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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-01-08, Page 1X I ESTABLISHED 1878 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY Sth, 1942 ... ...... ’ . ... . .........-4,.... '• . **" ■ * ANNUAL STOCK TAKING uuau We are finishing our annual stock taking this week and are placing on sale many odd lines and remnants. It will pay you to look over these lines. SKATING aYaRENA~ After twp attempts at ice-mak­ing at the Exeter Arena which fail­ ed when the weather turned spft, the manager the rink has 'been successful durink the past few days in providing a Lne. sheet of ice and skating was en?< Ing for the fiui This Is a few di.ys earlier than last year as skating started pn 14th last season! --W.... ■ 7 oyed Monday even- t time this season. thO FELL FROM HANGAR BACK FRACTURED Mr. Irving Watson, of Forest, of the Russell Construc- at the Centralia Airport, one of the hangers and an Sixty-Ninth Year of Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ WINTER COATS We are offering the balance of our stock of coats at real bargain prices. We still have a good range to choose from. We have a few large size coats from other sea- xsons good staple lines to clear fin a hurry at each > Wabasso Prints for Spring We are fortunate in securing our Wabasso prints early for the spring trade. The new patterns are now ready, 36 inches wide. Guaranteed fast colors at 25c & 29c yd. ■ *. Flannelette Blankets at $2.65 a pair. Flannelette blankets are very scarce in the trade at the present time. We have a good range of Ibex in white or grey with stripes—Wear best plaids and plain white Men’s Brushed Wool Sweaters on Sale at Men’s brushed wool sweaters, sizes 36 to 44—zipper front—values up to $3.95. on • sale this week at $2.45 each. •J iiiHiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiHiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiilniHiiuinmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigiiHiiiiiiiiiiiinmiiiiiiiiiimiitimig Special Values, for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Libby’s Pork & Beans Large 20-oz. tin ............. Orange & Grapefruit Marmalade St. William’s Brand, 32-oz. jar .... wvC J/2 lb,, tin 19cFry’s Cocoa Special 'Value ............... Golden Bantam Com ■ Van. Camp’s Choice Quality Phone 32 each 8c 2 tins 23c I Leavitt’s Theatre Exeter Ont. Phone 135 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY two features * “Puddin Head” a musical comedy starring JUDY i CANOVA and EDDIE FOY * 99it \ Young Bill with ROY ROGERS and GABBY HAYS MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY ft 99“Sunny a special feature, musical comedy starting ANNA NEAGLE COMING— “THEY DIED WITH ' THEIR BOOTS ON” starring ERROL FLYNN and OLIVIA DE HAVILAND “ONE FOOT IN HEAVEN” starring FREDERICK MARCH “SERGEANT YORK” with GARRY COOPER. Shbidder Freidtiired the Ice hud was re- Hospiial, Witet td . Miss Liana Elston had fortune to fall 7 on some Year’s night and dislocate ture her shoulder, moved London, hear of She to St. Joseph’s Hot friends Will her accident, .mis* New frac* * III Broken Sodas McCormick's make, Pure Lard 1-lb. Cartons ............. Chum Dog Food A new line to sell at Canned Tomatoes O Van Camp’s Choice Quality ....^ ill* .2 lbs. 25c ...each 14c .......3 tins 25c VIPOND-SCANLAN A quiet Wedding was solemnized in Aylmer at. the home Of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Etta Stratton, when her daughter, Agnes E. Scanlan, was united in marriage to Ellis W. Vipond, of Exeter, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Vipond, of Englehart. Rev. Lawrence E. Mason, of the Baptist Church, officiated. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs, Wilfred Beaman, of Edeh. The bride was prettily gowned in midnight blue with corsage of orchids and her matron of honor was Jh’essed vih British navy with corsage of T. rosebuds. Foliowj ing the ceremony the wedding breakfast was served at Fowler’s tearoom, ( after which Mr. and Mrs. Vipond left for a trip to points west. They have taken up. resi­ dence in Exeter in the house for­ merly owned by Miss Isabel Turn* bull. Wh extend congratulation's and best wishes and welcome them to btir midst. V— Short Course at Guelph Mr. Roland Williams, of Usborne, returned * home Saturday after spending ■ a week at the O.A.C., Guelph, taking a short course on farm Co-operation. Two others from Huron County, Robt. McMil­ lan, Jr., and Wm. Fofresl, of Sea* forth, wove Counties were represented in a class of about 60.. the best class since starting six years ago. Mr. Williams is the or* ganizer of farm radio forums for the Usborne Township Federation of Agriculture. I No One ever gets anywhere until he gets rid of the idea that his first effort Is going to startle the world. present.- Fourteen It* was announced as IR NOTICE The annual meeting of the Ste­ phen Township Unit Federation of Agriculture, will diton town hall uary 12th, 1942. um will^precede be held in Cre- on Monday, Jan- Radiofarm tor­ tile annual meet­ ing at 8 p.m. sharp. Subject— “Wheat”. Election of officers. MARRIED IN LONDON Justin A. Kuhn, elder son of Mrs. M. Kuhn and the late August Kuhn, of London/ formerly of Exe­ ter and Crediton, was united, in marriage with Margaret Isabel, on­ ly daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gor­ don W. Robertson, of London, The marriage took place at the manse of the Hamilton Road Presbyterian ■church, London, with Rev. R. R. Gordon, the officiating clergyman, The bride wore a street-length dress of empire blue crepe, fash­ ioned on princess lines, a - corsage of" pink roses and forget-me-nots, gray French model hat and grey ac­ cessories. Mt. and Mrs. John Dempsey were the attendants. Fol­ lowing luncheon prettily roses and tall candles. Mrs. Kuhn left for Ottawa points east. the ceremony a buffet was served from a table decorated with dark Mr. e „X‘ red and and Mr. Archie LaviS, who for past thirteen .months. has been in military hospitals, first at West*, minster, London, and lately of Christie St., Toronto, is visiting for a few -days with his mother, Mrs. A, Davis. Mr. Davis, who for many years suffered' from a War wound in his right leg has had the leg amputated at the ktiOe and is now able to be around with the aid of crutches. Within & few weeks he expects to hate an artificial limb, the * employee tion Co., fell from fractured his back one dfiy last week. According to reports Mr. Watson was going up a ladder car­ rying something in his arms when the laddei* slipped and he fell to the cement pavement below. Dr. Fletcher was called from town and the injured man was removed ^Victoria Hospital, in London,, ...-V--------, . to HONORED BEFORE LEAVING The presentation of a Gladstone bag was made to Mr. J. R. C. Mof­ fatt, on behalf of a number of his friends. The presentation was made New Year’s Eve. Mr. and Mrs. Moffatt, Jim and Mitzi, ex­ pect to leave this week for their new home in Toronto, where Mr. Moffatt has beftn transferred as manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce at the corner of Bloor and Ossington streets. Mr, Mof­ fatt, during his , five years’ resi­ dence in Exeter’• has been active­ ly associated with the interests of the town, Last year he was pre­ sident of the Exptei- Bowling Club and- has been treasurer for the Red Gross and the War Time Commit­ tee. Mrs.'Moffatt has been active­ ly associated with Red Cross work. She' was a member of the James St. United*, Church choir, her solo work being nfuch appreciated. She was elected president of the James. St. W-Ai- Jim-'amd Mitzi have both been (popular ’ among • the younger . folk. The best’ wishes of all will go with them ■ to their new home. EXETER-HENSALL BRANCH OF LEGION HAS ELECTION The Exeter-Hensall branch of the Canadian Legion JJield their an­ nual meeting iitXhe Legion rooms Friday evening of last week. Re­ ports were received and showed a very successful year. Bingo had been well patronized. A goodly sum had been spent for (the enter­ tainment of the children of the community at Xmas. Comrade E. S. Steiner was in charge of the meeting. Election of officers re­ sulted as follows: President, Com­ rade R. E. Pooley; - first vice-pre­ sident, Comrade E. S. Steiner; sec­ ond vice-presidept, . Comrade P. McNaughton; executive committee, Comrades M. W. Pfaff, E. Whit­ ing, C. Brintnell; sgt. at arms, Comrade Wm. Stone;* visiting com­ mittee, Comrades A. McEwan, J. N. Willis, E. S. Harness; entertain­ ment, chairman to name commit­ tees, William Stone for HenSall and Ken Clarke for Exeter; adjust­ ment officer, R. E. Pooley; member­ ship, Comrades Sid McArthur, Earl Parsons,‘A. W. Morgan. The new­ ly-elected officers were installed by Comrade Sid McArthur. A bar­ beque lunch was much enjoyed at the close. A vote of thanks was tendered the retiring officers and regret was expressed over the re­ moval of Comrade J. R. C. Moffatt to Toronto. --------v--------- MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The first meeting of the new year of the South. Huron ^Ministerial As­ sociation Was held Monday at the home of Rev. J. W. Down, Rev. C. Becker, of pasbwood, vice-presi- dentj conducted the meeting, There was a good representation of min­ isters and their wives. The papeV for the day was givou by Rev, Wm. Weir, of Hensall, who spoke about the present state of Sunday school work, .He quoted statistics show- ihg a steady decline in vecent years In attendance at Sunday Schools hot only in Canada but la Great Britain and the United Stath'k as well. The speaker laid hidst Of the, blame at the door of the home, in­ difference of parents, and lack of spirituality there. Bettei’ leader* ship In the Sunday School and In­ dividual pupil-centred progranis and 1 the application of the public school plan of text books and written ex­ aminations In the Sunday School were advocated by Mr. Weir. Lunch was served by the hostess, Miss Ldwn, at the close. The February meeting will be held at the home of 1 Rev, and Mrs, Hunt, THE ARMY NEEDS MEN Delegation from Exeter Attend Seaforth Meeting, The army needs men. This was the key-note -of a recruiting meet­ ing of soldiers and civilians from the various centres pf Huron Coun­ ty at Seaforth on Tuesday evening. It was the follow-up of a similar meeting held at Woodstock a few weeks ago, The Army and its ser­ vices were ably ’described by the officer^ from the London Military District, A detailed and informa­ tive display of army equipment,, dress, rations, c%re and education was on exhibition in Cardno’s Hall- Displayed in detail, if impressed the observei’ that the utmost care and detail is being taken by the gov­ ernment to adequately provide for every conceivable need of the men in the army. The first display, was that of a moveable dental «office. Several trunks with many compartments provided for the storage and trans­ portation of a full line of equip­ ment to care for the teeth.- of the men in- the service. The second display showed the dress and equip­ ment provided. the modern soldier. In addition to the clothing there were garments and equipment for gas attack and for skiing and the welcome news that during this year the soldiers are to be provided with a more dressy Uniform, more in keeping with that of the navy and the air force. C- The display of soldier’s rations for a day showed that if a man is not getting enough to eat it is nor because the officials have not made ample provisions. The rations »n display showed the quantity of meat, vegetables, bread, butter, sugar, tea, coffee, salt and pepper and jam for a day for each soldier. Two nurses with hospital cots and the menus provided exemplified the care given the sick or injured. An­ other display showed the work that is being turned out in some of the training schools. Another dis­ play emphasized that education' is not being neglected and may be had from the lower grades to a uni­ versity degree. Banqueted at Hotel ,»The delegates' sat down to a sumptuous banquet at the hotel and following the banquet with ' Major’ T. W. Morgan, of Seaforth, as mas- tei* of ceremonies, the officers from the headquarters staff in London gave detailed accounts of the var­ ious services. A short address of welcome was given by Mayor Cluff, of Seaforth. Brig. D. J. McDonald, district officer commanding, spoke of the system of reinforcements, of army recruits and their tormation, describing the progress of the sol­ dier from the time of his enlistment until he reaches the port, of em­ barkation. Majoi’ H. F. Cocks, chaplain, explained the service ren­ dered the troops by the chaplains which included the, supervision of healthy sports. Col. Jepson, dis­ trict medical officer, spoke of the ■care taken to secure healthy and strong men and the oversight and supervision necessary ’to keep them fit. Col. W. G. Hagerty told of the several services open to the soldier and the advance made in arms and tanks requiring skilled menz to handle them. (District Paymaster- Major .Busk outlined the pay of the soldier and provision made for de­ pendents. Major E. H. Anundson outlined the need for men in the various branches and stated there were over eighty the men according ability.. Jr- " Canadian Women’s Auxiliary Corps, spoke of the place and need for women. There are numerous jobs often to women without dependents and the women are filling them with great alacrity. Captain the Rev. Beecroft, of Wingham, gave an inspirational ad­ dfess and in a forceful way stirr­ ed the enthusiasm of all present. He l’eceiv.ed a great ovation in closing. The final address was by Ool. W. M. iKippen, who emphasized the need for men. Men are needed for reinforcements. They are needed for training months before they might be needed for actual service, in the field. The present system of recruiting has met With fairly sat­ isfactory results as there are some­ thing like nine divisions from Can­ ada either in the army, the navy or the air force, but more then are needed to keep a steady flow of re­ inforcements. Delegates were Reeve cillor s. B. Pickard; Lieut. Geo. Wright; Creech and j. M. Southcott. Mr. Bill Lunsford, of Kitchener, is confined to his be® with pneu­ monia at the home of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Percy Lunsford, Miss Jean McCann, R.N., is in atten­ dance. ’ 1942, Mr. Crediton, wedding Mrs. John Haist, the 1892. To this daughter, Lil- Haist’s brides-i Caroline, who! John. many friends came congratulation, Mrs. poured tea, assisted Morlock, Mrs, Royal- Faist and Aldonna Lawrence Schwartz, bridal couple, frost- GOLDEN WEDDING On Monday,- Janaayy sft, and Mrs. John Haist, pf celebrated their golden anniversary. former Catherine Witerth, daugh­ ter of Mr- and Mrs, Fred Wuerth,- was united in marriage to John Haist, son of Miv and Mrs, August Haist, on January 5, union was born Pne liatv at home, Mrs, maid was her sister; later married the best man, Mor Jock. ‘There was opep, house in the afternoon from two o’clock until five and with words of John Morlock by Mrs. Lprne Gaiser, Nola Wuerth. Mr. nephew of the ed a lovely three-tiered wedding cake, which graced the centre of, the table. On both sides of the cake were yellow tapers and yel­ low roses. The ropms were beau­ tifully decorated in yellow and white. A wedding dinner was served in the* evening to sixty in­ vited guests, after which, a lovely trilite floor 'lamp was presented to the bridal couple of fifty years. The address was read by Mrs. Har­ ry G. Hess and Mr’. Alf Wuerth and Mr. Sylvester Wuerth: Fifty years is a long, long, while, when you’re looking forward to it, A long, long while with some weary miles When you’re plodding onward' through it; looking back over time’s worn track from beneath' a wester­ ing sun, a little way—jjiSft a sunlit day, But ’Tis when the goal of life is won. As yoq look today o’er the travel­ led way with its mingled' smil-. es and tears, , O’er the joys most -true that have come to you adown the has­ tening years, your thoughts run o’er all the golden lore Which your memories have trea-’ spred, You'-Will find, we1 know, as the whole must^sftow,. ' That the good has been unmeasured. As ate yet inAnd may the years that 1 store— If they be few or if they Be the golden .years of a tent That should crown the days of life, so spent— be more— sweet con- .............. ...I ...... ffi= LOOK .AT YOUR LABEL And see if it is correct on this copy of your Times-Advocate. Our mailing lists have been revised up to and including Monday,. January 5, If you have paid your subscription or changed your address with­ in the past four or five weeks, check up and see if your label is correct. If it is incorrect please advise this office and we will make it If your label subscription is will you please bring in your right- denotes your in arrears, send in or renewal ■ at once. We asix the co-opera-’ tipn of every subscriber to see to it that his or her subscrip­ tion is paid in advance. Commander trades open to to their adapt- Parker, tof the from Exeter present B. w. Tuckey, Taylor J Clerk Coutt- 0. R. V. N. * All the (Golden Years of life’s sun­ set glow, Be the crowning years of the years you know, All lines in pleasant places cast Life’s best reserved until the last. We have assembled here this evening to celebrate the hap>py com- pletipn by our friends, John and Catherine Haist,., of’ fifty years of life together in tile bonds of Chris­ tian marriage. It is with joy that we extend congratulations and with one accord give thanks unto Al­ mighty God. We ask you to ac­ cept this gift as a small token of our love and esteem for you, the same being presented by two who were baptized at your wedding fifty years 'ago, in behalf of the .group assembled here this evening. There were many unique things about this anniversa^/which can­ not be said of many/Jphe bridal couple and their1 'attexrtfants wore the same bouquet of flowers on this day as they did fifty years ago. The bride wore a brooch which was given her as a wedding gift. There were two baptisms On their wedding day and now these two have grown to manhood and were there to cele­ brate the happy occasion. Mr. and Mrs.' George Bilber, Invited guests, Were celebrating their thirty-sec­ ond wedding anniversary. A lovely evening was spent and many an im­ promptu speech was given messages of congratulations. - -------_V—------* REV. E. GRIGG TALKS TO LIONS CLUB The Exeter Lions club held first meeting of the new year at the Central Hotel Friday evening of last week. Mr, Forrester, Exe­ ter’s new C.N.R. agdht, who re­ cently moved to town from Sea-, forth, was a guest and was intro­ duced to the members, Rev, E. Grigg, who spent so many years as a missionary in Burma, apd knows intimately the theatre of war in the Last, delighted the members with a very fine address. Mr. Grigg stated that in his association With the Chinese he had learned to re­ spect and trust them but the same could not be Said of the Japanese, They were held in Suspicion and could not be trusted. He Is a firm believer in the righteousness of the. cause we are fighting for and thafl victory will come in the end. | THREE NEW FACES ON COUNTY COUNCIL T^ive Seek Wardeiiship With Huron County civic elec­ tions over, there will only be three new faces in the County Council this year. They are J. J. Evans, of Wingham, who replaces R. S. Hetherington, K.C., resigned; V, Falconer, Clinton, who replaces Fred Livermore, deceased, and J. Ferguson, succeeding the late JaS. Leiper. In only one municipality. Clinton, was there a contest. There are 14 Conservatives and 14 Liberals on the council, with one of the new men yet to declare ‘himself. His alignment will not be definitely known until .the Con­ servative caucus’ assembles to choose a warden on the third Tues­ day in January. (Five members are being spoken of as possible aspirants for the honor. They are: Roland Grain, reeve of Turnberry, who has been a member of the county council for eight years and has been a popu­ lar member,, of the roads commis­ sion; Reeve J. W. Gamble, of How- ick, who is now chairman of the agricultural committee and vice- president of the county Federation of Agriculture unit; George Army­ strong, reeve of Hay, who has serv­ ed on various committees in the past six years; Fred Watson, reeve of Stanley, who is president of the county Federation of Agriculture unit, and has also been ,a county eounciloj’ for the past six years; R.. E. Shaddick, reeve of Hensail, who has several years’ experience on committees to his credit, including of recent years the County Home cbmmittee. / ----------V—------ Mr. D. C. Size, manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce at Leaside, who is being transferred to the Exeter branch to take the place of Mr. Moffatt, with ■ Mrs. Size and son, are expected to ar­ rive in Exeter this week. They will occupy the residence to be va­ cated by Mr. Moffatt. We wel* come them to our midst. ----------V----.— J with their block wee^ Visit* snow SEVERE COLD SPELL This community ‘ is experiencing the coldest spell of the season. The thermometer registered blow zero Monday night. Up until New Year’s old timers were saying that it had been a long time since they had seen such a mild season. On New Year’s afternoon and evening it rained quite heavily, and the next morning everything was frozen lift and there was quite a blizzard. There has been no snow to traffic. On Tuesday evening of this a blinding snow storm again ed this community. Swirling whipped by a gale estimated bo- tween forty and fifty miles an hour made visibility on the highways i very poo$ and motoring was hazar­ dous, The snow was light and in Very few places were roads block* ; ed. The thermometer again dr.o.ft* ped to around the zero mark. There were 'few 'ears mt the highways. 'In motoring from Seaforth to Exeter Tuesday evening the delegates who attended the recruiting meeting In that town failed to meet a single ‘ car. Luring a great part of the trip home the driven could see a rod or two ahead of the ear and some times visibility was almost im­ possible.