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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-03-26, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MQRNINGt MARCH 26th, 1942 Sixty-Ninth Year H Complete Showing of J Ladies’, Misses’ & Girls’ Spring Coats S Our stock of coats fpr the coming spring season is now complete. We have a very •EE large range to choose from in English and Canadian tweeds, polos and fine weave cloths, featuring the newest styles in small, regular and half sizes, also extra large EE: sizes. Prices for spring are very reasonable == Girls’ coats—age 4 to 14 years—a good stock to choose from. o •• Ladies’ and Misses’ Dresses for Spring New styles, new materials, in popular sizes, & colors. (Make your Easter selection early Floor Coverings and Furnishings for the Home We have the largest stock of floor coverings we have had for years, including lino­ leums, congoleums, feltols, and rexfelts by the yard and in rugs. As a scarcity of these lines is anticipated in the near future we would advise early buying, New draperies, curtains made up or by the yard, window blinds, curtain rods etc. Rubber stair treads, very scarce goods, in brown rubber, curved type while they last . 29c each. Window blinds, very slightly imperfect, green also cream, 37in, x 70in. on sale at 85c and $1.00 each. Axminster real special, hit and miss patterns, 27in. x 45in. on sale at $2.95 each SPRING PRINTS We have a large stock of spring prints 36in, wide, guaranteed fast colors at 25c, and 29c a yard. “Easter 3s “Early I5his*3 For men we have new Easter ties, shirts socks, pyjamas, si$ Tootal English ties, guaranteed not to crease, plain an _ wearing tie that we know of at 65c each, ;, hats etc. patterns — the best for $1.25. Ladies’ Spring Gloves, Lingerie, etc. Now Ready. Ladles’ and Misses’ blouse special—20 dozen plain colors tailored blouses, in the popular vita sheen material. Colors—rose blue, white, beige, brown and maize, sizes 14 to 20. On sale at $1.00 each fiiiiiiimmiiiiimiiiinnmiiiiiiniiniHmiiiimiimmimiiimiiiimiiniiminiimmiiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiimiim Special Values * Thursday, Friday, Saturday RADIO OFFICER IS REPORTED MISSING Four years to the day after sail­ ing for England as a radio* officer for the Marconi Company, with the British Merchant Marine, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strang, of town, receiv­ ed the distressing news Saturday evening that their son, Alex Strang, was missing. There were no de­ tails. The message was sent from Chelmsford dated March 21: ’‘Deep­ ly regret to inform you that your son, Alexander, is missing follow­ ing the loss of vessel. Please ac­ cept our sympathy in your anxiety. Writing, Marconi Co.” The message left a hope that there was still a chance that Alex might be picked up and safe. However a second cablegram was received Tuesday evening from the Ro>p- ner Co., owners of the vessel, dated March 24 th, which leaves little hope that Alex might have survived. It read: “Deeply regret to inform you that your son, has been missing since the first of March, Now pre­ sumed to be drowned.” Because of the secrecy maintained by the navy, Mr. and Mrs. Strang were not aware on what boat Alex was sailing or where it was bound for. The last letter received from him was written early in February from Oban, Argyll, Scotland, stating that he was sailing and that they might not hear from him. for three or four months. He expected to get a good sun tan while on the trip which indicated that he might be crossing the equator. During the past year Mr. Strang made two visits -to his home here, the last one being early in No­ vember. He spent Christmas with friends in Scotland. His last trip was on a different vessel to that on which he had been sailing for a year. Alex’s many friends through­ out this community believe him to be as fine an officer as ever boarded a British ship and he was a clean- cut, exemplary lad in every way. The sympathy of many will be ex­ tended to the sorrowing relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Strang lost one son, John, in the First Great War and this added ber.nlVement comes as a severe blow in. their retiring years. RECORD CROWD AT SALE The executors’ sale of the real estate and chattels of the late Thomas Heaman, one-half mile south Of Exeter, on Friday of last week; drew one of the largest crowds ever assembled at an auction sale in this district. It is estimated that there were over one thousand people pre­ sent. Cars lined the highway on either side for about a mile. “I never saw a larger crowd at a fair,” said one party, “I nevei* was jostled so much at a sale in my life and I have been at a lot of sales,” stated the clerk, Frank Coates, Auction­ eer Frank Taylor said that it has been a long time since he did so much talking in a single afternoon as he did last Friday. He started shortly after one o’clock and it was about ten minutes to six when the hammer dropped on the final bid. The late Mr. Heaman was a woodworker and included in the articles were several hundred doubletrees, neckyokes, whiffle- trees, and wooden handles of all kinds, also tools and numerous piles of lumber. The property, compris­ ing a frame house, small barn and brick workshop, and three acres of land, was purchased by Norman Norry for $900. A 100-acre farm in Fullarton township failed to secure a bid. There were missing articles following the sale, picked up by parties to whom they did not belong. LONDON MALE CHOIR DELIGHTS AUDIENCE A large and appreciative audience attended the program in the James Street United church on Tuesday evening sponsored by the James street Red Gross unit. The London male choir, under the leadership of Mr. George G. Lethbridge, organist in St. Paul’s Cathedral, rendered many fine numbers which were in­ terspersed with tenor solos by Mr, W. Beauchamp and Mr. J. Irvine and five ^numbers by Arthur pal­ mer, boy' soloist, from St. Paul’s Cathedral. The proceeds amounted to about fifty dollars. After the pro­ gram the ladies served lunch to the visitors in the schoolroom of the church. SHARROW—STEBBINS A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the James Street Un­ ited ohurch parsonage on Saturday, March 21st, at 2 p.m., by Rev. Ar­ thur Page, when Miss Margaret ileen Stebbins, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Ira Stebbins, of Grand Bend, was .’united in marriage to Mr, Ivan Ji L, Sharrow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Aquilla Sharrow, of Woodstock. The bride was becomingly attired in a many | street-length dress of heavenly blue, a gray tweed coat and mateh­ and accessories. They will reside ed by Mr, and Mrs. Arnold Gaiser, Flo“:.....24 lb. bag 69c Hillcrest Pure Lard' l-lb. Cartons ................................. Libby’s Mincemeat Large 20-oz. tins .................. UCSXM wt b Nabob Coffee Ik A Popular Brand “Irradiated”!"’"' Chum Dog Food line At a Popular Price ...................V Fry’s Breakfast Cocoa 1 / IL l-lb. tins, 31c .......................... /2 ***• AS THE NEW WARTIME RESTRICTIONS CONCERNING DELIVERY DO NOT APPLY TO HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLES OUR DELIVERY WILL CONTINUE AS USUAL Phone 32 Jones & May DEATH OF MRS. CLARK The death ■ took place in St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital, London, on Wed­ nesday, of Mrs, Elizabeth Clark, widow of the late Walter Clark, of Crediton, in her 7'8th year. Mrs. Clark 'had been ill for some time. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Kuhn, of London, and one son,* Herbert C. Clark, of Exe­ ter. The body is resting at the funeral parlor of E. R. Hopper, Exeter, from where the funeral will be h61d Friday afternoon at two -o’clock with interment in the Exeter Cemetery. CONSERVE HYDRO Hydro power was the subject of an interesting address along with motion pictures at the Exeter Lions club supper meeting held Friday evening of* last week. Mr. Ted Dietrich, of the promotion depart­ ment of the Ontario H.E.P.'C., who earlier in the day had shown his pictures to the pupils at the Exeter high and public schools, was pre­ sent and outlined the growth of hydro and the research for more power to meet the increasing de­ mands of industry. The pictures showed men at work building new ipowei' lines and also workers in factories and shops operating mach­ ines nun by electric power. The consumption of electric power has many times surpassed the most op­ timistic dreams -during the early stages until to-day with the demand for war work it is necessary to con­ serve as much as possible the dom­ estic consumption. With each con­ sumer cutting down a little on con­ sumption the saving over a large area means a great deal. Mr. Diet- rich was introduced by Lion K. J. Lampman and in turn the thanks of the members were tendered by •.Lion President H. C. Rivers. Lion S. B. Taylor reported having the eyes of several children tested for glasses. of Dashwood, Mrs. Gaiser wearing a dusty rose dress with navy coat and cacessories. They will reside in Woodstock. Their many friends will join the Times-Advocate in ex­ tending congratulations and best wishes. THE LATE J. H. ATKINSON Last week mention was made of the death of Mr. James H. Atkin­ son, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 18th, at Victoria Hospital, London, in his 78th year. For 44 years Mr. Atkinson had been 'a resident of lot ( 3, conces­ sion 2, Biddulph. He was a son of the late William and Ann Atkin­ son of the 4th concession. Surviv-' ing besides his widow, whose maid­ en name was Eva ’Oke, are fouij sons, Gordon, of London; Herman, ’of Biddulph; and Charles and Ralph at home; a sister, Mrs. Hugh Car?, roll, of Biddulph, and two brothers, Ralph, of Biddulph and Thomas, of Toronto. The deceased was a mem­ ber of St. Patrick’s church, Saints- bury. The funeral was held, Fri­ day from his late residence, con­ ducted by Rev. Canon James, of Kirkton. Interment was in the Exe­ ter cemetery. ii(|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllUIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIi> PURINA TURKEY MEETING London Hotel - Tuesday, Mar. 31st at 9.30 a.m. If you are interested in Turkeys, hy all means be at this meeting See the new Premier Oil Brooder five gallon tank double combustion chamber priced at only $17.00 We have a few second hand Coal Brooders priced right Prevent chick disease losses with Chick-R-Tabs Keeps drinking water 100% sterile for eight hours ROYAL PURPLE GARDEN SEEDS 7 pkgs, for 25c See the Warner Electric Brooder — three different sizes equipped with chromalox electric heating elements the best and most expensive mopey can buy. . Approved by , Underwriters and Canadian Hydro Commission. Why take chances, excellent for chick and turkey poults Purina, Pioneer and Dr. Roe’s Chick Starters Traquair’s Hardware tinsmithing plumbing sign work Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiw Enlists With Dental Corps Dr. W. L, LaWson, Of Listowel, son of Mr. and Mrs. .Tas. Lawson, of Exeter, has enlisted with the dental department of the Canadian Army Medical Corps. He is com­ missioned as a captain and will re­ port for duty at London on April 1st Leaving Exeter Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fitzpatrick and family are leaving next weak for Clinton. Mr. Fitzpatrick has been employed at the Centralia air­ port and the family has been liv­ ing In the apartments of Mr, ids. Lawson. Monday after visiting in Wingham. Dance illlIlllIIIIlllllllllllIIHIlIiilllllllHIlilllll The Exeter Badminton Club ------presents------ The Streamlined Syncapation of BOB WYBROW and his ten-piece orchestra —featuring— his popular girl vocalist at the EXETER ARENA on TUES., MAR. 31 Dancing 9-1 Admission—75c and 50c ENTERTAINMENT—At S.S. Ho. 3, Stephen, Schoolhouse (Shapton’s) Friday, March 27th, at 8.30 p.m. Adm. 25c. Proceeds for Queen’s Fund. Ladies of the section Will serve lunch. operation for Appendicitis GOLDEN WEDDING Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith, of town, who on Mon­ day celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The day was quietly spent at their home when a number of friends called to offer their fel­ icitations. In the evening they were entertained by their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. 0 .S. At­ kinson, of Grand Bend. Mrs. Smith’s maiden name was Annie Dearing, daughter of Mr. Abraham Dearing and .the late Mrs. Dearing, Stephen. They- were married at the bride’s home, the officiating clergyman be­ ing Rev. A. L. Russell. They have two children, Fred H., of Edmonton, who with Mrs. Smith, has been vis­ iting here for a few weeks, having .come East for this occasion, and Mrs. O. S. Atkinson, of Grand Bend. There are also four grand­ children and one great-grandchild. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dearing and Mrs. Gordon Wells, of London, vis­ ited with Mr. and Mrs. Smith on Monday, also Mrs. A. S. Davis, -of town, a sister of Mrs. Smith. Their many friends will wish for them many more years of health and happiness. H. K. Eilber, of Crediton, Elected President of Mutual Underwriters At a convention of the Mutual Fire Underwriters’ Association held at the King Edward Hotel in To­ ronto last week, Mr. H. K. Eilber, of 'Crediton, treasurer of the May Mu­ tual Fire Insurance Co., was elect* ed president fcr the ensuing year. Congratulations Herb. Miss Lois Clarke, of Belleville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Clarke, of town, underwent an oper­ ation for appendicitis in a Belle­ ville hospital, Tuesday morning. I Mrs. Clarke and daughter, Mrs. Geo. Grant, of St. Thomas, are in Belleville visiting with Mr. and | VJVVF* VrAO-lKby Ui OK AHULU.U&) UXU *11 Mrs. Fitzpatrick returned iBeiteville visiting with Mr, and Mrs. Hy. Miller. 87th Birthday Congratulations to Mr. Thomas Appleton, who celebrated his 87th, birthday on Tuesday, March 24th. Mr. Appleton is a remarkably smart man for his years. He has all his faculties and 1S around town every day. RUSSIA GETTING MANY SUPPLIES A former Exeter man,-now of Lon­ don, tells of some of his experiences with the British merchant marine. A Free Press report says: “Supplies of essential war ma­ terials are flowing into Russia’s ports in a far heavier volume than news reports would indicate, ac­ cording to William J. Seymour, of 1'89 Richmond street, carpenter aboard an 8,0<00 ton Allied mer­ chantman, who left Russia early last month. Home on a brief furlough, the veteran seaman, who served with the Royal Navy during the last war, chatted amiably, and puffed on the first good cigar he has smoked in six months. Tanks, airplane parts, ammuni­ tion and guns were streaming into Russian harbors with astounding regularity, he said. Shortly before the Londoner’s ship arrived at one port a large Russian icebreaker was bombed there by Nazi aircraft. No. sooner was this ship put out of commis­ sion than a new one arrived to re­ place it, and there was little time lost in receiving badly-needed ship­ ments of war supplies, “Ships of all the Allied and neut­ ral nations are to be seen in the harbors of Russia these days,” the London seaman said. “Up to the time that we left that part of the world there was not much trouble from tile Germans/ On the trip to the United States the Londoner’s ship lost its convoy in a heavy fog and finally proceed­ ed home alone. Those days, Mr/ Seymour said, were not exactly the most comfortable of the voyage. _ American cigarettes 'were so ^high­ ly valued in Russia that'one 15-cent package could be sold for as high as 150 roubles, “In other words,”/ Mr, Seymour explained, “they were willing to exchange two home-made violins of beautiful quality for two packages of cigarettes.” USBORNE RESIDENT DIES The death took place at the Ma­ son Villa private hospital in London, on Sunday of a life-long resident of Usborne township in the person of Margaret Hunter, widow of the late Samuel Brock, in hex* 78th year. The funeral Tuesday took place from the residence of her son, John Brock, 6 th concession of Usborne, with interment in the Exeter cemetery. .The service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Mair, as­ sisted by Rev. F. E. Clysdale, of Ilderton, Mr. Clysdale singing a solo. Mrs. Brock swas an active member of the Elimville United church. She had been ailing for a considerable time. Her husband predeceased her in January, 1934. Two sons, Sherwood and John, of Usborne, survive. Among those from a distance to attend the fun­ eral were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Griff, of Stratford, and their daughter, Mrs. Breckenbridge, Of Goderich; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Knight, of Blen­ heim; Mr. Cecil Oke, of Forest; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hodgert, of Sea­ forth. The bearers were Messrs. Milton and Warren Brock; Verne Pincombe, Fred Penwarden, Luth­ er Routly and Harold Hunter. Mrs. John Baynham Dies in Crediton Mrs. Betsy Baynham, widow of the late John Baynham, passed away at the residence of Sam Baynham, in Crediton, bn Monday in her 76 th year after an illness of only a week. She was both bn the 14th conces­ sion of Stephen Township. She is survived by two. daughters, Mrs. William HaddiCk, of Lucknow, and Mrs. Elmer Pickering, of the 16th concession; two sons, George, of Centralia, and Harold, of Windsor; four brothers, Isaac Bestard, of Grand Bend; Henry Bestard, of Chauvin, Alberta; Robert Bestard, of Thorndale and Frank Bestard, of Winnipeg. ‘Funeral services were held from her residence at Shipka on Tues­ day at 2 p.m. interment was made in Grand Bend Cemetery with Rev. L. II. Turner, of Crediton, officiat­ ing. H.S, literary meeting The gymnasium at the Exeter Ar­ ena lent itself admirably for the presentation, of the program, of the Exeter High School literary society while entertaining the parents and friends of the school Friday after* noon of last week. About two hund­ red students and visitors applaud-? ed the various numbers so ably put op by the student body. Miss Sliir- ley Duncan, president of the society, made a very capable chairlady. Miss Marjorie. May read the secretary’^ report, A tribute to a former classmate, Ross McDonald, whose accidental death took place March 11th was read by Ross Cooper. The reading included lines from Tennyson's “In. Memoriam” reprinted below, The program consisted of several choruses directed by Mr, H, L, Stur­ gis and accompanied by the orch­ estra with Mr, Koch at the piano, Grade 9 girls in costume-danced the Highland Fling and later several girls danced the Sailor's Hornpipe, both receiving a great ovation. Miss Marion Elliot sang a solo and Miss­ es Gladys Becker and Dorothy Wein sang a duet, both numbers being well received. A patriotic poem Was read by Miss Duncan. A farce, “The Dear Departed” by Grade 9 pupils with John Size as “Grandpappy, Mr. Merry weather” ;< Marguerite Hogarth, “Mrs. Slater”; Harvey Cooper, “Mr. Slater”; Jean Cann, “Victoria Slater”; .Barbara Reid, “Mrs. Jordan”; Robt. Pryde, “Mr. Jordan”; Wm. Shaw, director. A dramatization of the “Pied Pip­ er” was given by pupils of Grade 11 with Miss Dorothy Green as read­ er; Mayor, Gerald Campbell; coun­ cillors, Douglas Pryde, Winston Shapton and Ray Stewart; pied pip­ er,, Lloyd Smith; head of citizen’s deputation, Orville Schroeder; rats in costume, John Page, Robt. Nichol, Calvin Fahrner; littlg lame boy, Lewis Tasko and the children. Miss Archibald and Miss Tape trained the dancers and actors and were in charge of the costumes. .The orchestra comprises H. L. Sturgis, pianist; Gerald Lawson, trumpet; Allan Elston, violin; John Size, saxophone; Harry Jeffrey, guitar; Neil Jones, string bass, with Miss Marguerite Hogarth as solo­ ist. Miss Dorothy Green read the. school paper. Short addresses were given by Mr. R. N. Creech, chair­ man of the Board of Education and Principal E. J. Wethey. The meet­ ing was the closing meeting of the society for the academic year. The memorial prepared by Mr. Hillgartner was as follows: It is fitting at this time to pause in remembrance of a classmate who, since we last met in this assembly, is no longer with us. Always a friend among his fellow pupils, Ross will be remembered by his teachers for his pleasant smile and ready co-operation. To his family we, the students and staff, extend our sincere sympathy. In Memoriam Oh yet we trust that somehow good Will be the final goal of ill, To pangs of nature, sins of will, Defeats of doubt, and taints of blood; That nothing walks with aimless feet; That not one life shall be destroyed, Or cast as rubbish to the void, When God hath made the pile com­ plete; That not a worm is cloven in vain; That not a moth with Vain desire IS shrivelled in a fruitless fire, Or but subserves another’s gain. Behold, we know not anything; I can but trust that good shall fall At last-—far off—at last, to ail, And every winter ehange to spring, -—Tennyson, HOLY WEEK SERVICES The Ministerial Association have arranged foi' the holding of Holy Week services as follows: Tuesday, March 31st, Main SL United church, speaker, Rev. M. A. Hunt Wednesday, April 1st, James St. United church. Speaker, Rev. John Galloway. Thursday, April 2nd, Caven Pres­ byterian church, Rev. N, X Woods. Friday, April 3rd, Trlvitt Mem­ orial churchy Rev. Wm, Weir, Ost Hensall. AU services will begin at 8 o’clock. An offering will be received at each service, the proceeds for the To­ ronto Telegram War Victims’ Fund, Mrs. X W. Stewart, Of Usborne, who underwent a serious operation in, St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, is making a splendid recovery and is expected homo Thursday, She will recuperate for a time at the home of her parents, Mr, and MrSi Jas. Green.