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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-04-02, Page 1s I c < Sixty-Ninth Yw tele- March 6 th that Sgt. they NATIVE OF EXETER DIES a Jones & MayPhone 32 first was can- first homecoming was mother and rela- Fourth was to equip- They It was to the black-outs A great passengers were in­ various branches of Fliglrt-Sgt. aged 19. who son of Mr. and of Exeter, got first things lie did when in Canada was to order old pork chops. After London he had his first Regiment. Their job the light field mobile in running condition, stationed on the south coast man and Mrs. F. Hatter, was the recipient of very beautiful and useful wedding two of which arrived safely England. Furnishings for the Home ... Linoleums, congoleutms, rugs, window blinds, curtain rods, draperies, etc. ' Now ready for spring Special— 10 webs nice quality chintz and cretonnes 36 in. wide—new patterns—a real value at 29c a-yard Axminster scatter rugs at $2.95 and $3.9’5 each are real bargains Chum Dog Food 9 t* _ O.E_ At a Popular Price ................... Nabob Coffee nAr ]L A Popular Brand “Irradiated” *** New Maple Syrup Eft Bring your own sealersP“< Aylmer Apple Sauce aarJl 1 Or Sweetened, 15-oz. tins ..................Cutu JLW \ i ■ ESTABLISHED 1378 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING< APRIL 2, 1942 EASTER WEARING APPAREL Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Spring Coats New styles, new materials, low prices, are features of our large stock of Spring Coats. Come early while there is a good choice. They are going fast. Ladies’ & Misses’ Dresses for Easter 'i Let°us show you our new range of dresses for spring. We have a large range at from $2.95 to $10.95, featuring half as well as regular sizes. For ladies we are showing new gloves, lingerie, neck scarves, silk and lisle hosiery fancy handkerchief^, parasols, hand hags etc. Spring and Rummer Dress Fabrics The spring and summer dress materials are now ready. Come early as these lines are becoming very hard to procure Buttons for dress trimming ... are very popular New spring lines are exceptionally large range to choose from in all the spring and summer colors. Knitting Wools for Every Purpose *Australia has been the principal source of supply for fine botany wools. With the threat of an invasion of that country, yarns will be scarce. At present we have a large stock of yarns for all knitting purposes including sweaters, socks, etc. Get your requirement early Another shipment of spring prints just arrived 35 in. wide at 25c and 29c a yard * iigiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniinimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiinii miniiiuiiiiiiiiii Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday The White Naptha Soap , ....4 bars 19c Medium Package, 10c large pkg. 23c Camay Soap kav® IQ/* Very popular .............. ** UO.I © Ivl Sweet Meaty Prunes Extra large, per lb., 15c Your Superior __ Store ___ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiikiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin GOT HIS FIRST NAZI IN HIS FIRST FLIGHT Lawrence Somers, enlisted at Simcoe, Mrs. Dalton Somers, one German plane and damaged another in his combat flight. His squadron escorting bombers. A burst of on fire knocked out Somers’ victim. “I saw the bottom fall out of the plane,” a sergeant of Somers’ squadron reported. “I was attack­ ed by another German and gave him a squirt with my machine gups, I might have caused some damage to him,” Somers said later. Des­ patches from overseas said he was “elated” over his success. Somers’ picture, along with the above ac­ count appeared in some of the daily papers. His father is employed at the Centralia airpoi^. GREB—SMITH A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at Knox Presbyterian parsonage, St. Catharines, on Sat­ urday, March 28th, at 2 p.m. Rev. H. M. Coulter officiated, when Mildred Alberta, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Smith, of Mt. Albert, Ont., was united in mar­ riage to Mr. Kenneth 'Case, son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Greb, Exeter. The hride looked charming in a street-length torso dress of turquoise blue with matching turban and Cor­ sage of Briarcliffe roses. Her brides­ maid, Miss Edith Parkins, of Hen- sall, wore dusty rose with match­ ing accessories and corsage of Jo­ hanna Hill roses. Mr. Randolph Samnutt acted as best man. After the ceremony the bridal party had dinner at the Queensway Hotel, lat­ er leaving for points north and west. The bride travelled in a brown tailored coat with brown ac­ cessories. On their return will reside in St. Catharines. TROUSSEAU tea On Wednesday evening, March 25th. a trousseau tea was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Sims in honour of their daughter, Miss Merna, who is a bride-elect of this month. The many guests, friends and neighbors who called during the evening were shown the china, crystal and silver by Miss Mary Johns, the fine linen, quilts, etc, by Mrs. A. Frayne, and the wedding gown and accessories by Mrs. Wm. C. Avery of London. The tea was poured and a dainty lunch served to all by her mother, and sis­ ters, Mrs. R. Turnbull, Mrs. C. Day- Miss Sims many gifts, from RETURNS FROM ENGLAND^ Sgt, Chai’les Triebner, after spending a year and a half in Eng­ land, arrived home last Friday ev­ ening and.after a few days’ leave will spend the next seven or eight mouths in Kingston, where he will act as an instructor on gun tractors and Bren carriers. Sgt. Triebner enlisted with the Royal Canadian Ordnance 'Corps and of recent months in England has been attached to the Field keep ment were of England and during a recent heavy raid on Portsmouth fifteen enemy planes were brought down. The soldiers in England get plenty of wholesome food, but there is no grapefruit for breakfast, said Sgt. Triebner. Eggs are rare except oc­ casionally you might get one from a neighboring farmer who has a- few chickens. There are no oranges or bananas and sugar and butter are scarce. Sgt, Triebner had never seen ice cream since he left Canada. One of the he arrived some good arriving in meal Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Chambers, of London. There were twelve ships in the convoy coming across the ocean, convoyed by a battleship and two battle cruisers. They were twelve days making the trip, landing at a United States port and entraining immediately for Canada, many of the structors for the service. It was on Triebner received word that he was returning to Canada. He was working on a gun tractor when his name was called. He was asked how long it would take hiip to be ready move. “About two hours,” he ^isaid. “Where are they sending me?” ^Jre asked. “To Canada!” “I can rbe ready in half an hour,” he re­ ported. DIED IN THE WEST Mr. K. J. Sims received a gram Monday informing him of the death of his brother, Joseph, who died early that morning at Scott, Sask. The deceased was a formei' resident of Crediton and was in his eighty-eighth year. Surviving are his widow, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Rollins, and a family of nine children, all of whom were born near Crediton before moving to the West about 28 years ago. Two brothers and three sisters also sur­ vive, K. J., of Exeter; Matthew, of Crediton, who is quite ill at his home at present; Mrs. Rose Tuckey, of Lucan; Mrs. John Kydd, of Exe- ter North and Mrs. Albert McFalls, of Biddulph. HON. J. G, GARDINER VNVEIUS HQNPR ROLL " An interesting' -and impressive ceremony took place Sunday morn* Ing at the Thames Road United, church when Hon, Raines G. Gardln* [ er, a former member1 of the church, / unveiled -an honor roll containing the names of the young men of the congregation now serving overseas or in the course of training. The church was filled for the occasion, the members of the Exeter-Hensall branch, of the Canadian Legion, with. their colors, being present in a body. Comrade R. E« Pooley read the I names- on the roll and he was fol­ lowed by Mr. Gardiner, who, after unveiling the roll, made reference to the empire day of prayer and Palm Sunday when exaltation for a day was observed for One who gave his life for others. Life, whether’ long or short, is only fully lived If .lived for others, declared Mr. Gar­ diner. He made reference to the roll for the previous war and point­ ed out that a number of the pre­ sent roll were sons or closely re­ lated Most He drive Miss Alice Handford last weej^> One of the first things that im- received word of the death of her, -pressed him on returning was the of;^brilliant lights of the cities. a great contrast in England. Sgt. Triebner’s a surprise to his _____ tives. Mrs. Triebner *has not been well but her condition is improved at present. - to those on the former roll, of these men had returned. made reference too to the the Axis powers directed- towards the fertile valley near the mouth of the Euphrates, a valley that was the cradle of civilization, and where two thousand years be­ fore the Christian dispensation, history and mathematics had their birth. He spoke also of the ' drive against Christian civilization and concluded with a strong contrast between the ideals of the Axis and. our own. The pastor, Rev. Wm. Mair, whose son, Stuart, is a wireless operator on a Canadian corvette, gave a short address in keeping with Falrn Sun­ day, An anthem, “The Palms”, was sung by the choir and a quartette was sung by Mrs. A. W. Morgan, Mrs. Leonard Harris, Wm. Moodie and Fred Dawson, with Mrs. Thos. B. Allen as accompanist. Some fine plants adorned 'the rostrum and the Union Jack draped the pulpit and roll. The names on the roll are: Harry Anderson, pilot with the R.C.A.F., who is reported missing; Lester Al­ len, Bert Borland, Wesley Ballan- tyne, Wm. Ballantyne, Jack Dun­ can, Frank Gollings, Ronald Gol- lings, Stuart Mair and Russel Pass- more. FOR THE QUEEN’S FUND On Friday evening last a success­ ful entertainment was given at S.S. No. 3, Stephen-, in support of the Queen’s Fund. Mr. Wm. Stanlake was chairman of a program consist­ ing of a V drill by the school, duets by’Messrs. A. Wuerth and W. Cut­ bush, accompanied by Mrs. M. Flet­ cher; tap dance by Joan McCurdy; readings by Mrs. Davey, Mrs. Tom­ linson and Miss A. Sanders; a pan­ tomime, “Wedding Bells,” by Doris Hill, Shirley Preszeator and Mabel Fairburn and “The Tramp” by Bill Bakei* and Cooper McCurdy; a dia­ logue, “Friendly Advice”, given by Mr. and Mrs. Cooper McCurdy, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Powe and Audrey; mouth organ selections "by Mrs, Fred Kerr and Mrs. John Lovie; a comic skit by Mrs. McAvoy and Miss A Sanders; solos by Mabel Fair­ burn and Helen Shapton. Mr. A. Wuerth, much to the amusement of the audience, recalled some of the days spent in the old school. At the close of the program lunch was served, the remainder of the even­ ing being spent in playing cards and dancing. The net proceeds amount­ ed to $16.53. brother, Mr. 'WlJ&Ur- Handford, < Arnprior, who passed away Tues-4 day, March 24th, aged 62 years. The deceased passed away suddenly from a heart condition. Mr. Handford was born on a farm just south of Exetei- and early in life went to Renfrew, where he w’orked for his brother, A. L. Handfbrd, a photo­ grapher. He spent several years in the West and at Penticton, B.C., he was united in marriage with his now bereaved widow, whose maid­ en name was May Clarke. Return­ ing from the West in 1919 he went into business as a photographer in Arnprior. Besides his widow he is survived by two sons, Kenneth, in the R.C.A.F., at Ladhine, Que?; Sidney, with the R.C.A.F. overseas, and one daughter,. Victoria, at home;, also two brothers, A. L. Handford, of Renfrew, and Thomas Handford, of Dousman, Wis., and one sister, Miss Alice, of town. Another sis­ ter, Mrs. Thornton, of Exeter, pre­ deceased him February 22nd of this year.. The funeral took place Thursday of last week with inter­ ment in the Arnprior cemetery. WAR TIME BOARD During the last few months the Board has presented sweaters and socks to thirty-seven men in uni­ form for overseas service in the Can­ adian Armed forces from this dis­ trict, making a total of 158 to date. These gifts have all been acknow­ ledged by the men, with expres­ sions of thanks and appreciation. The thirty-seven are listed as fol­ lows: A.C.2 Wm. Ballantyne, Us­ borne; Flying Officer Thos. Pryde, Exeter; P.O. A. Bossenberry, Grand Bend; Sgm. Gordon Taylor McTav- ish, Exeter; A.C.2 E. F. Holt, Grand Bend; Sgm. Wm. Higgins, Exeter,* Capt. D. C. Hill, Exeter; Pte. John Francis Gollings, Usborne; Pte. C. Regier, Crediton; A.C.2 Warren May, Exeter; A.C.2 Norris Wm. Webb, Grand Bend; A.C.2 J. Turnbull, Grand Bend; A.C.2 W. H. Wilson, Exeter Maier, Dashwood; Gian Ville, Crediton; ______ Ford, Elimville; S.B.A. Eli Christie, -—A.'C.l Stanley Smith, Exe- E. S. Codger, Exeter; Pte. J. Elliot, Exeter; A.C.2 Penhale, Stephen; Lieut. _ . _ -----f v'Fte. Bott Gillespie, Exeter; A.C.2 J. Fred Baynham, Centralia; A.C.2 Reynold Wuerth, Exeter; S.B.A. Stewart A. Campbell, Exeter; A.C.2 Elgin Ar­ nold Skinner, Elimville; Pte. Lee E. Webber, Usborne; Pte. H. A. Tiede- man, Grand Bend Masse, Dashwood; Dashwood; Pte. Exeter; L.A.C* J. J diton; Pte. Paul _____ ______ _ Pte. Gordon J# Bieber, Hay; S.B.A*, Howard Finkbeiner, Crediton; Pte. B. A. Green, Grand Bend. Many additional letters that Board has not acknowledged In Press, have been received from boys, overseas. They all express predation of the parcels and __ smokes received and tell interest­ ing stories of their experiences in England, Scotland and Wales, both while on duty and when on leave. They are enthusiastic in their braise of the kindness shown them by the British .people, Leonard Wein tells of receiving a cigarette par­ cel salvaged from the water. The smokes were spoiled, (§00 of them) but he returned the water stained post card that had been enclosed in the parcel, and appreciated the gift, although they tvero of uo use# Austin Schwalm snys that .-tho- Christmas pared with coffee, (Oontiiitted bn Fa^b Fdur) . THORNON BAKER iDIES^ AFTER SHORT ILLNESS Mr. Wesley Thornton Baker, well-known resident of Exeter, passed away at his home Monday morning, following a comparative­ ly short illness. On Tuesday, Mar. 10th, Mr. Baker, while on duty at his gasoline station on Main street, was suddenly stricken with • a ser­ ious heart condition, and was re­ moved to his home in an ambulance. Pneumonia developed, which was the cause of his death. Born in. Stephen township, the deceased man I April 24t;h to raise funds to help the was in his 62nd year. About twen­ ty years ago he moved to Exeter from a farm in Stephen. Surviving is his bereaved widow, whose maid­ en name was Violet Hind, also one brother, William, of town, and one sister, Mrs. James Diuncan, of Pas- qua, Sask. The funeral, private, was 'held from his late residence on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. Page. The bearers were Robert Wilcox and five nephews, Dr. Geo. C. Hind, Allan Fletcher, William, Alvin and Selwin Baker. Interment took place in the ter cemetery. PARCELS FOR OVERSEAS The Athletic Association is spon­ soring a dance in the Exeter arena on Underwent Operation Miss Bertha Andrew, of town, underwent an operation in St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital, London, on day. Her many friends will for a speedy recovery. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH i ... Paint Time .................................................................................................. .. NEPTOLAC Heat, and moisture resisting enamel 26 lovely shades to choose from .lllllllllllllllllll Spring Time JI Mon­ wish ROYAL PURPLE GARDEN SEEDS 7 pkgs, for 25c VIGRO—for flowers, lawns, shrubs, trees and vegetables Sold in package, bulk or TOO lb. lots We have a few second hand Coal' Brooder Stoves on hand, in good shape and priced right • JUST ARRIVED—Another shipment of poultry supplies ------Founts, Feeders, Chick Troughs, etc.----------------, THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL—Wax at 25 cents a pound For a good Poultry, Hog or Stock Tonic ask for Royal Purple Specific at 18 cents a pound Pioneer, Dr. Roe’s and Purina Chick Starters, Chick Growers, and Turkey Starters Traquair’s Hardware TINSMITHING PLUMBING SIGN WORK 'miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim Leavitt’s Theatre announces the Showing of “Captains of the Clouds” Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 9th, 10th and llln* Ill in Hospital Oil Fridiiy evening of last week, Mrs, E. J, Wethey, St#, of London, a former’ resident of Exeter, col­ lapsed while walking on Dundas St. and was removed to St. Joseph’s Hospital. She suffered from a dizzy spell. Her condition Is improved. [?■ Farm Sold The firm of the late Thomas man, being1 lot 29, North Thames Road, Fullarton township, was sold last week by Auctioneer Frank Taylor to Mr. Harold Pridham, that township. WOLF CUB PACK ENJOYS OUTING Last Saturday afternoon was big day for the the local Wolf gathered at the and under the ____ __ __ Cubmaster, journeyed to the woods bordering the river east of the town. After a headquarters had been es­ tablished the boys were broken up into two groups under Paul Balk­ will and Bernie Floyd and several hours were spent in woodcraft and games. Before the boys returned to town they consumed the lunch they had taken with them. At tiie regular Cub meeting on Thursday night of last week Doug­ las Thompson Was presented with a knife and best wishes of the rest of the pack for happiness in Ills new home in London. Hea- of a of They young members Cub Pack. Scout Hall at 1.15 supervision of the 57th ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. William Dougall, lifelong residents of Hensail, cele­ brated their 57th wedding anniver­ sary at an informal family din­ ner. Members of the family attend­ ing were Mr. and Mrs. W* R. Dou- gall, of Hay; Mr. and Mrs. Milne Rennie, of Seaforth; Miss Alice Dougall, of Toronto! Mr. and Mrs. Dougall were the recipients of many gifts and messages. Mrs. Dougall was born on the farm now owned by Russell Broderick, a half mile north of the village, on highway No. 4. Mr. Dougall was born in Hay Township. They are members of Hensall United church and are en­ joying fairly good health., > i ...... . . EXETER BADMINTON CLUB HAS SUCCESSFUL DANCE The Exeter Badminton Club held a successful dance in the gymnas­ ium of the arena on Tuesday even­ ing to music furnished by Bob Wy- brow and his ten-piece orchestra. The ball was smartly decorated in pastel Colors with bunnies and eggs adorning the walls In keeping with the Easter season. Although the attendance was not as large as us­ ual the club Will clear expenses. Exe- MRS. BERTHA STACEY SUCCUMBS AT DASHWOOD Mr, Ohas. Fritz, of Zurich, father of Mrs. H, H* Cowen, of Exeter, re- recently/underwent an operation in Victoria Hospital, London, and is improving nicely. The Exeter Athletic Association are sponsoring a Patriotic Dane© for Friday evening, April 24th, Pro­ ceeds to provide parcels for the boys overseas* Aunt: °Won't you have another mince pie, Tommy?” Tommy: “No, thank you.” Aunt: “You seem to be suffering from a loss of appetite.” Tommy: “That isn’t loss of appe­ tite. What I am suffering from is politeness?* Mrs. Bertha Stacey passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Hoffman, in Dashwood, on Thursday evening, March 26th, in her 87 th year, after a lengthy ill­ ness. She was born in Hullett town­ ship and has been a resident of this village foi’ the past 50 years. She also resided at Farquhar. She was united in marriage to Thomas Stacey in 1877, who predeceased her 56 years ago. She was also a mem­ ber of Zion Lutheran church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Henry Hoffman, of Dashwood; four grandchildren, Mrs. Norman Evans, •of Kitchener; Mrs. J. M. Tiernan, Gertrude aiid Harry Hoffman, of Dashwood, and four great-grand­ children; also two sisters, Miss Fannie Preeter, Of Dashwood, and Mrs. Lena Willert, of Cehtralia, A private funeral service Was held from her on Monday at (public service church at 2,30 place iii Exeter cemetery, Itev. T. Luft officiating# War Time Board continue sending of parcels overseas to all the boys from Exeter and district. That evening a draw will be made for a grand prize of $25.00 in mer­ chandise from any store the holder of the winning ticket names. To make the sale of tickets for the draw ■district-wide, the association is en­ rolling the teachers and pupils’ of the whole district in this effort to send comforts to the boys overseas. Tea­ chers will be supplied with books of tickets and they are being asked to have pupils sell the books at the fol­ lowing rates: A book of 12 tickets Tor only $1.00; or 3 tickets for 25c or 1 ticket for 10 cents. Parents and other adult persons are asked to buy a full book of • tickets and younger people the le'sser amounts. The combined efforts of the whole district are sought in this worthy cause and co-operation is needed and asked for from everyone in the dis­ trict. The dance and draw are under permit of the Exeter and District War Time Board. ILL WITH MENINGITIS Keith Weber, who has been __I the Canadian Army out West, while home on leave visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Weber, of Stephen township, was taken ill last week with meningitis and was removed to hospital in London. He and several companions spent a day last week in sugar btish and those who accompanied him have been quarantined for a week. Some of them were pupils from the Exe­ ter high school# with b: Pte. Pte. A.C.2 Carl E. Stephen Clarence daughter’s residence 2 pan., followed by in Zion Lutheran pan. Interment took Job—-So the doctor told you to go lo a warmer climate? What was the nature of your trouble you commit- ed him about? Ed—I went there to‘collect a bill. ' Exeter; ter; Pte. Howard Allen S J. L. McKnight, Exeter l; Pte. Gerald A. ; Pte. Wm. Ness, C. F. Heywood, F. Anderson, Cre- Gregus, Usborne; the the the ap- the