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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-05-14, Page 1ft ESTABLISHED 1873 Wil I EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 14th, 1942 LADIES’, MISSES’ and GIRLS’ Spring Coats <1Greatly Reduced in Price We wish to clear out the balance of our stock in a hurry so we are offering them at greatly reduced prices. We still have many fine coats to choose from in regular, smaM and half-sizes, also a few extra large sizes. This is a chance to get a real good coat at the price of a cheap one. On sale at $5.00 each—-a few good staple style coats, not this season’s styles, in ladies’ and misses’. These are going fast at $5.00 each. Congoleum Rugs We have just received another shipment of the most popular patterns in Congoleum rugs. See the new patterns and get our low price before buying. Clearing—a few size 6 ft. x 9 ft. velfelt rugs, discontinued patterns. Reg. price $4.25 for $2.95 each, also 3 patterns in congoleum, same size, Reg. price $5.00 for $3.95 each Special—A few ends of 4 yard w5de linoleum, enough for a medium sized room at reduced prices. New patterns in table oilcloths, just arrived, 54 in. wicle, still at the old price 50c yd. Misses’ short polo cloth coats—very new for summer, sizes 14, 16, 18, at $6.95 each, Men’s 2-pant Suits We still have a good selection of men and students 2-pant suits. Make your selec­ tion while you can still get an extra pair of trousers. Special—About 20 plain shades, including white, of fine quality broadcloth, 36 in. wide—a real value at 22c per yard English rainbow cloth—a fine English cotton taffeta in plain colors, exceptionally fine for summer wear—guaranteed fast colors at 50c a yard. gniimiiiiiiiiimiinimiimiiiiiiiiminiiimiiiiimiiiiimmmiiiiiiiimiiiiHiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimiiniiiiiiiiii Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Aylmer Peaches 9 Choice Quality, 15 oz. tins .........« A vx fcnaJL Raspberry Jam St. William’s Brand, 32 oz. jars Camay Toilet Soap A Delightful Soap ................... Finest Prunes 9 9Cp Very large 15c. lb.; medium ......“ iU3« kut Christie’s Pantry Cookies > -L- 1 flp = Fresh Ginger Snaps, like home-madeP“&« H/v Aylmer Tomato Ketchup == Large 12-oz. bottles ....................................leJC zss .............per pkg. 29c ■ | Emery Brand Diced Peas and Carrots 1 (L EE Standard quality, 15-oz. tins ..... each*Uv ss i Phone 32 Your Superior Store »«• II I Canadian Legion Exeter-Hensall Bi-anch FORMER EXETER BOY REPORTED AS MISSING Word has been received that Sgt, Pilot Bichard Lawrence Gordon, son of Bev, S. Moore Gordon, of Hagersville is missing after a bomb? ing raid, over the North Sea on Ap­ ril 28th, Dick’s many Exeter friends will join in the hope of his distress­ ed parents that word may yet come of his rescue. TRANSFERRED TO LONDON Mr. Ted Davies, who has been district representative for the Sup­ ertest Company, has been trans­ ferred to London. Mrs. Davies and family will remain in Exeter until Donald finishes his school year. Exeter will regret to lose these wor­ thy citizens, MOTHER’S DAY SERVICES IN THE LOCAL CHURCHES . Mother’s Day services served in town on a flower evidenced RED CROSS CAMPAIGN GRADUATES AS NURSE It will be of interest to many of our readers to learn that among those who graduate this week from the Mack Training School for Nurs­ es in connection with St. Cathar­ ines General Hospital, is Miss Elaine Stanbury, formerly of Exeter. The best wishes of a host of friends go with her into her chosen profes­ sion. POST-NUPTIAL SHOWER A miscellaneous post-nuptial show- er was held Friday evening in honor of Mrs. Wm. Chambers (nee Gladys Stone) at the home of the bride’s mother. Following a program con­ sisting of musical numbers by the Misses Helen Penhale and Helen Snell, Miss Lois Darling read the presentation address and a prettily- decorated basket was brought in filled with gifts. After the bride thanked her many friends for their useful and lovely gifts, contests were conducted by the Misses Meta Salter and Nellie Carmichael. A dainty lunch was served, following which the bride’s trousseau was displayed by Miss Mary McKaig and Mrs. Irwin Ford, ATHLETIC COMMITTEE ELECTS OFFICERS with that with good and hold The Exeter Athletic Committee met at the Arena Thursday eve­ ning of last week for reorganiza­ tion and the making of plans for the coming season. C. V. Pickard, president, occupied the chair. The treasurer’s report by J. B. Creech revealed that thi? hockey team had wound up a successful season $112.30 in , the treasury and the baseball season will open $31.98 on hand. There are prospects _ for a softball season for both men girls and it was decided to meetings for organization purposes. Mr. W. G. Medd was instructed to secure an amusement license for the ball grounds. Officers were elect­ ed as follows: President, C. V. Pickard;' vice-president, F. May; secretary-treasurer, Bob Dinney; committee members, B. W. Tuckey, Ulric Snell, Jas. Bowey, Alf. Wuerth and Dr. Steiner; representatives, baseball and softball, Bob Dinney; girls’ softball, W. G. Medd; hockey, Frank Creech. Meetings for or­ ganization are being called for Mon­ day night, May 18th, at 8.30 p.im. ELECTED DISTRICT DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF LIONS At the annual meeting of district Al, zone 2, of the Lions 'Club which met at Strathroy on Tuesday, Lion Sandy Elliot, of Exeter, was elected Deputy District Governor. Lion Sandy is a past president of the Exeter club; is well known through­ out the district and will no doubt do honor to the position. Several members from the Exeter club at­ tended the meeting in Strathroy. On Headquarters Staff A.C.l Warren May, who has been on the pay staff at the B.C.A.F., St. Thomas, has been transferred to headquarters of the B.C.A.F. at Ottawa. He was home the latter part of the week, leaving for his new position. Sunday Ribs Fractured Edward Anderson,while house, Mr. shingling on Mr. G. Hay’s had the misfortune to fall from the top of turing tended the roof to the ground, frac- some of his ribs. He was at- by Dr. Fletcher. Transferred to Vancouver Mr. Jas. Yuill, engineer with, the Department of Transport, who has been supervising the runways for the Centralia airport, has b'een transferred to Vancouver, where he will be engaged in building -air­ ports. ' Accompanied by Mrs. Yuill he left Exeter the latter part the week. of 55th Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Bowe who on Sunday cele­ brated the 55 th anniversary of their wedding. A family gathering was held in honor of the wishes for many more brations. Mr. Bowe longer in business than man in Exeter with the exception of Dr. Browning. event. Best such cele- has any other been accompanying the •.pal, L.A.C. Paul the three student killed in a crash Accompanies Remains to Calgary L.A.C. Gerald Schroeder, a stu­ dent pilot at No. 5 S.F.T.S. near Brantford, has been entrusted with the sad duty of remains of his Planche, one* of pilots who were near Brantford Friday of last week to his former home in Calgary. The deceased is a son of Mrs. Ann Buth Planche, of Calgary. He was 19 years of age. The two young men took their elementary train­ ing togethei’ at the Malton Airport. KASEIN COATING BINGO.. were ob- the different churches in Sunday. The wearing of in honor of mother' was everywhere. for §8,000 in Exeter which embraces Exe­ mos t of Usborne and half mile stretch from pt Hay township, got The Exe- — The Speed Finish for Interiors — Made in Ivory, Cream, Buff, Taupe* Gray, Pink, Blue Green and White. In addition to the eight standard colors and white, beautiful blend colors can be obtained by inter- • mixing. The finish won’t rub off when redecorated, can be painted over with oil paint, can be washed in thirty days. —----See the lovely shades/------- Canadian Legion Rooms, Exeter SATURDAY, MAY 16th at 8.30 sharp 5c a round 1 consolation prize Draw for consolation prize at 11 Use Chek-R-Tabs for safeguarding your chicks It costs less to use Lowe Bros. High Standard paint. Two- coat painting system saves 30% to 50%. It is not possible to manufacture a really good house paint at so called “bargain” prices. Laboratory tests have disclosed that some cheap paints contain as much as 63% water. — Ask for Lowe Bros. High Standard — ♦ Traquair’s Hardware TINSMITHING PLUMBING , SIGN WORK Salvage Collection Wed. Afternoon, May 20 All scrap metals (no tin cans) broken glass and bottles, rubber and rags of all kinds will be col­ lected in Exeter on Wednesday afternoon of next week. Kindly have all scrap in front of your house by noon on collection day. RED CROSS TEA Wednesday afternoon and even­ ing of last week Miss Vera Decker gave a delightful tea in aid of the Bed Cross Society, at her apartment on Main Street, which was iprofusely decorated with spring flowers. Many friends called during the day and many expressed their appreciation of Miss Decker’s effort on behalf of this worthy cause. Twenty dol­ lars was received, all of which was turned over to the treasurer of the Bed Cross. Miss Decker received her guests, Mrs. Dore assisting her, also showing the quilt made from permanent wave pads dyed in at­ tractive colors. During the after­ noon Mrs. Katherine Carr, of To­ ronto, poured tea. Miss Doris Hay invited to the tea room where Mrs. A. J. Hess, Mrs. Boylance Westcott Mrs. T. Steinback and Mrs. E. Thiel assisted. In the evening Mrs. Bich­ ard Welsh poured tea and was as­ sisted by Misses Ardys McFalls, Ed­ na Martene and Maida Wein. Mrs. C. Decker, Mrs. McAvoy and Miss Annie Sanders also assisted Miss Decker. l>Save your paper for the regular Saturday collection. More than five hundred men be­ tween the ages bi twenty-one and thirty will be called up for compul­ sory military training ffonr West­ ern Ontario in June according to the latest arrangements. The half-holidays for Exeter for the summer months begin to-day, Wednesday. Presentation A number of friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boylance Westcott Wednesday evening of last week and in the course of a sociable time presented Allen Eraser with a tihoney belt (prior to his leaving for London on Thursday. Subscribe to Red Cross Appeal RURAL RESIDENTS All rural residents are requested to leave salvage of all hinds, in­ cluding paper at their local school. When ready for shipment please notify W. G. Cochrane, phone 77 Exeter. RED CROSS NEWS The following list of articles were received at the shipping rooms on Friday, May 8 th: Socks, 118; turtle­ neck sweaters, 22; V-neck sweaters, 5; scarves, 10; aero caps, 90; al­ ternative caps, 15; initts, IS pairs; gloves, 5 pairs; sea beets, 36; wash­ cloths, GO; knee caps, 1; girls’ un­ its, 8; boys* units, 9; girls* pyjamas, 9; girls*’ dresses, (size 4) 3; girls* skirts, 3; diapers, 93; boys* knitted knicker 7; girls* articles) 6>8; ©rib clothing, shits, 5; .girls’ knitted dresses, 6; boys’ Sweaters, sweaters, 9; 3 layettes (90 1 mother’s nightie, quilts, quilts, 9; ether refugee 102 articles. L. F, Howey, See. THE LATE MRS. WILLERT The funeral of the late Mrs. Hel­ ena Willert took place from the home of her son, William, at Centralia on. Sunday for interment in the Lutheran Bronson Line cemetery near Dashwood. Mrs. Willert, who was in her 84th year, had not been well but was able to be up, and passed away quite suddenly on Thursday of last week. Her maid­ en name was Helena Preeter. She was born March 4th, 1859, in Hul- let Township. United in marriage with the late Henry Willert, she lived in Stephen township, until the death of her husband, who died July 14, 1922, and after that she went to live with her sdn, William. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Bobert Hayter and Mrs. Win. Kleinstiver, of Dashwood; Mrs. Thomas Isaac, of Greenway; Mrs. H. Zimmer, of Windsor; Mrs. P. Stat­ ton, of Toronto, and one son, Wil­ liam. A brief funeral service was held at the home in Centralia on Sunday at two o’clock, followed by a public service in the Lutheran church at Dashwood, conducted by Bev. Mr. Luft. The pallbearers were Messrs. Henry Hayter, Lome Kleinstiver, Clair Statton, of To­ ronto; John Schneider, of St. Cath­ arines; Ldrne Preeter, bf Detroit and Lyle Woodburn, of Greenway. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr, and Mrs. Theodore Willert and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gunsell, of Cairo, Mich,; Mr. Lome Preeter add sister, Mrs, Mtthd, of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider, of St. Catharines; Mr. and Mrs. Statton, Mr. Jas. Be- beas, Miss Grace Hayter and Mrs. F. Smith, of Toronto; Mr. and Zimmer, of Windsor; Mr. and Geo. Willert, of Petrolia; Mr. Mrs. Lloyd Love and Mr. and Mrs. Silas Adams, of London. Mrs. Mrs, and In ('aven Presbyterian Church Special Mother’s Day service was held in Caven Presbyterian •church on Sunday morning. Bev. John Galloway delivered a fine sermon on “Honor Thy Mother”. Special mu­ sic was rendered by the choir un­ der the leadership of Mrs. J. G. Cochrane. Sacrament of baptism was administered to Carmen Den­ nis, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Car­ men Cann. Trivitt Memorial Church Mother’s Day was observed in Trivitt Memorial church on Sun­ day. Special music was furnished by ’the choir and a, splendid sermon on the the was “Influence” was delivered by Bector, Bev. M. A. Hunt. In afternoon a baptismal service held in the church when Wil­ liam Frederick Wright, infant of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Wright, baptized, Main St. United Church son was con- i Th© drive and district, ter, stephen, a two and a east to west .under way on Monday, ter business section was canvassed on Monday and Tuesday and is nearing completion. On Wednes­ day the other canvassers got start­ ed in the residential sections. In the townships some canvassers have already completed their routes, while others have just nicely start­ ed. What you want to know is “How is it going?” Answer, “Not too hot.” Submarines may be in the St. Lawrence; men may starve in the prison camps; the Japs may be in India; Australia may be threatened; homes may be bombed, ships torpedoed, sailors drowned, but what do some people care? The war is in another planet as far as they care, not appeal. people are without shelter, cloth­ ing or food. just as little as they can. well it just warms your heart to know they are really sacrificing to give all they can. Poor people giving $5.0'0 and rich people giving $2.00 doesn’t seem fair. Of course I some give $25 or $50, but they are very few so far. At the present average rate we will never reach the objective, and every dollar is need­ ed. You like to hear the truth. It may not sound too good, but there it is. What are we going to do about it? B.N.C, The amount raised in the business section of Exeter up to Tuesday evening was in the neighborhood of $1,000.00. Because the Red Cross Was Prepared At this writing, German bomb- Sufifering humanity does It does not matter if Yes, some people give Others— On Sunday morning gregation was 'present United church at the Mother’s Day service which took the form of an open session of the Sunday school. Mr. Frank Wildfong presided and was assisted by the minister, Bev. N. J. Woods. Mr. J. Hubert Jones brought the message of the day in a very fitting and effective man­ ner. Mrs. Norman Hockey render­ ed a solo, “I Love the Name of Mother”, and the children of the Primary department sang “Praise • Him, Praise Him all ye Little Child-1 ers have resumed their attacks on ren”. Others taking part in the English towns and cities, worship period included Mrs. Chas. Johns, ’Jack McKnight, Donald Preszcator and Boss Tuckey. Three children were baptized, Lome Eu­ gene Webber, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. ’Ivan Webber; John Bobert Skinner, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Skinner; and Gary Wayne Albert Bowen, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bowen. A recep­ tion service was also held for new members, there being three young girls, Patsy Hay, Verna Heaman and Lois Sweitzer, united with the church on profession of faith. The church was beautiful with lilacs, tulips and other flowers. a large in Main St. i James Street United Church At James Street United church Mother’s Day was observed on Sunday. A male choir led in the service of song morning and even­ ing. At the morning service a quar­ tette was sung by Messrs. Walter Cutbush, A. E. Wuerth, Charles Godbolt and W. B. (Moulding. A large congregation was present. Bev. James Anthony occupied the pulpit and his timely message was much appreciated. His theme was “Contrary Winds”. In private, busi­ ness and professional life there are the contrary winds that envelop our lives and at times may almost wreck them but within ou.r reach there is an unseen source upon which we can draw for guidance and assis­ tance. At an open session of the Sunday school in the auditorium in the af­ ternoon the Primary class sang a selection. Scripture lessons were read by Ted Hannigan and Don Southcott. The special speaker for the afternoon was Bev. N. J. Woods of Main gave an scholars, some of world and their influence upon their children. At the evening service Bev. W. Mair of Thames Road occupied the pulpit and preached a very fine sermon. He emphasized the fact that during the troublesome times careful to landmarks upon which the church and civilization have been founded. The men’s choir furnished two se­ lections. Death is hurtling from the sky; homes are being dissolved to dust and rubble; men, women and children bereft of all they own. As a result, of your past help, air-raid victims have been provided with millions of ar­ ticles of clothing, shoes for child­ ren, blankets, etc. Scores, hundreds of thank you’s have come from bombed-outs, whose loss and suf­ fering has been eased, not only by supplies from Canada, but by the thought behind them. The Bed Cross was able to render service be­ cause it was ready, because it was prepared for such emergencies, real­ izing the inhumanity of our enemies. With Hitler poised to strike with the madness of frustration, who can doubt that the need for aid will be greater than before? And the Bed Cross must be prepared. That is another reason why it seeks your assistance. NEW RECRUITS Among the recruits enlisted at London for active service during the latter part of April were Wil­ liam J. Cliffe, of Crediton, Boss C. Guenther, of Dashwood, Jacob W. Weber, of Dashwood and Allan D. Steeper, of Parkhill. S. G. Dorrance, of Seaforth, who has been training at Kitchener, has turned active. I I Street United church who interesting talk to the telling them stories of'; the great mothers of the stress of these we should be preserve the ancient JAP LABOUR CAMP Last week mention was made that a Japanese labor camp was to be located near Centralia to help with the sugar beet crop. We under­ stand that arrangements are being made for the erection of a building 24x90 on the farm of Mr. Fred El- lerington at Edeti, recently owned by Mr. John Luxton. The build­ ing Is supposed to be up the latter part of this month, Miss Norma Parsons had the mis­ fortune to slice the tips off the two middle fingers of the left hand while working at the Central Hotel on Wednesday of last week. Graduates From Air School A.C. L. /’Zurbrigg, of Lucan, son of Mr., C. E. Zurbrigg, optometrist of Exeter, graduated as an air ob­ server from the Fingal Bombing and Gunnery School on Saturday. W. N. Baker, of Parkhill, was- among the air gunner graduates. Mr. and Mrs. Zurbrigg and daughter Lau- rene attended the graduation. WITH THE SICK Mrs. Geo. Westcott, of Usborne, returned home Monday after being ill for a week in Victoria Hospital, London. She is improving nicely. Mrs. A. O. Elliot, who has been receiving treatment in Victoria Hos­ pital, London, is improving nicely and is expected home to-day (Thurs­ day). Mrs. Gordon Heywood, of Usborne, on Saturday last underwent an oper­ ation for appendicitis in Victoria Hospital, London. Her many friends will hope for her speedy recovery, Mr-. Wilbert Herdman, of 'Us­ borne, is ill with pneumonia at the home of Mi\ and Mrs. Geo. Hunter, His many friends will be glad to know that he is on the mend. Mr. 0. W, Christie, who has been suffering from arthritis, was last week taken to Victoria Hospital, London. Latest reports are that ho is getting along fine, is in the city with him. Mrs. Christie Two heavy frosts visited, tills sec­ tion Saturday gad Sunday nights Some of the early potatoes wore cut down. It is impossible to estimate the damage to the early blossom. Some of the early strawberry blos­ soms Were nipped.