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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-05-28, Page 1rrwmw Sixty^Nmth Year 1018at has com an- SHOWER FOR BRIDE-ELECT Another' has only half a V. With the R.C.A.F COMMUNICATION Mr.Editor: ( LAID TO REST I Those at- l will the o£ has been Mr. and the past home in can the MR. J. NORRY ATTENDS HIS BROTHER’S FUNERAL and church canvass and will he gen* 'Calvary United church in London, May 23rd, Rev. Duncan McTavish marriage Miss Carolina There are nouncements appearing in carefully. Vyrne Smith. Numerous con- were enjoyed after which Mrs. Coward read an address and Chester Cornish, Mrs. Wesley some important in the advertisements this issue. Read .them The ladies' bowling club will hold a mixed jitney Wednesday, June 3rd, at 7.30 sharp. Mr. and Mrs. Cole in Exeter Lorne’ St. Clair and Mr. and Jack Hutchinson, of Embro; Clayton Scott, of Woodstock, pallbearers were Messrs, Sam Lawson, Verne Doupe, Walter Creech and H. C. Rivers. ESTABLISHED 1878 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 28th, 194? FINAL CLEARING SALE of Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ SPRING COATS The balance of our spring coats must go in a hurry so we are offering them at real bargain prices. We still have a good range made of English cloths at prices that " will surprise you iniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiimmimiiimmigi White Summer Hand-bags $1.00 each We have just received a shipment of white summer hand bags. These are exceptional value at $1.00 each, Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Ankle Socks We would advise early buying of summer ankle socks as thesfe lines are very scarce. We also have the new % campus styles in popular plain colors. New slacks - sport suits etc. now ready for suntimer, also a new range of polo coats. MEN’S FINE SHIRTS We have a large range of men’s fine shirts in Forsyth and Arrow makes. Sizes 14V2 to 17%—also the new summer sport shirts in half and long sleaves. PENMAN’S SOCKS, ANKLE AND FULL-LENGTH STYLES NOW IN STOCK. Ladies’ & Misses’ Tailored Blouses at $1.00 each SPECIAL—15 dozen ladies’ and misses’ tailored blouses — plain shades of white, yellow, blue, rose, brown and beige—a real value this month at $1.00 Last Call for Linoleums Linoleum particularly the 4 yard wide will soon be discontinued. We still have 3 good patterns to choose from as well as a few ends suitable for smaller rooms ^Please act quickly if you require a new linoleum. Ail the new patterns in congoleum rugs in stock also good patterns by the yard. liimnmmiiimimiiiiiiimiiiimiiiiuiiiimmiiinmniHmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiimiinnni Values for Thursday Saturday 1 Dew. Kist Green Gage Plums O frJne 1 Qn Choice quality ................ “ Uliw 1»/L Zest Crabapple Jelly a L Large 32-oz. jars ............................Ca<Lll Cocoanut Dixie Bar Biscuits IL 1 Made by McCormick’s .....................................“ ** Nabob Coffee |L JQn ■i In the new airtight package .... Carnation Milk “ Q £ | Large Tins .........................JOl IfC Campbell’s Tomato Soup Always populai1 ................. Super Suds Large Packages ................. Canned Tomatoes per tin 8c each 22c Lynn Valley, large 28-oz tins 11C Phone 32 Your Superior Store llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Graniteware Canadian Legion Exeter-Hensall Branch A large stock to choose from—some Tea Pots Dippers Cups ... 55c 15c Fruit Funnels 25c Granite Funnels.........25c Coffee Pots ... 55c very snappy prices Dish Pansu.....50c Dutch Ovens 45c Mining Bowls 25c We strongly urge you to place your order now for any fur nace work you may want done, either new or repairing your old furnace and pipes Dr. >R&e*s Pioneer Purina \ Chick Starter 21% Pig Starter Calf Startina $3.15 $2.50 $4.10 Coleman 3-burner gas stove $32.50 Now is the time if never before to buy the best feed you can to produce now for your country. If you want to buy feed on time for your hogs see us for a contract. Traquair’s Hardware TINSMITHING PLUMBING SIGN WORK ijj Canadian Legion Rooms, Exeter SATURDAY^ MAY 30th at 8.30 sharp 5c a round 1 consolation prize Draw for consolation prize at 11 ■. y.. Bowling Jitney The Ladies’ Bowling Club will hold a mixed jithey on Wednesday, will will June 3rd, at 7.30 sharp.-Lunch be served. It is hoped there be a good turn-out. ofSchool Section No. 2, Hay, which Mrs. Rod Ellis is the teachejr, has collected 83'0 lbs. of rubber for salvage. Mr. 'Charles Westlake underwent an operation for appendicitis at the General Hospital, St/ Catharines, last Thursday morning and IS get ting along nicely, Received His Wings . Sgt.-Pilot 'Clarence R. Ford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ford, of Eiimvilte, arrived home ’Tuesday evening on a two weeks' leave. Mr. Ford received his wings on Friday at Lethbridge, Alta. Following his leave he will report to Ans, Naviga tion School at Rivers, Man, Recuperating . ? 1 J Mr. C. W. Christie, accompanied by Mrs. Christie, returned to his home Saturday after being ill in Victoria Hospital, London, Mr. Christie is recuperating nicely from a very serious illness, His condi tion was such that at one time the members of his family were sum moned to his bedside. Will Demonstrate New Organ A new Minshall electro organ will be used to lead the service o£ song in 'Caven Presbyterian church next Sunday. On Monday evening a short organ recital will when Mr> Ewart George, den, will preside at the The public IS invited. The being demonstrated as be held of Lon- cohsole, organ is Caven church IS in need of such ah instru ment, A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized nt Calvary United church, London, on Saturday, May 23rd, at 3 p.m., when Miss Jean Elizabeth Appleton, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. E, C. Appleton was united in mar riage to Mr. Percy Austin Noels, of London, son pf Mr, and Mrs, Noels, of Saintsbury. Tavish officiated, becomingly attired length dress with sories. They were and Mrs. William H, Rev. D, Mc- The bride was in a blue street matching acces- attended by Mr, Coward, of Us borne, Mrs. Coward wearing a street-length blue dress with blue accessories. The bridal party din ed in London, after which the young couple left on a short honey moon. They will reside Dundas street, London. NORRY--FAHRNER At the parsonage, at 4 p.m., united in Virginia Fahrner,, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Edward Fahrner, of Exe ter, to Norman Thomas, son of Mr, and Mrs. John Norry, of Exeter. The bride was becomingly attired in a navy blue and white redingote dress with navy blue accessories and wore a corsage of Talisman roses and lily of the valley. The couple were unattended. Following the „ cere mony a dinner .was served to the immediate relatives and other guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Quinlivan. The bride’s table was decorated with pink and white and centred with the wedding cake. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Ellis and Douglas*' and Mrs. Tom Buckley, of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford ' Mallett and Dorothy, of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hynd and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mallett, of London; Mr. and Mrs. Buck, Mr. and Mrs. Gelding and Mr. and Mrs. K. Clarke, of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Norry left on a short honeymoon. ’_________, .___________ ) COLE-2—HENDRICK The home of MrJand Mrs. Albert Hendrick on the Blue Water High way was the setting for a charm ing wedding on Wednesday, May 27 at four o'clock p.m., when their younger daughter, Ruth Cameron, became the' bride of Harry Mara Cole, son of W. S. Cole and the late Mrs. Cole, of Exeter, Rev. C. E. Beacom, of Grand Bend, officiated. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor-length gown of white chiffon with lace' jacket and finger-tip veil with coronet of seed pearls and orange blossoms. She Carried white’ roses and pink sweet peas. T,he bride was attend ed by her sister, Mrs. Fred Bell, of Detroit, as matron of honor, in a floor-length gown chiffon and picture hat, rying pink peas. Mr. ronto, was ding music it-h Hillen, of rose orchid and car roses and orchid sweet Maurice Dales, of To- •groomsman. The wed- was played by Miss Ed- of Seaforth and Miss Mabel McComb sang “O Promise Me.” A wedding supper followed the ceremony. For the honeymoon the bride changed to a blue ensemble with navy and white coat and ac cessories. reside I Died in the West Mr. ceived of his eldest brother, Flaxcombe, Sask, formerly a well-known Usborne re sident. re-Frank Down, of Usborne, word Tuesday of the death Robert, of The deceased was .. DEATH OF MRS. MURDOCK Mrs. John Murdock, a highly es teemed resident of' Hensail, died suddenly at her home Sunday ‘eve ning in her 73rd year. Her death was attributed to a heart condition, Mi’S. Murdock was out looking around her garden With her niece, Mrs. A. Simmons, apparently in her usual health. On returning to the house she was suddenly stricken with a heart attack from which she failed to recover, Mrs, Murdock’s maiden name was Martha Butt. She was born jiust east of Exeter, her parents being Mr. and Mrs. Elam Butt, pioneer residents from Devon shire, England. For the past thir ty years tlxe deceased has resided in Heiisall. Her husbahd passed away several years ago. Surviving 'are two sisters, Mrs. Hannah Taylor, of Fillmore, Sask., and Mrs. Maria Dinsdale, of Heiisall; and one bro ther., Joseph Butt, of Saskatoon. Deceased was a member of the Un ited church. The fuiieral, private, was held from her late residence, Wednesday afternooii CdndUCted by Rev. R, A, Brook. Interment was ill the Exeter Cemetery. been in follow- . gettingluesaay .attending ;aj011g weji as caa expected. Mr. Elmore Harness received a cablegram last Wednesday stating . that his son, Trooper Maxwell Har- < ness had arrived safely in England, > Mrs, Jennings left last week for Thedford, where she intends spend- ing some time with Uer son, Rev, Harry Jennings and Mrs. Jen nings. Mr, Wilbert Herdman, of Usborne, who has been ill with pneumonia at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Hunter returned to his home on Monday. Mrs. Will, Marshall, who Visiting with her parents, Mrs. John Northcott, for week, left for her new Hamilton. Miss Grace Beckler, who pleted her Normal School year at London, has been engaged to teach school at Eden beginning with the fall term. The many friends of Mr, Lloyd Fraser will be sorry to learn that he is confined to his bed at his home in Greenway, suffering from an attack of arthritis, Mr. and Mrs, S. Cann- and fam ily, of Bayfield, have received word by cablegram that their son, Pte. Thomas ’Bruce 'Cann, of the R.C. A.M.C., has arrived safely in Eng land,. Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Green and Mrs. Ida*M. Sanders were at Delhi Wednesday of last week’ attending the institution of the new Order of the Eastern Star by the Grand Chap ter of Ontario. Mrs. N. J. Dore was taken to Vic toria Hospital in London the fore part of the week for treatment. She will have the best wishes of many friends for a*sipeedy recovery. A committee fr<^4n the Hern fam ily met at the home of Mr, and Mrs'. Eph. Hern in Usborne on Tues day evening and decided tp post pone the Hern picnic for the dura tion of the war. LOCAL NEWS Mr. W. S. Cole, who has w T , i Victoria Hospital, London,Mr. and Mrs. John Norrj were m jllg. jeiecent accident, is Woodstock on t—' the funeral of Mr, Norry’s brother, > Hampton C. Norry, who died in his 55 th year following an extended illness, Mr. Norry was a promin ent resident of. Woodstock, being a former manager of the Eureka Planter Co. For a number of years he was a member of the Board of Education and of the Public Utili ties Commission, He was past pre sident of the Board of Trade, a former member of the Rotary Club, a member of Oxford lodge A.F. & A.M,, past district deputy grand master of the I.O.O.F., a past presi dent of the* Woodstock Lawn Bow ling club. He is survived by his widow and one son, Dr, Harry Nor ry, of Toronto General Hospital and one daughter, Miss Vera, at home, The funeral was held Tuesday af ternoon, THE RED CROSS DRIVE Exeter Subscribes Over $2,400 The Campaign in Exeter district has just passed the half-way mark with one or two divisions in Exe ter and Usborne to hear from, while Stephen and, the western part o£ Hay township have not yet reported. It is hoped that all units will have finished their canvass by the end of the week, but the committee urg es that no part of the district be neglected, even if it has to run over into next week. The money is ur gently needed and there is still a long way to go before tlie objective set for us is reached. The people of Exetei' have subscribed over $2,400; Usborne township and a portion of Hay and Stephen adjoin ing the town have given over $1,000,. These, together with $600 from county council make a total slightly over $4,000, About forty friends and relatives presented Miss Jean Appleton, bride elect, with a miscellaneous shower on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. tests Bill Mrs. Ryckman and Mrs. Gordon Apple ton, Jr., made the presentation. Jean thanked the girls in a very fit ting manner and extended to all an invitation to visit her in her new home in London. Lunch was serv ed at the close. LADY PREACHER AT JAMES STREET SUNDAY EVENING Rev. Ernest Grigg, of town, oc cupied the pulpit of the James St. United church on Sunday morning. Mr. Grigg, who for 45 years was a missionary in Burma, is a very force ful speaker. He referred to the time when he and his mother used to attend the James St. church. In the evening Rev. Reba Hern, of Varna, was the guest speaker. Miss Hern is the only ordained woman engaged in pastoral work in Canada at the present time. A Jarge con gregation was present and ap preciated her message from the I text, “I* is I”. Amid the storm® and tumults of life Christians be assured of the presence of Master. The funeral of the late Mrs. Sidney Sanders was held from her late re sidence on Huron street on Thurs day at 2 p.m. and was conducted by Rev. M. A. Hunt. ____ ... tending Ifrom a distance were Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Dale, Ken, Doug and Allen and Mrs. Richard Penhale, of Toronto; Mrs. Peter Robertson and son, Peter, of Stratford; Mr. J and Mrs. George Jewell, ‘Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gui’d; Mr. and .Mrs. Walter Dearing and Mrs. William Rollins, of London; Mrs. Katherine Hedden and Mr. Carmen Doupe, of St. Thomas; Mr. Joseph Hilderley, Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. The BOWLING NOTES The first game of bowls to be play ed on the local greens this season Was played on the afternoon of May 24 th. A rink comprising B. M. Francis, F. A. May, D. .Size and H. C. Rivers were one point up in a 17-end game* with W. E. Middle ton, J. L. Hembly, Borden Sanders and Gordon May, score 15-14, The local greens are in good con dition and bowlers are now await- | ing fine weather to inaugurate the season. Kellett, Carmen Cutbush, Frank INSPECTOR BEACOM TO GO TO STRATFORD Mr. E. C. Beacom, public school inspector for South Huron, has been notified by the Department of Edu cation of his tranfer to Stratford, where he will be on the staff of the Normal School in charge of the department of science, and agricul ture. The transfer will not take ef fect until next September and it is understood will be for one year on ly, after which Mr. Beacom will re turn to his duties in Goderich. For the year the South Huron inspector ate will be in charge of Mr, E, H, McKone, of the London Normal School staff.-—Goderich Signal-Star. EXETER OUTSCORES AIRPORT IN OPENING BALL GAME j The local entry in the South Hur- 1 on softball league got off to a flying start by trimming the Airport 12-7 last Thursday night on the home diamond. The Exeter players scored 8 runs in the first inning before Brown hill, the Airport captain, came to the rescue of Hildebrand. For the remaining innings Brownhill kept the locals to 4 runs, 1 in the 5th and 3 in the 6th. In the 3rd and 4th Exeter was iput down in or der. Of the nine hits Exeter col lected, Moore, Si Creech, Ryckman and Macdonald each got two; Nicol and 'Carscadden collected one each. Dinney, hurling for the winners, allowed but eight hits, two Brownhill, Hayden and Auliffe one to Levy and port scored four 1 in the 4th and the 5til and 7 th retired in order. to and Air- lst, In FRACTURED ELBOW Harry Ellis, a student at tor Public School, son of Mrs. Rod Ellis, received the Exe- Mr. and a nasty fracture of the right elbow while -playing bail at the school Wednes day afterhooil of last Week. A game between grade 8 and grade 7 was In progress,. Harry was ’/running from home to first when he tfipipod at first and landed oil his elbow. He Is now carrying his tight arm. in a sling. i i ! Miss Gerti’ude Camm has been j reengaged as teacher at S,S. No, 6, Usborne. Gaier. The runs in the 2 in tile 6 th, the Airport were Dinney struck out two of the three to face him in the fifth, Gaier, the other batter, grounding to Pryde on third for the other out. Dinney struck out 9 and Brownhill 8. EXETER—Dinney, p.; Moore, s.s.; Si Creech, 1st; J. Creech, c.; Ryckman, r.t.;. Nicol, 2nd; Cars- oadden, l.L; Macdonald, c.f.; Pryde, 3rd. AIRPORT—Brownhill, o. and P.; Hayden, 2nd; Levy, 3rd; Cars well, 1st; Gaier, c.f.; Thompson, c.; Auliffe, l.L; McManamy and Ren- nick, r.L; Hildebrand, p;. and s.s, (Continued on page Four) How Does Your Label Read ? «V” for Victory In a batch of white ducks hatch ed on the farm of Mr. Luther Ray- nolds, in Usborne, two of the ducks have a perfect black V on the fore head. .David William Raymond Sangster, of Hensall, recently enlisted with the R.C.A.F. at London. Other en listments were Claire Willis Dor man, of .Ailsa Craig; David Keith Fraser, of R.R, 3, Ilderton. It has been noticed in town that deliveries are being made on orders of less than one dollar by most merchants with horses or on Wheels. This is contrary to the law. For the information of the public the following amendment has been made to Order No. 4-57. “The Or der which restricts motorized re tail deliveries to one a day in any one district has been extended to in clude also deliveries by horse drawn vehicles, as’ well as motor vehicles. This has been effected to prevent un fair competition by stores which use horse drawn vehicles to make deliveries.” The public is asked to co-operate so .that the spirit as well as the let ter of the new regulations will be brought into fullest effect. A 'Citizen EXETER DISTRICT NAVY LEAGUE TAG DAY MAY 30 1 The annual Navy League Tag Day will be held in Exeter and Dis trict on Saturday, May 3 0 th. The War Time Board is sponsoring the Tag Day with R. N. Creech and Alfred Andrus in charge in Exeter; Rev. Mair in Usborne and H. K. Eilber in Stephen. The Boy Scouts will have charge of the tags and boats (for boxes) and will make the canvass in Exeter and it is hoped that every community Centre will carry on a we trust that everyone emus. What would we do Navy? their products to Britain. The mer chants could not get foreign goods International trade with" The without the The farmers could not sell .to sell. other continents would vanish, soldiers could not be carried over seas or protected. The War would be lost. 'Does that mean anything to us? Then buy a fag and pay gen erously for it. H.S. EXAMINATION DATES Grade Grade Grade 15— A.M/ 11 Latin Grade 9 English. 16— P.M June Grade P.M.: June Grade 11 History; Grade Friday, June 12—-P.M.: Grade 10 English; Grade 11 English 12 English. Monday, 10 Latin; 12 Latin. Tuesday, 9 Geography; Grade 12 History. Wednesday, June 17 —- A.M.! Grade 10 History. P.M.: Grade 9 History; Grade 11 Physics. Thursday, June 18—A.M.: 9 Maths; Grade 11 French. Grade 10 Science; Grade 12 etry, Friday, June 19—P.M.: 9 French; Grade 12 Chemistry. Monday, June 22—A.M. Grade 11 Algebra. P.M.: Grade 9 Business Practice; Grade 10 French; Grade 12 French. ’Tuesday, June 23—P.M,: Grade 9 Science, Wednesday, June 24 — P.M. Grade 9 Music; Grade 10 Maths* mattes. Gr&de RM.: Geom* Grade Grade 10 Geography) I