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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-06-04, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1073 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 4th, 1942 Sixty-Ninth Yeas’ , it if e a Women’s % Widths A A - A - B to E E Misses’Children’s FORMER EXETER STUDENT AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP Richard and Mrs. Catharines has been Governors’ proficiency University is now in C.G.^.C. camp at London, completing his 'year in army train­ ing. . Stanbury, son of’ Judge J, G. Stanbury, of St. and formerly of Exeter, awarded the Board of scholarship, for general in the first year at the of Western Ontario. He Pumps - Ties » Straps Colors—All white, tan-trim, blue-trim Buy your white shoes early, while we have all the sizes in the different widths. We can’t get any repeats in the women’s and girl’s white shoes. Our ^election of patterns is very good and at present we can fit almost any foot, iifniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuinnii . SUMMER SPORT SHOES See our range of Ousting Shoes, made with wedge or regular heels. The new prices are low and you will like these shoes for hot weather. a MEN’S BOYS’ 2-pant SUITS We still have a good range of men’s worsteds and boy’s tweed suits. If you are going to need a new suit get it now while you can get the extra trousers. MEN’S FARM BOOTS You can still get good work-boots at low cost. We have them in both light and heavy quality. Also good range of farm boots for boys. 3 Linens etc. for the June Bride We have a large stock of table cloths—5 o’clock sets — pillow cases — hemstitched sheets—fancy towels—end pieces—dresser scarfs etc. suitable for wedding gift purr poses. Ask to see our special values in Madeira pillow cases at $1.75 and-$1.95 a pair Also special values in towelling by the yard f EXTRA SPECIAL—100 all-wool blankets — white with pastel borders — standard size. A real bargain for early June at $5.00 each. iiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiisiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiiHiiiii Special. Values for Thursday,, Saturday Canned Tomatoes 11a Lynn Valley, large 28-oz tins IJLL Palmolive Soap _ ' 7 Lore 11a Special Value «............................“ Wdl & 1 Strawberry Jam St. Williams or Aylmer, '32-oz. jar*'®'J'“ Hillcrest Shortening n^r Ih 1 Rr The popular brand ...............per each 13c 2 for 27c Aylmer Catsup Large 12-oz. bottles Aylmer Canned Peaches Choice quality, 15-oz. tins ....... French’s Prepared Mustard 4 Fresh shipment, 6-oz„ size ...P*** J®* • Crunchie Pickles, 27 oz. jar . Sweet Mixed, Relish or Mustard! 0 ,per jar 27c' Phone 32 EXETER COUNCIL The regular meeting of the Muni­ cipal Council of the Village of Exe­ ter was held in the town hall with th’e Reeve and all Councillors pre­ sent, The minutes of (the regular meeting of May 18 th ‘were read and adopted on the motion of Coun­ cillors Hern and Taylor. Communications were read and dealt, with as follows: Department of Municipal Affairs re early purchase of coal. ' communication to be posted Clerk’s office and citizens urged purchase and store coal as soon possible. McColl-Frontenac Oil Co., re pe­ troleum products for municipal use. Clerk to reply. Victoria Hospital re hospitaliza­ tion of two cases. Filed. Mr, William Kuntz wiaited on the Council in regard to water flood­ ing the basement of his home. Coun­ cil to have the condition remedied if possible,' After discussion the matter of renovating the ‘Fire Hall was plac­ ed in the hands of Councillors Dig- nan and Hern, with power to act, on motion of Councillors Southcott and Taylor. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Southcott that we become a member of the As­ sociation of the Assessing Officers of Ontario and that the membership fee be forwarded. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on motion6of Coun­ cillors Dignan and Taylor: G. F. Skinner, charging- battery, $1.00; ..Traquair’s hardware,. paint, $12.0.0; Association of Assessing Officers of Ontario, $10.00; relief vouchers, tionery, supplies, & Son, cement Harold Band, May, groceries, $9.00; N. Stanlake, milk, $•5.00; $9.00; W. C. Meat Stire, Laverty, labor, drains, $29.04; John Northcott, labor, drains, $27,30; Reuben Mclnnes, labor, drains, $24.53; Wm. Andrew, labor, streets, $25.35. . . * . All motions were carried. Ad­ journment was moved by Council­ lor Southcott, C. V. Pickard, White, $125.00; v Hilillllllllllllllll Ik? jilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Sudden Death to X Attention ! ! Potato Growers . Sudden Deatli—New Life is manufactured under aji entirely new process, after many years of testing . It is how being placed on tb$j market-with the assurance that finally a more efficient, quicker killing bug killer is* offered to the grower. The economy of this bug finish lies not only in the fact that it kills instantly; it also sticks very rigidly to the leaf, giving poison to the bugs several weeks after dujsting. Sudden Death - New Life: Kills instantly; Prevents blight; Does not bum the leaves; Gives longer life to the plant. A deadly treatment: For leaf feeding insects dust on leaves of potato plants, cabbage plants, tomato plants, tobacco plants, cucumber vines. 6 For grubs and cutworms: mix in the soil when planting celery, cabbage, tomatoes, lettuce, radishes, onions, beets, all garden plants, flowers and shrubs. BETTER RESULTS—LESS WORK New life to the plant L Canadian Legion iExeter-Hensall Branch Canadian Legion Rooms, Exeter SATURDAY, JUNE Sth , at 8.30 sharp 5c a round 1 consolation prize Draw for consolation prize at 11 N M .......................................................... Traquair’s Hardware TINSMITHING PLUMBING SIGN WORK Local Firm Receives Contract The tender, for erecting a new pasteurizing plant at the Huron County Home at Clinton, has been awarded to the Huron Lumber Co., Exeter,- the tender price being $822.50. The Huron County com­ mittee also authorized the latioii of three indirect lights women’s dining-room of the jCounty Home. Resigns Position House Looted by Thieves •On Friday afternoon the home of Mrs. Carl Maier Was broken in* to by thieves while Mrs, Maier was visiting her sister, Mrs. E. Coomhes, of Exeter North,, and a sum of mon­ ey and some clothing were stolen. •Constable John Norry and Constable Ferguson are investigating, Decoration Day Cancelled OVdng to present conditions, De­ coration Day at the Exeter ceme­ tery, which In past years has been sponsored* by the Exeter I.O.O,F., and which was held about the last instal- in tlie Huron Mr. R. N. Creech has resigned his position as treasurer of the Exeter Agricultural Society and Mr. Clark Fisher, secretary, has been appoint- secretary-treaS.ur.er. ved Enlistments in IL&AJF* Among the recent recruits with the R.O.A.F. at London are Lloyd Nelson Reynolds, of Usborne, How­ ard John Klumw, of Dashwood; John Bruce Pryde, of Exeter; Wes­ ley Eldred Simmons, of Exeter andOIL kj 1 Hl III 011 >31 QI UiXOvOr <X11U Gordon Jarnos McManus, of Goder- tor tue duration. lOh,for the duration. This in to as Municipal - World, $1.16; Grigg Sta- 95c; R. G. Seldon and lime, $35.25; treasurer Exeter Relief—Jones & $1.85; E. L. Gibson, wood, Harvey’s Grocery, groceries, Wm. Hatter, milk, $1.85; Allison, coal, $5’.00; River’s Market, meat, $4.5©; John labor, drains, $34.44; Wm. Clerk BRODERICK—FLYNN_/ ' . A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized in Trivitt Memorial church, Exeter, on Wednesday, June 3rd, with Rev. M. A. Hunt of­ ficiating, when Helen Elizabeth, on­ ly daughter of Mr. and Mrs.'Robert Flynn, became the bride of Harold Wesley, Broderick, youngest son of Mr. apd Mrs. Evelyn Broderick^ of Exeter. The bride, given in mar­ riage by her (father, was lovely in a floor-length gown of, white net over, taffeta with shoulder-length veil and carried a bouquet of sweet­ heart roses and lily-of-the-valley. Miss Edith Parkins, of St. Cathar­ ines, as bridesmaid, was prettily gowned in dusky pink taffeta made on princess lines and Carried blue and pink carnations, Mr. Ray Broderick, bother of the groom, was best man. Mrs, Flynn, moth­ er of the bride, was dressed in navy sheer, while the groom’s mother wore rose sheer. A wedding din­ ner was served at the home of the bride’s parents for the immediate families, after which the halppy young couple left on a short honey­ moon, the bride wearing a, navy ensemhle with white' accessories. They will reside in St. Catharines. THE BEST RACES IN YEARS Wednesday af- ab 2.00 o’clock Club Will pre- horse races in At Seaforth next ternoon, June 10th, p.m. the Boosters sent the best day’s years. All ehampions in 12 events. The admission has been reduced to 50c and tax with ne charge for grand stand or autos, A collection for -the Overset ’tobacco Fund will be taken. 25c sends i©o cigarettes, Don’t miss either event. Mitchell races June 2 4 tit; Eke ter races July Sill, RECEIVES B. A.' DEGREE . Congratulations to Mr, Joseph B, Creech, principal of the Exeter Public School/ who on Thursday of this week at the convocation at Western University, London, will receive his Bachelor of Arts degree having passed his final examina­ tions in .grade A. Mr, Creech dur­ ing the seven years he has been principal of the Exeter public school has taken the Extramural and Ex­ tension course. There will be 232 graduates at the convocation in the J, W. Little Stadium, in London on Thursday, Among them are the following: Home Economics, Mae Smith, Zur­ ich; Bachelor of Arts, honor course, Harvie Hillen, Walton; Chemistry, class II, History, •Clinton; leges), Dublin; ford; certificates in public health nursing, Florence Bell, Exeter, Rox- ina Brandon, St. Marys; instructor in nursing, Helen Bell, Goderich, , Robert S. Wade, Gorrie; class I, William Draper, Philosophy (affiliated col- class I, Joseph W, Evans, Albert P. Spencer, Strat- THREE GENERATIONS OF MINISTERS AT MARRIAGE A news item from Toronto Thurs­ day of last week says: “Three generations of United Church ministers will be brought to- gether when Rev, J, Wesley Down, 81-year-old retired clergyman, of Exeter, assists his son-in-law, Rev, Andrew McLauchlin, B.A., B.D., of Toronto, at the wedding of his grandson, Rev. Robert McLauchlin, B.A., of Goodwood', Ont., to Miss Edna Ackerman, of Toronto, at Victoria College chapel, Toronto, on Saturday, June 6. Rev. Mr. Down began his work in Prince Edward Island in 1881 as a’ Bible Christian minister; Mr. Mc- Methodist and United church Lauchlin, Sr., as a the grandson as a minister. All of them now i.ted church through^ successive church unions. are in the Un- SHOWER FOR BRIDE-ELECT Friends and relatives’ honored Miss Lois Darling at a miscellan­ eous shower at the home of her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Darling, on Monday evening. Lois was present­ ed with many lovely gifts and in turn thanked the girls in a fitting manner. Mrs. Wesley Ryckman read the address. A humorous mock wedding was enjoyed with Ada Gai- ser as minister, Barbara Dinney as bride and Dorothy Green as groom. Games and contests were enjoyed and Ada Gaiser and Dorothy Green favored with readings. The bride’s trousseau was then displayed by Mrs. Bill Chambers, after which dainty lunch was served. a MORLOCK—YOUNG A quiet wedding was solemnized at 3 o’clock, on Friday, May 29th, at the Evangelical parsonage, Cre- diton, when Rev. M. E. Reuber un­ ited in marriage Shirley Kathryn Young, only daughter of Mr. H. F. Young and the late Mrs. Young to Private Martin Beaver Morlock, Camp Borden, only son ofzMr. and Mrs. A. W. Morlock, of Crediton. The bride was becomingly attired in an afternoon redingote frock of pale blue arid wore a corsage of red roses arid • lily-of-the-valley. Miss Aldon- na Wuerth, wearing a rose dress, street length, with 'matching acces­ sories, and a corsage of roses and sweet peas, was bridesmaid. A.C'.l R. J. Blackwell, of Jarvis, acted as best man. The bridal party dined at the Hotel London. Mr. arid Mrs. Morlock will reside in London. Takes Trip to British Columbia Miss Mary Van Camp, who is em­ ployed jawa, weeks* ing a Kamloops, B.C. They plan to spend three days in Winnipeg and will visit in Vancouver and Victoria. During the past week Camp ran across several in Ottawa. They were Mrs, F. J. Delbridge, Bill and Warren May. She a small world.” in the Civil Service at Ot- left Saturday on a three vacation. She is accompany- girl friend to her home at Miss Van Exeterites Mr. and Chambers says “It’s Trousseau Tea very delightful trousseau tea given Monday evening by Mrs. A was Robert Flynn in honor of her daugh­ ter, Helen Elisabeth, a bride of this week. Presiding at the tea table were Mrs. (Rev.) M. A. Hunt and Mrs. Ed. Irwin, while Miss Marlon Bissett and Miss Florence Dunsford served. The liubns were displayed by Miss Gwennoth Cann and the trousseau by Mrs. Harry Penbale. YOUNG LADIES ATTEND DANCE AT RADIO SCHOOL Thirty young ladies from Exeter attended a dance at the Clinton Radio School on Friday evening of last week. Guests were there from Goderich, Clinton and Seaforth. A short program was enjoyed and lunch was served. Arrangements were made by a hostess from Clin­ ton and the girls from Exeter were chaperoned by Mrs. (Dr.) M, C, Fletcher, Mrs. Harold Sturgis and Miss Stella Southcott, COMMISSIONED IN R.C,N,.V.B Mr. W. R. Shaw, who for the past two years has been on the staff of the Exeter High School, has secur­ ed a Canadian duty on Shaw has in Exeter follow him. commission with the Royal Navy and will report for Monday, June 8th. Mr» made many friends while and their best wishes will TRANSFERRED TO LONDON BOARD OF EDUCATION The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held in the Public Library on Monday evening, June 1st, at 7.30 p.m. The minutes of the previous and special meetings were read and approved, Principal Wethey reported the .High School as follows: No. roll, May, 181. month except Mr. Shaw by suggested that tuting for Mr. tjnaw pe asKeo, to 1 state willingness to take the new special course. Mr. Wethey, in ac­ cepting the position of mathemati­ cal master for the coming year, ex­ pressed his thanks for the past kind­ nesses and cooperation of the Board and also for their appointment of him to the new position. Some sup- j plies were needed. It was moved by J. M. Southcott N. Willis that' the report and also that Mr. Koch the afternoon of Thurs- 4th, to attend the con- for’ on all of . Staff complete for the absence permission, It was the applicant substi- Shaw be asked and J. be adopted be allowed day, June vocation of Western University in London, when the public school principal, Mr. Creech, will receive his degree. Carried. < The Public School report was read by Principal J, B. Creech: Number on roll, 152. Staff was complete during May except for May 15th, 28th and 29th, when the principal "and Mr. Waghorn Were trying exams. Inspector Beacoin’s exams had been held in Grade 8’ and other tests in the junior grades. Those having had high marks during the year would be promoted on their year’s work and would know results about June 19 th. Most of the pupils at­ tending the Exeter school through work at the airport had left town. Flying Officer Thos. Pryde, who has been with the R.C.A.F. in To­ ronto, is being transferred to Lon­ don. Mr. Jack Pryde, who has been in charge of the Cunningham & pryde Memorial Works here, Is enlisting with the R.C.A.F., and left Wednesday morning for Galt, where he will take a course in mech- anies at the Galt Aircraft school,. Mrs. J- B, Pryde will be in charge of the business here, Mr, Frank Whilsmith, of Toronto, having been engaged to do the craftsman work. CENTRALIA AIRPORT WILL BE OPENED NEXT MONTH soon know what it a million and a half full swing for that, mean when the new Training School is There are Exeter will means to have industry going is what it will ' Service Flying 'opened up next month. those whose opinions we have every reason to respect who tell us that it is t^he largest Service Flying Train­ ing School in the Dominion of Can­ ada. In addition to being the larg­ est airport, it is also one of the fin­ est, if not the finest. Mr. W. F. Evans, of the Department of Nation­ al Transport, who is the engineer in charge, and who has had the overseeing of several airports,' claims that the best features of the previous airports have been in­ corporated and improved upon. The buildings are now about ready for occupancy. Work is progressing on the runways although the wet weath­ er of the past couple of weeks has greatly • handicapped the work. The runways at Centralia are in the nature of a double triangle, one set within the other. - All told there will be nearly four miles, 150 feet wide. The foundations A pencil sharpener was required, jare iu for several of the runways Moved by Mrs. Beavers and G. ’an(i warm, dry weather* is required Lawson that the report be adopted to complete the surfacing, in full. 8 j Most of the workmen who have The congratulations of the Board J been engaged on the buildings have were offered by the chairman to Principal Creech on his success in obtaining his B.A. degree. Also leave of absence was given him to attend the graduation exercises on Thursday. Mr Creech thanked the Board for their past favours and co-operation in every way. Their leaves of ab­ sence on the . different had helped him in writing- secure his degree. The following, accounts dered paid on 'motion of J. and E. R. Hopper: supplies and repairs, $12.25; P. B. Yates, manual training supplies, $1.19; Federal Fire Insurance, pre­ mium, $6.5©; Southcott Bros., sup­ plies, $9.89; Canadian Scientific Co., supplies, $1.11; Grigg Stationery, supplies and stamps, $15.66; G. A. Hawkins, supplies, $6.65; Brown­ ing’s Drug Store, supplies, 75c; G. F. Skinner, supplies, 50 c. On motion of A. O. Elliot and W. G. 'Cochrane it was decided that should Mr. Creech return to as­ sume his old position the matter of salary be then discussed by the Board existing at that time. Car­ ried. All necessary repairs etc., will be looked after during the holidays by the Building and Grounds Commit­ tee. , Adjournment was moved by Beavers. occasions exams to were or- N. Willis S. Boardman, K. M. MacFaul, SNELL—DARLING Mrs Sec. ii' left Exeter and many of mem are engaged at the 1200-acre military camp now being established at Stony Point, on Lake Huron about 12 miles south of Grand Bend. Railway Spur Being Built A spur railway line is being built into the Centralia airport, the work of grading being almost completed. The installation of the heating sys­ tem, a' major operation, is now in progress. Several boilers from 12 tn 14 tons each are to be installed in a central heating system that will supply the forty-odd buildings. The last of the seven large hang­ ars is almost completed and during the past few months many planes of various types have been stored in them. Guards and mechanics from the*. R.C.A.F. have been on the job for weeks but as the arrangements for feeding the men at the airport are not complete, these men have been securing their meals Central Hotel, coming up lays. The latest report is to feet that the officers and nel from No. 9 Service Training School at P.E.I, at in the re- ef-the ©erson- Flylng School at Summerside, are to be transferred to Centralia practically in a body and are due to arrive here the sixth of next month. Confirmation is giv- (en to this report by the fact that many inquiries are now being re­ ceived for apartments and furnish­ ed homes for the wives and famil­ ies of the officers, of which there will be approximately 300. The de­ mand is going to be hard to fill. Al­ ready the request is for over twenty- five. A quiet wedding was solemnized at Calvary United church parson­ age, 3rd, ling, Mrs. ited Snell, youngest son of Mrs. Snell and the late Mr. J, >C. Snell, also of Exe­ ter. Rev. Duncan McTavish offic­ iated. The bride was becomingly attired hi a black tailored suit with white and black accessories and wore a corsage of Johanna Hill roses. Miss Grace Snell, sister of -the groom, was the bridesmaid, wear­ ing a tweed tailored suit with tan accessories and corsage of Talisman roses. Mr. Fred Darling, brother of the bride, assisted the groom. Following a luncheon toy the bri­ dal party, Mr, and Mrs. Snell left (time the nowfield will be in opera* on a short honeymoon trip. London, on Wednesday, June when Miss Lois Mabel Dar- youngest daughter of Mr. and A, Darling, of Exeter, was un­ in marriage to Mr. Charles E. Two Auxiliary Fields There are to be two fields to the Centralia Paved runways are being the Towland Construction London, at the 600-acre landing field at Grand Bend, now well under ’ relief field is at the runways will The roar of the motors, which is now no new thing over this coinmtin- ity, will be greatly intensified when the new field gotya into operation. It is difficult to realize that it was about the middle of September last that the work began on the new j buildings and that In a very short auxiliary Airport, built by Co., of The runways are way. The second St. Joseph, where be of sod. tiou.