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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-08-13, Page 1Single Copy, 5 cents Sixty-Nmth Year ding BOARD JDF EDUCATION McGEE—BLACK E. J, LauraB 1, R. Sie-W. A. M. MacFaul, Sec. MRS. JOHN MOORE PASSES STANLAKE—WORKMAN re- DEWAN—HORNE R.C.A.F. Enlistments father, bridal of the Rollins. paid for- Mrs. Mrs. marriage Luker, of a UNVEIL HONOR ROLL IN CROMARTY CHURCH by J. M. smaller towns of the province, walls have all been washed red leather spring-filled seats being installed. The old seats by her cou- London, the redingote Rev. A. Neil Millar, of lat-e Thomas Dearing and Horrell. In 1879 .she was to her late husband, John who died January 17 th, For over twenty years fol- of the Huron committee has and ’an office Clinton, Mr. Huron County that the public as the posi- Amounts certificate House Fly Spray quarts 75c pints 45c Bring in your container « Mr. Mr. mili- Mrs. Andrew Hamilton and daugh­ ter Janice are visiting with Hamilton at Stoney Point. Hamilton is employed at the tary camp being built there. H. Middleton. and Hay West Kalbfleiscii, Zurich; Livestock Spray gallons $1.25 quarts 40c — Sold in bulk — Township Chairman—E. Seaforth; J. son, A. Nicholson. Established 1873 Subscription, $2,00 per year .EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 13th, 1942 | WE SELL. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS E Buy as many and as often as' you can. niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinininiiiiiniiiiiiiihiiniiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiil? We wish to clear put die balance of ladies’ and misses’ summer wash dresses in a lurry so are offering them at greatly reduced prices. .<r” Ladies’ and Misses’ Sport £oats and Skirts We have just received a shipment of ladies’ and misses’ new sport coats and shirts • for fall, tweeds, plaids, etc. This is a* delayed shipment of ladies’ and misses’ work slacks—good quality navy drill—sizes 14 to 20 at $1.25, sizes 36 to 44 at $1.50 Men’s Khaki Pants At $2.50 and $2.75 a pair, the ideal pant for hot weather. Sizes 30 to 40. Also full line of men’s summer wash pants at $1.69 to $2.25. Boys sizes at $1.39 Men’s Harvesting Boots Sizes 6 to 11 at per pair $2.25. Also big variety of better boots at $2.95 and $5.50 a pair. Boys solid leather work boots at $2.75 a pair. f Large size linoleum rugs—sizes 12 ft. x 15 ft.—slightly imperfect. Regular price $25.00 on sale at $20.00 each 11SI i 11111111111111111E111! 91111 i 11111311 i 81313 3 i 11 i 111E! 91111 s 1119191111 i 1111111! I i 111 i i 111111111111 i 111 i 11111111 i I i 111 i 111111111141111111111 Special Values for Thursday,•- ■y & Saturday Lipton’s Noodle Soup Mix • 9 for Contains chicken! fat. Cooks in 7 min." ■“* Chipso ASitrll Large Package ....... *••*** Hillcrest Lard Pure Lard, 1-lb. Cartons Palmolive Soap A Real GoodvBuy Campbell’s Tomato Soup 9 frme 1 7r» The Big Seller ........................I “ JU I Garden Patch Peas 9 tine ‘’JQr. New Pack, Choice Quality ........“ Aeroxon Fly Coils They’re the Best ....... ‘Good Cooking Apples 11 qt. 6 qts., 25c {bring your own basket) TVV 2 rolls 5c ...per cake 5c Phone 32 amiiiiiiiiiiiiii Preserving Kettles and.Cold Pack Canners from 60c to $4.50 Fly Coils 6 for 10c Floor Wax 25c a lb. Lice Killer $3.00 a can Iron and stedl is getting scarce. Have your furnaces repaired at once. If you are in need*of pipes let us have your order as soon as possible. Brooms 25c to $1.10 Dust Mops 69c to $1*50 , Dust Pans 20c to 30c KASEIN COATING The speed finish for interiors. Kasein is macle in niite lovely colors. This coating can be ufied on Wall paper) gyproc or wood and the finish will not rub off and can be washed or spunged at any time. Priced at $1.15 for 5 pounds Plumbing Traquair’s Hardware Sign Work Tinsmithing Mt. Clifton Hunter, who is • ployed at the Wight Racking Toronto, is spending a month’s leave at his home here. em- Co„ sick Mr, and Mrs. Norman Hoag family, of Oshawat. are visiting Mrs. Hoag’s parent^, Mr, and W. J. Ford. - and With Mrs. Ver- and Captain D. J. Gladman, of non, B.C., and Mrs. - Gladn^an Peggy, of Oakville, are visiting at the home of Mr, F. W. Gladman. L.A.C. Orval Lawson, of Toronto, and Mrs. Lawson, are visiting the former’s patents, Mr. ahd G, W. Lawson. Witli Mrs. Your Superior Store Canadian Legion Exeter-Hensall Branch Canadian Legion Rooms, Exeter SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th at 8.30 sharp 5c a round 1 consolation prize Draw for consolation prize at 11 Property Transfers cottage on Huron street- oc- by Mr. Harry Henry, and by Mr. J. H, Jones, has been The cUpied owned sold to Mrs. Elizabeth MacDonald, of Cromarty. The sale Was put through by Mr, G. V. Pickard. Mr. Henry, accountant for Canada Pack­ ers, with Mrs, daughter The home will be occupied for the present by Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Rum- mell, who are moving to Exeter from Lucan, Mr. H. Hydro. The street formerly occupied by Mr. W. C. Allison and owned by the Moon­ ey Estate, has been sold to Mr. Norman Stanlake. Mr, C. V. Pick­ ard was the real estate agent, Henry and little are moving to Clinton. Mr. Rummel! having taken Lewis’ place with the rural brick residence on Thomas sZ Freak Cob of Corn John Huh ter has brought in>Mi­ to Ute Time’s-Advocate a freak cob of corn. Clustered around the main cob ate six smaller cobs in various stages of formation. New Sidewalk A pew cement sidewalk is beipg laid on James St. from Main street one block east to the James St. Un­ ited church, The sidewalk will be four inches higher and six inches wider than the old walk. Part of the old walk has been broken up for the greater distance the walk will be laid over the old Chief J. Norry is superinten- the work. The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held in the public library on Monday evening. Absent were W, H. Dearing, G. Lawson and W. G. Cochrane. Minutes of the previous and special meetings were read and approved. Repairs needed at the school as decided were left with the Building and Grounds Committee to be look­ ed after by the date school re-opens. All intervening correspondence was read by the chairman and dis­ cussed. It was moved by J. M, Southcott and seconded by W. May that a male teacher of shop work and lower school subjects with physical train­ ing qualifications be advertised for at once. Carried. The matter of selecting applicant was left with the Special Committee. Per A. O. Elliot and J. M. South­ cott, that the Unemployment Insur­ ance Commission be informed that the Board requests that the jani­ tor’s name be removed from the list of those coming under the- pro­ visions <for insurance, tipn is permanent, to be refunded and warded. Carried.4 On motion of W.May and Beavers it was decided Elliot be retained on school staff. Carried. Adjournment moved Southcott. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hookey and Eobbie, also Mr. Joe Sawyer all of Strathroy, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bates, Mr. and Mrs. J&eJVenner, Alice and Billy and Miss Pauline Oatley, of London, visited with Mr. J. H. Hook­ ey and Jim over the week-end. Carmel Presbyterian the wedding music was Mrs. Malcolm Dougall. ■signing of the register MacLaren sang ”O Pro- The bride, who was giv- The home of Mrs. Hannah Work­ man, Hensall, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, August 8, at 3 ip.m., when her youngest daughter, Mabel Irene, became the ,bride of Norman S. Stanlake, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Stanlake, of Exeter. The home decorations were pink and white streamers with wedding bells and bouquets of gladioli and sweet peas. The cere­ mony was performed by Rev. Wm. Weir of church and supplied by 'During the Mrs. W. A. mise Me”. en in marriage by her brother-in- law, Mr. Herbert Britton, of Dub­ lin, wore a floor-length gown of pink satin made with sweetheart neckline, basque waist and net re­ dingote finger-tip veil of illusion net caught with rose buds and car­ ried a shower bouquet of Better Time roses and bouVardia. Her only ornament was a gold locket worn by her mother on her wed­ ding day. The bridesmaid was Miss Margaret MacLaren, M.A.,' of Wa­ terloo, and the flower Gwendolyn and Joan Dublin, nieces of the bridesmaid wore a gown of turquoise blue ote over satin with shoulder-length veil and carried a shower bouquet of pink carnations. The flower girls wore dainty slipper-length yellow frocks and carried colonial bouquets of sweet peas and roses. The groomsman was Godbolt, of Centralia. After the wedding reception was held at the bride’s mother, wore a twin printed blue silk crepe with corsage of roses and the groom’s mother Was gowned in navy printed silk with corsage of roses. Th'e table was centred with the bride’s cake. Later the bride and groom left on .a trip to Parry Sound and tlie Muskoka Lakes. For traveling the bride wore an ice-blue silk jersey dress with navy wool redingote and navy accessories and a strand of Tuscan pearls, the gift of the groom. On their return they will reside ih Exeter, Guests to the number of 40 were present from Toronto, London, Ailsa Craig, Alvliiston, Seaforth, Dublin, Winnipeg, firucefield, Kip­ pen, Clinton, Exeter and Hensall. girls were Britton, of bride. The floor-length net reding- Mr. Gerald ceremony a the home of Mrs? Workman Mrs. C. H. Sanders, Borden and Britain, have returned home after holidaying for two weeks at Grand fiend. Mrs. 0. J. Stewart spent the two weeks with them. COUNTY EXECUTIVE WAR FINANCE COMM Pot the duration of the war the Victory Loan Committee and the War Savings Committee have been merged and are now known as the National War Finance Committee. The organization < County unit of this just been completed lias been opened in A. .J. McMurray is chairman and George H. Jefferson, of CJinton, is the County secretary. Local units of the Huron County organization follow: Village of Exeter Chairman—R. N. Creech. Committee on Sales—R. N. Creech, chairman; A. O. Elliot U. Snell. Merchants and Stamps—F. A. May, chairman; T. O. Southcott, R. Hopper, Public Relations—J, W. Morley, M. Southcott, R. N. Creech. Schools—H.' L. Sturgis, Jos. Ci’©ecli, Ray Waghorn. Employer & Employee—E. J. Green, ,B. W. Tuckey. , Stephen Township Chairman—H. K. Eilber, Crediton; B. D. Field, Thos. Love, Ed. Ne- diger. Usborne Township Chairman—Fred Dawson, R.R. Hensall; A. Wiseman. Hensall and Hay East Chairman—L. Back on the Job Mr. Garnet Flynn’s many friends are pleased to see him back again in his barber' shop after being ab­ sent for about two months. Mr. Flynn underwent an operation for acute appendicitis and for four weeks was in hospital and for the past month has been recuperating at his home. During his absence Mr. Ed. Willis has been in charge shop, assisted by Mr, Sam Mickle, Hensall; Paterson, P., J. McNaughton, Earl Campbell. Publicity—R. Zurich Chairman—A. A, Hess, Ward Fritz. Merchants and Stamps— bert. Publicity—-E. Gascho., of Tuqkersmitli Chesney, R.R. 4, W. Crich, K. Jack- NEW SEATS AT THEATRE Leavitt’s Theatre has been closed down the forepart of this week and when it re-opens Exeter will have one of the most up-to-date and comfortable theatres to be found in the The and are have all been removed and the in­ stallation of the new seats required the drilling of many holes in the cement floor. The drilling was done by a power drill. The theatre opens to-night (Thursday). Among the recent enlistments at No. 9 Recruiting Centre, R.C.A.F., London, are Douglas Scot McKay Sangster and George Alexander Sangster, of Hensall; Ross Bell Nairn, of R.R. 5, St. Marys; George Winston Chamberlain, of Forest; Edward Gedrge Ferdinand Miller, of Mitchell. ** Scanning — The Sports BOWLING NOTES Exeter Ladies’ Tournament Draws Twelve Rinks The Exeter Ladies’ Bowling club held a successful trebles tournament Tuesday afternoon and evening with twelve rinks. The club house was gaily decorated with flags and bunt­ ing. The president, Mrs. E. R. Hop­ per, welcomed the shower of rain early part of the cleared off nicely, end game was the local ladies ty lunch. Two in the evening, were awarded, follows: Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Belmont and Mrs. Haskett, of the London woods, won first prize with phis 21. Miss Gladys McMurray, Mrs, of St. Marys, Wilson, Mrs. of Wingham, In a toss the visitors. A slight fell -during the afternoon but it and one twelve- played, after which served a very dain- games were played Four sets of prizes The results were as Elm- three Per- Bramp­ ton, officiated at a wedding in the garden at “The Miramar,” Bort Cre­ dit, on Wednesday, August 5, when May Margaret, only daughter of Mr. and ‘Mrs. Donald T. Black, of Brampton became the bride of Wil­ liam Alexander McGee, of Exeter, eldest son of Mrs. McGee and the late Hector. McGee, of Brampton. Music was played by Miss Watt. Given in marriage by hex’ the bride wore a gown of satin, with her great-grandmother’s veil of Alencon lace falling from a coronet of white tulle and orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white roses and bouvardia’. Mrs. * Leslie Black, sister-in-law of the' bride, as matron of honor, wore a, gown of old rose taffeta. Miss Mary McGee was bridesmaid in xpauve net oyer taffeta. Both wore a head­ dress of matching flowers with shoulder-length veil and carried bouquets of yellow Queen Elizabeth roses. Little Sandra Thomson, as train bearer, wore primrose taf­ feta with matching tulle rosettes and yellow forget-me-nots, Tom McGee attended the groom- as best man and the ushers were''Douglas McGee and Leslie Black. The reception was held at the “Miramar”. Mrs. Black received wearing a pale green lace gown with white hat and corsage of white Killarney roses. Mrs. McGee as­ sisted wearing a blue sheer dress with matching hat and a corsage of pink roses, Mr. and Mrs. McGee left for a motor trip to Quebec, the bride wearing a pale blue light­ weight wool jersey,; dress, beige coat with blue hat and matching acces­ sories. Thfe bride and groom plan to live in Exeter? ’ARTHUR ATTFIELD IN i PARATROOP BATTALION J Mr. Walter Attfield, assistant en* gineer of the department of trans* ? port at the Centralia Airport, and , Mrs. Attfield, have received word • that their son, Sgt. Arthur J. Attfield# / has been attached to the Second Canadian Parachute Battalion and. ' is now stationed at Helena, Montana. Sgt, Attfield was two years over* seas with the Royal Canadian Regi­ ment and four months ago returned to Canada. Since that time he has been an instructor 'with the Oxford Rifles in British Columbia and was made acting Company Sergeant- Major in that battalion. Ten days ago he volunteered tor the para­ chute battalion and was accepted and is now stationed at Helena. The battalion is -made up of half Canadian and half American troops and Mr. Attfield will be with the American army for the duration of the war. On Saturday -last a son-in- law of Mr. and Mrs. Attfield, CpI. Don Teeple, with the R.C.A.F, in England, broadcasted He spoke to relatives in Exeter Guelph. Mrs. Teeple and her ! ter, Mrs. Hicks, are at present . iting in Owen Sound and are peeted home this week. Mrs. Hicks' husband is with the' Canadian ar­ tillery in England and expects to return to Canada in the near future. was among- those who messages to Canada, and sis- vis- ex- A special feature of the morning service at Cromarty church was the unveiling of the honor roll. Rev. P. Jamieson gave a very interest­ ing address before asking Miss Net­ tie Scott, Paisley, a daughter of the late Peter Scotty who was a former ’ h^jchuroh, to unveil £b$5i’e several names ^ffi>one girl of the Iro&ire serving then* s^was sung by Mrs. minister of/j tlie roll. T>m of the boyjs,/ communityLGv country. Ajd--^,- __ ___o ___ Cliff Miller 'amP- Earnest Temple­ man. Public School Re-Opens Sept 8th The Exeter public school will re­ open Tuesday, Sept. Sth, following the summer vacation. The high school will not re-open until Sep­ tember 22nd. This action has been taken by the government to allow the students to assist with farm work. the late R. H. Horne, became bride of William John Dewan, of Mrs. Dewan, of Lucan, and late W. J. Dewan. Rev. Fa- Miss Eliza- cou’sin the wedding Mrs. Mary Jane Moore, widow af the late John Moore, died Wednes­ day, August 5th, at the home of Mrs. Alice Mitchell, in her -8 Sth year. Mrs. Moore was born in Ste­ phen township in 1854, daughter* of the Hannah married Moore, 1933. lowing their marriage the family lived in Exeter where Mr. Moore was a pump-maker. The children were all born and raised here. In 1903 they moved to the West, settl­ ing at Wawota, Sask. Following Mr. Moore’s death, Mrs. Moore returned to Exeter and for the past seven years has lived with Mrs. Mitchell. Three sons survive, Fred, of Exeter; Charles, of Wawota and William of the West; also one sister, Mrs. Sam­ uel Wisler, of Mancelona, Mich. One daughter, Mrs. Sidney Litch­ field, predeceased her. The funeral was held from Mr. R. N. Rowe’S funeral chapel Friday last at two pan., with interment in the Exe­ ter cemetery. Rev. Mr. Clemens, of the Pentecostal Tabernacle, had charge of the service. ensemble accessor- of white was at- Standards of gladioli adorned the chancel- of St. Peter’s Cathedral, London, on Saturday morning, Aug­ ust 1st, when Gwendolyn Margaret Horne, daughter of Mrs. 0.. M. Horne and the son the ther Smith officiated, beth Murray, of Windsor, of the groom, played music. Given in sin, Wilbert bride wore of powder blue with navy ies and carried a . sheaf gladioli and roses. She •tended by Miss Jean Jones, of Exe­ ter, who wore a two-piece rose­ colored jersey suit and navy acces­ sories and carried a bouquet of white gladioli .and fern. James De­ wan, of Lucan, was his brother’s best man. Following a short honeymoon trip the young couple will reside in London. Exeter, Lucan, London, Ridgetown, Windsor, Hamilton Toronto. Guests attended from Warwick, and DIES IN STEPHEN TWP. and due and Mrs. Garland, were tied with Mrs. Duval and Mrs. Kerr, with 2 wins plus 24. former won second prize and the I latter third. For fourth prize Mrs. Howey, Mrs. Tuckey and Mrs. Jos. Davis had two wins plus 16. (Continued on Page Four) Jack Lawson, only son of Mr Mrs. Elmer Lawson, of the 11th concession of Stephen Township, died Thursday, August 6th, He was in his 22nd year. He was a mem­ ber of the Crediton United church Sunday School. Besides his par­ ents he is survived by his grand­ father, John Love, of Grand Bend. The funeral was held on Saturday from the family residence at 2 p.m. with ReV, L. H. Turner, of Cre­ diton * United church officiating. Interment was in Grand Bend Ceme­ tery. Honored on Birthday The family of Mrs, J. Harding met as a surprise in honor of her birthday and presented her with a bouquet of gladioli and also a beau­ tiful bedspread. A picnic supper of sandwiches, cake and. ice cream was enjoyed at Riverview Park. The highlight of the week’s en­ tertainment was the Station dance which was a tremendous success, thanks to the efforts of the Dance Committee -under the able leader­ ship of Flight Lieutenant McLean, who really goes t.o work when the welfare of the Station personnel is at stake. The Recreation Hall was gaily decorated for the occasion in colored ribbons, cascaded down from the rafters of the hall. The balcony was set as a lounge for those who wished to sit out. The Station orchestra did an ex* ceptionally good job when one they have gether for ist, A.W. woman in piano over evening0to received a he sat down to play. our Airwomen looked charming in their summer uniforms and those who attended did not miss a dance. We have a great many more Air­ men, than Airwomen on the Station and so we had the double pleasure of be^ing able to invite a number of young ladies from -the surrounding community to come along too, Mrs. M, C, Fletcher, Mrs. fit. L. Slt>- gis- and Mrs. H. Bollen acted as chaperons and escorted the follow* (Continued on Rage For#) particularly considers the fact that been unable to play to* some time. Ohr plan* Horwood, the only the band, turned ‘ half way through Flight Lieut. Webb, round of applause when Air* the the who