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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-09-17, Page 3%THE EXETER TIMES-APVQCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 17th, 1W2 Letters fa the War Time BaaFd from the Boys in England it was mostly due to shipping loss­ es. Nevertheless, the chocolates and biscuits tasted mighty good, after eating '’hard tack” gency rations, custom -in our one of us gets ; we share it up Mr. Maurice me by sending , Advocate at quite regular intervals. Therefore I am well posted on the news of Exeter and district, I am enjoying army life quite well, but I don’t think that I shall ever get accustomed to the English ‘climate. Thanks again'' from all the boys in our hut for the parcel and* may the day come soon when we over here will be able to do much for you folks back home you are FIRE PREVENTION WEEK—-OCT. 4-9 [MRS. SAMUEL MILLER, HAY TOWNSHIP PIES. Mrs. Samuel Miller, a resident of Hay Township for 17 years, died Sunday, Sept, 13th, in Victoria Hos- . pitul, London, in her 41st year. She had been in ill health for the past six years and was in the hospital tor five days. Born id Usborne Township, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. , Thomas Bell, of Usborne, who sur­ vive her.' She was a former school teacher in both Hay and Usborne townships. She was a member of the Lutheran church, Dashwood, Besides her parents, she is sur­ vived by her husband, five daugh­ ters, Rosalie, Meria, Mildred, Alice and Ruby; two sons, Thomas and Delmar; four Sisters, Mrs, Charles Stephen, of Elimville; Mildred Bell, of Detroit; 2nd Dieut, 'Bessie Bell, RegN., of New Jersey; Florence Bell, Reg.N., of Toronto; four bro­ thers, Wellington Bell, of Detroit; Harold Bell, of Elimville; Cpl. Lloyd Bell, of Rivers, Man.; Gra­ ham Bell, wireless operator, V.R., British Columbia, The body rested at the T, Hoffman funeral home from .of July '1st* j We keep moving around so much that, it is hard to keep, track of any other unit than your own and hard enough to keep in touch with one’s, 'own unit. The bridging section of our unit has been*away from the company since around the 1st of May and I guess once we get into the real stuff we will hardly ever know where each other will be* How is everything around the lodge? I sure would like to be. back with you, Will keep hoping, for that day to he soon, Was. sorry to read of Mrs. Dore’s death, She will surely he missed around the old town, especially these days, ,as she always took such a keen inter­ est in all welfare work. Well, I must again thank your committee for trust this will ing the best member me to the lodge is going regards. r. c. A, J?., Overseas, Aug. 6, 1942 Hxeter District War Time Bd., Deax’ Friends: I received youi' lovely parcel yes­ terday from youx* War Time Board and wish to pass on my best wishes to you all fox* beixxg so thoughtful of me. Yes-—thanks a million for youx* lively gift, You would never know Just how. a fellow feels when getting some little thing like that. Really I think it makes a person a little homesick, but just the same you think at least that you are not forgotten, aftex’ all, I will say here that the people are using us very well, at least I find them so in the north, where we are stationed* We are having very damp, cold weather now, almost as cold as OUr October, No fooL ing, I think it has rained every day for the last month, but as the land is light,, we have very little water around. The crops have grown very tall with some of them down flat and Still looking green. They started seeding here more than a month before they* usually do at home, yet there are no crops cut, ■although the barley is turning. There are plenty of here and lots -of hare around, very much like jack rabbits, I believe rabbit,' although little lighter in weight, very mild wintex* here about all the time and washed out for a‘few, try ing left it went hard, in this country and due to the war they had to preserve the glycerine fox* munitions, etc. Chocolate and -sweets (candy) came into ratiorting on the 1st of August. It’s not the price of choco­ late but the 'fact that it found to buy and it is much from Canadian chocolate buddies were sure glad home chocolate again. You deserve much credit ing such a -wonderful parcel, liked the variety" and every article in was face can't In from everyone workers, etc.) is enjoying a bit of-Jbeth. a holiday. To save travelling by trains and causing congestions at the speaker at Thames Road, Roy’s railway Stations’ the government has and Elimville on ‘Sunday and planned a “stay at home holiday.” ■ livered splendid temperance In the town -near by they have a-l-dl,esses all points, fair, in the park. It has some mid- I way, but is- not like Canadian fairs. Here they just have the electric cars, merry-go-round and a few nucM -___ ___ places to throw pennies, throw balls, you all again and think of Ihe good - play darts and the familiar Pin-j victoria * Hospital, But as we ! ball games. For the enjoyment and njce]y. • amusement-of the holidayers they have amateur boxing, racing, carni­ val, clowns, etc. To conserve pet­ rol (gas) and electricity the fairs run a steam engine which runs a dynamo to supply power fox* electric cars and lights and deise'l run the merry-go-round children’s roundabout, visited this fair I missed iar calls, hot dogs, ice cream, chil­ ly-bears, lemonade, etc. This town I about the size Exeter. They swimming pool grounds are well kept so that at­ tracts many of the holidayers. While I was returning to camp on my bicycle (the only means of transportation other than crowded buses) I met Rev. Hill from Exeter. I was just talking to him for ?x few moments as I had to be in camp by ten. He is ixx the next camp so I expect he Will pay me a visit. Something has just gone wrong with the rectifier and it is my job to fix it, so I will close with very much appreciation and many thanks for your- thoughtfulness. Yours, R. F. Sgmn. R. F. Gollings, 1st Sigs. Reserve Unit, Can. Army Overseas * » England, Exetei* War Time Board: - Through the generosity of your War Time Board I am again writing to you to thank you for the nice parcel which I received some few 1 days ago and as you . will know I through the letfei’s yon receive from i others, youi* parcels are always wel- | come. I Things are going pretty good ; ' with me, I am in charge, of trans­ port nOWB and it siire is some job keeping H vehicles going and in shape to shit amy officials. Had a nice 14-day leave up to -Scotland some little time ago and really enjoyed it. I expect that will be my last for some little time. Will be glad when we can get going, so ' hope when we do it won’t take us I too long t-o got this mess cleaned I tip so that we can get back to good as ew* It is always the hat, that whenevei* a parcel from tome, amongst us, Coates has obliged the Exeter Times- as as and fine your kindness, and find everyone enjoy- of everything. Re- all the boys around tell them everything with me. Kindest doing for us, I remain Yours faithfully, R. J, Dbsrpsiers Gnr. R, J, Desrosiers, Sincerely yours, . Scotty Al8142 Sgt. A. M. Easton, 1st Field Park Co., R.C.E., Can. Army Overseas. R.C.N. Harry where 4th partridge jumping our own they t are theythe same might be a We had a with robins flying only . days. I might say I am with a Night Fighter station, working from 9.30 at night, to 8.30 the next morning, so you see it is kind of odd sleep­ ing during the day. We are not allowed to tell you anything of what might be going on, but I will say. it is very hot at times. But we all hope it soon will be over,* then back home we come. I don’t want to bore you with such “'Small things but I know you understand why I don’t tell you more. All I can say is thank everybody once more for The and good work, forget you. who made this ’ possible the best of luck in your I am sure no one will Thank- you very much. Yours truly, Harry R116677 Frayne, *H. J., (Can.) L.A.C. 409 Squadron, R.C.A.F. Overseas. ** * England, Aug. 7 ■Exeter District War Time Bd.: Received your most welcome, par­ cel and enjoyed it very much. Please thank the Committee- on my behalf and tell them -that I shall never for­ get my old home town and the friend's that I have left behind. When this war is over I shall visit times I spent in Exeter. all know, if they don’t soon start this second front, the lads over here are going, to be a long time before they see their friends, and the loved ones at home again. Cheerio and all the best. I main re- Yours sincerely, Laverne A4123 Pte. L. Brimacombe, H*Q. 1st Can. Inf. Bde., Can. Army Overseas. ' - ■ * * * Aug* 13, Exeter War Time Board: I received a parcel from you and as usual it was in good condition. I have received several of these from you and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate them, a million."' ' Yours sincerely, R. H. L.A.C. R. H. Quinton, R.C.A.F., Overseas. * * * August Exeter Wdr Time- Board: Received -your most welcome par­ cel, the met the . to meet someone you know from home. It was Ches. Cornish and lie sure looked good. He is fed up like the rest of us but I guess -that’s nothing to worry about. The nights are gettin. over here. time till it will be dark at six. sort of hate the blackout so early. My leave comes aiid I guess I Will time, Have been and its real nice— Canada -than the rest of England. Am in the best of health so have nothing to worry about. Thanks once more for the'parcel. I sure do appreciate it. All of the best, 1942 Thanks Quinton 4, 1942 It always seems to come at right time in every case. I one of the chaps from Exeter other day and it sure was nice g shorter It won’t be such a long I thoughts of the up in September go to Devon this that way twice -much more like A951S W. J. Serveiit sjt Bill A28245 11th A.F.R., 9 th Battery, R.C.A., Cab, Army Overseas, * * * 'England, Aug. Exeter War Time Board: I am writing tp you in regard to the most welcome parcel I received from you last night. The parcel sure fitted into the picture swell. It arrived in Al condition except fpr ope corner, which had been damaged, but luckily the tin of Klick took all the blame. The articles in the parcel are of utmost use now that this coun­ is not producing or manufactur- luxuries. Just the other day I the top off my toothpaste and It was manufactured WINQHELSEA Mr, and Mrs, Zion, visited on and. Mrs. Frank Mr. and Mrs" Brock, with Mr. of Pym and the week- George Sunday Brock. Mervin family, of Thedford, spent end with Mr. and Mrs. John Prance. Mr. and Mrs. H. Bailey spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Col­ lier, pf Kirkton. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Johns visit­ ed on Sunday with Mr., "and Mrs. Fred Long, of Atwood ' , Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Brock spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Goldwyn Glenn, of Brinsley. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller, of Stratford, and Mrs. S. Miller, of Cromarty, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Batten. THAMES ROAD Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gardiner and Miss I. Turnbull, of London, spent can’t be different that my to taste I Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur for pick- G'ardiner. \ 11 Rev. Mair spent a couple of days Toronto’ this week attending well chosen, especially the Emmanuel College Alumni, cloth as they are needed and | be bought without coupons. [ this country it is August week' Aug.--3 to Aug. 10 and most ( day I Edwin Miller spent a few days [at Napanee, with his grandparents. Bruce Malir returned home Mon- r after spending five months (shops and a few war-J working in a milk factory in Lam- Rev. Robt. Hicks, of London, was de- ad- One hundred soldiers from towel camped on the church , for dinner on Friday before | ceeding to Exeter. | Mrs. William- Jeffrey, who is improving Lis- lawn pro- t Mrs. day. . and Mrs. C. Lillie, visited Patterson, of Hensall, on rk engines to and the When I the .famil- the funeral took place :at 2 p.m- Tuesday, followed by service in Zion Lutheran church. Interment was in the Lutheran Bronson cemetery. TUCKERSMITH WOMAN BURIED AT EXETER Line The death occurred on Thursday, Sept. 10th, of Mrs. William Pepper, a well known district resident, who passed away at her home in 'Tucker­ smith, one and one-quarter miles east of Hensall, in her 6 6th year. Mrs. Pepper, who had been in poor health since Christmas, was the former Elizabeth Ann Pepper, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pepper, and had resided on the farm where she died for the past 40 years, with the exception of ■three years spent at Walton. Sur­ viving are her husband, four daugh­ ters, Mrs. Wilmer McClinchey, Var­ na; Miss Grace Pepper, Mrs. T. Sla­ vin and Mrs. G. Tinney, of Hay; six sons, Ernest, Sarnia; John, Dash­ wood; Foster* Parkhill; Stewart, at home; Sandy, Mill Road, Tucker­ smith; Nelson,' of Hamilton, and four brothers, William and Charles, Toronto; Wesley, London, and John, of Deloraine; Manitoba. Funeral services were held from her late home on Saturday at 2 p.m. when the services were conducted by Rev. R. A. Brook, assisted by Rev. Arthur Sinclair, of Bly th. Inter­ ment was made in Exeter cemetery. Art* is in Miller, Edwin with Mr.and Sun- SAINTSBURY 1 Rev. Canon James conducted thanksgiving services at Ailsa Craig on Sunday. Rev. Mervin Elston took the service in St. Patrick's church. Mr. Ivan Davis spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Heber Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis and and Mrs. Heber DaVis, Allmarie Lexie spent Sunday with Mr. Mrs. Garfield Needham, of London township. Miss Lorraine DObbs, of London, spent Sunday under the -parental roof. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mullens, of Aylmer, spent Sunday with the lat­ ter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins. the Mr. and and Manager:' “I advise you to let the 'villain shoot himself instead of tak­ ing poison.” Author of New Play: "Really?” „ “It’d wake the audience up.” have mentioned is and population of have a wonderful (tank) and the Gollings / Augst 1st August 4, 1942 Exeter Dist. War Time Board: —^Thanks very much for the Canada and peace times again. Wonderful parcel I received to ( Only I hope* this time it is a lasting day, It was really a happy day for j peace, I have never been able to all the boys in our hut, for none of j locate any of the Dxeter boys—ohly us has received anything from home Verne Harness and I had Austin for at least two months. I giioss Schwalm call to see me on. the night I CUT COARSE FOR THE PIPE J Teacher: “Tommy,' how make a few?” • Tommy: “Three or four.” “How many make a dozen?” “Twelve.”. “How many make a million?” “Very few.” many GREENWAY The Harmony Class of the United church are holding their meeting on Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Lawrence Curts. Jack Pollock, of Kerrwood, visit­ ed last week with his cousin, Mor­ ley Pollock, Wedding bells are ringing in -this community, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Young, of Lu­ can, visited’ on Sunday with Mr and Mrs. Henry Belling. School re-opened last Tuesday with Miss Emery, of Centenary* at the Corbett school as teacher and Miss Oestricher, of Dashwood, as teacher, at. the north school. The south -school and west school have been closed on account of lack of pupils. Mr. and Mrs. Byron Brown, of Toronto, visited last week at the home of his father, Mr. W. J. Brown. Messx*s. Berton Brophey and Ray­ burn Ulens left last week to join the Air Force. Mr.; and Mrs. Emerson Woodburn I and Leona visited on Sunday with ! friends at Brinsley. Mrs. Wm. Sherritt went to Wind­ sox* -on Saturday to visit with her daughter, Mrs. K. Poore. We are glad to report Mrs. Sherritt is some- | what improved from her illness. - (Intended for last week) Mr. and Mrs. Russell Pollock, Margery and Petei’ and Miss Mary I Corbett, of London, spent the week- | end with relatives. ’ Week-end visitors with Mrs. W. T. Ulens were: Miss Lillian Ulens, of Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Forsyth, of Detroit, and Mr. W. ‘For­ syth and Miss Ula Ulens, of London. Mrs. Wm. Sherritt is ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Webb. Her daughter, Mrs. K. Poore, of Wind­ sor, is visiting her. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. McPherson and family returned to Toronto af­ ter spending the summer here. Miss Evelyn Bullock, of Wood­ ham, and Miss Ina Bullock, of ~ ter, spent "the week-end with and Mrs. Ed. Bullock. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Eagleson McMunn, of Hamil- week-end with Mr. Eagleson. Woodburn returned Exe- Mr. and Miss Catherine ton, spent the and. Mrs. Wm. Mr. Dawson to Toronto on Monday after spend­ ing his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chid. Woodburn. Mr. and Mrs. Joe. Hodge and Joanne, and Mr. Claude Detloft, of Detroit, spent a few days and Mrs. Albert Pollock. Miss Violet Smith, of spent the week-end at the Mr. W. J. Brown. Mrs. A. F. Matthews, Miss Mary Matthews and Mr. and Mrs. Edi­ son Matthews, of London, visited on Monday with Mrs. W. T. Ulens. with Mr. Toronto, home of SHIPKA Miss Dorothy Merriott had the misfortune, while playing at school, to have her collar bone broken. Corporal Art Gaiser, who is tak­ ing .a two-mouths’ course at Kings­ ton,. spent the week-end at his home here. A number from, here attended the anniversary services .at Brinsley on, Sunday last, A number the funeral Pherson, of last. Mr. Cecil spent the week-end at Mr. Kenneth Baker. Anniversary services next Sunday, Sept, 20th, -at the Un­ ited church. Rev. Reba Hern, B.A., of Varna, the only ordained lady minister of the United church in active work in Ontario will be the guest speaker at both services, after­ noon at 2.3'0, evening at 7.30, Sun­ day School at 1.30, Special music will be given. Everybody welcome. Miss Nola Sweitzer, R.N., has re­ turned to Victoria Hospital, London, after a month’s holiday with her parents, Mr. .and Mrs. M. Sweitzer. (Intended for last week) and Mrs. Ed. Lamport and attended the Lamport re- at Spruce Grove on Labor from here attended of the late Sandy Mc- Parkhill,on Monday Fire Prevention Week this year w Canada and the United States wilL be held October 4 to 9. It is always held in the week fpr which October 9 falls, the day in 1871 that Mrs. O’Leary’s world-re­ nowned cow kicked over the lank tern that started the Chicago fire* In that conflagration 200 people died, 100,000 were made homeless and 18,000 houses were destroyed in an area of 2,000 acres. Lovie, of Grand Bend, the home of will be held John Lynch, of Detroit, call­ friends here on Sunday last, and Mrs. Elijah Harlton and in Victoria the week- on Hicks, of DEWAN—HARRIGAN St. Patrick’s church, Biddulph, was lite scene of a pretty wedding when Mary Ethel, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Harrigan, Lu­ can, was united in marriage to Mr- James Michael Dewan, son of Mrs. 1 Dewan, also of Lucan, and 'the late .William Dewan. Rev. J. A. Mack- esy -officiated with Rev. J. C. Kelly in the sanctuary. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was be­ comingly attired in a floor-length gown of blue. The fitted bodice was of lace, from which the full skirt fell in graceful folds. She wore as headdress a heart-shaped halo of pink net with a shoulder-length veil and carried a shower bouquet of pink roses and bouvardia. Miss Rita Harrigan, as her sisters only attendant, looked charming in a floor-length gown of shell pink chif­ fon with blue accessories. She car­ ried a shower bouquet of carna­ tions and snapdragon. The bride­ groom was attended by his cousin, Mr. Joseph Dewan. were Joseph Harrigan and Dewan. Following a wedding breakfast the Hotel London. Dewan left later for for a honeymoon. ’ veled in a blush pink redingote" with •poudre blue accessories. The ushers Mr. John ceremony served at and Mrs. Tues- J Mr. family union Day. Mr. ed on Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Harlton and .family, of Granton, spent Sunday last with Mr. and Mrs. Herb, Harl- ton. Miss Dorothy Harlton, of St. Thomas Hospital and at present tak­ ing a two months’ course Hospital, London, spent end at her home here. Public School opened day ..with Miss -Mildred Centralia, as teacher. Miss Alma Ratz left on Tuesday for Zion, where she is engaged as teacher for the coming year. Miss Jean McKenzie is at pre­ sent visiting in Windsor and at­ tended the marriage of Miss Mary Margaret McKenzie on Saturday last. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Scott '(nee Hazel Pickering) who was married on Saturday last by Rev. L. H. Turner. Miss Eva Pickering, of London, is at present visiting at her home here; also Mrs. Wm. Latta and baby at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Pickering. Mrs. Wm. Sherritt, of Greenway, who has been seriously ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam. Webb, is slightly improved. Her daugh­ ter, Mrs. Poore, of Windsor, is nurs­ ing her. the was Mr. • Niagara Falls The bride tra­ Magging, Bragging Pains In the Back Many women have to do their own housework, and the constant bend­ ing oyer, lifting, making beds,, sweeping, ironing, sewing, so neces­ sary to perform their household, duties puts a heavy strain on the * back and kidneys, and if there were no kidney weakness the back would be strong and well. Doan’s Kidney Pills help to give ' relief to weak, backache, kidney suf­ fering women. Doan’s Kidney Pills are put up in an oblong grey box wif mark a “Maple Leaf wrapper. Don’t accept a substitute, sure and get “Doan’s.” The T. Milburn Co_ LtA, Ttannto, box with our trade !” on CUT FINE FOR CIGARETTES f Province iVt.mi (Sighed), City or Totvtt (name of tltiii btre) VETERANS* YOU ARE NEEDED AGAIN! Attention.! You men of 1914-1918 . . * get into the present scrap! The age limit has now been raised to 55 in categories A, B, and C, —- so here’s your chance! ’ Veterans are urgently required for defence in operational areas, as reinforcements for Veteran Guard of Canada Units now Overseas and for vitally important guard duties. The Veterans Guard of Canada is -very much on Active Service tn Canada and Overseas > . . It is a Corps—-an integral part of the Canadian Active Army . . * in which any Veteran may be proud to serye ... in which he can serve well. Is Your Present Job More Important Than This ? Men are badly needed . . . advancement is rapid. There are many vacancies for technicians, administration personnel and those skilled in trades. Special Trades Pay and Allowances apply. The Need is Urgent. The Dufies are Important. Promotion is Rapid. if yoit served in the Empire Forces in 1914-1918 and Want to do your bit in this war— » join Noir. ffil.'Sea the tiearcii recruiting officer, oT,lf thoro Is none In your vicinity, flit In this coupon and mail It now. i 1 I 1 I t i Officer Administering, Veterans Guard i>f Canada, P5 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario. I dm a veteran of the last tvar. Please send me more information about enlistment in the Veterans Guard of Canada. My tiaffit! is My address Nd. Street or jR.R. Served in the last war wioh