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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-10-15, Page 1Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 15 th, 1942 SKULL FRACTURED WHEN STRUCK BY PROPELLER Fall and Winter Requirements Owing to the difficulty of securing many lines of merchandise, even staple lines, we would advise buying your winter requirements early, particularly in such lines as underwear etc. We still carry the1" best brands of these lines, such as Stanfield’s, Turnbull’s, Penman’s, Watson’s etc. ■* Smyrna Scatter Rugs on Sale 60 only Smyrna reversible scatter rugs, size 25x48 inches, plain grounds of rose, blue, mauve and green with small floral designs, a real quality rug on sale while they last o ■ ° at only $3.95 each. These/are suitable for any room in Hie home. A.C.l William Bloom, of Ottawa, was admitted minster Hospital, London, on Mon­ day, having suffered a skull and. qther serious .......... about the head when he came ,in contact with a Whirling ..propeller at No. 9 S.F.T.S., Exeter, The ac­ cident occurred during night flying operations. After a fire had broken out in the carburetor of one of the training planes the student flier rushed in with an extinguisher and in his haste, collided - with the propeller. He was given first aid-'and accord­ ing to officials, medical attention was on the scene within five min­ utes after the mishap. He was at­ tended by Squadron Leader J, E. P. Gamble, senior, officer of the sta­ tion. Later lie was removed to Westminster Hospital. He is a son of Louis Bloom, 260 Laurier Ave. east, Ottawa, and next of been notified. The latest from the hospital state that dition is "dangerous”. aged 20; to West- fractured injuries kin has reports his con- Congoleum Rugs We still have a good range of patterns in congoleum rugs. Floor coverings are very • scarce, so if you need above lines, buy now Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Fall and Winter Coats FORCED LANDING When the engines of his plane failed Monday about s-tudent flier from No. 9 Exeter, the farm of Mi’ south of town.. With his engines stopped the student made an ex­ cellent landing. The only damage was to one nt the propellers. On Wednesday afternoon the large bank bam of Mr, Melvin King, 3rd concession of Stephen township, was completely destroyed by fire together with. the contents and on adjoining straw shed also fell a prey to the flames. The fire started when, a neighbor endeavored to start a gasoline engine preparatory to grinding some knives and the en­ gine back-fired or exploded, setting a fire that spread rapidly until the whole building was a mass of flames. Mi*. King and his son Rus­ sell were at a neighbor’s silo-filling at the time. In the building were some 2OQ.bushels of wheat and about 7'00 bushels of oats. Fortunately most of the wheat was in an ad­ joining building which the fire­ fighting force from the neighbor­ ing airport saved with difficulty, Eighteen to twenty loads of hay and some 60 loads of straw were burned and a cream separator and root pulper destroyed, A large cement silo that had been filled only that morning was split from top to bottom by the heat. The loss is only partly covered by insurance. Sixty-Ninth Year BARN IN STEPHEN DESTROYED BY FIRE Single Copy, 5 cents PROCLAMATION!! Our Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen are in urgent need of fin­ ancial support. In view of this, the co-operation of every citizen, of the Village of Exeter and district is earnestly re­ quested in the forthcoming Victory Loan. As citizens, you are asked to attend the Sunday evening service in Leavitt’s Theatre and, if possible, the Flag Raising Ceremony at the Town Hall, Monday Next at 12 p.m.;ralso to fly flags from your homes and business places during the drive, and, most important of all, to purchase bonds to the limit of your ability. training noon, a S.F.T.S., made a forced -landing on "'r. Milo Snell, just HURON COUNTY IS READY FOR OPENING OF THIRD VICTORY LOAN Our boys are on the front line. Let us provide them with tools. Signed on behalf of the Council of the Village of Exeter. You will be surprised under present conditions to find*such a fine showing of 'coats. We carry small, medium, half sizes as well as extra large. Prices are very reasonable. i WE SELL WAR SAVINGS STAMPS I - Buy as many and as often as you can. " E IfriiiiijeiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiniRiniii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiuiriiiniiiii? • Flannelette for Fall and Winter We are showing a fine range of flannelettes in plain white, stripes and figured patterns Buy w4iat you reasonably need now. New Hand-Bags for Fall Ladies’ hand bags for fall are now in stock. New styles at attractive prices iiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiigiiiHniniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiimniiiiii Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday MILITARY MANOEUVRES A detachment of the First Hus­ sars, from- London, in conjunction with the local unit,, under Colonel Sanderson, were on a tliree-day manoeuvre over the week-end in motor lorries. • They came from Lon­ don, -to Exeter and spent some time at the lake front. They spent Sat­ urday night in Exeter, using the town hall as barracks and the Le­ gion" rooms as a mess hall. On Sun­ day evening the separate detach­ ments attended divine service, one detachment -going to James Street United Church in a body and the oth­ er to Caven Presbyterian Church. At Caven Church about twenty of the members assisted the choir and Sergeant Willie Bell sang a solo, “My Task”. • ' I * ■ * . BURIED IN EXETER Canvassers Have Been Selected— October 19 is the Opening Day. The latest word from the Vic­ tory Loan Headquarters at Clinton is that everything is in readiness for the Third Victory Loan open­ ing on October 19, The County quota has been set at -$1,900,000, which in turn has been broken down for. each canvassing district on a- per capita basis. The municipal’ ch^mien generally agree that the q’qotas are equitable and will be reached, if not exceeded. The canvassers have been select? ed with great care. These are the men who will make a thorough can­ vass of their territory. Every one will be contacted. Every citizen will be expected to purchase Victory Bonds to the limit of his or hei’ Nothing matters now This is a total war. an all-out effort for No alibis are legiti- B. W. Tuckey, Reeve God Save the King With the R.C.A.F. William Dalton Clive McAlister, of 917 W. Wildwood, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, recently enlisted with the R.C.A.F. at Windsor as ah’ crew. Mr, McAlister is a grandson of Dr. D. A. and Mrs. Anderson, of Exeter. FROM jqo g SERVICE FLYING TRAINING SCHOOt New Army Officer Cadet Grant W. Taylor, who has been, taking an officers’ training course at Brookville, has earned his certificate and a commissioned rank of second lieutenant, the gradua­ tion, exercises being held on Satur­ day. Lieut. -Taylor is spending a few7 days with_his parents, Mr. and being, Maple Leaf Canned Peas 9 Imc Now pack, No. 4 sieve .............“ Ulla wlL Spanish Onions ‘ A |Le OX/. Local grown ...............................* IMa* Niblets Corn 14-oz. tins .............. York Golden Corn 1 Large 20-oz. tins, Choice Quality <***14 2 for 25c Phone 32 Green Gage Plums Choice Quality, 16-oz. tins Nice White Cheese June Make ............................ Aunt Jemima Ready-Mix For Pancakes ..................... Hillcrest Pure Lard 1 lb. packages ........ . min each 10c Mr. Samuel John Elliott, for many years a resident of Exeter, died in Clinton on Saturday, Oc­ tober 10, in his 74tli year. Mr. Elliott suffered a stroke about a yveek and a half previous to his death.' In 1937 he was -predeceased by his wife, the late Emily Brooks. He was a retired railroad conduc­ tor.z Surviving are -two brothers, Thomas, of Exeter, and William, of Kirkton. The funeral took place on Tuesday at. 2 p.m. from Mr. E. R. 'Hopper’s funeral parlor, the service being conducted by Rev. N. J. Woods. The bearers were Messrs. G. S. Howard, Wm. and Ar­ chie Ryckman, John Campbell, W. Tuckey and Gleason Gill. Mrs. Hector Taylor, before posted at Petawawa. B. blue. has sent a son, sent a husband, seen a father igo What ' We -X ‘ ■ 'Flyer Is Missing/*" Fit. Sgt, Charles William 'Keddy, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Keddy, .of Glencoe, and nephew of Mr. W. C, and Miss Nettie Keddy, of Us- borne, was last week officially re­ ported missing over Germany. Fit. Sgt. Keddy was piloting a bomber. He enlisted in the West and overseas last November. went jiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin Furnaces, Stoves, Heaters If you need a new furnace come in at once and see us. We also repair and clean old furnaces. We have a few Quebec Heaters and Stoves left. Come in and see them. 41 lb DANCE Exeter Arena Saturday, Oct. 17 I STOVE PIPES .... 20c 6 inch hand made pipes 25c 22c 7 inch "hand made pipes 25c We also have *4, V2, % lengths, tees, elbows tapers, dampers 6 inch pat. pipes at ..... 7 incll pat. pipes at .. music by the “MOONLIGHT SERENADERS” FURNACE PIPES 7 and 8 inch light and heavy galvanized pipes and elbows. ♦ Admission 35c anti 25c Dancing each Saturday Evening Special War Time Prices on Laco Lamp Bulbs 26, 4-0, 60 watts at ........ 15c 150 watt frosted or clear 30c 75 and 100 waits at 20c 200 watt frosted or clear 42c Canadian Legion Exeter-Hensall Branch 167 Chan Wax .............59c lb. Johnston’s Wax .\59c lb. ACro Wax ................ 25c lb. Royal Amber Wax ...>...,29c lb. Johnston’s Gio-Coat Wax..59c pt. Lawri Rakes —.----------1 ... M n, . , ; -----— 75c to $L15 Lawn Brooms Old English No Rubbing Wax 49c per pints O-0edar Furniture Polish 250 anti 50c bottle Hawes Lemon, Oil ....25c bottle $1.00 Traquair’s Hardware Plumbing Sign Work Tinsmithing ’Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllio STEWART’S GARAGE Main Street, Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8.30 IF 15 Rounds — 8 Chickens 7 Ducks 15 lb. Turkey as a Door Prize Thanksgiving visitors gt the home of Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Jolly were Mrs. Marshall Jones, of M^ese Jaw, Sask., Wife of an Observer in the R.O.A.F., now stationed at Halifax, NX; A.C.2: Rdbei't Jolly, R.C.A.F., T.t.S„ St Thomas,; formerly of Letnbery, Sask,; A.0.2 Donald Jol­ ly, R.O.A.F., of Fingal, Ont.; Nor­ man Jolly, of London and Mr. and Mrs, IL McInnis, Exeter. Caven Anniversary Oaven Presbyterian anniversary will be held next Sunday conduct- ed by Rev. A. J. Gowiand, M.A.', of Knox Presbyterian Chuvch> St. Marys, Mr. Frank Rockwood, ten­ or, gold medalist, Who has been sing*1 ing during the past summer far Mr. Harvey Rebb, o£ Loudon, will assist the choir. 3 consolation prizes—Woolcot blankets. Admission 25c; Extra Card 10c 10 Extra Rounds •— Turkeys 1 EVERYBODY WELCOME HARVEST SERVICES AT MAIN. STREET CHURCH A Harvest Thanksgiving "service was held in Main Street United Church on Sunday morning with a splendid attendance, the church be­ ing suitably decorated with autumn fruits, vegetables and flowers. “Thankfulness as a Test of Charac­ ter” was the subject of the minister’s address. A person who is not -cap­ able of appreciating what is done on his -behalf will be incapable of any other worthy emotion, for in the giving of thanks, a man is un­ selfish, pure in heart and honor­ able. . The Old Testament lesson was chosen from the 3rd chapter of Habakkuk, in which the prophet gave Jhanks in spite of the fact that the fig tree did not blosom, there was no fruit on the vines, the fields yielded no meat and there were no herds in the stalls. His thanks­ giving was Without any reservations, completely independent of all ma­ terial concerns. The Chaldeans were overrunning his land, laying Waste the crops and pillaging on every hand, yet the prophet Habakkuk was able to rejoice in the Lord and to joy in the God of his,, salvation. We too live ill a time of war ^and should be able to give thanks as well as did Habakkuk. Particu­ larly here in Canada, where the earth has brought forth abundantly, should it be possible to return thanks to the Giver. And it is to God that man should render thanks, not just in a general, impersonal way, but to God who is the Giver of every good and -perfect gift, and who is the author and finisher of our faith. In the morning the choir under the direction of Mrs. Willard sang “Sing Unto the Lord with ’Thanks­ giving”, while in the evening the anthem was “Be Joyful in the Lord.” resources, but Victory. It caHs for everybody, mate now. . A complete report on each citi­ zen will be made -by the canvasser. These reports will be checked by the muncipal chairman. If deemed wise, a call-back will be made. The reason for this thoroughness is the urgent need for a complete sales- coverage so that all available sur­ plus money in town, village and country will be secured to purchase vital supplies of war for our gallant boys in khaki and Many a parent many a wife has many a child has overseas to protect Canada, are the rest of us going to do? are Canadians but have we done anything to prove it? It is the duty of "every citizen to support the Third Victory Loan. It isn’t possible to hide behind a smoke-screen any longer. If every- citizen co-operates fully in Huron County, the quota of $1,.900,00-0 will be oversubscribed in ten days following the opening of the Loan. (Following is a partial list of the canvassers in Huron County: Exeter—-A. O. Elliot, Ulric Snell, R. N. Creech. Stephen—B. D. Field, "A. G. Webb, Thos. Love, H. K. Eilber, Jas. H. Dalton, Chas. Anderson. -Usborne—A. Wiseman, son. Hpnsall and Hay East—Robert Paltferson, P. L. McNaughton, Earl Campbell. ‘Zurich and Hay West-—A. Edig- hoffer, W. Edighoffer. Brussels — Robert Robert Warwick. Blyth—Miss Jessie Phillips. Tuckersmith Jackson, A, Nicholson. McKillop—Russell Bolton, Jack Eckert. Hullett—W. R. Dale. Seaforth—M. A. Reid, C. Cham­ berlain, J. A. Stewart, D. L. Reid. Clinton—II. E blns. Stanley—John to be appointed. Goderich Township- ton, George Ginn and one to be ap­ pointed. MALICIOUS RUMORS at- J. F. Daw- Bowman and W. Crich, H. Jewitt, W. J. Rorke, G. Scrib- M-cAsh and two Ernest Johns- At Nietos Wedding and Mrs. George Jaques Follow th© Classifieds—they save you money. Underwent Operation . Mr. W. C. Bearce was rushed Victoria Hospital, London, late Sat­ urday evening and early Sunday morning underwent an operation. He is recovering nicely. His many friends in Exeter hope for a speedy recovery* to Mr. ___ .. „were at Birr recently attending the marriage of their niece, Ida Lor- ene, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W, Stevenson to Ar­ thur Russell MelCeen, oldest son of Mr, and Mrs. Arthur McKeen, of Ilderton. The marriage took place in the Birr -United Church, Little Jane Lee Francis, o£ Tavistock, as a dainty flower girl, was onoof the four attendants. “ sang “Because” of the register. Mr. Jus. Francis during -the Sighing It has been brought to our tention -that some persons liave.been responsible for the spreading of certain false malicious rumours con­ cerning His Majesty’s Forces that are stationed in this district. It is desired, to advise for the gener­ al information of 'the public that any person who, innocently -or de­ liberately, spreads any rumor of a nature that would be detrimental to the best .interests of any part of His Majesty’s forces is guilty of a very serious offence which^is punishable by severe penalties. This is a subtle form of fifth columnism that may be attempted by our enemies and anybody hearing anyone mention­ ing a so-called rumor of the na­ ture indicated above, is requested to telephone or. contact the Com­ manding Officer’’ "at the airport (Group Captain Fullerton) oi* al­ ternatively give the information to Reeve Tuckey. The boxing and wrestling show last Thursday night has come and gone. It was a very successful eve­ ning and everyone had a, lot of fun. We unearthed some very good material which will develop in the capable hands of Corporal White and L.A.C. Stogre, who -are doing- an excellent job teaching boxing and wrestling on the station. They deserve a great deal of credit foi’ the success of the evening. Flight Lieut. Webb and Squadron Leader Crankshaw planned the program and were responsible for attending to the details. Flying Officer Hill was master of ceremonies and he did a great job. We also had some grand support from a newcomer to the station, Pilot Officer Hass, Those taking part in the program were: L.A.C. Hindmarsh, L.A.C. McCor­ mack, Pte. Moore, L.A.C. Kinney, A.C.2 Leclerc, A.C.l Leonard, P.O. Boyle, P.O. Lindsay, L.A.C. Schlos­ ser, A.C.l Smith, F.L. Richards, A.C.l Smallwood, L.A.C. Morasli, L.A.C. Archambault, Corporal White, F.S. Stevens, Capt. McCall. The station orchestra was in at­ tendance and added greatly to the enjoyment -of the evening. A.C.2 Ward played several piano selec­ tions during the intermission. The outstanding event of the evening- took 'place when the master of cere­ monies, Flying Officer Hill, intro­ duced Corporal Ross, who is1 one of a group of pipers now on the station. He was arrayed in the new official Air Force- plaid, which was designed by Group Captain Fuller­ ton, Corporal Ross transposed the music for the Air Force ‘march to make it suitable for bagpipes and it was. played by him. So far as is known this is the first time,, the march has been played on the bag­ pipes. We had a group of distinguished guests from the village for the eve­ ning, some of whom had never seen a wrestling match before, and they enjoyed every minute of the eve­ ning. Vic-Mr. Josiah Kestle is ill in toria Hospital, London. Rev. L. H. Turner, of Crediton, occupied the pulpit of James St. evening. Rev. Mr. anniversary service Church Sunday Irwin took an for Mr. Turner. Mrs. Skinner gram on Tuesday stating that her husband,-Pte. Gerald Skinner, who had been training/in Ottawa, had arrived safely overseas. received a cable- ;I: # ❖ * Our pictures have been, consis­ tently good this past few weeks. In the- last couple of days we were en­ tertained by Olson and Johnson in that great laugh parade, “Hellza­ poppin”. One hardly recovered from a laugh when another excuse -presented itself and so it Was one big laugh from- beginning to end. Later in the week we had another humorous picture called “Roxie (Continued on Fage 4) !»& The Pageant of the Seasons Scenes of Ontario in natural colour photograph-fed by REV. L. 0. HARVEY, of Byron JAMES STREET UNITED CHURCH Tuesday, October 20th at 8.15 p.m. Lecture and music will accompany the pictures. All proceeds for the James Street Uftit of the Red Cross Adults 25 cents; Students 15 cepts; Children 10 cents 2/