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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-01-05, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING JANUARY 5th, 1939 Sixty-Sixth Year 'S3 m ANNUAL STOCK - TAKING ■ ■ ■ Bargains Final Clearing of Ladies’, Misses' and Girls’ Winter Coats Bargains All Coats must go regardless of cost. We have marked them at prices to clear in a hurry. Good Styles and Materials with Fine Quality Fur Collars. H Reg. $1.00 All Wool Dress Goods on Sale at 69c. a yd. On Sale this week all wool Queen’s Cloth dress, goods, 36 inches wide; in Black, Navy, Royal, Wine and Brown shades. t To Clear at 69c a yard. 36 inch wide English Comforter Sateen at 29c a yd. Now is the time to make your comforters.. We have a special English Sateen in paisley patterns. Good range of colors. 36 inches wide. A real special at 29c a yard. 36 inch Chintzes at 19c and 25c a yard. , Special Comforter Batting at 39c and 50c We have two lines of comforter batting, open 72 x 90 inches. An extra fine quality at 50c roll and one same size at 39c roll not as fine, but very good quality. SMALL CHILDREN’S PULLOVER SNOW SUITS AT LESS THAN HALF PRICE $1.25 The Spring Wabasso Prints Are Here This is by far the largest and finest range of Prints, Poplins, Etc., we have even shown. Wabasso Prints are absolutely guaranteed fast in colors.See our special values at 20c and 25c per yard. Men’s and Students Overcoats on Sale About 25 Better Overcoats, Regular 20c at $15 each. 15 Young Men’s Overcoats, Regular $17 at $12 each.. .Stock-taking time is here and we must clear out this balance of Over­ coats. Now is the time to secure a good Overcoat at a low price. Special Skate Outfit Sale Ace Bailey Skate Outfits for men, best grade $4.50 each. Ace Bailey outfits for women at $4.25 each; and a large variety of cheaper outfits for men at $3.50, women at $3.50, and children at very low prices. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday RINSO Large 7 CANNED Peter Pan, No. 3 Sieve, 1.7 oz. package PEAS each 22c ...2 for 15c Crunchie SWEET PICKLES Qt. 27 oz. Bottles ......................Cd. CH AYLMER PUMPKIN A Choice Quality, 16 oz tins “ 101 CLARK’S SOUP 9 fine 1 Sr Tomato or Vegetable .......till® XwL PANCAKE FLOUR.' 1C, Aunt Jemima, Ready-Mixed ....... BLUE BOY COFFEE IL Economical Blend, Fresh Ground ....1U. wdl PRINCESS FLAKES *) Limited Quantity, Reg,. Pkgs. ...«* 1UI Jut pl,Me32 Jones & May Your Superior Store .dllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllillllllllllllllllllllllllllM REDUCED PRICES BINGO Granite Pie Plate ....... 10c Granite Tea Pots ....... 50c Granite Puds ............... 15c Granite Tea Steepers ... 20c Granite Dish Pans No. 14....................................33c Granite Sauce Pans ..... 20c C. C. M. SKATE AND SHOE MATCHED SETS VIM-E For more eggs, more profit healthy flocks, no worms, no colds. 3 lb...... 50c; 7 lb...... $1.00 NIK-TONIK Aids in the control of round worms; also a tonic and conditioner; also used for enteritis. Per lb........... 35c 1 lb. Hawes Wax.............43c 2 lb. Hawes Wax.............73c Pop Corn, 3 lb. for ..... 25c Oyster Shell, per 100 $1.00 Salt, per 100 ............ 60c Spec. Lay Mash 100 lb. $1.95 We sell Royal Purple Concentrate with five pounds Poultry Specific mixed in each bag. Mix with six bags of your own chop and make a cheap lay mash. Traquair’s Hardware TINSMITHING PLUMBING New Years passed off quietly in Exeter, There was little or no celebration in the passing of the old year ahd in welcoming the new. Special New Year sermbns featured the services in the various churches on Sunday. There was skating at the Arona Monday evening. Ho: “I dreamt last night that I propdsed to you. What is that a sign of?” She: "it’s a sign that you’ve more Street Commissioner Norry has a gang of men engaged in clearing snow from the Main street. Mr. and Mrs. H. T, N. Reynolds and Mr. and Mrs. Adams, London, called on friends in town Thursday. Mrs. wm. ' Carr, of. Detroit and Mrs. Glover, of Oregon, are visiting With Mr. and Mrs. A. Francis and other relatives. On Wednesday, December 28th, Mr, and Mrs, Fred Ho-garlh, cele­ brated their 40th wedding anniver­ sary. The celebration was held on familysense when you’re asleep than when I Christmas night while the you’re awake.” Were all at home. BUSINESS TRANSFER Mr. H, T, Rowe, whb fox* the past 24 years has been in business in Ex­ eter is retiring and has disposed of his business to his son-in-law, Mr, W, C. Allison. Durng the past few years Mr. Rowe has been hand­ ling Scranton coal and British Amer­ ican gasoline and oil 'products, Twenty-four years ago Mr. Rowe en­ tered a partnership to take over the produce business of Mr. W. H. Lev- ett. At that time they handled con­ siderable buttex* and eggs the busi­ ness being done with the country stores throughout this section. In' the peak years of 1928 and 1929 Mr. Rowe handled close to 100,000' do­ zen eggs each year. The highest price he evex* jpaid for egigs was ?1.00 a dozen. With the increase of motor traffic and use of gasoline and oils Mr, Rowe gradually drop­ ped the produce business and devot­ ed himself to the coal and gasoline end of it. His son-in-law, Mr. Al­ lison, who has been with him for the past two years took over the business the first of the year. WEEK OF PRAYER The Universal Week of Prayer is being observed in Exeter this week, The first of a series of four meetings was held Tuesday evening at Caven Presbyterian Church When Mr. Page gave an excellent address on “The Church Universal.” Mr. Hill presided at the service. On Wednesday even­ ing Mr. Hill sp'oke in Main Street United Church, his subject being “Nations and Their Rulers”. Mr. Copeland presided. The meetings will continue on Thursday and Friday. The Thursday meeting will be in the Trivitt Memorial Church with Mr. Copeland the speaker. His subject will be “Missions.” The series will conclude on Friday night when Rev. Mr. Hunt will speak in James. Street Church on “Home Life and Educa­ tion.” HOCKEY LEAGUE Two. hockey leagues' have been formed among the junior players in Exeter sponsored by the Exeter Lions Club. One league will comprise four teams of boys between the ages of 9 to 12 and the other will com­ prise four teams of boys 'between the ages 'of 13 to' 16. A committee met Tuesday evening and drew up the teams and are arranging for a schedule of games. The older boys held their first practice at the Arena Wednesday evening. The younger lads will play Saturday mornings. Each team will be sponsored by two members of the Lions Club. The boys are quite eager to get started. A set of rules has been drawn up as follows: 1. —-There shall be no smoking or swearing by any member of a team. Violation of this rule means suspen­ sion of player for any game. 2. —Player’s school principal must certify that the player is up in his academic work otherwise the player will be suspended until satisfactory improvement is made. 3. — Players must not 1'oitor around the buildings after the game is played. 4. —)A11 players must be ready to go on the ice when the game is call­ ed. 5. —All players must have the con­ sent of their parents to play hockey and it is understood that the Lions Club will accept no responsibility in case of any accident which might oc­ cur. CLINTON RESIDENT DISAPPEARS IN STORM Henry J. Fremlin, aged 68 years, caretaker of a Clinton church and a worker in the piano factory, has been missing since December 27th When he disappeared in a blizzard, and despite the constant search by relatives no trace has been found of him. Friends of the missing man feared that he had dropped from ex­ haustion during the storm and that he had been buried beneath some deep snowdrift. He was last, seen walking from the piano factory to­ ward the C. N. R. tracks during the height of the storm and from that point he has been untraced. Snow continued to' fall during the week and in some places was very deep, making the recovery of the suppos­ ed snow-covered body increasingly difficult. COOPER—ROWE A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride’s mother when Dorothy Lila, eldest daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Rowe,,' Ailsa Craig and the late James Rowe, was united in marriage tO' Vivian Rossland Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Cooper, Cromarty. Rev. R. S. Skinner, of Atwood, officiated. The bride, wore a honey blue sheer crepe with accessories to' match and she was attended by her sister, Miss Au­ drey Rowe. Ralph Rowe, brother of the bride, acted as groomsman. The wedding music was played by Miss M. B. Amos. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper will reside at Cromarty. Owing to the Holy Week Ser­ vices this week there will be no Bingo. Annual Meeting — of the —i Exeter Agricultural Society will be held in the TOWN HALL, EXETER Wed., January 18th at two o'clock p.m. For the purpose of receiving reports election of officers and the transac­ tion of any other business in the in­ terests of the Society. A .meeting of the directors will be held at 1.30 o’clock p.m. WM. COATES', President R. G. SELDON, Secretary TO THE PUBLIC Having taken over the busi­ ness of Mr. H. T. Rowe, dealer in Scranton Blue Coal and Bri­ tish American Products we hope to merit the confidence of the public. We Will endeavour to >give the same prompt service and satisfaction as formerly. To one and all we extend the Seas­ on’s Greetings. W. C. ALLISON ALLEN—ETHERINGTON Thames Road Manse was the scene of a ‘quiet wedding Saturday, December 24th, when Rev. W. Mair united in marriage Marjorie Jean, youngest dang.iter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Etherington, of Usborne to Mr. Clifford James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allen, of Farquhar. The bride, gowned in rust with gold trimmings wore a corsage of roses and forget-me-nots and a gold lock­ et and chain, .the gift of the groom. ’She was attended by Miss Genevieve Kerslake, gowned in green with brown accessories, also carried a bouquet of roses and forget-me- nots. The groom was attended by his brother, Thomas Allen, Jr., of Farquhar.. The happy couple left on a honeymoon to Chatham, Wind­ sor and Detroit. For travelling the bride wore a grey tweed coat with grey fur trimming and black acces­ sories. NEW YEARS DANCE The New Years dance held at the Exeter Arena Friday evening of last week was a smart event and was well attended considering the weather. A snow storm came up in the after­ noon and the country roads were blocked to motor traffic. The high­ way, however, was open, and per­ sons were present from Goderich, Hensail, Crediton, Lucan, Forest and other places. Noisemakerfe, novel­ ties and prizes were distributed and everyone reports a jolly time. Benny Palmer’s orchestra provided the mu­ sic. At intermission Fred Heaman entertained and mystified the large crowd that gathered around him with his tricks of legerdemain. Fred is outstanding in his sleight-of-hand tricks and he provided several that both baffled and amazed his spec­ tators. Borrowing a five - dollar bill from one of the spectators he finally produced it from the inside of a* lemon concealed in a package within a closed box. From " the Times-Advocate he produced a real live rabbit. He also did a number of very smart card tricks. Fred has spent the past two years in the Southern States following his line of work. The finances for the evening broke about even, the committee coming out a few cents ahead. THE WEATHER Snowstorms, sleet, tog and rain have featured the weather during the past week. Snowstorms that threatened to tie up motox* traffic visited this section last week. At times the storm raged severely pil­ ing the snow high in places. Snow­ plows have kept the highways and main roads open, and motoring, al­ though difficult at times, has not been tied up tor any length of time. Fog hung over the district Tuesday and Wednesday and the trees and foliage wrapped in a mantle of white made a glorious picture. The wea­ ther was cold and frosty Wednesday morning but Larned milder at night and shortly after midnight a heavy downpour of rain visited this section carrying away much of the snow. Moisture will be welcomed as many of the farmers have difficulty in supplying sufficient water tor their cattle. DIED AT ELIMVILLE Mr. John Cornish, a native of Birmingham, England, who for the past thirty-five years has been a resident of Elimville, passed away Tuesday in his 79th year. The de­ ceased for the past fo-ur years has been in failing health. He was a man of Stirling character, esteemed and respected by all who knew him. He is survived by his bereaved wi­ dow and eleven children, eight sons and three daughters, Mrs. Hutchin­ son, of London; Jack, of Brucefield; Mrs. Hannigan and Cyril, of Exeter; Dia, of Clinton; Louis in B.'C., Mrs. Clifford Talbot, of Bayfield; Rich­ ard, Ewart, Mac and Ralph, at home. The funeral will be held Friday af­ ternoon and will be conducted by Rev. J. McGinlay, of London, assist­ ed by Rev. Mr. Penrose, of Elim­ ville. Interment will be in .the Elimville cemetery. TURNIP WAXING Some time ago -a daily paper men­ tioned the names of several turnip exporters but one of the main names was left out. S. Winer & Co., op­ erates one of the most modern plants in Western Ontario and ships as many turnips as some of the rest put together. The plant is a two- storey building. Turnips are hauled to the plant by trucks or farm wa­ gons. The turnips are then elevat­ ed by a coinveyor to the second floor where they fall out on what is call­ ed a clipping table. Here you see five to ten men busy watching for culls with sharp eyes and keen knives. Tire good turnips are trim­ med and put into a large water tank. Twoi men are kept busy washing the turnips and when clean enough they are forked onto' drying racks where electric fans are busy blowing hot air among the turnips to dry them. When dry the turnips are waxed, stamped with the shipper’s name, bagged and tied ready for shipment. In one week this plant shipped about 3,000 bushels tO'various points including Windsor, Detroit, Port Huron, Flint, v Cleveland and other pciints. A truck •calls here every 14 days making a round trip to Florida, U. S. A. The turnips are called rutabagas in the U. S. A. and are stamped ac­ cordingly. Last but not least a radio is in. the plant- to give the employees music. The plant 'operates day and night. All loads oif turnips are examined by a government inspector who makes his 'daily trips. It is estimated that when a turnip once reaches the plant it takes about four hours to be trimmed, cleaned,, dried, waxed bagged and ready foir shipment. Visitors are welcome to drop in and see the plant. The canvas of the farmers in the vicinity of Thames Road on the bovine T. B. question shows that 89.4 per cent of the farmers are in favor of making Huron a Bovine T. B. Restricted Area. It is report­ ed that the precentage for the coun­ ty favoring the restricted area Was 88.5. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Edward Vincent, Of Kirkland Park, Man., celebrated the 30th anniversary of their wedding on Friday, December 23rd. They were married in Stephen Township, Ofttarib and moved to 'Saskatoon, Sask,. where they lived for 27 years. Unto this union were born 4 .children, Kenneth R,, of Gypsum- ville> Man; Lester, 234 Bell Ave. Winnipeg; Gwendoline and Orville at hoine. Three years ago they bought a dairy in Winnipeg and ate now making their home there, ; DEATH OF MRS. COWARD On New Years Day the shadow of death brought gloom to the home of Mr. George C. Coward, 9 th conces­ sion of Usborne Township, when Mrs. Coward passed away in Saint Joseph’s Hospital, London, after a very short illness. Mrs. Coward was taken ill on Friday. Oh Saturday she was removed to the hospital and on Sunday evening she passed away. Mrs. Coward’s maiden name was Margaret Ethel Hunkin. She was a daughter of the late Thos. Hunkin and was aged 50 years and seven months, Besides her bereaved hus­ band she is survived by two sons and two daughters, Thomas, of Usborne; Mrs. Bert. McBride, of Stanley T,wp.; Ethel and Jack at home. Four sisters and two brothers also mourn her loss. They arc Mrs, Robert Dun­ can, of Hibbert; Mrs. John Coward, of Usborne; Mrs. Ed. pollen, of Exe­ ter; Nelson, of Usborne; Edgar and Mrs. Benson Tuckey, of town. The funeral was hold from her late resi­ dence Tuesday afternoon conducted by Re^. Mr. Penrose, of Elimville and assisted ,by Rev. Mr. Mato, of 1’hames Road. A solo was suiig by Mr. Bruce Cooper. The bearers were Messrs. Wm. Passmore, John and Alfred Hunkin, Roy and Stanley Coward and Newton Clarke, inter­ ment took place in the Exeter ceme­ tery. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION ■On Monday afternoon next the South-Huron Ministerial Association will meet in Exeter at the home of Rev. and Mrs. M. A. Hunt. The As- socation is fortunate is: securing Rev. E. Grigg as a speaker. Mr. Grigg will tell ab'out his forty-five years’ ex­ perience as a Missionary in Burma. About the middle of the month Mr. Grigg will leave tor the Western States on a speaking toux* that will cover many months. FORMER RESIDENT DIES The death took place in Kingston o-n Friday, Decembex* 30th, of a formex* resident of Exeter in the person of Mrs. Minnie White Lock­ hart, widow of the late Thomas J. Lockhart. Mrs. Lockhart Was twice married, her first husband being the late Harry Samwell. It was while Mr. Lockhart was principal of the Exeter school that he Was united in marriage to Mrs. Samwell and later they moved to Kingston where they have since resided. The deceased was the mother Of two daughters and one son, Mrs. A. E. Elmer, Tor- oxito; Mrs. V. C. Joties, Winnipeg and Hie late Frank V. Samwell, of Kingston, She was a constant reader of the Exeter times-Advocate LOOK AT YOUR LABEL The label sheet of the Times- Advocate has been corrected to ’‘January 2nd, 1939. Kindly check youx* label and if not cor­ rect we would appreciate it if you would notify us. FRALICK—HODGINS A pretty wedding was sol­ emnized in Grace Anglican Church, Greenway, when Ellen Jean Hod­ gins, daughter of James E. Hodgins of Stephen Township, was united >n marriage to Norman Howard Fralick son of the late Mr, and Mrs. John Fralick, of Flint, Mich. The cere­ mony was performed by the rector, Rev. F. L. Lewin, before a large congregation. The bride was dressed in white silk alpaca with finger-length veil and orange blossoms, with white gloves and carrying a white family prayer book. She entered the church on the arm of hex’ father and was attended by one maid of honor, her sister, Mrs. Garfield Steeper, dress­ ed ixx wine colored silk. Mr. Har­ old L. Smith, of Belmont, Mich., supported the grooifx. The organist for the occasion was the sister-in- law of the bride, Mrs. Hugh Hodgins who played Lohengrin’s Wedding March. During the signing of the registex’ two brothers of the bride, Kenneth 'and Charles Hodgins, sang, “O Perfect ;Love.” After the ceremony the wedding party all returned to- the home of the bride’s father where a wedding breakfast was served to 30 guests. Aftei* a short stay in Ontario the happy couple will returxi to Detroit. FIRST ANNIVERSARY At the Lions Club meeting in the Bossenberry Hotel Monday evening two new members were welcomed by the president. Dr. Weekes. Ar. rangements were made for celebrat­ ing the first anniversary of the Club by the holding of a fowl suppex* at the Bossenberry Hotel, Tuesday, January 17 th, to which the wives' and lady friends of the members are being invited. Hurondale W. I. The Christmas meeting of the Hurondale W. I. was held at the home of Mrs. E. Mitchell, Decembex* 29th. The meeting was opened with the hymn “Joy to the World” fol­ lowed by the Institute Ode and the Lord’s prayer. The roll call was re­ sponded to' by “My- Favorite Song.” A short business session followed. Mrs. F. Down and Mrs. H. Perkins were named as a committee to be re­ sponsible for the making of two quilts during January. A local home improvement contest was discussed and left fox’ latex* and furthex* per/ usal. The district directox* Mrs. Kestle gave a report of the district meeting held recently. Community singing was led by Mrs. Kestle. Mrs. F. Down gave a very inspirational talk on the Motto, “Institute Ode.” We were then greatly favored in having Mrs. Page tell the interest­ ing story of the life of Marie Currie. Mrs. Kestle gave a humorous read­ ing. Santa made his appearance and in his usual jovial rnannex* dis­ tributed gifts to the ladies from a generously decorated and lighted tree. Bags of candy were also pro­ vided for the little tots.. The presi­ dent, Mrs. Rundle also received a birthday rexnexnbrance, the previous day being the occasion of her birth­ day. Donna Mitchell and Margaret Rundle each pleased iSanta by recit­ ing. The meeting closed by singing the National Anthem. The hostess and committee served lunch. Thirteen Months In Iron Lung Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Blake and three children Phyllis, Howard and Keith spent a pleasant hour ox* more with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johnston last Friday, They were on their way to London to visit With their daughtex* Muriel, wlxo has bean in an iron lung for the 'past fifteen months. Keith, who was a suffer­ er from the dread disease of Infan­ tile Paralysis of 1937 is all right and ae active as ©Ver. Mr. Eugene Howey has returned to his duties as teacher at the Mt. Forest High School after spending the holidays at his home here. Sixteen cash prizes are to ho given away in a Times-Advocate subscrip­ tion contest.