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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-01-05, Page 2y THURSDAY, JANUARY 5th, 1039 Highlights of 1938 January 6th William D. Sanders returned as Beeve of Exeter over J. W. Hern. Robert Mester’s cottage in Beach- O-Pines destroyed by fire. January 13th Mr, and Mrs. Oscar Ducharme Sr. of the Blue Water Highway celebrat­ ed their 64th wedding anniversary. Mr. George Anderson after 43 years as member of the local fire brigade, Edward Corbett, of Hay Twp., al­ most severed the big toe of his foot when he accidently struck .it with an axe while cutting wood' in the bush. January 20th The newly organized Lions Club in Exeter was presented with its of­ ficial charter at a Arena, The first game of hockey league was Zurich and Exeter in the arena the home team being defeated 4-3. January 27th Mr. J. H. Ehlers, of Harrisburg, Pa., a Dashwood Old Boy, elected headquarters executive of the State Y. M. C. A. -Friends and neighbors met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Tinney, newly married couple and presented them with an (Aladdin Lamp. banquet in the the new Cyclone played between cele- * * * February 3rd The first fancy dress carnival held in the Exetei' Arena when abo-ut six hundred persons were in attendance. February 10th Flood conditions prevailed when mild weather melted the snow and rain helped to swell the rivers. Traf­ fic was detoured in the Lake Road when water flowed over the road to quite a depth. Usborne and Hibbert have splendid year as reported at annual meeting with Mr. Angus Sinclair again elect­ ed president. February 7th Mrs. Hannah Marie Sanders brated her 96 th birthday. Mr. Geo. Hepburn, while operating a planer in the work shop had his right hand caught and about half of the thumb and his index finger taken off. February 24th Mr. and Mrs. William Morlock, of Stephen celebrated their golden wed­ ding. A treacherous ice storm visited the district making traffic very dan­ gerous. The annual meeting of the lib­ rary board showed a membership of ""914. Receipts $1183.21, expendi­ tures $1150.27. * :|< * March 3rd Mrs. Harold Bell was chosein Queen of the Carnival sponsored by the Shuffleboard Club at the Arena. Miss Patricia Manuel, of London, gave an exhibition of figure skating. Mr. Heber Snell had his arm bad­ ly mangled when caught in a buzz sa-w. The Public Utilities Commission announces a credit from the figures of the 13th Power Bill of $1,165.89 March 10 th Mrs. Erwin Holt, aged 19, of Grand Bend accidentally killed when a re­ volver discharged in the hands of ~ her husband. Mr. and Mrs. William Baker cele­ brated their golden wedding anni­ versary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Fisher. March 17 th Alex Strang leaves for London, England, where he has secured a position with the British Marconi Broadcasting Co. The -Caven Young People’s Guild presented him with a travelling kit. *' Elocution and Musical sponsored by the Women’s March 24th Mrs. Newton Baker fell Street Church and fractured her hip. Mrs. John Becker, of Dashwood, celebrated her 95th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. William Hodgert celebrated their forteith Wedding an­ niversary. March 31st The home of Alvin McCurdy, Us­ borne, was burned down and his father Archie McCurdy had a narrow escape from being burned to death. Mr. Wm. Penhale observed his 8 4th birthday. Reg, Beavers, with -another car ing both cars. Festival Institute. at James of Sarnia, collided near town damag- & April 7th Mr. and Mrs. Wm. honored by Caven Church members and given a presen­ tation prior to (heir leaving for For­ est where Mr. smith has been ap­ pointed manager of that branch of the Canadian Cannerg, Exeter Badminton Club visited Seaforth Cltib. The tax rate for the village of Ex­ eter struck Smith were Presbyterian at 34 mills. April 14th: from Russeldale to Pt. the Zurich road taken The road Blake also over as a provincial highway. THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Francis re­ ceive presentation from and friends Exeter from of Stephen. neighbors previous to moving to their farm on the 2nd April 21st attempted to rob theTwo men poolroom of N. Statton but were fri­ ghtened away when the night watch­ man, Wm. Waring appeared. Mr. Lyle Warden, of Staffa, while cutting wood with a buzz saw, his hand slipped and his little finger was badly cut necessitating amputa­ tion at the hand. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Isaac cele­ brated their forty-fifth wedding an­ niversary. April 28th Everett Stebbins, of Grand Bend, had his stick of p-1 oded. Relay School carried off the bronze medal at the indoor race meet at Hamilton. left hand blown off when a dynamite he was using ex­ team from the Exeter High ed the Exeter Councl for the neces­ sary money to provide for a new school building. Corbett Creamery destroyed by fire together with most of the mach­ inery and a heavy stock of butter. . * * * June 3»ul Rev. W. Kitely, of Parkhill, was elected president of the London Conference of the United Church of Canada. Convocation exercises of the West- tern University when Grafton Coch­ rane and Rowe Dinney graduated with their B. A. degree. June 9th James Barry, of Clandeboye, was found dead at his home by his bro­ ther Thomas Barry when he forced an entrance into the house. The brick house of Garfield Hill was completely destroyed by fire re­ cently. A spark from the chimney being the cause. June 16th Workmen are. busy painting the town water-tower. Lloyd Bell, of Usborne, while driv- south of town knocked off seven car July 28th the Exeter Bowlins the masquerade tour- Marys. rescued a young girl at Turnbull’s Grave Jr. was knocked on the farm of Mr. Members of Club attended nament at St. Bartie Motz from drowning on Sunday. Harry Strang down by a bull D. Dew and had his leg fractured. * * * August 4th Fire of unknown origin during threshing operations completely des­ troyed the barn of Mr. W. J. Veal, Usborne. Mrs. John Jackson, of Hensall, celebrated her 82nd birthday when a party was given in her honor. August 11th Thursday was carnival night at the Exeter Bowling greens when St. Marys Bowling Club visited here. Margaret Fletcher, of Cen- purchased from Mr. W. H. the residence on Andrew St. August 18th barn on the grass farm of Mr. Mrs. tralia, Partlo Chapter of the Order Star held in the Town GrigSi who for forty- been a missionary in Jas. Gardiner is the speaker Fire of the large ray south i unknown origin destroyed bank barn of (Albert Shir- of Hensall. of the Exetei' of the Eastern Hall. Rev, Ernest five years has Burma is home on a visit with his sister Miss Mary Grigg and niece Miss K.MacfFaul. September 29th weather marred the success Exeter Fair but the Arena an invaluable asset for the Benson S. Phillips dilamond wedding * * Wet of the •p-roved Exhibitors. Mr. and Mrs. celebrated theix’ anniversary. * October 6 th Mr. Andy Easton escaped serious injury when the large oil which was being towed, took ditch and upset. Mr. R. G. Seldon appointed truck to the November 24th Squire, of Usboikne, rc'of of the driveshed Orland from the broke both arms above the wrist. Dr. J. W. Browning, oldest prac­ tising physician in Canada, celebrat­ ed his 95th birthday, * * * December 1st A fire started in Winer’s Turnip. Waxing Plailt when an- engine back­ fired. The Iblaze was brought -um- der control without much dawage. Mr. N, J.lDore, who for the past 26 years hal been station ’agent at Exeter has llitired. Mr. A. O. Martin of Southampton, appointed his suc­cessor. 1 fell and (Ena), only daughter of Mr, Mrs. Robert Gooding, of Lon- to Roy Gilbert Brooks, son of and Mrs. Albert Brooks, also of Rev. A. A. Trumper offi- or- in- his * * * May 5th Huron-Perth Baseball League ganized twelve teams entering eluding Exeter. Mrs. Henry Squire celebrated 89th birthday together with his nine children and their families. May 12th Dr. W. E. Weekes was presented with a beautiful Lions President pin at the London Ladies’ night at Ho­ tel London, Mr. ILyle Worden, of Staffa, won the Congoleum rug given away by Southcott Bros, while four persons tied for the rug at Jones & May. May 19th Maple Leaf Bakery build-ing, Park­ hill, was burned down in the early morning and 15 people saved from the building. Rev. W. A. Walden and the St. Marys choir exchangd with Rev. Mr. Page and the James St. Choir. May 26th The Board of Education petition- ing guard posts when the tire of his blew out. June 23rd Large crowds were present at Exeter races and were treated some fast speeding. Rev. A. E. Elliott preached farewell sermon before moving his new charge at Thamesville. June 30tli Decoration Day services held the the Exeter Cemetery by I.O.O.F. and Canadian Legion on Sunday. I Members of Lebanon Lodge A.F. * & A.M. attend divine service at the | Thames Road Church. the to it is to at The John Herdman, of Usborne, was to­ tally destroyed by fire when struck by lightning. Mr. Wm. Kress, for eleven years on the Bank of Commerce staff has been transferred to Wingham. August 25th The by-law to raise $15,000 by debentures for the erection of a building in connection with school carried by a majority of Exeter Horticultural Society their annual flower show in basement of the library with 10.2 ex­ hibits. Issuer of Licenses in place of Mr. George Grant who resigned. Work commenced on the new school building. October 13 th Lions Club Frolic was big success bclth nights. Gerald Skinner won the first prize of $200. Exeter Shuffleboard Club re-or­ ganized with Mr. H. T. Rowe as the president. December 8th Mrs. Frank T. Simpkins, purchased s the Central ka Obstinate Coughs and Colds Some coughs and colds seem hard to shake off; stick right with you in spite of everything you do to get rid of them. These are the kind that are dan­ gerous. The kind that stick, the kind that develop into bronchitis, the kind that may end in some serious trouble. Get rid of the cough at once by taking Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup before matters get too serious The T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. new the 70. held the October 20th ; for warm weather broken thermomter registered 80 Many still taking a swim Records when the degress, in the lake at Grand Bend. Dr. George Racey and four killed the L. boye. others when their car was struck by H. & B train south of Clande- * * # July 7th Mr. David Bruce, of Cromarty, fell from a load of hay when the trip rope broke landing him on his of thie Ineckhead. The ligaments were torn. Rev. R. C. Copeland, inducted as new pastor United Church. July 14th Nelson Squire, of Woodham, suf­ fered the fracture of two* vertebrae in the neck when he fell from a load of hay. Mr. Alfred Coates, of Usborne, suf­ fered two accidents. He fell from a load of hay and later fell from a cherry tree suffering a concussion. July 21st Miss Jean Sheere was selected as “Miss Exeter” in the popularity con­ test sponsored by the merchants of town to represent Exeter in the pa­ geant at London Old Boys. Mr. Percy Hewitt appointed road Provincial the Thamesville, of Main St. supervisor of the new Highway from Russeldale to Blue Water Highway. • * • September 1st Ian McLeod, of Clinton, Agricul- ! tural representative for Huron for nine years, has been transferred to Northumberland County. Mr. James C. Shearer takes over Huron Co, Mr. Wm. F. Newell was injured in an accident when two care collided near Prospect Hill. He suffered from head injuries and fractured ribs. Mrs. Andrew Gibson slipped and fell injuring her spine. September Sth Members of London and Walker­ ville Chapter visited Exeter and or­ ganized an Eastern Star Chapter. The fiftieth anniversary of Trivitt Memorial Church was observed on Sunday with capacity congregations. September 15th Mr. F. L. Grieve disposed of busi­ ness at Grand Bend and leaves for Santa Monica, California. Florence Swaim,' 14~year-old dau- gther of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Swaim underwent an operation for grafting a piece of skin into the lower eyelid. September 22nd The initial and inaugural meeting i October 27th corner stone of building was laid the new by Mr. R. The school N. Creech with the other members ?f the Board of Education, teachers and pupils attending. Mr. and Mrs. Fred1 Gaiser, Credi- ton, celebrated their golden wedding * * * November 3rd The fine bank barn of Mr. Orville Beaver of Thames Road, destroyed by fire when a lantern upset caus­ ing the blaze. Cornish Bros, truck of Eimville, crashed a car driven by Mr. Oscar Reed, of Staffa. Ewart Cornish suf­ fered ni’nor injuries. November lOtli Miss Teresa Hefferman and Mr. Lawrence Hefferman were presentation in tralia, 'previous forth. Wm. Harold ray, was instantly killed when his car crashed into an iron guard rail­ ing south of Ailsa Craig. November 17th South Huron Plowmen’s Banquet held in Thames Road Church, Hon. Mr. and of Sarnia, business and fixtures from Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Harper. Exeter High School sponsortd suc­ cessful dance in the Arena. Mr. N. J, Dore presented by C. N. R, employees, December 15 th Harry Frayne injured in accident when the car he was driving crash- eed into a tree on Main Street. Miss Lenore Lawson who accompanied him was also- injured. Cecil Smith had his right arm bad­ ly mangled at the turnip plant of S. Winer when he caught in the belt. December Mr. Ross Scott, Sunoco gas and oil Mr. Thus. Collingwood the vacant lot for the erection of a service sta­ tion. Paul Boa, of Hensall, killed by a falling tree, while working in the bush. Brooks-Gooding At. St. Matthew’s church, London, at five o’clock Monday afternoon the wedding was solemnized of Georgina May and don, Mr. . London ciated. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was charming in her teal blue wool crepe frock with ac­ cents in dubonnet; small hat of matching blue with dubonnet veil,, and shoes and gloves in dubonnet shade. 'She wore a corsage of pink briarcliffe roses and forget-me-nots. Joseph Brooks was his brother’s at­ tendant, A small reception follow- ed at the home of the bride’s parents where Mrs. Gooding received in a gown of green chiffon velvet. Dec­ orations were in pink and white with candles and streamers. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gilbert Brooks will take up residence in London. MRS. WILLIAM FAWCETT DIES AT MITCHELL waxing got it 22nd distributer for purchased from December 29th W. D. Sanders re-elected as by acclamation. Messrs. J. W. Mr. Reeve Hern, E. M. Dignan, H. O. Southeott and B. W. Tuckey elected by ac­ clamation. Severe snow storm crippled traffic following the holiday. Mrs. William Fawcett, Sr., of Mit­ chell, died after a month’s illness. . Mrs. Fawcett was born in Staffa 69 years ago a daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Norris, of Staffa. On March 15th, 1899, she was unit­ ed in marriage to William Fawcett and they resided in Fullarton until after the death of her husband on September 3, 1914. Mrs. Fawcett (then moved to Mitchell to reside. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Beulah Vivian, Mitchell, one son, William Fawcett, on the homestead in Fullarton; one brother, Albert Norris, of Staffa; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Worden, Staffa; Mrs. Nor­ man Mitchell, Centralia; Mrs. Herb Thompson, Vancouver. The funeral was held from the residence on Tues­ day afternoon with Rev. A. R. Gib­ son, of Knox church conducting the service. Interment was made in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Mitchell. MT. PLEASANT PLOWMEN’S ASSOCIATION given a Cook’s Hall, Cen­ to leaving for Sea­ Paton, of McGilliv- F0RD^0TELS h^OCHEStEP. BUFFALO-EPflE- *2-50 >4M4UIWjkMR MODERN JREPMOF ► HOTELS coNYiKitxny LOCATED ► EASY FACILITIES At a meeting of the Mt. Pleasant Plowmen’s Association, Nelson Roach, was elected to the presidency of the organization; Ross Mahaffy will be the 1939 vice-president. Other officers: Sec’y-Treas, Frank Allen; auditor; Ottis Sawyer. The treasurer’s report showed that a sur­ plus was on hand while all other re­ ports were also gratifying to the members. Plans were discussed tfor next year’s program, and it was de­ cided to hold the junior competition as usual. Some are wise and others just look I wise.. SIXTEEN PRIZES TO BE GIVEN AWAY to Subscribers of the Times-Advocate FIRST PRIZE $5.00 FIVE PRIZES OF $2.00 EACH TEN PRIZES OF $1.00 EACH t These prizes will be given to subscribers of the Times-Advocate who pay their subscriptions before February 18th. 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