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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-01-19, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING JANUARY 19th, 1939 SB CLEARING SALE OF ILIQNS CLUB CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY We are placing on Sale This Week our stock of Men’s Fine Colored Shirts. Fused Collars attached, also some with Separate Collars. Lot No. 1—Arrow and Forsyth Shirts the regular $2.00 Lines, size 14 1-2 to 17 1-2 on Sale at $1.49 each, 2 for $2.95 Lot No. 2—Brill and Gordon makes. Regular 1.50 to f S each, same sizes at $1.19 each, 2 for $2.35 Men’s Heavy Work Shirts on Sale at 89c 10 Doz. Extra Heavy Men’s Winter Work Shirts in Doeskin and Military Flannelette. Big B Brand, Extra Roomy Shirts. , Triple Stitched. Regular $1.25 Lines on Sale at 89c each 20 Per Cent. Discount Men’s and Boys’ Overcoats on Sale at a discount of 20 per cent, for cash. Now is the time to buy a new Overcoat when the Winter is only half overt If your Overcoat is getting shabby come in and take advantage of this sale. 20 Per Cent. Discount on Windbreakers Leather, Suede or Wool Windbreakers for Men on Sale at 20 per cent, off for cash. Here is your chance to get a good windbreaker at a low cost. LADIES’, MISSES’, GIRLS’ COATS at BARGAIN PRICES The Spring Wabasso Prints are Now in Stock Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday QUICK QUAKER OATS Large Pkg., Plain .....................vttCll 1 «zl> Helmet Corned Beef or El Rancho Brand HILLCREST Pure Lard 7 or Shortening, 1 lb. pkgs.......« 1UI Sj d per tin 12c ORANGE MARMALADE •) 1r 3S oz. Jars ............................P“* Jal Zilt SUPERIOR Baking Powder No Alnni, 16 oz. tin ....................... ^6rr Med. 7 for 25, large 5 for 25c °wA?,?ceSs ...Med., doz. 20c, large 25c CLARK’S Tomato Ketchup 9 9£/» 12 oz. Bottles ...........................*>» 1U1 wuv Phone 32 Jones & May 111 Your Superior Store ■■iinnrmiiiiniiiHiiinn J, (lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll POULTRYMEN ... li.BINGO CANADIAN LEGION ROOMS Let’s Go Which Pays Bestf THURSDAY NIGHT The Exeter Lions Club celebratetd theii’ first anniversary Tuesday ev­ ening by holding a banquet at the Bossenberry Hotel to which the la­ dies were invited and at which De­ puty District Governor Earl Nichols, of London, was the honored guest and speaker. Mr. Nichols was ac­ companied by Mrs. Nichols and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Evans, Mr. Evans being the president of the London Lions Club. President Dr. W. E. Weekes pre­ sided, A turkey dinner was served and between the courses a sing-song led by W. R. Goulding was entered into very lustily together with the Lions roar. Tail twisters George Wright and T. O. Southcott added much to- the amusement of the oc­ casion and incidentally gathered in quite a few dimes to add to the treas­ ury as they fined the members for various misdemeanors. Stan Smith and his newly organiz­ ed orchestra provided the music throughout the evening and many complimentary remarks were made on the splendid program provided, Solos were sung by Allan Penhale, piano solos by Stan Smith, and a saxaphcne solo by Wes. Ryckman. Lion Albert Traquair reported on the newly organized hockey league comprising four team between the ages of 13 to 16 and four teams from 9 to 12. The older boys will be seen in action Thursday evening, $40 was voted for the purchase of the neces­ sary equipment for the boys. Two members of the Lions will sponsor each of the teams. Deputy District Governor Earl Nichols gave a short address on Good. Fellowship and IFriendshii) which means so much to all as we journey through life. His address was roundly applauded. Mr, Nichols was introduced by Lion W. Evans, of London, who said that the speaker was as equally well known to- the Exeter Lions as he was to the Lon­ don Club as it was through the un­ tiring efforts of Mr. Nichols and Lion R. Robinson that the Exeter club was formed and go-t away to such a good start. He congratu­ lated the Exeter Club on the success they had attained during their first year. Following Mr. Nichols’ ad­ dress Vice-President Sandy Elliot in a very complimentary manner pre­ sented Mrs. Nichols with a handsome bouquet of rosebuds. The tables were cleared and the members divided for bridge and euchre. In a draw for prizes Mrs. S. B. Taylor won the prize for the ladies and J. B. Creech the prize for the men. Mrs. L. J. Penhale and Mrs. W. H. Moise were winners of the prizes at bridge. Mrs. W. Evans won the prize for ladies’ high at euchre; Mrs. Ulric Snell won the prize for lone hands for ladies; T. O. Southcott won the gents’ high and Wm. Smith and H. O. Southcott cut for the prize foi' gents’ Ione hands, the former winning the prize. The singing of Auld Lang Syne then brought a most enjoyable evening a close. KNOCKED FROM WHEEL On Wednesday evening of last week Harold I-Iockey, aged 12 years, son of Mr, and Mrs. Norman Hockey had a narrow escape from a serious accident when he was struck by an automobile while riding his bicycle. Harold was on his bicycle near the McColl-Frontenac Service Station at the south end of Exeter when he was sruck by a car driven by Chester turn com- was both His Dunn. Chester’ was making a at the corner and Harold was ing from the south. Harold knocked unconscious and knees were put out of joint, head was injured and he was other­ wise bruised. His bicycle was bad­ ly wrecked. The accident took place about 8:30 o’clock in the evening. Harold was laid up for a couple of days. EDUCATIONAL FILM The students of the Exeter High School were entertained Monday af­ ternoon when several moving pic­ ture films sponsored by the Bell Telephone Company gave the schol­ ars an insight into the intricate and extensive instruments and operations of a telephone system. It traced the development of the telephone from its early use and the rapid strides that have been made in its use and effectiveness. Pictures were shown of the various pieces that go to- make up the dial receiving set. Another reel showed the transmitting of the human voice across the ocean by radio waves. Another showed how the voice is stepped up over long dis­ tances. The vaccuum tube is a igreat factor in the amplifying of the voice. The pictures were very interesting and most instructive. A couple 'Of comic reels added to the* entertain­ ment. Arrangements for the show­ ing cf the pictures were made thro’ the local agent, Mr. Geo. W. Lawson. to The Startena Way Costs $54 300 Chicks at 12c ........... $36.00 600 lbs. Startena at 3c ................. 18.00 at 8.30 p.m. 20 PRIZES Hams, Chickens and Aluminum Ware for a a Total cost of Chicks at six weeks $54.00 Door Prize Admission 25c BUSINESS CHANGE Miss G. M. Simpson, who number of years has conducted Beauty Parlor in the Snell Block has disposed of the business to Miss Mar­ ion pooley. Miss Pooey has already taken possession. Miss- Simpson has returned to London. '•miii Cheap Feed Way Costs $51 300 Chicks at 12c ................................................... 600 lbs. Cheap Starter at 2 l-2c 15.00 $51.00Total cost of Chicks at six weeks.. ........ $51.00? or $54.00? COMPARE THE ADVANTAGES WITH THE SLIGHT EXTRA COST Traquair’s Hardware TINSMITHING PLUMBING llllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllll ■BOWLERS’ DANCE. in the Exeter Arend FRIDAY, JAN’Y 27 th under auspices of EXETER BOWLING CLUB featuring — SCHOOL CLOSEt) MONDAY There was many a hurrah went up from the school children Tuesday morning when it was learned that a leak had sprung in the boiler at the school and that there would be no school during the day. One of the pipes in the heating boiler burst during the night and water trickled into the fire box. It was necessary to replace the tube before the flue could be relighted. School reopen­ ed on Wednesday morning. Prizes will be glvett away in the Times-IAdvotjate subscription contest, Oyster Supper to he held in ELIMVILLE CHURCH Under the auspices of the W. A* THURSDAY, JANUARY 26th from 5:30 to 8 pan. Mixed Program by Paul Bros, and Assistants from Kirkton Admission 50c and 25c Benny Palmer and his orchestra Admission 50c. Basketball Social Evening The Exeter Basketball Club Wound up the season at the Arona With a social evening Wednesday of last week. The members invited their lady friends add about 70 persons wefe present. Games and amuse­ ments wore enjoyed followed by re­ freshments and dancing. The club had been divided for group games during the season and the two losing teams had to provide the lunch. Celebrate Golden Anniversary Sixty-Sixth Year Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Wein, of Crediton on friends and their home, VESTRY MEETING The annual vestry meeting of the Trivitt Memorial Church was held in the Parish Hall Monday evening. The opening services were conducted by the Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt. Reports for the year were received by the various organizations show­ ing all to be in a flourishing condi­ tion. The outstanding event of the year was the celebration of the fif­ tieth anniversary of the church. For this event the church was redecorat­ ed. The parish hall was redecorat­ ed inside and out. New electric wir­ ing was installed to replace the old. The anniversary services were a splendid success and the financial response was very gratifying. The election of officers resulted as fol­ lows: For vestry clerk Mr. L. Day, Sr., was re-elected for the 21st term; for secretary-treasurer Mr. M. W. Pfaff was re-elected for the ninth year; people’s warden, D. Dew; rec­ tor's warden, F. Ellerington: select vestery, people’s choice, P. Dunsford J. Triebner, Geo. Hawkins, W, E. Winer, W. Cunningham; rector’s choice, J. W. Morley, W. E. Middle­ ton, M. W. Pfaff, C. Tanton, J. M. Bole; lay delegates to Synod, J. W. Morley, W. E. Middleton, substitutes, L. E. Day, Alvin Cornish; sidesmen, L. E. Day, W. Matthews, Ed. Ward. W. Ellerington, A. Cornish, A. Sand- ders; auditors, J. W. Morley, C. Tan ton; collector, W. Cunningham; sexton, Hector Heywood. THE LATE MRS. FISHER The death took place in Exeter on Tuesday of Mrs. Jeffery Fisher who passed away in her 69th year. Mrs. Fisher’s death came as a great sur­ prise to her many friends. She had not been in the best of health for several weeks but was able to be around, heart trouble was the cause. Mrs. Fisher’s maiden name was Mar­ tha Kes tie. She was born near Sharon in Stephen township being a daughter of the late Charles Kestle. Following her marriage she lived in Usborne Township until she and Mr. Fisher retired about ten years ago and moved to Exeter. She was a member of the James Street United Church. She was of a quiet dispo­ sition and beloved by a wide circle of friends. Besides her bereaved hus­ band he is survived by three children Charles, and Mrs. Wm. Etlierington, of Usborhe and Harold, of Harriston Mrs. Etherington has not been well and at the time of her mother’s death whs in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, where she was preparing to undergo an operation. The operation has been postponed for the time be­ ing. tfwo brothers and one sister also survive, Edward and Josiah Kestle and Mrs. Paul Coates, town, The funeral, private, will ba held oil Thursday afternoon at two o’clock, to be conducted by Rev. A. Page. In­ terment will be in the Exeter ceme­ tery. TROPHY FOR LIBRARY 18'89, Haist, Jacob Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Wein cele­ brated their Golden Wedding Monday. Over forty relatives gathered at where the bridal couple of 50 years ago were showered with congratu­ lations and good wishes. Godfrey Wein was born in Stephen Township a son of he late John Wein Sr., ana his entire life has been spent in this district. On January 15'th, he married Miss Veronica daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Haist. The wedding was solemniz­ ed by Rev. Christian Staebler of the Crediton Evangelical Church and the attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Haist, of Pigeon, Mich. After their wedding Mr. and Mrs. Wein moved to a farm three miles north of Cred­ iton, where they resided until mov­ ing to Crediton a year and a half ago. There are eleven children living of twelve born to the union. Wesley, Aarcn, Emerson, Leonard, Lloyd and Lawrence of Crediton; Edwin, of Artland, Sask.; Melvin, of Flint Mich.; Mrs. Sylvester Wuerth, of Crediton; Mrs. W. R. Goulding, of Exeter and Miss Meleeta at home. One daughter Clara died sixteen years ago. The family dinner in hon­ or of the occasion was held Monday when about thirty-five members of the immediate family were present The home was tastefully decorated with gold streamers and bouquets of daffodils and snapdragons and the table vfhich was covered with a lace cloth /(vas centred with a beautiful three-tier wedding cake flanked by all yellow candles in silver holders Old time songs and music was en­ joyed and the following address to Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Wein was read by Lawrence Wein. To Mother and Dad,— '• About a half century ago in this home there took place an event but for the occurrence of which we would not be assembled here today. I re­ fer to the marriage of Veronica, daughtei' of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Haist, with Godfrey, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wein Sr., The hand of of our inexorable master, Time, has 'dealt very kindly with the happy couple who- that day vowed before Mrs. James Weekes has presented to the Exeter Library Board a beau­ tiful silver tankard in a glass case that was won by the Exeter Fire Bri­ gade at a Firemen’s Tournament held at Brantford, June 3rd, 1885, fifty-four years ago. The tankard was first prize for the intermediate hose-reel race. It is a tilter and is a most elaborate piece of work. With the tilter are two silver goblets, the tilter and the goblets being gold lin­ ed. The late Mr. Weekes was fire chief of the Exeter brigade for a great many years. God that they would remain stead­ fast to one anothei' in sickness 'and in health, in poverty and in wealth. True enough, that hand has stolen some of the bloom from the cheeks of the young girl, as it has seme of the brawn of the young man, but it has been unable to mar the beauty of those two souls, who on that day became one. During the last fifty years the bride and groom have no doubt seen many changes in the world about them. One thing has remained permanent however, and that is their undying faith in one anothei’ and in Almighty God. The constancy of this faith is amply exemplified by the manner in which they have un­ waveringly met sity. Without loyalty to God it is doubtful been able to pilot their ship so suc­ cessfully upon the sea of matrimony Gcd in His goodness has showered upon them many graces and bless­ ings not the least of which is a fam­ ily of twelve children. Much of the credit for the character and integ­ rity of this family is due to the kind­ ly hands which nurtured their childhood and guided their youth. As you, mother and dad, out the long period of the past 50 years have been united by the bonds of love children day and by those imperfect symbol of this love and devotion we ask you to accept this most inadequate momento of your Golden Wedding Day. A family gift of a purse accompan­ ied the address to which a appropriate response was the bride of fifty years. Among the out-of-town were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Goulding and Dawson, of Exeter; Mr. and Mrs. S. Haist, of Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Geiger, of Sebewing, Mich. The Times-Advocate joins with the host of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wein in wishing that they may be spared to enjoy many more years of happiness together. hardship and adver- this deep faith and and to one another, if they would have them in them in through- and devotion so we, your and grandchildren, are to- will ever be united to you self same bonds. jAs a very brief but made by visitors IYOUNG LADY PASSES Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Prouty will have the sympathy’ of many friends in the loss of their daughter Phyllis Louise Prouty, who died Tuesday af­ ternoon in Victoria Hospital, London i Phyllis was in her 19th year. She had been undergoing treatment at the hospital for sinus trouble and com­ plications followed. Miss Prouty was a graduate of the Exetei’ High School and was a very bright pupil. Since the fall term opened she has been attending the London Normal School. Besides her grief-stricken parents she is survived by two brothers Ste­ wart and Ivan Prouty. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from the home of her uncle, Mr. T. Collingwood, of town. Interment will be in the Exeter cemetery. ALMOST 1,000 JACKS The Exeter Gun Club have held two jack rabbit drives during the past week. On Tuesday about thir­ ty-five members augmented by Sev­ eral shooters from Zurich motored to Dungannon and secured 148 jacks They bagged about 85 jacks on Sat­ urday last. The rabbits are used for the feeding of foxes, the club having an agreement to dispose of all they can secure at twenty cents each. The money derived is used to procure ammunition. Up-to-date close to one thousand rabbits have been bagged. Mrs. H. C. Rivers is confined to her bed suffering from pleurisy, R. E. TURNER OF GODERICH PLANT NEARS COMPLETION The new cold storage Exeter being erected by C. Vidt is fast nearing It is to be known as the frigetator Locker Service. The mo­ dern refrigerated locked complete food handling melit where the patrons their meat, fruits and processed, frozen and stored In lock­ ers for future use. This means that patrons with refrigerated lockers may enjoy fresh meats, poultry O” fish, fresh fruits and fresh vege­ tables, regardless of the season with­ out going to the expense or drudgery of canning and without the loss of quality or flavor of the foods stored. Being a comparatively new service there are naturally many angles to a modern locker system and with the opening of the new building, an announcement of which is expected to be made next week, the public will be invited to inspect the building and secure any information desired. plant for Mr. John completion. Exeter Re­ plant is a establish- can have vegetables IS NEW WARDEN After an hour’s deliberation in cau­ cus Tuesday afternoon R. E. Turner, Reeve of Goderich, was chosen war­ den of Huron County for 1939 by his 12 Liberal colleagues and a few min­ utes later, in open session, his ap­ pointment was unanimo-usly confirm­ ed by council on a motion sponsor­ ed by Reeves Chester Mawhinney, of Stephen Township and Leiper, of Hullett Township, runners-up. A veteran in municipal politics and a member of County Council for 10 years, Mr. Turner is the first warden to come from Goderich in 30 years. He is 5 4 years of age, a Liberal Mason and Oddfellow and an Angli­ can. Born in Stanley Township, he and Mrs. Turner have lived in God­ erich for 31 years. Their children are Harold 23, Madge 21 and Roy 18 Mr. Turner was four years a town councillor and ten years deputy reeve oi’ reeve. By trade he is a flour miller. Ushered to thq_ warden’s chair on th© dais by retiring Warden Wilmot Haacke, Warden Turner was loudly acclaimed. He was praised by County Judge T. M. Costello, who adminis­ tered the oath of office for his high qualities both as a citizen and a leg­ islator, but his honor once again ex­ pressed his disapproval of the prac­ tice of electing a warden, Conserva­ tive and Liberal, year about. First Hockey Practice The first hockey practice took place on Tuesday night when a good­ ly number of players turned out. Preparations for the season are be­ ing made and it is hoped that a game Will be arranged for next Tuesday night. New uniforms in colors of rod, white ahd blue have bedft iput* chased.