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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-04-20, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING APRIL 20th, 1939 Sixty-Sixth Year si Ji ■'ii Men’s and Youth’s Smart Suits Colors - Blue - Green - Brown - Etc. Single or Double Breast - Newest Stripe or Check Patterns We carry a big selection in Fancy or Plain Backs. Prices' are very moderate. Raglan Top Coats — New Hats/ Smart Styles, New Colors, priced at $12.00 to $15.00. Also a few goodrcoats, odd sizes at $10,00 each. Spring Felt Hats,,all the New Colors at $1.95 to $2.95. Boys’ and Juvenile Suits Splendid range of Boy’s Suits, all made with fancy pleated backs, priced at $6.95 to $13.50 New Shoes for Women and Girls Patent — Blue — Japonica, &c. New Pumps, Ties, Etc., in the New Colors high, medium and low Dutch heels. The above colors are good this season. Come in and try on a pair. Simplicity Patterns 15c, 20c, 25c We have taken the local selling agency for Simplicity Patterns, the most popular low priced pattern to-day. Hundreds of styles to choose from at 15c, 20c and 25c. Also Mc­ Call patterns. Ask for fashion sheets. Ladies’, Misses and Girls’ Spring Coats New Styles — New Materials — Attractive Prices NEW LINOLEUMS RUGS, ETC. SPECIAL WINDOW BLINDS, SECONDS—PLAIN, CREAM AND GREEN AT 69c each Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Del Maize Niblets Corn O fine Fresh Corn off the Cob « 11115 £lv Aylmer Pork & Beans O line 1 Large 21 oz. tins ..................« 11115 Maytime Cheese 1 / Ik 1 Creamy and Spready ....../2 Chocolate Mallow Biscuits nnr III 1Good Quality ............................EC1 1 & JelLA-Milk nlrff 1 HrA New Gelatine Dessert, 6 flavors....IvU SugJf Crisp Corn Flakes O nlrrre 1 Cn Exdellent Value ..................“ 1JL Singapore Sliced Pineapple ijn 1 or Crushed ............-...................P™ Canned Peas, Corn, TomatoesO Regular Size Tins ......... 1W EXETER COUNCIL Tuesday, April 11th, 1939The postponed meeting of the 'Council met with all members pres­ ent. The minutes of the meeting held March 27 were read and with a correction in the minute referring to the Municipal Tax Rate the same were adopted on motion of Southcott and Tuckey and carried. As pei1 memorandum of the De­partment of Municipal Affairs; That all tax bills or demands be stamped or have printed on their face the fol­ lowing “The General Tax Rate has been reduced IS mills by reason of the Provincial subsidy” and per mo­ tion of Southcott and seconded by Tuckey that the village rate of tax­ ation for the year be reduced one half mill and should now read 14 and 8-10 mills. Carried.Per Hern-Tuckey; That the con­ trol of the Fair Ground Recreation Park as agreed to with the Agricul­tural Fair Board be now handed over and be for the season in charge of the Arena Committee on the same conditions as granted for the past year (193 8). Carried.Messrs. Dearing, Southcott and El­ liot, members of the Board of Edu­ cation, waited on the council asking that a concrete walk he laid con­ necting with the present walk back to the new s’chool building. Granted on motion of Dignan and Soutlicott. Carried.Per Southcott and Dignan: That the Clerk confer with Mr. T. Roy Patterson, County Engineer, regards purchase of calcium chloride. Car­ ried.The following list of accounts were read and ordered paid:James Bowey, coal account per W. Andrews $12.65; Grigg Station­ ery Co., note book & supplies 25c.; Exeter Library Board, $250.00; E. Lindenfield, account roads & ‘bridges $10.95; R. N. Rowe, flowers for Jas. Dignan, $4.00; Exeter P. U. Commission, street lighting $225.75, hydrant rent, $350.00, town hall water rate $2.03, total $577.78; W. C. Pearce, balance salary 1938-9 as tax collector $50.00; Louis Kirk, la­bor R&B $2.50; Wm, Andrew," ditto $23.10. . . Direct Relief Wm. Allisdri, coal $6.00; .Harry Bierling, supplies $7.50; F. Coates, supplies $9.00; S. J. V. Cann, sup­plies $22.5 0; Wm. Hatter, milk $7.- 40; W. E. Middleton, supplies $8; Bruce Rivers, supplies $10.00; H. C. Rivers, supplies $9.95; Southcott Bros, supplies $17.50; R. G. Seldon, coal $6.00; Aaron Wein, wood $34; Norman Stanlake, milk $5.00.Passed on motion of Tuckey and Dignan and carried. Adjourned by Southcott.J. Senior, Clerk Phone 32 Jones & May Your Superior Store H SPRING SUPPLIES Sweat Pads .................... 55c. Hame Straps ................... 25c. Flashlight comp............... 79c. Flashlight Batteries ..... 10c. Halters. ........................... 9^c. y Sets Harness ............. $39.00 Electric Light Bulbs 3, 25c. Tractor Funnels ............. 85c. USE LOWE BROS. HIGH STANDARD PAINTS AND ' VARNISHES Screen Windows 35 to 60c. Soft Balls 50c. to $1.50 Climax Wall Cleaner 2 for 25 Soft Ball Bats ... 50c. to $1.50 NOW is the time to place your order for Eavetroughing, Roof Work, Deck Work, Pump Work, Plumbing Jobs, or any small or large job or if you require a new sign see our Mr. Alf. Andrus, who can handle all your requirements Next Time Try HAWE’S FLOOR GLOSS — It’s excellent _____________- '............-—.......... ..................................• Chick Troughs and Fountains, Feeders, Chick Shell and Grit, Charcoal, Crock Fountains, Purina, Pioneer, Dr. Roe and Royal Purple Chick Starters, Growing Mashes and Develop­ ing Concentrates, Laying Mashes, Oyster Shell, Bran, Salt, Mineral Traquair’s Hardware TINSUHTHING PLUMBING lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Divine Service The Members of the Exeter Lodge No. 57 I. 0. 0. F. Will attend Divine Service in James Street United Church on Sunday, April 23rd, at 7 o’clock pan. Service to be conduct­ ed by Rev. A. Page. Members of the Order are requested to meet at the Lodge Rooms at 6.30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. * B. M. Francis, N. G. E. A. Howald, Secretary Band Concert Sunday, April 23rd |1jnj|.eavi^’s Theatre at 8:30 p.m. ’ Silver Collection Ted. Walper,'Director > LEAVJTT’S THEATRE THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY . . April 20th. 21st, 22nd “THE CROWD ROARS” A Metro Goldwyn Meyer Picture with ROBERT TAYLOR, LION­ EL BARRYMORE, FRANK MORGAN, MAUREEN O’SUL­ LIVAN MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY April 24th, 25th, 26th WILLIAM BOYD in “HOP ALONG CASSIDY” Western MASONIC “AT HOME” WILL PLANT TREES Knowing- the great economic value of trees and their importance in all forni’s of beautification work, the Exeter Horticultural Society in co­ operation with the Lions Club, are considering the planting of trees on our streets, where there is sufficient Space, and request citizens wishing trees - planted in front of their prop­ erty to notify Mrs. N. J, Dore, presi­ dent Of the Horticultural Society or Dr, W. E. Weekes, president of the Lions Club before May 1st so the matter may be in hand for early fall planting. While this work is being undertaken by these societies we would ask the interest of the citi- Lebanon Forest Ledge A.F. & A.M. No. 133 will hold an “At Home”, in the Exeter Arena on Wednesday, May 3rd, 1939, ‘to which the-mem­ bers and their wives or lady friends are invited. Members may briilg any guests. Visiting Brethren are aens in safe-guarding this wonder- also invited. Tickets 50c. ful form of plant life. LIONS CLUB DINE AT CREDITON Members of the Exeter Lions Club held their regular supper meeting Monday evening at the Township hall in Crediton catered to by mem­ bers of the Crediton Women’s Insti­ tute who provided a sumptuous sup­ per and were warmly congratulated. A goodly representation from .Credi­ ton were present. Reeve Chester Ma- whinney, of Stephen, and E. Fahner, chairman of the village trustees were honored guests. President Dr. W. E. Weekes occupied the chair and song leader W. R. Goulding kept the gathering lively with singing. Dr. Weekes announced that the new Lions road signs had been placed at the various entrances to the town and congratulated Lion J. W. Hern on the splendid job he made. At the next meeting of the Lions Club In­ spector E. C. Beacom will give an address. A committee was appoint­ ed to nominate a slate of officers for the coming year. Dr. Weekes spoke of the work accomplished by the club since its inception a little over a year ago and offered assist­ ance to any needy case in the district Reeve Mawbinney and Mr. Fahner both expressed their appreciation at being present and of the work the club is doing and promised co-opera­ tion. Mrs. Lloyd England replied to the vote of thanks to the ladies. Exeter Races, June 21st The Exeter Racing Club has set the date for their annual race meet, Wednedsay, June 21st. $80 0 will be given in prizes. There will be four class races with a purse of $200 for each race. Sandy Elliot is chair­man and Andy Easton secretary. Stephen Township Taxes The Tax Collector of the Town­ ship of Stophen has made a settle­ ment with the Township Treasurer of the 1938 Tax Roll and reports $384.40 as uncollectable out of a total levy of $44,588.22. Stephen Township has again kept up it’s re­ cord in the payment of taxes. Return From Florida Dr. D. A. and Mrs. Anderson have returned home after spending the winter in Florida. They visited for three weeks with their daughter Dr. and Mrs. McAllister at Fort Wayne, Ind., on their return. Their son, Norman, flying officer, of Trenton, spent the weekend here. HOCKEY BOYS BANQUETTED A banquet was tendered the Exe­ ter Hockey players at the Bossen- berry Hotel Friday evening of last week sponsored by the Exeter Arena Committee at which there was a large representation of the business­ men of Exeter. The dining room capacity was taxed to its utmost. At the close of a splendid banquet Thos. Pryde, as chairman, outlined the purpose of the gathering; first to honor the hockey boys and secondly to set up an organization to super­ vise sports in Exeter or to arrange for hockey for another season. C. V. Pickard, of the Arena Committee, who was in charge of hockey diuring the past season gave a toast to the players complimenting the boys on their success and sportsmanship. He stated that if hockey was to be a suc­ cess in Exeter next season an organ­ ization should be set up immediately to scout for players and make neces­ sary arrangements to be ready when another season opens. He advocat­ ed the securing of a coach which would go a long way in the develop­ ment of players. In conclusion he proposed a toast to the boys. Mr. Elmer Bell, president of the Seaforth Amateur Athletic Associa­ tion, accompanied by John North­ wood, was present and gave an out­ line of the set up of the Seaforth organization which he stated proved very successful in their town. He emphasized team work, good fellow­ ship and sportsmanship. The Sea­ forth organization had been formed three years ago and supervised var­ ious activities. All lines of sports were represented on the executive. A special day for the raising of mon­ ey to carry on those activities had met with splendid success. Mr. W. G. Medd tendered the thanks of the gathering to Mr. Bell. The chairman paid a splendid tribute to the memory of the late William Leavitt whose death had meant a distinct loss to the commun­ ity. Reeve W. D. Sanders voiced his endorsation of the efforts to organ­ ize an athletic association and prom­ ised his hearty support. Various members present joined in the dis­ cussion as to the advisability of or­ ganizing for hockey alone or for a. general organization. Among those who spoke were: James Bowey, H. O. Southcott, W. H. Moise, J. A. Tra- quair, R. N. Creech, J. M. Southcott, W. G. Medd, E. J. Wethey, J. B. Creech. It was moved by F. A. May and seconded by Reeve Sanders that we form an Exeter Athletic associa­ tion to sponsor various lines of sport in Exeter. The resolution was car­ ried unanimously. A nominating committee were asked to retire and bring in a slate of officers. The fol­ lowing slate was submitted: Presi­ dent, C. V. Pickard; vice-president, F. A. May; secretary-treasurer, J. R. Creech; members of the executive Ulric Snell, B. W. Tuckey, A. O. El­ liot; hockey representative, Frank . Creech; baseball, James Bowey; softball, W. G. Medd; basketball, Leslie Coates. The meeting endorsed the above election and an enthusias­ tic gathering was brought to a close. Elimville Home Burned Mr. John Heywood, of Elimville, had the misfortune to have his fine brick house destroyed by fire Sun­ day evening last. The fire started upstairs and due to the prompt ac­ tion of the neighbors most of the furniture on the ground floor was saved. This was the third fire suf­ fered‘by Mr. Heywood in seven years Seven yea'rs ago the house caught fire but the fire was brought under control after the roof had been bad­ ly burned. Three years ago he lost his barn by fire. The house was in­ sured in the Usborne & Hibbert Mu­ tual Fire Insurance Co., for $1600 and the contents for $500, Will be Presented to King and Queen Mrs. J. C. Gardiner, mother of the Minister of Agriculture Hon. James Gardiner, is to be presented to the King and Queen on May 18th at the State dinner at Government House, Ottawa. Operations Mrs. Harvey perkins, of Usborne, underwent an operation for an acute attack of appendicitis in Victoria ] Hospital, London, on Tuesday. She is doing as well as can be expected. Mr. Harold Penhale of Usborne, was taken to Victoria Hospital in London, Tuesday evening when he underwent an operation for an acute attack of appendicitis. Seriously III Mrs. Wm. Coward, of Usborne, (nee Miss Isabelle Appleton) dau- i ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Apple- ; ton, has been critically ill for several days with pleuro-pneumonia. Mrs. Coward is a bride Of a few weeks. She was taken to hospital in Lon­ don Wednesday for a blood trans- I fusion. | Mamed 64 Years . Mr. and Mrs. John Brock, Centra- | Ha, celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on April 14th. They were married in St. Marys Methodist Church. They farmed for many years In Usborne Township, later in Bfd- bulpli, and retired 30 years ago to Centralia. They have three children, Mrs, John Hutchinson, of Ltican; Alfred Brock, of Union, and Jona- i than, of London. Two children are [ dead. There are 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, OBITUARIES Many Deaths in the District During the Past Week William Leavitt William Leavitt, .one of Exeter’s best known citizens and one who has done much fol’ Exeter and com­ munity, died Thursday at his home in his 87th year. He had been ill for about a week with pneumonia. Mr. Leavitt was born at Granton on June 4, 1852. Forty-one years ago he came to Exeter and opened up a china and novelty store that was known as Leavitt’s Fair, He was one of the pioneer motion picture exhibitors in Western Ontario . and opened up a theatre in Exeter in 1914. He also built the Dome skat­ ing rink and ran it in conjunction’ with the theatre. In 19'31 at an age when most men have retired and taking things easy Mr. Leavitt built the new sound theatre. For several years, Mr. Leavitt was owner of the Leavitt Park, on the Exeter side at Grand Bend, disposing of it in 1920. In religion he was an Anglican. He was united in marriage with Huldah M. Grafton who predeceased him in 1901. He is survived by two dau­ ghters, Mrs. G. M, Lownds, Reg. N., of Education, Windsor and Mrs. J. G. Cochrane, of town. He is also sur­ vived by one grandson, W. Grafton Cochrane, B. A., Toronto and one brother Alexander, of Detroit. The funeral, private, was held from his late residence, Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. M. A. Hunt. In­ terment took place in the Exeter cemetery. The bearers were Messrs. W. D. Sanders, Walter 'Cunningham, Rd. Welsh, E. M. Dignan, F. J. Wick­ wire, F. J. Delbridge. William Oke A liferlong resident of Centralia, one highly esteemed in the commun­ ity passed away Wednesday morning April 19 th in the person of William A. H. Oke, aged 71 years and 6 months. The deceased has been ail­ing for the past month with a heart condition. Mr. Oke was united in marriage with Minnie Bottrill, who predeceased him by ten years. He is survived by one sister Mrs. Wm. Es- sery of Exeter, He was a member of the Centralia United Church and was well known throughout the community. The funeral will be -held from his late residence Friday at 2 p.m. with intehment in the Exeter cemetery. Julia A. Spicer ’/ Miss Julia Ann Spicer, formerly of Exeter, passed away in London, on Thursday, April 13 th, aged 8'6 years, 11 months and 27 days. Miss Spicer was born in Darlington. When a child her family moved to Usborne township and lived there for a num­ber of years. Later they moved to a home near Exeter. During her early years Miss Spicer taught school at Winc'helsea and for a great many years she was a .faithful employee of Browning’s Drugstore. One brother survives her, Ira H., of Denver, Col. The funeral took place from the funeral parlor of Mr. R. N. Rowe on. Saturday last to the Exeter cemetery The funeral services were conducted by Rev, R. C. Copeland of Main St. United church, of which deceased was a member. The bearers were Messrs. Henry Delbridge, Albert Mitchell, Lloyd Hodgson, Horace Delbridge, Reg. Hodgson and Wm. Andrew. William Aitkin Turnbull Mr. William Aitken Turnbull, passed peacefully away without any warning or struggle on Saturday morning, April 15 th, at the age of seventy-five years. He was born of Scottish parentage, on the farm where the Thames Road school is situated in Usborne township, where he lived until his marriage to Mary Jane Eacrett. They began a happy wedded life on a farm half a mile south of ' F'arquhar. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Ser­ geant Reginald D., who gave his life at Vnny, April 9th, 19J.7; Adeline Amelia, who died in 1910 and Miss Isobel, who has bebn a faithful and untiring attendant of both mother and father during their illness. Mrs. Turnbull passed away seven years, ago. . 1 Mr. Turnbull was a member and elder of Thames Road church. It was here that he organized and taught the Young Men’s Bible Class, of which he was very proud. The fam­ ily moved to Exeter sixteen years ago where they attended Caven Pres­ byterian Church, until union. Mr. Turnbu-ll was an enthusiastic worker for church union and after union was consummated the family 'be­ came members of the James Street United Church. Mr. Turnbull was elected an elder here, which position tie held until ill health caused him to resign. Mr. Turnbull was the ef­ ficient secretary-treasurer of the Us­ borne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insur­ ance Company for twenty-two years and was auditor of the company for eighteen years previous to being the secretary-treasurer. He retired from this work in 1934. For nine years he was a valued member of the Exeter Board of Ed­ ucation. He was an ardent temper­ ance worker and gave his support to all matters of innprovement and de­ velopment of the young life. He led a good and useful life, was a man of sterling character, respected and lov­ ed by all. who knew him. The fun­ eral was held from his late resi­ dence William street, Exeter, Mon­ day, April 17th, and was conducted by his pastor Rev. A. Page assisted by Rev. A. W. Gardiner. Mrs. A. O. Elliot sang very appropriately "Je­ sus Saviour Pilot me.” The bearers were six nephews, Peter Gardiner, William Gilfillan, Arthur Gardiner, James Turnbull, Aimer Stewart and John Craig. The flower bearers were directors and agents of the Us­ borne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insur­ ance Company. Friends from a dis­ tance who came to pay their last re­ spects were: Mr. and Mrs. Victor and Betty Roberts, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gardiner, London; Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Gardiner, Egmond- ville; Mrs. Ida Craig, Mr. David Craig, Mr. and Mrs. John Craig, of Blyth; Mrs. Edgar Kaufman, Brant-' ford; Miss A. Eacrett, Preston; Mr. and Mrs. R. and Miss Lois Singleton of Glencoe; Mr. R. L. Beavers, of Sarnia; Rev. Duncan and Ernest Mc- Tavish, London; Mr. and Mrs. W. Buffam, Glencoe; Mr. W. Luke, of Glencoe. Seeding is Backward This time last year seeding was in progress but the farmers today are anxiodtsly awaiting a turn in the weather that will make it possible for them to begin spring activities. Recent snowfalls and rains have made the land soggy and it will take several days undor the most favor­ able conditions before the spring work begins. The womon have like­ wise been delayed with the house- cleaiilng. Clyde B. Heywood A young man in the prime of life, Clyde Bagshaw Heywood died Sat­urday in Victoria Hospital, London, following an illness of a little over a week. The deceased was born in Exeter, a son of the late Caleb Hey­ wood and was in his 37 th year. A short time ago he suffered from a boib on the side of his nose, the poi­ son from which circulated through his system, untimately causing his death. He was removed to hospital and received several blood transfus­ions. The deceased is survived by his bereaved widow whose maiden name was Aldo McDonald also two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. A. Moore, Hectoi' N., Clarence A., and Mrs. Edward Yellow, of town and Alonzo J., of Edmonton, Alta. The fiuneral Tuesday afternoon was held from Mr. E. R. Hopper’s Funeral Parlor conducted by Rev. R. C. Cope­land, with interment jn the Exeter cemetery. Mrs. Wm. Dunsford The death took place in Hay Town­ship on Thursday, April 13th, of Caroline Acheson, widow of the late William Dunsford, in her 81st year. The deceased was born in Exeter in 185 8, daugther of the late Joseph and Mary Acheson. About -sixty-four years ago she married the late Wm. Dunsford, residing on the Lake Road in Stephen u<p> to twenty-five years ago when they retired to Exe­ ter. Her husband predeceased her by seven years. She leaves a family of two boys and four girls: Mrs. W. Sanders, of Stephen; Isaac and Percy Mrs. Milton Russell, Mrs. FWm. Gould and Mrs. Melvin Gould, all of HU> township; also three sisters, Mrs. J. Kitchen, of Toronto; Mrs. George Knight, of Denfield and Mrs. Wm. Levett, of London. The funeral was held from the home of her son Isaac Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. Mr. Hunt, interment in the Ex­ eter cemetery. The bearers were: Messrs. Silas Stanlake, Nelson Stan­lake, Wesley and Preston Dearing, Chester Rowe and Wm. Hooper. Among those from a distance at­ tending the funeral were Mrs. Wm. Levett and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dearing, of London; Mrs. George Knight and Mr. and Mrs. Harold McKay, of Denfield; Mrs. Mac Ros­ ser, of Blenheim; Miss Irene Rus­ sell, of Chatham; Mr. and Mrs. O. Atkinson of Grand Bend .and Dou­glas Gould, of Seaforth. Mrs. Eliza Lamport The death occurred in Exeter on Wednesday, April 12th, of Mrs. Eliza Lamport, widow of the late Samuel G. Lamport. She was born at Sharon 72 years ago and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Rowe. With the exception of a few years during her married life she had Spent her lifetime in this commun­ ity and had a large circle of friends. Her husband predeceased her 22 years. She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Chas. W. Ford. Lon­ don; four brothers and four sisters, John and Robert and Henry Rowe, of Exeter and Samuel Rowe, of Galt; Mrs. Pedlar, Mrs. Kestle and Mrs. Hoskin, of Exeter and Mrs. Windsor of Brown City, Mich. The funeral was held Friday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. R. C. Copeland, of Main Street Chiitrch, of which she was a member, pallbearers wore ’Chester Rowe, Cecil Rowe, R. Wind­ sor, Ell Klug, Wes. Lamport and Wm. Allison. Alan, Richard and Robert Ford and Elmer Rowe were flowerr bearers. Among those at­ tending the funeral were; Mr, Sam’i Rowe, Galt; Mrs. Windsor and Roy, of Brown City, Midi,; Mrs, Sort Mann, oi Pt. Huron; Mr. Percy tlowe of Saginaw; Mr, and Mrs. Will Rowe and W. J, Mills, of Carsonville, Mich.