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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-06-08, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING JUNE 8th, 1939 Sixty-Sixth Year Summer Wearing Apparel We have Monarch Brand Bathing Suits for every mejmber of the family. Monarch Brand Suits and Trunks are of exceptionally fine quality all wool, stand hard wear and keep their shape. Boys’ All Wool Bathing Trunks $1.00. Men’s All Wool Bathing Trunks $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00. Men’s 2-Piece Detachable Style With Zipper $2.00 each. Girls’ Bathing Suits $1.00 and $1.50. Misses’ and Ladies’ Bathing Suits $1.50, $2.00 and $2.95. Ripley Bathing Suits for Ladies and Misses, Improved Quality, Popular Colors $2.95 each Dresses for Hot Weather — Hundreds to Choose From We have an exceptionally large stock of Summem Dresses from Small Sizes up to Size 51, featuring Martha Washington as well as other makes. Plain and Floral Effects at very reasonable prices. White Shoes, Outing Shoes, Etc. See our complete range of Summer Footwear in all the recent styles for men, women and children. We are showing a very large selection in all widths. Men’s Summer Trousers, Hats, Etc. Tropical Worsted Trousers in the New Shades of Green, Blue, Grey and Fawn. Also a Full Range of Men’s Summer Straw Hats. Furnishings for the Home New Rugs — Linoleums — Congoleums — Window Blinds — Curtain Rods — Draperies English Linoleums, 4 Yards Wide, $2.95 Running Yard. Bargains in Large Linoleum Rugs: Sizes 10% x 12 ft.; 12 x 12 ft.; 12 x 13% and 12 x 15ft. Get Our Prices. Grass Rugs for porches, Verandas, Etc., Very Low in Price. Awning Special—Bright Colors, Heavy Weight at only 40c Yard. June, The Month for Linens • ■■ if , We have exceptional values this month to offer in all lines of Linens, including Towelling, Table Cloths, Fancy Linens, Etc. We can save you money on these linens. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday OXYDOL Large Package AYLMER CANNED PEACHES? Choice Quality, No 2’s Tins « £ Jv AYLMER TOMATO JUICE 9 1 7- Large Jumbo Tins, 25J oz. .........« * <11 11 L HELMET CORNED BEEF 7 77- One Pound Tins .....................“ 1111b each 21c SUPER SUDS 2 Cakes Coleo Soap Free . LUX FLAKES Knitting Book Free with .......per pkg 20c 2 pkgs 46c SALTED PEANUTS O |L_ DE- Fresh Stock, Good Quality 1Mb. GARDEN PEAS Q lk- 9Cf For planting, home grown, lb. 1.0c IVO. uvU Phone 32 Jones & May Your Superior Store Western Ontario Gives Great Welcome to Their Majesties —~ .. 2/Exeter Deserted When King and Queen Visit London The King and Queen have visited , wives and an honored list were next Canada. Long live Their Majesties. > presented to Their Majesties, among They had captured the hearts of, them being Col. W. J. and Mrs. Hea- J, Y. x. ~ -.i AMxrrtrlllr maw Prxmv, -tr F ID -V f d 1* f Q Sudden Death Bug Killer A Deadly Treatment. New Life to the Plant for all garden plants and flowers and shrubs. Put up in 1 lb., 2 lb., 51b., 10 lb., 20 lb. and 50 lb. Anniversary Services will be held in ZION UNITED CHURCH SUNDAY, JUNE lith, at 10:30 Speaker, Rev. Mr. Sweetman, of Ilderton D. C. W. Paint and Enamel Regular $1.35, now 79c qt. Flashlights Complete . 79c Flashli’t Batteries, each 10c See our stock of Screen Doors, Screen Windows, Colman Stoves and Camp Stoves, New Perfection Stoves and Ovens, also Second Hand Oil Stoves TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 13 A Cold 'Meat Supper will be held followed by a play “Aunt Minnie From Minnesota” Presented by the Young People of Goshen United 'Church Admission 40c; Children 2 Ofc the Canadian people, unreservedly and wholeheartedly. The King - Everyone wanted to see the King, but it was the Queen who stole the hearts of the Canadian people. Her gracious manner, her winsome smile, her beauty, won the imagination of the old and young the men and the women, the boys and girls, and has left such an in- dellible impression that affeption for the Royal couple will ever remain deep in the hearts of the Canadian people. It was Western Ontario’s oppor­ tunity Tuesday and Wednesday to pay homage to Their Majesties and no ■ greater demonstrations have ever been witnessed in this section than that which was witnessed in Stratford, St. Marys and London. In .Stratford thousands of people gathered at the gaily decorated sta­ tion for the 15-minute stop made there. Persons had gathered in the early morning hours to pick out points of advantage. School children from Perth and Huron lined the tracks. The Royal train pulled up to al­ low Their Majesties to step from the rear of the train onto a carpeted pathway leading to the reception stand. .On our' way to the station we noticed a painter’s step ladder and after, paying a quarter for the use of it we placed it behind the crowd about six deep, just where the Royal couple left the train and mounted the platform. With our youngest son Donald on the top step; Florence on the second step, Robert on the third and ourselves next, we had a splendid view of the reception and the presentation of those privi­ leged to be presented. But before the ceremony was over we' found ourselves beneath the ladder exert­ ing every effort to keep it from top­ pling over as the throng pressed for a sight of tire Kfo® .and, Queen. ‘Many were hedged in the crowd and were disappointed. Quite a number from this com­ munity went to St. Marys Junction where a service stop of five minutes was made.- Thousands had gathered there and the King and Queen came out onto the platform and greeted the crowd. London in Canada was the centre of the Empire where the King and Queen reigned for an hour on Wed­ nesday. Exeter had proclaimed a Civic holiday. Motorists passed thro’ the town at all hours of the night. Many were up long before sunrise headed for the city. The school children in four trucks left Exeter just before seven a.m. and were tak­ en to a reserved space along the route of the procession. It was about nine o’clock when we headed for the station and about a block away we were stopped and told that the space ahead of us was reserved. Special police, press re­ porters and photographers were de­ signated by colored arm bands. We had nothing to show but a friendly reportei’ took us in charge and we were admitted to the press platform, erected in close view of the proceeu- ings. Here we were, able to secure a number of good pictures. The King and Queen came out of the station on to a raised platform covered with a red carpet. They were received by Mayor Johnston. The crowd went wild with cheering. The King reviewed the Royal Canadian regiment in scarlet uniforms drawn up on-a grassy plot in front of the station. The City Fathers and their man, formerly of Exeter. Top hats were brought out of moth balls; tail coats were bought or borrowed foi’ the occasion; gold braid and scarlet uniforms were much in evidence. One of the bedecked gentlemen was heard to remark: “Well, what am I supposed to do, I’ll just follow you.” Everyone seemed to be in a dither. Following the reception Their Ma­ jesties boarded the royal cars a trip about the city. for a trip about the city. During all this the movie men were turning out film, and cameras were clicking. We got a good picture of the King and Queen just as they entered their car and then when they were only a few yards away from us we found we had used the last snap on the roll. Dash the luck. The procession was headed by the Mounties in scarlet uniforms astride motorcycles instead of prancing steeds. Our own traffic officer Wm. Robinson was one of the first in the procession. Members of the R. C. R. as well as members of the Royal Canadian Navy stood on parade in the hot sun for several hours and some of the lads were unequal to the strain. Just as the King had finished reviewing the R. C. R. one of the men in the front rank fell prone .upon the ground and was carried off in a stretcher. Before the Royal party had returned ,a second was out. Two of the men of the Navy likewise fainted away and had to be carried off. On many a street the same thing happened to individuals and ambulances were very busy. Old veterans that have seen many winters were on parade; veterans of the Great ed berets regiments played at route of march. They say that a royal salute of 21 guns at Victoria. Park was fired but it perhaps because around the station. Everywhere the buildings were decorated and Lon­ don did itself proud with their dec­ orations. The windows of the build­ ings along the route were filled with spectators. Stands were erected to accommodate the crowds. The cheer­ ing could be heard for blocks. Loud speakers were erected at certain points and a broadcast of the .recep­ tion was carved across the continent But what about the spectacle after it was all over. It was a sorry con­ trast. The streets were littered with paper and rubbish and a small army of workers started to clean it up. A special train carrying 1200 chil­ dren and grown-ups from Sarnia, Forest, Parkhill and Ailsa Craig ar­ rived in London too late to see the King and Queen and it was a disap­ pointed lot that were on their way back home when through the active effort of Ross Gray M.P., the train was routed through Gueplh and Hamilton to Niagara Falls where they were honored by special posi­ tions. The train service was disrupted on Tuesday as there were no mails. A special train of twelve coaches took passengers to London. It required sixteen coaches to bring them home. The King and Queen are now vis­ iting in the United States and they have left behind them a love and loyalty to the throne that sinks deep in the breasts of the Canadian people War in their many-color- and the units of several lined the streets. Bands various points along the we did not hear of the cheering streets and the Preserving Kettles Priced from...............................25c to $3.00 Also Cold Pack Canners at . . $2.00, $2.25, $2.50 and $2.75 Purina Live Stock Spray Kills Flies, for Spraying Cows and Horses. Sold in any quantity in Bulk. Bring in Your Can. For Best Results Use Lowe Bros. High Standard Pairtts and Enamels. Band Concert Victoria Park Traquair’s Hardware Tinsmithing Sign Work Plumbing Dealers in New Idea Furnaces, Pease Furnaces, Beach and Findlay Stoves arid Ranges. See us for Styles and Prices. '<111111111111111^ i SUNDAY EVENING Silver Collection Ted. Walper, Leader at 8:30 Hensall Anniversary Services Rev. Duncan McTavisli, of Calvary United Church, London, will preach anniversary services ill the United church, Hensall at 11 a.m. and 7*30 p.m. oft Sunday, June 11th. Special music will be provided by the choir under the leadership Of Mr. W. O. Goodwin, with Miss Greta Lamtnie ,Tlaying the organ and MisS Gladys Luker playing the piano. Mr. Doug­ las Gill, of Grand Bend, will assist the choir, Unavoidably Detained There was dissappointment in Ex­ eter Friday of last week when it was learned that Col. Geo. A. Drew, leader of the Conservative party in Ontario, was unable to visit Exeter as had been advertised, Col. Drew was detained in Ottawa while the Common Public Accounts Committee Were investigating the Bren gun con­ tract and on this account Was unable to fulfill his engagement here, The meeting was cancelled in conse- i quence. Opens New Stand Mr. Frank Simpkins is opening a hamburger and hot dog stand, with ice cream and soft drinks in the Bos- sbnberry Hotel. The front rooms formerly used as sample rooms are being renovated and fitted up. It will open Saturday night. Home Purchased Mr. Lome Oke lias purohased the residence of the late Mrs. Lamport^ Main street, Exeter. 'Mr, Oke IS fore­ man Of a gang of men doing Under­ ground construction work for the Bell Telephone Co., with headquar­ ters in London. He will mote his home to Exeter, We welcome Mr, and Mrg. Oke to town. COUPE DAMAGED Occupants Escape Serious Injury Mr. E. J. Wethey’s co.uipe is in the Ford Garage in a badly wrecked condition, having been towed home from near Wardsville following an accident. Late Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Wethey, Jr., and Da­ vid Wethey, were returning to Lon­ don after spending the day in De­ troit when the car slipped off the wet pavement at a curve about two miles west of Wardsville. The car struck and broke a telegraph pole and turned over, the occupants be- in) prison cd in. tli© Help wnsi soon at hand and the three persons Were released practically ifninjured. Fortunately the car had an all-steet top and shatterproof glass which probably saved their lives. The pro­ perty damage was covered by insur­ ance but not the damage to the car. MOVING FROM EXETER\ Mr. J. M. Bole, manager of the Exeter branch of the Canadian Can­ ned is being transferred to Petrolia Where he will have charge of one of tile plants tlie company are reopening Mr. E, J, Green, who has been With the company here, Will have Charge of the Exeter plant. The best Wishes of many friends will accompany Mr* and Mrs. Bole to their new home. BOARD OF EDUCATION The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held in the Library on Monday evening, June 5th’ at 8 o’clock. Absent A. O. Elliot and F. J./ Delbridge, Minutes of the pre­ vious meeting were read and approv­ ed. High School Principal reported foi’ May; number on roll 186. School open every lawful day with complete staff except that Mrs. Hill had sub­ stituted one half day for Mr. Stur­ gis. All notices sent re Royal visit to London had been passed on to pu­ pils. , Middle and Upper tests had been completed and those not having to write on various subjects to be in­ formed on set date next Thursday, Mr. Waghorn interviewed the Bd. re purchase of trees to complete bal­ ance of Agricultural money. Per C. V. Pickard and G. Lawson; That the matter of trees be taken up with Mr. Waghorn by Buildings and Grounds Committee with J. M. Southcott as convenor before June 15 th as report to Department must be made by that Public School for May; number school had been day with complete, staff except on May 29tli and 30 th when Mrs. Ellis substituted for Mr. Waghorn, that he might write his exams, at Strat­ ford. Recommendation tests had been held in all rooms, those whose work had been satisfactory throughout the year would not have to write final tests. Room six would be closed on June 27th — the Principal presiding at Entrance Examinations for the next two days. Senior Public -School boys had played four games of ball, winning one and losing three. Senior girls had won both games they had played and arrangements had been made to play two more. Arrangements to transport pupils to London on June 7th were com­ plete with anticipation of little diffi­ culty. Per W. May and J. N. Willis: That the two reports be adopted and sup­ plies procured. Communication from opening of vocational read per chairman. Per J. N. Willis and J. T. WESTCOTT DEAD Deceased Took First Cojiy of Exeter Times Off Press Mr. Geo, Easterbrook received word Tuesday of the death of his brother-in-law, Mr. John Westcott, of .Hamilton. Mr. Westcott was a former well-known resident of Exe­ ter. For many years he has resid­ ed in Hamilton but has always main­ tained a warm spot In his heart for the old home town. He was a fre­ quent visiter here. Mr. Westcott took the first paper of the Exeter Times off the press. That was in Oct. 1873 when the paper was printed on a Washington hand press, He has been a constant reader of the paper since that time. Mr, Westcott had suffered a lingering illness. date. Principal reported on roll 205. The open every lawful Dept, re the school was Per J. N. Willis and J. M. South­ cott: That the committee try to ar­ range a date with the Dept, for the opening this week or next. Carried. Per G. Lawson and C. V. Pickard: That the following accounts be paid: Jones & May, supplies $11.83; On­ tario Tustees’ and Ratepayers' Assoc, subscription $1.00; W. E. Balkwill, laboi’ supplies $17.90; E. Lindenfield supplies 60c.; Times-Advocate, sup­ plies $14.10; D. Gestetner, supplies $25.66; G. A. Hawkins, supplies $13.45; Traquair’s Hardware, sup­ plies $12.22; M. Walker, $6.45; Grigg $83.93; $19.50. Per J. N. Willis, adjournment. K. MacFaul, Sec’y. sup'plies Stationery, supplies Cudmore’s gravel, supplies Carried. WINS SCHOLARSHIP George Copeland Secures His B. A. Mr. Borden Sanders, of Exeter, second year student at Western Uni­ versity, is to be congratulated on having won the Albert O. Jeffery Scholarship No. 1 Second year* hon­ or biology, Mr. George Copeland, son of Rev R. C. and Mrs. Copeland, has secured his B.A. in honor science having secured first class honors. George will enter the medical course next year. HONORS IN LAW COURSE Mr. Bert Gardiner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gardiner, of Usborne, a student of the Honor Law course at University of Toronto, has passed his course -with honors and will grad­ uate on Friday. Members of the family will attend the graduation. Mr. Gardiner is a graduate of Exeter High School. ----------------- FINKBEINER—RYCKMAN The marriage of Dorothy Elva Ryckman, Reg. N„ eldest, -daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ryckman to Russell Elgin, only son of Mrs. and the late Michael Finkbeiner, Credi- ton, was solemnized at the home of Rev. and Mrs. C. J. Moorehouse, of London, Saturday, June 3rd. The at­ tendants were Miss Gladys Ryckman, sister of the bride and Miss Helen Finkbeiner, Messrs. Gerald Skinner and Alvin Fawcett, of Exeter. The room was beautifully decorated With spring flowers and white streamers. The bride was lovely in a dress of blue sheer in redin go te’style. Miss Helen Finkbeiner wore J pink sheer dress while Miss Gladys! Ryckman ■wore a regina blue suede lace dress. On their return they will reside on the groom’s farm at Crediton. Their many friends will join with Times-Advocate in extending gratulations and best wishes. the con- TROUSSEAU TEA FOR BRIDE-ELECT A very delightful trousseau tea was held at the home of Mrs. Archie Ryckman on Wednesday afternoon and evening of last week in honor of their eldest daughter, Dorothy, whose marriage took place 'Saturday to Mr. Russell Finkbeiner, Crediton, The house was beautifully dec­ orated with lliy-of- the- valley and other spring flowers were her mother. and Miss Gladys Ryckman displayed th6 trousseau ctud Quilts tin cl Mrs. Margaret Fletcher and Miss Vera Decker the gifts, fancy-work, silver­ ware and dishes. Tea was poured in the afternoon by Mrs. Geo. Dalry­ mple and Mrs. Herb Jones, of Kip­ pen and in the evening by Mrs, chael Finkbeiner, LIGHTNING STARTS FIRE Planing Mill Struck The Huron Lumber Company came close to losing their planing mill Saturday afternoon when lightning struck the building and started a fire. (Only the prompt action of the manager, Mr. D. A. Gordon, and others saved the building from going up in smoke. A heavy electrical storm was raging at the time and lightning entered the building on the I hydro wires into the switch box. Wesley Witmer, an employee, first \noticed the blaze and calling the manager, fire extinguishers were us­ ed and water was carried from the boiler room. Eugene Beavers turn­ ed in the fire alarm. When the fire­ men arrived the fire was fairly well under control. A chemical extin­ guisher was used. The side of the south wall was charred and the floor of the second storey was somewhat burned. The upstairs was filled with a heavy smoke. It was surely a close call, and a bad blaze was avert­ ed as about there is considerable lumber the building. Knee Injured The guests received by Dorothy and Miss Dorothy Davis Mi- Ladies Bowlirig Tourney The ladies bowling club will hold local mixed tournament wednes-a day, June 14th beginning at 4.00 p.m. One twelve-end game before lunch and two ten-end games in the evening. Supper will be served and prizes given. Entrance fee 25c. En­ tries should be made with W. THOMSON—-CHRISTIE James St. United Church, Exeter, was the scene of a very pretty wed­ ding on Thursday, June 1st, at three o’clock when Miss Celia Pearl, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Christie, of town, was qnited in mar­ riage with Mr. William J., son oi Mr. and Mrs. John Thomson, of Cen­ tralia. The ceremony was perform­ ed by Rev. A. Page, assisted by Rev. D. MacTavish, of London. While Lohengrin’s Wedding March wa** played on the organ by Mr. W. I Goulding, the bride entered the church on the arm of her father, wearing a loyely ivory satin floor­ length lace gown with lace applique inset with full-length sleeves taper­ ing over the hands and a slight train. The embroidered bridal veil fell from a coronet of lily-of-the-val- ley. She wore satin and silver slip­ pers and carried a bouquet of white Killarney roses, valley-lilies and streamers. Miss Meta Salter, as I bridesmaid, was gowned in shell I pink over1 taffeta with pale blue j velvet flowers and doll hat to match. J .She carried a bouquet of dark Prem- !ier roses. Mr. George Thomson, of I Lucan, assisted his brother. Miss Pearl Wood sang in lovely voice “O Promise Me.” The church was very beautifully decorated with ferns and early summer blooms while the guests seats were marked with flow­ ers and ribbon. The ushers were ^Garfield Thomson and Eli Christie, .1- 1 Following the ceremony ■a reception was held at the home of .the bride’s parents who were cele- 'brating their 35th anniversary. The bride’s mother ‘received in navy sheer With embroidered flowers in reding- ote style; the groom’s mother in navy and white ensemble. The wait­ resses were Mrs. H. C. Carey, Misses Jean Sheere, Violet Hyde and Lyla Pym assisted by Mrs. Heywood. A buffet luncheon was served bn the lawn beneath a string of wedding I bells. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and costly gifts. Mr, and Mrs. Thomson left on a wed­ ding trip for Midland, Burke’s Falls, Callander, North Bay, Ottawa and Niagara Falls. The bride Wore a queen’s blue ensemble with navy coat and' navy accessories, on their return they will reside on the groom’s farm in Usborne. Guests were present from Glencoe, Narnia, London, Granton and Kirkton. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Thom­ son will join with the Times-Advo­ cate in congratulations and best wishes. ' vfd-I LIU 1(1 1Mr. Wm. J. Northcott injured his |bf London, knee Tuesday afternoon when he was knocked down by a fractious colt. He was unconscious for a short time. However, no bones were broken but the injury Is such that Mr. Northcott will be laid up some time. THUNDER STORM for inOne of the heaviest storms many months visited Exeter Satur­ day afternoon of last week. The rain came down in torrents with heavy lightning and thunder, tn different places the lightning followed the hy­ dro lines into stores and homes blowing out fuses, .Hydro was off for a short time only. The greatest damage was done when lightning struck the planing mill of the Huron Lumber Co. Several were eyewitness­ es to a lightning bolt striking in the Vicinity Of Huron street. It came to the ground like a streak of fire sev- | oral yards wide, but apparently did Moise at the Bank of Montreal by | little or no damage. The storm last- I noon. ed about an hour.