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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-10-19, Page 1ESTAB I ASHED 1873 1 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 19th, 1939 Sixty-Seventh Year Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Winter Coats We strongly advise early buying of Winter Coats, The good English Cloths are becom­ ing very scarce. However we have ar exceptionally fine stock at present, at lower prices than for many years, in small, regular, half sizes, also extra large. Collars and trimming are of Sable, Persian Lamb, Oppossum, Wolf, Fox, Etc. Girls’ Coats with hats and purs­ es to match at very reasonable prices. Underwear for Every Member of the Family Buy Underwear at present low prices/ We stock only branded lines such as Stanfields, Penman’s, Watson’s, Turnbull’s and Gordon Brands. New prices are much higher, so get your requirements from present stock. Ladies’ and Misses’ Knitted Suits on Sale at $6.95 About two dozen Ladies’ and Misses all wool 3-piece Knitted Suits. Good range of col­ ors. On Sale this month at $6.95 each. Figured Flannelette at 29c yard Hundreds of yards of Figured Flannelette, 36-mches wide. Good Colors. Suitable for Night Gowns, Pyjamas, Etc, a regular 35c cloth, while it lasts at 29c yard. Furnishings for the Home Linoleums, Congoleums, Oilcloths, Window Blinds, Draperies, Rugs at today’s low prices, are exceptional values. Look over our large stock and get our prices before buying. SPECIAL—Cream and Green Window Blinds on sale at 69c each. ——x ................................................. ...ii—■—.ii ■■•■ • ...........—■ Buttons, Buckles and Dress Ornaments for Fall New Buttons for trimming dresses, Coat Buttons, Buckles and Ornaments for dresses are now in stock. We have a large selection to choose from. English Sateens at 29c yard 36-inch Wide Comforter Sateen. English make. New Patterns. A real bargain at 29c yd. COMFORTER BATTING—Opens 72 x 90 inches at 35c, 39c, and 50c per roll, BIG “B” BRAND WORK SHIRTS—Fall and Winter weight, are the best made, fullest size shirts we know of. Prices $1.00 to $1.40 each. Two good patterns in dinner sets at greatly reduced prices, as we are discontinuing these. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday each 25c 3 boxes 21c Strawberry, Jem Good buying at, 32 oz. jar Red Bird Matches Made by Eddy’s ............. Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour nnt* nlr 1 Ready mixed for pancakes ....rn* Clark’s Pork & Beans 9 fine 1 Q/» Large 21 oz. tins .....................“ Uli© AvV Woodbury’s Facial Soap O ralroc 1 Very low price .................lvv Royal York Coffee |L 47P Try this New Blend ..........pvi IU. “it Colgate’s Toilet Soaps E ralrac Glass bowl free with ...... Happyvale Mince Meat New Pack, in Bulk ..........2 lbs. 25c I Phone 32 Jones & May Your Superior Store II EXTRA! 1 Good/Used Hand Washer With Wringer in A-l Shape Priced'Reasonably — See Us Night Softball EXETER ARENA FARM PURCHASED Mr. Earl Hern has purchased from thp Silas Shier estate,, their 134 ac­ re farm on the 15th concession, of Usborne. The farm has been occu­ pied for the past five years by Mr- Wm. Bibby. The sale was through C. V. Pickard, real agent. made estate being constructed of William street north. The new NEW DRAIN I A new drain is ion the east side from Ann street drain is supplemental to the large drain on the west side of the street. It will carry off the surface water during a heavy downpour of rain and thus reduce the volume of water entering the other drain. In this way it is hoped to prevent the water from entering many of the cellars along the street as it has done for various occasions after a heavy rain. POST-NUPTIAL RECEPTION ASSESSMENT APPEAL OPENS OCTOBER 30th Township of Stephen and Town Goderich Appealing Against Equa­ lized Assessment, A post-nuptial reception for Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gould was held at the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gould of Hay Tp. on Thursday evening of last week. About fifty neighbors1 and friends were present. The evening was spent in games and amusements, An ad­ dress was made by Mr. Wesley’Grob and the presentation of a set of sil­ verware and a table cloth was made by Miss Verda Bieber, Mr. Gould ex­ pressed the appreciation of himself and of his bride. Refreshments served at the close. ’ FIRST ANNIVERSARY of Hearing of appeals of the Town- ship of Stephen and Town of Goder­ ich against the equalized assessment of the County of Huron made by Messrs, Mogg and Quinlan, valuators will commence in Goderich on Mon­ day, October 30. This was decided Tuesday afternoon at the organiza­ tion meeting of the tribunal compos­ ed of Judges Clement, of Waterloo; Costello, of Huron and Sheriff John­ ston, of Huron. Practically every member of Hur­ on County Council was present at Tuesday’s session, also members of. unban councils, clerks and assessors. It is estimated that hearing of the appeals will take more than a week, A system of procedure was agreed upon Tuesday. E. S. Livermore, ICC., St. Thomas appeared for Stephen Township, R. C, Hayes, ICC., for Huron County, Frank Fingland, K.C., of Clinton, D. R. Nairn, for Town of Goderich and W. J. McGibbon, Waterloo, for the 16 townships, assessments of which were not raised. The bride- Hieks, who parents 27 The bride HICKS-hLAWSON The marriage of Olive Ila, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Lawson, of Exeter, and Alfred Gar­ net, only son of Mr. and Mrs, Al­ fred Hicks, of Usborne,. was quietly solemnized on Saturday, October- 14 at the home of Rev. Robt, Hicks, Grosvenor St., London, groom's uncle, Rev. Mr. also married the bride’s years ago, officiated,, wore a floor-length gown of French ivory brocaded satin with short jacket of self material, trimmed with irredescent sequins. A pretty bandeau of pearls and brilliants were also worn. The bride’s bou­ quet was of Johanna Hill roses. Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Wilson were the only attendants, the lattei- being a sister of the bridegroom. After a luncheon party held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Wilson, Patrick St., N. London, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hicks left on a short motor trip and will reside in Usborne on their return. For travelling the bride wore a dress of hunter green wool with wool em­ broidery trim, a black coat and black derby felt hat and black accessories. Both the bride and ar young people of many friends will Times-Advocate in happy and prosperous married life. groom are popul- Exeter and their join with the wishing them a % were The Exeter Chapter of the era Star celebrated their first versary with a birthday party in the lodge room Thursdayr.evening of last week. The members of the chapter and their daughters together with members of the Masonic Order and their wives were present together with a number of visitors from neighboring chapters. The Wor. Mat­ ron, Mrs. I. M. Sanders, addressed a few words of welcome as did the Wor. Patron, E. M, Rignan. The ev­ ening was spent in progressive bridge, euchre with some dancing at the close. The men’s prize went to M. W. Teller and the ladies’ prize to Mrs. R. N. Creech; in euchre the men's prize went to Mr. Kitchen, of London and the ladies’ prize to Mrs. Monteith. Refreshments were serv­ ed. A lovely birthday cake was provided for the occasion and the top storey with one candle was pre­ sented to one of the members, Miss Olive Lawson, a bride of Saturday. East- anni- PLOWING MATCH FRIDAY RETURNS HOME Mr, Chas. Fritz, of Zurich, who has been in the Kincardine Hospital from serious injury caused when a shotgun accidentally exploded while duck shooting Thanksgiving morn­ ing, has made considerable improve­ ment and was able to be removed to his home Tuesday. He felt the ef­ fects of the long trip by motor but with rest and care it is hoped that he will continue to improve until he •fully regains his health. Fie has done remarkably well seeing that he received the full charge of the gun in his left side. the aus- Clwb with of the Ad- The hall ARTHUR—HOPKROFT ceremony was per- an evergreen arch pink and white dali- Mr. Hunt, of Trivitt in the complet- plowing the farm half-mile church. SCOUT TROOP ORGANIZED A Boy Scout Troop is being reor­ ganized in Exeter, under pices of the Exeter Lions Lion J. H. Jones as head ministration committee, owned by Mrs.'-Gridley and formerly occupied by the Salvation Army has 'been secured. The new Scoutmas­ ter is Mr. C. Aylen, of the Bank of Montreal, a Rover Scout, and he will be assisted by Robt. Dinney. Four patrol leaders have been selected and these have chosen their seconds. A Wolf Cub pack, a junior organiza­ tion, will also be organized with Dr. H, H. Cowen and Mr. E. Sturgis as leaders. The two organizations will • meet once a week. ‘On Tuesday ev­ ening Field Secretary Mitchell, of London, met the leaders and a num- br of boys and outlined the proce­ dure of organization. A renewal of 'the old charter for Exeter Troop No. '1 will be applied for. LUCAN LOSES TO GALT After winning one game each with the score 1-0 in each game, the Lu­ can Irish Nine were eliminated by Galt in the semi-finals In Stratford, Thursday of last week. By scoring two runs in the third, three in the sixth, and two in the seventh, Galt defeated Lucan 7-3. The weather’ was a trifle cold for good ball. With the score of 5-1 in the seventh, Lu­ can switched their 'batting order, and scored two runs. In the last half Hudson replaced Dundas on the mound, but before the side retired Galt had scored two runs. INDOOR SOFTBALL Two indoor softball games have been arranged for Friday evening in the Exeter Arena. The Lucan girls’ team will play the Exeter girls com­ mencing at 7:45, This will be fol­ lowed by a men’s game when the Kirkton district team will meet the Exeter team. Kirkton have a crack team. They won the rural tourna­ ment at Stratford this fall. BIDDULPH FARMER TO FULFILL BEAN CONTRACT GLOVES, Per pair ....................................... 15c to $1.45 Weatherstrips ■=— Stoves, Heaters, Stoveboards Pipes — Coal Hods BONUS VOTES on Window Glass, Stoves, Heaters and Roasters for Thursday, Friday and Saturday Combination Storm'Doors — Window Ventilators — Cow Ties — Stall Fixtures — Ammunition of all Kinds KITCHEN NEEDS Range Sets — Salt and Pepper Sets — Mixing Bowl Sets — Glass Tumblers — Cake Savers — Bread Boxes — Step- on-Cans — Pantry Sets — Roasters — Pyrex Ware Granite Ware — Galvanized Ware___________ WASH DAY NEEDS ’ • Wash Tubs — Wash Boilers — Wringers — Wash Boards Clothes Lines — Pulleys — Clothes Pins — Clothes Baskets PURINA, ROE, PIONEER AND ROYAL PURPLE FEEDS Traquair*s Hardware Tinsmithing Sign Work Plumbing 0. E. S. At Simcoe On Monday evening the officers together with a number of the mem- fliers' of the Exeter Chapter of the O, E. S. motored to Simcoe, where the Wor, Matron, Mrs. I. M. Sanders and the officers of the Exeter chap­ ter put on the degree work for the Mercer chapter. Refreshments wdrO served and an enjoyable time Was spent, Returned To OWrier A ladies’ purse containing thirty dollars was picked up on Main street Tuesday afternoon, the finder, Mr. Edgar Fanson, arranged to have an advertisement inserted in the Times- Advocate. Later in the day a lady from out of town reported her loss and we were able to advise her where it could be located. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1939 at 7.45 pan. GIRLS’—-LUCAN vs. EXETER MEN’S—KIRKTON vs. EXETER Admission: 15c and 10c HURON SEEKS 1942 PLOWING MATCH A Huron County delegation sixteen headed 'by Warden R. Turner and District Agricultural Re­ presentative, Jas. Shearer, attended the International Plowing Match at Brockville, last week, and made a bid for this outstanding event for Huron in 19'42. They have good reas­ on to believe that the match will come to Huron. Elmer Passmore, son of Reeve P. Passmore, of Usborne, who was One of three to represent Huron County, was placed 16th in a field of 68 in the single plow horse competition. Wilford McQuard, of Seaforth, and Jack Wilson, of Pt. Albert, the other two from Huron were unplaced. Geo. Robertson and Billy Hill, (both 12 years Of age, from Oollbome Town­ ship, were placed fifth in the inter­ county competition for boys under • twenty using tractors. of E. A military officer from London was in Exeter Monday looking over the Exeter Arena. A rumor has been in circulation that the Arena is to be used aS committee in have had no move. Arrangements have been ed for the South Huron match to !be held Friday on of Percy Stone, Usborne, east of the Thames Road The plowing match is always an out­ standing event, and will be visited by many throughout the district. Numerous special prizes will supple­ ment the regular cash prizes in the various events. P. Passmore reeve of Usborne is offering $3.00 in prize­ money for the best two furrows ploughed by a non-farmer. Ladies of the Thames Road W. M. S. will provide refreshments. W. T. Quinn is the president; P. Passmore, secre­ tary; Earl Shapton, first vice-presi­ dent and Archie Morgan, treasurer. NET PROCEEDS $1,857.95 The Exeter Lions Club held their regular meeting in the Bossenfoerry Hotel Monday evening. The chief item of business was the report on the recent frolic. Lion W- Moise, treasurer, reported that the net pro­ ceeds from the frolio amounted to the splendid sum Of $1857.9>5. This was over two hundred dollars more than last year. The club desires to express their appreciation to the members of the Canadian Legion and to all others who in any way assisted ■to make the frolic the success that it was. The entire proceeds will be used for child welfare work. Lion S. B. Taylor, delegate to the Dream­ boat convention, gave an interesting report of the recent boat trip to Chicago. Lion J. H. Jones reported that a hall had been rented and that a Boy Scout Troop was (being or­ ganized this week. The Juvenile ball club was reported as having had a successful season and $50.00 was be­ ing returned to the Lions Club. Thanks was expressed to ’James P, Bowey and Geo. N. Evans for the in­ terest they had taken in the club. ',Mr. H. Hutton of Brantford, was a , guest and spoke briefly of Y.M.C.A. work in that city. DIAMOND JUBILEE Mr. and Mrs. William H, Penhale of town, celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary on Sunday and are receiving t'he congratulations of many friends. On Sunday the mem­ bers of the family in this community were with them foj the occasion and on Monday a number of old friends called to offer congratulations and best wishes and were served to af­ ternoon tea. It was October 16 th, 1879, hale was united in Hannah Jory at the bride’s parehts, the Mrs. James Jory, on the farm on the Thames Road now occupied by Mr. Arthur Rundle. The officiating clergyman was Rev. S. H. Rice. For foui’ years Mr. and Mrs. Penhale re­ sided on a farm in Hullet Township near Seaforth. They then moved to the second concession of Stephen Township onto the farm now occu­ pied by their son Asa J. Penhale, where they lived for 27 years. ft, was 27 years ago that they retired from the farm and moved to Ex­ eter. For five years Mr. Penhale was a member of the Exeter council and for six Board of members of church and The home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hopcroft at Dashwood, was the setting for the wedding of their only daughter, Ruth Mary Frances and George Gra­ ham, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Arthur, St, Marys at high noon on Saturday. The formed under adorned with lias by Rev. Memorial Church, Exeter, presence of the relatives of the bride and groom. The bride was given in marriage by her father while Miss Leona Fischer played the wedding music. The bride looked charming in a floor-length dress of queeh’s blue faille. Her- trailing veil was held in place hy a cluster of orange blossoms. She carried a 'bouquet of Briarcliffe roses. The bridesmaid, (Miss Marion Arthur, sister of the groom, was gowned in a floor-length I dress of blossom pink taffeta with J queen’s blue trim. She carried a bouquet of Talisman roses. The groom was supported by the bride’s brother, Fred Hopcroft. The bride’s mother wore a dress of black em­ broidered pauplin with white trim. The groom’s mother wore a nSvy sheer dress with white trim. There were relatives present from St. Marys, Kirkton, London, Niagara Falls and Pt. Colborne. About 50 guests sat down to a luscious chicken dinner. The table was beauifully decorated with pink and white streamers and dahlias centred with the wedding cake. The dinner was served by a few of the bride’s girl friends. Later the happy couple left on a honeymoon trip to Toronto, Niagara Falls and Buffalo, the bride travelling in black. Upon their re­ turn they will reside in Exeter where Mr. Arthur operates the McColl- Frontenac Service Station. The , many friends of the bride and groom will join with the Times-Advocate in extending best wishes for future welfare. their a training centre. The charge of the Arena intimation of such a has been received that Mr. Allison, of Winnipeg, bro- Mr. John T« Allison of the Road, is critically ill in the Word I Andrew ither of [Thames •Winnipeg hospital. sixty years ago that Mr. Pen­ marriage with home of the late Mr. and years he served on the Education. They are J the James Street United! highly esteemed. Their family comprises five children, Lu­ ther J„ and Asa J., of town; Mrs. Wm. Smith, of Forest; (Netta) Mrs. T .Hannin, of Vancouver Island; (Stella) Mrs. E. F. Clayton, of Van­ couver; also twenty grandchildren and two great grandchildren. One son Thomas made the supremo sac­ rifice in the last great war and a daughter Freda died a few years ago. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Penhale and family; M: hale Mrs. Mr, babe, ’Sunday, join with the wishing them many more years of health and happiness. few Mr. and Mrs. L. J. J and Mrs. Asa Pen- and Jack and Marion, Harry Penhale and were With them on many friends will Times-Advocate in and faniily, of town; Mr Wm. Smith, and Mrs. , of Forest. Their A lawsuit in which -Cook Bros., millers of Hensall, Ont., asked for an order compelling Norman Mit­ chell of Biddulph, to sell them 1,000 bushels of beans at a contract price of $1 a ibushel was dismissed in the county court in London on Monday on consent of the parties. Lawyers informed that Mr. Mitchell had agreed to deliver the crop. It was the second test action start­ ed in London over the wartime jump in bean prices as growers sought to share in the upswing. Previously, Cook Bros, sued another grower for performance of contract. An injunc­ tion was granted, and the grower decided to sell at ?1 a bushel, ac­ cording to his spring contract. MISSIONARY BANQUET About two hundred persons down to a supper in the school n of the James St. United church on Monday evening sponsored by the Willing Workers Evening Auxiliary, the guest of the evening being Mrs. Hugh Taylor, foreign secretary of the W.M.S., Toronto, and a former resident of Thames Road. After par­ taking of a splendid supper the gathering adjourned to the auditor­ ium where an interesting program was carried out. Mrs. H. C. Carey, president of the society, presided in a very capable manner. An instru­ mental duet was played by Mrs. Horney and Miss V. Rowe. A quar­ tette field, Pearl field. of the evening and was introduced by Mrs. Carey. Mrs. Taylor was a delegate from Canada to the Madras conference in India. Previous to going to Madras she spent two imonths visiting the W. M. S. sta­ tions in Africa and four months in the mission stations In India, address was illustrated with many interesting pictures taken on this trip. A vote of thanks to Mrs. Tay­ lor and all who assisted with the ev­ ening’s entertainment was moved by Mrs. Page. Mrs, Taylor will be the special speaker at the sectional meetings in Huron County this week the first of which was held at Grand Bend on Tuesday. Brucefield Lady Benefits From ’ Brother’s Estate Miss Eliza Waldron, of Brucefield, is a beneficiary in the estate of her •brother, the late Gordon Waldron, of Toronto, according to the will which is being probated. The estate consists of stocks, and mortgages, and cash on hand, totalling forty thousand dollars. The income from the estate is left to Miss Waldron for life, and then to her brother, Byron Waldron, with whom she re­ sides for his life. After their death the residue goes to two cousins and an uncle. PASSED EXAMS has passed examination license. Mr. Mr. Kenneth Hockey with honors his final for an Embalmer’s Hockey who took two summer cour­ ses in Toronto recently wrote exam­ inations before the Ontario Examiners. He has been with Mr. E. R. Hopper for years. NEIL—BAKER Board of engaged over two wedding United R. A. Lorraine Mr. and and Ro- Mr. and sat •oom was sung by Mrs. E. Linden- Mrs. W. R. Goulding, Miss Wood and Miss Lulu Linden- iMrs. Taylor was the speaker wine shoes and gloves and car- a large bouquet of white roses. Violet Neil, sister Of the grO'om bridesmaid. She looked lovely street length dress of wine A quiet 'but very pretty was solemnized at Hensall Church manse, when Rev. Brook united in marriage Grace, only daughter of Mrs. Major Baker, Bhipka, land Albert, eldest son of Mrs. Fred Neil, of McGillivray Twp. The bride looked charming in a dress of Royal blue velvet, street length. She wore a wine colored hat with veil, ried Miss was in a crepe, wine shoes and hat to match. She carried a bouquet off red roses. Mr. Giles Thompson of McGillivray, was best man. Immediately follow­ ing the, ceremony dinner was served to about twenty-five bride’s’home by four The table, which was three-storey wedding orated with pink and white stream­ lets and a large white bell, Pink and white sweet peas and carnations in silver baskets added to the colour scheme. Tall vases of pink and white dahlias decorated the dining-room. Amid showers of rice and confetti the happy couple left on a motor trip to Hamilton, Toronto and Oshawa. The bride travelled in a I navy blue dress and wine eoat trim- guests at the of her cousins, centred with a cake, was dec- Her med with Persian lamb. Accessories to match completed her costume. Oh their return they will reside on the groom’s farm, West McGillivray. Guests were present from Aylmer, Parkhill, Grand Bend, Arkona ahd Alisa Ofalg. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Seers, of Hibbert township, have moved to Exeter into the residence of Mrs. This Week is the 2 for 1 Salo at Witmer, Andrew street, recently va- Walker’s Drug Store. ' 'cated by Mr. A, E. Wttetth,