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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-11-09, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 K EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 9th,' 1939 Sixty-Seventh Year a Remembrance Day—Sat., Nov. 11 This Store will be Closed Saturday Morning Re-opdning at 1:00 o’clock Saturday Afternoon and will be open until Midnight. I Men’s Suits Made-to-Measure / A Special Representative of The House of Stone will be at our Store TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14th with a complete range-of Fall and Winter British Suitings and Overcoatings. As prices in these lines are rapidly advancing we would advise strongly that you take advantage of present low prices. These are made-to-measure. Perfect fit guaranteed. From $23.50 up. the Board that all it possible al Complete Showing of Christmas Merchandise Our Stock of Christmas Merchandise is now ready and on display. Under present unset­ tled conditions it will be impossible to replace many lines., So to avoid disappointment we would advise you more than ever early Christmas shopping. i Woolcott Blankets at $2.00 Each This is your last chance to buy these well known blankets at this low price. These are in plaids, bound edges, popular colors, at the old price while present stock lasts $2.00 each. Reversible Woolcott and Esmond Bed Covers, Two-Tone Reversibles also while they last at $2.95 each. Ladies’ and Misses’ Coats and Dresses New Styles — New Materials — Low Prices. We Have an Exceptionally Large Stock to Choose From Super silk Hosiery at $1.00 Pair While we have had to pay an advance in price on Supersilk Crepe, Chiffon and Service Weight Silk Hosiery we are going to continue them for a limited time at the old price of $1.00 pair. Other lines at lower prices. Purchase several pairs at these prices. % Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Peter Pan Peas No. 3 sieve, 17 oz, last chance at this price Libby’s x. Large Aylmer Large St. William’s Marmalade pa ph Orange and Grapefruit 32 oz. jars ..wvll Pork and Beans 21 oz. Tins ......... Pumpkin 2%’s Tins 3 for 25c tin per 8c 2 for 19c Phone 32 Happyvale Mince Meat In Bulk'..........................2 lbs. 25c Aylmer Pie Cherries ' 7 lint 13 oz. Tins, Unsweetened ......" 11113 wjl Clark’s Mushroom Soup Excellent Buying at .... Bluebird Toilet Tissue A Large White Roll .... 2 tins 19c ...5 for 25c li Jones & May Your Superior Store dlllllllilllllllllllllllllillllllllilliiN Here’s Your Coupon—It’s worth 15c Ik BINGO ————---------------- ----------------------------------------------------- To acquaint more householders with the outstanding and superior qualities of Nepto-Lac, the Heat and Moisture Re- sisting Enamel, we are offering for 3 days only—- M PINT OF NEPTO-LAC ENAMEL, Regular Price ... CS 30c In the Legion Rooms THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Good Prizes Door Prize Admission 25c LET’S ALL GO Mr. Falcon- of Rev. Mr. was unable to the illness of Mr. Falcon- —or if you wish to purchase a larger size can, the saving of 15c may be applied to the regular purchase price. i~ < i i i t i i i i i i i i i i * Resists Heat and Moisture * It is Easy to Apply * Leaves no Brushmarks * Dries in 6 to 8 Hours MONEY SAVING (JOUPON Name . . Address A ................................ NOTE: Dealer to fill in size of can purchased by customer ....................i....... This Offer Expires Within 3 Days ❖ * No Objectionable Odor * Tniio4» anrl Durable* i i i i i i i 1 i i i i i i i i It Hides Well in 1 Coat Is Very Economical Tough and Durable ' >.......; ; . ....... Traquair’s Hardware Tinsmithing Sign Work Plumbing iiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiN • Mrs. Wm. Kuntz received word -during the past week of the death of her sister, Mrs. Emma E. Scott, of Plainfield N. J. Interment took place in Philadelphia, Pa., October 29th. Mr*. N. J. Dore, who has not been well for some time, is at present receiving treatment in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. His many friends Will be pleased to know that he Is making some progress. Boy Hodgins, of Stephen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hodgins, is ill with pneumonia. Mr. J, W. Batson is ill in Victoria Hospital, London, where he has been for the past six weeks. We are pleas­ ed to learn that Jack Is some better and is gaining in weight as he has been in poor health for some time. Mrs. Batson and children were in London to see him on Bunday. BOARD OF EDUCATION The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held in the Public Library, Monday evening, November 6th at 8 o’clock. Absent R. N. Creech and J. N. Willis. In the absence of the Chairman, the vice chairman, Mr. W. May, pre­ sided. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. High School principal reported for October. No. on roll 207. Some of the Crediton pupils had been absent by order of the M.H.O. School had been closed fox' several classes on Friday and Monday 13 th and 16th, owing to furnace trouble in the old school. School trophies were being en­ graved satisfactorily. Fire drill had been held. Some racks were needed for bicycles. High School inspector had inspect­ ed the school for a half day and had expressed a wish to meet before leaving town. Vice-Chairman asked members who could make meet the inspector at the school Tuesday, November 7th at 4 p.m. The building and grounds commit­ tee were asked to look after the bicycle racks with power to act on motion of Mrs. Beavers and G. Law- son. The Public School Principal was unable to be present but his report was read by the vice-chairman. No. on roll for October 206; average at­ tendance 178.72; school had been op’en every lawful day, except two days when it was closed for repairs to the furnace. Staff had been com­ plete. During fire prevention week a bulletin containing a number of useful suggestions for preventing fires had been prepared for the chil­ dren to take home. Fire drill had been held and school emptied in’ 50 seconds. Teachers cf Usborne and Stephen are to meet with Exeter staff on November 17th in the Exe­ ter school as the Second Day o'f the Teachers’ Convention. Tests to be held during November. Libraries and school helps ordered last month had been received. Some construction paper also re­ port cards were required by the teachers; also a necessary gadget for the window in Mr, Waghorn's room. Per C. V. Pickard and F. J. Del- bridge adoption of the two reports. Supplies as required to be procured. Per J. M. Southcott and Mrs? Beavers payment of following accts. D. Gestetner, supplies $2.70; Hu­ ron Lumber, supplies $8.76; Tra- quair’s Hardware, supplies $53.46; School District of Philadelphia, sup­ plies 35c.; Robt. Bell Thresher Co., boiler repairs $214.0 6; 'Clarke’s Transport, transportation $5.00; W. Martin, supplies $4.25; Grigg Sta- iSpecial School supplies $'23.45. 9th VETERANS ATTENTION! REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES Veterans will meet at the Club Rooms at 9:30 and proceed to Hur- ondale for service at 9:45. Fall in at Club Rooms at 10:45 for service in Main St. United church, Rev. Mr. Hunt, guest speaker, followed by a short service at the Cenotaph. There will also be a service in Hensail United church at 2.30 p.m. “Simple Simon Simple’’ The 3-Act Comedy From Thedford that Everybody is Talking About Will be Presented in ST. PATRICK’S PARISH HALL, SAINTSBURY Friday, Nov. 10 at 8 o’clock p.m. MAIN ST. ANNIVERSARY The anniversary services of Main St. United church were held on Sun­ day last with splendid congregations at both services. Rev. Mr. Falcon­ bridge, Centralia, was the speakei* at the morning service, bridge took the place Gray, of Toronto, who be present owing to Mrs. Gray. Assisting bridge on the platform was Rev. J. W. Penrose. The theme of Mr, Fal­ conbridge's sermon was the meaning of Christ’s death and the Atonement. He spoke of the guiding power of the Almighty in oui* lives. The choir sang very acceptably two anthems “It is a good thing to give thanks” and “O sing unto the Lord.” In the latter the solo obligato was sung by Mrs, Hilda Turnbull. In the evening the anthem was “Guide me O Saviour”. A ladies’ trio composed of Mrs. Mabel Hockey, Misses Mabel Follick and Merna .Sims sang “O Holy Father.” A male quartette comprising Harold and Gerald Skinner, E. Witmer and F. Wildfong sang in the morning “A Pathway Through” and ’n the even­ ing “The Harbor Light.” The Reverend Bruce Gray, Assist­ ant Secretary of Home Missions preached the evening sermon on a theme that will be constantly kept before the churches during the war, “The Lord is my light and my salva­ tion, who shall I fear.” Psalm 27. It is an ancient truth to be experienbed vividly by each person each day. Awareness of God is the great need of mankind. Obedience to God is the only proper response, and wit­ nessing fox* God is our highest func­ tion. Mr. Gray won toy himself many friends and all join in congra­ tulating him upon his call to the Kew Beach United Church, Toronto, ef­ fective July 1st next. The congregations gave generous­ ly to the anniversary fund. A beautiful bouquet of yellow mums were donated by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johnson in memory of their daughter, the late Dr. Mary John­ ston. CONTEST WINNERS Mrs. L. Bender, of Dashwood, was the winner of a $300 cash prize in a contest conducted by a number of merchants in Exeter during the past few weeks. The contest clos­ ed Tuesday evening with an ama­ teur contest and dance in Exeter arena. The winners of the contest were announced at midnight. Ow­ ing to a mistake made in the final tally, Walter Penrose, of Exeter has been awarded second prize and Isaiah Tetreau, of Dashwood, third, The reverse order was announced Tuesday evening. The other win­ ners in order were: Mrs. Bert Selv­ es, Hensall; Mrs. Jim McKeller, Us- borne; Silas Reed, Exeter; Alice Lawson, Exeter; Karene Pedersen, Dashwood; Annie Cox, Exeter; Mrs. Alvin Cooper, Usborne; Mrs. Vyrne Smith, Exeter; Ted Johns, Usborne. The prizes were: $300, $150, $75, $50, $25, $10 and five at $5. Votes were given by the merch­ ants for purchases made and also for junk. Tons of scrap iron, including two steam threshing machines, were brought in. In adition to the above, prizes were given to junior Elmer Willis wins a Donald Grant a watch. An amateur contest the Arena Monday evening the win­ ners being Paul Bros and W. Switz­ er, first; Mary Ann Pennington, of Parkhill, tap dancer, second and Louis Marcelli, accorjlian, third. On Tuesday evening the second contest was held the winners being Joyce Broderick, second and Beere tied winners of the grand prize Broderick, night there was the arena. At the dance beauty contest Regan, of Lucan; Miss Ada Gaiser, of Crediton and Miss Annie Cox, of town were the winners, selected by the applause of those present and as the applaus was evenly divided the three divided the ten dollar prize. contestants, bicycle and was ’held in first; Lois for each : ; Dorothy Green Clark and John third. From the night was selected winner, Miss Joyce In spite of the very wet a large crowd at which followed a was staged. Miss ’I at The label sheet of the Exeter Times-Advocate has been cor­ rected up to Monday of this week. The contestants in the contest that has just closed have secured many new and renewal subscriptions. We wish to thank our subscribers for the support that was given them, We also wish to wel­ come the many new. subscrib­ ers to the great family of read­ ers of this community paper. We would ask you to look at youi' label to see that it is cor­ rect. The subscription to the paper will expire on the first of the month mentioned on the label. To new subscribers we are giving the balance of this year free. RED CROSS SOCIETY Drive For Funds To Be Made Next Week tionery, libraries, Helps, for Teachers, Carried. Per Mrs. Beavers and F. J. Del- bridge: That the Chairman, J. M. Southcott and C. V. Pickard be a committee to confer with Mr. Faw­ cett in the matter of night classes in shop work. K. M. MadFaul, Sec’y. REMEMBRANCE DAY Stores Will Close Saturday Morning it the the the LIONS CLUB HEAR LONDON SPEAKER The Lions 'Club m'et for their reg­ ular supper meeting at the Bossen- berry Flotel Monday evening. Lion G. C. Koch led the sing song. Dr. Dunlop reported that a lad from Ste­ phen Township with a crippled arm the result of breaking a bone in the elbow nad been taken to the Chil­ dren’s Hospital, London, for treat­ ment and examination. Pie was as- sured that the arm with proper care would come alright in time. The club’s representative to the Red Cross ’Society, Dr. Weekes, spoke of the drive for funds to be made next week. Following a discussion was decided to donate $10 0 to Red Cross and to hold a frolic in near future the funds to go to Red Cross. iMr. Frank McLachlin, past presi­ dent of the Kiwanis Club, London, was the guest speaker and was in­ troduced by Lion Carlton Wells, of that city. He was much impressed with the membership and enthusiasm of the Exeter’Lions. Wie giving of service for the betterment of a com­ munity was a great work -and the more you put into it the more you get out of it. When the war started we all had thoughts of what service [we could render in this particular ’crisis. “Stand .Steady” and “Carry ;On” are both applicable at this time | to the club and to the individual. If J a club justifies its existence in peace {time then it is more urgent that it i carry on in war time. Carry on the iwork you are doing and do the extra ■work that the present conditions de- ;mand. Never lose sight of the fact I that the economic structure of our country is of the utmost importance. There will be plenty of opportunities to do things before the war ends and ;also after it is over. We sometimes Public Service in Main St. Church Remembrance Day on Saturday next will be obs'erved in Exeter with a service of worship in the Main St. United church at 10:45 under the auspices of the Exetei* .Branch of; the Canadian Legion. Rev. Mr. I Hunt will be the speaker and the1 local clergy will assist in the service. I Following the service at the church J there will be a short service at the,' Cenotaph. A service will be held at Hurondale earlier in the day and, in the afternoon a similar service! will be held in the United church ati Hensall. The stores of Exeter will1 remain closed in the morning and will open at one o clock in the after- wonder if the work we are doing is noon’ -worth while. 'One crippled child ■cared for is enough to justify the iexistence of a service club. Tasks {may be difficult but like a winding I star each step climbed reveals an- Mr. Wellington Brock, of Usborne •ada and the U. S. and was impress- led with the statement of an out­ standing American that no matter j wllat you hear over the radio or read i in the papers the great majority of ■ the best thinking people in the U. S. •are behind Canada in her fight for {democracy. Service clubs create a I better understanding between na- DIED IN WINNIPEG : A telegram was received telling of •the death on Monday morning of Mr. Andrew Allison, 377 Maryland Ave., Winnipeg, brother of Mr. John Allison, Thames Road. On October 15 th, Mr. Allison was 74 years old. When twenty-one years old he left Thames Road and settled on a half­ section of land, fourteen miles north of Morden, which his father had taken up some years previously. He changed the prairie into a beautiful homestead with fine buildings and trees. For some years he got his mail at a homestead until the vil­ lage of Roland sprang up six miles away. He attended Divine service in a school house until the Presby­ terian church was built in Roland where he was a member and a lib­ eral supporter until he moved to Winnipeg some years ago. He is survived by his widow, whose maid­ en name was Minnie Sutton, and two sous, John on the farm and Milton, post-master in Roland and one dau­ ghter Mildred, Mrs. C. A. Johnson, of Winnipeg and nine grandchil­ dren. Andrew was of a kindly dis­ position, given to hospitality. Lights were always left burning in windows during a storm when the country was new and the door never locked. He was very highly respected by many friends and neighbors. FINGERS AMPUTATED IN CUTTING BOX LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. John Carmichael, of Toronto, spent Sunday with the former’s sister, Miss Nellie Carmi­ chael. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Schwartz, who have been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Westcott, have returned to Dunnville. Mrs. W« C. Redmond visited a few days with her parents and relatives and returned Friday home in Rochester, N.Y. Four dollars in bills were up off the street Friday evening by Miss Eileen Snell and was later re­ turned to its owner, Walter Penrose. Mrs. Goodison, of Sarnia, visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Taman over the week-end and attended the anniversary services in Main Street Church. Main St. Sunday School which have been holding their sessions in the morning for the summer mouths % other to her picked lost two fingers of his right hand?mentioned the, feeling: between Can- in a cutting box Friday morning of j •last week. Mr. Brock was cutting ' straw when the straw choked and he put his hand into the box to free it. His hand was carried into the knives ; taking off most of the little linger and the next to it. The’ middle finger was lacerated at the top. Dr. Fletcher dressed the injured halide Red Cross is a permanent organi­ zation with more than 15,000,000 adult members in 65 countries, and is recognized as the sole body which in wartime is an auxiliary of the Army 'Medical Corps. Thus it is the agent to which requests for supplies, materials and assistance are direct­ ed by the Corps which cares for the sick and wounded of the National forces. .Through a permanent in­ ternational committee, with offices in Geneva, it contacts missing per­ sons and prisoners of war and sup­ plies them with food, clothing and other supplies. Exchange of prison­ ers are negotiated through the Red Cross. It is a volunteer organization, co-operating the efforts of all per­ sons who undertake voluntary war work, such as the manufacturing of hospital—supplies, the knitting of garments, the packaging of this ma­ terial and the .shipping of same. Because it maintains a permanent organization and continues through peacetime and wartime it is always ready to act quickly and effectively. So quickly does it act that even be­ fore Canada was at war Red Cross had cabled $10,000 to Britain for relief of Athenia survivors and also met the first survivors at Halifax. Red Cross is operated in a busi­ nesslike way and all services are vol­ untary. During the last War Red .Cross in Canada raised $9,073,485 for its own purposes, and in addition sent $6,2,50,000 to the British Red Cross. $20,000,000 worth of supplies were sent overseas, in addition to financ­ ing hospitals, equipping and mann­ ing them, purchasing and operating ambulance units, etc. The finest hospital in France was a Canadian Red Cross work. This record was made by the goodwill of the people, the willing­ ness of other organizations to co­ operate with the Red Cross and eliminate confusion, overlapping and duplication and by the generosity of all the people, rich and poor alike. Another tremendous the Red Cross Society and to suc­ ceed it is necessary that every person contribute according to his or her ability. If necessary sacrifice some­ thing to help the Red Cross in your locality. Commencing November 13th the canvas for funds will commence. Be prepared to welcome those who call on you by giving generously to this great work. This is a National appeal. The need is urgent — dig in and give. When the Red Cross canvasser calls — BE READY. Remember all canvassers must have official “permits” to solicit funds. You will be given a receipt and con­ tributions of $1. or over will entitle you to a membership card or a Rea Cross button. All contributors will receive a Red Cross sticker for a window in your home. 'Give, generously. I task faces SUCCESSFUL BAZAAR Admission: Adults 85c Children 16c1 by C. V. Pickard. PROPERTY TRANSFER' i | Mr. L. Burness Moore, of I Sask., has purchased from Mr. I vidson, the property on the Lake Rd. I at present occupied by Mr. Hubert Cooper. Mr, and Mrs. Moore and daughter Alma are at present visit­ ing with Mr, and Mrs. Sandy Elliot. The real estate deni was put through PlatOj T. Da- tions and between neighboring towns I ^ve changed to the afternoon for I and inunicipalities. j ——— Poppy Day will be observed in Exeter on Friday and Saturday next. Buy a poppy and help the needy veterans. Mr. Thos. Hern, of Usborne, un­ derwent an operation Thursday of last week in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, for appendicitis. He Is Im* proving nicely. the winter, Mr. and Mrs. M. Russell and Mr. and Mrs. Percy Dunsford visited in Blenheim and Chatham oh Sunday. They were accompanied home by Miss Irene Russell, Mrs. Wm. McDonald, and sons, Kenneth, and Wilford, of Weston, Mr. and Mrs. John orchard and son, Albert, and Mrs. Sidney Orchard and baby, Mary, called’ at the home of W. C. Pearce during the week. TrivlttThe Ladies* Guild of the Memorial Church held a most suc­ cessful bazaar in the parish Hall on Friday evening and Saturday af­ ternoon of last week. There was a good turn-out of ladies and the sale of home-cooking and other articles was well patronized. The ladies serv­ ed tea Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. A three-storey Christ­ mas cake donated by Miss McTaggart Was won by Mrs. Gordon OUdfitlOM The financial returns were very sat­ isfactory.