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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-12-14, Page 311 I A ESTABLISHED 1873 BINGO I In the Legion Rooms THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14th 15 Good Prizes Special Door Prize Admission 25c A Bingo for Ten Geese will follow the Regular Bingo Come and Win Yourself a Goose Band Concert. LEAVITT’S THEATRE Sunday, Dec. 17 at 8:30 p.m. Silver Collection in aid of the Christmas Cheer Fund THEATRE PARTY AND CHRISTMAS TREE FOR CHILDREN Saturday next will be a big day in Exeter for the children of this community. Santa Claus will be in Exeter to provide a rare treat. There will be theatre parties with a procession headed by Santa Claus and the Exeter Concert band. The first concert will start at 9.45 a.m. and will be for the Public School children of Exetei* or any of the neighboring public schools who care to come in the morning. Two shows will be held in the afternoon. The first at 1:30 and the second at 3:30. Splendid features and com­ ics that will enrapture the sters are being provided. Claus will be present at the to distribute attractive bags dy from a gaily decorated tree. Tickets are being distributed to the schools in the neighboring town­ ships inviting the pupils to partici­ pate in this special attraction of the year. ’ The party is for Public School children four years of age or over and if there are any chil- , dren who fail to receive an admis­ sion ticket, provision will be made for them. Owing to the number of children expected it will be impos­ sible to admit any of the parents to the theatre. The party is being sponsored by the Exeter Branch of the Canadian Legion and the Exe­ ter Lions Club. The parade in the morning will form at 9:30 at Hur­ on street and in the afternoon at one and Ted. Walper, Director NOTICE TO HYDRO USERS Hydro service will be interrupted in the Municipalities of Exeter, Hensall, Zurich, Dashwood, Grand Bend and Exeter Rural Power Dis­ trict on Sunday, December 17th, 1939 from 8 a.m. to 8.45 a.m. Also on the Rural Feeder from Exeter Station the interruption will continue to 1'0 a.m. ■H. E. P. C. a K, Miss Lois Statham, of London, has resigned her position as teacher at S.S. No. 6, Hay, and has accepted a position as teacher in the public school staff at Windsor, her duties to commence January 3, 1940. Shooting Match Saturday, Dec. 16th _ FARM OF LLOYD HERN 2 Miles South of Winchelsea TURKEYS, GEESE, DUCKS AND CHICKENS Shot Guns and Small Bore Rifles Ammunition Supplied No Gun to be Used in the Same Class Twice Also Trap Shooting young- Santa theatre of can*. o’clock. Bring in the children they will be well looked after. SANTA CLAUS FUND forThe response to the appeal donations to the Christmas Cheer has not been over encouraging up to the present time. The donations have been coming in slowly. How­ ever judging from the experience of other years, we are confident that the citizens of town and the vari'ous organizations will give lib­ eral support during the remaining few days before Christmas, contributions to date are; H. C. Rivers $1.00; F. A. $1.00; Wm. Ward $1.00; J. Jones $1.00; Peter Case $1.0'0; B. W. Tuckey $1.00; J. M. Southcott $1.00; Sandy Elliot $1.0'0; R. E. Balkwill $1.00; Mrs. Archie Ryck- man $1.00; F. W. Gladman $1,00; Dr. G. $1'00. The May H F. Roulston 1.00; Herb. Ford stores will remain open inThe Exeter each evening next week. =="..... EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, —- — —-~L '——— HYDRO OFF WHEN TRUCK BREAKS HYDRO POLE When a furniture van from Lon­ don crashed a high tension hydro pole on the highway at the south boundary of Exeter at three o’clock Friday afternoon of last week Exe­ ter and a dozen villages and town­ ships were without power, some of them for three-quarters of an hour and the remainder for almost three hours. The break affected about three thousand consumers in Lon­ don Township, Ilderton, Granton, Ailsa Craig, Lucan, Dashwood, Hen­ sail, Crediton, Zurich and Grand Bend districts. The break came when a truck of the Yolles Furniture Company, of London, driven by Milton Joyce of that city, left the highway, broke down three guide wires and crash­ ed the pole carrying the high ten­ sion wires. The pole was off at the bottom and several wires snapped. When the broke the automatic breakers sub-station in London that this system were opened and the current cut off. Otherwise there might have been some damage from the dangling wires. The driver of the truck claimed he was about to stop at the first house inside the village to inquire about direction. The steering wheel locked and the truck northbound went off on the west side road. The driver jumped the cab just before the truck struck the pole. The front of the truck was damaged but it was able to pro­ ceed later on its own power. The Exeter Hydro crew was out of town and a crew from London came up to make repairs. In three- quarters of an hour the‘service was restored from London to Lucan but it was close to six o’clock when re­ turned on at Exeter. During that time Exeter, Crediton, Grand Bend, Dashwood, Zurich, Hensall and the surrounding municipalities without lights or power. It was a “blackout” that brought home just how much we are depen­ dent on hydro for light, heat and power. Housewives were caught with Christmas baking in their hy­ dro ovens and fowl in the process, of •cooking. Fires burned low in those furnaces equipped with elec­ tric blowers. The wheels of in­ dustry were at a standstill. 'With the coming of darkness there was a scramble for candles and oil lamps. With Christmas shoppers filling the stores the merchants were consider­ ably handicapped. Hundreds of candles shed a feeble ray and con­ trasted very vividly the present lighting system with what some are wont to call the good old days of the tallow candle. However, consid­ ering the damage done to the hy­ dro one cannot but be surprised at the speed with which repairs were made. He tendered a cheque MERCHANTS VICTIMIZED BY WORTHLESS CHEQUES Two Exeter merchants were vic­ timized by the passing of worthless cheques during the latter part o£ November and the authorities are now in search of Gerald Cluff, who for several weeks was engaged as a laborer on the farm of Mr. R. D. Hunter in Usborne. Cluff came to town and purchased some paint, putty and a saw from one of the clerks at the hardware store of J. A. Traquair. for $15.00 and received the balance in change. were left at Stewart Bros, garage to be called for later but the pur­ chaser failed to turn up. At James Lawson’s jewellry store Cluff pur­ chased a wrist watch and 'tendered a cheque for $22.15 receiving the watch and a small amount of change. This is the second time that Exeter merchants have been victim­ ized by the same person. Cluff was in Exeter a few years ago and cash­ ed several cheques in a similar fashion. We understand that he cashed several cheques in St. Marys about the same time that he cashed the Exeter cheques. The articles purchased “SANDY” PURDON DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS The death took place in Exeter on Monday morning of a well- known resident, Mr. Alexander Purdon, in his 80th year. Mr. Purdon’s death came as a surprise to many as he had been ailing only four days with a heart condition. He passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ross. He was un­ married. He was born near Crom­ arty and for over forty years has been a resident of Exeter. The de­ ceased was a familiar figure on our streets and was well-known and re­ spected throughout the community. He is survived by an only brother Robert, of Brandon, Man., and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Henry, of Niagara Falls; Mrs. John A. Norris, of Winnipeg, and Mrs. Cowan, of Hazelridge, Man. The funeral was held from the home of Mr. Ross on Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. eter A. Page, interment in the Ex­ cemetery. Christmas Tree gaily lighted colored lights has been erected A with in front of the Exeter Library and presents a very beautiful appear­ ance at night. Make Our Store Mg ^DECEMBER 14th, 1939 V Sixty-Seventh Year Your Xmas Gift Headquarters ■ ..................■■■■■■—.....-.... Christmas Gifts that Last and ari -... —» Useful all Year FOR MOTHER Pancake Griddles $1.65 Knives and Forks $1.75 Doz. and up Alum. Food Presses $1.50 Egg Beaters 20c up Aluminum Ware All Prices Table Mirrors 98c Bread Knives 50c up Carvers $2.25 up Special BOY’S BICYCLES Regular $45.00 NOW $36.00 Regular $35.00 NOW $29.95 FOR DAD Coleman Lanterns Razer Hones 35c Shaving Brushes 50c, 75c Men’s Mitts 65c to $1.50 Men’s Gloves 40c to $1.65 Curry Comb anl Brush Sets 45c and up Pocket Knives 25c and up Stable Shovels and Brooms 75c up FOR BROTHER TOYS ALL PRICES Flashlights 75c up Wagons $1.65 to $4.50 Toboggans $3.00 and $3.25 Hockey Sticks 25c up Hockey Gloves $1.98 up Hockey Shin Pads $1.25 up Hockey Skates and Shoe Sets $3.25 up Special McClary’s 16 inch oven reservoir and high shelf, enamel front $59.50 Findlay 18 inch oven, res­ ervoir and high shelf for $60,00 NO TRADE IN—-CASH FOR SISTER TOYS ALL PRICES Child’s Sets 25c to 50c Roller Skates $1.35 Skating Outfits $3.25 up Dolls 25c up Electric Irons $3.50 up Electric Toasters $1.95 to $5.50 Cake Covers $1.35 x FOR THE FAMILY Enamelled Stoves, Cream and Green or Cream and Red Granitewarea Sets, Cosy Electric Coffee Makers, Electric Hot Plates, Electric Heating Pads, Coleman Lamps, Xmas Tree Sets, Aluminum and Granite Roasters, Pyrex Gift Sets, Etc. TRAQUAIR’S HARDWARE broken . of the wires at the feeds of the from were THE LATE RD. COATES A life-long resident of this munity died late Saturday evening in the person of Mr. Richard Coates in his 75 th year. Mr. Coates had been ailing for some time and for the past eight weeks had been con­ fined to his bed. The deceased was born in Usborne township and for many years operated the farm across from Eden school. Twelve years ago he moved to Exeter and was held in the highest esteem by a wide circle of friends. He was united in marriage with Alma West­ cott who with two sons, Thomas and Frank, of town, mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. Four brothers, also survive, Frank and William, of ExOter; Charles, of Detroit and Alfred, of Usborne. The funeral private, was held from his late residence, Tuesday after­ noon, conducted by Rev. A. Page and assisted by Rev. R. E. South­ cott, of Sombra. bush sang a place in the bearers were and Whitney T. O. and J. com- Mr. Walter Cut- solo. Interment took Exeter cemetery. The Messrs. Harry, Morris Coates, Frank Sheere, M. Southcott.- Among those who attended the funeral from a’ distance were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coates, of Detroit; Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Ferguson and Miss Ila Westcott, of Toronto, the latter hav­ ing been here for several days; Robt. and Harry Coates and sister, Middlebrook; Roger andMrs. Mrs. Campbell, of London; Messrs. Geo. Bawden, Robt. Coleman and Aaron Davis, of Lucan; Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Worden, of Staffa; James and Miss F. Petty, Mrs. Murdock and Mrs. Simmons, of Hensall and Miss Vina Fisher, of Hamilton. IN FIELD FOR REEVE Last week we made mention there would possibly be an election for municipal office this year. The announcement started some specu­ lation as to municipal timber for the coming year as it appears there will be several vacancies on the various bodies. Councilor Tuckey who has served two years on the council, has now definitely decided to contest the reeveship. Nominations will be held Friday of next week, that JUVENILE HOCKEY Exeter, Clinton, Goderich and Wingham have entered teams in the Ontario Juvenile Hockey Associa- The be two tion for the coming winter, groupings and schedules will drawn up later. There will be series with A and B groupings. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED The Toronto Globe on Monday contained the pictures of Mr. E. C. Rodway, a teacher in the Exeter High School, and Miss Dorothy Stringer, who are to be married in St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Tor­ onto, on December 26th. The bride­ elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A, J. Stringer and Mr. Rodway is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Rod­ way, all of Toronto. DIED IN LONDON Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers and Miss Isabelle Turnbull were in London Monday attending the funeral of the former’s nephew, the late Arthur William Wallace, In June last Mr. Wallace suffered from a stroke. He is survived by his widow whose maiden name was Miss Pearl Eac- rett, Mr. Wallace was a former president of the International Har­ vester Company of Canada. OFFICERS ELECTED At the regular meeting of anon Forest Lodge A.F. & A.M. on Monday evening the following of­ ficers were elected for the coming year: W.M., Bro. C. Tanton; I.P.M., W. Bro. C. Mawhinney; S.W., Bro. K. J. Lampman; J.W., Bro. Dr. Co­ wen; Chaplain, W. Bro. E. M. Dig- nan; Secretary, *W. Bro. R. N. Creech; Treasurer, V. W. Bro. W. W. Taman; Tyler, W. Bro. Chas. Salter. The installation of officers will be held Wednesday, December 27th,’with W. Bro. M. W. Pfaff acting as installing master. BOY SCOUT INVESTURE Leb- Several Boy Scouts, who have been working on their tests for a number of weeks in their new hall, were invested with their Boy Scout badges Tuesday evening by District Scout Master Sam. Castle, Jr., of Clinton, who was accompanied by Alex Haddie and four of the Clin­ ton Scouts, vested quair, Moore, Pryde, tain Sanders. The boys who were in- are'John Page, Donald Tra- Glenn McTavish, Stanley Green, Norman Hannigan AUTO ACCIDENT Murray Douglas and Bri- On Friday afternoon last five p.m. place on north of Usborne, and making a left-hand turn onto the highway from the sideroad his car collided with another car driven by Mrs. Gignac, of Windsor. The front of the Windsor' car and the side of Mr. Dew’s car was damaged but fortunately none of the occu­ pants of either car was hurt. There were three passengers in the Wind­ sor car and it had to be towed to town for repairs. Traffic 'Officer William Robinson investigated. about took miles an auto accident the highway two Exeter. Mr. Dan Dew, of was on his way to Exeter PURCHASED FARM Mr. S. J. V. Cann and sons have purchased a 120-acre farm, known as the Galbraith farm near Bay- field and they have already taken possession and during the past week owing to the mild weather they were able to complete the fall plow­ ing on the property. Part of the property is lake front property just north of where the summer cottages are situated. The remainder of the farm is on the east side of the road. They will operate the farm in con­ nection with their present business in Exeter EXETER BOY IN TROUBLE A despatch from Stratford Mon­ day states: “Gerald Fitzgerald, Exeter, ar­ rested Saturday on a warrant charg­ ing him with theft of approximate­ ly $80 from the home of David Chapple, Hibbert Township farmer, chose the wrong place to hide the money. Police could only find $6 in Fitz* gerald’s pockets when he was1 ar­ rested. Then Constable John Norry, of Exeter, had an idea. He looked under the cushions in County Con­ stable Jack Ferguson’s car in which Fitzgerald had been taken to head­ quarters and there the balance of the money was found. In Stratfbrd court Monday Fitz­ gerald pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering and theft and was remanded in custody one week for sentence. Shop where you are invited to shop. HURON PRESBYTERY Huron Presbytery of tlje Presby­ terian Church in Canada met on Tuesday in Clinton. Mr. J. G. Mull­ en, of Seaforth, was elected treas­ urer, succeeding the late Mr. L. G. Weir, of Goderich, who was drown­ ed when the Athenia was torpedoed. The Presbytery nominated Rev. An­ gus Maclver, of Knox Church, Tiv­ erton, for the position of professor of Systematic Theology at Knox College. It also dealt with the Call from Carmel Church, Hensall, in favor of Rev. Wm. Weir, B.A., for­ merly of Portage La Prairie, Man. The Call was sustained and present­ ed to Mr. Weir, who accepted it. Representatives of the Hensall con­ gregation spoke in support of the Call. Mr. Moir represented the Session and the Sunday School, Mr. Patterson the managers, Mrs. Hud­ son the W.M.S., Mrs. Sangster the Ladie’s Aid and Mr. Kerslake the Young People’s Society. Presbytery set January 3rd as the date of the Induction, at which service the Moderator, Mr. Boyle will preside and induct, Mr. Jack, of Seaforth, will give the sermon, Mr. Peddie, of Clinton, will give the charge of the congregaton and Mr. Lane, of Goderich, the charge to the minis­ ter. Mr. Hill, as Interim Modera­ tor will narrate the steps taken to fill the vacancy. The Presbytery affirmed the find­ ing of the committee on the Rela­ tions of Church and State to the ef­ fect that the, present war is a judg­ ment of God upon the Church and calls for repentance and reforma­ tion in the Church, that the Church itself does not make war, but that citizens of Canada in their duty to the state are entitled to bear arms when the state sees the peace and good order of the country threaten­ ed and decides to resist this threat by armed force. LEAVITT'S THEATRE Phone 135 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 3 UNIT SHOW .......... .......'■■■ I——....-............................—..... 1 MARCH OF TIME PRESENTS ‘Lady’s from Kentucky’ with GEORGE RAFT, ELLEN DREW “Southward Ho” ROY ROGERS and GEORGE “GABBY” HAYS MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY «1Invitation to Happiness” with fred McMurray, CHARLES RUGGLES and IRENE DUNNE Forest City Laundry 4 and! — Jarmain’s Re-Tex Cleaners HAVE YOUR CLOTHES CLEANED AND PRESSED BEFORE CHRISTMAS MARRIAGES London, 9th, Jes- daughter Heywood RADER—HEYWOOD—At on Saturday, Decembei' sie Rebecca Heywood, of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley of Elimville, to Harry Ernest Rader, son of Mr. Louis Rader and the late Mrs. Rader, of Dash­ wood. DEATHS Saturday, Coates in Monday, COATES—In Exeter on December 9th, Richard his 75th year. PURDON—In Exeter on December 11th, Alexander Pur- don, in his SO th year. LOVIE—At the nome of llei’ daugh­ ter, Mrs. Lawrence Curts, conces­ sion 7, Mc'Giliivray Township, on Tuesday, December 5, 19 39, ah Ann Page, widow of the George Lovie. ENGAGEMENT Sar- late Ste- en- Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Neeb, of phen Township, announce the gagement of their daughter Hilda, to E. Milton McAdams, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. McAdams, of Hay Township, the marriage to take place the latter part of December. pp CARD OF THANKS Mrs. E. K. Hutton wishes to ex­ tend her appreciation and thanks to the Exeter Athletic Association, the manager, coach and girls of the softball team, Dr. Fletcher and to those who sent flowers, cards or in any other way since remembered her accident. CARD OF THANKS her Richard Coates and family express their deep apprecia- the friends and neighbors kindness and during their sympathy ex­ bereavement A. Page, Rev. Mr. Walter Mrs. wish to tion to for the tended and especially to Rev. R. E. Southcott and Outbush, also for the floral tributes and loan of cars. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Archie Davis and Jean wish to thank the many friends and neighbors, who remembered Jean with cards and treats during her recent illness. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Basil Preszcator wishes to thank all those who sent flowers and cards and for all acts of kind­ ness shown her while a patient Victoria Hospital, London. CARD OF THANKS in Now is the time, before the rush begins. Every garment is given personal attention, especially when it comes from Exeter. As you may know an Exeter Old Boy is supervising the Jarmain Cleaning Plant in the name of Oswald Brown. You will always receive fair play here. SEND TODAY, DON’T DELAY TUCKEY TRANSPORT Agent Phone 25W. Phone for Information North End General Store oooOooo A COMPLETE LINE OF GENERAL DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES oooOooo J J MEN’S AND BOYS’ HEAVY RUBBERS AND RUBBER BOOTS oooOooo A FINE ASSORTMENT OF CHRISTMAS CANDY & NUTS oooOooo H. Beirling We Deliver Phone 160 Gentlemen Drop in to our newly en­ larged Billiard Rooms for rest and recreation i I Cana- while the women folk i are doing their Christ* mas Shopping. A welcome Awaits You Whether you play or not N. STATTON The Exeter Branch of the dian Legion wish to thank the pub­ lic for the splendid patronage given the picture “Edith Cavell” and es- •pecially to Mr. and Mrs. Cochrane for their generosity. Mr, and Mrs. Milton Kydd, Mr, Wm. Kydd and Mr. N. Carter, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Jonathan Kydd. Knitters for the Red Cross are asked to take note not to boil the wool. Rev. M. A. and Mrs. Hunt spent Tuesday iij Bothwell, attending the funeral of Dr. A. D. Graham. Mr, Hunt is a former Rector and friend, and was called back for the service. A pair of swallows are now rear­ ing a family of young in a nest bn the verandah at the home of MK Stephen Webb, of Grand Bend. Thia is most unusual as most swallows left in the late summor for a warm* ei* olime.