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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-03-07, Page 1ESTABLISHED J873 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 7th, 1940 Sixty-Seventh Year m li Men’s and Boys’ Suits and Hats*. Newest Shades — Single or Double Breasted SCORES OF SUITS TO CHOOSE FROM and best of all At last Fall prices in most cases, or at very little advance in any case. Order your New Suit Now and be ready for Easter. Snap-bbrim or Homburg Hats at $2.00, $2.95, $3.50. New Wallpaper for Spring The largest range we have ever carried. Three books of Samples to choose from and, every paper in stock. We invite you to look over our samples. Spring Furnishings for the Home New Linoleums, Table and Floor Oilcloths, Congoleum Rugs, and by the yard; Curtain Rods, Window Blinds, Draperies, Curtains and Curtain Nets, Cretonnes, Homespuns, Etc. We have a very large range to choose from at great savings in price to you. Large size Linoleum rugs 10% x 12 ft., 12 x 12 ft. and 12 x 15 ft. on sale at Greatly Reduced Prices. Easter Wearing Apparel Easter is only two weeks away. Our stock of 'Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Spring Coats, Suits, Dresses, Blouses, Scarfs, Gloves, Hosiery, Underwear, Etc is now complete. .This is the largest and finest showing we have ever had. Our values are Better Than Ever. Martha Washington House Dresses This is the most popular line of House Dresses we know of. The Spring Stock is now ready in New Patterns and at the Old Prices. Sizes 14 to 52 at $1.50 and $1.95 each. Bargain in Figured Flannelette at 29c yd. Extra Heavy Figured Flannelette. Popular Colors and Patterns for Ladies’ and Child­ ren’s night gowns, pyjamas, etc. 36 inches wide. Regular 35c quality on sale at 29c yd. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Hillcrest Shortening The Fopulai* Brand Sultana Raisins Australian, in bulk Aylmer Pumpkin Large Tins ............. Sunlight Soap Absolutely Pure .... 2 lb. 23c 2 lb. 23c each 10c 5 cakes 25c Phone 32 TEN PER CENT. REDUCTION IN FIRE INS* RATES The Canadian Underwriters’ sociation haves, announced a ten cent As- per reduction in fire insurance rates in the Village of Exeter, ef­ fective February 2G, 1940, on all risks that are within the protection of the Exeter Fire Department, with the exception of a .few classes, such as grandstands, sawmills and lum­ ber yards in connection therewith, buildings and theix* contents which are protected by automatic sprink­ lers, grain elevators, traction pro­ perties, canneries as rates on these classes are -already very low. Risks outside the Village limits will be subject ^o a 5 per cent re­ duction. Particulars of J the exceptions and the rate reductions can be secured from any tariff^agent in Exeter. These reductions follow the con­ sistently good Experience that the companies have enjoyed in the Prov­ ince of Ontario l'or the last five years and, while they are not as great as the public had a right to expect,' seeing that the loss ratio during that period was only about 3 5 per cent of the premiums col­ lected, they are undoubtedly' a step in the right direction. Farm Sold The 100-acre farm, property of the Jacob Kellerman estate, 17th concession of Stephen township, has been purchased by Stephen Webb of the 15th concession. Immediate pos­ session. The transfer was made through C. V. Pickard, Short Courses at Centralia A three-night" short course for farmers and farm women of South Huron will be held at Centralia from March 19 to 21 inclusive. The course for farmers will be on Veterinary Science featuring swine diseases #and their prevention and control. Spec­ ial qualified speakers will be heard including Dr. R. A. McIntosh, On­ tario Veterinary College, Guelph; Dr. E. S. Steiner, Exeter and Dr. A. R. Campbell, Hensail. The course for farm women will take up “Home Nursing,” featuring care of the sick communicable diseases and vaccine, practical work in emergencies in­ cluding proper methods of bandag­ ing. The instructor in this course will be Miss Grace E. Hamilton, of Toronto. Awarded First Prize Miss Mary Gardiner, bookkeeper for Snell Bros. & Co., has won for herself,an enviable position, having for the second time in succession been awarded first prize in an ac­ counting contest conducted each year by General Motors. Miss Gardiner has gone two years without a mis­ take in her books, being awarded 100 per cent, each year. Last year she received a diploma and a beau­ tiful ladies’ travelling kit as a prize. Hex* prize this year has- not as yet been received. Three new members BOARD OF EDUCATION The regular meeting of the Board of Education waSs'Txeld in the Pub­ lic Library on March 4th at 8 May. At Brother’s Funeral Rev. D. C. Hill, of town, was in Ottawa over the week-end attending the funeral of his brother Grant HUI, chief of the records brunch of the public works department and prom” inent in Canadian Legion affairs. Grandson Improving Word has been received by Mr* and Mrs. W. F. Abbott that their g. linusoii, Billie Delve, son of Mr, and Mrs. Arto Delve, of Taber, Alta., after being critically ill for several days is improving. Billie is ill jn bt. Michael’s Hospital, Lethbridge, having suffered from peritonitis fol­ lowing scarlet fever. He had six blood transfusions. Sweet Mixed Pickles Large Bottles .......... Golden Wax Beans Iftr Polo Brand, large 2’s Tins .....vttvll lut Quaker Corn Flakes Now Lower in Trice each 23c Fig Bar Biscuits An Old Favorite 2 pkgs. 15c ..per lb. 17c Jones & May Your Superior Store BINGO Albert Traquair Says We surely had a fine meeting in the Exeter Town Hall last Satur­ day with almost 100 local farmers present. That was a dandy crowd I’ll tell you. With us on the program was Mr. Emmett Williams, •practical authority on the management and feeding of pigs and hogs. Mr. Williams from iSt. Louis, Mo., representing the Purina Mills gave our feeders some splendid pointers on now to make money from hog raising. In the Legion Rooms THURSDAY, MARCH 7th 15 Good Prizes Chickens and Hams Door Prize Admission 25c A 3-ACT PLAY Entitled Mr. D. J. Lerch and Mr. Wm. Garfot, the local Purina men also helped with our meeting, since they are very familial’ with Ontario farm problems. With the good pigs we have we need an econom­ ical and farm tested supplement with our grain to round out a sound program. ' i PURINA PIG AND HOG CHOW Will Do That Job Well Drop in and talk with us about your own pig feeding program. Traquair’s Hardware Tinsmithing Sign Work Plumbing • RED CROSS NOTES Friday, March 8th ift packing day. Monday, March 11th. A general meeting of all Red Cross workers will be held in the Town Hall at 3 o'clock. All welcome. Come and bring your knitting. The March shipment Of finished work to headquarters Will be On display in the workroom of the lib­ rary on Saturday, March 9 th after­ noon and evening and Monday after­ noon. Renew Now Mr. Fred Kerr was in Blenheim Thursday of last week attending the annual shoot of the Kent County Sportsmen’s Association, one of the largest events ever held in Western 'Ontario. Mr. Kerr was a member of the Windsor five-man team that carried off the honors for the day running up a score of 71 out of a possible 75, and winners of a cup and valuable prizes. At a banquet ill the Blenheim hall 300' sportsmen sat down to a dinner of venison., Snell Bros. & Co. are continuing their big used car Special Sale. See the new list on page three. Money! Money! Money! By Centralia Young People’s Union CENTRALIA UNITED CHURCH Friday, Mar. 8th Admission 25c and 15c Proceeds in Aid of Red Cross Monday > evening o’clock. Absent W. The minuites of the previous meeting were retd and approved. Communications from the Dept, were read by tie Chairman - ack­nowledging receipt of letters from the Board requesting that there be no further decrease in the legisla­ tive grants. iSecretary was asked to advise the Council that the 'amount desired, for school purposes be $13,000.00 The Chairman again stressed the necessity foi- the Board to see that everything is satisfactory at the new school before\the bond issues expire shortly. . Letter from ‘Medical Health Of­ ficer was read and discussed. Sug­ gestions were noted. The Public School principal re­ ported fox' February- No on roll 204; average attendance 195.14. School had been open every lawful day and staff complete. Reports based on work of pupils during December. January and February had been is­ sued. A 'more powerful hydro­ light switch was necessary fox* room six. School to close for Easter holidays on Thursday, March 21st. A few supplies were needed. Pei* Mrs. Beavers and J. N, Willis adoption of the report. Supplies as requested to be procured. Building and Grounds committee to look after the light and also the plaster men­ tioned. High School principal reported for February. Number on roll 200. The school was open every lawful day. Encyclopedia had been received. It had been found necessary to demand medical certificates from all who for any prolonged period ■could not take physical culture. In case of temporary absence for sev­ eral days a note from the parents would be adequate. Notes to be taken direct to the instructors. The Easter tests are to be concluded within the next three weeks. Per W. H. Dearing and G. Law- son adoption of this report. .Secre­ tary to write the Dept, in the mat­ ter of the date for requiring Middle School reports. Book case as desired for Encyclo­ pedia to be made under Mr. Faw­ cett’s supervision. In the matter of indefinite sus­ pension of pupils. -Parents to be notified by principal at once also the Board. Seating for the dental lecture March 6 to be arranged for. <Pei’ J. M. Southcott and W- .Smith payments of the following ac­ counts: D. Gestetner, supplies $11.88; S. Elliot, freight on supplies 50c.; B. W. F. Beavers, supplies $5.10>; The Grigg Stationery, supplies, magazine stamps, etc. $32.18; Employees’ As­ surance, Sec. Bond $5.00; Jones & May, supplies $8.2'5. Carried. K* MaoFaul, Sec’y. St. Patrick’s Supper Creditoil United Church on Thursday, March 14th Supper from 6 to 8 pan. Followed by Mystery Program Sponsored by Ladies of the W. A. Admission 35c, and 20c. We will continue tlio Original Walker’s Stock Tonic. Same Package* Same Price. f*** Robertson’s Drug Store (Formerly WalkeFs) Watch for Nyal 2 for 1 Salo 54th Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs, George Easterbrook who celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on Monday, March 4>th. Mr. and Mrs. Easterbrook were married in the same house in which they have since resided. Mrs. Easterbrook’s maid­en name was Mary Sweet. The late Dr. Pascoe, pastor of the James St. Methodist Church, was the officiat­ ing clergyman. Mr. Easterbrook is enjoying the best of health but Mrs. Easterbrook is somewhat indisposed. Official Visit of Deputy District Governor Deputy District Governox- Mars Hergott, of Sarnia, paid his official visit to the Exetei- Lions Club at their supper meeting at the Bossen- berry Hotel Monday evening. Sev­ eral members of the Strathroy Club were present. were initiated into the club bring­ ing the total to 35 at which the membership is closed. Pins were pre­ sented to thexn by the D. D. G. There are several names on the wait­ ing list. Lion Secretary J. B. Creech read letters of appreciation from the seniox* and junior hockey groups fox* providing the rink each Saturday morning. A letter was read from the secretary of the Children’s Aid, Goderich, expressing apprec­ iation of the splendid work the j various Lions Clubs of the district pare doing fox' needy children. W. C. Allison was the winner of the 97- piece dinner set, the proceeds from which will be used by the club for . providing treats for the boys from this district now serving in the C.A.S.F. overseas. The axnount re­ ceived was $60.00-. The Deputy District • Governor addressed the members on the importance of Lion- ism and the functions of the var­ ious committees. He stressed the fact that every dollar raised by pub­ lic appeal was spent in welfare work and that the expenses of carrying on the clubs activities were contribut- ; ed by the members. Zone two, com- ’ 'prising six clubs of which Exeter club is a member raised $10,49'9. i Fat Cattle for American Market Mr. Milo Snell last week shipped to the United States market forty head of fat cattle which brought ( him the handsome sum of $4570. j Mr. Snell’s stabling capacity on the j farm he purchased a few years ago from the late Thomas Sweet is 120 head and since the above-mentioned shipment the barn has again been filled. It is one of the most up-to- date barns in the community. Mr. Freeman Perkins has been in charge fox’ the past six years. Besides this farm Mr. .Snell uses 500 acres of grass for summer grazing. Most of the cattle are Herefords or Durhams and Mr. Snell generally has from 200 to 300 head. These he has scattered among different farmers in the district and he usually brings them in for finishing shipping. Mr. Snell, successful cai’ dealer, had a liking for cattle tributes to his father, Snell, one of the best ers in the district. 13 his father took him to Toronto with a load of cattle and he has more or less grown up with them since that time. For years he was agent in Exeter for the Ford Motor Company and of late years for Gen­ eral Motors being now the senioi* membei’ of Snell Bros. & Co. It is just hard to say which is the hobby with Mr. Snell as he has been quite successful in both lines. off before although a has always which he at- Mr. William known drov- At the age of Get First Degree At the Exeter Lodge of Oddfel­ lows Tuesday evening eight candi­ dates from Seaforth, Brucefield andi Exetei' Lodges received their first' degree. The -- companied by and the lodge D. D. Grand dictrict, Bro. _ . . and spoke a few words. Othex’ speak­ ers gave short addresses. [Lunch was served. candidates were ac- a number of brethen room was well filled. Patriarch, of London Walsh, was present DEATH OF R. R. ROGERS Mr. Robert R. Rogers, at one time general manager of .the Amelia Jar­ vis firm of Toronto, died at the home of Mrs. E. Christie, Main- St., on Monday. Mr. Rogers has been an invalid for a number of years hav­ ing suffered his first stroke about six years ago. He and Mrs. Rogers moved to Exeter in September last year. Mr. Rogers is a native of Parkhill, being a son of the late T. L. Rogers, at one time a private banker in that 'town. As a young man he was engaged as bookkeeper in Exeter for W. H. Levett, produce merchant, now of London. He is survived by his bereaved widow, whose maiden name was Miss Maud Christie, one son Thomas, of Tor­ onto and one daughter, Margaret at home. He is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Barker and Miss Dor­ othy Rogers, of Toronto; Miss Irene Rogers "and Mrs. Bureck, of Florida. After leaving Exeter the family ' resided in Chicago for ten years, moving to Toronto, where Mr. Ro­ gers was manager for the Amelia Jarvis Jirm and later conducted his own bond office. The funeral, private, was held from I the home Wednesday afternoon con- 1 ducted by Rev. Mr. Hunt assisted by Rev. Mr. Hill- Interment in the Exeter cemetery. The bearers were Messrs. B. W. F. Beavers, Thomas Pryde, Fred May, Henry .Strang, Frank Taylor of town and Jack Mc­ Ewen, of Hensail. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Rogers and Miss Dorothy Ro­ gers are attending the funeral. BURIED IN EXETER The funeral of the late Mrs. M. G, Fissette, who died in Brantford on Thursday of last week was held on Monday afternoon with interment in the Exeter cemetery/ The deceased was a former resident of Exeter be­ ing the wife of the late Dr. D. A. Amos, who died about 26 years ago. Later she was united in marriage with Thomas Fissette, of Brantford, who predeceased her. :She is surviv­ ed by a sister, Mrs. Trebilcock, of Powmnnvxlle and a brother, N. A. .Sinclair, of Saute Fe, New Mexico, A funeral was held at Brantford on .Saturday and the remains were brought to Exeter. Dr. McKinnon, of London, had charge of the ser­ vice here and was assisted by Lieut. Don. Gladman. A number from bore attended the services as Mrs. Fissette was held in high esteem. Mr. Wm. Amos, of Guelph; Mr. Rus­ sel Vanstone, of Brantford and sev­ eral of the Amos connection from .Brinsley attended he funeral. SCENE OF TRAGEDY AT PROSPECT HILL above pictures shows of Amber Carter, aged 39, who The home Blanshard Township farmer, was shot to death late Thursday night of last wook after returning from Stratford. Inset is that of Carter. The picture at lower left shows the scene of the shooting with Frank Ruslan, hired man (in the foreground) standing over the blood-stained snow’, and pointing to where Carter alighted from his ear a few seconds before he was shot* Gerald Schenk (background) 10 standing where the murderer stood. At the lower right is James McWil­ liams, formerly of Exeter, uncle of Carter, who witnessed the shooting.