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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-03-21, Page 1pis ESCAPES UNHURT WHEN i i Men’s Made-to-Measure Suits FRIDAY, MARCH 29th • • Mr. E. Neeb, of the House of Stone Clothing Co., Toronto, will be at this store on the above date. He will have an exclusive line of suitings and cloths for top coats. We in­ vite you to come in and inspect his cloths whether you buy or not. Included in his line will be samples of lighter colored for men’s summer suits. Make a note of the date.— March 29th. A Word to the Ladies Mr. Neeb also takes measures for Ladies’ Suits and Coats. Have your Spring Suit man­ nish-tailored to your measurements. The result is a suit you’ll be proud to wear. A good variety of new styles to choose from. Men’s Wear for Easter NEW SHIRTS, TIES, SOCKS, UNDERWEAR, GLOVES, HATS, ETC. ARE NOW READY FOR SPRING. GET YOURS FOR EASTER. Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Coats for Spring This is the largest and finest range of spring coats we have ever shown. New styles and materials and better values than ever. Come early while there is a good selection. We feature half sizes as well as regular. Misses’ Spring Suits, Smart Styles at very low prices. Ladies’ and Misses’ Dresses Ready for Easter Showing New Summer Dress Fabrics—Now is the time to select your materials and have your Summer dresses ready when needed. We have a large stock to choose from. BUTTONS—The New Dress Buttons of the newest shapes and popular colors. and Buckles are here. We have a very large range FOR THE HOME—New* Linoleums, Rugs, Window Blinds, Congoleums, Etc. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Del Maiz Niblets Corn 9 tine 91n Fresh. Corn off the Cob 12 oz. tins“ £ 1V Maple Leaf Salmon lZJIi linlQp Best Sockeye, 1 lb. Tin 35c /2*”* Hillcrest Pure Lard 1 lb. Package ................. Blueberries for Pies Unsweetened, 18 oz. Tins each 10c each 10c i CAR IS WRECKED “Am I lucky” was about the first thing that entered the mind of Mr, Claude doming emerged Monday awful wreck of a brand new Hud­ son sedan that had turned over a couple of times and landed in an orchard a half mile south of Exeter. While the car was a wreck Mr. Vin­ cent escaped with only a bruise. He was travelling south when the car left the road, struck the ditch, roll­ ed over a fence and was facing tlm roadway when it came to a stop with the wheels in the air. The top of the car and. the fenders were badly damaged. The car brought to the Chevrolet garage after straightening it up a little Vincent was able to continue journey.. Vincent, proprietor of a firm m Hamilton, as he from liis automobile on afternoon and viewed the STRUCK BY CAR Phone 32 was and Mr. hia andGary Middleton, son of Mr. Mrs. W. E. Middleton, had a nar­ row escape from a serious accident Saturday last when he ran into the path of an automobile on Main St. The little lad was watching a truck coming from one direction and when it had passed he darted across the road and was struck by a car going in the opposite direction to the truck, distance. and a bruised leg. were his injuries. INDIAN LORE At the Lions Club supper meet­ ing at the Bossenberry Hotel Mon­ day evening Mr. Wilfred Jury, cura­ tor of Indian relics for Western Uni­ versity and archaeologist, gave an interesting description of the early history of the Indians of North America and particularly of the In­ dians in this part of Ontario, He spoke of the flint beds at Port Frank and Ipperwash Beach where neutral Indians played an important part in early history by making and trading flint arrowheads and skinning stones to the war-like Iroquois and Algon­ quin tribes. These weapons were al­ so used when in search of food for killing game. Many of the arrow­ heads found on farms in this dis­ trict were likely used in hunting game. It is an established fact that the Jesuit Fathers visited an Indian village somewhere between Grand Bend and Port Franks but the site has not yet been discovered. Mr. Jury has for years been engaged in excavating some of the early Indian villages and he states that the man­ ner of their lives is clearly imprint­ ed in the relics that have been found buried beneath the surface of the earth. Mr. Jury proved himself to be well informed on his subject and the members were delighted with his address. The speaker was introduced by Lion Dr. Weekes. Critically Ill Mrs. Garnet McFalls has been critically ill in Mrs. Godbolt’s hos­ pital and on Sunday was given a blood transfusion. Latest reports state that she is slightly improved. Her many friends will hope fox* speedy recovery. her Red Cross Shower The Presbyterian unit of the Red Cross Society held a shower and af­ ternoon tea at the home of Mrs. Rose Russell’s Thursday afternoon and evening of last week and it was a most successful affair. The pro­ ceeds amounted to $12.50 and the value of the clothing donated was $55.00. Huron-Bruce Train Derailed The London, Huron and Bruce train was derailed by the hard snow that blocked the tracks in a storm near Blyth Tuesday morning. The train, with a diesel-powered engine left the track but was stopped be­ fore apy damage or injury was " ‘ freight train carried the mail to London. done. A afternoon Snow Storm for Last day of Winter He was carried a short A slight .cut on the head only JOINT SOCIETIES CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY Mrs. E. A. Follick Honored EVENTS POSTPONED Owing to the severe storm auction sale of th‘e effects of Ivory Snow U With D.ecorated Glass Bowl free *5* olcvLJV Rinso, Large Pkg. and 2 cakes Lifebuoy Soap Alien’s Apple Juice 9A tjn 1 A-» Pure and Unsweetened ...“V vc. 1111 lut for 32c Odex, by Palmolive nciw* The New Health Soap ...P*15 CdKC UL Jones & May Your Superior Store □ BINGO SPRING NEEDS In the Legion Rooms THURSDAY, MARCH 21st Purina, Dr. Roe, Royal Purple anl Pioneer Chick Starters, Chick Feeders and Fountains, Brooder Stoves, Coal and Electric, Crock Fountains, Chick Charcoal, Grit and Shell We.have 2 all Enamel Stoves with 18 inch oven, 1 Black with 20 inch oven bought before the advance in price. We will sell these stoves at the right price. See them • Royal Purple Electric 3 lb. tin Garden Light \Chan Seeds Bulbs Wax 7 for 25c 2 for 25c 98c 15 Good Prizes Chickens and Hams Special Door Prize Admission 25c EXETER BOWLING CLUB Postponed REDUCED PRICES DR. ROE’S PURINA Chick 40% Hog Sow and Pig Starter Concentrate Chow SPECIAL $2.95 $3.25 $2.65 Easter Dance EXETER ARENA Wed., Apr. 3rd Traquair’s Hardware Tinsmithing Sign Work Plumbing Giocoat, pints ... Giocoat, quarts . .................— ........ 59c.Hawes Floor Gloss ............98c Pints 59c, quarts 98c Norub, pints .. .............59c Free Applier with each Norub, quarts ..............98c can Sign Work RED CROSS NOTES * Directions for Broadcast Wristlets Four needles size 1.1, 'Cast on 60 stitches. Knit 2, purl 2. for 6 inches. Cast off oil 2 safety-pins, 16 stit­ ches, 8 ou each. ■Cast on 8 stitches under safety- pins and continue 4 inches to form palm. Cast off. To form half thumb, transfer stit­ ches from safety-pins to two needles. Pick up 8 stitches under thumb and knit 2 plain, 2 purl, 8 rows, To divide fingers, with a darning needle sew back and forward three times, then around and around* forming a firm bar at end of knitting Billy Delve Improving ■Billie, sdn of Mr. and Mrs. Arto Delve, of Tabor, Alta., who has been critically ill in St. Michael’s Hospital at Lethbridge, Is slightly improved accordng to latest reports received by his grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. W. F. Abbott. The little lad has had nine blood transfusions. Harold Heyseed had taken his car to the garage for motor repairs. “You Wouldn’t think it was a sec­ ond hand car would you?” Harold said to the mechanic. “Great Scott no!” said the mechanic. “I thought you’d make it yourself.” , TED PALMER AND HIS BAND Under the Auspices of the Exeter Bowling Club EVERYBODY WELCOME Admission 50c The political meeting to be held in the Opera House Thursday even­ ing to be addressed by W. H. Gold­ ing and E. L. Smith, Stratford, will commence at 8.30 p.m. instead of X" as advertised last week. Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Francis return­ ed the latter part of last week after spending two months in Florida. They had a grand trip and enjoyed the sunny clime of the South. It was considerably different to what they have experienced since arriving back home, s Friday, March 22nd, will be Good Friday and a public holiday. Easter ■comes on Sunday and special Easter services will be held in the churches of Exeter and throughout the dis­ trict. Make it a Go-to-Church Sun­ day, the _____ ___ __ ___ _____ __ the late Wm. Oke advertised for Wed­ nesday has been postponed to Fri­ day, March 29 th. £ The Thames Road Oyster Supper has, been postponed to Tuesday, April 2nd. The Exeter Bowlers Dance has been postponed to Wednesday, April 3rd. The National-Government meeting at which Hon. t^opold Macaulay was to speak Wednesday evening in the Opera House has been cancel­ led. Mr. Morley, National-Govern­ ment candidate for Huron-Perth will speak over CFPL London, Sat­ urday from 12.45 $o one o’clock. ------ ----------- JOINS UP AGAIN Mr. Andy Easton, a veteran of the last Great War, and secretary and mainstay of the Exeter Branch of the Canadian Leigon, has again been called to the colours and will don the uniform Thursday of this week. Mr. Easton enlisted several months ago, and last week was call­ ed up for medical examination which he passed successfully. For years he has driven an oil truck for Mr, H. T. Rowe and recently for Mr. W. C. Allison and he is now joining the Mechanical Transport. In the last war he joined a battalion in the Maritime Provinces and was what is known as a platoon runner carry­ ing messages from the advance lines to battalion headquarters. Mr. Eas­ ton is a married man, with a wife and three children and is within a few years of the age limit at which men are being accepted for the army. “Scotty” as he is known throughout this whole district, will have the best wishes of a host of friends. STEADY WINTER WEATHER Six weeks of steady Winter wea­ ther with plenty of snowfall has pre­ vailed since the grouhdhog saw his shadow on Candlemas Day. Change­ able weather has prevailed through­ out this section during the past week On Wednesday of last week rain visited this section, and it looked for a time as if we might have a sleet storm. » Roads and sidewalks were one vast sheet of ice and tra­ veling either by foot or car was ex­ tremely hazardous. Youngsters don­ ned their skates and were able to skate all over town. Drifts of snow are still several feet deep along the highways and the wind and snow have blocked the concession roads several times during the week. On Mionday a thunderstorm accompan­ ied by rain followed by snow visited this section. In January it snowed every day during the month. In spite of the long winter and the snow most of our citizens refer to it as a delightful .winter. A unique event on Thursday last in James Street United church parlors was the joint meeting of the after­ noon Auxiliaries of Main Street and James Street in commemoration of the first meeting of the union so­ ciety March 14, 18'8.9, following its organization on March 6, 18K9. The rooms were tastefully decorated in a golden scheme using daffodils and > golden tulips as table centres. j Mrs. A. Page, president of James St. Auxiliary, opened the meeting and warmly welcomed the visitors from Main St. Mrs. J. W. Penrose, president of Main Street then took charge and a very interesting and instructive program was given by the Main Street ladies. The worship service was taken by Mrs. R. Cope­ land and two numbers by a quartette Mesdames Penrose, Cole, Abbott and Wickwire were much appreciated. Lantern slides were shown on the Indore Christian College, India with Mrs. Chas. Johns as reader. Mrs. E. A. Follick, who is the only charter member living in Exeter was the guest of honor. She recalled the work of the society in its earlier years and inspired her listeners with greater zeal for the Missionary en­ terprise. At the conclusion of her remarks Mrs. J. W. Powell read an address and Gertrude Pickard, whose grandmother, Mrs. Robert Pickard was the-first secretary of the society, very charmingly presented Mrs. Fol­ lick with a bouquet of flowers on behalf of both societies. Mrs. Wick­ wire, representing her mother, Mrs. White, who was a charter member added a few words. The program concluded with “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” after which lunch was served by the James St. ladies. Mrs. A. Page and Mrs. Frank Wood, the first superintendent sion Circle formed, an informal social over the tea cups. The address to Mrs. Follick was as follows: Dear Mrs. Follick, long loved friend, we all rejoice with you today, That God has spared your useful life and you’ve been loyal all the way; As friend of Mission Woman’s work, you’ve lived for fifty years or so, And in this work you have rejoiced to see it live and grow; And you have seen throughout the world a vast expansion taking place, In Missibn work and helpfulness, the uplift of the human race. When we consider your long years1 and count­ less blessings contemplate. We thank the Heavenly Father kind, for all His bounties good and great. Y. P. S. ENTERTAINS On Friday evening last the Y.P.S, of Thames Road were the guests of the Main St. Y.P.S. Owing to the heavy conditions of the roads the attendance was not as large as was expected. However, a splendid pro­ gram was rendwbd by the visiting ■Society consisting of a reading by Miss Jeanette Stone; a mouth-or­ gan selection by Arnold Cann vocal solo by Miss Jean Cann reading by Miss Evelyn Hunkin; a solo by a piano Coward, read the Scripture . Mi* Mail’ gave a very interesting talk on St, Patrick. At the close of the program games were enjoyed ■and lundh was served by Main St. Young People’s. a a Miss Marion Hodgert and instrumental by Miss June Miss Margaret Allison Lesson. Rev. of the first Mis­ poured tea and hour was spent WEDDING ANNIVERSARY On Wednesday morning one of the worst snow-storms of the winter visited this section and over a foot of snow fell. The country roads have again been blocked and the highway has been kept open with difficulty. The-storm was so heavy that at times one could see only a short distance, the East, and then began to The wind was in It last till about noon cleared and immediately thaw. Accidents | ORATORICAL CONTEST IS SPLENDID SUCCESS The enterprising Home and School Club of Elimville sponsored an Oratorical Contest held in that church last Friday evening and was a decided success. Considering the condition of the roads it was very gratifying to see such a large crowd present. Reeve P. Passmore was the chairman. About thirty pupils from six of the schools in the township participated and they are to be con­ gratulated on the splendid talent shown. Much credit is due also to the teachers who are responsible for theii’ training and to the parents for their co-operation with the teach­ ers. Mr. J. M. Southcott and Mr. Roy Waghorn, of Exeter, were the judges and selected the following prize winners: Grades 1 and 2: Betty Mair, of Thames Road, a recitation “The Old Maid and the Mouse.” Grades 3 and 4: Velma Ferguson, ■Hurondale, a recitation, “The Mouse and the Cake.” Grades 5 and 6: 1st prize, Gordon Moir, Hurondale; subject — “The Union Jack”; 2nd prize, Mildred Miller, Winchelsea, subject “Prin­ cess Elizabeth.” Grades 7 and 8: 1st prize, Billy Rowcliffe, Hurondale, whose subject was “The Battle of Montevideo” and 2nd prize, Leona Pym, Zion; subject “Princess Elizabeth. Grades 9 and 10, 1st prize, Irene Pooley, Winchelsea, whose subject was “John Buchan.” A musical number by Mr. Cecil Skinner and two daughters of Eden was very much enjoyed also a violin ; and saxaphone duet by Mr. Lawrence Mills and son Russell. Meeting clos- ' ed with “God .Save the King.” The president of the club Mrs. Kenneth Johns and members of the execu tive are to be highly'congrat­ ulated on the success of this evening as only by careful planning and co­ operation can such things be accom­ plished. J^-rs. Chas. Birney, while return­ ing to her home after a call on one of the neighbors Thursday evening of last week slipped on the icy pave­ ment just in front of her home and fractured her left arm shoulder. / , Forest Badminton Players Lose to Exeter near the Simon Greb a verandah On Friday last Mrs. slipped on some ice on at her home and in falling frac­ tured her left arm near the shoul­ der. The two ladies are neighbors. Billy, 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Allen, of U-sborne, had his shoulder-bone fractured day while loading a cow in a The lad was in the truck struck, by the cow. Satur- truck. when Holy Week Services Holy week services which being held in the churches of Exe- ter this week are being well at­ tended and splendid messages are being delivered. To-night (Wed­ nesday) at 7.30 Rev. Mr. Hill will speak in James St. Church on “The Betrayal.” Thursday night in Main 'St. Church at 7.3 0' Rev. Mr. Page will speak on “The Trial.” Friday night at 8 p.m. Rev. Mr. Weir, of Hensall, will speak in Trivitt Mem­ orial church on “The Crucifixion.” are Died in London Township Mr. Thos. Appleton received word last week of the death of his bro­ ther-in-law, Mr. John Thompson, of London Township. Mr. Thompson, w.ho was in his 83rd year had not been well lately, but death came sud­ denly last week. He leaves to mourn his widow and one son, Samuel. His first wife was Rebecca Appleton, a sister of Mr. Thos. Appleton. Inter­ ment took place at Carlile cemetery last Tuesday, Mrs. K. J. Sims, Mr. E. C. Appleton and their father Mr. Thos. Appleton attending the funeral Members of the Forest Badmin­ ton Club visited the Exeter club on Monday evening. The visitors were entertained to luncheon at the close. The results were as follows: The mixed doubles — Forest, 214T Exeter 23 8; Ladies’ doubles —For­ est 82; Exeter 64. Men’s doubles — Forest, 88; Exeter, 140. .Total — Forest 3 84, Exeter 442. Exeter win­ ning by 58 points. Men’s Doubles Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pepper, Tuck­ ersmith, observed their fortieth wed­ ding anniversary at their home, one and a quarter miles east of Hensall on Friday evening with about twenty of the members of the family present. Games were played and a social time spent during which Mr. and Mrs. Pepper were presented with a cabinet of Wm. Rogers & Son silverware from the family. The presentation was made by a son Mr. John Pepper, of Dashwood. Mr. Wm. Pepper made a vfery fitting re­ ply. Later a dinner was served in the’ dining room from a table spread with lace cloth and centered with a three-tier wedding cake,m which was made by Mrs. John Pepper, of Dashwood. Spring flowers and pink candles in silver tapers adorned the table also. Mr. and Mrs. Pepper I were married forty years ago in Glencoe by Rev, Mr. McTavish. They resided in Glencoe for three years then moved to their farm where they have resided ever since. Mrs. Frank Bean, Hensall, was brides­ maid at the wedding and Mr. Geo. Pepper, of London, was groomsman Mr. and Mrs. Pepper have a family Of ten children all of whom were present to celebrate their anniver­ sary. Wins Oratorical Contest Richard Stanbury, a former stu­ dent of the Exeter High School, son of Judge J. G. and Mrs. Stanbury, of St. Catherines was winner for boys at the senior oratorical contest at the collegiate institute and vocation­ al school St. Catherines, and was awarded a medal. Richard spoke on "Whose Liberties are we Defending”, His picture appeared in the St. Cath­ erines Standard along with Miss Kay Thomson, winner for the girls, being congratulated by the president of the school literary society, Bill Hen­ derson. In every case the Forest players are mentioned first: H. Kirkwood, J. Fraser vs. B. Din- ney, G. May 10-11, 9-11; G. Rum­ ford, B. Fraser vs. K. Hockey, E. Carscadden 5-11, 6-11; R. McPher­ son C. Jennings vs. C. V. Pickard Pat Skinner, 1-11, 4-11; P. McGreg­ or, T. Rumford vs. Mel. Hackett, Bill Balkwjll 7-11, 4-11; S. Cope, H. Kirkwood vs. W. Seldon, J. Eckert, 7-11, 5-11; P. McGregor, B. Fraser vs. E. Ward, H. Sturgis, 11-5, 11-3; J. Fraser, T. Rumford vs. Bill Davis, B. Dinney, 6-11, 2-11. Mixed Doubles A. McKinley, J. Fraser vs. H. Dig­ nan, B. Dinney, 11-5,11-6; K. AL paugh, G. Rumford vs. D. Snell, G. May 9-11, 8-11; J. McVicar, C. Jen­ nings vs. B. Kinney, K. Hockey, 8- 11, 2-11; H. Kirkwood, M. Wilson vs. G. Ryckman, P. Skinner, 4-11, 11-8; R. McPherson, E. Van vs. Mrs. Reaman, E. Carscadden, 11-9, 10-11; B. Fraser, H. Alpaugh vs. M. Tape, Ed. Ward, 8-11, 5-11; P. McGregor, A. Hannan vs. F. Douglas, W, Balk­ will, 11-7, 11-8; M. Brown, L. Rum­ ford vs. H. Dignan, Bill Davis, 11-6, 0-11; T. Fraser R. McPhersoin vs D. Snell, M-. Hackett, 10-11, 11-4; E. McBrien, S. Cope vs. B. Kinney, J. Eckert 5-11, 1-11; A. McKinley, B. Fraser vs. Mrs. Reaman, W. Seldon, 7-11, 11-9; J. Fraser, E. Van vs. G. Ryckman, C. V. Pickard, 5-11, 11-9; E. McBrien, C. Jennings vs. M. Tape, H. Sturgis, 11-8, 11-5. Ladies* Doubles A. McKinley, K. Alpaugh vs. D. Snell, H. Dignan, 11-5, 11-4; M. Wilson, M. Brown vs. B. Kinney, G. Ryckman, 11-6, 11-7; J. McVicar H. Alpaugh, vs; M. Tape, Mrs. Reaman, 11-9, 10-11; A. Hannan, T. Fraser vs. H. Dignan, F. Douglas, 7-11, lo­ ll. ELDER—VOISIN Air Raid Pounds Nazi Base In a night-long devastating at­ tack British planes pounded the Nazi air base at Sylt Island off the German coast Tuesday night in by far the longest sustained ail’ raid of the war according to a CP des- I patch from London, Eng. One ac- I count of the raid says “the bomb­ ers attacked in relays, almost con­ tinuously, in bright moonlight, and caused extensive damage to hang­ ars, workshops, and slipways, Flam­ ing buildings served as guide to the attackers. The air raid is seen as hitting back at the Nazi for their 85-minute attack On Scapa Flow last Saturday nilit. From some of the loud blasts reported, it is be­ lieved -an ammunition depot was blown up. A quiet wedding was solemnized (Saturday evening at Hensall United Church manse, when Rev, R. A. Brook united in marriage Dorothy Mary eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs ' ‘ ‘ . T and Harold Gordon Elder, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Elder, Hay Township. The only attendants were Mr. and Mrs. John Farquhar. The bride looked charming in a street length dress of Skipper blue chiffon with a coat of raspberry shade with matching accessories. Following the ceremony the happy couple left for a honeymoon trip to Detroit. Alex Voisin, of Mt. Camel, Phone B2, Middleton’s for your Het Cress Buns, fun of choice fruits, delivered Coed Friday tnoming in time for breakfast.