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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-04-11, Page 1‘■k. •r’j ♦ s Ik Zn ESTABLISHED 1873 NEW FURNISHINGS For the Home .... LARGE STOCK TO CHOOSE FROM ... . We have an exceptionally large stock of Linoleums, Congoleums, Rugs, Window- Blinds, Curtain Rods, Draperies, Curtains and Nets, etc. We would advise early buying at present prices on these lines. • WINDOW-BLINDS: SPECIAL — Plain Cream Wipdow-Blinds 37 inches by 6 feet with good quality ^scalloped fringe. A regular $2.50 quality, very slightly imperfect— while they last at $1.25 each. LARGE SIZE LINOLEUM RUGS—10i/8 by 12 ft. — 12 by 12 ft. — 12 by 131/a ft. and 12 by 15 ft., slightly imperfect, good patterns at reduced prices. Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ SPRING COATS AND SUITS Our large range of above lines, in spite of rising prices, are the best values we have ever shown.New Cloths, Smart Styles and sizes for almost any type — including a large stock of half-sizes. . GIRLS’ COATS — With hats to match, ages 3 to 10 years. INFANTS’ COATS — At very low prices. DRESSES I DRESSES 1 Dresses in the popular Martha Wasington and other makes — for street and house wear — for Spring and Summer — now in stock. jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiir Special Demonstration of Clark's Tasty Prepared Foods LADY DEMONSTRATOR IN CHARGE DAILY FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 8th. FREE BASKET OF GROCERIES FOR LUCKY TICKET HOLDER. SPECIAL PRICES ON ALL CLARK’S FOODS EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 11th, 1940 0 _____________________J--------------- HOCKEY TEAM HONORED I AT BANQUET The local hockey team were tend­ ered a banquet by the Athletic As­ sociation and the Arena Committee in the Hotel Bossenberry Monday night, with Reeve B. W. Tuckey^ members of the council and a good­ ly number of businessmen of town present. C. V. Pickard, president of the Athletic Association was in the chair and the banquet opened with a hearty sing song. J. B. Creech secretary-treasurer, read the min­ utes of the meeting of a year ago. Mr. Pickard outlined the progress of the Association to date. During the year it has done a great deal in the furtherance of sport in various branches. During the summer two hard-ball teams were organized. A Senior team was entered in the Huron-Perth league and the Lions juveniles were entered in a group with Hensall, Clinton and Goderich. A softball team was sponsored and were very successful^ losing only three games out of 15 played. All three teams were equipped with new uniforms. Basketball was < ized early in the fall and a team league was formed and duled games were played. During the winter hockey over big. formed with Crediton, Dashwood, Lucan and Exetei1 with M. W. Telfer, of Crediton, as the president. It was the best league organized in the district for some years. The fans were treated to some classy hockey. Eric Pettinger was brought up from London to cpach the team with splendid results and the Exeter team entered the finals against Lucan, Lucan winning the championship. Mr. Pickard said that he hoped the motto for the coming year would be “co-opera­ tion.” W. G. Medd, secretary of Arena committee, complimented Pickard and the executive on very fine work accomplished promoting sport. ~ “ Tuckey was pleased with the show­ ing Exeter had made in the differ­ ent thought ing the future. J. B. Sixty^Seventh Year J IH EXETER COUNCIL Monday, April Sth, 1940 A regular meeting of the Munici­ pal Council held with all members present. The minutes of the meet­ ing held March 25th approved on motion Hern and Southcott, A letter was read ister of Health, Hon. H. J. Kirby, K.C., regarding amendments to the Public Hospital Act. Filed for ref­ erence. Mr. W. J. <Smith made application to erect a sign overhanging the side­ walk. Referred to property com­ mittee. Mr. W. C. Pearce reported and submitted a list of arrears of muni- . • ref_ col- were read and of Councillors Carried. from the Min- BIDDULPH MAN KILLED BY TRAIN AT LUCAN Clark’s Peanut Butter 24 oz. Pantry Jar .... Clark’s Sandwich Spreads O fnv Assorted Varieties ....................** 1U1 each 23c Clark’s Ketchup Large Bottles . Clark’s Cooked Spaghetti O NO 1 TIN 9c each. FAMILY SIZE, TALL TINS * 1UI 2 for 25c Clark’s Tomato Juice O £ Fancy Quality, large 2’s can ....•* lUl Clark’s Irish Stew O 2 for 25c or Boiled Dinner O<jC Veal, Ham and Tongue Pate 1 QLARK’S » lb. tall tins .........“uCIl 1<JL Clark’s Soups O £ftf, I Asparagus, Mushroom, Chicken 1UI lut Other Varieties .... 2 for 15c cipal taxes to date. The same ered foi’ attention of the tax Jector and treasurer. . Notice to dog owners that dog tags are now available and must be secured' on or before May 1st, on motion of Southcott and Taylor and carried. Per Southcott and Hern: That per­ sons that have enlisted and others that may enlist for service in aid of the allied nations in the war to re­ ceive as a memento a ten caret military signet gold ring, ‘the same to be secured from James Lawson, jeweller.’ The following list of accounts were read and ordered paid: Exeter Library, second quarter grant $250.00; Public Utilities Coni, street lighting $227.3 3, hydrant rental $350, > Town Hall $2.03, $579.36; W. J. Beer, flash light $2.50; W. C. Allison, coal, Town Hall $30.75; W. C. Pearce, tax col­ lector salary, bal. 1939 $50; Peter Coleman, account of 1939 $2.15, re­ moving snow $6.33, $8.48; Louis Day, removing snow $6.33; Albert Coleman, removing- snow $2.88; F, Moore, removing snow $2.88, clean­ ing street $9.62, $12.50; Wm. An­ drew, removing snow $3.50, clean- ling street $15.95, $19.45; Henry Green, removing snow $6.33, snow plowing $5.00, $11.33; Glen Mc- Knight, snow plowing $3.00; J. Sen­ ior, telephone 53c. Direct Relief Henry Bierling, supplies $7.20; Frank Coates, supplies $7.50; Wm. Cook, supplies $7.20'; Wm. Hatter, milk $4.65; Wellington Haist, wood account $24.00; H. C. 'Rivers, meat account $3.70. Passed on motion of Southcott and Dignan. Carried. ‘ Adjournment by Hern, to April 22nd 8 p.m. Jos. Senior organ- four- sche- went The Cyclone league was with 'Crediton, Hensail, Reeve B. the Mr. the in W. branches of athletics and the training received dur- year would benefit in the meet Clerk CLANDEBOYE CHILD IS FATALLY HURT Phone 32 Jones & May Your Superior Store la “For Pete’s Sake 99 A Comedy in Three Acts to be held at Zion United ChurchLISTEN IN TO LOWE BROS. BROADCAST 5:15 P.M. SUNDAY EVENING. SOMEBODY IS GOING TO WIN SOME MONEY Electric Light Bulbs 2 for 25c Quick Drying Enamel 90c quart Special Garden Seeds 7 for 25c BUY PURINA RY-KRISP FOR BREAKFAST LUNCH AND DINNER Chan Johnson Vim-E Wax Floor Cleaner For Poultry 3 lb. for 98c 65c a can 2 lb. 50c Use Ceresan for Wheat, Oats and Barley. Put up in 1 lb. Cans $1.00; 5 lb. Cans $3.90 Salt Hog Chick 55c Concentrate Starter per bag $2.95 cwt.$2.65 cwt.> One Second Hand Cook Stove, Quebec Style, 18 inch Oven, Reservoir and Warming Closet for Sale Cheap FRIDAY, APRIL 12th Auspices of the Red Cross Society Admission 25c and 15c YOUNG PEOPLE’S UNION ••Ham Supper.. m James Street Church Wed., Apr. 17th Supper served from 6 to 8 p.m. ' Followed by a Play “CASUAL ACQUAINTANCE” Admission 35c and 25c Running onto No. 4 highway against a passing truck, almost in front of her home, three miles north of Clandeboye, Ilene Cronyn, five- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cronyn, R.JR. No. 2, Clan-’ deboye, was fatally injured at six o’clock Monday evening. The child reportedly darted from where she was standing on a culvert against the side of a truck 'driven by Thomas O'Brien, 21, of R.R. 5, London. Her head was crushed by the impact and she died fifteen min­ utes later. The child is one of a family of seven children and with two older brothers were playing at the road­ side. The girl was standing watch­ ing her brothers playing beside the waters of a creek that flows through the culvert. .She is reported to have turned suddenly and run on the road just as the truck came south­ ward, and dashed against the side of the vehicle. The truck is one owned by Allan Hutchinson, of. the London Seed Co., London. -0’iBrien carried the girl into her home. This was the second fatality in Middlesex County traffic since the first of the year. The other was at I the railroad crossing at Lucan early in January. Traffic Officer Harry Gilchrist, of Lucan, investigated the accident and no charge was laid against the driver. Coroner A. E. Letts, M.D., of Ailsa Craig, was called in and or­ dered an inquest. The preliminary was held at the Murdy funeral home at Lucan Monday, with a jury im­ paneled by Officer Gilchrist, and the probe adjourned to April 22 at Lucan. The child is survived by her par­ ents and six brothers and sisters. Traquair’s Hardware Sign Work PlumbingTinsmithing Band Concert DEATH OF PETER MOIR un I. o. O. F. SOCIAL EVENING FRIDAY, APRIL 12th Members and. their wives or lady ® friends are invited. Ladies please provide lunch A. Coates, N.G. On another page will be found an account of the death of Mrs. Park­ inson, of St. Marys, formerly of Exeter. Mrs. Jas. Hern, of town; Mrs. Arthur Gunning, of Granton and Mrs. Geo. Millson, Whalen, are sisters. EUCHRE AND BRIDGE A successful euchre and bridge was held in the evening of last auspices of the unit of the Red there LEAVITT’S THEATRE * Town Hall Friday week under the Trivitt Memorial Cross Society. Al- were twenty-two, * Sunday, April 14 at 8:30 p.m. Silver Collection together tables in play. The prize for ladies^ high at euchre was won by Mrs. Wm. Smith and gent’s high by Wm. Gillespie. At bridge the ladies’ high was won by Mrs. U. Snell and gents’ high r lucky door 0. Moffatt, the close. $38,010. Tech Walper, Director o by R. N. Creech. The prize was won by J. R. Lunch was served at The net proceeds were Mrs. N. J. Dore has been ap­ pointed organist and choir leader of Main Street United church to suc­ ceed Miss Evelyn Huston, who has resigned after holding the position for a number of years. Mrs. Dore will assume her hew1 position June 1st. William Morkin, a middle-aged farmer of the eighth concession of Biddulph, was fatally injured Tues­ day morning when his car was struck by a C.N.R. train at Lucan. The car was dragged down the track 200' yards on the engine “cow­ catcher” and Mr. Morkin died as the train crew and village residents at­ tempted to pull him from the tang­ led wreckage. iHe was returning to his farm after visiting his son who operates a service station in Lucan when he drove in front of the Lucan train No. 601 at No. 4 highway crossing in the village. The train was Sar­ nia bound from Stratford, and was slowing up for a stop at Lucan sta­ tion when the accident occurred. Mr. Morkin was 65 years old. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Thomas B„ of Lucan and Leo, at home; two daughters, Christine, of London and Mary, at home; two brothers, James Morkin, Winnipeg and John Morkin, in Alberta. Coroner Dr. Lett, of Ailsa Craig, held an inquest at Lucan 2 p.m. on Tuesday, HONORED BEFORE LEAVING Blenheim Hern and a nomin- in a slate Creech on behalf of the Association presented each member of the hockey team with a voucher for $6.00 in merchandise at any store in town. He expressed re­ gret in the loss of Jack Moise, a valued member of both the hockey and baseball teams and wished him success as he moved to with his parents. J. M. Southcott, J. W. E. Wells were appointed ating committee to bring of officers for the coming year. The committee decided that as the old, officers had done such an excellent job during their first year in office that they should be returned for another year and this met with the unanimous approval of those pres­ ent. The officers are as follows: President, C. V. Pickard; vice-presi­ dent, F. A. May; secretary-treasur­ er, J. B. Creech; members of execu­ tive, B. W. Tuckey, Ulric Snell, A. O. Elliot; chairmen of the various sports committees were: baseball, Jas. P. Bowey; softball, W. G. Medd; basketball, Les. Coates; Hockey, F. Creech. The presentation of a handsome Gladstone bag was made to W. H. Moise, manager of the Bank of Montreal, previous to his departure from Exeter to Blenheim where he has been promoted to the manager­ ship of the branch there. The presentation was made Saturday evening on behalf of the various or­ ganizations to which Mr. Moise be­ longs and also on behalf of his friends on Main street. 'On Sunday morning in James Street United Church the pastor, Rev. A. Page, paid Mr. Moise a splendid compli­ ment when he stated that he was one of the best. Mr. Moise has been treasurer of the Trustee Board for the past two years. He leaves Thurs­ day for his new position and the family expects next week. Farewell Fifth form School held a farewell party for' Jack Moise in the home economics room of Exeter’s new school Monday evening with Miss Tape of the H. S. staff acting as hostess. Jack has been a popular student having tak­ en an active part in the school ath­ letics. He was a member of the track team, a pitcher for the base­ ball team and centre forward for the school hockey team and in all of these was outstanding. Follow­ ing a social evening Jack was pre­ sented with a duffle bag, the ad­ dress being read by Robert South- cott and Principal E. J. Wethey made the presentation. Refresh­ ments were served at the close. On Friday evening of last week Miss Jean Elliot entertained a num­ ber of friends in honoi’ of Miss Shirley Moise. In the course of a pleasant evening Miss Jean Snell read an address and Miss Jean El­ liot made the presentation of a sil­ ver comport. At the C.G.I.T. on Tuesday evening Shirley was pre­ sented with a silvei* compact. Cubs meeting the same Will Moise was .presented with Boy Scout knife. to leave the first of Party at H. S. of the Exeter High LeftHorse Stolen From Shed in Cold Over Night A horse and cutter belonging to Mr. Garnet Hicks, of Usborne, was taken from the James Street church shed Tuesday evening of last week and the following morning it was found standing in the farmyard of Mr. August Gregus, about half a mile from it’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Hicks had driven to Exeter tor the evening and when ready for home they found their horse was missing and as the road was blocked to mo­ tor traffic they had to walk the two and a half miles home. Someone had untied the horse in the shed folded a blanket that was on the horse and placed it on the seat of the cutter and driven off and when# through with it had left it to wan­ der home alone. As the night w.as cold and raw. the horse was., quite chilled when found the next morn­ ing. We understand that it has suffered no ill effects’. episode place a officers ing. _ ___ ____ A similar is reported to have taken few nights previous.. The at the law are investigat- Following an illness of about four years there passed away at his home on the Thames Road on Friday, April 5 th, Peter Moir in his 77th year. Mr. Moir was a life-long resident of the community having been born on the 4th concession of Usborne, on the farm now occupied by Mr. A. Etherington. For the past 31 years he has been a resident of the Thames Road. He is survived by his bereaved widow whose maid­ en name was Janet Clarke, also six sons, Ira and Alvin, of Usborne! Harold, in Detroit; Oran, of town; George, of Hensall and Edgar, of >St. Catharines. Miss Isabelle Moir, of Hensall and Mrs. John Stewart, of Kippon, are sisters. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon con­ ducted by Rev, D. C. Hill. Mrs. Clay­ ton Fraytie sang “The old Rugged Cross.” The six sons Were pall­ bearers. Interment took place in the Hensall Union cemetery. REAL ESTATE CHANGES c. V. Pickard, real estateMr. _ agent, reports the sale of the fol­ lowing properties: farm of W. H. Stone, lot 8, conces­ sion 1, Stanley, to Mr. John>Trieb- ner, of Hay township. Mr. Stone will have an auction sale of farm stock and implements on Wednesday April 17. See adv. page 4. , The general store and stock of Mrs. Douglas Blake, to Mr. Edmund. Schwartzentruber, of Hay. The resi­ dence of Mrs. Margaret Eacrett in Hensail to Mr. Francis Coleman, of Hensail. The 100-acre Dr. Harry Seldori, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Seldon, of town, who has been on the staff* of the Mayo Brothers Hospital, at Rochester, Minn., has now been apointed to the permanent staff. Congratula­ tions. BOWLERS REORGANIZE The annual meeting of the Exeter Lawn Bowling Club was held in the Council chambers of the Town Hall Thursday evening of last week, with President, w. H. Moise in the chair. Mr. Moise expressed his appreciation of the loyal support he had received during the year. The Club enjoyed a successful season and were able to pay $100 off the mortgage on the property. Fees were set the same as last year. It was decided to as­ sociate with the P.L.B.A. and the district association, the members of the tournament committee to be delegates to the district meeting. It was decided to hold a business and social evening at the close of the bowling season, -Officers and committees were elected as follows: Hon. Presidents, Win. Rivers, and W. H. Moise; president, J. M. South- cott; fatt; May; games committee, H. C. Rivers W. H. Pollen, J. R. SC. Moffatt, H. C. Carey, R. Snell; tournament com­ mittee, J. M, Southcott, R.'n. Creech Ulric Snell; Entertainment commit­ tee, W. H, Pollen, W. J. Smith, T. O. Southcott, M. W. ’ Telfer, E- R. Hopper and W E. Middleton; Mem­ bership committee, T. O. Southcott, S. B. Taylor, H. C. Carey, W. G. May;; Grounds committee, W. E. ■Sanders, G. W. Layton, Chas. Tan­ ton, Bert Rivers. Auditors, R. N, Creech and E. J. Wethey. vice-president, J. R. C. Mof- secretary-treasurer, W. G. aus- and held Special services under the pices of the Sunday School Young People’s Societies were in Main Street Church on Sunday. Rev, Manson Doyle D.D., of Toron­ to, was the special speaker and gave splendid services during the day. 'rhe pastor Rev. R. C. Cope­ land presided and was assisted at the morning service by Mr. Beavers, superintendent of the school and in the evening by Miss Florence Me-, Donald, president of the Y. "P/ U. Special music was provided by the choir and a male chorus composed of Harold and Gerald Skinner, Car- frey Cann, Earl Witmer, F. Wild- fong, J. Jennings and W. Penrose accompanied by T. Walker sang at each service. At the evening service the choir sang an anthem based on the scripture passage in Eccl. 12: “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth” the same pas- passage from which the speaker took his text. As no previous ar- « rangements had been made the sel­ ections were a co-incidence. In the morning the speaker’s message was particularly to Sunday School schol­ ars and workers and in the evening to the young people. He also ad­ dressed the Sabbath School in the afternoon. Miss Marion Powell played a violin solo. At the close of the evening ser­ vice a social hour was enjoyed by the young people. Mrs. Ray Wag­ horn played a piano solo and Mrs. M. Fletchei’ sang a vocal solo, both being much enjoyed. Dr. Doyle gave an informal talk. Refreshments were served by the young people. About fifty persons were present. a At evening a CELLARS FLOODED NEW BANK MANAGER TAKES OVER DUTIES With the promotion of William H. Moise, local manager of the Bank of Montreal, to the managership of the Blenheim office, William J. Floyd, of the bank’s Assistant Gen­ eral Manager’s Department in Tor­ onto, has taken over the duties as his successor. Mr. Floyd, who is a native of Westminster Township, Middlesex County; has had over twenty years of varied banking ex­ perience. Previous to .his present ■appointment, he was for a number of years at Market Square, London Branch; also in charge of the Thorn­ dale and Komoka offices of the bank and had held the position of account­ ant at Lucknow branch and manager at the Wales branch in Eastern On­ tario. iSince the beginning of his bank­ ing career Mr. Floyd has shown great interest in all manner of social welfare and community activities, and has devoted a considerable amount of his spare time to the study of Canadian financial matters, thereby fitting himself more com­ pletely to deal with the problems which arise in pursuing his chosen profession. Apart from this, Mr. Floyd is also interested in outdoor sports of all kinds, especially base­ ball and tennis. <He holds the uni­ que distinction of being the only bank officer to have won both the ■Canadian Bankers’ Association An­ nual Essay competition and the D. R, Wilkie Scholarship. The latter scholarship for which any Canadian Bank employee may compete won by Mr. Floyd in 1939. Practically all of the snow in this- vicinity disappeared during the week. A heavy downpour of rain visited this section Wednesday ev­ ening of last week and the rain fell in such torrents that the drains were unable to handle the downpour and many cellars were flooded with wa­ ter. Hydro was off about three- quarters of an hour. With the rains and melting snow the rivers of Western Ontario have been running high and flood conditions reached their peak Monday. At the Exeter dam the water rose to within a few inches of the top of the cement and it was only by piling sandbags and reinforcing the north side of the dam that the north embankment was not carried away. At St. Marys the Thames River overflowed and Water street and Queen street were submerged and houses and stores were flooded to a depth of four and five feet. Furniture and perish­ able goods had nearly all been re­ moved. The danger from floods have now passed. Underwent Operation Mrs. John Wood underwent an operation in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, Friday evening of last week. The operation was a success. Her many friends will hope for a speedy recovery. was j. beenMr. Frank Wood, who has seriously 111 at his home following a stroke, Is slightly improved. Critically III The many friends of Miss Hannah Keddy, of •know that pneumonia, recovery. UsbbrhU, will regret to she is seriously ill with We hope for a steady To Celebrate 90th Birthdy Congratulations to Mrs. B. >8. Phillips Who on Monday next will celebrate her 90th birthday. Mrs. Phillips who is remarkably smart for one of hev years attends to her dally household duties. Mr. Phillips Who is in his ,94th year is down town for the mall each day. Suffered Heart Attack Mrs. Hannah Sanders, whe is liv­ ing with her daughter and sbn-in- law, Mr, and Mrs. Gborgo Walker, of Stephen, suffered a heart attack on Monday and is in a serious con­ dition. Mrs. Sanders has attained the great age of ninety-elght years and has enjoyed good health until recently.