HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-05-16, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 16th, 1940ESTABLISHED 1873 Sixty-Seventh Year
INTERMENT TUESDAY OF MOTHERS’ DAY
Ladies’, Misses’ & Children’s Spring Coats
at Greatly Reduced Prices
BARGAINSBARGAINS
EVERY COAT MUST GO REGARDLESS OF COST. WE HAVE A
OF STYLES AND SIZES LEFT. ACT QUICKLY AS THEY WILL
THESE BARGAIN PRICES
Misses’ Spring Suits at $7.95
5 Only Misses’ Spring Suits. Brand New Styles. Sizes 16, 18 and 20
$12.95 Each.
GOOD RANGE
GO FAST AT
to Clear. Were
THE 1940 LINE OF BATHING SUITS FOR LADIES, MEN AND CHILDREN HAVE
JUST ARRIVED.
YOUNG MEN’S SUMMER WINDBREAKERS
GABERDINES, FANCY SILKS', ETC., IN THE NEWEST SHADES—GREEN, BLUE,
SAND AND TWO-TONES
These Windbreakers are just the thing for cool evenings in Summer. They are light
weight and very smart in style at $2.50 to $4.50
, Young Men’s Summer Trousers
All the latest shades in both cotton and Tropical Worsteds. Priced at $2.95 to $5.00 pair.
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Smart Summer Shoes
For Men, Women and Children in White, Two-Toned, Etc. A smart variety of styles to
choose from. All widths carried in Women’s AA to EE.. .Come in and see our smart
0 styles at medium prices.
Sisman Scampers and Sport Shoes
These Scampers stand long wear and are solid comfort. See our range of Saddle-Strap
Shoes for Girls.
FORMER PASTOR DIES
Rev. Samuel W. Muxworthy, of
London, a former pastor of the Main
St. Methodist church, now United,
died Friday last in Victoria Hospit
al, London, after a few months
illness. He was in his 81st year-
Mr, Muxworthy spent forty-nine
years in the ministry, all in the
London conference. in June 1914
he succeeded Rev. E. G. Powell, as
pastor of Main Street church, and
in 1917 he was president of the
London .Conference. In July 1918
he left Exeter for Forest being suc
ceeded here by Dr. Medd.
Mr. Muxworthy was born in De
vonshire, England coming to Can
ada when eleven years old. He lived
in Fullarton Township near Mitchell
where he received his early school
ing. He entered the ministry at
nineteen, and attended Victoria
College at Cobourg. His first charge
aftei’ ordination was at Gesto, and
then followed terms at Melrose, Ar-
va, Belmont, Charing Cross, Tees-
water, Aivinston, Glencoe, Watford,
Exeter, Forest and finally Dresden.
In addition to the presidency of the
London
worthy
and for
cretary
ed in 1924 and since had been as
sociated with .Forest United church
and Centennial United church, Lon
don.
Following his retirement he mov
ed to Forest where he lived until
a year ago when he moved to reside
with his daughter, Mrs. F. W. Man
ning, 8'38 King street, London. Mr.
Muxworthy was a member of Har
mony Lodge I.'O.iO.F. Chatham and
the Chatham encampment.
Predeceased 4i2 years by his wife,
formerly Miss Frances Rebecca Hop
kins, of Brownsville, he is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. G. -S. Pass-*
more and Mrs. Manning.
A brief funeral service was held | Monday at 1 p.m. in Centennial
United church, followed by public
service in the United church, Forest
at 3.30'p.m. Interment was in Beech
wood Cemetery, Forest.
FORMER EXETER LADY
conference Rev. Mr. Mux-
had been on many boards
many years was journal se-
of the conference. He retir-
Interment took place in the Exe
ter cemetery Sunday afternoon of
Margaret M. Yager, wife of E.
Malone, a well-known merchant of
Tillsonburg, whose death took place
suddenly late Saturday evening. Ou
the previous Sunday Mrs. Malone
had the misfortune to fracture her
ankle in Woodstock and returned
to her home Thursday from hospital
in the best of spirits until about ten
minutes before she died. She was
a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Yager, of Exeter, and was born in
Hay Township over fifty years ago.
As a young lady she learned the
millinery in the millinery depart
ment of E. J. Spackman’s store, now
Jones & May. Twenty-four years
ago she was married to Mr. Malone,
She was a member of St. John’s
Anglican church, Tillsonburg; treas
urer of the Chancel Guild, member
of the Ladies’ Guild and a worker
in all branches of the church. She
was treasurer of the Women’s Aux
iliary of the Tillsonburg Soldier’s
Memorial Hospital and worked for
everything for the betterment of
the community, doing much charit
able work.
Surviving besides her husband
are her mother, Mrs. Margaret Yag
er, who lived with her; two bro
thers, Alex, of Crow’s Nest and Wil
liam, of Swift Current, Sask.; three
neices and one nephew. Mr. Walter
Cunningham, of town, is an uncle.
A number from Tillsonburg includ
ing the mother of the deceased ac
companied the remains to Exeter
Tuesday. The bearers were Messrs.
W. Cunningham, W. W. Taman, R.
N, Creech, Wm. Kuntz, Wm. May
and J. W. Morley.
REAL ESTATE CHANGES
Men’s Farm Boots $2.00 to $5.50 Pair
Sisman, Sterling, William’s and other good makes. We carry , a big range of Work Boots.
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Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Pork and Beans
Aylmer or Clark’s, 20 oz.
Crunchie Sweet Pickles
Mixed, Large 28 oz. Jars
Grapefruit Juice
Texas Golden, 20 oz. tins
tlns... each 8c
each 23c
Aylmer Golden Kernel Corn nor lip
A Real Treat ............................P.C1 1,11 1
Phone 32
Multiplier Onions A |L« 1 Dr
A Real Buy, for planting “ IUD. IVt
Dole Pineapple Juice
Pure, unsweetened, very
Blueberries for Pies
Golden Diamond Brand
fine13 oz. tin 14c
2 tins 19c
Kellogg’s Whole 'Wheat BiscuitsO r Q C «
The New Cooked Cereal ..............
REEVES — SALTER
In a pretty spring wedding on
Saturday, Miss Helen Olive Salter,
daughter of Mrs. Salter and the late
Martin Salter, became the bride of
Mr. Louis Charles Reeves, son of
Mr.' and Mrs. George Reeves, of
Seaforth. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. krthui- page at the
home of the bride's mother in tha
presence of the immediate relatives.
Given in marriage by her brother,
Charles, the bride, unattended, was
charming in heaven blue lace
over taffeta with corsage of roses,
Following a wedding luncheon, Mr.
and Mrs. Reeves left by motor for
Detroit and on their
reside in Seaforth.the bride chose a . JI ___ ___
blue dress, hat and accessories. The
many friends of the
will join with the
in extending best wishes.
return will
For travelling
beige coat with
bride and groom
Times-Advocate
Jones & May Your
Superior
Store
MUSICAL RECITAL
USE LOWE BROS.
HIGH STANDARD PAINTS AND VARNISHES, NEPTO.
LAC ENAMELS, HEAT RESISTING
Poultry Fence
Poultry Supplies
Poultry Starters
Poultry Grow Mash
Poultry Feeders
Bring in your Old Lawn Mower and trade for a Maxwell
Rubber Tired. ^Very Latest Style
Chan Wax Barb Wire Vigoro
3 lb. 98c $3.35 5 lbs. 50c
NEW PREMIER OIL
BROODER
Efficient, Simple and
Silent
SPECIAL $21.00
We will donate a Purina Jack Knife value $2.00 each to the
winners of first and second prize in the boys’ Pig Club Class
held at the Exeter Fall Fair providing pigs have been fed on
the Purina programme. Special prices on feed for Club
members. For further particulars call in and see us.
We Have Semisan for Beans, per pound .$2.75
Traquair’s Hardware
Tinsmithing Sign Work Plumbing
NOTICE Re refuse
On Tuesday, May 21 the Muni
cipal Council will begin the col
lection of refuse and continue until
the collection has been completed-
Citizens will please have refuse piled
in suitable containers in front of
their residence.
BY ORDER
Mr. H. Sturgis, of the Exeter
High School staff, has purchased the
residence of Mr, George Jaques, on
William street. Mr. Jaques, in turn,
has purchased the residence of Mr.
Arthur Jones, Victoria street, at
present occupied by Mr. John Beane.
The deals were put through
V. Pickard.
by C.
WELLS BAKER
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Goulding
pleasantly entertained the parents
of Mr. Goulding’s junior pupils at a
recital in their home on Wednesday
evening of last week. Among those
taking part in the program with
piano selections were Betty and
Billy Mickle, of Hensail; Grant Mor?
gan, Donald Southcott, Jean Elliot,
Mary Fletcher, June. Sleamon, Cath
arine Gibson and Marion Cowem
Vocal numbers were given by Mar
ion Cowen, Dorothy Squires, Joan
Redfern, Dawson Goulding. Dawson
and his father also played two piano
duets. The pupils acquitted them
selves very creditably. Following
the program a delightful luncheon
was served. The waitresses were:
Misses Aldonna Wuerth, Verna Wein
■and Marilynne Campbell. Misses A.
(.Handford and May Jones assisted
Supper Served.From 6 to 8 p.m.| Mrs- Goulding in the kitchen.
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HAM SUPPER
to be served in
Elimville United Church
FRIDAY. MAY 24th. 1940
Under the auspices of the Women’s
Association
Mixed Program by Talent from
London Township
Admission 35c. and 20c:
LEAVITT’S THEATRE
| Phone 135
Visit Exeter Chapter
At the Exeter chapter
Wednesday evening of
visitors were present
Strathroy Chapter, and
Chapter In London. The Strathroy
Chapter conducted the opening ex
ercises and Ruth Chapter the clos-
Following a short business ev-
Atkinson — Charlesworth
f
O-E.S.
, O.E.S. On
last week,
from the
the Ruth
Ing, „
meeting the remainder of the
ehing was spent socially,
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY
TWO FEATURES
“Rulers of the Sea”
Starring DOUGLAS FAIR-
BANKS and an all Star Cast
‘Thousand Dollar Touchdown
Starring the Two Wide-Open
Faces JOE E. BROWN
and MARTHA RAYE
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MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
Two Features
“Hold That Co-Ed”
Starring JACK HEALY, JOHN
BARRYMORE & JOAN DAVIS
WESTERN
Starring ROY ROGERS and
GABY (GEORGE).HAYES
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
W. Charlesworth, of Clinton, was
the scene for the marriage of their
only daughter, Ellen Myrtle and
Percy Henry Atkinson, of Wood-
stock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen
G. Atkinson, Grand Bend,
was solemnized with Rev. A. Lane,
pastor of Wesley Willis United
church, officiating. The bride was
lovely in muted blue suede crepe,
with navy accessories and carrying
a bouquet of briarcliffe roses. Miss
Virginia Harris, of Gorrie, Ont., was
•bridesmaid, wearing orchid triple
sheer with hat to match and cor
sage of pernet roses,
groom was attended
Greene, Grand Bend,
followed. Those who
serving were Miss Jean Morison, of
Guelph; Mrs. Harold Tyndall, Miss
es Irene and Jean Vodden, Clinton.
Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson left for a
motor1 trip, the bride wearing a coat
of skyway blue. 'They will reside in
Woodstock. About 30i guests were
present among them were Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Smith, Exeter, grand
parents of the bridegroom. Other
out-of-town guests included Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Melsom and Lawrence
Melsom, Woodstock.
which
The bride-
by Burton
A reception
assisted in
Mr. John Fletcher, of town, Is
ill at his home >101 pleurisy and
pneumonia,
A pretty wedding took place at
the United Church manse, Grand
Bend, at two o’clock Tuesday after
noon when Rev. Mr. Beacom united
in marriage Miss Iva Marie Baker,
daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Bak
er and Mr. Henry Nelson Frederick
Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Freder
ick Wells, of Exeter. The bride was
attired in a dainty blue wedding
dress. She was assisted by her sis
ter Miss Thelma Baker while the
groom was supported by his brother,
Mr. Ernest Wells. A reception was
held at the home of the bride’s
parents following the ceremony. In
a room gaily decorated with blue
and white streamers luncheon was
served to the immediate families
and friends.
tored
graph
Wells
their
Their
the Times-Advocate
best wishes for their future wel
fare.
In James Street Church
Mothers' Day services were fit
tingly observed in James Street
United Church on Sunday. A male
choir led the service of song both
morning and evening. At the morn
ing service Messrs. Walter Cutbush,
A. E. Wuerth, E. Lindenfield and
W. R. Goulding sang a quartette
and in the evening Mr Frank Taylor
sang a solo. Baptismal service was
observed in the morning and the
following children were baptized:
Donald John, son of Lieut. D, J.
and Mrs. Gladman; Allan Ross, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rundle;
Marion Jeanette, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Warren Sanders; and
Eleanor Irene, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Norval Jones. Lieut. Gladman
assisted Mr. Page with the opening
exercises of the morning service-
Mr. Page’s messages both morning
and evening were in keeping with
the day,
A special Mothers Day service
was held by the Sunday School in
the afternoon in the auditorium of
the church. 'Scripture lessons were
read by Donald Traquair and Dor
othy Welsh. A story, “The Unseen
Guest’’ was told by Florence South-
scott. Fifty-three diplomas and
seals were awarded to scholars who
ha.d been faithful in their attend
ance during 1*939. The highest
award, the tenth year seal, was pre
sented to Francis King. A violin,
clarinet and piano trio was played
by Alf. Andrus, W. R. Goulding and
Laurene Beavers. Mr. Thos. Pryde,
Superintendent of the Caven Pres
byterian Sunday School was the
speaker of the afternoon and told
an interesting story with a moral
application for the boys and girls.
The wearing of a flower in honour
of mother was in evidence through
out the day. Sunday School will
meet at 10 a.m. beginning with next
Sunday for the summer months.
In Main Street Church
The wearing of a flower in honor
of “Mother” was in evidence at the
Main St. United Church on Sunday
when special Mothers’ Day services
were held in the
the Sunday School
Special music was
choir and a solo
ther of Mine”
Merna Sims. '
C. Copeland, preached a very fine
sermon in keeping with the occasion.
At the Sunday School in the after
noon a special Mothers' Day pro-1
gram
lessons
Powell
er by
Donna
poem.
Miss Lillian
Hockey, Messrs. G. Cann and Earl
Witmer, accompanied by Miss Merna
Sims sang “My Mother’s Prayer. At
the evening service a solo was sung
by Mrs. Mabel Hockey entitled
“Gardens.”
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The bridal party mo-
to Exeter for a group photo-
and afterwards Mr. and Mrs.
left on a mo-tor trip and on
return will reside in Exeter,
many friends will join with
in extending
WAR IS NOW RAGING AS
NEVER BEFORE IN HISTORY
The world’s greatest battle, des
cribed as a battle such as the world
has never seen before, is now rag
ing in Belgium, Holland and France.
Without warning German armed
forces on Friday of last week made
a sudden attack on these peaceful-
loving countries. The clash be
tween the various armies is said to
surpass anything the human jbrain
had ever conceived. From the air
the Germans dropped troops by
parachute on strategic positions. A
despatch from Paris Monday stated
that from 1,500 to 2,000 tanks had
met in an epic clash. The fight last
ed for hours over a wide front, the
French being masters of the situa
tion. British troops have been
rushed to the scene of conflict. Dog
fights in the air have been fierce
and many planes have been destroy
ed. England claims that 600 Ger
man planes have been brought down,
at a ratio of four to one. All Bel
gians between the ages of 16 and 35
have been called to join the colors.
The greater part of the Netherlands
has laid down their arms to the
German forces. The Dutch High
Command decided that further re
sistance was useless and moved to
save the lives of the people and
cities from destruction. In Belgium
the invaders are meeting with stiff
resistance.
Ill in Hospital
Mrs. Annie Bedford, who has been,
confined to her bed for some time,
was removed to Victoria Hospital
in London Monday. Mrs. Bedford,
who is in her 95 th year, has been
a remarkably smart woman but at
present her condition is considered
somewhat critical.
Mr. J. C. Vidt, of the Exeter Re
frigerated Locker Service and his
staff, Mrs. Short and Gerald Ford,
Guelph Wednesday attend-
first Ontario Conference of
Service operators, at the
Mr. Vidt, who is a live wire
were at
ing the
Locker
O.A.C.
on locker storage, was the moving
spirit behind the convention.
BAND CONCERT
LEAVITT’S THEATRE
SUNDAY, MAY 19th, 1940
8:30 p.m.
Special features will be a male
quartette and piano solos by Harry
Mills.
Silver Collection
Ted. Walper, Director
“For Pete’s Sake”
A Comedy in Three Acts
Presented by Zion Y. P.
Exeter Town Hall
MONDAY. MAY 20. 1940
'4
at 8.15 p.ni.
Under auspices of the Exeter
Women’s Institute
Admission 25c and 15c
Sunday School Anniversary
Woodham United Church
morning and at
in the afternoon,
provided by the
“Wonderful Mo-
’ was sung by Miss
The pastor., Rev. R.
was carried out. Scripture
were read by Miss Marion
and Earl Witmer and a pray-
Mrs. Robt. Turnbull. Miss
Cornish read an appropriate
A quartette composed of
Kes tie, Mrs. Mabel
In Caven Church
Family Day was combined
Mothers’ Day for special service in
Caven Presbyterian Church
day. A mothers’ choir led
vice of song both morning
ening. Beautiful spring
with
on Sun-
th e s er
and ev-
flowers
adorned the pulpit and a flower was
worn by most persons present in
honour
Rev. D. C. Hill spokp on the sanct
ity of family life,
splendid, attendance.
of mother. The minister,
There was a
RED CROSS NOTES
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Home from Trip to Pacific Coast
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Coward, of
■Grimsby, who have spent the last
seven months on a motor trip to the
Pacific Coast going as far south as
San Diego, Calif., are now visiting'
the former’s mother, Mrs. Dan Co
ward, before returning to their
home. On Sunday Messrs. Ross Co
ward and Bob Armstrong and Miss
Olive Coward, of Hamilton; Miss
Elva Coward and Dr. Latham, Of
Grimsby, visited with them at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Co
ward.
Sunday, May 19th
Morning service at 11 conducted by
Rev. Levi Hussey, of Mitchell. Even
ing service at 7 ping service at 7 p.m: conducted by
Rev. M. A. Hunt, of Exeter. Chorus
es by the school assisted by the or
chestra. Mr. Carey joynt, of Hen
sail, soloist at both services.
SUPPER, FRIDAY MAY 24tH
in the Orange Hall from 5.30 to 8
o’clock followed by a program con
sisting of a play entitled “Pair of
Country Kids” presented by young
people of Thedford United church.
Admission 50c., Children 2 5c.
Rev. A. Laing, Pastor
Milton Hooper, Superintendent
LEAVITT’S THEATRE
Exeter, Ontario
“Gone With
The Wind”
IN TECHNICOLOR
Starring CLARK GABLE and
VIVIAN LEIGH
The April work of the Exeter Red
Cross branch is as follows: 211 pairs
socks, 20 sweaters, 5 scarves, 20
pairs wristlets, 1 helmet, 10 abdom
inal binders, 9 slings, 47 pairs py
jamas, 6 pillow cases,
gowns, 5 water bottle
personal property bag,
cloths, 24 quilts and 12
clothing.
Since its organization
Red Cross branch, composed of 16
Units in Exeter, Centralia, Crediton,
Dashwood, Grand Bend, Zion, Whal
en, Hurondale, Thames Road
Mount Carmel, have completed
forwarded to headquarters the
lowing supplies:
1342 pairs socks, 168 sweaters,
2-6 scarves, 332
pairs knee caps,
dominal binders,
pital gowns, 167
pillow cases, 30; surgeons gowns, 30
surgeons caps, 33 bed jackets, 10
dressing gowns, 18 water bottle co
vers, 7 ice bag covers, 20 personal
property bags,. 4*5 wash cloths, 6
bed pan covers, 5 pair mitts, 193
quilts, and 714 articles of clothing.
On May 22nd a Red Cross District
meeting for Huron County will be
held in Goderich at 2 p.m. standard
time, Each Unit is requested to send
representatives. Please notify the
Branch President, not later than the
17th, how many representatives you -
expect to send from your Unit.
May 29th & 30th
Reserved Seats will be on Sale
8 dressing
covers, 1
US wash
articles of
the Exeter
and
and
fol
pairs wristlets, 10
3 helmets, 185 ab-*
299 slings, 98 hos-
palrs pyjamas, 119
MONDAY, MAY 20th, at
Robertson’s Drug Store
ALL SEATS RESERVED
Afternoon Prices 75c
Evening Prices $1.00
Afternoon Show at 1:45 p.m.
Evening Show at 8:00 p.m.
Hiking Through
South America
Presented by one of the
TOLL BROTHERS
Thames Road United Church
TUESDAY, MAY 21st, 8 p.m.
Motion and Still pictures in Color
Crossing tlie Andes with “Inca”
their $3 donkey
Remodelling Home
Fletcher is remodellingDr.
home on Victoria street. He is add-
. ing several feet to the front of the
i house and also an addition to tho
I east side. During the alterations
Dr. and Mrs. Fletcher and Mary,
ate residing with Mrs. V. Hyndman.
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Friday, May 24th will be a public
holiday.