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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-05-23, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 23rd, 1940 ................................. 1 v ___* Sixty-Seventh YearBSTABI ASHED 1873 Store Closed Friday, May 24th. Open. This Thursday Evening / 1 THE 1940 LINE OF BATHING SUITS FOR LADIES, MEN AND CHILDREN HAVE JUST ARRIVED. f to Clear. Were BARGAINS GOOD RANGE GO FAST AT Young Men’s Summer Trousers All the latest shades in both cotton and Tropical Worsteds. Priced at $2.95 to $5.00 pair, 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 styles at medium prices. 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 Ladies’, Misses’ & Children’s Spring Coats at Greatly Reduced Prices BARGAINS 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. PERMANENT ROAD FOR HURON STREET Grading of Huron street prepara­ tory to putting down an asphalt road is now under way. After ex­ amining several roads in Huron County the municipal council have decided to put down a permanent road on Huron street from the east­ ern to the western town limits. The distance is about a mile and a quar­ ter and the estimated cost is in the neighborhood of $4,000. The coun­ cil have on hand for road improve­ ment the sum of $1662 and a some­ what similar amount is owing the town by the county council so that the greater portion of the cost is al­ ready accounted for. The county ma­ chinery is being, used in putting down the road. LEG FRACTURED Mr. Mervin Dunn, of Usborne, is confined to the home of his bro­ ther-in-law, Mr, Ray Lammte, with a compound fracture of his right last week horse and were frac- The frac- Weekes. leg. On Wednesday of Mervin was kicked by a both bones of the leg tured above the ankle, ture was reduced by Dr. I ,____________ CALLED TO THE COLORS CRITICALLY ILL The many friends of Mr. William Hodgert will be sorry to learn of his illness. Mr. Hodgert has not been enjoying very good health for several months and was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, where he underwent an operation on Sat­ urday. His condition at present is quite critical. Mrs. Hodgert is spending a few days with friends in London, We join with Mr. Hodgert’s many friends in wishing for him a speedy recovery. re* MRS, LAYTON ADDRESSES j WAR SITUATION SERIOUS LIONS CLUB At the Lions Club supper meeting the Hotel Bossenberry Monday George W. Layton Sisman Scampers and Sport Shoes These Scampers stand long wear and are solid comfort. See our range of Saddle-Strap Shoes for Girls. 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. iiijiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiJiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiHiiniiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiii Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Oxydol , Large Package ............... Aylmer Pie Cherries " 13 oz. tins .each 21c Unsweetened, each 10 Multiplier Onions For Planting Corned BeeF Clark’s or El Rancho ...4 lbs. 10c 12 tins 33c Quaker Corn Shinola, in 1 Hillcrest Pure 1 Pound Packages Flakes lb. tin Lard 2 pkgs 13c each 10c Huskies Whole Wheat Flakes Floor Wax The Irradicated Kind 2 pkgs 13c ..per tin 23c This Store Closed Wednesday Afternoons May 29th to Sept* 25th Inclusive Phone 32 Jones & May Your Superior Store m Hi HAM SUPPER SEE OUR SPECIAL SALE ON LOWE BROS. PAINTS AND ENAMELS to he served in Paints and Varnish Stains . 59c qt. Enamel and Porch Paint . . This is the Best Buy we ever had on a Good Quality Paint BUY NOW AND SAVE 64c qt. Reduced Prices on Feed Chick Starter . Chick Grower * *• * • $2.65 $2.40 Traquair’s Hardware Sign WorkTinsmithing Plumbing Mr. Aquilla Sheer e, of Lansing, Mich., is visiting with his brother and sisters in town. Mr. Sheere has beefl in hospital for three weeks and is recuperating. Dr. and Mrs. Walter Jehns Ed­ monton, Alta., Kenneth and Mrs. Johns and two sons Bobby and Stahley, spent Mothers’ Day with their parents, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Johns. Mr. Ches. Mahoney, of Mount Carmel, who has been employed as mechanic with Snell Bros. & Co., and who recently signed up with the R.C.A.F. has been notified to report on the 28th. Mr. Robt. Norris, a mechanic at the Ford Garage, has been called to report for duty with the R.C.A.F., having signed up several monthr ago. He leaves for London Tues­ day of next week. On Friday even­ ing of last week, the members of Mr. Elliot’s staff and their wives were pleasantly entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Elliot'at their home when Mr. Norris was presented with a pen and pencil set. HONORED AT CHOIR BANQUET Miss Evelyn Huston, who is tiring as organist of the Main Street United Church, after having served faithfully for a number of years, was the guest of honour at a ban­ quet tendered to the choir by the Woman’s Association in Main Street church Friday evening of last week. Following a very sumptuous repast Miss Huston was presented with an address and a beautiful umbrella. The address was read by Miss Mabel Follick and . the presentation made by Mrs. W. J. Beer. A few words of appreciation were spoken by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Copeland. Miss Huston in a few remarks expressed her surprise and appreciation and spoke of the pleasant association she had had with the choir. Mrs. N. J. Dore, who will assume the duties of organist and choir leader the first Sunday in June, was present, and received a splendid welcome, Dore replying. Mrs. in evening Mrs. gave a very interesting address on some of the highlights enjoyed dur­ ing their winter stay in Orlando, Florida. Orlando has been termed “The City Beautiful” and has some thirty odd lakes. During their winter visits to the south, Mr. and Mrs. Layton have been privileged to hear some of the outstanding auth­ ors and speakers, and during her talk Monday evening she gave some very interesting reminiscences. Dur­ ing the winter months the Orlando College conducts what is animated magazine or words Authors and Poets the South have*lectured works. It was an interesting ex­ perience meeting and listening to the authors of the books and poems they had read. In speaking of the attitude of the Americans in Florida towards ’Great Britain during the present crisis they found the senti­ ment pretty well sympathetic to the allies. Mrs. Layton spoke at some length of a meeting at which Helen Keller, deaf and blind, told her ljfe story. Mrs. Layton told it in such a graphic manner as to hold the intense interest of her listeners. She was roundly applauded and re­ ceived the thanks of the Club. Nom­ inations were received for the new slate of officers and the election will be held at the next meeting of the Club. termed an in other visiting in from their HONORED BY FRIENDS ESCAPES SERIOUS ACCIDENT Mr. Alf. Andrus, plumber at Tra- quair’s Hardware, met with an ac­ cident Saturday that might have re­ sulted with more serious conse­ quences;' Mr. Andrus was doing some plumbing at the rear of the Chainway store. He was above the ceiling and with his gasoline melt­ ing pot and molten metal-he was in the act of babbitting when the ceil­ ing .gave way and he and the melt­ ing the ten by the fall and the molten metal flew in all directions and while the metal was scattered on the walls and all without pot and molten metal fell to floor below a distance of about feet. Mr. Andrus was stunned around him lie escaped being burned. CHOIR RE-ORGANIZED France, Belgium and the British Empire are now facing the greatest ‘ 1 .. . . ... The AUiegcrisis in their history. are fighting with their backs to the English Channel as troops push their way The battle raging for the past week is beyond description. Cities have been levelled and villages and ham­ lets fired. From all the reports coming from the battle areas words fail to describe the havoc and des­ olation and the loss of lives among the armed forces and the refugees. France and Great Britain call the situation “extremely grave” but the Allies are confident that the situa­ tion is not hopeless. the German to the Coast. Exeter Races June 19th A race meet will be held in Exe­ ter, Wednesday, June 19 th. The races this year will be sponsored by Morrissey Bros. Death of Mrs. T. Heaman The death of Mrs. Thomas Hea­ man took place in the Scott Mem­ orial Hospital, Seaforth, on Tues­ day, May 21st in her 72nd year. The funeral will be held from E. R. Hopper’s funeral parlours Thurs­ day at 2 p.m. with interment in the Exeter cemetery. i 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. Supper Served From 6 to 8 p.m. | The Trivitt Memorial choir have reorganized and now have a mem­ bership of about thirty. A reorgan­ ization meeting was held Thursday evening of last week. Rev. Mr. Hunt conducted devotional exercis­ es. Officers were elected as fol­ lows: President, Wm. Davis; 1st vice-pres., John Cox; sec’y-treas., Miss Tenie McCurdy. Mrs. George Wright was appointed choir mother to work in co-operation with the Chancel Guild. A Look-Out Com­ mittee comprises Mrs. F. Newton, B. Barker and G. Wright. Miss Mac- Faul is the organist and Mr, A. Middlemiss the leader. Anniversary Services Centralia United Church | Sunday, May 26th . Preacher: Rev. R. N. Stewart, of Teeswater, a former minister 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Special Music by choir Mr. Harry Hoffman, Dashwood,, will sing at evening service Dr. Geo. C. Hind, Mrs. Hind and daughter Harlene, also Miss Laura visited at Mrs. John Schrum, of Walkerton, the home of Mr, and Hind on Sunday. Mrs. A. J. Phyne has the house belonging to on John Street. We are pleased to report that Mr. Payn’e, Who suffered a fractured leg recently is still in' the hospital, but is improving as well ns can be expected. moved into Mrs. Rhode TO DISPLAY WORK AT NEW SCHOOL A display of work in the House­ hold Economics and General Shop W the Exeter High School will ba qeld Friday, June 7th from 7.30 p.m. to 11 o’clock. An Invitation is extended to the public especially the parents of $xeter and the rounding district to visit the school and view the work. ROLLINS — LEWIS A pretty spring wedding was sol­ emnized at the Centralia parsonage on Saturday. May 18 th when Rev. J. A. Falconbridge united in mar­ riage, Freda Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lewis, of Clandeboye and Charles Eli, son of Mr. John- Rollins, and late Mrs. Rollins,, of Stephen. The bride looked lovely in a heaven blue en­ semble and white accessories and carried a bouquet of colonial roses. Mrs. Alton Ntil, sister of the groom; who was bridesmaid wore a Frencn blue gown and white accessories, carried a bouquet of colonial roses and sweet peas, while Mr. Alton Nell brother-in-law of the groom, acted as best man. Lena Flitton neice of the bride, who was dressed in pink organdy trimmed with blue and carrying a nosegay of colonial roses, sweet peas and forget-me- nots, made a pretty little flower girl. Following the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served at the home of the bride’s parents assist­ ed by the Misses Beulah and Alma Skinner, to the immediate families, after which the bride and groom left for Hamilton and points east amid showers of confetti. sur- new LANDMARK DISAPPEARS i The finding of a convex quartz lens, in the ruinstof Ninevah and tablets with characters too minute to ba read with the naked eye in­ dicates that the Chaldeans made use of magnifying glasses as long as 6,000 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Skinner and Arlene of near Elimville, will be leaving shortly to live in Cen­ tralia. On Tuesday, May 14th a few of tlieir immediate neighbors and friends gathered at their home to bid them farewell and to present tliem with a polished table and re­ flector. Delmar Skinner read the address and Mr, Skinner gave a very fitting reply. A most enjoyable evening was spent and a program provided consisting of duets by Arlene Skinner , and Beverley Foster; solos by Mrs. Harold Bell and Mrs, Hubert Heywood; readings by Mrs. Ernie Foster and Delmar Skinner. Ernie Cowdry was the chairman for the evening. Games were played and the ladies served a most delicious lunch. Mr. Harold Bell closed the evening with selec­ tions on the violin. PLAY WELL PRESENTED A large crowd attended the play sponsored by the Exeter Women’s Institute and presented in the Town Hall on Monday evening. The play- entitled; “For Pete's Sake’’ was very ably given by the Young People of Zion, each member of the cast taking their part exceptionally well. The humorous parts throughout this play caused much laughter and en­ joyment. Between acts, Marie and Earl Heywood sang several selec­ tions with guitar accompaniment. Barbara Harness also assisted with two vocal numbers accompanied on the pjano by Mrs. Gouldin^. Before singing the National Anthem, Mrs. Kyle, president of the Women’s Institute, spoke briefly thanking ■all who were present and those tak­ ing *part in the evening's perform­ ance. The proceeds amounted over $43.00. • DIED AT AGE OF 94 Passing away at a ripe old Mrs. Jason Bedford, of town, died in Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, May 16th, in her 95th, year. Mrs. Bedford had been a re­ markably smart woman for her ad­ vanced years and was taken ill only about six weeks ago. She had been in hospital only a few days. The deceased was born in Hastings Coun­ ty, her maiden name being Annie Ross. In 1862 she was married to Jason Bedford, who predecessed her in 1923, three years after moving to Exeter from Brighton. Of a fam­ ily of ten children four survive; Capt. Jason Bedford, who has been caring for his mother for the past six years; Herbert, of London; Se­ cord, of Detroit and Mrs. Hiram Ross, of St. Petersburg, Fla. She is also survived hy one sister, Mrs. Wardell, of Kincardine; 16 grand­ children and 18 great grandchildren. The funeral was held from E. R. Hopper’s funeral parlors on Satur­ day last conducted by Rev. Duncan McTavish, of London, assisted by Rev. A. Page. Miss Pearl Wood sang a solo accompanied by Miss Catharine Armstrong on the violin. The bearers were six great grand sons, Dalton, Eldon, Laverne and Raymond Heywood, Irvine Arm­ strong and Gordon Tapp, of London. Among those who attended the fu­ neral from a distance were Mr. Her­ bert Bedford, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Tapi) and Berneice, Mrs. Ellen Bed­ ford and Mrs. Hopkins, of London; Mr. Secord Bedford apd Mr. and •Mrs. George Bedford and daughter, of Detroit; four nephews, George, Vincent and Fred Wardell and Fred Buckingham, of Kincardine. Inter­ ment took place in the Exeter ceme-» tery. ■x age LOCAL NEWS Wednesday half-holidays will be­ gin next week. Mrs. Robertson and two sons Bob and Jack are visiting in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Adolph. Mrs. E. T. Edworthy and Elaine, who spent last week with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Hillary Horton, returned to Tillsonburg on Sunday with Mr. Edworthy, who spent Sun­ day in Exeter. Recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johnston were Mrs. Herbert Alton, of West Wawanosh and her son, Harvey and Mrs. D. K. Alton, of Ashfield; also Mrs. I. Jar- rott, of Kippen and her daughter, Miss M. Jarrott, of Toronto. Mr. Francis Hill visited in town for a few days last week, returning to Toronto on Friday evening, ac­ companied by his mother, Mrs. L. Aldsworth, who has been recover­ ing from her recent illness at the home of Mr. John Chambers. Good Crowd at Band Concert There was a good attendance at the band concert in Leavitt’s Theatre Sunday evening and the musical program provided was much enjoyed, the various numbers well received. A piano instrumental and encore was played by Grant Mills, of Woodham. A quartette was sung by Harold and Gerald Skinner, A. E. Wuerth and Albin Fawcett with Stan. Smith as accompanist. LEAVITT’S THEATRE Phone 135 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY Big 4 Unit Show to SMITH — VINCENT A quiet wedding took place the Evangelical parsonage, Dash­ wood, last Sunday evening at nine o’clock when' Miss Viola Marie Vin­ cent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nor­ man Vincent, of Dashwood, and Wal­ ter George Smith, employee at the Haig Farm, near Grand Bend, were united in holy wedlock by Rev- H. E. Roppel. Mr. Smith, formerly of Saskatoon, came east three years ago on completion of a five year graduate course in agriculture at the Saskatchewan University. He then took employment on the Haig farm near Grand Bend. The happy couple will reside at the Haig Farm where the groom will continue in his present employment as agricul­ turist and mechanic. at Bowlirtg1 Season To Open The local bowling green is in ex­ cellent condition and the bowling season will open in Exeter on Fri­ day, May 24th. • Bowling in the af­ ternoon commencing at two o’clock>. A jitney.will be held in the evening. All former ones bowlers and any will be welcome. new Another* landmark in Exeter has disappeared. The frame building at the rear of the Chainway Store built by the late Richard 'Pickard and for many years used as a store­ house lias been torn down during the past week. It Was purchased by Mr. L. Day and is being moved to his farm property oh the east side of town to bo rebuilt as a barn. Underwent Operation Mrs. W. T. Quinn, of Usborne, underwent an operation in St. Jo­ seph's Hospital, London, on Monday. She is getting along as well a£ can be expected. Her many friends hope for a speedy recovery. THE LATE D. MAWHINNEY A life-long resident of this com­ munity passed away in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Wednesday of last week in the person of Mr. David Mawhinney in his 77th year. The deceased had been ailing for about three weeks and was in hos­ pital for eight days. Born at Mt. Brydges, as an infant he came with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. George Mawhinney, to Stephen Tp. Fifty years ago he was married to Charlotte J. Chambers, who prede­ ceased him ten years following their marriage. About twenty-five years ago Mr. Mawhinney came to Exeter to reside and for a number of years he was engaged in carpenter work. He is survived his his two sisters. Mrs. James Lawson and Mrs. Wil­ liam Martyn, of Exeter and by three brothers, George, of Crediton; Wil­ liam ship, held Mrs. R. C. Copeland. Dr. Wm. Lawson, Listowel; Win. and Russel Schroeder, Chester and James Mawhinney, and Thomas Yearley.'3 of Stephen. Th© floral offerings consisted of sprays from the Order of the Eastern Star, the Main Street United church and Mr, and Mrs. John Campbell. Among those who were present at the fu­ neral from a distance- were, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown and babe, Mrs. Wm. McDougall. Mr. Robert* Mer­ cer and Mrs, Gille^n, of London. “British Intelligence” Starring BORIS KARLOFF and MARGARET LINDSAY "FLYING DEUCES” with LAUREL and HARDY NEWSREEL COMEDY » * * MONDAY AND TUESDAY ONLY 3 Unit Show and Thomas of Stephen town- The funeral' on Saturday was form the home of Ills sister, Lawson, conducted by Rev. The bearers were Listowel; “U-BOAT 29” with AN ALL STAR CAST , “Ambush” starring LLOYD NOLAN and STOOGE COMEDY WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, 2 Days Only MAY 29th and 30th Goderich Withdraws From Iiengue The Goderich Intermediate base­ ball team have withdrawn from the Huron-Perth league and the game scheduled for Exeter oil the morn­ ing of May 2.4th has been cancelled. Fractured Bone. In Ankle ■ Miss Alice Handford is confined I to her home with one foot in a cast. On Tuesday evening Of last week while out in the garden she stepped on something and twisted her foot with the result that a small bone in the ankle was broken. Reserved Seats Now on Sale at i Robertson’s Drugstore i Afternoon prices 75c.; Show at 1:45 I Evening Prices $1.00; Show at 8;OO Patrons must be in their seats on Time Some men use twelve words to explain a four idea. cylinder cylinder COMING:— “Pinftdchid0 “Grapes of Wrath” “The Rains Came” “Irene** “The Primrose Path” “Swanee River” “Road to Singapore”