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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-07-18, Page 1t* 4 ESTABLISHED 1S73 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 18th, 1940 SUty-Seventh Year m SALE OF SUMMER DRESSES $1093.25 RAISED IN SALE OF WAR STAMPS AND CERTIFICATES SPEED BOAT STOLEN AT GRAND BEND RECOVERED AT PT. HURON REGULAR $4.50 and $3.95 VALUES ON SALE AT Two .Showings at Leavitt’s Theatre Monday Night a Summer Dressgoods on Sale IN RAYONS, POPLINS, REPPS AND CREPES AT PER YARD 29c, 35c AND 65c BATHING SUITS * - GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ON ALL BATHING SUITS Men’s Summer Worsted Trousers on Sale at $3.95 pr. Fawns, Greens, Greys, Blues REGULAR $4.50 TO $5.00 IMPORTED ENGLISH TROPICAL WORSTED TROUSERS THE RIGHT PANT FOR HOT WEATHER. ALL THE NEWEST SHADES. ALSO .OTHERS AT $2.50 TO $3.25. Men’s Cotton Wash Trousers on Sale at $1.69 pair Good selection of light colors sizes 28 to 42. Also same trousers for boys ages 10 to 16 years at $1.39. Men’s Harvesting Work Boots 30 PAIRS MEN’S PANCO SOLE FARM BOOTS, JUST THE THING FOR HARVEST WORK. SIZES 6 to 11 AT $2.00 PAIR Martha Washington Dresses We still have a large range of Martha Washington brand Summer Wash Dresses for Misses and ladies. Guaranteed fast colors. Prices $2.95 and $3.95. EXTRA SPECIAL — 1 Lot of Ladies’ and Misses’ Wash Dresses, Odd Sizes and Lines, Values up to $2.95 Each to clear in a hurry at $1.00 CREPE-DE-LAINE YARN ON SALE REQ. 30c FOR 20c, ONE OUNCE SKEIN Chiffon Hosiery at 69c a Pair Monarch Brand Chiffon Silk Hosiery, Ringless perfect Quality, New Summer Shades— A Real Value at 69c Pair. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Aylmer Tomatoes 9 1’ e 90 Choice Quality, Size 2}£s ...“ HUS Maple Leaf Salmon in Best Sockeye, lb. Tins .......Cdvil lul Superior Baking Powder oonli IQ/' Contains No Alum, 16 oz. Tins Blue Boy Coffee IL OEp An Economic Blend, Wesh Ground*"* Phone 32 Quaker Corn Flakes 9 nlr/rc 1 Wax Wrapped. Try These “ JLDC New,Ontario Cabbage 9 1 tp Extra large heads, limited quantity “ I"1 UL Oxydol Deal «]] fo- Large pkg. Oxydol, 2 cakes P&G®“ lvl Ivory Soap O pair PC 91 rLarge Size, Limited Quantity UClnCT Jones & May Your Superior Store BINGO! SATURDAY, JULY 20th at 8 o’clock p.m. Outside ’ HARVEST TIME IS HERE BUY YOUR BINDER TWINE REQUIREMENTS NOW! PLYMOUTH, GOLD MEDAL AND RED TOP THE STANDARD OF QUALITY ROE FEEDS Binder Whips Salt in Blocks Salt in Bags Binder Staples Plain or Iodized Fine or Coarse PURINA CHOWS PIONEER FEEDS Next to Legion Rooms All Good Prizes LAWN SOCIAL FLY SPRAY — CATTLE SPRAY (Bring In Your Can) A Good Used Hand Washer in Al Shape. A Real Buy. Several Good Used Oil Stoves at Various Prices SEE OUR DISPLAY Perfection Oil Stoves — Coleman Gasoline Stoves — Electric Stoves — Monarch Oil Stoves — Combination Coal and Electric Stoves Now is the time to have that furnace repaired or new one installed. Prices are advancing and Winter not so very far away. Come and attend the Pie and Ice Cream Social on the THAMES ROAD CHURCH GROUNDS Friday, July 19th at 8 p.m. The program will be put on by Harding and Guest Group, of near London under the auspices of the Hurondale W. I., in aid of the Red Cross Admission 25c and 15c Traqualr’s Hardware Tinsmithing Sign Work Plumbing “THANKS” Pte. Wilford Miller, of the R.C.E., London, spent Sunday* at the home of Mr. L. Day. Mrs. Miller re­ turned to London with him after spending the week at Grand Bend. Mr. V. Curran, inspector from the Canadian Bank of Commerce, To­ ronto and his assistant, Mr. Lofqulst made their annual inspection Of the local bfanch this week. Mrs. T, J. Kestle, of town, last week observed her 86th birthday, and was the recipient of many good wishes from hei* friends. Mrs. W. T. Quinn, of Usborne, was in Exeter Saturday evening for the first time since her recent ill­ ness. Her many friends were pleas­ ed to see that she was able to bel out. To all those persons who so gen­ erously gave time and money to as­ sist us in our motion-picture indust­ ry win-the-war campaign. The total sum realized by the theatre was $1093.25.—Management Of Theatre. Mr. W. F. Abbott has word from Taber, Alta., grandson, Mastei* Wm. Delve, who has been ill for many weeks has been operated upon for appendicitis. All will hope for his speedy recov­ ery. received that his Two showings were necessary to accommodate the large attendance at Leavitt’s Theatre Monday even­ ing for the nation-wide campaign by Canada’s motion picture industry to stimulate the sale of wai* savings stamps and certificates. The special effort put on by Mr. and Mrs. Co­ chrane in conjunction with the local War Time Board resulted in' the sale of war stamps and certificates amounting to the magnificent sum of $1,093,25. 0 The first showing was at 7.30 and before the doors were opened a goodly number had gathered in front of the theatre. The Exeter band paraded Main Street and play­ ed a number of selections in front of the theatre. Mr. Cochrane expressed his ap­ preciation of the patronage and interest manifested and called upon Thos. Pryde for a few remaks. Mr. Pryd'e, as chairman of the Wai* Time Board, spoke of the pressing needs of the hour and of the importance of the -work now being carried on. He thanked Mr. and Mrs. Cochrane for donating the theatre and the patrons for turning out so splen­ didly. Between the pictures an op­ portunity was given the patrons for the purchase of additional war stamps and many took advantage to do so. Tickets and stamps had been on sale at the theatre for sev- ’ eral nights and altogether the splen­ did sum above mentioned was rais­ ed. It was close to one o’clock in the morning before the second showing was over. The feature picture “Abe Lincoln in Illinois” is one of the best and shows the high in The speedy cabin cruiser ’Delmar’ a 22-foot craft owned by W. Klopp> Zurich, was stolen Saturday from Grand Bend harbor* and appeared to have disappeared into thin air. Two fishermen heard the engine of the speedboat started but paid little heed. They did notice that the boat went at high speed directly out into the lake. When it was found that the ig­ nition wires on the only two other boats in the harbor that could have chased her successfuly had been “pulled”, it became evident that the thieves had insured their getaway. Police cannot connect the dash from the harbor in the boat with any crime in the neighborhood and there does not seem to be anyone missing from the? lake resort. It is suspected that some residents from across the border who have been staying in Canada were afraid of difficulties in recrossing to the United States because of the new passport regulations and may have grabbed the boat to make a dash across the lake. At the time of the sailing the lake was rough but it is estimated the speedboat would make the 35-mile trip to the American side of Lake Huron without difficulty. The “Delmar” was recovered Pt. Huron according to advice ceived by Provincial Constable J. Whiting, of Sarnia, Monday ternoon. The United States Immi­ gration Service is conducting an in­ vestigation into the matter. at re- R. af- THE LATE S. J. HOGARTH standard of picture being shown Exeter. NEPHEW OF G. J. DOW IS KILLED IN ACTION of aged Pilot Officer Du’ncan Hewitt, St. John, New Brunswick, twenty, was killed in action, while flying with the Royal Air Force ac­ cording to a cable received from the British Air Ministry on Saturday, by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. S. R. D. Hewitt. The cable said he had downed a bomber on his first trip aloft and had accounted for ten German planes since that time, bringing his total to eleven. Pilot Officer Hewitt was born in Toronto but moved to Saint John with his parents when his father was named Superintendent of the St. John General Hospital. Dr. Hewitt saw service overseas in the Great War with the Army Medical Corps while Mrs. Hewitt (nee Edna Dow) form­ erly of Exeter, served as a nursing sister. Mr. Gilbert J. Dow, of town is an uncle. Two aunts, Mrs. Hugh Lindsay and Miss Ethel Dow live in Woodstock and another aunt Rod Ellis, resides in Goderich. Mrs. DEATH OF WM. JOHNS The death took place in Exeter on Tuesday of Mr. William Johns in his 74th year following a heart attack while working in his field Thursday, July 14th. Mr. Johns was born in England and as a lad came to Canada with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johns, who settled" on a farm in Usborne Township, south of Winchelsea. He was united in marriage with ,Honnor Jean Horne who predeceased him in April 193 4. Most of their life was spent in Usborne; a few having been spent on the 10th concession of Blanshard. For the past twelve years Mr. Johns had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Roy Web­ ber, and was a familiar figure on our streets and highly respected. Besides his daughter - he is survived by one son Clarence, of Usborne. He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Delve, and Mrs. Robt. Sanders, of town; Mrs. Wm. Brooks, of Usborne also two brothers, Ned, of Usborne and John and seven grandchildren. Mr. Johns was a member of the United church and the funeral Thursday af­ ternoon at two p.m. will be conduct­ ed by Rev, Mr. Penrose with inter­ ment in Zion cemetery. ENGAGE NEW TEACHER At a special meeting of the Board of Education Monday evening the application of Mr. w. R. Shaw, B.A., of Hawkstone, near Orillia, was ac­ cepted to fill the vacancy on the High School staff caused by the resigna­ tion of Mr. Rodway who goes to Fergus. Mr. Shaw has been teach­ ing for two years, first at campbell- ford and for the, for the past six months at St. Marys. The salary is $1460.00*. In a telephone conversa­ tion the same evening Mr, Shaw ac­ cepted the appointment. DIEP IN SEAFORTH r| Word was received in Exeter on Wednesday morning of the death of Mrs. Susan Johnston, a former resi­ dent, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Russell Dorrance, of Seaforth, ,in her 72nd year, The funeral will be held to the Exeter cemetery Friday afternoon. INTERRED AT STAFF A Mrs, Richard Sillery passed away on Sunday at her home two and a half miles west of Staffa. Deceas­ ed had been ill for some time. Her maiden name was Minnie Mullen. Besides her husband she is survived by four daughters. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon to the Staffa cemetery. SUNDAY CONCERT On Sunday evening next beginning at 9 p.m. Mr. Eric McIlroy, of the Casino, Grand Bend, and Willis Tipping and his orchestra, will pro­ vide a musical program, the entire proceeds from which will b'e donat­ ed to the Exeter War Timo Board. Community singing will be led by Mr. Ray O’Neil, of Parkhill, a mem­ ber of the orchestra. ACCIDENTS Garfield Brown, o-f the Thames Road, suffered a nasty accident on Wednesday morning when he was thrown from a hay tedder while loading hay in the field, He lit on the side of his face on the ground and tore the flesh about the eye. Dr. Fletcher dressed the wound. RED CROSS NOTES The following list of articles were received at the Red Cross shipping room on Friday, July 12; 276 prs. socks, 19 sweaters, 6 scarves, 1 pr. mitts, 2 prs. wristlets, 23 hospital gowns, 9 abdominal binders, 26 slings, 32 prs. pyjamas, 10 pillow cases, 2 water bottle covers, 52 wash cloths, 24 guilts, 128 articles of re­ fugee clothing, a quantity of carpet rags. The Exeter Units of the Red Cross branch intend holding a garden par­ ty on Tuesday, July 30th in Victoria Park. The Treasurer, Mr. Moffatt ack­ nowledges the following receipts: Zion Unit, play $40.00; cards, var­ ious units $16.85; Main St. Unit $18.87; Grand Bend Unit $14.25; Dashwood Evan. Sunday School $3.65. The total to date amounts to over $5,000,00. English Children Visitors Because the British Government has found it impossible at present to supply large numbers of warships to convoy other ships containing children across the ocean to Canada and the United States, is no reason why there should be any slackening in the preparation to receive them. It is still necessary to secure as many homes as possible. Some day they will come in all probability by the thousands and we will not know they are on the way until they land. Register with the committee at your earliest convenience if you can take one or two children. BOWLING NOTES Jimmie, the three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs, Archie Etherington, of Usborne, had the ring finger of his right hand amputated in a mow­ ing machine on Thursday of last week. The little lad was playing around while the hired man was changing the knives on the mower and- in some manner he got his hand into the machine and the finger was amputated near the second joint. It Was dressed by Dr. Fletcher, 90th BIRTHDAY Margaret July 20, birthday. dau- One of Exeter’s oldest citizens died at his home Sunday, July 14th, 1940, in his 84th year following a prolonged illness in the person of Stephen Joshua Hogarth. Deceased was the sou of the late Septimus Ho­ garth who came from England to Canada in 1835 and of Jane Coleman who also came to Canada in 1834. In December 1849 they were mar­ ried and settled xm a farm on the ’ second concession of Stephen Town­ ship now occupied by Mr. Fred H. Hogarth. This farm was solid bush and it was necessary to clear the space before erecting a log cabin. Fifty-six years ago Mr. Hogarth was united in marriage with Almira Whiteford. Besides his beloved wife he leaves to mourn his loss two ghters, Mrs. E. Carter and Mrs. Rus­ sell Balkwill; and two sons, E. Clif­ ford and L. Victor Hogarth, sons, Clinton .Stephen and John Gor­ don, were killed in action during the Great War. Deceased is also surviv- by one sister Elizabeth Jane, of town; and two brothers, Frederick H., of Stephen, and J. Coleman, of Purvis, Man. The latter will be 85 years old • next Saturday. Seven weeks ago he was predeceased by his brother E. Septimus Hogarth, of Hamilton; in 1926 by J. Wilson and in 1929 by Emma A. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. from R. N. Rowe’s funeral parlour with Rev. A. Page officiating. Many beau­ tiful floral tributes were received. Interment took place in the Exeter cemetery. The bearers were Messrs. W. D. Sanders, W. G. Medd, Archie Ryckman, George Lawson, B. W. F. Beavers and Richard Welsh. Among those from a distance who were pres­ ent for the funeral were Miss Ruth Hogarth, of Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Fiddy, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Pearce and Douglas, Brant­ ford; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Baker, Mrs. M. J. Maitlands, of London; Mrs. Annie Neil, Lucan; Mrs. H. Neil, Mrs. W. Darling and Mrs. O. Darling, of Clandeboye. Two TWIN COLTS An unusual event occurred re­ cently when a mare owned by Mr. Garfield Steeper, Stephen Township, near Corbett, foaled twin, colts, both of which are thriving and give every indication that they will de- J velop into maturity. Although cases ’ have previously been reported of! twins colts being foaled, it is seldom that the two offsprings survive the first few hours of existence. The twins have attracted much atten­ tion in the district, and dozens of cars have stopped at the Steeper home to view the pair of frisking babies. Haying Operations are Almost Completed Farmers in this district are well on with their haying opera­ tions and with Ideal weather pre­ vailing for the greater part of the past two weeks they have been able to place the crops In the barns In excellent condition. The crop has proved an exceptionally good one. Trebles Tourney Irish Trebles tournament forAn men will be held on the local greens Monday evening next. All members of the Exeter club who wish to participate are asked to leave their names with the secretary, G. May, by Friday evening when the draw will be made for rinks. Congratulations to Mrs. Christie who on Saturday, will observe her ninetieth Mrs. Christie is one of the oldest resi- ents of Exeter. She was born in England, a daughter of the late Wm. Carling, and spent he:* first birthday on. a sailing vessel enroute for Can­ ada. The Carling is a family name associated with the early history of Exeter and Mrs. Christie has seen many changes since her girlhood days spent in this community. Her only sister, Mrs. Lammie, is a resi­ dent of Detroit. On Saturday after­ noon, weather permitting, her dau­ ghter, Mrs. Rogers, will be “At Home” on the lawn to Mrs. Christie’s many friends. Mr. and Mfs. Thos. Rogers and Miss Margaret Rogers, of Toronto, will be present for the oc­ casion. Bert Rivers and M. W. Tel- They had. their fourth to break the Mitchell on FORMER RESIDENT DIES The death took place in Kitchener at the home of hei* daughter, Mrs. Daniel Koehler on Thursday, July 11th, of a former resident of Exeter in the person of Mrs. Diana Wit- wer, widow of the late Fred Witwer, who for a number of years were resi­ dents of Exetei* North. Mrs. Wit­ wer had been ailing for some time and "was seriously ill for five weeks. She was eighty years of age. Mr. Witwer* predeceased her by seven­ teen years. The deceased was born in Dashwood on March 17th, 1860. She is survived by two daughters and one son, Mrs. Koehler, of Kit­ chener; Mrs. Wm. Gearing, of To­ ronto, and Pte. Ronald Witwer, of Petawawa. She is also survived by thi’ee brothers, David Ruby, of Cav­ alier, North Dakota; Henry Ruby and William Ruby in Saskatchewan, and four grandchildren. Interment took place in the Exeter cemetery. Four pairs of bowlers are attend­ ing the Scotch Doubles tournament at Seaforth today (Wednesday.) Eight* rinks participated in the weekly bowling jitney on the local greens on Friday evening last. The rink skipped by R. N. Creech won first, prize with two wins plus 17; M. W. Telfer’s rink second with 2 plus 16; and H. C. River’s rink third with 2 plus 9. Three rinks of bowlers took part in the Scotch Doubles tournament at Ailsa Craig Wednesday of last week, fer won second prize, three wins and lost game in an extra end tie. Two rinks were at Monday evening. G. Appleton, Bert Rivers, H. JD. Rivers and T. R. El­ liott carried off second prize. They were tied for first place and lost out in two extra ends. Two rinks of bowlers took in the Scotch Doubles Tournament at Wing­ ham Wednesday afternoon of last week. Gord Appleton and T. H. Elliott won first prize with four wins plus eighteen and were award­ ed wicker chairs. J. M. Southcott and W. E. Sanders had one win. Mrs. Appleton accompanied the bowlers to Wingham and spent the afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. W. Kress. Mr. and Mrs. Kress enter­ tained the bowlers to a lunch follow­ ing the evening game. About That Letter B There has been considerable com­ ment in some of the papers that the letter “B” has been appearing on the leaves of the growing this is taken as a token stands for Britain and victory in the present war. tioned this fact to several farmers and was informed that practically every oat leaf contains what ap­ pears to be the letter “B” and that appears every season. oats and that “B” signifies We men- it NEWCOMBE—-SILLIFANT The marriage of Myrtle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Sillifant, Strat­ ford and Mr. William John New­ combe, of Kingston, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Newcombe, o& Stratford, and grandson of Mrs. Newcombe, of Exeter, was quietly solemnized at the parsonage of Central United Church, Stratford, on Sunday morn­ ing at ten o’clock. Rev. David Wren officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Newcombe left in the afternoon for Kingston where they will reside. Save Your Old Papers The War Time Boat'd are advis­ ing the saving of all old papers and magazines a collection Of which will be made following the holidays. Papers and magazines should be tied up separately. More Money Lost—Found Last week we made mention of roll of bills containing $350.00a that had been lost in Exeter and returned to its owner, a gentleman from London who had stopped over in Exeter for lunch. Money seemed to have been floating town that day for on ening at the close of the Trivitt Memorial Jean,and Mrs. freely around the same ev- the frolic on church lawn, daughter of Mr. Archie Davis, picked up a pocket* book that contained fifty dollars In bills and turned it over to list mother. A young lady, of town, greatly perturbed at het* loss, re* turned to the scene and was delight­ ed to have her purse returned. Mr. J. A. Christie, of Halifax, •S., who spent a part of his vacation with his ’parents, Mr. and Mrs. 0. W. Christie here left for Nova Scotia again on Thursday last.