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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-09-12, Page 11 <•’X t ESTzlBLISHEJ) 1873 4 i f 1 t I ■i f i u I*& I* a* EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 12th, 1940 Complete Showing of Fall Merchandise for Exeter Fall Fair Days a New Cloths Reasonable Prices I THE Sixty-Seventh Year LATE HENRY WELSH Harry Welsh one of Exeter’s residents, passed away at the of his nephew, William E. BOWLING NOTES FELL ON STEPS SKINNER—JOHNS 1< Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Fall and Winter Coats New Styles We have a very fine range of Coats for the coining season. More than ever we would ad vise early buying as good cloths will be scarce later on. We have coats to suit any type of figure, Small, Extra Large, Half Sizes, Short Stout Models, Etc. trimmed in luxurious furs such as Sable, Fox, Wolf, Muskrat, Genet, Persian Lamb, Etc., all chamois interlined. WE HAVE SEVERAL COATS IN CHILDREN’S, LADIES’ AND MISSES’ CARRIED OVER FROM LAST SEASON AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. LADIES’ & MISSES’ SKIRTS R$2.95r on sale at $2.19 each Ladies’ and Misses’ Cloth Skirts—Good range of colors and materials—Sizes 14 to 20—Excellent for school wear etc. Regular price $2.95 on sale at $2.19 each Supersilk Hosiery at Old Price $1.00 a pair We are selling all lines of Supersilk Hosiery, pure silk crepe, chiffon and service weight, popular shades, the regular $1.15 li nes at $1.00 a pair Ladies’ & Misses’ Knitted Suits Clearing at Greatly Reduced Prices UillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllillllllllllillllllllllllllHIlIIIIIIIIliniliinii Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Zinc Rings The Heavy Kind per doz. 23 c Quick Quaker Oats Large Package ....... Niblets Com O *.* c 9tp Fresh Corn, off the Cob ......“ wvv Quakei* Corn Flakes Try These ................. Phone 32 each 21c . 2 pkgs. 15c Oxydol Large Package ............ Canadian Lobster New Pack, Beaver Brand ..each 21c V^lb. tins 27c Canned Blueberries *.• | n Golden Diamond Brand .....P“1 Kill 1UC per pkg. 25cSwansdown Cake Flour New Package, New Price I Your Superior Store Now is the Time to Start Your Pullets on a Good Concentrate IF YOU WANT EGGS WHEN THE PRICE IS HIGH SEE US AND START THEM OFF RIGHT Many Mashes both Commercial and Home Mixed run large ly to grain, usually ground Barley and iOats. This is because of present low prices on these grains. Grain is 'a fattener, not an egg producer. Ask us about (Lay JChow and use with your own grain. 40 per cent. Hen Concentrate $3.45_______Pig Starter $2.25 We still have a few new stoves at the old price. Trade in Your Old Stove for a New One and Save on Fuel___ THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL, Lunch Kit and Vacuum Bottle 98c Hominy $1.60 Salt 50c IF YOU HAVE NOT CHECKED YOUR FURNACE PIPES CALL US Traquair’s Hardware Dealers in Beach, Findlay and McClary Stoves, Ranges and New Idea Furnaces; 'Purina, Pioneer and Dr. Roe’s (Feeds, Royal Purple Concentrates Phone Your Orders to 27, Exeter Remember the Exeter Fair dates September 18tli and 19 th. The Frolic, sponsored by the Cen tralia Red Cross, unit advertised to be held at Spruce Grove Tuseday evening had to be postponed owing to the wet weather. “C” squadron of the First Hus sars of the non-permanent active militia which has been training in Exeter two nights a week on Friday evening last received their new -uni forms/ The squadron has been in charge of Capt. C. R. Daly assisted by Lieut. M. C. Milliken and Lieut. S. Rennie, of Hensall. On Monday ■ next the regiment will go into train ing Cor two weeks in London. EAVITT’S THEATRE XETER k ' Phone 135 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 3-Unit Show The Housekeeper’s Daughter with JOAN BENNETT AND ADOLPHE MENJOU Red River Range Starring JOHN WAYNE and the THREE MESQUITEERS Special News Reel THE LANDING OF THE 2nd DIV. CANADIAN TROOPS IN ENGLAND, SHOWING ONE OF OUR HOME TOWN BOYS —CHESTER CORNISH SEE YOUR RELATIVES AND FRIENDS IN THIS NEWS REEL MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY Miss Grace Simpson, of Moores ville, who has been in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, for several weeks returned home on Sunday. Her leg is still in a cast. Miss Simpson while helping to draw in grain had her foot caught in a hay fork rope and received a compound fracture to the left leg. Everything Happens at Night with SONJA HENIE and RAY MILLAND Attend Wedding Mr. George Ford, Exeter North, who has been seriously ill is im proving nicely and he celebrated 84th birthday on Saturday, ceived some lovely presents occasion. Amongst them radio from his grandson, I Sanders, of London. his re- the a He for was George Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ward were at Seaforth Wednesday of last week attending the wedding of Miss Leona May Box, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L, ~ Graham Stevenson Vance, land John Mary maid Hawkins, of Seaforth, maid. The groomsman ard Box, brother of the bride, and Mrs. Ward are great uncle and great aunt of the groom, Lake, son A. Vance, Weicker, of honor of of of and Mr. older home Welsh, on Sunday, Sept. Sth, in his 77th year, Mr. Welsh had been in failing health for several years and had been confined to his bed only ten days before his death. The de ceased was born in Merton, Devon shire, England, and came to this country at the age of fourteen and settled in Exeter. He later moved to Hensall and worked with his brother William in the lumber busi ness. About thirty years ago he moved back to Exeter and was em ployed with the Ross-Taylor Co., fox’ a number of years, retiring twelve years ago. His wife, Ada Shortt, predeceased him two years. He is survived by his two sisters, Mrs. Mary Brock and Mrs. Sarah New combe. Deceased was a member of James St. United church and the funeral Tuesday was conducted by Rev. Mr. Page. The pallbearers were six nephews, Thomas Welsh. Ed. Howald, Don Lewis, Chas. Mac- Kenzie, Charles Welsh and Newcombe. Interment took in the Exeter cemetery. Messrs. W. H. Pollen and M. Telfer, who took in the Globe Mail Scotch Doubles in week won three fourth in Twelve John place DEATH OF MRS. JEWELL The death took place in Victoria Hospital, London, Tuesday, of an esteemed resident of Exeter in the person of Mrs. James Jewell, who passed away in her 7 6th year. Mrs. Jewell had been ill in hospital for the past three' weeks gradually growing weaker until death relieved hei’ of her sufferings. A native of Portsmouth, Eng., her maiden name was Mary Ann Arnsby. At the age of 2 6 she came to Canada coming direct to Exeter and a few days fol lowing her arrival she was united in marriage to her now bereaved husband, the ceremony taking place in the Trivitt Memorial church. Af terwards she united with the James St. Methodist church, now United, and at one time was active in the women’s organizations. She was devoted to her home and her family and her neighbours found in her a true and helpful friend. Living in Exeter during the summers Mr. and Mrs. Jewell spent the winters with their two daughters, Mrs. Wm. E. Bradt, of London, and Mrs. W. J. McAlister, of Mt. Brydges. Five grandchildren also survive. James, William and Mary McAlister and Robert and Jos. Bradt. One sister, Mrs. Jas. Ford and one brother, reside in Eng- resting at the R. Hoppei’ and held Thursday be conducted by interment being in Capt. Robt. Arnsbv land. The body funeral chapel of the funeral will at 2.30 p.m. to Rev. A. Page, the Exeter cemetery. is E. be EXETER FAIR SEPT. 18 and 19 Officers and directors of the Ex eter Fair Board have been busy in rounding out the details for the holding of a successful fair in Ex>i eter on September 18th and 19th. As London Fair has been called off this year and a number of fairs in the surrounding community have also been dropped for this season there is every prospect that the Exeter Fair should be well patron ized. The prize list has been re vised and new classes added. The Exeter Branch of the Red Cross will have a splendid showing of work being accomplished by the various units in the way of knitted articles, hospital supplies and cloth ing for refugee children. Judging from past exhibits by the Red Cross this exhibit should be quite inter esting and instructive. In to the above exhibit prizes ing awarded for various made for the Red Cross. Colliding is giving a special prize of $2.00 for Red Cross quilt made from flannelette and the Society is giving a similar prize for Red Cross quilt made from cotton. addition are be- auticles W. R. MASONIC ORDER HEAR CENTRALIA OLD BOY Lebanon Forest Lodge, A.F.& A.M. No. 133, met Monday evening following the summer vacation. W. M. Bro. C. Tanton was in the chair and he and his officers exemplified the work of the second degree. Rev. A. E. Duplan, of Pt. Huron, a Cen tralia Old Boy, was present and gave a very interesting address bn the temple of Jerusalem. Mr. Du plan is a forceful speaker and his address was very instruotive. A number of the brethren from Tlder- tor lodge were present. Refresh ments were served at the close. PATRIOTIC RALLY IS HELD IN SEAFORTH ( ( f Box, to Mr. or Kirk- Mr. and Mrs. Listowel. Miss Tavistock, *<was Miss Labelle was brides- was Rich- Mr. Members of the Exeter-Hensall branch of the Canadian Legion to gether with the. Exeter band and a number of on Sunday Veterans’ Service in otic Rally 3,000 persons were present for the occasion. Com. R. E. Pooley, of Winchelsea, Canadian Legion Zone representative, was chairman, citizens were at Seaforth afternoon attending the Parade and Drumhead connection with a Patri- at Victoria Park. Over The auction sale of the household effects of Mrs. Win. H. Penhale is being held this Thursday afternoon. W. and lastToronto and lost the by one shot. the Granton the Exeter of last week games the last end members of Bowling Club visited Club on Friday evening and mixing with the local players enjoyed a friendly evening on the Exeter green, The evening was ideal for bowling and ten rinks partici pated Following, the games refresh ments were served by the ladies, vote of thanks was eter Club and an given for a return nets were: Mrs. J. Appleton, Bordon Sanders and Ulric Snell with 3 wins plus 17; Mrs. B. Tuckey, Wm. Rivers, Gordon May with 2 Helen Dignan, Mrs. Smith and J. Barthel On Monday evening about twenty- five members paid a return Club.Near the game rain fell for the evening. in a jolly mood and a fine time was enjoyed while play was in progress. This was continued during the social hour spent in the refreshments were Granton ladies. A was tendered the Brizes were awarded as follows: Mrs. Ulric Snell, 2 wins plus 16; H. C. Rivers 2 wins plus 15; Bert Rivers, Mrs. Sweitzer, N. Gunning, 2 wins plus 8; Mrs. Howey and Wm. Rivers 2 wins On Sunday evening last while coming out from the service in the James St. United church, Mrs. Jas. Anthony had the misfortune to fall on the main steps and in falling strike her head. She suffered from a slight concussion and has since been confined to her bed. Hex* many friends will hope for her speedy recovery. CANCEL FIELD MEET A quiet wedding was solemnised at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Johns, of Elimville, on Wed nesday, September 4th, when their daughter Gladys Earlene was united in marriage to Lawrence Delmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melville Skin- mer, of Elimville. The ceremony was performed at 1.30 by Mair. Gladiolus made background for the bridal stood under an arch of white streamers and a large white bell. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father wore a white floor length gown of French Di Marquise sheer with sweetheart over Rev, Win. a lovely party wl o pink and A tendered the Ex invitation was visit. The win- M. Southeott, G. C. Tanton and wins plus 16; Howey, W. J. 2 wins plus 11. of the Exeter Club visit to the Granton finish of the second and stopped the play The players were clubhouse when served by the vote of thanks Granton Club: plus 7; W. E. Sanders 2 wins. teachers and studentsSeveral from Exeter high school motored co Seaforth Tuesday aftei’ school and met with representatives from the secondary schools of the county to discuss the annual field day sports. Owing to the present as a number of the have been assisting vest it was decided field meet for the county this year. Local meets will be decided later. conditions and H. S. students with the har- not to hold a CLARKE—MARTIN autumn wedding was Kippen, Saturday, Sep- DIED IN LONDON death took place in London F tne . G. The on Thursday of last week of a form er resident of Exeter in the person of Joseph A. Wambold in his 76th year. Mr. Wambold spent a nuxn- bei of years in Exetei’ where he con ducted a grocery business in building now occupied by Wright & Co. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Emma Wambold, one son, George, of Kitchener, and two daughters, Mrs. E. N. Flynn, of Lon don, and Mrs. E. H. Close, of Sea forth. The funeral was held from the George E. Logan and Sons fun eral chapel in London on Saturday, interment in Mt. Pleasant cemetery. THE NINTH ANNUAL FRAYNE PICNIC The ninth annual Frayne reunion was held at the Exeter Arena on Labor Day with an attendance of about 16 0. Ideal weather added much to the enjoyment of the day. Following a sumptuous dinner which was served in the Arena a splendid program was enjoyed by all, with Geo. Westcott, the presi dent, extending a welcome to rela tives and guests from Forest, Wat ford, Woodham, Windsor, Toronto, Brantford,, Thedford, Centralia, Staffa, Hensall, Ravenwood, Detroit Cromarty, Winchelsea, Granton, El imville, Seaforth, Sarnia, Cainsville. Following the program the officers for the coming year were elected; Pres., Mr. Jas. Meikle; Vice-Pres., Mr. Carl Larbass; Sec’y, Mr. Cumming; Treas., Mrs. Carl bass. The rest of the afternoon spent in sports resulting as follows Girls under 6, Doris Frayne, Wil ma Shaffer; boys under 6, John Pym, Robert Anderson”; girls 9 to 12, Dolores Rodda, Joyce Frayne: boys 9 to 12, Cecil Frayne, Bobby Knight; boys 13 to 15, Lloyd Fray ne. Ralph Frayne; young ladies, I. Moody. Dorothy Moody; young men Stanley Frayne, Donald Frayne; married ladies, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. ,S. Herdman; married men, Harry Mutch, Claire Taylor; kicking the slipper, ladies, Dorothy Moody, Mrs Serconxbe: kicking the slipper, men Kenneth Frayne, walkin. Moody, Mrs. G. the rope, men, Mr. thur Frayne; Dorothy Moody, Bailey: Arthur There the eldest lady. Mrs, and the eldest Andrew: tied couple. Mr. Frayne and to the youngest baby, Ffelen Frayne. It was left with the officers for the coming year to dec- wliere they would hold the pic- next year. A lovely solemnized at St. Andrew’s United parsonage, tember 7 th, at 11 a.m., when Rev, E. F. Chandlei’ united in marriage Gertrude Jane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Martin, of Kip pen, to William Raymond Clarke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Clark, of Woodham. The bride was charm ing in a floor-length gown of blue sheer crepe with tucked bolero jack et, finger tip veil and she carried a colonial bouquet of asters and roses. She was attended by her sister Miss Loreen Martin, wearing a tioor- length gown of pink organza ovex taffeta and also carried a colonial bouquet of asters and roses. Mr. Arnold Ford, of Exeter, was grooms man. Later a reception was held at the home of the brides parents sc-me thirty-five guests being pre sent. Mrs. Martin received wearing a crepe suez gown and Mrs. Clarke assisted in black sheer, both wore corsages of rose buds. The house decorations were pink and white, while gladiolus and larkspur were used effectively. The bridal table was centred with the wedding cake while vases of roses completed the decorations. Serving were the Misses Mabel Workman and Helen Moir, of Hensall, Dorothy Miller, of Staffa, and Jessie Hodgert, of Ex eter. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke left fox* an extended wedding trip the bride travelling in a navy blue ensefnble. They will reside neai' Woodham. Their many friends will join with the I'inies-Advoeate in congratula-1 tions and best wishes. •‘tJ STEPHEN COUNCIL ide nic Fred Lar- was Clayton Frayne; g the rope, ladies, Dorothy , Mrs. G. Westcott; walking A. Frayne, Ar- driving the donkey, Ralph Frayne, J. blowing up balloons. Mrs. Frayne , Dorothy Moody, were also prizes given to pet ex’ Frayne, gentleman, Mr. Wm. to the most recent mar- couple. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan RED CROSS NOTES Friday, September 13th is packing day. Will the Units please have their work at the Library by 3:30 o’clock. The sewing for the com ing month will be given out at the Library Friday afternoon, Septem ber 13th. Units kindly get their supplies. Yarn will also be avail able to the Units. sheer with neckline and an all jacket of the same material, band of rose length white kid i carried a 1 and fern, old” her i ding ring, her sister, a toe-length gown of turquoise blue sheer with sweetheart neckline and matching jacket of honeycomb smoking. .White elbow length hand crochet gloves and white kid pumps completed the costume. Her bouquet was asters, sweet peas and fern. The groom was supported by his brother Mr. Ross Skinner. Mr. Lome El ford played Lohengrin’s wedding march. During the ceremony Mr. Russell Mills, of Woodham, cousin of the groom favoured with a violin solo “Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life.” Supper at four-thirty was served to twenty-four guests by three cousins ol the bride, Miss Dorothy Johns, Mrs. Fred Long, of Atwood and Miss Mary Johns, of Watford. The groom’s gift to the bride was a tiiple-light floor lamp; to the brides maid a silver cake plate, to the groomsman a pen and pencil set, to the pianist and violinist tie pins. Mr. ana Mrs. Skinner left mid showers oi confetti and rice on a motor trip to the Muskoka Lakes. The bride travelled in a navy blue tailored suit large sailor hat with white acces sories. On their returrf they will reside on the groom’s farm south of Elimville. Their many friends will join with the Times-Advocate in best wishes for their future happi ness. tucked Hair- elbow- and white * gloves worn and she shaggy mums as “something wed- buds, hand-crochet shoes were bouquet of She wore great-grandmother’s The bride attended by Miss Hazel, who chose MILLER—EARL A pretty wedding was solemnized in the Woodham United parsonage by Rev. A. Laing, when Edith Lil lian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Earl, of Zion, became the bride of Eierard W. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Miller, of Thames Road. The bride was lovely in a floor length gown of pink net over taf feta with jacket of embroidered net with white accessories and carried a bouquet of summer flowers. Miss Mary Earl, sister of the bride was the bridesmaid, wearing a floor length gown of delphinium blue sheer and carried an arm bouquet of asters. The groom was support ed by Howard Kerslake, of Exeter. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to 20 guests at the home of the bride, couple left on a motor trip east, the bride traveling chiffon velvet with black ies. Their many friends with the Times-Advocate in extend ing congratulations and best -wishes. The Council of the Township Stephen met in the Town Hall, Cr< it on, on Tuesday, the 3rd day of September, 1940, at 1 o’clock p.m. All members were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted on motion of Thomas Love, seconded by Schenk. Ratz-Amy: By-law No. 558 point Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, Medical Officei* of Health, been read three times be passed and signed by the Reeve and Clerk and the Seal of the Corporation attach ed thereto. Carried. Ratz-Love: By-law No. 559 to ad opt the assessment pn which the tax es shall be levied fox' the year 194 0 and to provide for the levy and col lection thereof, having been read three times be passed and signed by the Reeve and Clerk and the Seal of the Corporation attached thereto. Carried. Love-Ratz: That a grant of $25,00 be made to the Grand Bend School, i arcels will be received with delight Fair. Carried. by the troops and their moral Stif- Schenk-Amy: That the following: „Cenetl the k"°wIedSi‘ ln f-ngthle Voucher Sheet anti Orders be passed: !f°™ h!”‘‘ “* h'"”S' “re V1S ‘ bi!' Voucher Sheet No. 8, $438.68: Ex-’ J_____________ eter Times-Advocate, printing $91.- 75; Lucelle Locliner, conveyance to San., $4.00; Hydro Electric Power Corn., Hydro account $7.59; G. A. McCubbin, fees re Hodgins Award $30.00;H. K. Eilber, Clerk’s fees re Hodgins Award $7.47; Canadian Bank of Commerce, cashing road cheques 80-c; Provincial Treasurer, Insulin account $2.16; Addison Tie man, relief re Tyler $10.00; County Treasurer, hospitalization, Desjar- dine $25.35. Pfaff $3.50. Rollings, $2.60. Masnica $14.10, Ford $17.50, total $63.05; Cora Gaiser, milk Jackson $6.51: Anna Gill, rent Jackson $3.00; City of London, lief re White $1.50; gas and fuel oil foi- grader used at Pt. Albert 28.75; M. C. Sweitzer, account as Weed Inspector $14.25; Edward Lippert, operating grader at Pt. Albert $69.50; Treasurer, Grand Bend School Fair, grant $25. Carried. The Council adjourned to meet again, at the Town Hall, Crediton, on Monday, the 7th day of October, 1940, at 1 o’clock p.m. Herbert K, Eilber, Twp, Clerk of •ed- Nelson to ap- Acting having re re re- The bridal to points in wine accessor will join WAR TIME COMMITTEE Thanks to the (generous support ot the Exeter District War Time Board by the organizations and people of the district fine gift par cels are being forwarded to all the members of the C.A.S.F. who are serving overseas. Doubtless these i Ben Chisholm, I i Mr. Peter Case has been very ill at his home but his many friends will be pleased to know that his condition is quite improved at time of writing. Dr. J. G. Dunlop will have the sympathy of many friends in the loss of his mother, Mrs. James Dun lop. of Wallaceburg. Dr. and Mrs. Dunlop attended the funeral on Saturday last. Mr. L. Day, who has been ill in the Toronto East General Hospital, last week underwent an operation and he is doing as well as can be expected. He may, however, have io undergo a further operation. His many friends will hope for his spee dy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ellsmere, and little daughter, Gwen, returned to Golden Valley last week aMer spend ing a few years in Exeter. Mrs. El lsmore's parents, Mr. and Mi's. A. E. Buswell, and Helen, motored with them to Golden Valley returning Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ellsmore made many friends while residents of Exeter and the best wishes of all for their future welfare will follow them. I