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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-09-26, Page 4THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATETHURSDAY, SEPT. 2Gth, 1010 DEATHS CASE ---Iq Exeter, at the home of his sister. Mrs. MvTaggart, Wed­ nesday, September 19 th, 1940, Peter Case, in his 79th year. REEDER—In Exeter, on Thursday, September 19tili, 1940, Francis Reeder, in his 67tli year. The Exeter Lions Club will hold their Third Frolic in the EXETER ARENA Thursday & Friday, Oct. 3 & 4 ^-v~- • »«»Local Military Units will Parade Thursday Night... REAL ENTERTAINMENT BY THE JOHNSTON SISTERS The Johnston Sisters are to Appear on the Gene Autry Program over C.B.S., New York LEN BURT, Piano Accordianist, A REAL ENTERTAINER JITNEY DANCING—Music By A Good Orchestra BINGO AND OTHER ATTRACTIONS GIVEN AWAY FREE Each Night a Draw Will be Made From Coupons Given Away hy the Merchants and the Winner will Have the Choice of $50.00 Worth of Merchandise From the Store giving the Ticket or a $50.00 War Savings Certificate VALUABLE DOOR PRIZES EACH NIGHT Big Draw Friday Night $450.00 Given Away in War Savings Certificates TICKETS FOR THIS DRAW ARE 25c EACH EXETER BAND WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE PROCEEDS FOR WAR WORK Admission Thursday Night 10c;Admission Friday Night 25c J HENSALL WINS FIRST FROM SOUTHAMPTON I EXTENSION DEPARTMENT University of Western Ontario HISTORY 31 (Canadian History) begins Saturday, September 28th, at 10:45 a.m. HISTORY 40 (Modern History) begins Saturday, September 28th, at 1:00 p.m. Open to credit and non-credit students Classes meet in the High School You Have an Opportunity to make a Patriotic Investment I and also have a voice in the conduct of Huron County’s Own Airport at Sky Harbor For Further Information Enquire from any of the following Reeves: B. W. Tuckey, Exeter; P. Passmoire, Usborne; Aldnzo McCann, Stephen; G6o. Armstrong, Hay; R. E. Shaddick, Hensall; S. H. Whitmore Tuckersmith r ENGAGEMENT Mrs. Margaret Held, of wood, announces the engagement of her daughter, .Sadie Cecelia, to Mr. Murray O. Lather, son of Mrs. Myrtle Luther and the late Ernest Luther, of Crediton, the marriage to take place in October. Dash- ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced ol’ Marjorie Labelle, daughter of Mrs. Gould and the late Raymond Edward, Mrs. Samuel Jory, take place early in Dr. O. Melvin Gould to son of Mr. and the marriage O’'t oh er. to CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Passmore wish to thank the neighbors and friends for remembering Mrs. Passmore with flowers, cards, gifts, etc., and for the kindness extend­ ed since her recent accident. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Frank Reeder and family wish to thank the frb nds and neigh­ bors for the kindness and sympathy extended during their recent be­ reavement and especially to Dr. Fletcher and Rev. J. Falconforidge also for the floral offerings loan of cars. and CARD OF THANKS 'The family of the late Mrs. Peter Whitlock gratefully acknowledge the many kindnesses shown to their mother during her long illness and extend their heartfelt thanks to all who remembered her letters, flowers and in other ways; also to those who sent flowers assisted at the funeral. with -cards, and CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Abner Alollard wish to thank their many friends and neighbors for the kind­ ness and sympathy extended during their recent sad bereavement, es­ pecially to Rev. Air. Beacom, the male quartette, Air. Harry Hoffman and for the floral tributes and loan of cars. The Hensall ball team, champions ‘ of rhe Huron-Perth Baseball Lea- ; gue, staged something of a sur­ prise at Southampton on Saturday, when they thumped the Southamp­ ton Indians, champions of the Bruce League, 8-1, in the opening game of their O.B.A. intermediate play­ down series. The second game of the set is being played in Hensall this Wednesday afternoon. Hensall was in the driver’s seat all the way, carter Kerslake, the right-hander from Cromarty, gave them four-hit pit-thing. Duff Brown belted out a pair of home runs and Hal Stade got three hits in four trips to the plate. Hensall scored one run in the first inning, and added three in the third, four more in the fifth, most gave vious that the Indians would be un­ tie to overcome such a lead, while Kerslake was giving steady pitching. Hensall ....... 102 040 Southampton 000 000 Batteries—For Hensall: C. Kers­ lake and D. Kerslake; for South­ ampton, Garvey add McKay. IN MEMOR1AM AIOTZ—In loving numory of a dear husband and father, Henry Motz, who passed away suddenly one year ago September 29th, 1940. Rest on, dear Dad. your labor is o’er Your willing hands will toil no more We find it hard, but God knows best He took you out from this world to rest. Ever remembered by his wife Family. and When they pushed across even the hopeful Southampton fans up. By that time, it was ob- them such 001—8 8 1 100—1 4 3 PRIZES FOR LIONS FROLIC A $250 War Savings Certificate will be the grand prize at the Lions Club Frolic in Exeter, Thursday and Fridays October 3rd and 4th; 2nd prize a $50 War Savings Certificate; 10 prizes each of a $10 War Sav­ ings Certificate and five prizes each of a $5 War Savings Certificates. Tickets for these prizes are being sold for 25c by merchants and mem­ bers of Red Cross units. The draw will be made Friday evening. In addition to the above Free Coupons are being given away by merchants throughout the district and these coupons will entitle the lucky win­ ner to $50 in merchandise from the stofe giving away the coupon or in place of the merchandise a $50 War Savings Certificate will be given. Persons holding these tickets must be present at the frolic to win the prize, night, prizes drawn A draw will be made each In addition to the above a valuable door prize will he for each night. A report School Fair ap ear next The Red is being undertaken this week, Dis­ tricts have been allotted and can­ vassers are as work. The demand for refugee supplies is most urgent and money is needed. of the Grand Bend was received and will week. Cross drive for funds ! IN MEMORIAL KEYS—In loving memory of Mrs. Th os. Keys, who passed away one year ago, October 1, 1940 Rest on, dear Mother, your labor is o’er, You willing hands will toil no more We find it hard, but God knows best He took you out from this woild to rest. Oh. how oft she i ernes before *us, Her dear face so «weet and true; Resting now in peace with Jesus, Loving hearts still long for you. Ever remembered by the Family. IN MEMORIAM BILLS—In loving memory of a dear sister (nee Olive Rader) who passed away in Detroit September 26, 193 9. Quick and quiet was the call, Her sudden death surprised us We have lost hut God has gained One of the best the world contained Ever remeunlhered by Brothers and Sisters. on all Raspberries Mr, Earl Parsons brought into the Times-Advocate on Wednesday morning a raspberry branch on which were eight large size ripe berries and more than twice as many in formation, Mr. picked two quarts of berries his patch that morning. They been mer. enjoying raspberries all Parsons from have sum- Under Arrest Edgar Durr, of West McGilliv­ ray, was placed under arrest on Sunday and taken charged with chicken arrest was made by stable Ferguson and Durr has -been in trouble previous occasion. to Goderich thieving. The County Con- Chief Norry. on a Cording to Exeter Dr. E. S. and Mrs. Steiner this. week moving into the home on Huron street recently purchas­ ed from the estate of the late Wm. Penhale. Mrs. Mantle has rented the residence vacated by Dr. and Mrs. Steiner on John street to Mr. Clarence o. Crawlford, travelling salesman for the Massey-Harris Co., who on Saturday next is being unit­ ed in marriage with Hazel Irene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, J. D. Ro­ bertson, of Goderich. Exeter will extend a welcome to Mr, and Mrs. Crawford. 1 are BOWLING NOTES Ladies Sponsor Mixed Tourney Eighteen rinks participated in the mixed Irish Trebles tournament sponsored by the Ladies Bowling Club on the local greens Friday ev­ ening of last week. The weather was ideal and five rinks were pre­ sent from Goderich, two from Brus­ sels, one from Forest and one from the London Rowing Club. The vis­ itors were welcomed by the presi­ dent ,AIrs. AI. AV. Telfer. Three games of ten ends each were played the first two being draws and the last high vs. high. After the second game sandwiches and coffee was served by the ladies. TJie four sets of prizes were all won by local rinks. The winners were: Roulston, Airs. Roulston and Tanton, 3 wins plus 19; Gordon Ap­ pleton, Airs. E. R. Hopper, H. C. Rivers, 3 wins plus 13; T. O. South- cott, Airs. T. O. Southcott, M. W. Telfer 3 wins plus 12; W. H. Pollen Airs. Pollen and plus 20, The were AI. Aiuslie, U. Snell, 1 plus minus; R. G. Seldon, 2 plus 9; AV. Hodge, Goderich, 1 plus 2; F. Hunt, Goderich, 1 plus 7; J. Hogarth, Forest, 2 plus 19; AV. E. Sanders, minus; F. Rouse, -Goderich 1 plus 8; AVilson, Brussels, minus; H. Lew’is, minus; S. Belmont, London, 2 plus 11; Rev. Page 2 plus 19; J. R. AVheeler, Goderich, 1 plus 10. A rink of bowlers took in the Irish Trebles of the Brussels Club on the Wingham greens Monday evening. The ’tournament was rain­ ed out at the end of the second game. AVin Trophy at Alisa Craig The J. C. Elliot Trophy along with first prize was won by H. C. Rivers and W. H. Pollen at the i Scotch Doubles tournament in Ailsa < Craig Monday evening. Three rinks were down from Exeter. M. AV. Telfer and Bert Rivers were nosed out of second prize by F. AArilson and AV. J. Kilpatrick, of London, on a fluke shot with the last bowl by the London, pair. The Exeter players were lying two shots to give them a win of one when Wilson's last bowl hit a guard fifteen feet ini front and the guard took the two’ shots out leaving the Londoners winners of second place. Local Tourney In a mixed tournament sponsored ! by the ladies for the local club Wednesday evening of last week ten rinks participated. The prizes were chicken. The night was ideal. The' winners were: Airs, T. O. Southcott,! S. B. Taylor, Reg. Aloffatt and R. I G. Seldon, 3 wins plus 18; Mrs. I ATedd, B. AI. Francis, AV. H. Pollen I and R. N. Creecli, 3 wins plus G; ; Airs. Ulrie Snell, Airs. Les. Coates, E. J. AVethey and Ulric Snell, 2 wins plus 14. The Exeter bowlers were invited to St. Alarys for Tuesday evening I but the visit was postponed for the j second time on account of Gordon Alay 2 wins remaining results Goderich, 1 plus 5; 2; Rlian, Brussels, rain. Surprise Party About twenty girls and boys ga­ thered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Heywood Wednesday evening of last week in honor of Miss Labelle Sims, who left Sunday for Toron­ to. where she will attend school. The first part 'of the evening was scent in a scavenger hunt and the remainder in contests, cards and dancing. 'Miss Margaret Clark read an address and Miss Catherine Arm­ strong presented Miss Sims with a lovely week-end bag. Labelle, very aptly, thanked her friends for their remembrance. Bells Are Heard On Sunday morning the Trivitt 'bells (pealed out their welcome mu­ sic for the first time in many months. Workmen during the few weeks have repaired and forced the tower in which the are located and through the erosity of Mr. Fred Kingsmill, of London, new steel cables' have re­ placed the ropes and equipment for simplifying the ringing of the bells has been installed. Mr. Kings- mill, who takes a great pleasure and has a -particular hobby for church bells, was here Sunday morning and (played a number of hymns .before the church service. past rein­ bells gen­ of of in Presentation On Friday evening a number friends gathered ai the home Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Beavers honour of the newlyweds. The ev­ ening was spent in progressive euchre, Mr. Eric Campbell winning the prize for high score. Just be­ fore lunch the newly married couple were presented with a studio couch. The address which was read by Fred Newton, was -as follows: Dear Hazel and Eugene,— We, your friends, have gathered here tonight to celebrate with you the happy event of your marriage. We could not let this opportunity pass without calling to spent a short time with you and wishing you every joy and happiness. And while we may wish you well in words we could not let this opportunity pass without expressing ourselves in a more tangible way. We ask yo-u to accept, this gift of a stttlio couch -as a token of our friendship. .Signed on behalf of your friends On behalf of himself and his wife Eugene kindly thanked all present and all those who contributed to such a lovely and useful gift. I LOCAL NEWS Miss Barbara Dinney spent sev­ eral days this week with Miss Doris Meyers, in Zurich. Marion, daughter of Rev. N. J. and Mrs. Woods, started back to school Wednesday after being con­ fined to her home for a week through illness. Miss Mary Krepps, of Wilson’s Corner’s Que., is visiting with Miss Gwyn Cann. A Weiner roast in her honor was held by several friends at Riverview Park Monday evening. Dr, and Mrs. Fletcher and Reeve B, AV. and Mrs. Tuckey were guests of the officers of the First Hussars at the Officer’s Mess at Thames Valley Camp Sunday evening. They toured the camp and were delighted with the set-up and the way the boys are being cared for. Rally Day Services will be held In Main St. and James St. churches next Sunday. Main St. Rally will be held in the morning and James St. in the afternoon. The following Sunday, Sunday School will revert to the afternoon after being held ill the morning for the summer months. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Holm,burg, and son Louis, of Sault Ste. Marie, and Miss Francis Triplett, of Mont­ real, are visiting with Miss Mary Day. The former’s mother, Airs. G. P. Holmburg, of Sault St. Marie, is visiting in Toronto with her ter, Mrs. Lloyd, and with her ther Air. L, Day, who is ill in Toronto East General Hospital. Mr. and Airs. W. H. Johnston had the -pleasure this- week of a visit from Air. and Airs. John Rob’bins, of Petrolia. Mrs. Roblbins is one of Air. Johnston’s cousins. They came into the Thames Valley Camp to see their son Edward who is train­ ing there and then ran up to Exeter for the visit. Mr. G. S. Howard arrived home Saturday from Winnipeg where he attended the General Council of the United -Church. During his ab­ sence Airs. Howard's sisters visited with her, Airs. AIcDonald from Dun­ das, Mrs. Hess, Hensall and Mrs. Carnie, Bayfield. Other visitors with Airs. Howard were Mr. and Airs. Reid Kirk, Fairgrove, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. David Sours, Clinton and Airs. Doyle, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Nolble, of Fairgrove, Mich, spent the week-end with Air. and Airs. Howard. TEESWATER FAIR.... October 1st & 2nd “Canada’s Largest Rural Fair” Some of the Attractions; One of the Finest Horse Shows in Western Ontario Sensational Racing Events Three Bands Including the famous Strathroy Trumpet Band Highland Dancing Competitions sponsored by Elgin and Middle­ sex Caledonian Society Freak Vehicles, Twins, Similar­ ity Contest, Comedy Acrobats. Grandstand Accomodation for over 1,000 people. J. J. REID, President B. McKAGUE, Sec’y-Treas & Managing-Director • • » ■ A. sis- fa- the Prize Winners for Forty Years For forty years Air. and Airs. W. H. Dearing have been successful ex­ hibitors at the Exeter Fair. Flow­ ers of all kinds have been their chief showing although Airs. Dear­ ing has carried off many prizes with her baking. This year they won forty or more prizes. We extend our congratulations. RED CROSS NOTES general meeting of all UnitsA of the Exeter Red Cross Branch will he held in Caven Presbyterian church on Monday, September at 3 p.m. The Exeter Branch has been ified that they were among competitors to share the money in the knitting contest at the Canadian National Exhibition. The money was tlurned in to the paign fund. JOHNS—VENNER 30tli not- tlie prize cam- tookA pretty autumn wedding place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Venner, 'Chiselhurst, on Wednesday, September 25th at 12 o'clock when their only daughter, Jean Evelyn, became the bride of Gilbert Warren Johns, son of Mr. Wm. Johns and the late .Mrs. Johns of Elimville. The marriage by her the living-room to the wedding march Wm. Pyibus, of Exeter. The cere­ mony was performed in an arch, of autumn leaves and gladioli with stands of galdioli decorating the room. Rev. R. A. Brook, of Hen­ sall, officiated. The bride chose I a floor length gown of white triple­ sheer with sweetheart neckline, shepherdess sleeves and trimmed down the length of the front with i small white daisies, white finger-tip veil with wreath of orange blos­ soms, white lace gloves and carried i bouqiuet of pink and white carna­ tions with maidenhair fern. Miss Dorothy Johns, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid and wore a floor­ length gown of pink taffeta with matching accessories and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. Little Miss Loreen Venner, cousin of the bride, was a charming flower girl, dressed in pink s»lk trimmed with baiby blue ribbons and carrying pink and blue larkspur, The groom was attended by Mr. Grant Rutcliffe. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to about thirty guests. The bride’s table was cen­ tred with the three-tier' wedding cake anq[ graced with white candles j in pink rose holders and pink and white streamers. Serving were the •Misses Hazel Johns, Blanche Har­ rison, of Kirk ton; Mrs. Alex Me- Death, Varna; Mrs. John Munn and Miss Helen McNaughton, of Chisel­ hurst, assisted by Mrs. Roy Mac- Laren and Mrs. Glenn Bell, of Hen­ sall. Later the young nonuple left on a motor trip to the Musko-kh Lakes. The bride travelled in a grey tailored suit with black and white accessories. They will reside on the groom’s farm at Elimville. bride, given in father, entered the strains of played by Mrs. I PLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HURON COUNTY BOYS Two plowing demonstrations for the purpose of training Huron County boys in this work will be held in this community next week, On October 2nd a coaching class will be held on the farm of Alvin Pass- more, in Usborne and on October 3rd on the farm of Wm. Northcott, in Hay. The purpose of these dem­ onstrations is to give boys of any age instructions in setting a plow and how to take part in plowing matches. The demonstrator will be Mr. Frank Bell, of St. Pauls, sponsored by the South Huron Plowmen’s Association. The associa­ tion would like to see as many as possible take part in the matches this year and Huron County sented at the be held in this next in order that will be well repre- Provincial match to, counity in 19 42. TOWNSHIP OF OSBORNE Ratepayers are hereby notified, that the Council does not authorize weed cutting on Township Roads after this date and that all accounts for weed cutting in 1940 must be presented to the Road Superinten­ dent before October Sth, or pay­ ment will not be made. Dated September 23, 1940. ltc.A. AV. Morgan, Clerk AUCTION SALE read estate The undersigned Executors will offer for sale by public auction at SAM GOTTSCHALK’S RESIDENCE DASHWOOD, on Saturday, October 5th, 1940, at 2.30 p.m. the follow­ ing real estate: The Sourh Half of Lot number 23 in the Thirteenth Concession of the Township of Stephen, in the County of Huron containing 5 0 acres more or ess. On the property is a bank barn and a frame house in good repair. The farm is well fenced and has an abundant supply of water. CONDITIONS OF SALE 10 per cent, of the purchase mon­ ey shall be paid on the day of sale and the balance in 30 days there­ after. Immediate possession for fall ploughing. For further partic­ ulars apiply to ARTHUR WEBER, Auctioneer, 'OE Dashwood, Ontario. LOUIS H. RADER, VALENTINE (L. BECKER, Executors of Geo. 'Koch, Dashwood, Ontario. AUCTION SALE VALUABLE FARM undersigned auctioneer has re-The ceived instructions to sell by public auction at Lot 1.3, N. B. McGillivray Twp. on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4tli 1940, at 2 o’clock the following: 125 acre farm, more or ess, be­ ing lot 13, part 14, North Bound­ ary McGillivray Township, with frame house, bank barn; small piece of .bush, [balance in grass; 2 wells at ibarn, water supply in the back fifty; well fenced and drained. TERMS OIF .SALE Ten per cent, down, balance in thirty days. iSfulbject to reserve bit. .For further (particulars apply to the auctioneer. FRANK TAYLOR, Auctioneer MRS. <C. O’BRIEN, Proprietress NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all creditors and others having claims against the estate of DIANA CLARKE, late of the Village of Crediton in the County of Huron, Spinster, who died on the nine­ teenth day of June, 1940. are re­ quired ip forward their claims duly proven to the undersigned on or before the seventeeneth day of Oc­ tober 1940. AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIV- ’ EN that after the said date the Ad­ ministrator will proceed to distri­ bute the Estate having regard only to the claims of which he then shall have notice. DATED, at Exeter, Oht., this 19th day of September A.D. 1940. F. W. GLADMAN, Solicitor. Exeter, Ontario. ELMER LAWSON, Administrator, Crediton, Ontario.