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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-10-17, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 17th, 1940ESTABLISHED 1873 rf.Sixty-Eighth Year !■ dl *• •Furnishings for the Home WE HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF LINOLEUMS, CONGOLEUMS, RUGS, OILCLOTHS, WINDOW BLINDS, CURTAIN NETS, ETC., FOR THE FALL SEASON AT PRICES THAT WILL BE A GREAT SAVING TO YOU. • • Clearing Sale of Odd Lines of Rugs 1 only Axminster Seamless Rug, Size 6 ft. 9 ins. x 9 ft. Regular $22.00 for $17.00 1 only Axminster Seamless Rug, Size 6 ft. 9 ins. x 9 ft. Regular $25.00 for $19.00 2 only Axminster Seamless Rugs, Size 9 x 10% ft. Regular $42.00 for $35.00 2 only Axminster Seamless Rugs Size 9 ft. x 12 ft. Reg. $45.00 for $37.00 Vel-felt Rugs on Sale 6 Vel-felt Rugs, Size 9 x 10% ft., Regular $7.50 on Sale at $5.95 6 Vel-felt Rugs, Size 9 x 12 ft., Regular $8.95 on Sale at $6.95 These are a Splendid Wearing Rug in Good Patterns and Colors. ......---------------------- --------------- ------- -........... ................ -............ ' Sale of Window Blinds 5 Dozen Plain Cream and Green Blinds 37 x 70 inches, Regular $1.00 quality, Slightly Imperfect at 79c each 5 Dozen Plain Cream and Green Blinds 37 x 70 inches, Regular $1.35 quality Slightly Imperfect on Sale at $1.00 9 Only Cream Blinds with Scalloped Fringe—Clearing at $1.25 Each, each Men’s and Students’ Overcoats Select your Winter Overcoat now. We have the Newest Shades and Styles. Repeat or­ ders on these New Shades will be hard to get, as most of the mills are working on war contracts. By paying a small deposit we will hold any coat till you need it. But do not delay in your selection now. Prices about the same as last year. Men’s, Students’ and Boys’ Suits We have the selection of colors and models. Our prices are very moderate for good English Worsted Cloths. Buy your New Suit today. A Table of Womens’ Shoes at $2.00 pair For Women and Growing Giris. A varied selection at the very low price of $2.00 a pair. Not all sizes® in every line, but all sizes in the lot. On Sale at $2.00 pair. Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Coats, Popular Shades and Colors at Moderate Prices Quick Quaker Oats Large Package, Plain .............. St. William’s Marmalade Orange and Grapefruit, 2 lb. jar PTpoL«^PaeKage.......................2 for 19C XuljelFano'nVa Baml, to cleai-6 pkgS. 25c each 19c each 19c Pl ....... $ Superior Baking Deal OT­ IC oz. tin with 2 oz. bottle Vanilla,... Ivl Super Suds lc Deal 1 _lrn. 01- Large (10c) Cake Palmolive vvltl'l P“5* 2S1C Canta Clara Prunes 9 |L- Size 70 to 80, Very Special ,...J IDS. &JC Special lc Deal .. ......4 cakes 25c ' ZXw'r Bay 4 Range until i]ou have seen this great [O!\IDOR COAL AND WOOD RANGE See this sensational range today. Its modern, stream­ lined appearance has made it the most popular range in Canada. Its cooking ability is unmatched. Avail­ able in two sizes — with 18” or 15” oven, with Or without reservoir. Extra roomy firebox, All steel exterior, with beautiful enamel finish, You’ll want a Findlay Condor ... so come in and see it now. display of Heaters, Coal and Wood and Wood Styles Stove Pipes and Furnace Pipes, Stove Repairs for all makes of Stoves, Asbestos Stove Linings in Packages and As­ bestos Furnace Cement in Tins, Stove Pipe Collars Dampers, Etc. To Make Those Pullets Pay Dividends, Feed Purina Feeds. One Customer reports 65 per cent. Egg Production from 980 Spring Pullets We also have a good Traquair’s Hardware PHONE 27 EXETER ■W’ Condition Improving Dr. 'Clair and Mrs. Wood, of Sud­ bury, spent Thanksgiving with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wood. Mr. Wood, who has been ill for some time, is able to be out for short walks each day if the weather is fine. Caven Anniversary The 79th Anniversary of Caven Presbyterian church will be observ­ ed next Sunday. Bev. D. J. Lane, B.A., of Goderich, will be the special speaker. Miss Gertrude Haist and Miss Mary McKay will accompany him and assist the choir. Your Superior Store I HAND AMPUTATED IN j CUTTING BOX On Wednesday afternoon while silo filling on the farm of Mr. John Lovie, of Stephen, Mr. Noble Scott had the misfortune to lose his right hand in the cutting box. Mr. Scott was brought to the office of Dr. Fletcher and later was remov­ ed to Victoria Hospital in London. He had been feeding corn into th© cutting box when his hand was caught in the rollers and drawn in­ to the knives, Mr. Scott, who has been silo filling for years recently replaced his old machine with a new one, CHEEK BONES BROKEN Dr. Harvey Cowen is suffering from a fractured cheek bone receiv­ ed in a fall at his new building on Maiu St. Dr. Cowen was measur­ ing one of the walls and was step­ ping over the open rafters of the ground floor when lie missed his footing. Grabbing at one of the window sills that had been newly set in place the sill gave way and tumbled on Dr. Cowen as he fell be­ tween the rafters. He received a nasty shaking up and in striking the side of his face fractured three cheek bones. GOES TO WINDSOR Rev. Borden and Mrs. Cunning­ ham and Betty, of Glencoe, spent Thanksgiving Day with the form­ er’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham, who has been rector of the Anglican church at Glencoe for several years, has been appointed rector of the Church of the Ascension at Windsor. This is practically a new church and a splendid charge and Mr. Cunning­ ham is to be congratulated on his appointment. He will take over his new duties in the near future. MOTHER DIES Rev. Russel and Mrs. May, of Lakeside, were called to Barrie Friday of last week owing to the death of Mrs. May's mother, Mrs. Parr who died following an accident suffered the day previous. Mrs. May’s mother was out walking when a dog threatened her and in step­ ping backwards she fell to the pave­ ment suffering injuries and she was removed to the hospital. The fol­ lowing day she suffered a stroke and passed away. Miss Carrie May, who was visiting in Exeter, ac­ companied them as far as Toronto. APPLE DAY The Boy Scout apple day went over fine on Saturday. The Scouts and the Cubs disposed of six bushel baskets of McIntosh Reds and took in $46-48, the net returns of which will be about $3 2.00. In the draw for prizes Bernie Floyd and Chas. Cowen were the successful Cubs and Dawson Goulding and Douglas Flet­ cher for the Scouts. The Scout, and Cub leaders wish to thank the public for their splendid patronage. BITTEN BY DOG Bobby Scott, 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Scott, of Us- borne, had his left ear badly lacer­ ated when bitten by a dog Saturday of last week. The ear was almost severed and required a number of stitches to dress the wounds. He was attended by Dr. Weekes. ATTEND UNCLE’S FUNERAL Mr. and Mrs. C- Tanton were at Monkton Tuesday afternoon at­ tending the funeral of Mrs. Tan­ ton’s uncle, Mr. Wm. Scott, a well- known Monkton resident, who died suddenly Saturday afternoon while visiting with friends. He was 78 years of age. He had been reeve and councillor of Elma Township for 21 years. POTATOES SCARCE Bringing potatoes to this com­ munity is like carrying coals to Newcastle, but it is actually happen­ ing. Never since the early pioneer hewed out the trees from the for­ ests and planted potatoes between the stumps with no other tool than an axe has the scarcity of potatoes been so great as they are this sea­ son 'following the continued wet weather that has retarded crops and delayed the farm work. Potatoes are being shipped in in carload lots. It recalls the time during the last Great War when potatoes were selling for $5.00 a bag. Fortunately the price of po­ tatoes today are not unreasonable. MISSIONARY RALLY Dr. R. B. McClure, eminent as a medical missionary and leader of Red Cross in China, will address a missionary rally for South Huron in Main St. United Church Monday evening of next week. Dr. McClure has travelled extensively in South and West China and also in French Indo-China and is probably more intimate than any other Canadian with the present conflict in China and is competent to discuss the “Burma Road” and it significence. In addition to addressing the rally in the evening Dr. McClure will speak at the Lions supper meeting. THE LATE MRS. NEEB The death took place in Stephen Township on Thursday of last week of Mrs. Alexander Neeb, who pass­ ed away aged 57 years and 9 days. Mrs. Neeb had been in failing health for about a year and fox’ five weeks before her death was confined to her bed. Born in Ste­ phen her maiden name was Anna Barbara Witzel, daughter of the late Wm. Witzel. On December 14th, 1904, she was united in mar­ riage with her now bereaved hus­ band. A family ol* ten children, seven daughters and three sons, survive, viz; (Alice) Mrs. S. W. Thomson, of Kippen; (Erna) Mrs. C. B. Allison, of Usborne; Esther at home; Thelma and Mildred, of London; (Berniece) Mrs. William McAdams, at home; (Hilda) Mrs. Miltoil McAdams, of Zurich; Syd­ ney, in training at Woodstock; Har­ vey and Ward, at home. Alfred, the second of the family died at the age of two and a half years. De­ ceased is also survived by five sis­ ters, Mrs. Ezra Lamport, of Credi- ton; Mrs. Garnet Heywood, Exe­ ter; Mr. Hy. Pfaff, of Stephen; Mrs. Alfred Tilley, of Crediton and Miss Irene Witzel, of Clinton. The fun­ eral, private, was held from her/late residence, lot 17, con. 12, Stephen, conducted by Rev. Mr. Koppel, of Dashwood, with interment in the Crediton cemetery. The pallbear­ ers, which were Mrs. Neeb’s own choice, were her three sons, William and Milton McAdams and Clifford Heywood. JOHNSTON—-COLLINGWOOD A quiet wedding took place Sat­ urday evening at Caven Presbyterian manse when Miss Hazel Ruth Col­ lingwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Collingwood, was united in marriage with Mr. Robert Lome Johnston, son of the laxe Mr. and Mrs. John A. Johnston, of Clinton, Rev. D. C. Hill officiating. The bride was attired in blue sheer. She was attended by her cousin, Mrs. Hubert Cooper wearing -printed crepe with matching accessories. Mr. Hubert Cooper assisted the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston will reside in Exeter and will have the best wishes of many friends with whom the Times-Advocate joins. FORMER RESIDENT DIES Mrs. Charles A. Lindenfield, a former resident of Exeter, died suddenly at her home in London Saturday. Deceased was born in Goderich and for a number of years resided in Exeter, her late husband being employed in the general store of Mr, J. A. Stewart. From here the family moved to Parkhill and for the past five years have resided in London. Mrs. Lin- denfield attended St. Michael's church and was a member of the Altar Society, League of the Sacred Heart, Propagation of Faith and Catholic Women’s League. Surviv­ ing are one son, Dr. C. E. Linden­ field, Bala, Ontario; three daugh­ ters, Marianne, Frances and Rita, at home, and a sister. Mrs. J. J- Merner, of London. The funeral was held Tuesday at 8.30 to St. Michael’s church were requiem high mass was celebrated. Interment was in St. Peter’s Cemetery. THE EXETER BADMINTON CLUB AGAIN PRESENTS Willis Tipping and His Cascade Music I in an AUTUMN DANCE to be held in the EXETER ARENA Wed., Oct. 23rd Dancing from 9; 30 to 1:30 Come and Enjoy an Evening of Good Dancing Admission 50c EVERYBODY WELCOME SIX-FOOT THISTLE “Andy Clarke talks about his big pumpkins but here’s a thistle that will take some beating” said J. W. Powell Tuesday morning as he brought into the office a thistle that had grown up in his tool slied and measured about an inch and a half under six feet. It is a thin stalk and Mr. Powell said he had left it just to see how tall it would grow. “AT HOME” TO FRIENDS ON GOLDEN WEDDING Mr, and Mrs. J. T. Allison, of the Thames Road, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Wednesday, October 23rd, and will be “At Home” to their friends from 3 to 5 o’clock in the afternoon and from 8 to 10 o’clock in the evening. RED CROSS BENEFIT Exeter Chapter O.E.S. will hold a Bridge and Euchre, Friday even­ ing, October 25th In the Chapter rooms. Proceeds for Red Cross. Admission 25c. DEATH OF C. A. McDONELL One of Hensail’s oldest and most highly esteemed residents passed away at his home there early on Wednesday morning in the person of Mr. Chas. A. McDonell in his 79th year, following an illness of a year and a half. Mr. McDonell was a native of Exeter and went to Hensail when he was a young man and in partnership with his brother John went ‘into a hardware, furniture and undertaking business Later he purchased a jewellery business which he carried on for several years and then opened up a garage in partnership with his brother John, who predeceased him several years ago. Mr. McDonell was a member of the Masonic Lodge and an elder of the Hensail United. Surviving are his widow and three daughters (Isa) Mrs. G. V. Laugh­ ton, of Toronto; (Mildred) Mrs. T. Taman, of Listowel and Dorothy at home and one granddaughter Patsy at home, one son Allen died five year ago. A public funeral service will be held from his late residence on Friday afternoon con­ ducted by Rev. A. F. Brook. In­ terment Hi Hensail Union ceme­ tery. BURIED IN EXETER The death took place in Toronto on Thursday, October 10 th of a former resident of Exeter in the person of Mrs. William V. Foster,, who passed away at the age of 62.' Born on a farm about two miles south of Exeter Mrs. Foster’s maid­ en name was Charlotte Handford, daughter of the late James Hand­ ford. She had been ailing since midsummer. Deceased had been a resident of Toronto for about thirty- five years. She is survived by her husband, one son Harold, who is overseas as a radio operator with the Canadian Flying Corps; and one daughter Dorothy, at home. One son Murray Foster died in 1907 at the age of 3 years and 9 mon^is. Four sisters also survive, Miss An­ nie, of Exeter; Mrs. Montgomery, of Weyburn, Sask,; Miss Hattie, of Woodstock and Mrs. Geo. Griffith, of Toronto. The remains were brought to Exeter and the funeral Saturday afternoon was held from the family residence with interment in the Exeter cemetery, Rev. M. A. Hunt officiating. The bearers were Messrs. Maurice Griffith and Clif­ ford Reynolds, of Toronto; William and Fred May, Silas Reid and Wm. Ellerington* ’.Among those present for the funeral were the immediate relatives from Toronto, the sisters and all aunt, Mrs. Wm. Kechie and son Frank, of Galt, besides rela­ tives from London, Granton and Ingersoll. The Exeter Band, members of the Middlesex-Huron Regiment and a number of citizens were at God­ erich Monday for the formal open­ ing of Huron County Flyitig Train­ ing School formerly known as Sky Harbor Airport. Rain interfered considerably with the proceedings. SHEPHERD—LAMPORT One of the season’s loveliest wed­ dings took place in Shipka United church at 12 o’clock noon on Satur­ day when Ruth Patricia, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lamport was united in marriage to Harry Dean, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. David Shepherd, of Parkhill. Dahlias, asters and autumn leaves graced the altar for the ceremony at which the Rev. L. H. Turner of­ ficiated. White bows with, pink dahlias marked the seats for the guests. Miss Ada Gaiser, gowned in tan velvet with brown accessories sang "At Dawning.” During the sign­ ing of the register. The lovely young bride entered the church on the arm of her father to the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. L. M. Turner. She wore a be­ coming gown of white slipper satin, moulded to. the waistline with long sleeves pointed over the hands and buttoned down the back with tlie skirt ending in a long train. Her finger-tip veil of white silk net was held in place with a lace covered satin crown. She wore white silk gloves with silver shoes and carried a shower bouquet of tea roses tied with long white streamers. Her only ornament was a string of pearls, the gift of th’e groom. Miss Mildred Lamport, of London, as her sister’s bridesmaid wore a floor length gown of pink chiffon with short puff sleeves and wore a wreath of rose buds in her hair. She wore white satin slippers and carried a bou­ quet. of Talisman roses. Murray Shepherd of Parkhill was his bro­ ther’s best man and the ushe<rs were Messrs. John and Lloyd Lam­ port. The groom’s gift to the bridesmaid was a gold compact, to the best man a tie clip and soloist linen handerchiefs. Dinner was served to about 40 guests at the bride’s home. The bride and groom were presented with a lovely Bible as they were the first couple to be married in that church. loafer amid shower* of confetti Mr, and Mrs. Harry Dean Shepherd left on a motor trip to Toronto. Belleville and points east, the bride travel­ ling in a green suit with tan ac- cessrios. Ort their return they wilt reside on the groom’s farm. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Fisher who on Thanksgiving Day celebrated their 5 5th wedding anniversary at the home of their son Mr. Clark Fisher. ' The first heavy frost of the sea­ son visited this section early oh Wednesday morning cutting the flowers and damaging the late beans and corn. Ice formed on still water. Kensall arid Toronto Colum- Hensail p.m. Members of Irving Lodge, A.F. & A.iM. Lucan, visited Lebanon Forest Lodge Monday evening and W. M. Bro. E. Dundas and his of­ ficers exemplified tlie work of the third degree, the work being ex­ ceptionally well done. Refreshments I bus Grads will play in wore served at the close. ~ I Saturday next at 2:30 FIFTEEN HUNDRED PEOPLE FED AT MONSTER FOWL SUPPER AT CREDITON The feeding of over 1.500 people was the gigantic task of the women of the Crediton Evangelical church at their fowl supper Thursday ev­ ening of last week. The, fame of this annual event has spread far and wide and people were present from London, St, Thomas, Hamilton, Toronto, Kitchener, Detroit, Buf­ falo and no doubt other places. The London Rotary 'Club was represent­ ed by twenty persons. They had made reservation for that number but as they were late in arriving it was impossible to hold the table owing to the crowd. At five o’clock the ladies were ready to serve and at that time there were enough present to fill the twelve tables seating sixteen persons each, or practically two hun­ dred at a sitting. From 5 to 9:30 when the last person was served, there was a steady stream of hungry expectant individuals who awaited their turn, Four and a half hours is a long time for ladies to be on their feet providing those things which a keen and whetted appetite demands. Admission to the supper was at the church where numbered tickets were sold and you waited in the Sunday School room until the time when your number was called, en­ vying the person whose turn had come. Passing out at the rear of the church you entered the shed and here were more gate-keepers. Your turn had not yet come to enter the charmed circle for a wire fence decorated with autumn -boughs sep­ arated you from the tables where sat those more fortunate than your­ self, many of whom seemed entire­ ly indifferent to the impatience of those to come after. A hot goose supper with all the trimmings was not to -be spoiled by eating too fast. Spotters on the inside kept the tables filled and as soon as one. two or more places were vacated that same number were passed through the gates. )As you stood and watch­ ed you had time to reflect or bandy jokes with your party. The ground had been covered with sawdust. Colored streamers and autumn leaves decorated the rafters and the ap­ pearance was most pleasing. It was amusing to watch the faces of those who passed through the gates. It was usually a smile expressive of the feeling, well, here we are at last, the long wait is over and now for the feast. And what a feast it was. As you sat down you surveyed the table every inch of which was covered with some choice delicacy to appease the wants of the inner man. There were pies: pumpkin pies with whipped cream, deep yellow lemon pies, luscious Dutch apple pies, raisin pie, in fact almost any kind of pie your heart could desire. Cakes. I think there were from eight to ten different cakes at our table; angel cake (that was our choice) layer cakes, dark and light cakes and what not; iced doughnuts, several kinds of tarts and to finish up with or carry away there were apples, grapes and peaches. The waiter placed in front of you a hot plate heaped with goose, potatoes, lots of dressing and gravy, and then in succession came cab­ bage salad, beets or beet salad, jel­ lies, cranberries and celery and the battle of choice and capacity began. Capacity, well it varied. For some, the heaping plate was more than enough and the delicacies suffered little when the first course was ended. It was interesting to see some healthy, hard-working individ­ ual polish off the second plate that was freely given and then start in on pie and cake in an effort to sample them all. One individual op­ posite us told the waiter he would be willing to pay for an extra drum­ stick to take home. He got it and pocketed it wrapped up in a table napkin. We do not know whether he paid extra but we have strong suspicions. Behind the scenes was a well-or­ ganized hive of activity. At the far end of the shed was a large bricked- in stove where the potatoes were boiled. There were a number of kettles at different stages of cook­ ing. As one came off another went on. As one kettle of potatoes was cooked the whipping process began and hot potatoes were available with no waiting. About two hundred geese and a half dozen chicken were prepared for the supper and as the crowd lengthened out those In charge debated whether the fowl would hold out. It did, but there was not much left over. Several orders were on hand should there be any of the geese left but these had to go unfilled, The geese had been cooked in L, England’s bake­ oven. The supper was not all that you (Continued on page 4.)