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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-10-24, Page 1s. IS Z 0? ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 24th, 1940 4^1 5 the Ad- 1r We have an exceptionally fine stock of coats in the very latest styles. Good cloths - interlined and also chamois lined to waist. Rich fur collars - all linings guaranteed for two years - full and half sizes - very reasonable prices. Buy early as good cloths are becoming scarce. in A Real Bargain LADIES’ and MISSES’ COATS $9.85 each 27 styles, small, medium and large sizes. for- Ladies’ and Misses’ Winter Coats - good cloths with fur collars. To clear in a hurry at less than half price — $9.85 each. These Act quickly if you want a real bargain. Staple are in Extra Large Flannelette Blankets at $2.35 a pair 100 pairs Heavy All White Flannelette Blankets - size 70 x 90 inches - whipped singly. A real bargain this month at $2.35 a pir. FLANNELETTE SPECIAL — 1,000 yards Striped Flannelette, 36 inches wide, for men’s and boys’ nightgowns - pyjamas, etc. A regular 35c. value for only 29c. LADIES’, AND MISSES KNITTED SUITS — Clearing at real bargain prices Overcoats and Windbreakers for Men and Boys Newest styles in men’s and youth’s Winter Overcoats in all the latest colors - black, grey, green and brown; also a full stock of boys’ and junior overcoats. See our exceptional values in wool and leather Windbreakers - Pullovers, Etc. REAL VALUES IN SWEATERS FOR LADIES’ MEN AND CHILDREN Wheeling Yarn, Turnbull’s Best Quality, 2 and 3 ply — 35c. for % lb. skein iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiinsiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiBiiiiiiniiiii Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Quick Quaker Oats Large Package, Plain each 19c St. William’s Marmalade 1 Orange and Grapefruit, 2 lb. jar CrtLli Pure- Lard 1 Pound Package 2 for 19c Jelly Powders £Nu-Jell and Red Band, to clearV phgb. Phone 32 Superior Baking Deal 9^n 16 oz. tiu with 2 oz. bottle Vanilla.... Ivl Super Suds lc Deal 1 91 nLargo (10c) Cake Palmolive witl’l png. ttlv Canta Clara Prunes Q Ik*.Size 70 to SO, Very Special IDS* £«)L Special lc Deal .. ......4 cakes 25c I ;AT LIONS CLUB The Political Significance of Burma Road Was Subject of dress at Lions Club. , The Exeter Lions Club were tunate Monday evening in having as guest speaker at their supper meeting at the Central Hotel, Dr. Robt. B. McClure, medical mission­ ary and Red Cross worker from Honan, North China, now in Can­ ada on furlough. In 1937 Dr. Mc­ Clure was International Red Cross Field Director foi' Central China and for over a year he -was in charge of the transport of medical supplies from abroad to various areas in South-west and West China and also in French Indo-China, Dr. McClure is a fluent and forceful speaker and he spoke of conditions in the East as he knew and had ex­ perienced them. He spoke of the political significance of the Burma Road which in recent months has attained international notoriety. In 1937 it was improved from a rag­ ged trail to a motorized highway making a back-door entrance to China through the port of Rangoon, taking the place of Hong Kong. The closing of the road minimized the prestige of Great Britain in the East. The opening of the road ac­ celerates the shipment of much needed war material for China. Much of this material has been go­ ing through French Indo-China but shipments have been congested be­ cause of the red tape and loose methods of the customs depart­ ment. He deplored the fact that Canada, the United States and Great Briton have been supplying Japan with war material to be used again them. Great Britain has supplied the Rolls-Royce engines for war planes; the United States scrap iron for war munitions and Canada has been supplying pulp from which cellulose and nitro gly­ cerine are made. Canada has been supplying copper and in years to come we will be picking it out of the bodies of Canadian boys, said the speaker. China is 95 per cent, efficient in supplying her war needs but the five per cent, lacking is most important. It is as it were like providing the shells and the explosives but lacking the fuses, without which the rest is useless. The local clergymen and Rev. M. C. McDonald, assistant secretary of Home Missions of Church, were present the club. Lion President C. gave the financial results of the re­ cent frolic stating that the total net amount raised for war purposes was $2261.67. Of this amount $390.50 was invested in W^jxzSaving Cer­ tificates and given as major The balance will be divided Red Cross and other war units. the United as guests of V. Pickard prizes. among service Jones & May Your Superior Store ■ DO/V'rFi/y/! RANGE of ZXWTBW A &WGE until qou have seen this great fyi/ndla^ {CONDOR COAL AND WOOD RANGE until i|ou have seen this great See thia senaational range today. Its modern, stream­See thia senaational range today. Its modern, stream­ lined appearance lias 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. lined appearance lias 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. LEAVITT’S THEATRE EXETER Phone 135 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY Two Features “The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt Starring WARREN WILLIAMS THE JONES FAMILY in PRESENTATION On Friday of last week the Exeter Badminton Clulb held a social even­ ing to honor one of their members, Mr. Gordon May, of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, who was re­ cently moved to Listowel. The presi­ dent, Bob Dinney, presented him with a pen and pencil set on be­ half of the club. Gordon made a fitting reply. The rest of thd even­ ing was spent in badminton after which lunch was served. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Mr. L. Day, Sr. who was taken ill the last week in August while attending the Toronto Exhibition and who was removed to the Tor­ onto East General Hospital where he siuibsequently underwent two op­ erations, returned to his home Sat­ urday and is able to be around each day. He was accompanied home by Mr, and Mrs. Alex Lloyd, and Beverley, having spent with them before returning 79th ANNIVERSARY Shirley a week home. cele- messages were much appre- Mr. Lane -was accompan- Exeter by Miss Gertrude contralto, who sang a solo Miss with choir parts Caven Presbyterian church Prated their 79 th anniversary on Sunday and services both morning and evening were well attended. The special speaker for the day was Rev. D. J. Lane, B.A., of Goderich, whose dated, ied to Haist, at both services and also by Mary McKay, soprano, who Miss Haist sang duetts. The provided special anthems solo being taken by Messrs. Arthur Mid- dlemiss, Harold and Gerald Skinner. Beautiful fall flowers decorated the pulpit rostrum. Main St. •church withdrew their morning service and in the evening Trivitt Memorial and Carmel Presbyterian church. Hensail, withdrew their services and Rev, with took pJsT-NUPTIAL SHOWER Mr. the Mr. Weir, of Hensail, assisted service. Rev. D. C. Hill Lane’s work at Goderich. BIDDULPH FARMER LEAVES $46,090 Will of James Ryder Is Entered for Probate James Ryder, formerly of 276 Talbot street, London, retired Bid­ dulph Township farmer, left an estate of $46,090, it was revealed Thursday last when his will was filed for probate in Middlesex Sur­ rogate Court at London. Gifts totalling $1,600 were made to charity or for religious purposes under the terms of the will which was written in January of 1939. Most of the rest of the estate is divided among nephews and nieces. Sisters of St. Joseph who con­ duct the Mount St. Joseph Orphan­ age receive $1,000 and $330 will go to the Thomas Alway Hall Home The rectors of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Biddulph and St. Peter’s Cathedral are to be paid $15 0 for each masses-. Stocks and seeurties held by the late Mr. Ryder were valued in legal papers at $3i8.,189 and there were bank accounts of $0,218. The only real estate was the Talbot St. house where he lived, valued at $1,600. Aftei’ the charitable and relig­ ious requests, Mr. Ryder directed that $1,500 be paid to his brother Morris, of Chicago, $1.00 to his brother William, of San Diego; $100 to his sister-in-law, Mrs. Cora Ryder, of San Diego, and $100 each to Abraham Simpson, and Oscar Mills, of The remained is equally among the phews and nieces: Anthony Lam-phier, Patrick Lam- phier and Julia Nagle, of R.R. Lucan; Cecilia Brown, Brown Hughes, of R.R. of London, Woodham. to be divided following ne- 3, Crediton; Edward Laura Mamie suddenly on Sep- age of 84. for probate was MISSIONARY RALLY Forceful Speakers Address Rally in Main Street United Church McClure, furlough C. Mac- of Home Church, of funds and increased givings essential if the present needs to be met. The speaker said he did not -believe there was brought his truck to a halt, just time to avoid striking a group young people. They turned out be students, whose university A missionary rally was held in the Main St. United church Monday evening when Dr. R. B, medical missionary on from China and Rev. M. Donald, assistant secretary Missions for the United Toronto, were the special speakers. Representatives were present from the United Churches Lucan, Cen­ tralia, Crediton, Grand Bend, Hen­ sail, Kippen and Brueefield. At the latter place the Young People with­ drew their meeting and came down in a body. Rev. Mr. Woods was chairman of the meeting and Rev. L. Turner, of Crediton, made the opening prayers. Mr. McDonald was the first speak­ er and he outlined the pressing need of the missionary effort in the hard-pressed areas of Western Canada and of the work being car­ ried on in schools and hospitals. During recent years the work has been considerably curtailed through lack are are that ever such a time in all history when such a burden or responsibility rest­ ed upon the Christian church. Dr. McClure was introduced as a graduate of the Toronto University, with F'.R.C.S. degree from Edin­ burgh and also having studied in Sweden. He -was intimate with Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai-Shek and leaders of the gov­ ernment in China. Dr. McClure began his address by saying that about a year ago he was driving a truck along the Bur­ ma Road and on turning a sharp, blind bend, with the honking of the horn and the screeching of brakes he in of to had been bombed and who were now within thirty miles of a 750 mile trek. The universities, the cradle of uplift and progress, were among the first to be bombed in China. He described one of the most up-to- date universities to be found any­ where, with accommodation for 3,- 500 students, as being blown to atoms. The university had gone but the spirit of the university was there. He described a university as a group of students willing to learn and someone to teach them. Likewise a church is a group of ■worshippers and someone to lead them. When you want to worship God you can worship him anywhere. He spoke of the old traditions as being melted down in China. Two impressions are being made. One is Christian and the other in the form of hard materialism. If the Christian church does not make its impression the other feilow Dr. McClure gave numerous illus­ trations of the important work Christian men and women £re being entrusted with during China’s test­ ing time. A great challenge and opportunity confronts the Christian church and with the nations of Eur­ ope unable to carry on the work they have been doing there. A. greater responsibility rests upon Canada and the U. S. Rev. Mr. Grigg, a returned missionary from Burma, closed the meeting with th© benediction. Laura Glavin, Seawall, Detroit; R.R. 3, Lucan; Malady, Detroit; Detroit, and Nellie Grace, 3, Lucan. Mr. Ryder died tember 16, at the The application made by Vining, Dyer & Grant, on behalf of the executors, the Prem­ ier Trust Company and Patrick Lampliigr. A number of friends and rela­ tives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johnston on Monday evening for a kitchen shower in honor of the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Lome Johnston >(nee Ruth Collingwood.) Mrs. Chester Cornish read an address and the gifts were carried in a decorated basket by Joyce Simmons and Marion Web­ ber. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston both expressed their appreciation for the lovely and useful gifts. The even­ ing was spent in games and con­ tests after which a dainty lunch was served. The address was as follows: Deal’ Ruth and Lome,— A group of your friends have gathered here tonight to have a happy evening the occasion of We feel that the opportunity appreciation of You were always willing whatever you were asked and show­ ed your good nature and happiness in the cheerful way you went about it. We wish you much happiness and as an expression of our good­ will we ask you to accept these gifts which we hope will lighten your labours in household duties. And now in conclusion let me assure you that we all join in wish­ ing you a long, happy and pros­ perous married life and may sor­ row never mar it. Signed on behalf of your friends and relatives of Exeter. WINS THIRD PRIZE AT INTERNATIONAL MATCH Mr. Fergus Turnbull, of Grand Bend, was winner of third prizes in the tractor class at the Internation­ al Plowing Match, St. Thomas, on Wednesday of last week. This was Mr. Turnbull’s first attempt in -com­ petition at any match. He had gone to the match Wednesday as an interested spectator and because he is a user of International trac­ tor and plow he was persuaded by the International people to enter the competition. “Watching the fellow next to me fixing his furrows and because I was fortunate in drawing a fine piece of land helped me to some extent” said Mr. Turnbull as we questioned him about competing with old timers. There were from fifty to sixty competing in some of the classes. Having won a prize on Wednesday Mr. Turnbull stayed with it Thursday and Friday. The second day he drew a piece of land that was wet making it difficult to handle the tra-ctor. Mr. Turnbull is to be congratulated on his prize. will. with you on this, your marriage. we could not miss of expressing our your friendship, to do CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. John T. Allison, Thames Road are today (Wednes­ day) celebrating their golden jubi­ lee, marking the occasion by en­ tertaining at a reception afternoon and evening. Mr. and Mrs. Alli­ son have spent their lifetime in Us­ borne Township. Mr. Allison’s fa­ ther, John Allison, obtained the crown deed of the farm now owned by the couple, thus making the his­ tory of the Aillson family an integ­ ral part of the history of the sur­ rounding country. On their farm is the widely known '(Thames Road Chuch, celebrated fdr its ministers and the impression it has made on the life of the whole community. Mrs. Allison, the former Miss Jane Monteith, belongs to one of the oldest family of Usborne. The couple have four children, Mrs. H. Shriner, New York City; Charles Allison, on an adjoining farm; Mrs. Archie Morgan, of Us­ borne Township and W. C. Allison, of Exeter. To mark the occasion Mr. and Mrs. Allison are “At Home” to their friends in the afternoon and even­ ing when refreshments are being served. At the afternoon recep­ tion Mrs. William Passmore, Exe­ ter, Mrs. Allison’s cousin, and Mrs. W. Sillery, of Exeter, Mrs. Alli­ son’s niece, will preside at the tea table. In the evening, Mrs. G. Wiseman and Mrs. W. Mair will pour. Mrs, Robert Kydd, Mr. Alli­ son’s sister will assist in the receiv­ ing. The children of-Mr. and Mrs. A. Morgan, grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Allison will also assist. (Scores of intimate friends have tendered their felicitations and con- gratulatons came from all over the surrounding country; from the Western Provinces and from parts of the United States. A. Y. P. A. OFFICERS FARM WORKER’S SKULL FRACTURED BY PULLEY Garfield Shoebottom, an employee on the John B. Hyde farm, in Stan­ ley Township, while hauling in beans was hit on the head by a pulley, causing a fractured skull. He was admitted to Clinton Public Hospital, where his condition is re­ garded as critical. He is a native of Blyth, Dr. . G. Smillie, of Hensail, is attending him. He is a married man with two small children. The Trivitt Memorial A.Y.P.A. met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Les. Coates on Friday evening. The President, Miss Helen Flynn, open­ ed the business meeting after which games and contests were played. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess. On the Monday evening previous a pot luck supper was held by the A.Y.P.A. in the Parish Hall and officers were elected for the coming year as follows: President, Helen Flynn; vice-president, Coates: secretary, Bert treasurer, Bob Ellerington: reporter, Florence Dunsfod. “Too Busy to Work” Starring JOAN DAVIS and the JONES FAMILY OFFICERS INSTALLED A special meeting of the Exeter Lodge No. 67, I.O.O.F., was held Tuesday evening when D.D.G.M.’ Bro. H. W. Gould, and his install­ ing team from Clinton installed the officers of the lodge for the ensu­ ing year. The visitors were warm­ ly complimented on their work and at the close refreshments were served. The officers installed were as follows: Noble Grand, Bro. W. E. Balk will; I.P.G., Wm. Kernick; V.G., Bro. J. B. Pryde; Rec. Sec’y., Bro. E. A. Howald; Fin. Sec’y., Bro. C W. Snell; Treas., Bro. E. M. Dig- nan; War., Bro. W. E. Ellerington; Con., Bro. W. M. Quinn; O.G., Bro. L. E. Day; I.G., Bro. A. W. Morgan; R.S.N.G., Bro. A. G Hicks; L.S.N.G., Bro. E. R. Hopper; R.S.V.G., Bro. F. Whitmore;; L.S.’V.G., Bro. Chas. Mason; R.S.S., Bro. John Hodgert; L.1S.S., Bi’o. Gerald Ford; Chap., Bro. A. J. Etherington; Trustees, Bro J. W. Morley, G. C. Fisher and C. W. Snell; Medical Examiner, Dr. J. G. Dunlop. The D.D.G.M. was assisted by Bros. Geo. Jeffer­ son, C. W. Draper, ‘N. Kennedy, E. Mittell, L. Herd, E. Humble and B. Taylor. display of Heaters, Coal and WoodWe also have a good display of Heaters, Coal and Wood and Wood Styles We also have a good 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 Traquair’s Hardware PHONE 27 EXETER Mr. Jack Anderson, of Stratford, has taken a position as baker with Middleton’s Bakery. ' Mrs. R. B. Williams, of Usborne, was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital London, where she underwent an operation on Tuesday. Mr. Win. C. Davis, a war veteran and for the past fourteen years lino­ type operator for the Exeter Times- Advocate, has secured a position as assistant store-keeper at the Goder­ ich Flying Training' Schoql, and leaves in about ten days to take over his duties. MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY MICKEY ROONEY in “Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever” A Metro-GoKlwju-Meyer Picture Red Cross Hallowe’en Party in Exeter Opera House The Red Cross Hallowe’en party to be held by Unit 17 has been changed from the Eden School to the Exeter Opera House, Program by local and outside talent. Modern and old time dancing. (Music by Merkley’s Orchestra, of London. Friday evening, November 1st. Ad­ mission 15 c. Mr. Stanley Smith, of town, in Toronto Monday attending graduation exercises of the Univer­ sity of Toronto Conservatory of Music held* in Convocation Hall. was the Les. Barker; press W. M. S. THANK-OFFERING A special thank-offering service by the W. M. >S. of James Street United Church was held on Sunday. Rev. Mr. Grigg was the special speaker at the morning service. He reminded his hearers of the days when he was a lad in the Janies St. Sunday School and spoke of the many years he and Mrs. Grigg had spent as missionaries' in Burma. He gave an interesting description of conditions and life in Burma and of the progress made by the Chris­ tian church. The home he occupied in Burma was on the route of the Burma Road and is by Chinese officials, was- sung by W. R. Lindenfield, Walter A. Wuerth. At the evening service Miss Rota Rowe sang a solo. The South Huron Plowing Match is being held today (Thursday) on the farm of Roibt. Munn, 1% miles south and 1% miles west of Hen­ sail. Mr. Archie Davis, a veteran of the last Great War and. an employee of the Times-Advocate, left Tuesday for Westminster Hospital for treat­ ment of a war wound, affecting his right leg. SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER At the Central Hotel -on Sunday, October 27th. Dinner served from 12.30 to 2 o’clock and from 5.30 te 7 o’clock. Price 65c.*r f now occupied A quartette Gouldiftg, E. Cutbush and BRIDGE AND EUCHRE holdExeter Chapter O.E.S. will a Bridge and Euchre, Friday even­ ing, October 25th, in the Chapter rooms. Proceeds for Red Cross. Admission 25c.