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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-11-07, Page 41 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1040 COLLAPSES AFTER 52 YEARS OF SERVICEEXETER BRIDGE will be held in THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE ERNEST LOOiMIiS DEATH OF J. T. HICKS ■MK> Exeter Bridge Collapses (Continued from Page 1.) formerly of Parkhill, driver transport, who, according to the Toronito Star, escaped with only his. feelings hunt. Mr. J. E. Penhale and son Har­ vey of Toronto, and Jack now at Camp Borden, visited over Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walk- and with Mrs. Hanna Sanders. Remembrance Day Services Trivitt Memorial Church on Sunday? Nov. 10th at 10.55 a.m Local units of the 1st Husssars and Middlesex-Huron Regiment, together with members of the Legion and ex- service men will assemble at the South Boundary at 10.30 sharp. SHORT SERVICE AT THE MONUMENT FOLLOWING CHURCH SERVICE The Legion will Also Conduct Remembrance Day Services as follows: HURONDALE, 9.30 a.m. HENSALL, 2 p.m. CHURCH SERVICE 2. 30 p.m. The public are cordially invited to participate in all of these services and any wishing to deposit a token of remem­ brance will have the opportunity of doing so. Dress for Legion members, Berets and Medals GOD SAVE THE KING K. G. Clarke, Sec.S. Dougall, Pres LEAVITT’S THEATRE EXETER Phone 135 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY “MARYLAND” in 3rd dimension technicolor A thrilling racing story of the South, starring Walter brennan, John PAYNE and ANDY & FAY BAI NT ER an all star cast CLYDE COMEDY Special 3-unit show for Armist­ ice Day, Tuesday & Wednesday ‘Blondie on the Budget’ 5? Last week we inadvertently omitted an announcement of the death of Mr. John Thomas Hicks which took place at his residence on the 7th concession of Usborne, on Friday, October 25th, in his 74th year. The deceased had been ailing for several months and was in hospital the early part of the year. He is survived by his ibereav- ed widow whose maiden name was Miss Esther Parkinson. Also by one brother and one sister. The funeral took place in the Exeter cemetery. The bearers were Messrs. Wesley and Charles Jacques Frank and Herbert Anderson, Wm. Bolton and Calvin Powell. The flower bearers were Frank Ander­ son, Jr., Arnold and Alvin Ander­ son, Lloyd Bolton, Carl and Ross Jacques. ■> Cy survey which will take several days.. Following the survey plans must be prepared; tenders called for and a reasonable amount of time allowed before a contractor can get busy. “You’ve been wanting a new bridge for a long time,” said one pf the Highway officials, “Well, now ■ you will likely get a good one.” It is to be hoped that a temporary bridge can be provided as it will mean much to the business interests of Exeter. LAWSON—COWARD LOCAL NEWS “Spoilers of the Range with CHARLES STARRETT CANADA CARRIES ON “Squadron 992” MIDDLESEX-HURON UNIT PARADED AT CLINTON coming— “North West Mounted Police” “The Sea Hawk” Exeter-Hensall Branch Canadian Legion Combined with Women’s Institute Giant About sixty members of D Com­ pany of Middlesex-Huron battalion under Lieut, to Clinton joined with forth units worship in church. Rev. A. H. O’Neil, rector of St. Paul’s and chaplain of the regiment, delivered a stirring mon. Visiting officers were McDonald, London and Lieut. Rev. Falconbridge, of Centralia. of praise the choir was soloists H. Hoffman, of and Miss Wilhelmina Toronto. The company A quiet bu,t pretty wedding took place at the Crediton United Church parsonage Wednesday morning .at 11 a.m. when Miss Ethel Georgina, daughter of Mr. George C. and the late Mrs. Coward, of Farquhar, w.as united in marriage to Mr. Samuel E. Lawson, only son of Mrs. G. and the late Mr. Lawson, of Crediton. The bride was becomingly attired in a dress of accessories. Bride, of and sister attendants and after the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at their home. Rev. Mr. Turner was the of­ ficiating clergyman. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson left on a wedding trip for Toronto and points in Northern On­ tario. green black they farm friends will join the Times-Advo- cate in exitending congratulations and best wishes. Empire blue with black Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mc- Zurich, brother-in-law of the bride, were the Bingo Game McKNIGHT’S HALL (Opera House) Exeter, Ont. Thurs., * at 8.30 p.m. Nov. 14 1 1 1 1 1 7 Hams and 8 Chickens Dripless Tea pot in color, donated by Sylvester Taylor Basket Groceries by Jones & May 1 Fruit Set by J. Lawson Basket Groceries by Brace Rivers Stainless Steel Carving Set by Frank Coates Basket Groceries by Harvey and Harvey 1 Consolation by Les Coates 22 Rounds General Adm. 25c Additional Ten Rounds of Geese Door Prize and Draw for Institute Quilt DANCE on FRIDAY, NOV. 8 at Exeter Opera House to Herb Lewis AND HIS HARLEM ACES Dance to the Toe-Tickling Melo­ dies of the Hottest Colored Band this side of Harlem. Admission 50c Dancing 9 to ? ,F. G. Wright motored Sunday morning and the Clinton and Sea­ in attending morning St. Paul’s Anglican ser- Col. In.1. the service assisted by Dash-wood Trewartha, paraded 200 strong and marched to and from the church, Col. McDon­ ald taking the salute at the close of the service at the square. WASMAN—DAVIS wed-A quiet but pretty autumn ding was solemnized at Trivitt Mem­ orial church, Exeter, at high noon on Wednesday, October 30 th, when Rev. M. A. Hunt united in marriage Caroline Elizabeth Dyer, youngest daughter of .Mrs. A. Davis and the late Dan Davis, to Lawrence Was- man, only son of Mr. Charles Was- man and the late Mrs. Wasrnan, of Seaforth. The bride was given in marriage ‘by her uncle, Mr. S. Sweet. The couple were attended by Miss Dorothy Park, of Seaforth, and Mr. Alvin Cornish, of Exeter. During the signing of the register, Mr. A. Middlemiss sang and Miss K. Mac- Faul played the wedding music. The bride wore a sea foam blue velvet dress with small hat and veil to match and carried a white prayer book. The bridesmaid wore a dusty rose crepe dress with a shoulderette of Johanna Hill roses and black hat. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride’s mother. The groom’s gift to the bride was a cheque; to the bridesmaid a cameo pendant; to the groomsman a monogramed belt; to the organist a silver cross pendant. Guests were present at the wedding from Seaforth, Ingersoll, London. The bride’s going-away dress was a lightweight wool with black skirt and plaid coatee of black, beige and rust. Her coat was a check Harris tweed and accessories were black. After a honeymoon trip to Sudbury the couple will reside in Seaforth. The many friends of the bride and groom will join with the Times- vocate in extending best wishes their future welfare. ;Ad- for Mr.Mr, and Mrs. John Kemp and Kemp’s father, of Toronto, spent Sunday with Mrs. Kemp’s Sister, Mrs. Kenneth Hockey. Mrs. Kemp is remaining for a week's visit. the bride wool dress, accessories, will reside at Crediton. travelling in a black coat and On their return on the groom’s Their many Funeral of the late Isaac Hill The funeral of the late Isaac Hill was held at the Crediton United church Thursday afternoon of last week and The service Mr. Turner, music and sang a duet. Messrs. Mawhinney, Thos. Trevethick, King, Jack Hirtzel and Thos. Chambers, flower bearers were Sam King, Alvin jFinkbeiner, Maur­ ice Hirtzel, Howard Lightfoot. Among those present from a dis­ tance were Rev. and Mrs. Hagel- stein, Jean and Marshall, of Bright; Leslie Walker of the R.C.A.F., St. Thomas and Mr. and iMrs. Roy Hill. Detroit, the was largely attended, was conducted by Rev. The choir led with the Mr. and Mrs. Turner The pall-bearers were Joseph Woodall, George Trevethick, Eli and bearers Interment took place in Exeter cemetery. Hallowe’en Night Ghosts, spooks and hob-goblins were abroad Thursday evening of last week, the occasion being Hal­ lowe’en. The youngsters were out dressed in all manner of costumes, about the Main iStreet, visiting such places of business as were open and calling at the homes. They were treated generously to candy and cookies. There was little damage done to speak age being the fifteen electric windows were parties were held. of, the worst dam­ breaking of about street bulbs, Store soaped. Several THAMES ROAD Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Passmore Mr. aiid Mrs. Wm. Quinn of Exeter spent a few days with friends at Bowmanville. Mrs. Shier of Bryanston visited a few days with her parents. Mr. D. Parker lost a valuable Jersey cow last week. Mrs. Gollings has returned from Hensail where she has been at­ tending Mrs. J. Murdock. and Keep New Year’s Eve open for a dance and frolic in the Exeter Arena. A number of interesting- news items have been crowded out this week. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Flynn visit­ ed with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Carey at Glencoe on Sundav. Mrs. Ernest Cooper spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gibbs, and friends in Windsor. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Robinson, Thelma and Luella, of Detroit, visit­ ed on Sunday in Exeter and Mitch­ ell. A stag party was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. C. Mof­ fatt Friday evening, the occasion being a birthday celebration for Mr. Moffatt. There were four tables at bridge followed by an elaborate lunch. Several members of the Exeter Chapter 222 O.E.S. were in London Friday evening attending the school of instruction presided over by the Worthy Grand Matron of Hamilton. The Exeter Cubs were entertain­ ed on the evening of Hallowe’en by the Cubmaster, Dr. Harvey H. Cow­ en. The -Cubs were present in cos­ tume and were royally entertained by Dr. and Mrs. Cowen. Prior to her recent marriage Miss Caroline Davis was the re­ cipient of a beautiful end table and magazine rack presented by the A.Y.P.A. and the Women’s Associa­ tion of Trivitt Memorial church. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gardiner and Shirley, of Meaford, visited over the week-end at the home of Mr. Roy parsons. Mrs. Sam’l. Parsons, who has been visiting at Meaford for a number of weeks, returned to Exeter with -them. The Late John J. McCullagh The funeral of the late John J. McCullagh was held Monday af­ ternoon from his residence, lot 16, concession 11, Usborne, and was attended by a large gathering of neighbors and friends, Mr. Mc­ Cullagh being a highly respected member of the community. He was born on the 10th concession and had been a member of the Thames Road church all his life. The fun­ eral service was conducted by Rev. W. Mair assisted by Rev. Jas. An­ thony. A quartette comprising Mrs. A. W. Morgan, Mrs. J. Hod- gert, Wm. Moodie and W. Cann sang “When Peace Like a River”. Mr. McCullagh passed away Friday at the -age of 71 years after being ill since the beginning of the year. Born April 18, 186*9, he was the last surviving member of the fam­ ily of the late James McCullagh. On January 13th, 1897, he was married to Mary Ellen Cooper, his ! bereaved widow. Two daughters, i Mrs. John Turnbull, of Aylmer, '■ and Mrs. Robert Cann, of the Thames Road and one son, James, at home, also 18 grandchildren, survive. Mr. and Mrs. J. Turnbull and son Donald, of Aylmer attend­ ed the funeral. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Wm. Baker, Cooper McCurdy, Gerald Ford, Skinner, Alvin Cooper and Donald Turnbull. The flower bearers were Bruce Cooper, Fred Ford, Melville Skinner, John Cann and Milton Mc­ Cullagh. Interment was made in the Exeter Cemetery. I 1 i Delmar Trivitt W.A. The Woman’s Auxiliary of Trivitt Memorial Church met on Tuesday evening at the home of Mr.s. O. Winer with a fair attendance. The meeting opened with hymn 652 fol­ lowed by the Litany and prayers led by the president. Miss Bowey gave the scripture reading. The roll call was answered with a Bible verse containing the word thanksgiving. The treasurer’s report was given, showing an encouraging balance. It was moved and seconded that all bills be paid. It was decided to send a bale including a layette and used clothes in good condition to West­ ern relief. Mrs. Winer gave the Current Events from the Living Message which was very interesting and instructive after which the Na­ tional Anthem was sung. Mrs. Middleton. read a short portion ofc the study book. The meeting closed' with hymn 304 and the benediction. A d'ainty lunch was served by hostess. Hurondale Women’s Institute Mrs. Carman Gann was hostess for the October meeting. In the absence of the president the chair was filled by Mrs. Arthur Rundle. An interesting paper on “Source and Preparation of Some Everyday Foods” was given by Mrs. Harry Strang. Mrs. Earl Mitchell gave the history of the late author of the well-known hymn “What a Friend We Have in J.esus”, after which Mrs. C. Frayne sang the hymn by request. A couple of community songs were led by Mrs. J. Kernick. As Grace Beckler was unable to be present Mrs. M. Beckler gave a re­ port on a recent short course Grace attended. The roll call was ans­ wered by “The dish I like best to make.” Mrs. Rufus Kestle gave the Red Cross report and a fresh supply of material and yarn exhibited. A Hallowe’en story was read by Mrs. C. Camm and Mrs. Kirkland read a chapter from Dr. M. :S'trang Savage’s book “Auto­ biography of a Woman Sky Pilot”. Following the. National Anthem lunch was served by the committee. was tlie Died in Kirkton The death took place in Kirkton Sunday of Mr. Charles Edward Duf­ field who passed-away in his 74tli year after being 1,11 most of the summer. Mr. Duffield for 46 years was a barber at Kirkton and was highly esteemed in the community. He is survived by his widow and one son, Rev. Allen Duffield, of Sault Ste. Marie. The funeral was held Tuesday conducted by Rev Mr, Rap- son with interment at. Zion cemetery. clearing AUCTION SALE MAN WANTED Dependable man with car to call on our regular customers and help to handle dur Fall and Christmas business in this sec­ tion. New low prices with spec­ ial pay and training assures good weekly income from start. Write Sales Manager, Fuller Brush Company, London, Ontario. AUCTION SALE 100-ACRE FARM, FARM STOCK IMPLEMENTS AND FEED McNeil and Nairn, auctioneers, will sell by public auction on LOT B, ("ON. C, USBORNE Three miles south of Elimville THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14tli 1940, commencing at one o’clock sharp the following: HORSES—1 gelding rising'4 years old; 1 mare rising 4 years old. CAT1LE—3 Durham cows due to calf in spring; 2 Holstein cows, fresh; 1 Jersey cow due 2 heifers steers HOG'S—1 ber. HAY—15 IMPLEMENTS—McCormick 6 ft. cut; Maxwell hay loader, steel hay rake, seed drill, cultivator, disc harrow, set iron harrows, land rol­ ler, two-’furrow gang plow, 2 walk­ ing plows, scuffler, 10-inch grind­ er. 1J h.p. gas engine, 4 h.p. gas engine, waggon, hay rack, set trucks, stock rack, set sleighs, bug­ gies, cutter, root’ pulper, 150 ft. rope, car, slings, hay-fork, pulleys, fanning mill, 2 set 2,000 lb. scales, turnip drill, scraper, trailer and rack, Massey-Harris ceam separa­ tor, nearly new, milk pails, 2 sets double harness, horse collars, ex­ tension ladders, emery stone, wheel bar,row, wire stretchers, Ford coach, pump jack, full line of carpenter tools and blacksmith tools including forge, vice, etc., quantity of 8-inch tile, steel drums, whiffletrees, neck- yokes, chains, shovels, forks and a host of articles useful on the farm. FARM—Consisting of 100 acres of choice grass land, abundance of water, windmill, brick house, frame barn, drive shed An A-l grass farm. T'ERMiS—On land, made known on day of sale. ‘Chattels—Cash. Positively no reserve. Everything offered will be sold to the highest bidder. McNEIL & NAIRN, Auctioneers. FRANK ANDERSON, Executor, John T. Hicks’ Estate. 2 years old; brood sow due tons of mixed / — Of --- FARM STOCK & IMPLEMENTS The ^undersigned auctioneer has received instructions to sell by pub­ lic auction on t Highway No. 4 just South of Exeter- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14th 19401, at 2,00 o’clock the following: in spring; 4 yearling in Decern- hay. mo wel­ NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all creditors and others having claims' against the estate of SAM­ UEL M. SMITH, late of the Town- ship4 of Usborne, in the County of Huron, Farmer, who died on the Twelfth day of November, 1935, are required to forward their claims duly proven to the undersigned on or before the Twentieth day of No­ vember-, 1940. AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIV- EN that after the said date the Exe­ cutors will proceed to distribute the estate having regard only to the claims of which they then have^ notice. DATED at Exeter, Ont., this day of October, 1940. WILLIAM J. SiMITI-I, Exeter, WESLEY WEBBER, R.R. tralia. Executors. shall 23rd 1, and Cen- Earl and Marie .Heywood at the entertainment held Saintsbury Church supper on Wed­ nesday evening of last week. Their numbers were much appreciated by the very large attendance. assisted at the Cow due in March; cow due in April; 2 spring calves, 11 pigs,, weighing 150 pounds; sow with 9 pigs, 3 weeks old at time of sale; 9 pigs, 40 hens. Binder, mower, cultivator, hay rake, roller, seed drill, disc, riding plow, walking plow, gang plow, set of harrows, cutter, wagon, hay rack, gravel box, root pulper, heavy har­ ness, fanning mill, separator, barrels, chains, -whiffletrees, other articles. Chrysler car and trailer. TERMS — CASH MRS. WM. HODGEiRT, Proprietress. F. COATES, Clerk F. TAYLOR, Auctioneer ladder, cream boxes, forks, neckyokes and FOR SALE SIX SHORTHORN BULLS 3 dark roans, 1 medium roan, 1. red, 1. white, good bulls priced rea­ sonably including our show bulls-, that topped their class in nine of the County Fairs in Huron, Perth, Middlesex, and Bruce Counties.— W. C. F. Oestricher, Crediton. 2tc FARMS FOR SALE 100 acres, three miles southwest of Hensail, Lot 13, Con. 3, Hay Township. Hydro, good bank barn with good stabling, implement house, hen house, good well, hardwood bush, 10 acres of fall wheat and fall plowing done. Also 50 acres, north half of Lot 12, Con. 4, Hay Town- Thirty acres plowed from sod I • ship. Thirty acres plowed from sod ’last spring, balance in grass; good well with windmill. Also 100 acres, grass farm, Lot No. 11, Con. 5, Hay Township, with never-failing spring creek running across it. Apply to Mrs,. J. p. Todd on Lot 13, Con. 3, Hay Township. 10-30-tfc NOTICE TO CREDITORS Re: MARY HAIST ,late of the Vil­ lage of Crediton in the County of Huron, Widow, deceased. CREDITORS AND OTHERS hav­ ing claims against the estate of the said deceased are required to send full particulars of such claims duly verified to the undersigned on or' before the 9th day of November, 1940, after which date the Exe­ cutors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said estate, havln, gard only notice has DATED her, 1940. F. to the claims been received, this 25th day W. M0RL0CK, g re- of which of Octo- Executor Crediton, Ont. 10-31-2 tc..