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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-12-05, Page 4THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATETHURSDAY, DECEMBER BOh 1!)1° Exeter COOK’S Hensall Rock Bottom Cash Stores FRESH CRISP Soda Biscuits GOLDEN WAX BEANS 8 oz. Vanilla Extract 2 lbs.25c 1 Oc tin 13c 2 SCHNEIDERS’ Sausage Small Link pound I PWPIN® PXgS- 15c ■■nmniwnmmmiflyfiiriWll COOK’S SPECIAL BLEND COFFEE fps Fresh OAc Ground 20c Mincemeat CUT MIXED PEEl Orange, Lemon, Citron Large COUNTRY STYLE SAUSAGE 2 lb. tin EXETER Phone 56 23c 25c lb. 5 2 lbs.35c 5 ggg ROCK BOTTOM CASH STORES The Store That Gives You Value HENSALL Phone 48 RED CROSS SOCIETY Friday, December 13th is the last shipping day of the year. Will all units see that all sewing given out during the year is completed and brought in for shipment so the books may be closed and reports prepared. The Treasurer acknowledges the receipt of the following: Eastern Star, $.2i3.'8'5; Main St. Church Unit, $11.94. WAR TIME COMMITTEE The Centralia War Time Unit re­ cently handed J. R. C. Moffatt, treasurer of the Exeter and District War Time Committee, the sum of $24.01, the net proceeds of a shoot­ ing match held at Centralia. At the request of the Centralia Unit the amount has been forwarded to the Toronto Telegram for the British War Victims’ Fund. This is a very worthy cause and the Centralia people are to be congratulated on the result. Who will be next to help some worthy wartime work? The Exeter War Savings Com­ mittee, a branch of the Exeter and District War Time Board, with the co-operation of Mrs. Cochrane, is showing “Convoy”, an excellent picture, in Leavitt’s Theatre on Monday evening next at 7.15 and 9.15. The price of admission is the purchase of a war savings stamp and 15c. Both stamp and ticket may be purchased at the door, or from members of the Committee. Do not fail to see this remarkable picture and help to stamp out Hit­ ler. In the purchase of the wa>’ savings stamp for this entertain­ ment it is not necessary to have it attached to a new certificate card. You can purchase a loose stamp at the theatre door. Returns have been made by the waste material collection commit­ tee, J. A. Traquair, Ulric Snell, Ce­ cil Stewart and Jos. B. Creech and the net proceeds amounting to $51.25 have been handed to the treasurer of the War Time Commit­ tee. All kinds of material wore collected in Exeter and vicinity, while Crediton, Centralia and Dash­ wood each contributed several dol­ lars worth. All who helped in this work have the sincere thanks of the War Time Committee. It was good work well done. BIRTHS PARSONS—In Mrs. Patterson’s Hos­ pital, Hensall, on Thursday, No­ vember 28, to Mr. and Mrs. Ar­ chie Parsons of Kippen, a son. STEPHEN—At Dr. Fletcher’s Hos­ pital, on Thursday, November 2 8th, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ste­ phen, of Woodham, a daughter. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sweitzei’ of Shipka wish to announce the en­ gagement of his youngest daugh­ ter, Ida Wilma to Harold Finnigan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Finnigan of London, the marriage to take place the middle of Decem­ ber. cc Propose Cutting Off L.H. & B. North of Clinton Notice has been given to the clerks of the municipalities from Clinton to Wingham bordering on the London, Huron and Bruce rail­ way that action js being taken to have that portion of the road clos­ ed. Started almost sixty-five years ago, the London-to-Wingham road, was known as the London, Huron and Bruce, and oft referred to as the ‘’butter and egg special”. Old­ er residents will recall when there were four trains a day over this line, two going each way. Often the train would be jammed to ca­ pacity with standing room at times at a premium. At each stop large quantities of farm produce and merchandise were picked up and the line was considered to be one of the best paying branches of the Canadian National Railway. Of late years the bus and truck lines to and from London have cut deeply into the railroad revenue. A few years ago the passenger service was reduded to one train going north in the morning and returning in the evening. Notification of the proposal to dis­ continue the line from Clinton north was sent out Saturday and no doubt there will be a strong protest against the proposal. Cutting off the railroad would mean leav­ ing such centres as Belgrave and Londesboro without rail connections and provision would have to be made to serve these municipalities with mail and express. The notification to municipal clerks pointed out that he C.N.R. had applied to the government to discontinue the railroad line from Clinton Junction to Wingham Junction. Indications are that if such comes about the line will be entirely scrapped with the rails taken up. The municipal councils interested will no doubt seriously consider the effect such action would have and will act according­ ly. CARD OF THANKS Miss Ila Willis wishes to thank the friends who so kindly remember­ ed her with flowers, cards and treats and who also called to see her while a patient in Victoria Hospital with special thanks to her Sunday School class while recuperating at hei* home. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Mrs. Jona­ than Cooper wish to express their sincere thanks to all the friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy extended during their re­ cent sad bereavement, for the beautiful floral tributes, for the loan of cars and especially to Mrs. Ed Johns and Mrs. Harold Bell for their beautiful duet. To Rev. Mr. Mail’ and Rev, Mr. Penrose and to all who assisted in any way. JAMES ST. RED CROSS UNIT ELECT OFFICERS The James St. Unit of the Red Cross Society held its first annual election of officers at a meeting held Tuesday, December 5th. The following slate of officers was pre­ sented for 1941 and accepted' Pres., Mrs. (Dr.) Fletcher; vice- pres., Mrs. D. A. Anderson; sec.- treas., Mrs. Reg. Moffatt; yarn con­ vener, Mrs. J. Bowey; sewing com­ mittee, Mrs. Cutbush, Mrs. Motz, Mrs. T. Baker, Mrs. Pym; knitting and inspection committee, Mrs. Kyle, Mrs. Rowcliffe, Mrs. Boyle. Mrs. Weekes; quilting committee, Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Thomson, Mrs. Passmore, and Mrs. Buswell; work committee, Mrs. Rowcliffe, Mrs. Stone and conveners of all commit­ tees. In her annual report the treasur­ er reported that $495.05 had been raised since organizing. Knitting committee reported the following work accomplished in the past year: 663 pairs socks, 1 pail* sea­ man’s socks, S3 V-neck sweaters. 1 turtle-neck sweater, 5 scarves, 5 helmets, 4 pairs half-mitts, 35 pairs wristlets; 2 pairs knee caps and 25 refugee articles. 'Sewing committee reported as follows: 59 pairs pyjamas, 35 hos­ pital gowns, 9 surgeons caps and gowns, 101 pneumonia jackets, 52 pillow cases, 3 bed jackets, 52 handkerchiefs, 12 towels, 65 quilts, 5 suits, 11 pants, boys’ clothes; 20 girls’ dresses, 8 ladies’ dresses and 4 jumpers, 4 skirts, 6 nightgowns; 23 bloomers, 11 carpet balls and 3 4 small articles. Ministerial Association The Ministerial Association met at the Main St. United church par­ sonage Monday afternoon. Owing to the blocked roads the attendance was small. President, Rev. Wm. Mair was in the chair. The finan­ cial report indicating a small bal­ ance was read by Rev. Mr . Bea- com, of ‘Grand Bend, and adopted. Rev. Mr. Grigg told of his recent trip to New York State amongst the Baptist associations. The outstand­ ing need he found there was for evangelism. The churches are eag­ erly and enthusiastically organiz­ ing N.Y. state for special evangel­ ical work. The Week of Prayer was considered and each locality and each church in the locality was re­ quested to make special provision for due observance of same. A 'dain­ ty lunch was served by the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Woods, for which a cordial vote of thanks was given, The next meeting will be held1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Anthony. IN MEMORIAM WALPER'—In loving memory of a dear husband and father, Jacob Walper, who passed away De­ cember 10, 193 8. Two years have passed since that sad day When one we loved was called away The depths of sorrow we cannot tell Of the loss of one we loved so well. And while he sleeps a peaceful sleep His memory we shall always keep. —Ever remembered by his wife and family pp MOUNT CARMEL As a result of the recent snow storm the roads in this vicinity are imuassable for car traffic. «<Mrs. Tom Morkin of Lucan spent Sunday at her home here. Mrs. Joe Slavin and Mrs. A. Mor­ rissey and Mr. Benny Morrissey spent Thursday in Chatham. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Hartman and Mr. and Mrs. C. Regier spent Monday in London. Mrs. C. Regan has returned to her home afte spending a week with he daughter, Mrs. Joe Diet- rich . Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Carey at­ tended the funeral of Mr. Ducharme of Drysdale on Friday. SHOCKING SHARKS On the picturesque island of Grand .'Manan, largest of the Quoddy Islands at the mouth of the Bay of Fundy, dwell fisherfolk who 'Con­ trol the world’s herring market and whose daily lives are spent in sup­ plying its needs, writes Priscilla Hazen n the October issue of 'C-I-L Oval. The gravest threat to the safety and prosperity of their trade is the shark. In the past, when a shark swam into one of the weirs albout the islands to plunder the nets of these New Brunswick fishermen, they shot or harpooned it to death. Neither method was without peril. Should the wound not cause instant death— and there must have 'been countless times when it didn’t—the frenzied monster would tug the men in -their small 'boat miles out to sea or, un- alble to find its way out of the weir, would thrash around inside breaking down the ipalisaded barriers and overturning the boat, not infrequent­ ly causing damage to valuable equip­ ment and loss of life and limb. No longer do the islanders fear the approach of this voracious creature! Dynamite brings death and destruc­ tion to the shark. Tied to the spear­ head of the harpoon is a stick of dynamite into which has 'been in­ serted an electric blasting cap. Upon the application of an electric cur­ rent, a 'fine platinum wire embedded in the loose cap charge and con­ necting the lead-in wires is heated to incandescence. This causes the cap to explode which in turn fires the dynamite charge. Today, when this scavenger of the seas comes to satisfy its tremen­ dous appetite, the men aim their le­ thal weapon at it. As the spearhead sinks into the flesh of its gigantic bulk, they connect the length of wire from the harpoon to a source of elec­ tric current in the boat and immed­ iately there is a terrific explosion. A geyser of bloodstained water shoots high into the air and the huge car­ cass of the dead fish floats to the surface. Thus dynamite helps to maintain and 'promote still another of 'Canadas basic industries by pre­ serving the herring market at Grand Manan. BOARD OF EDUCATION The regular meeting’ of the Board of Education was held in the Public Library Monday evening December 2nd. Absent, W. H. Dearing. Previous minutes were approved. Committee re fire extinguisher re ported progress but full report to be made later. H. S. Principal reported for the High School for November. Num­ ber on roll, 195. Mrs. Mitchell had substituted for two days during the absence of Miss Tape, other­ wise staff had been complete. Stools for science room had arrived. Lit­ erature and envelopes re collection of funds for sailors of the navy bad been received and with the Board’s permission would be distributed this “Navy Week”. Annual dance was held and school funds increas­ ed by almost sixty dollars. Roof of school had been repaired. Board was asked to make arrangements for December 5th, when the Safe­ ty League films would, be shown at the Arena to the school pupils. A few supplies were needed. Per G. Lawson and C. V. Pickard adop­ tion of this report, needed supplies to be purchased. The non-attendance of pupils of school age to be looked after at once by the truant officer and report on same made to the Board. The public school principal re­ ported for November. No. on roll, 164. Staff had been complete. School had been closed for one day and Miss Love’s room for four days owing to outbreak of scarlet fever. Inspector Beacom had paid his fall visit to the school on Mon­ day and Tuesday, November 18th and 19 th. He recommended a change of slate blackboards from the vacant room to the principal's room, also the lights from there­ to rooms 2 and 3. Exams covering the work of the last three months had been held in most rooms. Re­ port cards to be given out this week. Parents’ day at the school was very successful, about 80 par­ ents were present. A few supplies were needed, including books for Miss Armstrong’s room. Per J. N. Willis and W. J. Smith adoption of this report, supplies necessary to be procured. Carried. Per W. May and G. Lawson that the Building and Grounds Commit­ tee look after the exchange of new boards, also the change of lights. Carried. ■Correspondence from the Navy League outlining its work with some recommendations were read and discussed. ■Letter from the Department with questionnaire regarding the High School district equalized assess-. ment, days’ attendance, etc., was also read by the chairman and ex­ plained. The High School Principal re­ ported that the notice regarding the intensive vocational training for boys in the line of war work had been read and posted up in the •school. Mr. Wethey was asked to give the matter further attention. The Public School Inspector’s re­ port was read and adopted. The Chairman reported that the educa­ tional grant for $100-2.14 had been received; also agricultural grant of $31.11. •.Correspondence from the Ontario Safety League, setting Thursday. December 5th for the date of the films as mentioned on Principal Wethey’s report. The Building and Grounds Committee were asked to look after the seating for same. Mr. Lawson reported that names of winners in the field day sports were being placed on the shield. Per Mrs. Beavers and G. Lawson That the following accounts be paid. Carried. W. J. Beer, sup­ plies, $2.7'5; B. W F Beavers. $3.61; W. S. Cole, $4.00; Grigg j Stationery, Library supplies, $62.5-5; Jones and May, supplies, $12.70; W. T. Skinner, supplies, $42.12; Times-Advocate, supplies, $8.60; Browning’s drug store, H. S. Supplies, $2.80; Exeter Arena, $20'0.00. Adjournment, W. J. Smith. K. MacFaul, Sec. MRS. JONATHAN COOPER The death occurred on Wednes­ day, November 20th, of Mrs. Jona­ than Cooper at the home of her son, Bruce, of Elimville, in her 82nd year. Born in Usborne Township, her maiden name was Isabella Hogg, a daughter of Joseph and Isabella Hogg. In the year 18’8'5 she was un­ ited in marriage to Jonathan Coo­ per who predeceased her in 1929. Practically all her life had been spent in Usborne Township, where she was highly respected by all who knew her. A good friend and neighbor and a kind, loving and de­ voted mother, she was a member of the Elimville United Church. She is survived by a family of one son, Bruce, two daughters, Mrs. Melville Skinner and Mrs. Fred Ford; two step-daughters, Mrs. Nel­ son Baker and Mrs. John McCul- : lough, and three sisters, Mrs. Sam- • uel Gunning, Mrs. James Mills and Mrs. William Stephens. The pallbearers were six grand­ pons, Delmar Skinner, Gerald Ford, Alvin Cooper, Wellington Baker, Cooper McCurdy and James McCul­ lough and the flower bearers were four grandsons and two neighbors, Arnold Ford, Ross Skinner, Reg Ford, Billie Ford, Earl Coultis and John Miners. The funeral was largely attended and was held oo Saturday, November 23rd to the .Elimville Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Mai1' ;• of Elimville church and Rev. Mr. Penrose, a former pastor. Friends attended the funeral from Centralia. | Farquhar, Exeter, Woodham, Whal­ en, Motherwell, Kirkton, Seaforth and Rannock. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all creditors and others hav­ ing claims against the Estate of PHEOBE JANE PENHALE, late of the Township of Hay, in the County of Huron, Widow, who died on the 18th day of November, 1940, are required to forward their claims duly proven to the undersigned on or before the 23rd day of Decem­ ber, 1940. AND NOTICE IS FURTHER I GIVEN that after the said date the Executors will proceed to distrib­ ute the Estate having regard only to the claims of which they then shall have notice. DATED at Exeter, Ont., this 3rd day of December. 1940. F. W. GLADMAN, Solicitor for Horace H. Pfaff and Thos. Harrison, Execu­ tors. NOTICE TO CREDITORS re GEORGE J. SCOTT late of the Township of Stephen in the County of Huron, Gentleman, de­ ceased. CREDITORS and others having j claims against the estate of the said j deceased are required to send full particulars of such claims duly veri­ fied to either of the undersigned executors on or before the 14th day of December 19 40 after which date the executors will proceed to dis­ tribute the assets of the said es­ tate, having regard only to the- claims of which notice has been re­ ceived. Dated this 3 0th day of November. 1940. VERNE SHARPE, R.R. 2, Dashwood, Ont. CLIFFORD NEIL, 63'5 Dominion Public Bldg., Windsor, Ont. . Executors IN MEMORIAM PRESZCATOR—In loving memory of our dear father who passed away one year ago, December 1st, 1939. Farewell, dear father, thy work is o’er, Thy willing hands will toil no more. A loving father, kind and true; No one on earth we'll find like you. —'Fondly remembered by his wife and family. The area sown to fall wheat In the autumn of 1940 is estimated at 555,000 acres, a decrease of 261,000 acres or 32 per cent as compared with the 816,200 acres sown in 1939. The condition at October 31 was reported at 91 per cent df the long-time average yield per acre as compared with 98 per cent in 1939. Exeter Public School has shown a decided increase in the number of pupils making weekly deposits ill the Penny Savings Bank. The per­ centage making deposits during September and -October was 83. The amount on deposit at the end of October was $560.52 as compar­ ed with $9'39.88 at the end of Oc­ tober last year. The decrease is partly due to the fact that many of the pupils have invested their sav­ ings in War 'Savings Certificates. A factory foreman who had some 300 hands under him went into the army, became a captain of a com­ pany but could not get into the habit of calling his soldiers ‘men*. He invariably referred to them as ‘my hands*. Imagine, therefore, the surprise of his commanding officer when the captain turned in a report of an engagement, in which he said he ‘had the very good fortune 'to have only one of ‘my hands’ shot through the nose*. eer Sales Books are the best Counter Check Books made in Canada. They cost no more than ordinary books and always give satisfaction. We are agents and will be pleased to quote you on any style or quantity required. See Your Home Printer First FAMILY SHOWS GOOD record in war services The family of Mrs. William Mit­ chell, Wellington Street, and her late husband, holds something of a record in war-time service. In the First Great War four of their five sons enlisted, the fifth being under age. • In the present war the fifth volunteered but failed to meet the medical requirements. Two of the others are in home defence units. Four of Mrs. Mitchell’s daughters are engaged in Red Cross work; eight grandsons are at present in uniform in various | branches of active service, two of • them overseas 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren be­ long to the Boy Scouts or Girl Guides. NOTICE TO CREDITORS RE: ROBERT SKINNER, late of the Village of Exeter, in the Coun­ ty of Huron, Gentleman, deceased. CREDITORS AND OTHERS hav­ ing claims against the estate of the said deceased are required on or before December 10th, 19 40. to file with the undersigned Executor, full particulars of their claims duly veri­ fied, after which date the said Exe­ cutor will proceed to distribute the assets of said estate, having regard only to the claims of which notice has been received. DATED this 20th day of Novem­ ber, 1940. The Canada Trust Company Executor London. Ontario, by J. W. Morley, its Solicitor, Exeter, Ontario THE TIMES-ADVOCATE Buy Christmas Seals Do your bit for the Queen Alex­ andra Sanatorium at Byron by pur­ chasing Christmas Seals and assist in the great fight against tubercu­ losis. It is a most worthy cause. Thos. Pryde, chairman for Exeter, will accept your donations. NOTICE TO CREDITORS RE: HENRY WELSH, late of the Village of Exeter, in the County of Huron. Gentleman deceased. CREDITORS AND OTHERS hav­ ing claims against the estate of the said deceased are required on or be­ fore December 10th, 1940, to file with the undersigned Solicitor for the Administrator, full particulars of their claims duly verified, after which date the Administrator will proceed to distribute the assets of said estate, having regard only to the claims of which notice has been received. DATED this 20th day of Novem­ ber, 1940, J. W. MORLEY, Solicitor for Administrator EXETER, Ont. AUCTION SALE of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE The undersigned has received in­ structions to sell by public auction on SATURDAY, DEC. 7th, 1940 ANDRE W STREET, JSXETER at one o’clock sluirp the following: ■One cook stove, kitchen table, 19 chairs, 3 rockers, cupboard, Daven­ port, sealers, lawn mower, dishes of all kinds, washing machine, boiler, chest of drawers. TERMS—Cash F. TAYLOR, Auctioneer. MRS. THOS. SEERS, Proprietress AUCTION SALE of PURE BRED SHORTHORNS TUESDAY, DEC. lOtli, 1940 Auction Sale of 20 head of Scotch Shorthorns, 10 bulls and 10' females at the Elmdorph Stock Farm, Var­ na, Ont. (Herd fully accredited and blood tested. Terms, Cash, or bank paper iu thirty days without interest, the same as cash. Duncan Brown and Harold Jack- son, Auctioneers. Herbert H. Keys, Varna, Ontario. AUCTION SALE of FARM STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS The undersigned auctioneer has received instructions to sell by pub­ lic aution on CONCESSION 4, STEPHEN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 1940, at 1.30 o’clock, the following: HORSES—-2 good work horses. COWS—1 cow due in March. IMPLEMENTS—M.H. binder, cul­ tivator, disc harrow, walking plow, set harrows, wagon, light wagon, scuffler, sugar beet lifter, good set of harness, nearly new; whiff le- trees, chains, neckyokes, forks, mower and other articles. HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS—Cook stove, baby carriage. TERM'S—Cash MIKE URBAN, Proprietor. F. COATES, Clerk FRANK TAYLOR.Auctioneer AUCTION SALE FARM STOCK & IMPLEMENTS The undersigned auctioneer has received instructions to sell by pub­ lic auction on LOT 12, CON. 5, USBORNE TUESDAY, DEC. 10th, 1940 at 1.00 o’clock, the following: HORSES'—Clyde mare, 10 yrs. old; Belgian mare, 10 years old: grey mare 11 years old; Belgian rising 3 years; Percheron rising 3 years; suckling colt. CATTLE; Cow due Jan. 2; cow due Jan. 29; 12 cows due Feb. 1: cow due Feb. 5; cow due Feb. 12; cow due Feb. 22; Holstein spring calf, Hereford bull rising 2 years. HOGS—'6 pigs 8 weeks, old day of sale; '5 pigs weighing 180 lbs- each. .POULTRY—60 hens all pullet.? Dog. IMPLEMENTS — M.H. binder; mower, cultivator, 1-horse scuffler, seed drill, 15 hoe; hay rake, fan­ ning mill, riding plow, 2 walking plows, root pulper, 2-furrow plow; set of harrows; land roller, 3 hay forks; rope, slings, pulleys, set sleighs, buggy, cutter, hay rack, 2 sets of double harness, grain bags, International cream separator, new; wheel barrow; heavy rubber-tired wagon, new; forks, whiffletrees. chains, boxes, barrels, pails, single harness and other articles. GRAIN—10 tons clover hay; 10' tons of timothy hay; 400 bushels mangolds; 1000 bushels turnips; 600 bus. oats and barley mixed; 40 bus. of buckwheat; 25 bus. of wheat. HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS—3 lan­ terns, coal oil lamp, coal oil stove with oven; bed. TERMS—Cash I-IAROILD BEAVERS, Prop. F. COiA.TES, Clerk. F. TAYLO'R, Auctioneer. FARMS FOR SALE 100 acres, three miles southwest of Hensall, 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 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; I’m in a l'Oder mood 2day», & feel poetic, 2; 4 fun I’ll just------off a line & send it off to 2 U.