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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-01-21, Page 1Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 21st, 1943 Single Copy, 5 cents ICES Special Batting for Comforters This batting opens up size 72x90 inches in a real nice quality and retails at 45c per roll LADIES’, MISSES’ and GIRLS’ WINTER COATS Store closes at noon on Wednesdays and 11 o’clock on Saturday Nights. We are placing on- sale this week the balance of our stock of Ladies’, Misses’ & Girls’ winter coats. We still have a good range of sizes to choose from. These coats are greatly reduced in price to clear in a hurry. Get a good coat at the price of a cheap one SPRING PRINTS We have just received a shipment of new' spring prints. These are in good quality Wabasso and Boulevard qualities to retail at 25c and 29c a yard New Patterns in Table Oilcloths now in stock :*llllllllllllllllllllillllillllllll 11111191 llllllliilllll!!!!! I! lillli liHi 111 HIllIillllH IIIIIIIIIIIIiIi9 lllllllliiti IIIII|lillIIIII£ We Sell War Savings Stamps | Buy as many and as often as you can. Each 25c will provide a bullet to s help defeat the Axis. E FiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiBHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir* Splendid Values in Overcoats We have some real values in Men’s Winter Overcoats. If you are in need of a coat it might be a wise move to secure one this winter. lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillilllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllliilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliillllllllllllllHIHIIIllllllHIH Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday SERGT. F. C. ZURBRIGG OF THE R.C.A.F, HAS MADE SUPREME SACRIFICE Mr, Charles Zurbrigg, opto metrist, and Mrs. Zurbrigg and fam ily, who recently moved to Exeter from Lucan, will have the sympathy of many friends in the loss of their eldest son, Sgt. Franklin Charles Zurbrigg, of the B.C.A.F., who on Friday last was officially reported ’’killed in action”. This sad news was contained in a communication from Ottawa. Sgt. Zurbrigg, who was in his 26th year, was born in Lucan, where he attended the public and high schools and after graduating from the latter attended Normal School in London. At the -time of his en listment he was teaching school at Denfield. In August, ’1941, he en tered Manning Depot, Toronto, and on May 9, 1942, he received his wings as an ail’ observer at Fingal. He went overseas on 'the 2nd of September and has seen considerable action since that time. Sgt. Zurbrigg was an exemplary young man, and while not well known in Exeter, was highly esteem ed by his many friends in Lucan, He introduced Scouting into Lucan, first as a Lone Scout and afterwards was ‘made a King’s Scout. He was active in church and other circles. Surviving besides his parents are one brother, Bert, and a sister, Laurene. His father, C. E. Zurbrigg, has been in business as an optomet rist in Exeter for a number of years, taking oVer the business of the late Saxon Fitton. In Decem ber last the family moved ' to Exe ter into the residence on Andrew Street recently purchased from Mr. Spencer, of Hensall. At the Exe ter Lions Club meeting on Friday last a resolution of sympathy was passed and on Sunday morning a minute of silence was observed in the .Tames St. United Church in me mory of the young flier. 600 YOUNG CHICKEN DESTROYED IN FIRE When fire broke out in the broo der-room of the Hogarth Chick Hat chery on Sunday morning about 600 young chickens were destroyed. The fire alarm sounded about 10.45 and neighbors and firemen rushed to the scene, The brooder-room is situated in a frame building attach ed to the rear of the Hogarth home. The flames had gained considerable headway when the firemen arrived but were soon brought under con trol. A dense smoke had filled the building and home. The incuba tors in an adjoining part of the building were not damaged. Black Figs, dried IL Product of California .........pv* uvt New Pearl Soap ralrp Made by an entirely new process .... LanC yv Crisco 1 ]L In1 the new paper carton ..........,4 Canadian Cheese, per lb. New colored, 29c; Rich Tasty white dwt 2 bars 11cSunlight Soap Absolutely Fare .. xoaple Peas...........per tin 10c Dares Shortbread Biscuits IL A. plain, dainty cookie ..........pci Popping Corn 9 ]L« It pops well ............................... “ wvU Phone 32 Jones & May Your Superior Store raBHHHKS iimiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmmtiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii PREPAYMENT OF TAXES A GOOD INVESTMENT First Instalment Discount allowed if paid on or before: February 1st ...................... 2 % March 1st ....... 1& % April 15 th ....... 1 % Second Instalment Discount allowed if paid on or -before: February 1st...... ........... 4 % March 1st ....... 3 J % April 15 th .................... 3 % HOCKEY iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiii TONIGHT Thursday at 8.15 ANNUAL MEETING OF FAIR BOARD The annual meeting of the Exe ter Agricultural Society was held in the council chambers Monday af ternoon with a fair representation. Dr. E. S. Steiner presided. A re port of the fall fair was given by the secretary, Clark Fisher, who stated that while the exhibits were outstanding this year, the gate re ceipts were down a trifle. Two field competitions were held, one in Car- tier Oats and the other in No. 21 Barley. The provincial Shorthorn show was one of the outstanding fea tures of the fair. It was decided to hold a fair again this year pending the Provincial grants, the dates set being September 15 and 16. Dr. Steiner, who has been presi dent for two years, resigned his posi tion and William C. Oestreichei’ was elected. First vice-president, Ce cil Rowe; second vice-president, Verne Pincombe; secretary-trea surer, Clark Fisher; directors, Wil liam Coates, G. A. Cann, Percy Pass- more, Dr. Steiner, Dan Dew, Wil liam Ellerington, Garnet Hicks, Harry Coates and Preston Dearing. Lady directors, Mrs. L. F. Howey, Mrs. Rufus Kestle and Mrs. E. J. Green. Delegates appointed to at tend the district convention in Lon don on February 10 and the pro vincial convention in Toronto on February 11 and 12 were Mrs. How ey and Dr. Steiner, alternates, Mrs. Kestle and Wm. Oestreicher. Jas. P. Bowey and B. M. Francis were appointed as auditors. FIRE THREATENS BUSINESS SECTION WHEN BAKERY BURNS With one of the worst storms of the .season raging at the time, fire broke out Tuesday morning in the bakeshop of W. E. Middleton in the heart of the business section of town and but for the heroic efforts of the firemen and the assistance of many friends, the results might have been much more disastrous. Battling against the biting winds and snow the firemen laid a line of hose from William Street to the rear of the bakery while another line was laid on Main Street and carried over the top of N. Hockey’s barber shop to fight the fire from that direction. Tile firemen were assisted by many willing helpers while many more watched the proceedings. The bakery is in two sections and the fire started in the rear. It was first discovered when Mr. Middle ton opened a door and found the room filled with smoke. He im mediately turned in the alarm. Ow ing to the severe cold their was some unavoidable delay and .the fire was well under way when the' water was turned on. A dense smoke filled the place and seeped into the main part - of the building. When the fire threatened to break through into the main building considerable of the furni ture and contents of the living quar ters were removed to nearby places. The fire, however, was confined to the bakery and was brought un der control but not before the bake shop was turned into a shambles. The biggest damage was to the large brick oven that was cracked from the heat and the water. About four and a half tons of flour and quan tities of baking material were dam aged. The dough mixer and some other machines were unharmed. A great quantity of dough ready to be made into bread created an aw ful mess. The damage is estimated at be tween eight and ten thousand dol lars and is covered by insurance. Splendid courage was displayed by Mrs. Middleton, who, in .the thick of the blinding and choking smoke which filled the main building, dir ected the removal of the furnishings from the living apartments. A call was .sent to the fire bri gade at No. 9 S.F.T.S, and after battling drifts and storm, the fire men and fire engine arrived at the scene as the fire was brought un der control. The ready response of the brigade was much appreciated by the .town officials and businessmen. EXETER BUILDINGS TO BE INSPECTED FOREIRE HAZARDS The regular meeting of the. muni cipal council of the Village of Exe ter was held in the town hall with Reeve Tuckey and all members of the council present. The minutes of the statutory meeting of January 11 were read and adopted on the motion of Councillors Southcott and Bierling, Communications were read and dealt with as follows: Department of Public Welfare re relief of par ty. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Dignan and Hern that we accept responsibility in this case, Gutta Percha Rubber Co., re fire hose and equipment, filed. Navy League of Canada, re grant, tabled. By-law No. 2, 19 43, re appointments was laid over to next meeting. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Dignan that the Fire Chief make a thorough in spection of buildings in this village with regard to fire hazards. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Bierling and Southcott that the council meet with the fire men at their first meeting, Thurs day, February 4, and that the clerk notify the fire chief to this effect. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Southcott and Bierling that grants of ten dollars each be made to the Salvation Army, the Wai’ Memorial Children’s Hospital and the Navy League of Canada. Members of Council expressed the hope that Reeve Tuckey would be elected Warden of Huron County for this year. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the mo tion of Councillors Bierling and Dignan; Salvation Army, $10.00; War Memorial Children’s Hospital, $10.00; Navy League of Canada,- $10.00; City of Toronto, share re lief charges, $44.60; John Cox!,, snow plowing, $13.00; Henry Green, snow plowing, $15.60. All motions were carried. Ad journment on the motion of Coun cillor Hern. C. V. Pickard, Clerk i EXETER BOYS I RECEIVE COMMISSIONS Two Exeter boys with the R.C.A.F* are due for congratulations. Bartie Motz, who has been overseas for some time, was recently promoted from a Pilot Officer to a Flying Officer, Allan Penhale, son pf Mr. and Mrs, Asa J. Penhale, who was recently posted to Debert, N.S., has been coms1 missioned as a pilot Officer. Pilot Officer* .Penhale, wireless air gum* ner, headed his class at the Guelph Wireless School and received a sil ver cup. At Mossbank, Sask., he again headed his class and was awarded his wing. EXETER ARENA The following discounts will be allowed for the prepayment of taxes in Exeter Payments may be made to W. C. Pearce, Tax Collector In the Town Hall Jan. 30th and Feb* 1st. Hours: 0 to 12; 1*30 to 5.30 i iHiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiuiUiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiii Seaforth Beavers vs. Exeter Fliers (No. 9 S.F.T.S. Station Team) Mt. W< H. Dearing is confined to his bed through illness. Unavoidably Delayed If your miss your favorite cor respondence this week please blame the weather. It is in all probabil ity snowbound. Recujperatingf Mr. Harry Snell returned home from St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Friday after undergoing treat ment for an eye injury and is re cuperating at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Russell Snell. SCOUTS ENJOY HIKE The local Boy Scouts had an en joyable hike Saturday afternoon last out to Hay swamp. Meeting at the Scout rooms arid under the dir ection of the Scoutmaster, Harold Whyte, they started off along the railroad track to the Lake Road and then off to the swamp. A suitable camping ground was located and then a hunt for wood commenced, A fire was lit and games wore en joyed while cocoa and beans heat ed over the fire. After a, hearty meal over the camp fire the boys left for home about 6,30 and arrived •tired but happy. THE GAME YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING TO SEE Admission 25c Exeter will play postponed game ill Seaforth Saturday night. SPRING AROUND CORNER — CROWS FLYING NORTH With an unprecedented spell of cold weather for so early in the winter season it is encouraging to find signs of spring; M. L, Beavers, while returning home from London on Bunday, spotted two crows that were winging their way north, WAR TIME BOARD REVIEWS WORK- ELECTS OFFICERS The annual meeting of the Exe ter and District War Time Commit tee was held Wednesday evening in the public library, the attendance not being large. The minuites of the last annual meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report showed that after deducting the amounts earmarked for the Exeter, England, Fund and the Russian Re lief the organization begins the year with a balance of $694.53. The secretary, R. N. Creech, re ported on the activities of the com mittee during the year as follows: Navy League Tag Day realized $105.62. Aid was given to secure a “Yes” Vote on the plebiscite and it was highly favorable. The monthly reports on salvage showed that dur ing the year $361.83 was collected and sold (exclusive of the drive for iron in the three munioipalities), the total to date being $666.63 In weight 105,260 pounds. The committee got behind the War Service Drive when $5,480,00 was subscribed. Mr. Creech expressed the need of all parts of the district contribu ting funds to aid the work of the committee, particularly in the mat ter of sending parcels to the boys (Continued on Rage 4) Scanning — - - Sports INTERMEDIATE “A” STANDING W L T F A P Exeter .........5 0 0 30 16 10 Seaforth ........4 1 0 51 20 8 Clinton .........1 4 1 26 52 3 Goderich ........0 5 1 19 39 1 ** FLIERS TOP LEAGUE IN FIVE STRAIGHT Will Meet Seaforth Thursday The Exeter Fliers chalked up their fifth straight win in the O.H.A. In termediate "A” series when they met tthe Goderich Pilots on local ice Friday evening of* last week. While the game was fast and clean with only one penalty imposed, three of the Goderich players were forced to retire through illness or injuries, Westbrook was carried from the ice early in ithe game when he suffered an injured knee. Yar- nold, who had been suffering from a cold, was taken ill and retired while a third received a slight in jury. Scoring started early in the first period when Riley for Goderich net ted a pass set up by King one min ute after the opening whistle. Com ing back fast and determined, the Fliers tied the score when Burn- (Continued on Page Five) SEVERE STORM VISITS DISTRICT The worst storm of the season visited this section Tuesday and all traffic is tied up. The storm reach ed its worst proportions Tuesday night when -the thermometer regis tered below zero and a stiff wind was blowing. To-day (Wednesday) there is a let-up in the storm and snowplows are out battling with •the drifts and it is expected the high ways will be opened up soon. There js no train through as we go to* press. The snowplows are out on the main lines and there has been no effort to clear the London to Clinton run as yet. The tie-up is.not expected to last long if there is no more storm. INSTALLATION BY EASTERN STAR FOLLOWS BANQUET Previous to the installation, of the 19 43 officers of Exetei' Chaptei* O.E.S. on Wednesday, January 13, members and guests to the number of 22 sat down to a delightful tur key banquet at the Gentral Hotel, each wearing a V for victory ribbon. The banquet tables were beautifully decorated with pink carnations and white chrysanthemums. Upon re turning to the Chapter rooms the preliminary session was presided over by the retiring 1942 Worthy Matron and Patron and officers, after which the impressive instal lation ceremony was performed in a setting of candlelight, flowers and flafes. The installing officer, Mrs, Ida M. Sanders, First Past Matron of Exeter Chapter, assisted by Mrs. E. J. Green, Past Matron, as in stalling Marshall, other officers as sisting in the East being Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers, Past Matron; Mrs. Wm. J. Smith, Past Matron; Ed. Dignan, First Past Patron; B. W. F. Beavers, Past Patron and Bruce Fields, Past Patron. After being escorted through her Guard of Hon or, which formed an arch with flags, the Worthy Matron, Mrs. M. W. Teller, was received in the East by her installing officer, who made a presentation to hei’ of a pair Of ba tons for the use of the chapter from the ’’Starlight Club-.-. The whole ceremony was entirely patriotic. Bibles were presented to each Star point in colors appropriate to their station, 'this part of the installa tion being very impressive. Mrs. T. Coates, soloist, beautifully yen-* dered the Lord’s Prayer, Th® re tiring Worthy Matron, Mrs, W. J, Smith, presented each of her of ficers with a little gift, after which she was presented with her jewel by Mrs. w« D. Sanders and the re tiring Worthy Patron, Bruce Fields, was presented with his jewel by Ed (Continued on Page 4) HENRY EILBER, FORMER M.L.A. DIES AT CREDITON Henry Eilber, of Crediton, who for 21 years represented South Huron in ithe Ontario Legislature, and who for many years more was clerk of the Township of Stepnen, died at his home on Sunday in his 86 th year. Born in Crediton, where he lived all his life, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ja cob Eilber. In 1880 he was unit ed in marriage with Elizabeth Krat- tiger, who predeceased him in Oc tober, 1941. Mr. Eilber took an active interest in municipal affairs. He had served as reeve of Stephen Township foi’ three years and was deputy-reeve for 14 years. For 35 years he serv ed the municipality as township clerk and during his long tenure of office as representative of South Huron in the provincial parliament he came to be acknowledged as an authority on municipal matters and was chairman of the Municipal Com mittee. Mr. Eilber, as a Conserva tive, was first elected to office un der the premiership of the Hon. G. W. Ross, who was succeeded by the Hon. James P. Whitney. After 21 years Mr. Eilber lost his seat to Mr. Andrew Hicks when the far mers’ government was swept into power and the Hon. E. C. Drury was elected premier. For 53 years Mr. Eilber served as secretary-treasur er of the Hay Township Mutual Fire Insurance Co. In 19 33 his son, Herbert K. Eilber, succeeded him as clerk of the township and also assumed the duties of secretary treasurer for the insurance com pany. When the Evangelical Church was erected in Crediton Mr. Eilber was chairman of the building committee. A few years ago he designed the beautiful entrance to the Crediton cemetery. He is survived by an only son, Herbert K„ a granddaughter, Mrs. Ward Fritz, of Zurich, and -one great-granddaughter, Mary Lou Fritz; also two brothers, George of Philadelphia and Benjamin, of Ubly, Mich., and one sister, Mrs. Israel Smith, of Hamilton. A private funeral at the home followed by a public service at the Evangelical Church was planned for Tuesday afternoon, but -owing to the storm and the blocked roads the funeral was postponed until Wed nesday afternoon and at itime of go ing to press an effort is being made to open up the road with the town ship snowplow. Interment will be In Crediton cemetery and the ser vice will be in charge of Rev. M. E. Reuber. HENSALL WORKMAN INSTANTLY KILLED BY SNOWPLOW Herman Wolff, aged 23, of Hen sall, was instantly killed about a mile south of Zurich on Monday evening when he was accidentally run over by a snowplow attempt ing to clear the road of snow. The plow was driven by Wilson Allen of Hensall and Wolff was assisting him, Allen was driving the plow into a snowdrift and he felt the wheel hump as if it had run over some thing. He got out and found that the wheel had passed, over the help er, who at the time of the accident was working at the side Of th® plow. He is believed to have slop ed and fallen undei* the vehicle, Dr. P. J. O’Dwyer, of Zurich, district coroner, was called and decided an inquest was unnecessary. The body was removed to Zurich funeral par lor and later to Hensall. Surviv ing are his wife and on® son, Lloyd} Ills patents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wolff; one brother, Albert, of God- erlch, and the following sisters: Mrs. Edna Hohner, London; ‘Mrs, Norman Baird, Brucefleld} Ro bert Varley and Miss Shirley Wolff, St. Catharines; Mrs, George Moir, Hensall and Mrs, Manford Cooper, Egmohdville. A public funeral ser vice Will bo held from th® late resi dence on Thursday afternoon eon- ducted by Rev. M. A. Hunt. Inter* meat in Hensall Union Cemetery*