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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-01-28, Page 8Bullpts TODAY . LOCALS WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY Leavitt’s Theatre Exeter Ont;, Phone 135 v’s Beauty Shoppe Liiiuitilan Women “PASS THE AMMUNITION" A 25»c Stamp Buys 12 BUY A STAMP HERE VERA 0, PECKER, Phone 112 Exeter Markets Wheat $1.07. Creamery Butter, 39 c. Eggs, A Large, 31e. Eggs* Medium, £9e. Eggs, B, 25c. Dressed Hogs, $16.25. Prop. 2 Features — 2 Nights Only “Lady in a Jam” starring IRENE DUNN and PATRIC KNOWLES January, 1943, will soon be a matter of history. Mrs. John Strange is confined to her bed with influenza. Mr. J. W. Powell, of Stratford, spent the week-end at his Borne here. Pte. Gordon May, of Ipperwash, spent the week-end at his home here, of Sarnia, Mrs. HCy- THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 28th, 1943 Marion Pooley Beauty Shoppe Ail Work Guaranteed Snell’s Taxi Serviee Phone 100 “Outlaws of the Cherokee Trail” ■with the three Mesquiteers Hairdressing * * ♦ Tomlinson’s Miss Mary Phone 146 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY and Saturday Matinee at 2.30 p.m. H. G. Well’s “Invisible with - PETER LORRE & JON HALL “The Navy Comes' starring PAT O’BRIEN and GEO. MURPHY Matinee prices 10c & 30c tax inc’d MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY two features Alfred’s Hitchcock’s “The Saboteur” special feature starring PRISCILLA LANE and ROBT. CUMMINGS “Henry Aldrich for Editor” starring JIMMIE LYDON Coming Soon .... “Across the Pacific” starring Humphrey Bogart sGeorge Washington Slept Here’ starring Jack Benny “Somewhere I’ll Find You” starring Clark Gable “The Black Swan” starring Tyrone Power “Casablanca” starring Humphrey Bogart SALVAGE NEWS Unless salvage committees are near places that use old glass there is no use collecting glass. There is no market for glass in this district. ■Fats and bones are important. Fats make glycerine, which is ne­ cessary for gunpowder. /must be used ’’Youi’ butcher • containers of Voluntary ■.alone in Canada in December col­ lected and sold 25,504,509 pounds of all kinds of salvage. In twenty months 268,265,961 pounds have been collected. This does not in­ clude thousands of tons collected and disposed of in other ways. ■Scrap metal and rubber are ■ways needed, and the need is gent. Gunpowder in plenty to win wars, will take your fat in one pound or over, salvage committees Mr. C, A. Heywood, spent the week-end with wood. Miss Doris Cutting and Knowles, of London, spent the week­ end in Exeter. Mrs. (Rev.) Hunt, who has been confined to her bed through illness, has recovered. Mr. Wm. Cutting, while working in the severe storm on Thursday, had his face frozen. Miss June Saundercock, of Hensall spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Vyrne Smith. Mr, Walter Cutbush, of ^Sarnia, spent the week-end with Mrs. Cut­ bush and daughter. Mrs. George Hunter is in waiting on her uncle. : Hawkins, who is ill. Cpl. Howard Elliot, field Camp, Kingston, over the week-end. Cpl. Johnston (W.D.) S.F.T.S, spent the week-end home of Mrs, J. C. Snell. Miss Mary Northcott is confined to her bed at the home of her sis­ ter, Mrs. George Geddes. Capt. W. E. Weekes, of the Chat­ ham Military Hospital, spent the week-end at his home here. Miss Feme Welsh, R.N., of Sarnia, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Welsh. Mrs. Basil Preszcator spent a few days in London, the guest of her mother and Mrs. G. Hunter. Word has been received from A.C.2 Robert Dinney, of Edmonton, that he has been transferred to To­ ronto. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Sims and two children, of Niagara Falls, spent a few days -with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Sims. Pte. Jim Triebjaer, of Barryfield Camp, Kingston, is spending 14 days leave with his grandmother, Mrs. Frank Triebner. It is estimated tlia£ some 400 freight cars in the Stratford region were snowbound during the severe weather of last week. Mrs. J. W. Powell spent last weok in Sarnia. Mrs. J. Markham, of London, spent a few days last week with Mrs. J. W. Powell. Mrs. J. M. Mitchell, of London, a former teacher of the Exeter High School, is relieving at the school during Miss D. Ellenton’s illness. Mrs. James Grassick, who has been ill for some time at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Wild- fong, is improving and is able to be up. Recent enlistments at No. 1 Dis­ trict Depot, London, are: W. H. Miles, Forest; G. R. Borthwick, R.R. 3, Thedford; R. W. Belt, Parkhill; F. L. Forrest, R.R. 2, Hensall; G. N. Garrett, Clinton; J. N. Paterson, Clinton; L. E. Schellenberger J. Gloor, Mitchell. Arrived Overseas A cablegram was received Mon­ day from Trooper Charles Snell that he had arrived overseas “safe and to at well.” Trooper Snell previous going overseas was in training Camp Borden. E. Mr. Hensall George of was of al- ur- New Yorker—Silver lining: all the rubber and metal has The When been sent off to the Government the garage will make a nice place to keep a car. a a Barry- home No. 9. at the and RED CROSS NEWS was bad cre- the the STEWART’S TAXI Phone 155w Exeter Day or Night STEWART BROS. GARAGE DANCING.... at Exeter’s New — DANCELAND—- (The old Opera House! EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT with TED PUDNEY General Admission 50c EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT witli < CLAYTON STEEPER The largest Red Cross executive meeting in the history of the branch was held in the basement of the lib­ rary on Monday afternoon, January 25, at 3 o’clock. Officers of several rural units were ^present, which effort much appreciated owing to the condition of the roads. Special dit to W. J. Holt, president of Grand Bend unit, who came longest distance to attend. Conveners and committees were appointed for 1943 and the work generally discussed. We would re­ quest that all units send in the names and addresses of their 1943 officers to the president, Mrs. C. H. Sanders, as soon as possible, and begin to lay plans for the Red Cross National Campaign for funds which opens March 1st. The following is the list of ar­ ticles brought in for shipment Jan­ uary 15, 1943: 21 service socks, 53 18-in.socks, 2 26-in, socks, 11 T.N. sweaters, 12 V.N. sweaters, 33 mitts, 29 prs. gloves, 1.3 aero caps, 8 alt. caps, clothes, 11 .girl’s knitted suits, 10 boots, 65 hosp, men’s shirts, 25 women’s slips, 11 prs, knickers, 32 women’s gowns, 11 prs. pyjamas, 226 san. pads, 7 T. binders. 1 bed jacket, 16 face masks, 1 hosp. gown, 1 blouse, 3 hankerchiefs, 6 towels, 27 slings, 42 targe quilts, 4 cot quilts, 44 ar­ ticles »of refugee clothing. 26 knitted wash sweaters, 3 boys tuck-ins, ,3 sea wash cloths, it Miss EUa Jean McGregor, daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. John McGregor, of town, underwent an operation for appendicitis at St. Joseph’s Hos­ pital, London, on Sunday. Latest reports state that she is getting along favorably. EXETER ARENA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1st Doubleheader starting at 8 p.m. Exeter vs. Gremlins Second Game at 9.30 CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rey. JoJm Galloway Mrs. J, G» organist 10 a.m.—Sunday School 11 a.m.-—Public Worship 7 p.m,—Evening Service Monday, February 1, 8 p.m. nual business meeting of the con- gregation in the church. MAIN ST. UNITED CHURCH Rev. N, J. Woods, M.A., Minister Mrs. A- Y. Willard, Organist 10,30 a.m,—Public Worship and Church School. The Minister. 7 p.m.—Lantern Lecture “The Un­ ited Church in Newfoundland” Thursday, 7,30 p.m.—Midweek meet­ ing for prayer and Bible study. JAMES ST. UNITED CHURCH Rev, A, B. Irwin, B.A. AV. R. Goulding, A.T.C.M. Organist and Choir Leader a.m,—“The Power of Encourage­ ment” p.m.—Sunday School and Bible Class p.m,—“The Blight of Jealousy’ 11 3 7 S‘,15 p.'m.—Young People’s meeting A cordial welcome to all. TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt Organist, Miss MacFaul Choir Leader, Mr. Middlemiss Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 11 a.m.—Sunday School 7 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon, “Perils and Dangers” Monday, 8> p.m.—Ladies’ Guild will meet in the parish hall. Eagles vs. Spare Parts Eagles, Spare Parts and Grem- are teams picked from the var- divisions of No. 9 S.F'.T.S. The PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE lThe lins io us Exeter team will be made up of the remaining players of last year’s team along with players in the surrounding community and some of the Air Force boys who reside in town. Adm. Adults 25c; Children 15c Spills Thrills Action Galore BEING TRANSFERRED TO PARKHILL BRANCH yearsM. W. Telfer, who for 17 was manager of the Crediton branch of the 'Canadian Bank of Commerce, which was recently closed and the business transferred to Exeter, is at present assisting with the closing of the Exeter branch which has been taken over by the Bank of Montreal. Mr. Telfer has received word that he is 'being transferred to Parkhill. Mr. and Mrs. Telfer are well-known and highly esteemed in Exeter, both of them .being ardent members of the Exeter Bowling Club. Mrs. Telfer is an ex-president of the Women’s Bow­ ling Club. She is the newly-installed Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star. Both will be missed in Exeter but will have the best wishes of many friends for theii’ future welfare. Youth Service in James St. Church Street with a young youth Sunday School—2 p.m. Service—3 p.m. Evening Service—8 p.m. Wednesday, 8 p.m.—Prayer ing. All are welcome. Pas to v~—E. Cl eni ens Phone 16 roads the Thompson ... Ludwig & Sleiger Hutchison .... Brown Don’t expect one suit to stand the strain of everyday wear forever. By all means buy an extra one while you can do so. four feet streets .of the Main Non-Fiction Dorothy Our Store will be closed every Wednesday afternoon at 12 o’clock. NEW PRINTS for SPRING We are fortunate in securing a fine assortment of Prints in a range of good patterns and colourings. We would suggest that you buy only what you need so that they will go around. Priced at 20, 25c, 30c, 35c Yama and Woolette Cloths We also have a fine assortment of patterns in these scarce materials, suitable for nightgowns and pyjamas, at, per yard, 35c Bleached and Unbleached Sheetings ✓ Now is your time to buy your unbleached sheeting and bleach them this frosty weather. We also have some excellent values in bleached sheeting. Unbleached, at, per yard, 50c, 55c, 65c Bleached, at 55c, 79c, 85c A lovely cloth in checks and stripes that is easily washed and does not need to be iron­ ed. At, per yard. 45c. New Wallpapers for Spring Brighten up your home. — A few rolls ofour lovely new wallpapers will work won­ ders in the appearance of your rooms. Papers at, per roll 15c, 20c, 25c to 50c I WE SELL WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Get the habit of buying them each week. Grocery Specials for Thurs., Friday and Saturday meet- DRIED APPLES Choice quality .. per lb. 6c KELLOGGS CORNFLAKES With Glass Tumbler free....3 for 25c ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH Crediton M. E. Reuber, B.A., B.D., Minister Mrs. F. VV. Morlock, Organist Lawrence A. Wein, Choir Leader 10 a.m.—“Disciples or Christians” 11 a.m.—Church School A. Amy, Superintendent 7.3 0 p.m.—“The Witness of ,hovah” X -------0-------- Thursday, 8 p.m.—Midweek Service in charge of W.M.S. and Y.P.M.C. Friday, 7.15 p.m—Junior League Friday, 7.45 p.m.—Senior League Welcome MACARONI In Bulk ........ per lb. .06c THOMPSON’S SEEDLESS RAISINS Extra Choice ............. per lb. 15c AYLMER CATSUP 17-ounce bottle... PICKLES Crunchie Sweet Mixed...........per jar 25c LIBBY’S BOILED DINNER Heat and Serve ..................... per tin 18c PORK & BEANS Limited quantity, one tin per customer 10c AYLMER CANNED BLACKBERRIES Packed in Syrup..................... . per tin 25c 15c Southcott Bros The fourth in a series of youth services was held in James Church on Sunday evening very fine attendance of people and adults. These services are designed to impress upon the young people of the church their recognized place in the life and work of -the United Church of Canada and to afford them the opportunity to express their spiri­ tual experiences in definite acts of worship in the church services. On Sunday evening Miss Jean Cole conducted the service in a capable and most reverent manner. Miss Helen Westcott read the scripture passage from John, chapter 13 and Miss Gwenneth Jones led the con­ gregation in prayer. A delightful solo was rendered by Miss Gertrude Camm. Rev. Thames invited come because of bad road condi­ tions. Mr, Irwin challenged the young people to service in the King­ dom of Christ, using aS a text the Words of Jesus, “I am among you as he that serveth,” illustrating his thought from G. F. Watt’s cryptic canvass, “Sic Transit Gloria Mundi” and d fa, wing lessons from the lives Of Moses, Faui, Livingstone, Father Damien, Lord Lister and General Booth. A fellowship hour was held in the schoolroom following the service. Old time hymns were sung and the pastor conducted a quiz on Bible and familiar hymns. William Mair, minister of Road Church, who had been ■to speak, Was unable to Look at your label! the ROADS OF DISTRICT CLOSED BY STORMS (Continued from- page 1) came stalled in the snow* both front and rear ends were pulled out in an effort to release it. At another time a number of the windows were broken by a passing plow. When the bus broke down a number of the passengers took refuge in Wes­ ley Webber’s kitchen for the night. . Friday night, while returning home after making some calls in the , country Dr. Dunlop’s car became • Lanaie .......... stalled in the drifts near Centralia j y and after walking for some distance I he spent the night at Sanford Law-i Listen Hans ‘ * ' " ' ‘ ‘ 1 Stalin ......... j Soviet Asia .......... Davis Unknown Country ....... Suez to Singapore ........ Canadian Women’s W;ar Effort .... ■Whitton ... Stead Morton .. Chase Private Hargroves .... V ...........Hargroves ... Turnbull Pearl Buck NEW BOOKS AT PUBLIC LIBRARY The following books have been received recently at the Public Lib­ rary : Fiction His Majesty’s Yankees Lieutenant’s"** Lady .... Sheridan Road .......... Thornapple Bush ......... i Happy Highway ... | Sylvia Lyndon ........... I King’s Row ................ .... Raddall .... Aldrich ...... Miller ... Campbell ...... Young ...... Dwier .... Bellman ..... Sallans . Maugham .... Roberts son’s home and walked to town the next day. Snow was piled about deep on some of the side town but at no time was Street blocked to traffic. In some spots on the cuts throifgh the drifts reached to the top of the cars, The snow was heavy and packed and made clear­ ance difficult. The last section of the highway to be opened around Exeter was south to Clandeboye. A number of trucks were stalled in Exeter Saturday and it was not until 11.3'0 night that traffic came from London. The hockey game with Thursday night had to be ed as did the one scheduled for Seaforth Saturday bight. The storm, however, is not to be compared to that of 1936, When in February of that year the drifts j along the highway reached ten and ■ The Idddles ol today will be able it Was like passing thrdugh a tun- , nel. During that siege W. B. Middle-1 ’J™”,ton mushed bread to Centralia on «i‘he feal Old-Ume wlnW1S ot thelr ( day, The law dees hot allow any fore­ cast of the weather but We would just like to predict that it won’t be much worse than it has been, j We give our praise and thanks to I the men of the air and the sea—what r____.about a word for the mon on the Leonard Harvey," Harvey & Har-'.snow plows who labor night and vey’s Grocery, Eketer. J day to keep the roads epen. [That Bad Man ..........JI Saw Two Englands j Past Imperfect ........ j See Here I II Saturday through Seaforth postpon- toboggan. At one time ‘when a train was 'stalled at Exeter he sup­ plied the passengers with hot cof­ fee and sandwiches. This is War! It has been found that by wearing your suits alternatively, you permit the fabrics to return to their original shape when not in use. In this way durability is greatly increased and cleaning and pressing bills are reduced. W. W. TAMAN The Raft American The Mediterranean Saga of Sea .... .... ....Ludwig Unity Juvenile River Holiday ....... Young Smoky Bay .- ......... Arason Tony Whipple ................... Edmunds Submarine ....... Banning Snowball ........ Johnson Bamboo ..................,............. Sperry J Cocoaiiut .............. Sperry | Picture Gallery of Canadian History Jeffreys FOR SALE—.22 calibre rifle, Moss- berg automatic, ndt a year old, like hew, $30.00 cash. Also have 8 bokes of .22 long rifle bullets. EXETER LIBRARY BOARD REVIEWS YEAR’S WORK The Public Librarj their annual meeting reports for 1942 were librarian, Mirs. Gidley, did summary of her year, The total Circulation for 1942 Was 18,469, an increase Over the preceding year in all the classes, fiction, non-fiction and juvenile. The cards issued in town numbered 611 and out of town, 169 with 180 new members. Many wornout books were discarded or repaired. The secretary-treasurer, Miss Jeck- ell, reported 285 new books had been purchased during .the year and 18 periodicals were in use on the read* Ing tables. The County Library Association had also provided a good list of books for our library, The following statement of re­ ceipts and disbursements was pre­ sented: 'y board held at which the j received. The f gave a splen- work for the Receipts But bit hand and in batik.<$ 70,25 Is Your Label Paid Up? Municipal grant ...............1000.00 Legislative grant ................ 130.22 County grant ................. 25.00 Fees ...................................... 51.25 Reserves and fines ............. 15.15 Sale of magazines^.*.....................10 Bank interest ................... .16 $1,292.13 Expenditures Books ................................$398,62 Magazines ............... ..... 46.50 Cataloguing Supplies .......5.20 New equipment .... 1.60 Insurance ............... ........... 73.00 Light, heat, water ............... 185,61Librarian’s salary ............. 346.83 Janitor’s salary ................... 124.00 Stamps, stationery, supplies 8.72 Book binding ...... ..........«... 12,42 County Library Assoc, ...25.00 ^Unemployment Insurance 8.91 Book repair .... 9.86 Other expenditures ............. 21.04 Bai, on hand .................. 24.93 $1,292.13