The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-03-25, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 25th, 1943 Single Copy, 5 cents Sixty-Ninth YearSubscription, $2.00 per year blue and khaki. * Established 1873 FURNISHINGS FOR MEN ’ w 4 bars 19c each 17c Store closes at noon on Wednesdays and 11 o’clock on Saturday Nights. Ladies’ and Misses’ Spring Coats Our stock of Ladies’ and Misses’ Coats for spring is now nearly complete. We have a large stock to choose from at very reasonable prices. Another Shipment of Ladies’ and Misses’ Dresses We have just received another shipment of Ladies’ and Misses’ Dresses for spring. New styles and patterns. BLOUSES—New styles and materials in short and long sleeves at $1.00 to $2.95 ea. New collars for ladies’ and misses dresses and coats now showing for spring, New Shirts, Ties, Socks, Brace$, Underwear, etc., in spring and We specialize in Toofal’s English ties—non-crushable, patterns including black, at 65c, 2 for $1.25 Complete range of Air Force and Army shirts, including officers’ Sizes 141/2 to 17 at from $2.00 to $2.50. Oxfords for men of the Air Force. Williams ma $6.00 per pair* summer patterns, and plain colors, eal quality shoe at i Complete showing of curtains, curtain nets cretonnes; draperies, etc. A larger range than we have had for some time. WINDOW BLINDS—As well as the bett er quality window shades we have a cheaper line in plain cream and green, of cellotex fibre material,'size 36x70 inches on a good roller. 59c each New table idloths in various materials. Also lace table cloths, the latter from $3.95 to $7.50 each. Also new chenille bed spreads. These lines are becoming very scarce. We have a large new stock of pillow slips and sheets at very reasonable prices s'lllllllllllilllllllllllllllllliliuillllillllillllllll lillllltl 9 SHI I lli t ill lii Ililllliil 111 illlll lllllil illllil III 131 llllllllllllim | We Sell War Savings Stamps S Buy as many and as often as you can. Each 25c will provide a bullet to ~ help defeat the Axis. F7IIIIIIHI1IIII iniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiE W allpapers! W allpapers! Big selection of wallpapers in stock suitable for any room. Get your papering done before the rush. (iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiiiiiiiiiiiittiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiuuiiiiiiiii Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday 2 lbs. 25c P & G Soap The White Naphtha Soap Hillcrest Pure Lard 1-lb. Cartons ................... Popping Corn It Pops Well ................... Lipton’s Noodle Soup Mix Q nlrnc With the Ohicken-y Flavor Pnbd’ Soup’s On (to be cooked) 1 Vegetable Soup with Beef Stock IvL Broken Soda Biscuits |L 1 Fresh, while they hist ..........pvl BRJ® Ivb McLaren’s Coffee Substitute J / ]L 1 No coupons required .................. /2 * • v Cooking Molasses Ik Rr A heavy, (lark syrup, in bulk FLYING OFFICER HOWEY PILOTED BIG BOMBER WITH “DEMON” SQUADRON Elying Officer E, Lome Howey, who fox* a year was a member of the “Demon Squadron” of R.C.A.F. Coastal Britain, and who has been visiting mother, Mrs. L. next week for Hebert, N.S., where he has been appointed an operation al instructor, Flying Officer How ey, as a member of the Canadian bomber squadron, participated in many exploits against German con voys from the Dutch coast to Nor way. As has been mentioned before, F.O. Howey piloted the R.C.A.F. Hudson boxxiber that scored four dii’ect hits oxi a big supply ship and left it blazing fiercely, This ex ploit was mentioned in despatches. At the Lions Club recently ’F,O. Howey told of his machine making a forced belly landing and of the gaping hole in one wing and of othei* marks where flak had found its mark. This was perhaps the outstanding event of his career, but .it was by no means the only one. The “Demon Squadron”, led by Wing Commander Allan 0. Brown, of Winnipeg, has gained renown for its part in the Coastal Command’s two important tasks—protecting Allied shipping against attack by air and undersea craft, and destroy ing enemy shipping wherever found. A communication from London, England, in January last stated that in the matter of attacking enemy shipping, no squadron in the com mand has a finer record of achieve ment than the famed “Demon” Squadron. In throe months of their operations the squadron attacked and damaged a record total of Nazi shipping that was well over 100',- 0 00 tons. As a variation from' anti-shipping operations and ‘patrol duty F.O. Howey, with his crew, participated in one of the 1,000 plane raids ovei* Bremen. The crew, which go to gether on practically all operations, comprises P.O. Rowe, of Vancou ver, navigator; Flt.^Sgt. Larkins, of Saskatoon, wireless 'operator * Fit. Sgt. Nichols, of Newfoundland, rear gunner, and F.O. Howey. The lat ter was the first pilot in his squad ron to go from Sergeant to Flying Officer. The" Canadian fliers have their own quarters and are well enter tained on the station, associating mainly among themselves. Receiving his education at Exeter, Mr, Howey was prominent in ath letics and was senioi* champion in his final high school year. For four years he was employed at Strong’s Drug Store in London before enlist ing. Squadron” of the Command in Great for the past month at the home, of his F, Howey, leaves D. G. VISITS LIONS CLUB At the regulax* meeting of the Exeter Lions Club in the Trlvitt hall Fjdday evening of last week District Governor Earl Nichols, of London, paid his official visit to the club. Lion Earl is always a welcome visitor to the Exeter club as ,he was largely responsible for its organization. With R, Robin- of Lon- he paid visits to before was H e Lion son, don, 27 Exetei' the club launched, was introduced to the gather ing Friday eve ning by D.D.G. Sandy Elliot. Lion PresidentEarl Nichols Dr. Dunlop announced that arrange- lxients are being made to sponsor a travelling blood clinic in Exeter, The guest speaker* congratulted the club on having raised and spent $10,000 fox* welfare woi’k during the five years they have been organiz ed. He referred to the years of depression 'and the events leading up to the present world conflict and urged that clear-thinking and ac tion would be required in the after war period, Leadership such , as given by any 'service organization must of necessity play an important part. in a J. SIXTY MEN ASSIST AT BARN RAISING About sixty men took part barn-raising on the farm of E. Pym, 5th concession of Usborne, on Monday afternoon, when the framework for a T-shaped barn 36x50 and 22x29, was erected. The barn will replace the one destroyed by fire on July 28 last year. It is on a brick foundation. William Horney was master of ceremonies and the framers were John and Enos Herdman. The went together without hitch or ac cident. The weather, which pro mised to be fine in the morning, was somewhat' cold in the after noon. Lunch was served to the men following the raising. This is the fourth barn to be erected on the property. The first was in 1883, the second in 1893, the third 1903 and now the last in 1943. framework WM. J. SELDON DIES AT INGERSOLL HOME in Phone 32 Jones & May Your Superior Store on us BINGO TOWN HALL, EXETER Friday, Mar. 26th Play starts at 8.30 pan. sharp IMMUNIZATION CLINIC Exeter Public School Friday, March 26th 9 a.m. CANVASS FOR FATS AND BONES every com- a limited really pay 15 Rounds - Consolation Prizes Extra Rounds $5.00 door prize Last regular bingo of the season. General Admission 25c = Fourth Scarlet Fever Serum S S Second Diphtheria Serum = niiiimiimiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiir; hold a social rooms Thurs-evening in the, lodge day evening, March .25, beginning at 8 o’clock sharp, ’Members, their wives vited. Bingo & Dance will be held in COOK’S HALL, CENTRALIA FRIDAY, APRIL 2nd ' at 8.30 p,m. or widows are cordially xn- No lunch, - W. E. Etherington, N.G. E. A. Howald, Secretary 15 rounds free Exira card. .10 Special Rounds - QUILT TO BID AUCTIONED 10c Local Lions Accompany D.D.Gi to St. Thomas OLD AND NEW TIME MUSIC ... ..■■.... .......■■■■■ Hot Dogs and Coffee 5c each Special Welcome to those in Vnifovni Bponsoi’od by the Centralia War Service Board Proceeds to bo Used in hospital At No. O S.F.T.S. Admission 25c Good Prizes ! Deputy District Governor Sandy Elliot, of zone two, paid his official visit to the St. Thomas club Monday evening, and he Was given a grand reception? A number of imembors from the London CItxb were present and initiated seven new members Into the Thomae Canada amount WOrlL Lions J. H. Jones, S. B. Tay lor and X M. .Southcott accompanied Mr, Elliot to st. Thomas where a dinner meeting was held at the Grand Central hotel, It would seem that in munity there are only number of people who any attention to the government’s requests to save, salvage, or do vol untary war work of any kind. Does this neglect on the part of so many people indicate that they do not know that .there is a war on, that the war is our war, that they have a duty to perform as well as the fighting men? In the matter of saving fats, you may be able to save only a few spoonsful a day, but if done regularly, in a few Weeks this would amount to something worth while. The meat dealers who will receive this fat in pound ting, say that only a few people are bringing fats into them as requested. Fats are urgently needed aiid to awaken the people to a realization of the Exeter Urday, people to show every householder that many tittles make much, and it is their duty to save fats add take them to the meat dealer* who will in turn forward td the proper authorities. It is an absolute necessity for the making of munitions. MISS AGNES MacPHAIL SPEAKS TO FARMERS A well-filled rfall at Crediton March 17 attested to the respect and esteem accorded Miss MacPhail by farm people. She addressed the Stephen Township farmers in the in terests of the Federation of Agri culture. She pointed out that the true wealth of a country is in its natural resources, together with the human labor which converts these resources into usable com modities. So long as these natural resources hold out, along with hu man resources, it is possible for a government to issue credit or money to carry on war. If this is possible for the continuance of war, why can not these resources be used for liv ing in peace time? It is estimated the farm ..Income has risen to 15 per cent of the na tional income. This is largely be cause the Federation of Agriculture (Contiued on Page 8) Following an illness of six weeks’ duration William J. Seldon died Sunday at the family residence in Ingersoll. He was born at Exeter and for a number of years was en gaged in farming in North Oxford. He moved to Ingersoll 14 years ago and for the past eight years been in the employ of the Department of Highways as man in the district. He was ber of Trinity United Church, life member of King Hiram Lodge No. 37 A.F. & AM., and a me.uibex* of Harris Chapter, Royal Arch sons. Besides the widow, vived troit; Yake, three Dr. George E., thur, North Oxford; Miss Annie, Ingersoll; Doerr, Wilkinson, Tillsonburg. The funeral under Masonic aus pices, was held from the Fred S. Newman funeral home Wednesday afternoon to the Ingersoll Rural Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Sel don, of town, attended, the fun eral. 4 he had Ontario a fore- a mem- a DIPLOMAS PRESENTED BEFORE LARGE CROWD AT H. S. COMMENCEMENT The Exeter High School held Commencement exercises in the arena on Friday evening, about 40 Q persons being present. The prinoi- pal, H, L, Sturgis, opened the meet ing and extended a welcome to the parents and friends of the students. He called upon Miss Doi’othy Green, president of the Literary society to perform the duties of chairxnan, A 7-piece orchestra, recently played several selections, chestra comprises, Miss pianist; Preszcator, trumpets; saxophone; Bob Davis Sanders, clarinets; Neil violin. A vocal duet Wein and Gladys Becker, called for an encore, Isobei Taylor and Marion Elliot posed to represent two ages in the life of a poet, the former as bride the latter a grandmother. The poem was read by Winston Shapton, concluded with a solo by the grand mother. An accordion solo by Helen Snell wag roundly applauded, A group of songs by grade 9 was fol lowed by selections by the Glee Club A Folk Dance was given by eight girls undex* the direction of Miss El lenton. They responded to an encore In the course of the program ‘‘The Ink Spot” the school paper was read in two parts very effectively and en tertainingly by Dorothy Green. On another page we reproduce a num ber of items taken from the paper. -R. N. Creech, chairman, of the board of education, and William May, vice-chairman, after brief speeches presented certificates and diplomas which are as follows: Inter mediate certificates, Charles Brown, Gerald Campbell, Marion Cowen, Robert Davis, Harry Dougall, Helen Essery, Dorothy Forrester, Dawson Goulding, Jean Hepburn, Gwenneth Jones, Shirley Mason, Marie Mel ville, Robert Nichol, Robert Parsons Doris Penhale, Edward Schenk, Mona Tetreau, Margaret Webb, Mar jorie Welsh. Middle .school graduation: Alice Adamac, Verna Baumgarten, Irene Brock, Marie Buswell, Shirley Duncan, Florence Haberer, Norman Hannigan, Ethelene Johns, Eileen Johns, Neil Jones, Clarence Knight, Gerald Lawson, Jean McDougall, Birdine McFalls, Annie Mason, Mar jorie May, Murray Moore, Fred Morlock, Ellis Pearce Nola Perkins, Irene Pooley, Jack Ratz, Alma Rich ards, Irene Turkheim, Dorothy Wein, Marie Wein. Honor graduate diplomas went to Norman Jolly and Bruce Mair. Miss Marguerite Hogarth contri buted a song and dance and encore. The final number was “The Happy Journey” presented in the form of a rehearsal which was taking place on an undecorated stage. The cast: Stage manager, Don Davies; Ma, W. Meyers; Pa, Don Southcott; two children, Barbara Harness, Jack Mc- Knight, married daughter, Verna Heaman. organized The or- Elienton and Don Size, comprises, Norm Hannigan Don and' Britain Jones, base ■by Dorothy RED CROSS NEWS Shipping day will be Friday, At* rii 9. There will be a general Red Cross meeting in Main St. United Church, Exeter, on April 15* at 8 p.m. The guest speaker will be Majox* the Rev, C. W, Foreman, of London, returned chaplain. Rlease keep this date in mind. The Red Cross Executive, which should meet on April 12, will be withdrawn on account of the gen eral xneeting. Kindly remember that the aid to Russia campaign is not over, We accept donations every shipping day at the library. Let us remind you that all these gifts of clothing must •be in a good state of repair and in wearable condition. The follow ing are articles the Russians need for men, women and children: blan- kets, quilts, overcoats, suits, sweat ers, woollen scarves, underwear, wool socks, wool stockings, wool dresses, boots, caps, cotton dresses, leather jackets, shawls, towels of all descriptions, gloves, sheets and pillow slips, shirts, woollen kxmonas, bedroom slippers. Geo. W. Layton, treasurer of the Red Cross branch, reports con tributions of $75.00 from the Grand Bend unit and $31.50 from the James Street United church unit. mittens, woollen RED CROSS CAMPAIGN REALIZES OVER $5,000 The Exeter and District Red Cross canvass is progressing favor ably, although only a few portions of the country district have made their returns. Two or three can vassers in Exeter also have not yet reported. The amount deposited in the bank at noon on Wednesday was $5,150.34. An additional $-34.00 has been .received from No. 9 S.F.T.S., which makes their total $1,166.20. Some of personnel of the airport contributed in Exeter and these amounts are not included in the airport total, Canvassers are asked to complete their work as soon as possible. On Saturday the school teachers are to assist the treasurer in sending out receipts. Potatoes are scarce in the com munity and for the past few weeks have been selling a peck only to a customer. Many of the farmers! are without seed potatoes. - FROM - Q SERVICE FLYING training SCHOOL, Ma sur- , De- Nora he is by one son, William G., one daughter, Mrs. ’ at home; two grandchildren; brothers, Richard, Exeter; Vancouver, and Ar- three sisters, Mrs. R. B. Kitchener, and Mrs. J. B. Ceiling on Maple Syrup Maple syrup ceiling prices have been fixed at $3.25 a gallon retail and $2.75 wholesale, W. H. McPhil- lips of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board announced at London on Sat urday. New-Born Calf Brings $16.00 Without a doubt the youngest calf ever to go under the hammer was sold at the auction sale of Mr. Sher wood Brock, in UsbOrne, Thursday of last week, when a calf born dur ing the time of the sale was sold by auction by Drank Taylor for the sum of $ 16.00, Week old calves sold for $20.00 to $22.E0. Monday March 22 was marked by visit from Squadron Leader Gilch rist, Director of Music fox? the R.C. A.F, at Air Force Headquarters, Ot tawa, for the purpose of inspecting the Bagpipe Band, and investigating certain matters in regard to its or ganization, equipping, uniforming etc. The writer observed this band while they were on parade today and a fine sight they made in their colorful kilts of Air Force tartan, and the skirl of the pipes was a de light to the ear. The Station is just ly proud of this unique musical or ganization, rightly feeling that they contribute a distinctive note to Sta tion life. a need the will make April 3, have, but C.G.LT, gifls of a canvass oil Sat- to collect what more particularly St, Thomas club, The St.- club holds the record, in for raising the largest per member for welfare Capt. W. E. WeCkes Who hag been stationed ab the Military Hospital, Chatham, has been transferred to Woodstock Military Hospital,' Mrs. Weekes and Bill spent the week-end with him. A.C.2 Earl Schroeder, who has been stationed at Vancouver, B. C. has been transferred to No. 9 E.F. T.S. St. Catharines. CHURCH HISTORY IN THREE GE NERATIONS Rev, Robert A. W, McLauchlin, IS.A, (left), Conference nt Lindsay, Ont., represents the ada. His father, Rev. Andrew McLauchlin, istry in 1908, His ■grandfather, Rev, X W. who Whs ordained on March 17th by the third generation of ministers in The United B.A., B.D., Toronto (centre)* entered the Bay of Quints Church of Cam Methodist mim Down, Exeter, Ont. (right), entered the ministry of the Bible Christian Church in 18sI and was ordained by the Bay of Quinte Conference of the Methodist Church in 1885 in Bort Hope. Each entered The United Church of Canada by different denominational affiliation. Both Mr, Down and Mr, A. McLauchlin spent all their active ministries in the Bay of Quinte Conference of which each was at one time Secretary and to which Mr. Robert A, W, McLauchlin has now been assigned by the Transfer Committee.-—The United Church Observer. * In this fast moving world change appears to be the only reality. Wox’d has come through that Sgt. Twiss, our capable W.D. who replaced Sgt. Fishei’ hag received her commission. We rejoice with Sgt. Twiss and ex tend to hex* our heartiest congratu lations. She will leave shortly for an officer’s training course in Tor onto. & S}5 & SJS The Exeter basketball team play ed a team composed of P. and O. personnel. Winning honours go to the lattei* who were ably coached by Sgt. Wright. The game was closely contested and a fine showing result ed. Now that the hockey seasoxi is behind us the sport-minded are an ticipating the outdooi* recreation Which finer Weather* affords. Movies fox* the week were “Sul livan’s Travels”, starring JoOl Mc- Ci'ea, Veronica Lake Hall; “The Big Humphrey Bogart ning; “Foreign with Joel McCrea •Our Tuesday dances continue to bo well attended. This week marked the resumption o£ this dance which had been cancelled to make room for other entertain* meat. Speaking of dancing, classes in ballroom dancing for those who have not yet acquired the art are in (Continued Oh Page 4) and 1’orter Shot”,. Starring and Irene Mail* Corrospondont”, and iLaraine Day, evening informal