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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-04-29, Page 3 TOE EXETER TIME^APVQCAT^ THURSDAY MQRTOQ, MIUk 2W, 1943 EXETER COUNCIL The regular meeting of the Muni­ cipal Council of the Village of Exe­ ter was held in the towu hall with Reeve Tuckey and all members of the council present- The minutes of the last regular meeting of Ap­ ril 5 were read and adopted on the motion of Councillors Hern and Dignan, Communications were read and dealt with as follows; Association" of Assessing Officers. Filed, Chinese War Relief Fund re Tag Day. Filed. Dominion Fire • and Burglary Alarm Company ,re siren, It was moved and seconded by Council­ lors Hern and Southcott that we purchase a siren to be used as an alarm in case of fire. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Southcott that the Clerk apply for a priority rating to purchase, for the sum of $627,00 a 5-horse-1 power siren from ’the Dominion Fire and Burglary Alarms Ltd. Miner Rubber Co, re firemen’s coats. Filed. National War Finance - Commit­ tee re investment in Victory Loan Bonds as reserve fund. Filed, Letters were received from Ed­ ward Ward and Stewart A. Camp­ bell, thanking the municipality for gift rings. The matter of drains was discuss­ ed but action was left in abeyance until weather conditions are more favorable. The Reeve reported a tree in front of S. M.- Sander’s pro­ perty requiring attention. The mat­ ter was "left in the hands of the Roads and Bridges Committee. The following acounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Southcott and Bierling: Exeter’ Public Utilities, street light­ ing/,! $ 214/27; hydranit rental, $350.00; water, town, hall, $3.03; County of Huron, hospitalization, $5.20; Herman Hodgson, Welling­ ton Fire Insurance Co., premium, $4.75; Richard Davis, cleaning streets, $11.55. All motions were carried. Ad­ journment on the motion of Coun­ cillor Hern. O. V. Pickard, Clerk McGillivray W. I. The McGillivray Women’s Insti­ tute met in the hall at West Mc­ Gillivray on Wednesday afternoon last when the annual meeting was held. Officers were elected as fol­ lows: President, Mrs. Alex Stew­ art; 1st vice-president, Mrs. Tom Lee; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Mac­ Donald; secretary-treasurer, Marie Boland; assistant secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Perry Thompson; district dir­ ector, Mrs. Mac Allison; home econ­ omics, Mrs. William Patterson; ag­ riculture and Canadian industries, Mrs. Reg Wilson; citizenship, Mrs. A. Erskine; historical research, Mrs. Dan Lewis; social welfare, Mrs. James Dixon, Mrs. Hugh Ross, Mrs. Alex Reid and Mrs. A. Scott; publicity, Mrs. J. L. Amos, Marie Boland, Mrs. Perry Thompson; war work, Mrs. Wilbert Sholdice; ques­ tion drawer, Mrs? Wes White and Mrs. Jack Lewis; auditors, Mrs. Mel­ vin Allison and Mrs. Garnet Hod­ gins; pianist, Mrs. J. Trevethick, , Mrs. Dan Lewis, Mrs. Alex Reid and Mrs. A. Erskine. New Telephone Directory To economize paper and type metal in wartime, important changes have been made in the latest issue ■of Exeter’s telephone directory, which is being distributed this week. The list of long distance rates to points most frequently called is now to be found on the inside front cover, and instructions on how to use long distance service are on the inside back cover. All marginal advertisements are being removed from the top and bottom of pages in the alphabetical section, effect­ ing still further economies. In view1 of the large number of new ail’d changed listings in the new directory, it is important to discard the old book promptly on receipt of the new one. Subscrib­ ers are being asked to contribute the ,old directories to the regular salvage collection, for paper has how returned to the list of badly-need­ ed salvage articles. iConsulting the new directory care­ fully before placing calls will help to eliminate unnecessary calls, and will reduce the “wrong number*’ nuisance considerably. Another request which is being emphasized because of war condi­ tions is that subscribers who are moving should take their tele­ phone books with them, instead of asking for another at the new' resi­ dence. a Mr. Hardup, “Can’t you cut down expenses1?** Mrs; I-Iarditp: “the same result could be accomplished if you’d earn more.” CREDITON Passion Week Scryices Passion Week services under the joint auspices of the United and Evangelical Churches, Crediton, were exceedingly well attended. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, evening services were held in the United Church and the Thursday and Good Friday morning services were held in the Evangelical Church. Ota Monday evening the Rev. M/E. Reu- ber’s subject was “Converting Con­ quests Into Triumphs’’, pleading for a return of the simplicity of worship and transforming the conquests of! the Sabbath to the triumphs of the week days. The temple religion had become fearfully institutionalized and inextricably interwoven with corrupt politics. The tendency of our own day, said the speaker, was to institutionalize everything, par­ticularly religion. Mr. Whitmore, the principal of the public school, rendered a gospel solo. Rev. L, H. Turner preached at the Tuesday and Wednesday evening sei-vices with Mrs. Alvin Baker singing at the for­ mer and the United Church minis­ ter at the latter. Owing to condi­ tions over which he had no con­ trol, the United Church minister was unable to accompany his con­ gregation to the Thursday evening Service in the Evangelical Church, which was conducted by Rev. M. E. Reuber, who also preached. The mountain-top experience was the Good Friday morning service, when the combined choirs were in attendance and the auditorium of the church comfortably filled. The speaker was Rev. L. H. Turner, whose subject was “The Cross, Ac­ tive, Not Passive’’, pointing out that Paul’s conception of the cross was that the Redeemer nailed the sins of the world to-it rather than be­ ing overcome by it. A venture of faith expressed itself in that both congregations partook of the Sacra­ ment of the Lord’s Supper dispens­ ed by both ministers. The consen­ sus of opinion was that not only was this service clothed with dignity, but that it was also challenging in its message and comforting in its dispensation. To all who contribut­ ed by way of gospel song, the ap­ preciation of both ministers is ten­ dered. Easter Services The Easter services were well at­ tended at Shipka, Brinsley and Cre­ diton, the communion tables at all three being chastely decorated with floral emblems. At Crediton the choir rendered two Easter anthems, the minister singing at Shipka, with ■the choir at Brinsley rendering the Easter anthem., “Awake Thou That Sleepefet”. Rev. L. H. Turner also rendered a solo. A feature of the evening service at Crediton was the reception of the Communicants’ Class by the min­ ister and elders of the church, sev­ en in number. *The 'Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper was administered by the minister to the communi­ cants, participated in by the elders. The communicants recteived from the minister and the members of the session, a copy of the hymnary, together with a membership card. The minister admonished the young folk to live for Christ in His church and to remember that though they would meet imperfections in the church, their one and only standard of measurement for their lives was the grandeur and greatness of the spiritual stature of the Christ. They must never excuse themselves on the grounds of someone else’s fail­ ures. /They were also reminded of the claims of Christian steward­ ship. The following constituted the class: Lois Versa Swartz, Betty Blanche Mawhinney, Jean Evelyn King, Ila Bernice Tilley, Edith Win- nifred Mack, Edith Esther Hill, Elaine Frances Mitchell. By trans­ fer Mrs. Nelson Lamport was re­ ceived from the congregation of Thames Road United ‘Church. Heavy Bus Traffic Travel by bus through Exeter over the Eastei- week-end was per­ haps the heaviest that has been seen here. The number of holiday visitors to this community using the buses now that gas rationing has affected private cars, was consider­ ably increased and this was aug­ mented by the many from the air­ port on leave. Five large buses With standing room only passed through Exeter for London at six o’clock on Sunday evening. Rev. Charles Hawke Dies Rev. Charles Hawke, of Clinton, who is Well known in Exeter, hav­ ing visited oh various occasions With Mr. and Mrs. Frank Down and other relatives, died on Monday in his 85 th year after three years of failing health, .He was born in Eng­ land and was married to Elizabeth Blatchford Priest, Who survives. Shortly after their marriage they came to Canada and afterwards re­ turned to England and went to South Africa as missionaries of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. A throat ailment made it necessary to discontinue pulpit preaching and they returned to Canada and have since resided at Clinton, 'the fun­ eral will be held 'Thursday after­ noon. NO Q SERVICE FIXING TRAINING SCHQOl, > I-**’ ■(continued from page 1) ies of Canadian airmen rest, which will be forever Canada, so there are spots in Canada that will be for­ ever England. Opt of a common suffering and a common sacrifice a new bond of fellowship is being wrought. Canada and the mother­ land together must see that the sac­ rifices of the war years are not wast­ ed, but rather are fruitful in the building of a durable and just peace, * * * # Good Friday js one of the two annual holidays observed in the Air Force, Many were able to com­ bine jt with a regular “48“ and things were distinctly quiet on the Station over Easter as a result. The holiday came as a welcome break in the regular routine and many have returned with, new pep and keen­ ness after the valued, contacts again with home life, On the Station services were held both for Roman Catholic and for Protestant person­ nel on Good Friday and Easter Day. On the latter day altars were deck­ ed with lilies and other flowers. There were a goodly numbei- of communicants, the R.C. padre re­ porting a number of visitors from Exeter and district.-* * * * The Victory Loan campaign on the Station got under way on Mon­ day with a big Station parade, at Which addresses were given by the Commanding ? Officer and by Fit. Lieut. IC. R. Alexander, D.F.M., of Port Albert R.A.F. Station, who has had 'considerable operational exper­ ience. The Station has been divided up into a number of sections, and officers and senior N.C.O.’s have been placed in charge. A personal canvass is in full swing and we have every confidence that we shall reach our quota of $50,000 for the school. Progress is being recorded each day on a large placard erected out­ side the Administration Building, which represents a bomb falling on a council table at which Hitler, Mussolini and Hirohito are confer­ ring. When the objective is reach­ ed the bomb will crash into the table. * * * * * Our winter series of stage shows ended on Tuesday with a return visit of the Tweedsmuir Review. They gave us a fine evening’s enter­ tainment, which was topped off with a period of informal dancing. Al­ together we have had eleveij variety shows since the season opened last September—an average of one every three weeks, which is pretty good considering the difficulties of dis­ tance and transportation. To all who have contributed their time, thought and talents to entertain' us we say “Thanks a million. We ap­ preciate all you have done for, us.’’ For next Sunday, May 2, we have a program of a different kind ar­ ranged. The choir of Dashwood Evangelical Church, led by Mr. Harry Hoffman, who sang in the choir at the Coronation of the King and Queen in Westminster Abbey in 1937, are visiting us to sing their Easter cantata entitled “Christ Victorious” by Nolte. They are bringing their Mitchell organ and we are assured of an inspiring eve­ ning of good music. The program will commence at 8 p.m. and Sta­ tion personnel have been invited to bring their families and friends.* " * ~ Movies for the week were “Nice Girl,” starring Deanna Durbin and Franchot Tone; “The Westerner”, with Gary Cooper and Doris Daven­ port; and “Kiss the Boys Good-Bye”, featuring Mary Martin and Don Ameche.* * # * * The following item was crowded out of the news from No. 9 S.F.T.S-, Centralia, last week: Leading- newspapers throughout Canada are featuring the daring ex­ ploits of Sgt. Major Lucien Dumais. The story told in these accounts has made Cpl. Dumais (W.D.) of this station a very proud girl. You see, it is her brother who Jias add­ ed laurels to his career. Sgt. Major Dumais saw action at Dieppe, for which he was awarded the mili­ tary medal. Following this he join­ ed a British unit in North Africa as a mortar specialist. Here he form­ ed what is believed to be the first Canadian Horse Patrol. Using his native tongue (French) he enlist­ ed the cooperation of the French farmers from whom he secured horses for his work. This horse patrol first operated by night, but later did their work in daylight. Farm after farm was Scoured to see if there were any Germans. What was found was reported back. More than once enemy booty was se­ cured and numbers of the*, enemy liquidated. For liis very able part in this Work Sgt. Major Dumais has been transferred to Intelligence. We take this opportunity to congratu­ late Cpl. Dumais, of this Station, who, we feel, can justly share in reflected glory. SJs w ■ Harris Weber is taking a week’s leave before the spring sports sea­ son begins. So this time the column is written for him by C. K, Salisbury, P./Lt. ’ Station Chaplain, (P) Daniel Gmlth; prominent resident of Zurich celebrated his filst birth­ day recently and is enjoying excel­ lent health, Chester L. Smith, pub­ lisher of the Zurich Herald, is a son. HARPLEY iMrs. Ed Gill spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs, Colin Love, Mrs, John Ridley spent a few days last week with Mrs. Ann Rid­ ley, of Grand Bend, who was quite ill. We are glad to report that she is able to be around again. Mr. J. Knapton and Mr. George Tudor, of parkhill, called on Mr. B, J. Hodgins on Sunday afternoon. Miss Helen MacGregor, of Lucan, spent Sunday with her parents on the Moljard Line. Visitors at the home of Mr. Man­ sell Hodgins over the week-end were Mr. and Mrs, Stan Kayes and Geraldine, of Toronto; Mrs. Clar­ ence Hardy, Helen and Frank, of Lucan; Miss Helen LnVGi of Grand Bend and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love, Betty, Don and Clair; of Shipka. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Ridley spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Love, near Exeter. Mrs. Will Love attended the W.M.S. convention at Brussels on Tuesday of last week, Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Colin. Love on Sunday were Mr, and Mrs, William Love and family, Mr. John Love, of Grand Bend, and Mr,, and Mrs, E, Whiteing, of Centenary, The Ladies’ Guild of Grace Church, Greenway, is holding a play in the parish hall on May 6, entitled “The Arms of the Law”, put on by the W.A. of Holy Trinity Church, Lucan. How Does Your Label Read? To Help Him NOW... and When He Comes Home OUR SON (or your neighbor’s son) is in battle dress perhaps ... on a ship at sea, or flying a bomber. You are proud of him, but you pray for the time when he will be back home. You will do anything you can, you say, . . . everything you can . . . to bring him home safe, and bring him home soon. Well, here is one thing you can do; You can buy Victory Bonds. When you buy Victory Bonds you help your boy to do the big job he is doing now. You help to . make sure that he has everything he needs; better equipment than the enemy has. And you are saving money to have a better home for your boy to return to. HAVE MONEY FOR HIM WHEN HE COMES HOME He will want to work with new farm implements ... new equipment... to replace things that may be worn out. He will have new ideas to improve the farm. He may want to experiment with new crops, new stock, new farm­ ing methods. He’s young and ambi­ tious as you want him to be. He will need money to do things he plans to do. Victory Bonds . . . money saved now and loaned to Canada to help win the war .. . will be yours and his to use when the war is over. MCM THF A7TACX National W Finance Committee SB® wear this emblem of Victory WHAT IS A VICTORY BOND? A VICTORY BOND is the promise of the Dominion of Canada to.repay in cash the full face value of the Bond at the time stipulated, with half-yearly interest at the rate of 3% par annum until maturity, A Victory Bond is the safest investment in Canada. The entire resources of the Dominion stand behind it. Canada has been issuing bonds for 75 years, and has never failed to pay every dollar of principal and interest, A Victory Bond is an asset more readily converted into cash than any other Security, CREDITON EAST '■ Mr. and Mrs. William Horney, of Kippen, and Mr. and Mrs, Arnold Gackstetter, of Guelph, visited on. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Mots. Mrs. Alec Hamilton and som Barry, of Grand Bend, is' visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H, Lewis. Mrs,. Aaron Wein and Mrs. Leon-( ard Wein spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs, Wes. Wein, at Sharon. Mr. Alvin Flynn, of London, spent the Easter holidays at his home here. Mr. Murray Neil, of London, spent the Easter holidays here, Mrs, Neil and Beverley returning with him for a visit in London. Pte, Alvin Sims, of London, spent Saturday at his home here, ZION Irene and Jean Brock, of London, spent the holiday week-end at their homes.' , Schoolbooks are tossed aside. Eas­ ter holidays have begun. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Brock, Anna and Tom were guests at the Godbolt-Ratz wedding on Monday. Mr. and Mrs, E, Hern visited on Thursday with Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Kerslake. A shower was held at the home of Mrs. 'Wellington Brock on Thurs­ day night in honor of Alma Ratz, bride-elect. After a short program Alma was presented with a book F. J, DELBRIDGE, Representative EXETER case. Following a fitting reply by Alma, everyone sang “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow”. A dainty lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. James Earl, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Jacques attended the wedding of Miss Marion Tookey in London on Saturday. Christine Dobson is 'holidaying with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, John Hern. Several from the community at­ tended the memorial service held in Thames Road Church on Sunday morning, G-Man: “Got away, has he? Did you guard all the exits?” County Constable: “Yes, but we think he must have left by one of the entrances.”