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Fathers’ Day - Sunday, June 20th
We have a large stock of merchandise for Father’s Day Gifts including shirts, ties,
socks, braces, garters, pyjamas, sweaters, hats, etc. ,
WE ALSO HAVE A LARGE RANGE OF MEN’S SUMMER SP.ORT SHIRTS
THOUSANDS OF THESE WORTHY PEOPLE ARE ACTUALLY STARVING
TO DEATH. LET US ALL DO OUR PART, BY SUPPORTING THIS FUND
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DRAW FOR PRIZESRED CROSS SERVICE
The James Street Red Cross Un
it will hold a special service next
Sunday morning. The speaker
will be H. Capt, Rev, D. A. Cow
an, chaplain of No. 1 District
Depot will speak on “The Free
dom We Defend’’. Mr. Harry Hof-
the■man, of Dashwood, will be
guest speaker.
the
The ceremony
in the living room
of apple blossoms.
Baker’ played the
and accompanied
BEARSS—MARTENE
A wedding took place at
home of the bride’s parents in Step
hen when Rev. Theo. Luft united
in marriage Mildred Violet, daugh
ter -of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Martens,
to LAC. Elvin John Bearss, R.C.A.F.
son of Mr. and Mrs. Layton Bearss,
of Port Colborne.
had its setting
under an arch
Miss Beatrice
wedding music
Miss Ethel Baker when she sang
“O Perfect Love,”
A gown of brocaded satin made
•on princess lines was worn by the
bride, who was given in marriage
by her father. Her finger-tip veil
was caught With a -halo of orange
blossoms and she carried a bouquet
■of red roses and bouvardia.
Miss Dorothy Amy, who attend
ed as bridesmaid, wore a gown of
turquoise blue sheer crepe and car
ried a .bouquet of Butterfly
and larkspur*
The groomsman Was LAO.
son Brown, of Owen Sound.
A reception followed the
inony for fifty guests.
For travelling to Northern On
tario, the bride changed to a brown
pin stripe suit and wore beige and
brown accessories.
Mr* and Mrs* Bearss Will reside
at* Exeter,
roses
■car-
cere-
With the R.C.A.F.
Neil Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs.
J. Hubert Jones, who recently en
listed with the R.C.A.F., left Mon
day for Hamilton where he
commence a course in radio.
Orville Snell, son of Mr. and
Clarise Snell, of town, who
been employed in the office of the
Canadian Canners at Strathroy,
has enlisted with the R.C.A.F. and
has been posted at Lacliine, Que.
will
Mrs.
has
heavy
sharp
thun-
On Saturday evening a
rainstorm, accompanied by
lightning and heavy peals of
der passed over this district. Hail
at times accompanied the rain.
On Tuesday afternoon about 5.30
another storm visited this section.
A hydro pole near James St. Church
was struck by lightning and a high-
tension fuse blown,
At
afternoon a
number of
pupils of
shopwork at
foi’ which tickets were sold the pro
ceeds going to the Junior Red
Cross. The articles were on exhibi
tion in Mr. E. R. Hopper’s window.
The winners were: Aprons, Mrs. C.
Langen, Marjorie Richards, Mrs.
Wm. Cann, Sgt. Wilfred Irwin, Mrs.
B. W. Tuckey, Mrs. W. Cockrane,
Mildred Hannigan, table setts,
Douglas Maj, Margaret Sangster;
racks, Mrs. V. Pincombe,
Carnie.
Native of Crediton Die?-
Lloyd F. Snell, aged 37* died St. Catharines Saturday, June 5th,
a week after an appendectomy. De
ceased wag both in Crediton and for
years worked at the Hobbs Glass Co.,
in London, before going to St. Cath
arines. He was president of the St.
Catharines Flying Club, and execut
ive director of No. 9 Elementary
Flying Training School, St. Cathar
ines, and proprietor of the Niagara
Glass Co. He is survived by his
widow, Gladys Eleanor Stewart; a
son, LAC Donald S. Snell, R.C.A.F.,
Trenton; two daughters. His father,
Franklin, resides on Elmwood Ave«,
London,
Josephine Sims,
A Sister, Ml’S, jauwtuu uusity, ui
Detroit, and a brother, Wellington,
survive, Mrs, Jonathan Kydd, of
|Exeter North* Is ail aunt.
in
His mother* the ’ late
predeceased him,
Mrs. Edward Lasky, of
$650.00 TOR PRICE
FOR YEARLING HEIFER
AT SHORTHORN SALE
The auction sale of Shorthorns
from the herds of W. C. F. Oestrich*
er, R. M, Peck^and Roy F, Pepper
held at the Exeter Fair Grounds on
Wednesday, June 9th, proved quite
successful. Thirty-seven head of
cattle were sold realizing $11,302.50,
an average of $3o3.
The first twelve head sold were
unbred heifers from the Oestreicher
and Peck herds and from their pres
ent herd sires. These-brought $5,105.
an average of $425, Three head
sold for over $6 Oh. each, which itself
is proof how highly the get of these
sires are valued by breeders and
livestock men in Canada and U.S.A.
The top price was $650. for a Peek
yearling heifer. The second highest
was $640. for a 9 months heifer
calf bred and sold by Oestreicher.
The three head with three others
almost as good, ‘went to
Greene, Detroit, Midi. Mr.
lias several large farms,
Laurin, Ont., where these
cattle were shipped, as wen
near Windsor and several close to
Detroit, Mr, Gordon Breckon, of
Bronte, bought 7 heqd; others went
toi Deacon Glenburn Farms, Union
ville; Herb Hatch, Goodwill Farms,
Toronto; Newman of Dunbarton;
Claude Running, of Clarksburg.
Three head were bought on order
for breeders who found it impossible
to attend.
W, H.
Greene
one in
choice
as one
MRS. SANDERS HONORED
News has been received recent
ly that Mrs. Ida. M. Sanders has
been chosen as Grand Representa
tive of the Grand Chapter of Ore
gon, O.E.S., to the Grand Chapter
of Ontario, O.E.S. Exeter Chapter
No. 22 2 is very proud of the honor
coming to their first Worthy Mat
ron for it is the first honor of its
kind that we know of. This honor
ary position is hers until 19 46. We
feel sure that the State of Oregon
could not have chosen a more pro
ficient representative.
SALTER—McKAIG
was
of Charles Gould
of Mrs. Emily Sal-
Rev. A. B. Irwin,
They were unat-
wedding the bride
A quiet but lovely wedding
solemnized at James Street United
church parsonage, Exeter, on Satur
day, June 12, 1943, at 4 pan. when
Mary Vietta McKaig, only daugh
ter of Mrs. McKaig, of Hensall, be
came the bride
Salter, only son
ter, of Exeter.
B.A., officiated,
tended. For her
chose a street-length Churchill blue
shadow crepe dress with whitp ac
cessories, and she wore a corsage
of Talisman roses. The wedding
party motored to tne home of the
bride’s -mother at Hensall where
a wedding dinner was served to
the immediate relatives. Mrs. Mc
Kaig received wearing navy sheer,
and Mrs. Salter assisted in a gown
of black sheer. Both
of roses. „
For their wedding
al couple motored to
traio, the bride donning for travel
ing a two-piece flowered silk dress,
tweed
sories.
reside
groom
pointment as
The bride prior to her marriage
was on the staff of the Bel!
phone Co. at Exeter.
wore corsages
trip the brid-
Northern On-
Leavitt’s Theatre Saturday
draw was made for a
articles made by the
home economics and
the Exetei* 'High school
ST. PAUL’S GIRL
IS STRUCK BY TRUCK
“Donna Jean Dunseit
year-old daughter of
Wesley Dunseith of,
Nonna
sever
and Mrs.
Wesley Dunseith of/fft. Paul’s had
a narrow escape *on Friday even
ing when returning from school.
She was struck by a truck driven by
Ned Armstrong of Exeter and sus
tained a broken collar bone, a bad
ly bruised foot and several cuts and
bruised about the body and is also
suffering from shock.” St. Marys
Journal Argus,
coat, and matching acces-
Mr. and ' Mrs. Salter will
in Wingham, where the
recently received the ap-
County Constable.
Tele-
Uuderwent Operation
Mr. Wm. Cook is seriously
in Victoria Hospital, London,
lowing a critical operation on Mon
day, Each day shows a little
provement, His many friends
this community will hope for
speedy recovery.
ill
fol-
i la
in
his
ARTHUR F. HERN
’ .RECEIVES WINGS
AND COMMISSION
Death of Mrs. Dawson
Mrs. Samuel D. Dawson, Of ,R. R
No. 4, London, mother of,J« Benson
Dawson, of Sandwich, and for a
number of years connected with the
Exeter Rural Hydro System, died at
Victoria Hospital in London on Sun
day. She is survived by her husband
and another son, J. Lome Dawsoii.
The funeral was held Tuesday with
interment in Woodland cemetery.
Arthur F. Hern, of Usborne TWp.
who at the age of 19 has received
his commission as a pilot officer,
is to be oonfratuiated on the excel
lent standing he obtained on
navigation course. On June
Pilot Officer Hern received
wings as an air navigator at.
4 A.O.S., Drumlin. He was
youngest member of his class
was among the top graduates,
thur was a former student of Exe
ter high school and a recent grad
uate from the business administra
tion course nt Westervelt School,
London, He joined the R.C.A.F,
last July, spending a few months
at No. 1 Manning Depot* Toronto,
.and graduated from- No. 6* I.T.S.,
Toronto, in December. He has been
posted to an R.C.A.F. station Ill
Quebec and will leave after a two
week’s furlough visiting with his
aunt Miss Minnie Hern, of town*
and other relatives.
his
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and
Ar-
WINS SILVER MEDAL FUNDS ARE NEEDED
Bruce Mair, son of Rev, William I TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING
Mair, Thames Road, who has been
a student at Albert College, Belle
ville, has been awarded the Gover
nor General’s Silver Medal for ob
taining the highest yeai"’s average
on any six papers of Grade XIII.
The Principal, Dr. B. Howard,
writes: “Bruce has proved himself
to be a very consistent worker; a
splendid all round citizen of the
school, and a student of whom we
are exceedingly proud, as I am sure
will be all his friends in the town.”
His many friends h’eri will join with
the Times-Advocate jn extending
congratulations.
Undoubtedly many
to help. Why not do
Those appeals should
a period of months—-
could starve in that
STEPHEN COUPLE
HONORED ON THEIR
56th ANNIVERSARY
On Tuesday evening, June Sth, a
surprise celebration for Mr. and Mrs,
James Willis, of Stephen, was held
at their home, the occasion being
the 56th anniversary of their wed
ding. Mr. and Mrs. Willis spent the
day at the home of their daughter,
Mrs, McDonald, at 'Mt, Carmel, while
another daughter Mrs. Thompson
(Marie) of Detroit, who has been
visiting at home made preparations
for the evening’s entertainment.
About forty of the old neighbors and
friends were present and spent a
pleasant social gathering. Mr. Arthur
Francis proposed a toast to the bride
and groom who have been life-long
residents of the community, flelight-
ful refreshments were served at the
close. The family comprises ten
children, five boys and five girls.
Several are in the West and several
reside in Detroit.
Willis
health and best wishes were extend
ed for their future happiness
welfare.
Mr. and Mrs.
are enjoying fairly good
COLE—BLATCHFORD
and
A quiet wedding took place at the
Calvary United Church parsonage
in London on Monday afternoon
when Miss Ida F. Blatehford, R.N.,
of Detroit, daughter of Mr. F.
Blatcliford, of Exeter, was united
in marriage to Wesley
druggist, of Exeter, the
being performed by Rev.
Tavish.
QF STARVING GREEKS■■■>■•••
This is the third week of appeal
to the people of Exeter and District
to help the fund being raised in
Canada to help the starving people
of Greece.
Only a limited response has yet
been made,
people intend
it at once?
not run over
many - people
time. The appeal is expected to
last only from June 6th to June 26th.
Please do not delay.
Yon know the story of the pitiful
condition of the • people of Greece.
There is no need to repeat. The need
is for you to drop what you are
doing for a minute and make your
contribution now. Receipts for $5.00
and over will be sent to you from
headquarters and they can be used
to reduce your 1943 Income Tax.
Contributions previously acknow
ledged amount to $64,00, The follow
ing additional donations have been
received,—-
R. N, Rowe, Exeter
Mrs. Bertha Sharpe, Exeter
Mrs. T, J. Kestle, Exeter ..
H. T. Rowe, Exeter .........
Miss Bessie Yelland, Exeter
W. H. Coates, Exeter ......
Rev. Ernest Grigg, Exeter ..
G, S, Howard, Exetej4
A boy sympathizer, Exeter
B. W. Tuckey, Exeter ......
E. R. Hopper, Exeter ......
Henry Strang, Exeter .........
C. V. Pickard, Exeter .........
Mrs,
Miss
Mrs.
Mrs.
Miss
Mrs,
Public School returns from
phonograph records, .......
Mrs. Minretta Hind, Exeter .
Mrs. Alice J, Geddes, Exeter ,
Andrew Campbell, Exeter ..
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Penhale,
Exeter .............................
BLOOD DONORS CLINIC
The Blood Donors Clinic to be
held in Exeter sponsored by the Red
Cross and the Lions Club will take
place on Thursday, June 24th, la
the basement of the James St. United
Church, The clinic will consist of
64 donors and the donors will be
notified by postcard as to the neces*
sary regulations and the time they
are to appear. The first clinic, being
a new experience in Exeter, is being
limited in number and to the men,
but at subsequent clinics the number
will be increased and ladies will
possibly be included.
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WORD IS RECEIVED
OF DEATH QF
LAVERNE HARNESS
RED CROSS NEWS
S. Cole,
ceremony
D.Mc-
The Red Cross Executive met in
the basement of the library on Mon
day afternoon.
Donations of money to aid in the
jam-making project will be great
ly appreciated. Kindly leave youi’
donations with Mrs. Kyle, Mrs. Mar
tin or Miss L. Jeckell.
The War Unit of Caven Presby
terian church are sponsoring the
picture “Journey foi- Margaret”
which will be presented in Leavitt’s
Theatre on June 2S and 29. Pro
ceeds for the Local Red Cross.
All interested ladies are invited
to visit No. 9, S.F.T.S. on Ladies’
Day, Thursday, June 17, from 2 to
5 p.m.
The Red Cross Executive will
meet June 28 and the next shipping
will be July 9.
The following is the list of ar
ticles in
quota 16
sweaters,
tuck-ins,
1 pair service socks, 1 V. N, sweat
er, 2 pair gloves, 2 toques,
ing quota: 16 pair women’s
'ers, 8 women’s slips, 12 pair
pyjamas, 10 men’s shirts, 6
dresses, 7 girl’s panties, 38
cloths, 2 boy’s shorts, 115 diapers,
5 8 sanitary pads, 2 girl’s skirts,.
Other quota knitting: 18 girl’s
sweaters, British civilian: 5 boy's
sweaters. ;
Non quota: Russian Relief 187
articles, including men’s, women’s
and children’s used clothing, also
nuilts, babies clothes, shoes, galosh-;
os, hats and caps, bathing suits, etc.
Quilts 37, crib quilts 6, afghahs 2. ifs & s|e is
Mr. G. W. Layton, secretary of
the Exeter Red Gross, reports the
following contributions:
Salvage Committee ....... $56.10
Thames Road Unit ........... 20.00
Caven Unit ................. 2.00
Order Eastern Star .... 37.91
Canvass Fund 15.00
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The following are a few Interest
ing facts from our last Despatch.
“Rescue ships carry ditty bag
supply.” A surgeon writes to thank
the Canadian Red Cross for a gift
of 100 ditty bags from the Halifax
Depbt. ”As you imay guess these
gifts are inestimable value to the
luckless men to whom these rescue
ships dedicate their activities,
“Red Cross
the outbreak
Ship-wrecked
through Bed
they have
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W. Vale, Hay P.O........
May Jones, Exeter .....
W. Dickey, Usborne ..
W. Essery, Exetei* ....
Vera Essery, Exeter
Mary Follick, Toronto
$10.00
.... 5.00
.... 3.00
... 2.00
.... 1.00
... 5.00
.. 10.00
... 5.00
........20
... 5.00
... 5.00
... 5.00
... 4.00
.... 2.00
.... 2.00
... 1.00
....1.00
... 5.00
... 2.00
9.57
5.00
10.00
1.00
2.00
DUNSFORD—BAEKER
A pretty June wedding took
in the Brussels United church on
Saturday, June 12, at 3.30
when Rev. Wilson united
riage, Mary Elizabeth,
daughter, of Mrs. Alfred
place
Word was received in Exeter on
Tuesday from. Ottawa stating that
Pte. Isaac Laverne Harness was of
ficially reported to have died in Eng
land that same day, Previous re*
ports stated that he was in a serious
condition. A letter from him recently
stated that he was improving4 and
expected to arrive home shortly, Pte.
Harness enlisted the latter part of
,1939 arriving overseas shortly before
Christmas that year. The Times-
Advocate have from time to time
published some interesting letters
sent home by him.
been in
months,
formerly
ich, and
Jane, the latter being only a few
weeks eld when her father went
overseas. Four brothers and three
sisters survive. Three brothers,
Elmore, of Exeter; Albert and
Walter, of London, served in the
last Great War; Czar, of Sarnia:
Mrs. Thqs. Brogan, of Windsor; Mrs.
Lloyd Baynham, of Stratford, and.
Mrs. Ed. Maguire, of Windsor.
He had only
hospital for a couple of
He is survived by his wife,
Irene Johnston, of Goder-
two daughters, Shirley and
Operation for Appendicitis
AC1 Graham Masun, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Mansell Mason, of Grand
Bend who is with the R.C.A.F. at
No. 1., S.F.T.S. Camp Borden, on
Wednesday of last week underwent
an operation for appendicitis. He is
getting along fine and will be home
on sick leave the latter part of this
week.
CELEBRATE 45th
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
o’ clock
in mar-
younger
Baeker
and the late Mr. Baeker, of Brus
sels, and Staff Sgt. William Char
les Dunsford, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Percy Dunsford, of Exeter.
Given in marriage by her broth
er, George Baeker, R.C.A.F., the
bride looked charming in a floor
length gown of white net over satin,
with a finger-tip veil and carried
a bouquet of pink roses and fern.
Mrs. Douglas Warwick, of Owen
Sound, sister of the bride, attended
her as matron of honor, gowned
in a floor-length dress of pink sheer
with matching hat and carried red
roses and fern. Miss Florence Duns
ford, sister of the groom, and Miss
Madalon Roberts, of London, girl
friend of the bride, were brides
maids, gowned in dresses of blue
sheer with (matching snoods and
carried bouquets of yellow roses
and
was
ner,
Pte.
wash.
of ’Owen Sound.
After the ceremony a reception
iwas held at the home of the bride's
, mother to about fifty guests, Mrs.
Baeker receiving in a gown of blue
crepe and wearing a corsage of
roses and Mrs, Dunsford receiving
in a gown of dusty rose crepe with
a corsage of pink
For going away
a beige suit with
and a corsage of
a. trip through the
couple will reside
the June shipment; Navy
pair 18 inch socks, 7 T. N.
25 aero caps, 13 T. N,
3 pair mitts, Army quota
blue corn flowers, The groom
assisted by Mr. Ralph Gentt-
of Dashwood. The ushers were
Gordon May, of Camp Ipper-
and Mr. Douglas Warwick,
Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Harrison, of.
Exeter North, on Tuesday of this
week celebrated their 45th wedding
anniversary. Members of the family
together with a number of friends
weise entertained to supper followed
by a social evening. Forty-five years
ago at Goderich Mr. Harrison was
united in marriage with Miss Ida
Halstead. They occupied a farm on
the Blue Water Highway about half
way between Bayfield and Goderich
before moving to the Thames Road
twenty-four years ago. In November
of last year they retired and moved
to Exeter. They -have four children,
Cecil, of Mt. Pleasant; (Herbert, of
the Thames Road; Mrs. Jas. Oke, of
Science Hill and Mrs. -Allan Johns,
of Elimville; also seven grandchild
ren. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison
presented with an address and
from the family.
Among the guests at the
ration Tuesday evening were Rev- J.
and Mrs. Galloway; Mr, and Mrs. J.
Cottle, of the Thames Road and Mr.
and Mrs. M. Amy. Their many friends
will join with the Times-Advocate
in
best
were
a gift
celeb-
Sew-
knick-
men’s
girl’s
wash-
i Serves at Sea”, Since
of war hundreds of
seamen have passed
Cross Depot’s where
been supplied warm
roses.
the bride donned
navy accessories
red roses. After
Sates the happy
in (Forest.
Members of the Middlesex- Hur
ons from this community are in
camp at Thames Valley, London.
The camp lasts for two weeks.
extending congratulations and
wishes for their future welfare.
FROM
|^O 0 SERVICE FLYING TR/llNING SCHOOL
find
Mitchell and. the Girl
BOY SCOUTS AT
DISTRICT RALL^O
IN MITCHELL'~X
Members of the Boy Scouts
Cubs accompanied by Scout Master
Harold Whyte, Dr. Cowen and War
den B. W, Tuckey motored to Mit
chell Sunday evening foi’ a district
rally in Main Street United church.
Headed by the Preston Boy Scout
Bugle Band of 40 pieces the Scouts
and Cubs from Exeter, Blyth, Strat
ford and
Guides and Brownies from Mitchell,
about 250 strong, paraded to the
church. Dr. F. E. Malott, In Boy
Scout work for many years deliver
ed a timely sermon on “Success.”
Following the service another par
ade took place the officers taking
the salute from the bandstand on the
market square.
A large number of friends and
relatives were present at the Wing’s
Presentation held here on Friday,
June 11.
presented
ated the
sxtccess in
Precision Squad gave a fine demon*
stration and oiir excellent Drum-and*
Trumpet Band was in attendance,
Following the presentation gradu-
ates, relatives and friends enjoyed
a social hour In the Recreation Halt
where, under the cure of our Air*
Women, refreshments Were served,
•Softball has started great guns.
The sounds, emanating from Number
Nine are those from the lusty lungs
of our softball enthusiasts, cheering
their teams on« to greater effort.
Games scheduled for last week were:
No. 5 Hangar vs. Headquarters;
Officers vs, Senior N.CXVs; Flights
vs. trainees. On Wednesday the
(Continued Oil Page 4)
Group Captain Fullerton
the Wings and congratul*
graduates, wishing them
their careers. The W.D.