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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-08-05, Page 4Page 4 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST Sth, 1943 Announcements j LIBERALS LOSE HURON BIDING KHIVA Address and prese.nQitipn. Mbrtlh* ■ Wutk- <,n‘i Murrin^c I '.■; a»r<e Ijjsu.eirtsft fr***? ■ of charge, Card <»t Tlisink* SOc*. In ftleiuorinui ]X<>tIce* SOc for wlnKle .' verse, 25c extra for each I tionai nw. Engagement* MR • ' BIRTH? DUN BAL,—At Ml’S, Godbolt’s Hospi­ tal, ox Thursday. August 5, 1943, to Piwi officer and Mrs. Robert Dunbar, a son. Majority for Taylor—-79 (Ccptinued from Page 1) Stuuley 1 ............ 11 29 48 ■2'.................. 3 20 72 *............*__ 13 21 38 4 .................. 23 129 5 ............------- 12 57 24 6 .................. 12 57 49 7 ............ 3 12 24 8 100 59 84 425 346 A pleasant evening was spent Tuesday, July 27th, at the home Mr. and Mrs. Arthur WIHert, when about sixty neighbours and friends gathered to bid them farewell, priori home in spent m * on of DEATHS DELB RIDGE— Flying Officer Ralph B. Delbridge, aged 22, son of Mr. and <Mrs. Frank Delbridge, was hilled on active service overseas, Tuesday, August 3rd, 1943. His funeral took place at 3 p-m., August 4th at the Brookwood cemetery, Eng. FRITZ—At Zurich on Sunday, Aug. 1st, 1943, Rebecca Fried, beloved wife of Mr. Charles Frit? in her 77th year. HEAMAN—-Suddenly on Tuesday, August 3, 1943, at her late resi­ dence, 54b Queens avenue, Lon­ don, ’Florence M., beloved wife of the late William Heaman, grandmother of Mrs. George Wright, of Exeter. Goderich Township 1 .................... 13 75 32 2 ................. 21 45 40 3 ................ 16 62 38 4 ................ 8 55 22 5 ................ 31 48 31 6 ................. 21 32 32 ——- 110 317 195 Majority for Taylor*-*-12 2 i CARDS OF THANKS McKillop Hullett 1 .................... 52 27 65 2 .................. 16 40 36 3 ................. 11 26 41 4 .................. 30 39 77 5 ...3 17 21 6 ...7 17 61 7 ................. 27 48 54 146 214 355 Majority for Tuckey-—141 to moving to theii’ uew Exeter. The eveniug was siuglng and daaclug. During the evening Mr. WlUert were presented with a beau­ tiful occasional chair, Mrs. Ed. Kraft read, the address and the presenta­ tion was made by Mrs. Wm» Stade. Mr, and Mrs. Willert in a few words expressed their grateful ap­ preciation.. AR joined in singing “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.” After the presentation lunch was served and dancing was again en­ joyed until the wee small hours of the morning, when aR returned to their homes having spent an evening never to be forgotten. Following is the address. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Willert: We have assembled here this even-1 ing to spend a few hours with you 1 prior to your departure for your new home in Exeter, t We are indeed very sorry to have- and Mrs. CRED1TON EAST Mr* and Mrs. Charles Glanvilie and son and. Mr. and Mrs. EH Sims and son spent Sunday in Zurich with Mr. and Mrs* H. Swartaentruber, Mr* and Mrs. John Glanville and son and Mrs. Fred Gianville and daughter spent Sunday with Mr. and , Mrs. Stephen Gianville. Miss Marlene cliffe has returned to her home in London after two weeks’ holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MoU. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fraser, of Exeter, spent Sunday with Mr* and Mrs. Harry Lewis. Mrs. Rachaej Sims, of Exeter, Re­ visiting her daughter, Mrs. Murray Neil. Mr, and Mrs. Stuart Kuhn and children, of Baden, spent the week­ end With Mrs, H. Kuhn. Mrs, George Wright, of Windsor,, spent a couple of days with" her father, Mr. Eli Law-son. 1 Mr. and Mrs J. Brokepshire, of [Toronto, spent Monday with the lat- •ter’s father, Mr. Eli Lawson, Classified Ads—-llsc Per Word Each Insertion. Minimum Charge 25c Per Insertion; lOe Extra when re- plies are delivered to the Times-Advocate office. A charge of 10c is made if not paid witliin ten days Qla>sifiecl Directory THERE’S NO DEAD HEAPS HERE—EVERY WANT AD WORKS HARD Mr. and Mrs. J. Sims and daugh- er Clara and grandchild Madeline Romph, of Thedford, spent the week­ end with Mr. Job. Sims, . Pte. Fred Sims, of Debert, N.S., you leave our midst, as you have Wh0 wag on a ^.wo weeks’ furlough,, always been a kind and sympathetic spent a few days with relatives here, week- u, FOR $ALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE- spring and mattress; stead; 1 set single harness; rubber tired wheels); 1 condition; 1 1 small box < 1 set tattle ■ to Nelson Statton, Poolroom, Ex­ eter, •1, % wooden bed; 1 X iron bod” 1 l cart (wooden set hoppers, good buggy, steel tire; cutter, new shoes; knee boots, Apply FOR SALE-—’100 acre farm. Well located, good buildings, small bush. Owner wishes to sell this farm quickly and has priced it accordingly. C. V. Rickard. c brick FOR SALE—1 blue pram in good condition. Apply to Mrs. Chown, Andrew Street, 5* FOR SALE — Comfortable house, All conveniences. iDouble garage. Nice lot and garden. Other homes, C. V, phone 165. C.Pickard, FOR SALE—25 Sussex and Rock pullets, 5 months old. Chas. God­ bolt. Phone 202, 5c Mr. Lawrence Wasxnan desires to express his sincere appreciation to the many friends for the kind­ ness and sympathy extended dur­ ing his recent bereavement, especial­ ly to Rev. Mr. Hunt and the choir ' of Trivitt Memorial church. Mrs. Harry W. Kraft wishes to express her sincere thanks to the: friends and neighbors for the kind­ ness and sympathy extended during her bereavement, Mrs. Heber Shute wishes to thank all those who remembered her with cards and flowers or in any other way while a patient in Victoria Hospital. ENGAGEMENTS Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Coates an­ nounce the engagement of their elder daughter, Jean Isabel, to Gnr. W’ilfred G. Munds, of Sussex, New Brunswick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Munds, Lakeside, the mar­ riage to take place in August. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our mother, Mrs. John Fahner, who passed away seven years ago, August 7, 1936. Gone from us but leaving memories Death can never take awTay, Memories that will,always linger While upon this earth we stay. -—The Family News From .... NUMBER 9 S. F.T.S. (Continued from page 1) is expected that a news reel will be shown weekly. This will assist in keeping us better informed about What is happening on the various battle fronts of the world. The. softball game between Sky Hargor and Number Nine which was played at Goderich resulted in a win for Sky Harbor. These interstation games will eventually determine a winning team to participate in finals to be held in Toronto for the pur­ pose of declaring a championship for this Command. * * * * at F/Lt. Moynan chose for his Sun­ day sermon '‘Abiding Peace”. He used for his text, Philipians 4, verse 2,'•“And the peace of God that pass- eth all understanding shall keep or garrison your hearts and minds”. The service was well attended. This Friday, August 6th, will see Course 79 receive its wings at gradu­ ation exercises here. Relatives, friends and the public are cordially invited to be present at this cere­ mony. "Until next week, Harris Weber, Y.M.C.A. A group of light military trucks passed south through town just after noon on Thursday in charge Of the W.A.A.C. Tuckersniith 1 ................... 4 17 145 2 ....... 57 36 63 3 .................... 69 24 71 4 ................. 33 47 55 163 124 334 Majority for Tuckey—210 Recapitulation 1 ...........51 40 40 9 24 45 45 8 40 16 72 4 ...... .......17 28 84 5 ... ......... .29 32 57 6 .................18 26 54 179 1S7 352 * Majority for Tuckey—165 The following are the returns from the military camps: St. Catherines ...1 0 1 No. 5, Brantford 0 0 2 Chatham .......2 2 3 Petawawa. Camp 1 2 3 No. 9, Centralia 0 2 3 Hagersville .....0 2 O' Ipperwash Camp 0 3 6 Cornwall Camp 0 1 0 Niagara Camp 3 1 1 r Clinton ,.......... 112 438 337 Goderich ....... 218 800 Seaforth .......... 91 275 346 Exeter .......... 64 465 350 Hensali ........... 17 165 155 Goderich Twp.. 110 317 195 Hay .............. 208 381 420 Hullett ............. 146 214 355 McKillop ....... 163 124 33 4 Stanley ............ 84 425 346 Stephen ......... 268 728 270 Tuckersmith 17 9 187 352 Usborne ......... 122 326 273 Military Camps 7 13 19 1789 4858 4397 Majority :for Taylor—461 neighbour, ready to lend a helping i hand to those in need. Those acts of kindness will always be remem-1 bered by us. [ We hope that you will make many new acquaintances in Exeter and that your life there will be a pleasant one. However in making new friends, please do not forget us, your old’ friends. Since you are not going such a, great distance we shall expect to Monday at his residence at Wind- see you occasionally, J sor, in his 79th year, after an ill- As a very small token of the high, Hess of two or three months. Since regard in’which we hold you, we ask ( his retirement 15 years ago, he had you to accept this gift. ; lived for a time in St. Marys and May your life in Exeter be a happythen went to Windsor. one and may your neighbours there’ Born on the Creighton home- appreeiate you as much as we do. ; stead, the son of the late Mr. and —Signed on behalf of your neigh- Mrs. David Creighton, he was the hours and friends. ; husband of the former Edith Mar- Little Joan Baker home after spending with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.; vive him. Art. Baker, of the Lake Road. Mrs. Sidney Taylor, of St- Cathar-[ ©arly in April, and Janies went to ines. visited last Wednesday with; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wurm and and Mrs. Matthew 'Clark. Miss Ruth Willert spent a days last week at Grand Bend. Mr. Urban Ayotte, of Detroit, purchased Mr. Chester Mawhinney’s farm. Mr. Ayotte takes possession next spring. Mrs. Ila Baker is spending a week at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Willert moved their household effects to Exeter last week where Mr. Willert is em­ ployed with the, Guenther Transport. Mrs. Edgar Wurm and daughter, Shirley Ann, visited last Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Beaver near Ailsa Craig, Mr. and Mrs. S. Adams and Miss Lorna Kraft, of London, visited over the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. E. G. Kraft. end Miss Doris Sims spent the at Niagara Falls. Former Blanshard Farmer Dies in Windsor James Henry Creighton,- former Blanshard Township farmer, died on has returned riott, and father of Mrs. Addie the past week ter, of Windsor, both of whom His brother, David, bad lived on the homestead, Fos- sur- who died Mr. few has the farm to straighten out certain details. While there he suffered a stroke from which he did not re­ cover. Besides ‘his widow and daughter he leaves -one brother, Alexander, of Oshawa, and a sister, Mrs. Jo­ seph, Rae (MinnieJ, of St, Marys. Rev. A, Laing, of Woodham, will conduct the funeral service at Marys Thursday afternoon with terment in St. Marys Cemetery: ■..— ... .......— LETTER BOX St. in- FOR SALE—Practically new Gur­ ney coal and wood range, white and black enamel. Excellent con­ dition, Apply to Mrs. E, Vipond. 5* FOR SALE—Extra good Shorthorn bull calf. Apply Oliver Rowcliffe, 85-43 Hensail. 5* LOST LOST—Brooch-watch, white gold with green settings, initials- on back, M. G. from C. W. B. Valued highly as keepsake. Reward. Please return to J. Caldwell, Exe­ ter, or Times-Advocate. LOST—White York sow, weighing around 400 lbs. , strayed from G. J. Dow's farm. LOST—A bone-coloured baby gy containing a blonde doll, der communicate with Mrs. garet Wright, Phone 3. WANTED A hen pheasant is a frequent visitor around the south end of town. It is apparently not ac­ customed to finding for itself and has had at least one narrow escape from a dog. WOODHAM Last Sunday evening, a splendid crowd attended the service which was in the interests of the Mission Band with Mrs. George Wilson tak­ ing the platform aiid Miss Rhoda Thompson at the piano. The Mission Band pupils occupied the choir loft and gave several musical selections. Audrey Parkinson gave a solo; Aud- . rey Scott and Ina Harris a piano duet; solo by Marion Mills. The children in the choir showed splen­ did musical ability by their service of song. The speaker, Mrs. Ray, returned missionary from China, gave a very interesting and instructive address, telling of her work over there and of the bombings she witnessed before her return and also told of her trip home here and the route she took. The collectioin for the evening was $17.46, Me. and Mrs. Gordon Dykeman and children, of Galt, were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McNaughton. * Miss Marjory Parkinson and Made­ line Rodd, of London, are camping this week at Grand Bend. Miss Rhoda Thompson spent Sun­ day last with Miss Madeline Rundle. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Squire accom­ panied by Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Stone and Donna, of Kirktom spent a day recently at Port Stanley. W1NCHELSEA Threshing has Community. Mr. and Mrs, and family, of on Sunday Batten. Mr. and Donnie, of end with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Batten. Mr, and Mrs. Sherwood Brock visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Goldwin Glenn, of Brinsley. Mr. and Mrs. Colin Gilfillian and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Th os. Hodgins, of Granton. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Robinson and family, of St. Marys, visited on Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Bat­ ten. Mr. and Mrs. Edd Alexander and family, of Lumley, visited on Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. George Davis. Miss Kathryn Batten is spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Delbridge, of Exeter. Miss Joan Batten is spending a few days this week with her aunt, Mrs. S. P. Whaley, -of St. Marys. commenced in the with , Gordon Delbridge St. Marys, visited Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Mrs. London, spent the week- Wesley Burns and SHIPKA Mr. and Mrs. Don Barr and family, of Sarnia, spent this week-end at the home of Air .and Mrs. Win, Swit­ zer, Service on Sunday next will be S. at 10.30 and church service Rev.M. E. Reuber Missionary Lloyd Love week-end with will pro­ and Mr. Yes, a big hello to irst and to know that parcel today, time and pa- have and will It certainly speaks well to remember us in this present time I am samp- I am on duty for We are, of course, squadron. Once the taken off, there is except wait up until Tonight that lot has So you see that is FOR SALE -— Comfortable frame cottage on William Street to set­ tle estate. Living room with fire­ place, den, dining room, kitchen with hard and soft water pumps and sink, breakfast room with French doors, 2 piece bath, town water, three bedrooms, Extra lots. W. C, Pearce, Exeter. 2 coal heaters, one oil heater, rugs, hand washing machine, electric irons, clocks* lamps, pictures, mir» rors, wash boilers, washboard, roas­ ter, electric toaster, trays, table, typewriter, den tools, books, clopedia Americana articles, At the same time will be offered for and lot on William Street. If not sold previously it will be offered, subject to reserve bid. This is a- real good property, nicely located. terms Chattels, Cash. Real Estate—-Ten. per cent, cash, balance in 30 days* FRANK TAYLOR, Auctioneer FRANK COATES, Clerk toaster, lawnmower, luggage, ; set and card, gar- Ency- Other thereand place sale the -house’ NOTICES MISCELLANEOUS CASH FOR FOX HORSES—Dead animals removed. Two-hour ser­ vice day or night. Phone Credi- ton 47rl5, collect. Jack Wil­ liams. Auction Sale: Lambert Sale Yards, Strathroy, Saturday, August 7th. 200 head of mixed stock cat­ tle, a choice run including steers up to 900 lbs. Usual run of pigs. Sales every Saturday. Trucks 5* [deliver. A. G. McAlphine, Auction' — eer. TOWNSHIP OF USBORNE The Municipal Council of the Township of Usborne hereby re- quests ratepayers to cut the weeds and grass on roadside adjoining their porperty. Where team and mower are used services will be paid for at 7 5c pei’ hour and man with scythe 35c per hour, All ac­ counts are to be rendered to the Road Superintendent before end of each month, A. TV. Morgan, Clerk TV. .T. Routly, Road Supt. bug- Fin- Mar- 5* WANTED—Farm on shares, avail­ able now or in the fall, 75 to 125 acres. Apply at Times-Advo- cate. 5* AUCTION SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE TOWNSHIP OF USBORNE Owing to the fact that a great deal of damage to livestock and to T poultry has occurred this year rate- i payers are reminded that the town- [ship will pay the bounty to anyone who kills a dog found destroying livestock or fowl and also that any­ one may shoot a stray dog after sunset. A. W. Morgan, Clork l*roperty of the late Miss Pearl Love The undersigned has received in­ structions to sell by public auction on TVILLTAM STREET, EXETER THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1943 at one o’clock sharp, the following: • Side ’table, tables, WANTED—A small second hand cement mixer with pulley. How-1 HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS - ard Kerslake, phone 175r21 Exe-| board, 6 chairs,, extension ter. 5c’new studio couch, 4 parlor v**.,***-^,, ----------------------------------------—— j settee, book cases, 6 rockers, piano, WANTED — White beans. Soya [ hall rack, hall runner, 2 beans, alsike, timothy, red clov-[beds, 1 single bed, 1 double cot, er and alfalfa seed- Highest cash - 3 dressers, 2 commodes, 2 blanket prices. Write or phone W. E. [chests, 6-piece dinette set, kitchen Reid, Chatham Ont., or A. J. j cupboard, table, kitchen chairs, Kellerman, Dashwood Ont., Phone [coal range, 2 burner electric plate, •ST J Dashwood. 5-4tc dishes, cooking utensils, linoleum,"I double By-law No. 13 - 19425 Township of Hay County of Huron By-law provides for payment residing in Township of damage, injury dog or dogs any person or loss to poultry within the amount of Loss or by or more. be investigated for the said Township mqst be filed with Said to persons Hay for caused by owned by said municipality to the fifty pounds damage must stock valuator and affidavit clerk of Township before council will consider or pay for damage or loss. Zurich, July 30. 1943 A. F, Hess, Clerk, Township of Hay 2tc- ately I have not had the pleasure of meeting any of the local boys. Yet, there will come a day. when we snail again be Exeter-bound. I must say so long for now. Thanks again for your kindness. Sincerely, Elgin Skinner Mau die: “How did you cure your husband from staying late at the club,” Molly; “When he came in late one night. I called out, 'Is that, you, Jim?' and my husband’s name is Frank.” As the shifty-looking individual prepared to leave the restaurant, another diner Accosted him timidly; “Excuse me, but do you happen to be .John Smith of Newcastle?” “No, I'm not,” snapped the shifty fellow agressively. “Oh—on-—well,” replied the other, “you see, I am, and that’s hig over­ coat you’re putting oni” LIBERAL PARTY ■SUFFER DEFEAT j The standing of the parties in the election Wednesday according [to the latest reports is as follows Liberals ........................ 14 Progressive Conservatives ... 33 C.C.F...............,..... 33 Others ............................... -3 Two doubtful seats. s. at 11.15. be the speaker, gram in S. S. ' Mr, and Mrs- family spent this and Mrs. Ross Love. Miss Jean McKenzie, R.N. of Lon- donf spent the week-end at her home. Mr. John Marriott has been carry­ ing a crutch the past week. He had the misfortune to have a horse step on his foot. Miss Dorothy Harlton, R.N, of St. Thomas, is holidaying at her home here, Doctor: “I can’t quite your case —- I think it drink.” Patieftt: "Okay,I come back when you’re sober,” diagnose must be. doc, rn ■—----------—---------« The following letters have been received by the Exeter District Wai* Time Board: Exeter and List. W-ar Time Bd.: Hello Exeter! all you people back there, foremost I want you I received your lovely It is useless to waste per to say how much I enjoy it. of Exeter way. At the ling the can of pears, all night, and now at two a.m. can­ ned fruit is more than a luxury, it is a dream. You will be thinking if I am on duty I should have no time letter-writing, an operational aircraft have nothing to do they return, fallen to me. the time for correspondence. Has anyone written to you about the work of the Canadian {Red Cross over here? Perhaps I can briefly explain that work as I know it- Its headquarters are in Lon­ don. If you visit there while on leave, you may receive, by regis­ tering and presenting your pass, any article, such as socks, scarf, sweater, handkerchiefs, pyjamas, gloves, mitts and helmets. In ad­ dition, you are given some cigar­ ettes, the quantity being determin­ ed by the length of your leave. If, at any time, you need anything while you are on a squadron, you may receive same by writing the Red Cross. Occasionally comforts are sent to squadrons to be distri­ buted to Canadian personnel. Just last week one of the Canadian of­ ficers on the squadron asked the Canadian personnel to give him a list of anything needed. Recently I spent a few.days in hospital, "While there I had a vis­ it from a Canadian padre. He took my name, number, etc., and for­ warded it to the Red Cros. In due time I received a small gift from them. So you see your Red Cross work is not in vain. As 1 see it, we Can­ adians receive splendid attention from you. and the Canadian authori­ ties. As I am not near any Canadian regiments or squadrons, unfortun- Can. R29825 L.-A.C. Skinner, E. A., R.C.A.F. Overseas* * * Exeter Dist, War Time Board: I received your parcel yesterday and was very glad to get it because there are always some lads who are not so fortunate so they parcels to go in a hurry, cel was in good order and tents were very useful. I haven’t seen any of from home except Harry Frayne, just after we arrived over here. I hope on my next leave t-o see some of them. About a week after I joined this1 squadron one.of the boys who Was sleeping in the same room and I were talking. He asked me where I was' from and I said Centralia. Then he asked if I knew anyone in Exeter and I said that I knew all the young people, so we talked about Exeter and after a while I asked him his name and he turned out to be Jean and Mary Hagerman’s bro­ ther. So you never can tell who you are going to meet over here. Blanche Watsons husband is on the same received home up until 'the time he over. ■Some of the fellows who been over here for two or ’ years say that on any station 1 is someone who knows you someone you know. Thanks for the nice parcel from myself and the the room, Wo much. Yours station as I am so I have the news from around came rest of the boys in all enjoyed it very help the C.P.R. Saves Rubber With New Machine boys have three there i or* sincerely, Gordon Baynham R169812 Baynham, G. G., 402 Sqd„ R.C.A.F., Overseas Joe:"I want to change my hams?’Judge:“What is your name?”doe: "Joe Stinx,”Judge,* "I don’t blame you, What do you Want tb change it to?”JOe:; "Charlie.” SHOWN above, with the safety guard removed from the knife fob this picture only, to illustrate the operation of the butter, is a new machine developed at the Canadian Pacific Railway’s Angus Shops in Montreal as part Of a programme for reclaiming rubber, latest phase of the company’s Dominion-wide conservation cam­ paign. The machine prepares Worn and burst sections of rubber hose from air ahd signal connections to be put back into service. The good sections of the used hose are spliced With the hid of a small malleable iron adapter and the reclaimed product meets all safe­ ty requirements, In the short time the programme has been in effect five and one-half tons of rubber have been saved With 5,394 ait hose and 1,058 signal .hose reclaimed to make Up that, total, according to H. B. Bowen, chief Of motive power and rolling stock, who is in charge of the rubber-saving plan, over the year- it is estimated there Will be a, saving of 30 per cent, in the rubber hose used on the 84,139- pieces of company rolling stock — With locomotives, passenger- equipment, freight and work cars, included in that total. '