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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-08-19, Page 1Established 1873 ( Haugh’s 88 Work Pants Men’s and Boys’ Farm Boots A V A Women’s and Girls’ New Pumps Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday 2 for 15c each 43c 4 *- ?■* sizes. Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Regular 8 oz. pkgs............ Chase & Sanford Coffee 1 lb. bags .......................... Fru-tea, a fruit beverage, nAr nL„ OE- To be steeped like tea .........jJcl pilg. faooJv Wilson’s Fly Pads lit, Always reliable .................P“l pKgo Ivl Satina Make ironing easier .. Fruit-Kepe Package of 25 tablets Chox 1 |L ijn 9Qr 21 delicious chocolate drink .. 1 till Pard Dog Food (Dehydrated)O nLoe Just add hot water ............. *• pligOe 6 Jv ■Ik.Single Copy, 5 cents Sixty-Ninth Year of EXS- McLAGAN—WINER Eng. Lit., C.,Phys., Bot., Stephen H., he S. Harvey has receivedJ. Trig., the Win. BOWER—HEYWOOD on MONSTER Band Concert Island Sunday Eveningon at 8.30 Victoria Park BY THE EXETER BAND born in Exeter Phys. Zool., as the Walker property, re purchased by Mr. Earl Guen- a cable received and Mrs. M. G. arm was at Wes- London for oiir various C., Bot., A one cent stamp on an. unsealed envelope is all that is required to forward any items to this paper. FORMER EXETER BOY KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE OVERSEAS H., Lit., G. to Phys. Zool., RESULTS OF UPPER SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS DIED SUDDENLY IN TORONTO Lit., Fr. sons, Wil- also Mrs. has been military and Red. years. In Hensall, was the oats field Mrs. fortune her home fracturing ard has been rather unfortunate as this is not the first time the has been broken. The fracture reduced by Dr. Dunlop.officer of Edmonton past three transferrd to No. 13 Mrs. Bruce Mitchell, of Lon- and Mrs. N. St. Clair, of Credi- Interment took place August in the Pine Hill cemetery, Arm Fractured S. Howard had the mis fall on the verandah at on Monday, August 9th, her left arm. Mrs. How- J. Neil, Alg., Geom., 11 th was a lives of the Nine. The C., Eng. Mr. G. W. Layton, treasurer of the local branch of the Red Cross, re ports the following contributions: Grand Bend unit, $140.9 4; Main St. unit $8.30. AT SPRUCE GROVE . three miles south of Exeter No. 4 .Highway Enlists With R.C.A.'F. Mr. Stanley Green enlisted week with the R.C.A.F. in and reports for duty today day) Mr. and Mrs. Frank Triebner., of Friday, Trooper arrived last London (Thurs- C., Eng. Phys., Bingo Jitney Dancing Music by Clayton Steeper Sponsored by Centralia War Service Unit Mr, and Mrs. E. Lindenfield are in receipt of a cablegram from their Exeter, ‘ son Lloyd saying that he is safe candle-i and well. It is presumed that he evening, » is with the Canadian forces 1J1 I Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kirk, (.ter, have received word that their Of Cen- sou? Tpr, roj, w T Kirk, has been . of the wollmje(} jp action. Nature of the wounds have not been revealed, Eilene, Bot. ,Zqo1. Ethelene, Mod. H., •C., Eng. Lit., Lat. A., Lat. Thursday, Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. In case of rain postponed until the following evening. Ted Walper, Director. Johns, Wesley f 4 1 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 19th, 1943 Just arrived-—50 new fall suits in young men’s and older men’s models. Come in and select your suit while we have an assortment of colors and 5 "dozen Haugh’s 88 Blue work pants, sizes 32 to 46 @ $2.25 a pair Also jackets to match. Good assortment of farm boots, non-slip soles, or solid bend soles, outside counters. These are scarce goods. You will be wise in getting your Fall boots now. Some of the new Fall Pumps in Kid and Suede are already in stock. Others will be here shortly. Make ‘your selection early while we have all sizes. Buy your boy a new Suit now. We have all sizes, 25 to 34, at reasonable prices. As boys’ suits are hard to procure, select one now while we have them. Also good as sortment boys’ odd wool pants. Ths following have received stan ding for the Upper School subjects listed after their names. Those names marked with an * have qualified for an Honour Graduation Diploma, The certificates with their respective standings are being mail ed to the candidates. The farm labour students whose farm labour forms have not been completed are reported for subjects in which they applied to write as there is, as yet, no official report for them. *Baumgarten, Verna, Eng. 0., Eng. Lit., Mod, H„ Trig., Bot., Zool., Chem., Lat, A., Lat. C., Er, A., Fr, G. ' i Becker, Gladys, Eng. C., Eng. Lit., Trig. Camerson, Robert, Eng. Lit., Eng. 0., Hist., Geom., Rhys., Lat, Ao Lat. C. Fullerton, Jean, Eng. C., Trig,, Bot., Zool, Haberer, Florence, Eng. Lit., Mod. Ho Lat. A., Hannigan, Norman, Eng. Chem. Johns, Johns, Zool. * Jones, Phys., 'Fr. A. Joynt, Donald, Eng. C,, Mod. Knight, Clarence, Eng. C., Eng, Fr. A., Fr, C., Mason, Annie, Eng. C., Eng, Mod. H., Trig., Bot., Zool., A., Fr. C. May, Marjorie, Eng. C., Mod. Bot., Zool. Morlock, Frederick, Eng. Lit., Alg., Geom., Trig., Chem., Fr. A., Fr. C. Oestricher, Eunice, Eng. Pearce Ellis, Trig., Phys., 'Fr. "‘Perkins NolaAEng,Hist., Bot./K'SoOl., C., Fr. A., -Fr. U '"‘Sanders, Britain, Mod. H., Bot., Zool., Phys., Chem. Traquair, Donald, Alg., Trig., Wein, Dorothy, Mod. H., Bot., Chem., Fr. A. On Thursday, August 5, Mr. Wil bert Heury Smith, of 962 Dufferin street, Toronto, passed away sud denly at his home. Mr, Smith was a native of West McGillivray, hav ing been born in that township in 1880, son of the, late William and Nancy Smith. For 34 years he was employed with the Hydro Electric company. He was twice married. He wgs married in Toronto to Miss Ag nes Johnston who predeceased him a few years ago. They had four Wilbert, George, Walter and liam in the Provost Corps, four daughters, Sarah, Audrey, Rhea Millington Mrs. Martha Hew lett. In February of this year Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Mrs. Martha Hewlett, of Exeter, his bereaved widow. Three broth ers and two sisters also survive, John, of Lucan; Albert, of Credi- ton; don ton, 9 th Moved to Exeter Mr. Arthur WiUert, of Township, who is,employed with the Guenther Transport, has moved to Exeter North into what was formerly known cently ther, Phone 32 per pkg. 7c .....each 25c Purchased Residence Mrs. Irene Little, of Ingersoll, has purchased from Mrs. Charlotte Wood, the brick residence on Huron street. Mrs. Little, daughter of the lato Thomas Handford formerly oE Exeter, intends returning to Exeter in near future to reside. Property Transfer The auction sale of the household effects of thb late Miss Pearl Love was Held Thursday afternoon -of last week with good prices being realized. The property on William street was purchased previous to the sale by Mr. Percy Mollard, of Stephen Town ship. Mrs. Goodspeed, of'Pt. Arthur, and Miss Elada Love, of Buffalo, have been here for several days settling up the estate. Jones & May Your Superior Store In Critical Condition The many friends of Mr. Andrew, who is in Victoria Hospi tal, London following a recent stroke, will regret to know that his condition is serious. The family were called to his bedside on Tues day. Mr. George Andrew, who is with a construction company at Cayuga, was home for a few days. Trip Through Maritimes Miss Vera Decker returned home Sunday after an extensive holiday trip through the Maritimes. Miss Decker went by airplane from Lon don to Ottawa where she was join ed by Miss Mary Van Camp and to gether they enjoyed a trip through Nova Scotia, Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island. Loses Life in Accident Overseas Warrant Officer Milton Eric Griff, of the R.C.A.F., whose mother was the former Hattie Hunter, of Exe ter, lost his life in an aircraft acci dent on Thursday, August 5th. The deceased was in his 28th year. At the time of his enlistment in June, 1941, he was manager of the Domi nion store at Listowel. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Griff are resi dents of Stratford. Proceeds to be divided between the Rod Gross and boxes for the armed services Overseas A good program is being arranged assisted by PIPE RAND and other members from No. 9, S.'F.T.S. Other musical talent and entertainers are bding provided Refreshment Booth and Miniature Midway on grounds Admission 25c Children Under 10 Free Miss Helen Gill, of Grand Bend, underwent an opei’ati.on for the re moval df her tonsils at Dr. Taylor’s hospital’last week, Hr. Dunlop, df Exeter, assisting. Miss Gill will’ en ter the Victoria Hospital, London training scheol for nurses the fiftSt 6i September WITH THE ACTIVE FORCES OVERSEAS Ij jVord bus beep received in Exeter < that Wm. Pe n h ale and Jack Jennings were among the recent .arrivals with the Canadian forces overseas.i . . F Word was received recently that j Cpl, Wesley Ryckman and Trp. Mah- : Ion Ryckman also Spy. Walter HENSALL FARMER WINS FIELD CROP COMPETITION Mr, W. I. Dougall, of with a score of '86 points winner of the Cartier crop competition sponsored by the Exeter Agricultural Society. There were 16 entrants. Mr. Jas, Shearer, Huron County Agricultural repre- j Davis had arrived overseas, tentative, was the judge, Other I winners were as folloivs: Alan Wai- per, Farkhill, 81; Benedict Dietrich, i^ophen, received word Dashwood 80; Geo. Link, Dashwood,, August 6th, that their sen 79; Murray Elliot, Centralia, Edward C. Triebner had Preston' Dearing, Exeter, 78%; Al- • safely overseas, bert Etherington, HensalJ, 7 8; ’ Clark Fisher, Exeter, 77|. The run- 1 ner-up was Frank Hicks, i tralia, one of the youngest farmers competing. Trivitt ‘Memorial church, wag the scene of a lovely light wedding Saturday cv^xu.6< when Susan Alma, daughter of Mr. | Sicily, and Mrs. William Edward Winer, i Q. ~ - rr. i , t t.became the bride of Dr. Campbel H“nk.m' ‘™uSport McLagan, of London, Ontario, son ofi dllV“' T was. “ tra““s at Icp“- Mr. and Mrs. Harvey James McLagan,' 'vas’1'. has. am¥e? saIe.lr „°™'seat! of Mitchell, Ontario. Ker. M A'a“Ordm» ‘° Word reaelved,by hls Hunt pertqmed the ceremony against1 ,ather- Mr' I0'1? HuaMn' . The ®es’ a background of white tapers, glad- sage was only “ur days m comlng- uud Gypsophelia. Miss Kather- rpjie gafe arrival in Britain of ? A11®., j Kadio Officer Richard Etherington j was announced in a cable received by , “ ‘ 5 parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Etherington, of Usborne, R, O. Etn- ___L was a graduate from a . . : radio college in Toronto and since,of vhite embossed enlistment has served a year at veii flowing gaint Jean, Quebec. He is now on. C0nvOy, (jaty. primary education was received in Usborne, following .... ... ... attended Exeter HighShe carried an arm school for four years. during the signing of the register, accompanied Miss Grace McLagan,1 sister of the groom, who sang, ‘T!£"- Love You Truly”. Given in marriage; erington by her father, the bride wore a be- ° coming gown " ‘ ” satin, i......... from a halo of gardenias and tulle. As "Something Old” the bride wove a pearl ornament from her mother’s which wedding dress, f* * ' bouquet of butterfly roses and gyp- sophelia, in which was a spray of; Scotch Heather sent by her nephew, LAG. Donald Winer, who is overseas with the R.C.A.F. A charming pic- created by the bride’s Mrs. O. G. Tremner, of sister of the 'bride, was honour, wearing a blush Miss nieeje of the bride, wore a pink swiSs length Junior corn girls, The Toronto Globe of August 6 reports that Lieut. A. N. Ashton, acting commander of I-I.M.C.S. Star, Hamilton Division of the R.C.N.V.R., during the recent absence of Lieut,- Cmdr. John McFetrick, is leaving soon for duty at sea. Lieut. Ashton is a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. W. W*. Taman. Bingo and Dance at No. 9 The bingo and dance Tuesday evening at No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia, in aid of a station brass band, was largely attended. Bingo was played in one of the mess halls and was put on by the EXeter-Hensall Branch of the Canadian Legion. It was well patronized. Dancing took place in the drill hall with music by the station orchestra. All seemed thoroughly enjoy the evening. to . Tie in Playdowns Lakeview Hatchery and Monkton softball teams are now tied in the finals th decide the winders of the league. In a three out of five series both teams have won odd game add Ode Whs tied, at Dashwood Was a 5-5' tie. secoftd gains at MOnkton Lakeview were leading 7-2 in the fifth Inning but lost in the last half by Ode run 8-*? owing to darkness. At Grand Bend on Thursday evening of last Week Lakeview won the game to tie the series/ ! Lakeview will play at Motikton this (Wednesday) evening to be followed by a game Friday evening at Grand Bend. "The first game played tn the HEYWOOD—-McRAE The home of Mr, and 'Mrs. J. W. McRae, of London, was the scene of a wedding on Thursday, August 12th, when their younger daughter, Helen Jean, became the bride of Clifford Leslie Heywood, elder son of Mrs. Hunldn and the late Garnet Heywood of Exeter. Rev, T. J. Watson, of New St. James Presbyterian Church officiated and was assisted by. Pro fessor Glenn Maxwell, of Austin, Texas. Miss Aileen Guymer played the wedding music. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor-length gown of white triple sheer crepe ever taf feta, The dress was made on Grecian lines. Her shoulder-length veil of illusion Was* held In place by a Juliet cap.. She carried a Colonial bouquet. Following the ceremony, a din ner was served at the home of the bride’s parents. For travelling the bride dOiined a pastel Vink silk jersey dress with bide accessories. The couple left on a trip to Northern Ontario, i Mrs. word that her son Capt. J. M, Har vey, R.C.A.M.C. has arrived sd^ely in England. 'Capt. Harvey commanding hospitals in Deer for the May he was General Hospital, Picton, where he remained until going to England. Capt. Harvey, Dr. Ruth Harvey and little son Stephen visited with his mother and sister Mrs, N. W,..Stacey in Mitchell before going to Picton. Dr. Ruth Harvey and Stephen re mained in Picton until the unit went overseas and have now re turned to Olds, Alta, where she will continue to carry on the prac tice. ture was attendants, Strathroy, matron of rose taffeta floor length gown and carried an arm bouquet of Picardy Gladiolas and Pink Asters. Virginia Tremner as bridesmaid, embroidered batiste floor gown, carrying a bouquet of Colonial premier roses and flowers. Two little flower nieces of the groom, Frances Cox, dressed in pink organza, with colon ial bouquet of blue cornflower and blue asters, and Ann Cox, in blue organza, carried >a colonial bouquet of pink cornflower and pink asters. All attendants wore head pieces styled alike, a halo of flowers, with shoulder length veil, matching their gowns. Keith McLagan, brother of the groom, was best man, the ushers were Evan McLagan and Serverne Winer. The reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents. Mrs. Winer, mother of the bride, received wearing a light blue suit dress with a matching large blue felt hat and a corsage of Briarcliffe roses. The groom’s mother assisting in receiv ing, had chosen a navy sheer redin- gote dress with navy accessories, and a "better time rose corsage”. Later the bride changed into her going away costume, a white sharkskin suit, with white accessories, and cor sage of Briarcliffe roses. The bride is a graduate of Strathroy General Hospital, and the groom a graduate in Medicine of Western University. FROM |qo g SERVICE FLYINC TRAINING SCHQOt Wednesday, August red -letter day in the Airwomen of Number Western Area No. 1 Training Com mand Track and Field held tern University Grounds in was the scene of W.D. contestants, events staged our led an aggregate The wedding was solemnized Saturday afternoon, at the Mam Street United Church, Exeter, when Miss Margery Loraine Heywood was united in marriage to Troopei' James Bower, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Janies Bower, of London, Rev. Norval Woods officiated. •» The bride, given in marriage byI her brother, Clifford Heywood, I was charming in a street-lengtll | dress of white sheer crepe with insertion of lace at the neckline. Her finger-tip veil of tulle fell from a sweet-heart halo and she carried a Colonial bou quet of red roses. " Mrs. Christopher Bower, sister- in law oE the groom, was matron of honor in a blue sheer crepe street length dress. Her headdress was accented by a shoulder-length veil of matching blue illusion, and she car ried a Colonial bouquet of Talisman roses. Christopher Bower attended his brother as best man, The ushers were Frederick Bower and Eric Heywood. Roy Goulding presided j at the organ. Following the ceremony a recep tion was given at the home of the bride’s parents, where the bridal* party was assisted in receiving the guests by Mrs, John Hunkin, mother of the bride, who wore a dusty pink dress of faconne crops with white accessories and a corsage bouquet of Johanna Hill roses, Mrs, Bower, mother of the groom, wore a black crepe dress with match ing aeessories and a corsage bouquet of pink roses. Trooper and Mrs, Bower left on a short trip, the bride travelling in a dressmaker suit of teal blue with White and British tan accessories and a corsage bouquet of Talisman roses, The couple will reside in Lohdpn. Flying Officer Donald Duncan j dress of Graham has been killed on active* ballerina sleeves and service, according to by his parents, Dr. Graham, of Dutton. I FO. Graham was „ HI ___ on May 22, 1922, and attended Exe ter PubTic School He moved with his parents later to Kobe, Japan, where he attended the Canadian Academy in that city. He was a former pupil of the Dutton High School. jHe enlisted with the Elgin Regi ment in June, 1940, and transferred to the R.C.A.F, in August of that year training at No. Depot, Brandon, No. School, Calgary, No. 2 gina, No. Vancouver Saskatoon, wings and 1941. FO. Graham took a special course at No, 81 General Reconnaissance School, B..A.F,, 'Charlottetown, and posted overseas from there Novem ber, 1941, with the Coastal Com mand, A.S.R.S., until February, 1943, when he was transferred to the Wellington Bomber Command and left for Africa early in June, His brother, PO, Grant Graham, received his wings and commission Friday, August 6, at No, 14 Service Flying Training School, AylmOr, 2 Manning 2 Wireless I.T.S., Re Sea Island,8 .E.F.T.S., BC. and No. 4 S.F.T.S., Where he received his commission on July 3, New Ruling On September 1st As already pointed out almost every week for the past two months, all subscribers in arrears on September the first will be cut off. This rule is necessary to comply with regulations set down by the newsprint controller of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. This new order places all sub scribers ,on the same footing, There has been a splendid re sponse to our strictly paid in ad vance system. This is the ^ort of thing that makes a publisher glad. To know that the people he is try ing to serve really appreciate the paper he is working so hard to produce gives him joy in his job and encourages him and his staff to work all the harder to give Exeter trict a pup er. May hearted co-operation so that ydut copy of The Thnes-Advocate will not be discontinued. a victory In the Airwomen total- which won for them first place among the conten ding teams. Among our numbers there were no less than five who brought w.ith them the coveted first prize ribbon. The entire meet proved colourful and interesting. In addition to the regular events the band from T.T.S. St. Thomas provided music throughout the pro gramme. The Precision Squad from St. Thomas put on a thrilling ex hibition. Our Pipe Band led the parade to the Stadium and played several numbers for the assembled crowd. Fingal Bom- at Number the cheering flushed with and the surrounding dis- top ranking weekly neWs- we count on your whole- # st On the same evening our W,D. softball team met the berettes on the field Nine. Encouraged by crowd, and, no doubt the success of the afternoon our girls turned in some fine plays, thus defeating their opponents. We repeat that Wednesday will be a day long remembered, » * «s # A soccer team from Bort Albert visited us on Monday August 9th, In spite of the fact that rain had made the soccer pitch heavy the lads insisted on playing the game. As we have mentioned before Port Albert boasts a team that has many a successful win to its credit, in. view of this fact then it was a clear case of sportsmanship that promp ted our boys to take up the chal lenge, a fine boys. Cohsidorlhg ail aspects thou showliig was made by our & sft & Tuesday evening dance tuNOut* ned out the usual success. Several (Continued on Page 4)