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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-10-14, Page 1GIRLS’ COATS, GOOD STYLES, 3 to 14 YEARS Phone 32 s Single Copy, 5 cents Sixty-Ninth Year as ADA MITCHELL R.N.MISS LOCAL NEWS THE FALL ROUND-UP BOY SCOUTS APPLE DAY cattle DEATH OF MRS. LAVERTY ANNIVERSARY the will be held in McKnight’s Hall Exeter Robertson and Mrs Bingo starts at 8.30 sharp. A SPECIAL THANK-OFFERING WILL BE RECEIVED of of of a enjoyed good health for the three or four years and had in hospital about five weeks, deceased had been a resident a to of The our 12 washcloths, 7 boys sweaters, pr. pillow eases, her of St. RECEIPTS OVER $4000 AT EIONS CLUB FROLIC CENTRALIA NURSE HEADS MICHIGAN HOSPITAL J. Elliott. She is Hospital, years on Alxandra HURON SCHOOLS COLLECT TONS OF MILKWEED Josie spent the holi- at Tobermory. Willard is visiting in. Tavistock and at- the Teeswater fail’ and spent the with Mr. and Mrs. They also visited Mrs. E. Lome Howey east coast en route to where they will reside D.D.G.M. BRO. DOUGALL INSTALLS THE OFFICERS OF ODDFELLOWS LODGE x a shower bouquet of Two sisters were her Miss Hazel Orr, was in ice blue taffeta R, N. sweaters, Mrs, F. J. Delbridge and ? Mrs. Sandy Elliott left morning for Ottawa to Surprise Party surprise party was held at Established 1873 Subscription, $2,00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 14th, 1943 Ladies9/ Misses9 and Girls WINTER COATS We have a very fine range of ladies’, misses’ winter coats in plain tweeds, also boucles, etc., with fur collars of persian lamb, oppossum, squirrel, etc., in small, regular, extra large and half sizes. As we cannot repeat on any of these lines we would strongly advise early buying. Ladies’ and Misses’ Fall and Winter Skirts Ladies’ and misses’ fall and winter skirts, good heavy cloth in pleated and flared styles, popular colors including black, sizes 12 to 20, exceptionally good values at $2.95 and $3.95 each Ladies’ and Misses’ Tailored Blouses at $1.00 15 dozen ladies’ and misses’ tailored blouses, in plain colours and stripes, short sleeves, sizes 14 to 20, a real value at $1.00 each, Grey Woollen Blankets at $3.75 each This is a good serviceable blanket in grey only, good part wool, heavy weight, while they last at $3.75 each. 36 inch grey sheeting flannelette heavy weight at 35c yard. Ladies’ Fall and Winter Gloves We have the largest stock of ladies’ and misses’ fall and winter gloves we have had in years, in suede, fabrics, capeskin, and pigskins, at very reasonable prices. SPEED the VICTORY The sixth annual two-ntght frolic sponsored by. the Exeter Lions Club and held in, the fixeter Arena Thurs­ day and Friday evenings of last week went over the top. The atten­ dance was up over last year and both th gross and net receipts will be in advance of previous years. The total amount received will *be in excess of $4000. The gate receipts were a little over $400. The sale of tickets for the draw amounted to $450'.00. The refreshment booth both nights was well patronized the gross receipts being over $400. The receipts from the dance were around $225, On Thursday evening the Kiltie Band from No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia, members of the Middlesex-Huron regiment, the Boy Scouts and the Exeter Band paraded through town to the Arena. Mr. S. B. Taylor, president of the Lions Club, spoke a few words of welcome. Entertain­ ment was provided by the Johnston family. On Friday evening Myers, the Magician, and Conway, a comed­ ian, from London, entertained the crowd. Prize winners were; $15 0, Miss J. Burlock, No, 9 S.F.T.S., ticket No. 2955; $50.00, Graham Arthur, Exe­ ter, ticket 826; $25.00, H. E. For- shee, London, ticket 185; $5.00 prizes to the following: Percy Willis, R, R. 1, Exeter; Jack Cutting, Exe­ ter; Ross Love, Hensall; Miss H. B. Cosman, No. 9, S.F.T.S., G. A. Haw­ kins, Exeter; Freeman Hodgins, R. R. 8, Parkhill; D. A. Stone, No. 9, S. F.T.S.; Mrs. W. Webber, R. R. 3, Exeter; Mrs. E. Delve, Exeter; Roy Todd, Hensall; Ralph Batten, Wood­ ham; A. H. Erskine, Goderich; Jack Delbridge, Exeter; R. E. Gardiner, Toronto; Dalton Skinner, R. R. 3, Exeter. Winners of the door prizes Thurs­ day night were Helen Preszcator, Jean Elliot. Mrs. Chas. Elston, How­ ard Stewart, Mrs. A. J. Sweitzer, Mrs. Mil ton Gower, Mrs. R. Goul- ding, Miss Marion Kemp, Mrs. R. Holmes, Mrs. Ulric Snell, Amos Wil­ lard, Mrs. Wm. Passmore, Mrs. Tay­ lor, Mrs, Norman Norry, Miss Ida Cottle. Bingo put on by the Exeter-Hen- sall branch of the Canadian Legion was well patronized. Miss Ada Mitchell R.N. has re­ cently been appointed administra­ tor of the new general hospital be­ ing built at Midland, Michigan and has moved there to assume her new duties. Miss Mitchell is a daughter Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mitchell, Centralia, and a former student the Exeter High School. 1929 graduate of Victoria London and spent several the staff of the Queen Sanatorium at Byron, She went to the University Hospital of Ann Ar­ bor, Michigan in 1937 and later accepted a position as assistant night supervisor at the Cottage Hos­ pital of Gross Pointe for three years, after which she went to West Branch as assistant superintendent of the general hospital there. The Midland Hospital will have a capacity of 80 beds with complete Laboratory, X-Ray and Operating Room facilities and already has post war programme to expand 120 beds. Midland is the home the Dow Chemical Company. Let us all support the new Victory Loan to the best of our ability—to help Speed the Victory. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Hillcrest Pure Lard 1 lb. pkgs, ......................... Superior Baking Powder 1 lb. tin, and one 2 oz. bottle vanilla The chocolate drink, 1 lb. tins . each 39c Paula Sugar Substitute In convenient liquid form, 4 oz. bottles, each 17c for 25c each 59c Kraft Velveeta Cheese J/ |L 91 p Plain, a real favorite, /2 phg. LIL Cowan’s Perfection Cocoa Largo 1 lb. tins, Roman Meal For health, . each 24c ...per pkg. 29c ^?dQ^ns .A.ppl.e.s....6 lbs. for 25c Jones & May Your Superior Store Canadian Legion B.E.S.L., Exeter- Hensall Branch 167. CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17th Services at 1.1 aan. and 7.00 pan. Rev. A. B. Irwin, B.A., of James Street United Church, will preach at 11 a.m. Rev. Robt. Moynan, B.A., B.D., Padre at No. 9 S.F.T.S., will preach at 7 p.m. The choir will be assisted by F/O W. J. Richard Chenoweth. Murdock’s-Orchestra With Old and New Time Dancing GENERAL ADMISSION 35c Sgt. Smith and his orchestra 1’rOm No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia, will be in attendance on Saturday evening, October 16th Dancing from 9 until 12 General admission 35c ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Exeter District War Time Committee acknowledges on behalf of the parcels fund for boys overseas, the following donations; Misses Carling $10.0*0’; F/L Thos, Pryde $5.00; Andrew Campbell $1.00. Parcels are being sent this month to about 110 from Exeter and dis­ trict. Donations are thankfully re­ ceived for this work. For the Greek Fund Quilting gang of con. 4, Usborne, $2.00. Exeter Lady Dies While Visiting at Home of Her Son Mrs. Mary T. Kerr, of Exeter, while visiting at the home of her son, Courtland, at Benmiller, died suddenly early Wednesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Al joe Sanders had motored with her to Benmiller on Sunday where she had expected to spend the week, Mrs. Kerr, whose maiden name was Mary Dickson, is survived by two children, Courtland and Mrs. Sanders, Her husband pre­ deceased her In 1934, The funeral will take place from the residence of her son Friday afternoon interment Will take place in Exeter cemetery, Bone in Foot Broken Wins Buffet Set The crocheted buffet set donated to the Main St. Evening Auxiliary Red Cross Unit by Mrs. Russell Balkwill on which tickets were Sold was drawn for Saturday evening at Mr, E. R, Russell’s store, the win­ ner being Mr. Jack Cutting, The ticket drawn by J. M. Southcott, The proceeds from the sale of tickets were $34,10. the the this and the Mr, wm. Allison, of town, while assisting in cutting some wood in Usborne township Friday of last week had the misfortune to frac­ ture a bone in his foot when a log rolled on it. Monday being .a, holiday Times-Advocate is a" day late week, Miss Effie Treble had the fortune to fall while descending the verandah steps at her home Wed­ nesday evening fracturing a bone in her left wrist Sgt. Robert Burns, who recent­ ly deceived his Whigs as a Wireless Air Gunner at Jarvis, and who has been visiting with ha grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sanders, is at present visiting with Ms mother In Detroit, mis- Fifty-five head of western were rounded up in cowboy style shipped to market Saturday from a farm near Staffs. Moun- on horses Messrs. Ulric Snell Frank Taylor went among the cattle and drove them into a corral from where they were loaded into trucks. The cattle were fearful of a man on foot but would allow the men on horseback to go amongst them freely. The cattle were the property of the late Milo Snell and were pastured on the farm of Heber Snell. MRS. SKELTON PASSES Mrs. Olive Skelton, a well-known resident of Exeter, died Wednesday in. St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, in her 81st year. Mrs. Skelton had not past been The of Exeter for about thirty years, coming here with her husband, the late Charles H. Skelton from St. Paul, Minn. Mr. Skelton, predeceas­ ed her in 19 27. Mrs. Skelton’s maid­ en name was Olive M. Bryant. She was a talented woman and has writ­ ten a number of poems, some of them having appeared from time to time in the Times-Advocate. She is survived by an only daughter, Mrs. Heaman, wife of -Mayor W. J. Heaman, of London, three grand­ children. Clyde S. Heaman, of Lon­ don; William Fred Heaman, of Tor­ onto and May Kathleen. Wright, of Exeter, and two great grandchild­ ren, Billy and Peter Wright, of town, One brother and two sisters also survive Dr. Henry L. Bryant and Mrs. John Howard Wheeler, of St. Paul Minn., and Mrs. Clyde Weatherwax, of Los Angeles, Cal. A private funeral will be held from the E. R. I-Iopper Funeral Chapel Friday afternoon at three o’ with interment In the Exeter tery. D.D.G.M. Bro. W. H. Dougall and his installation team from Hensall visited Exeter Lodge No. 67, I.O.O.F. Tuesday evening and installed the newly elected officers for the coming year. The team comprised D.D.G.W. Bro. N. Jones; D.D.G.R.S., Bro. Geo. Fee; D.D.G.F.S., Bro. John Glenn; D.D.G. Treas.; Bro. S. Love; D.D.G. Marshall, Bro. P. Campbell. The of­ ficers installed were as follows. I.P.G W. E. Etherington; Noble Grano. William Cann; Vice GrandL John Hodgert; Rec. Secy., A. E. Howald; Fin. Secy., C. W. Snell; Treas., E. M. Dignan; Mar., W. C. Allison; Con., A. E. Keys; O.G., Wm. H. Ker- nick; I.G.. A. J. Hamilton; R.S.N.G.. A. G. HicksCL.S.N.G., A. L. Penhaie; R.S.V.G., W. H. Hodgson; L.S.V.G , H. E. Beaver; R.S.S., E. L. Gibson; L.S.S., R. S. Hunter; Chap., T. M. Gardiner; trustees, A. G. Hicks, C. W. Snell, G. C. Fisher; medical examiner, Dr. Dunlop. A short ad­ dress was given by Bro. Dougall. Lunch was served at the close. A home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Rey­ nolds, on Tuesday evening of last week, when the immediate relatives gathered to honor Sgt. and Mrs. Lloyd Reynolds. An address was read by Preston Dearing and Mrs. Wes. Witmer, on behalf of those present, presented them with several very lovely gifts. FIFTH VICTORY LOAN clock ceme- been Loan The canvassers have all chosen for the Fifth Victory and the three-week drive commen­ ces next Monday. In Exeter, B. M. Francis, Jas Bowey and G. S. Howard will be on the job constant­ ly during those three weeks and all the residents will be called on. Much time will be saved if the people are ready when first seen. Exeter’s allotment is higher than ever, but we have never failed yet to reach the top, and this time again we must not fait Remember the boys overseas risk their lives every day In battle. We are only asked to loan our money. We surely will loan every dollar we can, Mr. Peter Coleman, who has been Hl in Victoria Hospital, London, has returned home and Is again able to be out. Returned Missionary at Main St. Rev. Win. Scott D.D., of Korea United Church, a missionary in that land for upward of twenty- years, occupied the pulpit in Main Street on Sunday evening and gave an account of his life and work among the natives of that country. Mr. Scott speaks the Korean lan­ guage fluently and was the leading educationalist before the outbreak of the war. For some time before his return he was kept under close guard by the Japs in his own home but was well treated and trusted. Three shifts of soldiers kept him under their watchful eye twenty- four hours of the days and nights previous to tile repatriation. The many calls of the natives to his home to bid him farewell shows how missionaries win the hearts of their hearers, many of whom are carrying on the work during his absence. Such first-hand news front the battle front was interesting and the address Whs one to be remem­ bered. Geo. Hunter was taken with spell Wednesday evening and Mr. a sick . for a time his condition was serious. Pte is considerably improved but will be confined to his bed for a tithe, * FLYING OFFICER HOWEY WEDS LONDON LADY In a charming Thanksgiving Day ceremony at Empress Avenue Uni­ ted Church, London, Agnes Grace, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, George M. Orr, Thornton avenue London, became the bride of FO. E. Lome Howey, D.F.C., R.C.A.F., son of Mrs. Howey and the late W, S. Howey, Exeter. Rev. J, A, Agnew officiated, and the wedding music was played by Miss Hazel Taylor, with Miss Eve­ lyn Doerr as soloist singing ’‘Be­ cause." Decorations were of ligh­ ted capers in tall candelabra. Escorted and given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a graceful gown of white brocaded faille, in floor length. Her becom­ ing headdress was of little white feathers in halo mode, holding a finger-tip veil of white illusion, and she carried red roses, attendants, bridesmaid, in floor length, with little match­ ing skull cap adorned with a tiny veil, and an arm bouquet of pink roses. As junior bridesmaid, Miss Patricia Orr wore rose taffeta in floor length, with a taffeta cap in Dutch design holding a veil. Her arm bouquet was also roses. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, LAC. Marvin Howey, R.C.A.F., Crumlin, as best man. The ushers were Eugene Howey, of Exeter, brother of the groom, and Sqdn. Ldr. A. Wren of Nova Scotia. The Highland Club was the set­ ting for the reception. The bride’s mother wore blue, in street length, with a smart black hat and black accessories and corsage of roses. Mrs. Howey’s black gown was worn with black accecssories and a corsage of red roses. FO. and left for the Truro, N.S., The bride traveled in a blue tweed suit with navy top coat and navy accessories. The annual Boy Scout Apple Day will be held Saturday next. Boy Scouts will be calling on citizens with some of the finest apples that can be secured. You can assist them with their splendid work by purchasing an apple. The Boy Scouts have always been wil­ ling to assist in any worthy enter­ prise and now we can show our appreciation. The death took place in St. Josenh’s Hospital, London, Wednes­ day of last week of Mrs. William Laverty, of town, in her 5 5 th. year. Mrs. Laverty recently underwent an operation and it was thought that she was getting along nicely when she passed away suddenly. Born near Oil Springs, her maiden name was Margaret Prior. She had been a resident of Exeter for many years and had many friends here. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter. Mrs. George KoStulias, of Long Island, N.Y.. who with her son, Peter, of the Woodward Army Airfield. Woodward. Oklahoma, at­ tended the funeral on Saturday and remained in Exeter until Wednesday of this week; also two sons, Howard Laverty, recently reported wounded in Italy and Stanley, in England. The funeral was held Saturday after­ noon from E. R. Hopper5^ funeral chanel conducted by Rev. N. J. Woods. The bearerg were Messrs. John Strange, P. Webber. E. J. Shap- ton. E. Cornish. John Prout and Simon Sweitzer. So successful has been the cam­ paign and so fine the weather that the collection of milkweed in Huron County, to be used in the manufac­ ture of rubber, has been extended to October 15. So far many tons of the leaves have been stored at Clin­ ton and many more tone are stored at the 170 rural schools throughout the county. J. H. Kinkead, public school In­ spector for North Huron, speaks enthusiastically of the manner' in which nearly 3,000 school childreh have undertaken this patriotic work. He and Inspector BL O< Staples, of South Huron, and county agricultural have charge of the far Wingham has urban school to contribute, Not until the Whole is collected at Wingham and prepared for ship­ ment by rail will full results he known. J. C, Shearer, representative, campaign, been the only So Mrs. E. M. Steiher, of Rochester, New York, is visitirig at the homo of Iter son. Dr. fi. s. Steiner. RED CROSS NEWS The executive will meet on Moit- day, October l-Sth in the Jlbr.ai$r basement at 3 p.m. The Exeter branch hag shipped 720 lbs. of jam and clover honey . for Britain. Unit 17 School Section 4 and 5 donated $10,00, and Zion Red Cross $6.00, Elimville Red Cross $16.30, and fruits, honey and funds were donated locally toward this project, Shipping day October 8, 1943. Quota Knitting Navy; 10 pairs socks (16 in and. 18 in,), 10 T. N. sweaters, 19 pairs mitts, 4 aero caps, 6 T, N. tuek-ins. Army: 21 pr, service socks, 18 V. N, sweaters, 6 4 pr. gloves, British Civilian: 11 girl’s sweaters, Quota Sewing: 6 54 towels, 50 khaki handkerchiefs, 3 pr. men’s pyjamas, 2 men’s shirts, 2 pr. women’s knickers, 22 'women’s slips, 11 girl’s units (dress and 2 pants) plus 5 panties extra. Non Quota sewing and knitting: 17 quilts, 2 crib quilts, refugee ar­ ticles, 1 layette. < Pte. Earl Frayne, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Frayne while on a 48-hour leave. Thanksgiving Day passed very quietly. There was a goodly number of visitors in town for the week­ end. The weather was ideal, Mrs. A. McAvoy and Miss ‘Anne L. Sanders left Siinday for a few days visit with Mrs. Harmon Gill, Lakeview House, Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kerslake and Dorothy, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kerslake and day week-end Mrs. Mary with relatives tended the wedding of her great neice, Miss Katherine Weicker. Rfrn. Verne Smith, -of Sussex, New Brunswick, is spending two weeks with his wife and baby at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Gould, and daughter, Mary, -of London, spent . several days with Mr. and Mrs. William Gould and other relatives. Dr. Roy Hodgson and daughter Barbara Ann, of Saskatoon, Sask., are visiting this week with his sister Mrs. R. Skinner and brother Mr. C. Hodgson. Mr. and Mr. and Thursday spend a few days with members of their families. Miss Vera Deckei* has this week moved her Beauty -parlor into the residence she recently purchased from Mrs. Ida Sanders, corner of Main and Huron streets. Miss Saphrona White, or Detroit, is spending a few days with mother, Mrs. Margaret White, Stephen, before leaving for Petersburg, Mr. and family. Mr. and family spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Archer, War­ wick. Mr. and Mrs. George Gregory and Mrs. Jas. Wells, of St. Marys and Mr. and Mrs. Bernice Gregory, -of Lakeside, visited on Wednesday of last week with Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Medd. Mr. A. Z. Hicks, of Okotoks, Alta., is spending a few days visiting with his sisters, Mrs. Leary and Mr, J. Leary at Munro and with Mrs. Pet­ ers and Mr. Harold Peters at At­ wood, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Fisher and son Wallace attended Wednesday last week-end visiting G. Davis at. Tara, in Owen Sound. The tricycle advertised for sale last week Was sold a. half an hour after the paper was published- It could have been sold many times over as there were numerous in­ quiries. Mr. and Mrs. London, Mrs. Gerald, of Exeter, Mr. and Thos. Quinton, Peterboro, Hubert Quinton who has just retur­ ned from overseas, Pte, Carroll Quinton, Stratford, Pte. Wm. Quin­ ton, Camp Borden and Mrs. Quinton and Beryl McFalls of London, spent Sunday with Mr. 'and Mrs. Arthur McFalls of Biddulph. . Mrs. before leaving Florida, to live. Mrs. Elgin Luxton and and Mrs. John Luxton and Miss Betty Coates Wes. Hodgins, of Sam McFalls and Mrs. LAC. 93rd Birthday and friends *met at ths and Mrs. Basil Edwards to celebrate the 93 rd the former’s mother, Neighbors home^of Mr. of Hensail birthday of Mrs, fidwards. A family dinner mar* ked the event, after which cards were enjoyed. Mrs. Edwards, who is the eldest lady in Hay Township, is remarkably smart for her advan­ ced years, ahd enjoys life. She was presented with many lovely gifts, Including a hdiiOOt of roses.