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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-10-28, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 28th, 1943 Single Copy, 5 cents Sixty-NinthSubscription, $2,00 per yearEstablished 1873 will' be held in McKnight’s Hall Exeter Thursday Nite, Oct. 28 Bingo starts at 8.30 sharp. Canadian Legion B.E.S.L., Exeter- Hensall Branch 167. FIRE AT GAS PUMP THREATENS EXPLOSION There was an exciting few m*n* utes at the Sunoco gas station about five o’clock Thursday afternoon of last week when one of the gasoline pumps was knocked over and a hydro wire short-circuited and fire to the gasoline, A hurried was made for the fire brigade following their prompt arrival fire was soon under control, accident was caused when Mr, W. F. Abbott drove his truck up to the pumps and a rack protruding over the side of the truck struck north tank and toppled it over, three-inch pipe leading from pump to the tanks was broken and the fumes ignited. Fearful that the flames would enter the tank and cause a terrific explosion the men at the station fought the flames with two f$a extinguishers on the prem­ ises. They succeeded in putting out the fire at the pipe but the pump was still ou fire when, the brigade arrived. Had the gas tank exploded serious damage might have resulted as the Main street church is on the corner opposite and numerous deuces are in the vicinity. live set call and the The the A the off resi- RETURNS HOME AFTER TWO YEARS IN ENGLAND Pte. Dickey, of Elimville, arrived home Monday of this week after spending two years in England. He had a grand trip coming home with the ocean like a mill pond all the way. The trip was made on the third largest linei' afloat and sailed from Scotland. Pte. Dickey has ish Isles and the people. They are doing a wonderful job. While bread doing a wondrful job, While bread in England is good, his first white bread after boarding the liner was a real treat and the lighted cities of Canada was a rare sight. Pte. Dick­ ey travelled quite considerably while on leaves. He visited Exeter; was at 'Coventry and was at Brigh­ ton when a school was bombed a short time ago. One of his sad ex­ periences was helping a dying child from the ruins. He expresses predation for the boxes sent the War Time Committee, ap- by Operations for Appendicitis Mr. Win. C. Allison is ill in Vic­ toria Hospital, '1 London, having undergone an operation for a chronic case of apendicitis on Monday. He is getting along as well as can be expected. The many friends of Mr. Eric Heywood are sorry to hear he'is a patient iu St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, where he underwent an operation for appendicitis. We hope for a speedy recovery. THE LATE SYDNEY SNELL The death took place at his resi­ dence, one mile south of Exeter, on Wednesday, October 20, of Mr. Sid­ ney Snell who passed away after two days illness in his 84th year. Mr. Snell was born in Biddulph township and with the exception of twelve years spent in London town­ ship, has lived his life in this com­ munity. For the past thirty years he has resided on the farm south of town. He was an industrious and successful farmer. Surviving are his widow whose maiden name was Martha Thompson, one son Heber, and one daughter, Hazel, at home; BACK BROKEN IN FALL FROM APPLE TREE Mr/ Elgin Thomson, well-known farmer on No. 4 Highway north of Kippen, had the misfortune to frac­ ture his back between his shoul­ ders, when he fell from an apple tree on Monday while picking ap- pls at his home, He was removed to the hospital and placed cast. McCRAE—HOFFMAN in a par­ quiet on Wednesday, 2 o’clock p.m., Anna, youngest and Mrs, Henry The Dashwood Evangelical sonage was the scene of a hut pretty wedding October 20th, at when Gertrude daughter of Mr, Hoffman, of Dashwood, became the bride of Gnr. John Kenneth McCrae, of Bedford, N.S., formerly of Lon­ don and eldest son of Mr. and Mrs, Robert McCrae, of Meaford, Rev. Clayton Becker officiated. The bride wore a becoming dusty rose wool street-length dress with white gora trim, chic brown felt hat brown acessories. Her corsage quet was of Better Time roses bouvardia. The bride was attended by Miss Christena McCrae, of Exe­ ter, sister of the groom who chose a smart gold crepe dress with .green sequins and black accessories and her corsage bouquet was of Ameri­ can Beauty roses. The groomsman was T. Harry Hoffman, of Dashwood, brother of the bride. After the wedding, the reception was held at the Cobblestone Inn, London. Mrs. Hoffman, mother of the bride, received the guests wear- a black figured sheer redingote with a corsage of American Beauty roses, assisted by Mrs. Sproule Currie, of Dashwood, sister of the groom, who chose a maple leaf green dress and wore a corsage of Johanna Hill roses. After the reception Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McCrae left on their honeymoon. A British tweed brown topcoat completed the bride’s ensem­ ble for.travelling. Aftei* their honey­ moon the groom will resume duties on the East Coast. OVER THEIR QUOTA IN LOAN DRIVE > FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE AND regular SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE will bo CANCELLED THIS WEEK. waaratt Special Youth Service Sunday, Nov. 7 th Under the auspices of the Huron Presbytery Young People’s Executive Service in Main St. at 11 a.m, iii .Tames St. at 7 p.iii. EVERYBODY WELCOME Special music at both services. and 89th Birthday Congratulations to Mrs. James Hern who on Saturday last, observed her 89 th birthday. Mrs. Hern is ottly In fair health. Het* son Nor­ man and wife, of Norwich, came up to honoi’ the occasion, an- and bou- and his Cana-The Exeter Branch, of the dian Canners with a quota of §3 000. made their quota in one hour last week and since have gone ovei §5 0 00. or 166 per cent. But they are not stopping there. They Intena to double the quota. That is show? ing us the way. The fighting forces,* too, are in­ vesting heavily in bonds, and are giving us practical demonstrations of our duty to -our country, by pre- parng to fight and by buying bonds. It is surely the duty of every gi Canadian to buy bonds and to fluence others to buy bonds, * ___ STUMPF—MILLER :ood in- to place Zion when PACK 50 DITTY BAGSSURPRISE PARTY The home of Mr, and Mrs, Jerry Campbell was the scene of a pleasant surprise gathering in hon­ our of their 25tli wedding anniver­ sary on October 21, 1943, The evening was spent in cards and bingo with prizes. A • special game for the ladies, three bingoed and Mrs. Urban Ayotte was the lucky drawer. The gentleman’s special was won by John Campbell. A dainty lunch Was served from a table centred with a three-tiered wedding cake prettily dcorated in silver. Numerous gifts of silver, a Nor­ mandy Chimes Mantel Clock and money were received, for which the honoured couple thanked the don­ ors graciously, Guests' were present from De­ troit, Highland Park, Varna, Dub­ lin, Mitchell, Brodhagen and Drys­ dale. The Navy League Committee met at the home of Mrs. Luella Howey on Saturday morning last and packed fifty ditty bags Which have been forwarded to Toronto to be delivered to the men of the navy at Christ­ mas. Additional cash contributions are needed to complete the allot­ ment for the Exeter committee. Mrs. Howey wishes to express the thanks of the committee for the donations already received. Golden Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kydd, of Usborhe, will on Monday, November 1st, observe their golden wedding anniversary, A family dinner will be hold at noon and in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Kydd will be at to their many friends. heme also two brothers, Warren, of Tor­ A wedding of interest took on Saturday, October 23, at Lutheran church, Dashwood, Hildegard Miller, daughter of Mrs. Otto Miller and the late Otto Miller, of Dashwood, became the bride of Earl Stumpf, of Elmira, Ontario, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Stumpf of Elmira, Ontario. Tile ceremony was performed by Rev. T. Lufts, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. R. Koessel, of Ruth, Michigan, onto and William private of Exeter.A funeral service was held from E. R. Hopper’s funeral chapel, Friday afternoon,conducted by Rev. Mr. Irwin. The bearers were Messrs Wilbur George was in brother-in-law of the bride who also gave the wedding address.The bride, wearing a two piece white brocaded satin gown, floor-length, with long tulle veil and sweetheart Victor and Clarisse Snell, Martin,Alex. Desjardine, and John Jones. Interment the Exeter cemetery. NON-RESIDENT FINED The notices of the Municipal council Stated that the dump ground at the north end is for Exeter citi­ zens only.One party out of town was caught dumping refuse there, He was served with summons, pleaded guilty and paid a fine costs of §7.00. BODDY—HARRIS headdress,entered the church On. the arm of her brother, Rifleman Albert Miller, of Niagara.She car­ ried a cascade of Rapture roses and bouvardia.She wore a gold cross, the gift of the bridegroom,Mrs Harvey Stumpf, of Kitchener, sister- in-law of the groom, was matron of honor. crepe She wore a two piece gold suit in street-length with. matching hat and brown accessories. Her bouquet was a nosegay of bronze mums.Miss Frieda Rader, of Dash- wood, was bridesmaid.Her gown and Open Seasdn For Bruce Announcement has been made an open season for deer in Bruce County from November 15 to 20, of Mr. Harry Cole, of town, joined the Royal Canadian and will report at Ottawa on day, November »8th. Several news budgets have crowded wit this Weok» has Navy Mon- been Emmanuel College Chapel, Toron­ to, was the setting on Saturday afternoon, Octobei' 23rd, for the marriage of Margaret Evelyn Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harris, Exeter, to Edward Osborne Boddy, Kitchener, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Boddy, Toronto. Rev. W, A. Montieth, of Fonthill, cousin of the bride performed the ceremony and Mr. Wilfred Harris, of Ottawa, gave his sister in marriage. The bride wore a gown of white faille taffeta, sweetheart halo with finger-tip veil, and carried'a cas­ cade of Sweetheart roses and forget- me-nots. Miss Grace Boddy was her attendant, gowned in pale pink chiffon, with shoulder veil and carried Butterfly roses and chrysan­ themums. Mr. Stuart Boddy best man and the ushers were Harry Whetton, of Hamilton, Mr. L K Phillips, Toronto. Following the reception Mr. Mrs, Boddy left on a motor Hast and on their return will side In Kitchener, was Ml’, and was a duplicate of the matron of honor’s gown in blue crepe with navy accessories. Her bouquet was a nosegay Of pink mums. Herbert Miller, twin brother of the bride, was best man and the ushers were Harvey Stumpf, brother of the groom and Edwin Miller, brother of the bride. Miss Ernst Koessel, niece of the bride, officiated at the organ and during the signing of the register, four nieces of the bride, Misses Lorna, Martha, Eileen Miller sang “The Voice That Breathed O’er Eden.” $ Later a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride to about forty-five guests. The table was centred ‘with a three layer wedding Cake, The bride’s mother received in a gown of black wool crepe with matching accessories and a corsage of Johanna Hill roses. The groom’s mother wore navy crepe with match­ ing accessories. Later the bride and groom left on a trip to points of interest in Southern Ontario. The bride wore a black silk jersey dress with fitted bodice and dirndl skirt, black ac­ cessories and black tweed coat They will reside in Kitchener, Guests were present from Elmira, Kitchener and Michigan. Helen and 5th VICTORY LOAN FLAG RAISED TUESDAY A flag raising ceremony for the Fifth Victory Loan was held at the Exeter Town, Hall Tuesday at noon. Teachers and pupils from the Ex­ eter High and Public Schools mar­ ched to the place ana were formed up in front of the war memorial. Mr. R. N. Creech, chairman, for the loan in Exeter, presided and called on J. M. Southcott, of the public relations committee, to present the flag to Reeve Tuckey. The speaker said that this was not just another flag raising ceremony but was a challange to the citizens of Exeter to do their full share in raising the §151,000 allotment in the present campaign. He reminded the scholars of the Exeter, Exeter, and of that city by bombing and the cripp­ ling of many of the children. To put an end to war and speed the return of oui* boys from the battle front we in this community are urged to buy bonds, On behalf of the War Loan Committee the-flag was presented to Reeve Tuckey. Reeve Tuckey reminded his hear­ ers that the slogan this time was “Speed the Victory”, the first time that victory has been mentioned. Last time the slogan the the and rise the time when the schools of England and the schools of Canada, exchanged flags the devastation wrought to was “Back Attack”. Exeter had gone over top in the four previous loans he hoped they would again to the occasion. After raising flag he called for three cheers. Rev. M. A. Hunt was present and dedicated the flag with prayer. RED CROSS MEETING There was a splendid attendance at the open meeting of the Exeter Branch of the Red Cross on Monday evening, October 25. The president, Aftei* and the Lord’s Prayer business were brought be- meeting. Special stress on the need of sewers to filling the sewing quota. Miss L. M. Jeckell, presided. “O, Canada' items of fore the was laid assist in _ Mrs. Martin presented the report of the jam committee and Mr, Layton, the treasurer’s report. Miss Jeckell introduced Major Watson, the guest speaker. Major Watson spoke of the importance of keeping up, with unfailing energy, all the different branches of the Red Cross work each of which, is so urgently needed. Two films were then shown. One an edu­ cational film “A Blood Donor Clinic” which showed the processing of the blood through the different stages until ready for use. The other film was an authentic picture of lightning warfare and depicted very vividly the tactics of the Axis pow­ ers in battle and on civilian life Mrs. Dr. Weekes took charge of awarding of attendance cards certificates to those students were qualified to receive them, teachers of the War Emergen- Course: Mrs. Dunlop, Mrs. i, Mrs. the and who The cies Lounds, Mrs. W. D. Sanders, Lloyd Taylor, Mrs. George Wright, Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs. P. McFalls, (Mrs. Weekes acting in her place), and Mrs. Weekes presented the at­ tendance cards to their classes. One hundred and fourteen students re­ ceived these cards. The list is as follows: Mrs. Brennan, Mrs. Fuller­ ton, Mrs. Mollie Johnston, Mrs. Mountfield Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Wagg, Mrs. Cecil Stewart, Mrs. Ida Sanders, Mrs. C. Pickard, Mrs, M. Gladman, Mrs. F. Forrester, Mrs. V. Arm- Mrs. C. Salter, Mrs. Leestrong, Wilson, Taylor, Eunice Mrs. H. Whyte, Mrs. S. B. Mrs.Ross Taylor,Mrs. Stone, Mrs. E. Steiner, Mrs. S. Lawson, Mrs. Kyle, Mrs. G. Koch, Mrs. R. Kestle, Mrs E. Howey, Mrs. A. Hamilton. Mrs. J. Green, Mrs. W. Etherington, F. Down, M. Broderick, Mrs. Cann, Mrs. Bowey, W. Allison, A. Mrs, Rye km an, Mrs. G A. Hunter, Mrs.B.Preszcator, Bowen, Mrs. A. Darlini Mrs.G.Appleton, Jr., Mrs. Wes Witmer, Mrs. B. Tuck­ WHY ARE WE HOLDING BACK? Up to this date Exeter is not measuring up in the Fifth Victory Loan to the town’s record In the four previous loans. Fifty per cent, of the loan time has passed with this Wednesday evening and we are away below 50 per cent, of the quota of §151,000',, while in previous loans our percent­ age of money subscribed kept pace with the time elapsed. Why are we holding back’ It it because we as individuals are leaving it to the other fellow? Is it because we think the war is nearly over? Is it because we are back our boys overseas of our ability? Is it because we no our own country will be attacked? Is it because the casualty list of ’our own boys has not yet been heavy? Is it because we mistake Premier Churchill’s warning that we are only at the “end of the beginning” for the “end of the war?” Is it because a few local victories during the past year have deceived.' us into thinking that we have the other fellows licked? Is it because we are so busy making money for ourselves that we- forget to put every money back into the bonds? Is it because we and are trying to forget the war and our obligations to our country, to our fighting forces, and the cause of freedom? If any of those things are holding us back the sooner we awake to realities the better it will be for us, because— The other fellow cannot do it all; we are only beginning to win the war and fighting help we can yet list will have fo of Europe and it is a long, long way yet into Germany; the money we are refusing to put into the war will be no good if we do not win; by being war-weary wt/ are only playing into the hands of the enemy, because that is what he wants us to be so that we will ask for peace before we hold of all quered. Let us - - -__ . _____ and with each other. We either win. or we lose. course, after where which war. unwilling to to the limit longer fear dollar of that war by buying are war-weary have a long way to go; our men need every ounce of can give them; our country be attacked; the casualty be heavy all too soon; we win back nearly the whole win. and he will retain the countries he has con- be frank with, ourselves There can be no middle Taking the middle course the last war has placed us we are now—into this war is far worse than the first Size this matter Up with our own conscience or our own self-wel­ fare, and there is only one conclusion, to come to— we must win, and to win we must buy bonds—all the bonds we can. - FROM - 0 SERVICE FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL Hallowe’en Dance ■At a meeting of the Dance Com­ mittee, of which F./L. Parlett is the chairman it was decided to hold a Hallowe’en Masquerade Dance on the regular all rank dance night which is always held the first Tues­ day of each month. And so everyone from No. 9. as well as the girls of Exeter are looking forward to exceptionally good second of November. time an Victorj' Loan on the The Victory Loan Campaign i I the station is moving rapidly atat to-to- wards the objective of §100,000. ey, Mrs. Sturgis, Mrs. M. Southcott, Stella Southcott,Marion Cowan, Mary Easton, Mary Fletcher, Doro- thy Forrester,Pauline iu Up to the end of the first week excess of $60,000 had already been subscribed. The Commanding i Dorothy Green, Marguerite Barbara Godbolt, ( I Officer and Committee feel quite I confident that the objective will be Hogarth, Harness, Guenneth reached. It is up to every one of J Jones, Marie Melville, Doris Penhale, us to purchase all we possibly can (( Barbar Reid, Alma. Ryckman, Lau- in order to do our bit at Number Nine. * rine Zurbrigg, Mrs. H. Pollen, Mrs. Lampman, Mrs. R. Hopper, Mrs. H. Jones, Mr§. R. Goulding, Mrs. K. Fuke, Mrs. E. Harvey, Mrs. H. H.; Loretta Young, Alan Ladd and Cowen, lerna Coates, Mrs. Bierhng, pyi]yam pendix. A Popeye short Maida Wein, Mrs. h». J. Woods, a]S0 shown, and a sports Watkins, Mrs. Russell Snell, Mrs, I Lois Snell, Eileen Snell, Mrs. G. | Saturday nights film, which is Skinner, Jean Sheere, Mrs. Edna {always popular to the personnel Swain. Helen Morgan, Mrs. K. Kock* wj10 lnust stay on the station over ey, Margaret Tape, Mrs. Hazel Viest-L^ week-end, is "Gunda-dih.”* cott, Mary Gardiner, Vera Decker J “Little Tokyo”, starring Preston Jean Cole, Mrs. W. Chambers, Betty j Foster and Brenda Joyce will be Coates, Marion Bissett, Lillian Fink*|ghown Monday night beiner, Mrs. Bob. Dinney, Mrs. W, | A Western story will be the main Vebster, Mrs, Verne Smith,^Mrs. F,[feature oh Wednesday evening, it '’The Kanson” with Richard Dlx i and Jone Wyalt. j rft su ijt | First Impressions Of No. 0 S.F.T.S. j My thought of being more or less lout oft from the outside world and {living the life of a hermit were shortlived oh my arrival at No. 9 G.F.T.S, Spreading over a vast area many buildings, large, small ot many shapes and patterns, was fourr ; Movies I Friday nights moving picture •show is “China” a war drama, star­ May, Mrs. W. Martin, Miss L. Jeck-;jg « ell,. L. Huston, Mrs. V. Heywood, - Mrs. A. Easton, Mrs. J. Pryde, Helen I Penhale, Alice Pfaff, Eva Pearce, ’ Tenie McCurdy, Lilly Miller, Mar­ garet Melville, Josie Kerslake, Irene Johns, Elliot, Dignan, Bower, Bernice Dr, Dunlop presented certificates in Home Nursing to Mrs. Verne Smith and Mrs. Vernon Heywood Mrs. Hodgert and Mr, Goulding delighted the audience during the evening with a vocal solo and a selection cm the organ. Mary Johns, Mrs. Howard Nellie Carmichael, Helen Armstrong, Mrs. S, Meta Salter, Mrs. Murdock, Finkbeiner. to be my home for the months. had not boon here very (continued on page 8), were and This next