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EXETER MAN IN HOSPITAL
EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 30, 1943
L. J. Penhale was returned
Public Utilities Commission,
the Board of Education R.
APPRECIA TION
Mrs, Beavers, A, O.
M. Southcott were
e
AS THE OLD YEAR DRAWS TO A CLOSE WE ARE
GLAD TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK YOU
FOR THE LIBERAL PATRONAGE YOU HAVE EXTEND
ED TO THIS STORE, AND FOR YOUR PATIENCE IN
BEARING WITH US IN THE MANY SHORTAGES OF
MERCHANDISE. WE TRUST THE NEW YEAR MAY
BRING PEACE TO THE WORLD AND WISH YOU ALL,
HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY FOR THE FUTURE,
Jones & May
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION
Exeter has filled all municipal
offices by acclamation and there
will be no election this year. Reeve
B. W. Tuckey, Warden of the County
for the past year was returned as
reeve for his fifth term.
Mr. A. J, Sweitzer, a runner-up in
the election last year, will be a new
face on the council next year, He
will succeed H, O. Southcott who
has retired. The other members are
H, Bierling, E. M. Dxgnan and J. W.
Hern.
Mr.
to the
For
Earl Russell and Harold Whyte are
newcomers.
Elliot, and J,
re-elected by acclamation. Rev. N. J-
Woods and Mrs. Luelia Howey were
nominated but did nor qualify.
Nominations were held in the
Town Hall at noon with 'Clerk C. V.
Pickard presiding.
A public meeting was held in the
Town Hall in the evening with C. V.
Pickard in the chair. There were
only fourteen persons present. Reeve
Tuckey spoke briefly of the work
of tiie ' council during the year and
also dwelt with county matters. He
intimated that in the not distant
future Exeter would be confronted
with a drainage hud sewerage dis
posal system that would cost in the
neighborhood of $150,000.
Councillor Bierling, chairman of
the Roads and Bridges Committee,
spoke of the difficulty many of the
citizens have had with water in
their cellars. Some of the drains
have been fixed and the trouble
largely averted.
Councilloi’ J. W. Hern, chairman
of the Property Committee, stated
that t he council had considered
ways and means of improving the
Lown’s fire-fighting equipment but
the matter was laid over until aftei’
the war.
Mr. R. N. Creech, chairman of
the Board of Education, presented
the financial statement for the High
and Public Schools and outlined the
work 'being carried on.
Mrs. Beavers in a brief address
stressed the importance of the work
being carried on at the school em
phasizing the fact that character
building was equally important with
scholastic attainment.
J. M. Southcott paid tribute to the
untiring efforts put forth by Chair
man R. N. 'Creech, of the Board of
Education, in the interests of the
school and the students during the
many years he has served on the
Board. He also reviewed the finan
cial statement for the Arena during
the year. The proceeds showed a
profit of approximately $-500 for
the year the principal revenue be
ing from the rink.
At the close of the address a lively
discussion took place when
D. Sanders rose to ask a
of questions.
Election in Usborne
SKATE
— the —
Old Year Out
AND THE NEW YEAR IN
Friday, Dec, 31st
Skating 9 to 12.01
* * ♦
Skating Each Night
this week and next.
WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY
AFTERNOONS* . *
(Weather Permitting)
Exeter Arena
See Carnival ad. page 4.
WEEK OF PRAYER
Arrangements have been made by
the local Ministerial Association to
observe the Week of Prayer in the
several churches in Bxeter as fol
lows. All meetings at 8 p.m.
Monday, January 3—Main St.,
Rev. Gx’igg,
Tuesday, January 4,—Caven Pres
byterian, Rev: Irwin.
Wednesday, January
St. Rev. Anthony.
Thursday, January 6, Trivitt
Rev, Woods.
Friday, January 7—Main St,
Rev, Hunt.
5,—Jam os
15-year-old daughter of
Mrs. Frank Triebner, of
Operation for Appendicitis
Doreen,
Mr. and
Stephen, was rushed to St.Joseph’s
Hospital,
of last
operatioxx for a ruptured appendix.
She had been seriously ill but her
many friends will be pleased to
know that she is on the mend. Her
mothex* has been with hex- during
illness.
London Thursday evening
week and underwent an
her
NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS
tribute to the citizens of Exe-
community
A
tex* and the surrounding
has been paid by County Constable
John Ferguson, of town. "Any
thing new ovei’ tile holiday?” we
asked him, "It was the best Christ
mas I have experienced ixx twenty-
two years” was the reply. "I stayed
at home Christmas Eve and all day
Christmas expecting that someone
Would call up” said Mr. Ferguson”
but there was not a single cail.
It is tile first time that I have not
been called out in all those years.”
"How about poultry thieving be
fore Christmas? we asked. "I had
only one case to investigate and
that was the loss of some ducks
in Stephen Township. I think the
disappearance of them can be blam
ed on foxes” was the opinion of tho
limb of the law. The above is a
record that is worth noteixlg.
Gordon Appleton had the misfor-
tune to have a finger caught in
one of the machines at the dehyd
ration plant of Canadian Canners
just prior to Christmas, The nail
and first joint of the second finger
of the left hand were badly cut re*
quirlng eight stitches to close.
Ralph Genttner, driver for the
Guenther Transport, is in the hos
pital at Guelph from injuries re
ceived when two transport trucks
collided
highway
Rockton,
hospital
injuries
Weber, <
other truck, is in the same hospital
rcovering from burns and head
wounds, forty stitches being re
quired to close the wounds. Weber’s
truck was completely destroyed by
fire which followed the collision and
the damage to the Guenther Trans
port is estimated at $2,000.
on Monday night on the
between Sheffield
. Latest reports from the
state that Mr. Genttner’s
are not serious. Joseph
of Waterloo, driver of the
and
Fifty-ninth Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs.
Chris. Luker who on New Years
Day will quietly observe the fifty
ninth anniversary of theix’ wedding.
Luker is enjoying good health
is at the postoffice every day
unfortunately Mrs. Lukex’ is
enjoying the best of health at
Mr.
and
but
not
present
HOCKEY NEWS
. The Exeter Fliers will display
Gxeir wares for the first time this
season against the Clinton Radio
School, next Thursday night, in Clin
ton. The following Tuesday night
local fans will get
airmen when they
Ich, at the Exeter
Last night the
ber Nine had
holiday leaves.,
affair and the fair.'You’ll be
tion soon.
a
a glimpse at the
entertain Goder*
arena.
boys from ‘Num*
practice between
It was a spirited
boys looked .pretty
seeing them in ac-
Sixty-Ninth YeaUSingrle Copy, 5 cents
Nineteen forty-four
STEWART 'CANN
MAKES SUPREME SACRIFICE
of our land and of our vicinity, because
better things of life beyond anything else
Farewell and Greeting
Rev. James Anthony, M«A.
Nineteen forty-three soon will have passed into history. It
will be remembered as a year of problems. Farmers are puzzled
to the point of being defeated oyer the feeding of livestock, Mer
chants have been driven nearly to distraction to secure goods for
which there has been an a'ctive demand. The influenza has paid
us an anxious visit. The war has hung over us like a heavy, light
ning filled cloud. Fuel scarcity has threatened every home, But
in the face of these and other worrying problems, none of us have
gone hungry and none of us have lacked care in our time of sick
ness or accident. Every day brings us further cause for pride and
gratitude in the youth
they prize the finer and
in the world.
Last week we
and Mrs. S.
word that
'Cann had
On Friday
telegram IT
he had died
was wo an de
he passed away later the same day. | ■>
Stewart was born in Exetei’ and ____________________ ________
was 22 years of age on March 30 J~ _~~
last year. He was educated at the CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT
Exeter school and was a member
of the Salvation Army and later
with the Pentecostals, He was also
a member of the Exetex’ Band. He
enlisted at London and received his
training at Ipperwash, going over
seas last June. Fox- the past years
the family have been residing
a farm at Bayfield. Besides
parents he is survived by four
ters and three brothers, Mrs.
Blanshard, of town; Mrs. George
Rockola, and Mrs. Calvin Cutting,
of Guelph, Pearl, James and Gordon
at home. His oldei' -brother Bruce
is with the R.C.A.M.C. in Italy. His
father is a veteran of the last Great
Wai’ and was awarded the Military
Medal for bravery in action. He
served with the 43rd Cameron High
landers. The family will have sym
pathy of many friends in their be
reavement.
reported that Mr.
Cann has received
son Pte, Stewart
Wounded in Italy,
received a further
J. V.
their
been
they
■om Ottawa stating that
from wounds. Pte. Cann
3d on December Sth and
is on oui- threshold. We are anxious
enough as it comes with its possibilities of weal or distress, Will
the new year see the end of the war? Will its individuals and
nations so adjust their affairs that no one shall suffer injustice?
Can we so order oui- affairs that there shall be neither* idleness
nor cause for complaint found anywhere? Whatever comes ox*
doesn't cofne, none of us need work or walk or wait in the dark.
Always there will be light sufficient for the next step, and so on
till the year closes. Faith in God and fidelity to the right and
to duty as we see it, cannot but bring us happiness without frustra
tion.
"Let us, then, be up and doing,
With a heart for any fate,
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labor and to wait.”
JAMES STREET CHURCH
HIBBERT NOMINATIONS
Hibbert Township nomination was
held in the Staffa Township Hall,
Monday December 27th at one o’
clock. Those nominated were for
reeve, Wm. J. Kay, for councillors,
Joseph Atkinson, John W. Hackney,
Frank Allen, Lloyd Colquhoun,
August Ducharme, Wm. Hamilton,
and Geo, T. Wren. When the nomi
nation was closed Mr. Joseph Nagle,
who was Reeve of the Munipicality
for a number of years previous to
Mr. Kay taking office was chosen to
be chairman and in a very capable
manner’ addressed the audniece on
current events pertaining to munici
pal matters and invited all those
nominated to the platform. The
Reeve and councillors very ably ex
plained to the ratepayers the past
year’s business. Mr. Kay gave a
very clear and interesting address
on the county work dux^ng the past
year and dealt very thoroughly with
the township affairs,
of the
Reeve
Joseph
Frank
elected
The meeting closed with, the sing
ing of the National Anthem.
Special 'Christmas services were
held in James St. United church on
Sunday. At the morning service a
very fine baptismal font was’-presen-
ted to the church by the Young
People’s Union in honour of those
who have given theii’ lives for King
and Country. The presentation was
made by Miss Vera Decker, presi
dent of the Y.P.U. and on behalf of
the congregation was accepted by
J. M. Southcott. It was dedicated by
the Pastor, Rev. A. B. Irwin. The
rite of baptism followed when Bessie
Dianne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Delbridge and Edward Warren,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren San
ders were baptized. The theme of
the sermon was the real meaning
of Christmas. Jesus Christ in whose
honor Christmas is celebrated should
have first place in our thoughts and
actions. The choir sang an anthem
"Arise Shine” with Mrs. T. Coates
taking the solo part. Mrs. J. Hod-
i gert sang a solo "Christmas Bells”.
A carol and choral
I held in the evening. It
! service with Main St.
•' Mr. Woods was on the
was Rev. R
ney. The latter led in prayer
of her and being jostled by the! Mr. Y°°^jead t^e~
crowd. Miss Duncan picked up one
of the children and in doing so lost;
her ticket. When she discovered)
the loss she decided to get on the•
train and explain her predicament
to the conductor, which she did and
on
his
sis-
C.
I
LOST TICKET RECOVERED
In the Christmas rush
Toronto Union Station, one
local young ladies had a
unique experience. Miss
! Duncan was on her way to
jfrom Montreal. In passing through
jone of the passageways a woman;
with two children was just ahead;
at the
of our
rather
Shirley
Exeter
Mr.
num-
Nominations for Usborne Town-
ship were held at Elimville Monday, £0 jjer surprise and relief the con-
and Hugh Berry, of Kix’kton, vAsjductoi’ advised her that a gentleman
elected reeve by acclamation taking pad found the ticket and had given
the place of Percy Passmore, who-it to
HrnnnoH «nf. nftor f.wAlvn vpnrc nr '
■DASHWOOD
I BAG THREE
iI
dropped out after twelve years or
municipal life. The following wex«-
nominated for the council and all i
five nave qualified: John Ballan-
tyne, Gilbert Duncan, William A.
Ellerington, Clark Fisher and Oscar
Tuckey.
HUNTERS
RED FOXES
*
Stephen
iReeve—Alonzo McCann (accl.).
Deputy Reeve — Thomas Love
(accl.).
Council —■ Arthur Amy, Nelson
Schenk, Herman Powe (accl.).
Centralia,
Trustees — Bruce Fields, John
Pollard, William Willert (accls.).i
Crediton
Trustees (three to be elected)'—
Emmery Fahher and Hugo Schenk
Were the two qualifying, making
additional nomination necessary.
service was
being union
church Rev.
platform as
E. Southcott, of Rod-
and
the
At the close
meeting those qualified were
Wm. J. Kay, Councillors
Atkinson, John W. Hackney,
Allen and Lloyd Colquhoun,
by acclamation.
son. A short talk was given by
i pastor. The musical selections by
i the choir included several anthems,
j "I Heard the Bells” with Miss Helen
Penhale taking the solo obligatto:
I "Lo, How a Rose is Blooming” "O
i Holy Night” with solo part by Miss
1 Helen Rowe: "And the Glory of
I the Lord” (Messiah) A two-part
song was sung by three young girls
from Main St.. Joan Hopper, Marion
Woods and Muriel Wells gowned
in white surplices. During the offer
tory Miss Elizabeth Gladman played
a piano solo "Christmas Fantasy”.
laby1
Mrs.
Mrs. P. McFalls. A
"It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”
was sung by Messrs. Cutbush,
. Wuerth. Goulding and Lindenfield.
I Music by the choir was interspersed
by the singing of five carols by the
congregation. There was a splendid
attendance and the service was
much enjoyed.
j ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN
With sixteen school concerts to
j attend previous to the Christmas
vacation Mr. W. R, Goulding’s car*
came to grief on the second night
of .the entertainments. Owing to
the condition of the roads and the
snow he had the misfortune to rip
out his transmission, also damaging
the clutch and muffler, We also
heard of a farmer on the Thames
1 Road who was bringing his chickens
to town and got stuck in the show
in his lane, He took out lxis team
and with his wife at the wheel,
pulled the car to the highway. Aftex*
vain attempts to get the cax* started
he discovered that his battery
j been
snow
I
nimrods from Dash
jack rabbit drive on
addition to bagging
red foxes fell victims
aim of the hunters.
A number of
wood staged a
Monday. In :
38 jacks three :
of the deadly
Gordon Eagleson was fortunate ixx
shooting two of the foxes and Aaron
Restemeyer shot one.
Misses Isabelle and Helen Ail-1
thony, of Hamilton, are spending!
the holidays with theii* parents
i Rev. Janies and Mrs. Anthony
an
RETIRING REEVE HONORED
Following the nomination meeting
at Elimville on Monday the munici
pal council paid tribute to the re
tiring reeve, Mr. Percy Passmore,
by entertaining him to dinner’ at the
Central Hotel in Exeter. Mr. Pass-'
more was presented with a leather
billfold, the presentation being made
by the newly-elected reeve, Mr. Hugh
Berry. Mr. Passmore spoke of his
pleasant associations with the coun
cil and expressed his appreciation.
quartette '
was sung by
Murdoch. Mrs,
■‘Christmas Lui-
Mrs. T. Coates,
Goulding and
male quartette
Grand Bend
None of the seven nominated to
run for trustees had Qualified by 9
pan, Monday night, with the result
that another nomination meeting
Will be held. Tlxoso nominated were
John Holt, Mrs, Emery Desjardins,
Juel Desjardins, John Mahoro, Owen
Atkinson, Joe McLaren and Russell
Page.
Zurich
Board of Trustees-—Ted Haborer,
Leroy O’Brien, Milford Schilbe
(accls.).
The annual Red Choss meeting
will be held Monday, January 10,
nt 8 p.m. in the Public Library,
The public is caidlally invited.
Happy
pulled from the car by
in the lane.
the account last weelt of
had
the
Our Readers
In
golden wedding of Mr. and
Henry Strang it should hate been
mentioned that the Monday evening
turkey dinner was held at Grievo’s
Sandwich Shoppe with a reception
at the home.
the
Mrs,
Christmas Party at Main Street
The Caven-Main Street Young
people held a Christmas party in
the Sunday School room of Main
Stree United church with Ross Tuck
ey presiding. The meeting opened
with a carol. Minutes of the last
meeting were read and approved,
followed by the treasurer’s report.
Business was discussed. Jim Whyte,
of the social committee, then took
over. During the games and con
tests, jolly old St. Nicholas, most
ably portrayed by Ray Waghorn,
distributed gifts to all those pres
ent,
"It Came
was sung
With the
Taps.
A delicious lunch was served.
Upon a Midnight Clear’*,
and the meeting closed
Mizpah Benediction and
The James St, Young People
joyed a very fine banquet at
church Wednesday evening ‘
about 75 persons present. The room
and tables
and a fine program followed. The
Kumjoilius class at Main St. held
a crokinole party the sd£ne evening
Full particulars next week,
> en
tile
with
were nicely decorated
T!
Christmas cake took
Thursday night at Jones and
store. The winners were:
prize, Cpl. Taylor (W.B.) of
S.F.T.S., Centralia; second
'he draw for the Trivitt Memorial
plaqe last
May’s
First
No. 9,
..... _ ------- prize,
Clare iialkwili, Exeter; third prize,.
| Tom Ellorington, Exeter,
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