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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-01-20, Page 1Single Copy, 5 cents Sixty-Ninth YeaK all Coun- Howey USBORNE RED CROSS UNIT January 29th REAL ESTATE TRANSFER Hop- wishes Scanning the By “SCOOP” STEPHEN COUNCIL EXTRA ROUNDS 25c The not had the l'Oth i f to love and respect you, and overjoyed that you are go- remain permanently among a sequel of about us came ana the for the the congratulations We trust that ahead will hold and happiness. of the Inquiry- Statutory were read afford live- Agricultural CLINTON NO MATCH FOR FLYERS, TUESDAY NIGHT ANNUAL MEETING OF TRIVITT W.A. IMPORTANT MEETING FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS near last roq- low JAMES MILLS, WOODHAM MERCHANT, IS LAID TO REST USBORNE COUPLE HONORED AT WINCHELSEA had a sues balance is was given grandstand. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ELECTS OFFICERS Co. of Toronto. in the mercantile after' his marriage, for 56 will and present the prob- both the produc- the Village of the Town Hail and on the and crokinole after No. 6, group, McGugan, teacher). he was made the pre- a purse of mopey to- a pipe, tobacco and presentation was made following the meeting, were elected as follows: Canadian Legion B.E.S.L., Exeter- Hensall Branch 167. NAVIGATOR AND PILOT LOSE THEIR LIVES WHEN PLANE CRASHES S.f.t.s, Centralia were Mills, Betty Mills, No, 9, Last week it was mention- Pte. Hunkin had been re- accidently killed January. The word from DANCE AT HENSALL Friday, Jan. 21 Recorded Music ... Admission F. WATSON, STANLEY TWP., IS NEW WARDEN Bingo & Dance will be held in Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 2Q, 1944 Ladies*? Misses* and Girls COATS AT REDUCED PRICES These coats are in good materials and styles. We are placing them on* sale at greatly reduced prices to clear in a hurry. Ladies’ and Misses’ Skirts for Spring We have just received a shipment of Ladies’ and swing styles, popular shades in at $2*95, $3*50, LADIES’ and MISSES’ and Misses’ skirts for spring—-pleated Alpine cloth—-sizes 12 to 20 $3,95 each. HOUSE DRESSES just arrived—good quality prints at $1.65 and $2.00 each. MEN’S OVERCOAT SALE $15,00 each Sizes 37 to 44. A few good overcoats, dark colors, still on sale at this price. If your old overcoat is getting shabby, now is the time to get a new one at this very low price. BOYS’ OVERCOATS AT $10.00 each A few larger size boys’ overcoats, dark colors to clear at this low price. diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiHiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniii mu iiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii iiiiiiiiiiinm We Sell War Savings Stamps Buy as many and as often as you can. Each 25c will provide a bullet to help defeat the Axis. 3illlllllllllliiniini!llllllllll!lllll!lllllllllllllllllllllllllll!llll!lillllllllll!!i!lllllilllllllllllllllUlllllilllllllllillllrc Skate Outfits Men’s, Women’s and Boys’, just a few pairs left to clear at bargain prices. Men’s and Boys’ Winter Caps Leather or cloth, colored ski caps at $1.00 to $1.50. All linen tea towelling -- 2 webs only, to retail at 65c a yard Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Choice Round Rice Good cooking rice, ........ Post’s Bran Flakes 8 oz. pkgs., very special, 2 lbs. 23c 2 for 21c Super Suds nLa 99r (Concentrated, granulated soapP'i* Evaporated Apples IL 1 Nico white quality ................pvl flSJo &«/v Whole Wheat Flour 7 IL L<jrt 9AP Old Colony Brand, per lb. 5c® Royal York Coffee IL Fresh ground to your order ......ptl au. *tuv Herring in Tomato Sauce a aril 1 Qr "Canada Seal" brand, In 15 oz. oval tins . . . Paula Sugar Substitute 4 oz. bottles each 59c Phone 32 Jones & May Your Superior Store 7he Hockey Game You’ve Been Waiting for at the Arena Tuesday, January 25th Game Starts at 8.30 t Seaforth vs. Exeter Flyers Admission 35c; Children and Personnel in uniform 25c EUCHRE PARTY AND SOCIAL EVENING No. are So- McKnight’s Hall TO-NIGHT (Thursday) 15 REGULAR ROUNDS MURDOCK’S ORCHESTRA Admission 350 have again, suffered a great tragedy in the Joss of an instructor and a student pilot who were killed in­ stantly following a plane crash Staffa on Friday morning of week. The two fliers were on tine flight and were over a flying area in Hibbert township. According to reports the tail-plane struck a chimney on the farm home of Mr. Stanley Dow and crashed on the neighboring farm of Donald Mc­ Kinnon, The two fliers were thrown from the plane and died instantly. An ambulance and a crash crew from Centralia made a hurried trip to the scene of the accident and the bodies of the two young men were brought to the undertaking parlors of Mr. E. R. Hopper, names of the two men were revealed until the next of kin been notified. An investigation of the accident was proceeded with at once. The instructor was Pilot Officer John Francis Henning, of Atlin, B.C., where his parents reside and the remains were forwarded to that place Tuesday accompanied by an escort. He was in his 22nd year. The student pilot was Adam Matthew DiFilippo, aged 24, of Hamilton, and the remains were forwarded tc Hamilton Saturday also accompan­ ied by an escort. PTE. ALMER HUNKIN LOST HIS LIFE WHEN BUILDING COLLAPSED ■ Further details in connection with the accidental death of Pte, Almei' Leroy Hunkin have been received from Ottawa by his father, Mr. John Hunkin. ed that ported first of Ottawa last week stated that death was caused by the collapse of a building in which he was billeted. Mr. E. R. Hopper has purchase^ from Mr. A. O. Martin, of Mt. Forest, the fine red brick residence on the corner of John and Albert streets now occupied by Mr. Forres­ ter, C.N.R. station agent. Mr. per gets possession April 1st. WOOD 1$ PURCHASED LOUIS PAY HONORED BY EXETER COUNCIL j AFTER 25 YEARS The regular meeting of the Muni-’AS VESTRY CLERK dpul Council of Exeter was held in with Reeve Tuckey cillors present. The Minutes of meeting of January and adopted on the motion of Coun­ cillors Bierling and Dignan. The following communications were read and filed. Regional Fuel Officer confirming order for wood. Department of Munitions and Supply re wood. Association of Assessing Officers re membership. Councillor Bierling reported that it was impossible to secure material for building snowplough at the present time and that the matter would have to be deferred. The method of handling wood was discussed and agreed upon. The Clerk was instructed to place notice in paper asking those interested to leave orders at the Clerk’s office. By-law No. 1, 1944 making ap­ pointments fox' the year 1944 was given the required readings and fin­ ally passed on the motion of Coun­ cillors Bierling and Dignan. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Bierling’and Dignan that this Corporation sell to Ivan Louz- on lot 759. Municipal Plan 20' and that deed be prepared foi’ same. This lot having come into the owner­ ship of the Village through tax sale. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Sweitzer and Dignan. Robertson’s Drug Store, supplies, .50; Louis Day. removing snow wtih team, 3.38; Robert Sanders, removing snow, 1.80. All motions were carried. Adjourn­ ment on the motion of Councillor Bierling. C. V. Pickard, Clerk. The amiual Vestry meeting of the Trivitt Memorial church was held in the Parish Hall Tuesday evening. The report of the treasurer, Mr, M. W, Pfaff, showed the finances to be in splendid shape with the budget met in full. Mr. L, Day, Sr., who for the past twenty-five years has served as Vestry Clerk, resigned his position and sentation of gather with pouch. The rat his home I Officers Rector's Warden, E. E, Davies; People's Warden, Robt, Crawford; Vestry Clerk, W. E, Middleton; Treasurer, M. ML Pfaff; Member of Board of Managers, W. E, Middle­ ton, J. W. Morley, M. W. Pfaff, E. E, Davies, G. A. Hawkins, Wm. El­ lerington, Les. Gibson, W. Cunning ham, Wm. Stanlake, Homei’ Russell, Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Ellerington, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Heywood, Mrs. Craw­ ford. Members of the Exeter Lodge 67, I.O.O.F., with their ladies invited to a Euchre Party and cial evening in the lodge rooms on Friday, January 21st, beginning at 8 o’clock sharp, The ladies are ask­ ed to provide lunch. All members and wives of former members are invited W. M. Cann, A, E, Ho Wald, Sec. Reeve F. Watson, Stanley Twp. was on mously County Tuckey, made in Conservative caucus Reeve R. E, Shaddick, of Hensall, and Thomas Wilson, of Grey, as runners-up, Warden Watson haw spent 13 years in municipal lite, seven of them as reeve, In hm opening address he welcomed six new members, one of them being Reeve Hugh Berry, of Usborne, •> Tuesday afternoon unani- chosen warden, of Huron succeeding Warden B. W. of Exeter, The choice was with SATURDAY NITE DANCE January 22nd McKhight’s Mall, Exeter Clayt. Stepper’s Orchestra Dancing 9-12 p.m. Admission 40c years, and for other concerning was nom- the Orange Baby chicks that soon will grow up and lay expensively-bought eggs . have a lot of nerve saying ‘Cheep, Chaep ’ Clear-Volced girl (in crowded bus to her Mend); “X wish that good­ looking man would give me his seat,” And five men got up. Mi's, Ted Sims’ was rushed to a hospital in London Tuesday Might where she underwent an Operation, Her many friends will hope tor a speedy recovery. Mr, Hugh Wilson, who has been employeed in Windsor has joined the Rdyal Canadian Air (Force and on February 3rd will report for duty at Manning Depot Toronto, He Is a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wilson of Exeter. The funeral of the late James Mills, well-known merchant of Woodham, who passed away at his home Tuesday, January 11, was held Friday after non conducted by Rev. A. Laing, of the Woodham United church, with interment in the Kirk­ ton Union Cemetery. The pallbear­ ers were Wilbert Wynne, Charles ■.Mills, W. R. Mills, T. Mills, of Sar­ nia, Arthur and N. Sambrook, of Toronto. The flowerbearers seven grand-children, Grant Kenneth Mills, Marion Mills, Mills, Catharine Mills, Rhea Russell Mills, also Theodore Steph­ ens, Melvin ^Gunning, Wilfred Her­ bert, f,' Edgar Rodd, Bruce Coopei, Roy Kirk and Florence Kirk. Many floral tributes were received, testi­ fying to the high esteem in which he was held in the community. The deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Mills, and husband of the former Alice Hogg whom he married 58 years ago and who survives him. Within the past yeai' he lost his brother Wes­ ley, esteemed St. Marys merchant of the West Ward. A brother, the late Nathan Mills, was a director of the T. Eaton Starting up business a year he managed it found little spare time interests except those his family, although he inally a member of Lodge until his death. He belong­ ed to the United Church, Mr. Mills was a kindly, unassuming and hon­ orable citizen, He had many friends and was highly regarded In the com­ munity where he spent ids life-time. Besides his widow he loaves four sons, all living at Woodham, Edgar, William, Lawrence and Ray; three daughters, Blanche and Rliea, Reg. N„ both of 'Wodham, and Carrie, Mrs. Harold Thomson, of Pnrkhill, He also is survived by three broth­ ers, Sidney and Alonzo of Woodham, and Tuttle of Toronto; 12 grand­ children, three of whom are serving overseas, and one great-grandchild. The annual meeting of the Exeter Agricultural Society was held in the Town. Hall Saturday afternoon with, the president, W, C, F. Oestricher in the chair. The secretary, Clark Fisher, gave a splendid report show­ ing the society to have cessful year. The cash $468,00, Consideration to the erection of a new as the old grandstand has been con­ demned. In spite of the fact that placards were placed on the stand prohibiting its use at the last fair many persons disregarded the signs. It is expected that the Huron-Perth. Shorthorn show will be held at Ex­ eter this year. Officers were elect ted as follows: Hon. directors, Dr. Taylor, M.L.A., w. H. Golding, M,P., Fred Ellerington, Benson 'Williams, and W. D. Sanders ; President, W. C, F. Oestricher; 1st vice-pres., Verne Pincombe; 2nd vice-president, P. Passmore; Directors, W, H. Coates, Dr. Steiner, Dan Dew, Gar­ net Hicks, Wm. Ellerington, J. W. Hern, John Hodgert, Harry Coates and Preston Dearing; Lady Direc­ tors, Mrs. R. Kestle, Mrs. Howey and Mrs. Green;- Associate Direc­ tors, Geo. Link, B. W. Tuckey, G. A. Cann, Carl Oestricher, Oscar1 Tuckey, Nelson Stanlake, Garnet Flynn and Harry Strang; auditors. J. P. Bowey and4 B. M. Francis. Delegates were appointed to the District Fairs convention to be held in London and the Provincial con­ vention to be held in Toronto in February. Mrs. Green will rep­ resent the ladies with Mrs. as alternate. The annual meeting of Unit No. 17 was held at the home of Mrs. Whitney Coates with the vice- president in charge. After the regu- lai' business the election of officers took place with* Mrs, Wm. Thomson as installation officer. The results were as follows: Pres. Mrs. Harold Taylor; vice-pres., Mrs. Harold Hunter; sec-treas., Mrs. Verne Pincombe; sewing convenor, Mrs. Whitney Coates; knitting con­ venor, Mrs. A. Kerslake; entertain­ ment committee, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thomson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Eller- ington. Following is a list of the articles completed in our unit for the year ending 1943. Wonk Delivered 1943 SEWING—1 hospital gown,5 nightgowns, 10 knickers, 13 slips. 3 boy’s shirts, 6 pr. men’s pyjamas, 1 pr. pyjama pants, 3 boy’s units, 6 T. binders, 2 washcloths, 1 matt­ ress cover, 4 men’s shirts, 1 child’s dress and panties, 2 pr. boys shorts, 45 quilts. 6 crib quilts, 1 blouse. REFUGEE—1 pr. child’s pyjamas, 4 child’s dresses, 4 pr. child’s pan­ ties, 1 ladies apron, 1 ladles hat, 2 sweaters, 3 child’s slips, 2 child’s waists. LAYETTE—1 shirt, 1 kimona, 1 nightgown, 1 band, 1 pr. knitted socks, 1 pr. felt shoes. KNITTING—6 V-neck sweaters, 9 turtle-neck sweaters, 4 turtle«neck tuck-ins, 4 alternative caps, 4 aero caps, 3 helmets, 1 boy’s sweater, 3 girl’s sweaters, 13 pr, mitts, 2 pr. gloves, 3 pr. socks, 7 pr. service scks, 1 pr. seaman’s socks. Quite an enjoyable evening was spent at the school on Friday eve­ ning when a reception was held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johns (nee Mabel The evening was spent in progres­ sive euchre which a presentation of a breakfast set was made to Mr. and Mrs. Johns. The address being read by Mr. Ward Hern, after which , the bride and groom made very fitting replies. The address was as follows: To Mr. and Mrs. Johns: This gathering tonight is to the more noisy occasion a week ago when several of to your house as uninvited guests but were most royally welcomed. Not only the charivari folks but the whole section have - gathered here tonight to honor you and to extend hearty good wishes, years that are you much joy You, Mr. Johns, have been a good neighbour and friend and we have always found you ready and willing to do your share in any good cause that might be of benefit to the com­ munity. As for you, Mrs. Johns, we have found you an equally good friend. Possibly the younger folk have known you more intimately than we adults but young and old have learned we are ing to us. We could not let this great event pass without having some share in your happiness, so we ask you to accept this gift with the best of the whole community. Signed on behalf of S.S. Usborne, and the charivari Winchelsea, Ontario. January 14, 1944. The W.A. of the Trivitt Memorial Church held theii’ annual meeting in the Parish Hall. The president, Mrs. V. Heywood, opened the meet­ ing with prayer. The roll was call­ ed and the minutes of the last meet­ ing read and adopted. The treas­ urer's and secretary’s report were read both showing splendid reports. In addition to the regular meeting a meat pie social was held in Marell With proceeds amounting to $27.53 and on November 2, a Hallowe’en supper was held with proceeds amounting to $61.15. The Society held a Little Helpers picnic in June, | also a party held in November. The usual bale of new clothing was packed and sent to St, Paul’s Resi­ dential School in Cardston, Alta., A layette bale was sent to distribut­ ing rooms in London, also a bale of second hand clothing for Indian Reserve at Kettle Roint. The Presi­ dent thanked the members for their ’............... , and his inaugural ad-i^1’’ ^unt then took the chair for The newly elected Council of Township of Stephen met in Town Hall, Crediton, on Monday, the 10th day of January 1944 at 11 'o’clock a.m. Present: Reeve—Al­ onzo McCann; Deputy-Reeve—-Thos, Love and Councillors: Arthur J. Amy, Herman Powe and Nelson Schenk. Rev. M. E, Reuber of the Evangelical Church was present and i offered prayer asking that Divine | Guidance be given the new Council in the transaction of the year’s busi­ ness. After each member had sub­ scribed to his Declaration of Office, the minutes of the previous meet­ ing were read and adopted On mo­ tion of Nelson Schenk, seconded by Arthur J, Amy. I co-operation during the year, The Reeve in l.,_ ___ ____ — .dress asked for the co-operation of | ^le emotion of officers. The follow- every Member of the Council and I slate was chosen;, U also stressed the fact that economy I V. Heywood; be practised and every effort made'^rSi^' Bieriing; Treasurer, to keep down the taxes, I A.» Andrus; Secretary, Mrs. J. Pi'esident, Vice-Rresident, Mrs. _ .... Lux- The Clerk was instructed to or-pon’ Little Helpers Secretary, Mrs. der 4he 1944 Dog Tags from The RL innings; SecreUryFrayerFart- w*.,.... . 1 novc Vi-c W FToronto Stamp & Stencil Works and also the Municipal World for each member of the Council, Schenk—Amy: That a Grant of $15.00 be made to the Children’s War Memorial Hospital in London. (Continued on Page ners, Mrs. ML E, Middleton; Secre­ tary Social Service, Mrs. W, E. Middleton; Secretary Living Mes­ sage, Mrs A. Andrus; Dorcas Con­ venor, Miss N. McTaggart. The | meeting closed with the benedic- j tion, The Livestock Committee Agricultural Commission of are planning to hold a number of meetings in Western 'Ontario as fol­ lows: January 27th—Clinton; Janu­ ary 2 Sth—Chatham; —London. The meetings stock producers organizations to lems concerning tion and marketing of livestock to the commission. The local meeting will be held in the Agricultural Board Room, Clin­ ton, on January 27th commencing at 9.3 0 a.m., and concluding at 2.30 p.m. Mr. W. A. Dryden, Brooklyn, is chairman of the Livestock Commit­ tee and Mr. McIntyre Hood, Toron­ to, is Secretary. The Huron Federation of Agri­ culture should be credited with ar­ ranging the Clinton meeting for the convenience of the Livestock pro­ ducers of Huron and neighboring counties. The Flyers maintained theii' lead­ ership, two points in front of Sea­ forth, by trouncing the Clinton team, from the Radio School 19-7, at the Arena, Tuesday night. The local sextet had a field day in what was a better contest than the score would indicate. The Fliers had matters pretty much their own Way in the first period and ran up a big score against their weaker op* position. They garnered nine in the first period, five in the second and four ih Jhe third, Clinton scored three in the end of the first tw.Q and one in the final stanza. Hawkes and Shaw were the big guns Whipping in four goals each. This brings Hawkes total for the tout games to eleven. Macey got three* Bradley and Elwins got two apiece and Weiczorek, Forsythe, Webb and Wright got singles,. Carter scored three for the loosers, Fisher two and Bagley and Mockler, each one. The game had nicely gotten un­ der way when Bradley and Hawkes scored. Carter got Clinton’s first and Elwln made it 4-1 with a shot from the blue-lino, Shaw added two more before Carter got his second counter. Forsythe slipped a pass to Brad­ ley and Ace sent Macey clear with, a rink-wide pass. The Hub lost the puck in front of the goal but got it again to slap in into tho net. Hawkes, Fisher and Forsythe each; (continued on page 4)