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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-02-03, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 3, 1944 Single Copy, 5 cents Sixty-Ninth YearSubscription, $2.00 per yearEstablished 1873 HERE THEY COME!! Canadian Region B.E.S.D., Exeter- Hensall Branch 167. HAVE PERILOUS RIDE WHEN TIRES BLOW OUT leave, bring home owing Mr. Nelson Station, who lias been suffering from a form of creeping paralysis and who was in Toronto General Hospital for several days for observation, and treatment, had a rather unfortunate experience while being brought to his home in Exeter on Thursday of last week? His father, Mr, Walter Statton, of Grand Bend, and* AC2. Fred Stat­ ton, who is home, from Vancouver, B.C.. on a couple of weeks had motored to Toronto, to Nelson home. On their way they had three blow-outs and to the delays darkness had settled in when they reached New Hamburg Fortunately several men from Hensall were in New Hamburg and with some difficulty they load­ ed the stalled car onto a truck be­ longing to Mr. Willard, of Hensall. The occupants' of the car had the rather unpleasant experience of riding in an auto aboard the truck but were nevertheless grateful for the timely assistance and Mr, Stat­ ton wishes to thank those who as­ sisted at the time. At present Mr. Statton is confined to his bed being paralized from the waist down. The malady has been affecting Mr. Stat­ ton for several months, starting first in one leg as a form of neurit­ is and gradually he has lost control of both legs. His niany friends that the soon be again be cause of the trouble solved ■ and that he able to be around. hope m ay- will FOUR CARLOADS OF WOOD ARRIVE IN EXETER There is going to be a lot of buzzing around this beautiful burg before the balmy days of spring blossom forth and the benign breezes beget better weather con­ ditions bedad by gum. Eighty cords of wood or four carloads arrived in Exeter Monday and the demand was so great that only part of the orders received could be filled. The wood was ordered by the municipal council and was shipped in from northern Ontario. ’ in this connection the council has shown the way in up-:to-ithe->minu'te. financing. A re­ ceipt for the money paid in advance had to be shown before the wood could be lifted from the car. On the other hand, as is problem was to same quantity of ben paid for and municipality will be out a few cords, the purchasers getting good meas­ ure. The wood is in four lengths and the merry tune of buzz saw can be looked for. often the case, measure out wood as what we understand the the had the foot the MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR PTE. STEWART CANN service. Legion Pastor service Members of were among H. Kendrick and a solo, 3 V The Hockey Game You’ve Been Waiting for at the Arena TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY) Gaine Starts at 8.30 Seaforth vs. Exeter Flyers Admission 35c; Children and Personnel in uniform 25c DANCE EOR ODD AND YOUNG / will be held ill COOK’S HALL, CENTRALIA WED., FEB. 9 th SHIPLEY’S ORCHESTRA Novelty Dances Sponsored by Thos. Glavin and Stanley Hicks Admission 50c and 35o ■Refreshments served. EVERYBODY WELCOME RED CROSS ... Valentine ... Main Street Church FRIDAY, FEB’Y 11 flipper from 5*30 On ADMISSION 50c McKnight’s Hall TO-NIGHT (Thursday) 15 REGULAR ROUNDS EXTRA ROUNDS MURDOCK’S ORCHESTRA Admission 35c SATURDAY NITE DANCE February Sth McKnight’s Hall, Exeter Clayt. Steeper’s Orchestra Dancing 9 - la p.m. Admission 40c aqi'iijgwuwMtofi The annual social evening of the Thames Road Farmers Club will be held Thursday evening, February 10, at the Farquhar Hall. The men are requested to bring a card table and the ladies will please provide lunch. Progressive euchre Will com­ mence at nine o’clock sharp. Passmore, secretary. p, 6 Bruce, little son of Mr, and Mrs. Horace BelbrldgS, of Biimville, has Spent the past three weeks with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry •Delbridge. The little fellow is re- covering from an abscess on his eye caused by a scratch while playing with a pup. ■On Sunday afternoon a memorial service for the late Pte. Stewart Cann, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. V. Gann, of the Pentecostal Tabernacle, was held in Caven Presbyterian church and the church was well filled for the the Canadian those present, conducted the “The Old Rugged Cross,” was sung by his daughter, Mrs. Durand, of Guelph. The hymns were, “Safe in the Arms of Jesus,” “Jesus Saviour Pilot Me,’’ and “Abide With Me.” Reveille and the Last Post were sounded by Pastor Ford of Clinton and two minutes silence were ob­ served. “The Dead March in Saul” was played by the organist, Mrs. Cochrane. A synopsis of the mon preached by Mr. Kendrick be published next week. BLOOD DONORS CLINIC ser- will be Feb- It is hoped that all A Blood Donors Clinic will held on Wednesday morning, ruary 9th. donors called to this clinic will en­ deavour to attend. The importance of these clinics cannot be stressed too gteatly, especially at this phase of the war. As it takes five dona­ tions from one person to produce one pint of blood plasma and these donation come at 10 week intervals, it can be seen how many donations are needed to save thousands of our boys’ lives. ! AIRMAN FROM HENSALL IS REPORTED MISSING Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Bell, of Hen­ sall, have received official word that their son, FO, Alvin G. Bell, has been reported missing in, operations overseas. Born in Hensall 25 years ago, he was well known, keenly in­ terested in sports, and took a prom­ inent part in the Cyclone Hockey League and baseball a few years of the Univer- a mem- Church, ago. He was a graduate Exeter High School and the sity of Western Ontario and her of Carmel Presbyterian Hensall. He married Miss Helen Col­ lett, who was stationed with the R.C.A.F. at Centralia, in June, both going ‘overseas in July, Mrs. J. Carter, of London, is ter. Y.M.C.A. DIRECTOR JOINS AIR FORCE 1943, 1943. a sis- Direc-Mr, Gordon Pass, Y.M.C.A. tor at No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia, has resigned his position at the Airport and has enlisted with the R.C.A.F. He left Centralia Monday and will report at Manning Depot, Toronto. Mr. Pass is being succeeded at the Airport by Mr. J. Evans Inch, of Toronto, who has been supervisor at the Beaver Club, Galt. Mr. Pass was editor of the Airport News, a feature appearing each week in the Exeter Times-Advocate. He has been assisted by Miss Betty Blair who will continue with the Airport News each week. WILLIAM BRICKWOOD DIES Mr. Wm. Brickwood, of Exeter North, who was taken ill January 22nd suffering from a stroke, was removed to Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don on Sunday in an ambulance and on Tuesday he passed away in his 84th year. He is survived by widow Mrs. Sarah Brickwood, funeral will be held from his residence Thursday afternoon 2.3 0, interment in the Exeter ceme- his The late at INAUGURAL MEETING OF BOARD OF EDUCATION The Exeter Board of Education are tonight (Wednesday) holding their inaugural meeting in the Ex­ eter library. There are three new members on the Board this year. Messrs R. E. Russell and Harold Whyte were elected by acclamation at New Years to take the places of Wm. H. Dearing, who resigned and Lieut. Wm. G. Cochrane, whose term expired. Dr. H. H. 'Cowen is the new county representative suc­ ceeding Mr. Wm. May, who retired after serving faithfully twenty-two years. HEYWOOD—THIEL A very pretty wedding was solem­ nized on Saturday, January 29th at 3 o’clock in the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Zurich when Marion Martha youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thiel of Zurich be­ came the bride of Earl Carlyle Hey­ wood, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Vic­ tor Heywood, of Usborne. Rev E. Heimrich officiated and the wedding music was played by Mrs. John Turkheim of Zurich. As soloist Miss Beatrice Sliilbe sang “I Love Yon Truly” during the signing of the register. The bride was given in marriage by her father wearing a floor-length gown of white triple sheer with peter pan collar and three quarter length sleeves. Her veil was full length, held with a sweetheart halo, and she, carried a white bible. Her only jewellery was a Sterling silver locket gift, of the groom. Miss Marie Heywood, sister of the groom was bridesmaid wearing a pale blue sheer floor-length gown with shoulder veil to match and carried a colonial bouquet. Mr. Leroy Thiel, cousin of the bride was best man and the ushers were Lloyd Klopp and Earl Flax­ bard of Zurich, friends of the bridal couple. A reception was held at the home of the brides parents at which forty guests were present. A toast was made to the bride by Rev. E. Heim- rich responded to by the groom. Mrs. Wm. Tlieil wore a dark dress with black accessories mid a corsage of yellow roses. Mrs. 'tactor Hey­ wood wore a floweret silk jersey dress with black 5)cJessorios and wore a corsage of yellow roses. Mr. and Mrs. Heywood left on a honeymoon amid showers of fetti to Toronto and points The bride travelling in a tweed Following a mild spell when scat­ tered showers visited this section and most of the snow disappeared, the weather again turned colder Monday with a tight fall of snow. The showers wore what was needed as many cisterns in the country had gone dry, and many wells wore low In water. The light fall of snow Monday also meant a great deal for'1 over a peppermint pink dress the protection of the many acres black accessories. Guests wore of fail wheat throughout the dis- sent from London, Exeter, trlcL con- east, eoat with I>re- Dash- weod) Ilensall, Hamilton and Zurich* | EXPECTED HOME FROM OVERSEAS are visiting the former’s Howey. Pilot among the GRADUATES AS NAVIGATOR RECEIVES HIS COMMISSION Pilot Officer w. Marvin Howey and Mrs. Howey for a few days with mother, Mrs. L. F. Officer Howey was graduates from No. 4, A.O-S. Crum- lill, on Friday of last week receiv­ ing his wings as navigator and at the same time was awarded his commission. Mr. Howey was on the staff of one of the branches of the Bank of Montreal in Toronto when he enlisted. He received his train­ ing at Lachine, Que., McGill Uni­ versity, Montreal; Toronto I.T.S. and No. 4, A.O.S., Crumlin, and is on leave for a few days before be­ ing posted. Mrs. Howey, of town, was present for the wings presen­ tation. Mr. Howey’s younger broth­ er Lome is to he congratulated on his recent promotion from Flying Officer to Flight Lieutenant, Fit. Lieut. Howey, D.F.C., who distin­ guished back in structor Mr. and Mrs. E. Pollen last week received a cablegram from their son Pte. Everett Pollen stating that he expected soon to return from overseas, pte, Pollen went overseas two years ago last November and was attached to a Regimental Aid Post. He suffered a broken arm nnd also underwent an operation for ap­ pendicitis. While ill in hospital his unit was transferred to the Mediter­ ranean area and since his recovery he has been serving as an orderly in the hospital. The news of hist impending return was greeted with joy by the family as his mother has been under the doctor’s care for some time. GRAND BEND CHURCH BURNS MORTGAGE himself overseas and now Canada, is at prestnt an in- at Debert, N,S. EXETER BOWLERS HOLD ANNUAL MEETING The Exeter bowlers held their an­ nual meeting in, the office of Mr. B. M. Francis Monday evening. The reports showed the club to have had a successful year with a balance of $63.00 in the treasury. The officers were re-elected as follows: Honor­ ary presidents, W. E. Sanders and W. G. Medd; president, G. W. Lay- ton; 1st vice-pres., T. O. Southcott; secretary-treasurer, B. M. Francis; local games committee, H. C." Riv­ ers, Russell Snell, R. N. Creech and B. M. Francis; membership commit­ tee, T. O. Southcott, W. G. .Medd, F. A. May, Roulston; Ulric Snell, Southcott; M. Francis, ders, G. W. Ross Taylor; entertainment commit­ tee, W. H. Pollen, Ulric Snell, E. R, Hopper and R. G. Seldon. The club decided to affiliate with the W.O. B.A. and the District association. E. R. Hopper and Dr. tournament committee, R. N. Creech and J. M. grounds committee, B. Bert Rivers, W. E. San- Layton, Ted Davies and TWO FIRE ALARMS There have been two fire alarms in Exeter during the past week and the fire brigade was -called to two chimneys that were ablaze but in both cases the fires were out when the fire-fighters arrived. The first alarm was sounded Friday evening about 8.30 when the flames were shooting high from the chimney on the house occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Percy McFalls, Andrew Street. It was an anxious time for a few min­ utes but no serious damage was done. The second alarm was on Mon­ day evening about nine thirty when a chimney fire on Mrs. Gidley’s house on Main St. occupied by P/O. Dunbar, caught fire. There was a high wind at the time but the fire died down without any damage ing done. be- NEW HAMBURG PILOT IS REPORTED MISSING Sergeant Robert Becker, R.C.A.F. navigator, of New Hamburg, whose mother was the former Hazel Browning, of Exeter, has been offi­ cially reported missing in action overseas, according to word ceived by relatives. He is a nephew of Mr. Percy Browning and Mr, and Mrs. re- G. A. Hawkins, of Exeter. In Memoriam beautiful bouquet of flowersA was displayed in Caven Presbyterian church on Sunday in loving mem­ ory of the late James Jeckell, plac­ ed there by his sister. Miss L, M. Jeckell. Mr, Jeckell died 17 years ago January 29 th. Another beautiful bouquet adorn­ ed the pulpit rostrum of James St. United church in loving memory of Allan Moffat, son of Mr, and Mrs. J. R. C. Moffat, of Toronto, former­ ly of Exeter, the flowers being by Mr, and Mrs. Moffat. REVISED SCHEDULE This Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb, Feb. Feb, Feb, Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. sent Is The Now Schedule For Tntcnnediatc O.H.A. 3— ■Soafortli at Exeter* 4— Goderich at Clinton, 8—1 Seaforth at Goderich. 10—-'Clinton at Goderich. 10—Exeter at Seaforth. 16—Goderich at Exeter, 16— Seaforth at Clinton, 17— ‘Clinton at Exeter, 17—^Goderich at Seaforth. 22—Exeter at Goderich. 24—Seaforth, at Eketer. 24—Goderich at Clinton. The supper and program in con­ nection with the burning of the mortgage^ of the Grand Bend United church on Friday evening, January 28, was a grand success and all members of the congregation are pleased to have the burden lifted. A delightful supper was served fol­ lowed by a service in the church. During the program Miss Mary Mac­ Intyre, of Appin, delighted the large audience with three numbers and left a warm spot in everyone’s heart. After the second number Rev, Mr. Cleave presented Miss Mac­ Intyre with a silver basket filled with roses in appreciation of the several times she has given of her services gratis. Representatives of the various organizations took part in the ceremony of burning of the mortgage as follows: Mrs. Well­ wood Gill, president of the Ladies Aid; Mrs. Cleave, president of the W.M.S.; Mr, Emery Desjardine, S. S. Supt.; Wm. Love, church treas­ urer; J. W. Holt, secretary-treasur­ er of the Finance Committee; Thos. Love, Clerk of the Session and Mr. J. Hubert Jones and Miss Lillian Huston, of Exeter, representing the campers, Mr. Stephen Webb with a candle lit the mortgage while held by Rev. Mr. Cleave. Rev. Robt. Hicks, of London, led in prayer. Rev. Mr. Hicks, who was president of the conference and dedicated church at the opening, was guest speaker for the evening, the platform also were Rev. Beacom and Rev. Mr. Turner, both taking part. Thanks are extended to all who helped to make the oc­ casion a success. the the On Mr. KILLED IN ACTION Mr. and Mrs. Simon Sararas. of the Hensail district have received word that their son-in-law, FO. Roy William Grosser, 25, has been kill­ ed in action overseas. FO. Grosser was a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Grosser, of Toronto, and went over­ seas in May, 1943. His marriage to. Miss Doris Sararas, of Hensall, was solemnized in the Hensall United Church, August 13, 1942, His wife, with an infant son, Bryen, survive. Mrs. Sararas and child reside in Toronto. THE LATE MRS. FLETCHER The death occured at her home, concession ten, Usborne Township, on Sunday evening of Mary Anna Retta Stone, beloved wife of Mr. Trueman Fletcher in her 5 Sth year. Besides her bereaved husband she is survived by her father, Mr. Ed. Stone, her mother having passed away in December last; also three brothers, James E., William and Percy and one Fletcher, all of funeral service late residence with Rev. Wm. Mair, of the Thames Road officiating. Mrs. A. W. Mor­ gan sang “No Night There”. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Gordon Stone, Laverne Stone, Clarence Hawkins, Thomas Allen, Allen Flet­ cher and Ray Clarke, was in sister, Mrs. W. E. Usborne. A private was held from her Tuesday afternoon Interment the Exeter cemetery. MAIN HOLD ST. CONGREGATION POT-LUCK SUPPER Annual Meeting of MainThe Street Congregation was held Thurs­ day evening, January 27 th. An ex­ cellent supper was ladies of the church business meeting minister Rev. N. J. and began the meeting witli a ser­ vice of worship. An innovation for Main. Street was the introduction bi the printed copies of the Annual Report and their distribution at the meeting. Tlie Annual Report contained the audited financial statements of the Church Boards and Organizations, tt was shown that all had reached (Continued on Page 4) served by the at 6.30 and the followed. The Woods presided /