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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-03-09, Page 1Single Copy, 5 centsEstablished 1873 Sixty-Ninth Year EXETER COUNCIL BOARD OF EDUCATION Cross Canvasser, Car- Clerk,{ PRISONER OF WAR RED CROSS CAMPAIGN RECEIVES COMMISSION their his 80th BIRTHDAY jolly Lang April when dip- could be present- and Con- conferred the second of wood re- One car* ot Coates Board . Ad- Coun- 1894 BRIDAL DATE KEPT AT EXETER Muni- of evening there wag a in g.S, No. 5 Schocu attendance. The com- Robertson's 18.09; G.: A. , s were enforce the report gave for roll 149; Mrs, BOY SCOUTS ENTERTAINED BY LIONS CLUB NEW RED CROSS UNIT ORGANIZED IN USBORNE half­ total, town by in of I. .85; R. E. B. W. .F. Beavers Grace Beckler .gave the Misses Norris en- crowd with several numbers. Mr. Chas. Subscription, $2,00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 9, 1944 Let Us All The Need Is Great Ladies’ and Misses’ Suits Ladies’ and Misses* tailored suits for Spring, in tweeds and worsteds, colors brown, navy and grey, well tailored in good materials, sizes 14 to 20, at $25, $26 and $27 Dresses for Spring Ladies’ and Misses’ dresses in one and two piece styles, a large range to choose from in regular and half sizes, from $3.95 to $14.95 each. Hand Bags Ladies’ hand bags in the very newest styles, genuine leather, popular colors includ­ ing black at $3.95, $4.95, $5.95. Men’s Rubber Boots Just received three cases Men’s Rubber Boots, sizes 6 to 11 at $2.50 pair sizes 3, 4 and 5 in Boys’ Rubber Boots at $2.00. New Sunworthy Wallpapers A few roles of wallpaper will brighten your rooms. We have a very nice range at from 15c to 50c a roll. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Haddie special ...... Shortening favorite .... Chicken A timely Hillcrest Always a Chees-a-roni Catelli brand, cooks in 8 minutes Herring in Tomato Sauce 1 Rtf’Clover Leaf Brand, large tins JLOV per tin 29c per lb. 19c pkg. 18c per lb. 16c £ Cowan’s Perfection Cocoa g&cJj 24c Rose Brand Apple Butter In bulk (no coupons required) £ Potatoes, Ontario (Caradoc) Grown Now in good supply, at authorized prices Kellogg’s Family Special Deal 1 pkg. each Corn Flakos, All Wheat, Branflakes... a Phone 32 Jones & May Ychir Superior Store Canadian Legion B.E.S.L., Exeter- Hensall Branch 167. Saturday Night DANCE March 11 McKnight’s Hall, Exeter Clayt. Steeper’s Orchestra Dancing 9-13 pan. Admission 50c FIELD CROP COMPETITION WHITE OATS The Exeter Agricultural Society will conduct a Field Crop Competi­ tion for White Oats. Intending Competitors should register with the Secretary at once and apply for seed if necessary, stating the variety wanted. All plots must be three acres or more. The first twenty to register will be considered. CLARK FISHER, Secretary, R, R. 3, Exeter. 2tc Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ford, 2nd con. Usborne received word Tuesday from their son Pte. Reginald J. Ford that he has arrived safely overseas. Dante for Employees The employees of Canadian Can- ners, Limited, Branch 100, will hold a dance at the Exeter Arena on Wednesday, March 15, closing the 1943 operation. All employees' or former employees Connected With Canadian Cahners, Limited, and their families are invited. Lancing 9 to 2, Cards for those who do not dance. ■ Ladles please bring sand* wiches. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 56 YEARS MARRIED The Exeter and War Time Com­ mittee acknowledge the receipt through H. C, Rivers of $8.10 the proceeds from fats taken in to him during February. Save your fats and take them to your local butcher, as they are very necessary in the war effort. Bundle up and keep all news­ papers, and paper cartons and boxes until a collection can be arranged. The- committee has recently re­ ceived letters replying to the receipt of Christmas parcels from the fol­ lowing boys overseas:-—Sgt. D. S Whiting, Pte. Allan Fraser, Capt. D. C. Hill, Sgt. S. C. Wright, Lt/Col, E. E. Tieman, Capt. C. B. Gladman, Sigm. Wm. Higgins, Tpr, K. J. White. The committee have this week sent $100. to the cigarette pool for cigarettes for the boys overseas. G. W. Layton, treasurer of the Exeter Branch Canadian Red Cross, acknowledges the following receipts* Thames Road Unit, $5.35; Crediton Unit, 95.85; Hay No. 14 Unit, 70.00; Centralia Unit, 40.73; Trivitt Mem­ orial Unit, 24.75, Graduates as Air Gunner ofSgt Clarence R. Knight, son Mr. and Mrs, Reg, Knight, recently graduated as an air-gunner and re­ ceived his Wings at Mont-Joll, Que, Ke is now taking commando an air-gunner course at Valleyfield, Que., anti expects- soon to be going overseas. The Young Men’s and the Young Ladies* Bible Class of James St, United Church were pleasantly en­ tertained at the home of Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Jones Friday evening of last week following a skating party at the Exeter arena. A sing song enjoyed and refreshments served. Congratulations to Mr. Wm. Baker, of town, who day, March 7th, observed anniversary of tlieii* wedding. The occasion was celebrated with a fam­ ily gathering Wednesday evening when a turkey dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Baker are both enjoy­ ing pretty fair health. They have two children, Alvin, of Stephen, and Mrs. Clark Fisher, of Usborne, also 7 grandchildren and 3 great grand* children. and Mrs. on Tues- the 56th Mr. and Mrs. Matthew-Armstrong, of Hullett, Will, on Thursday, March 9, observe their 56th wedding anni- is the for- of Hullett, in Londes- Both enjoy verSary. Mrs. Armstrong in er Elizabeth Rogerson, and they were married boro on March 9, 1888, good health, and they reside on the farm in Hullett on which Mr. Arm­ strong ‘ was (born and where have spent all their married * . • • ATTEND FUNERAL they life. toMrs, William Vhle was called London last Friday owing to the death of her brother-in-law, Luke Galby, who passed away suddenly Wednesday night in his 77th year- Surviving are his wife, whose maid­ en name was Emina Vale, of Exe­ ter. The funeral service was held at the Harris Skinner's undertaking parlours at 7,30 p.in. Friday in Lon­ don. Those attending the service Were Mr. and Mrs. William MdDow Oil and two sons, Orval and Gordon, of Bdiifield) and Mrs. William Vale, Exeter North, The body" was taken to Balt on Saturday morning for burial. Mrs. Jennie Jackson, of Byron, attended the funeral service. A special meeting was called the Reeve on March 1st, 1944 order to consider the matter new Fire Equipment. Mr. B. Bickle, of Bickle Seagrave, Limited, attended the meeting and described equipment which his company are prepared to supply, Mr. Bickle sug­ gested that the Council visit the Plant and inspect equipment, It was moved and seconded by Councillors Sweitzer and Bierling that we accept Mr. Bickle’s Invita­ tion and visit the plant and inspect proposed equipment. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Sweitzer and Hern that the Clerk secure prices for 2 and 3 ton Ford and Chev. Trucks without cab, It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Bierling that we contact LaFrance Fire Engine, Limited asking them to have a rep­ resentative at next Monday's meet­ ing if possible. j •All motions were carried, journment on the motion of cillor Hern, C. V. Pickard, The regular meeting of the cipal Council _of the Village Exeter was held in the Town Hall on March 6th, 1944 with Reeve Tuckey and all .Councillors present. The minutes of the last regular meeting of February 21st were read and adopted on the motion of Coun­ cillors Bierling and Sweitzer. The following communications were dealt with: LaFrance Fire Engine Co.„ re Fire Equipment— Filed; Department of Munitions and Supply, re Wood Invoice—Filed; Victoria Hospital, re Hospitalization —Responsibility accepted; Bell Tel­ ephone Company of Canada, re As­ sessment—Filed; Hospital for Sick Children, re Grant—Filed; Bickle Seagrave, re Fire Equipment— Filed; Salvation Army, thanks for grant — Filed; Stanley Frayne, thanks for Municipal Ring—Filed. Mr. Mattice, of the LaFrance Fire Engine Co., addressed the Council in regard to fire equipment. Mr. Mattice promised to send detailed description of equipment and prices. Mr. Pearce gave his report in connection with the collection of Taxes. He reported an amount of $898.08 ’ still outstanding of 1943 Taxes. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Dignan and Sweitzer that Mr. Pearce’s report be accept­ ed and that he be paid the sum of Fifty Dollars for collection of ar- previous Mr, and Mrs, Enoch Rowcliffei, celebrated their golden wedding an-, niversary on Tuesday, March 7, when uwenty-six of the family connection had dinner at their home at seven o’cIock. A bouquet of golden flowers candles and a wedding cake centred the table. The marriage ceremony was performed in Hensall fifty years ago by the Rev. J, S. Henderson at 7 pan. The late Jennie Jackson, of London, was her sister’s bridesmaid and Mr, Wm. Pincombe, of town, was best man. Mrs. Rowcliffe is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Bell, -of Usborne, Mr. Rowcliffe is the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs, John Rowcliffe, also of Usborne. They have one son, Hec­ tor, of Usborne, and one daughter Mrs. W. W. Edmunds (Verda) of Flint, Mich. There are also three grandchildren and four great-grand­ children, two of whom are twins, Friends were present from London, Rockwood, Bin* and the surround-}' ing community, One of the unique things of the evening was the pre­ sence of four generations. Their great-grandson Bobby Scott, receiv­ ed the guests at the door. Follow­ ing the dinner a toast to the happy couple was proposed by Russell Peart and was responded to by Mr. Rowcliffe. Others who spoke were Alvin Pym, Samuel Stevenson, Mrs. Luther Rowcliffe, Mrs. Wm. .Henry) Mrs, Phillip Murch and Mrs. Samuel Stevenson. Afterwards games were enjoyed. The bride and groom of fifty years ago, who are active and enjoying good health, received many useful and costly gifts. The gather­ ing closed a very pleasant evening by sinking “For they are good fellows” and “Auld Syne”. ’Fit. Sgt. Robert Browning Becker, navigator one one of the heavy bombers in one of the 1,000-plane raids deep into Germany was repor­ ted missing on January 21st and is now reported by the Red Cross to be a prisoner of war. He is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Becker, New Hamburg; and brother of Mrs. A. J. Taylor, of London. Before en­ listing in the R.C.A.F., he was a student of Queen’s University, King­ ston. Mrs. G. A. Hawkins and Mr. Percy Browning, of Exeter are aunt and uncle.. The regular meeting pf the Board of Education was held in the Public Library on Monday evening, March 6th. Absent were J. N, Willis and H. W. Whyte. Business submitted and approved was as follows: ’ Minutes of previ­ ous meeting; H.S. Principal report­ ed for February, Wai* Savings to Exams to' be held 24th; Farm Labor to try Exams on Course in April or Council had voted a $100.0.0 to the Red the Junior Society; Hockey games were being played by the teams; No student meetings had been held in the endeavour to cover as much work as possible, for the term, but both the Junior and Senior Societies would meet before Easter. Per J. M, Southcott and E. R. Hopper: that the report be adopted. Commencement exercises to be held the latter part of lomag and awards ed. P.S. Principal’s February, no, on Gladman had supplied for 1£ days while Principal reported for an Army Medical at London; Third set of tests had been held and report cards issued; Sale of Wai* Saving Stamps amounted to $95.75. List of supplies was given; Music instruc­ tion day was changed to Tuesday. Per G. W. Lawson and E. R. Hop­ per: adoption of report in full. All intervening correspondence was read. Per Dr. Cowan and Mrs. Beavers: that the membership fee ($5.00) be remitted to Associated H.S. Boards of Ontario. Per E. R. Hopper and Dr. Cowan: that iR. N. Creech, G. W. Lawson, A. O. Elliot and J. M. Southcott be a committee to visit some schools for information in the matter of a Commercial Course. Per. E. R. Russell and G. .Lawson: payment of the following accounts: Supplies: Jones & May $10.35; Times-Advocate 16.30; 3.70; Grigg Stationery____, Hawkins 9.70; Huron Lumber Co. 9.30; E. .Lindenfield Balkwill 60.80; 3.22; Associated HtS. Boards 5.00; Fuel: W. -C. Allison app. $617.15 Dept, of Education to be advised re Commercial Course. Adjournment by E. R. Hopper. K. M. MacFaul, Sec. no. on roll 170; date $536,35; March 17 th to will still have the Completed May; Student contribution of Cross, through Basketball and The ladies of concession 4 and 5 Usborne met at the home of Mrs. Moodie and unanimously decided to form a unit with the following of­ ficers; President, Mrs, Luther Row­ cliffe; Vibe-President, Mrs. Harvey Perkins; Secretary-Treasurer, Garnet Hicks; Sewing and QuiJt Convenor, Mrs. Harvey Perkins; Ass’t, Mrs. Alt Hicks- Wool Con­ venor, Mrs, Milton Luther; Social Committee, Mrs. Roylance Westcott, Mrs. Ed. Sillery and Mrs, Harold Jeffery; Red net Hicks. On Friday concert held with a large mittee in charge was Mr, and Mrs. Ed, Sillery, Mr. and Mrs. Roylance Westcott, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jeffery and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Luther. Mr. Garnet Hicks acted as chairman. Mr, Harvey Magee, Scotch comedian from Auburn delighted the audience with several numbers. Ed. Sillery with violin and, Alma Sillery on the piano gave several selections. The school children gave several numbers which were much enjoyed. Miss a reading and tertained the tap dancing Jeffery gave several humorous read­ ings. At the close of the program there was a quilt sold by Dutch auction with Garnet Hicks acting as auctioneer, the proceeds being $1'0.60. Mr. Wm. Kernick won the quilt and donated it back to -the unit. We wish to thank Mr. Kernick for this very kind act. There was a lunch served at the close. The pro­ ceeds from the night’s entertainment amounting to $16.8.0 was given to the new unit No. 18. rears during 1944 as in years. Police Chief John Norry stable William Wareing with the Council in regard to law enforcement in the Municipality. Ways and means of clearing up certain Undesirable situations were discussed. The Constables given instructions to law. The Clerk reported shipment of three cars ceived and delivered, the third shipment of three cars now at station awaiting delivery. The fourth order foi’ six cars had not yet been confirmed by the Fuel Wood Controller. The Clerk having been advised that the Exeter Agricultural Society wished Mr. William Coates to con­ tinue acting as their representative on the Arena Board. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Dignan that Mr. William be appointed to the Arena for two years. The matter of children and people trespassing on the property of others was brought to the atten­ tion of the Council. The Council hopes ‘that parents will check up on this matter and that police action will not be necessary. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Sweitzer and Hern: Public Utilities, St. Lighting $214.27 Town Clock $3.70, $217.97; County of Huron, Hospitalization 25.35; Mrs. L. Heywood, Sec. Red Cross, Expenses 6th B. Donor Clinic 19.9 6; •S. B. Taylor, Ring for C. McDonald 9.38; Department of Munition and Supply, 3 cars wood 362.81; Muni­ cipal World, Binder for B. D. & M., 6.51; Hillary Horton, repaired snow­ plough 1.50; RELIEF: Southcott Bros., groceries 6.00; Highland Hill Dairy, milk 1.50; Jolies & May, groceries 11.00; Hatter’s Dairy, milk 2.75; William Allison, fuel 10.00; River’s Meat Market, meat 5.25; TIME SHEET: Richard Davis, road maintenance 1.58; John*Stire, road maintenance 5.50; Henry Green, with snowplough 3.25; John Cox, with snowplough Smith, wood 10.50; Wood 10.50. All motions were journment on motion Sweitzer. Mr. and Mrs. J. Lorne Basker­ ville, of 13 0 Oak St., London, have just received word that their oldest son 'Charles, who has been atten­ ding the Royal Military College (Overseas) has just received his commission as First Lieutenant. He is to be congratulated on being the prize winner of the troop. Charlie enlisted September 12, 1939, with the 97th Battery and has been over­ seas for two years. Another son, James, is a Flight Sergeant in the R.C.A.'F. and is stationed at Ottawa. He is a physical training instructor Mr. Lorne Baskerville is an Exeter Old Boy and his many friends will be pleased to learn that two of sons have done so well. young 3.25; William Jack Kydd, carried, Ad- of Councillor O V. Pickard, Clerk. FORMER RESIDENT DIES Word was recently received Exeter by Mrs. Johil Parsons of death in Lanslhg, Mich., of a former resident of Exeter in the person of Mr. Thos. Snell, son of the late Thomas arid Atm Snell. The deceased was born iti England and lived in Exeter for many years. Ke was em­ ployed on the railroad. He Is sur-! vived by his widow, formerly Nellie Dickson, of BrucefiOld, He has sevei« nt brothers residing at Lansing, In­ terment took place at that city on February 16 th. the Congratulations are extended Mrs. Dan. Davis, of Exeter, who Sunday celebrated her 80th birth­ day at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Clipson, of Ingersoll. To mark the occasion a family re­ union was held and among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wai- Mr. Lorne Mrs. Isaac Mrs. Alvin . and Mrs. to on leer and children and Wassman, of Cromarty, Stratham, of Arkona; Cornish, of Exeter; Mr Frank Irwin and family and little Caroline Wassman, of Putnam; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mclnnes and son Gordon, of Woodstock and Robert Graves, of St. Thomas, MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION MET AT THAMES ROAD The Exeter Lions Club had as their guest at their supper • meeting, in the Parish Hall Friday evening of last week two patrols of the Boy Scouts, together with Seaman Ray­ mond Higgins, who has been home on furlough. The Scout patrols were winners of efficiency tests held dur­ ing the month of February. Two other patrols with the Cubs will be entertained at some future meetings. The Lions Club voted a contribu­ tion of $250 for the Red Cross. Seaman Higgins answered a num­ ber of questions re life in the navy and passed around a number of pictures for those present to see. J.. M. Southcott congratulated the Scout Leader Lion Harold Whyte on the splendid work his is doing and also the Scouts on the interest they are taking in Scouting, The Scouts put on two demonstrations, one of map reading and the other of rescuitation and the president, S. B. Taylor, complimented them on the work, The chairman of the Exeter dis­ trict Red Cross Campaign reports that canvassers are making a really earnest effort to collect an increase- ed amount of money this year and are meeting with excellent seccess in several canvassing districts that have already reported. True enough a few people have not measuerd up to their 1943 donations, which makes it necessary for others, who are willing, to considerably increase their last year’s contributions. The committee is hoping that every dis<- trict will pass last year’s total, as the need this year is greater than ever before, and every, one is urg­ ed to give all they possibly can: ‘ The Canadian Canners employees have passed last year’s, .mark, hav? ing subscribed $167 to date.Exeter north is over’with $80.00' The teaching staff' and janitors- of the high and public schools are well over the $15 8.0Q. The West Main business section and the East Main business sections are rapidly closing in "on : their ob­ jectives. The Lions Club increased donation from $200- to $250.The Airport lias passed the way mark set by last,year’s The residential sections of ___, and country are now being canvass­ ed, and further reports will be giv­ en next week. As the Times-Advocate said ’ last week do not give as little as you can get by on, but try to give a little more than you at first think you can afford. To date $3000 has been received' of a total required of $7 000.out Want Ads Pay. SCOOP” Scanning Rev. and Mrs. Mair, of Thames Road, were hosts to the South Huron Ministerial Association at its regu­ lar monthly meeting on Monday afternoon. There was a splendid at­ tendance of the clergy and their wives. Rev. Heimrich, of the Zurich Lutheran. Church, read an excellent paper on the history and position of the Lutheran Church, tracing its origin in the Reformation under Luther in Europe to the present day. The Lutheran church is to be found in all parts of the world and was one of the pioneer churches in es­ tablishing the gospel on this con­ tinent. The Lutheran Church was the first Protestant Church along the St, Lawrence Rivet. The central doctrine the Church is justifies tion by faith. It is the third largest church in America. Following the meeting which was in charge of the President) Rev, a. B, Irwin, refreshments were served by the hostess. The April meeting will be held in the Zurich Lutheran parsonage. Centralia Flyers Hockey Champions Of Number One Training Command They dood it! Yes sir, the Flyers have brought the hockey champion­ ship of Number One Training Com­ mand to Centralia. By eliminating the powerful St. Thomas Hornets to win the Western section and then edging an over­ time victory against the Brantford Bombers, tops in the Niagara dis­ trict, the Flyers went into the finals with the muoh-talked-of Mountain­ view aggregation who had beaten out Trenton and Camp Borden. Mountainview seemed to be def­ inite favorites in Toronto and ac­ cording to the papers the victory came as a surprise. However, the Flyers did not consider them as tough as Brantford and they had more of the play than they did with St. Thomas. Fighting Club Centralia weren’t considered much of a threat by any of the three clubs that were tossed against them in the play-downs. There Were no big-name players on their squad. But the Flyers had a well-balanced club with eleven players that were fighting hard every time they hit the ice. And that’s what rested the championship at Number Nine. Outplayed Mountainview The Flyers clfd a neat job of win­ ning the •championship bout, They outplayed their rivals, . outskated them, outcheoked them and -out* scored them, Mad it net been for the Work of Claude Bdurque in the Bomber’s hats the Flyers would have run up & bigger score. They carried the majority of the play. The Mountaiview Bombers had two former pro-players on the squad. Claude Bourqtte, fornmriv tn the Canadien nets and Fat Mc-Creavy performed with Boston Bruins, Bour­ que had nothing on our Mr. Young* Both goalies came up with some (continued on page 4)