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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-08-31, Page 1Established 1873 DONALD STEWART WHITING MISSING OVERSEASPO. to Gr. KILLED IN ACTION NATIONAL PRAYER DAY FIRE »! to a Intercession Gwen- Ralph Doris Tasko, an exception­ women and first trip to all attracted Halifax after recently London, join the Hist., (Phys. to fill Table he in he all TO REDUCE PERSONNEL AT CENTRALIA AIRPORT GRAND BEND MAN IS KILLED JN FRANCE Webb, have re­ subjects Fahrner ARRIVES FROM ENGLAND TO JOIN HER HUSBAND FLT. SGT. ROSS NAIRN REPORTED MISSING over enemy ter­ according to a from Ottawa by and Mrs. Earl Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Nairn, Donald Stuart Whiting aged reported missing as a result operations August 21 45 tours was with Squadron, wrote his our third fire brigade was called the rear of the building south Central Hotel about 11 p.m. When the fire RJC.A.F. Service School, at Cent- “substantially re-f learned from re- >> STANLEY TWP. YOUTH DIES OF WOUNDS Mr. and Mrs. Goldie Graham, of Geom., Grade XI Lat., Grade Grade XI Phys.); (Chem., Grade XI Fr,, Grade XI Lat.), Marie and Subscription, $2.00 per year W* EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 31,'1944 When school opens you may need a pair of gymnasium shoes. We have them in white, laced to the toe in all sizes. These are scarce goods, so secure yours while they are available. New Arrival of Fall Shoes Just received a few new lines of Women’s and Misses’ Brown and Black Suede and Kid Pumps for Fall, some with growing girls’ heels, and others with Cuban heels, widths AA to C, and with open or closed toes. /Wen’s Farm Boots e Panco Sole farm boots on sale at $2.95 pair. Many other lines in leather soles priced at $3.50 to $5.00, and all sizes in Williams goodyear welt work boots at $5.75 pair. Women’s Canvas Summer Shoes A few pairs regular $1.85 Summer Shoes on sale at $1.39 pair. FLAGS FOR V DAY Get your flags now and be ready for V Day. We have an exceptionally good qual­ ity in Union Jacks, sizes 14x18 inches 20c; 16x24 inches 25c; 22x36 inches 59c. Big B Brand Work Shirts We do not know of any work shirt that equals in value Big B brand. We have a large stock to choose from, sizes 14& to 17J/$> from $1.00 to $1.60 each. Men’s 2-piece Merino Underwear at $1 garment Penman’s Merino Underwear—shirts and drawers at the old price, $1.00 garment for early fall buyers. Special Values—all wool blankets and bed covers, now ready for early fall buyers. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Kellogg’s Corn Flakes oven fresh, 8 ox. pkgs. < Aylmer Vegetable Soup 10 oz, tins ........................... Clark’s Mushroom Soup 10 oz. tins ............................ Glass Jelly Tumblers with metal cap ............ Phone 32 2 for 15c each 8c 2 for 19c Canned Lobster Beaver Brand, fancy grade V«V New Clover Honey nnpk No. 1 white, 4 lb. tin (25 ooupons)v<U»U OLV each 43cRoyal York Coffee a good blend, 1 lb. bags ... Aylmer Fancy Grape-fruit in glass jars (no coupons needed) lu OZ. wV Jones & May Your Superior Store (middle school EXAM RESULTS The first Grand Bend district casualty of the invasion campaign is reported with the death in action in France of Pte. Ward Andrew Paff, 20, son of Mrs. Mansel Mason, of Grand Bend. Pte, Paff was born in Grand Bend and attended school there. He en­ listed with the Queen’s Own Rifles of Toronto, and trained in Toronto, { five successful candidates in Gamp Borden and Petawawa, His | teacher’s summer course given wife, formerly Miss Muriel Perrin, of Perth, Ont., and an 18-month-old daughter, Sharon, whom he had never seen, survive.’ On Saturday last Mrs% Patrick O’Connor and two children arrived in Exeter from- London, Eng., to join her husband who is employed as a hydro lineman with the Exeter Public Utilities Commission. Mrs. O’Connor and children left England at the time that the buzz bombs were at their height. The home in which they lived was shattered by one of the bombs. In fact practically all of the houses on the stre.et were badly damaged. The robot bombs, says Mrs, O’Connor, do greater damage than did the bombs dropped on England during the days of the blitz. For three months Mrs, O'Con­ nor and her children slept in a Morrison shelter. The first time they slept in a bed since the buzz bombs started was when they boarded a boat for Canada. The Morrison shelter is about the size of a kit­ chen table with heavy steel top and woven wire sides and is provided where there are several children in a home. It protects against falling debris and flying glass. On the boat coming over there was ally large number of children making their Canada and they were by the bright lights Of living for five years in a blackout. They were also surprised and de­ lighted with the meals served on board the ship and /with the abun­ dance of food in Canada after the rationing in England. Plenty of eggs and butter were a real treat. In England they were allowed one egg in six weeks but in the case of the children three eggs a week are per­ mitted. Mrs. O'Connor had her first banana in five years after arriving in Exeter, Mr. O’Connor spent four and a half years in England with the Canadian Army and received his discharge in Ont., coming to Exeter to hydro linemen. The Report of the Exeter High School for Grades XI and XII is given below. Grade XIII results are too incomplete to publish due to the fact that many of the candidates are on farm labor and their forms must be completed and sent to the principal before the final standing can be ascertained. The school had the in London, namely — Gladys Becker, Elizabeth Grant, Ralph Krueger, Dorothy O’Brien, Jean Triebner. The first list of students have been promoted to the next grade, A subject listed after the student’s name means that the work in that subject has been unsatisfactory or not attempted. The second list of students who have received credit far individual subjects must register again in the same * form but may take subjects in the next form out their course as the Time permits. Promotion List—Grade XI Grade XII—June Bierling, •Dougall, Bruce Eichmeir, Elford, Norma Fahrner (Hist. Irene Finkbeiner Peter Fraser (85%) ble, Bob Gladman, Pauline Haberer, Audrey Heimrich. Dorothy McDougall, Donna The following students ceived standing for the after their name: Elaine (Grade X Math., Grade X Hist.); Douglas Fletcher (Anc. Hist., Phys.) Mary Fletcher (Anc. Hist., Fr., Gr, X Lat.); Elsie Gaiser (Anc. Grade X Math.); Bruce Glenn Lat., Fr.) i Promotion List—Gr. XI B XII—Jean Cann, Eleanor Dawson, Ross Keyes, Marjory Klopp, Ross Knight, Nola Krueger, Shirley Ma­ son, Doris Mitchell, Steve Molnar, Helen O’Brien, Joseph .Pawkeje, Margaret Ratz (Alg., Phys,), Myr­ tle Reeder (Hist., Phys,), Harold Schroeder (Alg,), Edith Spicer (Lat), Lois Sweitzer (Phys.), Wan­ da Tuckey, James Whyte (Eng., Hist.). The following students have re­ ceived standing for the subjects af­ ter their name: Douglas May (Grade X Math.); Doris Skinner (Grade X Eng., Grade X Geog., Phys.); Ross Tuckey (Grade X Hist.); Helen Turnbull (Eng., Hist.). Promotion List—Grade XU to Grade XIII—Charles Brown, Marion Cowen, Dorothy Forrester (Eng.), Dawson Goulding, Ada Hay, neth Jones, Jean Krueger, Krueger, Robert Parsons, Penhale (Lat., Eng.), Lewis Mona Tetreau, Jean Triebner, Wil­ liam Weekes. Marjorie Welsh, Lau- rene Zurbrigg (83%). These students have credit for the subjects after their names— Marion Brown (Eng., Chem., Fr.); Robert Davis (Eng., Hist., Geom.); Bruce Eichmeir (Eng., Hist.); Sybil Grant (Eng.); Arvis Haberer (Eng., Hist., " ~ ' -----‘ - - XI Fr., Melville prob, in A to Phyllis Annie ., Alg.) Warren Finlay, Donald Gam- Audrey Gill, X ' X 'o z > P.O. 20, is of air ritory telegram received his parents, Mr. Whiting, of Usborne, Aug. 24. Don­ ald joined the R.C.A.F. shortly after received Pool, St. McDonald graduated July 9, leave, Donald and his pal Sgt. Ray­ burn Ulens, of London, received two month’s advanced training with the crews which they remained turn. joined the R.C.A.F. his eighteenth birthday and his training at Manning Thomas, Trenton Field, Man., where he (get during as Sgt. Air Gunner on 19 43. After two weeks Prayer - - Anniversary Trivitt Memorial Church, Exeter Sunday, Sept. 3rd 11 a.m. & 7 p.m Exeter-Hensall Branch Canadian Legion. Services of Intercession and Thanksgiving will be held in Trivitt Memorial Church, Sunday, September 3rd, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The Legion. Board, THE PIPE , Aliny, Airforce, Red Cross, Reeve and Council, School Scouts, Cubs and Lions plan to attend at 11 a.m. AND BRASS BAND OF NO. 9 S.F.T.S. AND EXETER BAND WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE All members and veterans arc urgently requested to attend the NATIONAL DAY of PRAYER IN TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH for the Bombed The prize winners : First, J. M. S 2nd, R, N. Creech, score 3rd, Ulric Snell, 49; 4th, Ted h 49; 5th Gordon Lamport, 6th, Fred Newton, 50; Jas. 56; 56; W. Pickard, Sandy Elliot j Exeter Children were as Southcott, At 7 part, the churches will unite in this great service. SUNDAY, SEPTEAIBER. 3rd Fall in at Legion rooms at 10.15 a.m. Dress—Berets and Medals. with after going overseas. On June 21 Donald received word that Ray­ burn and his crew were missing after 21 flights. Donald continued flights over enemy lines and a let­ ter received Aug 26 written Aug 16 stated they had made 33 operation­ al trips and had completed the number of trips required by a bom- jber crew. However, as they were and (leading the formation over the’ tar­ several flights, their ambition was to make fifty flights. Donald, with his wireless air gun­ ner, received his commission Aug­ ust 16 which dated back to June 28. We all hope for Donald’s safe re- of Blansliard Township, are in receipt of official word from the R.C.A.F. casualty officer that their son, Fit. Sgt. Ross B. Nairn is missing fol­ lowing air operations on August 26. He has completed over over enemy territory, and the famous Pathfinder RAF. Last December he mother saying, “We made trip and it ended up in a little ex­ perience that I’ll never forget.” They had engine trouble and bad to bail out 8,000 feet up pitch Darkness. When he landed, hit right on a highway. This happened as they reached the coast of England. He has had many ex­ periences since. His brother, Jack, is also overseas with the R.C.A.F. as is Leo, a younger brother. There has been current talk, around town, that the personnel at No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia, is to he reduced and on Tuesday a despatch from Ottawa saysr' ^Training pro­ gram at No. 9 RJC.A.F. Service Flying Training ralia, is being duced,” it was liable quarters here today? Officers posted from the school will go on active service anywhere most needed, it was said. Construction of the Centralia school was started in September, 1941, and it was formally opened on September 23. 1942. The $2,000,- ■00'0 station has Trained large num­ bers of twin-engine student pilots since that time. Commanding officer of the school is Group Capt. E. G. Fullerton. SPECIAL SPEAKERS 11 a.m.—F/L. H. G. Martin, Padre No. 9 S.F.T.S. 7 pan.-—F/L. R. K. Love, Padre No. 5 Radio School, Clinton. THE PUBLIC IS CORDIALLY INVITED TO THESE SERVICES PLANE CRASHES NEAR HENSALL HON. GEO. DOUCETT TO OPEN EXETER FAIR The regular meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 11, at <8.30 pan. All members are requested to be pres­ ent. A twiil-engiiled Anson bomber from Centralia airport crashed Ah Dick Kinsman’s farm five miles east of Hensail oh Sunday, catching fire while were badly man pants of the plane went to the farm homo of Mt. and Mrs. Howard Wright for assistance where they were treated to a chicken subpar, in the air, Both occupants uhitijured, but the plane Was damaged. Mr. and Mrs. Kins- were not home So the occu- The prize lists for the Exeter Fair, which will be held Sept, 20 and 21 have been distributed. Among the special features will be , the opening of the fair by Hon. George’ Doucett, Provincial Minister . of Highways, There will also be a special showing of Huron-Perth Shorthorns. band from the mu sis night. LOUD SPEAKER SYSTEM FOR SUNDAY SERVICE For the National Day of Prayer service in Trivitt Memorial church next Sunday morning a public ad­ dress system will bo provided through the courtesy of Group Capt. H. G. Fullerton, of No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia. This ‘will allow the over­ flow which in other years have been unable to get in the church, to low the service while seated benches Or in their cars outside church. A parade will be held in morning headed by the Pipe and Brass Bands of No. 9, Centralia, the Exdter Band, the Canadian Legion, Army, Airforce, Red Cross, town • oifleialS/ Scouts, Uttbs stnd Lions, iob ■oil the the GOLF TOURNEY Members of the Exeter Golf Club enjoyed a tournament at the Oak­ wood Golf Course Thursday after­ noon of last week. Fourteen men and ten ladies took part. The play was over the first nine holes and the last four holes of the second nine but the awards were made on the scores of the first nine. Handi­ caps were arranged. The prizes con­ sisted of golf balls, generously donated by Mr. Fred Walker, owner of the Oakwood Golf Club. The proceeds of the tour­ nament were Lions British Fund, follows score 51; 48; Davies- 50; ( Fairbairn 52; C. Boyle, 67; Geo. Wright, 59; 48; T. O. Southcott 65. The results for as follows: First, Miss 62; 2nd, Mrs. Ilene Snell, 67 64; 5th, Mrs. Forrester Stella Southcott, 69; Reta Rowe, 107; Hazel Snell, 76; Barbara Din­ ney, i84; Mrs, Robt. Dinney, 80. Following the play the members adjourned to the summer of Miss Stella Southcott where cheon, provided by the ladies, served on the lawn. The golfers re-assembled at golf course for a pitching contest to a flag, the prizes again being golf balls donated by Mr? Walker. The results were as follows: Men—-C. L. Robertson, J. M. Southcott, F. New­ ton, Fred Walker, Ted Davies, A, W. Pickard. Ladies—Mrs. Gladman, Mrs. R. Dinney, Mrs, Newton, Ilene Snell, Stella Southcott, Mrs. Forres­ ter, 50; Les. Robertson, Rowe Dinney, A. 55 the ladies were L. Gladman, 4th, Mrs. Hueston, 55; 3rd, Newton, 66; 6th, cottage lun- was the Prod Funk ahd his Tavistock Will ftfOVlde for a dance Thursday The Thames Road ladies will hold a country sale for the Red Cross iti the Legion Rooms. Saturday, Sept. 9, at 3 o’clock, consisting of baking fruit and vegetables.-*-Mrs, MiUer, Sec’y. The fire at of the Sunday evening, was first noticed the flames were rising fifteen to twenty feet in the air. The alarm was sounded and the fireman were soon on the scene and the control done. flames were brought under with little damage being Miss burg, White, with their White, of Stephen. Frone White, of St, Peters- Florida, and Mr, Anthony of Detroit, are vacationing mother, Mrs. Margaret Correction Under article headed “Initial Run for New Fire Truck” publish* ed in last week's issue and per­ taining to the fire at Mr. W. C. Allison’s barn, it was stated that there was a shortage of water on this occasion, but this was not the case as we had ample water, thei overhead tank being better than half full, and a full supply in the underground reservoir. The water supply was not shut off to the Canning factory and there was no delay at the fire on this account. The water matjn. from the dam to the Canning Factory for supplying water to the cooling tank was in operation ten days before this fire, It was rumored around town that there was difficulty in opening the hydrant, but this was not true as the hydrant was found to be in per­ Hobt. * working order. Me Exeter Public Utilities CommissiOT Word has been received in Exeter of the death of Quartermaster John Howard Wilson, of London, former­ ly of Boissevain, Man., who was; *■**• —- -----.-------.----------; reported killed in action in France- Stanley Township, received official on August 17th. Deceased was a I word from Ottawa on Monday that son of the late Norah Harton and • their son, William Graham, has died grandson of the late George Harton. > of wounds received while serving ............. _ . — , , ... t. Me. OftOi -troov HaWhile in London he resided with his uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Lutton. He is survived by one brother, F. O. Alexander Wilson, on duty in Nova Scotia, and one sister, Alice, of London. in Normandy, in his 26th year. He enlisted in London with the 21st Armored Regiment, going overseas a. year ago. He was born in Stanley Township. He died the day he was wounded. PROCLAMATION: To the Citizens of Exeter and Community Our Sovereign, His Majesty, King George the Sixth has proclaimed Sunday, the third day of September, to be throughout our Dominion of Canada, a Day of Humble Prayer and Intercession to Almighty God and of Special Dedication to National Service and Sacrifice on behalf of the cause undertaken by Canada, by the United Kingdom and other Dominions of the British Commonwealth and our Allies. You are asked to attend special church services arranged in our Village. While the Outlook is bright­ er we are still passing through trying times. Please support the cause by your attendance and your pray­ ers. Signed on behalf of the Council of the Village of Exeter B W. Tuckey, Reeve P.S.- Kindly park all Cars off Main Street Sunday morning to make way for the parade.