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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-09-07, Page 1Established 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 7, 1944Spbscriptionj $2.00 per year Single Copy, 5 cents First Showing of Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ We are now showing our first shipment of fall and winter coats. In spite of present difficult conditions we have a splendid range of styles and cloths featuring regular and half sizes and extra large sizes. Prices are very reasonable. HAND BAGS FOR FALL We have a nice range of hand-bags ready for the coming fall season, in genuine leather, also other fabrics. See these while there is a good stock to choose from. Blankets, Bed Covers, Bed Spreads Now ready for the fall season. We have exceptionally good values in these lines. DRESS FABRICS New fall lines in dress fabrics, in Alpines, Flannels/ etc., in all wool, also wool and rayon mixtures in new fall shades at very reasonable prices. DRAPERIES—Including Cretonnes, Tapestries, Monk’s Cloth, and Homespuns are now in stock for the coming season. SWIMMING POOL BENEFIT DANCE No. 9 S.F.T.S. Centralia—Tuesday, Sept. 17th To raise funds to enclose the Swimming Pool so that year round swimming may be available. Let’s all go and help this worthy project, . TICKETS ON SALE AT THIS STORE 75c EACH SPECIAL ORCHESTRA AND FEATURE ATTRACTIONS. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Hillcrest Toilet Tissue *) £ top quality, 1 roll free with ...** 101 Hillcrest Shortening the better shortening Clark’s Mushroom Soup foy JQc 1 lb. 19c Canned Lobster a* £7 Beaver Brand, fancy grade p*** 11*1 VIV New Clover Honey nank 27n No. 1 white, 4 lb, tin (2 coupons)vCiVli Oil Royal York Coffee a good blend, 1 lb. bags each 43c nuar 3 Year Glass Jelly Tumblers. with metal cap ..............each .05c ran Aylmer Fancy Grape-fruit in glass jars (no coupons needed) 10 OZ. JwV Phone 32 J' Jones & May Your Superior Store HCT 01 t CAPACITY CONGREGATION AT TRIVITT CHURCH FOR DAY OF PRAYER The National Day of Prayer decreed by King George was EXETER SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS IMPROVEMENTS | REPORTED MISSING AND ADDITIONS |FLT. LT. .BARTLE MOTE IN AIR OPERATIONS The regular meeting of the Board' Word was received in Exeter of Education was held in the Pub-s Sunday morning from Ottawa that lie Library, Tuesday evening, Sept.'Fit, Lieut. Bartie Roland Motz only 5th at 7,30 p.m. Absent—-Dr, Cowan,|son of Sgt. E. ft, Hopper and G, W. Lawson. Motz, The minutes of the previous meeting tions were read and approved, The new Public School Principal, half years Mr. Claude Blowes, was welcomed! June on a season. At Trivitt Memorial, a; by the Chairman, after' which the; June 3rd I report of the Public School was sub­ mitted. The number of students enrolled, 15 0; Record of lessons taught day by day would be kept; Inspector to send general register as soon as received; Caretaker to arrange seats, suited to the pupils',* Matter of dismissal at 3.30 p.m. of pupils whose work was well up was left to the discretion of the principal; A few supplies were need­ ed. Intervening correspondence was read: per Mrs. Beavers and A. O. Ellit, that the Safely League talking pictures for accident prevention be presented and expenses for same to be met by Board. Date of presenta­ tion to be asked from the League. Per R. Whyte counts: $11.34; 75.50; Globe Furniture Co., supplies 40.20; Kent Tile and Marble Co., supplies 17.50; H. C. Clark, painting 50.00; —Carried; Building and Grounds Committee per J. M. Southeott, reported: two rooms decorated in new school; walls of Home Economics room cleaned; partition added in type­ writing room and room re-decorated; type-writing tables on order; new florescent lights are being added in two rooms of the public school and a new automatic stoker is being installed in the old school. The re-opening of High School was discussed and it was decided that this be left Jor decision to the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Prin­ cipal Sturgis on motion of J. M. Southeott Reeve Board in ration of The Canadian Legion Exo ter­ Hens all Branch 167 Opening Dance Saturday Night SEPTEMBER, Oth in McKnigiit’s Hall, Exeter. Cpi. Short and his Orchestra from No. 0 S.F.T.S. Dancing 9-12 p.m. ADMISSION 50c The Thames Road ladies will hold a country sale for the Red Cross in the Legion Rooms, Saturday, Sept. 9, at 3 o’clock consisting of baking fruit and vegetables.—Mrs. Robt. Miller, Sec’y. 2tc Operation for Appendicitis Mr. Charles Fisher is ill in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dondon, having underwent an operation for an acute attack of appendicitis. He is pro­ gressing as well ‘as can be expected. BURIED IN EKETER The! remains of the late Mrs. Anna Lutz Moneur, who died Sun­ day evening at the family residence, 524 Homewood Ave., Peterborough, in her 90th year, were brought to Exeter Wednesday afternoon for interment in the Exeter cemetery- Deceased had been ill for about three months, Born in Galt Mrs, Moneur was a resident of Exeter for many years moving from here to Toronto. Twelve years ago she moved to Peterborough where she was a member of St, Johns .Angli­ can church. She is survived by her husband, now well up in years and we are pleased to know that he is well and active; also two sons, W. L. Moneur, of Toronto and Coleman M. Moneur, of Peterborough. Mr, and Mrs. Moneur have been readers of the Times-Advocate ever since leaving Exeter, A funeral service was held Tuesday evening at her late residence in Peterborough con­ ducted by Rev, Canon P> ftobertsoii. Officiating at the graveside was ftev. Mr, Hunt. The bearers were V7. W, Taman, ft. N, ’Creech, T. Q. Southeott/ Henry Strang, Jas, H. Grievo and Percy Browning. Scrap Paper Collection The Boy Scouts of Exeter will make a collection of scrap paper in town on Saturday September, 23rd, Citizens are asked to have all pap­ ers securely tied in convenient bundles to handle. Rural schools are asked to make a collection and bring their papers to the Scout Hall Newspapers, cardboard, books and magazines are needed. Lions Club Canvass For British Bombed Children We would like at this time tq draw to the attention of the rural districts that Lion Albert Traquair is going to contact all the rural school teachers and ask them tq distribute Lions books for the Brit­ ish Childrens War Victim Hund by the children to their homes. We Would like every family to donate as much as possible as this is a very worthy cause at this time. The money for the tickets is being underwritten by the Lions of Exeter and every dollar donated goes directly to Bombed out Child­ ren of England, Sailor* is Apprehended A sailor named Jack Dee, of Tor­ onto, who had loft his boat at Clod* and was oh his way home, was tak­ en from a bus at the local depot on Tuesday morning by County Con­ stable J. Ferguson. Dee is alleged to have stolen $3? before leaving the boat and a call came from the police at Goderich to apprehend him. He wan taken to Clinton and there turned over to the Goderich chief of police. Daughter Improving Rev, A. B. Irwin was in Toronto on Monday and brought his daugh­ ter, Mrs. Gillies, who has been ill in the Toronto General Hospital, to her home in Stratford. Mrs. Gillies, who has been quite ill, is greatly improved. Mr. Irwin is this week a delegate to the General Council of the United Church which is meeting in First St. Andrews Church London. in $100 Sent for Smokes The Exeter and District Time Committee last week War sent $10-Ot worth of smokes to the tobac­ co pool in London, England, for the boys overseas. Goods are now being purchased for the Christmas par­ cels to be sent to more than 130 boys overseas from this district. This work is possible only because your organization, or you individu­ ally, contribute to the parcel fund. Donations are invited. The commit­ tee acknowledges the following: Mrs. William May $5.00, and F» W. Gladman $10.00, - as ob­ served throughout the British Em­ pire on Sunday as the Allies com­ menced the sixth year of war. In Exeter special services were held in all three congregations, Main Street and James Street unit­ ing for the last Sunday of the sum­ mer i church parade, which lined up at the south end of town, made up most .of the c available chairs. It as well. The parade, from Number their drum majorette, Meriza consisted of three squadrons the Airport, Training, Maintenance and Headquarters, headed by Group Captain E. Tuckey and pal council Boy Scouts the Board of Education and of the Exeter Lions Club. Besides the Pipe Band the Centralia Brass Band lea by their drum majorette, Betty Demetruck and the Exeter Band provided the marching music. The parade marched through the town and filed into the church. The Main Street was. lined with interested spectators. Loud speakers were in­ stalled outside the church and it Is estimated that three hundred per­ sons, unable to get inside, listened to the service. The choir under the leadership of Mrs. J. G. Cochrane and Mr. Ev. Inch, Y.M.C.A. director at Number' Nine, included airwomen, airmen, members .of the Anglican choir, and several local singers. The special soloist was Miss Van Diepen of Lon­ don, who sang “The Lord’s Prayer '. Miss Van Diepen is a pupil of Mrs. L. Wilson and has a strong lyric soprano voice. She won the silver cup for solo singing at the Kiwan- as Festival in Toronto. Musiq for the hymns was provided by Mrs. 'Cochrane at the organ anu the Brass Band from Number Nine under the leadership of their band­ master, Sgt. Moore. The Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt, pre­ sided over the service and the scrip­ ture lesson, St. John 17. was read by Group Captain Fullerton. The I special speaker was the Padre from Centralia, IF. Lt. Martin.^He took as his theme “The Power of Prayer”. The padre stressed the theme forc­ ibly and stated that it was approp­ riate that we begin the sixth year of war in the attitude of prayer Coupled with thanksgiving. He stressed numerous things for which we should be thankful, such as faith, the Christian Bible, the Holy Spirit, the Union Jack, their Majes­ ties, the God-fearing, bible-loving men who are leading our forces, for the navy, for the airforce with its pin-point bombing, not ruthless slaughter of innocents; for the posi­ tion in which our fighting forces find themselves today; for Church­ ill who spurned his nation on in the dark days; for the men who are making sacrifices; for the moth­ ers and wives who bear great bur­ dens. The speaker said that we -were called to pray, not to talk about prayer. Prayer is falling back upon God. It is a living reality; the mightiest force in the universe. It is communion of the mind and heart with God. It is the admission of a need. He mentioned many instances of effectual prayer recorder in the scriptures and concluded with a personal message to each individual to check up on his morals and keep his connection with God through prayer. The service Main Street, Group Captain Fullerton tool? salute. ' given by members of the forces as they passed and returned in front of the cenotaph. There was an excellent turn-out for the anniversary services in the evening when F. Lt. Rev. R. Keith Love, Padre of the Radio School at Clinton, was the speaker and deliv­ ered a very impressive sermon. Mrs. Wm. Murdoch sang a solo “Beside Still Waters.” The union service in James St. Church was Withdrawn for this occasion. apacity congregation. AU space was filled with was ; was Trivitt's anniversary led by the Pipe Nine S.F.T.S. Band with Hott, from G. Fullerton, Reeve members of the munici- the ’Canadian Legion, and Cubs, members of parade reformed after the and marched back down At the Post Office the Fyes right and left were on is re- Traffic to the west of Exeter highway No. 83, (Lake Road) being detoured as workmen are pairing hvhat is known as Smith’s bridge just outside the town limits. New flooring is being' laid and some of the steel braces are being re­ paired. Mr, E. Russell and H. W. payment of following ac- Grigg Stationery, supplies Ball Furniture Co., supplies Robertson’s, supplies ,75; and J. N. Willis, Tuckey interviewed the regard to a Peace celeb- some kind befitting con- Roland Motz and Mrs, missing from air opera- France on August 30th. Motz, after two and a overseas, was home in months furlough and on was united in marriage with Miss Patricia S. Russell at pre­ sent in London. Early in July he re­ turned to England and according to recent word he was wireless air­ gunner on one of the big bombers flying over enemy territory. During the two and a half years be was overseas be was in Great Britain until September, 1942, when he went to North Africa for a year. Following an attack of malaria in North Africa he was temporarily grounded during which time he was in charge of a gunnery school in North Ireland, During the two years he was promoted from Pilot Officer to Fit. Lieut. It is to be hoped that the next news to he heard of him will be good news. was over Fit, Lieut. MOTORISTS GET TICKETS The Town Council through the press lias' been warning motorists not to park their cars on the spaces marked “No Parking” and on the entrance to driveways. Last Satur­ day night the Police were notified to give a ticket to any offender parking in these areas. Some eight tickets were handed drivers that same night and these will be asked to pay a fine for their offences. The Council has been very lenient on this matter all summer but when offenders will persist court action is the only alternative. The other Saturday night one motorist was unable to use his car because other front car was parked directly of his driveway. an- in THE A ditions at the time. He suggested S6_th year, that the two representatives from the Board attend a public meeting Sept. 18th for discussion. The Chair­ man then appointed J. M. Southeott and A. O. Elliot as representatives. R. E. Russell and Mrs. Beavers that an “ad” be placed in Times- Advocate re boarding places for in­ coming H.S. students. Carried. Per A. O. Elliot and Mrs. Beav­ ers that the Janitor be given an in­ crease in salary lars. Carried. Adjournment Southeott. of one hundred dol- on motion of K. MacFauI, EXETER LIONS CLUB RESUME MEETINGS J. M. Sec’y. were They taken Dock­ par t- . McCarter, who has Exeter Refrigerated Chas. MacNaugliton, H. Jones in the seed busi- Mr. J. L. Hendry, the new of the Bank of Montreal, of the club have been div­ districts to make a canvas The Exeter Lions Club resumed their meetings in the Trivitt Parish Hall Friday evening of last week after being closed for the summer months. The newly-elected presi­ dent. J. A. Traquair, presided. Three newcomers to Exeter introduced to the members, are C. E over the ers; Mr. ner of J. ness and manager Members ided into for donations to the fund for the Bombed Children of Britain. The objective set by the club is $2,000 this year. Several of the canvassers gave very encouraging reports stat­ ing that the public had been liberal in their response. It was decided to extend the time of the canvas for another two weeks. Hundreds of British children have been orphan­ ed or made homeless through the buzz-bombs and these must be car­ ed tor. This district will no doubt do its share. LATE WM. SNELL prominent resident of Exeter and one well-known throughout the community died on Sunday in the person of Mr. William Snell, in his . . Mr. Snell, while not in robust health was able to be around and was confined to his bed only three days. He was born in Bid- dulph, the oldest boy of a family of ten. For a number of years he farm­ ed in Usborne township near Elim- ville and in 1916 he moved to Exeter. During his 42 years as a drover Mr. Snell shipped many car­ loads of cattle to the Toronto mar­ ket. For 14 years he supplied the St. Thomas market with approxim­ ately one carload a week. He also shipped to the British market and at one time in co-operation with several other drovers, 23 carloads left Exeter and Centralia in one day for the overseas market. Mr. Snell had three grass farms, one in Usborne. one in Hay and one in Stephen. Surviving are his widow, whose maiden name was Mary Jane Kersi lake, now in very frail health, also three sons, Victor, J. H., of London. Clarisse and Ulric, of town, and two daughters, Mrs, Geo, Jones and Mrs Ray Francis, of Usborne; also one brother Warren Snell, of Toronto. Two sons Milo ond Orville pre­ deceased him. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Funeral Home conducted by Rev> A. B. Irwin, interment in the er cemetery. The bearers Messrs. Chester Baker, of Brussels; Milton Bissett, of Brantford; Amos Barlow, of London; Arthur and Wellington Kerslake and Heber Snell. Among those from a distance to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Warren Snell, Mrs. (Rev.) A. J. Snell to; Mr. Chester Rowe Exet- werv- and Donald Snell, of Toron- and Mrs. S. Baker Baker, of Brussels. and Veteran Businessman Retires As it will be seen in another column Mr. Jos. Senior photograph­ er, who has been longer in business than any other person in Exeter, is giving up his studio at the end of this month. Mr known and has pality in many the best wishes retirement. Seriously III Messrs. Wm. and F. A. May in Stratford Sunday visiting their sister, Mrs. Lily Hall, of __ chell, who is ill in Stratford Hospit­ al. ( Mrs, Hall’s condition has been quite critical but at present is somewhat improved. were with Mit- she . Senior is widely served the munici­ ways. He will have of many friends Rendered Unconscious When Horse Runs Away in I' Wings Parade A “Wings” parade will be No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia, on afternoon, Sept. Sth, at two when Course No. 101 will graduate. Wings will be presented by Group Captain E. G. Fullerton. The lie. is mony. held at Friday o’clock invited to attend this pub- cere- of the V1D the Town. 5th, with Councillors COUNCIL PLANS A CELEBRATION ON DAY OF PEACE The Municipal council lags of Exeter met in ! Hall on Tuesday, Sept. Reeve Tuckey and all present. The minutes of the last regular meeting of Aug. 21 were read and adopted on the motion of lots Bierling and Sweitzer. Communications were and dealt with as follows; Dept, of Public Welfare erty of Old Age Pensioners- International Lithographing Co., re certificates for returned men-*** Filed. Mr. Sylvester Taylor on behalf of the Institute for the Blind, re­ quested the right to hold a tag day on Saturday, Sept. 30, The request was granted on motion of ’Council­ lors Bierling and Hern. With the prospect of a complete victory in Europe in the not too distant future, the matter -of prepar­ ation for a peace celebration in this municipality was considered, Coun­ cil felt that while no one could say when peace in Europe will come, that we should be prepared to cele­ brate the occasion in a proper man­ ner. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Sweitzer that a meeting be held in the Council Chambers on Friday, Sept. 15th at 8 p.m. to consider preparation for a suitable peace celebration. Also that the Clerk write the following asking that each arrange to have two representatives attend the meet­ ing: Exeter Red ’Cross, Legion, Board of Education, Wartime Com­ mittee, Caven, Main St., Anglican and James St. Churches, Group Captain E, G. IF'ullerton, O.C., No. 9, S.F.T.S., Masonic, Oddfellows and Eastern Star Lodges, Boy Scouts and Lion’s 'Club. Repair of sidewalks and the grav­ elling of streets was considered. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Dignan and Sweitzer that the Roads and Bridges Commit­ tee have power to act in repair of sidewalks and that the matter of gravelling streets be left in the hands of street commissioner' Norry. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Dignan and Sweitzer: Mrs. Vernon Heywood, -Sec. Exeter* Red Cross, expenses Blood Clinic No. 11, $23.29; J. H. Grieve, meals, police 7.00; Workmen’s (Compensa­ tion Board, 18.00; Relief—Jones & May, groceries 5.00; milk 1.50; Harvey’s Grocery, groc­ eries . 2.50; Wm. Allison, coal 5.<00; River’s Meat Market 4.50; Richard Davis. Aug. 29.05. All motions were journment on the motion of cillor Council- received- re prop- -Filed. N. Stanlake, 12.00; Hatter’s Dairy, milk Time Sheet— 22 - Sept 3 carried. Dignan. G. V. Pickard, Ad- Coun- Clerk. Invalided Home Mrs. Velma. Lee, of Thorndale, and Pte. and Mrs. Clarence Lee and two children, of London, spent the week-end with the former’s father. Mr. George Easterbrook and Miss Phoebe Easterbrook. Pte, Lee, who was wounded in a motorcycle accid­ ent in France, was invalided home several w^eeks ago and is getting along as well as can be expected. His wounds are healing and al­ though his leg is in a cast, he is navigating with the aid of crutches, and hopes soon to discard them and be as well as ever. Attended Funeral and Mrs. Dloyd Fraser at- the funeral of the late Mr. Lewis, husband of Clover on Saturday, Deceased pas- Mr. tended Daniel Lewis, sed away in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Thursday, August 21st,, the funeral taking place from his late residence Lot 5 con, 12 McGil­ livray twp. Services were held in Brinsley United Church with inter­ ment in Marrs Hill cemetery. Sur­ viving are three daughters; Eva, (Mrs. E. A. McGovern) Toronto: Olive, (Mrs. H. Hamilton) Toronto, Reta, (Mrs. L. N. Gibbard) Hamil­ ton and three sons; Earl, of McGil­ livray; Ft. Sgt. Harvey (missing overseas) and Douglas, overseas. last of the union services by’ PRISONERS OF WAR Exeter Branch -of the Red Society has received from Grand Bend unit two ad- FOR The Cross their clitional sums of money $3.29 and $20lb00, which have been raised for Red Cross Work by the guests at Oakwood Inn, the popular summer resort just north of the village of Grand Bend. This makes a total of over $550,00 raised by the guests at the Inn. While the, visitors, who come from several States of the Villon and at least two Provinces of Canada, feel that a holiday on the lake shore is well worth while, they are not unmindful of the; great work of the Red Cross that is inter* national in Its scope, and the local society congratulates them sincerely on The Main Street and James Street United churches for the summer months was held Sunday morning and both churches will resume their usual services next Sunday. Rev, N. J. s Woods, of Main St. church was in charge during July and Rev, A, BJ Irwin during August. The services) were fairly well attended. ' ISTwo lads from Kingsbridge, miles north ef Goderich made a trip to Louden on horseback and on their return trip came to grief in Exeter on Tuesday. The lads were Pat Courtney, aged 18, and Win# McDonald, aged 16. From the re* port we are able to gather the lads had visited the former’s father in London and had traded their saddlq for ail old cart and harness. When north of the bridge the horse be­ came frightened and ran away. Both boys were thrown from the cart and Courtney Was rendered un* conscious, He was treated by t)r? Dunlop and was later able to pro­Strang’s many"friends will hope fov Francis, of Tavistock, and also with, coed home on horseback while Ma­ her speedy recovery. relatives at Rockwood, Donald had to foot It. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Pryae have received word that their son Ray, who is overseas with the R.C.A.F* has been promoted from Pilot Offic­ er to Flying Officer. AC1 Douglas Pryde is now stationed at Boundry Bay, B.C. Underwent Operation Rev, Geo. W, Lamont, B.ao Pictou, N.S., has returned to duties after visiting for several weeks in Exeter and conducting the services in Caven church and Carmel Prosbyerian church in Hensnll. Rev, and Mrs, Lamont visited With Mrs. Lamont’s parents, Mr. and Mi’s. Henry -Strang, Mrs, Lamont is re­ maining for a time owing to the ill­ ness of her mother, who on Satur­ day last underwent an operation In Victoria Hospital, London. Mrs. they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. of liis 40th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs, Goo. Jaques oh day last observed the fortieth anal* versary of their wedding, Mrs. Jaques entertained a few of the neighbours to afternoon tea in hon­ or of the event. Over the week-end FiT Congratulations to Sgt. Dennard Harvey who graduated as a Wire­ less Air Gunner and received his wings 2 5 tit. Johns to his at Fingal on Friday August Ho has been posted to St. Quebec and has now reported station there. The Exeter High School will reopen Monday^ next; Sept. 11th most the success of their efforts. At the request of the com­ mittee of guests, the $200 is to be sent direct to National Red Cross Headquarters to connection with War Parcels” Society. be used solely in the “Prisoners of activity of the