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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-09-28, Page 1Established 1873 Sixty-Ninth YearSingle Copy, ,S cents n rm First Showing of Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 28, 1944 Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Fall and Winter Coats 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. £HK» Men’s Suits, Top-Coats, Hats, etc. Just received—a back order of men’s Fall weight Overcoats in Fawn, Brown and Grey Shades. These are real smart coats. Also good assortment Men’s Fall Suits, in Browns and Blues with Van Kirk Hats to match. CREDITON LANDMARK TO DISAPPEAR * One of the old landmarks of Crediton is about to disappear, The Credjton Hotel which tor years was owned and operated by the late August Hill and more recently by Mr. Edward Fahner has been sold to two Exeter residents and ths work of teaming it down will start this week. The removal of the building will leave a big gap in the Main street, but should make a good site for a B'as station. The Crediton Hotel during the days of Mr, Hill was one of the busy spots in Crediton. In the horse and buggy days it was one of the favorite- stop­ ping places for commercial travel­ lers and the excellence of the meals served attracted #many visitors. There are thirteen bedrooms on the second storey. The material is being saved for rebuilding. The lots and oak bar from the barroom been purchased by Mr. Lloyd the garage man, have Hey, NARROW ESCAPE WHEN caught IN pulley Mj\ Roy Webber, an employee at Canadian Banners, had a narrow escape from a serious accident Sat­ urday morning last. He was in the act of oiling some shafting and was standing close to a pulley when a set screw caught one of the legs Of his overalls. Mr. Webber, with presence of mind, braced himself against ope of the rafters as the overalls were wound tighter and tighter about his legs and finally were practically torn from his body along with part of his underwear. He held on until a large belt was automatically thrown from a pulley and then some of his fellow em­ ployees had to cut his clothing from him. His ankles were bruised and scraped but otherwise he suffered little injuries. Record Crowd at Exeter Fair Over Ninety Entries in Huron-Perth Shorthorn Show New Wallpapers Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday 2 lbs 21c price Jones & MayPhone 32 / 1 Blue Boy Coffee a good coffee at the Ladies’ and Misses’ A shipment of new living-room papers just arrived, including new Ruff-Casts, and other fancy designs in green, rose and ivory colors. We will be pleased to show them to you. Aylmer Grapefruit (in glass) popL fancy quality, 16 oz. jar ............. *<**»»■ Lipton’s Noodle Soup Mix 9 nkcFQ convenient and tasty .................“ |Jngo» tJt/V ..per lb. 35c Fleischman’s Yeast Tablets 99p concentrated natural vitamins ‘ FLAGS FOR V DAY Get your supply now . . . 20c . . . 25c . . . 59c each, Round Grain 'Rice No. 1 quality .............. Lux Toilet Soap a fragrant, white soap Lynn Valley Canned Peas IQp size 4 to 5 sieve, 20 oz. tins ...Cavil Adv Clark’s Mushroom Soup O 1 Qr always popular ............................“ 11 Ho Ivl ore now in stock and for ■ofExeter-Hensall Branch Canadian Legion Main 4.57J 20.00J Eastern Cross Society of the follow- $15-00; Busy Bees, Harvest Home Festival James St. United Church W. A Sunday, October 1st Service at 7 p.m. REV. DUNCAN McTAVlSH of London, will be the preacher. SPECIAL MUSIC BY A CHOIR OF W.A, MEMBERS. BINGO & DANCE McKnight’s Hall—Thurs., Sept. 28 Games start sharp at 8.30. « 15 Regular Rounds—Chickens 10 Extra. Rounds—Turkeys Dodr Prize — Turkey. Admission 25c We have engaged MURDOCH’S ORCHESTRA to provide music for old and new time dancing, which will follow immediately after the Bingo game. Admission to Dance 35c SI—w Your Superior Store Zurich fall fair was held Monday and Tuesday of this week. Unfor­ tunately the exhibits in some class­ es and the attendance was not up to former years. This was no doubt due to the fine weather for bead harvesting as well as to gas tire rationing. Acknowledgments Donations for the parcel fund boys overseas have’"been received by the Exetei’ District War Time Com­ mittee aS follows, Mrs. H. L. Sturgis, $1.00; Mrs. Mineretta, Hind, $5.00; W. G. Medd, $10.00; Fit. Lt. E. L. Howey and Mrs. L. F. Howey, $5.00'. The Exeter Red acknowledges receipt ing: Crediton Unit St. Unit 4.94; Winchelsea Euchre Club Oakwood guests 229.65; Star 50.00. Liberal Executive Met A meeting of the executive the Huron-Perth Liberal Association Was held in Hensail town hall on Thursday evening of last week. Ar­ rangements were made for the holding of a Convention in the near future to select a candidate for the forth-coming Federal election. Mr. W. U. Golding, the sitting mem­ ber, was present and spoke briefly. The secretary Was instructed to forward a resolution of Condolence to Mr. James Ballantyne, Ex-M.L.A. and Mrs. Ballantyne, of tlsborho, in their recent bereavement and also to the family of the late Fred Kalbfleisch, of Zurich. Mrs. Cochran^ Is in word that FO. \V. J, W. is now overseas, FO, Was a flying Instructor S.F.T.&, Central!#.. Mrs. roceibt of Robertson Robertson at No. 9 ... . . Robertson, is residing with her parents, Mt. and Mrs. L. O. Bowman, of Calgary, Alta, WATCH FOUND While working at Canadian ners Saturday last Mrs. Patton Mary Kirk) had the misfortune to lose her wrist watch but luckily it turned up later while* the corn husks were being unloaded on the farm of Mr, Stanley Coward in Us- borne. While loading the husks the men were warned to bo on the look­ out for the watch, William Coward and Douglas 'Fletcher were hand­ ling the husks and as Douglas pick­ ed up the last forkfull the watch slid out and was later returned its owner. Can- (nee to RALLY DAY SERVICES In Main Street Church Rally Day was observed in Main Street church Sunday morning in the form of open session of the , Sunday School. The minister Rev. N. J. Woods, presided, assisted by the Sunday School superintendent, Mr. W. C. Pearce. There was a splendid attendance. The choir, under the direction of Mrs. Willard, sang as an anthem. “Take Jesus With You” and a duet, “Grant us O Our Heavenly Father” was ren­ dered by Lois Sweitzer and Bever­ ley Meyers. Verna Heaman and Warren Finlay.» told appropriate stories. “The Christian is different” was the theme of sermon-story told by the minister. A baptismal' ceremony formed part of the "ser­ vice fong, Mrs. Kay Sgt. were when Florence Laurene Wild­ infant daughter Frank Wildfong Wilson, infant Major and Mrs. baptized. In James Street The Sunday School James Street Church was combined with the. regular morning service and was marked by a beautiful pro­ motion service in which the classes in the primary department passed through white gates and were re­ ceived by their new teachers. The scholars assembled in the school­ room and marched to the auditor­ ium accompanied by their teahers and overflowed the centre pews. The pastor, Rev. Mr. Irwin,, had charge of the first part of the serv­ ice, He told an interesting story to the children and then impressed upon the congregation that the Sun­ day school was engaged in big busi­ ness, the biggest business in the world today, the training of youth for future citizenship. Miss Helen Shapton sang a solo and during the offertory, Miss Elizabeth Gladman gave a piano selection. Mr. Hubert Jones, superintendent of the Sun­ day School then took charge of the promotion exercises, during which time Mrs. Thomas Coates sang “Open the Gates”. The class of bovs and girls promoted to the main room of the Sunday School were each presented with a Bible, the presentation being made by Alice Handford and Miss N. inichael of Mr. and and Darlene daughter of Ted Wilson Church Rally in the Miss Car- TAG DAY BLIND IN In Canada men, women FOR THE CANADA there are i2,854 and children. In On­ tario there are 4.013. In the county Of Huron there are 30. It is to serve these Canadians, who need the help of their fellow Canadian who are not handicapped, With training, employment,’Braille books, social service and any assistance which will provide them with some of the ordinary comforts demanded by a decent standard of living, that the Canadian National Institute for the .Blind is appealing to the pub­ lic for financial support. The op­ portunity of the citizens of Exeter to assume their share of the costs of carrying on this great humani­ tarian and necessary work comes on Saturday next, Sept, 30, when a tag day is being held. The workers are voluntary. The money raised is spent for the benefit of the blind people in this district. The Institute does not make any charge for the services it renders, t<> the Blind. That’s why it needs ''financial sup­ port from the public.. blind The lock on a gas tank belong­ ing to Mi\ Harry Bicirllng, Exeter North, was broken shortly after midnight Monday and MgM gallons o-f gas were stolen. Mrs. BieiTIiig heard the noise but thought. It was a taxi driver getting some gas. EXETER YOUNG LADY TAKES OVER STUDIO As has been mentioned previous­ ly in the Times-Advocate, Mr. Jos. Senior is this week retiring having been in business as a photographer in Exeter for the past fifty-seven years. He succeeded his father, the late Charles Senior, who conduct­ ed a studio in Exeter during the early days. Mr. Senioi’ intends leaving Exeter the latter part of the week for Grosse Isle, Mich,, to spend the winter with his daugh­ ter, Mrs. 'Graves, who is at pres­ ent visiting in town. The studio is being taken over by Miss Shirley Penhale, who has been employed with Mr. Senior for the past two years. This will be welcome news as a photographic studio is a valu­ able asset to the community and Miss Penhale is a very capable lady. LUCAN OFFICER MISSING Mr. and Mrs. John Blair, of Lucan, received word from Ottawa the forepart of the week, that their only son, Pilot Officer, Spencer Blair, with the R.C.A.F. ovei was reported missing since 21st. P.O. Blair was married fall and had been overseas less a year. thq last than SEVERE ACCIDENT Mr. Emmerson Wein, of Stephen, on Friday last suffered a severe accident while drawing in beans. While walking across a scaffold one of the planks broke and he fell to the barn floor striking the wag­ on in the fall, which resulted in several broken ribs, a badly bruised shoulder and a severe shaking up. He was rendered unconscious and alone except for the presence of his small son. It was sometime before he was able to return home. He is now confined to his bed and under doctor’s care. Hopes are expressed for a speedy recovery. NAVY LEAGUE NEEDS DONATIONS Urgently needed from the women of (Canada are donations of used fur coats and furs for seamen’s water-proof, fur-lined vests, Alex- andei1 D. Schatz, Chairman of Sea­ men’s Fur Vests War Project of Ontario, said recently. “It must not be overlooked that defeat and punishment of Japan will entail extensive use of Canadian cargo and naval units, and the gales in the North Pacific are just as bitter and keen as they are in the North Atlantic. The employers and work­ ers of the fur industry of Ontario pledge their utmost women will respond furs and fur coats worthy project.” Donations of fur, felt and leather may be left with Mrs. Kyle. The D’itty Bags must 1$ packed by the middle of October. Many haveo offered to help with gifts of money or needed articles, so please send them in to Mr. Robertson, Mr. Allison or Mrs. L. F. Howey. 1944 Ditty Bag donations to date are: Mrs. F. May $5„00; Mrs. Ben. Beavers 4.00; Mrs. W. Martin 1.00; Main St. Women’s Association, col­ lection 1.35; Mrs. L. F. Howey 3.00; Mrs. D. A. Anderson 1.00; Mrs. ’Southcott 5.00; James Street Afternoon Auxiliary, W.M-S. 1.50; Mrs. Carter 2.-00; J, A. Traquair 1.00; Miss Margaret Brown dona­ tion of goods. The lucky draw at the Exeter Fair, which was held to swell the ditty bag fund, and which -brought in $40.50, was won by Mrs. Sweet­ en, of Exeter. Exeter Navy League Committee, effort, if the with their old for this very DEATH OF MRS* BOLTON The death occurred at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Sunday, of Mary Ellen Ford, widow of the late Gordon Bolton, in her 69th year, The deceased had been in declining health for the past several months. Surviving are five daughters, (Diva) Mrs. (Dr.) J, A. Spellman, Kitchen­ er; Victoria, formerly of Toronto; (Doris) Mrs. Gordon Clem as; (Norma) Mrs. Gordon Parke, Lieut. Alda Bolton, all of London; (Maud) Mrs. Harry Hoffman, Dashwood; and three sisters, Mrs. Annie Berry and Mrs. John Bolton, Hensall; and Mrs. A. J. Hummel, of Mellvillo, Pennsylvania. The funeral took place from the late residence near Hen* sail on Wednesday at 2.30 p.m« In­ terment In MacTaggart’s cemetery. The Exeter Fair Thursday of last week was one of the most success­ ful to be held in many years. The weather was fine and the atten­ dance was estimated at 4,00*0' per­ sons, The gat© receipts amounting to over $575.00 was the largest in years. Exhibits ip all classes were exceptionally abov”e the average. The Hon, Geo. Du.nb‘ar, provincial secretaxy, was short address, by Dr. R. h. Huron,; Highlighting . . .I Perth-Huron Shorthorn show with 9 6 entries from the best Shorthorn herds in these two counties. Music was provided by the RCAF Kiltie Band from Centralia and the Exeter Band. They pai'aded through the Main street to the grounds. Among the attractions were races for boys and girls and a freak out­ fit parade. The horse races were withdrawn owing to rain in the early morning. A lady driver gave a demonstration in hurdle jumping. A magician from Stratford enter­ tained the crowd with his magic. A game of softball was played between the Exeter Lakeviews and Lieury and was won by the form­ er team 12 to 3. In scoring 12 runs Lakeview hammered out 1$ hits while Eagleson pitching for Lake­ view allowed only seven scattered hits. L. Durr was on the mound for Lieury. Besterd at centre field made two great catches. In the _ __ Red Cross had an interesting dis­ play and various units had some very fine exhibits. .The Navy League was also represented. S. J. Sweitzer had an outstanding exhibit of antiques, old farm mach­ inery, etc. and A. J. Sweitzer had an excellent ....... carving. Prize winners present and gave a He was introduced Taylor, M.P.P. for the fail* was the indoor department the exhibit of woodi were as follows: Horses Agricultural — 3-year-old, A. J. Fletcher & Son, P. T. Graham & 3rd year-old, Wilmer Turner, P. T. Graham, E. J. Atwell; Team, ,G. Summers & Son, Niles Shantz, John Vodden; Robertson’s Drug Store special, Wilmer Turner. Heavy Draft—Brood Mare, Wilmer Turner; Foal, Winter Turner; 3- year-old,’ Wilmer Turner, A. J. Flet­ cher & Son; 2-year-old, A. J. Flet­ cher & Son, Wilmer Turner, P. T. Graham; Team, G. Summers & Son, Niles Shantz, A. J. Fletcher & Son. Wagon Horses—Brood Mare, Har­ ry Johann, Hilton Ford; foal, Harry Johann, Russell Manson, Hilton Ford; 3-year-old, C. Matthews, Hil­ ton Ford; filly or gelding, 2-year- old, E. J. Atwell; single wagon horse Wm. Decker, C. Matthews, H. Jo­ hann; pair wagon horses in harness and carriage, Wm. Decker, C. Matt­ hews, H. Johann. Percheron or Belgian—1 gelding, 3-year-old, E. J. Atwell’(and second); team, E. J. Atwell. Roadsters—Brood mare, H. Jo­ hann; foal, H. Johann; 3-year-old, E. J. Atwell; 2-year-old, V. L. Beck­ er; single roadster in harness ’ and buggy, A. Dayman, E. J. Atwell; lady driver, H. Johann, A. Dayman; best farmer’s outfit, A. Dayman, H. Johann; Sunoco Service Station special, G. Summers & Son: Harry Bierling special, H. Johann; Grafton special, Wilmer Turner. Judges—W. S. Steadman, A. R. Campbell. Baby Beef Competition ■ — Usborne Township, Alfred Coates; The Agri­ cultural Society, open class, Kins* man Bros., Alfred Coates, Geo. Link, Russell Manson. Specials — Traquair’s Hardware. Kinsman Bros.; Canada Packers, Edward Bros.; The Robert Simpson Ltd., Kinsman Bros.; T, Eaton Co.. Ltd., Alfred Coates. Sheep Dorset Horned—Preston Dearing won six firsts and six seconds, Oxford Downs — Donald Dearing won five firsts and three seconds. Shropshire Downs—G. H. Arm­ strong & Son won five firsts and three seconds. Lincolns—A. D. Steeper won six firsts and five seconds. Leicesters-—D. A, Graham won' six firsts and foui* seconds. Pen Long Wool—A. D, Steeper, D. A, Graham. Pen Short Wool—Donald Dearing, Preston Dearing. Judge: J. B. Kennedy. Poultry Brahmas—!Cock, D. A. Graham, Orlando Battler; Hen, Orlando Batt­ ler, D. A. Graham; cockerel, Or­ lando Battler; pullet, Orlando Batt­ ler. Wyandottes—Cock, Orlando Batt­ le^, D. A. Graham; hen D. A. Gra­ ham, Fred McClymont; ckl, and pullet, Orlando Battler, Fred Mc­ Clymont. Barred Rocks — Cock, Orlando Battler; hen, Orlando Battler, Fred McClymont; Cockerel, Fred McCly­ mont; pullet, Fred McClymont (and 2nd). White Rocks—Hen and ckl., F. McClymont, Orlando Battler; pul­ let, Orlando Battler, F. McClymont. Rhode Island Reds.—ck. and hen, Orlando Battler, F. McClymont. New Hampshire R ads—-Ck.and hen, Donald Dearing;ckl.and pul- let, F. McClymont. Black Giants—Hen,D.A.Gra- ham. Sussex—Cock, Don aid Dearing; hen, 'F. MciClymont,■O.Bat tier; ckl. and pullet, Donald Dearing, O. Battler. Minorcas—-Hen, Earl .Shapton; ckl. <F, McClymont, O. Battler; pit. F. MciClymont, Earl Shapton. White Leghorns—Hen, O. Batt­ ler, F. McClymont; ckl. G. Dearing, O. Battler; pit, F. McClymont, O. Battler. Brown Leghorns—iCock, O. Batt­ ler; hen, F. McClymont, O. Battler; ckl. F. McClymont; pit. F. MciCly­ mont (and 2nd), Anconas—hen, pit., >O. Battler. Game—Ck., hen, ckl., pit., O. Battler. Miscellaneous—-Guinea fowl, F. McClymont, two firsts and two sec­ onds; D. A. Graham, two firsts and two seconds; pair of pigeons, E. Shapton, two firsts; F. McClymont, Utility Pens—Leghorns, O. Batt­ ler, F. McClymont (and 3rd); Reds, O. Battler, F. McClymont (and 3rd) Rocks, F. MciClymont 'and 2nd); Minorcas. F. McClymont, E. Shap­ ton. Specials—Harness special, F. Mc­ Clymont; A. Wuerth special, F. Mc­ Clymont. Ed. Lindenfield special, F. McClymont; 'Clarence Fairbairn spe­ cial. Donald Dearing. Bantams—Cochins, cock and hen, G. Dearing; Seabrights, cock and hen, ckl. and pullet, D. A. Graham; any other variety, cock, D. A. Gra­ ham, G. Dearing; hen, G. Dearing, D. A. Graham; ckl. G. Dearing, D. A. Graham; pit. D, A, Graham. ■Geese—O. Battler, four firsts. Ducks—Muscovy, G. Dearing, 1 first, 2 seconds; Donald Dearing, 3 firsts, 1 second: Pegin. O. Battler, four firsts; Rouen, O. Battler, two firsts. ■Filly or I two seconds. Cattle Herefords—Aged cow, W. S. O’­ Neil, Harold Wright; two-year-old heifer, Warren Brock, W. S. O’Neil, Harold Wright; one-year-old heifer, W. S. O’Neil & 2nd, Harold Wright heifer calf, W. S. O’Neil, Harold Wright & 3rd; bull calf. Harold Wright, W. S. O’Neil & 3rd; bull, one year, W. S. O’Neil, Harold Wright, Gordon O’Neil; bull, two years, W. S. O’Neil, Harold Wright; diploma, Warren Brock. Polled Angus—Aged cown Edward Bros.: two-year-old heifer, Edward Bros.; one-year-old heifer, Edward Bros.; heifer calf, Edward Bros. & 2nd; bull calf, Edward Bros. & 2nd; bull calf, one year, Edward Bros, bull, two years, Edward Bros. Dairy Breed—Aged cow, Ward Hodgins & 2nd; two-year-old heifer Ward Hodgins & 2nd; one-year-old heifer, heifer calf and bull call, W. Hodgins & 2nd. diploma, Hodgins. Grades-—Heifer calf, George Link, Russell Manson (and 3rd); steer calf, Kinsman Bros, Roy F. Pepper, Alfred Coates. Herd—3 females, 1 bull, Edward Bros., Jas. Beer, White Bros.; get of sire, Edward Bros., W. S. O’Neil Harold Wright. Swine Yorkshire—Sow, under one year, P. Passmore, 2nd, Tam worth—Boar, two years old, George Douglas; boar, one year old, George Douglas; sow, two years old, George Douglas, 2nd; sow, one year old, George Douglas; sow, under one year, George Douglas. In the T. Eaton special for pen of four bacon hugs judged on the rail prizes were awarded as follows: Albert Keys, 1st with 4 A’s; Percy Passmore, 2nd with 4 A’s; Prout, 3rd with 3 A’s and 1 B; Ernest Willard, 4th with 2 A’s and 2 B’s; Frank Hicks, Sth With 2 A’S and 2 B’s; Frank Hicks, *6th with 1 A and 3 B’s; Chas, Prout 1 A and 3 B’s. The hogs were bought by Alex Rhode for $17.50 B grade and $17.90 A grade plus government subsidy. (Continued on page 6) Chas, THE LATE MRS, A. L. CASE The death ocurred at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Tuesday, September 20 of Fredina Leitch, beloved wife of Abe L, Case, of Hensail, following a lengthy illness. Besides her bus* band she leaves to mourn her loss her toother, Mrs, Leitdh, <tf Ailsa Craig, four sisters, Mrs. McDonald, of Ailsa, Craig, Mrs. McKnight, of Hartford, Conn., Mrs. Rosser and Mrs. Zayitz, of Benfield and one brother Wm. Leitch, of Alisa Craig. She was a member of St, Paul’s Anglican Ohuireh, A -private funeral Will be held Thursday at 2.30 at Tt. Hopper’s funeral chappel, Hxetor. tnurment in Exeter Cem^ otory, !I Among those from a distance who attended the funeral of the lata William Mawhinney were, Capt, Wm. Lawson* of Landon, Mrs. Ralph Brandt and Mrs. Sturgis, of Alvinston, Mr. James Trevethick* of Brinsley, Mr. Ailsa Craig, Trevethick, of Lucan, Howard Dorman, of Mr. and Mrs. Scott CMS. WO 2. Ted Wilson and daughter ed over the week-end _ ... mor’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. 0. L* Wilson, Mrs. Wilson and Darlene remaining for a, week, Ted is to be congratulated upon his recant pro­ motion from Sgt, to Company Ser­ geant Major WO2. at Wolsley Bat* racks, LbidpiL Ont. Wilson, Mrs. Darlene visit- with the for*