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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-12-21, Page 1a i Mr. to of weeks. and Mrs. W. H. Dearing aru family at be U.S. witn left office There MIRACULOUS ESCAPE WHEN CHILD’S SLEIGH OVERTURNED BY TRUCK last 4th and MUNICIPAL COUNCIL WINDS UP YEAR WITH SPLENDID SURPLUS Basil Preszcator, of Exeter, a meeting of hockey enthusia- in. the Town Hall Monday eve- it was decided to enter a juv- team in the O.H.A. sponsored! seconded by Coun- and Sweitzer that report be adopted. W. C. Pearce, gave Usborne, Hospital, fractured returned He is N. E. Utilities All are At lasts ning enile by the Exeter Lions Club, has been frequently The members of the Norry was have snow as soon as Mr. Ed. Westcott, of who has been in Victoria London, suffering from a neck received in a fall, to his home on Sunday, present in a cast but is able to up and around. examination. Mfs. Walker Catherine are at present visiting Toronto for the holidays, g and overpaid 1942 F. W. Gladman Estate U.00; $1.00; Hern the taxes be for Chas. Rich ar a Milo Snell, Estate the Clerk be instructed to the Tuckett Tobacco Com- Hamilton, Ontario, asking their sign hung on Wesley Main St., Cpristiw me cost of enter­ small gift to the dollars per man. and seconded by and Bierling that Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 21, 1944 Single Copy, 5 cents Sixty-Ninth Year Store open evenings until Christmas A near tragedy was .averted by hair’s breadth in Exeter Friday morning of last week when a child in a sleigji parked behind a light truck was thrown out as the truck backed away, the occupants of the truck blissfully ignorant that any­ thing had happened, Messrs. Leo Hennessey and Laverne Wells, of tlie^Publis Utilities Commission had been called to the Exeter Locker to make some repairs. They had park­ ed the truck in the lane and in the meantime, Mrs, John Walker, wife of L.A.C. Walker, of the Centralia Airport, residing with Mr, E. L. Johnston, on Main St., had taken her less than-a-year-old daughter, Oathei'ine, to the locker in a'box sleigh and had parked it behind the rear wheels of the truck. As the men came out and backed away the sleigh was overturned and the babe was thrown out. The box was car­ ried for a short distance and the sleigh was carried as far as the road, The father of the child hap­ pened to be passing at the time and noticing the child picked it up and carried it into the locker where the mother was unaware that anything had happened. ’ Hennessey and Wells both received a shock as they returned to the,locker and learned of the near accident. The child was only slightly bruised about the face, It was later taken to a doctor for and in HOTEL the Central three Exeter home from RETURNED MEN ARE BANQUETTED AT At a banquet in Hotel Monday evening boys were welcomed overseas and were made the re­ cipients of engraved pen and pen­ cil sets as gifts from the municipal­ ity. The banquet was sponsored by the local committee appointed for the reception of (returned men. It was presided over by Reeve B. W. Tuckey. The guests of honor were' Sgt. and Mrs. Andy Easton; War­ rant Officer Murray Moore and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Moore; and Private Everett Pollen with his father, Mr. „E.d.,, Pollen and sis­ ter, Mrs. Gra-fiain Mason. Those present, members of the reception committee, were Miss L. M. Jeckell, president of the Red Cross; Mr. and Mrs. R. N, Creech, who are in charge of the parcels for the boys overseas; Thos. Pryde, W. G. Medd, C. V. Pickard, J. H. Jones, R. E. Pooley and the editor, A very fine banquet was served after which Reeve Tuckey spoke a few words of welcome .as did Mr. Medd, Mr. Creech and Mr, Pryde. Expressions of their appreciation of what had been done for the boys overseas and of the gifts were made by the recipients. i i Canadian Legion B.E.S.L. EXeter- Hensall Branch 167 LOCAL NEWS Mrs. E. M. Quance; who has been ill at her home, was taken to Vic­ toria' Hospital in London, Sunday for treatment. Her many friends will hope for a speedy recovery. Turkeys Chickens —THE LAST OF THE SEASON- McKNIGHT’S HALL •/ 15 REGULAR ROUNDS 10 EXTRA ROUNDS Admission 25c TURKEY DOOR PRIZE Dancing -will follow immediately after the bingo. MURDOCK’S ORCHESTRA Admission to dance 35 cents The Canadian Legion Exeter- Henshll Branch 167 DECEMBER 23rd McIfnighUs Hall, Exeterin Music The EKeter branch of the Red Cross acknowledge with thanks the following donations; May unit SBO.-* 00; Mo. 9, S.FT.S. unit $10.00? Crediton. unit, $13.00-; Thames Road unit, $61.55; War Time Board, $10.24. Marty—Hogarth October 26, 1944, at Wortley Baptist Chureh, London, On- Captain Essex (padre at Ipperwash) united in mar* Miss Elizabeth On Road tario, Camp riage Hogarth to Captain J, Marty, C.—-_L.- They wero attended Dorothy Tratiuair, Reg. MT. Savage, (Betty) _.. . Kenneth Canadian Infantry Corps, were attended by Miss N., and supplied by Bob More and his LoWdon Orchestra. Dancing 8,30 - 12 o’clock ADMISSION 7Sc. Tickets on Sale at Times-Advocate or Fairbairii’A Egg & Poultry Stere Try Our Classifieds—They Pay l The post office has been an ex­ ceptionally busy spot all this week. Mails have been heavy, both the outgoing and the incoming mails. It. is a record so far according to Postmaster M. W. Pfaff. Miss Bei’tha Hall, of Winnipeg, who attended the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Lillian Hall, of Mitchell, spent the week-end with ~ She re- Messrs, Will, and F. A. May. is visiting in Parkhill before turning to her home. Mr. Wesley Neil, of Kirkton, Underwent a tonsil operation in Vic­ toria Hospital, London, recently and IS visiting with his sister, Mrs. Waghorn for a couple of weeks. Mrs. Maty Neil is also visiting-With her daughter, Mrs. Waghprn for a few days. A few show storms have visited this Community during the Week. Snow plows have been able to keei, all the main roads open but some Of the sideroads have been closed to motor traffic, ice-making _ has started at the arena and with a couple of cold nights there should be skating. Shower At Crediton A miseellaneous shower In our of Mies Ruth England, hen­ bride* elect of this month, was held on Friday1 evening, December 15 th With Mrs. Herbert Fahner and Mrs. L. S. Hoar iii charge. The rooms were tastefully decorated In pink and white and the guest of honour was seated in a prettily decorated chair. Lunch was served to some 25 guests from the dining room where the same Colour scheme Was car­ ried out. Mrs. L. England poured tail. HOT DOG! ! ! Sixty-six dollars and sixteen cents, hot dog money, all in dimes with the exception of the sixteen cents, was tendered at the local branch of the Bank of Montreal in payment for taxes on the hotel at Dashwood by Wm, Gossman Thurs­ day of last week. Mr. Gossman runs a hot dog stand at Grand Bend in the summer time as well as at some local fairs and the money repre­ sented a lot of buns and weiners, said Mr. Gossman. They were brought to the bank in a fruit jar, but as the bank staff was busy and short-handed Mr. Gossman had to have them wrapped before the bank would accept them, The meeting of the Municipal Council of the village of Exeter was held in the Town Hall, Friday, Dec. 15th, according to Statute with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Bier- Ung, Dignan, Hern and Sweitzer present. The minutes of the regular meeting of December were read and adopted in the tion of Councillors Hern Sweitzer, A deputation consisting of W. G, Medd and Mr, J, H. Jones, representing the Committed for the Reception of Returned Men, waited on the Council, They outlined the Committee's proposed procedure for the welcome of men as they re­ turned from overseas and asked that the Municipality accept the responsibility tor tainment and a extent of fifteen It was moved Councillors Hern ■we accept responsibility for cost of entertainment and gifts to returned men during 1944 and that we recommend to the 1945 Council that they carry on. Communications were read and dealt with as follows: LaFrance Fire Engine & Foamite Ltd., re fire masks; Clerk reported that he had ordered two masks. Frank P. Gibbs, re arrears of taxes; Cleth. replied. ‘^Canadian Underwriter's Association, re fire equipment. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Bierling and Sweitzer that snow be kept shovelled from in front of Fire Hall and sidewalks and entrance of Town Hall. The Treasurer gave his report. January 1 to December 15, 1944, He reported that 95 per cent, of 1944 taxes had been paid. Report showed a balance of $2,251.61. It was moved and cillors Dignan the Treasurer’s Tax Collector, his report, saying that he was well satisfied with the payment of taxes. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Bierlin, following repaid: Harvey Creech $1j0iO.' It was moved and seconded by Councillors Bierling and Sweitzer that write pany, that Simmon’s building, W. be removed as it had been erected without permission. Street Commissioner given instructions to removed from Main St. possible. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Bierling and Dig­ nan: Hilt Laing, gas for fire truck $3.15; B. W. Beavers, T. Hall and Street Supplies 32.40; W. C. Pearce postage 5.00; Mrs. V. Heywood.,- Red Cross Blood Clinic expense 15.89; J. H. Grieve, Division Court Fees 56.00; Receiver-General of Canada, 4 cars wood 406.25; Wes. Simmons, balance account repair tools 6.5 0 F. W. Gladman for Chas. Harvey Estate, refund overpaid 1942 taxes 1.00; Richard Creech, refund overpaid 1942 taxes 1.00; Milo Snell Estate, refund overpaid 1942 taxes 1.00; Richard Davis, cleaning streets 3.15; John Cox, Snowplowing 6.50; Henry Green, snowplowing 8.45; Wm. Essery, refund rental Council Chamber 2.010. All motions were carried. Ad­ journment on the motion of Coun­ cillor Dignan. C. V. Pickard, Clerk. Glirihtmas gives us a respite from the strife that stains thy world with blood. Our men are still under arms, but Christ­ mas brings with it comfort, even to the men who are black­ ened and scarred by war. Though jiain marks the effort to do so, those fighting men are made all the brayer and more humane as their thoughts turn to home in the quiet country­ side or in the busy street. For Christmas is far more than a time of gifts and kindly remembrances, noble and human­ ising as these ever must be. Christmas reminds us everyone of the great simplicities of life, of home, of parent and wife and child. Its significance is seen and felt in our longing after immortality, for fellowship with all that ennobles the heart and mind and, supremely, for a share in the life of Him who became a Child, a man, a Saviour and who now sits above, the water floods, not as a Spectator, but as a friend who in a mysterious but wise and tender -way sees that no life shall be cast as rubbish to the void, but guided step by step till the song sung at His birth is gloriously fulfilled by the Hallelujah Chorus of the nations. COUNCIL BANQUETTED At the close of the Council meet­ ing Friday evening last Reeve B, W. Tuckey entertained the mem­ bers of the council and the town officials including the clerk, the constables, the assessor and col­ lector together with the editor at a fowl supper at Lamport’s Coffee Shop. An excellent supper was served and a. social hour was en­ joyed. The council have wound up a very successful and harmonious year. The biggest undertaking of the year was the nurchasing of an up-to-date fire fighting equipment and the installation of an electric alarm system. In spite of this they are able to show a substantial bal­ ance to start the New Year. LOCAL NEWS Among the recruits enlisting with the Canadian Army at London is D. J. Preszcator, son of Mr. and Mrs, W. H. PEPPER, STANLEY, FOUND DEAD IN SNOW William H. Pepper, aged about 70, well-known farmer of the third concession of Stanley township, was found dead by neighbors late Monday afternoon where he had collapsed in snow while driving some livestock. He was noticed ly­ ing- on the road in front of the farm home of John Murdock. .He was a member of Brucefield United Church. Surviving are his wife; a, son, William, and three daughters, including Mrs. Elgin Thompson and Mrs. Aldie Mustard. Miss Helen Rowe has returned Exeter and resumed her position with the Bell Telephone Co, after relieving for several weeks at Park­ hill. Miss Jean Elliot of the local staff is relieving at Clinton for a couple Mr. ;__ __ _______ _____w _ to be congratulated on celebrating their 52nd wedding anniversary to­ day (Thursday). Mr. Dearing, whu has not been enjoying as gooct health the past two weeks, has im­ proved enough to be able to sit at the table and enjoy a fowl supper with the members of his and a few friends. FUNERAL OF MRS. HUNTER The funeral of the late Mrs. R. D. Hunter was held Friday after­ noon last from the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Delbridge, of Exeter, with interment in the Exe­ ter cemetery, Mrs, Was in her 64 th year, passed away in Victoria Hospital Dec. 13th. Her maiden’ name was Lena Pearl Miners, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Miners and she lived all her life in Us- borne township. A member of the Elimville United church she was active in the work of the church And was honorary president of the W.M.S. For many years she was organist of the church and the Sunday School. A quartette, com­ prising Will Johns, Bruce Cooper, Alvin Pym and Will Elford, for which she Was the Accompanist, sang at the funeral service. She Is survived by her bereaved husband; One SOU, Howard, of Waterloo; one daughter, Mrs. Delbrldge; and five grandchildren; also one brother, Garnet Miners, of Usborne. The funeral was conducted by Rev, Wm. Mair, of- Thames Road, assisted by Rfe- Mr, Peters, of Sontbra ami Rev, A. B. Irwin, of town, The bearers were Messrs, c. L. Evans, of London; Lincoln aiid Jos. White, of St. Marys; Jack Hunter, William and Rd. Dickens. Hunter, who London, on Hobnobbing With Royalty An Exeter boy has been hob- nobbing with Royalty, Reynolds, son of Mr Luther Reynolds, of Usborne, writing he spent an afternoon and evening the guest of Queen Mary. He says that she is a grand old lady and much interested in Canada and the Canadians. Bill Mrs. , in to his parents states that Sgt. and FALL PROVES FATAL TO CREDITON WOMAN Mrs. Rebecca Sims, of Crediton, the widow of Job Sims, died in St. Joseph Hospital, of complications arising from a tractured hip, suf­ fered in a fall at her home two weeks ago. She was in her 83rd year. Born in Stephen Township, daughter of the late Isaac and Isabelle Rollins, she lived all her life in Crediton district. She was a ■ member of Crediton United Church. She is survived by foui sons, Isaac. London; Samuel, John and Wilbert, Crediton; three daugh­ ters, Mrs. Harry Lewis and Mrs. John Edwards, Crediton; Thomas Edwards, Ingersoll; three brothers, John and Wm. Rollins, Stephen Township; Samuel Rollins, Ailsa Craig; two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Sims, Exeter; Mrs. Joe Sims, Scott, Sask, urday to Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were six grandsons. Pte. Alvin Sims, of London; Pte. Charles Sims, Camp Ipperwash; Herbert Edwards, Ingersoll; Melvin Edwards, Exeter; Wilbert Edwards and Eber Lewis, of Crediton. Nominations for municipal will be held Friday at noon, is little or no talk about an elec­ tion and“an acclamation for the old councillors suggested. Board of Education whose term of office expires this year are J. Willis, E. R. Hopper and R. Russell; for the Public Commission, Thos. Pryde. eligible for re-election. Mrs. Craig; two sisters, Mrs. Win. The funeral took place Sat- afternoon from the residence Cemetery, grandsons. Pte. Everett Pollen, of tin army, who has been visiting -his father, Mr. Ed. Pollen, __ Monday evening for San Francisco. Pte. Pollen recently completed his basic training and is now ready for overseas. He was previously a member of the Canadian army and after injuries received in an ac­ cident in England was returned to Canada and discharged. His sister, Mrs. Graham Mason, arrived home from week to snend the holidays. Polled. J. - visited with Mr, Kestle, of Stratford and with rela­ tives in Mitchell, Alliston Thursday of last Mr. Everett and Mrs. Mason and Mrs. C. W. a Dies in Toronto Word has been received hi Exe­ ter of the death of Miss B, Shepard, of 108 Summerhill Drive, Toronto. Miss Shepard has visited in Exeter on several occasions and at present, Mrs. E. A. Foliiok, of town, is siisndtng the winter at her home, WILLIAM CONSITT DIES IN HENSALL William Consitt, sail resident, died Saturday following few weeks ih his was born in Stanley Township and farmed extensively in Hay Town­ ship, taking up residence in Hen­ sail 18 years ago. Mr. Consitt was a Conservative, formerly -on the board of directors for the South Huron Agricultural Society, at one time served as reeve for the Vil­ lage of Hensail, councillor in. Hay Township, member of the Masonic lodge. He Was a member of Hen- sall United Church, Surviving are his widow, the former Flora Smith, two sisters, Mrs, Sarah Coleman, Seaforth, Miss Annie Consitt, Hen* sail, Public funeral service was held At the family residence oil Tuesday afternoon with interment in Bay­ field Cemetery. prominent Hen- at his home on an illness of a 85 th year. He There will be no delivery of mail id the cities or on the rural routes on Christmas Day, The local boat office will be open from ft.30 to 12 a.m, Saturday will be the last de­ livery on the rural routes till after Christmas. BURIED AT HENSALL The funeral of the late Mrs. Henry Anderson was held Friday afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Stone, of Usborne, interment taking place in. the Hen­ sail Union Cemetery. Mrs. sou, who was in her passed away on December 7th. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. N. J. Woods of the Main St. United Church of Which the deceas­ ed was a member. The choir of the church assisted with the music at the service. Besides two daughters Mrs. Stone and Mrs. F. Dawson, six grandchildren and two great grand* children survive, The bearers Were four nephews and two nephews-in* law Elgin Rowcliffe, Archie Row­ cliffe, Morgan, Reg. Stewart. Wilfred Huhkin Jack Stewart, Bev­ erley Morgan and Wm. Rowcliffe. Ander- 83 rd year, Oliver Rowcliffe, Archie Knight and Elmer The flower bearers were Receives His Wings Sgt. Allison Morgan, of the R.C. A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Morgan, of Usborne, who recently completed his course as a wireless air gunner and received his wings at Paulson. Man., has returned home. Sgt. Morgan is to be congrat­ ulated on passing highest in his Class, In recognition of Which he re­ ceived an idohtification bracelet. He is on leave. until the 18 th of January add then expects to be at­ tached to the Reserves. Usborne Red Cross Unit No. 18 Elect Officers The annual meeting of Unit 18 of the Red Cross was held on Wed. Dec. 13 at the home of Mrs. Chas. Fisher. The president, Mrs. Luther Rowcliffe, took charge. The sewing convenor, Mrs. Ed Siliery, gave a very full report with the unit doing 41 pieces of sewing, 5 pieces of re­ fugee and 21 quilts since April when the unit was formed. Mrs* Mil ton Luther, knitting convenor, also gave a very good report with 56 pieces being done. The secretary gave her report as giving donations to the Red Cross, Seas also a donation emergency committee oral cards sent Mrs, dinning meeting with a ports Mrs. Chas. of the election of officers as follows President, Mrs. Chas. Fisher, vice* pres., Mrs. Luther Rowcliffe; sec’y* troas., Mrs. Garnet Hicks; Quilt convenor, ass't, Mrs, convenor, assT, Miss Helen Westcott; Sewing Convenor, Mrs. Clark Fisher, ASS’L Mrs. Harvey Perkins; Emergency, Mrs. Jeffery, MfSs Wai’ren, Mrs, A, Dayman, Mrs. Gunning, Mrs. C. Dayman; Social, Mrs. Ed, Siliery« Mrs Roylance Westcott, Mrs. Earl Heywood, Mrs. Garnet McFalls. At the close Mrs. Fisher with the other ladies from the second served a very dainty lunch. for boxes over* for jam. the reported sev- some boxes, favored the After the re* also then solo. Fisher took ohargo Mrs. Bert Bissett; Knitting Mrs, Harvey Perkins; Milton Luther;