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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-03-15, Page 1Single Copy, S cents Exeter of last NEW SPRING & SUMMER DRESSES GLOVES / more SINGLE BED SIZE FLANNELETTE BLANKETS May at $2.35 pair l DAINTY APRONS bottle 45c 2 bars 11c Phone 32 parts word, more urgent- Exeter which Exeter njQQ a very better. V. Hey • Ladies’ Spring Gloves in popular shades in Chamoisette and Kid at popular prices. ladies of the groups. The during the an increase of 66th For Ladies, Misses and Juniors now in stock. 8 dozen Aprons, made by members of the Blind Institute, good materials at from 60c to $1.00 each 15 pair only single bed size Flannelette Blankets, size 54” x 72”, white with pink and blue borders 1st Vice-pres., Mrs, Elgin 2nd vice-president, V. L. 3rd vice-pres., Reuben secretary, Mrs. Stewart Jordan’s Grape Juice with added sugar, full strength, Canned Crabapples, unrationed nnnl» in 40% sugar syrup, 105 oz. size i Mephisto Canned Chicken af-. JQr 7 oz. tins, ideal for overseas boxes.. *■•“ TtiFV Mother Jackson’s Jiffy Pie Crustj.L- The easy way to make pie crust---- Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 1945 Seventy-Second Year Let us all support the Red Cross Campaign for Funds, to the best of our ability. The need was never so great as at the present time, so we are all asked to increase our giving this year. Ladies’, Misses’ & Girls’ Spring Coats We have just received our first shipments of Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Spring Coats. We have a large range to choose from in Tweeds and Plain Effects; also the new Shag Coats in pastel shades for Girls and Misses. BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ NAVY REEFERS Good quality cloth, with caps to match, Sizes 3 to 6x at $8.75 each LADIES’ AND MISSES’ presentations FOR THREE RETURNED MEN Three returned men from over seas were banqueted at the Central Hotel Friday evening of last week by the War Tjme Reception Com mittee and Ph behalf Of the Village of. Exeter were presented with pen and pencil sets by Reeye R, W- Turkey, who preside^ during the evening, The guests were Leading Fireman Wm. Chambers, recently returned from England, with Mrs. Chambers and his. father and mother, Mr. and Mi'S, John Cham bers; Tpr. Sidney Stire, who was seriously wounded in Holland, with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Stire, and Tpr, Roy Kirk, home from Italy aftei’ being twice wound ed, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kirk. Reeve Tuckey paid tribute to the seryice rendered by the men and welcomed them home. R. E. Ppoley, on, behalf of the Canadian Legion, Miss Jeckell fox- the Red Cross and Rev. Mr. Wood, for the church, gave Short address es and emphasized the interest these various organizations have shown in the boys overseas and of their desire to assist in theix* re habilitation, The tjyree returned men expressed their appreciation of the work done by the War Time Committee, the Red Gross and pf the gifts from the town, Mr. Chambers stating that to say thanks doesn't seem very much for all that has been done, In tailored and dressmaker styles, pastel and dark shades LADIES’ AND MISSES’ SUMMER HOUSE COATS These house-coats are in large floral ef fects—good washable materials, sizes 14 to.o20 at $5.50 each Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Stokeley’s Tomato Soup Reg. 10 oz. tins .. Sunlight Soap A quality .product Aero Liquid Wax No-Rubbing, very economical, pints vttvll Aifii White Clover Honey, 2 lb. size 14— 42c No. 1 grade, requires one coupon Yoiir Superior Store Canadian Legion Exeter-Hensall Branch 167 SPECIAL S'T. PATRICK’S DANCE McKnight’s Hall EXETER LIONS CLUB ST. PATRICK’S DANCE EXETER ARENA MONDAY, MAR. 19 Old and New MURDOCH’S Special $5.00 DOOR PRIZE Time Dancing ORCHESTRA Favors $5.00 Prize for the Best Couple dancing the old time waltz. Dancing 9.30 to 1.30 Adinission 50c The Canadian Legion Exeter- Hensall Branch 167 Saturday Night DANCE March 17 th in McKnight’s Hall, Exeter Music Supplied by Bob More his London Orchestra. Dahclng 9-12 o’clock ADMISSION 50c and Congratulations to Francis Tay lor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs^Lloyd Taylor and to daughter of Rev. Woods bn passing exams in theory Ontario College of class honors. Marion Woods, N. J* and Mrs, their' grade One at the Western music With first Dancing from 9.30 till 1 o’clock. The New Cliff Gordon Band featuring boy and girl vocalists Dress Optional Couple $1.75 Extra Lady- Tables for Bridge Died in British Columbia Mrs. Norman Mitchell, of Centra lia, has received word of the pass ing of her sister, Mrs. H. W. Thompson, Mission City, B.C., in her 60 th year. She was born at Staff a formerly Ada Norris, the youngest daughter of the late M!r, and Mrs. Joseph Norris. In 1'9013 she was married to Herbert Thompson of Logan Township, and they went West, spending some time at Cal gary after which they moved to Mission City where they since made their home. Surviving are her hus band; a brother, Albert Norris, Mitchell and a sister, Mrs. Mitchell, Centralia. Five years ago Mrs. Thompson was home and spent sev- <eral months visiting with Mrs. Mit chell and other relatives. THE LATE FRANK WOOD A prominent citizen of Exeter, one who was identified with the business interests for many years, passed away ratlier suddenly Thurs day morning of last week in the person of Mr. Frank Wood, aged 73 years. For the past five years Mr. Wood has been in frail health following a paralytic stroke but he was able to be around and had been over town earlier in the week. Born in Usborne Township., he spent his entire life in this community. Fifty years ago on the twentieth of this month he was married to Alesia M. Jory, his bereaved widow, who during his long illness ,has given him constant care,. One son, Dr. Clair Wood, of Sudbury, who wjth Mrs. Wood attended the funeral, survives. Surviving also are two half sisters, Mrs. Bruce Cooper and Mrs. Thos. Hodgert Mr. Wood’s first business venture in Exeter was the purchase of the pork pack ing plant of George and Charles Snell operated in the building on James Street now used as a turnip waxing plant.. Later in life Mr. Wood wenL„ into the butcher business which 'he conducted ' "for many years. For 14 years he was a member of the Exeter School Board. For 60 years he was a mem ber of the James St. Church and for many years was active on the official board. A private funeral service was held at his home on Andrew Street Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. A. B. Irwin. A profusion of beautiful flowers adorned the casket. The bearers were Messrs. C. V. Pickard, J. P. Bowey< T. O Southcott, Dr Steiner, Cecil Stewart and J- Hubert Jones. Attending the funeral from a dis tance were Mrs. Graves, of Detroit; Mr. and Mjrs. Bob Kestle and Miss A. Keddy, of Toronto, Miss Ruby Wood, of Ridgetown, Mrs. Oran Winer, of Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Archer, of Forest, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Tyndall and Mrs. T. Hodgert, of Seaforth, and Mrs. W. Ready, of Marys. The latter is remaining a time. NATIVE OF EXETER IS KILLED OVERSEAS Flight Sergeant William Albert (Bill) Way, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M Way, Colonial Apart ments, 42 Pearl Street, St. Thomas, was killed in active service op Maven 5, according to a tragic message re ceived by his parents, Saturday mor ning, Flight Sergeant Way was a member of a Halifax bompei' crew in the famed Thunderbird Squad ron. In a letter to his parents, writ ten under date of February 10, he told of having made his 14th opera tional flight, the squadron having fbeeji held up by bad ’VYeather." Flight Sergeant Way was only’20 years old in October of last year and had been overseas since April, 1943. Born in Exeter, Ont., he moved to St. Thomas with his, par ents and other members of the fam ily in 1928, attending Balaclava, Wellington and Elmdale public schools, the Collegiate Institute aud then taking a business course at the Vocational School. He had been a member of the staff of the west end Imperial Bank about a year when he enlisted in the R.C.A.F., training at Vancouver, Saskatoon, Moosebank, .Sask., and graduating from Winnipeg. He was widely known in the city, taking part in amateur sports and in Scout work. He was a mem ber of the' Greyhounds. A half- brother, Sergeant Harold Ross is with the R.C.A.'F. at Souris, Man itoba; a half-sisiter, Mrs. James Lennox lives in Sarnia, and his sis ter, Miss Marilyn Way lives with her parents, at 42 Pearl Street. Sgt. Way was buried in the R.A.F. Regional cemetery at Harrogate Cemetery, Yorkshire, England, at 10.30 a.m., March 12th, Sergeant Way is a nephew of Messrs. H. C,, Bert and Bruce Rivers, of Exeter, his mother being the former Rivers. BLOOD DONORS CLINIC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21st The next Blood Donors Clinic for Exeter and vicinity will be held Wednesday next, March 21st. This is one of the most important con tributions anyone can make, giving a blood donation that may help to save the life of some wounded soldier. Think of what these men ftre now going through that we may live in peace and comfort. This community has established fine record. We can de Leave your name with Mrs. wood or X P, Bqwey, 75c I.O.O.F. SOCIAL EVENING The members of the I.O.O.F. will hold a social evening in the lodge rooms on Thursday, March 15th, to which the ladies are invited. The ladies are asked to provide lunch. John Hodgert, N.G. E. A. Howald, Sec’y. Good Attendance at Lecture There was a good attendance at James Street church Thursday af ternoon of last week when Mrs. Ballantyne, of Toronto, gave a very interesting lecture on the kitchen of to-morrow, sponsored by" the Women’s Association. Mrs. Sturgis, the president, was in the chair and Welcomed the visitors. A solo' was sung by Mrs. Wm. Murdoch and following the lecture Elizabeth Gladman gave a piano selection. Miss Tape; teachex’ of home econ omics at the Exeter H.S. and her class were in attendance. Lunch was served at the close. ■Sap’s running. The warm days and cool nights are ideal fbr syrup making and the run is reported to be good at present. St. for Purchased Home Hunter-Duvar, a mechanicSgt. at the Centralia Airport, who came to Exeter from Summerside, P.E.I., when the airport was first estab lished, has purchased the property of the late Richard Pickard, north John Street, and following his dis charge froin the airforee he expects to go into bx/siness in Exeter. Mr. the to go into business in Exeter. Hunter-Duvar has ’occupied home for some time. Death of Mrs. Luker WT Jk. V II 1 needs lour Help 66th ANNIVERSARY OF DASHWOOD COUPLE Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kraft, Dashwood, celebrated their wedding anniversary on Sunday. They spent the day quietly with their family. They have been resi dents of Dashwood for the past 34 years. After their marriage in Stephen Township Himmler, Lutheran wood, they farmed Stephen Township, Dashwood. Three one son are living marriage by Rey. J. C. pastor at Dash fox* 32 years in later moving to daughters and __ __ __ j: Mrs. Fred Rader, of Dashwood; Mrs. Victor Heywood,, of Exeter; Mrs. William Stadelbuuer, of London, and Ed mund 'Kraft, 'of DashWood? Tlieir son, John, died in 19921. There are nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. At their dou ble wedding the other couple was Miss Katherine Kraft, sister of Mr. Kraft, and Christian Stade, brother of Mrs. Kraft. DONATIONS FOR OVERSEAS PARCEL FUND GROWS The Exeter and District War Time Committee acknowledges the re ceipt of the following donation to the fund for overseas parcels. Previously acknowledged $1,472.95 ~ 35.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 ■5.00 5.00 5.00 KOO 5.00 2.00 .50 5.00 10.00 5.00 KOO 5.00 1.00 5.00 2.00 40.00 2.00 2.00 10.00 ■5.00 Dashwood Police Village .... J. A. Brintnell ................... Mrs. Kate Moore ............... Cephas Pym ........................ Miss Helen E. Rowe ......... Thos. Coates ....................... Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Pym Miss May Jones ................. lAlf. Coates .......................... J. P. Bowey .................... Miss Evelyn Howard ........... David C. Blackwell ........... Wm. Sweitzer ..................... Eden Red Cross Unit ....... Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Skinner Maurice Coates ................... Mrs. Gerald Skinner ........... Mrs. Elizabeth McFalls ....... Samuel Jory ....................... Mr. and Mrs. Bill Chambers Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Huxtable Mrs. E. A. Follick, Toronto E. C. Harvey ....................... Mr. and Mrs Clinton Sweet Graham Arthur ................... SPLENDID WORK BY DASHWOOD RED CROSS The Dashwood Red Cross Society held their annual meeting in the Public School on Monday evening. A short sing-song and numbers by the pupils of the school were given after which the. President, Mr. A. V. Tieman gave an outline of the work during the past year and that their objective had been met. Great credit was given the knitting and sewing total receipts raised year were $1,053.57 over 1943. The total disbursements for the past year were $1,031.80. The following articles were made by the KNITTING GROUP: 13 pairs of service socks; 1 pair of 18” socks; 6 V-neck sweaters; 8 pair mitts; 11 pair gloves; 3 R.N. sweaters; 12 helmets; 5 T.N. swea ters; 3 pair sea boots; 3 scarves; 1 girl's sweater. SEWING GROUP: 5 men’s shirts; 15 girls’ jumper suits; 7- pair men’s pyjamas; 2 men’s pyjama coats; 9 ladies’ slips; 2 boy’s blouses; 19 pair boys’ pants 2 boys’ coats; 11 girls’ coats; 2 baby nighties; 3 baby rompers; 8 combinations; 3 children’s shirts. The following Donated Articles: 31 large iquilts; 1 child’s jacket; 43 articles of refugee clothing; 1 pair bedroom slippers; 1 pair mitts; 1 pair booties; 2 layettes. The fol lowing officers were elected for the coming year: president, Mr. A. V. Tieman " ' ' - Merner; Becker; Goetz; Wolfe; blood donors secretary, Mrs. S. P. Currie; treasurer, Edgar Restemeyer. A bazaar and tea will be held in room one of the public school on Thursday, March. 15, be tween two. and four o'clock. Draw ing of the lucky ticket for the ‘dresser scarf donated by Mrs. G. Fisher will also 'be held. Mrs. Passmore Passes 1 ’"'’Mrs. Elizabeth .Passmore -passed away at her 'home in Exeter on Tuesday evening following : an ill ness of pneumonia. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Jane Hunkin, widow of the late Samuel Passmore and she was in her 89 th year. Mr. and Mrs. Passmore resided on a farm in Usborne for many years before retiring to Exeter. Mr. Pass- more predeceased her in 1911. She was a member of the Main Street United church. Surviving are three daughters, (Clara) Mrs. John Hackney, of Kirkton; (Rhoda) Mrs. Clayton Frayne, of Exeter; (Nettie) Mrs. W. C. Robinson, of Detroit; and two sons, William, of Exeter and Garnet, of Forest, also 18 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A private funeral service will be held from her late residence, Sanders St., on Friday at 2.3 0 p.m with interment in the Exeter cemetery. Rev. N. J. Woods and Rev. A. B. Irwin will officiate. \ Farm Sold Mr. Charles Keddy, of the third concession of Usborne, has sold his farm to his neighbor, Mr. Wm. Jef- ferey, who gets possession immedi ately. Mr. Keddy and his sister, Miss Nettie, will remain on the farm until fall. They hope to pro cure a house and move to Exeter to reside. Parsnip Measures 3ft. 2 in. The earth is beginning to yield hex* increase, Among the first for the season in Exeter was a large parsnip dug up in the garden of Mr. RObt, Sunders bn Tuesday, It is three feet two inches long and measures four and a quarter inches across the top, It is now on exhib ition in the Times^Advocate win* dow. Mr. Sanders says there is no frost in the ground, A deputation of three carloads of prominent citzens from Mildmay visited Exeter Thursday of last whek to look over and secure infor mation of the Exeter Arena, having in view the building of a commun ity building in Mildmay as an after- tlie-War project. They were very favorably impressed with the Exe ter building, With the deputation were Messrs. Barry and Bob Wen ger, former residents of Exeter, now of the Mildmay Gazette. The death took place in Exeter on Sunday of Mrs. Christopher J. Luker who passed away at the ripe old age of 90 years. She had been in failing health fof some time. Mrs. Luker was born in Stephen township, her maiden name being Grace Preszcator. Sixty years ago pn January 1st, Mr. and Mrs. Luker were united in marriage at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Preszcator, the officiating clergy man being Rev. Mr. Pascoe. For three years they resided in Usborne before moving to Exeter Where Mr. Luker was employed in the tannery of the late T. H. McCallum. In 1900, they moved to St. Catharines and after nine years returned to Exeter. Mrs. Luker was a member of Caven Presbyterian church. >Sur- viving besides her bereaved hus band is one daughter, Mrs. J. W. Kent, of Woodstock, and one grand daughter, Mrs. Harry Street, of Woodstock, Mr. and Mrs. Kent and Mr. and Mrs. Street were in attend ance at the funeral. The funeral was conducted from Mr. E. R. Hopper’s funeral chapel with Rev. Mr. McLean and Rev. M. A. Hunt officiating. The bearers were Messrs. R, G. Seldon, I. W. Mor ley, B. M. Frabois, T. O. Southcott, Garnet Flynn and Percy Mollard. interment was in the Exeter, ceme tery. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, of ■God erich, attended the funeral, Mrs. Wilson being the only surviving sister of Mrs. Luker. $1,607.45 Harvey E. Sparling, of Elimville, a former student at the Exeter High School, has enlisted in the Canadian Active Army at London. Laid to Rest The funeral of the late William Andrew was held Thurs day of last week from the funeral parloi’ of Mr. E. R. Hopper con ducted by Rev, A. B. IrWin. Mi's. Andrew had been a resident of Exeter for the past 29 years, ‘mov ing here t with Mr. Andrew and family from Hamiota, Man. Mrs. Andrew’s maiden name was Lois Pearson. She was born in Ontario and on April 4th, 1894, was mar ried at Hamiota to Mr. Andrew where they lived on a farm for 26 years before coining to Exeter, She was in her 74th year. Mr. Andrew predeceased her in August, 1943. Surviving are one son, GeOrge, of London; three daughters, Mrs. E. J. Pym, of Usborne; Mrs. Norihan Knight and Miss Mary, now in Seaforth; also five grandchildreh, Nona, Lois and John Pym, and Bob and Marjorie Knight; also two brothers and two sisters, Robt. and Wm. Pearson and Mrs. Jesse Del- bridge, all of Hainiota, ahd Mrs. David Heiiderson, of Crandall, Man. Mr. Orville Frayne, of Forest, at tended the funeral. The bearers were Messrs. Jos, Bailey, Hy. Del- bridge, Everett Skinner, Ernest Pearson, J. Hubert Johes, P, B. Browuihg, interment was in the Exeter cemetery, Mrs. OEio: i :oeio The Red Cross canvass, got underway last week in and district, produced oyer in the first week. The business district of ......... (not complete) raised $1,500. Last year’s total was over $2,000 from this source. The Canning Factory went well ovex’ the top reporting over $170, The canvass of the residexxtial district commenced this week. The home canvass last year was very- close to $1,500. A few of the outside units got, started last week, but all will bp busy this week. One district has reported and exceeded that year. Very generous support is ly needed if the people of and District are to live up to their reputation of always going, over the top. Last yeai’ we subscribed $8,431. This year the quota is $8,000, and we should pass last year’s total, because there will be more casualties, more prisoners of war, and more help needed. When Germany is being invaded, the people of that country are more likely to neglect our boys who aye in their prison camps, consequently it will be necessary to send more and more parcels to the prisoners than evei4 before. This means money from us. Prisoners of war from all of Canada are sending home to their relatives to give money to the Red Cross. Returned men are urging more generous giving, and contributing themselves to the campaign. In view of these things surely we who have been little affefeted by the war should increase our dona tions. Canvassers have been met with' the question—“We do not need to give as much as last year, do we?” That is entirely wrong. Because the war in Europe might be over within a yeai- doesn’t mean that Red Cross needs will be less. On the contrary as stated above, the need is greater than ever. Red Cross News Word has been received from headquarters that no Red Cross Branch may procure materials of any kind except through the Red Cross. This embargo apjxlies equally to such items as thread, bias tapes and other small findings. x Packing Day will be a week ear lier next tixne, April 6. Units please -takev-nolxcer- ' , Tlxe- Exeter Branch of the Red Cross acknowledges with thanks the following donations; Zibn -unit; $40.95; No. 2 and 3 Stephen Club,, $20.0'0; Main Street unit, $16.92. Shipping Report for March 10, 19<45 Quota Knitting—Army: 20 pairs service sox; 11 pairs gloves; 8 R.N. sweaters; Navy: 35 pairs service sox;'13 pairs gloves; 7 pairs hurri cane mitts; 15 scarves; 4 T.N. sweaters; 2 pairs plain mitts; Air force: 7 pairs service sox; *8 pairs gloves; Hospital: 36 washcloths. Quota Sewing — British Civilian: 14 women’s dresses; 28 boy’s suits (size 10); 2 paix* boy’s suit coat; 10 140 gauze diapers; fugee articles; 27 40 large quilts. 28 boy’s suits boy’s pants; 1 boy’s overcoats; 29 British Re layette articles; Moving to Exeter Mr. A. W. Musser, of Stratford, has purchased from Mr. J. W. Hem the house recently erected south Sander street and occupied by an airforce couple. Mr. and • Mrs. Mus ser will move to Exeter about the first of May. They were former residents of Regina. Mr. Musser is a brother of Mrs. Richard Davis, of town. Middlesex County Council has approved the appointment of Miss Florence E. Bell, of Toronto, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bell, of Elimville, as assistant pub lic health nurse in the county health unit. OE3O IOE3OESOESOE Turnip Growers Meeting Town Hall, Exeter i Chairman—Mr. Bruce Matheson, Huron County Agricultural [ Representative. i SPEAKERS—Prof. R. W. Thompson, Prov. Entomologist* j Guelph; Dr. J. D. MacLachlin, Dept, of Botany; Mr. W. J. I Strong, O.A.C., field man; Mr. J* J. Johnston, fresh fruit i and vegetable inspector* * ALL GROWERS OF TURNIPS ARE WELCOME. Your attendance will be your benefit to help control of diseases. Canadian Carmers Limited Exeter, Ontario ttOinOE oraa