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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-04-12, Page 1Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 12, 1945 Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls' SPRING COATS ( Popular colors and styles in Tweeds and Plain Colors, regular and half sizes at reasonable prices. ON SALE—15 Ladies’ and Misses Coats, odd sizes carried over from last year, good styles, navy and black only, to clea r at nearly half price. Children’s and Misses’ shoulder style suspenders, 1 dozen only at 75c Ladies’ and Misses’ Suits, Dresses, etc., for Spring and Summer at popular prices. MEN’S GOODYEAR WELT OXFORDS in Brown or Black, good variety to chose from at GROWING GIRLS’ SUMMER SHOES Made with open toe and heel, fancy sandal styles at $2.95 to $4.50 pair$4.25 to $8.50 pair NEW SPRING SHOES FOR WOMEN Suede, Kid and Calf Leathers, Brown or Black, low or dress heels, a good variety at $3.95 to $4.50 pair z MEN’S AND BOYS FARM BOOTS Panco or Leather Soles, standard makes at very reasonable prices. FO. WM, WILSON IS NOW PRESUMED DEAD Mr, and Mrs. D. L. Wilson, of Exeter, have received word that their son, 'EQ, William Harold Wil­ son previously {{reported missing after air operations, on May 9th, 1944, has now foi* official purposes been presumed to" have lost his life at that time. The rest of his crew were able to bail out safely, four being taken prisoners and two es­ caping to the United Kingdom. Born in Exeter in January, 1918, Bill grew up a'nd received his edu­ cation here, graduating at the Exeter High School, Before enlist­ ing he served four years pharmical apprenticeship at- Strong’s London. FO. Wilson received his wings at Brantford in September 1942 and after furthei’ training at Charlotte­ town, P.E.I., and Patricia Bay, B.O., went overseas in May, 1943. He had ten operational flights to his credit. Besides his parents he has two brothers in the service, C.S.M. Ted Wilson, of -London, Sgt. Hugh Wil­ son, of Mount Pleasant, Norma and Jim .kt home.—■— BRENNER HOUSE CHANGES HANDS The Brenner House at P.E.I., FLT. LIEUT. ALLAN PENHALE Single Copy, 5 cents Seventy-Second Year SOLDIER WELCOMED HOME I PROPERTY CHANGES BY DASHWOOD (CITIZENS The citizens of Dashwood Tues­ day evening gave a rousing recep­ tion to Sigmn. Jack W. Weber, son of Mr. Arthur Weber, .on his arrival home from overseas. Sigmn, Weber was met in London by a number of friends and on his arrival at Dash­ wood he was met by the Dashwood Band and the school children who formed a parade i;nto the village. An open-aii* meeting, was held at, which Mr, R, Goetz was the chair­ man and addresses of welcome were given by Reeve Wm. Haugh, Rev, Mr, Burn, V, Becker, Addison Tieman and Louis ber expressed his the warm welcome, months and three With the Canadian mation and had been in hospital on two occasions. He is home on 30 day’s leave and will report to hos­ pital for a possible operation. Mr, J. Hubert Jones has purchas­ ed the Wren property on Huron east at present occupied by Mr, Ross Taylor. The large building on the property is being used by .Jones & McNaughton for the storage of seed. Mr, J. Herbert Blatchford, of Kindersley, Sask,, whp with Mrs* Blatchford, has spent the winter at the home of his father, Mr, 'Frank­ lin Blatchford, has purchased the residence of Mr. Jas, Grieve on Wil- liam street, We understand that Mr, Grieve intends returning to California to reside. /Wen’s Suits, We have a very fair selection of Men’s Suits, Topcoats and Van Kirk Hats to match. Make your choice while we have all sizes. Regulars, tails and short stout models. Grand Bend, well-known to tourists who have visited this popular summer resort, has changed hands. The hotel has been in the Brenner fam­ ily for three generations and for the .past few years has been operat­ ed by Mr. Jos. Brenner. According to a report the- hotel has been bought by an ;American citizen whose name has hot been announc­ ed. The new manager will be H. W. Klopp, of Warncjjffe Road, London who has already taken over his new post. Grand Bend has been' growing in popularity each season and cottages there are already at a premium for the summer. SPECIAL-—5 dozen men’s white handkerchiefs, 60% linen, at 20c each, Another Shipment of Congoleum Rugs just Arrived Chenille Bed Spreads just arrived, at prices from $11.50 to $17.00 each. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday NEW BUTCHER SHOP Exetei' is to hafe a new butcher shop. Mr. Dalton Finkbeiner, who has been operating the Avalon Sandwich Shop has sold out to Mr. Gordon C. Appleton and in turn has purchased from Mrs. Prout the building on Main.. St. formerly oc­ cupied by V’s Beauty Shop. Mr. Finkbeiner is at present making the necessary alterations before op- ening up for' by mess. Mr. Apple­ ton gets' possession- of the restaur­ ant the first of next week. Rader Mr* We- appreciation of He spent three days in France Army 6 th For- Killed in Action Mrs, Catharine Hedden, of Lucan, has received word that her grand­ son, Pte. Jack Bridal, sen of Mr* an-d Mjs. Clifford Bridal (nee Lulu Hedden), of Clearwater, Man., has been killed in action in Holland- Black Cat Window Cleaner 1 ft *) Ep Red Plum Jam nark 7*w24 fluid oz. jars (2 coupons) well* Apple Butter nark 77c24 fluid oz. jars (not rationed) , CO.V11 wit Campbell’s Vegetable Soup Un lip . very popular ................................pvi 1111 1 It Garden Peas, for planting, 9 Ike 7£r well cleaned, local grown ........“ Standard Quality Peas 9 line 71 r special value .............................." Ulla wit Sweet Blossom Honey pnfll 1 lb. cartons (2 cartons: 1 coupon) vdvll A full line of all Garden Seeds —■ many kinds in bulk for economy. t Centralia Invites Pastor There will be a change of pastor­ al relations at the Centralia United, church with the beginning Of th© next conference year. An invitation has been extended to Rev. Arthur Sinclair, of Bly th, a former pastor, to return for a second term. Rev. Mr. Merriam, the present minister, has informed the settlement com­ mittee of the London conference o£ his desire for a change. EXCEEDS THE QUOTA The Exeter Branch of the Red Cross Society with its several units in Exeter and the surrounding dis­ trict is to be congratulated on again passing any previous effort during the war in raising during the recent campaign a larger amount than any previous canvass. While there are a few personal donations yet to be received, the total at this date is $8,482.00. In Exeter the canvass is not made by units so all we can give is the total for the village, $3,856.60. In the surrounding districts the units vary in size, consequently the amounts vary according to the size of the units. In every case very fine results were achieved, each unit increasing its previous record. In Hay Township there is but one unit, $183.00; in Usborne there are six units: Hurondale $234.00, Thames Road $330.63, Zion $205.- 0 0, Elimville $320.75, No. 17 at Eden $93.00, No. 18, just east of Exeter, $120.50. In Stephen Town­ ship there are four units; Grand Bend $544.82, Centralia ^286.50, Crediton $471.50, Dashwood $581.- 65. Total for outside units, 35. The airport at Centralia uted $504.05 and Huron Council $750.00. FLT. LT. ALLAN PENHALE MAKES SUPREME SACRIFICE Again Exeter is reminded, of the awful toll that war is demanding from Canada’s brave sons. Another of Exeter’s brightest and best has paid the supreme sacrifice. Mr. and Mrs. Asa Penhale received a tele­ gram from Ottawa advising them that their son, Fit. ,Lt. Allan Frayne Penhale was missing after air operations overseas on March • 21st. But on April 5 th, they re­ ceived another telegram stating Allan had been killed, and that his body had ’been recovered. In a let­ ter from Ottawa, April 9, it stated he had been found and identified near Sanree,, Belgium. The sad news has cast a gloom over the entire community, as he . was well and favorably known. Fit. Lt. Pen­ hale was born in Exeter, and re­ ceived his education at .S.S. No. 3 Stephen and at Exeter High School. At the time when he enlist­ ed in the R.C.A.F. in December, 1941, he was employed with the Canadian Canners in 'Forest, where he was well kn-own, and had a host of friends. He trained at No. 4"’ Wireless School, Guelph* aud» *-ab> Mossbank, Sask., where he received his Wireless Air Gunner’s wing, heading his class at both schools and winning the trophy for highest academic standing. He received his commission as Pilot 'Officer on December 21, 1942. He was posted to Debert for three months for fur­ ther training, going overseas iTn May 1943. He saw service in Eng­ land, and then Gibraltar on Coast­ al Command returning to England in January, 1944, where he trans­ ferred to Bomber Command and made numerous special operation­ al flights in a Mosquito plane ovex* enemy territory. Recently, he trans­ ferred to Fighter so far as is known, of four are missing, mission they were told yet. He had 19 months con­ tinuous service. His letters were always 'bright and cheerful, and he said several times he intended to stay and see the finish. He was one of Exeter’s promising young men,, in his 25th year. He was a membei* of James Street United Church, and was very popular in musical circles, both’in Forest and Exeter, Many will remember him as a cornet player and soloist. Be­ sides his bereaved parents he is survived by four sisters, Mrs. W. B. ■Crawford (Margaret), of Belmont; Mrs. S. D. Bland (Gladys), of Wind­ sor; Grace and Doris at home. With prospects of a bright -future before him, lie heard his country’s call and now has made the great sac- be forgotten that better than life, down lfis life for The sad $3,371.- contrib- County Record Crowd at Crediton Sale 'One of the largest crowds attend­ ing an auction sale gathered at the residence of the late Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Zwicker, of Crediton, on Saturday afternoon last, Approx­ imately two thousandt people at­ tended the sale and local mer­ chants accounted for a big rush of trade. Auctioneer Wm. H. Smith, who has been conducting sales in this district for a number of years, said bidding and prices were excep­ tionally high. D.D.G.M. Visits Masonic Order ; At the regular meeting of Leban­ on Forest Lodge A.F. & A.M., on Monday evening, Rt. Wor. Bro. John Semple, of Stratford, D.D.G.M, for South Huron, paid his official visit. The work of the second de­ gree was exemplified by Wor. Bro. H. W. Lewis and his officers and they^wTFS.Jhpartily commended for the manner in which the "degree was . Bro. .Semple gave a very , THE LATE A. McPHERSON *.... .Mi*,. ^Alexander. ^MpPherson^^ne of Exeter’s oldest citizens passed (__,____ __ _____ ________away suddenly Friday of last week i put on. and the funeral Monday was held J fine address on what masonry meansLAID TO REST The funeral of the late Franklin H. Neil, the last surviv­ ing member of one of the pioneer families of Biddulph Township, was held Saturday afternoon from the Rowe Funeral Home with in­ terment in the family plot at Birr cemetery. Mrs. Neil, mother oi Mrs. J. Hubert Jones, of town, died Wednesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. H. Atkinson, in Toronto, in her '86th year. Her maiden name was Anna Maria Elizabeth Abbott. She was born on the fourth concession of Bid­ dulph township and following her marriage to Mr. Neil she moved to the adjoining farm where they liv­ ed’ until 1921 when they retired and moved to London. Mr. Neil was interested in pure-bred stock, particularly sheep, and he exported many to Utah,’ U.S.A. Since his death in 1940 Mrs. Neil has visit­ ed in Exeter on various occasions and made numerous friends. She is survived by six children, Mrs. R. G. Johnston (Lillian)’, and Mrs. H. H. Atkinson (Minnie), of To­ ronto; Mrs. J. H. Jones (Florence), of Exeter; Dr. Wilbert L. Neil, of Albion, Mich.; Roy, of Hazel Park, Mich.; and Alton, of Toronto; all of whom were present for the fun­ eral. The funeral on Saturday was conducted by Rev. A. B. Irwin, while the funeral sermon was de­ livered by Rev. D. Calvary Mrs. from the R. N. Rowe Funeral Home With interment in the Exeter ceme­ tery. Born in London Mr. McPher­ son liad reached the ripe age of 89 years. We was a carriage-maker by trade and for years was em­ ployed by the late Mr. D. Braund of Exeter North.' He was in his usual health and had much of his early garden planted. He was sit­ ting at breakfast when he was tak­ en ill and passed away shortly af­ terwards. Mrs. McPherson pre­ deceased him by seventeen years. Surviving are three daughters ana three sons. Misses Cora and Ena. at home; Alma, of Detroit; Off a, of Montreal; and 'Fred, in Saskat­ chewan. The funeral Monday was conducted by Rev. Mr. Irwin. The bearers were Messrs. E, L- Gibson, Moses Amy, Jos. Davis, D. C. Mc­ Innis and Russell Balkwill. The Liberals’ of Huron are hold­ ing a nominating convention in the Hensall Town ’Hall this (Wednes­ day) evening to nominate a candi­ date to represent the party at the forthcoming ’provincial election. The meeting will be addressed by Farquhar Oliver, M.L.A., and W H. Golding, M.P., and others. to its members and on Masonic con­ duct. Several of the-, brethren spoke briefly. Hot beef sandwiches, cake and coffee were served at the close. Lodges from ’Stratford, Mitchell, Hensail, Lucan, Parkhill and Ailsa, Craig were represented. Shower for Bride-Elect On Wednesday evening last Miss Lois 'Swartz, of Stephen Township entertained about twenty friends for a delightful shower in honor of Miss Evaline Mack, bride-elect. Ev­ aline was ushered to a decorated chair over which hung a decorated umbrella. iShe opened her gifts after which the umbrella was tip­ ped and showered her with confet­ ti. Evaline thanked the girls in a few well chosen words with every­ one singing ‘For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” A short program followed consisting of a reading by Jean King, an instrumental by Winni- fred Mack, a quartette by Dorothy Reeder, Norma Steinback, Doris Skinner and Lois Swartz, also two contests were enjoyed. Lunch was then served. Jones & May Your ee Superior |= Store H OlllllllllllllllllW Phone 32 Command, and the entire crew The target and on cannot be EXETER LIONS CLUB ©> FARMERS’ NIGHT BANQUET IN THE EXETER ARENA Friends of the Lions Club are invited to meet with us at our next regular Lions dinner meeting Wednesday/ April 18th Guest Speaker: REV. NORMAN RAWSON, OF HAMILTON $125.00 FOR RED CROSS The Bingo and Dance held the School House No. 2 Hay Thursday evening of last week was a decided success. The weather was fine and a record crowd at­ tended. The bingo was under the capable management of Mr. Wil­ liam Stone, of Hensall. Ten regular rounds were run off and four spec­ ial rounds with prizes of groceries going to George Tinney, Mr. Hugh Love, of Hensall. Mr. Bert O’Brien and Mrs. Bruce Tuckey of the local unit. The draw for the bedspread resulted in a win for Mr. Bruce Rivers, of Exeter. The dance which followed was supplied with music by Flannagin’S’ Orchestra. The pro- ice'eds, after expenses Were paia amounted to over $125.00 which will be given to the Red Cross. in on McTavish, of Calvary United Church, London, of which the deceased 'was a mem- pall-ber. Six bearers. nephews acted as Dinner - Speaker - Entertainment - Sing-Song ;........ ...... • . ................ Tickets $1.50 A limited number available, now on sale at Jas. P. Bowey’s. Get yours early. 17th Blood Donors Clinic The seventeenth Red Cross Blood Donors clinic will be held in Exeter, Wednesday, May 2nd, The importance of these clinics cannot be over emphasized. Leave your name early with the secretary, Mrs. Yernon Heywood, or with Jas. P. Bowey apd .instructions will be for­ warded prior to the -clinic. The Canadian Legion Exeter- Honsall Branch 167 Saturday Niffht Tliree-Act Play ‘Home Town’ Presented by Centralia Young DANCE People under the auspices of the Jaihcs St. Y.P«U. ill the basement of April 14th James Street United Church in McKniglit’s Hall, Exeter on Music supplied by Bob More and Ills London Orchestra. .Monday, April 23 Daneing 9-12 o’clock at 8.15 p.m. I ADMISSION 50c Admission sbc 56th Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to Jas. Green, of town, day celebrated their anniversary. They few friends to tea Restaurant, Including their daugli- tei* ,Mrs. John W. Stewart, of Us­ borne; Mrs, MoAsh and Mr. G. S. Howard. They were the recipients *-------1A roses Mrs. Port have over Mr. and Mrs, who on Tues- 5‘6 th wedding entertained a at Lamport’s Former Resident Dies Mrs. Bole, of West Lome, of Mr. J. M, Bole, a former ager of the Exeter Canning Factory died recently in the St. Memorial Hospital months’ illness. The West Lorne Express says that West .Lorne lost one of its most valued and honored residents. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Schleihaul. Prior to her marriage to J. M. Bole 29 years ago, MrS. Bole followed the teaching profession. She was a faithful membei* and valued work­ er in Grace Anglican church and was very active in the work of the Red Cross. Mrs. Bole was a woman of outstanding character and per­ sonality, intensely interested in the welfare Of the less fortunate in life. Besides her husband she is survived brothers. wife man- Thomas aftei’ two by foui* sisters and four of a beauitful bouquet of red from their soil Robt. and Green and daughter Lois, of Stanley. Mr, and Mrs. Green been residents of Exeter for years. Mr, Green was a farmer trade. 20 by 95th Birthday Congratulations to Mrs. Phillips Who on Sunday next will observe her 9 Sth birthday. B.S. E. III in Hospital S* ’Steiner is ill in -St. Hospital, London* sUffer- Dr. Joseph’s . ____ ing a recurrence of the trouble he had in his head several months ago. He was taken to hospital in an am­ bulance Sunday afternoon* Mrs. Steiner is with him. .Latest report states that his condition is some­ what Improved. He will have the best wishes of many friends for a speedy recovery. rifice. Let it not he loved honor and he has laid us. Mr. and Mrs. ceived letters of sympathy from Allan’s Squadron Leader, G. T. Holdcroft and Wing Commander L. F. Ratcliff both of whom spoke in glowing terms of Allan’s high prin­ ciples and enviable code of conduct. An uncle of the deceased, Thos. W. Penhale, made the supreme sac­ rifice in the last Great War, being wounded and died Hospital, 15th. Penhale have re- April 11, 1917 at Arras in St. Johns Ambulance Staples, France, on April OF MISS GORLEDEATH Miss Mary Dahella Gorle, a for­ mer resident of Exeter, died in the hospital at Whitby on Monday, April 9. The body is resting at the E. R. Hopper Funeral Chapel until Thursday when a service will be held from W. A. Hamilton’s at Cromarty at two p.m. with inter­ ment in the Cromarty cemetery. Rev. M. A. Hunt will officiate, Mrs. Tew and her mother, Mrs. Mitchell, of Toronto, accompanied the mains to Exeter. re- $500.00 For Red Cross At the meeting of the Directors of the Usborne and Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Co,* on Monday, April 2, the sum of $500,00 was donated to the Red Cross, “* amount was sent direct to quarters as there are so municipalities having .policy ora in the Company. This liead- inany hold­ SPORTSCASTER T. GREGG SPEAKS TO LIONS At the Lions Club supper meet­ ing Friday evening of last week in the Trivitt Parish Hall Sportscaster Tory Gregg, from CKNX Wingham, was the guest speaker. Cuests of the club were members of the Exe­ ter Midget hockey team as well as several members from the newly- formed Zurich Lions Club. Mr. Gregg was introduced by Reeve B. W. Tuckey. He has had consider­ able experience both in amateur and professional hockey and Ik at pres­ ent interested in the promotion of sport in this section of Ontario. With CKNX they organized the Western Ontario Amateur Associa­ tion and created much interest in hockey during the past season. Of the 27 teams entered in the league 23 were sponsored by service clubs. ;A meeting is to be held at Wingham to organize for baseball this sum­ mer. Tory had some splendid ad­ vice for the boys who hoped to make good in sports. Clean-living he mentioned as one of the funda­ mentals, Mr. Gregg was roundly applauded and thanked for his re­ marks. A reception for L.Cpl. Lloyd Hunter, Pte. Lloyd Lindenfield and Fit. Sgt. Clarence McDonald is be­ ing arranged at the Central Hotel Friday evening by the committee for the reception of returned men. The V-E Day Committee will meet in the Town Hall Thursday evening at S.15 to make final ar­ rangements for the celebration of victory day in .Europe. The matter of rehabilitation of returned men Will also be discussed. All persons interested are urged to be present* Mrs. Velma Rundle, of 536 Eng­ lish St., London, entertained a large number of ladies and giiT friends in honor of her sister, Mary Caldwell, a bride-to-be, at a shower Thursday evening of last week. Leavitt*© theatre has enjoyed a VObord run this week with th© show­ ing of the picture “Goihg My Way?’ On Monday evening the theatre Was packed twife© with a line-Up for th© Second show that extended for some distance. Th© same thing was re­ peated Tuesday evening, Instead ©>f two nights as intended it was held over for Wednesday evening, Outsanding Speaker For Lions Farmers’ Night Captain, the Rev. Norman Raw- son, pastor of Centenary United church, Hamilton, will be the guest speaker at the Exeter Lions Club Farmers’ Arena week, short most made of the Canadian general staff Capt. RawSon was allowed an intimate four weeks’ inspection of all three branches of our armed forces. He has been under enemy fire, while forcing Calais harbour in ■& motor torpedo boat. He has stood in an R.C.A.E, briefing room while our airmen were given their target and final instructions’—and he has re­ mained there until their return. He has stood at the side of operating tables while the torn bodies Of our fighting ,men have been restored under the skilled hands of Canad­ ian surgeons. And he has followed, the Normandy Invasion trail from the D-day beach-head to the front lines in Belgium, ’ Night Banquet at th© Wednesday1 evening of next Capt. Rawson returned a time ago from one of the unUsual civilian tours ever in a war zone. As the guest