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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-05-03, Page 1■S & a it. .ff ■’■■4 Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year 8th VICTORY LOAN 5J A fas I A EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 3, 1945 G. A. CANN IS C, C. F, FEDERAL CANDIDATE Single Copy, 5 cents Seventy-Second Year The best investment in Canada to-day. Let us all do our utmost to put Exeter and district over our objective, inraoiRMBi Ladies’/ Misses’ and Girls’ SPRING COATS greatly reduced in price In order to clear out the balance of our Spring Coats in a hurry we are offering them al greatly reduced prices. We still have a good range of sizes and styles in tweeds and plain cloths. Misses’ Spring and Summer SUITS All Wool Car Rugs at $6.95 20 All Wool Car Rugs, also suitable for bed and chesterfield covers—a real value at $6.95 each A few good styles, regular price $24.00 to clear at $15.95 FLAGS FOR V DAY at 20c, 25c and 59c ehch. Get your supply at once. Ladies’ & Misses’ Suumer Slacks, Shorts and Skirts now in stock. J. E. Huckins, of Goderich, In -Provincial Field Mr, G, A, Cann, of Exeter, was selected as the standard-bearer for the C,C,F, for the federal rid­ ing of Hurpn-Perth at a nominat­ ing convention in Hensail Monday evening. Mr. X E. Huckins, of i Goderich, was nominated as can­ didate for the provincial seat, Mr. W, G. O estreicher, the presi­ dent, opened the convention and turned the meeting over to J. W. Noseworthy, of .South York, who was the speaker of the evening and conducted the nomination. Those nominated for the federal election were: W, C. Oestreicher, Crediton;* Murray Grainger, Bay- field; Wm. Glazier, Seaforth and Mr. Cann, All withdrew with the exception of Mr. Grainger and Mr. Cann and the latter was selected, Fox* the provincial office five names were placed in nomination as follows: John E. Huckins, Gode­ rich; Murray Grainger, Bayfield; Bert Klopp, Zurich; W. C. F. Oes­ treicher, Creditor, and Wm. Glaz­ ier. Mr. Glazier and Mr. Klopp withdrew and -Mr. Huckins was selected on the second ballot. Mr. Cann, who is associated witn his sons in the ’mill feed business in Exeter, stated that up until a few days previous to the convention he had no political ambitions but if someone was to carry the ■C.C..F. banner he must sink his personal feelings. He wag born and raised on a farm and -in 1916 went West where he was a farmer in the Kin- dersley district of Saskatchewan. He moved East iu 193'8 and after farming for a year purchased the mill at Exeter, Mr. Huckins .hag been a member of the Goderich Council .for past nine years. I the Exeter Home Saddened as Oldest Son is Presumed Dead and the Other Missing | VICTORY LOAN FIGURES » TO TUESDAY NIGHT W. O. ORVAL PERCY LAWSON Officially Presumed Dead and Ray West With a* $97,500 has subscribed and Hay East with a $108,5'00 has subscribed ..K 91 SUITS Girls’ Spring and Summer Suits—just ar­ rived—plain coats with plaid skirts for ages 10 to 14< years, a very smart outfit at $14.50 each Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday each 19c ..per lb. 43c 2 pkgs. 11c Campbell’s Vegetable Soup O 1A _ very special price, 10 oz. tins .« lvl Quick Quaker Oats large pikgs.......... .......... Superior Baking Powder (16 oz.) and bottle of Hillcrest vanilla, .... Mother Jackson’s Jiffy Porridge wL** 1 7p Try this new cereal ..... 1 • V Maxwell House Coffee special value ................... Dalton’s Puddings assorted flavors .............. Kellogg’s Com Flakes O nlrwe Cereal bowl free with .......** r1*©®* “■**** Robinhood Rolled Oats a ar ll Quick-cooking, 5 lb. bags .........Cavil wul Phone 32 r- Jones & May CADET INSPECTION EXETER HIGH SCHOOL X THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO THE FIRST ANNUAL INSPECTION SEE PARADE SCHOOL GROUNDS The Canadian Legion Exeter- Hensali Branch 167 Saturday Night DANCE May 5th in McKnight’s Hall, Exeter -----------,------- --------------------------------------;------------------- ------------ ---------------- Cadets in Uniform Students of the Exeter High School have been parading in their new cadet uniforms. The cadets have only recently been organized and the new uniforms arrived the latter part of last week. The first official inspection will be held Monday afternoon and the public is invited. See advt. a Your Superior Store Uncle Josh Perkins” by Wesley-Willis Y.P.U., Clinton under the auspices of the Main1 St. Evening Auxiliary Main Street Church, Exeter Thursday, May 10 ADMISSION: 25c - 15c Huron. Presbytery of the United church is meeting to-day (Thurs­ day) in Victoria St. United church in Goderich aiid tb.e Presbyterial is meeting in North St. church. RED CROSS RECEIPTS . TOTAL $11,728 FOR YEAR An open meeting of the Exeter Red Cross -Branch was held in Main Street Church on Monday evening, April 30. There was just a fair -at­ tendance. The president, Miss Jeck- ell, expressed regret that more members of the Red Cross did not turn out. The meeting opened with the hymn, “O Goji : Our Help in Ages .Past,” . fblJow^ll by prayer from Rev. N. Woods. Minutes of the last open meeting were read and adopted. The reports were pre­ sented. Mrs. J. Greene reported on the -care of the three graves of the airmen wild have been interred in the Exeter cemetery. -Letters from relatives of all three were read. Reports of the Blood Clinic worn were given by Dr.. J. G. Dunlop. Mr. J. H. Jones reported for the liaison work for returning men. Mrs. L. Kyle reported for the jam project and again this year Exeter will fill a quota of jam for over­ seas. The treasurer, Mr. G. Layton, gave a very worth while account of the finances of the branch from January 1945 to April 1945, the total receipts being $11,728.61. This includes the canvass $8,503.00. A new knitting quota of civilian articles 'was accepted by the meet­ ing. .Mrs. W. Cann then took over the meeting and introduced Miss L. Jeckeli and Mrs. V. Heywood, who presented interesting accounts ■of the annual meeting of the On­ tario Red Cross Division, held in Toronto on April 16. The main theme of the reports was the neces­ sity of the continuance of Rea Cross work in the post war years. The survival of the European peo­ ple depends greatly on the Canad­ ian Red Cross. Each branch must do its share in the great reconstruc­ tion task ahead, both foi’ the peo­ ples of Europe and for our own men and women returning from wax’ zones. Musical numbers were rendered ■by Dashwood and Grand Bena Units. A reading by Miss M. Henrj was also given. A collection was taken; this money to be used for the overseas parcel fund. The meet­ ing adjourned with the singing of the Natonal Anthem. The sympathy of many friends lb extended to Mr. and Mrs. G, W. Lawson, of town, who on Friday of last week received the sad news that their son, Pilot Officer Gerald W. Lawson was reported missing fol­ lowing recent air operations. Gerald went overseas in October 1943 and had nearly completed one tour of operations. He was born at Art­ land, Sask., and was educated at the Exeter Public and High School. He left school to join the R.C.A.F in June 1942. He received his training at Manning Depot, Egling- ton Hunt Club, Camp Borden, St. •Catharines and Aylmer and then took an advanced training course at Charlottetown, P.E.I. Besides his parents he has one sister, Mrs. Garnet Hicks, of Usborne. The re­ port that he was missing came from Ottawa and stated that fur-. P. O. GERALD W. LAWSON Reported Missing Overseas ther information would follow, hope that the next news will brighter. Mr. cently eldest Percy missint officially went overseas the latter part of June, 1943. He was an observei’ with the R.C.A.F. and was serving in North Africa at the time he was reported missing. For a year now Mr. and Mrs. Lawson have carried the burden of suspense in the loss of. their eldest son and now it is with heavy -hearts that they receive the sad news that their only other son is- missing. They will have the heartfelt sym­ pathy of many friends, We be re-and Mrs. Lawson just received word that their son, Warrant Officer Orval Lawson, who was reported .g on May 7, 1944, was now presumed dead. ' Orval Zurich Quota of $64,000, Hensail quota of $50,000, Usborne with a quota of $108,- 0-00 has subscribed $48,000. ■Stephen with a quota of $142,- 000 has subscribed $48,000, Exeter with q quota of $159^5'00 has subscribed $75,000-. No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia ha,ve increased their sales in the 8th Victory Loan to $135,000. On Tuesday evening next they will hold a Victory Loan rally and dance in the drill hall, open to the public. There will be professional enter­ tainers, prizes and raffles. [Ap­ proximately $500. worth of bonds will be raffled off, Civilian admis­ sion is 50c, Fighting and Buying Bonds The boys did not enlist for one battle—they enlisted the finish. We at home should not enlist for one Victory Loan—we should enlist and stay enlisted for all the Vic­ tory Loans. When those boys come back we do not want them to say—"You did not invest all you could”— rather we should want "You did all you could There are some who vested plenty knew that? for them to say, "Boys, we are glad to see you back.” They did not help to bring them back. And what -about the boys who do not come back,? Couldn’t we invest a little more for their sakes? This Eighth Victory Loan needs every dollar that can be invested. It is a sound and safe invest­ ment at a good interest. It is really no sacrifice—but rather good busi­ ness. Buy all the Bonds you can. to fight to a dollar—and of money too. what would they say It would be a terrible<<’ them to say to help us?’ have not in- they If the have hoys about thing H.S. SPRING EXAMS , . HIGGINS—DAVEY A quiet wedding took place at Crediton United Church parsonage on, .Saturday afternoon; April 28th/ when Rev. A. Trueblood united in marriage Eileen Gertrude, young-; est daughter of Mr. and Mrs Reu­ ben Davey, of Dashwood, and Ro­ bert Harold, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Higgins, of Exeter. The bride looked charming in a grey tweed suit with matching ac­ cessories and wore a corsage of sweet peas. The young couple were attended by Miss Phyllis Gibson, of Centralia, who wore a blue wool suit with matching accessories, and A/B Seaman R. N. Higgins RGNVR of Halifax, brother of the groom. After the ceremony the wedding reception was held at the home of youngthe groom’s parents. The couple will reside in Exeter. wasThe weather during April very backward with little or no growth. Heavy frosts have visited this section for several nights past. A few farmers who sowed grain !u March are re-seeding some fields. Music supplied by Bob More his London Orchestra, Lancing 9-12 o’clock ADMISSION 50c and ' Red Cross Donations Mr. G, W. Layton, treasurer the Exdter Branch Red cross ports the following donations: imville Euchre club, $50.00; Main St. unit, collection, $13,94; Centra­ lia War Service unit, $75.00 James St. unit, $25.00. of re- El- Canadian Legion Exeter-Hensall Branch 167 OLD AND NEW TIME DANCE MCKNIGHT’S HALL, EXETER To-Night (Thursday) MAY 3rd SPECIAL DOOR PRIZE Dancing 9.30 to 1.30 Note:—-This will be the last old and new time dance by the Legion till the fall season, ADMISSION 50c 100 PER CENT AWARD Miss Mary Gardiner, accountant foi’ Snell Bros, and Co., is to be congratulated on receiving a one hundred pei’ cent award from Gen­ eral Motors foi’ hex’ efficient work during the past year. Out of 1'200 dealei’ accountants Miss Gardiner was one of 45 to merit this award, a very excellent record. This is the highest honor that can be attained. For- the past six years Miss Gardin- er has been close to the top and has won various awards but this is the first time she lias secured a perfect score. LEONARD J. WEIN Hoihe From Overseas Record Blood Donors Clinic The Exeter Red Gross had a rec- ord-brehking attendance at their 17th blood donors clinic m James Street United church Wednesday morning. There were 201 donations ■■■ 96th BIRTHDAY Henry Squire celebrated his ,96th birthday on April 28th, 1945. Born * hehr-Mitchell/'f hd fanlily move&” to Grey County when he was -two years old. Despite his many years of life, Mr. Squire has very good health and only very rarely- has he eVer been under a doctor’s care. His memory is clear and he can recall events which happened while he was quite young. Among his past recol­ lections, he recalls the time when he and three other* men cut and piled 577 single cords of wood in six weeks’ time, receiving 80 cents pei’ day and boarding themselves out of this amount. They did not receive any money until the job was completed. These must have been the good old days we read about. Mr. .Squire farmed at Whalen for 5i0' years and attended the Zion church. He was a class leader for 20 years. Mr. Squire at present is making his home with his youngest daughter, Mrs. Orville Cann, of Thames Road. His parents came from Devonshire, England., There are nine children in the family and all are still living. Their names are as follows: Mrs. Thos. Harris, Mrs. John Oke, Mrs. Rhoda West­ lake. Mrs. John Herdman, Mrs. Joe •Dayman, Mrs. Orville Gann; the three sons are James, Roland and George. The family all live in the vicinity of Exeter and Usborne Township. We wish to extend to Mr. Squire our congratulations and hope that the even-tide of life may be one of a well earned content­ ment. Friends -and relatives of Mr. Squire met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. Cann on Saturday afternoon and evening to wish him congratula­tions. Birthday Celebrations Mrs. Mary Ann Cudmore, of Sea­ forth, who has been making her C. forth, home with her niece Mrs. Snell, will observe her 92nd birth­ day on Saturday, May tend congratulations. Congratulations are Mr. John Hunter, of J. 5th. We ex- Gnr( (Leonard X Wein, of Credi- • ton, arrived at Halifax April 16 aboard the hospital ship, Letitia, arriving in London Wednesday, the 18th. Gnr. Wein joined up in Jan­ uary, 1941, going over the Same year in April, being stationed in England as a mechanic. lit January of this year he was taken seriously 111 with pleurisy and has been ill hospital ever since. He is remain­ ing in a Louden hospital for a time for treatments. extended to Exeter, who on Tuesday of next week will serve his 91st birthday. Mrs..Chris Rau, of Crediton, ceived the congratulations of many friends, the occasion being hep 87th birthday 1st. Congratulations Follick, of town, day celebrated her 80th. Mrs. Follick is enjoying health. ob­ ro­ ller on Tuesday, May to who on Mrs. E. A. Wednes- birthday. splendid Mr. A, W. M;usser, of Stratford, formerly Of Regina, has Moved to Exeter into the residence he recent­ ly purchased from Mr, J. W, Horn. Mr< Mountfield who has bean oc­ cupying the residence has moved into a cottage belonging to Mr. Hern at Grand Lend. The reports for the spring term of the Exeter High School are out, and the students, listed .below, have received honors (75 marks) or over in three subjects or more. .,/ High"'school'-students "are now • busily engaged, both at home and. school, at their final review for the May examinations whose scores will determine whether they will be granted farm leave, if they will attend the cadet camp, or if they will be exempted from the June finals. The figures denote the number of honors secured by all students whose names follow: Grade 9—(3) Donald Jury, Doris Swartz, Marion Triebner; (4) Eun­ ice King, Hilda Scheerer; (5) Fred Dobbs, Murray May, Shirley ‘Coates, Frances Lostell, Joyce Simmons; (6) Bruce Finlay, Sheila Fullerton, •Donald Denomy, Bonnie McFalls; (9) Elizabeth Gladman, Frances Taylor. Grade 10—(3) Robert Luxton, Ileene Kerslake, Helen Tasko, Wil­ liam Tuckey; (4) Myrna Pym; (5) Janet Kestle; (6) Elmer Campbell, Grace Penhale; (’8) Donna Bowden. Grade 11—(3) Elaine- Mitchell; (4) Don Southcott; (6) Patsy Hay. Grade 12—(3) Bruce Eickmier, Diane Cameron; (4) Robert Glad­ man, Jean Cann; (7) Marjorie Klopp; (8) Peter .Fraser. Grade 13—(3) Gwenneth Jones; (4) Laurene Zurbrigg. Special Commercial—(3) Emily Wildman; (4) Delphine Jackson, Pat Johns, Lois Sweitzer, Reta Willard, Marjorie Welsh; (5) Bob Parsons, Murray Stephen, 'Evelyn Taylor; (6) Calvert Beckler, Kath­ leen Hay. Marguerite Hogarth, Marjorie JCsaac; (8) Jean Jones. was received in Exeter of the sudden death of B. Rydall, of Shallow Lake news of her passing cast a. of gloom over her many and friends in this com- Mrs. W. Rydall Dies Suddenly Word Monday Mrs. W. and the shadow relatives munity. Mrs. Rydall’s maiden name was Mary Kydd, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Kydd, of Usborne, who have been spending the winter with Mr. and Mrs. Rydall. Mr. Ry­ dall is a school teacher at Shallow Lake. .Surviving is one son in the lumber business in Northern Ont­ ario. Several auto loads from Us­ borne and Exeter attended the fun­ eral W*ednesday afternoon. Leaving Town Having lived in Exeter for nearly sixty years Mr. Jonathan Kydd held a very successful sale of his household effects Saturday of last week. He intends leaving Exeter foi’ London Slid Thorndale to Re­ side. Attending the sale from a dis­ tance were Mr, Win, Kydd Sf., Mr* and Mrs, Milton Kydd, of Toronto; Mr. and .Mrs. S. Hedden, and Mrs* L, McDonald, of London; Mr* and. Mrs. L. Urquhart, of Thorndale; Mr and Mrs. P. Sanders, Miss Ethel Kydd, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Pert McFalls, of ParkhllL