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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-05-10, Page 1Single Copy, 5 cents ’* rick J. O’Dwyer;the Unit- pealed ,out had come of Exeter Our the has Seventy-Second Ye$r in charge of the were given to in each platoon to Ross Knight, a dis^nce who attended gathered in many a nickle for the the service were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lw ciuh Established J 873 Subscription, $2,00 per year ’O OOJF Jones & May James St. Unit are holding a .. special.. Red Cross Service in James Street Church on 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 15c a ADMISSION: a5c The Late William J. Jones at 11 a.m. Hon. Capt., the Rev. E. Essex, Chaplain of Camp Ipperwash, as guest speaker. The Canadian Legion Exeter* Bonsall Branch 167 Saturday Night DANCE May 12 th in McKnight’s HaB, Exeter Music supplied by Bob More bis London Orchestra. Dancing 9-12 o’clock ADMISSION 50c ■ y and William J. Jones, well-known Hensall resident for many years, died at the home of his son, Arthur Jones, in St. Thomas on Monday, in his 85th year. Mr. Jones had gone to Spend the winter months in St. Thomas, becoming ill a week ago. He was a member of Hensall United Church and an elder. Born in Belleville, he farmed in -Stanley Township for many years before taking up some .years death of his wife some years ago, he made his home With members of his family. Surviving are three sons, Norman and Herbert, of Hen­ sall; Arthur,' St. Thomas, formerly of Exeter; a daughter, Mrs, R. J. Munn, Hensall; a brother, Alden Jones, London. Ths remains Vested at the Jones, service (public Church by his Burial residence in Hensail ago. Following the home of his son, Norman Hehsallj where a private was held, followed by a service at Hensall United on Wednesday conducted pastor, Rev. R. A. Brook* was in Baird’s Cemetery., Jas, Gibb, of Prince Albert,Mrs. Sask,, arrived Tuesday to Visit with her daughter, Mrs, and Mr. R. Mots. EXETER, ONTARIO, THUR5PAY MORNING, MAY Wth, 1945 THE LATE MRS. RYDALL Suddenly on Monday, May 1st, 1945 the death of Mary Evelyn Kydd, dearly beloved wife of Walter B. Rydall, of Shallow Lake, On­ tario, occurred at the General and Marine Hospital, Owen Sound, On­ tario. .The deceased was a native of Exeter where until 22 years ago she and her husband/who was in* the teaching profession, resided. Since that time they have been residents of - ’Shallow Lake Mr. Rydall continues in his profession. The late Mrs. was a member and organist ... . Shallow Lake United Church and was active in community work. Her passing is sincerely mourned by a host of friends. Surviving are -----, ~ ■ of and ot and and ...I__ was in charge of Rev. F. Sullivan, her pas­ tor,- assisted by Rev. W. Mair, of where chosen Rydall of the her husband, one son Jack, Bracebridge, her parents,. Mr. Mrs. Robert Kydd, formerly Exeter, now of Shallow Lake, two grandchildren. Bobbye Jim. The funeral service uui,’ dbSiBicQ oy jtxev* w. iV-iair, 01 i Thames Road and a cousin of the deceased, Rev. W. A. Monteith, of Fonthill, and was held from the Shallow Lake United church at 2.30 p.m. Wed., May 3rd with interment in Boyd’s cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Cochrane Noble. Bert Featherston, Arthur Dymott, Robert Cruickshank, Percy Noble and Kenneth Rourke, Besides those from the immediate neighborhood friends attended from Toronto, Exeter, Bracebridge, Tillsonburg, Listowel, Mount Forest, Hamilton, Fonthill, Meaford, Owen Sound, Wiarton, HepwOrth, Zi6n,_ Park Head, Shoui- dlce and other points. Mrs.- -Ben Case is at present a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. We are glad to report that she is improving nicely. VICTORY IN EUROPE IS OCCASION FOR WORSHIP AND REJOICING As the siren and bells the message that victory to Europe the citizens ,_ and community expressed their joy and gratitude in various ways. The news came through Monday morn­ ing but it was not until the news was confirmed by Ottawa at four o’clock in the afternoon was the siren sounded and the fire truck followed by a number of cars par­ aded the main street filling the air ■With noise, In ' the morning the Students of the Exeter high school headed by the cadets paraded through the town,In the evening a service of praise and thanksgiving was held in the James Street ’United church and in spite of the sport notice the church Was filled. Rev, Mr. Irwin presided and. assisting in the service were Revs. M, A, Hunt, N. J. Woods and Wm. Mair. The address of the eve­ ning was given, by Rev. K. MacLean and Mrs/John Hodgert sang a solo. Tuesday and Wednesday were proclaimed a holiday by Reeve B. W, Tuckey and the schools and business places have been closed. On Tuesday afternoon a parade was -formed in Exeter headed by the band with the Tuckey trucks con­ veying many of the children with flags. An effigy of Hitler was sus­ pended in front of the Reeve’s dec­ orated car and was afterwards burned in front of the Town Hali. Simon Sweitzer, as undertaker, wltn top hat, had a draped coffin of Hit­ ler. The horses, driven by Henry Green, were draped in black nets used before the advent of auto­ mobiles. The street was lined with many persons from the surrounding district. A parade of decorated trucks and cars from Zurich visited Exetei* in the, afternoon and in the evening the Dashwood Band follow­ ed by twenty-five cars paraded the Main Street - with horns honking and the band, playing. A dance was held in the evening at the Arena and one person re­ marked that they had never seen such a crowd Or had so much fun as at this old and new time dance. Bev. Mr. MacLean Mr. MacLean in his address Mon­ day evening stated that the first note to be sounded was one of thanksgiving to Almighty God. forces haVe fought bravely on battlefields jand noble work. . (co,hti^p-?zi>,pji-.page 8).;., FIRST INSPECTION OF HIGH SCHOOL CADET? The first inspection of the new­ ly formed Royal Canadian Army Cadets of the Exetei* High School was held on the school grounds on Monday afternoon when Major Young, cadet inspector of M.D. No. 1, conducted the review. Major Young stated that it was his first visit to the school and he was well pleased with . the showing of the cadets He commended the boys and their instructors and expressed ap­ preciation at seeing so many of the parents and friends. The pur­ pose of cadet training is to make loyal citizens. No nation will ever go to wax* against another nation when that nation is well prepared, said Mr. Young.The cadets were in threeplatoons commanded by cadet Capt. Warren Findlay. The platoon officers are Cadet Lieuts. J, Whyte, Ross Tuckey, Jack Hennessy; Cadet Sergts. Bob Gladman, Jack Whyte, and Don Easton; QM. Sergt, Don. Southcott. Following the march past when the salute was taken by Maj. Young P.T. drill was demon­ strated under the direction of Pte, ■Steve Molner, of No. 1 Platoon; Hugh Davis No. >2 Platoon and Bev. Alexander No. 3 Platoon. One of the highlights was the PT exercises of the H. S. girls under the direc­ tion of Miss Ellenton. Sgt. Ford, who accompanied Maj Young, sup­ plemented a few exercises. Lieut. E. Howey, of the H. S. staff, is the instructor and was inspection. Prizes the smartest cadet and were awarded Ivan Hunter-Duvar and Ray Snell. The names of the students on' the Honor Roll were read by Miss L. Zurbrigg. SWINE CLUB ORGANIZED A Swine Club sponsored by the Exeter Agricultural Society was or­ ganized in the Town Hall, Exeter, under the direction of Mr, Moore, acting agricultural representative for Huron.. There are close to 3 0 members. Officers elected were as follows: President, Gleptn Fisher; 1st Vice, Will Ford; secretary, Jack Heywood; coach, Wm.. Eilerington. The club will meet once a month and it is expected that they wil be taken on a trip to Toronto and through the plant of Canada Pack­ ers, They, will be instructed on feeding and1 judging- and' their"pigs" will be judged at the Exeter fall fair AUTO ACCIDENT Mr? and Mrs. W. G. Medd and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Layton, while on their way to Toronto Wednesday of last week, met with an ^accident on the Thames Roa'd. They"had motor­ ed about ten miles when one of the tires blew out and. their auto turn­ ed over. Mr. and Mrs. Layton both suffered a fractured rib and sus­ tained some bruises. Mrs. Medd was also bruised and shaken up. Fortu­ nately their injuries were not ser­ ious. A wrecker from Exeter brought the car back to town and Mr. and Mrs. Medd took the train the ’ same evening for Toronto where Mr. Medd was a member of the transfer committee of the ed Church,* of Clinton, of welcome DR. R. HOBBS TAYLOR IS RENOMINATED AS TORY CANDIDATE At an enthusiastic meeting in Town Hall, Clinton, Friday night of last week, Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, Pro­ gressive-Conservative member of the Legislature for Huron in the Drew administration was again the un­ animous choice of the convention. His name was ,the only name pre­ sented and was roundly applauded. Mr. J. W. Morley, of Exeter, president of the association, acted as chairman, with Clarke Fisher as secretary. Mr. Morley read a letter from Dr, Taylor intimating a wil­ lingness to again contest the elec­ tion. A letter was also read from his physician stating that his pro­ gress from a health standpoint has been excellent and that in a few weeks he would be able to resume his usual occupation. Mayor J. M. Agnew, addressed a few words and J. F. Edwards, of Palmerston, Progressive Conservative candidate in- Perth and L. E, Cardiff, federal candidate in North Huron, both spoke briefly. The principle speaker of the even­ ing was Hon. Geo. Cliallies, Toronto vice chairman of the Hydro Com­ mission. Mr. Chailies was introduc­ ed by Thos. Pryde. Mr. Challies referred to the opening of Ontario house in London, Eng., which would serve to advertise the farm products of Ontario and possibly persuade British industry to locate here. He stated that 6'00,00’0 meals had been served to Ontario men overseas. Mr. Drew's promise of paying 50 per cent, of the cost of education in Ontario had been implemented and he gave some figures of what this means to the county of Huron. Pu­ blic school grants had been increas­ ed from $29,453 to $94,22’0-; separ­ ate schools grants from $3000 to $7381 and secsudary schools from ’$10jO’00| to $66,680. ’Clinton Col­ legiate would receive $i7sl800; Sea­ forth $13,9001; Goderich $2.O,|0OO; Exeter $13,280; Hensall $1,507. Mr. Challies dealt in some length to the hydro situation in Ontario and the savings that had been made by amalgamating the Various sys­ tems. He referred to the reduction in the hydro rates and the savings it meant to the users, He outlined a plan of expansion in the post war period should the Draw government be returned. He estimated the ex­ penditure to be one million dollars a moiith for a period of five years. Cheers for Dr, Taylor were given at the close. At the Mayo Clinic Dr. J. G. and Mrs. Dunlop left by airplane ’from London Monday, eve­ ning for Rochester, Minn., where Mrs. Dunlop will enter the Mayo Clinic for treatment. Her many friends Wish for her a speedy rec­ overy. EXETER MOURN? LOS? OF PROMINENT CITIZEN IN MRS. B. W. F. BEAVERS Exeter mourns the loss pi one of its most prominent women in the person of Mrs, b, W, F. Beavers who passed away Wednesday of last week following a short illness. Mrs. Beavers was born in Exeter daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, Michael Eacrett. She received her early education ip Exeter at the public and continuation school, She accompanied her parents when they mpved to Brantford and ip 1906 she was married to Mr. Beavers In 1909 they moved to Exeter and since that time Mrs, Beavers has taken a most active interest in all that pertained to the welfare of this community. She was a member of the Main Street United Church and was active in the various wo­ men s organizations. She was prom­inent in* W.C.T.U, work and for three years was the county presi­ dent. During her tenure of office Huron County was made the ban­ ner county for new members. For several years she was leader of the L.TL; j In I?30 Mrs‘ Beavers was glven bv Mr a elected to the Board of Education SI head^ablt and during her fourteen years in bead table office she rarely missed a meeting. She was instrumental in the erec­ tion of the two pillars that mark the entrance to the south of the village. During the first and second World wars Mrs. Beavers was an enthusiastic worker for the Red Cross. She usually took her knitting to any meeting that she attended. She was the mother of the Eastern Star in 'Exeter being instrumental in its organization and in the solici­ tation of its members. She was the second worthy matron of the chap­ ter. Surviving are her husband and three sons, Lloyd, of Detroit; George E., of Morrisburg, and Reg. L., ox. Sarnia; five grandchildren; one sister, Miss A. Eacrett, of Preston, and two brothers, Richard, oi Florida, and Vess, of Brantford The funeral service was held Satur­ day afternoon in the Main Street United church, the church being filled by her sorrowing friends. The floral tributes were magnificent, there being over fifty floral offer­ ings. The service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Woods assisted iy Rev. Mr. Hunt. The bearers were Messi’s. Wm. May, G. S. Howard, B. Nt Francis. John Ferguson, Fradk Taylor and Harold Whyte. Members of the Board of Education and of the Eastern Star were present in ■M;«b.Qdy: .and -, acted -as ..flower- bear­ ers. The blinds were drawn during the hour of service throughout the business section of town. Among CHARTER PRESENTED TO ZURICH LIONS Wednesday evening of last week was a banner night for the Zurich and Exeter Lions clubs. Zurich. Lions received their charter at a banquet in the Lutheran church, shed and the Exetei* club, sponsors of the new club, with their ladies attended, the banquet .in a body. The Ladies Aid of the Lutheran church served a most sumptuous repast, the tables being nicely dec­ orated, the shed was also dec­ orated with evergreens and stream," ers making a very fitting place for the gathering. Representatives were present from Goderich, Seaforth,. Blyth, St. Marys, Mitchell, Milverton, London, Clinton, Parkhill and St, Thomas. J, Albert Traquair, president Of the Exeter club, acted as chairman. Prayer was offered by Rev. E. M. Heimrich. A toast to “The King” was proposed by C, V, Rickard; to "The Ladies” by Thomas Pryde, responded to by Mrs. P, J, O’Dwy­ er, Mr. Traqnair gave a fine ad­ dress, An address of welcome was ’given by Mr, Albert Kalbfleisch, At i were a number of prominent Lions and these were introduced by Dalton Higgs, of St. Thomas, Deputy District Governor- William Waterman, . of Windsor, district governor, presented the charter and in a short address stressed the benefits of Lionism to a community. The officers of the club were introduced and installed by three International councillors, Wm. Carrol, of Mitchell, Nelson Hill, of Goderich and Earl Nichols, of London. The new club were the recipients of many gifts, the pres­ entations being in charge of Bruce Malcolm, of Toronto, district sec­ retary. The Exeter club presented a gong and gaval; the London club a Union Jack; the 'St. Thomas club an American flag and other presen­ tations were a picture of the King, framed copies of the Code of Ethics and the Aims and Objects of Lion- . ism; a president’s lapel pin and a secretary’s lapel pin and a fine box The charter and the gifts were ac­ cepted by the new president, Dr, O’Dwyer, A splendid program wound up a Very successful evening. It consist­ ed of selections on the accordian by Sgt. Grundnitski, of Exeter, solos by Wm. Manning, baritone, of Lon­ don, selections by Willie Bell, Scotch Comediah • and- tricks- by -My-. ers, the magician. All were heartily applauded. The tail twisters kept the gathering in good spirits and Beavers, -of Detroit; George E. Bea­ vers, ,'of Morrishurg; Mr. and Mrs. Reg. L. Beavers, of Sarnia; Miss A. Eacrett, of Preston; Mr. ana Mrs. S. R. Eacrett, Mr. George Eacrett, Mr. Edgar Kaufman, Mrs. Greta Kenyon and Mrs. Kathleen White, of Brantford; -Miss Isobel Turnbull and Mrs. Ida Sanders, ot London; Mr. and Mrs. R. .Single- ton, of Glencoe; Mrs. Ida Brown and Mrs. Eunice Eacrett. of Sarnia; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kirkby, of St. Marys; Mr. Geo. ,S. Beavers, of Russeldale; Mr, and Mrs. John Dempsey, Mr. and Mrs. A. Warner, of Bayfield, The officers are, president, Pat- 1st vice, Ivan W. Yungblut; 2nd vice, Theodore C. Haberer; 3rd vice, Wesley B. Cox- on; secretary, William A. Siebert; treasurer, Chester L. Smith; tail twister, George J. Deichert; Lion tamer, iLeroy A. O'Brien; directors, John M. Turkheim, John W. Mer- ner, Edwin Tascho, W. V. Dinnin. While assisting Dalton Finkbein- er, the new butcher in skinning a beast last Saturday, Dick Watson was struck in the forehead with a sharp knife inflicting a wound that required six stitches to close. WO.. Frederick Charles Sovereign of Lucan, is one of the many Cam adian airmen held prisoners by the Germans, Who were -liberated by the advancing Allied Armies PEACE (Rev. James Anthony, M.A.) As we write one little chap is dancing up and down with happi­ ness unalloyed as he tells us with nothing short of ecstacy “Dad is coming home.” Yes, coming home to find the little toddler whom he left taking his first steps, but now a sturdy boy. Mother had kept Daddy living in the little fellow'i heart. “Will will soon be here,” j mother ran to the man, "The war is little grayer and Stooped. She has •heavy load and none too sound. over. The joy bells ate ringing and never were tones quite so sweet. We were told to keep on working by the wise ones, but what’s the use? Our hearts are away too full for that. Yes, food is needed and we’ll produce it with God’s bless­ ing, but today we want to shout dance and sing for pure joy. The heart strings that tightened when we heard of Dunkirk and Dieppe are loosening so rapidly that our eyes are becoming over moist and though the day is the Veal thing for the mefry month of May we are blowing our noses. Ah, It is a great day. We Wish the siren could scream ten times as loudly till its 8 a field to tell her over!” Dad is a mother is more been carrying a sleep has been But that all is A a shrill tones pierced the awful halls of death to show Hitler his tumbl­ ed Babel tower and remind Mussol­ ini of his apples of Sodom. But we wish that we could hear that great voice of Roosevelt this hour with its healing and its sure guidance for us. And Mr. simply must hear him. We want to see him' and these kakhi clad lad­ dies to whom life was but a little thing in comparison with freedom and the call of duty. AU is not over That pestilence, tjiat Black Death of the Pacific must be dealt with, and our .brave men and women un­ der God will do that very thing. We’ll have another ' day of rejoic­ ing unrestrained and we’ll join With choristers who sang of peace on earth and good will to men. Peace? She comes over1 the moun­ tain and sea and on the air and there’s healing in her Wings. To the praise We’ll give ever after who this glory showed and surrender. To our lives and our immortal sure guidance ’Churchill? We God above both now and May day His made our foes we rededicate Him we leave __ _______ ___ till the day of everlasting peace shall dawn and all how aching hearts shall be healed by the leaves Of the Free of Life. Him ‘with dead LOCAL ITEM APPEARS IN PAPER OVERSEAS Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Rowe have received a letter from their son L. Cpl. A. W. Rowe from somewhere in Belgium. He states: ‘‘While writing I notice here in a paper called The Maple Leaf, printed here for the armed forces, that Orval Cann’s cow has had her sixth pair of twins. I don’t those twins are but to me as it is the I have had for a hope my mail soon me.” Note—The item referred to appeared in the Times Advocate was broadcast on the air and ap­ peared in a number of papers. know how old it sounded good only home news month. I sure catches up with SAY “THANKS” WITH BONDS While the war -may be over as far as Europe is concerned, and casualties will be much lighter or cease altogether, still the need for money to’ carry on occupation of Germany, relief necessities and re- ■ habilitation is still great—conse­ quently we are all called on to supply much - money—-to oVerstfb- * scribe the 8th Victory Loan Cam­ paign— to say “thanks” with Bonds and more Bonds. The canvass continues with re­ newed effort and there Is not much time left to put yottr municipality over the top. The following are the amounts needed by the several south Huron Municipalities; ’Zurich and Hay West is over the top with 107.5 per cent. Hensall and Hay East needs $32,000 more. Exeter needs $24,000 more. Usborne needs $25,000 more. Stephen East needs $30,000 more. , Stephen West needs $34,000 more. - The canvass at the Exeter Can­ ning Factory was parttally made on Monday, anj already* they have gone 150 per eont. of tlieir with mbre to follow. 'TRY A WANT AD—THEY RAM A New World Dawns — Your Victory Bonds Will Help Restore Peace •0