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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-05-17, Page 1Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 17, 1945 A styles clearing at $10.95 each. per lb. 43c We are in the market for a limited quantity of good Potatoes. Phone 32 Glenwood Diced Carrots choice quality, 20 oz, tins Royal York Coffee lovely glass tumbler free 4Big B’ Brand Work Shirts Palmolive Soap A 99 pGiant bars, 3 for 25c; reg. bars “ Stokeley’s Tomato Soup 9 fnr 1 10^ oz. tins ................................* 1U1 2 for 23c MEN’S SUITS Regular Models Tails and Short Stouts Are you tall? If ,so, we have a very nice assortment of Suits for you in this model, in Browns and Blues, We' can fit you, in sizes 38 to 42. Also all sizes up to 46 in * Men’s Short Stouts and Regular Models. Men's Fawn Raincoats These are very popular and hard to get We have them in sizes 34 to 44 at $12.00 each. WOMEN’S HAMBURG HOUSE SHOES Straps or Oxfords at $1.45 to $1.65 HAUGH’S 88 OVERALLS Sizes 34 to 44 at $2.59 pair. Sale of Women’s Oxfords & Fancy Shoes *at $2.00 pair. Several bunks Women’s everyday Oxfords, and fancy Pumps and Straps, all sizes, bargains.real SISMAN SCAMPERS Boys’ and Youths’ Rubber Soles All Sizes. RUNNING SHOES all sizes, Navy and Beige colors. All above lines of Coats are on sale at greatly reduced prices. We have about a dozen good staple coats in black and navy, carried over from other seasons. Good ■ staple styles clearing at $10.95 each. Ask to see our Big B Brand Work Shirts for Spring and Summer, the best value we know of at from $1.00 up. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Dutch Sett Onions 9 good linn stock, while , they last “ Junket Rennet Powders assorted flavors .............. Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Cereal bowl free with .... Robinhood Rolled Oats Quick-cooking, 5 lb. bags each 25c Your Superior Store llllllllllllllllllllllllN James St. Unit are holding a .. special.. Red Cross Service 9in James Street Church on at 11 a.m. Hon. Capt., the Rev. E. Essex, Chaplain of Camp Ipperwash, as guest speaker. a The Canadian Legion Exeter- Hensall Branch 167 Saturday Night DANCE May 19th in, McKnight’s Hall, Exeter Music supplied by Ids London Dancing 9 - ADMISSION SOc Bob More Orchestra. 12 o’clock and The directors of the Huron Hol­ stein Breeders’ Club have planned th offer a total of $450 as prizes ait the Huron Black and White Day to be held in connection with the fair at Blyih September 14th. A V-E DANCE Winners In the Victory Loan Poster Contest In aid of the Red Cross, at COOK’S HALL, CENTRALIA FRIDAY, MAY 18 Old and New Time Dancing Music by FLANNIGAN’S ORCHESTRA • sponsored by Centralia War Service Unit Admission:, 40c single, 75c couple Hot Dog Booth “Sunbonnet Jane of Sycamore Lane” By the Students of HenSall Continuation School Centralia United Church Wednesday, May 23 under the auspices of Group 1 of the W.A* Admission: 35c and 20c X RED CROSS SHIPPING The following is the list of art­ icles shipped by the Exeter, Branch of the Red Cross on May 17th. Knitting—Army: 2 pair service soX; 2 pair gloves, 2 R.N. sweat­ ers, Airforce: 2 pair service sox. Navy: 23 pair service sox, 17 T.N. sweaters, 52 scarves, 23 pair gloves, 1 pair hurricane mitts. \ Sewing—British Civilian: 25 pair rompers, size 1; 75 pair combina­ tions, size 2; 101 gauze diapers, 44 ladies knickers, size 16; 1 tody's coat (6); 1 knitted suit '(6); 56 knitted Washcloths. 18 large quilts. 4 Crib quilts. 45 layette articles. 3 British Refugee; 1 boy’s suit (6). every municipality IN HURON COUNTY OVER THE TOP Huron County has gone well over the top in the 8 th Victory Loan, The Saturday returns show<- ed that $4,068,800 had been raised in the county and in addition the ! Aiv drill Artiw 11 a ri Cail (P 9 6 A ‘Ajr Schools bad subscribed $280,* 000, The final returns which at time of going tq press have not been tabulated <111 add to these figures. The quota for the county was $3,175,000 and for the Air Schools ality in scribed the list having r, . __Their quota was ”’$79,500 and they haye raised $173,150, percentage 217.97,. ................. The latest available figures for this section are; ' Exeter, quota , $159,500, raised $213,100, per cent. 133,60, Zurich and Hay West, quota $97,500, raised. $129,400, per cent. 132.71. Usborne, qubt&i $108,000, raised $131,150, per cent. 120.50. Stephen West, "1, raised $85,200, per cent, 120, Hensall and Hay East, quota $108,500, raised $116,050, per cent 106.95. .j Stephen East/ quota $71,000 raised $77,950, per cent. 106.95. $170,0Q0t Every munieip- the county have oversub- their qupta Brussels heads and wins the shield for the highest percentage. Single Copy, 5 cents Seventy-Second Year quota $ 71,00>0', THREE CANDIDATES FOR FEDERAL ELECTION The official nomination of can­ didates for ;the ^federal election to be held Monday^ June 11th, was held in the Hepsall Town Hall Monday afternoon^ The nominations were received by K. M. McLean, of Seaforth, -returning officer, fol­ lowing which a public meeting was held with Mr. Albert Kalbfleisch, of Zurich, acting as chairman. There was a splendid^ attendance at the meeting. The first speaker was Mr. W. H. Golding, of Seaforth, the present Liberal member at Ottawa, followed by Mr, G. A. Cann, of Exeter, C.C.F. candidate and Mr. Thos.‘ Pryde, of Exeter, Progressive Conservative candidate. Each speak­ er was allowed a'half hour and Mr. Golding was given ten minutes reply. to PTE. CHAS, COX WOUNDED-JN ACTION ■ Mrs. . HannJ^^We'ehtiy; receive d” word from Ottawa that her son Pte Charles Cox; who is with the Nova Scotia Highlanders, ■ was wounded on April 28. This was the 3rd time that Charles has been wounded in action. According to information received Charles was wounded from a blast and it is presumed that it was a land mine during a forward push against the enemy. In his prostrate condition he was tramp­ led on by some of the advancing men and among other suffered Word has been received from his brother-in-law, Cpl. Gordon Mat­ tingly, who has visited with him in hospital, that he is progressing satisfactorily. injuries he a fractured shoulder. P. O. GERALD W. LAWSON LARGE CONGREGATIONS FILL CHURCHES FOR SERVICES OF PRAISE Airmen and Veterans at Trivitt Church The Trivitt Memorial church was filled Sunday morning when mem- bers of the airforce from No. 9, S.F.T.S., Centralia, the members Of the Exeter-Hensall branch of the Canadian Legion and veterans and the newly formed H.S. cadets par­ aded to the church for a service of prayer and thanksgiving. The par­ ade assembled at the pillars south of the town -and headed by the. Centralia Kiltie Band and Group Captain Fullerton marched to the church. The Centralia , brass band and the W.D,’s also took part in the parade and the band assisted with the music at the church. The H.S. cadets in their new uni­ forms, led by Cadet Captain War­ ren Finlay made a very striking and impressive appearance. The service at the church was conducted by Rev. Group Captain E. read the scripture PO. GERALD LAWSON IS SAFE OVERSEAS Many of the reports published have been grim and depressing dur­ ing the war weeks that have passed but with the fall of Germany comes pleasant news of men released front prison camps and the period of an­ xiety has been lifted from many a heart. There was rejoicing in Ex­ eter Tuesday morning when it was learned that Mr. and Mrs. George W. Lawson had received word from Ottawa that their son, .Pilot Of fleet Gerald W. Lawson, 'had arrived back in the United Kingdom on May 10th. Gerald was reported missing April 27. No details have been received as yet, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cornish, jof Brucefield, have received word that their soft, John Carlyle Cornish, with the R.C.A.F., who has been a prisoner for months, has been freed by the Allies. L.Cpl, William Robert Dalry.mpld'; son of William Dalrym­ ple, of Brucefield, has also been freed. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Hawxins have received’ word that their neph­ ew, Bob. Becker, son of -Mr. ana Mrs. O, Becker, of New Hamburg, With the- R.C.A.F.,'.who had, been in several prison camps Over a per­ iod of months, has also been ru- leased, L.Cpl. John Alexander Stephens, son of Mr. and Mrs. David C. Stephens, of Woodham, who was reported missing overseas the first part of March, this year, is now reported as liberated. Born in St. Marys, he received his education at Woodham. He enlisted 1943, with the R.C.|A.S.C., abroad in June, 1944. He ■ferred to the infantry after to Britain. His wife and son, reside in .St. Marys. in May, and went trans­ going Billie M. A. Hunt. G. Fullerton lesson. Two solos were sung by Sgt Mary Coop­ er, of Centralia. The special speak­ er for the occasion was Fit. Lieut. G. A. Cooper-Smith, padre at No. 9, Centralia. The speaker said that it was fitting that V.E. day and Mothers Day should be observed together as it was -the mothers that bore the great anxiety during the terrible years of war. He stat­ ed that while many people might doubt the hand of God in many of the battles on land and sea, there were many instances were the suc­ cess of the Allies was due to causes beyond the control of hu­ man energies. No one can tell what God can do in answer to a nation’s prayers. Canada had been fortu­ nate in that there had been no bombing of our cities and there has been no starvation. F, 0, HAROLD L. BROWN CREDITON OFFICER , IS PRESUMED DEAD Flying Officer Harold L. Brown, R.C.A.F. aged 20 years, only spn of Henry M. Brown, of Crediton, is now for official purposes presumed dead. He had previously been re­ ported missing aftei’ air operations over Warsaw, Poland, last August 5 th. Flying Officer Harold Brown enlisted at Manning Pool, Toronto, in May 19 42 with the R.C.A.F. as wireless air gunner. He trained at ’ No. 3 Wireless School, Winnipeg and No. 5 Bombing and Gunnery School, Dafoe, Sask., where he graduated and received his wings and was awarded a commission. He went overseas in June 1943. Prev­ ious to his enlistment he was a student at the Radio College of Canada at Toronto. Overseas he was attached to the R.A.F. in Italy • At the time he was reported mis­ sing F.O. Brown was flying arms to Poland. Mr. Brown received a letter from air-vice marshal M. IZycki, Headquarters of the Polish Airforce as follows “I find on a list which has been forwarded to this Headquarters the name of your i son, Flying Officer Harold L. Brown as missing from operations over Warsaw. The names of all those who took part in . these pper- tions to relieve our underground forces fighting for the liberation of Warsaw will always be kept in grateful remembrance by our coun­ try men.” Ten Baptisms at James St. A combined service of thanksgiv­ ing and rededication with a Moth­ er's Day service was held in James St. United Church Sunday morning. The attendance was exceptionally large. Beautifulr baskets of spring if lowers adorned the. p.ulpi|,’ one lovely bouquet being in honor, of the late Mrs. C. W. Christie b> members of the family. A> quartette was sung by Messrs. Walter Cut- bush, . A. E., Wuerfrh,’L. Wein and E. Lindenfield. An appropriate ser­ mon was delivered by the minister, Rev. Mr. Irwin. A feature of the service w’as the baptism of ten children as follows: Arthur Roger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cann; Bronwyn Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. S. Gillis, Stratford; Lester Gordon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Heywood; Sandra Lee, daughter of Fit. Sgt. and Mrs. G. J. Martin; Douglas William, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Penhale, Shirley Victoria, daughter of Sgt- and Mrs. Lloyd Reynolds; Lynda Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Westcott; Joan Marlene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roylance Westcott; Marilyn Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bissett; “ Irma, daughter of Mr, and .Norman Kleinfelt. The Late Arthur Mitchell Mr. Arthui’ Mitchell, a life-long 'resident of this community, died Tuesday at his home in Exeter, in ■his 76tli year, Deceased had been, ailing born years third concession now occupied by his son Earl. He was "active in municipal politics serving on the council for a number of years and for two years he served as reeve and a member of the county coun­ cil. He was an elder in Caven Presbyterian church. Mr. Mitchell was twice married. His first wife was Mary Whetstone who prede­ ceased him ten years. Eight yearu ago.he whs united in marriage with Mrs. Josephia Pollen, his bereaved widow. Besides his son, Earl, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alvin Moir, of ITsborne; also four sisters, Mrs. Emery, of Toronto; Mrs. Evan Dew and Mrs. Dan Dew, of Usborne, and Mrs, Frank Hill, Of Detroit; and one brother Jack, of Hensail. There are six grand­ children. The funeral, private, will be held from his" late residence Thursday afternoon with Rev. Mr. MacLean officiating. Interment will be in the Exeter Cemetery. most of the winter. He was in Usborne and for many he lived on a farm on the EXETER H.S. STUDENT IS GOLD MEDALIST Among the graduates from the University of Western Ontario are several from this Joynt, of Hensall, ent of the Exeter winner of a gold history and receives his B.A. gree. Jack R. Kestle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Kestle, of Usborne, lias secured his B.A. in the honor business administration 'course. Wm. Morris, of Staffa, has secured his B.A. in philosophy; Elizabeth Ryan of AilSa Craig, secured the Bachel­ or of Science degree in a course for nurses; Jean Falconer, of Brucefield, and Mildred Haberer, of Zurich, have received certificates as public health nurses. Ruth Mrs. EXETER COUNCIL The regular meeting of Municipal Council of the Village of Exeter wag held in the Town Hall, Wednesday, May 9th, with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Bierling, Dignan, Hern and Sweitzer present. The minutes of the last regular meeting of April 16 and the special meeting of April 27 were read and adopted on the motion of Council­ lors Dignan -and Bierling. Communications were read and dealt with as follows: Workmen’s Compensation Board re assessment, Department of Municipal Affairs re Educational Grant, Department of Munitions and Supply re wood, Hospital for Sick Children re grant, Association of Assessing Officers re membership—all filed. Department of Highways re re­ surfacing of Main St. It was«agreed that the matter of resurfacing Main St. be laid over until a complete job might be made of it and that the Clerk notify the Department to this effect. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Bierling and Dignan: Russell Snell, rep. 4 Truck $2.50; Mrs. secretary Exeter Red _ __ _ p’enses No. 17, Bood Clinic 16.93., Workmen's Compensation Board, assessment 54.75; Huron Lumber Co., lumber 9.07; Receiver General of Canada, car wood; EXeter P.U.C. St. lighting 233.21; Western On­ tario Motorways, snowplowing 30?00 Relief—Jones & May, groceries 12. R. G. Seldon & Son, coal, 9.00; Hatter’s Dairy, milk, 2.50; Hunter’s Meat Market 3.00; John Stire, labor, Emerson Cornish, 12.50; Wm. Laverty, drains, 5.50; Rd. Davis, Cleaning streets 33,25. All motions were carried. Adjourn­ ment 6n the motion of Councillor Hern, regular the A Victory Loan Poster Contest was held in both rural and Urban Schools and the judging was com­ pleted on Monday afternoon by Mr. Dave Root, of Stratford Collegiate Institute. The prizes for each of i the winners was a $5.00 War Sav­ ings Certificate donated by the Huron County Council. Grades 1, 2, 3, in the Rural Elementary School — First prize, Terry Wade, of S.S. No. 5, Stephen Township; second prize, Lloyd Pen- found, of U..SIS. no 12, Hullett Tp. Grades 4, 5, 6, Rural Elemetary -r-First prize, Maxine SpeiraU, S.S. No. 10, Grey Tp.; second prize, Kathleen Cathers, S.S. No. 18, Howick Tp. Grades 7, 8, Rural Elemetary— First prize, Billy McPherson, >S,S. No. 4, West’ Wawanosh; second prize, Helen Erratt^ S.S. No. 3, Stanley Tp. Grades 1, 2, 3, Urban Elementary Schools—First prize, 'Joyce Haw­ kins, Clinton Public School; second prize, Bobby Carrick, Wingham Public School. Grades 4, 5, 6, Urban Elementary Schools — First prize, Joyce Haw­ kins, Clinton Public School; sec­ ond prize, Bobby Carrick, Wingham •Public School. ’ Grades 4, 5, 6, Urban Elementary Schools—First prize, Lloyd Me- Quiggln, Victoria School, Goderich; second prize, Barbara Wright, Ex­ eter .Public School, Grades 7, 8, Urban Elementary—- First prize, John Fellows, St. Pet­ er’s School, Goderich; second prize, Rosemarie Hunfalvy. (For all -Secondary school pupils, first prize was ’won by Marlon Peck •from the Clinton Collegiate Insti­ tute, Second prize was won by Harold McCutcheon of the Brussels Continuation School and Eunice Penhale of S.S. No. 6 Usborne won third prize. Miss Jean » Elliot has been going around with She had the the ligaments V.E. day. the aid of crutches, misfortune to spfain of her right foot on reel on Fire V. Heywood, Cross, ex- Time Sheet­ drains 13.35; labor, drains 0. V. Pickard, clerk. Dashwood Man Graduates R. B. T’urnbull, Dashwood* was among tile students to receive the degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B. V, Ss.) at the graduat­ ing exercises of the Ontario Veter­ inary College, Guelph. district: Carey a former stud- High 'School is medal in honor de- Crediton Soldier Wounded Mr. »,and Mrs. John Sims of Cred­ iton, received word last week from Ottawa that their son Private Fred­ erick John Sims had been officially reported wounded in action on April 25th. One indication that he was not seriously wounded was the statement that he was remaining on duty with his uiiit. Two Prominent Residents A Honored Before Leaving The Session and representatives of the Managing Board and Wo­ men’s Organizations of Caven Pres­ byterian Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sillery last week to express their good wishes to Mr. Jos. Senioi- and, Mr. J. Grieve members of the Session, and regret at their departure from Exeter. Mr. Senior and Mr, Grieve had long been active members of Caven church and as a remembrance of their associations in ' the church a pen and pencil set was presented each of them.to Former Resident Weds Sgt, Thomas Brooks, son of add Mrs. Robert Brooks, of ronto, formerly of Exeter, waa married May 5 th to Miss Frances Helen Reece, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, J. C. Fteoce at St. Andrews United church, Emerson, Man., and visited 'with his parents while oil their wedding trip. Mr. To- wae Male Choir at Main St. “If there ever was a time in the world's history when Christian peo­ ple should pause and give thanks to Almighty God, it is now,” de­ clared Rev. Woods in his sermon last Sunday morning. Like the chil­ dren of Israel of old, we have been delivered by the hand of our Crea­ tor and Protector. Our enemies were well trained and well equip­ ped but they lost because God is not on the side of might. Our earn­ est prayer should be, “Thanks be to God who giveth us the victory.” Things might have been different had the English army been de­ stroyed at Dunkirk and England invaded in 1940 by Hitler. We must give thanks to God for the sacrifice of the men and women of our arm­ ed forces, who willingly offered their lives in defence of freedom, and many of them paid the supreme sacrifice. Prayers of thanksgiving should also be given on behalf of the doctors, nurses, scientists and Red Cross workers who have done so‘ much to lower fatal casualties. Not only should this be a time of thanksgiving, but also a time of dedication — dedication to the things that belong to peace. Let us not forget a year from now or ten years from now the price that has been paid for our deliverance and so live that war Will never again be seen on this earth. A men’s choir under the direction of Mrs. Willard provided the music for both services. In the morning a Choir of junior girls sang. As it whs Mother’s Day, the rite of in­ fant baptism was administered. Ronald Alton Kestle, son of Mr, and Mrs. Harry Kestle, of .London, and Muriel Diane Neil, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Neil, of town* were baptized, Mr, W, '0, Pearce, superintendent of the Sun­ day School, assisted the minister at the morning service Which was a combined church and Sundaj School Session. “The foundations Of Peace” the who have done the number of Death of Geo. Mawhinney The funeral of the late George Mawhinney, of Crediton, was held last Thursday afternoon, May 10th* at his late residence. He was born in Mt. Bridges, Ontario, October l>2th, 1861 and at an early age moved to the Township of Stephen. He was married to Mabel Ann Martyn 56 years ago and to thia union were born three children, a daughter Who died in 1903 and two sons, Chester, of Exeter and James, of Stephen Township. One grand­ child, Betty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Mawhinney, also mourns the passing of the deceased. One brother, James, and two siB- ters, Mrs. Wm. Martyn and Mrs. James Lawsdn, all of Exeter, sur­ vive. The pall bearers were Wm. Schrader, Russell Schrader, Harry Yearly, Thomas Yearly, Edgar Ma­whinney and Alberj Keyes ahd these were all nephews of the de* parted.. Many floral tributes expres­ sed the profound sorrow over the passing of Mr. Mawhinney and told of the deep sympathy to those who mourn, was sermon tehme in the evening the text was Dsahn 46: “Be and know that I am God. I be exalted among the heathen; (continued on page 8) Lieut. T. J. Page, who has been With the Canadian forces in Brit­ ish Columbia is expected in Exeter to-day (Wedhesday) to visit with Mrs. Page and the twins at the home of Mrs. Hannigan. Lieut. Page will leave shortly for overseas on occupational ditty, . '