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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-06-28, Page 1Dr, Scholl’s Foot Demonstration POSTPONED Dr. Scholl’s Foot Expert, who was to be at this store on Thursday, July 5th, has had to cancel his engagement on account of sickness. We regret this, but he will come a bit later, and we will then announce the new date of the demonstration. ■ ' .........................................——-—----—— ... ......——■ MEN’S TROUSERS We have just received a few pairs of men’s worsted and summer trousers in brown • and grey shades. The Canadian Legion Exeter- Hensali Branch 107 i Summer Hand Bags EE We have a large range of ladies’ summer = hand -bags, bright colors,, new styles EE at $1.35, $2.50, $3,95 each 4 MEN’S = Goodyear Welt § Brown Oxfords 1 Gale Bros, genuine goodyear welt Brown S or Black Oxfords, sizes 6 to 11. Best value EE on the market and hard to get. Pointed ~ toe for young men and wider toe for older = men ~ at $6.00 pair 3 1 ' Flannelette Sheets at $1.30 EE Flannelett sheets, size 70” x 80”, in blue and white, and pink and white; only about == 40 left $1.30 each H Women’s | Canvas House Shoes Eg Leather or rubber soles, low heels—just sss the right shoe for the hot weather 1 at $1.19 to $1.65 pr. Children’s 3 Running Shoes J . In blue, beige and brown, oxfords or high ~-E shoes. If you are needing this style shoe ==1 for children buy them now while the sizes ~ are available. EE si .... Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday g — Canned Peas Q 91 c Standard quality, 20 oz. tins fcilL EE Kellogg’s Rice Krispies 9 olrfre S Oven fresh ...........................6 S Maxwell House Coffee £= 1 lb. bags ...................................“dtU S Kellogg’s All-Wheat 9 nlrUC XX With tomato juice glass free “ Londonderry Ice Cream Powder9 9 7» ~ Try this popular new product ............•"* « • L Aylmer Soups Ap = Six varieties to choose from ..Pv* HU Ut ■ Kraft Dinner n|r« 1 Q« = For delicious macaroni and cheese,”“5* = Multiplier Onions |L == While they last .....................Pc* 1U. JI — 1 ph°"e 32 Jones & May s^‘or | EXETER LIONS WHITE ELEPHANT BINGO LONDON LAD DROWNED AT GRAND BEND The first drowning of the season at Gihnd Bend took place Friday afternoon when Orry W. Callow, aged 15, of _ London, was drowned while swimming at the mouth of the river Aux Sable, With Carl Stewart, 13, also of London, the lad had at­ tempted tp swirn across the river mouth from one pier to the other when he got into difficulty. He had been in the water about fifteen minutes before being pulled out by Roy Jones, of ’London, and Harry Gill, of Grand Bend. Artificial res­ piration, was applied immediately by hydro and telephone linemen working near but without suc­ cess. An iphalator was rushed to the scene in 37 minutes by the Lon­ don fire department and artificial respiration continued for more than three hours by three of the London firemen but without success. The lad was pronounced dead shortly before six p.m, by Dr. J. Hubbard, coroner, of Forest, who attended with Dr. W, J. Mooney, of Parkhill. The body was first removed to the T. Harry Hoffman funeral home at Dashwood and later to the Evans funeral home in London. The hoy’s father, James T. Cal­ low, is in the army and stationed at Sherbrooke, Que. Mrs. Callow, mother of the victim, collapsed, when she was told of the tragedy by her daughter, the news having been telephoned to London by H. Klopp of the Brenner Hotel. Deceas­ ed was a member of St. Paul’s Ang­ lican church, London, and had just completed his third year at the H. B. Beal Technical School. PERSONNEL AT CENTRALIA IS BEING POSTED The buzz of airplanes which for months has been a familiar sound in Exeter has almost died -away. The training of pilots at No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia, has been con­ cluded and in its place a new Com­ mando course for airforce person­ nel, now destined for the Pacific, is under way. Practically all of the officers,, who . acted as instructors for the pilots in training, have been posted elsewhere and only a few of the ground crew, which number-, ed several hundred, have been kept on the station.. Many of them, who have made their homes in Exeter, have been posted out the last few weeks and . there is a noticeable change in th^mhber of people up­ on the streets And in the stores’ of town. The demand for houses and apartments, that have been premium, is now easing up. at a SERIOUSLY ILL The many friends of Mr. _ . Clarke will regret to know that is seriously ill Sunday evening garden at the taken ill and is care. Mr. Clarke has been a very active man in the community and with the Canadian Legion and will have the best wishes of for a speedy recovery. K.G. he On his at his home, while out in cemetery he was under the doctor’s he all DAY AT CEMETERY Decoration Day AUCTION SALE This Auction Sale will be held SATURDAY, JULY 7th commencing at 3.00 o’clock in the afternoon at STEWART’S GARAGE continuing in the evening' if donations are as anticipated. Collectors will arrange to call at the homes in Exeter, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of next week. Please give this are THE important matter your best attention as we donating the whole proceeds to LIONS BRITISH CHILDREN’S WAR VICTIMS FUND. This Fund requires your assistance more than ever before. Hydr0 Pole Broken, lAn autbmobile owned by Mr, John Wein, Of Crediton, and driven by Gordon Pasco, went out of con­ trol about three miles south of Exeter Monday evening and toolc to the ditch. It broke off a hydro* ■pole, went over a fence and landed in a field according to reports. Dominion Day, July 1st, falls on Sunday. Monday will be a public holiday. Soldiers Returning Several soldiers from this dis­ trict are expected to arrive home the latter part of this week. Among those returning on rotation duty are L.Opir Ralph R. Cornish, Of Ellmvillej Tpr, Keeland L, Jory, Sgmn Chester -O. Cornish, And L.CpL A,. J. Woodeock, ®f Exeter, and Cpl, R, T. Brock, Of EtOnSdll. ’ Among the renatriots is fciajor W. IL Hemp­ hill, formerly of Hensail, Saturday Night LEGION ROOMS ? DIVINE SERVICE Members of Lebanon Forest Lodgd A.F. & A.M. No. 133, will attend Divine service at the Credi­ ton United Church on Sunday, July 1. Service at 7,30 pan. The brethren are requested to meet at the lodge room at 6.45 p.m. An invitation extended to visiting brethren. Harry W, Lewis, W.M. G. W. Lawson, Sec’y. DECORATION GRAND BEND A very fine service was held at the Grand Bend cemetery Sunday afternoon with a large attendance. Mr. Norman Turn­ bull was master of ceremonies. An address of welcome was given by Mr. J. W. Holt. Mr. Thos. Love gave an outline of the history of the cemetery. Rev. W. T. Cleave dedi­ cated a memorial plot to the sol­ diers fallen in the last war and this. Appropriate addresses were given hy Rev. A. B. Irwin, of Exeter, and Hon. Fit, Lt. Cooper-Smith, padre at No. 9 S.E.T.S., Centralia. The Dashwood Band provided the music and led the large gathering in sing­ ing, A en up of the collection of $78.00 wag tak- for the permanent upkeep memorial plot. TAPE HONORED ' Helen Penhale and Colby entertained the is Attempted Robbery There was an attempted robbery at SouthCott Bros, store sometime Saturday or Sunday nights. Ent­ rance to the store Was made through a basement window but the would- be thief was unable to enter the main store. There Was no evidence •of anything having been stolen, The Stephen Federation of Agri­ culture lias received a prize of $25. from Huron County Federation for having held the greatest number of farm foruhis during the past season, Wo understand that tenders are being called for the hard-surfacing of Highway No. 88 from Russeldale to the Blub Water Highway and also Highway No, 84 from Heiishll to Zurich, This will bo Welcome news to those who use these much- traqplled highways. MISS Miss Shirley and Knit Club’’ Wednesday evening of last week in honor of Miss Mar­ garet Tape. It took the form of a weiner roast on the lawn, A pres­ entation was made to Miss Tape, On the Wednesday evening previous the bridge club, to which Miss Tape belongs, entertained her at at the home of Mrs. W. G. Coch­ rane and presented her with a handkerchief shower. The staff and pupils at the Exeter high school presented Miss Tape with a string of pearls. Miss Tape, who has been a teacher on the H. S« staff for the past seven years, has accepted a. position with the Port Arthur Col­ legiate Institute beginning in the fall. She has returned to her home at Highgate, Mrs. “Sit Russel dale Man Injured* Harold Willard, of RuSseldale, former well-known Hensall trucker is in the Stratford General Hospital following an accident Wednesday afternoon of last week, in Which he suffered back injuries. X-rays were taken In order to find the full extent of Ms Injuries. Mr, Willard was underneath a friend’s' car do­ ing some repair work when the jack slipped and the ear pinned •him down, it is believed he is suf­ fering from chest and spine injur­ ies. PRESENTATIONS MADE TO FIVE RETURNED MEN Five officers of the R.C.A.F., four of whom recently returned from overseas, together with mem­ bers of their families were enter- mined to dinner at Central Hotel Friday evening of last week by the Exeter reception committee for re­ turned men. They were FO, Gerald Lawson, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W, Lawson; Fit. Lieut, Ted Buswell with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, A. E, Buswell; FO, Robert Dinney with Mrs. Dinney and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Dinney; FO, Marvin Howey with Mrs. Flowey and his mother, Mrs, L, F, Howey and FO. ILorne Howey, D.F.C., now with Trans-Canada Airways, of To­ ronto, with Mrs. Howey, who were visiting in Exeter, The dinner as presided over by Mr. R. N. Creech in the absence of Reeve Tuckey who arrived later to add his greetings. Short addresses were given by Mr. Thos. Pryde, Rev? | N. J, Woods and Mr. J, Hendry and | instructor at an operational train- the presentation of pen and pencil ing station in Northern Ireland. In sets to each of the returned men May, 1944, he returned to Canada were made by Miss jleckell, Mrs. on leave for a few weeks and dur- . . time he was united in marriage with Patricia Russell, • of Exeter, now of London. In July he returned to England and was post­ ed for his second tour with the Coastal Command. On a flight over St. Nazaire, France, his plane was hit by flak forcing a crash landing in the sea. According to informa­ tion at the time the only survivor was taken prisoner by the Germans and on subsequent repatriation he confirmed the report of the crash, He remembered nothing of the crash being rendered unconscious and regaining consciousness only after being submerged in the water. He was severely wounded and has since been in hospital.. No has been received of the members of the crew. Bartie graduate of the Exeter high and was prominent in athletics. Be­ sides his wife and parents he is survived by one sister. Miss Shirley Motz, also of London. Although timers passing it’s still hoped that favorable news may yet be received. FLT. LT. BARTLE MOTZ NOW PRESUMED PEAD »Mr. and Mrs. R, l. Mot? are receipt of a letter from Ottawa stating that “It is with deep regret that, in view of the lapse of time and the absence of any further in­ formation concerning your son, Flight Lieutenant Roland Bartie Motz, since he was reported mis­ sig the Air Ministry Overseas now proposes to take action to presume his death for official purposes. May I extend to you and the members of your family my sincere sympathy in this time of gre.at anxiety/* Fit. Lt. Motz, who has been list­ ed as missing, enlisted in January, 19 41, at the age of .18 as wireless air gunner, training at Toronto, Guelph and Fingal and going over­ seas in January, 1942. After an advanced training course in Eng­ land he was posted to the African Coastal Command and on comple­ tion of his tour there acted as an in Creech, W. G. Medd, C. V. Pickard and Wm.' May, It wag the first oc­ casion to officially welcome FO, Lome Howey since his return from overseas several months ago. All of the returned men expressed their appreciation of the interest taken by the War Time Committee and of the parcels they had received from Exeter. AUTO ACCIDENT While returning from the barn dance at the farm of Thomas -Slav­ in, east of Hensall, Friday evening of last week, an auto accident took place at an intersection just north of - Exeter. Lloyd Stanlake was in the act of passing a car driven by Harvey Hodgson, of Ailsa Craig, when the latter made a left turn and was rammed by the Stanlake car. The front .of the Stanlake car was badly damaged and Kenneth Frayne, who was sitting in the front seat struck the windshield with his forehead, badly -shattering the safety glass but fortunately he was unhurt. Carl Hewitt was also a passenger in the car. DR. MISENER MENTIONED IN OVERSEAS DESPATCHES Major Clair Campbell Misener, whose wife, Mrs. Jessie E. Misener, and son, Dpnald, reside in Fenwick, has been mentioned in despatches in recognition of gallant and dis­ tinguished service overseas, accord­ ing to a list of awards announced by Canadian army headquarters. Early this year Major Misener re­ ceived a double promotion becom­ ing a major'' and also deputy as­ sistant director of medical service” for the Third Canadian Infantry Division. He is a doctor with the R.C.A.M.C. and before his enlist­ ment in 1940, practised medicine in Crediton, Ont. for 10 years. He spent three years in England, go­ ing to Normandy with the No. 5 Canadian Field Dressing Station. Shortly after he was transferred to Head.quarters of the Third dian Infantry Division. Cana- COMMERCIAL PUPILS SECURE POSITIONS A number of students taking the new commercial course in connec­ tion with the Exeter high school positions. Reta Wil- the local Montreal, secured a have already secured Misses Lois Sweitzer and lert are employed with branch of the Bank of Miss Beverley Myers has position in the office of the Artistic Dress Co., of London; Miss' Mar­ jorie Welsh is employed in the of­ fice of the Canada Life Assurance Co., London; Miss Evelyn Taylor will begin her duties in J. W. Mor­ ley’s office Tuesday of next week; Miss Delphine Jackson has secured a position in a lawyer’s office at Seaforth; Misses Ruby Dobbs and Bernice Tripp have been employed by the American Dress Co., London. This speaks well for the new course.,... .———-—......I Exeter Horse Wins Midnight Express, a pacer by Frank Taylor and driven Yearley, won. two firsts and a at the Clinton races Wednesday af­ ternoon of last week in his first start of the season.’ Midnight Ex­ press is a promising racer and Mr, Taylor has refused some tempting offers for him. He is entered today (Wednesday) at Stratford. owned by T. fourth Dies Of Wounds In German Prison Camp Major John A, Elliot, of Parkhill died in a German prison camp after being listed missing since December 5th, 1944 according to a telegram received by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Elliot, of London. Major Elliot was taken prisoner at the crossing of the Italy and died of 10th of January, been discovered. Major Thomas River Lamone In his wounds on the 1945, it has jhst Son of the late Elliot and Mrs. Elliot, of Parkhill, he was employ­ ed by the Parkhill Farmer’s Co- Operative befort the war. He went overseas as reinforcements office^ With the Canadian Infantry Corps. School closes Friday for the sum­ mer vacation. Some upper school subjects and some of the oommorcial exams are being written this week. report other was a school FAREWELL PARTY The choir of the James St. Unit­ ed Church spent a pleasant evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Quinn on Thursday of last week the occasion being a farewell party as Mr. and M,rs. Quinn > are leaving shortly to make their home in the Maritimes. Mr. E’. Lindenfield ex­ pressed the pleasure of having so many present and of the pleasant associations the choir had enjoyed. Mrs. Murdoch read an address of appreciation of the faithful service rendered the choir by Mr. Quinn and the. pastor, Rev. Mr. Irwin, spoke briefly also expressing his appreciation of the work of the choir. The rest of the eveniing was spent in playing games followed refreshments. by SURPRISE PARTY FOR MISS MARGARET HENRY A surprise party as a farewell for Miss Margaret Henry was held at the home of Miss Vera’ Decker Monday evening. Among those pres­ ent were the teachers of the Exeter public school staff and a number of friends. Miss Henry was present­ ed with an address, a pair of silver candle ‘holders and a china cream and sugar. Court Whist was enjoy­ ed followed by a dainty lunch. Miss Henry for the past two years has been teacher of the primary depart­ ment in the public school. She has been active in young people’s work both in Exeter and the county and ■as a talented reader she has assist­ ed with many a program, She is returning to her home in Bruce- field and following .the summer vacation has accepted a position on the teaching staff in London. TROUSSEAU TEA FOR KIRKTON BRIDE-TO-BE On Saturday afternoon and even­ ing Mrs. William A. Gilfillan enter­ tained at a trousseau tea in honor of her eldest daughter* Madaline, who Will be married to Clifford .Tory on Saturday, June 80, in the United Church at Kirkton at 2 p.m. The house was attractively decor­ ated with June flowers while a four tier Wedding cake and candles ad­ orned the buffet. Mrs. Samuel Jory receive at the door along with the bride-to-be and her mother. The many lovely gifts were shown by Miss Viola Gilffillan while the lin­ ens, Quilts, china, etc,, were dis­ played by Mrs. Ray Jory, Mrs. Hy. Beaver, Miss Doris Hill and Mrs. Keith MacLaren, Miss Wilma Gil- fillan displayed the trousseau en­ semble, During the afternoon Mrs. Asa Penhale and Mrs. Wilfred Sliapton poured tea while Misses Doris Penhale, 'Leona Dobson, Olive Parsons and Helen Shapton served. In the evening Mrs. Chas. Paul and Mrs. William Harding poured tea while Misses Ruth Harding, Doris Penhate, Mary King and Lvli Swartz served, Over 125 guests call­ ed during the day. Lois Purchase<l Property The property and householdThe property and household ef­ fects of the late William Snell, Main Street, were sold by public auction Thursday of last week. The property was purchased by AN. Wm. Sweitzer for $2,500, OFFICIAL COUNT REDUCES DR. TAYLOR’S PLURALITY Soldier Vote Mayors Liberals The official count by the return­ ing officer, Clark Fisher, in the provincial election in Huron, com­ bining the civilian and the soldier vote, has reduced the plurality of Dr, Taylor, Progressive Conserva­ tive, by 62 votes. The majority given Dr. Taylor on election night was 1,981 and now stands at 1,929, The total votes are Dr. Taylor 7,081; James Ballantyne, Liberal, 5,152; J. E. Huckins, C.C.F., 1,211, In the official count of the civil­ ian vote Dr. Taylor dropped eleven votes from that reported in the Times-Advocate on June 7th. In- polling sub-division No. 5 Seaforth Dr. Taylor was credited with 71 votes instead of 61, making the majority in Seaforth for Dr. Tay­ lor four instead of 14. There were changes in three of the Goderich polls deducting another from Hr, Taylor’s plurality. There were two changes in Mr. Ballantyne’s returns from Goderich but the total result was the same. Two votes were drop­ ped from Mr. Huckins' total at No. 1 Seaforth. In the soldier’s vote released on Monday the majority of the votes was for Mr. Ballantyne, the Liberal candidate, 212; for Mr. Huckins, C.C.F., 169, and for Dr. Taylor 171, PTE. WILBERT COWARD RETURNS FROM OVERSEAS Pte. Wilbert Coward, of Winchel- sea. a walking hospital case, has arrived home after over three years with ® the Canadian forces overseas. He arrived in London Friday evening and among those who were there to meet him were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John * Coward, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hern Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Tuckey and Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Duncan. Pte. Coward spent last Christmas with the forces in Holland and early in the new year while sheltering par­ atroopers as they came in he had the misfortune to have his leg badly fractured. He was in the act of jumping a ravine when he land­ ed on an obstruction breaking his leg and pinning him down. For an hour and a half he remained in the icy water of winter until re­ lieved by his returning companions and in addition to fracturing his leg ■ he developed diptheria. Major Maurice Harvey, formerly of Exe­ ter, was the physician accompany­ ing the wounded men home. UNION SERVICES Union services by Main Street and James Street United congrega­ tions will be held during the months of July and August. Rev. N. J. Woods will have charge of the ser­ vices during the month of July and the Main Street choir will lead the service of song. Services next 'Sun­ day, both morning and evening, will be heJd in Main Street church and on the following Sunday they will be held in James St. Church and will alternate each following Sunday. Mr. Irwin and the James St. church choir will have charge* during the month of (August. MISS ELLENTON IS GUEST OF HONOR On Wednesday evening of last week the Sunday School pupils, members -of the Guild, the choir and the Women’s Auxiliary of Trivitt Memorial Church enjoyed a buffet supper at the Parish Hall, honoring Miss Ellenton, bride­ elect, who has been associated with Trivitt Church for the past three years, while a member of the Exe­ ter High School staff. Seated at the tea table, laid with a lace cloth and 'small silver vases of yellow and lavender flowers, Mrs, Irwin and Mrs. Lownds poured tea. As­ sisting with the refreshments Were young ladies of the various organ­ izations. Following the tea, Mrs. Hunt spoke of Miss Ellenton’s sterling Qualities and of the loss the Sunday School will feel in los­ ing her. The presentation of a beautiful cup and saucer by her class, and a silvei' entree dish from the organizations was then made. Miss Ellenton replied in her very capable manner, Mr. Hunt spoka a' few words in her behalf, as did Mrs, Fullerton for lier class, Mrs. Vernon Heywood for the choir and Mrs. E, Davies for the Guild, lA very pleasant evening came to a •close by singing “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” and a prayer, fitting­ ly expressed bv Mr, Hunt Miss Ellenton was recently hon­ ored by the teachers and pupils of the Exeter high school when shez'was presented with Silver cand­ le sticks, a silver relish a silver flower bowl. dish and Injury Brinsley . Horse Shot Following While Cecil Ellwood, of and Frank Taylor were loading Mr». Ellwood*s race horse into Mi*. Tay- lor’s trailer, which Mr. Taylor was going to train at his heme in Exe- ter, the horse had the misfortune to put both front feet through a glass Window in the front of the trailer cutting his legs so badly that WhotL he fell backwards out of the trail* er to the ground one leg was al* most severed off by the glass* Mr. Ellwood at once called. Mr. Butler, of Lucan, and had: Mm kill thi> horse, 4