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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-08-02, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 2, 1945Established 1873 Single Copy, 5 centsSubscription, $2.00 per year WAR PRISONER VISITS WITH MR. AND MRS, PRYDE Seventy-Second Year Store closed Civic Holiday, Monday, August 6, Open all day Wednesday, August 9. ■—----——— —------—----.----»■—— .g. ........MT at 50c a skein See our stock of woollen blankets and bed throws, also new chenille bed spreads. We have just received a shipment of a 4-plv Monarch Knitting Yarn, suitable for socks, sweaters, gloves, etc., in the follow­ ing colors: Grey, Royal, Navy, Scarlet, Maroon, Sand and Green. This is a very serviceable yarn, and reasonable in, price at 50c per % lb. skein Ladies’ and Misses' SUMMER DRES EDUCED in PRICE In order to clear out the balance of our Ladies’ and Misses’ Summer Dresses in a hurry we are offering them at greatly reduced prices, many as low as GRAND BEND INHALATOR TWICE IN DEMAND Members of the Grand Bend life saving team with their new jnhala- tor had two emergency calls during the past week, On Wednesday, July .25, they were called to Ipperwash when Ronald McCoy, aged 9, of London, was drowned when he was carried under by a wave while bath­ ing. The inhalator was rushed to Ipperwash by Eric McIlroy, Harold Whyte and Constable Harold Kend­ rick but their efforts at resuscita­ tion were futile. On Sunday evening an emergent call was sent from Parkhill when six-year-old 'Carol Bloomfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 'Jas. Bloomfield, of Forest, ' wnc drowned in the Aux -Sable the farm south of into the McIlroy, was river which runs through of her uncle eight miles Parkhill, How she got river is not known. Mr. Jim Whyte, Mr. Kendrick and a couple of others took the inhalator’ to the scene arriving there about twenty minutes after receiving the call. After working for three hours there was no sign of life. LADIES’ AND MISSES’ Summer House Coats on Sale 4 only Ladies’ and Misses’ Summer House Coats, sizes 14, 16, 18. Regular price $5.50 To clear at $3.95 each Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s SUMMER ANKLE SOX sizes 5 to 10%, white and colors, new ship­ ment just arrived at from 20c pair up Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday New Colored Cheese ILOff the piece ...........................gCF 1D« DUC Apple and Raspberry Jam panji 24 oz. jars (2 coupons required) .vuvii Aylmer Pimento Stuffed OlivesAn„l.Fresh? packed, 6 Oz;-jars .:Z^'.;..'......vatla £«/v Aylmer Grapefruit (16 oz. jar) No coupons required, extra value .. Jdl wdv Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Always popular ................ Aylmer Tomato Juice Large 20 oz. tins ............ „ Snowflake Ammonia For general cleaning '..........J**-* Aylmer Green Pea Soup 9 Fine Special value .....................................UUo wJL 2 pkgs. 23c ....2 for 17c ,S3.„—............... -.......-.............. ........■ .... . ....... .............-.......—.......— " '■ ■■ POULTRY—As we are now engaged in the removal of our poultry warehouse in prep­ aration for our new seed building, we will not be receiving live poultry until further notice, except such lots as have been previously arranged for. When the dressed poultry season arrives, we will be handling this as usual. EIGHT NEW TIRES, MONEY STOLEN AT HENSALL Supertest Gas Station, highway No. 4, Hensail,: operated by Melvin Moir, was broken into Wednesday night of last week. Eight new tires, $75 worth of cigarettes and one ■battery were stolen. Thieves gained entrance by ‘breaking a window. County Exeter, Constable John Ferguson, is investigating. LEFT FOR AUSTRALIA Keith Colby, nee Shirley. Mrs. Penhale. a war bride of Sgt. Pilot Colby, of Melbourne, Australia, who was a graduate of No. 9, S.F. T.S., Centralia, left Saturday for Montreal enroufe to join her hus­ band. At Montreal a party of Can­ adian brides will gather and pro­ ceed to New York and thence to their port of embarkation. Mrs. Colby was the guest of honor at a handkerchief shower at the home of Miss GWenneth Cann Wednes­ day evening ofweek.. A social, evening was spent followed by re­ freshments^ Mrs. -Colby, a popular young lady of town, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther J. Penhale, will have the best wishes of a host of friends for her future happiness. with of Dublin, and a former the Exeter High School Mr. William Carlton of Mrs, A. S. Davis, of FORMER EXETER RESIDENTS MARRIED IN OTTAWA Mr, and Mrs, Wm. C, Davis, of Ottawa, called pn friends in Exeter Wednesday while on their honey­ moon. They are spending a week at Grand Bend and will visit in Detroit and points in Western On- tario. Miss Ruth Helen Hills, daughter pf the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Hills, teacher on staff and Davis, son Exeter, and for a number of year» an employee of the Exeter Times- Advocate, were married 'Friday, July 27th, in the church of St. Alban the Martyr, Ottawa. Rev, C, L. G, Bruce officiated. The bride chose a daytime gown of white silk jersey with a green straw hat and green gloves. Her bouquet was American Beauty roses and bouvardia/ Mr. and Mrs. Walter Garlick attended the bride and groom. Following a small re­ ception at the Chateau Laurier Grill, Mr. and Mrs. Davis left on their wedding trip, Mrs, Davis travelling in a white linen suit and Panama hat. They will take up residence in the Whitehall Apts., 655 Rideau St,, Ottawa, Their many friends here will join in con­ gratulations and best wishes. WILL RETURN WITH BRIDE Lieut. Grant W, Taylor, who has ■been overseas with the Canadian Army for over two years, arrived in Halifax last week. Grant is re­ maining in Halifax and will be married on Saturday following which he and his ’bride will visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hec­ tor Taylor. Grant has been men­ tioned in despatches and his many friends here will welcome him home and extend their congratula­ tions. REMODELLING STORE IN HALIFAX AT TIME OF EXPLOSION Telegraphist Graham Bell the R.C.N, at Halifax was there at the time of the big explosion. Ip writing to his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Thos. Bell, of Elimville he tells how he and his wife were eating came. when would .ground been there, clothes to a swamp four miles away where with other Haiifaxou- ians they spent a sleepless night wondering with each blast if the city would be destroyed. His ship, with others, was moved out to sea and when he went on duty he had to take a small boat to reach it. Mrs. Bell has witnessed two dis­ asters since coming to Halifax from Vancouver in the spring—the V-E day riot and the latest ammunition explosion. supper when the first flash They ran out of doors and the concussions came they have been thrown to the if they had not already They took food and to a swamp four are the Fit. Lt, Bill Brydc, flf Torautdii Who recently returned from over­ seas after spending twenty months as a for a Thos. down taken to the famous interrogation centre at Frankfort-on-Main where the Luftwaffe tried to obtain informa­ tion from the captured British air- men. In his own words ;he says, “I was then transported to Sagan, in Silecia, where I remained in a camp with about a thousand other Brit­ ish and (American airmen. We re- mained there until the Russian ad­ vances got too close for the Ger- man’s comfort, when they began to •panic and ordered us on a march last January which lasted for five days, trekking across Germany. The German supplies at that time had (become very precarious and they had no food for us on the ■march, consequently we had to ’beg and exchange food from the peasant houses on the road, when the armed guards weren’t looking. At the end of the five days march we were then packed into railway cattle cars and locked in there for three days only to be let out for half an hour each day. We eventually arrived at a large mixed camp of about twenty thousand of all nationalities at a. place called Luckenwalde where we were half starved most of the time, and living under grim conditions. The Russians began 'making their spectacular advances again and April the twenty-second we saw Russian tank and armoured hides of all types roll into camp, to liberate us. We remained at this camp for some time after the Russians had liberated us as they did not seem to know what to do with us. An American Army officer and ' myself broke out of the camp and made for the Ameri­ can lines ourselves. At one place I was the guest of a young married couple who had been slave labor­ ers, now living in a fine home with every comfort. »The home had been taken from a Nazi hy the Russians and turned over to the couple. Ar­ riving at the Elbe river the bridges had been demolished and I secured a ride over in a boat. At the Molder river I also crossed In a boat help­ ing to row ’the boat. A Frenchman in charge of the boat at first was antagonistic but after learning who I was became very friendly. I ar­ rived at an American camp and eventually got back to England?*4 i prisoner in Germany, visited, few days with Mr, and Mra« Pryde, pi town. Bill was shot over Germany in 1943 and prisoner. He was first taken WILL CELEBRATE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY Main Street United church now making preparations ' for celebration of the fiftieth anniver­ sary of the present church and the 101st anniversary of the beginning of Wesleyan Methodism in Exeter. The anniversary will be observed on Sunday, October 7th, when, it is expected that two fqrmer members now in the active ministry will have charge of the services. Rev. John Walker, of Harrow, for a number of years a missionary in China, will preach at the morning service and Rev. E. Aidworth, of St. Marys, will preach in the eve­ ning. An old time choir will lead the service of song. It is expected that many former parishioners will be present and a reception and re­ newal of acquaintances will be held the Saturday evening previous In honor of the occasion the par­ sonage has been repainted and Tlios. Walker is now engaged in in painting the dxterior of the church. The church basement is to be remodelled and redecorated. An .historical compiled, chairman charge of on the ve- the J Mr. C. L. Robertson is making some extensive alterations to his drugstore and the living apartments above the store. He has added six­ teen feet to’ the rear of the build­ ing, Part of the " -addition will be used to enlarge the front "of the store with an imposing dispensing room in one corner. A- small room will be used for an office and an­ other for a private consulting room. New incandescent lighting will add to the attractiveness of the store and a new floor covering is being laid’. The living apartment has been enlarged and a sunroom added with western exposure. When completed Mr. Robertson will have a most attractive place of business that will be a credit to the Main Street. booklet is now being Mr. B. W. F. Beavers is Of the “’ committee'*' in the arrangements. Home From Overseas Lieut. Robt. Graves, of the R.C.N. who recently returned from over­ seas after serving on one of Can­ ada’s corvettes, is holidaying with Mrs. 'Graves and son Stephen at their s Bend. Graves’ W. Taman. 87th Birthday Congratulations to Mrs. George Monteith, Thames Road, who cele­ brated her 87th birthday on Tues­ day,. July 31st. summer cottage at Grand They visited with Mrs. ’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.The Late Mrs. Cudmore The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Ann -Cudmore, who died at the home of her niece, Mrs. J. C. Snell, on Monday, was held Wed­ nesday afternoon from the Rowe Funeral Home and the body was taken to the Harpurey cemetery at Seaforth for interment. Mrs. Cud- more’s maiden name was Mary Ann Flintoff, widow of the late Henry Cudmore, and she was in her 9 3rd year. Mrs. Cudmore’s home was in Seaforth but for some time she has- been residing with her niece. Jones & May Your || Superior = Store ^IIIilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllH Phone 32 RETURNED STAFFA MAN PRESENTED WITH PURSE Buried in Exeter The Canadian Legion Exeter- Hensall Branch 167 BINGO Saturday Night *5 . LEGION ROOMS Proclamation! * • I hereby proclaim Monday, Aug. 6th as a public holiday in the Village of Exeter and ask all citizens to observe it as such. . B. W. TUCKEY Reeve At the ship’s store of a naval station, a young sailor was patient* ly waiting his turn to buy a present "for his wife, a Navy nurse. A Navy wife elbowed her way ahead of him In line. “Beg pardon, madam, I got here first?’ The Woman drew herself up. “My husband is an of­ ficer?' she snapped. “What rank?” “Ensign.” “Sorry?* said the sailor, stepping ahead. “My wife’s a lieutenant.” Next Clinic Wed., Aug. 8th Marriage is an institution Marriage is love Love is blind Therefore Marriage is an In­ stitution for the Blind. Commuter: “Well, I’ll tell you, Jones, I wear the trousers in my home?* Jones: “Yes, but I notice that right after dinner you wear an ap­ ron over them.” Waste Paper Needed A circular from the Department of National War Services states! that paper is now definitely 'Can­ ada’s No, 1 war material shortage, It is essential for supplying, feed­ ing, clothing our armed forces. Paper fights the Japs in the air, On the land, on the sea, under the sea. Believe it or not there ate TOO,<000 military uses for waste paper. Save your paper now for the next drive. Old cartons are es­ pecially needed. Union Services Half Over The first month of the union services by Main St. and James St. United churches has been concludba and the services have been fairly well attended. Rev. N. J. Woods, of -Main Street church, was in charge of the services for Juiy while Rev. Mr, Irwin was on vaca­ tion. Mr. Irwin has returned and will have charge of the services for August while Mr., Woods takes his holidays. Main St. choir led the service of song during July and this month the James St. choir Will he in charge. Try our Classifieds—They pay! PRESUMED DEAD Fit. Sgt. Robert Bruce HOdgins, R.G.A.F., son of Mr. add Mrs. Henry Hodgins, reported missing over France a year ago, is now pre­ sumed dead, according to word re-1 ceiVed by his parents, who live at R.R, 8, Parkhill. His brother, AB. Earl Hodgins, R.C.N., after serving a year on the Atlantic, has left for the Pacific. Honoring LAC. John Morris, re­ cently returned from two years’ overseas service, a group of friends assembled at Staffa hall on Friday, night to welcome him.. An address was read by George Coyne, and the ■presentation of a purse of money was made by Michael Doyle. An hour of dancing followed, music being supplied ‘by the Ryan- McQuaid orchestra. Lunch was served. LAC. Morris has volunteer­ ed for service in the Pacific area. The funeral of the late John Frederick >Krueger, who died in London on July 24th, was held from Mr. E. R. Hopper’s funeral parlors 'Friday afternoon of last week with interment in the Exeter cemetery. Mr. Krueger was born on the homestead farm near Dash­ wood and was never married. He made frequent visits- to Exeter to renew, old acquaintances, Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. D. McGill, of London, and Mrs. Abe Bagshaw, of Calgary. * Return From Alaska Trip Rev. A. B. and Mrs. Irwin have returned home after a .very enjoy­ able trip to Alaska. They travelled around 9 000 miles going as far as Skagway from Victoria, B.C., by boat and then by train over the old mountain trail of 189 8 to Lake Bennet. They spent some time visiting in some of the cities their return trip. in on BOWLING NOTES A men’s Doubles jitney was on the local greens Thursday ning of last week. There were four rinks of doubles and three of trebles. First prize was won by W. G. Medd, G, W. Layton and B. M. Francis and second prize by Ted Davies, W. J. Smith and W. E„ Sanders. held eve- Two local rinks took in the tour­ nament at Clinton Friday evening of by Dr. RoulSton, B. M. Francis, J. M. G. last week. Second prize was won Southcott and R. G. Seldon. W. Medd, G. W. Layton, Ted Davies and W. El. Sanders had out of three. two the the wins Tues- local Six rinks took part in ■day evening jitney on ■bowling greens. The bowling sea­ son got away to a poor start owing to the unfavorable weather but the greens are now a favorite spot each evening. The greens never were bet­ ter than they are this season and will be hard to beat anywhere. Thursday evening a mixed trebles [jitney will be held and on Civic Holiday a Trebles tournament is being held with two games -being played in the afternoon a*d one in the evening. Winners Tuesday eve­ ning were Mrs, Howey, Geo, Ander­ son, Bert Rivets add Ulric Shell; second, Clarence Boyle, Mrs. Hop­ per, T, O. Southcott and R. G. Sel­ don. Seriously III Mr. John Hunter, aged 91 years, is seriously ill at his home. Mr. Hunter was ill for three weeks at Victoria Hospital, London, and for the past three weeks has been quite ill at his home here. Recuperating Nicely Mr. J. W. Morley, who recently underwent an operation at Victoria Hospital, London, was able to be up and dressed Tuesday and is ex­ pected home to-day. His many friends hope that he may soon be out and around again. Harvesting Well Under Way ' Harvesting is now well under way. Most of the fall wheat has been cut'and threshing is the order of the day. The wheat is turning out fairly well. The first wheat to be delivered at Cann’s mill brought in Saturday by Mr. Jones. was Cecil Mr. James Grieve, who has in California with his son, L. Grieve and Mrs, Grieve at Santa Monica, has arrived back6 In town and is renewing old acquaintances who are pleased to see hirfhback. been Mr. F. At Brother’s Funeral Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. May in Mitchell Tuesday attending the funeral of Mrs. May’s brother, the late Alfred Davis, of Calgary, Alta. A former member of the House of Commons for Calgary East and a former M.L.A., Mr. Davis was born at Mitchell where be served terms as mayor and councillor. He moved to the West in 1910. He is survived by one daughter, a stepdaughter, three brothers, William, of Toron­ to; H. D.» of Mitchell and Thos, M., of Winona, and one sister, Mrs. May. were Mr. Frank Taylor, of the Huron Lumber Company, left Saturday to visit with his mother in Winnipeg, We Understand Mrs. Taylor had the misfortune to fall recently receiv­ ing some injury. Mr. Maynard Margison has re­ ceived his discharge from the R.C. A.F. and is at present in Toronto where he is taking a course in carpentering. Mrs. Margison, who is- employed With Canada Packers, expects to join him shortly. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Cudmore and family have returned to To­ ronto and Mr. and Mrs. N, Floody have returned to holidaying witlu Mr. Lihdpnfield at their tage" at "Grand Behd. Windsor after . and Mrs. E. summer cot- of Vancouver Mr. Lorna Johnston, is visiting 1 in Kincardine for a eouplo of days* | plane, Mrs. J. C. Barrett, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Dinney. Mrs. Barrett, who is 83 years of age, flew from Vancouver to Toronto and enjoyed the trip’, She expects to return by Softball at Elimville The Elimville Girls softball team, were at Lucan Monday evening and played a return game with the Lucan team. The Lucan team were again the winners. The Lucan girls have been beaten only once this summer with Ilderton as the win­ ners. The Elimville line-up was as follows: Eveleen Dobbs, catcher; Mrs. Harold Bell, pitcher; Brock, 1st; Marjorie Johns, Burdene Clark, 3rd; Mrs. Brock, ss; fielders, Eunice Penhale,. Marion Murch, Mrs. Alvin Cooper; Dorothy, Etllelene and Eilene Johns and Mirs. Clarence Hawkins. The fielders play part time. A game was played Tuesday evening against -the Thames Road girls at and Elimville won. Anna 2nd; Cliff with Winer Were Elimville Mr.- and Mr, and .Recent visitors Mrs. W. E. Mrs. Ben Agert, of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. C, F. Chambers and sons, of London Township, Dr. A. X>. C« and Mrs. MoLagan, of Preston. Father: “You ought to be asham­ ed of yourself, not knowing what you learned at school today. Willie Brown always knows.” Bobby: “Yes. but lie hasn’t so far to go home.” NO PAPER NEXT WEEK In order to give our staff a holiday tliOi’e will be nd .paper issued next week. Th© office . will bo closed Saturday and the following woek.