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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-08-23, Page 1Single Copy, 5 cents EXETER COUNCIL Girls’ Brown Loafers =s the Clerk, committee sidewalks the re- of banquets veterans in with mein- Those pres- Red Cross Society and a three-month survey of peeds this FOUR MORE HONORED ON RETURN HOME FROM OVERSEAS THE LATE JOHN HUNTER Mr. John Hunter, a. life-long resi­ dent of this community, passed $eYenty«-Secc>pd' YearEstablished 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 23, 1945 3 different styles, widths A to C, sizes 4 to 9. The ideal summer and fall shoe for high school girls and others. Get a pair while out sizes are fairly good. Open toe and assortment in P heel. We still White, Sand, Sizes 4 to 8. have a fair Brown, etc. Sisman Scampers The regular meeting of the Mu­ nicipal Council of the Village of Exeter was held In the Town Hall on Monday, August 20 th, with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Bierling, Dignan, Hern and Sweit­ zer present. The minutes of the last regular meeting of lAugust 7 were read and adopted on the motion of Coun­ cillors Sweitzer and Hern. Communications were read and dealt with as follows: County of Huron, re hospitaliza­ tion. 'Filed, County qf Huron, re hospitaliza­ tion; responsibility accepted, The roads and bridges reported the work on completed. Mr. G. Cann, through EXETER OLD BOY IN CHARGE OF BLOOD DONOR SERVICE = i requested that the Council take MEN'S SUITS HATS, etc While men’s suits are scarce we still have a few in regulars, tails and shorts. Also all colors in men’s Vankirk Felt Hats at $3.95 each Men’s Sanforized Work Pants Just received, 5 dozen Blue Denim, San­ forized Work Pants, sizes 30 to 44, in leg lengths 30 to 34 at $2.00 pair An ideal boy’s summer shoe, sizes 11 13 and 1 to J. to Men’s Farm Boots Good quality men’s and boys’ farm boots, Buy now while we can give you your size. /Men’s brown and black Oxfords Genuine Goodyear Weits in Astoria, Gale and Williams make, sizes 6 to 11 at $6.00 to $8.50 pair As leather is very scarce, anticipate your needs, and. get a pair while we have all sizes. steps to protect his right of way to mill through his property whicn •is being used as a public parking space. Councillor Hern was given power to help Mr. Cann in this matter, The following accounts and ordered paid on the Councillors Hern and Mrs. Vernon Heywood, Exetei’ Red Cross, expenses No. 19 blood clinic $13.20; Cudmore’s Gravel, 61% yards 61.50; R. G. Seldon & Son, 308 bags cement 20-0.20; John Hunkin, self and grader 53.30, labor 27.00, 80.30; C. V. Pickard, pd. Amelia. Acheson, meals returned men 10.75; County of Huron, hospitalization 34.85; Time Sheet: John Stire, labor side­ walks 3 8.05; Win. Laverty, labor sidewalks 37.10; Ralph Willis, labor sidewalks 2.00; Richard Dav­ is, labor, cleaning streets 23.45; Reuben Mclnnes, team and mower 24.00, All motions were carried. Ad­ journment on the motion of Coun­ cillor Dignan. ' C. V. Pickard, ClerK. were read motion of Bierling: secretary According to a Canadian Press despatch from Toronto, there is fro be an immediate closing of the na­ tional blood donor service of the /Canadian .plans for the blood pitals in view of possible of a peacetime nouncement was •C, Urquhart, ciety’s national executive commit­ tee, Mr. Urquhart said with the end of the war the need fox* blood serum among the armed forces is practically eliminated and pointed out that there is sufficient blood serum on hand in Canada to cover veterans’ needs and emergencies for the next six months at least. Services of Dr. W. S. -Stanbury, who was in charge of the blood service in Britain during the war Under the British Ministry of Health, has been retained for the forthcoming survey. Dr. Stanburj- is an Exeter Old Boy. of Canadian hos- country with the early .development service. The an- made by Norman chairman of the sp- URGENT NEED FOR CLOTHING tasks Also cheaper lines at $4.25 and $5,00 pair Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Grapenuts Flakes 8 oz. pkgs. ............. Hillcrest Shortening t Always popular, .1 lb. pkgs........’uttvai l.J'L. Apple Jelly 2-1 fluid oz. jars (2 coupons) .. Aylmer Pimento Stuffed Olives9QP Fresh packed, 6 oz. jars ..................Cavil AuL 2 for 17c Ingersoll Rideau Cheese a L 1 or Ingersoll Malted, % lb. pkgs vdCO ItFC Aylmer Vegetable Sotfp or Tomato Soup, 10 oz. tins - Fry’s Pure Cocoa % lb. tins 19c .... Junket Powders Assorted flavors ... 2 for 15c 1 lb. tin 30c PARTNERSHIP FORMED Mr. and Mrs, Reg. Beavers, Garry and Roxanne, have moved to Exeter from Sarnia into the resi­ dence on John Street recently pui- chased from Mrs. Venner. Mr. Beavers is entering into partner­ ship with his father, Mr. B. W. F. Beavers in the hardware -business. For seven years he has been with the customs department at Sarnia and previous to that time spent nine years with the Canadian Bank of Commerce. We? welcome them to our midst, -k One of the most urgent now confronting Canada is that of collecting some ten million pounds of clothing for the men, women and children of liberated Europe. All must be aware of the desperate plight of these people. The Cana­ dian Allied Relief Fund is organ­ izing a national 'clothing collec­ tion from coast to coast and -by this means it is hoped to secure at least ten million pounds of clothing which is to be 'Canada’s contribution towards meeting the needs of 125 million persons, in­ cluding 30 million children. The collection will take place across Canada from October 1st to the 20th. Organizations will be set up in as many districts as possible. PARENTS TO LOSE BABY BONUS IF CHILDREN PLAY HOOKEY ... per pkg. 12c ■El"™ ....... ....................................................... M 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. GILLIES—MILLER dent away at his home early Wednesday morning at the ripe old age of 91 years and 8 months. Mr. Hunter was born in Usborne Township on the farm now occupied by his son R, D. Hunter. He wag the son of the late Richard and Jane Huntex4 and was the last of a family of five brothers and one sister. He is ^survived by his bereaved widow, the former Martha Dew, now in hex* 90th year, also two sons, R, D., on the homestead, Warren, of North Battleford, and one daughter, Mrs. Richard Dickens, of Lucan, Mr, Hunter retired 40 years ago and moved to Exeter and for many years had an agency for pumps and windmills, being widely known and highly esteemed throughout the community. He was a member of James Street United Church, He has been undex- the doctor’s care fox* the past nine weeks and in June spent two weeks in the hos­ pital. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Rowe (Funeral Home with inter­ ment in the Exetei’ Cemetery. The Reception Committee of Exeter Wartime Board for the ception of returned- veterans were hosts to four returned men afr a ibanquet at the Central Hotel Friday evening: of last week. This was just another in the series for entertaining the small groups together ■hers of their families, enfr included Sgmn. Chester Cornish and wife and his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Emmerson 'Cornish; ,Tp’r, Lee­ land Jjpry and wife and his parents, Mr, and Mrs. gamuel Jory; LAC. Eldred Simmons and his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Wesley -Simmons; LAC. Harry Hennon and wife and. Mrs. Laura Harvey, Reeve B. W. Tuckey acted as chairman and af” ter a very sumptuous repast, ex­ pressed the pleasure at having the boys home again and the desire fro -do everything possible to assist them in their return to civilian life, Rey. A. B. Irwin spoke a few words of welcome On behalf pf the clergy. Mr. R. E. Pooley, president of th© Exeter-Hensall (branch of the Canadian (Legion, extended a warm welcome emphasizing the fact that the Legionaires stood for service and that service is the foun­ dation of a successful life or a successful society. Mr. J. L. Hendry ; of the Soldiers' Rehabilitation Committee, spoke of the assistance that give. On boys and pencil set. Mr. R. N. Creecn - made the presentation to Chester Cornish; J. H. Jones to Leeland Jory; W. G. Medd to Eldred Sim­ mons and J. M. Southcott, to Harry Hennon, The boys all expressed theii* appreciation. MICHIGAN CAR IS STRIPPED OF TIRES AT GRAND BEND / During the early hours of Sun­ day morning an American car was stolen at Grand Bend and three miles from the village it was strip­ ped of four wheels and the tires. A Plymouth coach belonging to Wm. Hannah, of 10340 Elmira St., Detroit, was parked on the high­ way a short distance north of the Brenner Hotel and according to the police it was towed away about half past one Sunday morning. Constable Jos. Desjardine, of Grand Bend, notified County Constable J. Ferguson and - with Chief Norry they drove to the Bend going out on Huron Street. While making a turn about a mile from the Blue Water highway they discovered the auto abandoned on the farm of Jos, Desjardine with one wheel of the car in what was once an old cel­ lar, now^ filled with rubbish. Three wheels had been taken from the car and also the spare wheel. The one wheel in the cellar they were unable to take off. It is believed that the car was towed to the spot and the wheels and tires stolen. Three spare wheels were secured and the car was driven away. Mr. Hannah had arrived at the Bend the day .previous. No trace has been found of the stolen wheels. I committee is ever ready tu behalf of the municipality the were presented with a pen WINNERS OF FIELD CROP COMPETITION ANNOUNCED Following are the results of the field crop competitions sponsored by the ~ ' There Galore oats. The Oscar Hodgert, Exeter, Strang, Hensail, 90; W. R. Dougall, Hensail, 89; Ed. Hendrick, Credi­ ton, 88; Frank Hides, Centralia, 87; Percy Passmore, Exeter, 86; Verne Pincombe, Exeter, 85; Nelson Stanlake, Exeter, 83; Clarke Fisher, Exeter, "" . — ter, 77; ton, 71; Exeter were barley Agricultural Society. 13 competitors for and 16 for white barley results are: Exeter, 94j, John 91; H. H. G. Galore Tuckey,Unlawful absence of children from school will automatically cut off payment of family allowances, it was announced by the Ontario Department ' “' munication ties. - Unlawful would include neglect of by their parents, as well as truancy by the girls and boys themselves. The Dominion Government will stop checks going to any mother whose children, for whom she is receiving allowance, are absent from school without just cause such as illness. Investigation into the reason for any child staying away from school will be made by the regular school truant officer. ■If the warning to parents fails to produce good attendance of chil­ dren at school, the officer and in­ spector are instructed by. Govern­ ment authorities to make recom­ mendation that the family allow­ ance be cut off. This recommenda­ tion will go to the regional direc­ tor of family allowances, who will then act. ’ of Education in a com- to local school authori- absence of children children 80; Andrew Douglas, Exe- W. C. F. Oestricher, Credi- Wilfred Shapton, Exeter, 69. The judge for barley was Rob- Dublin. • competition was M-cCormick, of were: "The Homestead.” • home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Miller, R.R. 1, Ayl­ mer, was the scene of a charming wedding when theii’ only daughter, Marion Aileen Miller, B.A., 'became the bride of Harvey G. Gillies, B.A:, of Exeter, son of Mrs. Gillies, of Rodney, and ’'the late A. Gillies. The spacious lawn was decorated with gladioli and ferns, an effec­ tive setting for the garden wed­ ding. The ceremony was performed ■by the bride’s uncle, Rt. Rev. J. H. Arnup, moderatoi’ of the United Church of Canada. Given in marriage by her father, the winsome -bride was gowned in crisp .faille taffeta, made with bil­ lciwing sleeves and fitted bodice, accented by peai‘1 trimmings and wide skirt, with dipping hemline. A floor-length veil with halo headdress completed her -costume with which she carried a shower bouquet of red roses and bouvardia, and wore a single strand necklace of pearls, the gift of the groom. Mrs. Wray Miller, sister-in-law or the bride, was matron of honor, wearing a floor-length gown of pink net with blue headdress and shoulder-length veil. -She carried an arm -bouquet of Talisman rosea. Charming in her frock of turquoise blue taffeta and carrying a basket of summer flowers was little Mari­ anne Summers, cousin of the bride as flowei' girl. LAC. Wray Miller, Belleville, at­ tended the groom. Wedding music was played by Miss' Corrine Miller, of London, Foj' her daughter’s wedding Mrs. Miller ' dress ming roses, royal cessories and corsage bouquet of pink roses and lilies. A reception was held at the Get- tag Rose Room, St. Thomas, about 50 guests being present. For the wedding trip to Muskoka the bride went away in an aqua blue -frock with which she wore beige chesterfield coat and beige accessories with of Talisman roses. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Gillies will reside ai Exeter, where the groom is a mem­ ber of the high school staff. Prior to her marriage the bride was a member of the staff of Aylmer High School for tbe past three years and was active in church and community life. SOAP SUPPLY THREATENED BY AMERICAN TOURISTS ert McKercher, of The white oat judged by R. J. Brantford. Results were: Robert Cann, Exeter, 95%; Harry Coates, Centralia, 95; Alan Walpin, Park­ hill, 94%; W. C. F. Oestricher, Crediton, 93; Earl Shapton, Exeter, 91; Percy Passmore, Exeter, 90%; Carl Fisher, Exeter, 90; Charles Prout, Centralia, 89; Frank Hicks, Centralia, 88; George Link, Dash­ wood, 87; Edgar Cudmore, Hensail, 84; Nelson Stanlake, Exeter, 83; Wallace Makins, Exeter, 82; Robert Jeffrey, Hensall, 81%; Joseph Ker- nick, Exeter, 81; William West­ lake, Hensall, 79. With the influx of American tourists there has been an exodus of Canadian soap and ^bap-flakes. Practically all American visitors are taking back with them some soap and some soap-flakes. One American car passing through town, stopped and the occupants got out and each went to a differ­ ent store and returned with soap­ flakes and then drove off. We were interested one day this week in see­ ing an American car .parked op­ posite the office and the occupants coming from different directions and storing away Lux and Rinso in the back compartment. Merchants for several weeks have been porting an active demand for ferest lines of merchandise by visitors from the south. Jones & May Your H Superior ee Store flllllllllllllllllllllllllllHIlillHM Phone 32 The Canadian Legion Exeter- Hensall Branch 167 BINGO MRS. WM. COOPER PASSES re- dif- our ATTENTION Volunteer Blood Donors National Blood Donors Committee has decided that all clinics will now close, owing to cessation of hostilities and since there is enough serum on hand for veterans and emer­ gencies for some time. The Exeter Lions Club and The Red Cross Society wish again to extend their profound thanks to all donors of blood — doctors —- nurses and other workers — as well as those who so kindly contributed to this most worthy life­ saving cause. EXETER LIONS CLUB EXETER RED CROSS SOCIETY J Saturday Night LEGION ROOMS ns HYDRO INTERRUPTION Hydro service will be interrupt­ ed on Sunday, August 26, 1945, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Exeter, Hensail, (Zurich, Dashwood, and Exeter Rural Power District. k Repats at Centralia Six hundred members of the R.C.A.F. have arrived this week at the Centralia Airport prior ceiving theii’ discharge. to re- chose a navy blue crepe with embroidered net trim- and corsage bouquet of red The groom’s mother wore a iblue crepe dress, black ac- The funeral of the late Mrs. Wm. Cooper took place Sunday last from her late residence in Exeter North, with interment in the Parkhill Cemetery. The service was conduct­ ed by Pastor Kendrick. Mrs. Cooper whose maiden name was Emma Wickert was in her 66th year. Sur­ viving besides her husband are five sons and one daughter; Ernest, of Exeter; Hubert, of Stephen Town­ ship; Manford, of -Seaforth; Vivian and Orville, of Hibbert, and (Cora) Mrs. Robinson, of Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper have been residents of Exeter for about five years mov­ ing here from Hibbert Township. Previous to that they resided at Parkhill. Among those from a dis­ tance attending were her sisters, Mrs. B. Brinker, of New Hamburg; and Mrs. Binger, of Parkhili, and a brother, Henry Wickert, of Crediton, also friends from Port Huron, ILondon, New Hamburg, Parkhill and Hibbert. SPECIAL SERVICES Zurich Fair Grounds $200*00 IN PRIZES Games of Chance —- Amusements —- Dancing All proceeds for Community Welfare. KEEP THIS DATE OPEN! Union Service At the union service in -St. ’ United Church Sunday Ing there was a large congregation. A solo was sung by Walter Cutbush and a duet hy Mrs. P. McFalls and Frank Johns. The pastor, Rev. A. B Irwin, stated that We rejoice in this magnificent hour to which we have arrived under God’s He stated that on September a memorial service would be for those who had made the reme sacrifice. James morn- mercy. 16th held sup- Successful at Normal School Three Exeter U.S. students who have taken a summer course at the London Normal School have been successful In securing ’their Interim 2nd Class certificates and will be entitled to teach school during the coming year. They are Gladys Elaine Becker, of Dashwood, Jean Triebtter, of Stephen, and Ralph Krueger, of Zurich. corsage houquet Leaves for the West Mr. and Mrs. Harper C. Rivers, accompanied by Mrs. Harry Col®i left by auto today (Wednesday) fox4 Edmonton, Alta., ests of Mrs. Rivers* _____ ___ Rivers has not been well for some time suffering from asthma and it is hoped that the change of climate may prove beneficial. Her many friends hero will Wish far her a speedy restoration to health. in the inter­ health, Mrs. Bowling Notes the weekly jitney on Thui’s- day of last week first prize was won by W. G. Medd, ,E, J, Wethey and went rane -Special services of thanksgiving were .held in Exeter on Sunday with a fine, attendance at all services. At the Trivitt Memorial Church, members of the Canadian Legion and veterans and members of the R.C,A.F. Station at Centralia head­ ed by the Centralia Brass Band and Group Captain E. G. Fullerton paraded from south of the town to the church and occupied the centre pews. The diminished number in the parade of both men and wo­ men to that Which has taken place in previous celebrations was evi­ dence of the decrease in personnel ■at this popular R.C.A.F. station. However, the church was filled to capacity, and a very acceptable sermon was delivered by Fit. Lt. G. A. Cowper-Smith, padre at No. 9. The service was presided over Hunt El- Sold Business Mr. Chas. Isaac, of Spruce 'Grove, Highway No. 4, has sold his service station to his son-in-law, Mr. Ar­ chie Robinson, who has alreaay taken possession. Mr. Isaac wishes to thank all his former customers and ness hopes they will still do busi- with his successor. At Roulston; second Mrs. Howey, J, G. W, E. Sanders. prize Coch- Mr. E. J. Wdthey is in receipt of a cablegram from his son, Fit. Sgt. David H. Wetliey, of the R.C. A.F that ho was sailing from Eng­ land Wednesday, August 22, An auction sale of the household effects of Miss Mary Sandors, was held Tuesday, afternoon from het* former residence on Main Street. The building was one of the first brick Main being Fred chased the property intends tearing down the building and erecting a new one for hts implement busin­ ess. bindings to be erected on Street, Miss Sander’s father Exeter’s first postmaster. Mr. Huxtable who recently pur- I by the rector, Rev. M. A. and a solo was sung by Allan ston. Eye Operation Hugh Rundle, son of Mr. Mrs. Arthui’ Rundle, of the Thames Road, recently underwent an op­ eration in st. Joseph’s Hospital, on one of his eyes. He has this week undergone a second operation. and Albino Squirrel Killed Exeter has squirrel that neighborhood south of town, but on Sunday it succum-bed to the modern means of transportation when it was run over by a car. Ai- Ibifio sjquirrels are a rarity but Exeter during the past few years has had two of them. About three years ago an albino squirrel that was quite a popular’ pet failed to survive a winter but a second one appeared shortly after and it has now been killed. One party has in? timated that he visited three mu­ seums and failed to find a white squirrel among the suffed animals Thinking to have the little fellow that was killed on -Sunday stuffed and mounted one of our citizens Investigated and found that the head was crushed and that some­ one had cut off the tail. boasted an frisked .about albino the f Property Changes Richard Welsh hasMr. chased the property of Mrs. Sweet on John Street. Mrs, is now well advanced in years and expects to hold an auction sale ot her household effects in the near future, and with her daughter Mrs. Reid intends moving to London to make their future home with Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Thomas. We un­ derstand that Mr. Welsh has sold his property north of the river to Mr. McKerral, a member of the K.C.A.F. and formerly of Timmins. Mr. Welsh contemplates building taext yw. pur- (DrJ Sweet Fractures Limbs Mr. Luther Reynolds, of Usborna is laid up with one foot in a cast. While working with a team one of the horses stepped on his foot frac* turing a bone. He will be laid up for about six weeks, Mr. Earl Campbell, of Hay Township, Is laid up With a frae- I tawed right arm. On Friday lasfr (While threshing on his Own. farm he was in the act of ptitting some dressing on a belt when his arm was carried around a pulley -frac­ turing both bones of the forearm. He was attended by Or. Doyle and will be oM duty for several weeks at a time when things are very busy on the farm. > t *