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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-09-06, Page 1% A A Established 3873 s Subscription, $2.00 per year {EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 6, 194S Single Copy* 5 cents Seventy-Second Tw* Draperies for Fall.. HHHMUKHBI The new draperies for fall and winter are now in stock. This is the best range we have had for some time, including creton nes, monk's cloth, tapestry, .etc. Plain Tailored MEN’S SUITS Just FOLLOWING ACCIDENT Fred Btatton, aged 2L son Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Statton, PROTECT BUILDINGS IN FJRE ZONE BLOUSES t at $1.10 each arrived, 14 dozen Misses’ blouses, sizes 14 to 20, popular plain colors includ­ ing' white, short sleeves, a well made gar­ ment at $1.10 each Clearing I1/# doz., sizes 14 and 16, striped blouses, Reg. price $1.95, to clear at $1.39 each 1 doz., sizes 1, 2, 3 and 4, children's print dresses. Reg. $1.00, clearing at 75c each. 2 pieces Striped Seersucker, 36” wide. Reg. 90c, to clear at 69c yard. Men’s Sanforized Just received, 5 dozen Blue Denim, San­ forized Work Pants, sizes 30 to 44, in leg lengths 30 to 34 at $2.00 pair 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 Of ............. „ . . of town, is seriously ill in, sSt- Joseph’s Hospital, Loxidon, with head and chest injuries sustained when his car went out of control on the Blue Water Highway about five miles south of Grand Bend eai’Iy Sunday morning. According to Provincial Constable G> Wilkinson, of Forest, who investigated the accident Station was' driving in a northerly direction toward Grand Bend. He reached a point where highway, had been straightened and took the. cld right-of-way by mistake. On the rough going his car went out of control, leaped through a ditch and came to rest on. the main highway. He passed completely through the windshield, taking frame and all with him. Accompanying Statton were Donald Burns and Jack Elston and both escaped unhurt. The car, owned by Mr, Waltei’ Statton, Grand Bend, was badly wrecked, The reguiai’ meeting* of the Mu* picjpal Council of the Village of Exeter was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, Sept, 4th, with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Bier- •ling, Dignan, Hern and Sweitzer present. The minutes of the last regular meeting of August 20th were read and adopted on the mo­ tion of Councillors Dignan and Bierling. Mr, Wesley Lamport waited on Council with proposition of buy­ ing the horse drawn grader owned by Village. Council decided to re­ tain it. Comxnunlcatlons were received and dealt with as follows: Victoria Hospital, re tion. County of Huron, re tion. Bank of Montreal, hospitaliza- hospitaliza- of :■ at $3.95 each 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 Welts 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. Also cheaper lines at $4.25 and $5.00 pair Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Grape Nuts Flakes Large 12 oz. pkgs. ............ Aylmer Canned Pumpkin .Fancy quality, 28 oz. tins . Parowax t lb. i>kgs........................... . Aylmer Vegetable Soup or Tomato Soup, 10 oz. tins 2 for 25c each 11c 2 for 25c each 9c Solvental pjjpIi New solvent action cleaner, 12 oz. jarvaVll Job Heinz Vegetable Soup 9 Unc 9Cp or Heinz Chicken Noodle Soup ...^ UI1O oN±”pt^oC^.....large pkg. 49c Paula Sugar Substitute LnHla Convenient liquid form UUIHU I ph°"e 32 Jones & May sS°r I iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiyiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim Grand Re-Opening Saturday Nite Dancing September 8th OPERA HOUSE, EXETER Come and enjoy dancing to Bob Moore and his 8-piece orchestra Dancing from 9 to 12 Admission 50c Under Auspices Branch 167 Canadian Legion R. E. Poolhy, Pres, A. M. Easton, Treas. The Board of Education request that parents ‘will not send their children to the public school unless they are six years of age during 1946, The Late Henry Martene Mr. Henry Martene, a well- known farmer and life-long resi­ dent of Stephen Twp. passed away at his residence Thursday, Aug. 30, in his 69th year. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran church, Dash­ wood. Surviving are his wife whose maiden name was Elizabeth Seyler, four daughters, • (Martha) Mrs. Eben Weigand; ('Caroline) Mrs. Homer Russell, both of Hay town­ ship; (Edna) Mrs. Allen Swain, of Exeter, and (Mildred) Mrs. Elvm Bearss, of Port Colborne; three sons, Charles, of Stephen and Jos­ eph and Anthony at home, and one grandchild Donald; also two sis­ ters, Mrs. Melinda Sou th witch, Mt. Clemens, and Mrs. Fred Dixon, of London. [A. private funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at the residence followed by a public serv­ ice in Zion Lutheran church With interment in the Lutheran Bronson ■Line cemetery. The pall-bearers were Wes, Wein, Clinton Brown, Bert Kestle, Art Amy, Arnold Becker, Herb Mor lock; flower bearers, Howard ‘Holtzman, Gerald Wein, Donald Kestle, Howard Ford, Ross Haugh, Ray Morlock. The Canadian Legion Exetcr- Hensall Branch 107 BINGO Saturday Night LEGION ROOMS Successful Auction Sale Mr. James Glavin, of the noria boundary of McGillivray Twp, held a most successful auction sale on Tuesday. The proceeds of the stock and implements amounted to over 16,4006, Returns to Cancer Research Dr. Hugh Creech, Mrs. Oreecb and two Children, who have been holidaying at Grand Bend, are spending a few days with the for* mer’s parents Mr. and Mrs. R, N Creech. Dr... Creech returns to Maryland University, Washington for two weeks following which ho has accepted a position With the Lankenau Hospital of Research in­ stitute at -Philadelphia where he Win! again return to cancer re­ search, They wMl visit in Burford for a few days bef«ro returning io Washingtoil, Will Discuss Meat Rationing Representatives of the Ration Administration from London will meet with the butchers and slaugh­ terers of this community in the Exeter Town Hall Monday evening next to discuss the meat rationing that is about to be imposed. Conclude Union Services The union services of Main St. and James >St. Unitel churches were concluded on Sunday. The services in July were conducted by Rev. Mr. Woods and in August by Rev. Mr. Irwin, The morning serv­ ices have been well attended throughout the summer with a fair attendance at the evening ser- ZURICH LIONS FROLIC ATTRACTS LARGE CROWD With ideal weather prevailing the first annual Lions frolic was held in Zurich Thursday evening with an attendance of some 3,000 persons. The frolic was sponsored by the Zurich club. The affair was officially opened by Tory Gregg, of Wingham, Centralia Pipe Band add­ ed to the1 evening with plenty ai stirring music, Earl Heywood, Canada’s Singing Gene Autrey, con­ tributed with selections and CKNX Ranch Boys and Cora furnished the music for the dance. Concessions did a rushing business throughout the evening, and the frolic was a decided, success. Proceeds were a little over $2,500. Prize winners in the draw were: $100 victory bond, Barbara Gascho, Zurich, of age; $3-0 war savings ■Stan Walters, Hensail; savings certificate, Mrs. man, Dashwood; $15 12 years certificate, $20 war Ezra Tie­ certificate, Edith Flowers, Kitchener; $10 cer­ tificate, Mrs. Leonard Noakes, Hen- sall; $5 certificate, Lloyd Johnston. Varna; Harold Walper, Grand Bend; H, S. Griffith, London; Jas. Whyte, Exetei*; Hugh Gage, Wing­ ham. Tickets •were drawn by Mrs. P. J. O’Dwyer, of Zurich, and Wil­ liam Hau^A, .^.e^g^ of, .Hhy town- ship. ' *..* 57th ANNIVERSARY OF TRIVITT CHURCH Trivitt Memorial church observed its 57th anniversary on Sunday. Communion was observed at 8.30 a.m. At the morning service spec­ ial music| was furnished by the choir. Mrs. Pritchard and Mrs. Nina Byers sang solos. The Rector Rev. M. A. Hunt delivered a fine sermon appropriate for the occasion. In the evening Caven church and the union services of Main St. and James St. churches were withdrawn The guest speaker was Rev. W. H. Dunbar, Goderich, rural dean of Huron. Mrs. Wm. Murdoch sang a solo and a violin selection ,was given by Allan Elston. Ruptured Appendix Wayne Heywood, 4-year-old sou of Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Heywood was rushed to Victoria Hospital on Wednesday afternoon -suffering |from a ruptured appendix, condition is quite serious. His ‘ Under the Doctor’s Care Mr. ’ Richard Welsh was taken ill Monday while doing some work at the residence he recently pur­ chased from Mts. (Dr.) Sweet. He ’s hope is at present under the doctor') care. hisfor His many friends will speedy recovery. Mrs. Helen, moved and have Moved to Exeter Muriel Sweet, Douglas of Estevan, Sask,, to Exeter into one of Mr. Elliott’s apartments. Mrs. Sweet is a sister of Mrs. C. V. Pickard, of town, and has visited here on vari­ ous to 1 ! occasions. We welcome them town. confirming Safekeeping Dorn, of Can. Bonds. Street Commissionei’ Norry was instructed to have streets graded at first opportunity. Ration Administration, London, through the Local Ration Board, asked -permission to use the Town Hall the evening of Monday, Sept. 10th, for a meeting of slaughterers. At this meeting the different phases forthcoming meat rationing explained. Permission grant- At this of the will be ed. Mrs. _ Reeve asked permission to move a wooden shingled building to the lot behind the residence on North John Street recently purchased. Mrs. Godbolt to be advised that this property is in fire zone and that any building moved onto it would have to comply with By­ law covering same. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Sweitzer and Bierling that Chief Norry be instructed to advise Mr. George Wright to cover the addition, recently built at tht> rear of his store, with brick, steel or asbestos shingles as required by fire-zone by-law. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors County of Huron. $53.25; Ulric Snell, expense V-J Day dance 28.40; Relief: Harvey’s Grocery, groceries 12.00; Hatter’s Dairy, milk 2.50; Hunter’s Mgat Market, meat 3.50; Time Shees: John Stire^ labor road maintenance 29.15; Wm. Laverty, labor road maintenance 25.70; Rd. Davis, lab­ or cleaning streets 30.45; Reuben Mclnnes, cutting weeds 26.00. All motions Were carried. Ad­ journment on the motion of Coun­ cillor Bierling. O. V. Pickard, Clerk Chas. Godbolt, through the Bierling and Hern. , hospitalization expense V-J Fire in Strawstack Threatens Bam While threshermen were at work on the farm of Harvey Gelinas, 10th concession of Stephen town­ ship, fire started in a strawstack but owing to the prompt action of the men at work together with a quick run by the Dashwood fire department the fire was brought under control before reaching barn. The farm is owned by Frank Glanvllle and leased by Gelinas. the Mr. Mr. Death of Mrs. Cann Mrs. -Sylvanus Cann, a well- known resident of Exeter, died suddenly at * her home on Thurs­ day evening of last week in her 5 6th year. Born at Clandeboye, her maiden name was Mary Ellen Fer­ guson, daughter of Mrs. Mary ■Stacey, of town, and th© late John A. Ferguson. She moved to Exetei’ with the family 42 years ago and on/August 28, 1912, was united in marriage with her now bereaved husband. Of a family of eleven children, four daughters and three sons survive, (Mary) Mrs. Clifford ", of town; (Margaret) Rockola, and (Jean) Calvin Cutting, of Guelph; Lib Inspector of Libraries Entertained at Kirkton A special meeting of the rary Board was called oh Friday afternoon to confer with Mr. An­ gus Mowat, Provincial Inspector of Public Libraries at which a round table conference was held dealing with books of fiction, vocational and juvenile reading and with the general selection of them also pro­ blems of word out books and dis­ cards. Mr. Mowat expressed himself as highly pleased with the condi­ tion and tidiness of the library* After a four hour conference the Visitor, his wife and Elmer, with I tho Board were invited to a sump-1 tuous lunch served by tho librarian, Mrs. R. Morrison and Mi’s. Otis Sawyer after which it was proposed that they express their appreciation for the kindly and efficient way in Which Mrs. Mowat conducted the formal meeting. This was followed bjr a very hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Meri’(ison and Mrs, Sawyer for their kindness. There was a full attendance of members, Blanchard, Mrs. Geo. Mrs. Pearl, at home; Bruce of the 12th Field Ambulance in Holland, and Gordon and James at home. Pte. Stewart Cann was killed in action ‘in December 194,3. Besides her mother there survives one sister, Msr. W. J. Horney, of Kippen, and four brothers, Edward, of Aylmer; William, of Thames Road; Joseph, of Hensall; and James, of Toronto. There are also seven grandchildren surviving. The funeral Saturday afternoon was held from E. R. Hopper’s funeral chapel conducted by Pastor Kendrick assisted by Major Clarke, of the Salvation Army, Goderich. A solo, "The Old Rugged Cross” was sung by Mrs. Duranl and a 4uet, "Good Night and Good Morning” by two S.A. officers. The bearers were lAtrnold Gackstetter, Arnold Cann, Russel Ferguson, Norman Ferguson Alvin Ferguson. John Hunkin and __ Flower bearers, Howard, _ Roy and Wilmer Ferguson, Oliver Jaques, Donald Davey, Wilmer Mc­ Donald, Russel Collingwobd, Emer­ son Cornish. Among these from a .distance 1 attending the funeral {were: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rockola, I Mary and Pearl, and Mrs. Calvin Cutting, of Guelph; Mr. and'Mrs. E. J. Ferguson and -Sgt. Alvin Fer­ guson, of Aylmer; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ferguson, of Toronto; - . . Sgt. Roland Williams, Louis Davey, Lloyd, . Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Lindon, of Benfield; Mi\ and Mrs. Amos Ferguson Doris, Charles, EVa and Jeff guson, mt Ilderton. Interment in the Exeter Gemetery, and Her- was Try bur Classifieds—-They pay! EXETER NAVY VETERAN HAS ARM SEVERED Wilbert Potter, Andrew Street, Exeter, recently discharged from the ’Canadian navy, had his left arm severed while working on the construction of an elevator shaft in Simpson's building, London, on Tuesday, August 28th. He was taken to Victoria hospital where several blood transfusions were given. Attendants said his condi­ tion was serious but has since im* proved and expects to be home in a few days, Eye-witnesses said he was working in the pit at the bot­ tom of the new shaft when a heavy weight, used to coutner-balance the elevator ear, dropped on his arm severing it above the elbow. When the elevator car was taken to the top of the building the weight, es­ timated at around twenty tons, went all the way to the pit where the men were working. A nurse In the building rendered first aid ana applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding after workmen extricated him from beneath the weight. An ambulance was called and he was rushed to Victoria Hospital. The former sailor, who spent over four years in the navy, was working for the construction company for al­ most three weeks when the accident happened. Mr. Potter is a son-in- law of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gaiser, of town. NEW CARETAKER FOR THE EXETER CEMETERY Mr. Albert Ostland, who for the past four and half years has been stationed at the Clinton Radio School, has accepted the position as caretaker of the Exeter ceme­ tery, succeeding the late K. G. Clarke. Prior to his enlistment. Mr. Ostland was gardener at the old Sir Adam Beck‘''Estate in London and has considerable experience in landscaping and the line of work necessary to maintain the beauty of the cemetery of which Exeter is so justly proud. Mrs. Ostland and two children, Constance and Eric have taken up their residence in the home at the cemetery and Mr. Ostland is expecting his dis­ charge shortly from the airforce. GRAND BEND WINS SOFTFBALL CHAMPIONSHIP In the deciding game played at the Sharon diamond before a large crowd ’ on Wednesday evening Grand Bend defeated Sharon to win the district championship. The final score was 10-7. Both teams played good ball. Masse was on the mound for the the winners while Eagleson hurling for the losers. did Old Landmark Razed An old landmark on Main Streev „ being razed to the ground to make way for a more up-to-date place of .’business. Workmen aro tearing down the Sanders bracu residence two doors south of tho. Central Hotel that for years was the home of Miss M. Sanders and Miss C. Vosper. It is one of the old­ est brick buildings on the Maio Street. An implement office warehouse will be erected by W. -- • is Huxtable. ana F LOCAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Box, Parkhill, spent Wednesday with Mrs. Chas. Box, of Stephen. A report of the Lamport family reunion together with some corres­ pondence has week. Labor Day Exeter. Many -lakeside while others took in sports program at Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, visited over the week­ end with Mr. Mrs. Winer nesday when home by her on a Mr town, tawa, R.N.. week Miss visited with them. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Arnott and children, of Croswell, Micli., visited over the week-end with the former’s moth­ er, Mrs. Mary Brown at the home of Mr. “ ‘ “ ” “ " " in her health, LAC and two children, who have been residents of Exeter foi* the past two years left Thurs­ day morning by auto for theh’ home at Nelson, B.C. mechanic at and is how discharge. Mr. ceived years rcaf ___ _____ has accepted a position on the Exeter high school staff and with Mrs. Creech has moved into the •residence of Mrs. Gidley on An­ drew Street. of been crowed out this passed off quietly in spent the day at the the Oran Winer,of and Mrs. Wm. Winer, remained until Wed- she was accompanied sister, Mrs. J. Luxton, visit. and Miss and of London, holidaying Nora VanCamp, of Belgrave. Mrs. Mary Miss Hal. 9 6 th Bill J. VanCamp, of VanCamp, of Ot- Irene VanCamp, spent the past at Grand Bend. 'Brown. The latter is year and enjoying fair Ramsay, Mrs. Ramsay Tom and Sheila, Mr. Ramsay was a the Centralia Airport on leave prior to his Oreech,J. B. Oreech, his discharge ns an instructor with the at St. Thomas and Aylmer, who has to* after three SCHOOL RE-OPENS WITH 200 PUPILS IN H.S. The Exeter public school re* opened Tuesday following the sum* mer vacation, Wednesday Close The same first H,S, re-opened a registration hundred mark* Is about the 9, th® yecord pupils classes at the The with to the two regristration gs last year. G^ade form in H.S. have a enrollment of over eighty and this will require three taxing the accommodation, school. There are two new teachers on, the teaching staff, Jos. B. Creech, latin teacher, who takes the place of Miss Ellenton and Mrs Armstrong, who takes the place of Miss Tape in Home Econ­ omics. Mrs, Armstrong and four children have 'moved to Exeter and taken u,p their residence in the home of Mrs. Willis, Sanders St. The other members of the staff are H. L. Sturgis, principal, G. C. Koch, E. D. Howey, Harvey G. Gil­ lies who has moved to Exetei’ with his bride into one of Mr, Elliot’s apartments, Miss Jordan, commer­ cial teacher, Albert Watson, The students were gathered in the arena Wednesday morning and Mi’* Sturgis welcomed pupils and staff. In the public school Miss Mar­ garet Taylor takes the place of Miss Henry as teacher of the prim­ ary room. The Public School staff comprises - — Miss Pepper, C.Blowes, principal; of Hensail; Miss Forbes, of Clinton; Miss Laing, of Denfield, and Miss Taylor. Four­ teen children trooped off to school to begin their scholastic careers. There has been a big ‘ rush for school supplies and they are too plentiful. The halls and several of rooms have been redecorated ing the vacation. none the dur- Cobbledick Re-union family reunion of the Cobble­ clan was held at the home of A dick Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Hall, of Clande- boye, on Sunday, Sept. 2nd, with 62 persons present for dinner and supper. 'Guests were present from Detroit, Sarnia, Strathroy, Shake-; speare, Stratford, Toronto, London, and Exeter. Sports were held in the afternoon for the children. The reunion next year will be held at the home -of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Oehm, of Shakespeare. 12th, with two in the afternoon and one evening. There will be good.' It is hoped that every mem- the club will take part. BOWLING NOTES The Exeter bowling ..club will hold a mixed bowling tournament for local players on Wednesday of next week, Sept. games in the prizes, ber of Three rinks of bowlers took in the Goderich Scotch Doubles tour­ nament on Monday. Two rinks won three of the four games and were just short of the prize money. Two rinks of bowlers took in the Merchants and Manufacturers tournament at Stratford Wednes­ day of last week. Ros? Taylor, E. E. Davies, W. E. Sanders and R. G. Seldon returned with some of the prizes. Rain interfered with some of the play. the the and by Red con- sev- the RED CROSS NEWS The executive of the Exeter Branch of the Red Cross will meet Monday evening, September 10th. Packing Day will be on Friday, Sept. 14th. It is hoped that all units will bring in the seWing and kitting given out in July. The Exeter Branch of Cross Society acknowledge ti’ibution of one hundred enty-seven dollars made guests at Oakwood, Grand Bend, toward the general work of the Society. The amount is credited to the Grand Bend unit.- They also acknowledge the receipt of $515.00 from the Grand Bend unit raised by the Lakeview Casino with thanks to Mr. and Mrs. McIlroy. The Exeter Branch of the Red Cross wish to acknowledge the fol­ lowing contributions of money to be used in sending to Britain jam and honey for under-privileged children: Elimville Unit ............**: Hay Unit No. 2 ................. James St. South End Unit Mrs. Wib Miss Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mr. Mrs. Bred Miss Miss Mrs. Mrs. Kindly leave donations with Kyle, Miss Jeckell or Mrs, W. tin. R. N. Creech ...... Martin F. ■ Hatter ............. Emily Carter ....... Dr. Anderson ........ Andrew Campbell Ed. Dignan iL. Kyle ............... May ..................... McTaggart >...... Jeckell .............. Hind ...... ............. C. V. Pickard .... r< 17,05 5.00 4.00 1.00 2.00 1*00 2.60 L00 LOO 2.00 LOO 1.00 LOO LOO 1.66 1.66 Mrs. Mat­ 's Canada’s foreign-going Merchant Navy has increased from 67 Vessels in 1939 to 178 Vessels iri 1945, db* sptte loss of 3’5 vessels as & result of enemy action. ,.*4<