HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-11-08, Page 1■’1 V Established 1373 , Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER Sth, 1945 Single Copy, 5 cents Seventy-Third Year Ghosts and Witches at STOP SIGNS TO BE PLACED AT STREET CORNERS Children’s Hallowe’en Party The regular meeting of The Hallowe'en party sponsored by the Exetei’ Lions Club at the Exeter arena Wednesday evening of last week proved to be a great night for the boys and girls and a goodly number of older folk got a certain a mount, of enjoyment out of it. The youngsters, dressed in all manner of costumes, assembled at the pil­ lars south of town and headed by the Exeter band paraded through the town to the arena. At the arena the children were given three tickets which entitled them to a weiner, an apple and a bottle of chocolate milk. The band played several selections as the youngsters trooped about the hall. Earl Heywood with his banjo and cowboy songs proved a very popular attraction. The Prize Winners Then came the judging of the costumes which proved to be no easy task for the judges^ Hendry and Mr. and Mrs. Gillies. The winners were lows; Louise first; Helen Shirley Broom, Battersby, Marion Woods; ghosts, Leo Witmer, Lynn Statton, Joan Thompson; witches, Patsy Hopper, Lorna Taylor, Joselyn Howey; clowns, Jimmy Russell, Teddy Oke, Don. Hunter. The remainder of the judging was in age groups, 6 and ■ under, Teddy and Tommy Rage, Bobby Johnston, Patsy Cann; 7 and 8. Marilyn Skinner, Norma Keller, Jack Taylor; 9 and 10, Joan Wit­ mer, Barbara Brintnell, Katharine Hunter, Ken Tuckey and Trudy Pickard, Helen Brisk Demand for 'Houses In spite of the fact that the per­ sonnel at the Centralia Airport has been greatly reduced and that many of the servicemen who made their home in Exeter, have left town, there is still a brisk demand for houses or apartments. The demand is increasing as more and more men are again being posted to Centralia, experienced boon in for many gone up if been avall- Almost every day enquiries made by prospective Exeter this year has the greatest building houses that has been years. More would have material and labor had able. are being tenants. Mrs. Harvey as fol- Annie McNeil, Hunter, Patriotic costumes, and Mary Margaret Gerald and Ilene Jane Kestle; fancy costume, Isabelle -and Lola Lions Club Complimented At Caven Presbyterian church Sunday the Exeter (Lions Club came in for a nice pat on the back when Rev. Mr. Anthony, who was occupy­ ing the pulpit, complimented them on the splendid work of entertain­ ing the children of town on Hallow­ e’en. He referred to the riots in Toronto the same night as com­ pared with organized effort being put forth in various places to give to the youth good wholesome en­ tertainment. on Johnston, Charles Cowen, Bob Rus­ sell; 13 to 15, Stirling Ince, Lois Appleton, Bill Luxton. The thanks of the sponsors is ex­ tended to the Band, the judges, Earl Heywood and the school teach­ ers for their assistance, also to the arena committee for donating ’the arena. the Municipal Council of the Village of Exeter was held in the Town Hall on Monday, Nov, 5th, wuh Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Bierling, Dignan, Hern and Sweitzer present. The minutes of the last regular meeting of October 15tli were read and adopted on the motion oD Councillors Hern and Bierling, Communications were read and dealt with as follows: Institute pf Local Government, re informative booklet. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Dig- nan and Sweitzer order ten copies of cil and Councillor Sawyer-Stoll Lumber Company, Slabwood; filed, Canadian Red Cross Society, Blood Clinics, Road and Bridges Committee ported streets gravelled. It was moved and seconded and (Sweitzer absorbers for that the Clerk Municipal Coun- in Ontario.” re re re­ Councillors Bierling that we secure shock fire truck. It was moved and Councillors Sweitzer and Hern that the Clerk 'order stop signs to be placed at street corners running into the highway. The Clerk reported that there were no appeals to come before the Court of Revision of Assessment It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Bierling that the Assessment Roll be accepted as presented by the Assessor. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Sweitzer and Dignan: Grigg Stationery, supplies 3.20, en­ graving pens 13.50, $16.70; Exeter Times-Advocate, ads, notices and Voters’ Lists 150.96; Traquair’s Hardware, 2 shovels 2.9'0; Huron Lumber Co., lumber sidewalks and drains 11.9 8; Relief: Grocery, groceries 12.00; Dairy, milk 2.50; seconded by Sanders’ Hatter’s C. Allison, the 9 th of HURON COUNTY OVER TOP IN 9th VICTORY LOAN Huron County has gone over top in its subscriptions to the Victory Loan. With a quota $4,226,500 the figures at noon Wednesday of the amount subscript­ ed is $4,566,000 or 108 per cent. More than half of the municipalities in the county have exceeded their objective. With three days yet to go the executive are confident that there will be a considerable increase in the amount raised. The latest figures for the Exeter District are: ' Raised $296,950 152,750 76,500 61,550 147,200 211,2,50* Quota Exeter ..........,.,...$209,000 Usborne 142,000 Stephen West .... 93,000 Stephen East 93,000 Hensali & Hay E. 142,000 Zurich & Hay W. 128,000 fuel 8,00; Hunter’s Meat Market, mpat 3.50; Time Sheet: Paul Arm­ strong, at dump with bulldozer ■23.00; Sandy’s Construction Co., gravel and trucking 625.61; John Stire, labor 11.40; Richard Davis, cleaning streets 47.25. All motions were carried. The meeting was adjourned to meet at 8 p.m. November 20th the motion of Councillor Dignan. C. V. Pickard. Clerk on Dr, Dunlop’s Father Dies Dr. J. G. Dunlop was in Wallace- hurg attending the funeral of his father, James Dunlop, aged 77, a well-known farmer of Dover town­ ship who died at the family resi­ dence on Saturday, Deceased was a member of the United Church at Dover Centre, Surviving are two sons, Dr, Dunlop, of Exeter, and Dougald, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Anderson, of Chatham town­ship, and a j| ' Chatham. The held Tuesday Dover Centre interment in the Riverview ceme­ tery at Wallaceburg, brother Charles, of funeral service was afternoon at the United church with Celebrate 59th Anniversary Congratulations go out to Mr., and Mrs. Sidney Wilson, of Centra­ lia, from a host of friends and relatives, who on Saturday, Novem­ ber 3rd, celebrated their 59th ding anniversary. Both Mr. Mrs. Wilson are enjoying health. wed- and good ins ti-Tag Day for the Canadian tute for the Blind was held in Exe­ ter on Saturday and netted $75.00. The Lions Club have made a dona­ tion of $25.00, bringing the total to $100.00. S. B, Taylor is head of 'the local committee. Large Congregations at James Street Church Anniversary Services 'Death of Wm. Colwill William T. Colwill, a prominent farmer of Centralia, died (Friday of last week in Victoria Hospital, (Lon­ don, following a lengthy illness. He was in his 80th year and was unmarried. Mr. Colwill owned three farms at Centralia and had large holdings in the West. For many years he was an exporter of cattle and pressed hay. While in Winnipeg last year he was taken ill in 'Octo­ ber and spent six weeks in a Win­ nipeg Hospital. He ha^ been in fail­ ing health ever since. Mr. Alonzo Hodgins, of London, escorted him home from Winnipeg and has since been looking, after his interests. Surviving are three brothers, John and Elijah, of London; Russel in British Columbia, and one sister, Mrs. Harriet Gunn, of Winnipeg. The funeral took place from the W. A.- HUhtWaheral^'hOme' Tn ‘■Lon-" don Monday afternoon and the re­ mains were brought to Exeter for interment. Rev. Harry Royle, of London, and Rev, Weir, of Cent­ ralia, officiated. Shower for Bride-Elect Mrs. Ed. Hendrick was hostess at a delightful kitchen shower re­ cently in Smith, About 40 guests assembled. ■color scheme throughout the house was pink and white. The guest of honor was shown to a decorated chair, after which Howard Hend­ rick and Jean Krueger brought in a decorated wagon filled with gifts. The bride opened the gifts and thanked the many friends. The re­ mainder of the evening was spent in a contest and a delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Ed. Hendrick, Mrs. Ross Krueger, Mrs. Alf. Holtz­ man and Mrs. Lome Morlock. honor of Miss Alma of • Crediton, bride-elect. The South Huron Ministerial That more use should be made of visual education in both public and Sunday Schools was the con­ tention of Mr. A. B. Lucas, assis­ tant superintendent of schools Lon­ don, in his address to the South Huron Ministerial Association last Monday afternoon at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Trueblood, of Credi- J ton. Gne seeing is worth twenty- five tellings declared the speaker. In this method of education our Sunday Schools have lagged far be­ hind the public schools. Much of the teaching is too formal and re­ moved from thinking and day activity of the child. ____ must be religious education of the youth of our land by home, church and- school, or religion will die out with this generation. Mr. Lucas ad­ vocated the use of lantern slides and where possible up-to-date movie lanterns. A demonstration of the Use of flannelgrams in the teaching of Biblical stories given by Mr. Lucas. No one method j will do but many methods must be used that gion. must be maintained and discipline is just as necessary there as in the public school was the opinion of inspector. Care should be taken in the Sunday School as well as the public school to grade the pupils according to mental ability rather than according to age and size. Rev, A, S. ®Trueblood, of Credi- ton. was elected Chairman for the coming year ‘with Rev, J. Burn, of Dashwood, as vice-president and Rev. Gordon iVelb,’ of Centralia, as secretary treasurer. After the meet­ ing refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. ’Trueblood. The James St. United church held successful anniversary services on Sunday with large congregations both morning and evening. In the evening Main' street and Trivitt churches withdrew their services to unite with their sister church. The special speaker for the day was Rev. Gladstone Wood, United church, music was assisted by soloist of sang twice at the morning service and sang the Lord’s Prayer and two _ ... --- -__ - very powerful void's and his sing­ ing was highly spoken of. # The theme of Mr. Wood’s mon in the morning was Church’s Foundation, the text ing “Thou art the Christ, the of the Living God. Upon this rock gates of hell shall not 'prevail against it.” When these were spoken Jesus was height of his career and was fac­ ing a very critical time. Knowing that he had enemies in Jerusalem he decided to return to that city to carry out his mission as saviour of the world. The church is an in­ stitution made up of the followers of Jesus. The world is is this Jesus, what is It is the .hope of the salvation. In the evening Mr. for his text “The Kingdom of is within you.” In the rough tumble of the outside world work, our 'pleasures, our health and ten thousand other things are part of the kingdom of God. Yet God dwells in the heart and mind of man and the things side are inaugurated, and controlled by the dwells within. Contributions for amounted to over $1000.0'0. of King St. London. Special provided by the choir Mr. Ray Dedels, tenor Kitchener. Mr. Dedels, numbers at night. He has a words at the asking who this church, world Wood every- There was and up-to-date methods at in teaching the children reli- Reverencb in the school room LAWSON—MASON A pretty autumn wedding was solemnized at Main Street age, Exeter, on Saturday, when Annie Isabelle, el def ter of Mr. and Mrs. q. E. of Lucknow, was united in fiage to Gerald Wesley, son of Mr. and Mrs, .... Lawson, of Exeter, with Rev. N. J, Woods officiating. The bride was charmingly attired in a floor­ length gown of white sheer with a belt of white beads and white se­ quins and a sweetheart neckline. She carried a •cascade of American Beauty roses and white pom poms with a sprig of white heather from Scotland and maidenhair fern, Her floor-length veil was caught with a headdress fashioned on sweet­ heart lines, The bride wore a neck­ lace of Dearls, the gift of the groom. She was attended bv her Miss Shirley floor-length faconne lace length veil h and sequins _ _ ____ Time roses with mauve mums. The groom was supported by Mr. Donald Case. After the ceremony the bridal party enjoyed a very delicious wed­ ding dinner at the Glen Allan res­ taurant in London. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson left on short honeymoon to points east. For traveling the bride donned a lime green wool dress with a natural shag coat and black accessories. The groom was formerly a Flying Officer with the R.C.A.F.; and spent nearly two years overseas. The popular young couple will have the best wishes of their many friends. parson- Nov. 3, daugh- Maspn, mar- younger George W. sister, wearing aMason, gown of frosty blue with a blue shoulder- caught with feathers and carrying Better unto took ,God and our DENISE VAN OOTEGHEM of the out- maintained spirit that the day Bert Borland, of Usborne, while working with a tire was struck above the eye when one of the tools he was working with slipped. It required several stitches to close the wound Stephen Township Federation of Agriculture Hold Annual Meeting Mr. Gerald Ford, formerly of Exeter and salesman for Burns & Co., Meat Packers, has purchased the fine meat market of Mr. L. Arnold, corner Mill and Schumach­ er Ave., in Kitchener, and has taken possession. is obu NET PROCEEDS OF FROLIC AMOUNTED TO $3,222.40 At the Lions Club supper meeting Monday evening G. C. Koch report­ ed that 12.662 nounds of used clothing for Europe had been pack­ ed at the Exeter Town Hall and that there was still more to be packed. Jas, Bowey reported $581.84' in the current account of the club and $8,11'0.93 in the welfare fund.’ A committee has been appointed to investigate some project or projects in which this money would be spent for the benefit of the community. R, N. Creech, auditor, reported on the finances of the recent frolic. The amount raised on the sale of tickets was $1,949.00; $485.41 was paid in admissions. The refreshment booth, bingo, the dance and the various games and booths took in $2,049.45 in the two-nights, making a grand total of $4,483.86. The total expenditures including prises and supplies amounted to $1,261.46, leaving a balance of $3,222.40. The annual meeting of Stephen Township Federation of Agriculture was held in Crediton on Monday evening, November 5th. The guest speaker was Charles R. Coultis, of Belgrave, who addressed the farm­ ers on the proposed “Hog Pro­ ducers Marketing Scheme.” Mr. Ed­ ward Chambers reported on a meet­ ing of Ontario Hog Producers held in Toronto recently. Farmers are urged to attend local meetings at Hensail November 13 th, Zurich November 21st and Exeter Novem­ ber 22nd. These meetings are being held for educational purposes well as registration and voting connection with the scheme. W, C. F. Oestriclier acted chairman for election of officers which resulted as follows: Presi­ dent, Earl Shapton; vice-president, Herman Powe; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Lloyd Taylor; ‘directors, Ed­ ward Lamport, Edward Chambers, Ernest Willard, Eldon Smith, Harry Beaver, Edward Lippert, Roy Ratz, Edward Gill, Colin Love, Stewart Webb, Roy Mason,* John Quinlivan, Cooper McCurdy, Oscar Miller, Ed­ ward Willert, Harry Isaac, Joseph Glavin, Jr. Location chosbn for National ’Films in township schools for the four following mouths are Shipka, Crediton, S.S. No, 3 and Dashwood. Mount Carmel school has arranged for a morning show­ ing each month. Lunch was served by the ladles. Mrs. Frank Triebner, of Stephen, township, has received from the Department of National Defence at Ottawa the following letter with several photographs of the grave of their son Trooper Edward C, Trieb- ner, sent by Miss Denise V* Ooteghem, of Assanede, Belgium. The Canadian Military Cemetery to which the letter refers that Ed­ward’s body has been removed Is evidently that which is being es­ tablished at Odegem, some ten. miles east of Bruges. The picture is only one of several received. Deai* Canadian Friends— I am sure that you have already- received • the sad news that your dear son has given his life for the liberation of the world from its common enemy'—the ' Germans, a . sacrifice that will not have been made in vain and one that will procure for us all a happier life. My dear friends, I think it will be a great pleasure for you, an<l will also afford you a little consola­ tion in your sadness, to have ’ a little news about the village Where your son did his duty to the last, On the 17th September ’44, our village was the* scene of three days’ hard fighting. Next day the bad news came through to us that 15 Canadian soldiers and 12 civilians, had given their lives. Among them were my best friend and her par­ ents. Soon after the fighting had ceased, it happened that I was walking along the road where your son had a grave _ _ ~ _______ _____ __ alone in the bushes and quite a dis­ tance from the other graves. I sud­ denly felt such a pity for the poor fellow, knowing that his comrades lay together and that he had done just as much as they, that I 'im­ mediately made up my mind to take care of this boy’s grave. I went straight home and told my parents of my decision and got their per­ mission to ' sure you have wondered already who I am! Ooteghem, of Belgian nationality, * 14 years old and an only child. Ever since that day, I have visited his grave every day and renewed, the natural flowers three times a week .as‘ long as - I -could get-, them,:1 ■ .liberation •_ Feast, I made' a crown’ of..fresh flowers (as you can see in the photographs) and have written, in red, white and blue, in coloured sand ‘Vive les Canadiens!’ Although he is a stranger and unknown to­ me, he seems almost as my own brother now. Then came, for me, that sad day when every Canadian’s grave was transferred to the Cana­ dian Military Cemetery at Odegem, between three and four hour’s walk from our village. Although they have taken his body away he is not forgotten. He is in our minds and hearts more than ever before. On my last visit to his grave, on 18 Sept., I laid upon -it a crown of coloured pearls which I had made myself (it looked like a bouquet of roses) with the inscription, in Eng­ lish, “Greater love hath no man than he who gives his life for an­ other.” Now, dear friends, I hope that it will afford you a little consola­ tion to know that someone has been taking care of your son’s grave, and that we Belgian people are very grateful for the sacrifice your son has made of his life for our sake. To give you some idea of his grave- I am enclosing a few photographs of it both from Ossendale and Odegem. Others will follow. Now, dear friends, may I ask you if it is possible for you to send me a photograph of your son, however small it may be. I would like just that very much. Dear friends, hop­ ing that you will get this letter in the best of health and that it will afford you a little consolation in the loss of your beloved son, I re­ main been killed. There I found of a Canadian soldier all take care of it. I am My name is Denise Van Yours truly, Denise Van Ooteghem as in as St. Organist Resigns meeting of the official the James Street United James At a board of Church Thursday evening last the resignation of Mrs. Pearl Murdoch was accepted to take place after Christmas. A resolution was passed expressing appreciation of her serv­ ices. A committee was appointed1* to secure a new organist. A committee was also appointed to secure plans and estimates for a hew lighting system and the redecoration of the auditorium. Extra Holiday for Scholars Scholars are to enjoy an extra holiday next week. With Remem­ brance Day falling on Sunday the schools will close on Monday, teachers are being asked to remind, the scholars of the service rendered to their country by the heroic men who paid the supreme sacrifice in the two great wars.