Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-11-29, Page 1Established J 873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 29, 1945 — ....... ------------ -------------------ir-------- -—’------- ------------------------------~------ Single Copy, 5 cents Seventy-Third Ye.air Dehydration Plant Closes as Ottawa Cancels Contracts ' All government dehydrated vege­ table contracts in Canada have been cancelled in full1. Word to this effect was sent out from Ottawa take effect Friday, of last week. 48-hour extension was granted take care of produce in process dehydration, The Exeter Branch Canadian Canners, which has been dehydrating vegetables for three seasons, has now ceased operations. The plant at the time the contract was cancelled was working on the dehydration of cabbage. It is es­ timated that there are some 1,500 tons of cabbage still with the farm­ ers and at $12.00 a ton the loss will be approximately $18,000. It is un­ derstood that growers with con­ tracts will be protected. A survey will be made by F. K. Stewart, agricultural representative for Hur­ on and Lorn© Oke, roadman for Canadian Canners, who will estim­ ate the tonnage, and assess the loss. It is expected that farmers will utilize some of the cabbages for feed so that the outstanding crop Will not be an entire loss. A detail­ ed statement of the claims will be submitted to the Special Products Board at Ottawa for their eration. The closing down of the tion plant means a great Exeter and the farmers of this com­ munity. The new plant was erected first to take care of the 19 43 season at a cost of from $45,000 to $50,- 000. It extended the season of em­ ployment from the end of Novem­ ber ,to April. With the closing of the plant approximately 100 em­ ployees, equally divided between ‘ men and women, are being laid off. Truckloads of cabbages, carrots and red ‘beets that the local factory have been unable to handle have been shipped almost daily to the plants at Aylmer, Forest and Sim­ coe. The local plant will continue to handle all carrots and under contract. The carrots canned waxed. and the turnips to A to of of consid- dehyra- loss to turnips will be will be Wednesday afternoon half will .be continued for the The holiday first two weeks in December. Moved Tp Hamilton Mr, and Mrs. Launce Rattershy and three children, Nat, Isabelle and Lola, left this week for their new home at Hamilton. Mr. Batters- by recently received his discharge from the R.C.A.F. where he was a member of the band. He has se­ cured a position in Hamilton and has joined the Symphony orchestra. Dies at Otterville The death occurred at Otterville Monday morning of Arnold Mar­ chand in his 83 rd year. Mr. Mar­ chand has lived in Otterville with his daughter, Mrs. Fred Church the past 20 years, and has been ixi failing health for some time and has beexx confined- to his bed for the past two weeks, in .Loverease, Switzerland, Mr. Mar­ chand learned the watchmaking business there, coming to Canada when he was 16 years of age, and has spent practically all his life in the jewellery business, having fol­ lowed his professioxx at Kitchener. Port Elgin, Exeter, Waterford, Tot­ tenham and Otterville. He was twice married, his first wife Mar­ tha Bourquixx died at Port Elgin when his two eldest daughters were small, and his second wife, Emma Weierheiser died in 19 24 while he was living at Waterford. He was a member of the Lebanoxx Masonic Lodge at Exeter, and had also beexx a. member of' the IOOF. Lodge at Port Elgin. He is surviv­ ed by foux’ daughters and one son. Mrs. G. H. Sanders (Ida), London. Mrs. Earl Kitchen (Lillian) Water­ ford; Mrs. Gordon Maiei’ (Mildred) Kitclxener, Mrs. Fred Church (Flor­ ence), Otterville and Edwixx Mar­ chand, of Waterford. He also leaves seven grandchildren and -one sister, Mrs. Henry McDonald, of Buffalo, N.Y. Funeral service was held at the Addison Funeral Honxe Otterville Wednesday, Nov. 28th at 2 p.m. Interment was in Green­ wood Cemetery, Waterford. Birthday Celebration On Sunday, November 25th, Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Hill entertained in honor of Mr, Hill’s mother, Mrs, Angelina Hill, in celebration of her 86th birthday. There were 22 chil­ dren, grandchildren grand grandchildren honor Mrs. Hill who is bright and vigorous in advanced age. Kfiitting and she literally turned, out hun­ dreds of perfect articles for the Red Cross during the wax' years. Mrs. Hill had a pleasant surprise when arriving at the party to find that hex* daughter, Mrs. Mitchell Willis had arrived from Sexsxnith, Alta,, anu was one of the -party. A lovely supper was served and Mrs. Hill blew out the candles decorat­ ing the huge birthday cake while the guests sang “Happy Birthday to You.’’ and great present to exceptionally spite of her is her hobby for Born SHADDICK who has been returned to office as Reeve of Hensall by acclamation. It will be his 11th term of office. Reeve Shaddick should be in line for the Wardenship of Huron as he was a runner-up for the office in 1944 when the Conservative members made the choice All Winter I Do YourCoatsChristmas at Shopping EarlyX greatly reduced and Girls’We have just received a shipment df better quality dresses for Misses and Ladies for the Christinas trade. These would make a very handsome gift. Prices are very attractive. Ladies’, Misses We have our stock of merchandise on display for the Christ­ mas season. Many lines are selling fast and cannot be re- ' placed, so more than ever we say do your shopping now. prices This Store Will be Closed the First Two Wednesday Afternoons in December Sale of White Although bed sheets have been very scarce we were fortun­ ate in securing 10 dozen very fine quality, size 72” x 99”, which we are placing on sale this week at $1.95 each. This is a real bargain—so come, early. Zippers still very scarce. We cleared out the entire^stock of a wholesale 32 dozen in all, sizes 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 inches in a good assortment of colors. For Christmas Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Robinhood Quick Cooking Oats [Large 5 lb. bags .......................... ...... Lipton’s Tea Red Label, lb. pkgs. ................ Habitant Pea Soup tn the large 2i8 oz. tins Dalton’s Horse 'Radish Mustard Puts the snap Into meat, 9 oz. jars, ea. ea. ea. ea. 25c Cowan’s Perfection Cocoa 4 IL Splendid value ........ I >O | Grapenuts Flakes *5 / C oz. pkgs................ 14c 14c Kellogg’s Variety Cereal Six Cereals, ten individual plcgs., foi* Fresh Mixed Peel, in bulk Product of South Africa,per tin ea lb 24c 09c 25c 32c 32 Your Superior Store Legion Seeks Tax-Free Building Th© regular meeting of the Municipal Council of the Village of Exeter was hefd in the Town Hall Tuesday evening, November 20th, with Reeve Tubkey and Councillors Bierling, Digniin, Hern and Sweit­ zer present, Reeve Tuckey was unable to at- __ _ __ ____ _tend the earlier part of the meeting I at Granton and Yu’ 1914 moved to and -Councillor' A, J, Sweitzer was ‘ appointed to the chair, relinquish­ ing same upoxi the appearance of the Reeve, The minutes of the last regular meeting of November read and adopted on the Councillors Bierling and Communications were dealt with as follows: A petition signed by several rate­ payers complained of smoke nuis­ ance and fire hazard presented by a plant at the south end of Village. Chief Norry reported that he had given instructions to have situation remedied. Chief Norry was instruct­ ed to check -closely on the matter. Canada Wood Products Company re slabwood, Clerk to refei’ matter to R. G. Seldon & Son, Judge T. M. Costello re correcting Voter’s Lists. Filed. Department of Municipal Affairs re exempt of Canadian Legion building from taxes, -Clerk to report to secretary-treasurer of Canadian Legion asking that they have rep­ resentatives attend next Council meeting to consider matter. Guenthei’ Transport asking for additional lighting ’on road at their warehouse in Exeter north. Sandy Construction Co,, re pay­ ment -for gravel. Russell T. Kelly Ltd., re reorg­ anization meeting of Associated of Trade Commerce. Filed, It was moved and Councillors Dignan that the property committee look into the matter of extra lighting requested by Guenther and report back. The following accounts and ordered paid on the Sweitzei’ and Dignan: Legion, Grigg cils 57.12; lighting Town Hall 3.90, Pickard, meals 7.95;, Arinstrong, Stire,* labor Stire, labor, . roads 8.40, Davis, labor, cleaning streets All motions were carried, journment on the motion of cillor Sweitzer. C. V. Pickard, Sth, were motion of Dignan. read and the Ontario Chambers of seconded by and Swqitzer Transport were read motion of ■Canadianand Municipal wrenth $13.60; Stationery, 6 pens and pen- Exeter P.U.C., Street 233.21, Town Clock 3.49, " $240.60; C. V. paid to G. Lamport for Tijne Sheet: Edward with truck 3.00; John ’^oadSr^-8.28-y - Sidney- Richard 12.95. A.d- Coun- Clerk First Winter Weather This community has experienced its first real_ winter weather. Snow fell and nicely covered the ground last Friday night accompanied by the first heavy frost. It turned niild- ex* Tuesday when part of the snow disappeared. Motoring was exceed­ ingly treacherous owing to the’ slippery condition of the road|t. Cattle that have been browsing <J7x the pasture fields have nearly all been stabled for the winter. Local stores on Saturday experienced one of their busiest days as there was a great rush for rubbers and gal­ oshes as well as warm wearing parel. ap- HOME FROM OVERSEAS Pte. Gordon J. Bieber, son of and Mrs. Wm. Bieber, of Hay Twp., after over­ Black Mr. arrived home last week spending a yeai' and a half seas. Gordon was with the Watch, Royal Highland regiment and went to France during the battle at Caen. .Shortly after he re­ ceived several wounds from shrap­ nel and was committed to hospital. Following his recovery lie rejoined his regiment and was with them in theii’ march into Germany. He returned home on the Queen Elizabeth. Pte. C. E. Coward returned from overseas Thursday of. last week having arrived at Halifax on 'the Queen Elizabeth with the Essex Scottish regiment which returned as a unit to Windsor. Jack was overseas more than a year and was in the thick of some of th© heavy fighting by the Canadians before the fall of Germany, but fortunately came through without a scratch, He was with the troops in At present he is visiting sister, Mrs. S. Lawson, of Germany, with his Crediton. MOVES TO LONDON Mr. afid Mrs. Albert Anno and Keith left Exeter on Thursday of last week to make their home ih London. Mi*, Oldham, who was a Flight Sergeant, was With the R.C.A.iF., over six years and fOx’ the -past thi’ee and a half years Mr. and Mrs. Oldham .have lived In Exeter, during which time Ml*. Oldham Was stationed at Centralia, St. Thomas and Trenton. They came to Exeter from Summerside, P.E.I. During the past summer Mr. Oldham was presented With a medal by the B.O< A.F. for efficiency. He received his discharge a short time ago and lias secured a position with the Shell Oil Company at London. Mr. and Mrs. Oldham and family have made many friends in Exeter whose best wishes will follow them to their new home. Oldham, for her Mrs. Hodgson Passes Mrs. Daniel Hodgson, who the past few years has made home with her son, W. Herman Hodgson, of town, died in London 'Fridjay in her 77th year. Born at Ellxnville her maiden name was Margaret Andrew, daughter of John and Sarah Andrew, was lived on a farm at Whalen until 1910, For foui’ years Mr. Hodgson was in the general store business In 1892 she married to Mr, Hodgson and a farm on the second concession of Stephen, Mr. Hodgson, predeceased her in 1938. She was a member of Centralia United chui/h and with the James Street United Church after coming to Exeter in 1941, -She had been in failing health for about .a year. Surviving are four sons, Lloyd, of Centralia; Earl, of Ridgetown; Cecil, of Toronto, and W, Herman, of Exeter; also one sister, Mrs. Albert Mitchell, to town and eight grandchildren. The fu­ neral was held from E. R. Hopper’s funeral chapel Monday afternoon with Rev. A. B.’ Irwin officiating. The four sons and two grandsons, Reg., Of Centralia, and Harry, of Ridgetown, acted as bearers. Among those attending " the funeral from a distance were two nieces, Mrs. Norman Graham, of Windsor and Mrs. Laing Borden, of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hodgson, of Ridge- to.wn, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hodgson, of Toronto. Becker-Fraser In the soft glow of candle-light Katherine Elizabeth, daughtei’ of Mrs. Fraser and the late Alex Fras­ er, Science Hill, became the bride of Exnil Milton Becker, son of Mrs. Beckei’ and the late George Becker, of Dashwood, in a ceremony per­ formed by Rev. W. D. Goodyer ixx Mount Pleasant United Church Saturday evening, The bride was on 10th. in a floor-length gown of white sheei’ fashioned with bishop sleeves and sweetheart neckline. She wore hex’ mother’s floor-length net veil which fell - and and ried forget-me-nots fern. Fraser, of .Stratford, the bride had four attendants. Miss Gladys Beck­ er, of Wingham, was xnaid of honor dn-a- f-loor-rlength-gown; ...ofr-wUno-silk jersey with shoulder-length veil falling from a bandeau of white flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss Hilda Becker, sister of the groom, in light blue jersey and Miss Eleanor Fraser, sister of the bride, in pink silk jersey. shouldex* veils flowers mums and r.oses. Aileen Selves was flower frock Mastei’ bearer. the bride, ushers Wallace Marion played Clarence sang. Over one hundred guests from Sarnia,. Mitchell, Stratford, roy, Thedford, Kitchener, Dashwood, Exeter, London, and the home community attended the ceremony and reception held latex* at mother, decorated streamers table was centred with the bride’s four-storey wedding cake. Mrs. Fraser received in a two-piece frock of rose beige alpaca crepe as­ sisted by Mrs. Becker wearing fig­ ured blue sheer. Buffet lunch was served by Misses Eilene and Ethel* ene Johns, Theresa Rumford, Jean Grinney and Mrs. Wxn. Burlingham. Foi’ theix’ wedding trip to Sarnia and Detroit the bride donned a suit of sand gabardine with, brown accessories, They will reside Dashwood. November charming gracefully from a shirred halo, the groom’s gift, a gold locket white gold earrings and car- a shower bouquet of roses, and maiden hair Given in marriage by James They wore of nosegays of held in 1 halos and carried a long white taffeta veil and nosegay. Simpson was Fraser, brother was best man, and were Tommy Frasex* Becker, Dashwood. Sawyer, of Science the wedding music Kixnpel, -of Kitchener, girl in with a Petei’ Keith ring- of the and Miss Hill, and Strath- Conroy, Zurich, the home -of the bride’s which was with pink and white candles. The attractively and white President Urges Red Cross to /** « d ,L«Larry tJn During reacetime To Paint Arena Gym The contract for painting the gymnasium and the waiting rooms at the Bxeter Arena has been let to Mr. Gerald Gratton, of Grand Bend. The paint is to be sprayed ?on and the work will commence the first week in December, WELCOMED HOME ON PARENTS 44th ANNIVERSARY Sigmn. Wm, K. Higgins, son of Mr. and Mrs, Robt, Higgins, ar­ rived home on Wednesday after serving for ovex* five years in the Canadian Army. After a period of training at trade schools at Ghat­ ham, .Hamilton and Camp Borden, he left in November of 1941 for overseas. He served in the ’Canadian Signal Corps in Algiers, Sicily, and all through the Italian campaign. About March 1st of this year he was transferred to Belgium and Holland where he served until the war’s end. A reception was tendered him at the home of his parents on Saturday evening and also for their youngest son, A/B Seaman Ray­ mond Higgins who had served in the Canadian Navy for about three years and who has just recently received his discharge. All mem­ bers of the family were home for the occasion. It was also Mr. and Mrs. Higins’ 44th wedding anniver­ sary. The family presented them with an occasional chair and elect­ ric lamp. Those attending from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Bert North and Miss Audrey North, of Woodstock; Mrs. Leslie Knight son Howard, of Kitchener. and Kumjoinus Class Elects New Officers Mrs. Earl Russell was president of the Kumjoinus School Class of Main Street at the annual meeting held on Mon­ day evening. There was a splendid attendance. Mr. A. J. Sweitzer, re­ tiring president, presided over the meeting. Several projects, for the coining year were discussed and passed -on to the new executive for consideration. Following the devo- tidn^E^axid ■ hilsi'beSS* periods; crokihr ’ole'’ by'*tli6se' prSsenC Membei’s of the Young People’s Class were also present as guests of the Kumjoinus. It was decided to hold no regulai’ meeting in Decem­ ber as the regular meeting day falls •on Christmas Day but to attend the Christmas Concert on Decembei’ 21st instead. A committee was ap­ pointed to arrange .for the candle­ light service on Decemlber 23rd. Lunch was served by the social com­ mittee at the close of the meeting. Lois Sweitzer and Gordon Price re­ ceived the prizes foi’ the highest scores of the evening. Othqr mem­ bers elected to the Executive were: Vice-President, Claude Blowes; sec­ retary, Mrs. Hattie Merkley; ass’t secretary, Mrs. Lillian Woodcock; treasurer, Earl Russell; convener of Bulletin Committee, Mr. W. G. Medd; convenei’ of programme com­ mittee, Mrs. -Claude Blowes; con­ venei' of Social Committee, Mrs. Glen ,McKnight; convener of mem­ bership committee, Mrs. B. W. Tuckey; teachei' of the class, Mr. W. -G. Medd. elected Sunday Church Alvin Bossenberry Awarded D.F.C Kerslake-Coultis A pretty autumn wedding solemnized at the home of bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. son Coultis on Saturday, Novembex’ 24th, when their younger daughter, Shirley Alberta, beeaxhe the bride of Harold Edwin KerSlake, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kers- lake. The ReV. Wm. Maix* officiated. Bridal music was played by Miss Phyllis Kerslalte, sister of the groom. The bride Was charming in a white satin and net floor-length gown with sweetheart heck-line and long tapering sleeves With finger-tip veil ahd carried red roses and mums. Miss Isabelle Cooper, as bridesmaid, wore a floor-length blue sheei’ gown with blue floral headdress and car­ ried bronze and yellow mums. The best man was Mr. Elwyn Kerslake, brother of the groom. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Central Hotel, Exeter. *fhe bi*ide*s mother received wearing a two-piece black dress With corsage Of Dink carnations. The groom’s mother also wore black with -corsage df pink carnations. The groom’s grandmotliei’ wore black and white with white carnations. Hot traveling ithe bride changed to a two-piece dress of turquoise wool with fuschia shag coat and black accessories, Squadron Leader Alvin Bossen­ berry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bossenberry, of Grand Bend, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, according to a letter received from Ottawa on Saturday,’ Squadron Leader Bossenberry re­ ceived his discharge from the air­ force in September and is how at Grand Bend. Four other Western Ontario Officers also received the Distinguished Flying Cross, The citation issued by R.C.A.F. authori­ ties, reads as follows; "The fol­ lowing officers have completed in various capacities numerous opera­ tions against the enemy in the courage of which they have invari­ ably displayed the utmost fortitude courage and devotion to duty/* On Tuesday evening of this week an -open meeting of the Bxeter Branch of the Red Gross was held in James Street Church. Th© meet­ ing was opened by the president, Miss Jeckell. Hymn ”0 Ged Bethel” was sung followed prayer by Rev, Irwin. Miss H. M. Brown read the minutes of the last open meeting in the absence of the secretary, Mrs, V. Heywood, Mr. Layton, the treasurer, read his re­ port. During 1945 the branch, raised $13,799,44. Since the organ­ ization <of Exetei’ Branch the suni of $68,470.00' has been raised- Mi’S, W. Martin, convenor of the jam project, reported 7 cases of honey and 4 cases of jam sent to headquarters. A solo was sung by Miss Helen Row© and a piano duet was played by Mrs. Wm. Murdock and Mr, Koch. The speaker of the evening, Mr. C. Bruce Hill, president of the Ontario Division of the Red Cross, was introduced by . Jeckell. Mr. Hill said that we had : to be proud of oui’ work Red Gross. The Canadian Cross had raised $78,0’00,000 dur-, ing “ had war, sent ations had been given, Mr. Hill said a tremendous or­ ganization had been built up in the Red Cross and with it a desire to help people, continue to use oui’ own people, ans, establish clinics, teach people to look after themselves, establish boards containing such things as crutches, wheel chairs, back rests, etc. This to follow up oui’ wax- job which isn’t yet completed. A motion of thanks to Mi”. Hill, those who took part and the’offic­ ials of James Street made by Mr. R. N. seconded meeting National ©f hr Miss reason in the Reel the war, 15,000,000 parcels been packed for prisoners of 44,0.00,000 articles had been overseas, 2,300,000 blood don- He asked that we that energy to help befriend the veter- peace time blood loan cup­ Church Creech by Mrs. Forrester, closed by singing Anthem. was and The the MITCHELL LIONS INSPECT ARENA AND NEW SCHOOL About twenty members of the Mitchell Lions Club headed by Lloyd Edighoffex* and William -Car­ roll paid a visit to the Exeter Arena Friday evening of last week to in­ spect the set-up we Ixave here. They were much impressed with the arena and skating rink. The Mit­ chell Lions -club have in view the erection of a skating rink and com­ munity building in that town and are gathering information'. While at the arena the gentlemen paid a visit to Exeter’s new high school where home economics and shop work are taught. They expressed surprise and admiration for the equipment of the two departments and of the work being carried on.. Honored Before Leaving The South End Quilting Group met Monday night at the home of Mrs. E. Pym to honor one of its members, Mrs. Launce Battersby, who is departing for Hamilton. She was presented with a china cream, sugar and tray set by Mrs. John Fletcher with an address read by Mrs. Art. Cann. The social eve­ ning included games and euchra followed by a lunch. Bridal Couple Honored Mr. and Mrs. William Willert, of Centralia a recent bridal couple were honored at a presentation held for them at their horn© in Centralia, when, some hundred rel­ atives and neighbors presented them with a miscelleanous shower. The address was read by Mrs Fred Kerr, of Crediton and the present­ ation was made by Mrs. Lloyd Fraser, of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Willert were the recipients of many lovely gifts including cheques etc. Mrs. Tomlinson favoured a reading. Dancing and cards enjoyed and luncheon served. with were Purchased Property Mr. Wm. Welsh, who has posed of his farm one and a miles north of,Exeter and who week held a successful auction of his stock and implements, ■purchased the residence of the* David RoWcliffe on North street, now occupied by Mr. Rolli© Motz. Possession is in the spring. dis- half has late ■1...■ ; ... ■ Purchased Home Mr. and Mrs. W. R. White, of Anes, Man., have purchased the -property of Mr. OhaxleS Upshall, Carling Street, how OCetipied by Mr* ROd KlliS. Mr. and Mrs. White Will spohd th© winter ih the apartment of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Johns. *They have visited for the past three weeks in Trenton and Bancroft with three brothci*§xUiat Mt. White had not seen fox* 25 years. Mi*s. 'Whit© is at persent confined to her home through iiiness, - Send The Times-Advocate to a friend as a ’Christinas gift*