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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-01-31, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 31st, 1946Established J 873 Subscription, $2.00 per year Seventy-Third Year Society Changes Name to South Huron County Fair The Exeter Agricultural Society at its annual meeting in the • Town Hall Wednesday evening of last week decided to change its name and in future will be known as the South Huron 'County Fair. The president, W. 0. IF, 'Qestricher pre­ sided. The ’ secretary-treasurer, Clark Fisher, reported the finances in splendid condition, The society paid out $685.75 in building cement abutments for a new grand­ stand and foi* the grading of a new racetrack, and have a cash balance on hand of $587.07. Mr, Wilson, assistant Agricultur­ al Representative, was on hand and spoke on junior work and hoped to have another competition this year'. It was decided to hold field crop competitions in barley and oats. Mrs,. E. J. Green and Percy* Pass- more were appointed delegates to attend the provincial convention in Toronto on February 14th and 15th, The setting of the date for the fair was left to a meeting of the direc­ tors. Officers were elected as follows: President, (Percy Passmore; 1st vice-president, Preston Dearing; 2nd vice-president, A. G, Hicks; secretary-treasurer, Clark Fisher; honorary directors, B. W. Williams, W. D. Sanders, A. Easton, W. H. Golding, M.P., Fred lEllerington, Dr. Hobbs Taylor, M.L.A., Dan Dew; ..directors, W, C. ‘F. Oestrich­ er, Wm. H. Coates, Frank Hicks, Nelson Stanlake, Wm. E. Ellering- ton, W'm. Allison, Harry Coates, Oscar Tuckey, Simon Sweitzer; lady directors, Mrs. Rufus Kestle, Mrs, E. J. Green, Mrs. Earl Mit­ chell; associate directors, Benson Tuckey, Geo. Link, G. A. 'Cann, Harry H. 'Strang,. A. J, Sweitzer, E. S. Steiner, John Hodgert, Earl Campbell, Harry ‘ Beavers, John Morrissey, C. L. Robertson; James Dalton, J? W. Hern, Verne Pin- combe, Wesley Simmons, Andy Eas­ ton, 'Roland Williams, A. O. .Elliot, E. J. Green, Frank Taylor, Garnet Flynn; auditors, J. P. Bowey, M. Francis. Obtains Highest Standing Dr. J, G, and Mrs. Dunlop and Miss Margaret Melville were guests of Miss Marie Melville at a ”capp- ing" ceremony last in the auditorium home of Victoria Marie received her after five months’ probation, Marie was given honorable mention hav­ ing obtained the highest standing for practical work in her class of 35 student Marie. Friday evening of the nurse’s Hospital when cap and cape nurses. Congratulations from this district shortly on the is expected to on Thursday. Boys Coming*Home Aboard the Scythia .More troops are expected home S.S. Scythia which arrive at Halifax Among them are> Pte. G. A. J. Lamont, St, Marys. Gnr. W. G. Lloyd, Grand Bend. Sgmn. J. W. Moise, Blenheim. Lieut. Harvey McNeil, Exeter. Cfn, S. G. Frayne, Exeter. Pte. J. D. McCarthy, St. Marys. Pte. R. J, A. Webber, Exeter. Banquet Returned Boys Friday Evening The Exeter Reception committee for returned men were hosts to several war veterans with their relatives at a 'banquet in Lamport’s Restaurant Friday evening of last week an’d on behalf of the munici­ pality were presented with pen and pencil sets. Reeve B', W. Tuckey acted as chairman and expressed a few words Of welcome to the re­ turned men, There were a few short addresses, Andy Easton wel­ comed the men on hehalf of the Canadian Legion and offered the services of that organization. Thos. Pryde outlined the services render­ ed by the local rehabilitation com­ mittee and Rev. Mr. MadLean spoke on behalf of the clergy. The veter­ ans foi’ did the overseas. The guests present were Pte. Allan {Fraser and his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Fraser; Sgmn. Wm. K. Higgins and his, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Higgins; iSQMS Andy Bierling and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bierling; Tpr. Mahlon Ryck- man, L.Cpl. Wesley and-Mrs. Ryck- man and Mr, and Mrs. Archie Ryck- man; R.3C Alfred R. and Mrs. Tomlinson; ,Flt. Lt. Howard and Mrs. Snide? and Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Elliot. The presentations made by Councillors Hern Caldwell. expressed the gift and parcels they Wartime their appreciation also for the splen- had received -from (Committee while were and Doctor Gets First New Car to be Sold in this District Exeter Red Cross Branch Raises $68,470 During War Theatre Party The pupils of grade 6 and 7 of the Exeter public school, of which Miss Pepper is the teacher, enjoyed a theatre party last (Friday evening sponsored by Mr. H. Jensen. It was at first intended to hold a sleigh-, ing party but the weather and roads were had and the theatre party was substituted, About 35 pupils attended. After the theatre they adjourned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jensen and were treated to hot dogs, rolls and cookies, was a very jolly party.it Staff Photo Pictured above is the first new car to be delivered in this territory, a 1946 Chevrolet sedan. It was sold to Dr, Fletcher, of Exeter, by Snell Bros.$ & Co. Incidentally the last new car sold by this firm was to Dr. Fletcher in February, 1942. Looking*’ on are several members of the Snell Bros. & Co. staff. They are Bob Belling at the rear of the car, Harvey Pollen, Chas. Snell and Ulric Snell. Furnace Springs a Leak A modern hot water or steam heating system may be a fine thing for a place of business but after all a~ glowing stove with a radiant heat has its attraction when one comes in from oUt of doors ;on a cold day, Jones & M'ay found this out last week when their heating system sprang a leak and had to be closed down for a few days for repairs. A stove was set up on the grocery side and the customers wbuld come in and gather round as •they stretched out their hands to feel the warmth. All that was lack­ ing was the old-fashioned cracker barrel to sit on. The clerks, how­ ever, were glad to have the steam turned on on Monday. The Classified Department yours—use it. at $1.75 each with look over­ Heavy Wool"" Blankets at $6.95 each Plaid Flannelette Blankets Good quality flannelette blankets, size 72” x 84”, pink and white, and blue -and white —a real good value this montli We still have a few good over­ coats in stock in Brown, Fawn, Blue and Grey. If interested in a new *coat drop in and them over. Also” a few dark coats to clear at $12 each Made-to-Measure * For returned men only, priority certificates. Delivery in four weeks. Fashion-Craft brand. i i Final Clearing of We have placed the final mark down in price of our winter coats for Ladies, Misses and Children. Many good styles and materials io choose from at real bargain prices. Has Narrow Escape When Truck Overturns Trapped in' the cab of his 'gaso­ line truck after it rolled into a ditch near Holmesville* Monday afternoon, Roland 'Grenier, of -Exe­ ter, freed himself by kicking out a window and escaped uninjured, The accident happened on No. 8 highway, about seven miles, east of Goderich, at 3.30 p.m. Grenier pulled out to pass a vehicle travelling east, the same direction as the truck, police said. The left wheels stuck in the snow, on the north side of the highway, and the truck spun into the ditch, upside down. x The gas truck, is owned by Everett Haist, of Exeter. Provincial Constable James Culp, of Goderich, inyestigated. Exeter Boy Flies Home From Scotland for Thirty Day Leave i • Heavy wool blankets in plain cream, only size 64” x 90”, made for the Canadian navy, slightly soiled. Reg. price $8,. 50 each. While they last clearing at $6.95 each Ladies’ and Girls’ Spring Coating This is the finest quality coating we have had in a long time, 58” wide, five good shades $3.95 yd. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Muffets Try this- popular cereal Royal York Cheese Slices Or spreads ............... Vs lb. pkg. 19c, Mother Jackson’s Jiffy Porridge A wheat germ cereal........ per pkg. |7c ATTRACTIVE GLASS TUMBLER (9 oz. 2 pkgs* 17c Palmolive Soap 3 Giant bars 25c Reg, size. 2 for 11c Popcorn Pops well., in bulk .......... per lb* 18c Cranberry Sauce, Oyler Brand, requires I coupon, £......... 12 Oz. jar 31c * 1 V i ru * , ’ —V" V----- size-i FREE with the purchase of ^2 lb. Royal York Orange Pekoe Tea for 39c, or 1 lb. bag of Royal York Coffee for 39c* The supply is limited. Phone32 Jones Your Superior Store z 1 & Cpl. Lloyd Heaman, of the R.C.A.F., after crossing the ocean by plane in 12 hours, is visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Heaman, of town, was overseas for two and years and’ recently signed the army of occupation. He on a thirty days’ leave and to return to Great Britain by plane. He left Prestwick, Scotland at 7.30 last Wednesday morning and at 11.30 landed in Iceland where they had «dinner, .and left again at one o’clock. At 2.3'0' a.m. the plane land­ ed 'at the Dorval airport, Montreal. 'Owing to the five hours difference in time between 'Scotland and Montreal, it was just 9.30 p.m. Wed­ nesday evening- in Montreal, when they landed. iO;er Iceland and the 'Labrador ^eo^^fei-eyd said it was quite cold ’ aim the passengers wrapped themselves in several Lloyd a half up foi’ is now expects heavy blankets to keep warm, .Fly­ ing at high altitude they had to wear oxygen masks. Hot coffee and sandwiches were served on the trip. iLloyd joined the airforce four years ago in London and since going overseas has been a clerk at the Bournmouth airport where during the war the men of the 'Canadian airforce were despatched to the various training centres. Since the conclusion of the war it has been the clearing house for many of the boys returning to Canada. He tried several times to go to the conflict zone but because of the shortage of help was retained in England. Finally he signed up for the army •of occupation and has been granted a» month’s leave 'before returning to that duty. Lions are Guests at Parkhill Tuesday Night About 25 members of the Exetei Lions Club motored to Parkhill in a chartered bus Tuesday and enjoy­ ed a pleasant evening as guests of the Parkhill Lions. A sumptuous chicken supper was served and a fine program of sing-songs, stunts and music and dancing by Miss Pennington, guest artist, Was much enjoyed. The speaker for the eve­ ning was the, district secretary, Bruce Malcolm, of Toronto. He was introduced by the District Governor, Dalt, Higgs, of St. Thomas. Lion President Harvey Cowen conveyed the greetings of the Exeter .club and Past District Governor Sandy Elliot thanked the Parkhill club for thein splendid hospitality. At the conclu­ sion of the evening two of the chickens left over from the banquet were purchased by auction by Lions Harvey Cowen and S. B'. Taylor, 'but the chicken did not last very long after reaching Exeter; The Lions took the Lamport restaurant !by storm and Lion iGord. carved the chicken Into delightful sandwiches and served them with coffee. It was a jolly ending to a pleasant evening. Heated Stove Pipes The fire 'brigade were summoned to the home of Mr. J. G. Do-\y on Monday afternoon when, some over­ heated stove pipes caused the fam­ ily no little concern and threaten­ ed to set fire to the house. The firemen were soon on the scene ready foi’ any emergency 'but for­ tunately their service were not re­ quired and the fire died down without any mishap. | Mr. Harvey Pfaff, of -Orediton, who has been on active service for five years and "ten months has re­ sumed his old position with Hat­ ter’s Dairy. We welcome him .back home. Trivitt Reports Successful Year _ The annual vestry meeting ofThe annual vestry meeting of the Trivitt Memorial church was held Tuesday evening- in the parish hall with a good attendance. Splendid reports were received from all or­ ganizations showing a very success- Prominent Hensail Farmer is Honored On Monday evening a prominent and • very highly respected young Hensall resident, Andy Bell, was quite taken by surprise when a small group of friends gathered at his home to convey to him the sin­ cere feelings and highest regards from his great host of friends and well-wishers. After a pleasant game of cards Andy was made the recipi­ ent of the following lovely gifts: a mantle .radio, a Ronson lighter, a signet ring, . a Gladstone bag, a Kroeler lounging chair and a year’s subscription to three weekly maga­ zines or papers. Andy, in a few well chosen words, expressed his deepest thanks to all his friends for such a pleasant surprise. A great host of friends from the surrounding com­ munity feel deeply the fact thai due to the existing unpleasant cir­ cumstances they must for the pres­ ent say Adieu to him and hope, however, that Andy will remember that he will always have a warm spot in their hearts and a lasting welcome in thejr homes. Ribs Fractured Wib.' Coward, an employee with Tuckey Transport,a had several ribs fractured in* a hockey game at the arena Thursday night, in a game between Exeter and (Lucan. Ross Tuckey suffered the frac­ ture of a couple of ribs in a hockey game with Goderich Friday eve­ ning of last week. The fractured ribs, however, did not keep him out of the game Monday evening. Minor Accident A minor motor accident took place in London Monday when a truck driven by Murray McGill, R/R. 1, Glanworth, collided at Dufferin avenue and Wellington street with a car owned 'by Clifford McAvoy, of Wingham. Damage amounted to $25 to the car and $10 to the truck. Purchases Huron Garage Mr. Fred Newton has purchased from Stewart Bros., the Huron Garage on Main 'Street and has al­ ready taken possession. He is tak­ ing over the agency for the Ply­ mouth and Chrysler cars and Fargo trucks and expects to open for business the beginning of next week. Mr. Cecil Stewart will con­ tinue to operate the taxi business using the same office. I The annual meeting of the Exeter Branch of the Red Cross was held on (Monday evening, Jan, 28th. Rev. K, MacLean opened the meeting with prayer, The President, Miss Jeckell, ad­ dressed the meeting. In looking hack over the years, she recalled some who had given leadership in the past, had moved from this lo­ cality; others had passed away. The fellowship we have enjoyed through the years has meant a great deal to us. We have made friends with people we might never have known. iShe said the Red Cross had also fostered a commun­ ity spirit. ‘She thanked the members of the Executive and the conven­ ors of -committees, The minutes of the last annual meeting were read by the secretary Mrs. V. Heywood. The December bills were pre­ sented and passed. Miss M. E, Brown reported pn the knitting; JQ 41 articles had been made for service personnel, 427 for .civilians. Mr, Layton, the treasurer, in his report, stated that oyer $8,0.00 had been raised during the canvass last March, the largest amount • collect­ ed in any year since the inception of the Exeter Branch. A ____ *$68,47 0 was the amount for all the years. (Mrs. V. Heywood gave retary’s report. A discussion re the carrying on of the Branch was the next order of business. Owing to the stormy weather ana hazardous condition of the roads, no representatives from the outside units were present. Those present did not feel like , making a decision which would in­ volve others, so no final action was taken. However, on motion of Miss Eva Penrose and Miss Reta Rowe it was decided to send word to each unit, asking them to make a deci­ sion and inform the secretary. Un­ der separate heading the Peace Time Program will appear, Mr. R. N. Creech presided at the election of officers. It was moved by Mrs. E. Irwin, seconded by Mrs. R. N. Creech, that the 194=5 Offi­ cers carry ,on for the present... Miss Jeckell, Mrs. Heywood and. Mrs. R. N. Creech were elected delegates to the Red Cross 'Conven­ tion in April. I The next packing will be on Feb­ ruary 8th. The next executive’ meeting on February 11th. Peace Time Work of the Red Cross 1. There -will. be no campaign for funds during* 1946, but there will be a membership drive in or- dei’ that Red 'Cross may; be kept strong. 2. We will render service to our returned men in our communities and through our Branches. • 3. There will be a 'National Blood Donoi- Service, with no fee or service charge to the recipient. 4. The development of Outpost Hospitals in the remote parts of Canada. 5. tion 6. 7. total o£ the sec- Nutrition and Health Educa- to schools. Disaster Relief. . There is a great need for clothing in the devastated “countries of Europe. There will still |be a need for work room committees to aid in this. ful year. The ^treasurer's report was given by W. E. Middleton showing that all obligations had been met and a splendid balance carried over. The Sunday 'School report was given by Mrs. Hunt, the Women’s Auxil­ iary report by Mi*S. J. Luxton; the Ladies’ Guild by Mrs. Hector Hey­ wood and t'he 'Chancel Guild 'by Miss Marion Bissett. Six families had been added during the year. The Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt, Congratu­ lated the various organizations on the splendid work done. He spoke of the interest ,and harmony that prevailed in the work of the parish. The secretary was directed to draft a letter of remembrance to L. Day, Sr., who for so many years served so faithfully as vestry clerk; also a letter to E. E. iDhvies in apprecia­ tion of his services as treasurer last year. Officers were elected as follows* Rector’s Warden, G. A. Hawkins; People’s Warden, R. iA. Crawford; vestry Clerk and treasurer, W. E. Middleton, assistant treasurer, O. S. Atkinson; sexton, J. Luxton; board of management, J. W. Morley (con­ venor), W. H. Middleton, M. W. Pfaff, G. A. Hawkins, R. A. Craw- I ford, W. Cunningham, E. L. Gibson, IH, Russell, 0. Atkinson, E, E, .Davies, Roy Brock, Allan Blstoh, Mrs. E, E. iDavies, Mi’s. V. Hoywood, Mrs. K. G, Clarke, Mrs. R. A. Craw­ ford; delegates to synod, J. w. Morldy, Walter Cunningham; sub­ stitutes, W. E. Middleton, G. A. Hawkiiis; sidesmen, J. W. Morley, Grant Case, Donald Davies, Robt. Ellerington, Alvin 'Cornish, Robt. Luxton, Vernon Heywood, Wm. Chambers, Andrew 'Bierling, Donald Robinson, Walter Balfour, Fred Hatter; auditors, J. W. Morley, E. L. Gibson. Walter Cunningham, who has Served as collector for 2$ years, was re-appointed. i >V 'ite ' • ' • Moved to St. Marys Mr. 'Lloyd Hunter, who recently returned from has been living in Southcott household furniture to St. Marys this week, where he and his brother Clifford have opened up a butcher shop. overseas and . who one of the apartments, moved his Home From Overseas iPte. Reginald J. Ford, son of Mr. and (Mrs. .Fred IFord, Usborne, returned home last week from overseas on the Mauretania and was met in .Hamilton cm Friday, Jan. 25th, by his wife and his parents and brother, Gerald.' Reg. has been overseas for two years where ohe served with the Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment of Canada. Exeter and District War Time Committee The annual meeting of the Exe­ ter ail’d District War Time Com­ mittee was held in the Library on January 25th with the president, Thos. Pryde, in the chair. The sec.-treasurer, R. N. Creech gave his report, a copy of which had been audited by Messrs. J. L. Hendry and S. Otton and forward­ ed to Ottawa. It showed that dur-s ing 1945 $2483.98 had been re­ ceived, $1,748.2'0' expended leaving a balance on hand of $11,211.64 of which $182.00 was earmarked for rehabilitation purposes. 4'02 parcels had been sent to the boys overseas during the year, making a total of 1,018 parcels for the duration, 36 pairs of socks and sweaters had been presented to the armed forces making a total for the duration of 366, also 34'0,0(010 cigarettes had been shipped overseas. Salvage had been collected amounting to 209,- 210s pounds for which $1,335.16 had been received, The officers and all committees for 1945 were re-elected and executive committee consisting Thos. Pryde, R. N. Creech, IL Eilbor, Fred Dawson and J, 1/018 Parcels Hendry was appointed to transact business between meetings, Thos. Pryde, J, Hubert Jones and A, M. Easton were appointed to interview the councils of Exeter and Usborne. regarding changing the present War Memorial to make it apply to the late war as well the first great war. as For Rent, Not For Sale In the Classified advts. last an advt. appeared offering farm of Dr. Moffatt on the Hayfield Road under the heading “For Sale”. This no doubt impression who know week the „W an of K. L. Winchelsea Businessman Sells Store to Londoner After twenty-one years as a successful merchant at Winchelsea, R. E. Pooley has disposed of hjs general store to Mr. Fred Walters, of London, Mr. Walters gets ^posses­ sion on March 1st. In addition to the store Mr. Pooley has had con­ siderable success as a poultry rais­ er, particularly turkeys. Recently he purchased from Chas. Godbolt the house and property just east of town on Huron street and he in­ tends to operate a Turkey Hatchery* His buildings are almost ready to commence operations and he ex­ pects to move to Exeter shortly. Last year Mr. Pooley raised around 9'0'0 turkeys and he now has about 2-50 breeders, We welcome Mi’, and Mrs. Pooley to Exeter. For font years Mr. Pooley has been the pres­ ident of the Exeter-Hensall Branch of the Canadian Legion. j Grand Bend Residents In Motor Accident Four people ware injured two automobiles collided oh highway near Seebach’s Hill day night, Mi’s. IL. J. Jennlson Ot Grand Bend received injuries which kept her overnight, in Stratford General Hospital. Herbert Taylor* R.R. 1, (Dashwood, George Weber and Lee Tennison, received the heading was a grave error and has left an erroneous on the minds of those — —„„ Dr, Moffatt’s very fine of Woodham, farm, The advt, should have ap- Mrs. Jenuison’s husband, peered under the heading, ’‘For minor injuries, Rent.” Dr. Moffatt is offering for rent a portion of the farm which is situated near Varna. « ..... .....,.. ....... ) Austin Schwalm underwent an operation for appendicitis In West­ minster Hospital, London, Monday Wight, ji J when 8 satur- occurredThe collision, which, about 9.30 -p.m., involved a car driven by George Kinkade of ford, with Mt, Weber as passenger, •and one, •driven'by Mt. Taylor, wlffi Mr? and 'Mrs. Jennison as passen­ gers. The cars were wrecked. vinciai Constable J. M. DouglM in­ vestigated.* < ■ ...;4>