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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-02-14, Page 1X EXETER, ONTARIO,.THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 14th, 1946 Single; Copy* 5 cents Seventy-Third YearEstablished 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year Exeter Board of EducationI Holds Inaugural Meeting 526. s the an Pot Luck Supper Enjoyed at James Street Annual Meeting About'* 16 0 person^ sat down to nicely decorated, well-laden tables for a pot luck supper Monday even ing in the James Street United church on the occasion- of the an nual meeting, Lighted tapers ahd Valentine decorations were very attractive. Following the supper a sing song was enjoyed with Law rence Wein at the piano. The Pas tor, Rev. Irwin, presided for the business session, He reported 325 families ip. the congregation with an active membership of Twenty-one members were remove^ by death last year and the gather ing rose while the names were read. The total amount raised for all pur> poses by the congregation was $9,820. Of this, the amount raised for missionary projects $2,815,5'0'. The' Red Cross raised $327.79. The treasurer’s report and reports from all the organizations revealed a very successful year, with finances in splendid ■ shape. Elected to the .Session for three years' were E. Lindenfield, Pickard, J. M. Southcott, Keddy and C. E. Zurbrigg; Board of Stewards, “ J. Kestle, Dinney and J. Appleton was Trustee Board Down was -made an honorary mem ber of the Official Board. An ex pression of appreciation of the splendid work and Christian leader ship of Rev. and Mrs. Irwin was given also a vote of thanks to the choir for their helpful service. During the evening several musical numbers were given. Arrangements are being made for a new lighting .system and for the re-decoration of the church interior as soon as con ditions will warrant it. Would Exclude Japanese At the I.O.O.F. meeting in lodge rooms Tuesday evening interesting debate was held with a Splendid turn-out of the members. The subject was ’‘Resolved that the Japanese should be excluded from Canada,” The affirmative was tak en by A. W. Morgan apd Arnold Cann and the negative by Garnet Hicks and Wm. E, Middleton. Both sides presented their arguments in a masterly manner. The decision was given in favor of the affirma tive. The judges were Dr. Roulston, W. W, Taman and J. M. Southcott. was Unit the C. V, w. c. to the Dr. Cowen, V. Harvey Perkins, Robb B. Creech. E, appointed to and Rew. C. C; the W. “Rastus says Sambo, done ketch him in farmer Smith’s hencoop.” “M-min, boy! I s’ppose Rastus, done feel ’shamed?” “Nossuh.’ Sambo am de one to feel ’shamed. He can’t explain how he done ketch Rastus dere.” * J Boy Scouts and Girl Guides To Observe Next Week ’ Next week will be observed as Boy Scout and ‘Girl Guide Week throughout Canada. On Sunday evening the Boy Scouts, the Cubs and Girl. Guides will attend Divine service in James Street church. The Grand Bend Scouts and Cubs will be in atten dance. An invitation to be present is extended to the Canadian Girls in' Training and to the members of the Exeter Lion's Club. They are requested to meet at the Legion room at 6.30 the church. ■On Monday of the various vited to be guests at the Lions supper meeting. On Tuesday a . Bl. . will be seen at the Jones & May store. On Thursday meeting will be to be followed by a social evening Friday, Six Returnee) Bpys Guests of Municipality -Six additional returned men were .guests of the municipality at a hot chicken supper Friday evening lust at Lamport’s restaurant and ell of -them were presented with a pen and pencil set. These gatherings are sponsored by a committee for the reception of returned men, Reeve B. W. Tuckey presided. After partaking of a very sump tuous repast a short program was carried out. Reeve Tuckey welcom ed the men on their return from overseas and spoke of the excellent service rendered Mr, James Hendry a member of the rehabilitation committee, spoke of the opportun ities and priviliges that are being given to help reestablish them in civilian life, Mr. Ted Pooley spoke on behalf of the Legion and Rev. Mr. Irwin on behalf of the Minis terial Capt. rane, and Mr. and Mrs: J, rane; Sweeton; and Pte. Bruce Cann, Mr. S. J. V, and Miss Pearl Cann; Cpl. man Heaman; Mr. Kendrick, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kendrick. The men thanked the council for the pleasant evening and the gifts and also for the cels received while overseas. Association. The guests were W. G. Cochrane, Mrs. Coch- G. Coch- and Mrs. Wuerth Wuerth; Capt. Alexander M. LAC1. Reynold Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Lloyd Hea- and Mr, and Mrs. Norman Cfn, Stanley Frayne and Clayton Frayne; Pte. Lionel par Over 500 Attend Carnival at Arena The first carnival of the season was held at- the Exeter arena Fri day evening of last week with an attendiShoe of over 50'0’. The Exe ter Band'provided the music for the evening. There were numerous colorful costumes particularly by the younger skaters. The prizes were awarded as follows: Best dressed coupleis, Mrs, Wes. Ryck man and Mrs. Graham Arthur; Irish couple; Shirley Appleton and Marjorie Richards, patriotic; gents’ fancy, Kenneth Moir, cowboy; Ster ling Ince, Chinaman; ladies' fancy, Margaret Rundle, Eileen Hunter; gents’ comic, Milt. McCullagh, Max ine Reeder; ladies’ comic Ann Marie Rivers, Mrs. Pickard; girl’s fancy 1-6 and under, Shirley Brock, Sheila Bailey;, hoy’s fancy, 16 and finder, Jack Jensen, Peter Cowen; comic lUnder 16 years, Ted Prout, Beverley Stufgis. The races were well contested. Open race for men was won by Tim 'Stive and Art Trites; girl’s open race, Claudette Blowes, Marg aret White; boy’s race 16 and un der, Keith Brintnell, “Gordon Price; girl’s race *.12 and under Claudette. Blowes, Mary McKnight The judges were Mrs. J. H. Jones, Misses Dor othy Johns and Ardys McFalls. There was skating after the judg ing; . February Shipping Report of Red Cross It is very important that .all fin ished articles be brought in on the next packing day, March 22. This postponed date should give plenty of time. The next Executive Meeting will be held on March 18th. A membership drive will ,be con ducted during March, the dates to be given later, A speaker from the -Provincial Red Cross will be in Exeter some evening in March to address an open meeting. The date for this will also be announced later, Shipping Report for February 8/46 KNITTING—British Civilian; if paii’ .girls’ stockings, 22 girls’ sweat ers, 33 pair boys stockings, 7 boys’ sweaters, 11 infant’s jackets, 22 infant's booties, 23 infants’ bonnets, 1 infant’s soaker. ’SEWING—British Civilian; :26 girl’s coats, size 4; 7 undervests, size 4; 75 undervests, size 1; 22 infant’s blankets; 16 infant’s rom pers; 150 flannelette diapers; 153 gauze diapers; 26 Terry wash cloths. 21 large quilts; A crib quilts. 40 Years a Harness Maker X. Mr. E. Maurice Quance last week rounded out forty years as a har ness maker in {Exeter. He began his trade and was employed fpr many years with W. J- Peer, now of 'Grand Bend. Mr, and Mrs, Beer remember ed him with a fine -box of home made candy with which he treated some of his old friends, During all those years he has ibeen absent from 'business on a Saturday night on only five occasions. He is leav ing Thursday for a short holiday with his sister, Mrs, -Patterson, of Detroit, p.m. and parade to evening the leaders groups are being in- window display Mrs. Campbell Dies in B.C. There passed away in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Victoria, 'B.C., on Jan. 28, Adelia Elizabeth Campbell, ,-beloved wife of Edwin Lyman Campbell, in her 6 0 th year. Born in Exeter The inaugural meeting of the Board of Education was held in the Public Library Wednesday evening, February 6th,’ at 7.30 with all mem bers present. After the*, signing of the declaration, the meeting was opened with prayer ’by J. M, South cott. Mr, Creech then welcomed on behalf of the Board, the newly- ejected members, W. Middleton. (town), and H. Strang (township)» Mr, Creech stated that in view of his long term as chairman, he declined to be re-elected for 1946t although, while a member, he would be glad to render to his suc cessor any assistance he might de sire in the many -matters that would come up for attention par ticularly between meetings. Mr. Creech’s decision was accepted with regret. The following was the order of business then and approved. New Officers Election of Officers; J. M. Southcott, .per J. and R. E. Russell; vice-chairman,. Dr. Cowen, per E. R. Hopper and J. N. Willis; secretary-treasurer, Miss MacFaul, per R. N, Creech and W. Middleton. Arena Representatives; 1946, J. <M. Southcott, per tR. N> Creech and R. E. Russell; 1946-47, E, R. Hop per, .per J. H. Jones and J. N. Wil lis. ■Library ‘Representatives: 1946- 47-48, 'Miss Jeckell, 1946 G. C. Koch, per E. R. Hopper and H. W, Whyte. ” Date of regular meeting to 'be the first -Monday. -Should Monday be a holiday, then Tuesday, per iH. W. Whyte and R. ®. Russell. - The Chairman or Vice-Chairman and Secretary-Treasurer to be em- powered to sign cheques for the Year’s business, per R. N. and J. N. Willis. That the Chairman be allowed to call a special meeting time for ’the transaction of business, per H. W. Whyte E. Russell. 'Pei* J. H. Jones and Dr. that any used only Principals. Former Reception for Reg Ford Held at Eden School A reception for Pte, Reg. Ford, who recently returned home after serving overseas for two years with the Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment, was held last Thursday evening at the Eden school with over fifty persons present, ’pro gressive euchre was enjoyed with twelve tables in play. Mrs. Jas, Kirkland was winner of the ladies’ high and Charles Prout was win ner of the gent’s high. For low score the prizes went to Mrs, Earl Whiting and Win. Essery. An ad dress to -Pte. Ford was read by Mrs. Harold Hunter and the presentation of an end table and electric table lamp was made by Mrs. Maurice Coates and Mrs. Arthur Kerslake. Reg. expressed his thanks in a -few well-chosen words. The Usborne municipal council took the oppor tunity to present some of the re turned personnel with gold rings. Reeve Hugh Berry. Councillor Wel lington Brock and Clerk A. W. Morgan were present. Reeve Berry made an address to the returned men and the -presentation of the rings was made by A. W. Morgan. The recipients were Reg. Ford. John McAlister and Stanley Whiting. Presentations were also made on behalf of Pvt. Junior Prout, who is noyr stationed at Okinawa, and Lieut. Nursing -Sister Beatrice Es sery. of Ottawa. Lunch was served at the close of. a very pleasant eve ning. submitted Chairmaii, H, Jones SUCCESSFUL UNDERWRITER Stephen Township Resident Passes Away Frank Sims, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of Stephen Township, passed away in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, Fri day morning, February 8th, in his 80th year. IHe had been in failing health for some time but became seriously ill about ten days ago when he was removed to the hos pital where he gradually became weaker. The deceased was born on the farm where he spent his last days and was the son of Richard Sims and Betlisheha. [Lamport. He was the last surviving member, of a -family of five sons and three daughters. Sixty years ago he was married, to -Sarah Jane Clark and. the union was blessed with a family of three childrg^ .one daughter, and ’two’sbnsf^Noi’a^ , In 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Sims moved from the homestead to Exeter anc) Mrs. Sims died there in 1937. Four years ago Mr. Sims returned to the old homestead to pass the re maining years of his life. Two of his children predeceased him, Nora (nee Mrs. ’Garnet Cockwell) in 1912 and Roy in 1941. He .is survived by his son Clayton who lives on the homestead and one grandson, Ger ald Cockwill, of Willow, -Sask. The deceased was a life-long Orange man belonging to L.O.L. No. 1343, Grediton. He was one of the pion eers of the district in which he [lived. 'He was a good neighbor and was ever willing to give a helping hand to- anyone/in\distress. The funerql was held from E. R. Hop per’s Funeral Chapel on Monday With Rev. Reuber, of the Evangeli cal Church, Crediton, conducting .the service, assisted by Rev. Woods, of the United Church, Exeter. In terment was made in the Exeter Cemetery. The -pallbearers, all neighbors, were Andy 'Mathers, Alvin Talder, Ted Wright, Nelson Lamport, Alf. Tilley and »E. Brown. The, sympathy of the community is extended to the sorrowing relatives and friends. North her maiden”'hame was lAdelia Elizabeth Winnipeg moving to Willis. She resided in ifor many years before ____„ Victoria 17 months pre vious to her death. .Surviving be sides her husband are one son, 'Or- val, of Winnipeg, and two daugh ters, Mrs. D. J. Astley, of Saskatoon^’ Sask., and Miss Murna, at home and- five grandchildren; also three sisters, Mrs. J. Harris, of Winnipeg; ■ Make up a Chuckle-Ad. from the Mrs. Jessie Grant, of Chicago, and .............. section. Mrs. G. Goodwin, of (Marcellus, N.Y. Interment took place at the Royal Oak Burial Park, Victoria. evening a held at the arena Join in the Fun special Creecli at any speciaL and R. Times-Advocate Classified Send it in and win a free show. See announcement on Page 7. T t uaubutuu nrminnnv'•Boy and Clayton.1°™”™ New Wallpapers Many lines of Spring Wallpapers are now in We. have a very nice selection suitable for all now before the busy season. Come in and see V M stock and the balance will be here shortly, rooms. Have some of your papering done the new patterns. A. W. MORGAN widely known Confederation -Life representative qualified as a mem ber of the .production club of his ---- —T 1945. Confederation ILife payments to policyowners and beneficiaries totalled $13,594,780 in 1945 and business in force was $621,950,297 at the end of the year. Founded in 1871, Confederation Life 'Association has grown with Canada and this year celebrates 75 years of service. Cowan: unauthorized books at the discretion of be the and Rus- later Men’s Brown and Grey Another shipment of overcoats,, which should have come in in October, has just arrived. The colors are brown and grey. If you need a new overcoat we think we can satisfy you both in color and style. The above coats have fly front and balmacan collar, the very’ newest. Overcoats at $10. and $12 Just a few dark color-- overcoats for are good warm coats a.t low price . Men’s Good Weight Windbreakers Just new in. Made of good weight * Melton cloth. These have been scarce. “Price $5.75 each Men’s Felt Boots We managed to get a few more pairs of Felt Boots, and we have the Overshoes to go over them. You are sure of Warm feet with this outfit. men, sizes to 40. These Ski-Caps and Leather Caps. These are just the right thing for this weather. We have a nice selection of these colorful caps to Choose from. Sells Farm Mr. Chas. Hoffman has sold his farm on the 5 th concession of Ste phen Township to Mr. Fred Fink- beiner. Mr. Hoffman has purchased the residence in Exeter on John Street occupied by .Roland ’Grenier. The latter has purchased a lot at Grand Bend from Mr. Cyrus Green and .intends erecting a service sta tion.’ Miss Mary Anrii, Pym The funeral of the Mary Ann Pym who died Thursday of last week Colborne and the Exetei’ was born .d at an early age Misslate in London was held Street remains for inter in Us- Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Aylmer Vegetable Soup Regular 10 ,oz. si2e ................. Lipton’s Red Label Tea 'Fhe small leaf tea ................... Superior Baking Powder Contains no aliimj 16 oz. tins Robinhood Quitlt Clodkittg Oats In the large 5 lb. bag I 2 tins 15c ... y2 lb. 37c. Coffee Sale All the big sellers—Nabob, Maxwell House, Royal York, Chase & Sanborn, Red Rose .......... 1 lb. bags 43c each 23c Royal York Tea Lovely fluted tumbler free .... Va lb. 38c Habitant Pea Soup Large 28 oz; tinseach 25c each 14c Your Superior Store Saturday from United church were brought to ment. Miss Pym borne township an* wont to London to live. She was in her 87th year. She is survived by two brothers, Luther B., of Toledo, and John Pym, of London. Surprise Birthday Party The home of Mr. and ’Mrs. don Wein was the scene of lightful evening on Monday ’Shel- a de when guests Were present from town and i from Dashwood. The evening was spent in games and euclire. -Seated foh lunch at midnight an alarm clock sounded which was tlie signal for singing “Happy Birthday” and for the entrance of a birthday cake with lighted candles In honor of Miss Maida Wein, who was com pletely unaware that the event was especially for her, evidenced as she voiced a very surprised “Oh.” She received several beautiful gifts, St. Valentine decorations were promin ent throughout the house and a lighted taper was before each guest at the luncheon table* WILDMAN—DOWSON • An event of interest took place at 'Caven Presbyterian Church on Thursday morning when Pte. Dor othy Dowson (C.W.A.C.), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Dowson, ■of Montreal, was riage to Pte. J. sort of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wildman Exeter. Rev. Kenneth MacLean of ficiating. Both bride and groom wore their respective uniforms, the bride wearing a beautiful corsage of red carnations snap dragons and* baby’s breath. Pte. Cavell Butt (C.W.A.C.), bridesmaid and Cpl. H. G. Otis (D.C.M.) were also in uniform. Pte. Butt wore a corsage of white carnations, snap dragons and babyj’s breath. Bridal music was played by "'Mrs. Cochrane. The wedding breakfast-, served buffed style, took place at the home of the bridegroom where the was attractively decorated spring flowers and centered the wedding cake. Later Pte. and Mrs. Wildman left for a wedding trip to London and Detroit. Out of town guests included Mrs Knight, of the was eve- wel- the united in mar- E. E. Wildman, G. Dowson and Mrs. W. mother and grandmother bride. . 'Buyer jAdvocate profitable. table with with the Times- Sale ads mutually and seller find For Times-Advocate to Ra ise Advertising Rates 25 * Per Cent on Late Copy Chying to the mail situation in Exeter it is very important that the Times-Advocate goes to press at three o’clock Wednesday afternoon. This can only be accomplished by the co-operation of our advertisers and correspondents. If We fail to catch the mail for the train going south Wednesday afternoon there is no other train going south until Thursday evening. This means that the subscribers on the Woodham, Kirkton, Granton, Ducan, Olande- boye, Alisa Craig, Phrkhlll, Staffa and Cromarty rural routes do not get their papers until Friday. A few minutes saved on Wednesday would remedy all this. Not because we want additional revenue but because we do want the advertising copy in on Tuesday not later than three o’clock we are inaugurating a, new policy of charg ing a 25 per cent, our regular rate on menu that- come In after that hour. $ Public Library Board Hold Inaugural Meeting The inaugural meeting of Exeter Public Library Board held in the Library> Saturday ning last. Mr. Gf C. Koch was corned as a new member of Board; Miss Jeckell and. Mr. V. J. Kestle were congratulated on their reappointment to the Board for 19 46. The election of officers re sulted as follows: chairman, Mrs. J. M. Southcott; secretary-treasurer, Miss IL. M. Jeckell; property com mittee, G. S. Howard, V. J. Kestle, G. C. Koch, and Reeve Tuckey; magazine committee, V. J. Kestle, G. S. Howard, Mrs. R. N. Creech, Mrs. Southcott; book committee, V. J. Kestle, Mrs. R. N. Creech, Mrs. J. M. -Southcott, Miss Jeckell and G. C. Koch. Mrs. iGidley was re engaged as librarian witli vacation allowance. The Geographic maga zines for 19 45 are to be bound. New flooring fol’ the library room was discussed .but was deferred un til more information is available. Eastern Star Euchre The Eastern Star held a success ful progressive euchre recently. High score for ladies went to Mrs. Stone, while gent’s high went to Mr. Ed. DignaU and for lone hands was won »by Miss Annie Sanders. Mr. Jack Green had charge of the penny auction. Mrs. Jack Green -held the lucky ticket for the beautiful bou quet of flowers donated by Mr. R. Bailey, of the Exeter Flower Shop, and Mr. Archie Ryckman held the lucky ticket for a set of -Pyrex cook ing dishes. Mr. Sid Moore and Miss Annie Sanders gave several read ings which were much applauded, Another 15 th. euchre will be held Feb. 1 increase over all advertise- to the office Denomy PassesGeorge At Home in Drysdale George Denomy, well-known tired farmer of Drysdale, passed away at his residence on Saturday after a two-day illness, He had been spending the winter in Detroit with his daughter, Mrs. Harvey, and re turned Sunday, February 3rd. He was in his S-Wt year and a member of St. Peter’s Church, Drysdale, His wife predeceased him five years ago, He is survived by three daugh ters, Mrs. Nettie Harvey, Mrs. Lor raine Charbonneau and Mrs Beatrice Robson, all of Detroit; five sons, Joseph Denomy, of St. Clair, Mich.; Paul, of Sarnia; Wil* fred, of Port Huron; Alex, of Mooretown and Adolph, of London, two brothel’s, William, Of Drysdale funeral requiem Church, Roberts and Alex, of Detroit, 'the took place Tuesday with high mass in St. Peter’s Drysdale, with Rev. Ek officiating. re* i We heed expanding friendships in this contracting world* minutes were read adopted on motion of R. E.( sell and J. N. Willis. R. E. Russell is to report on the - Projector. H. W. Whyte reported detailed information not yet to hand regard ing large pump. 'Per R. E. Russell and E. R. Hop per: that the smaller pu<mp be in stalled as per Mr. Whyte’s advice. Intervening correspondence was- read and R. N. Creech related the steps taken regarding the 10 per cent, reserve to which the Council had been agreeable. Per J. iH. Jones and R. N. Creech that Messrs. Coon and Son be ask ed to interview the Department re addition of the four rooms. The report of the Public School, read by Principal Sturgis in the absence of ’Principal Blowes: Num ber on roll 179; attendance lessen ed on account of the epidemic of measles, flu, etc. Mrs. Wein had substituted for three days during the absence of the Principal and a half day for Miss Layng; War Savings $64.15. Inspector Staples had visited the school during the month. The usual grant of $25.00 for Agricultural purposes was ask ed. Film Shown The High 'School principal re ported number on roll as 205. The student’s council had held their annual Christmas party In Decem ber. One feature was the film “Salmon Race,” shown by the National Film Board. Report cards had been issued to parents and the comments made were based, on a comparison of the Student’s achievements with his capacity as revealed, by the I.Q. tests. Junior and Senior Literary Societies were more ‘ Sued letic With been sports The to ibe Invitation extended to all Board of , Education members. « Some supplies were needed. •Per W. E. Middleton and >R. Hopper: adoption of both reports. Supplies- as requested to be pur chased. Reason all pupils reported, (Per Dr. that membership fee of paid to Ontario Trustees payers Association, also that sup port be given to the resolution of the War Assets Corporation. The reports of both High and Public School inspectors were read. Fer J. H.» Jones and J6. H. Hoi)pet> adoptions of same.' Suggested Im provements to be made where necessary and supplies procured, For J. N. Willis and H. Eh Bus sell, tpayment of the following nc* counts: B:. w. F, Beavers, supplies $7.45; Huron Lumber Co., supplies 7.69; Jones & May, supplies 6,62; J ensen Central J5H.75; active. “School Raper” is- at Christmas netted the' ath- ■fund approximately $25.00, this a new basketball had purchased and inter-school i financed. j annual dance on Feb. 15 th : held ’by "Students’ Council. for non-attendance under school Cowen and !H. of age to be W, Whyte $10.60 be and Rate <■ * & Co., supplies 16.76; Scientific Co., supplies .... .. Grobier Society, book of knowledge 65.00; S. B. Taylor, en» graving 1,26; TraTuMr’s (Continued on page 8)