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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-02-21, Page 1£,stablish(e<l 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO# THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 21st, 194$Single Copy, 5 cents j$fey^^TM.r4 Year Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Are Observing This Week iBoy .Scout and Girl Guide Week is being observed ‘throughout Can­ ada .and the local groups are 'haying 'Special programs. On Sunday eve­ ning the Boy iScopts, the Cubs, Girl Guides and the C.'G.I.T. 'assembled at the Canadian Legion rooms where they were joined by the Scouts and Oufos from Grand Bend. ’The sponsors from Grand Bend and members of the Exeter Lions 'Club, sponsors of the S'couts, joined the groups and paraded to the James Street United Chureli and filled the centre pews. The (grou/ps carried their colors and parked them at fihe church, iSpe’ci'al music was providea by the choir with a quartette sung iby .Miss I. Sweet,/Mrs. p. McFalls, Mrs. E, JohnS and Miss Helen West­ cott. The Pastor, Rev. A. B. Irwin, gave a very impressive address par­ ticularly to the young people on the importance of .a good name taking for his text “A good name is to be •chosen rather than great riches.” Following the service the visitors from Grand Bend were treated to refreshments at Lamport’s restaur­ ant. Scoutmaster W. F. MalcLaren was in change of the Grand Bend trou-p; Harold Whyte and Ross ’Turkey of the Exeter trooip.; Jean Brock and Margaret Melville in charge of the Cubs and Mrs. D. Knowles and Mary Easton in charge of the Girl 'Guides and Vera 'Decker and iMary Johns in charge of the C.G.I.T.. The Exetei- -group^ leaders were guests at the Lions Club suip- pex* .meeting Monday evening. A display Of Scout and Guide equip­ ment is to be seen in Southcott Bros, and Jones ’ & May windows. Thursday evening there is to foe a joint meeting olf the groups at the arena with a social eyening Friday, The Exeter groups are invited to attend service with the Grand Bend troup next Sunday evening. Mem­ bers of the (Lions 'C'lufo will assist with the transportation. Drive For Membership The Exeter Branch the fled Cross Society is joining all other branch­ es in Ontario jn a drive to secure a very large membership at $1.00 or more as you see fit. The drive commences on March 1st and lasts one week, 'Many letters are being sent out, but it mar be 'possible you might not receive one. Do not. let that deter you from applying for membership. The Society (has a great work to do in peace time, and you will desire ’ to help in the work. Give your money, name and address to any officer of your unit, or to any official of the Branch and later you will receive a receipt that may foe used,-to reduce your in­ come tax. Messrs-.- Clinton Sweet and Ed­ ward Westcott attended the funeral of Mrs. Christina Schwantz at South Cayuga, Tuesday of last week. Lions Hear Address On Mental Disorders At .the 'Lions Club supper meeting in Trivitt parish hall Monday eve­ ning the speaker for the evening was Dr. ’G. H, -Stevenson, superin­ tendent of the Ontario Hospital, London. Dr. (Stevenson gave a very excellent address on the causes and prevention .of mental disorders. Mental disorder has (been (prevalent since the beginning olf the race fout the care and treatment of these (un­ fortunates is of comfparative recent date. Under present conditions and treatment sickness of this Ikind is on the ‘decrease. Dr. Stevenson was introduced by Dr. Dunlop and Dr. Hobbs Taylor proposed a vote of, thanks, which was roundly applaud­ ed. Guests at the meeting were teachers from the high school staff and the leaders of the Boy Scouts, Cubs and Girl Guides, as wen -as several others. Lion 'R. N. Creech announced Wednesday, April 3rd as “Farmers’ Night,” when Louis iBIake Dulf’f. of Wetland, will foe the speak­ er Usborne Township Honors R$turn$d Boys A very pleasant evening was spent at S.S, No. 5 „ Schoolhouse in Usborne when a large number of the community gathered ±o wel­ come home several young men re­ cently returned from overseas, (Mr. Harold Jeffery vexy ably acted as chairman. A programme was car­ ried out consisting Of readings, violin selections, piano numbers, songs, guitar music and a drill Iby the school children, after which the young men were called to the platform. An address of welcome was read by Mr. Victor Jeffery and a presentation of a gold-filled “collar and tie slide” set was made by Mr, Bert Bissett to each of the boys. The recipients were Lee Webber, Stanley Frayne and Paul Gregus. SAs Paul was unable to be present the gifts were received by his. father. The Usborne Municipal Council also took the opportunity, to pre­ sent. the young men with gold rings. Councillor Oscar Tuckey and Clerk A. W. Morgan were present. Both gentlemen spoke a few words of welcome to the boys and also spoke of the opportunities that are being given to re-establish returned men in civilian life, aftex* which Mr. A. W. Morgan presented the rings. Harry Frayne was also the recipient of a ring. The boys all thanked both the council and the section ifo'r gifts received. The ladies then served lunch, and a so­ cial time was enjoyed by all. The of the Ball* arid her Escort Many Former Students Attend «At Home* Dance Clinton Cubs Here Due to the mild weather last Wed­ nesday evening, the hockey (game that was scheduled between the First Exeter 'Cub Pack and the Clin­ ton Cub Pack was postponed. However, the boys from Clinton came ‘to Exeter, and enjoyed a social evening. The leaders of the two packs conducted 'games, after which lunch was served consisting of hot beef sandwiches and hot chocolate. The evening closed ‘with the Grand Howl, followed by Cub Silence, . (Mrs. H. C. Rivers who has been in hospital for a few days, returned home Tuesday. Attends Meeting’ The editor of the Times-Advocate was in Brampton Friday of last week attending a meeting of the executive of the Ontario and Que­ bec division of the Canadian Week­ ly Newspapers Association. ‘After an inspection of the new offices of the C.W.-N.A. a * trip was made through the newspaper and job plants of the Charters Publishing Co, The executive were pleasantly entertained to luncheon at the home of Mr. C. V, Charters and this was followed foy a business session, it- was decided to hold the annual con­ vention • of the Ontario and Quebec division at the Hotel -London on June 6 th and 7 th. (Outstanding feature of tlfe Exeter High School “At Home,” last Friday evening, was the crowning of the Belle of the Ball which followed a campaign amongst the students throughout the week. In the picture: above, taken just after the ceremony, is Miss Elsie Gaiser who w]as announced the winner and her escort, Boss Tuckey who crowned her with a wreath of flowers. Elsie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gaiser, of Shipka, and Ross is the son of Reeve and Mrs. Tuckey, of Exeter. • • Men’s, Boys, Winter Caps Ski-Caps and Leather Caps. These are just tlie right thing for this weather, We have a nice selection of these colorful caps to choose from. MsaSM>s»uaKswti^^n—rmnr ir ■ Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday 2 for 15c per pkg. 5c each 12c We, managed to get a few more pairs of Felt BootSj and We have the Overshoes to go over them, You are sure of warm feet With this outfit. New Wallpapers ... Many lines of Spring Wallpapers are now in stock and the balance will be- here shortly, We have a very nice now before the busy selection suitable for all rooms. Have some of your papering done Come in and see the new patterns. Overcoats at $10. and $12. Just a few dark color overcoats for men, sizes to 40. These are good Warm coats at low price Price $5.75 each 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. * Men’s Good Weight Windbreakers Just new in. Made of good weight Melton cloth. These have been scarce. Kellogg's Corn Flakes Oven fresh, 8 oz. pkgs. ... Snowflake Ainmonia .Product of Lawrason’s ....... Libby’s Prepared Mustard 8 oz. jars ............................. Aylmer Diced jBeets . Choice quality* 20 oz. tins Merrie England Orange Marmalade 24 fluid ok, jars ............. each 35c Aunt Jemima (Pancake Flour ’ Ready-mix for,pancakes per pkg. 15c Royal York Tea Lovely fluted tumbler free .... Vz IK 38c Superior Baking Powder Contains no altun, 16 oz. tins...each 23c Phone 32 Your Superior Stote James St. C.G.l.T. Banquet Mothers The Canadian Girls in Training enjoyed a very delightful “Mother and. Daughter” banquet in .the James ’Street United church Thurs­ day evening pf last week when about forty sat down ’ to well-laden; tables decorated with streamers and. cap.dleg,;^a^A With place cards and'" favors, ’’'After ‘ partaking of a sumptuous repast a fine program was carried out with Mrs. A. B. Irwin, as toastmistress. A toast to ,the King was responded to by the’ National Anthem. A toast to the church was .proposed by Mrs. Grace Armstrong and responded to by Mrs. H. Gillies; 'to the mothers by Marie' McCarter z and responded to by Mrs. Ralph Batten; to the daughters by Mrs. Ralph Bailey •and responded to by Marie Jensen. A recitation was given by Sheila Bailey; instrumental duet by Lorna and iShirley Taylor; instrumental by Shirley Thompson; duet by Margaret White and Claudette Blowes with Mrs. Blowes as accom­ panist; instrumental by Marion Woods. The speaker for the even­ ing was Mrs. M-. A." Hunt who gave an. inspirational address on the shaping of character. Five wait­ resses were in charge of the tables, Marjorie Richards. Lois Schwartz Doris -Skinner, iDorene Parsons and Norma Steinback while in the kit­ chen were Misses May Jones, Alice Handford and Verna Coates, ’GROUP CAPT. FULLERTON iGroup Captain iE, G. Fullerton, AjF.C., Who from July 1942 Until September 1945, was the command­ ing officer of the aibporl at Cen­ tralia, has received a long Service retirement and is how on pension, Mr. Fullerton will /continue -for the present to make his home With his wife and family in Exeter. The family moved to Exeter in 1942 from Summerside, -F.E.I’., when the air school was moved from that place to Centralia. With the closing olf No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia and re­ opening it as No. 1, F.T.G., Group Capt. Fullerton was transferred to the command at Trenton. He has served with the Canadian Air (Forcer for the past thirty years and saw service as a pilot daring the First Great War. Fishing ter a used bargain —- then gat a lino 'by a Classified Ad. Council toConsider Renovation of Hall The regular meeting olf the (Muni­ cipal Council of the Village of Exe­ ter was held 'Monday evening in the Town 'Hall with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Allison, Caldwell, Dig- nan and Hem -present. The minutes of the last regular meeting of Feb. 4, were read and adopted on motion of Councillors Dign'an^and Allisoji. . Communications were read and dealt with as follows: Eaton Clark Co., re calcium; P, J. McIlroy, re wood; .Deipt. of Reconstruction and Supply, re 'wood; Victoria 'Hospital re hospitalization. Bell Telephone Co., re placing poles on Victoria street to school. Reeve and Road Committee to look ovei' the situation. Ontario Municipal Association, re membership. It was moved and sec­ onded by Councillors Hern and Caldwell that we become a member Of the Association. . Mr. Wm. J. (Smith waited on the Council asking that -arrangements be made to allow 'him to view the By-law undei’ which the Arena was built. Such arrangements were made. (Mr. ‘Ted Walpei’ and Mr. Al-f. Wuerth waited on the Coun'cil on behalf of the Exeter 'Concert Band. Mr. Wuerth handed in the treasur­ er's report showing a balance of $126.OS as at December 31, 194.5. The treasurer’s report was 'accepted on the motion of Councillors Hern and Caldwell. .. Mr. ,.Ted Walpei’ reported on his work with the band and stated that in his opinion a committee should be appointed to handle the affairs of the (band. This plan had been jfsed in other towns ano had worked out well. The Reeve’ and Council members complimented Mr. W-alper on ‘the way he held the band to­ gether during the war years and promised that his suggestion would be given every consideration. Messrs. ’Louis Day • and William Chambers waited on the Council in regar-d to appointment of Fire Chief and reimbursement of -firemen. Af­ ter consideration it was moved and seconded by Councillors 'Caldwell and Hern that membership in Fire Brigade foe confined to men sixty years of age and under. The matter of reimbursement to firemen on the basis of meetings an-d runs to fires .was Ibid over for further considera­ tion. It >was moved and seconded foy Councillors Dighan and Allison that tool box iand brackets be secured for fire truck. Cn the motion of Councillors Caldwell and Allison the Village treasurer, 0. V. Pickard, was given authority to transact business with the Rank of Montreal in regard to Soldier’s Memorial Trust Fund ac­ count. Reeve Tuckey reported that Mr. John Hunlcln was preparing esti­ mates on the cost of covering the open ditch running from Main to Andrew (Street at south end of town. The Property Committee was ask­ ed to give consideration to plans for tlie renovation of the Town Hail, 'The following Were appointed to the Arena Committee ter 1946 and 1947: from Agricultural Society, A. Q. lElliOtJ .boat’d of education, J. M. Southcott, E, R. diopper; citizens at large, W. G. Medd, 0. V. Pickard. The (following accounts were road attd Ordered paid on the motion -Oif Cotineiilors Dignan and Allison: Re­ ceiver-General of Canada, 3 cars wood $501.50? Exeter Tim Os-Advo­ cate, advt, .and printing 12.06,* Exe­ ter IF.U.C., street lighting 264,001 Time Sheet! John Stlre, labor, street Pentecostal Church Ho nors Servicemen On Saturday evening, February 16 a very pleasant time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stan- lake, of Exeter, the occasion being a presentation to the' boys who have been in the service of oui' country and whose names are on the roll of the Pentecostal Church. The evening was spent in music and contests aftei* which a lovely lunch was served. Rev. H. Hendrick addressed the boys and each gave a fitting reply. Those present were Pte. Stan. Ford and Pte. Bruce Cann lately returned from overseas also CpI. Don, Jolly and Coder Nor­ man Jolly, R.C.N.V.R. Those who were remembered although unable to be present were Gnr. R. Parker, L. Hendrick, H. Perkins and Harold Jolly. While we rejoice that these boys are safely back from service we remember the two who paid the supreme sacrifice, Ronald Haines and Stewart Cann. But we sorrow not as those without hope for we know their names are written in tlie Lamb’s Book of Life. “And they overcame him by the blood. of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” Rev. 12:41. Chuckle-Ads Prove Popular Judging foy the number of ads coming into the. office since last Thursday the Chuckle-ad contest is going over in a big way. There were quite a few entries fox' the first week and in reading them over it can be seen that The Times-Atsvo- cate readers lack nothing in Imag­ ination. This week’s winner was submit­ ted foy Mr. S. Bland of Windsoi’ and he wishes -Mr. A. J. Penhale, of Stephen, to take in the free show at Leavitt’s Theatre. Mr. Bland’s entry is 'a rather long one in (Com­ parison to the majority of three or four -line entries fout it, was very witty and was, we thought, deserv­ ing of the prize. Don’t -forget to join in the fun and if you send in (another classi­ fies of your own the prize will foe doubled. Entries should Ibe in by Monday night if possible. Entries should not be longer' t-lian a half dozen lines. Jim Moffatt, of Toronto, who for several years was in the army of the U.S.A, and who recently receiv­ ed his discharge, attended the “At Home” of the Exeter H. S. Friday evening of last week and renewed old aquainstnces, He was a .guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs, A. E. Wuerth. Bert Piion, of London, who was and recently returned home, visited for a few days with friends in Exeter. FO. HAROLD >L* BROWN son of Mi\ Henry Brown, of Credi­ tor!, an account of whose tragic death in Poland" in August 1944, appears on .page 6. maintenance 6.45; Haul Sass, labor street maintenance 2.501 Win. Smith labor, street maintenance LOO; Reuben aielnn.es, snowploughing 5*20<; Ontario Municipal Association 5,00. All motions were carried. Ad*- joumment on the motion of Coun­ cillor Allison. C. V, Pickard, Clerk. The students of the Exeter ILS# held a very successful At Home at the Exeter Arena Friday .evening of last week. The room was tastefully decorated with valentine decora-* Gons and colored lights, The crowd numbering over five hundred danc­ ed to the music pf Scotty McLaugh- lan’s orchestra with Miss Phyllis Gray as soloist, Beautiful gowns and corsages added much to the success of the dance. The event of the evening was the crowning of the Belle of the Ball, A contest had been held previously at the school, Nineteen names were placed in nomination and on the first ballot fourteen of these contestants were eliminated. The five contestants on the final ballot were Ruth Rat?, Betty Mousseau, Elsie Gaiser, Doris, Wtestcott and Norma Moir. The con­ testants were called to stand before .a throne set up at one end of the arena and when- the result of the judges was called for Miss Elsie Gaiser was declared to be the win­ ner, She ascended to the throne and Was crowned by her escort, Ross Tuckey, amid a very hearty ap­ plause. Don, '-Southcott, president pf the student council, wag master of ceremonies and was assisted by Peter Fraser. The proceeds for the evening were in the neighborhood ■of $45'(h00. A check room for wraps was taxed to capacity and a refresh­ ment booth did a great business. The Grand March was attempted with the Belle of the Ball and her escort leading the way but owing to the crowded condition it had to be abandoned. Novelty dances were held and winners of a spot dance were Phyllis Dougall and Bob Munn, The only couple left in an elimination daned were Joan Gill and Ken Cudmore. Inspects Exeter Lodge •Mrs. Doris Wanlass, Worthy- Grand Matron of the Order off Eastern Star, of Ontario, was pres-’ emt on Wednesday evening to in­ spect the- work of the Exeter Chap­ ter. .Mr. and. Mrs. John (Ferguson, » Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron, occupied their respective stations as did all other officers. The de­ gree was exemplified with Mrs. Irene Lawson and Mrs. Betty Hack­ ney acting as candidates. Tho Worthy Grand Matron’s report was very encouraging. About 50 guests were present from London and Strathroy, including the newly- elected Grand Sentinel, Mr. Donald Currie, of London. Mrs. E. J. Green, D.D|G.M., was present and spoke briefly. At the close of the Chapter a dainty lunch was served. DEATH OF MRS. KESTL& Mrs. Josiah Kestle died early on Friday morning last >at her (home on John Street. She had been in poor health for several months, al­ though not confined to ped much^ of the time, Mrs. Restie; whose maiden name was - Annie C'happel, was in her 82nd year and was the youngest daughter of Mr. and. Mrs: John Chappel of West Flamfooro ixi Wentworth -County. She was married in 1890 to Josiah Kestle and moved to -their farm in Stephen Township, Huron County, in 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Kestle retired from, the farm and came to -reside in Exeter at their present home on. John Street. Besides hei- husband, Mrs. Kestle leaves one daughter, Mrs. Earl Whiting, bf Usborne. Mrs. Kestle was an honored mem­ ber of James St. United ’Church and until the last few years was ac­ tive in the Women’s organizations of the church. The funeral was held from her late home on Monday af­ ternoon conducted foy her pastor, Rev. A. B. Irwin, assisted by Rev. J, L. Foster, of Wroxeter. Mrs. Thos. Coates sang a favorite hymn of Mrs. Kestle’s, "lie’s my friend.” Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. The pallbearers were six nephews olf the deceased. William Chappel, John Chappel, Wilbert Chappel, Charles IFisher, Rufus Kestle and Charles Dilling. Many floral trib­ utes testified to the esteem in which Mrs. Kestle" was held. Rela­ tives and friends attended the fu­ neral ifrom Hamilton, .Duhdas, Waterdown, Wroxeter, Brucefield, Hensall, Parkhill and London. Mrs. Edna 'Swain, who for the past ten years has been employed in the office of Dr. Fletcher, has resigned 'her 'position and will go to London to meet her .husband, Pte. Swain, who arrived in New York from overseas on Monday. Her position at Dr. Fletcher's is, being filled by (Miss Anna Brock, Ms*. Alfred Coates, of Usborne. slipped and fell on some ice at his home Thursday of last week and in falling had the misfortune to fracture his collar-bone, Mrs. Chas. Elston is in St. Jos­ eph's Hospital, London, having tin* dergone an -operation on Monday. Her many friends will hope for a speedy recovery. » Mrs. 'Mary Ftaff had the mis* fortune to fall at her home, Main St,, Wednesday of last week ftacn< turing her wrist,