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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-02-28, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 28th, 1946 gevenfy^Thfrd YearSingle Copy, 5 centsEstablished 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year Exeter Bowling Club to Erect a Modern Clubhouse Real Estate Transfer MT. from brick east,HHHHH Mr. Kestle intends holding' an auc­ tion sale of his household effects on Saturday, March 9th and will make his home with his son-in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Whiting, The residence to be vacated by Mr. MacNaughton will be occupied by the owner Mr. Eric Carscadden now employed by the Bray Hatchery, jf H. Jones has purchased Mr, Josiah Kestle the fipe residence on John street The residence will be occu- by Mr, Chas. MacNaughton. Addresses Fairfield and Grand Bend Scouts Honor Former Scoutmaster The ’Grand Bend Boy Scouts celebrated IBoy 'Scout week in. grand style and scouting received a new impetus in the village. On Sunday, was ap- ifor the done '.by be reg- The Exeter. Bowling Club have decided on thp^erection of a new clubhouse. This action was taken at a i,meeting of interested bowlers which met in the Town Hull Mon­ day evening, Several feet of land to the north of the present (bowling property has (been purchased from Mrs. Ada (pelbridge and the new building will be erected on this property. The building will contain a fairly large open room, a kitchen and lockers for both men and wom­ en. It will be covered on the out? side with grey asbestos shingles and should be an added attraction to the property. /The proposal to erect the new building has been in the offing6 since last fall, A committee pointed to raise the (funds new building and this was subscription. The club will istered and shares allotted. A committee comprised of 'H. C. Rivers,. Ulric SnelJ, W. 'G. Medd, B. M. .Francis andyJ. M. Southcott have been working on the plans. It was first suggested that the new build­ ing should replace the old building at the east of the property. Another suggestion was to build at the front of the property and sacrifice one of the greens. A vote was taken on the ■three propositions Tuesday evening and it was finally decided unani­ mously to purchase the property from (Mrs. Delbridge and erect the (building at the north. The above committee were authorized to go ahead and build. The plans submit­ ted were drawn and estimates given by A. J. 'Sweitzer. W.. G. Cochrane, R. W. Dinney and Ulric Snell were appointed a committee to draw up the by-laws and register the new company. “Bowls lias been off the market during the war but a limit­ ed supply is now available. Appel—Griff A quiet wedding took place at the parsonage of Ontario Street Baptist Church, Stratford, Wednesday after­ noon of last week .when Rev. C. R. Duncan united in marriage Wilma Agnes daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I-I. S. Griff, of Stratford, granddaugh­ ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hunter of Exeter, and Mr. Wilfred Appel, son of Mr, and Mrs. Freeman Appel, Sebringville. Sales Postponed The auction sale of the real estate and household effects qf the late Mrs. John Ford poned from last Saturday Saturday. This was due death of Mrs. Ford which the day previous to the sale. On Tuesday the sale of the farm stock implements and household effects of Wm. Stone, two miles north of Thames Road school was postponed until Monday,’ March 4th owing to the snowstorm. was post- to next to the .occurred Ilbin Hospital Mrs. Ben Price was taken to Joseph’s Hospital in London o.n Sun­ day and underwent an operation. Her many friends will 'be pleased to know she is doing as well as can be expected. St. Miscellaneous Shower A miscellaneous shower for Arthur Whilsmith (nee Gwenneth Cann) was held Monday evening at the home of Miss Eileen Snell. A beautiful array of gifts was on dis­ play. The evening was spent in games followed by a dainty lunch.- Mrs. Shipka Farm Forums Fourteen members of. Fairfield Farm Forum accepted the invitation of Shipka Forum to meet with them and Sharon in Shipka house on Monday evening, listening to the broadcast was a review of February ties a program followed consisting of numbers from each ent. r~' ' was Dr, Dunlop, of subject of his address He Spoke of the disease and ex­ plained clearly what cancer is. It is not contagious and it is not known what causes cancel’ in each individual although some things are known ,to warned of any .doubt Should not sore. A vote of thanks Dr. Dunlop for the splendid and timely1 address. Then all partook of a most bounteous lunch* for which a vote of thanks was given to the Shipka ladies. The meeting next home ards. school- After which actlvl- Forum prgs-February 17th/ the Scouts and Cubs The speaker for the evening |With theii’ leaders and sponsors at- Exeter, The was cancer. cause it. He earnestly the danger’ of delay, if about a lump that be or a persistent raw was given week will be" held at the of Mr. and Mrs. Les. Rich- James Street Sunday School Teachers Are Entertained Officers and teachers of the James St. Sunday 'School with their wives or husbands were pleasantly entertained at the home of iMr. and Mrs. S. B. Taylor on Tuesday eve­ ning. r About thirty persons were present. (A business session was pre­ sided over by the superintendent, J. H. Jones and arrangements were made for holding the anniversary early in May. The finances of the school are in excellent condition and it was decided to purchase a still lantern for use in the 'Several games were enjoyed ed by- refreshments served host and hostess who were ed a hearty vote of tfhanks.© - -___________ school, follow- by the tender- Undergoes Operation Mr, Percy Webber was taken to Victoria Hospital, London. Wednes­ day of last week and on Thursday underwent an operation, progressing nicely. ‘ i^annsau.: J eries We have just received a shipment of Spring Draperies ‘including Cretonnes, Tapestries, Monk’s. Cloth, Home­ spuns, etc. This is the’largest showing we\have had for ‘ some time, buVwould advise early buying. On Sale at $1.95 each White Cotton Sheets Fine quality white cotton sheets, 72” x 99”, only pair left. Regular $2.25 each, on sale at $1.95 Boys’ and Girls’ Sweaters • Boys’ and girls’ ?§weat- ’ ers, ages 4 to 14 years’ *—pull oyer and zipper styles—nearly all wool. ;—at from , 6 to 14 years—from $1\25 to $1.75 each Spring Coatings These coatings are very fine cloths,, in popular shades of green, blue, gold, sand, and rose, 58” wide foi’ spring­ coats, sport jackets, etc., at $3.00 and $3.95 per,yard i Boys’ good wearing golf hose, wool and cotton mixture, sizes 7% to 10% at 75c pair Men’s All Linen Handkerchiefs 8 dozen fine white all linen Handkerchiefs for men, made in Ireland—-a real value month at. ' 35c- 3 for $1.00 Gloves this Ladies’ blacky unlined gloves, sizes 6% to 8, regular $2.00 line, to clear at $1.39 pair kid our New Wallpapers We have a very nice assortment of Wallpapers suitable for any room. We invite you to come in and look over our samples. a few each. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Stokeley’s Tomato Soup 10 oz. tins ...,..............2 for 15c Royal York Cheese * . Spreads or slices ............. % lb. pkg. 19c Van Camp’s Quick Serve Beans Very special value, 12 oz. pkgs., each 5c Kellogg’s Bran Flakes Large 14 oz. pkgs.**each 15c Heinz Soups (special offer) Buy 2 tins—get one free (while they last) Blue Boy Coffee A good, economical blend ... per lb. 35c Vita-B Cereal A wheat gefiii cereal Royal York Tea Lovely fluted tumbler free ....... % lb. 38c 3 lb. bag 25c phone 32 Jones & May Your Superior Store tended a service ip James St, United Church with the Exeter Scouts, 'On 'Tuesday the regular meeting was held in the Scout Hall, Wed* nesday evening, Mrs. Emery Des- jardine entertained the Scouts to a social evening at her home when games were enjoyed r followed by refreshments. , On 'Thursday evening a Father and iSon (banquet was held, tables being set and ■ nicely decorated at W. F,. 'B, MAaUaren’s drugstore, About 35 persons partook of a very bountiful repast served by three of the Scout’s- mothers. Mrs, Mac- Laren. Mrs. Manford Luther and (Mrs. Wellwood Gill. Following the banquet a toast list was carried out with (Scout (Master Mac'Laren as toastmaster, A toast to the King was followed Iby the National An­ them. A toast to the Boy Scouts and Baden Powell was proposed fov Cub Leader Ken. C, Moody and responded to by Owen S. Atkinson, of. Exeter, the first Scoutmaster of the Grand Bend troop, A toast to the 'fathers was; proposed by Ronald Green and responded to by Manford Luther. The ’Sponsoring Committee was proposed 'by Gerald Weblb and responded to by Wellwood Gill, the president. A. toast to the ladies was •proposed by Thos, Love and to the mothers by Scout Murray Desjar- dine, Mrs. MaoLaren responded to. the toasts. A pleasant 'feature of the evening was the presentation of a silver- centrepiece suitably engraved to the former Scout Master, Owen Atkin­ son. The presentation was made «by Troop Leader Warren Broderick. Mr. Atkinson in well chosen words, thanked the Scouts and spoke of his pleasant associations with them. The Evening program included a sing-song and Scout yells. To round out the week the Scouts and Cu'bs attended service at the church Sunday evening and in spite of the stormy weather were joined iby thds 'Exeter Scouts, Cubs, 'Girl •Guides 'and .C^l^ian Girls In Train­ ing. (Rev. ‘Mr. Cleave delivered a fine sermon in keening with the occasion. Cub leader K. Moody read the 'scripture lesson. A male quar­ tette sang. Scout Master MacLaren led the hoys in the. Scout (Promise. Following the service the groups paraded to the ; drugstore where chocolate milk and cake were serv­ ed. |A vote of thanks was tendered the Exeter visitors and in Grand 'Bend Scouts were thanked for their entertainment. Couple Celebrate Golden Anniversary Mr, and Mrs. Charles H. Curts, of McGillivray Township, on Tues­ day celebrated the golden anniver­ sary -of their wedding at their home which is on the farm on which-Mr. Curts was born. A family gathering numbering twenty-one, were enter­ tained at supper the table being nicely decorated and adorned with a birthday cake, Mr. and Mrs. Curts were chair many tions bors. 26 the wedding took place at the home of Dashwood Dashwood ficiating. Schroeder, sister, Inch, of London and Henry _ Schroe­ der, brother of the bride, was best man. Mr. Curts was born on the farm where the couple now reside. Both are active in Greenway United Church. The family comprises four sons, three daughters and eight grand-children. Sons and daughters are Elton and Lawrence Curts, of McGillivray; Mrs. Kenneth Smith­ ers, Parkhill; William Curts and Miss Viola Curts, of London; Man­ uel and Miss Evelyn Curts, who are with farm. ___ their many friends in congratula­ tions and best wishes for continued health and happiness. presented with a rocking from th 6 family and received congratulations and felicita- from the friends and neigh- Fjfty years ago. on February the bride’s parents in with Rev. E, Eby, of the 'Evangelical church, of- The bride, Susannah was attended by her Rose, now Mrs, Richard theii’ parents on the home The Times-Advocate joins turn the Stolen Car (Recovered "An ’ abandoned car stolen London was picked up beside the highway two and a half miles south of Exeter Sunday evening by 'Coun­ ty -Constable John IFerguson. The switch was on the the battery run down and Mr. Fer.gus<?n ordered it brought to the garage of Snell Bros, and Co. The car had ibeen 'in London. from stolen Colored Gentleman Found III on Highway When a colored gentleman 70 years of age was picked a serious condition On No. 4 way' near 'Hensail on Saturday he was taken to the' office of Dr. God­ dard and County (Constable John Ferguson was called. The man said he had ibeen looking for work and had suffered a dizzy spell. He was taken to Goderich and a charge of vagrancy has (been laid. His case Will come up in division court in Exeter either this Friday or next. about up in High- Died in Calgary Word has been received in Expter of the death .of Mr. Nelson G. Keddy, who died in Calgary, Alta., on February 16th, in his 73rd year. Deceased had been ill in 'hospital for about ten days. He was a native of Ushorne and -in his early years he learned the cabinet-making in ■Exeter with the late Wes. Hueston. Going west in 1910 he entered the building and contracting business. He is survived by his widow and four daughters, Mrs. W. E. Gell, of Calgary: Mrs. Hawatt, of 'Califor­ nia; Mrs. C. Evins and Mrs. H. Hil­ ton, of Calgary; also three 'brothers and one sister, E. N. Keddy, of De­ troit; W. C. and Miss Nettie Keddy, of town, and H. lE. Keddy, former­ ly of Melfort, Sask., now visiting in Eketer. Check On Automobiles Planned For May Thomas H. iCarson, of * Owen 'Bound, president of the Chief Con­ stables Association of Canada, has announced that a • Catihda-wide police traffic safety check will bagin May 15, in an effort to combat the rising *'i" traffic The by an police toll of death and injuries in accidents. campaign Will bo preceded educational program among ___ officers. For.an undetermin­ ed period after May 15 motorists will be ^tapped by police officersj asked for their driving licenses and their vehicles will be checked for safety? * Surrounding Districts Honor Their Returned Servicemen Dies Protecting Young While out shooting rabbits Wed* nesday of last week our veteran trapper 'Wm. Snell came upon what he thought was a Jive rabbit in a field on the farm of Preston Dearing just west of town, fie took a shot at it but it did not move. Dn investiga­ tion he found that the rabbit had been frozen to death and beneath it were seven young rabbits, all frozen, that the mother1 rabbit had been trying to protect, Mrs. Peter Frayne Observes 89th Birthday Mrs. Peter Frayne on Tuesday, February 26th, 1.946, quietly Cele­ brated her 89 th (birthday and starts the ninetieth milestone 'hale and hearty, giving every promise of celebrating many more similar events as;. IMrs. Frayne is growing old, Eighty-eight years she has ' seen, Blit her spirit is just as young As when she was ’‘sweet sixteen.’■> Mrs. Frayne has passed 'through all the varied incidents of pioneer life. 'What Mgreat. changes in con­ ditions in this (country and in the mode of life of ordinary persons she has seen taking iplace. She has [Witnessed the spread of the popula­ tions in Ontario; the settlement of the West; the passing of the old methods of farming, manufacturing, transportation/ communication, and the introduction of new ones. iShe has seen great changes In social relations and in standards of comfort and convenience in the home of .the people. Indeed it is difficult to believe within the space of one person’s earthly existencce al] the complicated machinery of modern industry in Canada has been erected; all the railways, ■ most of the highways and all of the telegraph, telephones and elec­ tric light and power systems have been constructed. Compassed in a life of so many years prompts amazing range political and and scientific have taken place since Mrs. Frayne’s birth. 'It prompts, too, the admira­ tion of the wonderful constitution and vitality that enables her to re­ main /bright, active and so cheerful, so to Mrs. Frayne we extend with her host o.f friends, the best wishes olf a continuance of celebrating many more birthdays.—Contributed. reflection upon the of historical events; social developments ■advancement that the worst of this section and did its traffic. The Heavy Snowfall A. snowstorm, one of the season, visited Monday and Tuesday best to tie up motor highways were kept open and the concessions in the townships now being opened up. Farmers are digging out their lanes. .Snow is piled high on the sides of Exeter’s Main street. Many motorists who ventured out found the going diffi­ cult. are THANK YOU We wish to take this opportunity to voice our sincere thanks to the citizens of Exeter and vicinity for their interest in oUr activities dur­ ing this past week. Part of the success of a program of this kind is dependent on the in­ terest shown by the parents, and Exeter is showing us that we have some support in that direction, hope that it will grow stronger that the full ents but of every adult in town. Special thanks to Jones & May and Southcott Bros, for the use of their windows for display purposes. Also td E. R. Hopper for his con­ tribution. Then we would also like to thank the Lions that supplied transportation to Grand Bend Sun* day evening. 1st Exeter Scout Troup and Cub Back. Exeter Girl Guides, every activity various groups support of not of those taking undertaken Will have only the ah active We ana by the par­ part, WiiiS Two Tickets Clarence Down, of Usborne, Is winner of the Chuckle-Ad, contest this week and receives tWo tickets for the theatre as his entry Whs no* companied by a classified advt. M rs. John Ford Passes in London Hospital ’ Mrs, John Ford, resident of Exe­ ter North for the past ten years, passed away at (Mason Villa in Lon­ don on Friday of last week in her 81st year. She has ibeen in Victoria Hospital and Mason Villa since December 10 last, undergoing treat­ ment. She ‘was a member of 'Main Street Church and highly respected by all who knew her, Her maiden name was Mary Elizabeth 'Isaac, daughter of the late iMr. and Mrs. Plenry Isaac and was born in, Us- Iborne Township and spent most of her life in the district. Over thirty years she lived at the Exeter cem- tery while her late husband was caretaker. He died there very sud­ denly nearly eleven years ago. She is survived ,by four sons, Harry, of Usborne; Keith and Cecil, of Lon­ don, and Gordon, of Flint, Mich.; also four brothers and four sisters, Wesley o!f Grand Bend; Charlie, of Centralia; (William, of Arkona; Thomas, of Greenway; Mrs. Nellie Milligan and Mrs. Will 'Sweet, of London, Mrs. David Eagleson and Mrs. Will Eagleson, of 'Greenway; also seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral was held on Monday from Mr? Hop­ per’s funeral home. Rev. Woods, of Main Street Church, conducted the service "assisted by Rev. Mair, of Thames Road Church. Many beauti­ ful 'floral tributes were sent by rel­ atives and friends. Among the many from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. iGordon Ford. Mrs. Garnet Ford, Miss Shir­ ley 'Ford and Mrs. (Irene Hicks, of ■Flint; Mr. and Mrs. Will Isaac, of Arkona; Mr. Wesley Isaac and fam­ ily, of Grand Bend; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Isaac, Miss Shirley Isaac, Mr. and Mrs, David lEaglpson and fam­ ily, Mr. and 'Mrs. Will iEagleson and family and Mrs. Lisle Wood­ burn, of Greenway*; 'Mrs. Irvine Ratz of 'Crediton; Mrs. 'Lloyd Love, of Parkhill: Mrs. Nellie Milligan, Miss Nellie. Milligan, Mrs. Will Sweet, Mrs. Walter Lenahan, Mr. and Mrs, Keith Ford, Mr. Cecil Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Roibt, Dinney, Misses- Emily and Florrie Dinney, Mrs. Flossie Beadle. Mr. Jim Drake, IMrs. Gar­ field IStanlake, of London; Mr. Clarence Ford, of Kitchener; Mr., and Mrs. 'Newman iBaker. of Well­ burn; Mr. George Bawden, Mrs. Harold Hodgins, son and daughter, of Lucan. The pallbearers were Messrs. Thos. ‘Pryde, ®. W." ,F. BeaVers, B‘. M. (Francis, Frank Taylor, Joe Davis and Harry Bjer- ling. • Kirkton Lady Honored Mrs. A.. E. Doupe, the oldest ladjj in Kirkton, celebrated a birth­ day this week at the home of hen son, Mr. Garnie Doupe. A lovely supper was provided by the hostess Mrs. G. Doupe and a birthday cake centred the table with ‘88 candles. Mrs. Doupe, despite her age, is • en­ joying very good health. Congrat­ ulations and many happy returns. Wise Merchants Advertise Every retailer knows that it him and you, too, to’ let you ■pays know about the newest and best things he buys for you and your neighbors. That’s why he advertises so regul­ arly in your newspaper. National ad­ vertisers, too, prefer newspaper 'ad­ vertising because it is so much, more flexible, so much less expensive, and so much more effective. Remember this: Whenever you run an ad in your newspaper you are extending a cordial and powerful invitation to every reader of your newspaper to become your friend and customer, When you picture or describe yoUr product or merchan­ dise in your newspaper, you are vir­ tually taking your goods right into the homes of your prospects,” That’s why Merchants Wise Advertise. Nylons Came And Nylons Soon Went The much-heralded sale of Nylon stockings was just another flash in the pan. One merchant reported orders for over one hundred pairs but only three dozen pairs arrived to take care of milady’s requests. Another within store sold their »quota the hour. * The section resute, Times-Advocate Glassified is Where yon get sure-fire The first civic reception sponsor* ed by the reeve and council of Hensail for returned personnel was held in the Hensall Town Hall Friday evening. Thirty four person* pel were present, and together with the council, the clerk, local minis­ ters, .and the president of the- Legion sat down tp a banquet cat­ ered to by the Hensall Ladies’ Five Hundred 'Club, A short program was, held under the chairmanship of Warden R. E, Shaddick and included a sing-spngj directed by W. O. Gppdwin, ‘ad­ dresses by Rev. R. A, Brook and Rev. P, A. Ferguson, and R. "E, Pooley, of Exeter, president of the Exeter-Hensall branch of Canadian Legion, Warden Shaddick gave the civic welcome. Each of the veterans was pres- 4 ented with a voucher worth $20 for purchase of a club bag or Gladstone bag. Presentations were made by Mrs. James A. Paterson and Mrs. Fred Beer, representing the Hensall Women's Institute, Mrs. James Sangster and Mrs, A. Df McEwan, representing the dred Club. Following are ored: _ Douglas Noakes, Leonard Noakes, John Beer Fred Beer, Lawrence Donald Hoggarth, non, Jim Clark, Jack Tudor, Ed. Bonthron, Edgar McClinchey, By­ ran Kyle, 'Roy Smale, Tom -Smale Ivan Dick, Dave Ray Schwalm, Garnet Allan, chanan, Hensall; Jim Guelph; Ken Hicks, Aylmer; aid Walker, Toronto; Kaig, iQoderich; London. Thames Road A large crowd attended the re-’ 'ception under the auspices of the Thames Road Unit of the Red Cross and Usborne Council -which was h51d in the Thames Road Church basement .Friday evening of week. A short program was under the chairmanship of William. .Mair including solos, ings, quiz contest and other the Ladies’ Five Hum the veterans hon- Sangster, Lloyd Baynham, Donald McKin- Jack Simmons, Little, Harold Kipfer, Cecil Kipfer, Stuart Lloyd Brock, Roy Brock, Sangster, Georgs' Sangster, Foster, Jerry Johnson, Carl Keith Bu- Campbell, Don- Donald Me- Elton Fairbairn, last ■held. Rev, read- _ , . . .. ._ con­ tests. Each of-the veterans from this unit was presented with a leather bill-fold and a sum of money from the Thames Road Unit of the Red Cross. Mrs. Will Cann read the fol­ lowing address and several of the young men of the 'Community made the presentations. A special pre­ sentation was made from the Thames Road Unit, of a Bible to Mr. James Anderson OSr.), in mem* ory of his son, Harry, who paid the supreme sacrifice. This presentation- was made by Rev. Mair, The boys were then presented with a gold signet ring from Usborne Council, with the Reeve, .Mr. Hugh Berry, ■giving the address and Mr, (A. Mo;?r gan, townshiii Xjilerk, making the presentation. vflitT boys each replied and expressed lheir appreciation. Lunch was served by the ladies af­ ter which Mrs. (Stanley Coward, president of the Red Cross, said a. few words. A social time was spent Iby all and the National Anthem brought the evening t<? a close, Thq names of the veterans honored are ■Russell Passmore, Arthur 'Rhode, William Ballantyne, Stuart Mair, Charlie Harris, John Critz,- Robert McCurdy, Allen Coward, Frank Gollings, Edwin Miller and Bruce Mair. Usborne Township A pleasant evening ^ras spent at •S.S. No. 7, Zion, Usborne, when a large number of the community gathered to welcome home three more young men and one young lady recently returned from over­ seas. A short program was provided consisting of readings, violin and iguitar selections, and .piano duets.. (Councillor Wellington Brock acted as chairman and welcomed them back t‘o the community. Reeve iBerry spoke on behalf of the council; Rev. Laing for the church; and iR. )E« Pooley for the Legion. Clerk A. W. Morgan presented each with rings from the Usborne Council. Those receiving rings were sum 'Bowers, George Webber, John Tomlinson ■and Mrs. Margaret ‘Shark (nee Margaret Jacques). All thanked the Council for gifts received; also the Zion Red Crosg Unit for being re­ membered while overseas, The ladies served lunch and a social time was enjoyed by all. Ill in The Green is in St. Joseph’s Hospital and on Thursday expects to undergo an operation. Best wishes will be ex- tende'd for a rapid recovery, Able Seaman (Stanley Green is home from Victoria, B.C., op a fourteen* day leave. St Joseph’s maiiy friends of Mrs, E. J. will regret to know that she Double Transfer A double transfer of properties through W. 0. Bearce, ageiioy is reported. G« Clinton, has purchased 50 acres south-west of Dahlvwoedj, from Messner and J, Read, London, has purchased G. Pearson’s Clinton property, each to have Spring pos­ session. real estate , Pearson,. 7