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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-03-07, Page 1$ 9 •EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 7th, 1946 Single Copy, 5- cents' Established J 873 Subscription, $2.00 per year W. G. Medd New Arena Head Th® Exeter arena committee held a reorganization meeting at the arena Friday evening of last week. Mr. W. G, Medd who was secretary treasurer of the committee since its inception in 1937 and who re cently resigned that position, was elected chairman, with J. M, South- cott, vice-chairman and C. V. Pickard,, secretary treasurer. Com mittees wer© appointed as follows 3 Property and fuel, J. W. Hern, A. O, Elliot, E. M. .Dignan Gymnasium C, V. Pickard, R, Hopper, A. O. Elliot; Rink, C, V. Pickard, J. M. Southcott, E, M. Dfeuan; the chair man a member of all committees. The financial statement was re ceived showing receipts for Febru ary as $349.90'. Receipts -for the winter season are down owing to the mild weather. The committee, appointed by the municipal council represent the following: E. M. Dignan and J. W. Hern, the coun cil; iE. R. Hopper and J, M, South - cott, the Board of Education; A, O. Elliott, the Exeter fair board and W. G. Medd and C. V. Pickard, the. citizens at large. Plans are under consideration for needed improve ments. District Distributor Mr, Ward Fritz, of Zurich, who some months ago purchased the property on either side of highway No. S3 and on the east side of Main street in Exeter North, and who intends erecting an up to date garage and service station on the property, has been appointed dis tributor for the Exeter branch of Supertest. His appointment was effective March 1st. Plans are now well under way for the building of the new garage, Mr. Elgin Snider will be in charge of the new station Jas. Taylor will continue to operate the Supertest truck. Supervisor of Recreation Addresses Lions Club At the Lions Club supper meeting in the Trivitt parish hall Monday evening the speaker was Mr. J. Tett, supervisor o£ recreation from the ’ Dept, of Education, Toronto, Mr, Tett was introduced 'by Lion R, N. Creech- Guests at the meeting were members of the Council, the Board of Education, high school teachers and two returned men, W. G. 'Cochrane and J, B. Pryde. Mr, Tett outlined the functions of his office and provisions of the gov ernment to assist in establishing active and healthy community ac tivities with a part time or all time supervisor. His department will as sist in sponsoring any activity that has for its object recreation for the betterment of -the community life, Thos, Pryde expressed the thanks of the club to -the speaker and in formed the gathering that Mr. Tett was one of a bomber crew that took part in the Battle of Britain, He was Shot down over the English channel and spent eight hours in a rubber dingy before being ed'-up, pick- J, W. Morley New Magistrate Mr. J. W. Morley, K.C., who „ , the past 20 years has been practic ing law in EXeter, has been appoint ed magistrate for th© County of Huron, First intimation to this ef fect came over the radio Saturday morning and o» Tuesday Mr. Mor ley received confirmation of the I appointment by telegram from the j attorney-general at Toronto. The office in Huron County has been vacant since the death of the late 0, A, Reid. The magistrate /from Perth has presided at Goderich; the .magistrate from Middlesex has presided at Exeter and the magis trate from Bruce presided at Wing ham. ‘Mr. Morley graduated from Os- goode Hall in 1926 and in May of the same yeay he entered into part nership with the late Isaac R, Carl ing, K.C, Suttee the death of Mr. Carling in 1934 Mr. Morley has caitt’ied on alone. He will have the congratulations of many friends in his appointment. for Exeter Locker Service Sold tp J. L. MdCnlght Mr. C. E. McCarter, of the Exe ter Frozen (Food Lockers, has dis posed of his business and property to Mr. J, Leonard McKnight, Mr. MoKnight for the past five years has been serving in the Canadian Army and is now awaiting his dis charge, He was a resident of Exe ter at the time of his enlistment. Mrs, McKnight and two children are at present residing in London and will move to Exeter MoKnight takes over the ness in the course of a months. Mr, and Mrs, When Mr. new busi- couple of McCarter and family came to Expter from Eddy’s Mills in June, 19'44, having purchased the Frozen Food Lock ers from Mr. J, C, Vidt. They have not yet decided on their plans for the (future but their many friends hope that they will continue to re side in our midst. March Enters Like a Lamb That woolly little iamb that com petes with the roaring lion for the ushering In of the month of spring had no opposition as he crossed the March line at midnight last Thurs day, Mild weather has prevailed ever since. The heavy fall of snow that came early in the week has practically all disappeared. -Op Sun day many of the fields were like ponds. A few trees have been tapped but it is early for syrup making. The weatherman has warned again st- too much optimism for an" early spring. I Loan Cupboards Among’’the several new projects which form part of, the peacetime program of the Canadian Red Cross Society in Ontario are “Loan Cup boards,” These pools of sickroom equipment will be established in Red Cross Branches, in many cased under, the auspices of the Emer gency Nursing Reserve. In every community on many occasions, fam ilies find themselvesin time oi illness, in need of crutches, back rests, wheel chairs, hospital beds, etc. These are often difficult to ob tain and are in many cases beyond the means of the average family. Pools of sickroom equipment for the benefit of sick people of the district Branch from a can be to .the sick. E, R. HOPPER Who for the_past 18 years has car ried on — — business in Exeter, has taken as a partner, Mr. Kenneth G. Hockey. a Furniture and Funeral Exeter Lions Club to Hold Farmers* Night ■Residents of this community who attended the Banquet at the year sponsored will be looking such occasion which will *ibe held Wednesday evening, April 3rd, when the speaker will be Mr. Louis Blake Duff, of Welland, well-known after dinner speaker. Tickets are $1.50i and may be secured from any member of the Lions, J. P. Bowey, the secretary, or at The Times-Advocate. The number is limited. “Farmers’ Night” Exeter Arena last by the Lions Club forward to another Shower for Bride-Elect About ninety friends and neigh bors gathered-1 at the home of Mrs. Gordon Prance, Winchelsea, on Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Dorothy Johns, bride-elect of this Dorothy was shown to ji which was nicely decorated pink and which hung ■confetti;’ A wedding took place with Isa- Cooper, i as minister; Bessie Marion Murch, as will be established in areas, where everything back rest to a wheel chair available to bring comfort Pleasantly Surprised Mr. town, were pleasantly surprised at their ‘ Marell 1st, the occasion being their forty-first wedding anniversary. Members of the family were all present having provided supper for the occasion, .followed by a pleasant evening.. and Mrs. George Earl, of home on Friday evening, Farm Sold Mr. Luther Reynolds, of the ond concession of Usborne, has the farm to his son Lloyd, a return ed veteran. Lloyd gets possession the first of farm be held month. I sec sold of April. An auction stock and implements t-he latter part of Handkerchiefs Kid Gloves Spring Coatings White Cotton Sheets I New Wallpapers Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday 19c 39c 25 cper pkg. white all linen for men, made real value this We have a very nice assortment of Wallpapers suitable for any room. We invite you to come in .and look over our samples. These coatings are very fine cloths, in popular shades of green, blue, gold, sand, and rose, 58” wide for spring coats, sport jackets, etc., at $3.00 and $3.95 per yard Ladies’ black unlined kid gloves, sizes 6^/2 to 8, our regular $2.00 line, to clear at $1.39 pair 8 dozen fine Handkerchiefs in Ireland—a month at. 35c; 3 for $1.00 New Draperies 43 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, but would advise early buying. Boys’ and Girls’ Sweaters Boys’ and girls’ sweat ers, ages 4 to 14 years —pullover and zipper styles—nearly all wool —at from years—from $1.25 to $1.75 each Ladies’ and Girls’ Catelli’s Quick Cooking Macaroni or Spaghetti, 16 oz. pkgs.............. each 9c Clarke’s Mushroom Soup or Asparagus Soup, 10 oz, tins, 2 for 17c • Royal York Coffee and one 9 pz.. glass tumbler free., 1 lb. 43d Woodbury’s Facial Soap # Always popular ..........................3 bars 23c Boy.y good wearing golf hose wool and cotton mixture, sizes 71/2 to lOl^ at 75c pair Men’s All Linen On Sale at $1.95 each Fine quality white cotton sheets, 72” x 99”, only a few pair left. Regular $2.25 each, on sale at $1.95 each. Aerowax Self-polishing, no rubbing ... per pint 25c Fraser's Chicken Sandwich Spread New.goods, 7 oz. ....... per tin Cooking Ohiotis No. 2 size, good firm stock ...10 lbs. Mother Jackson's Jiffy Pie Crust, Makes two delicious pies • % Your Superior Store week, chair with over with mock belle Johns, as bride; groom; Ola Johns, as bridesmaid; and D.oris Elford, as best man. Miss Ethel' Pooley, read a well worded address and the bride of the evening, Bessie Johns presented Dorothy with her bouquet which had notes pinned to the streamers telling hidden in the house, ceived thanked the ladies for them. Miss Burdene Clark read a poem. and a social time- was spent after which lunch was served. white streamers a canopy filled very humorous where the presents were Dorothy re- many. beautiful gifts and Capt. Rapson and Family Welcome! at Kirkton (By the Kirkton Correspondent) A large number of people met at the Kirkton United Church Friday evening when the Anderson, ,Mt. Pleasant, and Kirkton congregations assembled to- welcome Capt. Alex Rapson, Mrs. Rapson and family back to Kirkton Capt. Rapson serv-, ed as chaplain overseas some three years and gave a short talk on his work while there. He made special mention of an Easter service in Holland. Rev. Laing, of Woodham, and Canon James, of^St. Paul’s Anglican, also welcomed’' him. Mrs. Rapson. gave a short talk on her work the past three years. Local talent from Anderson, Mt. Pleasant and Kirkton assisted with the pro gram. The Kirkton. Woman’s In stitute presented, Mr. Rapson with a hand painted picture and a tray. 'Mr. Truman Tufts, read the address and Mr. Alex Crago made the -pre sentation. Mr. Rapson made a suit able reply. A pot luck lunch was served by the W.A. of the church. The {Anderson congregation met with the Kirkton people Sunday morning when a well filled church joined to hear Capt. Alex Rapson take charge of the service. He spoke very highly of the Red Qross of Canada and the wonderful work it had done. He also explained his duties as chaplain and the work he did. The church choir was assisted by a quartette composed of Mrs. Goodger, Miss Mary Urquhart, Gol die Atkinson and Gerald Paul. Woodham Boys are Welcomed Home (By the Woodham Correspondent) Anothei* welcoming home supper and presentation was held in the Woodham church on Monday eve ning for six more of our returned men. Rev. Mr. Laing was chair man for the evening. The program commenced with community sing ing led- by Mr. Ray Mills. Mr, Laing gave a short address follow ed -by solos by Helen Webber; piano duets by Jean Stephans and Lorene Jaques. Vocal duets by the Paul Bros., of Kirkton; readings by George Wheeler. Mr. Harry Webber called the boys forward; namely, L/Cpl. Leroy Jones, Cpl. Jack Stephens, Sapper George Web ber, Pte. Wes. Mossey, Tpr. Lorne’ M/cNaughton and Mr. Howard Rinn on behalf of his brother, Pte. Ar thur Rinn, who is in the hospital with a broken leg. Mr. Fred Doupe read the address and Mr. Wilbur Wynne presented each of the boys with pen and large crowd who tended a hearty wife of Dvr. G. Langford, of England expected here week. The program continued with piano solos by Grant Mills; solos ". “ ______f violin selections by Russell Mills; vocal -duets by the Paul ' Bros. The evening was closed with the Nat ional Anthem. KENNETH G. HOCKEY W.ho enters into partnership with E. R. Hopper in the Furniture and Funeral business. pencil sets. The were present ex welcome to the a bride this-i . vocal by Mrs. Leonard Thacker; Red Cross Membership Where presidents and secretaries of the various units have been sup plied with membership cards, the treasurer desires them to issue the cards to the subscribers when thy receive the membership money, and later turn the stubs with names and money over to him. To Erect New Gas Station Mr. Frank Mathers., of the north boundary, Middlesex, who will hold an auction sale of farm stock and implements Thursday of next week has purchased from Mr. Reuben McInnis his residence and two lots of land on the east side of Main street in Exeter North. The prop erty is one block south of the inter section of highways No. 4 and 83i Mr. Mathers intends erecting a modern service .station for the handling of British American pro ducts. Banquet Returned Boys The Exeter Reception Committee and the Municipal Council w-ere hosts to four additional returned men and their relatives at a ban quet at (Lamport’s .Sandwich ’Shoppe Friday evening of last week. Those present were Cpl. Eugene and Mrs. Beaver; Seaman .Douglas Brintnell and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Brintnell; Pte. Norman and Mrs. Stanlake and Pte. Walter Davis and his mother, Mrs. A. Davis, of Lon don. The latter two visited in >Exe- ter for a few days... Following the banquet Reeve B. W. Tuckey ex pressed a few words of welcome as did W. 'G. Medd, Jas. Hendry and Thos. Pryde. The returned men were presented with pen' and pencil sets and all expressed their ap preciation of what the council had done and also of the parcels re ceived from th.e Wartime Commit tee. Legion’s Membership Growing At the regular meeting of the Exeter-Hensall branch of the Canadian Legion Monday evening seven new members were initiated. This brings to more than 75 the new members received since the beginning of the year. The Legion now meet twice a month, the first and third Mondays instead of just once a month as formerly. The sec ond meeting is for recreation and educational purposes when a speci al speaker outlines some phase of work in/which the Legion is inter ested. i< The Late John Braund The funeral of the late John Braund, who died, in, Stratford Hos pital on Thursday of last week, was held Saturday afternoon R. C. Dinney Funeral Exeter 1........... Exeter cemetery, was in his 87th year, was taken to the hospital vious to his for a serious at, his home, monia which cause of his death. Born in London he was a son ' of the late John Braund. Almost sixty years ago he was united in marriage with Rhoda Rowe, his bereaved widow. For many years he was employed at the Exeter Planing Mill. He was a member of the James Street United church and for years was a member of the choir and assisted with the music in the . Sunday School. He and Mrs, Braund moved to Strat ford about eight weeks ago to snetid the winter. The funeral Ser vice on .Saturday was conducted * by Rev. A. F. Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. W. It. Gottlding, of London, Were pres ent and sung a duet, The bearers were Geo. Earl. Frank Glanville. N. Ogden, B. M. Francis, F. A. May- and C, F, Rowe. Among those from a distance attending the funeral were 0. F. Rowe and Karl Rowe, of Flushing, Mich.; Mrs. Chas. Quick, Mrs, L. Jones and .Miss , Ethol Braund. of London: Mrs. Poiner, Mrs. Doupe and Mrs. Vogt. with v interment X Vllltzl if IVA-i M* it of Stratford, from the Home in in the Mr. Braund, who on the Monday pre-' death for treatment throat injury suffered He contracted pneu- was the immediate JAMES W. MORLEY, ICC. Newly-appointed magistrate for Huron County, Died at Grand Bend After a lengthy illness, James Patterson, of Grand Bend, passed away at his home early Monday morning in his 78th year. He was the last member of his family. Mr. Patterson was a member of the United Church and had retired -from farming five years ago. Sur viving besides his Wife, -the former Ada Hayes, are four daughters and four sons: Mrs. Robert Knight, of London; Mrs. Wellwood Gill, Ste phen Township; Mrs. Erwin Rader, Bashwood; Mae, at home; Kenneth and Johnson, at home- Garnet and Ray, Blue Water Highway. The funeral took place from the home Of his son Ray Patterson, Wednes day afternoon. Following interment in Grand Bend Cemetery, there was a memorial service in the United Church, Rev. W. Cleave, officiating. Death of E. D. Armstrong Ernest D. Armstrong, a former resident -of Exeter, and a brother- in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Lamport, of town, died suddenly ■Saturday morning at his home 156 Ellsworth Ave., Toronto, of a heart attack. He was in Born at Cassel in was employed as at Cassel, Exeter, Creek and in Alberta and Saskat chewan. For the past two years he had been employed as an order clerk for a drug firm in Toronto. He was twice married, lijs first wife being Miss Leila Gould, of Exeter. Following her death he was united in marriage with the former Gertrude Bristow, of Bright. Be sides his widow five sisters and one brother survive. Interment took place from the home of Mrs. John Bristow, of Bright, Tuesday after noon. his 5:0'th year. East Zorra he a butter-maker Detroit, Black Property Brings a Big Price At the auction sale of the house hold effects and property oT the late M/s. J. Ford north of the river on Saturday last the property was sold to Mr. Hanson Neil, of Mc Gillivray, for ,$1,125, To show'’the demand there is for houses in Exe ter this property Was sold for sev eral times what is was purchased for a number of years ago. Council Considers Sport Supervisor The Municipal Council of the Village of 'Exeter held its regular meeting in the ’ Town Hall with. Reeve Tuckey and 'Councillors Al lison, Caldwell, Dignan and Hern present. Tlie minutes of the last regular meeting of February 18 th were read; and adopted cm the mo* tion of Councillors Hern and Cald* well," ■Communications were read and dealt with -as follows: Department of Reconstruction & Supply, re wood, It was moved and seconded by Councillors Dignan ’and, Caldwell that the Clerk notify R,. G, Seldon & Son that it is the wish, of the Council that th© wood, se cured through the Municipality bp sold to residents of this Municipal ity only. Agricultural Representative, re use of T. Hall for Heme Economics training school, April 8th and 9 th. -Corn and Pea Growers Associa tion asking for use of Town 'Hall, March 12. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Allison and Hern that, the town hall be , rented to both parties at regular fates.. The -Bell Telephone sessment; filed. County of Huron, re tion; filed. ■Ontario Municipal receipt membership fee; filed. Robert-Stone Company, re roof paint; filed. Wm. J. Smith, re Arena; left to attention of Reeve. The matter of forming Band Committee was laid over for fur ther consideration. The matter of firemen’s remun eration was considered. It was mov ed and seconded by Councillors Caldwell and Hern that firemen be paid $15.0'0 per year plus $1,00 for each meeting and $ 1.0>0' for each fire attended. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Allison and Caldwell that a meeting be held in the Town Hall. Thursday, March 14, at 8 p.m., to consider the matter of setting up a Recreation program and the appointment of a recreation director. The Clerk to write differ ent organizations that may be in terested asking them to send at least two meeting. ■Council Treasurer found- them satisfactory accepting them on the motion of 'Councillors Dignan and Caldwell. By-law "No. 1, 194‘6, making ap pointments and setting remunera te^, if any, was given its first,, second and third reading and fin ally passed on the motion of Coun cillors Hern and Caldwell. ■Street Cleaner to start cleaning Main Street as opportunity offers. The matter of drainage on Wil liam Street was again givep consid eration. The Clerk was instructed to "write County Engineer Roy Ratter- son, Goderich, asking that he take levels for us at the first ity. The following accounts and ordered paid on the Councillors Dignan and R. G. Seldon & Son, coal, $10.60; 'County of Huron, hospital ization 25.85; W. C. Pearce, West ern Assur. Co., fire premium 30.45; Grigg Stationery, 10 sets pen and pencils 95.20; Municipal World, supplies, 8 ’ subs. 11.54; Receiver- General of Canada, 3 cars of wood 450.50; Relief: Sanders’ Grocery, relief, groceries 12.00; Hatter’s Dairy, relief, milk .2.50; R. G. .Sel don & Son, relief, coal 10.00; Hun ter’s Meat 3.50); Time Sheet: spowplowing streets 37.00; Coleman, removing snow with team 11.25; Rueiben Mclnnes, removing snow with team and snowplowing 22.95; Henry snow with team 24.25; Louis Day, removing snow with team 10.50; Shovelling .Snow; John Stire 9.60; Wm. Smith 8.00; K. J. Sims 7.50; Sidney Sanders 7.50; Wm. Eraser 7.00; Richard Davis, removing snow and sanding sidewalks All motions were carried, journment on the motion of cillor Caldwell. C. V. Pickard, Co., re as- hospitaliza- Assoclation, representatives to examined Bonds of and Tax Collector Market, the opportun- were read motion of -Caldwell: town hall relief, -meat Wilson Allan, 'Peter Green, removing 9.50. A.d- Coun- Clerk Stephen Farm Forum S.S. No. 3 Stephen Farm Forum met on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Wilfred I Shaptom Discussion centred around; exports. It was fell to be a better policy to extend credit to foreign countries and thus increase our volume of exports, than have our surplus products pile up while needy people were starving. A world wheat pool was also favored, On March 11 the forum will’*ineet at the. home of Mr. and Mrs. John Huhkin. Subject “Who will export our farm products.” ELLIOTT—GRIEVE >A quiet wedding took place at the Presbyterian manse when Rev, K. MacLean united in marriage Marion Lavina, Only daughter of Mt. and Mrs. William Grieve, Ailsa Craig, and William John, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Elliott, Exeter. The bride wore a lovely floor-length dress of white sheer with matching shoulder-length veil. The bridesmaid, Geneva Elliott, sister of the groom, wore a lovely floor-length gown of pink sheer with shoulder-length veil to match. Glenn Front, friend of tile groom, acted aS best man, After the Cere mony a supper was served at the home of the groom’s parents to the intimate families. The young couple left on a short honeymoon. They win reside in Exeter.4 World Day of Prayer 'The World Day of Prayer held in Cavon Presbyterian On Friday at 3 p.m., and Will be Church also an evening service at 7.30; The theme is a timely one, “The Things That Make tor our ’Peace/’ 4