HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-03-28, Page 1Established 1873 Single Copy, 5 cents Seventy/Third
Exeter Red Cross Branch to
Carry on Peacetime Pursuits
war
Mr. Lee
work,
at
to
community met
Friday evening
him
The
saw the evidence of the work
the Red Cross in every branch
the service. He cited instances
courage ip England under stress
war. He gave great credit to
and
of callers
their con-
is in per-
every day recently the Red
opportunity to show
done at home. He
fire in the •Steam-
and other instances
and he knew the
be tired after years
but he asked us to
in renewed toil, Our
Wil-
Mrs,
was
him
the
Carrothsrs and two children
in a car driven by the fonn-
cousin, Vernon "M, Brunsden,
were on their way to London
visiting with relatives at
Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 28 th, 1946
Child Killed in Car Collision
An 11 month old child was killed
in a motor' accident ‘Sunday even
ing at an intersection five miles
south of Exeter. The child was
rushed to the office of Dr, Dunlop,
of town, but was dead upon arrival
here. Death is believed to have
been caused by a broken neck. The
child's name was1 David Carrothers
son of Mr, and MI'S, Clarence Car
rothers, 15 Elmwood Ave., London.
Mrs. ~ ‘ ‘
were
er’s
and
after
'Londesboro,
At the Huron-Middlesex border
the Carrothers car collided with
another car that was making a
left-hand turn onto the Mt, Carmel
* Sideroad, A five-year old brother
of the victim suffered a slight con
cussion.
The second car which figured in
the mishap was driven by Mr.
liam Lee,
Lee as a
following
when he
turn. His
on the left side of
and turned oyer and
on its wheels, Mrs.
♦ slight lie.ad injuries.
Carrothers nor the
were injured. The
was- badly wrecked,
ficer Archie Reilly,
Receives Degree
Miss Norma E, J, Cook, daughter
of Mr.’ and Mrs'. Norman E. ‘Cook,
of Hensail, has been successful in
the final year of examinations of
the University of Western Ontario
Medical School. Dr, Cook was one
of a class of 38 to graduate, three
of whom were girls. She is a gradu-
at of Exeter High School. The Class
Day Exercises were held in the
Medical School Auditorium and the
Conferring of 'Degrees was held in
'Convocation Hall, University Col
lege of Arts, Wednesday, March
27th, Dr. Cook will interne
year in St. Michael’s Hospital,
ronto.
Busy Scenes at Last War-Jime Packing of the Exeter Branch of the Red Cross
Arrives Home
Bandsman Gerald skinner arrived
home Sunday after serving for sev
eral years overseas, He has just
recovered from an operation per
formed about six weeks ago, A
family gathering in his honor is
being held this Wednesday evening
at the home of his brother Cecil,
Centralia.
of Clan^deboye, with
passenger.
a car just ahead of
attempted to make
car went into the ditch
the highway
L came to rest
Lee suffered
Neither Mrs.
two drivers
Brunsden car
Provincial Of-
. __ „, of 'Lucan,
• investigated the accident.
As the child .died in Huron coun
ty the body was taken to the R. C.
Dinney Funeral Home and a jury
comprising W. 'C. Allison, E. M.
Quance, T. >O. Southcott, Ulric Snell
and W. H. Pollen were empanelled
Monday morning to review the
remains pending a possible coron
er’s inquest.
Observes 90th Birthday
'Mrs, Robt. Gillies, of town,
served her 90tli birthday on Satur
day, March 23 rd, at the home of her'
daughter, Mrs. E. C. Harvey. She
spent a happy day at home and re
ceived many beautiful cards
gifts and had a number
during the day to extend
gratulations. Mrs. Gillies
feet health and enjoys
of life. Her grandson, Bob 'Gillies,
of London, who has been five years
in the army and who-has just re
turned from overseas spent Sunday
with her. She was also expecting
her niece, Miss Edna Taylor,. of
Battleford, Mich., to be with her
on her birthday but she was detain
ed because of a slight accident. A
birthday party had been planned
for Mrs. Gillies but owing to the
indisposition of Mrs. Harvey it had
to be postponed.
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Badminton Dance
The iBadminton Club are holding
a dance in the Exeter Arena tonight
(Thursday). Music for the dance
is being provided by Tommy Foster,
of London.
Mr. S. B. Otton, accountant at
the Bank of Montreal, has received
word of his transfer to Core Bay,
Manitoulin Island, as manager of
the branch there. He will be suc
ceeded here by Mr. Kinnell, of Sim
coe. The latter is a married man
with no family. Mr. Otton will move
to Gore Bay some time next month,
Mr. Knowles, also of the bank staff
is being transferred to Aylmer and
will be succeeded by a Mr, Payette
of Toronto.
"while 'backing out from the curb! Harry Hoffman Retires After
Saturday morning a car driven by "
jack pryde and one driven by Delivering Mail tor Over 44 Years Paukeje, of Centralia, collided on! ** *«»•■■■ '***"'”
Main Street.
structed by another vehicle
Pryde did not observe the approach
of the -iPaukeje car and the rear
the
was
cars
Those who attended the opem
meeting of the Red Cross in Trlv-
itt Memorial Parish Hall on Mon
day evening, listened to one of the
most inspiring addresses ever given
in support of the Red Gross Squad
ron ’Leader Ernest Harston, Field Secretary of the Ontario Division
and a padre throughout, the
held his listeners spellbound,
He asked us to retread with
the path of the war years,
primary purpose of the Red Cross
was the mitigation of suffering.
He was thrilled with pride when
he
of
of
of
°f
the Canadian Red Cross girls for
their wonderful service during air
raids. Gifts of clothing, blankets,
blood were appreciated to the
fullest extent.
Squadron Leader Harston was in
practically every theatre of war,
•and with him at all times he took
Red Cross comforts which he dis
tributed where needed.
In Canada
Cross has had
what can be
mentioned the
ship Hamonic
where the Red 'Cross had rendered
prompt service. He gave Exeter
Banch great praise for their work
in war time
Women must
of war
find our rest
‘commitments to war torn countries,
are not yet fulfilled. Our peace
time program comprises 14 differ
ent services.
The meeting, with the president
Miss Jeckell in charge, was opened
with prayer by Rev. M. A. Hunt,
followed by the singing of “O Can
ada”. Sixteen units were reported
in favour of carrying on the work.
Mrs.
solo. After
Whilsmith
which was
Mr. R. N. Creech took over for
the election of officers. All offic
ers are to remain in office for the
balance of- the year. Mr. Creech
■made a plea for more members.
Mr. T. Pryde spoke briefly, com
plimenting the speaker, and asking,
that we continue with our work.
Mrs. V. Heywood read a letter
from headquarters stating that a
Nursing course js to be given soon
at Western University for graduate
nurses, who will then conduct
classes in the various centres. An
other letter was read asking for
infant's supplies.
The Branch decided to carry on
the women’s work. ,
A vote of thanks to the speaker
and to the artists of the evening
was moved by Miss Beta Rowe.
The audience showed their appreci
ation by a hearty applause.
Hiupndale Honors
Returned Boys
The Hurondale
at the school on
honor returned veterans and resi
dents who are leaving the neighbor-^
hood. The following program was
presented with Mr* Taylor very ably
acting as chairman, Community
singing was followed by the chair
man’s address, Mr. Taylor expres
sed appreciation for the way he and
his family had been received in the
community; a solo by Mr. Thos.
Woodward; a male, chorus; solo by
Mrs. Taylor; reading by Mrs, Earl
Mitchell; a humorous dialogue “A
Visit to the Doctor” was well pres
ented. The guest speaker for the
evening was Rev. Mr, MacLean who
chose' an educational subject which
proved very inspiring. . *
.Presentations were made to Mr.
and Mrs. Luther Reynolds and to
Mr. and Mrs, Riny Heckman all of
whom are leaving this community.
Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds received an
electric table lamp
tures, Mr. and Mrs.
electric lamp and a
Mr. M. Beckler and
chell read the addresses and Mr,
Clarence Down and Mr, Thos.
Woodward. made the presentations.
Mr. A, W. 'Morgan, on behalf of
Usborne Township, called the fol
lowing boys to the platform and
presented each with an address
and a gold ring; Edgar Wuerm,
Allison Morgan, Richard Ethering-
ton, Gerald Glenn, ‘Wesley Abram.
Mr. Hugh Berry, reeve of Usborne.
spoke a welcome to the boys. Rings
were received by a member of the
family for Ross Oke, Harold Wild
man, Harold Wuerm and Jack
Kestle who were not able to be
present. Mi’s. A. Rundle, on behalf
of the Red Cross, presented Mr.
Harry Strang with a Bible for his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strang
in memory of Alex 'Strang who lost
his life at sea.
, Mr. Archie Etherington president
of the organization, lead the dis
cussion on plans to hold an Ole)
Boys Reunion .on July 1st at the
Hurondale school to commemorate
the fiftieth anniversary of its
erection. Refreshments^were served
at the close of the meeting.
and two pic-
Heckman an
coffee table,
Mr. Earl Mit-
With his vision ob-! After carrying the Dashwood i
Mr. | mail for more- than 44 years Mr.
Harry Hoffman has retired and his
place is now taken
ther. Mr, Hoffman made his
trip on Saturday. During
weather and foul,
winter during all; those years,
Hoffman’s. slogan has been,
mail must go through. In November,
1901, he began a bus driver for
Mr. Henry 'Guenther; lather of Earl
Guenther, owner of the Guenther
Transport. Mr. Guenther in 1913
met his death from injuries re
ceived in an accident, when a team
ran away. ’Mrs. Guenther carried
on the business for six years until
in 1919 lEarl returned‘ from serving
with the 'Canadian forces overseas,
and took over the business.
'During the early years Mr. Hoff
man made the trip twice dally from
Dashwood to’Exeter driving a team
an,d carryall. Along with the mail
he brought the pupils from Dash
wood to the Exeter high school. In
the summertime the trips were ex
tended and passengers arriving
Exeter by train were taken
Grand .Bend. Often the trip had
be made twice in a day.
Oldtimers will remember the
ficiency with which Harry used
of the -iPaukeje car and the
fender of the latter caught
bumper of the Pryde car and
almost torn off as the two
were (brought to a stop;
ty Ross Guen-
last
fair
and
Mr.
the
During
summer
boys and men
wear for girls
well as health
Ladies’, Misses’
Raincoats
i-
Look oyfer these boots and
shoes , that we have in stock.
Our selection covers footwear
for all occasions from work
boots for the
folk to dress
and ladies as
shoes.
Men’s and Boys* Farm Boots
Leather or Panco Soles, plain toes or toecap styles,
some with arch supports Priced at $3.95 to $5.00
Also all sizes in Williams Welt-Sole Farm Boots
at $5.75 pair
Boys’ Work Boots at $2.95 to $3.95 pair
High School Girls* Loafers
Expected this week. These are well made, Gale Bros,
brand. They are very popular. Get a pair while we have
the sizes.
Wragge Health Shoes for Children
Brown or black. They wear well and fit well. Sizes
8 to 12 and 11 to 3. Priced at $2.00 to $2.95
Women’s House Shoes - Hamburg Brand
Leather or Canvas, made in oxfords and. one-straps—
just the thing for summer wear at $1.25 to $1.75 pair
Dr. Scholls Foot Expert
At this store Thursday^ May 2nd. Save up your
foot troubles and keep/this date in mind.
Gillett’s Lye
Eats dirt
capers
Although' wallpapers are diffi
cult to get at the present time,
we have a fair variety. Come in
and loo]< them over.
.’tea- xand Umbrellas
Now in stock. We have a good
range
in
to
to
ef-
to
ter has passed that the Lake Road,
now highway 83, has not been
blocked and blocked 'badly at times
with snow making the trip to and
from Dashwood a very hazardous
experience but Harry never faltered
and if there was a possible chance
the mail always went through. In
springtime there was the breaking
up of the roads as the frost came
out of the ground. At times there
were floods that crossed the road
at Sodom and traffic had to be de
toured. Many a time in summer
when making two trips to (Grand
Bend and in winter when the roads
were bad sixteen hours a day was
not infrequent. He was ill only
qnce when he was off for a couple
of months with the fever.
No matter what the difficulties
Harry always maintained a genial
disposition and was one of the’ most
obliging persons to be found any
where, He is widely known and is
going to be missed on his daily
rounds. He deserves a well-earned
rest and enjoyment in his retiring
years.
T.Coates sang a lovely
the address Miss Muriel
played a piano solo
greatly enjoyed.
4
Women of Local Red Cross
Branch Have Done Splendid Job
just
8 to
Ladies’, Misses’
Dresses
Givis’
With
thing
years
Rain Capes
hood attached —
for school, Sizes
at $3.95 each.
at various, prices.
spring
New shipment just arrived
attractive prices.
■ ' >
First Showing of
Ladies* - M isses*
Special Values for Thursday, Fridays Saturday
per tin 9c
Old Dutch Cleanser
Lor house-cleaning ......
Snowflake Ammonia
One of the best ............
2 tins 19c
.... per pkg. 5c
Black Cat Window Cleaner
Large bottle 25c, small bottles, each
Javex Concentrate
An excellent bleach 2 bottles
15c
29c
Hawe’s Paste (Floor Wax
'2 lb. tins 85c .......... ....1 lb. tins 45c
Bon Ami
Cake or powder ................
Sunset Dyes
AlWabric type, ail colors ... 2 pkgs.
... each 14c
2$c
Your
Superior
Store
pack in the mail, the luggage and
the passengers bound for the lake
side, especially on a holiday week
end aS railway and bus travel Were
the only means of reaching th'ere
during those early days. The writer
recalls going to 'Grand Bend With
Harry on a Labor Day week-end.
With the bus packed to capacity a
small board was placed Over the
driver’s seat. Harry sat out in
front.‘We sat in the middle and an
other passenger sat on. the^other
end. While stopping at' Maple Grove
Harry alighted and we sought re
lief by sitting a~ little farther out
on " ’ ‘...........‘
the
ahd one
theWe would likely have been killed.
With the coming of the motor
car Guenther’s were among the
first to establish a motor bus with
Harry as the driver. With the intro
duction of rural mail delivery Harry
carried the mail over the route. Of
recent years he has conveyed the
mail from the Exetor Bost Office
to and from the station.
< in all those years scarcely a win*
the board. The gentleman at
other elid stood tip to stretch
we fell off behind the heels of
of the horses. Rad we touched
other horse, Harry stated that
After nearly seven years the Red
Cross Women’s War Work Commit
tee of the Exeter Branch completed
its work on March 22nd when 13
large cartons were packed for head
quarters. The units had made a
special effort to complete all knit
ting and sewing quotas and also
the patch work quilts that have
been a part of the work all these
years. A big job has been done by
faithful Red Cross workers in town
and country and the Executive wish
to thank all who have co-operated
so willingly in this work.
The following figures in some
small way tells the story of busy
Women accomplishing and cooperat
ing with all appeals from Red Cross
headquarters:
Record of the Work of
Tlio Exeter Red
'Civilian and
19,515; knitted
quilts, large and
celfaneous articles 7,366; total num
ber of articles 49,452. Overseas
jam and honey 1,968 pounds;
blood donor clinics 19; blood donors
2,605; home nursing class 360;
hospital visiting and mending at
■Centralia Airport? Total receipts
Since 1939, $6'8,970.80.
The Red Cross Branch of Exeter
was organized in October of 1939
and made their first shipment in
•November of that year. In those
early days of organization much of
otir success was due to the untiring
efforts of Mrs. N. J. Lore our first
president and Mrs. Luella Howey,
our first secretary. On the death of
Mrs. 'Dore, Mrs, Ida Sanders became
president and carried on success
fully until she moved to London
and Miss L. j’eckell took the office.
Mrs, R. Graves was secretary far a
short time after Mrs. Howey re
signed and was followed by Mrs.
Vernon Heywood Who has SO ably
arid willingly given her services for
three years.
Special mehtibn must be made of
Red Cross campaigns carried
Cross Branch
hospital sewing
articles 19,016;
small 3,555; mis
CongratulatlOhs to Air. Thomas
Appleton who on Sunday celebrated
his 91st /birthday, 'hfr, Appleton is
hale and hearty and around town
each day.
■u
our
on successfully each time under
the leadership of Mr. R. N. Creech
assisted by the Red Cross treasurers
in the first years by Mr. R. Moffatt,
Bank of Commerce, Mr. W. J.
Floyd, Bank of Montreal, and since
1943, by Mr. Geo. Layton. When
one considers that $68,970.80 was
raised by campaigns, donations and
fund raising events, Exeter 'branch
of the Red Cross may well feel
proud of their contribution to the
•work of this great organization.
Although the war effort is over,
the peace time work is offering all
an opportunity for service to hu
manity and we are glad to announce
that Exeter Red Cross will still con
tinue as an active organization and
asks you to support it by becom
ing a member and as in the past
co-operating in every Way.
SQD. LDR. ERNEST HARSTON
who addressed the open meeting,
Monday night.
Lions Club Cohtributes $2,000 for
Building up Recreational Centre
|A special meeting of the Exeter
Lions (Club was held in the Town
Hall IFriday evening of last week
to consider a donation to the South
Huron Agricultural Society for the
improvement of the fair grounds.
Preston Dearing, of Stephen, pro
duced a plan that when completed
should provide a community centre
this
with
pro
now
__ _____, ... . the
cattle, sheep and pigs at
the iLions Club vot-
will
the
be available for
Exeter school.
tionai facilities
ed $2,000.
The grounds
the pupils at
(During the winter at the noon hour
the students from the surrounding
district attending the high school
have had the use of the arena gym
nasium for the playing of basketbal,,
and other games, it IS proposed to
extend the facilities at the arena
to provide of greater activities. A
permanent floor for games Is sug
gested for the rink and ether ad
ditions made that Will give accom
modation for the holding of meet*
Ings, suppers, picnics which in con*
junction with • the 'recreational
grounds will be available for all
seasons of the year, During the pre
vious summers the arena has been
used frequently for the holding nt
family picnics and with the pim-
posed recreational facilities it
should prove a very attractive cen-
tickets for admission to the Are hot only for the ditiaetts of Exe*
grounds. To provide for the recrea-| ter ibut of the whole community. ,
that will meet the needs of
district. The plan is linked up
the arena and the school, It
vides for a grand stand’ that is
almost completed; barns for
horses, __... __ _X
fair time. The ground is to be
graded and seeded out. Ball diam
onds, a tennis court, swings,for the
children and parking space are all
included in the .plan. Ornamental
trees and shrubs with park benches
will be provided. It is proposed to
erect two pillars, one on either side
of the street at the approach to the
arena and school, in each pillar
Will ’be a booth for the selling of
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