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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-04-18, Page 1Established J 873 Subs<criptiQn, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 18th, 1946 Single Copy, 5 cents Seventy-Third Year I Coupl es Celebrate** week followingW. Are Honored at Banquet > 4 f J '< At a turkey dinjier at the Lam port Coffee Shop Wednesday eve ning of last week the Exeter Volun teer Fire Brigade honored seven of .. its oldest members whose resigna- Mion from, the brigade iTas been ac cepted, After partaking of a sump tuous banquet the evening was spent at cards, The retiring members with their years of service were: Richard Davis,,' 48 years; Herb Ford, 40 years; Chief Jack Norry, 36 years; . Sidney Sanders, 36 years; Maurice Quance, 25 years; Walter Cunning ham, 23 years, and Louis Day, 18 years. Another member who resigned a few months ago was Edward Treble who served with the brigade for 60 years. The members recalled the' days when-. fire fighting equipment was a hand pumper and the keen rivalry ■that existed between the 'brigade in Exeter 'North and the one at the south end, and traced the improve ment of the equipment up to 19 45 when the present fire engine. was purchased. . ' The meeting was shown a silver trophy which was woii June 5, 1885, at Brantford in the International ^Firemen's Tournament. The fire chief at that time was James Weekes, who held his office for 70 years until his death in 1938, when John Norry, -who is now resigning, was appointed. William Chambers, who served overseas with the Fire Fighting Brigade, has been appointed tp suc ceed Chief Norry. Veteran members . remembered only one fire during their service where loss of called vividly the business of James and years ago. 'Other fires the local brigade in recent years were those at the h-ome of E. R. Hopper, when the brigade at No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia, lent a hand, afnd at the home of Dr. H. Cowen, when his, dog and cat died in the Fifty-Two Join Jaipes St. At the morning service in James Street United Church on > .Sunday fifty-two persons were received into church membership. Three persons were baptised, followed by a com munion service. JA large congrega tion was present for the service, Of the new members twenty-one were from the Sunday School and were members of a communicants class that had been conducted for several weeks .by the minister. Twenty seven were received by certificate from other churches and the re mainder on profession of faith. The communion. was one of the largest held for some time. Alterations and Additions Mr. R. C. Dinney is making some alterations and additions to his funeral home and furniture store. A wide cement walk and a new en trance is being made to the the home and a new room will be added between the home and the store by using the walls o.f the two buildings. Y ‘i I iU 4. life occurred, and re- the fire that swept block at the corner Main .streets ovex’ 30 which brought out English Bride Is Welcomed At Reception In London On Saturday, April 5 th a recep tion was held at the honfe of Mr. and Mrs/Garnet Murray, 467 Bur- brook Street, London, for their daughter-in-law, wife of Alvin C. Murray, who arrived in LondOxi on Friday from overseas to join her husband. They were married in' England Jan. 8, )1|944. Mr. and Mrs. Murray were former residents of Exeter and Alvin was overseas with the royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers. At the recep tion Mrs. Murray was presentee! with a number, of lovely gifts. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Desjardine, of Zurich; Mr. and Mrs. Don Murray, of Lon don and Miss Shirley Murray, of Galt Dies in Crediton Mrs. Jos, W. Lawson passed peacefully away at her ] Crediton on Saturday, April awu, the age of 66 years, Born in Eng- land, .Mrs. Lawson came to Canada 35 years ago. She was of a kind ahd loving disposition and her early ambition was to bring help and comfort to those in unfortunate circumstances, (Prior to. hei' marriage she was assistant matron of the County Home at Clinton. Mrs, Law- son had been an invalid for many years, and although being a great sufferer, cheerful manner, with great Christian fortitude. She was a talented writer and composer and hei* many friends were always remembered with messages of com fort, in time of sorrow. Two of her p.rized possessions, were personal letters she had received from the late President Roosevelt and from Mr. Henry Ford, in recognition of messages of condolence, received by the former* following his mother’s death and by the latter, upon the passing of his son. Although Mrs. Lawson had been in failing health the greater part of the winter, due to hei* energetic nature, she was only confined to her bed two days. She was united in marriage thirty years ago to her now bereaved hus band, who, during her many years of invalidism, had been her faith ful and never failing attendant. The funeral was held on Monday from the Hopper-Hockey funeral home in Exeter, and was conducted by her pastor, Rev. A. S. Trueblood of the United Church. The pall bearers were: J. Appleton, J, Elmer Lawson Interment was Our sympathy Lawson in his ft, Lt Anniversaries she always . displayed a countenance and jocular and bore her suffering Messrs. S. Baynham, Bullock, Eli Lawson, and Samuel Lawson, in Exeter '-Cemetery, is extended to bereavement. Mr Mv, and Mrs. Thomas Washbwm The 55th wedding anniyersary of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Washburn, of Kirkton, was celebrated on Sunday with a. family dinner at the home of M'r. and Mrs. Wesley Doune. of •Usborne. Those present were Mr, and Mrs, W, E. Middleton and Gary Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Routly and’ family and Mr, and Mrs. Mait land Hammond and family. Mi’, and Mi'S, James Greenr Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs, James Green, who on Wednesday of last week observed their 57th wedding anniversary, The day was spent quietly and Mr. and Mrs. J, Stewart and Ivan and Mrs. Ross had dinner with them, ,Mr. and Mrs. Stewart presenting them with a beautiful hydrangea plant. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Green, of Port Stanley, and Mrs. Ira Mair, of London, sent their felicitations apd a beautiful cyclamen plant. Mi*, and Mrs. Harry Smith A long-distance telephone con versation that covered 2,150 miles was held Sunday, March 24th, when Mi\ and Mrs, Harry Smith and their daughter, Mrs. O. S. Atkinson re ceived congratulatory messages from Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith, Mr. and Mrs, Adam Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Smith and Miss June Smith, of Edmonton, Alta. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith, of town, observ ed theii’ 54th wedding anniversary on March 23 and Mrs. Atkinson celebrated her birthday on March 26th. Conversations were exchanged between the* various parties and lasted for twenty minutes. Mr. and Mrs. Smith whre visiting with Mr. of I William Fisher Dies Just one death of his wife, Mr. William Wab lace Fisher, a life-long resident -of this community died .at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jos. D. Davis, of Kincardine, in this 90th year, A week ago Wednesday Mrs. Fisher was laid to rest in the Exetej cemetery and to-day (Wednesday) Mr, Fisher lies buried beside the one who for over sixty years has been a constant companion and help-meet, Mr, Fisher was born in Usborne, a son of the late George and Jane Fisher, On October 14, 1885, he was united in marriage with Ann 'Sanders, of Stephen town ship. They began their married life on the farm east of Exeter now oc cupied by their spn Clark, Twenty- nine years ago they retired and moved to Exeter where they lived a quiet life/ honored and revered by all who knew them. Both had been in failing health for several months and a, few weeks ago after spending the winter with-their son Clark went to Kincardine to visit with Mr. and Mrs, Davis. Both were members of the James St. United church and their funeral services were conducted by the minister, 'Rev, A, tB, Irwin. Surviving are two sons, Wallace A., of Montreal, who has been with his father since the death of his mother; Clark, of Exe ter, and Mrs. Davis, of Kincardine. There are ten grandchildren andr seven ----- Fisher Tax Rate Unchanged at 37 Mills, Council Decides flames after awakening the house hold. Fractures Hip On .Saturday ford to attend granddaughter, daughtei’ of Mr. and Mrs. Writ Gardiner, Mrs. -SamT Parsons, of town, had the misfortune to fall and fracture her hip. Mrs. Parsons and daughter, Mrs/ Leslie Richards went to Meaford Friday and un? fortunately the accident took .place1 the day of the wedding. Mea-last while at the wedding of her Shirley Gardiner, and Mrs. Atkinson at, the the phone call. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hill 'Mr. and Mrs. Harvey iL. London, celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary home on Saturday, April time Hill, ■ • Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls^ Smart Spring Coats Our stock of spring coats ,is now nearly complete. • While our range is not as large as other years we have a good stock to chbose from at very attractive prices. Ladies’ and Misses’ Dressmaker Suits These suits are well made in check and pastel of good materials, sizes 14 to 20 at $24.00 each shades. *- Aden’s Wear for Easter New Hats, Caps, Suits, Ties, all elastic and Braces, leather and plastic Belts, Raincoats; Jackets, etc. plastic Sport New Buttons For Spring The new spring buttons have just arrived in a large range of colors. We will be glad to have you look over these lines. ’ ZIPPERS Assorted colors, 6” to 12” in stock. Colored Ribbon Velvets now in stock. New Spring Dresses Alpine Slacks and Slack Suits Skirts, Blouses, etc. ipw ready for the coming season. Dr. Scholl Foot Expert ^ at this store Thursday, May 2nd If you have foot trouble plan to come in' and consult this foot expert on May 2nd. He comes only once a year. Avail your self of this service. Consultation is free. I A Real Bargain in 9 dozen extra, large- white sheets, size 72” x 108”, a very fine American make Without any fillets A regular $2.50 quality on Mie this month at $2.19 each Special Values’for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Aylmer Vegetable Soup oi* Aylmer Green Pea Soup, 10 oz. tins ....... 2 Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Oven fresh, 8 oz. pkgs Royal York Tea Sturday fluted jtumbler free# % Fry’s Pure Breakfast Cocoa y% lb. tin 19c 3 1 for for lb. lb. 15c 22c 38c 31c Phone 32 Javex Concentrate A splendid cleanser and bleach^ Peit bottle .........,...,..... .................. Cooking Onions ' No. 1 Grade., firm and good ,... 5 lbs, 25c A.B.C. Laundry Soap A bard, yellow soap Boneless Chicken Ideal for sandwiches, salads, 7 oz. tin 53c 14c 3 bars 14c Jones & May Your Superior Store ir Hill, of twenty- at their. .. . 13th. ’In the afternoon from three o’clock to seven a reception was held for the out-of-town guests from Granton, Coldstream, Zurich, Crediton, Exe ter, Windsor, Detroit and Toronto. At. the tea hopr a buffet luncheon was served from a gaily appointed tea table, effective with spring flowers. ‘Mrs.. Messie Dearing presided/ AssiSm^T'were tire Misses Shirley Ulens, .Phyllis Hill, Fern Hill, Jean Willis, nieces of the bride and groom, and their only daughter, Maxine. After the cere mony of cutting the cake, Mr. Gor don G. Sewell proposed the toast to the bride and groom of years ago, to which the tingly replied. In the party was given for great grandchildren. Mr. has one brother, Thomas, and a sister, Mrs. N. Odgen. Mrs. Fisher’s funeral was held Wednes day of last week from the Hopper- Hockey funeral chapel. The bear ers were six nephews, Charles Fish er, Alvin Brintnell, Gordon Hey wood, Rufus Kestle, Moses Beckler and Victor Heywood. They flower bearers were grandchildren, Billy, Davis, Glen, Bennett and Wallace Fisher. Attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Davis, of Kin cardine and Billy of Western Uni versity; Mr., Jas. Sanders, Miss .Margaret Irwin and Mrs. Bullock, of‘’Woodstock; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sanders, Mrs. May Pomeroy and Mrs. Hodgins, of London. The bear ers on Wednesday for Mr. Fisher were Bill Davis, Chas. Fisher, Harold Rowe, Glen Fisher, Amos Warwick ana Roland Squire. * The regular meeting nicipai Council of the Exetpr was held in the Monday, April 15th, Tuckey Caldwell, _ . . . ent. The minutes of the special meeting of April 8 were read and adopted on the motion of Council lors Caldwell and Hern. ’.'A request was received from 'Fire Chief Wm. Chambers asking that fog nozzles, 20Q feet of hose and t.wo pair rubber gloves be added to equipment. It was moved and sec onded by Councillor Allison and Hern that the Requirements as stated by Fire Chief be secured, A communication from the Lon don Chamber of Commerce was read notifying Council that a London firm was anxious to establish a branch plant here and that they wished to 'be assured of sufficient female help. It was moved and sec onded by Councillors .Hern and Dignan that notice be placed in the Times-Advoeate and that announce ment be made over CKNX Wing ham asking for a registration of help, . j Commtmications from the "Depart ment* ■ of Reconstruction re (Fuel Wood and from W.. H. Hebard & Co. re Shop Mule Tractox* were filed, 'Mr. T. R. Patterson, County En gineer, .provided estimates on drains as follows. On Carling Street from Gidley to outlet $10,000i.0 0; with 00; intercepting ling Street to $5,500.00. . The that it would be very difficult to obtain excavating equipment. After discussion it was decided too unwise to attempt the project this -year. The matter of garbage was dis cussed. The disposal of garbage after collection presented greatest difficulty. Different means of dis posal are to be investigated. It was decided to enter amounts -in the estimates to cover the purchase of truck and snowplough later in the season and if possible a power mower. It was- moved and seconded by Councillors Allison and Hern that the tax rate for 19 46 be set at 37 mills,, and, that the Clgrk be. .in structed to prepare By-law covering same. - ' . ‘ By-law No. 2, 1946 regulating the erection of 'buildings within the Municipality was given second and third readings and fin ally passed on the motion of Coun cillors Hern and Caldwell. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Allison and Hern that the following members comprise a Band Committee: Reeve Tuckey, Reginald Beavers, Chas. .MacNaugh- ton ahd Wm., G. Cochrane. The Band to name one of their own members to the Committee. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Dignan and Caldwell: Receiver-General of Canada, 1 cax* wood $170.00; W. H. Hodgson, Halifax Insur. Co., premium 64.0 0; Richard Davis, st. cleaning 21.60. All motions were carried. Ad journment on the motion of cilloi’ Dignan. Special Meeting iA. special meeting of the cipal Council of the Village Exeter was held in the Town Hall on Monday, April Sth, at 7.45 p.m. as per adjournment from regular meeting of April 1. Present were Reeve B. W. Tuckey, Councillors Allison, Caldwell* Dignan and Hern. Of the Mm Village of Town Hall . with Reeve and Councillors Allison, Dignan and Hern pres- at river: 24” pipe 36” pipe $19,500.- sewer from Car rink, 18” pipe Engineer advised The minutes of the last regular meeting of April I were read and adopted on the motion of Council lors Dignan and 'Caldwell. A communication was redd from the Minister of Reconstruction ,and Supply advising of Howers given to the Municipality by Order in Coun- eil in regard to controlling building within the Municipality. -It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Caldwell that the Clerk prepare a By-Law making it necessary to secure a permit for the erection, alteration or repair oi any building within the Muni* cipality and that this Council pro ceed to issue building permits at its discretion. 'Notice of necessity of securing building permits to be placed in Times-Advocate. A communication from J, H. Kinkead, Inspector of Public; Schools, Huron North, was read con cerning formation of New High School District, Also a copy of reso lution from the Board of Education, Exeter to the County Council of Huron asking the County ‘Council to dissolve the High School District of Exeter in order to make way for the formation of a larger High School District. It was moyed and seconded by Councillors Dignan and Caldwell that this Council join with the . Board of Education in asking*, the County Council to dissolve the High School District of the Municipality of Exeter in ordex* to make way* for the formation of a larger High School District to include all or parts of the following Municipali ties: Village of Exeter, Village of Hensall, and' the Townships of Us borne, Stephen and Hay and any other municipality which the Com mittee wishes to include. The matter’ of estimates ting rates was discussed, felt that considerable should, be done if materials and laboi* were available. In order’ to estimate cost of proposed main drain it was moved and seconded by Councillors Dignan and Caldwell that County Engineer Paterson be asked to supply an estimate of the cost of a drain to run on Carling Street .First,...from the river south to Victoria Street Second, from Vic- . toria Street South on Carling to Sanders Street. Setting of rates was deferred to next meeting. Mr. Norman Stanlake, through the Reeve, asked for direction re drainage of proposed pasteurization plant to be erected on Thomas*St. 'It was moved and seconded by Councillors Allison and Caldwell that Mr. Stanlake be instructed to run drainage from pasteurization plant first into a cesspool and then, into drain on Thomas S,t. It was agreed ’that Mr. Ward Fritz should 'be compensated for tile placed on No. 4 Highway under fill in front of his property. The Clerk reported that there was still wood available from Fuel Wood Division. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Dignan that 15 carloads ed for use of the citizens The following accounts and ordered paid on the Councillors Hern and Exeter P.U.C., Street 234.00; Exetex* P.U.C., J. and set- Council drainage Trousseau Tea Cecil ’Skinner, , of .Centralia,, entertained at a delightful trous seau tea on Monday, April 8 th, in honoi’ of her daughter, Beulah, whose marriage .took place on Wed nesday to Mr. Ken Mason, of Bel grave. Mrs. Skinner received the guests assisted by ■ Miss Beulah, bride-elect and Mrs, Mason, of Bel grave. The guests were invited up stairs by Mrs. Henry Finkbeiner ‘where the trousseau was displayed by Mrs. John McAllister Mrs. Ches ter Cornish, Mrs. Murray 'Scott and Miss Doris Skinner. A dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Harold Skinner and Mrs. Gerald Skinner with Motz presiding at the tea and Ken May Hall Those were Mrs. Brown, its first, twenty-five groom fit- evening a "their city guests. Many beautiful gifts of sil ver were received, the groom's gift to the bride being a pearl necklace. The genial host and hostess mingled among theii’ guests and created an atmosphere of delightful hospital ity which made the event a happy occasion for all present. Stephen Couple Honored Before Moving The friends and neighbors of Ml’, and Mrs. Melvin Desjardine gathered at their home on Friday evening, April '12th, to spend a sociable time together before they moved^to their new home in Grand Bend, where they have purchased a general store. The evening was spent in contests, games and' sing ing during which Mr. and Mrs. Desjardine were called forward and presented with a portable electric I lamp. The following address was 1 read by Mrs. -Harold Walper. Deax’ Ar della and Melvin: We, youi’ neighbors and friends, have met ixi your home this evening to spend a sociable time with you and' to show oui’ esteem for you. You have lived in oux’ community foi’ some time and we have found you true and. honorable friends. You have always been willing to help your neighbors and to do any thing that might be a benefit to the community. We are sorry you are leaving us, yet we are glad you are'not going1 a great distance away. In your chain of friendship may your friends on the Mollard Line always form a link. We ask you to accept this gift as a token of our love and appreciation. We hope aS you use it you will always be reminded of the best wishes of your friends here. Our’ prayer is that God’s richest blessings will go With you and that He will pros*gu W4UJU ****** * J------- per you in your new field of work. —^Sighed on behalf of neighbors and friends, Weilwood Gill, Dimer Webb. Mr. and Mrs. Desjardine thank ed their friends for the lovely, well chosen gift, 'Lunch was then served To Arrange Film Library Mr. John Duerkop, of iLondon, representing the .National Film Board, met with the representatives' of several organizations Tuesday evening and after discussing the possibility of establishing a film board library here, a committee was appointed to try and make the necessary arrangements for the handling of the films. The commit tee comprises S, B. Taylor, K. J, Lampman and J, M« $outhcott» Mrs table Mrs. Misq Judy door kitchen Mrs. Chas. Rollings and Hodgins serving while Skinner poured tea. ,Miss was in charge of the assisting in the L. Frank King, Mrs. Eli Mrs. Vera Hall and Mrs. Priscilla Mack. Property Transfers Mr. Orville Webber has sold his house and property in Exeter to Mr. Wm. Warren who recently dis posed of his farm in "Osborne Twp. Mr. Webber has purchased a farm near Varna and gets possession the first of next month, Ad- Coun- Muni- of Hern and be order- of Exeter,, were read motion of Caldwell: Lighting ___ _ hydrant rental and town hall 352.03. All motions were carried. Ad journment on the motion of Coun cillor Allison. ’C. V. Pickard, Clerk. Exeter Ottawa Confirms Supreme Sacrifices After a year and a half of sus- pence Mr. and MrsS's&R. L. Motz have received from Otti£\Va definite information in regards to their son, the late Fit. Lieut. Roland Bartie Motz, of the R.C.A.F. who was re ported missing in air operations over France on August 30th, 1944. The news was received in Exeter on Labor Day Sunday when a na tional day of prayer service was being held in the Trivitt Memorial church. Fit. Lieut. Motz, after two and a half years overseas, was home on furlough for a month during June of that same year and during that time he was united in marriage with Miss Patricia Russell, of* town. Early in July he returned to' England and was a wireless air gunner on one of the big bombers flying over Germany. During his first two and a half years overseas he spent about a year in North Africa and later was in charge of a gunnery school Following is from Qttawat in North Ireland, the letter received He is buried in Grave No. 9, Row H, Plot II in the British Cemetery at Escoublac-la-Baule, which uated approximately 8 miles north west of St. Nazaire, The reverent care places of all who is sit France, of the served in the Forces of the British Empire is the task of the Imperial War Graves Commission. Already, emin ent architects are at work planning the "construction of beautiful ceme teries and each individual grave will be supported and sustained by the nations of the Empire. I hope it may be of some consolation to you to know that^youx’ gallant son’s grave is in sacred care and keeping May I extend to you and the members of your family my most sincere sympathy in oui* great loss. YOurs sincerely, R.C.A.F, Casualty Officer, for Chief -oi ‘ | ■x- * * Gerald Schroeder Mr, ahd Mrs. Win. of Stephen Twp., are in word from Ottawa that Fit, Lieut. Wm. Gerald who was reported missing on Fobr* uary 9, 1945, is now for official purposes presumed to have died. At the time of his death Gerald had just passed his :27th birthday. He graduated with ah officer’s oom® mission at Brantford in July 1942, and after spending some time in iiistructionat work in Canada went to India in November, 1944. He ! was the eldest oi four sons with the burial the Air Staff. * W.Schroeder, receipt of their son, Schroeder, Ottawa, Canada, loth. April, 1946 Mrs. R. LJ Motz. Exeter, Ontario. Deax* Mrs. Mota; A report has been received from a Graves Registration Unit on the Gontihout which unhappily con firms the statement made by War rant Officei' Hili that he believed ybUi’ son, Hligllt Lieutenant Reland Bartle Mota, had tost his life« This report advises that the. __ _______________ ____ _____ grave of your son has been located.1 ILC.A.F. Fit. Lieut LeRoy Schroed* F er, F> O. Earl Schroeder and LAC. Orville 'Schroeder. LeRoy was sta tioned at Ceylon at the time of his brother’s death. ’While contacting one of the members of the squadron that took part in the Operation in c which Gerald is supposed to have lost his life, LeRoy was able to se cure a picture Of a plane from the squadron that had been shot down in the jungle and it is believed that Gerald went down with the plane. They had been over the target -once and were making a second run when enemy flak found its mark and the plane was at such a low altitude that the crew were unable to bale out. A communication was received from Ottawa dated, March 25th which read as follows: Dear Mr. 'Schroeder; It is with deep regret that in view >of the lapse of time and the absence of any further1 information concerning your son Flight Lieu* tenant William Gerald Schroeder, action to presume his death for of ficial purposes will now be taken, , I can well understand the burden -that you have had to bear over such a protracted period. As your son was missing believed killed id the Far Hast area, and the Govern* meat of Japan were not observing the 'Geneva Agreement to communi* cate to the International Red Cross Committee information, that might be known to them of our personnel, it was therefore considered nieces* sary by the Royal Air Force, Royal Australian. Air T'orce, Royal New (-Continued On page 4)