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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-05-02, Page 1t Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year Seventy-Third YearSingle Copy, 5 cents Elston anthems Miss Helen and Esme were sung post- Citi- mail The took his “This is school and part of director of sports for the town. The Hunt 5: 4, Exeter Arena Thursday Exeter high •time as a recreation i text from the victory world, even faith,” The world, he said, survive without religion. |f' His badges in to J. H. Jones, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 2nd, 1946 I Returned Boys Are Banquettcd On Friday evening last a recep­ tion for returned men was held at Lamport’s Coffee Shoppe when a delightful fowl banquet was serv­ ed. Reeve B\ W. Tuckey presided and following the banquet welcom­ ed the boys home. He spoke of the splendid work they had done over­ seas and of the joy at having them back. R. E. Pooley, on behalf of the Canadian Legion and also of the Rehabilitation Committee, outlined what these two organizations^ are trying to do for the returned vet­ erans in helping them to get re­ established in civilian life. Rev. N. J. Woods welcomed the boys home on behalf of the churches, and in­ vited them to. again take their places in the religious life of the community. Each returned man was presented with a pen and pencil .set, the presentation being made by Reeve Tuckey on behalf of the mu­ nicipality. Guests for the evening were: Pte. Gerald Skinner and wife; FO. Stewart Fuke qpd moth­ er; Pte. G. Ray Snell and parents; LAC. D. Graham Mason and Mrs. Mason; Cpl. Fred Luxton and par­ ents; (Pte. Earl Frayne and par­ ents; Capt. J, 'L. and Mrs. Mc- Knight; ,'Ptes. Bert, and Rd. Pilon with their mother from London, and Pte Everett Pollen. The ‘men expressed their thanks for the gifts and also for the splendid parcels received while overseas. Club House Near Completion * The new club house at the Exeter bowling green is fast nearing com­ pletion. The walls have been cover­ ed with grey asbestos shingles. The" .greens are being put in excellent shape and the bowling season will soon open. 111 in Hospital The many friends of Mr. Jos. Hunter, who is ill in the Private Patients Pavilion at the Toronto General Hospital, will regret to know that his condition is 'far 'from satisfactory. During his illness Mr. H. C. Rivers has been in charge o^ the butcher shop. Callouses or Cramps there Baseball League Organized The Huron and Perth Baseball league of the O.B.A, have decided to organise. This action was taken at a meeting in Goderich Thursday evening of last week. Four inter­ mediate teams have indicated that they are set to field teams: Goder­ ich, Clintop, Hensail and Zurich. Other clubs are expected to make entries, As Exeter is without a baseball diamond this year the prospects for ball are not good. Recreational Committee Appointed for Exeter There have been several meetings, in Exeter during the past week in connection with the setting up ot a Recreational Committee and the engaging of a recreational director who will devote part of his time to the teaching of physical culture at the ~ the and Board of Education, the Municipal Council and the Lions Club have decided to split the cost three ways At a -special meeting of the council the following recreational commit­ tee was appointed: Councillors J. W. Hern and W. O. Allison; W. G. Cochrane, R. C. Dinney, W. G. Medd, Claude Blowes, Mrs, H. L, Sturgis and Mrs. ’Stanley Green. An applicant for the position visited Exeter Friday afternoon of last week but as his qualifications were not just quired it advertise tion. what the committee re- has been decided to again for a man for the posi- Trousseau Tea A very delightful tousseau tea was held by Mrs. Wm. Sims, of Usborne, on Wednesday of last week in honor of her daughter, /Audrey Eleanor, Reg. N., whose marriage to Walter Bentley, of Galt, took place on Saturday. Pre­ siding over the teacups was Mrs. C. A. Heywood while Miss Doreen Parsons and Norma Moir served. Displaying the gifts and the trous­ seau were Mrs. Robt. Crawford'and Miss Labelle Sims. Adorning the rooms were spring flowers. Exeter Goes on Daylight Saving Time Exeter adopted daylight saving time Sunday at midnight, There was some little confusion in town Saturday evening as to whether the clocks were to be put on Saturday at midnight or Sunday, Signs were posted by some of the stores that it would be Saturday night while others stated it would be Sunday. Before the evening ended, however, most of .the stores had settled on Sunday night. Over the radio it was announced that daylight saving would start Sunday morning and a few from town .and country put in an appearance at church an hour before the opening. On Monday morning the rural bus bringing the pupils to the Exeter I-LS. was an hour late in arriving as was one of the teachers. Neighboring munici­ palities are adopting the fast time The trains will continue to run on standard time but the Exeter Office has adopted the D.S.T. zens will now receive their one hour later than usual, morning mail is ready for distribu­ tion just before noon. Former Centralia Minister Dies in Pembroke Rev. Robert N. Stewart, aged 47, minister of the Wesley .United church at (Pembroke, died in hos­ pital on Sunday after a five-month illness. Rev. Mr. Stewart was well and favorably known in Exeter and community having served both on the. Staffa and Centralia circuits where he was held*in the highest esteem. He was a native of Chat­ ham and was a graduate of McGill University and * Montreal Theolog­ ical College. Ordained in 1927 at London his first pastorate was Glenwood, followed by Staffa, Cent­ ralia and Teeswater. He accepted the call to Pembroke last summer. Surviving are his widow and daugh­ ter, Lorraine. Funeral service was held at Pembroke Tuesday with terment at Ghatham. Classified Advertising pays Results.—Others have benefited it, why not you? > s Expert at this store He comes only once a year. Avail ^ourself of this oppor­ tunity to consult him if you have any foot trouble. Foot Trade Mark Registered We are bringing you Positive, Reliable and Speedy Relief THURSDAY MAY 2nd in- ir b> f f 30^ £ ! 11 —Staff Photo xbove picture shows Sheldon Wein, of Lakeview Hatchery, handing the T.C.A, hostess a shipment of special breeding stock which 'will be flown to their destination. The buyer'will receive his baby chicks at the same time as the farmers in the surrounding district. There has also been several shipments of Special Breed­ ing Cockerels come in by air from the famous Spizzerinkterm strain from Christie Poultry Farms, Kingston, New Hampshire. Bruce Tuckey is raising six hundred of these at the present time. of in The Finger Points to the location of the Anterior Transverse Arch. When this Arch weakens, the tiny bones are de­ pressed; uneven pressure is pro­ duced, and the uneven distribution of the person’s weight causes a burning sensation, callouses, tender spots, contracted toes, and severe cramp-like pain. The foot widens and spreads over the shoes, the small toe and great toe joints become inflamed and enlarged- bodily fatigue and nervousness result Inaugurate Eastern Star in .Seaforth A new chapter of the 'Order the Eastern Star was instituted Seaforth on Friday afternoon, April 27th. Mr. J. Edgar, acting Worthy Grand Patron and Mrs. D. Wanless, Worthy Grand Matron with a corps of Grand officers from the Grand 'Chapter, Toronto, were present to perform the institution ceremony. Mr.- iE. J. Green, of the Exeter Chapter filled the station of the Grand . Sentinel. About fifty charter members from Seaforth were received into the Order. Dur­ ing the eveniiig the initiatory de­ gree vyas ■ .pp-t^piL by the Exeter Chapter with' M'i‘. and Mrs. John Ferguson filling their respective stations of Worthy Patron and Worthy Matron. There were about 20.0 guests present for the and the newly formed Chapter was the recipient beautiful gifts from the Chapters. The following members the officers of the Seaforth Chap­ ter: Worthy Matron, Mrs. Helmer Snell; Worthy Patron, Mr. Helmer Snell; Associate Matron, Wilson; Associate Patron, Mason; Secertary, Mrs. H. Mason; Treasurer, Mrs. S. Kling; Conduct­ ress, Mrs. H. E. Smith; Associate Conductress, Mrs. M. E. Clark: r; Marshall, Organist, Mrs. W. J. Stewart; Esther, Mrs. D. McLean; Martha, Mrs. M. Dorrance; Elector, Miss G. Crozier; Warden, Miss Jean Scott; Mr. W. J. Shannon. Magistrate Holds First Court in Exeter, Friday J. W. Morley, newly appointed magistrate for Huron, presided over his first court in Exeter Fri­ day of last week and was congratu­ lated on the manner in which he handled the cases. Five brought before him. An izen was fined $10.00 for trapping muskrats son. Prosecution was Provincial Game and occasion Seaforth of many various will be Mrs. D. Mr. H. Heed the first danger signal! Stop your Foot Troubles before they impair your comfort and daily efficiency An Exposition °f the newest, most advanced scientific methods of relieving and correcting Foot Troubles, will be held New Stock FARM BOOTS Just received — a full range of Men’s and Boys’ Farm Boots. These are of extra good quality and will stand all kinds of hard* wear. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Clark’s Mushroom Soup 10 oz. tins ........................................... 2 for 17c Quick Quaker Oats Large 8 lb. pkgs.................’......... each 19c Aylmer Diced Beets or Diced Carrots, 20 oz ■ $ ■ ■. tins ... each 10c Clark’s Governor Sauce 8 oz. bottles ....................... ........ each 25c Quebec Golden Wax Beans or Refugee Green Beans, 20 oz. tin, ea. 14c Nabob Coffee A popular brand ........... per lb. 43c Aylmer Pineapple (in glass) 80 % sugar syrup, fancy quality 16 oz. 35c York Soap Flakes Very fine quality, in bulk ... per lb. 18c Your Superior Store VUilU.U,'bul VoDj IVA 113* AYAii Chaplain, Mrs. A. Baker Mrs. J. A. McDonald; Mrs. G. Kruce; Ada, Shannon, Ruth, Mrs. M; Esther, i.:. Crozier; Sentinel. New TeacherEngage The Exeter High School have engaged Miss Kathleen Taylor, of Dorchester, to be home economics teacher for the new term beginning in September. Miss Taylor ife at present completing her course at the College of Education, Toronto. The salary is $2,000.'0>0 She was in Exeter with her father, Rev. Mr. Taylor, on Wednesday of last week and expressed herself as delighted with the home economics room at the school. Mrs. Armstrong, the present teacher of economics, who has done splendid work ip, that de­ partment has been taking work on the H.S. staff by permit until such time as a graduate could be secured. Board Death of Ewald Gritzka The death took place in the To­ ronto General Hospital on Wednes­ day of last week of Mr. Ewald Gritzka, a native of Prussia, who in 1921 came to Canada and has been employed as a farm laborer in this community. He was in his 41st year. He was working for Mr, Harry Swartz, of Stephen, when he became ill and Was taken to Vic­ toria Hospital in London, where it was found he was suffering from an abscess of the brain and was rushed from London to the Toronto General Hospital where he died. The Cause of his death was traced to an injury received several years ago when he was kicked by a horse, one foot striking him ih the chest and the other beside the head caus­ ing ear trouble that culmiiiated in an abscess. He had no relatives in this country. The funeral took place Friday from the Hopper-Hockey funeral chapel, bohductCd by Rev. Mr. 'Luft, of Dashwood. The bearers were Messrs. Jack Trlebner, Garnet Flynn, A. E. Wuerth, Norman Stan* lake, Harry Rader and Stewart Gould, interment was in the Exeter cemetery. Scoutmaster Whyte Turns in Badges At a meeting of the Boy Scouts in the ~ ‘ ’ evening of last week, Scoutmaster Harold Whyte relinquished his com­ mand and turned in his badges after having served faithfully in that capacity for a number of years. Mr. Whyte has been appointed superintendent of the rural H, E. P. C. for Lucan and district and has already assumed his new duties At the ^meeting Thursday Mr. Whyte spoke of the pleasant associ­ ations he had enjoyed with the boys especially the hikes, were turned president of the local committee, who in turn handed them back to Mr. Whyte as a keepsake. He spoke of the very excellent service render­ ed to the Scouts by Mr. Whyte who had devoted considerable time and energy to the work of scouting. J. M. 'Southcott, secretary of the com­ mittee, also spoke a few words of commendation. The senior patrol will endeavor to carry on the work. Lodge Attends Church Service Members of the Exeter Lodge of Oddfellows, together with a number of visitors from Hensall and Seaforth lodges, attended div* ine worship in the Trivitt Memorial Church on gunday evening; Headed by Marshall Garnet Hicks the (brethren paraded to the church# about 85 being present. A very im­ pressive sermon was delivered by the Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt, whose theme was building a world for tomorrow. Special music was fur­ nished by the choir, Mrs- Nina Byers sang a solo, “He Shall Feed My Sheep.” Allan Elston gave a violin selection, “The Old Refrain,” A quartette, “Dear Land of Home” was sung by Mrs. Byers, Dignan, Allan Howard. Two by the choir. Mr. “ John that overcometh the our cannot The Master Mind of the world who gave to us the sermon on the Mount, said that the first com­ mandment was to love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and the second was like untp it, thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these hang all the im­ portant things of life. We hear of a new order, but the speaker said that what we need is the old order restored. Christ said that all power was given unto him in heaven and in earth. In his hands he holds the keys of life and of death. Here we have the founda­ tion for the order of the world of , to-morrow. We see the trees, the green grass, the flowers, and we look beyond into the heavens and we ask, what is •beyond. it all. There is but one answer, God. Next we look at ourselves and ask, what am I. Can can think and reason for himself and is nearest like God of all his creations. He has the power to love and to hate. Christ­ ianity is not a system; It is a life. It gives us new ’ hope, new life Man was made in the image of God and is immortal. The victory that overcometh the world is our faith. Is it strong enough to weld of Crediton, and Mrs. Alex together all men and all nations?of Timmins; also two .With man is left the imp’ortant_task Joseph and Samuel of of framing a better world for to- Young Men of District Organize Exeter Swine Club The organization meeting of the Exeter Swine Club took place in the Town Hall on Monday with Mr. G. E- Nelson, assistant agricultur­ al- representative for Huron pre­ siding. The following members were enrolled: Donald Kernick, Glenn -Fisher, Earl Greenlee, Doug­ as Wilson, Bruce Shapton, Gerald Isaac, Lloyd Fischer, Bill Dixon, Jack Gilmour, Earl Hunter, Clare Wright, Gerald Prout, Sam Skin­ ner and Bill Tuckey. Officers were elected as follows: president, Don­ ald Kernick; vice-president, Glenn Fisher; secretary-treasurer, {Bill Tuckey; Club Leader, Frank Hicks. The Late J. F. Wein The funeral of the late John F: Wein, of Stephen township took place from his home near Crediton Wednesday afternoon followed by a service in the Crediton Evangeli­ cal church with Rev. M. E. Reuber officiating. Interment was in the Crediton cemetery. Deceased passed away in Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday in his 68th year. - Sur- are his bereaved widow, cases were Exeter cit- and costs out of sea- made by Fisheries Overseer, W. H. Cantelon, of Wing­ ham. Three convictions were regis- . __ tered for infringement against the!viving are his bereaved widow, Highway Traffic Act and another 1 whose maiden name was Mary Fink- for driving when his driver’s lic-'beiner, three sisters, Mrs. Wm. ense was suspended. Court fines I Finkbeiner, and Mrs. John Sweit- amounting to $68.50' were assessed, jzer, both Delegates From Trivitt Mrs. V. Heywood and Miss McTaggart, are delegates from Trivitt W.A. to the 59 th annual meeting of Huron Dioceson W.A. which is meeting in London Wed­ nesday and Thursday of this week. Miss Mary Fee and Mrs. R. H. Middleton, of Hensall, ape dele- Borland, brothers, Stephen. N.Special Mother’s Day Services Special Mother’s Day services will be held in the various churches on Sunday, May 12. The theme will be “|A Family Day in the Church and School.” We all’ share in making the home. of framing a better world for to­ morrow. After room a vote of thanks was tender­ ed the rector, the choir and the church officials for the very excel­ lent service provided for the breth-- ren. returning to the lodge Church Weddings in Exeter Bentley—Sims Trivitt Memorial setting for a very on Saturday when Sims, Reg. N., of Kitchener, young­ er daugther of Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ liam Sims, of Usborne, was united in marriage-to Mr. Walter Edward ^Bentley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bentley, of Galt. The ceremony was performed by the Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was lovely in a gown of ivory satin and net, with long veil, caught with orange blos­ soms and wearing lace mitts. Her ornament was a triple strand of pearls. She carried a shower bou­ quet of red carnations, white snap­ dragons and bouvardia. Her sister, Labelle, Reg. N., of Kitchener, was maid-of-honor, with short sleeve dress of pink lace and net, with pink shoulder-length veil held in place with blue flowers. Her nose­ gay was sweet peas with streamers of blue ribbon. The bridesmaid was Miss Thelma Burdis, of Kitchener, with similar gown of blue lace and net with blue shoulder-lehgth veil held in place with pink flowers. Her nosegay was sweet peas with pink streamers. Both wore elbow length gloves and a single strand of pearls. The bride’s brother Evan, supported the groom. The wedding music was played- by Miss K. Mac- Fauls. The church was decorated with spring blossoms and daffodils while the pews for the guests were marked off with white ribbon and blossoms. The ushers were Ralph Davis, of Galt, and Hugh Wilson. Following the ceremony a re­ ception was held at the home of the bride’s parents where a buffet luncheon was Served, tire waitress­ es being Misses Norma Katherine Armstrongs the bride was proposed Hunt and responded Church was the pretty wedding Audrey 'Eleanor Wilson and A toast to by Rev, Mr. to by the groom. The gfoom’s mother wore a gold figured silk jersey dress with a corsage of sweet peas and violets while the bride’s mother wore a dress of lime green with corsage of mauve sWeOt peas. Mr, and 'Mrs, Bentley left on a wedding trip, the bride donning a heavenly blue suit, With plastic black hat and acceS* series to match. The groom was overseas for five years returning to Canada last July. The happy young couple will reside in Galt. Fraser—'Decker At James Street United 'Church, Exeter, on Saturday, Vera Cather- in Adeline, youngest daughter of Mrs. Clara Decker and the late John Decker, of Zurich, was united in marriage to Wilbert Allan Fraser, only son of Mr. and Mrs. William Fraser. Exeter. Rev. A. B. Irwin, of Exeter, assisted by Rev. E. Heimrich, of Zurich, performed the ceremony. The church was decorated with white baskets of ferns, carnations and snapdragons in pastel shades, and candelabras with white tapers. White satin ribbon and sweet peas marked the pews reserved for the guests. The bridal party entered the church to the strains of the Lohengrin bridal music with Law­ rence Wein at the console. Given in marriage by her broth­ er-in-law, Earl Thiel, of Zurich, tlie bride was lovely in a floor-length gown of white faconne crepe over white satin with fitted bodice sweetheart neckline and lily-point sleeves. Her veil was of fine em­ broidered net with scalloped edge which fell in folds over her gown to form a train, and was held in place with tiny white and Jblue flowers. She wore a necklace of pearls, gift of the groom, and car- (Continued on page 4) i i Mrs. Daniel Coward Passes The funeral of Mrs. Daniel Cow­ ard took place Monday afternoon from the home of her son Stanley, lot 16, concession 9, Usborne, con­ ducted by Rev. Wm. Mair, of the Thames Road United church. Coward, whose maiden name Margaret Morrison was in her year. She had been ill in St. eph’s Hospital, London, for Mrs. was 85th Jos- two weeks and had been ailing for about a week previous. She was born .in Usborne and in 1885 was united in marriage with Mr. Coward, who predeceased her in June 1928. Sur­ viving are two sons and one daugh­ ter, Robert, of Grimsby; Mrs. Wm. Smith, of Pangman, Saskatchewan, and Stanley; also one sister, Mrs. Sidney Ranson, of Medicine Hat, and six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. At the funeral service Mrs. A. W. Morgan and Mrs. Wm. Cann sang a duet “Shadows.” The floral tributes were very beau- I tiful showing the esteem in which Mrs. Coward was held in the com­ munity. Among those attending the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Coward, Mrs. H. D. Latham and Ross Coward, of Grim­ sby; Mr. Wm. Smith, of Pangman, Mrs. Smith having been here for several months; Mrs. Smith, of Dorchester; Mr. and Mrs. Tennant and Harvey, of Toronto; the Craig family, of Blyth; Mrs. Parker, of London; Miss Carruthers and Mrs. Angleria, of Tiverton. The bearers were Messrs. Ray Cottle, Roy and Jack Coward, Les. Richards, Percy Duncan and Jas. Hodgert. levelling the Bxe- ] entailed to give to Exeter and the grounds is almost The work of ter Agricultural completed. The large county bull­ dozer and the power bucket cap­ able of carrying eleven yards of dirt have been in operation for about two weeks and finished the work Saturday, Usborne Township grader is now being used to com­ plete the levelling of the grounds. When completed the ground will be prepared for seeding. Workmen are how engaged in enclosing part of the race track. On the outside of the track a four-foot railing is to be built and on the inside of the track there will be a two-foot rail. A bee is being held today and many of the farmers from the surround­ ing community are on hand to dig the post-holes. Considerable expense has been power bucket cap- surrounding district a community centre that may bo used not only for the South Huron Eair but as a recreational park for all kinds of sport. Considerable assistance has been given gratis in building the grandstand and fixing up the grounds. Several donations have been made towards the expense Abut as the cost is going to be high ad­ ditional donations are needed. The following contributions have been, received, will be Advocate through Exeter JMIHm Exeter Council H. Cudmore G. A. Cann & Sons •Exeter *times*Advocate Additional .contribution^ received at the Times* and will be acknowledged, these columns; Lions Ciub $2,000,00 100.00 50.01) 25.00 25.00 j1