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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-05-30, Page 1Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 30th, 1946 Single Copy, .5 cents Seventy-Third Year Exeter to Hold-Race Horse Meet in July A meeting of those interested In a race meet in Exeter this summer was held at the office of Mr. Wes. Simmons on Wednesday evening, May 29th. Geo. W, 'Lawson was ap­ pointed secretary of the meeting. After some spirited discussion it was decided to organize a club /to be known as 'The Exeter Turf Club.” The following were appointed members of the Club: Messrs. John Morrissey, Tom Yearley, Frank Taylor, Garnet Flynn, Wes Sim­ mons,' R. B. Williams, Preston Dearing, Harry Beaver, Sandy Elliot and Geo. W. Lawson. Officers were elected as follows: President, Frank Taylor; chairman, John Morrissey; secretary-treasurer, Geo, W. Lawson. It was decided to hold a race meet on Wednesday, July 24th, with three classes.to be raced: 2,28 and 3 -year-old combined; 2.22 trot or pace; and 2.15 trot or pace; purses in each case to be $300.00. The committee are hoping with the improved grounds and race track together with the erection of a new grandstand that this race ■meet will he very successful , and that their efforts to again re-estab­ lish an annual race meet in Exeter will be appreciated by the public. Inspect Strathroy Town Hall Reeve B, W, Tuckey, Councillors W. C, Allison, E, M. Dignan and J. W, Hern and Clerk 0, V, Pickard were at West Larne looking over some wood that is available for the town. They are awaiting further information before buying, They also visited the Town Hall at Strathroy looking over the building With a view to securing information if and when Exeter decides to re­ model their building. Temperance Message Delivered at James Street It was temperance -Sunday in the United churches of Exeter on Sun­ day last. Rev. Dr. DeMille, of Tor­ onto, occupied the pulpit of the Main St. church in the morning and Rev. W. B. -Smith, also of Tor­ onto, the James St. church. Both delivered very forceful sermons and an offering for the Ontario Federa­ tion was received. On Monday eve­ ning a meeting of temperance workers of Exeter and district was held in the James St. United church. Mr. A. T. Cooper, of Clin­ ton, and Dr. DeMille were the speakers and outlined the temper- anas situation in Huron -County. Mr. Cooper said that he had made enquiries in, several of the places in Huron where the beverage rooms have been closed and in all cases.the conditions have improved. M rs. Russell Skinner The funeral of Mrs. Russell Skinner, took place from hei’ late residence, Andrew street on Mon­ day afternoon conducted by her pastor, Rev. A. .B. Irwin, of James Street United -church. Mrs. Skinner who was in her 79th year died sud­ denly Thursday of last week from a heart condition. Born at Whalen her maiden name was Mary Ellen Hodgson, daughter of the late Wm. Hodgson. Before retiring to Exeteij in 1917 Mr. and Mrs. -Skinner lived on a farm in Usborne. Mr, Skinner predeceased hei* in June, 1940. During her residence in Exeter Mrs, Skinner was active in the various organizations in James ’St. church and was highly esteemed in the community. She is survived by a step-son, Wellington -Skinner, of Centralia, and five brothers, James of Granton; Thomas, of Alberta; Nelson, of Manitoba; Chester, who has been making his home with his sister, and Roy, of Saskatoon, Sask. The pallbearers Monday were Lloyd Hodgson, Wm. Hodgson, Louis -Steels, Melville, Everett jand Franklin -Skinner. Interment was in the Exeter cemetery. Returns From Hospital Mr. Elwyn Kerslake who recent­ ly underwent an operation for ap­ pendicitis in St. Joseph’s Hospital, returned to his home on Saturday. Mrs. Luther, who has been ill in Victoria Hospital, London, return­ ed to the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. O. Crawford on Sunday in the Hopper-Hockey ambulance. Patronize Times-Advocate adver­ tisers—it will pay you! Dashwood Man Hurt Wh eri Thrown off Lo$d David Schroeder, 82 years of age, of Dashwood, is in Victoria Hos­ pital, London, suffering painful in­ juries received when the wagon­ load of hay on which he was riding overturned on the farm of William Bender Monday afternoon. Mr. Schroeder has a fractured right clavicle, three or four frac- turned ribs on his right side and a fractured pelvis. According to hos­ pital authorities, he is resting com­ fortably. The accident occurred as Mr, Schroeder was driving down the runway from the Bender barn. He was riding on top of the load when the horse turned too short, upset- ting the wagon, Mr. Schroeder was pitched heavily to the ground but clear of the load. The injured man was attended by Dr. Milner, of EXeter, who ordered his removal to Victoria Hospital in the T. Harry Hoffman ambulance for X-ray ex­ amination. Mrs, John May Mention was made last week of the death of Mrs. John May, form­ erly of Exeter, who passed away suddenly at her home in Toronto on Sunday, May 19th, after a long illness, the result of a stroke. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Atkinson, of Exeter, and was born in Biddulph Town­ ship, Over fifty-five years ago she married John May, a brother of Mr, Joseph May and Mrs. H. T. Rowe, of town. Mr. May predeceas­ ed her five and a half years. The deceased.is survived by one brother, William Atkinson, of London; one son, Rev. E. Russell May, of Lake­ side, Ont.; two daughters, Misses Carrie and Minnie, of Toronto. De­ ceased was a member of Danforth United Church, Toronto. The fun­ eral took place from her late resi­ dence on Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Norman |A. McMurray and Rev. C. W. Watch conducting the service. Interment was -made in Scarboro Memorial Park, Toronto. Among the relatives who attended the funeral from Exeter were 'Mr. H. T. Rowe, Miss May Jones and Mrs. J. H. Jones. New Summer Shoes Brown or Black Pumps Suede or all leather, open or closed toes, medium heels at $4.50 pair White Sandals, Pumps Some tan trimmed, real summer styles at $3.50 to $4.50 White and Tan Saddle Oxfords For High School girls, best quality. $4.50 pr. Women’s Canvas Oxfords Low heel, tan or blue at $1.25 and $1.75 * Women’s Leather House Shoes Hamburg Brand, with one strap at $1.50; same shoe in oxford style at $1.65 Men’s and Boys’ Farm Boots Standard makes of farm boots, Panco or leather soles; some with built-in arch. Come in and look over these boots. Men’s Brown Calf Oxfords Goodyear welt, high grade at $5.00 to $8.50 Just Arrived Nurse’s White Oxfords, sizes' 5 to 8, at $6.00 pr. Men’s Summer Loafers, brown, at $3.95 pr. Wragge Health Oxfords, all sizes, in brown or black for children. Dr. Scholl’s Arch Supports etc. Don’t. suffer with' your feet for want of a good pair of Foot-easers, or Arch Supports. Also full line of Pads for corns, bunions or callouses. And Dr. Scholl’s 2 Drop, a sure cure for Borns, 45 Pairs Ladies* on sale at 20c a pair, 3 pair 50c Seconds, sizes 9 to 10^, a good work stocking; while they last on sale at 20c pair; 3 pairs 50c WATASEAL—- wide for the new plastic 36” wide for curtains, table cloths, luncheon sets, slip covers and a multitude of other uses, in stock at 45c a yard. Another shipment of— Ladies’ and Misses’ Summer Dresses —just arrived a Ladies’ and Misses Summer Suits Plain )colors and checks. Reg. $24.00, One Sale at $16.95 each Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday * Kellogg’s Bran Flakes Small packages (8 oz. size) each 10c Orange Marmalade 24 fluid oz. jars ....... each 33c Tilbest Muffin Mix ................... 2 pkgs. 25c Corn, Bran, Quick and Whole Wheat Metal Sponges or Chore Girl Shelled Walnuts Pieces, new crop ... Aylmer Diced Beets or Diced Carrots, 20 oz. tins ... each 10c Honey Mellowed Prune Nectar (Prune Juice) 32 oz. bottles.... each 35c Riverbank Barlett Pears Standard quality, 35% sugar syrup, 20 Oz. tins 4 ozs. 29c Your Superior Store a! Exeter Paper Boy Suffer? Serious Injury Murray, X3-year-ola sou of Mr, and Mrs. Clifford Brintnell, of Exeter, had a very serious accident Saturday while visiting at the home of his uncle, Mr. Kinsman, of Chis­ elhurst. for the holidays, They were engaged in pulling out fence posts by means of block and tackle which was fastened in a tree with a log­ ging chain. Murray had shinnied up the chain to loosen the tackle and in descending was caught by a hook in the encl of the chain, in­ flicting a very nasty wound that required 16 stitches to close, He was taken to the Scott Memorial Hospital, ‘Seaforth, for treatment and has since returned to his home here. One of Exeter’s most punctual paper carriers, Murray has been missed by the. early morning risers. At 6 o’clock in the morning he arises to start pedalling his bicycle on a route which includes 92 customers. Joseph L. Hunter Mr. Joseph- Lawrence Hunter, who came to Exeter 18 months ago from Toronto and took over the butcher business of H. C. Rivers, and who during that time made many friends, died Thursday, May 23rd, in his 55th year. Mr. Hunter had been ill for several weeks, first in Victoria Hospital, London, and later in the Private Patients Pav­ ilion of the Toronto General Hos­ pital. On Sunday, May 5th, he was brought to his home here where he passed away. .During his stay in Exeter he became a member of the Lions club and was popular with the citizens and business men alike. On Saturday afternoon a funeral service was conducted at the Hop­ per-Hockey funeral chapel conduct­ ed by Rev. (N. J. Woods and assist­ ed by Rev. Wm. Mair. The body was then forwarded to the home of his mother, Mrs. Emma Hunter, of Burks Falls, and the funeral Sun­ day afternoon was held from the Burks Falls United church conduct­ ed by Mr. Fox, The service was un­ der the auspices of the Burks Falls Masonic Order and interment was in the Burks Falls cemetery. Mr. Hunter’s ^father predeceased him five years. Besides his mother he is survived by his bereaved widow and step-son Donald, of town; three daughters- b'y^-Wr’evious/4narriage, Mrs. A. D. Sinclair, of Calgary; Mrs. N. Newestheusb’r,, of St. Anne de Bellevue, Que., and Mrs. E. F. Me- Quigge, of Toronto; also four sis­ ters, Mrs. Fred Shier, of Toronto; Mrs. Harold Martyn, if Welland; Mrs. Art Bowden, of Toronto, and Mrs. Earl Cassaboom, of Buffalo, N.Y. King’s Birthday, June 10th A proclamation is being issued at Ottawa fixing Jude 10 as the day on which the King's birthday will be celebrated in Canada this year, Improvements Continue At Agricultural Perk The new ball diamond has been the scene of much activity each eve- ning as the ball team have been getting into shape for the opening game which is’scheduled to be play­ ed at Clinton this (Wednesday) evening, The steel has arrived for completing the roof on the new race­ horse barn at the community park. Some trees have been planted out. A fairly large oval flower-bed is being arranged. Plans are already on foot for the erection of an en­ trance to the grounds. It is proposed to erect two pillars on either side of the street at the approach to the arena and the school grounds with an arch and some lattice work to make an imposing structure. Among the donations received by the committee in charge is $<20.00 worth of seed from Jones & MacNaughton Seed Company, and all of the bolts that went into the new grandstand from W. Simmons. Pfaff-Hill A quiet wedding took place at the United Church parsonage, Cred- iton, Saturday, May 25 th at two- thirty p.m. when Rev. A. >S. True­ blood united in marriage Doris Louise eldest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Lawrence Hill, of Exeter, to Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pfaff, of Exeter. The bride was daintily gowned in a pink mesh street length dress with corsage of roses, sweet peas and forget-me- nots, Miss Velma Hill, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and looked smart in a street length dress of Heavenly blue crepe with a corsage of roses and forget-me- nots, Mr. Harvey Pfaff, brother of the groom, acted as groomsman. After the ceremony they returned to the home of the bride’s parents where the wedding dinner was ser­ ved to the immediate families. The young couple will reside on the groom’s farm in Stephen. Exeter Honors Boys Who Served in World War 11 Statton-Fairbairn A very quiet but pretty wedding took place at the Main Street* Church Manse • Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. when Miss Mabel Dell Fair­ bairn, daughter of,the late Mr. and Mrs. George Fairbairn, was united in ^marriage with Mr. Gilbert Lloyd Statton, Exeter, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Station, of Exeter. Rev/ N. J. Woods officiated. The bride looked lovely in a blue suit with brown accessories wearing a cor­ sage of red roses and sweet .peas. Miss Shirley Fairbairn, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid dressed in a tweed suit with matching ac­ cessories. 'She wore a corsage of Pink roses and sweet .peas. Mr. Fred Statton, brother of the groom, was best man. Immediately after the ceremony the wedding party left for London where the wedding supper was served at the Rendez­ vous. The young couple left on their honeymoon for different parts. Usborne Man Offered Important Position Mr. Gordon Heywood, of Usborne has received the offer of a very fine position at Blenheim on the farm of the Hon, W. G. Thompson, min­ ister of lands and forests in the provincial government. Mr. and Mrs. Heywood were at Blenheim over the week-end visiting with theii- sons Dalton and Jack who are employed on the farm of Mr. Thompson. While there they met Mr. Thompson and the farm manager and Mr. Heywood was offered the position of overseer for the piggery on the farm which has accommodation for about 500. pigs. Mr. Heywood has had quite a successful experience in the raising of pigs and the position appeals to him. He has ’his own farm in Us­ borne, however, and has two weeks to make his decision. While in Blen­ heim they called on our former townsman, W. H. Moise, manager of the Bank of Montreal. An event long to be remembered was the gathering at the Exeter Arena on Thursday eyening of last week when Exeter paid tribute to her veterans of World War II and to do homage to the memory of those who had made the supreme sacrifice. “It was one of the finest gatherings I have witnessed since the war/’ said Lt. Col. Maurice Andrew, of Stratford, who was the guest speaker for the evening. The banquet hall was gaily dec­ orated with red and white streamers and flags, the work of the Exeter H.S. students. The tables presented a very attractive appearance with the same color scheme and with spring flowers. At the head table were the Reeve and councillors, the clergymen, Dr, Hobbs Taylor, M.L.A,, Group Capt. Fullerton, the speaker and members of the Reception Committee. The occasion was a grand finale to the many receptions that have been tendered the men in smaller groups as they have returned from service overseas. Among the guests were the near relatives of those who had given their lives in the cause of freedom. A toast to the King was proposed by Group Captain E. G. Fullerton. Reeve B. W. Tuckey Reeve Benson W. Tuckey was chairman and welcomed the former members of the armed forces on be­ half of the citizens of the village. “This meeting is one of great happiness for us/’ Reeve Tuckey said, “for upon this occasion we are paying tribute to those most deser­ ving of honor—our servicemen and women of World War II. Your re­ turning to our mTdst has brought great joy to your families and this joy is shared by all of us/’ “This occasion would be one of boundless celebration except for a solemn and sorrowful thought/’ he said, “the thought of those who will not return and those who have suffered certain physical injuries which will affect their entire lives. The thought too, of the sufferings, hardships, risks and dangers which many of our honored .guests en dured ’While" in th§si^efvics of our country, and as prisoners of war, detracts from the cheerfulness of this gathering/’ “To those who mourn the loss of their loved ones/’ he continued, “we want to say that we feel deep­ ly your great tragedy, and we share with you the pride you must pos­ sess in the knowledge that from your family have come men who have upheld the finest and best traditions of Canada and stood ready to defend with their lives the safety and security of our country/’ “For you men and women, who are present with us tonight, we have friendly greetings and warm words of praise/’ Mr. Tuckey said. “Your home-coming is a joyous celebration and we who have gath­ ered for this meeting have done so to welcome you and pay our respects, and tribute.’’ Mr. and Mrs. Ewart called on relatives in Lambeth on the 24th, Settlement Committee Make First Draft The settlement committee of the London Conference of the United Church meeting in London this week made its first draft Monday night and the following changes are recommended: Huron Presbytery: Bluevale Rev. Brucefield, Rev. E. R, ' Stanway, MA., B.D., of Toronto. Clinton (On­ tario Street), Rev. W. J. Woolfrey, B.A., B.D., of Moorefield, Fordwich, Rev. W. S. Mifter, of Michipicoten, Kippen, Rev. A. Hinton, of Quebec. Londesboro, Rev. A. D. Penman, of Quebec. Nile-Benmiller, Rev. U. E. Cronhielm, of Hagersville. Perth Presbytery: Staffa, Rev. A. H. Daynard, B.A., of Jarvie, Alta. Millbank, Rev. J. Richardson, of ThamesVille. Minister to be settled, Rev. A. Rapsoh, returned chaplain, formerly of Kirkton. The Home Town Paper The influence of the home paper is not always appreciated but has been exemplified in a small advt. which appeared in the TimeS-AdVOcate. One Of our neigh­ boring schools advertised for a new teacher and sonieone ridiculed the idea of advertising locally, However, the advt. was read by a London Normal School student who made application for the position ahd Was accepted. Josiah Sararas Josiah Sararas, well known farm-' er of Hay township on the Blue Water highway, passed away sud­ denly at his residence on Tuesday. He was born on the Blue Water highway where he farmed all his life. He was in his 74th year and was married to Adeline Miller 46 years ago. She survives, with two sons at home, Leonard and Norman; a brother Manuel on the Blue Water highway; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Walper of Zurich, Mrs. Ed. Wilhelm of Stratford, Mrs, Harry Taylor of Brucefield. The body is resting at the residence where a brief funeral service will take place on Thursday at 2 p.m. followed by a service in the Evangelical Church, Zurich, at 2.45 p.m., D.S.T., with Rev. C. Hechendorn officiating. Interment will be in the Zurich Bronson Line Cemetery. Mrs. Jannett Paton of Toronto is visitthg at the home of her son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Busch. Miss R. Wilson, of Centralia, had the misfortune to fall down cellar on Sunday morning fracturing a bone in her arm. The United church ministers of Exeter and’ district together with their laymen are attending the an­ nual conference in London this week, Mr. and Mrs. Lesley Coates, of Listowel, visited over the week-end With Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ellerington and*were accompanied home by their daughter Judith, who has been vis­ iting with her grandparents. Excavate for New Church I The Work Of excavating for the baseiheht for the new PdftteCOStal Tabernacle which is to^De erected on the property opposite the Caven Presbyterian church has been com­ pleted by Mr. L. Turnbull with his power* shovel and trucks, roof An- was Quick Action by Firemen Averts Serious Blaze Fire, which broke out on the of Harold Murray’s residence, drew street, Tuesday evening noticed soon after it had started and the quick response of the fire department, nipped in its early stages what might have become a very serious affair. Mr. Wm. Eller­ ington while returning from visit­ ing at the home of his father, no­ ticed a blaze on the roof and turned in the alarm. When the firemen ar­ rived the blaze had eaten through the roof and the attic was filled with smoke. >Playing a stream from a small hoze the fire was brought under control after chopping a hole through the roof. The siren brought about half the town to the scene. It is thought that the fire started from a firehsrp.cker with Which the children had been playing earlier in the evening. Red Cross Blood Don or Head, Native of Exeter Dr. W. S. Stanbury, M.B.E., B.A., a native of Exeter, arrived in Can­ ada recently from England to take charge of the Canadian Red Cross Society’s national blood transfusion service Dr. Stanbury, recently ap­ pointed assistant national commis­ sioner of the Canadian Red Cross, has been in charge of 'MeanwOod Emergency Hospital near Leeds in England. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto and was formerly pathologist at the Hamil­ ton Mountain Sanatorium. He was doing post-graduate Work at the University of London, Eng., in 1937 and 1938 and Was appointed senior lecturer in clinical pathology in 1939. During the War he was sec­ onded to the British Ministry of Health to head in England. Just prior to had the honor cross nurses, on his staff, to Princess Royal who inspected hospital. blood donor service leaving England he of presenting Red *The his Lt. CoL Andrew Reminisces Lt. Coh Andrew* ot Stratford, former officer commanding the Perth Regiment overseas and who was selected to defend General Kurt Meyer at the war crimes trial in Germany, was guest speaker for the evening, Illustrated by large relief maps Lt. Col. Andrew’s Ad­ dress took the form of a reminiscent travelogue wherein he recalled for the veterans the early days pf re­ cruiting and training, their depart­ ure from Halifax and conditions aboard ship. From there he spoke of the experiences, trials and tribu­ lations of the average soldier dur­ ing his sojourn overseas. He spoke of the long training in England, of the devastation they witnessed, ph. their leave to old London and of the courage and endurance of the English people. He re-lived for the men their departure for Sicily and of their first combat experience in the Italian campaign, of the filth and the mud, of the important part played by the Canadians in associa­ tion with the men of Britain’s 8th army. ‘Together they were brothers, regardless of race or creed, and they showed a spirit of comrade­ ship never before equalled in the history of the world,” said Col. Andrew. Following the Italian campaign, Col. Andrew spoke of the return of the Canadians to Great Britain and of the part they played in France, Belgium, Holland and of their en­ trance into 'Germany and their re­ turn to the British Isles and then home. Speaking of the return to civil life of the former soldiers, the speaker pointed out that although most have been able to re-establish themselves, many are yet unsettled in their minds. “Because we have helped to save civilization, for a time anyway, we cannot sit back and let the world go on around us,” he said. “To pro­ tect industry and home life is now our duty and we must make this Canada of ours a better place in which to live, and to be prepared to pay the same sacrifices for her again should the need arise,” .? •Col. Andrew jwas^ introduced'’’by Thos. 'Pryde. gathering was Pooley. Clerk C. V. on to read several messages of con­ gratulations received from Ottawa from the ministers of the various war services; from Mr. Wm. Gold­ ing, M.P., and also from Premier Drew. Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, M.L.jA., in a few remarks offered his congrat­ ulations to the returned veterans ana paid tribute to those who lost their lives. Capt. W. Grafton Cochrane, on behalf of the servicemen, thanked the council and committee for what they had done. “We have a great feeling of pride for Exeter,” he said, “wherein good-will is placed above all else.” J. Hubert Jones, after asking the ladies of Main Street church, who did the serving, to enter the hall, expressed the appreciation of all for the splendid banquet and the excellent manner in which it was served. Mrs. E. R. Hopper stated that it had been a pleasure for them.. Memorial Ceremony ‘ During the evening, Mr. Wm. Manning, of London, as guest solo­ ist sang several selections. He was accompanied by his mother, former Margaret Muxworthy .* the close of the program’ and pre­ ceding a memorial ceremony. Mr. Manning sang “Requiem.” In honor of Exeter’s fifteen men who died in. ,the service of their country the large assembly stood to attention in the dimmed hall while represen­ tatives of the army, navy and air­ force took their place on a dais in one corner of the room, surrounded by little white crosses and scarlet poppies and flags, lit Up with flood lights that made a most impressive sight. The “Last Post” was sound­ ed followed by two minutes of sil­ ence, after which “Reveille” was sounded. Representing the services were Tpr. W. H. Ryckman (army), A. Seaman D. E. Brintnell (navy), and LAC. W. E. Simmons (air­ force). Rev. M. A. Hunt, Trivitt Memorial church, memorial prayer. Following the -banquet memorial ceremony, the retired and joined by their lady friends enjoyed a dance at the arena with music supplied by the Lionel Thornton orchestra. The following is the list who died in the service i King and country: Stewart Cann Ralph B. Delbridge Harold A, Elilot Elmer L. Hunkin Laverne Harness Orviile Lawson Alvin E. Lindetifleld/) R. Bartie Motz // N. Hilton Sanders// Alexander Strang John A. Sweet Wm. H. Wilson Robert Wright i Franklin C. Zurbrigg The thanks of the expressed by R. E. (Pickard was called the' At rector Of gave the and the veterans of of those their k i1 v