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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-05-15, Page 1& Seventy-Fourth Year man is Honored Sunday Aftei’ the farewell message de? livered Sunday evening by Rev. J. S. Burn, Mr, Meryyn Tieman, chairman of the Board of Calvary Evangelical - U.B, Church, Dash­ wood, asked the congregation to remain. Mr, Daniel Weber read an address and the minister and his wife were presented with a cash donation. The recipient, although taken by surprise, made a suitable reply. .The chairman announced a hymn and the Pastoi’ pronounced the Benediction. The following is the address: Though the recent Conference at Hanover has given public recog­ nition of your forty-two years of faithful service in the Can. Confer- «nce and also in the N.W., we too could not let this opportunity slip by without some expression of our appreciation of youi’ activities on this charge. We always found you most willing to serve in Church, S.S. and in welcoming the return­ ing of the .boys from the war. Your messages were always well prep’ar- -ed and presented the Gospel as re­ vealed in the Holy Word of God. We feel that you always had our spiritual needs at heart and would have been glad if the flock would have been more willing to accept God’s grace and guidance. Since you have expressed your desire to still labor as opportunity presents' itself may you long be permitted to serve in the Master’s vineyard. May youi* cares be few and God’s richest blessing follow you where- ■ever you .may make your home Accept this gift as a favorable re­ membrance of your stay with the Calvray Evangelical-U.B. Church in .Dashwood. Mr. Burn is retiring and until a home is secured will visit with Mrs. Burn’s mother, Mrs. Florina Brown, of Crediton. His successor, Rev. Mr. Goetz will arrive, in Dash­ wood next week. Single Copy 5 cents other close could hex' little granddaughter, came through shortly af- o’clock on Mother's Day and each heard the ■■ I Australia Greets Exeter The thrill of a lifetime was ex­ perienced during the early hours of 'Sunday morning by Mrs. L. J. Penhale as she talked half way around the globe to her daughter, Mrs. Keith Colby, of Melbourne, Australia, and listened to the coo­ ing of The call ter one morning very distinctly. The baby was by the phone and hex’ cooing be heard quite clearly. Library Association Holds Annual Meeting The Huron County Library As­ sociation held its annual meeting in Kirkton United Church, May 7. Delegates from Goderich, Brussels, Hensall, Exeter, Centralia and othex* parts of the county were wel­ comed by Rev. W. D. Goodger. Mr. A. Rougvie, of Goderich, chairman of the Association, ports Hugh treasurer, Goderich. county librarian, gave hex’ report. There was an increase in every phaSe of .the work. It is proposed to bring a bookmobile to facilitate transportation of books from lib­ rary to library. This probably will be the first one of its kind to oper­ ate in Ontario. Mr. Angus Mowat, inspector was 'the evening. account throughout the province, stressing the importance of the leadership being shown by the Huron Association. At the. close meeting refreshments were by the Mrs. R. W. James and Mrs. Goodgei- presided at the tea table and the assistants were Mrs. C. A Campbell, Mrs. Russell Morrison. Mrs. Eric Humphreys, Mrs. G. H. Burgin, Mrs. Geo. Hall, Miss F. Kirk, Mrs. L. Kemp, and Mrs. Otis Sawyer. from the Wilson, of Mr. A. Mrs. , called fox’ re­ secretary, Rev. Brussels, and H. Erskine, of Glen Eckmier, of libraries foi’ Ontario, principal' speaker of the He gave an interesting of county library work Kirkton Library County of the served Board W. D. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 15th, 1947 Lions Club Aids Local Campaigns At the Exeter Lions Club suppei’ meeting at Rether’s Restaurant Monday evening $500 was voted for the Ontario British Flood Victim’s Relief and a substantial donation made to the Cancer IFund, Individu­ al members of the Club contributed $40.00 to the Cancel’ Fund during the evening. A motion was adopted instructing the delegate to the dis­ trict convention to urge that the Lions Clubs sponsor the Cancer Fund. The secretary and the incom­ ing president, Ted. Davies, were appointed delegates to the conven­ tion. It was decided to secure a secretary’s pin for Jas. P. Bowey and an increase was made in the remuneration allowed him, The nominating committee submitted the following slate of officers to be voted on at a later meeting: Presi­ dent, Ted Davies; Sturgis; 2nd vice, 3rd vice, Chas. MacNaughton; sec­ retary, J. P, Bowey; lion tamer, A. E. Wuerth; tail twister, W. Seldon; pianist, G. C- Koch; direc­ tors for one year, W. Ellerington Hopper; foi’ two years, and A. J. Sweitzer. Two films were shown on projector, one of wild 1st vice, H. L, E. R. Russell; and E. R. C. Blowes interesting the Lions bird life and the efforts being made in Western Canada to preserve it and the other* of men conquering the tractless snow areas of the north with machines and on foot. awaiting were on fine the Wet Weather Delays Seeding With intermittent showers .caus­ ing repeated delays most of the seeding is still weather. Farmers land Monday and quite a lot of seed was sown. Rain Monday even­ ing and a heavy shower accompani­ ed by thunder and lightning Tues­ day evening have again delayed operations. Pastures and fall wheat are coming along fine. Saturday, the 24th of May, will be observed as a holiday in Exeter. BRITISH FLOOD RELIEF CAMPAIGN Shoe Department Jones and MayAll rubber stair treads, size 11” x 18”, curved to fit properly, black only, at 45c each. Men’s and Boys’ Ties, Shorts and Tops—the largest stock we have had in years, Corduroy Overalls, new shipment in pastel and dark shades, 2 to 5 year sizes at $2.95 pair. Ladies’ and Misses’ new plastic Belts, popular colors including black and white. New Draperies, Curtain 'Rods, Curtain Nets, etc. Special swing cranes for draperies at 75c to $1.10 pair. Ladies’ and Misses’ Summer Dresses—a large shipment arrived this week. Girls’ Cotton Bloomers and Training Pants*— all sizes in stock. Tennis and Outing Shoes For summer — men’s, girl’s and boy’s in oxford or boot styles— canvas lines with rubber soles. Sisman Scampers The right summer shoes for boys. They stand hard wear. All sizes now in stock. Get your size now while available. Dry Goods Department Ladies’ Nylon, Rayon, and Pule Silk Hosiery— a good stock on hand this week. Nylons are lower in price. Cotton Printed Goods—new materials and pat­ terns at from 60c to $1.00 yard. Important Notice Exeter Lions’ Committee This is the week for the big drive for clothing, food and money to help the flood victims in Britain. The rieed is urgent. Clo thing and food to be left at the town hall (upstairs) this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Cash contributions payable to the following: Messrs. 'R. N. Creech, Jas. P. Bowey, Clarence V. Pickard, and1 Bank of Montreal. Let us all show our appreciation of what Britain has done for us by a generous response. Kindly make cash contributions as promptly as possible. Men’s and Boys’ Farm Boots Williams, Valentine, Hydro City and Sisman’s makes with panco and leather soles, sizes 6 to 12. Also all sizes in arch-support Farm Shoes. MURCH, OF ELIMVILLE, last Christmas received which gave him the urge to renew his old hobby of carvings he has made. All are PHILIP jacknife whittling, Above are some of the „ from a single block of wood.The walking sticks have bells, blocks and other ornaments sliding in the carved slots. The pliers shown at the top of the picture which open and close attract a good deal of attention, says Mr. Murcli. One of the most intricate carvings is the fan with its many little segments all from the one block. —Staff Photo a Rev. A. B. Irwin Called to Sarnia Rev. A. B'. Irwin, who is now rounding out five years as the minister of the James Street United church, has accepted a -call to the Devine St. United Sarnia. James Street in extended a call to Rev. Snell, of Auburn. A deputation from Devine church paid a visit to James St. Sunday, last Mr. tion to meeting James St. was held Friday evening and the request of Mr. Irwin foi’ a change of pastoral relations accepted meeting mend to invitation be extended to Mr. Snell. At the close of the morning service Sunday a special meeting of the congregation was the action of the Board mously approved. Mr. signified his acceptance. Mr. Irwin came to Exeter church in turn have Harold J. s' St. May 4th and on Thursday. Irwin received an invita- become their pastor. A of the Official Board of was with regret. At the same it was decided to recom- •the congregation that an be extended to called and was unani- Snell has five years ago from Westside United church, OwenV’,b’ound, an exchange having been made with Rev. Arth­ ur Page who went to W estside, During his pastorate he and Mrs; Irwin have endeared themselves to the members of their congregations and to a host of friends. Mr. Irwin has always taken a great interest in young .people’s work and Mrs. Irwin has been a splendid workei’ in the Sunday School and the wo­ men’s much Mr. young been people's work and has been associated with the y-oun people’s camp at Goderich, at present Presbytery, conducted James St. moves will be subject to the ap­ proval of the Stationing committee and if ratified the change will be made with the beginning of July. Two Groups in Huron-Perth Ball With ten teams entering the Huron-Perth Intermediate Baseball it was decided to split the league into two groups at a meeting held in Hensall last Thursday night. The south group under the conven­ orship of vice-president Elmer Bell of Exeter will include Centralia Ail’ 'School, Exeter, Lucan, Dash­ wood and St. Marys while the north group will comprise teams from Clinton, Clinton Radio School, Hensall, Staffa and Mitchell. Presi­ dent Leroy O’Brien, of Zurich, will be the convenor for this group. The first four teams in each sec­ tion will playoff in a semi-final series with a winner to be declared by August 16th when the two top teams from each group will play for the league ch’ampionship and the right to proceed into the OBA play­ downs. The juvenile section of the lea­ gue will be organized later. Entries have been received from Zurich and Exeter and it is hoped that some of the other towns may sponsor teams and. round out a league. Elmer Bell, Gord Farrow and Bob Southcott represented the Ex­ eter team at 'the meeting. Exeter Mourns Loss Of Bert Zurbrigg Exeter this week mourns loss of an esteemed citizen, Mr. C, E. (Bert) Zurbrigg, optometrist, who died in Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, Thursday, May 8th, aged 61 years. The deceased had been ail­ ing for some time. The funeral was held from his late residence Mon­ day afternoon conducted by Rev. A. B. Irwin, of James St. church, and assisted by Rev. W. Moores, of Drumbo. Interment was in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Mr. Zurbrigg was born at Baden and. for 25 years he conducted a jewel­ lery and optical business at Lucan, He disposed of his jewellery busi­ ness and for the past ten years has conducted an optical business in Exeter. He was a member of the Masonic Ordei’ a'id of the I.O.O.F. at both Lucan ?nd Exeter. He was also a member/of the Exetei’ Lions •Club. At Lucan he was an active member of the United Church hav­ ing been treasure!’ for about ten years. He was a member of the Session of the James St. United Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Selma Marie; one son, Bert H., of Hamilton, and one daughter, at his of R. Laurene, nurse-in-training Victoria Hospital, .London; mother, Mrs. Jacob Zurbrigg, New Hamburg, now in hex’ 99th year; two ‘brothers, Dr. D. A. Zur- brigg, of Philadelphia, and J. M Zurbrigg, Miss M. T. Zurbrigg, of New Ham­ burg, and two grandchildren, Ken­ neth and Janet, of Hamilton. His eldest son, Fit. Sgt. Frank brigg, was killed Overseas uary 1943. At Monday, Mrs. favorite hymn, A magnificent adorned the casket. The pallbearers were Merton Zurbrigg, of London; Alfred Ratz, of Toronto: Dr. H. H. Cowen, Alex Cann, j. H. Jones and B. M. Francis. Members of the Lions Club acted as flower bear­ ers. Relatives were present fox’ the funeral from London, St. Marys. Stratford, New Hamburg, Listowel and Hamilton. of London;one sister, the funeral T. Coates "Unto *the array of C. Zur- in Jan- service sang a Hills." flowers organizations. They will be missed. Snell is man in the particularly a .^comparatively ministry. He has active in young for several years He is Huron ago he of the Both chairman of A few Sundays the anniversary Sunday School. CampbelLOke The home of Mrs. Harriet Oke. of Exeter, was the scene of a pretty wedding Saturday at high noon when hex' daughter, Reta Lauretta, was united In marriage to Mr. Thomas Forrester ’Campbell, son of Robert and the late Mrs. Campbel] of Scotland. Rev. A. B’. Irwin of the James St. United church, ficiated. brother, ly in a ice and wore a a bridal wreath, bouquet of flowers a sprig Westlake, a ,dress of pale blue and wearing a shoulder-length carrying a maid while ed by /Mr. Ray Perkins, ding music p1":"'! G. Cochrane and Mrs. Wm. Sillery sang "Beloved." The ceremony took place beneath an arch from which suspended pink and white streamers. Following the ceremony a reception and dinner was held at the dressed in a silk The of- Given in marriage by her Lome, the bride was love­ dress with white satin bod­ skirt of net ovex’ satin, and white veil caught up with She carried a in which was of heather. Miss Mary cousin of the bride, in ■blue veil and nose-gay, was brides- the groom was support- “ ‘ . The wed- was played by Mrs. J. the Central Hotel, Exeter, bride’s mother jersey, received with them groom’s gift to the bride was an ivory electric clock, to the brides­ maid, a silver bon bon dish; to the soloist, a silver ibutter dish; to the pianist, a silver bon bon dish; to the best man, a gold tie pin and collai’ set. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell left on a motor trip to Brantford and other points, the bride travel­ ling in a suit of French blue with black accessories. They will reside in Usborne. Lightning Strikes Stephen Couple When, lightning struck on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. William Gib­ son, one and a half miles south of Exeter, during a severe electrical [storm Tuesday evening, <Mr. and | Mrs. Gibson who were in the act of taking in some -clothes from a clothesline were both rendered un- j conscious and a son Fred was also ■ knocked down and burned about the feet. Another son rushed across I the road to the Prout farm and [Dr, Milner, of town, was called, i The injured were rushed by two ambulances to St. Joseph’s Hospit- | al, London, in a serious condition. Both regained consciousness ing the night. , When the storm came up and Mrs. Gibson had gone out the .yard to from a line that was attached to a tree. When a vivid flash of lightn­ ing splintered the tree Mr. and Mrs. Gibson were thrown to thq ground and rendered unconscious. dur- Mr. into remove the clothes Sarah Broadfoot Mrs. Sarah Broadfoot j away at her late residence, Line, Hay Township, on May 9th. Formerly Sarah deceased was the widow of James Broadfoot and had about two weeks. She had been able to be about the house "and kept up an active interest in all daily events. She will be greatly missed by a wide circle of friends as she was of a bright and cheer­ ful disposition and enjoyed seeing her friends. The family will mourn the loss of a loving mother who was predeceased by hei’ husband and left alone with their care when they were young. She was the last surviving member of hei’ own fam­ ily. Surviving are two daughters and two sons, Mrs. James McAl­ lister, of Zurich; Mrs. Mitchell, Hensall; Glenn, ton, and James at home, funeral service was held home of her daughter, Mrs. McAl­ lister on Monday conducted by Rev. R. A. Brook of Hensall United church. The floral tributes were numerous and very beautiful show­ ing -the esteem with which the de­ ceased was held. Mrs. J. W. Bon- thron sang a solo entitled "Good Night and Good Morning" by spec­ ial request. Mr. T. Harry Hoffman contributed a solo entitled "The Old Rugged Cross.’’ Miss Greta Lammie accompanied at the piano. The pallbearers were Messrs. Jar­ vis Horton, Bob McKenzie, Rae Paterson, John Bolton, Ed. Berry and Johnnie Downs. Interment was in. the McTagga'ft cemetery. passed , Parr Friday, Horton, the late been ill Stanley of Clin- A public from the Purchases Lumber One quarter of a million feet enough for 100. new have been purchased in of lumber homes, Northern 'Ontario by A. J. Sweitzei’ of the Huron Lumber Co. and thq first shipment will arrive within a few weeks. Mr. Sweitzei’ Cann and Carfrey Midhurst recently and .Mr zei’ completed the deal. G. A. motored to Sweit- Bam Roof Catches Fire While burning rubbish rear of the Hopper-Hockey ture fire roof Jones’ was made for and they were and had the fire under control be- theat Furni- store Monday sparks from the ignited soxne shingles on the of the barn on Miss May property. A hurried call the fire department soon on the scene <auu iiuu wits xxi miuvr vuuw I fore much damage ,was done. J LEROY G. BROWN, BSA. Has been appointed Agricultural Representative foi’ Huron County, effective May 1st. He has been ac­ ting representative foi’ the past year. See page three. Mother’s Day at Main St. Mother’s Day was fittingly' ob­ served last Sunday morning at Main Street Church when the Sun­ day School met in open session with the congregation. The church was well filled. A men's choir supplied the music for the service by ren­ dering three anthems. A story on the "Calling of Samuel" was told in the form of a flannelgram by the minister. Two children were baptized, Marie Lorraine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kestle, and Nancy Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kestle. Daffodils, geraniums hydrangea adorned the pulpit ros­ trum. Mr. Benson Tuckey, assist­ ant superintendent, presided over the service, assisted by the minis­ ter and Mrs. A. Y. Willard at the console of the organ. infant Melvin infant David and a Ontario British Flood Relief The following subscriptions have been received for the Ontario Brit­ ish Flood Relief. Exetei’ Lions Club ............' Jones <& May ....................... A. O. Elliot ....................... R. N. Creech ..................... Rev. Ernest Grigg .............. C. S. MacNaughton ........ . J. M. Southcott ................... Jas. Gardiner, R. 1, Kirkton Mrs. Miss Miss Miss Frank E. Mrs. Orval Cann ............... Subscriptions may be left the Bank of Montreal, C. V.___ ard, J. P. Bowey, R. N. Creech or The Times-Advocate. L. Kyle ............ Annie McAnsh .. Margaret Brown Ella Francis ...... 'Coates ...... $500.00 100.00 100.00 50.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 with Piclc- This is the Week for the British Flood Community Pays Respect To Grand Bend Youth The turned Sunday Morgan son of Mr. and Mrs. ■ Wellwood Gill of the Mollard Line. Morgan pass­ ed away in Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, on Thursday of last week af­ ter being in hospital for two weeks. He attended public school at Grand Bend and was a second- year student at the Exeter High School. He was a patrol leader of the Grand Bend Boy Scouts and took an active part in athletics. The funeral took place from his home Sunday afternoon with inter­ ment in the Grand Bend cemetery followed by a memorial service fn the Grand Bend United Church conducted by Rev. W. Cleave. .The church was filled to capacity and many were unable to .gain admit? During the service the i” and. Arms of Cometh". tributes in which. Grand Bend community out almost pnmasse on to pay loving tribute to Gill, aged 17 years, only tance. During the service choir sang "Does Jesus Care' the hymns “Safe in the Jesus," and "When He Many were the floral showing the high esteem he was held. Surviving are his parents, two sisters, Colleen and Joan, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gill and Mrs. James Paterson, all of Grand Bend. The Boy Scouts, under their leader, W. F. B. MacLaren, took part in the ceremony at the grave, the following being read by Mr. Mac­ Laren aftei’ scout silence, “Morgan Gill, Patrol Leader, Seagull Patrol. 1st Grand Bend Troop, upon you has been bestowed a Scout’s high­ est honor. You have joined the heavenly pati^ol with God as the Supreme Scoutmaster, Good Scout­ ing, Morgan”. Then the Scout Sal­ ute. The pallbearers were Sunday School chums and Boy Scouts; Jim and Glen Love, Murray Des- jardine, Marvyn Webb, Jerry Webb and Lorne Luther. The flower­ bearers were Cubs and Scouts. Ministers Exchange Pulpits After a successful ministry of fifteen years in Exeter Rev. M. A. Hunt, rector of the Trivitt Memor­ ial church, is moving to Mitchell, an exchange having been arranged with Rev. C. Langford, of that place. Mr. Hunt is a very forceful speakei’ and a splendid workei’ in the interest of his congregations both in Exeter and Hensail. He and Mrs. Hunt have made many warm friends in Exeter and community and the -best wishes of all will fol­ low them. Mr. Langford comes to> Exeter well spoken of. Mother’s Day at James St. Mother’s Day was fittingly ob­ served in James St. United Church on Sunday. A men’s choir led the service of song at (both morning and evening services. A quartette was sung in the morning by W. Cutbush, A. E. Wuerth, E. Linden­ field and L. Wein. The wearing of a flowex* was in evidence. A feature of the service was the baptism of ten children. A short address in keepiiig with the day was deliv­ ered by the minister, Rev. Irwin. A bouquet of flowers ed the pulpit in memory late Mrs. Jory. A. B. adorn- of the ^Classified Ads work 168 hours a week. FINAL WARNING Owners of dogs take notice according to By-Law during months of May, June, July August in each year, no dog shall be allowed to run at large within the' limits of the Corporation. It is the intention of the Municipal Council to have this By-law en­ forced. Penalty under the By-Law may be Fifty dollars. By Order of Council that the and.