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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-10-02, Page 1Seventy-Fourth Year Single Copy 5 centsEXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 2nd, 1947 Exeter District High School Holds Annual Pupils of the Exeter District High School laid aside their books last Friday afternoon and concentrated on physical abilities aS they took part in their annual field day pro gram. After the events had been scored the various champions in each di vision were declared, Five points were allotted for a a second; and one student could enter events. Girl Champions In the girls’ classes the Junior championship was won by Marilyn Pfaff ...................................... lowed points The fell to Betty Rowcliffe and Audrey Camp bell with 8 each tied for second. Eleanor Hunkin ran away witn the Senior girls’ events, winning lg points. Frances Taylor and Janet Kestle each had six. Boy Champions The boys’ divisions each had four event winners for the highest total points possible. In the Junior classes, Ron Heimrich was top man with Bob Wade and Bill Gilfillan each winning first in one event and. third in another for six points. I’he Intermediate champion this year again fell to Bill O’Brien. Last year Bill took the same honors and with a full 20 points then as well Wuerth and Bill 14 points. was the Senior points to win that first; three for for a third. No more than four with 11 points, closely fol- by Dorothy Pooley with 10 and Evelyn Wright with 8. Intermediate Championship Betty Gaiser with 10 points. as now. Fred Mickle each had Murray May student with 20 division. Paul Balkwill was runner- up with 14 and Maurice O’Dwyer was third with 12. Junior Girls 75-yard dash—1, Dorothy Pool ey; >2, Evelyn Wright; 3,’ Agnes Ducharme. Broad jump;—1, Evelyn Wright, 2, Marilyn Pfaff; 3, Barbara Hun ter. High jump—1, Dorothy 2, Barbara Gascho; 3, Wright. Basketball throw — 1, Pfaff; 2, Margaret Bray; Pooley; Evelyn Marilyn 3, Betty Field Day Allison. Basketball speed throw—1, Mur iel Wells, Mary Logan, Betty Moir; 2, Barbara Gascho, Dorothy Pooley, Joan Parsons Betty Allison, Coates, Joan DOUgalL. Softball throw—1, Grace Picker ing; Marilyn Pfaff, Agnes Duch arme. Softball speed throw—1, Wilma Coates, Joan Batten; 2, Betty Love, June Borland; 3, Joyce Haugh, Marilyn Pfaff. Intermediate Girls 75-yard dash—‘Wanda Stephan, Audrey Campbell, Joanne McCurdy. Broad jump — Betty Gaiser, Jo anne McCurdy, Audrey Harrison. High jump — Audrey Campbell, Betty Rowcliffe, Lois Alexander. Mile open—/Jim Cann, Uel Basketball throw—Betty Gaiser, Ellen Bell, Doris Haist. Basketball speed — Betty Row cliffe, Betty Mickle, Eleanor Cook, Anne Marie Rivers, -Lois Alexander, Audrey Campbell; May Schroeder, Joanne McCurdy, Wanda Stephan, Margaret Cann, Patsy Mitchell, Velma Ferguson. Softball throw—'Betty Rowcliffe, Doris Haist, Betty Mickle. Softball speed—Doris Haist, Aud rey Harrison, Ellen Bell, Dorothy Tetreau, Eleanor Cook, Betty Mickle. Senior Girls 75-yard dash — Eleanor Hunkin, Frances Taylor, Marion Brintnell. Broad jump — Eleanor Hunkin, Frances Taylor. Basketball throw—Janet Kestle, Eleanor Huhkin,. Helen Sweet. Basketball speed — Helen Sweet, Marg. Pickard, Janet Kestle, Fran ces Taylor, Ruth Krueger, Marion Brintnell. Softball throw—Eleanor Hunkin, Helen Sweet, Janet Kestle. Softball speed — Frances Taylor, i Marion Brintnell, Helen Sweet, Jan- ! et Kestle, Bonnie McFalls, Dorothy * Turner. Please Turn to Page Eight 3, Joan McAllister, Ruby Miller, Wilma Batten, Betty Mc- James St. W. A. Holds Special Services The Woman’s Association of the James St. United church observed their anniversary and Harvest Home services on Sunday morning last. Beautiful fall flowers adorned the communion rail. Assisting the choir as guest soloist was Mr. Clark Loft, of Ilderton. The Pastor, Rev. H. J. Snell, conducted the service and delivered a splendid sermon. He referred to the influence women had extended in bible times and also of the co-operation and assistance given the minister in his pastoral duties by the womens’ organizations today. A special thank-offering was received. At the evening service Rev. R. A. Brook conducted the service, the pastor conducting anniversary ser vices for Mr. Brook at Tlensall. A • solo was sung by Mrs. Frank Creech At Your Library For the past few years the of the civilized world have turned towards Burma. To most of us it still remains the land of myth and fable, in spite of the fact that our sons, our husbands and brothers have fought on its soil. A book on Burma from the distinguished pen of Tennyson Jesse ' is therefore timely. Miss Jesse tells the past history of the country and also the customs and habits of the Burmese and the import on their lives and politics of the Western World. Read “The Story of Burma” by E. Ten nyson Jesse. eyes Back in Hospital Mrs. Bert O’Brien, who under went an operation recently, return ed to Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday of last week with a heart condition. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Prize Winners Kenneth Hockey and Wm. ders, of the Exeter Bowling won second prize at the New Ham burg Merchant's and Manufacturers tournament Wednesday of last week. They had three wins with a plus of 22. Harry Ott, of St. Marys, won first prize with three wins plus 24. San club, J ; Pl HUGH SIMPSON will be master of ceremonies for at the Exeter Thursday and Friday evenings of this week. A master magician will entertain and mystify you his bagful of tricks. the entertainment Lions Club Frolic . he with M rs. C. L. Langford Receives in Rectory Pastel toned baskets of gladioli decorated the spacious rooms of Trivitt Memorial Rectory where Mrs. C. L. Langford received for the first time since coming to Exe ter. Mrs. Middleton admitted the guests and Mrs. Irwin introduced then]. Receiving with Mrs. Langford were Mrs. H. V. Kennedy and Mrs. H. E. Parsons, both of London. Mrs. T. H. Smith, London, invited to the tea room. Tea was served from the dining table covered witn cut work Italian cloth and centred with silver bowl of pastel toned cosmos flanked by lighted tapers in silver holders. Mrs. R. A. Craw ford and Mrs. E. L. Gibson, Exeter. Mrs. W. O. Goodwin and Miss E. Logan, Hensail, poured tea. Those assisting in the tea room were Miss Marian Bisset, Mrs. V. A. Heywood and Mrs. Wm. Chambers; also as sisting were Mrs. II. Bierling and Mrs. Luxton. A number of guests came from Mitchell and Dutton, former parishes served by Rev. and Mrs. Langford. I Harvest Services Held In Trivitt Memorial Church Harvest Service was held in Trivitt Memorial Church Sunday at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. C. L. Langford. Special Harvest hymns were sung and the choir rendered the anthem, “0 Praise the Lord.” The Rector took for his text, Psalm 65:11, “Thou crownest the year with Thy before the that while and never stant succession of workers. Man is called to be a co-worker with God. God is always ready to supply it man has the conscience to ask. The meaning of Thanksgiving is summed up by the Psalmist, “I will receive the cup of salvation,” ’T will call upon the name of the Lord,’’ “I will pay my vows now in the sight of all His people ” goodness.” He brought congregation the thought God’s work never ceases changes, there is a con- M rs. Lily Billings The death took place in Victor ia Hospital, London, on Sunday of Mrs. Lily Billings, a life-long dent of Exeter. Mrs. Billings ■been in hospital for about weeks and passed away in her year. Oke, Oke. man many years ago. sisted her sister, T. Acheson in resl- had two 77th LilyHer maiden name was daughter of the late James Her husband, the late Her- Billings,predeceased For the the Central Hotel. She is her sister, Mrs. Amelia Dale, with whom she has lived for a number of years. Tha funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from the Trivitt Memorial church conducted by the Rector, Rev. C. L. Lang ford, with interment in the Exeter cemetery. The bearers were Messrs. B. W. F. Beavers, T. O. Southcott, Frank Sheere, F. A. May, W. J. Hern and Roy Webber. Attending the funeral were Mr. Garvey Acheson, of St. Thomas, years she late Mrs. care of survived her as- W: the by Keen Competition in Cattle Classes at Kirkton Fair represent- Thursday Most classes were ed at the Kirkton afternoon of last week. The keenest competition in the outdoor classes was in beef cattle, particularly the Herefords and Shorthorns. Kirkton has always had keen competition in beef cattle and this year was no exception. The indoor exhibits by the ladies was of a high order. There was a fine showing of needlework and the display of baking attracted the at tention of the visitors as did the fine showing of flowers. Roots and vegetables were of a high order. The Kirkton Grain Club had a good display as did the school children of the district. Master of ceremonies for the af ternoon was Dr. Jose, Reeve of Blanshard, who carried through a splendid program of sports. Pupils from two schools paraded to the grounds in colorful costumes head ed by the Woodham Fife and Drum Band. They presented drills in front of the grandstand. The mid way presented more attractions than usual and were well patron- well Fair I ized. The smooth running of the fair was in no small degree due to the genial secretary, Hugh Berry, reeve of Usborne Township, and the of ficers and directors. The president is Alvin Crago; first vice-president, Oliver McCurdy; second vice-presi dent, Dr, J. H. Jose. Prize winners were as follows: SPORTS Public Speaking Contest — Miss Wilma Walters, Winchelsea School, School Parade and Drill •—- S.S. No. 6, Usborne, Mr. Harvey Sparl ing, teacher; S.S. No. 2, Blanshard, Mr. Lome Foster, teacher; dress, S.S. No. 2 Blanshard: S.S. No. 6. Usborne. Boy's foot race under 16, Gerald Brintnell, Arthur Harris. Edmund Shute. Girls under 16, Fern Saw yer, Phyllis Hern, Elaine Hern. Open race, 100 yards, Paul, Bill Thomson, Jack Bicycle race, Gerald Ken Doupe. Calf Race, Tom Brock, son, Blanch Switzer. Horse Back — 1st race, Goldie Bob Rundle; 2nd race, Walker, Bob Rundle, G, Gerald. Urquhart, Brintnell. Ross Dob- Band Plays at Teeswater The Exeter Band are providing the music at the Teeswater Fair to-day (Wednesday),. The Tees water Fair is top notch among the rural fairs of Ontario and by en gaging the Exeter Band does this mean that Exeter Band is top notch among the music makers. Walker, Goldie Walker. HEAVY HORSES Agricultural — Brood mare with foal, Thos. Brock; three-year-old, Elmer Atwell, 1 and 2; 2-year-old, Wm. Dale, Elmer Atwell; team in harness, Peter Graham, Wm. Lup ton, Elmer Atwell. Heavy Draught — Two-year-old, Elmer Atwell; team in harness, Petei* Graham, Wm. Dale. Percheron or Belgian — Brood mare with foal, Jas. Miller; foal, Thos. Brock, Jas. Miller; 3-year-old Leland Dunsmore; sweepstakes, Leland Dunsmore. Four horse hitch—Peter Graham, Elmer Atwell, Beaver and Schroed er. Judge —D. R. McIntosh, Tavis tock. Red Shield Campaign The Red Shield campaign for Salvation Army has met with splendid response by the canvassers who have made a canvass of business house made. the a the a be section. Next week to house canvass willBrucefield Man Pinned by Auto Henry Jenkins, 25, of Brucefield was admitted to St. Joseph’s Hos pital Monday after he had been pinned beneath a car in an aceident on Highway No. 4 at Clandeboye. The vehicle was a total wreck. I Douglas Skaife, of Brucefield driv- ! er of the car, escaped with facial cuts. When admitted to hospital, Jen kins complained of back pains, but examination showed injuries were ' confined to facial lacerations. He said he had been pinned beneath the overturned car for nearly an hour before being extricated. Police said the accident occurred when the vehicle driven by Skaife, northbound, missed a curve at Clandeboye. It went into the ditch on the left side of the road, grazed a hydro pole, and turned over. Jen kins fell out of the machine, which rolled on top of him. Jenkins was taken to hospital | by Murdy ambulance, Lucan. Pro vincial Constable Archie Reilly in- ' vestigated. 92nd LIGHT HORSES Roadster — Brood mare, Albert Berry; foal, Albert Berry; 3-year- old, Sam Bolton, 'Willard & Becker; single, Jerry Longeway, Moncton; Becker and Willard, Dashwood. Wagon Horse—-3-year-old and 2- year-old, Elmex* Atwell; single, Beaver and Schroeder, 1 and 2; Norman Engel; team, Beaver and Schroeder, Norman Angel, Jerry Longeway. Lady Driver—Jerry Longeway. Single Turnout — Becker and Willard, Jerry Longeway, Hackney—Beaver and Schroeder, two firsts,- one second. Judge-—D. R. McIntosh, Tavis tock. Birthday Congratulations to Mrs. Hpnter, who on Tuesday, Sept. 23 observed her -9 2nd birthday. Mrs. Hunter is able to be up each day and her many friends will wish for her future health and happi ness. J ohn this Ladies’ e$?d Misses’ Plastic Raincoats Men’sFor Girls, sizes 8, 10, 12 ©. Small Girls’ Capes, 4, 6 and 6x 2 tins 19c 2 pkgs. 11c 2 tins 25c I I R, R. Brook’s London; 6 great I service person passed last in up and in her the most Stephen and Officiating Hos- said a win prize sum- Uni- She Scotland following and has children. $1.95 $1.95 past several her home with Easton. The de- 83rd year from We have just received a shipment of the very popular Monarch dove yarn. We have a good range of colors. Please act promptly if you re quire yarn. There is no substitute for news paper advertising. © Rubber Mats in same 18” x 30”, at $1.25 each. Compliment your holiday visitors by phoning the news to the Times- Advocate. Just right for rainy clays. This is a better quality plastic in assorted colors. *For Ladies and Misses, sizes 12 to 18 Blanshard, Roy Bros., 2 and 3; Brock, 1, 2 and Society, Warren Roy Nethercott, O’Neil. Judge-—Leroy G. Brown. Grade Cattle — Clarence Switzer, firsts, 6 seconds, 4 thirds; Mrs. COATS A large range to choose at very attractive prices. I LIONS CARNIVAL Exeter Arena This Thurs.'& Fri. Nights Monarch Dove Yarn ® Ladies’ and Misses’ fawn shade Gabardine Raincoats at greatly reduced prices. Ladies’, Misses and Girls Fall and Winter Brown Rubber Stair Treads Brown rubber stair treads stock again, size 10” x 18” turned edge. A real value at 40c each Double Breasted Suits Just received — All sizes in young men’s double breasted worsted suits, colors brown and navy.' Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Old Dutch Cleanser A timely special ........... Snowflake Ammonia Quality goods ................. Bon Ami, cake or powder At a special price ........... King Oscar Sardines Top quality, imported fish ...per tin 28c Ideal Tomato Catsup In gallon tins ........ Bulk Soap Chips Good quality, white ...... New Pack Mincemeat Mother’s Brand, in bulk Snyder’s Tomato Ketchup In good supply, 12 az...... per bottle 25c each 98c per lb. 25c per lb. 22c Your Superior Store Town Topics Dr. J. E. and Mrs, Whiting and Betty Jane, of Bella Coola, B.C., have gone to Toronto after visiting a week with Mrs. Whiting’s par ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pearce. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Calvert, of Ilderton; Mr. and Mrs. Telfer Cal vert, of London; Mr. Albert Swan, Miss Bowey and Mrs. John Grainger* of Brucefield, visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bowey on Sunday. Mr. Chas. Waghorn is carrying his right arm in a sling. He had the misfortune while working with a power saw to touch the blade with one of his fingers inflicting a nasty gash that required six sutures to close. Miss Etta Mae Brintnell who had the misfortune to lose her right band at the wrist in an accident at the'* Exeter Branch of Canadian Banners, and who has been in Vicr toria Hospital, London, has return ed home. Frost Damages Crops Hard frosts that did considerable damage, especially to the late ma turing beans, visited this district Friday and Saturday mornings of last week. It was the first hard frost of the season. The ground was covered with the white frost and water was frozen about a quartei* of an inch thick. Fall flowers were cut. Maple leaves are beginning to turn color. The frosts were a gen tle reminder to those with coal bins empty or heating equipment in need of repair. Autoists are reminded that an early change to anti-freeze might save a lot of trouble and ex pense. Mr. an d M rs. W. Coates Celebrate Anniversary On Friday evening, Sept. 19th, relatives and friends numbering about 75, gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Coates in Usborne Township to celebrate with them the twentieth anniversary of their wedding. Congratulations were extended and a social evening at cards and dancing was enjoyed. An address was read by Victor Kes tie and the presentation of a hand some table was made by Lesli® Richards. Mr, Coates in a few well chosen words expressed the appreci ation of himself and wife. Lunch was served by the ladies. The ad dress was as follows: Deai' Viola and Whitney: We have gathered at your home tonight first to congratulate you on your 20th wedding anniversary and second to celebrate together With you and your family this spec ial event. We want you to accept this table as a token from us all in honour of this occasion and we wish you and yours health and hap piness in the years to come. Sincerely, Relatives and Neighbors. M rs. Royal Gaiser The Crediton community week mourns the death of an high ly esteemed resident in the of Mrs. Royal Gaiser who away suddenly on Saturday her 40th year. She had been around the day previous usual health. Her maiden name was Kathleen Morlock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Morlock, of Crediton. Besides her bereaved husband and parents she is surviv ed by four children, Aubrey, Grace, Gerald and Shirley Anne and one brother. Gordon, of Stephen. The funeral, private. Monday afternoon was .held from her late residence, lot 12, concession 7, was largely attended, at the service was Rev. M. E. Reu ben of the Crediton Evangelical church who spoke in high praise of the splendid work done by Mrs. Gaiser as a member of the W.S.W.S. of the church. . Rev. and Mrs. Fred Faist, of Milverton, as sisted with the service by singing two duets “Follow Me” and "Under His Wings”. Mr. Faist led in prayer. Interment was in the Crediton Evangelical cemetery. Caught in Mower, Leg is Fractured Jack Chappell, 28, suffered a fractured left It became caught in the a mower Friday of last was Cromarty, leg when wheel of week. He admitted to St. Joseph’s pital, London, where officials he had no other injuries. Chappell, son of Mr. and David Chappell, was driving a of horses with the mower attached, and apparently kicked at a piece of mud between the spokes. His leg caught in the spokes and was broken. Wins Astronomy Award Ralph R. Krueger, of Zurich, student of the Exeter H.S., is ner of the Helen M. Benson in astronomy awarded to the mer School students at the versity of Western Ontario. Special Prize Winners Miss Shirley Taylor won Simpson’s special prize for the points in the boys’ and girls’ de partment at the Exeter Fair. The Simpson special for the most points in Home Economics was won by Mrs. Edgar Darling, of Clandeboye. Time Change Daylight Saving Time came to an end in Exeter Sunday night. The most notable change with the re vision of the time is with the mails. Under D.S.T. in Exeter the morn ing mail was ready for distribution just at noon and the afternoon mail. about 5:30. They are now ready ; an hour earlier. One advantage with i D.S.T. as far as the Times-Advocate ■ is concerned was that it gave us i an extra hour Wednesday after- • noons in which to catch the mail 1 BEEF CATTLE Shorthorn — 2-year-old bull, W. E. Parker and Son, Roy Nethercott; cow. W. E. Parker, Roy Nethercott, White Bros., W. E. Parker; 2-year- old heifer, W. E. Parker, Roy Nethercott, White Bros., Roy Neth ercott; 1-year-old heifer, W. E. Parker, Roy Nethercott, White Bros., W. E. Parker; heifer calf. W. E. Parker 1 and 2, White Bros., Clarence Switzer; bull calf, W. E. Parker, White Bros., Roy Nether cott, Clarence Switzer; 1-year-old bull, W. E. Parker, White Bros. 2 and 3; herd, W. E. Parker, Roy Nethercott, White Bros.; male and female sweepstakes, W. E. Parker. Judge—Ephraim Snell. Hereford — W. S. O’Neil, Den- field, 6 firsts, 3 seconds; Warren Brock, 1 first, 3 seconds, 1 third. Sweepstakes, male and female, W. S. . ___ ____ „ _______ ____ 7 . . . _ . , going south and many of our out- | Harold Hern, first for steer calf., of-town subscribers received their! papers Thursday morning. Cutting J an hour off train time on press day I is a handicap and often means that , we have to miss the mail. Conse- j quently many subscribers that re- • ceived their papers Thursday no not ; receive then until Friday. I Market Cattle — 1-year-old heif er, Mrs. Harold Hern; heifer calf, Warren Brock, Clarence Switze,r: 1-year-old steer, Roy Nethercott; steer calf, Mrs. Harold Hern, Clar ence Switzer. Baby Beef — Nethercott, White Usborne, Warren 3; Agricultural Brock 1 and 2, White Bros. 4 and 5. Traquair’s Special —- Ross Mar shall. Nutt Special—-W. E. Parker. DAIRY CATTLE Jersey — Milch cow, N. Clarke; Christine K. Freeman, 3 firsts. Holstein-—Milch cow, 2-year-old heifer, 1-year-dld heifer, R. Mar shall and second; bull calf, R. Mar** shall. Thomas Brock; heifer calf* R. Marshall and second, Harry Cole, Monty Dobson; best male animal, Marshall; Perth Holstein Club, Marshall. Judge—Glee Gill, SHEEP l uu.uu-j Oxford Downs, Donald Dearing 5 London, j firsts, 5 seconds; Leicester, Donald Brook’s t " ' . Mrs. John Easton The death took place in Usborne Twp. on Tuesday of Mrs. John Eas ton who for the months has made her son. Mr. Andy ceased was in her came to Canada about twenty years ago the death of her husband made her home with her Previous to coming to Exeter she resided with her daughter, Mrs.- William McGill, of London. She is survived by ten children, George, of Toronto, James, of Thamesville, Richard, of Morrisburg, Andrew, ’ of Exeter, Jack, of Calabogie, Mat-1 thew, of London, Joseph, of Union-! ville. Mrs. Wilson, England, Mrs. Bell, Falls, Mrs. McGill, of of of : also 28 grandchildren and grandchildren. The funeral will be held at the II. 0. Dlnney Funeral Hoihe, Exeter*, Thursday, October 2 at 2.30 pan. Interment iin tire Exeter Cemetery. Graham 5 firsts, 3 seconds, N. Clarke 2 seconds; Shropshire Downs Ross Marshall, first fox* ram; Dorset Horned, Preston Dearing and son, 5 firsts and 5 seconds; 3 market lambs, Ross Marshall; pen of 5 ewes, Preston Dearing and son, R. Marshall, Judge—Ephraim Snell. HOGS Yorkshire, Joseph Taylor. Tam** .^-Please turn to page nine*,