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EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 18th, 1947Seventy-Fourth Year Single Copy 5 cents
Dr. R. H. Taylor, M. L A.
Dies Suddenly
Dr. B. Hobbs Taylor, M.L.A,
for Huron, died Wednesday morn
ing at his home in Dashwood,
Suffering a severe illness in 1945
while attending the session of the
legislature in Toronto Dr. Taylor’s
health has been such that he dis
posed of his meaicai practice and
has been living a more or less re
tired life. On Monday he was tak
en ill and about five o’clock Wed
nesday morning he passed away.
His death comes as a surprise
•and a shock to his many friends.
Dr. Hobbs Taylor was born in
London in 189 6, son of the late
Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Taylor. He re
ceived his early schooling in Lon
don and in 1916 was the youngest
graduate from the University of
Western Ontario Medical school.
Later he took a post graduate
course at the Polyclinic in New
York.
In October, 1916, he took over
the medical practice in Dashwood
which he conducted successfully
for many years. In 1928 he was
united in marriage with Letta
Ruth Guenther, of Dashwood, who
survives along with one daughter
Ann Kathryn. Surviving also are
one brother Jack and one sister,
Myrta Taylor, a school teacher in
London.
In August, 19 43, Dr. Taylor was
elected to the legislature, his op
ponents at that time being B. W.
Tuckey, Liberal and W. C. Oest-
veioher, C.C.F. In the June elec
tion of 19 45 Dr. Taylor was ser
iously ill in the Toronto General
Hospital, He contested the riding
against Jas. Ballantyne, Liberal
■and J. E. Huckins, of Goderich,
Wednesday
C.O.F. and was re-elected with a
sweeping majority.
When his election was conceded
in 1943 Dr. Taylor made a tour
of the riding that evening and
from the Town Hall steps in Exe
ter he stated that he not only rep
resented the Progressive Conserva
tives but he represented the
Liberals and those of other polit
ical opinions, He hoped to be truly
the representative of the riding.
His actions since that time proved
him to be sincere. He has been a
hard-working member, interested
in and working for the welfare of
his riding and of the province. He
was untiring in his efforts to pro-
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Early Edition
Next week being Christinas
week, the Times-Advocate will
be printed earlier than usual,
We expect to go to press Tues
day at noon so as to make de
livery on Wednesday. There will
be no mail delivery Christmas
Day and the following day has
been proclaimed Boxing Day and
a public holiday. Already a
number have signified that they
would like a Christmas greeting
inserted in the paper next week.
All copy for advertisements
should be in this week-end and
not later than Saturday noon,
Correspondents will of necessity
have to get their budgets away
Monday to be on time for the
paper.
To Compete at
Music Festival
The success of Mitchell’s first
music festival was so gratifying
last year that officers have planned
to extend their efforts. With this
in view they met with principals
and music instructors of Exeter
and St, Marys High Schools last
week at the Mitchell High School,
to extend an invitation to the out-
of-town groups to send entries for
their second event to be held in
Mitchell this spring.
Mr. Sturgis of the Exeter school
and Mr. Evans, of St. Marys agreed
to supplement the program of last
year, which was confined to en
tries from the Mitchell area. There
will be a glee club of some 75
voices from each school who will
also compete “in solos, double trios,
duets and junior and senior choir
work.
Store Will be Open Wednesday Afternoons, and Evenings Next Week
Mrs, Elmo Howey
Former Teacher
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The tragic death of Mr. Elmo
Howey and his three sons who
were killed when the truck in
which .they were riding was in col
lision with a CJ’.R. train six miles
from Tillsonburg, followed by the
death of Mrs, Howey who passed
away the following day from a bro
ken heart strikes home to this
community as Mrs. Howey was a
former resident of Usbome and a
former teacher in the Exeter public
school, {
Mrs, Howey’s maiden name was
Lulu Fulton, daughter of Mr.
Lawrence D. Fulton who has been
living at Stratford, but at the time
of the tragedy was staying with Jiis
daughter. The family lived on the
north boundary of Usbome before
moving to Exeter over twenty years
ago. For three years Mrs. Howey
taught the Primary room of the
public school which was then situ
ated in the public library.
The accident happened Thursday
of last week when Mr. Howey was
taking his three sons and seven
year-old daughter to school. The
three sons were killed along with
the father, James 15, William 13
and George 9. Mary Lou was the
only one to escape death and she
was admitted to the Tillsonburg
hospital suffering from shock and
face cuts. A fourth son, Il-year-old
Kenneth is ill in Victoria Hospital,
London.
At the time of the tragedy Mrs.
Howey was on her way to Eden to
obtain a nurse for her aged and
ailing father. She passed the scene
believing that an aeroplane had
crashed* on the track. On her re
turn she was stepped just before
reaching the scetie. The following
day she passed aiyay from a broken
heart.
The funeral was held .Monday
and was one of the largest ever
seen in Tillsonburg.
Mr. Fulton, Mrs. Howey’s father
suffered from the shock. On Sun
day he visited the funeral’home at
Tillsonburg where the five caskets
were hanked with flowers. He had
Subscription Rate Up
After due consideration and a
great deal of hesitancy on our
part, we have decided to raise
the subscription price of 'the
Times-Advocate to $2.50 a year
in Canada and $3.00 a year in
the United States. With the in
creased cost of newsprint and
of everything else that goes into
the making of a newspaper, we
have finally decided to join the
many other weeklies that have
raised their subscription rates.
The new rate will come into af
fect on the 15th of January
and for the present we are ac
cepting the old rate of $2.00 in
Canada and $2.50 in the United
States. We are accepting sub
scriptions for only one year in
advance,
Stephen Clerk
Resigns Position
Mr. Lloyd B. Hodgson, of Cen
tralia, has recently resigned as
Clerk-Treasurer of the Township of
Stephen. Mr. Hodgson became
Clerk in June 1944 owing to the
ill health of Mr. II, K. Eilber. In
June of the present year he took
over the duties of Treauser on the
resignation of Mr. F. W. Morlock,
of Crediton. Mr. Hodgson became
interested in Insurance work when
he took over the General Insurance
Agency of the late Mr, John Essery
of Centralia. Recently he acquired
the agency of Mr. C. J. Hennessey,
of London, and who at one time
had an office at Centralia, and he
now plans to devote full time to
the Insurance business. No ap
pointment for the office of Clerk-
Treasurer for the Township of
Stephen.
A Few
Christmas Gift
Suggestions
From Our Large Stock
For Men and Boys
Ties (boxed) — Braces — Hats
Neck Scarves — Handkerchiefs
Gloves '— Suits, —• Overcoats
etc*
Special—Men’s pure Irish linen
handkerchiefs, white. Reg. price
60c j and 65c — clearing at 50c
each.
For Ladies* and Girls*
Gloves — Dresses — Umbrellas
— Coats — Silk Night Gowns
— Silk Underwear — Belts —-
Scarves —- Blouses — Skirts —
Handkerchiefs in Boxes — Bed
Spreads Blankets, etc.
Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’
Winter Coats
AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
We are placing on sale this week, at greatly
reduced prices, the balance of our ladies’,
misses’ and girls’ wintex* coats. We still have a
good range to choose from. These would make
an excellent Christmas gift and are real bar
gains.
Twenty Dozen Pair Men’s All Wool
Diamond Socks
At $2.00 Pair
We were very fortunate in securing another ship
ment of these all wool men’s diamond socks.
These are of good quality — smart color* com
binations — sizes 10%, 11 and 11% at a sav
ing to you of about 75c pair. Get your supply
now for Christmas gifts at only $2.00 pair.
Men’s, Youth’s and Boy’s
Winter Overcoats
We have a large stock of overcoats for men,
youth’s and boy’s in excellent cloths in colors
of browns, grays, etc. at very reasonable prices.
Also a good range of hats to match.
Ladies’ and Misses’ Skirts
Just arrived-another shipment of ladies’ and misses’
fall and winter skirts, new .styles and lengths in
plaid and plain materials.
been confined to bed under con
stant medical care and had been
warned not to go by his physician
and relatives. “If you don’t drive
me in I’ll walk” was his reply.
The distance was eight miles.
Mrs. Howey has two surviving
sisters, Mrs. Kenneth Jones, of
Kitchener and Mrs. Carl Scrimg-
eour, of Stratford.
Lakeview Casino Proprietor
Suffers Severe Bums in Pinery Fire
Mr. Eric McIlroy, proprietor of
the Lakeview Casino at Grand
Bend, is ill in St. Joseph’s Hospital
London, suffering from severe
burns he received when he carried
a burning stove from an apartment
near his winter home in the Pinery
just south of Grand Bend.
Workmen were engaged in
building an apartment over a ce
ment garage that was used for the
storing of trucks and tractor. The
fire started from an over-heated
oil stove, and soon gained consider
able headway. The Grand Bend
firemen were soon on the scene
and were joined by the fire depart
ments froift Parkjhill, Dashwood
and the CentraliaT Airport. They
took turns in. drawing water from
the river and lake to fight the fire.
The fire had such a start that the
proposed apartment was destroyed.
The cement walls are standing in
tact. A frame building close to the
apartment was saved.
Mr. John McIlroy, brother of the
injured man, succeeded in remov
ing two automobiles, a truck and
tractor from the gavage beneath
the apartment while waiting for
the arrival of the firemeu.
Dr. W. J. Mooney, of Parkhill,
was called and he made a record
trip as he rushed to the scene. Mr.
McIlroy was burned about the
arms and his trousers caught fire
and the burning cloth was pulled
from his body but not before se
vere burns had been inflicted. He
was taken to hospital in the T.
Harry Hoffman ambulance. His
condition is improving satisfactor
ily.
The apartment was being built
by Mr. McIlroy over the garage
and was to have been occupied by
his brother and his sister.
Mr. McIlroy has a winter home
in close proximity to the one des
troyed.
Let Us All Have a Silent Guest At Our Tables This Christmas. Britain
Needs Food, A Very Worthy Cause.
Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Bee Hive Corn Syrup
" Extra value, 2 lb. tins, ...................each 27c
Campbell’s Vegetable Soup
Always popular, ........................2 tins 23c
New Pitted Dates
Extra nice quality) .....................per lb. 23c
Mother’s Moist Mincemeat
It’s delicious, ..............................per lb. 22c
Phone 32
Bleached Seedless Raisins
Fresh stock, while they last, per lb.
Golden Mixed Nuts
A good mixture, no peanuts, ...per lb.
Libby’s Fruit Cocktail
Fancy quality, 28 oz. tins, ..........each
Popping Corn '
In bulk ............................... per lb.
29c
39c
59c
13c
Your
Superior
Store
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Christmas Party
For Telephone Staff
On Monday, December 8th at
10.30 the girls of the Bell Telephone
office held a Christmas dinner at
the Avalon Sandwich 'Shoppe. The
dinner consisted of roast chicken,
with all the trimmings. After the
meal the girls returned to the office
to open their gifts so that the
night operator might -partake. Each
gii*l received a gift from a fellow
employee. At this point a note of
solemnity entered the festivities.
Miss June Coward, a former em
ployee, was presented with a string
of pearls as a token of appreciation
■for her services during the past
two years. On behalf of the other
girls Anne Whitten read the fol
lowing address.
Dear June:
On behalf of the girls I would
like to express our regret that you
have found it necessary to resign.
Wo all hope that, in due time your
mother's health will become much
improved and that you will be able
to return to the Bell Family. In
the meantime we shall miss you
not only for your ability as an op
erator but your readiness to co
operate and your’thoughtfulness at
all times. May we wish you good
luck in all you undertake and con
tinued good health for yourself.
SIgned-Anne Whitten, on behalf of
all the girls. Miss Coward thanked
all very sincerely. The singing of
“For She’s a Jolly Good Follow”
i biUuftht ihe evening to a close.
Grand Master Addresses
District .Oddfellows Banquet
Saturday evening was a red let
ter night for the Oddfellows of
Huron District No. 8, the occasion
being the visit of the Grand Master
Bro. W. J. McCarthy, of St. Cath
arines, accompanied by an Exeter
Old Boy, Edwin “Ted" Moir, Grand
Conductor of the Order,
Sitting down to three long ban
quet tables that filled the auditori
um, with the speaker’s table on the
Presents
Excellent Concert
The Exeter Public School Christ
mas concert in the Arena Friday
evening of last week was an out
standing success, The large audi
torium was filled and the numbers
by the various classes were receiv
ed with great enthusiasm. W. E.
Middleton, chairman of the public
school trustees presided and wel
comed the visitors.
At the close of the program
prizes and awards made by the
Trustees were presented. Douglas
Rivers and Dorothy Pooley were
awarded $5.00 each for being high
est in the entrance tests during
the year. Silver cups were present
ed to the boy and girl champions
in the field meet. Jr. girls, Jean
ette Taylor; Jr. boys, Douglas
Wein; Int. girls, Barbara Brint-
nell; Int. boys, Gary Middleton;
Sr. girls, Jean Taylor; Sr. boys,
Donald Kirk.
The Primary Room presented
four numbers on the program, two
choruses “Jolly Santa Claus”.
“Who is Coming” a Santa Claus
drill by the boys and a doll chor
us, “The Clean-Up”, by the girls.
Room 2 presented a dance “Hans
and Gretchel” and a play “Belling
the Cat”. A drill “Cinderella” was
given by Room 3; Two choruses
“Farmer Lads and Lassies” and
“Blowing Bubbles” were sung by
pupils of Room 4. A play “Go-do-
Its” and an exhibition of gymnas
tics were given by the pupils of
rooms 5. 6 and 7. It was a most
interesting evening for the parents
and friends of the scholars.
Santa Arrives Saturday
Santa Claus will pay his officical
visit to Exeter on Saturday next
'Sponsored by the Exeter Branch
of the Canadian Legion, the Lions
Club and the Chamber of Com
merce. A theatre party for the
public school children of Exeter
will be held in the morning at 10
o’clock. In the afternoon there
will he a parade of the children
from Graham Arthur’s service sta
tion to the theatre for the rural
school children. A second showing
will commence at 3.15. Tickets
have been distributed throughout
the area designating the time at
which the children should appear.
Treats will be served at the dose
of each performance.
platform at which were a number
of past D.D.G.M.’s, the members
were treated to a most delightful
banquet of cpld ham, scalloped
potatoes, hot beans, jellies and
salads, topped off with apple pie,
cheese and coffee, served by the
members of the Rebecca Branch,
A sing song led by W. J. Smith
with Mrs. A. Y. Willard at the
piano was enjoyed as was the sing
ing of Mrs. J. Hodgert and a piano
duett by Mrs. Hodgert and Mrs.
Willard.
Presiding over the meeting was
D.D.G.M. Clark Fisher who wel
comed the brethren from the ad
joining lodges and expressed his
appreciation of the privilege and
pleasure of a visit from the Grand
Master. Past D.D.G.M. Geo. Jeffer
son, of Clinton, proposed a toast
to the Grand Lodge which was res
ponded to by the Grand Conductor,
Ted Moir. Ted in a series of hum
orous reminiscences ‘kept the
crowd in a state of laughter as he
told of several escapades he had
with the police and magistrate dur
ing his early years; of his school
days at S.S. No. 5, .Usbome, when
the late Geo. Mawson was the
teacher, and he had some good-
natured jibes at a number of his
old pals. Ted left Exeter 19 years
ago for St. Catharines. In the open
ing remarks of the Grand Master
he stated that Mr. Moir had been
an aiderman of St, Catharines for
the past three years. He was the
largest contractor in the city with
60 employees and was held in high
esteem among the I.O.O.F. lodges
in the city.
The distinguished guest of the
evening spoke of the work that is
being carried on by Grand Lodge;
of the fine job being done at the
Oddfellows’ Home, Barrie. He out
lined a new venture that is being
launched by Grand Lodge that of
relief to the distressed ’ outside the
membership of the lodge, in any
municipality where the need is
great. He spoke of a number of
cases now being eared for. Oddfel
lows to justify their existence
should extend their activities to
render a service to the commun
ities in which they live. His ad
dress was well received. Past
D.D.G.M. W. R. Dougall moved a
vote of thanks to the speaker and
to the Exeter Lodge, seconded by
Past D.D.G.M. Pender, of Goderich.
A Past D.D.G.M. Jewell was pre
sented to Bro. Jefferson by the
Grand Master.
District Warden Earl Campbell
proposed a vote of thanks to the
ladies of the Rebecca Order for the
splendid banquet and Mrs. Wm.
Cann stated that it was a pleasure
to serve the men and in view of the
nearness of Christmas it was well
to keep on the good side of them.
Mr. W. D. Sanders in expressing
li is appreciation of the splendid ad
dress of the Grand Master also re
ferred to the remarks made by Mr.
Moir.
Huron-Perth Member Again
Deputy Chairman of Committees
A despatch from Ottawa says
that William H. Golding, Liberal
member for Huron-Perth, will
serve again as deputy chairman of
committees of the whole House.
Monday, in the Commons, Prime
Minister King, seconded by Exter
nal Affairs Minister St. Laurent,
moved the appointment of Mr.
Golding, and the House concurred.
And, unless the popular Huron-
Perth member can be persuaded
otherwise, he will serve without
remuneration, as he did last year.
Mr. King, in moving the appoint
ment, said the House would recall
that Mr. Golding was chosen by
the House -for this position at the
last session. From the many trib
utes that were paid to him at the
time, he scarcely needed to say a
word in support .of his nomination.
He was sure that it would be wel
comed by members in all parts of
the House.
T. L. Church (P.C., Toronto
Broadview) asked the prime min
ister if any consideration had been
given to giving Mr. Golding some
remuneration for his services. Mr,
Church recalled that Mr. Golding
had presided in committee of sup
ply during the hot weeks of July,
as well as at times earlier in the
session.
The House gladly would have
made the necessary appropriation,
but Mr. Golding himself had pre
ferred to accept none. He hoped
that; during the present session
Mr. Golding would see his way
clear to allow the House to give
the kind of recognition, financial
as well as any other way, that
might be decided.
Mr. King said he had suggested
that remuneration be attached to
the position because of the many
duties it involved and because of
the time and the care that Mr.
Golding had to give to the duties
of his office.
Commented Mr. Church: Why
not give him a decoration?
Critically Ill
The many friends of Mrs. R. G.
Seldon will regret to know that
she is seriously ill at the Mayo
Clinic at Rochester, N.Y. Mr. and
Mrs. Seldon left Exeter Tue.sday
of last week in company with their
son, Rr. Harry Seldon, of Roches
ter for treatment as Mrs. Seldon
had been ill. On Sunday, word was
received in Exeter that she had
suffered a .stroke and was in a cri
tical condition. Latest reports state
that there is little change.
Directors Meet
The Board of Directors of the
Usborne and Hibbert Mutual Fire
Insurance Co. met here on Monday
for their final meeting for the
year. They were entertained by the
sec.-treas., Mr. B. W. F. Beavers
to a chicken dinner at the Central
Hotel. The Board thanked Mr.
Beavers for his generosity and
congratulated Mr. and Miss Ache
son for the splendid dinner so
nicely served.
Parents Committed for Trial in
Death of Infant Crediton Child
White Gift Service
A White Gift service was held
•Sunday afternoon by the James St.
Sunday School combined with the
Adult Bible Class, After the gifts
were presented at the platform a
story was read by Joan Batten and
Elaine Kernick sang a solo. Thir
ty-six pupils were presented with
seals and diplomas for perfect at
tendance during the year. Those
with more than 10 years perfect
attendance were: Shirley Coates,
Helen Slmpton (11 years), Marg
uerite Pickard (13 years) Ross
Parsons (14 years), Doreen Par*
117 years).
In the magistrate’s court in
Exeter on Friday of last week, Do
reen and Ernestine Whiteford, > of
Crediton, appeared before Magist
rate J. W. Morley jointly charged,
with manslaughter in connection
with the death of their itliree-
month-old baby boy, and were
committed for trial by a higher
court. Mr. and Mrs. Whiteford will
appear during the winter assizes
of the Ontario Supreme Court at
Goderich in January,.
The case has been pending since
the death of the one and one half
month old child, Ernestine Ken
neth, on October 5th. The child
passed away while being taken to a hospital in London, A post-mor
tem was held by Provincial Patho
logist Dr. J. M. Fisher, of London,
and his report was read in court.
Drnith of tha mi’ld v,us attribut'd
to malnutrition.
During the preliminary hearing
Dr. J. G. Dunlop, who ordered the
baby removed to hospital shortly
before the death, told of the child’s
condition. Other witnesses for the
crown wore Constables John Fergu
son and Mrs. Helen Jean Simms, a
neighbor of the Whitofords at the
time of the child’s death.
Dashwood Hoys Fined
Seven Dashwood boys were fined
$20.99 and costs for damage to the
property of Leonard Brang. On Sim
ilar charges for damage to proper
ty of Garnet Willert and II. Eagle-
son the boys were given suspended,
sentence on bonds of $100 each to
keep the peace.
Robert Baker, of Zurich, pleaded
guilty to a charge of driving while
| intoxicated and was sentenced to
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