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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-08-01, Page 1
EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 1st, 1946Subscription, $2.00 per year Single Copy, 5 centsEstablished 1873 Seventy-Third Yea** Winners are Announced The following are the prize win ners in the standing field crop competitions conducted by Exeter Agricultural Society, In the competition for oats there were 17 entries, all growing the ’Beaver variety. In the competition fox* Barley there were 12 entries, with three varieties®, grown, No. 21, iGalore and Nobarb. The field of No. 21 barley grown by Wm. El liott, Centralia, carried off top honors. . John A. Stewart, ■there were some of grain. Prize winners were follows: 'Oats Oscar Tuckey, Exeter, R. 3 Earl F. .Shapton, Exeter R. " Harry Beaver, Hay Frank 'Hicks, Centralia Clark Fisher, Exeter Harry Coates, Centralia R. Percy Passmore, Exeter, John Hodgert, Exeter Runners-up—Harry Strang, sail, R, 1, 86; Jack Blair, Centralia 85%; Edward Willart, Dashwood, 85; Wm. Elliott, Centralia 84%; Maurice Coates, Centralia 84; El mer Powe, Centralia, 83; Joe Ker- nick, Exeter, 82; Nelson Stanlake, Exeter, R. 1, 78; Wm. Oestricher, Crediton, R. 2, 76. Barley Wm. Elliott, Centralia ■George Link, Dashwood Harry Strang, Hensail, R, Oscai’ Tuckey, Exeter, R. Frank Hicks, 'Centralia 6. Clark Fisher, Exetei’ /7. John Hodgert, Exeter 8. Percy Passmore, Exeter Runners-up •—< Wm. Oestricher, Crediton, R.R. 2, 82; Nelson iStan- lake, Exeter, R.R. 1, 79; Wilfred Shapton, Exeter, 78-;* John A. Mor rissey, withdrew. Kirkton Society Winners The following are the prize win ners in the Field Crop Competition in Ajax oats conducted by the Kirk ton Agricultural .Society. Newton Clark, Woodham, 9 35 pts. C. S. Atkinson, 1 St. Marys 93 pts. the 92| 915 91 90S Roy Switzer, 1 St. Marys, Allen Berry, Woodham, Ward Hern, Woodham, Chas. Paul, Kirkton J, Urquhart, 1 St. Marys 90% Fred Doupe, 1 St. Marys, 90 Judge, W. H. Eddy, Burford, Secretary Hugh Berry, Woodham. pts. Pts. pts. pts. pts. Pts. Ont. ____, carried According (to the ljudgje, 'of Ailsa Craig, very fine fields as 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1, 95 93 91 9 0' 89 881, 87% 87 Hen- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1, 3, 94 93 92 90 88 87 85 84 Mrs. John Sleamon After an illness of several months there passed away at the home of her son Milton Sleamon, 584| Piccadilly St., London, on Thursday, " ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ beth Ann late John year. Deceased Edward Island and after riage in 1884 came with band to Ontario and resided in the village of Elimville or vicinity for forty-one years, moving • then to Centralia where her husband died in 1933, She continued there until July 1st, 19 45 when failing sight compelled her to reside with son in London where she had ing care. When on the farm was a wonderful helpmeet to husband and during the war years every spare minute was spent in knitting or sewing for the soldiers. While resident at Elimville she was a member of the Methodist church and active in the Ladies’ Aid. At Centralia she was a mem ber of the United church and an active worker in the Woman’s As sociation. She mourn hex’ loss London. One predeceased hei’ The funeral .took place from the R. C. Dinney funeral Home on Saturday, July 27th. Interment was in Elimville cemetery. Rev. W. Mair, of Thames Road conducted the service. The following pallbearers, Roy Andrew, Jones, July .25th,- 1946. Eliza- Stewart, widow of the Sleamon in hex* 85 th was a native of Prince her mar- her hus- her lov- she her leaves behind to one son Milton, of daughter (Laura) by 27 years. were John George Jones, Lloyd Hodg son, George Godbolt and Harvey Perkins.1 $ •Women’s and Girls’ Beach Shoes Reduced in Price Broken sizes of these summer shoes to be cleared, at from $1.00 to $1.98 pair. Girls’ White and Brown Loafers Width A to C. Serviceable shoes for summer or fall wear at $2.95 to $4.50 pair. Men’s Straw Hats reduced in price to $1.50 each.Panco or Young Men’s Brown Oxfords at $4.25 to $8.50 pair. Get a pair-now may be scarce this fall. as they M isses* Novelty Belts Reg. $1.00 on sale at 85c Hensall Youth Nearly Drowned Near Goderich Gordon Moir, lS-year-old Hensail •youth, owes his life to the cour ageous efforts of two sumpier vis itors at Point Farm Beach, near Goderich, who risked their lives to bring the unconscious lad ashore. Dr. Nichol, of 'Stratford, and Ray Dean, Goderich, rushed to the aid of the exhausted swimmer, when cries from his non-swimmer friends raised the alarm. Nichol got in h'is canoe and, although he himself could not swim, paddled with all speed to the aid of the youth, meanwhile shouting to Dean to .swim out. The doctor held Moir above the surface until the arrival of Dean, and between them they hoisted the unconscious body over the bow of the canoe and returned to snore. Artificial respiration was given, And hours, the young man be taken to his home, been engaged in inflated inner-tube the mishap. after a few was able to Mioir had trieving an the time of re- at Arrives on Acquitania Gdsm. Everett D. E. Brown, rived home from overseas on the <S. S. Acquitania after five and a half years with a tank battalion of the Canadian Grenadier Guards. He was met in London by his mother, now Mrs.. J. H. Hookey, Jr, also Mr. J. H Hookey, Jr, Mr. J. H. Hookey, Sr., and Mr. “Hap” Wells. Mr. J. H. Jones kindly loaned his car for the occasion. Gdsm. Brown was through the entire campaign and was wounded once in the arm by a bullet and once in the wrist by shrapnel. He was with one of the first two tanks to land on French soil on D. Day and was with the forces in France, Holland, the Neth erlands and 'Germany. He enlisted in Montreal and aftei’ spending some time here on leave will re port there for his discharge. ar- Mr. IMPervin Jones at Hensail, underwent an operation for appen dicitis at St. . Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Monday. The operation was performed by Dr. Doyle, of Exeter. ALL 4 Ladies* and Misses* Summer Dresses ON SALE At Greatly Reduced Prices Men’s Farm Boots 4 leather soles. Also full range in boys’ sizes. Ladies’ Summer Hand Bags Hand Bags on sale Regular $2.75 for $1.95 Regular $3.95 for $2.75 Childs’ White Boots Infants’ and Childs’ White Boots. Right now we have most sizes in stock. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Satudray Campbell’s Vegetable Soup Always a favorite ...»...... Grape-Nuts Flakes La^rge 12 oz. pkgs........... , Savoy Custard Powder Glass tumbler free ......... Society Dog Food 20 oz. tins, extra value ... 2 tins 21c 2 for 25c 16 oz. tin 25c Nescafe For making instant coffee ...4 oz. tin 59c Diced Beets or Carrots Choice quality, 20 oz. tins ....... each Nabob or Royal York Coffee In 1 lb. bags .. .....»..... Stokeley’s Tomato Soup 10 ort. tins ........ .......... each 3 for 10c 43c 25c Your Superior Store School Buses May Run In September At a meeting of the members of the Exetex’ Doard of Educatiop and the reeves and representatives from Hensail, Usborne, Stephen and Hay in the Exeter Public Library Thursday- evening of last week it was decided to petition the De- partxnexxt pf Education fox* permis sion to inaugurate a transportation system beginning with the Septem ber term to convey the pupils of the newly-formed Exeter High School area to the Exetei’ H.S. While the larger high school area does not become a reality un til January of next year, it was the unanimous opinion of those present that the system should commence in Septembei’ of this year as is being done in many oth er districts. The local board will be in charge until Jan Liitry *\vli€rii the new district board will take over. Mr. Jas. Kincaid, of Goderich and Mr,- A Amy, of Stephen, mem bers of the Huron Consultative committee, and Mr. Duffin, of the Department of Education, were present and gave valuable informa tion and advice regarding accomod ation and bus service. A survey is now being made of the area to ascertain the number of pupils Who contemplate to enter the Exeter H,S. in September and bus routes are being proposed to accommodate all pupils so that no pupil will have farther to walk to catch the bus than they now do to attend school. In most instances the distances is expected to be less .As soon as the consent of the department has been received and a survey of the routes completed tenders will be called for operation ■of the busses. A tentative set-up calls fox’ five bus routes but five may not be ad equate to meet the situation. The are as follows: (1) From Grand proposed routes subject to revisione Bend to Crediton West of Dashwood to Exeter. (3) From west of Zurich to Hensall to Exeter. (4) From No. 5, Usborne, to Hurondale to Lumley to Thames Road, Farquhar, Plugtown to Exe ter. (5) Whalen, Chelsea be ove'r provised Shipka, Mount Carmel, and Exeter. (2) From Centralia, Eden, Zion; Woodham, Kirkton, Win- to Exeter. All routes will provincial, county or im- highwb^s. Bill Kestle Mourned by Friends and Relatives The many relatives and friends attending the 'funeral of William Edward Kestle from the home of his parents, Mr. and - Mrs. Rufus Kestle. of Us borne on Saturday, July 20tli, was a splendid tribute to one of this district’s most popu lar young men. Bill passed away in the Byron Sanatorium on the previ ous Thursday’ evening after an ill ness of one year. Born in Usborne in 19 22 he was in his 24th year. He was educated at the Exeter High 'School and in 1941 enlisted in 'the navy and served for four years. He was stationed at Halifax and pat rolled the (Atlantic waters in a cor vette. 'On receiving .his discharge it was learned that he 'had contract ed lung trouble and was admitted to the Byron Sanatorium. He main tained the best of spirits right up ;to the last. Bill joined the Byron Sanatorium branch of the Canadian ILegion and was a member of James Street Church. The funeral service on .Saturday was under the auspices of the Exeter-Hensall Branch of the Canadian Legion of which ills fath er, a veteran of the First Great War, is a member. Rev. Wm. Mair and Rev. N. J. Woods officiated at the funeral. Interment was in the Exetei* cemetery, were Don Case, Eldrid Simmons, _____ ____, Ross Oke and Robert 'Soutihcott. Fourteen others acted as honorary bearers and flower bearers. Besides his parents, one brother, Jack, of Halifax, survives. Those attending the funeral from a distance were W. Hodgins, Mrs. and Mrs. Wilbert D. B. Sanders, The pall-bearers Harry Parsons, 'Stanley Green, Mr. and Mrs. Pomeroy, Mr •Luker and Mr. of London. all Concert Aids Exeter Lions A variety concert, ranging Victor Herbert’s ever “March of the Toys” son’s current favorite “Surrender1 was put on Sunday evening at the Lakeview Casino, Grand Bend, Sun day evening by Gordon Delamont and his orchestra to a large and appreciative audience. One of the outstanding features was the the-band” boys and The entire ning Were Lions club The variety concerts features at the Casino, from popular to this sea- 'Lead- contest in which two two girls participated, proceeds for the eve- donated to the Exetex’ for their welfare work, are weekly Mr. W. G* Cochrane has returned after holidaying with his wife and slimmer hohie at Misses Eilene Johns spent the Week at Grand Bend and the lat ter part of the week in farotito.. for two weeks daughter at their Southampton. and Ethelene forepart of last in Toronto. This represents one-third of the on hand for the Exeter and will go towards meet- Th ousan d Dolla rs Sent to Red Cross Headquarters At an executive meeting of the Exeter Red Cross Branch held Monday, July 2 2nd, the motion was made and carried th^t $1000 be sent to Dominion Red Cross Head quarters as requested by the Ontar io Division H.Q. money money Branch ing the overseas committments of the Canadian Red Cross Society. The Exeter Red Gross Branch now has a loan cupboard which includes such articles as crutches, bed pan, back rest and other room equipment. The committee in charge is L. Jeckell, Mrs. Harry Cole Mrs. Vernon Heywood and will be glad to “loan out” any of these articles. The “cupboard” will be run on a library system and it has been suggested a small fee be charged for articles loaned out. The small room library basement which the Cross has used since 1939 fox’ plies will now include “loan board” equipment. sick Miss and in the public Red SUD- cup- First Meet on New Track Attracts Three Thousand Wednesday, July the 24th, prov ed a very successful climax to the hours and hours of work by the Exeter Turf Club and Agricultural Board members. Nearly 3,000 spec tators w’ere on hand to see the first horse meet in Exeter since 1941 and the debut of the new layout, Excellent Trade The new track which has been re routed and built up is now consid ered the best in the circuit, That statement was the opinion of the horsemen and drivers themselves. White guard rails encircle the new oval. Forming part of the new 'Com munity Park, is a smart new covered-in grand stand painted grey with booths underneath where some of the local boys did a flourishing business to hungry onlookers; a new sixteen box-stall horse barn with red and white trim, a re-built judges’ stand and a new platform for the band which was on hand to entertain between heats. Among the players was noted on old band member. Jack Mallett, on the kettle drums, Just at noon the outlook appear ed gloomy when a sharp ’downpoui’ threatened to mai’ the long-planned debut. However it proved a bless ing in disguise and after the delay ed opening the track was in perfect condition. Officially Opened Dr, Hobbs Taylor, M.L.A., for Caven Sunday School Picnic The annual Sunday School picnic of 'Caven Presbyterian church was held at Turnbull’s Grove on ITiurs- day last. Under ideal weather con ditions there was a splendid at tendance. Several good games of ... softball were played during the South Huron, officially opened 'the afternoon while others dipped into track and paid tribute to the men the refreshing water of the lake, j who had worked so keenly to put The supper which tables overlooking partaken of by 68 members and guests. In the evening the races were run and prizes were the winners. All report time at the picnic. was laid on the lake, was given to a good Pleasant Trip in West Mrs. George Hunter, of and Mrs. Wilson Hawkins, of Sea forth, have returned home after a pleasant visit of two months in the West. They visited' with the former’s sister, Mrs. W. I. Hunter, at Salvador, Sask., and. went as far as Vancouver being present for the big celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of that city. They also ited at 'Calgary and Regina. town, vis- Wins Coveted Trophy - Gordon May, skip and Kenneth Hockey were winners of the 'Fred Hunt trophy cup at a Scotch Doub les bowling tournament at Goderich Wednesday of last week. This was the biggest event of the season for the Goderich bowlers and forty-one teams of doubles were entered. The local team had four wins with a plus of 3 0. The trophy is now on ex hibition at the new clubhouse. W. E. Sanders and Ted Davies attend ed the tournament and had three wins. C. H. McAvoy, of Wingham, was the lucky winner of a some blanket. hand- Undergoes Operation Mrs. Jas. P. Bowey is ill in Vic toria Hospital, London, following an operation on Monday,. She is progressing as well as can be ex pected. Her many friends will hope for a speedy recovery. hope the racing plant into shape. Reeve Tuckey and Preston Deering,- who has had a large part in presenting Exeter with such a fine Community Park, also spoke. Three of the local horses were in the money. -Frank Taylor’s Mid night Express cleverly handled by Cyril Morrissey won the first two heats and was nosed out in the third by Earl Axworthy in the 2.26 Trot or Pace. Winston Lee, owned by Charles Cronyn, of Centralia, ran second, fourth and won the last heat in the 2.20! event while Morris sey Brother’s Peterine took two I Harrington E. Finkbeiner The funeral of Harrington Ed ward Finkbeiner, south, Hay township, Pa sses in Flint Mr. E. Rowcliffe, Mr. and Hectoi- Rowcliffe and Bill, were at Flint, Mich., Saturday, where they were called owing to the death of, the former’s . son-in-law, William W. Edmunds, who died Thursday, July 25, aged 44 years. Deceased passed away at the Hurley ’Hospit al, death being due to a heart at tack. He was born at Thedford on January 25th, 1902, son of Weldon and Emma Edwards and began his career as' a banker with the old Molsons Bank and at the time of his marriage to Miss Verda Row cliffe was stationed at Exeter. In 1927 they moved to Flint where he Was employed by the Genesee Bank for 16 years. For the past two years he had been office manager at Gerholz-Healy, Realtors. Surviving are "his wife and one son Barry, also three brothers, Earland, of 'Flint; Samuel, of .Stratford, and Edmund. The funeral took place Saturday from the Rose Chapel, Algoe- Gundry Mortuary, with Rev, liam Clark officiating. Burial in the 'Sunset Hill Cemetery. Services Half Over first half of the union i Mrs. Wil- was of the Goshen wasLine, held Monday, July 22nd, with ser vices at the Evangelical church in Zurich. The deceased, who was in his 50th year, had been ailing for several years. He was born and raised near Crediton being a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Finkbeiner. Twenty-two years ago he was unit ed in marriage with Annie Schilbe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Schilbe, of Zurich. He was a mem ber of St. Peter’s Lutheran church Surviving -are his parents, his wid ow. two sons, Howard and Maurice, and one 'daughter. Leona; also a brother, Ervin Finkbeiner, and a sister, Mrs. |A. ^Swartz, both of Crediton. Interment was made in cemetery, Rev. E. W. There was a ■relatives and of St. 'Peter's 'Lutheran Goshen Line, with Heinirich officiating, large friends to pay their last tribute respect cortege of to the departed. Kippen and Hillsgreen Churches Hold Picnic (by the Kippen Correspondent) The Lions Club Park, Seaforth, ’ - . . ‘tself the be _ " . „ picnic whenpon July 22nd, members of ■and Hillsgreen United met for their annual pic- sat down to a well-laden has again proved itself the be ideal place for a j , Tuesday, Kippen Churches nic. All table foi- supper at 6.30 p.m. after which all enjoyed an hour of well chosen John Lean girls boys son; boys thirds and also won the final heat in the 245 class. These two horses were driven by Morrissey, also. Another- local lxorse which has been showing considerable promise, Tom Yearly’s Lee 'Gratton, rap 7 th and 6th and was drawn in -the final heat. The colt has been sick as was also anothei’ expected starter, Bill Allison’s Patricia Volo. Local Horses Hit Fastest Marie Midnight Express and 'Peterine hit the fastest mark of the day both being clocked at 244% and local (horsemen state that Midnight Ex press’ time of 1,03% ■mile dash is the best the Exetex* oval for as be remembered. Startex’ Tory Gregg trouble in getting the sulkies away in the first few heats and bellowed out at the drivers: “If you fellows don’t play ball with nie, it’ll cost you money. You’ve been racing horses for a long time—now bring ’em all down together. * Sixteen entries flooded the 2.29 and three-year-old Pace making it necessary to split the opening race into two divisions. Jerry th© 'Great, who has been doing some fine cam paigning this season, easily walked off with, three wins in the first di vision while in the second a two- year-old black colt, Mack High, stole the show. He ran second in the first heat and came back to win the final two. In the last heat the young colt got off to a bad start but forged ahead at the last turn to win a great race. In tne 2.2 0 pace May Direct was the winner with two wins and a third. Winston Lee took the last heat. Only foui’ horses were entered in the 2.15. Christopher Stout ran first in two heats and was beaten by Peterine in the third. Suffers Broken Shoulder . In the final race of the 2.29 while making a bid to win near the wire Miss Richard fell heavily and while not badly injured her driver, Currie, suffered a broken shoulder when hit by a passing cart. Early in the meet another spill occurred but neither horse or driver were injur ed. Members of the Exetei’ Turf ’Club include Frank Taylor, president; John Morrissey, chairman; G. W. Lawson, secretary-treasurer; Tom Yearley, Garnet Flynn, Wes. Sim mons, R. B Williams Preston Dear ing, .Sandy Elliot and Harry Beaver. 2.29 and Three-Yeai’-Old Pace (First Division) Jerry the Great (Doan and Lantz, Windsor) .............. Lena Lee (Howard, Chat ham) ................................. Whiskers (James, London) E. 'Gratton (James, London) Royalty (Ferguson, 'Chat ham) ................................. 6 ILee Gratton (Yearley Credi ton) ...................... 7 Betty Ellen Axworthy ....... 5 Lady Chillo (Welsh, Clinton) 8 Times: 2.17%, 2.19, 2.18%. x-Drawn. 2.29 and Three-Year-Old Pace (Second Division) Mack High (‘Hyatt, London) Happy Harvester (Clark,Norval) ...7,........................... Texas Sadie (Turvey, Clin ton) ................................... Flash B (McMillan, Tillson- burg) ................................ Teddy Chilcoot (Welsh, Clin ton) ........... 4 Bob Lockhart (Broome, Sea forth) ................................ Sally Lee ‘(Nichols, 'Good wood) ........................ Miss Richard (Currie, Tillson- burg) Times in the halt recorded on long as can experienced i i i 2 4 3 2 3 4 5 6 x X 2 1 1 7 3 7 5 6 2 3 4 >5 6 o 2 5 4* x x X 1 5 3 2 6 4 8 2.20, 2.23%, 2.26. 2.26 Pace Express (Taylor, 8 8 Union The . ioes for the summer months by the Main .Street and James Street Unit ed Churches was brought to a close last Sunday. The services for July were in charge of Rev. N. X Woods, of Main (Street and the Main Street choir led in the service of song. Service is being held in the morn ing only*. Rev. A. B. Irwin and Mrs. Irwin are returning from the Vaca tion spent at Dorset, Lake of Bays, and Mr. Irwin will have charge of the Services in August. The James St. choir will provide the music. serV- sports arranged by Mrs. Sinclair and Mr. Edison Mac- which resulted as follows: 6 and under, Marion Turned; 6 and under, Ronald Ander- girls 6 to 8 years, Elaine Bell; 6 " “ Wayne Shirley boys 8 Bell; Peck, Joyce Broadfoot; young men’s race, Donald Bell, Keith Love; mar ried ladies’ race, Mrs. Ralph Turn er, Mrs. Harold Jones; magazine race, Bob Love, Don Kyle; needle and thread partner race, Mrs. Alec McMurtrie and John Cooper, Mrs. Edgar McBride and Duncan Coop relay race, Mrs, Duncan Coop- was held Hillsgreen Hillsgreen Everyone to 8 years, Douglas Cooper, McBride; girls 8 to 12 years Cleland, May Coleman; to 12 years, Bob iLove, Jack young ladies race, Marion Midnight Exetei’ Earl (Axworthy (Young, Gil son, Windsor) ................. Charlie Abdell ........... Princess Emma Lee (Beckett, Strathroy) .... Worthy Frisco Goodwood) ... Pine Ridge Peet (Sherman, Rodney) Times: (Nichols, 1 1 2 2 3 5 6 i ................... 4 1.03%, 2.14%, 2.15. 2.20 Pate Direct (Bannerman, 2 3 1 4 4 6 6 3 5 x er; er’s side; a tug of war between Kippen and men Which resulted that men were the strongest, then enjoyed a ball game. Re-Opens Dental Practice Dr. J. W» Corbett, of Kincardine recently retired from the Canadian Dental Corps, has taken over the practice of the late Dr, G. F. Roul- Sion. Dr, Corbett .graduated in 1938 from the University of Toronto ahd prior to entering the army prac ticed for three years in the hospital division of the Ontario Department of Health, May Stratford) ....................... Winston ILee (Oronyn, Credi ton) .................................... Lee G. Todd (Gallie. Sarnia) Viola McKinney (James, Lon don) ............................... Dan McKinney (Williams, Thainesford) ..................... Babe Chilcoot (Kirby, Wal ton) ...... ........................... Lee McEIwyn (Guy, Clinton) Times; 1.04, 2.18, 2.20. 2.15 Pace Christopher Stout ('Charles, Lucknow) .......... ................ Peterine (M'orrissey, Credi- ton) .. ................................ Billy Direct Heil' (McFadden, Dresden) ............................ May Chillo (Guy, Clinton) 1 2 3 4 5 '6 7 1 3 1 4 5 2 3 '7 6 1 3 2 4 3 1 2 4 6 6 X 2 i 3 4 2 . . , . . 4 Times: 1.04%, 246, 2.14%. Officials Starter, ‘Tdry 'Greg®;, Winghain; chief ’judge, Harold Cur* rie, strathroy; associate judge. E. W. >Fawh, Mitchell; timers, R.. J. Shepherd,* Forest and F, Willis, i Exeter. , t