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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-09-05, Page 1Established 1873 Subscription,’ $2,00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 5th, 1946 Single Copy, 5 cents Seventy-Third Year, Clinton Takes Deciding Game For seven innings Clinton 'Radio School and St. Marys played a close exciting baseball game before the largest crowd of the season at the Exeter Community Park, day night. It was the playoff series a game apiece. )St. Marys had across in each of the third and fifth innings to jump In the seventh the pushed their first run it 2-1. However, in Wednes- the third game in each team having squeezed a run into the lead. Radio School home to make the eventful eighth the Clinton bats boomed out two singles and, a double and com­ bined with an error scored three runs. Clinton added another in the ninth when Dohberthine walked and scored on Bell’s single. In a final attempt St, Marys with one out touched Wilson for a couple of singles but the two men were left stranded as the Clinton hurler struck out 'Grasby and A, Noble popped to first. It was a smart pitching duel be­ tween Gralham, of St, Marys, and Wilson, of Clinton. Each pitcher allowed eight hits. Wilson struck out ten 'while Graham had six strikeouts. Bell led the batting par­ ade with three hits in five times at bat while Graham was the only St. Marys player to hit safely more than once, getting two singles. CLINTON RADIO SCHOOL — Walsh, jj; Scott, If; Bell; 2b; Wil­son, p; ‘Tiller, cf; Laurin, 3ib Lunt, rf; Evans, ss; Dobberthine, lb. iST. MIARYS — Grasby, ss; A. Noble, lb; Hall, 3b; Turner, cf; Osgerby, rf; R. Noble,«c; Swan and McKinney, If: Oliver, 2b; Graham, p; Martin and V. for McKinney and ninth. Umpires—Leroy Stan Tudor, bases. ■of Clinton. Bach pitcher Noble pinch-hit Oliver in the O’Brien, -plate; Property Transfer Mr. Bert O’Brien, of Hay Town­ ship, purchased .the residence of Mrs. Gunning, Andrew Street, at the auction sale held Friday of last week. The price was $3,300. i* i Shoes W. E. Middleton Sells Bakery Business Mr, W, E, Middleton, who for almost twenty years has carried on a very successful bakery business ip Exeter, has sold the business to Mr, Edward Dory, of Stouffvllle, who gets possession September 15th. The new business will be known as the Mayfair Bakery. In 1926 Mr. Middleton purchased the business from Wm. Lockwood an<j since that time he has made consid­ erable improvements >to the property and now has an up-to-date bake­ shop. In January 1933 a spectacu­ lar fire during a cold, biting storm, destroyed that portion of the building used for the bakeshop and in its place an enlarged and im­ proved bakeshop was built which is now equipped with a rotary oven heated by oil, and also with modern labor-saving machinery. Mr. Middle­ ton has purchased from Mr. Geo. Hepburn the residence on Andrew Street recently occupied by Mr. S. Ottoil, He has secured the district agency for the handling of oil burners and will go to Toronto to take a special course with a work­ ing crew on oil burner work. We are glad to know that Mr. and Mrs. Middleton are not leaving Exeter and we welcome the new propriet­ ors to town. Hensail Man Struck In Eye by Baseball Laird Mickle, prominent Bengali business man, and owner of Mickle’s Mill is in St. Joseph’s Hos­ pital, London, suffering with facial and eye lacerations the result of an unusual baseball accident. His son, Bill Mickle, Bill Elliott and Charles Fee Were practising catch­ ing hard ball near the back of the Mickle residence as Mr. fickle who. wag returning home and walk­ ing on the sidewalk, spoke to his son, who turned to answer jhis father, At the same time Charles Fee threw the ball and Mr. Mickle received the full impact over the left eye, rendering him uncon­ scious. The full extent of the In­ juries are not known, London eye specialists are /attending and he will remain in the hospital under observation for 10 days, Mr. Mickle is the manager of the Hen­ sail team who recently won the Huron and Perth O.B.A. trophy. Exeter Welcomes Dr. and Mrs^ Corbett Dr. J. W. Corbett, who recently acquired the dental practice of the late Dr. G, E. Roulston, arrived in Exeter Sunday evening with his bride, the former Barbara L. Fogg, who was an X-Ray technician at the Montreal Neurological Institute in connection with McGill Univer­ sity They were married at the home of the bride’s parents in .St. Al­ ban’s, Vermont, on the 24th of August and have since been on a honeymoon trip. They have taken up their residence in the apart­ ments of Mr. J. A. Stewart and on” Wednesday 'Dr. Corbett resumed his practice here. We extend our congratulations and a warm wel­ come to Exeter. Elford-Hooper A bank of ferns, gladioli and as­ ters formed a pretty setting at the Main Street United church Wednes­ day afternoon. September 4th at 2 o’clock for the marriage of Miss Dorothy May, only daughter of Mr. Wm. Hooper and the late Mrs. Hooper, of Exeter, to Mr. Raymond Lome Elford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Elford, of Elimville. Rev. N. J. Woods, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony. Mrs. A. Willard played the wedding music and Mr. Gerald Skinner, uncle of the bride, sang "I Love You Truly" and "Because," The charming young bride enter­ ed the church on the arm of her father wearing a floor-length gown of white bridal satin on princess lines with insets of lace and a Sweetheart neckline. Her finger-tip veil of net was held in place by a coronet of lace. She carried a bridal bouquet of Better Times roses and white gladioli. She wore a single strand of pearls, the gift of the groom. Miss Kathleen Hay, was maid-of-honor dressed in a floor­ length gown of blue. Her bouquet was peach colored gladioli and (Continued on page 41 Council Approves Grant to Band The regular meeting of the Municipal Council of the Village Pf Exeter was held in the Town Hall Tuesday, September 3rd, with Reeve Tuckey, and Councillors Allison. Caldwell, Dignan and Hern present, The minutes of the last regular meeting of August 19, 1946, were read and adopted on the motion of Councillors Hern and Caldwell. A deputation consisting of Mr. Joseph Follick and Mr. Ernest Dav­ is waited on the Council asking that drainage from their properties be improved, (promised relief as soon as possible. •Communications were read and dealt with as follows; Sec,-Treas„ Aux Sables Watershed [Authority, re meeting. Exeter Agricultural Society re meeting to set up Park’s Board. It was moved and seconded by Coun­ cillors Allison and Hern that Reeve represent Council at meeting. Agricultural Representative, use of Town Hall. Granted on tion of Councillors Caldwell Dignan. Geo. Coultisj and Son, re •Clerk instructed to place order tile, |Exeter Agricultural Society, complimentary pickets; filed. Boothe Construction Co., re Wein Drain; Clerk tp secure blueprints. ,W. L. Balleiijtyne Company, Ltd., re delivery Hahdi-mule.; filed. Stephen’s -Company, re dates of Fall Fair; filed. Daily Commercial News, re ten­ ders ad. A deputation from the Exeter Band Committee consisting of Messrs. J. G. ’Cochrane, R. Beavers and Chas. MacNaughton waited on Council. A report was presented showing that interest in the Band had been revived and that as many as thirty members were now attend^ ing weekly practise. The Band had represented Exeter at a tattoo at Goderich and ‘on the strength pf their performance there, they had been engaged fo provide music at the Strathroy Fair, Sept. 9th. The Band now had a good leader, ef­ ficient bandsmen and good instru­ ments but to -carry on it was ab­ solutely neces^qr to have new uni- last •uniforms had been years ago and were not It for < the this re mo- and tile, for re Young Men’s Windbreakers Men’s Brown Oxfords Grains and Plain Calf, genuine Goodyear $6.00 pair Oxfords are scarce, and we are fortunate Lined Gabardines.—a good jack­ et for school. Scotch Welts Brown . in receiving this back order. Secure a pair while we have the sizes. Also Full Line Of Men’s Black Oxfords Panco Soled Farm Boots Better grade boots $4.75 pair- School Shoes Boys’ and Girls’ Brown and Black Oxfords, all sizes in stock. Also most sizes in Loafers, Saddle Oxfords^ White and Brown Moccasins, etc. Women’s Indian Moccasins Fur-trimmed Colors—Blue^ Brown, White $2-75 to $3.50 Girl’s Gym Shoes You will need these when school opens. The sup­ ply is limited. Get a pair now. ■A* Braided Rugs On Sale ■We are clearing out this week a number of braided scatter rugs in odd colors and sizes, oval shape, good quality 20” x 40” 24" 30” x 48” x 60”' Reg. $2.95 Reg. $4.50 Reg. ?6.95 for- $2.25 for $3.50 for $4-95 We have just received our fall quota of children’s hosiery in cotton and wool and rayon and wool in white and sand shades —the well-known Silver Spray and Tearproof Brands. We strongly advise early buying in these lines. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday forms. The secured 15 ■fit to wear advertising Band to appear Committee had 3 4 uniforms of approximately $1550.00. The depu­ tation asked that the Council make a special grant of $1000.00 toward .the cost of the uniforms. Reeve Tuckey thanked the depu­ tation for their report and assured them that their request would re­ ceive the careful consideration of Council. Members of Council felt that a good Band was an asset to our town and that- with the invest­ ment we have in instruments and music it would not pay to allow the band to break up on account of lack of uniform. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Caldwell that a special grant be made to the Exeter Citizen’s Band of $1000.'0(0' to 'be applied on pur­ chase priep of new uniforms. The Clerk reported that he had several enquiries re Wein Drain Tenders. Building permits were applied for and granted to Laverne Wells, and John Hunkin. Canada Packers were also granted permit on the understanding that water used in washing turnips be passed through two settling tanks and carefully screened before passing into drain. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Hern and Caldwell: Times-Advocate, printing by-laws and notices 30.80; E. Lindenfield, street broom 1.45; Snell Bros. & Co., shock absorbers and installing, •fire truck 43.00; London Free Press tenders advt. 8.00 Exeter Concert Band, special grant 1,000,0’0; Fyr- Fyter Co., of Canada, one Fog­ nozzle 68.0)0} County of Huron, hos­ pitalization 4.50; Relief.* Harvey’s Grocery, groceries 12.00; Hatter’s Dairy, milk 3.30; R, G. Seldon & Son, fuel 4.00; Chambers & Dar­ ling, meat 4.00; Time Sheet: Rd. Davis, cleaning streets and supplies 41.35, (All motions were carried, journnieiit on the motion of cillOr Allison. C, V. Pickard, would ibe very poor Exeter to allow our in them. The Band’s boon. able to order good duality to cost Ad- Coun- Clerk. Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup or Beef Noodle ............. 2 tins 25c Cowan’s Perfection Cocoa 1 lb. tins ............................ bach 24c Superfoam Suds in hard^ cold or hot water, pkg. 29c Prune Nectar A health drink, 32 oz, bottles each 29c Nabob Coffee 1 lb. bags ...................... Libby’s Prepared Mustard Fresh and tasty ............... Chicken Stew Select Brand, 15 oz. tins New Canadian Cheese Colored^ off the piece each 43c , 6 oz. jar 8c bach 24c Distribution of Ration Book No. 6 Tile new ration book No.will Robbed By Mystery Pair Clad only Thomas, Toronto, in his underwear, Ress, of Hamilton .and walked into the farm home of Harry Faber, one mile Thursday night of last week, to tell a story of meeting two men in a Kitchen­ er beverage room, and then of waking up not far from Mr. Faber’s farm, with a "sore head". Hess, who is a navy veteran and about 40 years pf age, told pro­ vincial police he was going from Toronto to Owen Sound, when he stopped at the Kitchener beverage room, He met the two men there, and remembered nothing more un­ til he came to, with many of his clothes and a wallet containing $200 missing. He said he believed he had been "slugged and strang­ led." Provincial police are investi­ gating. south of Hensail late Bia ir-Fisher The altar of James Street United Church was flanked with baskets of gladioli for the marriage of Iva Beatrice, youngest .daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Fisher, and Robert Archie, youngest son of Mrs. Lillian Blair and the late James Blair, on Saturday, August 31st. Rev. Mr, Irwin pastor of the church officiated. Mr. Allan Elston, of Centralia, sang fMJh Perfect Love" and "The Wording Prayer.” Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose for gown of white satin a slight train. Hei* scalloped train from __________ __ satin. She carried an arm bouquet of red roses with white streamers. Mrs. Amos Warwick, of Port Huron was her sister’s matron-of-honor, wearing .a floor-length gown blue chiffon with headdress asters. .She carried a nosegay of roses and asters with pink stream­ ers. Miss Isabelle Blair, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid wearing a floor-length pink corded taffetta dress. She wore a headdress <" asters and carried a nosegay of1 roses’and asters with blue stream­ ers. Mi*. Donald Blair, of London, brother of the groom, was best man. The ushers were Jack Blair and Glenn Fisher. Following the ceremony a recep­ tion was ’ held at Rether’s Coffee Shop. The bride's .mother received in a black dress trimmed with lace and sequins with a corsage of roses and gladioli. The groom’s mother assisted wearing blue sheer with black accessories and a corsage of pink roses with gladioli. The bride and groom left on a honeymoon to be spent in Muskoka and other points. For traveling the bride wore a blue gabardine with black accessories and a sage of roses. the wedding a extending into veil fell to a a headdress of High School Re-Opens with Staff of 12, Enrolment of 280 Serious Operation Mr. Ernest Rock, of Usborne, was taken to the Christie St, Hos­ pital in Toronto Wednesday where he expects to undergo a serious operation by a brain specialist, Mr, Rock was six years iu the" Canadian Army,, three years of which he spent overseas. Before moving to Usborne last November, where he took .over the farm of Mr, Robt Kydd, he was manager of the Crumlin pital, He spent several days week in Westminster Hospital. Hos- last Enrolment of 475 At Exeter Schools The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held in the Public Library Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, at 7.3*0 p.m., with Messrs. South- cott, Creech, Strang, Russell, Willis, Taylor and Jones present. The minutes of the previous reg­ ular and special meetings were re­ vised and adopted on motion of H.' Strang and S. B. Taylor. Principal Sturgis reported: aca­ demic students 265, and Special Commercial 10. The staff consists of Principal Sturgis (French Dept., - Music, Math.); M. C. Sanders, (head of History Dept. with some Science); A. J. Pauli (Latin Dept, with some Math.); E. H, Jones, (Math, and Commercial); E. D. Howey (English Dept., Shop, Cad­ ets); G. C. Koch (Science and Ag­ riculture, Art); A. V.’ Watson, (Lower School Social Studies and Vocational); Mjss Coutt (English, Grades 9 and 10); Miss Taylor (Home Economics and Girls’ P.T.); A. H. Campbell (Recreational, Grade 9 Math.); C. Wilson of | (French, Music). The principal re­ ported on the transportation or­ ganization, accorn tno.d|ation and equipment. The report was adopted on the motion of R. E. Russell and J. N. Willis. The'situation regarding desks to be ed to the Building and Grounds Committee. Principal Public School: number on roll 19r0. of of suit cor- Trousseau Tea A. very delightful -trousseau was given by Mrs. Homer Buswell on Wednesday afternoon, August 28th. when she entertained for her daughter, Marie, a bride-elect. Re­ ceiving with them was Mrs, Hugh Cameron, mother of the prospective groom. The tea table was decorated with pink and white gladioli and pink candles. Mrs. A. E. Buswell, aunt of the bride, and Mrs. W. Courtney, aunt of the groom, pour­ ed tea. Gretta Webber and Audrey Bowe.served. The gifts and trous­ seau were displayed by Mrs. Jack Blair, Isabel Cameron, Winnie Donald and Hazel Buswell. Skating Carnival At Grand Bend tea Mc- looked into and report- Carried. Blowes reported for 1 At the High School the staff has been increased from eight to twelve teachers to take care of the ad­ ditional pupils now coming to Exe* ter by the creation of the pew; Exeter H. S, area. The enrolment is about 280 pupils as compared with 2’0'5 last year. A new depart­ ment is being introduced, that of Agricultural Science, for which Mr- G. C, Koeh/ has taken a special summer course. ‘Special Co'mmer- dal is again being taught with Mr, Ernest H. Jones in charge, Mr. A, H, Campbell has been engaged as a part time teacher and will speci­ alize jn physical education and rec­ reation. He will also devote part, of his time for recreational activ­ ities for the town and community. Miss Kathleen Taylor will have- charge of the Home Economics. New teachers on the staff will also include Morley Sanders, previously of Hensail; Miss Norma E, CouttS, of Wingham; Alvin J. Pauli, of Belmont, and Cedi Wilson, of Lon­ don. The new bus system for the con­ veyance of pupils from the district is working fairly smoothly and meeting with general approval. Guenther Transport have the con­ tract for the six routes and until such times as the new 42-passenger busses are available, which should be within two or three weeks, trucks have been fitted up and the six routes are now being covered. There have been a few alterations to the suggested routes so as to give the most accommodation to the greatest numbers. The busses ar­ rived on their initial run fairly well upon schedule. A new room for the Primary de­ partment of the public school has been fitted up in the basement of the public library and the children are very comfortably situated there. This allows one extra classroom for the H, S. Tables and chairs are be- for tile extra room until aresuch time as proper desks available. Preparations are also under way for the erection of new building purchased from the R.G.A.F. to be used as an auxiliary ■classroom. a .Band Prepares for Busy Winter Season The Exeter Band which has re­ cently been re-organized, is now in the process of preparing for a very busy winter season. During .the past few years it was only with the greatest 'difficulty that the iband was held together at all. Now that many of the former members have returned the future for the organization looks very bright. Al­ most full attendance is made at every practice and several worth­ while engagements have 'been se­ cured. New uniforms are on order and will arrive the latter part of October after which the band will give a series of concerts here in town and will parade the streets of the village whenever possible. Invaluable assistance has been ren- dered by the municipal council and it is through its initiative that the promise of so bright a future is made possible. It is the wish and intention of the band to provide Exeter with the (best in music of this type and it is also the hope that the citizens of our town wilL support their band enthusiastically, Organization has been compIeA^q , The Primary pupils’ classroom has been set up in the Public Library. One day per week will be given to music instruction. School supplies had been received. The report was adopted on -the motion of J. H. Jones and R. E. Russell. The In­ surance Committee are to look into the matter of Boiler Insurance, Per S. B. Taylor and J. N. Willis that a chemical toilet be installed, if possible in the boiler room at the Public Library. Carried. The Building and Grounds Com­ mittee were asked to procure two tables, one for the Primary -room and one for High School. J. H. Jones reported that the first load of the new W.D. Build­ ing from Dunville would probably be unloaded in Exeter Wednesday, Sept. 4. The storage and (heating unit, etc., to be arranged for; also the matter of erection. Mr. Jones was asked to look after same. Re communication from Clark ' Fisher, secretary of Agricultural Society. It was moved by J. N. Willis, seconded by J. H. Jones, and carried, that Dr. Cowen he the prepresentative from the Board of Education to the Parks Committee. J. H. Jones was asked to inter­ view the Council to have the Don- stable supervise primary children at dismissal 1'0.45 a.m, and '2.45 p.m. Moved by J. H. Jones and R, E. Russell qnd carried: that the,fol- - lowing accounts be paid: F. Hatter, painting 67.90; J. B. Creech., paint- ing£50'.75; Times-Advocate, supplies 7.25?- Globe Pkg. Co., ad 2.44; G. M, Hendry, desks 80.50, R. N. Creech reported for Fin-’ ance Committee that payment of $480.00 had been made to the Dept, of Education for 'building ville. Request of -Mr, 'Campbell for sup­ plies to be left Teachers Supply chase. Tile motion Mr. the Guard Strikes Policeman During Street Fracas On Friday .evening last an alter­ cation took place on the Main ■Street between a couple of guards, (from the German prison camp at Eden. When night patrolman Wm, Wareing appeared and tried to in­ tervene one of the guards struck the policeman above the eye. Con­ stable Norry was called and the men were placed under arrest. In the meantime one of the guards had lost liis soldier’s badge. Quite a crowd .had gathered at the scene and while a search was being made for the badge the guards disappear­ ed in the crowd. They were picked up soon after about a block away and were placed in the local cells. A call was sent to the prison camp to come in and get the men. A charge of been case court 3’ The first carnival on the new Grand Bend roller skating rink was held Saturday evening and was a most successful affair. Prizes for the events were donated by Grand Bend and large crowd the events, number in were Col. W. J. Heaman and Ken. Murray, of London; A. W. Bixell, of Strathroy and Miss .Del. Griffin, of Detroit. 0. R. HoSkins was mas­ ter of ceremonies and Roger Mc­ Kinnon, of London, was in charge of the prizes. The prize winners were as follows: Best costume (pairs), Dorehe Page and Dona Desjardine, Shirley .Smith and Betty Gaiser; spot skate, Lillian Borland and Doris Buchanan, Helen Sachan and Lloyd Totagke; Tommy Hamil­ ton; ladies, single, Joyce Broder­ ick, Pat Ellis, Skippy Woodward, Catherine Moore, RoX Aiiarlbor; best* married couple (man and wife), Mr, add Mirs. J. A. Gillis; .men, only (single), Ken Cudmore, Peter King, C. Wilkin; best mar­ ried couple, Betty Brown and Don McPherson, Mrs. R, Watson and L. J. Quick; trio skating, Joyce Desjardins, Mary MacGregor and Clarence Porter; Irene add (Corina Muliarkey; door prizes, Gladys MacDonald, Detroit, Mich., Irene Brisoii, Doris Rose. The dancing; skaters from (London Skating 'Club were; Miss Shirley Oris Miss Ina Ridderliouse, Miss Sylvia Tabner, Miss Hazel Loveilss, Miss Pat Ellis, Johnny Bolton, Buddy Bicks (clown), and Ricky Capps, Exeter merchants. A of spectators witnessed There were a goodly ■costume. The judges ht Dun- with him Committee to pur­ and the adjourned on themeeting of J, N. Willis. K. M. MacFaul,Sec’y disorderly conduct has laid against them and the will come up in magistrates On Friday.Receives Recdgniton Congratulations to Mr, Elmer D. Beil, of Exeter, formerly of Sea­ forth, who has been made a Cheva- 1 Iler of the Order of the Crown with Pajm and is awarded the Belgian Croix de Curve 1)9 40 with B°lm aS recognition by the Belgium Govern­ ment of distinguished service in* tile Northwest European campaign. Mr. Bell was a Major with the 55th Battery from London. The an-’ nouncement of the award was made- "Walking Sticks” Forwarded In response to the request from the Banting Institute, Toronto, for the Insect known as "Walking Sticks’1’ to be used in cancel* re­ search, members of the staff of the Times-Advocate on Monday collect­ ed two cartons containing over one hundred of the insects and forward­ ed them to Toronto by the Guenther Transport, The insects were collect- 6 be distributed throughout Canada during the week of Sept, 9. In this district the distribution will be made on Friday and Saturday <S6pt 13th add 14th. The following centres will be open on the above dates from 2 to 5 pan. and from 7 to 10 p.m,; Exeter, Hensaii, Zur­ ich Grand Beno, Dashwood* Credi- ton, Centralia and ElbhvlUA All persons are urged to Zecure their books on Sept. 13th of 14th. Those neglecting to do so Will dot be able to secure new books for two weeks and will be without rations for that time,Burow County the list of decofations, In March i School ve-openod Tuesday follow-* of this year Mr, Bell acquired the'Ing the summer vacation. , law practice of Mr, J. W> Morley Monday, being a "holiday the who was appointed Magistrate for[Times-Advocate is a day late thia week, fence at Ottawa. .Sixteen men trow! d ' F y at G nd Bo d‘ Western Ontario were included iniYour Superior Store