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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-09-12, Page 1Established 1873 Swlbscriptipn, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 12th, 1946 Single Cppy, 5 cents Seventy-Third Year* Exeter Fall Fair, Next Wednesday and Thursday, September 18th and 19th Hensail Man and Grandson Killed When Wall Topples and A tragic accident that wiped out two lives happened at the farm of Mr. George Stephenson, Pgrr ILine, Hay township, about eight miles from, Hensall, late Tuesday after-­ noon. Charles Stephenson, of Hen­ sail, and his little six-year-ol(J grandson, were instantly killed when they were crushed beneath a toppling stone and concrete wall that they were assisting to rebuild. About a month ago the barn of MA George Stephenson was de­ stroyed by fire idue to spontaneous •combustion, It was while in the act of rebuilding the foundation that the old wall collapsed without warning and buried the- two ibe- neath the wreckage. 'Clarence Stephenson, brother of George, suffered a broken foot as the avalanche of falling masonry engulfed his fathei* and the little boy. The family had only begun, with the help of stone masons to rebuild the foundation. George was assisting in the work but was not injured. Despite the frantic efforts of the party of workmen who hurriedly dug down through the stone and rubble, both victims were found to be dead when recovered shortly afterwards. Dr. J. C. Goddard, of Hensall, was called and death was declared to be instantaneous. Charles Stephenson had been as­ sisting the group of about six working, on the stonework at the time of the accident. Little Stew­ art, who had only recently com­ menced school, had returned and joined his grandfather at the barn. • -It is believed that the eldest Ste­ phenson was filling a trench with stones, and the small boy helping him by throwing rubble into the hole when the wall collapsed in­ wards without warning. Coroner Dr. P. J. O’Dwyer, of Zurich, arrived on the scene short- Unexpected Visitors! The James Street United church, that prides itself on its warm wel­ come to visitors, had a couple of visitors Sunday morning that were not so welcome and (brought smiles to members of the choir and of the congregation. The first to enter the church and stroll up the aisle was a kitten which was quietly removed just before the service commenced. During the service a small dog en­ tered the auditorium and ran un­ derneath the pews startling some of the worshippers and amusing others. It went to the front and seemed quite absorbed in a solo that was being sung by Mr. A. E. Wuerth. Thumb Fractured Mr. Geo. Walker, of Stephen Twp., is carrying one hand in a plaster cast. He, was assisting in cutting wood last Friday on the farm of Mr. Wesley Dearing >vhen a stick flew from the cutting machine fracturing his thumb. Classified Advertising pays in Results.—Others have benefited by it, why not you? ly afterwards. Besides his widow, Charles Ste­ phenson is survived by two sons, Clarence and George, of Stanley Township, and one daughter, Mrs. Lome Coleman, also of Stanley Township. Stewart Stephenson is survived by his parents, Mr. and "Mrs. George Stephenson, and a two-year-old brother. Both remains are resting at the Bonthron funeral home, Hen­ sail. FIRST SHOWING OF LADIES’, MISSES AND GIRLS’ FALL AND WINTER 4 COATS We have received our first shipments of coats for the coining fall and winter season. We have the very newest styles in plain and fur-trimmed coats. Ask to see our special genuine Harris Tweeds at $3 5.00. No repeats this year, so make your selec­ tion early. 36 in. Dress Velvet 5 good shades in dress velvets, a very fine quality, 36” wide, limited quantity at $2.00 yard ALL WOOL 1 web skirts, month only 36” all wool Irish serge for girls’ etc., also boys’ wear, a real at value this $1.25 yard We also have Dress Fabrics, Men’s Heavy supply - early. and Rayonother lines of Woollen in Alpines, Feather Flannels, etc. All-Wool . Work Socks—Get your Prices from 50c to 90c pair Misses’ Pullover Sweaters—Odd lines and sizes. Regular price $1.50 each Clearing at 98c each Young Lad on Tricycle Had a Very Close Call » Jimmy, young son of Mr. Mys, Alf. Tomlinson, had a dose call from being run down by an auto on the Main Street Sunday afternoon. Jimmy was on a tricycle and had come put from behind a marked car into the path of an­ other car The driver brakes and as the tires ment to stop only a shot distance from the lad. Stopping to speak to one of the merchants the driver said the incident had made him quite sick. that was going south, of the car applied his burned up some rubber skidded along the pave- Kirkton Fair Sept. 26 and 27 Prize Lists for the Kirkton Fair which will 'be held Thursday and Friday, September 26th and 27th, are now out. Valuable prizes are being given in. all classes and in addition there are many attractive special prizes. A fine program has been races, races, drills; and girls’ foot races, bicycle A band is being (provided and a loud speaker system. The fair will be of­ ficially opened by Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, M.L.A. Mr. T. A. Crago is the president; Oliver McCurdy, vice- ipresident; Dr. Jose, 2nd vice-presi­ dent, and Hugh Berry, Secretary- Treasurer; Directors, Fred Doupe, James Stephen, John Berry, Robt. Spence, J. Urquhart, Jas H. Robin­ son, Wesley Hodge, Newton Clarke, Earl Cole, T. A. Wiseman, Roy Nethercott, Clayton Smith, Jos. Tay­ lor, Chas. Atkinson, Wellington Brock, R. E. Doupe. Garage Looted Sunday Morning Sometime during the early hours of Sunday morning the Red Indian Service Station, belonging to Graham Arthur was broken into and a num­ ber of articles stolen. Entrance was made to the building by prying open a back window and the loot was taken out the front door sup­ posedly into a waiting auto, The theft was discovered by a neighbor, Mr. E. Willis, Sunday morning when he noticed the front 'door partly open. Among the things stol­ en were cigarettes and tobacco, a radio, a battery, some light bulbs, and some tools. There was no cash in the till small box drop fifty­ paying his missing as longing to are investigating. A similar brea’k- in took place almost a year ago. Kitchen Shower For English War Bride Mrs. Calvin Heywood, an English war bride, who recently arrived in Exeter to join her husband, was .guest of honor this week at a sur­ prise kitchen shower held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Yellow- Gifts were concealed in a gaily decorated basket. A sit-down sup­ per was served by the hostessi Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Heywood, Mr. and Mrs- Hector Heywood, Mr. and Mrs. John Hunkin, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Moore Mr. and Mrs, Jim Bowers, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Heywood and Vernon. Minister of Agriculture to Officially Open the Fair arranged including musical chairs, Shetland Public school parade freak outfit, calf race, running pony and boys race. Want-Ads—the little fellows with the big pulling power. . Don’t Forget The Big SOUTH HURON FAIR At Exeter d. an d Thu rs. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Fry’s Pure Breakfast Cocoa lb. tin 19c 1 New All-fabric Sulnset Dyes All colors, per pkg. 15c, or California Lemon Juice 6 oz. tins ................................... Superior Baking. Powder Contains no alum .a.,......... Phone 32 mJ lb. tin 31c 2 2 1 lb. for for tins 25c 27c 23c Tuna Fish Salad Vita Brand, 8 oz. glass jars ... each Clark’s Mushroom Soup 10 oz. tins 2 for Savoy Custard Powder Special value, 4 oz. pkgs-; Prune Nectar A health drink, 32 oz. bottles each 2 for Jones & May 40c 19c 17c 29c Your Superior Store but Mr. Arthur had a into which cent pieces insurance. was also a Mr. (Arthur. The police -mg. A Li -'h he used to to save for These were sweater be­ Jones-Haist Zion Evangelical church, Credi- ton, was the .setting for an early autumn wedding at high noon on Saturday, .September 7th when Rev M. ,E. Reuber united in marriage Helen Louise, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Haist, of Crediton, and Mr. Lloyd Edwin Jones, • son of Mr. and ,Mrs. John Jones, of Exeter. The chancel was banked with blended gladioli and small baby mum zinnias with satin kneeling cushions and lighted white candles white pews. The by her to the ding aunt, bride gown nese net yoke with ruffled net and tap sleeves. The.fc peplum over in gladioli tall candlebra while marked the guest given in marriage entered the church bride, father, strains of Lohengrins Wed- March played by the bride’s Mrs. Emmery Fahrner. The wore a floor-length white of full net skirt with a vien- bodice of lace with inset of sleeves. The.fc peplum over the net skirt'was lad^' edged with ruffled net. Her embroidered finger-tip veil falling in soft-folds over her gown was held in place with white gard­ enia headdress. She wore a locket the gift of. the groom and carried a white bible with streamers caught with American Beauty roses The bride was attended by her sis­ ter, Myrtle, as maid-of-honor in a floor-length gown of blue crepe sheer over taffeta with embroidered yoke and wore a matching should­ er-length veil of blue from match­ ing clusters of blue flowers, the salme style as that of the bride. She carried yellow mixed gladioli tied with blue ribbon. The brides­ maids were Miss Berniece Haist, sister of the bride and Miss Hazel Jones, sister of the groom. Haist wore white crepe sheer taffeta with inset of cutwork shoulder-length veil of orchid wore matching cluster of flowers as headdress and orchid mixed gladioli with taffeta ribbon. Miss Jones pink taffeta with knotted sweetheart neckline and wore mat­ ching shoulder-length veil of pink with clusters of pink flowers as headdress and gladioli with pink taffeta ribbon. Eleanor and Helen Jones, nieces of the groom, acted as flower-girls. They wore identical gowns. Eleanor wore orchid taffeta with ruffled yoke and long yellow bow to streamers with a .fitted bodice and ■ full skirt and wore yellow flowers I caught with orchid ribbon as head­ dress while Helen wore yellow taf­ feta with ruffled yoke with orchid bow to streamers with a fitted bodice and full skirt and wore or­ chid flowers caught with yellow ribbon as headdress. They both carried nosegays of orchid • and yel­ low pansies. Mr. Norval Jones, brother of the groom, acted as groomsman. The jushers were Wm. Triebner, cousin of the bride and Ray Jones, cousin of the groom, both of Exeter. The soloist, Miss Norma Fahrner cousin of the bride sang “At Dawning” before the ceremony and “All Joy Be Thine” during the signing of the register. For the occasion the organist chose a floor-length blue crepe while the soloist chose a floor-length pink silk crepe fashioned with a fitted bodice with matching lace yoke, beaded trim. Both wore nosegays of mixed gladioli. A reception followed at Street Brawl Saturday Night Exeter is receiving an unenviable reputation for brawls, a thing that has been rare during the war years in spite of the fact that there was a great influx of airforce personnel when the Centralia airport was in full swing. Last week we reported a brawl when a couple of the guards at the German prison camp (became involved in a fight which ended in them being landed in the local cells. They appeared before Magistrate J. W. Morley on Friday last and were fined $10,00 and costs. On Saturday another fight was staged on the M>ain Street during the -heighth of the busy Saturday evening shopping. Two returned men allegedly under the influence of liquor, molested a local man and a fight ensued. Chester Cornish, who stepped into part two of the fighters, received a blow in the face that fractured his nose. A large crowd of spectators gathered around the scene of the fighting. (Lome Lamont, one of the fighters, was knocked unconscious. The language used shocked many of the onlook­ ers. One lady, in passing, was threatened in very abusive terms. Lamont and Lloyd Elston, another returned ma.n, were., placed • undei’ arrest and lodged in the local cells. Chief Constable Norry, fearing seri­ ous injury to Lamont, called Dr. Fletcher about midnight and had him visit him in the cells. The men were released Sunday and a charge of drunk and disorderly conduct has been laid against them and will be heard in Magistrate’s court next Friday. Attending Osgopde Hall Miss Helen Penhale, B.A,, left Sunday for Toronto where she will attend Osgoode Hall .taking a course in law. Miss 'Penhale, who is a graduate of Western University, was employed for several years in the law office of J. W. Morley, Be­ fore leaving Exeter the Bridge ■Club, meeting at the home of MiSs Marion Bissett, presented hei’ with a handkerchief shower. A social evening in her honor was held at the home of Mrs. Irwin Ford when she was made the recipient of a pair of nylons. Trousseau Tea A very delightful trousseau tea was given by Mrs. Wellington Haist of Crediton, on Wednesday after- noon and evening of last week when she entertained for her bride­ elect daughter, Helen. Receiving with them was Mrs. John Jones, mother of the prospective groom. Mrs. Haist, the bride-to-be and Mrs. Jones wore similar corsages of asters while the dining-table was centered with pink .gladioli and white tapers. Mrs. Annie Haist, of I Camlachi, great aunt of the L.lde, poured tea in the afternoon. Mrs. Arthur Amy and Mrs. Roy Ratz, aunts of the bride, received pouring tea in the evening. Those displaying the trousseau and gifts were Misses Myrtle Haist, Bernice Haist, Hazel Jones, Mrs. Norval Jones, Misses Margaret Ratz and Doreen Trieb­ ner.. Mrs; Frank Triebner, aunt of the bride invited the guests to the tea-room. Some eighty guests regis­ tered during the day. Those serv­ ing the luncheon in the afternoon were Mrs. June Moore and Miss Amelia- Fisher, of Exeter; in* the evening Miss Marion Brown, of London, and Miss Ruby King, of Exeter. Assisting in the kitchen were Miss Audrey Yearley, Mrs. Nelson Schenk and Mrs. Chris Wein. Miss over and .and orchid carried orchid chose bows, carried mixed pink Scottish War Bride Arrives in .Exeter Mr. Harold G. Elliott was in London Friday of last week to greet his young war bride, the for­ mer Margaret Patterson, of Edin­ burgh, Scotland, who arrived in Canada September 4th on the S.S. Acquitania which docked at Hali­ fax. Mr. Elliott is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Elliott, of town and ac­ companying him to London to wel­ come his bride were members of the family. He served overseas with the Highland Light Infantry and entered Germany when peace was declared. In February last the young couple were married. Mrs. Elliott had a lovely voyage over and speaks well of the treatment she received. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott are at present visiting with his sisters, Mrs. Eldon Heywood and Mrs. Verne Smith in Seaforth. Veteran and War Bride Honored By Friends A reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Campbell, of Eixeter, was held recently in the Town Hall at Hensall sponsored by the resi­ dents of S.S. No. 2, Hay. Mirs. Campbell is a war bride who re­ cently came to Canada from Scot­ land. The hall was packed for the occasion and Mr. and Mrs. Camp­ bell were presented with a well- filled purse of money. The address was read by Harold Elliott and the presentation made by Lloyd Stan- lake. Music for the dance was pro­ vided by Flannigan’s Orchestra. The white bean harvest has start­ ed and .promises are for a splendid crop. Rains have delayed the har­ vesting of the beans but has been good for the corn and the pastures. _ . _ the home of the bride’s parents where a turkey dinner was served 'to some 75 guests. Mrs. Haist receiv­ ed in a grey dressmaker wool Sult with black accessories and wore a corsage of yellow roses and pink gladioli, Mrs, Jolies ill a turquoise blue crepe with black' accessories and wore pink gladioli. Serving the bride and groom. AmicT show­ ers of confetti Mr. and Mrs. Jones left on a honeymoon trip for Niag­ ara and points south. The bride donned a turquoise \yool dress with a dusty rose coat and With brown accessories. * ■ •• • Wiil reside near Were from , ___ troit and Ortonville, Mich, in ,a turquoise roSes with pink were cousins of On their .return they, oh the groom’s farm Exeter. Out-of-town guests Toronto, London, De­ Exeter Lions Hold First Meeting The Exeter Lions club held their first .meeting for the fall and win­ ter months in Rether’s Restaurant Monday evening with .the new presi­ dent, Dr. E. S. Steiner presiding. Forty-four persons answered to the roll. The secretary reported the receipt of $144.31 from Mr. Eric McIlroy, the total proceeds from # concert given at the Lakeview Cas-. ino on Sunday evening, July 28th; also $5.'00 to be used in welfare work from Mr. and Mrs. Rd. Dick­ ens in lieu of flowers for the late Mrs. Perkins. The resignation of Lion C. L. Robertson was accepted with regret. Lion Chas. .MacNaugh- ton announced a bowling and golf tournament to be held by the Strat­ ford Lions Wednesday, .Sept 11th, aiid committees were announced for the 'Lions district golf tournament, sponsored by the Exeter Club to be held at Oakwood golf course on Sept. 18th. An appeal was made for assistance in distribution of the ration books Friday and Saturday. It Was decided to sponsor an orator­ ical contest With Lion R. N. Creech in charge. Announcement was made that the London Lions would Spon­ sor a 'Cancer exhibit at the Exeter Fair. Arrangements are being made for the Exeter Lions Frolic to be held Wednesday and Thursday, October 2 and 3. Presbyterian Rally Held at Hensall (By the Hensall Correspondent) The annual rally of Huron 'Pres- ■byterial Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada was 'held in Carmel Pres­ byterian Church, Hensall, on Tues­ day, Sept. 10th. The Executive met at 9.30 a.m. and the morning ses­ sion commenced at 10 a.m. The Presbyterial President, Mrs. W. J. Thompson, of Seaforth, presided and opened the meeting with the call to worship and the singing of “Soldiers of Christ Arise.” The scripture lesson was in charge of the Blyth Auxiliary and was fol­ lowed by a session of prayer taken by representatives of the various organizations throughout the Pres­ bytery. The address of welcome was given by Mrs. Hannah Work­ man, president of the Hensall (Aux­ iliary. Mrs. W. J. Thompson gave a splendid address using the theme “Advance with inward growth and outward extension.” This was very helpful and inspirational. The min­ utes' were adopted as read. Reports were given commencing with the Treasurer’s report by Mrs. J. B. Russell, of Seaforth. All the re­ ports were outlined by a presenta­ tion of beautifully made posters. The Supply .Secretary’s report was given by Miss M'. E. Brown, of Ex­ eter; literature, library and ex­ change by Mrs. G. BiSset, Goderich; life membership by Mrs. Geo. Walker, Hensall; press report by Mrs, A. Taylor, Goderich; welcome and welfare report, Mrs. C. Hud­ son, Hensall; Home Helpers and Student was given by Mrs, R. Sil- lery, substituting for Miss L. M. Jeckell, -of Exeter; Young Women’s and Girls* Organizations, Mrs. H. Rivers, Goderich; Mission Band, Mrs. D. J. Lane, Goderich; Glad Tidings, Mrs. F. Ross, Auburn. The hymn, ‘Lord, Speak to Me That I Miay Speak,” was sung and the roll call of the Auxiliaries answered with “What Advance has been made in your Auxiliary this year.” Mrs. G, BiSset presented the Literature (Continued on page 4X The London Boys Band of 70 pieces and the newly organized, Exeter Band will provide the mus­ ic for the monster parade that will be held Thursday afternoon of next week Jn connection with the Exeter Fair. Hon. T. L. Kennedy, Minister of Agriculture, will be present to officially open the fair. There will be two trials of speed on Exeter’s new racetrack together: with motorcycle races between Windsoi’ and Hamilton riders. The Perth-Huron Shorthorn show should attract some of the finest animals of this popular breed, Fred Funk and his orchestra will provide the music for a dance in the evening, The scholars from the rural schools dressed in costume will join in the parade and prizes are being given for the best drills. Events will take place in front of the new grandstand being used for the first time in connection with the fair. Bring your friends and come prepared to enjoy yourself at Exe­ter. Exeter Fall Fair is one of 50 Ontario fall fairs selected by the Ontario Department of Travel and Pubiicity to conduct its annual handicraft competition, it is an­ nounced by Hon. Arthur Welsh, Minister of the Department. The competition is held with the aim of encouraging the development of native handicrafts as an additional source of revenue for residents of popular tourist areas. Initiated last year, the competition attracted wide interest, and hundreds of contest­ ants submitted handiwork. (Awards are made on the basis of the skill and ingenuity of contestants in cre­ ating an article that is typical of Ontario and has an appeal to the tourist. Competitors are encourage.d to make use of local materials in constructing their exhibits. Many thousands of -dollars worth of On­ tario-made curios and souvenirs are sold to fburist visitors annually, and they are considered a valuable medium by which potential tourists may be attracted to the province. Prizes >of $10, $5, and $3 will be awarded at- Exeter Fall Fair. Conducting Demonstration at Polymer Rubber Exhibit Miss Shirley Duncah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Duncan, of the Thames Road, is one of the tliree young ladies, all laboratory tech­ nicians at the government-owned Polymer plant at .Sarnia, who are conducting actual demonstrations -of one of the final processes in the making of buna-S rubber. These young ladies have been answering questions. and giving demonstra­ tions in Windsor for a couple ' of weeks. They will be on duty with the Polymer Corporation’s synthetic rubber exhibit when it visits the fair at Stratford beginning Sept. 16th. Buna-S the general purpose rubber is used principally in the manufacture of tire casings. Operation for Appendicitis Mirs. Jack Pryde, of town, under­ went an operation for appendicitis in Victoria Hospital, London, Fri­ day of last week. She is getting along fine. St. Marys Bowlers Visit Exeter Greens A very delightful evening was spent on the local bowling greens Thursday evening of fast week when about thirty members from the Parks Bowling Club, St. Marys, paid a friendly visit to the Exeter club. The visitors were welcomed by the President, Mr. W. G. Medd. Three 8-end games were played. The visitors mingled with the local players, the rinks being changed for each game and individual scores were kept. At the close of the games refreshments were served by the Exeter ladies and prizes were distributed. The 'prize winners Were as follows: (Lena Hyde, 3 plus 24; Mrs. Brown, 3 plus 23; Mrs. Tesky, 3 plus 22; Mrs. Spearin, 3 plus 17; Audrey Jackson, 3 plus 15; G. Thompson, 3 plus 19; Mrs. E. R. Hopper, 3 plus 14; Vera Westoil, 3 plus 13; Mrs. Chas Snell, 3 plus 12; R. G. Seldom 3 plus 10; Nifty- Brown, 3 plus 9; H. C. Rivers, 3 plus 9; C. Tesky, 2 plus 20; W. G. Cochrane, 2 plus 16; Vie Tovell, 2 plus 15; J- Harris, 2 plus 12; Ross Taylor, 2 plus 12;- Helen Smith, 2 plus 11; J. Lancaster, 2 plus 10; S. B. Taylor, 2 plus 1'0. sixty-four players took part. A few ladies enjoyed the evening at bridge in the new clubhouse. Thanks attd a rousing cheer were tendered the Exeter howlers and the Exeter bowlers reciprocated, ’the Hxeter bowlers have been. Invited to visit St. Marys this (Thursday) evening.