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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-10-10, Page 1Established 1873 * Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 10th, 1946 Single Copy, 5 cents Seventy-Third Year Gross Receipts Over $4,000 At Ninth Lions Club Frolic Fine weather prevailed for the Exeter Lions Club frolic held in the arena Wednesday and Thurs­ day evenings of last week. The at­ tendance the first night was mot ias large as .usual but on Thursday evening the gate receipts were up slightly over last year, The attend­ ance the second night was estimated at 1500 people. A variety program was provided each evening for an hour by OKNX, Wingham. .Presi­ dent Dr. E. S. Steiner in a few words welcomed the visitors and announc­ ed that the net proceeds from the frolic would be used for welfare work. Bingo and other booths were well patronized ahd the winners carried off fowl, pails of groceries, blankets as well as many other fine prizes. Tickets were sold on a draw 'and the winners had the choice of a number of prizes. (First prize win- ner Wednesday evening was Frank Creech who chose a radio; second, Miss Stella Southcott who chose a bicycle; third, Raymond 'Higgins, Silver tea service; fourth, Donald Traquair, a set of dishes. On Thurs­ day evening the first .prize winner was Calvin Heywood who chose a chest of silver; Chas. Davis was second and received an occasional chair; Jas. Schroeder, third, chose a radio and Mrs. Harvey Pollen, fourth, an overcoat. •Dancing in the gymnasium to Murdock’s orchestra was Well pat­ ronized. The refreshment 'booth did a .rushing business, the proceeds from it for both nights was slightly over $500. Bingo ran it a close sec­ ond with proceeds close .to $425.00. The gate receipts were 457.40. The dance took in $246.'OIO. Ticket sales on the draws amounted to $500.0'0'. Added to these will be the proceeds from the various games which will bring the total gross receipts to over $4,000.i00. Assisting the Lions were mem­ bers of the Exeter-Hensall branch of the Canadian Legion who con­ ducted the bingo; several members from tile Zurich Lions club and a- number of local citizens. There was Wife and Son to Join Husband Wm. K. Higgins received a tele­ gram from his wife on Tuesday stating that she and her little son Robert Bernard had arrived safely at Halifax on Tuesday morning on the steamer Empire Brent. They expect to be in Exeter sometime Thursday. Crediton Girl Appointed Nursing Supervisor The Detroit Free Press prints a picture of -'Patricia Walsh, nursing supervisor of the Washtenaw Coun­ ty Health Department and Dr, Otto K. Engelke, county health director, bidding farewell to Nurse Pearl M. Haist, who on October 10 will be'come nursing supervisor of •the newly-formed Lenawee County Health Department, Adrian. Nurse Haist, of Aim Arbor, Mich., is the oldest Washtenaw County employee in pofnt of service. She is a daugh­ ter of the late Joseph and Mary Haist, of Crediton. 'She was born at Crediton 'and attended school there. There are two sisters living, Mrs. Ruth Watson, of Ailsa Craig, and Mrs. Clara Brigham, of Battle Creek, (Mich. Join Church An impressive service was held last Sunday morning in .Main St. Church when a class of young adults, all members of the Kum- joinus Class, united with the church on profession of faith. One candidate received the rite of adult baptism. A number of others united by, letter of transfer. The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper was also ob­ served. plenty of noise as the barkers drummed up business 'but the crowd was orderly and there were no disturbances. Several of the county police were on hand. Buswell-May By a candlelight ceremony, Park Road Baptist Church, effective with white gladioli and mums, was the setting Friday evening, Sept. 27th, for the marriage of Miss Wilda {Louise 'May, elder daughter of Mr, and -Mrs. Frank May, Regina, Sask., and Mr, Edwin (Ted) Ernest Bus­ well, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Ernest Buswell, Exeter, Ontario. Rev. Chas. G. Stone officiated. Miss M. E. Gidley was at the organ and Mrs. Douglas Marshall sang *‘My Prayer,” The bride, whose father gave her in marriage, wore a gown of white chiffon with sweetheart neck made with moulded basque and gathered skirt with back panel of graduated frills forming a train and veil of silk net misted from her coronet headdress set with pearls. She wore her mother’® necklace and carried •a white bible with orchid and streamer corsage. The attendants’ gowns were styl­ ed the same as the bride’s and their tiny poke half-hats of velvet trim­ med with small plumes and net. Mrs. C. Howard Bentall, matron of honor for her sister, chose acqua and carried a cascade 'bouquet of pink roses. Miss Helen Buswjell, sister of the groom and Miss Jean Beckman, as bridesmaids, wore pink chiffon gowns and their cos- cade bouquets were yellow roses. Mr. Fred Kee 'was groomsman and the ushers were Mr. Fred Dawes and Mt. Roy Allaby. A .reception followed at Haddon Hall and later the happy couple left on a wedding trip to Williams­ burg, Virginia, the bride travelling in a grey gabardine suite and velvet off-the-face hat trimmed with matching plumes and ribbon. On their .return Mr. and Mrs. Buswell will reside at Exeter, Ontario. The out-of-town (guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank May, Mrs. C. How­ ard Bentall, Regina; Mr. and Mrs. A. Ernest Buswell, Mr. and Mrs. Coates, Exeter; Mrs. T. H. Conner, Miss Wildia May 'Brandon, Sarnia; Mrs. Johnston Sweet, Watford; Mr. and Mrs. Ellsmere and Miss Gwynne, North Bay; Mr. J. L. An­ derson, Mr. Fred Dawes, Regina; Mr. Roy 'Martin, London, and M.r. Jack McAvoy, 'St. Catharines. FALL and WINTER • Browns • Greys • Fawns New Overcoats are now ar­ riving. It might be well*1 to make your* selection early. 1 web only natural shade 'drapery lining sateen, 52” wide, very scarce merchandise at 65c yard Grey .Flannelette Sheeting, heavy weight, 64” wide at 75c yard Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday per tin 9c each 19c .. 7 oz. tin 53c 25ceach 43ceach Clark’s Mushroom Soup Convenient and tasty . Kellogg’s All-Bran Large pkgs.................. Robin Hood Flour 7 lb. bags .................. King Apples, good quality Cook or eat well, 3 lbs. 25c, bus. $2.60 Boneless Chicken Solid medt Sunset Dyes All colors ........per pkg. 15 c, or 2 for 25c Prune Nectar (prune juice) Honey sweetened, 32 oz. bottles, each 29c /Men’s Overcoats • ?6’inch \ Plain Sateen This is the first line of plain sateen linings we have .had for some time. 'Colors are grey, brown, light and dark green, 3 6” wide, real nice quality at 50c yard Ladies’, Misses* and Girls’ Fall and Winter Coats • New Styles • New Materials • Reasonable Prices Ladies’ and Misses’ Blazer Jackets These popular jackets come in flannel and other wool material, sizes 14, 16 and 18, dolors green, blue and red with white piping at $9.85 each. Leather Jackets Wool Windbreakers Good selection of wool windbreak­ ers for boys and' men. Also we have a few genuine horsehide wind­ breakers in brown and black, sizes 36 to 50. Maxwell House Coffee 1 lb. bags School Will Hold Field Day, Friday The regular , meeting of the Board of Education was held in the Public Library Monday evening, October 7th, at 7.30 with all mem­ bers present. Th© .minutes of the previous regular and special meet­ ings were adopted on the motion of S. B. Taylor and R. E. Russell. S. B. Taylor reported that the tables required were on order and also that the Eye Rest, requested by the school nurse, was expected shortly. J. H. Jones -stated that the new building was in course of erection, with the question of heating and storing the coal under considera­ tion. The Committee was asked to carry on. Mr. Hopper reported on the Boiler Insurance Inspections, rates, etc. It was decided to leave this over and to have an inspection made by the government inspector, who is 'expected shortly. It was moved by H. Strang and seconded by R. H 'Creech that ow­ ing to the increased attendance of pupils, a full coverage of accident insurance be made. It was also moved that additional insurance be carried on account of the Primary pupils having been transferred to the Library. Principal Sturgis reported for the High School. A secretary for the Principal’s office had been en­ gaged at a salary of $50.0'0' per ■month. Tlie number on the roll was reported as 2'93. The organization of classes and a permanent time ■table ihad been completed satisfac­ torily. I.Q. tests had been admin­ istered to all ..new students and caution fees collected. Class room tests had been given and the (best possible division of grades made. The staff are all doing good con­ scientious work. An application for compensation had been filed with the Insurance Company for injuries to a pupil (Donald Denomme) re­ ceived wlhile crossing the race track on his return to school. A satis­ factory fire drill had been held. 'P.T. instructors are busy preparing for Field Day to be . held Friday, October 11th. Two suggestions had been made regarding the necessary supplementary reading: (1) open­ ing the Public- Library un Library days at noonhonr, and (2) getting a shelf of boolisi ■from the Provincial [Library. A list of necessary ‘sup­ plies was submitted. |A(n outline of the Vocational Guidance was given, and also the great improvement as a result of the I.Q. tests. Re Film Service; it was moved by E. R. Hopper and seconded by J. N. Willis, and carried, that tlhe teachers be empowered to cany on with pictures until such time as a projector can be procured. A provincial book shelf is to -be procured. I-I.E. supplies to be sub­ mitted with price to the Depart­ ment. Two steel filing cabinets are to be procured xt possible from the War Assets Corporation. Other sup­ plies, as listed, will be procured if possible. Principal Blowes, for the Public School, reported the number on the roll as 193. The pupils attended one half day at the fair and received about $19.00 in prize money, show­ ing the quantity and quality of ex­ hibits. The sale' of War Savings Stamps had been discontinued but a new savings plan, sponsored by the Government, will, he adopted in the schools. Both reports were adopted on the motion of R. E. {Russell and Dr. Cowen. The caretaking of the Library will be looked after by the Library Board. All intervening correspondence was read by R. N. Creech. He also reported -on the bus service and had an interview with the Guenther Transport regarding routes. It was moved 'by S. B. Taylor and seconded by R. E. .Russell and carried, that the following ac­ counts be paid: Guenther Trans­ port, bus service to 'Septi 30th, $1710.‘0\0: Viola Bierling, secretary (H.'S. Principal) 25.00; John Stire, excavating 17.10, Supplies: Times- Advocate 36.18; E. Lindenfield 29.54; Cook’s 1.9 2;. L. M. Harvey 4.46; Bruce Rivers 3.00'; Singer Sewing Machine Go. 1.10; Jones & May 13.80; Sunoco Service 2.80; G. A. Hawkins 27.26; C. E. Zur- brigg 1.20; Traquair’s Hardware 12.22; Drysdale’s Hardware 2.75; W. ,S. Cole 17.40; *B. W. F. Beavers 14.75; Casualty ,Co., insurance premium 3.50; Hensail Continuation School, • equipment 19.'0'7; Toronto Rad,io and Sports 94.85; H. W. Heywood & Sons 160.00; Huron Lumber Co. 37.6 0; Grolier Society 4.95; Underwood Co., •rental’6.'0'0? Central Scientific, supplies 30.99; Vocational Guidance, supplies 1.65; Geo. M. Hendry Co., desks 484.20; Grigg Stationery, teachers* and pupils’ supplies 41,3,67. The next meeting Will be held at the scihool. The meeting adjourned on the motion of J. N. Willis. I<. M. MiacFaul, Sec*y. Mrs. W. G. Medd On Thursday morning, October 3rd, Mrs, W. G. Medd, was called to her rest. Her passing was a great shock to her friends as there had been little indication that she was not in her usual health, Mrs. Medd’s maiden name was Almina Gregory and she was born and raised in East Missouri Township, Oxford County. She leaves 'besides her husband, one son, Bruce of 'the Napanee Collegiate [Institute staff, two 'daughters, Mrs. T. J. Moffat (Eleanor), Listowel, and Mrs. W. A. iReaman (.Marjorie), Barranca, Colombia. S,A. Many friends and relatives gathered at the home for the funeral service which was con­ ducted by 'her pastor, Rev. Norval J. • Woods, assisted by Rev. George A. Barnard, for many years an In­ timate friend of the family. For many years in the Elimville Church and for fifteen years in Main Street United Church, Exeter, Mrs. Medd was superintendent of the Primary Department where her musical tal­ ent added greatly to the service she rendered as it also did1 to her work for the Women’s Missionary Society and Woman’s Association. She greatly loved her home. The hearts of her husband and family safely trusted in her. She was endowed with a radiant 'sympathetic nature that brought cheer and healing to sore hearts wherever she went. The Session of Main Street United Church were the hearers: Honorary, Wm. May, G. ’S. Howard, Chas. .33. Tudkey, Andrew Campbell, W. Martin, Joshua Johns; Active, B. W. F. Beavers, Archie Ryckman, Chas. E. Aidworth, George Jaques, Frank Wildfpng, Gerald * Skinner. The many floral tributes were borne by members of the Kumjoinus Class of which Mr. Medd is the teacher. The sympathy of the whole com­ munity goes out in fullest measure to Mr. Medd and family. Hensall Ties Series With Thornbury Hensall squared up tiheir hard­ ball series with Thornbury with a 3-2 score in a close thrilling game before a large crowd of fans at the Hensall ball park last Saturday af­ ternoon. The gate receipts amounted to $241.85. Winner of the series will be declared this Wednesday af­ ternoon when the two teams meet in Walkerton. While Goldsmith allowed Hensall but four singles the winners got their hits and took full advantage of them as well as a walk to Cor­ bett, a pass ball and when Glenn was hit by ;a pitch. On the other hand Carter Kerslake did some neat ■twirling in the clutches to allow only two men to reach third other than the scorers. One was left stranded .and the other was nipped •at the plate when Kerslake took [Lougheed’s grounder and relayed it to Horton in the seventh after Thornbury had tied the score. While the Thormbury batters ■ went down one, two, three in the first three innings Hensall shoved two runs across the plate to take the lead. Goldsmith walked Corbett in the first. He stole second, ad­ vanced to third on Chrysler’s error and slid in 'home on Balfour’s sac­ rifice. In the third Glenn was hit by a pitched ball, advanced to sec­ ond on Bert Horton’s single and scored on Tudor’s single. Thornbury scored their first run in the fourth after Westbrooke singled and came home on. May’s triple. Three singles in the seventh when Kerslake was in ihis only dif­ ficulty accounted for the tying run. However Hensall pushed the winning run in in tiheir half of the same inning when Cal Horton singled1, advanced on Bert Horton’s single and scored on a pass ball. THORNBURY—Chysler, ss; West­ brooke, rf; May, lb; Goldsmith, p; Pembroke, 3b; Hutchinson, If; Darling, 21b; D. 'Fawcett, cf; Loughead, c; Bath, cf; Smith, cf. HENSiAiLL—-B. Horton, c; Cor­ bett, If; Tudor, of; Balfour, ss; Joynt, 2b; Rennie, 3b; Kerslake, p; C> Horton, nf; Glenn, lb. Umpires—Rube Horning and Go Thompson, Hamilton. Score by innings: RHE Thornbury 000 '010 ’0’10 2 7 2 Hensall .... 101 ©0*0' lOx 3 4 0 Mr. E. Lindenfield has added an­ other member to his staff in the person of his. son-in-law, M. R. Cud more. For the past seven years Merv. has worked at the DeHavi­ land Aircraft Co., Toronto, where lip was in the sheet metal depart* ment, Mr. and Mrs. Cudmore and family will reside with the latter’s parents for the present. Your Superior Store Huron Ministerial, Friday Huron Presbytery will meet Fri­ day in .Northside United church, Seaforth. Mr. Smale,, president of the conference, will address the meeting, Neil-Joh ns Nuptials • A pretty fall wedding took place at the home of MP. and Mrs. Wesley Johns on Saturday last at twelve o’clock when their only daughter, Mary Elizabeth, was united in {mar­ riage with Wesley J. Dinhin Nell, son of Mrs. Mary Neil and the late Wellington Neil, Of Uebornd, Dr, A. E. Johns, of Hamilton, uncle of the bride, officiated assisted by Rev. A. U. Irwin. Given in marriage by her father the bride was dressed in white sat­ in with lace yolk trimmed with white satin petals, fitted 'hodice (Continued on page 10) Exeter Oddfellows Celebrate Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Weather Drying Wells With the lack of rainfall many of the wells in this district have gone dry and farmers are drawing water for several miles to supply | water for their stock. [Lack of mois-1 tue has affected the corp crop and •the sugar beets, The dry weather, however, has been great for the bean harvest, Some farmers [have threshed their beans in the field. It has been the most perfect weath­ er for beans in several years. Rev. Burn President South Huron M inisterial The Rev. J. Burn, of the Evan­ gelical Church, Dashwood, was elected president of the 'South Huron Ministerial Association on Monday afternoon at a well-attend­ ed meeting -at the Ihome of Rev. -and Mrs. N. J. Woods, Exeter. The former president, Rev. A. S. True­ blood, of Crediton, was in charge of the opening exercises and the election of officers. The Rev. K. MaciLean, Exeter, was elected vice- president, and G. C. Weir, Cent­ ralia, was re-elected secretary­ treasurer. The outstanding feature of the meeting was an informal review of work and experience with teen-age young .people, given by Mr. A. H, •Campbell, B.A., the newly appoint­ ed recreational leader at the Exe­ ter High School. M.r. Campbell, who was presented to the meeting by Rev. Woods, gave an interest­ ing account of ihis experience as recreational leader of teen-age groups over a period of several years in Carleton Street United Church, Toronto. He also express­ ed the hope of working through the Community Recreational Council of Exeter, towards the establish­ ment of a Teen-Town in this com­ munity. The general plan was heartily approved by those present, •and, at the suggestion of Mr. Camp­ bell, two representatives were chos­ en to represent the Association on a Teen-Town committee. Rev. A. B.1 Irwin and Rev. Wm. Mair were J chosen in this capacity. At the close of the meeting lunch was served by the hostess, and a social half hour enjoyed by all. Council Notes The regular meeting of the Municipal Council of the Village of Exeter was held in the Town Hall on Monday, October 7t*h, with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Allison, Caldwell, Dignan and Hern present. The minutes of the last regular meeting of Sept. 16 were read and adopted on the motion of Coun­ cillors Hern and Caldwell. Communications were read and dealt with as follows: Board of Education, re Recrea­ tional Director’s salary. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Dignan and Caldwell that our share of Recreational Director’s salary •to Dec. 31 in the amount of $400. [be paid to • the Exeter Board of Education. Department of Agriculture, re weeds. Filed. Geo. Courtis & Son, re file. Filed. Department of Public Welfare, re fuel to Mother’s Allowance Beneficiaries. Filed. Department of Municipal Affairs, re nominations and elections. Filed. Roads and Bridges Committee reported that up ‘to the present it had been impossible to secure tile and cement for the different work that should have been completed this year. Building permits were applied for and granted to James Scott and Roy Francis, Mrs. [Alma Elson, • Vernon Heywood, Wm. H. Tyson, R. F. West, Edward Hunter-Duvaf, The matter >of extending Albert Street through from John to 'San­ ders Street was considered. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Caldwell and Dignan that the Roads and Bridges Committee contact the owners of the property involved with power to act. Mr. S. B. Taylor, through the Clerk asked permission to hold a Tag Day, Saturday, October 26 th, for the Institute for the Blind. Re­ quest granted on the .motion of Councillors Hern and Allison. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Caldwell and Dignan: Miss K. MacFanl, Treas. Exeter Board of Education, share Recrea­ tional Director’s Salary to Dec. 81 $400.'0i0; Exeter P.U.C., hydro, ■ street lighting 234.00? Exeter P.U.U., Waterworks, fire prot., I town hall 352.03; Miss L. Jeokell, 1 Treas. Exeter Library Soard <325.00'; ’rraquair’s Handware, paint town hall 12.16; Relief: Jolies & May, groceries 12,00; Wm. Hatter, milk 3.30: R. G» Seldon & Son, fuel 4.00; Chambers & Darling, meat 4.0b; Time Sheet: Richard Davis, street cleaning and supplies 48.10; John Stire; labor, street malnten* Th® highlight of the week Jg, Exetei' was the banquet Tuesday evening in the parlors of the James Streets United church celebrating the 75th anniversaijy of the found­ ing o*f oddfeilowship in Exeter, Members of the order and theU’ ladies were present and the tables were set foi’ 250. it taxe(d, the ac*- commodation as several rooms were used to seat the ‘guests, Garnet Hicks, past D.D.G.M., presided and spoke a few words of welcome. A very sumptuous banquet of tom­ ato juice, pressed chicken, scallop­ ed potatoes, peas and carrots, with side dishes of cabbage salad, celery and olives, followed by apple pie, whipped cream and cheese, was catered to by the ladies of the church, During the meal a, sing song was led by Bill Manning, of .London, with Len Bert at the piano. Following the banquet some of the tables were cleared to accom­ modate those present in the main room wlhen a fine program was presented, Wm. G, Allison, Noble •Grand of the lodge, proposed a toast to ”The King.” D.D.G.M, Speak® The speaker for the evening was Geo: Jefferson, D.D.G.M., of Ulin- ' ton, who gave a very masterly ad­ dress. He complimented the lodge on theii* success and paid tribute- to the men who 75 years ago were successful in organizing not only the lodges but the churches and other institutions. Those present were no .doubt members of various churches but it was a good thing to get together with their feet un­ der one table. We are living in a favored section. The heritage we enjoy is one of fair play. Through­ out this district ure families that originated in England, Scotland, Ireland, [France and Germany and1 all have brought with them splen­ did characteristics that have com­ bined to make us a favored people. It was not many more than 75 •years ago that men cut down trees in the big bush, made their own sugar, their own soap, quilts, etc. Grain was cradled by hand. There were no radios, telephones or automobiles. The speaker’ liked, to think of the religion of those days. The-sacrament was a holy rite. Re­ ligion and Oddfeilowship in the main means decent living. The motto of the J.O.O.F. is Friendship, Love and Truth. These attributes were needed in the early days and are needed more than ever to-day. Put into practice the world over there would be no wars. He wished ■for the lodge -a better future than they had enjoyed in the past. Past D.D-.G.M. E. M. Dignan moved a vote of thanks to the speaker. Mr. R. N. . Creech read a very .interesting and comprehensive his­ tory of the lodge. Presentation To Oldest Members One feature of the evening was the presentation of certificates to 2 of the oldest members of the lodge, James Jewell, 62 years a member, now in 'his 85tih> year and residing with .his daughter in Strathroy, and James H. Grieve who joined the lodge in 1889. The presentation was made by Past D.D.G.M. Chas. Salter. Mr. Jewell in reply apoke of some of ihis early experiences as an 'Oddfellow and greatly am­ used the gathering. Alf Tibbs, of London, with Len. Bert, accordionist; Roy Head, mag­ ician and ventriloquist and 'BUI Manning, baritone soloist, enter­ tained tihe gathering for :a» (hour and gave a very fine performance, Appreciation of the work of the ladies was expressed by Mr. Hicks and the meeting was concluded with the singing of Auld Lang Sy ire. Walker-Nicholson A quiet wedding took place at the United church parsonage, Thed- t ford, Thursday, October 3rd, at 2.30' p.m., when Rev. Mr. Larman united in marriage Alice Nicholson, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Nicholson, of Parkhill, and W. Alden Walker, son of Mrs. Ada Walker and the late Cecil J. Walk­ er. Miss Marion Nicholson, sister of the bride, ^as bridesmaid and the groom was supported by Mr. Frank Mathers. The grooni's tgift to the bride was a cabinet of sil­ ver; to the bridesmaid a string of pearls and to the groomsman a signet ring. Following a motot trip to Northern Ontario Mr. and Mrs. Walker will reside in London. Good prices were realized at the auction sale of farm stock and im­ plements of Mrs. Hennessey six niileS south of Exeter on Tuesday afternoon. Total proceeds from the. sale were over $7,000.00. Frank Taylor and W. S. O’Neil were the auctioneers. ance 6.24; Wm. Lavertyf labor> street maintenance 6.34; Gerald Cornish> labor, street maintenance 6.84. . All motions were carried. Ad* journment ion the motion of 'Conn* oilier Dignan. . C. V. Pickard, Clerk,