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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-11-07, Page 1'•7: x Singrie Copy, 5 cents * Established 1873 usinessmen amze at the the As en- —Staff Photos DRESSED as a young bridal couple six and five year old Sharon and Helen Kestle attracted a great deal of attention. Subscription, $2.00 per yeijir Gaily Costumed Young Folk Enjoy Hallowe1 en Party The children Of Exeter enjoyed a great time at the Exeter Arena on Hallowe'en, About three hundred children in. all manner of colorful costumes' gathered >at the pillars at the south end of town and headed by the Exeter band paraded up the Main street to the Arena, The- music of band was enlivened by "Whoopee" of the children, the children, 15 and tered the Arena each three tickets, one for one for an apple and bottle of chocolate imilk. were formed into and joined in the favorite songs with Mr. and Mrs. Sturgis at the piano Recreational director, hell, . but it above wards husky, voice, classes classes according to-the number of cos- stumes in' any 'particular group and it proved very effective. The judges were three new­ comers’ to Exeter, Mrs. Art Camp­ bell, Mrs. Ted Buswell and Mrs. Calvin Heywood and they did an excellent job. The party was sponsored by the Exeter Lions Club and assisting them- were members of the public school staff -and the cub leaders. J. M. South- cott was master of ceremonies. Three cheers for the Lions Club, the judges and the band s were called for by Mr. Campbell and lustily responded to. Many comp­ liments were received ents on the success of Prize Winners Prize’ children mammy; Sharon Heather Taylor, Marjery McBride; Laurene Venner, iDarro Mavis McBride;. Tramps, Leo Wit­ Quiet Hallowe’en Hallowe’en was well observed in Exeter. Soaping of windows was about the chief offence although a couple of small buildings adorned Mlain Street 'Friday morning. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 7th, 1946 Seventy-Third Year under, was given a hot dog, one for a They a procession singing of and led by Art Camp- Art has a 'good strong voice , was hard to make it heard thedin of the children, To- the last he became a little , but he soon regained his He announced the different and the ’winners. The werek selected at random iby the as the par­ evening. follows:winners were 5 or under, Donnie Oke, Bill Ellerington, Kestle, bride; Mac Naughton, Indian; Witches, Marjorie Ghosts, Tuckey, Arm Fractured Mrs, William Foster, well known Hensall resident suffered a fall in her home, and x-rays examination at Scott Memorial Hospital in Seaf­ orth, revealed a fractured left arm. Injury to Foot Mr. Albert Morlock, of Crediton, is laid .up with an injured foot. While moving some heavy machi­ nery Monday it fell on one crushing some of .the bones. foot In Victoria Hospital Mi’. Harry Parsons, a member of the Times-Advocate staff, was tak­ en to Victoria Hospital, London on Monday evening where he under­ went an operation for appendicitis. His condition is as well as can be expected. GOBLINS, WITCHES AND GHOSTS as well as many other colorful costumes that identify themselves on Hallowe’en filled the Arena gymnasium, last Thursday night. The occassion was the Lions Club annual party. Pictured above are four of the young .folk who represent nursery rhymes. They are Claudette Blowes. Mary Ford, Wayne Bowen and Elsie Bush. Grooming Sheep for Winter Fair Mr. Preston Dearing, of Stephen, past president of the Ontario Sheep Breeders * Association, is grooming his Dorset Horned sheep for the Royal Winter Fair which will be held in Toronto Noy. 12th to 20 th. EMa.clc .Cat Enjoys “Old Sol” Black Cats being associated with Hallowe’en one of the feline Var­ iety desired its rightful place in the sun on Hallowe’en day. It en­ tered the general sore of Geo. Wright last Friday when the store was opened for .business .Jp/’ the morning, selected a soft spot in the display window and remain­ ed there until it was put out closing time in the evening, imer, Billy Parker, Ronnie Ware- ing; Couples, Helen and Sharon Kestle, Gloria Appleton and Marie Jensen, Gwen Shorey and Ilene Hale, Diane Delbridge and Teddy 'Sanders; ' ~ Woods, Kelvin Pirates, Bailey, igroes dress, Louise •McKerrol and Joan Hopper; ILuck, Sheila Armstrong; Ne­ groes, Carol Oke, Peter Cowen, Marie wAdifong; Indian and Na­ tionalities, M'arion Woods, Patsy Armstrong, Marilyn Skinner, Fred­ die Penhale; Nursery rhymes, Claudette Blowes, Mary .Ford, Wayne Bowen,, Elsie Bush; Imper­ sonations Bobby Preszcator, Cudmore, •Margaret Blanshard, Russell. Fancy Carman McKerral, Raymond Nancy Carol Grant Betfi\and Jack Taylor, Oke; Clowns, Floyd Teddy Oke, Jimmy LADIES’, MISSES’ and GIRLS’ Our stock of’coats for the coming winter ■ Season is now complete. We strongly advise early selec­ tion as we cannot repeat on any lines. Our range comprises plain and fui« trimmed effects. Prices are very reasonable. MEN’S Winter Overcoats We have a very fine range of men’s overcoats for the coming winter season. Our prices are moderate. Make youi- selection early while is a good range to choose from. very there Fifteenth Anniversary 'Leavitt’s Theatre is this week cel­ ebrating the fifteenth anniversary in| the cake is at the present building. Birthday being served to the patrons close of each performance. Tag Day Nets $41.50 Tag Day for the. National Insti­ tute for the Blind was held ~ ter on Saturday last. The collected was $41.5 0. in Exe- amount Red Cross Notes The Red Cross executive Monday afternoon in the rooms and accepted the and sewing quota and also volun­ teered to help with the T.B. seal campaign. The society .is sending for additional crutches to be used in connection with the loan cup­ board. met on Legion knitting s l CHILDREN’S COATS Boy’s and Girls’, 3 to 6 years, coats with leggings and helmets to match. * $11.50 and $12.75 Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Rain- • coats in gabardines and plastics. Also umbrellas in stock. /I WALLPAPER Many new spring lines* in stock. Plain and Plaid SKIRTS Misses’ and Ladies’ Fall and Winter skirts in/jilain and plaid wool materials, very popular styles at from $5.50 to $6.95 each SNOW SUITS Children’s and Misses’ Snow Suits and Ski Pants now in stock. Scotch tionally popular Heavy r YARN Fingering Yarn, fine quality, colors, 60c for skein. Wheeling Yarn, 45c skein. excep- 4 ply, % lb. s piy. Drapery Material We have just received a limited quantity of new d/raperies for fall including cretonnes, monk’s cloth, and other materials. These lines are very scarce. Drapery sateen foi’ lining purposes, natural shade at from 45c to 65c a yard 18 pair only, heavy rayon net curtains, ecru shade, size 2 yards x 2*4 yards at $3.95 pair. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Stokely’s Tomato Soup Special value, 10 oz Nabob Coffee Always Popular ......... Diced Beets or diced carrots, 20 oz tins Cowan’s Perfection Cocoa Large economy size .....;.. .... 2 tins .1 lb. bag 43c Phone 32 2 for 19c Spy Apples, Nice Stock Combination grade 8c lb. bush- $2.85 Cooking Figs Product of Turkey Shaker Salt Plain or Iodized .... per lb. 25c 2 pkgs. 15c 1 lb. tin 24c Robinhood Rolled Oats Quick cooking ...........5 lb. bag 25c Jones & May Your Superior Store V. l Rev. Page Guest Speaker at James St. James Street United Church held a very successful anniversary on Sunday when large congregations greeted their former pastor and his wife, Rev. Arthur and Mrs. Page, of Owen .Sound. It was a happy ex­ change of pastors as Rev. and Mrs. Irwin were with their former con­ gregation at Owen Sound where Mr. Irwin conducted anniversary services. At the morning service in James Street the church was well filled. The music for the day was excel­ lent. The choir in the mornig sang "Let Mount Zion Rejoice”, the solo parts being taken by Miss Irene Beaupre and Chas. Hoffman. In the- evening they sang ‘‘>0, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”. Miss Dorothy Nicholson, of London, sang two numbers at each service that delighted the congregations. At the morning service Mr. Gordon Koch, at the piano accompanied the or­ ganist in a very effective manner. Morning Service The theme qMmIt. Page’s morn­ ing sermon was ‘.'What Think You' of Christ?” Christ set forth his teachings and uttered some of his ; most profound thoughts to little j groups. He was no debater but in • his conversations he spoke plainly and went right to the mark. Any ■man in concern courage, sonle of to give. about the physical appearance than we are of what goes into the mind. Business and prosperity should not crowd out the soul bankrupt. Evening Service For his evening Page took t'he words le Paul: "Whatsoever true, whatsoever things whatsoever things are soever things are pure, ■things are lovely, think on these things.” The speaker said that we need a working philosophy of life if we plan to get anywhere. We need a controlling purpose and that is what many people lack. There has been great progress in the realm of science and invention. The speaker referred to a number of the amazing things .that are hap­ pening to-day. Are we making the same progress inwardly? The mor­ ality we enjoy to-day was handed down by our forefathers. Are we as concerned about transmitting what they recognized as the prime factors of life? The problem of this (generation is how to fashion hum­ an nature to harness the tremend­ ous power we possess to-day for the benefit of the human race. Free­ dom is not a glorious' heritage to be possessed. It is a quest’ must be pursued Iby man and ion. A oneness of human hopes aspirations is the thing that govern the future. The nature character of our thinking is going to determine our characters. The purpose of life should be to take the great bounty bf 'God’s love and, spread it. God has revealed his plan for us through the prophets and through Jesus Christ. At the conclusion of the evening service members dm the congreg­ ation met ih the basement for a social hour with Mr. and Mrs. Rage. A short program started off With a sing*song led by Lawrence Wein, a piano duet by H, L. Sturgis and G. C. KoOh; quartette by Walter Cut* bush, A. E. Wuerth, E. Lindenfield add Lawrence Wein; vocal duet by MirS. Sturgis and Miss Reta Row's. Mr, Richard Phillips, a former or* ganist of the church accompanied by Mi’s. Phillips, were guests and Mr. 'Phillips played -two piano solos; Short addresses were given by Mr. and Mrs. /Page. The ladies, of the congregation served tea and cook* les. J. M. SouthcOtt presided for the occasion. Board to Engage Extra H.S. Teacher distress is the object of of Jesus Christ. Guidance, victory, peace and joy are the gifts that religion has We are more concerned and leave it message Mr. of the Apost- things are are honest, just, what- whatsoever that nat- and will and The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held in the Principal’s office at the High School on Monday, November 4tli at 7.30 with all members present except J. N. Willis and E. R. Hop- er. The minutes meeting were adopted on of R. E. Russell and H. Strang. J. H. Jones reported on the pro­ gress made with the new building, R. N. Creech stated that is was hoped . to have all school busses ready by .the end of November. Principal Blowes reported for the Public School. No. on roll, 19 6 Films had been shown Thursday morning October 24 sponsored- ,by the National Film Board. Exams had| been held and report fccards ready. The amount collected6 dur­ ing Navy the Board only text books, note books, oils and ink, parents are expected to supply work .books, art supplies and incidentals, adopted on the Taylor and J. H. . It was moved and S. B. Taylor School teachers buy the necessary etc. up to $50.0(0 or Carried. Principal on H.S. roll elections of Literary Societies had been held; dance to b,e held .November 15; local field day resulted in the fol­ lowing Champions being declared; Sr. boys, Glen Fisher, Bill Musser, Int. boys, Bill 'O’Brien, Jr. boys, Gerald Webb; Sr. girls, Lillian Hunter-Duvar, Int. girls, Frances Taylor, Jr. girls, Phyllis Taylor In the Field Meet with St. Marys ,and Mitchell, there were some well contested events. St. Marys got 104 points, Exeter 80 and .Mitchell 70. It was hoped to have this an annual event. A few supplies were needed. It was moved by R. E. Russell and Dr. 'Cowen that the report be adopted in full. Carried. It was moved by H. Strang and R. E. Russell that an extra teach­ er be .engaged for the High school beginning with the new ried. It was moved by R. and Drt> Cowen that R. ascertain cost of radio ional five speakers and report next meeting. Carried. Interim correspondence was read by R. N. Creech. It was moved by J. H Jones and Dr. Gowen that the salary of Thos Collingwood be $1'00.00 per month retroactive to Sept, (list, duties to. include new building when ready. Carried. * Payment of the' following ac­ counts was < S. B. Taylor Romf, Labor ers, supplies, ber Co., .80; Vocational Guidance 3.86; DeLaval Co. 5.40; Plastic Distributing Co., 25.00; Ti’aqUair’s Hardware 10.95, Underwood Co., rental, 4.00; James Donnolly Co., 16.62; John Hunkin 37.-25; Tuckey Transport 195.70; Geo. M. Hendry Co., desks, 484.20 Dashwood Planing Mill 18.53; Sun­ oco Service 2.15; Robertson’s 1.10; Grigg Stationery 100.4J1; Th© following committee pointed by the chairman Camp Borden and inspect buildings declared surplus gested by the 'Department onto: R. N. Cteech, W. E. ton, S, B, Taylor, E, R, Hopper. Adjournment by S. B. Taylor at two minutes ,to midnight. K. M. MacFaul, Secy. of the previous motion amount collected dur- ,Week was $18.00. As •of Education .supplies pen- The'- report Was motion of S. “B.“ Jones. , by R. N. Creech that the Public be permitted to books on art, a little more. reportedSturgis 294. Nominations officers to both No. and Jr. year. Car- N. Creech E. Russell with addit- at of ordered on motion pf and H. Strang, M. tW. 8.50; B. W. F. Beav- , 20.73; Huron Lum- Jones and May, 13.33 was ap- to visit several as sug- at Tor- Middle- There Tuesday been no was a slight White frost night. So far there has heavy frost in this locality. Usborne Couple Mark Diamond Anniversary The celebration of the Diajnond Wedding of Mr. Wilson was held ship on Sunday their home. The of '60 years ago ,were Mary Matilda daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Dobbs and Sidney, son of Thomas and Rhoda Wilson. A fowl dinner was served at noon to the immediate members of the family. A three storey bride’s cake, also a groom’s cake along with chi’ysan- themums and candles made the tables very pretty. Mervin Wilson of London, read thti address and Joseph Wilson, on tbehalf of the family presented the honored cou­ ple with a purse of money. Little Evelyn and David Wilson their grandparents a flash light from the small grandchildren. Mr. Wilson on behalf of Mrs. Wilson -expressed their thanks and pleas­ ure at having their family all present with the exception of one grandson to school During tives and best wishes for Jcontinued health and happiness. The tea table with ivory tapers and mixed bouquets of mums made a pretty setting from which Mrs. Mervyn Wilson and Mrs. Wm. Dobbs poured tea. The granddaughters of the couple assisted in serving, The 1 ” ’ couple received many gifts and cards. An address was read as fellows. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Wilson, R.R.l, Centralia, Ontario. Dear Father and Mother: • On-the-occasion- ot ^he*-Diamond Anniversary of your wedding, we your family, take this opportunity to express our appreciation of your parental love manifested in all your acts of kindness through­ out the years of our lives. Uncon­ sciously we have’ been storing in our memories those unforgetable things that have disclosed your in­ nate love and devotion to us and your desire for our welfare. We want you to know that we have not been ^wholly unmindful, nor unappreciative of your kindnesses, and we shall ever acknowledge our endless debt of gratitude. As a slight token of our love and ap­ preciation we ask you to accept this purge. May we also express the hope that a kindly Providence will still smile upon you and give you strength, face the lives. and Mrs. Sidney in Usborne Town- November 3rd at bride and .groom gave . William, who is going in Toronto. the afternoon many rela- friends called to extend .courage and declining years About forty business and pro- fessional men of Exeter feeling the need for a Chamber of Com­ merce not only decided to organ­ ize clpp but elected n slate of iQffjc.es to formulate the new Chamber and head its activities for fij’St year, The meeting was held 4n the Town Hall last Thurs­ day ..night. Reeve Tuckey occupied tile chair and at the outset stated that a Chamber of Commerce had been suggested foy the council in the. early summer but that it. was thought advisable to wait until the fall to go ahead with plans. The Reeve introduced T, H. Hamill, Tor­ onto, of the field service branch of the Chamber of 'Commerce who congratulated the 'People of Exeter for their progressiveness as wag in dicated by their desire to organize a dub. Mr. Hamill stated -that a Chamber of Commerce was an or*' 'ganizatipn of business and profes­ sional men who would be able to bring pressure to -bear on commun­ ity problems. Outlines Purpose In outlining the purpose of the club the speaker suggested that it foe divided into committees 'and that groups consisting of a Com­ mercial section to deal with such matters as by-laws and store hours; an Industrial section to help out the industries in town and also to promote new industries which prob­ ably was one of the most import­ ant projects; an Agricultural- sec­ tion, since this was an agricultur­ al district, and also a section for civic activities. Following the address the clerk, 'C. V. Pickard acted as secretary. After a short discussion it was un­ animously decided to organize a branch in Exeter. A previously ap­ pointed committee had drawn up a slate of officers for consideration at the meeting and as a result the following men were elected; pres­ ident, A. O. Elliot; vice-president Elmer Bell; 2nd vice-president, W. G. Cochrane; secretary, Chariest MacNaughton; treasurer, Arthur bridal • IFraser; a council consisting of F. faith to of your Your affectionate family Warning Lights For Main Street The regular meeting of the Municipal Council of .the Village of Exeter was held in the Town Hall on Monday November 4. 1946 with Reeve Tuckey and Council­ lors Allison, Caldwell, Dignan and Hern present. The minutes of the last regular meeting of 'October 21, 194 6 were read and adopted ;on .the motion of Councillors Hern and Dignan. t Communications were dealt with as follows: Canadian Chamber of re .organization, Filed. London Free Press, re Advertisement. seconded by Councillors Allison and Caldwell that the Municipality place advertisement as outlined. The Canadian Fire Engine Co,* re Fire Apparatus. Filed. W. L. Ballentine Co, Ltd., Shop Mule. Filed. Motor Vehicles Branch, re ense. The Clerk was instructed secure license for tractor. Meadows, Critoph and ,C0„ general assessment. Filed. Depal’tment of Travel ity, re Tourist Camp Clerk tb reply. Roads and Bridges that streets had been was moved and seconded by Coun­ cillors Dignan and Caldwell that the Road and Bridges Committee arrange to have streets gravelled. Re the opening of Street from John to Sanders St. .through the property of Edward Hunter-Dttvar and Edward Lindenfield, it was moved seconded by Councillors (Continued on Supplement) read and Commerce Municipal It was moved and Councillors re lic- to re & Public* facilities. Committee graded, it C. Beaupre, Jack Green, Ulric Snell A. J. Sweitzer, Fred May, William Ellerington, Preston Dearing and Dr. R. H. Doyle. In a brief address the new pres­ ident stated that if we sacrifice a little for the benefit , of thb;. We also "benefit ourselves. First Meeting The first meeting of the new ex­ ecutive and council Was held on Monday, November 4 in the office of the vice-president, Elmer Bell. President A. O. Elliot conducted the meeting in which a constitut­ ion and set of by-laws were draft­ ed and approved following- which iplans were laid for an 'aggressive membership drive. Committee ap­ pointed to direct membership cam­ paign was appointed by the pres­ ident comprising William Cochrane A. J, Sweitzer, Dr. R. H. Doyle and Ulric Snell. An active program of work will , immediately be undertaken and it is the desire of the new 'Chamber of Commerce to attain as large and as representative a member­ ship as possible. Membership is not to be confined to any particular group but rather it will be open to all business, professional and tradesmen. It is also hoped that a good representation of farmers in the surrounding territory will iden­ tify themselves as members of the The campaign for membership is to be undertaken in the next few days and a ready acceptance of membership is being anticipated, organization. Extension to Waterworks An extension to the waterworks system is being made for a couple of blocks east of Main Street at the north-end corner on Highway 83. Observes 92nd Birthday Congratulations to Mrs. James Hern who on Wednesday, October 30th observed her 92nd birthday* Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hern, of Nor­ wich, visited with her on that oc­ casion. Attend Florist Meeting Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bailey and Louis were in London last week at­ tending a meeting of the Allied Florists and Growers of They met first at the Greenhouses at Byron and tended a banquet at Hotel There was a ’demonstration of the newer .flower 'designs. ’Canada. Sanders’ later at- London. Wins ’Heat at Dufferin Mr, and Mts. Frank Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hedden were in Toronto Sunday and Monday via* iting with Mr. and Mrs. H. Minnett, They wore at Dufferin Park Mon­ day whore Mr. Taylor’s horse, Mid* night Express, • was entered in the 2.22 pace for a nurse of $4 (HL Mid* night Hitpress placed 12th, 1st and, 2nd.