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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-11-14, Page 1Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year Pay Tribute to Fallen at Remembrance Day Services Remembrance Day wag observ­ ed in this community on Sunday with a full program for the mem­ bers of the Exeter-Hensall Branch of the Canadian Legion. At 9,3'0' a.m. members of the Branch as­ sembled before the cenotaph at the Hurondale school to pay hon­ or to those who made the supreme sacrifice in two wars. Dull skies and a chilly atmosphere prevailed and did not lend enchantment to the occasion. Wreaths were placed for the province by Mrs. Rufus Kestle and for the Township of Usborne by Mrs. H. G. Strang. Two minutes silence was observed and H. G. .Strang pronounced. the benediction. At eleven a.m. the members at­ tended a Remembrance Day ser­ vice in St. Paul’s Anglican church where the Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt, delivered a most impressive sermon in keeping with the oc­ casion. Following the service the members' paraded to the cenotaph where wreaths were placed for the municipality Iby Mrs. Nellie MicEwan and for the (Legion by Mrs. Fred Beer. Services at Exeter At three o’clock in the after­ noon a public service was held in Caven Presbyterian church. Mem­ bers of the Legion paraded to the church headed by the Exeter Band. They were accompanied by the Girl Guides and the Cubs. The church was well filled, it being a union service. Rev. M. A. Hunt was in charge of the service. The scripture lessop was read by Rev. N. J. Woods and Rev. A. B. Irwin led in prayer. Tlie speakei* was Rev. Kenneth iMacLean, of Caven church. Mr. MacLean took for his text Zechariah 9: 13 “Thy sons, O Zion, against thy sons, O Greece.” The text suggests war and all things that go with war. The thing that inspires fight is an ideal, ■the human heart, that we cherish; we want to preserve cost of oui* own blood. These are 40th Wedding Anniversary - Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jory who on Thursday, November 7th Observed their tieth family joyed evening, with a three-storey cake ed by the family. Mr. Jory moved to Exeter ago from a farm in iSteplien Twp. Mrs. Jory’s maiden name was Ella Fijayne. men to a hope dear to a way of life a security that even at the wedding anniversary, was all present a chicken dinner The table was EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MQRNINQ, NOVEMER 14th, 1946 Seventy-Tliird Yea*Single Cop and in adorned present- and Mrs. two years Reeve Tuckey Opens Show Ex-Warden B. W. Tuckey, of town, officially opened the fourth annual horse show held in Wing­ ham Thursday evening of week. A number from town in the event- last took week Good prices were realized at the clearing auction sale conducted Tuesday on the farm of Merton iSlioldice, lot 7, eon. 11, McGilliv­ ray, seventeen cows were sold ranging in price from $140 to $170. . ■the precious things of life. Remembrance Day the men who fought to preserve oui’ way of life are on our minds. Because of ■them the days that are yet to be should be filled with langei’ stores of blessedness. But we must prove ourselves worthy of their sacrifice and of the mercies the Almighty through his great love is willing to bestow upon us. A duet was sung by Messrs. Walter Wein sang a The ‘ONTARIO PANORAMA* was broadcast direct from the Exeter Arena, last Friday, night and pictured above are two local people being interviewed by those two well-known radio per­ sonalities who conduct this weekly show over CFRB, Toronto, Alan Savage and Gordon Sinclair. staff Photos ‘At the left Mrs. J. G. Cochrane and Al Savage discuss Mrs. Cochrane’s experiences with the local theatre while at the right Gordon Sinclair is popping questions at Preston Deering regarding his prize winning sheep. Jack Green, Ed Sweitzer and Mrs. Ruth Maunder were also interviewed. and Lawrence George Taylor Cutbush and Mrs. solo “My Task.” two minutes silence was observed ’ and the Last Host and Reveille was sounded by Bugler Stan 'Skipper, of 'St. Marys. Following the service at the church the members 4 of the iLegion p’araded to the cenotaph wreaths were placed, the wreath for the Province of Ontario being placed 'by Mrs. Geo. Lawson; for the Municipality by (Mrs. Laverne Harness and for the Legion by Mrs. C. L. Wilson. Rev. N. J. Woods pronounced the benedic­ tion. President R. E. Pooley was in charge of the -parade. The Band played the National Anthem. where L. Exeter Librarian Retires Mrs. M. Gidley, who has been Librarian at the Public (Library for 21 years, has resigned her position, The Library Board as- cepted her resignation with regret as she has been most efficient and faithful and popular with the public. The Library Board are glad to announce the appointment of Miss Reta Rowe who will as­ sume her new duties on Dec. 1st. Miss Rowe will spend a week at ■the Ghesley Library to- get a knowledge of library work before taking up — Board are fortunate cured Miss Rowe as Librarian. the her new post. The ■to have se- Wall papers Brassieres Ladies*. Misses, Gothic Cordlex and Nature’s Rival These lines have been very scarce. At present we have a full range of styles. Sizes 30 to 3 8 at from $1.00 to $1.50 for winter. Also large of ski-caps, leather helmets, New for * Living Rooms Dining Rooms Bedjrooms and kitchens New Patterns and Colors Monday evening of this Joseph May, whose maiden was Clara Hicks, died sud- at her late residence in Windbreakers In a variety of colors and styles, also all sizes in men’s and boys’ iParkas variety etc. Two New Members Join the Lions Club At the supper meeting of Exeter Lions Club Monday evening at Rether’s Restaurant two new ■members were' welcomed to the club, Messrs Eiric McIlroy and Fred Walker, of Grand Bend. Secretary Jas. IP. Bowey gave an interesting account of the 'recent Lions conven­ tion held in Niagara Falls together with a number of recommenda­ tions growing put of the conven­ tion. A grant of $400 was made -to help defray expenses for uniforms for the Exeter; Band. A grant of $50 was recommended for the Children’^ War Memorial Hospital, London. Accounts for taking the H.S. students jto .WOSSA in ILon- 'doh aiid ' for'-Wie^xpenses in con­ nection with the- Hallowe’en Party for the children, were passed. A vote of .thanks was tendered the committee in charge of the Hal­ lowe’en frolic. Operations Ronald Gunning, so.n of Mr. M(rs. Emerson borne, underwent ■appendicitis in London o,n Friday of last nicely. Mr. OLaiuej1 uuajrius, . ployee of Southcott Bros., went Westminster Hospital dicitis. His condition Mr. 'Chas. Hoffman ___ __ ... Joseph’s Hospital, London, having 'undergone an operation Thursday of last week. and Gunning, of Us- t/ an operation for week. He is recuperating Stanley (FVayne, an em- , under­ Monday at for appen- is favorable, is ill in St. an operation M rs, Joseph May On Mrs. name denly Exeter in her' 80th year. Mrs. May had been in failing health for several months but was able to be around and had been up town the same day. In the evening she suffered a stroke and passed away about two hours later. Born in Cornwall, Eng., she came to Can­ ada Stephen and fourteen years riage years May of Exeter and where five years brated their golden wedding versary. first farm to be taken up from the Canada Company in this part of the Huron tract over one hundred years ago and still remains in the family. Deceased was an active member of the women’s organiza­ tions- of the James St. United church. Surviving, besides her ber­ eaved husband, is one daughter, Mrs. J. M. Southott and one son Hedley May, also one brother, Mr. Archie Hicks, of Okotoks, Alta., and two sisters, Mrs. John Leary, of Munro and Mrs. Harold Peter, of Atwood, and seven granchildren one sister, Mrs. Wm. Robinson, predeceased her. The funeral takes afternoon Dinney Funeral A. B. Irwin of- the late when Fifty-five mar- May and twenty retired from the two miles south moved to town ago they cele- anni-. The May farm was the with her parents, Mrs. Hicks, years .-of ‘ age, ago she was united in with Mr. ago they homestead, i Exeter was on the Air last Fri­ day night as tlie Ontario Panora­ ma of OFrb was broadcast from the Arena when over 500 persons were present to see and heat’ sev­ eral citizens being interviewed in connection with their business or hobbies, The Panorama sponsored by Williard’s Chocolates was con* ducted by Alan Savage and Gord- on Sinclair, world traveller, was under th© auspices of the ter Recreational Committee, The first to be interviewed Jack Green, local manager Canadian Canners, Who told the various products processed in Exeter. Mrs, J, G. Cochrane was interviewed as to her long connec- tion with moving pictures in Exe­ ter when admission to the theatre was a nickle and for music Mrs. Cochrane presided at the piano throughout the entire preformance. Ed. Sweitzer, of Crediton, was ask­ed about his hobby pf whittling and of building things in bottles, such as a boat, bobsleighs' etc. His most difficult piece of work was whittling and assembling inside a bottle seven puzzles. His work has been on exhibition-, at the local fair, Preston Dearing, past presi­ dent of the Ontario Sheep Breed­ ers Association, who is this week exhibiting bis Dorset Horned sheep at th,e Royal Winter Fair, was asked about his success at the local fairs, how he fits his sheep for the fair, etc. Mrs. Ruth Maun­ der, who has the unique job as a taxidermist, explained the nature of the work and had on exhibition a number of specimens. The small­ est thing stuffed was a day-old chick and the largest an -owl a seven foot spread. Each interviewed was presented a box of chocolates. Three prizes were hnd Exe- , was for of baby with one with door cheque for i$50.00 was given to Mr. Sweitzer for given away.A High School to Stagger Noon Hour The Exeter its enrolment mark, will try staggering the give greater efficiency and with 300 popular pricesGood materials and styles at / Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday They<nre selling out fast. . Special Ladies’ fine 'quality chamorsette gloves, natural shade. Regular $1.00 Clearing at 69c and Girls’ 2 for 15c lb. 45c lb. 40c15c 16c Daly Grange Tea Like Your Mother Used Orange Pekoe ............... . Standard blend ............. Coffee Sale, All the big sellers Nabob, Maxwell House, Sanborn 1 High School ■close to the an experiment of hours at noon to .1 bettei’ accommodation 1 of the facilities for Physical training provided for at the Arena. It is proposed that the students of the Lower School be out at the noonhour from 11.30, to one o’clock and that the stud­ ents of the Upper* School be off from 12.30 to two o’c’lock. This will porvide an extra hour in which the Recreational Director, Art Campbell, will be able to uti­ lize the gymnasium with smaller classes that should work for great­ er efficiency. W. H. Thomson Mr. William Henry Thomson, •Who retired, from a farm in Us- borne and' for the past fourteen years died Main street on Friday last in 75 th year. Death was stroke. Forty-three years was united in marriage with Effie Louise sons survive. Dr. J. E. of Toronto and Leslie, also four brothers, Matthew, ceased was a member of the James St. United church and the funeral Monday afternoon was conducted from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Chapel by iRev. A. B. Irwin with interment in the Exeter cemetery. The bearers were E. Lindenfield, Geo. Earl, Wm. Pybus, N. Ogden, Wesley Simmons and F. Glanville. has been living in Exeter suddenly at his home on his due to a ago he. Alexander, who with two — Thomson, of Exeter, .grandchildren and two John, of Exeter and of Hibbert. The de- Overcoats Rev. Ferguson Addresses South Huron Ministerial A. well attended meeting of the South Huron Ministerial Associa­ tion was held at the home of Rev. Mon- main “The Early Christmas Shopping » November is undoubtedly the month to do your Christmas shopping this year. Merchandise is very scarce so buy early and avoid dissappoint- ment. Select your overcoat while we have the sizes Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Oven fresli> 8 oz. pkgs. Newpack Fruit Juices, 20 oz. tins Grapefruit Jtiice^ Unsweetened .......... Grapefruit Juice 5% sugar added ..... Grapefruit and Orange Juice blended 5 % sugar added ............................ ......... Heckendorn, Zurich, on day, November 4th. The topic of -discussion was Message of the CPulpit for the life of To-day.” The theme was pres­ ented by Rev. Percy Ferguson, of Hensail, who said that the theme reflected the everohanging panor­ ama of a living world. He referred to <tlie present as a testing for religion time to be alive.” falls by the way; dures. A great day the birth, but the clouds ent and the future is Now as always the anessage must be Christ, To preach Christ will mean breaking down easy optim­ ism and self-righteousness, leading all to see the pelitance. A World judgement of God higher for quires c. (great time of and The the has a “great uhworthy true en- come to are pres= uncertain. 21c i Royal York, Chase lb. 43c ‘Delicious’ apples well colored, combination grade. Fine dessert apple lb. 8c Your Superior Store J ■and need of re- under the requires a The need a higher righteoushess re- doctrinal preaching as the foundation for higher moral be­ haviour. The preaching of a world community Will necessitate preaching of the great theme of forgiveness. The pulpit should al­ so bring into its ministry fact that the Gospel Is for etern­ ity. The cross has two dimensions, the outstretched 'arms embracing all the peoples and Kingdoms of the earth, and the upright pose pointing the way .to heaven. Fol­ lowing an interesting discussion lunch Was served by the hostess and a social hour enjoyed by those present. A of righteousness, the the S. S. Convention at Greenway United Church The annual convention of the ■district Religious Education Coun­ cil was 'held recently in the Green­ way United church. The President, Mrs. Emery Desjardine, of Grand Bend, welcomed the delegates and urged them priviledge • and Sunday ’School noon speaker Cumming. He ods as used iby the prophets and spoke of the many new methods' available for modern presentation. Rev. Mr. Irwin enouraged more extensive use of the .scriptures in the homes and that we bank up the scriptures with the things We .do from day to day. Rev. K. Mac- Lean in speaking of prayer said it was the breathing out to God the innermost soul of man and breath­ ing in his blessing. Mirs. M'acLean demonstrated the swedegraph and it proved interesting and instruc­ tive. A vocal duet was sung by members from Grand Bend Rev. Mr. song. ___ „ ed the worship service. Brief reports were heard from the ■con­ venors of the various .departments. At the evening service Rev. Mr. Cummings emphasized the import­ ance of holding fast to spiritual truths so that by lifting Christ up ourselves, wo, too, may be given the power to draw. our fellow-men toward His kingdom. The newly elected officers were called to front where they stood for closing consecration service. An invitation was extended have Janies ■to remember the opportunity of a teacher. The after- was Rev. R. B. outlined the meth­ ■and Cleave led in a sing- . Mrs. Sheldon Wein conduct- the Fann the th® to in St. “United church, Exeter. the 1947 convention Sold auction sale of the farm,The farm stock and implements of the late Arthur Weber on Wednesday was largely attended and good prices were realized, 'the 100-acre farm was sold io Geo. Grennler for $5,300. place ' this Thursday from the R. C. Home with Rev. ficiating assisted by Rev. May, of Lakeside. T"' be in the Exeter cemetery. ’ bearers are Wm.< and F. A. May, J. H. Jones, Melburn Greenwood, Melvin King and Stanley Peter and the flower-bearers, the grand­ children. presentation to the Exeter Recreational Committee by Williards. Just before going on the air Sava’ge provided entertain- • for the children, enjoyed Alan ment_ _ R* i alike by the older folk. He called Interment will f.or the giri present with the long- .. The est “pigtails” to which a half doz- llay, en ' responded and " after some when Gals Chase Guys At the Exeter High Al Capp started something he had a Sadie Hawkins Day in his cartoon Li’l. Abner. • Poor Abner has been running away from Daisy- Mae for years and always got away with it but things were different at E.H.S. when the 'Student Council proclaimed last Friday Sadie Haw­ kins Day. To get the right spirit of the day the girls had to wear pigtails and tie ribbons around their ankles. The boys paid a penal­ ty if they didn’it wear their hair parted in the middle, their pants rolled up, big boots and a bow .tie. ■Girls opening doors, walking on the outside, carrying piles of books was a common ■sight as the boys took revenge. At noon there was a dance in the gym and the girls had to chase their Li’l Abner for a dance. They didn’t have to run far. At four an election was held Daisey Maes paying all expenses, The big Sadie Hawkins Danqe will be held this Friday might with the Daisey Maes paying all expences and the winners of the election will be announced then. Stephen Board of Health Hears Report The annual meeting of the Board of Health of Stephen Twp. was held at Crediton the end of last week. Members of the board are: Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, M. O. H., 'Roy Ratz, reeve; Arthur J. Amy, deputy veeve and L. B. Hodgson, secretary. Eli (Lawson, Crediton, Clayton IPfile, of Dashwood »and Solomon Pollpck, Farkliill, are sanitary inspectors. Dr. Taylor reported a 50 per cent, improvement of Sanitation In the schools, also a marked improve­ ment in sanitation in camps, rest homes, tourist homes and camps, restaurants and hotels at the sum­ mer resort of Grand Bend. Solomon 'Pollock (had done an excellent job inspecting all places serving food and it Whs felt that another year cards might be given to all persons sowing food showing their places of business Wore inspected and that Gley Were complying .with regula­ tions. Dr. Taylor gave credit to the school nurse, Miss Falconer, for her Work and said we could look for­ ward to much improvement in detecting early cases of communlc-* able diseases. Dr Taylor also stres­ sed that the time is here when, alt health boards should begin to con- Sider ways ana means in respect to ;cancei‘ control. , measuring he gave to qach a choc­ olate bar and tied together the hair of two of the girls. He next called for the boy with the biggest mouth and their were several eag­ er contestants. All walked off the platform with chocolate bars. A couple of cartons of chocolate bars were scattered through the audi­ ence. Artists Entertained Following the broadcast the members of the party presenting the Panorama, prior to their re­ turn to Toronto, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Strange who presented^ them with. a delightful lunch. Gordon Sinclair, Joe Keenan Stead, Robt. Strange. ’ Dance Was A The dance Ontario Panorama sponsored by the Exeter Agricul­ tural Society, failed to attract a crowd. The hope that with a large crowd present many would remain for the dance did not materialize. Fred Funk’s orchestra provided the music. Savage,They were Alan Jimmy Shields, Bill Baker, McStay and Dave Frank Failure which followed the at the Arena N. J. Dore was Agent In Exeter for 27 Years The funeral of the late Norman J. Dore was held Friday of last week from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. M. A. Hunt, rector of the Ti’ivitt Memorial church, of Which the deceased in his earlier life was an active member. For 27 years Mr. Dore Was station agent at Exeter for the G.N.R. was connected He was born his father, the station agent years. His wife, name was Norma Schwegler, deceased him in July, 1942, A sis­ ter, Miss Sabine Dore, aged 75, who at one time was the only lady station agent for the O.N.R. in Canada having served in that cap­ acity for 12 years, died in Victor­ ia Hospital, London, the same day that Mr. Dore was buried. Surviv­ ing are two sisters, Mrs. Harry Robertson, of Stratford and Miss Mabie Dore, - of Mitchell, Attending the funeral from a distance wore* Mr. and Mrs. and Mr. and of Toronto; Mrs. Barber Connecticut; Marys and representatives of .. C.N.R. and C. N, Telegraph, of London. The Hon, bearers wore Messrs. B. W. F. Beavers, RX Creech, F. W. Gladman, It. G, SoL don and W. t’aman. The pall­ bearers Were Messrs. H. U, Rivers^ T. Rryde, T. O. Southcott, j. A. Tratiuair, Ray Lammie and J. W. Morley. b and for 43 years he with that company, in Mitchell where' late J. H. Dore was for a number of whose maiden, pre­ Mrs* two and Chas, H. 0. SchweglOr Glen Schwogler, Pieces, Mr; and MISS Dore, Whifty, of London. The Hon, Messrs. B. W. F< of St the