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Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER l?th, 1946 Seventy-Third Year Single (Copy,, 5 cento
Lions Donate $100.00
To Bl ind Institution
The singing of carols by lujsty
voices marked the supper meeting
Of the Exeter Lions Club Monday
evening
Lions Harold Murray an d
Taylor spoke briefly on the work
being done by the Ontario Instit
ute
the
this
was
Creech spoke for
Seal
is this loc-
at Rether’s restaurant.
S.B.
for the Blind and particularly
work being accomplished in
community. A grant of $)li00
made to the fund. Lion R. N.
the Christmas
Committee and stated that
it » was the hope that sufficient
funds would be raised
county to give an X-ray chest ex
amination to all residents of the
county within the next two years,
$75.00i was voted for this purpose
A request for a donation from the
War Memorial Sick Chidren’s Hos
pital, London, was met with a don
ation 'of $50.00.
Wonderful Weather
One can hardly imagine more
perfect weather at this season of
the year than we are now enjoy
ing. There is no snow
ality and there has been little
frost, The one thing from which
many of the farmers are suffering
is a lack of a sufficient supply of
water, Owing to the dry season
many of the wells have gone dry
and farmers are compelled to draw
water for their stock. Several of
the town wells are t dry and the Public Utilities have' a number of
requests to be linked up with the
town waterworks.
in Huron
interrupted on
15 th, 1946, as
and all Rural
Visiting From the West
Mr. and Mrs. Arto Delve:
Taber, Alta., are visiting with Mrs,
Delve’s parents, ‘ Mr. and Mrs. W.
F. Abbott and other relatives.
of
NOTICE
OF HYDRO INTERRUPTION
Hydro will be
Sunday, December
follows:
Exeter, Hensall,
district feeding from Exeter station
from 1:30) p.m, to 3.00 p.m.
Dashwood, Zurich, Grand Bend
and Rural District feeding from
Dashwood and Grand Bend Stations
from 1.30 p.m. to 4.0i0' ip.m,
Hydro-Electric Power Commission
of Ontario, Exeter
Capacity Crowd at
Public: School Concert
A capacity crowd of over 400
adults packed . the Arena to enjoy
the annual Public School concert on
Friday night, The program consist
ed of choruses, dialogues and drills
contributed by the students Of each
of the six rooms.
The program opened by a few re
marks from the Chairman, Mr,
Claude Blowes. A Glee Club from
Room 6 contributed four numbers
in four part singing conducted by
the Music Instructor, Mr,. L, Wein.
The pupils of Grade 1 delighted the
audience with a singing game en
titled “The Seed ’Cycle.”'A high
light number from Room 2 was a
Square Dance. Outstanding numbers
from Room 3 were a chorus entitl
ed “A Dolly’s Tea Party” and a
boy’s Wand Drill. “ Christmas Eve
on a Trolley Car”, a dialogue pres
ented by the students of Room 4<
brought rounds of applause. A
precision drill entitled “Six Little
Milkmaids” was an engaging num
ber on Room 5’s program as was
the skit “Child Phsycology.” A
series of gyftinastic stunts by the
Senior Boys concluded a much en
joyed program^
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STORE OPEN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, DEC. 18th
ChristmasGiftSuggestions
Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’
Winter Coats
AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
These would make ideal Christmas gifts.
Small girls’ and boys’ Sets with Coat, Hat
or Helmet and Leggings, also reduced in
price.
Ladies’ and Misses’.
Brown, Sand and Navy
Gabardine Raincoats
® A real Christmas gift suggestion.
Also Girls’ Plastic Raincoats and Capes
Men’s and Boys’ TiesFancy Handkerchiefs
Gloves in Angora Wool, Kid, Chamoisette
Ladies’ Parasols
Ski Pants and Snow Suits
Blouses, short and long sleeves
Neck and Head Scarves
Hand BagsDressing Gowns
Bath Sets and Chenille Bedroom Rugs
All Wool Blankets and 'Bed Covers
Crepe and Wool Dresses
Leather Ski Mitts
Bedroom Slippers, Oxfords, etc.
Glove Special
Ladies’ natural shade pigtex gloves;
a few odd sizes; regular $2.00 and
$2.25 pair ' to clear at $1.59 pair
Ladies’ Chenille
Bed Jackets
In Blue and American Beauty.
Regular $3.50 Clearing at $2.25 each
For
Men
and
Boys
Neck Scarves
Boys’ Tie and Handkerchief Sets
Belts Braces Garters
Windbreakers Handkerchiefs
Overcoats and Suits
Bedroom 'Slippers
Felt Hats
Oxfords
Caps, Gloves, etc
Men’s and Boys’
Parkas and Windbreakers
These make very nice Christmas gifts.
They come in different colors.
Just Arrived
All sizes and widths in Dr. Neilson's arch
support Oxfords for women. These have
been very
For men,
All sizes
grey, etc.
scarce.Priced at $5.00 pair.
Bedroom Slippers
women ■ and children ... an ex
cellent Christmas gift.
Men*s Felt Hats
now in stock, in brown, blue,
at $2.75 to'$5.00 each
Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Tasty Red Plum Jam (one coupon)
Special value, 24< oz. tins ....... each 31c
V8 Vegetable Juice Cocktail
A combination of eight vegetables, tin 17c
Cocoanut
Dessicated, in bulk ................ ..... 5 oz. 25c
Monarch Sweet Mixed Pickles
Large 32 oz. mason jars ........... each 63c
DRIED FRUITS:
Natural Figs, Turkish ...........
Black Figs, California .........
Dried Peaches, fancy quality,
Dried Apricots, Whole ...........
CHRISTMAS NUTS:
Golden Mixed, no peanuts, per. lb. 45c
California “Diamond” Budded, lb. 59c
per lb. 27c
AMs
per lb. 44c
per lb. 49c
Your
Superior
Store
$1,200 Subscribed
More Still Needed
Over twelve hundred dollars has
now been subscribed to the Exeter
Agricultural Society to help meet
the expenses" in connection with the
new .park. A canvas has been made
during the past week. The follow
ing subscriptions pre hereby .ack
nowledged, .Further subscriptions
are needed for additional cattle
sheds, etc, Donations may Ibe left
■at The Times-Advocate and will be
acknowledged in these columns,
Canadian Canners ...........
G, A. Cann and Sons .....
Jones & May ....,.... .
Jones & MacNaughton
Ellerington Bros; .....
A. O. Elliot .......
Leavitt’s Theatre ...........Huron Lumber (io, .........
Win. 'Sweitzer ........
Wein Bros. .......................
Exeter Tiines-Advocate ..
Hopper-Hockey ...............
Elmer Bell ....................
W. C. Allison .................
Robertson’s Drug Store ...
Harry Swartz .........
Ken Lampman .......
W. S. Cole .............
Dr. Fletcher .....
Sout'hcott Bros. ......
Snell Bros. & Co. ,.
Tuckey Transport ..
Graham Arthur ,.....
T. Coates ...............
Guenther Transport
Flynn & .Smith .....
L. Harvey
J. A, Traquair .......
John Hodgert ........
P. H. Browning ......
Geo. Wright ...........
Wm. Gook .............
iSnelgrove Tire & Electric
(Fred Huxtable .................
Dr. J. G. Dunlop ..............
Gladman ■& 'Cochrane ....
R. Williams ...................
Fred Newton ...................
R. C. Dinney Furniture ..
T. Pry de & (Son .............
H. C. Rivers .......... .........
Jas. P. Bowey .................
Les Gibspn .......................
Earl Russell ......................
W. Martin .......................
Dr. Milner ................ .....
Deaver’s Hardware .........
Exeter Rutabaga ......'......
W. E. Middleton .............
Ed, Lindenfield .............
Fink's Meat Market .
Ed’s Machine lsjio$. •
M. W. Pf-aff
Brady Cleaners ......
Jensen- & Co. ........
J. W. Hern
South End Service .
J. IL. McKnight ......
John Ward ........
C. V. Pickard ........
F. C. Beaupre ..........
May Armstrong .......
Norman Hockey ........
C. J. iStewar-t ........
Geo. E. Wong .........
Dr. Corbet .............
Norman .Stanlake ....
Bruce Rivers ..........
Amelia Acheson ....
Tom Walker' .........
Sanders’ Grocery ....
Avalon Lunch ........
Bailey Florist ........
Wlong’s Cafe ............
Alf. Wuerth ...........
W. -H. Hodgson .......
Eid. Dorey .............
Grigg 'Stationery ....
C. Fairbairn ............
H. Laing ..................
Jim Taylor ...„.....,.... .
Elmer ILawson ........
Mr. McBride ........
P. Crocker ..............
V. Hogarth .......
Mather Bros..............
N. Stanlake .............
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General
serious-
Simon Dow
Confined to Stratford
Hospital since Friday and
ill for the past week, Simon Dow,
of lot 30, Thames Road, Fullarton
Township, died early Tuesday
morning. He had been in poor
health since February, 1943. Son
of the late David Dow, Russeldale
and Elizabeth Mitchell, he was
born in Fullarton Township on
Juno 8, 1872. On January 5, 1B98
he married Annie Jefferson af
Donnybrook, where they resided
for a time as well as at Wingham
and Hensail before moving
late home in 19)117. He was
five member of Roys
church and was an elder
time of his death. He was
member of the Canadian Order of
Foresters, at Hensall. His
passed away on August 4,
and surviving are four sons,
fred, Woodstock; Gordon and Earl
at home; and Campbell, Fullarton
Township; three brothers, Alfred,
Grimsby; Dr. David, of Woodstock
Campbell, of B'oissevain, Man.,
three sisters, Mrs. Emily Stewart,
Valley City, North Dakota, Mrs.
Johanna Kelly, Madison, Wis.,xMrs
Elizabeth Clarkson, Seattle, Wash.,
and nine grandchildren.
to his
an ac-
United
at the
also a
Wife
1942,
Wil-
Mr, and Mrs. Hiohafd Welsh at
tended- the wedding of Miss Margar
et Mary Hey and Mr. Herbert Leslie
Hooper in Colborne Street United
Church, London, on Saturday. After
the ceremony a Wedding dinner and
reception was held in the Georgian
room at Hotel Lonodn,
Mr. and Mrs, Desjardins
Observe Silver Wedding
A pleasant evening was spent at
the home of Mr, and Mrs. Clarence
Desjardine, of Stephen Township,
when members of the family sur
prised them on their 25 th wedd
ing anniversary, The evening was
spent, at cards and ginging follow-^
ed by a dainty lunch, Following
is the address.
Dear Beulah and Clarence:
We are gathered here to-night
to help you celebrate your silver
anniversary and -to wish you many
more yeai*s of happiness- together.
We know that in the past quart
er of a century you have shared
together many experiences,
unpleasant and othei' with
ness.
So
cept
may
Both Returned
House Sold for $7,750
At the auction sale oif the real
estate and household effects of the
late (Norman J, Dore Wednesday
afternoon, the house was sold 'to . _ . - • £or
Mr
Mr. Wesley Cole, of town,
$7,750, The runner-up was
Otto Brown.
some
glad
now we are asking you
this gift (silverware)
„ God’s richest blessing be with
you both until your Golden Wed
ding Day.
to ac-
and
«C.F.P.L. Goes Calling*
Aired From Exeter
The radio program “CFPL Goes
Calling” was presented in the Exe
ter Arena Monday evening when
Don Wright’s CFPL orchestra pro
vided the music for an excellent
variety program presented by sev
eral London artists. The atten
dance was disappointing to the
Exetex- Recreational Council that
are endeavoring to bring to Exeter
some high class entertainment.
About 200 were present. The pro
gram consisted of dancing, singing
violin selections and a comedian.
A local quartette, A. E. Wuerth,
E. R. Hopper, Mel. Alderson and
Claude Blowes, with H. L. Sturgis
as accompanist, was well received.
The program started at 8.3-0 and
went on the air from 9.30 to 10.
Following the broadcast three
contestants went on the stage in a
quizz contest. They were Mrs.
(Dr.) Milner, B.W. Tuckey ’and
Art Campbell.
Tuffield Ayotte
Tuffield Ayotte, well known
farmer of 14 con. Hay Township,
died Monday at his residence after
a four month illness. He was born
in Drysdale “ and had. ■ "resided ‘in
Sandusky, Mich., for 34 years. He
was in his 67th year. He was mar
ried to Margaret Corriveau, who
suvives with -four daughters, Mrs.
Joseph Hamel, Niagara Falls,"Mrs.
Pius Dietrich, Dashwood, Mrs. Geq
Williams, of Grand Rapids, Mich.,
and Erma at home; six sons, W|il-
fre~d, Urban and Richard, of Dash
wood district, Dawrence, of Wind
sor, Alvin and Douis, at home,
and 17 grandchildren. The body
rested at his late residence until
Thursday morning at 9. <30
Requiem mass was sung at St. Pet
er’s church Drysdale. Interment
was in St. Peter’s Cemetery.
a.m.
Did You Stick a Seal
On Your Christmas Mail?
Huron County residents during
(11047 and 1948 will all be given a free test for tuberculosis IF YOU
help to raise $10,00i0 in this county
by buying Christmas seals. Some of
the people of Exeter and district
have for years contributed $1.00,
$2.00 or $5,F0 each year for seals.
Othei' people have never started
buying seals, You send many more
or less expensive Christmas cards
to your friends, Why not stick a
seal on the back of each envelope,
Your friends expect to see that seal.
Remember every cent you spend for
seals will be used in Huron County
for the test. If you haven’t received
seals by mail, buy them at the Bank
or Post Office or give your donation
to any member of fhe local
tee. Your donation may be
a charity donation against
tax.
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New Home Occupied
Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Tennant and
daughter, Judy, of London, are now
occupying the new home of Snell
Bros. & Co. on Ann St. Mr. Tennant
who has been for several years em
ployed at London Motor Products
(General Motors Dealers in London)
will be shop foreman for Snell Bros.
& Co.
Mrs. Sims Passes Suddenly
Mrs. K. J. Sims, of Exeter, passed
away suddenly at her home Wed-
I nesday evening. Mrs. iSims had ibeen
around as usual during the day and
attended the auction sale at the
home of the late N. J. Dore in the
afternoon. 'She is survived iby her
husband, one son, Melvin, .of Wind
sor, and four daughters, Mrs. M.
Dayman, Mrs. Robt. Turnbull, Mrs.
Thos. Walker and Mrs. Fred Hat
ter, all of this community; also
two brothers, Ernest and Gordon
Appleton, ,of town.
NOTICE
WATER USERS
VILLAGE OF EXETER
Due to the continued dry weather
our water supply is very low. We
would ask all consumers to kindly
conserve on water, and please do
not waste it.
Thank you.
Exeter Public Utilities Commission
commit-
used as
income
Honored Before
Moving to Exeter
About fifty neighbor® and friends
gathered at the (home of Mr. and
Mrs. Roy McDonald, of Chiselhurst,
priox- to their moving to Exeter and
spent a very delightful social eve
ning in crokinole and music. In the
course of the evening Mrs. William
Martin read an address and Donald
Jolly? made the presentation of a
beautiful floor lamp. Both Mr. and
Mrs. McDonald expressed their au-
preciation. Refreshments were serv
ed; The address was as follows:
Dear Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald"
and Family:—«
It is with regret that we are
■ gathered here^With you to apend.
one mofe ’evening together before
■you leave this community. Our re
grets however, are lessened by the
fact that you are not going too far
away and that many of us will be
able to see your smiling faces again.
During the years you have lived
in our neighborhood we must attest
to the fact that you have always
been a valued help. Your enthus
iasm in the welfare of agriculture,
.your kindly manner and readiness
to co-operate with the neighbors
have contributed much to the har
mony and welfare of the commun
ity. Youi* evei’ willing help in the
section socially and otherwise con
stitute an asset which we shall
greatly miss and long remember.
No doubt you will often think
“there is no place like home” and
with those thoughts you will -think
of the friends gathered there this
evening. We realize that our loss
has Ibeen someone else’s gain and
we trust you will, return to visit us
and we assure you there will always
be a warm and kindly welcome
awaiting you.
As a token of our appreciation we
ask you to accept as tangible evi
dence of our good wishes, this lamp.
—Signed on behalf of your neigh
bors.
Returns Front Chicago
■Miss Marion Rundle, Who repre
sented Huron County at the 4-H
Club at the International Stock
Show in 'Chicago during the past
Week returned home Sunday, after
a week full of delightful experiences
spent in the windy city. Twenty-
three young people from Ontario,
comprising 8 girls and 15 boys made
the trip accompanied 'by two adults
from the Ontario Dept, of Agricul
ture.
in Stephen
The municipal elections ip .Steph"
en Township were keenly contested
on Monday and a large vote polled.
Roy Ratz was re-elected as ireeve
with 563 votes to 488 for his op-
ponent, Elmer Lawson, a member
of t-he council last year. In the con-
test for the deputy-reeve A, J. Amy
was returned with a majority of 4®
over John A. Morrissey, Willis Gill
and Henry C. Beaver Will occupy
two, pew seats -on the council along
with last year’s councillor, J, H«
Dalton,
Hensall Elects New Council
In Hensall the former councillors
were defeated at the polls in favor
of . fopr new men. Results of the vot
ing were: Robert H. Middleton,
261; Orville Twitchell, 227; William
McTurk Brown, 195; William 'G.
Parke, 152. The defeated candidates
were Edward W. Fink, 1i0(4; Melvin
Moir, 103; Howard W. Hyde, 91. At
the election 60.2 per cent, of the
vote was out, Alvin W. Kerslake
had previously been given an ac
clamation as reeve.
Grand Bend
Grand Bend held its first election
in several years. John Manore (head
ed the polls with 142; Alvin Bos-
senberry 120; Lawrence Mason 100i
Herbert Plfile 85.
Hensall Organist
Honored by Choir
Following the regular Choir re
hearsal at the Hensall United
Churcn on Friday evening -the
members were invited to the home
of Mr. and Mirs. G. Ml Drysdale
where Miss Greta Lammie, A.T.
organist „was the honored
guest. During the social hour Mr.
Cornelius 'Cook presented Miss
Lammie with an electric tea-kettle
and Miss Gladys Luker read the ac
companying address. Miss .Lammie,
although completely .taken by sur
prise, expressed her sincere thanks.
Mr. S. G. Rennie, choir leader, gave
a short address and vote of thanks
to all who arranged the presenta
tion. Rev. Sanderson also spoke
briefly. Following is the address:
Dear Greta:—
Your friends of the choir desire
•to • honor you at this -time, and to.
voice a few “ thoughts and feelings
that cannot be expressed as often,
as they deserve to be and which
increase -as -the years hurry Iby. We
recognize... the important part you
played lit "bur whole church life.
You have aiWmys--tried .to do what
you could to make our - church
•flourish and your contribution of
talent is remarkable and deeply
appreciated wherever you serve.
Since 19 3 8 you have been the or
ganist of the church and in that
oapaetiy you have been prompt; ef
ficient -and dependable, and your
service marked by the highest de
votion. There have been occasions
when the load for you has Ibeen
exceedingly heavy. Easter ' and.
Christmas, especially are important
occasions, when much (more is re
quired of the organist. But you have
measured .up wonderfully and have
labored industriously for us all,
■and your musical gifts have been
an important factor in the success
of our work as a whole. Believing
this is a good opportunity to ex
press our thoughts and feelings we
are attempting to do so now.
Around Christmas time people do
strange things tout they are always
forgiven no matter how foolish,
they seem. So we want you to ac
cept this- gift .as- a token of our
good will and gratitude for all youi*
C.M.,
■t^aw'fce. Along with it goes a good
wish for Christmas and 'also for
all the years to come. That health
and strength may be given to carry
on with your duties and that you
will not grow weary in .your Well
doing amongst us as the organist
of our church.—Signed, President
of the Choir.
Santa is Coming to Town
Santa Claus Will pay a visit to
Exeter Saturday afternoon. He will
arrive about 2.30 Via the north
and will be paraded through town
by the Exeter Band beginning at
the Blue Sunoco
There will be treats for the child
ren,
gas station.
Summary of Stephen Township Elections
Majority—-For Reeve, Hoy Ratz 75; For Deputy-Reeve, A. J. Ainy 42.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total
For Reeve
Elmer Lawson ........... 61 68 66 99 46 44 21 33 50 488
Roy Ratz ................ 32 32 35 72 58 .86 85 56 107 563
For Deputy-Reevo
A. J. Amy ................. 34 56 42 96 31 78 48 50 75 510
John A, Morrissey ...... 52 23 48 74 74 48 54 35 60 468
For Oouncil
Henry 0. Beaver ........ 68 48 77 139 40 58 50 36 53 '569
J. H. Dalton ............ 22 15 27 64 89 71 83 512-81 5.04
Willis Gill ........... 28 20 41 73 45 81 73 75 141 .577
Wellington Haist ........ 45 36 59 116 33 51 47 28 37 452
Wm. StanlakO ............ 70 87 38 43 48 58 28 23 42 437
Elected—-Willis Gill, Heftry G. Beaver,J.H, Dalton
Christmas Greetings
Published Next Week
Next week the Times-Advocate
will carry the customary greetings
of the Christmas season for the
rfaerchants and businessmen >of
Exeter. We have in the past made
a canvas for these and unfortun
ately some were disappointed be
cause we liad failed to contact
them. We will again endeavor to
contact the merchants but owing
to an exceptionally busy season
just how thorough the canvas will
be is a question. In view of this
fact we would appreciate it if any
one desiring to insert a greeting
would call or phone early So aS
not to be disappointed. As 'Christ*
mas comes on Wed. and Thurs
day is Boxing Day and & holiday,
there Will be no paper published
that week.
Dies Suddenly
Rev. Asa J. Kestie,vp*D.» 'pastor
of First Methodist Church in. Janes
ville, Ohio, ahd son of the late 'Rev,
and Mrs. J. Kestle died very slid*
denly at his home oh DOC. 4>th.
Mrs. Ready, of Exeter, is his sister.