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Mcknight & walper open new ladies store
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NEAT STORE OPENS
Knight & Walper are holding the
I grand opening of the new ladies
wear store in Exeter this week
end. The building, formerly occu
pied by the Bell Telephone Com
pany, has been completely ren-
novated for the display of cloth
ing. Modern display counters and
stock shelves feature the attrac
tive store. Mrs. Edith Boyle, of
Exeter, will manage the business.
—Jack Doerr, Exeter
Partners Active
busi-
and
Grand Opening
This Weekend
McKnight and Walper’s ;
ern ladies wear store will
in Exeter this weekend.
A grand opening of three
—Thursday, Friday and Satur
day—-has been planned to intro
duce the store to the public.
Ladies of the district are invited
to visit the
full line of
display.
Highlight
be a draw
suit. All
during the
ible for a
The prize
fashioned suit made to measure
by the famous Tip Top Tailors.
Manageress of the store is Mrs.
Derry Boyle who is well known
in Exeter. Mrs. Boyle has had
considerable experience in the
retail trade and she is well
qualified to serve the women in
the district in the clothing line.
Attractive Store
Feature of the new store is its
attractiveness. Modern, window
display cabinets in natural-
finished birch provide a smart
setting for the showing of mer
chandise. Cupboards and stock
shelves are also of attractive
birch. The store is painted in a.
soft, pastel shade which presents
a bright and clean look. A well-
lighted three-angle mirror is
provided for customers. Dressing
rooms are installed in the rear
of the store to enable ladies to
try on merchandise.
Among the famous names
which the store will handle are
Grand’mere, Holeproof, Luxite,
Wonder Bra, Rickey and Ideal
Dresses, Tip Top Tailors an<L
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open
In Community
Proprietors of the new
ness are Len McKnight
Norm Walper, who have already
established a sound business
reputation in their men’s wear
Shop.
These two progressive business
men purchased the men’s cloth
ing stora from Mr. W. W. Taman
four years ago. Since then, they
have thoroughly remodelled the
building into one of the most
modern clothing stores in West
ern Ontario.
Both are veterans of the sec
ond World War and both are
active in community activities.
Len McKnight was born and
raised in the Brucefield commun
ity and spent his early life
the farm. He was educated
Clinton Collegiate.
Prior to the war, Len was
gaged in the farm implement
business in Exeter. When liosil-
ities broke out, he joined
Highland Light Infantry
and
on
at
Johnston tailored suits, Sportrite
sport clothes and Gordon McKay
products.
The merchandise offered in
cludes hosiery, lingerie, sweaters,
dresses, ready-to-wear and made-
to-measure suits, skirts, slacks,
sport coats, shortie coats, blouses
and handbags.
Feature Better Lines
The store will feature better
lines of ladies clothing, although
it will offer a complete range in
all prices.
The store is located on the
west side of main street in the
building formerly occupied by
the Bell Telephone Company.
Friendly and. courteous service
will be the business policy of the
new store. As in the men’s wear,
McKnight & Walper will strive
for happy and cordial relations
with their customers, and encour
age a congenial atmosphere in
which visitors may feel free to
browse around at any time.
clays
store and inspect the
new merchandise on
of the opening will
foi’ a lady’s tailored
who visit the store
weekend will be elig-
ticket in this draw,
will be a smartly-
Painted With
Another Bright, New Store
Yes, Spred Satin makes an at
tractive setting for McKnight
& Walper’s new Ladies' Wear.
You'll enjoy the bright and
colorful atmosphere when you
visit this modern store.
Spred Satin in your home.
Congratulations
McKnight Walper!
Lindenfields
McKnight & Walper
Ladies Wear
Johnston
Salutes
for you
Hand-cut and tailored for
you alone by Johnston!
You select the fabric and colour, the style
that's right for you. It’s tailored for you alone
to assure perfect, flattering fit.
Exclusive Exeter Dealer
orchestra. He started his music
career at 15 when he joined the
Dashwood Band under the leader
ship of Ted Walper. After two
years with the orchestra he
moved to
where he was
man of the
qualifying as
maker.
Norm spent
the service—R.C.E..
turn, he was employed at Graham
Arthur’s service station as book
keeper for three years before
joining Len McKnight in the
clothing business.
Norm, his wife Irene, and two
daughters, Sandra and Linda,
live on Sanders Street, Exeter.
He is a member of several social
organizations, likes alley bowl
ing, and is a member of the
T-Iuronla Male Chorus, Male
Quartette and the Exeter Citi
zens Band.
When asked what his greatest
attribute toward success in busi
ness is, he says: "Doing unto
others as you would have them
do unto you.”
•the orchestra
Somervilles Limited
promoted to fore
ink department,
a printing ink
several years in
On his re-
Len McKnight and Norm Walper on the
opening of their new ladies’ wear store.
Ladies of Exeter and district will be as
sured of quality products at fair prices
from these fine Johnston dealers.
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Ladies! You Are Invited To Attend The
GRAND OPENINGOUR COMPLIMENTS TO McKNIGHT & WALPER
McKnight & walper
LADIES WEAR
An Attractive, New Store Exclusively For The Ladies
Thurs
Free Draw
FOR A
Tailored Suit
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the
and
the
Len
managed
In 1949,
It’s a smart new store., highlighted by lovely plywood panel
ling and beautiful display counters purchased from Dash
wood Planing Mills Ltd., Dashwood. You’ll enjoy shopping
at McKnight & Walper Ladies’ Wear.
Everyone visiting the new
store during the opening will
receive a free ticket on this
draw,
Attractive Display Counters
Dashwood Planing Mill Ltd
PHONE 60 DASHWOOD
six years in Canada
United Kingdom.
After his discharge,
turned to Exeter and
the local locker plant,
he joined with Norm Walper to
purchase the men’s clothing busi
ness.
Len is married to the former
Mabel Robinson, of Clinton, and
they have three children—San
dra 16, Dean 10 and Barry 5.
Active in the community, Len
is a past president of the Exeter
Legion, a past Noble Grand of
the I.O.O.F., a member of the
Lions Club and a member of the
Masonic Lodge.
Norm Walper was born at
Dashwood and at the age of five,
moved with his parents to Mr.
and Mrs. Edmund Walper’s farm,
two and one half miles north of
Dashwood. He. was educated
there and worked on the farm
until the age of 20. He is proud
of his association with the farm
and says they were the best
years of his life.
Norm moved to London to
play with the Wilmer Martin
SUITS unlimited!
The STYLE . . .
The COLOUR.
The FABRIC you want
Where else can you shop for a suit, and- know you’ll find exactly what yon
want? Where else can you select from hundreds of fabrics in the newest
weaves, patterns and colours . . . in checks, plaids, stripes, plain shades
and novelty weaves ?
Where, else, can you select from dozens
have your choice hand-cut and tailored
. . . for as little as . . .
up-to-the-minute fashions, and
your individual measurements
$49.95
Other Ranges $59.50 to $69.50
Only at
McKnight&Walper
LADIES WEAR
exclusive dealer far
Best Wishes
to Len McKriight and
Norm Walper on the
Opening
Meet....
Mrs. Edith Boyle, manageress
of McKnight & Walper Ladies
Wear. Her years of experience
in the Indies’ clothing business
assure yon of excellent serv
ice. She'll be happy to help
you.
Modern Fashions
For Milady"
of your
Ladies Wear
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