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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-07-11, Page 1L % % i ’i z* ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT,, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 11th, 19355 This store will be closed Wednesdays at 12 o’clock noon, May 29th to Sept. 11th Get Ready for Old Boys Reunion Young Men -- You will need some outing clothes White Oxfords; Black & White; Brown & White Oxfords on sale at $2.98 in the above colors; also a few sizes at $2 and $3.50 H. S. ENTRANCE RESULTS The following are the results of the High School Entrance Examin­ ations held at the various centres under the jurisdiction cf the Exeter High School Entrance Board, First and Second Class Honours are an­ nounced. First class honours means that the candidate secured 75 per cent, or more of the total marks, Second Class Honours, that between 70 and 74 per cent, was obtained. The names and standing of those candidates who secured certificates on the recommendation of the prin­ cipals, are included in the results given. zpl USBORNE LAD IS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING During a thunderstorm which seem­ ed to centre in the vicinity of the Sunshine Line, Usborne Township, about three .n’clock Saturday after­ noon Garnet Coward, aged 17 years, was struck by lightning and instantly killed. Garnet was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Coward, of Farquhar. He was working for Mr, Ralph Batten, of the Sunshine Line and with Mr. Batten and son J,ohn, was returning from the field with a small bundle of hay on the back, of the rack. Garnet and John were sitting on the side of the rack with their feet in the wagon while Mi*. Batten was sitting on the opposite side facing out. When the lightning struck John fell from the wagon first and was picked up his father who shook him bringing him to.,. and started him for the house. Il w’as then tljat he saw Garnet fall off the wagon. One of the horses was also, struck and killed and the other was somewhat dazed. Dr. Morphy, of Woodham, was. called and was of the opinion that the lad had died instant­ ly. His watch had stopped at five minutes after three. Besides his bereaved parents, the deceased is survived by two little sisters Jean and Edna. The remains were taken to the home of his parents and the funeral was held Monday afternoon conduct­ ed by Rev. Mr. Mair. A large num­ ber of friends and relatives were present to pay their last tribute. Mrs. John Hodgert sang very sweetly ■“Some Day We‘11 Understand.” In­ terment took place in the Exeter cemetery. SIXTY-SECOND YEAR OUR Specials this week-end ■Silverwood’s Ice Cream Bricks- AU Flavors 20c — at — Grieve’s Sandwich “The Place of Better Food” — Smokers’ Supplies — Exeter Centre First Class Honours—Jean Apple­ ton, Grace Beckler, Gerald England, Murray Gordon, Richard Gordon Jack Kestle, Gordon Kleinfeldt, Le- nore Lawson, Frederick Luxton, Mil­ ford Prouty, Patsy Russell, Labelle Sims, Robert Southcott, Jean Thomp­ son, Ethel Waghc-rn, Mary Waghorn. Edward Wright, Shirley Young. Second Class Honour®—'Lorraine Armstrong, Margaret Clark, Clifford Hicks, Billy Jcnes, John Keys, Eve­ lyn Lawson, Lilyan McDonald, Helen M< rgan, Richard Stanbury, Regin­ ald Wuerth. Pass—Eileen Andrew, June Bar­ tow, Verda Dreher, Andrew Bierl- ing, Irene Brooks, Olive Caldwell, Harold Edwards, Jack Frayne, Stan­ ley Frayne, Leonard Harvey, Frank Hicks, Stanley Hicks, Thelma Hock­ ey, Orpha Hodgins, Hazel Jones, Irene Kydd, Gerald Lawson, Elmer McDonald, Freda Moore, Murray Moore, Burma Morlock, Audrey Powe Jack Smith, Carl Stire, Alden Walk­ er. Passed under the .provisions of Regulation 11 (5) of the High School Entrance Regulations — Douglas Gould, David Kestle. Hensail Centre First Class Honours'—'Jack Bell, Dorothy Dougall, Sybil Keyes, Dor­ othy Munn. Second Class Honours — Mary Clark, Goldie Cross, Pearl Harpole, Gordon Keyes, Stewart McLean, Elva McQueen, Alice Pfaff. Pass— Keith Buchanan, William Burdge, Helen Dick, Mary Farqu­ har, Irma Ferguson, Barbara Gra­ ham, Elgin Johnston, Kathleen Jones Margaret McEwen, Doreen Pepper, Douglas Sangster, Barbara Shepherd. Hubert Taylor, Wm. Graham. Passed under the provisions of Regulation 11 (5) of the High School Entrance Regulations!—'Ben- s n Dick, Nellie Fee. Da shwoocl. (’entre First Class Honours—Charles At­ chison, stiver, meyer, bull. Second Class Honours——Ada Gais- er, Freda Lovie, Harold Maier, Eu­ nice Oestrieher. Pass—'Eva Baker, Roy Baynham, Edwin Bestard, Everett Desjardine, Rita Dietrich, Lois Gaiser, Mabel Harlton, Ruby Hicks, Ruth Hopcroft Dorothy Kraft, Emerson Lovie, Earl Pickering, Jerome Regier, Joyce Ross Mona -Stebbins, Kenneth Weber, No­ ra Wilier t. Winclielsea Centre First Class Honours— Clarenqe Ford, Wilbur Greenlees, Clayton Hpirdman, Gladys Skinner. ■Second Class Honours—Ivan John­ ston, Vera Pollen, Feme Rodd. Pass—Marilyn Campbell, Wilbert Coward, Ina Ford, David Hodgson, Wilfred Hunkin, Phillip Johns, Ma- delene Rodd, Ross Skinner. Zurich Centre \ First Class Honours—Charles Hey 'Frederick Hess, Kathleen Kochems, Florence Mittelholtz, Edith Uttley. Pass — Ella Desjardine, Doreen Ducharme, Margaret Ducharme, Au­ drey Foster, Austin Hartman, Doris Jeffery, Shirley Krueger, Dolores Mittelholtz, Elsie Schilbe. The Hay Township Scholarships awaded annually to the pupils from the Township of Hay secuding the highest marks on the Entrance Ex­ amination were won as follows: (1) Frederick Hess; (2) Edith Uttley; (3) Kathleen Kochems. Appeals!—^Appeals against the re­ sults of the High School Entrance Examinations must be forwarded to the Public .School Inspector, Mr. E. C. Beacom, Goderich and must be accompanied by the appeal fee of $2 which is returned in case the appeal i® allowed. $2.69 Hundreds of Yards of Dress Goods on Sale White Sandals, Ties and Pumps White Ducks, Stripes and Plain Twill Trousers also Plain Greys at 1.50, 1.95, and “2.75 GRAND OPENING DANCE Thursday, July 11th at 9 p.m. — at — Women’s * on sale Wash . We are placing on sale this week hundreds of yards of Wash Dress Goods in Voiles Rayons, Piques, Repps, Silks, Etc. at great reductions in price. These are real bargains Prints on Sale at 17c. a yard 1,000 yards of 36 inch, good pattern prints, our regular 20c. line on sale this week at 17c. a yard. Flags and Bunting for Decorating Get your supply of Flags and Bunting early for decorating for Old Boys’ Week. Our Flags are exceptionally good values. While they last “BIG B” BRAND WORK SHIRTS 79c to $1.00 EACH BATHING SUITS FOR LADIES, MEN AND CHILDREN AT LOW PRICES BATHING SHOES—The new Sandal style at 55c. and 75c LADIES’ WHITE HAND BAGS—New styles at $1.00 each SEE OUR LARGE STOCK OF WASH DRESSES Superior Chain Store Specials for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Brunswick Sardines ... Chipso, large package Sliced Pineapple'......... Flaked Tuna Fish ....... New Potatoes .............. . 6 tins 25c. 17c. per tin 10c. per tin 15c. .. 7 lb.25c. Fancy Biscuits, good quality, several kinds Per pound ......................................... Kraft Sandwich Spread ...........per jar French’s Prepared Mustard ... per jar Red Band Jelly Powders ....... 6 pkgs. Sugar Crisp Corn Flakes ....... 4 pkgs. 15c. 18c. 10c. 25c. 25c. 3 Spruce Grove Danceland Miles South of Exeter on No. 4 Highway Phone 32 Jones & May ... SUMMER SPECIALS Aluminum Preserving Kettles, large size . . priced at 79c. ea. “Wearever” Preserving Kettles, large size . . $1.65 to $2.25 Granite Preserving Kettles........................from 50c. to $2.75 (See these kettles) SPECIAL IN ONE COAT GRANITE-WEAR Deep Pie Plates Tea Steepers .. No. IM Pud. .. No. 2 Pud.......... No. 3, Pud. .,. Bowls ................ Small Roasters 10c. 17c- 12c. 15c. 15c. 9c. 49c- Dish Pans......... Wash Basins . . . Sauce Pans . ... Water Pails .... Large Roasters . Tea Pots...........4 ■ 29c. 15c. 15c. 49c. 49c. 49c. Phone 32 OLD BOYS’ NOTES Hairy Hayter, Lome Klein- Ruth Love, Donald Reste- Ida Sweitzer, Robert Turn- REV. A. PAGE INDUCTED INTO JAMES ST. CHURCH , On Friday evening of last week Rev. Arthur Page was inducted into his new charge as pastor of James St. United church. The service was under the direction of Huron Pres­ bytery and was in charge of Rev. R. N. Stewart, of Centralia, assisted by Rev. Mr. Chandler, of Kippen. Mr. Stewart gave a very able address to the congregation stressing the im­ portance of co-operation between pastor and people. Rev. Mr. Chand­ ler addressed the minister. At conclusion of the service Mr. Mrs. Page were introduced to members of the congregation Messrs. E. J. Shapton and J. Batson. Afterwards the members repaired to the basement where a short program was carried out. Mr. W. R. Goulding led the community singing. A recitation was given by Miss Marjory Law’son and a solo by Mr. P. Vahey. A social half hour was spent and a light lunch . W’as served by the ladies. Capt. Gentle and Lieut. Huckershy, of the Salva­ tion, who are newcomers toi our midst, were present and were intro­ duced by Rev. J. W. Down. M. A. Hunt and Rev. S. M. were also present. the and the by W. Music by WILMER MARTIN and his Blue Rhythm. Boys Featuring “Little Doris” Direct from the Orient Plaza at Port Stanley Free Admission Free Parking Dancing 5 cents. Tax Paid EVERYBODY WELCOME CHAS. ISAAC, Proprietor MERNER—STEWART % HA very pretty wedding was solem-l nized at the Main iSst. United par­ sonage on Saturday, July 6th when Lyda Pearl, the youngest daughter of Mrs. Stewart and the late Fred­ erick Stewart of Exeter, was united in marriage with Mr. Gordon Mern­ er, son of Mr. Samuel Merner and the late Mrs. Merner, of Buffalo, N. Y., Rev. A. E. Elliott officated. The bride was gowned in a blue Mona Crepe dress with white acces­ sories and carried an arm_bouquet of American “ maid was who wore carried a Laurence HrKzel assisted the bride­ groom. Following the ceremony a luncheon was served at the home of the bride’s mother. Mr. and Mrs. Merner left on a short honeymoon. On their return they* will reside in Crediton. Beauty roses. The hrides- Miss Mildred Northcott a drees of rose crepe and bouquet of Sunset roses. Rev. Gordon Service Blank check books for eale at the Times-Advocate 10c. each, or 3 for 25c. THE WOMAN’S ASSOCIATION ' of the Centralia United Church will' Paint and Decorate your home for “Old Boys” with LOWE BROS. “High Standard” Paints & Varnishes Arsinate of Lead Climax Bug Killer Arsinate of Lime Paris Green FOR THE HOT DAYS Coleman Gasoline Ranges Oilstoves and Ovens Kamp Kook Stoves Electric Rangettes Come in and talk over your wants with us. A Century of Progress is what we are inviting ouir Old Boys and Girls to inspect on July 27-31. We are proud of our new pavements and sidewalks; of our modern ornament­ al light standards; of ouir pole-less and wire-less streets; of our up-to- the minute business places with their well dressed windows and fresh-painted fronts; of our homes and our churches our schools and our trims lawns and gardens, We hope t>he three generations of wandering Exeterites will approve the progress made in the first hundred years. The gefiial host of the Central Hotel reports that 'although he has been requested for a number of re­ servations already1 he still has room and in the spirit of all our citizens there will be no- hoisting of prices. Tuesday, July 3 0th evening will provide a big musical and spectacu­ lar treat. Five massed bands led by that Master bapd leader C. F. Thiele of Waterloo! will furnish a tattoo and Waterloo band a special program Hands of Hamilton, has been engag­ ed to put on a display of ‘fireworks not surpassed in this district. THE MAIN STREET UNION SERVICES iSeveral new light standards have been added during the week to those already up on the Main Street. The Public Utilities Commission are pat­ iently waiting the arrival of the re­ mainder to finish up the work o.f in­ stalling the new’ lighting system. A coating of tarvia and chip gravel has been added to the strip between the sidewalks and the road and it lias been rolled down with a power roller and now presents a very neat ap­ pearance. Traquair’s Hardware Mr. Roland' Williams, of Usborne, and his little daughter Onah, are both confined to the luouse through illness. Mr. A. J. Traquair lias been con­ fined to his bed tor several days suf­ fering from pleurisy. His condi­ tion at present is improving. Mrs. Wm. Whj'iteford, who has spent the winter with her daughters has returned to her home in Exeter Mrs. Whiteford will celebrate her 91st birthday on Wednesday of next week. Mr. David Rowcliffe, who been has nfined to' his bed in a critical condition following a paralytic stroke which die suffered at Grand Bend on June 30tli, has made splendid im­ provement during the past wcok. The union services in the United churches on Sunday last were large­ ly attended. At the morning service in James St. church Rev. Mr. Elliott who is in charge of the services, was assisted by Rev C. W. Down, of Ant­ ler, Saisk. Mr. and Mrs. Down are visiting with their daughter, Mrs. Wm. Kornick and expect to be here fcr Old Home Week. At the evening service in Main St. church, Rev. Ed­ ward Aidworth, of Canora, Sask, preached a very His ' the Mr. He . part of their wedding trip with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E, Aidworth. of Canom, splendid sermon, theme was based on the walk of disciples with Jesus t Aidworth is a Main St. Old Boy. and Mrs. Aldwor.th are spending Emmaus. 96TH BIRTHDAY Mr. James Handford, of town, cel­ ebrated his 96th birthday on Satur­ day last. 'A reception wits hold for him at his home from 6 to 10 o’clock in the evening and many friends called at his home to extend their felicitations. Mr. Handford is Ex­ eter’s oldest resident, his whole life havin, ity. for Mr. and from Toronto for the occasion. Mrs Wm. Kechie and son Frank, of Galt and Mr. Goo. Holman, of Goderich, were also present ,g been spent in this coinmitn- He is enjoying splendid health one of hits years. Mrs. Foster, and Mrs. Griffith and Maurice Miss Sadie Holman, were here ■The new McColl-Frontenac Station at the south end of the town is nearing completion. The carpent­ er work is finished and the building is ireceiving its final coat of paint. It presents a very fine appearance. The building" is forty feet square and contains a refreshment booth, inside toilets, an 18 ft. pit, wash rack and facilities for repair work. A large sign is being erected. The building will be leased and it is expected that Special mu_sic by the choir assisted by it will .open up in the course of a hold SPECIAL SERVICES on SUNDAY, JULY 14th Mio’rning service at 10.30 and Evening service at 7 o'clock This Day is called CAR SUNDAY Everyone having a car come and bring -.your neighbors and friends Rev. Mr. Stewart in charge Chris. Pink and son of London. CENTRAL HOTEL, EXETER J. J. Cox, Proprietor When in town for the Old Boys make your headquarters at the Central Hotel Plenty of reservations left. The management has done everything to make your stay a pleasant one. Comfortable rooms newly decorated and fur­ nished. Good Meals and Diningroom Service. Write for reservations now so as yoq can be sure of an enjoyable visit with us. Exeter Old Boys and Girls Association The Accommodation Committee is anxious to get the names of those who can supply either board Or lodging during Old Home Week. The rate is $1.00 per person for bed and breakfast. Mrs. W. W. Taman Miss Amelia Acheson Miss Vera Rowe Miss Allie Handford Miss Jean Sheere R. G. Seldon Saxon Fitton Richard Welsh J. W. Powell H. T. Rowe, Chairman OLD BOYS’ PUBLICITY COMMITTEE sa