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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-04-17, Page 1.«>■ 15? 4 A -r*nr* ^A^iasuED 1873 A EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 17th, 1941- :----------:-----<-------------- M1 SBmC Sixty-Eighth Y§^r 31 I1 Linoleums, Rugs, Congoleums,. Etc We have a very large stock to choose from in the following lines: Linoleums, Oil­ cloths, Congoleums, Rugs, Window Blinds Curtain Rods, Draperies, Curtain Nets, made up Curtains, etc, Get our prices on the new Spring lilies. Large size Linoleum Riigs, 101/2x12, 12x12, 12x15—very slightly imperfect, at greatly reduced prices Axminster Rugs—3 only, Seamless Axminster size 6 ft. 9 in. by 9, fit. and 1 only size* 9. ft. by 12 ft. Greatly reduced price to clear in a hurry. 0 Window Blind Special—Plain Green and Plain Cream Blinds, 37 inches wide, 6 feet z long, slightly imperfect. On sale at 79 cents each. Dominion Liquid Wax—We recommend this wax for your linoleum. Gives a nice finish and helps prevent wear. Only 65c a quart can. «• We are placing on sale this week at real bargain prices many odd lines and remnants of curtain nets. These are marked down to sell in a hurry. Wallpapers!Wallpapers! Newest styles in living rooms, dining-rooms, kitchens, halls, etc. Also a very fine selection of bedroom papers in pinks, blues, greens and yellows, all with colored ceilings and a few good bundle lots of papers at $1.25 a bundle. We still have a large range of coats to choose from. They are going fast so do not' delay as repeats are very hard to get.- Prices are very reasonable. We have a fine range of Girls’ Coats. Girls—get one of our new Sloppy Joe sweaters. Very popular just now, iiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiHitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiimiiiiiHiimiiitiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiniHiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiHiiiiiimi Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Tomato Ketchup ‘ Aylmer or Clark’s .......... Allen’s Apple Juice Large 20-oz. Tins ;......... Hillcrest Shortening The Popular Brand ........ Coufttry-Kist Peas IG-ounce Tins .............. 3 for 25c 2 pkgs. 25c 3 for 25c Black Cat Window Cleaner iXp Washes windows 'without water Jello Puddings .. • Chocolate, Vanilla, Butterscotch Brooms No advance in price 0 Aylmer Soups . f9 Tomato, Vegetable, Celery or Green Pea •> i va — - - . . • .- ■ - -^-—■■■' ——*— - - — Full line of garden seeds. Many varieties in bulk ;2i I BWIR COUNCIL A regular meeting q£ the council was held ift the Clerk’s office on Monday, April 14th, with all mem­ bers* present, The minutes of ‘ March 24th meeting were read, adopted on motion of Taylor Plghan. The following correspondence read: •Hydraulic Metals Limited, re an offer of $(25*00 for-all of the tin cans, wire, etc., at the dump, The same to be removed during 1941, The company to take all responsi­ bility as to removal, a cheque was received for said, amount and ac­ cepted. From the- Navy League re privi­lege of having a tag day during the year, preferably on a Saturday* Date to be arranged with Mr. R, N. Creech. Carried on motion of South- cott and Hern* ■Bell Telephone Co., asking per­ mission to retain some of poles own­ ed by C.N. Telegraph on Huron St, Carried on motion of Taylor and fjouthcott. IS, IF. Laurason, confirming .price of calcium* Chloride, $21,i00 per ton, FjQD'., Amherstburg, in carload lots. Motion that an ordei* be plac­ ed for the usual supply; Carried, motion by Dignan and Southcott. Mr. F'. W, Gladman that an ear­ ly meeting of the committee re farm lands inside the Municipality be called. Already called foi* Wed­ nesday eyeping, April 16th. Exeter Lions asking that U-tufns he discontinued at Main and Huron and Main and Sanders Streets, "’Re­ ferred to Dept. Mr. Ulric *Snell, asking' permis­ sion for Snell Bros. & Co. to erect a, neon sign over the sidewalk. Grant­ ed on motion of Taylor and Hern. Same to be erected under super­ vision of the Street Commissioner. ■A motion that; an order be placed with Mr. B. W. F. Beavers to buy street brooms. Carried on motion of Dignan and Southcott*-^* The . following accounts were or­ dered paitj; jCounjty of Huron, hos­ pitalization 'charges, Archibald, $24.50; Sims, $2.60; W. C. Pearce, third instalment, Tax Collector sal­ ary, $50.(00; W. C. Pearce, insur­ ance, town hall and contents, $9.3 3; B. M. Francis, insurance tool house, $4.75; P.U.C., street lighting, $2'31.129; P.U.C., hydrant rental, $350.00; P.U.C., town hall light, $2.0,3; Fred Moore, street cleaning, $14..37; R. C. Davis, do,, $18.62; J. K. .Sims; do., $1.00; S, Winer, trucking, '$7;00; Louis Day, cleap.- 'Thg' tank; <$$$0Jolla Cox, dhfrar>. drain, $11,125? Sidney Sanders,’ la­ bor, drain, $'3.25; Herbert Ford, labor, drain, $'3.50; Wm. Andrews, cleaning streets' and roads, $39.80; Wm, Waging, night ' constable, $30.i00. 'Passed on motion of Hern and Taylor. The collection of garbage will be made on May 6th, 1941, and following. Adjournment by Southcott. the and and was days Phone 32 Your » Superior Store II IIK KELVINATOR FOUR FEATHERS” JUST ARRIVED—SEE THE 1941 MODEL AT OUR STORE GARDEN SEEDS 7 for 25c GARDEN PEAS 10c lb. . BANTAM CORN 15c lb LET US DEMONSTRATE THE NEW EASY WASHING MACHINE We have a full Steck of poultry equipment, including Electric Brooders, Coal Brooders, Feeders and Founts. Starters ♦ and Grow Mash Old English No-Rub, 53c pt. Johnson Gio coat, 59c pt. Hawes Floor Gloss, 59c pt. Scrub Brushes, 15c to 50c Linseed Soap, 25c can Lemon Oil, 25 c bottle Old English Wax, 53c lb. Johnson Wax, 59c lb. Hawes Wax, 43c lb.' Dry Mops, 69c to $1.50 Wallpaper Cleaner, 15c Can Wallpaper Remover, 25c bottle Buy Chek-R-Tabs for Baby Chicks We have a few second hand Oil Stoves add Cook Stoves at * 4 a real buy Traqu air’s Hardware TINSMITHING SIGN WORK PLUMBING Harold Broderick, of St* Cathar­ ines, spent the holidays in town. In the report of the trousseau reception for Miss Lulu Lindenfield Which appeared in our paper last week we inadvertently left out the names of four of the ladies who assisted in the tea room, viz: Mrs. C. L. Robertson, Miss Meta Salter, Mrs. W. Horn and Miss Verna Coates. * * Mrs. W* E* Middleton and Gary attended the golden wedding an­ niversary of Mrs* Middleton’s par­ ents, Mr. And Mrs* Thos. Wash­ burn, at Klrkton, on Tuesday. Bone Fractured Mr. Thos. DinUey, while working in technicolor With RALPH RICHARDSON, C. AUBREY SMITH, JOHN CLE­ MENTS, and JUNE DUPREZ. Action Drama Love With the British 'Forces in the Egyptian Sudan where the camera could only penetrate by plane. Leavitt’s Theatre Monday, Cohtinous from 2 p.m. UNDER AUSPICES OF THE CENTRALIA WAR SERVICES UNIT Proceeds for the Toronto Tele­ gram British War Victims’ Fund . Matinee 25c; Evening 35c . Added Feature “CANADA CARRIES ON” hi his garden on Good Friday stop-, ped into a hole and, twisting his ’ I.O.O.F. Members No. 07 Will . . . ........ .in the Mahi St* United chtlrcli On Sunday, April 27th, at 7 p.m., when they will, be addressed by Rev. N* X Woods, M.A. The brethren Will meOt at the lodge rooms at 6.30 Au visiting members are wei- foot', broke a 'small bone in the right ankle. DIVINE SERVICE Of tiie Exeter IkO.O.F. attend Divine Worship W. E. BalkWlU, N.G, te. A, Howald, $ce, EASTER SERVICES In Tidvitt Memorial Ghm’ch A large congregation was pro* sent for the Easter service jn Tri* yitt Memorial Church on Sunday morning, Rev, M. A. Hunt, the rector* ^ave a forceful address, ap­ plying the Easter story to the pre­ sent heeds of mankind, The choir rendered the anthem “King of Kings”, with Mrs. Lloyd Linden­ field taking the solo part. Holy Communion was dispensed. Holy Week services were held in the various churches of Exeter dur­ ing the past week and were climax­ ed by a Good Friday service in Trivitt Memorial church in the ev­ ening, The special speakex* for the occasion was Rt, Rev, Chas. iSea- ger, of London, -Bishop of Huron. There was a good attendance. A •quartette, Mrs. G. Wright, Mrs. L. Lindenfield, Mr, Gerald Skinner and Mr* Arthur Middlemiss sang “The Old Rugged Cross", In Caven Church •Caven Presbyterian Sunday School had .a large attendance for their special Easter services- Two Eas­ ter numbers, a song, "Springtime Coming”, • and a selection, “The Lilies of the Field", were given by a group of girls. The special Easter story was told to the 'Schoo1 by Miss L. Jeckell. At the morning church service the congregation had the privilege of hearing Doctor D. Wardlaw Tay­ lor, Clerk of the General Assemb­ ly, deliver a fine Easter message. The sacrament of (Baptism was ad­ ministered by Dr, Taylor, when Elizabeth Ann, daughter of Rev. D, C. Hill and Mrs. Hill, was received into the church. 'Elizabeth Ann’s dress was one made by her great­ grandmother anti used for her grandmother’s baptism many years ago, At the evening service a group of senior girls under Mrs. Mason’s training presented the pageant, “The Challenge of the Cross”, in a very impressive -manner, The parts were taken by Irene Kydd, Jean Kirk, Mary Easton, Dorothy Kydd, Shirley Moir, Shirley Mason and Annie Mason. ■Easter lilies in the 'Sunday School and church added to the Easter ser-- Vices. FLOODY—-LINDENFIELD A bride and groom who are to reside in Windsor following their wedding trip, were principals in a pretty springtime wedding in James st. United Church, Thurs­ day, Rev, Arthur (Page Officiated at the ceremony which united Lulu Pearl, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, E. Lindenfield, and Norman George Baxter Floody, only son of Mr. and Mrs. David Floody, of Blyth. Giv­ en in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white sheer with full skirt and tight bodice, with short, embroidered bolero. Her tulle veil pf shoulder length fell from a shirred halo, and she carried a shower bouquet of white rosebuds and sweet peas. Miss Maud Bolton, of London, as bridesmaid, was in heavenly blue sheer fashioned simi­ lar to the bride’s with quilted bolero and matching turban. Her flowers were a nosegay of roses, sweet peas and forget-me-nots in shades of blue and pink. Alvin Lindenfield was groomsman, and the ushers were Gordon and Kenneth Lyon, cousins of the groom, was at the softly during accompanying .... .......BBI miss, the soloist, who sang “Through the Years’’, in pleasing voice, dur­ ing the signing of the register, {Following the ceremony, the wed­ ding reception was held at the Cen­ tral Hotel. Mrs, E. Lindenfield re­ ceived the guests wearing a gown of soldier blue crepe embroidered in navy, smart navy and white hat and corsage of pink sweet peas. The groom’s mother was in navy and printed silk redingote ensemble, navy hat with crown of pastel flow­ ers and her corsage pf pink carna­ tions. For travelling the bride was chic in navy fitted coat, navy and white accessories and twin silver foxes. The many friends of the bride and groom will join with the Times- Advocate in extending' congratula­ tions and best wishes. APPOINTED CHAPLAIN Rev. J. G. Fqlcpnbridge, of tralla, 1st Lieutenant with Middlesex-Huron Regiment, been appinted Chaplain to the ferin-Haldimand Rifles, with the honorary commission of Captain. He will be stationed nt Niagara-on- the-fLake. C'em- the has Duf- Mr. W. R. Goulding ■console and played the ceremony, also Mr. Arthur Middle- FAWCETT—FINKBEINER A quiet but pretty wedding solemnized at the home of GACKSTETTER—PRICE A pretty wedding was solemnized at the Evangelical church, parson­ age, Dashwood, on Saturday, Ap­ ril 12th, at 12.30 o’clock, when Rev, Roppel united in marriage Esther, eldest daughter of Mr*' and Mrs, ■Ben Price, of Dashwood, to El­ more Gaekstetter, youngest son of Mr,, John Gaekstetter of Dashwood and the late Mrs, Gaekstetter, The bride looked charming in a floor­ length gown of white satin, long leg-o’-mutton sleeves with lace in­ serts, Her long veil was held in place with orange blosspms, Miss Dorothy IPrice, of Dashwood, sister Of the bride, was bridesmaid, dress­ ed in a floor-length goWn of rose satin, with white accessories, The groom was supported by his bro­ ther, Edward Gaekstetter, pf Zur* ich* Following the ceremony a wed­ ding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents. For travel­ ling the bride chose a rose sheer dress, rose hat, .beige coat and black accessories. Following a short honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Gackstet- ter will reside on the groom’s farm on the ieh. Goshen Line, south of Zur- ... — ■ .. WAR SERVICE FUND quota for Exeter was set at for the War Services Fund. DEATH OF MRS. QUANCE Mrs. Mercy Quance passed away Tuesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Beer, Grand Bend. A few months ago Mrs. Quance suffered' a sei'ious illness but she had improved greatly and was able to be up each day and en­ joyed knitting for the soldiers. She was in Exeter Sunday and Mon­ day. The deceased was in hei’ 86th year. Born in Usborne, her maiden name was Mercy Bailey, daughter of the late Richard Bailey. She was united in marriage with the late Richard Quance who predeceased her in 19'34. They lived in Usborne and Biddulph before coming to Exeter 48 years ago. She is sur-- vived by three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Nelson Clarke, of Us- foorne; ' Mrs. Beer, • who recently moved from Exeter to Grand Bend; Richard B., and E, Maurice Quance, of town and Mrs. Patterson, of De- troit; also 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. The eldest daughter, Mrs. D. Russell, died in 1932. Mrs. P. Skinner, of town is her only surviving sister. The funeral will be held, from E. R. Hopper’s Undertaking parlors Thursday at -2.30 p.m., Conducted by Rev. N. J. Woods, of Main ,St. United Church, of which the de­ ceased was a member. In Main St. Church The Young People’s Union Main.St, United. Ch.ur.ch enjoyed an. Easter sunrise service at the church -on Sunday morning. They met at 7 a.m. Miss Eva Pearce was in charge of the service and was as­ sisted by Miss Dorothy Davis and Fred Walter. Communion was served in the church. Following the service the young people adjourned to the parsonage for breakfast. The pulpit of the Main St. Un­ ited Church was adorned with a cross, Easter lilies and ferns, a beau­ tiful setting for the Easter services. There was a fine attendance. The choir sang "The Resurrection Morn" with Frank Wildfong and Miss Dorothy Davis taking solo parts, A duet “Love Divine", was sung by Mrs. N. J. Dore and Frank Wildfong. The pastor, Rev. N, J. Woods, spoke on “The Resurrec­ tion", the most decisive fact in his­ tory. A reception was held for new members. At the evening service the choii’ sang “Angels of Easter” with Misses Dorothy Davis and Hel­ en Dignan and Frank Wildfong tak­ ing the solo parts. The -pastor’s subject Was “The Meaning of ter.” I» Laines St. Church of Eas- was _________ ... .... ____ __ the 'bride’s mother, on Saturday, April 12th, at 1.30 o’clock, when Miss Helen Kathleen, , daughter of Mrs. Isabella and the bate George Michael Finkbeiner, was united in marriage to Mr. Albin John Fawcett, youngest son. of Mr. and Mrs. John F'awcett, of Forest. The bride, wearing a floor-length gown of pink sheer with quilted' shoulders and - bodice; with" a shoulder-length pink tulle veil, gathered to a coronet of pearl-toned orange blossoms, and carrying a shower bouquet of pink roses and sweet peas, entered the living room on the arm of her brother, Mr. Rus­ sell Finkbeiner, of Crediton, to the strains of Lohengrin’s wedding march, played by Miss Margaret Fawcett, of Forest, sister of the groom. The ceremony was per­ formed by Rev. Arthur Page un­ der an arch prettily decorated pink and white and banked ' ferns. After the ceremony Margaret Fletcher Of Exeter ‘‘‘Be cause". Following the mony a wedding luncheon was ed. ___2„ _2_____ -2__2.22. _ happy couple left for a short honey­ moon, the bride travelling in a gray tailored suit with' navy ac­ cessories. Guests were present from Wallaceburg, Wyoming, {Forest, Cre­ diton and Varna. The TimeS-Ad- vocate joins the many friends in congratulations and best wishes their future welfare. THE The $1,000 The town went away over the top in a real lively campaign that reflects ■credit on all the workers and sub­ scribers. To date the total amount subscribed amounts to $1,713.40. Of this amount $1,629,40 was in cash and $84 in deferred payments. The total number of subscribers was 442. with with. Mrs. sang cere- serv- Amid showers of confetti the THE WAR TIME COMMITTEE The Committee has received ac­ knowledgments with thanks for socks and sweaters from the fol­ lowing boys who enlisted within the . last few weeks: E. W. Sanders, W. L. Thomas, Dr. J. M, (Harvey, Dr. ; W. E. Week-es, F. ,E„ HopctpU, .Leo* : nard J. Wein, -L. ,L. Wells, W. G. Cutting, H. ,G. Anderson,'J. W. Jes- ney, E. M. Harness, W. B. Abram, W. E. 'Coward, Lawrence Baynham, H. F. Loree, (Ralph Delbridge, Ev­ erett Pollen, 'Roy Kirk, Douglas Triebner, Andrew Bierling, (Sidney Stire, John Donald Winer, Bartie Motz, R. Witmer. Several other boys have not yet called -for their sweaters and socks, and it may >be that some enlistments have not yet been reported to the committee, who have to depend on the people of the district to send in the boys’ names, numbers, etc. for D.D.G.M. VISITS -EXETER CHAPTER O.E.S. A chapter 'room appropriately and beautifully decorated with ■spring flowers and softly glowing candles, greeted the District De­ puty Grand Matron oh her official visit to the Exeter Chapter O.E.S. on Wednesday evening, April 9th, when the work of the Order, as re­ quested by her, was exemplified by the 1041 officers. In her official re­ marks she expressed herself as high­ ly pleased by the efficiency of each ^nd every officer, and commented most favorably on the high standard of the' Work. , Her address to the Chapter was of an Easter character, Before leaving she Was (presented with a gold cross and chain on be­ half of the officers and members. Lunch and a social concluded evening. the Mr. 0. V. Pickard has been pointed census eomiftlssioner ap- ___ (for HtUfon-iPetth rldlhg. Prospective enumerators .for the different dis­ tricts are now being selected. At James St, United church ial Easter services were held, Easter music predominating. At the morning service the choir sang an anthem, “To-day the Lord is Risen" by Kountz, and a three-part chorus, "Joyous Bells of Easter", by Nolte was sung by a number of young ladies. The pastor, Rev. A. Page, took for his theme “The Transfor­ mation of Tragedy”. Communion was served at the close. There was a splendid congregation, Easter lilies and flowers adorned the pul­ pit. At the evening service the choir rendered a sacred cantata, “The Victorious King”, by Nolte. Solo parts were taken by Miss Reta Rowe, Carfrey Cann, E. Lindenfield, Miss Helen Pellhale, Mrs. Sturgis and Miss Pearl Wood; a men’s two- pai't song and a ladies’ two-ipart song; duets by Mrs. Goulding and Miss Jean Sheets, Miss Reta Rowe -and Walter Cutbush, and Mrs. Rob­ ertson and Mrs. Lindenfeld; a trio by Walter Cutbush, A. E, Wuerth and E. Lindenfield. An extra solOfc “Hosannah" by Gyannler, was sung .by Mrs. Sturgis. A lily-decked cross supplemented the flowers Of the morning service. spec- with PRESENTATION A number of friends of Miss Dor­ is Hay hold a party in her honor on Thursday evening of last 'Wreck in the Efceter Opera House. Miss Hay left Sunday tor Kitchener where she has secured a position with the Do­ minion Tire Company. The even­ ing was spent in court whist and. dancing. During the evening Miss Hay wag presented with a lovely compact for which she expressed her appreciation. Refreshment's wore served, • SKINNER*—RYCKMAN A pretty wedding was solemnized a the Main St. United Church par­ sonage, Exeter, Saturday, April 12, at 10.30 a.m., when Gladys Viola Ryckman, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ryckman, was un­ ited in marriage to Gerald Franklin Skinner, youngest son of Mrs. Skin­ ner and the late Samuel Skinner. Rev. N. J. Woods officiated. The bride looked smart in a tailored suit of tea blue with a corsage of pink roses. She wore a pretty flow­ ered hat and black accessories. She was attended by her sister, Mrs. Rus­ sell Finkbeiner, of Crediton, and Harold Skinner, brother of the groom, was best man. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents for the immediate families. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner left on a short honey­ moon to London and points south. On theii’ return they will reside in Exeter. Best wishes and congratu­ lations will be extended by a. host of friends with whom the Times- Advocate joins. TRANSFERRED TO LONDON Mr, 0. M. Aylen, who for several years has been accountant at the Exeter branch of the Bank of Mont­ real, is being transferred to the City Hall Branch in London, Mr. and Mrs, Aylen and family are at prosfent holidaying at Verona. Mr. Aylen has been Scoutmaster for the local troop and will be missed In Exeter. They Will move to London In the near future, Mr, R. R,y Ring, of Collingwood, has taken Mr. Ay* Ion’s .place in the bank here* Welen’s .place in the bank here, welcome him to Exeter. Mrs* Bred Hogarth, town,. con­ tinues quite ilk All members of the family were home over Easter. RED CROSS NEWS The battle of the Atlantic is the knitters’ opportunity. Turtle-neck, sleeved sweaters, and 2G-inch sea­ boot stockings (page 19 in knitting book) are urgently needed by the navy. Sailors in the Royal Navy and Merchant Services of Canada are the special interest of knitters at the present time, and in asking those who knit to do a share for the sailors you are reminded that the battle of the Atlantic is of vital im­ portance to this continent. Some organizations are knitting these articles exclusively for the next two months. The Units of the Exeter Branch are to be congratulated on the splen­ did work they are sending in, and considerable interest has been shown, in the display of work on exhibition in Mr. Hopper’s window. In view of the great need of British civilians we earnestly hope our workers will not slow up on the work given out. We are on a quota system now and Mrs. Fraser, Chairman of the On* tario Division Women’s War Wotk Committee is anxious that we fill our quota if possible. The articles received at the Red Cross rooms on April 10 for ship* ment are as follows; Socks, 328' pairs; seamen’s stockings, 3 pairs;1 seamen’s boot stockings, 15; sweat* ers, 125; turtle-tiock sweaters, 3 J scarves, gloves, blazers, 'blouses cloths, pyjamas, ...... dressing gown, peiksoiial property bag, 1; largo quilts, 77; crib quilts, 8: afghan, i; large wool blankets, 3; and other refugee articles, 153« Also 16 layettes composed Of 886 In the near future a Salvage Campaign win be (carried! out, so pleaso save all your scrap material to increase the funds of the Red Cross* turtle-ticck sweatees, 36; helmets, 27; mitts ahd broadcast wristlets, 6;i 1.9; shorts, 19; shirts, 18}i 21; 133; i; 45 dresses mats, 1 ... handkerchiefs, 83; wasti towels, 4 J’ 13; L. M Howey, 4