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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-06-12, Page 1Sbst^Elpith Yea$ TO REACH OBJECTIVE Of which, tour- McDonald—skinner a club win the WALDRON—HOCKEY BUY VICTORY BONDS 1 ' * Zurich au(I for Sijtxiilax’ piped into Kiltie Baud. Boy Scouts was lovely in a and lace street- a blue and rose matching acces- 1'lto transfer of the residence Of ■ Mr. Charles 1’tickey to Mr. Witt, H. Wood is reported by W. C. Bearce. Bhe present tenant will remain in the house. AGED LADY IS SERIOUSLY INJURED The many friends in Exe- join with the Times-Advo- extending best wishes. DRUMHEAD SERVICE AT CLINTON Kincardine, sen of Mr. J. Waldron, of Grand bride sheer STRAWBERRY SUPPER THURSDAY, JUNE 19th CREDITON UNITED CHURCH Served from (H o 8 p.m. Adm.: 35c and 20c PASTORAL CHANGES ESTABLISHED 1873 MlIllllllllllliiillilIllllN EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 12th, 1941 9 We have an exceptionally large stock of men’s furnishings suitable for Father’s Day gifts, including Ties, Socks, Shirts, Braces Garters, Linen Handkerchiefs, Shoes, Suits. Initialed Handkerchiefs, an excellent Father’s Day gift, at 25c and 35c each Linens for the June Bride In spite of the shortage of linens we still have a large stock of linen table cloths, towellings, towels, etc., at very attractive prices. Pumps Oxfords Widths AA to E—Combination Fitters We carry a large range of white shoes in low, mediittn and high heels, get a variety of styles ip either pumps or ties in plain white or with tan trim, expect this week to have, a few pairs also with blue trim. Beach Shoes with Wedge Heels A variety of colors in these smart wedge heel sport shoes, open or closed toes, $1.50 to $2.25 pair Saddle Strap Barge Oxfords All White or Tan Trim—An ideal summer shoe—$2.25 to $2.98 Reduced Prices on Sisman’s Scampers Men’s sizes at $2.29—Boys’ at $1.99—Youths’ at $1.79—Child’s at $1.49 Nothing will give more wear for the money than a pair of Sisman’s Scampers Young Men’s Summer Trousers, Windbreakers, etc. Get a new pair' of Tropical or Wash Trousers and a summer windbreaker and be coot Also full range of boys’ summer shorts carried in stock. miiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifi Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Klik (Canned Roast Pork) i* A new ready-to-eat Pork Product *”*' LJL Van Camp’s Tomatoes asipI? Ilr Choice quality, large 28-oz. tins®®***® LLC Hillcrest Shortening The Popular Brand . Rinso Large • Package ....,.... 2 lbs. 25c each 22c Dutch Sett Onions In good condition, while they Aylmer Canned Peaches Choice Quality, 15-oz. tins ...... Pearl Soap Deal 4 Bars Soap and lovely Crystal Bowl Marshmallow Fruit Blossom Biscuits Made by McCormicks iast^ jbs.25c 2 for 25c Phone 32- JOneS & May Your Superior Store New. Life for grubs and cutworms, when planting. Also for celery, raddi§h, cabbage, potted plants, potato plants, tomato, cucumber and garden flowers Also new life to the plant" 5 lbs. for 25c 10 lbs. for 45c 20 lbs. for 75c Also Paris Green, Arsenate of Lead, Arsenate of Lime, Bordeaux Mixture and a good assortment of sprayers for spraying We have a large stock of Coleman Stoves and Hot Plates. New Perfection Stoves, Ovens, one and two burner Don’t forget the EASY WASH MACHINE at all different prices Kilzem Stock Spray, Purina Cattle Spray in bulk Now is the time to have your eave troughing done. Also roof work. Please come in and talk your work over with us. Our store is full of gifts for the June bride. Traquair’s Hardware TINSMITHING SIGN WORK PLUMBING Attend Wedding Mr. and Mrs, (Seo. Wright and Mi’S. Skeltoh were in London Sat­ urday attending the marriage of Miss Ruth Christine Watson to Mr, Clyde S. Heamatt, sou of Col. W. J. and Mrs, Henman, The mar­riage took place in Elrst St. And­ rew’s Church with Dr. J, Y. Mac­ Kinnon performing the ceremony. ■ Exeter’s new bridge has been in use fpr the past week. There is considerable work still to be done before the job is finished. Mrs. Ida Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Stewart and Mrs. ft. N, Creech attended Convocation in London Thursday of last week, - Mr. Bor­ den Sanders graduated from West­ ern With hiS.B.A. degree. Lions Club Meets . in Dashwood The Exetei’ Lions Club enjoyed a meeting at Addison Tieman's Hotel in Dashwood Monday evening. Reeve George Armstrong, of Hay township, and the members of the council were the guests of the club and the business men of Dashwood were Well represented at the meet­ ing. Mine Host Tieman served a splendid meal. Lion Tamer T. O. Southcott led the gathering in sing­ ing and Tail Twistex’ U. Snell col­ lected numerous fines amid much hilarity. The guest speaker' for the evening was Past District Governor Bill Carroll, of Mitchell. Ixx a very humorous and entertaining manner ho told, of his trip to the Lions In­ ternational convention which met at Havanha, Cuba. His address was roundly applouded. Reeve Geo. Arsmtrong and Dr. R. H. Taylor spoke in appreciation of the work of the Lions Club and of their pleasure at being, present. Officers were elected for the coming year. H. C. Rivers will succeed C. V. Pickard as the new president: first vice, Dr. Dunlop, second vice, T. O. South­ cott; third vice, U, Snell; Lion Tam­ er, E. R. Hopper; Tail Twister, W,. E, Middleton; secrotttry-treksurof, J. P. fiowey; -directors for two years, J. A. Traduaif, Dr. Cowen; for one year, H. O. Southcott and W. E. Middleton. Exeter Doubles Its Quota Huron County with a quota $1,400,000 in the Victory Loan drive was the second, county ip the Dominion of Canada to oversub­ scribe. The slogan fox’ Huron was to reach its objective the first week and with this in view canvassers and investors were enthusiastic and the loan went over the -top. Exeter with g quota of $59,700 subscribed close to the $120,000 mark. Hen­ sail, with a quota of $19,650, sub­ scribed $61,350, going more than 200' per cent over the top. In the townships the canvassing has not been as easy,; although good re­ sults are being shown. Stephen Township, with a quota of $71,400 has subscribed about sixty per cent, Usborne Township, with a quota of $49,300 ‘ ’ ............. amount, quota of fifty per over the While . _ gone over the top there is to be no letup in the drive for funds. Can­ ada must raise $600,000,000 but vastly more than this is needed. If you have not subscribed to the loan, do so as soon as possible- Every available dollar is needed. Sacrifices must be made. We’ are at WAR! In the Victory Loan Campaign Hensall has raised $70,000 and is still leading in the percentage of subscriptions over the quota. Hay -township is making good progress at $43,600. Hensall is boasting nine 'blue pennants displayed in front of the Town Hall which is tastefully decorated with the pat­ riotic colors and flags. The places of business are also gaily decorated. have almost reached this Hay Township, with a $71,750, has Taised about cent. Tuckersmith is well top. some municipalities have Mrs. Ann McCurdy, of Exeter, was seriously injured in an auto­ mobile accident on Sunday after­ noon while riding with her daugh­ ter, Miss Tena McCurdy, The two were motoring south on No. 4 high­ way, At the Huron-Middlesex boundary, five miles south of Exci­ ter, a car travelling ahead of Miss McCurdy stopped to make a left turn as there was a car coming from the opposite direction. Miss McCurdy, being unable to stop or turn out owing to the approaching car on one side of the road and a cement culvert on the other, crashed into the back of the standing icar. Her mother suffered a fractured leg and a fractured elbow and suf­ fered from shock, She was removed to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, Miss Alma Bunzlow, of Lucan, was driver Of the car that was hit arid with her a$ a passenger was Mr. Isaac Gower. He suffered a head laceration. The front of the Mc­ Curdy car was badly dented and damaged. Constable J. C. Coffey, of Lucan, is investigating. The marriage of Miss Gladys Doreen Skinner, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Skinner, of Elimville, and Reginald J., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. McDonald, of Exe­ ter, was solemnized at the Thames Road Manse on Saturday, June 7, at 2.30 p,m( The bride wore a printed jubilee rose -redingote en­ semble, with white and navy acces­ sories and carried white carnations. She was attended. by Mrs. Lee Learn of Exeter, sister* of the groom, who carried pink carnations. The groom was attended by Mr. Elgin Skinner, brother of the bride. After a short honeymo-on they have taken up residence in Exeter. Their many friends wish them a happy voyage on the sea of matrimony. R. E. POOLEY Zone Commander of the Canadian Legion, accompanied the Victory Loan cavalcade through Huron. County and presented the scroll for signatures of the different officials. GEORGE WESTCOTT DIES Mr, George Richard Westcott, prominent farmex' of Usborne Town­ ship, died Tuesday in Victoria Hos­ pital, London, in his 59th year. Mr. Westcott Ixas not been in good health fox* some time and has been in hospital on previous occasions. His condition became worse Thurs­ day of last week and he was again removed- to hospital. ' Born in Us­ borne, deceased wa's a son of the late William Westcott. Fox' a num­ ber of years he Was a member of the Usborne Council and for a few years servqd,,-<& reeve,, .He was un­ ited in marriage with Miss Agnes Hepburn, bis bereaved widow. Two. daughters, Mrs. Harvey Pollen, of town, and Mrs. L. Lawrence, of Lon­ don, and one son, Allan, at home, survive.- He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. E. J. Shapton, and Miss Lillie Westcott, and one bro­ ther, Edward. The funeral, pri­ vate, will be held from his late re­ sidence Thursday at 2.30 p.m. with interment in the Exeter cemetery. A Drumhead service undex’ auspices of the Middlesex-Huron Regiment and the Canadian Legion Branches of the county will be held at Clinton on Sunday next, June 15th, at two p.m. The principal speaker- will be Brigadier-General A. E. Nash, M.C., of Ottawa, Deputy Adjutant General of National De­ fence. The whole of the Middlesex- Hurons will parade in full strength fox’ the first -time. Bands will be in attendance. OPENING JITNEY The Exeter Ladies’ Bowling local jitney on -the Friday evening last, was ideal. Eight competition and two At the held the first bowling green The weather rinks were in 12-end games were played, conclusion of the play the ladies served refreshments. Mr. J. R- C- Moffat moved a vote of thanks. The winners were as follows: Mrs. A. Ryckman, B". M. Francis, George Layton and W. E. Sanders, skip, 2 wins plus 7; Miss L. Hueston, Dr. Anderson, Bert Rivers and Ulric Snell, skip, 2 wins plus 4; Mrs. T. O. Southcott, E. J. Wethey, Rus. Snell and H. C. Rivers, skip, 1 plus 2. WINDOWS ARE JUDGED Southcott Bros-, were awarded -the $5.0,0 prize for the best -decorated window in the Victory Loan drive. The judging was done on Friday •last by Mrs. M. Drysdale, Mrs. W. Goodwin and Dr.‘ Smillie, of Hen­ sall. In Hensall the prize was awarded to R. H. Middleton, drug­ gist. The judges were Mrs. W. S. Howey, Mrs. W. Middleton and H. C. Rivers, of town. The judging for the (county prize has not been com­ pleted. Mrs. Orville Webber on Friday last severely scalded both hex* feet when a kettle of hot water slipped in her hand. She was confined to bed at the home of hex' mother, Mrs. V. Armstrong. ARMY CHAPLAIN SPEAKS AT TRIVITT CHURCH A day of prayex* in connection with the Victory Loan was held in Trivitt Memorial (church on Sun­ day morning. Members of the Exe- ter-Hensall branch of the Canadian Legion, the Exeter Band,’ local de­ tachments of the First Hussars and the Middlesex-Huron Regiment par­ aded to the church. The church was decorated with flags and flow­ ers. Major H. F, C. Cocks, Senior Chaplain of Military District No. 1, was the guest speaker. He spoke of the fall of ancient empires, be­ cause the people sought peace, ease pleasure and the pursuit of wealth. Since the last war there has been a complacency in England, France and Canada. Because of the indif­ ference of the man on the' street •Governments did not dare to pre­ pare for war. It took a Dunkirk to awaken Great Britain. We, as Canadians, cannot point our finger because Canada* needs aWakening. The men who have returned from the British Isles have stated over and over that we in Canada” So not know that there is a war’ bn. ,_An effort is being made -to arouse Can­ adians: to the fact that there is a w’ar on and that we have a job to do. Everything is at stake. “This is a holy war,” -declared the’padre. Hitler has no use for youx’ Christ. German youth have come to look on Hitler as a god. Men are needed for the army, and munitions, tanks, aeroplanes are needed for the men. If you can’t go, give, pleaded the speaker. The great end is Victory. Crete would have been a different story if oui' men had been backed up by machines. Are we doing ev­ erything to back up the faith we have in our churches and institu­ tions, in the freedom we enjoy to speak and to worship and to live as free men. During the offertory a solo was sung by Mr. Arthur Middlemiss. Reeve B. W. Tuckey, of Exeter, signs for Victory Bond. Look­ ing on are T. Bryde (standing), County Vice-Bresldeiit, and. R. N. Creech, chairman of the local committee? A quiet wedding was performed at the Main St. parsonage, Exeter, by Rev. N. J. Woods, when Miss Thel­ ma Norma Hockey, daughter- of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hockey, of Exeter, became the bride of John William Waldron, of and Mrs. H. Bend. The heaven blue .length dress, with flowered hat and sories, and carried a bouquet of American Beauty roses and del­ phinium. She Was attended by Miss Florence MacDonald, who wore a royal blue and dusty rose crepe with turquoise hat and matching acces­ sories. The bridegroom was at­ tended by the bride’s brother, Mr. Harold Hockey. After the cere­ mony a wedding dinner was served to the immediate families at the bride’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Wald­ ron left on a short wedding trip, the bride wearing a black and white crepe with matching accessories. On their return they will reside in Kin­ cardine, tex* will cate in There were nearly sixty changes approved by the Conference of the United which met at Windsor The first ^lady minister Huron is Rev. Reba E. tioned at Varna. The Huron Presbytery were Ashfield, Rev. James Rev. c, G. Howsc; J, B. Townsend by Rev. C. H. Dun­ lop; Brucofxeld, Rev. H. E. Wright by Rev. G> B. N. Atkinson; Cen­ tralia, Rev. J. A, Falconbridge by Rev. R. J. Merriam; Goderich, Rev. W. P. Lane by Rev. R. H. Turnbull; Goderich, Rev. C. L. Brown by Rev. A. J. McKaye; Kippen, Rev. E. F. Chandler by Rev. M. Grant. Rev. chandler goes to Barkhin. McKil- lop, Rev. R. W. Craw by Rev. w. J. Patton and Varna, Rev. J. R. Peters by Rev. Reba E‘« Horn. pastoral London Church last week, to come to . Hern, sta- changeS in as follows: Wilkins by Belgrave, Rev. MANY PERSONS WITNESS SIGNING OF THE SCROLL Creditor, Dashwood, Hensall Turn Out Ceremony The motor cavalcade ed Huron County Wednesday of last week sponsored by the Victory Loan officers and hearing torch and scroll reached Exeter at 7 o’clock in the evening. The cavalcade a^- sembled at Goderich at noon and after a brief ceremony on the square, began its toui’ of the coun­ ty. Those taking part were War­ den J. Leiper and County Clerk Miller; J. D, Thomas, chairman of the Victory Loan committee and W, L. Whyte, chairman of the Cav­ alcade committee, The scroll was borne by a coloi’ party composed of Zone Commander R. E. Ppoley, Harold Turner, president of the Goderich Legion and Major A. H, Jane. Leaving Goderich, the cavalcade visited Dungannon, Auburn, Blyth, Wingham, Wroxeter, Fordwich, Gorrie, Brussels, and wound up at Seaforth for supper. The cavalcade was Exeter by the Clinton headed by the Exeter and Cubs and the school children. They were met at the Town Hall by the Exeter band. The band played “O Canada” and all joined in the singing. W. L. Whyte, -of Goderich, was master of ceremon­ ies and called on R. E. Pooley to read and .present the scroll for the signatures of Reeve Tuckey, of Exetex' and Reeve P. Passmore, -of Usborne., Thos. Pryde, chairman for this district, led the audience in repeating the pledge. Mr. J. D. Thomas congratulated Exeter on having raised $76,000 or 25 per cent over its quota during the first two days of the campaign. He presented to R. N. Creech, chairman for Exeter, a pennant to be added to the Victory flag. Mr. Creech, in turn, handed the pen­ nant to Reeve Tuckey and it was hoisted to the flag pole and a rous­ ing cheer was given from the large crowd that had assembled. Rev. Mr. Grigg spoke a few words and led in prayer. * Leaving Exeter, Reeve Tuckey’s car and Reeve Passmore’s car with several members of the local com­ mittees joined the procession. Reeve Tuckey’s car was covered with red white and blue bunting with the word “Exeter” in gold letters across the top. Without appearing to boast, it was the best decorated car in -the cavalcade. Usborne’s car was also neatly decorated and ran a close second. At Crediton and at each stop, the cavalcade was piped into town. The scroll was presented by R. E. Pool­ ey and signed by Reeve Alonzo McCann, -of Stephen Township. Mr. H. K. Eilber read the pledge, the gathering repeating it after him. Rev. Mr. Calder led in prayer and the school (children joined in sing­ ing “O Canada” and the National Anthem. A Stephen township car was added to the procession. In a cloud of dust the cavalcade motored to Dashwood, where it was greeted by the Henrich Memorial Band under the leadership of Harry Hoffman. The scroll was signed; ■by Deputy-reeve Roy Ratz and Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor read the pledge. Rev. Mr. Caldei' led in prayer. The next stop was at Zurich, where a splendid 'reception had been arranged. Reaching there at dusk the cavalcade was greeted with a ■torchlight procession that paraded, around the block. Flares were lighted on the street. There wag a large crowd. Reeve George Arm­ strong signed the scroll for Hay and said that Hay Township would keep the torch burning until victory is won. Rev. Mr. Heckendorn led in prayer. At Hensall the cavalcade was again greeted with a long torchlight parade and a host of citizens. The scroll was signed by Reeve R. E. Shaddick and Dr, Campbell led the audience in repeating the pledge. J. D. Thomas in presenting three pennants to Dr. Campbell for hav­ ing over-subsicribed their quota, congratulated Hensall on 'being the first municipality in the Dominion of Canada to double their objective. In -order to have the pennants for presentation that evening they had to be flown from Ottawa. Dr. Camp­ bell, In accepting the pennants, i stated that Hensall was out to 'do better than they had already done and that they would be back soon looking for more pennants. Thos. Pryde expressed appreciation of the splendid effort by the people of this district and. urged them to still greater efforts. Rev. Wil- liam Weir led in prayer. With cars from Dashwood, Zurich, and Hen­ sail joining in the procession, it left for Brucefield where Reeve Watson, of Stanley, signed the scroll and Ross Scott led the aud* ience in the pledge. The final rally was staged at Clinton after a 250-ttiiie trip around the county. A Company of the Middlesex-Huron Regiment, a (Continued on Page Pour) NEW A new serial story, “A Cruise for Cinderella” by Bentley Ridge, begins this Week 1ft the Times-Advocate.