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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-06-25, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 25th, 1942 Sixty-Ninth Year We have just received a shipment of ladies’ and misses’ Summer Wash Dresses, new styles and materials. Size 14 to 44, to retail at .95 each..95 and Size 12 x 15 ft. Congoleum on We received unexpectedly another shipment of size 12 ft. x 15 ft. linoleum rugs—very slightly imperfect—clearing at $20.00 each. MISSES’ SPORT COATS • New styles in plaids, plain polos and Donegal tweeds—sizes 14, 16, 18 and 20. We now have a large range to choose from Ladies and Misses’ tailored blouses—all popular colors including white at $1.00 each. Women’s and Girls’ White Shoes All White — White-Tan — White-Blue Pumps or Ties — Widths AA to EE Select your white shoes while they are available. Also a very nice selection of sport shoes in a variety of colors Young Men’s Summer Shoes Colors in White-Tan and All-White, also Tan. Genuine Goodyear welt soles. Also in stock in above colors in boys sizes 1 to 5% Men’s and Students’ 2-pant Suits Still a good selection in most sizes. Order that new suit now, if you want two pair of trousers. They will not be available later on. Summer Prints We have just received 20 more webs of the celebrated Boulevard prints, the best cloth w© know of for the money at 29c a yard. 36 inches wide. ligiigiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiHiiiiiiiiiinitjiiiimiitnHiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiii Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Brunswick Sardines Always Popular ............ Crunchie Sweet Mixed Pickles Large 27-oz. Jars .............. vdbll Carnation Milk Or Libby’s .......... Lux Toilet Soap Splendid Buying 5 tins 29c 2 large tins 19c ......per cake 6c Sealright Containers, pints, 1A- For putting fruits in the locker l"l Huron Toilet Tissue Q rnllc 9C, Only while present stocks' last . O 10110 wr°th°rsoite“ Buttons, large tin 25c Miracle Whip Salad Dressing 9 r 8-oz. Jar, 21c 16-oz. Jar ....................... IE BIG AIRPORT AT CENTRALIA MAY BE USED RY BRITISH The $2,000,000 R.C.A.F, airport at Centralia may assume the role of an operational training school for the Royal Air Force upon its com­ pletion, it was indicated yesterday. Furthermore, it is rumored that Qanadian-built Hurricanes will be used for the training of fighting pilots at the school, which is one of the largest air training stations of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. This is in line with an announce­ ment by the R,C.A.F. recently to the effect that several operational schools would be established in Can­ ada. Operational training is the final training undergone by aircrew before actually entering a theatre of war. Construction of the big Centralia site began last September, ahd the buildings are now said to be almost ready for operational training air­ craft or heavier Ships. It was originally announced that the Centralia airport was being con­ structed for service flying for R.(C. A.F. personnel—London 'Free Press DR. J. Q. DUNLOP NEW. PRESIDENT OF LIONS newly- Exetei’ of of- supper CALLED TO THE BAR Gar- Mrs. Mr, Robert Elmer (Bert) diner, B.A„ son of Mr. and Arthur Gardiner, of the Thames Hoad, having completed his course in law at Osgoode Hall, Toronto, was on Thursday of last week call­ ed to the bar. Mr,. Gardiner at­ tended the Exeter High School, se­ cured his B,A» degree at the Uni­ versity of Western Ontario and for the past three years attended Os- goode Hall, Those who know Mr, Gardiner and the handicaj) from which he suffers, cannot but ad­ mire the stamina and courage that was necessary to carry him through the long years of struggle necessary to accomplish the wonderful re­ sults he has achieved. Among those present at Osgoode last Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gardin­ er, Melvin and Mary; Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Mair; Mrs. Gilbert Duncan Mr. and Mrs. Ulrie Snell. organization regrets. The sports com- had arranged some very and all, ex- for and form Page a -sil- Page Phone 32 Jones & May Your Superior JJtore .lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll HARVEST TOOLS Canadian Legion Exeter-Hensall Branch Hay' fork rope, sling ropes, pulleys,, pitch forks, hay ‘fork, • and fork handles If you are interested in a new furnace we strongly advise you to buy one at once MODEL CRAFT RLANES ... 5c to $1.00 BINGO.. Dr. J. G. Dunlop is the elected president of the. Lions Club. Th© election ficers took place at the meeting at 'the Central Hotel Fri­ day evening last. Incidentally, it was the closing '■ meeting for the summer months. ’ Splendid results are reported from the baby recent­ ly operated on for a cleft pallet. One lad in need Of eye glasses was reported. Fifty dollars was donat­ ed to the Lions1 British Crippled Children’s fund and $50 was don­ ated to a fund to be sent to Exeter Eng., to alleviate some of the suf­ fering caused by the recent bomb­ ings. Lt was decided to donate $12 to the Exeter Agricultural Society as special prizes to_ be offered in the children’s division. Four prizes of $1.50, $1.00 and 50c will be given for the mo&t. points obtained oy the boys arift '"tile girls in the public and high school departments. Deputy District Governor Sandy El­ liot, Dr. Dunlop, ’Dr. Steiner and Jas. P. Bowey were appointed dele­ gates to attend the Lions Interna­ tional convention which meets in Toronto next month. Lion Presi­ dent H. C. Rivers, in relinquishing his position, thanked the .members for the splendid co-operation .that had been given him during his term of office and bespoke the same hearty co-operation for his succes­ sor. “For He’s a Jolly Good Fel­ low” and three cheers followed his remarks. The newly-elected of­ ficers are: President, Dr. J. G. Dun­ lop; Past President, H. C. Rivers; 1st Vice-President, S. B. Taylor; 2nd Vice-President, Ulric Snell; 3rd Vice-President, E. R. Hopper; Secre­ tary-Treasurer, Jas. P. Bowey; Lion Tamer, T. O. Southcott; Tail Twis­ ter, Wm. E. Middleton; Pianist, Gor­ don C. Koch; directors for two years, Dr. E. S. Steiner, Lloyd A. Stephens; for one year, Albert Traquair and Dr. Cowen. ' Dr. Steiner beads the com­ mittee to plan for the Lions Frolic to be held in the fall. Livestock Spray gallons $1.25 Sudden Death Bug Killer 25c .. 45c . 75c 5 lbs. 10 "lbs. 20 lbs. Floor Wax 25c a pound Canadian Legion Rooms, Exeter SATURDAY, JUNE 27th at 8.30 sharp 5c a round 1 consolation prize » Draw for consolation prize at 11 Use Lowe Bros. High Standard paint, one quality for both marine and household use. Roe’s Pioneer Steel Chick Grow Fence Starter |&, Mash Posts $3.15 $2.60 55c Tiraquair’s Hardware TINSMITHING PLUMBING SIGN WORK IF Safe in India III in Hospital BUSINESSMEN, BOYS AND GIRLS AIDING IN SUGAR BEET FIELDS Foi- three evenings last week businessmen of town assisted the public neighboring hoeing and They are the by boys and girls from school, were out on : farms assisting in the thinning of sugar beets, out again this week Each evening at 6.30 they gather in front of the Public Library and are conveyed by truck or car to the beet fields. Usually there is a gang of young­ sters on hand full of life and en thusiasm, who seem to .treat the out­ ing as a picnic, but who relieve the older and less seasoned men of the back-breaking job of thinning the beets after they have been block­ ed. The call has been urgent, as no doubt the fields that the men have been working in would have to be .plowed under if the needed as­ sistance had not been provided.i The work is being paid for at the scheduled rate of wages. T.he work of the men is voluntary and the the money earned, according .to the purchase of boxes for the boys overseas. On the other hand the children will receive a portion of ^the money earned, according to> the number of times they are out. A keen competition has been de­ veloping between Les. and Bill Middleton. flashed into the lead on .Monday evening when he broke out with a new and wider hoe. Les, however, is reminding his supporters of story about the tortoise and hare. Robertson The lattei’ the the DEATH OF JOHN KATZ age,Having reached a ripe old Mr. John Ratz, a prominent farmer and saw.mil! operator, of Shipka, Stephen township, died on Sunday, June 21st, at the home of his son Roy in his 90th year. The deceas­ ed was a native of Waterloo coun­ ty and at the age of 23 came to Ste­ phen, where he and his brother, the late Senator Valentine Ratz, for many years conducted a saw­ mill. He was united in marriage with Barbara Finkbeiner, who pre­ deceased him 18 years ago. viving are two daughters, Matthew Sweitzer, of Shipka; Mrs. Crawford McPherson, of Parkhill; five sons, Jacob, William and Boy’, all of Stephen, and Simon and Mil­ ton, of Shipka and one brother, Da­ vid, of New Hamburg; 23 grand­ children and 5 A sister, Mrs. burg, died two Following a home on Wednesday afternoon a public service was held at the Evan­ gelical church at Crediton, con­ ducted by Rev. Mr. Reuber and as­ sisted by Rev. Mr. Turner. Sur- Mrs. Mt. and Mrs. Sandy Elliot are in receipt of a cablegram from their son, Sgt, Pilot Harold Billot, from India, stating that he was well. The cablegram was dated Juno 22nd, and road; “Weil, address India,’ writing, love.—Elliot/* Gunner Leonard Smith, of awawa Military Camp, who been ill for the past three months, has been moved to Hideau Military Hospital in Ottawa. His many friends hope for his speedy recov­ ery. Pet- lias NEW RIDING STABLES “I’ve had a lot of enquiries about saddle horses and saddles since I inserted that advertisement in the paper,” said Frank Taylor. “I bought three saddles in one day and have had calls from London to God­ erich,” .he said. Mr. Taylor has started a riding stable in Exeter and there has been a good demand for his horses during the shout time he has been in business. There was a funny thing about that. little advertisement. The pa- pei’ was no sooner in the mail 'than Frank accosted >us and wanted to know why we had left his ad. out of the paper. "People would be calling me up tomorrow Wanting to sell me their horses, if that ad. had been in the paper,” Want to get started.* back to the office and staff what happened to tisement. On looking up the paper it Was the first tiling we saw. Frank get liis surprise when he began to get results. SANDERS—KERR A quiet wedding took place on Wednesday, June 17th, at the Un­ ited church parsonage, Benmiller, when Lauretta Sylvia, daughter of Mrs. Mary T. and the late Charles Kerr, of Exeter, became the bride of Aljoe William James, son of Mr. Sidney and the late Mrs. Sanders, of Exeter. Rev. R. ficiated at the bride was lovely dress of heaven matching hat and wore a corsage of white roses and lily-of-the-valley. They were unattended. Later the happy young couple left on a short honeymoon, the bride travelling in a printed rose sheer dress, coat and* White accessories, will reside in Exeter. G. Hazlewood of- ceremony. The in a street-length blue crepe with tweed They Reception The Rev. M. A. and Mrs. will celebrate the 25t»h anniversary of June held 6.'0'0 Hunt their marriage on Saturday, 27th. A reception will be at the Rectory from 3.30 to and from 8.00 to 10.00 p.m. he said. “I We came asked the the adver- Fractures Bone How Does Your Label Read? On Saturday last Mr. XV. H. Dear­ ing had the misfortune .to fall and fractured a bone of the left arm just had his Into down some steps Into the wood­ shed when he fell. Dr. Pletcher attended him. above the wrist, 'Mr. Dearing been picking strawberries in garden and had . taken some the kitchen and was going great-grandchildren. Otto, of New Ham- weeks ago. brief service at the MASONS ATTEND CHURCH Lebanon Forest Lodge A.F. & A.M., celebrated the anniversary of the order by attending divine wor­ ship in Trivitt Memorial church on Sunday evening. Marshalled by Past Master G. W. Lawson, about forty members paraded church pews, rector, livered his remarks on the er”. to the and occupied the centre They were welcomed by the Rev. M. A. Hunt, who de- a very fine sermon, basing “Master Build- Mrs. Thomas Coates assist­ ed the choir and sang a solo. On their return to the lodge a vote of thanks was tendered to the Rector for his Inspirational message ahd the church wardens and choir. to Dominion Day being celebrated on Wednesday of next week corre­ spondents and advertisers are being asked to get their copy for Times-Advocate in early in week. the the REV, AND MRS, PAGE ARE HONORED BY W.A. On the afternoon of June 19th about sixty members of the Women’s Association of Janies St. United Church attended a farewell picnic on the church lawn in honor of Rev. Arthur Page and Mrs. Page, whose departure the deeply mittee amusing and entertaining games contests which were enjoyed by The president, Mrs. Steiner, pressed the thanks of the W.A, the splendid work and leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Page during the past seven years. To show their ap­ preciation in a more tangible they presented Mr. and Mrs. with a silver service tray and ver cream and sugar. Mrs. in her usual gracious manner thank­ ed the ladies for their gift and for their co-operation with them in the great work of the church which alone can save the world. Mr. Page added his thanks to those of Mrs. Page. A dainty lunch was served by the committee in charge. The Women’s Association join in wish­ ing Mr. Page, Mrs. Page and John every success and happiness at their new charge in Owen Sound. OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY On Wednesday, June 24th, Mr* and Mrs. W. G. Medd observed th® 40th anniversary of their wedding: and we join with their many friends in extending congratulations, Th®' day has double significance as it- is also Mrs. Medd’s birthday. Mm and Mrs, J. T, Moffat and, family, of Listowel, spent the day with them. Mr. and Mrs; Medd were married at the home of the bride'® father, Mr, Gilbert Gregory, of Mis­ souri township. For the past 23- years they have been esteemed re­ sidents of Exeter. Mr, Medd, ex- M.P., has actively associated him­ self with everything pertaining to the welfare of Exeter and is a lead­ ing layman of the United Church of Canada. On Wednesday were surprised by a visit from Medd’s brother, Mr. and Mrs, nice Gregory, of Uniondale, came over for the occasion. they Mrs. Ber- who DR. MARGARET SAVAGE IS SPEAKER AT CAVEN Caven church was filled to ca- . pacify on Sunday evening to greet Dr. Margaret Strang Savage, of , Dicksonville, loved ahd honored missionary doctor of the Peace River District, now visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry , Strang. Readers of the Times-Advocate know that Dr. Savage wields a gold­ en pen. On Sunday gregaiion discovered , of the outstanding have ministered to Exeter, When she left her 'home in the Peace River, the snow had all disappeared, the sky was all blue, the meadows were green, the flow­ ers were blooming and the crops springing. Last year the farmers of the district suffered severe crop reverses but this spring finds them full of hope, with every promise of a bountiful harvest. In exquisite language she prais­ ed the north, with its glorious nor­ thern lights; its -stimulating aijr and resourceful people. She finds there human nature at its best, with here and there the family feud and the community strife, but courage and hope and valiant enterprise are the characteristics of the people. Hardships, heartbreaking, are all too common; sickness lays its heavy hand on many a life, but in all their struggles Dr. Savage bears her wo­ manly part and renders aid beyond all value in every emergency. When the history of our Great West is written the enterprise and Christian spirit of Dr. Savage will be one of its brightest pages. The minister, Rev. Mr. Galloway, conducted the service. The choir was led by Mrs. Cochrane and was assisted by a few friends. The con­ gregational singing was especially hearty and the attention given the ’subject, “I am the Light of the World,” was of the most reverent Character. night the con­ ker to be one preachers who the people of CHANGES IN H. S. STAFF There will be several changes the staffs of the Exeter high school and public school, following the mid­ summer term. Mr. Wm. Shaw, of the high school staff recently en­ listed with the R.C.N.V.R. Miss A. Archibald has accepted a posi­ tion on the staff at Dunnville. To’ fill the vacancies Mr. Eugene How-- ey, an Exeter boy, now on the staff of the Mt. Forest High School, has been engaged at a salary of $1,700 and Miss M. Doris Ellenton, of Kin-‘ cardine, has been engaged at a sal­ ary of $1,600. Miss Jean Cole, of Mt. Pleasant, has been added to the public school staff. Mr. R. -Hil- gartner will be leaving at the end of the Week for his home near Dun­ das and is anticipating a call from the R.C.A.F. Mi'ss Tape is leaving for her home at Highgate, Miss A. Archibald for Seaforth and Miss Watkins for Clinton. in Receives Nasty Gash in Fall Sandra, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Blowes, of Hen-* sail, on Wednesday of last week " fell, receiving a nasty gash across her forehead, which required seven stitches. She had been playing out­ side at the home of Mr. Scott Welsh and fell from a chair, striking her head on a plank. She was treated at the office of Dr. M. 0. Fletcher. the•'I had eight applications for cow that was offered for sale,” said one of our recent advertisers. Where there’s a want there’s a J Want Ad Way., $50 DONATED BY EXETER LIONS CLUB FOR BOMBED VICTIMS OF EXETER ENG. Contributions Are Being Received as Good-Will Gesture from Exeter, Canada, to Exeter, England, Ever since the bombing of Exeter, England, a few weeks ago, there has been a current of opinion that Exe­ ter should do something as a “good­ will” gesture to help to alleviate some of the suffering and the dam­ age caused to the people of that famed old city from which district many of the original settlers in this community emigrated. A number of years ago the schools of Exeter, England, and Exeter, Canada, ex­ changed flags and this gesture cre­ ated a bond of friendship between the old and the new. The oppor­ tunity now presents itself of doing­ something more tangible, of making some gifts that will help to alleviate some of the suffering or repair some of the damage. Exeter has done well in making contributions to. every worthy challenge and here is an opportunity of making a direct contact that will show our sympathy in a worth-while manner. To start a campaign for funds the Exeter Lions Club has contributed fifty dollars and additional amounts have been subscribed by individual citi­ zens. We are now appealing to the churches, the fraternal organiza­ tions and .to the citizens at large to make as liberal a contribution as possible to this worthy cause. Per­ haps some of our readers whose family ties are linked with Exeter will find this a cause worthy of support. All contributions will be acknowledged. The money will be forwarded to the Mayor of Exeter to be used for .the benefit of some of the children who have suffered in the blitz or in any way he may see fit to derive the greatest bene­ fit. Let us have your contributions early.oContributions may be left with or sent to the Times-Advocate. On another page will be found a letter from an Exeter boy, now with the forces overseas, who has paid a visit to Exeter in Devonshire and tells something of the spirit of the people and the disastrous results of the blitz. Following are the to date: J. H. Jones, Southcott, $1.00; H. Harness, $1.00. $5.00; E. C. Rivers, $2.00; contributions $5.00; J. M. R. Hopper, $1.0d>; E. O. Southcott Bros., 4* * * * Look at your label! NOTICE RE— SALVAGEA* Due to the overcrowding of the market, the regular Sal­ vage collection of town will be cancelled for one month. Collections will be resumed as usual on Saturday, July 25th aS per the original schedule.