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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-07-23, Page 1Nl ESTABLISHED 1873 .d' r ■*s.4* fi EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 23rd, 1942 ....--------- --- . ■■ ..........' •-...........-! ■■ 'to' ; - . ... ............................, ....... ......... . ........... .. ..... .......... I WE SELL WAR SAVINGS STAMPS | E Buy as many and as often as you can, E HiiiiiiiiiiisiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiniiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiniiiiniuiiiiiiiHiiiiiiuiiiiiinnniiHiiiiiiiiiinifv < CLEARING SALE SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS We are placing on sale this week several webs of summer dress material, regular price 69c a yard, marked down to clear in a hurry at 39c a yard. Super-Silk Hosiery—We have just received a shipment of this popular make of silk hosiery in Chiffon and Service Weight in new summer shades. Ladies’ & Misses Tailored Blouses at $1.00 We have just received another shipment of these popular blouses—all popular colors pink* maize, sand, blue, white and stripes—sizes 16 to 20. A real value at $1.00 each. New styles in ladies’ and misses’ sport jackets and skirts. Men’s Khaki Pants At $2.50 and $2.75 a pair, the ideal pant for hot weather. Sizes 30 to 40. Also full line of men’s summer wash pants at $1.69 to $2.25. . Boys sizes at $1.39 Men’s Harvesting Boots Sizes 6 to 11 at per pair $2.25. Also big variety of better boots at $2.95 and $5.50 a pair. Boys solid leather work boots at $2,75 a pair. Big B Brand Work Shirts Big B brand is one of the best values we know of in men’s work shirts—'sizes 14% to 18—priced from 90c to $1.25 each BATHING SUITS—For ladies, men and children at reasonable prices. Large size linoleum rugs—sizes 12 ft. x. 15 fit.—slightly imperfject. Regular price « $25.00 on sale at $20.00 each AGENTS FOR McCALL’S SIMPLICITY PATTERNS. niiiiiniiiimiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiHiiniiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiuniiiiiiiin Special Values for Thursday,Saturday Recent Enlistments Among the recent recruits en­ listed with the Canadian Army at London are Charles E. Snell, of Exeter; Kenneth J. Reaney, of R.R, 3, Mitchell; Donald M. Dayman, of R.R. 3, Kippen; Kenneth G. ray, St. Marys, The following are among enlisted with the R.c.A.F. at don: William Henry Reynolds, son of Mr, and Mrs. Luther Reynolds, of Usborne; Gerald Fremlin, of Clin­ ton. With the Women’s Division, Marion Ella Biee, of Clandeboye. EXETER COUNCIL Mur- those Lon- Af- val- The regular meeting of the Mun­ icipal Council of the Village of Exe­ ter was held in the town hall on Monday evening with Reeve Tuck- ey and all councillors present, The minutes of the regular meeting of July 6 th were read and adopted on the motion of Councillors Dignan and Southcott. Communications were read and dealt with as follows: County of Huron re hospitaliza­ tion of two patients. Filed. Department of Municipal fairs, re record for assessment uation. Referred to Assessor. A cable was received from Lome Howey, who is overseas, 'thanking the municipality for his gift ring. Filed. Letters .of thanks were also re­ ceived from R. L. Weerth and O. P. Lawson. Filed. Mr. Glen McKnight waited on the Council and asked permission to place “No Parking” signs in front of his taxi office. Permission grant­ ed on the motion of Councillors Southcott and' Hern. Marking of reserved area to be done under the supervision of Street Commissioner Norry. The Taylor proved. The order given by Councillor for street brooms was ap- will com- were read motion of Sixty-Ninth Year Special Price .................. large pkg. 23c Crunchie Sweet Mixed Pickles nnph 9Cp Large 27-oz, Jars ..........................,,Cavil Unsweetened Grapefruit Juice nnph 19« 20-oz. Tins .........'.................................C«US ILL VanCanmp’s Choice Tomatoes 9 99« Large 28-oz. Tins ............................" Lvv McLaren’s Nut Crush in n7 Delicious for Sandwiches, 8-oz., 15c Van Camp’s Pork & Beans Uh With’Tomato Sauce, 20-oz. tins "<*vll lul Woodbury’s Soap At a Good Price ..................... Libby’s Prepared Mustard Always High Quality .......... Roads Committee reported that work on sidewalks mence shortly. The following accounts and ordered paid on the Councillors Hern and Taylor: Coun­ ty of Huron, hospitalization of -two patients, $52.50/, John Stire, la­ bor, streets and drains, $19.7 6; Wil­ liam Laverty, , labor, -streets and drains, $17:26; Wm. Andrew, labor, cleaning streets, $29.10-. All motions carried. Adjourn­ ment on motion of Councilloi' Taylor. C. V. Pickard, Clerk 2 bars 15c per jar 9c /Sgt. Chas. Triebner spent a few days visiting at his home here. HIGH MARKS OBTAINED IN MUSIC EXAMINATIONS Phone 32 Jones & May Your Superior Store lK5 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiyiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiH Special Prices on Graniteware ... for this week ... Ih Canadian Legion Exeter-Hensall Branch BINGO.. The following .are the results obtained by the pupils of Mr. W. R. Gouiding at the June examina­ tions of the Western Conservatory and University of Western Ontario: Piano A.W.C.M.—Pass, Benson Stone4 man, Cromarty, Ontario. Grade VIII—Honours, Kenneth, Mills, Woodham; Lawrence A. Wein, Crediton. Grade VII—Honours, Grant Mills, Woodham. Grade VI- bon, Hay Grade Elizabeth Grade III—Honours, Marguerite J. Pickard, Exeter. Grade II—First Class Honors, Marion L. Woods, Exeter; Honors, Joanne McCurdy, Centralia. Theory Rudiments—First Class Honors, Lawrence A. Wein, Crediton, 100 per cent; Honors, Marian E. Mills,, Woodham. History—Grade III and Grade IV, Benson Stoneman, Cromarty, first class honors in both subjects. ■Pass, P.O. IV-—First Gladman, Catherine Gib- Class Honors, Exeter. Coleman Gasoline Stoves, 3-Burner, $32.50 OLD ENGLISH No-Rub Pints, 49c OLD ENGLISH WAX 49c lb. AERO WAX 25c lb. Lawn Mowers, $13.00 to $17.00 STEEL FENCE CATTLE SPRAY OIL STOVE POSTS GALLONS OVENS 55c $1.25 $1.50 Canadian Legion Rooms, Exeter SATURDAY, JULY 25th at 8.30 sharp 5c a round 1 consolation prize Draw for consolation prize at 11 Wagons, steel and wood, $3.95 to $8.45 CHICK STARTER PIG STARTER CHICK GROWER $3.25 $2.35 $2.60 'The many friends of Mr. Fred Parsons will be sorry to learn that he is not enjoying very good health at the present time.EDWARD HOOPER PASSES w rffi SPECIAL BUG KILLER 20 lbs*, 75c. 1'0 lbs., 45c. 5 lbs., 25c. RICHMOND ENAMEL Quarts, 75c Notice Traquair’s Hardware TINSMITHING PLUMBING SIGN WORK ’''illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIIII IP In Naval Hospital In Newfoundland Alberta Premier at Seaforth Owing td the overcrowding of the market* and an unsat­ isfactory outlet for such, tlie salvage collection of town Wireless Operator Walter Mitch­ ell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Mit­ chell, of Centralia, who has been ill in the Naval Hospital at St. Johns, Newfoundland, for the past month, is improving nicely. Wiliiam Aborhart, of addressed the congrega- -the Presbyterian church, on Sunday evening. The arrived on Saturday to Premier Albexta, tion of Seaforth, premier visit hie mother, suffering wittv a broken hip at Scott Memorial Hospital.w< is being withheld for another month. Particulars regarding this will appear at a later date.) Dr. and Mrs. D. A. Anderson re­ ceived word on Tuesday of the death of their brother-in-law, Mr. Edward Hooper, an Exeter old boy, who passed away In Vancouver on Monday. Mr. Hooper was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry HoOpei’ and was borne in Exeter where he re­ ceived his early education. As a young man he went to Winnipeg where he was connected With the Hudson Bay Land Department, He Is survived by his widow, whose maiden name was Violet Elliott, a native of Mitchell; one son, Wil­ fred, now with the R.C.A.F. in New Brunswick and one daughter, Elea­ nor, a nurse in a Vancouver hospi­ tal; also a brother and sister, Per­ cy and Ruth, of London. How Does Your Label Read? NOTICE TO FARMERS—Our chop­ ping mill Will be closed down for week, beginning Monday, August Srd. 0. A. Cann & Sons. 33:30 TWO NEAR-DROWNINGS AT THE BEND ON SUNDAY There were two near-drowning accidents at Grand Bend on Sunday afternoon, The hot weather had induced, many to seek relief at the lakeside and in the cool waters of Lake I-Iuron, Orville Kahle, 18- year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Kahle, of Mitchell, got beyond his depth and being unable to swim, was seen to be in difficulty. Fred Class, an accomplished swimmer from Kitchener, now of Stratford, went to the rescue and succeeded in bringing young Kahle to shore. The latter was unconscious, but was soon brought around by arti­ ficial respiration. Dr. Reid, of London, and Chief of Police George Westlake, The A two rice got into difficulties. Her companion, Walter Hiiras, of Stratford, went to her aid but was unable to get the girl to safety. Victor Caryn, of Tillsonburg, rendered assistance, and succeeded in dragging Doerr to shallow water. of Grand Bend, assisted, lake was calm at the time, second rescue was made about hours later, when Miss Beat- Doerr, of Stratford, aged 16, Miss RECEIVES COMMISSION Congratulations to Pilot Officer Leroy Schroeder, son of Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Schroeder, of Stephen,* who on Friday last at the Hagers- ville Service Flying Training School received his wings. The same af­ ternoon he received his commis­ sion as a Pilot Officer. Leroy re­ ceived his education at the Exeter High School. His brother, Pilot Officei* Gerald .Schroeder, received his wings and commission just two weeks previously. Mr, and Mrs. Schroeder, Earl, Jim and Reg., Mrs. Wilson Anderson and Harvey Lovie attended the wings ceremony, roy spent the week-end with parents. Le- his Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. "Jas. Green for a couple of tlieir grand-daughter, rey Moir, of Lis towel, grand-daughters, Patsy Hawkins, of Toronto. weeks are Miss and and Aud- great Joan THE LATE WM. TOWERS The funeral of the late William Towers was held Monday afternoon from the residence of his sister, Mrs. Samuel Ross, with interment in the Exeter Cemetery. Mr. Tow­ ers on July 8 th suffered a paralytic stroke and his condition was criti­ cal until the end came -on Friday of last week. In his 76th year, he was born and raised in Hibbert township, and about ten years ago came to with his the past with Mr. are six sisters, Mrs. M. White, of Hamiota, Man.; Mrs. J. Hocking, of near Mitchell; Mrs. Annie McCurdy, of Hibbert; Mrs. Samuel Ross, of Exeter; Mrs. M. Gillard, of London; Mrs. Donald Park, of Hensail. A brother, Archie, predeceased him in May of last year. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Glenn and Mrs. D. Park, of Hensail; Mrs. M. Gillard, of London; Nettie McCurdy, Messrs, and William McCurdy, Mrs. Wm. Kay .and Mr. rymple, of Hibbert; Mrs. ing, Mr. and Mr-S. John and Mr. and Mrs. Chas.. Coward, of near Mitchell. The funeral on Mon­ day was conducted by Rev. N. J. Woods. The pallbearers were Messrs. Arthur Francis, William Kay, Sam­ uel McCurdy, F. W.. Huxtable, B. M. Francis and B. W. F. Beavers. Exeter, where he resided sister, Mrs. Gillard. For two years he has resided •and Mrs. Ross. Surviving Miss Samuel Mr. and Jas. Dal- J. Hock- Hocking More Contributions Five dollars have been contribut­ ed to the Exeter Fund during the past week, bringing the total to $84.00. The amount previously acknowledged was $79.4)0. Contri­ butions during the week were: Miss Ellen Brown, Toronto, $1.00; Miss Jeckell, $1.00; W, R. Gouiding, $1.00; Wm, May, $2.00. To Recruit for C.W.A.C, A recruiting personnel for Canadian Women’s Army The Women’s Army Corps will be in Exeter on Saturday morn­ ing, August 1st, 1942. There are vacancies in the Corps for Women 18 to 45 years of age for many dlf-* ferent types of work both in Can­ ada and overseas. Full information regarding terms of enlistment may be obtained at the Army vehicle on the Main Street. Bierllng is visiting In at the home ‘of Mrs. Kit- Eric June chenor Willis, Miss Eileen Jory, of London, spent Friday last at the home of her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. 8. Jory. 4 Concert for War Time Board Sunday concerts for charity is the motto at Lakeview Casino, Grand Bend, with all artists of­ fering their services entirely free. So come along Exeter and district, next Sunday, July 36, at 9 p.m. and hear a grand program with Toronto’s best orchestra, “The Modernaires” entertaining, supported by our own favorites from .Dashwood, Harry and Gertrude Hoffman. Support it. All proceeds will be given to Exeter and District time Board. CARSCADDEN—MINERS War- sum- were sweet- Tall standards of fragrant mer flowers, palms and ferns a pretty setting in the Elimville Un­ ited church on Saturday afternoon, July 18 th, when Margaret Elizabeth, younger daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Garnet Miners, became the bride of Eric Howard Carscadden, U.S.A,, son of the late Mr, and Mrs. John T. Carscadden, of Russel, Ontario. Rev. William Mair was the officiat­ ing minister. Given in marriage by her fath­ er, the bride was lovely in a gown of frosty white sheei* over taffeta with short tpuffed sleeves, heart neckline and shirred bodice. White lace formed the wide fitted waistline and the full skirt fell in­ to a short train from a tiny lace peplum. Her full length veil of embroidered silk net was held by a pleated sweetheart headdress. A lovely two-strand pearl necklace was her only jewelry. She wore white kid pumps and long white lace gloves and carried a beautiful shower bouquet of red roses and bouvardia. Mrs. Howard Johns- was her sis­ ter’s only attendant, wearing a floor-length gown of heavenly blue sheer, with petal-shaped sleeves, draped bodice, wide red waistline and full skirt inserts of accordion pleating, roses and blue shoulder-length ing formed her headdress. She long pink lace gloves and silver slippers and carried a shower bou­ quet of pink, blue and white sweet peas. The bridegroom was attended by A. O.2 John Miners of No. 1 Wireless School, Montreal, Quebec, twin brother of the bride. Following the ceremony a wed­ ding dinner was served at the home of the bride’s parents by Mrs. R. Heckman, after which Mr. and Mrs. Carscadden left by motor for a week’s honeymoon. For traveling the bride wore a beige redingote with accessories of beige and narnon brown. short shir- with Pink veil- wore MRS. JORY MARKS HER 89th BIRTHDAY ein- A family picnic to honor the '89 th birthday of Mrs. E. Jory was held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Yellow, of Usborne, on Tuesday. About sixty members of the fam­ ily, including < ’ “' - - - - ren and great grandchildren, .... took of a splendid picnic supper. A beautiful birthday cake with the words “Happy Birthday, Grandma” presented by Mrs. Ray Cottle, ad­ orned the table. Several bouquets and cards were received by the hon­ ored guest. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Amy Mr. and Mrs. Harold Amy and Mrs. Art Douglas, of Burford, were amon'g those present. The evening was spent socially. This is an annual event that has been held for a num­ ber of years. An added feature to the celebration of the day was the addition to the list 'Of another great- grand-daughter born that day to Mr. and for her health, tations future children, , grandchild- | grandchildren, par- Mrs. Ray Jory. Mrs. Jory, years, enjoys fairly good We wish to add -our felici- and best wishes foi- welfare. PEA-PACK COMPLETED her The Exeter branch of Canadian Canners finished their pea-pack on Wednesday at noon, In spite of the early wet weather the crop this year has been a good average, in fact a little better than average and the quality is equal to that of other years. In aibou’t another! week the factory will begin the can­ ning of golden wax beans, of which there is a goodly acreage in this district. Mr. Fred Ellerington lias 47 acres in one piece. vorable weather the crop should bo pretty fair. The beans are hand- picked and will require quite an army of workers to gather the crop. With fa- Presumed Dead Sgt. Pilot Scott T. C. Thomson, son of Mrs. Thomson and, the late Bev. D. D. Thomson, of Parkhill, who was missing after a bombing raid December 6, 1941* is now pre­ sumed to his istry, varsity dead, according to advice mother from the Air Min- He had attended the Uhl- of Western Ontario, MRS, ED. CHRISTIE OBSERVES 93rd BIRTHDAY Congratulations to Mrs. Ed. Chris« tie, Exeter’s grand old, lady, who was 9 3 years young on Monday, July 20th. The event was quietly ob­ served at her home in Exeter. She was the recipient of many gifta and messages of congratulation. Mrs. Christie has all her facul­ ties did sew the She is in spien-unimpaired. health, and loves to cook and and takes a keen interest in current events of the day. She was born in Devonshire* England, and her first’ birthday was observed on the boat on which she traveled to Canada. For some time she lived in New York and London, but the her life was spent her late husband for many years. She makes her daughter, Mrs. Her only son, Ed., of years ago. her of Caven Presbyterian church. Exeter, W.M.S. at the home of her nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mc­ Ewen, Hensail. greater part of in Exeter, where was postmaster home with her Rogers, of Exeter, died a number She is a valued mem- •> and a life member of the Mrs. Christie often visits MAIN STREET S. S. PICNIC The annual outing of the Main Street Sunday School was held last Wednesday at Riverview1 Park. Late in the afternoon the children, with their teachers and parents, assembled in the park and sat down to a table well supplied with good, things to eat. . Following supper, sports were held for all ages. The results of the races are as follows: Children five and Webber, Marilyn Webber; girls six Queenie McDonald, Louise Woods; girls nine to twelve, Marjorie McDonald, Marion Woods; under, Kathleen Penhale, June to eight years, Mary McKnight, !* Marion Web­ ber, Marion Woods; boys six to eight, Billie Ballings, Gilbert Wit­ mer, Bobbie Wildfong; boys nine to twelve, Bill Tuckey, Ralph Sweit­ zer, Arnold Nichol; girls and boys 13 and over, June Smith, Lois Sweitzer. CHALMERS CLAN REUNION On the aifternoon o’ Friday, July 17th, the Chalmers Clan met in their seventeenth annual reunion in the bonny bit grove on the Allison fairm, Thames Road. The spirit o’ friendliness inherited frae the btronsay Mothers was present and. a’ enjoyed a happy time the gither. j. he auder members chatted whiles the wee folk made use o’ the slide teeters and swings. Twa o’ oor ma­ trons also had a teeter and caused a bit o’merriment. The lads and lassies had their usual softball game and Mrs. Roy Ballantyne and. Mrs. Robert Duncan introduced a fine program a’ races and contests for auld and young. After a graund’ supper the presi­ dent, Mr. Moodie, introduced a bit [ program. ’ Letters and telegrams of ■greetings frae absent members were read from Mr. and Mrs. H. Cullough, Vancouver; Mr. and H. Wood, Calgary, Alta.; Mr. Mrs. Wm. Allison and Jean, and Mrs. A. W. Musser, Regina, Sask.; the Gardiners, Man.; Mr/ and Mrs. T. A. Winnipeg; Mr. and Mrs. H. er, New York; Mr. and Harris, Kingsville; Mr. and Whetton and family, Hamilton and Hon. James Gardiner, Ottawa. Rev. Mr. Mair, Thames Road,, made a short address and Mrs. Robert Kydd recited a poem oft repeated by her Stronsay mother. The officers for 1943 were elected and a’ joined hands and sang “For Auld Lang Syne.” The officers elected are: President, Wm. Moodie; vice-pre­ sident, Wm. Allison; secretary* K. L. Robb; sports convener, Mrs. Al­ vin Worden; lunch convener, Mrs* Stanley Coward. Me- Mrs., and Mr. '•f: Clearwater, Duncan, Schrein- Mrs. C. Mrs. H* Prize Lists Distributed The prize lists for the Exeter Fair to be held September 16th and 17th have been distributed. One of the new features being introduc­ ed as a sports item is a freak out­ fit for which $10, $8, $6 and $4 are being given as prizes. It is not too early to plan for this attraction. In the T. Eaton special for hogs, the number of hogs is not desig­ nated. The number is 6. One of the outstanding features of the fair this year will be the Perth-Huron Short­ horn Cattle show for which liberal prizes are being awarded, lists may be secured from retary, Clark Fisher. Prize the see-* d. c Size* who recently the Mrs, underwent an operation at vate Pavilion of the Toronto Gen­ eral Hospital, was able to leave tiie hospital Monday and is recuper­ ating at their summer cottage in North Buy,