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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-09-03, Page 1* St ■ &s.&4 •Ch Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year » i * 4. « 4 < < * z EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1942 bowing ot Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Fall and Winter Coats Our stock of ladies’ misses’ and girls’ fall and winter coats is about complete. Owing to the shortage of materials we have taken early delivery and would strongly advise early purchase of coats, as it will be very difficult to repeat on any lines later. We have an exceptionally large stock to choose from in small, regular, half and extra large sizes. The materials are of good quality English tweeds, boucles etc. Many have luxurious fur collars of Persian lamb, fox, oppossum, Genet etc. 1 ’ / Men’s Fine Shirts on Sale at $1.39 each or 2 for $2.75 We are placing on sale this week several dozen men’s fine broadcloth shirts—fused collars attached, good patterns, also plain white. These are nearly all brand new stock including a few odd lines of higher priced shirts. Sizes 14% to 17—to sell in a • hurry at $1.39 each or 2 for $2.75 I WE SELL WAR SAVINGS STAMPS | E Buy as many and as often as you can. * = fniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiii! iiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii? Men’s 2-Pant Suits at $28 and $29 Two-pant suits for men are not made now, as a war measure. But this week we received a back order of many suits which we didn’t expect to get. They are fine English worsteds. Get yourself an extra suit while you can still get extra trousers. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday sas Single Copy, 5 cents Sixty-Ninth Year Crunchie Sweet Mixed Pickles ««PL 9Ep 27-oz. »Tai‘s, good buying ................CClLII Lail Domestic Shortening 1 lb. Cartons .............................. Quaker Muffets Toasted Whole Wheat Biscuits New Canadian Cheese (Med. old, 35c lb.) Colored . Phone 32 each 19c per pkg. 9c‘ per lb. 29c Aylmer Infant Food §.* Full Assortment .................... •> Snow Cap Herrings IE 1 Ep An Economical Fish Food Ivv Master Terrier Kibble 1 lb. pkgs. 9 9CA A Balanced Diet for Your Dog ..." Dr. Philip’s Orange & Grapefruit Juice Blended, No Water Added .... 20 <«• tin 19c Jones & May ..dlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllM LOWE BROS. PAINTS Lowe Brothers “High Standard” house paint for both Marine and Household use at no greater cost. Porch and Deck Paint—Withstands scuffing of feet, summer heat, winter sleet, surface moisture and shifting of furniture. Lowe Bros, porch paint will not spot white after a rain or will not fade. Nepto-Lac—Quick drying enamel. Easily applied, washable economical. Nepto-Lac has 24 modern colors and it is heat resisting,' moisture resisting and tough and durable. For use on walls, breakfast sets, chairs, bedrooms, kitchens automobiles and picture frames ( Lowe Bros. Kasein Coating—The special finish for interiors. This paint makes speedy and economical painting of interior walls and ceilings because it dries quickly and beautifully, and very satisfactory work can be done with one coat. This finish won’t rub off and finger marks and soiled spots may be removed with a sponge. Purina Stock Spray, Ki I zein Stock Spray, Purina House 28c to 45c a $1.25 gal. $1.35 gal. Spray tin Fly Swats Fly Coils 10c to 15c ,6 for- 10c Ik itisir Canadian Legion Exeter-Hensall Branch 167 Sprayers CHURCH PARADE All members and veterans are re­ quested to attend a church par­ ade to Trivitt Memorial Church on Sunday, Sept. 6th at 11 a.m. Fall in at Legion, Rooms at 10.45 * ' :;t * DECORATION DAY at Hensail and McTaggart Cemeteries Sunday, September 6th Fall in at Hensail at 2.15 pan. Dress Berets and Medals Traquair’s Hardware R. E. Pooley, Pres. K. G, Clark, Sec’y Plumbing ''lllllllllllllllllli l> Bivouac Over Week-End The local unit of the Middlesex- Hurons will bivouac nor.th-east of Heiisall from Saturday through La­ bor Day, This is in keeping with week-end schemes that are being exercised in connection with the reserve army units. How docs your label read? Retailed to Duties Flying Officer Thos. Pryde, of London, was on vacation last week and with Mrs. Pryde and two sons, Douglas and Bob and Douglas Flet­ cher, spent the week at Grand Bend. Mr. Pryde was slated for two weeks* vacation but owing to the pressure of duties was called back after one week. FIRST HUSSARS All members of the First Hussars of this district are requested to at­ tend ' Church Parade Memorial church on 6 th, Fall in at the 10,30 ami, Permission of Col. at the Trivitt Sunday, Sept, Town Hall at Sanderson. Phono Nows Items to the Times- Advocnto. Tips on happenings are always appreciated. Public School Re-Opens Sept. 8th The public school will re-open Tuesday, September ’8th, There will be some changes on the teach­ ing staff. Mr. Ray Waghorn, a member of the staff last year, will be the new principal, taking the place of Mr, J, B. Creech, who has entered the R.C.A.F. Other mem­ bers of the staff are Miss Watkins, of Londesboro; Miss Love and Mrs. Howard Elliot. Miss Jean Cole, of Mitchell, will be a newcomer to the staff. TO HOLD SHORTHORN SHOW AT EXETER FAIR is ex- Short- Exeter exhibit The Perth-Huron Shorthorn show will be held at the Exeter fair, Sep­ tember 16 and 17. H. R. White, secretary of the Canadian Shorthorn Association, Guelph, recently made a survey of the Shorthorn breeders of Perth and Huron and it pected that more than 100 horn cattle will be shown at fail'. Last year, a similar was held at the Stratford Fall Fair and it was one of the outstanding Shorthorn shows in the province. Entries^must be made on or be­ fore Friday, September 11, -to Clark Fisher, secretary of the Agri­ cultural Society, Exeter. A cata­ logue of entries will be printed. The fee for a single entry is 25•.cents and for a group 25 cents per ani­ mal. There “is no charge for cham­ pionship classes. The fees in full must accompany, the entries. The prize list is made up of funds contributed by the Canadian Shorthorn Association, the Ontario Shorthorn Club, the Ontario Live­ stock Branch and the Exeter. Agri­ cultural Society. All animals’must be on the grounds by Wednesday noon, ’September 16. Showing will commence at 1.00 o’clock on day, September 17. SIMMONS—ARTHUR Thurs-, .white of Mr. Ander- Standards of - pink and gladioli decorated the home and Mrs. William Arthur of son, on Wednesday, August 26, for the marriage of thgir eldOr daugh­ ter, Edna Margaret t£> Leading Air­ craftsman Frederick George Sim­ mons of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Rivers, Manitoba, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Simmons of Exeter. The ceremony was per­ formed by Rev. Alex Rapson, of Kirkton. Miss Jean McLellan, of Mount Forest, played the wedding music and Mrs. Earl Stephen, of Anderson, sang during the signing of the register. The bride, given in marriage by her father,, wore a gown of pink chiffon with match­ ing shoulder length veil and carried a bouquet of Better Times roses and fern. Miss Marion Arthur, in blue jersey and carrying a shower bouquet of Talisman roses, was her sister’s only attendant. Mr. Eldrid Simmons, of Galt, was groomsman for his brother. Following a recep­ tion at the home of the bride’s par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Simmons left for a wedding trip. The bride chose for traveling a black tailored suit. They will reside in Rivers, Mani­ toba. The bride’s brother, Leading Aircraftsman Grant Arthur, of the Royal Canadian Air Force, station­ ed in Alaska, was present, also guests from Albany, N.Y., London, Stratford, St. Marys and Exeter. Scanning - Sports BOWLING NOTES Six rinks took part in the weekly bowling jitney Friday evening of last week. First prize was won by Ted Davies, Mrs. T. 0. Southcott and J. M. Southcott with two wins plus 13; second prize by Fit. Sgt. Roynon, F. A. May and R. G. Sel­ dom with two wins plus 12. Rushed to Hospital Mr. Luther Reynolds, of Usborne, was taken ill while in Exeter Sat­ urday evening and aftei’ consulta­ tion with a local doctor he was rush­ ed to Victoria Hospital in London in Mr, E. R. Hopper’s ambulance. He has since returned t.Q his home and .is confined to bed and under the doctor’s care, His many friends will hope for his speedy recovery. BOY SCOUTS WOLF CUBS Members of the First Exeter Troop of Boy Scouts and Exeter Rack Wolf Cubs will meet at the Scout Hall On Sunday morning, Sept, 6th at 10.30 a.m, for Church Parade to Trivitt Memorial church, Full uni­ form. FRIENDLY ARMY WILL INVADE QUR VILLAGE Exeter is to be invaded in the near future but we can be mighty thank­ ful that it will he by a friendly* army. Someone was lamenting the fact that the airplanes in the near future will be keeping some of us awake at night and the remark was made that ye might be thankful that they were friendly planes and not enemy planes. The new military camp at Ipper- Wasli is to be opened up this month and the instructional staff now in training at Listowel will be in com­ mand of the new camp. The officers and N.C.O.’s froma that place are planning a route march to the new camP and will pass through Exeter. They expect to bivouac at the Exe­ ter agricultural grounds on Sept. 11 on their way to camp and again on the 17th on following is a the march: Officers and Barracks, Listowel, will ’em up and laying ’em down’’ aplen­ ty when they undertake a route march of almost 200 miles from Listowel to Camp Ipperwash Lake Htflron and return. Beating by a wide margin the mer long distance record set by Kent Regiment last year when that unit marched from London to Ham­ ilton, the Listowel detachment will begin its long trek by foot shortly. About 100 officers and N.C.O.’s —all of whom will form the in­ structional staff wash when that training centre is September—will march, They will be led by Lt.-Col. H. Ballantyne, officer commanding Camp Ipperwash, or A-29, A.I.T.C. Bivouacking in the wide open spaces at night and performing various schemes en route, the Lis­ towel group is expected to take about five days in reaching Camp Ipperwash. After a week-end stay at the lakeside camp, they will make the return hike to Listowel on the following week.. Every effort will be made to simu­ late marching under actual battle conditions during the trek. Time will, he allotted to mock protec­ tion from low-flying aircraft fire, anti-tank barriers will be erected, the art of fieldcraft will be put into play tions Anniversary Services- at Trivitt On Sunday morniftg iporlal church anniversary and of Honor. The the Airport, the bars of the Canadian Legion and of the Reserve Units of town, together with the Boy Scouts, the Cubs and the members of the Red Cross will parade to the church. Men and women from the Air Force will be present in a body. The speaker will be Rev. F. F. Crankshaw. Trivitt Me- will observe their will unveil the Roll trumpet band from Exeter Rand, mem- the return trip, clipping The Concerning N.C.O.’s at Bennett be “picking on for- the of Camp Ipper- advanced infantry completed in mid­ take part in the i and various marching forma­ will be practised. Re-Organize Y. P. U. group of the young peopleA of the James Street United church were guests of Rev. A. B. and Mrs. Irwin at the James street parson­ age Monday evening. Plans were made for the re-organization of the Y.P.U. and a nominating commit­ tee was appointed to select a slate of officers. A youth’s service will be held on Rally Sunday, the last Sunday evening in September, con­ ducted by the young people. It is hoped to have the president of the Huron County Youirg1 People give an address^. Following the busi­ ness session several contests were enjoyed followed by refreshments served by the hostess. Follow the Classifieds—they save you money. Contributions to Exeter Fund Three dollars have been received during the past week for the Bomb Victims’ Fund for Exeter, England, from Exeter, Canada, bringing the total to $106.'0i0. Mr. Frank Johns, a visitor from Toronto, contribut­ ed $2.00 and Councillor J. W. Hern has contributed $1.00. Mr. Hern’s contribution was money received for stooking grain. -I- FINE YEAR’S WORK FOR EXETER LIONS CLUB The public will be interested to" know something of the contribu­ tions made by the Exeter Lions Club since the frolic that was held in October last year, The total amount spent is $2,299.35, Of this amount $169.00 was spent for providing milk for school children throughout the year; $463.90 was contributed to the Lions Children's War Victims’ $25.00 to the Navy League; $102,00 to the Boy Scouts; $1,172.00 to the Red Cross; $202.45 for children’s welfare; $25.00 to the Children’s War Memorial Hospital; $5>0.'00 to the Chinese War Relief; -$50.00 to the Exeter, England, War Fund and $15.00 to the Institute . for the Blind. The four teams now in tion for the selling of tickets for the draw to be held at the fifth an­ nual their ning. Snell 605 points; second with 580; B. W. Tuckey with 560 and R. E. Russell with 558. The ticket-selling campaign will con­ tinue until the night of the frolic and the teams will report each week. Three hundred dollars* in cash are being given in prizes. British Fund; Victims’ National competi- DAY OF PRAYER AND SPECIAL DEDICATION In accordance with a proclama­ tion and at the spec:ai request of His Majesty the King Sunday next will be observed as a day of prayer and tlf special dedication through­ out the Dominion of Canada to mark the beginning of the-fourth year of war. Arrangements have been made for the holding of special ser­ vices throughout the day. Services! will be observed in all the church­ es on Sunday morning. In the eve­ ning, a union service will be held in Trivitt Memorial church. The local clergy will assist with the service and a union choir will lead the ser­ vice ©f song. Squadron Leader Rev. F. F. Crankshaw, of No. 9 S.F.T.S. will be the special speaker. Trivitt church should be filled to over­ flowing as the prayers of our people ascend “for those who are offering their lives for our cause and for a favourable peace that shall be founded on understanding and not hatred, to the end that peace shall endure.’’ Miscellaneous Shower miscellaneous shower was heldA on Friday evening at the home of Miss May Jones in honor of Miss. Ila Willis, bride-elect of this week. Miss Helen Westcott read the ad- ’ fess and was assisted by Miss Iva Fisher in presenting the gifts. Ila thanked the girls in a few fitting words. Games and contests were enjoyed and refreshments were serv­ ed at the close. S'Fi! frolic on October 2nd, made first report The team was leading A: J. on Monday eve- headed by Ulric with a credit of Sweitzer’s team, TROUSSEAU TEA Mrs. John N. Willis entertained on Tuesday evening at a trousseau tea in honor of her daughter, Ila, bride-elect of this week. Mrs. Wanda West displayed the bride’s trousseau, Misses Iva Willis and Iva Fisher the gifts, and. dishes and Miss Helen and linens. Mrs. Willis the guests. Thos. Willis poured tea and Misses May Jones and Vera Deckei- served. Mrs. Joe Smith, Mrs. Clarence Smith, Mrs. Lewis Davey and Miss Flossie Davey assisted in the kit­ chen. Westcott the blankets Mrs. George Dunn and assisted Ila in receiving Mrs. F. Sharp and Mrs. PUBLIC SCHOOL REGISTRATION Parents are requested to regis­ ter with Miss MacFaul all child­ ren six years and over who have never attended Exeter Public School. Twins Home on Leave R. L. Wuerth, of the Aylmer, and L.A.C. R. A. of the Winnipeg Repair fur- and RED CROSS NEWS The treasurer, Mr. W. J. Floyd> has for acknowledgment: Thames Road- Unit ............$ 2.25 Bomb Victims’ Fund bene­ fit concert (kindness the management Grand Bend Casino) ............................... 320.05 The Grand Bend Unit co-operated with Mr. Eric McIlroy, the manag­ er of the Casino, in the handling of this very successful benefit. Mr. McIlroy’s thoughtfulness in arrang­ ing for the programme is much, ap­ preciated, as is his active effort in promoting its success. Incidentally all expenses relative to -the concert, such as advertising, programmes, etc., were borne by the Lakeview Casino. Our sincere thanks are due to them. Curiosities at Times-Advocate A.C.l S.F.T.S., Wuerth, Depot, are spending 14-day loughs with their parents, Mr. Mrs. A. E. Wuerth. Takes Position in London Miss Isobel Turnbull, who for several years has been employed at Southcott Bros.’ store, has resigned her position of the week has secured mills. The friends will go with her. and left the forepart for London, where she a position with Kings- best wishes of many "88 Proclamation To the Citizens of Exeter and Community; Our Sovereign, His Majesty, King George the Sixth has proclaimed, Sunday, the sixth day of September, to be throughout our Dominion of Cartada, a Day of Humble Prayer and Intercession to Almighty God and ®f Special Dedication to National Service and Sacrifice on behalf of the cause undertaken by Canada, by the United Kingdom and other Dominions of the British Commonwealth and oui‘ Allies. You are asked to attend special church services arranged in our Village. We are passing through trying times. Please support the cause by your attendance and your prayers. Signed On behalf of the Council of the Village of Exeter B. W. TUCKEY, Reeve ytwiiSwi The Times-Advocate has received several curiosities during the past week and these have been on exhibi­ tion in our window. One is a double carrot, the longest about eight inch­ es, forming a V. Two large cucum­ bers grown by Mr. L. Day from seed procured in England have at­ tracted much attention. *The long­ est measures 17 inches. * On Tues­ day Mr. Noble Scott brought into the office a head' of millet, the top of which forms a V. Whether or not this is the usual formation we cannot say, but Mr. Scott tells us he could not find a single head. All were double. What impressed us most, was the number of seeds in the head. We talk of seed producing a hundred-fold but there must be from three to four thousand seeds in this head. FROM NO Q SERVICE FLYING TRAINING SCHOOt * CENTRALIA • ONTARIO Sorry we can’t give you a play-by- play description of the softball game being played tonight between the All-Stars and the Station. This will settle the tie score which developed following the Red Cross game three weeks you will all be on case you miss out you all about it in Week. Benefit ago, We know hand but just in we’ll try to tell this column next £ Yes, we had the grandest show on record last Saturday night when Lewney’s Caravan presented, its show on wheels—-“The Cracker Jacks’* and. they were just that, “cracker jacks”, The recreation hall was filled to overflowing long before the curtain went up and the genial master of ceremonies, Joe Carr, put everyone in the right frame of mind with some Scotch dialect stories for which he is famous from coast to coast. Well, when everyone got in a re* ceptive mood the show moved right along with the introduction of Clare Rouse, better known as the “Ono Man Band.” He brought the house down with his wierd collection of instruments, all of which ho flayed, to advantage. » (Continued on Page Four)