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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-12-17, Page 1Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 17th, 1942 Single Copy, 5 cents Sxty^Ninth Year- Store Open Evenings Next Week Jiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiniiiiiiiiiii) ALTHOUGH MANY LINES OF MERCHANDISE ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO PROC URE, WE BELIEVE A VISIT TO THIS STORE WILL SOLVE THE CHRISTMAS GIFT PROBLEM FOR YOU. WE ARE UNABLE TO REPLACE ANY LINES SOLD OUT THIS YEAR, SO WOULD EMPHASIZE THE NECESSITY OF EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING. BELOW WE OFFER A FEW SUGGESTIONS FOR REAL USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS. 19 Second Accident On Saturday afternoon, descending some steps into while the woodshed at hjs home, W. H. Dear ing had,the misfortune to fall, frac turing his right arm about -two inches below the shoulder. Dr. Fletcher attended him. Mr. Dear ing was taken to London on Monday for au X-ray when it was found that the shoulder-bone had alsp been injured. It was during straw berry time last June that Mr. Dear ing met with a similar accident, frac turing the same arm. YOUTH SERVICE AT JAMES ST, CHURCH ON SUNDAY NIGHT in For Ladies and Girls Handkerchiefs, singly or in boxes* Gloves, Hosiery, Lingerie, Parasols, Hand-Bags, Dresses, Coats, Neck Scarves* For Men and Boys Ties, individually boxed, real values, from 35c to $1,00 Braces, Garters, Underwear, Fancy Socks, Pyjamas, Bath-Robes, Hand kerchiefs, Suits, Overcoats, Sweaters. B...................... ..................................—n AIRPORT ENTERS HOCKEY TEAM IN O.H.A. GROUP Gifts for the Men in Uniform 0 Khaki Shirts, Handkerchiefs, Ties. Airforce grey and blue Shirts, Handkerchiefs, , n • black cashmere Dress Socks, etc. JUST ARRIVED—A shipment of Airforce Officers’ Shirts to retail at $2.00 each. Ladies’/ Misses’ and Girls’ Coats ... ideal Christmas gifts ... We still have a large range of coats to choose from. These would make ideal Christ mas gifts as coats will be very hard to get another year. Prices are very reasonable. I WE SELL WAR SAVINGS STAMPS | S Buy as many and as often*’as you can. = niiiiniiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiniiniiiiu iiiiininiiininiinHHninniinniiiiiiiiniiiininiiniiniiiiiniiiinmiiiiniir Bathrobes and Dressing Gowns for Ladies, Men and Children at Reasonable Prices. \ / Exeter hockey fans will witness O.H.A., hockey at the Exeter Arena this season. The Q.H.A. intermed iate "B” group in this vicinity will comprise teams from- Seaforth, Exe ter, S.F.T.S. NO, 9, Sky Harbor, E.F.T.S. No, 12 and No. 31 Clinton Radio School. A meeting wa§ held in the Queen’s Hotel in Seaforth Mon day when the schedule for -these teams was drawn up. The cenvener of the group is Ken G. Waters, of -Clinton. Due -to gasoline restrictions the referees will come from places as near as possible. The referees will be Don McKay, Goderich; “Red” Rath, Clinton; “Punch? McEwen, Clinton; Gordon Muir, Seaforth; Bob McCully, Stratford, and Fly ing Officer McCaa, Exeter. The ser vice personnel have requested that the games start at 8.15 p.m, sharp, and the -teams will try to start the games right on time. The schedule drawn up is as fol low?: Tuesday, Dec. 29—Clinton at erich; Exeter at Seaforth.z Tuesday, Jan. 5—-Goderich at ton, Seaforth at; Exeter. Thursday, Jan. 7—-'Clinton at forth; Exetei- at Goderich. Monday, Jan. 11—Clinton at ter; Seaforth at Goderich.*' Wednesday, Jan. 13—Goderich at Seaforth; Exeter; at Clinton. Friday, Jan. 15—^eaforth at Clin ton; Goderich -at JExeter. Tuesday, Jan. 19—Clinton at Goder ich; Exeter at Seaforth. Thursday, Jan. 21—Seaforth at Exeter. Friday, Jan. 22—Goderich at ton. Tuesday, Jan. 26—-Clinton at forth; Goderich at Exeter. Thursday, Jan. 28—Clinton at 'ter, Friday, Jan, 29—Seafo'rth at Goder ich. Tuesday, Feb. 2—Seaforth at Clin ton; Exeter at Goderich.' -Thursday, Feb. 4—Goderich at Sea forth; Exeter at Clinton. The colors the teams will wear will be: Seaforth, maroon and white; Goderich, red and white; Clinton, blue and white; Exeter, the Air Force colours, red, white and blue. The play-offs will* be conducted as follows: the first team will have preference in playing third or home-and-home games,’ goals count. The finals will he the three out of five games A youths’ service was held James St, United Church Sunday evening with several young people in charge and a young people’s choir leading the service of song. The service was presided over by Earl Heywood. Marion Cowen read the scripture lesson and Dawson Goulding led in prayer. Helen Rowe sang a solo, Officers of the p.p.A. were installed by the pastor., Rev, A. B. Irwin, the. officers being Vera Decker, Catherine Armstrong, Iva Fisher, Helen Westcott, Ardys Mc- Falls, Donald ’Traquair, Norman Hannigan, John Size and Harry Par sons. The guest speaker for the evening was Flight Lieutenant C, K. Sansbury,. the new padre at No. 9 S.F.T.S., who delivered a splendid message, emphasizing the fact that we must be prepared fox* the new day to follow the present world-wide conflict. Following the service a fellowship hour was held in the schoolroom. Carols were sung. Mr. Irwin told the origin of several of the carols, played by Mr, Goulding, morning service Rev, G. A. Williams, of Toronto, field secretary for mis sions, was the special speaker and outlined some of the work now be ing carried on in various mission fields by the United Church of Can ada. Missions are being carried on in 23 different languages. The Church must take an important part in the days of reconstruction. One- third of the membership of the Church is carrying the missionary load. He made an appeal for a great er consecration and increased sionary givings. Injuries Suffered Dx\ Steiner had the misfortune to fall, fracturing several ribs, on Sun day. He will be confined to his home for a week. Dr. Dunlop attending him. Mr. John Hunter is confined his home as the result of a fall some ice. He had the misfortune to fracture some ribs near the breast bone. Mr. William Mawhinney, who has been in Victoria Hospital, London, and who recently had his leg ampu tated below the knee, is getting along nicely. is to on 3,91 94.15 2,00 17.85 God- Clin- Sea- Exe- A medley of carols was At the mis-. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Campbell’s Tomato Soup Q fi-Smc 1 7/» A Timely Special ............................“ HUa 1 ! t Muffets Whole Wheat Biscuits .. Garden 'Patch Peas , A Real Good Brand, 16-oz. tins ... Neilson’s Cocoa A Chocolate Cocoa lb. tin 19c Genuine Dill Pickles Rose Brand, 17 oz. jar, 21c No. 1 Long Grain Rice Cooks Well ........ *.... Cream of Barley- Cereal, Cooks in 3 Minutes Spanish Onions Local Grown, Good Quality Clin- Sea- Exe- per pkg. 25c 4 lbs. 25c Jones & May Your g SuperiorStore S W?.Canadian Legion. Exeter-Hensall Branch 167 BINGO bye, to best FORMER BANKER AND PROMINENT CITIZEN DIES AT HENSAL'L HOMESkate and Shoe Matched Outfits. We have a good - assortment to choose from. Pyrex 'Casseroles, 50c to $1.10 Pyrex Pie Plates, 30c to 45c Pyrex Double Boiler, $5.1O-$5.«5 ' Hockey Sticks 35c to -$1.25 Shin Guards , 89c to $3.50 1 second Hand Outfits 25c pr. to $5.00 pr. WE STILL HAVE A FINE ASSORTMENT OF TOYS Roast Pans 50c to $3.26 Mops 69c to $1.50 Pop Corn 15c a lb. 25, 40, 60 watt Electric Mazda Bulbs .......... 15c each Purina Lice Powder 35c a tin Chlorena Powder 1 lb. 75c 5 lb. $1.50 Zenoleum 35c to 90c tins We carry a full stock of feeds, Pioneer, Purina and Dr* Roe’s and Royal Purple Concentrate. We have a few stoves on hand—Come in if you need one. We have a lovely stock of Pyrex Ware which makes a lovely gift for Christmas. PyrOx Sauce Pans, $2.45 - $2.90 Pyrex Loaf Pans, 75c to 90c Pyrex Custard Cups, 2 for 15c Last Bingo Before Christmas STEWART’S GARAGE Thursday, Dec. 17 at 8.30 ALL FOWL 8 chickens, 7 ducks 3 consolation rounds — geese 1 TURKEY DOOR PRIZE 10 EXTRA ROUNDS TURKEYS General Admission 25c Extra Card 10c Traquair’s Hardware & Bingo & Dance at HENSALL Wednesday Evening, Dec.’ 16th 15 rounds, extra rounds, door prizie. Murdock’s Orchestra General Admission 35c 1 Henry Arnold, well-known Hen sail citizen and former manager of the Bank of Montreal,** died Thurs day of last week at his home. Mr. Arnold was born in Thornhill, Ontario, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Arnold. He had been engaged in banking business for most of his life,-starting his career as a private banker in Hensail. He had been associated with the Bank of Montreal in Hensail for many years previous to* his retirement. He was a life-long member of Carmel Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his widow, Janette Robson; one brother, Abner-Arnold, High River, Alta.; four nieces, Mrs. E. McOr-aCkem Toronto; -Mrs. Gor don Bridgman, London, Miss Helen MacArthur, London, and Mrs. George Croil, Ottawa? six nephew?, John “Arnold MacArthur, Montreal; Ken neth MacArthur, Ailsa Craig; (Rob ert Arhold, Toronto; Charles Ar nold, High River; Edward Arnold, Calgary, and Winton Arnold, Buff alo, Private funeral services were held from his residence on Saturday, at 2 pan. Rev, W. Weir officiated, as sisted by Rev. R. A, Brook, Burial was PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN STAGE SUCCESSFUL CONCERT The Exeter Arena on Wednesday evening of last week proved to be an ideal place for the holding of a Christmas entertainment by -the teachers and pupils of the Exeter Public School, assisted by W. R. Goulding. Upwards of 500 were seated in the large. auditorium and enjoyed a very entertaining and well-planned program. Every child in the school participated. Chorus es were contributed by each of the five calsses with W. R. Goulding, music instructor, presiding at the piano. There were three plays, “The Shoeman and the Elves”, “Jimmy’s Unlucky Morning” and “An Official Visit”, the young per formers showing dramatic ability and were roundly applauded. A re citation was given by Margaret White; an instrumental by Norma Knight and a piano duet by Eliza beth Gladman and W. R. Goulding. The boys of Room Four gave “Up side Down” drill and the girls of the same class appeared in a patriotic drill. The closing number, a pat-; riotic pageant, proved to be the highlight of the evening, the whole scheol joining lustily in the singing of patriotic songs. The net proceeds of the evening amounted to $59,52 and were donated to the Exeter, England, War Relief Fund, together with a-donation'of $3.50 from- the school. This was a very worthy contribution in view of the fact -that the school children were admitted free. J. M. Southcott acted as chairman. The announcement of. R. N. Creech, chairman of the Board of Education, that,* owing to the splendid performance and the late ness of the hour, the opening of school the following morning would be at ten o'clock instead of nine was received with great enthusiasm by the scholars. The teaching staff comprises Principal Ray M, Wag horn, Misses V. Watkins, Jean Dole and BOXING DAY IS DECLARED HOLIDAY BY LOCAL COUNCIL The statutory meeting of the Mu nicipal Council of the village of Exe ter was held in the council cham bers with Reeve Tuckey and all coun cillors present. The minutes of the last regular meeting of December 7 wex’e read and adopted on -the mo tion of Councillors Taylor and South cott. A delegation of local merchants waited on the Council asking that Boxing Day, Saturday, December 26, be declared a holiday. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Dignan that Boxing Day, December 26, be declared a holi day and that the Reeve issue a pro clamation to this affect. A communication from the War Time Prices and Trade Board re wood fuel was filed. Communica tions from institutions asking for grants were tabled. The municipal treasurer, *C. V, Pickard, presented his report cov ering -the year up to December 15. It was moved and seconded by Coun cillors Southcott and Hern -that the report be accepted and the necessary number printed for the annual meet ing. Mr. William Pearce, municipal tax. collector, addressed the Council.. He felt that the amount of 1942 taxes collected was satisfactory, By-law No. 10, in regard to time of closing Of retail stores was given its third and final reading and passed on the motion of Councillors Dignan and Hern. It was moved by Councillor Dig nan and seconded by Councillor Tay lor that County Engineer Patter son be paid ten dollars to cover ser vices. It was moved and Councillors Southcott ■that William Andrew teen dollars for extra dered. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Hern and Taylor: Coun ty of Huron, collecting arrears of taxes, $23.37; Bell Telephone Co., J. Norry phone, ....6.15; John Cox, snow plowing, $10.40; Henry Green, snow plowing, $8.77; Wm. Andrew, sanding, $1.20; extra services, $15.00; total, $16.2d. All motions were passed. Before adjournment Reeve Tuckey invited the members of the Council, the tax •collector, constables and clerk to supper following the meeting. Adjournment on motion of 'Coun cillor Dignan. C. V. Pickard, Clerk. LARGE SHIPMENT OF WAR SUPPLIES SENT RY EXETER RED CROSS The treasurer, Mr* Floyd# acl^aow^ ledges the following receipts over the past two weeks: Thames Road Unit ,..... Centralia Unit, bingo and dance ..... .. James Powell, donation .... 50 per cent Exeter Munici pal scrap drive The last shipment for the year 1942 was received at the work rooms on Friday afternoon and was a. splendid one, showing the work of many busy hands and loyal workers* Besides the work of the seventeen, units was a donation of 59 articles- for British civilians from the Jun ior W. A, of Trlvitt Memorial Church. These were mostly clothes and were beautifully by the young girls of the There was also a donation, of layettes, one from the Lutheran La dies’ Aid of Dashwood, one Tronx the Order of the Eastern Star and one from the 'Centralia Unit. These layettes are most attractive and are very welcome. The Air Force Unit turned in a splendid showing of hos- pital supplies, including 86 slings, 84 pads, 38 large wash cloth, besides knitting. The shipment for as follows: Service socks, 41; 18-in, socks, 39;’ 26-in. socks, 4; V-necIt sweaters, 24; turtle-neck sweaters, 14; aero caps, 18; alternative’caps, 10; mitts, 2'0; gloves, 34; turtle neck tuck-ins, 7; * scarves, 1; wash cloths, 32; girls’ sweaters, 5; boys’ sweaters, 3; boys’ knitted suits, 9; girl’s knitted dress, 1; sea boots, (Continued on Page, 4) baby made W.A* three towels and 10 a quantity of the month was MRS. A. McTAGGART RECEIVES INTERESTING LETTER FROM SAILOR Mrs. McTaggart, of town, has just passed her 91st birthday and was well remembered by neighbors and friends with flowers, cards and treats. She expresses thanks to all. Mrs. McTaggart has just received a letter from a young Dutch sailor in reply to her address which she plac ed in a pair of stockings Although still anxious to knit she is unable to do so, being bedfast for nearly seven months. in Woodland Cemetery, London, seconded by and Taylor be paid fif- services ren- Can- Pearl Love and Mrs. H. Elliot. FROM J^jO Q SERVICE. FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL On Sale Each Week Single copies of the Times-Ad- vocals are on sale each week at the following places; Browning’s Drugstore , Cole’s Drugstore Robertson’s Drugstore Times-Advocato Office, Skating at the Arena There is ice at the Arena. Public School pupils were allowed to skate Monday after tour and the rink was opened to the public Tuesday eve ning. The ice is in good condition.! This is the earliest for skating at | holidays in the two upper rooms of the arena in many years, the public school, In response to a request by the Board of Education, classes in relig ious knowledge will be begun by the local clergy after the Christmas Promoted Word was received this week by Mrs. Vernon Heywood that h$r hus band has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant-Major, Sergeant-Major Heywood has been overseas since 1941., We extend congratulations. As we write oui’ little column this week we are mindful that Christmas is just around the cornet. Every one mi the Station is talking about those have Plans days places scattered from Winnipeg to Halifax. Train schedules are check ed and Te-checked with meticulous care, wires are going and coming and in the off hours little knots of people can be seen with glowing faces discussing the minute details of their proposed holiday. Yes, it Is a great time of year and hearts are full as they contemplate reunion with loved ones. Of course there are those who because of in li Continued on Page 4) five days* leave they are to at ’Christmas or New Year’s, are being made to spend holi- in any one of hundreds of BANK OF COMMERCE CLOSED AT CREDITON AFTER LONG SERVICE The Orediton branch of the adian Bank of Commerce, which was opened in March, 1908, is to be closed down at the end of this year. It was at first decided to close the branch on the 19th but at the re quest of Stephen Council the bank will remain open until the 31st of December. The closing of the Cre- diton branch is part of a plan to reduce the number of banks operat ing throughout the Dominion of Canada, this action being necessary as a war measure owing to the scar city of help and the necessity of cutting down expenses. Many of the smaller branches in the cities have been closed and in a number of villages and towns where there are two or three branches of differ ent banks, amalgamations have tak en place. The closing of the Uro- diton branch, which has served the community for4 nearly 35 years, will no doubt prove an inconvenience to the businessmen and the surround ing farming community. M, W. Telfer, who has been the genial manager of the bank for the past seventeen years, will be attached lemporarily to the Exeter branch. Th© 3-year-oId boy had taken his mother’s powder puff! and was fix- ing up his face as he had seen her do, when the 5-year-old sister grab bed it from him; ‘You mustn’t do that,’ she said. ‘Duly ladles use powdejr. G eta. Horn en wash them selves? Boston, Mass. S.S. “Van de Velde”, Neth. Sh. & Tv. Co., 5-6 Grosby Square, London, Eng. Dear Mrs. McTaggart: I am writing you these few lines to send you my hearty thanks for . the socks I received by means of the Red Cross at Halifax. I think that you would like to know to whom, your knittings are going, so. I ami sending my thanks and re spects that you would take care io? do that kind of work for us seamen and the men in the other forces in spite of your age. But I think yotu do it with pleasure and love that you can also carry by a stone to build a statue of Victory which we hope will not be long. Perhaps I made some mistakes in my writing, but I hope you will ex cuse me for them as I am a Dutch sailor -and don’t know too much about the language to write it faultlessly and so by this you can see that your knittings are going everywhere and to any kind of people. As I look at the address which you put in the ■socks I cannot imagine that you are -of so old an age for it is still a firm- hand. Now I am closing this letter' with my best wishes for a Merry Christmas and another Very happy and good New Year. Sincerely, Golian V. A. Lee Officers Elected Exeter Chapter 222, O.E.S.* held their regular meeting In the Chap ter Rooms on Main Street last Wed nesday evening with Mrs. W. J* Smith, W.M., and Mr. B. D. Field, W.P., presiding. The annual election of officers was held With the following results;. Mrs. M. W. Telfer, W.M.; Mr, W. D. Sanders, W.B.; Mrs. W. D. Sanders, Associate Matron; Mr. E. .T. Green, Associate Patron; Mrs. 'G. H. San ders, secretary; Miss Maude Horton* treasurer; Mrs. A. Traquair, Con ductress; Mrs. John Ferguson, Assoc iate Conductress; ‘trustees, B. D. Field, W. D. Sanders, Mrs. J. Fer guson; auditors, M. Herten, Mrs. K. Hockey and J. P. Bowey. the quilt, which has been on ex hibition in southcott’? window, was drawn for and the lucky ticket was held by H. c. Rivers. Record Tax Colleetidh Monday was the last date tor pay* iug municipal taxes before a pen alty was added. To date 95 per coni of the 1942 takes hate been paid! a record for iwiy years*