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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-05-11, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1878 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING MAY 11th, 1939 1 OUR COMPLETE STOCK OF X EE Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ I BUSH FIRE THREATENS VILLAGE OF GRAND BEND 5 all SPRING COATS on SALE at Real Bargain Prices We Still Have a Good Range of Coats to Choose From. We are Offering them this week at the Biggest Bargain Prices we have ever shown. Spring Furnishings for the Home Before you buy get our low prices on Linoleums, Congoleums, Window Blinds, Curtain Rods, Rugs, Etc. We can save you Money on our large stock of these lines. Sale of Large Size Linoleum Rugs Sizes 10 1-2 x 12 ft., 12 x 12 ft., 12 x 13 1-2 ft., and 12 x 15 ft. at Real Bargain Prices. ......... *■ .....................j------------------------------------------------- -----------...................................-.....-■....■—----------- Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Pearl White Naptha SOAPQ poL-pc 1 ftp Very Special Value .............° VUIVUO 1VU CORNED BEEF ' Helmet Brand .............. Hillcrest PURE LARD 1 Pound Packages ...... Durham CORN STARCH In the New •Package ......... 2 tins 23c 2 lbs. 19c * each 10c OLD DUTCH CLEANSER O i:nc 1 For House-Cleaning ..................“ UUo McCORMICK SODAS Small pkg. Fancy Sodas JIF SOAP FLAKES .,1^ Ofo. With a beautiful tumbler free ...F**&* MAPLE SYRUP oaI Cl EA Local, New Crop, to clear ...... Residents and cottagers at Grand Bend spent an anxious few hours Sunday afternoon when a bush fire in the Pinery fanned by a high wind from the south-east swept through the dry underbrush towards the vil- age. Several hundred persons ga­thered at the spot, many of them armed with shovels to do battle against the flames that rapidly eat their way towards the village. The fire started several miles south of Grand Bend when the burning of a small brush pile Sunday morning got beyond control and spread over several hundred acres. Fire-fighters who endeavored to fight the flames were driven from the bush by the heat and the intense smoke. The flames spread mostly along the ground and occasionally went part way up a pine tree. Thick smoke filled the wooded area and curled high into the air, At times between the smoke and the dust visibility was cut off along the highway. The fire was confined between the high­ way and the east side of the old river bed of the Aux Sauble. On the west side of the river bed are the the cottages of the Beach O’ Pines, many beautiful and costly summer homes. Cottage owners stood by ready to remove their household ef­fects should the fire jump the river. As the fire crept towards the main road into the Beach O’ Pines the un­derbrush was back-fired and several trees were felled. It was about six o’clock when the fire reached the road and the grave concern of the fire-fighters was whether or not the fire could be stayed at this point. Pumping equipment was held in readiness at the river. Jake Sweit­zer had made a record run to Ip- perwash and secured the fire fight­ing equipment from that place. He had previously warned cottage own­ ers at the Beach O’ Pines to vacate their cottages. Once the fire jump­ ed the road but was pounced on by the workers and speedily brought under control. Had the fire spread beyond control on the north side of the road it is difficult to say the amount of damage that would haVe been caused as several homes and cottages were in this part of the bush. Fortunately the fire had been confined to an area where there were no cottages and there were no accidents. There was consider­ able timidity at first about the start­ ing of the backfire not knowing what the results might be, but it was fin­ally undertaken as the flames- crept closer to the road and it was when the two fires met that the flames were brought under control. Too much praise cannot be given to the men who fought so valiantly against, one of the worst fires ever to visit the district. What the effect of the fire will be on ,the standing trees is a difficult question to answer. No doubt they will be retarded in their growth if not entirely killed by the intense heat. Fire ____ __ o’clock Saturday pletely destroyed the large and up- to-date barn of Mrs. Archie McCurdy north boundary of Usborne. The fire started in a corner of the barn­ yard between a straw stack and the barn. It was discovered by Mrs. McCurdy, an elderly lady over 80 years of age and at the time it .was noticed it had not made much head­way and Mrs. McCurdy endeavored to fight the flames with her coat but they got beyond control. Her two sons, Samuel and . William Mc­Curdy were working in an adjoining field and saw the smoke. An alarm was sounded and neighbors were soon on the scene and with their as­sistance 35 head of cattle, a number of pigs and hens and all of the ma­ chinery including a threshing separ­ator with the exception of the blow­er were taken safely from the burn­ ing building. The two barns were among the finest in the community. The main building was 40 by 90 ft. and the wing 36 by 57. There were five bins of wheat in the barn. The large barn had been shingled only a week before and about 20 bunches of shingles that had been taken from one of the buildings and re­moved a short distance away were also burned. The buildings were in­sured in the Usborne & Hibbert Mu­tual Fire Insurance Co. for $3,000. which started about afternoon FIRE DESTROYS BARN ..... three com- LADY BOWLERS ORGANIZE Exeter Ladies’ Bowling Culb held their annual meeting at the home of Mrs. H. C. Rivers. The following officers were appointed: President. Mrs. H. C. Carey; Vice-President. Mrs. E. R. Hopper; Secretary-Treas., Miss Greta Harness; Social Commit­tee, Mrs. B. W. Tuckey, convenor, Mrs. (Dr.) Roulston, Mrs. (Dr.) An­derson, Mesdames, O. Southcott, Harvey, Jaques, Medd, Layton; Membership Committee, Miss Lillian Hueston, convenor, Mesdames, Bow- ey, Elliot and Smith and Misses S. Southcott and Helen Penhale; Tour­nament Committee, President, Sec­retary, Mesdames, J. M. Southcott, Moise, Telfer and Pollen; Prize Committee, Miss W. Hueston, Miss Stella Southcott, Mrs. E. R. Hopper. The receipts for the year amounted to in $9-3.50 with a balance of $48.00 the bank S.S. ANNIVERSARY Four things a man must learn to do If lie would keep his record true; To................ToToTo Full Assortment of Garden Seeds — Many Lines in Bulk forEconomy, Phone Your Superior _Store ■Hhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin^Wnmi IE .dllllllllllllllllllllllliilllllllllllillllllllillllllffl ..SomethingDifferent.. iK To the person putting in the Largest Offer on a Eureka Vacuum Cleaner, Value $39.50, it will be sold. There are no strings to this. ' Just come in with your offer and name. If you do not want a Vacuum do not put in a price. •BAND CONCERT., LEAVITT’S THEATRE Sunday Evening at 8.30 o’clock Silver Collection We Are Now Running a Stock Reducing Sale a Ted Walper,, Director Bring in your money saving coupon on Lowe Bros. Nepto- Lac Enamel and get your quarter pint free with a pint. Lowe Bros. Floor Enamel can be used on Cement as well sis Wood * LEAVITT’S THEATRE This Theatre is Air Conditioned A customer of ours reports getting 209 eggs from 8 pullets in the month of April on Purina Lay Chow. This is a good record. Sweat Pads...„,50c. each Traquair’s Hardware Tinsmithing Sign Work Plumbing GOD SAVE OUR KING IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN > Death of Mrs. Sutton ’ The death took place In Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday, May ‘5 th of jane Corbett, beloved wife of Aaron Sutton, aged 76 years, a week previous to her death Mrs. Sutton fell while going down some steps fracturing* her shoulder. She was removed to Victoria Hospital and later contracted pneumonia which caused her death. Mrs. Siltton had resided on the highway south of Exeter for a great many years. Mr. Sutton is at present ill in Clinton hospital. Deceased is survived by a grandson Herman Gower, of Sarnia, Who accompanied by his wife was present for the funeral, Mr. N. Cor­ bett, of Dieter, is a brother and Mrs. ’Titos. I-Ieaman a sister, The funeral was held Saturday from the under­ taking parlors of Mr. R. N. Rowe, conducted by Rev. Mr. Hunt with interment in the Brinsley cemetery. Moved to Markhani MOrvyn Oudmore, who for the at Mr. past couple of weeks has been Markham, where he has secured a position aS tinsmith and plumber with Mr. Charles Seargent, on Mon­ day moved hie wife and two children to that place. The best wishes Of many friends will follow them. May 14th is Mother’s Day and we have on hand some nice Mothers' Day Cards, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY May 11th, 12tly 13th “UP THE RIVER” Feature Comedy with PRESTON FOSTER, TONY MARTIN, SLIM SOMERVILLE Special added attraction Walt Disney’s “FERDINAND THE BULL” in Technicolor “SEA MELODY” with TED FIO RITO and his orchestra MUSICAL FESTIVAL The second annual musical festival for the rural and continuation schools of South Huron was held in James Street United Church, Friday evening of last* week and all day Saturday. The festival was presid­ ed over by Inspector E. C. Beacom, of Goderich and Mr. E. W. G. Quantz of London, was the adjudicator. The festival this year took on a new form as no prizes were given, elim­inating competition. The adjudicator conducted lessons with the the var­ious groups at the close of each class Mr. Quantz spoke highly of the work 'that is being accomplished, the re­ sults being more gratifying than that of last year;; Practically all of the schools in T sborne and Stephen townships were represented toge­ ther with five schools from Hay, two from Blanshard, three from Hibbert, two from Tuckersmith and one from Fullarton. The musical supervisors who had charge of the various classes were W. R. Goulding, L. Wein, Crediton; D. Gill, Grand Bend; S. Rennie, of Hensall. Both of the evening sessions were well at­tended by parents and others inter­ested. On Friday evening pupils from the tnree-roomed schools and the continuation schools participat­ ed. These schools comprised Cred­iton, Dashwood, Winchelsea, sail, Zurich and Grand Bend. Exeter school will compete in ton on Friday evening next, program consisted of choruses, solos by the boys and girls in the various grades, junior, intermediate and senior. The program began at 7.15 and lfcsted until after 11 o’clock. Sessions were .held Saturday morn­ing and Saturday afternoon .with pupils from the rural schools tak­ing part. There were nine classes in the morning .and nine in the af­ ternoon. In the evening the pro­gram started at 7 p.m. with chorus­es, solos and duets. Music in the schools with these annual competi­tions cannot fail to give the pupils a greater knowledge and apprecia­ tion of music. Hen-The Clin-The think without confusion clearly love his fellow man sincerely act from honest motive purely trust in God and heaven securely. Henry ’Van Dyke The above lines formed the basis of Judge Mott’s sermon at the morning service in James Street.. United Church on Sunday, the oc­casion being the anniversary of the Sunday School. The scholars filled to over-flowing the west wing of the gallery, while the junior choir over­flowed the choir loft and occupied chairs on the platform. An anthem was sung by the choir and two num­bers by the school. The pastor Rev. Mr. Page was in charge and Mr. J. H. Jones, superintendent of the school introduced the special anni­ versary speaker, Judge Mott, judge of the court of domestic relations, Mr. Mott is a very forceful speaker and his message could not fail to leave a lasting impression upon young and old. He emphasized the four things outlined in the foregoing poem. To think he said, was not an easy thing to do but is necessary to a successful life. He asked the boys and girls to constantly stop and think about the things they are do­ing, .about their conduct in the house on the street and wherever they are. Life is one of put and take. The lad who steals, he takes something but leaves behind his good reputation^ the stolen article has been paid for by his good name. In the games you play and the things you do, do not lose your self respect. The Bible is a support to one’s faith. The be­ginning of faith is in a person’s own mind. Look into your own eyes in the mirror and stop to see your own true self. We are all imperfect beings. The best men who have liv­ ed have done things imperfectly. Put your trust in God when the road is rough and future cloudy. At the evening service, the schol­ ars again occupied the west gallery. A quartette was sung by Allan Pen­hale, Grant Taylor, Allan and Mel­ville Buswell. The speaker was Rev. Mr. Kiteley, of Parkhill, presi­ dent of the London Conference, who referred to the wider outlook he had received as he had sat on the var­ ious boards of the church, and of the great work that the United Church is doing. He delivered a short and impressive sermon, his message being well received. The junior choir sang an anthem with Labelle and Marion Elliot taking the ! parts. THE LATE JOHN JOHNS The subject of this sketch born in Langtree Parish, Devon, England in September 1848 and came with his parents to Canada in 1'849. The family spent one year be­low Toronto and in June 1850 came to Usborne Township and settled on lot 12, concession 7. The only set? tiers on the 6th and 7 th concessions were two bachelors who had spenl the winter on lot 8. School section No. 6 was organized and a log school house built at Winchelsea in 1854 and John Johns attended school from the first day. He was the youngest boy and is the last survivoi’ of that generation. He could learn easily but never thought of an ed­ucation. His ambition was to be able to notch a tree as quickly as his father, and so he became very handy with the axe. He saw Usborne trans­ formed from primeval forest to the windswept country of today. He harrowed among the stumps with a V drag drawn by oxen and lived to see the wonderful agricultural ma­chinery of today. He saw the cord­uroy and mud roads transformed in­to the splendid highways of our time the heavy wagon and ox team replac­ed by auto and airplane. He saw the flail and first threshing machine which consisted of a cylinder and conclave only, while men separated thd stra\j and carried it to the straw stack,, replaced by machines riding on rubber tires which feed them­ selves and build the stack. He mow­ed hay with the scythe and cut many acres with the cradle and yet while he still lived the combine had come. He was an expert feeder of a thresh­ing machine in the days of the horse power when feeding in proportion to power was a science in itself. Mr. Johns was united in marriage with Sarah Oudmore, March 20th, 1873, and this union was blessed ‘with six children, three girls and three boys. Two of the girls Eliza and Lena passed away in their teens and Mabel (Mrs. C. Godbolt) passed on in 1923 His wife predeceased him April 9, 1935. There remains to mourn his- departure three sons, Richard and •Samuel, of Usborne, and Charles, of Exeter, with several grandchildren, two brothers, Henry on the old homestead anda Joshua, of Exeter; and one sister Mrs. H. Oudmore in the West. He was a man of the strictest integrity whose word was as good as his bond; a good neigh­bor, good and successful farmer and a good citizen. Thirty years ago while lifting he strained his heart and was unable to work for some years but recovered to a great de- ‘igree and was able to work his gar­den until at the age of ninety his life slowly ebbed away and on Sun­day eveping„the end came. The fun­ eral was ’ h’e'ld Tuesday afternoon from his late residence Albert street Exeter, conducted by Rev. A. Page with interment in the Exeter ceme­tery. The bearers were all nephews: William, Ed., Wesley, Fred, Lloyd and Garnet Johns. DEATH OF GEO. PENHALE After living all his life on the farm on which he was born there passed away on the third concession of Stephen Township on Tuesday of this week Mr. George Penhale in his 81st year. Mr. Penhale had been ill since the beginning of the year, ue was of a quiet, unassuming dis­ position yet he has spent a very use­ ful life. For a number of years he was a member of the council of Ste­ phen; he was also a trustee of S. S. No. 3, .Stephen. For years he was a director of the Exeter Agricultural Society and was known as an excel­lent sheep breeder. 1< or many -years he was an exhibitor of sheep at the various fairs and in the days when horses were used for transportation Mr. Penhale would drive for miles ■and be on hand with his exhibit. He was industrious and his neighbors! and friends speak of him in the highest terms. iMr. Penhale was united in marriage with Jessie Vos- per who predeceased him 21 years. He is survived by two sons, Gordon, of Usborne, and Harold, who has been living with his father, but who is at present seriously ill in Victoria Hospital, London, suffering from pleuro-pneumonia contracted fol­lowing an operation for appendicitis. His condition being such the news of his father’s death has not been made known to him. Mr. Penhale is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. H. Kil­mer, and Mrs. D. D. Crittenden, of St. Thomas. The funeral under the auspices of Exeter Lodge No. 67 I. O. O. F’. will be held Thursday af­ternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. A. Page. NATIVE OF EXETER DIES IN BRANTFORD W. J. Verity, a native of Exeter, for years a prominent citizen and in­dustrialist of Brantford, died at his home there Friday of last week in his 7'5 th year. He had been ill for several months. The deceased was born in Exeter and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Verity. His father was the founder of the firm of W. H. Verity & Son, makers of agricultural implements. In 1892 the Verity Plow Works was moved from Exeter to Brantford. At the time of the removal of the plant from Exe­ ter Mr. W. J. Verity was superinten­ dent. He subsequently became the president and general manager, a position he held until his retirement about six years ago. The plant has been for some years the Verity Works of the Massey-Harris Com­pany. His wife, whose name was Eliza Pickard, predeceased him three years ago. Mr. Verity was a director of the Massey-Harris Company and vice- president of the Dominion Foundry and Steel Co., Hamilton. He was an active member of Colborne Street United Church and a keen supporter of the Y. M. C. A. For some years he served on the board of the Brant­ford General Hospital. Surviving are one son, Morley F. Verity, pres­ ent head of the Verity Works and the Massey-Harris plant in Brant­ford, three daughters, Mrs. Wilton W. Hitchon, and Miss Millicent Ver­ ity, Brantford and Mrs. Donald Mul­holland, Toronto; three brothers. R. H. Verity, Claremont, Clif. and C. F. Verity and P. E. Verity, Brant­ ford; three sisters, Mrs. W. A. Braun New York; Mrs. F. Burnett, Toron­ to and Mrs. W. E. Gundy, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Pickard, of town attended the funeral Sunday. MASONIC “AT HOME” Lebanon Forest Lodge A.F. & A.M. held a very successful “At Home” in the Exeter Arena Wednes­ day evening of last week. There was a splendid turnout of the members and their wives together -.with a number of visitors. In a few ap­ propriate words the W. M. Bro? C. Mawhinney extended a hearty wel­ come. During the forepart of the evening progressive bridge, progres­ sive euchre and several other games were enjoyed. The prize for ladies’ high score at bridge was won by Mrs. L. Mickle, of Hensall, and at euchre by Mrs. Telfer, of Crediton. Following the games an interesting program was carried out with Joyce Broderick and Marguerite Hogarth giving several solo and dance num­ bers, both of the girls showing an exceptional talent. The Masonic quartette, of Hensall, comprising Rev. W. A. Young, Dr. Smillie, W. O. Goodwin and WT. A. MacLaren with Mrs. Young as accompanist sang several selections. Following the program a dainty lunch was served after which dancing was en­ joyed to the music of Stan. Smith’s orchestra. BASEBALL a.in.MIDNIGHT MONDAY at 12.05 Tuesday and Wednesday May 15tli, IGth, 17th Pictures withdrawn Monday night only Double Feature “AFFAIRS OF ANNABELLE” Feature Comedy Starring JACK OAKIE and LUCILLE BALL HAY TOWNSHIP YOUTH DIES SUDDENLY Sudden death on Tuesday of drew A. Boa, 18, son of Mr. Mrs. William J. Boa, Hay Township, was attributed to a post-influenza condition. Tlie young man was ill with influenza about two weeks ago. He worked on his father’s farm, on No. 4 Highway, south of Hensall. He complained of not feeling well when he arose Tuesday. His j death occurred during the afternoon. pAfter Coroner Dr. W. E. Weekes, or Exeter, had been notified, a post­ mortem examination was performed by Dr. D. G. Steer, of Hensall. No inquest will be held. Besides his parents, the youth is survived five brothers and otye sister. An­ and by Death of Mrs. Kellett Crediton Y. P. Entertained Sims solo The death took place in Usborne on Thursday of last week of Mrs. George Kellett aged 73 years. The deceased had been ailing since last summer but had been seriously ill only about two Weeks. Her maiden name was Mary Elizabeth Cornish. She is survived by one son John of Usborne and one daughter, Clara, of Windsor; also one sister, Mrs. Win. Snell and two brothers, Thofnas and Fred ell of Exeter. The funeral took place Friday conducted by Rev. Mr. penrose. Interment in the Exe­ ter cemetery. Winners » the lucky rug given “BOY SLAVES” With ANN SHIRLEY an all Star Cast COMING—GUNGA DIN Moved to Exeter Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sheppard and daughter, Of London, have mov­ ed to Exeter into theyrOsidence of Mr. Hy. Rundle, John street. We welcome them to our midst. ' Mr. Wes. Simmons was winner of the Cengoteum Away by Jones & May. The number of the rug was 1272 and Mr. Sim­ mon’s guess was 12'71. Mrs. M. Fink- belner, of Crediton, was winner of the rug given away by Sbttthcott Bros, 'the number ef the rag was 3143 end Mrs. Finkbeiner’s guess was 3158. Members of the Crediton Evan­ gelical Young People’s Society were guests Monday evening of the James St. Society of Exeter. More than 50 young people were in attendance. A song service was led by Miss Vera Decker, of Eieter and on behalf of James St. Society welcomed the vis­ itors. Rev. A. E. Pletch gave lhe opening prayer followed by a piano instrumental by Leila Mollard. Alma Ratz read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. Lawrence Wein presented a paper on '^Friendship.”. With Gor­ don Ratz as chairman the visitors presented the grogram which includ­ ed a vocal solo by Lawrence Wein; piano solo by Mrs. Rev. F. M. Faist; quartette, Earl Haist, Lloyd Wein, Lawrence Wein and Eldon Smith; readings by Ada Gaiser and Her­ man Sciherbarth; Harmonica and guitar selection, Ray Morlock; piano trio, Gladys Ratz, Norma Finkbein- er and Leila Mollard. After the program the Young people spent a delightful hour in contests and games after which lunch was served. Words of appreciation were ex­ changed by representatives of both leagues. Every moment was made delightful by the hosts of James St. Huron Perth Baseball League Schedule Nine teams are entered in the Huron-Perth Baseball League com­ prising teams from Blyth, Clinton, Crediton, Exeter, Goderich, Hensall, Lucan, Mitchell and Zurich. Home and home games will be played. The first game of the- season will be played when Crediton visits Exeter ion May 24th. The following is the ’schedule: May 24th — 'Crediton at Exeter May 29 th June June June June June June July 6th July 11th — Exeter at Clinton July 14 th July 17th July July July July Exeter at Mitchell 1st —- Blyth at Exeter 5 th — Exeter at Crediton 13 th-----—Exeter at Lucan 22nd — Exeter at Zurich 27 th — Hensall at Exeter 29 th — Exeter at Goderich Clinton at Exeter t: i Mitchell -at Exeter Zurich at Exeter 20 th Lucan at Exeter 21st Exeter at Hensall 25th Goderich at Exeter 28th —‘ Exeter at Blyth Dislocated Elbow J Start the new story “Brentwood” by Grace Livingston Hill, in the Times-Advocate this week. Jean, 7-year-old daughter of and Mrs. Cooper McCurdy, of__ phen, had the misfortune to dlalo* cate her elbow Saturday last when she fell from a tricycle onto a side­walk while visiting at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Fred Huxtable. Mr, Ste-