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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-01-07, Page 1Subscription, $2.00 per yearEstablished 1873 WINTER FOOTWEAR WALLPAPERS Store closes every Wednesday afternoon.—Saturday, 11 p.m. We still have va fairly good supply of winter footwear including all sizes in Men’s Felt Shoes. Keep your feet warm with a pair of felt-lined boots. We expect the new line of wallpapers in this week. Start your papering before the busy season comes. Girls’ and Boys’ Ski Caps In colors, wine, blue, green, etc. Just the thing for cold weather and for skating. Good styles, priced at $1.15 each. /Wen’s Leather Jackets and Windbreakers Sizes 36 to 46. If you require a good horstehide or Pigtex jacket we still have a limited supply of these scarce goods and advise the purchase now. Mitts, Gloves, Pullovers, etc. All styles leather mitts and gloves at very reasonable prices. Get a pair now while there is a good variety. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 7th, 1943 Sixty-Ninth YearSingle Copy, 5 cents <?• We have just completed our annual stock-taking and are placing on sale all remnants and many odd lines of merchandise. Splendid Values in Overcoats We have some real values in Men’s Winter Overcoats. If you are in need of a coat it might be a wise move to secure one this winter. B. W. TUCKEY IS RETURNED AS REEVE -■FAIR VOTE POLLED There was a fair vote polled at the municipal elections on Monday in spite of the fact that cold weather and deep snow prevailed and no doubt kept many -gt home who oth erwise would 'have voted. Reeve B, W. Tuckey was returned to of- with a majority of 348 over opponent, W, D. Sanders, In 19 40 election Mr, Tuckey and Sanders contested the reeveship, majority for Mr, Tuckey being 237. For the council Henry Bierling, of Exeter North headed the polls after being out of municipal office for several years. H. O. Southcott, J. W, Hern and E. M. Dignan, mem bers of the old council were re-el ected. S. B. Taylor, one of the hardest-working members of the old council, who has been in charge of placing many of the new famil ies connected with the airport, in the homes of Exeter, failed to make the grade. Many new names were added to the list this year because of the increased number of famil ies and because of the number of voters at the Town Hall poll it was required by statute to divide the Elected: Bierling, Southcott, Hern and Dignan. 'poll. The results of the election were as follows: For Reeve Tuckey .....,..126 188 138 37-—489 Sanders ........ 42 32 40 27-—141 Majority for Tuckey 348. For Council Bierling .......1'07 142 120 63-—438 Southcott,....102 149 8'5 18-—354 Hern ............ 92 153 S3 23-—351 Dignan ........ 83 115 109 35-—342 Sweitzer ....... 75 89 114 24-—302 Taylor .......... 54 97 52 9-—212 Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday mmnwwmHinriw n ■■■m ihiwiiwiiii ■ 11 iimiii—iniiiiiiiirnminnmiiiiiiiiTiwiwiiiiiii iiiwiMMiMniiiumiwimiiiMiiiniBUMiiaiiiiBim ■ -...... Van Camp’s Tomato Juice n«z»k 10^ Giant 48-ounce tins ......................“clLIl ia/C Aylmer Vegetable Soup 9 1 Or Tomato Soup, 10-oz. tins ......“ LvF Aylmer Tomato Ketchup 12-bz. Bottles ...................... Muffets nlrrr Of® Twelve delicious servings pKg» txC each 14c Blue Ribbon Coffee Ik Regular or Drip Grind .........jJCl Libby’s Asparagus Tips 1 9 i* 9Ap Fancy quality, green tips •a>“ vii. 11113 uvl Old Dutch Cleanser 9 t’ _ 1 An old favorite .........................« 11H«9 Aylmer Fruits, for special diets 1Q 99p 16-oz. tins, no sugar added, ..............IvIvZjZuV Jones & May Your H Superior Store □iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiK: War Time Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the Exeter District War Time Committee wilPbe held in the PUBLIC LIBRARY on WEDNESDAY Evening, JANUARY 13th, at 8 o’clock w for receiving reports of the officers and sub-committees and the election of officers. The general public is invited. | R. H. Taylor, Pres. R. N. Creech, Sec. | O. H. A. Intermediate A HOCKEY CLINTON SPARKS vs. EXETER FLIERS (No. 9 S.F.T.S. Station Team) EXETER ARENA MON., JAN. 11 th ♦ 1943 at 8.15 The Fliers took the first game from Seaforth 7-6 and now meet Clinton, winners over Goderich R.C.A.F. Admission 25c Goderich Sky Harbor at Exeter, Friday, January 15. Keep the date open. FROM - 9 SEttVKt FWIN<’ TRA,N,NG s<Hoo.L “The tumult and the shouting dies . . Yes, you have guessed it— the holiday season is over and once more we 1 return to normal living; that is, as normal as possible under the blanket of snow that has en veloped the countryside. Christmas and New Year’s afford great opportunity to become re vitalized and that is what everyone has experienced—a time to look ahead and plan for the future, a time for- readjustment and orgahization —you know what we mean, we all go through it. Well, anyway, it’s all over now and all that is left for us to do is to put our teeth into our jobs and carry on with new enthusiasm and new energy. We are particularly grateful, as we look back to the last two weeks, for the many kind invitations we received from our many friends _ to have our airmen and airwomen spend portions of their leaves in their homes. We regret to say that we were unable to fill all of the re quests. Indeed we were able to take care of a very small portion of them. To one and all, -many thanks on be half of all of us at No. 9 S.F.T.S. We can only say that we hope the cities, towns and villages where your sons and daughters are serv ing you we the New Year to all! * * * Many thanks to Sansbury for writing this column last week, pletely always anxious preciate sincerely trust he may be with us at No. 9 for a long time. * * * * Last Thursday evening we had a grand New Year’s eve party which was shared in by a large group of young people from Exeter and .Cen tralia, The girls arrived by bus about eight o’clock. The program com menced with the showing of a splen did full-length picture, “Sullivan’s Travels*’. About ten-thirty the pic ture Was concluded and dancing was the order of the evening. Flight Sgt. Watts, who is respon sible for wireless instruction at the Station, has connected a radio to oUr loud speaker System and this brought in different outstanding bands during the evening. From time to time We used drum, and piano combination, as well as recordings, Supper was served at eleven o’clock and how delicious it Was! To herald in the New Year we had a huge cake constructed from plywood and covered with cotton, At the appointed hour, midnight, a charming young miss, A.W.2 Me- (Continued on Dage 4) McCann Re-Elected In a contest for the reeveship in Stephen Township on Monday Alonzo McCann was returned to office with a majority of 261 over Roy Ratz, former deputy-reeve. The vote by polls was as follows: The figures for McCann are given first. Poll 1, 87-6; poll 2, 54-15; poll 3, 51-32; poll 4, 69-55; poll 5, 8'0-21; poll 6, 79-60; poll 7, 39-53; poll 8, 32-39; poll 9, 1'01,50; Totals, McCann, 592; Ratz, 331, EXETER ‘FLIERS’ DEFEAT SEAFORTH TEAM — SCORE, 7-6 Exeter fans are scheduled to see some real 'hockey this year and as a result of the opening game in the intermediate O.I-I.A. series in Exetei1 Tuesday evening predictions were ripe that the local arena would not be able to accommodate those desir ing to attend when 'the roads are open and' the weather fine. The Seaforth Beavers, a much- toted team, because of their success es in other years, went down to de feat at the hands of the Exeter “Fliers’’, a team recruited entirely from No. 9 S.F.T.S. The score was 7 to 6. The crowd of over six hund red persons (an exceptionally large crowd to witness an opening game) at times went into spasms of cheer ing that nearly raised the roof. The Air Force Kiltie Band lined up on the ice before the game and enlivened the proceedings with their music. Between periods the Air Force Trumpet Band played and received a great hand. Group Cap tain Fullerton faced-off the first puck. “Red’’ Rath, of Clinton, refereed 'the .game. The opening of the first period was a see-saw be tween the two teams and after about five minutes of -play Brennen, for the Fliers, notched ‘the first goal on a pass from Herder. Allan, the Fliers’ defence, drew the first pen alty for boarding. Some stiff /body checks were handed out right from the drop of the puck. Before the game ended two of the Seaforth players were laid up and three of the Fliers had plasters over the eyes. Ralph and Alby McFadden and Car negie were the scoring line for Sea forth. Ralph scored the tie goal with Alby and Carnegie in on a scramble in front of the net. Masey, for Exe ter, put the locals in the lead on a pass from Webb. Seaforth claimed the next goal but there was a dis pute and the goal referee’s decision stood and there was no count. A McFadden evened the score with his brother Ralph, and Carnegie cre dited with assists. Alby shortly af ter drew a penalty for accidental tripping. Seaforth went into the lead when Harris scored on a pass (Continued on Page 4) RUSSIAN RELIEF CONTRIBUTIONS ARE STILL BEING RECEIVED When we read day after day of the increasingly heavy blows being delivered by the Russian army on the Nazi invasion forces, we simply are forced to acknowledge that ev ery blow is a blow for Canada. Only fpr Russia’s magnificent ability to stop and then to defeat the German army we would be in great danger of invasion of this continent. Every mile of re-taken territory reveals the ■fact that Russian women and child ren have been living in cellars and dugouts and shacks behind the Ger man lines, and they are in a shock ing condition of health—needing food, clothing and medical supplies. It is to help to supply these needs that Canada is trying to raise $1,- 0'00,000. What the Russians have done demands our help. Can we in decency deny it or refuse to help? For 'two weeks the Exeter District War Time Committee has been ap pealing foi1 contributions, and three score people have responded, foi’ which the committee returns sincere thanks. There are, however, in this great and prosperous district many hundreds of others who should and who will subscribe to the fund. Please do not delay as the need is urgent. Contributions will be ac cepted by the officers of the com mittee, the Banks or the Times-Ad- vocate. Your contributions can be used to reduce your income tax af ter you have received an official re ceipt from Toronto. Give early and were half as nice to them, as have 'been to us—and although are >a little tardy, we’re none less sincere when we say Happy SKATING at the Arena Wednesday Afternoons for the Ladies 3 to 5 p.m* Admission Saturday Afternoons Children 5c 15c Skating Every Saturday Night Skating every night that hockey is not advertised for. RED CROSS NEWS The Treasurer has for acknow ledgment: •Caven Church Unit ............ Grand Bend Unit, proceeds of Community Sale ........... Crediton Unit, Khiva School Concert ................... „ Hurondale School ..... Sharon School, quilt ........... Main St, Unit, collections .... Thames Road Unite quilt .... James St. Unit No. 9 S.F.T.S. Wives’ Unit, penny draw .......... ............ Junior W.A. Trivitt Mem orial Church ...................... Order Eastern Star ................ ....$ 4.70 154.81 3.50 6.03 18.00 12.45 49.35 125.00 284J00 4,65 48.30 How <loes your label read? “The community clearing house •—Thnes-Advocate Want Ads.*’ More Snow Softly, silently and steadily the snow came down Sunday night and off and on during Monday and Tues day and many of the roads and con cessions throughout the townships 'have been blocked to motor traffic. The highways have been kept open with snowplows and an effort is be ing made to open up the country toads, Underwent Operation in Military Hospital Mrs. Douglas Triebner received__ __ a telegram last week stating that L.OpI. D. Triebner is in the hospital in Shilo, Man., having undergone an operation for appendicitis. His many friends hope for a speedy re covery, * Flight Lieut. He is one of those com- willing individuals who is Johnny-on-the-spot, and is to lend- a hand. We do ap his many fine qualities and LOCAL RATION BOARD PREPARED TO ACCEPT NEW APPLICATIONS The Local Ration Board is pre pared to accept new applications for permanent ration books in the name of 1. Infants; 2. Persons re-entering civilian life from Armed Forces; 3. Persons entering Canada for a period of more than six months; 4. Canadian residents who have never applied for permanent ration book. The Local Ration Board is pre pared to issue temporary Ration Cards to be used by 1. Members of Armed Forces on leave for seven days or longer; 2. Members of arm ed forces on subsistence allowance; 3. Members of armed forces pro ceeding on Temporary Duty; 4. Per sons who have lost permanent Ra tion Books; 5. Visitors to Canada; 6. Visitors from remote areas where ration books are not used; 7. Fish ermen. EARLY CLOSING BY-LAW AND WEDNESDAY HALF HOLIDAY NOW IN EFFECT Exeter’s new by-law requiring stores to close Saturday eveiiings at eleven o’clock came into effect foi1 the first time last Saturday evening. There was little confusion and most of the stores complied with the re gulations. One storekeeper said there were fewer persons waiting for parcels at eleven o’clock than was usual at midnight during the pre vious Saturday evenings. The Same by-law requires all places of busi ness to close Wednesday afternoons throughout tile year except in the weeks in which there is a holiday. The first Wednesday half-holiday is being observed this week. Ill m Hospital Mrs. Wellington Haist, of Credi ton, is ill in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. She Was taken down in an ambulance on New Year's night. Her many friends will hope for a speedy recovery. give generously, R.N.C. 'Contributions previously acknow ledged amounted to $180.00, Addi tional amounts follow: E. J. Shapton ................$ 5.'0 0 W. A. May ................... 5.00 Mrs. Wm. Essery ........... 1.00 Miss Vera Essery ....... 1.00 Dr. Roulston ................. 5.00 I. O.O.F.............................. 10.00 E. M, Dignan ................. 1.00 J. H. Jones ................... 5 .'00 Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers .... 2.00 F. W. Clarke, Crediton .... 5.00 Mrs. W. G. Walker ....... 2.'00 Thos. Pryde ................... 5.00 Walter Cunningham ....... 5.00 L. J. Penhale .......X........ 5.0'0 Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Layton 5 .'00 B. M. Francis ............. 5.00 Richard Yellow ............... 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. A. Campbell 2.00 Crediton United S.S....... 16.17 Mrs. Fred Sharpe ........... 5.00 H. T. Rowe ................... 5.00 Mrs. T. J. Kestle ........... 5.00 John Rowe ................... 10.00 Wm. F. Abbot ............... lO.'OO Mrs. A. McAvoy ........... 3.0'0 Miss Annie Sanders ....... 10,00 Harvey Perkins, R.R. 3 4.00 Mrs. Violet Baker ......... 2.00 Gary Middleton ........... 2.’00 W. E. Middleton ........... 5.00 A Friend ....................... l.'OO Elimville S.S................... 2.10 Dr. Dunlop ..... 1'0.00 Dr. D. A. Anderson ....... 2.5'0 C.E.W.P.................................... l.'OO Foot in Cast Leonard Harvey, while, playing hockey at the arena on Saturday afternoon fractured a bone in his left ankle and the foot is now in a cast. MRS. J. J. KNIGHT, RESIDENT OF LONDON, BURIED IN EXETER On Wednesday afternoon of this week a former resident of Exetei1 in the person of Mrs. J. J. Knight, of London, was laid to rest in the Exeter cemetery. Mrs. Knight passed away in St. Joseph’s Hospi tal on Monday in her 74th year. Born in Exeter, her maiden name was Mary Ann Tinley Mills, daugh ter of the late David Mills. She was united in marriage with Mr. Knight, who at the time was station agent in Exeter and from where they mov ed to Stratford and afterwards to London, where they have resided for the past 17 years. Deceased was a member of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Be sides her bereaved 'husband she is survived by one son, David, of Wind sor. The remains were resting at the George E. Logan & Sons funeral home where a service was held at 1.30 p.m. and the remains were brought to Exeter for interment. JOHN TAYLOR DIED WEDNESDAY MORNING Mr. John Taylor, a resident of Exeter for many years, died on Wednesday morning following ah illness of several weeks. Mr. Tay lor had been suffering from a heart condition. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed at the time of 'going to press. Appendix Operation Mrs. Lyle Simpsbn, of Clande- boye, underwent an operation oxi Wednesday of last week in Victoria Hospital, London, for appendicitis. In Train Wreck Troopers Mahlon and Wes Ryck> man and Bill Penhale, while return ing to camp at Dundurn, Sask., fol lowing Christmas leave at their homes here, were on the train which figured i» a wreck at Lazare, Man. A troop train going west collided with a passenger train going east. The engineer of the passenger train was killed. A few passengers on the troop train were injured. The men left Exeter on Sunday, Decem ber 27. MINISTERIAL ASSOC, HEARS FINE PAPER BY REV. C. BECKER ■A most thought-provoking and stimulating paper was given by Rev, Clayton Becker, of Dashwood, at the regular meeting of the South Hu ron Ministerial Association on Mon day afternoon at the home of Rev. and Mrs. A. B. ..Irwin. “The Politi cal Basis of World Peace’’ was the subject of the address. The speak er traced the rise of our modern civilization from the days of the Reformation and Renaissance to the present time. The Reformation had brought religious freedom, the Renaissance, intellectual freedom, the opening of new trade routes, economic freedom, the rise of new in dependent states and democratic freedom. A “laissez-faire’’ policy was adopted and has been strictly adhered to until recently. Religion, education, business and politics had gone their own ways independent of one another. No interference one with another was to be tolerat ed. The hope was that the state would be the referee, settling the differences that might arise, but the ’result has been the swallowing of the state by the economic group. Today in Japan and Germany the military control the government ra ther than the government control the military.. In the democracies it is the economic privileged groups who control the government. There is no hope for the masses of the people until economic power is con trolled by the democratic states as military power now is by them. The rise of Fascism was no acci dent, but it is the natural result of causes which now may be seen. The inertia of the masses with regard to the franchise has been the main contributing cause. The people have discovered the power of the franchise is no longer what it once was because, economic privileged groups rather than elected political representatives direct the policy of so-called democratic governments. The rise of bureaucracy within the democracies has not been a healthy ■tendency because it interferes with, the real working of democracy. The average citizen is not asking to be (Continued on Page 4) FORMER WARDEN DIES IN GODERICH Mr. John Joseph Hayes, a former warden of Huron County, who pre vious to his removal to Goderich 14 years ago, was a resident of Mt. Carmel, died Sunday at the age of 73. He had /been in ailing health for some time. Resides his widow he is survived by two step-daugh ters, Mrs. Walter McDonald, Mont real, and Mrs. Albert Harrington, Chapleau; a step-son, M. J. Staf ford, chief officer Imperial Oil tank er fleet, Sarnia, and two sisters, Mrs. Delaney, Detroit, and Mrs. Hall, Mt. Carmel. Requiem high mass was sung at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church by a nephew, Fa ther Delaney, of Detroit, on Monday. Interment was in 'Colborne ceme tery. First of Year Is Renewal Time For Subscriptions Have a look at your label on this paper. Many papers going out this week read January, 1943, which indicates that renewal of these subscriptions is now due. Many have already paid up for another year and we have received a splendid response to the letters which have been sent out to those subscribers in arrears. To these people we express our appreciation. The Times-Advocate asks that all subscriptions which are now due be paid up at once, The subscrip tion rate is $2.00 per year, but thifty readers have been taking advantage of bur offer of three years foi* $5.00. At the end of this month we ard going to remove from our lists the names of those few subscribers who are more than one year in arrears. We do this reluctantly—but war time financing is a serious problem. Curtailment df newsprint supplies makes it imperative that we utilize our stocks of paper duly foi1 those subscribers who are in g o b d standing,