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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-04-01, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 1st, 1943 Store closes at noon on Wednesdays and 11 o’clock on Saturday Nights, Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year Ladies’ and Misses’ Spring Coats Our stock of Ladies’ and Misses’ Coats for spring is now nearly complete. We have a large stock to choose from at very reasonable prices. Another Shipment of Ladies’ and Misses’ Dresses We have just received another shipment of Ladies’ and Misses’ Dresses for spring, New styles and- patterns, BLOUSES—New styles and materials in short and long sleeves at $1,00 to $2.95 ea. New collars for ladies’ and misses dresses and coats now showing for spring. FURNISHINGS FOR MEN New Shirts, Ties, Socks, Braces, Underwear, etc., in spring and We specialize in Tootal’s English ties—non-crushable, patterns including black, at' 65c, 2 for $1.25 Complete range of Air Force and Army shirts, including officers’ Sizes 14% to 17 at from $2.00 to $2.50. Oxfords for men of the Air Force, Williams make, a real quality shoe at $6.00 per pair summer patterns, and plain colors, blue and khaki. Complete showing of curtains, curtain nets cretonnes, draperies, etc. A larger range than we have had for some time. WINDOW BLINDS—-As well as the better quality window shades we have a cheaper line in plain cream and green, of cellotex fibre material, size 36x70 inches on a good roller. 59c each New table cloths in various materials. Also lace table cloths, the latter from $3.95 to $7.50 each. Also new chenille bed spreads. These lines are becoming very scarce. We have a large new stock of pillow s^lips and sheets at very reasonable prices | We Se// War Savings Stamps | = Buy as many and as often as you can. Each 25c will provide a bullet to E g help defeat the. Axis. V = Wallpapers! Wallpapers! Big selection of wallpapers in stock suitable for any room. Get your papering done before the rush. tiiiitiiiiiiiiiiJiiiffiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiniiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiHiiniiiiii Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday per lb. 39c .2 bars 11c pkg. 10c 29 to 59c Royal York Coffee Very special price ... Sunlight Soap Absolutely pure ..... Black Cat Window Cleaner 1 Ka (Convenient and efficient ..........UUlllC Popping Corn It Pops Well ...2 lbs. 25c -------------------------------------------J ------------------------- Soup’s On (to be cooked) Vegetable Soup with Beef Stock McLaren’s Stuffed Olives New pack, Spanish, per jar ..... VanCamp’s Pre-Cooked Beansrfclrn. 1 C- Ready in only 30 minutes ............ItJC Aylmer Vegetable Juice (blended) 1Q« Tomato, carrot, celery, beet juices 1(JL Phone 32 Your Superior Store Jones & May = IMMUNIZATION CLINIC Exeter Public School Friday, April 2nd 9 a.m. Fifth Scarlet Fever Serum Eiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin MMJflBHaU|BCTBFlWCnwH«i BlHlUWIlWffll WIIIIBUlW^BilMI ■ l.,fW'IIU[ll 111,1 m Mr. and Mrs, E. J. Hughes, of Belle River, spent a few days last week visiting friends -and relatives in this district. Bingo & Dance will be held ih Mr. C. W. Martyn and Mr. Flem ing, from the office of Mr. Gibbs, Stratford, are this week auditing the municipal books. Mr. B, M.* Francis was in London on Tuesday attending a Canada Life agepey meeting which was held in the Hotel London, Hugh Wilson and friends, Free man Shouldice and Wally Watson, of London,, spent the week-end With Mr. and Mrs, C. L. Wilson. A.C.2 Robert Southcott, of T.T.S. St, Thomas, and Miss Florence Southcott, of London, spent the week-end at theii' home here. Mr. Harold Skinner, who has been employed with Bennett and Wright in London, has secured a position in the maintenance department as plumber at No. 9, S.F.T.S., tralia, and copxnienced his Tuesday. Tommy, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Koch, suffered a nasty laceration of his upper lip when he had the misfortune to fall on Mon day afternoon. He was attended by Dr. Dunloi) and several stitches were required to close the wound. Mrs. J. S. Harvey held a success ful auction sale of her household ef fects on Saturday afternoon last. Wilson Morley, of Whalen, recently purchased the property and is mov ing to town. Mrs. Harvey foi* the present, is visiting with her daughter, Mrs, Stacey, in Mitchell. Cen- dnties Mr. Samuel Sweet and daughter, Mrs. D. McInnis, of Paisley, are spending a few days in Exeter. Mr. Sweet recently disposed of his house and and sale day, property to Mr. William Quinn is preparing to hold an auction of household effects on Thurs- Apl'il 15 th. COOK’S HALL, CENTRALIA FRIDAY, APRIL 2nd at 8.30 p.m. is rounds free 10 Special Extra cni'd Rounds 10c Enlists in Navy Norman Jolly, wlio received honor graduation diploma at Exeter H. S. Commencement exer cises, last Week enlisted with R.O.N.V.R, at London. He spent Week-end at Ms home the the the the Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jones, of 974 Argyle St., Regina, Sask., on March 17 celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary. They are old timers from Exeter and their niany friends here will join with the Times-Advo- cate in extending congratulations. QtJllZr TO BE AUCTIONED OLD AND NEW TIME MUSIC Hot Bogs and Coffee 5c each Special Welcome to those in Uniform Sponsored by the Ueiiti’hiin War Service Board Proceeds to be used in hospital No. 9 S.B.T.S. at . Admission 25c Good Prizes Died in Toronto Mr. Harold Kellerman, of wood, received word on Wednesday morning • of the sudden death of his sister, Mrs. (Dr.) Ernest Brough ton (nee Ethel Kellerman), of Toronto. The deceased was a daughter of the late Jacob Keller man and Was born and raised at Dashwood. Surviving besides Mr. Harold Kellerman are Mr. ' Czar Kellerman and one sister Grace, a School teacher, both of Toronto. DaSli- (TAX RATE UP TWO MILLS TO PROVIDE FOR IMPROVED DRAINAGE At a special meeting of the muni cipal council held Monday evening the question of improved drainage fox* the village came un for discus sion and after considerable debate as to the pros and cons it was de cided that immediate steps should be taken to improve the conditions and in view of this fact an estimat ed tax rate of 37 mills was struck- This is &n addition of two mills over last year. During the recent thaws and rains many cellars in the village have been flooded with water and nu merous complaints have reached the town fathers. The situation is grow ing worse from year to year and the present season has been the worst on record, The present drain age system' is inadequate. to carry off the rush of watex* following a heavy storm or spring thaw. Wa ter has backed up into the cellars and in numerous cases fires have been put out in furnaces and in a few cases where electric motors are installed, damage has threatened. At Monday’s meeting the council decided to remedy the situation if possible. Work will start in the near future provided the necessary labor can be secured. Labor, at the present time, however is at a premium, A number of laborers are now ^employed in civilian work at the airport, while others are em ployed in the rebuilding of the can ning factory. However the situa- will be - canvassed thoroughly if the help is available the work commence. It is estimated that cost will be in the neighbor- tion and will the hood of two thousand dollars and to provide for this amount the rate has been increased. tax Undergoes Operation Miss June Cudmore, daughter L.A.C. and Mrs. Cudmore, on Tues day underwent an operation for ap pendicitis in Victoria Hospital, Lon don. Her many friends hope for a speedy recovery. CROMARTY COUPLE HONORED ON ANNIVERSARY of On Sunday members of the family gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hector McPhail, ‘Cromarty, to celebrate their 25th wedding anni versary. During the afternoon the couple were presented with a beautiful silver set from Mrs. )R. Nethercott, aunt of Mrs. McPhail and a lovely bouquet from the family. They also received a cablegram from their eldest son'Bill, a pilot officer in the R.C.A.F. who is now serving over seas. Supper was served at a table decorated with flowers and centred With the wedding cake. Best wishes were extended to them for many more years of happily married .life. Guests were present from Mitchell and Stratford. WINGS PARADE TUESDAY, APRIL 6 Under excellent flying conditions the pilots at No. 9, S.E.T.S., Cen tralia, have been able to complete their course in record time and will graduate at a Wings Parade on Tuesday, April 6 at 2 p.m. The pub lic is invited to attend. Wins Provincial Prize the James ‘ Street Sundayz At School on Sunday afternoon Miss Gwenneth Jones was awarded a prize of $2.75 in War saving stamps for obtaining second prize in the province foi’ hex’ essay in connection with the temperance study course conducted by the W.O.T.U. last fall. Miss Jones received iOO pei’ cent. The presentation -on Sunday was made by Mrs. C. W. Christie, presi dent of the Huron County ‘W’.C.T.U. Mr, R. A, Spicer, of Princeton, near Woodstock, lias purchased the property of Mr, Everett Halst, at Sarepta, near Dashwood, and with Mrs, Spicer and family moved to their new homo on Saturday. Mr, Spicer, a veteran, of the last war, has three song in the Air 'Force and one daughter in the d,W*A.O. 'the young est soil to enlist is only 16 years of agd. There are six children at home. We extend a welcome to Mr* and Mrs, Spicer and family to the com munity, Single Copy, 5 cents .... .....- ---- ..- SOCIAL EVENING AT I.O.O.F. An' enjoyable social evening was held at the LO.Q.F* hall Thursday evening of last week when about seventy members, their wives and friends enjoyed a short program and an evening jn progressive euchre, There were 15 or 16 tables in play. A solo was sung by Mrs. Jack Hod- gert, ’Earl and Marie Heywood sang several selections. Noble Grand Etherington was in the chair, prize fox’ by Mrs, hands by for men’s months and Re- the pub- the ladies’ high was Blanche Boyle; for Mrs, Marry Elworthy high by Jas. Taylor. RED CROSS FUND WELL OVER TOP IN EXETER DISTRICT Blll The won lone and dis-The drive for funds in this triet has now been nearly complet ed, although all funds have not yet been turned in to the treasurer. The people of the town and country have responded to the appeal for increas ed donations, because of the greatex’ need foi* the next year’s operations on many battle fronts. There may have been some people missed in the canvass. That is no reason why those people should not give. Any canvasser, any officer or the bank will accept your donation at any time. The quicker" the better. The quota for Exeter and District was set at $6,500 and that mark has been passed. At the time of writ ing, Tuesday night, the amount de posited in the bank in Exeter, was $6,661.79. There are still portant units in Stephen to hear from, Centralia, and Dashwood. Nearly increased their collections, with several units, increased from reach about turned in an $421.00; Zion $185.25; and units three im- Township Crediton all units Exeter, last year $300 to $3,050; Grand Bend increase of $115 at increased $40.00 ■ to other ’districts and country had corresponding es. These, together with S.F.T.S.’s $1,166:00 and in the increas- No. 9 Huron Gounty Council’s $600.00 make the receipts to date $6,661.79. The president and executive are very proud of their workers in this canvass and are glad to acknowledge the fine work done by all, as well as all the people who gave so well and so cheerfully. One canvasser said there was never any hesitation on the part of the people—it was only, a question of how much and he really had a the canvass. Next week should be in and final total. pleasarit time on complete returns we can report the account of former brother Exeter, evening EXETER NATIVE * AND WIFE MARK 50TH ANNIVERSARY The Killarney guide of Killarney Man. gives <the following the golden wedding of a resident of this community, of Mr. Andrew Campbell, of During the afternoon and of Monday, March 22, the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell was a «scene of great activity when many friends and neighbors from Killar ney and district gathered to bring theix’ congratulations, , the occasion being the celebration of their golden wedding, the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. All members of the family except Dr. Campbell were present and telegrams received, among them one froxn the Premier of Canada, 'Which read: “I should like to join with mem bers of youi’ family in extending my warm congratulations upon the cele bration of your fiftieth wedding an niversary. I send you my best wish es for your continued happiness. W. L. MacKenZie King.” Mr. Campbell was borxi in Herbert township, Huron county, Ont., Dec- ember 2, 1366 and came to Manitoba in 1890, and worked for John C. Clark (the I. Staples farm, now oc cupied by Ted Day). In 1891 he pur chased the farm he still owns from R. D. Rollins, 14-2-17, and moved on to it in 1894. born Mary Jane Rfussell, Sound, Ont., on July 25, 1872, and cam© to Manitoba with her parents, Mrs. Campbell was at OwenMOVES TO TOWN Mr. Everett Halst, distributor for the McColl-FrontOnac Gil ’ 'Co. in this district, Who has been living at the late Mr, and iMrs. James Russell, Sarepta, near Dashwood, moved to , in 1832, settling in the Rowland Exeter on Saturday into the resi dence On Sanders Street recently purchased from Mr, R_, E. Balkwilt This is a newly Greeted bungalow, just Completed by Mr* Salkwill, It is asbestos shingle covered and complete with all modern con veniences, Mr. and Mrs. Haist have two children, Eunice, in London, and Stahley at -home. We ^welcome them to our midst, Mrs. Arthur Tapp and son Allen and Mr. Verne Tapp left on Satur day for Kegina, Where they will join Mr. Arthur Tapp, who has been there for the winter, district, northwest of Killarney. Mr, and Mrs. Campbell were married at the home of Mrs. Catupbell’s parents by Rev. Mr. Galland, Gaelic minis- tei* of Bellafield church. Mr. Campbell has always lived an active life, prominent in all public activities, a life-long Liberal and Liberal Progressive and served in the counsels of his party. As a mem ber of the executive his opinions were always considered. He was fox’ 25 years a trustee of the Hlgliview school district* He Was a member and organiser ef Grain Growers’ Association (Continued on Page valuable the old and lat* U the Ex- the and ■ 11 -■■' ■ ' ■ ■ ........................... rr.-”. RECENT BRIDE HONORED A number of friends and neigh bors gathered at the home of Mrs, Lutman on Thursday evening and presented her daughter, Labelle, a recent bride, with a miscellaneous shower# The evening was spent in contests and cards. An address was read by Mrs. Clarence Prance and the presentation was imade by Misses Florence MacDonald Dorothy Kydd, The bride was recipient of many lovely gifts which usual lunch ten to and the for her During she thanked the girls in charming manner. Mrs. Prance read a poem writ- Labelle by Mrs. R. McInnis. FERRY—-HAMILTON NUPTIALS CELEBRATED AT LONDON CHURCH not the the all at the United continued The Russian $1,312.32, has the Red Cross WAR SERVICE AND RELIEF FUNDS WELL SUPPORTED During the past three three separate War Service lief funds have been before lie in Canada for voluntary dona tions, In Exetei’ -and district War Time Committee and the eter Times-Advocate sponsored Canadian Aid to Russia Fund the Chinese Wai’ Relief Fund, while the Exetei’ Branch of the Red Cross with its several units in the sur rounding district, has had its drive ■for Red Cross funds during March, The Russian Fund and the Chin ese Fund subscriptions were asked for because the people of those two countries were in sore need of food, clothing and medical supplies and people made a ready response over a period of six weeks to the Russian Fund, but the Chinese Fund did have a real chance, because Red Cross Campaign came on at first of March and through that month. Fund, which reached now been closed and Campaign is practically over, so the War Time Committee is asking for the next two weeks for further aid to the Chinese Fund. If you have not already contributed you are asked to do so at once so that it may not be said that we neglected the people of China who have fought so valiantly and suffered so severe ly for the past five years. Your donation will be acknowledged in the Times-Advocate and official re ceipts will be sent you from Toronto for sums of $5,00 and upwards. Smaller sums will, of course, be acknowledged in the paper and will be thankfully received. Contributions to the Chinese Fund which have previously been received and acknowledged amount t o $287.90. Additional contributions are: Mrs. A. E. Buswell ................$ 2.00 Trivitt Memorial Sr. W. A. .. 2,00 Barry Wenger In a charming ceremony chapel of Metropolitan Church, ’London, Monday afternoon,. Doris Hamilton and Fit, Lt. David Hamilton Berry, R.C.A.E. No. 9 S.F. T.S., Centralia, were united in mar riage. The hride is. a -niece of Mr, and Mrs. A. E. Hamilton, Highland road; the bridegroom is a son Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Perry, Freeport, N. S. Rev. X- E- MacNiven, D.D. ficiated and soft bridal music was played by T. C. -Chattoe, Given in marriage by her uncle, the bride wore a smart street length frock of silk jersey in' pow der hat veil she o£ of of- C. SALTER STARTS NEW DUTIES WITH COUNTY POLICE re-Mr. Charles Salter, who was cently appointed to the Huron Coun ty police force, is leaving to-day (Thursday) for Goderich, where he will receive his initial training with High Constable Fox. Mr. Salter will fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William Gardner, of Wingham, and will eventually be stationed in that town. Mr. Sal ter is one of Exeter’s popular young men. He is past D.D.G.M. of the I.O.O.F. and a past master of Le banon Forest Lodge A.F. & A.M. He has been employed as buttermaker for Mr. Medd at the Exetex* Cream ery. Called to West Mrs. Albert Traquair was called to Okotoks, Alta., owing to the ill ness of her father, Mr. F. W. Har den and left Thursday of last, for that point. PRESENTATION AT MOORESVILLE DANCE week danceA very largely attended was held at Mooresville Hall under the auspices of S.S. No. 2, Biddulpli. A drawing for a quilted silk bed spread resulted in Hub'ert Jones, Exeter, winning the article and $30.05 going to the Queen's Cana dian Fund for air raid victims. The proceeds of the dance, $30 will be divided among the Red Cross, Chinese and Russian funds. A presentation of money was made to Mr. and Mrs. Borden Smith, recently married couple of the triCt. a dis- Rush at License Office With April 1st the deadline the old license plates there has been a wild rush for new licenses and gasoline ration books at the local office. R. G. Seldon lias had addi tional help to try to meet the de mand. The local post office was out of applications for gas ration books on Tuesday, for CONVENTION IN HURON A delegation from Huron County comprising Warden B. W, Tuckey, Reeve W. J. Baker, of Goderich; County Writ N. W. Miller and Mrs. Jacobs, matron of the Huron Coun ty Home, attended a meeting of the executive of the Association of Man agers of Homes for the Aged and Infirm at Kitchener on Tuesday and extended an Invitation to hold their annual convention in Huron, J?he invitation was accepted and the convention will bo hold' at tho Sun set Hotel, Goderich, on June 22, 23 and 24 of this yeatf. blue tone. Her little flowered was adorned with a shouldei’’ in the same shade of blue, and wore a corsage of red roses. Miss Doreen O’Dwyer attended her, gowned in pink silk jersey in similar design, with small veiled hat and corsage of Johanna Hill roses. Sqdn. Ldr. J. Vanstone, R.C.A.F,, Cen tralia, was best man. The reception was held at the home of the bride’s uncle and aunt on the Highland road. Mrs. Hamil ton chose an all-black costume and corsage of Briarcliffe roses. After buffet refreshments Fit. Lt. and Mrs. Perry left by motor for the east coast, where they will reside. The bride donned for traveling a black fitted chesterfield coat, with, smart little white straw hat orna ment with black taffeta ribbon. Miss Pat and shower elect at the Mrs. Wm. Dr. and Mrs, Zurich were guests at the wedding. Russell hostess London Russell P. . was a dinnei’ ■for the bride- . Hotel recently and Pat and J. O’Dwyer of -FROM0 SERVICE FLYING TRAINING SCHOO), Friends of Jack Wadland, ’my predecessor will ' be interested to know a lettei' has been received from him from England. They will perhaps be glad to read these ex tracts. “Well here I am in England. I am located some twenty miles from Liverpool. Our Station is com paratively sxnall at present, but will be tremendously important as time goes on. I have my headquarters here and work as far north as the Scottish border including the .Isle of Man. On landing we proceeded directly to London. I spent about a week there getting acquainted with some of the headquarters angles, visited oui* store room, and then left to get some experience on a Bombei' Station, I arrived on my own station on February 26, and X think I shall like it. Everyone ig most cooperative. I hope the boys in Canada appreciate what is being done foi' them over there, for there is nothing corresponding to the ”Y” War Services on this side of the water. The strangest thing to get used to is the black-out, it really gets me down. The food too is certainly dif ferent, Never complain about at No. 9. You live like kings, regards to all whom I knew at tralia. It is wonderful looking on my time there, A familiar figure left us this week, A.C.l Sgroi, through his able work at the Recreation Hall, made himself known to many of the per sonnel on the Station. Roy, as ho was commonly called, endeared him self to many with his frankness and willingness to help at all times. He left for his home in Verdun on Saturday .prior to overseas posting* When ho left he promised to "cook 'Itler's goose.” To him we say au re- voir, hoping to again see him in the not too distant future. ■ . .Some time ago our Women s Divi sion made big time news. An ac count of their work appeared in ths London Free Press (Saturday sup- (Continued on Page Three\ * food My Con- back As ever, Jack.’’ & -X