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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-04-08, Page 1Single Copy, 5 centsSubscription, $2.00 per yearEstablished 1873 Sixty-Ninth YearA BLOOD DONORS REQUIRED FOR EXETER CLINIC GRAND TOTAL OF $7588.64 RAISED FOR RED CROSS IN EXETER DISTRICT EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 8th, 1943 ' Store closes at noon on Wednesdays and 11 o’clock on Saturday Nights, 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. < 4 I i ft << * * 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 apd long sleeves at $1.00 to $2.95 ea. New collars for ladies’ and misses dresses and coats now showing for spring. Men’s Merino Underwear We were fortunate in securing Penman’s merino underwear for spring as this line is scarce today. At the old price. Shirts and drawers, $1.00 per garment Combinations, $2.00 per suit 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. Willia ms make, a real quality shoe at $6.00 per pair iLlIllllimilllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIItllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillilillllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllligi llllllillllllll* summer patterns, and plain colors, ‘blue and khaki. = We Sell War Savings Stamps | E Buy as many and as often as you can. Each 25c will provide a bullet to E E help defeat the Axis. = =711111111111111 BHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiim 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 illlilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllilllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllil Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Van Camp’s Peas Sweet variety, 20-oz. tins 2 for 27c 2 for 15cKellogg’s Corn Flakes 8-ounce packages ........... Black Cat Window Cleaner Lnf-ila 1 Ca Convenient and efficient ..........UUlllC 2 lbs. 25cPopping Corn It Pops Well . Phone 32 pkg. 10c 29 to 59c Soup’s On (to be cooked) Vegetable Soup with Reef Stock McLaren’s Stuffed Olives New pack, Spanish, per jar .... VanCamp’s Pre-Cooked Beans—L — 1 £?_ Ready in only 30 minutes ........... Cowan’s Perfection Cocoa Large 1,-lb. tins ............................Cdvll Jones & May Your Superior Store Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac, of the 50th riage on Centralia, who will observe anniversary of their mar- Monday, April 12. E IMMUNIZATION CLINIC — Exeter Public School | FRIDAY, APRIL 9th - 9 a.m. E Vaccination for all school = ~ and pre-school children not E E previously vaccinated. ~ RECEPTION AND RED CROSS TEA A reception for the Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Florence Eastman, and, Worthy Grand Patron, Rev. Jo seph W. Stewart, . of the Grand Chapter of Ontario, O.E.S., and Red Cross tea will be held at the home of Mrs. C..H, Sanders, Main Street, on the afternoon of April 14th, from three to six. Everyone will be welcome. Come out and meet the folks and swell the Red Cross funds. 58th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Kydd cele brated their 58th wedding anniver sary. Owing to Mi’S. Kydd’s illness the event was celebrated quietly. Their daughter, Mrs, Sam Hedden, of London, spent the day with them, Ill in Hospital Mr. Milo Snell, who has been ill for the past week in Victoria Hos pital, is somewhat improved accord ing to latest reports. Els many friends will hope for his speedy re covery. Exeter Lodge No. 67, I.O.O.F., will attend divine worship in Ca ven Presbyterian Church on Sun day, April 18, at 7 pun. Rev. visitors are asked to meet at the ledge Speaker, J. Galloway. Members and room at 6.3 0. Wm. ETHERINGTON, N.G. E. A. HOWALD, Secretary RED CROSS MEETING A general • meeting of the Exeter Red Cross Branch will be held in the Main • St. United Church Thurs day evening, April 15, at 8 p.m. The special speaker will be Major the' Rev. R. C. Foreman, a returned padre. A good representation is requested from all the units and especially of the men of the commun ity. Cancelled Engagement There was disappointment at Main St. United Church on Sunday when it was learned that the choir from the Radio School at Clinton had been forced engagement. The bers strong, was service of song at evening services and provision had been >made for their entertainment in many of the homes of the con gregation. On -Saturday evening word Whs received that the Choir was Uhable to fulfill their inent. the to cancel, their choir, 28 mein- to have led the the morning and engage- ^London, Tuesday- London High Wrist Broken Bill Floyd, of the Exeter School, had the misfortune to fall after school Tuesday afternoon and landing on his,left wrist suffered a double fracture. 'He was attended by Dr. Fletcher. WINGS PARADE A Wing’s Parade was held Tues day afternoon at No. Centralia, when Group E. IG. Fullerton presented wings to the graduates of Course 9,S.F.T.S. Captain 69. The graduates consisted of airmen from Canada, U.S.A., British West Indies, England and Scotland. Among the Ontario graduates are: Sgt. Aiken, D.E., Sarnia, Sgt. Armstrong, F.F., Owen Sound; Sgt. Hayden, M.E., Listowel; Sgt. Maxwell, F.A., Sim coe; Sgt. McIntyre, iD.A,, Guelph; Sgt. Needham, K.C., Sarnia; Sgt. Smith, H. M., Ridgeway; Sgt. Young, W.A., Brussels. HIGHWAY CLOSED Mrs. J. H. Browing, of formerly of Exeter,, was on elected president of the Dist, Women’s Liberal Association, Highway 83 from Exeter to Dash wood and west to the Bluewater Highway was closed to traffic dur ing the latter part of last week ow ing to the soft condition of the roads. The road was broken through in several places as the frost camo out. In some instances the logs used in bUiidiiig the cOfdttrOy road of pioneer days emerged through the surface. The Dashwood bus and mail service detoured through Oro* diton to Exeter, adding six imiles to the trip four times daily. Last week we were able to state that Exeter and district had gone over its quota of $6,500, The amount received at that time was $6,661.79 with several important units to hear from. In the meantime Centralia returns have come in and they show an increase of 70 per cent over last year, the amount being $190.25. Crediton’s return shows an increase of $103,00 over last year at $444.50. Dashwood unit has turned in $259.10 to date. Five dollars has been added to the previously re ported amount. Several additional donations have been received from Exeter residents. The grand total at Wednesday noon was $7,588.64. The Society will be pleased to re ceive further donations from any individual or organization that may have been missed in the general canvass. MUNICIPAL COUNCIL The regular imeetipg of the naunL cipal council of the village of Exe ter wag held in the town hall on Monday evening with Reeve Tuckey and all councillors present with the exception of Councillor Southcott, The minutes of the last regular meeting of March 15 and of the spec ial meeting of March 29 were read and adopted on the motion of Coun cillors Bierling and Hern. Communications were read and dealt Da siren. Da ap* two as- Red Cross Donations the•G. W. Dayton, treasurer of Exeter Red Cross branch reports the following contributions: Caven Presbyterian Unit Dashwood Unit ............. Main Street Unit ......... for 20 tons of through Lawra- Canada re tag and seconded by $3.91 .52 6.66 JOHN J. MILLER PASSES AWAY IN 93rd YEAR John J. Miller, well known throughout the district, died Thurs day of last week at the ripe old age of 92 years. Deceased, who had re sided in Exeter North, suffered a fall three weeks previous to his death and was removed to Mrs. Saundercock’s Nursing Home at Hensall. Of Scotch parentage, he resided on a farm * at Staffa before retiring to Exeter in 1916. His wife predeceased him in June, 1937. He is survived by four sons and two daughters, Edgar, of Winnipeg; Norman, of Vancouver; Mrs. Fred Hannon, Mitchell;'* Ralph, of De troit; Wilbur, on tl|e homestead and Mrs. H. Dayman,” of' Hensall. The funeral Saturday afternoon was held from E. R. Hopper’s fun eral chapel conducted by Rev. J. Galloway. The bearers were Gil bert McNeil, James Barbour, Jos eph Worden, Lyle Worden, Norman Mitchell and Douglas Colquhoujn. Interment took place in the Exe ter cemetery. LIONS. CLUB ADDRESSED BY DR. TAYLOR the and Dr. the with as follows; France Fire Engine Co,, re Tabled. France Fire Engine Co., re firemen’s gas masks. Clerk to ply for priority to purchase masks at the price of $24.20. Department of Highways re phaltic materials. Clerk to apply, giving required information. Department of Municipal Affairs re subsidy, Filed. Brunner Mond re calcium. On motion of Councillors Dignan. and Bierling an order calcium was placed son & Co. Navy Deague of day. It was moved Councillors Hern and Dignan that the Navy Deague be allowed to hold a tag day on Saturday, May 29. Detters of appreciation were re ceived from Dloyd W. Heaman and Gerald F-. Skinner in regard to their municipal gift rings. The clerk was instructed to se cure from Gordon Jackson, Goder ich, the price of tires suitable for the fire truck. The clerk reported that 3 00 trees had been ordered by the citizens of the village. By-law No. 4, 1943, to adopt the assessment on which the taxes shall be levied for the year 19 43 and to provide for the collection thereof was given its first reading on mo tion of Councillors Dignan and Bier ling, its' second and third readings and finally passed on 'the motion of Councillors Hern and Dignan. After discussion it was decided that it would be advisable to have the County Engineer, Roy Patter son, make a survey of the main drains of the town. The clerk was instructed to ap ply for snow removal rebate. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Bierling and Hern: Miss D. Jeckell, treasurer Exeter Lib rary Board, $250.00; Wm. Pearce, Western Assurance Co., fire insur ance, $20.16; Nelson Stanlake, re lief, milk, $2.25; R. G. Seldon, re lief, fuel, $13.00; Harvey’s Grocery, relief, groceries, $10.00; Hatter’s Dairy, relief, milk, $2.50; Jones & May, relief, groceries, $10.00; Wm. Allison, relief, fuel, $27.00; Rivers’ Meat Market, relief, meat, $5.50; Seth Winer, gravel, $1.50; Richard Davis, cleaning streets, '$24.50. All motions were carried. Ad journment on the motion of Coun cillor Dignan. C. V. Pickard, Clerk The Exeter Branch of the Red Cross in co-operation with the Exe ter Dions Club are planning for a Red Cross Blood Donors Clinic to be held in Exeter, A meeting of the Red Cross executive and a commit tee of the Lions Club was held Tues day evening and Dr, Dunlop was elected chairman, Before making application for the clinic it is ne cessary to have the names of 65 male donors between the ages of 18 and 55 who are willing to make the contribution. Names of those willing to make the donation are to be left with James P, Bowey, E. R.. Hopper, iC, V. Pickard or J. A. Tra- quair. It is entirely voluntary and may be repeated in three months’ time. Residents throughout 'the* district are urged to give this their thoughtful consideration. Your blood may mean the saving of some life on the battlefront. Operation on Monday Mrs. -Stanley Mitchell, of Usborne, underwent an operation at St. Jo seph’s Hospital, London, on Monday and her many friends will be glad to know she is getting along nicely. CENTRALIA BINGO AND DANCE RAISES FUNDS FOR AIRPORT Group 'Captain E. G. Fullerton of No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia, grateful ly acknowledges the receipt of $81.14 from the War Service unit at Centralia for use in connection with the airport hospital. The donation is the proceeds from a bingo and dance held in Cook’s Hall, Centralia, on Friday evening last. Twenty-six donated prizes were distributed at bingo. A special round for a very fine quilt was won by Miss Ver la Jones, of No. 4 High way. After orchestra, of ed music for ing. Many were present and several respond ed to the invitation to assist in the calling for the games. The thanks of Group Captain Fullerton and his staff is extended to the officers of the Centralia unit, George Hicks; Alvin Essery; Beavers and Bruce ‘Fields. BOARD OF EPUCATION The regular meeting pf the Soard of Education was held in the pub-1 lie library on Monday evening, Ap ril 5. Absent were A, O. Elliot, W. H. Dearing and W, G. Cochrane. Minutes Of the previous meeting were read and approved. The High School report for March, showed an enrolment of 177. The staff was complete except for two and a half days when Miss Ellenton was ill. The amount of War Sav ings stands at $3Q6.25, At the Commencement held on March 19th diplomas were given out and gradu ates addressed by the chairman and vice-chairman. A successful dance was held Thursday evening, April 1st. The net proceeds of approxi mately $50.00 are to be donated to the Junior Red Cross. Typewriters had been further repaired and some supplies ordered. Inspectors for the Home Economics and Shop Work departments had made the annual visit and were satisfied with both the work and timetable. Timetable for the Easter exams had been post ed and about 60 students hoped to leave for farm work. A few addi tions to the library were suggested and a list submitted. G. W. Lawson and William May moved that the report be adopted and supplies procured. Carried. Principal Waghorn reported the Public School enrolment for March A donation of $9.89 was the Junior Red Cross Cam- War Savings amount to Exams had been held and Easter the games Flannigan’s Mount Carmel, provid- old and new-time danc- airmen and airwomen president, Mrs. vice-president, Mrs. treasurer, Emanuel financial secretary, FROM |\|O g SERVICE FLYINC TRAINING SCHOOL as 143. made to paign. $115.82. reports issued in all grades, exams for farm leave are to be held April 8th. Two pupils are planning to write these tests. Ah interesting talk on Burma and India had been given to Room 5 by Rev. E. 'Grigg. Some supplies are needed. The report was adopted and pur chase of the supplies authorized on motion of Mrs. Beavers and J. N. Willis. The Board will visit the school be fore Eastei’ to ascertain necessary work to be done to buildings in or der that it may be looked after dur ing the summer holidays. Payment of the following ac counts was authorized on motion of E. R. Hopper and'Mrs. Beavers? P. B. Yates and Co., supplies, $5.99; B. W. F. Beavers, supplies, $4.76; Robertson’s, supplies, 65c; G. A. Hawkins, supplies, $1.00; Traquair’s Hardware, supplies,' $7.35; Linden field’s hardware, supplies, 63 c; Jones & May, supplies, $16.83; D. Gestetner, supplies, $52.76; Grigg Stationery, supplies, $11.99; Huron Lumber 'Co., supplies, $13.26. Adjournment was moved by J. N. Willis. K. M. MacFauI, Secretary “What Road Canada?” was subject of a very interesting thought-provoking address by R. H. Taylor, of Dashwood, at supper meeting of the Dions Club in the Trivitt Memorial hall on Fri- evening of last week. The doctor said that the present struggle may last for a long time but we have no doubt as to the final result. Canada with great vision and enterprise had built great highways and railroads that required firm tires, good ball ast and long rails. If we are to con tinue to enjoy the traditions we have inherited, the liberty and the freedom we enjoy it will require clear thinking and action. 'Great strides are being made in industrial expansion in Canada. Dabor wants some form of collective bargaining. Social security is being advocated but must be on a 'basis that we are able to pay. Cur boys are fighting for liberty and freedom. They will expect and have a right to expect a voice in the policies of the govern ment they are now prepared to sac rifice their all for. The party sys tem of government is the best sys tem yet devised and an intelligent electorate should dictate the policies to be followed. Race and religion are questions that demand wise' CHINESE RELIEF We wish to continue oui' appeal for donations to help the Chinese. Remember they have fought longer than any other of the Allied Nations and their distress and need is sure ly greater. Canada cannot afford to neglect its duty to help China. Previous donations amounted to $293.90. Additional contributions are as follows: North End Group S.S. No. 3, Stephen Mrs. A. Darling ..... Mrs. Ellen Hunkin .. Main B'. North St. Church, per W. F. Beavers .... Russian Relief End Group ........ $1.50 12.00 2.00 1.00 Mrs. ...... 2.00 $1.50 Dast week we made mention of our Bagpipe Band. This week we want to say something about our Trumpet and .Drum Band. This band has been formed for a considerable period of time, and is. famous for its efficiency and smartness. It is a great asset to the Station and to the Air Force generally. Bands are in valuable at parades. Imagine one without stirring martial music to set marching feet in order. This band along with our Station Orches tra gives us the grand total of three musical organizations. Our Station Orchestra is available for our danc es and on such occasions dispenses music that is commonly described as equal to and even superior to top name bands. We must confess that Fortune has smiled upon us here in giving us music and such high order.» * ♦ * A baptismal service Station personnel, musicians of SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. M. L. BEAVERS On Monday evening while sit ting in her chair, Mrs. Martin Lu ther Beavers passed away .suddenly at her home in her 66 th year. Mrs. Beavers’ maiden name was Eliza Ellen Clarke. About fourteen years ago Mr. and Mrs. Beavers moved to Exeter from a farm, a mile and a half west of Woodham. Besides her husband she is sur vived by one daughter, Laurene, a nurse-in-training at Victoria Hospi tal, London. The funeral will take place from her late . residence, Al bert .St., Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. with interment in the Kirk ton Union Cemetery. Rev. A. B. Irwin will officiate. BRODERICK—HACKNEY A quiet wedding. was solemnized at the Thames Road United Church manse on Saturday, April 3, at 3 — -----M- - , „ ------ — o’clock when Mildred Miller Hack counsel and stern measures. Cater-i ney, of Hensall, only daughter of ing to a solid block by any. political Mr. and Mrs. David Hackney, of party is not in the best interests of (Thames Road, was united in mar- Canada. Infiltration of ideals, contrary to British traditions | erick, of Niagara-on-the-Lake, that have stood the test, must be' guarded against. The doctor sug gested that study groups that will thrash out such problems would be inestimable benefit to our day and race. The .speaker ”received a great ovation at the close of his address. iDuring the business session it was reported that a lad With a crip pled foot was receiving attention and had been taken to London for an x-ray. The question of a blood donors clinic in Exeter was further dealt with and a meeting of the committee appointed to secure the necessary information was to meet a committee of the Red Cross Unit to further consider tile necessary arrangements. foreign j ring© to Fusilier Ray Milton Brod- son of Mr. and Mrs. Evelyn Broderick, of Exeter, Rew. William iMair of ficiating. The bride was lovely in a navy street-length dress on princess lines with white ttim and navy ac cessories and wore a corsage of ros es, They were attended by Mr, and Mrs. Norman Hunter, of Exeter, Mrs, Hunter wearing a brown dress with white trim and brown acces sories and a corsage of Toses. Fol lowing the ceremony the wedding party left for London for their wed ding dinner, the bride donning a tailored tweed coat. After a short honeymoon in London and St.* Catharines, the groom will return to his station at Niagara-on-the-Lake and the bride to IlensalL * of interest to took place on Sunday afternoon in Trivitt Memor ial Church, when one of our padres Fit. Lieut. Sansbury, christened Leonard Howard, the infant son of Fit. Lieut, and Mrs. Huffman, and Deanne Beth, the baby daughter of Flying Officer and (Mrs. Shaw.* ih ih **$ On Monday evening, boxers from this station Thomas to take part in the boxing meet there. Cur boys made an excel lent .showing, contributing much to the evening’s enjoyment, We are anticipating keenly the next boxing and wrestling tournament here. $ SJS s On Thursday evening Sgt. Gelber gave an informative lecture to the Thursday Night Town Hall group, Sgt. Gelber is endeavouring to show ug how the present Italian character is the result of Influences brought to bear upon a normally peaceful race. Me pointed out that the arts of peace had always flourished in Italy when the nation was ruled by Italians. When, however, it was brought under Germanic influence, (Continued on page 4) journeyed to St MOVED TO TORONTO Flight Lieutenant Thos. Pryde, of Exeter, who for the past ten <months has been a member of the staff at No. 9 Recruiting Centre, at Dondon, has been transferred to the Toronto Recruiting Centre. Flight Lieut. Pryde was formerly at the Toronto centre before being posted to Lon don, Fellow officers held a dinner in his honor before leaving London and he was presented with a leather brief case. He reported Thursday of last week, ficer A. A. Ferland, of succeeds Mr, Pryde. to Toronto Flight Of- Vancouver, To Live in London Mrs. Cecil Walker, Who recently held an auction sale of her farm stock and implements, in Stephen township, moved to London, Mon* day afternoon and has taken up residence at 100 Wharncliff© Road. Mrs. Walker, until recently has been an active worker as a teacher in the Janies Street Sunday School and the best wishes of many friends in Ex eter and the community will follow her to her now home, William Bender, of Crediton, who is employed with the Armstrong Construction Co. at No. 9 S.F.T.S.n had the ligaments of his right arm torn when “ gasoline engine he was cranking bachfired,