The URL can be used to link to this page

The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-08-26, Page 1z EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 26th, 1943 Single Copy, 5 centsEstablished 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER COUNCIL FALL SUITS Just arrived—-50 new fall suits in young men’s and older men’s models-. Come in and select your suit while we have an assortment of colors and WELL-KNOWN CITIZEN WILLIAM ANDREW BURIED TUESDAY sizes. Haugh’s 88 Work Pants 5 dozen Haugh’s 88 Blue work pants, sizes 32 to 46 @ $2.25 a pair. Also jackets to match. Men’s and Boys’ Farm Boots Good assortment of farm boots, non-slip soles, or solid bend soles, outside counters. These are scarce goods. You will be wise in getting your Fall boots now. Women’s and Girls’ New Pumps Some of the new Fall Pumps in Kid and Suede are already in stock. Others will be here shortly. Make your selection early while we have all sizes. A, Hunt, invitation attend a service of and Thanksgiving to In in the the ef- be ad- was discussed and laid over next meeting, Clerk to insert advising citizens to secure of fuel wood if at all pos- The regular meeting of the Coun cil of the Village of Exeter was held in the Town Hall with Reeve Tuckey and all Councillors present, The minutes of the last regular meeting of August 9 th were read and adopted on motion of Coun cillors Bierjing and Dignan, Communications were read and dealt with as follows. 'County of Huron re Hospitaliza tion, Rev, M. Council to tercession Trivitt Memorial Church on Sun day September 5, at 11 a.m, It was moved and seconded by Coun cillors Southcott and Hern that invitation be accepted and that Clerk notify Mr. Hunt to this feet. Also that a proclamation inserted in the Times-Advocate vising the citfzens of this special service. Department of Munitions and Supply re fuel wood supply. The matter of fuel wood supply for the village to the notice supply sible. Property Committee reported on the open ditch running through S. M. Sanders property. They found the ditch well cleaned out. In re gard to covering it in, the com mittee felt that it would be inad visable to attempt this work at this time on account of the shortage of labour and materials, was instructed to secure five foot concrete tile. The following accounts and ordered paid on the Councillors Southcott and Hern. 'County, of Huron, Hospitalization $4.50; Grigg’s Stationary, Ration Board Supplies, $3.50; R. E. Rus sell, recovering truck seat $5.50; Richard Davis, labor ing, $25.28; John maint., $12.10; Wm. maint., $12.10. All motions were journment to Tuesday, September 7th. on the motion ■ of Councillor Hern. The clerk prices on were read motion of Boys’ Suits The death took place in Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday last of Mr, Wm. Andrew, who passed away in his 77th. year. Three weeks ago Monday Mr. Andrew suffered a paralystic stroke while watching a bowling tournament on the local bowling greens. He was immediately removed to hospital. Mr. Andrew was born in Usborne township near Elimville. As a young man he went to Manitoba and for 26 _years he operated a farm near Hamiota, On April 4, 1894, he was united in marriage with his now bereaved widow, whose maiden name was Lois Pearson. In 1916 the family retired and came to Exeter to re side. Mr. Andrew during his resi dence here took a keen interest in the Exeter Agricultural Society, be ing a past president and an hon. dire; tor. As a civic employee Mr. Andrew took a great pride in keep ing Exeter’ main street clean and tidy. For a number of years he was a Watkins representative over a wide territory, He was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters. Besides his widow he is survived by one son and three daughters, George, at present in Cayuga; Mrs. E. J. Pym, of Usborne; Miss Mary, at home and Mrs. Norman Knight, of Seaforth; also one sister, Miss Ada Andrew and one brother, Mr. John Andrew, both of town: The funeral private was held from his late residence Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev, A. B. Irwin. Thos. Coates sang a solo. The ers were Messrs. J. H. Jones, Grieve, E, J. Shapton, Henry bridge, Jos. Bailey and Skinner. Among those who attend ed the funeral from a distance were Mr. Gordon Tedball, Mr. Orville Frayne, Mrs. B. McIntyre, Mr. and Mrs. W. Newton Moodie, all of For est; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gardiner, Mrs. Sid. Andrew, of London; Mr., and Mrs. Ed. Stelck, of Zurich, Mr. and Mrs. John Knight and Mr. Nor man Knight, of Seaforth. Hurry Folks! Readers of The Tiines-Adyocate Should take note of the fact that on September the first all sub scribers in arrears will be removed and from that date op subscrip tions to The Tinies-Advocate will be strictly payable in advance. If you have overlooked this matter niay we suggest that you give this your prompt attention. There is only one more week left in which to get your subscription paid in advance, So do it now be fore you forget again. Please! MITCHELL RINK WINS TIP-TOP TROPHY INSTRUCTION FOR RECEIVING NO. 3 RATION BOOK Ration Book No. 3 will be on August 27th and 28th, will be distributed at the Library, Exeter,; Town Hall, Hen sall; Schoo) House, Centralia; Township Hall, Urediton; Commer cial Hotel, Dashwood; Township Hall, Zurich; Township Hall, Elim- vjlle; John Love’s Bend. The hours will be from 2 |o 5 When applying No. 3, presented with properly filled the book. But card from the will be detached when you receive the new ration hook. After the card has been detached, ration book No. 2 will be given back. , No hooks will be mailed, They issued They Public I street clean- Stire, street Laverty, st. carried. Ad- Buy your boy a new Suit now. We have all sizes, 25 to 34, at reasonable prices. As boys’ suits are hard to procure, select one now while we have them. Also good as sortment boys’ odd wool pants.C. V. Pickard. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Satina Make ironing easier .. Fruit-Kepe Package of 25 tablets per pkg. 7c ....each 25c I Ivory Soap Med. size bars each .06c Libby’s Milk Large tins ...2 for 19c Mrs. bear- J. H. Del- Everett residence, Grand for distribution and 7 to 10 p.m. for ration book ration book No, 2 must be the card in the hack in by the owner of do not remove the ration book. This ChoX 1 11* lin QQp A delicious chocolate drink ..A Pard Dog Food (Dehydrated)O mL/tq 9Q/» Just add hot water ...................« Jingo. Fru-tea, a fruit beverage, npi. nLff Ot- To be steeped like tea .........pCI Wilson’s Fly Pads 1 Always reliable ..................P“1 *vL Phone 32 Jones & May Your Superior Store In a setting of beautiful fall flowers. Irwin performed the was cous- sign- cous- MONSTER AT SPRUCE GROVE three miles south of Exeter on No. 4 Highway Thursday, Aug. 26 at 8 pan. In case of rain postponed until the following evening. Jitney Dancing Steeper Wai* Service Bingo Music by Clayton Sponsored by Centralia Unit Proceeds to be divided Red Cross and boxes for the armed services overseas A good program is being arranged assisted by PIPE BAND and other members from No. 9, S.F.T.S. Other musical talent awl entertainers ate being provided Refreshment Booth and Miniature Alitltvay bn grounds Admission 25c Children Hinder IO Free between the Band Concert We|l Attended A band concert was held in Vic toria Rarlt Sunday evening follow® a ing church services. The evening Was fine and. a large crowd was present. Benches Were provided and . a goodly number were present in cars. The program, under the direc tion Of Ted Walper, was much en joyed. 111111i 111111i 111111iIi11111111111II111!!ii11!11111iII11!IfI!1111111111111111111111111111111111111H111L BLOOD DONORS ARE NEEDED The second Blood Donors Clinic sponsored by the Exeter Red Cross Branch in co-operation with the Exeter Lions Club will be held early in September. Blood d'onors are urgently needed. Men 18 to 55 ~ Only a small amount is taken and there are no after effects. E At the first clinic held in Exeter the number of donors was E limited but this time there will be no limit to the number of = donors. Men are giving their lives. You are only asked for a small amoifnt of 'blood. Your donation may save a life. E Leave your name with J. P. Bowey, E. R. Hopper, C. V. E ~ Pickard or J* A. Traquair. E SCHOOLS REOPEN SEPTEMBER 7th There is to be no delay in the opening of the Exeter schools for the fall term this year. Unless there is a greater demand than at present for students for farm work the schools Will schedule oil Labor Day, changes on School staffs. reopen according to the. Tuesday following There will be several the high arid public ILL IN HOSPITAL The many friends of John Fletcher, of town, will regret to know that he is seriously ill hi Victoria Hospital, London, Mrs. L. V, Hogarth is ill In Vic toria many know Mr. Hospital, Landon, but her friends will be pleased to that She is improving. Win, Colwill, of Centralia, who is ill Itt Victoria Hospital, Lon don, Is Improving nicely. was em- and veil ATTRACTIVE NUPTIALS IN JAMES ST. CHURCH A charming wedding took place at James Street United Church, Exeter oil Saturday afternoon when Jean Isabel, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Coates, became the bride of Gnr. Wilfred George Munds, R.C.A., Sussex, New Bruns wick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Munds, Lakeside, ferns and Rev. iA. B. ceremony. The bridal music played by Mrs. Amiel Willard, in of the bride, and during the ing of the register the bride’s in, Mrs. Thos. Coates sang sweetly “I Love You Truly”. Given in mar riage fiy her father, the bride charming in her gown of white bossed satin with fitted bodice sweetheart neckline. Her bridal was arranged in a becoming halo and she carried a shower bouquet of Better-time roses. Miss Betty Coates was her sister’s bridesmaid and was becomingly attired in a floor-length gown of blue printed taffeta with matching headdress and shoulder-length veil and car ried a bouquet of Briarcliffe roses. LAC. Allison Munds, of Winnipeg, brother of the groom, was best man and the ushers were Jack Coates, brother of the bride and Jack Wil son, of Lakeside, friend of the groom. At th© reception at the home of the bride’s parents, Mrs. Coates wore for her daughter’s wedding a be coming gown of soldier blue with matching accessories and corsage of roses while the groom’s mother chose a crush rose ensemble with black accessories and a shoulder bouquet of Sweetheart roses. Later the bride and groom left on a brief trip, the bride travelling in a lime green suit with brown ’accessories. They will reside ih Sussex, New Brunswick. Second Blood Donors Clinic The second blood donors clinic to be held in Exeter sponsored by the Exeter Red Cross Branch in co operation With the Exeter Lions Club will be held early in September. The first blond donors clinic was held Oh June 2 6th, Mol’d donors are needed. At the first clinic there was a limited‘number but it is hoped that many more will contribute at the next dinlc. The heed is great and the prospects are that it will be greater in the near future. Names of donors may be left with Jas, P. Bowey, 'E. R. Hopper, C. V. Pickard or J, A, TraqOh’. MRS. ISAIAH TETREAU BURIED AT GRAND BEND Mrs. Isaiah Tetreau, wife of the prominent local horseman, died in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, early Monday in her 72nd year. She had been ill for nearly a month and was removed to hospital a week ago. Funeral was held Tuesday W. T. Cleave, of Grand ficiating. Interment Bend Cemetery, Surviving besides are two children of riage, and John Williams, of near Credl- ton. Her first husband, the late John Williams, died 14 years ago. Five brothers and a sister also" survive: David Schroeder, of Dash wood; Charles Schroeder, of Exeter; Samuel Schroeder, of Saskatoon; Jacob Schroeder, of California; Louis Shroeder, of Shipka, and Mrs. Lydia Fahner, of Saline, Mich. was her with Rev. Bend, of- in Grand husband a former mar- Ella Williams, of Parkhill, GEO. FERGUSON BURIED IN HENSALL CEMETERY George Ferguson, 87, widely known Hensail resident died at his home in Hensall following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Huron- dale and farmed successfully there for many years until he retired, taking up residence in Hensall seven years ago. A few months ago Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. He was a member of Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensall. Surviving are his widow, the for mer Annie Anderson, one daughter, Mrs. T. Ferguson, Seaforth, and one son, George Ferguson, of London;. one sister, Mrs. H. McMartin, of St. Catharines, formerly of Hensall, Pri vate funeral services were held from the family residence Wednes day at 2 p.m, Rev. Hugh Jack, First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, of ficiated, with burial in Hensall Union Cemetery. Mrs, C. W, Chris tie, of Exeter, is a niece, Native of Exeter Dies Clarence Bobier, aged $0, native of Exeter, youngest son the late Mr. and Mrs. Bobier, died Monday, August 16, at his home ip Plainesville, Ohio, after several months of ill-health following an operation in February, For thirty- four yours he had resided in the United States. He was a member of the First Church Congregational and Temple Lodge No. 28, A.F, and A,M. Besides his wife, Helen, Mr. Bobier is survived by one daughter, sister, Mrs, Laverne Kenmore, N.Y., Mild Maurice B., also of Shirley t., of Guelph Lucille; one Johnston, of two brothers, KehniOre hffld a of A. H. Gibb and W. H. Mohr, of Mitchell, with three wins plus 17, were winners of the Tip-Top trophy at the Scotch Doubles bowling tournament on the local greens Wednesday of last week. Two games (must be obtained at one of the were played in the afternoon and one above distributing centres, in the evening. Sixteen rinks were Any adult may apply for a num in competition. The visitors were ner of ration books as long as the welcomed by the president, Mr. G. WJ owner of the ration book No. 2 has Layton. Second prize went to F, B. properly filled in and signed the Clarke and P, Pensa, of the London i card. No. one under sixteen may Rowing and Bowling dub with 3 ‘ collect the new books. When filling wins plus 13. R, Cuthbertson and,in the card kindly do so ’according H. Porterfield, of Mitchell, tied with'to the following instructions, as no F. Toole and Pritchard, of Goderich, book will be issued unless your card with two wins plus 20, but as the is properly signed: On the first line former rink had the largest aggre-j print the prefix letters and the gate they were awarded third prize,serial number which are on your The'ration book No. 2. On the second fline, print your last name — ex ample: Smith. On the third line, your first name as is on ration book No. 2. Then your address on the next two lines. Then the date and on the next line your age if undei’ sixteen. The above is to be printed in block letters in ink. Your name must be WRITTEN in ink—NOT printed on the ked signature, example Smith or Mary Smith, else except the owner of may sign on this line unless the owner of the book is a (1) child of pre-school age, then the parent must sign his or her own name as tvell as that of the child in writing —not printed. The parent may sign for any child under 16 but if the child is able to write he may sign his own name. (2) If the owner of the book is unable to write his or her own name, then someone else may write the name of the own er of the book but must also write his name underneath as “sponsor”. But everyone over 16— if able to- do so—-must WRITE his or her own name in ink on the last line. .Please keep these instructions for reference and do not fail to get your book on one of the days of distribu tion. gate they were awarded third and the Goderich rink fourth, other winners were: Davies and Seldon, Exeter, 2 plus 5 San^y and Cook, London, 1 plus Layton and Francis, Exeter, 1 plus Taylor and Sanders, Exeter, 1 plus McKay and Pridham, Goderich, plus 11 Sanders and McAvoy, Exeter, minus Rowe and Creech, Exeter, 2 plus 11 Wethey and Snell, Exeter, 1 plus 12 ypTieeler, Goderich, 2 plus 19 Lamport and Hockey, Exeter, minus Hawes and Moore, Mitchell, 1 plus 4 Medd and Coombs, Exeter, 2 plus 17 Two rinks of bowlers are taking in the Merchants and Manufacturers tournament at Stratford to-day, Wed nesday. wins 4 7 7 1 line mar- Jolin one book At the local jitney Friday evening the winners were Mrs. Jos. Davis, and won and Ross Taylor, ’ Borden Sanders Gordon May. Second prize was by W. G. Medd. R. N. Rowe Jos, Davis. RED CROSS NEWS Friday, September 10th will be Shipping Day. All officers and interested mem bers of all units of the Exeter Red Cross Branch are cordially invited to attend a Service of “Intersession- al Thanksgiving” in the Trivitt Memorial church, Sunday, Sept. 5th, 11 a.m. A good attendance is re quested. All who are attending will meet in the basement of the Library at 10.30 a.m. The following is the list of articles for competition at the Exeter Fair, September 15 and 16: socks; V-neck sweater sweater for Navy (Scotch fingering yarn) sleeved sweatei’ in Khaki for Army seaman’s long turtle-neck tuck- knitted knitted knitted sweater and gloves, whole mitts for Navy; gloves for Army. Graduate in R.C.A.F. young men from Exeter (sleeveless); turtle-neck turtle-neck sweater; long- Three Three were last week graduates in the R.C.A.F. Murray H. Moore and Alvin E. Lindenfield were among the graduates at No.* 4 Air Observers’ School at Crumlin. Robt. G. Burns graduated as a wireless operator air gunner from the R.C.A.F. No. 2 Wireless school at Calgary. All three were former students in the Exeter H.S. sweatei’ sweater i socks, 18 ■in, page 10 age 8-10; age S-10; age 10-12; inches; ; boy’s girl’s girl’s mitts - FROM - yqo Q SERVICE FLYING TRAINING SCHOOt to raise Dancing where a music of name of Refresh- NOTICE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS Parents contemplating sending- their children to the Exeter Public School for the first time following the summer vacation are requested to notify the secretary, Miss K, Mac- Faul. High School students are also re quested to register early. Persons whose homes are open for out-of-town students are asked to report to Miss MacFaul. SEE and HEAR JOHN STIRLING -A COLOUR and SOUND FILM- Story of tliO Church at work The big event at this Station during the past week was the Bene fit Dance and Bingo held funds for the Brass Band, was held in the Drill Hall, large crowd danced to the the "Flyers” (the official our famous dance band), meats were bn sa'Ie at convenient locations and everything possible to make the evening pleasurable was done. In the Airmen’s Mess bingo held sway, where the devotees of this form of entertainment found ample opportunity to indulge in tills pastime. Members of the Cana- dian Legioai from Exeter conducted the bingo and for this service we owe them Words of praise and thanks. A word of praise is also due our dance band who gave of their time and talent without re muneration. We wish also to thank the worthy people of the district who supported, this worthy venture so magnificently'. All in all this ten* (Continued on Page 4.) .Produced by Rev. A. C. Moorhoiise, B.A. B.D. assistance of members 01With the his Arkona congregation, from a story specially Written by the noted authoress Marian Keith DRAMATIC • DEVOTIONAL The first of its kind, to bo produced in Canada. Shown under the auspices of tho Parsonage Board. Centralia Church Tuesday Eve., Aug. 31 Admission 35c and 20c