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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-11-04, Page 1■y IS A Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year z ate EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 4th, 1943 Single Copy, 5 cents Sixty-Ninjth Yea« COUNCIL WILL ATTEND REMEMBRANCE SERVICE The Municipal Council of In the Fifth Victory Loan we are asked to subscribe This space donated by Jones and May Each time we have gone over the top in a handsome way, to a total amount of $564,000. The campaign is for three weeks. At Wedntsday of this Only Three Days to Finish the Job ... In four Victory Loans Exeter has not failed to measure up to her responsibility in buying bonds. Exeter’s ANNUAL will be held in Canadian Legion B.E.S.L., Exeter- Hensall Branch 167. l .7' PROPERTIES IN EXETER ARE OFFERED BY AUCTION 164 BEOOD AT THIRD DONORS CLINIC The air- supreme Officer son of Alarm moved South­ order The next three days we are asked to buy the Village of Exeter met in the Town Hall on Monday* Novembr 2, 1943, with th© Reeve and all members of the Council present. The minutes of the last regular meeting of Monday, October 18, 1943, were read and adopted on the motion of Councillors Bierling and Hern. Communications were read and dealt with as follows. Department of Municipal Affairs with subsidy. Filed. Dominion Burglary & Fire Co, Ltd., re siren. It was and seconded by Councillors cott and Dignan that the given for siren be cancelled and the matter be laid over for considera­ tion in the future. Department of Public Welfare re fuel for those on Mother's Allowance, Filed. County of Huron, Highways Dept, re road expenditure rebate, tabled. Victoria Hospital re increased charges for Isolation patients. Rev. M, A, Hunt extending invita­ tion to Reeve and Councillors to attend the Remembrance Day service to be held in the Anglican church Sunday morning, Novmber 7, 19 43. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Dignan and Southcott that we accept the invitation to at­ tend this service and that we meet at the church door. Department of Municipal Affairs re establishment of Reserve Fund for Post War work. Filed. Mr. S. M. Sanders waited on the Council asking permission to re­ move two soft maples from in front of his home, these trees being in the process of decay and a menace to the Hydro lines and to Mr.' San­ der’s property. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Southcott and Hern that Mr. Sanders be grant­ ed permission to remove the trees at liis own expense and responsibil­ ity. Mr. R. N. Creech waited on the Council in regard to the Fifth Victory Loan. M". Creech, Munici­ pal Chairman for the Loan, stressed the fact that it will be necessary for everyone to play his or her part if Exeter is to reach her objective in this Loan. He asked for the co­ operation of the Council in putting Exeter over the top. After dismission it was moved and seconded by Councillors Bierling and Southcott that we apply for re­ bate from Work. It was purchased use on Remembrance Day. The Street Commissioner was structed to secure a load of sand for sanding streets. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Bierling and Southcott: Mrs. L. Heywood, Sec. Red Cross, expense Blood Donor’s Clinic $11.50; Municipal World, forms, 2.70; W. W. Pentland, 2 pump tanks, 46.35; Exeter Times-Advocate, adv. Ration Book distribution, 14.50s; Bell Tele­ phone, J. Norry, phone rental, 2.05; Kenneth Clarke, wreath, 5.00; relief, Cook’s Cash Store, groc. 6.00; N. Stanlake, milk, 1.25; F. Coates, groc. 10.00; Wm. Hatter, milk, 2.50; Wm. Allison, fuel, 10.00; River’s Meat Market, meat 4.5-0'; Time Sheet John Stire, labor, road maint. William Laverty, labor, road 13.35; Richard Davis, labor, cleaning, 31.15; Louis Day, T. Hall, 6.00. All motions were carried, journment on the motion of cillor Hern. MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR THREE YOUNG AIRMEN A memorial service honoring the memory of three young airmen was held in the James St. United church on Sunday morning last, men who have made the sacrifice are Warrant Harold Alexander Elliot, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Elliot; Flying Officer Ralph Balkwill Delbridge, son of bridge Franklin Charles Zurbrigg, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Zurbrigg. Three beautiful bouquets of yel­ low and mauve mums adorned the pulpit rostrum while photographs of the three boys were on view in the vestibule. Members of the be­ reaved families occupied centre pews. The pastor, Rev. Mr. Irwin, took for his text “These all died in the Faith,” Lifting the service from a state of depression by recounting the noble deeds of these young men in a noble cause, the speaker, em­ phasized the important place faith played in their lives of service and sacrifice. When they offered them­ selves for King and Country they knew that death was not only a possibility but a probability. They gave themselves faithfully to a long and tedious training. The thing for which they were fighting some call life and liberty but some call it God, said the speaker. Without faith society could not be held to­ gether. There is nothing in the world. Men don’t talk it or wear it on their sleeve, laugh and joke but in spite all there is a belief in God. seen in their faithfulness to They gave of their best in the where duty called and now have found a place in the higher service. Their lives is a challenge to us to live for the things for which they gave their life 1 this world might be the better cause they lived and died. Special music was furnished the choir and a solo "There is Death’’ was sung by Mrs. Wm dock. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Del­ and Sergt Air Observer On Thursday last what was one time considered some of the finest business and residential properties in Exeter were offered on the auc­ tion block when two stores and two houses, the property of the late Dr. Browning were offered for sale to­ gether with the contents of the Browning home and the stock and fixtures of the drugstore Dr. <L W. Browning died without a will and the Canada Trust Com­ pany are administrators of the es­ tate with J. W. Morley, solicitor. Frank Taylor was the auctioneer. Bids for the various properties were received and now await confirma­ tion before the transfers are com­ pleted. For the large residential pro­ perty of Dr. Browning the highest bidder was Mr, Wm. Sweitzer, of Stephen township, $3000. The brick cottage on Huron street occupied by Mr. Wm. 'Cook went to $2600, with Mr. Cook as the bidder. The three-storey building in which the drugstore is located went to $2000 and the stock and fixtures of the drugstore to $3700. Mr. Percy Browning, who has been conducting the business being the highest bid­ der. The building occupied by Mr, G. A, Hawkins as a hardware store, was bid to $2350 by Mr. Hawkins. The household effects iroin the Browning home realized fair prices. EXETER QUOTA CAN BE REACHED Blood Donors ClinicThe third for Exeter was held in the base­ ment ofz the James Street United church on Thursday of last week, with 164 donors we are told it was to be clinic the largest clinic of its held outside the cities* has a volunteer list of names and of these 204 County in regard to Road agreed that a wreath from Mr. Ken Clarke be for STEPHEN TOWNSHIP UNIT FEDERATION OF AGRICLTURE CREDITON Thursday Nite, Nov. 4 Bingo starts at 8.30 sharp. Admission 35c Election of officers—business report of past year—important problems up for discussion. farmers and members are urged ' to be present. All Byron E. Dundas, of London to Exeter Lodge No. 67, LOAF. Tuesday* Nov* 9th First Degree Team of accompany the Grand Master. will be held in the at The Imperial London will The meeting Exeter Arena Saturday Night Dance SGT. SMITH & IHS ORCHESTRA FROM NO. 9. W. 0. F. Oestricher, President Mrs. Lloyd Taylor, Secretary aiul will begin 8 pan. Visiting Brethren Welcome. Members of the lodge should miss this opportunity to hear distinguished visitor. W. M. Cann, Noble Grand. E. A. I-lowald, Secretary. not the Admission 35c The Three Act Play greatei’ about They of it It is duty, place they that be- by No . Mur- /-------------------------------- GOLDEN WEDDING OF MR. AND MRS. ROBT. KYDD The Fifth Victory Loan canvass is now on its last lap. Exeter, with an objective of $151,000 has scaled the $100,000 mark and is now head­ ed for the top. A meeting of the canvassers and the Public Relations Committee was held Tuesday eve­ ning. Previous to the meeting it looked as though it might be an impossible task to reach the objec­ tive but after a thorough canvass of the situation the committee were confident that. Exeter will again measure up to its obligation. A number of investors have been hol­ ding off until the last, not with the intention of doing as little as possible, but on the contrary as much as possible. From $110,000 to $115,000 is now in sight. The ground has been covered once and the canvassers are now going back over. The objective can be reached if all who can will do their part. Speed the Victory by supporting the loan. Let us line up with the fighting men and "Hit the enemy with everything we have." and that kind The a thousand were called for Thursday and 164 responded. The clinic was the first; at which the women donors reported. One donor gave his fourth donation, another the third and two donors gave their second. The nurse technician was Mrs, R* W. Jackson, assisted by Mrs. T. Chidley. The doctors in attendance were Fit. Lieut. Webb of No. 9 S.F.T.S.; Dr. Hobbs Tayloi’, of Dash­ wood; Dr. M. C. Fletcher and Dr. J, G. Dunlop. The nurses under Mrs. Dr. Weekes were Mrs. K. Johns, of Usborne; Mrs. Grieves, of Grand Bend; borne; Bounds, Winslow, Mrs. Lindsay, Mrs. George Wright, Miss M. Brown, Mrs. J. G. Dunlop, Mrs. M. C. Fletcher, Miss Doris O,'Callaghan, Mrs. Russel Fink- beiner, Nursing Sister Adolphe, Mrs. Gerald Zwicker, Mrs. Taylor, Mi’s. Jack Delbridge, Mrs. 'C. Snell. The refreshment convenors were ladies from the rural units of the Red. Cross. Miss L. Huston and Miss Florence Down . assisted Mrs, V. Heywood with the secretarial work. Miss L. M. Jeckell and Mrs. Camm, of the Thames Road were the re­ ception committee, the donors address GOOD MAIN Mrs, Mrs. Mrs. Garnet McFalls, Us- Harry Cole, Mrs. W. D. Sanders, Mrs. The names of with their post-office^ will be found on page 3. CONGREGATIONS AT ST. ANNIVERSARY Special Youth Service Sunday, Nov. 7 th Ender the auspices of the Huron Presbytery Young Executive “Two Country Kids by Walton Young People under the auspices of the James Street Y. P. James Street Church BARN DESTROYED BY FIRE People’s 1,1 turn, and 7 pan. Service in Main St. at in James St. at EVERYBODY WELCOME Special music at both services. Mr, and Mrs. A, J, Penhale re­ ceived a telegram on Tuesday from -their son R./O. Allan Penhale, sta­ ting he had arrived safely at Gib­ raltar, Admission 25 c Returns from Coastal Patrol Able Seaman Ross Oke is homi on a four week's furlough visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Oke, Ross has just returned from patrolling the west coast of England on a Canadian destroyer, Me will again report to an Eastern port following his leave. Fire of an unknown origin des­ troyed the large barn of Mt. Chas. O’Brien oil the 4tli concession of Usborne early Monday morning. The season’s crop, as well as 125 chick- ens, 8 cows and a number of pigs were burned. Mr. O’Brien had just finished the milking and chores and had been into the house for breakfast when he discovered the fire, He was able to rescue several of the horses. The barn is the pro­ perty of the estate of the late Robert Bell and was a large barn on a foundation. It was insured for $2300 in fhe Usborne and Hibbert Mutual Fire Ins. co. and the con­ tents belonging to Ml*. O’Brien were insured for $1800 hi the May Mutual, in- is.se; maint. street labor, Ad- Coun- C. V. Pickard, Clerk. Resigning from Caven Charge Rev. John Galloway, minister of Caven Presbyterian church, has an­ nounced his resignation. Mr, Gal­ loway has placed his resignation in the hands of the Clerk of Presby­ tery and his resignation will be read before the congregation during the next two Sundays. On the 19th of this month Presbytery will meet at Hensall and will deal with the resig­ nation which is scheduled to take effect the latter part of this month. MT. and Mrs. Galloway came to Exeter in February, 1942, from Burlington and during their stay here have pent side. have made many friends, They a home in Burlington and return to that place toto ex- re- receive their wings Among the graduates to receive their wings at No ,5 S.F.T.S., Brant­ ford on Friday afternoon of last week were Sgt. W. Greb, of Exeter, and Sgt. L. A. Stephens, of Clinton, formerly of Exeter, Mr. Stophens has received hie commission as a Pilot Officer and has been posted to Pearce, Alta. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs Robert Kydd, of Usborne, who on Monday celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary. At noon a dinner was served to twenty-two, the majority of whom were at the wedding fifty years ago. The guests included Rev. Wm. Mair and Mrs. Mair. The waitresses were five nieces. The tables were decorated with fall flowers and the rooms were decorated with boughs of maple leaves and with flowers sent from friends in Ottawa. Regina, Hamilton, Toronto and Meaford. In the eve­ ning Mr. and Mrs. Kydd were "ar home” to one hundred or more f’’lends. A short program was en­ joyed including a solo, "Just Fifty Years Ago," sung by Mrs. James Gardiner, aged 84, mother of Hon J. G. Gardiner. Lunch was served by wives of the nephews. Friends were present from Shallow. Lake,, Seaforth, Owen Sound. Brantford St, Thomas and surrounding district. THE LATE W. W. CHAPMAN The death took place Monday at his home on the 2nd concession of Hay of Mr. William Wilson Chap­ man, who passed away in his 72nd year. Mr. Chapman had not been in good health for some time and for the past three weeks fined to his bed. His spent on the farm died. He is survived whose maiden name Westaway. also Mrs. Robert Pri Penn., Miss Ruth, and one son Lome one sister, Mrs. Katherine Cantelon, of Hensail and three brothers Char­ les, Palmerston. John. Hamilton and Ralph, of San Francisco. He was a member of the Hensall Uni­ ted church and also of the lodge of Oddfellows. The Wednesday afternoon was ted by Rev. R. A. Brook, sail with interment in the Exeter cemetery. had been con- entire life was on by was two ?, of which he his widow’ Ada Jane daughters, Pittsburg, of Albany, N.Y., at home, also WRIGHT—PRESZCATOR tookA quiet but pretty wedding place at the United church parson­ age, Crediton, Saturday, October ■3 0 at two pan. when the Rev. L. A. Turner united in marriage Shirley Grace, second daughter of Mr. Wm. Preszeator and the late Mrs. Presz- Frederick son of Mr. of Exeter, gowned in , all wool dress with Hensail funeral conduc- of Hen- HOOKEY—BROWN Main served on. Sunday and was favored with fine weather. Rev. G. C- Burton, of Clinton, was in charge of both, services which were well attended. The three other churches of town closed their evening services for the occasion. The choir, in charge of Mrs. L. Willbrt, the organist, merit­ ed general commendation. Messrs. Frank Wildfong and Harold Skinner rendered a duet at the morning ser­ vice and Mr. Harry Hoffman, of Dashwood, contributed two numbers in the evening. Rev. M. A. Hunt assisted at the evening service. Lib- ral offerings were received during the day. The speaker at the evening ser­ vice compared the Christian church to a mighty army. Since the days of Pentecost men have risked their lives and given of their all to carry the gospel of Jesus Christ to the uttermost parts of the world. Like the army it has many branches and fights sin, disease and degradation that a better world might be the result. Street United church ob­ its forty-eighth anniversary cator, of Exeter, to George Wright, youngest and Mrs. Win. Wright, The bride was daintily a blue smartly tailored, two-piece street-length appliqije trim and wore a shoulder length white veil caught with blue forget-me-nots.. Her bouquet was yellow and bronze chrysanthemums tied with white streamers. Miss Doris Hill acted as bridesmaid and looked smart in a street-length dress of heaven blue crepe with a corsage of pink and white chrysan­ themums, Mr. Kenneth 8. Present or, brother of the bride acted as groomsman. The groom’s gift to the bridesmaid was a compact and to the groomsman a billfold. After the ceremony the bridal party motored to London where a dinner was ser­ ved at the London Cafe, the bride wearing a rust crepe dress with herring bone tweed coat and rust accesorfes, The young couple will reside on th,© groom's farm south of Crediton, Appointed Commanding Officer Capt. Wm. E. Weekes spent the week-end at his homo here. Capt. Weekes is to be congratulated on his appointment ns Commanding Officer of the Woodstock Military Hospital.* A quiet autumn wedding solemnized on Friday, October at the home of Mr. J. II. Hookey, Senior, of William street, Exeter, the Rev. Fit. Lt. Robert Moynan, Padre of No. 9 S.F.T.S., officiating when L.A.W. Elsie Barton Brown, of No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia, became the bride of James Hookey, Junior, eldest son of Mr. J. H. Hookey and the late Mrs. F. E. Hookey. The bride, given in marriage by the groom’s father, wore a nigger brown suit with matching accessories and a corsage of baby mums and Old Time, roses. The bride was attend­ ed by CpI. V. A. Hutchinson as maid- of-lionor and L.A.W. J. Smith as bridesmaid, both of No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia. Supper was served to the immediate wedding party. Later a reception was held when many friends of Exeter and No, 9 S.F.T.S. were present. Members of Airforce Entertained The regular meeting of the Ex­ eter Chapter O.E.S. was held on Wednesday, October1 27, 1943, af­ ter which the members entertained about thirty five visitors from the Centralia Airport. After being warmly welcomed by Matron, Mrs. M. W. girls and boys entered ling game from which a great deal of fun. sale was much appreciated as prac­ tically all the prizes were home baking and there were many loud exclamations when one of the guests won a pie -or cake. Bingo, (too, was enjoyed after which a very | delicious lunch was served. Com- waspuunity singing wound up a very enjoyable evening. A vote of thanks was given by a member of the R.C.A.F. after which all joined hl a circle and sang Auld-Lang-Syne. Thus con­ cluded a very pleasant evening. After the t Worthy Telfer, ths into a spel- they derived The penny 29 th, Canadian Legion Exetcr-Hensall Branch 167 AU members and Veterans are cs«* pecialiy requested to attend tho Remembrance Day service at Trivitt Memorial Church Chief Norry Finds Fur Neckpiece Tlw other night Chief Norry had a telephone call from a lady in Lon­ don informing him that she had that the she The i lost a mink neckpiece stating she thought It was lost near south end of the town where had entered an automobile, hour was late but with a flashlight the Chief started out in search of the missing article and sometime later spied it beside the road in front of Mr. Wm, May’s. He was able to return it to the owner, Sunday Next at 10.55 Fall ill at Legion Rooms at 10 a.tn. At Hurondal at 9.30 a.m. At Hensall nt 2..15 pan. Dress-Betels hhd Medals R. E. Pooley, President K. Clarke, Secretary i I