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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-11-25, Page 1Subscription, $2.00 per yearEstablished 1873 Complete Showing of Christmas Merchandise EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 25th, 1943 Single Copy, 5 cents USBORNE LAD KILLED BY FALLING TREE WARDEN TUCKEY PRESENTED WITH IS CHAIR FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN TORONTO his on on While felling a tree with father in a bush on their farm the 7th concession of Usborne, Clifton Johns, and Mrs. Roy when he was of the falling 16 th year. The Tuckey, last Herbert son of Mr. lost his life by a branch banquet in con- Huron County Wednesday eve- Guests at the Our stock of merchandise for the Christmas season is about complete. While many lines are very scarce we have a good selection of useful gifts for early buyers. We cannot repeat on any lines when sold out. Men’ and Boys’ Winter Overcoats Jones & MayPhone 32 FOR LADIES AND GIRLS—Silk underwear, hosiery, slips, night gowns, fancy tablecloths, neck scarves, collars, etc. FOR MEN AND BOYS—Neckties boxed, sets of ties with handkerchiefs to match, braces, garters, neck scarves, gloves, initialed and fancy handkerchiefs, pyjamas and night gowns, shirts, suits and overcoats, shoes, slippers, hats, etc. make excellent Christmas gifts. We still have a large range to choose from at very reasonable prices. just arrived for the Christmas trade. Canadian Legion B.E.S.L., Exeter- HenSall Branch 167. We have a large range of men’s and boy’s suits and overcoats to choose from at very reasonable prices. Get yours while we have your size. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday POULTRY—We buy poultry for “Trade” or “On Account” only. We are unable, owing to inadequate facilities, to buy poultry for cash at the present time.'Our trade price is 1c per lb. over prevailing cash prices. No poultry can be received on Saturdays. Readicut Macaroni in bulk ........................................2 lbs. 9c Superior Baking Powder 16 oz. tins ...............................each 19c Kellogg’s Com Flakes Regular 8 oz. pkgs...................4 for 29c Catelli’s Macaroni or spaghetti, 1 lb pkgs.........each 9c Kellogg’s All-Wheat A new flaked cereal, ready cooked ..per pkg. 11c Home Rendered Lard Fresh made ...........................2 lbs. 33c Bingo & Dance will be held in McKnight’s Hall, Exeter CROKINOLE PARTY in DANCE James Street Church Basement will be held in Exeter Arena on Prizes one of the limbs struck the and knocked him unconscious Friday eldest Johns, struck tree. He was in his tree had fallen away from the two and just before falling from the stump had twisted partly around and lad and he passed away in a few min­ utes. and Dr. Dunlop was summoned but when he arrived the lad had passed away. County Constable J. Fergu­ son and Chief Norry investigated the accident and decided that death was accidental. Besides the grief- stricken parents, one brother Lome, aged 11, survives, also his grand­ parents, Mr. ant Mrs. Herbert, of Biddulph. A large number of sym­ pathizing friends visited at the home on Sunday and the funeral Monday afternoon was largely attended. Rev. Mr. Laing, of Woodham, offi­ ciated. Mr. Ray Mills sang a Solo. The bearers and flower bearers were school chums as follows: Bear­ ers Harry Squire, Norman John;!, Ross Jacques, Welly Brooks, How­ ard Pym, Ross Skinner. Flower bearers were Laverne Rodd, Donald Davey, Elmer Willis, Leonard Smith, Harry Hern, Emerson Johns, Cliff Jacques, Roy Brooks. Inter­ ment was in Exeter Cemetery. The father ran to the house GILBERT FRECKLETON DIES IN HOSPITAL of Joseph’s passed funeral Monday Last week we made mention the automobile accident neai- Lon­ don in which Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Freckleton, of Port- Elgin, former residents of Exeter, were seriously injured and admitted to St. Hospital. Mr. Freckleton away on Thursday. The took place at Port Elgin of this week. The accident took place November 13th when the cai- in which they wpr> riding to London was struck by another car that had driven onto the shoulder of the road and in attempting to get back onto the pavement swerved and col­ lided with the Freckleton car MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER FOR BRIDE-TO-BE Mrs. Harvey Pollen was hostess on Monday evening, November 22, to a miscellaneous shower in honour of Miss Vera Pollen, bride-elect. From a decorated sprinkling can in the centre of the arch, ribbon streamers led to the gifts. Vera expressed her thanks and apprecia­ tion. A pleasant time was spent in games and contests followed by a dainty lunch served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. B. W. Tuckey. WINGS PRESENTATION AT NO. 9 CENTRALIA A wings presentation ceremony? will be held at No. 9, S.F.T.S. Cen­ tralia, on Friday afternoon of this week at t^vo o’clock. Wings will be presented to the 87th .graduation class by Group 'Captain E. G. Ful­ lerton. The public is invited tend this ceremony. to at- Thursday Nite, Nov. 25 Bingo starts at 8.30 -sharp. Admission 35c Under the auspices of the James Street Y.P. Thurs., Dec. 2nd * Sponsored by EXETER BADMINTON CLUB Lionel! Thornton and his Immunization Clinic JUDGMENT RESERVED DIVISION COURT CASE IN Judge Saturday Night DANCE — with — SGT. SMITH and his orchestra from No. 9 ADMISSION 50c Starting at 8.30 to 12.00 Exeter Public School Friday, Nov. 26 th, 1943 at 9 a.m. All school and pre-school children who have not had diphtheria and scarlet fever serum. Casa Royal Orchestra Dancing 9 to 1 Admission $1.25 a ‘couple 75c each In Division Court before Costello on Monday the case of S. Noble Scott in suit against the Met­ ropolitan, Life Insurance Company was heard. The plaintiff sued the company under a supplementary contract to the life insurance policy for compensation for total disabili­ ty resulting from the loss of right hand while operating a filling machine. Six doctors Other witnesses were summoned gave evidence. Judgement was with­ held. his silo and and Board of Health Loser Is Out Money By Failure To Advertise 104 BLOOD DONORS Receives Commission This increase in price is due to transportation facilites for the orchestra. Slowly Improving Pte. Harold Hockey, of Camp Borden, who has been suffering from a mastoid condition In West­ minster Hospital is improving slow­ ly but Will be confined to the Hos- pital for some time. Last week We made mention Glen McTavish had received wings as a fighter pilot at Moncton, N.B. Oh Saturday Glen was in town visiting With his grandmother, Mrs. Charlotte Taylor. Ho has re­ ceived his commission as a pilot officer and is to bo congratulated on his achievoment. “The coinniuhity clearing •Timcs-Advocato Want Ads.” that his house We Were reminded this week one case where someone was out some money because they did hot advertise. A party lost a sum of money. The finder said he looked in the paper to see if it had been advertised. If the loser wasn’t in­ terested enough in the loss to ad­ vertise it why should he worry. Now lost took You anyone finds a lost article they ate going to look in the Classifieds to see if the owner has advertised for It. don’t call us up some money. place several can be sure of of to tell us you That incident months ago. one thing. If The fifth Blood Donors Clinic to be lield in Exeter is being held to­ day (Wednesday) in the James St. United church basement. The last clinic was held just two weeks ago. The clinics are being held at short intervals in order to provide for the long waiting list before severe winter weather interferes. As we go to press we learn the clinic was very succesful with 104 donors. The funeral of the late Dr. Bert Balfour, Lucknow, was held Monday afternoon with interment in Roy’s cemetery. Bev. Win, Mair, of Thames Road,- conducted the ser­ vice at the grave. TAG DAY FOR EXETER, ENG., FUND On Saturday of this week a Tag Day will be held in Exeter for the Exeter, England, Fund. The ap- peal fox’ funds as a good-will token from Exeter, Canada, to Exeter, The death took place i on Bunday of a former I Exeter in the person of F. Boyle. Mrs. Boyle passed away suddenly from a heart condition. Mr, Boyle for some years was em- i England, was discontinued at a timo ployed as a salesman with Carling ‘ when appeals for various funds for Bros, and afterwards with. Jones & j war work were numerous. The May before going to Toronto where | amount collected at the time was he entered the mercantile business! $314.52 and this amount is held by on St. 'Clair Ave. Mrs, Boyle’s the Exeter District War Time Coma­ maiden name was Ann Prout. Sur-jmittee. The objective set as a wor- viving besides her bereaved has--thy contribution from Exeter was band are two daughters and one; $500 and it is hoped that this son, Mrs. Wm, S. Thompson, of Lon- amount can be raised and forward-* don; Mrs, K. Sweetman and Harold,: ed for Christmas. In addition to of Toronto. During their residence the Tag Day receipts it is hoped in Exeter Mrs. Boyle was an active worker in the women’s organization of the Trivitt Memorial church, Their home was the residence now occupied by funeral took noon from Chapel, 1141 in Toronto resident of Mrs. Thos. I i Mr, Ray- Redmond played several selec- of the violin. A lively sing interspersed the program, complimentary remarks were on the able way in which Mr. Warden Benson W. Exeter, was the recipient of a hand­ some upholstered chair presented to him at the warden’s nection with the Council in Goderich ning of last week. banquet included Councillors E. M. Dignan, J. W. Hern, H. O. South- cott and Clerk C« V. Pickard, of town. Presiding over the banquet was ex-warden George Armstrong, of Hay, who made a very capable chairman. Among the speakers were Judge Costello and Mayor Brown, of Goderich; Dr. Taylor, M.L.A.,’ John Hanna, M.L.A.; and E. L. Cardiff, M.P., together with a num­ ber of ex-wardens. Councillor South- cott gave a couple of recitations that were well received. mond tions song Many made Tuckey had carried out his duties. An address was read by Mr. R. J. Bowman, of Brussels, and the pre­ sentation of a chair was made by Reeve P. Passmore. Mr. Tuckey in well chosen words spoke of the strenuous yet happy year he had spent as Warden and thanked all for their hearty co­ operations. The banquet was freely spoken of afterwards as the finest ever held in the county. Before the County Council ad­ journed a resolution was unanimous­ ly carried that Mr. Tuckey be re­ turned for next year in order that the council might have the benefit of his experience. The address was as follows: To Warden B. W. Tuckey We, the members of the County Council wish to take this,opportun­ ity for this the of expressing our appreciation your untiring efforts during year to further all projects for betterment of this County. We have found your judgment sound, and your manner courteous when matters of importance came before you. It has indeed been a pleasure to work under your guid­ ance and direction. We, the Members and Officials of this County, desire to express our appreciation in a more tangible form than mere words. Therefore we ask you to accept this chair as a token of our esteem. We trust that you may spend many happy hours relaxing in it and reflecting upon the associations of 19 43. May we also extend our wishes to your wife and son may you be spared to enjoy a life together. Signed, Percy Passmore, R. J. Bowman. QUIZ CONTEST AT LIONS MEETING i I I I Mr. Wm. Ward. The place Wednesday after- the Jarrett St. Clair Ave, KIRKTON SOLDIER KILLED OVERSEAS Mrs, Edith Foley, R. R, ■Funeral Toronto. Kirk- War Notts Eng- years best and long contest on the Exeter the Parish last week. An interesting Quizz current events featured Lions 'Club 'meeting in Hall Friday evening of The Quizz was conducted by R. N. Creech. It was a new feature and proved very interesting. A final re­ port on the recent Frolic was given by the secretary, Jas. P. Bowey and showed the net profits to be $309,2.87. A donation of $35 wasj given to the Children’s War I Memorial Hospital in Loudon and a like contribution to the Queen aero caps, 5 T. N. It met, decided to affiliate with the ! 'Army Quota—25 Children’s As-jV. N. sweaters, 14 Tuckey 1 aero cap. proposed j final re- 1, ton, has received official word that her son, Private Sydney Arthur King, had been killed overseas. Pte. King was a son of the late John Joseph King, who died in 19 24 as a result of wounds received in ser­ vice during the last World with the Sherwood Foresters, and Derry. He was born in Sheffield, land, and would have been 23 of age on December 20. He and his mother came to this country about 14 years ago, where his mother later married Kenneth Foley, who passed away several years ago. They resided on the fourth conces­ sion of Usborne township moving to Kirkton a couple of years ago. He attended school in Usborne, and after leaving school farmed for a time before enlisting with the Perth Regiment in September, 19 39. He trained at Niagara Falls, Ham­ ilton, Camp Borden and Stratford. While in England he was transfer­ red to the Saskatchewan Regiment. He had been overseas for two years last October. Private King was a member of St. Paul’s Anglican church, Kirk­ ton, taking a keen interest in the work of the the choir, of ber. While in the choir church. Besides soldiei’ is Doris Mae engaged to Betty Killer in England. there will be a generous response from individuals who would like to share in this very worthwhile enterprise. This week a letter has been re­ ceived by Miss L, M. Jeekell, presi­ dent of the Exeter Branch of the Red Cross from which, we take seve­ ral excerpts. The writer says: “I have been given to understand that the citizens of Exeter, Ontario, have during this war taken an interest in the terrible plight of their sister citizens, of Exeter, Devonshire, Eng­ land, following the terrible bomb­ ings which the latter underwent. I am proud to be a native of the gal­ lant Devon city, where during the last raid my old family home was razed to the ground and my aged mother lost everything and only re­ gret that owing to my last war dis­ abilities and my age that I will not be permitted to serve overseas again, although I am thankful that for the past two and a half years I have been able to again serve in a small way in the Canadian Active Army in this great battle for democracy.” Contributions may be left at the Times-Advocate. FIFTY DITTY BAGS FOR THE NAVY young people and or which he was a mem­ in Stratford he sang of St. Paul’s Anglican his mother, the young survived by a stepsister, Foley, at home. He was be married to RED CROSS NEWS Miss Mr. G. W. Layton, treasurer for the Red Cross acknowledges the following contributions: Unit 17, Cons. 4 and 5 Usborne, bingo re­ ceipts, $133.0'0; War Time Board for material, $26.17; refund on sugar $1.44; Main st. Unit Mrs. Hind, $3.00; Main St. Unit, collec­ tions, $15.16; Trivitt Memorial Unit $17.60; Huron Federation of Agri­ culture, $6.55. In 1913 Canada’s naval consisted of *330 officers and In 19 39 it had grown to Today it is over 70,0'0'0. In men who are on of weather, and. the severe cold heat of summer, for weeks and This is Navy Week. A tribute to the men of the fighting and. merchant navies, and the 5 000 Sea Cadets, who have set so high a standard for efficiency and service. Rich in tradition and vital with, youth, Canada’s navy continues to grow, force men. 1700. addition some thousands of Canadian, seamen are loaned to the Royal Navy, where they are being concen­ trated into Canadian units. The Navy League has provided comfort and entertainment for many thousands of these duty in all kinds in all seasons, in of winter and the away from laud months at a time, exposed to the dangers and hardships of a life at sea—dangerous enough in peace time but trebly dangerous now. To meet the needs of these men, the Navy League operates some twenty clubs and recreational cen­ tres across Canada; provides sur­ vivor’s bundles, woollen comforts, magazines, books and games; col­ lects and distributes well over 100,000 ditty bags per year and gives financial aid to permanently injured seamen or their dependents pending adjustment of pensions. The Navy League constantly “keep watch’’. Their job is to provide at any time, rest, relaxation, comforts and warm clothing for the grimly toiling men of the sea. Fifty ditty bags, bulging with comforts and cheer, have gone out from Exeter to make Christinas brighter for fifty sailor lads. In each bag is a Christmas card bear­ ing the name of some one in this vicinity who contributed to or help- i ed wth the work so these bags ! could be filled. You may receive : a letter of thanks from some boy whose Christmas you helped to brighten. Magazines and books are always greatly needed and may be left at I the Huron Lumber Company or I Robertson’s Drug Store. Fur, old felt hats and leather, needed for lining seamen’s jackets may be left with Mrs. Kyle, Donations are al­ ways welcome to finance this work and will be appreciated, for we know i “there can be no hope, no end to I the strife, no victory unless tha ■ life-line holds.” The Red Cross shipping day was November 17th 1943. The following are the list of articles shipped: Navy Quota—12 pr. 1-S in. socks, 24 T. N. sweaters, 30 prs. mitts, 4 tuck-ins, 1 hel- Alexandra Sanatorium, Byron. was Ontario sociation. spoke health The turns the Exeter Arena on October 7 and j jamas, 13 8. Crippled Warden briefly on nurses for following of the Lions Frolic held at! 3 6 B. W. the Huron County. are the Receipts Sale Tickets ............. Admissions Games Prizes ........ Door Prizes Booths etc. Surplus ..... pr. socks, 27 R. N. sweaters, British Civilian—24 washcloths, 12 girls sweaters, 6 boys sweaters. Sewing Quota—23 Women's slips w’s knickers, 18 pr. men’s py* men's shirts, 17 pyjama 5 boys units, 49 handkerchiefs, 73 towels, 2 girl’s pants, 28 girl’s units, <6 boy’s blouses, $1446.30 j 16 pillow cases, 405.55 ;panties, 13 diapers. 24-85.92 Non quota sewing and knitting- ’ blanket, 49 quilts, 7 Total $4339.77 layette. Expenditures j Refugee $300.00 les, 6 pr. 15.00 . children's . 931,90 jfits. 3092.87 ■1 crib quilts, 1 I articles—2 children’s socks. 2 ladies dress­ mitts, 3 pr. children's out- Total 1)01141 tioiis G. S. Howard ............ Mrs. II. Perkins . ....... Lyman Gratton ......... , -..'St * Donations of pieces Of f er rut from purses or leather articles will be • accepted. Red Cross executives . December 13. Packing day will December 10, Acknowledgement The Hxeter and District War Time Committee has recently received the following contributions to the fund for parcels for the boys overseas and which they are pleased to acknowledge: Mrs. Charlotte Tay- ilor, Exeter, $1.00; A. Y. Tieman, I Dashwood, the proceeds of an on- I tertainment in that Village, $^66.OO« i. i” 1 on be soft leath- any other gratefully will meet (STORES TO REMAIN OPEN IN DECEMBER The weekly Wednesday afternoon holiday for Exeter Will be cancel­ led for the mouth of December. Stores will remain open each week­ day. The half holidays will be re* sumed with the new year. f i Successful Euchre At Trivitt Hall successful euchre party was on Monday evening, November A held 22nd, ip the Parish Hall sponsored by the Trivitt Red Cross Unit. Ten. tables played and the brize winnerd were, ladies, Mrs. H. Bierling; gents Mr, Sweitzer; lone hands, Mrs, Ar* thur Willard.