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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-05-04, Page 1Established J 873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 4, 1944 Singrle Copy, 5 cents Sixty-Ninth Yew# RED CROSS NEWS THE LATE MRS. NORTHCOTT ROYAL PURPLE GARDEN SEEDS We now have our quota of these well known rugs. Please act quickly as large sizes are very scarce. $150.00'; Exeter-Hensall of the Canadian Legion Main St. Unit $13.26; Powe $5.00; Centralia Unit ELECTRIC FENCES priced from $11.00 to $24.00 Insulators* Hot Shots arid Batteries I The heroic fight put up by the Canadian destroyer Athabaskan, and her sub­ sequent loss in a battle off the coast of France on Saturday last serves to remind us that the boys in the navy never quit until the last shot is fired and the vessel goes down. The people at home must also fight to a finish in the Battle of the Bonds. Exeter has had an impressive record in the various Victory Loan Campaigns and we must do the same thing in this drive if we are not to let the boys down. PUT l/ICTORy FIRST Here is the Record; Loans Quota Subscribed 1st Victory Loan $57,900 $152,200 2nd Victory Loan 130,700 134,700 3rd Victory Loan 99,450 120,450 4th Victory Loan 147,000 159,050 Sth Victory Loan 151,000 162,450 6th Victory Loan 147,000 49,500 to date *9 With half of the time gone we are a and much of the canvassing has been done. long way from half the amount necessary, Don’t you feel that you should buy that extra bond? EXETER COUNCIL STUDIES SEWERAGE PLAN The regular meeting of the Muni­ cipal Council <?f the Village of Exe­ ter was held in the Town Hall on Monday, May 1st, 1944, with Reeve Tuckey and all councillors present. The minutes of the last regulai’ meeting of April 18 th were read and adopted on motion of Councillors Bierling and Sweitzer. Communications were read dealt with as follows; Bickle-Seagrave re delivery chassis and advice that siren now available, Clerk to reply in re- - gard to chassis for fire truck, and to ask that delivery of siren be made. A telegram addressed to Reeve Tuckey from the Aeronautical In­ stitute of Canada urging representa­ tive attendance at Convention to held May 2 and 3, was filed. A memorandum to the Heads Ontario Municipalities signed Prime Minister George Drew advis­ ing of a meeting to be held May 8 th in Toronto of Mayors, Wardens and Reeves for the purpose of discussing procedure for co-ordinating and guiding the Provincial Programme of Planning and Development. It was the opinion of the Council that Reeve Tuckey meeting. London and Catherine Jane Department of Munitions and Sup­ plies, invoice for wood. Filed, Armstrong, Wood and Co., re sur­ vey for sewage system. The matter of having survey made at the cost of $475.00 was discussed at length. Final decision in the matter was de­ ferred to next meeting of Council. Mr. J. M. Southcott, representing the Board of Education, waited on the Council and presented the fol­ lowing resolution—“That this Board of Education recommend to the Council that a by-law be passed for the ringing of the curfew at 9 p.m., and that all children under 15 years of age be off the streets at that hours.” It was moved and seconded by Councillors Dignan and Hern that the matter of curfew by-law be laid over to next Council meeting and that in the meantime the Clerk se­ al after was Sgt. Stewart Charles Wright should attend this Western Trusts, re Gidley Estate, Filed. BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL FOR EXETER SGT. The award of the British Empire Medal to Cpl. Wright, former the We want to be able to hold up our heads when we meet those boys on their return home. We will never be able to do it unless we meet every demand as they do. Buy Bonds and More Bonds Armstrong’s Quaker Rugs in Large Sizes Sixes 12ft. x 12ft. and 12ft. x 15ft. Jones & May Your Superior Store JUST ARRIVED ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF Warner ELECTRIC BROODERS 500 CHICK SIZE WE ALSO HAVE AFEW OF THE COAL BURNING BROODERS IN 500 SIZE. PLEASE SPEAK EARLY. We have lots of BARB WIRE, BRACE WIRE, STEEL POSTS, FENCE STAPLES and WIRE STRETCHERS, WE HAVE ALL SIZES IN SCREEN WIRE CLOTH FOR WINDOWS and DOORS Traquair’s Hardware Tinsmithing Plumbing ■MMM, Mr. G. W. Layton, treasurer for the Exeter Branch of the Red Cross, reports the following donations: Wives of No. 9 S.F.T.S., $60.00; Crediton Unit $30.34; Unit 14, S.S. 2 Hay Branch $25.00; Audrey $16.90. The funeral of the late Mrs. John Northcott was held Monday after­ noon from her late residency con­ ducted by Rev. N. J. Woods and as­ sisted by Rev, W. E. Aidworth, of St. Marys Mrs. Northcott passed away on Saturday following a brief illness. She was in her 64th year. Born in Hay township her maiden name was Nellie Vivian O’Brien, daughter of the late William and Emma O'Brien. On St. Patrick's day, 1909, she Was united in xnarfiage with hex* now bereaved husband. They resided on a farm until 1920 when they retired and moved to Exeter. She wag a member of the Main Street United Church. Besides hei* husband one daughter survives, Mrs, William Marshall, of Hamilton, also one brother, Bert O’Brien, of Hay, At the funeral service Mr, Frank Wildfong sang “Near to the Heart of God.” The bearers Messrs. Garnet Murray, Hillary ton, J. K. Sims, Chas. Johns, Campbell and Noble Scott, flower bearers were Earl Acknowledgement The Exeter and District War Committee during the past weeks received the following for the parcel fund; H. 0. Rivets, fats received and said $8.85; Red Cross Unit 14, School Section No. n, Hay Twp., $2o.ooj collection at the Red Cross general meeting ii; <C!av®h Church $18.44. Tims two sums Airman Missing Mr. and Mrs. T« Herman Elliott, 212 Cromwell Street, Sarnia, re­ ceived word last Friday that their son, Sgt. Thomas Harold Elliott, R.C.A.F, bombardier, hag been miss­ ing Since participating in a bomb­ ing raid on Germany on April 25, Sgt. Elliott is a grandson of Mr. Tlios. Hlltott, of town. were Hor- Jolin The and .Percy Campbell, Wm. Snail, Bever­ ley Gould, Lyle Simpson and Wm. Geddes, Attending the funeral from a distance wore Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Wiltze and Mrs. Mervin Pym, of Thedford; Mrs. Goo. Winegarden, of Parkhill; Miss Mabel Wilson, of Wilton Grove; Mr. Lylo Simpson, of Clandeboye; Rev, W, E. and Mrs. Aidworth Of St, Marys and Mr. ahd Mrs. John Prance, of Winchelsea. cure information on from othex’ towns. It was decided that collection of refuse in be made on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 9 th and 10th, and that the Clerk insert notice in Times-Advo- cate covering same. By-law No. 4 providing for the loan from the Bank of Montreal up to the sum of $10,000.00 was given its first reading on the motion of Councillors Bierling and Dignau. Its second and third reading and finally passed on the motions of Councillors Hern and Sweitzer, The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Dignan and Bierling: Receiver-General of Canada, wood $101.38; Mrs. L. Heywood, secretary Red Cross, expenses No. 8 Blood Donors Clinic 12.00; RELIEF: F. Coates, groceries 6.0'0; R. G. Seldon and Sons, fuel 7.00; N. Stanlake, milk 1.50; Southcott Bros., groceries 11.00; W. C. Allison, fuel 10.00; Hatter’s Dairy, milk 2.50; River’s Meat Market, meat 4.50; TIME SHEET: John Stire, drains 4.00; Carl Stire, drains 3.00; Henry Green with team 1.50‘; Richard Davis, cleaning streets 24.15; Robert Ed­ wards with truck 3.00. All motions were carried, Adjourn­ ment on the motion of Councilloi Dignan. I C. V. Pickard, Clerk. the the annual village NURSING SISTER RETURNS AFTER 4 YEARS OVERSEAS Miss Olive Hackney, Reg. N.. daughter of Mrs. Alex. Hackney, of Kirkton returned home from over­ seas Tuesday after serving fox* four years with the 15th Canadian Gener­ al Hospital. Miss Hackney was with the Toronto General Hospital when She enlisted for overseas service the 15 th General Hospital, the unit of its kind to be formed in ada, For three years she was this unit in England and was trans­ ferred with the unit to North Africa where she served for six months, leav­ ing there on December 12th. With four years overseas, six months of which was in the battle zone Miss Hackney could tell many stories of the horrors of war and the courage and grit of the brave Canadian at the front With first Can- with lads SURPRISE BIRTHDAY A very pleasant time was enjoyed at the home of County Constable and Mrs. John Ferguson on Friday when a number of friends gathered as a surprise to celebrate Mr. Fer­ guson’s birthday, Five tables of five hundred were in progress, Mrs. John Norry winning ladies* high and Mr. Mills, of Goderich, gents’ high. Miss Annie Sanders gave several humor­ ous readings which were much en­ joyed. A very dainty lunch was served including a large birthday cake adorned with colored CahdlOs. Friends from Wingham, Goderich, Seaforth, Clinton and Zurich were present. Mr. Ferguson was heartily congratulated and with best wishes for many happy returns of the day the evening camo to a close. The Canadian Canners have gone over their quota in tile Sixth Vic­ tory Loan and are still going sttdilg. Stewart Charles Exeter mechanic and a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wright, of Exeter, formerly of Stephen township, wag announced Thursday, April 27th, by the Depart­ ment of National Defence. Cpl. Wright enlisted fox* active service with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps on Sept. 20, 19 3 9 and went overseas on Dec, 6, that year. He has been serving in the Italian campaign, The official citation reads; “During the advance of a Cana­ dian division towards Agira, July 29, 1943, a Canadian Infantry Bri­ gade company of the Royal Cana­ dian Army Service Corps, was breaking bulk when it came undex* heavy fire from long range enemy artillery. Ration drawing was on a time schedule and the first units to draw were due to arrive within one hour. Cpl. Wright did not scurry for cover but with complete disregard for his own safety, con­ tinued his bulk breaking task. The example of this non-commissioned officer carrying on under fire im­ mediately recovered the scattered ration party and the division ration bulk was broken ixx time to meet the requirements of the forward troops. This N.C.O., when faced with the difficult Royal Canadiaxx Army Service Corps conditions and situa­ tions brought about by the long lines of communications, the rapid advance and heavy ammunition ex­ penditure of the Siciliaxx campaign proved himself courageous and de­ pendable and by his cheerful dis­ position and personal enthusiasm, lie created within the company the finest spirit of cooperation. Cpl. Wright lived np to the highest tradi­ tions of the service.” Cpl. Wright is one of a family of eleven children, six of whom are residing in Exeter: Mrs, Harry Pen- hale, Mrs. Toni Ellerington, Marion, June, Donna and Barbara at home; Mrs. Ross Johnston, of Zurich; Mrs. Clifton Hunter, Toronto; Douglas, of Windsor, and Fred on the home farm near Crediton, Cpl. has since received his third as sergeant. BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOMMENDS CURFEW The Board of Education met Monday evening, May 1st, Public Library at 7.30 p.m. Absent, E. R. Hopper. The Public School principal re­ ported numbex’ on roll 152. War Savings for April $89.31, Exams had been held and report cards are to be issued shortly. Classes in re­ ligious instruction were concluded for the term. Teachers were very grateful fox* th© co-operation of the resident clergymen in this regard. A few supplies were needed. Per Mrs. Beavers and J. N, Willis, adop­ tion of this report. Supplies desired to be procured and the additional grant for agriculture purposes to be allowed, Camied. The matter of a curfew was dis­ cussed at length. Per J. N. Willis and E. R. Russell: That this Board recommend to the Council that “A by-law be passed for the ringing of the curfew at 9 p.m. and that all children under 15 years of age be off the street by that hour.” Carried.The High School princfpal report- J i ed numbex* on roll 168. Wax* Savings to date $675.00, Final exams foi’ farm laboi* had been set fox* May 22. Basket ball games had been held witIi Mitclioll mid. St. Msirys, A tsllc and demonstration oxi Life Saving had been given to the boys of the school ixx the gymnasium by Mr. Harold Whyte, which was much ap­ preciated. As suggested, the flag was being flown at the school. The Board was asked for suggestions as to seating fox* Commencement; also that the question of heating the new wing be discussed. Pei* G. Lawson and Dr. Cowen, adoption of this re­ port; also that flag be flown dur­ ing school term and time for final exams to be ried. Pex* Mrs, Whyte: That be sent to the local clergymen for their voluntary services given at school during the term. Carried. Intervening correspondence was read per chairman. Per A. O. Elliot and E. R. Russell: That the request of Mr. Howey to attend the Reserve Army Camp be .granted. Carried. Pei’ Mrs. Beavers and Dr. Cowen: That a set of Ontario Safety League posters be procured. Carried. Per A. O. Elliot and J. N. Willis payment of the following accounts: B. W. F, Beavers, supplies $7.88; Tixnes-Advocate. supplies 7.56; Har­ vey and Harvey, supplies 8.0'8; G. A. Hawkins, supplies 11.10; Grigg Stationery, supplies 42.61. Carried. The Board was requested to meet the High School Inspector and the Inspector of Commercial Education at the school on Monday, May 8ihi, at 3.30. The matter of lighting and heat­ ing was discussed but left over for May Sth. It was hoped the Board could look school. Per J. M. K. RETURNS FROM N. AFRICA AND THE WAR ZONE in on the set by Principal. Car- Beavers and H. W. letter of appreciation into this, when at the Soutbeott, adjournment. M. MacFaul, Secretary. son has Wright . stripe DAVIS—McCURDY A pretty wedding took place at the Anglican rectory at Kirkton at high noon on Saturday, April 29, when Rev. Canon Janies united in marriage Miss Margaret Wilma, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mil­ ler McCurdy and Mr. Harold Fran­ cis, only son of Mr. and Mrs. George Davis, of Winchelsea. was becomingly attired ered blue sheer with sories and wore a corsage of roses. Her was sheei* also The bride in embroid- navy acces- cousin, bridesmaid with wore a Miss Doris Blackler, dressed in pink navy accessories and corsage of roses. The FfPTirl by li’fsr FO. WM. WILSON IN RUNNING BATTLE OVER GERMANY Flying Officer Wm. Wilson, of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wilson, been mentioned in despatches from overseas. FO. Wilson was with at least eight R C.A.F. bomber squad­ rons who flew through bad weather and 35-degree-below-zero tempera­ ture to blast Karlsruhe on April 24. Returing airmen reported the boxnb- ing was concentrated and great fires were left burning In Karlsruhe. Some told of electrical storms send­ ing lightinins bouncing across the wings of their giant planes. Weath­ er enroute to the target was the worst some of the crew evex* en­ countered. Clouds were heavy and icing conditioxxs severe. The Canadian who took off at dusk oix the 1,200 xxiile round returned seven hours later. The despatch says; “Flying Wm. Wilson, of Exeter, his Iroquois squadron Halifax attacked by enemy fighters all way from Karlsruhe to the coast on the return journey. He said the first attack came from a Messerschmitt 110 soon aftei* his bombs fell. “I at once took violent evasive action and had shaken it off, “Sooxx afterwards, fighter reappeared They came at us together, opening fix*e at about 300 yards. My gunners gave them all they had. Both fight­ ers kept together and at intervals there were exchanges of fire all the way to the coast. At last they had enough and sheered off.” Sgt. Jim Bill, Ottawa, Wilson’s rear gunner, said the German fighters attacked five times trip. net said Was Offi- Ont. I groom w&s atxenctoci oy ms cousin /J T**1 Mr. Howard Pym. A wedding din-,tIle was served at the home of the bride’s parents to the immediate families, the 1'oom being decorated With pink and white streamers and the table with the wedding cake and pink and white carnations-. The waitresses were Misses Ethel Black­ ler and Bessie McCurdy, cousins of the bride.. The groom’s gift to the bride Was a gold wristwatch; to the bridesmaid, a silver candle hold­ er; to the groomsman a leather billfold and to the waitresses, flowered dishes. Mr. and Mrs. Davis left oil a wedding trip by atxto to Burgesville amid a shower of con­ fetti, the bidde’s going away dress being brown flowered crepe with biege coat and brown acecssorles., Mr. and Mrs. Davis will reside at1 Kirkton. Previous to her marriage Miss McCurdy, who was an employee at the Kirkton Telephone Central, was presented with an electric lamp. ner we thought we ” said Wilson. however, the with another. i Will Be 90 on Sunday Congratulations to Mr. John Hun­ ter, of town, who oil Sunday, May 7th, will celebrate his 90 th birthday. Mr. Hunter has been a resident of Exeter for almost forty years com­ ing to town from a farm in Vsborne. He is enjoying excellent health and is anxious to get started on his Victory garden. GEYER-MARVIN A quiet wedding was solemnized at th© Main Street United Church parsonage, Exeter, on Tuesday eve** ning, May 2nd, when Violet Willtel mina MarVih, of No. 9 S.F.T.S., Cent* ralla, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Marvin, of Endeavour Sask,, was united in marriage with Bernard William Geyer, elder son of Mr. Bernard Geyer and the late Mrs, Geyer, of Rochester, N.Y» Sgt. Harry Simpkins supported the groom and Cpl. Jacqueline Stafford was bridesmaid. ReV. N. J. Woods performed the ceremony* Pilot Officer Arthur Hern, of the R.C.A.F., is on leave for two weeks and is visiting with his aunt, Miss Minnie Hern and with relatives ip. Usborne. PO. Hern is a navigator and one of a crew to fly the big Liberators. He has just returned, from a trip to Gibraltar, Italy and to Tripoli in North Africa. On their return from Gibraltar to England they had a rather exciting time. The weather was fine on leaving 'Gibral­ tar but on approaching England it was foggy and visibility poor, The radio equipment was out of order, Messages could be received but could not be sent. Three important personages were on board. Before sighting land the engineer an­ nounced that the gasoline supply would last about an hour. After run­ ning for an hour there was still no sight of land. All on board had don­ ned theii’ lifebelts. In ten minutea more the coastline was sighted and the plane brought down on a small landing field, A check of the gaso­ line showed only enough fuel for another twenty minutes. „It was a happy landing. 95th BIRTHDAY Friday of last week was a happy occasion for Mr. Henry Squire, of Exeter, who celebrated his 95 th birthday, his family of nine child­ ren all being present for the oc­ casion. A birthday cake made special­ ly for the occasion by his daughter, Mrs. John Oke, was topped with 95 candles. Born in Fullarton township, three miles from Mitchell, Mr. Squire moved with his parents to Grey township when two years of age. He farmed in Usborne township near Woodham for 50 years and re­ tired some, 27 years ago when ho took up residence in Exeter. He is a well preserved man for his great age; is in excellent health, has never spent a day in bed during his lifetime and has never required the services of a doctor. His eye­ sight is keen and be takes a great interest in the current events of the day. He arises for breakfast every morning and spends the rest of the morning reading his daily news­ paper. He is a membei’ of the James St. United church. Attending tho celebration were the members of his family including his three sons, James and George Squire, Woodham; Roland, Exeter; six daughters, Mrs, Thos. Harris, Hensall; Mrs. Joseph Dayman, Kippen; Mrs. Orville Cann, Thames Road: Mrs. John Oke, Exe» ter; Mrs. Rhoda Westlake, Exeter, and Mrs. John Herdman, Elimvillo. He has 31 .grandchildren and 3.i great-grandchildren. SERVICEMEN ARE SHOWING THE WAY England, April 21/44. Mr. R. N. Creech, Secretary E.D.W.T.C., » Exeter. Dear Sir: Received Committee thing was notwithstanding the fact that it had followed me to Gibraltai' and back. Have been rathex’ busy as usual; in fact, more so, as I have been conducting the Sixth Victory Loan Campaign on our Squadron. It is truly remarkable to see the eager­ ness of our boys to invest in their own country. If those at 'home re­ spond like these chaps it will go over with a bang, as I feel sure it will. Please extend to all those con-' cerned niy thanks for the parcel, It does one good to know that the people at home are thinking of us. FO. Allan F. Penhale. the parcel from your four days ago. Every- in excellent condition, GRADUATES IN MONTREAL Mrs. Saundercock, Hensail, has re­ ceived word of the graduation of her daughter, Gladys (Mrs. Smith) formerly of Exeter, as a registered nurse recently in Mont­ real. Verne Home from Overseas Pte. Jack Cutting has arrived home from overseas after spending about 19 months over there. He is spending a 30-day leave with his parents, Cutting, ter, Mrs, Mr. and Mrs. William of town, and with his sis- E, Coombes, of Kay. Early Swim in Birthday Sults As far as we can learn the swim­ ming season was opened for the first time on Saturday. A few young lads were at the ‘"Devil’s Elbow” and inaugurated the season in their birthday suits. Unfortunately for the lads some fishermen in search of suckers visited the spot at the time and when the lads learned there was a lady with them seated in an auto they had to remain in the water until they could make a graceful exit, The Sunday evening union s®w ices in Main street and James Street United churches for the winter months have been brought to a close, the services being well attend­ ed. Evening services ate being re­ sumed in each church.