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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-10-05, Page 1Single Copy, 5 cents?$ixty«Nip£h Year EXETER COUNCIL Do Nof Forget the Board, safety I Let us all support this most worthy cause. a The advancing each 12c Vi 1 1 re- Phone 32 Clerk account, ago. Mr. and also received Sgt. Clarencq promoted to of 'om were received by them week-end. They were re- many bouquets of flow- and gifts from a host just two months previous very day that Mr. and Mrs. received their first message that Earl had been wounded hip and buttock. Another Mrs. for roll The re- Ot- H, been 19th, Jack High home Estevan, her sis- received sup- Central $54.52; Ad- 'Covin- re Over- Old Tay- Mrs. gymnastics. Miss of the health and girls and Miss El- the physical exer- street Laverty, 30.70; clean efforts. This would of reminiscence, and sad stories were told filled the eyes of the as the minister read let- many who could not be Crediton United of Management, W.A. desire to of Exeter and for the staunch^ I WAR CASUALTIES 1 were carried journment on the motion of cillor Hern. C. V. Pickard, Stire, labor, Wm. maintenance labor, street Kestle (nee Merle for many years was choir leader of the Established J 873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 5} 1944 EXETER LIONS FROLIC $2,000 of the proceeds will go to the bombed out British War Orphans. . Shipments of new coats are arriving each week. We have styles and sizes to fit nearly any type. Our prices are very reasonable. tain Men’s and Student’s Overcoats Smart Tweed and Fleece Overcoats for men and also student sizes. As the supply of these coats is very limited, it will be wise to make your selection early. Made-to-measure Suits for Men. Fashion Craft Brand. The new fall samples just arrived this week. There is a very fair selection. If you want a suit made to your individual size, let us measure you for a new Fashion Craft Suit. BIG B BRAND WORK SHIRTS — for fall and winter, sizes 141/2 to 18 now in stock Women’s Rubber Boots All sizes now in stock in women’s rubber boots. The supply is limited. Also all sizes in men’s now on hand. Good Value in Navy & Brown Irish Serge at $1.25 yd. Heavy weight Irish serge, 36 inches wide, all wool, for boys’ and girls’ wear, in navy and brown shades, a real value for fall at $1.25 yard. A Bargain in Bed Covers Heavy wool bed throws — satin bound, colors green and rose. Reg. price $9.00; While they last, on sale at $6.95 each. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Aylmer Choice Pumpkin Large 28 oz. tins .............. Fry’s Pure Breakfast Cocoa 1 / IL 1 Hillcrest Pure Lard .1 lb. pkgs^ ................. Clark’s Mushroom Soup 9 f-mc IQr always popular ...... “ each 16c Baker’s Unsweetened Chocolate 91« Large 8 oz. -pkgs. ..............................cdVll&lv Tasty Colored Cheese IL 99 Off the piece ...........................per “b£ffee...................each 45c Fleischman’s Yeast Tablets 99« £ concentrated natural vitamins IX Jiv Jones & May Your Superior Store 1 1 The Canadian Legion Exeter- Hensall Branch 167 Saturday Night in a Grand Bend Red Cross unit will hold a goose supper and entertain ment Wednesday, October 18th, A bus service will run from Exeter and the Airport for this occasion. DANCE OCTOBER 7th in McKnight’s Hall, Exeter from No. 9 S.F.T.S. Dancing 9-12 p.m. ADMISSION 50c Exeter Boy Receives Promotion in France An Exeter boy now serving France has been mentioned in despatch from the front although the name has been somewhat con fused and associated with the Flying Ace Buzz Beurling. The despatch was as follows: "WITH THE CANADIAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Sept. 29—‘One of the most popular and efficient men in his unit, SQMS. A. J. Beurling, of Exeter, Ont., Canadian Armored Corps, has recently been promoted to that rank from that of corporal." The person referred to is Andrew Bierling, son of Mr. and Mrs, E’arry Bierling, of Exeter North. Andrew was employed .by Jones and before enlisting. About 20 members of the Boy Scouts, under the direction of Whyte, enjoyed a week-end hike. With their ground sheets, bedding and provisions they hiked to the “Devil’s Elbow’’ three miles west of Exeter and pitched their tents on the bank of the river. They return ed home Sunday evening having en joyed the outing and their .self prepared meals ovei’ open fires. Mr. May “Little Beaver’*, is Acting C.S.M. The following is clipped from the camp paper at Petawawa and re fers to Sgt. Eugene Beaver. Sgt, Beaver is being posted overseas. “ Staff Sgt. Beaver, affectionate ly known as the "Little Beaver", is Acting C.S.M. of T.S. Coy in the ■absence of 'C.S.M. Jones, who is on furlough. Incidentally, we would like to mention that the “Little Beaver" received a "Distinguished'’ qualification on an A-I Course •which he has just completed, Our congrats Staff, you sure mowed down big timber in the A-I finals," atheld On Fri- at two of Wings Parade A Wings Parade will be No. 9, S.F.T.S., Centralia, day afternoon commencing o'clock p.m. The graduates Course No, 103 will receive their wings from Group Captain E. G. Fullerton, The class will include a number from Great Britain. The public is invited to attend this ceremony. Congratulations to Mrs. John T. Allison, of the Thames Road, who on Sunday celebrated her '8 Oth birth day, Donations Thankfully Received Many thanks to you who have contributed So generously to our Lions British Children War Victims Fund. One man contributed $100, another man $50 and several have each contributed $20. The general canvas has been completed and the results have been very gratifying. If you, have been missed or have not made ydur donation any Lion Will gladly accept it, The need is great. Help Britain's bombed child ren; $120 cares tor one child for one year; $10 cares for one child for one month; $2.50 cares for one child for one week. Your free-will donation, large or small, will be appreciated. The Exeter Lions Club Wl Exeter Lions Frolic EM The regular meeting of the Muni* cipal Council of the Village of Exeter was held in the Town Hall with Reeve B« W< Tuckey and Councillors Bierling, Dignan, Hern and Sweitzer present. The minutes of the last regular meeting of Sep tember 18 were read and adopted on the motion of Councillors Sweit zer and Dignan. Communications were read and dealt with as follows: •County of Huron, re hospitaliza-> tion. Filed, Queen Alexandra San., re admis sion of patient, Filed. Canadian Military Journal, Christmas Greeting to Men seas. Filed. Workmen's Compensation re Workmen, ’Filed. Ontario Safety League, re work. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Sweitzer that the material received from the Ontario Safety League he handea to the Safety Committee of the Lion’s iClub. Ontario Municipal Health Serv ices Board re Municipal Health Services. Tabled. R. O. Staples, re assessment. Clerk to reply. The suggested Public Hall By-law as provided by the Department of Municipal Affairs was referred tj Town Solicitor J.W. Morley for con sideration on the motion of Coun cillors Dignan and Bierling. Office of Fire Marshall re fire men’s School, Toronto. Filed. Canadian Youth Commission, re Municipal Recreational Facilities. Clerk to reply. Mr. J. W. Morley waited on the Council. He reported on the con tract and suggested by-law submit ted Ijy Armstrong, Wood & Co., in regard to preliminary survey for proposed sewerage system, whole matter of preliminary sur vey for sewerage system was re viewed. It was the concensus of op inion that it was not advisable to go ahead with the survey so late in the year. It was moved and second ed by Councillors Bierling and Dig nan that the matter of taking sur vey be laid over for the present but that this Council recommend to the Council of 1945 that they take ac tion according to recommendation made by the meeting of citizens held September 14, 1944. The matter of increasing the pow er of our street flighting to that used previous to ‘restriction was discussed. It was moved and second ed by Councillors Hern and Sweit zer that our street lighting be re turned to its original power. The Clerk to advise P.U.C. to this ef fect. The Street Commissioner report ed that the streets were being grav elled and th’e worst parts of the sidewalks repaired. The following accounts were read and passed on the motion of Councillors Dillan and Bierling: County of Huron, tarring streets $681.00; Dr. M. C. Fletcher, immunization ol school children 140.70; Relief Southcott Bros., groceries 5.00; N. Stanlake, milk 1.50; Cook’s Grocery groceries 12.00; Hatter's Dairy, Milk 2.5 0; Wm. Allison, coal 7.00; Hunter’s Meat' Market 4.50; Time Sheet: John maintenance 30.70; labor, street Richard Davis, ing 25.20. All motions HONORED BY FRIENDS A very enjoyable time was spent on Friday evening of last week when a number of friends and rela tives gathered at S.S. No. 3 Stephen to spend a social hour with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jory who are leaving that neighborhood and moving to Exeter. An invitation had been ex tended to their relatives to attend and 36 of them were present for the occasion. 'Cards were enjoyed throughout the evening and the guests of honor were presented with a in ed to Dear Mr Time has wrought many changes and as the day seems to be close at hand when you intend to leave our neighborhood, we have gathered here tonight to spend a social hour together. After many years of pleas ant and happy associations, we shall always remember you as good neigh bors at all times ready and willing to lend a helping hand, and although you will be will always us. We will sistan.ee in social activities in our community. As a slight token of the esteem in which you are held in We ask you to accept and may it carry with it. wishes for many years and happiness together in your new home. -—Signed on behalf of your friends and neighbors. lovely candle and a a close table and set of candles holders. Lunch was serv- pleasant evening brought , Following is the address: and Mrs. Joryi living in Exeter, you be welcome amongst greatly miss your as- Red Cross work, and our midst, this table, our sincere of health Sgt. Jack Sweet Is Killed In Action. Mrs, M. A. Sweet, of Sask., who is visiting with ter, Mrs, C. V. Pickard, word from Ottawa on Tuesday that her son Sgt. Jack Sweet had killed in action on September At the time of his enlistment was a student at the Exeter School and was making his with Mr. and Mrs. Pickard, He was only sixteen years of age when he enlisted with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders, On the 25 th of this month he would have attained his 20 th birthday. It was less than three weeks ago that Mr. and Mrs. Pickard received a letter from him stating that he was in a base hospital having suffered a punctured ear drum when an enemy rifle went off close to his head. He had evidently returned zto the lines. Sgt- Sweet was in the D-day invasion and was one of the~"few non-comniissioned officers of his regiment who survived that engage ment, He was overseas about four years. Surviving besides his mother is one brother Douglas, of Winni peg and one sister Helen, at Guelph.w Gdsmn. Ed. C. Triebner Makes Supreme Sacrifice Mr. and Mrs. Frank Triebner Exeter, have received Ottawa that their son, word f Guardsman Edward Charles Triebner was kill ed in Belgium September 18, 1944. Gdsmn. Edward Triebner was born in Stephen township January 11, 19 23, and was 21 years of age. He was employed with the Massey- Harris jCompany in Toronto for four years. He enlisted in London in 1942 in the Tank Corps and from there he was stationed at Lis- towel, Stratford and Dundurn, Sas katchewan. He went overseas in August, 1943, and after a year in England, he was sent to France for the second invasion. In September, he landed in Belgium, near the Holland border, where he was killed. Surviving are his mother and father and one sister, Doreen; four brothers, William, Tommy and Jackie, at home, and Douglas, with the Canadian army stationed at London, Ont. A memorial service will be held at the Trivitt Memorial church at a later date. Receives Second Wound Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Frayne ceived word on Monday from tawa that their son, Pte. Earl Frayne had been slightly wounded in 'France and was in hospital. This is the second time that Pte Frayne has been reported injured in action. It was to the Frayne stating in the son Stanley, in Italy, is now a Lance Corporal, a rank he held in Canada before going overseas. In a recent letter he told of visiting the city of Florence and also spent several days while on leave in Rome. Wounded Three Times McDonald son Dvr. Ted wounded for D Day. Ted Mr. and Mrs. Joe ceived word that their McDonald has been the third time since has been a patient in fifteen differ ent hospitals since joining the army three and a half years Mrs.' McDonald have word that their son McDonald has been Fit, Sgt. in England. W Wounded in Action Mrs. Norman Hannigan received word on Tuesday that her son. Pte. Chas. Cox. had been wounded in action. The official word was re ceived by Mrs. Cox, who is living in London. Charles enlisted with the Winnipeg Grenadiers and was trans ferred to a Nova Scotia regiment. He had been in France since July. Operation for Appendicitis Mrs. William Hatter is ill in St, Joseph’s Hospital, London, having Uhdergoue an operation for appen dicitis on Saturday last. Mr. and Mrs, Hatter returned to Exeter Friday after visiting with relatives in Chicago. They spent a day with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Grant, of St. Thomas, and while in London oil their return Mrs. Hatter was taken ill. They returned to Exeter and the next day Mrs. Hatter was taken to the hospital, Her many friends will ho pleased to know that she is get ting on as well as can be expected. Mi*. Hatter visited with her on Tuesday, Saturday was tag day ip Exeter for the Blind Institute of Ontario and the record sum of a little over $.115 was collected by a number of young girls. The committee ■ in charge was Mrs. Kyle, Mrs. Ander son and 8. B. Taylor and they wish to thank the collectors and the pub lic who contributed so generously. BOARD OF EDUCATION The regular meeting of the Board 1 of Education was held In the pub lic library on Monday evening, Oct ober 2nd at 7.30'. Absent were R. N. ■ Creech and A. O. Elliot. ,, Principal Blowes reported : September with number on • 158, The staff was complete. , amount of Wai' Savings stands at $69.93, Program for religious in struction was being followed in 1 Grade 1, The potato crop from the Victory garden had been given to 1 the janitor for his services, E. R, Hopper and R, E. Russell moved that the report be adopted and supplies .procured and a grant of $25 .AO be given for agricultural purposes. Carried. J. M. Southcott and J. N, Willis ■ moved that the framed picture of Mr. Churchhill (price $1.90) be purchased for each public school room from the department of Ed-i ucation. Carried, Dr Cowan and Mrs. Beavers moved that the Board .rent a radio from now until the first of the year for instructional purposes as advis ed by the Department of Education through the Inspector. Carried, The High School Principal re ported for September the number on the roll 202. Wai' savings amounted to $22.75. Organization had been completed before the re opening of school. The Time Table, was modified for the benefit of seme individual students. The com mercial room had been made very attractive and is filled to capacity Fourteen typewriters had made it possible for the class to type in two equal shifts. Cadet work had been added to the physical training course for the boys with Mr. Howey in charge, Mr. Gillies is in charge of the health and Tape is in charge first aid for the lenton is taking cises. The Department of Education had increased the time for the course to one period per day. Cir cular letters had been sent to par ents outlining the school policy in regard to home study. These had been signed and returned. Domin ion Group Intelligence tests had been given to all students to aid in judging their be helpful in deciding promotions. Observation of the teaching by the staff had been made. All worthy efforts commended and also con- • struetive imggestibds offered."I-A list of supplies were left with the sec retary. A cheque for $30.00 Caution Fees was paid to the Board. The report was adopted and pur chase of the supplies authorized on motion of E. R. Russell and H. Whyte. Carried. Intervening Correspondence was read and discussed. Date for Field day to be left for the teachers to decide, also a vaulting pole to be looked after on motion of J. M. Southcott and Dr. Cowan. Matter of religious instruction as per Inspector’s letter to be left over for next meeting. Payment of the following ac counts was authorized on motion of R. E. Russell and Dr. Cowan: Southcott Bros., supplies, $4.85; Traquair’s Hardware. $132.5 0;’ Jones and May, $7.27; Underwood Elliot Fisher, (Rebuilding Type writer), $50.0’0; Huron Lumber Co., supplies, $3.75; E. Lindenfield, supplies, $6.35; G. A. Hawkins sup plies, $6.8A; Frank Triebner plies and Labour, $5.70 Scientific Co., supplies, ’Times Advocate, supplies, $25.62 H. C. Clark, Balance of $34.25; S. M. Sanders, tables, $98. 001; Grigg Stationery, supplies. Fgt stamps, $60.64. Adjournment was moved by Mrs. Beavers. 75th ANNIVERSARY LiUrge Crowds Attend Crediton United Church The Crediton United Churoh was delightfully decorated for the 75tli Anniversary services last Sunday, Capacity congregations which filled the entire edifice, gathered for the morning and evening services, The Rev. Percy Banes, B.A., of Point Edward, excelled himself in his sermons to these capacity crowds. The choir, under the direction of Mrs. Jos. Woodall, gave anthems showing the leadership and training for the rendering of such anthems, Mr. Frank Taylor, of Exeter, was the soloist at the evening service, Rev, Trueblood and Lawrence Schwartz sang a duett at the morn-’ ing service, and was well received, A beautiful bouquet of mums adorned the altar and were present ed by Mr. and Mrs. H, Dale, of Brampton, in memory of the late Mrs. Victor Clark), who pianist and church. The large congregations in atten dance signed the register and this reveals the great distances many travelled to worship In the Old Home Church again, The offerings were called Love Gifts and over five hundred dollars were received at these two services. At the Supper on Monday evening f the ladies maintained their reputa tion by serving bountiful meals to a large crowd. These tables, served by young men and women and .pre sided over by the ladies, were well- arranged and these attendants add ed to the comfort and attention of the many guests. The W'.A. car ried to a successful conclusion their well planned arrangements for thej, supper. Never in all the long history of this Crediton United church has there been anything bigger or bet ter. At the program on Monday evening, Rev.’s McTavish and Hicks gave addresses Humorous and tears older folk ters from present and who wrote to give and speak of the vital factor this church had been in their lives. The Time IChoir, the solos by Mr. lor, Mrs. Rapley, Mrs. Orme, Woodall, and the readings by Mrs. Tomlinson, of Exeter, were well re ceived . Thus another chapter closes in ! this church. The Times-Advocate unites with the host of friends in pointing the way to greater success in the future. The Session of Church, the Board the Ladies of the thank the people all former friends support of the carefully planned arrangements for such an historic occasion. K, M. MacFaul, Secretary The Mrs, her Died Suddenly news of the sudden passing Charles Kerslake, who died home in Exeter on Sunday of at came as a great shock to her many friends. Mrs. Kerslake had been in her usual health and on Saturday evening suffered a stroke, passing away the following morning. She was in her 66th year. Born in Us- borne township she was a daughter of the late Wm. Taylor, her maiden name being Mary Elizabeth Taylor. She came to Exeter with her parents on their retirment from the farm and was here united in marriage with, her now bereaved husband, who survives with one son Howard, on the farm, and Miss Josie, at home. One brother, Hector, of town, and one sister, Mrs. Myron Culbert, of Lucan, also survive. Mrs. Kers lake was a member of the James St. United Church in which she was a splendid worker. The funeral was held from the Rowe Funeral Etome Tuesday afternoon conducted Rov, Mr. Irwin, DIAMOND WEDDING- OF GRANTON COUPLE Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gunning celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary at their home in the village Sept 17th. Many friends and neighbors during’ the cipients of ers, cards of well-wishers in and out of the village. The immediate family gath ered on Saturday for a quiet recep tion. Mr. and Mrs. Gunning are natives of the townships of Blan- shard and Usborne respectively and were married in the year 1884, residing for many years on the 10th Line of Blanshard. In 1910 they moved to Kirkton and con tinued farming until their retire ment in 193 0. There are three sons, Newton, of Granton; Emerson, of Exeter, and Ernest, of Toronto, and two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Knight (Linda), of Exeter, and Mrs. Bert Doupe (Beatrice), of To ronto. A third daughter, Mrs. John Rinn (Lesta) deceased, July 1941. For many years Mrs. Gunning has been in ill health and at the time of writing1 is confined to her bed, and Mr. Gunning, while in his i87th year, is still quite active. Among those present at the reception were Mrs. Gunning’s two sisters, Mrs, Bruce Cooper, of Elimville, and Mrs. Thos. Hodgert, of Seaforth, and Mr. Gunning’s sister, Mrs. Geo. Millson, of Whalen, Mr. John Rinn and Mrs. Geo. Hern, by Home From Hospital Mr, Douglas Stewart, who recent ly underwent an operation in Grace Hospital, Detroit, was brought to the home of his parents. Mr^ and Mrs. J. A, Stewart, Tuesday in E. R. Hopper’s ambulance. Mrs, Paul Coates Passes Mrs,Paul Coates, Exeter for many at her home morning, aged Coates had been months with a heart condition and passed away during the night in her sleep. She is survived by onq daughter, Miss Verna, at home, a resident of years, passed away early Wednesday 77 years, Mrs. ill for a number of I Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Bay will be observ* ed on Monday next, October Sth, when all places of business will bo closed,