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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-10-04, Page 1> EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 4, 1945Established 1373 Subscription, $2.00 per year Single Copy, 5 cents GRANO BEND WELCOMES RETURNED MEN GIFTS PRESENTED TO MEN FROM OVERSEAS LIONS CLUB SEE INTERESTING FILMS CITIZENS COMPLAIN OF WATER IN CELLARS SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN STRUCK BY AUTO TO INSTALL TELEPHONE IN EXETER H.S, NEW HOME OPENED FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION Seventy-Third Year Mr, Joseph McDonald, of Exeter ' North, is seriously ill* In St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, having been run down by an automobile Monday while starting off for work just after dinner. Mrs. Morley Cooper, of Kippen, was motoring south, A car was approaching from the op­ posite direction and a car driven by Cecil Smith had stopped to pick up Mr. McDonald. Mrs. Cooper to avoid hitting the car approaching her, turned to the right of the Smith car and in doing so ran into Mr. McDonald and carried him for a distance of about 75 feet. He was badly cut about the face and head and was taken to the office of Dr. Doyle and later removed in E. R. Hopper’s, ambulance to the hospital. Numerous stitches were required to close the wounds, Owing to his con­ dition it has been impossible at the time of writing to have an X-ray taken to determine if any bones are broken, Mr. McDonald is an em­ ployee of the Exeter Canning fac­ tory. His daughter Marjorie, who is also aii employee of the factory, 'had just got into the Smith car and neither' she nor Mr. Smith were aware of any danger until they saw Mr. McDonald being carried away on the bumper of the Cooper car. With Mrs. Cooper in the car was her son Jack. She had failed to see Mr. McDonald and believing the road to be clear had gone around the Smith car. The accident was investigated by County Con­ stable J. Ferguson and Chief J. Norry. The brakes of the car were examined at the Sunoco Garage and found to be in good condition. Mr. McDonald’s many friends will ‘hope for him a speedy recovery. Monday is Thanksgiving Monday next will be observed Thanksgiving and a public holiday. as Operation for Appendicitis Glen Campbell, son of Mr,' and Mrs. Earl Campbell, of Hay Town­ ship, underwent an operation for appendicitis at .St. Joseph’s Hospit­ al, (London, on Friday of last week. He is getting along as well as can be expected. I Cof- 'last At a banquet in Lamport’s fee Shop 'Friday evening of week the Exeter Reception ■Commit’- tee were hosts to four members of the armed forces recently returned from overseas and now awaiting discharge. Reeve B. W. Tuckey was chairman and after a splendid chicken dinner' welcomed the boys home and expressed the thanks Otf the municipality for the service they had rendered. .Short addresses were delivered by J. H. spoke of our Canadian good-will ambassadors Britain and the allied Mr. Ted Pooley spoke on behalf of the Canadian Legion and Rev. Mr. Irwin those both being the!y period. On behalf of the municipal­ ity the returned men were present­ ed with pen and pencil sets. The presentation to ABS. Ray A. Hig­ gins was made by R. E. Pooley; to Sgmn. Wilbert Potter by J. M. Southcott; to L.Cpl. Arthui' Wooar cock by W. G. Medd and to ABS'. Gilbert Statton by R. N. Creech. The recipients all expressed their thanks and annreciation. Jones who forces as to Great countries. ton behalf of the church ana associated with the church the Legion and the Church ready to render what service could in the rehabilitation MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER On Thursday evening of last week' a miscellaneous shower for Miss Jean Slieere, bride-elect of this week, was held at the home of Mrs. C. L. Robertson. The oc­ casion was a complete surprise for the guest-of-honor who received a lovely basket of Glads in which were concealed numerous notes which told of presents hidden in various places. Miss Slieere express­ ed her sincere thanks. A social hour was enjoyed and lunch was served. Foundation for New Building The cement foundation for Mr. Fred Huxtable’s new implement warehouse on the site of the prop­ erty formerly owned by Miss M. Sanders, is now being laid. Grand Bend gave a royal wel­ come public Hotel Friday evening of last week. From present, chairman. Rev. Mr. Cleave gave an address of welcome. The following recently returned from overseas were present, Stanley Gill, Ivan Desjardine, Glenford Desja.rdine, Delbert Pritchard, Warren Sliarrow and Alvin Bossenberry. Presenta­ tions are being made to the above but as the gifts had not arrived they were presented with tokens by W. F. B. MacLaren to be replaced by the gifts later. A welcome was also extended to Henry Tiedeman, Donald Turnbull, Mervin Love ana Harmon iGill who have their discharge from the A presentation is being Mrs, Ward Pfaff whose to hei’ returned men in a reception at the Brenner 160 to 175 persons were John Manore acted as received services, made to husband was killed overseas, Mrs, Pfaff was not present and Mrs. Mansell Mason received the gift on her behalf. A fine program was given in which Miss Annie Sanders, of Exeter, took part. A social hour was spent followed by refreshments. Moving to Exeter Mr, Albert Mitchell, who week held an auction sale of farm stock and implements in borne, with Mrs. Mitchell and Clif­ ton, have moved to Exeter into the apartment over R. E. Russell’s store. Leeland and Mrs. Jory and family have moved into a residence on Albert .Street, Mr. and Mrs. Walter McNichol have moved into Mr. W. F. Abbott’s residence Wellington Street. on Home From Overseas 'Capt. Bruce Medd, of the ,2nd Field Regiment, 1st Canadian Divi­ sion, who was with the Canadian forces in Sicily, Italy, Belgium and Holland and afterwards in Germany, returned to Canada Saturday last and is at present with his wife and family in Napanee. They are ex­ pected to arrive in Exeter on Friday to visit the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Medd. The regular meeting of th© Mu­ nicipal Council of the Village pf Exeter was held in the Town Hall, Exeter, on Monday, -Oct, 1st, with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Bier- ling, Dignan, Hern and Sweitzer present, The minutes of th© last regular meeting pf September 17 and of the special meeting of September were read and adopted on the tion of Councillors Bierling Dignan, Mr. Hubert Jones waited on Council asking information as to what material might be used in covering frame building in fire zone, Mr, Jones was informed, that to comply with By-law, walls of frame building must be covered with asbestos siding, Communications were read and dealt’1 with as follows; Victoria Hospital, re hospitaliza­ tion—filed. County 'Crown Attorney, re se­ lection of jurors—filed. University of Western Ontario, re extension campaign. Library Board, re inspector’s re­ port—'filed. Roads and Bridges committee re­ ported that the recent heavy rains were causing drain trouble. The following householders reporting water in their cellars: Wm. Kuntz, Miss Minnie Hern, Frank Slieere and Norman Passmore. Street Com­ missioner Norry was instructed to have trouble cleared up as quickly' as possible. The Clerk reported that repre­ sentative of the Wood Fuel Control­ ler advised that slabwood might be available from lumber companies in certain northern points. Clerk was instructed to write for prices. Reeve ^uckey advised Council that the Public Utilities Commission were considering extending water ■line east on Thames Road. It was moved and seconded by Councillors 'Sweitzer and Dignan that when this extension is made a hydrant be installed near McGregor buildings, >S. Thames Road.. Mr. Howard Hyde asked permis­ sion to use T. Hall, October 15; permission granted. It was moved and seconded by 'Councillors Hern and Sweitzer that we ask R. Dinney and E. R. Hopper to submit samples and prices of col­ lapsible and standard chairs suit­ able for seating T. Hall auditorium. It was moved and seconded by ■Councillors Bierling and Dignan that the’ renter'charges for-auditor­ ium of Town Hall be Five Dollars without heat and Ten Dollars when fire is necessary. Also that Chief Norry be allowed $2.00 per meeting for caretaking hall.' The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Bierling and Sweitzer: Receiver General of Canada, 5 cars wood $700.00; .Township of Us- borne, grading streets 3 6.00; Snell Bros. & Co., gas 2.6 2; Alf. Wuerth, treasurer Exeter Band, pt. grant 100.00; Relief: Jones & May, gro­ ceries 12.00; Hatter’s Dairy,, milk 2.50; Hunter’s Meat Market, meat 3.50; Work Sheet; Robert Sanders, labor * ‘ labor drains 4.45; John Stlre, drains 18.00; Wm. Laverty, drains 4.45; Percy Passmore truck 18.00; Richard Davis, streets 21.70. All motions were carried, journment on the motion of Coun­ cillor Hern. C. V. Pickard, Clerk. A letter was read by H, Jones with an appeal continuance of subscript the Lions British Child­ 21 mo- and the At the Hxet^j’ Lions suppet meeetipg Monday evening in Triv­ itt parish hall final reports on the arrangements for the frolic were received. Lion J. for the tions to ren War Victims fund. The need is still great. Lion Gordon Koch announced the final arrangements made for the National drive for used clothing now under way. Mr. W. J. Stanley, of London Twp„ a representative of the National Film Board, who visits the schools and other organizations in Middlesex County showing educational films, was present and was introduced by Lion C, E>. Zurbrigg. He show­ ed an interesting picture of the Ontario Hydro Commission’s great achievement in changing the course of the Ogoki river in northern Ontario at a cost of five million dollars to make possible the de­ velopment of 3 60‘, 00-0 additional electric horsepower. ’ The Ogoki river which formerly made its way to James Bay was detoured in a southerly Nipigon and the pictures showed dertaking in through rock, dams and power plants, picture was shown of pioneering and development of the Peace Riv­ er country. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Stanley by Lion B. Taylor. course into Lake Great Lakes, the gigantic the the The un­ excavations building of A second s. VETERANS RETURNING Among the troops returning from overseas on the lie de France are Gnr. R. Cutting, Exeter; LCpl. Jack C. Brintnell, Exeter; Pte. L. E. Webber, Hensail; Gnr. E. F. Allen, Cromarty; Lieut. Lester Le­ roy Allen, 'Kirkton; W. J. E. Pol­ lock, Ailsa Craig; Cpl. J. Tomlinson Woodham; ACpl. W. L. Elsdon, Bayfield. E.H.S. and Initiate New Students Make Presentation Exetei* has a dream house just like you see in the latest magazines, it is the newly built home of Mr, and Mrs. A. J. Sweitzer and it was open to tfte public Tuesday after­ noon and evening, "Jake” is an enthusiastic member of the Exeter Lions Club and as he has been too busy building his new home to sell tickets fox the Lions Frolic he con­ ceived the idea of admitting the public to the new home by purchas­ ing one of the tickets. About 300 persons visited the home. It is in­ sulated, air-conditioned and has all the latest improvements, A modern kitchen, with electric appliances, built in cupboards and bar, inlaid linoleum with color strips, attracted the most attention and was the envy of all who saw it, In addition there is a living-room, dining-room, den and wash-room on the main floor and three bedrooms with bath and a boy's bedroom oij. the second storey all in the latest fashion. It is a home that one might feel very pround to own, HARVEST HOME SERVICES The Board of Education niet in the Public 'Library Monday night at 8.15 p.m. All members Were pres­ ent with the exception of J. N« Willis. The new member, Mr, S. B, Taylor, was welcomed by the chair­ man. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Mr. Howey was present and gave an outline of the work in connec­ tion with the 'Cadet Corps. Facili­ ties for target shooting were dis­ cussed. Per J. M. Southcott and Dr. H. Cowan: that Mr. Howey be instruct­ ed to procure uniforms as needed. ■Carried. Per E, R. Hopper and R, E. Rus­ sell: that, the over-age boys be at­ tached to the Corps as pei’ Mr, Howey’s suggestion. Carried. Per H. w. Whyte and J, H. Jones: that Mr. Howey issue part one orders regarding the Sports Activities, Carried. Principal Sturgis reported for the High School for Septembei^—no. on roll 212, -Organization had been completed and time table made, permanent. There are 23 girls and 17 boys from the Area attending two periods each Wednesday. Ath­ letic activities for the year were planned and members elected to take charge of same. The first event will be a track and field meet. A social hour had been held in the gymnasium to welcome the new staff' and pupils, and also to say farewell to Jim Whyte, who Was presented by the Cadet Corps with an identification bracelet- and a navy crest. Should the Board see fit to provide screens and film, it would be possible to procure a movie projector and operator. The commercial inspector had paid a visit and made several recommenda­ tions. After discussion, the build­ ings and grounds committee were asked to look after blinds for use when films were shown. Per A. O. Elliot and H. Whyte: that a telephone be installed at the earliest opportunity. Carried. The broadcasts for October would be favored if radio could be obtain­ ed. Per E. R. Hopper and A. O. Elliot: that the report be accepted and that books, supplies and dis­ play board be procured. Carried. The Public -School report was given by Principal Blowes and showed no. on roll 172. Mr. Wein had begun the teaching of. music with splendid results, ■Cowan: adoption of report with sug­ gestions made as to lights, waste .baskets, flag, etc. Carried. Per S. B. Taylor and R. E. Rus- , sell: payment of following accounts: Times-Advocate, supplies $26.77; B. W. *F. Beavers, supplies 20.71; D. Gestetner, supplies 34.54; Jones & May, supplies 7.43; Grigg Sta­ tionery, supplies 9 0.19. Carried. A special meeting of the Board will be held October 15th at 8.15. The meeting adjourned on the motion of J. M. Southcott. K. M. MacFaul, Sec’y. Trivitt Memorial Church Harvest Home services were held in the Trivitt Memorial church on Sunday with good congregations both morning and evening. At 8.30 a.m., Holy Communion was admin­ istered by the minister, Rev. Mr, Hunt. At the morning service the choir sang “Praise His Holy Name” and Mrs. Nina Byers sang "I Walk­ ed Today Where Jesus Walked.” The special speaker was Rev. Canon James, of Kirkton, who delivered a very timely sermon. Fruits and flowers decorated the church. In the evening the service was of a musical character with Rev. Mr. Hunt in charge. Special soloist was Mr. David Carr, baritone, of Lon­ don, who sang "Repent Ye” ahd "The Good Shepherd.” Allan Elston played a violin selection. A quar­ tette, “Nearer the Heart of God." was sung by Mrs. Byers, Miss Helen Dignan, Allan Elston and Esme Howard. The choir sang "Thou Shall Keep the Feast of Harvest.’’ James St. Church A Harvest Thanksgiving services under the auspices of the Woman ✓ Association of James Street United church was held Sunday morning last, A ladies’, choir.. led Lhe-, sexw-^ ice of song" and sang two anthems. An instrumental duet with Mrs. Murdoch at the console and H. L. Sturgis at the piano was an ap­ preciative 'number. The alter rail was banked with autumn flowers. The special speaker for the occasion was Rev. R. H. Turnbull, of Gode­ rich, who delivered a very and inspirational ’ sermon, was a splendid attendance service. RED CROSS NEWS of the Ad- NEED FOR OLD CLOTHING services will begin the near future, l quite Poland Lions Frolic the home for the Gzecho- the war liouse- Tapp, death offering clothing Day and heldhas the at & the gym the most received their re­ Whyte, who has R.C.N. and who was presented had its first party on The school quit its time 3 o’clock and massed into and tom the and wet weather trying time for and for harvesting The beans have to timely There at A teacher asked her class the difference between results and con­ sequences. A bright pupil replied: ’’Results are what you expect: consequences are what you get/* over to the each Scout up on corn, Apple 10—iCaven, Rev. Irwin. 17—Main St., Rev. Hunt. , 24,—Trivitt Memorial, Rev. Down. 31—James St., Rev. Mac- Children’s In support of ing Collection THEATRE, oil will run a special children matinee, admission by presentation of a wrapped article of used clothing. The’ show will begin at 2.30 p.m. ■James St., Rev. Woods. 5—Haven, Rev. Hunt. 12—Main St., Rev. Anthony. 17—Trivitt Memorial, Rev. drains 1.50; .Sidney^ Sanders, labor labor with labor 7—Caven, Rev. Woods. 14—Main St., Rev. Irwin. 2i—Trivitt Memorial, Rev. first message off on a trea- notes around where to go. the treasure the Jones & May •wrtywni Exeter Lions Club Frolic at the Arena Wednesday & Thursday Nights, October 3 & 4 Dr. Scholl’s Foot Expert E.H.S. Monday, table at the arena to give honor to a pro­ minent 'student who is leaving and to formally initiate the new stud­ ents and teachers. The "first-form­ ers” were all decorated by some emminent artists who succeeded in plastering their faces with ink, rouge and. lipstick. The two new teachers also received their share of the markings. After those dec­ orated were through their parade in the middle of handsome couple ward. Then Jim enlisted in the on Tuesday, an identification bracelet from Cadet Corps. Ross Tuckey the address commending Jim his many activities in the at store Tuesday, October 16th Dr. Scholl’s Foot Expert comes only once a year. If you have trouble with your feet, come in and consult him free of charge. If you have tired, aching feet/, poor arches, etc., let him advise you as to the correct remedy. He will have a full line of correct appliances. Remember the date, Tuesday, October 16th. Men’s and Boy’s FLEECE-LINED UNDERWEAR » Men’s heavy fleece-lined combinations, good quality, sizes-36 to 44, a very limited quantity, so buy early at $1.75 suit. Bby’s in same, sizes 22 to 32, $1.00 suit Stanfield’s heavy all wool rib Shirts and Drawers Red label quality, in shirts and drawers and . combinations, now in stock. ALL LINEN IRISH LINEN TOWELLING 2 webs only pure Irish linen roller towel­ ling, a good quality at 69c and 75c yd. 2 yard and 3 yard wide Congoleum in stock again. ♦ LINEN TEA TOWELS Heavy weight, nearly all linen, tea towels, size 24” x 33” at 69c each. 1 FLANNELETTE SHEETING web only heavy cream flannelette sheet­ ing, 64” wide, while it lasts at 65c yard MISSES’ ALPINE SKIRTS Odd lines in good colors and styles On sale at $2.65 each Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ WINTER COATS A large range to choose from. BABY PILLOWS Pink and Blue, reg. $1.50 To clear at 98c each. are you giving to National Clothing Collection For needy, destitute people in War-torn lands, serviceable used clothing, and footwear are Urgently needed. Winter is at hand. Prompt action is Clean out your closets today and hand in the biggest bundle you can to Office oi’ Collection Depot. blankets essential, the Post Your Superior Store left with the gave on school and wishing him good luck. Don Southcott made the presenta­ tion. Jim was given quite a hand the scholars sang "Bell Bot- Trousers”. A dance followed ceremony with Norma Knight Bill MvCnlley at the piano. The Executive meeting Red Cross will be held Tuesday, October 9th at 3 p.m., in the Lib­ rary workrooms. AU members are asked to attend this meeting as there are important matters to dis­ cuss. The Exeter Branch of the Red Cross acknowledge with thanks the following donations: Junior Red Cross, Room 4, $3.00'; Room 5, $8.00; James St. Unit, $13.'0'3; material, $6.00. KILLED IN ACCIDENT Ernest Haskett, aged 17, of Exe­ ter, had the misfortune to run.' down a child in London on Septem­ ber 12th and the child died later in Hospital. Police stated that the boy darted out from the curb on Queens Avenue and was thrown for 15 feet when struck by the left fen­ der. His case comes up in police “court in London on October 10. Twenty-Three New Members Join Canadian Legion An interesting evening was spent in the Canadian Legion rooms Mon­ day evening when Zone Commander N. W. Miller, of Goderich, paid his official visit and 23 new members were initiated. The president, R. E. Pooley presided and welcomed the new members. Mr. Miller gave a short address. Two of the old mem­ bers are rejoining the Legion and one is transferring his membership to the local branch. A barbeque lunch was served at the close. One of the most faithful members of the Legion, Wm. Stone, of Hensail, was made a life member. Bean Harvest Delayed By Wet Weather \ recent proved yi very bean growers the corn crop, be turned every time it rains in an effort to dry them out and get them into the barn. The pods have been splitting and some of the beans growing and it ig feared a lot O'! the beans will be a loss. The rivers and creeks have been running high, Surprise Party On Monday evening a number of neighbors and friends paid a sur­ prise visit to tile home of Mr. aijd Mrs. Earl Parsons, the occasion be­ ing Mrs, Parsons’ birthday, A pleas­ ant evening was spent at cards fol lowed by refreshments. The following recent reports and dispatches from relief workers on the scene supply first-hand evidence of the destitute and pitiful state of millions of people who were vic­ tims of Nazi or Jap aggression in recent years and who were robbed of everything except the clothes they happened to be wearing when the invaders struck. 'Greece — Six persons in every seven are without shoes. More than 1,000,000 are 'tubercular or pre- tubercular. ’ , Belgium—rA sihgle shirt is the only garment possessed in a family of eight persons. France — "Lack of clothing is tragic here,” writes a relief work­ er. "Either a child stays away from school while its mother washes and dries the "family’s lone shirt, or it goes to school wearing the shirt wet and so inviting serious illness and possible death.” China—There ment in China Lack of clothing Boy Scouts Hold Corn Roast A corn roast on Wednesday night, Sept. 26, opened the local Boy Scout program for the fall. The troop met at the Scout Hall at seven o’clock and were divided into two patrols. Each patrol, af­ ter decoding its from Morse code set sure hunt finding town telling them Patrol one found first up in Riverview Park. Two more games were played, one find­ ing oak leaves, the other on wood­ craft. The troop went fireplace and after sang a solo they filled cocoa and doughnuts, will be held on October 13th the last paper drive will be in Union Prayer Services Union Prayer Services have been arranged as follows: Oct. Oct. Oct. C. W. Oct. Lean. Nov. Nov. Nov. MacLean. Nov. 28- D.ec. Dec. Dec. Grigg. The o’clock. is hardly a gar- without patches, in freezing weath­ er was responsible for tremendous suffering, amputation of feet, and death. Yugoslavia—‘Notice of a brings crowds to "fabulous” sums of the deceased. From Norway, Slovakia and elsewhere in devastated areas, some similar re­ ports—come the pleas of the suffer­ ing and afflicted for the clothing, shoes and bedding, so desperately needed. Free Matinee the National Cloth- Drive, LEAVITT’S Saturday, Oct. 13, FO. E. C. Hodgson, of Saskatoon, a radio operator with the R.A.F., who recenty returned home from overseas, visited with his uncle and aunt, Mr. Chester Hodgson and Mrs. R. Skinnei* on Tuesday. He is at present attending university in Toronto. Sale Postponed The auction sale of the hold effects of Mr. Arthur Main Street, which was advertised to be held last Monday had to be postponed owing to th'e tain. The sale .will be held Wednesday of next week, October l'Oth, Members of the Exeter Chapter O.E.S. attended a meeting of the Forest >City Chapter in London on Thursday evening last week. Miss Beta Rowe, W.M., and E. M. Dig- nan, W.P., presided over the meet­ ing during the initiation of degrees*.