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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-07-18, Page 1Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 18th, 1946 ..... . j.—..v. a..... -I--, , Single Copy, 5 cents Seventy-Third Year Safe Robbed of Over $1,000 As Dashwood Store Entered Prominent Figure vet- Pillars At Community Park Workmen are now engaged erecting two new cement pillars the entrance to Exeter’s Cpmmun* ity Park. The pillars are on either side of the road where the arena and school grounds start, The ‘out side of the arena which contains a large surface of galvanized .sheet ing has just been sprayed with a coat of aluminum paint. The work was Grand done by Gerald Gratton, Bend, in at of cash wer store and were Music The For the second time since they have been in business the general store of Restemeyer and Miller, at the main intersection in Dashwood, was broken into early Monday morning and the safe cracked and robbed of cash, bonds and cheques amounting to over $100’0, The thieves entered the store by prying open a side door. Turning a safe that stood about four feet high on its jside the thieves hacked their way through the bottom -of the safe by using a couple of new axes that were in the store. It was necessary to cut through a layei’ of steel and cement to get into the safe. They removed a locked box from the safe in which the Saturday receipts at the and some important books papers. Among the cheques, a number of family allowance cheques which had been cashed. The tmeves were discovered a- bout four o’clock in the morning by Mr. Ducan Snider, a relative of the store owner s who lives next door to the store. Mr. Snider heard the noise of the men smashing the safe and at first thought someone was fixing a car, men in ting in trance, reached ,__,, __, „ __ drove off in the car. ' Huron County Constable John Ferguson, of Exeter, was called to the scene accompanied by Night Watchman, Win. Wareing and with Constable Steinhagen, of Dashw-ood they picked up the trail of the car and traced it for a mile and a quarter south, a mile and a quarter west and three and three-quarter miles to the Blue Water Highway where the tracks were lost. In their hurry to leave the scene the thieves left behind a pair of pliers and a hammer evidently taken from their own car. A note-book, a part of the loot taken from the the store way over Police cracking Later he saw the the store and one man sit- a car beside the side en- He dressed hurriedly and the street just as the men Examination Results report of the examinations of the Western Ontario Conservatory of music include the following: Pianoforte Grade IX Senior— Honors, Muriel M, Whilsmith; Pass, Francis Taylor. Grade ~ " bara R. Grade rence A. Grade Gwenneth Jones. Grade 1 Theory—First class hon ors, Nancy Ann Tieman, of Dash wood. Muriel M.. Whilsmith, Francis Taylor, Barbara R. Hunter are pup ils of JLawrence A. Wein. Face Smashed in Fall From Painter’s Ladder Mr, Raymond Haworth, a eran of the R.C.A.F,, who resides on William 'Street, was rushed to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Thursday of last week after he had tumbled from a ladder while paint* ing at the home of Mr, S. M. San ders of town, Mr, Haworth was on a ladder that was perched on the top of the flat roof of the garage and was painting the boards under neath the roof of the house when the ladder slipped from under him and he fell landing flat on the roof smashing his nose. He was attend ed by Dr, Dunlop and taken to the hospital. The figured but there will be disfiguration. Haworth fell eight feot. Dies at Centralia M-r. John Essery, a well-known resident of Geutralia, died at his home early Tuesday morning in his 93 rd year. Mr, Essery was widely known as an insurance agent. He was prominent for many years in the Liberal caucuses of South Huron and he was equally well known ip. the London -Conference of the United Church where for many years he was a leading .lay delegate. He was born in Usborne was found on a mile south of believe that was the work the high- Dashwood. the safe* of experts IV Junior—■ Honors, Bar- Hunter. V History—Honors, Law- Wein. VIII 'Senior Pianoforte— tak- had had as the bottom had been neatly en out after the concrete base been chopped out by the axes. It was said that no light been left burning in the store over night and that the men had been able to work at the door of the building with a full moon offering sufficient light for their actions. Mr. Ferguson was assisted in .his investigation by Provincial Officer H. F. Gall, of Goderich, and a search was- made for fingerprints with no results. It was several years ago, shortly after going into business that the store of Restemeyer and Miller was entered and a considerable quantity of drygoods and merchandise stol- face was badly dis- the doctor believes no serious permanent The distance Mir, was about seven or One of Exeter's Noted So ns Retires in Toronto The Toronto Saturday Night of July 6th reproduced' a portrait of Dr. Charles T. Currelly, an Exeter Old Boy. His father at one time conducted a general store in Exe ter North that was known as Trick & Currelly. The item reads: ♦’Director of the Royal Ontario Museum of Archaeology since 1909 Dr. Charles T, Currelly retired on July 1. Born at Exeter, Ontario in 1876, he graduated from Victoria •College in 1.898, and, after obtain ing his M.A. there in 190'2, went tQs England to study labor condi tions. From then until 1909, Dr. Currelly divided his time between London and Egypt. He discovered the Tomb of Aahmes I, founder < ‘ the 18th dynasty, which, is now 1 Cairo Museum, He returned ' Canada in 1909, and (interest : the material he had collected : the East was such that a gov er: ment grant for a museum building was obtained. Dorothy Burr Thomp son, lecturer at Toronto University has been appointed Acting Director for one year. The portrait of Dr. Currelly is from the pastel sketch by Kathleen Shackleton in the Webster Collection of New Bruns wick Museum. Two Women Injured In Falls st Homes Miss Hannah Craig, well known Hensail resident, had the misfor tune to slip and fall in her home and X-rays taken at Scott Memorial Hospital, 'Seaforth, .revealed a frac tured hip. Dr, Seaforth is the Mrs, Delbert the misfortune accident while to answer the phone. Coming down the stairs she fell from the second step from the landing half way down, X-rays revealed a double fracture of the ankle which will be in a cast for six weeks, P, J. O'Dwyer, of Zurich, was attending physician, A, E. McMaster, of attending physician. Geiger, of Hay, had to meet with an hurrying downstairs phone. Dr. O. the of in to in in m- r- Flannelette Sheeting All-white Elennelette Sheeting, 70” wide, 75c yd. 81” wide, 85c yd. Phone 32 JOneS & May sgor Sport Blouses • Linda Line short sleeve sport blouses in yellow, blue, red and white, sizes 14 to 20 WldlllClII at $1.25 Scampers for boys and girls. Stamped Goods, Runners, Buffet Sets and The ideal summer shoe. Vanity Sets. • Garter Belts, two styles, $1.50 and $1.60 MEN’S Cotton Jerseys Farm Penman’s Cotton Jerseys in plain yellow, blue Boots and white, sizes 2 to 6 at 60c; also striped jerseys, 8 to 16 years, at $1.00.Panco or Leather Soles. Standard makes. at $3.95 to $5.75 Mats, Axminster, Smyrna and Pastel Bedroom Mats Promotional Results of Exeter High School Students Dr. Corbett Buys Practice We understand that the dental practice of the late Dr. Roulston has been sold to Dr. John W, Cor bett, of Toronto, formerly of Kin cardine. Dr. Corbett has been with the Canadian forces as a member of the Dental Corps, Final arrange ments have yet to be completed. Students Win MEN’S Combination Overalls Snagproof Brand, blue, zip- , pel* style, sizes 34 to 44 at $4.25 Men’s and Boys’ Overalls Blue or blacky most all sizes in stock. Also Men’s W ork Pants, colors blue and gra£. WOMEN’S White Shoes PUMPS, OXFORDS, AND BEACH STYLES A to EE Widths at $2.95 to $4.50 pair SMALL BOYS’ Summer Shorts Made witli elastic backs, to keep them up, in colors of tan, green, and blue township and farmed 1918 when he moved Foi- was associated with and Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company and retired as agent only last December, All his life he Has taken an active interest in church, community and political affairs. He was recording steward of Centralia Methodist and later United church for fifty years. In 1881 he was united. in marriage with Mary Christina. Harris, of Darlington. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Byron Hicks, of Stephen, and one son, Mr. Wm. H.. Essery# of Usborne; seven grand children, Mrs. F. E. Hall, Toronto; M-rs. J. B. Creech, Exeter; Mr. Stanley Hicks, Stephen; Miss Beat rice Essery, Vancouver; Miss Helen Essery, London; Donald Essery and Miss M,ar^'’^v!brgiiret Essery, Usborne; and great grandson, David Hicks, of Winnipeg. A grand son, Fit. Lieut. ’ Cliff ord Hicks, killed .on active service. The (funeral service will be Thursday, July 18 th, at o’clock (D.S.T.) at -his late dence. Interment will be made in the Exeter 'Cemetery. over fifty years there until to Centralia. Mr. Essery the Usborne was held 2.30- resi- Many Improvements At Grand Bend Resort There has been considerable building activity at iGrand Bend. In addition to numerous new -cot tages there are a number of im portant improvements along the Main Street. The most important building in course of erection is a moving picture theatre being erect ed by Mr. Alvin Bossenberry. The foundation is complete and work men ar© now laying a cement floor ing a’nd erecting steel beams, 1’he latest attraction that is drawing good crowds is an open- air roller skating rink. The rink is open afternoons and evening seven days a week if the weather is fav orable. Music is supplied by records over loud speakers and can be heard throughout the grounds. Some of the campers are protest ing against the opening of the rink on Sundays. In connection with the rink is a restaurant. Mr. Wm. Glenn has erected a. new up-to-date restaurant and rooming house. A new dine and dance res taurant with outdoor moving pic tures has 'been erected on the Blue Water Highway a short distance north of the main intersection. Mrs. Ravelle has remodelled her build ing and in addition to a booth car ries a fine line of novelties. There are two new hardware and electric stores that are quite attractive. Mr. P. Eisenbach last year remodelled his restaurant and novelty shop. The J. W. 'Hol't store recently purchased by Jas. Dalton has been remodelled. Mr. Holt is now in charge of the Information Booth at the village hall, Mr. M. Perisso, whose old garage site has been used for the new theatre, has erected a modern gar-‘ age a block east’ of the main inter section. The old hotel barn opposite the Brenner House has been con- (Continued on page 4) Hay....... Patsy D. Southcott Noma Fahner Elaine Mitchell Marjorie Sewell ........ Pat Doyle Elmer Campbell Donna Bowden Scholarships Grade XII Lion’s Club .... Eng. and Hist, Math, and Sc, Fr. and Lat. .. Grade XI Lion’s Club .... Eng. and Hist, Math, and Sc. Fr. and Lat...... Grade X Lion’s Club ............ Francis Taylor Shop ....................... Bev. Alexander H. Ec...............,........... Aileen Munn Eng., Fr., and Lat. .... Helen Sweet Math, and Sc. ........ Bonnie Me Falls Hist, and Geog. .... Marion Triebner Commercial ...... Fi’ancis Armstrong Grade IX Shop ................... . Ralph Sweitzer Lion’s 'Club ....... Velma Ferguson Hist, and Geog. .. Margaret Becker Math, and Sc.............. Fred Wuerth Eng, and Fr.—'Grant Morgan, Patsy Mitchell Marion Webber M'axine Parsons f H. Ec............... Music and Art Special Stenography ............ Alice Wren Bookkeeping ...... Eleanor Dawson Awards to -Public School Ent rance candidates of five dollars, based on May ing: <boy, Bob’ Hopper. These kindly donated of Education. tests, highest stand- Russell; girl, Joan annual awards are by the Exeter Board Council Rev. L. Higenell Inducted Into Dashwood Charge The regular meeting of the Municipal -Council of the Village of Exetei- was held in the Town Hall on Monday evening, July 15. with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Allison, Caldwell and Hern pres ent. The minutes of the last regular meeting of July 2nd were read and adopted on the_motion of Council lors Caldwell and Hern. The Clerk reported that there were no appeals to Court of Revision By-Law, Communications dealt with as follows; Canadian Chamber of Commerce re organization. The Ontario Municipal Associa tion re annual International to. All filed. County of Huron, re list of en listments and names of those who gave their lives in first and second World Wars. The Clerk was sfructed to prepare required for submission to Council. Ontario Provincial Police, policing. Filed. Mr. Graham Arthur waited come .before the re Wein Drain were read and The following are examination results for Grades IX, X, XI, XII, and Special Commercial. The Upper School results will appear later when they are released by the De partment of Education, Those stud’ ents named below are promoted tp the next form, Any subejet in which the candidate was not successful is placed In brackets after the name. Several candidates ar© given credit for subjects completed. Grade IX Honors -—• Barbara Elson, Velma Ferguson, Winona MacDonald, Win* nifred Mack, Joanne McCurdy, Pat ricia Mitchell, Margaret Rader, ;Ann Rivers, Dolores Schenk, May Schi’oeder, Valeria Vincent, Marion Arliss Wein, Donna Lois Alexander, Dolores Margaret Becker, Betty- Audrey Campbell, Mar Webber, Wright, Allison, Brenner, garet Cann, Joyce Chambers, Mar jorie Cudmore, Ruth Dawson, Don na Desjardine, Andrew Dougall, William Dougall, Malcolm Kirkland, Dorothy Finkbeiner, Elizabeth Green, Anne Luther, Ian MjcAIlis- ter, Grant Morgan, Maxine Parsons, Robert Rowcliffe, Samuel Skinner, Ralph Sweitzer, Fred Wuerth. Pass-—August Gregus, Mary Han nigan, Ray McCarter, Ross Parsons, Lois Pym, Grant Wildifong, -Glen Belling, Gerald B '__ _■ Hendrick, Russell Hopcroft, Donald. Hunter, Kathleen May, Ila Tilley, Partial Pass — Mary McCullagh (French), Maxine Reeder (Science, Geography), Helen Shapton (Geog raphy), Mary Wells (Math.), Mur ray Desjardine (Miath. Probation), Morgan Gill (Math.), Ronald Green (Fr., Hist,), John Luck (Math.) Wilbert ~ “ Easton Doreen Shapton Stewart “ Grade X Honors May, Ue strong, Coates, Knight, MeFalls, Dearing, Elgin Luxton (Math., Sc.), Don (Fr.), Mary Logan (Sc.), •Proctor (Geog.), , Bruce (Fr. Probation), Floyd (Geog., Sc.). 3 — Fred Dobbs, Murray Uel Schroeder, Jean |Arm- Marion Brintnell, Sheila Fullerton, Frances Lostell, Aileen Munn, Shirley Norma Bonnie Doris Swartz, Helen Sweet, Frances Tay lor, Marion Triebner, William. Armstrong. Pass-—Beverley Alexander, Joan ©rocker, John Cann, Ray Snell (credit for Grade IX Math.), Eunice King. Partial Pass—Ross Coates (Rec. Sc.), Frank Gregus (Hist.), Fr., credit Orville Tay- Frances Sc.)„ Prdba- , Grade A very impressive service was held on Sunday in the Lutheran church at Dashwood when Rev. L. Higenell was installed .as pastor of the congregation. Visiting pastors taking part in the service'included Rey. Rev. Rev. Rev. Albert Pollex delivered an inspir ing sermon in which he outlined what the congregation should ex pect of their minister and on the other hand what a minister expects of his congregation. The Dashwood choir and male chorus under the direction of the organist and choir leader, Mrs. Elgin Melmer, and the w Mitchell Lutheran choir rendered ’beautiful anthems. At the beginning of the service the new altar brass-ware was dedicated. A minute’s silence was observed in honor of Harold Maier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Maier, who gave his .life for his country. The ibrass cross is inscrib ed to his memory, the candelabra •and brass vases to the honor of those who served in His Maejsty’s forces. After supper was served in the basement, a reception was held -for Rev, and Mrs. Higenell and their son, Gerald, Mr, Vai Becker acted as chair man for the evening. Mr. Becker on behalf of the congregation wel comed the new minister and his family into their midst, .Speeches were given by the visiting Clergy, Mr. Ed. Nadiger and Mr. Rheinold Miller. The program consisted of a duet by Gloria Kraft and Marie Maier, ladies’ chorus by Helen Nadiger, Lorna Millet Albert Pollex, of Sebringville; John Woelfe, of Mitchell; Maynard Pollex, of Wartburg; Wentzlaff, of Monkton. Rev. Ankle Fractured , Mr. John Strange had the mis fortune to fall from a ladder Wed nesday morning fracturing a bone in his ankle. He will be laid up for some time. convention. ‘ . Air 'Show, Toron- in list re ■the eve- and Exeter Rink Carries Off First Prize The Trebles tournament oh local bowling greens Monday ning attracted -a full entry proved to he a very successful event. President W. G. Miedd extended the welcome of the club. Twenty-two rinks were in play with three games of ten ends each. Goderich, Mitchell and iparkhill were represented with three rinks each, With room for only one Exeter rink names were placed in a hat and the rink drawn. The rink comprised W. H. Pollen, H. C. Rivers and R. G. Seldon, skip, and they were fortunate in carry ing off first prize with three wins plus 22, the prizes being woollen blankets. Second prize went to T. Pritchard, Goderich, with 3 wins plus 16; third to R. Welsh, London Elmwoods, with 3 wins plus 14; fourth to H, Porterfield, Mitchell, With 2 wins plus 16, Other -results were as follows Goderich, 2 wins plus 11 Lavelle, St. Marys, 1 -plus Dale, Seaforth, 2 plus 13; combe, Stratford, 1 plus 7; Telfer, . "'‘ ‘ Morton, AilSa Craig, minus Yorke “ ‘ ' K., William Musser (Hist., for Grade IX Math.), ' lor (Math. Probation). Armstrong, Grad© IX Math. Nora Wilds (Math., Hist, tion), Betty Gaiser (Hist. XI). Grade XI Honors—Elmer Campbell, _____ McCullagh, Donna Bowden, Patricia Doyle, Edith Hill, Janet Kestle, Grace Penhale, Helen Tasko, Mar jorie Sewell. Dass: George Dobbs, Ivan -Hun- ■ ter-Duvar, Ina Harris, Nona 'Pym (Cr. Grade X Latin). Partial Pass: William Armstrong (Alg.), Don Davies (Alg.), Hugh Davis (Phys.), Glen Fisher (Hist., Alg.), Jack Hennessey (Alg., iPhys., Fr.), William Tuckey (Alg.), Kath ryn Batten Brown Faist (Alg. (Alg., . . Hunkin (Phys.), Norma Moir (Alg., Phys.), Myrna 'Pym (Alg.). Credit is given for the following subjects: Grant Case, Eng., Maurice O’Dwyer, Eng. XI, Lat. X, Marjorie Mitchell, Hist. X, Ruth Ratz, Lat in X, Jack Whyte, Eng. XI, Physics XI, Latin X Grade XII Milton (Phys.), Eva Mae (Hist., Phys.), -Pauline : Fr. XI), Joan Gill Phys., Hist. X), Eleanor seconded by and Allison be appointed were A. E* Sanderson, L, 10: Mrs, Lorne Rader, and Dorothy Hayter; a number1 by the male chorus numbers by Glen, and Morman Walper At the close of the program a grocery shower was presented to Mrs. Higenell. Rev. Higenell thank ed the congregation for all they had. done to make the day so suc- _— -— ____j given and quartette Alvin,, Milton cessful and 'for the Welcome to him and his family. Home Grown Tomato Mr. Wes. Witmer picked his ripe tomato on the 11 th of, July. first E. L. J. New- M* W ; Ch aS J. |A.Reid, Seaforth#* 2 plus 14; A, H. Gibb# -Mitchell# 1 plus 7; A. McCart- j W. W. J' J. Ho- H. Maw- Rarkhill, 1 plus 1 Parkhlll, 2 plus 14 W, Rev. minus; ney, Clinton, 2 plus 13 Pollock# Alisa Craig, Gunning, Granton, 1 plus 6 Mohr, Mitchell, 1 plus 7; garth, Potest, 1 plus 10, son, Parkhill, -2 plus 7» G. Mathe son, Goderich. 1 pins 7; H. D. Bart lett, London Elmwoods, 2 plus P, Livermore, Clinton, minus. 6; Condition Improved Mf. Edgar Huhkin, who has been ill for, the past two weeks at the horn© of Mr, arid Mrs. B, W. Tuck- ey Is Improving and was able to be tip for the first time on Sunday* on Council asking permission to erect neon sign at his service station. Permission was granted on the motions of Councillors Hern and Caldwell, erection to be made un der supervision of Street Commis sioner Norry. Reeve Tuckey was empowered to secure gravel for several different locations On streets. It was moved and Councillors Caldwell that Henry Bierling Building Inspector. The following accounts read and ordered paid on the mo- jtions of Councillors / Allison and Hern; T* “ “ cart 2.00; G. ening mower, Bell Telephone 2.33; Lawrason aiid Co. Ltd., 30 tons calcium 674.10; Canadian National Railways, freight o,n -cal cium 122.80’ Exeter P.U.C., hydro, street lighting 235.00, town clock 3,50', town hall 2.65, 239.85; Exe ter P.U.C., hydro, waterworks, fire protection 350«0i0, town hall 2.00, 352.02; John Stire, Wm. Laverty, labor Cornish Davis, wards, hauling calcium with truck 16.00, M and team l.’OO; Joseph and Cass, boiler tubes for drain 5.00. All motions were carried. Ad journment on the motion of Coun cillor Herh. C. V. Pickard, Clerk. Edward Treble, repairs to A. Hawkins, sharp paint, etc. 22.73; Co., J. Norry phone Honors—Elsie Bray, Patsy Hay, Euoleen Kuntz, Helen Leslie, Elaine Mitchell, Ruth Swartz, Alice Taylor, Margaret Ratz, Don Southcott. Pass; Elaine Coates, Norma Fahr- ner, Betty Mousseau, Marguerite Pickard, Bruce Glenn, Ross Knight. Partial (Chem.), (Chem.), (Chem.), Chem., FT Credit is subjects , Fr Phys., Lat. XI; Ross Tuckey, Geolh. ) Pass •—■- Elsie* CafAerine Lillian Douglas , Myrtle allowed labor 31 labor 38.00; labor 36.68; 30.78; Gerald 3 8; Richard Melvin Ed Henry ’Green with mower Arrive From Saskatchewan Mrs. Jdhn >Scliroed6f and child, of Hubert# Sask.# have arrived ih- Exeter to join Mr. Schroeder, a mechatile employed at Ed’s Machine shop. They have rented on© of Mr. E. Irwin’s apartments, Mr, Schroed* er was a former meebahie with the itCAE at Centralia, Gaiser iGibson Hunter-Dnvar May (Eng., Reeder (Phys.) for the follow- Elaine Fahrner, Anne Schroeder, Eng., ing Geom Hist., Eng., Special Commercial Honors—Eleanoi- Dawson, Ilehe Kerslake, Alice Wren, Viola Beir- ling. Partial Pass—Howard Ferguson (Short., Sp.), Jack McKnight (Sp.), Clare Wright (Short., Sp.), Gerald ine Prout (Short.), Doris Westcott (Rap. C., 'Short., Sp.), Don Print* nell (Bk, Law, Rap. C., Sp.> Short.* Typ.), The Times-Advocate To Take Holiday Mo paper will be published week, July 2 5th, To allow out* a holiday the Tlmcs-Advocate take a vacation next wook. Wo ask our readers, advertisers and cor* respondents to keep this in ffilttch The co-operation of the will bo appreciated, next staff Will