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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-08-08, Page 1Established 1873 Record Holiday Crowd at Bend Grand Bend had one of its big­ gest week-end as Civic Holiday pleasure seekers from .the cities and the surrounding community sought relief from the heat and daily grind by spending Saturday, Sunday and Monday at this popu­ lar summer resort. Hotels, tourist cabins and boarding houses 'did a rushing business and all accom­ modation was taken up early. The information booth, run by J. W. Holt, was besieged with inquiries for a place to sleep and by sendiixg a numbex* out into farm homes lie was able to place most of the seek­ ers. However, there were a num­ ber who were without sleeping ac­ commodation and spent the night on the beach or in cars. There were ample provisions provided by the numerous eating places, There was a near drowning ac­ cident Sunday evening and the wierd sound of the siren atop the Casino ' brought the life-guards and the rescue crew together with what seemed like thousands of spectat­ ors to the beach. A young man from London had entered the water and was taken ill with a spell and was rescued with difficulty. One of the rescuers was Douglas Sweet, of town. The lad came around al­ right aftei* some little time. Two softball games attracted great crowds. During one of the games one of the players let fly his bat while attempting to hit the ball. The bat struck both a boy and a girl. The girl was hit on the nose anfl it was at first thought that the nos'e was 'broken, but she suffered only a bad bruise. The boy suffered a scalp wound. They were attended by Dr. Taylor who was a spectator at the games. To Observe Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Seldon are visiting with their daughter, Mrs. F. Newman, of Kingston, On Sat­ urday next Mr. and Mrs. Seldon will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary. We join with their many friends in congratulations and best wishes for their future happiness. & Bl S ) I EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 3th, 1946Subscription, $2.00 per year Hensall Driver Escapes Injury as Truck Upsets ■Garnet Allan, Hensail, had a narrow escape from serious injury on Saturday when his large gravel truck got out of control in loose ■gravel and landed upside down in the ditch. Allan suffered a severe laceration to his forehead, Which required several stitches. The accident hap­ pened on the Parr Line neai- his father’s gravel pit. Both axles were ■broken, and the front wheels came off the truck. Several men threshing in a field neax* by extricated him from the overturned truck. He was treated by Dr. J. C. Goddard. Hensail. The Late Allen Swayze Allen Swayze, a resident of Lon­ don fox' over 60 years, died July 27th. at Victoria Hospital following an illness of several years. He was born 83 years ago at Vittoria in Norfolk 'County, being the youngest son of Allen Swayze and Martha Upper and was the last survivor of his family. He is survived by his bereaved widow, the former Ida Broderick. The funeral service, con- ducted, by the Rev. Mr. Cronk, of Metropolitan United Church, was held from the Logan Funeral Home to Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Among those attending the funeral were the Broderick families, of Exeter; Mrs. Wm. Rennie, of Zurich, .and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Smith, of the Pari’ Line. Sugar Ration to be Increased Says Ottawa Am announcement was made at Ottawa Tuesday of an increase of three pounds in the individual sugar ration .fox' 194 6 and corres­ ponding boosts in the allotment foi’ soft drinks, biscuits, cereal and confectionery manufacturers, bakers, hotels and restaurants. The increase will be from 28 to 31 pounds for each individual. Under the new plan two extra coupons will become valid in September and the third oxx or about Decem­ ber' 6. Women’s and Girls’ Beach Shoes Reduced in Price Broken sizes of these summer shoes to be cleared at from $1.00 to $1.98 pair. Girls’ White, and Brown Loafers Width A to C. Serviceable shoes for summer or fall wear at $2.95 to $4.50 pair. Men’s Straw Hats 1’educed in price to $1.50 each. Young Men’s- Brown Oxfords at $4.25 to $8.50 pair. Get a pair now may be scarce this fall. & Misses’ Novelty Belts Reg. $1.00 oh sale at 85c Single Copy, 5 cents Seventy-Third i Panco or Board of Education Calls for Bus Tenders The Exetex* Board of Education are calling fox* tenders fox' six bus routes that will cover the town­ ships of Usborne, Stephen and Hay for conveying the pupils from these areas to the Exeter High School beginning with the Septem­ ber' term. This was decided at a meeting of the Board Tuesday eve­ ning when representatives from Hay and ’ Usborne were present to map out the routes. Stephen council were meeting ‘that evening and were not represented but were con-' tacted on Wednesday. The routes will be from twenty to thirty miles and the busses will convey from 25 to 30 pupils each. The Board are awaiting word from the De­ partment of Education with refer­ ence to the, accomxnodation to be provided at the Hensall school. A survey has been made during the past week of the three townships by Principal H. L. Sturgis assisted by the reeves and clerks of Those townships and the residence of the proposed pupils have been pin­ pointed on a map and the routes laid out accordingly. According to the survey an additional fifty may be expected to attend the high school and additional teachers are being provided. Instructions were given at the meeting to procure additional seats and desks. After some discussion the Board decided to request parents to send only childrexx who will be six years of age this year to the Beginner’s class which starts in September. Mixed. Tournament |A mixed tournament foi’ local bowlers was held on the igreens Wednesday afternoon with six rinks in play. Two games were played in the afternooxx and one in the eve­ ning. The winners were Mrs. H. Skinner, Mrs. Wm. Chambers, W. H Pollen and W. G. •Cochrane with three wins plus 24. Second prize was won by Miss Beaupre, Miss Brown, W. G. Medd ahd Ulric Snell with 2 wins plus 9. The ladies serv­ ed refreshments at the close. Miss Gloria Appleton is .visiting with hei’ cousin, Miss Margaret Johnston, of Stratford. ALL Ladies* and Misses* Summer Dresses ON SALE At Greatly Reduced Prices Men’s Farm Boots leather soles. Also full range in boys’ sizes. Ladies’ Summer Hand Bags Hand Bags on sale Regular $2.75 for $1.95 Regular $3.95 for $2.75 Childs’ White Boots Infants’ and Childs’ White Boots. Right have most sizes in stock. ’i I now we Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Post’s Bran Flakes Large 14 oz. pkgs. ... Chase & Sanborn Coffee I lb, bags ......7... ............. Clark’s Mushroom Soup Splendid value ...•.......... Dipfoam Makes safe gentle suds.......per pkg. each each 2 tins Phone 32 15c 43c 19c 30C Sealer Rubbers Black ....................................... Ball Brand, red ....................... Lemon Juice, 6 oz* tins Pure California, unsweetened, 2 tins Canned Boneless Chicken Grade I, 7 oz. tins .... Savoy Custard Powder Glass tumbler free .... 6 for 25c 4 for 25c each 16 oz* tin 27c 53c 25c Your Superior Store Council Permits Lions Club Frolic The regular meeting of the Municipal Council of the village of Exeter was held in the Town Hall Tuesday, August cth, with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Allison, Caldwell, Dignan and Hern present. On the motion of Councillors Allison and Caldwell, Councillor Hern acted as Chairman until the arrival of Reeve Tuckey, The minutes -of the last regular meeting of July 15th were read and adopted on the motion of Coun­ cillors Allison and Caldwell. Councillox’ Dignan reported on the first meeting held in Parkhill in regard to setting up Authority to control Aux Sable Rivex’ Water­ shed- Reeve Tuckey reported on the second meeting held in Parkhill July 17th. The Reeve reported that at the second meeting an authority was set up and each municipality concerned was required to appoint a representative to act as a mem­ ber of this authority. Appointee to remain a member of the authority until removed flay Council or re­ signed. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Caldwell and Hern that Councillox’ Dignan be the represen­ tative of this Municipality on the Aux Sable Rivex’ Watershed Auth­ ority. Reeve Tuckey reported that he had been able to secure a quantity ■of gravel from the County. By-Law No. 5 1946, re salary of Clerk-Treasurer was given its first and second reading and fin­ ally passed on the motions of Cald­ well and Dignan. By-Law No. 6, 1946, setting the salary of Police Chief and Night Watchman was given its first and second readings and finally passed on the motions of Allison and Cald­ well. . By-Law No. 7, 1946, re Drain Connections was given its first and second readings and finally passed on the motions of Councillors Dig­ nan and Caldwell. By-Law No. 4, 19 46, Wein Drain ByflLaw was given its first and sec­ ond readings and finally passed on the motion of Councillors Allison and. Dignan. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Allison and Dignan that the following amounts of over­ paid 1946 ta&$hg refunded. Mrs. Alice Coates $1.79: Mrs. Isabel Stewart $10.77. Applications for building permits were received and granted to John North cott, J. A. Traquair, Mrs. Clara Holloran, Ralph Bailey, Ulric Snell. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Allison and Hern that this Council has no objections to the Exeter Lions Club conducting the Annual Frolic, under the rules and regulations set up by the apartment of the Attorney-General at Toronto. The Clerk was instructed to write to Roy Cooke, London, and Coultis, Thedford, in regard to tile. The Road and Bridge Committee were asked to arrange for laying of new sidewalks as soon as pos­ sible. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Caldwell and Dignan: Exeter P.U.C., street lighting and ■merchandise $234.60; Beavers Hardware, Road brooms and sup­ plies 19.79; Laing’s Garage, gas and oil, fire truck 5.20; T. R. Patter­ son, fees, re Wein Drain 95.00; Mrs. Alice Coates, refund overpaid 1946 tax 1.79; Mrs. Isabel Stewart, re­ fund overpaid 1946 tax 10.77; Time Sheet: John. Stire, cutting weeds 29.10; Wm. Laverty, cutting weeds 6.54; Gerald Cornish, cutting weeds 6.54; Henry Green, with team and mower 24,00; Percy Hewitt, truck 1.0 O'; Richard Davis, cleaning sts. 51.20; Relief: SouthcOtt Bros., groceries 12.00;’ Hatter’s Dairy, milk 3.3 0; R. G. Seldon & Son, fuel 4.00; Chambers Meat Market, meat 4.00, All motions were carried Ad­ journment on the motion of Coun­ cillor Dignan. C- V. Pickard, 'Clerk. Wingh^m Rink Wins Scotch Doubles Tourney A Scotch Doubles tournament was held on the local green on Civic Holiday. Eighteen rinks were in play. They were welcomed to Exeter by the president, W« G. M-edd. Two fifteen end games were played in the afternoon and one in the evening. The greens were in excellent condition, ' the players speaking very highly of them. First prize was won by Art Wilson and Walter Miller, of Wingham, with three wins plus 28. H. Larkin and Ed, Piper, of Parkhill were second with three wins plus 20; G. /A. Ransom and M. W. Telfer, Park- ihijl, were third with 3 wins plus 7 and W. H. ’Pollen and H. C. Rivers were fourth with 2 wins plus 21. Mrs. Charles Perkins The death took place Tuesday at the home of her sop Harvey in Us­ borne township of Mrs. Charles H. Perkins in hex’ 8Sth yeai' aftei’ an illness of only two days. Mrs. Perkins, whose maiden name was Madeline Lynn Pollock, was born neax1 Hillsgreen in Hay township. •Following hex* marriage she and her husband resided in St. Marys for a year and a half before taking up residence on lot 16, concession 4, Usborne township, now owned by their son Harvey. In 1910 they retired from the farm and moved to Exeter where Mr. Perkins died in 1919. Three years ago Mrs. Per­ kins disposed of her home in town and went to live with her son. She has enjoyed splendid health and recently attended a picnic of the •Pollock family at Turnbull’s Grove, she being the eldest and last of a family of four brothers and one sister. She was a faithful mernbex’ and worker in the James St. United church. Besides her son Harvey, one daughter, Mrs. A. Dayman, of Usborne. ana three grandchildren survive. The funeral will be held from the home of her son Friday afternoon at 2..3>0' p.m., conducted by Rev. A. B. Irwin and assisted by Rev. C. W. Down. Interment will be in the Exetei’ cemetery. Wilton-Heywood A quiet wedding took place at the Janies Street Parsonage at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 3rd when Rev. Irwin united in mar­ riage, Miss Harriett Marie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Heywood, and Harold Lloyd Wilton youngest son of Mrs. Wilton and the late J. E. Wilton, of London. The bride was becomingly attired in a copen blue suit -with brown accessories and carried a white Bible and wore a corsage of roses. The young couple were unattended. Aftei’ the ceremony a buffet lunch­ eon was served at the home of the bride’s parents. Fox’ the wedding -trip to Windsor and Detroit the bride wore a brown dress of chee chee cloth with matching accessor­ ies. Upon their return they will re­ side in London. Thompson-Giles A quiet wedding was solemnized in Calvary United Church, London, when Eva Giles, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Giles, was united in marriage1 to George Thompson, of Hensall, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Thomp­ son. Rev. James L. Blair, of Ailsa Craig, officiated. The altai' was dec­ orated with flowers in pastel shades. The bride wore a dressmaker suit of heavenly blue with corsage of Talisxnan roses and black acces­ sories. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson left foi* a wedding trip to Muskoka. On their return they Will reside in London. Stephen Township Pay# Tribute to Those who Served Just In Time Mrs. Vernon Heywood, secretary of the Exeter Branch of the Red Cross, recently received an emer­ gency kit to be used in case -of ac­ cident; and strange, to relate her husband was the first to require its services. Mr. Heywood, while jumping a fence sprained his ankle and is now able to be around on ■crutches supplied from the Red Cross kit. Directors Elected for Exeter Bowling Club A meeting of the shareholders of the Exeter Bowling Club was held in the new clubhouse Wednesday evening and the following directors were elected: Ted, Davies, Ulric Snell, H, O. Rivers, W. G. Coch­ rane and B. M. Francis, Early jn the season it was decided to form a joint stock company and issue shares for .the raising of sufficient funds to erect a new clubhouse, A report from tlie building committee showed that the amount subscribed was $2,825 and after paying all expenses to date there is a small balance in the treasury. Marsh-Turnbull An arch ' pf ivy and summer flowers made a charming setting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Turnbull, Grand Bend, fox* the marriage of .theix* eldest daughter. Mary Grace, to Franklin Thomas Marsh, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Marsh, of Arkona. H, A. Welch, of Egerton Street Gospel Hall, London, performed the cere­ mony. Miss Betty Brenner, of Grand Bend, played the wedding music, and Misses Anna and Elma Turn­ bull, sisters of the bride, sang during the signing of the register. Given in marriage by her father, the lovely young bride wore a floor-length gown Of white silk jersey, made with fitted bodice and sweetheart neckline. Hex* floor­ length veil was held in place by a ’coronet of orange blossoms. She carried h cascade bouquet of Talis­ man roses. She was attended by , Miss Marion Garrett, of .London, as bridesmaid, wearing a floox'- length gown of pink sheex' ovex' taffeta with shoulder veil draped froxn a halo of ostrich plumes. She carried a colonial bouquet of roses and sweet peas. The groomsman was Stanley Marsh, .of Arkona, brother of the groom. The bride’s mother wore a pale green crepe dress with matching accessories and a corsage bouquet of snap­ dragons. The groom’s mother chose a blue and white silk jersey dress, white accessories and corsage of camellia. Following the reception Mr. and Mrs. Marsh left on a motor trip to Maiiitoulin Island, the bride travel­ ing in a lime greexx suit with black accessories and corsage of Sweet­ heart roses. On theix’ return they will reside in London. Exceptionally Good Grain cutting in this district is practically completed and many have finished threshing. The yields of barley, mixed grain and early oats are exceptionally good. The corn and bean crops are making rapid growth and all indications are that there will be a heavy yield. The Exetei' Canning factory have commenced canning their string beans. M rs. Arthur Sreenan . Mrs, Arthur Srednaii, a resident of the north boundary of Hay town­ ship, passed away in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Tuesday af- tex* a lengthy illness. She had been iix hospital about a Week. Hex' maid­ en name was Anna 'Plante and she was in her 6 3 rd year. Surviving besides her husband are nine daughters, Mrs. Fred Hayden, Mrs. Robt, Ruby and Louise, all of De­ troit; Jean, of London; Mrs. Louis Ducharme, of Hay Township; Mrs. Victox* Ducharme of the Blue Watei* Highway; Monica, Shirley and Patsy, all at home;’ 3 sons, Russel, of Windsor* Gerald and Charles at ■home; three sisters Mrs. Leah Mousse, of Detroit; Mrs. Leon Jeffrey and Mrs, Jos, Corriveau, of Huy Township, and two brothers, Gilbert -Plante, of ;Goderich, and William, of Detroit, The body is resting at her late residence front where the funeral will take place Friday at 9 a.m. With requiem high mass in St. Peter’s church, Drys­ dale, at 9.80 a.m., and interment lit the adjoining cemetery. Honored Before Marriage Friends and neighbors met at the home of Mrs. Gordon Heywood on Tuesday evening to honor Miss Marie Heywood, bride-elect, with a kitchen shower. Marie was escorted to a chair undex’ a decorated sprinkling can with streamers which led to the gifts. After’ thank ing everyone foi' the lovely things several contests were enjoyed fox' the remainder of the evening. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Iva Fisher, Helen Westcott, Maxine Parsons and Ileen Kerslake. Miss Flannigan, pf London pleas­ antly entertained a number of girls at a miscellaneous showex* in honor’ of Miss Marie Heywood, bride-elect. The evening was spent in games and contests after which a dainty lunch was served. Arriving From South America Members of the Medd family were home fox' the week-end visit­ ing their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Mbdd. They include Mr. and Mrs. Moffatt* and foux' cliiidren, of Lis- towel; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Medd and David, of iNapance, who are holidayiixg at Grand Bead and Mrs Reaman and daughter Carol Ann, Mrs. Reaman is leaving the fore­ part of next week for Hew York to meet her husband who will ar­ rive by plane from Colombia South America. To Attend Hockey Meeting Mr. 'Al. W. Pickard, of Regina, Sask., who is visiting with his bro- tliei’ C. V Pickard, is leaving Fri­ day for New York to attend a meeting of the International Hock­ ey Association® where representa­ tives from various countries will meet to discuss international hock­ ey affairs. AL is first vice-presi­ dent of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association. Hensall Lady Fractures Leg Mrs. Carrie Ballantyne, prominent Hensall resident, fractured her leg while vacationing at Tobermory and Mahitoulin Island. She fell while coming doWn some steps. She was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Tuesday. Local News Miss Ella Link, of Sarnia, and the Misses Bertram, of Detroit, are holidaying at Grand Bend. Mr* and Mrs. A. 'J. Luxton, Of Montreal, are holidaying with Mr. ahd Mrs. Alt .Coates and other rela­ tives,* Mrs. C. Cook and son, Douglas., of Detroit, have been visiting with, her parents, Mr. and Mi’s. H. J. Hustle. Barline and Teddy Hewlitt, of London, returned to theix* home after spending two weeks with their grandmother, Mrs, Hewlltt Smith. Btephen Township paid tribute to the men and women from that township who went into the armed forces at a meeting held in the Crediton Community '.Park Satur* ■day afternoon, An Ixonor roll con* taining the names of the 138 on* listed persons was unveiled by Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, M.L.A., and the roll will be hung in the Township Hall. It included the names of five women. Thirteen scrolls were pre­ sented to the next of kin of those who made the supreme sacrifice, On behalf of the township a cheque was presented to each of the 188 persons. Dr. Hobbs Taylor, M.L.A. for South Huron, unveiled the honor roll, which contained 151 names, including those of the 13 boys who died in service. Herbert Elber, of Crediton, who was clerk of Stephen Township foi’ neax’ly 30 years, pre­ sented the scrolls in remembrance of those who died to their next of kin. Keynote of the afternoon was. struck by Dr, Taylor when he said, “We have gathered here with mix­ ed feelings. We are glad to greet those who have returned but jour gladness is mixed with sorrow when we think of those who made the supreme sacrifice?’ Maintain Liberties He emphasized that “We must be vigilant to maintain personal liberties and guard that those in authority iji our country are not the army, or the ail’ force, foi' this is not an army or an air force coun­ try, but a country of peace. Pray God,” he concluded, “to lead the world leaders so that future honor* rolls will not be necessary.’’ Veterans have returned to a dis­ turbing situation, Dr. Taylor stated. Ideologies of various kinds have sprung up* and it will be the vet­ erans’ duty to choose the right ideologies and show the world “our way of living is something we hold dear today” and is not merely something we fought for in the past. Rev. A. <8. Trueblood, of 'Crediton representing the South Huron Min­ isterial Association, recalled the poignant moments of the war — the agonizing C^urs spent by men overseas when they had “grave misgivings” over the wisdom of leaders, the dark days when rein­ forcements seemed nevex* to come. Rev. Fr. J. M. Fogarty, of .Mt. Car­ mel, representing the Roman Cath­ olic churches of the township, declared that “Canada is one of the xnost envied countries of the earth; it has prosperity, luxuries It is a country worth dying for and. it is also a country worth living for. Living for it calls for the high­ est patriotism and we must live up to the no'ble ideal of the dead to do them honor. W'e m list live in unity and happiness; that is our duty.” Recalls Township Effoi’ts Alonzo McCann, who 'was reeve throughout the wax* years and re­ tired just before the elections of last December, recalled the efforts of township residents to send com­ forts to service people. He was •chairman fox’ the ceremonies dur­ ing which the present reeve, Roy Ratz, presented the checks. Arthur Amy, deputy reeve, spoke on be­ half of the council which sponsor­ ed the checks and scrolls and pre­ pared the honor roll. Messages were read froxn W, H. Golding, M.P. for Huron-Perth; I-Ion. Colin Gibson, minister of na­ tional defence for air; Hon. D. 'C. Abbott, minister of national de­ fence, and Hon, Ian MacKenzie, congratulating the township foi* its tribute to the service men 'and women and the veterans themselves for'’their war effort. Centralia, Crediton, Dashwood and Grand Bend were represented in the honor roll as well as the farms of Stephen Township. The official scroll will hang in the Town Hall. 13 Casualties The 13 casualties were Harold T. Brown, Dennis Collins, C. W. Hicks, D. E. Hicks, Allan F. 'Pen- hale, Harold L. Maier, Ward ipfaff, Addison 'Pollock, Thomas Ryan, G. W. Schroeder E. OA Triebner, Ray­ mond Weiberg and K. J. White. Families of three and four who all served are represented on the honor roll. Four Schroeder brothers of Centralia joined the .R.O.A.F. The one, G. W., 'Yas killed; the other three, ILeroy, Earle and Or­ ville, returned. Charles, Fred And Gordon Raynham were three broth­ ers from Centralia who also were in the forces. Lloyd England, a yet of World War One, joined up foi* World War Two and took his sons, John and Gerald, of Crediton, with him. Howard and Stanley Tresz* cator are ’brothers with their names on the honox' roll, alongside their two cousins, Calvin and Lome. T<he Desjardine name is represented >by six men. Three of the boys, Em­ merson, Everett and Glenn, are brothers and cousins of Irvine, Iyan and Lester who are from three dif­ ferent families. Twin brothers, Harold and Howard Holtzman, both returned. Dive girls went from the township, most of them as nursing 1 sisters. .