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THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST IP, 1944 I
Sports
W1NCHELSEA
Miss Dorothy Pooley has return
ed home after spending the
week with Mr. and Mrs. R. w.
ten, of
Mrs.
Donna
Bend.
Mrs. ... .
spent one day the past week with
her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Nelson
I Clarke.
past
Bat-
Exeter,
Colin Gilfillan, Jean
spent the holiday at Grand
an 4
Wm. waiters and Margaret
Any person observing an aircraft
flying excessively low over the town
of Exeter, or in fact anywhere in
this part of the province, is request
ed to take the “number” of the air--
craft and phone this information
together with the “time” of the
currence, to the 'Commanding
ficer, No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia,
oc-
Of-
Thank You
Weep for pur Airmen's ball team.
They lost to Clinton Tuesday night
and that eliminates them
inter
girls
They
right.
•Clinton,
them here Thursday,
practicing and coaching
getting, we expect to see them make
come-back next week.
from the
But our
pitching
doing all
station play-offs,
are still in there
work hard and are
Tuesday night they won at
but St. Thomas defeated
here Thursday, With the
they are
a
formal dance was held after the
chairs had been cleared away, and
think it was a pretty super night
everyone.
we
for
Visitors oil the Bandstand
We wish to thank those
kind friends in Exeter who,
ly, have been sending us
■books and magazines for our
on this Station.
Good Literature is always ap
preciated, and if you would like to
help, just give the “Y" office a
call on the telephone.
Of OUr
recent-
along
use
Western Ontario Track Meet
Sunday Musicale
following were
•Symphony
Polka and
Or
th e
the
Mrs. W. J. Veal has returned
home after spending the past few
days with her mother Mrs. M. El
ford, of Exeter, who is ill.
Mrs. Freeman Horne and family
spent one day last week with Mr.
and Mrs. Jas, Horne.
! Miss
About twelve boys and girls rep
resented our station at the Western
Ontario Track Meet held at West
ern University Tuesday afternoon,
Our pipe band led the parade of
all the contestants from the dif
ferent stations around the Memorial
Stadium,
took
were
cuss,
For
jumps,
dash.
Shirley
the high
standing
enthusiastic,
and along with all our other .par
ticipants, gave everything they had
to bring some honors home to
ralia.
Among many delightful record
ings played at our Sunday Musicale
on July 30th the
included;
The Minneapolis
chestra played the
Dance of the Comediens from
Bartered Bride. Tannhauser Act 2
(Oh Hall of Song) sung by Helen |
Trauber
selection.
Menuhin
entitled
Hebraiques”.
Arthur Rubinstein playing
Mazurka in A Minor G Minor
C Major.
One of the chief works of
evening was Brahm’s variation
a theme by Haydn, Op. 5 6A, played
in the
ini.
The
sky’s
which
Stokowski
Orchestra.
Concluding a very
gram was Claude Debussy’s 'Claire
de Lune played by Leopold Stokow
ski.
in German .was the nextj
Then we enjoyed,. Yehudi i
violinist in his recording
Kaddisch from “Chants
Next the piano of
'Chopin’s
and
rich style of Arturo Toscan-
major work was Tschaikow-
Nutcracker Suite Op.
was played
and the
71A
iby Leopold
Philadelphia
enjoyable pro-
Mother’s Corner
two ladies
made their
from Exeter Red
headquarters in
The
Cross
the Craft Shop Tuesday night, and
the boys kept them very busy with
sewing and mending. The ladies
are always so kind and obliging
that we are very happy the service
has “taken”. Next week, we expect,
they will be back in the office next
to the “Y”. Leave your mending
there during the day if you wish.
Nautical News
Group Captain Fullerton
the salute. For the men there
high jumps, broad jumps, dis-
shot put, pole vault and races,
the girls there were high
relay races and 75 yard
A new note was added to theispent a
Station All Ranks dance last Tues-1
day when the R.C.A.F. 'Skyliners
from Clinton Station played for us.
Private iBob Holland of the U.S.
Army Air Corps, leader of this
musical group, has done a fine job
in whipping his aggregation into
presentable musical form and, in
all, his music is very pleasing.
We are delighted to have this
group playing for us for the month
of August while our
orchestra is
served rest,
forward to
night dances
be
own station
enjoying a well de-
and we are looking
subsequent Tuesday
which we know will
equally as enjoyable.
Special Station Benefit Dance
•One of the finest evenings of en
tertainment that can be presented
on any station will be our treatVan Nice placed first in
jump. Shirley is our out- on. Tuesday, August 15th. W.D. athlete. She is an]
hard working sport,!
Weiner Roast
C ent-
veryA nearby farmer again
kindly gave us permission to use
his field for another weiner roast
Thursday night. Pop drove us over
and while some of the gang gather
er wood, others busied themselves
getting the food rea'dy. A’ game of
scrub softball was played in a wheat
field.^The stubble in
to the hazards but it
.game. The boys and
advantage of
commune with
was captured
cow’s life was
(George. Washington) Williamson’s
axe (even though it was on the
opposite bank of the river. But
Fred Schreiber from the Post Of
fice proved himself
naturalist”—everybody
was, just chasing that
leaped accurately up
boy’s pant legs. We
the camp fire, joked and had a lot
of fun. Oh yes, we ate hot dogs and
drank cocs, too.
the field added
was a hilarious
girls took full
opportunity tothe
nature. One snake
and disected. One
threatened by Dave
the “master
thought he
frog until it
■one of the
sang around
Handicrafts
Swimming classes are' 'being or
ganized at the pool and P.T. per
iods are held there now, too. Life
saving classes will be starting soon I
—leave your name with me at the
pool. We’ll welcome any sugegstions'
for classes,
•Small leather articles make swell
gifts and a lot of these are ‘being
made at handicrafts. This hot wea
ther threw
meeting off
day people
plies.
Some of
will soon finish
leather belt and
fill fold with a
match. Working at handicrafts real
ly helps while away the long
that they are in*the hospital.
the
the
drop
the
regular Thursday
beam hut every
around •for sup-
patients
a smart
guest artists,
etc., all for your entertain-
The purpose of this dance is to
raise money for the building to
enclose our swimming pool so that
year-round swimming can be enjoy
ed by our personnel—and the com
mittee has spared no effort in pro
curing good music,
prizes,
ment and enjoyment.
EVERYONE IS INVITED—
Whether you can attend or not we
would appreciate your purchasing
a ticket at 75c per person to help
out in this worthy cause.
Tickets will be procurable
the Times-Advocate office or
Jones & May in Exeter—or
may even purchase them at
Station Barrier on your way in to
the Station.
YOU CAN HELP BY YOUR SUP
PORT—PURCHASE YOUR TICK
ET NOWI
ELIMVILL.E
A. E. and Mrs. Johns, of
been visiting with
community.
Johns and children
at Grand Bend the
HARPLEY
Audrey Harlton, of Shipka.
few days with her aunt Mrs.
Hickey,
Clarence Hardy Misses Mur-
Lillian Hardy and friend, of
called at Mr, Mansell Hod
route to Grand
CRED I TON EAST
Mr. and Mrs. H. Lewis and son,
Eber and Mr. Charles Anderson,
spent Sunday at Grand Bend with
Mr, and Mrs. Alex Hamilton
Mrs, Wes. Hedden, of Lucan, is
visiting with Mrs, Wilson. Anderson.
Mrs. Murray Neil and daughter
are visiting in Stratford.
Mr. Chris. Rau has. returned home
after .a trip to Sault Ste. Marie.
Miss Arliss Wein is holidaying
in London this week-
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Rader and Mr.
and Mrs, Harold Rader all of Zurich,
spent Sunday with Mr. and
Aaron Wein.
Mrs. Depnard Wein and son
vin, have returned home after
daying last week with Mr, and
Alex Hamilton at Grand Bend,
Miss Lillian Jasney has returned
home after holidaying with
Grace Penhale on the Lake
Pte, A'lvin Sims and Pte.
Dennis, (W.D.) of London,
the week-end with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Sam Sims,
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heatherley
and Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Pace,
of London, spent the week-end at
the former’s home here.
•Mrs. Orby Kestle, of Detroit, and
Miss Margaret Hughes and Mrs.
Nellie Beckerson and Mrs. George
E. Wright, of Windsor, spent Satur
day with the latter’s father, Mr,
Eli Lawson.
Mrs.
Mar-
holi-
Mrs.
You’ll enjoy our
Orange Pekoe Blend
Tu ES uflL
Have you tried a classified?
•LAC. Murphy,
'Chief Lifeguard.
i
£
TOBACCOTHE PICK OF
It DOES taste
in a pipe
Many women have to do their own
housework, and t the constant bend
ing over, lifting, making beds,
sweeping, ironing, sewing, so neces
sary to perform their household
duties puts a heavy strain on the
back and kidneys, and if there were
nd kidnoy weakness the back would
bo strong and well. t
Doan’s Kidney Pills help id givo
relief to weak, backache, kidney suf
fering women.
Doan’s Kidney Pills are put up
in an oblong grey box with our trado
mark a "Maple Leaf” on the
wrapper. ,Don’t, accept a substitute. Be
cure and get ‘'Doan’s.”
The T. Milburn Oo., Ltd., Toronto, Ont.
hospital
making
an air-force blue
watch strap to
Spotlight for the Week
Friday
Spotlight
an hour
Hall that
personnel
hours
was
one
from
lead
7.15
The
bags
girl
the
the
The CBC makes record-
these programmes and
to Newfoundland and
i re-broadcast for Cana-
overseas, included in
“Louise”,
War
i
CBC. 1
of all
them
to be
troops
broadcast were
and Day”,
Art Hollman
Dr. A. E. and
Hamilton, have
relatives in this
Mrs. Kenneth
were holidaying
latter part of last week.
Bdr. Eric Carscadden and Mrs.
Carscadden returned to Kingston last
week, also Mr. John Miners, of the
Miners returned
after spending a
of weeks with Mr. and Mrs.
Miners and other relatives,
and Mrs. Gilbert Johns and
visited with Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Long and family near Atwood
last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Bell and
children, of Detroit, were visitors
with relatives in the village,
Sgt. Lloyd Bell and Mrs. Bell
son. of Toronto, were here.
Mr. Clayton Herdman, of
R.C.A.F., is spending his two weeks
furlough at the home of his parents
He expects to be posted on the East
Coast on his return to Montreal.
Mrs. John Brock and Miss Grace, i
of Galt, and Mr. Bill Brock, of
Crumlin, are spending a few days
at their home here.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Routly and
daughters visited in Thorndale at
the home of the former’s sister.
Mrs, Ken Hogg last Sunday.
Miss Patsy Johns spent last week
in St. Mary’s with relatives.
R.C.A.F. and Mrs.
to Rivers, Man.,
couple
Garnet
Mr.
Grace
1 ’AINFULLY INJURED
IN ("LINTON ACCIDENT
Donald Cooper, employed at
Canada Packers, Clinton, met with
a painful accident Thursday of last
week. While engaged in loading
heavy egg pails weighing about 4 0
pounds each, his hand came in con
tact with the sharp edge of the. lid
of the pail inflicting painful in
juries to four of his fingers of the
left
cut
Dr.
not
Week or so.
hand. Two of his fingers almost
to the bone, he was attended by
Oakes, of Clinton, Donald will
be able to continue work for a
night Mart Kenney’s
band entertained us for
and a half in the Drill
was crowded with Service
and their invited friends.
The programme started at
with two novelty numbers.
“Lead the Band” contest
of fun. Three boys and
were picked at random
audience and invited to
orchestra. It was a scream and. a
bit screechy. The One O’clock Jump
is a Kenney specialty, and different
instruments were featured altern
ately.
At 8 o’clock the boys went on
the air in a coast to coast hook-up
over
ings
send
BBC
di an
Friday’s
“Night and Day”, “Hawaiin
Chaut”. Art Hollman sang “Time
Waits for No One” and “Going My
.Way” from Biug Crosby’s picture
of the same name. Norma Locke
sang “I dream of You."
After the broadcast a swimming
and diving exhibition was held in
the new pool adjacent to the Drill
Hall, and at 9 o'clock a movie en
titled "Two Girls and a 'Sailor"
was presented to the personnel.
To conclude the evening an in- sons, and two daughters.
hay township native
MRS, GINGERICH, BURIED
Mrs. Rachel Gingerich, of Baden,
died recently after a brief illness.
She wag 85, born Jan. 10, in Hay
Township. She attended the Stein
man Amish Church. Her parents
were the late John Oesch of Blake,
in Hay Township, and the former
Barbara. Gascho. Surviving are her
husband, John E. Gingerich, three
PREVENT INFLATION
NOW
AND DEFLATION ♦ > e
WAGESCOSTS
WE CAN ALL HELP BY SUPPORTING CONTROLS
OVEft PRICES, WAGES, RENTS AND PROFITS
chair.
asked the dentist,
giving you all the
Miss
Road.
Helen
spent
Controlled prices, wages, costs,
profits mean security
Guelph, spent
Mr. and Mrs.
the left in the bal-
CHtCK
the
PR ICES
also
and
Soon all would break through
And stability Would go all to pieces
• This is the lenth of a series being issued .hy the Government
■of Canada 'to emphasRe thb importance of preventing further
increases Tn the cost of lining now and deflation later
LISTEN To "IN The SPOTLIGHT" RADIO PROGRAMME
EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT 7.30 p.m., E.D.L
Mrs,
iel and
Lucan,
inson Saturday en
Bend for a few days vacation.
We are sorry to report Miss Haz
el Frosh is in St. Joseph’s Hospital
London but we are glad to know
she is improving nicely and will be
home again soon.
Mr. and Mrs. F. McLean and babe
have returned to their home in De
troit after holidaying for some time
at Gira,nd Bend.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ireland
and children from
the week-end with
Robt. Murray.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack
troit, visited with Mr.
Joseph Carruthers
The moving picture usherette was
in the dentist’s
“Now, miss,”
“which tooth is
trouble?”
“Second from
cony,” she replied.
o’ co^oo^
LATER FARMER-
THIS is viJXlTO
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TO S* COST
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OUTLOOK FOR ESS
WITH Of.tt.tS^T±BIL^Yceilings on is
PRICES PROFITS
AND FLOORS BENEATH
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
tCBs T0
WAGES
If one breaks through