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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-05-09, Page 10— A Warner Bros. Special Feature — the by of after the first battle of in World War J, won under the command Marshall Joffre, a lively dis- 'Fallen Angel’ ALICE FAYE DANA ANDREWS LINDA DARNELL The Times-Advocate MAY 16th, 17th, 18th s Beauty Shoppe Phone 135 New and Old Time MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY The first show commences at 7.30 Exeter, Ontario ’Saratoga Trunk GARY COOPER INGRID BERGMAN (This is Ingrid Bergman’s latest starring role since “The Bells of St. Marys”)PERMANENTS Cold Wave and Eugene Machine Arrange NOW for your Spring Hairdressing Needs Tel. ’112 Exeter Vera C. Fraser, Proprietress .....liy|T1| MTlIi mail IWH Amusement Guide Previews Their Coming Attractions THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY — May 9, 10, 11 A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Feature - The Sailor Takes a Wife ROBERT WALKER JUNE ALLYSON HUME CRONYN DANCE I Saturday Night DANCING THE TIMES-ADVOCAT£, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 9th, 1946 Exeter Markets Wheat, $140 Oats, 51c, Barley, 70c, Creameyy Butter, 45 c, Eggs, A Large 3 lc Eggs, A Medium 2?c Eggs, Pullets 22c Eggs, B 25c Cracks 22c Miss Jeap Elliot and Rutli Prettyof Lqndon» visited on Sunday with London spent a few days last week Mr, and Mrs. A. 0. Elliot. Items of Personal Interest In and Around Town. The Times-Advqcate is always pleased to publish items of personal interest. We and our readers are interested in you and your friends . . Phone 31W Mr, and Mrs. I-Ioward Otis, with Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Johns. McKnighfs Hall, Exeter OPERA HOUSE, EXETER on Tues., May 14th Dancing from 9 to 1 BOB MOORE and his 8-piece orchestra Admission 50c each Dancing 9 to 12 Admission 50c * Fun for the young and fun for the oldsters. The Canadian Legion, Exeter- Hensall Branch 167 FLANNIGAN ’S ORCHESTRA — Sponsored by — The Exeter Firemen in KIRKTON ABERDEEN HALL Oil — Music by — Stan Skipper’s Orchestra Sponsored by Woodham Band — Everybody Welcome — Miscellaneous Shower A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mrs. Eldon Cald­ well, ;St. Thomas in honor of Miss Shirley Squire, of Whalen, bride­ elect of the middle of May. A pret tily decorated wagon was drawn t the living room by Joyce MacDon­ ald and Jean Caldwell. After the gifts were unwrapped Shirley ex­ pressed her appreciation in a very fine manner. Afterwards lunch was served by the Guests were present from Whalen, Lucan, Denfield, Aylmer and St. Thomas, Funeral of Mrs. Harding The funeral of Mrs. Mary Hard­ ing took place Thursday afternoon from her late residence, Main St., I conducted by Rev. |A. B. Irwin of , James St. United Church, assisted ■ by Rev. Wm. Mair, of Thames Road. Mrs. Harding, whose maiden name was Mary Cornish, was a daughter of the late John and Eliza Cornish, and was in her 73rd year. She had been ill for about three weeks and a week previous to her death was taken to Victoria Hospital in Lon­ don. She was born in Usborne Twp., where she was united in marriage 49 years ago to. the late Joslin Harding. They moved from their farm to Exeter 23 years ago where Mr. Harding predeceased her 15 I years. Surviving are three daugh- ters, Mrs. A. Ford, of Stephen Township; Mrs. A. Rundle and Mrs. F. Skinner, of Usborne; two broth­ ers, John J., of Thamesford, and William, of Mooresville; also ten grandchildren. At the funeral serv­ ice Mr. A. E, Wuerth sang, accom­ panied by Mrs. Wm. Pybus. Friends • attended the funeral from London, ’ Thamesford, Embro, Stratford, Clin­ ton, Lucan and Mooresville. The bearers were Messrs. B. M. Francis, N. Ogden, Jas. Bowey, Geo. Earl, Geo. Jaques and N. Towle. a dainty hostess, Exeter. London Outside Work Completed The outside work on the new club- j house at the Hxeter bowling greens has been completed but the finish­ ing of the Interior has been held up for lack Of material. The greens are being put In good shape. With the building of the new clubhouse to Which a number Of the Citizens have subscribed an increased in­ terest is being taken and it is ex­ pected that there will be a greatly increased membership.. Bowls which have been off the market for sev­eral years, are now again available.1 away, Bride-to-be Honored About thirty friends the home of Mrs. Roy Wednesday evening of honor of her daughter, elect of this week. During the first Tart of the evening Court Whist was played, the high prize going to- Miss Winnifred Field and the low to Mrs. Stan. Green, Marie was shown to a chair decorated in pink and white and a nicely decorated basket filled with gifts was brought in. After opening the gifts Marie although completely taken by sur­ prize, expressed her appreciation/ for the lovely gifts. The guests wore then invited to see her trous­ seau. A dainty lunch was served. gathered at Fletcher on last Week in Marie, bride- Family Day in the church is being emphasized for Mother’s Hay next Sunday, See that the fahiliy pew is occupied by all the members. Wear a flower in honor of mother, a colored flower if she Is living and a white fewer if she has passed Pusses Medical Council Exams Miss Norin^, E. J. Cook, of Hen­ sall, who recently graduated in medicine from Western University, has been successful in passing the examination of the Medical Coun­ cil of Canada held recently in Lon­ don, Soon Marne troops French pute arose as to who had ibeen re­ sponsible for the victory. One day an enterprising correspondent ven­ tured to ask Joffre; “In your opin­ ion, who was responsible for the victory?” “I can’t say who was re­ sponsible foj? winning the battle,” replied Joffre with a twinkle in his eye, “but if the battle had been lost, I would have been blamed.” Round the Clock Service STEWART’S TAXI Phone 155w Exeter WUERTH’S SPECIAL—For Men and Women 100 pairs of Oxfords, black and tan. To go at greatly reduced prices. Values ranging from ?3.25 to Clearing at $2.19 per pair. Men’s and Boys’ WORK SHOES A splendid selection to choose from Prices ranging from $2.25 to $6.75 per paii'. Repairing promptly and neatly attended to—spot service. AH welt soles machine stitched. Wuerth’s Cash Shoe Store agency Miss Margaret Ritchie, of London spent the week-end with Miss A. Handford. Mr. and Mrs, Edward Coombes of Hay, spent Sunday at Palmerston with Mrs, Marjorie Tomkins family. Mr. H, O. Sputhcott and Stella Southcott spent a few last week visiting in Niagara and Fort Erie. Mrs. Annie Brenner and Elizabeth Smith, of Grand Bend, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer. Mr. W. E. Middleton convention of the bakers which met at Niagara forepart of the week. Mrs. 'Louise Craig, of returned to Exeter on Friday and will make her home with her moth­ er, Mrs. W. J. Carling. Miss Shirley Motz, of London, is spending a few weeks at her home here, recuperating from an opera­ tion for appendicitis in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. The annual district meeting of the I.O.O.F. is being held in Sea­ forth this Wednesday evening. Del­ egates from the Exeter lodge are Jack Hodgert and Clark Fisher. A heavy white frost visited this section Tuesday evening and nd doubt the strawberry, cherry and plum blossom will be affected Early apple blossom will also be damaged. Mr. and Mrs. Emery Desjardine and Murray, of Grand Bend, at­ tended James Street Sunday School Anniversary last Sunday and were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor. A goodly representation from the local lodge of Oddfellows motored to Hensall last Sunday evening and joined with their Hensall brethren in attending divine worship at the United church when Rev. R. A. Brook delivered .a very inspiring sermon. Mr. Sydney West, who was with the Canadian arifiy. overseas for several years and who recently re­ turned to Canada, last week receiv­ ed his discharge. He is visiting his mother prior to resuming his old position on the staff of the North Bay Nugget. The firemen had a call to the home of Mrs. James Shapton, Hur­ on St., Tuesday evening when fire -started in the kitchen from a short ■circuit of the electric wiring, The fire was under control when the firmen arrived. Slight, damage was done to the ceiling.- The fire start­ ed about seven o'clock. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Jas. ■Squire .for the Janies .Street Sunday School anniversary on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Anderson and daughter, Shirley, of Washing­ ton; Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Stone and daughters, Dohna and Marlene, of Kirkton; and Mr. and Mrs< Philip Johns, of Elimville. Mr. Albin J: Fawcett, teacher of mathematics at the ’ 'Chatham Col­ legiate and a former -teacher, on the Exeter H. S. .staff, has accepted the position as principal of the Cale­ donia high school. Mrs. Fawcett and daughter Dianne visited for several days with her mother, Mrs. Finkbeiner, returning to Chatham last Thursday. Mr. Jos. Hunter, who has been ill for several weeks in Victoria Hospital, London, and afterwards at the Private Patients Pavilion in the Toronto General Hospital, was brought home in the Hopper- Hockey ambulance on Sunday ‘and is resting at his home. He stood the journey fairly well. His many friends will hope to see him around again soon. Announcement and Miss days Falls Mrs. attended 9 of Ontario Falls the Belleville, Property Sold Mr. Jas. H. Grieve, who spent a very busy season erecting a new home on William Street; has sold it to Mr. Albert Horner, of Varna. Mr. Grieve, who is long past the retiring age, keeps young by being busy and he is now looking for another lot to build oh. Native of Stephen Pied Near Atwood „ The death occurred at her home on Con, 10, Elina, on Wednesday of last week of Mrs. Cyrus Lucas, in her 78th yeai', She liad been in poor health for the past few years and a few days ago contracted the ’flu, which caused her death. Born in the township of Stephen on Feb. 12, 1869, Mrs. Lucas, whose maiden name was Lydia Brokenshire, was the daughter of the late Mr., and Mrs, Samuel Brokenshire. She was married in February 1897 to Mr. Lpcas, and they took up farming on the IOth concession of Elma, where they have resided since. She was a member of the Atwood United Church, husband; daughter, grandchildren, and thr-ee sisters, Mrs. William Ben­ nett and Mrs, Margery Lucas, At­ wood; Mrs. Sims, Exeter; John Brokenshire, 'Atwood; William Bro­ kenshire, Lucan; and Mark Broken­ shire, Dashwood. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon. i She is survived by her one son, Lorne; one Edith, at home; three and three brothers The engagement is announced^ of Sarah Isabel, daughter of Mr. John A. Wallace, Avonton, and the late Mrs. Wallace, to Mr. Gordon John 1 Kers- Mrs. take Miss Dorothy Reeder wishes to announce to the public that she has opened a Beauty Shoppe in the Lawson Building one door north of the Bell Telephone. Dot’s Beauty Shoppe Telephone 71 Exeter, Ontario B3S ’V Electrical----------- SUPPLIES •aaajasaa. wiring, bulbs, fact anything Make this your headquarters all your electrical supplies such as switches, sockets, fuses, batteries, in that’s electrical. for R. E. RUSSELL Exeter, Oftt. the best iniimiiifimiimiii yon ties, neat Where is place to eat? Kerslake, son of Mr. William lake, Granton, and the late Kerslake, the marriage to place quietly this month. ---------Coffee Shoppe Dinner served 11.30 to 1.3.0 Phone 109 go wrong when from our Currie modernistic or Question That’s easy— There’s no need for a neck­ tie inferiority complex. You can’t select ’ Bold conventional patterns. Smart Spring Dresses We have a very good range of dresses for spring for , ‘ i Jersey, Crepe and. Cotton atMisses and Women} in prices you will like—• $3.95 $5.95 See our silk gloves in the new longer length at $1.50 per pair; also pigtex and kid at $2.50 and $2.75. $10.95 $12.95° Gloves Crepes Rayons Ginghams , Seersuckers Our yardage materials are very attractive. We have a good as­ sortment to make your choice from in florals, stripes or plaids per yard $1.50, 79c, $1.00, 89c W allpapers They are all new patterns this season. We like them we know you will. There are papers suitable for all. rooms, priced from 15c to $1.00 per single roll. Smart Delivery Boy crunchy TREAT with a sealed in flavour Your drugs at ROBERTSON’S Men’s Shoes In Scott McHale make—a good shoe in either black or brown. per pair $3.50 A Fresh Phone 16 Plione 276 a Exeter Flower Shop . Ralph Bailey and Family Underwent Operation Donald Jeffery, son of Mr. ancj Mrs, Harold Jeffery, of Usborne, is ill in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London where he underwent an operation on Tuesday. He went down Monday for an examination and his doctor advised an operation. Two years ago Donald underwent two opera­ tions, one for mastoid and the other for appendicitis. His many friends will hope that this latest ■operation will restore him to per­ fect health. Men’s Fine Wool Sleeveless Sweaters These are English make and are made from a beautiful all wool yarn. They coine in plain shades and fancy checks. $3.25 to $3.75 Mother’s Day is May 12th REMEMBER HER WITH FLOWERS! We have Roses, Carnations, Snapdragons and Sweet Peas in cut flowers. * Potted Plants Hydrangea, Fuschia, Tuberous Begonia, Double Petunias and Geraniums. Of Course You Will Wear a Flower! Exeter