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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-05-22, Page 10Page 10 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 22nd, 1947 9 Sidney Greenstreet The first show commences at 7.30 Phone 135 Exeter, Ontario Previews Its Coming Attractions WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY — May 21st, 22nd “Johnny O’clock’ - ADULT ENTERTAINMENT - ® Dick Powell • Evelyn Keyes FRIDAY and SATURDAY — May 23rd, 24th Saturday Night Show commences at 7 p.m. — Special Feature 'Stallion Road’ ® Ronald Reagan ® Alexis Smith ® Zachary Scott MONDAY and TUESDAY — May 26th, 27th — Two Features — “The Verdiet Junior Formers to Assist on Field Day On Wednesday, May 7th, the South Huron Junior Farmers’ meet­ ing was held in the school gym­ nasium. The roll call was answered by guessing the weight of your left-hand neighbor. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted and business followed. Harry Hern reported that there are 16 members in the Montcalm liar- ley project. It was also reported that there are ten members who are going to plant half-acre experi­ mental plots of permanent pasture as soon as the weather permits. B. Simpson was appointed to look after the arranging of a ball team. A motion was passed authorizing the treasurer to pay all accounts. The club president, Ken Hern, gave a very thorough report of the Junior Farmers and Junior Insti­ tute convention which was held at Guelph from April 20 to 22. At­ tending the meeting was Mr. Robt. McMillan, of Seaforth, who is on the refreshment committee of the Federation of Agriculture picnic and field day which is to be held at Exeter on June 18th. He asked the club if they would appoint two members to work with him in get­ ting refreshment facilities prepared. Harry Dougall and Ronald Elford were nominated to look after de­ tails for Mr. McMillan. He also asked for Junior Farmers and Junior Institute members to run booths on the 18th. The meeting adjourned. A joint meeting was held with the Junior Institute in the Exeter Arena. Items of Social and Personal Interest In and Around Town The Times-Advocate is always pleased to publish items of personal interest. We and our readers are interested in you and your friends . . Phone 31W Mr. W. H. Levett, of London, vis-The fruit trees are in blossom. Leaves are forming on the trees, I Red in town Monday. Saturday, May 24th, will be ob- }Mr. Ernest Luxton, of Filmore, served as a public holiday in Exe- Sask., is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. ** A 1 F iHnnfac n T.^ivinn — Musical Comedy — 'Sing While You Dance ® Ellen Drew SJ—----- -- ---- - ----------- -------------------------------- -----------—------—---------------.-------— ® ; You are invited to attend the | Commencement Exercises ■■ of the | Exeter District High School in the Exeter Arena i Tuesday, May 27th, 1947 at 8:30 p.m. i j Admission 35c 1 VARIETY PROGRAMME Presentation of Diplomas and Awards Usbo rne School Area Secures Necessary Staff The regular meeting of the Us- borne Township School Area was held at S.S. No. 12 on Thursday, May 15th, with all members pres­ ent, also Mr. Staples and a repre­ sentative from the Jack Hood sup­ plies. Moved by V. Jeffery, second­ ed by M. Pullen, that the minutes of the last regular and also the special meeting be approved as read; carried. The chairman of the Teachers and Supply committee re­ ported as having secured the nec­ essary teachers to fill the vacan­ cies. The Board adopted the plan as proposed by the Huron County Library Association at a cost of $50.00. No action was taken re­ garding the -buying of the entire school supplies from the Jack Hood Supplies. The following bills were ordered paid; Teachers’ sal­ aries $1169.45; janitors’ salaries 154.50; music instructors 70.00; secretary 31.50; Receiver-General 97.75; Hydro-Electric 6 2.53; Jas. Wilson, sawing wood 35.25; Fire Insurance 5.85; Lucan Library 3.00; Wilfred Herbert, labor 13.60. The next meeting will be held at Zion School on June 19th. The meeting adjourned on the motion of H. Hern A. G. Hicks, Sec’y ter. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gould, of Clinton, visited with Mr. Thos. Elliott on Sunday. .Miss Echlin, of Hamilton, was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Anthony over the week-end. Dr. Cowen and Dr. Corbett are this week attending the Ontario Dental Convention in Toronto. Dr. F. A. Blatchford, of Fort William, spent the week-end with relatives and friends in town. Mrs. A. Forrester and of Hamilton, spent the with Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Mr. and Mrs. Walter of Winnipeg, Man., visited on Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. ber. Mr. and Mrs, Murray Sandra, of Toronto, week-end with Mr. and Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Warwick, Gary and Terry Lee. of Port Huron, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Clark Fisher recently. Mr. Wm. Sweitzer spent a few days last week anil several days this week with relatives at Thed­ ford and Sarnia. Mr. Charles Monteith and sister, Miss Ella spent Sunday with the former’s daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Goddard at Ilder- ton. Rev. Jas. Anthony returned last week from Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, where he underwent further eye treatment. He is progressing favorably. Mr. and Mrs. G, C. Appleton, Gloria and Harper were in Toronto and Niagara (Falls for a couple of days last week combining business with pleasure. Mr. and Mrs. E. XI, Archer and Tommy, of Warwick, and Fred Luxton, of London, were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Luxton. Alf. Coates - and with the Luxton family in this community. He ex­ pects to spend the summer here. Mr. J. H. Hookey, Sr,, who has been confined to his home during the past three months through ill­ ness has been admitted to West­ minster Hospital, London, for treat­ ment. His many friends will wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. ’Win. Gibson re­ turned home last Friday evening from St. Joseph's Hospital. They are improving nicely. Mr. Les. McNaughton, of Van­ couver; Mrs. Wm. Spry, of London; and Mr. and Mrs. Evan McNaugh­ ton, Jr., of Pontiac, Mioh., visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Williams. Mr. Les. Mc­ Naughton is manager for Imperial Oil Co. for British Columbia. Miss Beatrice Jarmaine, of Lon­ don, Eng,, is visiting with Mr. Ernest “Hap” Wtells at the home ofi his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wells. Miss Jarmaine arrived, re­ cently by plane landing at New York. She is here on a visit and if she likes Canada will remain here indefinately. « Exeter Home and Supply For the Discriminate Fisherman . . . We now have added a well priced line of new fishing' equipment. Come in and look it over. Phone 342 F. A. son Drew, week-end Forrester, Baynham, Wes. Web- Moore and spent the Mrs, A. E. Attend Wedding Mr. and MTs. John F. Strange are in Toronto where on Saturday they their Mr. took Deer Park United church by Rev. Dr. G. Stanley Russell. attended the wedding of daughter Myrtle Grace to Walter George Ward which place in the chapel of the Sports Day at Dashwood ! — Huron-Perth League — Baseball - Grand Opening , SATURDAY, MAY 24th i LUCAN at DASHWOOD 3:30 p.m. Official opening of the 1947 Huron-Perth League by Dr. i Hobbs Taylor, M.P.P. j ■ Prel iminary Girls Softball i THEDFORD vs. DASHWOOD STARS 1:30 p.m. ■® ADDED EVENT — Stephen Township challenges Hay Township in a Tug-of-War. @1 ... ...................... Shooting EXETER SKEET CLUB » Shooting will start on may 24, in the forenoon Due to scarcity of shells, members only will be allowed to shoot. Have your membership dues paid in ad­ vance of tills date. Dues collected at Robertson’s Drug Store. Committee Exeter Sheet Club THIRD ANNUAL Cadet Inspection COMMUNITY PARK Wed., May 28 9:30 a.m. —- Inspecting Officer —* Lt. J. E. Malone THE PUBLIC IS INVITED JUNIOR FARMERS’ DANCE EXETER OPERA HOUSE Friday, May 23 9:30 to 1 NORM CARNEGIE and his Classic Sextette His First Appearance in Exeter ADMISSION 50c Everybody Welcome Junior Institute Held At Exeter High School The Exeter Junior Institute held its third meeting on Wednesday evening, May 7th, at the Exeter High School, with a very large at­ tendance. The president, Miss Jean Brock, presided. The secretary, Miss Anna Brock, read the com­ munications. One that received special attention was the deciding of the name of the Institute and it will now be known as the Exeter Junior Institute. The District An­ nual of the Women’s Institute will be held on May 27th at Thames Road Church. The three delegates will be the president, Jean Brock; district junior convener, Marian Rundle, and Agnes Bray. Lois Ford, a delegate gave a report on the convention she attended in Guelph for Junior Farmers and Junior In­ stitute. This convention was held April 20th, 21st and 22nd. An in­ teresting feature of the program was Etiquette rules taken by Mar­ garet ’Rundle on the subject “In­ troductions,” Eleanor Hunkin on “Table Manners,” and Norma Moir spoke on “Etiquette in the Clubs and in Public. Places.” The meeting was adjourned. The joint meeting was held in the Exeter Arena. It was opened by singing “O Canada.” Edwin Miller, first vice-president of the Junior iFarmers, presided. The only business of the evening was the dance to be held on May 23rd Mr. V. Roy, secretary of Huron County Federation of Agriculture, spoke on its foundation, its work, and its aims. The meeting was adjourn­ ed and recreation and lunch was enjoyed by all. Blind Institute Secretary Add resses Bend W. I. At the regular May meeting of the Grand Bend W.I. Mr. A. W. Sparks, of Windsor, field secretary for the tute for speaker, sightless splendid by this organization, for the blind. He stressed the fact that the main object of the insti­ tute is to help the sightless to help themselves by fitting them through special education for many posi­ tions now open to sightless people. During the business part of the meeting ten dollars was voted to the cancer campaign and five dolJ lars to the British Flood Relief Fund. Mrs. Cleave, who leaves for her new home in Point Edward at the end of June, was presented with & lovely cup and saucer and a card signed by all Institute members. In reply Mrs. Cleave said she had. enjoyed her membership in the Grand Bend W.I. and that the gift would always remind her of pleas­ ant times siitent with its members. Afternoon tea was served by the following hostesses, Mi’s. Cleave, Mrs. Broderick, Mrs. Finan, Mrs. Arnold DesJardine and Mrs. Emery DesJardine. Canadian National Insti- the Blind, was the special Mr. Sparks, who has been since 1911:7, gave a very account of the work done the Institute The cement foundation for a new house being erected by J. A. Traquair on John street Is being poured this week. Progress is being made on the large new building being erected on Main street by the Huron Lum­ ber Company. The building is 36x72 feet with basement. Steel beams for the first storey are new being placed in position. Ham Supper Grand Bend United Church The Celebration of the Twentieth Anniversary of the laying of the Corner Stone, on Mon., /I4ay 26th in the Church Basement. Supper served 6 to 8. Followed by a PROGRAM LECTURE by Rev. J. Morley Col rig, Chatham, entitled: “A Padre with the Famous Eighth Army?’ Soloist: Mrs. J. Morley Colrig. — ADMISSION — Adults 75c Children 12 and under 35c Triebner-King A quiet but pretty wedding took place at the James ’Street United church parsonage Saturday at high noon when Miss Ruby Marie King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank King, of town, was united in mar­ riage with Mr. William Edward Ttiebner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Triebner, of iStephen, with Rev. A. B. Irwin officiating. The bride was lovely in a dress of white satin with shoulder-length veil and carrying a bouquet of American Beauty roses. Her only ornament was a string of pearls, the gift of the groom. Acting as bridesmaids were her sister Mary and Doreen Triebner, sister of the groom. The former was dressed in blue net over satin and the latter pink. Both wore matching shoulder-length veils and carried nosegays of spring Howers. The groom was supported by his brother Douglas. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride’s parents to the immediate families. Spring flowers and pink and white streamers adorned the home. Mr. and Mrs. Triebner left on a wed­ ding trip to Detroit and other places, the bride travelling in a dress of blue silk crepe, with grey coat and black accessories. On tlieir return they will reside in Exeter, Your drugs at $5.95 Our treatment is getting excellent results. Treat­ ment costs Yz cent per bird. Flower Beds at ® ONLY A FEW LEFT • NOW $7.95 24 ONLY — Suitable for Cotton Before installing your electric fencer, bring it in and have it checked over. We have a complete assortment of repair parts, batteries and other accessories to take care of your needs. Tie up with smart up-to-the- minute Currie neckties to touch Exeter markets Wheat, $1.26 Oats 65c Barley, 70c Creamery Butter, 55c Eggs, Eggs, Eggs, Eggs, Eggs, off your spring wardrobe. Smart solid colors, trim stripes and gay colored patterns. These new ties have just arrived and we think you’ll like them. Beauty |Tone Rugs June 15th will be the last date for guaranteeing flower beds at Exeter Cemetery. Leave your order with R. G. Seldon or B. M. Francis. Coccidiossis ROBERTSON’S A Large 34c A Medium 32c Pullet 27c B 27c C 25c Farmers Attention R. E. RUSSELL Exeter, Ont.Phone 109 Ties Men’s Wear SPECIAL VALUE AT This Sale of Ladies’ Dresses Includes SILKS — CREPES — CHAMBRAYS — SEERSUCKERS Broken Sizes VALUES UP TO $16.95 ONLY A FEW OF THESE SPREADS BUT AT A REAL BARGAIN (Reg. $12.95) SIZE 9’ x 12’ — $16.95 Blue and Green Colors KITCHENS — BEDROOMS — DINING ROOMS Lovely Patterns and Colourings A good selection of patterns and colors from which to choose. (Reg. $1.00) Donations Needed Exeter has responded very well to the British Flood Relief Campaign for clothing but cash donations are also re­ quired. You are asked to make a liberal donation to any of the following Lions’ members: J. P. Bowey, C. V.* Pickard, R. N. Creech, Times-Advocate or The Bank of Montreal. NOW 89c