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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-12-18, Page 1212 Staffs Hall Fri., Dec. 19th MURDOCK’S ORCHESTRA Mrs. Frank Wood is ill in Vic­ toria Hospital where she under­ went an operation. Her many friends will hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. Win. Chambers, who is re­ cuperating in Victoria Hospital from a recent operation is “improv­ ing nicely and expected home the latter part of the week. Dancing From 10 to 1 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 18th, 1947 ■Mrs. Marshall left last spend g'hter, real. the holidays with Mrs. Chas. Barnes. week to her dau- of Mont- John Haist John Haist, a life-long re- of Crediton, died Wednes- last week in her 79 th year. Items of Spcial and Personal Interest ... In and Around Town Mr. and Mrs. and daughter, Elizabeth, from Mexico to Hamilton, Gordon Hilborn Tuesday at the home of W» 0. enroute Pearce. They also called at the called home of Lome Chapman, Hensall. Leavitt's THEATRE Previews its Coming Attractions Two Basketball Games GIRLS’ AND BOYS’ I WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY Decembel• 17, 18 Two features EXCLUSIVE EIGHT PICTURES 7:30 p.m. Followed by a Dance With Music by Records ‘Joe Louis vs. Jersey Joe Walcott’ AH the Highlights Round by Round — Blow” by Blow ‘They Won’t Believe Me’ e Robert Young © Susan Hayward FRIDAY and SATURDAY December 19, 20 ‘Cheyenne’ Special Feature Dennis Morgan © Jane Wyman ® Alan Hale ® Janis Page No Badminton There will bo no Badminton at the Exeter Arena between December 18 and December 31. Mrs. Mrs. sident day of Bed-ridden for a year and a half following bore her fortitude. Catherine the late Fred Wuerth. In 1892 was united in now bereaved one daughter, Surviving also one brother, Mrs. Ezra Faist, Mrs. John Morlock and Sylvester Wuerth, all of Crediton. A short funeral service was held at the home Saturday afternoon followed by a public service in the Crediton Evangelical Church of which she had been a member since early in life. The service was conducted by Rev. M. E. Reuber assisted by her nephew, Rev. Fred Faist, of Mil­ verton. Mr. and Mrs. Faist sang two numbers. Relatives were pre­ sent at the funeral from Detroit, Milverton, Zurich and Bluevale- The bearers were Messrs. Alfred, Edgar, Glen and Fred Wuerth, Gordon Morlock and Aubrey Gai- ser. Interment was in -the Crediton Cemetery. a paralytic stroke, she suffering with Christian Her maiden name Wuerth, daughter was of she hermarriage with husband, who with Lillian, survives, are itwo sisters and ft' 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 A. WHITTEN, Sec.-trcas. R. WUERTH, pres. Saturday Night DANCING MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY December 22, 23, 24 Two Features ‘King of the Jungle’ @ Buster Crabbe ‘Jewels of Brandenburg’ © Richard Travis OPERA HOUSE, EXETER Sat, Dec. 20 FRANKIE TRAHER (formerly of the Casa Royal Orchestra) featiwing LES. GLENNIE on vocals and JOE BADALATO, pianist Dancing 9 p.m. to 12 p.m. Admission 50c The Canadian Legion, Exeter Branch 167 James St. W.M.S. Elects Slate of Officers The of the Aftprnfoon Auxiliary of the James annual week, president, .Mrs. C. W. Down; 1st vice-president, Mrs. J. McGreg­ or; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. J. M. Southcott; 3rd vice-president, Mrs. H. J. Snell; treasurer, Mrs. A. E. Buswell; assistant treasurer, Mrs. A. Amy, recording secretary, Mrs. Zurbrigg; corr. secretary, Mrs. E. Stone; temperance secretary, Mrs. Wm. Cook; Christian stewardship, Mrs. Wm. Pybus; missionary monthly, Mrs. Wm. Welsh; litera­ ture secretary, Mrs. Maud Hey­ wood; community friendship, Mrs. James Squires; associate helpers’ secretary, Mrs. M. Snell; mite box secretary, Mrs. Sam Jory; press secretary, Miss Olive Prior; supply secretary, Mrs. L. Kyle; mission Circle - superintendents, Mrs. H. J. Snell, Miss May Jones; Baby Band superintendent, Mrs. C. Frayne; pianists, Mrs. Wm. Pybus, Mrs. M. Snell; group leaders, 'Miss Nettie Keddy, Mrs. V. Armstrong, Mrs. J. M. Southcott. following are the officers St. W.M.S. elected at their meeting Thursday of last a Legion Bingo McKNIGHT’S HALL 1 DANCE Christmas Night Looby’s Hall, Dublin if Thursday, December 18th at 8:30 p.m. 15 ROUNDS FOR CHICKEN 10 ROUNDS FOR TURKEYS Special Door Prize will be a Turkey Santa Claus To Visit Exeter This Saturday 10.00 a. m. Theatre Party for Exeter Public School Children 1.10 p. m. A Parade Will Form at Graham Arthur’s Texaco Service Station at 1:10 to Start Off at 1:20 Sharp 1.30 p. hi. Theatre Party for Rural School Children 3.15 p. m. Second Showing for Rural School Children Rural Piipils Please Note the Time on Your Tickets If Any Public School Pupil in the District Has Not Received a Ticket Apply at the Theatre —- Sponsored by — Canadian Legion, Lions Club, Chamber of Commence Dancing 9-1 TICKETS 75 CENTS ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND PRESENTS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT THE FOLLOWING ATTRACTIONS FRIDAY and SATURDAY December 19th, 20th ‘Vigilantes Return’ In Trucolor @ Jon Hall © Margaret Lindsay Short Subject “CRAZY KNIGHTS’’ --------------------------------.---------------- MONDAY and TUESDAY December 22nd, 23rd ‘One Million B.C.’ © Victor Mature © Carol Landis — also — ‘My Sen the Hero’ © Patsy Kelly © Roscoe Karus WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY December 21th, 25tli ‘It’s a Pleasure’ In Technicolor @ Sonja Henie • Michael O’Shea Two Short Subjects “LET’S MAKE RYTHM” “FOUL HUNTING” Miss Birdine McFalls, R.N. of Stratford Nurses staff, returned with her mother and will remain for a few weeks during her con­ valescence. Helen, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norval Jones, of town, under­ went an operation for appendicitis on Thursday last. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Nominations for municipal of­ fices will be held in Exetei* and Usborne township on Monday, Dec- embei’ 29th. In Exeter there is little stir have been Mrs. L. president ence Branch of the W.M.S., was in Exeter on Friday last conferring with officers of the W.M.S. at the home of Rev. and Mrs, H. J. Snell. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Fisher re­ ceived word recently that their son-in-law, Mr. Amos Warick, of Pt. . Huron, was ill in hospital, having suffered a fractured hip in a fall from a ladder while erec­ ting a Neon electric sign. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Campbell, Mr, Chas. Monteith, Miss Ella Mon­ teith of town, >Mr. and Mrs. T. God­ dard, Ilderton, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Campbell, of Belmont, attended the Campbell-Meekins wedding in London on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Campbell spent the week­ end in Exeter. and no announcements made C. White of Talbotville, of the London Confer- Property Transfer W. C. Pearce reports the trans­ fer of ownership of Roy Francis’ cottage, John street, to William Triebner. Returns From Hospital The many friends of Mrs. McFalls will be pleased to know she returned on Sunday Stratford General Hospital where she underwent a serious operation. Alex from Christmas Entertainment A Christmas entertainment held at S.S. No, 3, Stephen, Tues­ day evening and the school was filled for the occasion. Mr. A. J. Penhale acted as chairman. A fine musical program under the direc­ tion of Mr. L. Wein and other numbers prepared by the teacher, Miss McMurchie, was heartily ap­ plauded. Santa Claus appeared and distributed an orange and bags to the children of there were thirty-five from age down, was candy which school Funds Rolling In Ovei' three thousand envelopes were sent out to ithe ilies at the first of the Exeter Branch of Legion. The purpose effort to raise funds »to be sent to CARE for the hungry families in Britain and already contribu­ tions are coming into the Bank of Montreal and The Times-Advocate. The Legion is this Crisitmas ask­ ing the families in the community to ’invite at least one ‘Silent Guest’. The contributions received will represent their presence at your table. All donations will be acknowledged in this paper. district fam- the week by the Canadian is an all-out at Kether’s Restaurant. At meeting Reeve Tuckey the members ’of Council splendid co-operation re­ busy year. Council Entertained by Reeve On Monday evening following the final meeting of the Exeter Council for the year Reeve B. W. Tuckey entertained the council and the town officials to a delightful banquet Council thanked for the ceived during a very Each member spoke of the pleas­ ant relations that had existed. Clerk C. V. Pickard came in for some very fine commendation on the excellent service rendered and in appreciation of those services an honorarium of $50,00 was granted to him. M r. an d M rs. J. Perk ins Mark D iamond Wedding The diamond jubilee wedding an­ niversary of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Perkins was celebrated on Sun­ day, December 14th, and for the first time in 35 years the family was altogether to casion. As Mrs. been in the best couple of weeks was confined to family and those Norman and Fred, Sask,; Mr. and Mrs. Roy and Mr, and Mrs. Gordon of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. - _ Perkins and Mr. and Mrs. Hunter, of town. There are 28 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. Messages of congratulation, were received from Their Majesties, the King' and Queen; from Prime Minister Mac- Kenzie King and Hon, Jas. Gard­ iner, as well as many other con­ gratulatory cards, flowers and gifts from relatives and friends, Mr. and Mrs. Perkins, now in their 83rd and 82nd year, retired to Exeter many years ago from a farm in Usborne. Mr. Perkins is enjoying fair health and it is hop­ ed Mrs. Perkins will soon be her­ self again. We join with the many friends in congratulations and best celebrate the oc- Perkins has not ■of health for a the celebration the present of immediate were Estevan, Perkins Perkins, Freeman Wm. EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA! December 29th, 30th Don’t; Miss the Exclusive Fight, Pictures JOE LOtTIS VS* JERSEY JOE WALCOTT All the Highlights Pound ht -w by Blow wh bef? for the future. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Barr dith and Paul, of Sarnia, Sunday Sweitzer dinner. Wm. known in Exeter, has been Worshipful Master of St. Lodge No. 81, A.F.&A.M. Brydges. Mr. S. Grant Sanders, of N.J:, paid a flying visit last Thurs­ day to visit his father, S. M. and Mrs. Sanders, of town. He was also a pleasant visitor at the Times- Advocate, with Mr. and and enjoyed a J. McAlister, ft , Ju- spent Mrs. Wm. Christmas Jr.,well- elected John’s Mount Leonia, This Christmas the Exeter Branch of the Canadian Legion is urging all families in this district to have a Silent Guest at their Christmas tables. Instead of preparing a place for them, the Legion asks you to contribute funds for at least one person’s meal. 'This isn’t asking very much to help the people of Britain who have sacrificed so much for us. Your contributions to this Fund will be sent to CARE and may be turned into the Bank of Montreal or The Times- Advocate. All Contributions Will be Acknowledged in This Paper All Owners of Motor Vehicles Take Notice Motor vehicles must not be left jiarked on the Main St., or other streets of the Vil­ lage of EXeter between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. from December 18 to April 1. Tliis law will be enforced, in order that snowploughs may keep our streets properly cleared. By Order, B. W. TUCKEY Reeve. Choose His Gift From a Alan’s Store TIES MUFFLERS HATS BRACES BELTS GLOVES ® SWEATERS SOCKS men’s and ladies’ styles Santa will are still a be making few names of gloves, In just a few short days his annual visit. If there on your list may we suggest a pair a practical gift for either him or her. There is a wide range in both Exeter markets Wheat, $1.49. Oats 9 0c Barley $1.15 Creamery Butter, 70c. Eggs, A Large 43 c. Eggs, A. Medium, 40c Eggs, Pullets, 36c Eggs, B 3 4c. Taman’s Me or perhaps you think a smart pair of socks may be more suitable for him. No matter have a nice selection is on your list it’s a good bet'they got too many pairs. Another sug- that will find favor with him or who haven’t gestion her is a comfy pair of house slippers. A good-looking pair of slippers will add enjoyment durin leisure hours. They are sure to please. Scarves line we women. always make an attractive gift and along this A- to offer for both men and A smartly tailored robe or dressing gown is a handsome gift and one that is perfect for leisure hours. For some­ thing extra special this year this is your answer. Phone 16 These are just a few suggestions. We can mention many more such as umbrellas, sweaters, coats, ties, belts, hand­ bags, card table covers, towels, fine china, shirts and babies’ clothing. Southcott Exeter