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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-08-18, Page 10Page 10 THE T1MES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 18t 1949 Former District Boy Graduates At Toronto "Well-known as a boy in this district, Lieut. Gordon , Victor Keinfeldt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Keinfeldt, R.R. 2 Dublin, was graduated by the University of Toronto at the June Com mencement in that city, He re ceived his degree in Applied Science and Civil Engineering. Mr. Keinfeldt served as a Flying Officer in the R.C.A.F. during the second -world war, and Announcements Birth, Death and Marriage Notices are inserted free of charge. Card of Thanks 50q. In Memoriam Notice 50c for single verse 25 c extra for each additional verse. En* gagements 50c, BIRTHS w Items of Social and Personal Interest in and Around Exeter The Times-Advocate is always pleased to publish these items. We and pur readers are interested in you and your friends. Phone 31w a BLANSHARD — On Wednesday, August 17, to Mr, and Mrs. Clifford Blanshard, of Exeter, a daughter, at Mrs. Batten’s Nursing Home. DESJARDINE—On Sunday, Au gust 14, to Mr. and Mrs, Her man Desjardine, Grand Bend, a son, at Mrs. Batten’s Nurs ing Home. GLANVILLE—To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glanville, Hensall, on Monday, August 15, a girl at Mrs. Hunter’s Nursing Home, LAWSON—To Mr. and Mrs, Ger ald Lawson, on Monday, Au gust 15, a son, at Victoria Hospital. ROBERTS—Mr. and Mrs. E.{ J. Roberts (nee Helen Essery) of Camlachie are happy to an nounce the birth of a daugh ter, Margaret Marian, at Sar nia General 15. Hospital on Aug. Exeter on Tues- 16, 1949, to Mr. Aquilla Sheere of Lansing, is holidaying at the home brother, Frank. and Mrs. Reg. L. Beavers year ago he joined the Canadian Army with the rank of Lieuten ant. Mr. Keinfeldt, a native of Hibbert Township, spent ten years with Mr. and Mrs. Luther Rowcliffe and while there at tended the S.S. 5 Usborne. He spent -one yeai* at Exeter High School and finished his second ary schooling married man two children, Mary Lynn. His wife is__ t h e former - - to. WRIGHT—In day, August and Mrs. George Wright (nee Kathleen Heaman), a son, a brother for Billy and Peter. WALKER — Born in Clinton General Hospital August 12 to Mr. and Mrs. George (nee Marion Dougall) —a son. DEATHS Walker .Hensall, at ‘Dublin. He is a with .a family of David Gordon and Norina Brodie, of Toron- and Mrs. C. O. Martin,Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pennymaker and Mrs. William Higgins, of Clinton, and Mr. Guy Oke and Mrs. Bertha Oke, of London, visited W’ith Mrs. Olive Hunter on Sunday. Mrs. William Winer and Mr. and Mrs. C. F, Chambers of London Township attended the funeral of the former’s sister-in- law, Mrs. Nelson Winer, last -Fri day at Sandusky, Mich. in Bid-HERBERT —- Suddenly dulph Township, on Tuesday, August 9, 1949, William George Herbert, in ,his fifty eighth year. LAWSON—I n Mrs. T ih o m a s’ Nursing Home, Windsor, on Tuesday, August 16, 1949, Eli John Lawson, beloved father of Mrs. George E. Wright, Windsor, and Mrs. Joseph Brokenshire, of Hamilton, his eightieth year. ENGAGEMENTS of N. in H. the Mr. and Mrs. Edward Westcott, Exeter, announce engagement of their younger daughter, Doris Marguerite, Lon- Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Moon of • don, to Mr. Roland Otto Stephan Ann Arbour, Mich., are holiday-|of Dartmouth, N.S., eldest son of ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. the late Otto Stephan, Hensall; E. C. Harvey. [the marriage to take place Exeter, August 20. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lane, of Mossley, announce engagement of their only daugh ter, Eileen Lillian, to Harvey David, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Dignan, Hensall; the wed ding will take place at Dorches ter, at 2 p.m. on September 3. CARDS OF THANKS Lucan Booster Night Sponsored by Lucan businessmen in aid of Lucan and Community Memorial Centre Wednesday, Aug. 24 Following Is the Program: ★ L. Rumball of Toronto is the guest speaker. * Pat Rafferty & Charlie Jeeves formerly with the famous Dumbells, in comedy numbers. Yr Rhytlunettes two fast stepping girls in up-to-date dance routines. ★ Everet Myers the Wizard of Magic. Yr Ben Lucas Canada’s ace cartoonist, emcee. * ★ Mert & Glad ' in musical numbers. Yr Jan Say accompanist. MYSTERY PRIZE AND FOUR OTHER DOOR PRIZES DANCE Mrs. Myrtle Armstrong’s Elite Orchestra Bingo and Refreshment Booths Program at 8:30 Who Is going to be the lucky winner Of the draw for the calf? at A. the Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hodgson wish to thank all who showed kindness in various ways while Lloyd was confined to the house accident. * Lindenfield wishes many friends and so kindly remem bered her with cards, treats flowers while a patient in Joseph’s Hospital. Chester thank the latives for especially Elaine Guilleihin, received while a patient in Victoria Hospital. * Mr. Ernest Perry wishes to express his appreciation for the kindness and sympathy extended during liis recent bereavement; also for the floral offerings ana to Rev. Mr. Mahoney. IN MEMORIAM following his Mrs. Lloyd to thank the relatives who and St. 18* toHodgins wishes many friends and re cards, flowers, gifts, the card from Miss 18c ANDERSON—In loving memory of my dear mother, Mrs. Geo. E. Anderson, who passed away two years ^ago, August 1947. / Sweet memories will linger ever, Time cannot change them, true; 19, for- it’s Mr, Mich., of his Mr. and Roxanne visited in Detroit over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, On Sunday last the John Cald well family had a gathering at Springbank Park, there being thirty-five present, all being there e x c e p t Jack and Mary Frayne and family of Sarnia. They spent an enjoyable time to gether. Mr. and Mrs. John Senn, Miss es Della and Ena Senn of Hamil ton, Mr. Milton H. Switzer of Blanshard visited their .cousins, Mr. B. W. F. Beavers and Mrs. Myrtle Brown on Sunday. Pat and Joan Hopper have re turned after a pleasant motor trip to Manitoulin Island, Sud bury, North Bay and Wasago Beach. They accompanied Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Curry and their cousin J acqu eline Curry, of Wingham. Mrs. Clifford W. Hicks and David, who spent the last three months with Mrs. L. C. Hicks, Fairfield, have returned to their home in Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. J. Caldwell along with the Beaver family held an enjoyable -time at a gathering in Springbank Park recently. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Kydd, of town, and Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Kydd Jr. and family spent a few days visiting .with the former’s brother, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Kydd at their summer home in Victoria Harbour. Miss Margaret Willard has re turned to her home after visit ing for a week in London with her cousin, Miss Margaret Sand ers. Miss Norma Dearing of Oak wood Corners, Sarnia, is visiting with Jean Taylor and with her grandfather, Mr. Abe Dearing, of town. Miss Diane Ford, Detroit, is also visiting with Jean Taylor. i Years that may come cannot sever My loving remembrance of you. —Remembered always by son, Oscar, 18c COOPER—In loving memory of our dear mother, Mrs. William H. Cooper, who four years ago, 1945. silent thought, a passed away August 16, and Mrs. Ray Fletcher the week-end at Grand Mr. spent Bend. Mr. Mrs. Nancy, of Toronto, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Strange. Mrs. William Classen, Mar garet an,d Tommy, of Petrolia, are holidaying with Mr. and Mrs, William G\bson. Mr. and fej. William Riddell, Martha and Margot, of Oshawa, spent the forepart of the week with Mrs. Mr Judy have of Mr. and Mrs. .J. Caldwell and other relatives, have returned home. Eli John Lawson Mr. Eli John Lawson, of stephen . Township, Windsor Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Thomas eightieth year. About a Mr. Lawson underwent an opera tion for the amputation of his leg and he has not been well since, With the exception of a few years spent in the West as a young man Mr, Lawson has re sided in Stephen and was .the bailiff at Crediton before his ill ness, His wife, the former Laura Heywood, predeceased him in ....... aye |.w0 (jaug(iv .. ~ Wright, of and Mrs. Joseph N. Of Hamilton, also grandchildren, one , sister, Arthur Hall, of Chauvin, two brothers, Geo-rge, of of Lloyd- The funeral . will 00 p.m. funeral will of- a native died in s nursing > in his year ago Lions Baffled, Peeved Over Cancelled Draw Zurich Lions Club has received no word from the general’s department car draw. The raffle was to made Wednesday with the frolic but, due cancellation order of the ment, it was called off. The club is wondering it will be forced to money on the tickets, George Deickert, president of the club, said Tuesday , this is the first time I’ve ever heard of a service club, working . for the improvement of a community, being stopped from holding a raffle.” He thought the club had been given “a raw deal”, The club has -been selling kets since February and Deickert said more than $2 has been raised*. The money is earmarked to assist in the con struction of the Babe Seibert Memorial Arena and Hay Town ship Community Centre, costing about $35,000. About $10,000 of this amount has been raised through Lions Club frolics and sale of shares to district resi dents. "I think it is a real shame,” said Mr, Deickert. “Every other place I’ve gone to in the pro vince, I’ve been asked to buy tickets sons.” The had the draw, although the frolic will attorney- about its Frank Sheere and sister, Grace Ward and daughter are visiting have been nightMr. and Mrs. Ewart Pym at tended the joint summer meet ing of the Ontario Bee Keepers' Association held at Pelee Island and Kelly’s island last, week. Mrs. H. W. Burdick, Brooklyn, Mass., who has been aunt Mrs. A. Dale relatives, left for Wednesday morning, dick has twenty-one of changes. Mr. and and son Ronney of Kincardine were visitors with Miss May Ar ms t row g on Sunday. Miss Armstrong accompanied them home for a few days holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Emmett, of London, were week-end .visit ors with Mr. and Mrs. William Fraser. Messrs. J. P. Bowey, Les Robertson, Rollie Motz and Gor don Lamport spent several days last week on a fishing trip at Chesley Lake. Mrs. H, J. Yungblut of Ar izona spent last week with Mrs. Rose Russell. Mr. and Mrs. D. Logan of London spent several days last week with Miss S. Southcott at Grand Mr. Robert Kydd .has returned from his trip to Vancouver. While in the West, he spent a day at the Calgary Stampede, and a few days with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Nor.man Willard in Eyebrow, ;Sask. Mrs. Verne Roulston, Simcoe, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Howald for a few days last week. Mr. Roulston joined her on Sunday and they returned with their daughter, Karen, who has -been visiting the Howalds for two weeks, and Mrs. Dr. G. F. Roulston, back to Simcoe. Mrs. Mary Parsons, Mrs. Les lie Richards and Alma are visit ing this week with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Mrs. cepted May. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johns and daughter Lois, of Toronto, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Percy McFalls. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor have returned home following a pleasant holiday in the district. Mr. Bill Bettis of visited last week with Mrs. Bill Triebner. not been years and visiting her and other her Mrs, here for saw a lot home Bur- Mrs. Harry McCreath 19 42, Surviving ters, Mrs, George E Windsor Brokenshire. tw0 Mrs. Alta, Exeter and Garfield minster, Alta, take place Thursday at 2 from the Hopper-Hockey home. Rev. Mr. Mahoney ficiate. Bend. Gardiner of Meaford. Gerald Skinner has ac- a position with Jones & Muskoka Toronto Mr. and along to the depart- now if refund tic- Mr. 000 Mrs. Sweet and Mr, and C. v. Pickard. , and Mrs, L. A. Fisher .and of Cleveland Ohio, who been visiting at the home Roy*s United Church Invites you and any whom you think would b© interested to bo l>resent at a Travels To California Bill Luxton in company ___ three others from London recent ly returned from an extensive trip through the United States to California. They stopped off at Flagstaff, Arizona and went up to see the Grand ..Canyon, a marvellous, sight. *" After spending a day there, they crossed the Mojave desert into California, where .they spent ten days in Los Angeles, While there they visited Hollywood, Beverley Hills, Santa Monica on the Pacific and the' .San Fernan do valley, visiting the C.B.S. studios on a radio program and seeing many famous stars’ homes. They returned .home by way of Las Vegas, Salt City, Chicago and Detroit. with Lake Ill In Hospital Mr. William E. Middleton, veteran of the First World War, is ill in Westminster Hospital suffering a recurrence from an old wound in the leg. Mrs. Selah Dayman of Usborne is ill in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, having been taken down in the Hopper-Hockey ambulance Tuesday evening. Mrs. Harold Preszcator under went on operation for appendi citis in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Sunday night. She recuperating well._ a is no on cars for various rea- president said the club alternative but to cancel be held. Mrs. George Walker of Ste phen underwent an operation in St. Joseph’s Hospital, t London, Tuesday of last week and is re cuperating nicely. Injured On Bend Carousel An eight-year-old London boy was rushed to Victoria Hospital Tuesday night with injuries suf fered when he fell from a Grand Bend merry-go-round. The boy suffered fractures of his upper left arm and possible back from was crushed between the chine’s revolving platform its surrounding wall. The boy had attempted to on the machine while it was still in motion. injury when he slipped the merry-go-round and ma- and get Z Decoration Service to be held Sun., Aug. 21 At 2:30 P.M. D.S.T. GUEST SPEAKER: Rev. George Lainond Rev. Win. Mair, Pastor THE ANNUAL Memorial Day Service Zion Cemetery Usborne Township will be held in Zion Church Sun., Aug. 28 At 2:00 P.M. D.S.T. All Collections and Donations For Upkeep of Cemetery A HURON-PERTH BASEBALLPicnic At Exeter Park Members of the Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans, with their families, from London, St. Tho mas and Exeter enjoyed a picnic in the Riverview Park* Sunday afternoon. About 135 persons ■were present. Races and sports were held and keenly contested. The weather for the day was ideal for a picnic and the park made a fine setting. A buffet luncheon was served. SEMI-FINALSA Keeps her memory Time takes away grief But memory turns back every leaf. —Ever fondly remembered by her family. 18 * EILBER—In loving memory of Mary Lindsay Eilber, who died suddenly in Crediton, Ontario, on August Gone is the dear, Silent is the hear; far away for sight or speech, not too far for thought to reach; Sweet to remember her who was here And who, though absent, is as dear. —Lovingly remembered by and daughter Bernice. FLETCHER—In loving memory of Bert Fletcher who passed away August 21, 1948. “Thy will to say, When one away, Some day, stand, „ When we meet again in ter land, —E ver remembered mother and family. FLETCHER—In loving of a dear husband, Mr. Bert Fletcher, who passed away just one year ago, August 21, 1948. When evening shades are falling And we sit in quiet alone. To our hearts there comes a longing— If he only could come home. ] Friends may think we have forgotten, When at times they see us smile; But they little know the heart* ache Our smiles hide There is still an hearts today That countless take away; We smile With the world, but never forget In our garden of memories that lives with us yet. Ever remembered by wife and daughter, 13* GENttNER--In loving memory of a dear wife and tn other Malinda Genttner, who passed away one year ago, August 16, 1948. God has called our Mother Away from a world of strife, To shine among the angels, In a fairer, brighter life.. Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe from all grief and sin, Forever and forever, Where all is pure within. Our hearts are full of sorrow, And tears have dimmed out eyes. But we shall see her once again, In the home beyond the skies. —Ever remembered by her hus band, Fred and son Lome,and -family * secret tear, ever dear; the edge of 17, 1948. face we loved voice we loved so to House Struck By Lightning Heavy flash lightning during the Wednesday morning storm struck Mr. Janies Lawson’s house on Main St. The bolt slithered past the verandah roof, shatter ing boards onto the lawn. A nearby tree was marked. Mrs. Lawson was upstairs at the time and did not know the house had been struck until she noticed neighbors looking at the wreckage of displaced boards. Friday, August 19 6 p.m. Hensail at Dashwood roof Too But once just dad c be done” seems hard we loved has passed perhaps, we’ll under* that bet- by his* memory ■ Admission 50c, Children 35c asmo NEIL McKAY and his ORCHESTRA Dancing Nightly all the while, ache in our years won’t DASHWOOD Mr. Sam Witzel of Toronto spent a few days with his mo ther, Mrs. Witzel. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schroe der and daughter, Anne, and friend, of Amherstburg, s p h n t the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Schroeder. Mrs. Schroeder, who has been visiting in Am herstburg-, returned home with them. Rev. and Mrs, Getz and family are spending their vacation with friends in Pembroke. Miss Brubecker of Kitchener visited with Mrs. Mary Tieman last week. Mr, and Mrs. Clayton Pfile returned home last week .after spending a holiday trip through Buffalo, Cleveland, Akron, Ypsi lanti, Lansing and other points of interest. Norma and .Virginia Kestle, of Lansing returned with them for a three week visit. Mrs. Elgin Merner and Joyce are visiting with friends in Kit chener this week. Ellwood McCrae of Meaford is ’spending his vacation with rela tives here. Mr. E. R. Guenther has pur chased Mr. P. Kraft's property on Main St. Mr. and Mrs. Blythe Keller man and family of Elkton, Mich., spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Oestreicher. Mrs. W. Schultze and daugh ter Ona, of Detroit, are spending their vacation with Mr, and Mrs. Maurice Klumpp. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Kleinstiver of Chicago are spending their vacation with his mother, Mrs. E. Kleinstiver. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Pfile have returned after a pleasant motor trip through Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Hoffman and the Kraft sisters spent last Wednesday at Bright’s Grove— the guests of Mr, and Mrs. Clar ence Yager, Mr. ana Mrs. Carl Oestreicher spent the week-end with her parents in Clifford. Dr. and Mrs. Donald Oestrei cher and Dr. Eunice Oestreicher and friends of London were visi tors ..with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Oestreicher. Mrs. Albert Miller and little daughter have returned home from st. Joseph’s Hospital in London. Mr. and Mrs. Wilferd Mclsaac and family of Detroit are spend ing their holidays with his mo ther, Mrs. Lucinda Mclsaac. Pictured In Beacon-Herald The Stratford Beacon - Herald on Monday had a picture of Miss June Walters, of Winchelsea, as she twirled the baton at the head of the Woodham fife and drum band at the Derby Day celebration at Listowel on Satur day. ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND TO YOU, ITS PATRONS, PRESENTS T 13' The FRIDAY, SATURDAY August 19 - 20 Yr John Payne Y- Gail Russell Yr Stirling Hayden Yr Gabby Hayes ‘El - In Cinecolor - ; kind of hard hitting outdoor entertainment you love* « Plus « Cartoon, “HEP CAT SYMPHONY” A This is the second in the best-of-three series. *J 4 SUNDAY MIDNIGHT MONDAY, TUESDAY AUguSt 22 - 23 I In Technicolor « Joah. Greenwood Fiord Robson ★ Stewart Granger ★ “* “ ★ great costume adventure and romance, paramount newsreel And Short, ‘’THIS THEATRE AND YOU” WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY August 24-25 ‘Lady in Ermine' , - In Technicolor* - -fa Betty Grable Yr Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Yr Ceasat’ Romero Entertainment that sparkles with comedy and romance, CARTOON And Short, “PORTRAIT OF THE WEST”' Exeter Roller Skating Rink (Two Blocks ‘West Of Southcott Bros. Store) Skating Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sat General Admission: Adults 350, Children 250 Saturday Afternoon — 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Adults 250, Children 200 • SKATES SUPPLIED REFRESHMENT BOOTH Hot Dogs, Soft Drinks, Cigarettes, Ice Cream, Candy, French Fries Band Tattoo Kirkton Agricultural Park Tuesday, August 7i30 p.m. BANNOCKBURN PIPE BAND CLINTON BRASS BAND ST* MARYS CITIZEN’S BAND LONDON HACKET BAND DOW’NIE FIFE AND DRUM BAND LISTOWEL HIGH SCHOOL BUGLE BAND Dance Following Tattoo Open Air Dance Floor on the Grounds GOOD ORCHESTRA Admission 500 and 250 Lucky Draw SPONSORED BY THE WOODHAM FIFE AND DRUM BAND o