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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-09-08, Page 10
Page 10 'J 3 Previews its Coming Attractions Evelyn and have returned , Mr. Walter Ward of Toronto visited nt the home of Mr, and Mrs. John Strange over the holi day and was accompanied home by Mrs. Ward and daughter, Nancy, who have been visiting here for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Bex Snider of Flint, Mich*, visited for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Russell. Mrs. H. Gibbs, Windsor, visiting with her parents, and Mrs. H, J. Kestle. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Russell, Bob and Jim, are visiting with Rev. Borden and Mrs, Cunning ham of Windsor, and also in De troit. Miss Helen Anthony and Miss Helen Hardy of Toronto spent the week-end holiday with Rev, and Mrs. Anthony. Miss Isabelle Anthony has returned to Hamil ton to resume her teaching duties. Rev. H. J. and Mrs. Snell, Gordon and Peter, have returned home after holidaying at Burks Falls in the Parry Sound dist rict. FRIDAY, SATURDAY September 9 and 10 ‘Law of the Barbary Coast’ Ar Gloria Henry Ar Stephen Diuuie - Also - THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 8, 1949 GRAND BEND CHURCH OF GOD was officially opened on Sunday, August 28, when dedication services were held throughout the day. The new brick-veneer church is located across from the school house at the summer resort. It was built during the winter and spring, almost entirely by donat ed labour. —Jack Doerr, Exeter Mr. and Mrs. Fred May and Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Richardson, London, are .motoring on a trip through the U.S. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Long, Barry and Linda, of Royal Oak, Michigan, spent the week-end with .Mr. and Mrs. Alf Wuerth. Jean and Jeanette Taylor re turned home from Detroit Sat- Kindergarten At Visiting oyer the week-end with Mrs. Jean Makins were Mr, ancl Mrs. A. W. McLaughlin, of Gowanda, N.¥» Miss Olive Wood returned to Toronto on Monday after spend ing a 'pleasant three weeks’ day with her parents, Mr. Mrs. W. H. Wood. Mr. H. J. Kestle had the fortune, while descending stairs Tuesday, to slip and cut off his ear, Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. B. ' hoU- had mis- the ‘The Lone Wolf . and his Lady’ A- Ron Kandell Ar June Vincent MON., TUES., WED. September 12, 13 and 14 ‘The Stratton Story’ ★ James Stewart ★ June Allyson This is the true story of Monty Stratton, who was on the way to fame and fortune when fate stepped in. It’s the drama of his come-back. MATINEE Every Saturday and Holiday At 2:30 P.M. ! I Higgins were Mrs. Wil son and Miss Sadi© Hamilton of Paisley, Scotland, Mrs. Wilson’s daughtei’ and son-in-law, Mr, _and Mrs. S. Moir, and daughter dra, of London, Mr. Bill Higgins lias been fined to his home for the few days with a severe attack of pleurisy. Dr, W. L, and Mrs. Lawson, Jimmie and Karen, of Listowel, spent the Labour Day week-end with Mr. and son. Mrs. Fred been ill, is at ing home in London. Mrs, Sarah Gibson Victoria Hospital and undergo an operation Mr. and Mrs. John Prance and Mr. and Mrs. and Norman, turned home aftei’ visiting tario. San- con- past First Of Year? . A public kindergarten will established at the beginning the new year, providing suitable arrangements can be made, the Exeter Public ^clmol Board de cided Tuesday night at its regu lar meeting. The board met with a deputa tion of ladies from the town, Mrs. E. Jones, Mrs. D, Collier and Mrs. William Ness, who pre sented a petition signed by rate payers urging that, if at all pos sible, consideration be given to the problem, Mrs, E. Jones explained that the kindergarten would take care of children who reached the age of five during the calender year. She also outlined the various steps that had been taken to have a private kinder garten but interest around the village grew to such an extent that a canvas was made of the ratepayers and a petition drawn up. The .board discussed the quest ion at length and adopted a motion that they are willing to establish a kindergarten by January 1, 1950, providing suit able .arrangement can be made. The deputation also asked for permission to establish a Home and School Club to be held in the Public .School rooms. . The board granted permission and were in favor of the move ment. Mr. Arthur Trites interviewed the Board as to allowing his daughter to attend school since the FOUR TRUSTEES of the new Church of (rod at Grand Bend are pictured behind the pulpit after the dedication service last Sunday. The four are Bob and Alex Desjardlne, Gerald Snider (chairman), and Kenneth MacGregor, Behind them, to the left, is the church pastor, Rev. Glenn Beach. Some of the lovely flowers which decorated the pulpit may be seen at the bottom. —Jack Doerr, Exeter Mrs, James Law- Sharp, present who has in a nurs- is ill in expects to ■this week. Clarence Prance of London, re- , Sunday evening in ~ Northern On- Mr. and Mrs, Arnold (Joe) Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Fisher visited over the holiday week-end with , Mr. and Mrs, Harry Gleason and family of Port Rowan and later attended the Toronto Exhibition. Yvonne Fisher spent the holiday with her grandparents, ,Mr. and Mrs. Clark Fisher. Misses Carrie and Minnie May, Toronto, visited relatives over the week-end. Marguerite Pickard has moved to Hamilton where she began teaching duties on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Francis at tended the Decker-Gray wedding at Crosswell, Michigan, Saturday, and returned home Tuesday. Mr. and. Mrs, Harry Parsons, Windsor, visited friends and relatives in town over the week end. Lon- with DanceRoland Gibson home from a week’s holidays with Leona Woodburn, of Greenway. Mr. and M'rs. James Treve- thick, Brinsley, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dorman, Ailsa Craig, visited on Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. M. Amy. Callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kernick last WTed- 11 Bill and Bob, Trenton and Mrs. Liggett’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Brandon, Frobisher, Sask atchewan. Billy Liggett remained with the .Kernicks for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. George Lawson, Mrs. Garnet Hicks, Marilyn and Kathryn visited over the week end with the former’s grand daughter, Gail Lawson and other friends in Midland. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Scott and Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Fisher and Yvonne spent a few days with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James McCullagh, Gra venhurst. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, Detroit, visited last week with Mrs. Smith’s sisters, Mrs. Frank Brierly and Mrs. Wesley Cole man. Mr. Fred Moore is confined to Victoria Hospital, London, through illness. Mr. Fred Gibson spent Sunday in Sarnia. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Winer of Hamilton spent the week-end with the former’s grandmother, Mrs. W. E. Winer. Mrs. David Kestle is recuperat ing at her home after a recent operation at St. Joseph’s Hospit al, London. Messrs. Ed, Lloyd, Arnold and Beverly Lindenfield went to Tor onto on Wednesday to see the C.N.E. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frayne and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Frayne were in Toronto over the week-end and attended the Exhibition. Mr. and Mrs. D. .0. Knowles and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Strader, Brockville, spent the week-end at the C.N.E. Helen Sweet left Sunday for Guelph where she will attend a business college. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Snider at tended the Cleveland Air Races over the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Al joe Sanders spent Monday at the Labor Day Celebration in Goderich. Mrs. Gertie Hockey is visiting with her brother, Mr. Aquilla Sheere, in Lansing, Michigan. Mr. Bert Gardiner and Miss Mary Gardiner spent the week end with Mr* and Mrs. Ewart Paterson, Wiartoh Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ford from Maple 'Creek, Sask., and Mr, and Mrs. Silas Ford and daughter Pearl of Regina, Sask., visited with brothers Norm, and Arthur Ford and sister, Mrs. David Hall of Detroit. It has been 47 years since Albert Ford left Exeter for the West. Mr. Ford has seen many changes since his return. The brothers and their wives all visited with Mr. ahd Mrs. Hilton Ford on Labor Day. urday with Mr. and Mrs. Norman a , rs\ iS11\:veinrlcKr,la®t. we"‘ Ford and Dianne for Labor Day. LJ^gett Mr. and Mrs. Flint, Michigan, urday with their Mrs. Frank Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ford and Dianne of Detroit visited over Labor Day with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor. Mr. Albert Gibson spent seve ral days in Toronto at the Can adian National Exhibition. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Edwards, of Detroit, and Mrs. May Pom- iow, of London, were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Sanders. Mr. Nelson Hill, of Toronto, is spending this week at the home of his mother, Mrs. Grace Aid worth. Miss Marilyn Bender has re turned home after spending a week with Miss Dorothy Gerner of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor visited in Toronto last week at the home of .Mr. and Mrs. Harry Minett and spent a day at Exhibition. Neil Jones, Ottawa, visited parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones, at Grand Bend over week-end. LEGION ROOMS Saturday Night Rex Snyder of visited on Sat- uncle, Mr. and the his H. the a .Q Exeter Roller Skating Rink (Two Blocks West Of Southcott Bros. Store) Skating Mon., Wed.z Fri. and Sat. V 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 J VISIT THE 1949 WESTERN FAIR BIGGER . . . BETTER . . . Hundreds of Interesting Exhibits *. . Dazzling and exciting Grandstand Performance . . . Thrilling Conklin Midway shows . . . Wonderful agricultural displays . * . Livestock com petitions ««»Harness Racing Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs day and Friday afternoons. BUY YOUR ADMISSION AND RESERVED GRANDSTAND TICKETS IN ADVANCE NOW Write WESTERN FAIR ASS'N, Queen's Park, London W. D. JACKSON, General ManaRcr Get your Western Fair tickets at the Avalon Sandwich Shop j Driver Injures Hip As Truck Overturns An Exeter truck driver escaped serious injury Thursday when his empty gravel truck rolled ■over on the Gore Road a half mile south of No. 2 highway, one mile west of Lambeth. Roy Ferguson, of Exeter, walked away from the over turned vehicle with a hip injury. He was treated by Dr. J. F. G. Collings, of Lambeth, and then brought to Victoria . Hospital. When X-rays showed ho frac tures he was released. Provincial Constable Forrest Inch said Ferguson’s truck hit loose gravel and went out of control. The truck headed for the ditch on the east side and when the driver attempted to bring it back onto the road, the truck skidded and rolled over. Damage amounted to about $800. she was too young to meet present requirements. The Board decided not to low any underage children attend Exeter Public School. Mr. Hubert _ Heywood also interviewed the Board requesting that his two children in grades seven and eight he allowed to come to Exeter Public (School. The board decided to allow Mr. Heywood to bring his child ren in but the regular monthly fee must be paid in advance. Mr. G. G. Gardiner, Inspector of Public Schools for South Huron, was present and discussed various matters with the board. Mr. Claude Rlowes reported an attendance of 225 an increase of 35 pupils over the school year 1948-49. The board granted Mrs. Grace Armstrong the usual fee for at tending Summer School. The board requested Mr. Claude Blowes to revise his list of supplies to meet the Board's requirements. al to Z Meet After Forty Years Mr. Pat Reid had a pleasant surprise recently when his brother David, whom he last saw in Ireland forty years ago, visit ed with him. ,The brothers en joyed talking over old times in the homeland. Mr. and Mrs. David Reid .left Thursday to take in tli,e Toronto Exhibition and will return home to Iowa by Niagara Falls. ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND TO YOU, ITS PATRONS, PRESENTS FRIDAY, SATURDAY September 9-10 - In Teclmicolor - ‘The Streets of Laredo’ ★ William Holden ★ William Bendix Ar Macdonald Carey ★ Mona Freeman The Stirling story of frontier life with the Texas Rangers. CARTOON and ADDITIONAL SHORT MONDAY, TUESDAY September 12 -13 Ar Loretta Young Ar Van Johnson ★ Rudy Vallee ‘Mother Is a Freshman’ ■ - In Technicolor - It’s youthful « . * It’s mirthful . » . It’s romantic . * PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL CARTOON and ADDITIONAL SHORT WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY September 14 - 15 TWO BIG FEATURES ‘Dynamite’ and ‘Special Agent’ Reckless powder monkeys laughing at death! ‘ * PlUS - A thrill-swept ride as special agents hit the rails* Mrs. Elmore Harness, Mr. and Mrs, Maxwell Harness, and Greg ory, and Mrs. Grace Wilson visit ed with Mrs, Louise Bechry in Flint Mich., Monday. Miss Margaret Ritchie, don, spent the week-end Miss Alice Handford. Mrs. Jacob Wildfong of .Ester- ville, Sask., visited with Mrs. Amos Wildfong for a few days last week. Mrs. Christina North- cott and Mrs. Rebecca Aidworth, both of Stratford, also visited recently with Mrs. Wildfong. Mrs. John Christie has re turned to her* home in Calgary, Alberta, after a pleasant six weeks’ visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J, A. Traquair, of John Street. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Johns spent a few days in Toronto and attended the Exhibition. ABERDEEN HALL, KIRKTON Music By THE SHAMROCKS Admission 500 Wednesday & Thursday, Sept. 21 & 22 MonsterParade FOOT RACES Commencing at 1:00 p.m. sharp at the South End Pillars "X J With CKNX Ranch Boys Exhibits Must Remain on Grounds until 5 p.m. Three Bands will be in attendance, P.A. System PRIZES FOR THE FOLLOWING: Business Float ...15.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 Decorated Car ...10.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 Freak Outfit .....7.00 5.00 3.00 Decorated Bicycle 2.00 1.00 .50 Best School in 1st 2nd All Ot hers Costume ...........8.00 6.00 3.00 e ach Admission 500 H.S. Students 250 Cars 250 P.S. Children Free f k. Grandstand Performance MOJO, THE CLOWN EARL HEYWOOD (Canada’s No. 1 Cowboy) X Trials of Speed 2.17 Trot or Pace Purses: $200 each 3% to enter Every Heat A Race 5 to enter or no race Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10 (3 heats) J $3,000 IN PRIZES — WRITE FOR PRIZE LIST A. G. Hicks, President. Clark Fisher, Sec.-Treas. I Preview Wednesday Evening, September 21 Fairchild Trick Riders Joan, Ross, Barbara and Lee Fairchild i Fair Night - September 22-8 p.m IN FRONT OF GRANDSTAND —- Other Features of Program - ★ Ben Lucas, cartoonist and master of ceremonies ★ Shirley* the dancer > Mojo, the clown ★ Paul Brothers ★ Joan Ross, Australian bull whip artist Admission: Adults 500, Children 250