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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-10-06, Page 121 & J THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 6, 1949 Rev. C. W. and Mrs. Down are visiting with their son, John, in Toronto, \ Mr. and Mrs? E. R. Hopper and family visited in Brussels and Wingham on, Sunday last. Mr. R, N. Rowe, Miss Vera. Rowe and Mr. and Mrs. James (Smith visited in Hamilton on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dodds and family, of Harriston, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hatter, of Ailsa Craig, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hatter on Sunday. HENSALL Loomis» Kirkpatrick of Chase, Maryland, Mrs. Gardiner and Mrs. Robt, Ah* Previews its Coming Attractions THURS., FRI., SAT. October 6-7-8 ‘You Gotta Stay Happy’ Joan Fontaine * Jinuny Stewart It’s th© type of comedy the whole family enjoys. Mrs. Chevy Robert .... Hopkins of Hinsdale, III., U.S.A., visited last week with the latter’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh MeMnrtrie, and Mrs. Agnes Farquhar, and bro­ ther, Mr. Alien Cochrane. Mr. and Mrs. George gangster i aof Portage La Prairie are spend­ ing some time here owing to the serious illness of the former’s mother. Mrs. Letitia gangster. • Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mac- Martin were recent visitors with their uncle and aunt, Mr, and Mrs. F. G. Bonthron. Mr. and Mrs. WHiiam Cook of- London spent the week-end with" the former's mother, Mrs. Dev­ lin. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hyde spent a few days recently in Toronto. Mrs. Eugene Westeudorpe and son, who have spent the summer months with the former’s par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. E. Hemphill have moved to London where Mr. Westeudorpe has recently purchased a home. , Mr. Alt* Scholl underwent an appendix operation in St. Jo­ seph’s week, him a i Hospital, London, this His many friends .wish speedy recovery. MON., TUES,, WED. October 10 - 11 - 12 MATINEE Monday, October 10, at 2:30 KIRKTON Jean> Watson of Toronto and Mrs. Egbert Rath- Thorndale visited with Mrs. Harold Rath-burn and Mrs. Alex Irvine Announcements Birth, Death and Marriage Notices are inserted free of charge. Card of Thanks t»Qc, In Memorlam Notice 50c for single verse. 25c extra for each additional verse, En­ gagements 50c. BIRTHS BOSSENBERRY — At Strathroy General Hospital on Tuesday, September 27, and Mrs. Alvin Grand Bend, a rieia Lynn. , 1949, to Mr. Bossenberry of daughter, Pat- Mrs. IB r u c e Cann of Clinton are happy to announce the arrival of their daughter (Sylvia Saakje), in Clinton Public Hospital on Friday, September 30, a sister for Susy, CANN—• Mr, and Crediton Group Meets The Crediton C o m m u n i t y Youth Fellowship opened the season’s -activities with the an­ nual election .of officers held in the United Church. The opening worship was led by Norma Fahrner. The election results are as follows: president, Elaine Mitchell; Viva-President, Margaret Rutz; Secretary, Eunice King; Treasurer, Ifene Flnk- beiner. Department Convenors aie: . Worship and Fellowship, Joyce Chambers; Missions and Evangelism, N o r m a Fahrner; Christian Citizenship, Delores Schenk; Christian Stewardship, Rosalie Mack; Pianists, Ruth Swartz and Delores Pfaff, The next meeting will be held on October 24 in the Evangelical i Church. held in election DUNKIN—At the nursing home of Mrs. G. Hunter on Friday, September 30, 1949, to LAC and Mrs. Don Dunlti n, a daughter, Gail Joanne, a sister for Edwin. MASON—At St. Joseph’s Hospi­ tal, London, on Saturday, Sep­ tember 24, 1949, to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mason, R.R. 1, Dashwood, a daughter (Lynda Mae), a sister for Shirley. DEATHS :ion Friday, Oct. 14 Presentationdecs and Dance\ EXETER OPERA HOUSE 1 /• v Paper Drive To Be Held in Exeter Saturday, October 22 and visit Caro- FOR MR. AND MRS GEORGE KELLETT Miss holi- Skating WcicL, Fri. and Sat. Due to circumstances beyond control of the Scouts and Cubs, the paper drive date has been changed to Exeter Roller Skating Rink (Two Blocks West Of Southcott Bros. Store) FARQUHAR HALL Music By x THE SHAMROCKS Everybody Welcome Mooresville Hall Items of Social and Personal Interest in and Arpund Exeter The Times-Advocaie is always pleased to publish th,es© items. We and our readers arc interested in you and your friends, Phope 31w Mr. William Birney, of Toron­ to, and Mrs. Lois Ferguson, Of Winnipeg, are visiting at the home of Mr. E, R. Hopper, Mi’. Birney and liis sister are making arrangements for the auction sale of the household effects Of tlieir mother, Mrs. Charles Bir­ ney, The latter, who resides with,, her daughter, is well up in years and enjoys fairly good health, Mr, B. M. Francis was in Chat- I ham Thursday and Friday at-‘ tending a meeting of the Ontario Cemetery Association. Mrs. Fran­ cis accompanied him .and visited with relatives at Comber. Dr. H. H. and Mrs. Cowen, Mr, and .Mrs. H. L. Sturgis and E. H. Howey were at Listowel Friday evening attending the opening ceremonies of the new Listowel High School. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Fisher, of Montreal, visited with Mr, and Mrs, Clark Fisher over the week­ end. They left her© to visit with Mr, and Mrs. J. G, Davis in Kin­ cardine. ,Mr. Fisher recently re­ tired as manager of the Domin­ ion Bank in Montreal. A beautiful basket of flowers was placed in the James Street United Church Sunday in mem­ ory of the late William Baker by Mrs, Baker and family. Mrs, Neil Gillespie, of Toronto, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kestle. Mrs. M. McAvoy Annie Sanders spent days at Grand Bend with Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Gill and fam­ ily. Mr. and Mr. Melburn Green­ wood and family, of Munro, visit­ ed at the home .of Mr. and Mrs. Hedley May on Sunday. Mr. Archie Allison of Billings, Montana, spent a few days here with Thames his son lina. Mrs. George Hay, accompanied by her granddaughter, Joan Dett- mer, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Murray at Berwick, N-S., for a couple of weeks. Mr. and Mrs, Melvin Gardiner have returned home after an ex­ tended trip to the Pacific Coast. They visited with relatives in Saskatchewan and Alberta and motored through the Rockies, a trip that is .most enchanting and at times thrilling and dangerous as you gaze down the steep clifl’S from a narrow ledge of rock. They .returned home through the States visiting Yellowstone Park. Mr. Arnold Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Weber, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Weber, spent last week at .Manitoujin Island, Sud­ bury and North Bay, While at Ma'nitoulin they attended the cattle sale; at Little Current and returned with a carload. ( Mr. Paul Johns and Margaret Anne, of Montreal, visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Neil and Mr. and Mrs, Howard Johns. Friday, Oct.'7 New and Old Time zr Music by the AVALON ORCHESTRA Admission 500 Honour Fullarton Couple A large crowd of friends' and relatives gathered in Fullarton Hall on Friday evening to hon­ our Mr. and Mrs Walter Mc­ Dougald on their recent mar­ riage. The bride is the former Marion Sawyer of Mt. Pleasant. An address was read by Allan McDougall and the young couple was presented with a studio couch, and smoker stand by Lloyd Cole, David Davis and Austin Nairn, The recipients both expressed sincere thanks for the gifts. The evening was spent in cards and dancing. The music was supplied by Siemens’ orches­ tra, Mitchell, with Frank Har­ mer as floor manager. A bount­ eous lunch was served by the women, Mr. and Mrs. McDougald will reside on the groom’s farm, R.R. 1, Munro. and .their if Benefit FOR MR. AND MRS. WILFRED HUNKIN EXETER ARENA Tuesday, Oct. 18GOLLEN — Suddenly in Thed­ ford, Ontario, on Thursday, September 29, 19 49, Sarah Hartle, beloved wife of the late Amal Gollen, in her seventy­ sixth year. , Funeral service was held on Monday, with in­ terment in Grand Bend Ceme­ tery. relatives in Exeter Road. Leaving to in Raleigh, North Mrs. and Mr. burn of Mr. and and Mr. this week. Mrs, Thomas Crew has re­ turned from Ottawa having spent the past two weeks with friends. Mrs, W. S. Cluff, Don and Paul, of Wiarton, spent part of the past week with Mr. and Mrs. I, N. Marshall. Mrs. Harold Rathburn is holi­ daying with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dempater at Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rath- burn and son, George, of Gran­ ton, were Sunday guests with Ira and Mrs. Marshall. » Mrs. Effie Kirkby of St. Marys and Miss Velma Doupe of Lon­ don spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Doupe. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Kelk and family of London called on friends in the village this week. Maurice was a former Kirkton boy and is now employed'* with the Kelvinator people at London. Mrs. Truman Tufts spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs. L. Funnell, at Woodstock. DANCE — Keep Friday, Novem­ ber 4 open for the first big dance of the season sponsored by the Exeter Girls* Softball Team. BAZAAR — The Ladies* Guild of Trivitt Church will hold a Bazaar and Tea on Saturday, November 26, at 3 p.m., in the Parish Hall. THAMES ROAD ANNIVERSARY — October 23; 11 a.m.-Rev. Wilfred J. Woolfrey, of Clinton; 7:30 p.m.-Rev. V. J. Dahms, of Crediton. 6c COMING EVENTS 1 J r 15 Rounds of ChicWii 10 Rounds of Turkeys Opera House ADMISSION 350 LEWIS—In Kirkton on Satur­ day, October 1, 1949, Cather­ ine Matilda Lewis, aunt of Mrs. Claude M. Farrow, Exe­ ter, in her eighty-eighth year. MARRIAGES NASH-MILLER—At the Church, Elimville, on day, September 24, 1949, Mil­ dred Claire, daughter of Sam­ uel Miller and Miller, to Milan of Mr. and Mrs. Leamington, by Mair. United Satur- the late Mrs. W. Nash, son Edward Nash, Rev. William ENGAGEMENTS M rs. Ida M. Creech The d^eath took place on Thursday last of Ida M. Slaught, widow of the late Norman . W, Creech, brother of R. N. Creech, of Exeter, after an illness of some months. She is survived by a son, Chester, of Vancouver, and a daughter, Mrs. Olive Cooper, of Cincinatti. The funeral took place on .Saturday from the fune­ ral home of Thorpe Brothers, Brantford, to the Mount Hope Cemetery in Brantford. R. N. Creech attended the funeral. He was called home while he and Mrs. Creech were visiting friends in Detroit for a few days. Undergoes RepairsChurch Mr. Walter Cutbush has been engaged in pointing up the brick work of the James Street church. The door to the church shed, which has been in bad repair for several months, has been re­ paired and enlarged. Committee Visits Forest A committee from the James Street Forest nection tion of they called on Mr. and Mrs. Ted Davies, who are now comfortably settled in their fine new home. United Church was in Monday evening in con- with the interior decora- the church. While there, ^Notice D.D.G.M. FRED J. BOYCE will be present at the meeting of Exeter Lodge No. 67, I.O.O.F. Tuesday, October 11 to install the officers. All Brethren Are Invited E. L. GIBSON, N.G. E. A, HO WALD, Sec. "Anchors Aweigh team... singing, dancing, clowning! Song hits L. MATINEE Every Saturday and Holiday At 2:36 PAL 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. EARL dKEYWOOD and Ms CKNX Barn Dance Gang This dance is being spon­ sored by the Exeter Base­ ball Club. All proceeds are to help Harry Holtzmann defray expenses of leg in­ jury- Elizabeth Ann Falkenberg Mrs./ Elizabeth Ann Falken- bery, aged forty, of R.R. 1 Arva, the former Elizabeth Smith, of Stephen Township, died at Vic­ toria Hospital, London, Sunday. Thrown from a car on Friday night, she had been unconscious from the time of the accident until her death. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Laing, Cromarty, Ontario, announce the engagment of their only daugh­ ter, Hazel Agnes, to Mr. Howard Bruce Eves, younger sou of Mr. and Mrs. Norman L. Eves, Moose Jaw, Sask, The wedding will take place October 19 in Cromarty •Presbyterian Church at 3 o’clock. BAZAAR — To be held by the Order of the Eastern Star, on Saturday, October 15, in the Canadian Legion rooms. Home baking, fancy work and aprons. Teh served 3 to 6. 6:13c Sat. Night - 8 p.m. Another Sparkling and Fascinating Program Everyone Can Enjoy ' HEAR Rev. C. N. Washington Colored Evangelist of Toledo, Ohio Meet Us CLINTON TOWN HALL Legion' Bingo LEGION ROOMS Saturday Night Thursday, October 6 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Elliott an­ nounce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Mary Geneva, to Elmer John, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Rowe, the marriage to take place Saturday, October 8. c Mrs. Emma L. Clark, Craig St., London, Ont,, wishes to an­ nounce the engagement of her daughter, Dorothy Mae, to Ed­ ward Allen Schenk, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo C. Schenk, of Crediton, the marriage to take place on Saturday, October 15, at 2 p.m. in St. Jame's (West­ minster) Anglican Church, Lon­ don, Ont. c CARDS OF THANKS Mrs. William Gaiser, Crediton, wishes to thank her many friends who so kindly remem­ bered her in any way while a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, and after returning home. c Mr, and Mrs. Fred J. Nell wish to thank the friends, neigh­ bors and relatives who so kindly remembered Mr. Neil with treats, cards and flowers while a patient in Victoria Hospital. 6c Mrs. Godfrey Wein and family wish to express their deepest ap­ preciation to all neighbors, re­ latives and friends for the beau­ tiful floral tributes and messages of comfort during their recent deep sorrow in the passing away of a beloved husband and father. Special thanks to Rev. J. V. Dahms and Dr. M. C. Fletcher; also to Mrs. Dahms, Ruth Swartz, Mrs. Emery Fahrner and to Mr. Dinney and Mr. Knowles, and to those who so kindly loaned tlieir ears. , © Thersa Eimmer wishes to thank all her friends who so kindly remembered her with cards, flowers and treats and visits while a patient at St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital and since return­ ing home. 6* Mrs. Henry Decker Sr. wishes to thank those who visited her and also all who so kindly re­ membered her with cards, flow­ ers and treats while a . patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, and since returning home. * Goderich Arena Under Way Turning of the first sod for th© now Goderich arena took place Thursday afternoon of last week. Grading commenced at once with .officials of the con­ struction company and the arena committee watching proceedings. It is understood the new building Is to be completed* with artificial Ice, and ready for use by Decem­ ber 24. Cost of the arena is est­ imated at E.D.H.S. Board —Continued from Page One Per A. Chambers chase six Jensen & factory to tee and built according to the principal’s specifications. Carried. Per K. H. Johns and E. Cham­ bers that the Board approve of drain connections and sidewalk level suggested by the foreman for the construction company. Carried. .Per A. J. Kalbfleisch and A. J. Masse that the bus routes be adopted by the Board as planned by Mr. Guenther and the secre­ tary with the addition of two and a half miles once a day on the county highway in South Usborne. Carried, Adjournment per E. Cham­ bers. E.W. Morgan and that the Board pur­ teachers’ desks from Co. at a price satis- the Property Commit- E. D. Howey,Sec. Celebrate Silver Wedding Mr. and Mrs, J. Leonard Har­ ris, who observed their twenty­ fifth wedding anniversary on Saturday, October 1, celebrated it at their home, lot IS, Con­ cession 11, Usborne, on Sunday. Dinner was served to about twenty guests. The table was tastefully decorated with flowers and was centered with a three- tier wedding cake, topped with a tiny bouquet of. flowers. Those assisting with the dinner were Mrs. .Howard Fanson, Mrs, Mel­ vin Gardiner, Miss Audrey Scott, Miss Ilene Fansorn and Miss Ina Harris.* Mr. and Mrs. -Harris re­ ceived the best wishes ,of those present together wijh many beautiful silver gifts. Guests were present from London, Ayl­ mer, Munro and Cromarty. The immediate family and one grand­ child were present. GREENWAY Anniversary services will be held in the United Church on j Sunday at 11:15 a.m. and 7:30 1 p.m. Rev. C. E. Beacom of Wat- ’ ford, ■ a former minister, will be I the guest speaker. Sunday School will be at 10:15 a.m. We extend sympathy to the family and relatives of Mrs. A. Gollen, who passed away last Friday. Mr, and Mrs. Ross Brown and daughters visited recently with relatives at Collingwood. Master Victor Winterburn of Toronto is visiting with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bullock. Mr. and Mrs. William Hicks and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Hicks of Parkhill spent the week-end with relatives in Cairo, Mich. Mrs, J. Snowden and Messrs. Albert and William Bean of Brinsley visited On Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dean Brown. Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson Of Parkhiil visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Milton Pollock and family. Mt. and Mrs. Maurice Murray and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan spent last week at Quebec City. Plan Home And School Club Plans are being made for the organization of a Home and School organization in Exeter. A Home and School club is a non­ partisan, non-commercial and h o ii-s e c t a r I a it organization. Peoples of all races and creeds may become members. H. & S. members are voluntary workers. Anyone? who Is interested in the aims, policy and work of th© club may be a member. A Home and School club exists in order that teachers and parents should study together problems concern­ ing the education <of children. Red Crbss News An executive meeting and packing day will be held Friday, October 14, In the public librarv basement at I:SO p.m. « Friday, Oct. 7 ADMISSION 50c General Admission: Adults 350, Children 250 SKATES SUPPLIED REFRESHMENT BOOTH Hot Dogs, Soft Drinks, Cigarettes Ice Cream, Candy, French Fries ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND TO YOU, ITS PATRONS, PRESENTS FRIDAY, SATURDAY October 7-8 Gary Cooper ★ Anil Sheridan ★ Edmund Lowe Joan Lowing I J kind of wacky, wonderful,The kind of wacky, wonderful, warm-hearted picture tliat’U help you live happier , » DONALD DUCK CARTOON MONDAY, TUESDAY October 10 * 11 ‘The Girl from Jones B ★ Ronald Regan ★ Virginia Mayo W Eddie Bracken ★ Dona Drake It’s a rare, rousing, romantic rampage of mh’tli ftnd merriment about a super-shapely school teacher. PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL CARTOON and TWO ADDITIONAL SHORTS ONE SHOW ONLY on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 8:15 p.m. dosed Wednesday and Thursday Two Complete Shows on Friday and Saturday evenings fit 7:30 and 0:30 p.m. Change of Date for Please have all papers tied securely and outside by 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning. - For informatiori tall 347W, 376 or 41W - Exeter Opera House Every Saturday Night Dance to FRANK TRAHER AND ORCH. Featuring the vocals of Grant McDonald 9:00-12:00 Admission 750 Every Wednesday Night Old Tyme Dance MELODY MAKERS (From Springbank Pavilion) 9:30*12:30 , Admission 75^