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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-03-08, Page 14Page 12 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 8, 1951 Mr. and Mrs. William May spent lust week-end in Hamit-1 ton. I ......................., ... .............. J COMING EVENTS FIELD CROP COMPETITION — The Exeter Agricultural Society will hold a field crop competi tion in Beaver Oats. Parties wishing to enter the competition should get in touch with Harry Strang, Albert Keys or Clark Fisher. 1:8c CARD PARTY — Eastern Star Card Party, Friday, March 9, in the Eastern Star Rooms, Exeter, lc ‘ THE FAMILY WASH” — a 3- act play from Brucefield will be held on March 14, at 8:30 p.m., in West McGillivray Hall. Spon sored by the W.A. of the Brins ley United Church. Admission 50 cents and 25 cents. 8c PLAY- — “The Family Wash” by the Brucefield Young People, to be held in the Opera House, Friday, April 6. Auspices of Exeter Chapter No. 222 O.E.S. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French. Sc DANCE REUNION — Old Kip pen Gang Friday, March 30, dancing 9-1; Exeter Legion Hall. Let's plan a real old get-together. Norway Airman Tells Lions About Country Lieut. Norway, course R.C.A.F. guest speaker of the Lions Club, Friday evening In fairly good English he an interesting account of way’s history, her schools the sports carried on “Contrary to belief” skiing is popular in only a small portion of the country,” sa’id the speaker. With its two thousand miles of coast line most of it slopes steeply in to the sea. Farther inland skiis are used as the country is most ly mountainous much like our British Columbia, The climate compares with that of Canada and is tempered by the Gulf Stream. Seventy per cent of Norway’s area is barren land, mountain, moor or glacier, uninhabitable by man. Only about four per tillable. The population about three and a half The language both and spoken differs greatly there being as many as six to nine pronunciations for a single word. People living in the south of Norway do not understand the 8:15;language of those of the north. Stan Wong, of Oslo who is receiving a of instruction at Station Centralia, was Exeter last, gave Nor and the cent is numbers million, written BAKING & RUMMAGE SALE - Saturday, Marell 10, 3 p.m., in the Library basement, under the auspices of James Street Junior Auxiliary, 8 c Lieut Wong was introduced J. B. Creech and the thanks the club was extended by A. Snider. by of L. THEATRE Phone 421 Previews its Coming Attractions A report of the recent scrap paper drive was given by R. Jermyn. The amount collected was just under twelve tons and realized $17 8.85 for the Exeter Boy Scouts and Cubs. R. C. Dinney reported that eleven li u n d r e d letters had been ..sent out for the Christmas Seal Campaign and that $113.00 had been received. The amount contributed last year was $525. FRIDAY & SATURDAY March 9 and 10 ‘To Please a Lady’ tJt Clark Gable ★ Barbara Stanwyck The air is electric with action when Gable takes crazy stunts to please a lady , . . MONDAY & TUESDAY Marell 12 and 13 ‘Peggy’ (Colour) -A- Dianna Lynn > Charles Coburn It’s a jamboree of laugh-loaded excitement and gaiety in breath taking technicolour! Grading Station To Open This Week Exeter Egg Grading Station has applied for a government license and is expected to open for business this week. The station will be managed by R. E. Witmer and son in connection with Middlesex Creameries Ltd., and is located in the White building, corner of Ann and Main streets. The firm will buy eggs and retail eggs and butter. Earl Witmer, an airforce ve teran of World War II, will con tinue his ice and produce deli very besides managing the egg firm. Hensail Business Block Renovation Cost $11,000 WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY March 14 and 15 ‘Crisis’ ★ Cary Grant ★ Jose Ferrer Carefree Gary Grant on a gay holiday with his lovely bride, walks right into danger! Music Students Pass Exams Jean McDonald, Jocelyn and Phyllis Mahoney, all pupils of Miss Nancy Wright, were suc cessful in passing piano exami nations. Jocelyn and Phyllis were approved by the Western Conser vatory of music while Jean pass ed the tests at the Toronto Con servatory. MATINEES SATURDAY AND HOLIDAYS AT 2:30 P.M. ‘‘And see this bear rug on the floor,” said the garrulous explor er. “I shot it in Alaska. It was a case of him or me.” ‘‘Well,” yawned the weary listener, “the bear certainly makes a better rug,” * * * * Shaving was originally a pro tective ’m easu r e, since long beards were easy for oppon ents in combat to seize. ■----------------------------------------- --------------------- ----------------------------------’■ Old Time Dance Legion Hall Wednesday/ March 14 NELS HOWE and the Canadian Ramblers i SPONSORED BY THE EXETER LEGION A- —-R) B—----- ------. ----------—— ........................—--------II Fourth Annual SEED FAIR SPONSORED BY THE HURON CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Clinton Collegiate Institute Fri. and Sat., Mar. 9 and 10 $500 in Prizes Special Educational Displays on Soil Conservation Special Programs on Friday Evening and Saturday Afternoon Auction Sale of 10-Busliel Lots Saturday Afternoon Seed Judging Competition Saturday Morning Everybody Welcome Admission Free II IH ..............................................■-..................... ..................................... ... .................. .................................... Mr. Ed Fink, of Hensall, who conducts a tinsmithing and plum ing establishment is an enter prising and energetic young bus inessman. in November of 1950 he purchased the Petty Block on Main St. from Mrs. G. L. Smith, of St. Marys, owned by her father, the late G. C. Pettty, who built the first house in Hen sail. The block was built over 60 years ago by the late Robert Paterson. Mr. Fink is renovating this block into six smart up-to-date apartments at a cost of $11,000. Five apartments are completed and the sixth will be completed within a month. Each apt. is heated and insulated with a hree-foot ceiling, built-in cup boards, clotliesclosets, hot and cold water and a three piece bath in every apt. A new cement entrance will be erected and a four car garage will be built this summer. Car pentering work is being done by Lloyd Mousseau, R. Simpson, Len Purdy; decorating, Bryan Kyle; plumbing and heating system by Fred Peters, Leonard Noakes, Pete Moir, Don Cowan, Bob Doig, Charles Fee, Don Flear, the latter employees of Mr. Fink, who are doing the work in their spare time. Easter Theme For Wohelo Class Miss Winnie Grey presided for the monthly Wohelo Class meet ing which was held in the Unit ed Church Sunday School room on Monday night, March 5. “Jesus on the Cross” was the theme for the devotional period taken by Mrs. J. Blackwell. Shir ley Chapman read the scripture passage. Mrs. D. Kyle offered prayer. Several items of business were discussed. It was decided to post pone until fall the Variety pro gram. The April meeting will feature the presentation of films in charge of Rev. Rogers. Shir ley Chapman and Jean McAllis ter will arrange program. Mrs. D. Kyle and Gladys Luker were named to look after lunch. This meeting will be open to the congregation. An exceptionally fine topic, “What Easter Says to Us”, was given by Mrs. J. Corbett, Several games followed under the direction of Shirley Flynn. Mrs. Rogers, convener of the lunch committee, and her assist ants served dainty refreshments. There was a splendid attendance. Hensail Students Pass Music Exams At a recent music examination at the Royal Conservatory of Music held in London the fol lowing pupils of Mr. John R. Nicol, A.C.C.M., were successful in passing the following exams: Marilyn Mousseau, grade 6, pass; Maja Roobal, grade 3, honours; Elaine Bell, grade 2, honours; Marilyn Eyre, grade 2, honours; Bonnie Kyle, grade 1, first class honours; Margaret Smillie, grade 1, honours. MacGregor-MacLaren A quiet wedding was solemniz ed at the residence of Rev. W.A. Young Guelph when Bertha Mar garet MacLaren, daughter of Mrs. Edna Corbett, Hensail, and the late Fred Corbett, was mar ried to John Archibald MacGre gor, son of Mr. and Mrs. John MacGregor , Hensail. The bride wore a navy gabardine suit with matching accessories and corsage of roses. The matron of honor. Mrs. William MacLaren, Exeter, chose a gray suit with navy ac cessories and corsage of roses. The groom was attended by Wil liam MacLaren of Exeter. For their Wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. MacGregor motored to Florida. They will reside in Hensail. Harbinger? Donald MacLaren, Ronnie Mc Kenzie, Bill Kerslake and Gra ham Farquhar are sure it is spring. They found a live snake up the C.N.R. tracks Saturday last and are keeping it as a sou venir. Land Sells For $27,000 Four parcels of lands with Home Economist Writes For T-A This week the Times-Advocate introduces a new feature for its lady readers — “Feminine Fancies” — a regular column of Women’s news and views by Miss Bernice Leckie, home economics teacher at tSe high school. Miss Leckie’s first article, which appears on page eight, de scribes the homemaking course she teaches at the school. Her column, just like the subject she’s teaching will deal with the many things that interest the homemaker — sewing, cooking, planning meals, keeping house, fashions caring for children etc. A native of Sarnia, Miss Lec kie graduated from the Univer sity of Western Ontario in 1949 where she specialized In home economics. After taking a year at OOF, she joined the staff at ! the local high school. buildings, including 100-acre 100-acre farms and part of lots in the townships of Tuckersmith and Hay, properties of the late Dr. A. Moir, realized the price of $27,000 at an auction sale held on the property of the late Dr, Moir, one mile south of Hensail highway 4. Edward Elliott, Clin ton, was auctioneer. In a trap shoot at Waterloo County Fish and Game Club grounds, Jack Anderson of Hen- sall was high gun. He 'broke 96 out of 100 of the flying clay birds, at the 16-yard distance. Leon and Wilfred Hartman broke 46 out of 50 each. In the skeet division Harry Bragg, Waterloo, was top scorer, breaking 49 out of 50 of the double house fliers. Shooters were persent from Hen sail, Brantford, Galt and Gode rich. Euchre Winners A euchre and dance was held in the town hall, sponsored by I. O.O.F. and Amber Rebekah Lodges. Winners were Mrs. Dic- kert, Kippen; Mrs. Ross Richard son, Hensall; W. D. Wilson, Brucefield; Lome Hay, Hensall; and Mrs. A. Blatchford. Surprise Social A pleasant social afternoon was spent at the home of Mrs.’ Pearl Passmore Tuesday, March 6, when Mrs. Passmore enter tained neighbours to honour Mrs. W. R. Davidson, prior to her departure to join Mr. Davidson in Port Colborne. The afternoon was spent in playing cards and while seated at the spacious din ing table centered with a beauti ful bouquet of daffodils, Mrs. Al Kerslake presented Mrs. David son with an electric tea kettle. Norma Passmore and Joan Kers lake made the presentation of the daffodils to Mrs. Davidson. Although taken completely by surprise, Mrs. Davidson made a very fitting reply and invited the neighbours to visit her at her new home. Mr. and Mrs. David son have been residents of Hen sall for the past nineteen years. Ladies* Auxiliary Honours Member The Hensall Ladies’ Auxiliary at their March meeting held in the Legion Hall Tuesday evening- had as their guest Miss Emily Hoyle, Stratford, Zone Command er. In her remarks to the Auxi liary Miss Hoyle stressed the assets of service—loyalty and comradeship. Miss Hoyle was presented with a gift as a re membrance from the Auxiliary, Mrs. Fred Beer doing the hon ours. Mrs. Harold Bonthron, execut ive member, was installed into office by Miss Hoyle and the following were admitted into membership: Mrs. S. Thurtell, Mrs, M. Walker and Mrs. Minnie Sangster. In recognition of her splendid services to the Auxi liary, Mrs. F. Beer, past presi dent, was presented with a gift. The ladies favoured Saturday night bingoes to begin in April, with the following appointed to look after same: Mrs. W. Smale, Mrs. F. Beer, Mrs. A. Clark, Mrs. J. Drysdale, Mrs. R. Smale. Mrs. W. O. Goodwin won the mystery prize. Plans were drawn up for the Masonic Banquet to be held the end of March for which the ladies will cater for. Miss Hoyle was accompanied by s'everal of the Stratford Auxiliary officers and an invitation was extended to the Hensall ladies to visit Stratford branch April 23. Mrs. Alice Joynt reported on treats sent to foui’ sick members. Mrs. Joynt and Mrs. A. Foster were extended a vote of thanks for their splendid work in this connection. The chair was taken by the president, Mrs. E. Dick. Refreshments were served. Personal Items Mrs. E. Norminton has re turned home from Clinton hos pital, where she has been a patient suffering from a frac tured ankle in an accident at S.S. 6, Hay, where she teaches. She slipped and fell on some ice. Mrs. P. A. Ferguson is relieving for Mrs. Norminton during her illness. Mr. and Mrs. L. Mickle, Mr. and Mrs. J. McAllister, Mr. and Mrs. S. Rannie attended the an nual “At Home Dance” of "the South Huron District High School held in the auditorium last Fri day evening. Mrs. Bertha Moir has accepted a position at Middleton’s Drug. 'Miss Pearl McLeod, who ha^s been a very efficient clerk, has accepted another* position. John Anderson, William Kyle, of ’Kippen, T. Sherritt and Sam Dougall of Hensall, Chester Lee of Seaforth, members of Kippen Gun Club, will attend a shoot at Duart Wednesday, March 14, to try again for the London Winery Trophy which they captured last year, Wallace Trann of Crystal City, Mail., is visiting with his aunt, Mrs, J. D, Stewart. Don't Miss the Anniversary Salo at Tudor’s commencing Thurs* day, March 8. Be sure to sec the Remnant Table. Masons Hold Service For Edgar Willis Mr. Edgar F, Willis, a well known resident of Exeter, passed away Friday evening last in Victoria Hospital, London, aged 77 years. Mr, Willis has not been in good health for some time. He was born at Rogerville, north of Exeter, and was a bar ber by trade. As a young man he spent a few years in Winni peg before returning to Exeter over 45 years ago, Forty-four years ago this coming April lie was united in marriage with Elizabeth Ann Willis, his be reaved widow. Mrs. Willis is con fined to the home, the results of an accident two years ago when she fractured her hip. For a number of years Mr. Willis was bailiif of the Fifth Division Court of Huron County. He was a member of Trivitt Memorial Church, of the Masonic Order, the Oddfellows and Wood men of the World. Besides his widow he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Bertha Edwards, of Detroit. The funeral Monday afternoon was held from the R. C. Dinney funeral home conducted by Rev. C. L. Langfor^ assisted by Rev. M. A. Hunt, of Mitchell. Service at the graveside was under the auspices of Lebanon Forest Lodge. The pallbearers w ere Messrs. George Lawson, E. A. Howald, Nelson .Stanlake, Well ington Hern, W. J. Smith and Garnet Johns, Attending the funeral from a distance were Mrs, B. Edwards and daughter-in-law, Mrs. R. Davis; Mr, and Mrs. H. Thomp son, Thomas Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Mart-in Burns, Jean and Edward, all of Detroit, and Mr. Arthur Luxton, of South Bend, Ind. 'The Family Wash’ Three-Act Royalty Play from Brucefield Centralia United Church Mon., Mar. 12 8:30 P.M. Sponsored by Centralia Choir ADMISSION 500 & 250 Mixed Bridge to Be Held in Canadian Legion Hall Tues./ March 13 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by Ladies’ Bowling Club in Aid of Hospital Fund ' ADMISSION 750 Marathon Bridge Will Be Held in April Euchre Sponsored by Hurondale W.I. Legion Hall Fri., March 16 Proceeds for Hospital Fund Admission 500 LUNCH SERVED ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND Presents For Your Pleasure The Following Attractions FRIDAY & SATURDAY March 9 and 10 ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ The biggest musical under the sun! In technicolour! - Starring - ★ Betty Hutton ★ Howard Kell And Many Others SHORTS TWO SHOWS — 7:30 & 9:30 MONDAY & TUESDAY March 12 and 13 - Adult Entertainment - A most unusual picture! A Hollywood story. ★ William Holden ★ Gloria Swanson NEWSREEL & SHORTS ONE SHOW — 8:00 ...... .1 "... ! .1 I ...in .1 I .............I ................. ■..■■■■■■■■■■■ ..........■ New and Old Time Friday/ March 9 LEGION HALL MUSIC BY SHAMROCKS Admission 500 Everybody Welcome ■----------------------------*------------------------”----------»---------■-------------—l I ......................................................................................................... ..... . ■ By Popular Request THE EXETER LEGION PRESENTS ,zCoveralls,/ The Sensational 3-Act Play by the Elimville W.I. Legion Hall Wednesday, March 21 ■ B PREACHING MISSION CO-OPERATIVE LENTEN SERVICES Wed., March 7 to Palm Sun., March 18 Evening Services at 8:00 Sun. Morning Services at 10:00 will be sponsored by the Evangelical United Brethren Churches of Crediton, Dashwood, and Zurich Guest Minister: DR. E. S. FAUST of Kalamazoo, Michigan — Services As Follows — ZURICH: MAR. 7 - 11 (A.M.) CREDITON: MAR. 11 (P.M.)-14 DASHWOOD: MAR. 15-18 ■ Saturday Night DANCES This Saturday Night Exeter Legion Memorial Hall Music by the MERV HALL SEXTET SPOT DANCES Admission 750 Dancing 9-12 . - .........................................................................—-------a M ■■■........................■■■—................. ...............---— ..-—I Lad ies and Gentlemen I You Won’t Want to Miss 'Easter Parade' The showing of the latest aFashions for 1951” SPONSORED BY BETA SIGMA PHI SORORITY In Cooperation with the Following Local Merchants Melvin’s Anderson’s McKnight & Walper Buswell’s Southcott Bros. Chainway Jones & May Millinery by Anne Wray, of London, and 1951 Bridal Ensemble from Garber’s Ladies’ Wear, London Make-up by Beauty Counsellor Hair Stylings by Tomlinson Hairdressing AN ADDED FEATURE: Six Gentlemen Modelling the Latest Styles in Men’s Wear Wednesday, March 14 8:30 p.m. S.H.D.H.S. GYMTORIUM Admission 650, Students 500, Children 350 HOME-MADE FUDGE AND DOOR PRIZES ..................................... ...................... ........... .....■