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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-03-22, Page 4Page 4 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 22, 1951 boys basketball much praise W.O.S.S.A. ' ! in "B” the The and CENTRALIA and Mrs. the and ItMr. i visited during i with their son < law in Trenton. Mrs. Duffield sick list during We hope to see her out again in the near future. Mrs. George Godbolt is Con­ valescing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Godbolt. Miss Wilda Pollock, R. N. of ' Kitchener was a week-end guest with her sister, Mrs. Lome Hicks. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur MeFalls I visited with their daughter in * London on Monday. ; Mrs. T. Boyes spent the week- ; end with relatives in London. ' Mr. and Mrs. Robert Field, of London, visited last week with the formers parents. ' Mrs. B s Choir tained to ' Mr. and ; in Exeter The pastor, holding lenten church this week been on the B. Gates past week daughter-in- LAFF OF THE WEEK Ask Her If She’s Got A Girl Friend For Me.” has the past week. Hi Highlights The Senior' team deserves winning the basketball championship for second consecutive year, boys showed plenty of fight Friday afternoon defeated Chat­ ham Vocational 32-18 and in the final game edged a strong Kings­ ville team 36-35 in one of the most thrilling games the fans have witnessed this year. Both of the other Exeter, W.O.S.S.A. entrants were victor­ ious in the semi-finals but bowed to strong teams from Waterford and Aylmer in the finals. The Sr. girls won their first game against Watford 37-12 but were defeated by Waterford 26 19 to lose the Championship- they were defending. » The junior boys walked awav ' with their first game trouncing f Stratliroy 67-23 but in the Ayl- ? mer Juniors they were, faced with < superior odds and were defeated 53-31. I During the Easter holidays , ... , , „four members of the Glee Club ! ™ .•? Ii I are going to Toron to to Slllg in the all Ontario Secondary Schools . Mass Chorus. There students are Joan Hopper, Dorothy Pooley, John Haberer and Don Bergie. 7S William Brokenshire William H. Brokenshire, who died at his home. Tuesday in Lucan, was born in Hay Town­ ship and had lived in Lucan and vicinity for 20 years. Surviving are his • wife, two daughters, Mrs. Harry Hill, Ham­ ilton; Mrs. Charles George, Lon­ don; two sons, Samuel, Saska­ toon; Stewart, Hamilton; three sisters, Mrs. Luke Lucas and Mrs. William Bennett, Atwood, and Mrs. John Sims, Exeter, and a brother, Mark. Dashwood. The body rested at the Haskett funeral home, where service was held Thursday, 2 pan., by the Rev. E. M. Cook, Lucan United Church. Burial Grand Bend Cemetery. formers D. Field. Ill dill) 61*S dinner at the home of Mrs. G. F. Penwarden on Saturday evening, Rev. Burton, is services in the The last ser- ig when a good attendance is re­ quested. W.M.S. Christ’s Legacy of Peace was the theme used for the Easter W.M.S, service which opened by all singing, "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind.” The study, "Which Way .Jap­ an’’, was presented with several ladies taking part. Mrs. Lome Hicks was in the chair for the business. The roll call was er verse, reported Hodgson ian Stewardship, was discussed. Silent prayer was offered for our missionary of the year, Mrs. Graham, of India. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Kershaw, Mrs. N. Mit­ chell and Miss Agnes Anderson. answered with an East- The visiting committee ten visits. Mrs. Lloyd gave a talk on Chirst- Supply work Almost all English sparrows in Canada are decended from eight pairs imported from Eng­ land in 1850. Tn step u/itk I t’ gnou/mg needs... New industries, new communities, new sources of oil and iron and power . Canada moves on with amazing strides. And with this expansion come added calls for every form of banking service. Your chartered banks have moved ahead in step with these growing requirements. That is why it now takes 45,000 men and women to do the banking of Canadians — almost double the number of ten years ago. That is why there are now 3,700 branches to serve the expanded needs. Wherever initiative and growth demand it, banking is there — claiming your continued confidence. One of a series Wpm en’s Auxiliaries Amalgamate The first meeting of the newly organized Amalgamated Women’s Auxiliary to R.C.A.F. Station Centralia was held at the station on March 13 at which there were 120 members present. At this meeting the former Airmen’s. Sergeant’s and Officers’ Wives Auxiliaries were merged into one organization and a new slate of officers installed. Mrs. J. Edwards was elected president; Mrs. H. Foster, first vice-ipresident; Mrs. H, Glover, second vice-president; Mrs. Goodille, secretary; and Mrs. Gauthier, deputy; Mrs. Griudlay, treasurer and Mrs. A. Rumball, deputy. The new Auxiliary on its welfare work convenership of Mrs. bard, padre, sports, activities were planned for the coming months. wife of the A varied educational EtfCTRICAl REPAIRS G. will carry under the B. Stib- Protestant program of and social Radio Service The monthly program spon­ sored by the Young People of Huron County over CKNX Wing­ ham will be heard from 4:30 to 5:00 instead The Huron ill sponsor All Appliances at Exeter Radio & Electric Prop.: Don JollyPhone 187-W do IW lie n Foreman: ‘‘Since this is your first day here, Dokes, I will be glad to youra n sw er an y o f questions.” Joe: “ strike ?” of 2:30 this Sun- County executive the program and Y.P.U. members from this dist­ rict will be featured. Does your car act as if it would go on strike? There’s no need for that when you can drive it into the South End for a pick-up tonic. EDGEWOOD Don Middleton attended the meeting of young people on Monday night in Granton. Mr. Eldon Westman is back to school at Medway after hav­ ing an operation a couple of weeks ago. Mrs. Cecil Bowman, Revere teacher attended the teacher’s meeting in Ilderton on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. lin are a son. Miss ed young peoples meeting Mon­ day night. Mr. Gordon Moore had an x-ray on his elbow on Monday afternoon. We are glad to report no bones broke. Mrs. Percy Armitage is spend­ ing a few days at Byranston I this week with friends. j Mrs. Joesph Zuball is under j the care Lucan Mr. called Moore Mr. tended the dance in Lucan the Arena on Friday night. Mr. Ken Garrett has been sick with the flu this week. Mrs. Ormer Burnett, of Lon­ don Township visited with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Westman on Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Middleton attended the Variety Show at Medway on Wednesday night. Miss Grace Lindsay is teach- g Ruth Garrett music. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Middleton and Don attended the last of night school series on Tuesday night at Medway school at Arva. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Barrie, of Woodstock, has bought the farm of Mr. and Mrs. William Bain. Mr. and Mrs. Haysel Perrins attended the funeral of Mr Oscar Perrins at the Chapel of Needhams in London on Wednes­ day last. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bowman attended the Variety show 'on Wednesday night at Arva. Visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Roy Moore on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Paff, of Ailsa Craig and Mr. Kirk, of Arva, Trevor Foster, Blanshard and Bendall and Marys. and Mrs. all smiles Maurice Gordon Mard­ on the birth of Dunlop attend- of Dr. Patterson, of with a sore arm. Arnold Lewis, of Kirkton. on Mr. and Mrs. Ray on Tuesday afternoon, and Mrs. Clare Dunlop at- at and Mrs. Ken and Mr. and Mrs. of Base Line of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Darlene, of St.* Mr. and Mrs. Earl Middleton attended the funeral of the tie Barber boy, in London Tuesday afternoon. Revere Forum Revere farm forum met at home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Dykes. A good discussion was held on the subject, “What kind of train­ ing for rural teachers?” we make rural teaching tractive? was the first It has been suggested same salary scale should adopted for teachers in ___ and urban schools. Our opinion is that the same salary scale should be adopted for teachers provided that adjustments be made in assessments and grants. The second question, "Do you think rural teachers should be expected to act as a leader in the community?” We didn’t think so, but she should be will­ ing to help in different activities and be considered as one of the community. The next meeting to be held | at the home of Mr. and Mrs. j Charlie Gowans with Mrs. West- I man convener and William Bain as discussion leader, A dainty j lunch was served by the hostess. I CREDITON EAST Mr. and Mrs. Jack Anderson and Lynda, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson. Mr. Charles Anderson is visit­ ing in London with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Anderson. Mr. Murray Neil has opened up a store here. Mr. Jack Jasney has re-opened his service station. ’’Mr. Alvin Sims, of London, spent Sunday with his father Mr. Sam Sims. Mrs. James Edwards and baby girl returned home Satur­ day after a weeks stay with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith in Exe­ ter. The March meeting of Caven Congregational Circle was held at the home of Mrs. E. Johnston on Tuesday evening last. Mrs, W. G. Cochrane presided over the meeting. Mrs. A. W. Whil- smith conducted the devotional services taking as her subject the Easter Story. The programme was prepared by Mrs. R. McInnis and consisted of several Irish poems read by and Mrs. A.Mrs. W. McLean Moir. An interesting prepared by Mrs. questions being taken from Exeter Times-Advocate of previous week. One of the high lights of the evening was an apron parade, the members bringing the aprons which were then sold. A dainty lunch was served by Mrs. G. Mason and Mrs. W. 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