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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-04-26, Page 12Page 12 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 26, 1951 Funeral Service Held For Frank Brock Frank Brock, a life-long resi dent of Usborne Township, passed away suddenly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Garnet Johns, on April 15, 1951, at the age of 7J. Mr. Brock retired from farm ing about 13 years ago and has made his home with his daugh ter since his wife, the former Martha Jaques, passed away in June 1945. He was also survived by a son, Roy, of Exeter; one sister, Mrs. John Johns, of Usborne Township; and a granddaughter, Mrs. Lloyd Smith, of Woodham. He was a member of Elimville United Church and a member of the C.O.F. Lodge for 50 years. The funeral took place on April 17 from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home conducted by Rev. William Mair. Interment in Exe ter Cemetery. The pallbearers were Welling ton Brock, Warren Brock, Fred Penwarden, R. E. Pooley, Tenny son Johns and William Routly. Flowerbearers were Lloyd Smith, Ray Jaques. - Orville Knox and Freeman B?-»>k. CREDITON EAST Mr and Mrs. James Lave and $ of Parkhill spent Sunday at the home of her father, Mr. Sam Sims. Mr and Mrs. Alex Hamilton and son of Grand Bend, Mrs. Harry Lewis and Mrs. Leonard Wein spent Friday in London. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gackstet- ter and Gail Anne of Kippen and Mr. and Mrs. William Horney of Exeter spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Motz. Mrs. Sam Baynhani had the misfortune to fall in her cellar last Thursday breaking some bones in her right hand and has now got it in a cast. Mr. and Mrs. Enos Herdman of Elimville visited Thursday with their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. William Motz. DASHWOOD Miss Viva Weiburg, Howard Weiburg, Lloyd Keller and Carl Willert visited with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Telfer and Robert of Brant ford and Turkey Point. Dr. Borden and Mrs. Sanders, of London, visited in Exeter and Shipka over the week-end. Miss Isabelle Anthony and Miss Gladys Ecklin, of Hamilton; Miss Helen Anthony and Miss Helen Hardy, of Toronto, visited with Rev. James and Mrs. An thony over the week-end. The ladies took the occasion to honor Mrs. Anthony on her birthday. Church Service MAIN STREET CHURCH Sunday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m. Brethren, visiting brethren and Rebekalus will meet at the Lodge Rooms at 6:30 p.m. ARNOLD C. CANN, N.G. E. A. HOWALD, SEC. I Lyric ITHEATRE | Phone 421 I Previews its | Coming Attractions FRIDAY & SATURDAY April 27 and 28 ‘Tea For Two’ (Colour) ★ Doris Day ★ Gordon McRae Everybody will take their honey to Tea for Two with the Cream of Comedy. MONDAY & TUESDAY April 30 and May 1 ‘The Petty Girl’ (Colour) ★ Joan Caulfield ★ Robert Cummings An alluring, curvaceous, Sex tette that has youth, love, laugh ter, music, dancing and excite ment! WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY May 2 and 3 What Made Them — ‘So Young, So Bad’ (Adult) * Paul Henried, Catherine McLeod Treat them rough; it’s the «Mly thing they understand. MATINEES SATURDAY AND HOLIDAYS AT 2:30 P.M. ADMINISTRATION OF HUNTSVILLE IN HANDS OF TEENAGERS — Huntsville has a new crew of firemen as well as a new town council. The newcomers are the town’s teen agers, who take over the administration for one week every year. They occupy the mayor’s chair, hand out parking and speeding tickets, sit in court, conduct debates on the operation of the town’s business. —Central Press Canadian Mrs. Walter Statton | Mrs. Walter Statton, 77, died at the McPherson Nursing Home in Sarnia Monday. She was the former Virginia Rainville. Be sides her husband, she is sur vived by one daughter, Virginia, at home; one son, Gilbert, of Sarnia; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Geromette, and Mrs. Sara Hamil ton, both of Grand Bend; and two brothers, Nelson Rainville, Port Huron, and Alex Rainville of Victoria, B. C. The remains rested at her late residence in Grand Bend where a brief fun eral service was held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. A memorial service was held in the United Church. Grand Bend, fol lowing burial in the Grand Bend cemetery. Lions Donate To Cancer Fund At the Lions Club supper meeting Friday evening at the Central Hotel the members took advantage of the fact that Mrs. Dalton Finkbeiner was celebrat ing her birthday. Mrs. Finkbein er has been serving the members at their meetings. The plate was passed and a collection taken and the gathering rose in a body and sang “Happy Birthday” as the presentation was made. A donation of $25.00 was made to the cancer fund and a committee appointed to work with the Huron County Tuber culosis Association. Lion H. C. Rivers announced that arrange ments were well on the way for “Ladies’ night” on May 4th. It was also decided to hold another paper drive, Wednesday, May 9th. the funds to be ear-marked for the Boy Scouts. $100.00 was turned over to the Scouts for immediate use. Lion Ted Bus well made a plea for co-opera tion in leadership. A new slate of officers was presented to be voted on at a. later meeting. Fractures Leg In Fall Kenneth Wood Jr., five-year-old son of Kenneth Wood, Exeter, was admitted to Victoria Hospi tal with a fractured left leg. It is believed the youngster fell into the foundation of a house being built next door to his. Hospital authorities described his condition as “good”. Cecil Wilson Talks Poetry To Sorority Mr. Cecil Wilson was guest speaker at the regular meeting of Ontario Alpha Pi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority on Tues day evening, April 17 th. Mrs. •Milner, Mrs. Fraser and twenty- six members were present. His topic being, “Poetry”. Mr. Wilson gave a most interesting talk on verse-making and the qualities that are desirable in good poetry. Rythmic poety, melody achieved through rhym ing, choise of words, contrast, and ideas in poetry were illustrated by words of Browing, Edgar Al len Poe, Keates, Shakespeare, and others. Following Mr. Wilsons ad dress, iMrs, Robert Pryde Was hostess to the members and the retiring president, Gwyn Whil- smith conducted the installation of new ofifeers: President, Elsie T u c k e y; first vice-president, Norma Wilson; second vice- president, Marion Knowles; sec retary, Lucy Klumpp; treasurer, Helen Westcott, Mrs. Fraser, sponsor of the chapter, was presented With a a corsage, Mrs. F. J. Milner re tiring director, was made an honorary member of Ontario Alpha Pi chapter and presented with a g i ft. Gwen Whilsmith president for the past two years, was the recipient of a sorority broach. Lunch was served by Norma Pryde, Eileen Bonnallie, Bernice Cann, and Edith Hunter, »-----—-----—-------——a Announcements Birth. Death and Marriage Notices are inserted free of charge. Card of Thanks 50c. In Memoriam Notice 50c far single verse. 25c extra for each additional verse, En gagements 50c. II—-------------—---------——■ BIRTHS BOYLE—Mr. and Mrs. Leo Boyle (nee Gladys Roherty) wish to announce the arrival of a daughter, Elizabeth Dorothy; at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lon don, Ont.; on April 16, 1951. CREECH—Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Creech announce the birth of a son, William Michael; on Thursday, April 26, 19 51; at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London LAMPORT—Mr. and Mrs. Nel son Lamport of Crediton are happy to announce the birth of a son; on April 15, 1951; in Ballantyne’s Nursing Home, Exeter. DEATHS SWEET—At Lawn View Nurs ing Home, Delaware, on Tlius- day, April 24, 19 51. James Sweet, son of the late James Sweet of Exeter, in his seventy sixth year. ENGAGEMENTS Mr. and Mrs. Alex L. Johns, Emery .Street, London, wish to announce the engagement of their only daughter, Betty Marie, to Mr. William S. Salmon, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Salmon, Chand ler Ave. The wedding will take place at Calvary United Church Saturday, May 12, at 3 o’clock. 26c CARDS OR THANKS The family of the late Frank Brock wish to thank their many friends and neighbours for the kindness and sympathy shown them during their recent sad be reavement, for the beautiful floral tributes and messages of sympathy. Also thanks to Dr. Dunlop, Rev. Mair, Hopper-Hoc key, the pallbearers and flower bearers. 26* Mr. Eric Carscadden wishes to thank all those who assisted at the time of the fire, with special thanks to my neighbours and the Exeter Fire Department. 26c IN MEMORIAM HARDING—In loving memory of a dear mother, Mrs. Mary Harding, who passed away five years ago, April 29, 194 6. Somewhere above this troubled world Safe beyond all grief and care, Our mother rests in heavenly peace, God grant some day we meet her there. —.Ever remembered and sadly missed by her daughters, sons- in-law and grandchildren. 26* WILLARD—In loving memory of a deal’ mother, Mary Willard, who passed away April 28, 1950. In sorrow we waited day by day And watched her suffering there, Slowly but surely passing away From the pain she scarce could bear. An then God called from His throne above; Her suffering and pain are past; I know she has gone to realms of love And in heaven has peace at last. —Lovingly remembered by son Ernest and family. 26* Mr. and Mrs, Courtland Kerr, Lillian and Winston, of Goderich, visited Mr, and Mrs. Aljoe San dors and family on Sunday. Mr, H. K. Eilber and Mr. and Mrs. Ward Fritz and Mary Lou> of Zurich were at Port Hope, Michigan, Saturday attending the marriage of a cousin, Warren Eilber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ro land Eilbbr, James Sweet Mr. James Sweet, a former resident of Exeter, passed away Tuesday at the Lawn View Nurs ing Home, Deleware, in liis 7 6th year. Prior to going to Deleware about a year ago he resided in London. He was born just south of town, a son of the late James Sweet. He learned the printing trade and was employed at one time by the Exeter Advocate and later by the Times-Advocate. He worked for several years with the Lucan News. For many years he suffered from arthritis. Sur viving are four brother, Samuel, of Paisley, Frank and Robert, of Sarnia and Fred of Sault Ste, Marie. Resting at the Hopper- Hockey Funeral Home the funer al will take place Thursday afternoon, at 2:30 p.m. with in terment in the Exeter cemetery. Rev. C. L. Langford will offic iate. Sunday School Clinic On Wednesday evening, April% IS, Rev. G. Atler of Vineland, held a Sunday School Clinic in the Pentecostal Church, Exeter. Sunday School teachers and oficers from ouside points were present and a very interesting and profitable time was spent in discussing problems that arise in the work. The importance of the Sunday School spirit was stressed as well as ways and .means for improve ment. Lunch was served by the Exe ter Jtanday Schopl Staff. Suffers Paralysis Robert Cunningham, of near Ailsa Craig, is suffering from a facial paralysis, said to be the result of a dog bite. Doctor Lets of Ailsa Craig treated Mr. Cunningham for the paralysis. It has affected sight in the right eye. Mr. Cunningham was bitten on the right hand by a dog, six weeks ago. Seventy-Fifth Birthday A surprise family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Dearing, second concession of Stephen, on Sun day to honor Mr. Dearing on his seventy-fifth birthday. Twenty sat down to a bouti- ful supper. Those who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Wil lert, Joyce and Eugene; Mr. and Mrs. Morris Beaver, Jeanette and Russell; Mr. and Mrs. Percy Har ris, Beverly and Patricia, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Taylor, Shirley and Lorna; and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dearing. Attend W.M.S. Meeting Mrs. H. H. Strang, Mrs. E. Mitchell, Mrs. J. Taylor, Mrs. A. Moir, Mrs. N. R. D. Sinclair of Markham and .Miss Margaret Brown attended the meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society, Hamilton-London Synodical So ciety, held in St. Andrew’s Pres byterian Church Sarnia on April 11th. Mrs. J. McEwan and Mrs. Charles Forrest of Hensall also attended this, meeting as dele gates from Carmel Church. Daughter Ill In Clinton Mrs. Norm Hockey was called to Clinton where her daughter, Mrs. Jack Waldon underwent an operation. Her condition is just fair. Miss Myrna Pym, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Pym, Simcoe Street, will graduate as a Regis tered Nurse from St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on May 1. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Dinney, Richard and Linda Were week end Visitors with Mf. and Mrs, Earl Telfer and Robert of Brant ford and Turkey Point. Mrs. Robert Kydd who lias been living with her grandson J. A. Rydall of Elgin field is now residing at Mrs. Hodgert’s Nurs ing Home, Wellington St. Exeter. Miss Gertrude Stewart, of Lon don, spent the week-end With Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stone. Deputy Governor Add resses Kinsmen District Deputy Gov. P. Scalas! of Woodstock, addressed the Exeter Kinsmen club at their regular meeting Thursday night. He told members of how the club grew from its small begin ning in Hamilton until it became a coast to coast national organi zation. He was introduced by Ralph Guenttner and thanked by Gor don Baynham. Nominations for club officers for 195J-52 were presented to the secretary Ray Frayne by Max Harness and Doug May, chairmen of the committees. Elec tions will be held on May 3, Reports were made by Robert Southeott, treasurer; Gord Far row, registrar; Reynold Wuerth, chairman, ticket sales committee. President Warren Sanders was in the chair. Attend Red Cross Convention Mrs. Ed. Johns and Miss Fran ces Hatter had a very enjoyable trip to Toronto as representatives of the Exeter - Branch of the Canadian Red Cross to a recep tion given by the Hon. Ray Law- osn and Mrs. Lawson in their suite in Queen’s Park. They were very much impress ed by the large number of dele gates from all over Ontario who attended the reception and wait ed in the receiving line. Receiv ing were the Hon. Ray Lawson and Mrs. Lawson, Mr. L. G. Mills, President of the Ontario Divi sion of the Red Cross, and Mrs. Mills. Miss Hatter attended a lunch eon in the Royal York which was part of the program for dele gates. Bride-Elect Showered A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mrs. Alvin Moir Thursday April 19, for Miss Margaret Rundle bride-elect of this week. Thirty-five guests were pre sent and took part in some lively games and contests, after which Shirley Moir escorted Margaret to the seat of honor. Placed be fore her was a sail boat with masts loaded with parcels, con fetti showered her from a balloon above. Marian Dougall and Shirley Moir assisted her with the par cels. Margaret thanked her many friends in her pleasing manner. Lunch was served. Accepts London Call Rev. E. R. Stanway, for the past six years pastor of Bruce- field United Church, has accept ed a call to Robinson Memorial Church in London. Misses Carol and Joan Westcott spent the week-end with their grandparents, .Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Westcott. Messrs. R. E. Pooley, Bruce Tuckey, and William Ellerington represented local farmers on the Ontario Vegetable Growers Mar keting Board which negotiated for prices in Hamilton last week. Columnist Says —Continued from page one resent it as long as he lives, or at least for years after he’s for gotten how to make little scrap books or paste up paper chains.” However, Mr. Arnott thinks the standing in the corner is a good idea. “. . . you could de vote the time to self-improve ment if you had the mind to, but you could keep your eyes averted from the gloating oglings of the. class.” “Standing in the corner wasn’t so bad. We used to stand in the corner on an average of three times a week. There was a map of the Southern States almost directly in front of us, and in, one year, we grew so fast and stood in the corner so often that out eye-level height increased from Tampa to Jacksonville, thus making for a solid grounding in the local geography of Florida even if it accomplished little else.” Mr. Arnott says he used to stand in the corner on the aver age of three times a week. Like Dog Biting —Continued from page one the only form of punishment these children receive. “On the floor of the Exeter kindergarten is a large circle, In addition to this there is a pat- t e r n of a duck, an elephant, a dog and the footprints. “The circle is marked on the floor to aid the children in ar ranging the chairs for kinder garten activity. The other pat terns are there merely as a mat ter of interest. “Kindergarten attendance in Ontario is not compulsory. In spite of the fact that no attend ance officer will call on delin quents, the attendance at the Ex eter kindergarten has been excel lent. “Under the direction of the present capable kindergarten teacher, parents are aware that children do not wish to miss a day at school, He concluded his statement to the Times-Advocate with “The spoi’t of tilting at windmills did not die with Don Quixote,” Mrs. R. E. Pooley Addresses Elimville Groups The Elimville WMS and WA held their meeting at the home of Mrs. Harry Ford, Wednesday afternoon, with about 25 ladies present. Mrs. William Johns had charge of meeting following Missionary Monthly program. The theme of the meeting was, “Recruiting' for full time service for the church.” Mrs. Harry Ford read the scrip ture. Mrs. Delmer Skinner read a tribute to a mother followed by prayer by Ruth Skinner. Mrs. Phil Hern gave a reading on Christian Stewardship. Impromptu Quartette An impromptu quartette sang a hymn. They were Mrs. Horace Delbridge, Mrs. A. Pym, Mrs. H. Bell and Mrs. Glias. Stephen. Mrs. Ken Johns gave the mis- Sion ary topic. Mrs. H. Delbr idge had charge of WMS .business. It was decided to have a quilting at the church Monday. Mrs. Free man Horne was appointed as delegate to Presbyterial at Exe ter, April 27. Mrs. Gilbert Johns, in charge of W.A. business reported on the baking sale in Exeter. The proceeds were over $35 even if it was gotten up in a hurry. She read thanks for sympathy cards from Clark and Brock families and gift thanks cards from Mrs. Jas. Horne for Easter lillies and Mrs. Jas. Heywood for gift. Church Committee were to get enamel for church chairs and have estimate for doing floors. Describes Trip The guest speaker for the afternoon was Mrs. R. E. Pooley a former W.M.S. president and she told of lier recent trip to England and of their stop in New York before enbarking on Queen Mary for the trip over. She was impressed with narrow ness of the country roads; the 4 ounce meat ration per person a week, (since then it has been cut to 2 ounces). However, if you have the money there are substitutes that can be had like canned goods. She was much im pressed by the extent of the bombing damage done in London during the war. Another item of rationing was coal and the open fires do not heat homes like the central heating here. After Mrs. Pooley’s interesting talk Mizpah Benediction and lunch was serv ed by B group. COMING EVENTS H. & S. CLUB MEETING — The Exeter Home and School Club will hold the next monthly meet ing in the new Public School, Friday, April 27, at S p.m. This will be an interesting meeting. There will be nominations for next year’s officers which will be of vital interest to all members of this association. Mr. J. P. S. Nethercott, director of vocational education, London, will talk to us again about child problems. There will be music and a half hour in which to chat with teachers and friends. 19:26c. Farmers! Mr. Joseph P. Veri, new owner of the Huron Cold Storage Plant, wishes to announce that the pjant will be in operation this summer and that he will buy, sell and store vegetables grown by farmers in this district. Mr. Veri plans to install a complete and modern cold storage unit in the building, He will wax and sell turnips, handle beets, carrots and other veget ables. Mr. Veri has had considerable experience in growing and selling vegetables and offers a complete knowledge of the market to local growers. Get-Acquainted Meeting All growers are invited to meet with Mr. Veri at the plant on Tuesday, May 1 - 8:30 p.m. to dispuss vegetable crops for the coming season ■L " H,,.. ------------------------—--------------------------- ---------——— Saturday Night DANCE This Saturday Night Exeter Legion Memorial Hall Music by the MERV HALL SEXTET SPOT DANCES Admission 750 Dancing 9-12 ■ — —- — - ........A COMEPY IN S ACTS ’All a Mistake’ to bo presented by the W.A. of Grace United Church, Porter’s Hill Wed., May 2 at 8:15 pan, Grand Bend United Church Sponsored by the Women’s Association ADMISSION 400 AND 250 Save Your Waste Pap er Until May 9 Exeter Lions Club will pick up all waste paper on Wed., May 9. SAVE YOUR COAT HANGERS, TOO Surplus clothes hangers will be picked up by the club during the paper drive. Tie them together securely and place them on top of your paper, The proceeds of this drive will go to promote Scout and Cub activities and other welfare work in the community, ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND Presents For Your Pleasure The Following Attractions FRIDAY & SATURDAY April 27 and 28 ‘State Fair’ - Technieolour - ★ Jeanne Crain ★ Dana Andrews ★ Dick Haynes ★ Vivian Blaine A Twentieth Century Top Notch Picture! SHORT SUBJECTS MONDAY & TUESDAY April 30 and May 1 ’Mother Didn’t Tell Me’ ★ Dorothy Maguire ★ William Luudigan ★ June Havoc ★ Gary Merrill When does a girl say yes or no? NEWSREEL & SHORTS