The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-05-31, Page 12Page 12 THE T1MES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 31, 1951
Xir. William E. and Mrs.
Weekes. of Vancouver, B C..
called on friends in Exeter Tues
day while
They are
holidays. From Exeter they went
to Grand
and Mrs.
on a fast trip east,
enjoying three weeks’
Bend to visit with Mr.
William Beer.
SOUTH HURON
JUNIOR FARMERS’
Meeting
Wednesday June
at 8:30 p.m.
BOY'S’ MEETING:
Bull Game and Short Meeting
6
GIRLS’ MEETING:
Flower Arrangemen ts
JOINT SPECIAL:
Film ‘Miracle of Paradise Valley’
Girls Bring Lunch
i Conducts Service 11 ~ • C . An J
i The Rev. C. L. Langford eon- UgKMI, 5>CO|lfc Attend
; ducted anniversary service in St. x"* J D IO «Paul’s Church, Thedford. onsvJrancl DCnd DerViCC
j Sunday evening. Mr. Langford
was rector of Thedford from
1925 to 1930.
First Class Honours
Congratulations to Elmer A.
LOCAL NEWS
Mrs. Walter McBride of Us- ,
borne is a patient in Victoria j Camphell who received first class
Hospital. London. i honor averages in the school of
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Morley Business Administration at TWO.
and Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Pym • —..•..■■■-■*-—• —
spent May 24 with Mr. and Mrs.
A. H. Morley and family of
Brantford.
Mrs. William Hodgert of Lon
don visited over the week-end at
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Whitney Coates, in Usborne and
also visited with Mr. P. Duncan
and his sister. Pearl.
Misses Shirley and Wilma
Coates of London spent the
twenty-fourth with their parents
and had as their guest Miss
Betty Rollnson of London.
Miss Victoria Coward, of town,
is in Hospital suffering from a
broken hip the result of a fall
oi) Sunday.
Miss Annie Hand ford was call
ed to Toronto Tuesday owing to
the death of her brother-in-law.
Mr. George Griffith.
Miss Loretta Pym was among
the 57 students, former students
and staff of
enjoyed a
and tour of
the holiday
London Thursday morning
24, and returned Sunday,
27.
Mrs. John Luxton, Mrs. Robert
Crawford, Mrs. W. E. Middleton,
Miss McTaggert, Mrs. Bierling
and Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Lang
ford attended the spring meeting
of the Deanery of Huron of the
Anglican Church in Goderich last
week. Mrs. Middleton was elect
ed Deanery secretary of Little
Helpers.
Thieves Cart Away !
An Unlocked Safe ■
s >:;:•? peapie do things the hard way lading thieves. |
They stole the safe from Exe-
ter Motor Sales Saturday night.
It was not only empty, except for
, a few papers, but is was also
open.
* In their haste, the thugs must
have locked
> was found
battered and
been forced
■ the safe in a
1 fourth of London Township.
The 4’>0-pound vault was cart-
I ed away by thieves after they entered' the garage through a
window. A fanlight window on
the north side of the office had
been sprung and the safe drag-
. gel from the front of the room
' and out a rear door.
George Dobbs, son
prietor Fred Dobbs.
‘the robbery at 11
■ morning.
Chief Constable
i of Exeter, said the
j ably did not realize
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Mr. Ken Crow of the R.C.A.F.
Centralia visited over the week’
end at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Whitney Coates.
the safe, because it
Tuesday morning
bruised after it had
open. Police located
ditch on the “blind”
of pro
discovered
a.m. Sunday
Graduate At Victoria
Among a record class of gra
duates who received diplomas at
Victoria Hospital on Tuesday „ ... Dor_
; Marion
Dorothy
Although
actually
the girls
a senior
course which completed studies
in January.,
were Edith Hill, Crediton
ene Baker, Grand Bend
Mills, Woodham; and
C r uiekshank, Parkhill.
their course does not
finish until September,
were graduated with
a
Announcements
Dutch Vet Hero
Continued from pa^e one
“Everything on his body was
clear of
it would
don’t re-
burning. I carried him
the plane. I was afraid
blow up. After that, I
member what I did.”
Mrs. Haist, who was hanging
up clothes near the farm home
when she noticed the plane, said
it attracted her attention because
it wasn't flying
as
off
Musical
Programme
By the pupils of
Eve ter Public School
under the direction of
Mr. L. A. Wein, A.W.C.M.
Each Room Performing
Choruses, Solos, Duets and Trios
at
John Norry,
thieves prob-
tlie safe was
j open, ft had evidently peen drag-*
I ged on to Victoria street, which
' runs along side of the service
1 station, then loaded on a vehicle.
Most of the papers which were
• in the safe were recovered.
Police are still hunting for the I robbers
Birth. Death and Marriage
Notices are inserted free of
charge. Card of Thanks 50c.
In Memoriam Notice 50c for
single verse. 25c extra for
each additional verse. En
gagements 50c.
the same course
the other planes which took
that day.
'It was flying along,and
once it dropped—-plunk
all
I
the
. I
Ma in St. Church
Fri., June 1
at 8:00 p.m.
SILVER COLLECTION
Proceeds to Procure
Record Player for the School
Mrs. A. Darling Dies
After Anniversary
The funeral of the late Mrs.
Amos Darling, who passed away
suddenly at her home Friday of
last week, was held Monday
afternoon from the Hopper-Hoc
key funeral'home conducted by
her pastor, Rev. H. J. Snell. Mrs.
had been in her usual
the day previous to
with her husband,
their 40 th wedding
at the home of her
i
Wells Academy
conducted
New York City
week-end. They
bus
who
trip
over
left
May
May
BIRTHS
Lyric
iTHEATRE
Phone 421
Previews Its
Coming Attractions
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
June 1 and 2
‘Blue Grass Of
Kentucky’
(Colour)
BiB Williams
Jane Nigh
a man
■a woman
a
★
★
Here you see
knew his horses—
knew her men—and
that knew its races!
V'ho
. who
horse
i
‘ Darling
■ health and
I her death,
1 celebrated
anniversary
daughter. Mrs. Chas. Snell.
The deceased was born in Us-
horne Township and following
her marriage Mr. and Mrs. Darl
ing farmed in McGillivray Town
ship until 1925 when they mov
ed to Ailsa Craig. Eleven years
ago they moved to Exeter. Mrs.
i Darling was a faithful attendant
at James St. United Church and I was active in the W.M.S. and in
i Red Cross work.
She is survived by her hus
band, one son Fred, of town;
three daughters, Mrs. T.
glis, of Brighton: Mrs.
Sehlimme, of Byron; Mrs. Chas.
Snell, Exeter: one brother, Al
fred Hunkin, of Exeter and a
sister, Mrs. John Selves, of Us
borne.
The pallbearers were Messrs.
Noble Scott, Jos. Smith, Cecil
Murray, T. A. Inglis2 C. K,_ Sch-
limme and Chas.
ment was
Relatives
sent from
ford, and
A.
C.
In-
K.
Snell. Inter
in the Exeter cemetery,
and friends were pre->
Ailsa Craig, Leurv, Clif-
Parkhill.
MONDAY & TUESDAY
June 4 and 5
I 9
★ Dean Stockwell
★ Errol Flynn
(Colour)
The greatest spy thriller
them all . . .of
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
June 6 and 7
Inside Straight’
★ David Brian
★ Arlene Dahl
A story of Life: Women!
Power! Money!
MATINEES
SATURDAY AND HOLIDAYS
AT 2:30 P.M.
a
Huron County
Federation of
Agriculture
George Hazelwood
Dies At Woodham
George Hazelwood died at
home, R.R. 6, St. Marys,
his
on
Saturday following an illness of
10 weeks.
Mr. Hazelwood was born near
Toronto, March 12, 1871, a son
of the late John Hazelwood and
Margaret Kirk Hazelwood.
He had been a farmer all his
life and had resided in the Wood
ham district since 19 06. He was
a members of the United
at Woodham.
His wife predeceased
1917. Survivors are two
ters, Mrs. Arthur (Elsie) Hop
kins, Science Hill and Mrs. Ce
cil (Verna) Dobson of Kirkton,
and one son, Oliver of Wood-*
ham two brother David of Kirk
ton and John of Hensall and two
sisters, Mrs. Annie Johnston,
Kirkton, and Miss Bella Hazel
wood, Stratford.
Funeral ervice was held in St.
Marys with Rev. Gordon Wan-
less officiating and interment
was made in Kirkton Union
cemetery.
Church
him in
daugh-
FIELD DAY
EXETER COMMUNITY PARK
Wednesday, June 13
COME AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
Sports and Entertainment for the Entire Family
Admission: Adults 500, Children Free
ELIMVILLE W.A, PRESENTS
Woodh am Community Operetta
Featuring Songs of Stephen Foster
S.H.D.H.S. Auditorium
FRIDAY, JUNE 8
8;30 p.m.
Admission: Adults 500, Children 350
Reserve Seats 75>0
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Property Transfer
The auction sale of the house
hold effects of Mr. J. A, Pollard
on Saturday last realized good
prices. Mr. Pollard has sold the
property, formerly occupied by
W. S. Cole and originally built
by the late W. J. Carling to C.
L. Wilson and son Hugh who
have already taken possession.
The Wilsons have vacated the old
original Pickard home on Main
St. It is slated to be torn down
for more modern improvements.
DASHWOOD
•Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Schulze
and Miss Ona Schulze and Mr.
Ken La Butte of Detroit visited
with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice
Klumpp and family over the
week-end.
To Recognize
School Graduates
“Plan your next year’s pro
gram right now and line up
your speakers for next year’s
meetings before the month of
June is over” was the advice of
Mr. Fitzgerald, president of
Knollwood Park Home and
School Association, London, to,
the members of the Exeter As
sociation on Friday evening last.
Mrs. Fitzgerald offered many
practical suggestions to the of
ficers and „t° the members of
the „ Exeter branch. Mrs. Warder
of ‘ the same association spoke
briefly.
Mrs. E. H. Jones conducted
the meeting and Mrs. Robert
Turnbull acted as secretary. It
was decided to sponsor the Pub
lic Speaking contest to be held
on June 15, also to recognize
the graduating class from Grade
VIII to the Exetei- District High
School.
Mrs. C. Farrow, convenor of
the nominating committee pre
sented the slate of officers and
by Mrs.these were installed
Fitzgerald as follows:
President, Mrs. E.
vice-presidents, Mr. E.
Mr. Claude Farrow;
secretary, Mrs.
Corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Robert Turnbull; treasurer, Mr.
H. Anderson; executive members,
■Mrs. E. W. Sanders, Mrs. W. A.
Hess, Mrs. Greta Hodgins, Mrs.
Jack Delbridge, Mrs. H. Ander
son and Rev. H. Mahoney.
H. Jones;
Brady and
recording
Percy McFalls;
secretary,
treasurer,
Centennial
—Continued from page one
dicated by Rev. F. M. Faist. Mrs.
Godfrey Wein, veteran Ladies
Aid member and worker, cut the
Cdntenial Cake. Mrs. E. Wenzel
and Mrs. J. V. Dahms presided
at the urns,
•On Thursday Evening, May 24,
the program featured addresses
by the three former pastors who
are still living, namely, Rev. W.
M. Sippell of Waterloo. Rev. A.
E. Pletch of St. Jacobs, and Rev.
M. E. Reuber of New Hamburg.
Rev. J. S. Burn of New Ham
burg, who resided as
annuated minister in
for several years, read
ture Lesson. Rev. F.
[ of Stratford, a son
Churqh, offered the prayer, and,
along with Mrs. Faist, provided
a duet number.
On' Friday evening, May 25,
the choir of Metropolitan Church
London, Oontario, under the dir
ection of Mr. T. C. Chattoe, pro
vided a sacred concert including
selections from Handel’s “Mes
siah”. and a major portion of
Mendelssohn’s “Elijah”.
The Committee in charge of
aranging the Centenial Pro
gram was Mrs, E. M. Fahrner
(Chairman), Mrs. F. W. Mor
lock, H. Eilber, Ray Morlock,
Arthur Gaiser, and Rev, J. V,
Dahms. The Committee in charge
of invitations and Registrations
included Mrs. L, Ml " ■
(chairman), Miss Lillian Haist
(Registrar), Mrs.
Miss Kola Faist,
G. Morlock and Alvin Finkbolner.
a super-
Crediton
the Sci’ip-
M. Faist.
of Zion
R, Morlock
Jacob Ratz,
Mr, and Mrs.
GACKSTETTER — Mr. and Mrs.
Arnold Gackstetter (nee Irma
Ferguson) of Hensall are hap
py to announce the arrival of
their daughter, Lynn Loree;
in Clinton Community
on Saturday, May 26;
for Gail Ann.
LAVERY — Milton and
Lavery (nee Harris)
sail are
nounce
daughter,
Saturday,
sister for
Alvin.
MARGISON-—To Mr. and Mrs.
M. M ar® is o n (nee Hazel
Johns) on May 27, 1951, at
Bethesda Hospital, London; a
son, Barry Douglas; a brother
for Bobby.
MCDOUGALD--M r . a n d M r s .
McDougald (nee Marian Saw
yer) wish to announce the
birth of their son, William
Walter; on May 1, 1951;
Stratford General Hospital.
Hospital
a sister
Bernice
of Hen-
to an-
of their
very happy
the arrival
born at Hensall on
May 26, 1951; a
Gordon, Bobby and
DEATHS
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DARLING—In Exeter on Friday,
May 25, 1951; Florence Mabel
Hunkin, beloved wife of Amos
Darling, in her sixty-sixth
year.
at
ran to the phone and told
operator to notify Centralia,
was so excited I tripped on the
steps.”
The plane crashed only a few
hundred yards from the Haist
'barn. When Mrs. Haist arrived,
she said, “the men staggered
around in the field and then fell
to the ground. Bill (Koele)
worked over them until the air
force truck came.”
Three ambulances rushed the
injured men to Westminster Hos
pital after they were given
emergency treatment in the Cen
tralia Station Hospital.
The -crash occurred near the
spot where a young flier plunged
to his death last fall when he
jumped from a burning Harvard
training plane. It was the second
serious accident at Centralia
since the end of the war.
Flight Lieut. A. P. Huchala,
station adjutant, said an investi
gation was ordered by Group
Captain W. F. M. Newson, com
manding officer. Shortly after
this investigation was ordered, a
second probe was launched by
the Accident Investigation Branch
of the RCAF.
Flight Lieut. Harris of Exetei’
is a DFC winner and a bomber
command veteran. His wife and
four young children live in Exe
ter. He has been an instructor
at Centralia for three years.
Wilhelm Koele came to Can
ada 11 months ago and has been
working for two weeks on
Haist farm.
On Sunday May 27, a special
Empire Day Service was held in
the Church of St. John by-the-
Lake, Grand Bend. The Canadian
Legion Branches from Grand
Bend and Thedford, with the
Ladies Auxiliary of each branch,
and also the Boy Scouts of Grand
Bend paraded to Church from
the legion rooms.
The parade was led by the
Thedford Silver Band. Mr. B.
Wainwright of the Grand Bend
Legion read the lesson and two
of the Boy Scouts acted as sides
men to receive the offering. A
record attendance filled the
Church.
Large Holiday Crowd!
May 24 saw the official open
ing of Grand Bend by the crowd
that spent the day at Canada’s
favourite summer resort and en
joyed the good music at the
Casino, Grand Bend still holds
its popularity.
Increase Police Force
At
Bend
tario
cided
force
put a stop once and for all to
the rowdyism during the heavy
week-ends. Grand Bend is grow
ing very rapidly and the trustees
want it a place of peace and
quiet, and hope after incorpora
tion to make many needed
provements.
ALDON
THEATRE
GRAND BEND
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
May 30 and 31
‘The Big Lift’
★ Montgomery Clift
★ Paul Douglas
And Many Others
A Twentieth Century Fox
Standout Picture!
NEWSREEL & SHORTS
CARDS OF THANKS
I wish to thank the provincial
and local police departments, Dr.
Fletcher and others, for the
splendid efficiency in getting my
father to Victoria Hospital after
his accident.. Also many thanks
to neighbours and friends, the
Rev. C. L. Langford, and
bearers; also those who
ished cars for my father’s
eral.
•pall-
furn-
fun-
31*
—Clarence Morley
I wish to thank all those who
remembered me with flowers,
treats, 'cards and visits while a
patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital
and since returning home.
—Mr. Alex
ENGAGEMENTS
the
31c
Munn
Mr. and Mrs. H. Jensen wish
to announce the engagement of
their daughter, Ane Marie, to
Stephen Minter, younger son of
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Minter, of
Torquay, England, the wedding
to take place on June 16 at 2
o’clock in the Main St. United
Church. 31*
Mr, and Mrs. Roy Swartz of
Crediton wish to announce the
engagement of their only daugh
ter, Lois Versa, to “
ander Ryall, son of
Lawrence Ryall of
The wedding will
June 23 at the Crediton
Church at 12:00 noon.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
wish to announce the
ment of their daughter, Dorothy
Mary, to Mr. Ronald Lee, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lee, of
Port Hope, the marriage to take
'place the middle of June at Our
Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. 31c
Mr. and Mrs. William Wesley
Revington of Lucan announce
the engagement of their daugh
ter, Alma Norene, to Harry Mer
ritt McNaughton, of London, son
of .Mr. ’ '
Naughton
marriage will take place at
o’clock, Wednesday, June 13,
the Lucan United Church.
Albert Alex-
Mr. and Mrs.
St. Thomas,
takej place
United
31*
Wilds
engage-
and Mrs. Malcolm Mc-
of Clandeboye. The
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in
IN MEMORIAM
DEARING—In loving memory
Mrs. Walter Dearing,
passed away one year ago,
31st, 1950.
--Ever remembered by her
band, Walter Dearing.
MCDONALD—In loving memory
of our dear son, Harold, and
his wife, Jean, who were tak
en from us three years ago,
May 29 and 30.
We will always remember you
Although your voice is still;
iu left a lonely space in
hearts
Which never can be filled
■Sadly missed by mother
dad, brothers, sisters, and
tie daughter Marcia.
PRESZCATOR—lit loving mem
ory of our dear son, Kenneth
John Preszcator, who (passed
away June 4, 1949,
Days of sadness still come o’er
us,
■ Tears in silence often flow,
For memory keeps you ever near
us,
Though you died two
ago,
-—Ever remembered by his
er, dad, and brothers.
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Institutes
•^-Continued from page one
Mrs. A. E. Munn, Hensall; Com
munity Activities and Public Re
lations, Mrs. E. Desjardine, Grand
Bend; Resolutions, Mrs. Arthur
Rundle, Exeter; Home Economics
and Health, Mrs. W. Bell, Hen
sall: Junior Convenor, Miss Don
na Bowden, Centralia.
Home Economist
Miss Jean Scott, Home Econo
mist spoke on the work of the
girls clubs and the achievement
days which were held on March
and May 26. Garden clubs
now being
27,
are
Butler assistant
presentative will
den inspections.
Mrs. Hobbs,
organized. Mr.
agricultural re
assist with gar-
of
who j
May
hus-
*
our
and
lit-
31*
years
motli-
31*
a special meeting in Grand
Town Hall with the On-
Provincial Police it was de-
to add extra men to the
in a determined effort to
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
June 1 and 2
hn-
Rompre
spent
Grandmother
and
the
MOUNT CARMEL
Mr. and Mrs. A.
daughter Lorraine
week-end with her
at Jim Zilers. Her grandmother,
Mrs. Mary Walker recently -cele
brated her 93rd birthday. She is
quite smart for her age.
COMING EVENTS
GARDEN PARTY — July 18 is
your date for Kirkton’s annual
Garden Party. It’s going to be
the district’s big attraction again
this year. 31tfc
CONCERT — Third Annual Var
iety Concert (presented by South
Huron Junior Farmers in the
E.D.H.S. Friday, June 15. Theme
—-Parade of the Seasons. Ad
mission 5 0 cents. 31c
LOVE—FOREST REUNION—At
Bayfield, on Monday, June 4th,
starting at 10 a.m. the fiftieth
Love-Forest re-union will be held
II.
‘Ticket To
Tomahawk’
(Technicolour)
•4 Dan Dailey
A Anne Baxter
A heap big funny picture. All-
aboard for the time of your life,
comes & SHORTS
I
MONDAY &
June ‘4
TUESDAY
and 5
‘Right Cross’
★ Juno Allison
★ Lionel Barrymore
NEWSREEL &
‘CAR TO HOLLYWOOD BOWL’
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
June 6 and 7
- Double Bill -
‘Stage Coach Kid’
* Tim Holt
‘Follow Me Quietly’
COMICS & SHORTS
4
Biddulph District and 219 Greenway L.O.L
Will Attend Divine Service
first vice-presi
dent of the London area address
ed the meeting in place of Mrs.
C. Williams who was unable to
attend. She announced the Lon
don convention will be held on
October 23, 24, and 25, and the
theme will be “Historical Re
search”. She stressed the part
the Institute should assume in
educating new Canadians.
Kippen Invitation
An invitation was extended by
the Kippen branch for the Dis
trict Annual to meet there in
1952. The invitation was accept
ed by Mrs. Kirkland.
Mrs. Chester Smith and Mrs.
D. Meyers of Zurich contributed
duett numbers accompanied by
Mrs. W. Batten .of Elimville.
Mrs. H. H. Strang, Hurondale,
expressed the appreciation of the
visiting institute to the Elimville
branch for their hospitality.
The meeting was closed with
the singing of the national an
them.
Open Hydro Meeting
A public meeting will
in the Legion Hall on
June 7 when the task of
ing hydro in this district will be
explained. Grant Weber will be
the speaker and a coloured film,
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GRAND BEND UNITED CHURCH
Sunday, June 3
The parade, headed by Woodham
Band, will form up at
basket; tables and tea
All members of L.O.L.
Fife and Drum
10:45 a.m. Bring- your picnic
provided.
and L.O.B.A. cordially invited.
Lloyd Hern, District Master
KIRKTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Preliminary Juvenile Contest
Aberdeen Hall, Kirkton
Friday, June 1,
at 8:00 p.m. D.S.T.
H. V. Pym, Wingham, Adjudicator
OPEN TO ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL PUPILS
Entries Close May 25
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I
DANCING
Saturday June 2
Art Hallman
AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Admission $1.25 Each ’i
be held
Monday,
convert-
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• For Entry Forms and Information, Apply Mrs. T.
Alvin Crago; R.R. 1, St. Marys, Phone 27-r-2 Kirkton
Lakeview Casino gbreanndd
Garden Party On Wednesday, July 18