HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-09-20, Page 14THE; TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 20, 1951
1 I Silver Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. A.
Monster Bingo
Sponsored by the Hensall Branch Canadian Legion
No. 468 jB.E.S.L. and Ladies Auxiliary
— and Mrs. A. J. Sweitzer
were feted on Saturday evening
on the occasion of their silver
wedding anniversary.
Twenty - seven relatives and
friends gathered at the home of
their son-in-law and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Armstrong,
to partake of a banquet supper
and entertainment.
Among those who attended
were Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Knight
and family from Kitchener.
Items of Social and Personal Interest In and Around Exeter
The Times-Advocate is always pleased to publish these items. We
and our readers are interested in you and your friends- Tel. 31-W
. and Mrs. Ted Luft and
and Mrs. Elgin Merner of
Kitchener were Sunday visitors
with Mr. and Mrs. A. Tiernan.
Mr. Milton Goetz of Lansing,
Michigan, spent a few days with
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Goetz.
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Community Arena Hensall
Monday, September 24
Bingo 9:00 P.M. *
$500 Jack-Pot Must Be Won
Three Specials $150, $75, $50
15 Regular Games $15
Everybody Welcome Booth in Arena
Admission $1, Extra Card 250, Special Rounds 250
OF NEW CAIRN
in
EBENEZER CEMETERY
. 30t
at 3:00 p.m.
Rev. Harold Snell
will be guest speaker
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GIRLS* SOFTBALL
EXETER
COMMUNITY PARK
Mr. and Mrs. W. Tiltons of
Howell, Michigan, spent the
week-end with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. William Nadiger. Mrs.
Minnie Normyle returned with
them after spending the past
week here.
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Saturday Night
DANCE
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Friday, Sept 21
6:00 p.m.
This is the third game of
the best-of-three series.
This Saturday Night THEATRE
Rev. A. D. and Mrs. Boa, of
London, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Smale, of Hensall, were guests
of Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Hooper
on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Herdman
and Amos Herdman of Exeter
and Mrs. William Bradshaw of
Seaforth attended the funeral of
their cousin, Mr. Daniel Hyatt,
of Watford, who was killed in a
ear accident near Hickory Cor
ners last Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Gordon Emmett has re
turned to Loudon after staying
for several weeks with her
mother, Mrs. William Fraser,
who has been very ill.
Mr. and Mrs. -George Wright
are vacationing at their lodge in
North Bay this week.
Master Jackie Little, Ann St.,
had his tonsils removed at the
Hooper nursing home on Friday,
The Junior Auxiliary of James
Street United Church held an
enjoyable pot luck suppei’ at the
■church Monday evening. Mrs.
Jack Whilsmith’s group was in
charge. Business was conducted
by the president, Mrs. Gordon
Farrow.
Mr. and Mrs. James Squires
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
James Earl and Mrs. John Hern
at Zion.
Mr. and Mrs. William Parker
visited in Toronto last week and
attended the CNE.
Parker
United
Mrs.
Detroit Charles Schroeder.
Mr. and Mrs. Beverly Acheson,
of Winnipeg, visited with. the
former’s brother
Charles and Miss
son on Monday.
Sunday visitors
of Mr, and Mrs.
were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Frayne
and family, of Sarnia; Mr, and
Mrs. Russell Sproat, of Seaforth,
and Mr. and Mrs. Emerson An
derson and family, of Kippen,
Mrs. W. C. Robinson and Miss
Lucille, of Gross Point, Mich.,
visited with relatives and friends
over the week-end.
Mr. Charlie Triebner, of Lon
don, visited in Exeter on Wed
nesday.
Miss Sheila J. Post, accompani
ed her mother, Mrs. William G.
Post, on a weekend visit from
Windsor and stayed a week with
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Powell
fore returning to school.
Miss Lillie Miller spent
week holidaying in Toronto
Napanee. Mr. John Miller __
turned with her after spending
several weeks visiting at Arden
and Napanee,
be-
last
and
re
Plowing Match
will be held on the farm of
Rolland Williams - Usborne Township
Concession 7 Four Miles East of Exeter on Huron St
Wednesday, October 3
Over $600 In Prizes
*Phone 421
Mr. Leslie
through theis on a trip
States.
Charles W.
is visiting her father Mr.
Grand Conductress At O.E.S.
Wednesday evening, Septem
ber 12, was Associate Grand
Conductress night at Exeter
Chapter, No. 222, O.E.S. Sister
Allison Gooch presided over the
opening and closing ceremonies
and was assisted by Associate
Conductresses of the district.
Past Grand Matron, Sister Ethel
Malcolm and P.D.D.G.M. Sister
Hilda Ellwood were among the
distinguished guests welcomed
by the Chapter.
Following the meeting a social
hour was enjoyed and a dainty
lunch was served by the lunch
committee.
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Goodman of
and
Amelia
sister,
Ache-
home
Exeter Legion Memorial Hall
Previews Its
Coming Attractions
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MUSIC BY MERV HALL SEXTET
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
September 21 and 22
Admission 750 Dancing 9-12
Monster Bingo
Sponsored by Canadian Legion Branch 167
EXETER ARENA
Friday, September 28
$1,250 in Prizes
Fifteen Regular Gaines for $20.00
Four Special Games — $50.00, $50.00, $100.00
and $750.60 Jackpot Must Be Won in 55 Calls
Doors Open at 7:30 P.M. Game Time 9:00 P.M.
Admission $1.00 — Extra Cards 250 Each
at the
John Caldwell
‘Short Grass’
Rod Camcron★
★ Cathy Downs
A story of the great western
country . . .
MONDAY, TUESDAY
& WEDNESDAY
September 24, 25 and 26
‘Royal Wedding’
(Colour)
9r Fred Astaire
★ Jane Powell
The story of a famed singing,
dancing brother and sister team.
THURSDAY, FRIDAY
& SATURDAY
September 27, 28 and 29
‘Harvey’
★ James Stewart
★ Josephine Hull
The wonderful Pulitzer
play becomes one of the
motion pictures of our time!
A Draw for Mantle Radio, Electric Drill, and Toaster
will be made. Tickets may be purchased from
directors.
Thurs., FrL, Sept. 20, 21
Friends United
Mr. and Mrs. J. Willis Powell
were hosts for a few hours to
their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Er
nest M. Willis of St. Paul, 'Minn.,
on Saturday afternoon. The two
men had not seen each other
since 189 8 but through the
years have kept in touch by cor
respondence.
Mr. Willis, a former resident
of Ashfield township, near Dung
annon, moved with his parents
to Sault Ste. Marie over 50
years ago, and later to St. Paul,
Mr, Willis got a job as sweeps-
ter and chore boy with a railway
and has advanced to the position
of purchasing agent for the Nor
thern Pacific Railway, buying
everything from brakeshoes
locomotives.
to
Prize
great
FIRST SHOW 6:00 P.M.
EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT
ill
Pheasant Season
Opens In October
Open season for pheasants
the townships of Stephen and
Stanley will be October 25, 26,
27, and Wednesday, October 31.
Bag limit is three cocks per day.
Special licences are required
in the two townships for the
hunting of pheasants, rabbits and
foxes. These may be secured
from Dalton Finkbeiner, Exeter,
and F. W. Morlock Crediton.
Gun licences are now avail
able from E. L. Gibson, Exeter,
Days for shooting squirrels
are November 2 and 3 and limit
is five per day. Partridge sea
son is from Sept. 17 to Oct. 8,
inclusive.
Ducks and geese may be hunt
ed in this area from October 6,
to December!..
Thousands of pheasants have
been released in this area by the
South Huron Conservation Club
It is expected .more will be re
leased shortly.
ALDON
THEATRE
GRAND BEND
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
September 21 and 22
“THE COWBOY AND
THE INDIANS”
-ic Gene Autry
Also an Added Attraction;
“BODY HOLD’*
comics
MONDAY & TUESDAY
September 24 and 25
“LADY WITHOUT
PASSPORT”
★ Hedy Lamarr
★ John. Hodiak
DAREDEVIL DAY
TABLE TOPICS
NEWSREEL
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
September 26 and 27
“THE JACKPOT”
★ Barbara Hale
★ James Stewart
It is the prize winning comedy:
the year! I
OOMIO STRIPS
Large Congregation For
Harvest Home Service
Beautiful fall flowers sur
rounded the pulpit of the James
St. United Church Sunday, the
occasion being the anniversary
of the Women’s Assocation. The
guest speaker for the day was
Rev. Andrew Boa, of St. Andrew
United Church, London. Special
music was provided by the choir
assisted by Mr. J. V. Corran, of
Clinton, who sang two solos at
the morning service and by Miss
Maxine Reeder who sang a solo
in the evening.
Mr. Boa in his remarks stated
that it was in James St. Church
in 1927 when revival services
were being conducted by Rev.
Mr. Johnston that he first re
ceived his call to the ministry.
At that time he was a student
of the Exeter H.S. He was greet
ed by a large congregation at the
morning service and his messages
both morning and evening were
much appreciated.
McGillivary WJ
Holds Flower Show
The McGillivray Women's
stitute was held in the hall
Tuesday, September 11 with
members present. Mrs. A. Arm
strong, president, was in the
chair with Mrs. Don Thompson,
secretary-treasurer. ‘ Bible reading
was given by Mrs. E. Thompson
and roll call was answered by an
old fashioned flower. Mrs. Art
Erskine gave a solo which was
much enjoyed.
The hall was decorated with
autumn flowers and after busi
ness
held.
Mrs.
Mrs.
prize
Mrs. Tom Lee and Mrs. M. Alli
son for gladioli and Mrs. Mar-
wood for living room flowers and
Mrs. William Maquire for Asters.
Tea was served by September
group and meeting closed with anthem.
closed a flower show was
The president’s mother and
B. D. Dixon were judges.
Fred Trenton taking first
for dining room flowers,
Perth-Huron Regional Shorthorn Show
School Children’s Parade Pony Races Ponies to Ride
Harness Races Foot Races Baby Show
Field Crop Competition
Girls’ Garden Club
Bands in AttendanceGrandstand Performance
in Parade, Free
50$; Children 25^
Grandstand 25$
School Children
Adult Admission,
Autos 25$
RUSSELL BOLTON
President
E. C. BOSWELL
Sec.-Treas.
Swine Club
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The First Big Show of the New •
Season - - Friday, Sept. 21st
SEATS NOW
Mail orders accepted at
The London Arena
$1.00, §1.25 tax inc.
Box Office open 10 to 10
KIRKTON FAIR
Thurs., Fri., Sept 27, 28
Stage Show Program
DOROTHY STEADMAN — Toronto’s beautiful
blonde acrobatic dancer.
LLOYD WRIGHT — CFPL’s popular radio
lazier; Chalk-stick trick cartooning,
vision balloons and western songs.
BILLY MEEK — The hit of the Garden
back with more top-notch comedy.
enter-
tele
Party
“THE NIX-BEES” The newest sensation from
Toronto: Hand balancing, clowning, etc. Fun
for young and old.
JACK AYRE — The musical director of the
original Dumbells Army Show will play for
entire program.
ADMISSION 500
Dr. G. Jdse, President
AUTOS 2S0
RUNNING RACE
SHETLAND
PONY RACE
FREAK OUTFIT
■ BICYCLE RACE
CALF RACE
FOOT RACES
MUSICAL CHAIRS
ON HORSEBACK
BANNOCKBURN
PIPE BAND
IN ATTENDANCE
PUBLIC SCHOOL
PARADE AND DRILL
CHILDREN 250
Berry, Secretary-Treasurer
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