HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-02-21, Page 12THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 21, 1952
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Coming Attractions J
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
February 22 and 23
Take Care Of
My Little Girl
★ Jeanne Crain
★ Dale Robertson
Whai happens when girls
leave home for the first time.
MONDAY & TUESDAY
February 25 and 26
To-Morrow Is
Another Day
(Adult Entertainment)
★
★
This is a tense interesting
chase melodrama with situations
that are highly romantic.
Rutli Roman
Steve Cochran
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
February 27 and 28
Call Me Mr.
-Jr Betty Grable
★ Dan Dailey
An entertaining technicolour
musical comedy . . .
FIRST SHOW EVERY
SATURDAY NIGHT AT 6:30
Mrs. Sam Jory is at St. Jo
seph’s Hospital where she has
undergone an operation.
Mr. Herman Prior of Portage
La Prarie is visiting his sister,
Miss Olive Prior.
Mrs. William
taken to hospital
Mr. and Mrs.
Greenlee was
on Saturday.
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Featured At, Carnival
In spite of freezing weather,
*Successful In Exams
Dr. C. Borden Sanders of Lon
don, an Exeter Old Boy, has been
successful in examinations lead
ing to fellowship in the Royal
College of Physicians of Canada.
This gives him the status of a
specialist in medicine. He is es
tablishing a practice in internal
medicine at Welland.
The doctor and Mrs. Sanders
visited with the latter’s parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Finkbeiner
in Stephen and other relatives in
Exeter this week.
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BINGO
part
boys’
Marilyn Skinner and her
ner Trudy Pickard; fancy
- Dale Tnrvey; best national—
Thelma Preszcutor, Bob Harvey,
Patsy Cann: girls' comedy—
Heather MaeNaughton; boys’
comedy Cyril Bloemaert; men’s
comedy—Ross Dobson, Reg. Mor
rison.
The oldest lady and man pre
sent were Mrs. G. Ince and Al
Becket. The youngest girl was
Pauline Bell.
The line-up for the Lion-Kins
man hockey was as follows:
Lions: W. G. Cochrane, Robert
Dinney, Ken Hockey, Russ Snell,
Eugene Beavers, Fred Darling,
Ross Tuckey, Hugh Wilson and
Stewart Taylor.
Kinsmen: Graham Mason, Les
Parker, Fred Ellerington, Earl
Witmer, Doug l’ryde, Gord Bayn-
ham, Don Traquair, Irvine Arm
strong, Jack Fulcher, Lloyd Ford,
Bill Tuckey and Don Southcott.
Referee was Wes Ryckman,
A. L. Snelgrove was emcee for
the evening.
Legion Memorial HallPickard citizens, well fortified with hea-
and Trudy vsited i«. Hamilton vy clothes and blankets, jam-
over the week-end. med the Exeter Arena for the
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‘ of last week.
Eager
crowded
try of
raucous
frisky rabbits. As costumed par
ticipants waited in the sidelines
for their part of the program.
Four top performers from the
Kitchener skating club thrilled
the. audience with a display oi
figure skating.
Following the judging of cos
tumes, local Kinsmen and Lions,
haggard has-beens of hockey
clowned through a game that
ended in a 2-2 tie, They featured
such antics as introducing five
pucks at (nice and a jellied puck
for a planned shot on goal.
To begin the evening’s enter
tainment, Mrs. Beryl Goodman
Williamson, Kitchener Skating
Club professional, explained basic
figures while the four youthful
skaters
for the
er then
iug,
over the week-end.
Revenge is a delicacy which
should be served cold. Bis
mark.
spectators saw the ice
with a colorful pagen-
eostumed skaters from
clowns to a brigade of
Friday, February 29
See Also Page 7 For
Additional Coming Events
Euchre Postponed
to
Friday, March 7
8:30 p,m.
Sponsored by Hurondale
LEGION HALL
Admission 500
W.I.
Lunch and Prizes Provided
The public is invited to attend a
Joint Meeting
OF NIGHT SCHOOL
AGRICULTURAL AND FARM
MECHANICS COURSES
Thursday, Feb. 21
at 8 p.m.
E.D.H.S. AUDITORIUM
TOPIC: “SUGAR BEETS”
Speaker: B- E. Easton of Canada
& Dominion Sugar Co., Chatham
demonstrated the figures
audience. Each perform-
did a solo piece of skat-
... combining skill with their
own particular interpretation of
the music.
They were Carolyn Spellman,
Gold medalist: Marilyn Schlick-
ter, Marlene Kistner, senior lad
ies champion and Fred Yanks,
senior men’s champion. Miss
Speilman is the. niece of Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Hoffman, Dashwood.
Next on the program were the
local costumed crowd. Young
and old skated in a bright pro
cession. They were judged by
Mrs. Earl Russell, Mns. Geoxge
Retlier and Mr. Ed Brady.
Winners of this event were:
Ladies’ fancy dress—Elsie Tuc
key, Hazel Beavers; girls’ fancy
—Jane Farrow, Janice Hamilton,
Marie Venner; fancy men’s—■
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Attention
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All Co-Op Members
and Cattle Shippers
is
s Social Evening
£
will be held in
CO-OP HALL
Friday, February 22
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Program consists of a talk by Mr, Robert Morrisson,
president of Ontario Live Stock Co-Op, on cattle
shipping. Also moving pictures. Ladies provide lunch.
Card tables please.
R. B. WILLIAMS, CO-OP SHIPPER
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Enjoy
Dancing
THIS
Saturday Night
And Every Sat Night
Exeter Legion Hall
Guiders From Kitchener
Here For Award Night
Guides from the First Exeter
Company were on their toes and
looking their
Night Monday,
were Captain
former Captain
cliener.
It was an important night for
Frances Langley, Carman Mc-
Kerral and Beth Sims when
they made their promise for the
first time and received their
Tenderfoot pins.
Second Class» badges were
awarded to Maxine Watson,
Rena Murray, Jane Farrow, Jane
Harness and Janice Neil. Emer
gency Helper, Child Nurse and
Cook’s badges went to Shirley
Harness, Norma Keller and San
dra McKnight. Year service stars
were also warded.
Canary and Bluebird patrols
received first aid kits fox- Patrol
awards.
Captain
game
circle
sung
lated
work.
Vespers
special
Merklinger took the Good Night
Salute.
best for Award
Special visitors
Merklinger and
Hoffman of Kit-
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Benny Goodfellow
AND HIS LONDONAIRES
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Admission 750 Dancing 9-12
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It’s Coming!
Dance Broadcast
Saturday, February 23
8:00 p.tn. sharp
FEATURING STARS OF RADIO AND STAGE
Adults 750 — Children 500
Dance to Follow 9:30 to 12
Sponsored by Maroons* Basketball Club
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and
for
and
the
Merklinger led the
the girls gathered in a
Campfire. Songs were
the visitors congratu-
Guides on then* grand
and Taps ended this
meeting and Captain
Play Exhibitions
Before Playoffs
Exeter Maroons won an ex
hibition basketball tilt against
Centralia Flyers 52-50 Wed
nesday night.
Gord Cann and Ken Moir
led the Maroons with 13 and
10 p o i n t s respectively. Moir
was' best for the Flyers with
20 points.
While waiting to continue
in playoffs, the Maroons will
play Tillsonburg Trojans in
that town Monday night. The
game will be a preliminary to
a tilt between McMaster Uni
versity and Tillsonburg Liv
ingstone’s of the Senior “A”
league. Thursday Tech grads
of London will play here.
First game of the Maroon’s
playoffs will be played in the
high school gym here on Sat
urday, March 1, against win
ners of the Windsor district.
league.
Rally At Crediton
The Youth Rally reported in
last week’s issuse was held in Cre
diton at the EUB Church there,
not in Dashwood as was stated
in the story. A thanks to our
Crediton correspondent for bring
ing it to our attention.
Bill Lisney, son of Mr, and
Mrs. Vernon Heywood, had his
appendix removed on Friday,
February 16, at St. Joseph’s Hos
pital. He is expected home this
week-end.
COMING EVENTS
VALENTINE DANCE —- Make it
a date to attend the Valentine
Dance, Town Hall, Hensail, Fri
day, February 22. Desjardine’s Orchestra. Admission 75^. Spon
sored by the north group of the
Eastern Star No. 222. Lunch
booth in hall. Proceeds for
South Huron Hospital Fund. c
$450 in Cash Prizes
15 Regular Games for $10.00 Each
2 Special Games for $25.00 Each
1 Special Game for $50.00 and
$200.00 JACKPOT MUST BE WON
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Mr. and Mrs. Rene Francois
and two girls, of town, and Mr.
and Mrs. De Vriendt of Delhi, at
tended the Barbara Ann Scott
ice show in Detorit over the
week-end.
Earl Whiting of Usborne was
taken to Victoria Hospital, Lon
don after he broke liis arm last
Saturday.
Miss Joan Hopper, who is at
tending University of Toronto,
visited with her parents ovei’ the
week-end.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wilson of
Toronto visited with Mr, and
Mrs. E. R. Hopper over the
weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Parsons
and baby, of Ferndale, Mich.,
visited with relatives over the
week-end.
Mr. Peter Fraser, of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin, visited his
parents this week.
Mr. Grant Collingwood, Tor
onto, spent Friday with his par
ents, Mr. and 'Mrs. Tom Colling
wood.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Grant Smith,
of London were visitors with
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harris,
Gidley street east, on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Russell,
Bob and Jim spent Sunday and
Monday in Toronto. Bob will at
tend Radio College for the next
four months to finish a course
in radio technology and televi
sion, which he has been study
ing at home for several months.
Mrs.- Thomas and Kenneth Ar-
kell, Frank Gregus and Lome
Preszcator spent the week-end in
Montreal.
Mrs. Riddell, of London, spent
Friday with her mother, Mrs. E.
Flynn, who is much improved
since her return home. Mrs. Wil
liam Lewis of Clandeboye also
visited Mrs. Flynn recently.
Mr. Harold Flynn of Centra
lia spent Saturday in Exeter.
F/O Gordon Squires, who has
been stationed in Summerside,
P.E.I., for the past two year has
been posted to McDonald, Mani
toba. He commences his duties
on February 21. Mrs. Squires is
at present, visiting with her par
ents, Mr. and -Mrs. Alvin Moir,,
before going on to McDonald.
Mr. and Mrs.
Mr. and Mrs. A.
daughter, Bonnie of Sarnia were
Sunday visitors
Mrs. Hector Taylor.
BAKING SALE — The Ladies’
Auxiliary to the Exeter Branch
Canadian Legion will hold a
■Taking Sale in the Legion Hall
.n March. Watch your paper fpr
the date. 21c
POSTPONED TO FEB. 22 —
O.E.S. Valentine Dance at Hen
sail. Make sure of the date—
Friday, February 22. Proceeds
for hospital. Fun for all! 14c
TRIVITT MEMORIAL
PARISH HALL
Tuesday, Feb. 26
Supper Served
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
ADMISSION 500
Reception
and Dance
FOR MR. AND MRS.
BURNS BLACKLER
at
KIRKTON
ABERDEEN HALL
Friday, February 22
Huron
Stock Car Club
is holding a
MEETING
At Ed Lippert’s
Friday, February 22
at 8:00 p.m.
for members to plan for
Summer Activities
!U‘
Grant Taylor,
Passmore, and
with Mr. and
Monster
DANCE
EXETER LEGION HALL
Come and see the new Bingo Blower in operation!
All numbers are mixed and ejected by forced air.
Admission $1.00 Extra Cards 250
Doors Open 7:30 — Games Start 9:00 P.M.
(The management reserves the right to cancel the
bingo according to weather conditions)
Carnival
Lucan and Community
Memorial Centre
Friday, February 22
at "8:00 p.m.
Prizes for Best Costumes (National, Fancy and
Comic) and Races
Prizes for Oldest Skater & Largest Family on Skates
B^st Skating Couple
Musical Chairs and Tag-of-War
Free Skating After Carnival
ADMISSION: Pre-School
School Children 250
Only those in costume allowed on ice before judging.
Children FREE
Adults 500
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Exeter Arena
Sports Calendar
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 —
Skating 8-10
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 —
Plaj'off Hockey
St. Marys vs. Exeter
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 —
Skating 2-4 (No evening skating)
CKNX Barn Dance and Broadcast at 8
Four-Way Transfer
A real estate transfer which in
volves four families took place
this week. Mr. and Mrs. Graham
Mason have moved from their
home on Senior Street and taken
occupancy in a wartime house
Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Hughson have
purchased the Mason home and
moved in this week. The Hugh-
sons’ former residence on Wil
liam Street has been sold to Mr-,
and Mrs. Jack Smith, who va
cated the house formerly owned
by Mr. Douglas Knowles on Gid-
ley Street. Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Weber have purchased the
Knowles residence and occupied
it this week.
$285
they
last
Mr. and Mrs. Benson W. Tuck-
ey are holidaying in Fort Laud
erdale, Florida.
More Blind Donations
Exeter Lions received
from RCAF Centralia when
canvassed at Pay Parade
week for the ONIB Building fund.
S. B. Taylor, district chairman,
reports Exeter’s donations are
just $50 short of the $1,500
mark. The total is not yet com
plete.
Citizens of Crediton
ated $168.75, The
towns in the district
[been hoard from.
have don-
remaining
have not
S'S'
Tonight
Thursday, February 21
Toronto Star Free Concert
JAMES STREET UNITED CHURCH
Lunch Served Following Concert
—
Wed., Feb. 27
Dancing 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
STAN SKIPPER
AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Admission 750
£
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 ■—
Open for Hockey
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 —
Skating
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Hockey
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 —
Skating 8-10
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29 —
Hockey
Mammoth Paper Drive
EXETER AND DISTRICT
MARCH 12
Paper Is Not Waste
Until You Waste It
DEPOTS AND DETAILS NEXT WEEK
Sponsored and Directed by Exeter Lions Club
All Proceeds to Go to the South Huron Hospital
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