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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-04-10, Page 4Page 4 THE TIMES.APVQCATE, CTETE^ ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL WELL DRILLING Water Guaranteed Modern Equipment 35 Years’ Experience W. D. HOPPER SEAmTH, R.R. 2 Phone 667-V-13 ONLY $11,95 (exchange) for Batteries South End Service •Phone 328 Exeter HEY KIDDIES! When the Sun Shines You’ll Want SUNSHINE Roller Skates J RCAF Women Organize Clinic There’s a festive touch to immunization clinics for pre school children at “Huron Park” —-RCAF Centralia’s housing site. The kiddies may be tearful or shy about getting their treat ment but when its all ovei’ they usually come out smiling with a tasty all-day sucker in their mouths. The clinic is held every Thurs day, thanks to the active RCAF Women’s Auxiliary on the sta tion. Since Huron Park is federal property, the Huron County Health Unit cannot hold clinics for the airmen’s children and RCAF makes no provision immunization of children their housing sites. So the wives organized themselves. Mrs. V. Berg, wife of Wing Commander V. A. Berg, is the president of the Auxiliary and the sparkplug behind the clinic. Dr. station charge the W.A. provides three assist ants, at least one of which is a registered nurse. Every Thursday about 60 chil dren receive treatment. Child population of the 300-house centre ranges close to 700. u the for in it B. H. R. Mack, popular medical officer, is in of the immunization, and Strong, Smooth, Double Ball-Bearing $5.50 pair or a SUNSHINE Tricycle All Size.'All Colours Henry Dearing Born In Stephen Henry Dearing, 75, died sud denly of a heart attack at his home in Exeter Thursday. Born in Stephen Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abram Dearing. He spent several years in British Colum bia, returning to Stephen about 20 years ago. He retired from farming to live in Exeter about six years ago. He was a member of James Street United Church. Surviving are one brother, Walter, London; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Davis, London, and Mrs. Harry Smith, Exeter, and several nieces and nephew's. Funeral service was held at the Dinney funeral home on Sat urday at 2:30 p.m., with the Rev. H. J. Snell officiating. Bur ial was in Exeter Cemetery. o Service with Courtesy Tell Moui and Pop to See Them at Exeter Cab Lindenfields Supertest Station PHONE 465 “The Leaders” Phone 181 Exeter DAY OR NIGHT ■ Eager Actors/ Costumes Make Pupils* Operetta Hit Exeter Public School children delighted close to 1,000 parents, adults and pupils with their Cinderella operetta on Tuesday and Wednesday. The musical fairy-tale attack ed full houses of adults in the evenings and played to fellow students of the school, Usborne, Stephen and high school pupils during the days. The eager actors in pretty and impressive < smiles and audience. First of showed the tip - toeing send Cinderella to. the ball where red-garbed cupid was to use his love potions and arrows to sway the prince in Cinderella’s favor.. costumes b r o u g h t applause from the the four scenes godmother and the fairies planning to r •x The naughty stepsisters chid ed the poor maid as they dressed to prepare to capture the prince in the second scene. Cinderella is left alone whqn they leave for the ball. The god mother appears and magically changes Cinderella’s rags to a beautiful gown of yellow* and gives her golden slippers, but with the warning to leave before the clock strikes twelve. During the “minuets” at the ball, the prince, under the spell of cupid,.................. Cinderella the clock she loses one slipper. long search, the prince finds the owner of the slipper ends merrily. A different characters were Thames Road Ladies Hold Easter Meeting The Easter meeting of the W.A. and W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. Robert Cann on Wednesday afternoon with a good attendance. Mrs, William Ferguson, president of the W.M.S.. charge of the meeting, theme for the meeting “Easter Gave us the Bible”. The rayer son. Mrs. > of by Stanley Coward, Mrs. Borland, Mrs. Wise- and Mrs. vice- had The was w T Cubs - Guides the only ones who Fool! Although, I that mine was a Just For Howls You’re not played April must admit little early. Why do you think the fellows in signaling had so much trou ble with those flags when they were down near the ground—I was swinging on them. And who got in the way of the rope when you were skip ping? And who made a flying leap into the air to make you fumble that ball when you were trying to catch it? And who got stuck for five minutes on the gum someone left under a bench? That right —Me—Gus and I’d be there yet if someone hadn't jumped on the bench. He must have heard me singing — “I want somebody to knock me loose”. Your sticky friend—Gus Guide Talk , Twenty-two Guides welcomed, shall we say, Captain back after her excursion with the mumps. There were a few dirty ties, unshiney pins and some without long stockings. Warm weather is coming, but the long ones are regulation until the end of April. There were even some any uniform. Do settle down girls proud of the uniform privileged to wear. We to have a parent’s nigljt after Easter, so tell your parents to save up their questions concern ing Guide Camp and we will do our best to answer them then. The observation game was rather a surprise attack wasn’t it Guides. Remember ing hike this Friday the Legion Hall not 9 a.m. if the weather without and be you are decided the morn- and be at later than is good. —Captain Easter Lilies Send one to a shut-in or to the church in mem ory of a loved one on Easter Sunday. falls in love with who escapes just as strikes. In her ..haste . Afthr a Bailey Florist •and all was given by Mrs. Fergu- Ferguson was in the bible readings as- Mrs. Leonard Harris, Mrs. EXETER ONTARIO 294 DUNDAS ST SPECIAL CAR 1940 SPECIAL TRUCKS international 1-Ton Stake. Thursday’s1948 price 1947 1950 1950 1948 1948 1946 1949 1943 fler 1943 John Deere “B" Ford Coach, good motor. This car to be reduced day's H. J. CORNISH & CO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS LONDON, ONT. Hensail Brownies The Brownies enjoyed beautiful spring weather Monday by practisin; Golden Bar work outside. Owls their uniforms. Those hats to be quite hard to keep names there some the o n of -■ the The with seem tracks of. Let’s put our in them, Brownies, and will be no trouble at all. Guides The spring weather is ing the Guides also. Camping is beginning to be discussed. The girls’ first step in preparation for camping is practising colour ceremony. Captain attended the Guider Trainer meeting in Listowel on .Saturday, March 29, with great benefit to herself. She has some good ideas to pass on to girls. were quite pleased affect- the set of leading . . , featured each day of the performance, entitled “The Maid and the Golden Slip per”. Eileen Kendrick Boyle portrayed Peter Cowen and Floyd ___ chard, the prince; Betty Brady, Ruth Ann Jones and Sally Ache son and Jeanette Taylor, the stepsisters; Sandra Morrow and Calvin McKerral, cupid; Loreen Vennor and Alice Chapman, the stepmother; G w y n e Ellsinere and Helen Taylor, godmother. The fairies were Kathy Smith, Susan Doerr, Marilyn Frayne, Sharon Appleton, Donna man, Tennant, Bonnie Turvey, Walper, Carol Ann Braithwaite, Susan Dinney, Carolyn Harris, Marilyn Jones, Joanne Pascal, Ruth Ann McCarter, Margaret Howey. Playing lords were Paul Wil son, Billy Wright, Larry Jory, Douglas Jermyn, Jack Harvey, Renus Vander Neut, Tommy Ar thur, and Patsy Cooper, Robin Smith, Marlene McBride, Martha Cochrane, Phyllis Merkley acted the ladies. Members of the chorus, who provided background music, were Roxanne Beavers, Carmen McKerral, Sheila Ford, Eleanor Heywood, Jack Robertson, Bob by Skinner, Mervin McKerral, Donna Wells, Elaine Hogarth, Shirley Anderson, Janice Hamil ton, Eleanor Jones, Marion San ders, Douglas Wein, Jane Far row, Margaret Sanders, Patricia Cann, Sandra Blowes, Dorothy Kerslake, Cyril Blommaert, Carol Menard. Cann, “ ness, more, Hale, Joan Naughton, Shirley Merkey, Joce lyn Howey, Dorothy Heywood. Shirley Wurm, Peter Frayne, Harold Kendrick, Merlin Mc Lean, Donald Brintnell, Louise Hockey, Beth Sims, Marilyn Bis set, Shirley Cann, Helen Collin son, Patsy Beaver, Corneles Na gel, Ronald Whilsmith. Principal in charge Musical direction was Lawrence Wein. Others assisting were: Kaye McGill and Faye Jamieson, directors; Esther Seip, Elva Turvey and Helen Jermyn, costumes; Dorothy Hughson, choreography; C. H. Reeves, house manager. Students Keith Lune and Jim Crocker were the stage crew. Mrs. J. Lyne, Ralph Sweitzer and Claude Farrow were given credit for the stage decorating. The costumes were all hand made by the teachers and par ents. It was the first operetta to be staged by the school and students and staff worked on the performance for two months. Proceeds will be used to pictures for the classrooms. and Nancy “Cinderella”; Blan- Ers- Barbata McDonald, Judy Linda Helen Jones, Dennis Wayne Bowen, Jane Har- Elaine Cann, Nancy Cud- Barbara Allison, Donalda Ada Rands, Bob Harvey, Broderick, Heather Mac- Crawford, Beverley Claude Blowes was of the production, under charge sisted Mrs. Smith, man ; Cards of thanks were read. Mrs. Lorne Passmore of the program which consisted of a reading by Mrs. Melvin Gardiner, a solo by Mrs. Morgan, a reading by Mrs. Reg. Hodgert. The topic “French Canadian Evangelism” was taken by Mrs. William Cann. Mrs. Ferguson closed the meeting with prayer. A ten-cent tea was served by Group One. The euchre and box social which was held on Friday eve ning at Farquhar Hall was well attended. The prizes for the euchre went to : Mrs. Lloyd Hackney, Donald Ballantyne Wayne Rowe, and Arthur Harris. Mr. Percy Wright of Hensall was auctioneer for the boxes. The highest bidder was Mr. Mac Hodgert. Misses Norma Keller of Exe ter and Dorothy Thomson of London spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. William Rohde. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Passmore and Sharon, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stewart spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Rodd, of Woodham. Miss Margaret Cann of Lon don spent the week-end with her arents, Mr, and Mrs. Robert ■Cann. Quite a number from this community attended the Gilbert and Sullivan Operetta “H.M.S. Pinafore” presented by the Hu- ronia Male Choir and accompany ing cast last Thursday and Fri day evening. Mr. and Mrs. William Rohde entertained quite a number of young married couples on Satur day evening. Master David Passmore, his tonsils removed at St. seph’s Hospital, London, Wednesday of last 'week. Speaker Tells Of Africa The W.M.S. was in charge of the Easter Thank Offering for the Sunday service on Sunday last. Guest speaker was Mrs. Dow ers, of Centralia, who gave a very interesting talk on the people and customs of Africa. She also had some souvenirs of Africa which illustrated her talk. Members of the W.M. assisted with the service. Those taking part were: Mrs. Elford, reading the responsive r e a d i n g; Mrs. Mair, in charge of the worship service; Mrs. Melvin Gardiner and Mrs. Ken Duncan, ushers; Mrs. William Ferguson and Mrs. Orville Beaver, offering. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jeffery and Douglas and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Stone, Dianne and Bobby visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Aimer Passmore. Sunday services will at the usual hours on morning, Sunday School at 10.15 a.m. and church service at 11.15 a.m. with the Rev. Clysdale of London as speaker. Jack Stewart was in charge a > BUY summer needs NOW and SAVE 3 Cole’s Rexall Drug Store Phone 65 McKnight & Walper’s ANNOUNCING THE NEW Stetson HAT.. Exeter’s first showing of All new spring shades . . $5.95, $8.95, $10.95 the famous Stetson! New Shipment!Smart, Spring Gabardine be held Sunday POP’S Arrow Shirts • Topcoats Just Arrived!$26.50 to $59.50 NEW FOR SPRING!NEW FOR SPRING! Ties — Sweaters — Socks — Sport Shirts Sport Jackets — Sport Coats — Odd Slacks Sensational New Cuff Links and Tie Bars! 1951 1951 I960 1959 1950 1949 1948 1942 CARS Monarch Sedan .......................... Monarch ( each, low mileage. ........ Ford Sedan, radio, low mileage Meteor Coach, only ................... .... 2,495. .... 1,895. . 1 RO'S Hillman Sedan, like new ................. 1 195 Mercury Sedan, very good ........ Oldsmobile Coach, very good ..... Chev Coach .............................. .... 1,495. .... 1,450. .... 675. $10 a day until sold. Thurs- price ....................................... TRUCKS G.M.C. Pickup, very good .................. 1,275. Ford 3-Ton Chassis and Cab ............. 1,295. Ford Pickup, low mileage ..................... 995. Mercury Pickup ................................. 895. Ford 3-Ton Stake .................. 950. 885. 785.Ford 1-Ton Express. Thursday’s price TRACTORS Ford, like* new' ...... ........., International H, hydraulic and scuf- 995. 895. 650. Larry Snider Motors Phone 624 or 64-W Exeter, Ontario ■ Huron County Crop Report By JOHN D. BUTLER The number of hog and cattle marketings have changed very little during the past two weeks with considerable interest being shown by farmers as to the hoped for favourable floor price for beef cattle. Adverse weather conditions this past week will no doubt retard spring work considerably. The making of maple syrup is general in the county although sap runs are considered light. Supplies of seed grain and small seeds are adequate, with the ex ception of Ontario and Western alfalfa seed which is fairly scarce. A number of inquiries are being made concerning cash crops, particularly flax and soy beans. WOODHAM (Intended for Last Week) Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Lambert and family of Flint, Michigan, visited on Sunday with Mrs. M. Jaques. Mr. and Mrs. A, Pringle of London visited on Sunday with Mrs. G. Copeland and Mrs. M. Copeland. Woodham School is closed for two weeks as most of the chil dren have mumps or chicken pox. Mrs. Eliza Courtney of Mid land is spending some time with Mrs. H. Chatten. Mt. and Mrs. Bryce Skinner of Monro visited on Sunday with Mrs. R. Kirk. Mrs. R. Kirk and Lorna and Mrs. R. Hardie visited Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Btyce Skinner of Monro. KIRKTON .Join Church At the morning service in the Kirkton United Church, 12 young people and three adults became members of the church. They are: Mrs. Jane mary Dobson, Muriel Switzer, Bobby Dobson, Harold Burgin, David Roger, Bev. 'Simpson, Lyle Paton, Billy Crago, Lloyd Flet cher. By removal of membership Mr. and Mrs. Wes Neil from Exe ter, and Mr. Eldon Robinson from St. Paul’s Anglican. Rev. H. Andrson gave a fine sermon, receiving these young people and what it meant to be a church member, A communion service was held at the conclusion. The church choir choir were in Concert Under the Kirkton Public Library, a very fine concert wag presented in Aberdeen Hall Friday night. Mr. Lloyd Bradshaw with his 70 voices from St. Marys and district presented very fine talent. Some of them had com peted at the Stratford Festival with honors. Mrs. Fred Lofft and Mrs. L. Bradshaw rendered two very lovely violin solos. Mrs. Lofft was the accompanist for the evening. The the evening were Persona] Items Mr. and Mrs. I. ■were guests with Mr. Stan Hawkins Saturday evening at their home in Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mills of Auburn were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Eric Humphreys. Master* Daniiy and his sister Janice Funneli of Woodstock spent the week-ehd with their grandmother Mrs. Truman Tufts. 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