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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-08-07, Page 12Page 12 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 7, 1952 Lyric THEATRE AW1 Maxine parsons, of Bagotville, Que., visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Parsons over the weekend- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harris, of London, are holidaying with the latter’s Mrs. M. W. Pfaff. parents, Mr, and Phone 421 Previews Its Coming Attractions J Town Topics- Items of Social and Personal Interest; In and Around Exeter The TimeS’Advocate is always pleased to publish these items. We FRIDAY & SATURDAY August 8 and 9 Osage ★ Rod Cameron ★ Jane Nigh The stopping-off place ivr California gold fields . . the MONDAY & TUESDAY August 11 and 12 The Girl On The Bridge nt Hugo Haas ★ Beverly Michaels She’s man bait . . . and der? Mrs. M- A. Switzer, of Pulaski, N.Y., Mrs. A. W. McLaughlin, of Gaivanda, N.Y., are visiting with their aunt, Mrs. Ben Makins, oi Exeter. Miss Orena Luxton, of City, Mich., is visiting with and Mrs. Alfred Coates. Mr. and Mrs. John W. clair and four children and Miss Dorothy Sinclair, of Ottawa, visited for a few days this week with Rev. and Mrs. Donald Sin­ clair. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hey­ wood and Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Armstrong visited with Mr. and Mrs. William Doherty at Bala Bay recently. Mrs. Valeria Arm­ strong returned with them after a two-week holiday. Mrs. Nina Cole, Madison, New Jersey, and Mr. and Mrs. Brem- ner Cole and son, of Boston, Mass., are visiting with Rev. and Mrs. Donald Sinclair. Mr. and Mrs. R. Simpson and two daughters, Dawn and Linda, spent several days with Mrs. Simpson’s sister and brother-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hockey. Bay Mr Sin* yjuuar-For Health’s Sake WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY August 13 and 14 Roller Skate at the ★ James Whitmore ★ William Powell A world of entertainment firm M-G-M . . . II _r,_ ............................................ . , . ____ ______________________ and our readers are interested in you and *your’ friends. Tel. 31 AV I ...- ......1.....I/. Mr. Neil Jones, of Ottawa, is holidaying with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jones at their summer cottage at Grand Bend. Rev. and are liam are L. H. Turner of Newcastle, Mrs. Wil- friends and old home EXETER ROLLER RINK Mon. - Wed. - Fri. - Sat 8:00-11:00 p.m. - Skates Supplied- - Admission 250 and 350 Refreshment Booth and Mrs. Grace Marie, holidaying with ■Cook and other also attending week at Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. May and Mr. and Mrs. Warren May have taken a cottage at Grand Bend foi* the month of August. Guests with Mrs. William Cook last week were Mrs. Wil­ liam Haskett, of Lucan, Mrs. Lloyd Cook, Barbara and Bobby, of Brantford, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Scott, Mrs. Douglas Scott and Mrs. Eva Thring, of Tilson- burg. Miss Mary Mustard of Brantford Collegiate staff rived visit Hardy Mr. more, daylng Mrs. Rose H. Russell has re­ turned home after spending two weeks in Galt with Dr. and Mrs. A. J. McKinnon. Mr. and Mrs. L. England, Mr. and Mrs. J. England, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Sisson, of Montreal; Donalda Sisson, Lome Wilson, of London; Sheila Sisson and Jaequliue .England, spent the holiday weekend at Miller Lake on a fishing A. of of the ar- in Exeter Tuesday for a with the Misses Helen and Helen Anthony. and Mrs. Mervin Cud- Bruce nd Nancy, are holl- ■ at Grand Bend. trip. E. Powell, younger the late Stephen S. Pasedena, week with Powell. Mrs. C. V. and Mr. Al $1,000 JACKPOT BINGO Sponsored by Clinton Lions Club in aid of Artificial Ice CLINTON LIONS ARENA Thursday, August 14 $1,600 In Prizes 4 - SPECIAL GAMES - 4 $300, $100, $100, $1,000 Jackpot That Must Go! 15 Regular Games of $20 Each ADMISSION: $1 for 15 regular games; extra white cards 25$ each or 5 for $1; special cards 25$ or 5 for $1 Doors open at 8 o’clock Games Start 9 sharp DST REFRESHMENT BOOTH Stock Car Races UNDER LIGHTS at Lippert’s Speedway DASHWOOD Every Friday at 8:30 p.m. MODERN AND OLD TIME DANCING After Races Admission $1.00 Students 500 Children Free Lakeview Casino Grand Bend Dancing Every Night Bobby Downs and His Orchestra Concert Sunday Eve. - August 10 by BOBBY DOWNS AND HIS ORCHESTRA Ticket Will Be Drawn for1 lucky winner of a beautiful Cocker Spaniel being raffled) And all proceeds go to the GRAND BEND LIONS CLUB Miss Doreen Chapman Miss Pearl McLeod spent weekend in Detroit. Mrs. Annie Veal, Norma and are spending with Mr, and and other Hope. Mr. and Mrs. and family, of Mrs. Armstrong, visiting in the Mr. and Mrs. George Racey, Moncton, N.B., and Mr. and Mrs. Jack La France (formerly Francis Armstrong), of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr. and Mrs. Harold Taylor, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hector Taylor. Mrs. William G. Post, Mary Lou and Joanne, are spending this week with her parents, and Mrs. J. W. Powell. and the Sheridan a week's Mrs. Cecil relatives andRoss penhalo holidays Williams at Port Howard Elliot Chatham, and of Exeter, are Maritimes with oi Mr. James Lawson Mr. James Lawson, who Mr. Richard Hunter visited recently with his son, Howard, and family at Wigwassan Lodge, Tobin’s Island, in the Muskoka district. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Foster, of London, Mr. and Mrs. George Parks, of Woodstock, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. D. Traquair, Mr. ' ‘' and ham, with Mrs. Salter and Meta. and Mrs. Charles Salter daughter, Jane, of Wing- are spending a few days Y1 Meet Ils In The Aldon Theatre GRAND BEND Each Sunday Evening 8;30 p.m. THROUGH JULY AND AUGUST Mr. brother Powell, spent last Mrs. J. W. Mr. and and family kard, of Regina, are holidaying at Grand Bend, Mr. and Mrs. G. Chapman and Jim and Pat Hennessey, Alice Chapman, Tom Cruickshank, of Whalen, spent Sunday in Niagra. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swartz, Mr. and Mrs. Sara King, Crediton, and Mr. and Mrs. Melville King spent Sunday in Cass City. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Preszcator spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Armstrong at Beach O’ Pines, Grand Bend. Misses Jane Farrow and Heather McNaughton are spend­ ing part of their .summer holi­ days at Georgian will leave ian Bay councelor Mr. Goe Coleman visited with friends in town over the holiday weekend. Mrs. Blow, of Acton, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison, of Brantford, and Mrs. Raff, of Princeton, visited with Rev. and Mrs. Down, Wed­ nesday of last week. Arthur L. Scott, father of Miss Scott, of town, visited with his brother, E. T. Scott, for the first time in 50 years at recently. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. attended the wedding Balkwill’s niece, Susan Montreal recently. She is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hart who returnd to Exeter with the Balkwills foi* a visit. Mrs. Hart is the former Clara Balk­ will and Mr. Balkwill’s sister. Messrs. Bob Russell and Stir­ ling Ince spent the weekend in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Keller, Norma and Lome and Janice Neil spent the weekend in For­ mosa. Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Beavers and family spent _ the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Sarnia. WO1 and Mrs. hough ^are spending their holi­ days at Trenton. Judy Snelgrove is spending the week with her aunt in St. Thomas. Miss Isabelle Turnbull, of London, spent a few days last week with Mrs. Myrtle Brown and Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers. Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Southcott and Miss Stella Southcott are spending August at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Charles West­ lake are visiting with Mrs. R. Westlake and Mary for two weeks. Their home is in Catharines. Mrs. Anna Westlake, of Wyo­ ming, visited with Mr. and Mrs. William Passmore for a couple of days. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Taylor, o.f Sarnia, visited o^er the week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. Hector Taylor. Mr. Grant Collingwood, of To­ ronto, spent the- weekend with his parents, Mr. Collingwood. Mr. and Mrs. have returned pleasant holiday district, returning by Algonquin Park and calling on relatives and friends at Rice Lake and Toronto. Miss Ruby Wood, of Ridge­ town, spent the holiday weekend at the home of her brother-in-law, Mr. John Luxton. * Rev. and Mrs. L. and Grace Marie, of are visiting friends in town this week and are attending the Old Boys’ Reunion in Goderich. Miss Sonja Colborne, Shallow Lake, is spending the summer holidays with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dayman. Mrs. Clive McAllister, of Fort. Wayne, Morton, ing with Mrs. D. Mr, and Mrs. Allan Westcott spent the weekend at Manitoulin with Mr. and Mrs, Allan Fraser who are' holidaying there. Cal., Mr. and Pickard W. PIc- Camp Wabanaki on Bay. Michael Farrow next week for Georg- where he will be a at Camp Kwayah. Sudbury Balkwill of Mr. Hart, in f the Les Morris at Wilf Green- St. and Mrs. Tom Will Ryckman home from a in the Muskoka sister and and Mrs. H. Turner Newcastle, Ind., and Mrs. Ewart of Winnipeg, are visit- A, Anderson. for many years operated a jewellery business in Exeter, passed away in Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, July 24, in his eigh­ tieth year. Mr. Lawson was a native of Stephen Township and, after farming for several years, he moved to Crediton and opened a jewellery store. After being there for eight years, he moved to Exeter in 1914 and carried on a similar business now owned retiring in the former predeceased him last January. Deceased was a member of the James Street United Church and of the Masonic Order. Surviving are one son, Dr. William Lawson, of Listowel, and three sisters, Mrs. Thomas Wilson of London, Mrs. Frank Reeder of Centralia, and Mrs. Joseph Woodall of Crediton. The funeral Saturday afternoon was held from the Hopper - Hockey funeral home conducted by Rev. H. the Exeter cemetery. in the store by Mr. Jack Smith, 1950. Mrs. Lawson, Fannie Mawhinney, J. Snell with interment in Josiah McDonald The funeral of the late Josiah McDonald, aged 74, who died in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, Thursday, July 31, was held on Saturday afternoon from the Hopper-Hockey funeral home conducted by Rev. Donald Sin­ clair, with interment in the Ex­ eter cemetery. Mr. McDonald was born in Wingham but spent the greater part of his life in Exeter. For many years he followed his trade as a mason and for several years was employed with the Exeter Dairy. He was a member of the Main Street United Church. Surviving besides his wife, the former Maude Green, are four daughters, (Vera) Mrs. Harry Bowden; (Alda) Mrs. Ray Smith; (Lois) Mrs. Lee Learn; (Marjorie) Mrs. W. Edwards; and three sons, Reg and Clar­ ence, of Exeter, and Ted, of London; one sister, Miss Minnie, of Saskatoon, and one brother, Norman, of Exeter. The bearers were Messrs. Jo­ seph Davis, Anslee Neil, James Harrison, Herman Kernick, Wil­ liam Smith and Mervin Edwards. Mrs, Lydia Sweitzer Mrs. Lydia Sweitzer, widow of the lute Samuel Sweitzer, passed away at her home Saturday, July 26, and the funeral services were held at the Hopper-Hockey fun­ eral home the following Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Sweitzer, whose maiden name was Lydia Ann Morlock, was born at Crediton, August 3, 1860, and was just a few days short of 92 years. Her husband, the late Samuel Sweit­ zer, predeceased her in Septem­ ber, 1911. For several years they lived at Crediton where Mr. Sweitzer conducted a flax busi­ ness. Moving to Shipka he con-< ducted a flax and saw-mill busi­ ness. In later years, Mrs. Sweitzer resided in Windsor and for 28 years she has resided in Exeter. She was an active member of the M. E. church. Pastor E. Zinns, S.D.A., London, officiated at the funeral. A duet was sung by her cousins, Brown and Miss of Crediton. Interment took Crediton cemetery. Surviving are three sons, Sim­ on, at home; William H., of Ex­ eter; Matthew C., of Grand Bend; two daughters, (Martha) Mrs. Hewlett Smith, at home; (Ida) Mrs. David Lippert, at Gr avenhurst; 16 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren; two bro­ thers, J. P. Morlock, South Can­ on City, Colorado; Simon Mor­ lock, of London; two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Holtzmann, of Cleve­ land, Ohio, and Mrs. C. W. Tay­ lor, of Washington, D.C, Friends and relatives from a distance who attended the fun­ eral were Miss Pearl Holtzmann, Mrs. A. W. Russell, Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. Simon Morlock and son, Mrs. Mr. _ _ Gaiser, Detroit; Mrs. D. Lippert and Betty, Gravenhurst; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lippert, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Branston, Melbourne; Miss Ida Sweitzer, Mr. and Mrs. H. McCullan, London; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lippert, Ailsa Craig. The following grandsons were pallbearers: Harry Lippert, Ed Lippert, Milton, Wray, Stuart and Sam Sweitzer. M' Mrs. Marie Ella Morlock, place in the ■- ■ Charles, London; Mr. and Earl Sweitzer, Kitchener; Earl Gaiser, Mrs. Gordon Mrs. Anna Bray Mrs. Anna Bray, formerly of Exeter and Usborne, died in Vir­ den, Manitoba, on Sunday, Aug­ ust 3, in her eighty-ninth year. She was born at Winchelsea, in Usborne township, the eldest daughter of Richard and Eliza­ beth Delbridge, and resided in Usborne and Exeter until 19OS when she married William J. Bray and4 moved to Virden, Man. She was a member of Virden Hospital Auxiliary, of St. United Church and a life ber of the W.A. Mrs. Bray had been in health for the past four . and spent the last two years in Virden Hospital. She is survived by two step-daughters, one son, and five grandchildren, and one brother, Henry Delbridge, of Ex­ eter. Enjoy a Sparkling and Challenging Program sponsored by Clinton Area Youth For Christ Band Tattoo DASHWOOD Tuesday, August 19 Featuring the London Girls’ and Boys’ Band, under the direction of A. C. Robinson Other Bands Participating Are As Follows: Sarnia Garrison Trumpet Band (Second place winners at Waterloo Festival) Seaforth Brass Band — St. Marys Citizens’ Band Forest Excelsior Band — Thedford Brass Band Centralia RCAF Trumpet Band Zurich and Dashwood (combined Junior Bands) Dashwood Senior Band •1^ PARADE STARTS AT 7:30 P.M. and leads to the park where a concert will be given. Admission at Popular Prices Refreshment Booth at the Park BIGGER AND BETTER! Seaforth BINGO Seaforth District Community Centre Friday, August 8 DOORS OPEN 8 P.M. PLAY STARTS 9 P.M. $1,525.00 Cash Prizes THAT MUST BE PAID OUT Mrs. Emma J. Miners Mrs. Emma J. Miners, one Exeter’s oldest residents, passed away Wednesday, July 23, about a month before reaching her ninety-third birthday. Born in Exeter, her maiden name was Emma Jane Balkwill. She was twice married, her first husband being the Rev. William Coombe, who died 40 years ago. Follow­ ing his death she returned to Exeter to reside hnd later mar­ ried the late John T. Miners. Up to a short time before her death she was an active member of James Street United Church, a member of the Comrades Bible Class, the W.M.S., the_W.C.T.U., and of the unit. Surviving 0. C. Wigle, eral body of church Red Cross are one sister, Mrs. Kingsville, and sev- and nephews. The __„ _____ at the Dinney fun­ eral home until Saturday after­ noon when service was conduct­ ed in the James Street United Church conducted by Rev. H. J. Snell and Rev. J. W. Down, terment was made Sunday Bowmanville. nieces rested In- at Mrs. H. Bissett Mrs. Ralph Bailey and Mrs. Edward Brady of town will have the sympathy of many friends in the loss of their mother, Mrs. H. Bissett, who passed away August 1 at Mrs. Hodgert’s nursing home in her seventieth year. Mrs. Bissett was born in Lon­ don and lived there all her life Exeter about Her husband predeceased her in November, 1948. Deceased was active in all organizations of Adelaide Street Baptist Church, London. Surviving besides Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Brady are a daughter, Mrs. Ernest Collings,, of London, and one son, Jack Bissett, of St. Thomas; a brother, Gordon An­ gus, Detroit; and a sister, Mrs. Norman oYung, London. The funeral was held from the Needham Memorial Chapel, Lon­ don, with Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. until coming to four months ago. ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND WEDNESDAY & THURSDAC August 6 and 7 TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY ★ Ruth Roman ★ Steve Cochran The unforgettable story man and his girl. CARTOON and “I WON’T PLAY” FRIDAY & SATURDAY August 8 and 9 HALF ANGEL (In Technicolor) Loretta Young ★ Joseph Cotton One of the funniest pictures of the year! CARTOON and TWO ADDITIONAL SHORTS ALL THE ABOVE PRIZES WILL BE PAID . . No Restrictions . . . They’ve Got To Go! Seating Accommodation for 2,000 ailing years 300.00 50.00 75.00 100.00 1,000.00 Paul’s mem- 15 REGULAR JAMES AT $20.00 1 SPECIAL GAME AT $50.00 .... 1 SPECIAL GAME AT $75.00 .... 1 SPECIAL GAME AT $100.00 . $1,000.00 JACKPOT ..................... Admission for 15 Regular Games - $1.00 Extra Cards and Special Games - 250 Jackpot Cards - 250 or 5 for $1.00 Note! New “Bingo Blower” in Operation TOTAL CASH TO BE PAID OUT 1 Each ticket admits one adult or two children I •% ■ . - y Three Big Days! SUNDAY MIDNIGHT, MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY August 11, 12 and 13 THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH (in Technicolor) Mightiest Of motion pictures* with an unprecendented array of talent. Continuous Show Starting at 3:30 Complete Programs at 0:20 and 9:10 Daily - ADMISSION «■ Adults 750 - Children 350 (Tax Included) k'/ Prizes valued at over $7,500.00 Only ADVANCE SALE TICKET HOLDERS die eligible for prizes including 1952 Dodge 1952 Meteor 1952 Pontiac Philco Television Set Connor Washing Machine International Harvester Refrigerator 2 Bicycles Special Opening Night Award Two 1952 Car* *p*dei w«n>Mtenltilon coupon attach** must rood* Wostorn Fair Auodatlon by 9t3O pan. Sapt. S, 1953 to b« •llfftla tor opening night draw.