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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-12-25, Page 1This Christmas scene depicting the babe Jesus surrounded by Joseph and Mary and the angels, was part of the pageant, “The Coining of the King”, presented at James Street Unit­ ed Church Sunday evening to a large congregation. The play was based on the Biblical story of the Nativity. Left to right are Howard Kerslake, Helen Hardy, Sandra Snider, Mrs. Lawrence Wein, Susan Dinney, and Barbara Hodgson. This service was one of the many held during the Yule- tide celebration. Staff Photo Eightieth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 25, 1952 Single Copy 70 & In Tinish The Hospital7 Month prYl Jew• .-W® Hospital Tag Day Nets Over $400 Over $400 was collected Satur- the South Huron Hos- All day during pital tag day campaign, funds had not been reported at pres? time. The campaign was sponsored by the Women’s Auxiliary to the South Huron Hospital and was conducted simultaneously in Exeter, Centralia, Crediton, Dashwood, Zurich, Grand Bend, Kirkton, Zion and Elimville. Mrs. F. J. Milner was venpr of the drive. con- Church Presents "The O.E.S. Stages Yule Party The O.E.S. the To Consider Tenders Soon For Bend School Addition Two District Couples Mark Anniversaries Tenders for the construction •of a $50,000 addition to Grand Bend public school will be con­ sidered by the board early in 1953, chairman John Manore said this week. The board hopes the two- classroom extension to the pre­ sent school will be completed by September for the the ’53-’54 term. Plans drawn by Forbs, architect, of opening of Joseph Harrison Has Large Yule Cactus Mr. Joseph Harrison, Exeter north, would like to know if anyone in Exeter or district can beat his beautiful cactus. This unusual plant blooming in his house weeks and there are •over 100 flowers with to come. The foliage of the plant extends over four feet. Mr. Harrison’s cactus is over 40 years old. His late wife ac­ quired it when they lived in Goderich township, north of Bay- field. Thirty-four years ago they moved to Farquhar and 10 years ago to Exeter. This is the largest bloom the plant has ever produced. Mr. Harrison pruned it about a year ago and it has grown consider­ ably. He also has a special "diet1 for it. He feeds it ' waters it. The plant has siderable interest from neighbors and visitors. Christmas has been for three now wfijl more still salts- when he attracted con- Surprise Party Mrs. Ida Caldwell’s family surprised her with a Christmas party at her home on Saturday night. She was presented with many lovely gifts. Progressive euchre was played with Mrs. Caldwell receiving the . ladies’ prize for high score and Miss Audrey Beaver for ladies’ low score. Men’s high score was made by Ivan Webber and low score by Iloyd Beaver. Lunch, in keeping with the season, concluded a pleasant evening for Mrs. Caldwell her family. and Honored On Birthday The family of Mr. Albert chell honored him with a __ bration Saturday on the occasion of his seventy-fifth birthday. A turkey dinner was served, fol­ lowed by a social afternoon. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. William IlQbbs, Betty Jean and Don, of Thorndale, and Clifton Mitchell on the staff of Beck Memorial Sanitarium, also Mr. Mitchell’s brothers from Cen­ tralia, Lucan and London. Seven years ago Mr. Mitchell retired from a farm in Usb’orne and aboutv four years ago Mitchell passed away. Mit- cele- Mrs. Exeter Legion Installs Officers / I Exeter branch Of the Canadian Legion met Thursday night to install its officers for 1953: President is Vernon Heywood; vice-presidents, Andrew Bierling and Max Harness; secretary, Stan Frayne; Knight; Sgt. Taylor; padre, ton; executive, Cliff Brintnell, Fred Darling, Larry Snider, Wes. Ryckman, Fred Simmons. Harness. ; treasurer, Len Me­ at arms, Reg. Rev. G. G. Bur- , Bill Chambers) , Ernest Wells. R. E. Pooley, WilHam McLean, Norman B. ____, .Sarnia, call for a 80 by 60 one-storey addi­ tion to the south of the present school, located on the river road at the east side of the village. This will provide for two new classrooms, rest rooms, and a teacher’s room The present school contains two classrooms. According to the plans, a playroom and storage room will be made available in the basement of the building, along with an enlarged boiler room. Main entrance will be to the south of the existing bhilding. The new addition will feature a modern design, containing large classroom windows. . This year’s enrolment at the school is over 150. At present, two rooms of pupils are being taught at the Dawn Restaurant, owned by William Glenn. On the Grand Bend board, be­ sides Mr. Manore, are Cam Chapman, secretary, Lawrence Mason, Herbert Pfile, Stanley Gill and Alvin Bossenberry. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bailey quietly celebrated their sixty­ fourth wedding anniversary at their .home in Winchelsea, De­ cember 23. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Camp­ bell were guests of their Eric, and Mrs. turkey dinner at Monetta Men­ ard’s to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary, December io: chapter room of was festively decorated for the annual Christmas party on Friday night. ,W.M. Mrs. Allen Fraser and W.P. Allen Fraser presided over the business meeting. Mrs. W. Hern reported on three members, Mrs. W. D. Sanders, Mrs. Well­ ington Brock and W. J. Smith, who are confined to their homes. A folding wheelchair has been obtained for Mrs. Sanders, through the chapter. A visit to the Huron County home is being planned fol the New Year. Guests of honor for the party which followed the meeting were: Mr. Stanley Merrill, W.P-. of Delaware chapter, and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kennedy, P.W.M., ‘ ~ City Yule Pageant A Christmas pageant, Coming of The King”, was pre­ sented to a large congregation in James Street United Church Sunday evening. The pageant portrayed the Biblical story of the Nativity. The performance was exception­ ally good, as were the costumes. Those taking parts were: Mary, Helen Hardy; Joseph, Howard Kerslake; Zacharias, Claude Farrow; Gabriel, Helen Anthony; shepherds, Mervin Cudmore, Charles Parsons, Don­ ald Taylor, Bill Batten, Donald Welsh; wise men, Garnet Hicks, Carfrey Cann, Jim Sturgis; angels, Mrs. Lawrence Wein, Marie Hodgson, Barbara Hodg­ son, Sandra Snider, Susan ney. Rev. reader. Mrs. William pageant, Mrs. Andrew Hamilton, Mrs. William Allison, Mrs. Dal­ ton Finkbeiner and Mrs. Howard in charge of Andrew Dixon, Bill Armstrong, January 1953 will be a his­ torical "Finish The Hospital” month for this district. It’s an important two reasons: 1. Construction of will be January will be ruary. 2. A launched $20,000 month for the hospital the end offinished by and the first patients received early in Feb- final drive is being to raise upwards to necessary to meet the cost of construction. The Association announced its latest appeal for funds this week. It stated the money is urgently Council Honors H‘. J. Snell was James Smith and Ramore directed Holtzman costumes; properties; light,\ The’ junior church, under Mr. Lawrence were Mrs. and Din- the choir of the the direction of Wein, provided the musical setting for the pre­ sentation. Marilyn Bissett a solo. sang son, Campbell at a and P.W.P., of Forest chapter, London. Mrs. Ronald Squire sang ral solos and Mrs. William led in a carol sing-song Mrs. Bob Pryde at the piano. Santa arrived distributed gifts to all. seve- Cann witn Thieves Enter Garage Thieves broke into the garage owned by Jim Hayter, Dash­ wood, early Friday morning and stole a radio, tobacco and about $10 in cash. Provincial entry was window. Provincial Zimmerman Police reported the made through a Church Crowded For Carol Singing Mr. W R. Goulding, A.T.C.M., organist of Empress Ave. United Church, London, drove through fog following Sunday evening service at his own church to lead •carol singing at Caven Presby­ terian Church. It was the second Sunday eve­ ning concert sponsored by the Retffeation Council and Beta Sigma Phi sorority. The church was filled and chairs were placed in the aisles to take care of and old were carol singing ding’s spirited The Chorallaires, led by Miss Kay McGill, songs, "Bell turne” and and "Bring Isabella.” The Chorallaires have sung with the Huronia Male Chorus, but this was their first appear­ance under Miss McGill’s direc­ tion. The reaction of the aud­ ience indicated future appear­ ances will be popular. Making up the group are Jean McDonald, Maxine Reeder, Jean Taylor, Pat Hopper, Marie Wildfong and Marilyn Skinner. Allen Elston, a former pupil of Mr. Gouling’s, delighted the audience with his rich interpre­ tation of the "Holy City” and "Star of Bethlehem.” Mrs J. C. Cochrane acom- panied at the organ. x th e crowd. Young in the mood for under Mr. Goul- leadersliip. sang two groups of Carol” and "Noc- "Brahm’s Lullaby” a Torch, Jeanette Woodham L.O.B.A. Officers Installed Brother Harold Watson installing team of London, ters Anderson, Lee, Gregory and Sis- _ _______ _____ „. w„ and Jarvis visited Woodham L.O.B.A. December 10 and installed 1953 officers follows* Worthy Mistress, Sister Hilda Smith; deputy mistress, Sister Jean Hern; recording secretary, Sister Ordell Webber; financial secretary, Sister Hazel Coward; treasurer, Sister Hazel Miller. Junior deputy mistress, Sister Myrtle Hanna; chaplain, Sister Wilhelmine Jaques; guardian, Sister Agnes Davis; director of ceremony, Sister Florence Jame­ son; inner guard, Sister Mills; outer guard, Emerson Paton. Officers of first and _____ lecture, auditors and committees were left open until the next meeting, Mildred Brother second ije inations of man! Its spirit puts a beauty and joy into our lives so we may carry good cheer and good will wherever we go. In this spirit of deep-down a Happy New Year Constable Elmer investigated. has on the hearts and imag­ 11 Bend Reeve Harman H. Gill, the reeve of Grand Bend, honored by his council at last meeting of 1952, held day, December 19. Councillor Eric McIlroy sented Mr. Gill with a beautiful desk set, and mounted on the base was a brass plate inscribed: "To the Reeve, from the first council of the Village of Grand Bend, Mr. Eric McIlroy, Mr. Kenneth Young, Mr. Peter Eisen- bach, Mr. William Glenn and the Clerk, Mr. H. Wainwright.” Mr. Gill, in reply, thanked the council for their co-operation during their term of office, which, he said, has been 18 months of good business coupled with harmony, good citizenship and friendliness. Council also presented the clerk, H. Wainwright, with a pen. The meeting was held at the home of the Reeve to wind up the business of the year. Cheques were passed to pay the county rate, the public school and municipal telephones. Mrs. Eva Gill and Miss Irene Gill served lunch for the guests during which Mr. McIlroy pre­ sented them with a present, in appreciation for their kind recep­ tion over the last f<£w meetings which were held in their home, during the convalescence of the reeve. H. H.first was the Fri­ pre- needed and asked everyone in the district to make an extra ef­ fort toward this final objective. Without Debt The Association would like to open the hospital without an overhanging debt. Members feel this new appeal, timed with the completion of construction, can produce the necessary funds next month if the district will co­ operate. The hospital itself is almost finished. Well over half of the interior decoration is completed. Gangs of painters, carpenters and electricians under super­ intendent Helge Jensen are rap­ idly giving the hospital its crowning touches. Three-quarters of the hospital staff has been hired in readiness for the beginning of operations. H. C. Rivers, business manager, Miss Alice M. Claypole, super­ intendent of nurses, and her as­ sistant, Mrs. Jack Delbridge, of Exeter, contemplate a staff of 15-20 will be necessary. Applica­ tion are still being considered. Most Modem The hospital incorporates the most modern of conveniences and equipment. It will be one of the most advanced in the province. Many new time-saving and convenient fixtures are being in­ stalled. Included among these are a -speaker system for nurse calls, individual patient closets, silent, mobile partition curtains, acoustic ceiling tile, silent floor tile and many other features. The patient rooms are decorat­ ed in bright, matching colors, each room in a different com­ bination. The Carling house is being prepared for the offices and re­ ception rooms on the main floor, ■and the nurses’ quarters on the second storey. These are almost completed. Modern, functional furniture for all the rooms has arrived. “Unsettled” Christmas? The meteorological section at R.C.A.F. Centralia forecasts "un­ settled” weather1' over Christmas. It was unable to predict what conditions would be for the holidays. Hi-Time' Huge Cast, Color, Variety In H.S. Commencement Christmas...what a hold it gladness we wish our friends a very Merry Christmas and The Publishers, Staff, Correspondents And Contributors Of Color and variety from the serious to the fantastic roamed the stage of South Huron Dis­ trict High School Thursday and Friday nights last week when students and staff presented "Hi-Time” following the annual commencement exercises. A huge most classes in the school san; and danced Scotland to back home again to traditional Christmas settings. Introduced by John Hicks and a chorus singing "It’s Hi-time,” a review of cheer leaders, cadets and the bugle band depicted school life at S.H.D.H.S. Black Face Three songs by the Junior Glee Club werev accompanied by a chorus line of junior girls in gay costumes and a, song feature by Donald Peterson and Marion Radar. Foi’ ‘ Skipper and his five boys danced through a black-faced comedy act. A group of four songs were presented by the senior glee club, directed by Pat Hopper, featured a Christmas carol w’ith Jean Taylor as soloist and the junior girls forming an echo choir. The glee club also sang an introduction to a waltz line of eight intermediate girls. Later in the program they livened the tempo with the popular "Sleigh Ride.” Following two songs by a boy's double quarette com­ posed of Don McCurdy, Don Welsh, Bill Batten, Bruce Cud- more, Jim Sturgis, Ken Flear, came a cabaret scene with a solo p dance by Myrland Smith. Ray Luck amused ience with the story Albert’s tangle with Tom Easton clowned through a synthetic speech and Connie Ostland, as Aunt Jan'd, told a grueling bed-time story. Mingled with these features were snatches of song and dance. At The Movies A skit by grade 11 girls picted gossips at a summer sort and Lorna Taylor, Bev. velle and Marie Hodgson enacted the part of three gushing teen­ agers at the movies. A typical first date was dramatized by Donald Welsh and Sheila Finan. A bit of fast moving diver­ sion was created by a team of boys and a clown from grade nine doing gymnastics. Pat Hopper, Shirley Pearson, Nancy Tiernan, Bill Batten, Ken Flear, Don Finkbeiner and Bruce Cudmore Sang a group of three songs in more intricate arrange­ ments of harmony and on the same line, the glee chib intro­ duced a colorful Scotch march- cast, representing s themselves from Palm Beach and more variety, Ken aud- little lion, way de- re- Ra- the popular Hill”. ing line with "Heather on the Boys Dance A humorous dance routines was presented by nine boys depicting a fantastic raucous chorus line and ending the program a massed choir of over 100 voices presented the8 stirring “England Arise”. Choruses and quartettes were directed and accompanied by principal H. L. Sturgis and pianists foi’ various~danc.es were Marlene Wagner, iow the the tion ral In charge of the program and awards were: E. H. Jones and J. B. Creech; ushers and tickets, E. D. Howey; stage property, lighting and sets, M. Mahon, G. Koch, F. Meek, A. Ness Shirley Taylor; costumes, A. Kartushyn ner; dances Siegner, M. Allan, Mrs. Elson. Gymnastics G. Mickle and up were Mrs. Stewart, Miss Norina Wilson, Mrs. A. Whil- smith, Mrs. C. Cann, Miss Doris Schwartz and Miss K. McGill. Mr. A. Dixon looked after the curtain and rehearsal pianists were Nancy Tieman, Evelyn Sharrow, Jean Lavender, Shirley Pearson, Marilyn Haberer, Mar­ lene Wagner and Mildred Bal- lantyne. Ushers were Janice Neil, Irene Beaver, Norma. Veal, Norma Keller, Joanne Mair, Anna Hod­ gins, Rosemary Passmore and Jeanette Beaver. Most of the cos­ tumes were made in the Home Economics department. summary of Evelyn Shar- and Marilyn Haberer. While audience was being seated, orchestra, under the direc- of C- Wilson, played seve­ numbers. and Miss L. and drama, C. Sanders, Jewett and and Miss Seig- Miss Mrs. Mary were directed by in charge of make- Stewart, Mrs. Pentecostal Youth Elect Don Jolly Don Jolly was re - elected leader of the Pentecostal Young People at their annual meeting. Others elected were Stewart Triebner, assistant leader; garet Blanohahd, secretary; Doh Jolly, treasurer. Floyd Blanchard, Alvin "more, Betty Blue, Gloria ushers; Eileen Kendrick, potter. Marion Troibner, Grant Trieb­ ner, Stephen Kendrick and Shirley Blue, talent scouts. The year’s Reports indicated a very successful year for the you tig people of Exeter Taber­ nacle. Mar- Mrs. Cud- Blue, Eileen Kendrick, re­ Mrs. Don .Tolly pianist;