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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-12-30, Page 8
THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 30, 1948 Ml and Mrs. Allen R, Gould. Mary and .Shirley, of London, spent the holiday 'with the for* mer’s .parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gould. Leavitt's THEATRE Previews it$ Coming Attractions WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, December 2!) and 30 TWO FEATURES ‘My Dog Rusty’ © Ted Donaldson ® John Ritel ‘Arkansas Swing’ © Hoosier Hotshots FRIDAY, SATURDAY December 31 and January 1 SAT. MATINEE AT 2:30 P.M. ‘The Last Round Up’ • Gene Autry ® Jean Heather MONDAY, TUESDAY, January 3 and 4 TWO FEATURES ‘Trapped by Boston Blackie’ ® Chester Morris ‘I Surrender Dear' ® Gloria Jean ® Don McGuire ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND PRESENTS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT THE FOLLOWING ATTRACTIONS ■» FRIDAY, SATURDAY December 31 - January 1 It’s those all-time hilarious funsters, © Abbott and Costello in ‘Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein’ Cartoon, .‘KNOCK KNOCK' MUSICAL SHORT and ‘PELICAN PRANKS’ MONDAY, TUESDAY January 3-4 In Technicolor ‘Olympic Games of\1948’ -A ringside seat at the most famous athletic competition ever staged! — Plus — PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL Skating Exeter Arena EVERY TUESDAY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS SATURDAY AFTERNOON New Year’s Eve - 7 to 9 ADMISSION 25c AND 15c .______________________________________________________________> Legion Bingo EXETER OPERA HOUSE , Thursday, December 30 ' ’15 ROUNDS OF fIONIC HAMS 10 ROUNDS OF GEESE r DOOR PRIZE — A TURKEY Admission 35c Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McDon ald, of London, spent the week end in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. G. Wright and boys spent the Christmas holi days in London. Mrs. Myrtle Hunter, of Lon don spent the Christmas holiday with Mr, and Mrs. D. Brlntnell. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Dearing and family, of Sarnia, spent Christmas with Mr, .and Mrs. • Ford, of Detroit, ; M’rs. Rachel Sims spent the holidays with .her daughter Mrs. Laura Hunter and family, of Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. V, L. Roulstcm, Gail and Karen, of Simcoe, spent the holidays with Mr, and Mrs. E. A. Howald. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Prouty, of Oshawa, spent .the holidays with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Prouty, i Mr; and Mrs. Arto Delve, of Taber, Alta., are visiting for a few weeks with the latter's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Abbott, Mr. Harry Leonard and Miss Doris’ Cutting, of Bright, spent the; week-end with Mr, Everett Sims and Miss Agnes Cutting. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Penhale .and daughter Grace, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Keller, of Dash wood, spent Christmas with Mr. and .Mrs. L. Masnica. Mr. Charlie Waghorn was the winner of the radio at Robert son’s Drug Store, and Agnes Cutting won the five pound box of chocolates at A. Sanders’. Miss Annie Handford left on Wednesday for London where she will spend a few months with her brother-in-law and sis ter, Mr. and.Mrs. Jack Jennings. Mr. Grant Collingwood, of Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alderson and two children, of Arkona, visited with Mr. and Mrs. T. Collingwood for Christ mas. The bicycle that was reported lost in our classified columns last week was returned to the corner from which .it was taken on the Thames Road, Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Crawford and family, of Belmont, Miss Doris Penhale, of London, and Mr. Ken Beattie, of Lucan, spent Christmas with .Mr, and Mrs. Asa Penhale. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taylor, of St. Clair Shores, Mrs. Alice Holtzman, of Pontiac, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor at the home of Mt. and Mrs. Norman Ford. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor, Jean and Jeanette and Mrs. Box spent the Christmas holiday in Detroit at the home of .Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ford. -'Mrs. Box and Jean remained for 'a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ander son and Shirley, and Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Stone and daugh ters Donna, Marlene and Sharon of Kirkton, spent Christinas with Mr. and Mrs. James Squire. Mr. and Mrs. George Clark and family, of Thedford, Mr. ! and Mrs. Glenn Brenner and family and Mrs. Annie Brenner, of Grand Bend, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Barr and family, of Sar nia, and Mr. and Mrs. Wray Sweitzer and Ronnie, of Shipka, spent Christmas at the home of their parents, iMr. and Mrs.’ Wm. Sweitzer. Mrs. E. Cooper and Mary, of Simcoe, spent .the holiday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Del Charron and hei’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kading. A tele phone 'greeting from her son, Harvey, of Montreal, was receiv ed on Christmas Day. Out-of-town guests ■'with Mrs. Alice Mitchell over the Christ mas holidays .were Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Mitchell, of Toronto, Mr. Earl Mitchell and friend, Miss Edith Walker, of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Moore and Sandra, of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Johns and family and Mr. Bill Salmon, of London, Mr. Jack Coughlin, of Lucan, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith .and family and Miss Geraldine Prout of Exeter. Announcements Birth, Death and Marriage Notices are inserted free of charge. Card of Thanks 50c. In Memoriam Notice 50c for single verse. 515c extra for each additional verse, En gagements 50c. BIRTHS GEDDES—-At Mrs. Batten’s nur sing, home on Monday, De cember 27, 1948,. to ,Ml and Mrs, David Geddes, of Kirk ton, a son. RADER—At Mrs, Batten’s nur sing home on Friday, Decem ber 24, 1948, to Mr. and Mrs, Alvin Rader, of Zurich, a daughter, SHORT—At Mrs, Batten’s nur sing home on Friday, Decem ber 24, 1948, to Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn Short, of Centralia, a daughter. WEIN—On Christmas morning, in Victoria Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Wein, a son, Sheldon Sherwood. WOLFE—At Mrs. Batten’s nur sing home on Sunday, Decem ber 19, 1948, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wolfe, of Exeter, a son. DEATHS JOHNSON—At Grand Bend on Wednesday, December 29, 1948, Sarah Webb, beloved wife of the late David John son, in her 74th year. Resting at her late residence where the funeral will take place -Friday, 2.30' p.m. A memorial service will be held in Grand Bend United Church at 3 p.m. following interment in Grand Bend Cemetery, SCHEERER—In Usbqrne Town ship on Tuesday, December 28, 1948, Florence Ester Ellen Lucas, beloved wife of Charles Scheerer, in her forty-seventh year. ENGAGEMENTS Mrs. G. K. Crocker wishes to announce the engagement of her sister, Dorothy Marie Weber, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weber, of Dash wood, to Franklin Ross Brint- nell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Brintnell, of Exeter. c CARDS OF THANKS Mrs. Alf Holtzmann and fam ily wish to thank the neighbors and friends who so kindly re membered Mr. Holtzmann with cards,. treats .and flowers and also those who visited him during the Christmas season. * Clayton Sanders wishes to ex press his thanks to Mr. N. Stat ton and those who remembered him while ill in the Queen Alex andra Sanitorium. * The family of the late ,Thos. Mawhinney wish to thank flieir friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy extended in their recent sad bereavement, also for cards and kindnesses extended during his illness. * Mrs. Wm. Brooks wishes to thank all those who so kindly remembered her with cards and plants. Special thanks to the ladies of Zion W.M.S. for the lovely box of gifts, also to Rev. Wanless and the boys. * Mrs. Max Harness wishes to thank all her friends who so kindly remembered her .with cards and treats, also Main Street Church for the flowers sent to her while a patient in the hospital. c Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hamil ton and Jimmy wish to thank all their neighbors and friends who so kindly remembered Jimmy with cards and .gifts while a patient at St. Joseph’s Hospital and since -returing home. c The family of the late John McCulloch, of Cromarty, wish- to thank their friends and neigh bours for the many kindnesses and expressions of sympathy shown them during their sudden sad bereavement. Also to es pecially thank Rev. W. Mair, Mr. G. A. Whitney, the quar tette, the pallbearers, and flow er bearers and all those who sent floral tributes and loaned CJITS C IN MEMORIAM BAKER—In loving memory of Richard Baker, who passed away four years ago, Janu ary 1, 1945. Time speeds on, four years have passed, Since death its gloom, its shad ows cast, Within our home, where all seemed .bright, And took from us a shining light. We miss that light, and ever will, His vacant place there is none can fill; Down here we mourn, but hot in vain, For up in heaven we will meet again. —-Ever remembered by Wife and family. * McCULLAGH—In loving re membrance of a dear mother, Mrs. Mary Ellen McCullagh, who died' biie yeai’ ago, Janu ary 2, 19 48. A tribute of love and remem brance of a dear Mother gone to rest. -—The Family. * STEWART—-In loving memory Of a deal’ wife and mother, Myra Edim Stewart, who 'passed .away one year ago, January 2, 194.8. This day recalls sad memories Of a dear One gone to rest, And the ones who think of her ' today Obituaries Thomas Mawhinney Funeral services for Thomas Mawhinney were conducted Monday afternoon from the R. C, Dinney funeral home by Rev. H, J, Mahoney and interment made in the Exeter Cemetery, Mr. Mawhinney was born on a farm on the Goshen Line west of Crediton and spent his entire life in the community previous to moying to Exeter in 1941. His wife, whose maiden name was Mary Ann Haist, predeceas ed him four years ago. He was a member of Main Street United Church. Surviving are his three child ren, Mrs, Otto Brown, Centralia, Mrs, Arnold Kuntz, Dashwood, and Edgar, at home; two grand children, two great grandchild-’ ren and two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Martyn and Mrs. Jas. Lawson. Mrs. Jas. P. Bowey Mrs, James P. Bowey passed away Wednesday at her late residence, Main Street, following an illness that has extended over a number of months. Mrs, Bowey was an active member of the James Street United Church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and during the war years was active in the Red Cross work. She was well known and had a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Bowey moved to Exeter about 17 years ago from Kippen where they owned a general store. Born near Brucefield, Mrs* Bowey’s maiden name was Catherine C. Thom son, daughter of the late James Thomson. Surviving besides her bereaved husband is one sister, Mrs. Arthur McQueen, of Bruce field. Resting at th» Hopper- Hockey Funeral Home where service will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev, H. Snell and assisted by Rev. Mr. Connor, of London, Interment will be in Baird’s Cemetery, Brucefield. Mrs. H. T. Rowe ! Following an illness that has lasted over .a long period of time Mrs. Harry T. Rowe passed away Sunday at her home on Andrew Street. Born south of Exeter on the first farm to be settled in Usborne Township Mrs. Rowe’s maiden name was Meretta May, daughter of ‘ the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas May. She was in her eighty-first year. Deceased was a member of the James Street United Church. She is survived by her ber eaved husband and one daugh ter, Mrs. Wm. C. Allison, also one brother, Joseph May, of Exeter, now in his eighty-ninth year. The funeral took place Wed nesday afternoon conducted by Rev. H. J. Snell and assisted by a nephew, Rev. Russel May, of Arkona. The bearers were Messrs. Wm. and Fred A. .May, J. H. Jones, Hedley .May, Ches ter and Cecil Rowe. Attending the funeral from a distance were Mrs. Samuel Rowe and Mrs. Halliday, of '.Galt; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ford, of London; and Rev. Russel and Mrs. May, of Arkona. Interment was in the Exeter Cemetery. Mrs. Albert Mitchell Mrs. Albert Mitchell passed away in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Wednesday in her seventy-first year. About three months ago Mrs. Mitchell had the misfortune to fracture her hip and was in hospital for some time. On Tuesday she was again taken to the hospital and on Wednesday underwent a- se cond operation on her hip and she passed away the same day. Her maiden name was Zeta An drew. For many years before coming to Exeter Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell resided on a farm east of Centralia. Deceased was a member of the* James Street United Church. Surviving be sides her bereaved husband are a daughter, Mrs. William Hobbs of Thorndale, and a son, clifton, of London. A private funeral service will be held Saturday af ternoon at 3:00 p.m, with Rev. H. J. Snell officiating. Inter ment will be in Exeter Ceme tery. Mr. and Mrs, K. J. Lampman spent Christmas with relatives at Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Orvfl Dixon and family, of Ailsa Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schwartz and Ron ald, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mc Donald, of London, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Flynn. Mrs. Andy Flynn, London, spent Boxing Day with Mr. and Mrs. Flynn. Are the ones who loved her best. —Lovingly remembered by hus band and sons. * SCHILBE—In loving memory of Warren Schilbe, who passed away one year ago January 3, 1948, Time moves on, one year has passed, Since death its gloom, its sha dows ,cast; Within our home where all seemed bright And took from us a shining light, " —Ever remembered by his lov ing wife and family. * Thomas Dinney Mr. Thomas M. Dinney, of town, passed away suddenly on Sunday in his sixty-eighth year and his .passing came as a shock to his many friends. Mr, Dinney was born in Stephen Township and for many years .was employed by Mr, R. N. Rowe. At the time of his death he was working with his son, Mr. Robert C. Dinney. He had complained .during the day of not feeling well and passed away shortly after the supper hour. Surviving are his .bereaved widow, whose maiden name was Ida Rowe, two sons, Rowe Din ney, of Vancouver; Robert C., of town, and pne daughter (Bar bara) Mrs. James W. Low, of Ottawa, who with her husband, was spending the holiday here, also one brother Robert Dinney, of London, The funeral Wednesday after noon was conducted by his pastor, Rev, H. J. ,Snell, of James Street United Church, with interment in the Exeter Cemetery. The bearers were Messrs. Clarise Snell, Dr. Stein er, A. J. Penhale, Hector Taylor Charles Merrill and Edgai' Fan- son. Relatives were present from London and Galt. F. W. Gladman After practicing law in Exe ter and London for the past . fifty-two years, Frederick W, Gladman passed away quietly Sunday evening, December 26 at Victoria Hospital, London. Mr. Gladman came to Exeter from Peterborough, Ont., in 1 897, with his wife, the former Margaret Fowler. With the ex ception of the years from 1923 to 1931, he was a resident of Exeter. For over thirty-five years he was in partnership with Judge J. G. S, Stanbury, now of St. Catherines. In 19 4 6 a partner ship was formed with Mr. W. G. Cochrane, Mr, 'Gladman was active at his work until September of this year after which he .was confined to his home. For many years he was an active member and elder ,of Caven Presbyterian Church and Sunday School, a ready worker in many community activities including the Exeter School Board. Mr. .Gladman also as sisted in improvements made to the Exeter Cemetery. In 1923 Mr. Gladman moved with his family to London and while engaged in law practice there he held the position of deputy city magistrate for sev eral years. He was an honorary elder of First St. Andrew's United Church until his death. A native of Lindsay, he was a son of the late ,Mr, an<l Mrs. Thomas Gladman. He received his early education in Peter borough, studied law at Os- goode Hall, and was called to the Bar in 1892. He practised law in Peterborough for five ^ears previous zto coming to Exeter.MV. Gladman was predeceased by his daughter, Margaret, the former Mrs. W. A. C. Shepherd, of London, Ont., in 1938 and by his wife in 19 41. Two sisters, Mrs. Peter Kerr, of Moncton, New Brunswick and Mrs. Ar thur Morrow, of Toronto, sur vive him. For the past few years Mr. Gladman has resided at his home on Albert .Street with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Sanders and their family. His oldest . son Melville, resides in Hamilton his son Charlie lives in Chatham and Donald is located at Win nipeg, Manitoba. Mr. Gladman was a member of the Masonic Order ’for many years. Grand Bend Euchre Party Sponsored by the Citizens’ Organization of Bend Wed.z Jan. 5 . at 8:30 p.m. COMMUNITY HALL Silver Collection Ladies Please Bring Lunch Regular Annual Meeting Foi’ Election of Officers MON., JAN. 10, 8:30 P.M. Citizens Please Attend SOUTH HURON JUNIOR FARMERS Annual Meeting & Election of Officers EXETER ARENA Wed., Jan. 12 Report of Soil Tests and Presen tation of Turnip Club Awards All Members Are Invited to Be Present. Arena Heating System Has Reen Repaired. — Girls Please Bring Lunch *-* Miss Doris Westcott, of Lon don, spent Christmas here. Mr, and Mrs. Sid Sanders spent 'the week-end in Toronto. Mr, G. S, Beavers, of .Russel- dale, passed the holiday with Mr, B. W. F. Reavers. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carroll visited with Mr. and Mrs, Ches ter Evans of Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. A. Snejgroye, Judith and Margaret Elizabeth, spent Christmas in St. Thomas. Mr, and Mrs. Harold Kuntz, of Windsor .visited with Mr. Wil liam Kuntz and daughter, Doro thy. , ‘.fl Frederick Miehlhauser Frederick William Miehlhauser died in .Exeter on Saturday in his seventy-eighth year. Mr. Miehlhauser had been in Exeter almost a year and was at no time in ill health. He is survived by two sons and two daughters —Edwin, Clifford; Alvin, Han over; (Laura) Mrs. Oscar Wen- dorf, Hanover; (Alma) Mrs. Ro bert Crawford, Exeter. The fun eral took place from the Luther an Church, Hanover, on Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in the Hanover Cemetery. • W.O.A.A. Hockey EXETER ARENA Admission 35c and 15c First games commences at 7.30 Monday, January 3 Exeter vs. Dashwood Dublin vs. Lucan DANCE New Year’s Night to Frank Traher and his Orchestra — featuring BENNY GOODFELLOW VIRGINIA DUQUETTE Lucan Opera House $10.00 GIVEN AWAY EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT * Dancing 9 p.m. to 12 p.m. a—---------- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Belling and family visited with ML and Mrs. Ray Hudgins, of Denfield. Coming Events PROGRESSIVE JEUCHRE will be held in the .Eastern Star Rooms, Friday, January 7. Euchre to commence at 8:30 p.m. EVery^ one welcome. Admission 35c. c THREE-ACT COMEDY ‘Aaron Slick from will be presented in Woodham Orange Hall by the A.Y.P.A. of St, Paul’s Anglican Church, Kirkton Friday, Jan. 7 at 8:30 p.m. ADMISSION 40c AND 20c Sponsored by the Woodham Band