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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-01-29, Page 10Page 10 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER. ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 29, 1953 O. E.S. Dance COMING EVENTS Hensall Town Hall VALENTINE EUCHRE sponsored by Legion Auxiliary, Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Legion Hall. 22:29c Friday, February 6 STEVE DUNDAS And His Orchestra OPERETTA — In three acts — Tom Sawyer, Public School gym- torium February 17-18. Admis­ sion 5Q cents, 29c Town Topics - Items of Social and Personal Interest la and Around Exeter The Times-Advoeate is always pleased to publish these items. vVe and our readers are interested in you and your friends. Tel. 770 Dancing 9-1 Spot Dances Sponsored bv Exeter* Chapter O.E.S. 222 ST. PATRICK’S TEA Ladies' Guild of Trivitt ial Church will hold a rick's tea and baking Saturday, March 14. —- The Memor- St. Pat­ sale on 29c proceeds for Benevolent Work r BAKING SALE & TEA — Girl Guides’ baking sale and tea in the Central Hotel dining room, Saturday, February 21, 3 to 6 p.m. 29* Mr. Preston Dearing, presi­ dent of the Sheep Breeders’ As­ sociation, is attending their an­ nual meeting in Toronto. Miss Hattie Hodgins of is visiting with her sister Les Gibson. Mr. and Mrs. Frank smith left last weekend two months' visit with relatives in England. Miss Minnie Dunn of Head, Sask., is visiting home of Mr. and Mrs. Cann. Lucan , Mrs. WhB- for a EUCHRE EXETER LEGION MEMORIAL HALL PLAY -— Centralia W.A. are sponsoring a play, “Jeepers Creepers’’, on Monday, February 9, in Centralia United Church. Admission 50 and 25 cents. 29c Indian at the G. A. Sponsored by Centralia TV.M.S, er 8:80 pan. Under Auspices of Elimville Women’s Institute Lucky Ticket Will Be Drawn For Satin Comforter ADMISSION 500 Refreshments Provided South Huron Junior Farmers and Junior Institute Friday, January 30 IN CHURCH BASEMENT Fresh Spare Ribs, Back Bone Pieces, Home-Made SausageWednesday, Feb. 4 DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL at 8:30 p.m. sharp THEATRE Phone 421 The Quiet Man THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY January 29, 30 and 31 Previews Its Coming Attractions John Wayne ★ Barry Fitzgerald > Maureen O’Hara Don’t miss this comedy, Owing to the length of tliis feature, the show will run con­ tinuously on Saturday, January 31, from 2:30 p.m. ADULTS $1.00 - CHILDREN .40 Everybody Welcome II i I nt Presentation And Dance FOR MR. AND MRS. RON SWARTZ Thursday, February EXETER LEGION HALL 5 SYNCOPATORS ORCH, Ladies Please Bring Lunch Don Kirkton - Woodham Farmers* Club Wright Chorus MONDAY & TUESDAY February 2 and 3 Annual Meeting will be held in Aberdeen Hall, Kirkton “One of the Finest Choral Groups in This or Any Other Country” Wed., Feb. 11 S.H D.H.S. Auditorium ADVANCE TICKET SALE RESERVED SEATS 81.00 (Plan at Snelgrove’s, Exeter) REGULAR ADMISSION 750 Tickets Available From Sorority Members Sponsored by Exeter Recreational Council •and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority N' & Fury fc ★ Tony Curtis ★ Jan Sterling >• Mona Freeman Tony’s terrific with two of women to tame. Thursday, Feb, 5 at 2:00 p.m. All Members Are Urged To Attend Fred Switzer T. Alvin Crago President Sec.-Treas. kinds WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY February 4 and. 5 M-G-M Presents the Saucy New Musical The Merry Widow ★ Lana Turner ★ Fernando Lamas zzAt Home" Dance South Huron District High School Friday, Feb. 13 JOHNNY BRENNAN’S ORCHESTRA Per Couple $2.50 DANCE Exeter Legion Hall io the music of Clarence Petrie And His Night Hawks Featuring CLEM OHLER On Drums ADMISSION 500 SPICE ON ICE presented by STRATFORD FIGURE SKATING CLUB Exeter Arena at 9100 p.m Featuring A Production Of ★ ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (with a cast of 34) ★ SPELLBOUND (with a oast of 17) * ROSS SMITH (Professional of Stratford Club) Admission: Adults 75c; Children 50(2 Siawnii^tfriu«>iuuUutoiM*wiw^ Mr. George Rether, Jr., is in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, where he underwent an opera­ tion last Friday. He is expected home by the end of the week. Mrs. Marshall Box, Mrs. Law­ rence Box, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Stoner, all of Parkhill, visited with Mrs. Box at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor last Wednesday and later attended Pride of Huron Rebekah lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stilson, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Randall and little son, Randy, of London, visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor. Sharon, Blair and Douglas Fletcher visited last week with their grandmother. Mrs. Lillian Blair. Miss Marion Brock, of Zion, joined the Bank of Montreal staff this week. Mr. and Mrs. Reg Beaver and family ” ... holiday Mrs, to her . . IMlMH ____ waiting on her mother, Mrs. Joe Davis, who is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. William pass- more spent several days in De­ troit last week. Mr. William Sweitzer, presi­ dent of the ex-wardens’ associa­ tion, attended a meeting in Gode­ rich last week. Mrs. George Rether had misfortune of falling at home and breaking her wrist and injuring her ; arm. have returned from a in Florida, Ted Buckhart returned home in Cleveland after I the her left right Kumjoinus Class Observes Anniversary The Kumjoinus Class of Main Street United Church held a tenth anniversary party at the church Monday evening. The first meeting of the class was held on January 25, 1943. Many of the original members were present for the anniversary. The meeting was opened, with music by Mr. and Mrs. William Marshall, Tom Walker and Percy Merkley. Crokinole was then enjoyed with R. E. Russell and Mrs. Arthur Frayne as prize winners. Mrs. R. E. Balkwill won a prize in a guessing contest. Mrs. B. W. Tuckey, the 1953 president, took charge of the business meeting. Group singing was led by Rev. A. E. Holley. Former presidents with the exception of Mrs. Austin Schwalm (formerly Eva Pearce) were present. Her place was taken by Mrs. R. E. Balkwill. The presidents stood around an attractively arranged table, centred with a large cake with 10 candles. As each one blew out a candle, he reminded the class of some clas3 activity in the year he was president. Mrs. G. Layton prepared this material and she included parts of editorials written by Rev. N. J. Woods and Rev. H, J. Ma­ honey during their _ministry here and by the late beloved organizer of the class. Mrs. Layton is wheel chair, recovering from a broken ankle and was not able to attend, but a stirring message from her was read by Mrs. Tuckey. Former ed were Sweitzer, Claude Blowes, Mrs. A. J. Sweit­ zer, B. W. Tuckey, Mrs. Percy Merkley, Ernest Jones and Al­ bert Ostland. Earl Russell and A. J. Sweit­ zer poured tea and coffee and the lunch committee served sandwiches and birthday cake. W. G. Medd, and teacher confined to a presidents who attend- Earl Russell, A. J. Mrs. R. E. Russell, Hensail Society Elects Armstrong The .annual meeting of South Huron Agricultural Society was held in Hensall Saturday with a splendid attendance. George Arm­ strong, of Hensall was re-elected president; first vice-president, William Decker, Zurich; second vice-president, John McGregor, Hensall; secretary-treasurer, Dick Etherington, Hensall; as­ sistant secretary, Jim McGregor; Hay Township directors, Harold Elder, William Decker;; Tucker­ smith, Stan Jackson, Robert McGregor; Usborne, Sam Doug- all, Oscar Tuckey; Hibbert, R. Kinsman, Howard Wright; Stan­ ley, Elmer Webster, Elgin Mc­ Kinley; Stephen, Allan Otto Willert; Hensall, Middleton, Lome Luker, Armstrong. The treasurer’s report the financial status in a condition. Although no profit is shown from the year’s work, the directors felt that they had been of good service to the community through the operation of the Hensall Feeder club, backed and financed by the South Huron Agricultural Society. Jack Kinsman, chairman of the Feeders Club presented a very encouraging report and stated that 76 entries of calves will be shown and sold by auction at the annual Spring Fair this year, almost double that of last year. A directors meeting will be held in Hensall, February 2 when the exact date of the annual Spring Fair will be announced. Present at the meeting were Gerry Montgomery and Jack Butler, agricultural representa­ tives, and Reeve A. W. Kerslake, newly appointed Warden of Huron County, who spoke briefly. The inaugural meeting of the proposed Young Peoples Society of Carmel Church will be held following the evening service next Sunday, February 1. Mr. Bruce Glenn, of Toronto,, visited this week parents, Mr. and Glenn. Mr. and Mrs. and family were ors with relatives Ridgetown. Mr. Arthur Parker is holiday­ ing at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. ‘William Parker. Mr. G. W. Elliott is a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. At the annual congregational meeting of the United Church held on Tuesday evening, the treasurer's report presented by Mr. G. M. Drysdale disclosed that the total amount raised by all organizations was $12,000, with one of the best years the church has ever had. A letter of appreciation was read to Rev. W. J. Rogers and Mrs. Rogers by Mr. Edison Forrest, extending an invitation to Mr. Rogers to remain as their minister for another year and granting h im an increase of $200 in salary. Mrs. Waltei* Spencer presented Mrs. Rogers with a bouquet of roses and Carol Ann and Brenda Margaret Rogers were given gifts of silver, The address was read by Mrs. J, Drysdale and presenta­ tions made by Mary and Katie Scane, Ross R ic h a r d s o n, Harvey Keys, Dr. J. C. Goddard and William Fairbairn were appoint­ ed to the Board of Stewards; George Armstrong, Lorne Hay, W. R. Stephenson and Lorne Chapman were added to the property committee. Celebrates Anniversary Mrs. Charles Box celebrated her eighty-first birthday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Taylor, on Friday, Janu­ ary 23, A number of neighbors and friends called during the noon to wish her many happy birthdays. after- more Bogan funeral home with Rev. George Goth officiating^ ment was made in cemetery. The pallbearers Milton, ' ~ • ' Harold Foster, nephews of Garfield, Broderick Inter- Mt. Pleasant were Lorne, Arthur and and Owen the deceased. IU last week's list of donations to the South Huron Hospital, aa amount of $3,11248 was credit­ ed to Exeter Branch of the Canadian Canners, instead of the Exeter Branch of the Canadian Legion. The Legion raised the money at monster blngoes. You Don’t Want To Miss The Fifth Annual Walper, R. H. George showed healthy with his Mrs. John M. Howard Soane weekend visit- and friends in George Essery Marks 91st Birthday Mr. George Essery, a resident of London, celebrated his ninety- the and 234 first birthday on Sunday at home of his daughter, Mr. Mrs. W. H, Anderson, of Queens Ave., London. A busy person all his life, Essery who lives with daughter, Mrs. Turner, at Hackett St., London, says secret of a happy, healthy long life is lots of work. Born in Stephen Township, a mile north of Centralia, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Essery. I-Ie attended School at Fairfield where the Centralia Airport is now situated. He was married in 1889 to Mary Ann Parsons. They lived in Cen­ tralia and operated a com­ mercial livery, carriage shop and garage until 1929 when they movedl to London. He has made liis home there for the past 24 years, Essery died in 1941. Mr. Essery is the last member of his family of five. He had six chil­ dren. Mrs. Winnifred Dobbs, of Centralia: Mrs. Tom Carling, Mrs, W. H. Anderson and Mrs. C. Turner, all of London, and Fred, of Philadelphia. A daugh­ ter Irene passed away ih 1923. There are nine, grandchildren and 11 groat grandchildren. Ejoying good health, he keeps himself occupied in his work­ shop. He keeps up with world affairs by the daily newspaper and raldo. His sight is excellent and he reads the paper without the aid of glasses. During the summer months, he looks after his garden, keeps a large lawn inowed atid runs his own car. He received many birthday cards and presents and n. number of friends called in the evening to congratulate him. Mr. his 953 the and Mrs. Mrs. Ida Swayze Mrs. Ida Swayze, 85, of 13 Rogers Avenue, London, a city resident for 65 years, died on Saturday at the Maidment Nurs­ ing Home. Born in Huron County near Dashwood, she went to London when a girl. She was a member of Metropolitan United Church. Her husband, Allan Swayze, died in 1946. Surviving are four brothers, Evelyn and Edgar Broderick, of Exeter, Garnet, of London, and John of Regina; two sisters, Miss Margery Broderick, Exeter, and Laura, Mrs. William Rannie, of Zurich. The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon from Over 300 Visit Cleaning Plant Over 300 people attended Mid-Town Cleaners’ opening on Friday and Saturday of last week. Winners of prizes were Mrs. .William Sillery, Mr. Albert Ost- i land, Mrs. John Luxton, Mrs. M. Cockwill, Mrs. Erne Davis, Ken Campbell, J. B. Cockwill, Paul Wilson, Mrs. R. Duncan, Mrs. Eva Delbridge, Mrs. Cecil Wil­ son, Mrs. Peter Coates, Ida Mc­ Bride, Mrs. M. Tuffin and Asa Penale. Assisting with the serving of refrshments were Mrs. Archie Ryckman, Mrs. Valeria Arm­ strong and Mrs. A. J. Sweitzer. Assisting in the demonstra­ tions were Lloyd Yager, of Tillsonburg, and Pat Lee, Clin­ ton. Many flowers decorated the building. Usborne School Area Financial Report The following is the financial statement of the Usborne Town­ ship School Area as found correct by A. Receipts Provincial grants ., Township grants .... Section levy............ Other sources .......... audited and Wiseman: Total receipts ........ 31,016.79 Balance on hand on Dec. 31, 1951 14.813.66 Expenditures instruction ........... Instruction supplies , Administration ........ Plant operation ........ Plant maintenance »» Auxiliary agencies ..„ Transportation ......... Capital outlays ........ Extraneous payments Total expenditures Balance on hand . 45,830.45 17,906.28 3,438.89 1,068.23 4,426.22 1,763.77 136.60 1,152.00 838.53 146.16 BALLOON BALL Sponsored By Beta Sigma Phi Sorority TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Dancing from 9:30 to I. :00 EXETER LEGION HALL Glen Williams’ Orchestra Refreshments Novelty Dances c c s fi E E Health Unit Immunization inic first in a series of pre­ immunization clinics for and district will be held basement of the Library The school Exeter in the •building, Exeter, on Friday, Feb­ ruary 6, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Children 4 months of age to school age may be brought to these clinics to receive initial immunization or reinforcing in­ oculations for Diphtheria, Whooping Cougli, Tetanus, and Smallpox, ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND FRIDAY & SATURDAY January 30 and 31 * Gary Cooper SPRINGFIELD RIFLE (In ★ ★ ★ The story behind the first use of the Springfield rifle. CARTOON & “SNOW FROLICS Technicolor) Phyllis Thaxter David Brian Paul Kelly TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY February 3 and 4 PAULA SO.STG.GS 14*95347 the one $ 45,830,45 A. Garnet Hicks, Sec.-Treas. ATTENTION Ladies Auxiliary To South Huron Hospital Will all members make the next general meeting on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Loretta Young Kent Smith Alexander Knox ★ * ★ Beautiful Loretta Young two strange love stories woman. NEWSREEL CARTOON SCREEN SNAPSHOTS THE THIRD IN SERIES OF Sunday Evening Concerts Exeter Recreation Council and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority present New or used flower containers could be donated. IltlllllllllntllllhlllllllllllllllllllilllmllllllllHt'**. s a JAMES ST. UNITED CHURCH JUNIOR CHOIR assisted by MICHAEL FARROW, PIANIST Accompanied by Mrs. Margaret Parsons Poole, London MARILYN BISSET, SOLOIST Festival Award Winner LAWRENCE WEIN, G. C. KOCH In Organ-Piano Duets Sunday, February 1 8:30 p.m. James Street United Church EXETER ARENA SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, JAN. 29 Public Skating 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. FRIDAY, JAN. 30 If Poor Ice Conditions at Zurich, Cyclone Hockey, Dashwood vs, Zurich Otherwise Public Skating SATURDAY, JAN. 31 7-8 Midget Hockey Lucan at Mt. Carmel Stratford Figure Skating Carnival Don’t Miss This — 9:00 p.m. MONDAY, FEB. 2 Zurich vs. Exeter 8:30 p.m. TUESDAY, FEB. 3 Rec League Admission 250 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 Centralia vs, Mitchell 8:30 p.m. v THURSDAY, FEB. 5 Public Skating 8:30 to 10:30 pah* FRIDAY, FEB. 6 Ilderton at Dashwood 8:39 p.m. SATURDAY, FEE. 7 Public Skating 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Monday, February 2 Zurich At Exeter Game Time — 8:30 Exeter Whipped Zurich 8-5 In Their First Encounter! Zurich Beat The High-Flying Forest Team! This is a Crucial Game. Don’t Miss It Centralia Flyers Wednesday, February 4 Flyers Are Winning Again They’re Out To Take Over The League Leadership Again! 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