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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-06-18, Page 11THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 18, 1953 The Story In Saintsbury By MRS. H. DAVIS flodgins Reunion POP'S The family and descendents of the late Richard and Ann Hod­ gins gathered on Saturday, June 13, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Barker. After a picnic din­ ner, which some 60 members of the family enjoyed, an afternoon of sports, conducted by Mrs. A. Abbott and Miss Almarie Davis, Taxi Service Phones: Exeter 357 and 545-r-3 Dad Wants . was enjoyed alike. A ball Allan Elston a captains. The by young and old game followed with nd Melvin Gardiner game ended in a in?. /I biioi l Business ineecing’ 101- lowed with Harvey Godbolt as chairman. Fishing Tackle from Lindenfields Hardware " O. K. Used Cars And Trucks 47 Chev Sedan Low Mileage 46 Olds Torpedo Two-Door, Radio and Visor 41 Chev Coach The picnic will be held next year on the second Saturday in June at Springbank Park with Mr. and Mrs. J. Mugsford, of Toronto, as president and secre­ tary, assisted with the sports by Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Allan Elston, Mrs. Fred Davis and Mrs. W. J. Davis spent Thursday after­ noon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Al. Colbert, of R.R. 3, Ilder- ton, Alr.s. Corbett entertained in honor of her mother, Mrs. G. Needham, who was celebrating a birthday. Miss Alexia Davis spent sev­ eral days this past week with Mr. and Mrs. J. Barker. Mr. and Mrs. R. Greenlee and Mr. and Mrs. E. Greenlee and boys attended the Scott reunion recently. The W.A. and Guild met at the home of Mrs. C. Davis on Wednesday evening with a large attendance. Mrs. E. Greenlee, president of Guild, and Mrs. H. Davis, president of W.A., were in charge of the meeting. After the opening prayers and scripture, tlfe roll call was taken and re­ ports read. The proceeds of the blossom tea and bazaar were voted toward the expense on the rectory and the building fund. The members were pleased to hear the report on the tea which proved to be the most successful tea that the ladies of the congre­ gation have sponsored. A report of the Perth Deanery meeting, held on June 5, was given by the president and plans were made to contribute a share for the W.A. Coronation Church. Each member of the W.A. in the diocese of Huron has been asked to contribute $2. Plans were made for a congregational meet­ ing to be held in tjie parish hall on Saturday, June 20. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. D. Abbott—it’s a baby girl. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickins and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Abbott at­ tended the horse races in Tillson- burg on Saturday evening. Mrs. Earl Atkinson spent Thursday of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Morley of Granton. Grand Bend W.l. Assists Relief At the June meeting of Grand Bend Women’s Institute, $50 was voted to the tornado relief fund. Plans were made for 10 mem­ bers to attend a meeting of the Associated Country Women of the World in Toronto August 21. A tag day for the Canadian Institute for the Blind will be sponsored by the W.l. A vote of thanks was given to the Branch directors responsible for having a flag pole erected and the flag flying for Corona­ tion Day, June 2. Mrs. Garnet Patterson ed on the area Guelph and Mrs. on the district Hensall, A letter from Hospital re the plaque for the by Grand Bend with, * Mrs, Wally Becker, of Group I was in charge of the program. She commented on the motto, “Cooperation is demo­ cracy in action”. Mrs. Jim Love discussed cur­ rent events and Mrs. Dot Graff gave a humorous reading. Comments About Centralia By MRS, j?. BOWDEN This Week In Winchelsea By MRS. F. HORNE report­ convention in Alex Hamilton convention in South Huron word in room g of the | furnished Of AV.I., was dealt convenor News of Sunshine By MRS. WILLIAM DICKEY Mr. and Mrs. John Simpson, Pauline and Beverley, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Simpson visited with Mr. and Mrs. Prout at Port Hu­ ron on Tuesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Knowles, of Ballymote, visited during the weekend with Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Beckett and Jaqueline were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Kenny and family at Lucan. Mr. and Mrs. William Ferrie and Billie, of Toronto, were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. James Millar and family. Friends of Mrs. Harry Rodd will be pleased to know that she was able to return home Thurs­ day of last week after having been in South Huron Hospital in Exeter for a time. Mr. Wilbur Duncan, of High River, Alta.,, was a visitor with Mr. and Mrs. John Coward on Thursday of last week., Mr. and Mrs. Coward attended” a picnic held at Riverview Park in Exe­ ter on Sunday when the cousins met to visit with Mr. Duncan. Mrs. Harry Armstrong and Janice, of Hensall, spent a few days recently with her mother, who is under the doctor’s care. I On Friday evening last, several ladies attended a miscellaneous shower for bride-elect Miss Len- ore Cooper, at the home of Mrs. Delmar Skinner. Mrs. E. Walters and June, of London, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walters. Mr. and Mrs. Elson Lynn and ' Larry attended the Skinner re- j I union at Stratford on Satui day. Personal Items The annual Sunday School picnic will be held at Seaforth on Saturday afternoon, June 20. Mr. and Mrs.' Ken Greb and Wayne were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Urban Pfile in Dashwood. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Abbott, of Lucan were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Clara Abbott. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and family attended the Love and Forest family reunion at Turnbull’s Grove on Saturday afternoon. ACI Robert Tripp, of Trenton, spent the weekend at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Knight, Alberta, are visiting with the former’s mother, Mrs. E. Knight. Mrs. M. Kershaw, who was a patient in South Huron Hospital, Exeter, returned to the village last week and is recuperating at the home of Mrs. A. Harlton. Master George Godbolt cele­ brated his seventh birthday on Friday. To honour the occasion 15 young friends were enter­ tained at a birthday party at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Godbolt, Mrs. Roy Hodgins and Mrs. Ida Hawkshaw, of Lucan, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McFalls on Wednesday evening of last week. Mrs. Johnston, of Exeter, was a weekend guest with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tripp. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Greb enter­ tained the executive of the Credit Union at their home on Monday evening. Guest speakers at the meeting were Mr. Rhymer, of Hamilton, and Rev. O’Rourke, of Clinton. Women’s Missionary Society At the regular meeting of Centralia W.M.S., held in the church on Tuesday evening, Mrs. R. Gates led the worship service, assisted by Mrs. Agnes Anderson and Mrs. George Bayn- ham. The revised version of the Bible provided the theme of the meeting and Mrs. George Hicks, Mrs. Baynham, Mrs. Fred Bow­ den and Mrs. W. Elliott pre­ sented an appropriate skit. Plans were made to send a bale to Korea. A picnic was planned for August. Mrs. John McAllister, Mrs. C. Skinner and Mrs. Elmer Wilson served lunch following the meet­ ing. Message From Greenway By AIRS. CARMEN WOODBURN The Sunday School picnic for the United Church will be held in Air. Ervine Eggert’s field on Saturday at 2 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Byron Brown and Stephen, of Toronto, spent the weekend with Mrs. John Brown and Miss Elda Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lempke, of Pontiac, Mich., spent the week­ end with Air. and Mrs. Lawrence Curts and family. Mr. and Airs. Eddie Hartle and Howard, of Sarnia, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Airs. Henry Hartle. Brenton returned home with them after spending some time at his grandparents. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hodgins and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Steeper on the birth of their sons. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shettler, of Buffalo, called on a number of friends in this vicinity last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Doan, of London, visited on Sunday with her parents, Air .and Mrs. Law­ rence Curts. There will be no Sunday School or church service in tile United Church on Sunday owing to decoration service at Grand Bend Cemetery. Aliss Marilyn Smith, Kirkton. spent the weekend with Aliss Margaret Woodburn. Air. and Airs. Fred Steeper, of Sarnia, spent the weekend with relatives. We extend sympathy to Mr. Roy Whiting in the death, on Saturday, of his brother, Mr. Earl Whiting, of Exeter. Miss Erma Curts has been en­ gaged as teachei’ at the Taylor School, Con. 7, McGillivray. The Women’s Association of the United Church are holding a strawberry supper June 3 0. • YOU/? PARTNER IN HELPING CANADA GROW ft s only the wise traveller who can "take it with a smile” when his travel funds have been lost or stolen. The wise traveller carries his funds in the form of travellers’ cheques. No one but he can cash them., and., if they are lost or stolen, the Bank will return his cash. Next lime you travel, carry your money the safe., convenient way. Get travellers’ cheques at your nearest Bank of Nova Scotia Branch. They can he cashed anywhere! While you are away this summer^ protect your valuables in a safety deposit box at the Bank of Nova Scotia 49 Dodge Panel Vis-Ton 46 International Pick-Up Vis-Ton Snell Bros. 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