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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-01-21, Page 12Page 12 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 21, 1954 Stephen F. Of A. To Test Soil Rev. Norman Rawson, pastor of Centurian Church, Hamilton, was guest speaker at the annual meeting and banquet of Stephen Federation of Agriculture held in Stephen Township Community Centre, Crediton, on January 12. Rev. Rawson, whose talks are full of humour, remarked that people should make friends be­ fore they need them. He felt that there should be closer relation­ ship and confidence between pa­ rents and children. Childless couples are more frequently found in divorce courts, he learn­ ed while a member of a Board dealing with those cases. Winston Shapton, president, as chairman, emphasized the need of more interest in the Federa­ tion. Future projects were dis­ cussed with soil testing receiving approval, . Ag.-Rep. Jerry Montgomery spoke of the progress of the Federation in the past 15 years. Wilfred Shortreed, county president, spoke of the higher compensations received by farm­ ers in the large cable areas, through the O.F.A. and of assist­ ance given to the dairy farmers in dealing with milk surplus problems. The Huron-Aires supplied the musical part of the program and their barber shop harmony was well received. Crediton Women’s Institute catered for the banquet which was attended by over 200 mem­ bers and guests. Cage Teams Lose Three Of Exhibition Skirmishes Lyric Theatre Phone 421 Previews Its Coming Attractions By BILL YPNGBLUT On Thursday the senior and senior boys of the school played hosts to the and boys teams of London Teach­ ers’ College. Two SHDHS grads- - Ken Moir J and Lorna Taylor -are captains: of the London teams. The visiting girls, who were superior in both height and ex­ perience, had little trouble de­ feating the local girls 37-9. The locals girls, did, however, put up a good fight. I High scorer for the local girls was Pat Turkey with six points, followed by Marg. Blanchard with two. { LONDON: Campbell 11, Logan, flunking 4, Matthews, Malavski 8, Farquarson 12, O’Neill, M. Taylor, L Taylor, J. ’Welch, Lavoie. J. Love. SHDHS: B, Taylor 1, Tuckey 6, Blanchard 2, Skinner, McBride, Thomson, J. Soldan, Stewart, Hunter, Pickard, Brintnell, Hern, Mathers, Alexander, R. Soldan.. Win 52-31 The London boys, led by a former SHDHS star, Ken Moir, who paced the team with 29 points, defeated the locals 52-31. At the end of‘ the first half of the game, it appeared that the London boys would run rough­ shod over the locals but the high school boys became more accurate in their shooting and narrowed the gap in the score. For South Huron, Jim Sturgis led the scoring parade with 12 points. LONDON: Moir 29, Foxroft 7, Cruickshank, Whitney 6, Slater, Wood 5, Carey 3, McTaggart, Marthy 2, Tuft. SOUTH HURON; Sturgis 12, Fletcher 9, Rowcliffe 5, Yung- blut 2, Middleton 3, Parsons, Deichert, Cowen, Wade. girls high girls j. S.------------------------------------— FRIDAY & SATURDAY January 22 and 23 Cyclone Standing Kansas Pacific ★ Sterling Hayden ★ Eve Miller A pioneer railway story with fast action and plenty of thrills. Forest (A) ... Goderich (A) . Zurich (C) ... Strathroy (A) Lucan (C) .... Hensall (A) ,. Exeter (A) ... St. Marys (A) liderton (D) .. Byron (B) ... W L T p 14 1 0 28 13 2 0 26 8 5 0 16 8 6 0 16 7 6 0 14 6 8 0 12 5 7 0 10 5 9 0 10 3 12 0 6 1 14 0 2 MONDAY & TUESDAY January 25 and 26 ★ Bette Davis ★ Sterling Hayden Reminiscent of a Star is the story of an aging star who lost her popularity and wealth and tries desperately to stage a comeback. Born Hay Council —Continued from Page 1 valuator, $2.50 per trip mileage; road superintendent, $1 per hour and provide own trans­ portation; returning officers, $6 per day; poll clerks, $5; reeve, $125 plus $3.50 per trip for sign­ ing cheques; deputy-reeve and councillors, $100; reeve and councillors for special meetings, $3.50; mileage for officials, 7%0 per mile; caretaker, $250; clerk, treasurer and tax collector, $2,000; road books, $40'0; Fede­ ration of Agriculture, extra. plus WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY January 27 and 28 DOUBLE COMING EVENTS BILL Invasion U.S.A. CROKINOLE PARTY in James Street United Church on Monday, February 1, at 8 p.m. 21c Mohr Castle ★ Gerald ★ Peggy And On The Same Program MAIN STREET ladies will hold a Baking Sale at Russell Electric on Saturday, February 6, at 3:00 p.m. 21c Bright Road ★ Dorothy Dandridge EUCHRE & DANCE — Town Hall, Hensail, Wednesday, Jan­ uary 27, sponsored by Kippen East W.I. Ladies provide lunch. Lucky lunch ticket. Norris Or­ chestra. 21c Follow The Mohawks Goderich Samis-Pontiacs vs. Exeter Mohawks Wednesday, January 27 8:30 p.m. Exeter Arena BE A BOOSTER! moneThamptH Ry JOAN THOMSON The seni o r girls basketball team emerged victorious Tuesday night in their first game of the season. The St. Mary's girls town team was defeated 36-19. Led by Beverly Ravelie and Pat Turkey, the South Huron team chalked up an early lead in spite of the fast-moving older girls. B. Whaling was best best for. St. Marys with 11 points. . Jean Taylor, of Exeter, ’ umpire for the game. ST, MARYS; S. Hicks 2, Swan 2, M. May, IL Rankin, Richardson, B. Whaling 11, was D. E. J. Walker 4, B. Watson, M. Oliver, M. Loutlxall, M. Machin, B. Cur­ rie, L. Swan. SOUTH HURON: Beth Taylor 5, Mavis McBride, Bev. Ravelie 13, Marg. Blanchard 1, Marilyn Skinner 4, Jeanne Soldan 2, Pat Tuckey 11, Katy Hunter, Bar­ bara Brintnell, Trudy Pickar-d, Ruth Soldan, Dorothy Mathers. South Huron Panthers were swamped 71-33 by the St. Marys Blue Devils, an intermediate O.B.A. team, in their second home game Tuesday night. The boys put up a valiant fight but due to the absence of two play­ ers, only managed to capture 32 points from the more experienced team. Bill O’Brien was best for the St. Mary’s five with 24 points. Bob Fletcher was high man for Exeter with 16. ST. MARYS: O’Brien 24, Re- ther 10, Brown 17, Thomas 13, Wilson 4, Machesney, Jackson, Sisty, Dobbs 3. ■SOUTH HURON: Sturgis 4, Yungblut 5, Fletcher 16, Row­ cliffe 6, Parsons 2, Deichert, Wade, Cowen. for- sud- Mrs. H. S. Nicklin Born In Exeter Mrs. Harold S. Nicklin, merly Anina Kinsmen, died denly at her home in Guelph on Sunday, January 17. Mrs. Nicklin was born in Ex­ eter, daughter of the late Dr. H. and Mrs. Kinsmen. She attended school here and remained in Ex­ eter until her marriage. She was a member of Caven Presbyterian Church while here and a soloist in the choir. Surviving are her husband, a daughter Mary, at home, and a brother, Dr. G. R. Kinsmen, of Guelph. Following the funeral service in Guelph on Tuesday ^afternoon, interment was made in Fairview cemetery, Acton. Usborne Council —Continued from Page 1 follows: caretaker of hall, John Kellett; grader operator, Harry Sparling; crawlei’ tractor operat­ or, Emerson Penhale. Salaries for reeve and council and all municipal officials and employees were confirmed at the 1953 level excepting that grader plow helpers are to be paid at the rate of $1.00 per hour in­ stead of 90 cents; the road super­ intendent to pay labor at the rate of 80 cents per hour and to charge the same rate for custom work by township machinery. ..................................................... . Famous Band and Featuring ANN NICOLS, Novelty Dances; CURLY HAMNER, Drum Boogie; SONNY PARkER, King Recording Star, AND MANY OTHERS Thurs., Jan. 28—8.30 NOTE: This Is Not a Dance But A Full 2ki-Hour Show ALL SEATS RESERVED — $1.75, $1.25 —Tax. Inch Now On Safe At Arena Box Office MAIL ORDERS ACCEPTED — ENCLOSE ADDRESSED AND STAMPED ENVELOPE CHEQUES MUST INCLUDE EXCHANGE LONDON ARENA Fair Society Elects Decker The South Huron Agricultural Society held its annual meeting in Hensall on Friday afternoon. President George Armstrong was chairman. G. W. Montgomery, of Clinton, Huron agricultural resentative, was speaker. Elected to office were: president, George Armstrong; president, William Depker, of Hay; vice-presidents, Elmer Web­ ster of Stanley, Robert McGregor of Kippen. The secretary-treasur- ei’ will be appointed later. Directors of the society are: William Decker, Harold Elder, of Hay; Stephen, Allan Walpen, Ot­ to Willert; Usborne, Sam Doug­ all, William Lamport; Tucker­ smith, Stanley Jackson, Robert McGregor; Hibbert, Jack Kins­ man, Earl -Dick; auditors, Fred Bontlxron, R. J. Paterson, Hen­ sail. A directors’ meeting is planned for January 30. rep- Past New Organ Is Memorial For Dashwood Church Town Topics Mrs. Archie Morgan is con­ valescing from an operation in Victoria Hospital, Loudon. Mrs. Thomas Bell has returned to Exeter from a six weeks’ visit with her daughters, Mrs. R*. W. Taylor and Mrs. Henry J. Wolf, of Long Island, New Mr. Warren May chased the fine red deuce of Mrs. Luella on Andrew St. The Jensen Manufacturing Co. hag a display of furniture at the show now being held in Toronto. Mr, Clark Fisher received word last week of the death of his nephew, William Coleman Fisher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Fisher, Montreal. Mr, Fisher who was in his thirty-eighth year, had undergone an operation a few days before his death. Besides his parents lie is survived by a sister, Mrs. Marie Morris, of Montreal. Funeral service was on Thursday last. Mr. Lome Lamont, who cracked a vertebra in his back when he slipped on icy steps, is in hospital in Toronto for a month and will be confined to his bed at least two months after returning home. Miss Nettie McTaggart is im­ proving in Victoria Hospital where she has spent several weeks. Mrs. Percy Passmore is under treatment fox’ pneumonia South Huron Hospital. Joins South Huron Staff .Miss Myrtle Reeder, R.N., has returned to Exeter and has join­ ed the staff of South Huron Hos-< pital. A graduate of Woodstock General Hospital, Miss Reeder hag spent the past year in Alber­ ta, where she was on the staffs of Edmonton University Hospital and the Calgary Red Cross Crip­ pled children’s Hospital. The E.U.B. Church, at their service Sunday, January 17, de­ dicated their new organ as a war memorial to those who served in World Wars 1 and II, and in memory of those who died. Miss Jane Campbell of U.W.O. was guest soloist. The choir sang two numbers. Both the congrega­ tion and organ took part in the dedication service. Ladies Aid Zion Ladies Aid held their re­ gular meeting on Wednesday, January 13, with the president, Mrs. M. Merner, in the chair. Af­ ter scripture lesson and prayer, Rev. Higinell spoke on “The Ser­ mon on the Mount’’, Fifteen new tea towels were donated to the kitchen supply. Thank-you cards were read for the 25 Christmas boxes and plants sent out. It was voted to hold a box so­ cial in February with Group 3 .and Mrs. Ed Nadiger, as conven­ er, in charge. Personal Items Miss Gertrude Biesenthol was pleasantly surprised last Monday evening when several of her friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Gossman on the occasion of her birthday. Mrs, Gossman and Mrs. Leo Gibson were hostesses. The evening was spent in watching TV and chat­ ting. Gertrude was the recipient of some lovely gifts. Mr. and Mrs. M. Dougall, of I-Iensall, and Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Rader and family spent Wednes­ day evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Rader. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Tieman were their daughter, Nancy, and the Misses Jane Campbell, Kaye Cole, Su­ zanne Sherwood and Jeanette Woelfle, all of the U.W.O., Lon­ don. Air. and Airs. Mervin Tieman attended the furniture show in Toronto last Wednesday. Air. and Mrs, William Haugh and Air. and Mrs. Ervin Rader and family spent Thursday eve­ ning with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer > Rader. I Mrs. li ome several daughters and families, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Scott, in Bowman- ville and Mr, and Mrs. Jack Cud- more at Willowdale. Mr. and Mrs. Cudmore spent the weekend here. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon of Waterloo spent the with their parents, Mr. Fred Weiburg and Mr. Victor Tyler. Air. and Mrs. John Rader en­ tertained the former’s father and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rader, last week, it being his father's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jeffrey and Mrs. Maud Brown of Exeter spent a day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rader. Air. and Mrs. Ward Kraft and family of London and Mrs. Doug­ las Keyes spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Koehler. Dashwood Women’s Institute will meet Tuesday, January 26. Mrs. Emma Dietrich is able to be about again. Her daughter, Airs. Jack Ryan, of Crediton, who spent a few days with her, re­ turned home on Sunday. Aliases Betty and Lois Gaiser of London with their Gaiser. CpI. and baby, of Chatham, N.B., spent his leave with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Eckstein. Mrs. Arthur Brunner of Kansas City is spending several weeks with friends. Mrs. Louis Wolfe is spending a few days with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Oe­ streich er. Those who attended the fun­ eral of the late Mrs. Oestreicher on Monday were Miss Ella Mar­ tinson, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. B. Kellerman and Jo, Elkton, Mich.; Mrs. Arthur Brunner, Kansas City; Mr. Milton Oestreicher, of Chicago; Mrs. Hall, Dr. and Mrs. Fred I-laegy, Airs. McNiven and the Misses Thompson, all of Lon­ don; Mrs. Louis Wolfe, Air. and Mrs. John Oestreicher and family, and Mr. Leonard Dahm, Clifford; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bryan, St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mc­ Pherson, Bryanston; Mr. and Mrs. Murray, Weston; Mr. and Mayberry, Sebringville; and Grace and Czar Kellerman, onto. f Airs. A, Oestreicher Mrs, Aaron Oestreicher, of Dashwood, the former Flora Jane Lane, died in St. Joseph’s Hos­ pital, Chatham, on January 16, after being taken ill while visit­ ing her son, Dr. Donald Oestrei­ cher. She was in her sixty-secOnd year. She was born in Dorchester and taught school in Hay Town­ ship, coming here to live after hei' marriage 35 years ago. She was a member of Dash­ wood Evangelical Church and Dashwood Library Board. Fun­ eral services were conducted Mon­ day from the Hoffman funeral home by Rev. W. F. Krotz. Inter­ ment was in Crediton Cemetery. She is survived by her hus­ band; one son, Dr. Donald Oe­ streicher, Chatham; one daugh­ ter, Dr. Eunice McKIshnle, Lon­ don; and one sister, Mrs. Gordon McPherson, Bryanston. Pallbearers were Vernon Schatz, Reinhold Miller, Lome Kleinstivef, Rudolph Becker, Ivan Sharrow, Lome Becker. Flower­ bearers: Edmund Becker, Alvin Walper, Leonard Down, John Oe­ streicher, Dr. Maegy. Maxim Penriso Maxim (Mike) Peariso, 63, of Grand Bend, who died Saturday, January 16, in South Huron Hos­ pital, was a native of POrt Huron but had conducted a garage busi­ ness for many years at Grand Bend. He retired one year ago. I Surviving is one brother, Alex, of Grand Bend, and several ne­ phews and nieces. The body rested at the Hoff­ man funeral home until Tuesday at 2 p.m. when services were con­ ducted by Rev. W. terment made' in Cemetery. The pallbearers Young, Clarence Green, Leesome LaFond, Harold Walper, Elgin Webb, Harry Hamilton. Flower­ bearers: Jim Grigg, Maurice Masse, Frank Statton, William Elsie, Smith and in­ Grand Bend were Kenneth York. has pur­ brick resi- F. Howey, Mrs. Milo Snell and Mrs. 'Ed. Johns accompanied Mrs. Johns* cousins, Mr, and Mrs. Fred David­ son, of Wingham, to Florida, leaving on Wednesday. Messrs. J. A. Traquair and Gordon Cudmore were in Toronto attending _ a convention of Ad­ miral^ dealers. 12-TEAM DIVISION Applejacks Tradesmen ............. Butchers ,......,... Strikes ......................,, Grand Bend ............. Short Circuits ...... Mess Mates .............., Huskers .......... , Whizz Bangs ....... Long Shots ................. Grease Monkeys .... Maroons ......................* * * G'P 42 72 42 68 39 66 39 64 42 60 39 51 39 48 39 45 39 41 42 40 42 32 42 24* Grand Bend 5, Whizz Bangs Grand Bend had a terrific night last Thursday, faltering in only one game, as they trimmed the Whizz Bangs 5-2 — 1,265- 1,142, 1,090-1,182 -a n d 1,319- 1,093. Everet DeSjardine provid­ ed the power with 823 (33 6) for the winners, Henry Dyck scored a good triple of 687 (291) for the Bangs. ; Butchers 7, Short Circuits 0 j The Butchers made short work of the Short Circuits, white­ washing the hydro boys 7-0 — 1,224-1,095, 1,193-1,078 and 1,- 150-1,105. Batch Wolfe knocked down 755 (27'0), Bill Chambers 677 (249) for the meatmen. Doug. Harrison .had 63 6 (302) fox' the losers. Tradesmen 5, Huskers 2 The Tradesmen dropped one game to the Huskers, taking the series 5-2 — 1,093-882, 1,062- 1,200 and 1,138-1,072. Ted Pooley downed 628 (24,6) for the Legion I winners. ' | Applejacks 7, Mess Mates O The Applejacks gave the Mes^ Mates no chance to put them out of first place, .blanking the Mates 7-0 — 1,115-1,036, 1,221-1.143 and 1,190-1,‘0'33. Chuck Parsons led and Roy Brock 610(230). Strikes 7, Long The Strikes held fourth place with a 7-0 win over the short- handed Long Shots — 937-924, 1,305-892 and 1,107-957. Doug Hughson toppled 670 (315) for the winners. Grand Bend 7, Long Shots 0 Grand Bend won seven points easily when they trampled the short-staffed Long Shots 7-0 Mon­ day night — 940-644, 1,143-883 and 1,285-1,082. Elmer Webb was tops for the GBs with 630 (232). Grease Monkeys 4, Maroons 3 On Tuesday night, the Grease Monkeys edged the Maroons 4-3 in a postponed match — 1,122- 1,115, 1,113-1.,069 and 978-1,038. Only four Monkeys were present ■but Ralph I-Ionsberger chalked up 667 ‘ - 652 the winners I Effie Kleinstiver returned Saturday after spending weeks with her two Weiburg weekend and Mrs. and Mrs. with 636 (227) the losers with Shots 0 Lumber Mill Fire —Continued from Page 1 main plant will be serviceable but 16 wooden pulleys and $2,000 in belts were destroyed. Smoke damaged around $1,000 of wooden mouldings. Mr. Sweitzei’ said a complete new driving shed, a 40 x 40 floor { and a 12x20 roof will have to be built. Warrant Officex’ Ken Bridges, of Andrew street, spotted the blaze when he was returning from RC'AF Station Centralia. He phoned in the alarm. Cold Hindrance The biting cold weather froze the garments of the firemen and hampered their mobility. Al­ though hundreds of spectators came to the°scene, few could stay in the cold for long and the crowd seldom numbered over 50'. Spectators brought coffee for the firemen from Rether’s Res­ taurant. Mrs. Sheldon Wein and the Sweitzer family also provid­ ed coffee and sandwiches. Pressure in the town’s water­ works system was high, enabling firemen to use their hoses with­ out interruption for three hours. P.U.C. foreman Leo Hennessey stood by ready to start pumps _ _ from auxiliary wells if necessary, j 125-i,012 and 1,312-1,135. Bob Simpson and Rend Francois had 766 (277) and 753 (265) spectively for the winners. Big Six 4, Ringers 3 The Big Six edged the Ringers 4- 3 in a battle for third place— 1,038-933, 988-1,1185 and 1,106- 1,077. Ken Hockey, with 603 (270), was the only member of the half dozen with a clue. Jack Fuller trundled 644 (284) the Ringers. Keglers 5, Rural Rollers a The Keglers bowled some triples to beat the Rural Rollers 5- 2—1,039-1,135, 1,009-930 and 1,419-1,150. Last year’s champs had four men over 600, Bernie McLean and Previl best with 695 (258) and 685 (297) respective­ ly. Harold Penhale scattered 624 (238) and Chub Edwards (260) to swing the victory. 10-TEAM DIVISION Spare Parts ....... Spares .................. Big Six ................... Ringers ....................... Pinpoppers ................. Windmills ............... Keglers ......................... Hay Seeds ................... Rural Rollers ........... Blowers ..................... * * * G P 39 68 39 60 39 51 39 49 39 45 39 42, 39 40 39 38 39 37 39 25» Spare Parts 5, Ptnpoppers 2 The first place Spare Parts mastered the Pinpoppers 5-2 on Monday night — 1,180-1,117, 1,- 153-1,227 and 1,071-1,037. Ed Conard was best for the winners with 637 (235) and Bob Nicol for the losers with 704 (264). Spares 7, Blowers 0 Four Blowers had no chance against the Spares, who talked off with seven points—1,069-950. Smoke was so heavy around , the building it was impossible to get pictures of the firemen at I w o r k . A south-easterly wind I swirled the thick clouds of smoke I in the alleyways surrounding the | building. I Jake Sweitzer didn’t have to ; answer his phone to know his | mill was on fire. | Racing outside his home, when i the alarm sounded, the veteran builder identified t.he smoke as that of pine wood and he yelled to his wife it was either the mill or Main Street church. When he heard his phone ring, he knew it was the former. Members of the family rushed . to the mill and cleared the re- , cleared the records and valuables from the office. Furniture in the showrooms was removed quickly. Cleanup of the mess was start­ ed Monday morning and repairs are being made immediately. Mr, Sweitzer hopes to have the plant operating soon. The firm is conducting busi­ ness from its main office and Storage building. re- £or fine ly. Harold Penhale scattered (236) for the losers. Windmills 5, Hay Seeds 2 The Windmills rattled off fair games to trounce the seeds 5-2— 192 atld 1,126-952, Johnny Johns­ ton toppled 633 (236) for the winners. two Hay -1,136-1,04'?, 1,099-1,- spent the weekend mother, Mrs. Cora Mrs. -Allan Holts and. Mrs. Miss Tor- Hawkins-Howey A quiet wedding took place in London on Tuesday, January 19, when Mrs. Luella F. Howey and Mr. George A. Hawkins were united in marriage by the Rev. C. L. Langlord, former rector of Trivitt Memorial Church.Sir, and Mrs. Hawkins are ^pending a few days in Detroit.»---- --------.---.----- c "Mystery In The Night n Announcements Birth, Death, and Marriage Notices are inserted free of charge. Cards of Thanks In Memoriam Notice .75 Single verse, .25 .extra each additional verse, Engagement Notices are .75, for for and - - .75. in BIRTHS BARRATT — LAC and Mrs. James Barratt, Algonquin Dr., Centralia, announce the birth; of a daughter, Barbara Lynn, atl South Huron Hospital, January IS, 1954. BROCK — Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Brock, Winchelsea, announce the birth of their son, Dennis Ivan, at South Huron Hospital, January 15, 1954; - a brother for Margaret. ELDER —Lome and Sue Elder are happy to announce the birth of a son, John Benjamin, January 17, 1954, at Mount Hamilton Hospital. HODGINS—Mr, and Mrs. Joe Hod­ gins (nee Shirley Lewis), of Owen Sound, wish to announce the birth of their daughter at Owen Sound Hospital, January 15, 1954; a sister fox’ Joey. ROBINSON—Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Ro­ binson, Alisa Craig, announce the birth of their daughter, Judy May, at South Huron Hospital, January 11, 1954; a sister for Carol Anne and Lynda Marie, SAUNDERS—Mr. and Mrs. J. P. O. Saunders, Grand'“’Bend, announce the birth of their son, Jeffrey Gor­ don Phillip, at South Huron Hos­ pital, January 15, 1954. SCHENK—Mr. 'and Mrs. Leonard R. Schenk, Dashwood, announce the birth of tlieir daughter at South Huron Hospital, January 19, 1954; a sister for Jackie and Mary Lou. WILLERT—Mr. and Mrs. Milton H. Willert announce the birth of then- daughter, Patricia Annie, at South Huron Hospital, January 15, 1954. MARRIAGES .... HAWKINS-HO WHY —In London, on Tuesday, January 19. 1954, Mrs. Luella F. Howey to Mr. George- A. Hawkins, by Rev. C. L. Langford. DEATHS OESTREICHER—At St. Joseph’s Hos­ pital, Chatham, on Saturday, Jan­ uary 16, 1954, Mrs. Aai’On Oestrei­ cher, of Dashwood, age 61. PEARIS'O-—At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, January 16, 1954, Maxim (Mike) Peariso, of Grand Bend, age 63. ENGAGEMENTS Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ingram of Hen­ sail wish to announce the engage­ment. of their daughter, Ruby Jean, to George Wayne Turvey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Turvey, 'Exeter. The wedding will take place in Hensall United Church February 13 at 2:30 CARDS OF THANKS I wish to thank all those who so kindly remembered me with cards, treats, gifts and visits while a pa­tient, in South Huron Hospital and. since returning- home. — Mrs. Carl Brock. „ 2I<;Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beavex- of Crediton wish to thank their many friends who so ldndiy remembered them with cards, -letters and gifts and fox- the many good wishes extended to them on the occasion of the fif­tieth anniversary of their marriage, c Mrs. Elmer Lawson of Crediton wishes to thank the many relatives and friends who remembered her with letters, cards and visits,. while she was in Victoria Hospital, London. 21c Mrs. Ed Wurm wishes to thank all those who so kindly remembered nor with cards, treats, flowers and visits while a patient in South Huron- Hos­pital and since returning home. 21c Earl Atkinson wishes to thank all those who so kindly remembered him with cards, flowers, gifts and visits while a patient in St. Joseph's Hos­ pital, and since returning home. 21* I wish to thank my friends , for cards, visits, treats, etc., received while being hospitalized. -—red Elder. 21c The management and staff of the Huron Lumber Co. Ltd. wish to ex­tend their sincere thanks to the Ex­eter Fire Brigade for their splendid Work Sunday night. Also'to the peo­ ple who supplied coffee or helped m any other way. — A, J. Sweitzer, Manager, Huron Lumber Co. Ltd. 21c Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rowe wish to thank all those who kindly remem­bered Mrs. Rowe and baby with cards, treats, flowers and visits while a patient in South Huron Hospital. Thanks to Dr. Goddard, nurses and hospital staff, and special thanks to merchants who donated such lovely and Useful gifts to the Now Years baby. 21* I wish to thank all those who so kindly remembered me with cards, treats and flowers while a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital and since re­turning home, —Beh F. Price. 21* Mrs. Benjamin Butler wishes to thank all those who so kindly re­ membered her with cards, treats, flowers and visits while a patient in South Huron Hospital. Special thanks to Miss Claypolo and staff, Dr. i [et­ cher and Rev. Kendrick. 21* Tho family of the lato Thomas Washburn wishes to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to their many friends, neighbors and re­ latives for the kindness shown them during their recent sad, bereavement . and that R6V Greenway LOL Elects H. Lake Greenway L.O.L. No. 219Greenway L.O.L. No. 219 held Its annual meeting and election of officers with County Master Anson Coleman in the chair. County Master Elmer Webster of the Royal Black Knights of Ire­ land, along with several Brethren from 10'35 Varna were also pre­ sent. Officers for the coming year are: W.M., Horace Lake; D.M., Earl Little; Chap., Walt Mac- Pherson; recording secretary, J. A. Calwell; financial secretary, Roy Hutchinson; treasurer, Hor­ ace Lake; Mar., Orval Mellin; Leet., C. Paulitzki; Sec. Petei' Kent; First Com., Burney; Tyler, Wes Mellin; Percy Elsie. A prosperous was reported with seven members. Lee., Omar Sen., year new Exeter Arena Schedule of Events Enjoy Ice Skating This Week Bring the Family Out for Some Good Fun and Exercise! SKATING THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY From 8:30 to 10:30 MINOR HOCKEY Thursday, Jan. 21 — 7 p.m. MITCHELL VS, EXETER (Bantam) Saturday, Jan. 23 — 7 p.m. LUCAN VS. EXETER (Pee Wee and Wee Wee) 9 MONDAY, JAN. 25 7 p.m. — Bantam Hockey CLINTON VS. EXETER p.m. — Tri-Service Hockey LONDON GARRISON VS. CENTRALIA TUESDAY, JAN. 26 Rec League Hockey WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27 W.O.A.A. Hockey GODERICH VS. MOHAWKS 8:30 p.m- A THREE-ACT COMEDY by Kirkton Anglican Young People will be presented in Centralia United Church Friday, January 22 8:30 p.m. Auspices of Women’s Association Adults 500 - Cliildren 250 THE EASTERN STAR is holding a SCHNEIDER’S Dutch Treat Supper in the O.E.S. CHAPTER ROOMS Wed., Jan. 27 6:30 p.m. ADMISSION. 750 & 350 Everyone Welcome TUCKERSMITH FEDERATION Annual Meeting Hensail Town Hall Wed., Feb. 3 8:30 p.m. Guest Speaker: ANDREW DIXON of Exeter, who will speak on the Ausable Conservation Authority, illustrated with slides. EUCHRE — PRIZES Lunch Served All Welcome No Admission Gordon Richardson, President Carl McClinchey, Secretary EXETER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Annual Meeting TOWN HALL, EXETER Wed., Jan. 27 at 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving reports, electing officers and transacting business. Executive Will Meet at 1:30 P.M. Clark Fisher, ' A. J. Sweitzer, Secretary President Strathroy Lions Club Monster BINGO Strathroy Public School Friday, February 5 Games Start Sharp at 9:00 P.M. the beautiful floral tributes, cards expressions of sympathy. Special i1<h to Rev, Norman Knox and , Harold Anderson. 21* IN MEMORIAM PURDY — In loving memory' of our parents, May Elfreda McPherson, who passed away March. 17, 1922, and Henry James P u r d y , wh o passed away one year ago, January 24, 1953.These days we do remember— A loving thought we giveTo them no longer With tiS, But In our hearts still Jive.—Ever remembered by Lenwood ana Mabel. 21* More Than $1000.00 Cash Prices $500.00 Jackpot Game Entire Net Proceeds to West Middlesex Memorial Centre Fund Includes 12 Regular GamesAdmission $1.00 r n i n t f i n i f i