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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-02-18, Page 12Page 12 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 18, 1954 EUCHRE Announcements iSHDHS Queen For 54 COMING EVENTS Orchestra, Tuesday, March 2, $2 a couple, Semi-formal, 18:25* Sponsored by Crediton W.I Friday, Feb, 19 Town Hall Crediton ADMISSION 500 Everyone Welcome Lunch Will Be Served EUCHRE Sponsored by Triyitt Memorial Ladies Guild Parish Hall Monday, Feb. 22 8:00 p.m. ADMISSION 500 Prizes and Lunch Theatre Phone 421 Public school pupils enjoyed a skating party at the arena on. Monday afternoon, which was arranged by their teachers. Near­ ly 200 boys and girls were on the ice and about half of them were in costume. Valentine out­ fits predominated, with cowboys, Indians, fancy and national cos­ tumes taking second place. The program started off with races in which the were winners: 5 years Jimmy Mooney, Jerry Darlene Snell; boys, Gary Ford, Larry Brintnell/and Larry Stire; girls, 6 and 7, Shirley Genttner, Barbara Jinks, Elsie Gossart. Boys, 8 and 9, Dale Turvey, Freddy Wells, Rickey Boyle, girls, 8 and 9, Veronica Fran­ cois, Judy Snelgrove, Ann Hoc­ key; boys, 10 and 11, Bob Arm­ strong, Bill Heywood, Bev. Ir­ win. Girls, 10 and 11, Louise Hoc­ key, Roxanne Beavers, Marilyn Hamilton; boys, 12 years, Doug Wein, Cyral Bloomaert, and Jim Scott; girls, 12 years, Dorothy Heywood, Donna Wells,. Shirley Wurm. Winners in the costume judg­ ing were: Valentine costumes, Donna Brydges and Betty Dixon; cowboys and Indians, Tom Eller- ington (Indian), Jimmy Mooney (cowboy); fancy or national, Darlene Snell,, as a bride, Tena Vander Neut, In Dutch costume. Mrs. E. S. Steiner, who acted as judge with Principal Claude Blowes and recreational director, Doug Smith, donated special prizes to the youngest boy and girl on skates, Jimmy Mooney and Karen Wade, both five years old. Berta Anderson, who was chosen, “Queen”, was crowned Doug Smith, Birth Death, and Marriage Notices are inserted tree of charge. CardB of Thanks In Memorlarn Notice "5 single verse. .25 extra each additional verse. Engagement Notices are .75, for fpr and ,75 [Active In School Clubs I 1 by « BIRTHS Previews Its Coming Attractions J following and under, Bonnallie, 6 and 7, FRIDAY & SATURDAY February 19 and 20 The Stand At Apache River Stephen McNally ★ Julia Adams Honored In Toronto Dr. A. R. Campbell, Guelph, formerly of Hensall, was honored by a series of presentations at the annual convention of Guernsey Cattle Breeders’ sociation, held in Toronto cently. Dr. Campbell, who has been secretary of .the association for a number of years, is retir­ ing, He will be succeeded by Mr. Bruce Hodgins, of Guleph. the As- re­ Technicolor melodrama of dians versus Whites. In- , MONDAY & TUESDAY February 22 and 23 Blowing Wild ★ ★ Arena Weekly Schedule Gary Cooper Barbara Stanwyck rate entertainment around wild-catting re- for First volving oil in. Mexico. Filled with excit­ ing action and violent love with light comedy to relieve the ten­ sion. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY February 24 and 25 Thief Of Venice ★ ★ Maria Montez Paul Christian melodrama against act-Period ual backgrounds in and around Venice. Plentiful swordsplay and hand-to-hand fights. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, February 18 REC LEAGUE HOCKEY 8 :00 p.m. Friday, February 19 Cyclone Playoffs ST. MARYS vs. EXETER 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 20 PUBLIC SKATING 2:00 p.m’. and 8:30 p.m. Monday, February 21 OPEN FOR BROOMBALL Tuesday, February 22 REC HOCKEY LEAGUE Wednesday, February 23 Cyclone Playoffs FOREST vs. EXETER 8:30 p.m. ............................................... mmmiiiiiminuK.......... Middlesex Seed Fair (Including Classes for Western Ontario) Western Fair Grounds, London March 2, 3, 4 and 5, 1954 Secure prize lists from your county Agricultural Representative or the Secretary, Mr. W. K. Riddell, Room 210, Richmond Building, London. Entries to be in by FEBRUARY 27. River In Town —Continued from Page 1 foot above the sidewalk in front of the Guenther Tuckey building. It went through the front of the building, across the floors of the offices and oqt the back. Peak At 8 O’Clock The flood swirled to its peak about 8 o’clock in the morning. It overflowed the banks of the creek at 4 a.m. and by 5 o’clock was rolling across Andrew street. According to one person who measured the rise of the river, fhe stream rose an inch a minute. About mid-morning, members of the town’s works department launched a boat on Andrew street and rowed to the middle of the lake gate The keep through the tile and to prevent rubbish going through. Gerald Cornish, foreman of the works crew, was among those who spread the alarm early the morning. A considerable amount bread, which had been stored the Snell Bros. Ltd. building Andrew street that morning, was destroyed by the water, Damage to Snell Bros. Ltd. was “not extensive”, General Manager Harvey Pollen .said on Wednesday. He termed the flood mostly “mess”. Eighteen inches of water flood­ ed the beauty shop of Mrs. Len Dilkes. Phone was put out of commission and business w a s halted. Supplies and furnishings were damaged but electrical equipment was out of reach of the water. Fire department used pump there Tuesday afternoon. Two Calves Born In Flooded Stables Livestock had to be evacuated from the farm of Frederick Haist, Concession 4, Stephen Township, early Wednesday morning. The river runs behind the Haist barn and close to two feet of water wallowed in the stables. Both the house and barn were surrounded in a lake. Remove Cattle «. Neighbors assisted Mr. Haist remove 36 head of cattle, 70 pigs and a number of chickens which were taken to nearby farms. Eva­ cuation was carried out between 2 and 5 a.m. Wednesday mor­ ning. On top of Mr. Haist’s water problems, two calves were born in the flooded stables. Carl Brock and his family, also on Concession 4, were forced to move from their house. Henry Finkbeiner was another of the farmers whose buildings were flooded in that area. Three miles south of Exeter, the Spruce Grove Service Station, operated by Bert Rivers was com­ pletely isolated as the flood poured across the highway. Alvin Essery, who lives nearby, that at its peak the river ning across the road was a high and 40 rods wide. Truck Overturns Police said a stream of water across Highway 4 caused a truck to turn over north of Exeter. Owned by Hurondale Dairy and driven by John Taylor, of Kip­ pen, the vehicle hit the stream and was thrown against the snow­ bank. It rolled over its top on the road. Damage was $200. Exeter Coach Lines Ltd. had to detour on one of its school routes Tuesday. A road near Zion was washed out and the driver of the truck, Clare Masse, had to turn back. Two students on the other side of the stream didn't miss school, however. The driver car­ ried one girl across the water and a boy was able to wade across. Water blocked traffic on the Crediton road late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. The Ausable stream south of Crediton overflowed across the highway and stalled traffic. in an attempt to remove the at the mouth of the tile, gate had been erected to children from walking in o f in on said run­ foot Highlight Of The Winter! KIDS KARNIVAL EXETER ARENA Friday, February 26 PROGRAM 7:45-8:00—Band Music 8:00-8:20—Costume Judging 8:20-8:30—Roman Chariot Judging 8:30*8:45—Roman Chariot Races 8:45-9:00—Wee Wee Relay Race 9:00-9:20—Blue Devils vs. Red Devils INTERMISSION — 9:40-9:50—Ttig-of-War (7-man team): Pirates vs. Tigers Flyers vs. Bombers Final 9:50-ll:00-King of Mats Girls & Boys Obstacle Race Wheelbarrow Race Three-Legged Race Musical Chairs GOD SAVE THE QUEEN BALLOON BALL — Sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, March 17. Exeter Legion Hall, Glen Dpagle's Qrch. 11:18:25c PANCAKE SUPPER—St. Mary’s Church, Brinsley, March 2. Sup­ per served 6-8 p.m. Adults 50#, children 35#. Program. 18:25c PANCAKE SUPPER — Sponsored by Trivitt W,A. in Parish Hall, Tuesday, March 2. 18c Lucan Jr. Farmers Kathryn Hunter,, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hunter, of R.R. 3, Exeter, was chosen queen of South Huron District High School and her crowning was the highlight of the annual “At Home” dance on Friday night. Beth Taylor, queen in 1953, on Kathryn's Taylor, 19 52 her with a On behalf of Tom Easton, DENNO—Mr. and Mrs. George Den- no, Lucan, announce the birth of their son, Robert Andrew George, at South Huron Hospital on Feb­ruary 14, 1954. DUTERTRE — Mr, and Mrs. Frank bouquet of roses. Dutertre (nee Eunice Haist), Dins- ; the student body, more. Sask., annotinoo the. hirt-n nf , u ,| president of the student council, i presented a gift to the new queen. Runners - up, Barbara Brint- announce the birth of nlaced the crownRobert Andrew nenre-e pmueu jno UOWU head while Marine queen, presented more, Sask., announce the birth of their son, Donald Frank, on Feb­ ruary 2, 1954; a brother for Garry and a second grandson for Mr. and Mrs. Everett Haist, of Dashwood. HARRISON — Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Harrison, RCAF Station Centralia, announce the birth of their daugh­ ter, Deborah Anne, in South Huron Hospital, February 11, 1954. McCORMICK — Mr, and Mrs. Joseph J. McCormick, Grand Bend, an­ nounce the birth of their daughter, Barbara Allen, at South Huron Hospital, February 17, 1954, McLEOD—F/O and Mrs. Wellington H. McLeod, Grand Bend, announce the birth of their son, 'Wellington Hoyt, at South Huron Hospital, on February 17, 1954. PASSMORE — Mr, and Mrs. Lome Passmore, R.R. 3, Exeter, announce the birth of a daughter at South Huron Hospital, February 14. 1954; a sister for Sharon and Paul. ZAHN—Mr. ___ .... RCAF Station Centralia, the birthLynn, at February Toll Heavy In Crash DEAD E. Ratz, 60, prominent a feed and chop mill in Milton owner of Shipka; Mr3. Richard Simpson, 42, of Toronto, a former Exeter resi­ dent. and Mrs. M. K. Zahn, —,v,« v.cniro.ud, announce of their son, Michael South Huron Hospital on 7, 1954. DEATHS — At 'Alexandra Marine Goderich,, on~ Tuesday, in PEARSON Hospital, muuv.ilu, uu xuessuuy, February 9, 1954, Sylvia Seguss, be­loved wife of Gordon Pearson, ‘ her forty-sixth year. RATZ—At South Huron Hospital, Ex­ eter, on Sunday, February 14, 1954, Milton Ratz, in his sixty-first year. SIMPSON—In South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, February 13, 1954, Winifred (Gwen) Bishop, be­ loved wife of Richard Simpson, of 35 Leacrest Road, Toronto, in her forty-third, year. WITMER—In Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, on Sunday, February 14. 1951, Louise Koehler, of Th/clford, be­ loved wife of the late David Wit­mer, in her seventy-eighth year. WITZEL — Mrs. Elizabeth Witzel in Toronto on Saturday, February 13, 1951, at the home of her son, in her nintieth year. ENGAGEMENTS INJURED Richard Simpson, 48, of ..Tor­ onto, in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, with a badly fractured hip and other injuries; Linda Simpson, his three-year- old daughter, in South Huron Hospital with a broken right arm; Mrs. Lena Dick, 42, of Sea­ forth, in St. Joseph’s with ex­ tensive facial lacerations; Marion Dick, 16, and Jimmy Dick, 10, children of Mrs. Dick, in South Huron—Marion with a broken left arm and knee in­ juries, and Jimmy with a badly lacerated forehead and leg. Four other children, Evelyn, 11, Tommy, 10 (twin brother of Jimmy), and John Dick, seven, and Eddie Burford, seven, of Tor­ onto, were treated at the local hospital for bruises and shock and were later released. nell, Mary Marg<aret Essery, Trudy Pickard, Beverley Ravelle, Joan Thomson, Pat Tuckey and Marilyn Skijier acted as ladies in waiting to the queen. The selection of the queen was based on beauty, academic stand­ ing, personality and contribution to school life, On Student Council A grade 13 student, Kathryn is secretary of the student coun­ cil. She has been a member of the athletic society, the glee club and " _ _ ” she competed in public speaking. She is also c" t’_: team. Though her plans for'the future are still not definite, Kathryn intimated she may enter normal school. She has been active in Elim- ville Girls' Club work and with Beth Taylor, brought honor to the province, which they repre­ sented, by placing second in the national clothing competition at the Royal Winter Fair, where they presented tlieir project, “Anyone Can Wear A Skirt”. Many former students of the High School returned for annual “At Home” which one of the most successful held. On the receiving line Principal and Mrs. H. L. Sturgis, School Board Chairman, Dr. H. H. Cowen and Mrs. Cowen, Tom Easton and Marlene Wagner. She has been a member of the paper staff. Last year is also on the basketball the was ever were EUCHRE Sponsored by Dashwood W.I Dashwood Public School DANCE Tuesday, Feb. 23 OPERETTA — The Huronia Male Chorus will present an operetta, “Pirates of Penzance”, on March 17, 18 and 19. ’ 18c MAIN STREET Evening Auxiliary are holding a St. Patrick’s Sup- per, March 17._____________18c DANCE — Forest Memorial Cen­ tre, Lionel Thornton and his A THREE-ACT COMEDY 'Mama's By Seaforth Junior Farmers will be presented in Centralia United Church Friday, Feb. 26 8: IS p.m. Sponsored by Truth Seeker’s Sunday School Class ADULTS 500 - CHILDREN 25# Lucan Arena CASA ROYAL ORCHESTRA Admission $1.00 ($1.75 Per Couple If Bought In Advance) FUN FOR ALL! Come to the Junior Farmers' Skating Party Friday, Feb. 19 at 8:00 p.m. KIRKTON RINK Skating, Dancing, Volley Ball, Badminton - Lunch Will Be Served - All New Members Welcomed Paper Drive EXETER CREDITON AND> SURROUNDING DISTRICT s Mr. cter, their 11am ______, ... Roland Hodgins. ....................._ ......riage will take place February 27. ,♦ CARDS OF THANKS I wish to thank all my friends and relatives who so kindly remembered me with cards and treats and. visits while a patient in Victoria Hospital. —Ken Kleinfeldt. IS*I wish to express my sincere thanks to all my many friends and relatives who remembered me with cards, flowers, letters, and visits, and a special thanks to the blood donors, while a patient in St. .Joseph’s Hos­pital, and since returning home. — Montague C. Dobson, Kirkton. 18*Mr. and Mrs. John Herdman wish to thank the members of Main Street United Church and others for their kind messages of sympathy in the passing of Mr. Herdman’s brother, Enos Herdman, on Jan. 2S, 1954. ’ In the midst of my sorrow I wish to express my heart-felt thanks arid appreciation to my many friends, re­ lations and good neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown me in the loss of my beloved husband. Also for beautiful floral offerings and cards. I especially wish to thank Rev. Moores for his consoling words, the pallbearers and flower bearers, Mr. Hendrick and Mr. Murdy and the Dinney Funeral Home for their kind and efficient management of the ser­ vice. —Mrs. Enos Herdman. 1,8c Mr. William Mason wishes to thank the neighbors, relatives and many friends who so kindly remembered him witli cards, treats and visits; also to the Highway for their love­ ly flowers while a patient in St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital. 18cI wish to sincerely thank my many neighbors, friends and relatives for their kindly expressions of flowers, cards and visits while at Victoria Hospital and since returning home. Your many deeds of kindness are truly appreciated. —'Harry M. Cole. * My sincere thanks to all my rela­ tives, neighbors and' friends, who so kindly remembered me with letters, cards, visits, flowers and treats while I was a patient in St. Joseph’s Hos­ pital. Special thanks to Hensall Branch Canadian Legion, Hurondale Institute, all those who helped in any way and all those who offered help. —Rex B. Dick. 18* We wish to express our sincere thanks to all our friends, relatives and neighbors for kind expressions of sympathy shown us in our recent sad bereavement, for the beautiful floral tributes, the get-well cards and the letters and cards of sympathy which were really appreciated. Also thanks to those who expressed their neigh­ borliness after the service. Thanks to pallbearers, Rev. Ostrom and the Harry Hoffman Funeral Home. — Gordon and Shirley Pearson. 18* The family of the late Mrs. Louise Witmer wish to thank all who re­membered her in any way during her long illness, also the relatives and friends who sent flowers and mes­sages of sympathy at her death. Spe­ cial thanks to the Rev. H. J. Snell and the Dinney Funeral Home. 18c I wish to express my sincere thanks to all my friends, relatives and neigh­bors who remembered me with cards, letters, flowers, treats and visits while a patient in Victoria Hospital and since returning home. " ‘ ’ thanks to Rev, E. ” ' Harry Fahner. I wish to thank neighbors for the tributes during my ment. Also thanks H ___ ___ Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home and the South Huron Hospital staff. —‘ Robert Wilcox. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of .......... - - iisa Ar..... ... ----- — ___ ago, Fehr1953.year has passed since that day one we loved was called away: took her home, that was H: will— in our hearts ,she livoth still, by husban and Mrs. Charles Allison, Ex­ announce the engagement of daughter, Betty Kay, to Wil- Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. ■’ — - • ( Lucan. The mar- Friday, Feb. 26 8:00 p.m. Admission 500 LUNCH ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND EXETER LIONS CLUB t> Proceeds for Welfare Work Wednesday, February 24 We Must Win until the store. In joined him in mill. overseas dur- a member of of a the lie the Operates Business Over 40 Years Victim of Saturday’s tragedy, Milton E. Ratz had operated a business in Shipka for over 40 years. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Ratz, he was born on the family homestead near Khiva Corners in Stephen Township. He purchased the general store at Shipka when he was 1G years old. In 1923 he built the chop and feed mill at the northwest corner of the intersection and operated both businesses 1932' when he sold 1943 his son, Jack, partnership at the Mr. Ratz served ing World War I, the engineers. He was a lifelong member Shipka United Church, served number of years on the Board of Stewards and was superintend­ ent of the Sunday School. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge in Parkhill. An ardent baseball fan, was a faithful follower of Dashwood Tigers and travelled to many of their out-of-town games. This past summer, when the Tigers won an OBA champ­ ionship, he followed the team to many distant points. Surviving are his wife, former Ada Fassold; Jack; two sisters, Mrs. Sweitzer, Grand Bend, Crawford McPherson, and two brothers, Roy liam, of Stephen township. Funeral services were held in Shipka United Church Wednes­ day afternoon conducted by Rev. W. Parrott and T. Harry Hoff­ man, funeral wood. Burial Cemetery. Pallbearers Cliff Russell, Finkbeiner, Arthur Gaiser. !, the his- son, Matthew and Mrs. Parkhill, and Wil- director of Dash- was in Crediton were . Larry „ , Carl Guenther and Ross Love, Angus, Art UcVl Upf visits :_:„1 .„ ------- SpecialN. Mohr. — Mr. 18c my friends and beautiful floral recent bereave* to Rev. Moore 18c AMY —I.. ___ wife and mother, Loi passed away one year21, ■"*" One The God But ... __ ................_ ...—Lovingly remembered h and family. AMY—In loving memory sister, Mrs. Arthur passed away one year ruary 21, 1953. What would we give, heclasp, He patient face to see; To hear her voice, to see. her As in the days that used to b But some sweet day we'll meet Beyond the toil and strife, And clasp each other’s hand moreIn heaven—that happy life. —Sadly missed and ever remembered by sisters and brothers, WURM—Tn loving mother and grar Wurm, who pasi20, 1952, Dear Mother, you „........... Though on earth you are _____Still in memory you are with us As you always were before. -Lovingly remembered by her fam­ily. 18c a.dear who uary sad Mrs. R. Simpson Born In Africa Funeral services for Mrs. Rich­ ard Simpson, 4 2, who died in South Huron on Saturday night, were held from the Hopper-Hoc­ key Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. A. E. Holley officiated and interment was made in Exeter cemetery. Mrs. Simpson, -the former Win- nifred (Gwen) Bishop, was the daughter of the late Arthur and Effie Bishop. She was born Capetown, S Ou th Africa, came to Exeter as a young She attended school here. Following her marriage, lived in Ottawa for a time, moving to Toronto. Mr. and Simpson planned tn move Grand Bend this month. Surviving besides hnr are a daughter, Dawn, real, and an ado^W Linda; a sister, Mrs. Hockey, Exeter, two h Of dai of a Amy, ago, ►110 •b- to smile, again once memory idmotber, icd away are not. 18c of a dear Margaret February forgotten, no more; FRIDAY & SATURDAY February 19 and 20 “PARATROOPER” (Technicolor) ★ Alan Ladd ★ Leo Geiui ★ Susan Stephen ripcord sizzler that rips at 0- A your emotions ... CARTOON AND ADDITIONAL SHORT SUBJECT TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY February 23 and 24 “THOSE REDHEADS FROM SEATTLE” (Technicolor) ★ Rhonda Fleming ★ Gene Barry ★ Guy Mitchell Ravishing redheads coming straight from .Seattle right into your hearts ... PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL AND CARTOON /! This One! Cheer Mohawks To Victory! St. Marys Alerts vs Exeter Mohawks Friday, February 19 8:30 p.m. EXETER ARENA | Admission 750 and 250 r Gala Hockey Night CAR DRAW! FOR ’54 CHEVROLET COACH ys. Exeter Mohawks • Exeter Band Extra Attractions Forest Lakesides later i shar’d Mont- irhter, Norman nonhews. Wayne and Harold Hbekev, Ex­ eter, and a nie^e, Mrs. Jack Wal­ dron (Thelma), Grand Bend. Pall bearers we^n Jack Prwin. B. W. Tuckey, Bill Chambers, Reg Taylor, Charles Acheson and Irwin Ford. • Figure Skating Extra Prizes * Joving memory of a dear niary “19, 1953.......... things have happened, ►ailed away KEYES—In 1___„ ........husband, Ernest^KeveSj "who passed away FebriSo many t.....„Ernest,■•Since you were __ ____.......Things you would have enjoyed Had you boon loft to stay. So many things to s1,nre with In just the usual way,Things that could bo. so i If you were hero, today. wo ..—i J.. —.. — .Yow hand we cannot touch;But God has given me wonderful memoriesOf a busband I loved so much. —Sadly missed by wife Leah, 180 EXETER ARENA much ;'an'not "bring the old days you nicer back," TICKET SELLERS! Kjoncy from Ticket Sales Must Be in the Hands of W. H. 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