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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-03-11, Page 10Page 10 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 11, 1954 News of By MRS. FREI) HAMILTON Mr. and Mrs. R. A. MillB have moved to the village. Miss Ethel Copeland visited in Niagara Falls over the weekend. HOT BEEF SUPPER Sponsored by Centralia W.A. Friday, March 12 Centralia United Church Commencing at 5:30 P.M. Adults $1.00 Children (under 12) 500 Mr. M. MacDonald presided over the meeting of Anglican Laymen Monday night. The meet­ ing was well attended and mov­ ing pictures were shown by Mr. Ray Lammie. Mr. Theron Creery was in charge of the program. Kirkton won their hockey game with Thamesford 6-4. They also won the semi-final against Avon- ton J/4. Mission Hand The Mission Band met in the basement of the church on Sat­ urday with Betty Fletcher as leader. The theme was “The Christian Church”. Harold Swit­ zer gave a poem and Betty Flet­ cher played an instrumental. Marlene Stone, Vesta Watson and i Sandra Tory took part^ Mrs. An­ derson and Mrs. Burgin gave the study. “Class That Counts” The “Class That Counts” held their regular meetiug at the home of Myrtle Willis- on Thurs­ day evening. Theme of the meet­ ing was “St. Patrick". Roll call was answered with an Irish joke. The address of the evening, given by Mrs. Batten, was followed by a reading by Pearl Budden. An auction sale was held of articles donated by members. BOWLING LABATT TROPHY SEMI-FINALS Applejacks ..................Spares ....................Spare Part? .......... Tradesmen ................. Strikes ............... Big Six ........................Butchers ..............Windmills ...................s ' » »* EUCHRE Sponsored by Crediton W.I. Friday, March 12 COMMUNITY HALL, CREDITON ADMISSION 500 Everyone Welcome! Prizes Lunch • St. Patrick s Supper HOT BEEF Main St. Church Wed., March 17 Supper Served 5:30 to 7:30 Adults $1.00 Per Plate Children (under 12) 500 Sponsored by Main Street Evening Auxiliary Applejacks 5, Butchers 2 The Applejacks were much too Hot for the Butchers to handle, the meat­men t lucky to get the short end of a 5-2 score—1,123-1,167, 1.175-1.071 and 1,320-1,131. Swanee Snell and Chuck Parsons set a torrid pace for the winners with 703 (252) and 699 (320) I respectively. Fred Darling again led his team, this time with G56 (228). (Tradesmen 5, Strikes 2 i The Tradesmen bested the Strikes I with the same 5-2 count —1,115-1,074. j 1,104-1,004 and 1,065-1,153. GrahamMason, with 653 (237), bowled well for the Legion lads, as did Doug Hughson for the losers, with 661 (257). Spares 5, Spare Parts 2 The Spares avenged a former defeat at the hands of the Spare Parts by trampling the SPs 5-2 — 1,153-1,053, 1,1116-1,261 and 1,174-1,006. The Spares’ heavy-duty anchor-man. Rene Fran­cois, chalked up 765 (274) and Bob Simpson had a respectable 666 (258). The Sps' Ed Conard toppled 661 (232;. ! THIS WEEK 1 Spare Parts 5, Windmills 2 The Spare Parts caught the Wind­mills short of men and pins, trim­ ming the Dutch Boy team 5-2—1,024- 867, 1,224-1,095 and 1,063-1,091. The only 2D0-average for the night was by the losers' Bill Parker—647 (264). Spares 4, Big Six 3 The Spares settled for a 4-3 split J with the Big Six—1,068-1,058, 1,105- 1,291 and 1,225-1,141. Rene Francois, of course, led the winners, with 777 (282) and Lornc Passmore had 652 (266). For the half dozen, Stan Frayne trundled 718 (257) and Ken Hockey 675 (283). Applejacks 5, Strikes 2 ' The Applejacks trimmed the Strikes 5-2—1,057-1,J87, 1,147-891 and 1,218- 1,017. Chuck Parsons, the ’Jacks’ on- again-off-again leadoff man, was de­finitely “on”, felling 788 (315). PITTSBURG PAINTS TROPHY SEMI-FINALS Mess Mate? 5, Keglers 2 Five Mess Mates polished off the Keglers 5-2, the Kegs considerably under par—1,052-923, 1,096-1,066 and 1,080-1,137. Bill Thornton had the best score—604 (232) for the losers. Rural Rollers 5, Grand Bend 2 Grand Bend was also off stride and bowed 5-2 to the Rural Rollers—1,088- 935, 1,153-1,073 and 1,120-1,15S, Wilf Shapton tossed an even GOO (20a) for the .RRs and Lawrence Mason 603 t267) for the resort team. Hay Seeds 5, Long Shots 2 Aub Farquhar's Hay Seeds edged Glen Bonnallie’s Long Shots 5-2 in close games — 1,063-1,037, 1,092-1,099 and 1,111-1,093. Pinpoppers 4, Huskers 3 The Huskers won the total pins point by 1-j to take the short end of a 4-3 split with the Pinpoppers — 1,154-1,12.8, 955-1,087 and 1,191,1,099. Hank Ford starred for the winners with GsS (255) and Ches Mawhinney for the losers with 655 (234). Dave's Comments Well, the men’s bowling league semi-finals have started. It will be tooth-and-nail competition from here on. The main bout, of course, is for the Labatt Trophy and the Applejacks have taken an early lead. There does not seem to be any particular objection to bowling on Monday, Tuesday and ’Wednesday nights, so a schedule will be printed soon. This is how the teams are lined up for the next session: LABATT TROPHY SEMI-FINALS Monday, March 15, 7:00-9:00 P.M. Spare Parts vs. Strikes (3-4) Tradesmen, vs. Windmills (5-6) Monday, March 15, 9:00-11:00 P.M.Spares vs. Applejacks (1-2)Tuesday, March 16, 7:00-9:00 P.M. Butchers vs. Big Six (1-2) G P Data On Dashwood By MRS. E. H. RADER Letter From Woodham By MISS BESSIE McCURDY j "Torch /n The Night" | f ... is the title of the next color and sound film produced | | by Moody Institute of Science and brought to Clinton by | | “Youth Foi* Christ”. A gripping gospel and missionary | | picture with a Central American setting. . 1 I In The Clinton Collegiate I I March 13—8 p.m. ] Short Circuits ............ 3 7Hay Seeds ................... 3 5 Mess Mates ................ 3 5 Rural Rollers .............. 3 5 Pinpoppers ................. 3 4 Huskers ....................... 3 3 Grand Bend ............. 3 2 Keglers ........................ 3 2Long Shots ................. 3 2 Blowers ........................ o 0 Grease Monkeys ......... 0 0Maroons ..................... o 0 Whizz Bangs .............. 0 0Ringers .............. 3 0 Announcements Birth, Death and Marriage Notices, are inserted free of charge. Cards of Thanks cost 75c, In Memoriam Notices 75c for single verse, 25c extra for each additional verse; and Engagement Notices are 75c. s E Attention Farmers! 5 S S Sugar Beet Meeting S Monday, March 15 8:30 p.m. z E Z SCHOOLHOUSE ONE MILE WEST OF BRUCEFIELD Film on Sugar Beet Industry Slides and Talks by Company Officials BILL AMOS, FIELDMAN, C. & D. SUGAR CO. LTD. li i i i m P The Huronia Male Chorus AND ACCOMPANYING CAST Present Their Fourth Operetta s THE PIRATES s OF PENZANCE BY GILBERT & SULLIVAN □South Huron District High School Gymtorium E' E E s z EXETER Short Circuits 7, Ringers 0 The Short Circuits whitewashed the. Ringers 7-0 — 1,102-1,047, 1,165-1,146 and 1,132-1,099—to move into first place. Mur Brlntnell was back in form for the SCs with 647 (285), while Jack Fuller, with 678 (244), did yeo­ man’s service for the Ringers. ST. PATRICK’S EUCHRE And DANCE Lucky Draw Mount Carmel Hall Wed., March 17 Euchre at 8:30 P.M.' Free Lunch Admission 500 BIRTHS BECKLTCR—Mr. and Mrs. Cal Beck- ler announce the birth of their daughter, Leigh Adele, at South Huron Hospital, March G, 1954; a brother for Jon, BLOMMAERT — Mr, and Mrs, J. L. Blommaert announce the birth of their daughter, Linda Marie, at South Huron Hospital, March 9, 1954; a sister for Judy and Danny, BROCK — Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brock, R.R. 1, Exeter, announce the birtlx of their son, Brian Arnold, at South Huron Hospital, March 5, 1954. DIETRICH—Mr. and Mrs. Ben Diet- rich, R.R, 1, Centralia, ■ announce the birth of their son at South Huron Hospital, March 8, 1954; a ■brother for Anna Marie, John and Bill. HARRIS — Lt. and Mrs. Robert G. Harris, Grand Bend, announce the birth of their daughter, Laura Di­ anne, at South Huron Hospital, on March 8, 1954.KOPP—Mr. and Mrs. James Kopp (nee Etta Brintncll), Huron Park, Centralia, announce the birth of their daughter, Gall Joanne, at South Huron Hospital, March 7, 1954; a sister for Karen. SAXBY—Mr. and Mrs. S. .T, Saxby, RCAF Station Centralia, announce the birth of their son, Robert Charles, at South Huron Hospital, March G, 1954; a brother for Terry. VAN ESBROECK, — Mr. and Mrs. Alois van Esbroeck, R.R. 1, Hen­sail, announce the birth of their son, Edward, at South Huron Hos­ pital, March 6, 1954,WUERTH—Mr. and Mrs. Reg Wuerth (nee Hilda Henderson), of London, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Susan Elizabeh, on March 6, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. ENGAGEMENTS Lyric Theatre Phone 421 Previews Its Coming Attractions FRIDAY & SATURDAY March 12 and 13 Calamity Jane ★ Doris Day ★ Howard Keel Rousing technicolor western musical. Dozens of tuneful songs and ballads, an-d highly enter­ taining dance numbers. MONDAY & TUESDAY March 15 and IO In A Lonely Place ★ Humphrey Bogart ★ Gloria Grahame Melodrama of first rate pro­ duction. Tense dramatic mom­ ents when the hero is suspected of murder he did not commit. z S i = s' E S E E E E E s S' E E WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY March 17,18,19 At 8 O’clock Sharp Admission: Reserve 750, Rush Adults 500, Children (12 and under) 350 FOR RESERVE SEATS CONTACT W. G» COCHRANE TELEPHONE 14 EXETER Don’t Miss This Presentation . . » It’s Bigger and Better than Ever!s z s- .5 WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY March 17 and 18 Son of Dr. Jeckyll ★ Louis Hayward ★ Judy Lawrence Sort of sequel of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde when the son sets out to prove Dr. Jeckyll not a monster. ALSO Assignment Paris ★ Dana Andrews ★ Marta Toren Good spy melodrama of an American telephone company ex­ ecutive and an Associated Press Correspondent who were im­ prisoned by the Communists on spy charges. By now, everyone has ■dug out of last" week's snow drifts, and despite all the handicaps, there was at least one compensation. Many children who had heard their parents talk of sleigh-rides, enjoyed one as sleighs' and cut­ ters made their appearance, some equipped with bells and liigh- spirited horses. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Salmon and Mr. and Mrs. James Hayter attended the H.E.P.C. convention at the Royal York Hotel, Toron­ to, last week. The Misses Marie, Ruth and Margaret Salmon spent a few ■days with their grandmother, Mrs. Mary Martene, last week. Little Jimmy Hayter spent last week in Goderich with his grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fritz- ley, while Mary Ann stayed with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayter. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Salmon and girls, Mrs. Mary. Martene and Gerald attended the funeral of Mr. Salmon’s uncle, Clifford Elliott, in London on Monday. The Ladies Aid of the Evan- PITTSBURG PAINTS TROPHY SEMI-FINALS Monday, March 15, 7:00-9:00 P.M. Keglers vs. Short Circuits (1-2) Monday, March 15, 9:00-11:00 P.M. R. Rollers vs. Mess Mates (3-4) Hay Seeds vs. Whizz Bangs (5-6) Tuesday, March 16, 7:00-9:00 P.M. rinpoppers vs. Long Shots (3-4) Ringers vs. Huskers (5-6)Wednesday, March 17, 7:00-9:00 Blowers vs. Grease Monkeys (1-2) Maroons vs. Grand Bend (3-4) Laurels Department Team of the Week; The Apple­ jacks, with a 3,144 triple without handicap for five men. Bowler of tlie Week: Chuck Parsons (Applejacks), with 788 (315), besides his 699 (320) last week. Capsule Comment The Tradesmen found a "cry­ ing room" set up for them in tlie Legion Hall following their loss of a chance for the Kist Cup. We wonder what team could pull such a mean trick . . . Mrs. M. Copeland and Miss Jean Copeland visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moun­ tain, of St. Marys. Mr, and Mrs. Grant Mills and Judy, of London, visited Satur­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roger and Shirley, Of Kirkton, visited on Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Doupe. Mrs. Norris Webb, Dennis and Michael are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. George Ball, of Dundas.K ____________________ gelical U.B, Chrch are holding a St. Patrick’s tea and bake sale March 20 in. the men’s club rooms. Miss Nancy Tiernan and Miss Carol Webb, of London, spent the weekend at their homes here. Mr. and Mrs. William Wein returned home Saturday after Spending three months with their ■daughter and family, Mr, and Mrs. Jim Robinson, at Mission City, B.C. Mrs. George Gossman enter­ tained on Sunday in honor of four persons in her family who celebrated birthdays within one week, George and their son Bud and their daughter and son-in- law, Mr, and Mrs. Harold Tink- ston, all of Port Huron. Mrs. Alta Barnes, of Port Huron, was a Sunday visitor with Mr. and Mrs. George Gossman. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Messner, London, on the birth of a daughter, a granddaughter for Mr, and Mrs. Fred Messner. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Levy and family, of Transvaal, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ liam Rundle. Mr, and Mrs. Bert Rundle are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. William Rundle. Mr. Harvey Bailey, Mitchell, has been rehired to teach school at Woodlfnip. Mission Circle On Friday evening, February 26, the members of the Mission Circle held a very enjoyable pro­ gram in the church. Dialogues, readings and musi­ cal numbers were included in the program. St. Patrick's TEA AND BAKE SALE Central Hotel- Saturday, Mar. 13 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by Trivitt Memorial Ladies Guild COMING EVENTS BAKING SALE — Sponsored by, Exeter Ladies Lawn Bowling Club, April 3. _____ 11c CENTRALIA CAPERS featuring R.C.A.F. personnel, on Tuesday, March 23, 8:00 p.m., S.H.D.H.S. Auditorium. Sponsored by Ladies Legion Auxiliary. Adults 500, Children 250. He MEMBERS OF PRIDE of Huron Rebekah Lodge wishing to go to Goderich on March 16r please leave name with Mrs. Margaret Fletcher by Friday night. 11c ST. PATRICK’S BAKE SALE — Sunday School room, of United Church, Hensail, Saturday, March 13, at 3 o’clock, sponsored by the Evening Auxiliary. lie Attention LADIES OF EXETER AND DISTRICT Ladies Auxiliary to South Huron Hospital will sponsor a Monster EXETER LEGION HALL Saturday, May 1 Huron County Health Unit Immunization Clinic Immunization Clinics will be held in the following schools: On MARCH 18 — S.S. 2 Hay ........................... 9:45 a.m. S.S. 4 Stephen .................... 10:15 a.m. U.S.S. 15 Hay & Stephen 10:45 a.m. S.S. 12 Stephen ................ 11:30 a.m. Dashwood public Sohool .... 1:30 p.m. E.U.B, Church, Dashwood .. 2:30 p.m. The second and third dates of this series have been set for April 8 and May 6. Children 4 months of age to school age may be brought to these clinics to receive initial immunization or re­ inforcing inoculations for Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, Tetanus and Small­pox. Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Pym announce the engagement of their daughter, Myrna Alene, to Edward F. McNa­ mara. son of Mrs. T. McNamara, of Hamilton. The marriage will take place in March. 11* CARDS OF THANKS I wish to thank the doctors and nurses at Scott Memorial Hospital, the I-Iurondale W.I., the Boundary Club and all kind friends and neigh­ bors who remembered me with treats [and cards during my recent illness. —Stewart McQueen. 11c The ladies of South Huron Hos­pital Auxiliary wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. George Thompson, manager of the Lyric Theatre, for his generous donation to them of the proceeds of the picture shown on March 4. He Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Gower of Crediton wish to thank their many friends and relatives who so kindly remembered them with cards, letters, flowers and beautiful gifts, and for the many good wishes extended them on the occasion of their fiftieth an­ niversary of their marriage. 11c The sisters of the late Edward F. MacDougall wish to thank their many friends, neighbors and, relatives for their thoughtfulness, kindness and sympathy extended to them during his long illness and loss of a loving brother. Thanks for the beautiful floral tributes, cards of sympathy, the pallbearers, the nurses of South Huron Hospital, Rev. H. J. Snell, Dr. Fletcher and the Dinney Funeral Home. 11* I would like to thank all those who so kindly remembered me with cards, treats, flowers and visits while a pa­tient in St. Joseph's Hospital, Lon­ don, and since returning homo. —- Roylance Westcott, n* I wish to express my sincere thanks to all my friends, relatives and neighbors who so kindly remembered me with cards, letters, treats, visits and flowers while a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital and since returning home, —David Dignan, Hensail. lie Mr, and Mrs. Lawrence Hill would like to thank all those who so kindly remembered Lawrence with ■cards, treats and visits while, a patient in Victoria Hospital, London, in South Huron Hospital, Exeter, and since re­ turning home. Special thanks to Miss Claypole and the staff. n* IN MEMORIAM HARRIS — In loving memory of our son, Stephen Charles, who died three years ago, March 15, 1951.No oho knows how much wo miss you, No onb knows the bitter pain We have suffered since wo lost you— Life has never been tho same, To have, to love, and then to part Is tho greatest sorrow of one’s heart; The years may wipe out many things But this they wipe out never— Tho memory of those happy days—When we were all together. —Sadly missed but over remembered by Mummy and Daddy, lie JOHNS —In loving memory of John Johns, who passed away one year ago, March 10, 1953. This day brings back a memory— A dear one gone to rest;And hose who think Of him today Ate those, who loved him best, —Ever remembered by his wife andson, ii* Three-Act Cbmedy "MAMAS BABY BOY” will be presented in Thames Road United Church Friday, March 12 8:30 pan. Sponsored by the Young Adult Class ADMISSION 500 & 25’0 Arena Weekly Schedule Thursday, March 11 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. BROOMBALL Silver Collection ’Friday, March 12 Cyclone Playoffs St. Marys vs. Mohawks 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13 2:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. PUBLIC SKATING Monday, March 15 OPEN FOR BOOKING Tuesday, March 16 REC LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Dashwood vs. Centralia 9 :00 p.m. Wednesday^ March 17 Cyclone Playoffs Zurich vs. Mohawks 4-H Club Organization Meeting SOUTH HURON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL Tues., March 23 8:00 p.m. Girls and boys between the ages of 12 and 21 May 1-November 21 respectively are eligible to join the Calf and Grain Club. ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND FRIDAY & SATURDAY Marcli 12 and 13 ic Bing Crosby “LITTLE BOY LOST” ★ Claude Dauphin ★ Nicole Maurey Bing Crosby singing and search­ ing for his past in Paris, the city of forgotten dreams. CARTOON AND ADDITIONAL SHORT TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY March 16 and 17 “PRISONERS OF THE CASBAH” (Technicolor) ★ Gloria Graliame ★ Cesar Romero The king of thieves learns new ways from the Captain of the Guards . . . NEWSREEL AND SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS Red Cross | Canvass / = MONDAY NIGHT MARCH 22 Help The Red Cross Relieve Human Suffering-Give Generously I PLEASE BE AT HOME WHEN | YOUR LION CANVASSER CALLS | Conducted by Exeter Lions Club = >iaiaiaiaiiuaaiaaiaaaaiiiaiaiaamiiHmaaii<aiaiai<iiiiti<iauamma<iiii„iiiiiiiaaMaiiii,iiiiaiiiiiiaaaaaiii,iiiaiiiiaaiiaiiaiiimiiir.£ To-Night Thursday, March 11 Balloon BALL Exeter Legion Hall Dancing 9:30 to 1:00 Glenn Diegel's Orchestra I REFRESHMENTS NOVELTY DANCES Admission: $3.00 Per Couple Sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority s E E s 5 2 E s "E S = s E EEXETER FIGURE SKATING CLUB’S FIRST CARNIVAL 'Circus On Ice' A COLORFUL ICE SHOW WITH A CARNIVAL FLAVOR Mary Dianne Trimble One of Canada’s Best Professional Figure Skaters Top Stars From London Skating Club Plus 50 Boys and Girls from Exeter and District Please Note Change Of Date Saturday, March 20 - 8:30 p.m, EXETER ARENA ADMISSION, 75(f and 50^< a s 5 s S E i S E E i s E a ss ** E