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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-09-30, Page 10THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 30, J954Page 8 US Lady Bowlers of yellow and and by her fa- lovely in a white satin The bodice jun- and was of seed pearls and a shower bouquet of Wed In Brucefield To Live In Hensail Rev. G. G. Burton, Brucefield, performed a pretty double-ring ceremony in the Brucefield Unit­ ed Church manse on September 23, when Donna Ruth Taylor, of Brucefield, became the bride of John Rosswell Frederick Corbett, of Hensall. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Taylor, of Brucefield, and the groom is the son of Mr, and Mrs. John Corbett. Hensail. The bride was lovely in a ballerina-length gown of white nylon net over taffeta with full skirt. A jacket of Chantilly lace featured a Peter Pan collar and long pointed sleeves. Her veil of tulle illusion was caught to a coronet carried roses. Miss bride, Ina Taylor, sister of as bridesmaid, wore ballerina-length gown of pink nylon over taffeta, styled simi­ larly to that of the bride, with a bolero jacket of matching taf­ feta. She wore a pink flower headdress and carried a shower bouquet of blue carnations. William Coleman, Kippen, was groomsman. At the reception, which followed in the church parlors, the mother of the bride, received wearing a blue after­ noon dress with navy accessories of red roses. She was the mother of the grey afternoon dress accessories and cor- roses. trip to Northern On- the bride changed to a ’ blue and corsage assisted by groom in a with navy sage of red For a tario, butcher blue suit with navy shortie coat and navy accessories and corsage of red roses. Mr. and Mrs. Corbett will reside in Hensail. Dot’s Beauty Shoppe (South of Jack Smith Jeweller) Natnrelle Permanent Waving Lustron Cold Wave Dorothy G. Pfaff, Prop. Phone 71-W Facts n Fancies A Page Devoted to the Interests of the Women Readers of The Times-Advocate PRIZE-WINNING HISTORICAL FLOAT — This scene of a pioneer kitchen Avon first place for Grand .Bend Women’s Institute in the historical float competition at Exeter Centennial Fair Thursday. The display included a cooking fireplace, muzzle-loading shotgun foi* protec­ tion, coffee grinder and butter churn, neck yoke for carrying pails of water, and a spinning wheel. The historical floats were highlights of the best parade ever seen in the town. The skits were presented on the grandstand during the afternoon. —T-A Photo Realistic Centennial Floats Illustrate Days Of Pioneers By MARJORIE STEINER To watch the floats depicting Exeter’s pioneer days on Fair day, one wondered how long those who were responsible for ..___them, had spent inExeter i assemblin. branches story of and each The Particular Hostess Uses (I gathering up the array of cloth­ ing typical of that era and home furnishings and implements com­ mon to that day. A commentator for one of the skits which fol­ lowed the parade asked: “Are people of today any happier than the pioneers?” Comparing their equipment with today’s labor- saving devices, the answer is: “They should be.” Women's Institutes are interested in the Canada’s development one keeps a Tweedsmuir History book in connection with their Historical Research p r o g r a m. This year their books will con­ tain the story of the part played by the Institutes in the Centen­ nial celebration of Exeter’s Fair. Elimville’s float carried wed­ ding couples dressed in styles typical of pioneer days and down to the present time. During their skit, Mrs. Warren Brock com­ mented on the era represented as couples promenaded across the platform. Mrs. Robert Reilly played and sang appropriate mu­ sic. Taking part in the tableau were Mrs. Edward Miller and Mrs. Ward I-Iern, Mrs. Verne Pin- combe and Mrs. Harold Hunter, Mrs. William Thomson and Mrs. Harry Coates, Mrs. Gilbert Johns and Miss Ruth Skinner, Mrs. Jim and song Come to the Fair.” First Prize Float Grand Bend’s prize float typified a pioneer Mrs. William Love commented on the fireplace which was used for heating And cooking; the muzzle­ loading shotgun which was a necessary means of protection in pioneer days; the coffee grinder and butter churn, the neck-yoke for carrying pails of water the spinnin onions place styles Alex Walter McBride and Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Larry Taylor of this skit was Mrs. Kenneth Johns Theme Hi Ho if'WWVALUI J $ & PICTURE It’s the first 17-inch TV set in Canada to bring you the incomparable picture quality of RCA Victor "Deep Image” TV. 1955 townsman lit In walnui <M>ry 269.95 limed dak finishes. • RCA Victor'* exclusive "Deep Image" Pitture provide* the fine*! gradation of tone* over »een. (• "Golden Throat" tone *y»tem, • Advanced RCA Victor engineering. COME IN AND COMPARE IT INACTION SNELCROVES PHONE 18 EXETER winning kitchen. and and fire- the Mrs. g wheel. Apples were hung near the to dry. Dressed in of a century ago, Hamilton. Mrs. William Sweitzer, daughter June, and Mrs, "" monstrated the pioneer equipment as commentary. Mrs. Earl mentator for skit which carried "Harvest Time, ing peeled for drying on a cum­ bersome antique peeler; corn was being husked; butter churned; cornstalks braided into mats and yarn spun which Mrs. land Motz, Haist, Mrs, Emery Faliner, Mrs. Lome Hodge and Mrs. Lloyd Lamport took part. Writes Skit Script Mrs. Ervin Rader, president of Dashwood W.I., wrote the script for their skit entitled "Mother's Album ioned young girl, leafed through the family . . - - mother, played by Mrs, Taylor. As they commented on the different photographs, the people mentioned came to life in a large replica of an album erect­ ed on tlie float, Mrs. Mervin Tieman and Mrs. Van Diepen represented Mr. and Mrs, Henry wedding day, Tiernan wore ■. Dressed century . Mrs, Mrs. Roy Morenz and Mrs. Earl Burr Raymond Kadi ng de­kitchen Love made theMrs, Neil tlie I acted as com- Crediton W.I. out the theme Apples were be- during the skit in Sam King, Mrs. Ro- Mrs. Wellington Lloyd Gaiser, Mrs. .” seated on an old-fash- settee, Mrs. Rader, as a album with her grand­ Letta Hoffman on their 55 years ago. Mrs. the lovely wedding By R. A. Though we purchase long tapers In scarlet and green To put with some pine on our mantles, They’re mostly dust catchers, They melt in June’s heat And end up in a box Marked “Old candles”. Personalized + Napkins + Coasters + Informals + Stationery Brinsley Church Scene Of Rites St. Mary’s Church, Brinsley, was the scene of the wedding of Shirley Grace Dixon to Anthony Adam Martene on Saturday after­ noon, September 25. The Rev. A. A. Neild performed the ceremony in a setting of gladioli and light­ ed candles. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Dixon, of Clandeboye, and the groom is the son, of Mrs. Eliza­ beth Martene, Crediton, and the late Henry Martene. Given in marriage tlier, the bride was floor-length gown of and Chantilly lace, was designed with a wide wing collar and lily point sleeves and the full skirt was inset with lace. A headdress of mother-of-pearl held the bride’s embroidered fingertip veil. She wore a three- strand necklace of pearls, a gift of the groom, and carried a white Bible crested with an orchid. Alice Hagar of .Lucan was her cousin's bridesmaid, wearing a. waltz-length gown of mauve ny­ lon net over taffeta with which she wore a flower headdress carried a cascade mauve munis. Attending their ior bridesmaids, For we’ve buttons to push That give light in the night (A system a child can handle.) We’ve come a long way Since a night-hawk of old Used some tallow and cord For a candle, Advanced as we are, In our high-voltage age, A bit of a storm makes scramble. And. groping in blindness a min- u to or tw o We’re quite thankful for light— From a candle. Over 50 beautiful and novel styles of personalized napkins and coasters are now available to you at The Exeter Times-Advocate. Come jij to see our new port­ folio of "Personally Yours”. Clever informals and thank- you notes—all reasonably priced, and "Personally Yours”. THE TIMES-ADVOCATE Cooking's A gown in which Mrs, Reuben Goetz was married 42 years ago on September 25. Mrs. Addison Tieman represented the bathing beauty of olden days; Mrs. Gor­ don Bender, Dashwood’s first milliner; Mrs. Ken. McCrae, the first school teacher; fred (Joe) Merner, minister’s wife; Mrs. Koehler, a maid, dolph Miller Kuntz represented pioneer men of Dashwood. Mrs. Lloyd Eagleson portrayed a woman of dignity, while Mrs. Ervin Schade wore more modern dress. Hurojidale W.I. took as their theme Hat?” song, olden Mrs. Garnet Hicks, Mrs. William Etlierington, Mrs. Roylance West­ cott, Mrs. Arthur Rundle, Mrs. Bob Jeffery, Mrs. Frayne Par­ sons, Mrs. Harry Snell, Mrs. Bill Lamport, Mrs. Bev Morgan, Mrs. Bill Rowcliffe, Mrs. Lee Webber, Mrs. Wilfred Hunkin and Mrs. Harold Jeffery. The Seaforth Institute’s float represented a century-ago scene in the dining room of “Tiger” Dunlop’s Goderich home. A skit, based on his life, was played by Mrs. Gordon Popple, Mrs. Gor­ don MacKenzie, Mrs. Eldin Kerr, Mrs. Douglas Wallace, Mrs. James F, Scott and Mrs. Wilfred Coleman. An “Old-Time Institute Meet­ ing” was the theme of the Junior Institute skit played by Jean Shute, Labelle Coward, Marion Creery, Marilyn Marshall, Jane Dykeman, Pauline Simpson and Grace Pym dressed in the style of the period they represented, Mrs. Jack Fulcher and Mrs. Howard Klumpp in old-fashioned bathing suits and Mrs. Ross key, Mrs. Ted Jones "and Joan Parsons, in modern piece swim suits, relaxed beach setting on the float enter­ ed by Beta Sigma Phi sorority. In their skit, Mrs. Jack Doerr, dressed in male motoring togs and goggles and accompanied by Mrs. Art Whilsmith, presented an amusing panto m i m e on the motoring troubles of the days when tires were pumped up by hand. To Simon Sweitzer, Exeter’s hobbyist and collector of tiques, goes the credit for sembling two interesting unique floats which many of the pioneer methods manufacture and labor. On one float the process making woolen material was monstrated. Preston Dearing was seen shearing one of his sheep. Gerald McFalls carded the wool as it came from the sheep; Mrs. John Reder whs shown spinning was product, Zurich, Mrs. Mil- tlie first Ernest and Mrs. Rii- and Mrs. Arnold “Where Did You Get That As they sang their theme millinery and costumes of days were displayed by sister as Pauline Mary Dixon wore identical waltz­ length gowns of yellow and green nylon net over taffeta, respective­ ly. Their headdresses and cas­ cade bouquets were of yellow and mauve mums. Joe Martene, of Southampton, brother of the groom, was best man. Charles Martene, brother of the groom, and Hiram Dixon, brother of the bride, ushered. Mrs. Harvey Hodgins, Ailsa Craig, presided at the organ and accompanied the soloist, Miss Maxine Reeder, Exeter, who sang the “Wedding Prayer” and I’ll Walk Beside You.” For the wedding reception at the home of the bride’s parents, her mother received the guests wearing plum crepe -with black accessories. The mother of the groom wore navy crepe with black accessories. Assisting in the dining room, which was decorated in pink and white, were Dorcas Sillery, Mar­ ion Kestle, Pat Watson and Mar­ lene Thompson. For their .wedding trip to northern points, the bride chang­ ed into a teal blue wool suit with navy accessories and an orchid corsage. Mr. and Mrs. Martene will (make their home on the groom’s farm near Crediton. Guests from Toronto, Port Colborne, Southampton, Kitchen­ er, London and Exeter attended the wedding. The opening meeting of the Exeter Ladies' Bowling League was held at the Town Hall on September 10.Eighteen teams were entered. Com­petition was scheduled to start Sep- ter 2S, these rules to apply: J. If two teams cannot bowl on the same night scheduled, they may bowl another time and night in the same week, and if one team cannot turn up they forfeit the points, and they also pay the ally if unable to bowl.2. Games will start at 9:00; dead­line 9:15,3. If one team is short-handed then the other team must start at 9:15: if team is still short-handed (has not a minimum of 4 players) at 9:30 they must default the first game, and ail three games if not ready by 10:00.4. If one player is late arriving, the other players may start at 9:15: if the late player arrives before sixth frame she may catch up in that game bowling two frames at a time in her own turn.5. If game has advanced past sixth frame by the time she arrives she cannot bowl, but may play in the second and third games.G. Teams are to consist of a maxi­mum of six regular players and two subs. 7. Six players will bowl, top scores.8. If only four players lowest counting score of but not handicap.9. Fees 25 cents per year, bowling 65 cents per night, kitty 10 cents (60 cents per team), 75 cents per player. Regardless of how many players bowl on any team, the 60 cents still must be collected. 10. Permission must be granted by executive committee to install a new player on a team where one has dropped out. New player pays 25 cents tp league (no refund).11. In case of tie game teams will bowl one extra frame, totalling the scores (without, handicap) of the five players who counted in the tie game.12. Anyone wishing to leave early must bowl the first and second games but may catch up by bowling two frames at a time in her own turn in the last game.13. Team captains to complete sheet each night and turn into Mrs. Fran­cois at the alley.14. To qualify for league prizes, players must bowl at least two-thirds of league games.15. Seven points each night, two for each game, one for total.16. Bowling nights are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 to 11:00.17. Prizes are to be given each week, alternating high single and high triple one week, and two hidden scores the next week. Limit of three prizes per bowler for the season. —Please turn to Page 9 Lot Easier No need to deprive, yourself of the convenience of cooking on a modern gas range, just be­ cause you live beyond the utility lines. Gas will fill the bill . . , and we deliver anywhere. Gratton & Hotson GRAND BENDPHONE 156 count five bowl, add opposition Gram Says Prize-Winning Cakes Today By MARJORIE STEINER There IS A Difference From Toronto Globe and Mail September 25, 1954: "Inferior Cattle Glut Yards”, The rains came too late to improve grass very much with the result that cattle on grass have not finished properly and are brought to market too soon. EXETER BEEF comes from young cattle that have been grain fed—just the right finish—the best we can buy. WE GUARANTEE THE QUALITY. Wc will have some fine EXETER BEEF this week. Come in and see for yourself. There IS A Difference Tnc- Miss one- in a a li­ as- and displayed ’ ’ of of de- William Carrick the finished Seth Amanns, loom. other it; Mrs, knitting while Mr used the On the other float "From the Cradle to the Miss Hazel Prouty rocked the baby in an antique cradle; Sid Sanders was seen as a cobbler; Lloyd Fraser made shingles; Ed Penhale and John Cham beds de­ monstrated cradling and raking grain by pioneer methods, while Mrs. Eel Penhale showed how butter was made and moulded. Simon Sweitzer was commentat­ or for the skits. named Grave,” Many people cannot tell a false­ hood—-even when they hear one, Special This Weekend Baby Beef Heart, Liver and Tongue Schneider’s Pic Nic Hams ................. Cottage Rolls ..................................... Dry Cured Bacon ................................ .... 29q .... 39^ .... 69(? 39d i/2 Exeter Frozen Foods PHONE 70 MAIN ST, Live Better Cheaper The Locker Way We feel sure our readers will be as pleased as we are to have the recipes for two cakes which won first prizes at Exeter Fair. We looked over the pies and cakes and thought we had never seen a standing looking cherries, more.By doing a little telephoning, we found the right Mrs. Pass- more—Mrs, Aimer. We asked her if the recipes were secret or if she’d share them with us. _ She was so ■ gracious about giving them to us and has promised ns others. She impressed us as one who bakes because she loves to, and those folks are always good cooks. CHERRY nut cake (Mrs. Aimer Passmore) cups sifted cake flour (Spoon lightly into cup to measure. Reserve one-half cup flour to cover cherries and nuts.) cups white sugar tsp. Calumet baking powder tsp, salt ,Sift all dry ingredients into nicer display. Someone near us said a luscious cake, decorated with was made by Mrs. Pass- again, not too stiff. Add 1 ■sifted sugar and beat until solved. Add: 1 tsp. tsp. Fold la, the cup dis- vanilla almond extract in lightly with a spatu- siftecl flour and sugar. Pour into 10-inch tube pan. Bake 35 minutes until cold. * at 350° Invert pan 4* !)s * 2?i IS 3 1 large bowl. Make a well in the centre and add in order: i cup Mazda oil 5 unbeaten egg yolks 3 cup juice of marachino cher­ ries ' , ,Beat 1 cup egg whites (7 or 8). Add one-half tsp. cream of tartar and beat again until very Stiff. , . - iMix the egg yolk mixture and dry ingredients thoroughly- Add floured cherries and pecans, about ohe-qiihrter cup Of each. Fold in Ogg Whites. Pour into 10- iiich tube pan. Bake at 325° for 35 minutes or uiitil cake springs .paii ICING cups white sugar egg whites tb. corn syrup cup cold water Put all ingredients in double boiler. Beat over hot water until thick enough to spread. $ * * * • Our request for pepper jelly brought us three recipes — all different. We want you to have them all and you can choose which you’d like to try. We do appreciate your quick response. RED PEPPER JELLY (Mrs. c. V. Pickard) i large hot red peppers ; sweet red peppers Put all through chopper. Co­ ver With cold water. Bring to scalding point. Drain. Add 2 lemons cut and Add thick jars 15 2 2 ft 10 2 1 back When touched. Invert * till cold, # 4s 4< * ANGEL CAKE (Mrs. Aimer. Passmore) Sift together onto waxed per r1 a cups sifted$ cake flour g cup sugarBeat until foamy: 1J cups egg whites (Add X extra one) j tsp; saltAdd li tsp. cream tartar. :Beat in quarters to cover. Cook until . Pour into enough vinegar IS pounds sugar. Remove lemon and seal. * £ RED PEPPER JELLY (Mrs. John Norry) sweet red peppers (tJhip- with scissors) onions, ground sugar vinegar mustard seed plain gelatin peppers in salted water, cup ped cup cup cup tsp. tsp. Cook ,__ _ _ Brain, Add onion and vinegar. Cook until onions are clear. Add sugar hud mustard seed. Dis­ solve gelatin in small amount of cold water. Add just befor moving jelly from stove, recipe makes 1 pint of Which 1 1 1 1 1 will hold its shape. IB * * * have a request for ■e re- This jelly a re­ ft dia­ betic, Who can help us with this? // e'No, Marie, she didn’t. But I always sweep up whenever I’ve finished a job, just like you help your Mummy by keeping your room tidy and always putting away your toys )vhen you’re through with them .. Making, just that little extra effort is part of the tele* phone job. Bell people everywhere go out of their wav to be orderly, courteous, obliging. You can sec in the way they work they’re ”glad to be of service!” It all adds up to better telephone service—-service that keeps on giving more and more value to the user* THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY Of CANADA g^O ^ii,i W'T-rrMMM