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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-05-18, Page 10THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 18, 1950 Mrs. Jean Mc'Tavlsh is visiting for a couple of weeks at the home of her son, (Jordon and Mrs. McTavish. Musical Program Main St. Church Fri., May 19 8;00 P.M. Pupils of Exeter Public School Each school performing under direction of Lawrence A. Wein, A.W.C.M., Music Supervisor ADMISSION; ADULTS 250 Proceeds for Hospital Fund -—I ric THEATRE Phone 421 Previews its Coming Attractions THUBS., FRI. & SAT. May 18, 19 and 20 ‘Challenge to Lassie’ Color by Technicolor 4 Edmund Gweim 4r Donald Crisp and * Lassie Mr. and Mrs. Albin Fawcett, Dianne and Elaine, of Caledonia, ana Miss Lillian Finkbelner, of Toronto, visited with Mrs. M. Finkbelner for Mothers’ Day. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Waddell and Miss Helen Sweet, Guelph, and Miss Marguerite Pickard of Hamilton spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Pickard and Mrs. Sweet. Mr. William EUerington and daughter, Joan, and Mr. and Mrs. Luther J. Penhale motored to Rochester, Minn,, on Sunday where Mr. Penhale will enter the Mayo Clinic. Mr. Melville Brown, Mrs. Jes­ sie and son Harry, of Calgary, Alta., visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell over the week­ end. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Witmer, Grace, Louise and Harold, Mr, and Mrs. Reg. Hunter, and Mr, Ralph Witmer and friend, Miss Freda Cameron, all of Kitchener, visited Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Wes Witmer and Leo. Paul Balkwill completed Sec­ ond Year Carpentry at Ryerson Institute in Toronto. Dr. J. W. Corbett is in Toron­ to this week attending the An­ nual Dental Convention at the Royal York Hotel, Rev. C. L. Langford, Mr. W. E. Middleton and Ralph Gentt- ner are attending the Synod of Huron being held in London this week. Gordon May of Hamilton.spent Sunday with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. William May. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Campbell of Brandon, Manitoba, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. C. S. MacNaughton and family. Miss Dorothy Davis underwent an operation on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. William Craw­ ford and two daughters of Bel­ ford spent Mothers’ Day with Mr. and Mrs. Asa Penhale. n—--------.—.—---- Birth, Death and Marriage Notices are inserted free of charge. Card of Thanks 50c. In Memoriam Notice 50c for single verse. 25c extra for each additional verse. En­gagements 50c. II------— --------— ------—« BIRTHS COLQUHOITN——At Mrs, Batten’s nursing home on Sunday, May 14, 1950, to Corporal and Mrs. Gordon Colquhoun, of Credi- ton, a daughter, Dianne Eliza­ beth, KENNEY-—To Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Kenney, Crediton, a son on May 16, at Mrs. Hunter’s Nursing Home, SIGRIER—At Mrs. Batten’s nursing home on Sunday, May 14, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sigrier, of St. Marys, a daugh­ ter, Willemina. SITTER—T o LAC and Mrs. Peter Sitter, R.C.A.F. Station Centralia, on Thursday, May 11, a daughter, Bonnie Faith, at Mrs. Hunter’s N u r s i n g Home. Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Down, Mrs. D. A. Anderson, Mrs. A. E. Buswell, Mrs. G. E. Zurbrigg, Mrs. H. Perkins, Mrs. S. Mc- Falls. Mrs. William J. Thomp­ son, Miss Nettie Keddy and Miss Olive Prior attended the sessions of the London Conference Branch meeting in Divine St. United Church in Sarnia last week. Rev. A. B. Irwin, a for­ mer minister of James Street, is now pastor of Divine Street and the Exeterites were .pleased to meet Rev. and Mrs. Irwin again. Mrs. J. McDonald was taken to §t. Joseph’s Hospital for treatment. Her many friends wish her a very speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. K. L. Werner and daughter of London spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R- E. Russell and family, The Huronia Male Choir per­ Thedford on Friday choir drew a good was well enjoyed. Mrs. Leon Dearing of Oakwood Corners, visited with Mr. and Frank Taylor and Mrs. Dancing Every Saturday Night FRANK TRAHER & ORCH. Virginia May on Vocals 9:00-12:00 Admission 750 Daring, dangerous, death-defying Kirkton Community Association Preliminary DEATHS WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME? We are supplying transportation to Sunday School. Call Mr, Kendrick, telephone 327. This Is A Sunday School Service — Feel Free To Use It BIGGER and BETTER! —x J MON., TUES. & WED. May 22, 23 and 24 Matinee Wednesday at 2:39 ‘Twelve O’clock High’ ★ Gregory Peck ★ Hugh Marlowe The story of twelve men as their women never knew them . . . MATINEES SATURDAY AND HOLIDAYS AT 2:30 P.M. Juvenile Contest ABERDEEN HALL, KIRKTON Friday, June 2 8:00 p.m. D.S.T. Open to all Public School pupils. Entries close May 26. For entry forms and information apply: Mrs. C. A. Campbell, Kirkton, Phone 30 Garden Party Wednesday, July 19 KESSELL—At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Ford, near Dashwood, on Sunday, May 14, 19 50, Jonah Kessell, of Stephen Twp„ in his eighty­ fourth year. SOUTHCOTT—In Victoria Hos­ pital, London, Monday, May 17, 1950, Herbert Oke South- cott, in his sixty-second year. A private funeral service will be held from his late resi­ dence on Friday, May 19, at 2:30 p.m. Interment in the Exeter Cemetery. ENGAGEMENTS Mr. and Mrs. Hilton A. Truem- ner of Zurich announce the en­ gagement of their daughter Belva Kathleen, to William Henry Fuss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fuss of Zurich. The marriage will take place on Saturday, June 3, in Evangelical U.B. Church, Zurich. * Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Stephen of Elimville wish to announce the engagement of their elder daughter, Wanda Labelle, to Mr. Jack Albert Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Robinson, of Kirkton. The wedding to take place on Saturday, June 3, in the Elimville United Church at 3 P.m. * CARDS OF THANKS formed at night. The crowd and Mr. and and family Sarnia, visited with Mr. Mrs. Frank Taylor and Box over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs, V. L. Roulston, Karen and Gail, of Simcoe, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Howald and Mrs. Roulston. W. E. Middleton and Ralph Gettner ai’e attending Synod in London as delegates from Tri- vitt Memorial Church, Mrs. Eric Campbell spent and Mr. and of Belmont with Mr. Campbell. Mr. and and Miss Nola Perkins don spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Perkins. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Smith and two children, of Ingersoll, visited on Sunday with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Smith. Miss Dorothy Forrester, R.N., of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Forrester. Miss Laurene Zurbrigg, R.N., of London, has accepted a posi­ tion on the staff of’ the V.O.N. of Hamilton for the summer months. the week-end Mrs.Andrew Mrs.Ivan Perkins of Lon- Woodh am Sunday School Bayfield Pavilion Everyone is going to Bayfield Every Friday Night FRANK TRAHER’S ORCH. 10:00-1:00 Admission 750 Olde Tyme Dance Every Wed. Night TO THE ERIE RAMBLERS (from U.S.A.) 10:00-1:00 Admission 750 ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND PRESENTS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT THE FOLLOWING ATTRACTIONS ■- SPORTS DAY DASHWOOD Wednesday, May 24 • 12:15 P.M. BANTAM BASEBALL Exeter vs. Dashwood • 1:30 P.M. CALATHUMPIAN PARADE Led by New Dundee Clown Band — $10 for Best Entry • 2:00 P.M. INTERMEDIATE BASEBALL Exeter vs. Dashwood Starting Pitchers: Bauman, Exeter; Yelle, Dashwood 1950 season will be officially opened by James Millman, London, 2nd vice-pres. of the Ontario Baseball Association; assisted by Thomas Pryde, M.L.A., and Andy McLean, M.P. • 4:00 P.M. GIRLS’ SOFTBALL Parkhill vs. Dashwood Refreshments on GroundsP.A. System Admission: Adults 50c, Children 25c « Huronia Choir Come and Enjoy the Service of Music Sunday, May 21 AT 7:30 P.M. James Street United Church given by this wen known choir of males voices. Everyone Is Invited to Enjoy the Service of Sacred Music — Vocal and Instrumental All Collections in Aid of the W.A. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN TIME — 7:30 P.M. ----------------------------------------- - ------------------------------K Lakeview Casino Grand Bend Opening Wed., May 24 Dancing to Bobby Downs And His Orchestra Dancing Every Saturday MAY 27 ; Bobby Downs & His Orchestra JUNE 3 Bill Howe & His Orchestra JUNE 10, 17 AND 24 TO LABOR DAY NEIL McKAY and his ORCHESTRA Mrs. Nora O’Brien and family wish to express their - sincere thanks foi’ the kindness extend­ ed to them in their recent sad bereavement. Special thanks to the people of the village of Cen­ tralia, officers’, sergeants’, air­ men’s messes, Central Heating, of the R.C.A.F. station at Cen­ tralia and to Rev. Father Fogerty and Mr. Harry Hoffman and to all who helped so kindly in any way wjth flowers, Mass and sym­ pathy cards. c Mrs. Ralph Borden Atkinson wishes to thank her relatives, friends and neighbors for their sympathy and kindness shown to her in her recent sad bereave­ ment and also for the beautiful floral tributes and those who loaned their cars. Special thanks to the R.C.A.F. station Centralia, pallbearers, Rev. Canon James, Rev. Mervin Elson and Padrey ■Williams. * Mrs. Eva Atkinson and fam­ ilies wish to express their sin­ cere thanks to the relatives, neighbors and friends for their sympathy and kindness shown to them in their recent sad be­ reavement and for the beautiful floral tributes and to those who loaned cars. Special thanks to the R.C.A.F. Station at Cen­ tralia, pallbearers, flower bear­ ers, Rev. Canon James, Rev. Mervin Elston and Padre Wil­ liams: also to the C. Haskett & Son Funeral Home. * Mrs. Lewis Davey wishes to thank her friends and nieghbors for the 'cards, treats and visits while she was a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital. 18c We wish to express our sin­ cere thanks to all our relatives, friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy extended during our recent bereavement. Mrs. Ann Trevethick Victor Kestle * Mrs. William Brook wishes to extend her sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy extended at the time of the death of her brother, Edward Johns, with special thanks to Rev. Wanless, the ladies who served lunch at the home, the pallbearers and the undertaker, R.C. Dinhey. * IN MEMORIAM KRAFT—In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, Mrs. Peter Kraft, who died one year ago, May 16, 1949. -—Sadly missed and ever remem­ bered by husband and family. 180 Anniversary Sun., May 21 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. D.S.T. Rev. A. G. Donald, of St. John’s United Church, Stratford will be guest speaker. Choruses by the school. Rev. T. G. Wanless, Pastor Milton Hooper, Superintendent Music - Music - Music if It’s .Music and Fun You. Want Then Come to the E.D.H.S. Auditorium Wed., May 31 at 8:30 pan. when the South Huron Junior Farmers present their Variety Concert Life with Junior Admission 500 Advance tickets may be bought from Junior Farmer members fl­ Miss Mary Fletcher of St. Thomas is visiting at the home of her father, Dr. M. 0. Fletcher. She had as her guest on Sunday Miss Elizabeth Hawkins of Lon­ don, and. on Wednesday Miss Geraldine Weskett of St. Thomas and Miss Marjorie Doherty of Blyth. Francis, Taylor has accepted a position on the public school staff of Thorold for the coming year.» FRIDAY & SATURDAY May 19 - 20 ★ Randolph Scott ‘The Doolins of Oklahoma’ ★ George Macready 4- Louise Allbritton 4: John Ireland Shoulder to shoulder they fought as outlaws . . . lamed for the fighting blood they shared! Cartoon, “TWO LAZY CROWS” and a “CANDID MICROPHONE” MONDAY & TUESDAY May 22 - 23 Glenn Ford Gloria DeHaven Janet Leigh Charles Colburn ‘Doctor and the Girl ★ ★ ★ ★ There are many beautiful women in the life of a handsome young doctor, and here is the strange compelling love story of one of them . . . PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL and Cartoon, “GOGGLE FISHING BEAR” F® u ffii LonDon a re n« ALL SEATS RESERVED 2.50, 2.00, 1.50 Tax Inc. Enclose self-addressed envelope, out-of-town cheques include ex­ change. FRI., JUNE 2m AT 8.30 P.M. Coming May 24 and 25! Cecil B. DeMille’s Masterpiece. ‘Samson & Delilah’ In Glorious Technicolour For Health’s Sake Roller Skate EXETER ROLLER SKATING RINK Skating 8:00 to 11:00 P.M. ADULTS 350 CHILDREN 250 REFRESHMENT BOOTH Hot Dogs French Fries Ice Cream Gum Cigarettes Chocolate Bars SKATING WED., FRI. AND SAT. EVENINGS Exeter District High School Annual Commencement will be held Thursday, May 18 The building will be open to the public from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for its inspection. Programme at 8:30 in Gymtorium PRESENTATION OF AWARDS GLEE CLUB GYMNASTICS Admission: Adults 400 - Children 250 'll THE ONE AND ONLY I 7 Hensail Stock Fair Thursday, May 25 In the Hensall Park HORSES — CATTLE — $1,400 IN PRIZES Monster Parade at 1 o’clock — District School Children, Floats* etc. led by Exeter District High School Bugle Band Old Time Square Dance First Prize $25.00 Second Prize $15.00 Special Attractions Old Time ’ Fiddlers’ Contest First Prize $8.00 Second Prize $7.00 Third Prize $5.00 Baby Show (Children under 1 year of age) First Prize $5.00; Second Prize $3.00; Third Prize $2.00 Demonstration of Farm Machinery Special Speakers J. A* Carroll Secretary of Agricultural Societies A. Y* McLean, M.P. Tom Pryde, M.L.A. Sen. W* H. Golding .. ...................... r-------------------- A special feature will be Hurdle Jumping Drivers 4-Horse Tandem Teams V..„, ________________ at 1:30 sharp Cars 25c; Children Free Zz Judging starts Admission to Park 35c; Bannockburn Pipe Band in Attendance WRITE THE SECRETARY FOR CATALOGUE GEO. W. ARMSTRONG, Pres. W. R. DOUG ALL, Sec. Committee in Charge: AV. R. Kinsman, Stan Tudor, Ricluird Etherington, Thomas Sherritt fl