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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-09-28, Page 12THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 28, 1950 story ot / and a RED-HEADED BEAUTY’ si? "Men get trail happy. Stay in your wagon!” starring Impressive Service Marks Rally Day An impressive service was held on Sunday morning in James Street United Church when the Sunday School met with the con­ gregation for their fall rally, The pupils attended in a body with their teachers and pro­ motional exercises were conduct­ ed by the superintendant, Mr. Carfrey Cann, who was assisted by Miss May Jones, superintend­ ant of the primary department. Eleven children were promot­ ed from the Cradle Roll to the Beginners ana received their certificates from Mrs. Thomas Dinney. Fourteen children from the primary were promoted to the Intermediate Sunday School and received Bibles from Miss Alice Handford and Miss Maxine Reed­ er, their teachers. They were Marion May, Jeanette Taylor, Patricia Cann, Sheila Ford, Mar­ lene McBride, Donna McDonald, Eleanor Heywood. Marjorie Day­ man, Jack Harvey, Walter Kers- lake, Teddy Oke, Grant West­ lake, Jimmy Tomlinson and Lloyd Moore. Carfrey Cann spoke to the large congregation giving some interesting information from the World Conference of Christian Education in Toronto and espe­ cially presenting the need of the Sunday School in James Street Church. Miss Irene Beaupre saug a pleasing solo. “There Is Sun­ shine in the Soul’’. Edwin James Walker Edwin James Walker, whose early life was spent on a farm south of Exeter, died Monday at Wroxeter in his seventy-seventh year. He was a son of the late James Walker and had been ill about two months. Surviving are his widow, the former Rebecca Culbert, and an adopted daugh­ ter, Dorothy Evans; also one brother, George, of Exeter, and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Kerr and Miss Myrtle Walker, of Crediton. The funeral service will be held at Gorrie Thursday at 2:00 pan. with interment in the Exeter Cemetery about 4:00 p.m. I iI Announcements Birth, Death and Marriage Notices are inserted free of charge. Card of Thanks 50c, In Meinoriam Notice 50c for single verse. 25c extra for each additional verse, En­gagements 50c, t Huron Express, Parkhill Horse Wirt Events At Exeter Fair H’—■ BIRTHS BLAIR—-In Vancouver General Hospital, September 7, to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Blair, of New Westminster, a daughter, Donna Marie (a sister fox* Barbara Joan). WARD—-Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ward of Toronto (nee Grace Strange) are happy to an­ nounce the birth of twins (boy and girl), on Friday, Septem­ ber 22, 19 50, at St. Michael’s Hospital. Mother and babies are doing well. DEATHS FAIST—In Crediton, on Monday, September 25, 1950, Henry M. Faist, of Crediton, in his seventy-third year. MILLS—-In St. Joseph’s Hospi­ tal, London, on Sunday, Sep­ tember 24, I ‘ Mills, in his seventy-ninth year. Huron Express, owned by Bill Gardner, of Goderich, streaked home first in three straight heats to win the free-for-all event in Exeter Community Park, held in connection with the eighty-second fall fair here. In the 2.27 race, Barbara Ann Gratton, owned by L a w r e n c e Pollock, of Parkhill, and driven by Bill Janies, London, raced to the wire first in two heats, but was “boxed in” approaching the first quarter mile post in the last heat and ran in an out-of- the-money fifth place. The last heat in the 2,27 was won by Newsboy owned by Bob Thody and driven by Harvey Fleet, both of London. Newsboy set the pace in this heat and held it all the way. Altogether, there was $400 in prize money -$200 in each race. Huron Express took home $80 of it. Barbara Ann Gratton had to be content with $53.30, while Jerry Henley, owned by Roy Mc- Rann, of Clandeboye, copped $60 for running second in three straight heats of the 2,27. The time of the last heat in19 50', John Sidneyjfree-for-all was clocked at WALKER—At Wroxeter on Mon­ day, September 25, 1950, Ed­ win James Walker, in his seventy-seventh year. The fun­ eral service will Gorrie Thursday term ent in the tery at 4 p.m. ENGAGEMENTS take place at at 2 p.m. In­ Exeter Cenie- Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bierling, Exeter, announce the engage­ ment of1 their daughter, Viola Blanche, to Ronald Sargent Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Thompson, R.R. 6, St. Marys. The wedding will take place on October 14, at Caven Presbyterian Church,'Exeter, On­ tario. 28* 2.16 2/5—the fastest at track. Free-For-All (Purse $200) 1. Huron Express (Gard­ ner & Wood, Goderich) 2. Henley Wilkes (Pickel, Thorndale) ................... Teddy Chilcott (Kirk- by, Walton) ............... Neptune ' Bannerman, Stratford) .................... Jimelyn (Knight, Blen­ heim) ............ ............. 1 the 1 1 3. 4. 5. t 2 4 3 5 3 2 2 3 4,x 4 4 JOEL McCREA Miss Gertrude M. Stewart of Toronto and Miss Gertrude Stew­ art of London spent the -week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. William Stone. Mr. and Mrs. S. Fulcher of Brandon, Man., are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Mac- Naughton and with Mr. and Mrs! J. Fulcher. Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Steiner attended the Secord-Sippell wed­ ding in Waterloo on Saturday. The father of the bride -was a former pastor at the Evangelical Church, Crediton. Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Campbell of Guelph spent Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Steiner. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Bestard, Grand Bend, announce the en­ gagement of their daughter Audrey May, to Donald Earl Tetreau, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Tetreau, Dashwood, the wedding to take place in October at the Church of God, Grand Bend. * CARDS OF THANKS COMING EVENTS 2.27 Trot Or Pace (Purse $200) Barbara Ann Grattan, (Pollock, Parkhill) 1 Jerry Henley (McRann, Clandeboye) ................ 2 1. 2. 1 5 3. Gypsy Grattan (Howdy, Wroxeter) .................. Newsboy (Thody, Lon­ don) ............................ Easter Maid (Jerry, Goderich) ................... Danny Tide (I-Iodgman, London) ........................ Billy L. (Burns, Sea­ forth ..............................* 4. 5. 6. 7. Turkey 3 4 5 6 7 2 2 Mrs. George Clark .and family spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Win. Sweitzer. Di*. IL Clive McAllister and Mrs. McAllister of Fort Wayne, Indianna, ar.e visiting with Mrs. McAllister’s mother, Mrs. D. A. Anderson. Mrs. A. O. Francis of Toronto and son Harry, of Stratford, visited with Mr. and Mrs. B. M, Francis Saturday. JoAnn Post of Windsor is vis­ iting with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Powell* CpI. Ray Rasmussen w h o is transferred to Tacoma, Washing­ ton, spent the past two weeks with his family here and left on Saturday for Tacoma. Mr. W. C. Pearce and Rev. H. J. .Mahoney ^attended the meet­ ing of Huron Presbytery on Tuesday. 5 4 3 1 4 6 7 3 x (5 Supper and Play Friday, Oct. 6 Elimville United Church Shed Supper from 5:30 to 8 pan. — Followed by Play — ‘HENPECKED HENRY’ by IValton Young People ADMISSION $1.25 and 60c “Remember now thy Creator in days of thy youth.’’ Ecc. 12:1 Youth for Christ B-——--------------------- ---- ---------------------------------- -------------- ---------------------—H Variety Night and FINAL DANCE Bayfield Pavillion Friday, September 29 FEATURE ATTACTIONS 1. VIOLA FRASER, Clinton -— Very popular singer and accordianist, 2. JOHNNIE and MAGGIE ARMSTRONG, Varna — Olde Tyme Music at its best. 3. GLENNA JONES ■— Featured dancer at tlxe New Sorrento Club in London.' 4. “GORGEOUS GEORGINA” — By special request —-international singer, dancer and entertainer. DANCE TO FRANK TRAHER AND. HIS POPULAR ORCHESTRA FROM LONDON Featuring Vocalist Virginia Duquette Every Sat. Night — Dance at Exetei- Opera House MONDAY and TUESDAY October 3-3 Cable’s in the groove again ...the dream of all the girls! BAZAAR — Catholic Women’s League will hold a bazaar com­ mencing at 1:30 p.m. on Satur­ day, September 30, at the Exeter Opera House. 21c Teen Town DANCE Fri., Sept. 29 8:00 pan, - 12:00 pan. EXETER ARENA Admission - Free for those with Membership Tickets, 35c without tickets Membership Tickets can be bought from any counsellor Thanksgiving BingtJ & Dance Hensail Town Hall Wed., Oct. 4 Sponsored by Hensail Branch, Canadian Legion First 15 rounds of thickens 10 'Special Turkeys Door Prize: Turkey Murdoch’s Orchestra for Dance DANCING SCHOOL — Exeter School of Dancing (tap, ballet, acrobats, etc.) commences Satur­ day, October 14. For further particulars' please ring Miss D. E. Woods, 513-J (after 5:30 p.m.) Earl Dietrich wishes to thank all his neighbours, relatives and friends, who remembered him with cards and visits while in St. Joseph’s Hospital, and since returning home. * ; Mrs. Milo Snell and family j wish to thank the many friends ’ and neighbours for their kind­ ness and sympathy shown to I them in the’ir recent sad bereave­ ment: also for flowers, cards and treats sent to Mrs. Baker while she was ill * The family of the late Mrs.' George Chambers wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to all re­ latives, friends and neighbours foi' their kind acts of sympathy, the beautiful floral tributes and cards, to1 the pallbearers and those who loaned cars, with special thanks to Rev. Harold Snell and Dr. Dunlop. * Mrs. William Sanders and Ber­ nice wish to thank their many friends and neighbours for kind­ ness and sympathy shown in their recent bereavement, fox' beautiful floral tributes, also for cards and treats while Mr. San­ ders was a patient in St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital. 28c Baptizes Grandson At Caven Church At Caven Presbyterian Church on Sunday, the sacrament of baptism was administered to Donald Alexander, son of Rev. and Mrs. Donald Sinclair, Rod­ erick Allan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ellis, Eleanor Laura, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nor­ man StanlakeT and Donald Les­ lie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Campbell. Rev. N. R. D. Sinclair, M.A., B.D., D.D., of Markham, Ont., father of Rev. Donald Sinclair, was present to baptize his grand­ son and worship, brother, B.A., of —- Brings You — REV. REG. F. WHIjTE Birmingham, Eng. Rev. White is pastor of King’s Heath Evangelical Church and ,is director of England’s largest YFC rally with a regulai’ atten­ dance of 2,5010. A Musical Mystery Treat Is in Store for You THIS MONTH WE TAKE YOU TO Blyth Town Hall 8:00 p.m. assist in the service of while Mr. Rev. R. A. Bassano, Alta., was also present to assist at the baptism and preach the sermon. ‘Sinclair’s Sinclair, I i Home And School Club To Meet Friday The Exeter Home and School Association will have theii* first meeting of the yeai' on Friday, September 29 at Main Street | Sunday School. The program will be arranged so that there will be movies fox* the children and time left over for the parents to meet the teachers, Come with youx* child and meet the teachers. At this meeting membership will be available for the associ- ationcfoi’ the coming ten months. We hope a 11 parents will join Exeter Home and School Assoc­ iation whose aim it is to mold public opinion for our childrens’ better education. I • Large Congregation At Mrs. Geoi’ge Geddes and fam- Main St. Rallv Service By wish to express their sincere ,vld,n IXcH,y appreeiatioxx to the relatives and friends for the extended kind­ ness and sympathy during their bereavement, also- for the floral tributes, to Rev. Mr. Mahoney and Rev. E. Aidworth. * The Sunday School joined with the congregation at a largely at­ tended Rally Day service at Maixi Street on Sunday. Mr. Leonard McKnight conducted the worship, assisted by Paul Balk­ will, Two special numbers were given by the primary department _____. „_.o____ _ accompanied by Mrs. Cecil Wil* for all tile kind expressions of pom Ruth Kleinofeldt and Mar- sympathy, sympathy cards, nienx* garet Wildfong sang a duet eh- orial cards and the beautiful ] titled “Blessed Assurance”. Rev. floral tributes. Special thanks to H. J. Mahoney told a children’s Zion Lutheran Church and Rev. story about Lionga, a little Kor- Mr. Higenell.______________28c I can urchin who became a Christ- —Edna Willert ,ian minister. The beautiful flowers adorn- 5 ing the altar were the gift of hhe Geddes family in memory of I the late George Geddes. Three | children were baptized; Cather­ ine Dianne Lillk, | and Mrs. Donald j Margaret Blowes, I wish to thank my many re­ latives, neighbours and friends IN MEMORIAM ARMSTRONG*—In tender loving memory of a dear husband and father, W. H, Armstrong, who passed away suddenly at Noranda Mines. September 26, 1942. child Link; child Sat., Sept. 30 4 ALDON THEATRE GRANO BEND PRESENTS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT THE FOLLOWING ATTRACTIONS FRIDAY and SATURDAY September 29 - 30 M.G.M.’s Love Story with 1,000 Laughs ★ JUNE ALLYSON overpowers ★ DICK POWELL ‘The Reformer and the Red Head — Shorts — PURITY SQUAD and LITTLE RUPAIi RIDING HOOD J MONDAY and TUESDAY October 2-3 ‘The Paradine Case’ ★ GREGORY PECK ★ ANN TODD ★ CHAS* LAUGHTON aiul others Movie tone news reel FRIDAY and SATURDAY October 6-7 ★ FRED MacMURRAY ★ MAUREEN O’HARA proienis CLARK LORETTA Plowing Demonstration and Coaching Class ■ LARRY SNIDER’S FIELD 54 mile south of Exeter Tues., Oct. 3 at 2:00 p.m. Coach supplied by Ontario Plowmen’s Association All interested arc asked to come. Bring your own equipment if you wish. of Mr. Brenda . . of Mr. land Mrs. Claude Blowes; —Ever remembered bv his wife H’ara Skinner, child of and family. 2Scand Vrs. Harold Skinner. GAISER - In loving memory of-, a _Mrs. Kathleen Gaiser. who: ail(i A* Paasse, passed away three years ago,:an^ Mrs. A- Morons and September 27, 1947. j ** Three years have passed sincefthat sad day I The one we loved was called i away; i,*'—......God took her home, it was Hh i friends and relatives in Exeter will, j and Crediton. But in our hearts she liveth still. —Lovingly remembered by Mo-1 ther, Dad, brother Gordon and sister-in-law, ‘ 28c WEIN—In loving memory of a dear husband, loving father, grandfather and great grand­ father, Godfrey Wein, who: passed away one year ago, j September 25,-1949. | You are gone, but not forgotten By the ones who loved you best; Our love with you will linger Until we, too, are laid to rest. —Sadly missed but always re- membered by wife and family. 28 c Bar* Mr. Mr. _____.____________ ■ Mr. Arthur Rowe of Clawson visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Pryde. They were accomp­ anied home by Mrs. Rowe who has had a pleasant visit with ‘Father Was a Full Back’ * BETTY LYNN * BUDY VALLEE — Shorts — DANCIN’G SHOES and BEAUTY AT WORK NOTE Monday and Tuesday Shows at 8 p.m. (One Show Only Each Night Friday and Saturday Two Shows at 7:30 jp.m, and 9:30 p.m. Annual Junior Farmers PARENTS’ NIGHT Wedne . EXETER DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL Dr. II. J, MacDonald, head technician, artificial in­ semination unit, of Woodstock, will, address the boys and their fathers. All members come out and bring your parents. Members bring lunch. / October 4 His arrangement of "Bumble Boogie" was adjudged the best boogie-woogie selection of the year. Hear them play this. Also his famous arrangements of Tschaikowsky's Concerto in B Flat Minor, Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2, Grieg's Piano Concerto, Max Steiner's Symphony Moderne. Among other tune-ticklers which give the "Ten Talented Fingers" a workout are "Kitten on the Keys," "Rhopsody in Blue," "Tico Tico" and "That's Where I Came In." Q DANCING 8.30 TO 12.30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ---------1 ADM’SSION — LADIES 75c - GENTLEMEN $1.00 COMING IN PERSON FRIDAY, SEPT. 29 The famous arranger of "Bumble Boogie" and other top hits. ★ Formerly featured pianist and mu­ sical arranger for Freddy Martin. HIS PIANO ORCHESTRA ARJ1ST .jmirena .CANADA’S FINEST. BALLROOM. OREnfl 73SSS ONE NIGHT ONLY MONDAY, OCT. 2ND AT 8.30 "GEORGE FORMBY repeated his phenomenal success of last year. New songs and stories were notable additions to his inimitable repertoire. His new company of music hall stars from London is the best aggregation of headliners seen in Canada yet. MILLS & BELITA's dancing is sparking and fascinating. HARRY BAILEY, the famous Irish singing comedian# made an instantaneous hit. THE CARSONY BROTHERS, Europe's leading acrobats, contributed a superb exhibition of incredible feats. HENRI VADDEN, a master of unusual juggling tricks# had the audience on the edge of their seats. MARION SANDERS possesses beautiful soprano voice of astonishing range and sweetness* The audience cheered her to the echo. HERSCHEL HENLERE# the well-known comedy pianist# proved very popular. ROGER CARNE and his talking cat is one of the most extraordinary performances I have ever seen oh any variety stage. It puts all other ventriloqUial acts in the shade/' —S. MORGAN-POWELL, Montreal Star. Th® GREATEST Stag;®^Event of the Year! j? 1 - HALL VARIET1ES> Jsj] "The Genial Lad From Lancashire and The Big New Show He Brought With Him, Were Received With The Utmost Enthusiasm." -—THE MONTREAL GAZETTE. SEATS NOW ON- SALE $2.50 - $2.00 - $1.50 Tax Included BOX OFFICE OPEN DAILY 10 A.M. TO 10 P.M. MMMMIIM.» 5