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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1955-12-22, Page 16THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MQRNINO, DECEMBER 22, 1955 NCOs In RCAF Rites In a parade consisting of air- <mft maintenance personnel on W station, 16 NCO's at the station 'Centralia were ^seated with the Canadian Forces Decoration on Thursday, •December 15. The award is given for 12 years’ efficient service in the BW- The presenting officer, S/L J. Woodrow, presented decorations to: WO2 E. J. Lesnick, CD; ~ «. M. Astiey, CD; Sgt. D. Cole, CD; Sgt. D. W. Cote, Sgt. G. F. Hall, CD; Sgt. Hodgson, CD; Sgt. T. A. Hoskin, ■CD; Sgt. C. A. Jermyn, CP; Sgt. W. M. Mitehell, CP; Sgt. W. Sea­ brook, CD; Sgt. W. A. Sixtus, CP; Sgt. W. A. Smith, CD; Cpl. H. W. Harvey, CD; Cpl. E. Hob den, CD; Cpl. T. W. Moon, CD, and Cpt G. W. Shepherd, CD. Assess $300 In Fines For Traffic Violations Sgt. W. CD; H. Mr. fined, lions ankle. Mervyn Cudmoro is con- to bls home with compllca- arising from a bruised Sunday and Evening Service Open this Sunday, Wednes­ day afternoon, and during the evenings throughout the week: I Snell Bros. Ltd. »•GARAGE —(Continued from Page 1 ing *to remain at the scene of an accident (because, the magistrate said, ithe crown failed to prove it was Aikin*s car which struck a parked vehicle on the Main Street of Exeter -on December 2. Diok Watson, owner of Exeter Cab, testified he saw a car back out in front -of .the Central Hotel and strike another parked in front of The Times-A’dvocate. When it proceeded north instead of stopping, (he noitified police and gave Constable John Cowan a description of the car but did not know the licence number. The c o n s t a-b 1 e testified he found a’ car with a broken tail light and other damage parked at the /Colonial Inn, Exeter, and located owner A'tkin, who was addressing Exeter Lions during a dinner meeting. There was no evidence (to con­ nect ithe damaged tail light with the other car, the magistrate ruled. Elmei’ D. (Bell, QC, who de­ fended the accused, said it might have been possible his client hit the car without knowing at. He had a number of tools in the trunk, he said, which made con­ siderable noise when 'backing up. The magistrate pointed out that court civil driver furthea* liability.' William igims, of Crediton, ovas assessed $15 and costs for care­ less driving in Exeter on Dec­ ember 4. He pleaded guilty to striking another car as he backed out of an intersection. 'Charles Jinks, 76, Hensall rural route mailman, received a “the proceedings in this have nothing to do with liability.” The acquitted is “not relieved of any -......... old-fashioned yours be a Holiday Season of fireside warmth '5' and Stan Frayne And Staff :good cheer, Exeter Roller Rink c c^lgain it*s time for to wish alt our friends and neighbors a full and overflowing measure of the Season’s good cheer and happiness, Hunter-Duvar AND SONS' LTD. Ydur Vdfaswagoh Deafer tine of $15 and costs for care­ less driving at Hensall. The crown said the elderly driver made a 'left hand turn in front of another vehicle. Larne Allen, of R.R, 1 KJirk- ton, was convicted of driving without adequate brakes but Shis sentence was suspended Plan Big Bonfire Of Yule Trees Exeter Kinsmen plain to stage a “Twelfth Night” bon­ fire for Exeter and comnuniity Friday night, January 0. The bonfire, marking the end of Christmas festivities, features the burning of a huge pile of Christmas trees. Mem­ bers of the club will collect the trees from in front of town houses on Wednesday, January 4. “Twelfth Night” celebrations are popular in England and other European countries and their debut to Ontario was in­ augurated at Orillia four years ago. The custom began in med­ ieval days. Kinsmen plan to p r e sen t some type of prograde in con­ nection with the bonfire, which will be held on the river flats of the farm owned by G. J. Dow. Exeter Fire Department will supervise the blaze. OPEN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH—Members of the consistory of the new Christian Reformed Church are shown with some of the furniture which was dedicated at the opening ceremony on Friday evening, Rev. G. J. Hoytema, of Clinton, views the new baptismal font. The other pieces are offering and communion tables, all made by Cornelius Va Daalen, a member of the congregation from Zurich. The officials are, let to right, Fred Knip, R.R. 1 Centralia; Hendrick Syrier, Kirkton; U. Vanderlaan, R.R, 1 Hensall; Rev. Hoytema; D. Boersma, R.R. 1 Exeter; Poeke Damm, R.R. 1 Hensall; R. Zondag, R.R. 2 Dashwood, and Ed Weesjes, R.R. 1 Kirkton. —T-A Photo Hi-Time Plays To Sell-out Crowds Town Topics-— Items of Social and Personal Interest Ini and Around Exeter Th# Exeter Tlme^-Advocat® |« always pleased to. publleh theee Items, We and pur reader* are lntere»ted In you and your friend*. Phone 770. Record Snow Fall Brings Zero Cold Exeter and district will en­ joy a white Christmas, The heav­ iest snowfall iof the season hit the district on Monday when be­ tween eight and ten inches of snow covered the ground, ■Highways -crews were on ithe job to keep ithe roads open, Trains and busses had little dif­ ficulty and ran pretty much on schedule. In farmers’ lanes and .off the beaten track the snow created a problem for the motorists, Wreckers were called into action as motors refused to start or where cars were stalled in the sno'w. Along with the .snow the cold­ est weather .of the season was ushered In. On Tuesday night the temperature dropped to 4.i5 de­ grees below, the highest for the —(Continued from Page 1 matic interpretation of a solilo­ quy from a Christopher Marlow play. Climaxing three songs hy the girls glee club was a minuet dam- ce by grade nine girls in appro­ priate wigs and costumes. iGrade nine bbys, under. In­ structor G. M. Mickle, gave'a de­ monstration of gymnastics. , . The Santa Claus kickline per­ formed during the “Holidays Are Here Again” number of the" sen­ ior glee club. The dancers in­ cluded Rosemare Dobson, Bar­ bara T'Uckey, Marilyn Ross, Daryl” Tuckey, Julija Gulens, Janice, day being 9 degrees. Records at RCiAF Station Cen­ tralia give the high for Sunday- at 2'3.4 and the low 18.4; Mon­day’s high was 21 falling to 3.8’ at night. The temperature was up, Wednesday with a high of 17.9, dropping to 12.7 and still fal­ ling at ten o’cock. Announcements BIRTHS ARTS—Mr. and Mrs. Harry Arts, of R.R. 1 Crediton, announce the birth. of their son, Henry Hubert, at South Huron Hospital, Decem­ber 19, -1955.BISSELL—Mr. and Mrs. Don Bissell, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, (nee Patsy ■ McDowell, formerly of Hensall) are happy to' announce (he birth of their daughter, Barbara Lee, 8 lbs., 10% ozs., at Highland General Hos­pital, Tulsa, November 28, 1955.DIETRICH—Mr. and Mrs.. Hubert Dietrich announce the birth of a daughter, Mary Jane, at St. Jo­seph's Hospital, London, December 17, 1955.’DINNEY—Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Din- ney, 371 William St., Exeter, an­nounce the birth of a daughter, Karan Louise, at South Huron (Hospital, December 20, 1955; agranddaughter for Mr. and Mrs. Adolrh Keller and Mrs. Chris Din- ney—thanks to Dr. Read.EGGINS—F/O and Mrs. D. W. Eg­gins, R.R. 2 Dashwood, announce the birth of their son, Douglas Vivian, at South Huron Hospital, December 17, 1955.FREISEN — Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Freisen (nee Helen Grieve), of Los Angeles, California, are happy to announce the birth of a daughter, Carroll Sue, December 9, 1955.MaoKAY—John and Dorothy Mac­Kay (nee Amys) wish to announce the birth of a daughter, Lynn ■Louise, at Sarnia General Hospital, December 19, 1955. McNEILLY'—Mr. ■ and Mrs. Walter McNeilly, 103 Parkdale, R.C.A.F. Centralia, announce the birth of a son, at South Huron Hospital, on December 19, 1955. %MITTON—In Victoria Hospital, uu December 16, 1955, to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mitton, London, a Ronald Eugene—a brother for da, Richard and Billy.PARKER—Mr. and. Mrs. Les Parker, Exeter, announce the birth of their daughter, at South Huron Hospital, ■December 17, 1955; a sister for Michael.PRYDE —Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Pryde, Kitchener, announce the birth of a daughter, Christine, at South Huron Hospital, December 17, 1955; weight 71bs(, 11% ozs.ROWCLIFFE—Katherine ’and Peter are happy to announce. the safe arrival of their wee sister, Jean Alice at Victoria Hospital, London, December 17, 1955. The proud par­ents ate Jim and Anna Rowoliffe. STEEPER—Mr, and Mrs. Lyle Steep­er, Parkhill R.R. 8, ate happy to announce the arrival of their son, at South Huron Hosiptal, Decem­ber 17, 1955; a brother for Carrie and Connie. L ,TYLER—Mr, and Mrs. Gerald Tyler, DashWood, are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Marlene June, at South Huron Hos- -plt&i, December 16, 1955VEAL—Mr. and Mrs. W. Ross Veal, 1185 Carling St., Exeter, the arrival of their daughter, Mel onio Joan, ~, pi tai, December WHITEHEAD—To William (Hunter) . bar 18,pital, a. on son, Lin.- announce I'll- Huron Hos- 1955 and Mrs. (neo Eileen _ ________ on Decem-ln Stratford General Hog- son, DEATHS GUNNING—-in Usbome township, on Tuesday, December 20, 1955, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Earl, Alice Kirk, beloved wife of the late Albert Gunning, in her eighty-eighth, year.MOTZ—Suddenly, at Crediton, on Thursday, December 15, 1955, Ro­land Leslie Motz, beloved husband of Mary LeonO Connolly and dear father of (Shirley) Mrs. Fred Dar­ling, of Exeter, and Ronald David, at home, CARDS OF THANKS I wish to express my appreciation mid thanks to all who extended th'elr help and sympathy in many ways while i was ill at my homo and in the hospital. My sincere thanlwand a Merry Christmas to all,—Ken, Hod­gins. „ , « 2.?*I would like to thank all those who so kindly remembered mo with gifts, cards, treats' ami kind thoughts While a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. — Mrs. 'William Darling, Ciandeboye, 22* at South15, __ Mr. Whitehead Of Stratford, z Hamilton, Marnie Sender®, and (Donna Eagleson. Director of the dancing was Miss L. Siegner, physical 'training instructor of ■girls. Members of the mixed quartet who sang several four-part num­ bers and accompanied dancers Diane Thiel and Ronnie Klopp, included Marilyn Bissett, Marlon ICreery, Connie Ostland, Margaret Woodburn, Frances Brophey, El­ aine Bell, Don Taylor, Jim Doug- all, Bev. Sturgis, Terry Wade, Dwayne Tinney and Charles Ker- nick. The triple male quartet, which rendered three older pop tunes, was composed of Dick McCutch­ eon, Don Peterson, Bill Klupp, Peter Sims, Bev. McLean, Bev. 'Sturgis, Barry (Slade, Michael ’F a r r o w, Bob MacLaren, Phil Charreltte, Bob Fle.tc'her and Dwayne Tinney. Members of the band included: ■piano, Michael Farrow; cornets, Charles Kernick, Ruth Weidp, Mona Kellerman; clarinets, Marie Salmon, Dick McCutcheon, Mari­ on R'ader, Marion Turkheim, Margaret MdCutoheon; trombon­ es, 'Bill Klu'pp, Connie Klopp, Donna Eagleson; bass horn, Ken Weidp; (baritone, Doug Thiel; al­ to, Ronald Thiel; saxophones, Paul Yuiigblut, Bob Westlake; drums, Dwayne Tinney. The production staff included: tickets sales, Miss Doris Schwartz; program and awards, E. D. Howey, W. Henderson, Mrs. Burton; ushers, J. Wooden; stage, J^ M'ahon, G. <?. Koch; lighting, K, Oittewell, R. Mereu; costumes, Mrs. Siebert, Miss Shaughnessey, Miss Si eg n e r ; make-up, C, J. Porter, Mrs. C. Wilson, Mrs. M. Farrow, Mrs. J. Mahon; curtain, A’. Dixon; Board Chainman C. IS. Mac- Naughton welcomed the audien­ ces. Mr. and Mr&. ,Robert, DfspRls and son, Jon, arrived by plane from Hollywood, California, to spend Christinas with Mrs. Den­ nis’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wilson. Rev.’ and Mrs. Carl Schroeder and daughter, Joan, are leaving Exeter on January 3 to take up residence in Calgary, Alberta, where Rev. Schroeder will have charge of a church there. Mr. and Mrs. Schroeder have been in Exeter two and a half years. Students home for the days include Joan Hopper University of Toronto, Routly and Bill Batten Ryerson school, Toronto,. Dunlop, John (Hicks and Jim (Stur­ gis from the University of West­ ern Ontario, Joanne Mair from Alma College, St. Thomas, Kevin Delbridge, Keith Coates and Wm. Pincombe from Ridgetown, Joan Ellerington and Beth Taylor from MacDonald Institute Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur (Hunter of (Salvador, 'Sask, -arrived on Thursday to visit with the lat­ ter’s sister, -Mrs. Lewis Tebbutt of (Seaforth and other relatives in (this community. They visited Mrs. M. Hawkins in Exeter on Wednesday. The .paPer drive sponsored 'by the .netted $46-00, •Christmas carpls the Senior Citizens eter will be heard Wingham, on Friday, December 23, at 3 p.m. . James Street choir, under the leadership of Mr. Lawrence Wein, will be heard over CFPL- Rario, Sunday, December 25, from 2 to 3 p.pu Mr, Earl Camp­ bell, <warden of Huron, will also be heard. Firemen were called to the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. (Mc- Gullivray, jSimcoe Street, Wed­ nesday night when a space heater became overheated. No damage was caused. Qioli- from Anne from Julia on Saturday Boy Scouts as sung by Club of Ex- over CKNX COMING EVENTS ANNUAL XMAS DANCE—-Mount Carmel Hall, Tuesday, December 27. Heaman’s Orchestra; dancing 9-1:30. Admission 50#. 22c KIRKTON DANCE Aberdeen Hall HARBURN’S ORCHESTRA Everyone Welcome Schedule HI-NEIGHBOR Christmas Hop EXETER LEGION HALL Thursday, December 22 • CLARENCE PETRIE AND HIS ORCHESTRA Admission 750 Dancing 9:30 to 12:30 — Everyone Welcome Sponsored By Junior Farmers .......................................... CARDS OF THANKS I would like to thank everyone who so kindly remembered me with gifts, cards, treats and kihd thoughts while a patient at St. Joseph's Hos- potal, London, and since returning home.—Jim McGregor. ! 22* I would like to express my sincere thanks to the neighbours, friends and. relatives for visits, treats and cards received during Mr. Kraft’s lengthy illness and for the floral tributes, sympathy cards and all who helpedin any way during my bereavement.: Special thanks to Rev. Higenell, the church choir, Ladies’ Aid, pallbearers and T. Harry Hoffman.—Mrs. Louis Kraft. ~ 22* i Mrs, Roland .Motz and family gratefully acknowledge , the many expressions of sympathy received and the kindness shown in their recent bereavement. 22*, We wish to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their cards; visits treats and gifts while we were in the hospoital after our accident and ‘'— x----- ” and Previews Its Coming Attractions Theatre Phone 421 since * returning . home.—Harry Leslie Steeper. 22* IN MEMORIAM BRUCE—In loving memory of Frank Bruce, who passed away suddenly one year ago, December 24, 1954, What would I give to hold his hand, His happy face to see,To hear his voifce and see his smile That meant so much to me.—Sadly missed by mother and sis- tfers. , 22c BULLOCK—.In loving memory of a dear mother,. Vera Bullock, who ■passed away December 23, 1952. They say time heals all sorrow, And helps one to forgetBut time so far has only proved How much we love her yet.God gave us strength to fight It, And courage to bear the blow.But what it means to lose her,No one will ever know.—Sadly missed by her daughters, Clara and Nola, and sons-in-law, Wilbert and Fred. 22* KIPFER—In loving memory of our dear* mother, Leah Kipfer, who passed away December 24, 1942,and Our dear father, Menno Kip­ fer, who passed away August 7, 1922. Please God, forgive a -silent tear, . A silent wish that they were here. There are others, yes we know, But they were ours and We loved ■ them so.God took them home, it was his will, But in our hearts they liveth still. —A 1 w a y s remembered and sadly missed by their daughter, Mrs. EUa Desjardine (Edith), of Exeter. 22* LOWER-—In fond memory of a very ■precious, father, William J. Lower, ■ who entered into peaceful rest De­cember 28, 1952. Memories are the lamps That light the darkest road, To that beautiful land of reunion When we meet at the end of the toad. t ■—Lovingly remembered by hla daughter, Mrs. Bessie Taylor. 22c MESSNER—In loving memory of our beloved wife and mother ana grandmother, Elizabeth Messner, who passed away one year ago, December 22, 1954. Beautiful memories of one so dear, v Treasured with love sincere.She suffered in silence when none knew, w ,No one knew what she went through, Her end was sudden,Her thoughts unknown, But she left a memory That we are proud to own. Wo spend some happy days together, We spend some sad ones too, But the saddest day of all, dear mother, „ ,Was the day that we lost you. —Sadly missed by husband, family and grandchildren. 22* MESSNER—Im loving memory of my dear wife, Elizabeth Messner, who passed away one year ago, Decem­ber 22, 1954. I have lost my soul’s companion,A. life linked with my own, And day by day X miss her more, as I walk through life alone. 4 —Lovingly remembered by her hus­band. 22* A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF FRIDAY & SATURDAY December 23 and 24 Run For Cover ★ James Cagney ★ Jean Hersholt MONDAY & TUESDAY December 26 and 27 Seven Little fir Bob Hope ★ MUly Vitale — MATINEE - Monday, -December 26, at 2 p.m. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY December 28 and 29 Sea Chase ft John Wayne * Lana Turner FRIDAY & SATURDAY December 30 and 81 Violent Men -fc Glen Ford •fc Barbara Stanwyck Comedy & cartoon MONDAY & TUESDAY January 2 and 3 Hit The Deck * Jane Powell Oc Tony Martin — MATINEE —- Monday, January 2, 2:00 p.m. WEfoNFSDAY & THURSDAY 1 January 4 and 5 Sign Of The Pagan Ht Jeff Chandler Jack Balance ADDED SHORTS Thursday, Dec. 22, 8-10 MOONLIGHT SKATING Friday, Dec, 23 1,2—Black Hawks vs. Red Wings 2- 3—Leafs vs. Canadians 3- 4—Rangers vs. Boston 4- 5—Wee Wees and Squee Gees 8;30— STRATHROY at MOHAWKS Saturday, Dec. 24 1- 2:45—Country and Public Skating 3-6—'Figure Skating Monday, Dec. 26 2-4—Public Skating 8.10—Public Skating Tuesday^ Dec. 27 10- 11—Sailors vs. Rockets 11- 12—Films at Arena (1-Hour Show) 2- 3—Season Ticket Skating 8-10—Public Skating Wednesday, Dec. 28 9:30-10:30—Leafs vs. Rangers 10:30-11:30—Canadiens vs. B. Hawks 2-4—Public Skating 7:30-8—Londesboro Midgets at Exeter 8:30-11—Teenage Fun Fest 12- to 16-Year-Old Boys and Girls Welcome—Admission ' Thursday, Dec. 29 2-4—Public Skating 8-10—Public Skating Friday, Dec. 30 2-4—Public Skating 8:30—Mohawk Exhlbtion Game Saturday, Dec. 31 1-2:45—Rural Skating 3-6—Figure Skating Monday, Jan. 2 8-10—Public Skating Tuesday, Jan. 3, 8:30 GODERICH VS. MOHAWKS Wednesday, Jan, 4, 7:30 RCAF Trenton vs. Centralia The Management and Members the Board bf Exeter Arena Extend to their Patorns Hearty Wishes for a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR /! % 15$ of START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT! Attend Exeter Legion's' New Year's Dance Sunday Midnight JANUARY 1 — 12:05 A.M. $1.50 Per Person Favors and Novelties s 3 s C ' 3. Battle For 1 £ Leadership! s 3 INT. “A” WOAA MAJOR GROUP Strathroy vs. Mohawks Friday, December 23 8 8:30 P.M. i» 3 c EXETER ARENA . .. To Exeter Householders FOR EXETER KINSMEN'S FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 TREES WILL BE PICKED UP WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 4 Please Put Yours Out In Front Of Your Hofhe Wednesday Morning Watch for Program Announcement In The Times-Advocate Of January 5