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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1956-07-26, Page 12Playground FlatterTht T|m»*’Ad¥©c«t«r July 26, 1W Birth, Death and Marriage Notices are inserted free of charge, Cards of Thanks cost 756, In Menioriam Notices 756 for single verse, 256 extra for each additional verse; and Engagement Nptjces are 756. Cowboy And Indian Week Breaks Attendance Record Sy PAT CANN at all of the parks with the sup- Last Monday Cowboy and In- > ervisors acting as the chefs. In dian Week got off to a good start. | the, ea»P was We broke all records by having 'held fox. both boys and guls. 1,905 children at the playgrounds Mrs. Galse.r of Crediton was the during the week. fn” *bo "”’1c On Tuesday evening films were ; shown at Riverview Park with one of the main films being “The Stratford Adventure” which was about the Shakespearean festi­ val. Quite a few children showed up to see them in spite of the cool weather. Films will be held every Tuesday night at River­ view Park beginning • at 9:00 p.m. I guest speaker for the girls and > Ralph Sweitzer was the speaker for the boys. Mrs. Gaiser spoke on beauty counselling while Mr. Sweitzer’s subject was carpentry. On Friday at five, church ser­ vice was held at Kin Park with Rev. Krause as the presiding minister. Main Street Parade In the evening we climaxed ' On Wprtn^fiav nnnn hnur Cowboy and Indian Week bya c&wjrnn°T)irSlTr ]iavinS a parade down Main i was a,Chuckwagon Dinner held street. The fire engine, Saddle LEAD PLAYGROUND PARADE—Exeter fire truck, carrying a representative. group of cowboys and Indians, led the playground parade Friday which was largest in the history of the summer program. Over 200 children turned out in colorful costumes. WARHOOP AROUND TEEPEE—Indians staged a war dance around their big teepee at the special playground celebration Friday night before several hundred adult spectators. Members of Exeter Kinsmen treated the youngsters to hot dogs and chocolate milk after the ceremony. Visiting supervisors from as far away as Owen Sound witnessed the evening’s program. —T-A Photo ! WHAT MAKES IT WORK?—Aubrey Teniiant, mechanic at Snell Bros. Ltd., shows teenage boys how the engine of a car works in one of the practical sessions of the playground’s new trades camp program. The boys have already studied carpentry and projector operation and plans are made to interest them in other activities. Left to right, above, are Bill Heywood, Bob Armstrong, Doug Smith, Jim MacDonald, Wes Sims, Dick Plantenga and Aubrey Tennant. —T-A Photo Friday Parade Largest In History, Indian Mayor Buries War Hatchet Friday night’s Cowboy and In­ dian parade, organized by Exe­ ter Kinsmen Playground super­ visors, was the largest in the history of the four-year-old play­ ground. Over 200 costumed children, Jed by the Exeter fire truck, the Exeter Legion Pipe Band and a dignitaries’ convertible, marched to Riverview Park from Victoria Park. Hundreds of parents watched the procession. At Riverview, Indians staged a war dance around a large wig- LAKEVIEW CASINO warn. The cowboys and Indians sang songs for the spectators. Witch doctor Ian Fenning per­ formed feats of magic around the main campfire. Mrs. N. -D. Knox recited a portion of “Cattle Thief,” a poem written by Pau­ line Johnson. Feature of the evening was the burying of the hatchet by Mayor R. E. Pooley in r.’ campfire cere­ mony Both the mayor and .his wife were dressed as Indians. Exeter Kinsmen served hot dogs and chocolate milk to the children. Recreation officials from as far away as Owen Sound witnessed the activities. They were enter­ tained by local supervisors. TV Stations CFPL and CKNX provided photo coverage of the event, which is a highlight of the summer program. Recreation Director Smith was in charge. Doug Grand Bend Dancing Wednesday Saturday CLIFF SCANLON And His Orchestra ©ur Best Orchestra In Year*! • Midnite Dance Civic Holiday Weekend * .....-■ ■■■ Exeter Cub Pack At Clinton Camp Twenty-two Cubs from the First Exeter Wolf Club Pack en­ joyed a weekend outing at the First Clinton Scout Troop camp, I Holmesville, on July 14 and 15, under the leadership of Robert Luxton, Mrs. J. Murch, and Alf Payton. The Cubs left Exeter at 10 o’clock Saturday morning and journeyed to the camp by car. i The weekend program consisted I of games, swimming and ex­ ploring instructions, j Many parents visited the camp i Sunday afternoon to join in the J supper program and look over ' the camp. Scouter Pay ton did. an outstanding4 job as camp cook Exeter (Dairy provided, milk for the children, Mr. G. Cowan loaned his truck to take knap sacks to the camp, and many parents provided cars. Cubs attending the camp in­ cluded John Snell, Gary Wed- lake, Wesley Sims, Tom Ellcring- ton, Donald cowan, Davis Cowan, Douglas Penhale, Larry Brintnell, John Harness, Greg Harness, Gary Ford, Neil Hamil­ ton, Fred Learn, Richard. Schroeder, George Godbolt, Lar­ ry Johnston, Bob Higgins, Doug Stanlako, Brian Wedlake and Bill Dhiney, as.pitwwj;,,,. rem wnn; BIRTHS CHISHOLM—Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chisholm, 11.C.A.F. Station, Cen­tralia, announce the arrival of their daughter, Beverly Lynn, ■ weight 1 lbs., 7*1 o&s., at South Huron Hospital, July 20, 1956—a sister for Brock.FARWELL—Mr. and Mrs, Louis Farwell, of Zurich, announce the ■birth of their daughter at South Huron Hospital, July 23, 1956. FIELP—Mr. and Mrs. Paul Field (nee Lorraine Preszcator), Lon­ don, announce the arrival of their daughter, Judith Lorraine, at Victoria Hospital, London, July 23, 1956.MCDONALD—Mr. and Mrs. Bob McDonald, 403 Carling St., an­nounce the arrival of. their daugh­ ter, Marlyn Marie, weight. 8 lbs., 1 oz,, at South Huron Hospital, July 23, 1956. RODDA—Mr. and Mrs.i K G. Rod­da, 106 Parkdale Ave., Centralia, announce the arrival of their son, Arthur James, at South Huron Hospital, July 22, 1956—a brother for George and John. SPEIRAN—F/L and Mrs. Speiran, Grana Bend, announce, the arrival of (heir son, Rodney Wayne (Roddy), at South Huron Hos­pital, July 19, 1056—a brother for Kenton Dale, Randall Ross and Curtis Lee. SYMES—Cpl. and Mrs. John M. Symes, 122 Empress Ave,, RCAF Station Centralia, announce the arrival of their daughter, Lynn Anne, at South' Huron Hospital, DEATHS COOK—At her late residence in Centralia on Tuesday, July 24, 1956, Mary McKee, beloved wife of the late Benjamin, Cook, in her eighty-third year. QUANCE—Suddenly, in South Hu­ron Hospital, Exeter, on Sunday, July 22. 1956, Elizabeth EllenStone, beloved wife of Maurice Quance and. dear mother *of Mrs. Marjorie Hawkins, of Anderson, in her sixty-first year,KESTLE—Mrs. Melissa Jory, be­loved wife of the late Edward Kestle, who passed away at the home of her daughter and >son- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snell, Dashwood, on Sunday, July 22, 1956, in her eighty-fifth year., R.1NKEIR—Mrs. Lydia .Rinker, be­ loved. wife of the l^.te Louis .Rinker, who passed away sUdcfen-' ly in Russell Pointe, Ohio, on Wednesday, July IS, 1256, in her sixty-eighth year. ENGAGEMENTS Mr. and. Mrs. Roy B. Miller, of Dunnvilje, Ontario, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Ellen, to Mr. Malcolm 'John Kirk­ land, son of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Kirkland, Exeter. The wedding will take place on Saturday, August IS, 1956, in Grace United Church, Dunnville. ’ 26c Mr. and Mrs. Hugo C. Schenk of Crediton wish to announce the engagement of- their only daughter, Jeannette Frances, to Mr. Earl Willi a. in Lippert, son of Mr. Harry M. Lippert, of AUsa Craig, and the late Mrs. Eva Hayden. The mar­ riage to Lake .place August IS, 1956, at 2.30 o’clock in the Evangelical U.B. Church, Crediton. CARDS OF THANKS The family of the late Mrs. Jane Ravis wish to express their sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness, cards and floral offerings received during their recent be­ reavement. 26* Mrs. Frank Smyth wishes to thank her good neighbours and friends and. all who in any way remembered her with calls, cards, flowers, treats and visits while she was a patient in Victoria Hospital and since returning home. 26* Mrs. Reg Armstrong of Arm­strong’s restaurant wishes to thank the Exeter fire department, for their prompt response to the fire alarm on Sunday and their help in quenching the fire; also all who' assisted in any way. We wish to express our heart­ felt appreciation for the many acts of kindness, cards and floral offer­ings received during our recent be­reavement. Special thanks to neigh­bors and friends who helped, in any way, Rev. Rapson, Order of .the Eastern Star and the Ladies Le­gion Auxiliary.—The families of the late Mrs. Maurice Quance. 26nc IN MEMORIAM MOKLOCK—In loving memory of a dear husband and. faiher, John N. Morlock, who passed away K years ago, July 27, 1951. Fond, is the tie that ’was broken, Dear Is he who is gone, In memory we will always keep him As long as the years roll < —Ever remembered by his son and daughter-in-law, DAVEY—In loving memory dear mother, Susanah Davey passed away eight years July 26, 1948. Deep in our hearts her memory kept.We loved her too dearly to forget.And though the years be mai few,We'll always be thinking mother of you.—Always remembered by the iiy. Club and the Legion Pipe. Band led the parade with close to 200 children parading behind in Cow­ boy and Indian, costumes, When we reached Riverview we had Indian dances, singsongs and the burying of the hatchet by Mayor Pooley. Ian Fleming of Centralia was the witch doctor and Hiawatha’s grandmother was present. Mrs. Norman Knox acted as the grand­ mother by reciting Pauline John­ ston's “The Cattle Thief.” Hot dogs and chocolate milk were served to the children by the Kinsmen Club. This week is Childrc-'.’s Choice Week. We Jet the children make their own choices as to what they would like to do. On Tuesday morning the 9-12 boys had a treasure hunt which took them all over town. In the afternoon they held a bike rodeo. On Wednesday morning we had a scavenger hunt. On Friday afternoon a country fair will be held which will include a pet show, a flower show,a hat show, plus a doll and hobby show. Next week is Olympic Week. On Friday we will take a team out to Centralia to compete in [ track and field. Don’t forget' about Trades Camp right at 17:00 p.m.. and films at River­ view Park at 9:00 p.m. on Tues­ day. Thank The of the ......... ... take this opportunity to thank the Exeter Legion Pipe. Band members; the Exeter firemen 1 and police; the Exeter Saddle I Club; the Exeter Kinsmen Club; I CKNX television and the Exeter I Times-Advocate for their con­ tribution in making Cowboy and (Indian Week on the playground a huge success, To the Exeter Dairy; the High­ land Hill Dairy; Exeter Com­ munity Centres Board; to Mr. and Mrs. Doupe; Mrs. Norman Knox, Ian Fleming, Gih Dow, Don Jolly, Jack Smith, Lou Bail­ ey, the mayor and Mrs. Pooley, thanks for your assistance and your contributions. Co-operation and interest in our playground program of this type is a major factor in helping to give the children of Exeter a sound, well-rounded out pro­ gram for the summer months. Interested groups visiting and observing our big parade last Friday were playground super­ visors from Owen Sound, Han­ over, Goderich, Wingham and St. Marys. Contributors children and supervisors playgrounds would like to An old bachelor surprised his friends and married. A few months later the bridegroom was visiting among his former com­ panions when one of them ask­ ed: “John, tell us about this marryin’ business. Jes’ what kind of a match did you make?” “Well,” John replied, “I didn’t do as well as I expected." He paused and thought a moment. “And to tell you the truth, I don’t think she did, either,” NEW "LITTLE BOARD" FOR STOCK HOUSES-Broker- age offices throughout Canada may soon install the mag- netronic bid-ask display system now in use in several Toronto houses for the first time in the world. The system does not eliminate the chalk-markers such as Sandra Har­ nett, but flashes on a four-by-six board the recent bid and asked prices of 50 of the most popular trading stocks. The rest of the stocks will be treated by ticker or chalk board as usual. The magnetronic system will allow broker­ age employees to see the prices as soon as they are seen on the floor of the stock exchange. on.wife, 26c of a y, who s ago, is •er or dear iarti* 26* e1 iy .«■» ''............T.....».lown lopics Items of SoG’ml inrf Person*! Interest In and Around Exeter The Ex«tW Time*. Advocate |» alwm pleased to publl»h these Item*. y/.e and our reader* are interested,In you andl your friends. Phene 770, <» An employment agency was checking the references given by the applicant for an industrial job, “During his stay with you,” one former employer was asked, “was he a steady worker?” ‘‘Yes, steady in a way,” was - ,-----—the reply. “To tell you the truth, ■and medical officer, he was practically motionless.” i M.............. ..,.. ■ ,, ....^ ... I Exeter Roller | Skating Rink i There will be Roller Skating at! the Exeter Roller .Skating Rinkj Every Wed., FH. and Sat. Evenings | 8 to 11 p.m. j Saturday Afternoon ; 2 to 4 p.m, i COMING EVENTS Mr. and Mrs.' Warren May and family are holidaying at Blake. Mr. and Mrs. John Minnick of Lockport, N. Y., were Thurs­ day visitors with Mrs. Ernest Keyes and Mr. and Mrs. Norman' Kleinfeldt. Miss Viola Davidson of Otta­ wa spent a few days with Miss Ruby Miners last week. Judy Snelgrove, Arlene Love, Maryanne Lostell, Susan Dmney, Kathie Smith, Linda Johnston, Linda Walper, Carolyn Harris of James St, Sunday School are attending United Church girls camp this week. Mr, and Mrs, George Rether Jr., left Saturday to attend the wedding of the latter’s sister in Toronto. ' Mr. and Mrs. A: W. McLaugh­ lin of Gowanda, New York, visted over the weekend with Mrs. Jean Makins, Cpl. H. and Mrs. Dyck, Judy, Joan and Jim left on Tuesday for Whitehorse, Yukon. Mrs. Bessie Taylor who was a patient “in St, Joseph’s Hospi­ tal, London, has returned home much improved. Sgt. and Mrs. J. C. Moore of Trenton were visitors over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs, Emerson Cornish. Mrs. Anna Westlake visited for a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. William Passmore. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hunter, Betty Lou, Leila, Ruth and Mur­ ray of Calgary are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Delbridge and family. Mr. and Mrs, R, E. Keddy and daughters, Judy and Susan,. Ot­ tawa are visiting with Miss Net­ tie Keddy, On Friday they all motored to Fenton Mich., and also visited wtih Douglas Keddy in Sarnia returning to Exeter on Monday, Mrs. William Everatt, sister of Mrs. N. D. Knox, and son, Terence, of Leaside are visiting at the Rectpry. Horn* From California Trip Mr. and Mrs. William Gilfil- lan, Carling St,, have returned home after a motor trip to the Canadian West and the United States. The trip took them through fifteen states and four provinces. Several days were spent at Banff and also at San Francisco where they visited Mr .and 'Mrs. J. H. Clark. Mrs. Clark is Mr. Gilfillan’s sister Rev, and Mrs. Mervyn Love and Allan of Rydal Bank accompa­ nied them on the trip. ■Rev. N .D. Knox, Tommy, Norman and Peter are spending this week in New ‘ York city. They will return to Holyoke, Mass,, for a few days before coming home early in August. Mrs. Maurice Potvin and Mrs. L. Bissonnette of Montreal are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs, Herman Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ethering- ton attended the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Al­ lan Oehm of Shakespeare on Fri­ day. Mrs. Etherington and Mrs. Oehm are sisters. Mrs. Ethering­ ton poured tea at the reception in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Etherington attended in the evening. Miss Victoria Miners of the staff of the University of Sask­ atoon, Sask, visited with Mr. and Mr. Gordon Davis and Mr, and Mrs. Oscar Berry of Toron­ to, and Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Davis of London visited with Mr. Jos. Davis over the weekend. Mrs. Wm. Pybus and Miss Ruby Miners the past week and called on friends and relatives in the community. Bobby Johnson returned home on Sunday after holidaying in Hanover. Douglas Braithwaite re- turned with him to visit friends, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Pfafifij/ Mrs. E. Reeder Myrtle f Maxine attended the Parke-Ba'fBt tersby wedding in Hamilton on^T Friday. Maxine sang with Mr, ’ Battersby’s chojr, ALDON THEATRE Grand Bend FRIDAY A SATURDAY July 27 and 28 "ARTISTS ANb MODELS" (Vista Vision) (Color by Technicolor) Dean Martin and Jerry Lewie ★ Shirley McLean k Dorothy Malone COMICS * SUNDAY MIDNITE MONDAY & TUESDAY ' July 29, 30 and 31 "THE’ GIRL IN THE RED VELVET SWING" (Color by Deluxe, Cinemascope) (Adult Entertainment) ★ ★ k Ray Milland Joan Collins Farley Grainger COMICS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 "12 O'CLOCK HIGH" I ★ Gregory Peck ' THU RS., FRI. & SAT, August 2, 3 and 4 "THE COURT JESTER" (Vista ★ ★ ★ Vision, Technicolor) Danny Kaya Glynis Johns Angela Lansbury COMICS Two Shows — 7:30 and 9:30 Brownie's THEATRE CLINTON; ONTARIO Box Office Opens at 8 p.m. First Show at Dusk Shows Nightly, Rain or Clear2 Children Under 12 in Cars Fret PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE CALVARY CHURCH Evangelical United Brethren DASHWOOD Rev, W, F. Krotz, Minister Mrs. Ken McCrae, Organist Sunday, July 29 10:00 a.m.—“Fulfilling the Law” 11:05 a.m.—Sunday School Friday, July 27, 8 p.m.—Summer Christmas Tree . ' ' ' ' '<■ - !„ ■ MAIN STREET United Church Of Canada Rev. Alex'r Rapson, Minister Mrs. A, Willard, Organist 10:00 a.m.—Service of Worship (Beginners (ages 4-5) will with­draw during the second hymn, 19:00 a.tn.—The Nursery Class, ages1-3, in the Primary Department. 11:15 a.m.—The Church School Union Service With James Street A Welcome To All Sunday, July 29, 1956 9:45 a.m,—Sunday School 11:00 a,m.—Morning Worship 7:30 p.m.—Evangelstic Service “Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. — Bible Study and Prayer Thursday, 8:30 p.m. — Christ’s Ambassadors “Come and Worship With Us” Rev. L. W, Krause, Pastor 5 Miles East of Grand Bend 8.5 Miles West on No. 4 Highway on Crediton Road i 11 THE BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH Mr. John Moerman, Student Pastor 1:00 a.m.—Dutch Service James Street United Church Everybody Welcome Rev. I 4 THURSDAY & FRIDAY • July 26 and 27 "ADBOTT and COSTELLO MEET CAPTAIN KIDD" (Colour) k Bud Abbott and Lou Costelle Featurette: “Copters and Cows'.' (Cartoon) SATURDAY & MONDAY July 28 and 30 "CALAMITY JANE" (Colour) ★ Doris Day k Howard Keel (One Cartoon) SAT. NITE IS PRIZE NITE" Prizes to the Value of $50 PICNIC — Huron Waves House­ wives Picnic, Riverview Park, Exeter, Tuesday afternoon, Juiy 31. Everyone welcome. Bring your own picnic lunch, 26c. BAYFiEld dance — Dancing every Friday night, Bayfield Pavilion, Ken Wilboe’s Orches­ tra, Bayfield’s Summer Dante- land,................... 26 RECEPTION and dance for Mr. and Mrs. Ronald MacGregor, Kippcn, Bayfield Pavilion, Wed­ nesday, August 1, Nort.is OrcheS* tra, Everybody welcome. 26 "SHARE-THE-WEALTH" Bingo, Legion Hall, Hensail, Saturday, July 28, 9 p.m. Jackpot $90.00 in 58 .calls, $5.00 added each week until jackpot won, 14 regular games, 10<f a game. No admission. Sponsored by Hen- sail Legion, 26 iOWry,, ...nm ..... CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Samuel Kerr, B,A„ B,D. Minister 9:00 a.m.—Sunday School 10:00 a.m,—Morning Worship Sermon Subject: “Look at that Man” ZION CHURCH Evangelical United Brethren CREDITON Glen R. Strome, Minister a.m.—Worship Formula For Faith" a.m.—Sunday School Rev. 10:00 . “A lltoo THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Rev, N. th Knox, E.A., Rector THvitt Mettibrihl; Exeter Tenth Sunday After Trinity Sunday, August 5 8:00 a.m,—Holy Communion H:3o a.m.^Hmy communion MENNON1TE MISSION . THAMES ROAD EXETER Sunday School 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 'Teach Me Thy Truth', O Lord' Supt,: Stanley Sauder, Zurich THURSDAY & FRIDAY July 26 and 27 "SO BIG" k Jane Wyman k Sterling Hayden -------------------4--------------- SATURDAY A MONDAY July 28 and 30 "CHARGE AT FEATHER RIVER" k Guy Madison k Frank Lovejoy TUESDAY A WEDNESDAY July 31 and August 1 "MISSION OVER KOREA" •A- John Hodiak ★ John Derek k Audrey Trotter (Two Cartoons) Tuesday — "DOLLAR" NITE $1,00 Admits a Carload! THURSDAY ONLY—August 2 "HIS MAJESTY O'KEEFE" ★ Burt Lancaster (Two Cartoons) THAMES ROAD UNITED CHURCH ReVk W» J. Moores, Pastor ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH DASHWOOD Pastor: Rev, C. Klages, Moncton 2:00 p.m.—Sunday School 3:oo p.m.—Service Ordination-Installation service of Pastor Kenneth Zorn. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday, July 29 10:00 a.m-—Morning Service Student, W. Lootsma, English 2:00 p.m.—Service Rev, G, Y. Gloyteifta, Dutch TUESDAY A WEDNESDAY July 31 and August 1 "THE MOONLIGHTER" ★ Barbara Stanwyck ★ Fred MacMurray THURSDAY & FRIDAY August 2 and 3 "KETTLES AT WAIKIKI" k Marjorie Main ★ Percy Kilbride ¥ "SIX SUNDAY MlDNITE SATURDAY & MONDAY August 4, 5 and 6 BRIDGES TO CROSS'* * Tony Curtis k Julie Adams TUESDAY A WEDNESDAY • August (7 and 8 "SIGN OF THE FAGAN" (Cinemascope) k Jeff Chandler k Rita Gam FRIDAY ONLY—August 3 LAUGH NIGHT "KIDDIES1 SPECIAL" All Cartoon & Comedy Show (2 Doubles — 8 Singles) Free Popcorn for the Kiddies from 8 to 9:30 p.ml SATURDAY ONLY—August 4 . "GUN FURY" (Colour) k Rock Hudson ★ Donna1 Reed (Two Cartoons) SUNDAY MIDNITE A MONDAY August 5 and 6 ( "DRIVE A CROOKED ROAD" ★ Mickey Rooney ★ Dianne Foster (Two Cartoons ' Church Service EVERY SUNDAY MORNING at 8:00 p.m. Auspices: Clinton Ministerial Association I