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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1956-12-31, Page 3eve- COMING EVENTS LEGION MEMORIAL HALL Plan To Attend Our Annual Ladies Bring Sandwiches or Codkies Batten, Mr. and of Win- Comments About Kirkton By MRS. HAROLp DAVIS IWf : >Theatre PHONE 421 Previews Its Coming Attractions 2 BONN HILLIER North-End Supertest at the EXETER ARENA Admission: Adults 350, Children 250 DANCE Every Saturday Night EXETER LEGION MEMORIAL HAUL SPOT DANCES DANCING 9-12 — ADMISSION 75(! Leather Jackets and Jeans Not Permitted Exeter Legion Hall Noise Makers Balloons Lunch ADMISSION S1.2S PER PERSON May the old year leave you with many pleasant memories the New Year bring many happy days. MUSIC BY CLARENCE PETRIE and his Night Hawks "SKATE THE OLD YEAR OUT AND THE NEW YEAR IN" MON., TUJES, A WED. December 31, January 1 end "FOREVER DARLING" * Lucille Ball ★ pesi Arna? CARTOON management and staff1 to all their best wishes Happy, Prosperous and extend for a Peaceful New Year, Usborne Farmer jControversies Mark 1956 Funeral service for Andrew Campbell, 80, who died at his home on Andrew St, on Friday will be held on Monday from the Hopper-Hockey funeral home with Rev. Alex Rapson officiat­ ing. A native of Tuckersmith Town­ ship Mr, Campbell farmed in Usborne Township until moving to Exeter 27 years ago. In 1903 he Was married to Marian Mon- tieth who survives. He was a member and former elder of Main Street United church and of the Canadian Order of Foresters. Surviving besides his widow are three sons, Harold of Van­ couver; Eric of Exeter; and Miller of London and a brother, Archie, of Washington State. US.A. Burial will be in Exeter cem­ etery. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson of Pontiac, Mich., have been visiting with Mrs. H- Copeland and. Miss E. Copeland this past week. A Christmas- party was held in the basement of the Anglican Church Saturday evening for the children of the Sunday School. The Junior classes pre­ sented a short program. Lunch was served and Santa Claus paid his annual visit. The pupils of Kirkton Public School held their Christmas con­ cert in Aberdeen Hall Wednes­ day evening. The children pre­ sented a fine variety of recita­ tions, dialogues, songs, etc. under the direction of their teacher, Miss Watson. Mrs. Fred Switzer accompanied the child­ ren at the piano, Mr. Jack Swit­ zer was chairman for the ning. Shipka Christmas Visitors Mr. John Lamport and Debbie of Toronto visited over the week­ end with Mrs, Lamport and Tom. Mr. and Mrs, Walter Fassold of London were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Milton Ratz. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Russell and sons spent Sunday with relatives in Essex. FILM~The Martin Luther film will be shown to the Grand Bend United Church at the evening service on Sunday, January 6, under the auspices of the County L.O.L., at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. 31c SLIDES — On Friday evening, January 4, Mrs. Mansell Mason will show her slides taken on her recent visit to her daughter, Mrs. Jack Paton, at Los Angeles, Cal., to the town hall, Grand Bend, at 8.30 p,m„ under The auspices of the Grand Bend Library Board. There will also be community singing. 31c Midnight ICE SKATING Mon. Dec. 31 - Tues. Jan. 1 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Continued from Page 1 increased costs. Hensaii let a $112,500 contract for a new public scuoul, A $47,000 school wus completed in Mount Carmel. Hay School Area Board ap­ proved construction of a $31,uoo addition to Zurich Public bchooL School taxes rose throughout the area; the high school rate jumped two mills; Exeter’s levy went up two mills and a number ot other increases were neces­ sary throughout the area, The district high school set two records during 1957—85 per­ cent of the students won promo­ tions .and graduates captured $2,300 in special awards. Students themselves initiated two new scholarships for the school, valued at $100 each. They will be provided annually by the student council and the paper staff. ’ The spelling bee among public school pupils was revived with Carol Gibbons winning the championship for the inspector­ ate, Controversy continues over the construction of a central school for McGillivray with opposition forces, still, apparently, .in the majority. If the school ever wins approval, .however, it will be the first in the area and will prob­ ably lead to others. Agriculture Hog producers’ campaign to establish an open market was the chief development in the agriculture industry. The cam­ paign started in Huron towards the end of the year and ap­ peared to have a fair chance of success. Vegetable growers were able to maintain, or increase, prices for their products through their marketing board. A panel of turnip industry experts predicted there was a potential market of over 100,- 000,000 people for this commod­ ity. A Granton youth, Don Pullen, won the Queen’s Guineas. Huron County’s 4-H program was the largest in history and a number of significant national and provincial awards were won by uts members. Murray Daw­ son, R.R. 1 Hensall, was named 4-H citizen of the year. First irrigation in Huron County was started on a Clinton farm, A' champion Hereford bull, winner at the Calgary stock’ show, was imported to the county by Hirtzel Bros., Credi­ ton. Spring rains caused consider­ able erosion and delayed sowing but a hot, dry fall helped to1 recuperate losses. Religion Highlight of religious activity —which plays a major part in the life of the community—was the South Huron Crusade for Christ this summer. This evan­ gelistic campaign — co-sponsored by almost all ot the churches in the area—attracted nearly 20,000 people, encouraging church lead­ ers to plan a similar campaign during 1957. Main Street United Church, Exeter, underwent a major re­ decoration program; Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church con­ tinued its restoration plan, and a number of other churches financed significant improve­ ments. Parsonages, too, were renovated. , Indicative of a renewed inter­ est among laymen of the church was the success of a number of men’s church organizations, in- Elimville —-Continued from Page 2 ton, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cun­ nington and Janet with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Vogan of Moles- worth, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kerslake, Edwin, Donnie and Joyce with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Webber of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bell and Carol Ann, Mrs. Philip Murch with Mr. Alvin Pym of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Routly and family with Mr. and. Mrs. Summers of St. Marys. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Joints and family with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Johns, Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Skin­ ner and family with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rundle - of ThamesMrs. Arthur Rundle - of Road. Mr. and Mrs, John Sharon and Helen with Mrs. Emerson Penhale chelsea. Senior Citizens Tuesday, Jan, 8 8:00 p.m. Hank Norris and His Orchestra Exetor tax rate jumped three mills to a record 65 this year. New dump ground was purchas­ ed ip Hay township which Jed to settlement of the lawsuit. An oiling program was started on the roads. A new firm, Exeter Furniture i Limited, took over the Jensen •plant with promise of a bright eluding the A.O.T.S. of James Street. ' Entertainment t i Disbanding pf the Huronia Male Chorus ended an erg of „ popular entertainment, notably ( the operettas, .but there were other developments which helped : tp offset this toss. ; The Exeter Drama Club grew ’future : considerably stronger with the . successful presentation of two <“umciRalihaf comedies, and three one-act! ’•** plays. ; vat was described as tins Mesi An iiii? jpruvtooe, j The SHDHS commencement | ■ v-.i-L, www w* -ww - ■.........’-w most ’successful to history and j PjanA “Peter Rabbit/ tically received. Other major attractions in the area included the Zurich cen­ tennial, Hensall. Ktosmen’s On­ tario Bean Festival, Exeter KtoS- men’s Dominion Day Celebra­ tion. Ausgbi* Authority Chief project of the Authority, the-Morrison Dam, was postpon­ ed when it was unable to reach a satisfactory agreement on a contract. Officials hope, however, to build the dam this spring after new tenders are called. Work began on the develop­ ment of the Pinery as a public park. The Authority made plans to start the development * of ,a model valley and to sponsor new programs on land use and farm planning. General Developments Exeter and Hensall communi­ ties approved participation in (the regional industrial promotion program. ... . Twenty-five women’s groups in the community urged govern­ ment action to crimes. ; CNR passenger discontinued on Wtogham line. Health Minister _____ _____ South Huron Hospital “the clean­ est I’ve ever seen.” The district experienced one of its severest winters, with sleet storms doing over $75,000 damage throughout the area. Several communities were, with­ out hydro for over 24 hours.. A new Preliminary Flying Training School was established at Centralia with Chipmunks re­ placing Harvards as trainers. Exeter *■ and three one-act1 The district’s largest super- piays. | market was opened in Hensall, The South Huron Music Festi- which boasted the largest .popu- val was described as “among latl°h increase of all district the hest in the province." • communities. The SHDHS commencement | Those who favored stricter variety show was one of the (Policing methods won the con- most successful in history and trpversy, at Grand Bend and Exeter Public School’s operetta, I r$smts indicated that a better “Peter Rabbit/’ was enthusias-1 mass of tourist was being at- ‘ ‘ ’ traded, Council is making plans to improve the resort’s harbour in 1957- Message From Woodham By MRS. ARTHUR RUNDLE prevent sex service was the London- Martin called Report From Grand Bend By MRS. E. KEOWN Prominent DC Dies in States J. 8. Clubtoe, 72, chiropractor for 25 years died suddenly De­ cember 20, in Los Angeles, Cal- Hernia where he had practised since leaving Toronto m 1946. He was president of the To­ ronto Chiropractic College in 1922-23 and of the Ontario Chiro- Tha 31, Thames Road Mr. and Mrs* William Thomson of Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Jeffery, Mr. and Mrs. William Rohde and family spent Wed­ nesday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thomson, of Woodham. Mr. and Mrs. James Andersen GlNGKRlCH S_, ...z, HEATING ENGlMHR jU*U V* WlR Mmacm UfflTB* «Uk M. * a »<practic for 15 yegrs. He helped | s&ng Graham of Cromart?’ to establish the Canadian Me- and l£m William ^er?u monal Chiropractic College in $On withiMr and mA™ Clayton Toronto serving as its first.dm Of &dXn. * 3 i Mr. and Mrs. Harrv Coates He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Parsons of Exeter. The funeral service will be conducted ’ from the Ralph Day funeral home, Toronto and the body brought to Exeter for bur­ ial in Exeter cemetery. The Story In Shipka < PLEASE LET US KNC^ZX THE WHOLE YEAR WOU8HJ > WHAT 6 EP VICE ~ WE CAN REHPEJ? VPU Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coates and family of Eden, Mr. and Mrs, Harold Jeffery and Ross, Mr .and Mrs. Charles Jeffery, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Jeffery, Barry and Billy with Mr, and Mrs. Glenn Jeffery. Mr. and Mrs, Tony Shulman, Marcia and Mark of Embro, Mr, and Mrs. Allan Wanner of Sarnia, Mrs, Norman Knight and Bob, Mr, and Mrs. Tom Haley of Seaforth with Mr, and Mrs, Ernest Pym. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jeffery and Douglas with Mr. and Mrs. Doug Rivers of Exeter, (GINGERICHS Slighting Plumbing NING ’AIR CONDITIONING ?UiPM£NT<kSUPPLl($ LECTRICAL R1PAIRIN6 WOTOR Rf WINDING Dr. C. B, Sanders, Mrs, Sand­ ers, Janet and David of Welland, Dr. B, ganders and Mrs. Sanders ot Toronto, Mrs. Ida Sanders of London and Mr. and Mrs. R. Creech of Exeter with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Finkbeiner and Mrs. Mclvoy. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Scholles, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes and Mr. Stuart Gim of London with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ratz, Don and Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Norman McCal­ lum and Billie and Miss Eleanor Sharpe of London, Mr, and Mrs. Matt Sweitzer with Mr, and Mrs. Verne Sharpe and Glen, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gunning ^.,?r^nton with Mr- and Mrs, Cliff Russell and sons. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Baker and Eunice of St.-Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Neil and Gerald of Ailsa Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Ken­ neth Baker and family with Mrs. Major Baker. • Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Anger and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elton Com­ fort and Roy, Misses Helen and Elsie Comfort and friends of Fenwick with Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Sweitzer, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pickering and their famil­ ies. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Costello and family of Montreal with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gaiser, Joanne and Jon, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Dietrich of Windsor with Mr. and Mrs. Lome Dietrich and family. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Guenther and Janet, Mr. and Mrs. Her­ bert Harlton with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Nicholson and family -at Courtright. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Baum­ garten with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Brown at Bothwell. Mr, and Mrs. Ervin Ratz, Larry and Glenn with her mother, Mrs. Thomas Isaac, at Greenway. Mr. and Mrs. Wray Sweitzer, Ron and Barbara with Mr. and i Mrs. Jack Smith at Woodham. Mrs. Lamport with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Charlton at Ilder- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ratz, Joan and Paul with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott and family at London. * Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dietrich and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Pickering and family with Mr. and Mrs. John Shank at Park­ hill. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sheppard and Dave with Mr. and Mrs. Art Thompson at Lieury. " Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ratz, David and Judy with Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Stokes at London. Mr. and Mrs. Ross- Love, Don, Clare and Kathryn with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hardy and family at Lucan. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Datars, June and Janet of Grand Bend, Miss Bernice Ronson of Ottawa, Miss Bev/Jrly Ravelle of London, Mr. Don Odbert of Stratford, ABLM Don Love of Halifax, Miss Maude Hodgtos and Mr. Mansell Hodgins were Sunday visitors (With Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love,- Clare and Kathryn. (znce agoin, with the approach of the New Year, we resolve to serve you cheerfully, courteously, and to the best of our ability. JOLLY Radio, TV & Electric Exeter Mr. .and Mrs. Arnold Hern and family were Christmas vis­ itors in Windsor with the form­ er’s brother, Mr. Clayton Hern. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Vodden with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cam­ eron of Seaforth. Miss Noreen Walkom with her mother, Mrs. Walkom, Russel- dale, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stephens and Donald with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Chisholm at Tilbury. Mr. and Mrs. Norris Webb and family with Mr. and Mrs. Small at St. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Switzer with Mr. and Mrs. Carman Switzer, St. Marys. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Doupe and Grace, Mr. and Mrs, Preston Morrison, Kirkton, Mr. and Mrs. Roy McCurdy, St. Marys, with Mr. and Mrs. Ira McCurdy, Ross and Reg. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moun­ tain, St. Marys, with Mrs. M, Copeland. Rev. J. and Mrs, Cook and Jack, Arkona, Mrs. Ada Butters, Woodham, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rodd with Mr.'and Mrs. Geo. Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs, George Levy, Thames Rd., Mr. and Mrs. Ed­ win Brine, Base Line, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hazelwood, Jim­ mie, Gary, Stephen and Melvin George with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hazelwood. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hopkins, Science Hill, Mrs. Alvada Hop­ kins, Mitchell with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Hopkins and Ada. Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Skinner and family, Munro, Misses Blanche and Rhea Mills and Edgar, Mr. and Mrs. L. Funnel and family of Woodstock with Mrs. Roy Kirk and Lome. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rundle, Mr. and -Mrs. Wray Sweitzer, Ron and Barbara, Shipka, Mr. .and Mrs,-Verne Smith and Ver-, la, Exeter* with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith, Mr. Arlo Copeland, Kirkton, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hodgson, Shirley and,Joyce of Ailsa Craig with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jaques. Mr. and 'Mrs. Ray Stephen and family of Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Brine and Nancy, St. Marys with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Brine.Mr. Morris Baker, George­ town, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Dewar on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Grott, Jo­ anne and Betty, Toronto, are holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Dewar. Mr. anc&Mrs. Robert Rundle, Jim and Jack were Sunday vis­ itors with Mrs. W. Payne and Jim Payne, in London. Mr. Ron Chatten of Elora is spending his Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vic Chatten and Barbara. Mr. ■ and Mrsi Vic Chatten, Ron and Barbara, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wes­ ley Shier at Granton, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Lambert and family of Flipt, Mich., Mrs. Mary Jaques, s£ent Christmas Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jaques. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Brine and Donald were Sunday visitors with Mrs. M. Copeland and Jean. Mr. Archie Chatten of London visited with his mother, H. Chatten, on Sunday. Bus* Line Concert The Base Line school their Christmas concert on day evening of last week. Mr. Harold O’Brien was master of ceremonies. The pupils put on a fine concert of choruses, plays, piano and vocal, solos under the direction of their teacher, Miss Bell- and the music teacher, Mr. Harley of Mitchell, after which Santa arrived with his many gifts and candy making ib a happy ending for the children. At the end of the program ‘a presentation was held for Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Brine of the Base Line. An address was read by Clare Ki ton and Billie Spcncc and Ross Liston presented Mr. and Mrs. Brine with a coffee table and an electric Clock, Woodham School Concert Miss Barley and pupils pre­ sented their annual Christmas concert in the Orange Hall on Tuesday evening. The program consisted of choruses by the school with MrL H. L. Sturgis, Exeter, as pianist, recitations, musical numbers and plays. Doris Mills and Peter Garten- burg introduced the numbers, after which Santa arrived in his usual good humor and dis­ tributed the presents from a nicely decorated tree. He Was assisted by the senior pupils. W.M.S, To Pack Balot The Christmas meeting of the W.M.S. Was held in the church basement on Thursday with 17 member^ present, Mrs, A. Dew­ ar, president, presided ahd the meeting opehed with a Carol “Silent Night" after which a Christmas candle-lighting cere­ mony Was conducted by the president assisted by Mrs. J. Slade, Mrs: W. Wilson, Mrs, A, Rundle, Mrs. G. Wilson, Mrs. A. Butters, Mrs, I, McCurdy and Mrs. M. Cnnftlanrl- Gifts I Among those entertaining their families for Christmas were: Mrs. Sarah Hamilton had as guests, Mrs. Clara Manore of London, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Patterson and sons of Sund- ridge. With Mr. and Mrs. W,. Dewey at Red Gables Were Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Dewey and fam­ ily of Forest, Mr. and Mrs. M. Larkin and family of Parkhill, Mrs. Leo. Coughlin and family of Grand Bend, and a member of the RCAF at Centralia. With Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gill were 25 members‘ of their family, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. David Leigh and fam­ ily of Kitchener, Mrs. Ella Pat­ terson and Mrs. Harold Noonan, both of Windsor. With Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Payne at Merrywood Farm were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith from Picton. With Mr. and Mrs, Eric Mc­ Ilroy was Mr. Clinton Hodgins of Clandeboye. With Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baird were Mr. and Mrs. Emery Mason of Maicam, Sask., fMr. and Mrs. L. Mason and Diane of Grand Bend, Mr. Arnold and Miss Shirley Mason of Paris, Messrs. Delbert Mason and Billie Baird of London. With Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johnson, were Miss Beulah Holt of Windsor and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Holt and family of Thed­ ford.With Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Ravelle were Mr. and -Mrs. Mervin Ravelle of London. With Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Stur­ devant, Mr. and Mrs. Alec Love and daughter Holly, Mr. and Mrs. Colin Love and Jerry of Shipka, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Love and Dannie, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Love and daughters, all of Harp- ley, Mr. and Mrs. Ellison Whit­ ing and family of Parkhill, Mrs. Mary Gill, and Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Love of Grand Bend. With Mr, and Mrs. Mansell Mason were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McCracken, son and daughter, of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Jun­ ior Mason and Wendy of Wind­ sor, Miss Pauline Mason, Mr. Jack Paton and Mr, Jack Royt of London. With Miss Miss Muriel _,— — -------- and Mr, and Mrs. Geo, Yeo of Detroit. With Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gill, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Rams­ den and daughter Sharon of Toronto. Among those spending Christ­ mas away from home were: Mr. and Mrs. Herman Des- jardine and family with Mr. and Mrs. Leesum Desjardine, Exe­ ter.Mr. and Mrs. Wally Dcs.iar- dine, Sharon and Buddy with relatives in London, Mr. and Mrs, Alec Hamilton and Bradley with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wein at Crediton. Mrs. Wm. Patterson with Mr. and Mrs, Roy Scott, Sarnia. Cpl. and Mrs. Neil Chamber- lain, Nancy and Jolm with rel­ atives in Sarnia, later gbing to Arkona visiting With Cpl. Cham­ berlain’s parents. Miss Setty Dalton and Mr, James Dalton, Jr., of tendon, and Mr, Erank Daltoii of Tor­ onto spent the Christmas week­ end at their homo in town. Mr. ~ “ sbont Mary Mrs. Luther __ _____ Mr. and Mrs. Everett Desjar­ dine, Dianm Forest, Mr. and Mary Yeo were Fallis of Sarnia, Wm, Baker ; of Toronto the weekend with Mrs. Gill and his daughter, Mansford Luther, Mr. and family. 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