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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-01-01, Page 88 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 1st, 1948 Presentation Miss Pauline Follick Christmas in Newtonbrook Toronto. spent and and Dance EXETER OPERA HOUSE for MR. AND MRS. GERALD PROUT Week of Prayer Week of Prayer will be held in Exeter next week with service in James St. United church Monday, Jan. Sth. with Rev. IL J. Mahoney Trivitt Memorial Jan. 7th, with speaker: and in church Friday, C. L. Langford Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Taman spent Christmas in London. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hopper, Bat and Joan spent Christmas with rel­ atives at Wingham. Geo. S. Beavers, of Russel­ ls visiting with his brother, B. W. F. Beavers. and Mrs. Gordon Lamport, relatives I Tapp, of Detroit, visit­ sister, Miss Mary Tapp. Mi’s. A. Snelgrove and Christmas at Strathroy. E. ana ivirs. Soutlicott, Jim, of Oil City, spent, as speaker; in church Wednesday, Rev. H. J. Snell as Main St. United Jan. 9th with Rev. as speaker. fv Flannigan’s Orchestra Mr. J. H, Jones is confined to his home through illness. Mr. and Mrs. E. Arbor, Michigan, few days with Mr. and Mrs, E. Harvey, » Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kestle and Susan, of Hamilton, and Mrs. Pom- ! eroy, of London, spent Christmas . with Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Kestle. ; Christmas visitors with Mr, and Mrs. J. Luxton were Miss Ruby Wood, of Ridgetown, and Mr. Fred Luxton, of Western University, London. Mrs. Kenneth MacLean left to spend some time with her sister, Miss Dunning, of Cumberland, also with her brother, Dr. Dunning, of Ottawa. Mr. Sydney West,- of Ottawa, spent Christmas with his mother, Mrs. S. West. Mr. and Mrs. Harry West, of Sarnia, were here for Boxing Day. Mr. Thos. ed with his Mr. and Judy spent Rev, R. Jack and Christmas with the former’s moth­ er, Mrs. C. A. Southcolt. F.O. Gilbert and. Mrs Gilbert and little soil, Gai spent the Christ­ mas holidays with the former’s parents ill Sa'ult Ste Marie. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Whiting* Maryjane and David, of Toronto, are spending New Years with Mr. and Mrs. C. S. MacNaughton. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Keyes, of town, and Mrs. Pearl Keyes, of Shipka, spent Christmas with Rev. and Mrs. Turner, of Goderich. Mr, Freeman McGill, of London, and Mr. and Mrs, Howard McLean and Shirley, of Melbourne, spent Boxing Day with Miss Tenie Mc­ Curdy. S. Moon of Ann are spending a ' '■ E. C.Items of Social and Personal Interest . , , In iand Around Town The Times-Advocate is .always pleased to publish items of personal interest. We and our readers are interested in you and your friends , , Phone 31W Mr. dale, Mr. Mr. of London, visited with in town for Christmas. Mr. Wesley Vale, of Mt. Albert spent a few days with his brother, Mr. Win. Vale, of Exeter North. Mr, and Mrs. F, G. Forrester and daughter Dorothy spent the Christ­ mas holidays in Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. J. Sandvik, of Am- herstburg, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs, Reg. Beavers for Christ­ mas. K. Lampman Norwich- Of Toronto, May, of Binbrook, spent with his parents, Wm. May. visitors with Mr. Mrs. Wm. Horney were Mr. Mrs. Harold Jones, of Kippen, Mr, and Mrs. Amos Ferguson Doris, of Ilderton. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Appleton spent Christmas Day in St. Marys with tlieir daughter and son-in-law and grandson, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Noels and Dalton. Mrs. Mildred Batson, Onalee Kieth of London spent Christ- with Mr.and Mrs. E. and Mrs. Batson’s Thomas Harvey. Miss Shirley Langford, onto, and Miss Doris Langford, of London, spent Christmas with tlieir parents, Rev, C. L, and Mrs. Langford at the Rectory. Mr. and Mrs. F. Cook and Doug­ las, of Detroit, Miss Vera Kestle, of Windsor, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kestle, of London, spent Christinas with Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Kestle. Mr. Fred Ford and Miss Sander- of Toronto, spent Christmas former’s mother, Mrs. W. Mrs. Ford returned with spend New Years in Tor- Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. J. spent Christmas at Miss Pat Doyle, the guest of Miss Janet Kestle. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McTavish and child spent Christmas in Strat­ ford. Mrs. A. days with in London, •Mr. and family Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Passmore, of Forest, were recent visitors with relatives in town. Miss Phyllis Kerslake, don, spent the Christmas with her parents. Miss -Sara Jackson, of spent Christmas with her Mrs. Emma Sutton. Mrs. Thomas Harvey ing a few days with her in of her mother, and friends. Toronto, is at the home is Gordon Christmas and Mrs. Recent Win. Mr. and. and and and EUCHRE— will he held by the Eastern Star on Friday evening, January 16th, in the chapter rooms. All Masons and Mason’s wives to­ gether with all Eastern Star mem­ bers, and wives and husbands are cordially invited to attend. Please keep this date in mind and plan to attend. 30 or 2* Murray spent the holi- her son and daughter EVERYBODY WELCOME Leavitt's Previews its Coming Attractions (Weather Permitting) AT EXETER ARENA Note NEW YEAR’S EVE RESERVATIONS ONLY Mrs. K. G. Cowell and were at Tillsonburg for DINE DANCE Spruce Grove Inn .Open Every Night THEATRE WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY December 31, January 1 M.G.M.’s ‘Song of the Thin Man’ — Mystery Comedy — ® William Powell ® Myna Loy ® Keenan Wynn — Added Attraction — ‘Bonnie Lassie’ Technicolor Featurette PRICES JANUARY 1st Adults 42c Children 25c Including Tax FRIDAY and SATURDAY SATURDAY MATINEE January 2, 3 Matinee at 2:30 p.m. Perils of Pauline’ Technicolor Musical Comedy- ® Betty Hutton © John Lund ® William Bemarest I EVENING PRICES Adults 42c Children 25c MATINEE PRICES Adults 30c Children 15c Including Tax Please Note: Commencing January 1st, . adult prices will be 42c in­ cluding tax except for special pic­ tures. MON., TUES., WEDNES. AND WEDNESDAY MATINEE January 5. 6, 7 Matinee at 2:30 p.m. ‘Forever Amber’ ADULT ENTERTAINMENT —— Special Technicolor Feature — © Linda Darnell ® Cornell Wilde © Richard Green © George Sanders Evening Price: SI.20 Matinee Price: ' Including Tax Mr. and Mrs. Harry Parsons, of Amherstburg, spent the week-end with town. Cpl. Art Quinn Christinas relatives and in to Wed., Dec. 31 —9 to 12 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 1 —8 to 10 p.m. Sat., Jan. 3 — 2 to 4 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. Tues., Jan. 6 —8 to 10 p.m. Wed., Jan. 7 -—8 to 10 p.m. Sat., Jan. 10 — 2 to 4 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday Night DANCING OPERA HOUSE, EXETER Sat, Jan. 3rd FRANKIE TRAHER (formerly of the Casa Royal Orchestra) featuring LES. GLENNIE on vocals and JOE BADALATO, pianist Dancing 9 p.m. to 12 p.m. Admission 50c The Canadian Legion, Exeter Branch 167 ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND Wishes You All a HAPPY NEW YEAR « FRIDAY and SATURDAY January 2nd, 3rd ‘Hit the Hay’ ® Judy Conova — On Same Program — “LAWLESS EMPIRE” ® Charles Starrett MONDAY and TUESDAY January Sth, 6th ‘California’ Starring Three of Your Favourites ® R. Milland © Barbara Stanwyck © Barry Fitzgerald CARTOON — NEWSREEL Friday and Saturday—Two Shows Commencing 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday—One Show Commencing 8:15 p.m. ADMISSION 35c AND 15c Hockey EXETER ARENA First Game at 7:30 __ ___ returned Rockcliffe Monday after spending Christmas with his wife and family in town. ■Mr. George E. Beavers, of Mor­ risburg, spent Saturday and Sun­ day with his father, Mr. B. W. F. Beavers. , Mr. and Mrs. Win. Sweitzer cele­ brated Christmas with their family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wray Sweitzer at Shipka. •Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gladman and four children, of Winnipeg, spent Christmas with the former’s father, Mr. F. W. Gladman. Mrs, (Rev.) C. Howard Bentall, of Toronto, and Mrs. Chas. Bentall of Vancouver, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Ted. Buswell. Mr. and Mrs. A. Fleischauer and two children IT. Black, of mas visitors John Norry. Mr. and Mrs. A. family, of North Helen Buswell, visiting Buswell for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Floody and David, of Sarnia, spent Christ­ mas with Mr. and Mrs. E. Linden­ field. Mrs. Floody and David are remaining for the holidays. Mr. Aquilla- Sheere, of Lansing, Mich., is spending the holidays at the home of his brother, Mr. Frank Sheere. His daughter, Mrs. Amos Parker, of Lansing, is visiting here this week. Miss Gwenneth Jones was in Stratford Saturday when members of the staff of the Prout & Gar­ wood store were treated to a party in the Hamilton tea room. Bonuses and gifts followed a turkey dinner. Miss Jones was a member of the staff at the Grand Bend summer store. Week-end guests with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Fraser were Misses Mar­ garet Stewart, of Ailsa Craig; Mar­ garet Hendry, of Brucefield; Esther Young, of Wallaceburg and Messrs. Clarence Grainger, of Wallaceburg; Arnold Earl, of Waterloo; Arthur Warren, of Georgetown and Cameron Hendry, Mrs. quite a her son Helen, town, business trip in connection with the plastic eye and came on to Exeter to visit his mother. He returned to Toronto Monday night. Miss Mary VanCamp, of Ottawa, is spending the holiday week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. VanCamp. Miss I. VanCamp, of London, and Mr. Harold Yates, of Toronto, and daughter, Dawn, of New Market, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. VanCamp. Miss Dawn Yates is remaining on a visit. W. C. and Mrs. Pearce were pri­ vileged to celebrate Christmas at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Wm. Gaiser and Mr. Gaiser at Cred- iton with all the family attending, Mr. and Mrs. W. Redmond and Bill of Grosse lie, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pearce, of Brantford; Dr. J. E. and Mrs. Whiting and Billy, of Bella Coolo, B. C., Miss Eva of Exe­ ter and Ellis, of London. On the 26th the Whitings started their jour­ ney home by way of the U.S. Guests of Mrs. Alice Mitchell for Christdas were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Johns and son, Earl and daughter, Betty and Bill Salmon, of London; Mr. and Mrs. Murray Moore and Sandra, of Toronto. This year Christmas was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith. Miss Geraldine Prout arrived in time for dinner and everyone fully en­ joyed themselves. A family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Volk, of Usborne, for Christmas when their eight daughters with their families, two sons and thir­ teen grandchildren met in re-union for the first time in fourteen years. They are Mrs. Delos Steb­ bins, of Grand Bend; Mrs. Ru­ dolph Becker, Mrs. Walter Weston of Hay Twp.; Mrs. Cameron, of Ailsa Craig; Mrs. Leonard Doxsee, of Toronto; Mrs1. E. Thiel, of Windsor; Mi’s. Lester Desjardine, Fullarton; Mrs. A. Mitchell, of Kirkton; and Alvin and Charles at home. and Mr. and Mrs. W. London, were Christ- with Mr. and Mrs. R. Ellsmere and Bay, and Miss .... . .. of Toronto, are with Mr. and Mrs, A. E. of Brucefield. Alice Mitchell received surprise on Sunday when W. J. Mitchell and his wife of Winnipeg, arrived in Mr. Mitchell was sent on a W. A. Gibson The funeral of the late William Albert Gibson, who died at the home of his son William, about two miles south of Exeter, was held Saturday afternoon from the Hop­ per-Hockey ed by Rev, Mr. Gibson week in his ill for more funeral chapel conduct* Mr. Weir, of Centralia, died Wednesday of last 90th year. He had been of Lon- holidays London, aunt, is spend­ daughter, London. Montreal, Mrs. Mildred Batson Mrs. Gladys Smith, spent the week with Mrs. A. Saundercock Mrs. A. Rose, of spending the holiday of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Broderick. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Taman and family, of Listowel, spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Taman. Mr. and Mrs. Al Chambers and three children, of London, Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Winer. Miss Margaret Willard is ing a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. London. Miss June Gordon, spent Christmas with at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Soutlicott. Mr. and Mrs. James Lawson spent Christmas with Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Lawson and children at Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. William Sanders and Norma spent Christmas in Belmont with Mr. and Mrs. If. C. Truemner. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Snell and. Miss Jean Snell, R.N., of London, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs, Clarisse Snell. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Taylor, of Sarnia, spent Christmas with the .former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hector Taylor. Mr.. Thos. Appleton spent Christ­ mas Day in St. granddaughter, Mr. Noels and son- Dr. and Mrs. A. of Richmond Hill, day with the latter’s mother, Mrs. Rose H. Russell. Mrs. Mary Willard has returned to Mitchell after spending several weeks visiting her children in town and vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Emmett, of London, spent the Christmas holi­ days with "the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fraser. Mr. Errol Raymond and Miss Hazel Kerslake, of Toronto, spent the Christmas holidays at the lat­ ter’s home in Usborne, Miss Olive Wood, of Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Murdoch, of Hamilton, spent Christmas Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wood- Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Inglis family, of Cayuga, and Mrs. ‘ “ ----- spent Amos Mr. spent here. Mrs. Creech visited in town Satur­ day afternoon. Dr. A. D. and Mrs. McLagan, of Preston, and Dr. O. G. and Mrs. Tremner and Virginia, of Strath­ roy spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Winer. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Plumsteol and Miss Eleanor Plumsteel, of Clinton, were the guests of Rev.( H. J. and Mrs. Snell at the James St. parsonage on Sunday. Miss Evelyn Howard,' of Toron­ to, spent Christmas vacation at her home in town. She and her father were guests of relatives at Brucefield .and at Bayfield. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bird, of Osh- awa, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pooley. Ruth Anne and Linda Dykeman, of Usborne, visited with them on Saturday. •Mr. and Mrs. V. i J. Kestle and Janet spent Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kestle and visited for a couple of days with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Trevethick, of Crediton. Dr. Tom Mrs. Mrs. home with her mother, Mrs. spent W. E. spend­ cousin,her Sanders in of Toronto,, her mother Marys with his and Mrs. Percy J. MacKinnon, spent the holi- C. K. Schlimme, of Christmas with Mr. Darling. Young Creech, of a few days with Mrs. Walter Mr. London, and Mrs Detroit, relatives Dearing and E. S. and Mrs. Steiner and spent Christmas with Mr. and Mervin Johnston in Stratford. Johnston accompanied them and spent a couplo of days 'Sanders. Holiday visitors with J. L. Kydd were: Mrs. E. J. Willard, Betty Ann and Mount Hope, Sanders, 1 ! Ethel E. A, Moffat of Collingwood, ( and Mrs. Roy Mrs. Roy, Mrs. Mr. Mr. and mas vey Mrs. C. Har- mother, Bi To Our Customers And Friends At this season of the year we are not unmindful Penh ale, Joseph’s Christmas and Mrs. son, with the J. Ford, them to onto and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Penhale and Grace, and Miss Doris nurse-in-training at St. Hospital, London, spent in Belmont, with Mr. Wm. Crawford and family. Christmas Dorothy were, Mr. and Windsor, kell and London, Kuntz and family of Windsor. A family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Frayne for Christmas. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Frayne and two sons, of Sar­ nia; Mr . and Mrs. Oran Moir and Kathleen, of St. Catharines; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frayne and daugh­ ter, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Passinore, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Parsons and family and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Passmore and family. visitors Kuntz and Miss Ella Link, Mrs. Harold Mr. and Mrs. Miss Dorothy Anne, and Mr. and Mrs. John of the generous patronage of our many Exeter and district customers and friends. To them we extend sincere wishes for a HAPPY NEW YEAR with Miss her father of Sarnia, Kuntz, of Austin Bic- of R. E. RUSSELL with Tor- Exeter Markets Wlieat, $1.49. Oats 90c Barley $1.15 Creamery Butter, Eggs, Eggs, Eggs, Eggs, 74c A Large 43 c. A. Medium, 40c Pullets, 36c B 34c. M'............ ——————■------------- @ ft,—..,.................. ...............—H It is natural at the dawn of a New Year to look back over the year, it is then we realize that friendship and friendliness play an import­ ant part in making business life more thoroughly wholesome and enjoyable. Yet, it is then that we realize that our many pleasant business relation­ ships make life a happy experience. It is only natural, too, that we look upon those we serve as our good friends . . . And while between friends, it is hardly necessary to express one’s feelings, we are mighty glad that the. New .Year’s Spirit gives us an opportunity to pledge anew our friendship for you and to ex­ press our gratitude for your good will. Greetings for a Happy New Year ® Not much, the sincere have been tend this to be sure, but with appreciation in the kindnesses ours little to enj oy, we package of Season’s Greetings to you. © The goodwill of our friends value immeasurably because well know that without them in itself would be empty indeed. © As we wish you every happiness throughout the New Year we add our heart felt thanks for all favors of vour friendliness past and ), Mr. Mrs. . Kydd Of J. Sanders, Mr. and don, Mr. Grant onto, and Mr son and family, of Arkona, Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Collingwood, Bruce Alderson mafning with liis grandparents on a visit. Miss Hazel Prottty returned with Mr, and Mrs. Alderson to spend a few days. P. Miss Mrs. : , and Jessie and ! Lon* of ' Alder- spent Thos. is ve­