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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-05-06, Page 12THE T1MES-ADV0CATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 6th, 1948 DELIVERIES: WED. & SAT, E.R. Witmer & Son Page 12 spentu ii'e Exeter Permanent Waves Stalls, of isiled with Mrs. Rose H. A. Saunder- , R.N., at- aduation at ■icia O’Dwy- week-end with his B. W. F. Beavers. Mrs. Garnet Jacobe I Mrs. Hilton Trieb- Red Cross News Executive meeting at in Legion Rooms on Monday, May 10. Packing# Day, Friday, May 14 in the Town Hall’. — Manufactured by Wilkins Frosted Food and Ice Company Stratford, Ont. Tel. 179w $5.50 Up Patricia Beauty Shoppe 184J Dundas St., ; LONDON METealf 5440 I For Assured Appointments Reverse Teleplume (’barges --------- -------------------—— E ’ Aik Items of Social and Personal Interest in and Around Exeter The Tinies-Advocate is always pleased to publish these items. We and onr readers are interested in you and your friends. Phone 31w Miss Dolly Hap tended the nurse's London for Miss I er on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. G Roseville, Calif., the latter's aunts Leslie Knight and family, of Kitchener, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sweitzer and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Higgins. Mr. Robert Higgins, who has been a patient in Victoria Hos­ pital, London, tV the past three weeks, has returned home ind is improving cicely. Mr. Clifford Weido Tuesday in London. Mr. Fred Dobbs is on a trip to the west with the view to purchasing some cattle. Lloyd Beavers, of Detroit the Mr. and 3 '. and Cheaper Building Costs WHY PAY A MIDDLEMAN’S PROFIT? Gravel Delivered From Our Own Pit The Same High Quality as for the Past 10 Years Cudmore Gravel Phone 171r3 Exeter Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Follick Miss Margaret Melville and Mr. Edwin Walper, Hamilton, were in Toronto Saturday attending the Warriner—-Follick wedding. Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Amy at­ tended the Maskell-Watts wed­ ding in Hamilton on Saturday. They also visited with relatives in Kitchener over the week-end. Miss Evelyn Howard returned to Toronto ing three her father While she Mr Hensall, Fairgrove, aw and Flint, Mich, Miss Norma Morrison, nurse­ in-training at Woodstock, spoilt the week-end with Miss Pearl Cann. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Chalvraft, of London, week-end with Beavers. Mr. Nelson is spending a home of his mother Aidworth. Mr. ,and Mrs, three sons Sunday at Hannigan. Mr. and more and Terry, ed on Sunday with Mr. and C. Frayne. Mrs. Gordon l’ybus and Marg­ aret are this their new home they purchased in London. Mrs. Wm. Higgins, Mr, and Mrs. Frank Pennebaker, Mr. Hall and daughter, • Miss Evelyn Hall, of Clinton, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and ,Mrs. Robt. Higgins. visited over the Mr. and Mrs. Reg J-Iill, of Toronto, few days at. the Mrs. Grace Sunday after spend- weeks’ vacation with , Mi’’ G. S. Howard, was home they, with and Mrs. G visited Caro, Th os. Page and Sarnia, home of spent Mrs, of theMr. spent father, Mr. and Mr ner spent the week-end 'in Pres­ ton, Galt and Kitchener. On Sunday they attended the Evan- gelical-U.B. Conference. Mrs. Alice Mitchell received quite a surprise Saturday even­ ing when her only sister, Mrs. Lillie McFarlane, of McGregor, Michigan, arrived for a short visit. Mr. Henry McFarlane and liis wife, Jetta and the children were with her. Mrs.. Murray of Sarnia. Pass visit- Mrs. week moving to R. Hess, of relatives at Vassar, Sagin- - x South Huron Jr. Farmers’ At Dome Dance EXETER ARENA The following a ■•counts were , ! uxui and ordered paid on mo-GROUP CAPT. M. D. LISTER, commanding officer of the ' tion Of Councillor Caldwell R.C.A.I'. station at Centralia, was host to a group of x i»it and Cochrane. ing press representatives on a tour of the station Thursday . Twp. of Usbornv. grading sts. of Inst week. The above picture of the commanding officer i W.^ and J. M. Southcott. ol the I imes-Advoeate appeared in ,p jj.qI, 69.00; V. Pickard, the Stratford Beacon-Herald. ; prem. on fire trick, 45.45; Ma- ------------------------------------—----------- ---------------------------- ------pliers Bros., gas J 26.2S. Relief: groceries, 6.00, i ling, meat 6.00; groceries, 13.0<>: Donald, milk, don & Son, fin I. Bowey, fuel, ll.ixi; Meat Maiket, nu-at & May, groceries. 14.0 0. Sheet: Richard Davis, street cleaning, 4<>.o0; Cornish, labor, housing, _ garbage, 56.47; Edgar ney, labor, housing, drains, bage, 48.35; or, housing, 50.85. All motions were carried. Ad­ journment, on the motion of Councillor Caldwell. , Pickard, Clerk & The^Exeter Council May 3, 194 8. The minutes of the last regu­ lar meeting of April 19th and the special meeting of April 23 were read and adopted on the motion of Councillors Cochrane and Sweitzer. A deputation of residents on Main St. waited on Council com­ plaining of continued noise late Saturday and Sunday nights. Council promised action in the matter. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Cochrane and Al­ ison that a charge be laid again­ st Orville Ford unless he had ' removed truck body from Sim- ; coe St. before 8 p.m. Wednes­day, May 5, 19 48. i Communications were receiv­ ed and dealt with as follows: I Department of Municipal Af- | fairs, re supplies. Filed. i Association of Ontario Mayors I and Reeves, re Conference. Filed r Dodge & Sales & Phone Tom Coates es DeSoto Service 200 Fred Dobbs “I’d have a lot more con­ fidence in that nag if he was full of Sunoco gasoline instead of hay!” |Hy-Way Hank | r ywM' LA 1 '.ft.® Ski ©FEATURES PUBLICITY, INC. S3- txeter CARDIGANS------ In Grey, Maroon, Blue and Sand. ft PULLOVERS ------ In Grey, Maroon, and Yellow. A GOOD SELECTION OF TIES Department of Health, re wat­ erworks extension. It was mov- and seconded by Councillors Sweitzer and Caldwell the let­ ter of extension be Wartime landscaping. Wartime Septic Tank ed. Department Grant in aid ed. Department fairs, ed. The Main Clerk Mr. . approval of ■ filed. Housing Filed. Housing Drainage waterworks Ltd., re Ltd., re Beds. Fil- of Education, of Recreation. of Municipal re Municipal Schools. ; matter St. was Alder, re Fil- Af- Fil- of resurfacing was discussed. The1 instructed to write District 1 advising him that this is prepared to pay the One thousand dollars to partment of Highways the cost of resurfacing. P.U.C-. to be requested to place bolt in tree in front of Mrs. Eunice Stone’s property. Public Work Committee re­ ported that they hoped to have some sidewalks laid this week. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Allison and Sweitzer that applications for position of Assessor be held for further consideration. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Cochrane and Sweitzer that the Clerk prepare a By-Law to provide for War­ time Housing Debentures in the amount of $5,000.00. The following applications foil permits to build were granted on the motion of Councillors Sweitzer and Allison. Louisa Kyle, rebuilding dahs; Lindenfield’s, Ltd., tion to warehouse; Lawson, a garage; K. ges, a house; W. G. house. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Cochrane and Alli­ son that we offer remainder of Wartime Housing property for sale at $200.0$ per lot. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Allison and Swei­ tzer that the mill rate for 19 4 S be set at 49 mills and that Clerk prepare necessary By-Law. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Cochrane and Sweitzer that employees employ­ ed in street and drain work be paid an additional 5 cents per hour. Councillor Cochrane, Munici­ pal Representative on the Aux Sauble River Authority, gave a report on the recent meeting and advised that the 1948 As­ sessment for 19 48 will be $120.- to Engineer, > Council j sum of the De- toward Mrs. veran- addi- Geo. N. C. Brid- Elliott, a V. 45.45; , ;<ud oil truck, p C. Beaupre, Chambers & Dar ; Cooks' grocery; Learn & Mo­ lt. G. Sel- 21.25; Jas. Broom’s 6.0 0; Jones Time labor, Gerald drains, Mawhin- gar- Sam Grainger, lab- diains, garbage, County Library Doing Well Mrs. R. G. Eckmier, County Librarian, reported that the County Library is now serving 29 libraries, 80 school rooms and 3 groups with 5,9 65 books. The new library truck has been a great help in fliis library ser­ vice. It is hoped to expand so as to include the remaining school areas as rapidly as finances and books are available. Musical Festival THURS., FRI., SAT. May 6, 7 and 8 Previews its Coming Attractions ‘The Secret Life of Waiter Mitty’ — Special Musical Comedy — Color by Technicolor O Danny Kay ® Virginia Mayo MONDAY, TUESDAY May 10 and 11 ‘My Girl Tisa’ © Lilli Palmer @ Sam Wanamaker and All Star Cast WED.. THURS., FRI., SAT. May 12, 13, 14 and 15 Cecil B. DeMille’s I ‘Unconquered’ (k>lor by Technicolor © Gary Cooper ® Paulette Goddard and a Cast of Thousands COMING ATTRACTIONS: ‘Saigon’ ‘If You Knew Susie’ ‘Fun and Fancy Free’ ‘The Jolson Story’ for Schools of Exeter and Vicinity James St. Church, Exeter Wed., May 12 8:15 p.m. Silver Collection — Adjudicator — Mr. W. R. Goulding, London Uuder the direction of Lawrence Wein 3-ACT COMEDY 'Grandpa’s Twin Sister’ by the Elimville Choir Hensall Town Hall Wed., May 12 at 8:30 p.m. D.S.T. Under auspices of Chis'elhurst Y.P. Proceeds for Hensall Community Building Fund ADMISSION 50c AND 25c .J ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND PRESENTS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT THE FOLLOWING ATTRACTIONS c 191111 Mill IIIIliiltmtllllHHiilill BENSON W. TUCKEY and Others Ladies Especially Invited Exeter, Orit. Those friendly, readv servants—yonr household pliances—need regular check-ups to keep them work­ ing perfectly. Bring them here. We know how to keep them in perfect condition-—at a cost you’ll be glad to pay. At the first sign of appliance trouble, call 109. aM Phone 109 FRIDAY and SATURDAY May 7th, Sth Tn Cinecolor ‘The Last of the Redmen’ Starring — © Jon Hall ® Michael, O’Shea ® Evelyn Ankers g, barbarous, beautiful picture with Special Short Subject Speakers FARQUHAR R. OLIVER Leader of the Liberal Party in Ontario FRANK FINGLAND, K.C. Liberal Candidate in Huron MONDAY and TUESDAY .May 10th, 11 th ‘The Treasure of Sierra Madre’ — Starring — © Humphrey Bogart © Walter Huston © Tim Holt Bogart, at his best in a hard­ bitten, straight-shooting portrayal and NEWSREEL Two Complete .Shows Each Night at 7:30 and 9:S0 COMING SOON! That fun packed comedyf ‘ THE EGG AND D Saturday Night Dancing EXETER OPERA HOUSE Frank Trah er and his Orchestra Dancing 9 p.m, to 12 p.m. Admission 50c The Canadian Legion, Exeter Branch 167 Fri., May 14th 9:30 p.m.—12:30 a.m. 1 Featuring the CFPL All-Star Orch. t? With Vocals by Gayle Gordon and Jule Faust Refreshment Booth - Spot, Tag & Elimination Dances SPECIAL DOOR PRIZE — Admission Advance Sale 75c At the Door 90c ZURICH LIONS CLUB presents — CREDITON TOWN HALL This Is a Funny Show!Don’t Miss It! ADMISSION: ADULTS 50c, CHIDREN 35c C.C.F. Convention Hensall Town Hall Monday, May 10th 5 .13 DRESS OPTIONAL 88- C.C.F. Farm Organizer and Member of the Provincial Committee, Toronto, will be Guest Speaker SOMETHING’S WRONG!! LET’S HEAR WHAT YOU THINK IT IS!! COME AND VOICE YOUR OPINION God Save the King Come Out and See the Motion Picture “VICTORY OVER WEEDS” Which Will Be Shown at HENSALL TOWN HALL Tuesday Evening, May 11 at 8:30 p.m. You Can Spray 50 acres or more per day with the new Tractor-Mounted Massey-Harris Weed Sprayer and Green Cross Agricultural quires only 5 gals, of solution $2.00 per acre to spray. Other Films shown will SECTS”, their life history OF D.D.T/’j followed by period, Weed-No-Morc, and costs less "VEGETABET control Re- than IN M1RACLT be and n question and discussion "CENTENNIAL YEAR PICTURE” and the "ROMANCE OF TWO HEMISPHERES”, depicting the growth of Massey-Harris in the last 100 years. Plan to Attend’ this interesting meeting sponsored by your Mgssey-Harris dealer, Ted Munn, at Exeter, Ontario,«