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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-06-10, Page 12Page 12 THE TIMES-APYOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 10th, IMS COMING EVENTS | Bride Arrives From Holland i SB a GARDEN PARTY— July 21st, Kix'kton Community Association garden Party. 3tfc DANCE— Crystal Palace Ball­ room, Mitchell, presents Scotty McLachlan and his great 10- piece orchestra, with fascinating music and vocals that will please you. Friday, June 11th. Dancing 10 to 1. Admission 50c. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL— At Centralia, on Thursday, June 24. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Centrali;on Thursday, June WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY June 9 and .10 If Winter Comes’ ADULT ENTERTAINMENT © Walter Pigeon ® Deborah Kerr A romance that began iu Hol­ land, when Bruce Cann was sta­ tioned there with the Canadian Army, will have a happy ending in the Pentecostal Tabernacle on Saturday, June 19th, when Susan van dex* Lei, of Leeuwar­ den, Holland, and Bruce will be united in the holy’ bonds of mat­ rimony. Mrs. van ■ daughter Susan i ter last week are the guests Cann, sister of 1 I der Lei and arrived in Exe- and at present of Miss Pearl rhe groom-to-be. Guest at I-Cum-U-Kum Dr. H. R. Kingston, dean of the University of Western On- I tario, was a guest speaker atLlllTU) VYUD «. the U-Cum-I-Kum Club of James Street Church Tuesday evening. He gave a very interesting lec­ ture on the “Wonderful Hea­ vens*’. Rev. H. J. Mahoney play­ ed a couple of numbers on his accordian. A social hour was enjoyed. Announcements EHrth. Death and Marriage Notices are inserted free of charge. Card of Thanks 50c. In Memoriam Notice 50c for single verse. 25c extra for each additional verse, En­ gagements 50c. BIRTHS ALLEN—-At the General Hospi­ tal, Edmonton, Alta., on May 24tli, 1948, to Mr. and Mrs, Earl Allen, twin sons, James Edwin and David George, Mrs. Thos. Harvey is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Johnston, I of Lucknow, 1 Mr. and Mrs. 11. Button, of Brantford, visited with Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Southcott on Sunday. Miss Floi’ence Gould has re­ turned home after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gould, of Toronto. Mr. Allan spent Sunday birthday with O Hobbs, of Galt, anil the King’s Mr. and Mrs. T Southcott. Miss Ella Doupe and Mrs. T. Doupe, ■ of London, spent and Mrs. i C. wish ‘Red Runs the Fraser’ Thames Road Sunday School Anniversary FRIDAY and SATURDAY June 11 and 12 — Two Features — ‘Srawberry Roan’ In Cin ecolor © Gene Autry ® Jack Holt will be held Sunday, June 20th at 11:15 a.m. and 7:30 pan. (Daylight Saving Time) — MORNING SPEAKER — Rev. A. S. Trueblood, of Stratford — EVENING SPEAKER — Rev. Harold Johnston, of Mitchell Special Music by' Children’s Choir r. and Mrs. of London, the birth of their Harley, on Tues- lst, 1948, in St CHRISTIE—Mr Eli Christie, to announce son, Charles day, June : Joseph’s Hospital, LAWSON—Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Lawson (Marg Wurm), R.R. 6, St. Marys, wish to an­ nounce the arrival of their daughter at St. Joseph’s Hos­ pital on Thursday, June 3, 1918, a sister i’oi* Gweix and Allen. F Thursday with Mr. Milton Luther. Miss Anne Ritchie, of London, was with Miss Alive Handford over the week-end and on the King’s birthday. Mr went visit over ed Tuesday evening, and Mrs. Victor Kestle to Toronto on Friday to with friends and relatives the week-end. They return- PRYDE---Mr. Pryde are the birth David, at London, 9, 1948. and Mrs. John B. happy to announce of their son. John Victoria Hospital, oxx Wednesday, .June WOODCOCK—At Dr. Fletcher’s Hospital on Tuesday, June S, 1948, to Mr. and Mi’s, Arthur Woodcock (nee Lillian Mac­ Donald), of Clinton, a daugh­ ter. DEATHS COULTIS—In Exeter on Friday, June 4th, 1948, Eli Coultis, aged 81 years. I own I opics— Items of Social and Personal Interest in and Around Exeter The Times-Advocate is always pleased to publish these items. We and our readers aro interested iu you and your friends. Phone 31w Miss Lucille Robbins, of Windsor, visited over the week­ end the guest of Miss Gwenneth Jones. CLOSING MONDAY, TUESDAY June 14 and 15 — Two Features — ‘Nothing But the Truth’ ® Bob Hope ‘Speed to Spare’ Tuesday, June 22nd Ham and Strawberry Supper will be held in the CHURCH BASEMENT followed by’ a concert of London talent, under the direction of Millie Bell, Scotch entertainer. - Admission for the Evening Adults 90c Children (under 14) 50c This will be a big night. Try come to both church & concert. WALKER—-In Exeter, on Mon­ day, June 7 th, 1948, Mary Elia Sliapton, beloved wife of William George Walker, in her 72nd year. The private funeral will take place on Thursday, June 10th, 19 48, from the R. 0. Dinney Funer­ al Home. Service is at 3:00 p.m. (D.S.T.) with interment in the Exeter Cemetery. ANNOUNCEMENT I i I i 1 of to Mr. and Mrs. Percy Miller, St. Marys, announce the engage­ ment " ’ Betty horn, Harry the late Mr. Waghorn; the wed­ ding to take place in June. of their Ann, to youngest Waghorn, only daughter, Harry E. Wa; son of Kirkton, and •g- of Mrs. HURON FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE SIXTH ANNUAL Wednesday, June 16th Agricultural Park Field Day will be officialy opened at 1:15 p.m. (D.S.T.) by ROBERT SAUNDERS, ex-mayor of Toronto and now Chair­ man of the Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission. Mammoth Sports Program — Including — THREE BALL GAMES — RUNNING HORSE RACES — LARGE PROGRAM OF TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS WITH Year Book)PRIZES GIVEN (see I i Who 1. 2. 3. CONTEST — Valuable prizes given — BATHING BEAUTY will be Miss Huron, 1948? first, second and third placings. TUG-OF-WAR CONTEST (9 to a SQUARE DANCE AND FIDDLERS’ $60 in prizes. Two Classes—Young Income Tax Information Booth on to 4 team) CONTEST and Old Grounds —- SPECIAL EVENTS — Prize to longest married couple in attendance. Prizes to family of 3 or more coming greatest distance. Prize to oldest lady and gentleman on grounds. SPECIAL NEW MACHINERY, CAR AND OTHER EXHIBITS — BIG MODERN ANI) OLD TIME at Goderich “Pav”, 9:30 p.m. to Music by Norm Carnegie’s 8-piece W. R. LOBB, President C. COULTES, Vice-President CHILDREN FREE DANCE — 1:00 a.m. Orchestra W.V. ROY, Secretary-Treasxi rer ADULTS 25 CENTS i i I and Mrs. Ebele van der of Leeuwarden, Holland, to announce the engage- of their daughter, Susan, eldest Mr. Lei, wish m ent to Thomas Bruce Cann, son of Sylvanus Cann and the late Mrs. Cann; the take place in the Tabernacle, Exeter, at 2.30 o’clock. wedding to Pentecostal June 19 th c Har- 50 th Mr. and Mrs. James H. rison will celebrate their wedding anniversary on Tuesday June 15th at their home in Exeter North between the hours of 3 to 5 in the afternoon and 7 to 10 in the bors and friends call. evening. Neigh- are welcome to c Matthew Thom-Mr. and Mrs. son will celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary on Wed­ nesday, June 16th at their home. They will be pleased to see their friends from to 9 p.m. 2 to1-* 5 p.m. and 7 * CARDS OF THANKS Fletcher wishes to so Kippen Couple Mark Golden Wedding Day Oxx Wednesday, June 1, 189 8, Isabella McGregor, eldest daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Mc­ Gregor, of Tuckersnxitli, was united in marriage to Mr. Wil­ liam Albert Workman, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Workman, of Stanley, by Rev. Samuel Acheson. They have resided ever’ since oxi their farm east of Kip­ pen. They have two children, one son, Winston, at home, and a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Bower­ man, of Toronto. The fiftieth anniversary’ was celebrated by a dinner for the immediate family on Sunday, May’ 30, with guests from Hills- green, Detroit, Seaforth, Toron­ to, Hensall and London. A special guest was the bridesmaid of 50 years ago, Mrs. J. Pater­ son, of Toronto, a sister of the bride. Good wishes were expres­ sed by telegraph, cards, gifts and 70 callers, who were enter­ tained to tea by Mrs. Winston Workman oxx Tuesday, June 1. Guests were received by Mrs. J- McGregor, of Egmondville, and tlxe gifts were shown by Mrs. Winston Workman. Mrs. Harry Caldwell poured tea and Mrs. John Sinclair, Misses Grace Tremeex* and Mona Caldwell Mrs. Lewis thank her many friends who kindly remembered her in any way while a patient in St. Jos­ eph’s Hospital. * The family of the late George Pickering wish to thank their many friends and neighbors for their kindness and ^sympathy shown during their recent ber­ eavement, and for the many floral tributes. Special thanks to Rev. P. Harding, of Parkhill. * Mr. and Mrs. Sam Baynliam and family, of Crediton, wish to thank their many friends neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown them in their sad bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. Mahoney, Hockey funeral ] pallbearers. and ■, the Hopper­ home and the c Mr. and Mrs. and family wish sincere thanks and neighbors for the kindness shown during their bereavement, also for beautiful floral cards, to those Jos. McDonald to express their to the friends and help recent sad the many butes and loaned cars and assisted in way. tri- who anv c Main Mr. Lon- Week-end guests at the Street Parsonage were Lloyd and Mrs. Jackson, of don, Mrs. Blanche Mahoney, Miss Greta Mahoney and Dr. R. L. Mahoney, of Guelph. PERSONAL i Need a really effective laxative? Try proven FRUIT-A-TIVES, famous herbal medicine used successfully for 45 years. Brings relief quickly — tones up liver — keeps bowels ac­ tive — restores good health -RELIABLE. Eli Coultis Mr. Eli Coultis, a highly es­ teemed resident of Exeter, died at his late residence on Andrew Street, 'Friday of last week after being confined to his bed for a month. He was eighty-one years of age. He was born on the sixth concession of Usborne and was united in marriage with Rhoda Christie, his bereaved widow, fifty-one years ago. Thirty-four years ago they re­ tired from the farm to Exeter. Foi’ foul- years Mr. Coultis serv­ ed on the municipal council and for two years on the Board of active Street many official Mrs, Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. ip Windsor. Mrs, Jas. Squire days her Stone Mr, Wingham, visited mer’s sister Wednesday Mr. and and Keith, Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor. Mr, and Mrs. A. Musser, Mr, and Mrs. Alex Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Win, Moodie visited on Sunday with friends at Nissouri. Mrs, Fred Sharp has returned home after being in hospital for treatment. Mr. Roger June Douglas, ed with Mr. McFalls over the week-end. Mrs. E. Cooper, Simcoe street has returned to Exeter delightful Montreal with her son, Cooper, who trip. Mrs. Will Sweet, Mrs. Ross and Pat Lenehan, of Lon­ don, and Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Sweet and Irene were camping at Dyers Bay over the week-end. They motored on to Tobermory before returning home. Mr. E. J. Wetliey, who was in hospital for sometime following an operation for ,the amputation of his right leg, has returned to his resi- Mr. Dell W. J. Ford returned after visiting Melvin Sims last weeb daughter, of Kirkton and Mrs. at Mrs. spent a few the home of Laverne Nash,ofEd ’with the for- J. W. Powell, Mrs, of last week, Mrs. Jack Burnside of Shelbourne, were several Johns a London days for and Miss of Toronto, and Mrs. Visit- Percy after a two weeks’ visit in Harvey* treated her to the Sweet, Miss IJettie Walter Lenehan; Exeter and is making dence at the home of Charron. Miss Helen Carr, of ver, visited over the Vancou- week-end with Mrs. J. W. Powell in town last week. She left here for Ot­ tawa, Montreal and Quebec fore returning by train to home in Vancouvei’ Mrs. after visitin; Mrs. also visited with Mr. be­ lief Sid Davis has returned sister, She Mrs. and Jos. Education. He was an member of the James United Church and for years a member of the board. Mrs. William Clarke, of Usborne, is an only surviving sister of a family of eleven,.— three boys and eight girls. There are many nephews, nieces and grandnieces. The bearers were six nephews. Messrs. Chester and Nelson Coultis, Dr. George Hind, Orville Cann; Newton Clarke and Fred Lankin. The funeral took place Monday after­ noon from the Hoppex* - Hockey Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. H. J. Snell. Among those from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Coultis, of Toronto, who have been here for several days, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Coultis and daughter Lorraine, also their son Ted, and wife, and Mrs. Elmer Christie, of To­ ronto; Eli Christie, of London; Dr. and Mrs. Hind, of Walker­ ton: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright, of St. Marys; Robert Howey and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wilson, of London; Mr. and Mrs. Eric Coultis, of Thedford. Interment was in the Exeter Cemetery. Farmers to Work On Co-operative Basis An important public meeting of bean and grain growers of Huron and Perth was held in the Hensall Town Hall to dis­ cuss the possibilities of buying and selling beans and grain on a co-operative basis and to pur­ chase W. C. Thompson’s mills in Kent, Essex and Huron coun­ ties. On a private ballot the meet- voted 90 per cent in favor, feeling was that the opera- would be financed by sell­ shares to the (farmers. A ing ing .. . _ committee was appointed to car­ ry out a canvass in Huron and Perth area. The meeting was under the chairmanship of Reeve George Armstrong, of Hay. Blake Hoff­ man, member of the Bean Board Douglas Campbell, chairman of the Bean Marketing Board, Blenheim, Robert McPherson, secretary-treasurer of the mar­ keting board, Chatham, were the speakers. Committee appointed: George Armstrong, Earl Campbell, An­ drew Petrie, Gordon Love, Wil­ liam ___..... ' Blake Horner, Alonzo McCann, Sam \ ~ John Sold an. Haugh, William Sproat, Hendrick, Charles Rau, g with her i N. Hooper at Tara. and D. S. McInnis at Paisley with her son, Mr. and Mrs. Davis at Kincardine.' Mr. and Mrs. Graham Taylor, nee Nancy Pat Wilson, R.N., of Montreal called on the latter’s aunt, Mrs. Maud Heywood, over the week-end while on their wedding trip. They were married in Montreal on Saturday. Mr. Neil Jones, who recently’ accepted a position with Canadian Signals Research Development Establishment the Department of National fence, Ottawa, spent the week­ end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jones. the and of Dei ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND PRESENTS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT THE FOLLOWING ATTRACTIONS FRIDAY and SATURDAY June 11th, 12th ’ In Technicolor Miss Vera Rowe spent a few days in London. Mr. T, O. Southcott is in Tor­ onto attending the Industrial Fair. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Calvert of Ilderton, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jas, P. Bowey Mr. and Mrs. Homer Buswell, of Centralia, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Buswell, of town, atten­ ded the funeral of their brother- in-law, the late Edwin W. Teeter at Smithville, on Monday. Mrs.- Teeter was Edith J, Buswell. Rev. H. J. and Mrs. Mahoney, Phyllis and Margaret attended Convocation IJxercises at the Un­ iversity of Western Ontario at the graduation of Miss Doris Jackson, niece of Rev. Mahoney. The guests were entertained at the sorority of Pi, Phi. Beta. Mr. Ed. MacDougall and his sister, Mrs. Marion Campbell' have moved to Exeter from their farm on the 4tli concession of Usborne. and have taken up their residence in a newly-erect­ ed home on Huron St. Mr. Mac­ Dougall has sold his farm to Mr. Jos. Ferguson. Jance OF SEASON ’s Hail, Dublin Friday, June 11th VERN BARNETT and his Band Dancing 10; 15 to 1:15 and Dance for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hooper Friday, June 18 EXETER OPERA HOUSE Flannigan’s Orchestra ADMISSION 50c Friday, June llfh i Everybody Welcome Dashwood vs. Exeter Clinton vs, Exeter ADMISSION 35c and 25c Monstrous EXETER COMMUNITY PARK Monday, June 14th Roll er Skating Carnival GRAND BEND, ONT. Friday, June 11 th - 8 p.m, DRAW PRIZES 1st, Aberdeen Angus Calf, value $50.00; 2nd, Steamer Reg, Woollen Shop; 3rd, Bedroom Rug, McLaren’s Drug Store; 4th, 5 Dinners, Wib’s Dine and Dance; Sth, $5.00 Credit, Mel Hamilton. Tickets for the above prizes may be purchased for 25c ea. Prizes Will Be Awarded fox* Costumes and Skating London Roller Skating Club to Entertain — Admission to Skating — Adults 50c; Children 25c; Silver Collection for Spectators Sponsored by the Grand Bend Citizens’ Organization a. Laler/ew Casino GRAND BEND ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ —— Starring — • Danny Kaye © Virginia Mayo © Boris Karloff You’ll roar until your sides ache . . . Danny’s a dream boy with a pulverized brain, and Cartoon, ‘MICKEY’S DELAYED DATE’ SUNDAY MIDNITE MONDAY and TUESDAY June 14th, 15th ® Bob Hope ® Signe Ilasso ® William Bcndix — in — ‘Where There’s Life’ Where there’s life there’s always Bob Hope to put you in a laughing frame of mind. with a Newsreel and Two Shorts ‘MIDNIGHT SERENADE’ and ‘WIGWAM WHOOPEE’ WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY June 10th, 17th A ‘Captain Boycott’ — Starring -— © Stewart Granger ® Kathleen Ryan ® Robert Donat film, with a wonderful . a parish priest leads fight fbr justice. Short Subject, ‘PALESTINE* rate story « a Dancing Saturday, June 12th Jack McLachlin AND HIS ORCHESTRA Air Force Show R.C.A.F. Centralia 1. VAMPIRE AIR SHOW—the newest type jet propelled air­ craft at approximately 500 rn.p.h. 2. DANCE—To Mel Hammell and his 10 piece orchestra for­ merly of Port Stanley and Crystal Beach. 3. LADIES’ FASTBALL—The two best ladies’ fastball -teams in this area and winners of the 1947 Division League,— Russel Ladies vs. Stratford Kroehlers. 4. PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY—-Approximately 20 minutes of fireworks display of all types of Pyros used in the Air Force. 5. KIDDIES’ RACES—Prizes to all small children taking part, 6. FLOAT PARADE—A coinic float parade made Up of Aix’ iForce mobile equipment and floats produced by members of different section at Centralia Air Station. 7. AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT—All aircraft and equip­ ment presently used on this station. 8. MOVIE—At the station theatre, 9. FREE RADIO—To tile lucky holder of the winning Bene­ volent Fund Tag. 10. PARKING SPACE—Sufficient for all motorists* 1.1.REFRESHMENTS—Soft drinks, etc.; supper 35c. FREE ADMISSION FREE PABKING