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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-09-16, Page 10Page 10 7 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 1(5, 1948 Support the Town Topics— Items of Social and Personal Interest in And Around Exeter The Times-Advocate is always- pleased to publish these items. We and our readers are interested in you and your friends. Phone 31w COMING EVENTS FALL OPENING DANCE ---------- Looby’s Hall, Dublin, on Friday night, September 1”. Kitchener Orchestra. T The Official Opening ©f the By Buying A TAG Saturday, Sept. 18 ...................... . - —— M—-------—-------------"----------------- ----------------------------------- ------------------------1; Grand Opening DANCE Opera House, Exeter Saturday, September 18 AND EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT ICIayt Steeper’s Orchestra ADMISSION SOc ........ —-———-——............................... ............— — ® Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kernick visited with relatives in Toronto over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gregus and son. of Chatham, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. August Gregus. Mr. aud Mrs. A. E. Buswell are holidaying with Mr. and i Mrs. A. R. Ellsmore at their summer eamp at Tildenmere. Miss Loraine Karlson, of Lon­ don, soloist at the anniversary; services in Trivitt Memorial j Church on Sunday, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Crawford. ! Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bragg and Bruce, of West Lome, re­ turned home after spending their holidays with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Pybus and friends in aud around Exeter. Dr. H. Clive McAlister and Mrs. McAlister, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and Wing Commander N. S. Anderson, of Ottawa, are visiting with their mother, Mrs. D. A. Anderson. Leavitt’s THEATRE Previews its Coming Attractions Kirkton Fair WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY September 15 and 16 — Two Features — ‘Lulu Belle’ AjDULT entertainment ® Dorothy Lamonr ® George Montgomery ‘Crime Doctor’s Gamble’ @ Warner Baxter Miss Doris MiLlmll left Satur­ day to vacation for a week in Quebec. Miss Marguerite Pickard left this week to attend Normal school in London. Rey. R. smith, of Toronto, spent the week end with Rev. and Mrs. Kendrick. Mrs. Wm. Higgins, of Clinton visited with Mrs Geo. Hunter the forepart of the week. Rev. L. J. and Mrs. Miller, of Elizabeth, N.J., are visiting with Rev. II. and Mrs. Kendrick. Mr. C. W. Christie left Tues­ day to spend a lew days with his son Laverne, in Toronto. Mrs. Kenneth Bilyea, of Gran­ ton, is visiting for a. few days with Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Mc- Falls. Miss Mae Armstrong has re­ turned after visiting with Mr. a-nd Mrs. McCrea th at Kincar­ dine. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor spent a couple of days last week attending the Exhibition at To­ ronto F. W. Gladman underwent an operation in Victoria Hospital Friday, He is getting along nicely. Miss Phyllis Iv.Tslake return- to London' Sunday after spend­ ing two weeks at her home in Us borne. Two apartments are being built above Beavers Hardware. The front one should he ready by October 1st. Mr. J. G. Gibbons, insurance inspector for Ontario, called on Mr. B. W. F. Beavers on Tues­ day. He is’ inspecting insurance books. Mrs. S. Thomas, of St. John, Newfoundland, is visiting with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Prouty, of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Goddard, of Ilderton, visited Saturday with the latter’s father, Mr. Chas. Monteith and aunt, Miss H. Monteith. Mr. Campbell Dow and Mr, and Mrs. Earl Dow and family, of Roys, were callers with Rev. Jas. and Mrs. Anthony Tuesday afternoon. The being closed Notice Exeter Public Library is redecorated. It will be until further notice. SOUTH HURON JUNIOR FARMERS RIVERVIEW PARK, EXETER Tuesday Evening September 21 Orangemen’s Church Parade Under the auspices of L.O.L. 1343, Crediton CREDITON UNITED CHURCH Sun., Sept. 19 11:30 a.m. I Members of District Lodges I * Are Invited to Attend | Woodham L.O.L. Band in attendance The address will be given by Rev. Currie J. M. Neil, W. E. Grieve, Wor. Master Rec. Sec. k. n THURSDAY and FRIDAY September 30, October 1 Running Race (Purse $30) — Shetland Pony Race Freak Outfit — Calf Race — Foot Races Musical Chairs on Horseback Bicycle Race LIBERAL PRIZES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS BANNOCKBURN PIPE BAND FROM CLINTON Public School Parade and Drill MUSICAL PROGRAM BY RADIO AND LOUD SPEAKER ‘ FRIDAY, SATURDAY September 17 and 18 ‘Scudda Hoo Scudda Hay’ — Color by Technicolor © June Haver ® Lon McAllister ® Walter Brennen MONDAY, TUESDAY September 20 and7 21 ‘Foreign Affair’ © Jean Arthur © Marlene Dietrich ® John Lund Sweitzer S Will Be Held on the Evening of Wed., Mr, Thomas Pryde, M.L.A., will roll the first ball. Reeve Benson Tuckey will also be present. A prize will be given to the lady and to the gent for the highest score of the evening EVERYBODY WELCOME Monster Skating Carnival at the Exeter Roller Rink Friday, Oct. 1 8 to 11 J Best — PRIZES GIVEN FOR — Skating Couple ........ First prize $1.00 Second prize .50 Best Best Oldest Skater ... Youngest Skater Best Comic ...... Man Skater .... Woman Skater each each $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 SPECIAL SKATING NUMBERS - From the London Arena Skate Club DOOR PRIZE — DRAW FOR TURKEY Tickets on Turkey 25c Admission 25c Automobiles 25c, Children (under 12) 10c OLIVER McCURDY, HUGH BERRY, President. Sec.-Treas. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY September 22 and 23 ‘Thunder Hoof ® Preston Foster © Mary Stuart Mrs. William Thomson, of Woodham, held a trousseau tea in honor of her daughter, Rhoda, bride-elect, on Tuesday of last week. Mr. E. Kehler, who has been installing the bowling alleys for Mr. William Sweitzer foi* the past four weeks, left Tuesday for his home in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Taylor, of Sarnia, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Reeves, of Nova Scotia, visited | with Mr. and Mrs. Hector Tay- j lor the latter part of last week I Mr. and Mrs. F. Farrow and Mrs. B. Dean, of Stratford, and M r s. Cruickshank, of Owen Sound, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Farrow. Miss Alice Taylor, a pupil of the 1947-48 commercial class of the Exeter District High School, has secured a position with the London Life Assurance Company. Marilyn Skinner returned to her home to-day (Thursday; from St. Joseph’s Hospital in London. She had been confined for ten days as the result of a broken arm. Exeter Branch of the Canadian Legion has been invited to take part in the R.C.A.F. Drumhead Service in the Exeter Community Park on Sunday Afternoon, Sept. 19 All members are requested to meet at Park at 2:30 pan. Dress: Berets and Medals J. L. McKnight, Pres, A. Easton, Sec\ In Case of Rain Carnival Will Be Held Following Evening. ADMISSION: AiDULTS 35c, CHILDREN 25c Roller Skating Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Evenings From 8:00-11:00 p.m. Saturday Afternoon 2:00-4:30 p.m. Exeter Fall Fair Wednesday & Thursday, Sept. 22 & 23 'S3 Paper Drive Saturday, October 2 Please! 1. TIE BUNDLES SECURELY. 2. HAVE BUNDLES OUT IN PLAIN SIGHT. 3. HAVE BUNDLES OUT EARLY. Drive starts at 8 a.m. Saturday. Put paper out Friday if necessary. 4. CALL 376 FOR HELP OR INFORMATION. Proceeds of This Drive Will Be Divided Among Scouts Collecting to Help Purchase Uniforms i Paper Is Not Waste Until You Waste it Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Forrester and Dorothy returned home Sunday after spending a week’s holidays at Grand Bend. Dorothy graduated from Victoria Hospit­ al a week ago Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Armstrong and baby, of Hamilton, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Whyte, of Lucan, and attended the Trivitt Memorial anniversary services, in Exeter on Sunday. Eleven members of the Exeter branch of the Canadian Legion were at Preston Sunday attend­ ing a meeting from District 6. Dr. Woods, deputy minister of Veteran’s Affairs, was the speak­ er. Z'................. ............ -................... —“k Monster Parade Wm. H. Golding, M.P., and Thomas Pryde, M.L.A., will officially open the fair. Commencing at J: 15 sharp at the South End Pillars Exeter Band will be in attendance. 1st Exeter Boy Scout Troop | Callers at the home of W. C. Pearce Sunday were Mr, and Mrs. W. C. Redmond and Bill, Grosse lie, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. W. Gaiser, Sherry and David, Crediton, Mr. and Mrs. John Or­ chard and Albert, Shedden, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Geddes and Wm. Northcot t, town, and Miss Helena Humeston, London. Exhibition visitors last t week were Mr. and Mrs. K. Hockey, Mr. and Mrs. William Cochrane, Mr, and Mrs. R. C. Dinney, Miss Elsie Gaiser, Mr, Ross. Tuckey, Messrs, Norman Hanigari, Melvin Gaiser and Jack Drysdale and three friends from London, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Elliot, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Petrie, John and Olive, Paul Balkwill. Kathleen Hay. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Shipman and son Glenn returned home after spending a weeks' vacation with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Shipman, of Kemptville. They also visited with Mr, and Mrs. James Ship­ man at Innisville and on re­ turning home spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs, Robert Par­ ker, of Toronto, taking in the exhibition. k - PRIZES FOR THE FOLLOWING - Best Business Float Decorated Car Freak Outfit Decorated Bicycle $15. 10. 7. 2. $10. 8. 5. 1. $8. $6. 5. 3. 3. .50 P.A. System with Tory Gregg Best School in Costume: First prize $8.00, second $6.00, all others $3.00 each. ....... .................................................................' M iss Ann May London, with her trained horse and steer, will perform in front of the grandstand. BICYCLE RACES FOOT RACES Dance at Night Exhibits Must Remain on Grounds Until 5 p.m. Admission 40c Children 25c Cars 25c /--------------------------------------------------------- Trials of Speed 2.27 Trot or Pace 2.20 Trot or Pace Purses: $200.00 each 3% to enter Every “Heat a Race 5 to enter or no race Prizes-—$40, $30, $20, $10 (3 heats) k. ■k J $3,000.00 IN PRIZES — WRITS’ FOR PRIZE LIST Preston Dearing, President. Clark Fisher, Sec.-Treas.