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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-07-04, Page 3THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 4th, 1946 Exeter SHIPPING EVERY WEDNESDAY. Poultry Prices This Week s Dressed Chicken Over 4 lbs. Under 4 lbs. Broilers ....... Call 256 -r- We will arrange pick-up Ontario 'Firestone CAR, TRUCK-TRACTOR TIRES Canada Packers Ltd Finished Hogs Wanted Dressed Fowl 5 lbs, and up 4 to 5 lbs. ‘Under 4 lbs Dressing Charges 5c per bird Hens culled by experienced grader. uinnTs cnnnofl’s numBER/TIRE... I"! restone Were doing everything we can to keep up with the enormous demand for Firestones, but supplies are running short. That’s why we urge you to buy now for emergency needs only. If you will need tires later, order today for future delivery. A. O. Elliot & Graham Arthur THAMES RQAD , Miss Loreen Venner, of Exeter,School Section No. 10 Usborneus holidaying with Miss Alice Pass- Lumley Schpol Picnfc held their picnic on the sdhem) grounds on Briday evening, June 28th with ninety-five present, A softball game was played between the married ones and the single ones. The married side were the winners. Mrs. Gordon Stone and Alice Passmore were in charge of the sports. Winners of the spoytt were as follows; .girls and boys 3 and 4, Glen Lamport, Jean Ander­ son; girls 5 to 7; Barbara McLeod, Mary McDougall; girls 8 to i'Q’i Marion Alexander, Marion Lamport hoys 8 to 10, Murray Dawson, Ray­ mond Cann; girls 11 to (1'4, Marion McLeod, Doris Anderson; boys 11 to 14, Ross Alexander, John Pym: young men, Arnold Cann; married men Bill Lamport; children’s 3- legged race, Marion Lamport and Joan Thompson, Barbara McLeod and Marion Alexander; adult 3- legged race, Beverley Alexander and Grant Morgan; wheel barrow Roy McLeod and Beverley ladies kicking slipper, men kicking slipper, race, Alexander; Nona Pym; Bill Lamport; ladies graceful walk­ ing, Mrs. Melvin Glanville; soda biscuit • race, I-Iorton McDougall; straw and cup race, men’s side; bean race, Mrs. W. Smith and Ai­ mer Passmore. A short program was enjoyed by all. The school children sang with Mrs. Wm. Cann at the piano. The guest speaker wag Mr, Carroll, of Mitchell, and Miss Anna Brock, of Zion, gave several readings. Lunch and lemon­ ade were then served and the eve­ ning was brought to a close singing ’‘God Save the King”. by KIRKTON Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tufts family, of Toronto arrived Saturday to spend the summer months with Mr. and Mrs. Truman Tufts, Mr. and Mrs. H. Berry and and Mrs. Allen Berry and son, Harold Wallis, of Granton, Mr. Mrs. I. N. Marshall attended and z COUPLE to reside IN HALIFAX A double ring ceremony took place in St. Joseph’s Parish, Glebe House, in Halifax on June 21st, when Rev. ‘Fr. R, S. O’Donnel'l, .C.S.S.R., R.C. Chaplain, R.C.N., united in marriage Dagmar Cather­ ine Holland, daughter of the late Michael J. and lAlma M. Holland, of St. John’s, Newfoundland, to Chief Petty Officer Fred G. Hop­ croft, R.C.N., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. J. Hopcroft, of Dashwood, Ont. The bride who wore a, powder blue suit with white accessories, was attended by her sister,- Miss Elizabeth N. Holland, of St. John’s, Newfoundland, who wore a suit with .blue accessories, groom was attended by C.P.O. Allan L. Morrisson, R.O.N., of KentVille, N.S. Following the ceremony a re­ ception was held at the Hotel Wav- erley in Halifax, groom left for a wedding Quebec present parents grey The The bride and g and Ontario and are visiting the in Dashwood. trip to at the groom’s MCDONALD REUNION of theAbout 'forty members McDonald clan sat down to supper “at the Lion’s Park, Seaforth, on Monday evening, July 1st. A ball game was enjoyed after which the sports were held with results as follows: 6 years and under, Grace Johns; 6 to 10 years, Douglas Love; young ladies, Joyce Broadfoot; young men, Aimer ‘Passmore; two minute race, ladies, Mi'S. R. Broad­ foot; two minute race, men, Frank Smale; married men, running, Ross Bi'oadfoot; ladies kicking the slip­ per, Joyce BroadfoOt; men kicking the slipper, Lorne Passmore; three- legged race, Joyce and Edna Broad­ foot; pie plate race, Alice Passmore and .Allen Johns, Joyce Broadfoot arid Gilbert Johns; lucky ' spot, Grace Johns; guessing contest, Percy Passmore; grapefruit relay, Ethelene Johns’ side; whistle relay Etlielene Johns* side; patch relay, Eilene Johns’ side. The following officers were nominated for 1947: president, Frank Smale; secretary­ treasurer, Mrs. R. Broadfoot; table committee, Mrs. G.* Duncan, Mrs. A. Gardjner, .Mrs, M, McCurdy; sports committee, Miss Alice Pass- more, Mrs. Allen Johns, Mrs. 'Gar­ net Johns. Supper is to be served at the Lions Jark, Seaforth, at 6 p.m., July 1st. Guests were present from Owen Sound, Mitchell, Hen- sall, Thames Road, Elimville, Wiri- cheisea, Farquhar, Kippen, Seaforth and Exeter. WOODHAM Mr. and Mrs. Gordon . Dykeman and family, of Galt, spent the holi­ day week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McNaughton. Miss Fern Rodd, of London, spent the week-end with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Rodd. Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs, Gerald Lawson f and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Langford on the arrival of their baby sons. The members of Woodham Fife and Drum Band attended the church service at Varna on Sunday evening. Mr. Glarenc'e Thomson spent -Sun­ day with Mr. Gordon Ford, of Elimville. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rundle and Mr. and Mrs. Jack -Smith spent the week-end at Niagara Falls. ■ Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thomson spent -Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Brine. Quite a number attended the Sunday School picnic held at Strat­ ford on Saturday. All reported a good time. Congratulations to Miss Christine Brown on the successful passing of the three entrance pupils, Annie Jean Spence, Roy McCurdy and Stanley Thomson. Mr. and Mrs. Byrne and family, of Detroit, Spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Willis. Mr. Tron Nyhus, of Grand Prair­ ie, Alberta, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Willis. Shower for Bride-Elect On Thursday evening of last week about forty members of the Sliower Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Stephens to honour their daughter, Jean, on her coming marriage. The program was in charge of Both Thacker. Readings were Cam-m, Kirk, Beth Thomson; ■ Parkinson; Thomson, Webber, ’ Lorene Jaques, Brine, Viola Jaques arid given by ’Evelyn Marion Chatten,Florence Rhodaand by Marion by Thacker vOcal solo poems Marion Stephens, Hazel Pearl Olive Thomson; piano solo by Bessie Mc­ Curdy. An interesting contest was then _ ~ _ then read a nicely worded address after with _ __table. Jean then thanked the .girls and invited them to come and sOe her in her new home. The girls all joined in singing “For She’s a Jolly .Good Fellow”. Lunch was then served by the committee in Charge and a social time Was spent by all. Dorothy enjoyed. Ombra Copeland which Jean was presented a coffee table and an end You are invited to have your Wedding Photographs made by Cecil llafeer ^tubio “Portraits with Soul” 391 Talbot St, Fair. 3010 London, Ont. more. Mr, and MTS. Melvin Gardiner and Mr, and Mrs. Percy Passmore and family attended the McDonald reunion at Seaforth on July 1st. Rev. Mair was the guest speaker at th© Stanley Township picnic ■on July 1st at Bayfield in honor of the returned men of that township, Miss Alice Passmore the Keller—-Jaqufes last Saturday. • We are sorry to William Allen was Joseph’s Hospital last week and underwent an appen­ dicitis operation, His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Tennant and Mr. and Mrs, Sid Plummer, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Coward. Bert Gardiner, of London, the week-end holiday ents. Week-end visitors Mrs. H, Rodhe were and attended wedding at Zion report that Mr, admitted to St. on Thursday of spent with his par- with Mr, and Mr. and family, Mrs. of Mr. Mr. and the hunter’s picnic which was held at Kitchener Park this past week. Some 50 were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Humphreys and daughters spent Sunday and Monday in the North Country at Wasaga Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Roger 'Christie arid children attended the Parrott-El­ liott wedding which was held at Willowgrove United church Satur­ day. Mastei' Don Cluff, of Kitchener, is holidaying with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Cluff. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Young and family, of Thamesford, were Sun­ day guests with Mr and Mrs. Lome Marshall. Mr. .and Mrs. Robert McCormick (nee Edith Fletcher) and Mr. Wal­ ter Fletcher, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. H. Fletcher and Mrs.. Thos,. Foly. Miss Agnes Greason, of Byron i$ spending-* the summer months with her mother, Mrs. M. Gregory. Mr. and Mrs. Miller McCurdy, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davis attend­ ed the Balkwell-Howe wedding at St. Marks church, London Saturday The A.Y.P.A and Sunday School picnic was ’held at Grand Bend on Wednesday, June 26 with an atten­ dance of about 40. After lunch sports were held under the direct­ ion of Bill Switzer followed' by a softball game. The Anglican Young People were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Elston Centralia, Tuesday evening, June 25, Mrs. Harold Davis opened the meeting with prayer. Burns Black- busi- call gave the eve- ler read the scripture. The ness was discussed and 'roll answered^ Mrs. Canon James a very interesting talk on Bible, z The remainder of the ning was spent in playing games followed by a sing-song accompan­ ied by Bill Switzer and his guitar. Refreshments were close served at by the hostess. Mr. CENTRALIA and Mrs. Jobe Flynn the and Miss Marjorie Flynn, of 'London, spent Sunday with Mrs. Geo. Flynn. Master Donald Skelton, of Lucan, is visiting with his aunt, Mrs. A. Proctor. Mr, and Mrs. Wellington Skinner and Arlene visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Foster at Granton. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Wright and Evelyn were at Iperwash on .Sun­ day and visited the Cadet-Training Camp, Mrs.. F. J, McCann, Ronald and Arlene, of Stratford, and Pte. Cann, u L—. week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Bowden, Miss Bernice Tripp spent the hol­ iday at Niagara Falls, Lieut, N,.S, Mildred Elliott, Of To­ ronto, spent the week-end at her home. Gwen Lightfoot, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lightfoot, suffer­ ed a fractured arm on Monday when she fell from her tricycle. She was taken to London for X-rays and will have to remain there for a few days. Mrs, L. Mills, Mi's, Clarence Mills, Keith and Donna, of Woodham, vis­ ited with BO. J, drew, of Week-end and Mrs. Mrs. G. R. Andrew. Mrs. Clara Abbott serious operation in pital, London, on Tuesday of this Week, Her many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mi*. arid Mrs. Keh Hodgins and family were at Spi'ingbank on Sat­ urday attending .the Mitchell fam­ ily reunion. Miss Helen Essery has. returned to London after holidaying with her parents arid at Grand Bend. uf SUaUux J, and Pte. Mc- of London, visited over the ,F. Mrs, H. Mills on Tuesday. Andrew and Mrs- visited over parents, and Mr. L. London, With their GeO. HickS, Au- the Mr. and underwent a Victoria I-IoS- Elmer Gibson Kingston. Rev, and Mrs. daughter, Shirley, were guests at the day. Mrs. Percy Passmore and Alice attended the trousseau tea of Miss i Erhna Jaques, of Zion, last Wed- ! nesday. Mr. and Ml'S, Wm, Smith visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McFalls, of Centralia, Miss Margaret Allison attended the Southcott —• Armstrong wed­ ding on Saturday last. Mr, Edgar Monteith, Mrs, G. Wiseman, Mrs. Thos. Ballantyne, Mr. Ted McIntyre and Mrs. Wm. Cann motored to Fonthill on Sun­ day to visit with Rev. Wm. Mon­ teith who has been ill. They returned Sunday evening and we are glad to report that they found Rev, W. Monteith’s health some­ what improved, Several from 'this community at­ tended Elimvjlle anniversary on Sunday. Mrs. T. McIntyre, of London, visited with her* grandmother, Mrs. Geo. Monteith on Sunday. Sunday services will be usual hour on Sunday. School at 11'0.15 a.m. and at 11.15 a,in. with Rev. charge. andR. May of Lakeside, Manse on Sun- at the Sunday Church Mair in DASHWOOD and Mrs. E. E. Tieman__ __ ___ . . _____ and family, of London, spent the week­ end with his mother, Mrs. Mary Tieman. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Kraft and Mr. and .Mrs. D. Keys, of London, spent the week-end holiday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Koehler and Mrs. Kraft. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Pfile are visiting for a few days with rela­ tives in Lansing,. Mich. - Mr, and Mrs/Tria Brown, of Tor­ onto, and Mr. and Mrs. Mel. Brown of Kitchener, were holiday visitors with Rev. .and Mrs. Burn. Mr. Wilber Graybeil and ter, of Woodstock spent the with relatives. Mrs. Norman Evans and of. Aurora, are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoff­ man this week. , ’ Miss Antionette Ziler, of London spent the week-end with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ziler. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schatz, of Detroit, are spending their vacation with friends here. Mr, and Mrs. S. P. Currie and family and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McCrae spent the holiday week-end in Meaford, Miss Kay Culfond, of St. John’s Newfoundland, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hopcroft. Mr. Chas. Holland,w of Kitchener Miss ‘ — - Miss Mr. Port Benner borne, Arthur, visitors croft, Mr. and Mrs. Fred daugh- holiday family, of Stratford, of Stratford, Hopcroft, of and Mrs. J. Anne Elgear, Edith Johnson, ,and Mrs. Robt. Colborne, Mr. and two sons, of Port Col­ and Mr. and ,of Exeter, with Mr. and Mrs. Graham were Sunday Mrs, t. Hop- Mr. and Mrs. Fred Genttner are spending .the holidays with rela­ tives in Detroit and Windsor. Mr. and Mrs. C. Kimpel, of Kit­ chener, spent the holiday with her mother, Mrs. Becker. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Robair, of Detroit, Mich., and Miss Patricia Williams, of Lapiey. Mich., visited with Mr. and Mrs. Allemand last week. *• Mr. arid Mrs. Otto Restemeyei/ entertained a number of friends at the Hotel last Friday night in hon­ or of their daughter, Onieda, who 'was recently married .to Mr. Martin McGrenere, Of London. The bridal couple were presented, with a good­ ly number of lovely .gifts. The evening was spent in .dancing after which a dainty lunch Was served. Those from London who attended the reception were Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Restemever and family, Mr, and Mrs. Ward Kraft, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kraft, ton, Ji\, Mr, ___ . .... and Miss Mary Stincoriit. On Wednesday evening th© Stitch and Chatter Club ended tlieir bridge season With a chicken dinner at the Dominion Hotel, Zurich. After do­ ing justice to a most delicious din­ ner, the members motored to Grand Bend and toured the resort, taking in the various ammusements, Later they retired to the home of the sec­ retary, Mi's, Hlghi Merrier, fori a few rounds of bridge, 'Prize for the highest bridge score of the year Was awarded to Mrs, it. H. Taylor. Prize for the highest score bf the evening went to Mris, (A, Kuntz and consolation to Mrs, Webb, Mr, and Mrs, Johns- and Mrs. Johnston,Sit, Mi'.Mr. and Mrs. Dili McGrenere, and Mrs. Frank McClrenere CREPITQN • Mr. and Mrs. Jack Goodhand and daughter, Lucille, of Tillsonburgz ■ and Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Goodhand of Parkhill, visited Ou Sunday eve­ ning with Rev. and Mrs. (A. True­ blood and Irene and attended eve­ ning service in the United church* Communion service will be held in the United Church next Sunday evening. Mr. E, C. Hills, of Minot, ,N. Dakota, visited during the past week with his sister, Mrs. Garfield Bill, Nine years has elapsed since Mris, Hill has seen her brother. Rev* family, Monday Faist. Mr. Chas. Green’s friends are sorry to learn that he is on the sick list and hope for a speedy recovery, Mrs. Lloyd Hey and Mrs, H« M. Faist spent a few days last week at “Hey Crest”, Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Brown and daughter, Mrs.* Ringhand, of To­ ronto, and Mr, and Mrs., Melvin Brown, of Kitchener, spent the week-end with Mrs, Florina Brown. Mrs. Karl Haumuller and Mr, Russell Eilber, of Detroit, are vis­ iting- at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Eilber. Mri, and Mrs. Ervin Fahrner, of Kitchener, spent the week-end with Mr. Chris, Fahrner and Mrs. M. Ewald. Mr. a “few here,Mr. Kincardine, called on Tl’iends here Sunday evening. Mrs. | to visit in-law, Miss at her home in Zurich. ■Mr. and Mrs. H. Quehl, of Kit­ chener, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Young. Miss Lula Morlock, of Windsor, is visiting at the home of her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Morlock. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Holtzman and sons, Harold and Howard, spent the week-end with relatives in Detroit. Mr. Ed. Darby, of Toronto, spent the holiday week-end at the home of Mr. and -Mrs. Jos. Bullock. Mr. and Mrs, Ed. Yearley visited with Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Yearley. Other holiday visitors included: Mr. and Mrs. A. Robertson and daughter, Anne, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Beaver. Mr. Ed. Schenk, of Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs, H. Schenk. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wolfe,? of Robt. Wolfe, of and Mrs, Bred Faist and of Milverton, with Mv. visited on and Mrs. Ezra Jno. Wade, of Elmira, spent days recently at his home and Mrs. Max Bushell, of Lena Cook left on Sunday with her daughter and son- at Camlachie. Ruth Church spoilt Sunday Exeter, and Sarnia with Wolfe. Mr. Lewis Mrs. M. Faist. Miss Doris Wuerth and Glen with Mr. and Mrs. S. Wuerth. Mr. Wallace Fahrner* with and Mrs. E. K. Fahrner. Mr. Calvin Fahrner with Mr. Mrs, E. M. Fahrner. Mr. Eugene Finkbeiner, of ronto, with Mr. and Mrs, Jos. Fink­ beiner. Mr. and Mris. Wm. Woodall, of Windsor, and Miss Laura Woodall, of London, with Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Woodall. Miss Melitta Schenk, of Zurich, at her home here. Mission Band The Evangelical Mission Band held their June meeting on Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Finkbeiner. The meet­ ing opened jwith quiet music by Jeannette Schenk followed by the hymn, “Sweet Hour of Prayer.” The scripture lesson wa sread by Mrs. Ray Morlock. Donald .Fink­ beiner favored with a musical num­ ber. The study book was given by Mrs. Ray Morlock followed by the hymn “Stepping in the Light.” The roll call and minutes were read and adopted. Stewardship reading were given by Mrs. Ross "Krueger. A story entitled children of the World was read by Wallace Pfaff. The meeting closed with hymn, “Joy in my Heart” and Mizpah Benediction. A treasure hunt was conducted by members of the band and also several games. Lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. Irvine Finkbeiner and committee charge. Church The Ladies’ angelical church a picnic on Wednesday Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Faist with Mr, and Meeting monthly Aid and meeting W.M.S. of took the Mr. and To- in the Ev- of the form of ___ . evening. June 26 when the members and their husbands gathered at the pavilion at Grand Bend for a boun­ tiful strawberry supper and games were held later at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. H, K, Eilber. Following "are the prize winners; elastic race, Emery Fahrner’s group; candle relay, Emery Fahr­ ner’s group; hoop throwing game, Albert Gaiser’s group; pie tin relay, Emery Fahrner’s group; blowing matches into dish, Albert Gaiser’s group; Clothes pin race, Jos. G. Finkbeiner; paper bag game, Albert Gaiser; pantry guessing contest, F. C, Brown; clothes dressing contest, Mrs. Walter WCber and B. C. Brown; doughnut race, Mrs, Walter Weber. Exeter Locals Everything Ready ror the I rip? You are all ready of course but what about your cur ? After all, you depend upon it to get you from here to there and buck again. To make sure that everything is. all right, Jet us give your car a thorough inspection, so that repairs may be made if necessary, Special Attraction Gordon’s band has been a terrific hit since his record breaking opening! I i 8 Douglas Parsons Norman Hannigan, Pryde, Don Traquair, Harry and Bob Burns spent the week-end at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs, Wm» Afiddleton and Gary, Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Lee and Miss Mary Lee visited with Mr, and Mrs. Ansell Lee, of Brinsley, on Sunday. Lieutenant Ron West, son of Bit, Lieut, and Mrs. Jim West, who has recently returned from overseas, has started to work at Ed’s Machine Shop this ’Week. GRAHAM ARTHUR Your Red Indian Service Station Grand Bend Gordon Delamont and his orchestra TUESDAY, JULY 9th e .s' and his orchestra A SENSATIONALLY NEW DANCE BAND. 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