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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-02-17, Page 10P*?e io THE T1MES-ADVOCATE,EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 17, 1949 Leavitt’s THEATRE Previews its Coming Attractions The many friends of Mrs. Elizabeth ■Turnbull will be sorry to hear that she had an un­ fortunate fall in her room and fractured her .leg. She was in St. Joseph’s Hospital for two weeks. Her daughter, Mrs. David Millar, registered nurse, was on duty with her. They returned to their home by ambulance last Sunday and Mrs. Turnbull is doing fine. —a. Announcements Birth. Death and, Marriage Notices are inserted, free of charge. Card of Thanks 50c. In Memoriam Notice 50c for single verse. 25c extra fpr each additional verse, En­gagements 50c, II-------~------—-■ THURS., FRI., SAT. February 17, 18, 19 SATURDAY MATINEE A PLAY ENTITLED / ‘The Paleface’ Color by Technicolor • Bob Hope (His latest feature comedy) • Jane Russell And An All Star Cast e Of Country Kids7 will be put on in the Centralia United Church' BIRTHS BLEAY—-At Mrs. Hunter’s nurs­ ing home on Monday, Feh- LAC and a daugh- ruary 14, 1949, to Mrs, Harold Bleay, ter, Gloria Dianne. FRAYNE — At Mrs. Tuesday, February 22 Hunter’s Nursing Home, on Thursday, February 17, to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frayne, a son. GRANT—At -St. Joseph’s Hospi­ tal, London, on_Tuesday, Feb-> Mrs, Alex- MONDAY, TUESDAY, February 21, 22 TWO FEATURES i Color by Technicolor ® Ray Milland ffl Barbara Stanwyck at 8:30 p.m, By the Young People of Ailsa Craig United Church ADMISSION 40c and 25c ruary 15, to F/S and Alex Grant, a son, Peter ander McKenna. 5 RUTHERFORD—A t Mrs, ten’s nursing home on nesday, February 9, 1949, -to Sgt. and Mrs, H. Rutherford of Exeter, a son. DEATHS Bat- Wed- To All Ladies Or Girls Interested In A ‘Brewster’s Millions’ ® Dennis O’Keefe ® Eddie “Rochester” Anderson WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY February 23, 24 ‘Personal Column’ ® George Saunders ® Lucille Ball i Modern Dressmaking 5-day-Course to be held in Exeter on February 21 to 25 Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 Contact MARIAN RUNDLE Exeter — Phone 177-82 Exeter Not later than Friday, February 18 Sponsored by Exeter Junior Institute pan. * DAVIS—In Exeter, on Saturday, February 12, 1949, Susan Vic­ toria Musser, Richard E. eighty-second JEWELL—In Hamilton, residence of his son-in-law, W. Jf McAlister, on Saturday, February 12, 1949, James Jewell, beloved husband of the late, Mary Ann, Arnsby, in his eighty-seventh year. PHILLIPS—In Exeter, on Wed­ nesday, Feb. 9th, ,1949,?Annie Pearin, beloved wife of the late Benson S. Phillips in her 99 th year. WILLIAMS—In Victoria Hospital London, on Thursday, ary 10, '" ‘ * - iams, in ENGAGEMENTS beloved Davis, year. wife of in her at the Feb.ru 19 49, Dorothy Will- her 49th year. Attention Farmers HURON COUNTY SEED FAIR Fri. March 11 Sat. March 12 Clinton Collegiate Institute; in Clinton $500;00 in Prizes Trophies Junior Seed Judging — Good Program Get Your Entries Cleaned Early Smh.ll Seeds And Ten Bushel Lots Must Be Accompanied By A Grade Certificate E. ROBERTSON, R. G. BENNETT, President Sec.-Treas. THE HURON CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION EXETER ARENA Monday, Feb. 21 ,z Progressive Conservative Party will speak ON THE SUBJECT ’'The Nation’s Business” CBL - Toronto - 7:45 p.m. Admission 35c and 15c First Game at 7:30 p.m. Semi-Finals CREDITON vs. DASHWOOD LUCAN vs. HENSA^L LUCAN vs. HENSALL Credi ton-Dashwood winners vs. ZURICH JOHN DIEFENBAKER Progressive Conservarive Party T- Usborne Council The regular meeting of the Usborne Township Council was held on ^February 7 in the town- Hhgh Berry presiding and Coun­ cillors Wellington Brock, James Simpson and Verne Plncombe in attendance. The minutes of the inaugural meeting for the year, held on January io, were confirmed as printed op motion of Cauncillors. Plncombe and Simpson. - By-law 1, 1949, known as a by-law confirming appointments and fixing salaries and wages for the year 1949 was read and passed on motion of Councillors Pincombe and Simpson. By-law 2, 1949, a by-law to assess and levy annually a spec­ ial rate as .membership fees for the Federation of Agriculture for the County of Huron (one- fifth mill) was read and passed subject to the approval of the Municipal Board on motion of Councillors Simpson and Pin­ combe. By-law 4, 19 49, a by-law to provide for the total 1949 ex­ penditure on roads in the Town­ ship of Usborne of $30,000 as prepared by the road superinten­ dent was read and passed on motion of Councillors Simpson and Pincombe. By-law 3, 1949, a by-law au­ thorizing the reeve and treas­ urer to borrow on behalf of the Township -of Usborne from the Bank of Montreal, Exeter, such sums of money as may be re­ quired to meet the current ex­ penditures of the township until the taxes are collected, up to a total of '$55,000, was read and passed on motion of Councillors Pincombe and Simpson. Council agreed that the clerk should purchase office and print­ ing supplies from time' to time as required, on motion of Coun­ cillors Pincombe and Simpson. Mr. E. J. Miller, sales repre­ sentative of the Burroughs Add­ ing Machine of Canada, Ltd. in­ terviewed the council regarding the -purchase of an adding mach­ ine for the use of the various township officials. The clerk was authorized to sign an order for an adding machine from the Burroughs Company at the -price of $177^30 on motion of Coun­ cillors Brock and Pincombe. The clerk was instructed to publish a Daily 1949 tract. 8,000 and Ross pits. $500 and tenders to close on the next regular council meeting day, March 14, at 3 p.m. William Johns, tax collector, reported that he had made fur­ ther collections, 'Of 19 48 taxes Since December 31 of $607.60, leaving an outstanding balance of $2,739.67 of 1’948 taxes still unpaid. On motion of Councillors Brock and Simpson the follow­ ing grants were made: To the Salvation Army, $10.00; to the Huron County Crop Improve- * ment Association in support, of the annual $10.00; to Agricultural $15.00. The following correspondence was tabled and dealt with as follows: From Thomas Pryde, M.'L.A., regarding stock-piling of sand on township road allow­ ances adjacent to Highway and promising action in matter. Read and filed. Letters of thanks from Queen Alexandra Sanitorium i War Memorial Hospital, London, Read and filed. (From the Exeter District High School Board, a copy of the '48 annual financial report. Filed. From the treasurer of the County of Huron, a list of lands in the township in . arrears of taxes for the years 1946 and 1947 liable for sale. Filed. From the Department of Lands and Forests -advising .that a by-law to restrict non-residents from hunting in the township would be invalid. Filed and fur­ ther action held over till a meeting. Current accounts to amount of $298.36 and the superintendent’s vouchers paid on motion of Councillors Brock and Pincombe. All motions were unanimously carried and council adjourned to meet again in regular monthly session on Monday, afternoon, March 14. Harry Strang, Clerk ship hall, iEliinville, with Reeve Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Keller, Dashwood, wish to announce the engagement of their second eld­ est daughter, Verda Frieda, Stanley Dinney of Stephen; marriage to take place at Lutheran Church, Dashwood, February 26 at 2:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. (Frank Triebner of Exeter wish to announce the I engagement of their only daugh­ ter, Doreen Elizabeth, to John Michael Heenan, R.C.A.F., Cen­ tralia, son of Mrs. Heenan and the late’ Michael Heenan of Co- bourg, Ontario; the wedding to take place March 5 at 12 o’clock noon. The engagement is announced of Lorna Ruth, youngest daugh­ ter of Mrs. Bertha Carpenter and <.he late Wallace Ross Car­ penter of Ilderton, Ont., to Early John Wellington, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Whiteford of Clandeboye; the wedding to be in Ilderton ’United Church early in March. CARDS OF THANKS to the the on tender call in the Commercial News for the township gravelling con- Amount is estimated at yards from the Rowcliffe Bond required Items of Social and Personal Interest in and Around Exeter The Tiqies-Advocate is always pleased to publish these Items. We and our readers are interested in ypu and yomr friends. Phone 31w Rev. Ernest Grigg, of London, called on friends in Exeter on Wednesday, Mrs. W. Waddell, of Guelph, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Pickard. Mrs. Charles W. Goodman, of Detroit, spent a few days with her father, Mr. Charles Schroed-her father, Mr. Charles e?, Mr, and Mrs, H. V. of Brantford, visited with Mr, and Mrs. T. O. South­ cott. Mr. and Mrs. Ed, Hocking, of Roys visited with Rev. James and Mrs. Anthony, Wednesday of last week. Mrs. .Harvey Perkins Alice Cudmore visited wd’ek-end with Mr. and L. Butler, in London. Frederick son of Mr. Brintnell, is under ,tlie care, with pneumonia. Mrs. .Rufus Kestle was in To­ ronto last week attending the convention of the Provincial Fairs Association. She was ap­ pointed a representative of Dist­ rict No. 8, ■Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Stone, Donna, Marlene and Sharon, of Kirkton, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Anderson and Shirley were Sunday .visitors with and Mrs. James Squire. Mr. Nelson Towle had misfortune to fall on some Friday, resulting in the fracture of his hip. He was taken in an ambulance to St. Joseph’s Hos­ pital, London, on Monday. Miss Helen Anthony has re­ turned to Toronto after attend­ ing a convention of the Inter­ national Religious Education Council at Colombus, Ohio, as a representative of t'he Ontario Branch. s Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brint­ nell, .Edwin andADonald were in London, on Wednesday of last week, attending the funeral of the late James Melville Brint­ nell, who .passed away February 6, in Westminister Hosnital. Interment was in Woodland c emet ary. The "business transaction re­ garding .the sale of the 100- acre farm owned by Alvin Moir, on Highway 83, to Mr. Elmei* McBride, of Exeter, has been cancelled. Another fifty acres has been sold to Ross Oke of the second concession * of Us­ borne Township. .Hutton, recently and Mrs. over the Mrs. W. B’rin'tnell, and Mrs. infant Russell doctor’s Mr. the ice I wish to tliank those who have patronized the Paris Beau­ ty Bhop and also to inform that it is being closed for business February 19. 1949. * —Evelyn Paris, Prop. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Reste- mayei* wish to express their sin­ cere thanks to those who re­ membered Mrs. Restemayer with cards, treats, flowers and visits while a patient in St. Joseph’s- the Hospital. 17* Raymond Cann wishes to thank all those who remembered him in 'any way during his re­ cent illness. Mr. and Mrs.-Ernest Hutchin­ son wish to thank all those who so kindly sent cards and treats to their son, Alva, while he was in the hospital and since his return home. 17* Mr, Harold Jeffrey wishes to thank -all those who so kindly remembered him, while a pat­ ient in St. Joseph’s Hospital. 17* Mr. Albert Keyes ofc wishes to thank all those so kindly remembered him ___ treats and cards while a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital. * Gordon Ford wishes to thank all those who kindly remember­ ed him in any way while a pat­ ient in St. Joseph’s Hospital and since his return home following his recent accident. Very special thanks to Messrs. Clarence Haw­ kins, Wib, Chappel and Grant Ratcliffe, whose prompt action saved his life. Many thanks also to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Robin­ son for their kindness * LAC and Mrs. David Dyck wish to express their heart-felt thanks to their many friends and neighbours for their never ending kindness during Dyck’s stay tat Mrs. George ter’s nursing home. IN MEMORIAM town who with Mrs. Hun- * BRUNSZLOW—In loving mem­ ory of Shirley Mary Elizabeth Brunszlow, a dear daughter and sister, who passed away February 10, 1045. Two little hands ’are resting, A loving heart Is still; A little daughter wo 1 oved waitingFor A just over the hill. —Lovingly remembered by mother and brothers. c is County Seed Fair, the ' South Huron Society, H e n s a 11, 83 the the and Children’s for grants. later t h e road were GREENWAY Mr. and Mrs. James Wellman ana Bob, of Kalamazoo Mich., spent the .week-end witli her mother, Mrs. A. McIntosh. Mrs A. Gollen is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kading, -of Grand Bend. Mr. Dawson Woodburn, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Chid Woodburn. Mrs. Albert Pollock and Mrs. Levina Kennedy visited bn Mon* day with. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hodgins and family and Mr, William Shaddock. Misses Ina and Rita Bullock of London, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Bullock. Miss Viola Curtis, .of London, spent the week-end With her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Curts. Mr. and Mrs. Russel McIntosh of Ferndale, Michigan, spent the week-end with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Walper spent the week-end visiting in Toronto and Oakville. Mr. Ed Lindenfield has been confined to his home for a cou­ ple of days through illness and is under the doctor’s care, District Deputy Governor J, A. Traquair and Mrs. Traquair were at Parkhill Monday even­ ing, where ’Mr. Traquair paid his official visit to the Parkhill Lions Club. Quite a number from Exeter were in London Tuesday evening and heard Handel’s “Messiah” presented by the massed choirs of London and the London Sym­ phony Orchestra, under the dir­ ection of Sir Ernest MacMillan, at the London Arena. The arena was packed for -the occasion. District Deputy Governor J. A- Traquair and J. M. Southcott visited the Strathroy Lions Club Thursday evening of last week, on the occasion of Mr, Tra- quair’s official visit. A draw was made for a handsome hand­ made wallet,with the Lions Club emblem, and J. *M. Southcott was .asked to make the draw and drew his own ticket. Notice To Members of Exeter District Co-operative Annual Meeting* Will Re Preceded This Year With A Banquet Supper TIME Wednesday, February 23 Banquet commences at 7 jp.m. sharp, regular meeting at approximately 8:30 p.m. PLACE James Street United Church Basement Tickets on sale at Co-op Store, Space limited to 200. Get your tickets early, at $1.50 per plate. Aberdeen Hall, Kirkton Wed., Feb. 23 Dancing 9:30 to 1:30 , Music by THE SHAMROCKS Admission 50c Everybody Welcome Coming Events DANCE —■ It’s dancing every Saturday night in Lucan Opera House to. Frank Traher and his orchestra, featuring Virginia Dd- quette, Benny Goodfellow. Ad­ mission 60 cents. Dancing from 9 to 12 p.m,, and a door prize. ALDON THEATRE BAZAAR AND DANCE — The Catholic Women’s League of Mt. Carmel is sponsoring a Bazaar and Dance in the Mt. Carmel Parish Hall on Monday, Feb­ ruary 21, at 7:30 p.m. Music by the Syncopators. Lunch booth provided. Admission 50c. 10:17* GRAND BEND PRESENTS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT THE FOLLOWING ATTRACTIONS FRIDAY, SATURDAY February 18 - 19 PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE will ibe held in- the Eastern Star rooms Friday evening, February 18. Euchre to commence at 8:3 0. Everyone welcome. Admission* 35 c*>hts. 17c/ . ... ____ ■________■_____• PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE — In Woodham Orange Hall, Monday, February 21, 8:30 u.m.. Lunch, good prizes. Admission 3 5 cents. Under the auspices of L.O.L. 492. c u ‘The Black Arrow’ Louis Hayward Janet Blair George Macready recreates Robert LouisHayward Stevenson’s dashing hero. Chapter HI Of Superman, ‘THE REDUCER RAY’ and Harry Vonzell as tlie ‘RADIO ROMEO’ Exeter Gymsters Grab South Huron Title Exeter won the WOSSA. “B” championship of South Huron from St. Marys on Tuesday last. The local lassies defeated the visitors 23-12. Helen Sweet paced the winners with 9 points and Audrey Campbell and Janet Kestle tied with 4 points each. The forwards owe gratitude to the and the subs who ready for action. The senior boys Marys 50-29, with O ’ B r i e n sparking the Exeter boys with 26 points and Hunter-Duvar net­ ting 12 points. Spariglia, high scorer for St. Marys, scored 10 points. Senior Girls EXETER—Sweet, 9; Kestle, Schroeder; McCurdy, 2; Haist, 1; Campbell, 4; Schenk; Mickle; Jinks; Cook; Briijtnell; Alexan­ der; Rowcliffe. ST. MARYS—Fort, 4; Brown; Bryan, 4; Marriott; ’Crawford, 4; Cappa; Smith; Madden; Wil­ son; Maclian. Senior Boys EXETER—May, 6; Kreuger; O’Brien, 26; G. Dobbs; Rether, 3; Morgan,!; Hunter-Duvar, 12; Mickle; F. Dobbs,2; G. Cann; J. Cann. ST. MARYS—MacGregor, 1; Weston; Wilson, 7; McLaughlin, 5; Fairburn, 2; Hemphill, 4; Spariglia, 10. Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick’.’ will be presented by the Kirkton Anglican Y.P.U. i.n Thames Road Church 1 a debt of alert guards were always trimmed St. *—Maida Richard Stephen Financial Report Presented The following is the financial report of the Stephen Township School' Area for the year end­ ing December 31, 1948. Receipts: Balance on hand from 1947, $15,334.14; legisla­ ture grant, $13,898.76; township grant, $6,000.00; municipal levies Township of Stephen, $6,247.78; municipal levy, town­ ship of Bosanquet, $1,390.10; received from sale of* No. 2 schoolhouse and property, $706.- 05; received from other sources, $11.00; totill receipts, $43,587.- 88. Expenses: Cost of instruction, $17,740.70; cost of instructional supplies, $2,190.58; Cost .of ad­ ministration, $505.95; cost of plant operation, $3,279.80; cost of plant maintenance, $2,230.28; cost of auxiliary agencies, $285,- 95; transporting, $1,545.* 00; capital outlay, $962.20; 'total expenses; $28,740,46, Balance in bank, $14,847,87; total, $43,587.83, Arthur J. Amy, Treas. Fri., Feb. 18 at 8:00 p.m. ADMISSION Adults 40c, Oliildren 25c MONDAY, TUESDAY February 21-22 ® William Powell •.Ann Blyth ® Irene Harvey ‘Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid A fish story no wife would believe. Musical Short, JIMMY DORSEY AND HIS ORCHESTRA PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL 1 EXETER BUSINESS MEN! A Public Meeting Sponsored By Exeter Chamber Of Commerce will be held Wednesday, February 23rd, 1949 8:00 p.m. in the Town Hall, Exeter To Discuss Proposed Vegetable Co-operative — SPEAKER — The Agriculture Represehtative For Huron County LOOK! «—- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - ------------------------ - LOOK! Balloon Ball, Parkhill A Friday, February 18 Fun For Young And Old I House^ Exeter Modern And Square Every Saturday Night “Where the gala dancers meet!” Clayt Steeper’s Famous Band Chartered Bus Comes To Both Dances —.