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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-12-24, Page 11THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 24, 1953 Fairfield Forum Enjoys Program Fairfield, Farm. Forum mem­ bers numbering 39, enjoyed a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Murray Elliott on Monday night. After listening to the Forum broadcast, Mr. Herman Rowe act­ ed as chairman for the program which began with carol singing directed by Mrs. Gordon Wilson, and accompanied by Mrs. Leslie Richard. Mrs. Earl Neil and William Schroeder contributed readings and Albert Smith, mouth organ selections. Recitations were given 'by Brian Lamport, Wendy and Jimmy Neil and Marie Powe. Julia Lamport sang a carol, Elaifle Powe and Margaret Haist 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. Tel. 770 Mrs. Marvin Porterfield and little son Robbie flew to Edmon­ ton, Alta., to spend Christmas with her husband who is sta­ tioned at penhold with the RCAF and with his parents in ton. Mr. and Mrs. Lesume dine, Miss Edith Ripfer, Desjardine were guests and Mrs. Gerald Mason, Edmon- Desjar- Mr. Ian of Mr. Sunday Lyric played piano solos and Bobby Haist sang with Margaret as ac­ companist. An exchange of gifts and card games concluded a pleasant eve­ ning for Forum members and their families. Theatre Phone 421 Exeter Previews Its Coming Attractions Arena The MANAGEMENT and STAFF Wish Everyone A MERRY CHRISTMAS! FRIDAY- & SATURDAY December 25 and 20 Tonight We Sing Schedule of Events Wednesday, December 23 WOAA Cyclone Hockey ZURICH FLYERS vs. LUCAN IRISH Mrs. Jack Ollen - Bittie and little daughter Karen, of Toron­ to, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Shapton, where Mr. Ollen-Bittle will join them for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Jermyn will have as their guests for Christ­ mas Mr. Jermyn’s brother, Ro­ bert and Miss Barbara Shenkel, of Hamilton. Miss Kay McGill is spending the Christmas holidays with her sister in Arvida, Quebec. Mrs. Alf. Coates returned last week from Victoria Hospital and is convalescing at her home. Mr. and Mrs. William Pearce and Mrs. William*? Gaiser were in St. Thomas, Tuesday, attend­ ing the funeral of the late Mrs. C. C. Lumley. Mrs. Pearl A. Powles, of St. Thomas, is visiting .with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Powell. iSgt. and Mrs. H. A. Woods, of Summerside, P.E.I., are visiting Mrs. Woods’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Cornish and other relatives and friends. Sgt. Woods is on a month’s leave. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cann, Mr. and Mrs. James Hodgert, Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Hodgert and Grant and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Cann, of Thames Road, were entertained to a turkey dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Cann on Thursday evening last. The Reader Comments Mrs. New better*. (o the editor publiaihed hereunder represent the yietvi of individual person*. W’e Invite our reader* to make use of thin column. ★ Ezio Pinza ★ Anne Bancroft Photographed in and based on the Hur ok in a human of his spectacular rise to fame. technicolor — career of Sal dramatization and eventful MONDAY & TUESDAY December* 28 and 20 Trouble Along The Way ★ Charles Cobum ★ Donna Reed Thoroughly delightful comedy reminiscent of “Going My Way”. Thursday, December 24 2:00 p.m. Public Skating Friday, December 25 Arena Closed Xmas Eve and Xmas Day Saturday, December 26 2 :30 p.m. ICE FANTASY All Rush Seats WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY December 30 and 31 8:30 p.m. ICE FANTASY Reserve $1.50, Rush $1.25 Sunday, December 27 2 :00 p.m. Public Skating Silver Collection Good Humor Man ★ Jack Carson ★ Dola Albright ■Hilarious slapstick entertain­ ment . . . the proverbial kitchen stove is thrown in to get laughs! • In order that our staff may enjoy their Xmas dinner, there will not be a matinee on Xmas Day. First show 7:30 p.m. MATINEE SATURDAY", DECEMBER 26, AT 2:30 Monday, December 28 Practices 7-11 p.m, Tuesday, December 29 7:00-9:00 p.m. Kids’ Night (4 games) All Minor League Teams 9 :00 p.m. Public Skating Admission: 35^ 25$, 15$ Come on you parents ! J* Home From UK For Christmas Miss Helen Sweet who went to London, England, in August, 1952, where she has since been employed with an associated com­ pany of Imperial Oil, Ltd., ar­ rived in Exeter on Friday and will be with her mother, Muriel Sweet, until after Years. •She made the return trip on the Empress of France and found the crossing very rough. For two days a gale prevailed and of the seven-day trip, only one day was calm. While in England, Helen spent three weeks in May on the con­ tinent and in July made a trip to Scandinavia. Mrs. Sweet visited her daugh­ ter in England and together they toured England, Ireland and Scot­ land, They also visited- the grave of Mrs. Sweet’s son Jack in Cal- I als Military Cemetery in France. | --------------------- I Federated Group —Continued from Page 9 over the voting, at which it was decided the Auxiliary would be­ come a federated group working in conjunction with the Women’s Association. Mrs. C. S. MacNaughton pre­ sented the following slate of of­ ficers who will be installed at the first meeting of the new year: honorary president, Mrs. H. J. Snell; president, Mrs. L. Wein; vice-presidents,. Mrs. K. Hockey, Mrs. M. Cudmore; recording sec­ retary, Mrs. L. Cushman, assist­ ant, Mrs. D. Insley; correspond­ ing secretary, Mrs. W. May; treasurer, Mrs. F. Creech, assist­ ant, Mrs, C. Green; supply com­ mittee, Mrs. A. Lindenfield, Mrs. E. McBride, Mrs. Ray Frayne, Missionary Monthly secretary, Mrs. N. Jones; Christian Citizen­ ship secretary, Mrs. G. press secretary, Mrs. G. Mickle; phone committee, Mrs. C. Naughton; pianist, Mrs. vers; group leaders, Mrs. C. Cann, Mrs. J. Creech, Mrs. L. Snider; ways and means commit­ tee, Ted den; ant, Mrs. Southcott; Baby Band, Mrs. John Schroeder, Mrs. A. Tennant; community friendship, Mrs. F. Huxtable, Mrs. Don Harris; Christian stewarship, Mrs. Har­ old Broderick. Exeter Ladies Meet On Ship An incident which bears out the statement ‘it’s a small world’ happened as Helen Sweet was returning to Canada recently on the Empress of France. As she sat in the lounge, Helen overheard a conversation between two women seated near-by. The older woman was giving Canada a build-up and remarking she was sure her companion would like living there. Turning to Helen, and including her in the conversation, she suggested she also would find Canada a good Place to call home. When Helen informed her she was returning to her home in Canada, her new-found friend in­ quired where she lived. When the reply was Exeter, the con­ versation i : ”, ;___ for the older woman that Exeter had been for a long time. She Harry Jennings, who friends in Exeter. Mrs Jennings has Australia for some time with her aged mother who has since pass­ ed away. So she was returning to Canada to be with her daughter in Goderich for the holidays. 'For Shame' To The Editor, Looking through the paper, I was amused at your comment, “For Shame” and “Nobody Cares About Elections”. Now I do not think that is true. Soin©, reasons may be put forth as to the supposed apathy of the citizens. One is, to my way of thinking, it does "not require exceptional brains to fill these jobs. Another is, the nomination meeting lot of the workers ner, or resting afterwards. The present group of officials are all in the “businessmen’s class” and can so arrange things to be on hand. No, the pjgilic are not apathetic as to their ^municipal candidates, and their collective affairs. There may be quite a few old wise heads sitting back in the shad­ ows, with an axe concealed in case these young fellows go to excess with their money. We re­ member once of a small body of people who had had a split, some­ one dubbed them “A Mutual Ad­ miration Society”. The simple reason, Mr. Editor, may be your own conclusion. We have a grand body of young men on the job. So please, cut out that “For Shame”. Merry Christmas to All! —F. Whilsmith time was were of the when a at diu- Koch; S. Mac- D. Ri- Mrs. Jack Whilsmith, Mrs. Buswell, Mrs. E. Carscad- Mission Band superintend- Mrs. Harry Cole, assistants, H. D. Mooney, Mrs. Robert Can The Cost Of Production Of Beef Be Lowered? Yes! It Can And It Must! We Are Pleased To Announce That John C. Thompson Manager of Purina Research Farm Responsible for All Purina Research will be at LEGION HALL EXETER Wednesday, Dec. 30 - 2:00 p.m. Mr. Thompson Will Discuss Important Points As: LOWERING COST OF BEEF PRODUCTION HOW TO HOLD DOWN COSTS THE BEST USE OF GRASS FEEDING SILAGE AND HAY AND HOW MUCH WINTERING FEEDER CATTLE FOR BIGGER PROFITS PREVENTING GOING OFF FEED SPECIAL BABY BEEF RATIONS COST OF PRODUCING 100 POUNDS OF MEAT (Mr. Thompson is flying direct from St. Louis, Missouri, to Exeter, Ont., for this BEEF CATTLE meeting and will fly back directly after) This is a rare opportunity to hear a man who is one of America’s outstand­ ing authorities on beef cattle through years of experimenting with thousands of grade beef cattle. Mr. Thompson has a profitable proven program de­ signed to meet tile cattleman’s requirements. Make A Note Of Place, Date And Time Plan To Be There With YoUr Neighbor SPONSORED BY CANN'S MILL LTD really became lively answered her home was. Mrs. has many The been in Christmas Events —Continued from Page 1 ture, a draw for a TV set on Christmas eve. Many groups join­ ed together to .enjoy special Christmas services. Present TV Gift The Lions Club of Zurich pre­ sented a special Christmas gift— a television set— to a lady who lias been paralysed for six years. Another set was given away in a special Lions Club draw. Special business draws prize-winning events were in Lucan. After enjoying these, and ___„ other entertainments, the district is settling down to enjoy the great festive holiday. Whether this Christmas will be a white one or not couldn’t be predicted by the weatherman on Tuesday. The cold, snowy weather last week was interrupted by a rainy mild spell over the week­ end but by Tuesday, another storm had hit the area. Unless the weather takes an­ other serious turn, it would look as if the Yuletide will definitely be white. and held many Need Industry To The Editor: In a recent edition of Times-Advocate we read about Christmas shopping. Why buy out of town . . . loss of time . . . risk of shipping . . . cost of transportation . . . and what have you. Well, if we have the money to spend (and we lieive to save here and times) one canI ways in the city the day off and at the same time meet many friends while on the same mission. They can tell you where they have saved money. Well, where is the money earned? That is one discourage­ ment in our town . . . no-work ... no money. If one has to go to the city to earn it, it is just as easy to shop while there. By taking along a few friends they can shop while the others work. Even in some of the small places one can pick up a few bargains. If the town could get a few places where a person could earn something, it would encourage us to spend and keep the home fires burning. * We even read a piece in the paper why they didn't want fac­ tories. big or small. They were an expense to the public. The taxes would ,go up. Well, they went up, and we haven’t any em­ ployment to earn them with—but we have to pay them just the same. 9 If something . could be estab­ lished to employ men over 65, now considered an awful age! No one wants you. You should have a fortune by that time, then sit on the shelf. What a pity . . . Yes, our town is filled with children, but when they are too big for school they are scooted off to build up the cities. So we have to spend our money in the there in these save in many and even have Bring In The New Year Right Monetta Menard's New Years Party Novelties — Entertainment AUSTIN CARTER’S ORCHESTRA Southern Fried Chicken Dinner Make Your Reservations Now! Closed Christmas Day — Open Boxing Day «.................... 5 5 'Gala New Years Eve BALL Cabaret Style Lunch Lucan and Community Hall Sponsored by Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary / SYNCOPATORS ORCHESTRA Dancing From 10 to 1 Dress Optional ill I Assessment $1.50 Per Person Thomas Coward Usborne Native Mrs. Nelson Watson, of lias received word of the of her father, Mr. Thomas ard, in hospital December 20. Mr. Coward, ninetieth year, borne township, He farmed there for several years and later con­ ducted a store at Winchelsea. Since 1912 he has made his home in Richdale, Alta., where his wife, the former Ann Bell, died 24 years ago. His eldest son Elmer, died three years ago in Oregon. Surviving besides his daughter Vera, Mrs. Watson, are three sons, Bari, of Staynihg, Sussex, England, Eric, of New Westmin­ ster, cB.C., and Percy, of Belling­ ham, Wash. Thirteen grandchild­ ren and 18 great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held from the funeral home in Hanna, Alta., and interemnt made Hanna cemetery. in Calgary, town, death Cow-Alta., who was in his was born in Us- Monday, December 21 was shortest day of the year and beginning of winter. Mr. Clifford White returned home from hospital on Wednes­ day of last week. Mr. Ed. Treble, who has been a patient in South Huron Hos­ pital for several weeks, returned to his home on Monday. Notify Prisoners Of Claim Deadline A recent announcement from Ottawa states application for War Claims Compensation must be re­ ceived before the end of the year. The Legion points put that there has been a change in the regulations since they were ori­ ginally announced and, therefore, any former prisoner-of-war, who may have the remotest claim to compensation, should ensure that his letter reaches the Commission at 262 on or Mr. Warren Hunter, of North Battleford, Sask., flew here on Saturday to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. John Hunter. Wellington Street, Ottawa, before December 31. woman who henpecks hex'' The husband is Likely to find lijm listening to some other chicken. Amalgamate Businesses Ppp’s Taxi, which recently bought out the Exeter Cab, busi­ ness, is now operating six taxis from two different locations in town. The former Exeter Cab cars are continuing under the same name and from the former loca­ tion at the corner of Main and Sanders streets. Pop’S T^xi is operating from its location on Main Street south. Cliff Watson is the owner of the business. Stephen Township Federation of Agriculture Annual Meeting STEPHEN TWP. COMMUNITY CENTRE, CREDITON city—to help them build factories so they can where. Why is it town fathers tories could improve our town? They should be laborers and have to depend on their day’s pay . . . We still need employment to meet expenses! —Name on Request have that can’t work soirie- some of our see why fac- ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND FRIDAY & SATURDAY December 25 and 26 “ISLAND IN THE SKY” ★ John Wayne ★ Lloyd Nolan ★ Walter Abel A tense and graphic melodrama of five days in a frozen hell . . . “TOM TOM CAT” CARTOON TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY December 29 and 30 “SLAVES OF BABYLON” (Technicolor) ★ Richard Conte ★ Linda Christian' An orgy of destruction engulfs the screen as sinful Babylon falls 1 in *'flames. NEWSREEL AND SELECTED SHORTS Wednesday, Jan 13, 7:00 p.m. GUEST SPEAKER: REV. F. RAWSON Local Entertainment Admission $1.50 Winston Shapton, Pres. Allan Richard, Sec. Tickets Available From Directors .............................................................................................................................................................................................. Plan Now To Attend! EXETER LEGION’S Z NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY Thursday, Dec. 31 DANCING FAVORS FOOD NOISEMAKERS . . . ENTERTAINMENT Music By Johnny Waunch London’s Newest and Best Band Dancing 10:00 to 2:00 • Advance Tickets may be secured from members of the executive, Chambers & Darling and W. G. Simons. Ah Ideal Christmas Gift! A Boxing Day Treat! EXETER ARENA SAT. DEC. A‘,n,t8 *i.oo 2.3Q Matinee 8.30 Evening s Advance Tickets At Exeter Arana And McKnight & Walper Men's Wear =GRAND BEND —- MacLhreiUs Pharmacy HEPtSALL Bert Horton’s Shack Bar ZURICH *-—■ Dennome’s Barber Shop DASHWOOD HaytCr’s Garage SEAFORTH Milners Florist LUCAN ~ Mel Culbert’s