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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-07-06, Page 10THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 6, 1950 Mr, Grant Collingwood of To­ ronto spent the week-end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Collingwood. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Parker and. Mrs., Norman Parker of Lan- stag, Michigan, spent the week­ end at the home of Mr. Prank Sheers. Miss Ella Jones, of Toronto, and Mrs. Frank Rice, of Brant­ ford, visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Kestle. Mrs. R. McInnis attended the funeral of her first cousin Mrs. A. A? Affleck in London Wednes­ day of last week. THEATRE Phone 421 Previews its Coining Attractions Mrs. Noi’mau Hockey returned home from the hospital where she underwent a serious opera­ tion. Her sister, Mrs. R. Simp­ son of Toronto, is staying with her for a few weeks. Mrs. Reg. Beavers and family are visiting with the former’s parents in Amherstburg. The many friends of Mrs. Richard Welsh will be glad to know that she has returned home from St. Joseph’s Hospital but sorry to learn she is still con­ fined to her bed. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Huston, of Seaforth, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cole on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Doug. Harrison attended a wedding in Ingersoll, Saturday. Mr. James Dearing of London is spending a week with his brother, Mr. Wesley Dearing. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cole and daughter of London spent Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Len Mc- Knight. Mr. B. W. F. Beavers and Mrs. Myrtle Brown visited on Sunday with Mr. M. H. Switzer aud Mrs. M. Armstrong of Blanshard. FRIDAY & SATURDAY July 7 and 8 Tennis was purely an ameteur sport until 1926. Indian Scout’ ★ George Montgomery ★ Ellen Drew Th© organized savage warfare by all the Indian tribes united under a single chief, taken from the proudest page in frontier history! MONDAY & TUESDAY July 10 and 11 ‘My Gal Sal’ > Rita Hayworth ★ Victor Mature It’s a show that soars to new entertainment heights on wings of beauty, laughter, romance, and ten beautiful song hits . . . Decoration Service Dashwood Cemetery EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH Sunday, July 9 at 3:00 p.m. Dr. H. A. Kellerman, Kitchener Guest Speaker Dashwood Band and Choir in attendance PUBLIC SEES AIR FORCE, ARMY POWER — Even a parachute jump of 1,000 feet is worthwhile, says paratrooper Ed Chabotar, Toronto, when he is rewarded by smiles from Ruth Davitt (left) and Lorna Jackson of Pembroke, Ont. Pte. Chabotar was one of the troops taking part in the in­ fantry., air and artillery display at Petawawa watched by fifty spectators including officers from Britain and United States. —Central Press Canadian 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 arc interested in you and your friends. Phone 31w WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY July 12 and 13 ‘Sons of New Mexico’ Gene Autry ★ Gail Davis and ★ Champion The world’s greatest cowboy and the world’s wonder horse. MATINEES SATURDAY AND HOLIDAYS AT 2:30 P.M. Kirkton Garden Party Wed., July 19 6:00 p.m.—Softball game: Exeter vs. St. Marys 7:30 p.m.—Super Juvenile Contest (DO NOT MISS) 9:00 p.m.—All-Star Professional Programme Refreshment Booths on Grounds Mrs. N. R. D. Sinclair, Mark­ ham, Ontario, is visiting for a few weeks with.Rev. and Mrs. Donald Sinclair. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ford and Dianne of Detroit visited over the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor. Mrs. Charles Box returned to Detroit with them. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan H. Mackay of Weyburn, Sask., have return­ ed home aftei- spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. E. Cer- son. Miss M. E. Brown is visiting friends in Hamilton this week. n----------------------------------—.............................................——b Youth for Christ PRESENTS j A Program for your Enjoyment ’ Exeter District High School Saturday Night, July 8 at 8:0Q pan. REV. JOHN MORAN, SPEAKER Many Attractions, Including: James Bright, Christian Magician Lance Norris and James Brght, Trumpeteers Mrs. John Moran, Soloist Sgt. Bob Persan, Violinist WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR YOU — YOU WILL ENJOY IT 2SJ •b Lakeview Grand Bend Dancing Every Night NEIL McKAY and his ORCHESTRA CBC Broadcasting Artists Kaye Jennings, Vocalist Coming - Wed., Announcements Birth. 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 BURR—'Earl and Eileen Buri' (nee Patterson), of Dashwood, are happy to announce the birth of their baby boy, Julian George, at St. Joseph’s Hos­ pital, London, on Wednesday, June 28. JORY—In St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, Saturday, July 1, to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Jory, Kirkton, a son, Richard Peter .Ricky), a brother for Sandra Lee. STIRE—To Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stire, Exeter, a son, Glenn Douglas, a brother for Linda and Larry. DEATHS STEWART—In Exeter on Satur­ day, July 1, 1950, Jacob A. Stewart, in his ninety-fix st year. WHITEFORD—ixi Grand Bend, on Friday, June 30, 1950, at the home of hi? son, J. Wel­ lington Whiteford, in his eighty-sixth year. Interment took place Monday in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. ENGAGEMENTS Mr. and Mrs. Ernie McCarter wish to announce the exxgage- ; meat of their eldest daughter, Leva Marie, to Ray Calvin Bruce i Ferguson, youngest son of Mr. J and Mrs. William Ferguson, of Thames.Road. The wedding will take place on July 15. * Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Taylor, Exeter (formerly of Brucefield), wish to announce the engage­ ment of their youngest daughter, Verna Florence, to William Percy John Gibbings, Clinton. A . quiet wedding Will take place on Saturday, July 29, ♦ CARDS OF THANKS I wish to gratefully thank my many friends for lovely flowers, cards, letters, and candy I re­ ceived While I was a patient in the hospital and since returning home. • * —Mabel Hockey I Mrs. Richard Welsh gratefully lacknowledges the many kind ex­ pressions of sympathy, beautiful floral tributes and acts of kind­ ness extended during her recent sad bereavement and Mr. Welsh’s long illness while at home and in St. Joseph’s Hospital. * I wish to thank my many friends and relatives who so kindly remembered me with cards, flowers and visits during my recent illness. ♦ —Ernie Rader And His Western Gentlemen — ONE NIGHT ONLY — Mx\ and Mrs. Charles Harris and Stephen, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. axxd Mrs. M. W. Pfaff. • Mr. H, . M. Jones and sister Miss 11a Jones, of Toronto, visit­ ed with Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Jones over the week-end. Mrs. A. Ostland, Sr., of St. Thomas, returned home Monday after visiting for two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Osland. Mr. Walter Herbert of Belle­ ville, Michigan, is visiting friends in Exeter, Kirkton, Clinton aud Lucan this week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cox, Patsy and Sandra, of Niagara Falls, are visiting with the for­ mer’s mother, Mrs. N, Hannigan, ALDON THEATRE GRAND BEND PRESENTS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT THE FOLLOWING ATTRACTIONS Mi'. Murray Moore and Sandra, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Strange of Toronto spent the holidays with Mr. John Strange, Mr. and Mrfe. Ed Wurm »and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Brlntnell spent the week-end in Thorold with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stead and also attended the centennial celebration at Thorold on Satur­ day. Miss June Gordon of Toronto visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. T. O. .Southcott, Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Harness visited with Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Richards at St. Thomas ovex' the week-end. COMING EVENTS KIRKTON GARDEN PARTY — July 19, ball game, juvenile contests, all-star program, 29; 6c BAND CONCERT — in Com­ munity Park, Sunday afternoon, July 16, at 3:00 p.m. Band under the leadership of Ted Walper, Silver collection. 6c Mr. Arthur Peacock, who has been with the Y.M.C.A. in India for six years, spent a day with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Martin. Miss Penny Venton of Dor­ chester is spending two “ weeks with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Paisley of Toronto celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary Sunday at the home of Mrs. Paisley’s par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. George Dunn. Thos£ present were Mr. and Mrs. Chester Dunn, Mr. Mervixx Dunn, Mrs. Iva Dunn, Mr. Elmer Dunn of Toronto, Miss Irene Johns, Miss Hazel Buswell, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Down and Helen, Mr. Frank Down and David aud Janet Paisley. Mrs. M. L. Parker of Hamil­ ton spent the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Harris, returning with Mr. Par­ ker who visited in town for the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. William Cook have entertained as their guests this week-end Rev. and Mrs. Peter Ivison of Verona, Illinois, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank LoCas- cio and son Jack of Chicago. Mr. Ivison and Mr. Cook are cousins and have not met since they were young lads in the County of Durham in the north of Eng­ land. Mr. Ivison is now a retired congregational minister. Rev. James Anthony conduct­ ed Sunday services at Blyth United Church. Miss Helen Penhale, of Toron­ to, is holidaying for a month at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. dPenhale. Mr. W. Bruce Biggart has been transferred from Trentoxx to the Exeter branch of the Bank of Montreal. Miss Isabelle Anthony and Miss Gladys Ecklin, of Hamilton, and Miss Helen Anthony, of To­ ronto, are holidaying at the home of Rev. Janies and Mrs. Anthony. Mr. and Mrs. K. L. Werixer and two daughters, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Beer at Grand Bend. Miss Nancy Clarke, Thedford, had a tonsil and adenoid opera­ tion in Mrs. Hunter’s Nursing Home and is convalescing at the , home of her grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. William Sweitzer. Mrs. George Clark and two sons, Michael and David, Thed­ ford, spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 'William Sweitzer. Mrs. Howard Ford and two small sons of Brampton are spending the week with Mrs. Frank Brierley and other rela­ tives. Mrs. William Marriott, Moose Jaw, Sask., Mr. William Patter­ son, Shamrock, Sask., and Mr, and Mrs. Walter Patterson, Sac- rimento, Cal., visited With their sister, Mrs. Rose Russell. Mr, and Mrs. Jack Routledge, of Toronto, are holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Rivers and other relatives. Mrs. Edwin Miller of Napanee, Ont., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller. Miss Ann Marie Rivers has accepted a position in London. Miss May Armstrong left this week for Kincardine for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hunter and son Jack of Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Casey of Lucan visited on Monday with Mrs, George Hunter. •Miss Pat Hopper is visiting with relatives in Wingham. Cuts Finger In Lawnmower Bobby, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Reynolds of Bsborne, had the top of his forefinger on the right hand severely cut in a lawnmower. Four stitches were required to close the gash. I wish to express my sincere appreciation to all those who re­ membered me with cards, treats and visits while a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital and since re­ turning home, * —-Mrs. Carman Woodburn ‘Tm a self-made man.” . “You’re lucky, I’m the revised work of a wife and three daugh­ ters.” By trade, St. Paul was a tent­ maker. WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY July 5-6 -A- Robert Ryan Audrey Totter ★ George Tobias ★ Alan Baxter ■The Set-Up’ Thrill to the story of U fighter who lost his most important battle . . . MICKEY MOUSE CARTOON “LOVE THAT BEAUTY” and “CACTUS CUT-UP” FRIDAY - SATURDAY July 7-8 ‘Red Hot and Blue’ Betty Hutton ★ Victor Mature ★ 'William Demarest Bouncing Betty Hutton as an innocent gal who’s guilty of everything. “SEAWEED SCIENCE” “SPORTING SWANEE” and Cartoon, “BARKING DOGS DON’T BITE” SUNDAY MIDNIGHT MONDAY - TUESDAY July 10-11 ‘My Friend Irma’ ★ Dianna Lynn ★ John Lund ★ Don DeFore ★ Marie Wilson That dizzy, delightful daxne of the airwaves cuts her crazy capers on the screen! PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL 3 For Health’s Sake Roller Skate EXETER ROLLER SKATING RINK Skating 8:00 to 11:00 P.M. ADULTS 350 CHILDREN 250 REFRESHMENT BOOTH Hot Dogs French Fries Ice Cream Gum Cigarettes Chocolate Bars * SKATING WED., FRI. AND SAT. EVENINGS h———...........—- ...........—■——---------- -----------— “0 ■>— ----------- -----------------------------------------------------------—————■ Don't Be Late For S.S. 5 Hibbert Reunion Friday, July 14 Make your lunch the night before. The bell will ring at 9:00 o’clock. In the morning, reminiscences and roll call; afternoon, Paul brothers, old-time dance, speeches, old- time fiddlers’, and children’s party; evening, Johnny Brent will be master of ceremonies for a program from 8:30 to 9:30 furnished by CKNX artists and a dance, the music supplied by CKNX. Admission: Adults 750, Children under 12 Free Everybody Welcome Anytime — Morning, Afternoon or Evening Dishes and Tea Provided for Picnic, Dinner and Supper ■-»........—.................................................. "B M ......... .—.—------------------------------- ----------------- -»B Rural Girls' Softball TOURNAMENT Kirkton - Saturday, July 8 First Game 1:30 P.M. MOTHERWELL VS. GRANTON SEBRINGVILLE VS. KIRKTON Winners of First and Second Games Play for Cup Admission 350 and 100 B—— ............. ................................................................. H EXETER RACES $2,200.00 IN PURSES Wednesday, July 12 Races Start at 1:30 P.M. D.S.T. Grand Bend Stake Sponsored by Business Men of Grand (Trophy donated by sponsors) 2.28 Class, Trot or Pace . . . Sponsored by Zwicker Seed Co. Limited, 2.20 Class, Trot or Pace . . » Sponsored by Tuckey Transport and Turkey Kist Beverages Exeter Free-for-all, Trot or Pace Bend $500 CLOSED JUNE 15 . $500 Crediton . $500 OPEN RACES CLOSE SATURDAY, JULY 8 Woollen Blankets Donated to the Winner of Each Race By Messrs. Simmons, Flynn & Smith, Chambers & Darling, Orville Southcott, Jones, MacNaughton Seeds Ltd. CLIMIE-WHITESELL STARTING GATE WILL BE USED Betting Privileges on the Grounds Announcer: Tory Gregg, CKNX One of the Best Race Meets in Western Ontario Exeter Turf Club FRANK TAYLOR, JACK MORRISSEY, GEO. W. LAWSON, President. Chairman. Sec.-Treas. J