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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-03-22, Page 11THE TIME .. Junior Farmers Elect Officers The annual meeting of Lucan Junior Farmers and Junior in-- statute was held in the Commun­ ity Hall. Officers for 1951-52 were elected as follows: Jwnioi* Institute President, Catherine Benn; vice-presidents, Norma June Hodgins, Marie Lewis; secretary­ treasurer, Norine Lynn; assistant sect etary - treasurer, Alice Hag- gai; district director, Marie ' Legist" Institute directors are Jean Hodgins, Pat Gowlett, Muriel Donaldson, Shirley Cobleigh. Standing committee conveners are Lena Hardy, Lillian Hodgins, Marian ~ gius; Norma Junior Officers elected in the Junior Farmers were: Honorary presi­ dent, Jack Ryan; president, Alex McComb; vice-presidents, Donald McComb and Pat Crunican; sec­ retary-treasurer, Bob Lewis; county representative, Pat Cruni- cau. Directors are Ross McRoberts, Neil McRann, Roy McComb, Bob Hamilton, Benn, Norma June Hod- county representative, June Hodgins, Farmers THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 33, 1951 Lucan District News St. Patrick’s Tea Nets Ladies $40 Three groups of the Ladies Guild of Holy Trinity Church held a very successful St. Pat­ ricks tea at the Parish Hall on Saturday last. (Mrs. Ryan’s, Mrs. Corbett’s and Mrs, Brownlee’s groups), Considering the number of sick still in the village the ladies were more than delight­ ed to net over $40t The room looked very attrac­ tive and colourful with its St. Patrick emblems on the wall, its real shamrocks, and St. Patricks small tables and its beautiful silver candelabra on the head table where Mrs. Hawkshaw, our ever faithful organist poured the tea. green candles serviettes on Hip sympathy of her many friends is extended to Broken The Lucan Miss Roberta Fox, who is now in Victoria Hospital, London, with a broken hip. Lucan Students Take Part In Medway Variety Show CLANDEBOYE Personal Items Mr, family have moved Lucan residence in the apartment of Mr. W. Abbott, in the village, Mr. Maurice Simpson and son John spent a few days last week ip Toronto. Mrs. H, Murless and daughter spent Thursday in Strathroy, with Mrs. V. Guthrie. The ladies of Clandeboye United Church are serving a ham supper in the basement on Wednesday March 28 th, from from 6-8 o’clock. Admission: adults, ?1.00, children, .50c. A variety Programme will follow. Everybody welcome. Mrs. Arthur Hodgins hostess on Thursday evening when Mrs. Dohie, of Lucan, dis­ played women’s, children’s dress­ es and lingerie, products of British Knit Co., of Simcoe. Guests were, Mrs. Arthur Simp- Mrs. Billie Simpson, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Andy Mrs. Karl O’Neil, J. H, Paton, Mrs. J. Hewitt, J. Harrison, Mrs. H. Mur- Mrs. T. Collins, Mrs. J. Hall Miss T. Finkbeiner. and Mrs. Rauach from district and taken and the UP was Main Lucan Decorates For St. Patrick*? Anyone walking down St. on Saturday and looking at the gaily decorated windows would readily realize Lucan was a good old Irish village. The window that probably drew the greatest attention was the Fred Bevington Butcher Shop. In full display for all the world to gaze upon was the dearly-earned hoc­ key trophy, Streched above it as far as sleeves and body permit was a green and hockey uniform (probably own.) As I gazed at that I felt like singing one of the A.Y.P.A. theme songs, "Let’s do it again”. officers which Harrison;’ Trea- H. Cantelon; Irene Coursey; would white Fred's trophy Library Board Elects Officers The Lucan Library Board met on Friday night last for the an­ nual election of were as follows; Chairman, Mr. surer, Mr. J. Librarian, Mrs. Convener of Book Selection, Mrs. T. A. Hodgins; Board of mem­ bers, Mr, T. Morganrolk, Mr. Earle Haskett, Mr. F. Harvey, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Riley, The Annual Report showed a very successful year and the purchase of many new books. On Wednesday, March 14th the Middlesex County Co-opera­ tive met at the Library for .the March Exchange of books. Many new books were received. sxuifd HOUSE AND FARM \V/« «W irmg Exeter Radio & Electric Phone 187-W Prop,; Don Jolly Expert Dry-Cleaning "Medway Meanders’* —- Their second annual variety show waq presented by the staff and stu­ dents of Medway high chool on March 14, 15, and 16 th. Their beautiful auditorium was filled to capacity each night with ap- preciative and enthusiastic audi­ ences. The programme consisted of; Spring Forecast, Rifle Rou­ tine, Home Sweet Home, (A one word play by the Jr. Drama Club and that one word was "AH’’), tumbling, pyramids, "But Moth­ er", a monologue, accordian solos, "N e 11 i'e McNabb" (an amusing well acted play by the Sefaior Dramatic Society, selec­ tions from Bridadoon, Finale, "Of Thee We Sing Medway". The Lucan pupils taking part were John Toohey, Marie Lewis, Joan McLean, Betty Dobbs, Mar­ ion Bean, Dorothy Hardy, Paul Morkin, Ruth Sigsworth, Paul­ ine Graham, Marilyn Brownlee, Shirley Cochrane, Anne Denom- me, Donna Stanley, Annette Swit­ zer, Paul Toohey and Marion Ashworth. « All our Lucan young people did just splendidly but I would like to make special mention of Dorothy Hardy who not only has great dramatic ability but also comes from a very musical family. Had you heard sing, "My Mother’s Day" you would have she had just come from land a few days before. Dorothy Weddin’ decided old Ire- BRINSLEY Lucan W.A. Hears Of Four Marys The Lucan United Women’s Association met in the Sunday School room on Wednesday evening with Mrs. S. Revington presiding. Arrangements were made to hold an Easter tea in the church basement on March 24. Con­ venors for tables were named as follows, Mrs. Earl Young, Mrsj William Skelton, Mrs. <E. M. Cook, Mrs. Harold Whyte, Mrs. Carling and Mrs. John Park. Mrs. Dave Park read portions of the constitution of the Wo­ men’s Dominion Board. The special speaker was Mrs. A. C. Calder, a new comer to the community and members of Holy is a been Mr. long Mrs. Calder’s subject, "The Four Marys” dealt with Mary Magdalene, Mary, wife of Cleop- has, Mary of Bethany and Mary the mother of Jesus. Mrs. Calder is a ’fluent speak­ er, so her address was much en­ joyed by all. Mrs. E. M. Cook accompanied Mrs. George Taylor who sang a solo. Mrs. Wes Hodgins group in charge of the program refreshments. son, Hiram Thompson, Mrs. Mrs. less, and Refreshments were served by hostess. Miss Joan Simpson, of pier spent the week-end her parents, Mr. and Mrs. rice Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hes- With Mau- Joyce spent Sunday with latters sister, Mrs. Maurice Morgan and fam­ ily. Miss Grace McKenzie, of Hyde Park, spent Friday evening with Hodgins and also hockey game at Trinity Church (Mr. Calder retired minister and has of wonderful assistance to Harrison throughout his illness). Calder’s subject, was and Lucan Parents Organize Home And School Club GUARANTEED PICK-UP AND DELIVERY Every Wed. & Sat. to Lucan Was Gran dma Better? ef- the the Mrs. J. Maitland, of St. Catha­ rines, is at present visiting her niece Mrs.' Wesley Morley. Mrs. Earl Lewis, Mrs. Harvey Morley and Mrs. Wesley Morley Visited-in Sarnia on Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott dined on Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Scott., We are glad to report that Edward Dixon is much improved after his recent illness. Mr. Grant Amos and Mr. Har­ vey Morley were guests ol! the Purina Feeds, St. Louis a few days lately. « Mr. and Mrs. Cecil spent Saturday evening and Mrs. Lin Craven, Miss Joyce Schenk, spent the week-end parents, Mr. ■Schenk. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hodgins, Phyllis and Bobbie, spent Sun­ day evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lin Craven. Mrs. Classon, of Lucan, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ellwood. Mrs. Alonzo Hodgins and Mrs. Lin Craven spent Thursday with Mrs. Violo Watson, of Parkhill. Mr. J. L. Amos visited recent­ ly with his daughter, Mrs. John Schofield, of Parkhill. Missouri, Ellwood with Mr. and of London, with her Mrs. Roy M iss M. A. Copeland Services for Miss M. A. Cope­ land, 84, who died in the Rae Nursing Home, Stratford was conducted on Tuesday last in the Ball funeral home at St. Marys. Interment was in the Presby­ terian Cemetery Kirkton. Miss Copeland was a daugh­ ter of“ the late Robert and Jane Copeland. She was born at Kirkton but spent most of her life in Lucan. She taught school until 1924 when she retired to be with her father who was ill She was a members of Lucan United Church and lived on Main St. S. Presents Play Lucans enthusiastic A.Y.P.A. presented their two plays, "The Perfect Gentleman," and "Lets’ Do it Again” for Parkhill’s East­ ern Star this past week. A large crowd gave our Young People an exceptionally reception. After the was served. The AYPU ings ahead. good encouraging programme lunch. has several book- EXETER CAB for PROMPT AND COURTEOUS SERVICE Mrs. Arthur attended the Seaforth. Mrs. Mary who has Miami spent the week-end with •Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Kelmer. Miss Aggie Northgrave spent the week-end in Aurora, Ont, Mrs. Lizzie Bere and Richard Atkinson, of called on Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson last Sunday. Mrs. Fred Simpson has ed home after spending weeks with her daughter, Edna, in Detroit. Clandeboye W.I. The March meeting 'of the Clandeboye W.I. was held at the home of Mrs, E. Lewis on March 14. Mrs. Wilmer Scott presided. Sixteen members answered the roll call with birds that are a farmer's friend. There was one visitor. Th'e two local leaders for the project, "The milky way" will be paid .for their expenses. Mrs. E. Lewis and Mrs. J. Cunninham will prepare a slate of officers for the next meeting. A vote was taken whether the district annual be at Clandeboye Church or the Lucan area. It is to be in the Lucan arena. The programme consisted of current events, Mrs. D. Henry; agric. and Con. Ind, Mrs. Ray Hodgins; repeth the motto, "He that sowth good reapth good grain", by Mrs. Roe Neil. A silver spoon was presented to Mrs. Allan Hill for her baby daughter, Nancy Dianne, Mrs. Hill thanked the members same. Refreshments were served hostess and committee. Names Omitted In last week’s account of funeral of the late James Mor­ gan the following pallbearers were unfortunately omitted : Gordon Cunningham, Wilfred Cunningham and Arthur Morgan of Lucan. Taylor, of London, just returned from Mrs. London, Ceafur return- a few for by the SAINTSBURY Mr. and Mrs. Maurice McDon­ ald, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickins, were Monday dinner guests with Mrs. Will Dickins and had tea with Mr. and Mrs.' Gordon Main­ es, of London. Mr. and Mrs'. Jack Dickins, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice McDonald and Mr. and Mrs. Heber Davis were dinner guests on Wednes­ day evening with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carroll on the occasion of Mr. Carroll’s birthday. Mrs. Will Carroll, of Parkhill, who has been staying with Mr. and Mrs. the death week, has Parkhill. Many from this community attended the play-off games be­ tween Lucan and Zurich this past week and were pleased to see the Lucan team receive the cup. Continued luck boys in the following play-offs. The W.A. meeting was called for last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. R. Greenlee, was post­ poned owing to flu. Hark! Seems to me I can hear wedding bells in the distance. Mr. and Mrs. K. Weiberg gave their home for a crokinole party for group one of St. Patrick’s church. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice McDon­ ald, Joyce and .Alexia Davis spent Saturday at the home'of Mr. and Mrs. H. Noels, of Aylmer. Mr, and Mrs. T. Kooey and Clayton: were Thursday evening dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. M. Elston and Mrs. W*. J. Davis and Ivan were Sunday guests at thm Elston home. Asks Birr W.I. Was grandmother a more ficient housekeeper than woman of today? That was question brought to the atten­ tion of Birr Women’s Institute at the Historical Research meet­ ing held at the home of Mrs. Gordon Zirk. Upholding the merits of grand­ mother’s housekeeping ability were Mrs. William McComb and Mrs. Clarence Lewis. Grand­ mother’s activities were outlined from the time she put on her floor-length black dress and long white lace-trimmed apron at 5 a.m. until she lay down just 'be­ fore midnight after applying an onion and goose-grease poultice and stroking the fevered 'brow of one of her little ones until he dropped off to sleep. Grand­ mother was cook, dairymaid, artisan, seamstress, doctor and nurse all in one. "What grandmother accom­ plished easily in a day’s routine would weary us,” stated the speakers . "The woman of today is not only an efficient family house­ keeper, she housekeeper Mrs. William Ken Hardy, modern woman, day with her labour-saving devices can man­ age her own home easily, devote more time to her family, explore new hobbies and still give some of her time to help make her community a better place to live. Through modern educational fac­ ilities her family, though not as large as grandmother’s in many case, is making its influence felt nationally and even internation­ ally." After some discussion mem­ bers agreed that the modern wo­ man was a more efficient house^ keeper than grandmother was. Roll call for the meeting was "Where was I baptized and by whom?”. The interesting an­ swers showed that baptisms had taken place as far away as Fil- more, Sask., Edgeley, Ont., and even one in England. One mem­ ber described her 'baptism as having taken place at her grand­ mother’s death-bed. Her grand­ mother knew she had but a short time to live so she request­ ed that the 'baby who was bear her name be baptized at her bed-side. A donation was made to Cancer Fund and plans were made to attend, the Conference, "Brighten YOur Home With Col­ our”, at London, April 4, or at Granton, April 6. Last Thursday at 4 p.m. a meeting was held in the Public School to organizes "Home and School Club” for Lucan. Mrs. Winkler from London and her three assistants had charge of the meeting. The following are the officers for the coming year; President, Mrs. Watson; vice- president, Mrs. C. Cullbert and Mrs. W. McRoberts; Recording Secretary, Mrs. M. Culbert; Cor­ responding secretary, White; treasurer, Thompson; executive Mrs. Revington, Mrs. Mrs. Donaldson, Mrs. C. Haskett and Mrs. J. Lankin. Meetings will be held every third Thursday of the month. organization does more a home and school to an harmoneous feeling at Culbert’s 5c * $1 Stoxe ♦ X James Turner since of her husband last returned home to is a community as well," argued Hodgins and Mrs. speaking for the "The wo’man to- up-to-the-minute to the out five Courtesy Pays By Miss Lina Abbott One day recently coming of the Post Office a little year old lass dashed ahead of me down the steps while her little eight-year old friend stop­ ped and held the door for me. As we parted I heard the eight-year-old reprimanding her friend, "What’s the matter with you anyway! Haven’t you any manners! Don’t you know better than to run in frpnt of a lady.” Just a couple days later go­ ing through the same door a tiny little four-year-old laddie held the door open for me and I couldn’t help but think, "What is nicer than‘a polite, mannerly little child!" Dorothy Dix very aptly puts it in Mier reply to an inquiring mother who wished to know just what to teach her children. This was Dorothy Dix’s reply, "Well after you have taught them to fear God, keep the ten Command­ ments and wash behind their ears, the most important thing to teach them is, good manners which are the open sesame to all which , Good farther talent. doors in life, through they will want to pass, manners will carry one than books bi* money or DYEING & COLD STORAGE Phone 136 take Our Prices Are Still the lowest for High Quality Dry-Cleaning CLEANING, ) ' Phone 86 ( two p. Sar- with who . . ' . , \ IV J',”,', Brady’s Sanitone Cleaners Mrs. H, Mrs. Jim, members/ J. Park, No than, create between parent and teacher. Best of success to our Lucan Club. Granton Bowlers The following officers were elected for the Granton Bowlers, President, George Jamieson; vice-president, William Legge; secretary treasure r, Robert Rainey; Games committee, New­ ton Gunning, Bruce Park, Ken­ neth Gorvitt; Grounds commit­ tee, Liege Harlton, George Few- ster, William Munroe; Refresh­ ments, lady members to charge. Visit London On Friday, March Lucan W.I. propose visiting McCormick Factory in London. All members taking advantage of this outing are asked to meet at the Post Office at 1.15 sharp. Personal Items Some of the belated flu vic­ tims are, Mr. and Mrs. Cap How­ ard, Mr. Roy Stanley and his J. Stanley, Mr. J. Miss Mrs. Mr. (Pollock, and GERWIN That’s |ust what you’ll \ find when you transform your kitchen and bathroom walls, your furniture and shelves with Sherwin- Williams ENAMELO/D — the wonder high gloss enamel of 1000 uses! Dries fast. leaves no brush marks Beavers Hardware mother, Gibson, Lynn. Mrs. nia is spending 'a few days her mother, Mrs. J. Park has been very sick. Margaret Browlee spent weeks with her sister, Mrs. Laverty in Leamington. On her return she brought back her nephew Pat and niece Valarie to spend two weeks with . their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Brownlee. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs. Will Haskett attended the funeral of their brother-in-law last week. Miss Hattie Hodgins and sister, Mrs. McLean spent week-end with their sister E. L. Gibson, of Exeter, have just returned from month’s visit in 'Florida. Tragedy again hits Mrs. Hal­ ter Gibson. First the death of her husband which was quickly followed by the loss of her f a t h e r - i n - law. She had just scarcely recovered from those two shocks when she learned her grandson Dean had been badly* hurt in a car accident. The latest blow was the sudden death of her sister Mrs. Helen Morgan, of Hamilton. I am sure all Mrs. Gibsons Lucan friends join me in extending to her our deepest sympathy. Mr. Eldon Young and Mr. Sheridan Revington attended the horse races at Toronto last week where Sheridan’s horse again won two firsts. Congratu­ lations Sheridan. Mr. Art Haskett who was call­ ed home from Toronto to attend his grandfather’s funeral renew­ ed old acquaintances In town. It was good to see Art’s smiling face once more. Mrs. 0. C. Lillie who attend­ ed the funeral of the late Mrs. Rowe returned to Detroit yester­ day. The members of Holy Trinity Church expect to hold their con­ gregational pot-luck the Parish Hall on March 29tn\. Let us that night and make family night. William Butler, of who i a 4;. onFully Insured for Your Protection Phon« 4 account teacher, supper in Thursday, all reserve it a reallyit week on ,ss of the Another School Closed Another school closed couht of flu! -S.S. 3 and 10 Lon- • “ p was closed for a ae­