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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-04-12, Page 3a Committee Community on a Hard Arena last Prizes Awarded For Hard Times Dance The Entertainment of the Lucan and Memorial Centre put Time Dance at the Friday night. Anyone not suit­ ably attired in old clothes was subject to a fine. The following were the prize winners: Best hard time tume, lady and gent, Mrs. I. Cui>b ert ; cos- Mr. and elimination dance, lady and gent, Catherine Benn and John Simpson, Clande- boye; lady's spot dance and part­ ner, Mr. and Mrs, William Dun­ lop, Branton; gents’ spot dance and partner, Earl Campbell and Mrs. Oscar Blake. The London Four Square Dancers wc-e an added attr tion to a hilarious evening. ac­ Lucan United W.A. The regular meeting of Lucan United Women’s Association was held in the church with Mrs. , Sheridan Revington president, presiding. Mrs. Ivan Stanley’s grouj) took charge of the programme. Speaker for the meeting was Frank Whitehall, of Lon- who was visiting at the of her daughter, Doble. Mrs. don, home John Speaking on the subject, Stewardship of Speacli", Whitehall pointed out that our speech is apt to be the “Most unruly of our facilities.’’ She said, “We should try at all times to be honest, friendly and sym­ pathetic in our conversation with others.’* Mrs. E. R. Pitt took the ture reading and Mrs. Stanley commented on the of the Prodigall Son. Mrs. “The Mrs, scrip- Ivan story THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 12, 1951 Lucan District News the St.,Mains, Alice afternoon, April the cold drizzling a splendid attend- Anglican W.A. Prepares Bale The Anglican W.A. met at home of Mrs. on Wednesday 4. in spite of rain there was ance. The president, Mrs. Harri­ son, being still sick, Mrs. Harold Corbett presided. Mrs. Caulder took the Litany, Miss ' Abbott read the lesson while Mrs. Cole­ man and Mrs. Dickens assisted with the prayers. Mrs. Irene Coursey read a very interesting article from the “Living Message" depicting a missionary’s activities in Japan. Mrs. Corbett read two most ap­ propriate poems given her by one of the branch’s “shut-ins", Mrs. Caulder, whose moving to Lucan has been such an asset to the branch, gave a splendid talk on* “Our Thank-offering", explaining just how the money is spent and ways and means of increasing our contributions. Delegates were appointed for the Annual Meeting. Plans were made for the bale of used cloth­ ing for Miss Powell in Japan and also for the quilting of some quilts and making of nightgowns. As a means of raising some money it was decided to pur­ chase and sell greeting cards. A quilt top made by Miss L, Deacon’s mother was presented to the branch. Before the meeting closed, Mr, Harrison arrived and gave a short impromptu talk. Even after lunch was served everyone seemed loath to go Celebrates 88th Birthday „ . . , , i Mr, John Casey celebrated Resignations were received by bh.thday recently. He says it the public school trustees c4t Granton from their i j „„„ v.,, ______- Miss Margaret Hodgins, and Missipeopje wouid say it is sixty-eiglit. Audrey Harlton, The former will jThough Mr, Casey had a bad at- teach in Toronto and the latter o1> tbe fiu durjng the winter in London. . • jyet at tbe preseut time lie looks T’he vacaiicnes wil 1 he filied byjfjne aad abje enjOy a good Miss Joan Leslie of Woodstock igame of euchre, and to make as principal and Miss Vera hlc-|piang for another good garden. Comb as the junior room teach- 1______________ er, I Miss Vera Morley of Granton j Air. and Mrs. T. S. Hill are has accepted a position as teach-J spending the week-end in Wes­ er at Munro, Hibbert Township, (ton. Teachers Resign a ..........v is . . of his eighty-eighth but judging by principal, i^g activity and appearance most CT: S T / / OVER 1100 DEALERS FROM COAST TOCrOA^M^ » w Give your car a complete beauty treatment to restore and preserve that showroom lustre. The handy Liquid Glaze Appearance Kit Contains everything you need to do a professional job at home . . . Qwik-Wash, Cleaner, Sealer and Chrom Wax— each in eight-ounce tins—plus a handy polishing cloth. Also available is the time arid labour saving Genuine Ford Body Polish that thoroughly cleans and polishes in one easy application . » also Genuine Ford Chrome Cleaner that restores original beauty to dull and weathered chrome. FORD-MONARCH DEALERS MERCURY-LINCOLN METEOR DEALERS Medway Forum Celebrates Tenth Anniversary To mark the tenth anniver­ sary, Medway forum enjoyed a social evening and oyster supper at the home of William Stewart where the forum was organized ten years ago. While Medway has not con­ ducted any community project Strictly on its own, they took the initial step in two beneficial projects, (1) Spray treatment for eradication of Warble fly in cattle, (2) campaign for increas­ ed compensation of T.B. cattle and with the co-operation of Othei' forums in the county brought these projects to a suc­ cessful conclusion. A humorous paper, lights of Ten Forum years, was given by Mrs. Clarence Lewis. During the evening progres­ sive euchre was played with the prizes going to Mr. and Mrs, Ivan Stanley, Mrs. William Mc­ Comb, and Otto Daley. New officers elected for the next yeai’ were pi'esident, Earl Middleton; secretary, Mrs. Clar­ ence Lewis. A vote of apprecia­ tion was extended to Mrs. Wil­ liam McComb who has served four years as forum secretary. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Faus and Arthur of Ayr spent a day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lewis. (Mrs. Faus was formerly Alice Wright of St. Marys). What might have been a_ ser­ ious accident nesday north when John were driving “High- occured last Wed- of Prospect Hill and Stuart Park north on No. 7 Highway. They were meeting a large truck when a car which was following the truck turned out to pass. By presence of mind John Park turned to the ditch with the result that no one was hurt although both cays were damaged. Students at their eyes, ears and ed in books exam time. They say shrunken in years but—the won’t even be a nickel any more Won’t it feel “cheap’’ when it comes out dressed in aluminum or other metal than nickel? Seems that nickel is an essential mineral for defence purposes. Medway noses days!these have bu ri- It’s /Milky Way' Organizes The first meeting of the “Milky Way" was held at home of Mrs. Norman Hardy, on Wed­ nesday, April 4. The membership leaflet was read. Leaders Mrs. Norman Hardy and Murray Thompson. Members of the club president, Janet Scott; vice-pre­ sident, Mary Tomes; secretary, Marlene Thompson; press re­ porter, Joan Murless; Dorothy Ann Lejvis; Gweneth Tomes; Marie Carter and Edith Carter. They received notes and a home assignment and watched the demonstrations given leader. are Mrs. are hy of the value poor dollar in i “nickel’ • has recent ’—it Mrs. Les Langs and Susan Kingsville spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Paul and renewed acquaintances in the village. Explorer? Will Collect Coat Hangers The second organization Expe­ dition (meeting) of the Lucan Explorers was held in the United Church, Monday evening at 6:30 Worship was led by Counsellor Joan (Miss Joan McLean) and Recreation and singing by Coun­ sellor Iva (Mrs. M. H. Hodgins). Election of -officers for the usual three month period result­ ed as follows: Chief Explorer, Beth Watson; recorder, LaVerne George; keep or the treasury; Marline Revington. It was agreed that the first Exploration would be a money making one and each member is to. collect as many wire coat hangers as possible, for sal© to a dry cleaning firm. The third organization meet­ ing will be held next Monday evening April 16, at 6:30 when the executive will be installed by the WMS President, Mrs. T. Hill. The Councillors will also cocn- duct the initiation service for the new group and their Explor­ er Pins will be presented. Parents and friends are invit­ ed to this Expedition. 4 Foot Hardwood $16.00 PER CORD Losing Individuality, Speaker Warns Men’s Club At Banquet Over 100 and guests toastmaster To complete the season’s acti­ vities, Lucan Men’s Club held a banquet in the school-room of the United Church, members, their wives attended. Percy Valley was and Cliff Culbert gave the ad­ dress of welcome. Men’s Club Banquet Continued.. Toasts for the evening were given as follows: to the Church, by Chester McComb, Rev. W. O. Mathers giving reply; to the guests, by Rev. E. M. Cook with Harold Lucas making reply; to the men’s club, proposed by Mr. Mrs. Mrs. fun- cou- Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Frid and family of Dundas spent Sunday with Mrs. Frid’s mother, Walter Gibson. Miss Hattie Hodgins and George Young attended the eral service of the former’s sin, Mrs. Carol Ritchie, in Park­ hill on Saturday last. Mrs. Orme and Murray spent Sunday in London with Mrs. Duncan. The Supertest dealer of the London divisiop met at Hotel London, April 4, Among those who received 10-year certificates and gold buttons was J. M. Bay- ner of Lucan. Nearly $10,000 In Donations Pledged For Artificial Ice Fund At the public meeting held in the Arena recently in the in­ terest of artificial ice, enthusiasm ran so high that several thous­ and dollars were donated. Since then many names have been added. Those who donated $300 are H, B. Langford, H. E. Lankin, Park Bros., Erwin Scott, Karl O’Neil, Wesley Revington, Sheri­ dan Revington, Sam Sitzer, Frank Hardy, Dr. Patterson. Two hundred dollar donations came from: Thomson Bros,, Joe Benn, Hugh Toohey, Dr. C. H. George, W. E. Stanley, Hardy Bros., D. E. Chown. Ward Hod­ gins and sons donated $150. Contributors of $100 are: John Thomson, Wilmer Scott, W. W. Revington, Ernest Lewis, Austin Bice, Mac McNaughton, H, M. Corbett, Charles Cronyn, Roy Stanley, Ken Carter, John Banes, Joseph Horne, Frank Scott, Joseph Haskett, Derwin Beatson, George Aikens, H. T. Hodgins, Ross O'Neil, John C. Murdy, W. A. Stewart, U. F. Mrs. L. Ritchie The private funeral service for Mrs. Karl Ritchie took place on Saturday from her home in Baden. The deceased who was 57 was formerly Miss Lena Wil­ ken and was horn on Concession 15 London Township. Both she and her husband taught school at S.S. -3 and 10. After their marriage they moved to Baden. •She was a member of Living­ stone Presbyterian Church Bad­ en. Surviving are her husband and three daughters, Mrs. Robert Hunter, Niagara-on-the Lake, Mrs. James Johnston, Bloomington Indiana, Shirley, St. Catharines; two sisters, Mrs. Martin Powell, London Township, Mrs. C. True­ man, Montreal and three broth­ ers, Dr. Wiley Wilken, Radford Sask; Fred and Clare, of Belle­ ville. Interment took place in Park­ hill Cemetery. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ford family of Detroit spent and the Week-end with Mrs. Irene Cour­ sey. Arrangements have been made for Dr. Patterson, Lucan’s health officer, to administer immuniza­ tion against scarlet fever in the public school this week. A record attendance of 57 at­ tended the Anglican Sunday School on Sunday, April 8. Come on, boys and girls; let us make it 60 next Sunday. Delivered in 3-Cqrd Loads Subject to Distance Malting Barley Contracts See Us Now for 1951 Barley Contracts (Barley paid large dividends in 1950) LUCAN PHONE 63 YOU’LL GET MORE ■ ard Cranston; to the ladies, pro­ posed by Wilbert J. Stanley. Guest speaker was Rev. G. W. Goth, of Metropolitan United Church. His subject was per­ sonality. In these days of organizations and unions, eight-hour days and mechanical devices, we tend to lose our individuality," he said, “We must forget our fears and prejudices, form our own ideas and opinions and rise to the challenge of greater service. The speaker was introduced by Murray Hod'gins and thanked by John McLean. Entertainment numbers were provided by Percy Vahey, How­ ard Kew, Charles Haggar and Gordon Banting. Stanley, Clayton Haskett, H. B. McFalls and D. G. Banting. ■Fifty dollar donors are Don Revington, Cecil Lewis, Roy Cunningham, Ivan Hearn, George Paul, James Hull, Harris West, Cecil Robb, Charles H a g g a r , Thomas Hodgins, Gladys Reilly, Frank Hicks, Bob Murray, Wil­ son Hodgins, Harvey H. Hodgins, Frank Kelly, W. E. Haskett, Austin Hodgins, Murray Hodg­ son, M. M. Hodgins, Harold Mor­ gan, McLean Bros., D> A. Ash­ worth, Roy Pitt, Harold Cob- leigh, Orville Langford, James H, Paton, Moore Cunningham, Aimer Henry, Ray Hodgins, Har­ old Aitkens, Arnold Leur, Harry Swartz, Harry Carroll, Allan Isaac, Earl Young, George Young Jr,, Aljoe Culbert. Those who dpnated $25 are: Lloyd Lynn, Oscar Windsor, Evan Hodgins, Wilbert Sovereign, Elgin Rowcliffe, Eric Hodgins, ■Ed Hotson, Roy Schenk, Alex McIntosh, William Hack, George Ward, George Mercer, Allan Hill, William Berryhill, Edgar *Mc- Falls, William Northgrave, Jack Dickens, Norman Wilson, C. B. Culbert, Les Hindmarsh, Earl Barnes, Roy Hamilton, Leo Mor- kin, Ralph Smith, Allan Ryan, Norman Coursey, Guy Ryan, Jo­ seph O’Neil, Dongaid Clarke, James Blake, Cecil Hodgins, Clarence Lewis, George Hind­ marsh, John Glavin, John Reisk- hold. Other IT. C. Collins, $20; John Dewan, $20; Mervin Williams, $20; Ailsa Craig team, $15; E. Harlton, $10; V. A. Siefried, $10; Rus­ sel Schroeder, $10; Maurice Mor­ gan, $10; Albert ’’Benn, $10; Mrs. Donaldson, $1'0; Walter Dobbs, $10; anonymous, $10; J. Madson, $5; J. F. Raynham, $5; Maurice Forsythe, $5. donations came from: Murless, $20; Thomas Mr. of out Car- Surprised On Anniversary Last Wednesday, April 4, and Mrs. Henry Hodgins Princess Street were invited to their daughter’s, Mrs. roll’s, home at Saintsbury. When they arrived they found 27 rela­ tives gathered together to cele­ brate with them their forty-fifth wedding anniversary. Their three daughters, Mrs. Carroll and Mrs. Abbott of iSaintsbury, and Mrs. H. A. 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