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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-06-07, Page 11THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 7, 1951 Page 11 Huron Lumber Co. Ltd. z Iflxeter , Ontario ar—-—-——.... ■■ i i « We Have in Stock: Dry White Pine j 1x5 and 1x6 Matched j Also 1 x 4 - 5 --6 - 8 - 10 and 12 inches I Dressed 4 sides A. J. Clatworthy PHONE 12 GRANTON a----------------------------------—-i( ............................—................-i Service with Courtesy Exeter Cab j Supertest Station PHONE 465 DAY OR NIGHT■.... .... ■ illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!llllllllll Wool Wanted All Wool shipped to JACKSON’S is Graded in Seaforth and full settlement made by them. H. M. JACKSON SEAFORTH Phones: Days 684-W; Nights 3-J llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll HIGHEST CASH PRICES FOR Dead Stock HORSES CATTLE HOGS each each cwt. 8.00 8.00 2.00 per According to Size and Condition Seaforth 15 Exeter 235 Call Collect a. Lucan And District News Nursing School 'Has Picnic Party i Excitement and. eager anticipa­ tion ran high at Mrs. Dobie’s Nursery School last Tuesday pan. It was not only closing day for the season 'but mothers and small brothers and sister were all coming to the school for a picnic party. AU was excitment! With Mrs. Murray Hodgins at the piano the children sang, danced and performed for «their admiring parents. Handiwork was then eagerly and proudly displayed by the wee folks. Then came the picnic. What a happy time for all- Last but not least the children had their pictures, taken. » School will re-open in Sept. As Mrs. Dobie’s number is limit­ ed, any mother with four or five year old kiddies would do well to make reservations early so her child will not miss the won­ derful opportunities of attending Lucan’s Nursery School. Medway Mass Musical Festival Medway auditorium was the scene of a mass musical festival on Friday night, June 1, when 16 Middlesex rural schools, par­ ticipated in a programme under the guidance of W. R. Goulding, director of music for the county. Some 2,500 parents jammed into the auditorium to see tlielr youngsters—-800* of them take part in the county’s first mass public school choral singing pro­ gramme. The first venture was an over­ whelming success. New Post Office Now Open. At 6 pan. Saturday, June 2, the doors of the old post office closed forever. Early Monday morning, Lucanites were out to get a peek at the new office. No more climbing steps, which will,, be a big asset, especially in bad weather. The location may not be as imposing as the old office but the interior is spac­ ious, modern and something of which L1xc‘hnit,es can well be proud. Awarded Scholarship Miss Moyra Monkin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. F. Monkin of Lucan, has been awarded a scholarship in obstetrics from St. Micheal’s Hospital, Toronto. It will entitle her to a one-year post-graduate course. She is a graduate of Lucan High School. Hei' Lucan friends extend con­ gratulations. Miss Emma Sprout At Mason Villa Hospital on Sunday, June 3, Emma L. Sprout, dear sister of Mrs. John S. Park Sr., died in hei* eighty-fifth year. The body rested at the home of her niece, Mrs. H. B. Langford, until Wednesday noon, when re­ moval was made to the United Church, Lucan, for funeral ser­ vice. Interment was at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Blinded By Sun, Teacher Crashes Train Mrs. Elaine Dahins, 22, of Main St. Ailsa Craig,—a young teacher near Elginfield—luckily escaped serious injury when she ran into a train at Denfield Cross­ ing on No, 7 Highway, May 29. Blinded, by the sun she mistook the horn of the oncoming diesel locomotive for a truck behind her. Her car hit the .side of the last coach but was not thrown ffom the road though heavily damaged. Personal Items The Lucan A.Y.P.A. plan to plant flowers in front of Holy Trinity Church on Monday night June 4. It is hoped many from Lucan will attend the Deanery meeting at Grace Church Ilderton on Monday, June 4. The Lucan W. I. will meet in the Arena Auditorium on June 14. It will be an evening meet­ ing. The roll call will be, “Hints on cutting and arranging flow­ ers.” Have your hint ready. I Mrs. William McFalls, Alice St., who has had the flu for the past week, is able to be out again. Miss Jean Coventry and Miss Vera Hutchinson of Ingersoll spent Sunday, June 3, with Mr. and Mrs. Warner McRoberts. The W.M.S. of the United Church had a most successful meeting on Thursday, May 31, when Miss Jean Darling gave an illustrated talk on her work as a missionary in India. The meet­ ing and refreshments were spon­ sored by Mrs. Wes. Hodgins group. Billy Brownlee who arrived re­ cently in Vancouver off the Atha- baska reached his home here on Sunday, June 3, on a 40> day leave. Miss Nancy Burleigh of Iro­ quois called on Mrs. Warner Mc­ Roberts this past week. Miss Burleigh and Mrs. McRoberts taught together at Sydenham some years ago and had not seen ech other since so naturally both enjoyed the re-union. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Haskett spent Sun. with London friends. Mrs. Wilbert Revington, Mrs. J. Lankin and Mrs. J. Park at­ tended a church tea at St. Paul’s Church, London, on Friday, June 1. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shingler of Hamilton were dinner guests at Mr. .and Mrs. Wes. Atkinson’s Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. William F. Hod­ gins pf Denfield spent Saturday night’ with Miss Hattie Hodgins. The Rev. Mr. Cook of" the United Church exchanged pulpits with the Centralia pastor on Sunday, June 3. Mr. and Mrs. John Blair spent Sunday in Centralia with Mrs. Blair’s brother, Mr. Norman Mitchell. Mrs. Hattie Hodgins who has been on a nursing case in Lon­ don for the past three weeks has returned home. Mrs. Hardy Tells Of Her Trip To Bermuda The Ladies’ Guild of the An­ glican Church met in the Parish Hall on Monday night, May 28j with the President, Mrs. Ryan in the chair. The new secretary, Mrs. Rol­ land Hodgins read the minutes of the last meeting. 'Mrs. Mitchell I Haskett read the lesson. In the absence of the treasurer, MI'S. Clayton Haskett, Mrs. U. F. Stanley received the money col­ lected by each group lea^ei' in lieu of a Strawberry Social. It was decided each member present would form a committee to look out for new members and report to the Rector, Mr. Harri­ son. It was also decided that Mr. Watson- send cards to all “Shut- ins” for “Shut-in Sunday” June 3. The secretary read letters from Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Coleman and also an invitation • to a Blossom Tea at Saintsbury (St. Patrick’s Church) Jone 6. Mrs. Frank Hardy then, gave a most interesting talk» on her trip to Bermuda. She varied it from her talk at the Arena by giving first a history of the is­ lands. While lunch was being pre­ pared Miss Lina Abbott was in charge of a “Weight and Mea­ sure Contest” which all seemed to enjoy. Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. G. Hodgins and Mrs. I. Underwood tied as winner so each were giv­ en a prize which being candy, they generously shared with all around them. The lunch was in- charge of Mrs. Corbett's group. In spite of the wet night 23 members were present and all seemed to have a most enjoyable evening. Granton Music Festival A musical Festival sponsored! by E. C. Harley superintendent of music for Granton and dis­ trict w'as held in. the United Church last week. Rev. G. C. Raymer was the chairman while Mrs. Raymer- led the singing. The adjudicator was Gordon Scott of Stratford who awarded the Odd Fallows’ shield for Chorus work to Metropolitan School. Postei' winners were ' Lillus Cook, Shirley Mills, Bill' Gray, Laurie McGill and Beryl Nixon —prize, 5 0 cents each. There were also vocal solos, piano solos, violin solos, vocal duets and a double trio. The four schools participating in the programme were: Gran­ ton, Revere, Glendale and -Metro­ politan. Mr. and Mrs, Lionel Hyde and family of Wyoming and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hartle and family of Ailsa Craig, visited on Sunday last with Blake and Mrs. Armi­ tage, of Lucan. Saintsbury Couple Enjoy Northern Trip § Mr. and Mrs. Heber Davis at­ tended the Perth deanery meet­ ing at Listowel on Wednesday and went on to Coldwater, in the Mukoka district, to visit a cousin of Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dickins. The follow­ ing day they went to the “Big Shute” on the Severn River where the hydro-electric power is developed for that district. On Friday they went to Midland and visited with Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Smyth, formerly of Saints­ bury. They took a motor tri$ to, Gravenhurst and ate their din­ ner at a point overlooking Geor­ gian Bay. On Saturday they took a boat trip up Georgian Bay to Honey Harbour, and past the Royal Hotel, a noted summer resort. They had supper on Ben­ son’s Island, a tliree-acre island owned by Mr. B. Benson. Mr. and Mrs. Benson entertained Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smyth, Mrs. A. McAitchin and Mr. and Mrs. Heber Davis, and returned to Midland by sunset. Mr. and Mrs, Davis returned home the follow­ ing evening. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickins at­ tended Whalen anniversary on Sunday and were guests at the home of Mr. an^Mrs. Ronald Squire of Whalen. On Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickins held a birth­ day party in honoui' of Mrs. Dickins’ mother, Mrs, Frank Squires. Those who attended the party were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Squires, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Squires and Mr. Grafton Squires of Whalen. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Millson, and Mrs. Ralph Mill- son of Prospect Hill, and Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin. Miss Hazel McFalls was a week-end guest with Miss Al- marie Davis. We are sorry to report that Earl Atkinson and Mrs. Harvey Latta were involved in a car ac­ cident late Saturday afternoon, but were fortunate in escaping with only minor injuries. Mr. Ronald Carroll took a trip to Wiarton last week-end with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Ings, of London. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice McDon­ ald and family and Mrs. W. J. Dickins of Lucan were Sunday guests with the latter’s sister, Miss Alice “Maines, of Watford. A pleasant afternoon was held at the home of Mr. - and Mrs. Joe Dobbs on Friday of last week, where a shower was held for Miss D. Sjjnnington, -bride­ elect of June 9. Dorothy received many lovely gifts and on Mon­ day evening several of the ladies from this district attended a shower in London at the home of Mr. and Mrs. An-derson, for Dorothy. Those who attended from Saintsbury district were Mrs. O. Dobbs, Mrs. W. Dobbs, Mrs. Will Dobbs, Mrs. J. Dobbs and Mrs. H. Davis. Clandeboye Guild To Buy Books Mrs. Alvin Cunningham was hostess on Thursday for W.A* and -Guild members of St. James Church. « Mrs. E. Flynn, President, pre­ sided. An invitation was received from th e W.M.S. o f the United Church to attend a meeting on Wednesday, June 6, in the evening at the church with Miss Jean Darling, "R.N., re­ turned missionary giving a talk ibid showing pictures of hex' w'ork in India. Mrs. J. H. Paton gave a re­ port on 164th annual meeting of W.A. held in St. Paul’s Cathe­ dral, London, in May. The bus­ iness meeting was held in Maso­ nic Temple. Obout 900 women attended the session. Mrs. A. C. Calder, Lucan, Diocean president, . presided.- u In absence of president, Mrs. Andy Carter, Mrs. Jim Cunning­ ham, vice-president,”* opened the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Aimer Hendrie, Mrs. Ray I-Iodgins, Mrs. Ernie Lewis and Mrs. Karl O’Neil were appointed to collect from the members for donations of money instead of holding a strawberry supper. It was decided to buy new books to be used in the church. Rev. Harrison closed the meet­ ing with prayer. Refreshments were served by hostess and com­ mittee to 18 members and 1 visitor. | Car Lands Near Pole ' Mr. Cecil Morgan met with an accident, about one mile north of Clandeboye on No. 4 Highway, Thursday night. He wras driving north ’when the car left the road and landed near a hydro pole. Dr. George of Lucan was call­ ed and J. Murdy took him to Victoria Hospital, London, in ambulance. The car was badly damaged. . He was able to leave the Hospi­ tal on Sunday aftei’ the severe shaking up. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Mac McNaughton attended the funeral of the late Mr, Mullins in Detroit this past week. Mrs. Ed Flynn, Mrs. Fred Simpson and Mrs. Aimer Hen­ drie attended the Deanery of West Middlesex at Ilderton on Monday. Mrs. J. Hewitt has been spend­ ing some,, time with her son i Gordon and family in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton and I Clare attended the service in Grand Bend, United Church on Sunday, June 3, Rev. Wood, a member of L.O.L. welcomed the lodge members of Biddulph, dis­ trict also members of LOBA after the service the members enjoy­ ed a picnic lunch together at. the Casino. Mr. Jack Harrison lias pur­ chased a Case tractor. Mr. Mervin Carter has purchas- ,ed a -John Deere corn planter. Mr. Maurice Simpson has pur­ chased a Cockshutt manure spreader. Due to the first anniversary at the Lucan Community centre on Sunday June 10, at 3: p.m. the services have been withdrawn at St. Janies Church and the United Church. The speaker -on Sunday -will be Dean Brown of St. Paul’s Cathe­ dral, London. Music will be und­ er direction of Mr. Kew and the choir will be from the both churches. Personal Items Miss Mary Bradley and Mr. Ken Hosfelt of Toronto spent last week-end with the Bradley’s, < Mr.” and Mrs. Raymond Gunn of Winnipeg and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Young of London visited with the Lankin families on the 24tli of May. Mr. George Strasser of Cali­ fornia who spent the last six weeks with his mother and other relatives returned home by air on Monday night last. I Lucan fans are very proud of their good old Irish Nine Ball Team who won their third vic­ tory Friday night, defeating Exe­ ter 19-0. The next home game will be Tuesday, June 5, when they play Dashwood. Come one, Come all. <5, j LADIES,FROM NOWON > I WANT SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT. I k WANT MORE WORK AND M0REE66S. (LADIES, LADIES. MAYBE YOU'REDOING YOUR BEST. 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