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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-10-25, Page 10.PiMje IQ THE TiMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 25, 1951 9 GARAQES Open this Sunday, Wed­ nesday afternoon, and dur­ ing the evenings through­ out the week:— SOUTH END B.A. Service Station For Better Car Performance This Winter Get Your Prestone Anti-Freeze Now W e ' re not alarmists but our suppliers tell us there won’t be too much good anti-freeze around this winter. Fortunately, we have a good supply on hand but we can’t guarantee anything after it’s gone. W h y not make ar­ rangements for your car,, now? Save worry later. USED CAR DADfATNC s. Lucan And District News R. B. Hunter • Dies In West The many Lucan and Exeter relatives of Mr. R. B. Hunter. I 74. of Winnipeg were very sorry: to hear of his sudden death in ’ the Winnipeg General Hospital recently. He is survived by his widow, Lena of Edmonton, G Richard of Winnipeg and a bro­ ther, Harry C. of Edmonton. Burial service was held in the A. B. Gardiner Funeral Home and burial wood Mr. town ago manager Meet Royalty ' Though the Royal Couple did not arrange a stop-over at Lucan yet the village was well repre­ sented at Toronto. As special aide to the Hon. Ray Lawson, Lieute­ nant Governor, Major Chas. E. Read, M.C., A.D.C., rode with him to many functions. Mrs, Read attended the luncheon given by Mrs. Ray Lawson while her husband was at the luncheon given by the Board of Trade in honor of the Duke of Edinburgh. Both were presented. Mrs. Doug­ las Kelly (nee Alma Read) was also presented at the luncheon At the State Dinner Lucan was well represented. Dr. Edna Guest, Capt. and Mrs. Read, Capt. T. Douglas Kelly C.B.E., A.D.D. and Mrs. Kelly At the State Dinner the Globe and Mail quotes one incident as follows: "With the conclusion of a 15 minute diversion the din­ ner resumed under an even more casual and genial atmosphere and the Princess and Prince beamed as they exclaimed the gifts given them by Ontario, a brooch for her of Ontario gold and platinum and presenting the province’s coat of arms and a native silver humidor for the Prince. Both gifts had been made by Ontario craftsmen. i Noting the craning heads be- >yond her table the Princess ges­tured to one of Mr. Lawson’s Mrs. Aaron Davis has moved I aides, Major J-has. E. from her old home on Alice St. handed and is now staying with her sis-I ter, Mrs. Coleman. Mr. C. W. Stanley, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his sis- : ter, Mrs. McFarlane and other relatives. Mrs. Willard Garrett is sup­ plying in the Granton Jr. Room j while the regular teacher is re­ cuperating from an appendix operation.Mr. George Thompson who I expected to be in U . . ‘ ' ; for a couple more weeks was able to be brought home on Saturday and is very much im­ proved in health. Mrs. T. C. McFarlane has re­ turned home after a two-week visit with friends in Ottawa and Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Thompson and son Donald of Usborne spent ‘ Sunday, October 21, with and Mrs. John Thompson. Miss Maxine Lonery of City spent Sunday with Mr. Mrs. Charlie Windsor, Windsor returned with her niece for a 10 day visit in Cass City. J Our sympathy is extended to ! Mr. Charlie Windsor in the loss of his brother who passed away on Saturday at the Soo. Just two weeks ago Mr. Windsor accom­ panied by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Morley and Mr. and Mrs. Walker Durr of Parkhill was up to see his brother who was then very ill. in the family plot Elm­ cemetery. Hunter was born in Ridge- but went West 59 years and became a department of the Swift Canadian Co. of Calgary. In 19 20 he went to Winnipeg where he worked at the J. Y. Griffin and St. Boni­ face sites. He retired in 1944. He was a director of the Bran­ don Winter Fair, a keen horti­ culturist, president of the In­ dustrial and Development Coun­ cil of Canadian Meat Packers, chairman of the Winnipeg Board of Trade, a past president of the St. John Ambulance Association and of the Winnipeg Canadian Club. He was also a member of the Manitoba Club and the Mot­ or Country Club and an active member of St. Stephens Broad­ way United Church and keenly interested in Y.M.C.A., Y.W.C.A., Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. Mr. Hunter will be greatly missed in church and community. Lucan Teen Town Holds First Dance The first organized Teen Town Party was held on Friday even­ ing, in the Memorial Centre. It was supposed to have been a Weiner Roust, but the weather­ man frowned and it turned into a play party instead. The commit­ tee in charge, headed by Joan McLean was as follows: Joyce M or g ear a th, Jean Smibert, Yvonne Young, George Galla; her, Gorden Smibert, Appleton and Clayton son. During the business Miss Joyce Morgenroth pointed secretary upon signation of Dorothea Ann Lewis. The next Teen Town will be held on Saturday, November 3, and it was decided to ask mem­ bers of the Junior Institute and Junior Farmers to come and teach the rudiments of square dancing. The Committee in charge will be Miss Janet Scott, Joan Murless, Marilyn Hyatt and Marie Middleton, Jim Tompson, Don Hodgins, Bob Reid and Tom Wilkinson. Every teenager interested in learning to square dance, the re­ creation of Princesses and Dukes, is urged to be on Saturday, November 3, at in the Memorial Centre. 'b* Clarence Thomp- meeting was ap- the re- hand 8:15, BARGAINS 1946 Plymouth just like new 1950 Hudson Sedan J South End Service Phone 328 Exeter box containg her brooch and suggested he show it to the other guests. The box circulated around the room for everyone to see.”Gordon Kelly a cadet . at St. Andrew’s College was in the guard of Honor at the C.N.E. at Riverdale Park and also at the 48th Highlanders Tea given at the University Armouries. Capt. Read and ^Mrs._ KellyJa LXl were raised in LucaTi and spent WM I tlleir earl>’ da>’S in the h0We 1WYoccupied by Mr. and Mrs. Harold McFalls. Little they thought as they romped the streets of Lu­ can that in 19 51 they would be presented to Royalty, 4 Mr. Cass and Mrs. Business Directory DR. H. H. COWEN L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON Main Street, Exeter Closed Wednesday Afternoon Bus. 36-W - Phone - Res. 36-J ELMER D. BELL, K.C. BARRISTER & SGLXWEOR Successor to J. W. Morley EXETER, ONTARIO DR. J. W. CORBETT W. G. COCHRANE, B.A. BARRISTER & SOLICITOR L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON Bell Building Phone" 273 EXETER, ONTARIO At Hensall, Friday, 2 to 5 p.m. Exeter JOHN W. ORCHARD OPTOME TRIST Main Street, Exeter Open Every Week Day Except Wednesday For1 Appointments Phone 355-J EDWARD H. UNGER BARRISTER, SOLICITOR NOTARY Old Post Office Building LUCAN, ONTARIO Tuesday afternoons 3:30 to 5:30 and Saturday afternoons 3:00 to 5:30 Funds wanted for first mortgage investments. Doyle-Toohey Rites At Lucan St. Patrick's Church, Lucan was adorned with pink dahlias and gladioli and ferns Saturday for the wedding of Mary Cecilia, Toohey daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Toohey R.R. 3, Lucan and Gerald Doyle son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Doyle R.R. 3, Ailsa Craig. The Rev. J- Mackey per­ formed the ceremony and Miss Barbara Benn provided the wed­ ding music. The bride, given in marriage by her father was gowned in tra­ ditional white satin styled on princess lines with lace panels. The bodice was accented by a pearl-studded nylon yoke. Her handmade embroidered headdress held a veil of French illusion and her flowers were red roses with which she carried a white taffeta-covered prayer book. Miss Patricia Toohey was her sister’s only attendant wearing a gown of blue taffeta with double net skirt and net trim. Her shoulder- length veil was caught with, a floral headdress and she carried a bouquet of pink roses. Groomsman was James Doyle, brother of the groom. Receiving later at her home, Mrs. Toohey wore a blue crepe trimmed with beads with which she wore a corsage of yellow baby mums. The bride and groom left for a wedding trip to Quebec and Eastern points, the bride travel­ ing in a wine gabai’dine suit with riavy accessories. The cou­ ple will make their home at R.R. 3 Ailsa Craig. The bride is a graduate of the ‘London Normal School, New Members Initiated . An Initiation Ceremony Carol Young, Marie Whitehead, Barbara Cox and Joan Taylor, was held at the regular Expedi­ tion of the Lucan Explorers, on Monday, October 22. The members taking part in the Dramatization of the first chapter of the Study Book, put the final touches to their work, while the other members com­ pleted favours and decorations for the Mother and Daughter Banquet, October 24. Plans were made for a "sup­ per play party" on November 5, when the girls will be rewarded for working so very well during the usual Recreational periods at the last three expeditions. Councellor Iva reported well over 50 baskets collected and over 50 baskets collected and 100 more hangers brought in. The expedition clo'sed’with the sing­ ing of Taps. for Hit By Car Recently Mr. Ernie Guest of the Proof Line had the mis­ fortune to be hit by a car at Elginfield. His wagon was badly damaged, his horses ran away, and he himself was -knocked un­ conscious. Dr. George of Lucan was called, also the Haskett am­ bulance. Though better, his eye is still very black and sore. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. O’Rourke moved on Monday from their home on Beach Street to Frank­ ford, Ont., where Mr. O’Rourke has been for some weeks in the Bank of Montreal. of the Church of Mrs. E. F. CORBETT LICENCED AUCTIONEER Terms Reasonable Satisfaction Guaranteed EXETER, R.R, 1 Phone Zurich 92-r-7 WM. H. 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Cochrane Secretary-Treasurer Arthur Fraser Exeter Cromarty Centralia R.R. 1 2 Dublin 1 Mitchell R.R. 1 Mltchfell Cromarty Exeter Mr. and Mrs. C. Chown and Mrs. Earl Capling of Sarnia spent the week-end with their mother, -Mrs. R. Seale. Miss Hattie Hodgins is on an­ other nursing case with Mr. George Armitt, Market St; Mrs. C. E. Zurbrigg. of Exe­ ter spent last week-end with Mrs. Walter Gibson. Mrs. Hugh Kennedy of Ailsa Craig is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Murray. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Garrett and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Garrett’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coleman and celebrat­ ed Mrs. Garrett’S belated birth­ day with a fowl dinner as father was in the hospital on proper date. Mrs. U. F. Stanley had misfortune to fall and sprain ankle badly. A goodly number from Lucan attended the Conservative Ban­ quet at Ilderton on Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Renaud re­ ceived the sad news of the sud­ den death of Mr. Renaud’s moth­ er in Quebec, Mr. Renard* and his brother flew home and Mrs. Renaud went by train, Mrs. Ren­ aud Sr, intended homing to Lu­ can to see her son graduate, Nov­ ember 2. and Mrs. J. Elson and family have moved into one of *the Hydro Apts. Mrs. Tom Hodgins is on the sick list. A number from Lucan attend­ ed the Deanery meeting at Ailsa Craig on Tuesday, Mr, Mr. her the the her Anglican Guild To Hold Tea The October meeting Guild of the Anglican was held at the home George Hodgins on Monday night October 22. There was a splen­ did attendance. The bazaar plans took up most of the business part of the meeting. A decision was made to change the day from Saturday, November 24 to Friday, November 23, and to charge 25 cents for the tea. The dates of the next two Guild meetings were changed to November 19 and December 17 to avoid having the latter _too close bett, Lina make___After the business two large bags of apples were brought in. The ‘ x the bag sier and the was her to Christmas. Mrs. C. Cor- Mrs. C. Haskett and Miss Abbott were appointed to posters. person guessing closest to number of the apples in the won the apples. Mrs. Cro- won one and Mrs. Howey Mrs. Wes. Atkinson tied for second. A delicious lunch served by Mrs. Hodgins and group. BRINSLEY Mrs. Walter Morley visited re­ cently with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morley. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Lewis and -Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hamilton spent the week-end with friends in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Faulder and children spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rodgers of West Mc­ Gillivray. Mr, and Mrs. ’Wesley Morley visited recently with relatives in Sarnia, Port Huron, Coruma, Courtright and Mandaumin. Mr. and Mrs, Sherwin Brock, of Exeter, visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Goldwin Glenn. Wedding Bells are ringing in the neighbourhood. Mrs. Jennie Kennedy, of St. Marys', is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Wesly Watson. Mt. Peter Doyle' has recently purchased the Store from Mr. James Daltoh of Mount Carmel and intends moving shortly. The neighbourhood wishes* Mr. Doyle the best of luck in his new en­ terprise. Family Night at WX On Wednesday evening last the McGillivray W.I. entertained their husbands and families to I. Trivitt Church Holds Childrer/s Service The annual Children’s Day service was held in Trivitt Mem­ orial Church Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. The singing was led . by a choir composed of Sunday School scholars. Solos were sung by Bill Wright and Shirley Har­ ness. Duet® were sung by Jane Harness and Sally Acheson, also by Domra Wells and Jane Har­ ness. Mr. Robert Cameron pre­ sided at the organ. Three children, were baptized at this service—Dennis Paul Bierling, Donald Arris Timmer­ man and Marvin James Bower. Mr. Langford selected as his test Luke 2:52, "Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man”. He drew a picture of the boyhood of Jesus, as exemplifying the ideal character’ for boys and girls. The fully developed life is four’ fold, four square—mental, physical, spiritual and social. Two Lucan Women Injured In Car Two women knocked down by a car on No. 4 Highway in Lu­ can late Tuesday night were brought to hospitals in London, one in . very serious condition. Badly injured was 82-year-old Mrs. Alice Stanley, of Lucan, who was admitted to Victoria Hospital with compound fracture of her left leg, possible fracture of right leg, left wrist, and pel­ vis, and lacerations. Her companion, Miss H. Hod­ gins, 59, also of Lucan, was ad­ mitted to St. Joseph’s Hospital with a compound fracture of the left leg and possible other in­ juries. They were crossing the high­ way when hit, according to Pro­ vincial Constable Harold Howt- ing, of London, who is investi­ gating. a Pot Luck Supper in West Mc­ Gillivray Hall which numbered one hundred. The president, Mrs. Albert Armstrong called the gathering to order, after a short program was provided with the secretary, Mrs. Don. Thompson as chairman. A presentation was made to Mrs. Ernest Thompson who is leaving the community and McGillivray W.I. which consist­ ed of a “Bed Lamp”, Mrs. Thompson thanked the W.I. with a few well chosen words. A skit was then presented en­ titled “Giggs and Maggie”. Giggs taken by Mrs. Lin Craven and Maggie, by Mrs. Ruth Watson. Director "of the cast was Mrs. Murray Hamilton. There Is No Guessing Here! Research has proven that a hen which lays 200 eggs a year eats only 14 lbs. more feed than a hen which lays only 100 eggs a year. 100 eggs from 14 lbs, of feed -■ that’s PROFITABLE PRODUCTION! Just ^nie more reason why you should feed for heavy con­ tinuous egg production. We Have a SHUR-GAIN Feeding Plan to Suit You — Bring in vour grain and let us add other grains; if necessary, PLUS SHUR-GAIN EGMAKER Concentrate. We will plan a feed for you, using your own grain for a base, which will push your pullets into heavy egg production, which they will hold while still gaining body weight. SHUR-GAIN EGMAKER .................... $5.95 SHUR-GAIN 17% LAYING MASH ................ $4.00 (bulk) SHUR-GAIN 17% LAYING PELLETS ............ $4.15 (bulk) CANN’S MILL LIMITED EXETER WHALEN TTENTION! ALL RESIDENTS OF EXETER RURAL AREA, PARKHILL, LUCAN, GRANTON, AILSA CRAIG AND DISTRICTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE TIME AND DATE WHEN THEIR ELECTRICAL APPLI­ ANCES ARE SCHEDULED TO BE CHANGED OVER FOR OPERATION ON 60 CYCLES • A FEW DAYS AGO we sent you a letter advising you of the exact day and time when Hydro’s representatives will be calling at your home or place of business to change over your 25-cycle electrical equipment for operation on 60 cycles, • PLEASE REMEMBER that they will Be prepared to work ONLY ON THOSE ITEMS OE EQUIPMENT WHICH WERE REPORTED WHEN HYDRO’S REPRESENTATIVES TOOK INVENTORY, plus SUCH ADDITIONAL ITEMS AS YOU MAY HAVE REPORTED TO YOUR HYDRO AREA OFFICE ON THE SPECIAL BUSINESS REPLY CARD ALREADY SENT TO YOU FOR THAT PURPOSE. Changeover of all unreported items may have to wait until a later date. • PLEASE REMEMBER ALSO... if you are not at home when the technicians call your power service will have to be DISCONNECTED in order to safe­ guard your electrical equipment and your property, and you will have to contact Hydro Area Office F.S.D. before it can be turned on again! If this happens, the work of changing your electrical equipment over to 60 cycles may be delayed. • THIS IS WHY it is so important that you BE AT HOME ON THIS PAR­ TICULAR DAY . . , AND AT THIS PARTICULAR TIME. HYDRO AREA OFFICE LUCAN ARENA - PHONE 190 THE HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO FREQUENCY STANDARDIZATION DIVISION