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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-10-25, Page 11THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 25, 1951 Prospect Hill W.I. The Octobei' meeting of the Prospect Hill W.L met in the Institute Hall with Mrs._ Roth presiding. The motto was “Knowledge is the wings where­ by we fly to heaven” and the roll call was to name a song' and its composer. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Harvey Kennedy. Mrs. James Resdou of Ebene- g^r gave a talk on Education. Mrs. George Fitz was appointed delegate to the convention in London. Plans were made to re­ decorate the Institute Hall. A lunch was served by the educa­ tion committee. Lome Among the prize winners at Exeter’s races on Wednesday, October 17, we see the name of Miss Barbara Anne' Lee (Don Banting’s horse) and also Char­ lie Chips (Neil McRann’s horse). Congratulations! Dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins, Princess Street, on Saturday night were Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Ings of London, Mr. George Car­ roll of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carroll and family of Saintsbury. Are You Ruptured? Our Service Is Different We Sell You A Fit In Our Private Truss Room Trusses, Belts, Supports of All Kinds SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Over 15 Years’ Experience Your Drugs At Robertson's Phone 50 Exeter POP’S Taxi Service Phones; Exeter 357 and 545-r-3 • Portable Arc Welding Acetylene ‘Welding Steel Fabrication Machine Work Grinding M arshall & Murray Machine Shop HIGHEST CASH PRICES FOR Dead Stock HORSES CATTLE HOGS each each cwt. Size Call Collect 2.50 2.50 .50 per According to and Condition Seaforth 15 Exeter 235 DARLING & COMPANY OF CANADA, LIMITED Lucan And District News i Lucan H & S 1 the was eve- Hear Official The October meeting of Lucan Home and School held in the Arena Thursday ning, October 18, with the presi­ dent, Mrs. Watson, in the chair. The meeting opened with the meeting opened with the playing of 0 Canada by teenager Nyles Nickolson, accompanied by Mrs. C. Hardy. After the minutes and roll call Mrs. George was chos­ en as Grade Mother for the November meeting. The principal of the school, Mr. Morgenroth, gave a short talk explaining the formation of a Home and School in Lucan. The guest speaker was Mr. J. K. Mather, educational guidance teacher and vice-principal of Medway School. He was intro­ duced by Mr. J. McLean in a few well chosen words. The mothers turned out well for the meeting but the fathers were very few. Mr. Mather suggested Lucan use the point system in which each mother out but for each five points. Mr. Mather gave a splendid address on the theme “Partner­ ship of teacher and parents in child development”, emphasizing the necessityzof a united front on studying the personality of each child. At the close of his address, Mrs. Don Revington sang a solo which was followed by refreshments. child who got a be given one point father out he’d get In Hospital Again Trouble never seems to come alone. The sympathy of the whole village is extended to the Rev. L. Harrison in the latest blow which has fallen upon him. Some months ago he underwent two operations. On Sunday he entered the hospital for another, not on his bad knee but his good knee. For some weeks even with two canes he has been walking with great difficulty. A Mr. Smith from London will be in charge of Holy Trinity serv­ ices during Mr. Harrison’s journ in the hospital. so- Never A Dull Moment Some people think a community dull, slow and mono­ not one Lucanite moved into a new edge of Lucan. On hydro people small tonous, but who recently home on the Tuesday the rived to install. Wednesday the father celebrated a birthday. Thursday the telephone company installed the telephone. Friday workmen put in a new furnace and a new calf arrived and Sun­ day was daughter’s birthday so a jjoint birthday party was held for papa and daughter. What week! Never a dull moment! Many Attend ar- a heldThe Lucan Lions Club their first big bingo in the fire hall on Saturday night, October 20. A capacity crowd attended so those wishing to participate in next Saturday’s fun should be there early to get in. Bingo will begin sharply at 8:30 p.m. Mrs. L. Woodward won not only the also“Share the Wealth” but was a bingo winner. Some say lightning strikes twice in the same but not so in the Harry Carroll family. Recently Mrs. Carroll won $90 at the Exeter bingo Saturday night her son Ronnie was one of the $1 winners and a few minutes later Mrs. Carroll was another. During the evening Mrs. Cecil McFalls won three ■bingos. The $50 jackpot was not won in the 50 calls so next week it will be $60 in 51 calls, so come and try your luck and in so doing help the Lions Club. never place District: Presidents At Clandeboye W.L The October meeting of the Clandeboye W.I. was held at the home of Mrs. R. Hodgins with 15 present. Mrs. A. Macintosh presided. The delegates for the conven­ tion are Mrs. Macintosh and Henry. The Girls Garden won first prizes at London Strathroy fairs. Mrs. Henry a reading and Mrs. Murray Lewis gave three household hints. Cur­ rent events were given by Mrs. Murray Thompson, Mrs. Mitchell, the district pre­ sident, visited the Institute and spoke to the ladies. A smocking demonstration was given by Mrs. A. Blake. Mrs, K. O’Neil won the contest. Deanery Meeting The fall meeting of West Mid­ dlesex Deanery was held in the Anglican Church, Ailsa Craig, on Tuesday afternoon, October 16. At this meeting Mrs. Chapman of Byron, the Deanery secretary­ treasurer, was presented with a life - membership certificate and gold W.A. pin in recognition of her faithful service. One of the bishop’s messeng­ ers, Mrs. Turnbull, gave a most enlightening address on the work which is carried on by these wo­ men in Western Canada. Another landmark has moved from the village, chopping mill owned by Herman Langford has been to Mr. George Webber of Gran­ ton, Mr. Langford purchased the mill 12 years ago from Mr. Jim McCullough. Mr. and Mrs, Wes Morgan of Hamilton spent Wednesday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ceafur Atkinson. Mrs. Es. Hodgson is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Trevethick, in Dearborn, Mich., and her son, the Rev. Burton Hodgson, of St. Clair, Mich. Several ladies attended the bazaar at Brinsley Anglican Church on Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Whitmore Sr. spent the week-end in Detroit with friends. Mrs. Ed Flynn, Mrs. Karl O’Neil, Mrs. Aimer Hendrie and Mrs. Andy Carter. Members of St. James W.A. attended the Deanery meeting in Ailsa Craig on Tuesday afternoon. 'ffi’e Junior Girls Club met at Mrs. Wilmer Scott’s on Thursday evening. A shower was held at Mr. and Mrs. Earl Whiteford’s on Thurs­ day evening in honour of Miss Anna Whiteford of Grand Bend, bride-elect of Saturday, October 20, She received many gifts. Re­ freshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Shorten- burg and family of Dorchester have moved into Mr. Maurice Simpson’s house on the farm. Mr, and Mrs. Reg Clipperton and family of Varna have moved into Mrs. Hasley’s apartment. Many families had to eat cold meals on Sunday due to no hy-- dro all day. Hydro men were working in Lucan to change from 4,000 to 8,000 volts so as to give better distribution of power. Mr. Roy JJennis of Lucan spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Raycraft. Mr. Smith from Huron College took the service at St. James’ Church on Sunday. The Rev. L. C. Harrison, rector, went to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Scott and family were guests for sup­ per of Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Wil­ liams on Sunday. An accident happened on Fri­ day morning at the village cross- A truck from Goderich and Mr. Tim of Mrs. Club and gave been The Mr. sold Visitor Dies Suddenly During August and September Mr. and Mrs. Allan Hodgins of Chilliwack and Mrs. J. McAnd­ rew of Vancouver spent some weeks visiting friends and rela­ tives in the Lucan vicinity whom they hadn't seen for 45 years. They had a most enjoyable trip home, motoring through the States and visiting friends on the way. On Tuesday word was received that Mrs. McAndrew stopped to see her sister in Vancouver be­ fore going to her own home and while there died suddenly, she seemed in perfect while in Lucan the news death came as a terrible to all her friends here. Un usual Cows In North Middlesex North Middlesex surely has un­ usual cows. Last week a London Township cow survived a drop through a granary floor. This iweek a cow owned by Mr. Frank Kelley, R.R. 2, Lucan, with a ear, turned down and has never since. Perchance it is a of the cow that jumped over the moon, and is now through the heavens greatest of ease next week with witch astride. The driver of collided it upside been seen descendent soaring with the and will return the Hallowe’en As health of her shock Juniors Meet The Lucan Junior Farmers and Junior Institute held their October meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Art Hodgins at Clandeboye with Don charge of the latter. McRoberts read a “Wedding Etiquette” prepared by Barbara Jean Hodgins. Mr. and Mrs. who were recently were presented with wedding gift. McComb in Marguerite paper on which was Benn Ryan, ried, pictures as Crocker of Lucan gave the sentation and address and McRoberts presented the g: and Jack mar- two Carl pre­ Ross :ifts. Personal Items Lucan’s maple trees are mass of beautiful colours this week. The Lucan Men’s Club opened their fall session by a meeting in the United Church parlours on Wednesday night, October 17. The guest speaker was the Rev. Mr. Graham of Poplar Hill. A solo by Mr. Earle Walls was accompanied by Mrs. Cook. The e v e n i n g closed with refresh­ ments. Lance Corporal Kenneth Foster of Quebec City, son Mrs. Ililson Foster Hill, was honoured munity gathering at Fish Creek School, Prospect Hill. Cpl. Foster is leaving for overseas. Wallace Powell read an address Charlie Metters presented with a pen and pencil set. Some folk send the local paper to their children as a birthday present but this week" one Lucan­ ite had an original idea. Return­ ing home from a visit to an ex- Lucanite in the States, she sends her a year’s subcription in ap­ preciation of a pleasant visit. a of Mr. and of Prospect at a com- and him the car was 17- year-old John McKay, Stratford, who crawled out of the car un­ hurt. While the police were in­ vestigating this accident, three or four other cars tangled in a fender bumper affair. Personal Items A number of farmers in the Birr district left their own fall work of harvesting sugar beets, fall ploughing and silo filling to assist Mr. Norman Bilyea in a barn raising bee. The children from Bin* school were on hand also, many of them never seeing a real barn raising before. Linda Parkinson, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parkinson, Concession 14, Lon­ don Township, suffered a broken leg when she fell jwhHe playing at her home. Dr. Granton had her cast. Leroy Berry, j Prospect Hill boj, .... ____ i along No. 7 Highway near Pros­ pect Hill on Sunday when three 1 boys using air rifles began fir­ ing at him. He was hit on the right temple and the head. An investigation is being held by the Stratford Provincial Police. Mr. Thomas Brooks celebrated his eighty-third birthday on Fri­ day last at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harold McFalls. The Lucan Bridge Club met in the Anglican Parish Hall on Tuesday, October 16, at 8 p.m. Anyone in Lucan or vicinity in­ terested in joining this club be on hand next Tuesday. The more the merrier! Have you heard this story of 1939 when the King and Queen visited Canada? One five-year- old laddie was taken to Ottawa to see the royal couple. A few days later his father held him on his shoulders to see them at the Washago platform. The third time he saw them at Bala when the boy commented, “My won’t they be surprised to see us again, Daddy!”. S. 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The other truck was dam­ aged but luckily both drivers were not hurt. An accident happened on Mon­ day evening on No. 4 Highway a mile north of Clandeboye. Mr. Ross McRoberts was driving a tractoi' south and a car driven by Mr. Evans of Grediton going in same direction ran into it. The tractor went over a fence into Mrs. Jones’ field. The car and tractor were damaged but no one was injured. Lucan’s Oratorical The Lucan Public School held its oratorical contest on Friday afternoon, October 19. 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