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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-11-08, Page 10SUPPORT TOM PRYDE ON HIS RECORD NOVEMBER 22 We Must Have Schools THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 8, 1951 Lucan And District News Local Medway Students Number Attend Receive Diplomas, Honors your >Tu relieve the Taxpayer Progressive Conservative Govern-j meat ties helped greatly by in­ creasing grants over those paid : fey the last Liberal Government. Here is a comparison for the whole of Huron County: in- t o Total Urban Public Schools creased, from $7,007.00 $87,824.00 Rural Public Schools increased from $43,728.00 to $284,270.00 Separate Schools increased from $3,530.00 to $16,281.00 i - j Many from this area attended' orial Award. She is now attend- i the commencement exercises in ing Queen’s University, Kings- | Medway School Friday night. I ton.| Several students from Lucan dis-; Jim ! triet received certificates varying ■ arship I from Intermediate (.General and i special I Commercial 1, Secondary School I ’Graduation (General and Com­ mercial i to Honour Graduation. Special prizes were awarded to: Mary Ellen McDerniid, whoi won the Donald McKenzie Mem- Duffin- which trainin: i VOTE PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE Volz Ton Pryde J This premature winter weather ' really “gets us down”. Indeed it 1 is a great shock to go from I pleasant fall weather, which al­ lowed us to do that last minute digging and lifting of the latest vegetables in the garden. But to i be plunged into near-zero tem- I peratures on the third and 1 fourth of November is almost too much. If this is “squaw | winter”, then we’ll hope for “In­ i’ dian summer” soon. ’ The Lucan AYPA ; Ballvmote and Arva Monday night at the ity Parish Hall to a Appliances Wiring John I’on- and Billy $2.15. The . Jack Har- j Exeter Radio & Electric London At-Home A number from Lucan vicinity atended the At Home, . Friday night at Thames Hall on the University of Western On- jtario campus. It was a big night ; for the Junior Farmers and the ‘Junior Farmerettes of Middle­ sex. The campus was gaily de- { corated for the occasion. The Casa Royal Orchestra provided music for the four-hour dance program which included “spot” and novelty numbers. Patrons and patronesses were Shirley Hardy, Denfield, presi­ dent of the Middlesex Jr. Insti­ tute, Ray Campbell, Ailsa Craii president of Farmers and K. Riddell, Agricultural Mrs. Riddell, Wyatt Hyde Park honorary pre­ sident of the Jr. Institute. Flor­ ence Thomson, R.R. 4, Denfield, past president of the Jr. Insti­ tute, was chairman of the com­ mittee in charge which also in­ cluded Les McFarlane, Lambeth and Pat Crunican. Lucan. and Radio Repairs Fixtyres Bingo Wimwtrs The following were the win­ ners* at the Lion's Club Bingo at the Fire Hall. “Share the Wealth” lin, Lily Harrigan t’liown each received $5 consolation prize, rigan. The $1 winners were Bill Me- Falls, Mrs. Wes Atkinson, Mari- J lyn Roberts, Harvey llodgins, 1 Mrs. Whyte. Mr. McGriffln, Bill ] McFalls. Helen Stanley. Basil j Nagle, Mr. McGriffln, Percy Va­ lley, Bill Lampkin, James Mc­ Kinney, Mrs. Roland Hodgins and Mrs. Harrigan. The 59 cent prizes, Harry Frost and Jack || Harrigan. j Phone 187-W —the Wilson schol- entitles him ig at O.A.C. Patricia Standing received honour of having her name graved on the school rose bowl for obtaining highest standing in the school in Junior Matricula­ tion work. ■William A, Stewart, chairman of East Middlesex High School Board, presided throughout the programme. It was an enjoyable and interesting evening for all who attended. Diploma winners were: Secondary School Honour Graduating Diploma: Barbara Simpson; Secondary School Grad­ uating Diploma: Marion Ash­ worth, Marion Benn, Mary Jane Hall, Marie Lewis, Joan McLean, Marie Stanley, Stanley Tomes. Intermediate Certificate (Com­ mercial): Joyce Morgenroth; In­ termediate Certificates (general course): Marilyn Brownlee, Pat­ ricia Carter, Marilyn Ferguson, Byrnal Graham, Patricia Phil­ pott, Joan Stanley, Arlene Stan­ ley, James Young. to the en- i the Middlesex Jr. Mrs. Campbell, W. Middlesex County representative and Mrs. William Marshall McFalls Suddenly in Lucan on Thurs­ day, November 1, 1951 Marshall McFalls beloved husband of Mabel Hodgins and dear father of Evelyn, (Mrs. Lang DeCour­ sey. Dearborn, Mich.) in his 73 year. He rested in the Murdy funeral home Lucan till Satur­ day, November 3, when service was held at 2 p.m. Interment, was in St. James Cemetery Clan-’ deboye. for — CONSULT US BEFORE SELLING v KEEP Frost Government STRONG Vote Pryde entertained AYPAs on Holy Trin- ______ __ _ __ ... „ Hallowe’en tarty. Between 35 and 40 were ; present. Prizes were given for fancy costumes and comic costumes. ’ The evening began with a ghostly i tour through the basement with ankle grabbing, “cob - webs”, , weird noises, Skeltons etc. | Dunking for apples was held in the basement where a little > spilled water made no differ­ ence. Other Hallowe'en games were held in the Parish Hall. The evening closed with lunch. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hodgins this week were Mr. j and Mrs. Ned Hodgins of Chica- : go. Dr. and Mrs. Lyle Hodgins of Vancouver and Mrs. Ensley, of Bowmanville. Among the Jr. Teams which will represent Ontario in the livestock judging competitions at the Royal Water Fair will be a team from Middlesex composed of Don Middleton, Granton, Alex McComb, Denfield and Don Hughes Ailsa Craig. Her many Lucan friends ex­ tend heart-felt sympathy Tilbury whose away last "week, A number of met at the home ray on Saturday, sant evening Mr. and Mrs. William Brown­ lee received word that their son Billie will be home for another three week furlough and will I arrive during the week.S M » DASHWOOD, ONT., and THEDFORD, ONT. Telephone 87-W Telephone 61-J ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------—II tow) tom Full-Size Circulator! Buy on terms at Sedan Motors Percy Ryan from is visiting Mr. and Ryan and other Van- Mrs, rela- to Mrs. passed 995. 750. 695. friends J. Mur- & Coupe Coupe 1,850. 595. 425. 375. 195. & ji, •A ☆ ☆ 1,750. 1,550. 625. 1950 1949 Ford 1950 1939 1937 1937 1937 $500 Cheque Chamber of Commerce Dinner was held in the ,A, A1 A 1948 1944 1944 TRUCKS Stake ...... Dump ...... mother Pensions planned for the totally disabled from 18 to 65 Increased contributions made for Children’s Aid, 4 295. First grants to provide free school books to elementary schools. Ontario leads Canada in war against Cancer and Tuberculosis. « Smart new “Imperial” styling, rich brown finish. Exclusive Dual Chamber Burner gives more heat from every drop of oil. Money-saving Waste Stopper, Automatic Draft Minder. Fully Coordinated Controls. Power-Air Blower for forced-cir­ culation optional at extra cost. Complete line of Duo-Therm OU Heaters for 1 to 6 rooms. Lucan of Mrs. to spent a plea- __L ___l..g with Mrs. Walter Gibson ere her departure to her new home in Hamilton. Mrs. Gibson will be greatly missed in church and community. During the evening, Mrs. Gibson was presented with a mirror and swan by her Lucan friends, Mrs. ~ couver Chester tives. I Present j The 1 Turkey‘ Community Centre on Tuesday, t October 30.I The programme consisted of a ’film on frequency standardiza- : tion, speeches by Mr. Erwin Scott,, Mayor Benson Tuckey of ’ Exeter and Mr. Fred Dobbs the i Reeve of Biddulph. Ivan Heim Beavers Hardwares™'cheque for $500. to be used for Phone Exeter ’ artificial ice CARS Ford Sedan .................. Monarch Coach .......... Coach, very good ....... YOU WANT A DODGE? WE HAVE ’EM! All Prices Dodge Coach, above average ... Dodge Sedan, very good ........... Dodge Sedan, looks like new ... Dodge Sedan, see it .......... Dodge Sedan, needs some work OTHER FOREIGNERS Oldsmobile Studebaker Cliev 3-Ton 3-Ton 1-Ton Pickup, very good ...... TRACTORS motor A-l ..................... steptip transmission .... Deere ............................. 895. 695. 650. 295. Exeter, Ontario Action by Premier Leslie Frost led to universal old age pen­ sions for all over 70, effective January 1st. Old age pensions for needy persons from 65 to 70, effective January 1st. Ontario is the first province in Canada to pass legislation to implement the Federal-Provincial agreement for security for the aged. Old age pension benefits increased 3 times by present Progressive Conservative government. Most generous Mother’s Allowances in Ontario’s history. * First construction grants in Canada made to build and extend hospitals, 14,474 beds and bassinets provided. First province to pay 50% of construction costs of homes for the aged, plus 50% of maintenance. Province pays one half cost of supplying free milk to school children. . Most advanced labour laws, expanded compensation and rehabilitation for injured workmen with industrial health measures. ENSURE CONTINUED GOOD GOVERNMENT RFC IwE w RVATIlWOI