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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-11-15, Page 13THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 15, 1951 Lucan And District News Doe eyes looked into Irish eyes, and Patrolman Flaherty put away his revolver. He had been ■ordered to shoot “Stumpy”, a pet deer, because her leg was broken. Instead he called a vet. who set “Stumpy’s” leg, using aluminxim splints. Aluminum saves human lives, too, in many ways — for instance, at sea with alumi­ num lifeboats, from fire with aluminum ladders. It saves the lives of forest trees with port­ able aluminum pumps ... and the lives of crops with movable irrigating systems ... A versa­ tile metal, aluminum! Alumi­ num Company of Canada, Ltd. (Alcan). Lucan Veterans Family Evenins Planned By Lucan W.I. * The November meeting of the Sr. W.I. was held in the Arena auditoroum, Thursday afternoon, November- 8. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Warner McRoberts was in the chair. Plans were made for the December Family Evening meet­ ing. Mrs. T. A. Hodgins will choose her own committee to assist her in making the necessary arrange­ ments for a suitable program. Each member is asked to bring a white gift for Greece. A letter was then read invit­ ing the Lucan Branch to attend a short course on Cultural Acti- viities in Home and Community at Prospect Hill, November 20. Roll Call was answered by “A Canadian Industry or Product”. A paper was prepared by Mrs. McRoberts and read by Miss Lina Abbott, Current Events was taken by Mrs. William Brownlee. Mrs. Haskett then gave a splen­ did account of their visit to the W.I. Convention in London. The guest speaker was Mr. Riddell, Agricultural Representative, displayed a number of which can be obtained charge at OAC, Toronto tawa. He spoke on the ful work accomplished Workers and of the great chang­ es in the last few years.. While lunch Wes chen Miss He bulletins free of and Ot- won der­ by Jr. was being prepared Mrs. Atkinson conducted a kit- Contest which was won by Lina Abbott. M. had Re- Hold Service The Lucan Memorial and Re­ membrance Service, sponsored by the veterans and churches of Lucan, was held at the War Memorial on Sunday, November 11, at 2 p.m,, the procession forming at the post office at 1:55. In the absence of the Rev. L. Harrison, the Rev. E. Cook of the United Church charge of the service. Mr. Cook gave a splendid membrance Day address urging on all present to not only re­ member themselves the sacrifices made by our dead but to see that the youth of the village are also taught. As Mr. Cook spoke two planes soared high overhead ■—a symbol that God is in His Heaven and all is well. Then followed the laying of: the wreaths, always a touching scene for those whose sons in Flanders Fields. lie W.I.Euchre The Weather-man did his level best to spoil the W.I. Euchre on Tuesday evening, October 6— strong gales, blustering snow, freezing rain and slippery roads. Though he did manage to scare off a good many yet there were between 60 and 70 persons pre­ sent who all seemed to have a most enjoyable time. Our very popular W.I. president, Mrs. Er­ win Scott won first prize for the ladies while Mr. Morgenroth won the first for the men. The con­ solation prizes went to Mrs. R. Goddard and Mr. Cook. A lucky chair prize went to Mr. Guy Ryan. A bountiful lunch follow- e the Euchre. I London Twp. F Of A Meets At Medway i The annual meeting of Lon- , don Township Federation of , Agriculture was held at Medway ■ School last Thursday evening, George Stirling, secretary-field man for the County showed the l film, “Middlesex County ■ tenial Year 1949” which much enjoyed, A feature of the program was the public speaking competi­ tion sponsored by the Junior Farmers and Juniox* Institutes. The competition consisted of two debates on ’’Resolved that there are more opportunities to become successfully established on a farm to-day than 50 years ago”, the affirmative was taken by Ailsa Craig Juniors and nega­ tive by Edgewood Juniors—the negative side won, The affirmative side (Ilderton Juniors) woxi the argument in the debate “Resolved that it is better to be short than tall.” The negative was taken by Mount Brydges Juniors. Don Middleton of Edgewood was the only speaker ixx the pub­ lic speaking competition. He gave a very fine address on “Have You Got What It Takes?” Don is eligible to enter the pro­ vincial Public Speaking finals in Toronto early in January. Judges fox- the local competitions were William and Mrs. In the followed, ovex- by former township directors S. Thomson and W. W. Garrett were re-elected. The township hog producers also elected the following of­ ficers: Johxx Adams, chairman; Paul Smibert, Ron White, Clar­ ence Burdick and Bill Mc­ Comb. ■Members of the federation named county directors, W. W. Garrett, S. J. Thomson, Harold Lucas, William Stewart and Mrs. Clarence Lewis as a com­ mittee to arrange fox- axi open meeting of London Township ratepayers to discuss the prob­ lem of Annexation of suburban areas with the city. The meet­ ing is set for November Medway School. CLANDEBOYE Mr. Austin Bice, Mr. Harold Bice, Mr. Arnold Lewis, Mr. Norman Wilson and Mr. Roy Hamilton left on Friday on a hunting trip near Wiarton. The junior girls met at home of Mrs. E Thursday evening, meeting the hostess served freshments. Mr. called Paton Mrs. Sgt. I P.M.Q, Mr. Saturday, Mrs. Edsell Collins left Saturday to spend part of the winter months Murray Collins, Ailsa Craig. Mr. and Mrs. Tomes After Cen- was the on the re- Stewart, Clarence business which W. W. Harold Lucas Lewis. session which was presided Garrett, the J. 26 at to on No. 4 60 the attend- The hydro changeover cycle has been completed 16th concession west of Highway. Mrs. Isabel Underwood ed the funeral of her brother- in-law, Mr. Nelson Underwood, at Wingham last Thursday. Mr. Underwood passed away very suddenly from a heart attack. The Misses Holly and Belle Martin of Wingham and Mr. Charlie Martin of Winnipeg spent last week-end with their sister, Mrs. Tom Hodgins. As Charlie has not been home for 27 years it was a particularly enjoyable reunion. Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomson were Mr, and Mrs. George Ark- sey and daughter, Jean, of Whalen, and Mr. J. B. Armitage and Mrs. Blake of Lucan. • Portable Arc Welding • Acetylene Welding • Steel Fabrication • Machine Work • Grinding Marshall & Murray Machine Shop ....................... ■■■ -......"'"ii Personal Items Mrs. Wasnidge spent Thurs­ day last week at the home of her son Arthur. Three sisters and their sister- in-law, Mrs. Coates, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Coleman and Miss Dickens spent last Tuesday with their brother, Mr. Alf Dickens of Lon­ don. Mrs. Esley Hodgson of Clande­ boye returned to Toronto with her daughter for a visit. Monday night was “Film Night” at the United Church. The Church Parlors were filled with children and adults. Mr. W. Stanley was in charge of the machine. The pictures were very interesting especially the one on cancer. Mrs. Irving Gibson spent Thursday in Kippen with Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Jones and family. Mrs. Sam McRann has return­ ed to Syracuse, N.Y., where she will spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Stewart. Mr. G. Banting returned home Monday after two and one half months visit in Saskatchewan. Mrs. Clinton Haskett presided at^the November meeting of the Birr United Church Woman's Missionary Society held at the home of Mrs. Norman Bilyea. The topic was presented by Mrs. Seymour White with devotional exercises taken by Mrs. Sam Stevenson. The United Church, Clandeboye held their annual Bazaar in the Lucan Community Hall Friday, November 9. An added attrac­ tion was an Operetta put on by the Woodham Choir. Lucanites turned out in large numbers to see this splendid program. To­ gether with Clandeboye and dis­ trict folk they almost filled the auditorium. Miss Lina Abbott and Mrs. Sherdon were guests at the an- Journal-Argus of last week. Jack Morgen- St. Catherines At the morning service can United Church, Rev. Richards D.D., of the Depart­ ment of Home Missions in Tor­ onto, spoke' to a He emphasized greater support Mission fund of principally the churches because expansion of suburban districts around cities throughout Cana­ da. in Lu- J. E. large audience, the need for for the Home the church and need for new of the constant Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Chester McComb, Elginfield who celebrated their 25th wed­ ding anniversary on November 11. A family dinner took place at their home with Dr. and Mrs. Neil Clark and family of Detroit, Mrs. J. Maxwell and 'Miss Gladys Maxwell of London and Mr. and Mrs. William McComb and fam­ ily of Elginfield as guests. The anniversary day was spent quietly with friends and neighbours call­ ing to wish the couple many more years of happy married life. nual St. Marys dinner on Friday Mr. and Mrs. roth and Ross of spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Morgenroth. SAINTSBURY The ladies of St. Patrick’s Church met in the Parish Hall on Thursday afternoon to quilt. They are preparing the packing of the bale next Wednesday af­ ternoon, November 14. The bale will be sent to Brantford to the Mohawk Institute. Mr. and Mrs. J. Barker and Joan and Mr. and Mrs. H. Davis, Almarie and Alexia were Friday evening dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Bale of Tavistock. Mr. and Mrs. A. Carroll, Ron­ ald and Wayne were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Inges of London and called at the hospital to see then* uncle Mr. Ralph Atkinson who has ’ been a patient in Vic­ toria Hospital the past two weeks. ■Mr. and Mrs. R. Greenlee visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M. Grulfoyle of Ailsa Craig. you MEAN WHEN I WANT TO SET MY BIROS TO EAT MORE MASH I SHOULD USE VITA-LAY PELLETS? and Mrs. on Mr. and on Saturday, >. Bloye of St, and Mrs. Ed Fauldei’ Mrs. J.H. Thomas Max Bloye Centralia, were guests and Mrs. H. Murless and of of on on with her son, and family of Wilfred^ Logan and Myrna of Thorndale visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton Saturday evening. Mr. Karl O’Neil has received a carload of Hereford cattle from Alberta. The Rev. R. Richards of Lon­ don spoke on “Home Missions’’ at the Clandeboye United Church on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Prest visit­ ed with Mr. and Mrs. Ceafur Atkinson on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Carter, Mary and Ian Carter spent Sun­ day with Mr. and Miss Bowman of Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilton of Strathroy spent Sunday as guests- of Mr. and Mrs. Rea Neil. Mr. Billie Simpson, who been ill, we are pleased to port is improving. Mrs. Arnold Lewis, Mr. Mrs. Ernie Lewis and Mr. Mrs. Frank Lewis attended annual oyster supper of L.O.L. 492 Woodham ning, November tended. The Rev. C. Orangeville visited with his phew, Maurice Simpson and fam­ ily, last week. He also attended the special services of the open­ ing of the new Huron College in London. Mrs. Victor Thatcher enter­ tained on Monday evening. Mr. Goodrich of Stanley Brush Co., London, demonstrated. Mrs. Ru­ pert Williams won a prize. Later the hostess served refreshments. The W.A. of Clandeboye Unit­ ed Church held their bazaar and tea in the Lucan Memorial Cen­ tre on Friday evening when the operetta “An Old Kentucky Gar­ den”, was presented. A good crowd was in attendance. Neighbours and friends gath­ ered at Neils School McGillivray to spend a very enjoyable time in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Dowie DeVries on Friday evening last. The newlyweds were presented with a trilight lamp and the evening was spent in playing euchre and dancing. The ladies provided a delicious lunch. Remembrance Day Prof. Harrison of Huron Col­ lege took the afternoon service at St. James’ Church on Sunday. He. spoke on ‘Remembrance Day’ and munion. by the Rev. L. been a Hospital is improving and is with his sis­ ter, Miss Evelyn Harrison, on Byron Avenue. on Monday eve- 5. About 500 C. Simpson administered Holy Com- There was special music choir. The rector, the C. Harrison, who has patient in St. ‘ Joseph’s following an operation, Birr At Birr Page 13 Chev C. Calder interesting J? X. Corbett in the chair T. C. McFarlane on Anglican W.A, The November meeting of the Anglican W.A. met at the home Ot Mrs. Tuesday, November 6 with Mrs. Harold Mrs. Jack Murdy took the scrip­ reading, Mrs. T. Hovey the lit­ any while Mrs. Henry Hodgins and Mrs. Erwin Scott as­ sisted in the prayers. The guest seaker was Mrs, A. who gave a most talk on her trip to the West this summer and of the W.A. meet­ ing she attended in Vancouver and Victoria. She began her ad­ dress by a series of amusing in­ cidents which befell her and her son on their trip. Then she told of the . hardships confronting the Missionaries and clergy of the west, and of the wonderful hos­ pitality shown to her all along the way. Time would not per­ mit the going into detail of the meetings she attended, but we all hope in the near future sh will from with Mrs. home to be come back and go on where she left off. It is deepest regret we larn Calder has sold her Lucan and is moving to Goderich with her son. Mrs. Calder will be greatly missed in the church and particularly in W.A. work. Birr W.A. The Birr United Church Wo­ men’s Association held its se­ cond annual bazaar with proceeds amounting to ?142, Mrs. Sey­ mour White president was con­ vener. The church was attractiv­ ely decorated with streamers and chrysanthemums. Sales tables displayed home cooking, candy, aprons, knitting and crochetid articles, novelties and paper flowers. Other fea­ tures were a fish pond and tea room. ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1950 1950 1949 1949 1939 1937 1938 1937 1939 1937 1931 1946 1945 1946 1938 1948 1944 1944 Dodge Couch Ford Sedan . Monarch Coach Ford Sedan ...... Dodge Sedan .. Dodge Sedan .. Pontiac Sedan .. Dodge Sedan Olds Coupe Stude Coupe Sedan 1,790. 1,720. 1,490. 1,420. 095. 420, 395, 375. 275. Ford GMC Ford Ford TRUCKS 3-Ton Stake Dump .................... 1-Ton ................ 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Willet, field publicity of­ ficer of Ontario Hydro Commis­ sion addressed a meeting of Den- field residents on frequency standardization, Tuesday evening Conversion to 60 cycle power be­ gins in that district this month. &VTM.XOU HAVE ORE Last year, 20,000 persons were injured in street and highway accidents in Ontario, 400 suffered fractured skulls or spines; 3,000 had their arms or legs broken; thousands of others re­ ceived other types of serious and pain­ ful injuries. Do your port to prevent this needless suffering and crippling of our citizens. k By Roe Farms Service Dept. z MASH CONSUMPTION IS NEEDED (I'M PUZZLED, DOC. CAN YOU STRAI6HTENME OUT ON PELLET FEEDING? ; A right,FRED” You'll find roe pellets WONDERFUL IN THESE WAYS ~ / TO BOOST WEI6HT, PRODUCTION AND CONDITION '« OF FLOCK THAT IS NAT PATINA PNOll^M AT DQF6F|—" TELL ME AN EASY WAY TO FEED ROE PELLETS,DOcJ EGG PELLETS t66P£LLLT3 WC FARMS MILLIHG C« WWOOO * * ONT IT'S SIMPLE, FRED. 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