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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-11-29, Page 13THE T1MES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 29, 1951 Page 13 Among those who attended the family gathering and fowl dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Atkinson last Satur­ day night were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coleman and Mrs. Davis of Lucan. Need bulbs? ask for GENERAL LAMPS CANADIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED a------.-----------------------------B Exeter Salvage Co. Phone 423 FOR SALE We specialize in the follow­ ing used items: Railroad iron, angle iron, all sizes; cables, all lengths and thick­ nesses; chains, all sizes and thicknesses; wheels, all i sizes, all kinds. Used tires. Eye beams and all other beams; flat iron, plates, steel, all sizes and thick­ nesses. WE BUY New and used feathers and feather ticks, scrap iron-— top prices paid. -for 'Dobbin To take a load off horses’ shoulders — and their owners’ minds — a harnessmaker in Ontario has developed horse- collars with lightweight alumi­ num hames. This company is just one of over 1000 in Canada who, by manufacturing aluminum arti­ cles, make life easier for every­ one who has to carry or clean. - Since this is going on all over the world, it means more and more people wanting alumi­ num. We in Canada are fortu- • nate in having the waterpower to generate electricity to make aluminum for ourselves and the rest of the free world. Aluminum Company of Cana­ da, Ltd. (Alcan). « • Lucan And District News Receives $1,000 In Lawsuit A Lucan physician will re­ ceive $1,000 and costs under a settlement of a county court lawsuit because of an accident February 24. He is Dr. E. P. Patterson, who sued Raitar Transport Ltd. of Waterloo and R. H. Marshall, said to have been driving a Raitar truck which collided with the doctor’s car on No. 4 Highway near the Ilderton sideroad. The case was scheduled for jury trial at the general sessions before Middlesex Judge Ian Mac­ Rae. Mitchell and Thompson act­ ed for the plaintiff, whose ori­ ginal claim was for $7,3 50. Ivey and Livermore were lawyers for the defendants. Organizes H & S Parents and interested citizens gathered in Birr School Novem­ ber 20 to organize a Home and School organization. A nominat­ ing committee brought in a slate of officers for election, for their first Home and School in that section. Mrs. E. L. Winkle of London, district chairman of the Home and School, presided at the meeting. United Church W.M.S. Re-elect Officers The November meeting of Lucan United W.M.S. was held in the church school room. The programme was convened by Mrs. Wes Hodgins under the theme of “Home Missions’’. Mrs. Hodgins .gave an interesting pap­ er on the mission boat “Thomas Crosby IV’’ which plies up and down the Pacific coast, doing missionary work. A paper pre­ pared by Mrs. Cecil Robb was read 'by Mrs. Warner McRoberts. Mrs. F. Chown sang a solo. Others taking part in the pro­ gramme were; Mrs. T. D. Orme and Mrs. E. M. Cook. All offi­ cers were re-elected for 1952. They are; President, Mrs. T. S. Hill; vice-president, Mrs. War­ ner McRoberts; recording secre­ tary, Mrs. Orme; correspondence secretary, Mrs. C. Robb; treas­ urer, Mrs. H. B. Langford; group leaders, Mrs. Wes Hod­ gins, Mrs. John Blair, Mrs. G. Banting; Missionary Monthly secretary, Mrs. Wes Hodgins; Temperance secretary, Miss Ger­ trude White; supply secretary, Mrs. F. Chown; Christian stew­ ardship, Mrs. J. Murray, Mrs. J. Cantelon; community friendship, Mrs. John Blair. Christinia J. Smith Resident Of Lucan Suddenly at Lucan on Thurs­ day, November 22, 19 51, Chris­ tina J. Mclnnes, wife of the late Oscar R. Smith and dear mother of Mrs. P. Taylor (Estella), Mrs. R. P. Charsley (Myrtle), Sudbury, Mrs. Earle Burk (Chris­ tina), Buffalo, Stewart of Sud­ bury, Murdock of London, Rod­ ney of St. Catharines, died in her eightieth year. She rested at the Haskett funeral home till Saturday at 9:45 a.m. She was taken to St. Patrick’s Church, Biddulph, where re­ quiem high mass was sung. In­ terment was in St. Peter’s Ceme­ tery, London. The pallbearers were Harold Ryan, Dave Egan, Frank Kelly, George Lackie, Lee Hodgins and G. Nicholson. Mrs. Smith was living alone. Not seeing her around, one of the neighbours, Mrs. W. Hod­ gins, went to investigate. Find­ ing the doors locked and receiv­ ing no answei* to her knocks she went for Mrs. Nicholson and phoned her son who told them to break in. They found Mrs. Smith dead. Apparently she had gone to a back kitchen for coal when she collapsed. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ford and family of Detroit are spending a few days with Mrs. Irene Coursey. Hydro Worker Electrocuted Alex Darrow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Darrow of Tillson­ burg, who for the past 14 months boarded with Mrs. James Hodgins, Lucan, was electrocut­ ed at Ailsa Craig November 19 when he came in contact with a 26,000-volt power line. He was burned about the face and ren­ dered unconscious but was saved from falling by a safety belt. A doctor, ambulance crew and hy­ dro men worked on the youth for seven hours before Dr, A. E. Letts of Ailsa Craig pronounced him dead. The unfortunate young man was repairing a 4,000-volt line atop a pole near the substation when the accident happened. He was an adherent to the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at Tillsonburg. Besides his par­ ents, he is survived by four sis­ ters, Margaret Jean, of London, Willimine Kathleen, <R.N., of Hamilton, Marilyn Ruth and Isa­ bel Jane, of Tillsonburg. All who knew him in Lucan spoke most highly of him and extend sympathy to his family at this time. Birr W.l. Hear Talk * By Photographer The Birr W.l. met at the home of Mrs. Ivan Stanley. The guest speaker, R. Wellesley Westwood, London photographer, spoke on the subject “Human Characteristics Portray Human Character’’. The speaker was in­ troduced by the president, Mrs. W. F. Hodgins, and thanked by Mrs. W. S. O’Neil. Mary Catharine Adams, the five-month-old daughter of Mrs. John Adams, was presented with a bank book (with $1 deposit) by Mrs. A. Erickson. Mrs. Adams, a fourth, generation member of the Birr W.I., thanked the members and said she hoped some day her daugh­ ter would also be a member. The meeting voted against the On­ tario Women’s Institute scholar­ ship. In its place the branch will award a prize to the girl in the district who obtains the highest honours in club work. Plans were made for the ban­ quet of the Middlesex Federa­ tion of Agriculture, to be held in the Ilderton Community Hall, for which the Birr Institute will cater. ■* Mr. Myron Culbert, who spent so many weeks in the hospital a few years ago, is back in the hospital again. At that time it was found necessary to put a pin in his leg. Lately the pin has been giving considerable trouble so Friday he was operat­ ed on again and the pin was re­ moved. His many friends hope for a speedy recovery with no future trouble. SAINTSBURY Mr. and Mrs. M. Ogden of Fil- more Sask., and Mr. N. Ogden, of Exeter were Friday evening dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. J. Dickens and later were enter­ tained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Squires in honor of Jack Dickins who was celebrat­ ing a birthday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Barker and Joan were Sunday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Elston. We are sorry to report that Mr. Ralph Atkinson, a patient in Victoria Hospital, London, is to undergo an operation for the amputation of his left foot. Gangerine has set in following a stroke. Mr. and Mrs. H. Wells and family of Aylmer and Mrs. W. J. Dickins of Lucan were Sun­ day dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. J. Dickins. Mr, and Mrs. M. McDonald were Sunday evening guests with Mr. and Mrs. G. Maines of Ayl­ mer. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. M. McDonald and Mrs. W. J. Dick­ ins spent Saturday visiting with friends at Watford. Earl and Marguerite Greenlee (nee Davis) are pleased to an­ nounce the birth of their son, Leslie Richard Earl at Victoria Hospital on Novembei’ 21. CLANDEBOYE On election day at Mooresville Hall, November 22, those ap­ pointed to office were D.R.O., Mr. Billie Simpson; Poll Clerk, Mrs. Emily Tomes; Scrutineers, Mr. Alonzo Phillis, Mr. Harold Hodgins and Mr. Newton Reving- ton. Last week Mr. and Mrs. Roy Schenk, Mrs. Earl Dixon, Mr. Edward Dixon and Mr. Jack At­ kinson, motored to Chatham and while there made a tour of Dom­ inion Sugar Beet factory. On Friday evening the mem­ bers of L.O.L. 493 with their families enjoyed an oyster sup-, per in their hall at Mooresyille. After the bountiful supper, eu­ chre was enjoyed. On Thursday evening, Mrs. Rupert Williams entertained the club girls, “Clandeboye Lovely Ladies”. Their guest, Miss Sum­ mers King, Home Economics Coach for Middlesex made her officials visit. After the sewing lesson the hostess served lunch. December 5, the Clandeboye Women’s Institute will hold a progressive euchre party in the Lucan Memorial Centre, at 8:30. They promise good prizes. Admis­ sion 50 cents and lunch. Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Carter, left on Friday for a trip to Montgomery, Penn., to visit the latter’s brother, Dr. Clarence O’Neil and family. We wish Mrs. Gordon Cun­ ningham a speedy recovery. She is a patient in Victoria Hospi­ tal, where she underwent an operation. On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Rea Neil attended the funeral of the latter’s aunt, Miss Julia Leather­ land, daughter of the late James Leatherland, of Seaforth. She was born in Tuckersmith Town­ ship, and lived in Seaforth and Strathroy until about two years ago when she went to live with her nephew, Orton Leatherland, Leaside. She was in her 87 th year. Funeral services were con­ ducted in Whitney Funeral Home Seaforth. Interment took place in Maitland Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Kappleu of Rannock spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton. Mrs, Mervin Carter spent the week-end with her daughter Mary in London. Mrs. Joe Simpson returned home after spending some time in Detroit. Mr. J. H. Paton is driving a new Chev. half-ton truck. Pledge Aid In their November meeting the members of the Clandeboye W.l. pledged $3 to the Memorial Children’s Hospital. The meet­ ing was held at the home of Mrs. Jim Hall and Mrs. M. Thomp­ son presided. Mrs. R. Hodgins read the scripture and seventeen mem­ bers answered roll call. During the business session, directors and the assistant secretary were appointed to look after enter­ tainment and to make money for the Institute in November. Convention reports were given by Mrs. Macintosh and Mrs. Henry. .The White gifts for the December meeting will be dona­ tions of money for the needy children in Europe. Mrs. O’Neil gave a reading, Current Events were read by Mrs. M. Thompson, and Mrs. Henry gave the motto. The con­ test was won by Mrs. Morris Simpson. Bingo News The jackpot of $100 was not won on Saturday night when a large crowd met in the Stanley Opera House for bingo. The crowd was so large that the gal­ lery as well as the ground floor was used. Mrs. Art Hodgins won the “Share the Wealth” $14.50. The $5 consolation prize went to Jim Ryan. Mrs. Brooks won a $2 prize and Jim Kirk $1.50. All the othei’ prizes were $1 prizes and they went to Mrs. Morgenroth, Mrs. Swartz, Joe Harrigan, Mrs. Wilbert Reving- ton, Mrs. Reilly, Mrs. Wes At­ kinson, Norman Coursey, Mar­ garet Neil, Bud Cooper, Ed Mc­ Laughlin, Les Woodward and John Beatson. Come and try your luck next Saturday night. Bernie Stanley, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Stanley, is able to be out again after his severe illness. Holy Trinity Bazaar The Holy Trinity Church. Baz­ aar was held in the Parish Hall on Friday, November 23, and was well attended, clearing over $200. In the absence of the rec­ tor, Mr. Harrison, the president, Mrs. Guy Ryan, opened the Baz­ aar. The candy and home-cook­ ing tables were particularly busy though all the tables were kept busy and but little was left when the Bazaar was over. Those in charge of the afternoon tea provided a lunch that was enjoyed by all present. The chrysanthemums which adorned the front of the church were presented by Mrs. Walter Gibson in memory of her late husband, Walter Gibson, who passed away a year ago. He had given many years of faithful service to the church. There's a service career for women... Limited numbers of women are being accepted now in the regular service, of the expanding Royal Canadian Air Force. In the R.C.A.F., there are many jobs especially suited to the ability of women — jobs from which women can release men for other duties, or give valuable assistance. Women may be accepted for enrolment in any of the following trades: FIGHTER CONTROL OPERATORS • COMMUNICATIONS OPERATORS • CLERK-ACCOUNTANTS • MEDICAL ASSISTANTS • RADAR TECHNICIANS • ARMAMENT TECHNICIANS METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVERS • SUPPLY TECHNICIANS • DENTAL ASSISTANTS • SAFETY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIANS The women who are accepted into the R.C.A.F., receive the same pay, rank and trade groupings as for airmen. To qualify, you must be single ... be between 18 and 29 . .. and have Grade 10 education or the equivalent. Veterans up to 40 years of age are eligible. See the Career Counsellor at your Nearest R.C.A.F. Recruiting Unit — RCAF Recruiting Unit 343 Richmond St., LONDON Phone: Fairmont S394 SERVE IN DEFENCE OF FREEDOM WITH THE' Plan Bazaar The Ladies’ Guild of Holy Trinity Church held their Nov­ ember meeting in the Parish Hall on Monday, Nov. 19, with the president, Mrs. Ryan, in the chair. Mrs. Isabel Underwood read the Scripture Lesson. Most of the evening was taken up in making final arrangements for the Bazaar on Friday, November 23. A large number of aprons were brought in and displayed. While lunch was being prepared Mrs. Clayton Haskett conducted a candy contest. The next meet­ ing will be held December 17. • Portable Arc Welding • Acetylene Welding • Steel Fabrication • Machine Work • Grinding Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coleman spent last Monday in Exeter. 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