HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-12-13, Page 10Page 10 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 13, 1951
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The United Church W.M.S.
held its Christmas meeting at
the home, of Mrs. W. Nielxol.
Mrs. Earle Middleton presided.
Taking part in the devotional
were Mrs. W. Garrett and Mrs.
T. Gunning.
Papers on tha Christmas
theme were read by Mrs. W.
Nichol, Mrs. D. Morley and
B. Hanson. Mrs. W. Cook
a piano solo.
The slate of new officers
sented ’ by Mrs. W. Niohol
Mrs. W. Rodd includes president
Mrs. T. Gunning, vice-presidents,
Mrs. M. Wass and Mrs. R. Rain
ey; secretary, Mrs. Clare West
man; treasurer, Mrs. D. Morley;
temperance, Mrs. Earle Middle
ton; stewardship, Mrs. N. Gun
ning; sunshine, Mrs. W. Allan;
birthday box, Mrs. M. Rigney;
pianist, Mrs. R. Rainey.
The hostess, assisted by Miss
Olive Cook and Miss Minnie Rig
ney, served refreshments.
Miss Mabel Dezort, who
months ago was called west
to the sudden death of
six
due
her
■ sister-in-law, is delighted to be
back to Lucan and to the phone
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Choose Officers
The Deeembex' meeting of
Anglican W.A. was held on Wed
nesday afternoon, December 5,
at the home of Miss Lina Ab
bott, with Mrs. Harold Corbett
in the chair. There was a splen
did attendance. The lesson was
read by Mrs. Mitchell Haskett
while Mrs. Isabel Underwood
and Mrs. C. Howard assisted in
tha prayers. A ar, full of
cheer and good wishes, was read
in which Mrs. Ashworth, a shut-
in member, extended hex* thanks
to all the members for their
kindness to her during the past
year.
The treasurer, Mrs. Hodgins,
read a letter stating that slides
on the Study Book were now
available and it was decided to
secure these slides early
ii gw your.
The
ed as
dents,
Davis;
Murdy and Mts. McFarlane;
honorary vice-president, Mrs.
Fred McLean;
Jack Hodgins;
Harry Tilbury;
tee, Mrs. Jack
Coleman, Miss
message, Mrs. Scott; and record
ing secretary, Miss Lina Abbott.
Mrs. T. C. McFarlane presided
the election of officers. As
president who was nominat-
at the meeting declined to
no president has as yet
the
in the
result-
presi-
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election of officers
follows: Honorary
Mrs. Corbett and Mrs.
vice-presidents, Mrs. Jack
treasurer, Mrs.
secretary, Mrs.
Dorcas conxmit-
Murdy, Mrs. B.
Ryland; living
for
the
ed
act,
been appointed.
The hostesses for the meeting
were Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Hovey and
Mrs. Haskett. After lunch a vote
of thanks was extended Miss
Abbott.
1 We are most sorry to report
I that Mr. Bob Coleman developed
pneumonia again and was taken
to St. Joseph’s Hospital on Sat
urday.
Mr. P. J. Laverty has been
transferred from Leamington to
the Singer Co. in St. Thomas.
Until such time as they can se
cure a house, Mrs. Laverty and
the children are staying with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. William
Brownlee.
Miss Elaine Revington of
don spent the week-end
her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Revingtoxx and family were
home for Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Warner
Roberts spent Sunday in Wood
ham, the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Theron Creery.
The W.A. of the United
Church was held in the church
parlours on Wednesday, Decem-
bex’ 5, with the president, Mrs.
Sheridan Revington, in the chair.
Mrs. Robb gave an especially in
teresting papex’ on “Forgive
ness”. Mrs. Murray Hodgins con
ducted two contests. The W.M.S.
realized $7 from a candy booth.
Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Cook
sang a duet.
No Community Draw
Each December for years the
business men of Lucan have had
a lucky draw contest. For weeks
previous to the draw, coupons
were issued for merchandise pur”
chased. On the day of the draw
crowds came fox* nples around
and excitement ran high as the
draws were made. Rain ox* shine,
heat ox* cold, old and ‘young
were on hand hoping luck wc'Dd
come theix* way. This* yeax* the
com‘* ^uUy are deeply disappoint-
eciypThere will be no big draw,
though the Ashworth store is
holding
bei' 24.
a small one on Decern-
Cecil Hodgins and son,
spent last Saturday in
Mrs.
Cecil,
Stratford, the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. A, H.
« Mr. and
Mrs. Isabel
the funeral
phex' Donley
Thursday. Mr.
time lived just
lage.
Bill Brownlee, aftei’ complet
ing his course in Esquimalt,
B.C., spent several weeks with
his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Wil
liam Brownlee. This past week
he left fox* Halifax but where
he will be posted is unknown i
yet.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hodgins
and Mrs. Pearl Hodgins of Lon
don spent Saturday with Lucan
relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Reilly,
who fox* the past three years re
sided with Mr. and Mrs. A. E.
Reilly oxx Beach
moved to London,
the best wishes
Lucaxx friends.
Lucanites saw something
urday night which they
probably nevex1 see again, name
ly the same persoix win twice in
succession, the second time get
ting- a bingo in exactly five calls,
been
Fisher.
Mrs. 'Guy Ryan and
Underwood attended
the late Christo-
in Parkhill
Donley at
south of the
Wash ?rs Unlucky
Jackpot Grows
Even steel washers wrought
no luck in capturing the Lions
Club jackpot of $120 oxx Satur
day night, so up it soars to $130
for next week. Probably Dame
Fortune is holding back with
the idea of giving some Lucan-
ite a real substantial Christmas
box. So large was
this week and so
tickets bought for
that the committee
Markers and corn.
A messenger was sent to a
nearby store and came back with
a box of steel washers, but there
was no magic in them, for all
they gave their users were
fingers,
The
split,
Leitch
“Share
split,
the crowd
many extra
the jack-pot
ran out of
dirty
l”
and
each,
was
and
“consolation prize"
Mr. O’Leery
receiving $2.50
the Wealth”
Mr. Denoxnme
of
-on
one
vil-
Street, have
With them go
of all their
Sat-
will
was
Mrs.
The
also
__ _______ __ Mr.
Harvey Hodgins each receiving
$7. The $3 prize went to Char
lie Elson and the $2 prizes to
Bill Finch and Mrs. Deixomnxe.
The following were $1 win
ners: Mrs. Reilly, David Whyte,
Mrs. Wes Atkinson, Bill French,
Flo Chown, Mrs. Eldon Young,
Art Simpson, Margaret McLaugh
lin, George Mercex* and the 50-
cent prizes to Mr. Morgenroth,
Pearl Hodgins and JackMrs.
Ryan.
and Mrs. F. MorgenrothMr.
and family and Rosalie ' Dezort
spent last week in Kitchener,
the guests,, of Mr. and Mrs.
Houston,
Mrs, Bob Campbell (nee Isa
bel Hodgins), who underwent a
very serious operation in
Thomas Hospital a few
ago, is able to be home
Hex’ Lucaxx friends hope
speedy recovery.
Guests at the Hebex*
st.
weeks
again,
for a
Davis
home last Monday were Mr, and
Mrs. Bob Coleman and Mrs.
Aaron Davis, Mrs. Will Dickens
and Mr. and Mrs. Earle Atkin
son. It was a very happy family
gathering.Bill French must have
born under a lucky star.
Mr. Jim McIntosh, who
his leg badly broken some
ago, was most disappointed to
learn his cast would have to re
main on another month.
The Coursey School (S.S. No.
1) held another most successful
euchre last Friday night, there
being nine tables present. It was
really Coursey night, for three
of the four prize winners were
Courseys; (1) Mrs. Tom Cour
sey, (2) Mrs. Delrene Coursey,
(1) Mr. Tom Coursey, (2) Mr.
Onno Jansen.
Under the sponsorship of the
teacher, pupils and parents,
these euchres began withthe
idea of raising sufficient money
to buy curtains for, the Christ
mas concert. All have enjoyed
the get-together and community
spirit so much, that regardless
of the fact the curtains are
bought and paid for, the euchres
will continue after Christmas.
The next one will he held on
January 11 under the sponsor
ship of Mrs. Wilson Hodgins and
Mrs. Mac McNaughton.
had
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