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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-01-17, Page 11toe; times-advocate, otter, Ontario, Thursday morning, January w EARLY HATCHED CHICKS WILL PAY BEST - Lucan And District News can Last season, June to November egg production was the most profitable. Start yotir flock as soon as you Order now from Spruceleigh who have been line-breeding with great success for the past thirty years. All Spruceleigh chicks are hatched on our own farm from pur own breeding stock, kept under the best possible conditions. The most popular and profitable pure bred? and crosses are supplied for egg pr meat production, or as dual-purpose stock TWO PURE BREEDS AND SEVEN CROSSES TO CHOOSE FROM Write today for details and price list. SPRUCELEIGH FARM POULTRY PRODUCTS LIMITED BOX .188 T BRANTFORD, ONT Portable Arc welding Acetylene Welding Steel Fabrication Machine Work Grinding Surprise Party Marks 35 Years A delightful surprise party was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Harold Hardy January 3 to celebrate the thirty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hardy. The evening was spent in the playing of whist during Hardy, words h u m o Hardys’ . ence Hardy, presented the "bride and groom’’ with a beautiful china dinner set and a crystal bowl on behalf of the family. A delicious supper was served by the ladies of the family. Mr. and Mrs. Hardy were married in St, John's Church, London Town­ ship, by the Ven. Archdeacon Richardson 35 years ago. euchre and court which Mr. Clarence a few well chosen the reading of a 'About the Clar- with and r o u s poem. written by Mrs. Now Masonic Posts Granton Masonic Lodge in­ stallation of officers was con­ ducted by Robert Rainey, result­ ing as follows. I.P.M., Joseph Bryan; W.M., Ronald Squire; S.W., Douglas Tuttle; | ■■ George Wilson; chaplain, Westman; treasurer, A. J. worthy; secretary, Robert ey; S.D., Gordon Dann; ....... William Munro; director of cere­ monies, Austin Hobbs; S.S., Bruce Trant; J.S., William Rodd; I.G., Jerse Elston; Clatworthy. J.W., Clare Clat- Rain- J.D., S.S. O.G.,Ross Horticultural Officers At the annual meeting of Ilderton Horticultural Soci Marshall & Murray Machine Shop Exeter Lucan Senior W.l. Plan Year’s Project The January meeting of Sr. W.l. was held in the Com­ munity Centre Thursday after­ noon, January 10, with the president, Mrs. Scott, "in the chair. During the business part of the meeting members decided to contribute $10 towards the Tractor Fund, to enter the quilt contest, and to have a Rexair demonstration at the February meeting. The motto was taken by Mrs. Frank Hardy, who gave a splen­ did paper. This was followed by a sing-song and currents events by Mrs. Murray Hodgins. Miss Vari, the school nurse for this district, then gave a talk on her work, emphasizing how parents and teachers could assist in the improving of child health. The lunch convener, Mrs. Was- group which social tlie the . e t y held in the Community Memorial Hall January 7, the following of­ ficers were elected: Director, one year: Fred Kennedy, Mrs. R. Carter, Mrs. J. Watson, Mrs. A. Scott, Mrs. George Robson. Directors, two years: Mrs. Charles Little, Mrs. E. McGrath, W. Pike, Mrs. Roy Bloomfield, Mrs. Cecil Walls. Advisory board: Alex Scott, S. R. Prebble, A. C. Hutchinson, Mrs. D. A. Carmichael, Fred McAudless, Clair Hall. George Graves, the president, was chairman and Mrs. W. Hen­ derson gave the secretary-treas­ urer’s report. Special projects of the past year were reviewed—Flowei’ Show display at Ilderton Fair and prizes to six local public schools which completed school beautification contest. Mrs. ... the letters start. Then many readers of THE CHRIS­ TIAN SCIENCE ‘ MONITOR tell the Editor how much they enjoy this daily world-wide, newspaper, with such com­ ments as: “The Monitor is the most carefully edited news­ paper in the U. S. . . "‘Valuable aid in teach­ ing , . ” "News that is complete and fair . ...” “The Monitor surely is a reader's necessity . . .” You, too, will find the Monitor informative, with complete world news ... and as neces­ sary as your HOME TOWN paper. Use this coupon for a. Special Introductory subscription — 3 MONTHS FOR ONLY $3. nidge, assisted by her served a sumptuous lunch was followed by the usual half hour. A $10 contribution was towards the purchase of a trac­ tor for a certain village in Northern Greece. All branches of the Federated Women’s Insti­ tutes of Ontario are helping in this worthy .project. Already $6,- 800 have been contributed and more being added daily, "Mrs. Purcell, the president, announced. In an address by Dr. Lotta Hitsch-manova, he said this par­ ticular village had been left vir­ tually manless and levelled by the war and the brave Greek women had one desire above all others—to have a tractor. It is only fitting the women of On­ tario should lend a hand in see­ ing this desire in granted. made Wrox Tho Christian Science Monitor One, Norway St., Boston IS, Mass., U. S. A. Please send me an introductory subscrip­ tion to The Christian Science Monitor— 76 Issues. I enclose $3.»" (addrcit) (name) 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 Lucan Anglican WA Hear Mission Reports The January meeting of the Anglican W.A. was held in the Parish Hall on Wednesday after­ noon, January 9. Since no presi­ dent has been elected, Mrs. Cor­ bett most kindly took the chair. She was assisted in the devotion by Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Under­ wood. Mrs. McFarlane took the Litany and Miss Lina Abbott the Scripture reading. The treas­ urer’s annual report showed an encouraging increase. Fees were paid for 1952 after which Mrs. Corbett read a long interesting letter from Miss Lil- lias Powell, describing her work in the New Life Sanatorium, Obusemura, Naganoken, Japan. Mrs. Jack Murdy then read an­ other most interesting letter from the Rev. D. S. Pitts telling happy events in St. Paul’s Angli­ can Indian School at Cardston, Alta. Until such time as a president can be secured, members decided to try out a Day’’ scheme, meeting will Hovey’s with president for "President for a The February be held at Mrs. Mrs. Hovey that meeting. as Lu- Robertson's IPhone 50 Exeter .Miss Mabel Dezort of the can phone office has been trans­ ferred to Ingersoll. Her Lucan friends wish her good luck in her new position. ipleasant time home of Mr. McAllister on BIDOULPH SECOND Social Evening A happy anfl was spent at the and Mrs. John Friday evening. The first gather­ ing was held this winter among the neighbours. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Coates, Allan and Melville Buswell, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Elston, Mr. and Mrs. J ack * Blair, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Blair, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Atkinson and Mr. and Mrs. Or­ ville Langford. At the close of the evening the host and hostess served a delicious lunch. Mr, and Mrs. Gerald Godbolt and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Elston. •We hope that Mrs. Cecil Skin­ ner, who is undei’ the doctor’s care, will soon be fully re­ covered. Mr, Gordon Atkinson of Lon­ don spent mother and Atkinson. Mr. and son and family spent Saturday evening with the latter’s bro­ ther, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Eagleson of Greenway. Mrs. M. H. Elston served afternoon tea on Thursday after­ noon to a few of her immediate neighbour ladies. Some of our young people are enjoying skating these days. line; Clandeboye U. C, Hear Reports The Clandeboye United Church held theii- congregational meet­ ing on Thursday evening with the Rev. E. M. Cook presiding. The S.S. report showed a very encouraging year with increased attendance and collections. One of the two projects be­ sides the regular gift to the Mis­ sionary and Maintenance fund was money sent to heal an Afri­ can leper, garden seeds rica. Mr. Alex Mr. Kermit Supt. Mr. Geo, Simpson is assis­tant. Miss Audrey Tindall is secretary-treasurer and Miss Jan­ et Scott assistant organist. The W.A. reported that they raised $468.00 and spent 381.00. Mrs. Mac McNaughton dent and Mrs. Arthur treasurer. The WMS sent ing and $80.00 treasurer. They members in their Collins is president and Miss A. Northgrave, treasurer. Mr, Kermit Thompson report­ ed the church treasury has a surplus of $174.00 over last year. He wras re-appointed treasurer for 1952. Mrs. McNaughton and Arthur Simpson were appointed to the session for a three year term. Other members are Russell Schroeder, Ward Hodgins, Wil­ mer Scott and Lloyd Lynn. Mrs. of the Rupert The ected. Chairman is Mac McNaugh­ ton; members are George Simp­ son, Arthur Hodgins, William Wilson, Kermit Thompson and Rea Neil, secretary. Mrs. Kermit Thompson is the pianist and Mrs. Russell Schroe­ der, assistant. Mrs. C. Elson is caretaker. The Lucan and Clandeboye of­ ficial board increased their mini­ sters salary by $300.00 for 1952. After the meeting the ladies served lunch. On Sunday, January 6, the Supt., Kermit Thompson, on be­ half of the Sunday School, pre­ sented Bob Tindall, Allan Tin­ dall, Dorothy Lynn, June Lynn, Sharon Blake. Donna Blake and Jeanette Blake each with a Bible for best attendance at the United , Church Sunday School. Junior Girls On Thursday evening the ior girls and their leaders at Mrs. Murray Lewis'. It decided to name the group Clandeboye Lonely girls have their finished and Achievement Day on Saturday, January 19, at Medway School when they will take part in a skit and demonstration. Mrs. Wilmer Scott ^as for the WMS and WA United Church. Mrs. T. president of WMS Scripture was read by Miss Aggie Northgrave. An invitation from the W.A. Church to attend in January. Mrs. poem, "Recipe For New Year”. The Rev. Cook closed the meet­ ing with prayer. Mrs. McNaughton presided for the W.A. meeting. Mrs. Arthur Hodgins gave a report of the Sunshine Committee and boxes were given at Christmas to Mrs. Meads, London, Mr. Brooks, Mr. George Young, Lucan, Mrs. Aus­ tin Bice, Miss Minnie Lynn and Miss Bice. After the meeting the hostess served refreshments to eight members and three visitors. Correction In last week’s report of prizes of St. James S.S., it should have read as follows: A Bible was won by Clare Paton, for perfect at­ tendance, from Mrs. H. Murless. , Marlene Harrison, best atten- H. i dance, a Bible from Mrs. A. Hen- drie. Tommy Tomes was award­ ed the hymn book from Mrs. Fred Simpson and Anna Jean Lanford the book from Miss V. Cun nigh am. and a collection of to be sent to Af- Mclntosh replaces Thompson as S.S.Sunday with his Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mrs. Charles Atkin- the been past Personal Items Mr. Murray Hodgins has on the sick list for the week. "Money Maker’’, owned by Sheridan Revington of Lucan and driven by Gordon Kitchen, shared honours with "Bradford’s Peter Jr.’’, owned by W. J. Gil­ lespie of Toronto, at the Toronto Dufferin Park trotting races on Monday, January 7’. Congratula­ tions, Sheridan! Mr. Wilbei’ Luker and Messrs. ■George and Bill Hodgins of Lon­ don were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. James Hodgins on Tuesday last. We are sorry to report Mrs. Cap Howard The Rev. Mrs. Elson visitors with Coleman. Mr. and Mrs. and family have "Martin House”, employed at the Mr. and Mrs. A. Hedden have been laid up with heavy colds. Mrs. John Blair of Lucan and her two brothers, Mr. Norman Mitchell of Centralia and Mr. Albert Mitchell of Exeter, at-' tended the golden wedding of their sister, Mrs. Will Webster, of Uxbridge on Tuesday, January 8. Miss Verna Banting of London spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Banting. In spite and Arctic the Lucan tinue. Old-timers recognize the front with its new modernistic facing which is be­ ing put on this week. ~ roof there now extends the heavens a massive ial which seems to Lucan’s water tank. Mr. Howard Cranston, has been on the sick list, been granted two jnonth’s leave of absence from Medway School. His many friends trust he will soon be restored to health again. Mrs. Jas. Stanley entertained her family to a fowl dinner on Wednesday evening, January 9. Many people have family dinners but few folk when they are near­ ly 94 years of" age. Mrs. Stanley is wonderfully well and none the worse aftei* her dinner party. The joint "Week of Prayer” service for Birr and Ilderton churches was held in the Ilder­ ton Anglican Church on Monday night. The Rev. A. H. Harrison was in charge. Scripture passages were read by the Rev. W. Pike, retired piinister. "Worship —the Need of the World” was the theme of the address given by the Rev. D. A. Cowan, Unit­ ed Church ministar. is on the sick list. Mervyn Elson and were New Years Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lorne Genttner moved into the Mr. Genttner is Scott Elevator. of blustering snow cold, renovations on Central Hotel con- would never From the high into aer- with T.V. vie who has is presi- Simpson, of cloth-a bale to the branch have five life branch. Mrs. T. George Simpson is leader family night with Mrs. Williams, treasurer.. Stewart Board was re-el- j un­ met was the The are Lassies. book corners planning for hostess of the Collins, presided. was received of St. James their meeting Collins gave a To Elect Warden Election of a warden to suc­ ceed Hugh McEachren will be the principal business of the in­ augural meeting of the Middle­ sex County Council beginning January 15. Among the eight councillors with hats in the ring will be Harold Corbett, Lucan’s popular reeve. Explorers Elect Officers At the regular Expedition of the Lucan Explorers Monday, January 7, the following officers were elected for the next three- month period: Chief Explorer, Joan Taylor ; Recorder, Ann Revington; Keeper of the Treas­ ure, Laverne George; pianist, Anne Marie Murdy. Counsellor Joan took the next chapter in the Explorers Joan Marie Murdy Recreation and by Counsellor Iva. The Expedi­ tion-closed with the Explorer Prayer and Taps. Study Book and Taylor and Anne led in worship, singing were led The Memorial Centre Enter­ tainment Committee held a eu­ chre hnd dance in the auditorium on Wednesday evening, January 9. Players from 15 tables can’t be wrong in saying it was a de­ lightful evening. The prizes for high score went to Mrs. T. Wat­ son and Mr. Aljoe Culbert while in a draw for lone hands prize Mrs. John Park was the winner. Deaths Charlotte Bice Charlotte Bice, 83, passed away at her home in McGilli­ vray Wednesday, January 9. She was the daughter of the 1 ate Lorren and Caroline Bice. Sur­ viving are a sister, Amanda, and a brother, Ivor, both of McGilli­ vray. She rested at the Murdy funeral home here until service Friday. Interment was in Nurs­ ery Cemetery, McGillivray. Ann Eliza Langford Ann Eliza Needham, beloved wife of the late Albert G. Langford and dear mother of Millie Langford, died at home in Granton Monday, January 7. She was in her ninetieth year. Private service was held at her late residence on Wednesday, January 9, and interment was in Silvam Cemetetry. Margaret O’Meara Miss Margaret O’Meara, 86, who * died in St. Mary’s Hospital, London, on Tuesday, January 8, was born in Usborne Township. She was one of the oldest mem­ bers of St. Patrick’s Church, Blddulph. Surviving are one bro­ ther, Michael, Winnipeg, and two nieces, Mother Mercedes,'““Brescia Hall, London, and Sister M. Re­ gina, St. Joseph’s, Windsor. She rested at the Haskett fun­ eral home until Friday and then to St. Patrick’s Church, where requiem high mass was sung by Father J. A. Mackesy. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. You Get Both/ in a Case Spreader/ ★ LOW HIP-LEVEL LOADING • ★ AUTOMATIC SELF-HOISTING HITCH Exeter Farm Equipment PHONE 508 EXETER FIRE! . . . has been our misfortune. However, we are still in business—meeting all obligations and trying to give our customers the best service we can under present conditions. 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