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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-01-31, Page 11THE TIMES-ADVOCATE. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 31, 1952 I Lucan And District News the well in sponsored the meeting. H. W. Whyte. of the Lon- stressed the being ch air­ Lucan, on be- Board-; once if held in the church Wednesday evening, After a bountiful January meeting of the United and Mrs. Heber Davis Friday with Mr, and Mrs. Mon- • H. of Church parlors discussion insur- projec- of the depict- at the last Mrs. Carman Gowan Wilbert Park, H. B. Revington. When rheumatic pain gets you down, here’s the quick way to get relief. Rub in soothing Minard’s Liniment. Is it good ? Just try it, you’ll see! Personal Items Mr. Gordon McMelian and son Douglas called on Mrs. T. C. McFarlane on Sunday on their way home from Goderich to Tor­ onto. Mrs. H. S. Stahley and Miss Mary Stanley were guests of the Rev. J. Armstrong and Mrs. Armstrong of Ke r wo o d last week-end. Among the ten Grade 12 and 13 pupils sent out from Medway School this week to try their hand at teaching was Marie Lewis, who came to Lucan and had charge of Miss Gowlett’s Grade 3 and 4 pupils for a day. Even the horses are bringing fame to Lucan. Recently Sheri­ dan Bevington’s Money - maker "brought home the bacon”. This week at Dufferin Park, Toronto, the fifth and secondary feature was won by D. C. Major, owned by Roy Ilodgins, Lucan, and -driven by Joe Hodgins. On Friday night seven tables of euchre No. 1, School, and Tom prizes and and Donald prizes. The February 8 with Mrs. Tom Cour­ sey and Mrs. Charlie Grose as sponsors. Come out and enjoy the community spirit. Mrs. Cap Howard, who has been ill for some time, was tak­ en. to St. Joseph’s Hospital on Thursday. Her many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Miss Deirdre Chisholm has been accepted in the navy and leaves for Cornwallis February 3 where she will attend the Radio and Communication School. 'The Rev. L. C. Harrison, after a prolonged illness, was able to take the service in Holy Trinity Church on Sunday, January 27. There was a splendid attendance in both church and Sunday School to welcome Mr. Harrison back. Elders elected at the annual meeting of Brown’s Church were John Brown, and Douglas Muir. Stewards are J. Hawksworth and Glen Palmer, Harry Arthur is church treasurer. The Rev. R. T. Burgess is pastor. were played in S.S. Biddulph—the Coursey Mrs. Harvey Hodgins Coursey won first Mrs. Evan Ilodgins O’Neil won second next game will be Portable Arc Welding Acetylene Welding Steel Fabrication Machine Work Grinding Lucan United Church Appoints Officers The annual congregational meeting of the Lucan United Church was parlours on January 23. pot-luck supper, provided by the Women’s Association, a business session was held with the Rev. E. M. Cook acting as chairman •and Mr. R. E. Murray as sec­ retary. Reports from all branches of the church were read and adopt­ ed. All were most encouraging, showing the church had had a splendid financial year. The officers appointed for 19 52 were;. Elders G. H, Paul, Clifford Culbert, Wilbert Stanley, Ivan Hearn, Robert Murray, Don Revington. John Park, J. Alex Young, Clar­ ence Lewis. Stewards Wes Revington, Stewart Park, C. G. Lewis, Ivan Stanley, W. Erie Haskett, H. W. Whyte, J. Alex Young, T. S. Hill, H. B. Langford, Gordon Banting, Mur­ ray Hodgins, Clarence Stanley. Ushers Fred Revington, Don Reving­ ton, Ivan Hearn, Ross Mc­ Roberts, Don Abbott, Lyle Rev­ ington, David Park, Robert Mur­ ray, George Stanley, Robert Lewis. Trustees John S. Park, W. Erie . Has­ kett, Myron Culbert, Wilbert Stanley, Stewart Langford, Wesley Auditors J. H. Cantelon, Church Secretary Robert Murray. Missionary and Maintenance treasurer, Mrs. S. C. Chown. Mrs. Lynne was the guest of Mrs. A. Sceli on Thursday last. At the Lions Club’s business meeting this week plans were made for a canvass for funds for the Red Cross. Mrs. Jack Dixon of London called on Mrs. Isabel Underwood on Thursday. Elder For 60 Years Archie McPherson ended 60 years as an elder of Ilderton United Church by submitting his resignation to the annual meet­ ing. He was appointed an honor­ ary elder in recognition of^ his long service. " 1 the meeting Ernest Hord, T. E. Scarborough. Stewards are Beverly Taylor and Stewart Calvert. The minister is the Rev. D. A. Cowan. Elders named at Were T. J. Walls, Of Marshall & Murray Machine Shop Exeter CLANDEBOYE School Convention The thirtieth annual conven­ tion of Middlesex schdol trustees and rate payers was held at Med­ way School, Arva. Mr. Gordon L. Duffin, tant superintendent of tary education for the spoke at the convention -urday. A former native dlesex County, he said folks have a longstanding fear of consolidation, They hate to say goodbye to "the little red schoolhouse” of their childhood. But it must graded school tion system progress. The assis- elemen- province on Sat- of Mid- , rural Natural Ice Ready In Lucan Arena Though artificial ice cannot be procured in time, yet the Arena is being flooded and hockey fans have their fingers crossed that the weatherman will send some zero weather before the game Thurs­ day night. Mr. Hugh Toohey was the first person to skate ovei’ the pipes—and no one deserved the honor more. There are still a few available reserved seats so see the secretary of the Control Mr. Murray Hodgins, at you wish a seat. Birr Home And School Sees Local Film A large crowd attended the January meeting of the Birr Home and School Association. Wilbert Stanley, county tionist, was Tn charge films. The Ilderton film ing the schools parade Fail­ interest to Ilderton Centennial fall was of particular all present. Ivan Stanley led a on the proposed accident school children, which in the trustees take action. The Chester McCombs, the ance for resulted asked to man was president. Mrs, Lloyd Bissell and her committee had charge of the refreshments. RHEUMATIC PAIN? Exeter Salvage Co. Phone 423 FOB 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 itldcknesses; wheels, all 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. ............-.....................—— Mr. Barry Wenger (editor of The Wingham Advance - Times) and Mrs. Wenger called on Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Hodgins on Wed­ nesday. Lloyd Mardlin and Melville Dann were named elders of Wes­ ley United Church at the annual meeting. Trustees are C. L. Mc­ Roberts, Omar Burnett and L. Mardlin. Mrs. T. Dickenson was appointed Sunday School super­ intendent. Minister is the Rev. G. give way to the if the rural educa- of Ontario is to graded school at­ tracts teachers with fications. Mr. L. B. Hyde don Normal School need for religious instruction in schools. Basic lessons of Chris­ tianity, tolerance, a proper sense of values and reverence may all be learned and learned the classroom. Mr. John McLean of welcomed the delegation half of the Medway High School Board. The Rev. H. H. TUish of Unit­ ed Church, Arva, conducted the devotional exercises. David Henry of Clandeboye was elected a director. McGillivray School Area The inaugural meeting of the McGillivray Township school area was held on Tuesday in the town­ ship hall at West McGillivray. Trustees are Messrs Peter Doyle, David Henry, Norman Mollard, Bryden Taylor and Cal­ vert Nichol. Mr. Norman Mollard was elect­ ed chairman of the School Board for the third time in five years. Mr. Calvert Nichol was elected vice-chairman and Neil McRann, secretary-treasurer. The board meet the third Tuesday of each month. The Rev. L. C. Harrison, rec­ tor, was able to take the service and bible class at St. James Church on Sunday. The congre­ gation Were pleased for his re­ covery after his fourteen weeks absence. The flowers at the altar were given by Mrs. H. Murless in memory of her brother who was killed in the war on January 27, 1918. We are pleased to welcome to the village Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morgan who purchased the house of Mr. Harold Cunningham. Group one of the Clandeboye Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Ernie Lewis. It was. decided on Saturday night, Feb­ ruary 2, to euchre party Centre. Mr. Moore tained with Tuesday Mr. Mr. Mr. and ton W.M.S. The W.M.S. was held in the church on Thursday afternoon. The Eve­ ning Auxiliary had charge of the program. Mrs. Dave Park took the Study Book and Mrs. Cook sang. A temperance talk taken by Miss Gertrude White was ac­ companied by solos by Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Skelton. Mrs. Banting’s group Arthur H. Westman In Victoria Hospital on ] day, January 21, Arthur Westman, husband of the late Janey A. Brooks and deal’ fa­ ther of (Verna), Windsor, Emerson, De­ troit, Norman, Castle Pt., New York, Clare B., Granton, died in his seventy-ninth year. He rest­ ed at the Haskett Funeral Home till Wednesday. Interment was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Lon­ don. ■H EARLY HATCHED CHICKS WILL PAY BEST - can Last season, June to November egg production was the most profitable. Start your 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 our own breeding stock, kept under the best possible conditions. The moot popular and profitable pure breds and crosses are supplied for egg or meat production, or as dual-purpose stock TWO PURE BREEDS AND SEVEN CROSSES TO CHOOSE FROM IFHte today for details and price list. SPRUCELEIGH FARM POULTRY PRODUCTS LIMITED BOX 128 T BRANTFORD, ONT Rev. E. Raymer. Mel- and BIDDULPH SECOND LINE Mr. Homer Buswell and ville had supper with Mr. Mrs, Cecil Skinner on Wednes­ day evening, it being Mr. Bus­ well’s and Mr. Skinner’s birth­ day. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Fletcher and family spent Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Blair. Mr. and Mrs. Rhiny Heckman and family were guests with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Atkinson on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Heber Davis, Al- marie and Alexia and also Mrs. Fred Davis were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Elston on Wednesday evening. Mr. Ernie Hicks and Mrs. Priscilla Mack spent Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. Blair. Mr had as their guests parents, Skinner. Mrs. JPriscilla Mack evening for supper. Mr. and Mrs. Jack tained the her husband. and Mrs. John McAllister the latter’s Mrs. Cecil Hicks and on Friday Mr Mr and Ernie Blah* enter­ bister and and Mrs. Hed­ ley and son, Davey, of London . *■ and Mrs. Humphrey Ar- and Garry of Anderson and latter’s Mr on Sunday. Mr. thur spent Thursday with Mr Mrs. M. II. Ellston. On Thursday evening Mr; and Allan Elston held a the young at which celebrated Mrs. party for a number of people of the John McAllister his birthday. Mile, also card hold a progressive at Lucan Memorial and and and Mr. Mrs. from the Cunningham enter- a fowl dinner on evening. Guests were Mrs. Maurice Simpson, Mrs. Mac McNaughton, Mrs. Aimer Hendrie and Mrs. Wes Reving- of Lucan. We are pleased to report W. McGowan is improving an attack of pleurisy. Group number two of Clandeboye Women’s Institute met on Thursday evening at the home of the president, Mrs. Murray Thompson. It was decid­ ed to have a ham supper at the Lucan ruary Mr. Paton School Ratepayers thirtieth annual con­ vention on Saturday at Medway High School, Arva. Mr. and Mrs. H. Murless en­ tertained the Euchre Club on Friday evening. Winners were: Ladies high, Mrs. Ernie Lewis; gents, Mr. Ernie Lewis. The trio Mr. Jack Harrison, Mr. Ernie Lewis and Mrs. Murless played and sang many old tunes on the harmonica. Community singing was enjoyed and as it was Bob­ bie Burns Night, concluded with Auld Lang Syne. Misses Joan and Susy Murless sent the week-end with Sgt. and Mrs. Max Bloye of Cntralia. Mr. and Mrs. T. Collins are improving from an attack of flu. Mr. Roy Dennis of Lucan spent last week with Mr. and, Mrs. L. Raycraft. .Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Logan and Myrna of Thorndale spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Patou. Mr. Maurice Simpson is mak­ ing alterations to the building used as a store while he is build­ ing the new store. He is making it for a dwelling. Ahother new addition in the village. Memorial Centre on Feb- 12. * Jack Harrison and J. H. from, Clandeboye Public attended the Trustee and Mr, Victor Coursey and family, Mr. Tom Coursey and family and Mr. and Mrs, Clarke Taylor and family had ft. family gathering with their mother, Mrs. George Coursey, at Courtwrlght on Sun­ day, January 27. Mr. spent Bob Coleman. The following committee will be In charge of Teentown on Friday night, February 1—Joyce Morgenroth, Rosalie Dezort, Joan McLean, Jean Smibert, Yvonne Young, George Gallager, Gordon Smibert, Clarence Appleton and Clayton Thompson. This commit­ tee has something unique planned. The C.G.l.T. held their regu­ lar meeting on Tuesday evening in the Sunday School room. The sing-song was led by the leader, Mrs. Charles Corbett. The presi­ dent, Shirley Cochrane, was in charge of the meeting. Miss Pat Gowlett, the leader, led in the worship service. Mrs. Corbett read the second story from the study book conducted a quiz. Bingo News Wednesday night saw another good crowd in the Lucan Opera House but still no luck in win­ ning sey the Mrs. split The game was Mrs. ning her Wealth", three bingos and little Victor Neil winning another bingo after winning two last week. The other winners were Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Roy Mrs. Mrs. alie Mrs. Harrigan, $3; and Emerson Wal- the jackpot. Norman Cour- and Roy Schenk split for $5 consolation prize while Scroeder and Mrs. J. Horne the $S "Share the Wealth", highlights of Wednesday’s Schroeder win- second "Share the Mr. Cantelon winning Stanley, Mrs. Lamphier, O’Shea, Harvey Hodgins, Harrigan, Lina Abbott, Ros- Dezort, 2; Mary Lamphier, George I-Iodgins, $2; Mrs. ^CANADIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC— ■ if:'1 V c QM * any Lt^iiEfFir r SERVE CANADA At Home and Overseas I Modern inventions have not taken away from the Infantry its all-important part in victory. Again and again, in the battles of 1939-45 and in Korea, Infantry has proved itself — “Queen of Battles”. 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