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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-04-10, Page 13Page 13THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 10, 1952 yranton Library Presents Play The Granton Public Library Board sponsored a play "Don’t Keep Him Waiting*”, presented by 12 local young people. Taking part were: Verna Mc­ Comb, Joan Leslie. Barbara Westman, Elizabeth Lambert, Evelyn Hodgson, Marion Thomp­ son, Fred Cook, Brwe Mullin, Ralph Westman. Harold Mills, Cliff Cook and Bill Thompson. Entertaining h e t w e e n acts were Mrs. M. McGrady, Mrs. Beecher Hanson, Bruce Mullen and Harold Mills. Fred Crouch was ceremonies. Mrs. R. was directress of the « Foneral Service Held For Verne Hodgins The Rev. L. C. Harrison of Holy Trinity Church, Lucan, of­ ficiated at the service 'of Verne Hodgins, 58, of Dundas St. Lon­ don, who died in Victoria Hos­ pital. Service was at the Murdy Funeral Home. ■He had been an Ontario Hos­ ital employee. Survivors include his widow, the former Laura (Pet) Johnston, a brother Wil­ liam, of Sarnia, three sister-s, Mrs. Omar (Blanche) Dobbs, of Lucan, Mrs. G, L. (Eleanor) Dixon, London, and Mrs, W. B, (Jennie) Callum, of Sarnia. Pallbearers were Leslie Dixon, Lloyd Hodgins, Chris Klue, Roy Johnson, Glen Hunter and Wil­ liam McCord. Interment was in HeapleV' Cemetery. Mirs. L. D. Stanley At Mrs. ’Crawford’s Nursing Home, Blansliard Township, on Wednesday, April 2, 1952, Annie Maria Bax, St. Marys, wife of the late Leonard D. Stan­ ley, in her ninety-first year. In­ terment was in ’ *ery, Stratford, 4. Mrs, Stanley, riage, taught Brick School”, Lucan. Avondale Cenie- on Friday, April before her mar- in “The Little Peter McPherson, 53, of Arva, had both legs broken when ■by a car driven by Lawrence Robb, also 53, of R.R. No. Ilderton. He was taken to Joseph's Hosital, where his con­ dition is reported as satisfactory. hit A. 2, St. Wool Growers’ Organization WOOL and SHIP COLLECT TO Our Registered Warehouse No. 1 WESTON, ONTARIO Reliable Grading Direct Settlement Strippers may obtain sacks twine without charge from EXETER DISTRICT CO-OP Box 71, Exeter or by writing direct to CANADIAN CO-OPERATIVE WOOL GROWERS LIMITED 217 Bay Street, Toronto, Canada 4-H Club Organized For Middlesex County Organization of Middlesex County’s first 4-H Club is now in progress. They are successors to the Junior Farm Clubs now in operation in Ontario, More than 30 young people met in the Ilderton Community Centre Clubs—potato, calf. A food club will be organ­ ized in April and a beef club set up in conjunction with Med­ way High School. Duncan Fletcher, R.R. 2 Il­ derton, president of the London Township Agricultural Society, which sponsors the clubs, was in charge, assisted by W. T, Abra­ ham, associate agricultural resen tative. W. K. Riddell young people on objects of the which stands for hand and health, in the development balanced adults. Progress along the line may find its reward in a trip to the ■famous 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. to establish three 4-H swine and dairy rep- the and addressed the aims 4-H program head, heart, all important of well- Public School Pupils See Syrup Being Made The pupils of S.S. 3 and 10 London Township accompanied by their teacher Mrs. Norma Gledhill, visited the maple syrup plant on the farm of Mr. Harold Corbett, syrup being made. They saw the collecting of the sap, the boiling down in large sectional vats, the cooling of the syrup, the weighing and putting ■in cans for market. Following the tour, bett treated the pupils to doughnuts and syrup. Lucan’s reeve, to see Mr. Cor- buns, Ellen Sheridan A native of Lucan and resident of London for 28 years, Miss Ellen (Nell) Sheridan, Tuesday at her home, tral Avenue, London. Miss Sheridan was a of the late James Sheridan. She was a member of the parish of St. Peter’s Cathe­ dral, and the League of The Sacred Heart. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Ward, with whom she lived. 77, died 204 Cen- daughter and Ellen Hel en Cameron, 91 Honored By Friends Mrs. Helen Cameron, a time resident of Lucan but now living in Granton with her sis­ ter, Jessie, was the guest of honor at a birthday, party of the Granton W.I., convened by Mrs. George Wilson. Miss Cameron was presented with a corsage by Mrs. K. Gun­ ning at whose home the event took place. She made a reply and told of Granton’s early his­ tory, early tries. how it got its name, its businessmen and indus- Thomas Plaskett Service for Thomas Plaskett, well-known London Township farmer, who Hospital, were Rev. A. H. Lucan Haskett Saturday. Interment was in Birr Anglican Cemetery. Mr. Plaskett was born in England but came'* to this dist­ rict when nine years of age and later* farmed on Concession 13, London Township. He was un- three died in Victoria conducted by the Harrison in the Funeral Home on married. Surviving are brothers and three sisters. 13, en- Cen- with ® Portable Arc Welding • Acetylene Welding • ® Steel Fabrication • • Machine Work • • Grinding • United Church W.A. Mrs. R. Glbdhill, speaking on "Education and Religion”, was the guest speaker at the April W.A. meeting at the United Church parlours Wednesday eve­ ning last week. The president, Mrs. Sheridan, Revington,- .presided. Mrs. Ivau Stanley’s group sponsord the meeting. Mrs. E. Pitt read the scripture lesson. A solo by Mrs. Cliown and hn instrumental by Mrs. Cook were enjoyed by all present as was the social half hour that followedi- IM' Marshall & Murray Machine Shop EXETER ONTARIO ■ Century church shed, Con 13 London Township, which was built in 19 29, was sold to a group in the Bothwell area which plans to add it to another shed to be used as a skating rink. Personal Items Miss Marion Elliott, Con London Township, has been gaged as teacher of S.S. No. 5 Con. 1 West Nissouri, Ebenezer School. Mr. Norman Mitchell, of tralia, spent Wednesday his sister, Mrs. John Blair. Bad roads are making It dif­ ficult for Medway pupils to at­ tend school. Principal A. E. Robinson said Easter exams will not be cancelled • but students unable to attend on any day papers for that day will be re­ scheduled. Dr. J. Orme, Mrs. Orme and granddaughter, Linda Humph­ reys, who have been holidaying in Florida are visiting with Mrs. Orme and Murray before going to their own home in Toronto. Pinafore Fills Lucan Arena A crowd filled the Lucan Community Centre auditorium Saturday night when the Hur- onia Male Chorus presented the H.M.S. Pinafore. The Clande- boye United Church W.A., who sponsored the operetta, are to be congratulated in bringing such a delightful and worth-while pro­ gram to the Lucan community. After the operetta, coffee, sand­ wiches and doughnuts were served. Miss Beth Hodgins spent the week-end in London, the guest’ of Mrs. Copeman. Mrs. B. Stanley, who has been in the hospital since her acci­ dent last October, got the. cast off her leg this past week and a good medical report, many friends hope she will soon be back to Another the Lucan Miss Beth jured her bad leg again. Mr. and Mrs. Lome of St. Thomas visited with Mr. and day see and better. Her her home in Lucan, accident occurred at Arena. Last Hodgins fell Sunday and in­ McFalls Mrs. Bob Coleman last Sun- and all drove to Exeter to Mrs. Coates and Mrs. Davis found both sisters •much X FIXTURES — MOTORS APPLIANCES, ETC Garfield Thomson ■ Phone 232-M just recovered of flu and was where she fell Barley Contracts We are arranging another unloading unit in order to give greater service than ever, for delivery of grain in harvest season. Ask about our contract for Fertlizer for Malting Barley Contracts. Scott's Elevator , Phone 63 Lucan or Write Box 156or CLANDEBOYE Mr. Gordon Cunningham met with an accident last week when he was thrown from the tractor. He suffered some broken ribs and severe shaking up. Mrs. Ed Flynn is convalescing at the home of her sister, Mrs. David, London, after undergoing an operation on her hand in Vic­ toria Hospital. Susie Murless from a bad case back to school and took .a chip off the elbow bone, so now has her arm in a sling. We hope she will soon be well again. Mr. Herman Lanford returned home on Saturday, He spent many weeks in Victoria Hospital followiiig a leg injury. Mr. and Mrs. Omar Cunning­ ham attended the funeral in London on Friday of late Mr. Charles McNaughton. Interment took place in Medway Cemetery. Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Paton en­ tertained Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Riehl, Veneta and Bobby Riehl, Mr, and Mrs. Lome Wick of Stratford, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Logan and Myrna of Thorndale to supper on Saturday,, The oc­ casion was thirteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs, Riehl. > Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Williams had as their guests on Sunday the former's brother, Mr, Jiiek Williams, ahd.Mrs. Williams and Debbie of Sdrnia, also Mr, and 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’, w heels, all sizes, all kinds. Used tires. Eye beams and all beams; flat iron, steel, all sizes and nesses, WE Buy New and used feathers and feather ticks, scrap iron — top prices paid. Other plates, tliick- master ol S. Hardie play. Mrs. DOES A TRIPLE been been rheu- talk. enjoyed her humorous ac- of her Ottawa experiences attending the meeting ol Ivan were Lon- diocesan in G ode- meeting, postpone book till next meeting will be held home of Mrs. H. Tilbury Hovey, Mrs. Mrs. J. Dlc- Barker and read the scripture Offering and Hospitality St. Patrick’s home of Mrs. while concinruMB has been visiting Fertilize Your crops with NATIONAL well-cured, properly-blended FERTILIZER FINE FEED MIX■ Mh Kn BfiF Mil ■ Jfw Mrs. Karl Paton called on Sunday THIS NEW FEATURE This lid has a special, resilient sealing device qrourid its inside moisture and flavour. Bishop Confirms Saintsbury People A confirmation service held in St. Paul’s Church, Kirk­ ton, on Monday, March 24, when Bishop Luxton of London con­ firmed 12 candidates from St. Paul’s Kirkton, St. T h o m a s’, Granton, and St. Patrick’s, Saintsbury. The candidates from St. Patrick’s were kins, Mrs, Jim Alexia Davis. Guild Plans Play The Guild of Church met at the H. Carroll on Wednesday with 15 ladies present. The roll call was answered by each member giving quilt blocks. In the ab­ sence of Mrs. C. Davis, who is ill, the meeting was in charge of Mrs. H. Davis, Mrs. M. Grif­ fins read the scripture lesson. A letter of appreciation was read from the Sick Children’s Hospital, London, for a check that was donated by this organ­ ization, It was decided to see about having ’a play some time during Easter holidays. The members pieced quilt blocks .and two of the ladies cut them out. The meeting was closed with prayer by our rec­ tor. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll assist­ ed by Mrs. D. Maguire and Mrs. R. Greenlee served lunch. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. J. Dickins were dinner guests at the home of Mr, and Mrs. O. Squires of near Centralia on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Mullins of London (Doris Hodgins) en­ tertained on Sunday in honor of her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Hodgins, of Lucan. The table was tastefully decorated and centred with the traditional wed­ ding cake. Eighteen guests sat down to dinner. Those present from this locality were Mr. and Mrs, C. Abbott and Roxena, Mr. A. Abbott and Miss M. McIntyre, Mr. and Mrs. J. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carroll and boys, Mrs. F. Davis and Mr. and H. Davis. Mrs. W. J. Davis and and Mr. G. Weinestraum Mr. and Mrs. 0. Dale of Sunday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. M. Gardiner of Thames Road. don were week-end guests with Mr. and Mrs. E. Greenlee. Mr. N. Greenlee of Brinsley was a Sunday evening guest with Mr. and Mrs. R. Greenlee. Miss Almarie Davis spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. Barker. Princess O’Toole, comedy, Parish Church, Word tives in death of Mr. Frank Washburn, of Guelph, on Wednesday. Mr. Washburn was a former resident of this locality. Mrs. W. J. Davis, Mr. Clarence Davis, Mr. and Mrs. M. H, Elston, Mr. Ivan Davis and Mr. and Mrs. H. Davis motored to Guelph to pay their last re­ spects. New President Chairs Lucan Angl ican W.A Mrs. Irene Coursey was hos­ tess for the April meeting of the Anglican Church W.A. with the new president Mrs. Jack Murdy in the chair. Mrs. Henry Hodgins, Mrs. II. Dickens and Mrs. Will Haskett assisted in the prayers. Mrs. J. Thompson lesson and Mrs. T. C. McFarlane led in the Litany. Owing to the date of the an­ nual meeting in Kitchener, it was decided to postpone the May meeting one week. A collection was taken for the Thank Fund. The at the with Mrs P. Hovey, Mrs. J. Murdy and Mrs. J. Hodgins act­ ing as hostesses. A letter from Mrs. I). Ash­ worth, one of the branch’s shut- ins, was read and enjoyed,. Mrs. A. C. Calder, president, now residing rich, was present at the so it was decided to the review of the study the May meeting and ask Mrs. Calder to address the meeting instead. Though taken totally by surprise, Mrs. Calder graciously accepted and gave a most inter­ esting All count while the Dominion Executive Board. She then spoke of her W.A. work as diocesan president a»d of the great importance of prayer. The Lucan branch lost a wonderful helper when Mrs. Calder moved to Goderich so it was a delightful surprise treat to have her back for April meeting. She thanked members for kindness shown Calder and herself Lucan and extended an invita­ tion for the branch, as a body, to visit her in her new home. A vote of thanks, was extended to the hostess and her assistants Mrs. Janies Hodgins and Miss Lina Abbott. SEAL rim. This “Seal-Tite" lid keeps the tobacco fresh, by forming an airtight seal which retains natural a three-act will be presented in the Hall of St. Patrick’s Saintsbury, on April 17. was received by rela- this community of the BIDDULPH SECOND LINE Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hodgins of Ilderton visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Elston and attended the operetta in Exeter. Several from the community attended the play presented in the basement of Centralia Church on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Fred Davis, Mrs. M. H. Elston, David and Sheila Jane were visitors on Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Murdie Colbert of Il­ derton. Mr. Lome Weiberg has stricken with a form or matism. Several wild ducks have ___ seen enjoying the many ponds of water in the locality. Mrs. W. J. Dobbs and Mr. D. E. Hicks spent Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. M. Elston. Mrs, Gordon Empey, of Hudson Bay, who Sarnia, Mr. and Glanworth the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Paton and later were dinner guests of Mrs. Gordon Banting in Lucan. Alan Elson and Caryle Carter have taken *a job with a con­ tractor in London, The community offers sym­ pathy to Mr. Mac McNaughton whose brother, Charles H. 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