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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-08-28, Page 11Lottie Lee Mollard Diistrict Resident, Dies Mrs. Lottie Lee Mollard passed away in St. Mary’s Hospital, Lon­ don, Monday, August 18. 1952. She rested, at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lu can, till 6 p.m. Tuesday then was taken by C.P.R. to Balmoral, Manitoba for interment. Mrs. Mollard was the daugh­ ter of the late George and Jane Sherritt, She was born in Blyth, Ontario, In 1903 she married William James Mollard and moved to Balmoral Manitoba. After her return to Ontario eight years ago, she made her home with her sister, Mrs. Millie Haskett, con. 14, Biddulph. Last February, while visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ione Tatlow, of London (formerly of Lucan), she took sick, She was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital where she passed away last Monday. She is survived by two daugh­ ters, Mrs. Ione Tatlow, of Lon­ don, Mrs. Guy Helgason, of Kell- wood, Manitoba and son James Dufferin Mollard, of Balmoral, Manitoba, and two sisters, Mrs, Lila Neil, of Ailsa Craig and Mrs. Millie Haskett, Lucan, and one brother, Cliff Sherritt, of Grand Bend. and Mrs. Stewart Saturday with Mrs. THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 28, 1952 Page 11 Sceli Wil- Mr. spent liain Sceli. While here they re­ ceived a phone message to say their son Claire, a polio patient, had been brought home from the hospital, Claire’s Lucan friends extend congratulations recovery. TRAVEL RELAXED AND carefree: EXHIBITION AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 6 F/ARE AND one HIALF FOR THE Achievement Day At Lucan Centre Girl’s garden clubs from Clandeboye, Edgewood, Biver­ view, Ilderton and Keyser met at the Lucan Memorial Centre auditorium for Achievement Day and the first three groups were chosen to represent Middlesex county at Western Fair. All members will take part in the Middlesex Junior Fair in Strath­ roy September 5. The forenoon was spent in registration, placing of exhibits which extended the full length of both sides of the auditorium and across the front of the room. A wonderful display of vegetables, flowers, canned goods, posters and books was arranged by 10 a.m. after which judging took place, followed by a garden quiz and discussions. Miss Agnes Turnbull, in charge of the meeting, was assisted by Miss Jean Scott, field consultant to the W.I. home economists, Miss Jean Steckle, home econo­ mist for Bruce and Huron and W. T. Abraham, assistant agri- cultural representative for Middlesex. Each leader in turn gave an interesting talk on her display and groups presented enjoyable skits. Mrs. J. S. Mitchell, of St. Marys . presented awards. Mar­ jorie Lightfoot, of Biverview, re­ ceived county honors for com­ pleting six projects. Certificates for achievement in concluding two projects went to Miss Light­ foot, Violet Bees, Evelyn Bees, Marie Hodgins, Sheila Hodgins, Shirley Dickinson, Eileen Weir, Janet Scott-and Margaret Henrjj. Silver spoons, gifts from the county juniors were presented to leaders foi’ each member. Lead­ ers resent were Margaret Henry and Mrs. A. McIntosh, Clande- boye, Laura Parkinson and Mar­ garet Needham, Edgewood, Thel­ ma Higgs and Gwen Kennedy, Ilderton, Mrs. F. B. Bussell and Doreen Nethercott, Keyser, Mar­ ion and Eileen Morton, Biver­ view. Lucan Teachers Close Second Grant Hodgins, of Clandeboye, owner of Prince Adios, was just out of the money when his horse, driven by his brother, Clint Hodgins, came in a close second in the Yonkers Pacing Derby at Yonkers “ August Raceway on Thursday, 21. Good going Thursday, August 21 to Saturday, September 6, inclusive. Return limit—September 10 Full information from any agent., ;p. Ct 9 (t a Decoration ServiceGranton A large crowd attended decoration service at the Gran­ ton United Church last Sunday. Bev. Joseph Suggitt, of St. Marys, was the guest speaker and a male quartette comprised of Mel and Clare Westman, New­ ton Gunning and William Bodd, provided special music. the For Sale PEDDLAR STEEL ROOFING All length of sheets from 6’ to 10’ FLEURY-BISSELL FARM IMPLEMENTS DISCS, PLOUGHS, LAND PACKERS, TILLERS, CULTIVATORS FIELD TILE All sizes amounts for delivery, 4” to 14”, from stock, small or orders for truck loads delivered. Scott’s Elevator PHONE 63LUCAN ♦•KING OF PAIN" SORE MUSCLES? Want to relieve them -QUICK? Get quick-drying Minard’s Liniment­ rub it in welt You’ll get relief, and quick, too! Personal Items The Misses Christobel, Frances and Kathleen Corbett, of Spo­ kane, Washington, spent a days this week with Mr, Mrs. Harold Corbett. •Mr. and Mrs. Art McLean family, of London, were Lucan visitors on Thursday. Master Neil Lackie and Miss Sue Ellen Lackie", children of Mr. and Mrs. George Lackie, of Waterloo, have returned home after spending a week with their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Smith. Mrs. B. Stanley, of St. Mary’s Hospital, London, with her son and daughter, Mr. Norman Stan­ ley and Mrs. Norton, called on Lucan friends this week on their way to Bayfield ad Grand Bend. Mrs. Stanley is much improved. The Bev. E. M. Cook and Mrs. Cook are on vacation for two weeks. During their absence members of the United Church are cordially invited to join with Holy Trinity Church in their service. A special invitation is extended to the children to at­ tend the Junior Congregation. Nineteen boys and girls met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Culbert on Monday, August 18 to celebrate Victoria’s sixth birthday. Among the ten W.A. presidents to attend the Anglican Synod next month will be Ms. A. C. Calder of Goderich, formerly of Lucan. Messrs. Percy Cox and Ollie Buskin, of St. Thomas, spent last Wednesday with Mrs. Intosh. In the afternoon visited Mrs. Charlie Dale, Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. A. Mathers family are away on vacation. Sherry and Terry Walpole, twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Walpole, of Kincardine, are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Carling. A good crowd ‘turned out on Thursday night to see the sec­ ond game between ball teams from the United and Anglican churches. This on the stands hoped In one thrilled to see their new rector, Mr. Wagland put the three men out, catching two flies and throwing a grounder to first base. Mr. Howard Cranston, of Lon­ don, spent last weekend with his mother, Mrs. Cranston. Mrs. Wagland, of Toronto, mother of the Bev. . F. Wagland, is a rectory visitor this week. William Hill, had L _ ly when it became caught in a conveyor Supplies Elevator. He is a pat­ ient at St. Mary’s Memorial Hos­ pital. Mrs. W. Downing, of Alice St., who has been on the sick list, is still feeling poorly. Mrs. Wes. Ho’dgins’ group of the United Church met in the church parlours on Friday after­ noon to make 'final arrange­ ments for their picnic to be held at the Corbett farm next Thurs­ day. Mr. Don Hodgins is spending his vacation with his sister, Mrs. Sam Earle, at Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Morgen- rotli, who have been working in Aylmer for the summer, have finished for the season and are spending a holiday in Kitchener where they have a new grand­son. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Byan and family are on a holiday trip to Dakota. During their absence Mrs. Ryan’s mother, Mrs. Bands, is staying with Mrs. Isabel Underwood. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hodgins and family were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hodgins, of Guelph, on Sunday. ’ Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Smith have their nephew Master John Lackie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lackie, of Waterloo, for a two- week Mr have wash have Mr. -------------------— Linda are visiting with -Mr, and Mrs. Harold Hodgins. Mrs. J. Hodgins is still very sick. Her sister, Mrs. Stevens, of Toronto, is with her at persent.Mr, Alfred Dickens, of Lon­ don, spent last Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coleman. Among the many changes in real estate this month in Lucan is that of the home of Mr, F, V. Gallagher, It has been sold to Mr. Joe Morn, Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher expect to leave early ift September for a trip to the West where they will in Saskatchewan Columbia. On their is hoped they will make their home few and and Me­ an of and week the Anglicans were winning side so he score one game each. It is the games will continue inning the Anglicans were i Moore, of Prospect his foot injured severe- at the Bannock Farm vacation. and Mrs. Mel Culbert, who be^n holidaying at Ipper- for the past two weeks, returned home. and Mrs. Don Ankers and West ' friends British turn, it aide to Lit can, visit and re- do- i in Clandeboye S S Picnic Held At Seaforth Park St. James’ Church Sunday School held its picnic Saturday, August 23, at the Lions Park, .Seaforth, The weather was fine for the trip, by a chartered bus of the Western Ontario Motor­ ways. Sports were under the direc­ tion of the Bev. F. J. Wagland, Mrs. Karl O’Neil, Mrs. Andy Car­ ter and Mrs. Mervin Carter and winners were as follows: Girls 12 and over—Marlene Harrison, Mary Tomes; hoys 12 and over—Clare Paton, Tommy Tomes; boys 10 to 11—Bobert Hodgins, Alton O’Neil; girls 10 to 11—Susy Murless; girls six to sevens—Anna Jean Langford, Marlene King; boys six to seven —Donald Harrison, Philip Wag­ land; Joyce Wagland, Joan Cunning­ ham; Jean Langford, Philip Wagland; newspaper ad scramble—couple Mrs. Wagland Sr. of Toronto and Mrs. F. J. Wagland; bean race —Mrs. Boss O'Neil; milk bottle race—Mrs. F. J. Wagland; bal­ loon race—Mr.* Wagland; throw­ ing softball—Anna Jean Lang­ ford, Philip Wagland; captains for Lions, Dorothea Ann Lewis, 13, and for Bears, Mary Tomes with 10 in the stop ball race. Supper was served to 40 with the usual treat of ice cream, from the grownups to the kid­ dies, all report a very enjoyable afternoon. girls five and under— peanut scramble—Anna Wed In London Patricia May Gowlett and Carl Robert Crocker, both teachers last year at Lucan Public School were married at St. James Pres­ byterian Church, London, re­ cently by the Rev. Richard Stew­ art. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gowlett, of Stratford, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Crocker, Crampton. Mr. Gowlett gave his daughter in marriage. She wore a white floor-length gown with a fitted bodice of rosepoint lace, the nylon yoke edged with appliqued flowers and the long sleeves ending in lily points. The double net skirt over satin had inserts of lace and her fingertip illusion veil was caught with a Juliet cap of lace over satin. She carried a cascade of white gladioli centred with garnet roses. The bride’s attendents were three sisters, Misses June, Nor- een and Carolyn Glowett who wore gowns fashioned alike in organdy over taffeta in green, mauve and yellow. Frank Choc- ker was groomsman for his brother and ushers were Ted Crosby, Mossley and Thomas O’Krafka. For a wedding trip to the east coast, the bride donned. a pink gabardine suit with matching hat and navy accessories and a corsage of roses. Both bride and groom are graduates of London Normal School and the will in Essex where the bride teach this year. The groom teach in Windsor. W.M.S. Meets On Tuesday, August J9, Mrs. John Blair was hostess to a dinner at her home in aid of hei' group of the W.M.S. of the Lucn United Church. The day was ideal, the attendance large, the dinner good and the pro­ ceeds most encouraging. In all Mrs. Blair and her helpers felt amply repaid for all the work entailed. PHONE STONE’S FOR PROMPT REMOVAL OF DEAD OR DISABLED COWS - HORSES WM. STONE SONS LTD. PHONE COLLECT INGERSOLL 21 EXETER 287-W Guaranteed Trust Certificates live will will A profitable investment for your regular savings, Guaranteed Trust Certificates :, . are unconditionally guaranteed as to principal and interest pay 3%% interest, payable half-yearly are short term—5 years — are authorized investment for trust funds have no fluctuation in principal Clandeboye Juniors Wifi First Place Clandeboye Juniors, the “Gar­ dening Gals” of Clandeboye, won first place, also the leaders, Margaret Anne Henry and Mrs. Alex McIntosh, at Achievement Day. They will now show exhibits at the Western Fair, London, and Strathroy Fair. The displays were in the Lucan Memorial Centre on Wednesday, August 20. Four other groups took part in the Middlesex Achievement Day. Misses Margaret Anne Hen­ ry and Janet Scott received Cer­ tificates of Achievement for com­ pleting two projects. Motor East Miss Verna Cunningham re­ turned home on Saturday after a three-week motor trip with Miss Thelma Payne of Strathroy, Don- *na McCain of St. Thomas and Mary Cron of Fingal. They visit­ ed Quebec, Montreal, Gaspe Pen­ insula, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New York. Granton W.I. Mrs. Allan was hostess tor the August meeting of the Granton W.M.S. Circle. Mrs. Adelbert Morley and Mrs. Earle Middle­ ton were in charge of the pro­ gram. A life membership certifi­ cate was presented to Miss Minnie Bigney by Mrs. J. Boss. Mrs. Abner Langford, Montreal, donated the $25 the certificate. Miss Bigney pressed her deep appreciation. In 5 years $415.24 accumulates to $500.00. Invest wisely and well M. of for ex­ THE STERLING TRUSTS CORP ORATION BRANCH OFFICE 1-3 Dunlop St., Barrio 10-2 HEAD OFFICE 372 Bay St., Toronto Personal Items Mrs. Douglas Hindmarsh spending two weeks in Windsor, and Mrs. Lynn Barnes, Thompson, of been visiting and sisters in left for Wes- Mr. the former Minnie Vancouver, have with her brothers this vicinity. They ton to visit Mr. Hiram Thomp­ son and to see the Canadian tional Exhibition. Mrs. Bobert Mitchell, former Gladys McLean, and daughter, Sharon Mitchell, Detroit, have been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. M. McNaughton. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Elgie and family of London spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Scott. Mr. and Mrs. H. Murless spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Higgins of Weston. On Sat­ urday, they visited the Canadian National Exhibition. Mrs. G. Harrison visited with her sister, Mrs. Hiram Thomp­ son, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Bea Neil and Mr. and Mrs. Boy Wilton of Strathroy spent Sunday at Gode­ rich and Ben Miller. Messrs. Bobert Crellin of Lon­ don, Earl Paton of Glanworth and Enoch W. Paton of Cleve­ land visited Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle and Ian visited the Fan­ shawe Dam on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. McNaughton entertained the McNaughton clan on Monday evening. The guests of honor were Mr. James erines, cently, Joan daughters of Mr Donal dsoh, Ailsa Oraic, _ few days last week with their aunt, Mrs. Karl O’Neil. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Horner of Parkhill Spent Sunday with and Mrs. Karl O’Neil. j.H. If TH AKeep TRA Na- the her of Paton on Mervin Carter, McNaughton who were and Mrs, of St. Oath- married re- and Anne Donaldson, and Mrs. John ig, spent a . Wilbert Revington Sheridan Bevington, been holidaying in and St. Catharines, Mrs. Mrs. > have States home again. this week-end Come Back alive from your holiday trip! Rash, hurried driving endangers your life and that of every other person near you on the highway. Traffic will be heavy and slower than normal. It will take you a little longer to arrive but don’t Let it worry or annoy you. Take it easy. Thousands of others will be travelling too . . . respect their safety as well as your own! Stay Alert—Stay Alive! GEO. H. DOUCETT MINISTER k <3 *