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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-10-30, Page 12Page IQ THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 30, 1952 Clandeboye Grpups Hold Joint Meeting Mrs. Aimer Hendrie was hos­ tess1 for he W.A. and Ladies Guild of St, James Church meet­ ing on Thursday. Mrs. Flynn pre­ sided tor the W.A. and gave a report of the Diocesan Semi- Annual W.A. meeting held in Strathroy. and of the Golden Jubilee of the W.A. The Scripture was read by Mrs. L. A. Kilmer. Prayer was given by Mrs. J. Hewitt. Holl call was” answered with a verse of scripture containing the word unity or unite. Guild .Meeting Mrs, Andy Carter Guild meeting and with a prayer. Roll answered by donations for the j bazaar which will be held Satur­ day, November 1 in the Parish Hall. Lucan, at 2:3U. The mem­ bers were asked to bring home baking and home-made candy to sell. After the meeting closed lunch was served by the hostess and committee to 18 members. | Lucan And District News 1 ,»■■■■. —.'-M1 ..B I.. ■ ■„ took the opened it call was Bingo News D.ame Fortune smiled on two lucky winners Saturday at the Lions’ Bingo in spite of small attendance. Mrs. R. Pitt not only got one, but both of the 510 special prizes and Miss L. Dixon was the proud winner of the $50 jack-pot. Other winners were as fol­ lows: Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Boyle, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Reilly. Norman. Coursey, Harvey Hodgins, Joyce Smith, D. Beatson, Sharon Lena- ghan, Mrs. Schroeder, Mr, Cante- Ion, Mrs. Schroeder, Mrs. Cecil Hod gins and Mrs. E. Field. I Waitaceburg Man Began Apple Day Ray Stevens, a former resident of St. Marys, originated the Apple Day idea twenty years ago in Wallaceburg. The picture “Lady For A Day’* was being shown at that time in which Apple Annie sold apples on Times Square in New York. Gamblers in the story thought it brought them luck to buy an apple from .Annie. Mr. Stevens thought it ! might help his Scouts if they 'sold apples in front of the theatre sign so a sign was paint­ ed for the boys, “Buy a good I luck apple and help Wallaceburg Cub Pack—Lucky Apple.” News of the project spread and next year several large centres held a Scout Apple Day. Now all over the cities of Canada and U.S.A. Apple Day is a means of raising money for" Scout organizations. Lucan Apple Day In Lucan, Saturday was Apple Baptismal The following four children were baptized in the Anglican Church at the Sunday evening service October 26; Jane Eliza­ beth Corbett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Corbett; God­ parents, Mrs. Hilda M. Atkinson, Audrey J. Marshall and Ronald G. Stone. Sharon Patricia Henson and Sandra Jean Henson, daughters of Mr. ad Mrs. John Henson; Godparents, Olga V. Bond, Mrs. Helen V. Watson, Henry Bond and Mrs. Eva M. Henson, Eva M. Taylor, James H. Taylor. Yvonne Christine Alfred, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Alfred; Godparents, Bessie M. Albian, Edith Ilurnby, Robert Humhy. • M io Marilyn Webb Receives RCM Honors Marilyn Webb, daughter of Mrs. H. R. Webb and the late | Professor Webb, formerly of Lucan, was awarded the gold medal for highest standing (92 marks) in Canada in piano ex­ aminations at the Royal Con­ servatory of Music, Toronto. She will receive an A.R.C.T. special diploma for performers and teachers. In 1951 she re­ ceived a gold medal from the board of governors of the Uni­ versity of Alberta for highest mark in Alberta in examinations of the Western Board of Music. She is a pupil of Madame J. Le Saunier. Lucan Variety Night Planned By W.l. The Women's Institute pro­ gram committee xnet recently and completed arrangements fox* a Community Variety Night. The new venture will be held in the Community Memorial Centre on Friday evening, No­ vember 7, with dress rehearsal the preceding evening. Most of the village organizations^ are taking part, the Cubs, Explorers, C.G.I.T., Men’s Club, Lions, A.Y.­ P.A., Joint Choirs, a group from the . public school, the Male Choir, Miss Alice Stanley, and the Institute. Mr.‘ A. W. Mur­ dock will be master of cere­ monies. The refreshment booth will he supervised by members of the Institute and a candy booth will be available for all those with a sweet tooth. Insure the Co-Op Way and Save Auto « Life - Farmers’ Comprehensive Liability (including animal collisioxx and tractor) Prompt; Service On All Claims Ross Francis Local Co-Op Agent KIRKTON Phone 34-r-8 / ONTARIO Mr. Douglas Stone, of the Lucan A.Y.P.A., competed in his second A.Y.P.A. Diocesan public speaking contest held recently at Sarnia and came second. He w-ill next compete at Kitchener. Mr. Glen Revington spent the weekend in Toronto. Day fox’ the local Cubs. To create a little more interest the boys v’ere told a prize would be given for the best decorated basket and neatest boy. The judges were Mrs. A. E. Reilly, Mrs, M. O. Smith and Miss Lina Abbott. The boys lined up at the hydro office at 10 a.m. All were spic and span an on their very best behavior. Terry Culbert won the Scout knife. Cliff Acheson, Frank Egan, Don Lankin and Harvey Egan received crests. Holy Trinity A.Y.P.A. had corporate communion at 8 a.m. Sunday followed by breakfast at the Rectory. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Robb and Rose Marie spent Sunday with friends at Dungannon and Luck­ now. Do you play these 3 Important Public Roles.? (Millions do!) The man who owns adequate life Insurance does his fellow-citizens a - service by providing financial inde­ pendence for his family. For, if any­ thing happens to him, his family will not be a burden on others. Millions of Canadians help to im­ prove their communities by owning life insurance. For a large part of their premium payments is invested for them in ways that provide many new roads, power plants, water­ works, stores, homes and other use­ ful developments. Several medical research projects likewise depend in part on life in­ surance policyholders. It is a portion of their money which life insurance companies contribute to research on child health, heart diseases, polio, the processes of aging and other vital studies. In these and other ways, millions of life insurance policyholders are building security for the future — helping to make Canada a better land to live in! THE IIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES IN CANADA "It is Good Citizenship to own Life Insurance" presentation At the Oddfellows' Hall, Grab­ ton, Friday night, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Ensinger, who were re­ cently married, were presented with, a sofa bed by Max Bilyea, Marvin Hayes, Fred #Jones and Howard Ross. The address was read by Mrs, Stuart Keith. Mr. Gordon Rath- burn was chairman for a pro­ gram which included accordian numbers, Harold Mills: solo, Mrs. Ron squire; violin, Stanley Mills; duet, Lois and Loreen Hodgins: reading, Mary Harl- ton; piano solo, Mrs. W. Cook. After refreshments the Mill brothers provided music for dahcing. Common Worship Theme At Granton W.M.S. Meet Common worship as a* means of grace was the theme of the October meeting when the mem­ bers of the Granton United Church W.M.S. foui' circles met in the basement for their quar­ terly meeting. The chapter, Villages of An­ gola, from the study book, was taken by Mrs. N. Tate. Miss Grace Linsay gave a piano solo. Mrs. N. Gunning read “I Re­ member Africa.” Members decid­ ed the village circle would provide lunch for the Christmas meeting; the Revere circle, the program, and the North circle, the slate of officers for 1953. Mrs. M. McCrady was present­ ed with ca life membership certificate from her father, Rev. G. C. Raymer. Mrs. R. S. Hardie made the presentation. Mrs. Mc­ Crady in her reply told of the missionary spirit always instilled in her family by her mother, the late Mrs. Raymer. Miss Jean Coventry and Miss Vera Hutchinson, of Ingersol, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Warner McRoberts. Mr. Earl Arthur, of Windsor, is now employed with Clayton Haskett Motors and staying with Mr. and Mrs. John Blair. Rev. G. C. Raymer baptized the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Grant (James Stanford) at the Granton United Church on Sun­ day, October 19. In the after­ noon' he had several baptisms at Wesley United. Mrs. J. Brown, of London, spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. John Blair. , Mrs. Orme, Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Murray spent a day last week with Mrs. M. Langrod, of Granton, who is still confined to her bed at the home of her daughter. Mrs. G. Paul and Randy spent the weekend in Kingsville, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Les Lang. For the past three weeks, Messrs. V. G. Banting and Clar­ ence Lewis have been attending Fall Assizes in London. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Elliott and Miss Agnes Anderson, of Centralia, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John Blair. Lucan Ladies* Guild Plans For Bazaar Mrs. Guy Ryan’s group spon­ sored the October meeting of the Ladies’ Guild for Holy Trinity Church was held in the Parish Hall Monday, October 27. Mrs. H a w k s h a w read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. Scott, fi magazine article. Mrs. U. F. Stanley reported on the drapes and table cover' for the vestry which are now in place, A vote of thanks was extend­ ed to Mr. Little fox* his assist­ ance and also to Mr. Hodgins and Mr. Mathers for laying the floor covering. Most of the eve­ ning was spent in getting com­ mittees for the coming bazaar, Novembei* 22, and resulted as follows: Tea-room, Mrs. Jack Murdy; buying, Mrs. U. F. Stanley and Mrs. K. Egan; fancy work, Mrs, Harvey Hodgins, Mrs. Charles Haggax’ and Mrs. Harold Cour­ sey; baking, ^Irs. Hovey and Mrs. McFarlane; county store, Miss Lina Abbott; candy, Mrs. Boon and Mrs. Scott; parcel post, Mrs. Ellis; pasters, Mrs. Bright; tea, Mrs. J. Thompson; decorations, Mrs, Clayton Haskett. Refreshments were served by Mrs, Ryan and her group. Norman Clark Colbert Deepest sympathey is extend­ ed to Mrs. William Brownlee whose brothei’, Mr. Norman Clark Colbert, of Jarvis, passed away suddenly at his home Sun­ day, Octobei’ 26. He was tlx© son of the late Thomas and Catherine McLeod and was born in London Town­ ship. Besides his wife and sister, he is survived by five brothers, Cameron, Murdie and Percy, of London Township; Melvin, of North Bay, and Albert, Selkirk, Man. Funeral services were con­ ducted from the George E. Lo­ gan and Song funeral home, London, and interment was in St. John’s Cemetery, Arva. Alen! Boys! Laugh At Cold Weather In A Station Wagon Coat From McKnight And Walper Men’s As Low As $27.50 Full, fur collar. Gabardine. Newest shades. L-652D Kenneth Ansdell, of London, has been engaged to teach music in Birr Public School for the balance of the school year. Mr. and Mrs. Earle D. Haist, of Ridgeville, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A, E, Reilly, leaving Joan Ariel 'behind to spend a couple of weeks with her grandparents. Miss Rose Marie Robb and Miss Fay Durrell, of Lambeth, were recent visitors in Detroit and attended a ball game while Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Toye, of Merlin, spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Murdock, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Hodgins and Mr. Eric Hodgins spent last Sunday in Sarnia, guests of Mr. and Mrs, Alfred Hodgins and their new baby son, Brian, born October 16. A number of friends from Lucan and London had a sur­ prise party for Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Bond on their twenty-sixth wedding anniversary, October 2. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis William Bell (nee Rena Hovey) was christened in Holy Trinity Church Sunday, October 2 6 by the Rev. Mr. Harrison, of Dorchester. The godparents were Mr. and Mrs. J. Ernest Hovey, of Bayfield. The christening was followed by a buffet supper for 17 members of the family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hovey. A watch and clock repair shop has been opened above the Canadian Auto store with en­ trance at the rear. Miss Audrey Arksey and Mr. Glen Froats, of London, spent Sunday with the former’s grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Thomson. Mrs. Harry Atkinson, of Lon­ don, ig spending a few days with Mr, and Mrs. Harold Corbett. Those wishing to parade in the Hallowe’en Frolic meet at the P.O. corner at 7:30 p.m. Fri­ day, October 31. Mr. Jack Marshall underwent an operation in St. Joseph's Hos­ pital last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Patrick, of Sarnia, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mel Culbert. Mr. and Mrs. Crinnian, of the “Four and Seven Grill,” attend­ ed the funeral of the former’s mother in Detroit this past week. Mrs. Fred Simpson, who for some time has been on the sick list at the home of her daugh­ ter, Mrs. Wes Revington, has recovered sufficiently to return home to Clandeboye. Mrs. M. Beckett and Miss Topp, of London, were weekend callers on Lucan friends, Mr, and Mrs. F. M. Brown, of St. Thomas, spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Bert Thomp­ son and family. Next Saturday, being All Saints' Day, the Rev. J. F. Wag­ land will preach on “The Com- muion of Saints’* taken from the Creed. He also requests the names Of any friends departed, the congregation would like read at the communion service Sun­ day. Confirmation class will begin Tuesday evening at the Rectory. A special invitation is extended to those already confirmed to attend. Mr. Wagland hopes to continue the class aftei‘ con­ firmation as a Bible class. The date set for confirmation is January 4, The Killarney Coffee Shoppe is now no more. It has beexi replaced by the “Cosy Lunch.” The building has been renovated and modernized and is now open for business. Mr. H. M. Corbett, as Warden of Middlesex, extended greetings for Middlesex at the banquet program. Robert McCubbin M.P., ail'd T. L. Patrick M.L.A., were among the speakers. A year ago last Thursday, October 23, two of Lucan’s resi­ dents were knocked down by a car on Main street. Mrs. B. Stanley is still in St. Mary’s Hospital, London, but Miss Hat­ tie I-Iodgins left St. Joseph’s Hospital the end of September and though still having to use a crutch, is able to look after a two-room apartment above the Revington Meat Market. On Wednesday evening, a number of neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mrs. John B'lair to do honor to Mrs. Isabel Underwood. The evening was spent in progressive euchre. Mrs. Underwood was presented with a small gift at the lunch table. Try the New ’53 NYLON BLEND COAT Blues, greys, sands with a full mouton color to match the coat. 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