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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-10-30, Page 13THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 30, 1952 Page 11 New Members Initiated Into Lucan Explorers | The regular Expedition of the Lucan Explorers was held- Mon­ day evening in the schoolroom. The African project was con­ tinued with the building of cook fires in front of each hut and the building of the protective fence around the village. Two new Explorers, Beverley Butler and Carolyn Odd, were initiated Into the group. Counsellor Joan McLean con­ tinued teaching the Explorers the rudiments of tumbling anci Counsellor Iva I-Iodgins led in singing the songs to be used at the C.G.I.T. and Explorer meet­ ing at Robinson Memorial Church in Loudon, November 30. Lucan And District News CREAM SODA Old Uniforms Shown At C.G.I.T. Meeting Elva Young’s group has charge of the regular meeting of the Lucan C.G.I.T. branch which met in the church parlors of the United Church Tuesday evening, October 21. Devotions were led by Mary Neil and LaVerne George and a sing song led by Miss J. Hossie. Gladys Bond was presented with the book “The King that Wasn't Wanted” for collecting the most money on Tag Day. Voices were tested for talent for the W.I. Variety Show which is to be held in the Memorial Centre Novem­ ber 7. Highlighting the meeting was a fashion show, depicting C.G.­ I.T. costumes, regular, and for camp life. The following ^girls represented the various years; 1919, Margaret Neil; 1920, Helen Hardy; 1930, Beth Watson; 1940, Martha Rummell; Incor­ rect costume, Alice Frost. Camp uniforms—1925, Mary Neil; 1930, Gladys Bond; 19 35, Audrey Whitehead; 19 40, Mar­ lene Revington; 1950, La Verne George. I Get Rid I OflThat Junk! f Phone 423, Exeter I Exeter Salvage Co. I Exeter Salvage Co. I | Phone 423 | 1 FOR SALE I = We specialize in the follow- | = Ing used items: Railroad i 2 iron, angle iron, all sizes; = | cables, all'lengths and thick- = | messes; chains, all sizes and = S thicknesses; wheels, all = = sizes, all kinds. Used tires. | = Eye beams and all other 1 = beams; flat iron, plates, | = steel, all sizes and thick- | = nesses. = I WE BUT i | New and used feathers and = | feather ticks, scrap iron—- = f top prices paid. | Mr. And Mrs. Peacock Given Presentation Mr, Oscar Metters was chair­ man for a program presented at a meeting of friends and neigh­ bors who met to do honor to Mr., and Mrs. Gordon Peacock, who have moved to .St. Marys. Community singing was led by. Mrs. L, Hardie accompanied at the piano by Mrs. E. C. Hol­ den; duet by Marlene and Dar­ lene Frayne; reading by Mrs. Warner Hudson; duet by Eliza­ beth and Eileen Weir; speech by James Risdon, Mrs. L. Hardie read an ad­ dress and T. Parkinson, A. Hobbs, William Martin, Gerald Dann, William Ford and H. Kennedy made a presentation of a dinette set; Mrs. F. Dykes with a sewing cabinet; Mrs. G. Rath- burn with a table ornament set with flowers, and Mrs. N. Tate and Mrs. A. Coleman- presented Shirley and Betty with mirror, comb and brush sets. Mrs. Peacock, in the absence of her husband, made a fitting reply of thanks. Lunch was followed by dancing to music supplied by Lome Grose and Mrs. Facey. U.G Evening Auxiliary Hears District President Mrs. C. Foster, of Parkhill, District President, was the guest speaker at the October meeting of the Evening Auxiliary of Lucan Upited Church held in the church parlors Thursday evening, October 23. She was introduced by Mrs. C. Soverign in a few well chosen words. She gave a most interest­ ing -talk based on addresses heard at the School for Leaders convention held at Alma College last August. She enlarged on the four steps'’ necessary for successful meet­ ings, which were, purpose, plan­ ning, preparation and participa­ tion. Mrs. D. Lucas’ group had charge of the meeting. Passages of Scripture were read by Mrs. G. Paul and Mrs. A. E. Reilly. A solo by Mrs. J. W. Lockyer was accompanied by Miss Reta Chown. President, Mrs. Alex Young, requested articles for the bazaar be brought in at the No­ vember meeting which will -be in charge of Mrs. E. Young, group 1. Mrs. Foster announced that the next District President will be Mrs. Arthur Erskine (nee Grace Darling, of Clandeboye). The meeting closed with re­ freshments and the usual social half hour. Are You Ruptured? Our Service Is Different We Sell You A Fit Ip Our Private Truss Room Trusses, Belts, Supports of All Kinds SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Over 15 Years’ Experience Your Drugs At Robertson’s Phone 50 Exeter Happy Hostess Club The third meeting of the Happy Hostess Club was held at the home of Mrs. Frank Hovey Thurs-day evening, when thirty- five cents was collected from each member for supplies. A discussion on- “Sharing the Family Meat” was led by’ Mrs. Hovey. ' Tables were set by the girls and refreshments served. Mrs. H. B. ..Langford conducted Lesson II on Table Manners. At the close of the meeting each girl received her record filing envelope and box. Next meeting will be held Tuesday night instead of Thursday night. Open House was held at .Mac- Phersons’s Sales and Service, Arva, last Thursday, when a large crowd was on hand to offer congratulations to Mr. Peter MacPherson ad son, Edwin, on their splendid new building, which replaces the one burned down some four - and - a - half months ago. Mrs. Emily W. Ryan, Lucan Resident, Dies Funeral services for the late Mrs. Emily W. Ryan-, who passed away after a lengthy ill­ ness i n St. Mary’s Hospital, London, Tuesday, October 21, were held in the Murdy Funeral Home, Lucan-. Thursday, Octo­ ber 23. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Ryan and wife of the late Franklin Ryan, she spent most of her married life ini Ed­ monton, returning to Lucan about 20 years ago. She is- survived -by one sister, Mrs. Jim Dixon, of Parkhill; a number of nieces and nephews and one adopted daughter, Mrs. Ed. Brown, U.S.A. The Rev. J. F. Wagland con­ ducted the funeral service. Inter­ ment was in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye, with six grand nephews -acting as pallbearers, Gerald McFalls, ‘Lloyd Hodgins, Lloyd Dixon, Norman Dixon and Mickey Rajsic. M iss Dellia Ann Benn, Teacher, Lucan Native Solemn requiem high mass was sung in St. Patrick’s- Church, Biddulph, -at 9 a.m. Thursday for Miss Dellia Ann Benn, who died unexpectedly at her home on Ridout St., London, Monday, October 20. A native of Lucan-, Miss Benn attended St. Patrick’s Separate School and Lucan High School. For many years she was a valued member of the Toronto Separate School staff and also of the St. John’s Industrial School. In her chosen profession she ranked among the most successful and numbered among her pupils many who have attained high positions in the professional and political world. She retired a few years ago and made her home in London. She was the daugh­ ter of the late Thomas and Catherine Benn. Surviving are six brothers and four, sisters, Thomas and Joseph, of Lucan; John-, of Webb, Sask; Walter, of Edmonton, Alta; Pat­ rick, of Toronto; Charles, of De­ troit; Mrs. H. L. Bender, of Ed­ monton; Miss Barbara, of Lucan, and Mrs. Joseph Coveny and Mrs. M. J. Coveny, Wallaceburg. The Rev. Father Mackesy, with Rev. Father Finn-, of Lon­ don, and Rev. Father Glavin, of Stratford, assisting, conducted funeral services. Interment was in St. Patrick’s Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Ed. Hawk- shaw, Don Banting, Hugh and Tim Toohey, Frank Kelly and U. F. Stanley. Win Lucan Prize The $50 donated by the Lucan businessmen- for special prizes at the annual County Plowing Match held on the farm of D. C. McNaughton and Sons, near Ilderton, October 21, was won by .the following juniors: Bill T h i r 1 w a 11, Fred Lewis, Don Leach and Donelda McNaughton. Other local winners at the match included: Mr. and Mrs, Hugh Filson, Denfield; Bob Lewis, Denfield, Clare Paton, of Clandeboye. Worn Wood, Gundy & Company Limited 36 King Street West Toronto 1 Telephone; EMpire 4-4321 Men’s Club At the October meeting of the Lucan Men’s Club, held in the United Church parlors, Wednes­ day evening, Mr. Clarence Lewis’ group was in charge, The guest speaker was the Rev. J. H. Moores, of Thames Road, who spoke on Newfound­ land, 'which he recently Visited after an absence of 30 years. Music was provided by Mr. How­ ard Kew, of Lucan, and the quartette from the Birr Young People’s Association. Mr. J. J. Wyatt, who has been in Westminster Hospital for the past three weeks with an in­ fected foot, is able to be heme again. CLANDEBOYE Thanksgiving Service The Clandeboye United Church will have their Thanks­ giving service Sunday evening, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. when guest speaker will be the Rev. Sidney Davison, of Parkhill. The music will be under the direction of Mr. H. Kew, Lucan, with Mrs. A. Erskine guest soloist. On Sunday, November 9, at the United Church, service will be at 2:45 p.m. as Laymen’s Sunday, .with Mr. Rea Neil in charge. Mrs. John McLean, of Lucan, will speak on the Leaders Training School course held at Alma College. Mr. Mel Culbert, of Lucan, will alscr be guest speaker. At St. James Church, Sunday, October 26, the rector, the Rev. J. F. Wagland, spoke on the service of the Holy Communion. It was Diocesan Laymen’s Sun­ day, wih suitable music by the choir. The flowers were placed in the church chancel by Mrs. J, H. Paton in memory of her sister, the late Mrs. Vina Jane Paton. November 1 is the date for a bazaar at Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, Lucan, when the Ladies Guild of St. James Church, Clandeboye, will serve tea. There will be home-made candy, home baking; also fancy work and aprons for sale. | Mr. and Mrs. Jim Darling, Jean and Laverne, of Leaming­ ton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Will Darling, and called on Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lewis. Mr. Martin O’Dywer is im­ proving from an accident about three months ago when his leg was broken in two places. On Thursday he had the cast re­ moved. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lewis, Robert and Fred, spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Andy Carter. Mrs. Jennie Connor visited on Friday with Mrs. Charles Carter, also wih her nephew, Mr, J. H. Paton and family. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lang­ ford and children and Mrs. Armitage are moving this week to 634 Elizabeth St., London. Mr. Langford is with the Kellogg Factory, London. Mr. Chas. Francis has bought the Langford property and will take up residence there soon. Mr. H. Murless has built a new chimney for Mr. Cecil Car­ ter. They are having a new furnace installed. Mr. and Mrs. Donaldson and family, have -moved from Lucan and taken up residence in the M. Simpson farm house. Mrs. Dick Worthington enter­ tained on Thursday in honor of her daughter, Helen’s eighth birthday. Seven guests had sup­ per, Nancy Elson, Jeanette Blake, Donna Blake, Sharon Blake, Marjorie Donaldson, Rosemary Hall and Susy Murless. Mr. Earl Morgan has accepted a position at Kellogg’s in Lon­ don. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Downing and daughters, of Chatham, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Aimer Hendrie. Mrs. Ira Bice is much im­ proved. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Logan and Myrna, of Thorndale, spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton. Mrs. Ritchie Is spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Lynn and family. Mr. Dick Neil, of Dryden, Ont., spent the weekend with Mr, and Mrs. Aimer Hendrie, taking his mother, Mrs. E. Neil, home with him. She has been visiting here for some time. Miss Isaac, of Centralia, spent the weekend with Miss Janet Scott. a In Third Place -Clare Paton won third place in tractor stubble class at the Middlesex Plowing Match held at Mr. D. C. McNaughton’s on No. 4 Highway on Tuesday, October 21. In the evening, a banquet was held in the new community hall in Ilderton. Mr. Antone, of Southwold, president of the association, was chairman. Others speakers were Prof. Steckley, of Ridgetown; Warden H. Corbett, of Midd; Mr. McCubbin M.P., Mr. Patrick, M.L.A., Mr. Porter, of Farmers’ Advocate and Reeve Goddard, of London township. Entertainment was provided by Mr. Clark Loft, Ilderton, and Miss Orene Reits- ma, of London, with Miss D. Mc­ Naughton as accompanist. Injured In Accident Mr. H. Beiber met with an accident on the sixth concession of Biddulph Township Friday while driving his car and in try­ ing to avoid hitting a buggy, he was forced off the road. It took about 15 stitches to close the wound in his chin. He also suf­ fered injuries to his' back and knee. We wish him a speedy re­ covery. M rs. H. J, Snell, Exeter Addresses W.M.S. Mrs. John Blair’s group spon­ sored the October Thank Offer­ ing meeting of the United Church W.M.S. which was held in the church parlors Thursday afternoon, October 23. Mrs. Chown, in her report on their bale, said it was valued at $170 and Evening Auxiliary bale at $52—the latter sharing ex­ penses. President, Mrs. Hill, ex­ tended an invitation from the the Evening Branch to attend their meeting that evening. On consulting Mr. Stanley re the picture “King’s Man” she reported it would not be avail­ able before Spring. Mrs. J. Mc­ Lean, Mrs. J. Blair and Mrs. Wes Hodgins were' named a nominating committee to bring in a slate of officers for next year, At the front or the room was a beautiful basket of flowers, presented by Mrs. C. Lewis in memory of her mother, Mrs. Raycraft, who for many years was a faithful W.M.S. worker. During devotions Mrs. G. Young and Mrs. W. Revington read passages of Scripture. Mrs. T. S. Hill gave an interesting talk on African life and an­ nounced the new study book had arrived. A duet by Mrs. M. Cul­ bert and Mrs. C. Lewis was en­ joyed by all. Mrs. S. Chown was the pianist. Guest speaker was Mrs. H. J. Snell, of Exeter who gave an inspiring address on “Thankful Living”, quoting many passages- from the Psalms of David. “Go lead a full and happy life,” she said, “it is imperative we pledge ourselves to pray, work, study and give.” Mrs. Zurbrigg, of Exe­ ter, a past president, spoke a few words of greeting. 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