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Denfield United Church
Dedicated Sunday
A capacity crowd filled the
$16,000 Wesley United Church,
concession 16, London Town
ship, for its dedication service.
Among those attending were
Rev. R. B. Cummings, Brigden,
president of the Lond,on Confer
ence; the Rev. A. E, Lloyd and
the Rev. A. D- Bos, former pas
tors of the church.
During the service a memorial
window, presented by the family
of the late Mr. and Mrs. George
Stewart, was dedicated-
The building
eludes:
Lloyd Mardlin,
Thomas Dickinson. On the trus
tee board are: Mr. Raymer, Mr.
Burnett, Cliff McRoberts, W. H. Eedy, Victor Westman, Mr. Mar
dlin, Allan Walden, Mr. Dickin
son and W. A. Stewart.
At a special laymen’s Sunday
in the Lucan United Church, W.
J. Stanley conducted the service.
He was assisted by Mrs. John
McLean and M. Culbert.
Vahey sang a solo.
committee in
Rev. G. C. Raymer,
Oxnar, Burnett,
Percy
Granton W.I.
Mrs. George Wilson was
tess for the Granton W.I. recrea
tion afternoon under the depart
ment of community activities,
which was convened by Mrs.
Carman Dann, Mrs. A. Knox and
Mrs. D. Tuttle.
Euchre and Lost Heir were
played during the aftenoon. The
prize winners were: Mrs. Wil
liam McKnight, Mrs. James
Dykes, Mrs. William Cook, Mrs.
Gordon Smith and Mrs. Wilfred
Wilson. The committee assisted
the hostess serve refreshments.
The November meeting will be
held at the home
Tuttle. Mrs. Frank
give the highlights
three-month trip to
of W.I.’s in England. Roll call
will be “My Favorite Subject in
School.” The theme of the
meeting will be “Citizenship
and Education,’.’
hos-
of Mrs. D.
Goilings will
of a recent
England and
Business Men’s Draw
The business men of Lucan
will again hold their Christmas
Draw December 24.
Four lucky winners
ceive a studio couch,
piece tea service and
station wagon coat to
woman or child and a
wool blanket.
There will also bfe
tional prizes.
Free pictures will be
the Stanley Opera House De
cember 20 at 2:30 p.m. fox’ all
children in the community up to
and Including Grade 8.
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Lucan And District NewsHarvey Revington
Named Big Gun
In a sports article by Martin
of Montreal, is the
the Dents team
Goodman,
story o f how
accomplished the impossible in
the Intramural Softball semi
finals fox’ the Gunn Trophy. The
team defeated the popular and
unbeaten Faculty of Physical
Education team, 6-4 and "later
won the championship by defeat
ing the Law team 7-1. One of
the two “big guns” mentioned
in the article was Lucan’s Harvey
Revington (son of Mr. and Mrs.
Wes. Revington).
Lucan fans are proud to read
Harvey is upholding the standard
of the old Irish Nine and the
record of his hard hitting Lucan
brothers.
Remembrance Day
Lucan and community
again remembered those
fought and died fox*
country in two World Wars in
a service held at the
grounds Novembei’ 11.
Members of the Lucan and
Ailsa Craig Canadian Legions
paraded from the Post Office
corner followed by the Cubs and
leaders. They were later joined
by a parade of public school
children. Rev. E. M. Cook, of
the United Church, had charge
of the service and Rev. J. F.
Wagland, of the Anglican
Church, gave the address.
Among the many large
wreaths an<i baskets was a small
white floral cross presented by
Pat Egan, whose father was killed — - .
hymn
once
who
their
ball
overseas. The singing o£ a
was led by Mr. P. Vahey,
Juniors MeetLucan
Miss Alice Haggar was . hos
tess for the Lucan Junior Farm
ers and Junior Institute for
their November meeting. Don
McComb presided at the former
and Miss Anne Cameron at
latter.
Miss Marie Lewis told
story of the romance which
to J. A. Butterfield writing
song “When You and I Were
Young Maggie.” She also de
scribed the method of soap mak
ing by our ancestors.
James McComb told the story
of his 10-day toui’ with the
Junioi* Farmers on their bus
trip to the States.
the
the
led
the
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’•KING OF PAIN
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a
of
1,200 Attend
Rink. Opening
Last Thursday night was
big night in the Village
Lucan when the artificial rink
was officially opened for
season, Over 1200
present to see the
bines defeat the
Ball Junior’ 9-1 in :
hockey game.
The arena was <__
the Rev. J. F. Wagland of the
Anglican Church. Erwin Scott,
chairman of the arena control
board and chairman of the dedi
cation ceremonies, officiated.
Pre-game speeches were made
by Tory Gregg, secretary-man
ager of the W.O.A.A.; Jack
Park, sports editor of The Free
Press, and Ken Ellis, sports
director foi’ CFPL, London. The
last two speakers hoped they
would live long enough to see
the youtli of London enjoy an
arena such as Lucan has. Though
a previous engagement prevent
ed Reeve Corbett being at the
opening he did speak later on.
The Lucan Combines consisted
of players.from Ilderton, Zurich,
Dashwood, Exetei’ and Lucan. To
distinguish them from the Lou
Ball Juniors, who were clad in
green, the Combines all wore the
Dashwood uniforms. The Com
bines did their big scoring in
the first period with five goals.
London got one in the second
period and the Combnes four in
the last period.
Fox* weeks tickets have been
sold on two big draws to be held
November 13 and December 9.
Tliurday night’s draw resulted as
follows: $500 Saving Bond, Don
Cobean, Timmins, Ontario; $300
R. C. Harrison, Petrolia, and
$200, Bob Riddell, of Thorndale,
one of Lucan’s hockey players.
' The draw on December 9 .will
include three more bonds, $1000,
$500 and $300, and will also
include refrigerator, radio
record player, power lawn
mower, vacuum cleaner, cedar
chest, Mixmaster, chest of silver
and _ _ _ ’
Boy Found
the
> fans were
Lucan Com-
London Lou
an exhibition
dedicated by
pop-up toaster.
and
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At Variety Night
The Novembei’ meeting of the
Women’s Institute was held in
the Community Memorial Centre
on the afternoon of November
13..
There was a splendid attend
ance and roll call was answered
by “An interesting place visited
during the summer.” From the
places named it was apparent
that Lucan W.I. members didn’t
stay home all summer.
The report was given on the
Variety Concert staged last Fri
day and sponsored by the W.I.
Counting money from tickets
sold on the prize quilt, the net
proceeds will exceed $150. A
donation of $15 was voted to
the Public Library and $10 to
the Children’s Aid. Members
were appointed to secure in
formation on the the cost of
trees for the river flats; the
possibility of having a warning
light placed’ on the street
posite the arena, and the
of footlights for the stage.
The Christmas dinnei’
postponed till some time
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January. Mrs. Wes Hodgins gave
a splendid report on the recent
W.I. Convention held in London.
A duet by Mrs. S. Chown and
Mrs. T. D. Orme, accompanied by
Miss Reta Chown, was enjoyed
by all.
. Mrs. Dave Park introduced
guest speaker, Mrs. Edith Wal
lace, of the Children’s Aid, who
gave a most interesting talk on
the origin and workings of the
Children’s Aid. At the end of her
address members were given the
opportunity of asking questions.
Besides the $10 donation, mem
bers decided to also donate the
I at the
Children’s
White Gifts collected
Christmas party to the <
Aid.
Mrs. Wes Atkinson,
convenor, and her
served refreshments,
half hour was spent.
as lunch
assistants
A social
Happy Hostess Club
The fifth meeting of the Happy Hostess Club was held at
the .home of Mrs. Fj’anlc Hovey
Thursday night.
Party’1
Planning a
....... was the topic of the
meeting. Discussions were held
on party themes, decorations
entertainments. A practice
introductions followed.
Lucan Ladies
Take Bus Trip
Once again thirty-three_ mem
bers of
friends
worries,
families _ . .. _
This time they went to the To
ronto Wintei’ Fail’ and Ice Ca-
pades. At 7:30 a.m. with a
wave and a cheer to a few early
rising off-spring and papas, they
were off.
Arriving in Toronto at 11:30,
they went directly to the Fair
which gave them ample time to
see the various displays
the afternoon performance
they all enjoyed.
The highlight of the whole
trip, however, was the Ice Ca-
pades which just thrilled, every
one, particularly those who had
never seen the Ice Capades be
fore.
At 3:40 a.m. a tired, but still
peppy, crowd of females came
back to Lucan, announcing theii’
arrival with a loud blair of
horns., and noise-makers.
Yes — but well satisfied
bad received full value for
money.
and
cares and
and o
the Lucan W.I.
forgot theii’
household duties
and went “a-tripping.!
Granton C.G.I.T.
The Granton C.G-I.T. meeting
was' held last Tuesday with th*?
president,* Darlene Tuttle* in.
charge. Scripture lesson and
study were tahen by Miss Leslie
and Miss McComb. Plans were
made for n skating party to. >e
held November IX at the St.
Mary’s Arena.
Granton Service
Granton churches united in a
Remebrance Day service Sunday,
November 9 in St. Thomae
Church. The Rev. H. W, Snell,
of St. Thomas, had charge of
the service and was assisted by
Rev. G. Raymer.
Members of both choirs, under
the direction of Mrs. W. R.
Clatworthy and Mrs. W. W. Gib
son, had charge of the music.
Mrs. M. McGrady was the
ist. Memorial wreaths
placed at the altar.
A special collection of
$20 will go towards the up-keep
of the Memorial Park, undei- the
direction of the Granton W.I.
There will be skating every
Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 for
ladies and pre-school children at
the Lucan arena.I
Turkey
The
again
Turkey
Stanley _
Decembei’ 17, with admission
fifty cents and three free games.
It is hoped that all will support
the Lions Club that is doing so
much for the village.
solo-
were
over
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The Ladies* Guil4, of Holy
Church, will hold theii' annual
bazaar and tea in the Parish
Hall Saturday afternoon, No-
vember 22.
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Brother-In-Law Dies
Sympathy is extended to Mrs.
Earl Young, whose brother-in-
law, Mr. John Johnston, of Ster
ling, passed away in St. Joseph’s
Hospital, London, Thursday. Six
weeks ago while visiting with
Mr, and Mrs. Young, he suf
fered a stroke and nevei’ rallied.’ '' inFuneral service was held
Toronto Monday, November 17.
were
fully
and responsibility! He probably won’t admit
keen...
alert... brimful with a sense of accomplishment
Visit County Home
Mrs. T. A. Hodgins and Mrs.
Harold Corbett accompanied Mr.
Corbett to a committee meeting
at the County Home, Strathroy,
’Wednesday, bjovember 5. They
had a most interesting trip
through the grounds and build
ings. They met and chatted with
two Lucanites, Miss McKenzie,
who is still very badly crippled,
and Mrs. Whimp, who is over
90 years old.
Bingo
Lucan Lions Club
planning theii’ annual
Bingo to be held in the
Opera House Wednesday,
17, with
CARTON
before
which
loud blair
Tired!
they
their
Personal Items
Her many Lucan friends
most sorry to hear that Mrs. B.
Stanley’s car accident ovei’ a
yeai’ ago made it necessary for
hei’ to sell her home on Market
street. An auction sale of her
household effects was held Satur-
da, Novembei’ 8. Mrs. Stanley is
still in St.
don.
One of
composed
lane, Mrs.
Bawden and Miss Lina Abbott,
had a dinner and theatre party
in London on Friday.
Tliirteen-year-old Danny Par
kinson, of Bryanston, missing
from his home for a week, was
located on the farm of William
P u m f r e y, Camden Township,
who became suspicious the lad’s
stories were false, and notified
the police. ,
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Has
kett received word this week
that they have a new grandson,
born in Winnipeg November 11,
to Mr. and Mrs. Calvin I-I. Has
kett. The parents lived fox’ many
years on Alice street, Lucan,
Many farmers in the Lucan
area' are out of water and are
having to carry it long distances.
Miss Hattie Hodgins, not only
attended the W.I. Meeting last
Thursday, but also the hockey
game at night. Though still on
crutches she is most thankful to
be able to attend some of
village activities again.
A miscellaneous shower
Mrs. Tom Pye, of London,
former Evelyn Moore, was held
at the home of Mrs. Kenneth
Garrett. Music was provided by
Anna Westman, Mrs. L. Hardie
and Mrs. Parnell.
Mr. Alf Dickins, of London,
has found it necessary to sell his
home. He is having an auction
sale of his household effects on
Tuesday, November 18.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Corbett
attended the Warden’s banquet
held in the Knox Presbyterian
Church, Goderich, on Thursday,
Novembei’ 13.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Crocker, of
Essex, were Friday night guests
of Mrs. Muriel Donaldson. They
went to Stratford on Saturday
for the weekend.
Mrs. Mel Culbert was suffic
iently recovered from her recent
sick spell as to attend the W.I.
bus trip to Toronto last Friday.
Helen Norrie was a guest of
Joyce Morgenroth’s for the week
end.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Ankers,
Linda and their- new baby boy,
spent the weekend with Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Hodgins.
Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Rev
ington attended the Winter Fair
on Monday.
Mrs. Seali and hex’ daughter,
Mrs. Brown, are visiting the
former’s daughtei’ in Sarnia.
Mrs. Irwin Scott, Mrs. Fred
Simpson, Mrs. Emily Tomes and
Mrs. Wes Revington attended
the triple funeral at Brinsley on
Saturday.
Mr. Wilbert Revington and
his grandson, Glen Revington,
spent last weekend in Toronto
attending the Winter Fair.
Mr. _and Mrs. Clarence Hardy
past
Hospital, Lon-
bridge clubs,
T. C. McFar-
Lucan’s
of Mrs.
H. S. Stanley, Mrs. G.
and
on
Tax Rate Down
With prices dally sharing
the cost of living ever higher,
the Village of Lucan has done
what few municipalities have
been able to do, lowered the tax
rate one-half mill,
and
were Toronto visitors this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Garrett
family spent Sunday with Mr.
and Ms. F. Garrett.
Mrs. Coates, of Exeter, spent
Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Bob
Coleman, and Mr. Coleman.
Mrs. K. Egan, who has had a
severe attack of flu, was able to
be out to church on Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Hardy, who has
beexx visiting her daughter and
new grandson in Nova Scotia,
has returned home,
Mr. and Mrs. Richard H.
of Toronto, spent a few
with the former’s sister,
Porter and Miss G. Neil.
and
Neil,
days
Mrs.
Visiting Sunday
On Sunday, November 16, 14
members of the Steward Board
of the Lucan United Churcn
called on every member of their
congregation.
Arriving back at the church
at 6>. p.m. they were served a
hot dinnei’ by group leaders of
the W.A. and their helpers. As
they ate they chatted over theii’
experiences during the after
noon which they all enjoyed.
Granton United W.A.
Mrs. K. Garrett was hostess
for the Granton United Church
W.A. October meeting. Pesident
Mrs. N. Gunning was assisted in
the -worship period by Mrs. W.
Rodd.
An- instrumental was given by
Ruthie Garrett. Miss Marie Dun
lop and Mrs. L. Parnell gave a
piano duet. Miss Vera Morley
gave an interesting travel talk
on a teacher's bus trip she took
to Vancouver and Hollywood.
Lucan Skating Club
On Tuesday evening, Novem
ber 18, the Lucan Skating Club
met at the arena from 5 to 7
for their first lesson in figure
skating, directed by Mrs. Law
rence, of London, formerly of
the Windsor Skating Club. Any
one in Lucan or community in
terested in joining the club con
tact Mrs. George or Mrs. Paul.
You’ll find him about 20 years of age
trained and full of the zest for flying ..
to you he feels a pride in doing his duty
being prepared to defend freedom
obvious he does
be a
in
but it’s
ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE
'“I went aircrew because, more than anything
else, I wanted to fly — and I felt I’d get more
flying and experience in the Air Force . . .
Jets? , . . yes, they’re easier to fly. . . Sorry,
I can’t describe the feeling to you, but there’s
fust nothing like being up there . . . 35,000
feet ... in a world of your own «in a jet
that’s — well — your baby . .
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