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THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 18, 1952 ik
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Lucan News
Vesper Service
Lucan C.G.I.T. members held
their national Christmas vesper
service in the United Church
Sunday evening, December 14.
The service was led "by C.G.I.T.
leader, Mrs. Charles Corbett,
and president Elva Young.
Scripture passages were read
by Gladys Bond, Martha Rum-
in<sll and Laverne George and a
Christmas story was read by
Miss Joy Dossie. The candle
lighting service was led by Mar
garet Neil, Beth Watson,
lene Revington, Helen
and Audrey Whitehead.
Hodgins gave the
dedication.
Men’s Club
The Lncan Men’s
Mr. Harold Whyte’s
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Club under
group held
their December' meeting in the
United Church parlours last
Wednesday evening. The guest
speaker was the Rev. J. F. Wag
land of the Anglican Church,
who spoke on Credit Union.
Mrs. Jim Blair, of Exeter, who
has been holidaying at the coast,
visited with Mr. and Mrs. John
Blair on Sunday.
New Books
Recently
E. M.
Irene
Haskett
for
Mi’S. T. A. Hodgins,
Cook, Mrs. George,
Coursey and Mr.
purchased new
the public library,
librarian with her
Crediton
By MRS. J. WOODALL
Mr. Clayton Sims is a patient
in St. Joseph's Hospital, London.
Mrs. Rodney Bowman, of
Windsor, spent a few days last
week with her father, Mr. E.
Oettinger.
Miss Sarah Gibson, of London,
is visiting with hex* sister, Mrs.
W. Oestreicher, and Mr. Oest-
x eicher.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Dale, Donald
and Ted,
over the weekend with Mr. and
Mrs.
of Brampton, visited
F. W. Clark.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Haist,
of Fenwick, spent Thursday
with Mrs. H. Finkbeiner.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Morlock,
of Galt, spent the weekend with
their parents here.
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Christmas Party Held
By^Crediton Groups
Over 60 members and visitors
attended the annual Christmas
connection
meeting
with the
of the Wo-
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Centralia
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The county
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December 16 with her December
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party in
December
men’s Association and Mission
ary Society of
Church.
The Sunday School auditorium
was beautifully decorated for
the Christmas season. Presidents
of the two societies conducted
short business periods. Members
voted to donate $50 to M. and
M. Fund and $100 to the Board
of Stewards.
The program was led by Mrs.
R. Motz and included carol sing
ing; Scripture readings by Mrs.
J. Mawliinney, Mrs. E. Lam
port, Mrs. W. Mack and Mrs. G.
Hill; vocal solo by Mrs. J,
Bishop and a reading by Mrs.
Earl Neil. A social time followed
and gifts were exchanged.
Hostesses for tlip
were Mrs. G. Zwicker,
Lawson, Mrs. F. Kerr
W. Clark, Mrs. E.
Mrs. J. Galloway and
Woodall.
the United
afternoon
Mrs. E.
Mrs. F.
Lamport,
Mrs.J.
Crediton Institute
Christmas Meeting
The Crediton Women’s
stitute held the Christmas meet
ing in the Council Chambers
with a good attendance. Roll
call was responded to by naming
a childhood memory of Christ
mas,
Plans were made for catering
to the Stephen Federation ban
quet to be held January 21. Do
nations were received for the
Children’s Aid Society in Gode
rich.
Mrs. J. Wade presided for
program whexx "The origin of
Christmas Carols’’ was presented
by Mrs. I. Finkbeiner. Several
carols were sung and readings
were given by Mrs. N. Schenk,
Mrs. E. Finkbeiner and Mrs.
Gordon Morlock. A vocal solo
was givexi by Mrs. J. Bishop and Mrs. - - - -
piano solo,
gave the Christmas message
An exchange of gifts followed
and lunch was served by Mrs.
William Smith, Mrs. N. Schenk,
Mrs. L. Wein, Mrs. A. Wein,
Mrs. G. Morlock ' and Mrs. E.
Finkbeiner.
In-
E. M. Fahrner played a
Mrs. J. R. Butler
An nual School Concert
Has Large Attendance
A crowd of over 400 filled the
newly c on vert e d Community
Centre Friday evening when the
pupils of Crediton School Area
presented their Christmas con
cert. Several choruses and carols
were sung by the entire group
and many drills, dialogues and
exercises, also solos by different
pupils, were presented.
All showed marked talent and
reflected, great credit on train
ing received from the teachers,
Mrs. Molitor, Mrs. F. Morlock
and Miss Symon. Mr. A Amy, of
Exeter, secretary of the School
Area, carried out the duties of
chairman.
Mrs. Martha Wilson
Dies In Crediton
Following an illness of seve
ral months, Mrs. Martha Ann Wilson, widow of the late Ro
bert Wilson, Lobo, passed away
Monday morning at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. R.
Crediton in
year.
She was a
the United
women’s organizations
church. Mrs. Wilson had spent
several years at the home of
her daughter and during that
time she made many friends in
this community.
Surviving besides Mrs. Hill
(Leona) are Mrs. E. Faulder,
■(Alvina) of Brinsley; Mrs. Alva
Gray
ship,
and
and
was in Melrose Cemetery.
Hill, in
hei’ eighty-ninth
faithful member of
Church and the
of the
(Rose), of London town-
and three sons, Vernon
Elmer, of Lobo township,
Czar, of Byron. Interment
Report On
Crediton East
By MRS. W. MOTZ
Charles Dauphin
Dies Of Heart: Attack
Charles Dauphin,
of the Staffa Feed mill, died
suddenly at lxxs place of business
on December 10
attack.
Mi*. Dauphin
Staffa for about
had previously lived i
ham and Teeswater.
He was a member
Anglican Church, the
Legion, Lions- Club
Masonic Lodge.
He served with the
in World Wai* II and
prisoner of war for
years.
Surviving besides his wife,
the former Lois Adams, of Wing-
liam, are his mother, Mrs. R. C.
Dauphin, of Ridgetown, and
three small children, Billy, Julie
Ann and Barbara Lynn,
brother, Bill, was killed
World War II.
The funeral service, under
auspices of the Canadian Legion
and Masonic Lodges of Wingham
and Teeswater, was conducted
by the Rev. H. L. Parker and the
Rev. Alex Nirnrno from the
Currie funeral home, Wingham,
in
of -the
Canadian
and the
R.C.A.F.
. was a
over four
A
in
the
weekend guest
her sister, Mr.
Hicks.
Earl Hodgson,
of Ridgetown, were Sunday visiv
ors with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd
Hodgson,
Miss Margaret Cook left on
Wednesday of last week for
Phoenix, Arizona, where she will
spend the winter.
Mr. George Godbolt was in St.
Joseph’s Hospital, London, for a
few days last week for X-Rays,
He returned to his home Satur
day and has the best wishes of
his many friends for improved
health,
Mr. and Mrs. Wellington .Skin
ner, visited Sunday with Mr, and
Mrs. J, Heywood in Elimville.
Mr. and Mrs, C. Morley and
Mary Anne and Mr. Charles Hod
gins were Sunday visitors with
Mr. and Mrs. K. Hodgins.
Mr. N. Wilson has purchased
the property of the late
Arthur Brooks and with
Wilson and family will move
into their home in the
Mr.
Mrs.
on Sunday. Interment was
Whigham Cemetery.
Saintsbury Sr. WA
Names Mrs. Davis
Mrs. H. Davis, Saintsbury,
was named to head the St.
Patrick’s senioi’ W.A. fox* the
coining yeai’ at a meeting held
Wednesday afternoon -last week.
Rev. M. Griffin addressed the
ladies briefly and conducted in
stallations.
During the business portion of
the meeting, reports read show
ed that all obligations had been
met and several substantial«do
nations made by the group. A
bale was sent to the central
rooms in London; $10 to the
Mohawk Institute at Brantford;
$8 to the budget and $20 for
the rector’s travelling expenses
was forwarded. Also packed was
which will cloth one
St. Paul’s school, in
a bale
pupil at
Alberta.
Other i
coming ;
president,
president,
secretary,
honorary
Davis;
SOB J teALl tL
H. Carroll;
E. Greenlee;
Kooy.
Personal Items
Dinner guests with Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Dickins Thursday eve
ning were Mr. and Mrs. E. At
kinson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Davis,
Mr. and Mrs. M. McDonald,
and Mrs. H. Carroll and Mr.
Mrs. H. Davis.
Mrs. F. Davis spent the
week at the home
Mrs. M. Elston.
Mr. and Mrs. J.
and Mrs. I-L Davis _ .
Mrs. E. Greenlee were Saturday
evening guests at the home
Mr. and Mrs. R. Greenlee.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dobbs,
Exeter, nd Mr. and Mrs. M.
Elston and Sheila were Sunday
evening dinner guests with Mrs.
F. Davis and Mr. and Mrs. H.
Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. O.- Dale,
on, were Sunday guests
Mr. and Mrs. J. Baker.
Miss Marlene Cliffe, of Lon
don, visited Thursday with Mr.
and Mrs. William Motz.
Mrs. M. Gibb, Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Darling and Jimmie,
Exeter spent Sunday with ME
and Mrs, R. Motz.
Mr. and Mrs. R.
Ronnie and Mr. and .. . __„
Darling, of Exeter, spent Monday
in London.
of
Motz
Mrs. Fred
an<l
See the Coutts “Train” at
TIIE TIMES-ADVOCATE
officers named for the
year were: Honorary
, Mrs. Griffin; vice
Mrs. H. Carroll;
Mrs. M. McDonald;
treasurer, Mrs. F.
; treasurer, Mrs. E. Atkin-
extra cent treasurer, Mrs.
’; birthday box, Mrs.'
organist, Mrs. T.
of Mr.
Dickins,
and Mr.
Mr.
and
past
and
Mi.
and
of
of
H.
Lon-
witli
near
future. Mr. and Mrs. A. Proctoi,
present occupants, will make
their future home in London.
Miss Arlene Skinner was a
weekend guest at the home of
her friend, Miss Jean Pridham,
in Mitchell.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Godbolt
and Maxine, Mr. and Mrs. K.
I-Iodgins, Mrs. C. McCurdy, Mrs.
J. Essery, Mrs. F. Horne, Mrs.
George Chaffe, Mr. Earl Haist,
Misses Arlene Skinner, Mary
Margaret Essery, Donna and
Marina Bowden motored to Sar
nia Sunday evening to attend
the Christmas service at Devine
St. United Church. Following the
service they were invited to the
home of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Pen-
of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Pen
warden where they were pleas
antly entertained.
Miss Doreen Proctor, of Lon
don, spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr.
tor.
A number
attended the
at the Fairfield school
evening.
The choir under the
ship of Mrs.
present their
"Dreams of Christmas,’
church Sunday evening.
John Wesley Hodge
Resident Of Kirkton
John Wesley Hodge, well-
known resident of Kirkton and
of the Anderson district, died
suddenly at his home iu Kirk
ton
had not been in the best of
health for the past three years,
his passing from a heart
was unexpected.
Mr. Hodge was born at
65 years ago, the son
late John Hodge and his
Martha Kane. He moved with
is parents to a farm on
Blanshard-Fullarton t o w n 1 i n e
neax’ Anderson, which continued
to be his home until his retire
ment .to Kirkton 15 years ago.
He was an active member of
Anderson United Church where
he was
tendent
moving
member
United
death.
Mr. Hodge is survived by
wife, the former Margaret
derson, to whom he was married
39 years ago. He also leaves one
daughter, Ethel, Mrs. Earl
Stephen, two brothers, William,
of Kirkton, and Waltei’ of To
ronto, and three sisters, Mrs.
Percy Sparling, London; Mrs.
Alexia Malcolm, of Wilton Grove,
and Mrs. “ “
Exeter,
vive.
The
ducted
Harold „ ________
made in Kirkton Union Ceme
tery. Pallbearers were John Mal
colm, Lorne and Alvin Hodge,
Graham and Humphrey Arthur
and Jack Anderson. Flower
bearers were ‘the nine members
of the Session of Kirkton United
Church together with John
Stephen and Howard Bearss.
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on Saturday, Although lie
seizure
Munro
of the
wife
the
Sunday School superin-
for many years. After
to Kirkton he was
of the Session of
Church there until
Wilfred Doupe, of
Six grandsons also sur-
from the
Christmas
village
concert
Friday
lead er-
IC. I-Iodgins will
cantata-pageant, isfmnei ” the
Christmas Program
For Centralia WMS
The December meeting of
W.M.S. of Centralia
Church,
this week was opened by musi
cal selections by Mrs. Ken Hod
gins.
Mrs. Gates was leader
Mrs. George > Hicks and
Murray Elliot read the Christmas
Story. A duet by Eleanor Hod
gins and Karen Essery was
enjoyed and Keith Hodgins,
Baden Sholdice and Wayne Greb
portrayed the Three Wise Men.
A Christmas story was read
by Mrs. Hicks and Mrs. Lorne
Hicks was in charge of the
business. Lunch was served by
Mrs. Cecil Skinner, Mrs. John
McAlister, Mrs. Lloyd Hodgson
and Mrs. Murray Elliot.
the
of Centralia United
held Tuesday evening
and
Mrs.
Keep cattle away from loose
or peeling paint If it contains
lead. It’s just as dangerous as
fresh paint to the cattle that
lick it.
Christmas Dinner
at
Monetta Menard's
Treat yourself to generous servings of a delicious old-
fashioned Christmas dinner, prepared under Monetta’s per
sonal supervision, in a friendly Yuletide atmosphere!
barrels of
his
of laughs . .
you dine-and-dance your
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funeral service was con-
on Tuesday by the Rev.
Anderson and interment
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Thames Road
By MRS. WILLIAM RHODE'
is a pa-
Hospital,
commun-
Mrs. Lorne Passmore > and in
fant son, Paul Edwin, returned
home fro m Miss Balantyne’s
Nursing Home, Exetch’, on Dec
embei’ 3 - (intended for last
week).
Miss Margaret Bray of London
spent the weekend with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bray.
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Pfaff and
Shirley of Crediton visited re
cently with Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Jeffery.
Mrs. Gordon Stone is able to
be out after having been quite
sick with jaundice.
Mr. William Jeffery
tient in Westminster
London.
The sympathy of the
ity is extended ' to Mrs. Nelson
Clarke and family in the death
of the late Mr. Nelson Clarke
The sympathy of the commun
ity is extended to Rev. W. J.
and Mrs. Moores and family in
the death of Mrs. Moore’s bro
ther.
The annual Sunday School
concert will be held on Monday
evening, Decembei’
church basement at
Special Christmas
be held at Thames
Church on Sunday, December 21.
At the morning service, the Rev.
W. J. Moores will speak on
"Quietness of Bethlehem”.
In the evening the choir will
present a cantata, "The New
Born King”. Colored slides en
titled "Christmas Blessings”, will
be shown.
22, in the
8 p.m.
services will
Road United
Loads
fun as
way into the new year at our
gala party. Austin Carter,
orchestra and gala show will
provide sparkling entertainment.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW!
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Gifts - 50c to $199.50
Like you see on farm sale bills
Numerous To Mention.
Articles Too
BUT —
We try to make you welcome to come in and browse
around.
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If you don’t see what you are looking for, don’t be
afraid to enquire. We might have just what you
want.
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At this time, like everyone else, we would like to
take first opportunity to wish you oAe and all
sincere
MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
The Robertson*s
AND STAFF
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e Chairman, Commissioners and all of Hydro’s
The Commission also take this opportunity to ex
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suppliers, technicians and men and women of
labor whose co-operation has contributed in great
measure to the speedy development of new power
thousands of employees throughout the Province
join with the Municipal Systems in wishing you
the compliments of the Season.
2ND. VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHAIRMAN
1ST. VICE-CHAIRMAN
May this Christmas Season be bright and merry
and may the New Year bring good health, happi
ness and prosperity.
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