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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-02-12, Page 11Page It ' Comments About Clandeboye By MBS. C. J, l’ATON Mrs. T. Collins was hostess at her home on Wednesday when the ladies of the Upited Church held a quilting bee. Mr. Neil McRann returned from Toronto where he has been racing and training his horses. He expects to return again in a few days. The members of the W.A. of St, James’ Church were enter­ tained on Wednesday afternoon when the members of the W.A. of Holy Trinity held their meet­ ing in the Parish Hall with Mrs. Cooper of Stratford as the guest speaker. Miss Joan Simpson and her guest, Miss Joyce Porter, of Sar­ nia, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Simpson. Mr. Henry Belling is ill at home of his daughter, Mrs. don Young. Mrs. McDonald is visiting daughter, Mrs. Douglas Hind­ marsh. Mrs. B. Hay ter was removed from St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lon­ don, by Haskett's ambulance of Lucan, to her home on Monday afternoon. She had been a pa­ tient in the hospital for several weeks. She suffered a hip. Mr. and ths El- her fell in broken Mrs, her home shoulder and and Richard Manus and family moved on day from the apartment of H. Pyke to one of the Mc- Fri- Mr. new houses on Highbury Ave., Lon­ don. Mr. Harry Tilbury of Denfield underwent an operation at St. • Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Thursday. The members of St. James’ Church gave $27 as their con­ tribution towards the Flood Re­ lief Fund for the people in need in England and Europe. Mr. Billie Lee is still a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, suffering from underwent an weeks ago. Mrs. Andrew fering from pleurisy. She the misfortune to fall, which caused a broken rib a few days ago. At the United Church, the minister, the Rev. E. M. Cook, will have a special service on Ash Wednesday each Wednesday Lent. Private Fred tioned at Camp Measles and mumps have keeping some of the children of the village confined indoors. Elson Bezzo, son of Mr. and MrB. Bezzo, has been suffering with pneumonia. pneumonia, operation Thompson is He four suf- had at 8 p.m. and evening during Bezzo is Borden. sta- been this Con- Mrs. William Connor Marks 90 Years A former resident of community, Mrs. William nor, celebrated her ninetieth birthday in Windsor on Sunday with her four daughters, . (Gla­ dys) Mrs. Harkness, of Hunts­ ville; (Jessie) Mrs. Frank Lewis, of Biddulph township; (Annie) Mrs. Ed Willard, of Mt. Hope, and Windsor, resides. She is late Mr. husband, William Connor, died a few years ago. They lived in Centralia for several years and United active, enjoys (Verna) with Mrs. Burgie, whom she of now the and daughter of Mrs. Dixon. the Her were members of the Church there. She is very sews a great deal and life. dis- “Prop Forum Discusses Borrowed Money The Hillcrest Farm Forum cussed “Borrowed Money- or Pitfall?”. In the last seven years a re­ port is that 90 per cent of mon­ ey borrowed was for farm imple­ ment trucks only, three per cent for livestock. The forum thought that due to the shortage of efficient hired help, farmers were forced to buy expensive farm machinery and borrow money to pay for it. The members felt it is good business to buy for cash—but not to bor­ row money to buy a car—better buy a small truck and use it. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Simpson were host and hostess on Mon­ day evening. The group enjoyed the usual card games after lunch. . The next meeting will be on February 16 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sigsworth. On February 17 the soils com­ mittee will meet in Memorial Centre, Lucan, at 2 p.m. Mr. Harry Tilbury, who under­ went an opertion in St. Joseph’s Hospital last week, is progress­ ing favorably. Nir. and Mrs. Jack Elson and family have returned to Lucan. Mr. Elson lias -secured a position at the Centralia Airport. '■ Used Car & Truck Parts AND ACCESSORIES Tires, Batteries, Wheels, Etc. We buy scrap metals all kinds. Cash in on that scrap now. Prices are high. of Glenn’s Auto Wreckers Phone 418-M Exeter THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 12, 1953 CLG.I.T. Study Aid Old Lucanite Guest Of Honor Mr. John Middleton, who for a number of years was a resi­ dent of Alice Street, Lucan,was one of the guests of honor at a joint birthday celebration and fowl dinner held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Middleton recently. January 31 is Mrs. Middleton's birthday and Febru­ ary 8 Mr. Middleton’s birthday, when he will be 83 years old- Mr, Middleton has lately returned from a most enjoyable trip to Florida with his son, Alvin, and family, of London. Some 20 members enjoyed the family get- together, fowl dinner and birth­ day cakes. Lucan And District News Electric Bus Real 'Speeder Many call the Orme, uncle of Dr. T, D, Orme, printed the local paper in a shop where the Anglican Church now stands and ran a stage to Lon­ don. In the January 15, 1953 issue of Electrical News and Engineer­ ing appears in the 60 Years Ago column news: “Mr. of the line, „ „ , looked into the matter, is about to give an order for an electric bus capable of accommodating the passengers and freight traf­ fic of the entire line. The cost is estimated at $2,000. A stor­ age battery and a 6-horse power motor will supply the power. It is expected that the route, a distance of 17 miles, will be covered in less than two hours”. Little did Mr. Orme ever dream those same 17 miles would be covered daily in a few minutes by Lucan residents living in the village and working in London. Lucanites can still days when Mr. J. re- w. this interesting item of . J. W. Orme, the owner London and Lucan stage after having thoroughly Former Warden Add resses W.A. In the absence of the dent, Mrs. Sheridan Revington, the vice-president, Mrs. Alex Young, presided at the Febru­ ary meeting of the Church W.A.' held in the church parlors Wednesday, February 4. During the business session Mrs. John Park displayed the lace cloth, trays and large mat recently purchased. In prepara­ tion for next fall’s bazaar, was agreed shower at Mrs. Bert pointed to bazaar knitting. Mrs. Edgar McFall’s group had charge of the program and refreshments which Owing to the illness of Mrs. McFalls, Mrs. Murray Hodgins took over. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Warner Mc­ Roberts. A solo by Mrs. T Thompson was accompanied Miss Reta Chown. The guest speaker Harold Corbett who municipal affairs and lems confronting a council. He advised citizens to attend coun­ cil meetings and hear for them­ selves what was going on. spoke of the wonderful operation existing "between local Board of Education the council should be their local Mr. Corbett by-laws: Peddlers, Parking, Fire-arms. The story behind each of these by-laws was both interesting and and instructive. to have the next Thompson purchase presi- United it an apron meeting, was ap- wool for followed. Bert I by Mr. on was spoke the prob- He co- the and and that children taught more about council. In closing, ; told of five Lucan Building, Livestock, Parking, Anglican W.A. The Anglican W.A. met in the Parish Hall, Wednesday, Febru­ ary 4, with the president, Mrs. Jack Murdy, in the chair. She was assisted in the devotions by Mrs. Harold Corbett and Mrs. Harvey Hodgins. The Scripture Lesson was read by Mrs. Helen Watson and Mrs. J. F. Wagland led in the Litany. A committee of the president, Mrs. Harold Corbett, and Mrs. T. C. McFar­ lane was appointed to meet with a committee from the United Church to complete arrange­ ments for the Day of Prayer, February 2O._ The next meeting will be held at the Rectory with Mrs. W. Haskett, Mrs. James Hodgins and Mrs. Bob Coleman as tesses. The guest speaker was W. R. Cooper, of Stratford, is Convenor of Deaneries, gave a splendid talk on W.A. work, followed by a question period which was continued after lunch. Members of St. James W.A., Clandeboye, were guests at the meeting. h os- Mr. and Mrs. Wes Revington and Mr. and Mrs.. Frank Hardy left Tuesday, February 3 for a motor trip to Florida. As Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Revington and Mr. and Mrs. Art McLean are already there, it will be quite a family reunion when they all meet in tho sunny south. A number from Lucan attend­ ed the annual A.Y.P.A. London and District Drama Fesival held Church, Febru- at Cronyfi Memorial London, Tuesday night, ary 3 and saw three splendid plays put on by A.Y.P.A. .groups from Cronyfi Memorial, All Saints and R e s s u r e c t i o n Chtti’ches. Crohyn Memorial, got the actress and Tommy Smith for the best actor, The award went to , Chris. Hall award for the best United Church Elects Officers At the annual United Church pot-luck supper held in the church parlors, the following officers were elected for 1953: Elders for a tliree-year term, Ivan Hearn, Robert Murray and Don Revington; Stewards, Ivan Stanley, Whyte church 1 church Lewis. Medway Farm Forum Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lewis were host and hostess for re­ view night of the Medway Forum. The splendid attendance enjoyed the progressive euchre and the lunch which followed. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. McCombs. of the United Edna Edythe girls Sunday leader, At a meeting C.G.I.T. in the basement, Miss R.N., and Mrs. instructed the Aid”, On with their Leslie, the C.G.I.T. Granton Church Wallis, Jermyn “Firstin afternoon, Miss Joan group at- tended a service in St. Thomas’ Church, where scripture readings were given by Sandra Bpatson and Amelia Westman. Rev. M. Griffin extended a welcome to the group and preached a special sermon on guidance. , Earl Haskett, H. W. and J. Alex Young; treasurer, J. Alex Young; secretary, Mrs. Clarence Irving Wallis, 87, fW Farmed Near Granton Funeral services for the late Irving Wallis, 87, who died suddenly in Granton Thursday, February 3, were held Saturday, February 7, with interment in St. Marys cemetery, Funeral service w as held in Granton United Church conducted by the Rev. G, E. Raymer, assisted by the Rev. A. E. Lloyd, of St. Thomas. The pallbearers were Stuart Keith, Ken Langford, Earl Kins­ man, Walker Wallis, John Waliis and Lloyd Wass. Flower bearers were T. E. Harlton, John Beat- son, Ches Gorvett, Charles Jones, William Lambert, Robert Raney, George Jameson and Bill Mon­ roe. Mr. Wallis was the son of the late James Willis and Abegail Walker and was the last mem­ ber of the family. Before re­ tiring he worked a farm on the edge of Granton. His wife was the late Elizabeth Wass. He is survived by four daughters and four sons, Mrs. Howard May (Elsie), of Brampton; Mrs. Wil­ liam Hoyle (Clara), of Tillson- burg; Edna Wallis, of Granton; Dorothy Wallis, London; Fred, Tillsonburg; Harold, Alton and Emerson, of Granton. Mrs. Dave Ashworth, of Lucan, is a niece. Ladies’ Night It was Ladies’ Night for the Lucan Lions Club last Tuesday night, February 3, at a dinner party held at Hooks’ Restaurant. Forty-nine Lucanites_ were pre­sent. * . Duty and man and gram was in charge of Lloyd Wright, CFPL, who presented a variety show. Each lady present was given a corsage and a cup and saucer. Guests were District De­ Ray Dennis, Mrs. Dennis; Art Galloway, St. Thomas, Mrs. Galloway. The pro­ of London, zone chair- Personal Items Miss Hattie Hod gins, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. E. L. Gibson, of Exeter, foi’ nearly a month, returned home Tuesday. Mr. Leslie Woodward, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. William Cante- Ion and family, of Woodstock, spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cantelon. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Westman, of Lucan were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vic Westman last Monday. Mr. Thomas Dickins, Corning, Sask., was the guest of honor at a birthday party last Wednes­ day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Davis. Among Die gimsts were Mr. man and of Lucan. At the day evening, it was decided, be­ ginning March 1, that Don E. Chown, clerk treasurer, would be in his office in the local hydro building several week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles were recent guests of Mrs. ’ “ .. Mich. Mrs. Windsor stayed overI and returned with Mr. and Mrs. ' Lovey and Maxine who spent the weekend in Lucan. Mr. and Mrs. and family, of Kippen, guests of Mr. Gibson on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coleman spent Tuesday, February 3 with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Garrett where Mrs. Coleman was guest of honor at a birthday p*arty. Messrs. T. A. Hodgins, Alex Young and Charles Corbett are aftending the Good Roads’ con­ vention in Toronto* A junior choir is being organ­ ized in Holy Trinity Church of children 10 to 14 years of age. Pictures of the Royal Tour were shown in x the United Church, Monday, February 9. A dance, sponsored by the Lucan Figure Skating Club, was held in the Community Memor­ ial ary A was Thursday. About 50 men enjoyed an evening’s outifig followed by ‘refreshments. An adult skating party was held in the Lucan arena Sunday evening after 9 p.m. With fid children on the ice, the adults spent a most enjoyable evening and intend repeating next Sun­ day. and Mrs. Bob Cole- Mrs. William Dickens, council meeting Mon­ days a Windsor Mr. and Ralph Lovey, Cass City, Wilmer Jones _ - .. , were and Mrs. Irving Centre Wednesday, Febru- 11. six-hand euchre stag party held in the Masonic Hall on Holy Trinity Parish Hall was filled Monday night, February 2 when the movie “The Royal Tour” sponsored by the Ladies Guild was shown by Mr, Wilbert Stanley. During intermission, music was provided by Frank Egan and Frank and Helen Hardy. The London Insurance Company at the Township February 18, at annual report for losses due to lightning, $2,294 and to direct causes, $13,480. annual Township meeting of Mutual will be Hall, 2 p.m. 1952 showed the Fire held Arva. The Granton S.S. Officers The following are the officers of the Granton United Church Sunday School; Superintendent, Robert Elston, assistant, Morley Wass; secretary, Mrs. Earl M i d d 1 e t o n ; treasurer, Mrs. Beecher Hanson; teachers, Mrs. Kenneth Garrett, Mrs, W, Rodd, Mrs. Charles Gowan, Mrs. W- Lambert, Rilla Gowan, Roy Gregory, Don Middleton, Mrs. Clare Westman, Rev. G. C. Ray- mey. Adult Bible Class: President, Earl Middleton, vice-president, Mrs. O. Newby; secretary­ treasurer, Mrs. Warner Gregory; teachers, Mrs. Frank Gollings, Mrs. Beecher Hanson, Arthur Baker Mrs. Beecher and William Nichol. Mrs. in St. minor home again. Harry McFalls, who was Joseph’s Hospital for a operation, is able to be ■ ■- Mr, and Mrs. K. P. Ellis and family, now of St. Thomas, were back in Lucan Saturday. 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