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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-04-09, Page 13•B ...I"-.. ... ..... .............................. Dr. G. Lyle Hodgins Word was received in Lucan of the death of Dr. G. Lyle Hodgins, OBE, one of Canada’s leading specialists of internal medicine. He passed away in his sixty-third year at Phoenix, Arizona, April 2, after a long illness. Before going to Van­ couver in 1920, Dr. Hodgins practised in Toronto for six years and Regina for one year. He was a pioneer in the medical field in Western Canada, establishing Vancouver’s first plipic. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ensley Hodgins, of Lucan, and attended the Lucan High School. Later, he graduated from the University of Toronto. He is survived by his widow, one son, and one daughter; also two brothers and one sister, T. A. Hodgins, of Lucan, Edward Hodgins, of Chicago, and Mrs. Birreil Schinbein, Vancouver. THE T1MES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL », 1953 Pm* u CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Lucan And District News kJ “u H. J. CORNISH & CO. Comments About Clandeboye By MRS. C. J. PATON H. J. Cornish, L. F. Cornish, D. Mitchell 294 DUNDAS ST. LONDON, ONT. WANT YOUR Mrs. Alice Stanley and her daughter, Mrs. C. Norton, of London, attended the morning service at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday. Their many friends were most happy to see Mrs. Stanley and Miss Hattie Hodgins able to take communion together after so many months hospital after their auto in Lucan a yeai* and a half ago. in the accident Husbands! Wives! Want new Pep and Vim? Thousands of couples are weak, worn-out, ex­ hausted solely because body lacks iron. For new vim, vitality, try Ostrex Tonic Tablets. Supplies iron you, too, may need for pep; supplemen­ tary doses Vitamin Bi. Introductory or “get- acquainted” size only 60tf. At all druggists. United Church W. A. The United Church W. A, met in the United Church Wednesday afternoon, April 1, with the president, Mrs. Sheridan Reving- ton, presiding. The guest speaker was Mrs. Orser, of Birr, who spoke on South America and conditions in and around Rio De Janerio. Mrs. Ivan Stanley’s group had charge of the program and refresh­ ments. Mrs. Joe Murray read the Scripture lesson. With Mrs. E. M. Cook at the piano, the follow­ ing members of the group pre­ sented the Easter Story skit: Mrs. Ivan Stanley, Mrs. Emer­ son Stanley, Mrs. Wilbert Stan­ ley, Mrs. R. Pitt and Mrs. Dave Park. The meeting closed with refreshments and a social hour.half The latest report from Mr. Hawkshaw, who underwent operation in St, Joseph’s 1 . Ed. : an Hos­ pital, is he is making satisfactory progress and will soon be home. 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Owners of GEHL Forage Har­ vesters Say: “It’s the best chop­ per of them all”... and remember, more farmers own Gehls than the harvesters of any other independ­ ent manufacturer. COME IN AND SEE THE GEHL JEH F FORAGE HARVESTER and New MOWER-BAR ATTACHMENT Dr. Allan Kitt Dies In Parry Sound Funeral services for Dr. Allan N. Kitt, of Sprucedale, formerly of Lucan, who died in St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital, Parry Sound, 'were conducted in Sprucedale United Church Saturday, Api’il 4, with interment in the son Memorial Cemetery, Ville. Born in Lucan, a son late Mr. and' Mrs. Thomas Kitt, he graduated from the Lucan High School and then went to Victoria College, where he ob­ tained hijs B.A. degree in 1909, He graduated from University of Toronto Medicad School in 1911 and after interning at St. Mich­ ael’s Hospital, practised at Byng Inlet for a short time. In 1914 he went to Whitney and was there until October 19 22 when he began a practise in Spruce­ dale. -In 1943 he assumed tem­ porary charge of Dr. Malkin’s office in Parry Sound, remaining there until he retired to Spruce­ dale in 1947, where he resided until his illness. He was a past maste r of Algonquin Masonic Lodge, Ernsdale, and an elder of Sprucedale United Church. He had been an active member of the school board and of various other organizations. Surviving are his widow, the former Kathleen Smythe, of Iroquois, and one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Holbrook, Edmonton. Hutchi- Hunts- Lucanito A Hero When the London, was Mr. Harold was one of gave chase caught him where they arrived. Mr. Cartwright has re­ ceived a letter of appreciation and thanks from Mayor Rush foi’ the part he played in the capture. Capitol Theatre, robbed March 26, Cartwright, Lucan, the two men who ■to the thief and at Richmond street held him till police Gehl self-unloading wagon and blower. Shower For Bride Mrs. Don Young was guest honor at a delightful shower the ladies of the Lucan Coffee Club at the home of Mrs. J. W. Smith on Wednesday last. She was presented with a coffee table to match table given her at a shower. Mrs. Clayton Mrs. Howard Black and Damm assisted the hostess with the refreshments. of by beautiful an end .previous Haskett, Mrs. L. BORLAND & WEST CENTRALIA . ONTARIO She can’t get out today, but she is taking advantage of the “Sale by telephone. Add up the dollars your telephone saves in bargains Holy Week Services Lucan's Holy Week Services drew large crowds all week. On Monday and Tuesday, Anglicans I who were unable to attend ser­ vice at St. James Church, Clande- boye, joined with the United Church in Lucan and enjoyed two splendid services. Tuesday night, Explorers and A.Y.P.A. girls and the women’s organiza­ tions filled the main part of the church. Ou Good Friday for the first time, the Anglicans held the three-hour service from 12 to 3 p.m. Many found it so very in­ teresting that they remained for the whole service and did not feel the time long. There were large attendances at communion services at both churches. you pick up. Think of the hours and effort it saves, too . k. how you can even “go places” without leaving the house. Your telephone serves you so many ways; no price can measure its Usefulness, THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA Anglican W. A.. The April meeting of Anglican W. A. was held at home of the president, Mrs. Jack Murdy, on Wednesday, April 1. Mrs. Murdy was assisted in the prayers by Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Beatson. Mrs. Harry Tilbury read the Bible lesson and Mrs. Erwin Scott led in the Litany. An invitation to attend the Explorer’s Tea on Monday, April 6 was read. The annual meeting to be held in London April 21, 22, and 23 was discussed and plans made for attending. Another cheerful letter was read from one of our shut-ins, Mrs. Ashworth, who hopes the weather will soon be mild enough for her to again get out. The May meeting will be held May ff. An invitation will be sent to the United Church W.M.S., the United Church Evening Auxiliary and St. James’ Church, Clandeboye, to join with the Lucan W.A. on that date when the guest speaker will bd Mrs. Jacolyn, of St. Marys. Hostesses were then appointed. The presi­ dent reported one quilt recently quilted and Mrs. nated quilt. Mrs. tary, i articles bale, most Of which Will be do­ nated by those at the meeting. The president then read the next chapter of the Study Book, ‘“thine Is The Glory,” which dealt with the missionary de­ velopment from 1912 to 1921. The hostesses who „ assisted Mi’S. Murdy were Mrs, Harvey Hodgins, Mrs. T. 0. McFarlane and Miss Lina Abbott. the the Coleman do- another beautiful crib Tilbury, the Dorcas secre­ read the long list of i needed for the June New School Planned Preliminary sketches for a new six-room school to replace the public school recently- burned in a $100,000 blaze, are being pre­ pared by Architect Charles H. Gillin, of London. The school will be all of one story, brick and steel construction and will be fire proof. It is hoped that tenders will be called and work begun at an early date so the problem of carrying on in tem­ porary quarters can be dispensed with. Hockey News At Walkerton on Tuesday, March 31, the Mildmay Monarchs defeated the to take the seven series Intermediate but on Thursday night, April 2, at Lucan the home team evened the series by an 8-2 victory. If Lucan fails to reach the top it won’t be from lack of support and enthusiasm. Strangers pass­ ing through the village might think St. Patrick’s Day is still being celebrated for and i many signs Cup”, ‘‘Help the Cup”, etc. Lucan Irish Six 4-1 lead in the best-of- for the W.O.A.A. “C” championship shamrocks appear on with such Six on the ‘‘Lucan Always on the Irish Six Bring green lettering store windows as “The Irish Top”, Home Junior Choir Holy Trinity Church had particularly large attendance Sunday evening. ~ may have been responsible for some, but the first appearance of the 16 members o.f the Junior Choir no doubt brought out many friends and relatives. They all looked very nice in their new surplices and caps and sang very sweetly. It is hoped in weeks to come they will relieve the Senior Choir often. a on Easter Sunday Cobleigh-Donaldsou The marriage of Mrs. Muriel Donaldson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Banting, of Lucan, and Mr. Harold Cobleigh, son of the late Mr. Roy Cobleigh and Mrs. Cobleigh, was solemnized quietly at the Lucan parsonage Saturday afternoon, April 4, by the Rev. E. M. Cook. The bride dressed in a gray suit with pink accessories and pink roses corsage, was attended by Mrs. Carl Crocker, also dressed in a gray suit. The best man was Jack Bayne. After a reception at the Knotty Pine Inn, Mr. and Mrs. Cobleigh left on a trip to New York. On their return they will re­ side on the groom’s farm 3 Lucan and Mrs. Cobleigh continue teaching Grades I II in the Lucan school. Prior to her marriage, children of all the rooms of public school presented Mrs. Donaldson with an end table,, sil­ ver plate and lamp. Second Line In Biddulph By MRS. H. ELSON near will and the the Mrs. F. Davis spent Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Fletcher, of Woodham. Easter guests in ity were: Mr. and Mrs. F. Norman, of Simcoe Mrs. R. Greenlee. Mr. and Mrs. C. with Mr. and Mrs. 1’011. j Mr. and Mrs. C. Atkinson and family with Mr. and Mrs. Her­ man Atkinson. Mr. Floyd Barker, of Windsor, with Mr. and Mrs. Lome Bar­ ker. Mr. and Mrs. J. Barker and Joan, Mr. and Mrs. 'Earl Green­ lee aiid boys and Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Davis and Heather with Mr. and Mrs. Heber Davis. Mr. and Mrs. H. Hamilton, of Ailsa Craig; and Mr. and Mrs. “ Hamilton, of Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. J. Turner. Mr. and Mrs. >M. McDonald and Joyce and Mrs. A. Caldwell, of Sheddon, spent last weekend visiting friends in Coldwater and Orillia. Miss Phuline Abbott and Ml’. L. Maguire speht the holiday at the home of Mr. ahd Mrs. M. Abbott and called to see Mrs. W. J. Davis and Ivan. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Latta and family were Sunday evening dinner guests with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Latta, of London. Mr. and Mrs. Doh Maguire and Leroy were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Atkinson. Mr. and Mts. Maurice McDon- aid and Ml’, and Mrs. Jack Dic­ kins visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Noels, Aylmer. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickins attended the StevenS-Hbyle wed­ ding at Dresden on Saturday at which Mrs. Dicldns was soloist. the com man­ Guilfoyle and with Mr. and Ings, London, Harry Car- E. Easter Guest Speakers Climaxing a week of services, Lucan United Church was filled to capacity Easter morning with extra chairs brought in to ac­ commodate the congregation. A number joined the church at the Friday evening service. Guest speakers during the week were Rev, T. Ralph Waugh, B.A., B.D., Lambeth; Rev. E. R. Stanway, M.A., B.A., London; Rev. Miriam Collins, B.A., Lon­ don; Rev. Morley Colling, B.Th., Strathroy; Rev. Andrew Boa, Em­ press Ave., London. Rev. E. M. in press Ave., London. Rev. E. Cook, B.Th., Lucan, was charge, Personal Items The Guild of Church is holding of home cooking basement on Saturday afternoon, April 11. Her many Lucan friends and relatives extend deepest sym­ pathy to Mrs. Beadle (nee Leia Culbert), of Stratford, whose husband’s funeral service was held Monday, April 6. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wilcox, John and Catharine, of Toronto, spent the weekend with Mrs. T. C. McFarlane. Mr. and Mrs. William Brown­ lee and family spent Sunday in St. Thomas, flie guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Lafferty and family. Mr, Lafferty has received another promotion and will now be manager of the largest of the three Singer stores in Hamilton. Mrs. H. A. Chown has been laid up for the past week with a severe attack of flu. Dana Culbert, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mel Culbert, had her tonsils removed at Victoria Hospital last Thursday. The Lucan Explorers are plan­ ning another coat hanger collec­ tion on Saturday, April 11. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Abbott and family. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Culbert and family spent Sunday in Stratford. Mr. Calvin been living moving back his furniture family are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Haskett. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Morgen- roth and family spent Sunday in Kitchener, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Houston. Mr, and Mrs. H. A. Mullins and family, of London, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins. Mrs. Earl Jeffrey and daugh­ ter, Dianne, of West Lome, spent the Easter weekend with Mr. and Mrs. L. Damm and family. Mrs. George Lacliie and family spent Good Friday with Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Smith. Rev. J. F. Wagland spent Mon­ day and Tuesday in Toronto with his mother, who underwent an operation recently. Mr. Gordon Peacock and fam­ ily of St. Marys spent Sunday with Mrs. William Sceli. Mr. and Mrs. Mel Culbert spent Easter with Mrs. G. Patrick, of London, coming home by Strat­ ford to pay their last respects to Mr. Beadle. Congratulations to Leading Seaman Billy Brownlee, who in­ stead of being sent to Korea, will sale on the Magnificent for Eng­ land, where lie will attend the Coronation. Mrs. M. Wildern and Miss Dorothy Wildern, of St. Cathar­ ines, are spending a few days with Mrs. T. O. Orme and Mur­ ray. Mr. E. Davis and family, of Ottawa, have moved into the house now owned by Mr. Harvey Hodgins and vacated at the death of Mr. Lusk. Mr. J. B. Ready, of Aylmer, has purchased the D. Ashworth store and has already taken over. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Whyte and David are on a motor to Halifax. Carol and Ruth Dobie holding Open House April 9 10 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mr. Sydney Banting and daughter, Mrs. Smith, who have been visiting Lucan relatives, left on Monday for their home in Manitoba. Easter visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Hodgins were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. W. Tate of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Dunsmore, of Lambeth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Banting. Mr. aiid Mrs. L. Lobsinger and family, of Sarnia, attended the family gathering at Mr. and Wilbert Revington's Easter day. In spite of threatening the Lucan Explorers held a successful tea in Church parlors on noon, Aprils. Being holding will not holding their April meeting in the auditorium of the Community Centre on Thursday, April 9. Mrs. William Brownlee,. 96, Who has been with her daughter in Toronto, was very seriously ill last week but latest reports say she is impreving, Holy Trinity a tea and sale in the church Haskett, who has in Winnipeg, is east again. Until arrives, he and his Easter of school interfere ti’ip are and Mrs. Sun- the Monday rain, very United ■ after* holidays in the with the W.I, the arena Easter Thankoffering Received At the April meeting of the W.M.S. of the Clandeboye United Church, the Easter Thankoffer­ ing was received. Mrs. T. Collins presided and opened the meeting with a hymn and Call to ship. The Easter the given. An invitation from the W.M.S. attend their ning of April 28 when Miss Ratz will be the speaker. Mrs. George Simpson offered her home for the May meeting. For the W. A. Rupert Williams honor of the late a two-minute served. The treasurer that ury The date be held in the Sunday School room. Mrs. Rupert Williams entertained the ladies and at the close of the meeting served re­ freshments. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Logan and Myrna Jane, of Thorndale, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Riehl. Veneta and Bobby, of Stratford, spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton. ■Mr. Neil McRann has returned home after spending most of the winter in Toronto. Mrs. McDonald, of Ailsa Craig, spent several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Douglas Hind­ marsh and family. Mr. Jack Northgrave, of Court­ land; Miss Mary Northgrave, of London; Mr. Billie and Miss Aggie Northgrave attended the funeral of their aunt, the late Mrs. Sarah Ann Burgess, on Saturday. Interment took place in Mars Hill Cemetery. The Easter service at St. James Church on Sunday with Holy Communion was taken by the rector, the Rev. J. L. Wag­ land. with special music by choir. The flowers placed in church were Murless in mother. Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Debbie, of Sarnia, spent Easter with the former’s brother Rupert and family. Sandra Wil­ liams returned with the Easter holidays. Mrs. Bowden, of spending some time daughter, Mrs. R. Schroeder family. At the Easter service of United Church on Sunday, minister, the Rev.» E. M. Cook, welcomed six members, Mr. and Mrs. McGowan, Mrs. C. Elson, Robert and Allen Tindall and Douglas Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Karen and Joan, spent Easter with Aimer Hendrie. The Davidson’s are drilling a well Hodgins. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Carter, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton attend­ ed the triple funeral of Mrs. Alvin Lewis and her daughters from the Stevenson funeral home, Ailsa Craig, to St. Mary’s Angli­ can. Church cemetery, Brinsley. o WEIGHED AT YOUR DOOR Howard Ferguson, District Representative TOP PRICES Missionary message Monthly Wor- from was was received of Parkhill to meeting the eve- meeting, Mrs. presided. In Queen Mary, silence was ob- a report the treas- gave $67 was added to following the ham supper, date of April 14 was the set for a crokinole party to given by memory ■< Riverside Poultry Co. 1236 TRAFALGAR ST., LONDON London 7-1230 Phone Collect 680-r-2 Hensail Malting Barley Contracts All our seed barley has been Ontario grown from Registered seed, Field Inspected last year for Purity and Smut Count. It will be well cleaned, graded, treat­ ed and put up in 2-bushel sacks. We assure you fast unloading with our new facilities in harvest time. Call and sign contract with us. We also have different varities Registered and Commercial No. 1 Seed Oats and Barley. Fleury-Bissel Farm Implements and repairs on hand. Dises, packers, cultivators, spring-tooth drags, plows and manure spreaders. Pedlar Stable Equipment and Roofing—steel or aluminum. Field Tile—orders taken and delivered. Scott’s Elevator LUCAN PHONE 63 Residence Phone 110 Downing, Chatham, and Mrs. S' Williams Wingham dUAUIY Mix CtiNCSSUlATE them for Exeter, with of Mr. of for Mr. Ward Mrs. Don Ankers and Barrie, spent Easter Ankers' parents, Mr. Harold Hodgins and Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cook and family, of Brantford, are spend­ ing a week with Mr. and Mrs. William Haskett. Mrs. C. F. Langford, of To­ ronto, is spending two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Casey. Mr. Jack Randall, R.C.A.F., of Clinton, spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Corbett. Mr. and family, of with Mrs. and Mrs. family. Mrs. Roy Hodgins, who was off work for a week with flu, is back in the bank again. Kenneth Harding, of Arva, has been engaged by the trustees of Ebenezer School to teach in their school for the coming year. Rev. G. C. Raymer conducted a reception service at the Gran­ ton United Church at which the following were received: Bruce and Beryl Nixon, Ronald and Donna Mills, Verna Dann, Mary Harltbn and Mrs. Jack Young- ston. Mr, and family, of with family. Robert servers vice at The Trinity attendance most bring Mr. spent and Mrs. Frank Hardy. Mi*. AlffOd Hodgins, Granton, spent Sunday with Miss Hattie Hddglns. Mrs. Fred Ford and Detroit, spent Easter Irene Coursey and Sunday morning, both Ralph acted as Mrs. On and at the communion ser Holy Trinity Chufdlu Sunday Church on of whom in their Lenten boxes. .Tames Edwards, Toronto, the weekend with Mr, School of Holy had a splendid Easter Sunday, remembered to FOR LARGE LITTERS AND LARGER PROFITS, FEED BRED SOWS THE NATIONAL FRESH-MIX WAY s the extra pigs in the litter which mean extra profits in hog raising,” says "Nat” — “and to get them., give the sow the right feed before she farrows. 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