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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-06-04, Page 11THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 4, 1953 Comments About Clandeboye By MRS. O. J. PATON Hear Radio Speaker Mrs. Alvin Cunningham enter tained the ladies of St. James’ Church on Thursday afternoon. The scripture reading and Litany were given by Mrs. Wagland and prayer by Mrs. Karl Flynn meeting build a cese of ©nation Mrs. duced Mrs. R. Neil, of St. Thom as, guest speaker. She is heard on a program on CHLO at 10:45 each Sunday known as “Lucille and Wilma”. Mrs. Andy Carter thanked Mrs. Neil for the splen did talk. Mrs. Jim Cunningham presided for the Guild meeting. Housewarming Party A group of friends met at the new home of Mr. and Mrs. H, Murless on Saturday evening to surprise and wish them peace and happiness. The evening was chilly outdoors but indoors, with the fireplace burning brightly, it •seemed a perfect setting for a party. With Mrs. J. H. Paton at the piano, the group sang “Bless This House” and “Home Sweet Home”. A social hour in playing euchre. A cake, decorated and color of the house, refreshments were served. The guests offered congratula tions to Mr. and Mrs. Murless, who celebrated their twenty-ninth wedding anniversary last week. At the regular service at St. James' Church on Sunday, the rector, the Rev. J. F. Wagland, administered the rite of baptism to Alexander Kevin Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hind marsh. Sponsors were Mr. Sidney Graham of London and Mr. Roy Cunningham, godfathers, and Mrs. Sidney Graham, London, god mother. At the United Church a special service was held by the Rev. E. M. Cook, marking the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Miss Aud rey Tindall was soloist. On June 7, the church will have its anniversary service at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. A. E. Men zies, B.A., of Ailsa Craig, will be guest speaker. On June 14 the service will be at 9:30 a.m. and will continue for the summer months at same time. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McKer- nan, Joan and Donald, of Detroit, visited oyer the weekend with Mr. Gilbert Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Carter, also Mr. and Mrs. Ken Carter and family. Miss Wilma Schroeder, of the Bell Telephone at Clinton, has been transferred to the Bell of fice at Lucan. Miss Dorothy Anne Lewis, Mac Harrison and Clare Paton have been granted farm leave from Medway High School. presided for and told of new church Huron to mark the cor- of Queen Elizabeth II. Jim Cunningham intro- O'Neil. Mrs. the W.A. the plan to in the Dio- Lucan And District NewsLucanite A Big Gun The CIO soccer squad will be hosts to Labatt R.A. in London District League game to be play ed at Carruthers Field day at 3:30 p.m. CIO have won their games while Labatt’s their last two. CIO will be at full strength for this Harold Cartwright, of who has been the big g CIO, will lead the attack, keen contest is iu store for soc cer fans with both teams out to keep their unbeaten record in tact. on Satur- last three R.A. took game. Lucan, un for A CGIT And Explorers Banquet Their Mothers Page 11 was spent in design and other Evening Auxiliary Mrs, Stewart Park was hostess for the May meeting of the Evening Auxiliary last Thursday. Group two was in charge and the president, Mrs. Alex Young, pre sided. Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Park. Mrs. Howard Kew and her assistants presented a skit “United Nations and Christ ian Missions”. Assisting were Mrs. E. M. Cook, Mrs. Harold Whyte, Mrs. J. A. Young, Mrs. George Paul and Mrs. A. E. Reilly. The evening closed with refreshments and a social half hour. Mr. Earl Paton, of Glanworth, was supper guest on Saturday with his brother, J. H. and family. Mr. Arnold Cunningham went a tonsil operation at sepli’s Hospital last week. Mrs. O, Peterson, of Brough- dale, spent H. Murless. Mr. Karen and spent the Downing’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aimer Hendrie. Mrs. Hendrie went to Chatham with them for a week’s visit. Sgt. and Mrs. Max Bloye, Cheryl and Susan, of Huron Park, were winner guests on Sunday of Mrs. Bloye’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Murless. Sgt. Bloye left by train on Monday for Montreal, where he has been posted. Mrs. Ritchie is spending the summer with her daughter, Mrs. Wilfred Cunningham, and family. She spent the winter months with her daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Lynn, and family. Thursday and Mrs. Bill Joan, of weekend Paton, under St. Jo- with Mrs. Downing, Chatham, with Mrs. One Accident Resplendent in C o r o n a t i o n decorations and a profusion of spring flowers, the United Church parlpr was a fitting set ting for the Explorer and C.G.I.T. Mother and Daughter Banquet last Friday evening. The tables with their colored papered flower containers and red, white and blue candles added much to the color scheme. At the head table were Mrs. Cook, from the United Church, and Mrs. Wagland, from the An glican Church, the heads of the various organizations, the guest speaker and Miss Hossie’s mother. All present did justice to the delicious repast provided by the W.A. members. The Explorer and C.G.I.T. leaders might justly be proud of the girls who took part in pro posing toasts and entertaining. Mrs. Alex Young made a splendid response to the toast to the Mothers. Miss Joy Hossie rousing sing-song in joined heartily. In the graduation conducted by Counsellors Hodgins, the following Explorers were promoted to C.G.I.T.— Alice Ryan, Ann Revington, Mar jorie Sovereign and Evelyn Whitehead. Miss Joan McLean presented crests to the following girls who completed their tumbling course, Marjorie Sovereign, Evelyn Whitehead, Marie "Whitehead, Sheila Iredale, Beverley Butler, May Cobleigli, Barbara Cox Alice Ryan. Mrs. Hill, president of W.M.S., was presented with Treasure Chest in a affiliation ceremony conducted by Sheila Iredale, chief explorer, Marjorie Sovereign, recorder, and Evelyn Whitehead, keeper of the treas ure. The guest speaker was Mrs. John Y. McKinnon, of London. Speaking on C.G.I.T. work she divided her subject into five parts, the initials of which spell ed the word Lucan — loyalty, understanding, co-operation, aim and nearness to God. In all it was a most happy and inspiring evening for guests, girls, mothers and foster mothers. Lucanitcs Do Their Bit Last Thursday was proclaimed a holiday in the village to en able as many as possibly could, to lend a hand in cleaning up, after the tornado. Owing to lack of supervisors and the danger of children getting hurt it was deemed advisable that the school should carry on as usual—: to the disappointment of children. Lucan Girl Receives Cheque Joan McLean, of Lucan, grade 13 student at Medway High School, Arva, was last week presented with a $25 cheque by Col. Walter J. Brown, president of the London branch of the Canadian Mental Hygene Association for her prize win ning essay on Mental Hygene. The contest was open to all grade 12 and 13 students in Lon don and immediate district. •much the Lucan much duties assist- led in a which all ceremony, Iva and the the Home And School Officers The following slate of officers for the Lucan Home and School Association was submitted at a meeting held in the Community Memorial Centre on Wednesday, May 27: .past president, Mrs. T. A. Watson; president, Mr. Stew art Park; first vice-president, Mrs. Clarence Hardy; second vice-president, Mrs. Sheridan Revington; recording secretary, Rev. J. F. Wagland; correspond ing secretary, Mrs. Murray Hod gins; treasurer, Mr. Cliff Cul bert; executive, Mrs. George Paul, Mrs. Ray Elson, Mrs. Wes Revington, Mrs. Allan Ryan and Mrs. John Park. A sing-song was led by Mrs. Dave Park whose small daugh ters, Barbara and Nancy, de lighted the audience with several numbers. The Grade for the June Stewart Park. Mrs. Irene librarian, was _ giving a short talk on th'e his tory of the Lucan library from the time of its opening. Mrs. George Paul moved a vote of thanks. The evening closed with re freshments served by the Grade Mother and her helpers. and Mrs. sick with the mend. Master Mrs. Elizabeth O’Shea Mrs. Elizabeth O'Shea, wife of the late Patrick O’Shea, passed away on Wednesday, May 27 at the residence of James L. O’Shea, con 10, Biddulph, in her seventy fifth year. Funeral 8:30 a.m. mass was Church, Father Mackesy officiat ing. Interment was in adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs. James Kelly, Mike Powe, Jim Kennedy, John Beatson, Joseph Grace and Harold Ryan. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Kelly, Mrs. O’Shea was born in Biddulph township, She was a member of the Altar Society, League of the Sacred Heart, Catholic Women’s League, Propogation of the Faith. She is survived by two sons, Vincent J. O’Shea and James L. O’Shea and one brother, James Kelly, of Biddulph township. services were held at Friday. Requiem high sung in St. Patrick’s Mother appointed meeting was Mrs. Coursey, Lucan’s the guest speaker, Temporary Quarters Two more schools have found temporary quarters. Pupils from Southgate School (S.S. 2, Lon don), will hold classes for the remaindeer -- of the school term in the Orange Hall at Southgate and Denfield School (S.S. 1, London) pupils will be transport ed to Ilderton by bus and occupy a vacant room there. Archie Blandford is the Southgate teacher and Miss Marjorie O’Neil the Denfield teacher. The demands which result from expensive acci dents fall directly upon the under-insured driver and his family. For real protection against third-party bodily in jury and property damage claims, see ROSS FRANCIS Telephone Kirkton 34-8 AGENT FOR CO-OPERATORS INSURANCE ASSOCIATION SORE MUSCLES ? *4,1(11,1......... ................................................................ "KING OF PAIN" ■■ Plan Shows For Tornado Relief To aid in the Tornado Relief Fund the entertainment commit tee of the Lucan Community Memorial Centre is sponsoring a dance Thursday night, June 4, Lloyd Wright and his Radio Rangers are appearing free of charge. On Saturday, June 6, the pro ceeds from the picture, “The Show Boat’’ also at the Commun ity Centre will go to the Relief Fund.. The Lucan Public School staff will have two new members in September, Miss Marion Trieb- ner, of Exeter, and Mr. Sam Luker, of London. Miss Joy Hossie, who had had grades three and four, has tendered her re signation. The W.A. of the Anglican Church, to be held at Mrs. Beat- son’s on June 3, has been post poned till June 10 to enable members to attend the tea at St. Patrick's Church, Saintsbury, on June 3. FOR SALE Pedlar Steel Roofing and Aluminum on hand, Order from stocks. Pedlar Stable Equipment, Litter Carriers, Hay Car riers, etc. Fleurj'-Bissel Farm Implements and Repairs on hand. Field Tile on hand or orders taken for delivery of tile. Hard and Soft Wood Logs—can be sawn into orders for building material. | Lucan, Ontario Scoffs Elevator Phone 63, Res. 110 Steel Roofing All Lengths In Stock Lawnboy Power Mower $95 Several Used Bicycles J. B. READY HARDWARE - DRY GOODS PHONE 45 LUCAN Want to relieve them -QUICK? Get quick-drying Minard's Liniment tub it in well. You’ll get relief, and quick, too! Sunday School Staff Meets The staff of Holy Trinity Anglican Sunday School met at the Rectory Friday night to dis cuss the work for the coming year and to order the necessary supplies. Mr. Wagland thanked the staff for their regularity during the past year and said he attributed much of the year’s success to the staff. The annual discussed and hold it again some time in July, the date to be decided later. The meeting closed with refreshments and a social half hour. faihfulness of the Parish picnic was it was decided to at Springbank, GUARANTEED TRUST CERTIFICATES 4 % INTEREST An Attractive Short-Term Legal Investment Principal and Interest Fully Guaranteed CROWN TRUST COMPANY ft R. Hughes, Mandgef, 284 Duridas St*, London HEAD OFFICES TORONTO Ontario Branches at London, Brantford add Windsor Applications Received Through Your Local Agettt Of Solicitor W.M.S. Meeting Mrs. H. B. Langford was hos tess to the May meeting of the last the United Church W.M.S. Thursday afternoon with president Mrs. T. S. Hill siding and Mrs. Warner Robert’s group in charge of the program and refreshments. The Scripture Lesson was read by Mrs, ,T. Murray afid Mrs, Robb assisted in the prayers, Mrs. Sheridan Revington reviewed the African Study Book. Mrs. E. M. Cook gave a reading and Mrs. Oriiie and Mrs. Chown Sang a duet. The meeting closed with refreshments served by the group. All enjoyed the social half hour which followed, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Foi‘d and family spent the weekend with Mrs. Irene Coursey and family. Mrs. Clifford Shipley, Lucan, was ohe of the guests of Miss Elizabeth Powell, igraduatihg nurse, at a tea arranged by the Hospital Auxiliary at St. Jo seph's Hospital nurses’ residence. Smout- Atkin son Anne Doreen Atkinson Marvin Stanley Smout exchanged marriage vows before the Rev. J. F. Wagland in a lovely candle light ceremony in Holy Trinity Church on Monday evening, May 25. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T, Wesley Atkin son, Lucan, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smout, of St. Thomas. Baskets of white snapdragons and white candelabra and white the guest Hardy was by Mrs. C. W. Hawkshaw at the organ. The bride's father gave her in marriage. The bridal gown was of white eyelet organiza over taffeta with long lily-point sleeves and a rounded neckline. The bouffant skirt fell gracefully into a chapel train. A small net hat trimmed with lily-of-the- valley held her three-quarter veil of illusion and she carried a cascade bouquet of lily-of-the- valley and white roses. Mrs. Gerald Atkinson, London, was the bride’s only attendant, wearing a waltz-length gown of white eyelet organza over sky blue taffeta. She wore „ a picture hat of sky bide edged with glass fabric and trimmed with match ing taffeta and carried a Colonial bouquet of lily-of-the-valley with blue sweet-peas and forget-me- nots. Shannon Sanborn, of Windsor, was best man and ushers were Gerald Atkinson, London, and Delbert Smith, Seaforth, A re ception was held at Pine inn. The bride’s ceived wearing an dress Of dusky rose black accessories and a corsage of Golden Sceptre roses. The groom's mother, who assisted, wore an afternoon dress of pow der blue crepe with havy^ acces sories and a roses. The bride flannel suit toj> coat, black and white acces sories and a yellow orchid cor sage. The couple will reside in London. The bride IS a 1952 graduate of St Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing and the groom, a 1B63 graduate of the University of Western Ontario School of Medicine. and candles in cathedral decorated the altar satin bows marked pews. Mrs. Clarence soloist, accompanied the Knotty mother re afternoon crepe with corsage of Rapture traveled in a grey With British tweed Personal Items While playing “Cops and Rob bers" on Friday, 10-year-old Tom Weller had the misfortune to be hit in the eye by a spear. He was treated by Dr. Patterson. Mr. John Middleton, a one time resident of Alice St., who has been on the sick list all winter, was able to be in on Monday and is feeling better. Mrs. Cliff Culbert began on Monday as Post Office ant and replaced Mrs. Murdock. Mr. and Mrs. Mel Culbert and family spent Sunday in Sarnia, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Patrick. Mr. and Mrs, Stewart Park and family spent last Saturday in Amlierstburg seeing the tug boat races. Miss Marian Coursey attended ordination service in St. Paul’s Cathedral on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George McKnight, of Kohler, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Switzer, of Kirkton, spent Mon day with Mr. and Mrs. Warner McRoberts. Small son of Mr. Ivan Hearn has been pneumonia, but is on ■Congratulations t o Larry Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Lewis, in obtaining first class honors in grade three piano at the Western Ontario Conservatory of Music. Those who went to the movies Saturday afternoon were dis appointed as Mr. Robinson was too sick to carry on. However, he did get an assistant for the evening performance. Mr. David Harleton, of Detroit, visited with Mrs. William Sceli last week. Michael small son of ton Culbert, Holy Trinity May 31 by the Rev. L. C. Har rison, of Dorchester. Mr. and •Mrs. Norman Hardy were god parents. After the baptism, to gether with Mr. and Mrs. Myron Culbert, all enjoyed tea at the home of the baby’s grandparents, Mr. and .Mrs. Frank Hardy. Among those ordained by the Rt. Rev. G. N. Luxton at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Sunday was Mr. Robert C. Wild, who will be assistant curate at Trinity Church, St. Thomas, and peacon- in-charge of St. Hilda's Church, St. Thomas. Mr. Wild, who is a friend of Mr. Wagland, assisted in the evening service at Holy Trinity on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. David Egan Jr. and family, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. Egan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Egan. At the regular meeting of the Woman’s Auxiliary to Canadian Legion B.E.S.L. at the Legion rooms, plans were completed for the Coronation. It was decided that approximately 20 members should attend the Regional Rally at Arkona in September. It was also decided to send a donation to the Scholarship Fund Veteran’s Children. Achievement Day for the Homemaker’s Club will be in the Community Memorial Centre on Saturday, June 6. All W.I. members and non-members are invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Hodgins, of Ilderton, spent Thursday with Mrs. Annie Fairless. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hodgins and Joan spent the weekend iu Welland, the guests of Mrs. Murray Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. Jack and family visited with Mrs. Mitchell Haskett way home from Mr. Spencer A. ronto, spent the Ltican relatives. Anniversary services of Ebene- zer United Church which was destroyed by the tornado, were held in Centenary United Church. The guest speaker was the Rev. T. Gordon Wanless, Woodham. Rev. Ann Graham, of London, was the guest spealcei* at the annual Blossom Tea of Trinity Anglican Church, Birr. She spoke on “Unptirchasable Things”. A humorous skit was presented by Mrs. Sam Beck, Denfield, and Cliff Layden, London. Tea was poured by Mrs. Harold B. girts and Mrs, Murray b o 11 o m, Refreshments served buffet style. Guild bers presided at the sales Ronald Carroll, of Saintsbury, and Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Mullins were Mrs. Manford Culbert, Mr. and Mrs. Mer- was baptized in Church on Sunday, Royal Canadian Air Force To the civilian the speed of sound is about 765 miles per hour. But to the keen, young RCAF fighter pilot the speed of sound is at “Mach 1”. On his instrument panel, as the needle of the Mach-meter hits “Mach 1’* he hears a light tap-tapping on the canopy behind his head .„. and swoosh ... he’s beyond the speed of sound. If you can measure up, you too can be a Jet Pilot in the RCAF . . . enjoy the thrills and opportunities of the new era of supersonic aviation* Decide now to fly for Canada. Today, breaking the sound barrier is no prob lem to him. In his Sabre jet, he does it all the time* Mach 0,97—Mach 0.98—Mach 0.99—MACH 1 . . . Tap Tap—Mach 1 Plus! 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