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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-06-18, Page 13Second Line In Biddulph By MRS. H. ELSON Mr. ton of Mrs. C Mr. ,, Sam and Mr \\Allister and Neil .and Dale attend- ' jOd the Skinner reunion at Strat­ ford on Saturday. \ Mr. and Mrs. H. Finkbeiner, \ Gerald and Glenn, of Stephen, '•A'united on Sunday with Mr. and ■■'Mrs. John McAllister, ft ifylr. and Mrs. Allan and Mrs. Norman Middle- Exeter called on Mr, and . Skinner Sunday evening, and Mrs. C. Skinner and and Mrs. J. Mc­ ,, ........... Elston and fjanyily were Sunday guests DougallM-’v and Mrs. Harry He nsall. VIp. and Mrs. Gordon Davis London were supper guests M-r. :apd Mrs. Mervin Elston. k’he community was shocked on, Saturday to learn of the sud­ den passing of Mr. Earl Whiting. The family has our deepest sym­ pathy. Mr. T. Thompson of North Bay spent the weekend with his wife (nee Anna Jean Fischer) at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Fischer. Miss Lynda Johnston of Craig is spending a week her grandparents, Mr. and Frank Lewis. Marion Heckman spent weekend with her cousin, Shirley Atkinson. The Elston families attended the Hodgins reunion on Saturday which was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Barker. Sunday evening visitors with the Weiberg families were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fischer and fam­ ily, Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Stan- lake and grandson, Wayne, all of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Laub, of Exeter. > Mr. and Mrs. C. Fischer and Joyce, and Mr. and Mrs. T. Thompson spent Sunday after­ noon with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stanlake of London, when they entertained their brother, Alvin, Betty and Winston, who are leav­ ing for England on Friday. The members and their fam­ ilies of the Evening Guild of St. Anne’s Church, Byron, held a picnic on Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Gibson in honor of their presi­ dent, Mrs. Murray Pierce, who resigned her office prior to their departure from Byron. A picnic lunch was served on the lawn. Surprise Party A surprise party in honor- of Mrs. G. Needham, Ilderton, who was celebrating a birthday, was held June 12 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Murdie Colbert. A pleasant afternoon was spent on the lawn and at the close a dain­ ty lunch was served. The table, nicely decorated for the occasion, was centred with a large birthday cake. Guests were present from Lucan, Centralia, Woodham, Lon­ don and Thames Road. Mrs. Needham was the recipient of some lovely gifts. THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 18, 1953 Lucan And District News of of of of Granton Pastor Marks 40 Years A large congregation attend­ ed the Granton United Church to commemorate the fortieth anni­ versary of the ordination of the Rev. Gordon 0. Raymer. The Rev. A. E. Lloyd,, St. Thomas, was the guest speaker. He read letters of congratulations from former charges. Mr. Raymer had served Otterville, Caistorville, St. David’s, Beechville, Burford, St. Thomas (Grace), Barker St., Sarnia, and Granton. J Page 11 YOU CAN DEPEND ON When kidneya fail to remove excess acids apd wastes, back­ ache, tired feeling, disturbed rest often follow. Dodd's Kidney Pills atimu- lato kidneys to normal duty. You feel better—sleep better, work better. Get Dodd’s at any drug store. You can depend pa Dodd's. Ailsa with Mrs. the Miss John H. Wood Served In Army Funeral services for the late John H. Wood, who passed away suddenly in his sixty-seventli year at his home in Lucan on Friday, June 12, were held on Monday, June 15, at 2 p.m. from the Murdy Funeral Home. The Rev, E. M, Cook, of the Lucan United Church, officiated. Interment was in Woodland Cemetery, London. Pallbearers were members of the Canadian Legion 540—-Messrs. L. Damm, I. Culbert, E. S. Bridger, A. Chisholm, J. Wyatt and D. Egan. Mr, Wood United States Canadian army in He came to Lucan Last December he the hospital for amputation of his leg. Recently he was brought home where he hoped to stay for a couple months before further treatment. His death was very unexpected. He is survived by his widow, the former Mandannah Skepper, and one sister, Mrs. V. W. Granville, N.Y. Lucan Wins Trophies At School Field Day was and the the born in fought in World War I. 11 years ago, was taken to Race, Lions Elect Officers At a dinner meeting in the Central Hotel on Monday night, the Lucan Lions Club elected the following officers for the coming year: past president. Mr. Mel Culbert; president, Mr. D. Ash­ worth; first vice-president, Mr. Ray Elson; Mr. A. W. president, secretary, 1 treasurer, 1 tail-twister, lion tamer, shaw. The stalled first vice-president, second vice-president, Murdock; third vice­ Don Banting; John Johnson; Howard Yates; H. S. Stanley; . Eddie Hawk- Mr. Mr. Mr. . Mr. , Mr. new at a officers will be meeting on June To Conduct Camp Mrs. director of at Bimini from July Margaret Brownlee, Lucan, be registrar and Miss Joan Lean, also of Lucan, will be of the camp counsellors. M. in- 22. beH. Hodgins will the Junior Girls’ camp which will be held 25 to August 1. Miss will Mc- one Personal Items The Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen of Holy T r i n i t y Church, Lucan, and St. Church, Clandeboye, will the Lucan church on June 19. Mr. 'Edward S. Burte bride (nde Nancy Forester), of Buffalo, spent last Thursday with his uncle, Mr. M. O. Smith and Mrs. Smith. James’ meet in Friday, and his 3UPERTE5I Explorers Tumble The Lucan Explorers met their regular Expedition on Tues­ day evening, June 9. Counsellor Joan McLean prac­ tised the group in their tumbling act which will be presented at the Tornado Relief Concert in the Memorial Centre on Friday night, June 19. As this is the second last Ex­ pedition, the girls worked very hard on their waste paper bas­ kets, and those not finishing them to the point of punching will work various nights before the next meeting at the home of Counsellor Iva Hodgins. for EXTRA MILEAGE Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Thomson on June 4 celebrated their for­ tieth anniversary when members of the family met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Thomson, Ilderton. R JE1 ELL \ Ms) J 1 \ \ FARM NEWS EDITOR CFPL DIAL 980 LONDON CANADA The annual Field Day Sports for over a dozen schools of Bid- dulpli and North London were held on Friday, June 12, at the Granton school. In spite of wea­ ther predictions the day was ideal. Teachers were very pleased with the good sportsmanship ex­ hibited throughout the day. Of the six cups, the Lucan school won three, One went to Birr, one to the Catholic school and Clandeboye and Granton tied for the other. Lucan’s winners were Bill El­ son (senior), Beth Watson (inter­ mediate) and Gary Revington (midget). With a total of 201 points, the Lucan school keeps the shield for the third consecu­ tive year. The following are Lucan win­ ners with the number of points won: Philip Wagland 1, Clifford Atcheson 1, David Whyte 1, Rose Revington 3, Harvey Hayes 3, Marie Whitehead 4, Carol Young 4, Lome Morley 4, Jack Park 4, Joan Whitehead 5, Bill Darling 5, Margaret Neil 5, Ann Reving­ ton 7, Cecil Hodgins 8, Joan Young 9, Frank Hardy 9, Mar­ lene Revington 10, Betty Ann Young 11, Laverne George 12, Terry Hodgins 12, Walter Damm 15, Beth Watson 16, Garry Rev­ ington 20, and Bill Elson 21. In the relay races the juniors won five points, intermediate and midgets three each. Lucanites are very proud of the school’s showing, especially as the temporary quarters of the four rooms were some distance apart. Two Injured David Johnson, of Lucan, was involved Sunday when a car driven by Howard Egan, 37, - — - brushed his fender and went out of control and hit a hydro pole. Egan and his brother were rushed to St. Joseph’s Hospital but the latter escaped injury. The acci­ dent happened between Arva Birr on No. 4 Highway. in a motor accident on of Ilderton, and Mrs. Blanche Hayter Funeral service for Mrs. Blanche Hay-ter, passed away at her late Con. 2 McGillivray on June 9, was held on Thursday, June 11 in St. James’ Church, Clandeboye. Interment was in adjoining cemetery with Rev. G. E. Parker, of Ailsa Craig, of ficiating. Pall-bearers were Karl O’Neil, Arnold Kiliner, Earle Whitehead, Tom Gilmour, Hi Thompson and Cecil Morgan. Daughter of the late John and Anne Baker, she .was born on Con. 15, London Township. After her marriage she lived near Cen­ tralia, moving to her late resi­ dence in 1908. Her husband, the late Charles Hayter, passed away 31 years ago. She is survived by three daughters and three sons, Mrs. Alfred Miller (Olive), Mrs. Paul Zebe (Ruth), Alfred and Verdun, all of Detroit, and Evelyn Edison at home. late who the 78, residence Tuesday, and Women’s Institute The June meeting of the can Sr. W.I. was held in __ Community Memorial Centre on Thursday evening, June-11, with the president Mrs. Warner Mc­ Roberts presiding. Roll call was answered by "The farthest place I’ve been from home”, which in­ cluded places from the Atlantic to the Pacific, Florida, Bermuda and China. The president reported trees and fertilizer had been purchased for the front of the building. At a Vote taken as to the short course, the Institute would pre­ fer, “Food and Your Figure” re- most Lu- tlie votesceived the Though the village is jieing canvassed " ~ Fund it was felt the institute should also send a donation, to raise funds it was decided hold a home baking sale Saturday, Juune 20, place to decided later. The secretary reported that the United Church had granted permission to hold the W.I. pic­ nic on the church lawn. Mrs. Frank Hardy, as delegate to the Convention at Keyser, May 20, gave a splendid report on thb Ynorning activities and Mrs. Mit­ chell Haskett, the other delegate, reported on the afternoon activi- ties. Between reports Mrs. Mur­ ray Hodgins led in a rousing sihg-song, In tlfe absence of Mrs. Scott, the secretary read the de­ tails of the two holiday trips for W.I. members. Mrs. Sheridan Revington, as convenor, With lief helpers, Mrs. Harold Corbett, Mrs. Wes Hod­ gins, Mrs. Lina and hour. for Tornado Relief so to on be Mrs. Warner McRoberts, Murray Hodgins ahd Miss Abbott, served refreshments all enjoyed a social half Memorial Service Held At Centre The Lucan Community Mem­ orial Centre held its annual mem­ orial service on Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m. The Legions, C.G.I.T,, Explorers and Cubs paraded to the Centre, which was beautifully decorated with a large red floral cross and eight large baskets of spring flowers. The Rev. J. F. Wagland from the Anglican Church and Rev. E. M. Cook from the United Church had charge of the service. . The guest speaker was Rev. J. N. Doige, B.A., L.Th., rector of St. George’s Church, London, who gave a splendid memorial ad­ dress. Mr. Howard Kew, organist of the United Church, led the music provided by a union both Lucan churches, was Mr. Peter who sang a memorial solo. An offering fray expenses. for two weeks, though be home, will be con- his bed for some time Luyben-Koot Mary Helen Elizabeth Koot, daughter of William Koot, Lu­ can, married Bert John Luyben, London, son of John Luyben, at the bride's home at R.R. 3, Lu­ can The Rev. J. A. Mackesy of­ ficiated. Special music was pro­ vided by Miss Benn. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was gowned in lace over satin, with a long veil and she carried a bouquet of red roses and white carnations. Betty Koot attended the bride, wearing a pink silk dress and carrying a bouquet of pink roses and white carnations. Flower girl, Pauline Koot, was dressed in white and the two flower boys, Joe and Bill Koot, were dressed in white shirts with blue trousers and carried sweet peas. John Koot was best Toni Koot ushered. The bride's mother navy blue silk dress with lace for the reception at her home. The bride donned a grey suit for her wedding trip. Later this year the couple will go land. They will live in Be Cool and Comfortable FOR SUMMER MEN’S WORK SHIRTS ..................................,............. $2.19 STRAW HATS..................... 49 BOYS’ SUMMER SHIRTS .............................. $1.49 CHILDREN’S T-SHIRTS (Stanfield) .............................95 SUMMER SHOES .............................. For All The Family J. B. READY Boots and Shoes — Hardware and Drygoods LUCAN PHONE 45 FOR SALE man and choir from The soloist Miller, of London, most appropriate was taken to de- Bailey-Mullen Wed In Granton A quiet wedding was solemn­ ized by the Rev. G. Raymer of Granton United Church when Hazel Isabelle Mullen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Mul­ len, of Prospect Hill, was united in marriage to Ronald Thomas Bailey, son of Mrs. Bailey and the late William Bailey, of St. Marys. The bride wore a powder blue gabardine suit with pink and navy accessories sage of pink roses. Matron of honor, Mullen, wore navy gabardine with white accessories and corsage of pink carnations. A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents. The bride’s mother received, wearing navy faille with white accessories and a corsage of mauve sweet peas. The groom’s mother chose navy with white accessories and a corsage of white sweet peas. For their honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls, the bride wore a navy suit with white accessories and corsage of white carnations. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey will reside in St. Marys. and a cor- Mrs. Bruce Anglican W.A. Mrs. J. Beatson was hostess for the June meeting of the Anglican W.A. last Wednesday. The day being ideal, (there was a splendid attendance. The presi­ dent Mrs. Jack Murdy presided. Mrs. T. A. Hodgins and Miss Lina Abbott assisted in the de­ votions. Mrs. the Scripture Corbett led in. During the it was decided the bale and to pay $34 on the pledges. Each member was asked to try and raise $2 talent money by October to go towards a Coronation new church. The president gave a report on the Glencoe meeting which she, Mrs. Mrs. Hovey, Mrs. Tilbury and Mrs. McFarlane attended. Mrs. Harold Corbett offered her farm home for the next meeting, the date to be decided Liter. Mrs. James Hodgins, Mrs. E. Scott and Miss Gora Neil as­ sisted Mrs. Beatson serve lunch. H. Tilbury read and Mrs. Harold the Litany. business session, to donate $20 for CGIT Receive Badges The Lucan C.G.I.T. group on Thursday evening, June in the United Church School room. The worship service was taken by Misses Elva Young, LaVerne George ’ " The annual W.M.S.. affiliation service T. Hill, ing the donation on behalf of her group. Affiliation badges were presented to the 1952 grad­ uates from the Explorers and to those girls who joined C.G.I.T. during the last year as follows: Beth Watson, LaVerne George, Mary Keim, Helen Hardy, Mary Neil and Alice Frost. Duting the business meeting plans were made for a "Camp Night’’ out of doors and for the part the members of the C.G.L'I'. will take in the Tornado Relief Concert on Friday night, Julie 19. Miss Joy Hossle lead the girls in finishing their Worship project and the meeting closed with Taps. d IM&ry HSToiX met 11, was conducted with Mrs. W.M.S. president, receiv- The Explorers ate repeating their Tumbling Program and the C.G.I.T. are presenting a skit. These added to the London Bar­ ber Shop Quartette should make Friday, June 10, a big night at the Community Centro. Proceeds will .go towards the Totnado He* lief Fund, Mr. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. John Park and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Revington spent last weekend in Sarnia, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Len Lob­ singer. Mr. and Mrs. William Walker, of Detroit, spent last weekend with London and Lucan relatives, Mrs. Harold Hodgins has re­ turned home from Barrie where she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Don Ankers. , Mr. and Mrs. Wes Revington called on Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Stanley last Sunday. The former, who had been in South Huron Hospital able to fined to yet. Mrs. F. Stevens is visiting her sister Mrs. J. Hodgins. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Frost have received word that their son Charles arrived at the thirty­ eighth parallel in Korea May 21, where he will work on with RCEME as gun fitter for the Second Armoured Regiment. He is looking forward to seeing Peter Chisholm, also of Lucan, when he arrives. and Mrs. Wes Atkinson spent the former’s birthday in Pt. Huron last weekend. They were accompanied by their son and daughter-in-law. Miss Marjorie Isaac, of Lon­ don, called on Lucan friends last Wednesday. His many friends were most happy to see Mr. John Casey in his favorite verandah chair after his recent illness. Cheryl Thompson, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thompson, entertained a number of. little friends at party last Monday. Congratulations to Kinney, recently of won the $100 bingo last Saturday. Miss Gertrude White has re­ turned home from a week’s visit at^Parkhill where she was the guest of Mrs. T. T. George. Mrs. H. Atkinson, of London, spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Corbett. Mr. and Mi’s. Neil Rachie and daughter, Charlene, on their re­ turn trip from the West, visited with Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Smith last week. Rev. A. H. Johnston, of St. ■Thomas, was the guest speaker at the Lucan United Church an­ niversary service on Sunday, June 14. The choir provided special music. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Hedden, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. aiid Mrs. A. M. Hedden. Mr. and Mrs. Arlow Copeland, of Kirkton-, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Thomson, also Mrs. Christine Hearn of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. William Dyke and son, of Prospect Hill, spent last weekend with Mrs. William Sceli. Mr. and Mrs. J. Cummins, of Toronto, were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Has­ kett. Mr. Tom McVey, of Con. 14, London, lost his colony house by fire. Fortunately a number of his turkeys were saved. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bright and family spent last week in London the guests of Mrs. Frank Proctor and the weekend at Grand Bend. Mrs. Bert Thompson spent last Sunday with her parents in St. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Smith left on Monday for a weeks vacation at Kirkland Lake.. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. N. Wasnidge last weekend were John McMillen and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond De Montmorency, of Norwich. Mrs. Tommy, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Wes Revington last week. Mr. and Mrs. M. H. I-Iodgins, Ward and Wayne, and Mr. Ward Hodgins, of Clandeboye, attended the annual Flower Day service at Metropolitan Church in London at which time the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Hod­ gins was christened. They spent the afternoon with the Emerson Hodgins and with Mr. Harold Skinner and his sister, Mrs. Lucy Worthington, of Wilton Grove. The United Church are plan­ ning a ham and strawberry sup­ per at the Community Centre on June 30, Mr. Calvin Haskett, who had been in Winnipeg for the past month, returned home Friday night, Mr. J. McKinney has returned to Kincardine after spending a week With. Mr. McFalls. Mrs. Clarence family attended at the London Saturday, the proceeds of which will go towards lief Fund. Ilev, United speaker ice in Con. 14. Mrs. Ed McLean, of Detroit, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Mac McNaughton and called on Lucan friends* a birthday Mr. J. Mc- Lucan, who at Parkhill T. Hepbourn and son, and Mrs. Edgar Haskett and the horse show Hunt Club on the Tornado Re- E. M. Church, at the Wesley 16, London, Cook, of Lucan was the guest anniversary serv- United on Church, Sunday, wore a trimmed to Hol- London. time isThe good old summer being marred for many a Lucan- ite by the arrival of mosquitoes in the village who have come with their uncles and their cousins and their aunts — and their sting. Pedlar Steel Roofing and Aluminum on hand. Order from stocks. Pedlar Stable Equipment, Litter Carriers, Hay Car­ riers, etc. Fleury-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. Scott's Elevator Phone 63, Res. 110Lucan, Ontario A. Guaranteed 5HORT TERM Investment 4% FOR FIVE YEARS Guaranteed Investment Certificates of the Toronto General Trusts are issued at par in amounts from $100 to $100,000 to run three, four or five years. 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