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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-07-09, Page 11THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 9, 1953 Page 11 Mrat Soldier: “I dreamed last night that . we were sent to a country where there were lots of pretty girls,” Second Soldier: "No so bad, pot so bad.” .First Soldier: "Not so good. I also dreamed that the marines had landed ahead of us,” Parkhill Upholstry Recovering - Repairing . Restyling Refinishing Phone 165-W" Box 598 F, J. SHORTT IPARKHILli Hain. And Strawberry Supper Those who for years have at tended the ham and strawberry supper sponsored by the Lucan United Church W.A., were bach to the Community Memorial Centre Tuesday night, June 30, for a "refill”. Nor were they dis appointed. There was an abund ance of everything for all. At 8:30 a few late-comers were still eatipg. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Braith waite and family, of Toronto, are spending the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Alestock. 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Its lead roof, originally laid in 1665, brought £478 as scrap — enough to pay the whole cost of installing the new roof. It is a neat example of how, while most metals have been get ting more expensive through the centuries, the cost “of aluminum has been going down. Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd. (Alcan) “Immediate service” IN YOUR LOCALITY FOR Estate Planning and Wills Investment s Management and Advisory Service 4% Guaranteed Investments 2% on savings — deposits may be mailed Real Estate Services For prompt attention call KAYE B. PATERSON Trust Officer Hensall, Ontario, Phone 51 or any office of GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA TORONTO • MONTREAL Ottawa • Windsor ’ NIAGARA FALLS • SUDBURY SaULT STE. MARIE ft Calgary • Vancouver Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Chester Boyle (nde Verna Simpson), Miss Vera Boyle, of Moosejaw, Sask., and Mrs. Pearl Colioon, of Birr, called on Mrs. E. Tomes and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Carter and Mr. Gilbert Carter on Sunday. Mr. Karl O’Neil received word that his brother, Dr. Clarence O’Neil, of Montgomery, Penn., who underwent an operation at the hospital in Williamsport, Penn., is improving. Miss Mary North-grave, of Lon don, is spending some time with her brother and sister, Mr. Billie and Miss Aggie Northgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Logan and Myrna, of Thorndale, Mrs. Harvey Riehl, Veneta and Bobby, of Stratford, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton. Mr. and Mrs. Orton Leather land and family, of Toronto, spent the weekend with the form er’s sister, Mrs. Rea Neil and Mr. Neil. Miss Audrey Darling, of Tor onto, is spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Darling. Mr. and Mrs. H. Murless and Susy spent Sunday at Turnbull's Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevens and family have moved from the village. They have taken up resi dence in Arva. Mr. Charles Edginton spent the weekend in Toronto. Mrs. E. Collins spent a few days at her home in the village. She has been in Ailsa Craig with her son, Murray, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Carter, Carlyle and Ian spent Sunday with Mrs. Carter’s uncle and aunt, Mr. Adam and Miss Jane Bowman, in Lucknow. W.M.S. And W.A. Meet Mrs. Russell Schroeder enter tained the ladies of the United Church on Thursday evening. Mrs. T. Collins presided for the W.M.S. meeting. The pro gram from the Missionary Month ly was followed tor Dominion Day. Mrs. Robert Williams presided for the W.A. meeting. Mrs. T. Collins was appointed to assist with preparation for the holy communion service on Sunday. A short discussion on ways to make some money for the association followed. The August meeting is to be in the evening in the church basement. At the Sunday morning service at St. James’ Church, the rector, the Rev. J. E. Wagland, present ed a certificate to Tommy Tomes, who passed the Senior Uniform examination in the Department of Religious Education of the Church of England in Canada. Mrs. Karl O’Neil is the Sunday School teacher of that class. Due to the basement of St. James’ Church being under re pair, the regular meeting of the Brotherhood of Anglican Church men will be held in the parish hall at Holy Trinity Church, Lu can, on Friday evening, July 10. The guest speaker will be the Rev. L. C. Harrison, of Dor chester. May we offer our congratula tions to Jacqueline Williams, who passed her exams at Medway High School. She will be in Grade 10. School Results Promoted to Grade 8: Tommy Tomes,' Beth McRann and Mar lene Harrison. Promoted to Grade 7: Joe Hall, Keith Simpson, Priscillia Pyke, Ruth Donaldson, Sandra Williams, Marlyne Eaton, Stephanie Ste vens and Nick Fedossow. Promoted to .Grade 6: Jeanette Blake, Jimmie Scott and Susy Murless. Promoted to Grade 5: Donna Blake, Rosemary Hall, Marjorie Donaldson, Nancy Scott and Judy Locals At Top Of Bali League Lucanites have decided Fred Revington can pitch as well as play hockey. On Friday night he pitched a nine-inning game, de feating St. Pauls 4-1, On Mon day night, July 6, he strengthen ed Lucan’s hold on the top of the Thames Valley League in a seven-inning game against Har rington with a score of 6-3. He had 13 strikeouts while Har rington’s two pitchers had three each. Bond, Thompson and Hod gins each hit doubles Jor Lucan. The next home game will be Thursday night when Granton will be the visiting team. On Monday night, Lucan will play at St. Pauls. Come out and see Lucan's young team play. Mirs, Mary Elizabeth Elson Mrs. Alfred Elson, the former Mary Elizabeth Stevens, beloved wife of Alfred Elson, passed away in parkhill June 29 in her seventy-ninth year. She rested at the M. Box and Son funeral home till Wednesday, July 1, when she was taken to St. James’ Anglican Church, Parkhill, for a service at 2 p.m. Rev. L. H. Crawford • officiated. Interment was in Parkhill cemetery. Besides her husband she iB survived by two sons and two daughters, Ray, of Lucan, Har old, of Parkhill, Mrs. Robert Graham (Eva), Edmonton, Mrs. George Gollen (Ethel), Green way. Explorers’ Picnic Last Monday night, the Lucan Explorers had a wonderful picnic at the River Flats. Upon arrival it wasn’t long till all were in the water for a swim. This was followed by "eats” ‘to which all did justice. Next came the games which all entered heartily. As the sun went down Counsellors Iva Hodgins and Joan McLean led in a Vesper Service, as the girls sat on the bank of the river. They were assisted by Beverley Butler and Mae Cob leigh. After a jolly sing-song the girls were divided into three groups for a nature hunt for leaves and weeds; Evelyn White head’s group won in the former and Alice Ryan’s group in the latter. Before leaving for home all girls were asked to be at the church parlors Monday night to finish their home project,, the making of wastepaper baskets. Sunday School Picnic The children of the United Church Sunday School must have a special stand-in with the weatherman, for in spite of pre dicted rain for the afternoon of July 1, he came up with an ideal day for the annual-picnic which was held at the River Flats. The sports program started with a peanut scramble for the children under five. Winners in the various races were: Jean Marie Lankin, Gwen Jones, Mar garet Cobleigh, Gary Jones, Ro bert Damm, Ward Hodgins, Arthur Cobleigh, John Young, Douglas Sigswortli, Don Lankin, Harvey Hayes, Marlene Reving ton, Beth Watson, James Dren nan. Winners in ladies events were: Mrs. T. A. Watson, Mrs. Murray Hodgins, Mrs. T. S. Hill, Joan McLean, Mrs. John Park, Mrs. Sheridan Revington, Mrs. E. Bridger. Jack Park, Murray Hodgins and Alex Young were also prize winners.' Car Accident Between Elginfield and Lucan on Sunday, a car driven by Maurice Van Besien, of R.R. 3, Lucan, collided with a car driven by Wilbert Mutkins, of London. William Rist, 72, a passenger in the London car, was brought to Lucan for treatment. Damage to the cars was estimat ed at $24Q. On Main St., Lucan, Tuesday, June 30, several cars were in volved in an accident when a car backed from the curb in front of an oncoming car, causing it to collide with several cars. C.G.I.T. Picnic The Lucan C.G.I.T. held their closing meeting at the River Flats where all enjoyed a swim and a weiner roast. It is most encouraging to know the girls have again earned the C.G.I.T. chevron award for their regular attendance at church and Sunday School, service to the church missionary work and health and handicraft. Their leaders are to be congratulated on their splen did work. Sergeant: "What kind of a worker were you before you were drafted? I’ll bet you were a clock watcher!” Private: "Nope. I did outside work. I was a whistle-listener.” Stevens. Promoted to Grade 4: Reggie Haslip, Nancy Elson, Wayne Wil liams and Helen Worthington. Promoted to Grade 3: Kenneth Cunningham, George Hillier, Bob by Eaton, Ralph Simpson, Donald Harrison and Sheila Donaldson. Promoted to tirade 2; Sharon Blake, Douglas Lewis, Gary Cun ningham, Arthur Haslip and Bet ty Lou Thatcher. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Warner Mc Roberts spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M. Lamond. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hodgins and family spent Sunday in St. Marys, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ainslie. ' Miss J. Hossie’s grade three and four students presented her with a table lamp at the close of school. Mr. Bruce, a teacher of the University of Western Ontario, has purchased the home of Mr. Roy Sexsmith. The latter is moving to London. Congratulations t o Margaret Culbert who successfully passed the annual Sr. Uniform Course examination set by the General Board of Religious Education. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. O’Rourke and family, of Frankford, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Chown. Mr. and Mrs. A.. M. Hedden spent Sunday at Ipperwash. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Morris Murdy, of Stratford, spent Sunday with the former’s mother, Mrs. C. Murdy. ” Mrs. Gordon McCall, London, entertained last Wednesday with a shower for Miss Carol Dobie, of Lucan, whose marriage will take place early this Fall. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Langford spent the weekend in Toronto, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Butler. Mrs. Brokenshire left by plane last Thursday for Saskatoon, where she will visit her son who she hasn’t seen for 14 years. Her daughter, of London, and her sister, Mrs. Stone, accom panied her to Crumlin to see her off. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Coursey, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Murray and Mrs. Edgar McFalls spent Sunday at the Bert Zurbrigg cottage, just north of Grand Bend. Mrs. Stewart Park and Billie are holidaying in Victoria. Personal Items Carol Young, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Young, will long remember Canada’s eighty-sixth birthday, for on that date she was the lucky winner of a bicycle at the annual Kins man’s Dominion Day celebration at Exeter. At an induction service for the Rev. Bruce Guy who will 'have charge of Birr and Ilderton United Churches, Rev. H. W. Treffry, Strathroy, was the guest speaker and Rev. E. R. Stanley, of Robinson United Church, London, conducted the service. Mr. Guy comes from Lawrence Station. Since the death of Rev. D. A, Cowan, Rev. W. H. Pike, a retired minister, has had charge of the two churches. Margaret and Fred Culbert, children of Mr. and Mrs. Aljoe Culbert, are holidaying foi* ten days with their grandparents at Boat Lake, near Wiarton. Mr. Garfield Walls, of Pontiac, Mich., is visiting his brother, Mr. Herman Walls. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ford and family, of Detroit, spent the weekend with Mrs. Irene Coursey and family. While here, Robert acted as one of the servers at the communion service at Holy Trinity Church, Sunday morn ing. Owing to repairs being made at St. James’ Church, Clande boye, the July meeting of the Brotherhood of Anglican Church men will be held in the basement of Holy Trinity Church on Fri day night, July 10. The guest speaker will be the Rev. L. C. Harrison, of Dorchester. An executive meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary to the Can adian Legion No. 540 met at the home of Mrs. A. E. Reilly on Friday night. After completing the business for the year, plans were made for a bigger and better year when their meetings re-open. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Haskett and family, who have been stay ing with Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Haskett since coming from Win nipeg, have moved into their new home on Alice street, purchased from Mrs. Underwood. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Goddard and family spent last weekend at Pt. Frank' . Mr. J. B. Ready and his family have moved into the house pur chased from Mrs. T. C. McFar lane. i The tea and sale ’ of home cooking will be held at the Rec tory Friday afternoon, July 10. Congratulations to Leading Seaman William Brownlee and Mrs. Brownlee on the birth of a daughter in an Ottawa Hospital, June 24. Mrs. John Dobie and Miss Carol Dobbie spent the holiday weekend in Detroit. Mrs. Leila Beadle, Stratford, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Hodgson. Mr. and Mrs. William P. Reilly, of Toronto, visited Tues day with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Reilly. Mrs. Peter E. Butler, Hamil ton, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Butler. Mr. Harvey Hodgins has pur chased the home of Miss Mary Hogan. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hunter, of Detroit, spent the weekend with the former’s mother, Mrs. John Casey, and Mr. Casey. Eleven-year-old Johnny But ler, son of xMr. and Mrs. W. T. Butler, of Toronto, is holiday ing with Mr. and Mrs. DaVe Park. A few more Medway students have heard their exam results, so congratulations to Marilyn Brownlee, Arlene Stanley, Pat ricia Philpot, Pauline and Bernal Graham, Jack Young, Bob Wat son and Johnny Ewen. Personal Items Holy Trinity Parish picnic will be held Wednesday, July 15, at Springbank. Mr, and Mrs. J, W. Smith and family spent Sunday in Oakville the guests of Mr .and Mrs. P. O. King. Mr. and Mrs. Doug. Lucas, of Arkona, called on Lucan friends last Wednesday, He has sold his home on Main St., N. Mrs. John H.. Wood, whose husband passed away recently, is disposing of her furniture and taking a room with London friends. Two most faithful leaders of the C.G.I.T. were honored by the members last week. Mrs. Charles Corbett, whose other duties compel her to sever her connection with the C.G.I.T., was presented with a crystal plate and Miss Joy Hossie', who is leaving Lucan, was given a flower container. Both will be greatly missed. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Hodgins were Miss Miriam Martin and Mr. Peter Henry from Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Nugent and family, from London. Miss Jean Coventry, Ingersoll, spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Warner McRoberts. Miss' Hattie Hodgins has re turned home after spending a few days with Mrs. Fred Simp son. Thomas Needham Thomas Garfield Needham, son of the late Thomas and Helen (Farr) Needham, passed away Friday, July 3, in his seventy- second year in London Town ship. 1-Ie rested at the Needham Memorial Chapel, London, till Monday, July G, when service was held. Interment was in Arva Anglican Church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, the former Louisa Hodgins (who has many relatives in and around Lucan), one daughter, Ruth, Mrs. Murdie Colbert, and one son, Thomas Ivan Needham, both of London Township; one sister, Miss Allie Needham, and one brother, Gordon, both of London. Report From Edgewood By MRS. ROY MOORE Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Sceli and family spent Sunday at Niagara. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Westman and family attended the Kerslake reunion held at Springbank Sun day. Granton United Church held its supper on Wednesday evening with a large attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Roy, Joyce, Mar ion and Olla and Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Foster of the Mitchell road visited Saturday evening in London with Mr. and Mrs. Tom my Pye. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Pattison, of Glencoe, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lorreen Pattison and Jim my. Mr. and Mrs. Secil Bowman and girls visited Sunday with Mrs. M. Bowman, who is a pa tient in St. Mary’s Hospital, Lon don. Mr. Allen Westman, of Lucan, visited friends and relatives in the community on Friday. Miss Joyce Moore is spending a few days in St. Marys with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bendall and family. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Sceli and family spent Wednesday at Wood- stock attending the Chambers- Marshall reunion. Mr. Joseph Zubal Sr. and Annie and Frankie visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zuball Jr. and family. 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