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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-07-23, Page 11Comments About Clandeboye By MRS, C, J. PATON St. Jaines’ Church Picnic The Sunday School and Parish picnic of St. James' Church was held on Friday afternoon at Fan- shdwe Bark with over 50 in at­ tendance. 11 - With Mrs. Karl O’Neil as con­ venor of the sports,* the following were winners: ’ Elaine Hodgins Bebby Hodgins; Philip Wagland, Cunningham, Joan Cunningham Tommy Tomes, Joe Cunningham Mrs.,Rae Hodgins; Dorothy Lewis, Mary Tomes; and Wagland. One * feature at the beach the modelling of a 1910 1953-styled bathing suits. ___ of the young people took advan­ tage of the paddle boat rides. A picnic supper was served and. all report a pleasant outing, Presentation For Couple Nick Fedossow Susy Murless Douglas Lewis Barbara Anne Ann Mrs. Page? JITHE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 23, 1953 Don t Miss The White Shoe Sale J. B. READY WASHABLE CASUALS .......... “JAY-DEE" ARCH SUPPORT SANDALS ................................. “P.F." TENNIS OXFORDS . ... “ELAINE" SANDALS ............. THRILL-MATE SANDALS ..... CUSHION HEEL SANDALS ... Boots and Shoes — Hardware LUCAN was and Most x The young people from this community met in the Stanley Opera House on Friday night to present Mr. Gerald Lewis, a for­ mer resident, and Mrs. Lewis with a gift. Miss Betty Bice read the address and Douglas Carter and Beverly Cunningham present­ ed them with a kitchen table and chairs. The young couple reside in Lucan. Dancing was enjoyed to tlfe music of Ducharme’s orchestra from -Zurich. CfuEd Swallows Tablets Joan, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lewis, suf­ fered no serious effects after she found some nerve tablets and swallowed them. Personal Items Mr. Arnold Lewis has sold his truck, and milk route. Mrs. Dora Olson, with her daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Ferris, and grandson, Fred Ferris, of Detroit, and Mrs. Murray Rowe of Mc­ Gillivray visited with Mr. and Mrs. J, H. Paton on Thursday. Mr, Harry Pyke has sold his house and land to Mr. and Mrs. Pigeon Races The Forest City Racing Pigeon Club staged two - big races re­ cently. Agathe, Lucan places: ninth, v. xnuuj, lculu, ax. Hardy; eleventh, H. Hardy; and fifteenth, B. Watson. In the race from Peter boro, 170 airline miles: eigthtli, N. Hardy; tenth, C. Hardy; eleventh, H. Hardy; thirteenth, B. Watson, and six­ teenth J. Hardy. In the first from St. Que., 400 airline miles, stood in the following eighth, Jack Hardy; C. Hardy; tenth, N. Lucan And District News and Drygoods PHONE 45 Regular Sale Price $4.49 $3.49 $4.95 $3.95 $3.95 $3. Il* $3.75 $3.25 $5.95 $4.95 $4.45 $3.45 Husbands! Wives! Want new Pep and Vim? Thousands -of couples are weak, worn-out, ex- ihausted solely because body lacks iron. For new vim, vitality, try Ostrex Tonic Tablets. Supplieg iron you, too, may need for pep; supplemen­ tary doses Vitamin Bi. Introductory or “pet- acquainted” size only 60d. At all druggists. Buckwheat Personal Items Miss Hazel Brockton, of don, was a weekend visitor Mrs. Blake and Mrs. J. B. Armi­ tage. Word has just been received from Mrs. Don Chisholm (nee Twyla Dagg) that her husband was drowned July 8. Twyla lived in Lucan during the years her father was manager of the Bank of Montreal. She has only been married a short time. Mr. James Little is away on vacation. Mr. Ed. Hawkshaw has charge during Mr. Young Stanley Hardware Store while Mr. Stanley is laid up. Mr. Clarence Haskett is add­ ing a new porch to his Market St. home and has finished paint­ ing his house. Mrs. Lloyd of Brantford, and Mrs. Will With the children of lage, baseball seems taken second place of the ball grounds. In its place are soap box stock races. Each day more and more gaily colored “contraptions” appear. From the screams of delight heard at all hours of the day and night, the children are having a glorious time. Lon- with of the Anglican Church his absence. Bob Coleman and . Jim ■are helping out in the Cook and family, are visiting Mr. Haskett. the vil- to have late on Anglican Guild Makes Surplices The Ladies Guild of Holy Trinity Church' met on Monday night, July 20, one week earlier than usual to enable the mem­ bers to attend the trousseau tea at Mrs. Roy Stanley’s on July 27. Regardless of a hot night, there was a splendid turn-out. The . - . - - — son, read A one new member, Mrs. Sims, and to an old member returned from the west, Mrs. Calvin Haskett. Mrs. Hawkshaw thanked the Guild for their work in making the new surplices for the choir. During the business session it was decided to see about screens for -the basement windows also to per in Mrs. charge followed and the A solo by Mrs. Jack Elson, ac­ companied by Mrs. Hawkshaw, was enjoyed by all. The mem­ bers were then divided in groups of five for an “Add a Letter” contest directed by Miss Lina Abbott. Mrs. Cecil Hodgins' group won with a score of out of 45. president, Mrs. J. Thomp- presided. Mrs. • Wagland the scripture lesson. welcome was extended to hold a Thanksgiving October. Bright’s of the and sup- group program refreshments. had which 41 and 1 For Sale $2.00 PER BUSHEL Bags Free Scott’s Elevator Lucan Ontario 't'MHHHiHiiiimmiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiHHiiiiiiiiiii* Kurt Gebel. They expect to take up residence on August 1. Mr. Fisher has built a garage on his property in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Karen spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Aimer Hendrie. On Sunday they visited in Galt: Mrs. Cora McLean and friend of Detroit are spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. Mac McNaugh­ ton. Jimmie Scott spent the end at Gravenhurst, guest and Mrs. Jim McCullough. Mrs. Arthur Hodgins Bill Downing, and Joan, of Chatham. week- of Mr. Hysterectomy: medical necessity or surgical racket? Each year, more and more women, ©till in the prime of life are sub­ mitting to surgery that destroys their ability to bear children. In August Reader’s Digest, Lois Mattox Miller tells how, in too many cases, post-operative diag­ nosis proves this drastic feminine surgery to be unnecessary — tells why such surgical faddism exists — what can be done to stop it.- Get August Reader’s Digest to­ day: 38 articles of lasting interest, condensed from leading magazines, current books. 'W v 1/VI BEST COOLER IN TOWN... SHERBET enter­ tained in honor of her daughter, Laura Jean’s, first birthday on Friday afternoon. Guests were Paul Lewis, Sandy4 Thompson, Michael Culbert, Janice Morley, Ruth Ann McRoberts, Betty Scott, Nancy Hardy and Jane Corbett. Douglas Harrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harrison, was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital on Saturday. He underwent an oper­ ation for appendicitis on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton and Clare called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Orchard on Saturday. A private funeral serv­ ice was held on Sunday for the late Mr. John Orchard. Interment took place in Vinings Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rollins and family, of Sarnia, and Mi*, and Mrs. Art Erskine, of Parkhill, spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Carter. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Revington, of Lucan, and Mrs, Fred Simp­ son and Mr. Moore Cunningham spent Sunday at Goderich and Grand Bend. Myrna Jane Logan of Thorn­ dale spent the weekend with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton. Mr. and- Mrs. Herman Powe of .Exeter spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton. Foster-Hodgins Wed In London Before a setting of pink white gladioli, ferns and candel abra, in St. James (Westminster Church), Joan Marjorie Edith Hodgins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. changed wedding George Hugh Bruton Foster, son of Mr. and Mrs. George M. D. Foster. All are of London. The Rev. H. E. Merifield officiated. Soloist was Mrs. Kenneth Mc­ Pherson, Mitchell, accompanied at the organ by E. D. McCraig. The bride, entering the church with her father, wore a floor­ length' gown of white imported lace over satin featuring an ac­ cordion pleated front panel in the skirt. The formal bodice was topped with a lac© packet styled with lily point sleeves. A Dutch cap of lace 'and seed pearls held her fingertip veil of French illu­ sion and she carried a white prayer book crested with a white orchid and old English ivy. Attendants, Mrs. Kenneth Sin­ clair, Toronto, matron of honor, Miss Maureen Graham and Miss Lois Foster, sister of the groom, bridesmaids, were dressed alike in waltz-length gowns of mauve silk organdie over pink taffeta and matching jackets. They car­ ried bouquets of tions and English Flowergirl was Hodgins, sister of Best man was clair, Toronto, and ushers were Robert Kelland and Ronald Hod­ gins, brother of the bride. For the reception at Cobble­ stone Inn, the bride’s mother wore a dove grey dress with navy accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The igroom’s mother assisted wearing a silver blue taffeta shantung gown with pink accessories and a corsage of pink and American Beauty roses. The couple will reside in Lon­ don. , Kenneth Hodgins, vows ex- with pink carna- ivy. Miss Lynda the bride. Kenneth Sin- That’s Duncan Hines’ new sherbet in several tangy fruit flavors. Quick way to cool off these warm days. Smoother than ordinary sherbet, more satisfying. For dessert, for in­ between refreshment, for frosty enjoyment any time, it’s Duncan Hines’ new sherbet. i Made Exclusively By Ice Cream Company Goon: “You should see a tor.” Moron Goon: “If he says you're you should go see another tor.” “Yeah?” doc- O.K. doc- Lucan Wins First The first play-off game of the Thames Valley League was play­ ed Monday night in Lucan with the home team defeating Gran­ ton 8-4. Fred Revington pitched and Don Hodgins caught. Their next game will be on Thursday night at Granton. Personal Items Mrs. J. B. Armitage, who has been in the hospital for several weeks, was brought home last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. William Rollins and family, of Sarnia, were Sun­ day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Hodgins. Mrs. R. H. Stanley, of Lucan, will entertain at a trousseau tea in honor of her daughter, Vivian, bride-elect of August 1, on Mon­ day evening, July 27. For two weeks begining Mon­ day, July 20, the following Lu­ can boys will take swimming lessons at the London “Y”: Bobby Chown, Jim Drennan, Gor­ don Young, Randy Paul and Ward Hodgins, Mrs. Murray Hodgins as direc­ tor, Joan McLean and Marilyn Brownlee as councellors, with Beverly Butler and Mae Cob- leigh, Explorers, leave Saturday for a week’s vacation at Bimini Camp near Stratford. This camp is sponsored by 'the Middlesex Presbytery, Board of Christian Education of the United Church of Canada. Congratulations 'to Miss Alice Stanley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. U. F. Stanley, who is being transferred August 1 from the London Life to their Toronto office, as receptionist. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins have returned home after spend­ ing a few days at London with Mr. and Nrs. H. A. Mullins and family. Under the leadership of Mrs. Charles Parker, Mrs. Ken Tilen", Mrs. Victor Smith, Mrs. Murray Gibson, Miss Madeline Hardy, Miss Marion Elliott- and Mrs. Wesley McGuffin, a Bible School will be held in Centenary Church the first week of August. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Lewis (nee Helen Stanley), Lucan’s re­ cent bride and groom, were guests of honor at a dance Fri­ day night in the Stanley Opera House people inunity, young with a Mr. and Mrs. Leis and family, of Milverton, spent Sunday at the home of Mr .and Mrs. Wil­ liam Aylestock. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Boyle and Miss Verna Boyle, of Moose Jaw, were dinner guests of and Mrs. Wes Revington Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Mann daughter spent a few days week with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hodgins. Mrs. Jack Denilli Simpson), of Detroit, Wednesday with Wes Revington. Mr. and Mrs. and family, of weekend guests Mrs. Mitchell Haskett. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Revington and Anne rich. Mr. and family, of day with Cantelon. Eight-year-old Gary Jones, of Kippen, is spending his vacation with Ronald Woodward. Mr. and Mrs. N. Wasnidge and Mr. and Mrs, Arnold Wasnidge spent Sunday with Norwich rela­ tives and friends. • Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ostricker and Miss Mary Young, Windsor, are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Lankin. Teeu-age Rose Revington is spending part of her vacation with her two sisters, Audrey and Noreen, of London. Mrs. Wes Hodgins, who under­ went an operation in London on Saturday is making satisfac­ tory progress. Mrs. Ida Loucli, of Courtland, spent a week with her mother, Mrs. J. B. Armitage. by the young Clandeboye com- tile evening the were presented ■staged of the During people table and four chairs. Mr. last and last Mr. (nee Kay spent last and Mrs. Jack Chatham, with Mr. Graham were and spent Sunday in Gode- Mrs. W. Cantelon and Woodstock, spent Sun- Mr. and Mrs. J. H. SO YOUR BIRD5 ARE "Af N HOME ON THE RAN6E, )\ Tl JACK-HOW ARETHEY MAKING OUT?/-"'' m 4S' NOT 50 BAP, DOG. BUT THERE'S A LOT MORE TO THIS RANGE &U5INE55 THAN \ v MEETS THE EYE. ) you BET THERE IS, JACK. PROPER HANDLING OF 0IRP6ON THE RAN6E / MEANS PROFIT OR LOSS ) IN THE LAYING PEN./ 9 SZzZ Anglican Picnic After presenting the United Church with an ideal day for their Sunday School picnic, ap­ parently the weatherman decided to show no favoritism for he gave the Anglicans an equally ideal day for their Parish picnic on Wednesday afternoon at Springbank. Hot? Yes, it was both hot and humid, but under the trees of No. 4 Area there was a nice breeze. Sports under the leadership of Mr. Wagland and Mrs. Clarence Hardy began immediately upon arrival, and resulted as follows: race winners — Claudette St. Louis, Frank Hardy, Marie Whitehead, Judy Haskett, Philip Wagland, Joyce Wagland, Bob Hardy; three-legged race, Frank Hardy and Gary Elson; cookie race, boys and girls under four, (all got cookies). An amusing three-part relay race followed consisting of a rope race, clothes­ pin race and a train race. Audrey Whitehead’s group won two out of three. Boys’ and girls’ shoe race, Philip Wagland and Nancy Has­ kett; under nine, Kathleen Ryan Helen Hodgins; lay, Gary Elson’s group. While lunch was ’being pared the young people scattered to the zoo, swimming pool and to ride on the little1 train and the ponies. They came back “starving” and food rapidly dis­ appeared from the heavily-laden tables togethei' with milk, choco­ late milk and several helpings of ice cream. When all were more than satisfied, old and young made for the ball diamond to enjoy a hilarious ball game. No record was kept of home-runs, errors or strike-outs, but time was had by all, and ed another successful picnic for Holy Trinity three-legged race, girls and re-paper bag pre- a good so end- Parish Church. Baseball News Variety is the spice of Lucan’s Thames Valley team had a win, a loss and a tie this week. Don Hodgins caught for all games. On Monday night at St. Pauls, with Fred Revington pitching, Lucan went down to defeat 5-2. On Wednesday night at Harrington with Ivan Hearn pitching the score was 6-6. At an exhibition game with Crumlin Thursday night,“ Ken Westman assisted Fred Revington to win the game '9-4. Lucan finished in first place, St. Pauls second, Harrington third and Granton fourth. The best-of-three play-offs began in Lucan Monday, July 20 when Granton was the visiting team. On Tuesday, July 21 Harrington played at St. Pauls; Thursday, July 23, Lucan at Granton, and Friday, July 24, St. Paul’s at Harrington. May the best team win. life, so Soap Box Winners A number of adults and child­ ren from the village took in the soap box races held at Ailsa Craig last Wednesday and of the 27 entries, the following Lucan boys won first, second and third prizes, Tommy Brooks, Bob Young and Peter Shipley. Tommy also won a second prize. Bible School Closes The Birr and Ilderton munity’s first Vacation School closed on Friday with a picilic. On Sunday the 120 pupils and leaders attended a special service at the Ilderton United Church at which certificates were presented. So successful was the school that already the leaders are considering a two- week term for next year. com- Bible Personal Items Mr .and Mrs. W. T. Amos are having many visitors to see their garden the past week. If you have not seen their Creelman lilies it is worth your while go­ ing around. The latest count was 119 blopms. Ten little girls helped Helen Hardy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hardy, enjoy her thir­ teenth birthday celebration on Saturday atfernoon, July 11, at her home. Miss Shirley Dickenson of concession 14, London township, is one of the 120 school teachers who are touring the United States and Western Canada on a 9D0i0' mile trip by bus. Billy Chown, 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Chown, who has been hobbling around on crutches for weeks from an injury received at school, shed his cast and crutches this week and will now be able to enjoy the remainder of his vacation’. In remembrance of St. James, Rev. J. F. Wagland will hold a special communion service at St. James’ Church, Clandeboye, next Saturday morning. Mr. John Pollard, spent last Monday Harold McFalls and Mrs. T. Brooks. Miss Hattie week with her Lean. Harold and London, spent Mrs. T. Brooks. Mr. U. F. Stanley fell last week and broke a bone in his foot. It will be ncessary for him to wear a cast and use crutches. Mr. Wellington Hodgins, of Calgary, is visiting his sisters, Mrs. John Casey and Mrs. Chas. Windsor, also his sister-in-law, Mrs. Malcolm Hodgins. Little Christina Nugent, daugh­ ter of Mr .and Mrs. C. Nugent, of London, is spending a couple of weeks’ vacation with grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hodgins. Those- from Lucan who were among the 4000 at the Kirkton. Garden Party last Wednesday are loud in their praise of the splen­ did programme and wonderful evening. Congratulations to Miss Eliza­ beth Louise Powell, of Granton, a graduate of the nursing school of St. Joseph's Hospital, London, who was the winner of the Can­ adian Nurse Award for pro­ fessional proficiency in the 195 3 class. Miss Powell is a niece of Miss Lilias Powell, R.N., now serving at New Life Sanitarium, Obeuse, Japan, and is the daugh­ ter of Mrs. I£. J. Crouch, of Granton. A Bible School is being held in the Prospect Hill Institute Hall from July 20 to July 24. Toni Watson, of London, will be the leader. The school will close on Friday July 24 with an eve­ ning meeting at which the work done by the children will be dis­ played to parents and friends. Rev. A. Aylestock, of Owen Sound, and Mrs, Robert Doxon, of Toronto, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Ayle­ stock. Mrs. Minnie Sangser, Hensall, spent last Wednesday with her daughter, Mrs. Herb Stretton, and Mr. Stretton. Mary Rose Powell and Lillus Cook won the Harvey Mowbrary Scholarship at S.S. No. 7 Public School, Granton. This scholarship will entitle them to enter Med­ way Collegiate in September. Rev. A. McMillan, Mrs. Mc­ Millan and family, of -St. Louis, Missouri, were Rectory visitors last week and by chance timed their visit to be able to enjoy Holy Trinity Parish picnic at Springbank on Wednesday after­ noon. Mr. -and Mrs. Alfred Hodgins and family, of Toronto, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ son Hodgins. Mr. Charles Corbett has the foundation of his new home on Main St., South, completed. of Exeter, with Mrs. her sister, Hodgins spent last sister, Mrs. A, Mc- Carole Brooks, of last weekend with 1 c PATENT PENDING Consider ofhtr teasonal and chore-time uses when you buy, EMPTIES CRIBS OR BINS AS EASILY AS IT FILLS HARVEST-HANDLER PORTABLE FARM ELEVATORS Sure the Harvest-Handler is a real performer filling cribs and bins. But its small size, light weight and extreme maneuverability als<\pay off removing grain and ear corn from storage. Thanks to its aluminum-alloy construe, tion and light weight the Harvest-Han­ dler is easily positioned by one man. Model B is available in 16' and 20' lengths, weighs only 79 lbs. with power unit removed. Greater-capacity Model C comes in standard 16' length, weighs 93 lbs. without power unit. 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