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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-12-24, Page 10THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 24, 1953 P»ge 11 Season's Greetings Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! C. Lewis Cartage and Transport Phone 133-W Lucan CHRISTMAS «RCETIH«$ . Wishing You A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Exeter Salvage ’ Company Lucan Election Cards of Thanks I wish to take this opportunity to thank all ,who voted for me on December 7 and also my helpers, Mrs. Murray Hodgins and Mrs. C. H. George. GLADYS REILLY I wish to thank all the people of Lucan who gave me their splendid support in the recent election and also those who gave time and cars. ROY H. STANLEY I wish to thank the people of the Village of Lucan for support­ ing me in the 1953 election and all those who helped in any way. CECIL H. LEWIS For 'again electing me to the Lucan Village Council, I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to my loyal support- john McIntosh A Boxing Day Treat! EXETER. ARENA Advance Tickets at Arena .Sat., Dec. 26 Matinee and Evening Show Canada’s Largest lee Show Second Line In Biddulph By MRS. H. EL9ON Mr -Wd Mrs* Jack Blair and family and Mr. and Mrs. Boh Blair and f^jpUy attended a Christinas dinner held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Ron Flet­ cher, of Woodham, on Sunday, Supper guests on Sunday eve­ ning with Mr. and Mrs. San? Skinner were Mr. and Mrs. Ron­ ald Denham and family, Kirkton, In a recent letter, December 21, from the Misses Dinah and Mir­ iam Elston, of Edmonton, Alta., they quote hbw v ery pleased they are to read the news from their pld home community in The Times-^dvocate. Mr. and MrB. M. H. Elston called on Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Skinner, of Exeter, on Thursday evening, and while there were attracted by a large Christmas Cactus with approximately 200 blooms,*which is really beautiful to see. Little Miss Sheila Elston, a young pianist, assisted at Trivitt Sunday School, Exeter, on Sun­ day, when she played two Christ­ mas . carols. News Budget From Brinsley By MRS. L. CRAVEN Mrs. Stanley Steeper and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Morley visited recently with, the latter’s sister, Mrs, George Chesher, Corunna. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tr eve thick and boys, of London, visited on Sunday evening with Mrs. Ruth Watson. Miss Eileen Morton, of Ailsa Craig, spent Thursday night with Miss Doreen Sholdice^ Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Marwood Prest on the birth of a son. Brinsley United Church Sun­ day School -held White Gift Sun­ day on Sunday last. The large number of gifts is being sent to to the Salvation Army, London, also the collection for the day, amounting to $18.0i0*. Mrs. Patterson, of Brucefield, spent a few days with her mo­ ther, Mrs. Wilbert Sholdice. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Morley and children dined with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morley on Sunday eve­ ning. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lee re­ cently celebrated their forty-fifth wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Newton Was- nidge, of Lucan, and Vera, of Toronto, visited Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Wasnidge recently. •Miss Helen Lewis, of London, spent the weekend with her pa­ rents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lewis. The winter, which came sud­ denly, brought a great surprise to the people of Brinsley Sunday morning. Someone from the neighborhood had to dig out a horse and cutter which then pro­ ceeded north on the eleventh concession of McGillivray with sleigh bells jingling. He: Just came from the Colony Restaurant ... had an eight course dinner . . . She: Say, that must have been expensive ... He: Not so—I had seven layer cake and coffee. As Yuletide draws near, may-we send out good wishes to all our neighbours, their families and friends. We Still Have Some Christmas Flowers and Centrepieces Reder's Flowers 37 Main St. S. Phone 701-W Lucan And District News Percy Vahey Heads Vets At a meeting in the Legion Hall the Lucan Legion elected the following officers for J954: president, Percy Vahey; first vice-president, Bert Thompson; second vice-president, J. W- Lock­ yer; secretary, D. A. Ball; trea­ surer, Jack Baynes; sergeant-at- arms, Ivan Culbert; executive, F. W. Hovey, T. A. Hodgins and Grant Brooks; trustees, George penno, Jack Baynes and Bert Thompson (acc.); auditor, Bert Thompson (acc.). Installation will take place at the next regular meeting with Mr, R. Lovell, of Glencoe, in charge. J. W. Freeborn Ontario ML A Funeral services for John W. Freeborn, who passed away on Wednesday, December 16 in St. Joseph’s Hospital, were conduct­ ed Friday by Rev. A. H. Harrison in St. George’s Aanglican Church, London Township. Pallbearers were Clarence and Elgin Charl­ ton, C, Robb, Thomas Robson, Charlie Grieve and Norman Caverhill. Interment was in St. George’s Cemetery. Besides his widow, he is sur­ vived by three daughters and one son, Mrs. J. K. Ward (Betty) of London, Mrs. Gordon Travis (Marjory), of Red Deer, Alta., Mrs. J. E. Robson (Joyce), of London Township, and Thomas M., of Denfield. Mr. Freeborn was a former member of the Ontario Lesisla- ture and for many years, a pro­ minent farmer in Middlesex County. Many People Win Prizes In Christmas Draws, Bingo A large crowd filled the Stan­ ley Opera House on. Wednesday night for the Llpns Club annual turkey bingo and draw. Four teen - age boys, Victor Neil, David Whyte, Norman Ford and Jim Maggofin drew the tic­ kets which resulted as follows: Television set, J H- Parkinson, R.R, 2, London; mixmaster, Wil­ liam Wilson, Lucan; radio, Miss Mildred Voison, Clandeboye. In bingo, Mrs. Harold Whyte and Mr. Norman Coursey were the most lucky, the former win­ ning a turkey and chicken and the latter two chickens. Other Chicken winners were Mrs, Stras­ ser, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Pat Too- hey, Bop Gary, Miss Lina Abbott, Mrs. John Harrigan, Mr. Wilson Hodgins, Mrs. Will McFalls and Miss Reta Arnold, The turkey winners were Mr. Frank Ryan, Mr. Bill French, Mr. Charles Windsor, Mrs, T. S. Hill, Mrs. Boyle, Mr. P. Vahey, Mr. Gerald Lewis, Mrs. Roy H Stanley, Mrs. J. Dewan, Mrs. A. E, Reilly, Mr. W. McFalls, Mrs, Parry, Mr. G. Whitehead, Miss Rose Damm and Mr. Jack Harrison, Businessmen’s Draw The Lucan Businessmen’s an­ nual pre - Christmas free prize draw will be held Thursday, De­ cember 24 with four main prizes —sofa bed, silver service, station wagon coat and wool blankets. There will also be 12 additional prizes. Last Saturday, December 19, there were draws for six bushel hampers of groceries. A rule for both draws is that the person whose ticket is drawn must be present. On Saturday a large crowd shivered and shook in the biting wind as name after name was called and the owners were not present to collect their hamper. Finally, the following happy Lu- canites went home with a load of groceries, Mrs. Harold Whyte, Mr, Joe Haskett, Mrs. James Thompson, Mr. Les Woodward, Mr. Earl Atkinson and Mrs. W, McFalls. By a strange coincidence, Mrs, Whyte won a turkey and chicken at the bingo Wednesday night and Mrs. McFalls a chicken and her husband a turkey. Mr. Har­ old Whyte’s name was also drawn for a hamper but he generously asked that a n o t li er nam e be drawn. Mr. G. Whitehead did the drawing and Mr. Harold Hodgins read out the names. Eli S. Bice City Resident Funeral services for Eli Steven­ son Bice, who passed away in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Friday, December 18 in his sixtieth year, were held from the Murdy Funeral Home, Lucan, on Monday, at 2 p.m. Rev. E. M. Cook of the Lucan United Church officiated. Interment was in St. James* Cemetery, Clandeboye. Pallbearers were Harold and Lloyd Lynn, Cecil Carter, Omar Cunningham, Joe Haskett and Charles Coughlin. Survivors are five brothers and one sister, Perry, of London, Austin and Harold, of Clande­ boye, Garland, of Detroit, Mere­ dith, of Charlevoix, Mich., and Mrs Carl Williams (Greta), of Detroit. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eli Bice, Mr. Bice was. born in McGillivray Township but spent most of his life in London. Birr W.I. Mrs, Donald Buddo was hos­ tess for the Christmas meeting of the Birr W.I. Roll call was answered with gifts for the Thomas Alway Home, London. Rev. Charles McCarroll, Lon­ don, gave the Christmas address. Mrs. George O’Neil read the Scripture Lesson and Mrs. Clif­ ford Hodgins read an article on "Pointers On Poinsettias.” Plans were made to send Christmas gifts to local "shut-ins”. Mrs. Frank Liddell read a letter from the London Township Council to say they would take action and Hydro Electric Commission would supply signs to mark all inter­ sections in the township for con­ venience of tourists and resi­ dents. Personal Items Mrs. William Stone and Mrs, Leslie Gibson, .of Exeter, spent last Thursday with Miss Hattie Hodgins. David Goddard, five - year - old son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell .God­ dard, had the misfortune to break his collar bone last week. . Mr. William Brownlee has re­ turned fro ma 10-daV business trip to Quebec. Misses Holly Martin, of Wing­ ham, and Miriam, of Detroit, are spending the weekend with their sjster, Mrs. T. A, Hodgins, and family, Mr, S. A. Stanley, of Toronto, spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs Russell Goddard. Miss Camelia Ross is recover­ ing from an attack of pneumonia, Mrs. . William Brownlee, Sr., now of Lambeth Lo^ge, Toronto, though 97’ in January, is still enjoying good health. She re­ cently patched two quilts for the Lodge. Mrs. Ed. McLean is holidaying in Florida. Mr, Walker McVey, who has been in St. Marys Hospital, is able to be home, Sympathy is extended to the Lucan relatives of Mrs. John Hunter of Exeter, who passed away Friday, December 18 in her ninety-ninth year. Holy Trinity Church, Lucan, is holding their carol service on Christmas eve at 11 p.m. Miss Isabel Underwood, of Thorndale, spent Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. A, Ball. Miss Eileen Cranston, London, spent the weekend with her mo­ ther, Mrs. Cranston. Mrs. A. A. Garrett and Mr. Scott Garrett were reecnt guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Garrett, On Tuesday afternpon 23 little boys and girls gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Haskett when their seven-year- old daughter, Nancy, celebrated her birthday with her little friends. Last week, Miss Ida Porte was taken to the hospital with a fractured vertebra. It was found necessary to put on a cast. Mr. Howard Kew has returned from a two-week business trip to Niagara, Sarnia and Kincardine. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Mullins and family, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Abbott and family and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carroll and family enjoyed a Christmas dinner at the home of Mr.and Mrs. Henry Hodgins on Saturday, December 19. Leaders of Teen Town are planning a special meeting for December 30 which will take the form of a skating party at the arnea from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., followed by dancing and refresh­ ments in the auditorium. In spite of weather conditions, eight of the 12 Explorers went carol singing last Friday night apd called at the homes of 13 "shut-ins” in the north end of the village. Not only did they give pleasure to others, but Explorers and leaders spent a most enjoy­ able evening themselves. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd East, of Hamilton, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. I. Carling and family last week. Mrs. A. W. Murdock is spend­ ing the Christmas vacation with her mother, Mrs. R. J. Roth, of Kingston, and her sister, Mrs. E, H. Young, Cornwall. Mr. and Mrs. V. G, Banting and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cob- leigh and family attended the Cooper - Sutherland wedding in Mount Bridges United Church last week. Nine-yeaf-old Ilene Donaldson was the soloist and sang very sweetly, "I Love You Truly.” Ex-CNR Worker Honored Over 50 CNR employees a and friends from Stratford, St. Marys, Ilderton, Hensail, Mitchell, Cen­ tralia, Ailsa Craig and Lucan gathered in the Stanley Opera House on Friday, December 4 to honor J. H Whitmore Sr., former CNR sectionman, who recently retired, S. Taylor, assistant roadmas­ ter, was chairman. During the evening, M. Cfavetz, foreman, presented Mr. Whitmore with a purse. ’ The evening was spent in dancing. Receives Burns From Explosion Mrs. Olive Long, R.R, 7, Lon­ don, daughter of the late Wil­ liam Sceli, of Lucan was badly burned last Thursday while clean­ ing her stove with liquid polish. The polish exploded, setting fire to her clothing. She threw her­ self on the bed and set fire to the bedding. Mrs. Long is partially crippled with arthritis and is unable to move about without much effort. She couldn’t locate the whistle with which she called her hus­ band in an emergency. Fortun­ ately Mr. Long, who was in the barn, heard her screams and re­ moved the burning mattress and bedding before the room caught fire. Mrs. Long was admitted to St. Joseph’s Hospital suffering burns on chest, back, arms and neck. Elect W.M.S. Officers The Granton United Church W.M.S. officers for 1954 are: President, Mrs. James Thom­ son; vice-presidents, Mrs. N. Tate and Mrs. Floyd Dykes; re­ cording secretary, Mrs, Bert Nix­ on; corresponding secretary, Mrs. W. Gregory; treasurer, Mrs. K. Hardie; strangers secretary, Mrs. N. Gunning; temperance, Mrs. N. Bilyea; literature, Mrs. A'. Hobbs; Mission Band, Mrs. C. Gowan, Enid and Amelia Westman; sup­ ply, Mrs, R. Rainey, Mrs. T. Gunning; Baby Band, Mrs. K. Garrett, Mrs. C. Dann; pianists, Mrs. J. Bryan, Mrs. William Cook. Vesper Sendee A splendid congregation filled the United Church last Sunday evening for the annual C.G.I.T. Vesper and Candle Lighting ser­ vice. C.G.I.T. girls filled the front seats of the centre and the Explorers the front side seats. The two leaders, Misses Muriel Carling and Audrey Marshall, took the service. The Rev. Mr. Cook told the story. During the singing of the last hymn, the girls marched out with lighted candles. Mamma: "Georgie, dear, come kiss your new governess.” Georgie: "No; I don't dare to, I’m afraid.” Mamma: “Why, dearie?" Georgie: "Dad kissed her yes­ terday, an’ she Slapped his face.” Variety Program Aids Scout House The Variety Show in aid of the Scout club house was wall attended Thursday evening in the Stanley Opera House. The program included skits by Explorers and Cubs, dance by Heather Acheson and Bonnie Drennin; duet by Mrs. K. Egan and son Frank; music by Mr. Howard Kew, Mr. Ira Carling and pupils, the three Conjin brothers and John Casimer; solos by Charlie Hager who also led in carol singing, John Conlin gave his winning oratorical ad­ dress. Mrs, Alton Isaac gave "two splendid readings. Mrs. Mel Cul­ bert was chairman and Mr, Har­ old Whyte spoke a few words, Wed In Strath roy The Rev. J. Morley Colling of­ ficiated at the wedding in the Strathroy United Church when Beverly Ann. Stanley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Revlngton J. Stan­ ley, became the bride of Calvin B. Elliott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Elliott, all of Strathroy. The church was decorated with baskets of pink and white chyr- santhemums. Mrs. Nelson John­ son presided at the organ and accompanied the soloist, Miss Ann Pennington. Given In marriage by her fa­ ther, the bride was lovely in a gown of white Chantilly lace over taffeta, fashioned with a fitted bodice featuring a Peter Pan collar and long tapered lily-point sleeves. Her ifinger-tip veil was arranged from a coronet of seed pearls and she carried a white Bible crested with yellow roses. Miss June Stanley, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Miss Joyce Stanley, also a sister of the bride, was a brides­ maid They wore identical gowns of embroidered silver leaf net over taffeta in coral and bouquet blue respectively with matching headdresses. They carried bou­ quets to blend with their gowns. .Frank Elliott, brother of the groom, was best man and the ushers were James Stanley, bro­ ther of the bride, and Ronald Faulds.Receiving guests at a reception in the Legion Hall, the bride’s mother wore a purple gown with matching accessories and a cor­ sage of yellow roses. The groom’s mother chose a gown of brown shot silk with accessories to match and a corsage of pink roses. For the wedding trip to Niaga­ ra Falls and New York, the bride donned a- brown suit with a win­ ter white-hat, dark brown acces­ sories and a corsage of yellow roses. The couple will reside on the groom’s ’ farm near Strathroy. fafFa8F?.!IFa' C. & W. Supplies 133 Huron Street E. Exeter, Ontario v We cannot help but think of our many friends who have made the past year so worthwhile. To all of them, we wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.' Exeter District Co-Op Kenneth Hern, Manager