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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-04-22, Page 11THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 22, 1954 Page It Comments About Clandeboye By MRS. C. J. PATON School Holds Open House . Miss M. Morton and her pupils of Clandeboye school held open house on Thursday afternoon. A short program with Mr. Wig­ ley, music teacher, of London, as accompanist, included songs and square dancing by junior, inter­ mediate and senior groups. Re­ citations and stories of the grow­ ing of cotton, flax and straw and ■the manufacture of rayon, nylon and rubber were, given, A display of the pupils’ work included window decorations of spring flowers: Square dancers from the school will enter the competition at the Sports Fair in London on April 21. Easter Services Holy communion was observed at St. James' Church followed by the Easter message by the Tector, the Rev. J. F. Wagland. Five members of the junior choir assisted the regular choir with the special music. Vases of snapdragon and Eas­ ter lilies were used at the altar. Birthday Party- Miss Joan Murless entertained 12 guests in honor of her sister, Suzy’s thirteenth birthday on Monday at their liorae, Miss Janet Scott assisted. Guests were Johnny Lackie, Marie Parkinson, Marylyn Eaton, Sandra Williams, Rosemary Hall, Nancy Elson, Marlene Harrison, Jeanette Blake, Donna Blake, Nancy Scott, Ruth Donaldson and- Marjorie - son. Clandeboye W.I. Mrs. Alex Macintosh elected president of the boye W.I. at the annual held at Mrs. Maurice Simpson’s home. Others elected were: Vice-presidents, Mrs, Ernest Lewis and Mrs. Arnold Blake; secretary - treasurer, Mrs. Harold Hardy; assistant, Mrs. Albert Rosser; district director, Mrs. M. McNaughton; directors, Mrs. A. W. Hill, Mrs. Karl O’Neil, Mrs. Rae Hodgins. Convener of Citizenship and Education, Mrs. Andy Carter; .Historical Research, Mrs. George Simpson; Home Economics -and Health, Mrs. Rae Neil; Agri­ culture and Canadian Industries, Mrs. James Cunningham; Com­ munity Activities and Public “ lations, Mrs. Norman Hardy; solutions, Mrs. Karl O’Neil; ditors, Mrs. 0. Cunningham Mrs. J. McEwen; pianists, Mrs. J. Paton, Mrs. R. Schroeder, Mrs. (W. Dixon. The elections were conducted by M_rs. Mac McNaughton, with Mrs. "Alan Hill as secretary. A contest at the close of the meeting was won by Mrs. Rupert Williams. Personal Items Mrs. Cora Carter celebrated her eightieth birthday on Saturday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Alan Oehm, of Shakespeare. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Carter visited Mr. Adam Bowman in Lucknow on Friday. Mr. Bowman has been a bed patient for sev­ eral months with a heart con­ dition. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Flynn spent Easter Sunday with Mrs. Flynn’s sister, Miss Cora Atkinson, of London. Mr. Harold Bice suffered a stroke and was taken to St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Logan and Myrna Jane, of Thorndale, and Mrs. Harvey Riehl, Veneta and Bobby, of Stratford, visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton. Elaine Hodgins is ill with’ chickenpox. Miss Mary Jane Hall, student Donald- ■was re- Clande- meeiting Re- Re- au- and miiittittnimiHiHmiHMim mm<ivi in iitiiiiiii i ii I'lmui | S s Open School On May 14 The date for the official open­ ing of Lucan’s new public school ■has at last been set for May 14. W. C. Vander Burg, assistant supervisor of Elementary Educa­ tion of the Ontario Department of Education, will be the guest speaker. Everything is love and kisses, ‘til your girl becomes your Mrs. Lucan Celebrates Ontario ChampionshipLucan Celebrates Ontario Championship Miss Lina Abbott. Rev. J. F. Wagland preached a splendid Easter message to the exceptionally large congregation. There was also a good attend­ ance at the eight o'clock and 11 o'clock communion services in Holy Trinity. Wool Growers' Organization WOOL SHIP COLLECT TO Registered Warehouse No. 1 WESTON, ONT. Reliable Grading Direct Settlement Shippers may obtain sacks and twine without charge from EXETER DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE Box 71, Exeter or by writing direct to CANADIAN CO-OPERATIVE WOOL GROWERS LIMITED Our Ernest Thomas Dies In London Ernest Thomas, 6'3, of Lucan, beloved husband of Sarah Thom­ as, passed away suddenly in Victoria Hospital, Friday, April 1G. Funeral services were con­ ducted from the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home on Monday. Rev. E. M. Cook of the Lucan United Church officiated. Inter­ ment was in St. James’ tery, Clandeboye. Pall-bearers were, Ed shaw, Dave Egan, Alex Mel Culbert, Roy Stanley and William Berryhill. Besides his wife, he is sur­ vived by two brothers, John, of Saskatchewan, and Edgar, Gode­ rich; one sister, Mrs. William Pearce, of London. Son of the late Joseph and Emma Thomas, he was born south of Lambeth. He worked most of his life as a farm laborer. Before his death he was working on. a farm near Ailsa Craig: Ceme- Hawk- Young, Between 70 and 75 enthusias­ tic fans as well as Lucan's team themselves are loud in their praise of the wonderful reception given them last weekend by the people of Marmora who not only provided motel accommodation and free meal tickets, but also opened up their homes, treated them to a show-and took them on a tour to the mines, The excitement of the final game of the Montreal - Detroit series and the winning of the Stanley Cup, took second .place in Lucan to the winning of the McMillan Trophy which now is on display in the drug store dow. All weekend, in homes stores, sidewalks and street w in­ ners, Lueanites talked hockey and celebrated loud and long. In years to come fathers will boast to their children and grandfathers to their grandchild­ ren how away back in the year ’54 the famous Irish .Six not only defeated Mildmay Monarchs in four straight games but went on to defeat Marmora Million­ aires in three straight, to be­ come for the first time in the history of the village, the OHA Intermediate “C” champions. The names of Rowett, Stret­ ton, Gaudette, Barnes, Smith, Watson, the Revington boys, etc. •will go down in history and to Lueanites, at least, their fame will almost surpass that of the great Babe Ruth. Special Easter Services Attract Large Crowds 5 eve- last was hear Rev. Rev. Choir Celebrates First Birthday Mrs. Ray Elson and Mrs. K. Egan, the two choir mothers, and Mrs. Clarence Hardy, one of the choir trainers, had charge of the arrangements for the choir’s first birthday party, Sunday evening after the service. Guests at the party included the parents of the children, the senior choir, Rev. Cook of the United Church, wardens and their wives and all who assisted in the cutting and making of the surplices. A beautifully decorated, huge birthday cake, surrounded by floral decorations, graced the head table. Helen Hardy, a mem­ ber of the choir, thanked all who contributed to the success of the party. With the baseball grounds again flooded like a miniature lake, some citizens are inquiring if the big boats will dock at Lucan this year. Others think it might be advisable to link up with the St. Lawrence project. of the London Teachers’ College, is spending the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Ernold Cunning­ ham and family of Chesterville, Ont., spent the weekend with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs, Omar Cunningham. Mr. Russel Blake returned home last week from St, Joseph’s Hospital w.here he spent two weeks following an operation. Private G. A. Elson returned from Korea on Friday. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Elson and spent Private Bezzo and end with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Elson, and family. over a year in Korea. Fred Bezzo and Mrs. family spent the week- Mrs. Bezzo’s parents, Let Joe Tune Er Up s :: ss s g E E E E E E E s s Bring you car to Joe Casi- mer and let him put it in tune with spring! He’ll put it in top condition for you. Joe finds out what’s wrong and makes it right * . . at the RIGHT PRICE. Re­ member! Your parts are cheaper by far! Sure She's Big! Yes, we’ve got big news for you. Wait’ll you see just how big this lg is— Watch For Our Announcement! I SPORTS ANt> AUTO SUPPLY I PHONE 211 EXETER j Finds Lake Huron Cold For Swim Even though he had to break the ice to do it, to Mr. Harold Cartwright goes the honor (?) of 'being the first Lucanite to swim the waters of Lake Huron in 1954. He found out the hard way that the water is still cold. While at Grand Bend two weeks ago, he went through the ice. Were it -not for a friend who was with him, he probably would not be back in Lucan to­ day to report on the temperature of the water, for even with his friend’s assistance it was with great difficulty he was able get back on solid ice again. to had' for out Personal Items Dr. and Mrs. Walter Rice, who had been 4 visiting the latter’s mother, Mrs. J. Sprowl, returned to Stillwater, Oklahoma, on Sun­ day. Mr. T. A. Hodgins, who been confined to his home three weeks, is able to be again. Among the many winners in the .Parkay Margarine “Name- th e-parrot” contests appears the name of Mrs. Anne’Duncan R.R. 4, Denfield, who won a Westing­ house refrigerator. ' Miss Nellie Foreman, R.N., formerly of Lucan, is visiting in Granton with Mrs. H. Coxon. There seemed a decided lull in •all village activities last week (except hockey) . Practically everybody attended at least one of the Holy Week services. Many attended several and a few people were present at all. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Laidley, of Toronto, spent the holiday weekend with the latter’s par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stanley. Somebody must “keep the home fires burning” so Mr. Wes Revington and Mr. Will Downing had charge of the butcher shop while Fred and Bob travelled up to Marmora last weekend. Of course it was no effort on the latter as he is only a year or so over his four score and ten. It seemed like -old times to have him back in the butcher shop again. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ready and family spent Good Friday in Dur­ ham the guests of Mrs. Ready’s mother, Mrs. A. Bell. A special collection for the United Church chimes amounted to $460. Miss Edythe Cook, of the Windsor' Public School staff, is holidaying with her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. E. M. Cook. Part of the vacation is being spent in Toronto attending the O.E.A. Holiday visitors with Mr and Mrs. M. 0. .Smith included Mr. and and new baby, Danny, of Water­ loo, who spent Friday with them, and Mr. Rod Smith, who spent Sunday with them. Mrs. James Freeman has re­ turned home after spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Len Harvey, of Exeter. Mrs. Isabel Underwood, Thorn­ dale, spent Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Ball. Two of those involved in .the breaking of arena windows have settled their accounts. Mr. White- head, Lucan policeman, hopes the others will do likewise in 'the near future. Two golden candlesticks, do­ nated by Mr. Douglas Stone to the Anglican! Church, were dedi­ cated at the early communion service Sunday morning, * Visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Bert Thompson on Palm Sunday were Mr .and Mrs. Frank Brown, of St. Thomas, who arrived in time for the chimes dedication service, and also Mr. and Mrs, Homer Frigard, 6f Ingersoll. Mrs, C. F. Langford, Toronto, spent last weekend with Mr, and Mrs. John Casey. After four weeks in St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital, Mr. Gerald Lewis was brought home last Wednesday, but is still fat from Well. On a number' of store windows appears lettering; 4<Welcome On­ tario Champs—"-Lucan Irish Six”, Mrs. Whlk e r McVey, who moved trom Lucan to St. Marys some months ago, died irt St. Mary's Hospital at 3:40 p.m, on Monday, Mrs. Neil Lachie, Charlene Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. William Brown­ lee and family spent Easter Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Laverty, of Hamilton. Sunday Mrs. Wes and Mrs. family, of Mrs. Jack daughters, of Montreal. Mr. and Mrs, Warner McRo­ berts were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lomond, of Cromarty, on Sunday, Mrs. G. Gannett has returned home after spending a few days with Mr .and Mrs. C. Cuddy, of London. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Whyte and family spent last weekend at Colpoy Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Mel Culbert and family spent Easter Sunday in London, the guests of Mrs. G. Patrick. Mrs. T. C. McFarlane return­ ed to Toronto with Mr. Gordon McMehen last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cart­ wright spent the holiday in De­ troit, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Roberts, late of London, Ontario. Mrs. Herman Schram, wife of Lucan’s new painter and decora­ tor, was the lucky winner of the big Panda Bear donated by Mr. Mel Culbert on a draw held on Saturday afternoon in his store. Cpl. and Mrs. Jack Cuthbert, of Trenton, were guests of Dr. and Mrs. T. A, Watson last weekend. Mrs. W. T. Banting was able to be wheeled down to early communion Sunday morning. Doreen and Jack Garrett, of Denfield, are holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coleman. Mr. and Mrs. L. Lobsinger and family, of Sarnia, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ bert Revington. Mr. and Mrs. Ant McLean and family, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Park. Mr. spent guests Jones. Master Ronnie Woodward visited his cousin, Gary Jones, for a few days last week and Kenneth Genttner, of Dashwood, is visiting Ronnie at present. Miss Ashworth, of Toronto, spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Ashworth and family. Mr. and Mrs. William Hodgins, son, Terry, and Sheila Iredale spent Easter .Sunday in Wood­ bridge, guests of Mr. and Mrs, Don Corman. Gary Elson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Elson, is spending part of his Easter vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Abbott. Mrs. Marion Joseph, son Syd­ ney, and friend spent Easter with Mrs. S. Chown and family. Miss Evelyn Armitage, Owen Sound, and Miss Wilda Armitage, of Orillia, were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Armitage. With their parents, they spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Ken­ neth Thar, of Byron, and Satur­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Allison, of McGillivray. Mr. Gary Graham, of London, spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Morley. Mr. and Mrs. William Butler and family, of Toronto, spent last weekend with Mr, and Mrs. H. B. Langford. When Mr. Percy Cranston re­ turned to Winnipeg last week lie took his mother with him for a month's visit. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coleman were guests of Mrs. Frank Coates and Mrs. R. Dickins last Sunday. The fallowing unique birth notice appeared in the London paper this week: “Crinnian — George R. and Marceline M„ of Elginfield, our first, a son, Charles Thomas. Born on his mother's birthday, April 12, 1954, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Thanks to God and Dr. Russ Schram Elginfield's population increased 20% overnight.” As Mr. and Mrs. Crinnian are ‘well- known in Lucan, Lueanites offer their congratulations. The following teachers have been hited .in local Schools for the fall term: Mrs. Marjorie Charlton at Denfield; Mrs. Elea­ nor Erickson at Southgate; Mrs. Norma Gledhill at S.S. 3 and 10; Miss Marie Lewis at S.S. 26, London township, and Mrs. S. Adams at Birr School, guests with Mr. Atkinson included Gerald Atkinson London, and Mr. Marvell and and Mr. and and two and Mrs. Irving- Gibson Sunday at Kippen, the of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer United Church Following the dedication of the chimes in the United Church Sunday morning, S/L Rev. E. D. Stuart, of Lucan, took the ning service. As reported week, a large congregation present Monday evening to ■the inspiring address of the Anne Graham, of London. On Tuesday evening, the A. E. Holley, of Exeter, was the guest speaker and members from both churches who were present enjoyed his Easter message and 'the very appropriate solo by Mr. Percy Vahey. Rev. Andrew Boa, of London, was Wednesday’s fluent guest speaker. During the service, the following members were received into the church: Mr. and Mrs. Lome Mohr, Mrs. Charles Sove­ reign, Alan Ready, Douglas man, Johnny Armitage and na Marie Parkinson. The Rev, E. M. Cook charge of the Thursday and Fri­ day services. The choir provided special music. A very large crowd received communion at the Good Friday service when the follow­ ing members were received by letter: Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Saul­ nier, from Centennial; Mrs. Percy Armitage and Miss Florence Armitage, from Granton; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Berryhill, from Centennary, and Mrs. George Paul, from Quebec, Anglican Services' On Palm Sunday morning, the rector, the Rev, J. F. Wagland, took the service, but in the eve­ ning he exchanged pulpits with Rev. G. E. Parker, of Ailsa Craig, who gave a splendid Easter mess­ age. As. Mr. Wagland was in St. James’ Church, Clandeboye, on Monday and Tuesday evenings, it --- k: / Solo- Do n- had gave the congregation an oppor­ tunity to attend the United Church where they were made most welcome. On the latter eve­ ning, they were privileged to hear the new chimes. On Wednesday and evenings, Mr. Wagland two splendid sermons, night, the Scouts and tended. Friday, true to was wet and dreary. Even the clouds shed tears in memory of the Crucifixion. The Rev. N. D. Knox, of Exeter, was the guest speaker for the “Three Hours Devotion” from 12 to 3 Never did three hours pass quickly as Mr. Knox spoke the seven sayings of Christ -the cross. He concluded his dress with an explanation of relationship of Calvary to Easter. Only those who sat through the whole service can have any con­ ception of the beauty and solem­ nity of those three hours. Easter Sunday A capacity congregation at­ tended the morning service at the Lucan United Church. In the evening a goodly number of them attended the first anniversary service of Holy Trinity's junior choir to which had been invited Cubs, Scouts, A.Y.P.A., C.G.I.T. and Explorers. , Fourteen of the 15 members of the choir plus Clifford and Hea­ ther Acheson of the United Church provided special music. The choir was resplendent in new surplices cut and made by Mrs. W. Haskett, Mrs. K. Egan, Mrs. Henry Hodgins, Mrs. J. 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