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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-05-13, Page 11Comments About Clandeboye By MRS. C. J. PATON Mother’s IDay Service At the United Church on Sun­ day, May 9, the Rev. E. M. Cook took as his theme, “Opening Our Homes to God”, stressing the part the mother plays in keeping the family together in the home. The scripture was read by Ruth Donaldson and Jeanette Blake. Mr. Charlie Francis read the children's story and the Junior Sunday School class sang. Rev. Cook administered the rite of baptism to Joseph Mark Mol­ nar, son of Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Paul Molnar, of Mooresville, and Patricia Dawn Hodginis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hodgins, Clandeboye. Shower For Bride Friends and neighbors of Mrs. Jay Whiteford (the former Eve­ lyn Hayter) held a shower for her at her former home here. The program opened with com­ munity singing led by Mrs. Earl Dixon, a humorous reading by Mrs. Kooy, contest by Mrs. W. Dixon and a reading by Mrs. Omar Cunningham. After Mrs. L. A. Kilmer sang “I’ll Walk Beside You’’, Mrs. ■Karl O’Neil read an address and Mrs. R. Schroeder and Mrs. W. Dixon made the presentation of a stainless steel kitchen set to Mrs. Whiteford. She invited her friends to visit her in her new home at Grand Bend. Assisting with serving lunch were Mrs. W. Dixon, Mrs. R. Schroeder, Mrs. K. O’Neil, Mrs. Kooy and Mrs, T. Gilmour, Quilts Sold Mrs. Rupert Williams enter­ tained the members of the W.M.S. and W.A. of the Clandeboye United Church on Thursday and presided for the W.A. meeting. Members answered the roll call with their donation in place of the supper previously planned. A report was given on the two quilts that were sold, also the two recently quilted. It was de­ cided to buy cloths for the tables in the Sunday School room. Mrs. T. Collins gave a poem, “Mother Love’’, and presided for the W.M.S. meeting. Norene Lynn Showered Several showers have been held in honor of Miss Norene Lynn, whose mariage to Mr. Thomas Brock will take place on May 15. Mrs. Robert Hern of Hensail was hostess for a surprise shower on April 29. Gifts were presented by Mrs. Margaret Fletcher and Mrs. Gerald Skinner, as the guest of honor was seated in a gaily de­ corated chair. Miss Marion Brock read the address. Last Tuesday evening, friends and neighbors gathered at the Clandeboye United Church Sun­ day School room to honor the bride-elect. After a program con­ sisting of a reading by Mrs. L. A. Kilmer and a contest conduct­ ed iby Miss A. Northgrave, Miss Lynn was presented with two hostess chairs and a coffee table by Mrs. Don Young, Miss Betty * THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 13, 1954 Teen Town Members of Teen Town met at the Community Centre last Fri­ day only to be disappointed to find another meeting was being held. However, they have been given another booking for May 2 8, and hope for better luck*. Mrs. Am rate Guest After ‘ a length}' illness, Mrs. Annie Guest, of Toronto, passed away suddenly Saturday, May 8. Her husband, Walter S. Guest, predeceased her some years ago, also one son, Allan. She is sur- vivd by one son, Frank, also one sister, and two brothers. Mr. Guest was born on a farm on the corner of Con. 16, London, and the Proof Line, Highway 4. Lucan And District News held Captures First At Woodstock At the Musical Festival in Woodstock last Wednesday, Lucan credit the 11 in a Page 11 T-A Classifieds — A Little Investment With Big Dividends! PAINT-UP SPRED SATIN $1.95 Qt. — Save 250 We are discontinuing our Canada Paint and have reduced our present stock as follows: Luxor Enamel .......... $1.75 Qt. Semi-Gloss and Flat $1,50 Qt Buy now while all colors are in stock! • Two Good Used Cook Stoves • Several Used Electric Ranges Lawn Mowers Otaco Rotary Mower 18-Inch Cut Johnson Iron-Horse Engine SPECIAL PRICE ONLY $75.00! Personal Items Mr. Henry Hodgins received a telegram to say Ills brother., Mr, ■William J. Hodgins, of Viking, passed away on Sunday, May 2, in his eighty-first year. Mr. Hodgins had a leg amputated last February. Another X-ray on Susan Brid­ ger’s fractured hip shows satis­ factory progress. The doctors now hope to be able to remove the cast in another month. When the Lucan Irish Six were defeated by St. Clements Thresh­ ers last Monday they stored away their hockey sticks, pucks and suits for another year, only to take out their bats, balls and baseball suits. They will have little time to recuperate from hockey injuries before the base­ ball season opens. May they be as successful with the ball as they were with the puck, is the wish of all their Lucan fans. Tlie weatherman was co- oerative for the auction sale of the household effects of Mrs. John Hodgins, Saturday after­ noon. Mrs. Hodgins, who is in poor health, returned to Toronto with her sister, Mrs. Fred Stevens, prior to the sale which drew a large crowd. The house was purchased .by Mr. Stewart Park. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Abbott included Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Abbott and fam­ ily. Mrs. McIntyre and Gary and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins. Miss Mary Hovey, of ■ London, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hovey. Mrs. Annie Fairless, who spent the winter in London, has re­ turned to her home. Lucanites who have no dogs and those ' who keep their dogs tied up all year, will be most ■happy to know a by-law is now in force that all dogs must be tied up from May 15 to Septem­ ber 15. competitors were again a to their home town. In year and under solo class gyoup of eight, Clifford Acheson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Acheson, came first, and in the nine year and under solo class in a group of 15, Heather ‘Acheson was second. Another Lucan beginner, Marlene ington, daughter Qf Mr. Rev- _ - _ and Mrs. Sheridan Revington, is also to be congratulated on receiving an 80% mark. National Officer Speaks To WA An especially large attendance of the Anglican W.A. met ‘at the home of Mrs. Irene Coursey last Wednesday afternoon, May 5. The president, Mrs. T. C. Mc­ Farlane, was assisted in the de­ votions by Mrs. Harold Hodgins, Mrs. J. Beatson, Mrs. J. F. Wag­ land and Mrs. Mitchell Haskett. During the business session, it wag decided- to hold a pot-luck luncheon when each member will hand in her talent money. A re­ port was made of the gift pre­ sented . to Mrs. John Hodgins, who for many years was the branch’s most faithful treasurer. Congratulations were extended to Mrs. J. Beatson on being made a life member of the Dominion Board. The guest seaker was Mrs. C. A. Calder, now of London, who gave a most interesting and in­ spiring address on her visit to the Northern Michigan Diocesan Annual at Detroit, where she was one of the guest speakers, and of her trip through Western Cana­ da. Mrs. Calder has been re­ elected Dominion President for the fifth term. Among the guests at the meet- K. Hodgins 1 Lon- Mrs. Personal Items Mr, and Mrs. Wilmot Gould, of Detroit, spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Amos. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Windsor were guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gibson, of Thedford, last Sun­ day. Miss Hattie Hodgins spent last weekend with her sister, Mrs. A. McLean and family, of Elginfield. After six days in Toronto, guest of Mr. and Mrs. ~ Grose and family, Miss bott returned home on afternoon. Highlights visit were rides on new subway and her attendance at an Eastern Star Bridge where arrangements had been made for her to play, were three for­ mer Lucanites, nee—Edna Baw- den, Mabel Hodgson and Edythe Mowbray. Mrs. Wes Revington, who underwent an operation in St. Joseph’s Hospital some weeks ago, was brought home May 2. Her daughter, Mrs. Harry Mc­ Naughton, of London, stayed with her this week. Mrs. Rev­ ington is progress. Mr. and bett spent and Mrs. the M. Ab- E. Lina Saturday of her Toronto’s making satisfactory Mrs. Hamilton Cor- last weekend with Charles Corbett Oxford Botairy Mower 18-Incli Out Clinton Engine Made in Woodstock, Ont. SPECIAL PRICE ONLY $85.00! See These Fine Mowers Now On Display!! Russell Doube HARDWARE BASIS LINE BLANSHAJRD Miles East of Woodham ybar aluminum ioday? Chances arc you have, because practically everything we eat — grains, vegetables, meat, milk, eggs — contains aluminum. This is not surprising, since one-eighth of the earth’s crust is aluminum. Aluminum is most readily avail­ able commercially, however, in th© form of bauxite ore. Alcan ships this ore from South America to feed its pot lines at Arvida, Isle Maligne, Shawinigan Falls arid Bcauhatnois, P, Que, When the huge new Kitimat development is completed in B.C., refined ore will be shipped W th® West Coast from South American or other abundant sources, Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd, (Alcan). Bice, Miss Audrey Tindall and Mrs. Kermit Thompson. Mrs. Ru­ pert Williams read the address. Norene thanked her friends and invited them to her trousseau tea. Trousseau Tea On Wednesday, May 12, Mrs. Lloyd Lynn entertained trousseau daughter, marriage, ceived by ington Brock and the bride-to-be. Mrs. George Westcott, Exeter, Mrs. Milton Brock, Zion, and Mrs. Mervin Williams poured tea at the attractive tea table. Others who assisted were Mrs. Donald McComb, Mrs. Pete Voisin, Mrs. Tom Ogle, Miss Dorothy Dynn, Mrs. Harry Hern and Miss Paul­ ine Lynn. In the evening, Mrs. Harold Hunter, Exeter, Mrs. William Rit­ chie, Parkhill, and Mrs. J. W. Ritchie, of Clandeboye, poured tea. Others assisting were Miss Barbara Hunter, Miss Frances Hern, Miss Elizabeth Hunter, Mrs. James Rowcliffe, Miss Paul­ ine Lynn, Mrs. Robert Hern, Miss Marlon Brock, Mrs. Clifford Rit­ chie and Mrs. Harry Hern. Miss June Lynn assisted at the regis­ ter. Personal Items Mrs. Arnold Lewis and Douglas and also Mrs. Vic Thatcher and children are ill with the mumps. Mrs. Mervin Carter and Miss Mary Carter called to see Mr. Adain Bowman iti Lucknow at the Nursing Home on Saturday. Mr. Jim spent the H, Paton. Mr, and Clare, also Logan and Harvey Riehl and family Sunday evening. Mrs. Charlie Elson is a patient in Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, Where she underwent Surgery on her arm on May 1. Mrs, Hiram Thompson, with Mrs. Earl Dixoh, Mrs. R. Hamil­ ton, Mrs, W. Haskett and Mrs.. 0, Ellwood attended au O.E.S. tea in Waterloo. Mrs. Harvey Dundas is the Worthy Matron of the Waterloo Chapter. Mr. A, F. Lanphier, warble fly inspector for Biddulph Township, has made the second call on farmers in this district to check the cattle for treatment. Due to the drop in sugar beet acreage in this district, the com­ pany has moved the loader from Clandeboye station, at a tea in honor of her Norene’s, approaching The guests were re­ Mrs. Lynn, Mrs.- Well­ McSpadden of London weekend with Mr, J. Mrs. J. H. Paton and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Myrna Jane called on Stove Burns Bachelor Carmon Knowles, a Granton district bachelor, suffered minor burns on his face, hands and arms on Sunday, May 9, in a fire which damaged storey frame house on line of Bianshard and townships. An oil space heater spreading kitchen and house. Neighbours church came in his two- the town- Biddulph flames front part of exploded, the the through way toon their to his assistance and rescued some of his furni­ ture. Granton firemen arrived in time to save part of the house. Damage was estimated at $1,000. It is partly coverd by insurance. I Farms Change Hands | Ralph Pitt, of Lucan, pur­ chased one of the two 100-acre farms of the late Robert Smi- bert. Harold Parkinson bought the other. The farm of Steve Bunlock on Concession 16, Lon­ don, was sold to a London couple held Ang- M o ii- Lions dub Dinuer The Lucan Lions Club their dinner meeting in the lican Church basement last day eve with Mrs. Freeman’s group of the Ladies’ Guild doing the catering. The guest speaker was Mr. Ward Bolton of St. Marys, who spoke on Lions’ work. Mr. Bolton is running for District Governor of the Lions Club. Phone 45 J. B. READY HARDWARE Lucan, Ont. ......... Farmers And Housewives ing were Mrs. A. I’ and Mrs. Fred McLean, of don (ex-members) and Heber Davis. r Explorers Aid Korean Relief The Lucan and Clandeboye Explorers met on Monday, May 3. for a play party from 4:45 to 6:00. A boxed-lunch supper was enjoyed. During the business period, the sum of $10 was voted to Korean Relief and it was decided to have the pulpit Hymnary re­ bound. A presentation of stars conducted by Counsellor Young. A new Exploration was _ menced, that of a study of the various churches to which the Explorers belong. A suitable worship service was conducted by Counsellor Iva Hodgins, as- r Jeanette and Donnasisted by Blake. Former Lean was was Elva com- Counsellor Joan a welcome guest. Mc­ Richard Ball Funeral services were from the C. Haskett and Funeral Home on Saturday, 8, for another of Lucan’s school children, Richard Nelson Ball, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Ball, who passed away suddenly in St. Joseph’s Hospital from a brain tumor, in his fourth year. Interment was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Pall bearers were Frank and Pat Egan, John and Paul Conlin. Flower bearers were Hugh Con­ lin and four members of the Legion, Dave Egan, John Wyatt, Charles Sovereign and Percy Va­ lley. Members of the Auxiliary to the Legion also attended the held Son May pre- to the Legion also attended service. Plan Blossom Tea The Women’s Association the LUcan United Church met in the church George, vice­ of on Wednesday, May 5, parlors. Mrs. C. H. president, presided. Flowers for the tuary for the month of May are to be ’ • • - Culbert, Mrs. E. Carling. the Blossom Tea, to be held in the church parlors on Saturday afternoon, May 22, when there will be a Home Baking Sale as well as the sale of flowers, Mrs. Wes Hodgins, convenor, led in assisted by Mrs. ____. ____ worth who read the Scripture Lesson and Mrs. T. D, Orme who gave a message in song. The Rev, Mr. Cook, as guest speaker gave ait interesting address on the Mother's Day theme. Church sane- donated by Mrs. Myron Mrs. William Amos, . M. Cook and Mrs. Ira Plans were made for as group the worship1 James Sigs- Mr. and accompanied them to the Stoner-Harrower wedding at Thedford on Saturday, May 1. Ten members of Holy Trinity W.A. met, at the home of Mrs. Jack Murdy last Friday for a quilting bee. Mrs. Irene Coursey, Misses Delrene and Marion were guests of Mrs. Herman Powe, of Exeter, last Sunday. Don Middleton, son of and Mrs. Earl Middleton, one of the delegates chosen conference of the of the Farmers' berta at the University of Al­ berta, Edmonton. He will spend three weeks in Alberta on an exchange visit with junior far­ mers from that province. He will also visit farms in the Peace River area and southern Alberta. Clandeboye weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Smith were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kilmer on Saturday and Miss Joan Mwrless on Sunday. Inspector D. G. Smith visited the Lucan Public School last Friday. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. George Lachie, of Kitchen­ er, on the birth of a daughter, Laura Jane, on April 27. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Fisher, of Stratford, were Tuesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hodgins and family. Mr. James Little suffered a heart attack last week. His many friends hope for a speedy re­ covery. Mrs. William Aylestock visit­ ed with her family in Toronto over the past weekend. 'Dr. and Mrs. Ken Banting, Of Pt. Huron, spent last Thursday with Mrs. W. T. Banting and family. Leading Seaman Wm. lee, Halifax, phoned his for Mother’s Day. Mr. Ronald Simpson, roy, foreman of the Forestry Division of the Hydro, has pur­ chased and moved into the house recently built by Mr. Cecil Lewis on the new street opened off Beech St. Mr. Gordon Pacock, St. Marys, spent Mother’s Day with his mother, Mrs. William Sceli. Mr. and Mrs. David Glover and family, of Espanola, and Mrs. John Bigham, of Toronto, spent last weekend with Mrs. G. Patrick, of Loudon, who is re­ cuperating from her recent ill­ ness at the home of her daugh­ ter, Mrs. Mel Culbert. Mr. and Mrs. E. Mathers spent last weekend in Hickson, guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. A. McLean and family and Mr. bert Revington Day with Mr. Park, The official opening’ of LiicaiVs new public school will be held Friday evening, May 14. Mother’s Day visitors with Mr. and .were ton Miss and Mrs. H. McFalls, London. Mr. Rod Smith, now of Kit­ chener, sepnt last weekend with Mi. and Mrs. M. O. Smith. Mrs. Harvey Hodgins, Alice St., who underwent a gallstone oeration in St. Joseph's Hospital last week, is making satisfactory recovery, Horst Longwost and Alex Al- tliolff, of London, pupils of Mr. Ira Carling, of Lucan, won gold medals last Saturday at Hamilton Kiwanis Festival. Both played the Spanish guitar. Mrs. Carling and Miss Muriel Carling attended the festival and also visited Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd East, of Stoney Creek, while waitng for Mr. Carling. A.Y.P.A. The senior branch of the Lu­ can A.Y.P.A. held its May meet­ ing in the Parish Hall Monday evening, May 2. Owing to the hockey match, the attendance was small. Final arrangements were made for the variety show to be held in the Community Centre Monday evening, May 17. Plans were also made for an A.Y.P.A. banquet to be held in London at the end of the month. I Teachers’ Meeting The B id du 1 ph and North Middlesex Teachers’ Association met in the Denfield School for their May meeting last Tuesday. The main business was Field Day. It is not fully decided whether to have a Field Day or Play Day. Due-room schools find difficulty in competing with Lucan’s five-room school. Plans for the teachers’ banquet to be held in tire Centre cussed. Lucan Community June 2 were also dis­ Mr. Mr. was two Ontario to attend a junior section Union of Al- Brown­ mother Legion Ladies Auxiliary Lucan Branch of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary met in the Le­ gion quarters on Tuesday, May 4. A good attendance was pre­ sent to hear Mrs. Crackenbush, Zone Commander. The Rally is to be held at Petrolia on June 22. A letter was read giving particulars the convention to be held Toronto from September 20 September 23. One delegate is be sent from Lucan. A Home Baking Sale is to held on Saturday, May 15. of in to to be A draw was won by Mrs. Cracken­ bush. Chester Mr. away in don, on seventy-first year, son of the late Mr. Richard Hobbs, of Plover Mills. He had farmed all his life in Missouri. His wife, the former Eileen O’Neil, of Ilderton, pre­ deceased him in 1952. Inter­ ment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, He is survived by one bro­ ther, Alfred, of Edmonton, and five sisters, Mrs. W. E. Mc­ Cutchen, Thorndale, Mrs. Alfred Tucker and Mrs. Alfred Walden, Toronto, Mrs. Rogers, London, and Mr.s. Charles Sterritt, Pickering. 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