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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-06-24, Page 11Lucan And District News THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 24, 1954 Recreation Activities H. J. CORNISH & CO. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Page 11 " 1 Charles Roberts District Farmer Funeral services for Charles L. Roberts, who passed away in St. Mary’s Hospital, London, on June 13 in his eighty-first year, were held ral home, afternoon. Ilderton, was in St. don township. Pall bearers were Frank Stanley, Kenneth Hardy, Winfield Shoebottom, William S., Alfred and Vincent Hodgins. ■ Mr. Roberts had farmed all his Life on the homestead on Con. .15, London township, where he was born. His wife, the former Catherine McTavish, died six years ago. He is survived by two sons, Gordon Hamilton and Hil­ ton, of Denfield, and two daugh­ ters, Mrs. Fred Grieve, of Den­ field, and Mrs. Harvey Hodgins, of Lucam * \ from the Murdy fune- Lucan, on Wednesday Rev. A, J. Harrison, ■officiated. Interment George Cemetery, Lon- Hunting Reunion Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Banting and. Billie Banting of Lucan were among the 60 representatives of the Bantipg family who met at Bright's Grove on Sunday, June 20, for the annual Banting re­ union. Relatives were there also from Pt. Huron, Flint, Ailsa Craig, St. Thomas, McGillivray and Sarnia. ©eltelbntto Anmiversary •Mr. Thomas Flynn and former Miss Eva Smith, of Park­ hill, were married, 45 years ago on Wednesday, June 16. On Sunday, June 20, they cele­ brated with a family gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Flynn moved to Lucan some months ago and living in the home vacated Mrs. J„ B. Armitage. the are by Birthday Mrs. W. T. Banting celebrated her eighty-sixth birthday quietly in her own home on Friday, June 18. Other than having to spend her days in a wheel-chair, Mrs. Banting is wonderfully well. On September 8, 1952, she and the Into Dr. Banting celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary and the following March Dr. Banting passed away. On Sunday Dr. Ken­ neth Banting and son, Pete,, of Port Huron, were home to cele­ brate Fathers' Day with her in a family gathering. FA$ T W.I. Honors Officer, President Two Years Twenty - eight members were present for the June meeting of the Lucan W.I. held in the Com­ munity Centre Thursday with Mrs. Frank Hardy presiding. Roll call was answered by “your favorite love ’ song”. The report on the Dance Revue netting $83.55 was most gratifying and a vote of thanks was extended to Miss Marilyn Brownlee and her mother. For her outstanding work dur­ ing her two years as president, Mrs. Warner McRoberts was pre­ sented with a gift by Mrs. Wil­ bert Revington with Mrs. Harold Hodgins giving the address, An invitation was read from the Clandeboye W.I. to join them in a bus trip to Hamilton July 14. Mrs. C. H. George reported on the Shakespearean plays and distributed the tickets purchased. It was decided to join the As-, sociation of Consumers. The July meeting will take the form of a picnic to be held 15 at the river flats. Mrs. Murray Hodgins led sing-song, accompanied by Erwin Scott. Three interesting papers were read, Mrs. Dave Park on “Canada”; Mrs. Harold Corbett on “What is wrong with grown-ups?”, and Mrs. Warner McRoberts on “How to Enjoy the Happiest Day of your Life.”, Re­ ports on tile District Annual, June 1, in Parkhill, were given by Mrs. Erwin Scott Murray Hodgins. It was decided, .prior W.I. meetings, the Irish Ball Team Wins Four Tilts The Lucan baseball diamond was a busy spot last week for the Lucan Irish Nine, when four games were played, Monday night with iSt. Paul's, Thames Valley League; Tuesday night With Devizes .Sr., Middlesex Ox­ ford League; Thursday night with Ilderton, Middlesex Qxford League, and Friday .night ' with Devizes, Thames Valley League. It was a happy week for Lucan fans for the Irish Nine four games. The 19 54 upholding the honor of Irish Nine. Ivan Davis, 49, Dies At Home Funeral services for Ivan Davis who passed away at his home on Con. 4 Biddulph on Monday in his fiftieth year, were held from the C. Haskett & Son Funeral Home, Lucan, on Thursday with Rev. R. A. C. Mills of St. Pat­ rick’s Church, Saintsbury, officiat­ ing. Interment was in St. James’ Cemetery, Clandeboye. Mr. Davis was the son of Mrs. William Davis and the late Wil­ liam Davis. He farmed all his life on Con. 4, Biddulph. He is sur­ vived by his mother; one sister, Mrs. Murray Abbott; and one brother, Clarence L. Davis, all of Biddulph. Personal Items Weekend Mrs. Will Mrs. Mt. don, July in a Mrs. and Mrs, to future executive would meet to discuss any forth­ coming business and thus curtail the time spent at the meetings. The box is still in the J. B. Ready store for contributions of old cotton for the Cancer Fund. United Church Organizes Choir Under the leadership of Mrs. Dave Park and Miss Reta Chown, the Lucan United Church has organized a junior choir com­ posed of the following 21 child­ ren; Marlene, Anne and Gary Revirigton, Clifford and Heather Acheson, Terry, Dana, Wayne and Marilyn Culbert, Bonnie Drenan, Bill Darling, Bobbie Chown, Beverley Butler, John Armitage, Arthur and May Cob- leigh, .Shirley Emerick, Ingrid Burgstrom, Elizabeth Parkinson and Jean Cochrane. • TO ALL FARMERS Needing Wire Fence a c» (• 7»Ft. T, Punched or Red Top Iron Posts .... 82 £ each Special Low Price on Woven Wire Fence 8-wire even space, or 9-wire graduated. All full gauge No.. 9 and tight lock.. 4-Pomt 6-Inch Heavy Barb Wire at $8.75 per spool Cash 9 First only. grade Baler Twine ...................... $8.00 per bale grade Binder Twine .................. $10.00 per bale Roofing on band; will supply men to replace Scott's Elevator —---- Erwin Scott ------ s 3 PHONE: Office 63, Res. 110 LUCAN, ONT. i * won all team is the old Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Over 100 guests were present at the fiftieth anniversary cele­ bration in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Nichol, of Granton. Mrs. Niphol, the former Mary Isabel Jardine, and William Bruce Nichol were married June 15, 1904, at the home of her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert by the The Nichol, flower girl, Miss Marion Jardine, of Port Huron, attended. All five children were present for the celebration —• Mrs. Cecil Millson, London; Frank, of Cain- lachie; Isabelle (Mrs. Elmer Harlton), of Granton; Lloyd, of Thorndale, and Winnifred (Mrs. Orville Grosvenor), Melbourne, Letters of congratulations were received from Prime Mini­ ster Louis St. Laurent and Ro­ bert McCubbin, M.P. Mr. and Mrs. Nichol received numerous gifts including two occasional chairs from the fam­ ily. Guests were present from Petrolia, Wallacetown, London,* Melbourne, Sarnia, Port Huron, Clute, Northern Ontario, Bad Axe and Kindi, Mich. Jack Marshall and Glen Rev­ ington spent last weekend at Inverhuron Beach near ‘Kincar­ dine. First Star Tests At a meeting of the Lucan Cubs June 17, the following boys passed their First Star tests: Hugh Conlin, Paul Conlin, Frank­ lin Milnes, Harvey Hayes Harry Bond.and Niagara Tour On Wednesday, June 16, pupils of Grades 7 and 8, Lucan, and pupils of Grade 5 to 8 of Mrs. Conlin’s school (numbering 56) enjoyed a bus trip to Niaga­ ra Falls and Queenston Heights. A tour of the hydro devedopment, a visit to Brock’s monument, and a bus trip through Niagara were highlights of the trip. the Jardine, near Camlachie, Rev. John Bailey. • ■bridesmaid, Miss of’ London, and Ella the Birds, Flowers At UC Service Every seat in the United •Church was filled Sunday morn­ ing for the annual Flower Ser­ vice. A profusion of flowers lined the front of the church, and to­ gether with four canaries, made a pretty setting for the service. The new junior choir, making their first appearance, led in the music. The Sunday School, as­ sisted by Rev. E. M. Cook, had charge of the service under the direction of the superintendent, Mr. Alex Young. Leverne George read the scrip­ ture lesson and Miss Marie Lewis and Mr. Mel Culbert told stories. In former years the canaries did their best to drown out orghn and speaker, so quieter ones were chosen this year, but even these could not resist joining in when the wee tots sang their number. The centre section of the church was filled with the Sun­ day School pupils and 12 mem­ bers of the Anglican junior con­ gregation sat in a body at the side. Mrs. Dave Park directed the junior choir which was ac­ companied by Miss Reta Chown. Mr. Howard Kew provided the organ music and the chimes. Worth PemetnbeHhg • * f * . ■HWUMl I 'M* r Longest-lived animal in the world is the Giant Tortoise found in the Galapagos Islands off the western coast of South America. Some have been known to live 200 years! An unusual fact worth remembering! O KCEFE'S BREWING COMPANY LIMITED 4765 Personal Items i Mrs. Isabel Underwood, . Thorndale, called on Miss Lina , Abbott and other Alice street friends on Friday afternoon. ; Mr .and Mrs. Harold Hunter, of Detroit, are holidaying with . Mr. and Mrs. John Casey. ' Mrs. J. R. Murray, of Lucan, and Mrs. Margaret Stewart, of London, spent last weekend in St. George, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Paton. Miss Miriam Martin, Detroit, spent last weekend with her sis­ ter Mrs. T. A. Hodgins and fam­ ily. Mrs. Robert Jamie, of Wind­ sor, has returned home after a , ten-day visit with Mr. and Mrs. Don Revington and her new granddaughter, Elizabeth Anne. Mrs. Fred McLean, of London, was a Sunday guest of Mrs. Cap Howard and Mrs. C. Murdy. Mrs. Fred Simpson spent day with Mr. ' ington. Miss Hattie day with her Lean. Mr. and Mrs. Art McLean, of London, spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr and Mrs. Wilbert Revington. Rose Revington spent the week­ end with her sister, Mrs. Harry McNaughton, of London. Mrs. Leia Beadle of Stratford was a recent guest of Mr. Mrs. Eldon Hodgson. Mr. Harold Cartwright family moved to London Wednesday. Mr. Cartwright be missed in the J. B. store, in Credit Union, sports. The C.W.L. executive Patrick’s Church held a most suc­ cessful bake sale in the Haskett Motors show room on Saturday, June 12, and on June 19, The United Church, Clandeboye, held an equally successful - one in the same place. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Mullins and familyx of London were .Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins. Mr. A. W. Murdock of Toronto was home for the weekend. Mrs. W, Dickins, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Caldwell and family of Shedden, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Noels and family of Aylmer, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dickins and fam­ ily of Ballymote had a family Sunday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice McDonald in honor of Hazel McDonald. Brian Smith, small son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W., is having a swell time this week. Mumps . . , Mrs. Gus Gannett is confined to her bed again after another bad spell last week. Mr. and Mrs. George Thring of Gleilcoe have moved into the house vacated by Mr. H. Bond and. family. Mrs. J. W. Lockyer is working in the post office. Owing to three officers of the Lucan Credit Union moving to London this month, the following replacements have been made: Mrs. Irving Gibson will replace Mr. Harold Cartwright as secre­ tary; Miss Muriel Carling will re­ place Mrs. J. R. Boon oil public­ ity and education; and Mr, Lome Mohr will replace Mr. J. R. Boon on the supervisory committee. Mt. Mitchell Haskett had a birthday Juno 15. He postponed a celebration till Fathers’ Day when Mr, and Mrs, Jack Cummings of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs, Jack Gra­ ham and family of Chatham, and Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Haskett aiid family had a family picnic at Springbank. and Mrs. Wes of Sun­ il ev- Sun-I-Iodgins spent sister, Mrs. A. Mc- and and last will Ready and in of St. guests with Mr, W. J. McFalls were Havekost on Saturday Elizabeth Bert and brother, Mark Hodgins, all of Lon- on Sunday. On Sunday, June 27, the Bid­ dulph L.O.L. 493 and Victoria L.O.B.A. 387, accompanied by Woodham Fife and Drum Band, will attend the 7:30 p.m. ser­ vice in the Lucan Anglican Church. Miss Doris Armitage, of Lis- towel, spent last weekend with her aunt, Mrs. Emma Downing. Mr. H. Bond and family have moved into the house vacated by Mr. A. R. Wilkinson and family. Mr. Ralph Lippert has sold his “Cosy Lunch Restaurant” to a man from Seaforth. The Explorers and leaders re­ port that already $13.25 has been realized from the recent coat-hanger collection and more is coining in daily. Anyone in the village or community who still has hangers, kindly contact Mrs. Murray Hodgins and help the Explorer work. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Stretton spent last weekend with relatives in Hensail and Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Haskett attended decoration service Birr on Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Joe Orme, of ronto, visited with Mrs. T. Orme last week. Patrick Legg, the 1'4-month- old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Legg, of Granton, was admitted to St. Joseph’s Hospital with a fractured skull, the result of a fall down some steps at . his home. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Morley, of Ailsa Craig, spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Hodg­ son, attending the anniversary service in the United Church in the morning and the memorial service in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Boon and family left last Saturday for their new home at 297 Winni­ peg St., London. | By LEN GAUDETTE Lawn Bowling This Friday night at 7 p. we want to see all interested lawn bowlers at our greens, as we are preparing the grounds for activity. Steve Storey In Lucan Steve Storey from Seaforth Baldwin’s is employed at J Ready’s and will perform for Irish next season. We hope to have an even ter club next season, if all u well, with a couple of outstanding players, being built around a local squad as much as possible! Weiner Roast On Wednesday evening, June 30, a weiner and marshmallow roast will be held by the Lucan Irish Nine. All fans interested in attending contact yours truly! in., B. our bet- goes Plan Faiiiily Night Members of the W.M.S., Eve­ ning Auxiliary, C.G.I.T., Explor­ ers, Mission Band and mothers of the Baby Band will meet at the United Church at 7 p.m. Mon­ day June 28 for a Family Night get-together. The program will consist of numbers by the var­ ious organizations and an affilia­ tion service for Explorers and C.G.I.T. H. J. Cornish, L. F. Cornish, D. Mitchell 294 DUNDAS ST. LONDON, ONT. ORDER EMPIRE TODAY BIG SAVINGS TO YOU ON BALER TWINE BINDER TWINE We buy twine by the car­ load. Because we enjoy a saving, we pass the saving on to you! Empire is top quality twine, ro­ dent and insect treated. ORDER TODAY $8.00 Per Bale Scott's Elevator PHONE 63 LUCAN Comments About Clandeboye By MRS. C. J. PATON Personal Items At a special vestry meeting on Wednesday evening, Rev. J. F. Wagland and members of St. James’ Church decided to pur­ chase a new oil-burner furnace to be installed in the early au­ tumn. During the month of July, the service at St. James’ Church will be at 11 a.m, D.S.T. each Sun­ day. Miss Marion Morton, teacher, and pupils of Clandeboye School enjoyed a bus trip to Toronto on Monday. They visited the parlia­ ment buildings, Queen’s Park, Old Fort York, Casa Loma and the zoo. Mr. Ernie Keown, of Grand Bend, spent Friday and Saturday with his sister, Mrs. Fred Simp­ son. Mrs. Fred Simpson spent Sun­ day with her daughter, Mrs. Wes Revington, and family in Lucan. At St. James' Church on Sun­ day, the rector, the Rev. J. F. Wagland, presented certificates to Marlene Harrison and Susy Mur- less for passing tests in the de­ partment of religious education. The ladies of the Women's As­ sociation of the Clandeboye Unit­ ed Church held a very successful sale of home-baking at the Has­ kett Motors show room on Satur­ day afternoon in Lucan. Mrs. Charlie Elson home from Toronto on Mrs. Elson underwent tion on her arm at Hospital some time ago. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Allan, of R.Il. 1, Paris, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton on Sunday. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Goldwin Yundt, Ronnie, Cheyly and Raymond, Mrs. Aileen Riehl, Veneta and Bobby, Stratford. returned Saturday, an opera- Wellesley Mrs. M. Tomes Born In England Funeral services were conduct­ ed in St. James’ Anglican Church by the Rev. L. C. Harrison, of Don' ‘ ' for who her James Roberts, in Hamilton She was born in Prescot, land, and in 1894 married mas Tomes of Liverpool, England, who died in 1950. They came to Canada in 1926 and settled in Clandeboye. The family later moved to Hamilton. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. J. Caldrick, Mrs. ~ " Mrs. Robert Frost, of England, Mrs. James and one son, Ernest, ton. Another son, George predeceased her in 194?. Interment took place family plot in St, James’ tory. Pallbearers were Ward Hod­ gins, Maurice Simpson, Moore Cunningham, Andrew Carter, Thomas Barlow and Paul Poole. hester, former rector here, Mrs. Martha Sarah Tomes, passed away at the home of daughter, Mr. and to buy one gallon of gasoline Today he works just 17 minutes or about half the time And today's ; more miles better performance How many gallons in a pay cheque? More than ever before / Bade in 1939 for instance the average Canadian weekly pay cheque would buy 84 gallons of gasoline based on -figures of the Dominion Bureau of Statistics Today's weekly pay cheque will buy M4 gallons, including the provincial gasoline tex, which is considerably higher than before the war. To-put if another way in 1939 the average Canadian worked 33 minutes to earn enough Mrs, Eng- Tho- B. Bere, Liverpool. 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