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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-07-15, Page 9THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 15, 1954 Page 9 you, DEAR .... you're very —r OBSERVING! OH,THANK X, ( THIS IS A PRETTY NEW -z POCKETBOOK S GRANDMA! A... A WOMAN ALWAYS BUYS A \ ( pocketbook ip match her shoes S A MAN BUYS HIS SHOES TO p" MATCH HIS POCKETBOOK! V Copy Paper - White or Colored THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE H. J. CORNISH & CO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Comments About Clandeboye By MRS. C. J. PATON Assist Injured Farmer members had a most hil- Thursday when roller skating for a skating Thirty-five can’s Teen Town arious time last they rented the rink at .Exeter ■party. The first 2iQ minutes' skating was hectic as most of the young people had never been on roller skates before. A line-up of Ex­ eter “professionals’’ got great amusement from the _ Lucan “down-falls” In spite of falls, bruises and bumps, the youngsters had a grand and glorious time and are all ready for another party when they hope they will be able to stop when they get going without falling. Arnold Morley drew tickets for four lucky prizes which went to Martha Rummell, Sheila Iredale, Don Black and Harold Frost. Af­ ter two hours skating, refresh­ ments were served and the happy but bruised party started for Lucan. The following provided car ac­ commodation, Arnold Morley, Bob Hamilton, Bud Cook, Jim and Jerry Noyes and Miss Muriel Carling. Plans are how being made for a swimming party and roast at Grand Bend on July 23, weiner Friday, centred Prepare Field For Athletics Activities at the arena on the grounds which have been ■drained and are now being level­ led. Lately, a number of stone­ picking bees, followed by treats for the children, have" been held. Erwin Scott, board chairman, states more volunteers and trucks are needed to complete the job. An illustrated booklet is in the process of being compiled which will not only contain the history of the arena, but will also con­ tain the names of all donors and volunteer' helpers. It is hoped that all who pledged money at the time of the canvass will see that their pledges are paid up in time for their names to appear in the booklet. As many newcomers have moved into the village and community since the ■canvass was made, their dona­ tions will be gratefully received a.ls o, 26 in to he Frank .Bole Dies Frank Bole, 85, died June at Regina. Mr. Bole was born 'Strathroy. After his marriage Agnes Coursey of Lucan, moved to a farm near Regina. Later he lived in Regina where he was manager of the Regina Trading Co. He was also Member of Parliament 'for a number of terms. His wife predeceased him 25 years ago. He is survived by two sons, Arthur and Albert, of Regina, and a. number of Lucan relatives. 5UPERTE5F SUPERIOR Propane Limited Your Distributor for Propane Gas and Appliances for Farm, Home and Industry Call Stratford 4174 Surprise Party Mrs. Frank Hardy was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party at the home of her son, Norman, July 4, when 36 mem­ bers of the Hardy family met offer her birthday greetings. to Birthday Party Nine little girls and two little boys attended the birthday party of Heather Acheson, 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Acheson. The children were taken to Gibbons’ Park, London, where bathing and eating were the at­ tractions of the afternoon, Wednesday. last Bevington Picnic Over 100 descendants of late William Revington met at Springbank last Wednesday for their annual get-together. Repre­ sentatives from London, Sarnia, Strathroy, Lucan and were present. The afternoon spent in sports, races and a game. the vicinity was ball Peterboro Pigeon Race The weatherman, for a change, was kinder to the Forest City Pigeon Club race from Peterboro. Lucan fanciers made a good showing, J. Hardy coming tenth, C. Hardy twelfth, N. Hardy four­ teenth, F. Hardy fifteenth, Bob Watson eighteenth, and no port on L. Revington. re­ Vacation School From July 12 to July 23, tenary and Ebenezer churches will hold a two-week Vacation Bible School with the following leaders: from Ebenezer church, Miss Shirley Hartwick, Mrs. Mar­ ion Smibert, Miss Elizabeth Weir, Mrs. Laura Hudson and Mrs. Barbara Hartwick; from Centen­ ary church, Mrs. Ken Tilden, Miss Madeline Hardy, Miss Marie Parkinson, Mrs. Murray Gibson, Mrs. Charles Parker, Mrs. Ed Parker and Mrs. John Mardlin. Cen- Breaks Leg Second Time Susan Bridger, small daugh­ ter of Mr, and Mrs. E. F. Brid­ ger, after getting her leg out of a cast, was trying to learn to walk with the aid of crutches and had the misfortune to fall. Though the fall did no bodily injury, it so frightened Susan that she had no confidence to try the crutches further, sb she is now back in the same room in St. Joseph's Hospital where she spent so many months. Later: On Friday the whole village was shocked to learn that an x-ray revealed that Susan had broken her leg again (a little be­ low the former break) when she fell. Her.Jeg is now in a cast once more, and all hopes of starting to school in September are gone. She fell on June 29 and it wasn’t until July 9 the doctors discover­ ed her leg was broken. U n R i 2 S 4 « 4 N « < u u : s H i » : ; 3 n 3 3 : i 2 i n : i : ; 2 n n 3 i i i n i H i i » i n i i M > 3 n n n i n n ; n 7 7 i n i K i » ; n K 3 n i i ; a K Z A real bargain in good reading family Herald * and * tfeeklyStar Canada's National Farm Magazine NOW AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL STORE DEALERI A Canadian magazine for Canadians from coast-to-coast. Lucan Personals Mr. and Mrs. Elliott (nee Lula Niven), of Hensall, were Sunday guests of Mrs. T. D. Orme and Murray. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Butler and family have returned from a motor trip to points north. Miss M. called on friends on Mr. and of Detroit, _ of weeks with Mr. aqd Mrs. Wes Revington. Messrs. Don Banting, Wes Rev­ ington, Charlie Haggar, Lyle and Fred Revington attended Hamburg races recently. The .......................... baptized Church Robert son of Denns; trom, son Of Mr. and Mrs. Bergstrom; William Donald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Young. Miss Beth Hodgins returned Earle Wood- Visit Kincardine Centenarian Mr. and Mrs. Maurice* Simpson and John, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Carter, Mrs. Laura Henry of Cal­ gary, Mrs. E. Tomes and Tommy visited on Sunday with then* re­ lative, Mrs. John W. Cox, at her home in Kinloss Township. Mrs. Cox was born in McGillivray Township, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dorentine and Elizabeth (Simpson) Boyle, on July 9, 1854, and celebrated her one hundredth birthday on Fri­ day at her home. She received many unique gifts and cards and telegrams from Prime Minister Frost of Ontario, Col. George Drew and Prime ister St. Laurent. Members of the family are A. Hodgins, of Detroit, the G. Benson Cox, who is retired and lives at home, and William. Among other guests was Ruth Maines, of Dorchester. L.O.B.A. Wins Prize At Kincardine on Monday, July 12, Victoria Lodge 387 L.O.B.A. won a sum of money, the prize for the ladies’ lodge coming farthest distance. Mrs. Mary mitage won the cash prize the lady with most years in Order. She is a charter member of Victoria Lodge, which was organized June 18, 1921. Woodham Band won first prize for the best fife and drum band. Personal Items Mrs. Laura (nde Simpson) Henry, of Calgary, Alta., a for­ mer resident of the village, has enrolled at the Knollwood Park School, London, for the five-week teachers' course. While here, she is staying with her sister, Mrs. E. Tomes. An interesting auction sale of antiques and household furniture was held on Wednesday, July 7, by the Canada Trust Company for' the estate of the late Mrs. Mary Anne Jones. The sale was held at the home of Mrs. Emily Tomes. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Paton, of Glanworth, and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Banting of Lucan were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton on Sunday. Mr. Lome Derbyshire has tak­ en up residence in the new house he built in the village. Mr. turned, from a trip to Chicago. Mrs. Omar Cunningham' is a patient in Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Carter called to visit Mr. Adam Bowman in the Baker Nursing Home in. Lucknow last week. Mrs. McDonald visited with her daughter, Mrs. Doug Hindmarsh, and family last week. The bans of marriage were called at the United Church on Sunday for Miss Norma June Hodgins and John Russell Schroe­ der, whose marriage will take place in Trinity Anglican Church, Birr, Saturday, July 31. Miss Hodgins is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hodgins, Den­ field, and Mr. Schroeder is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Schroeder, of Mooresville. Mr. and Mrs. Karl O’Neil en­ tertained Mr. and Mrs. Jack Donaldson and family, of Ailsa Craig, last Sunday. Mr. and Thorndale Mrs. J. II. evening.Miss Ida Pearl ___ I,.__ last week with Miss Marlene Har­ rison. Min- Mrs. Rev. Mrs, the Ar- for the Stanley Tomes has re­ Hopkins, of London, a number of Lucan Sunday. Mrs. William Walker, are spending a couple the following children were United morning: Denns, George Bergs- Arnold in the Lucan last Sunday Andrew George Mr. and. Mrs. William James with Mr. and Mrs. Sam on Sunday for a visit in stock. Mrs. Mary Smith and into London to make with Mrs. Smith’s family have moved thoir home daughter. Rev. and Philip and Joyce returned home Saturday morning from a five- day visit in West Virginia. Miss Gloria Bowman, of Den­ field, has been accepted as teach­ er of S.S. 6, Lobo. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rus­ sell Bowman, She attended Med­ way High School, sang In the Glee Club and Is interested in reading and music. Mr. Wilbert Revington left on Wednesday for a holiday tn To­ ronto, Mrs, J. F. Wagland Nelson Schenk, who suffered a severe hand injury while haying last week, experienced the neigh­ borly spirit that prevails among farmers niunity. Four tractors entered and the crop has all been cut, baled and stored in the barn. Marks Birthday Mrs. William Finkbeiner, who on Friday marked her eighty- third birthday, was honored by several of her neighbors who en­ tertained her at a birthday dinner and social eventing at the home of Mrs. John Wein. Personal Items Mrs. R. Borland, of Timmins, a sister of the honored guest, who is visiting relatives here, was also present. Mrs. Finkbeiner has many friends in this community who also extend congratulations and good wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ryall, of Windsor, visited recently with Mrs. Ryall’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swartz. Mrs. Garfield Hill returned on Thursday from a three weeks’ visit with relatives in Dakota Minnesota. She attended the tieth wedding anniversary of brother and sister-in-law, visited with other members her parents’ family, some whom she had not seen for years. Miss Edith Hill, R.N., who spent several weeks at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gar­ field Hill, left on Thursday for Leamington, in answer to an emergency call from the V.O.N., of which she is a member. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Lockhart and son, Roy, of Humber Summit, are visiting with Mr. and Alfred Smith and family. Mrs. R. Borland, Mr. and Alex Borland and family of mins are visiting in the home of Joseph and Sam Wein and with other relatives. in the Crediton com- neighbors, equipped with and mowers, have since Mr. Schenk’s hay fields and fif- her and' of of 17 Mrg. Mrs. Tim- Congratulations to Irene King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray King, who passed with first class honors her Grade 5 piano ex­ aminations at Western Ontario Conservatory of Music. Irene is a pupil of Mr. Lawrence Wein, A.W.C.M., of Exeter. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Clark were Mr. sei Clark, of Detroit, Mr. Mrs. Harry Dale and sons, jjuu- ald and Ted, of Brampton, Mrs. F. K. Stewart (nde Norma __ ley), and daughter, Sue Stewart, of Spencer, W.Va. Rev. Lawrence Turner, of Kingston, called on Mr. and Mrs. Clark Sunday evening. Mrs. Lydia Huxtable and Mr. Howard Beaver, of Hamilton, spent the weekend with Howard's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bea­ ver. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Thiemer, of Detroit, Mr. Lawrence Swartz, Miss Betty Lou Swartz and Mr. Carl Morley of London visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ liam Swartz and family. Mr. and Mrs. E. Wenzel spent Sunday in Kitchener. Mr. Art Bailey of St. Cathar­ ines spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C. Radford. Mrs. Rad­ ford and Shirley returned to St. Catharines where they will attend a wedding. Miss Harriet Bowen, who spent the past 24 years at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Green, and Mr. Green, was removed last week to the Institute of the Blind in London. •Mr. and Mrs. Bert Paske spent the weekend in Markdale. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Haist of Detroit attended the Smith-Ratz wedding on Saturday and visited with relatives. Mrs. O. N. Brawn of Owendale, Mich-., is spending some time with her brother, Mr. Albert Morlock. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Robinson of Toronto were weekend visitors with Rev. and Mrs. Mohr. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Synder and family, of Waterloo, visited bn Saturday with Rev. and ,Mrs. Mohr. Lucan Personals Mrs. Wilbert Revington is spending daughter, Sarnia. Sunday Mrs. Myron Culbert included and Mrs. Howard Kerslake family, of Exeter, and Mr, Mrs. Earle Culbert and Ricky, of London. Mr. Harvey Revington is work­ ing with Dr. Humphries, London, for the summer vacation. Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Banting and daughter, Mrs. William Kill- am, have returned from a 10-day earning trip at Barrie and land. Bob and Helen Hunter, don, are holidaying with grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt. Wendy Lee Weir, small daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weir, is spending a few Mr. and Mrs. Edgar a few days with her Mrs. L. Lobsinger, of guests with Mr.and Mr. and and Rus- and Don- Rap- Couple To Live On Lucan Farm Wearing a floor-length gown of white nylon tulle over taffeta, Patricia Josephine Toohey be­ came the bride of Joseph Michael Grace in a ceremony performed by the Rev. Father J. Amcal, of St. Marys, in St. Patrick's Church, Lucau. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Toohey and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Grace, all of Lucan. Miss Barbara Benn pro­ vided the wedding music and Miss Mary Le Claire, of London, was soloist. The bridal gown was fashioned with a strapless bodice under a jacket, styled with Peter Pan collar and long tapering sleeves. A fingertip veil of French illu­ sion was caught to a tiara stud­ ded ivith pearls and she carried a cascade bouquet of white stephanotis. The bride’s father gave her in marriage. Miss Corinne Grace, sister of the groom, was the bride’s only attendant. She wore a floor­ length gown of pale blue nylon tulle over taffeta with matching headdress and carried a cascade of pink carnations. Paul Toohey, brother of the bride, was best man. Ushers were Charles S e e w a I d and Gerald Doyle. Receiving guests at her home, the bride's mother wore a navy dress with white accessories and a corsage of deep pink roses. Thg groom’s mother wore a powder blue white accessories and of pale pink rosebuds. wedding trip bride donned white accessories and of white gardenias. H. J. Cornish, L. F. Cornish, D. Mitchell 294 DUNDAS ST.LONDON, ONT. ^Iiiitiaiiiiiaaaiai8iaaiaiiiiiaaaiiii8aiiiaiiiiaiaiaii|iaaiaiat88a«>aiaaaaaiaaiaiiaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiaaaiaaiiaaaiuiiaaiiaiaaaiiiiniiniaaaaiia^ E E I 3 Knowing Where To Sell Sell Your Poultry With Confidence TOP PRICES PAID WEIGHED AT YOUR DOOR Riverside Poultry Co. 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He is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Joe Carter and Mrs. Stuart McClellan, both of R.R. 2 Denfield, and two sisters in Mani­ toba; two brothers, Tom, of Lon­ don, and Archie, of the R.C.M.P. was in and Mrs. Denfield,’ resident, wife and Dram Tile AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Call ELGINFIELD, ONTARIO Phone Lucan 25-r-31 ^8f8888888ll888888l888M8l8a8a888lll88888l8ll8lll88lll8888IBIililM88l8llltll8l8IIIIIUIII(8l8ll8ll8l8lll88lllllll88llllllllllllllllllllll888lV^ ^iiiiiii8iiiisiiiiiiii8i88i8ii8i8aiiiiiiiiii88iiiiiii8iiimiititiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiii8ii8iiiiiiii8iiii(Hii8BiiBaui88Baaiaa(tiiiinH<UBaama%. TO ALL FARMERS Needing Wire Fence 7- Ft. T. Punched or Red Top Iron Posts .... 820 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-Point 6-Inch Heavy Barb Wire at $8.75 per spool Cash only, grade Baler Twine ..................... $8.00 per bale grade Binder Twine ............... $10.00 per bale Roofing on hand; will supply men to replace Wed In In a Church, 10, Mary Lou Mann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carson A. Mann, became the bride of F/O E. H. Van Slyke. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride’s mother was raised in Lucan and her father was a bank employee here. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hodgins, of Lucan, and Mrs. Lily O'Neil, of Detroit, attended the Van Slyke-Mann wedding in Toronto last Saturday. Toronto ceremony at Christ Deer Park, Toronto, July First First Steel roofs. Mrs. George Bawden spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. T. Collins as the former was on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Wightman, of Welland, spent last Sunday with Mr. and and family. Visitors the Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. and family, of Toronto, and Miss Mary Morkin, of London. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stanley and son, Mr. Gordon Stanley, of Toronto, were weekend guests of Mrs. T. C. McFarlane. Mr. and Mrs. George Aikens attended the London-St. Thomas ball game Saturday night which went overtime and finally was called by the curfew with the score tied 4-4. Mr. and Mrs. Earle Paton, of Glanworth, spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Banting. Mr. Calvin Haskett was one of a bus load who attended a De­ troit ball game last Sunday. Mr. Elgin Hedden, with four friends, motored to Cleveland last Sunday to see the Cleveland- Chicago ball game. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hedden, of Lucan, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Garland, of Wiarton, met at Kin­ cardine on Sunday for a picnic. While in Kincardine the Heddens called on Mr. J. McKinney. Mr. . Howard Kew is in St. Catharines this week doing re­ pair work for the Keates Organ Mrs. Alex Young past week with Leo Morkin were Jack Armstrong Scott's Elevator ------ Erwin Scott ------ PHONE: Office 63, Res. 110 LUCAN, ONT. Lanford spent with Mr. and on Wednesday Lon- their John Mrs. Albert Allison of visited Paton Mrs. H. N. Bawden, were Saturday guests Porte and Mrs. Helen Mid- Race Forest City Pigeon Club Elect Executive For Hockey Team At a hockey meeting last Mon­ day at the Community Centre, the officers were elected for next year. Life honorary president is H. ~ Langford; president, J. B. first vice-president, Joe B Ready Benn; second vice-president, Karl O’Neil; secretary, H. S. Stanley; treasurer, Bill McGrigor; execu­ tive, Art Hodgins, Jim Freeman, Joe Haskett, U. F. Stanley, Bill Smith, Les Hindmarsh and Harry Hardy. Manager is Ivan Hearn and trainer is Roy Btatt. After 20 years of faithful ser­ vice, Langford has re­ signed Pigeon The Held its annual 30i0'-mile yearling race from Perth, Ont., and again ran into bad weather. Though J. Hardy, Lucan,, heads the list and Jack Hardy came sixth and N Hardy twelfth, there was nd re port from L. Revington, Bol Watson, Clarence Hhtdy and F Hardy. Visit Stratford Festival Sixty-two LTtcanites, m w s 11 y W.I. members, attended the Stratford Festival last Tuesday to see “The Tatnittg of the Shrew*** of London, days with McFalls. Mr. and of Toronto, of Miss Ida Watson. Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Smith and Frank and Pat Egan have re­ turned home after a week's visit at the Smith cottage at Pene- tanguishene. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Carling and Miss Muriel Carling spent last Sunday in Kincardine when Miss Carling and her two-year-old niece, Avis Walpole, who were both born July 5, celebrated to­ gether.