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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-08-05, Page 11Page 11THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 5, 1954 AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY sched- group month TIB Canvass Th-e July meeting of Clande­ boye W.I. was held at the home of Mrs. Albert Rosser Wednesday evening with 11 members and four guests answering roll call by singing a radio advertisement. A discussion followed re the forthcoming T.B. test. Four of the members present, Mrs. W- Scott, Mrs. A. Macintosh, Mrs. Andy Cartel- and Mrs. Dave Henry, offered to help canvass the homes of the district. Mrs. Macintosh read a ule of the bus trip which one had planned for the of July. Mrs. W. Scott read a paper on Citizenship and Public Relations which had ‘been prepared by Mrs. Norm Hardy. A humorous con­ test on shoes was conducted by Mrs, Roy McRann. Miss Anne Marie Murdy, a guest for the evening, won the- door prize. Ladies Groups Meet The members of St. James’ Church W A- and Guild met on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs, Andy Carter. Mrs. Carter presided for the W.A. meeting and the scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Mervln Carter. Mrs. E. Flynn led in the Litany and Miss Marie Lewis, of Denfield, sang a solo, .Mrs. Ernie Lewis presided for the Guild meeting. Roll call was answered with a gift for the ba­ zaar and new material was hand­ ed out to make up for the bazaar. It was decided to have a home baking sale on Saturday, August T at 3 p.m. at Haskett’s show room, Lucan. Miss Barbara Simpson played two numbers on her piano ac­ eordion. Richard J. Carter Prominent Farmer Richard James Carter, a well- known McGillivray township far- ,meT for many years, died in South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on July 27. He had been in failing health for some time and in hospital for a month. He was born in McGillivray on March 24, 1867, the son of the late George and Hannah Simp­ son Garter. Mr. Carter was married first to Anna Gilbert. Of their three ■children, Myrna and Austin pre­ deceased him. Mrs. Carter died in 1906. In 1908 Mr. Carter moved to the farm next to his birthplace •on concession 2. He married the former Caroline Mollard who pre­ deceased him in 1934. Mr. Carter was a member of St. James’ Church, Clandeboye, and for many years was secretary­ treasurer of Marrs School, No. 4. He is survived by three sons, Cecil on the home farm, Murray and Joe,"also of McGillivray, and two daughters, Hazel, Mrs. Glen Hodgins, of St. Catharines, and Pearl, Mrs. Cliff Scott, London. Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ellen Ritchie, of Clandeboye, and Mrs. Annie Sceli, of Ailsa Craig, and 14 grandchildren, also survive. .Funeral services were conduct­ ed by the Rev. A. H. Jared of Arva at the Murdy funeral home ■and St. James’ Church on July 29.. Interment was made in St. James’ Cemetery. Pall-bearers were Karl O'Niel, Wilfred Cunningham, Omar Cun­ ningham, Austin Bice, Murray Hodgson and William North­ grave, Honor Bride-Elect Mr. and Mrs. Russell Schroe­ der, of Mooresville, entertained for Miss Norma June Hodgins on Friday evening following the wedding rehearsal at- the Birr IS YOUR MONEY OUT OF WORK? If you yourself were out of work— not making any money, you'd consider yourself something of a failure, wouldn’t you? By the same token—MONEY should be working, too? making mote money and making it safely. 3%% Guaranteed Trust Certificates •Urtconditiondlly guaranteed as to principal and interest Pdy 3%%, payable half- yearly. Short term—5 years. Authorized investment for trust funds. Nd fluctuation in principal. IN 5 YEARS ACCUMULATES TO $508.00 STERUNGTRUSTS corporation HEAD OFFlClS 372 Bdy St. Toronto BRANCH OFFICE 1-3 Ourilop St* Bartle 2*3R IS IT FUN TO 60 TO THE BARBER'S, 7 celebra- Hunter, weekend Personal Items Mr. Arnold Lewis, of Claude- boye, has moved into the house owned by the late Mrs. Kendall on Main St., south, Mrs. Louisa Gregory marked her eighty-ninth birthday at the home of her son, Wilfred Greg­ ory and Mrs. Gregory, on No. Highway, with a family tion. Mr. and Mrs. Harold of Detroit, spent last with Mr. and Mrs. John Casey. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Mullins, Of London. Miss Barbara Ann Lee, owned by Mr.. Don Banting, won an­ other race at Vernon Downs, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Pitt are on a six-week visit to California, Mr. Charles Feun is in St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital. Gordon Young, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Young, step­ ped on a nail and has an infected foot. Miss Holly Martin, now of London, is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. A. Hodgins and family. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Murray on the birth of a son, Douglas John, July 24, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, a brother for Delores. Mrs. W. Dickins has returned from a visit to Sheddeu where she was the guest of Mr, and Mrs. E. Caldwell. Miss Anna Orr, of Parkhill, is holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Corbett. Mr. Harry Bawdeu, Richmond Hill, visited with Miss Eda Porte and Mrs. Helen Watson one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Elliott and family let Wednesday for a vaca­ tion at Lake Joseph, Muskoka. Mrs. Allan .Hodgins, who suf­ fered a slight stroke, is improv­ ing. the groom elect, John Schroeder, of London, Wilraa Schroeder, of Rooke services were conduct- Anglican Church. Guests includ­ ed her sister, Miss Elaine Hod­ gins and their parents, Mr. and Mrs, William L. Hodgins, of Den- field; Mr. and Mrs. Allan Elston, of Exeter; Mr. Marvin Hodgins, Miss Marie I-Iodgins, Denfield; Mr. Reginald Schroeder, of Cen­ tralia; Mr. Ross Scriven, Parry Sound; Russell and Miss Lucan. Edward J. Funeral ed for Edward J. Rooke Wednes­ day, July 28, at the T. Stephen­ son funeral home, Ailsa Craig. Mr. Rooke died suddenly at the Hopedale Mission Farm, East Williams Township. He was the husband of the late Matilda Car­ ter who predeceased him in 1946. Interment took place in St. James' Cemetery, Clandeboye. Personal Items The members of the Clande­ boye Women’s Institute will meet at Mrs. Alex Macintosh's home on the afternoon of August 11 to attend the picnic at Gib­ bon's Park, London, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Schroe­ der and Mr. and Mrs. Benny Webb, of London, spent weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Scriven at Bracebridge. Mr. and Mrs. H. Murless Susie and Sgt. Bloye and Bloye, Chereyel and Susan, of Montreal, spent a week at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Parker, of Harriston, and Mr, and Mrs. Stanley Lee, of London, spent the weekend at Manitoulin Island, Sudbury and North Bay. Patrick Hall, of Detroit, spent, last week with his cousin, Joe Hall and family, Mrs. Pearl Neil, of London, visited with her sister, Mrs, Will Darling and family over the weekend,. Donnie McKernan, of Detroit, is spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Carter. Mr, and Mrs. Orton Leather­ land, of Toronto, spent the week­ end with the former's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Rea Neil. At St. James’ Church on Sun­ day, July 25, the service was conducted by the Rev. A. H. Jared of St. John’s Church, Arva, Flowers were placed in the church in memory of Mrs. Louisa Dickins who died July 25, 1952, Mrs. Ida Prest visited her-sis­ ter-in-law, Mrs. Marion Cunning­ ham/ last week. Mts. Omar Cunningham re­ turned home from Victoria Hos­ pital last week. Mts. George Young, of Lucan, sent a few days last week with Mrs. Marlon Cunningham, Mr. Charlie Francis spent a few days last week in Meaford. Mrs. Cora Carter is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Allan Oehm, of Shakesoare. Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Jim Hall, Robert and Rosemary attended the Cobledtek reunion at Shakespeare recently. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lewis and family moved to Lucan on Saturday to the home of the late Mrs. Kendall, Main St., which they purchased.Mr. and Mrs. John Houston, Tommy and Constance, of St. Catharines, spent the weekend with Mrs. Houston's- parents, Mr. and Mrs. t», A. Kltmer. Lucan And District News were pall-bearers; James McIntosh, Cam and 1 l Magoffin, Harold Cor­ the the Aug. Mrs. C. Pattison Born In London Mrs. Clem A. Pattison passed away on Friday, July 30 at her home in her seventy-first year. Funeral services were held from te C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home on Monday, August 2, with interment in St. James’ Cemetery, Clandeboye. Rev. E. M. Cook of the United Church officiated. , Neighbors William Frost, Earl Mathers, Harvey Hodgins bett. Mrs. Pattison, Ashworth, was David and Margaret Ashworth and was born in London Town­ ship. Before coming to Lucan 11 years ago, she and Mr. Pattison lived in Granton. Besides her husband she is survived -by one sister, Miss Pearl Ashworth, of Toronto, and two brothers, Herb, of llderton, and Dave, of Lucan. Fastball Schedule The Lucan and Community Recreation Fastball League has started. Schedule is: Stanley's vs Butchers; Aug, Hydro vs. Butchers; Stanley's vs. Hydro; Butchers vs. Stanley’s; Butchers vs. Hydro; Hydro vs. Stanley's; Stanley’s vs. Butchers. are: Hydro, H. Lewis; and Heatherly. Miscellaneous Shower Mrs. Evan Hodgins tess for 40 friends and who met on Monday evening to honor Miss Genevieve Hodgins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hodgins, with a miscellaneous shower. Seven - year - old Sharon Hodgins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Hodgins, and Sharon Davis, six, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis, carried in the decorated basket of gifts and Misses Dallas and Loreen assisted the bride-elect open and list the gifts, Mrs. John Egan Mrs. John Egan, the former Jean Rivington, of Windsor, died at her late residence, concession 10, Biddulph, on Thursday, July 22, in her twenty-ninth year. On Saturday, July 24, at St. Patrick's Church, requiem high mass was sung and interment made in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Rev. William K. Amyot, of St. Marys, officiated. Pall - bearers were Tom Mitchell, Jim Toohey, Vincent O'Shea, Derwin Beatson, Jim Ryan and Jim Harrigan. She is survived by her hus­ band John Egan and four small children, the youngest two weeks old Judith, John, Nancy and Dan- former Effie daughter of Aug. 12, Aug. 16, Aug. 19, Aug. 24, Aug. 26, Managers Butchers, Fred Revington; Stanley's, was hos- neighbors ias t Carl Elected D.D.G.M. At a meeting in Toronto, Mur­ ray Hodgins was .elected District Deputy Grand Master of -South Huron District A.F. and A.M. Others attending the meeting in­ cluded George Paul, Harold Cor­ bett, Jack Murdy, Don Banting, Dave Park, John Thompson, Alex Young, Clarence Haskett, Don Chown and Maurice Simpson. Meadd-Corbett Reunion The annual Meadd-Corbett re­ union was again held at farm home of Mr. Harold bett on Sunday, July 25. 70 relatives were present. Pigeon Race In the St. Agatha 400-mile pigeon race held by the Forest City Pigeon Club, the Lucan entries of J, Hardy, N. Hardy and C. Hardy placed third, fourth and fifth. the Cor- Over Recreation Activities S By LEN GAUDETTE = Recreation League A recreation softball league has been organized with the Hy­ dro and Butchers in the open­ ing game this week. Anyone who would like to have some fun, let us know and you'll be playing! Kids Too! All kids interested in playing softball, let us know, as we've started the minor league this week. If we get enough girls we will have a league for them too. Lucan Hydro Our Hydro defeated Exeter Hydro in a fastball tilt last Mon­ day here. Bob Hyatt Is coach. Hank Lewis is manager. Ward Hodgins One of the Irish Six's faithful fans is recuperating at St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital. Ward I-Iodgins is expected to be back on the farm in a week or so. Harrington Vs. Lucan Our Irish Nine meet Harring­ ton at home Friday night at 7 p.m. in the semi-finals of the Thames Thompson, Revington ball. Horseshoes We’ve got the horseshoes fly­ ing now, back of Bayne’s service station. Athletic Field Irwin Scott and H. B. Lang­ ford won't give in despite the fact they are receiving little help in their efforts for an athletic field. Kids under 10' years are pitching in. Saw one or two race­ track fellows out once since the project began. The ball players could come out too. Let’s all get behind the project. Valley League. Jim Bob Watson, Fred are playing heads-up Granton Postman Scotland Native James F. Henderson passed away Tuesday, July 20 at his home in Granton in his seventy- first year. C. Haskett and Son of Lucan had charge of the pri­ vate funeral service from his home July 22 at 2 p.m. Rev. G. C. Raymer, former pastor of the Granton United Church, officiat­ ed, Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. , Pall-bearers were Robert Har­ die, Lant Hardie, Glen Jameson, Ross Clatworthy, Charles Gowan and Harold Wallis. Mr. Henderson, son of Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Henderson, was born in Scotland and came to Canada 50 years ago. He was postmaster at years. He was a War 1 and a Granton United sonic Lodge A.F. and A.M. He is survived by his wife, the former Phoebe McIntosh; one daughter, Mrs. Russ Brad­ ford, of St. Marys; one son, An­ drew, of Preston; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Wilson, and one bro­ ther, Andrew Henderson, both of Scotland. Granton for 23 veteran of World member of the Church and Ma- lesson was Hovey. Ar- tea on the to 5 p.m., Anglican Ladies Guild The Ladies Guild of Holy Trinity Church met last Monday with Mrs. James Thompson pre­ siding. The scripture read by Mrs. Frank rangements for the rectory lawn from 3 Friday, August 20, were made. Trousseau Tea A trousseau tea for Miss Gene­ vieve Hodgins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hodgins, was held Friday evening, July 23, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Grose. Oar Accident Loose gravel on the Coursey Road, just south of Lucan, was accountable for sending Roy Hat­ ten,, a visitor at the home of E. R. Pitt, to St. Joseph’s Hospital for several days and completely wrecking the 1952 car of Mr. R. Pitt. Hatter was alone at the time of the accident. He escaped with facial lacerations and shock. Carling Reunion While Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith and son Garrett of Haskell, New Jersey, were spending 10 days with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Car Ling and family, it was decided to hold a Carling family reunion in the back yard which took the form of a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Graham Woodhouse and daughter Ruth, of Springfield, Ohio, whom the Carlings hadn't seen for 23 years; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wal­ pole and four daughters of Kin­ cardine, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Car­ ling and Leslie Dawn, Londou. Second Line In Biddulph By MRS. H. ELSON Mrs. C. Gibson former’s of Mrs. Tom Quinton, Mrs. Gar­ net Isaac and Miss Marjorie Isaac were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Isaac. Mr, and Mrs. Ivan Isaac and daughters of London and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Isaac were Sunday callers and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hodgins and Lynda Jane spent the holi­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac. Mr. and Mrs. John Gallagher and Jane and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burgie and son, of Windsor, Patsy and David Johnson, Ailsa Craig, spent the week with Mrs. Jessie Lewis. Mrs. Irene Hicks, Bill and Max­ ine, of Flint, Mich., spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McFalls. Mr. and Mrs. George McFalls left Monday morning for Aurora, on learning of the death of their sister-inlaw, Mrs. Cecil McCleod. Mr. and Mrs .Ray Fischer, ac­ companied by friends from Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fischer and Dale, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Gable and Mr. Syd Steuir, all of Londou, spent Wednesday evening with Mr. and Fischer. Mr. and Mrs. Dean spent Sunday with the mother, Mrs. G. W. Gibson, Wroxeter. Miss Barbara Lewis spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Joe Hodgins, of Owen Sound. Miss Marion- Heckman spent a week with Mrs. Tom Campbell, of Winchelsea. Miss Yvonne Fischer, of Exe­ ter, spent a few days with Miss Judy Blair. Holiday visitors with M. H. and Mrs. Elston were Canon and Mrs. James, of Port Burwell; Mr. and Mrs. Allan Bale, Tavis­ tock; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Grummett and Mr. and Mrs. Em­ merson Grey, of Dundalk. Mr. and Mrs. John McAllister, Neil and Dale and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Skinner motored recently to Manitoulin Island and Sault Ste. Marie and visited with rela­ tives in Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Ardenn Randall and Stanley, of Wyoming, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. Elston. Mrs. John McAllister and boys and Mrs. M. Elston, Sheila, David and Wendy attended the Schroe- der-Hodgins wedding at Birr Anglican Church on Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Mason and family, of Belgrave, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Skinner were guests on Sunday with Mr. and Sam Skinner. School Contract Let Seveu tenders, ranging $5,728.50 to $1,532 were receiv­ ed by the Public School Board for the landscaping of the school grounds. The contract has been let to Corbett and Young at $1,532. 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