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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-11-18, Page 11The mobile chest X-ray clinic •spent a day at Medway School last week when nearly 1,000 pupils and teachers were X-rayed. THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 18, I9S4 Lucan And District News Ever give a “leg up” to a knight in full armour ? In a recent film about Joan of Arc the movie makers got over this weighty problem by dressing the actress who played the title part in a suit of armour made of aluminum. Result: shooting, •including scenes showing Joan mounting her horse, proceeded •on schedule. Canadian manufacturers use a lot of weight-saving aluminum not only because it makes things lighter to handle and cheaper to ship but because it makes up into more products per pound. Helps them market their prod­ ucts for less. Aluminum Com­ pany of Canada, Ltd. (Alcan). Page 11 Conduct Services Of Remembrance Under the auspices of the Can­ adian Legion Branch No. 540, the residents of Lucan and vicinity celebrated Remembrance Day last Thursday in the Memorial Com­ munity Centre. Mr. Percy Vahey, president of the branch, presided at the meet­ ing when the large auditorium was nearly filled with those who gathered to do honor to those who made the supreme sacrifice in three After and the Rev. J. scripture F. Wagland led in prayer. Rev. E. M. Cook of the United Church gave the address, taking as his text “What mean ye by these stones? These stones shall be a memorial forever.” After the singing of “Abide With Me”, all went outside for the laying of the wreaths by various organizations and in­ dividuals. Pat Egan’s white cross of flowers was particularly touch­ ing. wars. a two-minuate silence singing of “0 Canada”, A. Graham read the lesson and the- Rev. J. was Past H. J. CORNISH & CO, | CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS I H. J. Cornish, L. F. Cornish, D. Mitchell | 294 DUNDAS ST. LONDON, ONT. I ■V Check with Riverside Poultry Co. . . . to make sure you are receiving TOP PRICES for your live poultry before selling by phoning: Area Officer Visits Lodge Rt. Wor. Bro. Murray Hod­ gins, District Deputy Grand Mas­ ter for South Huron Masonic District, paid liis official visit to his own lodge, Irving No. last Thursday evening. Rt. Wor, Bro. Hodgins introduced in the Lodge by D.D.G.M. Harold M. Corbett and his father, Wor. Bro. Ward Hod­ gins. After a few brief remarks in the lodge by the D.D.G.M. and by Rt. Wor. Bro. Bernard Cle- mance, who was present to. re­ present the neighboring district of London, journed to the Community Cen­ tre where an excellent banquet had been prepared by the wives of lodge officers. Wor. Bro. George Paul, Mas­ ter of the Lodge, was in charge of the program following the banquet. The toast to Grand Lodge was proposed by Bro. Emerson Hodgins and responded to by the D.D.G.M. and his Dist­ rict Chaplain, Wor. Bro. Rev. Harold Snell. Rt. Wor,'Bro. Bruce Foster of Ridgetown was the guest speak­ er. Rt. Wor. Bro. A. W. Suther­ land of South Huron District, Rt. Wor. Bro. Art Gray of St. Thomas District and Rt. Wor. Bro. Ivan Parkinson of London District all responded briefly to the toast to the visitors. Approxi­ mately 160 members and visitors attended. the brethren ad- Personal Items Mrs. Erwin Louch, of Court­ land, her daughter, Mrs. Garnet H e r b e r t , and granddaughter, Ruth, of Tillsonburg, spent last weekend with Mrs, J. B. Armi­ tage. Mr, and Mrs. Ted Morgan and children of Sandusky, Mrs. Ralph Lovey and Maxine of Cass City were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Windsor. Mrs. Wind­ sor returned to the States with them for a week’s visit. Mr. and Mrs. William Westney of West Hill were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Hodgins and Mr. and Mrs. J. Elston. A Remembrance Day service was held in Holy Trinity Church Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Caldwell and family of ’Sheddon spent Thursday with Mrs. W. Dickins. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Morkin, of Goderich, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Plodgins. Mr. and Mrs. C. Chown and Mrs. R. Copling, Sarnia, spent a few days with Mrs. R. Seale last week. Mrs. Seale who was on the sick list is feeling much better. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Abbott and Mr. and Mrs. W. Flannigan, of London, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Abbott last Smi­ London 7-1230 COLLECT or Hensall 680-r-2 Business Directory A. M. HARPER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT 55 South St. Telephone Goderich 343 Licensed Municipal Auditor DR. J. E. GRAFF DENTIST MAIN STREET GRAND BEND Hours: 9:00-5:00 (Evenings by Appointment) Phone: Grand Bend 200 DR. H. H. COWEN L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON Main Street Exeter Closed Wednesday Afternoon PHONE 36 DR. B. EICKMEIER BELL & LAUGHTON BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS < NOTARIES PUBLIC ELMER D. BELL, Q.C. C. V. LAUGHTON, L.L.B. Zurich office Wednesday afternoon EXETER PHONE & Granton Woman Suffers injuries On Thursday, November 11, Miss Jean Cullen, of Granton, suffered possible fractured elbow and hip and lacerations of head and arms when hit by a car driven by Miss Stella Johnston, 25, of Toronto. •She was walking on No.. 7 Highway about two miles east of Elginfield. In the car with Miss Johnston were Miss Jean Price, of Kitchener, Miss Mary Gay, of of Waterloo, and Miss Joan Ma­ guire,, of Wheaton. The injured woman was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital by Bal- lantyne's ambulance, London. Provincial • Constable Moffat, of London, who gated, said visibility was the time of the accident. and Mrs. Warner Mc­ Roberts spent Sunday in Inger­ soll, the guests of Miss Jean Coventry. Mrs. H. McIntyre and son, Gary, of Glencoe, were weekend guests of Mr. Abbott. Miss Hattie last weekend Mrs. A. McLean and family. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Abbott were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McGuire of Scotland. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Fond and family, who have been living in the Ross house, have moved back to London. The new owners are making alterations before mov­ ing in. Mr. and Mrs. Will two grandchildren, Billy Haskett, were guests of Mr. and Cook and family of Brantford. and Mrs. I-Iodgins with her Arthur spent sister, Haskett and Nancy • and the Sunday Mrs. Lloyd Every Member Visitation The W.A. .of the Lucan United Church last Sunday served luncheon to the members sion and Steward Board they set out on their every-member visitation. <1 of -Ses- before annual George investi- bad at L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON 910 Main Street South PHONE 669 EXETER 4 W. G. COCHRANE, B.A. BARRISTER & SOLICITOR EXETER, ONTARIO At Hensall, Friday, 2 to 5 P.M. J. 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Given in marriage by her fa­ ther, the bride wore a waltz­ length gown, fashioned with strapless bodice of Chantilly lace with bouffant nylon net skirt featuring an embroidered motif of iridescent sequins. The match­ ing lace jacket was fashioned with “V” neckline and stand-up collar trimmed with iridescent sequins and seed pearls,. Her veil of French illusion fell from a tiara of seed pearls and she car­ ried a cascade of 'Sweetheart roses and white carnations. Miss Barbara C. Westman, of Granton, attended the bride as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Lome Ford, Exeter, sister »of the bride, and Mrs. Gerald King, London, sister of the groom. The attendants wore waltz-length gowns of iridescent crystalette in shades of gold, tur­ quoise and shrimp and carried bouquets of yellow and bronze 'mums. The.groom’s brother, Douglas Riddell, of London, was best man and eter, A etta guests bride’s mother, wearing of slate grey crepe with flamingo accessories and corsage of Better Times roses and white ’mums. The groom’s mother chose a gown of light blue ticatine with black accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. For the wedding trip to the United States, the bride changed to a grey suit and. blue topcoat with pink accessories and corsage of Sweetheart roses. ’ The couple will live in Guelph where the groom is a student at the Ontario Agricultural College. Joint Birthday With birthdays but two apart, Frank and Pat Egan cele­ brated their twelfth and eleventh birthdays last Monday. The night being ideal their 12 boy friends and grandparents were able to enjoy a weiner roast outside. months Recreation Rid- and Rev. and ushers were Lome Ford, Ex- and Gerald King, reception was held Menard’s, Exeter were received London, at Mon- where by the a gown | Activities I I By MURRAY VALIQUETTE | HOCKEY The Irish Six will be opening their schedule Friday, November 19, at the Lucan Arena, in a game against Ilderton. 'Several new players will be in the Irish Six line-up including Steve Storey,- who starred with the Seaforth Baldwins, all On­ tario Junior “B” semi-finalists, last year; Gene Taylor, formerly with team, totaller” University; Ted Elder, of Strat­ ford; and yours truly, from the Kapuskasing polar Bears. Minor Hockey The Church League played two games last Wednesday. The United Church defeated the Ca­ tholics by a 5-2 score, while the Anglicans defeated Clandeboye 4- 1. The pee-Wee Hockey Club are still looking for nloi'o pl<iyors to help round out a strong team for the coming season. Any boys of the surrounding districts of Lu­ can are invited to participate in our mohor hockey set-up. The Bantam Hockey Club will play an exhibition game against Cheyennes Bantams on Saturday morning, November 20, at 10. Jim Freeman has been ap­ proached and accepted the posi­ tion of coach for the Bantam Hockey Club. Ffguro Skating This club has commenced training for the season under the leadership of figure skating pro Miss Carol Spellman, of the London Figure Skating Club. The hours that the club has at the Lucan Arena are from 6 to 8 p.m. on Mondays and a practice hour 4 to 5 p.m, on Saturdays. Variety Show The. junior Farmers will hold a variety show in the Commun­ ity Centre on November 19. th e Briggs of London; Collins, •Senior “B” Tom “Tee- of Western Women's Institute Hears Cartoonist The large crowd who attended the W.I. Family Night meeting at the Community Centre last Tuesday evening unanimously agreed it was well the regular October meeting had been post­ poned, to enable the branch to secure the talented cartoonist, Merle Jingley, of The London " “ seeing and „ , all future car­ toons will be more enjoyable. Mrs. Lloyd Acheson introduced the speaker who not only dis­ played his talent as a cartoonist but also related some of his ex­ periences while in Korea. Some 125 sat down to well laden tables and enjoyed a fam­ ily supper together. The presi­ dent, Mrs. McRoberts, presided. Mrs. Harvey Wales of Komoka, the W.I. District President, gave a . short address which together with a program of local talent added much to the evening’s en­ joyment. Mrs. George Paul proposed the toast to the Queen. N___, Hodgins led in a rousing sing­ song. Solos by the tiny Park sisters, Gary Revington and Clif­ ford Acheson were all enjoyed. Miss Marilyn Brownee’s tap danc­ ers, accompanied by Mrs. Brown­ lee on the piano, were a credit to their young teacher. Duets by Mrs. Ross McRoberts and Miss Marie Lewis, as well as accor­ dion numbers by John Casimer, added to the program. Mrs. Erwin Scott, one of Lu­ can’s past presidents, was at the piano for the opening and clos­ ing of a very successful meeting. Free Press. ’ After hearing “Ting”, Mrs. Murray Japan Missionary Addresses Ladies The postponed meeting of Holy Trinity W.A. was held in the parish hall last Wednesday after­ noon with the president, Mrs. T. C. McFarlane, presiding and Mrs. C. W. Hawksliaw at the piano. Mrs. Jack Murdy read the lesson, Miss Ryland, now of the Mc­ Cormick Home, donated a quilt. Mrs. Erwin Scott reported on the “Living Message”. Mrs. J. F. Wagland introduced the speaker, Mrs, Kathleen Start, a missionary from Japan, who while nursing in the “New Life San” at Obuse, met and later married Dr. R. K. Start. Members from the three Lucan churches as well as the two Clandeboye churches filled the parish hall and all enjojyed Mrs. Start’s most interesting talk of her experiences in the San as well as her difficulties learning the language. Once vzhile calling a red-cap she used the word meaning “devil”. She said the Japs also made mistakes when trying to use English. A sign in front of a store read fits upstairs”. One of the nurses at is Miss Lilias Powell of Mrs. Start .spoke highly Powell which was pleasing to all present, especially her sister, Mrs. C. Shipley. After her ad­ dress Mrs. Start passed around pictures of the San before and after the fire which partially de­ stroyed it. Two solos by Mrs. Eddie But­ ler were much appreciated. She accompanied herself on her piano accordion. “Ladies’ the San Granton. of Miss Mrs. William Dickins celebrat­ ed her birthday last Saturday with a family gathering. Comments From Clandeboye By MRS. C. J. PATON Clandeboye Wl Assists CNIB Clandeboye Women’s Institute met at Mrs. Arnold Blake’s home. Mrs. N. Hardy demonstrated “Be­ tite Fours” with special icings. Roll call was answered by “A stain and how to remove it.” The District Director, Mrs. M. McNaughton, gave a report of the program planning course held at Riverview W.I. Mrs. Karl O’Neil gave the resoultions report. A donation of $3.00 was given to the C.N.I.B. Ten loaves of bread were donated to be made into sandwiches for the barn dance at Jim Cunningham’s whose barn was destroyed by lightning in the early fall. Mrs. Karl O’Neil was convenor of the program. A contest was won- by Mrs. F. Hardy. Mrs. M. Simpson read a sketch of the life of Edgar Guest and his poem, “The Little Velvet Suit”. Mrs. A. Macintosh presided. Assisting the hostess were Mrs. Andy Carter, Mrs. Mrs. Norman Hardy bert Rosser. Hat Show The ladies of __ _____ Church W.A. staged a hat show at the Lucan Memorial Centre last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Humphries, of London, was com­ mentator. The ladies who model­ ed were Mrs. Rupert Williams, Mrs. T. Collins, Mrs. M. Mc­ Naughton, Mrs. Arnold Blake, Mrs. M. Lewis, Mrs. Arthur Hod­ gins, Mrs. Murray Hodgins, Mrs. M. Taylor, Mrs. Coughlin, Mrs. Lloyd Lynn and Misses Dorothy Lynn, Rosemary Hall and Janice Macintosh. Tea assistants were Mrs, Wil­ mer Scott, Mrs. K. Thompson, Mrs. Leon McNaughton, Mrs. Mur­ ray Hodgson, with Mrs. A. North­ grave and Mrs. W. Wilson at the home baking booth. Barn Dance About 200 attended the barn dance on Friday night at Jim Cunningham’s. Music was sup­ plied by the Nite Ryders orches­ tra. The new barn replaces one which was destroyed lightning a few weeks ago. Hillcrest Forum Discusses Food Hillcrest Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Simpson on Monday evening. After the radio broadcast, the discussion followed with two groups answering the question: How have your buying habits for food changed in the last ten years? Answer: With so many people living in smaller homes, they do not have the storage space; many housewives are working, so they do not have time to prepare home cooked meals; therefore they buy prepared foods and food in smaller containers at higher cost. How ran the farmer adjust hifnself to the new trend In con­ sumer buying ? Answer; The ordinary farmer cannot afford to package and M. Simpson, and Mrs. Al- the United the by Hoffmans Arrange Funeral Service To Or From Out-Of-Town Points Wherever funeral service is required, to or from any place in Canada, the United States or other points of the globe, Hoffman’s, as member of local and national funeral director’s associations, can handle all the arrangements. You are always assured the quiet effi­ ciency of Hoffman’s service. ] T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home | FUNERAL and AMBULANCE SERVICE I 24-Hour Service DASHWOOD Telephone 70-W f.;■;***!■: x--A small dei>osit\^\i \ holds your choice I Christmas /■i AY-AWAY PLAN \ t $122.75 OF VALUE M. of St. find markets for his own pro­ duce. One way would be to sell and buy co-operatively. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Wasnidge in Lucan with the topic, “Farm Insurance”. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Kilmer were guests recently with Mr. and Mrs. Alex O’Neil, of Aylmer. Mrs. J. Lasenby and Paul, Mrs. Mike Cunningham and Mrs. Bert Hazelwood, of London, visited on Thursday with Mrs. A. Cunning­ ham and Mrs. J. Manson. Mr. L. A. Kilmer discovered foui’ deer quietly enjoying eating the fresh clover, near his bush on Monday afternoon. Mrs. H. B. McFalls is a patient in Victoria Hospital, Loudon. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Cunning­ ham and Joe Cunningham were guests of Mrs. Fern Cunningham, of London, on Sunday. Mrs. J. H. Paton and Mrs. Hobbs attended a meeting Stone Town Lodge, L.O.B.A., Marys, last Thursday night. Mrs. Clarence O’Neil, of Mont­ gomery, Penn., and her sister, Mrs. B. Pray, of Williamsport, Penn., spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Karl O'Neil. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Smith and sons, of Chatham, were guests on Sunday of Mr. Smith’s sister, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cunningham. Mrs. Bill Downing and daugh­ ter Joan, of Chatham, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aimer Hendrie. Mrs. Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ fred Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lynn and June Lynn were guests on Saturday evening for the twenty-fifth wedding anni­ versary of Mr. and Mrs. Will Ritchie, of Parkhill. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Flynn, of Mitchell, visited with the former’s father, Mr. Tom Flynn, on Sun­ day. Mr. and Mrs. Omar Cunning­ ham were guests of their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cun­ ningham in London on Sunday. Mr. Herb Webb, of Calgary, and Mr. Arthur Simpson spent a few days at the Winter Fair in Toronto this week. Mrs. McVey, of London, and Mrs. H. Webb are spending a few days this week daughter, Mrs. family. Mrs. William West. Mr. and in this community before moving there, Some farmers in this commun­ ity have been able, with extra tractors, to have their corn pick­ ed; others their silos filled. Seve­ ral farmers have lost their crop of beans due Turnips are Stored. Miss Mary tient in the pltal, Exeter, pneumonia. The Agnes Watson Memorial Lodge 1167, L.O.B.A., exemplified the scarlet degree at their meet­ ing last week when two mem­ bers from Victoria were candidates. Winners of the Mrs. Joan Horn and son, of Exeter, with the former’s Bill Simpson and Miller died in the Mrs. Miller lived to the wet weather, being lifted Carter Is still South Huron suffering from and a pa- Hos- virus Lodge 387 prizes were Mrs. Harri- Fko THE WATCHWORD . 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