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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1955-02-17, Page 8TIE TIMES -ADVOCATE, 'EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 Ciandeboye Com m "'#s►EC'' 1SaltertsJxns W,li, benne of Mr. and Mrs. Ear LAtkin- Mr. M. R. 'iriu,gtey 'Thin". ear- tt plaint for The London Free Press. entertained the members and ,their families at the Clande- boye Women's Institute fallowing ll pot luck supper which was held in the Sunday School room of Ql<anidboe United Church. The president. Mrs. A. Maeirl- to3h, welcomed the membera to their first pot luck supper. Mars, Clarence hardy led in gomurunity singing accompanied by her danghtter Helen atthe pane Miss Marlene Thompson and Mise Pauline Dixon played plana selections, Per+so#oaf. Items Mr, and Mrs, Fred Delnlage, of Medicine Hat, Alta., and Mrs. M. Adams, of London, visited With Ixir, and Mrs. Rea Neil for a few days last week. Mrs, Adams is Mr. Neil's aunt, Robert Hall has taken a posi- tHMu at Kelvinator, London, ]E ie previously had taken a general office course at the Wells Aced emy,. London. Mrs, Ed Miner, of Comber, Ont., spent a week with her sis- ter, Mrs. A, Macintosh. Their father, Mr. Nelson Peterson, was taken to St, Joseph's Hospital on Monday. He is st11l a patient there at time of writing, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McEwen and Donald were guests at d.in- ner on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Ed Batson,. of R.R. Ailsa Craig, Due to the storm and road sou on .Monday •eveniuThe groups answered "yes" that: (1) price support to protect the far- mer against disastrous price drops be given; (g)Yes, Provid- ing the. government and Federa- tion of Agriculture and others such as cream, milk or cheese producers organizations co-oper- ate in seeking export market for surplus. If necessary, sell 4 leas than cast to remove surplus, but not dump it to spoil some other country's economy. Plans were made to entertain Revere Forum and Lieury Forum an February 28 at Clandeboye. A social time was enjoyed. Soule played euchre; others enjoyed T.V. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Flynn an Monday, February 21. Valentine Party At Clandeboye School, No. 4 and 12, the 'teacher, Miss M. Thompson, and pupils h clef a valentine party on Monday after- noon.. Their guests were the pre- school children of the section. Games and a program were enjoyed with valentine exchange. Refreshments were served. At Marrs School Section No, 4, McGillivray, the teacher, Mrs. A. Abbott, enjoyed a valentine party with the pupils on Monday. afternoon. After the social time and exchange of valentines, re- freshments were served, Wins Drama Festival Award Congratulations to Miss Joan conditions, the service at the Murless who won the trophy at ilnited Church was withdrawn on the A.Y.P.A. Rural Drama Festi- val held at Strathroy February Sunday, Mrs. Jack Harrison returned. home from Leamington where she went to visit her mother who Was in the hospital. Nllicrest Farm Forum The forum members met at the CORSAGES ORDER NOW Baileys Florast Meint St. Phone 270 Typewriter Paper 00 Sheet Pads — 25# Also Available In 500 And I,000 Lots Times -Advocate Phone 770 Exeter 8, for the best actress in the play "A Merry Mix-up". In the cast were Miss Mary Tomes, Miss Gwenneth Tomes and Toni Tomes, all of Clandeboye. Othesr from Lucan were Miss Audrey White- head and Lynn Sawyer. Mrs. C. Smith directed the play. Three other plays were presented, "Here you are folks. Don't pay inflated prices!!" Lucan And District News 'Sinners' Winners Of .AYPA Debate At the regular meeting of the Lucan-Clandeboye A.Y.P.A. held in the Parish Hall and conducted: by the president, Miss Joan Mur - less, A.Y.P.A. members from Ex- eter and Ailsa, Craig and their rectors, Rev. N. D. Knox and Rev. A. A. Nield, were guests. The new secretary, Miss Helen Howard, who had to be elected when Douglas Stone joined the were installed /Y Armed Forces, and three new members, Peter Lewis, Tom Tomes and Clare Paton, were in- stalled by the Rev. J. F. Wag - land. The highlight of the meeting was an interesting and amusing debate on arena Sunday skating, presented by the "Saints" and "Sinners" and led by Misses Joan Murless and Marion Coursey and Mr. Wagland and Tom Tomes, All present were invited to me a "Saint" or a "Sinner" After the "fireworks" ceased, the judges decided in favour of the "Sin- ners". Plans were discussed for a sleigh -ride party, which has since ha dto be postponed until a later date. Wins Drama Festival Award Rev. J. F. Wagland, M}'. and Mrs, C. Lewis, Mrs. Helen Wat- son and Miss Lina Abbott, as well as a good representation of the Lucan-Clandeboye A.Y.P.A„ at- tended the annual Rural Drama Festival at Strathroy last Tues- day night. Though the adjudicat- or, Mrs, Florence Scott, of the London Little Theatre, did not give the award of the best play to Lucan's "A Merry Mix-up," she did give the award for the best actress to Lucan's president, Miss Joan Murless, of Clandeboye. Mrs. Bob Coleman spent last Tuesday in Exeter with her sis- ter, Mrs. Frank Coates, who has been on the sick list, Mr. Howard Currie has been off work for a week and a half with an injured eye. Mrs. Irene Coursey has . re- ceived word that her nephew, Hobert Ford, son of Mr. and Mrs, Fred Ford, sailed on Thursday, February 10 for Okinawa, an island near Japan, where he ex- pects to be stationed for the next two years. Mrs, W. W, Garrett, Doreen and Jack spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bab Coleman. Mrs. W. T. Amos, who has been on the sick list, is able Ito be out. The sound of sleigh bells wee heard on Lucan streets on Satur- day when Lucan's milk man, Ivan Hearn had to resort to a sleigh to make his deliveries. Again We Remind You Of This! 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Tins 2 for 210 ZEST SWEET MIXED PICKLES Large 48 Ori. jar 630 NABISCO SHREDDED WHEAT Boxes 2 for 330 CHEER SOAP POWDER 160 Off Reg. Price, Giant Sire Plcs;, 620 GOULD & JORY PHONE 11 Sucre sore to Southcott Bros. EXETER Pentecostals Erect Church Rev. J. A. Gralxam and his handful of Pentecostal followers are overcoming, what to many, seemed like unsuriuountable odds in the erection of a Pentecostal Church on part of the property once owned by Col. D. Rosa, now Of London. Today, the roof is on the 32'x50' frame building which will contain a basement and main auditorium, Even with all volun- teer labour, it is expected the cost may even. exceed $20,000. With a church membership of 22 and a Sunday School enrolment of $3, these Christian people are going ahead in faith that God will bless their efforts. Alread» donations •have been received from members of other churclxes. in and around Lucan. Weather permitting, Mr. Graham, hopes to have his church ready fo rthe Easter service, At one time, Pentecostal ser- vices wehe held over the old post office, where the library now is, but for years have been held in the Orange Hall on William Street. Rev. J. A. Graham has been in charge for the past seven years. He took a three-year course at Proton's Bible College. Before coming to Lucan he was in charge of a church at Markham. He and Mrs. Graham have a ,family of five girls* and three boys. The oldest girl, June, at- tended Bible College at Zion Bible Institute, Rhode Island, and is now assisting in Sunday broadcasts at Mt, Dennis. The oldest son, •Byrnel, is at present attending Holmes Bible°College, Grenville, S.C. To augment the salary paid by his small congregation, Mr, Gra- ham works at his carpentry trade and has been working hand-in- hand with his congregation in the building of the new church Granton Library Board At the annual meeting of the Granton Library Board the fol- lowing officers were elected: president, Mrs. Gordon Dan; secretary -treasurer, Mr. Frank Gollings, and board members, Rev. T, D. Head, Mrs. Austin Hobbs, Mrs. Robert Rainey, Mrs. William Lambert, Miss Gladys Henderson, Mr, Kenneth Moir and Mrs. Joseph Pecho. Mr. and Mrs, Frank Dickins, of Ailsa Craig, spent last Thurs- day with Mr, and Mrs. Bob Cole- man. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Drennan, of Alice St., Lucan, on the birth of a son, John Paul, in Victoria Hospital Friday, February 11; abrother for Bon-, nie and Jimmie. Mrs. Charles Cook, of Market St., was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital on Sunday morning. Owing to the depth of snow in their lane, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Stratton and family have, been staying with Mr. and Mrs. `:Oecil Hodgins for the past 10 days. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Noels and fancily, of Aylmer, spent last weekend with Mrs. William Dic- kins and Mr, and Mrs. Maurice McDonald spent Saturday with her. Area Credit Union Declares Dividend In the absence of the presi- dent, Mr. B. H. Elliott, the Rev. J. F. Wagland presided at the annual meeting of the Lueen Credit Union held in the .base- ment of the Anglican Church last Wednesday evening. All reports presented showed the Union had a successful year. After some discussion, it was decided to clear: up some out- standing debts and just pay a dividend i f the ivideInstead o ._ ut 3 - of last year. The door prize—a calendar bank—was won by Miss Lina Abbott. A dime deposited in the bank changes the day and a quarter ohanges the month, Car Accident No, 4 Highway, near Birr, was the scene of another ear accident late Thursday evening, which hospitalized two men and heavily damaged two cars when they collided on the slushy pavement. Ronald H. Brown, 22, of .St. Marys, escaped with back injuries when his car overturned. John Black, 26, of London, sustained head, leg and arm cuts. Both were taken to St. Joseph's Hos- pital. Baby Shower. Mrs. J. W. Lockyer and baby daughter were guests of honor at a baby shower last Monday eve- ning at the home of Mrs. Percy Armitage. After the opening and displaying of many baby articles, three games of bingo were play- ed. The winners were Mrs. C, H. George, Mrs. C. Magoffin and Mrs. Herman' Young, The bingo was followed by a sewing con- test which was won by Mrs. Dave Park. The men of Holy Trinity Church met at the church Mon- day evening to make final ar- rangements for the oyster (or ham) supper to be served in the church basement Thursday eve- ning, February 17. Confirmation classes continued again in Holy Trinity Church. Confirmation for Lucan and Clandeboye candidates will be held in Holy Trinity Church on Friday, March 11. Miss Carol Brooks, of London, spent the weekend with Mrs. T. Brooks and family. Lions Club Dinner Mrs. Cliff Shipley's group of Holy Trinity Guild catered for the Lions Club dinner held in the church basement on Monday evening. Some 30 members of the Ilderton Lions Club were guests. As the expected filin failed to arrive, two other films, "Trails To Snow Caps," and "Aviation Show In England", were substi- tuted and enjcyed by all present. A number of the Lucan C.G.I.T. members braved Saturday's bliz- zard and depth of scow to make a house to house sale of chocolates. The sale will continue next Sat- urday. Mrs, Wilr Davis, of Saints - bury, is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins and is as- sisting with the nursing of Mr. Hodgins who had the misfortune to break his arm recently. Mrs. H. A. Mullins and Mrs. Harry Carroll also spent a few days last week with their parents. I111lIII!lAAAA11A11AIIAILIIIIIAl11AI141AlA1AlAP1lIyAtlAI1lAIIAI Recreation IV ti Act vities I BY MUIMAY VALIQUE7TE Iilaekey The Irish Silt defeated their arch rivals, the Ilderton Wild - cola, in three straight exciting games,, in the semi-finals of the Cyclone League, The second game, played on Tuesday, February S, went into overtime and the score ended up 5.3 in Lucan's favour. Lucan goal .scorers were Shifty Steve Storey with two and singles went went tMurray� n to Herb e b Stret on, Mur Valiquette and Glen Revington. The third andfinal game re- sulted in a 5-4 score for Lucan and thus .eliminated Ilderton from the series. Lucanscorers were Ron Stevenson with two and Herb Stratton, Steve Storey and Mur- ray Valiquette scored singles. Lucan now meets Zurich in the group finals with the• .first game slated for Lucan on Tues- day, February 15, Minor Hockey The Bantams were defeated by Cheyennes on Saturday, February 12 by a scale of 3-1. Don "Goose" Lankin scored the lone Lucan goal. Church League Hockey Official standings after Febru- ary 9 games in the church league are: R.C: s and the United Church tied with 17 points; Anglicans, eight points; Clandeboye,* two points. W.A. Executive Meets Atka recent meeting of the executive of the United Church W.A., the date for the proposed ham supper was set for Thurs- day, March 10, with admission $1.00 for adults and 50 for child- ren, Additions were made to the committees as follows: flower committee, Mrs. R. Pitt and Mrs. ID. M. Cook, with Mrs. Myron Culbert as convenor; kitchen com- mittee, Mrs. Edgar McFalls and Mrs. H. B. Langford; parsonage committee, Mrs. T. Lee and Mrs. Ira Carling, the latter named as convenor. Mr. Harold McFalls is making an extended visit with his aunt, Mrs. Irene Hicks, of Flint, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Hedden and daughter, of Kimberley, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hedden. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hodgins and Mr. and Mrs. Evan Hodgins spent Sunday in London, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. WilliAam Bannister. • Mrs. G. Patrick, of Toronto, is staying with her daughter, Mrs. Mel Culbert, while Mr, Culbert is in the hospital. The following delegates from the Lucan-,Clandeboye A.Y.P.A. attended the twenty-sixth annual conference of the London and District Local Council of the Ang- lican Young People's Association, held in St. Matthew's Church, London, last weekend: Miss Mar- ion Coursey,. Miss Joan Murless, Clare Paton and Peter Lewis.. Among the 75 winners of the "Who Was the Monarch" con- test were Miss Marlene Reving- ton, of Lucan, and Mrs. M. J. Campbell, R.R. 1, Ilderton, who each won a 42 -piece chest of William. A. Rogers Riot Pattern silverware. Guests with Ins. T. D. Orme and Murray last week included Misses Alice and Pearl Hiles, of London, on Friday, and Dr. and Mrs. Terry Orme and family who called an Thursday on their way home from Germany where the doctor had been stationed for e past two years. He is return- ing now to his .dental office in Seattle. The doctor is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Orme and a grandson of .a former printer of the Lucan paper. Mr. W. Orme. Rev. J. F. Wagland of Holy Trinity Church, Lucan, .officiat- ed at the funeral in London of Mrs. William Knight's mother, Mrs. Dora Mills, of London. W,I, Euchre There were 13 tables at the Progressive e each re sponsored ed b y the Lucan W.I. at the Community Centre last Monday evening, The high score winners were Mrs. Wes Hodgins: and Mr. Alex Young, Lone hand winners were M. J. Gilmour and Miss D. Gilmour. C.G.I.P. 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