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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1955-04-14, Page 9a 1 A Rec. re at 1 on ctivrhes m..4. Hockey On Thursday, April 7, the Lu,. can I1s Six pulled 'a third period upset by defeating the fast -skat- ing Electrics 6-4 in one of the most thrilling games 'witnessed in the local Arena this year. The goal scorers for the Irish were Ted Elder with three, Steve Storey'with two and Bill Smith with one. On Monday, April 11, the Electrics defeated Lucan 6-3 in Wallaceburg. The goal scorers ter the Irish were Leroy Reving- ton, Fred Revington and Steve Storey, The next game of this series was in Wallaceburg Wed- nesday night and the teams come back to Lucan Friday, April 15, Pee. Wee Hockey Ta •the little N.H.L. tourna- ment held annually in Goderleh, Lucan defeated Norwich 17-0 in their first game. Paul Conlin with six goals and Clifford Achison with five led the Lucan scoring spree. New Sports Plazas are being made to con- duct boxing training for young - eters at the •Commurity Centre as soon as all hockey is termin- ated for the season. This club -will be guided by Dave Eagan who has had a vast amount of experience training amateur and professional boxers, An outdoor basketball court is presently under construction and the local youths should, derive a great deal of training and pleasure out of this wonderful sport. Arts And Crafts Next course, which willbe. leather craft; will commence on Wednesday, April 20, in the Com- munity iCentre at 8 p.m. The course will be taught by Mrs. f Gladys Reilly. The tooling equip- ment for the above is being graciously loaned to us by Lon- don Arts and Crafts Club. Easter Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cranston and family, of London, epent Sunday with Mrs. M. Cranston. Mr. J. McKinney has returned to. Kincardine for the summer after spending several months with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Me - Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Jul: Hunter and tamily, Detroit, with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Casey. Mr. and Mrs, ,Earl Banting anti family anti Mr. Hilton Banting, of Sarnia; Mr., and Mrs, William Killam, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cobleigh and girls with Mr .and Mrs. V. G. Bent - Ing. Lucan Lions Club held their dinner meeting in the Anglican Church basement last Monday evening. Mr. and. Mrs. H. Ritchie, of London;. with Mr. and Mrs. Cal- vin Haskett and family. Miss Agnes Fox, formerly of Lucan, who had the misfortime to fall in her home and break her hie, has been moved from Vic- toria Hospital, London, to Strath- roy hospital. Mr. •and Mrs. F. G., Stanley and Bob, of Toronto, with Mrs. T. C. McFarlane, Mrs. Strawhorn and Robert,, in Thorndale, the guests of the former's mother, Mr. V. A. Seigfried moved last week to the farm formerly oWned ' 'by the late Mr. Maleolm Hodgins. Mr. and Mrs. James Hodgins with Mr. and Mrs. Pat Daley and Mr. and Mrs. B. Hurle, London. Miss Doris Armitage, of IAs- towel, with her aunt, 'Mrs. Emma Downing. THE TIMES -ADVOCATE, EXETER* ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL. 14, MO Lucan And District News Clandeboye-Comments • United Women Make Donations The members of the Women's AsSociation of the United Church held their Easter meeting in the Church Parlqurs on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. 0. H. George presiding. Roll call was answered by articles or the fall bazaar. It was voted to assist with a banquet for the church hockey league, assuming a share of the expenses, A. donation of $25 was voted to .assist in sending the Sunday school staff to a Flle- treat" for Sunday school teachers and officers at Five Oaks, in June. The third annual meeting. of IlViiddlsex ,Presbytery W.A. was, announced to be held in First St. Andrew's Church beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, April 29. Re- pairs to the Honour Roll for World War I are almost com- pleted and the work done is being donated by Messrs. William and Clarence Haskett. Mrs, Percy Armitage, group convenor, took charge of the pro- gram, giving a reading on Easter. She was assisted by Mrs, J. Lock- Yer reading the scripture and Mrs. T. Hill and Mrs. Cecil Robb gave appropriate Easter mess- ages. Anglican W.A. Twenty members and one visit- or attended the April meeting of Holy Trinity Woman's Auxiliary held last Wednesday afternoon at the hem° of Miss 'Line, Abbott. Mrs, Harold Corbett•presided and was assisted in the devotions by Mrs. R. Hamilton and Mrs. Wil- son Hodgins. Mrs. D. Ashworth, one 'Of the branch's shut-ins, was able to be brought to the meet- ing. She read the scripture lesson and Mrs, 'Erwin Scott led in the Litany. Members were asked to make a special effort to attend the sixty- eighth annual meeting to be held ht Cronyn Hall and Masonic Temple, London, May 3 to May 5, and also to the Deanery meeting which will be held this year at Holy Trinity Church, Lucan, on May 26, Rey. P. K. Imar, now of Toronto, will speak on the Japanese Church. Mrs. J. F. Wagland told the story of "St. John Sweeping The Floor". card to be sent to the mother of the president, Mrs. X. Stanley, on her ninety-seirenth birthday. Easter Visitors Mr. and Mrs. J. •Grahani and family, of Chatham, and Mr, and Mrs. Jack •Cummins, of Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Has- kett. Miss Margaret Ashworth, R.N., of Sarnia, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs., D. Ashworth, • Mr. Cap Howard celebrated a birthday last Saturday. Messrs. Morris and Conrad Na- deau, of Assumption College, Windsorr, with Mr. and Mrs. Mur- ray Valiquette, Mrs. James Stanley celebrated her ninety-seventh birthday at the hozne of.her daughter, Mrs. T. C. McFarlane, on Senday, April 20. ' Mrs. Eldon Hodgson has ret - turned home after spending a week with her sister, Mrs. Lela Beadle, of Stratford. Mrs. William Westney, West - Hill, spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. T. A. Hod- gins and family. Her sister, Miss Holly Martin, who has been working in Toronto, returned home to London with her. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Bridger and family with Mrs. Bridger's mo- ther, Mrs. C. Meier, of London. ldrs. Irene Coursey and Misses Delrefie and Marion with Mr. and Mrs.• Fred Ford and family, De- troit. Reeve Dies ° At Arena Melvin T. Bradley, 62, who died very suddenly while selling tickets at the Lucan arena last Thursday, was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Bradley and, Was born in McGillivray town- ship. He attended Brinsley Public School and' •Luean High Sclidol. Except for seven years with the Department of Public Works in Toronto, he lived all his life in this locality. He was in his third year as reeve of Lucan, having previously served three years as councillor. He was unmarried. Funeral services were held from the Murdy funeral home at 2 p.m., Monday, with the Rev, J, F. Wagland officiating. Interment was in St, ?ernes' Cemetery, Clandeboye, Pall bearers were John McIntosh, Cecil Lewis, Roy Stanley, Jack Lankin, Alex Young and Don Chown. He Is survived by three sisters, Rose Anne, of Lucan, and Lily and Millie, of Toronto, „end two brothers, Roy, of Toronto and William, of Parkhill. E. A. Hawkshaw Active In Church Edward A, Hawkshaw, who had been hospitalized since be- ing hit by a car on 2a1n Street, Lucan, last Hallowe'en, died in London on Saturday in. his eight- ieth year. Son of the late Thomas H. Hawkshaw and the former Ann Fox, he was born in Lucan. He began work as a barber in Granton. After spending a num- ber of years in Vancouver, he re- tunred to Lunn about 35 years ago .and has lived retired since. He was unnfarried and was a faithful member of Holy 'Trinity Church where he was sexton from 1941 until 1945 and sides - man for a number or years. He was a former member of the Lions Club and a great ball fan. Funeral services were held from the Murdy funeral home on Tuesday, April 12, with the Rev, Wagland of Holy Trinity Church officiating. Interment was in St, James! Cemetery, Clandeboye. Pall bearers were Pave Ash- worth, Harold Whyte, H. S, Stan- ley, U. F. Stanley, Thomas Lee and Alex Young. One nephew and one niece are his only survivors. . • Choir Observes Anniversary The Junior Choir of Holy Trinity Church, wearing their new cassocks, had charge of 'the music Sunday evening. After the service they celebrated their sec- ond anniversary with a birthday party in the bas.ement.,followed by an impromptu program. A huge birthday cake, inscribed with "Happy Second Anniversary junior 'Choir", was enjoyed by all. Mr. Wagland moved a vote of thanks to Mrs. K. Egan, Mrs. Ray Elson and Mrs. Clarence Hardy who provided , the refreshments and to those who helped to serve. Among the guests were a number of those who assisted in the mak- ing of the cassocks. Attend Easter Service The Lucan-Clandeboye Explor- ers met on Wednesday • evening, April 6, for a brief Expedition prior to parading to church. The final section of the experimental project "Exploring Worship" was completed. Announceinent was inade of the two Explorer camps being held the first and second weeks in July at the C.0.1.T. camp site on Lake Erie, near Simcpe, and of the junior girls camp the last week in August at Bimini. All Explorers are asked to report at the text Expedition which, if any, camp they wish to attend. SUPERIOR FOODSTORE, • Dutch Setts, Multipliers, Package Seeds. ,0 -Many lines a Bulk Seeds, for best Values. • Certified Seed Potatoes, Lawn Grass Seed. • Something special? If not in stock, we will procure. Prices Effective April 14, 15 and 16 AYLMER BARTLETT PEARS Choke Quality, 15 Oz. Tins, Each NABISCO SHREDDED WHEAT With Free sound Jet, Pkgs. CRISCO 3 Lb. Tin 20c „„2 for 31 c, 1 Lb. 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Fral services were conduct- ed from the 0. Haskett and Son funeral home on Tuesday., by the Rev, E. M. Cook, Interment was in $t. James' Cemetery, Clande- boye. Pall bearers were Gordon McRoberts, Lionel Hendrick, Mal- colm ,Lamond, Walter Creery, Harold Westman and Ralph Pitt. Besides his wife, his only sur- vivor is one sister, Mrs. Allen Westman, of Lucan. Legion Auxiliary Meets The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion was held in the Legion rooms, April. 5, with Mrs. J. Freeman, Mrs. A, Bell and Mrs. B, Downey as hostesses. The date for the monthly euchre was set for April 27 at 8:30 p,m. Plans were made for a bake sale to be held in the Stanley drug store at, 2:30 p.m., April 30. Pentecostal Cliurch News Owing to a long winter and bad weather conditions, work on the new Pentecostal Church was at a standstill for months and the Easter opening had to be postponed.° Last Thursday, flee men from the Chatham church came up and assisted with the siding. As yet no new 71at4% can be set for the opening. Services Well Attended At the largely attended com- munion and reception service in the United Church Good Friday evening, the following members were received: Wayne Culbert, Marjorie Sovereign, Gary Irwin, Bill Chown, Don Lankin, Clifford Acheson, Harvey Hayes, Harold Frost, Merry Roberts, Ann Ro- berts, Terry Culbert, Mrs. Lloyd, Acheson, Mr. and Mrs. William Sherwood, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Siegrist and Mrs. Leroy Reving- ton. Guest ministers during the week included Rev. A. E. Holley, Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Pike, Rev. A. E. Menzies ,and Rev. Thomas G. Head. At the Wednesday service, Ex- plorers, C.G.I.T. and ladies or- ganizations attended the service in large numbers. Teachers' Meeting ° Last Tuesday afternoon, Lucan teachers attended the April meet- ing of the Biddulph and North London Teachers' Association at the Southgate School where Mrs. Erickson was hostess. The sched- uled speaker, Inspector of Sepa- rate Schools, J. F. Kinlin, was unable to attend due to illness. Easter Visitors Mrs. Leda Williamson, Detroit, with Mr. and Mrs.. Henry Hod- gins. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mugford with Mr, and Mrs. Murray Abbott. Mrs. Will Davis returned with them for a week's visit in To- ronto. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer }taas, of Bqffalo, were Saturday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hedden. Mrs. John Hunter, of London, and Miss Nora White, Toronto, with Mrs. Helen Watson. IVIrs.jMinnie Johnson, from the West, is spending a week with her sister, Mrs. W. Dickins. On Sunday, both were guests of Mr. and Mrs. .'Gordon Maines, of Dorchester. 'Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Abbott with Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Abbott, of Tara. Mr. and Mrs. Don Ankers and family, of Durham, with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hodgins. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Stuart, of Ottawa, with the former's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Stuart. Miss Holly Martin, of London, and Miss Miriam Martin, Detroit, with their sister, Mrs. '1'. A. Hod- gins and family. Friday, April 15 is the day set for the paper-- collection. Little Sharyn and Judy 'Weir, Children of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weir, London, are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Ed- gar MeFalls. Dr. and Mrs. Len Lobsinger and family, of Sarnia„ with Mr. and Mrs. John Park. John Ward, grandson of Mr. and Mrs, George Ward, celebrat- ed his sixth birthday on April 6 by entertaining six of his little playmates ax a birthday party. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Culbert and family spent Easter in London, t guests of 1VIr. and Mrs. Lorne Beattie. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hackett and family were holiday guests DofMrot riand Mrs. Oliver lAllie, of et dayMr.visilieFa. hSitsatinleeon wy gm%ododdatirgriii: ter, week old Mary Rarbara Moore, of Toronto. He was ea- eorripanied by Miss Gertrude Xent, Mr. Hen Beattie has sold his home on Market St, (forrnerly owned by Mrs. R. W. Stanley) to IVIr. Basil Nagle and has moved tO London. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Murdy spent last Wednesday In Toronto, guests of the Misses Dempsey. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Galpiii, of Sarna; Mrs. L. thin2Phrey and girls, of Streetsville, and MS. 13. 1X0OltwaY, of London, With Mrs, T. P. Orme old Murray. lll Pitetle Entertain Guests The pupils or Clandeboye Ilo Schools No, 4 and 12 played lost to their mothers and other women in the section Thursday. The program, with Keith !Simp- son as chairman, consisted of stories, recitations, solos, duets and plays, The highlight of the program was two sets of square dancing which Will compete in London Sports- Fair April 18 to APril 22, in London. Miss Thompson, teacher, pre- sented each pupil and pre-school child with a colored basket filled with Easter eggs. Broiler Bride-Eieet A shower was held Wednesday evening in Neil's School in honor of Miss Elizabeth Gilmour, bride - elect of Saturday, April 15, by the church and community, Mrs. Earl Dixon conducted a sing song and acted as chairman of the program, Mrs, Ross Me - Falls and Misses Mary and Paul- ine Dixon sang solos; 1V1rs. Collins gave a reading; Miss Mar- lene Thompson and Miss Shirley Rollins played piano solos, Mrs. ,Anthony Martene read the Address to the bride -elect. Those assisting were Miss Winnie Keogh, Miss Marlene Thompson and Miss Dorothy Mathers. Miss Gilmour, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gilmour, will ex- ehange marriage vows with, Alan Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Scott, of Lucan, in St, Mary's Anglican Church, Brinsley. Easter Services At the Easter Sunday service at St. James' Church, the rector, the Rev. J. P. Wagland, blessed the new communion linens do- nated by the members. Special mimic by the choir included an anthem, "In Joseph's Lovely, Garden". Flowers were placed in the church by Mrs. Harry Murless in memory of her mother, the late Mrs. John Harrison, of England, At Clandeboye United Church, the minister, the Rev. E. M. Cook, had a special service for Easter. A solo, "The Old Rugged Cross," was sung by Mrs. Ross McFalls. Special flowers were placed in the church'by the W.A. Honored By Friends 1VIr. and Mrs. Ken Carter entertained at a surprise shower in honor of their sister-in-law, Mrs, Cyril Lee and daughter Xaren, of London, prior to their leaving for Scotland for a three- month vacation. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Len Mitchell and Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. George Lo- vell .and Cyril Lee, of London; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lee, of Lucan; Mr. and Mrs. George Lee, Ailsa Craig; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lee, Brinsley; Mr, and Mrs. Man - ford Morley, Parkhill, and Mr. and Mrs, Dick Parker and Leroy, of Harriston. 1.}edge Holds Euchre Victoria Lodge, L.O.B.A., held a very successful euchre party on Wednesday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs. Arthur Abbott, T. Brooks ,and Mrs. Guy Ryan. Con- venors were Mrs. Lorne Hodgins and Mrs. Leonard Smith. Easter Visitors Mr. and' Mrs. Philip Butt, of Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Xihi2er. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Mc- Lucan Perronals Mrs. !C. F. Langford, Toronto, with her mother, Mrs. Jack Casey and Mr. Casey. Mrs, Harold' Hunter, who has been in Detroit hospital with a heart condition, is improving. Mr. and Mrs, Mel Culbert and family with Mrs. G.- Patrick, of Toronto. Mr. A, L. Abbott, who has been On the sick list for some months, shows no improvement but is home from the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. William Brown- lee and family, of Trenton, with Mr. and Mrs.. Wiliam Brownlee. Mr. Howard Currie, who has been sick for the past 10 weeks. and Mr. W. J. Prost, for the past six weeks, both went back to work last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Art Haskett, of Toronto, and Mr. and, Mrs. Lloyd Cook and family, of Brantford, With Mr. and Mrs. Will Haskett. Mrs. Tack McIver, of Seaforth, is holidaying with Mrs, E. Reg- nolds. Mrs. Walter Blonde and son Joseph are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Conlin. Mrs. A, C. Calder, of London, her daughter, Mrs, M. Mason and son Miehael, of Peterboro, were Tuesday guests of Mrs. Irene Courry, Culloch ,of Loudon, and Mrs. B. Dixon were guests on SaturdaY- Miss Patricia Cartera student' of London Teachers' College, with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Ken Carter, Miss Carter wil teach this fall at a school in the Churchill District, East Lonflen. 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