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Hear fieldman
at ladies' night
It was Ladies' Night at the
dosing meeting of the Anglican
Men's Culb in the Parish Hall,
last Monday evening. Mr. Jack
Steacy chaired the meeting and
the Rev. J. P. Prest led in the
devotions, with Mr. Ken Clarke
At the piano.
The guest speaker was Mr.
Don Middleton, who has been
with the Federation of Agricul-
ture for the, past three years.
Mr.' Middleton spoke on what
the farm holds for the average
farmer. A question period fol-
Iowed his address of which
many availed themselves. Mr.
F. W. Hovey moved a vote of
thanks.
Other numbers on the pro-
gram included dances by Judy
Haskell and one of her pupils,
Margaret Cooper and solos by
Tommy Hardy who provided his
own accompaniment on his gui-
tar..
Correspondent:. Miss Lina .Abbott
Voters favor Present farewell
liquor store
Area farmer
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dies irk Oras .i
Joseph Beaton, 76, a Bidduiph t
retired farmer, was killed in a
ear accident near Bannock while•
going ay, • home from St Marys, last
>'rrd
Mrs. Beatson. suffered two'
broken legs and was taken tv'
Stratford hospital. By a strange
co -incidence Mr. Beatson's broth-
er, John, died at :his wheel about
four years ago at about the salve.
spot. It is thought Mr. Beatson,
who was in poor health, suffered.
A heart attack.
He lay at rest in the C. Hask-
ett and Son funeral home until
for Dobbs family 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 27, when'
111r. and Mrs. Omar Dobbs and
In a special plebiscite last' Mrs. Walter Dobbs were guests
Wednesday, April 22, the village of honor at a farewell presenta-
of Lucan a roved establishment • tion in the Lucan Community
of a government liquor store in
the village.
Of the 550 listed names (and
seven sworn in), 486 votes were
cast including the 17 in advance
poll on Saturday. April 18. Four
ballots were spoiled; 327 voted
"yes" and 155 "no". A 60 per-
cent "yes" vote was necessary
to carry the question.
The Liquor License Board of
Ontario ordered the ballot after
the receipt of a petition bearing
the signatures of one-quarter of
the qualified electors. The peti-
tion was initiated by the business
men• of the village.
Personal items
Canvassers for the Cancer
Drive have been busy all week
covering the village,
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Memorial Centre last Frida;
evening, prior to their moving to
Exeter, having sold their farms
to Mr. Jinn Mugford and Mr.
Frank T.00ncier,
During an evening of dancing,
Airs. Jack Dickins read an ad-
dress and Don Maguire, Harvey
1 Latta, Kermit Thompson, Lorne
Barker, Gerry Van Derhook and
Earl Greenlee made the presen-
tations.
Mr, and Mrs. Omar Dobbs
were presented with two lamps,
two step-up tables, a coffee table
and cash. Mrs. Walter Dobbs was
presented with a $96 credit slip
for a table and the balance in
cash.
Legion bingo
There was a good attendance
at the Legion Auxiliary bingo in
the Legion Hall last Thursday
evening, Though the jackpot was
nearly won it was still elusive.
The 85 consolation prize was
split between Mrs. Omar Cun-
ningham and Mr. Louis Lemi-
eux, both of whom won another
bingo each, Mrs. William Math-
ers won the share -the -wealth.
The consecutive bingo went to
Mrs. Bud Cooper, Mrs. Pat
Crudge and Mrs, Jim Murphy,
Other winners were Mrs, G,
Couples, Mrs. John Smibert (2),
Mrs. F. W. Hovey, Mrs. Clarence
Young, Mr. Taylor, Exeter (2),
and Miss Muriel Carling,
Former resident
•
board president
At the 72nd annual meeting of
the Woman's Auxiliary of the
Anglican'Church of Canada, held
in London last week, Mrs. A. C.
Calder formerly of Water St.,
Lucan, was re-elected for the
llth term, as „president of the
Huron Diocesan Board on Thurs-
day which date happened to coin-
cide with her birthday.
Two red roses were presented
to her as a double congratula-
tion by Mrs. W. P. Fazackerley,
of Windsor, the vice-president.
Mrs. T. C. McFarlane, presi-
dent, Mrs. Harold Hodgins, Mrs.
Wes Atkinson and`Mrs. Joe Beat-
on, of the senior branch of Holy
Trinity WA and Mrs. Charles
.Corbett, president, Mrs. Norman
Hardy, Mrs, Roscoe Hodgins and
Mrs. Jack Elson, of the evening
branch attended the meeting.
Joint birthday
Mr. Al Bromwich and his Iwo -
year -old daughter, Elizabeth,
celebrated their birthdays last
Saturday.
The former had his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. H. Bromwich of
London as his evening dinner
guests, while Elizabeth had some
little people in for an afternoon
'party.
Cancer Dressing meeting
The April cancer dressing
meeting was held in the United
Church schoolroom last Thurs-•
day evening. Nearly all village
organizations had representa-
tives present. Sixty-two dozen
bandages were made,
Personal items
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ribson
are happy to announce the birth
of a new granddaughter, born at
Belleville Hospital, April 23, to
Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Hamilton.
At Oxford County musical fes-
tival held at Woodstock on Mon-
day, Marsha and Jo -Ann Ribson
won first' in the duet class with.
a „.lark of 84. Carole Davis came
third in a sdlo for 13 years and
under with a mark of 82.
Mrs. Laura Blake, of Ailsa
Craig, was a weekend guest with
Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Banting.
Mr. Frank Hardy and Mr.
Wilmer Sett left for Batavia
last Friday to attend the races.
After 15 years service in the
Lucan Post Office, Mrs. A. E.
Reilly has retired,
Mr. Harold Brooke, Toronto,
and Mr. and Mrs, Ronald Cole-
man of London were Weekend
guests of Mrs. Thomas Brooke,
who has been sick with the flu,
Mr, and Mrs: Harry McNaugh-
ton and fhr•ee sons were Sunday
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin
Haskett, •
Mr. and, Mrs. Al Bromwich
and fani'ily were Tuesday guests
of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bromwich of
London, the occasion being the
former couple's wedding anni-
versary,
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the Rev. 3, P. Prest conducted
funeral services. Interment was
in St. ;Tames Cemetery, Clande
boye.
Pallbearers were Messrs, Joe
Bryan, James Bryan, Jack Bry-
an, Clare Bryan, Derwin. Beat-
son and Thomas Casey,
Air. Beatson is survived by his
wife, the former Ida Atkixson,
and one sister, Mrs. Charles
Foster, of Granton, also a num,
ber of nieces and nephews in the
Granton district.
Mr, Beatson was a member of
Holy Trinity Church, Lucan.
Church
Activities
United Church
The April meeting of the
\VMS was held in the church.
schoolroom last Thursday after-
noon, with the president, Mrs.
Sheridan. Revington in the chair
and Mrs. E. R. Pitt's group in
charge of program and refresh-
ments.
A short devotional program
was led by thepresident, a's-
sisted by Mrs. Wilbert Stanley
and Mrs, George Paul.
During the business session
plans were made for attending
the sectional meeting at Lieury,
June 6,
A report was made on the
two quilts quilted and a third
quilt presented to the branch,
was tied by Mrs. George Young
Sr.
Mrs. George Paul invited the
members to her cottage for a
work meeting in May.
Pentecostal Holiness Church
The ladies' Thursday prayer
meeting was held at the home
of Mrs. Jack Anderton with. Mrs.
Meine Eizenga in charge and
.Mrs. J, A. Graham taking _the
Bible study.
Young Peoples' meeting
Owing to the moving of Mr.
Jack Eizenga last Friday the
Young peoples'.meeting was held
Thursday ,night.
Rev. Fred. Thomson .led in the
singing. Mr. Carmon Hardy of
Thorndale was the guest speak-
er, speaking on "Christian Serv-
ice.”
Anglican Church •
The AYPA heldtheir first
corporate communion this year
at 8 a.m. last Sunday followed
by breakfast at the Thome of the
secretary, Loreen Hodgins.
Flans are being completed for
the celebration of a traditional.
Rogation Service next Sunday
with the singing of the litany in,
a processional around the church.
Weather permitting the proces-
sion will be led by the two choirs
followed by the congregation.
Should the weather be wet the
choirs will process -inside the
church.
Personal items
Mrs. Jim. Tubb and family of
Mitchellspent• last week with
Mr. and Mrs. Wes Hodgins.
Mrs. Ira Carling and Miss
Muriel Carling spent last .Sun-
day with Mr. and Mrs. E. \Val -
pole of Kincardine, bringing
home Miss Sherry Walpole to
spend a few days in Lucan.
Mr. and Mrs. Benny Saulnier
were Friday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Cyril Cooper. of London.
Mrs. Anna Olmstead of Sagi-
naw is making an extended visit
with her sister, Mrs. Frank
Hardy and Mr, Hardy.
Mrs. Calvin Haskett, Mrs.
Murray Hodgins, Mrs. H. B.
Langford and Miss Rose Rev-
ington last Monday night attend-
ed the E 7c p l o r e r Fellowship
Counsel meeting at the Empress
Ave. United Church, London.
Mrs. Hodgins had charge of the
meeting.
Mr. and Mrs.' W. Homey of
Exeter were Sunday guests with
Mrs. John Carey.
Rev. J. P, Prest took his
mother to St. Joseph's Hospital
last Wednesday.
Mr, and Mrs. Don Young and
family of Blyth were Sunday
visitors with Mr, and. Mrs, Alex
Young, •
Mr, and. Mrs. Dave Egan Sr.
and Mrs. Kay Egan last Sunday
attended the christening birthday
party of Mary Christine Egan,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave
Egan Jr,, of London.
Leslie Carling, of London, spent
last weekend with her grand -
mailer, Mrs. Ira Carling,,
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elects officers •
�'sventy•six :members pf .the
Catholic Women's League of St.
Patrick's :church, Biddtllph, tact
in the schoolroom of SS NO, 5
Riddulph last Sunday for its an-
nual meeting and electionof. Qf-
ficers.
President is Mrs. William rtc-
Ilhargey , •vice-president, Mrs.
Alphonse Ker:ckhaert; secretary,
Mrs. James Derwan Jr.; treasur-.
Pr, Mrs. Wilfred Stocks; dele-
gates to the Sarnia convention
May 18, Mrs, William Mellfar-
gey and Mrs. Wilfrid Stocks,
students attend
Medway formal
Many Lucan students 'attended
the Student Council's annual for-
mal in the Medway High School
last Friday evening, Glenn Brick-
fin's orchestra provided„ the
dancemusic which featured sev-
eral novelty contest dances,•
Students were received by the
council president, Perry Hill,
president-elect, Miss Patricia
'Kline, principal W. E, Kieser
and Mrs. Kieser, vice-principal
D. M. Hoople and Mrs. Hoople,
and chairman of the board, C.
F. Chambers and Mrs, Cham -
hers.
One of the highlights of the
evening was the choosing of
Mariene Caverhill, of Ilderton,
as queen. This year the teaching
staff was asked to choose a girl
from Bach of the three grade 13
classes. The students then voted
on the three girls. The runners-
up were Sandra Jack and Shirley
McIntyre.
Wedding anniversary
Mr, and Mrs, Henry Hodgins
of Princess St. celebrated their.
53rd wedding anniversary at the
home of their daughter, Mrs.
Harry Carroll and Mr. Carroll
last Sunday.
Other guests at the family
gathering included Mr. and Mrs.
Cliff Abbott and family of RR 1
Lucan and Mr. and Mrs. H. A.
Mullins and family of London.
Former Lucan man •weds
A surprise announcement of
the recent marriage of-Marelda
Metzler of Long Beach and
George Strasser, son• of Mr. and
Mrs. George Strasser Sr. of Lu-
can, was made by the bride to
the members of her Six thirty
Club when they were guests at
a dinner last week at the home
of the newly-weds in Long Beach.
Scout outing
Last Saturday morning, 14
Scouts including' three leaders,
Jule Desjardine John Conlin and
Keith Frost, left for an overnight
camp on the river flats on the
farm of Mrs. Walter Dobbs,
Regardless of the cool night,
allreport a good time, playing
games, flag raid, and singing
songs around a. camp fire. They
arrived. Home •' `ate, Sunday after-
noon. .
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