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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1959-11-12, Page 14TT 'hot 14 PJov, mber 17,. 1959 177 k ,n••rxnt. r., �....� .aMeMt L.,ry:rtA^�oa.<••vHm' rttY ... .....v�......��1^YK,. ucan and district news Phone BA 7.4255 Correspondent: Miss Lina Abbott Many mourners a honor nu oste.r A large number of friends at- tended the funeral of the late Mrs. Tfareld N. Butler :off Lucan, pastor of the Pentecostal Church, Exeter, where the funeral serv- ice was .conducted by the Rev. Samuel Fredrickson of Galt, last Friday. Six ministers acted:as pallbearers: Rev. Ronald Hall of Lucan, Rev. W. Davidson of Clinton, Rev. Harold Cracknell of Goderich,, Rev, Millie oef Pres M ,K . ,. >:L Y, ., v McPhail. f •Ch ham t�t�M„,n> �>., , ��: ;,>.. �: , M!.!, w�, ,.�,,,�.„ �,.�;�.Y,,, � .,.�,�,..., ....•... ...•......• .•..•....•....•, Glen, Re 1 o at , and the Rev. Byorkman of Thed- • ford. Medway pupils receiver awards Dr. Robert Sl.. 1, tervill, head -des- ignate of the romance language department of the Middlesex College, University of Western Ontario, was the guest speaker at the Medway School last Fri- day night, John Conlin of Luean and Dan O'Neil of the Royal Military Col- lege, Kingston, were among the 44 Grade 13 graduates to re- ceive a diploma and Jane Steaey, Keith O'Neil, Kathleen Mcllhar- gey and Bob Stanley were among the 112 grade 12 students to re- ceive diplomas, Entertainment was provided by the Medway Concert Band direct- ed by H. A, Clark. Hugh Conlin was the only Lucan member of the band. Granton girl Area firemen Friends .from a distance et - to 1 i' -o I Santa t bestorator- A large .attendance filled the Lucan Public ,School kinder- garten last Tuesday night for the Biddulph Township Public Speak- ing contest, when five boys and litre girls competed, Mrs. E. A. Busche and Mr. Ce- cil Wilson of the pliDHS staff acted as ,judges, awarding first prizes to Donnie Wallis' of the Granton school who spoke on 'Bells" and to Sharon Van Bus - ■ell, of SS 6 (Separate) 'whose topic was "Safety." Runners-up were Roger Black of the Lucan PS who spoke on the "Red Cross" and Betty Peck- ham of SS No. 5 who chose "Good Grooming" as her topic. Money was donated by LUCAN and the Biddulph Council for the prizes which consisted of a book and a silver dollar for the win- ners and a book and. a silver fifty cent piece for the runners- up. Inspector H. G. Schlotzhauer trade the presentations. Other contestants and their to- pics were Frank Vanner "New- foundland"; John Forner, ""See - Ing -eye Dog"; Robert Donaldson, '`Casey Jones"; Ann Culbert, ''Edison"; Carol Stalker, "Jack Miner"; and Jean Marie Lankin who also chose "Jack Miner." While the judges were de- eidiri& on the winners musical numbers were presented by the Lucan,' Granton and SS No. 1 schools. Principal Wesley Clow of Lu- ean presided for the meeting. John S. Thompson' first war veteran John Stewart Thompson, 76, of Main St, South, Lucan, died Monday, November 2. He lay at rest in the Beaton funeral home, Markdale, until 2 p.m. Thursday, November 5, when the Rev. J. P. , Prest, of Lucan, conducted funeral services. Pall -.bearers were six charter members of the Legion at Mark - dale. He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Graham, two daughters (Mavis) Mrs. J. R. Wilcox of Ingersoll; (Donalda) Mrs. Murray Johnson of Regi- na; and one son, Graham of Lucan. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson, he was born on Scugog Island. He enlisted in World War I in 1917 where he lost an eye. He was a miller at Woodham and Markdale and was on the Security Guard at Hamilton before moving to Wha- len seven years ago. He lived in Lucan the last two years. Lucan's new gift shop Lucan's old telephone office has taken on such a new look that few would recognize the place. Mrs. J. Radcliffe has transformed it into an artistic gift shop with displays from In- dia, Greece, Italy and Ireland, She •has a splendid display of costume jewelry and handmade jewelry, romper -room toys, gift wraps, modeling clay, hand- woven ties from Quebec, books and mechanical toys. 'Little Helpers' " Party The . annual party for the "Lit- tle Helpers" of Holy Trinity Church was held in the Parish Hall last Monday afternoon. • The president presided for the opening and sing song. Due to the unavoidable absence of Mrs. Jack tMurdy, Miss Lina Abbott took over for the presentation of penny -box contents and for the games. For the former, Miss Abbott was assisted by two little folk, Frances Elson and Julie Hardy, who, dressed as angels, thanked each child as they deposited their donations in a decorated container, "Pen - Cies for Jesus," . The mothers sat in ' a large , circle with a kindergarten chair in front of them, to which the children returned for refresh- ments, served by the members df the WA. Owing to weather conditions the attendance was not as large as expected. Immunization clinic Dr. E. R. Patterson of Lucan will be in charge of another im- nlunization clinic against diph- theria, whooping cough, tetanus and polio at the Lucan Public School next Friday morning, November 13. Personal items Mr, Don Ankers and family have moved into their new home On Con. 5 Biddulph Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ford of Detroit were weekend visitors with Mrs. Irene Coursey. Mrs, Warner McRoberts of. the Dresden High School staff spent last weekend at her home here, Rev. A. Buxton of North Box. ion and Mrs, Robert Doxen of Toronto spent a few days last week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Aylestock and Mrs, Russell Wood of Palmerston,, Mrs. Mabel Hisson and Mr. and Mrs. A, Topp and faMily of Lis• towel were Sunday guests! Mr. and Mrs. Owen Foster 'And Suzanne of .London. were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, Murray Hodgins, Patty Ann Knapp of St, 'Thom. as wihose mother was the former Myrna Dickens of Ludan and who has many relatives in Lucan district, appeared nn the ""Rom FOr ROOM TV program last riday, Mrs. A, O Calder of London railed tri a `nuiriber of Luean friends lest Thurada+y. Church Activities c.w`�:� ay.= w ; . ...,Y. vz f, ....x : z, . ,.'r` Holy Trinity Representatives of the various church organizations met in the parish hall last Friday night to make plans for the annual Ste- wardship Campaign which this year will be held Sunday, Nov- ember 22. Baptism Karen Marie Henderson, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Henderson of Market St., was baptized at the 1 o'clock service. God -parents were Mr. and Mrs. Owen Hickmott and Mrs. D. M. Austin. Flowers in the chancel were in memory of Mrs. Sydney Hod- gins, Mrs. Harold Butler and Mr. J. S. Thompson, AYPA film The 'religious film "All That I Have," sponsored by the Lucan- Clandeboye AYPA was shown in the parish hall last Sunday night and was so greatly enjoyed by those present that it was de- cided to repeat it in the base- ment of the church at the 11 o'clock service next Sunday to give all the congregation the op- portunity to see it. United Church YPU The Lucan - Clandeboye ' YPU was held in the Clandeboye Church with Harold Frost as mission group convener in charge of the worship service. He was assisted by Dana Cul- bert, Jerry, Kehl and Barry Black. A talk on African Missions was presented by Mrs. Murray Hodgins. During the business session which was chaired by vice-nresi- dent Janette Blake, it was de - . tending tie funeralwere 11 iss Frances W i n n, Air. Robert a llolmes, Mrs. Evelyn Winn and p Y Mr. Richard ,Jackson of Toronto, The Lucan Area Volunteer; Mrs. James Marks a Niagara Firemen have decided to play Falls, Mr, and Mrs, Reginald Santa Claus to the needy chil- Moore, Mrs. Julia Hogan and dren of Lucan and. community Mrs. Mabel Lyons all of Port by the presentation of re -con- Huron. ditioned toys, I Legion bingo They would appreciate the co Planks and boxes had to be operation of all Parents who have; broken or used toys•which could! carried in to accommodate the be painted and repaired ,by the ever increasing crowd who'tried firemen.to capture the $125 jack -pot at the Legion Hall last Thursday Arrangements have been made 1 eight, but in spite of the large to leave donations at any of the' attendance no one was success- Lucan gas stations. ful. Lions Club news Once again Lucanites and a At the dinner meeting of the former Lucan district resident Lucan Lions Club in the Angli- captured the main prizes. Mrs. can church basement last Mon- Cecil Lewis and eight-year-old day night two members, Les Norma Davis won the $12.50 Woodward and Jim Young, 're Share the Wealth", Mrs. Omar ie d t Dobbs former]ocan ball a decade of perfect attend- now of Exeter, the $5 consola- ance. tion jack -pot and another bingo. It was decided to hold another Mrs, C. Skelly and Vic Neil, the "pay -as -you -pull" $50 draw. first part of the consecutive The date for the annual tur- bingo, Mrs. Grant Brooke, the key bingo was set for Tuesday, second part and Mrs. Alan Scott December 15, the third part. Explorer news Other Exeter winners included Mr. Roy Pepper, Mrs. Lloyd Twenty-two members of the Lucan Explorers met in the United Church school room last Monday evening. As no leader has as yet been secured Honor- ary Counsellor Iva Hodgins was in charge of the Star.Presenta- tion ceremony which left no' time for games nor singsong. Counsellor Rose Revington pre- sided for the worship service. Members were asked to bring good used clothing and toys for a bale to be sent north, to the next meeting. Auxiliary adopts ce� hiiDbb erv f a- year pins for y f RR 1. Lu , prayer partner The Evening Auxiliary of Holy Trinity Oh'urch met at the home of Mrs. Clarence Haskett last Wednesday evening with 14 members present. The president, Mrs. Charlie Corbett, presided for the wor- ship service and was assisted by Mrs. Clare Stanley. Mrs. Jack Elson completed the study book, "He Cares." Mrs. Roscoe Hodgins and Mrs. Jack Elson were named a nomi- nating committee to bring in a slate of officers at the Decem- ber meeting which will be held at the home of Mrs. Calvin Has- kett. The branch has been offered a prayer partner in Africa and Mrs. Pat Crudge was named prayer partner secretary. it was decided to purchase 25 church calendars to sell. The president and Mrs. Mort Culbert were named representa- tives to attend the stewardship cided to take part in the Presby- ; meeting in the Parish Hall to I'f iday night. tery YPU Review'to be held on I Plans were made to pack December 2 in the Empress candy for the bazaar at the Ave. Church by putting on a December meeting. skit. It was also decided to ,hold An lien WA a dance in the Legion Hall I g Tuesday night and to invite other Owing to the illness of Mrs. Lucan young people. I T. A. Hodgins, the November The next meeting will be held meeting of the Anglican Wom- on Sunday, November 15 in the an s Auxiliary was held at the home of Mrs. Will Haskett on Lucan Church when Mr. Rudy' Engel will be the guest speaker. Every member visitation Last Sunday, after a lunch Erwin Scott, the vice-president,, provided by the WA, 26 members I presided and led in the worship of the United Church set out for service. She was assisted by their annual "Every Member Visitation." This year they had a three fold mission, first to replenish the current fun, second to meet their mission and maintenance obligation, third for the Presby- tery Capital fund for the West- ern University residence and the Kee-mo-hee Camp at Komo- ka. On Monday evening the can- vassers met in the Church School- room to present their reports, Wednesday. In the absence of Mrs. Mc- Farlane, the president, Mrs. Cancer branch elects officers The new officers of the Lucan branch of the Canadian Cancer Society are: past president, Mur- ray H. Hodgins; president, Mrs. C. F. Sovereign; vice-president, Mrs. Murray Hodgins; secre- tary, Mrs. .L P. Prest; treasiir• er, Jack Steacy; educational convener, Mrs. Arthur Black; service convener, Mrs. Benny Saulnier; finance convener, Mrs. A. E. Reilly. Personal items Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Robb had as a weekend visitor their daugh- ter Mrs, dim Bawtenheimer and son Dale of Sarnia. The latter is staying over for a while with his grandmother. Mr. Don Revington and Mr, Karl O'Neil are home from a business trip to Maple Creek, Saskt, and Mr, Leroy Reving- ton and Mr. Neil Mcfann from Jackson, Mich. Her many Lucan and district relatives and friends offer Miss Doreen Garrett congratulations on being, crowned princess of the Ontario Federation of Agri• Public School, culture in Toronto last Mondry lie has since received a letter and, of winning a five -clay trip of appreciation for the publicity damatca. Miss Garrett. plan - given the project and a notice toded to make the • trip at Christ- say a Marshall Hat program ap- Mat bust all planes are booked peered on TV November 9, Mrs. William Brownlee and Mrs. Harold Corbett. Mrs. Wes Atkinson reported on the Little Helpers' party and moved a vote of thanks to Miss Lina Abbott for her part in help. ing to make the party a suc- cess. The president announced the St. Patrick's bake sale at the Nu -way Motors Saturday, Nov. 14. Mrs. William Brownlee and Mrs. Wes Atkinson were named a nominating committee to bring in a slate of officers at the December meeting. The vice-president. reported the subscription rate for the Living Message had been raised to $1. She received •a number of sub- scriptions. The meeting vas turned over to Mrs, Harold Hod- gins who read and commented on the article on the Elizabeth Fry Society of Toronto, as found in the October number of the Living Message. Mrs, Bert Jackson again asked all members to keep Christmas cards, birthday cards etc. to be sent to Clinton Home for the Aged. Weather permitting the Decem- ber meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. T, A, Hodgins, otherwise. at the home Lot Mrs. Harold Hodgins. Assistant host- eses will be Mrs. C. W. Hawk. shaW and Mrs. Irene Coursey. Appreciates picture Mr. Don Ranting, Luean's rep- resentative for the Hartford Fire Insurance Co, sent his company a copy of The Exeter Times- Advocate tvitli the picture Of the children Wearing the Fire Mat - shall hats' and the story of the program pttt on by the Luean so will have to wait for the Lucan man a winner Easter vacation, Ellen Snout of Iden Spent Mr Lents Letniettx of Lucan t last weekend with her grand- was one Of the Si, lucky wintitta mother, Mrs, Wes Atkinson, re• on the No. 20 "Pill»a-Card" turning home With het, parents, bingo, sponsbred by the Ki:ns- Dr. and Mrs. 11�tarvin Smout on men Clitb,of London in aid of. Sitnday, Mrs. Minton. spent retarded children.. Each of the Monday With Mt* and Mrs, six winners received $166.66 dl Charles Power i•. thin $1,600 jacktot. Ford and Gary Ford, who shared with Mrs. Alan Scott and Mr, Cecil Van Horne. Other Lucan winners were Mrs. Tom Weller, who won two bingos, Mrs. A. E. Reilly, Mrs. Glen Prout, Mrs. Cecil Neil and Mrs. Bud Cooper. The jack -pot next week will again be $125 in 57 calls. Bride -elect feted Miss Margaret Ellery of Inger- soll, whose marriage to Bernard Avery of Lucan will take place in Ingersoll Saturday, November 14, was guest of honor at a sur- prise miscellaneous shower in Lucan last Wednesday night, when 14 Lucan friends met to honor the bride -elect. Mrs. Wil- liam and James Avery were joint hostesses at the 'home of the former. Winners at games and contests, following the opening of gifts, were the bride -elect, Mrs. Dave Egan, Mrs. Ralph Lippert and Miss Linda Tatlow. Personal items Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Stanley have returned home from a few days' visit with their daughter, Mrs. Peter Wiseman and family at Scarboro. Mr. and Mrs. Murton McLean spent last Tuesday in Embro, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Holmes spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. James Avery. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Morley, of London, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins. Mrs. A. R. Wilkinson and fam- ily assisted her daughter, Mrs. R. Alfred of Mt. Brydges move to London last weekend. Mr. and Mrs, F. G. Stanley spent a few days last week with Mrs. T. C. McFarlane and other relatives. Personal items Mrs. U. F. Stanley and Miss Gertrude Kent returned on Sun- day from a few days' visit in Rockwood where they were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Moore and family. Mrs. Mert Culbert and Mrs. Clarence Baskett are working at Simpson's for the Christmas rush. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kilmer of Thamesford have moved into their new home on Main St. South, recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Haskett and family. YOU 4.Should See These FIRST '57 CHEVROLET TUDOR Automatic transmission, V8 engine, low mileage, clean, it's a dandy! , '57 METEOR RIDEAU TUDOR "500" HARDTOP She's E. V8 and 'fully 'equip- ped, automatic, a good one! '56 FORD FAIRLANE "500" CONVERTIBLE With new top, V8, auto- matic, a real sharpie! A Dependable GoodUsed e Car Buy At The Right Pricer Open Evenings Until lb p.m. Lucan Motor So es Your Mercury, 'Lincoln, Meteor anti Frentenae Dealer PHONE BA 7-4426 LUCAN t401011, ua .. art! .me S. Twenty-three members of the Legion Auxiliary met in the :Le- gion Hail last Tuesday evening for their November meeting. pians were discussed for the annual New Year's dance. Mrs, Charles Skoliy and Mrs. H. T. Bond were named .conveners. The ,contents of the $10 mystery box to be drawn ler at the branch's bazaar to be held Nov. 14 in the store recently vacated by the Lucan Dry Goods,. were completed. A epi nt an were made for rr,. g.. e s a doll shower at the December meeting. Tickets will then be sold on the doll and wardrobe. Mrs, •Bud Cooper won the monthly mystery prize. Legion ,members Dwight Ball and Robert Holland spoke on Poppy Day and the following ladies volunteered to oanvass on Saturday: Mrs, Pat Crudge, Mrs. H. T. Bond, Mrs. Charles. Skelly and Mrs, Dave Egan. Mr. Holland was in charge of the canvass. Lunch conveners were, Mrs. Cecil Lewis, Mrs. Gerald Lewis and Mrs. Clare Stanley,, Personal items Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davis and family were Sunday guests of Mrs, Alvin Rutledge of Rip. ley. Mrs. Al Boggs and daughter Vicki of Cold Lake were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. 0. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Ryon Sawyer and David of Petrolla and Mr. and Mrs. William Kil- mer and three sons of Kitchener were afternoon callers. Mr. and Mrs. Evan Hodgins at- tended the 45th wedding anni- versary of Mr. and Mrs, Jim Mc- Gill of Clinton last Saturday night. AIr. and Mrs, Bert Gulpin of Sarnia were weekend guests of Mrs. T, D. Orme and Mrs, Lula Elliott of London was a Sunday guest. :=ZrYlit*Mtsve.******001110 Mr To erta' m Sunda! Mr. atltti 51irs, Lyll!t. Sawyer ,and Pam, .Sawyttr i , Petrolia, the gccasion being David's third birthday. Mr-, and Mrs. Mervin Gainer• entertained their family Mr and Mrs, Bill Walden of Chai'hAni,, Mr. and Mrs. Carter and, :Tames,. and Mr. and Mrs Doug,. las Carter of London and ;)Ian at home, the .occasion, beingtwo. family birthdays and an anni. versary. • Mr. Charlie Wilson spent Sun... day with his parents, Mr. and; Mrs, William. Wilson, He has. been. in St. Joseph's Hospital following an :accident on July 5 and spent a Sunday at home two weeks ago. Mr. Russell Schroeder, a for- mer resident of this community but later near Crediton, is still in St,. .Joseph°s Hospital follow- ing an accident when he suffer- ed a bad fall and broken leg and hip. A successful auction sale of household effects and tools was - held for the estate of the tato Moore Cunningham on Wednes• day afternoon. Auctioneers were • Filson and Robson. Clandeboye comment� By MRS. Bazaar Yellow and white baby mums made an attractive setting for the lea tables for the Ladies' Guild of St. James Church at the successful bazaar on Satur- day afternoon. The rector the Rev. J. P. Prkst opened the bazaar with prayer. Mrs. Ernie Lewis is president. Mrs, Fred Simpson welcomed the guests. Conveners were: tickets, Mrs. Alvin Cunningham; serving, Mrs. Almer llendrie and Mrs. Mervin Carter; home baking, Mrs. Ed. Flynn and Mrs. Arthur Cunningham; candy and farm- er's booth, Mrs, Wilfred Cun- ningham. Tea' assistants were Mrs. Jim Cunningham, Mrs. J. Whitmore, Mrs. Karl .O'Neil, Mrs. Cecil Carter, Mrs. Ernie Lewis, Mrs. Alan 1ii11 and Mrs. Rae lied- Slippery lud- Sli _ er- highway Y causes ingunes I.taskett's ambulance, Lucan. last, Monday was called toa y single -vehicle crash on a 11111 [made slippery by two inches of freshly fallen snow. Taken to St. Joseph's Hospital I were four Londoners, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Cardinal of 202 I Cromwell St., and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hadaway of 562 Ontario St. I The 'northbound vehicle skid- ded, left the pavement and crash- ed into a fence causing an esti- , mated damage of $300. Mr, Hadaway received a brok- en wrist and his wife leg in- juries and the other couple cuts and bruises. tl, ,P'ATQRI • gins. Mrs, Andy Carter presid• ed over ^the tea urns. CHURCH HEWS' St. James On Sunday at St. James church the rector the Rev, J. P'. Prest used prayers and music with Remembrance Day theme. The new communion four piece set was used for the first time at the service. On. Sunday, November 15 a film 'aAll that I have" will be shown at the regular time of service, 2.30 p.m. This film was shown at the AYPA meeting on Sunday eveningat Luean. Later it warequested to be shown at both churches on Sunday. Personal items Mr. Glen Prout of Lucan has purchased the 100 -acre farm on concession 2, McGillivray from Mr. Wilfred Cunningham. He also purchased the school and land of SS No. 4 known for years as Marr's School. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Cunning- ham and Joe are taking up resi- dence this week on the farm of the late Mr, Moore Cunningham near the village on No. 4 High- way. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson and family of London have taken up residence in Mr. Mac McNaugh- ton's home, concession 1 Bid- dulph. Mr, and Mrs. Roy Cunning- ham visited Mrs. Cunningham's father, the Rev. E. W. Smith, m Chatham on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Atkinson entertained the Hillcrest Farm Forum on Monday evening with 10 members present. On Monday evening, November 16 Mr. and. Mrs. Arthur Simpson will he hostesses. Have . YOU driven the '60 RAMBLER. 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