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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1961-10-05, Page 16Pols.6 Pctober MI ve41,,,14,, 7T,Z,P7771$tre MRS' 7,14% vtor lrlitcr17777.1Mrrrrirx,r.r.r Primr-n, „ Lucan district news Phong BA 74255 Correspondent: Miss ,Lina Abbott Find flare, wood pile at mysterious blazes Because x weeks had .e., lapsed since the fire at Mr.1 Erwin Scott's, on August 12 leticenites had begun to feel eeeetre again, but last week explorer group chooses officers tue-an. Clandeboee Explorers held their second expedition in the United Church school -room laet Monday evening, Of the 23 present there were five new members from Clandeboye and seven new members from 3.uean, which makes A SPIen. did start for the new seeson, Hon ora re counsellor Mrs, Murray Hodgins led in the wor- ship service and the new ex. ploretioe, "Outdoors in Ant- unen." In conjunction with this exploration, Mrs. Hodgins con- ducted a leaf recognition con- test, The winners were Shir- ley Arnold, Cathy Arnold and Janice Freeman (tied) Norma Arnold and Jane Crozier (tied). It was decided this year that all. members should partici- pate in the Exploration, "What it Means to be an Explorer." Counsellor Rose Revington conducted the election of °M- eets. Chief Explorer is Mari - le• Hearn; recorder of the log, Jane Crozier; keeper of the, treasure, Nancy Park, Leniort Auxilary bingo At the Legion Auxiliary bingo at the Legion Hall Thursday evening Mrs, Mary Collins of Ailsa Craig won the $5 jack pot consolation prize. Mrs. Joe Haskett and Jim Rummell won the first two pales of "Share the Wealth" and Mrs. Grant Brooke, who won the first bingo and shared the second part of the consecu- tive bingo with Miss Muriel Carling, won the third part, Mrs. Jim Reader of Birr shared the first part of the consecutive bingo with Mr. BInny Kelly of Lucan. who won the second bingo and eerared . the. sixth bingo with Miss Mary Young of Biri. Mrs , Doug Ewen won the full card prize. Solo winners included Mrs. Roy Pepper and Mrs. Lloyd Ford of Exeter, Mrs: R, Schroeder of Centralia, Mrs. Art Marlton of Granton, Mrs. H.* Bieber of Clandeboye and Mrs. Lloyd Holland of Exeter. saw Lucan's seventh arid eighth,: mysterioes fire occurred about, 1961, mysterious fires. 8,30 p.m. in Mr. Inn Hearn's Though both were discovered garage (for is IT11114. truck) early and little damage done, which is attached to his egg ret both could beve been grading building And only the * -- serious. of e drie em. .ay rr m his Between 10 and 11 P m Wed, dairy. nesday Mr, Lloyd Acheson saw Mr, Hearn was in L_ondon flames coming from an outs; with the car and, Mrs. Hearn building at the rear of, Mrs.' had taken the truck out, A George Bawden's house, With resident saw the blaze from the aid of neighbors he as Water St. and gave the alarm, able to extinguish the fire. ' Firemen found wood piled on They found the wired - door a wheelbarrow ablaze, but had been opened and a flare were again in time to extin- thrown inside. This building is guish it, befor - serious dam. only a few feet from Mrs. age was done. Just east of the Bawden's barn, on the west garage are two frame dwellings and Mr, Keith Dickson's barn, • as well as the large Anglican on the east, The ,latter held a church, all of which would have valuable horse. beeendangered had the blaze On Thursday night another, not been noticed early, • Inkeerkeepteee •".'*keeN‘Sree• e'eesNW 1. reiA e., • e, Teachers describe instruction methods Lucan Home and School,. As- sociation held its opening'efall meeting in the school kinder- garten last Tuesday evening, with the president, Mrs. Rudy Engel in the chair. Mrs, Har- old Cobleigh's room won the attendance cup. Mrs. jack Arnold's name, as corresponding secretary, was added to the list of officers for 1961.62. Mrs. Glen Haskett and Mrs. TEACHER—Miss Jane Steacy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Steecy, a graduate of London Teechers' College, began her leadhing career this fall in kindergarten at the Chesley Ave's 'school London, She has taught both junior and senior boys and girls in Holy Trinity Anglican Sunday School and served as supervisor of Locan's 1e6e, surrinlet school, —Terry Culbert Recreation News ay SARNEY WELCH Exchange vows in Holy Trinity Baskets of white flowers and lighted candelabra formed the setting in Holy Trinity Anglican Harry Wraith volunteered to assist at the immunization cli- nic to be held at the school October 6 and. Mrs. Howard Kew and Mrs, Harper Apple- ton volunteered to represent the Home and School at the cancer meeting. Principal Robert Jenkins took over for the program, speaking an the success of the school last year in which 96% ot the 215 pupils were •pro- moted. He stressed theimport- ance of every child doing his or her best and the importance of passing November exams, asa failure then may mean failure at the end of the year when the average is taken. He also stressed the great import- ance of reading. Douglas Corsaut was the second speaker. Be spoke on Church, Lucan on Saturday, reading in the upper grades Sept, 16 for the double -ring and of how the parent can as - marriage ceremony of Jean sist the child. Ann Kopal and Terrence Isaac Mr. Corsaut was followed by Hodgins. The rector, the Rev. Mrs, Ross M c R o b e r t who spoke of reading in the lower grades and of the provision made for „children. who, are cap- able 'of learning faster than other children. The last speaker was Barney Welch, arena director, who out- lined the facilities now 'avail- able for children at the arena and of his willingness to co- operate in every Way in pro• med with lace inserts. Themoting physical education at e • bouffant skirt was designed the arena. He urged the Par- ents to see that their children attend regularly whichever sport they were interested in. Installed as president Mrs. Hamilton Hodgins,, RR Meirchants Charles higetsailehten, Exe- ter, MIT fer South }Wren, was guest sneeker at the Bnamese- men's hmeheon served. in the Legion Hall on Friday, Mr, MacNetighton spoke on Ontario Water Resources and also the .problem of sewerage. He was introduced by William Stewart MPP for North Middle - The town council was re,Pre- seined by the reeve APfl SPY - oral coencillors. In the election of officers president elected was Allan Scott; vice - president, Alan Smith; secretary, Roscoe Hod- gins; treasurer, Harry Wraith. The Legion leadiee Auxiliary catered for the luncheon, E. O. Lancaster officiated. The bride is •the daughter of _John Kopal e Denfield, and the tate Mrs. Kopal and the groom is the son of Mrs. Roland Hod- gins, RR 4 Komoka, and the late Mr. Hodgins (formerly of Water St., Lucan). The bride wore a floor -length gown of pure silk organza, fashioned with lily point sleeves and a portrait neckline, trim - WI visits County Home Tile meeting of the Birr WI took the form .of A visit to. the Middlesex CountyHone Al trathrOy, to entertain the pa. tients there. The president, Mrs> Harold Hodgins, was in charge of the program which consistee of readings by Mrs, W. F, Hod- gins, community singing led by Mrs, George O'Neil and con- tests conducted by the presi- dent Ladies Guild Anglican Ladies Guild inet recently with the president, Mrs. Joe O'Neil, in the chair. Mrs, Allan Ryan's group had the largest attendance, Mrs. Erwin Scott and Mr& Kay Egan volunteered to rep- resent the Guild at the cancer meeting October 3 and Mrs. E. O. Lancaster and Miss Line. Abbott, volunteered to repre- sent the WA, Plans were made for the Morris-etlurdy wedding dinner Sept, 7. It was decided to ask the evening auxiliaryl t o take charge of the Harvest Home church decorations. The rest of the evening was devoted to plans for the an- nual turkey dinner to be held in the church basement, Octo- ber 25. The painting of We basement before the dinner was discus. sed but with so much other ex- pense, it was decided to post- pone the painting for the pre. sent. Coffee Ctub party Mrs, Ted Bridger was host- ess for the second Lucan CKSL Cofee Club Party. (Mrs. Thos Weller had the first). Mrs. Bridger invited 22 non- members and two members to the party. There were also four children present. All the non- members joined. Don Cooper, who was in charge, presented Mrs. Brid- ger with a long playing record, for her hospitality and assist- ance, Trousseau tea with four rows of pin tucks, marked at the hack by small bows. Lace medallions were scattered over the skirt which extended to a slight train, A double tiara of pearls and se- 3 Lucan was installed as pre- quins held her veil of tulle sident of Valentine Ladies' illusion, appliqued with lace Lodge, No. 1861 of the Cana - and sequins and she carried a cascade of red roses and stephanotis. Miss Marilyn Cocksworth of Ailsa Craig, as maid of honor and Mrs, Raymond Hartwick of Thorndale and Miss Gail Stratton of Parkhill as brides- dian Order of Foresters, by Mrs. Hugh Galbraith, High Chief Ranger, and Mrs. Walter Mould, High, Marshall, both of London. Other officers included—,Pastpresident, peesident, Mrs. Wm. l''rench; vice-president, Mrs. Arthur maids wore identical sheath Hariton; financial secretary, gowns of French blue lace and Mrs. Gordon Dann; recording organa over taffeta and car- secretary, Mrs, John Finlebei- ried cascades of roses. William Hodgiattended his broth - ns of George were John Kopal of Denfield and John Hodgins of Exeter, brother of the groom, Mrs. Pinfold of Toronto, the former Alma Isaac, presided at the organ, providing the wedding music and accompa- ner; treasurer, Miss Christena Wiseel; chaplain, Mrs. Elwyn St., Bryan; warden, Mrs. Fred er, as best man and ushers Parkinson; conductor, Mrs> Ray Parkinson; .inner guard Mrs. McLeod Mills; outer guard, Mrs, Laverne Rodd; auditors, Mrs. French and Mrs, Emerson Walls. Program chairman, Mrs. Charles McleOberts; public re- nied the groom's three teen. lations, Mrs. Wallis; youth ac. age cousins, Linda, Jean and tivity, Mrs, Jack Youngson; Marjory Isaac, who sang two membership,, committee, Mrs. numbers. Malcolm Spence; pianists, Mrs. At a dinner, catered to by John Bryan and Mrs, Wallis; the Ladies Guild, in the church fraternal c o rn m it. t e e. Mrs. basement, the groom's mother, LlOyd Mardlin; court activity, in a brown sheath gown, with , Mrs, Gerald Bern; supporters brown accessories and yellow: of the president, Mrs. Mel- rose corsage, assisted the color Spence and Mrs. William bride, receive, Morley jr; supporters of the vice-presideet, Alm Florence Following the dinner NO1111011 MeRoberts and Mrs. PerdY Felton (a former Lucailite) and 'Heeds provided music for ; tiodgies; trustees, Mrs. Alex [McComb and Mrs, Lloyd Mard- a dace in the Legion hall. For a honeymoon trip to:lin. Eastern Canada and Northern Fettr new members were tiated by a grotip from Forest 16i* United States the bride donned Park Lodge in Norwich. a green wool tweed walker suit, iith Week accessories Personal items and corsage of white roses. I Central Coffee Shop opened The couple will make their for business Monday, Oetober esee- With the regular heeky home at RR 4 .Komoka, 2, son drawing near we are try- , g arrange a public school «onwimulmi,...e.,,,,..,,,,,....wwiiitmoommominwiotifiehoimtmffiliiiiimaimoiimaumum, hockey league which will coo- eist of junior and senior Learns. We hope that by 10 ing this league it will give every boy a thante to play hockey th.s teesee, We are going to ley to have the ice in by the week. tied s that We Will bt AMC tO ,eel; an early start on our hee. ley seeeet. The local Teen Town had bake sale Saturday afteteobri and It proved to be quite a seteete. It is Our eleinion that they wilt have another bake. alen the near futete, The regular Saturday Night dote moved upstairs hi the hall lett weekend and as Usual. there Was Quite a large 'crowd there for the steel of the fall tetiebtl. The 1601 figure skating club' will haw !fleeting Thursday evetiiiig at 8:30 0,th(0 find out what arrangements cab. be made for the terelog teheteli. We ask all the people who Are itItetbStd 111 figure skating to try to attend 'dila Mita ineet1 iiiiinoninonitionOloncillnliffifilmlitiwittositifititintiiiitotamlivilitionnturoiiiitiltaililtoiiiiiiiq4 "RE -OPENING" Central Restaurant Dining -room IJND.8R Ntly MANAGtMENT Proprietor Thomas Weller, Of Ulm, solicits your patronage. Open 7 a.m. to 11 pat.; Monday t SatUrday, SPECIAL THANKSGIVING TURKEY DINNER suNDAy, OCTOIM, Adults $1,50 Children $1,00 REACHES 99 YEARS pewnino Oldest man reaches 99 Luean's oldest resident, Wil- liam Downing of Alice St., is fast approaching the century mark. Thursday he celebrated his 99th birthday and is still won- derfully well and active. The birthday party, planned for the day, had to be cancel- led, ownig to the funeral of his neighbor, Don Chown, How- ever, a hot turkey dinner was sent in to him and his niece (arid her husband) Mr. and Mrs, Frank Fulton of Ingersoll, brought him a large decorated birthday cake, which he shared with his callers, He was showered with let- ters, cards and congratulatory messages as well as a basket of flowers. Mr. Downing • has just one son, H a r v e y, of Ashburn, Georgia, who called hint long distance Thursday evening to offer him congratulations. Mr. Downing had no difficulty hearing either his son or da tighter -in -la w. After Mrs. Downing's very sudden death last May, Mr. Downing refused to return south with his son or to have a bouse-keeper in his home. So since May, he •has been cooking his o in meals, caring for his own home •as well a$ garden And lawn. Alice St. residents can still set their clocks by his 9 o'clock trip to the post office every morning. Personal items Saturday evening, Mrs. T. A. Watson entertained at her home in honor of her daiighter Beth whose wedding is sched- uled for Friday evening in the Lucan United Church. The groom's mother, Mrs. J. S. Radcliffe, assisted Mrs. Wat- son and the bride -elect re- ceive the guests and had also charge of the guest book. At a madeira cloth covered table, centred with an arrange- ment of snapdragons, pink ear - nations and white mums, silver candle -holders and pink can- dles, Mrs. Hiram Thompson, assisted by Mrs. George Hod- gins, poured tea, Mrs. Bob Hodgins and Miss Donna Little of London and Miss Marlene Revington of Lucan, served iri the tea-room. In the kitchen were Mrs. Wil- bert Dixon, Mrs. Chas. Nag- ger and Mrs. Andy Thompson. Upstairs, Miss Pauline Dix- on displayed the linens and china, Miss Pt Watson, the wedding and shower gifts, and Miss Nancy Watson, the trous- seau. Church • ' Aclivities Mellon The annual Harvest Home services were held et 41 a.m. the n E. and 7.p3v. 0.with014ntigstr:re,LOTD. charge of the morning service of Middlesex, (a former resi- dent pf Beech Si, Lucan) in charoNgvIe l. of the evening, memory of the late Mr, Don Memorial flowers were The chereb was beatillfttile', decorated for the Occasion. Mr. Dwight, Henderson's winter euPPIY of Vegetables added much to the vegetable display. Bishop Luxton will ,.be in charge of acorearteta„,tiete sere, ice at 11,30 e,111. Sunday, Oct, 15 when the rector will present 1.5aencdolectlaatlesH PentHoliness church As the president, Paul Gra- ham, was Attending an "all. night gospel sing" at Massey Hall, Toronto, Mrs. Howard Currie was in charge of the YoungPeoples' meeting Fri- day night with a missionary theme, and Venerable C. W. Foreman, BA DD a London, Archdeacon Mr, Clayton Thompson of Kitchener and Miss Joan Gail of Sebringville were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. liam Hodgins of George St. Mrs, M. 0. Smith was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Les Franey of Waterloo. On Sunday she poured tea at the 25tlt wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Leckie of Breslau. Mr. and Mrs. John Park also of Lucan were a- mong the guests. Mrs. Murray Hodgins attend- ed a work meeting at Kee-mo- kee Camp Saturday and a board meeting Saturday eve ning. Mr: and Mrs, Herb Sones of Kippen were Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. .M. Hedden. .Mr. Roy Lewis of Chicago And his son Mr. Allan Lewis of California visited with Mrs, Erle Young of Lucan and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lewis of Elginfield last week. Mr. and Mrs. Al Bromwich and family of Lucan and Mr. and. Mrs. H. Bromwich of Lon- don were Sunday guests of Mr. and .Mrs. Bondeur of Kitch ener. Mr, and Mrs. Alex Colvin and family of Windsor are holt idaying with Mr. and Mrs. U. F. Stanley, SPECIAL Sunday Dinners KOFFEE KUP RESTAURANT LUCAN 12 Noon to 8 pan. Each Sunday ROAST tEEF, TIMMY OE, VIRGINIA HAM Restaurant will accotnplodate 60 for Banquets - and Dinner Parties. Contact proprietor for date and rates. JOE HAY ormmilltimimtillitiii11111111miertimmtn 0 i I oo IiiiliiiitifiiihfficimititimisitieetontimmittiimosItiolilmoilmill101101111,11nottfitffi"."..""""MO Collateral Trust Notes PER ANNUM.360-AY TER kteireiof Payable Monthly by Cheque Notes tan he redeemed e allYtillle Oil t o.day ' Written Mike t� CompenY. loot &tat, call 88tIet A. LOCIMAirt, AX 4.6849 PArkhille Itoprosenting THE INDEPENDENT EUSINES8MANI CREDIT CORPORATION LIMITED al* Vicky Eizenga, Linda Currie Teressa Leadbetter Sang a trio number. It was Holy Communion service at 11 a.m. with the pastor, the Rev, Everett Gag- ei on, n charge. At the evening service the ladies' trio, composed of Mrs. Clayton Abbott, Mrs, Jack Eizenga and Miss Lorraine Graham, sang and the pastor gave a trumpet solo. Next Friday night at 6.39 the pastor is starting a chil- dren's service. • United Church Following the funeral of Mr. Don Chown, Thursday, Mrs, George Paul presided at a short WMS meeting in the church schoolroom, Mrs. Ivan Stanley's group was in charge of the program and refresh- ments. Mrs. Stanley was assisted in the worship service by Mrs. Erle Young, who was in charge of the study book and Mrs, Cecil Neil, who led in the prayers. Rev. G. W. Sad) spoke on "The Trouble in the Upper Room" at the World-wide Com- munion service at 11 a,ni. on Sunday. Flowers were in mem- ory of Mr. Don Chown. YPU The first Saturday night Lu- can-Clandeboye YPU meeting *1.2, 195 Dundas St. London. 4E 9.614I R i<Ing tirOet tbrbill6e tt4' '2402 t‘cl tulle 110Oi Aoyal Ik moat, of Fonthill, were Sun- CN1 station. Their son, Mr. rersonai items Lucan ,„, • Me. and Mrs. learn ranch type hOnle, weell of the day guests or -r,tr, and .Mrs, Allen Scat, liouiio tained, fi,11,anicialytedfroon: Murray liodgins and Wilde% lWa.,ter St. have Wired into the Xdrs bp a:ird e,j,paelPel," , MainItouleh 'alfolintelorvceidt MiensioAllualne* too, NAT moyea to reepdoe •St. .north and Mr. Genie qtt eii, sCalgary, eAdikeonnheajt,[4:44_1 SACTMr aska want Stan - friends Mr.ant Mrs.ay, r‘v4.11 sooLt!liebyrelet,a‘lv,e%t'ettirtin. httioree Calgary trya have ril"aci into thglr 4Cve tvgeleirsotnille,YM‘rv."JeoltinbeSgtAtellY4,°1 was held at the home of Mrs. l Mrs. Sam Angola, of Hama- 1Oiewith gn 7 ton, visiting Mr, present tie Eldon tddgon, bareospraip- TlieThe president, Margaret ed her foot, coming out of a Sach, presided for the worship store. At present she is re - service She was assisted by Cuperatieg at the home of her haven Rieke and Judy Scott, dartv, ueghtezteend„ALnie 'Mrlsr.CseteallHyOd During the business session John - it was decided to hold a paper siat:tu,woo, lokTUrout°, were guests drive Saturday., QC1,, 14, of Mr. and Mrs/ Letde e CouplesCM, Mrs, Laura Blalec of Ailsa ' At the meeting nf the IJO Craig spent a few days last Couples' Club, held in the week with Mr, and Mrs. Gor- church schoolroom pictures of dir Bathing. Europe were shown by Sgt, Mrs, Cecil Robb is holiday - Farrell of Centralia, ing with her daughter, Mrs. Mr, and. Mrs. George Car. Jim Bawtcoheimer and family penter and Mr. and Mrs. of Sarnia. Charles Grose were in eharge, Last, weekend Mrs. Wilfred The October 'meeting will stocks was among the nurses take the form of a Hallowe'en who attended the centennial re - masquerade party at the home onion at St, Jeseph'e Hospital, of Mr, and Mrs, Dave Park, Guelph, C. Harry Roder D. C. 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