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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1962-05-17, Page 20. ....N717:01grt2ereerl:'• Pale ..20 May 1/, 1962 Lucan and district news Phone 227-4255 -1:te*.wizor,- • .0r.N...M Correspondent: Miss Line Abbott PETER RABBIT REWARDED WITH GOLDEN TAIL • • • Margaret Holland, Linda England in junior club play Junior drama group modernizes fairy tale deed before midnight. Ile did manage to save the lives of three condemned hunters, but alas not till 12:30 midnight, However Jack-in-the-box, re- minded the queen it was really only 11:30. standard time, so Peter received a beautiful gol- den tail and all ended well. All the old familiar charac- ters .were there, Go chit The Three Bears, Little-Bo-Peep, Little Red Riding Hood and others, but when all these "old- timers" went modern and put on a splendid demonstration of the twist they drew a big hand of applause. The first act was staged in the Blue Forest and the second al a ball in the Blue Castle. All the cast performed well but, special mention might be made of the Beautiful and stately Blue Fairy Queen, Lin- da England, Peter Rabbit, Mar- garet Holland, Tinker Bell,, Marlene Butler, and all the fair- ies and dancers. At the close of the program Mr, Beer thanked all the mem- bers of the cast for their co- operation, Mrs. Glen Plaskett and Miss Muriel Carling for their assistance en "make-up" and dressing, Mr. Tom Banks as manager, the audience for their attendance and all who helped make the program such a big success, The proceeds will go towards future drama produc- tions. Don't miss this offer On May 17 and 24 you will receive a free copy of the Exe- ter Times-Advocate, and will read of the real bargain being offered you — a 10 month sub- scription for only 32.00, if you subscribe before June 1. phone your correspondent at 227-4255 at once, Already some Lucanites have taken advantage of this "once- in-alife-time" offer. Don't wait — phone now. Old subscribers have not been overlooked. You can get in on the bargain also, by sending a gift subscription to an absent member of your family or a friend. Today one wise parent is having the paper sent to her son, as a birthday gift. If is too late now for a Mother's Day gift but Father's Day is coming. Surprise Dad with a subscrip- tion, Plan show of fireworks Church activities Anglican Flower's on the altar on Sun day were in memory of the late Mrs. Pearl Cobleigh, and the baskets in the chancel in mem- ory of the late Airs. George Strasser, The junior choir's monthly medals for attendance and co- operation were presented to Gordon Hardy and Joan Lewis. The rector, Rev. E, 0, Lan- caster baptized three children in the church Sunday afternoon, Catherine Elizabeth Smith, (laughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith, whose godparents were Mr, and Mrs, Harvey Smith and Mrs. Albert Smith. Marion Dianne 'Robinson. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rob- ert Robinson, whose sponsors were her parents and Mrs, Jean Robinson. Penny Lynn Hodgins, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs, Lawrence Hodgins, whose godparents were Mrs. R. Sperling, Mrs. Charles Grose and Mr, Barry Beech, On Thursday evening the senior choir joined with the Ar- va choir in a joint practice for an Ascension Day service, A Dessert Euchre sponsored by the Woman's Auxiliary was announced for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. United Church The pastor the Rev. G. W. Bach spoke on The Christian Mother — The Christian Home at the Sunday morning service, Flowers were in memory of Mrs. S. C. Chown and also .flow- ers from the Lankin family in memory of mother. During the service six chil- dren were baptized, Heather Dawn Hearn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Hearn; Wayne Robert Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis; Wayne Scott McCallum, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McCallum; Wendy Irene Hearn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hearn; Sandra Lynn Kloss, daughter of Mr, and. Mrs. Lionel Klo$s; and John David Dixson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Dixson. Next Sunday the guest. speaker will be Rev. J. R. Wareham, BA, while Mr. Sach is conduct- ing SS anniversary at Wood- ham. UCW meeting The LICW met in the church schoolroom last Tuesday with Mrs. J. 0. Andersen's and Mrs. J. W. Lockyer's units in charge of the worship service and re- freshments. Mrs. George Paul read a story and led in a discussion, "Can the rural church sur- vive?" Mrs. G. W, Sach had charge of the Bible study. During the business session plans for the centennial celebra- tion were discussed. Mrs. Cecil. Robb, director of education, for the Lucan Cancer Society branch, spoke briefly a n d handed out pamphlets. Explorer rally Of the 526 explorers and 58 leaders, who' attended the Ex- plorer Rally in First St. An- drews Church, London, on Sat- urday, Lucan had the honor of having the largest group with 26 explorers and two leaders, Miss Margaret Sach and Miss Rose Revington. The session featured craft, drama, games, sing song, worship and a puppet show. YPU The YPU met at the home of Frank Egan Sunday evening, The worship service was taken by Sharon Blake, Barbara Rea- dy and Frank Egan. The lunch committee comprised, Marilyn Culbert, Iva Stanley. Bernard Stanley and Nancy Kestle. Next Sunday VPU from Bet'- vie will stop on their way to Detroit at the church for a short worship service at 7 a.m. Un- fortunately they cannot wait for breakfast with the local YPU. Sunday evening, Miss Barja, an Ethiopian missionary, will show slides which will he open to the public. Ailsa Craig 'YPU are being invited. Rev. G, W. Sach speaking on missionary work on Asia was the guest. speaker, Pentecostal Holiness Church The WA held a joint April And May meeting on 'Tuesday, Mae 1 at the home of Mrs, J. A, Graham. Mrs, Howard Currie, spoke on the Song of Solomon, "Arise and Collie Away," Peel Graham was the speaker at the VP meeting. The church-wide SS campaign "To double, Let your fa vor, shine," is progressing favor• ably with. an attendance 613 . Of ,• out on Sunday. At the Pettily, Mother service On Sunday the. junior choir sang in the 'morn' big and the Sr. choir in the evening, New board for library The trio main items of inter- est at the May meeting Of the Village Council, last Monday evening were:, A bylaw estab- lishing a Publit IlbratY in Lucan was passed. The .couticii appointed, tb the new libralibrary' bpard, Mrs. C, II. George, Mr, Jack Steaey and Mr. Chas, Sovereign, A b.y law establishing a plan, Ong; beard was given two read, ingth, BRAKE LININGS may be your own" Mrs, lames Bawtenbeimer and son POP, of Sarnia and Mr and Mrs. Ardell Masora, of Rip- ley with Mr, and Mrs. VeCil Robb. Slit', and Mrs.. Clayton Abbott and Linda w'th Mr, and Mrs, Hugh 1.3irlch of Lucan at noon and with Mr. and Mrs, Murray Abbott of Centralia :for the -eve- ning meal, Mr, and. Mrs. Irving Gibson and Mr. and. Mrs. Les Wood- ward and family with Mr, and Mrs. Wilmer Jones. of Kippen. Miss She'll.). "Downer, Miss Catherine Parkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Parkenson and Mr. Terrence Cvlbert, all of Lon, don, with Mr, and Mrs. Ron Squire, and Mrs. Victor .coursey and family of Camp. Borden with Mrs. George conrseY and Mr, and Mrs. Torn .Courser, Mrs, M, Gollings and Mr. And Mee. R, J. Wise of London with Mr, anti Mrs. Wes Revington, More Lucan. 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WINDOW SCREENING — INSTALLED FREE From May 17 to May 26 on all frames brought into our store . WE ALSO GLAZE WINDOWS TOOLS FOR RENT ft' Floor Polisher * Hand Sander * Drills * Rug Shampooer * Tile Roller WATER HEATERS 40-Gallon Capacity Glass-lined Any Sized Element 96 .00 IN LUCAN NOW Low Price AREA ONLY N AIL SALE COMMON NAILS 15c POUND REO, 1LOC GARDEN SUPPLIES Complete Lino of Bulk Seeds Hoes $1,19 Rakes $1,29 Shovels $3.35 Garden Hose $2.59 SPORTING GOODS Balls —4 Bats — Gloves Complete Line of Fishing Tackle WRAITH STOREY MAIN STREET HARDWARE LUCAN 221.412 AMPLE 'FARI(ING OFF MAI14 STREET 0 S Lucan personal items To help lessen the number of fireworks accidents, a number of the Lucan organizations got together and are staging a huge display Monday. May 21 at 8:30 p.m. on the old ball diamond (Beach & Market Sts., opposite the Legion Hall.) Admission is free, so Parents bring your children to the ball ground next Monday and let them see a grand display in safety. Lions to name new slate At the meeting of Lucan Lions Club last Monday night the past presidents were named a committee to bring in a slate of ahem's at the next meet- ing, Luean Public School's 1961-62 safety patrol will he guests at this meeting. Mrs. Herman Young's group of the Ladies Guild catered for a turkey din• ner for the Lions in the Angli. can Church basement. personal ',erne Ajoint, birthday eelebration was held al the Wile of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Abbott's for Mrs..Abbott's father, Mr. thigh Birtch of Lueati and Mr. Ah. boa's father, Mr. Murray Ah boil of 'Centralia, last Priday. liza beth 13rbmwicli, s in a 11 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Al Brcitnivieh, had her tensils re; Moved al SI, ilbeeplf-8 Hospital, ari TitesdaYe Friday evening in the com- munity Memorial Centre, over 40 gaily costumed members of the Lucan Jr. Drama Club staged their amusing play "The Golden Tale", before a good at- tendance, The play, written by Mr. Tom Beer of the public school staff and Mrs, Beer was the story of Peter Rabbit who lost his tail when he trespassed in Mr. Mac- Gregor's garde n, The Blue Fairy Queen promised him a new tail if he could do a kind Visit lodge for cancer Mrs, Cecil Rohh and Mrs, Wit- ham Brownlee of the Lucan WI were among those, who on Fri- day, May 4, attended the Thameswood Lodge open house it London. The Lodge. which accommo- dates 18 guests was b u i l t through the generous donations of the people of Ontario to the Cancer Society. It is operated and, maintained by the Ontario Cancer Treebment and Research Foundation, with an efficient nurse-in-charge, a house mother ,and volunteer workers. The latter assist in prepara- tion of meals, write letters for the patients, arrange for free hair-dr ,ssing appointments, and, if necessary, escort patients to and from appointments at the clinic. Friends of the guests are welcome to visit them during the day or evening, Everything possible is done to create a friendly, homelike atmosphere. LUcan man honored Thursday, May 11, Mr. Roy Hamilton, of Lucan was one of seven guests of honor at a Sup- ertest Dealers' meeting held in I: h e Administration Building, Queen's Park. Mr. Frank Vita, on behalf of the Supertest Corporation, pre- sented Mr. Hamilton with a wall plaque, a gold service pin and a silver tea service, com- memorating an association of fifteen years with Supertest. Deg show For the second year in suc- cession the Forest City Kennel Club staged its annual cham- pionship dog show at the Lucan Arena Saturday, The show embraced 350 en- tries in seven championship di- visions — little dogs, big dogs, handsome dogs, homely dogs.— all kinds of dogs, Judging began at 10;30 a.m. with Lloyd Bracket of Allegan, Mith, Gordon. M. Parham of Sa- lem, Mich„ Walter Rhone of. Moose Jaw, Sask, and Mrs, Mary Southcott of Milton, as judges. The event drew a huge attendance not only from Can- ada but from the States, The arena ladies committee, who provided the main (*arse and the WI members, who pro- vided the dessert, were kept busy all day. Recreation news By TOM BANKS Friday evening our junior dratnaclub p resent e d its play The Golden Tale, it, was a very great success. The sehool baseball schedule gets under way this Tuesday evening with Liteati playing Prince Andrew School. Games will he played each Tuesday and Thursday, The Pee Wee Softball league gets under way this Saturday morning at 10 a.m. We have four teams entered they are the Yankees, Tigers, Pirates and Junior Irish 9, These teams are coached by George Darineey, Bill Anderson, Dave Lippert, Brian flaskett. Saturday at 10 A.n, there will be an arts and crafts School In the arena, Mrs. Bob C o le a n, Mrs. Maurice- MaeDonald .and Mrs, Howard MacDonald of Lucien were among those who Erida.y night attended a shower given by Mrs, Harry Noels of Aylmer in. honor of her nice, Miss Betty Lou Caldwell of Shedden, prior to her marriage, May 19. Sirs. Murray Hodgins OR Sat- urday ,attended a London -Con- ference Camping meeting, at Kee•mo•kee and was part of a panel, The Lucan WI will hold an open meeting at the community centre at 8 p.m, Thursday, May 17 when Miss Marilyn Brown- lee will give an illustrated talk on her trip to Europe, "Meadow Arts Lady", owned by the Hardy Bros. and driven by Neil Mcflann won a first at the London Raceway, Saturday. Miss Vera W.asnidge of Tor- onto spent ihe Mother-day week- end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. \V, Wasnidge of Water St. Mrs, Annie .Eairles, who spent the wtnter with her daughter, Mrs. Douglas King, of Harris- ton, was brought home by Mr, and Mrs. King Sunday evening and expects to spend the sum- mer at her home on Market St, Mrs. Warner McRoberts of the Dresden BS staff spent the weekend at her home here, Mr. and Mrs. Don McTeg- gort of London were Saturday guests of Mrs. Bob Coleman, Mr, Ralph Strasser. who was in St. Joseph's Hospital for a few days is able to be home, Work on the foundation of Lucan's new post office is mak- ing rapid strides. Lucan firemen had an easy week with only the call to the Klem Mitoraj house fire near Denfield, last Wedeesday. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Mutely of Lucan and Mr. and Mrs. James McIntosh now of London, have returned from a week's motor trip to the Southern States, coining home they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lang De Courser of Dearborn on Saturday. Mrs. Morris :Meech' of Kitchener stayed at the Murrly home here for the week while they were away, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hardy Female keglers shellack males For the past 12 weeks the Lu- can. ladies have been tackling their male counterparts in a special tournament at the Lucan Lanes with the startling results that the ladies won the series by a whopping big 27-9 margin. Owner Jack Arnold reported that the men were real "gentle- men" in allowing the ladies to use their handicaps, but in most instances this was not necessary as the ladies proved to he real "Sunday bowlers". The results of the event are as follows: LUCAN LADIES Vs. MEN TOURNAMENT Diamonds, 2, grion 1 Sputniks 3, Clandehoye t'hurrh 0 Dumhells 3, Hot Shots n Shamrocks a, Fireaters 0 Legionet t es 11, Hotel 1) Clow 11,S u, Wood Int t chers Aces 2, Rex 1 High Hones 2, Lunthor Kin gs 1 Duties 2, Shamrocks Satolil es 2, short cireuus 1 Dairymaids 2, Legion '1 Ram-hlers 3, Dair5'111c11 Final Standings Ladies 1 Atag us 27 Voitit. 1r eit 's League it points LUCAN LANES "A" GROUP Satellites I 11, Ulla' 2211 Dairymaids1K, H e,1 2111 Ramblers 15I, I ,ewts 2311 Aces (F. Lipper . t 231) Duties t Blake 213 1 . Shamrocks Arnold 197) "6" GROUP :)I t.1 1112 -193s. 1517 1573 ('lawns S. itradley 2771 1223 Sputniks IH, Si eacy 21,10 1011.1 Durnhens Darling 2531 hill H. Hopes '('oughlin 275) 4794 Legionett cc ID, rrudge 203) 1157 'Diamonds 51()Donald 2111, III)! High single: 'F, LIpport 1211) High triple.: itradley 1742) COLLEENS Night Hawks 5653 St, Pats .Rlowertes Angels ..... ..... 4Srla uere Friday guests of. Mr. end Sirs. John Knight and.. family of ,Kintore and bad as Sunday guests Mr. J. E. -Barradell. of Galt. Mrs. Norman Wesphal and son Mike and Mrs. Lena llaymeker, ell of :Kitchener. Mrs. She rida n Revinglem spent '1' h s d a y with. her mother Mrs. Harry MeFalls of London. Miss Julia Crozier' has com- pleted her first year at Mac- donald institute,. Guelph. Sirs, Erie Young, Sunday, held a family gathering in honor of her son Cordon's 17th birthday. Mr. Levi Darling is spending a few days with his daughter, Sirs, Cecil Armitage And fanc- ily, Southern US honeymoon Altar flowers of white mums and white snapdragons and chancel baskets of pink snap- dragons and white mums formed the setting in Holy Trinity Ang- lican Church, Lucan, at 3 p,m, Saturday, May 5 for the double- ring marriage ceremony of Di- ane Elizabeth Bowman and. Les- lie Andrew Charlton, with .the rector the Rey, E. 0. Lan- caster officiating, The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Russell M. Bow- man of Main St. South, :Lucan, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Charlton, RR 1 Denfield. Given in marriage by her fa- ther the bride chose a floor- length gown of organza over tulle and taffeta, fashioned with scoop neckline and cap sleeves. Guipure French lace applique, adorned the bouffant skirt and bodice A crown of pearls and crystals held the double illu- sion veil. She carried a White prayer book crested with a cluster of gardenias and trail- ing stephanotis and centred with pink rosettes. Mrs. Robert Evans of Eder- ton, sister of (lie bride as ma- tron of honor, Sirs, Beverley tTrbshott of RR 1 Ilderton, an- other sister. and Miss Sylvia Shipley, RR 1 Denfield, as bridesmaids were all gowned alike in ballerina-length blue silk organza over tulle and taf- feta with lace applique and scoop neckline. Matching how headdresses completed the en- semble. They carried cascades of seasonal flowers in pink mauve and blue, including snap- dra eons and corn flowers. Miss Ruth 'Bowman, niece of the bride made a charming wee flower girl in a ;sown similar to the other attendants only a. high neckline. She carried a miniature basket filled with similar flowers, Gary Concannon, nephew of the bride as ring-bearer car- ried the two rings on a white satin cushion, Donald Hard of imerton was best man and Dr. Gordon. Bow- man and Bill Therwall were ushers. Mrs. William Smibert of Den- field as organist, Played tradi- tional wedding music and ac- companied the soloist. Mr, Rob- ert Evans . of Ilderton, who L sang "nior's Prayer", and "0 Perfect Love." At a dinner reception, in the Legion Hall, (he bride's mother received in a flowered sheath ensemble with an ()ranee de- light rose corsage. She. was as• sisted by the groom's mother who chose a Wrouoise satin and lace sheath with corsage of pink sensation roses. For a honeymoon trio to the Southern United .States the bride changed to a channel snit of white basket weave with matching hat, blue accessories and cluster corsage of red car- nations, The young mu* on their re- turn will reside at RR 1 Ilder- ton, The bride, who for . some years has operated the Seine & Style Beauty Shonpe in her par- ent's home will continue to work part time. Men honor top _bowlers Luvan Men's Bowling League. held its awards banquet in the. Legion flail May 9. Ben Lucas, London cartoon- 1st, was MC and guest speaker. jim Lyttle presented ,the 0'. Keefe trophy to the Wood- butchers,. 'the grand champs and "A" league champs, and the Labatt -trophy to the Agrica "B" league champs. Earl Carliag presented the new men's bowling trophy to the Di,irymen, the league champs. The grand champions, Wood- butchers, included Les Wood- ward, Art Dewar, Bill Hort*, Don Ankers, Ted Wright and Ron Woodward, "B" league champions, the Agrico were Jim Toohey, Art Bell, Earl Carling, Harry Carroll, john Vanlicshot and Glen Proul, Jack Arnold presented Earl Carling with the high average trophy 210; Roy Hatter pro- .sented Allan Bill with the high single trophy (83T,) and Ivan Hearn presented Mr. Keith tDisilfpkiisr with the high triple The Legion auxiliary catered the turkey dinner, Murray Hod- gins said grace and Les Wood- ward proposed the toast to the queen, Personal items Mrs. T, A, Watson has re- turned home after a 10-day visit with her son and daughter-in, law, Mr, And Sirs, Bob Watson of Winnipeg. She flew out to at- tend the funeral on May 30 of Mrs. Robert Noyes, her daugh- ter-in-law's mother. She brought hack with her an A&P "flyer" fad) which she greatly priees for on it was printed in large letters, at the top, "Bob Wat- son, Winnipeg's Favorite Meat Specialist.)' Bob has been work- ing with the A&P for a number of years with great success. FREE Fire Works Display Mon., May 21 8:30 p.m, OLD BALL DIAMOND LUCAN (Across from Legion Hall) Sponsored by the various organizations of Lucan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lan• caster of London with Rev. and. Mrs, E. O. Lancaster. Mrs. Wes Hudgins with. Mr, anti Sirs. Robert Bennett of HarrietSville. While there Mrs, Hoagies attended the baptism. of their .granddaughter Kimber- ley Jean Bennett at The Har- rietsville church. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Abbott aon(ttl C"arroll, A1r'. and Mrs, Itilo4nr,,- ry Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. IL A, Mullins and Ruth Ann, held a surprise family gathering with Mrs. Henry Hodgins. Mr, and Mrs. silm Simpson and family of London with Mr, end Mrs. Ernie Ross. Rev, and Mrs. G. Moore and family of Pt, Dover and Mrs. Moor', Sr., of London, with Mr. and Mrs, Il, F. Stanley, Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Spindler and family, Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Eleidge and family of London and Air, and Mrs. harry Towle and family of Whalen with Mr, and Mrs, A. R, Wilkinson, Mothers' Day visitors