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Correspondent; Miss .Lini Abbott
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Another reason to, be thankful
is for freedom...Jo this country
we have a personal freecloin
speak, work and worship that is.
beyond the wildest dreams, of
the majority of our fellow hu-
mans,
Health Is a reasenfer.ralsing
thanks, I can no longer out-
strip a .gazelle, but I ag.4 out
run a 60-Year-Old lady with
arthritis . I can't swim five
miles any more, but I can
swim farther than my wife.
That's good enough,.
Work you like is reason for
thankfulness. I like mine,
too hard, and. I don't make
enough money, and I'm always
behind, in it, but I like. it,
Environment is another source
Of thankfulness. I wouldn't trade
my oak tree and my black
squirrels, my favorite trout
stream and my partricige-haun,
ted woods for the Taj Mahal
with Liz Taylor in residence.
There you are. Out of space,.
and I've barely started, Try it,
You don't know how rich you
are until you begin to count.
Three More of the Biddulph
schools, which closed their
doors, last June, wl.en the new
area schpol was built, were
sold Saterday.
S5 12 (Clandeboye School) was
puchased by M. J, Simpson of
Clandeboye for $4,900.
SS I (CourseY School) was
purchased by D. Lechle of Lon-
don for $590,
SS 2 (Atkinson School) was
purchased by Jack Van Aren-
thals for $67.50. The furnace
was sold separately to Frank
Osborne of Centralia. This
school is to be torn down. Fox attacks
district dogs GUEST OF LODGE
. . Ontario grand master
Ontario head
visits 100F
Lions donate
to blind funds
Lucan IOOF lodge was host to
R. Earl Fox, Ontario grand
master, at a banquet in the
Legion Hall Monday, Oct. 14,
attended by nearly 100 lodge
' members in the district.
Accompanying the grand
master were District Deputy
Grand Master Wilson Ikler, New
Hamburg, and past grand mas-
ter Robert Williamson, London.
Oddfellows and Rebek ah s
were present from Sterling,
Brantford, New Hamburg, St.
Marys, London, Exeter, Paris,
Woodstock, Ilderton, Granton
and Lucan.
After ceremonies, the even-
ing was spent in dancing.
At the Lion s Club dinner
meeting in the Anglican Church
basement Monday $10 was voted
to the CNIB and $100 to the
Lake St. Joseph also for the
blind,
The October dance will be
held at the Community Centre
Friday, Oct. 25 and the 15th
anniversary dinner, Oct. 30.
It was decided to again spon-
sor House League Hockey, and
Wes. Colley, Pat Crudge, and
Clare Stanley were named a
committee to make the neces-
sary arrangements,
Another 30 street posts have
been erected on which street
names will be placed.
Mrs. Cliff Shipley and Mrs.
Russell Bowman's group of the
Ladies Guild were in charge of
the dinner,
It's the weekend to sit in
your favorite chair, cold beer
to hand, and watch all the foot-
ball games on television, your
peace broken only by the ma.d-
dening aroma of roasting tur-
key.
Or, if you're the domestic
type, it's the weekend for quiet
pleasures, deeper satisfac-
tions: putting on the storm win-
dows, raking and burning lea-
ves, bringing in your bulbs.
Not exactly a religious holi-
day, is it? I think there's a great
dumb feeling of thankfulness in
Canadians at this time of year,
but it doesn't manage to break
through the pagan rituals with
which we have surrounded the
occasion.
I'm not complaining; merely
observing. But every year, at
Thanksgiving, I make personal
and lonely effort to take an
hour off from the fun, compose
my features into a suitable
solemn expression, and think
about the things for which I
should be thankful, I don't have
to search. Sometimes I can do
it in 10 minutes,
The first thing for which I
am thankful is being alive. Hun-
dreds of millions aren't, and
look at what they're missing!
The second is food. I have been
hungry, and it's the most de-
grading, demoralizing, soul-
destroying illness inthis world.
.. photo by Engel.
MR. AND MRS, JOHN WALTER WILDE
Stanley and. Butler Streets,
in the north end of the village,
Was the scene of much excite-
ment last Tuesday night when,
what may prove to be a rabid
fox, attacked three Lucan dogs,
which are now locked up, Pend-
ing the result of the examina-
tion.
The first dog to combat the
intruder, belonged to John Ken-
ny of Stanley St. From there it
went to Butler St., where it was
cornered in a shed, by aBrialin
Kennel Samoyed dog, belonging
to Mrs. Bob Logan. Hearingthe
noise outside, Mrs. Logan con-
tacted her neighbour Hugo The-
ander, who called the police,
then chased the fox with a gun.
He caught up to it at the home
of Clare Stanley on Stanley St.
where it was battling the Stan-
ley dog, on the back porch.
Mr. Theander was able to
shoot and kill the fox before the
police arrived. It was well the
fox hadn't come to the Stanley
residence a few minutes ear-
lier, for their son, two and one-
half-year-old Michael, had been
playing on the porch.
What did you do, old friend,
on Thanksgiving weekend?
Whatever it was, it could not
have been anything but pleasant
on this odd, pagan holiday, so
peculiarly Canadian,
I know, We imported it from
the States. But we have made
it very much our own, and it
has a flavor that Is purely
Canadian, much different from
the Thanksgiving observed a-
cross the line,
Pagan? Yes, indeed. It should
be a religious time, with the
entire population on its knees,
giving thanks with full hearts
The percentage of the popu-
lace that is on its knees on
Thanksgiving Day could proba-
bly be accommodated in a couple
of trolley cars. The rest are
on their wheels, their feet, or
their tails.
Thanksgiving weekend marks
the last gay, mad fling of the
Canadian people before they get
down to the serious business of
trying to stay sane through ano-
ther winter.
It's the weekend to charge
about the country, visiting rela-
tives or friends, pointing wildly
to the last furious fling of color
in the trees, making the last
nostalgic trip to the cottage,
getting out in the boat for one,
final buzz,
It's the weekend to tramp the
lush, fall fairways for that last,
blasphemous game of golf, to
stroll the muted woods with a
gun, to wade the navel-deep
ice-water for that last rainbow
trout.
Metropolitan nuptials
The Saturday night dances ap-
pear to be starting off stronger
than they did last year, Maybe
it is because of the congenial
atmosphere that is more pre-
velant.
We have started to make ice
in the Arena and with luckfrorn
the weather man there should be
skating next Sunday, While op
the subject of the arena, the
inside of the building has been
freshly painted in a new shade
of green, in keeping with the
shamrock theme, and white,
The swimming pool water is
being used to cool the com-
pressor on the refrigeration
plant. In this way we are sav-
ing the town approximately 75,-
000 gallons of water per day.
This system is proving to be
very successful. As an anecdote
to this information, the tem-
perature in the air the other
day was 43 degrees but the tem-
perature of the pool water was
at 76 degrees.
At present it looks as though
Lucan Shamrock Hockey teams
will be playing their home
games on Monday nights, the
same as last year, The figure
skating club will be operating
again this year on Tuesday
nights and of course the Lunen
Ilderton Combines Intermediate
Club will again be a tough con-
tender for championship hon-
ours. It was learned on Satur-
day last that the London High
School Hockey League will be
playing some of their games at
the Treasure Island Gardens
and some at the Ontario Arena,
both rinks being in London,
May I, at this point, take
this opportunity to wish all
groups who will he taking part
in activities at the arena this
winter, a very successful sea-
son.
EXPLORERS' EXPEDITION
The Lucan-Clandeboye held
their 4th Expedition in the UC
schoolroom, last Monday, with
22 members present.
Barbara Park was in charge
of the singsong and worship
service. She was assisted by
Betty Scott. Mrs. Murray Hod-
gins gave a special talk to the
new members.
Helen Simpson, Nancy Young
and Betty Scott were the win-
ners of the leaf collections.
"Happy Birthday" was sung
for Jane Hodgson, Helen Simp-
son, and Betty Park.
Hallowe'en party was planned
for November 1, and will be
held in the UC schoolroom.
RECEPTION AND DANCE
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hardy
Jr., were guests of honor at a
reception and dance held in the
Lucan Community, Memorial
Centre, Friday when a large
number of friends and neigh-
bours gathered to wish the young
couple prosperity, and happi-
ness.
During the evening Mr. Jack
Park presented them with a
purse of money. The evening
was spent in dancing.
TO SELL CALENDARS
The Holy TrinityEvening Au-
xiliary was held at the home of
Mrs. Kay Egan last Wednesday
eve. with an attendance of nine.
Mrs. Charlie Corbett and Mrs.
Jack Steacy were assistant hos-
tesses. The president, Mrs. Don
Ankers, presided and took the
worship service.
During the business session
it was decided to again order the
Anglican Church calendars.
Much of the meeting was taken
up on a discussion as to how the
group could best assist at the
turkey supper and the bazaar.
Mrs. Chas, Corbett read the
same article as was read at the
Sr. Branch meeting.
Mrs. Clare Stanley offered
her home for the Novemhpr
meeting.
Metropolitan United Church,
London, was the setting for a
double-ring marriage cere-
mony, at 3 pm Saturday Sept.
28, when the Rev. Anne Gra-
ham united in wedlock Bonita
(Bonnie) Joy Drennan and John
Walter Wilde.
The bride is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Drennan
of RR 1 Arva (formerly of Alice
St. Lucan),
Given in marriage by her fa-
ther the bride chose a street-
length peau de sole over satin
gown, featuring three-quarter
length lace sleeves, lace trim-
med bodice and full bell-shaped
skirt. A lace-trimmed shoul-
der-length net veil was held by
a sequin decorated tiara, She
carried a cascade of pink rose-
buds and white carnations.
Her cousin, Miss JanisShoe-
bottom as bridesmaid was gow-
ned in a street-length pale blue
chiffon dress with full skirt and
blue veil head piece. She carried
a cascade of white and blue
fugi. Jo-Ann Drennan was flo-
wer-girl for her sister in pale
blue chiffon over satin. She
carried a basket of white and
blue fugi.
Donald Varey of London was
best man and David Varey and
Jim Drennan (brother of the
bride) were ushers.
At a reception in The Barn
Restaurant, London, the bride's
mother received in a copper-
tone, brocaded satin gown with
orange rose corsage. She was
assisted by the groom's mother
who chose a black crepe dress,
with a pink and white corsage.
For a honeymoon trip to De-
troit and northern United States
the bride changed to an off-white
wool suit, with mink accessor-
ies and orange rose corsage.
The young couple will make
their home on Highbury Ave. in
London Township.
BRIDE-ELECT HONORED
Prior to her marriage the
bride was honored with one
kitchen and three miscellaneous
C
Francis Jolliffe
CNR foreman
Francis H. Jolliffe, 56, of
Main St. N. died in Westminster
Hospital, Oct. 6. after alengthy
illness.
The body rested in the C,
Haskett & Son Funeral Home
until 2 pm Wednesday Oct. 9,
when the Rev. G.W. Sach of the
Lucan UC conducted funeral
services. Interment was in
Woodland Cemetery, London.
Pall-bearers included Mes-
srs. Frank Griffith, R.M.(Max)
Jolliffe, Maurice Dupuis, Jo-
seph Burns, Eric and Edward
Perkins.
Mr. Jolliffe is survived by
his wife, the former Winnifred
Kelly, five sons, Lewis, Frank,
Murray, and Herbert of London
and Fred of Walkerton, also
one sister, Hilda (Mrs. Frank
Hart) of London, three brothers,
Reginald and James of London
and William of Florida, and 11
grandchildren.
Mr. Jolliffe was born in Bris-
tol, England and came to Canada
51 years ago. He was CNR fore-
man in London for 43 years,
moving to Lucan four years ago.
Local businesses
zontinue improving
Last week the Cochrane Bar-
ber Shop and Grant's TV Re-
pair Shop received a new coat
of paint which adds much to
their appearance.
The proprietor of the latter,
Mr. Brady, reports business
is booming, with TV calls and
repair work. Last' week there
was a run on ancient kitchen
clocks all of which had done
service for over 50 years.
Of the eight clocks,five were
local but the other three were
from Exeter, St. Marys and
Dorchester so his fame as a re-
pair man is spreading. This
week he reports he is swamped
with watch repairs.
A few doors east the pro-
prietors of the Wraith and
Storey Hardware are getting
settled in their new attractive
addition and are running a spe-
cial sale:
showers.
The kitchen shower was spon-
sored by Mrs. Allan Talbot of
London, at Rondeau Park for
friends and relatives there and
from Windsor.
Mrs. Lloyd Shoebottom of
London Township, Miss Sue
Fern of Stoneybrook and Miss
Beth Black of Lucan, assisted
by Misses Dana Culbert and
Linda Ankers, were hostesses
for the other miscellaneous
showers.
Blaze damages
Biddulph house SHIRGAIN p
in bulks Personal items
Among the 500 pigeon fan-
ciers and friends from Nova
Scotia to Vancouver and from
the USA were Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Hardy, Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Hardy and Mr. and
Mrs. Calvin Haskett of Lucan,
who Saturday attended the Ca-
nadian Homing Pigeon Conven-
tion and dinner at the King
Edward Hotel, Toronto.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Miller and
family of Exeter have moved
into the home of Mr. Robert
Downey, who is going to spend
the winter with his daughter,
Mrs. Evans of Tallmadge, Ohio.
Mr. Gordon Atkinson is
spending a week in Toronto and
during his absence, Mrs. Irene
Lewis, of Lucan will be stay-
ing with Mrs. Atkinson.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Radcliffe
spent last Wednesday in Toronto
attending th e Drug Trading
Convention, held at the Royal
York Hotel,
Alonzo Phillips of Conces-
sion 2, Biddulph, about four
miles north of Lucan, on return-
ing home from Denfield Friday
about 5 pm was surprised to find
the Lucan Fire Dept., attempt-
ing to save his farm home,
where he lived alone.
The cause of the fire is un-
known as there was no fire in
either stove when he left home at
2 pm. A neighbour, Douglas
Thompson was the first to see
the fire, and gave the alarm.
The ck of the house was
badly damaged, also TV, radio,
clock, dishes, cooking utensils
and one bedroom. The rest of
the house was damaged by
smoke and water,
The loss is partially covered
by insurance.
Mr. Phillips had sold his farm
to Jack Spruyt of the Roman
Line and had purchased 'the
home of Don Downs, Water St.,
Lucan and had intended to move
in April.
PERSONALS
The Lucan Fire Dept. was
called out Monday morning to
a grass fire on the farm of the
late Mitchell Haskett.
Mrs. A. Devine of London is
spending a few days with Mr.
and Mrs. Clare Stanley and
family.
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'Pentecostal Holiness
Peter Butler was 'in charge of
the YP program last Friday
night. Linda Currie and Dale
Logan sang a duet, A Bible
baseball game on B iblic
places and characters, was
held,
Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Jones
and family of Kippen with Mrs.
Jones' parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Irving Gibson.
With Mr. and Mrs. Gordon
Atkinson were Dr. and Mrs. E.
M. Lewis of Toronto, Mr. and
Mrs. Nelson Hodgins and Ivan
of London, and Mr. and Mrs.
Keith Niblock of Parkhill on
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hod-
gins with Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Wil-
lard (Duff) Culbert of Fair-
grove, Mich,
Intended for last week.
At the Legion Auxiliary meet-
ing last Tuesday it was decided
to again sponsor figure skating
classes.
Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell
and Johnnie of Toronto, who had
been holidaying in the Manitou-
lin, spent the weekend with Mrs.
Campbell's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Sheridan Revington, of
Main St.
Bob Skolly broke his left
wrist last Wednesday while
playing with another boy.
After school last Wednesday
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins
and Miss Line Abbott visited
the new Biddulph Area School
and were shown through the
building by the caretaker.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Coulter
and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coul-
ter of Listowel were Sunday
guests of Mr. and Mrs. William
Aylestock,
Mrs. Wes Atkinson has re-
turned home after spending a
few days with her daughter and
family, Dr. and Mrs. Marvin
Smout of London.
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Supper
HOLIDAY VISITORS
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Tindall
of Wiarton with the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff
Abbott. Mrs. Tindall remained
over for a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Morris
and babe of Mt. Forest with Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Murdy. Mrs.
Morris and babe remained over
for a holiday with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl GoWling
from Blitevale, with Mr. and
Mrs. James Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. John Park, Mr.
Jack Park and friend with Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Butler of Toronto
On Sunday.
Mrs. Bob Coleman held a
Thanksgiving family gathering
on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith
and family of Wallaceburg with
Mrs. Smith's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. George Hedgins.
Mr. and MrS. Allen Brown
(recent bride and groorn) of
Belleville and Mr. and Mrs,
David Galloway of Trenton with
Mr. and Mrs, Norman Carter
and family.
Mrs. Mina Price, Who had
been visiting in Toronto, has
returned home and had as her
Thanksgiving guests, Miss
Carol Chase of Toronto and
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Murdy
of Ititchtfier.
M. George StraSSer at Pt.
Pranks the guest of Mr. and
firs. Ralph Strasser.
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Anglican
Flowers in the chancel were
in memory of the late Francis
H. Jolliffe.
It was announced that those
wishing to attend the Bible So-
ciety meeting in the Shakes-
pearean Theatre, Stratford next
Friday, were to contact Mrs.
Clarence Haskett or the rector,
the Rev. E. O. Lancaster.
The date of the annual turkey
supper on Wednesday, October
23, was also announced.
Catholic church
At a meeting of the Catholic
Women's League of St. Pat-
rick's Church held in the old
school-room last Monday, final
plans were made for the annual
bataar and tea in the Lucan
Arena Pri. Oct. 19 at which
draWs will be made for the doll
dressed in dollar bills, &trans-
War tattle and a $5 door prize.
Wed., Oct 23
5-8 p.m.
United
Flowers Flowers in memory of the late
Francis H. Jolliffe and the late
Mr. and Mrs. Myron Culbert,
added to the Thanksgiving 'de-
coration in charge of the YPU
for the 11 o'clock service. The
guest speaker was the Rev. P.
Harold Lawson BA of London,
The pastor, the Rev, G. W.
Sach, was at Bryanston.
YPU
The YPU met at 7 pm at the
home of the president, Barbara
Park, Bill Park was in charge
of the worship SerVice assisted
by Ward HodginS.
It was decided to give the
fruit and vegetables used for
decorating the church to a needy
family.
It was voted to send for the
new study book and also id place
a poster in the church with plc-
tures and interniation regarding
the group's adopted child.
It Was dedided to have a hay-
ride party next Saturday be-
ginning at the Park farm and
Stopping at the home of Iva.
Stanley 10T I'etreslifiletitS,
The speaker was the pastel',
the Rev. G., W. gaol; who gave
an illustrated talk on his trip
to the Canadiah WeSt, during the
sunnier, He was Thankod by
Dana 'Culbert.