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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-01-07, Page 11Lucan and district news ITIOMMODEOMIDee Correspondent: Mies Una Abbott iereeteeeMeeeneeM.NeeMe. ellettel Breaks ribs in home fall Loses leg in accident changing cold remedies and talking stleout their furnaces, Winter is fine, -pp until New Year's. After that, you can give it to the Russians. In fact, if they ever Invade us, they should do it in JanuarYI Half the popu- lation is in Florida. The other half is down with the 'flu. I wouldn't even give this coun- try back to the Indians, In mid- winter. In the eirst place, they wouldn't take it. In the second, we've handed them enough burn deals in the past. It's enough to curdle your blood when you hear people duck into the coffee shop, facep gray with cold, noses running and wheezing: "Isn't that a grand winter's day," as they blow on their claw-like fingers, before wiping the steam from their specs. Seems to me that we all suffer from an advanced case of self-deception. Just because our ancestors couldn't imagine anything worse than their Irish shanties, Italian slums or Pol- ish villages and came to Canada, we think we're automatically rugged and physically fitted to endure the climate which fast- ens on us everywhere but in the South. This country, in January, is fit for jackrabbits, alcoholics, and people under the age of twelve. The sooner we realize it, and demand from the govern- ment return tickets to Florida, good for three months, the better. There's nothing I enjoy more, in the summer, than reading about the simple pleasures of oldtime winters. Sleighbells, the crunching of snow under- foot, the snapping of trees in the frost, the smiling midwinter sun on the snow, jolly gatherings ()f congenial souls about an open fireplace. Fellow who writes those stor- ies never lived where I have found myself stuck these past few winters. The sleighbells are m or e likely to be fire sirens as some poor devil sets the pipes on fire, trying to stay alive. The crunching underfoot is more likely to be your toes breaking off by the numbers, from the right. The snapping is more likely to be the roof of the back porch caving in under the snow. No self-respecting fairy would be caught dead under the January sun, which smiles at you with all the geniality of a cold fried egg. The gatherings are more likely to be melan- choly huddles of taxpayers ex- Mr. Archie Thomson, 52, who pperates a service station on Market St. underwent an eye operation in St. Joseph's Hos- pital some weeks ago and was home but still had to wear dark glasses. Last Wednesday he was visit- ing his brother George Thom- son and decided to go for a walk, before going home. He went towards Clandeboye on No. 4 Highway and somewhere near the Ausable was hit by an American car, driven by Mar- tin John Siegrist, 52 of Ret 1 Vehittmore, Mich. , The badly injured man was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital by the Haskett ambulance where it was found necessary to ampu- tate his left leg below the knee, He also suffered an injured left arm and possible internal in- juries, The latest report, is he is making satisfactory re- covery. This is the time of year when the average honest citizen, how- ever bravely lie tries to conceal it, is about as warm, lively and full of vitality as the discarded Christmas tree leaning drunk- enly against the back steps, a few morsels of tinsel fluttering from its prematurely aged frame. Prematurely aged. That's the way I feel in January. Like a woman of 35 who has had twelve children in fifteen years. As though I can't face it again. By the middle of February, of course, I'll be all cheered up, and will be going around like all the other idiots, blithely agreeing that "the days sure are stretching out, aren't they?" But right now I look upon life with the wild enthu- siasm of a man-eating tiger confronting a bowl of corn- flakes, First, and worst, part of the January miseries is that hide- ous struggle to get out of the sack. Crawling out of the warm drowsiness into the grey horror of the day is as desperate a business as any I know. There are days when I'm sure never make it, were it not for the voices demanding help with clothing and breakfast, and the total silence from the other side of the bed. Finally, having survived the first hour of the day, there's the dash for the car, a feat that ranks, in my mind, with Hillary's dash for the South Pole. Big difference is that Sir Edmund didn't leave his galoshes at the office yester- day. The Home and School Asso- ciation's activities were high- lighted by a largely attended fashion show in March and by the graduation school banquet in June, When Mrs. June Colley of Lucan was chosen "Cashier of the Year" for the 20 IGA stores, Mrs. Jack Steacy'e name was drawn as one who voted for her, and she was given a 10 minute shopping spree which netted $249.40 worth of goods. In Sept. another Luea.n employee, Mrs. Helen Dauncy, as produce oper- ator, won the title of "Queen of the Week". Many Lucan and district residents were "Dime" and "Super Bingo" winners. The Lucan fire department was called out of town for several fires, one of which left Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowerman and their 10 children homeless. In August when the old Mc- Intosh House at Birr was torn down, hidden gold was located. Boys digging on a vacant lot on Butler St. in Oct. found part of an old tomb stone. Both events created some excitement in the village. In June the women teachers of Middlesex and Oxford met in St. George's Anglican Church Thorndale, where Miss Line Abbott was honored for 40 years of service. In April Mr. and Mrs. John Harris celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary but Mr. Harris died Aug. 6. The weatherman ended the year with some kind of a record by not only giving Lucan a green Christmas but a green New Years 1965 and no snow Christ- mas week. What 1965 has in store only time will tell! Mr. Thomas England of Elizabeth St. fell gene down his steps, breaking two ribs last Thursday. He not only missed out on his New Year's celebra- tion but also on his daughter, Barbara's sixth birthday party. (She was six New Years Day.) He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital by the Haskett ambu- lance and is still there. eriggaWSPIMaggrzawraztmrxem Patio 11. January 7, 1190 Construction., treasure among year's highlights January miseries SUGAR AND SPICE Dispensed by Smiley vities in the summer, banquets and wedding receptions and a $1000 draw in the auditorium but the biggest event of the year was the Harvey Langford Day, March 28, and the unveil- ing of the "Hall of Fame". This was a real red-letter day when so many former Lucanites returned to do honor to a man who had done so much for the community and for sports. In May the CornmunityCentre was the setting for the North Middlesex's 9th Music Festival. All the churches have been active during 1964. The United Church members are finalizing plans for an addition to their church. The Pentecostal Holi- ness Church had a successful rally lately and have completed their parsonage. The Anglican Church had successful straw- berry and turkey dinners and the Parish Hall was the setting for a largely attended Middlesex County Leadership Forum last February. In the Catholic St. Patrick's Church in May, 85 members were confirmed by the Most Rev. C. Emmett Carter DD Bishop of London in an impres- sive service_ Young people brought honor to their parents and schools. Carole Davis and Bill Park won bursaries at Medway, Nancy Van Geel and Pat Whelihan won CWL bursaries, Jane Crozier, Bonnie Bobor, Margaret Hol- land, Pat Ryan, MaureenSmith, and Agnes Steegh were winners in a public speaking contest in the Legion Hall and Jane, Mar- garet, Pat and Lewis Mitchell were winners at the Biddulph School contest. But men also won honors. Cecil Robb, local State Farm representative, won the Bell- ringers reward. Ron Crozier was one of three Canadian jour- nalists chosen to tour Germany as a guest of the West German Government. Frank Hardy was honored at the Norden Restaur- ant as one of the five origina- tors of the CHU (Canadian Hom- ing Union) and for his 16 years of service as president and Jim Murphy CPR brakeman, who Oct. 1 made an heroic effort to save the life of two and a half year old David Homier of Lon- don. Clandeboye man has fingers hurt Mrs. A. Isaac Biddulph native Mrs. Alma Isaac, 84, died Saturday, Jan. 2 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roland Hod- gins of Lobo Township, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Isaac was the former Annie Alma Hodgins, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hodgins and, was raised on con- cession 4 Biddulph, about five miles north of Lucan. After her marriage to Mr. Will Isaac she lived on Concession 2 Biddulph, until his death in 1958 when she moved to Water St., Lucan but owing to ill-health she was taken to the home of her daughter, three years ago, where she passed away Saturday. She was a member of the United Church at Centralia and had many relatives and friends in the Lucan and Centralia dis- tricts. She is survived by two sons and two daughters, Alton Isaac of McGillivray Township, Bruce Isaac of Biddulph Township, 011ie (Mrs. Roland Hodgins) of Lobo Township and Miss Reta Isaac who has been living with her sister and assisting in the care of her mother, also eight grandchildren and 16 g r e at grandchildren. Funeral services were con- ducted by Rev. Duncan Guest of Centralia UC Tuesday, Janu- ary 5 at the Murdy funeral home, Lucan. Interment was in St. James cemetery, Clande- boye. Pallbearers were John, Bill and Terry Hodgins, Carl and Gerald Isaac and Donald Cor- man. Hang on That's probably what the chap at the top of this pyramid was saying to his cohorts when the senior boys at the Biddulph school put on a gymnastic exhi- bition at the recent Christmas program. VCIIIIRCH NOT Sin By MRS. J. H. PATON CLANDEBOYE Mr. Gerald Millson of the village had anaccidentSaturday morning on his way to work in London. As he was leaving home he slipped on the steps which were covered with ice. Dr. Merdith of Ilderton at St. Joseph's Hospital found two fingers and a bone in the back of his left hand broken. Former resident hurt in accident M. Mark Hodgins '72, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hodgins, who was raised on Con. 2 Biddulph, just north of Lucan was involved in a car accident Wednesday evening. Mr. Hodgins, a resident of the Dearness Horne, was cross- ing King St., when he was hit by a car driven by Allen A. Rulton of 1607 Gore Road. He sustained hip and head injuries but is making satisfactory re- covery in Victoria Hospital. Girls take tour of printing .plant Mrs. Murray Hodgins, leader of the Lucan-Clandeboye CGIT was disappointed that ill-health prevented her accompanying the girls on the tour of The London Free Press, Printing & Litho- graphic, and Farmers Advocate buildings last Tuesday. How- ever Mrs. Ron Crozier and Mrs. J. W. Smith came to her assist- ance and accompanied the 30 members and guests, leaving Lucan at 1:30 pm by bus. Mrs. Joe Linden of Denfield has been spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. Joe Carter and family. Mr. & Mrs. Alan Hill, Eliza- beth, Nancy, David and Susan spent Christmas with Mrs. Hill's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Erwin Scott at Lucan. Mrs. Scott had been ill but was able to leave the hospital that after- noon. Sunday the Hill family joined with Mr. Hill's family when his brother, Mr. Douglas W. Hill entertained in London. Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Paton, William Allwright, Mr. & Mrs. Clare Paton, Jimmy and Dar- lene of Lucan were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Logan and Myrna, Thorndale, Satur- day. Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Cob- leigh, Mr. & Mrs. Clare Paton, Jimmy and Darlene of Lucan called on the Paton family, Friday evening. ANGLICAN At the 11 o'clock service Sunday, the Rev. E. 0. Lan- caster baptized Robert Daniel Avery, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Clarence Avery, and Julie Ann Avery daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jam es D. Avery. The godparents of the former were Mr. and Mrs. James Avery and the godparents of the latter were Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Avery. As we stand upon the threshold of the New Year /65, Let us paupe for justamoment, as I once agein do strive To recall the Lucan highlights, as I oft have done before, And outline the village doings, which transpired in /64. Building activity was again brisk in the village with the C. H. Lewis and J. B. Ready $200,000 Shillelagh Motor Motel in the lead. This 200 x 70 build- ing, being constructed by Shantz-Hicks Ltd. of Kitchener, is nearing completion. It will contain 10 motel units, cocktail lounge, dining lounge and con- vention hall. A $35,273 two room addition was built by Frank Van Bussel to St. Patrick's Separate School and opened Sept. 1, Near Elgin- field a site was chosen for a $36,000,000 observatory. There were eight bids for the building of Lucan's sewers and the contract let and approved to Frank Van Bussel, the lowest bidder. Two new houses were built by the Ryerson Construction Co. on Butler St. for George Young and Robert Jenkins and two on Langford drive, built by the T. & J. Construction Co. and purchased by J. 13. Ready and Richard Gledhill. Extensive alterations and repairs were made on the IOOF apartment and on the duplexing of the J. S. Radcliffe residence. The Lucan Branch of the Canadian Legion was active in 1964. The members installed a much needed five foot cement walk from Market St. to the Legion Hall, a 15 foot gravel walk from Market St. to Duchess St. with facilities for the park- ing of from 40-50 cars and inside was erected a trophy wall. In November a dinner was catered for 100 veterans from Ailsa Craig and Ilderton and also catered to a number of weddings and held their week- ly bingos. A public speaking contest was sponsored by the Legion in October. The Lucan Lions held a suc- cessful turkey bingo in Decem- ber and dances each month. They also assisted the Legion and other organizations in stag- ing a largely attended firework display at the rear of the arena in May. Cubs and Scouts were active with several tours and outings including the Bell Telephone. Cub leader F/S Wm. Moody was honored by Governor Gen- eral of Canada, Paul Steacy and Jim McIntosh received the Queen's Badge, the highest hon- or in Youth Movement. Members of the WI held two successful tours. In June they visited the John Boshart Fur- niture Store at Seaforth and the Eisenbach's Museum at Grand Bend and in November they toured the Salvation Army Vil- lage in London. May 20 the 61st Annual North Middlesex meet- ing was held in the Community Centre here. The Lucan Arena was a busy spot all year, hockey in winter, swimming and playground acti- Elginfield native dies in Detroit Zechariah A. Mcllhargey, '70, died in Mount Carmel Hospital, Detroit, Dec. 3, after a short illness. Requiem High Mass was sung in the Precious Blood church, Dec. 5, with interment in the Holy Sepulchre, Detroit, Pall- bearers included Jack Moir, Al Quigley, Arthur Carrigan, Jo- seph Ryan, Jack Dorsey and Stephen Dorsey. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Dewan of London, one son Edward of the American Navy, two daughters Mary (Mrs. Chester Pas) and Patricia (Mrs. Andrew Jasina) both of Detroit, three sisters, Mrs. Patrick Heenan, Lucan, Mrs. Thomas Ryan, Dublin, Mrs. James Dewan, Ilderton and one brother William McIl- hargey, Lucan. Mr. Mcllhargey son of the late Zechariah Mcllhargey and Ann Sweeney, spent his early life farming near Elginfield. Thirty-six years ago he learned the meat cutting business in London for a year and then settled in Detroit where he lived until his death. Mr. Mcllhargey has many relatives in and around Lucan, some of whom attended the fu- neral service. LARGE FAMILY DINNER Probably one of the largest Lucan family gatherings was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hardy, when 46 members of their family en- joyed dinner together Christ- mas evening. Those who could not be present, visited the home either the daybefore Christmas or the day after. Treasure Chest Lucan Personal Items egg.stmmh=mmemenzalmisommum,,,,,,mvamommannammaiszassoommtm Lucan's Gift Shop Mrs. J. S. Radcliffe 227-4792 Lucan UNITED CHURCH Sunday evening 17 members of the Lucan-Clandeboye Hi C met in the schoolroom when Don Coughlin led in the worship service and also a game. He was assisted in the former, by Dale Frogs. The theme of the meeting was "Money isn't everything". Mrs. Ivan Hearn took the last chapter of the study book on Trinidad. At the next meeting the study of Brazil will begin. A sleigh ride party was plan- ned to be held next Saturday at the home of Leroy Maguire. The lunch committee was, William and Barbara lark, Randy Paul and Jacque Tuinhof. A communion service was held at the 11 o'clock church service when one new member, Mrs. Jane Somerville was en- rolled. 110111111111110111111111111111 PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS With the pastor, Rev. John Sexton, still on vacation in North Carolina the Rev. Ed. Corner of Parkhill was in charge of the morning service and the Rev. Leeland Neunschwandet of Lone - doe at the evening service. BANK OF MONTREAL PERSONALS Mr. & Mrs. Harry Murless visited Mr. & Mrs. Albert Bloye in St. Thomas Sunday. Mr. Wesley Callcutt returned December 31 to the home of his father-in-law, Mr. Peter Mol- nar, RR 1 Clandeboye, after being hospitalized for a couple of weeks at St. Joseph's Hospital London. Mr. Eugene Bice of Windsor spent the holidays with his sis- ter, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cough- lin and family. Mr. & Mrs. Joe Cunningham of London spent a few days last week with Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Cunningham. Mrs. Harry Murless of the village is a patient in St. Jo- seph's Hospital, London. Mr. & Mrs. David Newman of London spent Christmas with the latter's parents, Mr. & Mrs. David Kestle, Mr, & Mrs. Kestle and Janis and Mr. & Mrs. Newman spent the week- end with the former's sister, Mr. & Mrs. Bert Sharon, River- side. Mr. & Mrs. Rea Neil were guests Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Ansley Neil, Exeter, and their daughter and son-in-law, Cpl & Mrs. Stewart Adkins,• whb spent Christmas with Mrs. Adkins' parents. Other guests were Mr. & Mrs. Rea Adams, Lon- don and Mr. & Mrs. Alton Neil and Donald, Whalen. Mr. & Mrs. Murray Abbott and Mr. & Mrs. Don Abbott and family were Saturday guests of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mugford. Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Hunter of Seaforth were Monday guests of Mrs. John Casey. Dr. & Mrs. Marvin Srnout and family and Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Atkinson and family of London were New Years guests of Mrs. Wes Atkinson. Seventeen members of the Park family spent New Years with Mr. & Mrs. H. B. Lang- ford. The bookmobile will visit the Lucan library Jan. 13. Mr. & Mrs. Norman Hankala of Detroit and Mrs. Ethel Kerr of Exeter have returned home after holidaying with Mr. & Mrs. Aljoe Culbert. Mrs. Wes Hodgins has re- turned from a few days visit in St. Thomas where she was the guest of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Hodgins. Her granddaughter Shirley, returned with her to spend part of her holidays in Lucan. Jane and Dianne Corbett, daughters of Mr. & Mrs. C. P. Corbett spent part of their va- cation with their aunts and uncles, the former with Dr. & Mrs. Robert Coates of Lon- don and the latter with Mr. & Mrs. Don Hodgins of Ilderton. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Steacy and family were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wendt, Oshawa. Mr. & Mrs. Veen Badgley of Kinder Mich. were weekend gueste of Mr. & Mts. Roy Hamilton. My Sincere Thanks an puts many of the things you want within your reach in 1965 Bring all your personal credit needs' under one roof r` Voters of Biddulph Township I wish to take this opportunity to thank all those who voted on Monday. Special thaeks to those who worked and voted on my behalf. Jim Ryan LOW-COST LIFE-INSURM LOANS Available at your neighbourhood 8 of M branch Penny Emery, 14-month-old daughter, of Mr. & Mrs. Thos. Emery Jr., of William St. who broke her thigh bone when she fell out of her high chair Dec. 1, was brought home from St. Joseph's Hospital Sunday. Mrs. Eva Henson received word RI the death of her nephew, David Heker of England Dec. 25. Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Cantelon have returned from a week's visit with Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Cantelon of West Lorne and had a week's visit from their other son Mr. J. W. Cantelon of Vic- toria, on his way to Montreal. He was joined by the Cantelons from West Lorne for a family New Years' celebration. Mrs. Charles Corbett who has resigned as Kindergarten teacher was presented with a gift by the staff, Mr. Roy Neil, son of the late Mr. & Mrs. F. H. Neil for- merly of Lucan, has Sold his large estate at Escondido, Cal. and has moved to 265 Plymouth Dr. Vista, Cal. Mr. & Mrs. Art Bell and family have returned to Isling- ton, after spending last Thurs. with Mr. & Mrs. George Thomp- son and New Years with Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Lewis. Mr. Fred Vyse and family have rented the home of Mr. Joint Park on William St. Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Armitage and Sheila were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs. Hess Schram of Arkona. Mrs. Jane Somerville attend- ed the Shipley-Somerville wed- ding in the St. Marye United Church Wed. Dec. 30. From the wedding she went on to Atwood to spend New Yea.ifs with her daughter, Mrs. R. 0. Spence and family. Mrs. Erwin Scott was the lucky Winner of the free per- manent at Joyce's Beauty Salon. Mr. Wm. Lanibett of lider- ton and Mrs. W. J. McFalle of Luau were Sunday guests of Mrs. Henry Hodgins and Mrs. Mervin Elston Of Biddulph Wee a Monday Vest. Exeter Breech: CHARLES SMITH, Mgr. Offices also ar Centralia, Crediron, bashwood, Grand Bend, Hensall, Lucair, Zurich The "cats" were jumpin' at Biddulph show These '"Alley Cats" provided one of the Many interesting numbers on the Christmas concert program at the Biddulph central school recently. The girls from the left are: thine Hardy, Elisabeth Revingtoni Prances Elson and Linda }lardy, A capacity crowd viewed the show., NEW YEARS VISITORS Mr. & Mrs. Fred Windsor and family with Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Windsor of Ailsa Craig. Mr. & Mrs. John Woods and Terry with Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jenkins. Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Holmes of Sparta with Mr. & Mts. Jim Avery. Mr. & Mrs. W. W. Garrett and Jack and Mr. & Mrs. Don McTaggart, London with Mrs. Bob Coleman. Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Has- kett and family with Mr. & Mrs. George Armitt of Lon- don. Mr, & Mrs. Stuart Crozier of Coppercliff, with Mr. & Mrs. Iton Crozier. Mr. & Mrs. Laverne Allieon and Earl and Mr. & Mrs. Fred Allison and Jeffery of Park- hill with Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Morley. Mrs. A. Priee with Miss Ruth Petersen and Miss Violet Saunders of London. Mrs. J. R. Murray arid Mr. Robert Murray and Mr. & Mrs. Harold Coursey with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Murray of Londen. Mr. & Mrs. Norman Schell and family with Mr. & Mrs. P r es to n Holmes of Shake- speare at noon and with Mr. & Mrs. R. O, Spence of Atwood at night. & Mre. Leon Bandola of London with Mr. & Mrs. Thies. Emery Sr. Mr. & Mts. JIM Davis and family with Mr, & Mrs. Carl Cowing of Bluevale. Miss Marilyn Brownlee of Ottawa, with her father, Mr. Wm. Brownlee. Mr, & Mts. Evan Hodgins of LUcan and Mr. & Mrs. Tom Triebner of Exeter with Mr. Ed. FitzsimMons of Thorndale. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hardy celebrated their 48th wedditig anniversary in their home Sue- day. Many of their family collect id offer congratulations. John William Bryan to the citizens of .Biddulph Township. Maley thanks to my electors of Biddulph and to all who assisted in my election to the township council. The trust that you have placed in me is greatly appreciated and I shall endeavour to properly represent all the people of the town- ship. Granton Family Finance MY INK DI Bo 111 r