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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-04-01, Page 15UlIC TRUCKS ENCINEFRINC LEADERSHIP SCOTT'S ELEVATOR LTD. 227.4479 LUCAN Barley Acreage Contracts Wanted For Quick Cash Returns Seed and Fertilizer Supplied COMPETITIVE PRICES ON FERTILIZER SEED OATS BARLEY and SPRING WHEAT All Varieties and Grades Fencing, Cement and Building Materials Bring all your personal credit needs' under one roof 11 LOW-COST LIFE-INSURED LOANS Exeter Branch: CHARLES SMITH, Mgr. Offices also al Centralia, Crediton, Dash wood, Grand Bend, Hensall, Lucan, Zurich VeriagdSran11121101110werrM:iisate=igangaiaZaT.V.AMNIXti: Page 13 April 1, 1965 SUGAR AND SPICE Dispensed by Smiley own, and sometimes they drive me right up the wall, across the ceiling, and down the other side. I teach about 140 of them daily, and there are days when I coul. go into class with a tommy gun and mow them all down. But they're people. And it I have to associate with people,' think I'd as soon associate with them as :91 any other class of the specieS. Lucan and district news Don't knock the teens Phone 217,4255 Correspondent: Miss 1.1na Abbott Aisxm=2==621.11.10:4=4111M1i11EMMUillle"KIEMmanommommagsmom Puts the things you want within your reach Large crowd sees new spring styles I A capacity crowd filled the community Memorial Centre, last Tuesday evening, when the Home and School Association sponsored a "Young Canada" children's fashion show. president Mrs. J. W. Lock- yer extended a welcome and introduced the commentator, Mrs. Allen Cohen and her as- Junior Farmers elect The installation of officers took place at the annual banquet staged by the Lucan Junior Farmers last week. Guest speaker was Don Pettigrew of the OPP, now of Thedford. His theme was "Keep Young at Heart". The officers installed are pictured above and include from the left: Edna Ryan, secretary; Harvey Railings, treasurer; Elizabeth Riddell, vice-president; Bob Hodgins, president; Patricia Hodgson, press reporter; Clarke Railings, past president. Municipal officials enjoy discussions Shamrock tea to be renamed At the meeting of the Lucan- Clandeboye CGIT last Monday evening the Saturday Shamrock Tea was evaluated, and it was decided In 1966 to hold the an- nual tea the first Saturday in May, and call it a "May Day Tea". The worship service was led by Janis Freeman. For the Mis- sion Study, Sherry Fisher re- ported on education and Helen Shipway on the activities of TGIT (Trinidad Girls in Train- ing). The leader, Mrs. M urr a y Hodgins read excerpts from a report to the Board of World Missions regarding the con- stitution for Trinidad and To- bago. This was followed by dis- cussion groups, Jr. L e ad e r Louise Cochrane taking the ju- niors and Mrs. Hodgins, the seniors. The balance of the evening was spent in practising for the Friday night anniversary program. SANDRA KLOSS • . . steals the show SAPS' RUNNIN' After waiting for weeks Lu- can's largest producer of maple syrup, Mr. Harold Corbett fi- nally tapped over 1000 trees Monday March 29. Another small producer tapped March 9 but reports the run up to date has been very poor. What they have is too much of it, Terribly sheltered, he says. NOnsense. We try to shelter them from the sordid, the harm- ful, the evil, as we see them. But the only teenager who is sheltered in this age is a kid who lives in a trapper's shack in the wilderness with two maiden aunts, and is kept chained to his bed until he's 20. They're a lot less sheltered than I was at that age, and a lot better able to cope with reality, as a result. Terribly staid, he says. Pop- pycock. They're conformists, I'll admit, as far as fads and fashions go. But I scarcely think I'd call those writhing, scream- ing masses at a Beetle show staid. They're almost as unstaid as their old ladies were, swoon— ing over Sinatra. or their gran- nies, wilting over Bing Crosby. Terribly sad, he says. Balo- ney. Admitted, they can be deep- ly touched, because the hearts are not yet hardened. They can be terribly sad, sometimes. But they can be wildly exultant, too. How long is it since you've been truly joyful, Jack? The kids are much more human, emotionally, than adults, be- cause they have not learned those grown-up horrors: the control, the stiff upper lip, the smothering of the flame. And he claims they are emp- ty. Empty of what? Dishonesty, greed, self -delusion, cruelty, selfishness, ruthlessness? I'm afraid he's right. But they are full of a lot of things that have pretty well gone out of style with adults: pity, love, joy, fun, unselfishness, honesty, ideal- ism, loyalty. Don't worry, I'm not soft on teenagers. I have two of my The Biddulph Council and Lu- can Council were hosts last Wednesday in the Legion Hall for the 18th annual meeting of the Middlesex Municipal As- sociation. Reeve Wilson Hod- gins and Reeve Ivan Hearn ex- tended greetings from the township and village. Robert Quick of the County Assessing Commission, spoke on assessments. Stan McDon- ald, superintendent of Strath- mere Lodge, Strathroy, gave a report that the cost of opera- tion of the lodge for the Middle- sex taxpayers amounted to about $21,000 for 1964. Frank Cowan spoke on Municipal Insurance, A columnist on a big city daily recently fired a salvo at high school students. The intrepid journalist gave them both barrels, with no holds barred, as an Irishman might put it. He had been speaking to groups of high school students from middle and upper-income homes. He took a very dim view of the kids, suggesting that: they haven't learned manners, have no sense of adventure, are terribly sheltered, terribly staid, terribly sad, and empty. I'm sorry he received this impression of today's youth. It is not at all the one I have re- ceived in five years as a high school teacher, and sever al years as a parent of teenagers. In the same column, he man- aged to convey the idea that he was none of those things of which he accused the students, that he was, in fact, a hell of a fella who had lived life to the full. Let's face the charges, one by one. Bad manners. My personal experience is that their man- ners, on the whole, are better than those of their parents. They can be cruel, when they are thoughtless, but generally, they are more sensitive to the feel- ings of others than are adults. No sense of adventure? He's all wet. One of my students headed across the continent on a bicycle. Others plan to go to Af- rica or Asia for the Peace Corps. Another swiped his old man's car, picked up two side- kicks, and took off for Mexico. My own son ran away last sum- mer and hitch-hiked to Quebec, after I'd expressly forbidden such a jaunt. From every direction come wails of alarm that students will try anything: hot cars, drinks, drugs, sex. And this man says they've no sense of adventure! BANK OF MONTREAL) Familq Finance 10 '1'3: Plan Former resident marks 94th year sistants, Mrs. Daisy Taylor and Mrs. Jean Brooke, who looked after the dressing of the young models, with the help of past president Mrs. James Freeman. Seldom, if ever, did the audi- torium look more attractive, thanks to the originality of Mrs. J. W. Smith, assisted by Mrs. Clarence Haskett. Models who paraded through the arch, across the stage and down through the auditorium were Joan Lockyer, Billy God- dard, Brenda Haskett, Sandra Kloss, Paul Wraith, Ricky Freeman, Catherine Hearn, Jeffery Young, Julie Henderson, Maureen Smith, Mike Culbert, Janis Freeman, Bob Skolly and Dennis Wraith. Professional models would have received no bigger hand of applause, than did these child- ren, but probably most onlook- ers would agree that little three year old Sandra Kloss really stole the show. During the evening door prizes were presented to Karen Dupuis, Mrs. Frank Jolliffe, Nancy Hardy, Mrs. Morris Cob- leigh and Heather Davis, by small Marie Blondell dressed as an Easter bunny. Mrs. Leroy Revington, won the "Young C an- ada" $5 voucher. After the show the following senior girls, bedecked with colorful aprons and caps (also made by Mrs. Smith), served refreshments, Daisy Cobleigh, Marline Butler, Kathy Arnold, Jane Corbett, Joyce Butler, Bonny Bobor, Betty Park, Marie Cochrane, Sherry Fisher, Lori Crudge, Jane Hodgson, Mar- garet Holland and Leslie Carl- ing. Trinity Anglican Church and the WA. Her fresh youthful appear- ance belies her 94 years. LUCAN SEWERS PROGRESSING Lucan sewers, running be- tween Main and Butler St. and Main and Market St. are now within sight of Beech St. Last week a huge tree back of Mrs. H. Theander's house was removed. Reeve Ivan Hearn reports the contractor is mak- ing satisfactory progress. Father, daughter get confirmation Mr. Ralph Smith and daughter Bette Jean Smith of Wallace- burg formerly of Lucan were among those confirmed by Bish- op Luxton in St. James Angli- can Church, Wallaceburg Sun- day March 21. Lucanites attending the ser- vice, were Mrs. George Hod- gins, (Bette Jean's grandmoth- er) Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hod- gins and Mrs. Charles Haggar. W. S. McKay of St. Thomas, editor of the "Municipal World", led in a question and answer period and Neil Olde MP for Middlesex South, brought greetings from the On- tario Government. Hector Sutherland, incoming president, extended an invita- tion to hold the 1966 meeting in Carodoc. Mr. Sutherland suc- ceeds Fred Heaman of Mc- Gillivray Township. Other officers include, Vice- presidents, Wilbert Pretty, Mesa Township and James Stewart, Lobo Township; execu- tive members, Campbell Mac- Kinlay, Strathroy; Jack Hunt, Dorchester; Morton Turnbull, Parkhill; Denzil Patterson, West Nissouri; Clarence Fong- er, Delaware Township; county treasurer Derek Newton is treasurer and County Cler k Harold Eastman is secretary. Following the meeting in the Legion Hall all moved up to the Community Memorial Cen- tre, where 160 sat down to a banquet, prepared by the Arena Ladies. Warden Ivan Hearn was MC for a program which con- sisted of musical numbers by Walter Feasey of Strathroy, greetings by Keith Riddell and Sandy Forsyth (the new agri- cultural representative). The guest speaker was the Rev. E. 0. Lancaster of Holy Trinity Church, Lucan, who spoke on the theme, "Our Com- mon Task". He enlarged on the relationship of C h u r c h and State. Mrs. M. Breen dies in Detroit Mrs. Mae Breen, 86, died in Carmal Hall, Detroit, Monday March 22. Mrs. Breen was the former Mae Whalen, wife of the late Patrick Breen, She was a na- tive of Biddulph Township but for a number of years had been living in Detroit. Her only survivors are two nephews Raymond and Harold Whalen, both of Michigan. A brother Joseph P. Whalen pre- y deceased her. The body rested at the J. A. Desantis funeral home, Detroit, until Tuesday evening when it was brought to the C. Haskett & Son funeral home, Lucan. Requiem high mass was sung at St. Patrick's Church, Bid- dulph Wednesday morning and interment was in St. Patrick's cemetery. Pallbearers included, Frank Harrigan, James Dewan, Mike Blake, Leo Markin, Charles Carrigan and Joe Nagle. Play helps highlight CGIT anniversary In 1962 Mrs. Murray Hodgins took over and is still leader. She is assisted by two junior leaders, Louise Cochrane and Betty Ann Lewis. Many adults, who attended the program Friday night felt they had missed a lot in never having been a CGIT member. The Rev. G. W. Sach, who opened the program with pray- er, also accompanied the young soloists. Rev. E. 0. Lancaster closed with prayer. Betty Ann Lewis and her sis- ter Helen took up the collection which together with a donation, amounted to $26. This will be presented to the building fund committee. See how GMC's Engineering Leadership makes HANDI-VAN the ideal combination of carrying capacity, loadspace and power. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION A family gathering of 18 was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wes Hickson Sunday in honour of Mrs. Hickson's birth- day and that of her mother- in-law Mrs. Robert Hickson of London. Other guests included Mr. Robert Hickson, Mr. and Mrs. Don Riley of Stratford, Mr. James Bryce of Watford and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hickson of London. MISS IDA PORTE . . . 94 years old Miss Ida Porte, formerly of Lucan, now of Richmond Hill, celebrated her 94th birthday Sunday March 21. A number of her Toronto relatives and friends called to offer con- gratulations and to extend best wishes, Miss Porte is still enjoying good health and able to be out each day, Miss Porte's father and brother Fred were postmasters in Lucan for years. After their death she carried on until Mr. Char les Haggar took over. About four years ago she went to Toronto for an eye operation and sold her home and office building to the Village of Lucan for council chambers and a hydro building, Mr. E d war d Unger also has his law office on the ground floor. The up- stairs was converted into an apartment for Constable A. E. Cowan. For a number of years Miss Porte's niece, the late Mrs. Helen Watson and son Bruce, lived with her. While in Lucan Miss Porte was a faithful member of Holy Report winners in area euchre Personals Last Monday evening, 20 members of the Medway Euchre Club, met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Hodgins, for their regular euchre game. High score prizes went to Mrs. Otto Daley and Mr. W. J. Stanley; lone hand prizes to Mrs. W. J. Stanley and Mr. Austin Hobbs and low score prizes to Mrs. Earl Middle- ton and Mr. Chester McComb. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Summers Tuesday even- ing April 6. Announcing! 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The main feature was a play entitled "All in the Family", which depicted the history of the CGIT in an interesting story form. The girls participating in the play were MarilynHearn, Nancy Park, Jane Crozier, Bon- ny Bobor, Betty Park, Judy Coughlin, Wendy Cronkite, Jane Corbett and Heather Froats. Other girls assisting in the prograni were soloists, Leslie Carling, Kathy Arnold and Janis Freeman, pianists, Nancy Hardy, Judy Coughlin and a piano duet by Marilyn Hearn and Betty Park. Louise Cochrane, junior leader, was MC for the first half of the program and Mari- lyn Hearn, president, for the second half. The former gave a concise account of the CGIT history in Liman, naming a number of the first members and leaders. Mrs. George Paul and Mrs. M. 0. Smith were Lucan's first Joint leaders in 1938. They were followed by Mrs. StanleyJohn- ston, Mrs. T. A. Watson and Mrs. J. W. Moore, Then it was dropped for a time but in 1946 it was reorganized and for the next two years was led by Mrs. Dave Park and Mrs. H. B. Langford. From 1949 to 1951 MrS. Jack Ryan and Mrs. Harold Hardy, took over. They were succeeded by Mrs. Charles Corbett and Mrs. Zoli Veres for 1952. Mrs. 3. 0. Anderson and Miss Muriel Carling followed for 1953 and the latter and Mrs. Bert Ro- berts for 1954. Mrs. Art Black and Mrs. Bert Roberts were leaders for 1955 and Mrs. G. E. Nicholson and Mrs, John McLean for 1956. For 1957 and 58 Mrs. Char- les Sovereign and Mrs. G. E. Nicholson were the leaders. They were followed from 1959 to 1961 by Miss Betty McIn- tyre and Mrs. Roger Heath. Mr. & Mrs. Murray Hodgins have received word that their son Ward, who is attending the University of Guelph, has re- ceived his bronze medallion, life-saving medal. One Lucanite reported seeing a robin Sunday so surely Spring must be just around the corner but Old Man Winter is still here. Mr. & Mrs. R. 0. Spence and Donald of Atwood and Mrs. Mac Spence of Granton were Sunday guests of Mrs. Jane Somerville. Miss Doreen Wills of London visited Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Armi- tage and accompanied by Mar- garet Armitage visited Mr. & Mrs. Laverne Allison of West McGillivray in the afternoon. Mrs. Cecil Neil is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital. Miss Flo Chown of St. Thomas was a weekend guest of her sister Miss Reta Chown. Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Abbott included Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Davis of London and Mr. & Mrs. Allan Tindall of Wiarton. Mr. & Mrs. Don McTaggart of London were Monday guests of Mrs. Bob Coleman and Mrs. Whitney Coates of Exeter was a Thursday guest. Mr. Carl Banting of Kapus- kasing was a weekend guest of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Gor- don Banting. Bobbie Arnold, son of Mr. & Mrs. Jack Arnold, who was a patient in Victoria Hospital, is able to be back to Medway. Mrs. Will Haskett returned home Sunday after a two week visit with her son, Mr. Art Haskett and family of Toronto. Lucan IGA had no lucky winners last week but Mrs. Mabel Ryan won the electric tooth brush in the draw from the winners of the previous week. Miss Doris Wood of Toronto was a guest of Mr. & Mrs. Don Abbott last weekend. Mrs. William Berryhill of Market St., is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jenkins, were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs. John Woods and family of London. Friday 30 members of the Medway Band, staged a pro- gram at the Lucan P ublic School. Mrs. Edgar Viau of Cen- tralia and Mrs. Leon Bandola of London were Sunday guests of M. & Mrs. Tom Emery. Mr. & WS: Jack Watkins of LOndon Were Wednesday guests of Mr. & Mrs. prank Hardy. Rudy Engel Photo - Studio Portraits Weddings Child Studies Family Groups Passport Photos Lucan Phone 227-4756 With 211 cu. ft. of loadspace, bulky goods can be moved with ease. 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