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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-12-16, Page 18Page 18 Times-Advocate, December 16, 196S Lucan and district news fervent pledges to keep it simple, the holiday season seems to begin earlier, grow more garish, and finally turn into a three-ring circus befere the last stocking is hung. While we all deplore the ex-, pense and exhaustion involved, we are all ardent players of that great North American game known as "Needle Your Neigh- bor." That's why the simple little candle in the window has evolved into that hideeus phantasmagoria of colored lights all over the frent of the house. That's why the few,sprigs of evergreen over the mantel have evolved into a liv- ing-room resembling a spruce swamp. Buy Christmas Seals [ Treasure Chest ,. ---,.. ., / /X= s Shoppers Look no more A wonderful i selection At this store Lucan's Gift Shop Mrs. J. 6. 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Minister of Labour for Ontario Minister Of Labour for Canada 3525 A Lost orders, postponed expansion, loss of profits, costly equipment idle—it all can happen through the lack of skilled workers. To help you develop the skilled people you need, The Ontario Department of Labour has introduced O.J.T.—On-the-Job Training, a plan combining Apprenticeship Training and Short-Term Training ... an extensive program of financial and technical assistance. Find out now about O.J.T. I ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR United Church Women elect 1966 officers Correspondent: Misr ',ins Abbott Thursday evening 27 members of the UCW met in the c hu r c h basement for a pot-luck supper, followed by election of officers. Mrs. Murray Hodgins assisted by Mrs. Jim Lockyer led in the worship service. Mrs. Erie Young of the no- minating committee presented the slate of officers for 1966. President is Mrs. Charles So- vereign; vice presidents, Mrs. Robert Stutt, Mrs. George Car- penter; secretary, Mrs. Sheridan Revington; assistant, Mrs. Bert Thompson; treasurer, Mrs'..Rog- er Heath; leadership develop- ment, Mrs. George Paul; Chris- tian Citizenship, Mrs. Dave Park; program, Mrs. Orville Jones; social functions, Mrs. T. A. Wat- son; assistant, Mrs. Jack Lankin. Finance, Mrs. C. H. George; Community Friendship, Mrs. Ce- cil Robb; Christian Education, Mrs. Ivan Hearn; assistant, Mrs. Explorers hold party Friday night 38 Lucan-Clande- boye Explorers and four coun- sellors met at the church to go carol singing to 14 shut-ins and to present each with a pie-plate paper holder gift. The girls were divided into two groups, with two counsellors accompanying each group. On returning to the church the film "When the littlest camel knelt", was shown, followed by games and refreshments. Service for Mary Hodgson Miss Mary Edith Hodgson, 22, of McGillivray Township passed away in Cedar Springs Hospital, Monday, Dec. 6. The body rested in the Murdy Funeral Home, Lucan, until 2 pm Thursday, Dec. 9, when the Rev. John Davies of the Ailsa Craig United Church conducted funeral services. Interment was in Ebenezer Cemetery, McGill- ivray Township. Pall-bearers included Messrs. Wesley and Paul Hodgson, John and Howard Patterson, Sandy Thompson and Stan Dixon. Besides her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hodgson, she is survived by one brother and two sisters, George, Patricia and Catherine Hodgson, all at home in McGillivray Township, also her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Hodgson of Alice St. Lucan and Mr. George Thompson of Parkhill. Nomination set for .Biddulph At the meeting of the Biddulph council here last Tuesday, nom- ination day was set for Monday, Dec. 27. Nominations will be accepted from 1 to 2 pm followed by a regular meeting. There will be nomination for reeve, four councillors and one public school trustee for the Biddulph Central (for 2 year term). If an election is necessary it will be held Monday, Jan. 3, 1966. Another meeting will be held Wednesday, Dec. 15 to wind up the financial business for the year. Edward Melanson; flowers, Mrs. H. B. Langford; literature,Mrs. George Carpenter; stewarship & recruiting, Mrs. Stewart Park; membership, Mrs. John Park; Supply and social assistance, Mrs. Owen Saward; assistant, Mrs. Wes Hodgins; auditors, Mrs. H, B. Langford and Mrs. Jack Lankin; pianist, Mrs. H. B. Langford; nominating committee, Mrs. Stewart Park and Mrs. Ro- bert Stutt; afternoon unit leaders, Mrs. Murray Hodgins, Mrs. Dun- can McPhee; evening unit lead- ers, Mrs. Robert Stutt, Mrs. Ross McRoberts. Owing to the lateness of the hour the Christmas panel had to be omitted. CGIT The meeting of the Lucan- Clandeboye CGIT in the United Church schoolroom last Tuesday evening began with a craft period when snowmen from absorbent cotton were made for patients at Thameswood Lodge. It was decided there would bp no pre Christmas party this year but there would be a tour of Silverwood's Dairy during the Christmas holidays. The date chosen was Thursday, Dec. 30. The trip will also include a matinee and dinner at Simpson's. The leader, Mrs. Murray Hod- gins explained the meaning of the vesper service and also showed samples of articles which could be made from felt for the gift cupboard at Thameswood Lodge. The members decided to attempt this project after the New Year. The presentation of the lanyard ceremony was conducted by Pre- sident Nancy Park and Mrs. Hod- gins for Wendy Cronkite and Pat- ricia Smith. The worship service, based on the meaning of the Advent can- dles, was takenby Maureen Smith and Lori Crudge. CGIT annual vesper service The Lucan-Clandeboye CGIT held their impressive National Christmas Vesper Service in the Church, Sunday evening. Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, CGIT and Hi C sat in groups in the centre section of the church. President Nancy Park and past president Marilyn Hearn — both Sr. girls, were the first and second leaders. The c a ndl B- lighters were Heather Froats, Roberta Cochrane, Daisy Cob- leigh, Marie Cochrane and Wendy Cronkite. The theme of this year's ser- vice was "Emmanuel — God with us." The senior choir led in the music. Helen Shipway and Leslie Carl- ing were ushers and Jane Corbett, Janyce Grose, Joan and Helen Lewis took up the collection. Medway euchre Last Wednesday night 18 mem- bers of the Medway Euchre Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lewis. High score prizes went to Mrs. Cliff McRoberts arid Mr. Wilbert Stanley, lone hand prizes to Mrs. Otto Daley and Mr, Austin Hobbs and low score prizes to Mrs. V. Nixon and Mrs. Cliff McRoberts. The next euchre will not be held till Jan. 10 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Daley. SUGAR AND SPICE Dispensed by Smiley Regardless of such things as a happy family gathering, the plea- sure of the old carols, the joy of giving, Christmas is not really a success unless we can come up with something that will put the neighbor's noses out of joint. And this iS where I come in. I can't bear to see people unhap- py. Except my neighbors, After a lot of thought, I've come up with a few pre-Christmas suggestions that will turn your neighbor green with envy, red with rage, in the proper colors for the season. How about a Yule log this year? Get that old mattress out of the attic. Or off the bed in the guest room. Saturate it in gasoline. Roll it up, tie it with ropes and hide it in the garage. On Christmas Eve, when your neighbor is gloating through the curtains at the vulgar nativity scene in four colors on his front lawn, take out your Yule log and burn it on your lawn. When he rushes out —and he will —tell him it's the genuine article, or- dered from England. Then watch him burn. By the way, don't over- do it. Don't try burning your Yule log In your two-foot-wide fire- place. A variation on this theme is an eternal flame. If you don't have gas, have a line run in to your front lawn. Tell your neighbor the guys who are tearing up your lawn are looking for a leak in your sewer. This will please him. Then some night, half an hour after he turns on his electrical monstrosity, flip your gas switch, and slip out and light your eternal flame. The fiendish ingenuity of your plan, the simple dignity of your little light burning away, in wind and snow, will drive him wild. It'll be worth the few hun- dred bucks it costs. This year, forget all about that junk for your living - room: Christmas candles spruce boughs, sprigs of holly, colored lights in the chandelier. Oh, let your wife go through the motions. Women enjoy such futilities. But a couple of nights before Christmas, when your wife is on a last mad shopping scramble, throw all that garbage out. Then take two gallons of paint, one red and one green, and paint every- thing in your living room one or the other. your neighbor will be livid with envy when you ask him over for refreshments, Your wife may be any color. A variation on this is to let your kids help you paint, and not ask your neighbor over. Christmas morning, you send the kids over at seven a.m., in appropriate colors, and they ask him over. Speaking of refreshments, how about a wassail bowl this year? It's quite simple to make, and bound to impress. Take any large bowl or small washtub. Half fill with nut-brown ale. It's an old Elizabethan recipe, and don't for- get to tell your neighbor this. Stir in several wassails. These are small , ancient Englishmen, pickled in alcohol. Something like the shepherds in shepherd's pie, but no gristle. Flavor to taste with nut-meg, nut-brown maidens , mistletoe and garlic salt. Fill bowl with gin. Ply neighbor gen- erously. But don't touch the stuff yourself. If you haven't got him by now, there's no hope for you, and you might as well relax and enjoy Christmas with all the oldfamil- iar horrors of last year. People become a bit frantic as Christmas approaches, and I don't blame them. Every year, despite 'two-oft-eft-set WO. weisesseeestfAismetstossetosetomeeresolverresteeeivereseiges We Now Deliver 4 • 6 pm. Week Days (Wed. excepted) Sat. 10 • 12 noon, 3 • 6 p.m. Minimum Order $1.00 if RADCLIFFE DRU GS_ 1 J.S. Radcliffe, Phm.B 227-4792 Lucan Luimmis lea r sfiz.v,a53,40.pagq:golvveaviigi.Nespuokits.uossplaimiougpaiogj J. R. YOUNG Lucan Masons elect officers At a meeting in the lodge room Thursday, Irving Masonic Lodge 154 AF&AM Lucan, named the officers for 1966. Wor. Master is Bro. J. R. Young; IPM, Wor. Bro. J. M. Murray; sr warden, Bro. Jens Andersen; jr warden, Bro. D. K. Hodgins; chaplain, Wor. Bro. Harold Cartwright; secretary, V. Wor. Bro. C. B. Culbert; treasur- er, Rt. Wor. Bro. M. H. Hod- gins; D of C, Wor. Bro. W. R. McFalls; sr deacon, Bro. Rudy Engel; jr deacon, Bro. C. H. Stanley; inner guard, Bro. M. M. Culbert; tyler, Bro. D. E. Pettigrew; sr steward, Bro. W. C. Moody; jr steward, Bro. T. G. McFalls; organist, Bro. J. W. Smith. These officers will be installed at the meeting January 13, 1966. By RAY DOBROSKI Stoney Brook supplied the op- position in this week's Shamrock hockey and it was a disastrous night for our teams. Stoney Brook peewee's swarm- over our boys and when it was all over the visitors score regis- tered 13 Lucan 0. The bantam game proved to be the most even- ly matched contest of the night as our team lost 5-2. In the third game the local midgets were thoroughly outskated as they went down to an 8-1 defeat. Ailsa Craig Flyers defeated Rankin Ford 5-2 to maintain their top standing in South Mid- dlesex League. The London Firemen defeated the Lucan Merchants 4-2 in a very close game which was not decid- ed until late in the third period. Lucan goals by Frank Hardy arid Jerry Legier were just not enough, as the Firemen put on a late charge and scored two quick goals by Gord Condy and Roy Smith. Lee & Stewart blanked the Strathroy Jets 5-0 in a fast penalty infested game. The game ended in a real donnybrook as Lucan prize winner Tony Damen, R.R. 3 Lucan receives the $25 prize as top student in soils at the Western Ontario Agricultural School from Maurice Neut- ens of Ridgetown. The award was made at the annual Presentation Night held recently. 1.11111.011111,1111,i111111111fIliiiiiiiiimill111.11111111 l I lllll 111011$11111111111$111101111111011111;..0 lllllllllllll 11,11111111,,, Lucan rec news llllllllll lllllllll flf1111,1111111 lllll 11111110,1111111411W11111111.11111111118111101111111.1111111111111111111111111filfl lllllllll I tempers from both sides flared. The officials were kept busy trying to restore peace and pen- alties were assessed after the conclusion of regular time. In PHA Intermediate "B" Lu- can-Ilderton Combines over pow- ered the short-handed Petrolia squad in a 16-2 victory. Irish scoring was led by Bill Neil with 4, hat tricks going to Jac- ques Cousineau, Dusty Aldis and Norm Noble. Larry Bickle with 2 and Don Urbshott a single. Both Petrolla goals were scored by Leo Dewan in the final period. Lucan Squir ts made it 7 straight victories in a row with a 5-3 win over Strathroy Satur- day. Lucan goals were scored by Dennis Wraith 3, Allan Van Fleet with 2. In Lions House League scores were Ilderton Maple Leafs 5, Lucan Bruins 2; second game Rangers "I, Red Wings 3; third game Canadians 4, Hawks 1. In the final the Ilderton Ban- tams defeated Lucan 6-1. More Lucan News on Page 19 Phone 227,4255 Love thy neighbor After the baptism of Mrs. Jake Van Arenthals, her d a u gh t er Gloria 13, son, Johnny 4, and niece Sherry Young, in the United Church Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Van Arenthals held a reception in her home. Guests included Rev, and Mrs. G. W. Sach, Mr. Murray Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. Don Abbott and family and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mugford and fam- ily. Mrs. E. 0. Lancaster, Sunday entertained Mr. & Mrs. John Lancaster and family and Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lancaster all of London in honor of her son John's birthday and also the birthday Of her mother, Mrs. Lena Sal- vadge, who makes her home at the rectory. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Young and family of Mitchell end Mr. Jack Gould of Grantors, were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs.• Jim Free- man and Mrs. Herman Young. Mr, & Mts. Robert B. Patter- son and LeSlie spent the week- end in Parkhill, guests of Mr. & Mrs. W. F. Patterson, Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert Stanley have returned from a week's visit in Whitby and Toronto, where they were guests of Mr. & Mrs. Peter Wiseman and Mr. & MrS. Andrew Elders. Mr. & Mrs. Lorne Riddalls of Drayton were Thursday guests of Mr. & Mrs. William Ayle- stock. Mr. & Mrs. James Byran of St. Marys were Sunday guests of Mrs. Jane Somerville and Miss Mary Towell of London was a weekend guest. Mr. & Mrs. Louis Kilmer were Sunday gueSts of Mr. & Mrs. Prank Wilson, Base Line Rd. London. Mr. Murray Abbott haS return- ed horne from a week's visit in Scotland, where he was the guest Of Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Maguire and family. A number of people had flood- ed basements after the weekend rains. Mrs. Jim Mugford who Spent a week in Niagara Falls, with Mr. Billie Abbott and family while her niece Colleen Verna Abbott Was born has returned horde. Patricia Dawn Smith, small daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Don was baptized in the Lucan United Church Sunday afternoon by the Rev. G. W. 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