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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-01-20, Page 14Page 4 Times-Advocate, January 20, 1966 Lucan and district news Correspondent: Miss Lina Abbott ,Phone VALERIE MOONEY PAT RYAN A strike, once the course of last resort, now seems the path of least resistance. FRANCIS HEENAN placed with the county for col- lection. The following appointments were made: East Middlesex high school board, Clarence Hardy; representative on Ausable and Upper Thames conservation au- thorities, Joseph Bryan; medical officer of health, Dr. C. H. Geo- rge, Lucan; board of health, Reeve Wilson Hodgins and clerk Austin Hodgins. Ode/tact/rad Mrs. J. Tookey Mrs. John Tookey, '73, passed away at her late residence, Huron Beach, Mich., Thursday, Jan. 13. The body rested in the Gatzke Funeral Home, Rogers City, Mich., until 2 pm Sunday, Jan. 16, when a funeral service was held, then to the C. Haskett & Son Funeral Home, Lucan, where the Rev. E. 0. Lancaster of the Anglican Church, was in charge of another service at 2 pm Mon. Jan. 17. Interment was in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Pallbearers included Messrs Clarence Milson, H. B. Langford, Earle Haskett, Harold Hodgins, Jack Box and Clarence Lewis. Mrs. Tookey's only survivor is her husband, John Tookey of Hur- on Beach, Michigan. Mrs. Tookey was the former Maud Preston, daughter, of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Preston, who lived in the house now oc- cupied by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith and family on Beech St., Lucan. After her father's death, she and her mother purchased the house now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Basil Nagle and family on Market St. Up until her marriage Mrs. Tookey ran a millinery shop in Lucan. A number of friends who worked with her in the shop, as well as village friends attended the service here. Mrs. M. Murray Mrs. Margaret Murray 88, of Guelph, passed away in St. Jo- seph's Hospital, Guelph, Jan. 12. The body rested in the McIn- tyre Funeral Home, until Sat., Jan. 15, then to Sacred Heart C h u r c h, where Requiem High Mass was sung by her nephew, Rev. Father William McGee, of Pontiac, Mich., at 10 am. Inter- ment was at Guelph. Mrs. Murray is survived by three children. Her husband the late Christopher Murray, pre- deceased her over 40 years ago. Mrs. Murray was the former Margaret McGee, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGee of Biddulph Township. She at- tended the old St. Patrick School and was the last member of a family of 11. She spent much of her married life in London, but for a number of years made her home, with her daughter, Mrs. Ted Coady of Guelph. Relatives attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Tim Toohey, Mrs. Joe Whelihan, Miss Mar- garet Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kelly and Mrs. John Whelihan from Biddulph Township, also Mr. and Mrs. Pat McGee and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Quirk, Mrs. Will McLaughton and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mcllhargey of London. Mrs. H. Mcllhargey Mrs. Helena Mcllhargey 81, of London passed away in St. Jo- seph's Hospital, London, Tues- day, Jan. 11. The body rested in the C. Has- kett and Son funeral home, Lu- can, until Friday, Jan. 14 then to St. Patrick's Church, Biddulph, for requiem high mass at 10 am, with Father F. J. Bricklin of- ficiating. Interment was in St. Patrick's cemetery, Pallbearers included, Messrs Charles Carrigan, Leo Morkin, Hugh O'Larry, Joe Mcllhargey, Fred Mcllhargey and KevenMor- kin. Mrs. McIhargey is survived by three brothers, John Morkin of Grande Prairie, Alta. Hon. James J. Morkin QC, Winnipeg, Man. and Thomas Morkin, Bid- dulph Township. Her husband, the late Arthur Mcllhargey pre- deceased her five years ago. Mrs. McIlhargey was the form- er Helena Morkin (Lena) daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Markin, She was born north of Lucan on Concession 2 Eliddulph, She attended the Clandeboye Pub- lic School and the Lucan High School. Iler husband, born in Lon- don TOvmShip, also attended the Lucan High SehoOl. They spent their married life in London. f;f LEGS IMPORTED FROM NEW ZEALAND "THE WORLD'S FINEST" ALL PRICES EFFECTIVE JAN. 19.22 INCLUSIVE WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES AYLMER TOMATO CATSUP IGA JANUARY "WHITE SALE" TEX-MADE SINGLE BED SHEETS Flat Sheets 72" x 100" Contour Sheets 39" x 75" DOUBLE BED SHEETS Flat Sheets 81" x 100" Contour Sheets 54" x 75" GRANULATED FINE 11.0r. 1 90 Btl. WHITE 1190 Bag a 24-oz. Family 1190 Size Pie a SUGAR SHIRLEY GAY APPLE PIE Tex-Made "Homestead" PILLOW CASES 42" x 45" TOP VALU, 1st GRADE Tex-Made "Royal Orchid" FLANNELETTE BLANKETS 70" x 90". BUTTER $2 59 Each • P.E.I. POTATOES CANADA NO. 1 10-LB. BAG 25-LB. BAG 50-LB. BAG 49c $1.19 $2.29 Darling's IGA Betty & Art's IGA GRAND BEND EXETER, LUCAN 0000 000000000000000000000 CLIP THIS VALUABLE COUPON FREE GOLD BOND STAMPS WITH THIS COUPON Wilin yid eash rain la7bYlOrlf("Na"(itg alma raptilmH Hra# rg.rea JIM. 22, LO.03 CLIP THIS VALUABLE COUPON MA, 70000000,0000000000000000006000 I Euchre players win prizes New chairman ceries was won by Mr. Fred Culbert, The next game will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Medway euchre Last Monday evening 1.7 mem- bers of the Medway Euchre Club Met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Daley for their first 1966 euchre, High score prizes went to Mrs. Carmen Hodgins and Mr, Wilbert Stanley, lone hand prizes to Mrs. Austin Hobbs and Mr. Carmen Hodgins, and low score prizes to Mrs. Earl Middleton and Mr. Clarence Lewis, The next game will be held January 24 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McComb, Legion Euchre Biddulph Council votes purchase of new truck for school board The Biddulph-Lucan School Board met in the BtddulphSchool last Monday evening, Orville Langford was named the new chairman to succeed Les Kennedy. It was decided to have a sur- vey made of the section to see how many children would be available for starting an after- noon kindergarten class, Leonard Knight was appointed representative to the Trustees' and Ratepayers' Association. It was moved to purchase a TV set for the Biddulph and Lucan s chools to enable the teachers and pupils to take ad- vantage of the programs on the new Math. each Monday. It was decided to join the Ontario Trustees' and Ratepay- ers' Association and the Ontario Trustees' Council. Mrs. Ross Gregory's resig- nation — due to ill-health — was accepted. Robins visit local feeder Mrs. Ira Carling and family of Frances St., who take such a keen interest in watching and feeding the many birds who visit their feeders, were most sur- prised to see two robins last week. Whether the birds mistook Lucan's green Christmas and New Year for Spring, or whether they forgot to go south in the Fall, no one knows, but there is one thing sure they will not be enjoying these stormy days and zero weather. At the Legion Euchre held in the Legion Hall last Saturday night, high score prizes went to Mrs. Harry Bond and Mr. Russell Brintnell (Granton); lone hand prizes to Mrs. William Shipway and Mr. David Inson and low score prizes to Mrs. Robert Holland and Mr. Harold Butler. Soil Improvement Association $25, school public speaking com- petition $25, Middlesex P 1 o w- men's Association $25, Ilderton Fair $25, Kirkton Fair $25 and Middlesex 4-H Leaders' As- sociation $25. Purchase of a pick-up truck for the township road depart- ment was authorized subject to highways department a pp r o v al for subsidy. Work on the Wyatt drain was approved at an estimated cost of $12,500 of which $1,005. will be assessed against Biddulph own- ers. The penalty in late payment of taxes, will be raised from 2% to 4%. The 1965 arrears amount to $34,000. An additional $18,000 arrears prior to 1965 has been WI euchre The Lucan WI held its first 1966 Euchre in the Community Centre, last Wednesday even- ing. Six tables were in play. High score prizes went to Mrs. Sheridan Revington and Mrs. Jack Lankin (playing a man's card), lone hand prize to Mrs. John Park and low score prizes to Mrs. Wes Atkinson and Mr. Stewart Park. The box of gro- Many attend parents night Principal Robert Jenkins was pleased with the number of par- ents, who took advantage of the opportunity to visit the school and consult with the teachers on the progress of their children, Mrs. Russell Radcliffe, teach- er of the Opportunity Class, was attending a London class that night, so she had her Parents' Night last Tuesday. ADVERTISING The shortest route to business profits NEW RATES FOR LUCAN BEAUTY SALONS Shampoo & 1 15 Set I Cut 1 00 Effective Feb. 1 Joyce's Beauty Salon Pat's Beauty Salon Skylark Beauty Salon Rev. E, 0, Lancaster, of Holy Trinity Church, was in charge of the devotions at the inaugural meeting of the Biddulph Council, Monday Jan. 10, at which the pay of council and officers was raised as follows: Reeve Wilson Hodgins from $100 to $400; councillors a raise of $50 bringing their sal- aries to $300. Clerk Austin Hodgins and trea- surer C. B. Westman each re- ceived a boost of $200 bringing their salaries to $1500 and $850 respectively. Tax collector John Park's salary was raised $100 to $325. The following grants were ap- proved: Salvation Army $20, Bid- dulph Community C en tr e at Gran to n $50, Lucan juvenile hockey $100, Middlesex Crop and Pupils receive speaking prizes At a public speaking contest, sponsored by the Middlesex County Trustees' and Ratepay- ers' Association, and held in St. Patrick's Separate School, Wed- nesday, Jan. 12, four contestants from the Lucan PS, Biddulph Central School and St. Patrick's Separate PS competed. Three twelve-year-old pupils from St. Patrick's School won the three major prizes, $20, $15 and $10. All other contestants were given $5. The winners were; Valerie Mooney, Grade 8, who spoke on "Languages"; Pat Ryan, Grade 7, "Common Sense"; Francis Heenan, Grade 7, "Albert sweitz- er". The judges were Mr. Robert Allan of Prince Andrew School, Miss L. E. Greaves and Mr. Henry Weibe, both of the Med- way High School. The winners will now compete in the finals to be held in the London Teachers' College at 10 am Saturday, Feb. 19. A dance, drill, chorus and piano solo added much to the evening's entertainment. class 6:30-8:30. Mrs. Chapman has called upon the capable ser- vices of Mrs. E. Dallas td assist her with the instructions. Medway Cowboys gained their first point of the season as they played South Lions to a 2-2 tie. All the scoring was accomp- lished in the first two periods. Larry Dobinson and Jamie Robb were the Medway scorers. In Shamrock Squirt Hockey the Lucan squad continued their win- ning way as they defeated Dor- chester 5-1. In 10 games this season the local boys show 9 victories with 1 tie. Irish scorers were Allan Van Fleet with three and Dennis Wraith supplying the other two. In other games Stoneybrook won over Lambeth 3-1 and Ex- eter shut-out Strathroy 2-0. Lucan Personal Items 1 llllllllllllllll 1111111011 lllll 11111111111 llllll 111111111111111111111111111111W llllllll 111111111111111111 llllll 1111111111111111 loll 1111 and family of London were Sun- day guests of Mr. & Mrs. A. R. Wilkinson. Miss Florence Chown of St. Thomas spent the weekend with her sister, Miss Reta Chown. CGIT girls will sell chocolates At the Lucan-Clandeboye CGIT meeting in the United Church schoolroom last Monday evening it was decided to participate in the annual Chocolate Sale from Feb. 5 to Feb. 12 with the pro- ceeds to go towards the im- provement of Camp Cagintra, near Simcoe. A film, "This call is for you", will be shown at the next meet- ing, Jan. 24. It was decided to divide the group and appoint a mentor for each group, with a view to im- proving posture and the correct wearing of uniform. The losing team will entertain the winners at the end of the season. Heather Froats and Leslie Carling, senior members, 1 e d in the worship service, "Begin- nings." The president welcomed Mrs. Charles Sovereign, who led the Intermediate group in the next discussion from the study book, while Mrs. Hodgins took the se- nior group. The last half hour was spent in making articles of felt for the gift cupboard of Thameswood Lodge. Assisting in this craft period were the following moth- ers, Mrs. J. W. Smith, Mrs, William Shipway, Mrs.Glenlias- kett and Mrs. Cliff Cronkite, Pentecostal Holiness The Woman's Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. J., A. Graham Tuesday with the president, Mrs. Howard Currie presiding. For the study period an interesting dis- cussion on Bible verses for the New Year was held. 111111111141111 iiiiiiiiiiii 1 iiiiiiii 11111111o1, lllllllllllllll 11 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 1111111/111111 /111 lllllll 11 l 1 lllllllllllllllllll 1 Lucan rec news I lllllllll I lllllllllll I lllll I lllll III 1,1111,111151,11$1{110 llllllllllll 11 lllllllllllllll 111/11111111111111111111111111 lllllllll 111111111i By RAY DOBROSKI Lucan pee wees played to a 4-4 tie with Huron East in this week's Shamrock schedule. Lu- can goal getters were Allan Krawl with two singles going to Allan Van Fleet and Brad England. Lucan bantams outskated Hur- on to a 5-4 victory in the second contest of the night. Tom Hod- gins and Jim Nagle led the at- tack for Lucan as they combined for all five goals. Lucan midgets displayed some of the ability which they are capable of as they skated to a 6-3 win over Huron. Lucan scor- ers were Paul Kopal two, Andy Hardy two, singles going to Larry Leigh and Ken Rush. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Lu- can Legion report a very good crowd of figure skaters attending the regular Tuesday evening Mrs. Roscoe Hodgins and fam- ily of St. Thomas were weekend guests of Mr. D. A. Ashworth. Mr. J. W. Cochrane, who suf- fered a slight stroke, is still a patient in Westminster Hospital. Mrs. W. W. Garrett and Mrs. Don McTaggart and babe of Lon- don, were Friday guests of Mrs. Bob Coleman. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Eizenga and • family of London were Sunday guests of Mrs. J. A. Graham and family. Mr. & Mrs. Don Abbott and Mr. Murray Abbott were Satur- day evening dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs. Earl GI aenlee. Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Maguire of Scotland brought Mr. Murray Ab- bott home last Saturday after a 10 day's visit with them. Mr. Elmer Darling and Mrs. Muriel Fonger of London were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Armitage. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Saunders United The UCW general meeting was held in the schoolroom Thursday evening. Mrs. Murray Hodgins, led in the worship service, with Mrs. G. W. Sach at the piano. Rev. E. 0. Lancaster of the Anglican Church was the guest speaker. He chose as his topic "New Beginnings". Mrs. C. H. George presented the 1966 budget, which was ac- cepted. Rev. G. W. Sach installed the new slate of Officers. 41u lllllllll IHminufloOmuluinisni 11111111111111Iln 11111 Anglican JUNIOR CHOIR The organist, Mr. Gordon Jacklin and his junior choir, held a successful bottle drive Satur- day. The net proceeds will go towards the puchase of new cas- socks. lllllllll 0 llllllll 111111111111111111111 lllllllllll 11111111111111H CHURCH NEWS SPECIAL SERVICES Rev, and Mrs. JOSeph HUtehin- SOh, missionaries on furlough from Argentine, will hold a spe- cial service in the church Satur- day night, Jan. 23, and will also be in charge of both Sunday ser- vices, Lions Club plan float The postponed Lions Club din- ner meeting scheduled for Jan. 3, was held last Monday night in the Anglican Church basement. It was decided to again spon- sor a Red Cross blitz in March and Mr, Clarence Haskett was named chairman to make the necessary arrangements. A discussion was held as to what type of float the Lucan Club should enter at the District Convention, to be held in Lon- don) in May. Lion Elmer Mosurinjohn and Lion bon Smith will be in charge of the January dance, Jan. 28. Mrs. Don Anker's group of the Ladies Guild catered for the din- ner.