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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-03-09, Page 12Lucan Pao* 1.2 Times-Advocate, March 9, 1967 Win 4-H awards Members of the 4-H Corn Club held their annual banquet in Lucan recently and Ralph Winslade, centre, assistant agricultural re- presentative for Middlesex, presents the top awards to Paul Wallis, left, and John Langford. Recount experience in battle with storm TOP VALU BEANS WITH PORK I N AU T 5 PARAMOUNT SOCKEYE SALMON KRAFT SMOOTH PEANUT BUTTER TOP VALU TOMATO KETCHUP 4 MONARCH PARFAITS • Chocolate • Banana • Cocon u t • Strawberry 2 SNO CROP FANCY FROZEN VEGETABLES Green Peas (12.oz.) Peas & Carrots, (11-oz.) Cut Corn (12.oz.) Mixed Vegs, (11.oz.) YORK F POT R OZEN CHICKEN BEEF TURKEY 4 5 Y M RARGARI NE TOP VALU CHEE SE PLAIN SLI CES WE GRANDMA SPICE CAKE Lucan Personal Items DARLING'S IGA Exeter, Lu can Still seek suggestions Centennial events rolling sidewalk sale, safety week, Lions Club; September, Parent-T eac her Club, Fashion Show; October, Catholic Women's League Centennial bazaar; November, Legion Week, cul- minating in Remembrance Day. Luc an has an up-and-going centennial committee, composed of chairman, Reeve Mrs. A. E. Reilly; secretary, Mrs. Murray Hodgins; publicity, Clare Stan- ley; sports, J. W. Smith; and assistants, Mrs. T. A. Watson, Mrs. H. B. Langford, and Mrs. Gerald Lewis. Last week the committee sent out a circular to all residents enumerating projects planned for each month and asking for furth- er suggestions. Projects for January and Feb- ruary — now history — included the Lions Club New Year's cen- tennial dance and huge centen- nial cake, the Biddulph Central School's two displays in the Rev- ington Meat Market window and Juniors pick new officers STORM FREES DOGS Mrs. Eileen Currie, owner of the Biralin Kennel Lucan had a busy day last Thursday. The recent storms had piled snow to such a depth around the five foot six inch fence surrounding her dog kennel that the five adult dogs and even the two puppies were able to jump over to free- dom, so Mrs. currie had to spend the day removing sufficient snow to prevent a repeat per- formance. also the WI's decision to sub- stitute each scheduled motto with the history of a province. The circular contained, in brief, the following com ing events: March 8, the Centennial Figure Skating Ice Revue, sponsored by the 'legion Auxiliary; April 5, UCW Centennial sup- per; May 6, CGIT Centennial May- pole tea; May 14, Inter-Faith Church Service at Arena; May 22, Horseman's Day, antique show and gigantic fireworks dis- play; May and June, essay con- test, "Why my mother (or dad) is the best mother (or dad) in Canada"; June 11-16, Provincial Veter- ans' Week, with church service June 11; July and August, swim meets, summer sports and horseraces, M1111111111111111 lllll ll Illiniiii1111111111111111111!111111011111111Militillintilil/111111IMMIIIII.WW.Oilli."1 "M"n" Area pupils enjoy show Principals at Lucan, Biddulph, Central and St. Patrick's schools all report that most of the buses got through last Tuesday but were not able to pick up all the child- ren on back roads. All went home early, in case the roads became impassable. At St. Patrick's school Tues- day 51 children as well as pre- school children had to miss small-pox vaccination, so anoth- er clinic is scheduled for 9 am March 21. Lucan reports the staff and all the pupils went to Clinton by buses February 20 to see the show "Tinderbox" and also reports there will be Open House at the school March 9, when parents may visit the class rooms and observe their children at work. At a turkey dinner banquet, catered to by the Legion Auxiliary the Lucan Jr. Farmers held their 1967 annual meeting in the Legion Hall here Friday evening, with Miss Elizabeth Riddell presiding. The following slate of officers were installed: Honorary presid- ents, Mrs. Don McComb and Dr. Lloyd Hall, past president, Miss Elizabeth Riddell; president, Al- fred Ovens; vice president, Bob A r m strong; secretary, John Langford; vice secretary, Fred Culbert; treasurer, Gary Tre- vithick; county directors, Bob Hodgins and Elizabeth Riddell; press reporter, Brian Trevithick, The guest speakers were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Waters who gave an illustrated talk on their recent trip to Australia and New Zea- land. They were introduced by Alfred Ovens and thanked by Clare Paton. The next meeting will be March 14 when it is hoped each mem- ber will bring a prospective new member to the meeting. THE RED CROSS IS PEOPLE LIKE YOU HELPING • PEOPLE LIKE YOU f; FOR TASTIER MEALS ... FASTER, EASIER retired for the rest of the night. Saturday the storm was worse than ever, but cleared in the even- ing, so with the aid of the snow- plow the three families arrived home about 8 pm but will no doubt long remember Feb. 24-25,1967, Count on your LP-Gas Range for "best cook" results always. Count on us for LP- Gas service! Native of area dies in hospital Mrs. Kenneth Thar 59, passed away in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Friday February 24. Mrs. Thar was the former Dora May Armitage, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Armitage, formerly of Alice St. Lucan. She was born on Concession 5 Bid- dulph,, three miles north of Lucan. Following her marriage in 1929, she moved to Byron, where she lived until her death last Friday after several weeks of illness in St. Joseph's Hospital, She was an active member of the B yron United Church and UCW. She was also a member of the Byron Eastern Star. Besides her husband, Mrs. Thar is survived by three sons, and one daughter, Donald of Lam- beth, Keith and Calvin of London, Mrs. Wes Hickson of Lucan, one brother and four sisters, Cecil Armitage of Lucan, Evelyn (Mrs. Ben Wilcox) of Gederich, Lola (Mrs. Laverne Allison), Parkhill, Ruby (Mrs. Arnold Morley), Lu- can, Wilda (Mrs. Gary Graham), London, also nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were con- ducted by Rev. Douglas Storey in Byron United Church on Feb- ruary 27. Pallbearers included Lorne Morley, Terry Hickson, Robert Hickson, Earl Allison, Fred Allison and Jerry Thar. Friends honor recent bride The following local relatives and friends attended a reception, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25, but which had to be postponed un- til Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mains, RR 1 Mitchell; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Murdy, Mrs, Maurice MacDon- ald, Mrs. Peter Sovereign, Mr. and Mrs. Howard MacDonald, Mr. and Mrs, Jack Dickins, Mrs. Emily Tomes and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Carter and Mr. Maurice Simpson. The reception was in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Mains' daughter, Elizabeth (formerly of Alice St. Lucan) whose marriage to Mr. Terrence Curren of London, took place in London, Saturday, Jan- uary 28. TOPS The LucanStreamliners' TOPS Club met at the home of Mrs. Wayne Hockey last Wednesday evening. There was a total loss of nine and one-half pounds and a total gain of eight pounds. A Granton member won the weekly crown and her gold rib- bon for her first 10 pounds loss in a period of three weeks. A new member from Lucan was introduced to the group. Hotson Propane 238.2005 G RAND BEND TRUSTY STEAD Mr. Don Abbott, who lives on Concession 4 Biddulph, about four miles north of Lucan, works at Elginfield. Last Tuesday morning the snowplow had not been through and roads were impassable to Lucan but Don wasn't going to be deprived of a day's work so he rode horse-back to Lucan where he left his horse with Billy Bant- ing, Fortunately he got a ride home. Girls learn of Negro escape 19-oz. Tins 1/2 -lb. Tin 2 1/2 -lb. Jar ALL PRICES EFFECTIVE MARCH 8-11 INCLUSIVE WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES 15-oz. Among the many harassing ex- periences, resulting from Feb- ruary's last weekend storm was: Mr. and Mrs. Don Pettigrew and five children (formerly of Lu- can) now of Thedford, Mr. and Mrs. Don Hughes and two child- ren of RR 1 Ailsa Craig and Mr. and Mrs. Rayburn Steeper and three children, attended the so- cial evening in Maple L odge School Friday February 24. The storm had increased so much during the evening that many of those present decided to spend the night with friends but the above mentioned car loads decided to keep together and to try to reach Highway 4 via Clan- deboye. When that failed they headed for Lucan. That also fail- ed so they decided to return and spend the night with Mr. and Mrs. George Hindmarsh and their five children. Their lane was impassable so the men walked to the house but couldn't awake the family. In desperation they broke in a shed door and were finally able to a- rouse the family. By this time, it was 3 am and all the smaller children had to be carried from the road in. One lad able to walk nearly got lost in the snow, After being thawed out and fed the eight adults and 21 children Bottles FOOD IS A BARGAIN AT 10-oz, Pkgs. 990. 59° 850 990 79i ASSORTED FLAVOURS MINUTE BREAKFAST 9-Z49:7. 730 QUAKER CAPTAIN CRUNCH CEREAL 2 ".... 88, Pkgs. t(1 Locals cop playoff game Exeter leaders give assistance "Bagheera" and "Raksha" of Exeter were again able to be present at the Cub meeting in the Scout Hall Friday night, and were of great assistance to Cub- master, Mrs. Laura Morgan. The former was in charge of knot- tying and also told the story en- titled "Discipline", while the latter took semaphore and led in a relay game won by Tawny Six. Mrs. Morgan taught first aid. One new member, introduced by John Henson, was made welcome. Jeff Hermeston, to add towards his Tawny star, brought in his mache' southern scene, depicting a fenced-in pond with alligator, surrounded by trees. Derek Dyke man made a bean bag and his brother Shane made articles for a game. Pkgs. 1.00 8-or. I aut Pies i •%1 2-lb. La c Pkg. CP 7 16-oz. 59, Pkg. 22-oz. 550 Cake Last Monday evening, 32 mem- bers of the Lucan-Clandeboye Explorers, and three counsellors attended their fifth Expedition in the United Church schoolroom. Mrs. Mohr told the story "North Star Route", which re- corded the underground route of Negroes escaping to Canada. The theme of the worship ser- vice, was "Brotherhood" and was in charge of Mrs. Kraul, Patti Wright and Jeanette Barr. Mrs. Froats led in a singsong of Negro Spirituals. EUCHRE WINNERS Blustery weather and bad roads, didn't prevent the Medway Euchre club holding a three table euchre at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff McRoberts, in Grant- on, last Monday evening. High score prizes went to Mrs. Elmer Summers and Mr. Earl Middleton; lone hand score prizes to Mrs. Earl Middleton and Mr. Clarence Lewis; and low score prizes to Mrs. Edythe Jermyn and Mr. Carmen Hodgins. • SAVE 10c SHIRLEY GAY 'OVEN FRESH' — SAVE 10c TOP VALU GROUND COFFEE -- SAVE 44e TOP VALU APPLE PIE CHOICE PEAS 14-0Z. 24-0Z, FAMILY SIZE PIE TINS (VAC PAC) 1-LB. TIN FINE TOP VALU CANADA GRADE 'A' GRANULATED WHITE SUGAR — SAVE 4c — McCORMICK'S ALL WHITE, FRESH EGGS LARGE . SIZE DOZ 1-LB. PKG. C 5-LB. BAG SALTINES In the semifinal playoff games, in the South Middlesex Hockey League held at the Lucan Arena Thursday, Lucan defeated Con- crete Pipe 7-5. Jerry Leger was Lucan's star, with three goals. Gary Reving- ton added two while Leo Dewan and Frank Hardy netted one each. Wayne Hinge, Jerry Barker, Jim Taff, Don Duffy and Don Scott scored for Concrete Pipe. In the two other games Edge- wood defeated Ailsa. Craig, 4-1 and Lee & Stuart defeated Ilder- ton, 3-2. Edgewood's goals were won by Jack Nair two, Mike Blake and Bill Diebold, one each. Morley Fraser got Craig's only goal and Richard Andrigo and Don Beattie two for Lee & Stuart and Jerry Keays and Ross Watson, one each for Ilderton. CANADA'S FINEST, RED BRAND BLADE or SHORT RIB were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs. Murray Hodgins, and Mrs. Stewart Park and Bill of Lucan were dinner guests. Mr. & Mrs. Don McComb and family were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs. Don Hughes and family of RR 1 Ailsa Craig. The UCW held a work meeting at the church Thursday when the bale was packed and more turnips processed. Owing to bad roads there was no Colleen bowling last week. Mrs. Alma Price, who spent a week with Toronto friends, has returned home. Mr. William Frost is recup- erating at his home, following surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Evan Hodgins spent last Monday with her daughter, Mrs. Bob Robinson and family of Lon- don, the occasion being Mrs. Robinson's birthday. Mrs. George Patrick, who has been a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, is now recuperating at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Squire, Mrs. Wes Hodgins has re- turned home after spending a few days with Mr. & Mrs. Art Harlton of Granton. R 0 ARE GOVERNMENT INSPECTED TOP VALU (4 VARIETIES) Cooked Meats v RED BRAND STEAKS (CUT THICK) lb. 69c RIBB STEAKS ... lb. 89c CUBE STEAKS. lb. 99c Boneless IMPERIAL ROAST lb. 79c TOP VALU WIENERS VALU TOP 1-lb. Vac Pac 1.1b. Pkg. Youth leaders plan for camp Lucan Cubmaster, Mrs. Laura Morgan and two cub workers from Exeter were among those who attended a camp meeting held in the Ailsa Craig Public 'School. Don McAlpine had invited the three to come early and visit his pack in action and to par- ticipate in his program, so Mrs. Morgan told the fireside story entitled "The Story of the Pig- eon" while the Exeter visitors taught a new game "Streets and Alleys". At the camp meeting, which followed, it was decided to camp at the Holm esville Camp, north of Clinton the holiday weekend, May 20-22. Each Cubmaster will only be permitted to take eight cubs and the cost for each was set at $4.50. District girl top speaker 16-ox. • • • • Vac Poe N EW: ORANGES. CONTROt,LED•ATMOSpatRE: . . Mrs. W. W. Garrett of London was a Wednesday guest of her mother, Mrs. Bob Coleman and Mr. & Mrs. Don McTaggart and family were Saturday guests. Mrs. Eric Hodgins of RR 1 Lucan who was again a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital was brought home last Tuesday. Her sister Mrs. William Burlingham, of Mitchell, is staying with her at present. Although last Wednesday was a beautiful day over-head yet the roads were so impassable that the UCW at the United Church, the Anglican Woman's Auxiliary, at Mrs. J, W. Smith's and the joint Lucan and Clandeboye euchre party at the community centre, all had to be cancelled. Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Brooks and family were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs. H. B. Langford. Reeve Wilson Hodgins, who suffered a kidney attack, while attending the Road Convention in Toronto, last week, is much im- proved, Mr. W. G. Crandon of St. Cath- arines, was a Wednesday guest of Mrs. Burns Smith, Susie Willard, one of the two children, from the Children's Aid,London, being cared for by Mrs. James Avery, is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Ellen Whelihan, who suf- fered a fall in her home, is now able to carry on alone. Mr. & Mrs. H. A. Mullens of London last Saturday, held a fam- ily gathering in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Abbott's 35th wedding anniversary. Mr. Don McLaughton and Isa- bele Neable of Toronto wer e weekend guests of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mugford. Mr. William Brownlee of Lu- can, was one of those pictured, when the London Senior Com- munity Centre, opened its doors last Wednesday. Mr0 & Mrs. Harold Prince of London, were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs. Don Abbott. One Lucan resident who plant- ed lettuce seed in-doors, last January is now enjoying fresh Lettuce. Mrs. Louis Kilmer and Mr. & Mrs. Owen Foster of London, BETTY &. ART'S IGA Grand Bend By GORDON MORLEY Mr. Don Scott has been helping to open some of McGillivray Township roads with the dozer after the storm. Gordon Morley was a Sunday visitor with Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Morley and Gary. Mr. John Dyck returned home from hospital after r eceiv Ing treatment to his eye. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Martin are the proud parents of a baby boy Brent Lewis, Mr. & Mrs. McNair and fam- ily have taken up residence in the home of Mr. Doug Lewis, Con. 12. Francis Heenan and Ruth Mit- chell of St. Patrick's Separate School, who came first in the 1-6 Grade and 7-8 Grade at the public speaking contest, spon- sored by the Lucan Legion, and Messrs J. W. Smith and Les Kennedy, a judge, were able to make it to Glencoe for the Zone contest Friday. Ruth Mitchell, Grade 6, again came first and will go on and speak at the District Contest, time and place not yet decided, but Francis Heenan, Grade 8, who came second in his group Was beaten by Jana Lyn of Ailsa Craig. There were six contest- ants in eadh group so Lucan Le- gion is to be congratulated in winning one first and one second.