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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-03-23, Page 13Luccon and district news Correspondent: Ws!: Limo Abbott Flowers For Easter fifi)fs' et, EASTER EGGS 9-ox. 24-ox. Pkg. Pkg. 14oz, Loc Tins 10 / 16-oz. 290 Jar 40 8-oz. 39l Jar GLEEM TOOTH PASTE SPECIAL c PACK) TOP VALU FROZEN ORANGE JUICE STOKELY FANCY FROZEN GREEN PEAS or KERNEL CORN .. 4 polly2Zgs 69° Family 170 Size Tube 6 6-".00 Tins • of Mrs. Douglas' daughter, Mrs. Ruth Wilson of London. Carol Anne Knight, six-week- old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Knight on Kintore, paid her first visit to her grandmother, Mrs. Frank Hardylast week. Mrs, Charlie George of Ailsa Craig, was a Sunday guest of Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Banting. Several carloads of Lucanites attended the Dessert Euchre at St. Patrick's Church Saintsbury last Wednesday but all came home prizeless. History repeated itself by having to curtail fes- tivities due to another bad storm. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hamilton, now of Toronto, spent the week- end with the former's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Roy Hamilton. Mrs. Harold Butler and Mrs. Wm. Cochrane have returned home from visits at Streetsville and Clarkson. The former was a guest of her brother Mr. Gordon Kleinfeldt and the latter the guest of Mr. & Mrs. T. K. McNamee and family, formerly of Market St. Lucan, Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Armitage and family visited Mr. Levi Darling in Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy, last Sunday. After a month's holiday in Florida Mr. Stewart Park ar- rived home last Monday. Friday being the coldest night in the year — (9 degrees below), the cub meeting had to be can- celled. Lucan relatives and friends were happy to hear Mrs. Hubert Jones was able to be moved from St. Joseph's Hospital Lon- don, to South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Mr. Hi Thompson of Toronto, was a week-end guest of Dr. & Mrs. T. A. Watson and other members of his family. Mr. & Mrs. Stanford Douglas of New Liskeard spent last Tues- day and Wednesday with Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Aylestock. Mrs. Sheridan Revington held a family gathering last Sunday, in honor of her grandson Peter Revington's 16th birthday. Scene of many artists' debuts The demolition of the Stanley Block last week, was confined to the old Opera House's in- terior. To the Lucan teenager this meant little or nothing but to old-timers there was a feel- ing of sadness and regret as they recalled the dances, card parties, white elephant sales, political meetings and annual Christmas and New Year's Sunday School concerts, held Inside its walls. Many can still remember making their debut as a singer, musi- cian or speaker on its platform — and now soon, only memories will be left. Is your business growing with the market you serve? • • 1.11 To keep pace with the growing demand for goods and services, many Canadian businesses have larged or up-dated their facilities with the aid of 1DB loans. If you are thinking about modernizing or ex- panding your business, or starting a new enterprise, and need financial Assistance, perhaps an 11DB loan can help you. LONDON, ONT.:291 Dundas Street— Telephone 438-9393 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BANK TERM FINANCING FOR CANADIAN BUSINESSES Mr. & Mrs. Earl Atkinson, were among those who attended the 40th wedding anniversary for Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Green- lee, held at the home of their son, Mr. Earl Greenlee Con. 2, Bid- dulph, Saturday, F/O A. J. Hodgins (Sandy) of Val d'Or Quebec, is taking a three week OPP course at Aylmer and his wife and children are staying with his parents and his sisters, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Holden of Lucan, were among those who at- tended a 94th birthday dinner celebration, for Mrs. Muriel Douglas (who is Mrs. Holden's grandmother), held at the home Combine fun with business The Lucan Streamliner's TOPS Club, met at the home of Mrs. Wayne Hockey last Wednesday night with nine members answer- ing the roll call. The total loss of 12 1/2 lb., was very sat- isfying. Two members, one from Granton, and one from Lucan, won weekly crowns for the most pounds lost. After a short discussion on diet, the remainder of the ev- ening was turned over to Mrs. Glen Kennedy, who was convener for the fun night. Several games of euchre were played. Friends shower bride with gifts Miss Mary Mathers, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Mathers, of William St. Lucan, whose mar- miage will take place in St. Peter's Church, London, Satur- day, March 25, was last week guest of honor at two miscel- laneous showers in Lucan. Wednesday evening, Mrs. Bert Thompson and daughter Cheryl, assisted by Mrs. Russell Goddard and Mrs. Hoyden Herbert, enter- tained 20 girl friends and neigh- bours. Winners at games played, during the evening, included Mrs. Charles Karpas, Mrs. Harold Butler, Miss Ingrid Theander and Mrs. Russell Goddard. Friday evening, in spite of below zero weather and storm, 16 relatives of the bride-elect met at the home of Mrs. Allan Scott, to honor her. During the evening, Mrs. Jack Gilmour gave a reading and bingo was played. Juniors greet 13 newcomers The . March meeting of the Lucan Jr. Farmers, was held at the former Maple Lodge School, last Tuesday evening, March 14, with an attendance of 25 members, The fact that 13 of the 25 were new members is a good omen for the future success of the new slate of of- ficers, all of whom but one, Bob HOcigins, county director, was able to be present. The new president, Alfred Ovens, presided for the business. It 'Was decided to continue spon- soring the 4-H Club, during 1967. Plans were finalized to erect posts, in the near future, to hold century-old farm signs. A tenireittee Vide tamed to take charge of decorations and to collect admission for the Jr. Farmers' Spring dance to be held in the ThOrtidale Hall, April 14.. The committee consists of, Harvey Rellings, Kathy Widgeon, Carol Trevithick and Elizabeth Riddell. Dr. Lloyd Hail's invitation, to go On tour, and visit different type area fertile, was discussed. FANS SEE FORMER LUCANiTE who hockey fans and friends, who tUned in the "Teleeeepe" program, on Chahnel 10, Thiire,, day evening, heard Father David Sauer and saw the Canadian hockn., ey team in action. All Were' par- ticularly thrilled to see t WO Splendid shots Of Paul Celina, forinerly of Olden, and hear the high tribtite of praise given him by gather Motet. Times-Advocate, March 23, 1967 Pay. 11 C-hurches mark Easter Honor faithful member Mr. Fred Sutter led in the business session, when a mem- ber of Spring projects were dis- cussed. Rev, Q. W. Sach introduced the guest speaker, Rev, C. H. Merkley of Granton, who showed colored views of the Maritimes. HI C Sunday evening, 20 members of the Lucan-ClandebeYe HI C an- swered the roll call, Bill Park, Betty Park and Marline Butler had charge of the worship service, which was followed by a discussion, Plans for the April 7 dance at the Community Centre were finalized and time was set for leaving for the sunrise Easter service at Parkhill next Sunday. Irish theme prevails for Institute meeting ANGLICAN The March meeting of t h e Evening WA was held in the Parish Hail last Wednesday af- ternoon and took the form of a work meeting to make palm crosses for Palm Sunday. LADIES GUILD The March Ladies Guild meet- ing was held in the Parish Hall last Wednesday evening, with Mrs. Kay Egan assisting the president, Mrs. Charles Beggar in the devotions. Owing to the bad weather con- dition, the attendance was small so although a number of projects were discussed no definite plans could be made. However Wednesday was the birthday of Rev. E. O. Lancaster and also Mrs. George Hodgins so a joint birthday cake was enjoyed by those present. HOLY WEEK SERVICES The United Church and Pente- costal Holiness Church held united Holy Week Services at 8 p.m. Tuesday March 21, in the United Church and Wed., March 22, in the Pentecostal Holiness Church. by Mrs. H. 13. Langford and Mrs. Eldon Yonne'. An Easter theme skit was presented by Mrs. Ed. Melanson, Mrs. Robert Stutt and Mrs. Jack Marshall. A cheque for $3G was received from the members of the Mid- dlesex Presbyterial UCW, in Memory of the late Mrs. George Paul a most faithful member. Mrs. Jim Lockyer reported $25 on the sale of processed turnips, Mrs. Sheridan Revington, the UCW c a no e r representative, asked for canvassers to assist this year. Plans for the Cen- tennial dinner April 5, were dis- cussed. COUPLES CLUB FELLOWSHIP The Couples Club members held their March meeting in the schoolroom last Wednesday ev- ening, with Mr, & Mrs. Stuart McLellan, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Don Maguire in charge. Mr. McLellan led in the worship service and Mrs. Campbell read the Scrip- ture. As a centennial motto, Mrs. Murray Hodgins spoke on two of the prairie provinces, Saskat- chewan and Manitoba, after first showing pictures of the floral emblems for all four — dogwood for B,C., wild rose for Alta., prairie lily for Sask., and prairie crocus for Manitoba. Mrs. Hodgins said British lumbia possessed 37% of all oc- cupied agricultural land and rais- ed 44% of the wheat grown, while Manitoba, the home of the Inter- national Peace Garden, was the only prairie province with an ocean port. She then enumerated some of the products shipped from Churchill. Mrs. Guy Ryan as convener of "Agriculture and Canadian In- dustries", conducted a contest, won by Mrs. Frank Hardy. Mrs. Sheridan Revington was lunch convener. Lucan Personal Items SUNDAY SERVICE Flowers in the church Sunday were in memory of the late Gus Gannett, At the close of the service two servers, Bill Haskett and Brian Ankers gave palm crosses to all the congregation, as they left the church. HOLY WEEK SERVICES There will be a special "Good Friday service" held Thursday evening, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. and early communion at 8:30 a.m. Easter Sunday and also at the 11 a.m. service. Take lead parts in ice review At the fifth annual figure skating ice revue sponsored by Lucan Legion Auxiliary the play "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was presented. Luanne Taylor, Lucan, was Snow White and Jim Macklem, prince Charming. . .r1'.(10WNAWW:40 Easter Lilies, 4 blooms & over $3.50 Potted Mums — $3.00 & $3.50 Mixed Pans — $3.50 Hydrangea, $2.00, $4.00, $5,00 N ic holson's F lowers Lucan 227-4283 UNITED President Mrs. Wm. Froats presided at the March UCW meet- ing in the schoolroom last Tues- day evening. Roll call was answered with an article for the bazaar. The worship service was taken SUGGESTION During the past few weeks a number of Lucanites have sent a gift Times Advocate sub- scription, as a birthday or anni- versary gift. Ring Lina E. Abbott 227-4255 for particulars. PRICES EFFECTIVE MARCH 22-25 INCLUSIVE WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUAN- TITIES - SAVE 22c GOLDEN DEW PARCHMENT ---- SAVE 30c TOP VALU POWDERED BLUE ---- SAVE 12c ----- TOP VALU EVAPORATED DETERGENT MARGARINE MILK C (SPECIAL PACK) C 6 16-oz. 4 $1 1-lb. Pkgs. Tins 5-lb. Poly Bag OCEAN SPRAY (WHOLE OR JELLIED) SAYE 14-OZ. CRANBERRY SAUCE 8c TIN ASSORTED FLAVOURS WHIP 'N' CHILL 2". 540 Pkgs. MILK BONE FLAVOUR SNACKS 2 1p64:,* 65$ CHAMPION S BEEF 26 oz. 808 DOG FOOD: El-MEN 4 Ti„ Ihn A" FANCY PEAS . 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Hold Cancer coffee party Mrs. Murray Hodgins, cam- paign chairman of the Lucaa Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society, last Tuesday morning held a coffee party at her home, for representatives from the var- ious village organizations, CWL, Prospect Hill, Clandeboye and rural areas. A surprise guest was Mr, Charles Duffin of Lon- don, campaign manager of county branches, who spoke briefly. Those taking part in a skit, were Mrs. David Kestle of Clan- deboye reporter, Mrs. Harold Hodgins, president, service to patients, Mrs. Clarence Haskett; acting treasurer, Mrs. Don Ank'. ers; acting education convener, Mrs. Basil Nagle; campaign chairman, Mrs. Murray Hodgins; canvass convener, Mrs. Sheridan Revington. Girls commence another project The London Pony Club held a two-day gymkhanna at the Small- man Arena Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Ron Crozier of Lucan was ring master for the Saturday afternoon performance. His 12- year-old daughter,Susan, riding "Hello Dolly" an her friend, nine-year-old, Mary Jane Cul- bert, daughter of Mrs. Mary Squire and the late Mel Cul- bert, riding "Toby", were among those taking part. Both girls were awarded ribbons. Former resident dies in Toronto Mrs. John Hutchinson 83, of Toronto, a former Alice St., Lucan resident, passed away at the Scarborough General Hos- pital, Toronto, Tuesday March 14. Mrs. Hutchinson, who was the former Lavine Brock, is sur- vived by three sons and two daughters, Earl of Detroit, Cliff of Toronto, Roy of Rexdale, Clara (Mrs. Byron Purdy) of Toronto, Gladys (Mrs. Frank Martin) of Shedden, also one brother, Jona- thon Brock, of London. Her hus- band predeceased her in 1940. Funeral services were con- ducted by Rev. Gordon McDon- ald of the Pentecostal Holiness Church, Lucan, on Friday, March 17 at the Murdy funeral home, Lucan, with interment in St. Jam- es Cemetery, Clandeboye. Pallbearers included Messrs Dick and Bob Hutchinson, Ray Purdy, John Martin, Bruce Davey and Ed Kausch. Vice-president Mrs. Frank Hardy, presided at the March meeting of the Lucan WI in the Community Centre Thursday. Roll call was answered by an Irish story, saying or name of an Irish song. The June meeting at Guelph June 16, and the Horse Show, tea and Antique Display at the Lucan Arena May 22, were dis- cussed. Mrs. Sheridan Revington, Mrs. Ira Carling, Mrs. Jim Lockyer, Mrs. Frank Hardy, Mrs. John Park and Mrs. Murray Hodgins were named a committee to be in charge of the tea and Mrs. Guy Ryan, Mrs. Frank Jolliffe, Mrs. Cecil Robb and Mrs. Wes Atkin- son in charge of the antique display. The next joint euchre with the Clandeboye WI was discussed but owing to Holy Week and so many activities in both Lucan and Clandeboye, no date could be set. 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