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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-09-19, Page 14TiMegrActvooto);.$1tptem!*15k 190 CerresponclenU Mrs. Frances Spord ccon ,. L and district news Phone 2274517 CULBERT DECORATING SERVICE Our New 1969 .Paper Sample Books. Have. Just Arrived- WE :MV$T SELL OVER 1,000 ,RO>!_irS OF RARER to makp.room.fPr the new stock Some of this paper was per single roll. ,For the next 1.Q, DAYS. Any palter we have in. stock Will have to goat ,,,,.. Please help us make room for new stock and we will help you SAVE on your DECORATING NEEDS See Mert & Muriel Culbert JUST 3 DOORS EAST OF UNITED CHURCH, FRANCES ST. • ...7-7.V.4 1.1 ' 1•1 -.1 • • • • "—•, „.. . . , r ••••4444A1,1.4441. 4 • Draw helps pigeon association Friday night was a busy one in Lucan as members of the Southwestern Ontario. Federation of Pigeon Racing gathered to band their birds in preparation for the long flight from. Tweed, over the weekend. A draw was two based on the speed of the winning bird, ,Jinn Thompson of Clandeboye was the lucky winner and is shown above receiving his winnings from a junior member of the Lucan club, Jeff Culbert. The balance of the draw proceeds go to the .district association. Clubs from Mitchell, Sarnia, St, Thomas, London, St, Marys, Stratford and Lucan participated in the banding .activities„ Friday. T—A photo oft, a/Ae ec,xclia inglieed ea eionze and oee the all new A96,9 Adak, aecur/molve3,, deadietya AND GIG TRUCKS ae Acilelv4 dotel ciot giteeMdergyi Yefdende), Aee cOe. aod daufloat6 eie6t „Letwd, gtedlt, Ont 1 • ,1 *4 441 '4.4' t'Ve 11 tin ;Sppcial,Student Rate of $2.00 Send a Subscription of The E'xetpr, Times.AdvocAte:A.to,in.,L, 0 Y"T:' ,r.. or; • - • Name Address 0 Cheque Enclosed ($3.00 to 1.1.S,A.) ,1 Prov, Buy Him or Her a School Subscription to the EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE les Like A Letter From Home . , . So Have the Exeter Times-Advocate Mailed Directly On A Student Subscription. SPECIAL RATE ONLY $2.00 7 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION OCTOBER 1 TO APRIL 1 3.7 11190?! r. badly needed The opening fall meeting of the Lucan Cubs was held in the Scout Hall Monday evening with Scout Master Gordon Froats, assistant Tom Barr and 17 cubs present. Owing to an invitation to meet the Exeter Cub ball team Saturday, most of the meeting was spent on practice, Lucan is in dire need of a 'Scout Master as several of the cubs are now ready for promotion. Anyone knowing of a possible Scout Master, kindly contact Mr. Froats. Walk planned from Granton Lucan-Clandeboye CGIT members plan a walk from Granton to Lucan on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. All members are to meet at Lucan United Church and bring a box lunch. The girls require sponsors with the money to be used for CGIT and a desk for the church. The first CGIT meeting was held Tuesday at Lucan. Thirty-four members were in attendance. The installation of officers was conducted by Mrs. Worthington. Officers are: president, Grace Smith; vice-president, Brenda Herbert; sec. Kathryn Worthington; treas., Jane Hodgson; pianist, Marlene Butler; leaders, Mrs. R. B. Worthington, Mrs. Murray ,Hodgins and Mrs. Clare Stanley. Mrs. M.H. Hodgins gave a talk on what it means to be a CGIT member. 'Mrs, Hodgins gave chevrons and world friendship badges to the group, A film on Chinese agriculture was shown, The mission study this year is "Understanding China and its People". Local horses . . post victories Lucan horses have had several wins during the past two Weeks. "Midge Diamond" owned by Leroy Revirigton and Harry LoydriS won a first at Goderich And two firsts at Dresden, ``Tug-boat Annie" came second at Garden City, St. Catharines, and "Meadow Roach", also owned by Leroy Revington came third at Garden City. "Tithe to Sail" owned by Don ReVirigtoe carne thitd at Dresden, Lions _:._ante will continue The Lucan. Lions Club members held their opening fell dinner meeting in the Anglican Church basement recently. New president Harold Butler presided. Corp. Bernie Crane showed a splendid film on "Mechanized Death", It was decided to continue to hold monthly dances the last Friday of each month, so the September dance will be September 27 in the Community Centre. The annual $500 draw will be held at the Legion Hall, October 18. The proceeds from this draw will go towards the upkeep of the Centennial Park, the installation of playground equipment, the care of needy families and for the over-all betterment of the community. Mrs. Evan Hodgins' group of the Ladies Guild catered for the dinner, The rector gave a splendid sermon on the theme, "Civil Disorder", All were pleased to receive their first copy of the Church Bulletin, which will be of great assistance in remembering time and date of future meetings. One error in the bulletin was the place of the Ladies' Guild Tea and Bazaar which will be held Friday, September 27 at S p.m. in the church basement, not in Holy Trinity Carlyle Hall as printed, UNITED The usual Sunday morning service at Lucan United Church was in the charge of the Rev. Hugh Wilson of Exeter. He took for his subject, "The Hard Way and the Right Way", Members of Lucan- Clandeboye Hi-C met in Lucan United Church Sunday for the election of officers for the coming year. There were 16 members present and the Worship service was presented by Bert Walker. Lunch was served by Linda Smith and Leroy McGrath. Officers installed were president, Bert Walker; vi c e -president, Grace Smith; secretary, Donna Walker; and treasurer, Betty Park, Institute ladies enjoy fashions The president and secretary of the Lucan Women's Institute each received an invitation to the Ladies' Day Luncheon at the Western Fair. As neither of these ladies were able to attend, Mrs. Alex 'Young and Mrs. Frances Saward deputized for them. After partaking a very appetizing lunch, the director of the fair, managers, and leaders of the various groups of entertainers were introduced. There were about 140 people present including four Mounties. These were not needed to keep order., but their uniforms added even more brilliance to the ladies' colorful dresses. The grandstand show, including the fashion show, was enjoyed by all, The CFPL movie show, "Colourful Canada" was well worth waiting for, The ladies were very interested in the rieddlework exhibits which were of the highest standards to be Seen anywhere. LUCAN TFIAIL.RIDERS Fourteen young Lucan hotterrien hit the trail for a two-hour ride, Sunday. About 10 miles Of country was covered before reaching the rerldezliOtte at Harold Hardy's tarnt Clandeboye lady joins Tops group A new member from Clandeboye was enrolled last Wednesday evening to the Lucan Streamliners, making a total of 11 members,, Leader Mrs, Eldon Hopps was able to preside. The weigh-in this week was much more encouraging than last week. Mrs. Charles McRobert was named queen for the week. Next Wednesday afternoon, four executive• members are going to an executive meeting at Kitchener. An invitation was received from the Strathroy Tops to attend the crowning of their queen in November. The date has not been sot for the Lucan crowning as yet. Legion Auxiliary holds first meet The Legion Auxiliary held its first fall meeting recently with 14 members present. President Mrs. A.E. Reilly presided and the Mystery Prize was won by Mrs. Jim Murphy, During the business session it was decided to again cater for figure skating. As Mrs. Anna Cameron is moving away from London, it will be necessary to secure a new teacher. Plans were finalized for catering to the Davis-Inson wedding to be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Saturday, September 28. LUCAN LANES OPEN The Lucan Lanes bowling alley opened Tuesday evening with the Colleens playing their first game of the season. Mrs. Grace Henderson is in charge this year. Mrs. Calvin Haskett, who underwent surgery in St. Joseph's Hospital, was able to be brought home last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Burlington, Iris and Ralph, Mitchell, Miss Delores Burlington, RN of Stratford and David Price of London were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs. Eric Hodgins. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Egan of RR 1 Thamesford were Sunday callers with Mrs. Kay Egan. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Crozier entertained Sunday with a joint birthday dinner in honor of their daughter Julia, and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David Maynard of London. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Langford of Lucan and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Langford of London have returned from a few days motor trip to Temagami, Sudbury and North Bay. They called on Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Langford at Jumping Caribou Lake, Laura and Lisa, five and three year old daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Gary McKenzie, spent last Weekend in Guelph with their aunt, Mrs. Don Black and returned home with their mother Sunday: The Boys' Brigade Club meeting was postponed Friday evening as most of the members went to London Fair. Mr, and Mrs. R.R. Crozier and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mueller at Waterford Sunday after attending Church at Ailsa Craig. Mr. and Mrs. William Butler were weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John Park, Dr. and Mrs. John Dewey left by plane for their home in Florida, Saturday, after spending Another shop is reopening Although all equipment has not yet arrived, another of L uean 's vacant stores has reopened. The Koffee Kup is under new management with Harry Arnold and his daughters in charge. For months, extensive alterations and renovations have made an unbelievable transformation. New door, new flooring, fluorescent lighting, painted walls and new counters have been installed and everything is spotlessly clean. Stairs to the basement and to the apartment above have been renewed. Two rest rooms and a broom closet modernize the. building. The "Rose Room" is still not renovated but will probably be again used as a committee room or private lunch room, A good supply of school books, soft drinks, ice-cream and baking are now available but when the counter and seats' arrive, light lunches will be served, •,1,* a month with Mr. and Mrs. John Park and other relatives. '' “.; Paul Melanson was very glad to be able to return to school Monday. He has been home for one week after breaking a bone in his ankle. He will have to use crutches for some time. BALL GAME Saturday was a perfect day for the exhibition baseball game between the Exeter Cubs and''.'- the Lucan Cubs, at Exeter. The game was very close, ending up 11-8 in' favor of Lucan, The Lucan lads came home very happy. Brad Taylor pitched for Lucan and David Smith was catcher. OPENING —THURSDAY— SEPTEMBER 19 FEATURING HOME-BAKED - PIES - BREAD . - CAKES BAKE SHOP NEXT TO ROSS' BARBER SHOP ft junior farmers assist at Fair The regular September meeting of the, Lucan Junior .Farttlera, was held last Tuesday evening in the Maple Lodge Community Centre with an attendance of over 35, President John Riddell was in charge, Plans for .continuing renovation of the Ausable cemetery were discussed and plans for another dance in the near future were made. It was decided to .continue selling signs for slow-moving vehicles.. FolloWing the meeting all went to the home of Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Rollings for a. • shivaree. Tuesday, six members assisted in the Junior Farmer food booth at London Fair, Wednesday, two members assisted selling hay and straw at the Fair. Friday other members assisted in the food booth, so altogether Lucan Jr, Farmers had a busy week: ANGLICAN Rev. Robert Carson had 20 confirmation candidates — 15 Lucan, 5 Clandeboye — out last Tuesday night in the Parish Hall. In the basement, he had 21 eager young people out to organize an Anglican Youth Movement Club. The following officers were elected: president, Ed Knoblaugh; first, vice-president, Cathy Cunningham, Clandeboye; second vice-president, Alan Kraut; secretary, Janis Freeman. To raise some funds, the young people decided to have a car wash at the Supertest Service Station this Saturday. Flowers in the church Sunday were in loving memory of the late Mrs. Hilson Grose. 4114.1 lllll 1111,1,1,1111.111•111011i1 I1111i ,,,,,,,,, 111111114 , 1 ,,, 1 ....... 111 ...... 11/111111111111111111111 . 1 ... 1/11 ... 1 . i11111111i.111/111 Church news .......... 11111i1111111111/11 ... 1 .. 111111/111.jugm ..... ijit1111.11111111111 ....... 11111 .... .... 1111 ....... 111111111111111111 111 ..... 1 .. PENTECOSTAL The usual Sunday services at Lucan Pentecostal Church were in the charge of the Rev, Gordon McDonald, The floor of the Sanctuary of the Church is being renovated during this week, and will be C•eit 4`111::3t •ci;j t, fishedAre e :the regular S coutmaster quarterly ,conference, 10, a.m. Saturday. Mrs. C.F. Isaac, Women's Auxiliary President for the entire denomination, will be present and will install new officers of the'W.A. A special service at 7 p.m. will be conducted by the Rev. Douglas Warren, of Exeter United Church. The "Singing Sisters", of Chatham will provide the music. They will also sing at the services on the following Sunday. 1111111111111111111111111111 ..... 11111111111411111111111111111111111 .. .. 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Lucan V personals 1 . .m. li111.. .. 1111 ........ ..... .. 411 11171111.1411141114, .*),11111111111,111111111111111 ....... .,11111tuittyt ....... way gittor,19,.. Off to Another World . the World of University . KEEP 'THEM' INFORMED OF THE NEWS BACK HOME 0 • fir i$ t. ;;;;,,iv