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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-12-12, Page 18Lucan and district news Correspondent: Mrs. Frances Savvard LUCAN FIREMEN AT TUESDAY'S BLAZE Christmas. The fernier schoolhouse between Lucan and Elginfield was selected as a storage depot and persons with donations for the Quinns were asked to leave them there. The family had been in the hoMe for about one year. Waterloo was her sister's only attendant and Tc/ In McLaughlin of London, brother of the groom, Was best man. After a honeymoon trip to St. Annes, Montreal and Niagara Falls the young couple will reside in London. /11/..esee../../W\ONO%/%1.1.11,•/".....1,.///e",/,'W, Shop at home ELECTROHOME . . an extra degree of excellence. We have a good selection of ELECTROHOME Stereo Consoles IN STOCK PRICED FROM 299 y, IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE The Appointment of LUCAN ELECTRONICS The Riviera 22" COLOR TELEVISION AS PICTURED PRICED AT $70900 Plus a Generous Allowance ' for Present TV MAIN STREET AS THEIR DEALER ' IN THE LUCAN AREA PHONE 227-4621 LUCAN COME IN AND SEE Page )8 Times-Advocate, December 12, 1900. Family. of .five. .homeless. Asking far clothing, furnishings otmer T A: reporter s moved to London Fire destroys two-storey -,Liwcan. home As a tribute to Miss Lina Abbott, a former Lupo correspondent for many long years, The Times-Advocate is pleased to publish a story written by Jean Goldhawk which appeared in an August issue of the Western Ontario Farmer, Miss Abbott left her beloved Lucan last week to take up residence in the McCormick Home in London. In discussing the story with Miss Abbott prior to her departnre, she said she was most happy that Jean Goldhawk had chosen her interest in the children as the main theme of the article. (By Jean Goldhawk) Miss Lina Abbott is leaving Lucan. Her dynamic community spirit will be greatly missed, for she has been a driving force behind civic and church affairs in the small town north of London since her retirement to the old homestead in 1950. It is difficult to determine which, aspect of her teaching MISS LINA ABBOTT' career that Miss Abbott has found most rewarding — that of school teacher for 36 years, or that of League of Loyalty teacher, which she will continue until she leaves her home. In truth, it might be said that some part of each has found its way into all her contacts with the hundreds of children her life has touched, over the years. • Why is Miss Abbott leaving Lucan? She gives her reply in her own fbrthright manner. "I'm 81 years old. I find it impossible to keep up the large home my parents built in 1909, so I am going to live in the McCormick Home in London. y body may be in London, but y heart will remain in Lucan." • Her spirited conversation and agile mentality belie the 81 ,`" Mrs. R. M. Bowman and Mrs. Kathlyn Egan were visitors of the Rev. & Mrs. E. 0. Lancaster, at Forest, Wednesday last. Mr. & Mrs. Bob Fletcher of Calgary, Alberta, made a surprise visit to her sister Mrs. Ray Zinn. They had not met for 22 years. Edward C. Chaney came from Detroit to visit with them. Miss Flo Chown visited with her sister, Miss Reta Chown for the weekend supper for Mrs. Snelgrove s parents, Mr. & Mrs. Allen, Whitbourn of Walker's. There were 40 near relatives present including one great-grand- daughter. Judy Coughlin visited the O'Keefe Centre, Toronto, with the Supertest Ladies' Club. Mr. & Mrs. John Lang, Willowdale accompanied her home and visited nearby relatives in the Lucan district. Miss Lina Abbott left Lucan last Wednesday to make her home in London at the McCormick home. Mrs. A. M. Hedden is a patient in the South Huron Hospital. She is progressing favourably. yearsi but she has reasoned that should serious ill health befall her, she would not wish to be burdensome to those whom she loves, as they love her, Miss Abbott recalls, with pleasure, her many years as teacher of the fourth grade at Perth AVentle School in Toronto. "I was, always trying to encourage the children to go to Sunday School, and each time one of my children could put up a hand on a Monday morning and say they had been to Sunday School, I put a star opposite their name," she said. One incident I remember so well," she continued," involved a special little lad named Sydney. He just wouldn't go to Sunday School. One day I said to him, "Oh. Sydney, if you would just go to Sunday School, we would have perfect enrolment, and the whole class would have a star. The very next Monday morning Sydney came in, beaming from ear to ear, and I knew before I asked for hands to go up, that Sydney had been to Sunday School. Yes, he had perfect attendance from then on." Some years later, she had occasion to visit a grade eight in Perth and the only face she recognized was that of Sydney. She said she would like to ask him a question, but was hesitant about it. Sydney anticipated the question and told her, "Yes, Miss Abbott, I'm still going to Sunday School," again beaming broadly. "I've since lost track of my lad, but I often wonder if Sydney is now sending his own children to Sunday School." She states that one of the greatest rewards she has had in her church work in Lucan is when some little one will hail her on the street and shout, "Hi, Miss Abbott. See you next Sunday!" As a correspondent for three newspapers in her area, Miss Abbott keeps in close touch with all events in the community. "Of course I can be replaced," she states matter-of-factly," but I will indeed miss talking with my friends when I move to the Home." Covering for the press an even dozen musical festivals over the years, she has carried her lunch and supper, so as not to miss a single performance by one of her little ones. For thousands of pupils, now grown to adulthood, there, will alWays be a special teacher to remember... Miss Abbott, of Lucan. Mrs. F. H. Jolliffe has returned from a visit with Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Dupuis, at Walkerton. George A. Hodgson, son of Mrs. Mary and the late Eldon Hodgson, was married Friday to Mary A. McEwen, daughter of Mrs. Alexander Collins, Strathroy and the late Mr. Collins, at Huron Street Presbyterian Church, London. UNITED CHURCH The Rev. W. C. Tupling was in charge of the Sunday morning service at the Lucan United Church. His sermon "Disturbing News" gave leads for much thought. His story for the children was based on the song "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth", which caused many smiles. UCW BAZAAR The Christmas bazaar held Figure skating registration up By J. E. BURT The Ladies Auxiliary of the Lucan Legion had a very good turn out for their figure-skating lessons last Tuesday with a roll call of 125 present. Instructress Mrs. Cathy Eves is doing a very capable job of sorting all the children into various groups and she is very busy for this two hour period at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Last Friday night the Lucan. Minor Hockey teams were hostsI to Exeter in Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget. The Pee Wees won by a score of 2-0. The Bantams won 3-1 but the Midgets spoiled a perfect Irish night by dropping their game 3-1. The Lucan boys were spoiling for a rough night but cooler heads prevailed in the Exeter team, so that nothing serious developed. Hats off to the Exeter boys. In minor hockey Saturday in the Shamrock League it was Dorchester 3, Ilderton 1. In the second game it was Lambeth 4, Lucan 2 and in the third game it was Stoneybrook 4, Exeter 2. Friday evening by the members of the UCW in the basement of Lucan United Church was a great success. There was a gdod crowd all the evening despite the bad weather. The hall was gay with Christmas decorations when Mrs. W. C. Tupling gave a speech of welcome and declared the bazaar open. Mrs. H. B. Langford was at the door. Mrs. Earl Young and Mrs. Emerson Stanley were Girls watch `glad tidings' The Lucan-Clandeboye Explorers met at the Lucan United Church with 34 Explorers and four counsellors in attendance. Christmas games were played under the direction of Mrs. Keith Kraul. The opening ceremony was conducted by Chief Explorer Linda Kraul. A film, "Good News for all people," was shown, telling how angels brought good tidings to the shepherds long ago and showing how Christians today brings good tidings to needy people in other lands. The girls learned a new anthem "The Virgin Mary had a baby boy." They were reminded to continue to save used stamps for the Bible Society and to remind others to do so. The Closing Ceremony was led by the Counsellors. conveners. The Friendship Unit served the dessert tea in the C. E. building, Mrs. Ross McRoberts being the convener. ANGLICAN Members of the Guild of the Lucan Anglican Church sponsored a cosmetic, hairpiece and fashion demonstration in the Parish Hall. Mrs. Vincent Hodgins of Denfield gave the demonstration. Seven ;Lucan. residents are homeless as the result of a. fire Tuesday which destroyed the mariw- Street home of John Quinn and family,. Mrs, :Quinn, two. .of her children and a foster child were at home At the time but escaped without injury, Mr, Quinn WAS at work and the three. remaining :Quinn children were confined to hospital after .haying their tonsils removed. New quarters for his family were being sought yesterday by Quinn;Mr,, who with his wife is staying, in London with friends, Two children were house guests with Lucan people and another was in London. Youngsters in hospital were to remain an extra day. Since .all clothing and furnishings owned by the Quinns were lost in the blaze, Lucan and area folks have begun to .eolleet items which will help the family to .he reunited in time for Couple wed in Kitchener St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Kitchener, was the setting for double-ring ceremony recently when the -Rey, L. P. Cullaton united in. marriage Marie Fogelman and Edward. McLaughlin, The bride is the daughter of Mrs Alex Poechnian and the late Aiex Poechman of RR Wnlicerton, The .groom is the son of Mrs. William McLaughlin, London, and the late William McLaughlin, RR 3, Lucan Miss Rita Poechman of Lucan personals 44 44 1111111111111111 lllllllllllllllll 11111111 llllllll 111111111111111 llllllllllllllllllll 111111111 llllllllllll 111/11 llllllllllllllll 1111111. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Snelgrove gave a surprise anniversary llllllllllllll llllll 111111111111111M llllllllllll 1 llllllllllll M111111111 llllll lllllllllllllllllll / llllll 111111111111 llllll I,,,,,,,,, 111111111 llllllll 111111111 lllllll 111. Church news Lucan woman dies in accident Mrs. Simone Phair died suddenly,as the result of a traffic accident in London Township Thursday. She was a passenger in a car driven by her husband, Wesley, who is still confined to hospital. Other survivors include her children, Clayton Robert, Nelson Wesley and Kathleen Sirhone, at home. 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