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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-10-23, Page 16SIGN in travel agency: "For the family that strays together." .Safety on road emphasized to Lions- Centralia Farmers Supply Ltd. Grain e Feed • Cement Building Supplies Cool 228-6638 Explorers to aid UNICEF Announce New Healing Substance: Shrinks Piles a given journey at 60 miles an hour and your neighbor does 50 miles an hour, you won't have your coat off before he arrives. Statistics show that of every one million drivers, only three percent are considered experts. Summing, it up, it means that everybody should try to cure the awful slaughter on the highways. The guest speaker was introduced by Lion Bob Stutt and thanked by Lion Jim Shipley, Lion Alex Young boosted Lion Lep Knight and singing was led by Rev, Bill Tupling, Final plans were completed for the stag night at the Legion Hall, Friday, October 24. Several car-loads of Lir can-Clan deboye Explorers attended the Service of Giving last Sunday at First Baptist Church, London, A Thanksgiving story was given by Miss Judy Jordan, a teacher at Mt. Elgin Day School, Muncey Indian Reserve. St. George's Explorers expressed their thoughts on Thanksgiving with pictures and verse. On the altar steps was a white wheelbarrow with autumnal decorations, featuring a long loaf of bread, and a large pumpkin into which the offering envelopes were placed. Many churches in the district were represented and the money collected will be used for scholarships for Indian Reserve children to help them continue their education both on the reserve and in London. HOT TURKEY SUPPER OPP officer, bride honeymoon in north Holy Trinity Anglican Church LUCAN WED., OCT. 29 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Lucan-Clandeboye Explorers met at Lucan United Church Monday, October 20 with 40 Explorers and their leaders. Guest helpers for handcraft and Red Star group were Mrs. David Kestle and Mrs. T. B. Fenwick. ExclusivelieullogsubstauceProyentoshrink hemorrhoids and repair damaged tissue. A renowned research institute has found a unique healing substance with the ability to shrink hemor- rhoids painlessly It relieves itching and discomfort in minutes and speeds up healing of the injured, inflamed tissue, In case after case, while gently relieving pain, actual reduction (shrinkage) took place Most important of all results were so thorough that this improve- ment was maintained over a period of many months, This was accomplished with a new healing substance (Hio-Dyne) which quickly helps heal injured cells and stimulates growth of new tissue, Now Rio-Dyne is offered in oint- ment and suppository form called Preparation H. Ask for it at all drug stores, Satisfaction or your money refunded. Limn and district Lions Club held their regular meeting last Monday in the basement of Holy Trinity Anglican Church with 80 percent membership attendance and four guests, Alec Boyes, Dick Brooks, Grafton Squires and Grigg Zollrath, The guest speaker, Bert Caskie, safety director of Bell Canada for counties of Middlesex, Elgin and Lambton gave an interesting talk emphasizing safety on the road. He said that in 7 1/2 years of open conflict there were 40,000 US lives lost, In the 12 months of 1968 due to accidents on the roads etc. 56,400 people were killed and over 1,000 injured. Bell Canada have 7,300 vehicles on the road at all times so they are most interested in the safety factor. He said the key reason for accidents is that we are suffering from over-pro ter tiveness, There are so many signs to insure safety, drivers follow them blindly. They should never let their eyes become stagnant. Eyes must be in continual motion and should get the big picture, everything from curb to curb and one block ahead. Drivers should identify things that could challenge or threaten them even through rearview mirrors. Eye-length time of 8 to 10 seconds is required looking ahead. Drivers should stay back one car length at 30 miles per hour and remember — if you do Arena is ready for busy year By JIM BURT We have finally got back into the winter swing again with skating and hockey getting underway again for the winter season. Although our regular season hasn't got into full swing yet, the enthusiasm seems to be centred on the newly-formed Lucan Irish Six Jr. (D) Hockey Club, which will be playing its home games at the centre every Wednesday night, By the way the Irish Six played Crediton Tigers Intermediate 'C' team Sunday Night at Huron Park Arena and were out-scored but not out-played by an 8-5 count. I would like to see a return game here at the centre at a later date between these two teams. Could be interesting. We will have pre-school skating here at the centre every Wednesday 2-3 p.m. and free skating for girls every Friday 4-5 p.m. Adults $2 Children under 12 — $1 Baskets of magenta gladioli and white mums adorned the Lucan United Church, October 4 when Rev. W. C. Tupling and Rev. Welch of Oshweken, Ontario, performed the marriage ceremony uniting Judith (Judy) Evelyn Coughlin and Neil Allen Campbell, with a double-ring wedding. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coughlin, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Campbell of Dutton. Jack Page of North Bay was the soloist accompanied at the organ by Miss Reta Chown. Given in marriage by her father the bride had chosen a white floor-length lagoda crepe gown with round, scooped neckline, long tapered sleeves, empire-styled bodice of guipure lace to match the sleeves. The A-line skirt had an attached circular chapel train, softly gathered in the back and accented by a bow. Her floral headband held a long flowing floor-length hand-rolled veil of silk illusion. She carried a bouquet of hybrid orchids, stephanotis and ivy. Mrs. Donald Coughlin, matron of honour, Miss Nancy Young, cousin of the bride, Miss New centrernan signed by Irish Jim. Freeman, manager of the Lucan Irish six announced this week signing of Centre Pete MacGinnas who was sought after by the London Junior Gems. MacGinnas lives at RR 6, London. Coach John Anderson feels that MacGinnas will add the required power to the Lucan forwards. At the present time 14 players have inked their contracts. Trainer Bob Anderson reports that Jeff Craig is the only player on the limp at the present time. When asked what characteristics he looks for in a young player, Anderson felt that a Junior has to respect the game of hockey, and if he does he will conduct himself with courtesy and display good manners both on and off the ice. Secretary Larry Hotson states that he has a supply of family season's tickets at a cost of $10 for the 15 regular scheduled home games. It is hoped that these tickets will be popular as the executive would like to see the arena filled for these games. A exhibition game has been scheduled against Norwich Jrs. club in Norwich Friday, October 24 at 8:30 p.m. Many in attendance at trousseau event 'Will initiate into local Legion Jean Cunningham, Mrs. Gerald Atkinson, sister of the groom, Miss Kathy Coughlin, cousin of the bride, as bridesmaids and Miss Dianne Young, cousin of the bride, as flower-girl, all wore identically styled gowns of mauve shantung with A-line skirts from empire waistlines. Inverted pleats at the back were trimmed with purple velvet. They wore mauve slippers to match, and magenta miniature. carnations to match those in their bouquets were strewn in their hair. They carried baskets of magenta miniature carnations and purple grapes. Donald Campbell, brother of the groom was best man, and Gordon Young, uncle of the bride, Donald Coughlin, brother of the bride, Gerald Atkinson, brother-in-law of the groom, and Philip Campbell, brother of the groom, were ushers. For the reception held at the arena, the bride's mother wore a brown wool crepe dress with beaded trim, matching feathered hat and dizzy-lizard accessories with a corsage of yellow baby roses and white carnations. She was assisted by the groom's mother wearing a mauve suit with silver accessories and a corsage of white baby roses and white carnations. The bride chose for her travelling outfit an avocado green dress and matching coat, with gold accessories and a mauve orchid corsage. The couple honeymooned in Northern Ontario. The young couple will make their home in Lucan. A trousseau tea was given for Lois by her mother, Mrs. Lorne Hodgins, Saturday, October 18 at her home. The tea table was beautifully decorated with a bowl of pinkish-mauve mums on an ecru lace cloth. Streamers of pink and white paper with pink and white bells formed a canopy over the table where a white paper crinoline-dressed bride formed the centre of attention. Tea was served from a silver service in the afternoon by Mrs. Olivia Hodgins, Exeter, grandmother of the bride-elect and Mrs. Wellington Haist, grandmother of the groom-elect, Exeter. These ladies were relieved by Mrs. Leonard Smith, Lucan, aunt of the bride-elect, and Mrs. Arnold Wasnidge, Ailsa Craig, aunt of the groom-elect. Receiving guests at the door were Lois, her mother, and Mrs. Lloyd Jones, Centralia, mother of the groom-elect. The guest book was in the charge of cousins of the groom-elect, in the afternoon, Miss Judy Haist, Centralia, and in the evening, Miss Sheila Smith, Lucan. Miss Beth Chalmers , Exeter; and Miss Linda Jones, Centralia, displayed the shower gifts; Mrs. Art Hunking, Exeter, wedding gifts; Miss Linda Smith, Lucan, linens. Mrs. Dave Turner, Varna, and Miss Brenda Haist, London, served in the afternoon, and Miss Marilyn Smith, Lucan, and Miss Darlene Passmore, Woodham, served in the evening. Mrs. Myrtle Passmore, Woodham, and Mrs. Melvin Gardiner, Exeter, poured tea in the evening. Helping in the kitchen in the afternoon were Mrs. Norval Jones, Exeter; Mrs. Maurice Haist, Centralia; and Mrs. Fred Haist, London. In the evening Mrs. Alvin Fulton, Exeter; Mrs. Don Abbott and Mrs. Jim Mugford, both of Lucan, helped in the kitchen. About 100 guests signed the guest-book at the trousseau tea. Institute members tell about first Sunday School teacher Mrs. Frances Saward was appointed to act as delegate for Lucan at the London Area WI Annual Convention at St. Thomas. Several ladies contributed to the display of unusual earrings. There was quite a variety. The mystery prize was won by Mrs. Sheridan Revington. Next meeting will be November 20 at the home of Mrs. Clare Lewis with Mrs. R. A. Carson in charge of the program, Mrs. Carson has arranged with Mrs, Knapp, teacher of nutrition at the Centralia Agricultural School, to be the guest speaker. The Lucan WI meeting was held last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Frank Hardy with 15 members and six guests, including Mrs, H. Brophey, North Middlesex WI District President and Mrs. C. Richie, District secretary-treasurer, both of Parkhill and Mrs. Elsie Knight, Cloverdale. Mrs. Frances Seward was in the chair. The ladies had assembled earlier than scheduled in order to honour Miss Donna Snelgrove with a shower of miscellaneous gifts prior to her marriage to Do ug Monk, Hanover, October Members answered the roll-call with the information, "Where I started Sunday School, and my first teacher," This proved to be quite interesting as Bride-elect is honored often others knew the teachers named. Several of the guests gave this information about themselves and it was surprising that everyone could remember so much, Mrs. Ron Crozier gave a reading, "Recipe for Christian Living in place of Mrs. J. A. Young's comments on the motto "Treasure the past but don't live in it." Mrs. H. Brophey, District President, spoke on the aims and purposes of the WI and in connection with historical research. She advocated saving the best of the old and blending with the new, as a means of preserving the past. She had brought with her many books filled with interesting items from the past, which members would have liked to have been able to spend more time reading and examining. Many members already b elonging to Mail-a-Men u expressed their pleasure with the recipes received and six more members registered for this service. Sunday afternoon will see the largest initiation ceremony in the history of the Lucan Legion. Eighteen members, who have joined the Legion in the past three months, will be officially sworn in. Comrade Sid Daley will be chairman for this function and the initiation team reads like a "Who's Who" of Legion in this part of the Province. Assisting Comrade Daley will be Dist. "A" Commander James (Bing) Forbes, Deputy Dist. Commander George Brown, Dist. Chairman, Larry Ross, and Past District "A" Commanders Roy Warren and George Berdan. Charlie Moon, President of Chatham Branch, will bring his Sgt.-at-Arms and two pipers and a drummer to assist with the ceremonies. Zone A-5 Commander Tom Healey and many of the other branches in the Zone will also be represented. Visiting local dignitaries will include Lucan Reeve Ivan Hearn and local members of parliament. The ceremony starting at 3 p.m. is open to the public and families and friends are urged to attend. Former rector, wife honored in Saskatoon Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, and were most proud that their son Harry had been chosen to read the Prologue. Mr. Prest as Rural Dean was Parade Marshal. Arnold Edinborough, editor of the Saturday Night magazine was the guest speaker. Canada Savings Bonds can make good things happen to you—now and in the future. Millions of Canadians know this. Last year they bought more than three billion dollars worth. Their reasons for buying? Simple. Canada Savings Bonds are easy to buy for cash or on instalments where you work, bank or invest. Canada Savings Bonds are cold hard cash— instantly. They can be redeemed anytime at their full face value plus earned interest. They are safe—backed by all the resources of Canada. A very special security. And this year Canada Savings Bonds give you the best return ever! New Canada Savings Bonds now yield an average of 8.00% a year when held to maturity. Each $100 Bond begins with $7.00 interest for the first year, pays $8.00 interest for each of the next two years, and then pays $8.25 interest for each of the last six years. On top of this you can earn interest On your interest. 0ouble your money in nine years! Buy yours today and make good things happen to you! Miss Lois Hodgins was honoured with the presentation of an electric blender by members of the Canadian Tire Association at the home of Mrs. Alvin Fulton, RR 3, Exeter. Mrs. Melvin Gardiner, Exeter, held a miscellaneous shower at her home for neighbours and friends, Mrs. Dave Turner received girlfriends at the home of her father, Don Abbott in Lucan, to honour her. Mrs. Myrtle Passmore, RR 1, Woodham, aunt of the groom, entertained relatives. Mrs, Arnold Campbell and Mrs. John Ridley of Exeter, cousins of the bride-elect held a shower at the home of Mrs, Campbell for relatives of the bride. Mrs. Art Bunking gave a surprise shower party at Exeter for friends of the bride-elect. CS-60-21 • October 5 was a red letter day for Lucan's former Rector, the Rev, John Prest and Mrs. Prest, now of Saskatoon. Every month or six weeks, a social hour is spent downstairs after the 11 a,m. service in their church, but this Sunday Mr. Prest was surprised to hear the organist playing the "Anniversary Waltz" and to see on the tea-table a large cake, decorated with a silver horseshoe brought from Scotland, and inscribed, "Happy 25th Anniversary John and Mary". After congratulations a beau tiful corsageand boutonniere were pinned on the happy bride and groom, At the close of the social hour Mr, Prest was presented with a large AnniVersary card signed by all present, and Mrs. Prest with a purse containing $100, At 7 p.m. Mr. and Mn. Nest attended the Spedal Church and University hervice held In the Hike is planned for 4-H girls The Lucan Arena will not be available for 4.H neXt Saturday, October 25. Clandeboye girls Will meet at Clandeboye United Church at 10 a,m, and Lucan members at 1:30 p.m. at the same place. If the day is suitable there will be a hike. If it is not, a session will be held in the Church basement, All girls must bring a book, in any case, and be prepared to comment on it. NOTICE your reporter, Mrs. Saward, asks that anyone wishing to have an item of news printed in the .current issue of the "rimes-Advocate, try to contact hot before 1 -o'clock Monday, Home residents enjoy travelling Last Saturday the three former Lucanites of the McCormick Home were among the large group of residents taken by the London Travellers on a delightful drive through Thorridale, Kintore, Embro and Tharnesforcl. The day was perfect, but all were disappointed that the leaves were not as colourful as usual. The drivers of many oncoming vehicles apparently thought the long line of cars was a funeral, so pulled off to the Shoulder of the road and respeetfully waited for the "funeral" to pass, They must have been surprised that the occupants of the cars were such a happy group of mourners, Lucan and district news Phone 227-4617 Correspondent: Mrs. Frances Seward Page 20 Times-Advocate, October 23, 1969 MR. AND MRS, NEIL A. 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