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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-11-27, Page 17Lucan and district news Phone ,2g74517 Correspondent: Witi, Prance$Saward Tirriss-Advocait•g Nowornbior 27g 1969 P490 1-7 JETS HELP IRISH SIX FINANCIALLY — The Lucan Irish Six junior hockey club received a big boost financially from the Lucan-Ilderton Jets. Tom England, president of the Irish, second from the right is shown accepting a cheque for $450 from Ian Dallas, prexy of the Jets along with Irish manager Jim Freeman and Lucan Reeve Ivan Hearn, a member of the Jets executive. T-A photo. 888I llllllllllll llll mitt lllll 888,8888181.888881811888118,88i88884188888881888 llllll 111111111111111111111% l lll 111818 lllll 88 llll #8881.88 llllllll 8818iittim818888188888 l l unolnlunt, uatl llllllllllll mot Lucan church news MR. AND MRS. JOHN WILLIAM HARTLING :6:t$ to 300 VW dealers ross Canada there has a be one close to you, ••••••••••:•:•:tx,f+:4**•:',Vtiii;14., The car of the future. Some day all cars might hove air-cooled engines that never need water or antifreeze, Some day all cars might average 32 miles to o gallon and get by on pints, not quarts of oil. Some day all cars might be put together under the watchful eyes of 1,104 inspectors, inspecting every single part 3 times. Some day all cars might hove their own electronic diagnostic systems* in each dealer. ship to diagnose small problems before they become big problems. Some day all cars might come Out each year working better, not just looking different. some day. *Our revolutionary new Diagnosis and Maintenance System. By ART BATES Election fever is in the air — and it hits also at Branch 540 with our annual election meeting next Wednesday evening. A frill slate of officers has already been lined up and more nominations are expected prior to the voting. The list of candidates to date is as follows: President, Sid Daley, Jack Elson; first vic&president, Bill Smith, Emerson DeGraw; second vice-president, Percy Knee; third vice-president, Wally Boyes; secretary, Pat Grudge, Art Bates; treasurer, Kelth Dickson, Wally Boyes; executive, Roy Zinn, Harold Butler, Len Fisher, Gord Elson, Larry Gibson, Larry Ditty, Charlie Skolly; Sgt.-at-Arms, Emerson DeGrew, Len Fisher, Jim Lockyer, Fred Bowerman, Robert Holland. Zone Commander Tom Healey will be in attendance to chair the election portion of the meeting, All candidates will have to be in attendance to signify • their acceptance of the nomination or submit written acceptance. If we are to be assured of a meaningful election, it is imperative that we have a large turnout of members for this most important meeting. 0 We • had rather a sparse turnout for the first of our bi-monthly winter sports night November meeting of the Lucan Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Clare • Lewis, Thursday, with the president, Mrs. Frances Saward in the chair. Roll call was answered by 16 members and five guests, one of whom, later became a member. It was agreed to send the 6 collection of that evening to Biafra. Mrs. Cecil Robb suggested that a meeting be held at Braemore Lodge, Exeter, some time, as the patients would enjoy this, and it was agreed that it could be done when the weather improved. Mrs. R. A. Carson read a poem on the motto, entitled, "Ten Little Vitamins", and distributed booklets on drugs, liquor and tobacco. Because of the stormy day the speaker, Rev. Charles Scott ► of the London Psychiatric Hospital, had been advised not to come. The mystery prize was won by Mrs. Saward. Trinity United Church, Schumacher, was decorated with Many flowers November 8 when Rev, G.A, Potter performed the wedding ceremony uniting Evelyn Ruth Cochrane and John William Hartling in Holy Matrimony. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. William Cochrane and the late William Cochrane of Lucan, and is a Graduate Nurse of St. Mary's Hospital, Timmins. The groom is the soil of Mrs. Charles Hartling and the late Charles Harding of Schumacher. Given in marriage by her brother, William Cochrane, the bride had chosen a floor-length A-line, Empire-style gown of White peau de Sole, with elbowlength sleeves, trimmed With Chantilly lace, as was her floor-length train which fell from her shoulders: Her four-tiered French illuSion, veil was held by a crown, edged with petals of seed-pearls. She carried a bouquet of bronze moms and yellow sweetheart roses, Miss Louise Cochrane, St. Thomas, sister of the bride, as her maid of honour, wore an A,line gown of gold-coloured wool Faille, trimmed with wide gold lace. She carried a bouquet of bronze, yellow and white mums with gold velvet strealnerS. which matched those intertwined in her hair. Terry Dunn was best man and on Tuesday, November 18, It Was an intereesting start, however, for the winter's season of darts, cribbage, euchre and shuffleboard and Comrade Cord Elson is anticipating a larger, more enthusiastic crowd next Tuesday, You are reminded that this is a mixed event for Legion members and non-members and their wives. These meets will be held every second Tuesday until the end of March when the winners will be declared in each event. * * Comrade secretary Pat Grudge reports a hearty response to his letter re the Santa Claus party for the kids. This event is scheduled for Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 p.m. and Santa has already sent word that he will be here — snow or no snow — with a sackful of goodies. * * * Comrade Pat has also announced that the Early Bird Club has started again, Membership in this "exclusive" organization is limited to those members who pay their 1970 dues before December 31. Join the club — you're welcome! * * * Don't forget — be sure to get to the election meeting next Wednesday evening at 8:3W One of the guests, Mrs. M. W. Piper, judged the cup-cakes, the winner being Mrs. M. H. Hodgins. All contributions were sold. Due to the illness of Mrs. Helen Carling, who was to be hostess of the December meeting, Mrs. H. Snelgrove offered her home, and Mrs. Ron Crozier agreed to take the April meeting in place of Mrs. Snelgrove. This meeting will take the form of a pot-luck luncheon at 1 p.m. and each member is asked to bring her own silverware, plate and cup. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Harold Corbett. BIDDULPH COUNCIL The Reeve and Council of Biddulph were returned by acclamation as follows: Reeve, Wilson Hodgins; Council, four members, Lorne Barker, Joseph Haskett, James Ryan and Douglas Tuttle. Bijou Szewezyk and Martin Bucar were ushers, all of Schumacher. For a reception held at the McIntyre Community Centre, the bride's mother had chosen a three-piece suit of Florentine mint-green, with black accessories. Her corsage was formed of gold roses. She was assisted by the groom's mother who had chosen a brown and beige ensemble, with matching accessories, and a corsage of red roses. When leaving for a honeymoon trip to Ottawa and points South, the bride wore a white wool Mine, cowl neck-line dresS, with green coat and matching accessories. Her corsage was gold Sweetheart roses. After their trip the couple will make their home in Schumacher. Mrs, William Cochrane, the bride's mother, had driven from Lucan with her two daughters, Louise and. Marie Cochrane, and her son William. Among guests who had travelled some distance for the occasion Were: Mr. and Mrs. Austin Bunn of Iiirr; Mrs. Doris Butler of Lucan; Dale Woods and Connie Woods, Toronto; Mrs. B. Graham and Mrs, T. Graham, Lakefield; Mrs, Liz Allan and Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Allan, Cochrane, Car accident claims life A 23-year-old U.W.O. student was killed early Saturday last, when, his car went across the Highway 401 median, and was struck by an oncoming car. Kenneth Leonard Rice, London, a third-year science students, was apparently going home for the weekend when the accident occurred. His parents live in the Hamilton area. The accident occurred just west of the Putnam weigh scales about 10 miles east of London. Constable Gary Berdan of the London 0.P.P, detachment said Rice was alone in his car when it left the eastbound lane, travelled in the median for about 600 feet, then went into the westbound lane, and was struck by an oncoming car. The three occupants of the second car were members of the Lucan-Ilderton-Jets hockey team returning from an Intermediate "B" hockey game in Acton. The driver William Neil, 25, of Lucan, suffered jaw and facial lacerations and is in satisfactory condition in Victoria Hospital, London. Passenger Verne Francis (Steve) Storey, Lucan, suffered a cut to his forehead and the second passenger, Ian Alexander Dallas, also of Lucan, was unhurt. Health subject for 4-H girls The fifth session of the "Focus on Fitness" course was taken Saturday. Clandeboye girls were at the home of Mrs. R. B. Worthington, and the Lucan girls met at the Arena. The roll call was answered by each girl reading the story she had written for homework, on someone who made an outstanding contribution to health, or the story of a famous Canadian. Mrs. Frances Saward continued the subject of First Aid, particularly how to treat burns, and Mrs. Worthington explained mouth-to-mouth respiration. Barbara Park and Jane Hodgson demonstrated. Next Saturday both clubs will meet at the home of Mrs. Worthington as the Arena will not be available. The roll call will be answered by giving a defect in my posture and how I could correct it. III llllllllllll lllll llllllllll 11111114111111111 lllllll llIttl Lucan personals t lllll ttttttttt tillei888888811881 ttttttt 818118818u ttttttt ttttttt Rev. R. A. Carson visited Lucan residents in the McCormick Home last Tuesday. Tim Shipley, two year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Peter Shipley had his tonsils removed last Monday. Mrs. Bob Coleman, Lucan, Mrs, W. W. Garrett, Mrs. Don McTaggart and family of London were Tuesday guests of Mrs. Richard Dickens of Exeter, Sunday afternoon visitors with Mrs. Eldon Hodgson, Alice Street, were her grandson, Wesley Hodgson, his wife and baby daughter, Debra from Centralia. Other guests were Mr. & Mrs. Jack Hodgson and daughter Karen, Ailsa Craig. Mrs. William' Hepburn and Mrs. William Wilcox of Toronto, spent last Monday and Tuesday with their aunt, Mrs. T. C. McFarlane of the McCormick Home. Bernard Avery Jr. underwent an operation in St. Joseph's Hospital last week. Mrs. R. 0. Spence, Atwood, spent a day last week with her mother, Mrs. Jane Somerville who has been on the sick list. Mrs. John Casey who was in South Huron Hospital was moved by Murdy Ambulance to Strathmere Lodge last Tuesday. Bernard Avery and family have moved into the Crozier farm. Mrs. Cecil Robb spent last Weekend with her daughter, Mrs. It. M. Bawtenheinier and family at Sarnia. Junior Al D Hockey Wed., Dec, 3 8:30 p.m, Lucan Arena Mitchell Vs, Lucan Irish y . Township man passes away Herbert Marshall, late of Lot 4, Conc. 12, London Township died suddenly in London, Thursday, November 20, 1969 in his 78th year, Surviving are his wife, Ida Kimball, a son, Stanley, of London Township, daughters, Barbara, of St. Marys and Mrs. Fred (Jean) Cook of Granton, a brother, Melvin Marshall and a sister, Mrs, Irene Needham, both of London Township. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He rested at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan, where the funeral service was conducted by Rev. John Cooke, of Bryanston United Church, Sunday November 23, 1969. Interment in Medway Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Calvin Marshall, Lloyd Marshall, Howard Marshall, Glenn Kimball, Herman Raper and Ken Wilton. By J. E. BURT First of all I must compliment the lush Six for a very big about face last Wednesday night here at the Centre, as the penalty box must have been quite w he lonely most of the night. I don't kno whether it lost its appeal to t boys, or not, but they stayed on the ice most of the night, an w m d by doing so, came up with a ell-deserved 9.6 win over the Lambeth Flyers. I just hope the e y can keep this up, as I am sur this is the kind of hockey the fan M s pay to see. In SouthMiddlesex last Thursday the Lucan Merchants came up with teir first win, a 4-2 victory ove the Ailsa Craig Flyers. Esquire won -2 over Ilderton and L.M.P. defeated Edgewood 9-1, a very lopsided win. Funeral for Cliff Calcott Clifford Calicott, Lucan, died at Westminster Hospital, Wednesday, November 19, 1969. He is survived by his wife, Mary Smythe, sons Bill and Michael, and daughter, Patricia. He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Callcott of Elginfield, a brother, William of St. Marys and a sister Mrs. Jack (Betty) Walsh, of London. He rested at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan. Requiem High Mass was sung at St. Patrick's Church, Biddulph, Saturday, November 22. Interment was in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Rev. Father J. F. Bricklin conducted the funeral service, Pallbearers were: John Mcllhargey, Keith McComb, John Egan, Harold Ryan, Bernard Benn and Frank Van Praet. In Minor Hockey Friday night the Lucan Pee Wees came away with a 1-1 tie, the Bantams lost 5.1, and the Midgets went down 2-0 to the Lambeth teams. In Novice League Saturday it was Exeter 9, Ilderton 0, Lucan 5, Huron East 0 and Stoneybrook 5, Dorchester 1. Public skating is still going strong. We have the Saturday night dances going again with a better band. For the eighth year the Ladies' Auxiliary, Canadian Legion, Branch 540, Lucan, are sponsoring figure skating at the Lucan Arena. Teacher this year is Miss Maggie Salter from London. She is a Double Gold medallist, which includes golden figures and dance, and Western Ontario pairs. She has skated Canadian twice. UNITED Sunday morning service was in the charge of the Rev. W. C. Tupling at the Lucan United Church, The lessons were read by Johanna Engel and Donna McLellan. Mr, Tupling's sermon was on "The Hope of the Future." Next Sunday, Rev. Maurice Francis, United Church Missionary to Nepal, will preach in this Church. Mr. Francis was formerly the Assistant Agricultural Representative for Middlesex, and Mrs. Francis is the former Ruth Dickenson. ANGLICAN Sunday next will be Advent Sunday, and Rev. R. A. Carson's sermon, at Holy Trinity Anglican Church will be on the Advent theme, and the question, "What is happening to us?" A special service of Holy Communion will be held December 2 for the ladies of the church to attend. Last Sunday first stars were awarded to several of the members of the League of Loyalty. The Ladies' Guild of the Lucan Anglican Church held their regular meeting Tuesday last, with 15 members in attendance and Mrs. Charles in the chair. There was a discussion as to any improvements which could be made in the annual turkey supper. Mrs. Tom Hodgins and Mrs. George Hodgins volunteered to Lucan-Clandeboye Explorers held parents' night Monday at Lucan, United Church, with 43 Explorers in attendance, five counsellors and 23 mothers. Miss Joan Barker is a new counsellor. Karen Coughlin introduced the counsellors and other officers. Mrs. Ross McRoberts extended a welcome to the mothers and explained the Explorer terms... Following the roll call these ceremonies were performed: Initiation ceremony and first red star presentation to 20 girls by Mrs. Keith Kraul; first blue star to 16 girls by Mrs. William Froats; and first gold star to five girls by Mrs. McRoberts. Worship Service on the theme of "Thanksgiving" was given by Christine Stutt and Patti Fisher. The offering was dedicated by Lorraine Lewis and Donna Leitch. Thirty-six dolls were on display which the girls had dressed, for distribution by the Church Port Worker at Halifax. Also on display was Group Study material, five plants act as a committee to repair choir gowns, etc. There will be a card party December 9th. grown by Gold Star Explorers, which are to be given to shut-ins, and the Red Star girls' booklet, "Being an Explorer". Lucan Legion Coming Events Sat., Nov. 29 ENTERTAINMENT in The Lounge • Tues., Dec. 2 LADIES AUXILIARY General Meeting MIXED WINTER. SPORTS in The Lounge • Wed., Dec. 3 ELECTION NIGHT General Mtg. — Br. 540 Thurs., Dec. 4 BINGO , I WI plans to entertain Exeter Lodge residents Honeymoon in Ottawa Change for Irish Six Parents night is held