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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-09-17, Page 16Lucan and district news Phone 227-4517 ..-0 Correspondent: Mrs. Frances Saward Explorers Delegates named Couple united name slate for convention in London 14. :Drive safely • PHONE 227-4411 LUCAN Every Tuesday is Amateur Night Girls Join the Shillelagh Dance Queen Contest Now Appearing This Weekend The Family Heirloom A 6-piece group from Windsor Mon., Tues., and Wed. SEPT. 21, 22, 23 The Poppe Shoppe a DINING OUT IS A PLEASURE AT THE Dutterin Hotel CENTRAL IA FRIDAY &SATURDAY (SEPT. 18 & 19) The Odds and Ends Come And Enjoy These Specials Thurs., Sept. 17 — Steakette with mashed potatoes and vegetable Tues., Sept. 22 — Breaded Pork Cutlets and mashed potatoes Wed., Sept. 23 — Meat Loaf and hash brown or mashed potatoes Thurs.,Sept. 24 — Barbecue Spare Ribs and mashed potatoes Daily Special - Cold Plate DINING ROOM OPEN MON. 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EXETER T-A SERT.10 .."1:14:;2,00.1;:giMAW •'4,•• Sharon De Vree Teacher of Piano and Theory Students prepared for Conservatory Exams if desired Studios: Arva and Lucan 227-4278 eAtifiSMENSILAw, Club r: Albatrosv Phone „86„, CENTRALIA INDUSTRIAL PARK Specializing in parties, banquets, receptions, etc. Come To The Albatross For. Good Food And A Relaxing Atmosphere Mondays — Pub Night Tuesdays — Ladies Night Wednesdays Spaghetti Night — All you can eat from 6:00 - 12:00 - 99c Thursdays — Amateur Night Fridays — T.G.I.F. -4:30 - 7:00 — $1.00 per person for food & reduced prices Saturdays — Candlelight Dinner & Dance — $4.00 couple 9:00 - 1:00 Buffet at 11:00 p.m. Sundays— Family Dinners 4:00 8:00 Featuring Coming Events Friday, Sept. 25 — The Country Tones Friday, Oct. 2 — Roger Quick & the Rainbows Friday, Oct, 9 * Roger Quick & the Rainbows Book Your Christmas Parties Soon Local couple honored on 25th anniversary The Lucan-Ulandeboye Explorers met in the basement of. the Lucan United Church, September 7, for a box lunch party. Attendance showed: Gold group 10; Blue 13 and new girls (Red), eight. Games on the church lawn were enjoyed and the following officers were appointed: Chief Explorer, Karen Henderson; ass't. Chief Explorer, Jane Barker; Keeper of the Treasure, Janice Kestle. The girls were then divided into two groups. Mrs. Ross McRoberts expljned to the new girls that they would be learning what it means to be an Explorer. The Gold Star group has been making scrap-books during the summer, to be finished by Halloween. Cindy Donaldson brought hers in, completed, entitled, Birds. Mrs. Tupling gave a talk to the girls and a singsong was enjoyed before the meeting closed. She complained that her husband was very careless about his appearance, that he hadn't even showed up for two years. By SID DALEY Summer has come and gone, ' my girl-watching activities being Middlesex North will have four voting delegates at the Ontario NDP leadership convention. Peter Lewington, RR 4 Ilderton, and Howard Aitkenhead, RR 1 Strathroy, were elected delegates for Middlesex North at a meeting of the Riding Association held Wed. Sept. 9 at the UAW Hall in London. Voting rights are also held by Mrs. Pat Chefurka as a member of the Provincial Executive of the party, and by Mrs. Jean Lewington, member of the Provincial Council of the NDP for Middlesex North. The convention will take place at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, October 2 to 4, and is expected to be very heavily attended because of the interest generated by the race for the leadership. The two major candidates are expected to be in London again before the convention: Walter Pitman at Fanshawe College, Friday, Sept. 18, and Stephen Lewis at Bishop Townsend School, Monday, Sept. 28. at a low ebb and now that fall is here, it behooves me to collect my scattered thoughts and once again concentrate on the Lucan Legion Weekly Column. I trust that you all had a most enjoyable summer, that your vacations were all they were expected to be and you are now ready to settle in for a busy and interesting Legion season. This being the first column for the new Legion session, plans are Lions hold first meet The first meeting of 1970-71 of the Lucan District Lions Club was held September 8 in the basement of Holy Trinity Church. President Lion Gordon Brooks took the chair. Attendance was good and a new member, Jim Simpson, was introduced. It was essentially a business meeting and Lion President Gordon called many of his committee chairmen for reports. All dances this year will be held Saturday evenings, the first on September 19. Lucan district house league hockey will be held this year, with registration October 31 at 10 a.m. at the arena, Application forms will be made available at the schools as well as at the time of registration. August 21, 1970 at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, London, Ont., the Rev. Terance E. Finlay united in marriage Patricia Joan Bradley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bradley, Lucan and John William James Riddell, son of Mrs. James Riddell, Clandeboye and the late Mr. Riddell. The maid of honor was Miss Norma Davis of Huron Park and the best man was Stanley Whitehead of Lu can. A small reception was held at the bride's parents' home after which the couple left for a wedding trip to the north. Mr. and Mrs. Riddell will make their home in Lucan. SHOWER A luncheon shower honoring Patricia Bradley was held at the home of Mrs. E. Adair, Waterloo St., London at which friends and neighbors were present. Another shower co-hostessed by Mrs. Gordon Whitehead, Mrs. D. Gwalchmai and Mrs. C. Glen was held at Mrs. Whitehead's home on Margaret St., for Lucan neighbors and friends. underway to make your Legion program more interesting as well as entertaining. Comrade Gord Elson, Branch sports officer and his committee are busy planning 540's, 1970-71 Mixed Sports program, but more about this in later columns. Our amiable Steward Carl Stuckless and his rather 'Large' assistant Len Fisher are busy on their entertainment program for your added enjoyment while visiting in the Sea, Land and Air Lounge. As dates become available you will be advised Comrades and as I become a little less confused and a little more involved after a lazy summer, Legion-wise that is, I hope to make your Legion column something worth reading. And . . . that's 30 for this week —Remember— The trouble with being a parent is that by the time you re experienced, you're unemployed. 41111111111111111111111111111111111111111111,1.10111111111111111 Lucan. personals 111.111111111 iiiiiiiii 111111 lllllllllllllllllllllllllll 1 lllll 1111 Mrs. Gladys Barwick of Goderich, and Mrs. Luella Snell of London were Wednesday afternoon visitors with Mrs. Katherine Fischer. Mrs. Fischer was a guest at the wedding and reception of Richard Shank and Rosemary Fischer, her granddaughter at Dunnville, September 12. On the return journey Mrs. Fischer called on her cousins, Mr. & Mrs. Edars Stire in Jarvis. Dr. & Mrs. Jack Dewey returned home from Florida after a month's visit with Mr. & Mrs. John Park and other relatives. Miss Doris Wood and Mrs. V. Hammond were visitors of Mr. & Mrs. Pearce Abbott Saturday of Toronto. Arnold Hodgins formerly of Parkhill has moved into Mrs. John Casey's former home on Alice Street, and had as Sunday guests Mr. & Mrs. Evan Hedging, Mrs, Guy Ryan and Mrs. Alex Young are still among the patients in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Ken MacArthur of Lambeth called on Miss Lina Abbott in the McCormick Home, last Sunday. Granton resident dies suddenly Violet May Kew of Granton, wife of the late Burton Nixon died suddenly in St. Joseph's Hospital, September 12, 1970 in her 71st year. She is survived by her children, Mrs. Gerald (Dorothy) Hem and Garfield Nixon, both of Granton, Mrs. Hubert (Doris) Mills of Daphne, Sask., Mrs. Stanley (Helen) Burnett, of Denfield, Mrs. William (Marion) Thomson, of Granton, Mrs. John (Rhoda) Knight, of Kitchener, Mrs. Douglas (Beryl) Heighway of Ilderton, Bruce Nixon at home, and Ralph Nixon of St. Marys. She was predeceased by a son Robert Nixon (1950). Mrs. Nixon is also survived by a brother, Allan Kew of St. Marys, twenty-five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home of Lucan conducted the funeral Tuesday afternoon and the Rev.Malcolm Fife of Ilderton officiated. The pallbearers were grandsons, Bob Burnett, Keith Thomson, Larry Hem and Gordon Hern and Donald Barnes, Georgetown and Bill Bell, Shakespeare. Flower bearers were all grandsons, Paul Nixon, Jon Nixon, Cliff Thomson, Don Thomson, Roy Thomson and Kevin Knight. Mrs. Nixon lived in Granton for about eight years and had previously resided in Blanshard Township. Her husband predeceased her in 1962. Picnic to serve as ice-breaker A picnic had been arranged for members of the CGIT for September 8 as an ice-breaker to start the new year. However, owing to a heavy shower, the grass and the benches at the park were very wet, so it was decided to have games and a singsong, accompanied by Ed. Melanson on his guitar, in the United Church basement. There were 20 members present and three leaders, who served the girls with hot dogs and cake and ice cream. Farm kitchen damaged by fire Lucan Fire Department was called to a fire in the house of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kaune, RR 1 Lucan, at 5 p.m. September 10. When returning to the house from the barn, Mrs. Kaune found it filled with smoke. The kitchen was extensively damaged and will have to be rebuilt. There was no known cause of the fire. Mr. and Mrs., Cecil Armitage celebrateci their 25th wedding anniversary, Saturday evening by being honoured At, A dinner given by their two daughters, Margaret and Sheila, at the Dufferin Hotel, Centralia. Following thedinner they went to West McGillivray where their relatives and friends gathered to greet and Boudoir Beauties name of 4 -H club Lucan 4-H club held their first meeting of the new course, "Accessories for the Bedroom", Sept. 5, 1970 at the home of leader Mrs. H. Snelgrove. At this meeting the girls were instructed in the proceedings of the new club by the leader and assistant leader Mrs. Snelgrove and Nancy Hardy. Officers elected for the course were president, Jane Hodgins, vice president Bev Shumk a, and secretary, Nancy Hardy. The name chosen for the Club is Boudoir Beauties which was suggested by Anne Revington. congratulate them. Three tables ANGLICAN CHURCH The League of Loyalty began Sunday under the guidance of Mrs. Frank Hardy. Many were present but it's hoped that more will be out next Sunday. The Sunday School began at 9:45 a.m. and saw a film Fields of Sacrifice. Next Sunday will be promotion Sunday when the children will change classes. September 20 the Choir will practice at 10:00 a.m. and the Junior Choir will practice at 12:10 p.m. At 11:00 a.m. there will be a service of Holy Baptism. The Confirmation class will meet Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 is St. pintthew's Day so there will be a 'y Communion Service at 7:30 ...n. The Chancel Guild will attend this service. The Anglican Youth Movement will meet at 8:00 p.m. September 21. The Coffee House will be open Saturday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. September 22. The Church Wardens, lay delegates and substitute delegates will meet at St. Paul's Cathedral from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to hear Deputation 600. UNITED CHURCH A service of celebration in the charge of Rev. M. G. Clarke, M.A.Th.M., field secretary for Christian Education for London Conference, was presented at Lucan United Church, last Sunday, in the place of the usual Sunday morning service. This was a very different type of service with all organizations of the church represented and each group contributed an item. Three choirs were present, Several showers for bride-elect Nancy Kestle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. DavidKestle, Clandeboye has been feted at several showers. The wedding will take place September 19 in Clandeboye United Church when she will marry Clarence Skinner of Crediton. • The UCW of the Clandeboye United Church held a community shower; Mrs. David Newman entertained friends and relatives at Lucan; Mrs. Harry Bond hosted a party for friends of the bride; Jenny Stewart and Irene Opanusky held a shower for Nancy's business associates in London. of euchre were enjoyed. Peggy Darling entertained the young folks by playing her guitar arid singing with Sheila Armitage accompanying her. Mrs. Ellen Schram, Mrs. Armitage's sister, played several musical numbers on the mouth organ and Mrs. Armitage accompanied her on the piano. Following the euchre an address was read by Mrs. Lola Allison, sister of Mr. Armitage. Then came the opening of the many gifts. Amelia and Cecil thanked all very much for the lovely silver gifts and lunch was served with a beautifully decorated 3-tiered wedding cake on the centre table. Mrs. Wilda Graham, bridesmaid of 25 years ago was present and other guests came from London, Lambeth, Thedford, St. Marys and Lucan. REGISTRATION AT SCHOOLS The total number of children at Lucan Public school is 234 including 49 kindergarten. Biddulph Central School has 313 and St, Patrick's Separate School has 266 including 19 kindergarten. Senior, Youth and Junior, and each presented an anthem. The choirs sat in groups, but the other contributors, with the exception of Mr. Clarke and Mrs. W. C. Tupling kept their seats in the pews while reading, and the Sunday Church School teachers and children, who rose from their seats scattered throughout the church and faced the stained-glass window of The Good Shepherd while reciting the 23rd. Psalm. Guest soloists were Miss Janette Culley and Miss Sheila Read. Rev. W. C. Tupling was preaching at Brinsley Church anniversary but was back in time to participate in the lunch which was served by the ladies of the church in the basement after the service. During this fellowship period Miss Culley and Miss Read played and sang many songs which were much enjoyed. Next Sunday members of the Irving Lodge No. 154 of the Masonic Order will join the congregation for the morning service. UCW The general meeting of the UCW was held last Tuesday in the C. E. building. The meeting opened with the ladies singing one of the songs which was going to be sung during the Sunday morning service. Mrs. Tupling led the worship service and Mrs. J. W. Lockyer gave an interesting talk on her recent course at Alma College. The ladies agreed to help the CGIT with funds to meet rising expenses. Mrs. Emerson Stanley and Mrs. Earl Young agreed to sponsor the bazaar which will be held, December 4, 1970. Lunch was served by Mrs. Ivan Stanley and Mrs. William Froats. Pep; 16 Times•Advocatet September 17, 1970 FIRST KINDERGARTEN AT MOUNT CARMEL - - When classes opened at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Separate school last week, a class for kindergarten aged children was available for the first time. The first group of youngsters is shown above. Front, left, Rosemary Vandenberk, Lorette Vanneste, Julie Arnold, Renee Clarke, Lucy Ducharme, Patricia Vanden Bygaart, Susan Van Hees, Melissa Ross, Kelly Goovaerts and Jo-Ann Ziler, Back, Frankie Martens, Michael Labreche, Gary Glavin, Joey Szanyi, Joey Mominersteeg, Jimmy Marrinan, Mark Ryan, Paul McVeeney, Stephen Morrissey, Robert Fleming, Glen Lessard and William McCann, T-A photo DALEY'S WEEKLY COMMENTS Legion news is back .1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 lllll 1 lllllllll 111'. lllll .1.1.1.1.1.1.1111.1.1.1.1.1.1.1... lllllll .1.1.1. lllllllllllll Lucan Church news .1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. llllllllllllllllll 1 lllllllllllll llllll lllll Adult Subject Registration Education The Middlesex at schools Dorchester High School 7:30 to Glencoe D.H.S. County indicated Night 9:00 p.m. Medway H.S. Board of Education on Tuesday, M.B. McEachren (Lambeth) School September N. Middlesex D.H.S.(Parkhil Courses 12 Strathroy I) D.C.I. Auto Mechanics (Theory) Thurs* Bookkeeping Wed Consumer Finance Thurs* Conversational French Wed Wed Mon Wed Wed Thurs Conversational Spanish Wed Farm Accounting Wed * Foods Mon * Interior Decorating Wed* Wed* Mon * Wed* Machine Shop Thurs* Millinery Wed Wed* New Mathematics for Parents Wed* Oil Painting Wed * Mon* Wed* Physical Fitness (Women) Wed * Wed* Mon* Wed* Thurs* Physical Fitness (Men) Wed* Wed * Practical Carpentry Wed Wed Mon Thurs Practical Electricity Thurs* Sewing (Beginners) Wed Wed Mon Tues & Thurs Sewing (Intermediate) Tues Thurs Tues Tues & Thurs Sewing (Advanced) Thurs Wed Thurs Sewing (General) Wed Wed Typing (Beginners) Wed Wed Mon Thurs Typing (Intermediate) Tues Wed Mon Thurs Typing (Beginners and Advanced) Wed Welding Wed* Wed* Mon* Thurs* Note: Courses marked * run for 10 weeks; all others are for 20 weeks FEES: 10 week course — $10.00; 20 week course —$20.00 Materials fee extra if applicable. Descriptive brochure is available from the Principal at your nearest Middlesex County elementary or secondary school. The Board reserves the right to alter or cancel courses for which there are fewer than 15 registrations on registration night. DR. F. F. E30YES J, A. GUMMOW Chairman , . Director of EduCation