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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-08-26, Page 14Page 4 - Times-Advocate, August 20, 1971 RECEIVES 50-YEAR HONOUR — Fifty years of faithful membership in the Lucan Orange Lodge by Mrs. Clara Paton of Clandeboye was recognized, Sunday. In the absence of Mrs. Paton due to illness, her 50-year jewel was accepted by her daughter Mrs. Wilfred Logan and son Clare Paton shown at the left. Making the presentation is Past Worthy Mistress Mrs. Elva Pattison while Worthy Mistress Mrs, Gladys Hodgins and recording secretary Mrs. Marjorie Hodgins look on. T-A photo Liman and district news Correspondent: Mrs. Frances Saward Lucan district obituaries Flowers for Decoration Day Glads, Mixed Bunches, Potted Mums Cut Poms Nicholson s Flowers LUCAN 227-4283 ODDS 5:00 p.m. at and ENDS AUCTION McLean's Supertest LUCAN CENTENNIAL SATURDAY AUGUST 28 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. SPECIALS GALORE SPONSORED BY THE FOLLOWING MERCHANTS ▪ JAN ICES' BEAUTY SHOP e WRAITH STOREY HARDWARE • KOFFEE KUP RESTAURANT • DAVE'S HARDWARE • NEVIN MOTORS • LUCAN ELECTRONICS • DARLINGS FOOD MARKET • RADCLIFFE DRUGS • C. HASKETT & SON FURNITURE • LUCAN LOCKER STORAGE • YOUNG DRY GOODS • PAUL'S SUPERIOR • MCLEAN'S SUPERTEST • ROSS' BARBER SHOP • CLARENCE LEWIS BARBER SHOP 411111111111111111111111111111. Orange lodge stages parade, church service of Edmonton, Lieut.Ernie O'Neill of Calgary, Mark of Toronto, Mike of London, Joe, Art and Matt all at home, and daughters, Mrs. James (Jo-Anne) Hoffer of Aylmer, Mrs. Mike (Karen) Dumancice of Calgary, and Sister Bernard Mary (Ellen) of Willowdale. He is also survived by brothers, Bert of Windsor and John of Howard Twp., and a sister Mrs. Ivan (Dorothy) Lee of Kitchener, and nine grandchildren. The body rested at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan, then to St. Patrick's Church, where the funeral ser- vice was said Wednesday with interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Boland, Joe Nagle, Adrienne De Brouwer, Kevin Morkin, Nesbitt Morkin and Jack Harrigan. Labour of love by Legion man For the Canadian centennial year James W. (Bill) Smith of Lucan was asked by the govern- ment to see that the graves of all those who had served the country in any war, in whatever capacity, should be marked with a white cross. He not only performed this task at that time, but Mr. Smith has repainted them each year since and decorated them with poppies. Name Queen of Centennial Leading the Lucan centennial parade was the lady who had been chosen to be queen for the occasion, Mrs. Bob Coleman, In her 88th year, Mrs. Coleman is the oldest lady resident in Lucan having lived there 56 years, She remembers the building of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, and attended the opening service with her husband in 1908. Sunday the Loyal. Orange Ladies' of Middlesex and surrounding counties attended a special service at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Rev. Robert A. Carson, deputy grand chaplain, of the Orange Lodge of British America was in charge of the service, He was assisted by Major A. N. Newby of the Salvation Army, district master of London Orange district. Right worshipful Sir Knight Walter Scott of Beigrave led in the reading of the Psalm. Most Worshipful sister, Ruth Day, past grand mistress of British America, LOBA, read the lesson. The parade of 200 orangemen and women was lead to the church by Hackett Fife and Drum Band of London and was led from the church by the Orange Young Conquerors Band of London. The offering at the church was received by members of the order, Most Worshipful J. W. Carson, Right Worshipful W. Tatford, County warden, Wilfred Hodgins and Worshipful A. L. Patterson, Rev. Carson preached on An Age of Apathy. He told the orangemen and women that as far back as 1949 the present society was told that this was an age of dope, canned music, canned food, canned thought and imposition and superimposition. He asked the congregation to be concerned about the social evils and to recognize their respon- sibilities for their cure. He said Jesus Christ was the answer. After the service a reception was held in the church hall where Mrs. Eric Hodgins, Worthy Mistress of the LOBA presented a 50 year jewel to the family of Mrs. Clara Patton who was unable to be present. Mrs. Patton is the only living 1111111111111111111111111111111 lllllll 11111111111111 llllllll 11111111 Lucan Church News 11111111111 lllllllllllllll 111111 lllllllllllll 11111 llllllllll 11111111 Members of Anglican and United churches again attended a combined church service, Sunday at the Lucan United Church with Rev. W. C. Tupling officiating. Mr. Tupling's sermon was entitled, "A Hope for Today". Mrs. Roy Dykeman was the organist, Miss Joan Lockyer, the soloist. Miss Lockyer was also joined by her sister, Miss Jane, with Mrs. Dykeman at the piano, in a trio. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Sunday afternoon in Holy Trinity Anglican Church three children were baptized. Tracy Louise Pyatt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Pyatt was baptized at a service which was attended by Mr. Pyatt's father and mother and sister from England. At a later service, Jeffrey Scott and Wendy Leanne, son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Nevin were baptized at a service attended by Mr. Nevin's grand- parents. The flowers in the church were in memory of George Michael Noyes and Melville Marshall. September 1, the first of the fall meetings of the Anglican Church Women will be held at the summer home of Mrs. Harold Corbett in McGillivray township. Barns down from storm Many trees were down across country roads in the Lucan area, and hydro was interrupted for some time owing to the storm which erupted Sunday evening. A barn owned by Austin Hodgins was destroyed and many pigs, a cow and calf as well as much of his grain and hay crop were lost. Damage was also reported to barns owned by Clarence Stanley arid Mrs. Frank Stanley, and kitchen roof destroyed of the house owned by Harold Cobleigh, By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE The sympathy of the corn- munity is extended to the families of the late Warren Brock, and the late Grant Morgan. Linda Burton, Oakville, an urban 4-H exchange student spent last week with Barbara Miller. Barry Miller went on the Educanada, trip to Ottawa last week. Mr. & Mrs. William Rohde visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. William Schoonderwoerd of near Mitchell. Mrs. Case de Mooy, Sandra and Shari, London, spent last week with Mr. & Mrs. Alvin PaSsmore. The first fall meeting of the United Church Women will be held September 2 with a potluck supper, charter member of the lodge which was founded 50 years ago. Those present then shared in refreshments including a giant birthday cake. Pm:towel& Mr. & Mrs. Ray Fischer, Eldon Gable, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mordush, Franklin and Charlene were visitors of Mrs. Katherine Fischer last Monday. Bill Abbott Jr. from Niagara Falls visited his cousin Paul Abbott last week, Paul returned with Bill to stay at Niagara with him next week, Mr. & Mrs. James Mugford and family returned recently from a holiday at Ottawa, Mrs. Frances Saward spent a few days last week at Niagara Falls with her daughter Mrs. J. T, Flood and family. Mrs. William Fischer, Catherine, Cheryl and Chris of Komoka visited with Mrs. Katherine Fischer last Wed- nesday. Catherine stayed behind to spend a few weeks with her grandmother. Last Wednesday afternoon the McCormick Choir presented a musical program at the Extendicare, Waterloo Street. Among the patients able to enjoy the program was Mrs. Alec Young of Lucan. Sandy and Jane Hodgins and family from North Bay are visiting relatives in Lucan for centennial week, YES, IT'S THE MAIN STREET OF LUCAN — How old is Lucan's main street? No one knows exactly but it has been travelled by the red man, the black man and the white man. In connection with Lucan's Centennial being observed this week , the above picture taken from a post card of 1908 shows the main street as a dirt road. The Merchants Bank of Canada can be seen at the extreme right. Lucan Lions Club Float Entry in Centennial Parade AUSTIN P. CHISHOLM Austin P. Chisholm, formerly of Lucan died at Westminster Hospital, August 18, 1971 age 98. He was the widower of Margaret formerly of Lucan, and father of Lawrence of London, Bruce, Toronto, Mrs. Robert (Irene) Coltman, Mrs. J. (Jessie) Mallinson, Mrs. E. (Flora) Higgins, Mrs. T. B . (Mary) Nelligan, Mrs. R. J. (Margery) Braithwaite, London and Frederick and Josephine deceased. He is also survived by grand- children and'great- grandchildren. The body rested at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home London, funeral mass being celebrated at St. Lawrence Chapel, West- minster Hospital, Friday. Interment was in St. Peter's Cemetery, London. MELVILLE MARSHALL Melville Marshall, of Lot 4 Concession 12, London Township, died suddenly, as the result of a heart attack, on Highway 7, near Elginfield, August 18, 1971, at the age of 76. He was the husband of the late Sadie Johnston and is survived by a son, Lloyd of London Township, and daughters, Mrs. Murray (Eleanor) Hobbs, Edgerton, Alberta, and Mrs. John D. (Edna) Febrey, Fort McMurray, Alberta, He was pre-deceased by a son, Leonard Marshall 1958. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Irene Needham of London Township and nine grand- children. The body rested at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan, where the funeral service was conducted by Rev. H. Wuerch, London Faith Taber- nacle, August 21, Interment was in St. John's Cemetery, Arva. Pallbearers were: Howard Marshall, Tom Needham, Calvin Marshall, Mel Marshall, Gary Marshall and Stanley Marshall. GEORGE MICHAEL NOYES George Michael Noyes, age 16, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noyes, August 19, 1971. Besides his parents he is also survived by a brother, Brian, and sisters, Sheryl and Lori, all at home. The Murdy Funeral Home, conducted the funeral service Saturday and Rev. R. A. Carson officiated. Interment was in St. James Cemetery. Pallbearers were Alton O'Neil, Bob Latta, George Young, Hugh Thompson, Murray Wells and Robert Francis. CLIFFORD O'NEILL Clifford O'Neill of Lot 26, Conc. 7 Biddulph Township died sud- denly as a result of a heart attack August 22, 1971, age 79. He is survived by his wife, the former Alna Gignac, sons, Danny SMALL HORSEPOWER HERE — Most of the floats in Monday's Centennial parade at Lucan were entered by local residents. Above, a pony from Macacre farms pulls Ross McRoberts and daughters Tami and Terri. T-A photo I