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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-11-10, Page 16Lucan and district news ,Phone 227-4614 Correspondent: Mrs. Eleanor Darling. DALEY'S WEEKLY COMMENTS Thanks for help Enjoy An Evening of Fun and the Finest in DINING AND DANCING Every Friday & Saturday AL HARVEY AND THE BLUEBOYS Try Our Delicious CHICKEN-1N-A-BASKET * * * Book Your Christmas and Festive Parties Now While Good Dates Are Available Club Albatross Huron Industrial Park Phone 228-6733 Will be Open AU Winter Monday to Thursday — by Reservation Only Friday, Saturday and Sunday open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with no reservations Call Mrs. Bechard 236.4850 DINING OUT IS A PLEASURE Ar THE Dufferin Hotel CENTRALIA P. Thm-Advocatof HovenOw 10, 1971 Lucan personals Bride elect is. honored leading percentage honors at Western Raceway Lendon.Neil is in first place with' .459 average and Ken is in third place with MO average. Colonel Duncan G. Ross, for, merly of Lucan, called on Miss Lina Abbot last week. He reported that his brother pr. Charles B. .Ross, Gravenhurst, superintendent of Muskoka Hospital is now a patient in Westminster Hospital, London, Mrs. Bob Coleman held a family gathering Friday night. Jack Marshall of wean had his first London triumph at Western Fair Raceway with Meadow J, Rhythm owned by M. J. and J. M. Marshall of Lucan, Mr. ,ez Mrs. Gordon Kennedy of Barker New York spent the weekend with Mr. .4 MrS. Ernest Kennedy, Lucan at Mr. E. Kennedy's cottage, Colpoy Bay, Wiarton Mrs. Glenn Kennedy is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Mr. &, Mrs, Gordon. Hotson, Kitchener, Mr, & Mrs. Ed. Roth New Hamburg, Mr. & Mrs. George McE.wen, Mr, & Mrs, Doug McNair of Ailsa Craig, Mr. Mrs. George Hindmarsh and SiWurn d y Mrs, vis t ;as r rc H9t Mr.s °& 11 were. Mrs William Darling. Neil McRann and Ken Hardy both of Lucan, are in a race for ' illomilimuniromminomminniummiminiiiiiiiiiiiimminimitnituniniinimminumma o =9 s = = ...E.- = .HOTEL HENS LL = = = _ = F.--- = F a = featuring = = MARCH TO SERVICE — Members of Lucan Legion branch 167 attended Remembrance Day services at the Lucan Holy Trinity Anglican church Sunday morning, The Legion group is shown lining up in front of the church. T-A photo The Wildwoods FRIDAY and SATURDAY Nov. 12 & 13 domination date set for Biddulph The Biddulph council met November 2 and set nomination day for November 26. Election day, if necessary will be December 6. A contract for the Haskett- Hardy drain was awarded to Nesbitt & Morkin Construction of Lucan, The road superintendent ap- plication for road subsidy was approved and the following building permits were authorized: Don Smith lot seven, N L R, addition to house; John Forest, lot six, King St. Granton, a shed; TimToohey, lot 29, conc. seven, implement shed; Hugh Davis, lot eight, north boundary, sunporch. Sadie Egan, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Harold Egan, Lucan was honored at three showers recently. A community shower in St. Patricks R,C. Church hall, Lucan, hostesses were Mrs. Bert Damen, Whalen, Mrs. Tom Mitchell, Miss Margaret Kelly, Mrs. William Mcllhargey, Mrs. Leo Morkin RR 3, Lucan and Miss Gillies of Strathroy. A shower was held by fellow employees of St. Joseph's Hospital pharmacy department and a family shower given at the home of Pat Egan, Denfield. Harold Whyte dies suddenly Harold Whyte formerly of Lucan and Exeter died suddenly at his home in Bracebridge. He is survived by his wife, Mary, two sons, John of Owen Sound and David of Cooksville. He was predeceased by one son, James. Funeral service was from Reynolds Funeral Home, Bracebridge with interment in Owen Sound cemetery. Mr. Whyte was well known for his work in Lions Club and Boy Scouts and was hydro com- missioner of Lucan prior to his transfer to Bracebridge. ...... I ... It llllllll Ilan 11411 lllllll M10111041 llllllllllll I lllllllllllllllllllllll IllititlItli llllll lllllllllllllll I lllll Ili Church news New officers for Sunshiners 004 ll lllllllllllllll t ll llllllllllllllll lllllllll 1111111Illsiltil llll I llllll I lllllll lllll MOH lllllll IMF lllll Twenty two members of the Sunshine Club were present when their new slate of officers took charge and Mrs. Harry Bond presided. Euchre and bridge were played and Mrs. Mary Hodgson and Mrs. Vi. Hardy served lunch, A vote of thanks was given to the out-going executive and a small gift presented to each. An invitation is extended to all senior citizens to enjoy ,a social afternoon among friends. W oman passes at Strathmere Bayview Tourist Inn where all the action is, especially on Tuesday. Confidentially Comrade have you anything to crow about? If not, here's a tip. Pay your branch dues prior to the deadline of December 31, 71, and join the "Early Birds," Then you will be able to Crow, I did and I haven't stopped crowing since, Pay up and be counted, Comrades. We need your help to keep 540 number One in Zone A5. And that's 30 for this week. Remember - The best way to make a fire with two sticks is to make certain one of them is a match! 1 Mile south of St. Joseph 7 Miles north of Grand Bend ON HIGHWAY 21 waiting to receive us. at the Lucan arena on Friday night 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and will see Huron Park at Lucan. Drop over to the rink and give our young hockey stars a hand, "What you want, is what you get", Yes comrades, that's a fact. You wanted sports - Branch 540 gives you sports, and an active sports program at that! Comrades Gord Elson, 540's sports officer is to be congratulated to the time, effort and thought that has gone into this program. Tuesday night mixed sports is the topic of this comment, Come on over to 540 71 UNITED United Church Women's evening auxiliary, Lucan, held their meeting this week with Mrs. A. Reilly leading worship service assisted by Mrs. Harvey Langford. The study book was taken by Mrs. William Lockyer and Mrs. William Froats. Lunch was served and then the ladies quilted. A topic under discussion was the J.C. HyrrinaSing over C.F.P.L.-T,V. which has been taken off the Sunday a.m. programs, It was decided to write a letter asking for this program to be put back on again. Clandeboye girl graduates in London ANGLICAN By MRS. SUE EDGINTON CLAN DE BOYE Mrs. Art Hodgins and Pat attended commencement at Forest City School, London Wednesday evening. Pat received her graduation cer- tificate and plaque. Forest City School is an extension of Sir George Ross Secondary School. Mrs. Wilhelmina, E. Casey, 88 years old, passed away at Strath- mere Lodge November 4, 1971. She was the wife of John Casey and mother of Harold (deceased) and Mrs. C. (Ruby) Langford of Toronto, sister of Mabel Windsor of Lucan, Mrs. Alma Laney of Cass City, Michigan and Wellington Hodgins, Eatonia, Sask. Funeral service was from the Murdy Funeral Home Lucan and interment in Exeter Cemetery. Monday, the ladies of Holy Trinity Church met in Carlisle Hall. The president Mrs. Gordon Atkinson presided over the meeting that heard excellent reports of the Hot Turkey Supper. Plans were made for the County Warden's banquet to be held in the Lucan arena Friday. The convener of the meal is Mrs, Frank Hardy, Mrs. Harvey Hodgins distributed the Canadian Bible Mr. & Mrs, Nelson Squire of Exeter were dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs. C. Millson, Monday. ACW Saturday St. James Anglican Church Women held their annual bazaar, tea, and bake sale when a large selection of baking and knitted goods was offered to the buyers. Rev. Carson opened the bazaar by saying the ladies of St. James had been known for 125 years for having the best tea in Middlesex and Huron Counties. A pedestrian is a man in danger of his life. A walker is a man in possession of his soul. Society canvass material. A nomination committee was appointed consisting of Mrs. I la rvey Hodgins and Mrs. George Hudgins who are to present a slate of officers at the December meeting. November 3 the afternoon branch of the Anglican Church Women met in the home of Mrs. Harold Hodgins. The meeting was chaired by the president, Mrs. Harvey Hodgins who opened the meeting with prayer. Rev. Carson led the Bible study. Plans were made to sell Lucan centennial picture books. These are to be ready shortly before Christmas. A committee of Mrs. Clarence Hardy, Mrs, Harold Hodgins, Mrs. Don Ankers, Mrs. Torn Hodgins was set up to make arrangements for the production of the book, It was decided to meet November 30 for Holy Com- munion and pack a bale to be sent to Shellbrook Saskatchewan. The congregation is asked to make donations of clothing and toys. Mrs. Hodgins read a paper; then a guessing game was con- ducted by Mrs. Hilton Roberts. The meeting closed with lunch served by Mrs. H.Corbett and Mrs. P. King. By SID DALEY Branch 540 extends thanks to those who put all aside on Friday night for the door to door Poppy Blitz and to the Comrades who looked after the street sales, Saturday. Thanks also to Lucan's businesses and service clubs for their generous support. To our Anglican Padre, Rev. Carson; words cannot express our gratitude for hosting our 1971 Remembrance Church Parade and for your most appropriate service and sermon. Thanks also to those who braved the wintry elements to attend at our Cenotaph. Following the Lucan services many of 540's Comrades attended the Ilderton Legion remembrance service. Branch 540 Comrades and Ladies auxiliary - please take note - on November 11 please muster at the Lucan Legion hall at 10:30 a.m. when we will proceed to the cenotaph at the hamlet of Granton to pay homage to our fallen comrades. At 7:00 p.m. all veterans are invited to attend the Remem- brance Banquet at the Ilderton Legion Hall. Tickets can be ob- tained from our branch manager, Carl Stuckless or Len Fisher. Let's have a good turnout, Comrades. I have been invited to be your guest speaker. Please don't let this keep you away! Hi Youngsters - don't forget Tuesday November 16 is the starting date of the Lucan Ladies Auxiliary figure skating classes, Don't forget to register and get started at the beginning of the program. Our Lucan Legion minor hockey clubs didn't do so well against Lambeth the other night. All three clubs lost. Maybe they need a little cheering on by us. Their next games will be played Legion attend Lucan church CRAFTS AT BIDDULPH — Various craft projects are proving very popular as part of the elective program at Biddulph Central school. Above, principal Fred Berdan is helping Carolyn Hopps, Dorothy Burridge and Ron Glen. T-A photo Irish off to a quick start, chalk up three victories Live Entertainment FRIDAY & SATURDAY THIS WEEKEND Sunday, the Lucan and Ilderton branches of the Royal! Canadian Legion attended Holy Com- munion in Holy Trinity Church, The epistle was read by Comrade Bill Smith. The minute silence and Last Post was in charge of Comrade Sid Daley. Rev. R. Carson preached on Remembrance. He said that all of us are concerned about life and the after life. There are four aspects of life and death that concern us, namely, our character and personality sur- vive death; we go into the nearer presence of God; 'Good News,' the Gospel says we'll rise with Christ; for the Christian, life after death is a progress towards union with Christ. Mr. Carson concluded by saying that our knowledge of life after death confronts us with a challenge to be prepared to spend eternity with Christ and it leaves us with a promise that Christ is' there on the other side of life Joe Overholt By MRS. HUGH MORENZ Chris Baumgarten of Bothwell (a former resident of this area) visited Tuesday and Wednesday with friends and relatives here. Mrs. Allan Collie of London is spending a few days with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Don Adams, Brock, Mark and Clark. Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Russell,Bruce Donald and Kathy visited Sunday with Mr.& Mrs. Doug Russell in Parkhill. Mrs. Trellis Little and Mr. & Mrs. Harold Park all of Forest, visited Sunday with Mrs. Mabel Desjardine and helped to celebrate her 75th birthday. Sunday supper guests with Mr, & Mrs. Jake Schroeder & family when they celebrated Dennis' 4th birthday, were Mr. & Mrs, Don Case, Allan & Joanne; Mr. & Mrs. Archie Webber, Daryl and David; Mrs, Dorothy Cornish, all of the Exeter area; Russ Waun of London. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Chapman of London, Mr. & Mrs. John Corbett of Hensall, Mr. & Mrs. Les Adams, Roy Morenz of Grand Bend, Bob Boerner of Mid, Michigan were Sunday dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs. H. Morenz when they celebrated Mr. & Mrs. Chapman's 25th wedding an- niversary. Personals Mr. & Mrs. Bob Donaldson, Jason and Jimmy of London visited with the latter's mother, Mrs., J. Donaldson. Barbara Johnstone of Guelph visited with Mrs. Jerry Edginton Monday. Mr. & Mrs. Wim Bouman moved to Toronto recently after living in Clandeboye for a period of time. Mr. & Mrs. Doug Peterson have taken residence in the mobile home besides Carter's Store. Mrs. J. Donaldson and Cindy visited with her daughter Mr. & Mrs. Jim McCarthy, Weekend visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Harry Murless were Mr. & Mrs. Max Bloye, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Campbell of Thorndale, Mrs. Al Boggs, Tracy and Vicki of Toi'onto and Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Bister of London. Mr. & Mrs. Lyn Sawyer and family, Petrolia, spent Friday with the latter's mother, Mrs. Emily Tomes, Mrs. Emily Tomes was pleased to have a phone call from her sdn, Rev. Stanley Tomes, of New Brunswick, to tell her of a new grandaughter born Thursday. Mrs. J. Donaldson and Cindy attended the South 1-luron Rabbit Breeders first open show held at the Exeter arena. Mr, & Mrs. Danny Wharton and family, London, Mrs. Dorothy Mills of Granton, visited Mr. & Mrs, Gerald Millson and Debbie Sunday. Helen Simpson and Debbie Millson sang a duet Sunday in the United Church. They will also sing in Denfield Church, Saturday. night for Brad England who scored the tying and winning goal, The insurance goal was scored by Dave Revington. In point standing for the Irish Dave Revington is first with eight points, Jim Hearn second with seven points; Tom Hodgins holds down third place with five points; Jeff Craig and Craig Carman are tied with four points; Bob Evans I and Ron Fungal) have three COMING NEXT WEEKEND THE ODDS 'N ENDS Open for Sunday Dinners 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Specializing In Canadian Roast Beef Children's Portidns Available A Very Large Menu From Which To Choose Your Favorite Dish EVERY MONDAY 10 Steak Dinner Buy One At $1.99 And Get The Second For Only One Penny Includes Potato, Vegetable and Beverage points each while Ed. Legg, Pete McInnis, Brad England, Allan Kraul and Jim Macklem have two points each, Dan Callcott has a single point, In the penalty department Allan Kraul leads the team with 22 minutes; Tom Hodgins has 18 minutes to his credit, Jeff Craig has been assessed 14 minutes and Dennis Carty, 13 minutes; Jim Hearn and Dave Revington have six minutes each; Dan Calcott and Des Penalagan have four minutes a piece. Bob Evans, Ed. Legg and Pete McInnis each have served one minor penalty, If the Irish hope to remain in contention for first place they will have to sharpen up their defensive play. The lack of good defense has made it difficult for the Irish goaltender to keep the opposition off the score sheet. It seems to this observer that the team will have to start playing man to man hockey if they hope to slow down the opposition, Make Wednesday night hockey night in your home town and support the 114,A1 this season. Daily Businessman's 1 25 SPECIAL DINING ROOM OPEN MON. TO SAT, 7:30 a,m. to 2:80 p,rn. ANb 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Take Out Orders — Phone 228-6648 CLANDEBOYE BAKE SALE • The ACW of SL James Anglican church at Clandeboye held a bake sale and bazaar Saturday afternoon. Two visitors at the left from Licari, Mrs, Marshall Webster and Mrs. Jack Radcliffe are shown purchasing baked goods from ACW president Mrs. Arnold Lewis, Mrs. Wilfred Cunningham and Mrs, Roy Cunningham. T-A photo By CLARE STANLEY The Lucan Irish are off to a fast start in the 1971-72 league having Won three of their first four games. Clinton Mustangs opened the schedule in Lucan and found themselves on the short end of 8.2 score, October 27. November 2, the Irish travelled to Mitchell where they met their first real opposition of the year, This game turned out to be a duel of goal tenders, Joe Arnoldin the Lucan net stopped 32 shots of which eight were break-sways as the Lucan defence took the night off. The luck of the Irish was with the team and they won the game by a 4-2 score, The next night, the Exeter Hawks were in Lucan and before the noisiest home crowd of the year the Irish were beaten by a 6- 3 score. Friday night, the Irish travelled to Lambeth and beat The Flyers 0.4 for the third win of the youhg season, This was a big Hold competition for cheerleaders A contest for cheerleaders of Middlesex County secondary schools was held Thursday at J. W. Little stadium, University of Western Ontario. Medway High School was third in the junior contest with 20'a points and tied with Glencoe High School in the senior contest with nine and a half points each. Parkhill emerged champions in both contests. 4