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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-02-17, Page 17If your goods and services ore worth having, speak up with a display ad in The T-A. Reaches most homes in South Huron and North Mi,ddlesek. Gets read too, you betchal Drop us a line or phone 235-1331. `Zite ExeferZlittesiititiocafe 424 Main South, Box 850 235-1331 H Ir . In chqr9e„pf Donnelly .funetc4 in 1880 Times Advocate, .February 17 1972 Page 17 Pentecostal. The morning worship Service of Lucan Pentecostal church began with. Rev, G, Rees in the pulpit, Topic of his Sermon was Who is a Christian? Mr. Rees said a Christian is a person who has seen who he is and has realized his need and accepted Jesus as his Saviour, The evening sermon, "The Lion of the tribe, Judah, has prevailed for our benefit," Several persons gave personal testimonies , Sunday school opened at 10 a.m, with superintendent John Armitage officiating. Joyce Butler led the children in chorus, The monthly Canadian and Foreign missions rally, spell- pored by the Western District of the Pentecostal Holiness Ontario Conference, met at the Lucan Revival Centre Monday evening. The youth 'worship the church con- ducted the worship service. Several musical numbers were rendered by some community young people, Message was delivered by Bill Cochrane of Lucan. Announcements were made for the Youth Retreat in March and for the February 26 'Sing' in the ,Lucan Revival Centre. t.I.C.W. The . theme for the worship service for the monthly meeting of the Lucan United Church Women was "Right" and was ▪ 1.c., Murdy Funeral Home in 1872 llll ll Lucan church_news imw1.41q4(1W40444.4(4O444141.09 ll !MUitllaW ........................................ The Murdy Funeral Home in Lucan is as old as the village itself and is this month celebrating it's 100th year in business. The founder of the funeral business, John Murdy came to Family business for 100 years Lucan in February of 1872 and operated the funeral home until his death in April of 1915. For the next 27 years, the business was under the direction of his son Clifton James Murdy. Many of the older citizens of Lucan will rernei-ber •Cliff Murdy as a star perfownaer with the Lucan Irish baseball team that brought many honours to the village. The present owner, Jack Murdy joined the business in 1933 after apprenticing with the Geo. E. Logan and Son Funeral Home in London for one year. He took over the business completely with the death of his father in 1942, The fourth generation of the Murdy family is also in the same business. Michael Murdy is employed with the A. Millard George Funeral Home in London and helps his father on occasicins. All four of the Murdy men ha'e been members of Irving Lodge A.F. and A.M. and John, Cliff and Jack were past masters of the lodge. Cliff was also past Grand Steward and was secretary at the time of his death, Jack carried on is as secretary for some 20 years. Jack Murdy has been associated with school boards for the past 33 years and at present is a member of the Middlesex County board. The Murdy Funeral Home was in charge of the funerals for the famous Donnelly's back in mo. Records of the business show John Donnelly was buried on February 4,1880, The charge was $35. An additional charge of four dollars is listed for James, Johanna, Thomas and Bridget who were burned to death in the now-famous incident, Tim MacFarlane Real Estate WISHES to announce the opening of the office at 180 Main St. Lucan with complete real estate services including mortgages and appraisals. Office 227-4071 BETTY BATES — 227-4150 SUE EDGINTON — 227-4243 MICHAEL MURDY JACK MURDY ShOwer gifts for bride-elect A miscellaneous shower was held ,at Mrs. Jack Lankins, Lucan, in honor of Anne Revington. Thirty guests, aunts and cousins presented many gifts to the bride-elect during a pleasant social afternoon, Sun- day. The bride was assisted in opening her gifts by her younger cousins. Lunch was served by the hosteas • Newlyweds honored after Saintsbury church service CLIFF MURDY Man honored on 88th birthday By MRS. HEBER DAVIS Church service was held in the Parish Hall at St. Patrick's church Sunday. Following the service, Mr. & Mrs. Eddy Cunningham, newlyweds were honored with a shower. Mrs. Hugh Davis, read the address. Mr. & Mrs. Cunningham expressed their thanks and a social time followed. Mr. & Mrs. Larry Greenlee entertained Rev. T. and Mrs, Anderson to a anniversary dinner, Sunday evening. Mr. & Mrs. Bob Tyndall and family were Sunday guests with • Mr. & Mrs Howard Clarke and girls Shipka. Pattie and Freddie Dobbs, children of Mr. & Mrs, Fred COAT students ready for mid-term holiday PLEASE NOTE The la 111i1,1 BUSINESS HOURS Monday thru Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dobbs, were Friday afternoon guests with Rosanne and Louisa Marziali, London and Monday guests with Dr. & Mrs: Bill Holsworth, London. Mr, & Mrs. Bill Mann and Joe, London, were Saturday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Davis and Michael. Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Carroll were recent guests with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ford Dyer, Sarnia. Noble Greenlee, Toronto, spent a couple of days with his nephew and wife, Mr. & Mrs, Earl Greenlee. Mr. & Mrs. Bill Quinton, London, visited thier son and family, Mr. & Mrs. Robt, Quinton Sunday evening. Their daughter, Tracy, was observing a birthday. Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Mac- donald Grand Bend, were guests Monday with Mr. & Mrs. Harry Carroll. Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis were guests Wednesday with Mr. & Mrs. Cleve Pullman, Delphine Hirtzel was weekend guest with Brenda Carroll. semi-finals start with the following teams matched in the A and B division. 7:30 CCAT vs Clinton 8:30 Parr Line vs Jr. Farmers 9:30 Chiselhurst vs Genesco 10:30 Hensall vs Firemen So if you enjoy a good game of broomball or have not yet seen your first, head for the Seaforth Arena onThursday night for some exciting games. Comments By SID DALEY — Continued from page 16 Legionaires are invited to attend. — New Minds — New Ideas. Here is good news for our Legion friends by popular demand Tom Noyes will be ap- pearing at the Sea, Land and Air Lounge on Saturday, February 19. — that's this Saturday folks. As we have oft' times said — what you want is what you get at Branch 540 — You want 'Noise' sorry 'Noyes' you get, hope I get it right this time, 'Noyes!' Extravaganza — there is just oa no other way to describe it, folks — the kiddies have been working all winter,and hard, on March 1st the fruits of their labour will be seen in the production of 'Mary Mary Quite Contrary How Does Your Garden Grow?' This production will see the finish of the Ladies Auxiliary sponsored figure skating classes. Take the time to attend this showing, give the kiddies a hand as they skate for your enjoyment. There is a nominal charge for admittance. See you there, the date March 1 at the Lucan Memorial Arena. Books anyone? Our pocket lending library is going over just great. Thanks to Comrade Dick Worthington we now have shelves to display the many pocket books received. This is a service to you — bring in a couple — take a couple, you sure can keep up on your reading this way and at no expense either. and that's 30 for this week, remember — 'True reflections come from thinking, not looking in mirrors.' rt Irish win `IY protest By MRS. WILLIAM MORLEY WHALEN Mr. & Mrs. Alton Neil and Donald were guests at a dinner given in honour of Alton's father Ansley Neil on his 88th birthdsay in Exeter Wednesday evening. Mr. & Mrs. Alton Wallis were entertained Sunday evening at the Seven Dwarfs Restaurant on the occasion of their wedding anniversary and Alton's retirement from work at West- minister Hospital by Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Wallis, Gerry Wallis and Barbara Switzer, Euchre Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hodgson were in charge of the euchre party held in Whalen Community Centre Saturday evening. Prize winners were: ladies high, Mrs. Wayne Han, men's high, Allan Hodgins; lone hands, Jim Wilkinson and consolation, Jim Scott. Persona Is Alton Wallis was honoured recently by the employees of the Dietary Division of Westminster Hospital on his retirement after 15 years of service. They presented a purse of money to him. Mr. & Mrs. Alton Neil and Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hodgson were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. William Hodgson in London. Cpl. & Mrs. Donald Davies and family of Port Lambton visited Monday with Don's sister Mrs. McLeod Mills. Gordon Johnson and William Morley attended the Ontario Tile Drainage convention held in Holiday Inn London, Thursday. Mrs. Bessie Baillie returned home on Monday after spending the past week in London with Mr. & Mrs, Thos. Simpson. Activities at Centralia College of Agricultural Technology have been rather slow recently. The hockey team has finished their schedule but are keeping up their activity by trying to get some exhibition games, Broomball also has finished the league games and are now waiting for the play off games. The first one will be held in the Seaforth Arena, February 17, Here's hoping our boys go on to win the championship. Students are very busy studying for mid-term exams at the moment so this explains the lack of activity. Winter break will be February 21 and 22 and most kids will be glad to get home for a few days without worrying about the books. Once we come back the major thought in everyone's mind will be Open House, to be held on March 22 and 23. Displays must be organized and it means many hours of work for everyone. So on those dates, March 22 and 23, come to the C,C.A.T. and see what we do. It is your college as well. Help support it. Centralia College Saints broomball team have just finished a very successful broomball schedule in the Seaforth broomball league. The Saints finished in first place. Thursday night the league Bigamy is the only crime on the books where two rites make a wrong, conducted by Mrs. J. Lockyer and Mrs. W. Froats, A film, "Focus on Africa," showed some of the work the church sponsors in Africa. Plans were discussed and Committees appointed to look after the fashion show which is to be held April 19, preceded by a dessert luncheon, Rev. W. C. Tupling continued his sermons on the Book of Romans, the sermon topic on Sunday being "Helpless Man and Helpful God." Mr, Tupling commented that we are helpless to live the Christian life by our own strength, but we have a helpful God who has acted for us in the life, death and resurrection of his son, Jesus. The Anthem sung by the senior choir was "Seek ye the Lord" by Roberts. The Hi-C canvassed for Heart Fund after service. Mrs. M. H, Hodgins, UCW president, and Wesley Stanley, Christian Education chairman and lay representative, attended a church planning conference, Saturday at Empress Avenue United Church, London. Anyone interested in registering for Learning for Lent should phone 227-4789; 227-4712 or 227- 4714 today. Messengers A cassette recording drew attention from parents and children, as they arrived at Lucan United Church Sunday morning. The recording was a credit to the Messenger leaders, Debbie Stanley and Janice Walker who had made an excellent poster explaining the activity of the Messengers. These children meet during part of the church hour and all six, seven and eight year old boys and girls are welcome to attend. Adult Group Adult discussion group for February met at the same hour as the Sunday Church School and held a lively and worthwhile discussion under the title of "Facing Financial Respon- sibilities." Mrs. Bruce Henry was a guest in the group and ably gave some views on the value of tithing for the Christian and the Church. Freeda Melanson did much research to back up her answer to "Why Jesus commended the giving of the poor widow," The same lesson continued last Sunday as time ran out with many questions left unanswered. Anglican Sunday, Rev. R. Carson preached on..:Turning Back! He said all of us tend to want to go back to the known but he said we should go out and try new and better ways. Lent, he said, is an opportunity to take stock of ourselves, to see where we are and to reach out into new untrod ways. He said we need to reach Church members who are indifferent about Sunday worship. Anglican Church Women will meet in the home of Mrs. Alan Hill February 24. The Cemetery Board will meet Tuesday evening in the church hall. There are 29 Brownies in the Brownie Pack which has two leaders, Brown Owl Helen Shipway and Tawny Owl Susan Ferguson. They meet Wed- nesdays in the Church basement. There are 40 Cubs in the Cub Pack with four leaders. The Cub Mistress is SueEdginton,assistant is Nancy Taylor. The Cubs meet in Carlisle Hall each Wednesday. In the Sunday School there are new members each week as the boys compete with the girls for points to move the stock cars another lap around the track. The boys are still trailing the girls by a car .'angth. Sunday, the young people canvassed for the Heart Fund in the North-East half of the village. The following members made the calls; Brian Noyes, Karen Henderson, Lynn Stanley, Bill Carson, Julie Henderson, Nanci Lewis, Helen Shipway, Anne Stanley, Peter Culbert and Linda Kraul. To date they've collected almost $100.00 Shrove Tuesday, the men of the Church served pancakes to over 150 patrons. , Bill Smith, Dwight Henderson, Keith Kraul, Bob Jim Davis, IVIert Culbert, Bob Carson and Don Ankers, under the direction of Jim Shipley, looked after the kitchen chores. Clarence Haskett and Harold Hodgins took the money at the door. By MRS. G, HOOPER Mr, & Mrs. Claire Sisson, Mr. Fred Petch were Sunday guests of Mr, & Mrs, Archie Cameron of Watford. Mr, & Mrs. Ross Jones of London, Mrs. Lottie Jones of St. Marys were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Jones. Carl Jones returned home from St. Marys Memorial Hospital Thursday after spending the past two weeks there. Veryl Hooper of Toronto spent Monday and Tuesday with Mr, & Mrs. Gladwyn Hooper and Jeanette. Veryl returned Saturday after holidaying for two weeks in Barbados, TAX TROUBLE? Let George Do It! CONTACT GEORGE EI ZENG A 101 Main St. - Lucan 227-485 1 Centralia Farmers Supply Ltd. 6rdin M Peed • Cement Buthiing Supplies Cecil 228-6638 By MRS. KEN MCKELLAR Members of the family of Mr. & Mrs, Otto Walker gathered at, the home of their parents Sunday, to celebrate birthdays of Mrs. Hugh Currie, Dorchester and Debbie Winthrop, Mt. & Mrs, Norman Jeffersoe and family of Munro visited Sunday with Mrs. John Jefferson. Mr, & Mrs, Wesley Russell and Mrs. Grace Scott visited during the weekend With Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cadiek and faMily of Chatharn, The Ontario Hockey Association has washed out a best-of-five Western Junior "D" hockey quarter-final won by Mitchell Hawks and ruled two Mitchell players ineligible for further play this season. The OHA protest committee chaired by Hugh McLean of London upheld a protest by Luca), Irish concerning Hawk player Ted Bestard of RR 3 Thorndale who lived beyond a 25- mile radius of Mitchell and violated rule 133 of the 011A manual, The committee ordered a home and home total-game series between Lucan and Mitchell to replace the best-Of-five series previously won by the Hawks 3 O. The first game was played in Lucan last night, Wednesday and the final contest goes to Mitchell, Friday night at 8.45. In a second protest against Mitchell filed by Tavistock Braves, the eommittee ruled Hawk player Lloyd Pickering of Lakeside lived within the required 25-mile radius of rule 133 but violated because he was nine Miles closet to Tavistodk than to Mitchell. Both Bestatd and Pickering Were declared ineligible for further play. our new location on top of the hill — one mile south of Blyth on Hwy. 4 f7"