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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-12-07, Page 24PLENTY OF CANNED GOODS - The bazaar at the Lucan United church Friday night gave visitors opportunity to purchase a variety of merchandise. Shown above are Mrs. Harvey Latta, Mrs. Archie Sinclair and UCW president Mrs. M. H. Hodgins. T-A photo Other churches meet Name Bible Society president Local 312 NFU Lucan held their first monthly meeting of the fall and winter season in -St. Patricics hall November 29., Members received very interesting reports of the youth exchange trips from Dianne Martens and Ben Gamble Jr., the delegates who had travelled to. western Canada and taken part in the youth seminar in Winnipeg in early August. The results of potato growers vote in in which island potato growers designated as their official bargaining agent for sale of their product was discussed. Tbe delegates to the annual national convention in 'Winnipeg were appointed. They are John Marten's and Gerry Duynisveld. Delegates will be leaving December 10 and returning December 15, It was decided that the anr.0.1 meeting for the local would be Clandeboye church news Last Sunday Mrs. Allan Hill presided at the organ for the Service of Holy Communion. Mrs. Robert Hodgins and Mrs, Clarence Carter were in charge of the Sunday School. To the Voters of Lucan, McGillivray, Biddulph My thanks to all who supported me in mybid for election to the Middlesex County Board of Education. Sincere con - grotulbtions to the winner. Robert Taylor held in February in the form of a dinner meeting. It was brought to the attention of the meeting that a tremendous increase has taken place in fertilizer prices since N.F.U. efforts have been diverted to other areas and their vigilance in this field relaxed. YOUNGEST' WINNER — The youngest member of the Lucan Homer Pigeon club received three trophies at Saturday's season closing banquet at the Lucan arena. Tim Culbert is shown above with one of his prize birds which he hatched from an egg. T-A photo To the electors of the Middlesex County Board of Education for Lucan, McGillivray and Biddulph Townships, I wish to express my appreciation to those who voted for me. Sincerely Jack Murdy Compliments of the Season to all To the Voters o f Biddulph Your expression of confidence at the polls was sincerely appreciated. We look forward to representing the interests of all ratepayers in the next two years. Hubert Dietrich Frank Hardy Joe Haskett Poso12 Times-Mvocaf4•0 Di tuber 7, 1972 Correspondent: Mrs., Thomas Emery, Sr. Luca ri and district news Phone 227.4702 Most accidents were minor, icy road conditions blamed .4,......'6,41SoVroaoso*PwAs~PfeMS Bell Canada Find phone numbers faster Look in the book NFU hears of ,exchange Six, accidents mostly of the minor variety were investigated this week by officers of the Lucan Ontario Provincial Police detachment, The least damage, $125 was listed in a crash, November 27 when a pick-up truck driven by Edward Driediger, RR 1, Ailsa Craig and a dump truck operated by Donald Fraser were in collision on County road 19 in Ailsa Craig, Constable W.R. Disher investigated. Tuesday evening, two vehicles were damaged to the extent of $600 when they were in a sideswipe collision on highway 7, a mile and a half west of Prospect Hill. A Sincere Thank You to the Electors of Lucan Mrs. Elizabeth Goddard Thanks I wish to take this opportunity to thank the electors of the Village of Lucan for their support in elec- ting me to the village Council. I will at all times serve you to the best of my abilities. Season's greetings to one and all. Cliff Abbott Drivers of the two vechiles were Anne Duncan, RR 4 Den. field and Ingo Krebber, Strat- ford. Constable W.T, Hodgins was the investigating officer. At 9.15 Wednesday night, Constable G.J. Barker was in charge of investigating a crash in Brya nsion. Involved were Back from California vehicles driven by Andre Boutte of London and Judith Johnston, RR 3, Ilderton and damages were listed at $475. Thursday morning icy road conditions caused a single car crash on the Brinsley road at the O. 4 intersection. A vehicle driven by Lionel Robert Nadon of Huron Park left the road and struck a highway sign. Constable N.A. Campbell listed damages to the Nadon vehicle at $150. Early Saturday evening a snowmobile and a truck were in collision on County road 47 within the village limits of Lucan. Frank Van Geel of Lucan was driving the snowmobile and Ross Hodgert, RR 1, Woodham, was the truck operator. Lisa and Raymond Van Geel passengers on the snow machine with their father suffered slight cuts and bruises. Damages were listed at $250 by Constable W.T. Hodgins. Sunday afternoon a vehicle driven by David Elston of London left the Huron-Middlesex County road, a mile north-east of Cen- tralia. Icy road conditions were responsible for the accident and Constable G.N. Wilcox listed damages at $325. • Names picked for Christmas The Sunshine Club held their meeting at the Masonic I-Tall Thursday, with Mrs. Harry Bond Sr. presiding. Thirty members were present, and euchre was convened by Bill Frost. During the card games, another game called the pant game was played sponsored by Mrs. Cecil Neil. and have a full-time minister on the reserve, Rev. Earl Stotesbury. Five adults were received as members of the congregation; Mrs, Stanley Flood, from Rowntree Memorial United Church, London; Mr. & Mrs. David Green, from St. Mary's United Church; Mrs. Orville Wein, from Crediton United Church; Mr. & Mrs. John McDonald were also to be Some rockets land in trees The Lucan Boy's Brigade had their meeting Monday night to get prepared for the rocket launching Saturday. Saturday they had varied success, and a lot of fun launching their rockets, with Lou Hoffman in charge. John Armitage went along to help out, and retrieve some from the trees. Friday evening Mrs. Thornton with her helpers had their weekly meeting of the Girl's Auxiliary, at the church. They are prac- ng for the girl's roram for Mother an daughter night, `Dec. 15. The morning service was in charge of Rev. Thornton. His message was on the theme of taking up the cross to be a follower of Jesus, and what this means in terms of suffering, with the promise of home in heaven. Rev, Thornton also was in charge of the evening service. Mr. & Mrs. Thornton sang a duet, with Mrs. Thornton playing the accordion, The message was on the theme of the sword of the Lord in many aspects of judgement, and fighting for the Lord's people. Sam Taylor says Thank You for the Votes for Council in Biddulph The Lucan branch of the Canadian Bible Society had their annual meeting after the canvass at the United Church, Nov. 20. The retiring president, Clarence Frost was in charge of the meeting. The results of the canvass to that date were recorded. Then the elections of officers was discussed, Due to the few in attendance, it was decided to elect Jim Robertson to be the head of the local branch, then to write the local churches to ask them to appoint one or two members to compose the future board for the next two years at least. From this board is to be elected a treasurer, Mrs. Eileen Currie was elected to remain as the secretary. By Dec. 1 the money collected amounted to $336,82, from all the Lucan and Clandeboye churches. United The worship service at Lucan United Church was taken by Rev. W.C. Tupling. It was white gift Sunday and the church joined with the Chureh school in recognizing respon- sfbili CPU.tile real`fli`ibnian pi nes$ of others, and in doieg . something practical for less fortunate. White gifts again this year go to the Indian people of the Saugeen Reserve, near Southampton. The Saugeen Indians are almost all members of the United Church UCW -bazaa is a success Lucan's bazaar was a huge success. There was everything to suit all tar tes in gift giving. Handicraf As were a joy to and sold very well, 'lid Christmas cakes, shortbread, baked goods, sewing articles and novelties. Last but not least for the small fry Santa Claus paid a visit which was a very busy evening for him. The Snowflake bazaar was gaily decorated with snowflakes. The tables for refreshments had a Christmas cloth and decorations with candles. Mr. & Mrs. Tupling were on hand to open the bazaar. Thank You . • • to all voters of McGillivray, Biddulph and Lucan for the splendid turnout and support at the polls December 4. Special thanks to all those who worked on my behalf. A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all Kelly Robinson Murray Abbott and Mrs. James Mugford and daughter Julie have returned from a trip to Califor- nia, Mrs. Margaret Hastings and Johnny and Bill Eden and Billy, Waltaceburg,were dinner guests of Mr. & Mrs. T, Emery Sr. Sunday, Glen Johnston and Mrs. Harold Johnston, Belmont were Tuesday guests of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Kennedy. Mrs. Anne Kish, Charles and Jim were dinner guests of Mr, & Mrs. T. Emery Sr. Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Archie Sinclair visited Thursday at the Dearness Home in London on the occasion of Mrs. Sinclair's aunt's 90th birthday; Mrs. Elizabeth Lyons. Christine Quinn was an overnight guest Friday with Mary Ann Ortman who has just returned from a stay in St. Joseph's Hospital London. After a lengthy illness in St, Joseph's Hospital and Exten- dicare Mrs. Kenneth McGown was able to return home last Thursday. Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Abbott at- tended the funeral of Ernest Abbott, Centralia who lived for many years on Alice St. Aljoe Culbert is a; patient in Exeter Hospital. Names • were picked for the „party-0, be held Decettiber 14. Following the ' a tun rprOvided by Mrs, Lillian r Kelly, Olga Bond was named winner of the pant game. • This was birthday day, and two members of six who had bir- thdays in November were present. Cake was donated by Mrs. Laura Tookey. received and their infant son, Stephen, baptized, but Stephen came down with the chicken pox, along with his brother, so this family will be received at a later date. Flowers were given in memory of Mr. Ernest Abbott, Centralia. Anglican Last Thursday after the St. Andrews Day, Holy Communion, the ladies of the Chancel Guild cleaned the brass in the Church in preparation for the Advent and Christmas Seasons, Sunday, Holy Communion was held in the Church, The first of the advent candles was lit by Jeffery Shipley. Faron Sovereign and Laura MacKenzie were presented with choir medals for attendance and attention to the junior choir work. Rev. R.A. Carson preached on the advent of the Lord. He said most modern Christians profess amazement that Israel did not recognize the Messiah when He came. Yet the recurring advent season drives us to probe our hearts and minds to see if we are harboring secret images that confuse us and prevent Christ coming into our lives. To many Jesus is too common, too usual, too demanding and He doesn't look or act like a God To know God, we must set aside our delusions and follow Christ, said Rev. 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