The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-12-13, Page 18and district news
Times-Advocate, December 13, 1973
TIPS ON BOOKKEEPING - One of the seven courses being taught each Tuesday night at Biddulph Central
School is bookkeeping, Above, instructor John Norris gives advice to students Mrs. Rudy Engel, Juanita West-
man, Roberta Kioss and Clark Forrest. T-A photo
Many at snowflake bazaar,
Santa reads children stories
Friday evening, the general
assembly room at the United
Church was filled to capacity for
the annual Snowflake Bazaar,
with a happy throng of shoppers.
The upper floor of the C,E,
building rang with the laughter of
happy children as they listened to
a story from Santa Claus.
His helper, Kim Flood, sang
songs with Joan Lockyer and
Bev. Madden, and a filmstrip,
The FriendlyBeastspresented by
Sheila Smith, Karen Mason and
George Melanson was enjoyed.
Conveners of the children's
activities were Mrs. Ross
McRoberts and Mrs. Harold
Cobleigh,
U.C.W. President, Mrs.
Sheridan Revington and Mrs.
Ewart Madden welcomed the
guests at the door, Convener of
the home baking table was Mrs.
Duncan McPhee; Mrs. Ernie
Ross and Mrs. Eldon Young sold
shortbreads, Christmas cakes
and puddings.
Further .iong the table Mrs.
Gordon Hotson as convener and
Mrs. T.A. Watson as assistant
More time
for hockey
Lion Gary Manders, chairman
of houseleague hockey reported
at the Lucan & District Lions
Club, Monday 'Welling, that so
many youngster4Ilad registered
it was necessary to rent the fifth
hour of ice time in order to ac-
commodate allwho wish to play.
Finance chairman, Lion Larry
Hotson, presented the 1973-74
budget as follows: Parks Com-
mittee, $2,500; Sports Day, $200;
Boys & Girls $1,200; Health &
Welfare, $600; Sight & Blind,
$200; Cash Donations, $600;
Equipment Repairs, $100;
Community Betterment, $800;
District Al Project, $200 ($100 to
Leader Dog School and $100 to
CAPE) ;Sundries, $600; a total of
$7,000.
Lion Larry also won the
Booster draw.
The annual Family Christmas
party will be held December 17,
6:45.
welcomed all with a sweet tooth
to their candy sale Mrs,
Emerson Stanley, Mrs, Erie
Young, Mrs. Ivan Stanley, Mrs.
Don Maguire and other ladies
sold aprons, pillowcases and
handcrafted articles at the Gift
Boutique and the sewing-knitting
table, while Mrs. Robert
Coughlin, Mrs. George Young
and Mrs. Neil Campbell looked
after the Christmas decorations
and stuffed animals.
The Country Store was laden
with everything from old
fashioned candies, to home
canning, to dried weed bouquets
and canna bulbs. Mrs. Ed,
Minister is
remembered
Mr. & Mrs. John Park, Mrs.
Sheridai. Revington, Mrs.
Harvey Langford and former
members of Lucan U.C., Mr. &
Mrs. Wilbert Stanley of London,
were among those attending the
Rev. Stanley Johnston Day, held
last week in Thamesford United
Church.
Following a turkey dinner, a
program was enjoyed of speakers
from each charge where Mr.
Johnston had served during his
ministry. Each speaker brought
greetings from his or her
respective church, telling of
interesting and sometimes
humorous incidents.
Mr. Johnston, 86 is in ex-
ceptionally fine health and during
the program the Senior Citizens'
quartette, of which he is a
members, entertained with
several numbers.
Rev. R.B. Cummings former
minister of Lucan U.C., was the
guest speaker at the Sunday
service at McCormick Home.
Several from the Lucan area
travelled to Exeter, Saturday, to
see the Santa Claus parade.
CORRECTION
In the picture of charter
members of the Lions' club in
last week's issue, the person
second from the left was George
Thomson.
Melanson, assisted by Mrs.
Frank Goring convened the
booth, with Mrs. A.E. Reilly
acting as cashier,
At the delicatessen booth, Mrs.
Tom Barr and Mrs. Gordon
Froats sold turkey pies by the
dozen, plus bean salad and a
special coleslaw which keeps
indefinitely under refrigeration,
as well as other goodies.
The bread and rolls lasted only
minutes, so Mrs. David Park and
Mrs. Donald Coughlin were soon
out of a job!.
The This & That table proved to
be a favourite with the young
shoppers as many bargains were
available from Mrs. Jim Lockyer
and Mrs. Glen Haskett.
The Fish Pond was the main
attraction for school-aged
children, and Cora Engel,
assisted by her friend Janet
Goddard, issued a call for more
gifts before the evening was very
old. Pa t Ba tes,pinch hitting forhis
mother, helped to keep the
youngsters taking turns at
`fishing'.
The assembly room had been
beautifully decorated in the
Snowflake theme, by Miss Wendy
Ryan and her mother, Mrs. Jack
Ryan.
The Tea Room hotesses, Mrs.
George Carpenter and Mrs.
Harvey Langford, with several of
the young women of the church,
served refreshments at Christ-
masy decorated tables and Mrs.
C. H. George, convener in the
kitchen, with her helpers, kept
the luscious, generous squares of
cake and numerous pots of tea
and coffee always available.
The general convener was Mrs.
M. H. Hodgins.
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Miss L.E. Abbott was among
those from McCormick Home
who were given a guest ticket to
see Ann of Green Gables Wed-
nesday.
Mrs, Frank Hardy, Sr., spent
last week visiting her daughter
and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Jack
Knight of Kintore.
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United Church
Mrs. Ewart Madden was the
speaker at the United Church
Sunday morning due to the illness
of Mr. Madden. She drew the
attention of those present to the
meaning of Advent which she
said the church year begins with
the first Sunday of Advent and
everyone should rededicate
themselves at this time. Mrs.
Madden pointed out people do
things for others at this time of
year that are neglected at other
times, and everyone was urged to
make their church New Year's
resolution to carry on helping
those less fortunate than our-
selves, visiting the lonely, etc.
throughout the year.
Miss Joan Lockyer was soloist
in the choir number, 0 Come,
Emmanuel, under the direction
of Miss Trudy Olford.
Advent services will include
the regular services plus the
C.G.I.T. vesper service at 7:30
p.m. December 16, Christmas
eve family worship at 7:30 p.m.
with the junior choir, and at 11
p.m. with members of the Youth
Group taking part.
Flowers in the sanctuary were
from the Bredley-Benbridge
wedding and from the funeral of a
late member, Mrs. Roy Fairies.
Anglican
At Holy Trinity service of
morning prayer, Rev. John
Hofland spoke of cod's great gift
of a Son to the world for the
All crashes
are singles
The six accidents investigated
this week by officers of the
Ontario Provincial Police
detachment at Lucan were all of
the single vehicle variety and
caused by slippery road con-
ditions.
A pair of Thursday mishaps
occurred on Highway 4 in the
Elginfield area. At B a.m. a
vehicle driven by Lorraine
Hands, RR 2, Lucan went out of
control and struck a post.
Damages were liSted at $300 by
Constable W. T. Hodgins.
At 2:25 p.m. the same day, a
slushy spot on the highway forced
a vehicle driven by Eugene
Delaney, 724 Maitland Street,
London to hit 'the ditch and a
guard post. Constable Wilcox set
damages at $400.
Early Friday morning, two
persons were taken to St.
Joseph's Hospital in London by
Thames Valley Ambulance as the
result of an accident on Highway
4 at the Concession 8 intersection.
in London township.
Hospitalized were the driver
Michael Fitzgerald, RR 2, Lucan
and a passenger Judith Fit-
zgerald. The vehicle struck a pole
and was damaged to the extent of
$2,000. Constable N. A, Campbell
investiga ted.
A pick-up truck being driven by
Gordon Graham, 359 William
Street, London was damaged to
the extent of $300 when it struck
and killed a dog on Highway 4,
south of concession 8 in London
Township. Constable James
Craig was the investigating of-
ficer.
Saturday morning, Constable
Campbell estimated damages at
$1,500 when a vehicle driven by
Paul Adiar, RR 4, Parkhill, left
Middlesex County road 23, near
the Biddulph-Blanshard
townline.
Kenneth Annis, RR 3, Granton
suffered fractures early Sunday
morning when the vehicle he was
driving struck a light standard on
Highway 4, north of Elginfield.
He was taken to University
Hospital by Lucan Ambulance
Service. Constable Campbell
again investigated.
In last week's report of a high
speed chase from Arva to London
it was stated the vehicle had been
stolen from William Hugh
Morenz of London. This was
incorrect. The car driven by Mr.
Morenz was struck by the
speeding car near Arva.
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Lucan DALEY'S WEEKLY COMMENTS
Bingo a success.
Phone 227-4714 DorresPOndent: Mrs. M.H., Hodgins
Minister's wife takes over
redemption of all. He told the
story of Zechariah and of Mary
receiving the sign from the angel
Gabriel and Mary's unselfish
acceptance of God's plan for her.
Mr. Hofland pointed out that
everyone should accept God's
plan for them in the same
manner, willing to serve.
Members were asked to read
the scripture verses for the
second Sunday of Advent, Luke
21:25-33,a reminder of the second
coming of Christ.
The senior choir sang Men-
delssohn's, Lift Thine Eyes,
under the direction of Mrs.
Clarence Hardy.
Pentecostal
Singing and the service at the
Pentecostal Holiness Church
At the Awards' Night for the
Ilderton-Bryanston 4-H
agricultural clubs, the following
awards were presented:
BEEF CALF CLUB: 1. Filson
& Robson Award to high mem-
ber, Kevin McComb; 2. N.
London Kiwanis Trophy to best
showman, Kevin McComb;
Leaders: Jim Reith, and John
Walls; Sponsoring Organization,
Ilderton Agriculture Society.
FIELD CROP CLUB; 1. U.C.O.
Awards (a) highest member,
John Kelly; (b) 2nd highest
member, Doug O'Neil; 2. N.
London Kiwanis Award to
member with best exhibit of corn,
Dennis O'Neil; 3. City of London
Plate to a high standing member
who has shown excellent all
`round development, Doug
O'Neil. Leaders: Norman Reith,
Meredith Robb, Bill Chamberlain
and Lloyd McNaughton. Spon-
sors : Ilderton Agriculture
Society.
DAIRY CALF CLUB: Charles
Tummond's Rose Bowl to high
member, not including marks for
calf. (This award may only be
won once by any one member),
Doug Adams; Leaders: Hugh
Fletcher, Jamie Robb, Roy
Phillips, John Hudson. Spon-
soring group, Edgewood Junior
Farmers.
DAIRY BREED AWARDS:
Holstein: presented by Middlesex
Holstein Breeders Association,
(a) A calf halter to all first year
members; (b) Plaque to the
member with the best calf in the
club, exhibited at the 4-H Fair,
winner, Brian McLean. (c) A pen
set to the high member in the club
with a purebred calf-winner,
Doug Adams.
SWINE CLUB: 1. N. London
Kiwanis Trophy to top member,
Ron McRae; 2. 4-H Swine Club
Leaders Award to high first year
member, David Filson; 3. Bill
Smith Award to member with top
score barrow carcass, Marjorie
McRae; Leaders: Murray
McRae, Hugh Filson, Ken Robb,
Jack Piper Sponsoring Group:
Ilderton Agriculture Society.
North London Kiwanis Award
to first year member with most
points in any Club, Robert
Adams; William A. Stewart
Award to the outstanding first
year member for the following
townships: London, Lobo, W.
Nissouri, Biddulph, McGillivray,
E. & W Williams, Robert Adams;
Bill Frank Awards; The book
"I Dare You" for the oldest
member in each club in Ilderton-
Bryanston Area. These awards
were led by Rick Thornton with
Dr. Douglas Barton, Dean of
Academics, at Christian View
Training Centre, Toronto, as
guest preacher,
He spoke from the text, Even so
send I you, pointing out that
Christians are sent out to give to
others a message of hope and
deliverance and a challenge to
live,
At the evening service, the 17th
annual Christmas program was
enjoyed by a large audience.
Each class presented a skit, and
special musical numbers were
given by Mrs. Roy Dykeman,
Joan Lockyer Marlene Butler
and Doug Butler with Rick again
leading in the singing of
Christmas carols. Ed. Butler
was M.C. for the evening.
may only be won once by any
member and were Doug Adams,
Doug O'Neil and Marjorie
McRae. 4-H Club Member Cer-
tificates for six projects: Bar-
bara Filson and Marjorie McRae.
Outstanding 4-H Member,
Ilderton District, 1973, presented
by the Canadian Imperial Bank
of Commerce, Ilderton: Doug
Adams; N. London Kiwanis Club
Agriculture Scholarships: Pat
Stewart, attending Ridgetown
and Nick Stokman at the
University of Guelph.
Land use
conference
Biddulph Township Council
decided at its December meeting
to send a delegation to the
Middlesex Land Use Planning,
Conference in Strathroy,
December 13.
Word was received from the
Ministry of Community and
Social Services that a grant will
be forthcoming for installing
lights on the Granton Athletic
Field.
The tender of Robert Nicholson
was accepted to construct the
open portion of the airport
municipal drain.
Tax refunds for the year 1973
were authorized in the amount of
$503.59 for buildings which had
been torn down or had been
burned.
Engineer C.P. Corbett was
appointed to bring in a report on
drainage of lots 22 to 24,Con. 4 and
A.M. Spriet & Assoc. to report on
Lot 8, Con. 2 and Lot 8, Con. 3,
Keewatin bales
from Anglicans
Members of the Anglican
Church Women held their
Christmas meeting at the home
of Mrs. P.O. King, Beech Street,
Wednesday.
In the absence of the president,
Mrs. Frank Hardy, Sr., Mrs.
Harvey Hodgins chaired the
meeting. Bible readings by
members were on The Prince of
Peace.
It was reported that three bales
had been sent to Keewatin during
the fall.
An exchange of gifts was en-
joyed with much Christmas
reminiscing.
Mrs. Jack Murdy and Mrs. C.
Haggar served lunch.
By SID DALEY
The Tuesday night mixed
sports club would like to thank all
those who attended the fowl bingo
and made it such a success, The
club hopes you really enjoyed
yourselves, We are planning a
ham bingo which will be held just
prior to Easter, how's that for
advance notice.
While on the subject of 540's
Tuesday night mixed sports, at
our next meeting there will be
something a little extra added for
your enjoyment - a dart shoot-off
for the men and a dart shoot-off
for the women for which prizes
will be awarded. To round out the
evening lunch will be served.
Sounds like another fun night
around Branch 540 - of course this
is something we have come to
expect,
By the way did you notice
Branch 540's old friend Santa
made the front cover of the
National Legion Magazine, along
with Comrade Carl Stuckless of
Branch 540 and Corporal Bernie
Crane, Lucan detachment of the
Ontario Provincial Police.
Congratulations,
Another fun date to remember
will be Friday, December 21 this
is when you can bring your best
girl over to the Branch for a song
fest and 2 for the price of one -
almost pre war prices, Just 540's
way to say THANK YOU to the
members of the Branch and
Merry Christmas.
Some lucky person will have a
registered Corgi puppy in time
for Christmas - this draw will be
held on December 21. Anyone
interested call get a ticket from
any member of the Tuesday night
sports club,
And that's 30 for this week -
Remember - The difficulties of
Life are intended to make' us
better not bitter.
Present 4-H awards
to district members
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