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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-01-03, Page 15GETS LEGION AWARD — A special presentation was made recently to a hard working member of the Wain Royal Canadian Legion branch 540. Above, vice-president Keith Dickson and president Bert Thompson present a certificate of merit to Lloyd Gibson. T-A photo Large crowd of parents at Medway commencement PART OF COUNTIES CHOIR — During recent night school classes at Biddulph Central school part of a four- county choir received instruction. In the above picture, Ed Hysen, a Fanshawe instructor leads the choir. HELP WANTED Crossing Guard LUCAN PUBLIC SCHOOL, Crossing to be located approximately in front of Lucan Community Centre. Applicant must be prepared to be in atten- dance in all kinds of weather. Duties commencing immediately. Daily hours:. 8:30-9M-"6,11t1P1 affd"--1 "— 3:30-4:00 p.'rri.9"° Applications will be received by Village of Lucan stating wages expected, on or before January 7, 1974. Signed — Village of Lucan M. L. Gibson, Clerk He Always Says What He Thinks Some people hesitate to say what they really believe. But not Bill Smiley, He's not one to think one thing, say another. That's why you can count on his column, every week in this newspaper, to take a stand that's either opinionated, controversial or even irreverent—but always original. Bill Smiley is Canada's most widely syndicated newspaper columnist. He's 44, has a wife, two children, and a Mortgage. He once published a weekly newspaper, but is now a high school teacher—which he compares to work- ing in a steel mill. If you appreciate candid commentary on things Canadian, stirred with a dash of humor, a good measure of healthy scepticism and a perceptive understanding of your fellow man, you probably already read Bill Smiley's column. If you don't, you should. Look for it every week in Igte eireferZimes-20vocafe Four mishaps one day, Afghan hound is killed Lucan and district news Correspondent: Mn. MM. Hadoins Four accidents were in- vestigated, Saturday, December 22 1)y officers of the Lucan Ontario Provincial Police detachment. In the early morning hours of Saturday, a vehicle driven by Kim Petznick, 39 Mackay Avenue, London left Highway 4, south of Lucan and turned over in the ditch. Damages were listed at $150 by Constable James Craig. At 7 p.m. the same night, Constable C.D. Auger listed damages at $550 when vehicles driven by Elizabeth G. Seldon, 20 Renwick street, London and Norman Bruce Parnall, RR 3, Ilderton collided at the in- tersection of Middlesex County roads 23 and 47. An hour and a half later on William, street in Lucan only minor damage was sustained when a vehicle driven by Antal Markus, RR 2, Liman was in- volved in a mishap with a parked vehicle owned by John Draper, 1229 Huron Street, London. Damages estimated at $700 resulted when vehicles being driven by Larry Haugh, 407 Carling Street, Exeter and Harvey A. Riley, 1170 Hamilton Road, London were involved in a collision on Highway 4, near the Lucan Public School. Constable G.N. Wilcox investigated. The first of two crashes on December 24 occurred at noon hour at the intersection of Main and Alice streets in Lucan. Involved were vehicles driven by Ruthann Curtin, 102 Duchess, Lucan and Timothy Fortner, RR 3, Lucan. Constable J.A. Wilson set damages at $45. At 6.15 p.m. vehicles driven by Robert Harrison, RR 2, Lucan and Owen Rice, Sudbury collided at the corner of George and John streets in Ailsa Craig. Youth sing to shut-ins Thursday evening, December 20 members of the U.C. Youth group went carol singing to shut- ins in the village, and returned to the Church for refreshments. Sunday afternoon, December 23rd, members of the C.G.I.T. also went carol singing and took a remembrance for each shut-in visited. "Missy" Morgan, a young friend from Hueston, Texas, was a guest for a few days over Christmas with the McKenzies, Langford Dr. "Missy" enjoyed our snowcovered landscape. After,a prolonged illness, Arch- deacon Foreman, a native of Lucan, is able to be home from the hospital. Mrs, T.C. McFarlane was again taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, on December 20. Christmas guests with various families were as fellows: Mr, & Mrs. Paul Melanson of Camp Borden with Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Froats and Mr. & Mrs. Ed Melanson. Mr, & Mrs. John Campbell, Chatham, Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Revington, Mooresville, Mr. & Mrs, Gary Revington, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Marshall of Lucan and their families, with Mr. & Mrs. Sheridan Revington, Mr. & Mrs. Brent Bamford & Todd and Mr. & Mrs, Gordon Mayhew, Cari and Robbie of London with Mr, & Mrs. Harold Cobleigh. Mr, & Mrs. Cliff Culbert and Wayne and Mrs, Kay Egan visited with Ml'. & Mrs, Frank Egan and Family of Niagara Falls during the Christmas holiday. Mr, & Mrs. Jerry Vens and Family of Dartmouth, N.S. are spending a short holiday with Mrs. Ven's mother, Mrs, Wm, Cochrane, Bill Cochrane and Roger Mason are spending their "Winter break" with their respective parents. Mrs. M.11. Hodgins spent. Thursday and Friday with her sister, Miss M. Merle Law, London, Constable C.D, Auger set damages at $900. At 2,05 p.m. Friday afternoon, vehicles driven by Peter Scanlon, RR 2, Lucan and Edward Bruce Bradley, 290 Margaret street, Lucan were involved in a collision on Highway 4 at the Ausable River bridge, Constable W.R. Disher listed damages at $650. The same evening', at 6,30 a vehicle driven by Morris Frank Henry, 6690 Malden Road, Windsor was damaged to the extent of $300 when it struck and killed an afghan hound on High-a way 7 near Highbury. Constable G.J. Barker was the in- vestigating officer. Exeter native passes away In Huronvlew, Clinton, Saturday, Dec. 29, 1973 Olivia (Luker) Hodgins, formerly of Exeter and Biddulph Twp. wife of the late Labannah Hodgins, passed away in her 83rd year. She was the mother of Lorne Hodgins, Lucan, grandmother of (Lois) Mrs, Larry Jones, Crediton and Brian and Barry Hodgins, both of Lucan. The Funeral was held from the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Monday, December 31, with the Rev, George Anderson of Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church, officiating. Interment was in the Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clarence Davis, Arthur Abbott, Jack Dickins, Jim Barker, Calvin Haskett and Heber Davis. Need two pianos Two pianos are needed - one for the Senior Citizen's centre in the Masonic Hall and the other for the Senior's Apartment, Butler Street. If you are wishing to store your piano or dispose of it at a reasonable price, please contact your correspondent. Newcomers Newcomers' to 'the village in- clude: Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Steed from Toronto, to Kent Strrept, Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Boshart to Elm Street and Mr. & Mrs, Bruce Eynon, Langford Dr. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Cowdrey spent Christmas with Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Cowdrey, Woodham and New Year's with Mrs. Cowdrey's parents Mr. & Mrs. Ewart Crago, Kirkton, Visitors with Miss L.E. Abbott last week were Mr. & Mrs. Gary .Main and family, who bought her home on Alice Street, and a cousin Miss Irene Sadler of London. Mr. & Mrs. Allan Tindale have returned to their home in Wiarton after spending a few days with the latter's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Abbott. Mr. & Mrs. Nick Deyholas and David, Grandview, Manitoba are guests with Mr. & Mrs. Nick Shumka and family, Mrs. Samuel Jackson of Toronto is visiting with her sister, Mrs, Charles Summer of London. Both are formerly of Clandeboye. Mr, & Mrs. W. Ward Hodgins, Jennifer & Megan, Vanastra Park, with Mr. & Mrs. M,H, Hodgins & Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Cunningham, Mr. & Mrs. E. Wayne Hodgins, London township, Miss M Merle Law, London and Mr. N.C. Law, Crampton, with Mr. & Mrs. M,H. Hodgins. Mr. & Mrs, Doug Telfer of London, Mr, & Mrs. Bob Hardy and Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hardy of Lucan & their families with Mr. gz Mrs. Clarence Hardy. Mrs. P,G. Price, Mr. Michael Murdy, Miss Elizabeth Toth and Mr, Morris Murdy all of London and Mr. & Mrs. Ed Morris and family of Mt, Forest with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Murdy. Mr. & Mrs. Sheridan Revington were weekend guests with Mr. & Mrs, John Campbell of Chatham, Phonlo 2274714 United Christmas. Sunday, December 23 the United Church was filled to capacity with members and friends, visiting for the holidays. Mr. Madden spoke on "The Light of the World" from Isaiah's prophecy "Unto us a child is born," Both junior and senior choirs sang Christmas numbers and the congregation joined in several carols. Flowers in the sanctuary were in loving memory of Mrs. L, Barr placed by her son and daughter, Thomas Barr and Mrs. Stewart McLellan. At 7:30 on Christmas Eve a delightful Vesper Candlelight Service was led by Mr, Madden with Sheila Smith, Beverly Madden, Janice Walker and Paul Madden narrating the Christmas story. Karen Taylor Mary Madden and Cheryle McIntyre, were the children in night attire who were so disappointed that Santa was being delayed, but later on received the an- nouncement that he would be arriving on schedule. The girls skipped down the aisle, after hanging up their stockings, singing "We wish you a Merry Christmas. The Junior and Senior choirs were again in attendance and sang two lovely numbers. Many congregational carols were interspersed with Bible readings by Mr. Madden. The 11 o'clock service featured music with "altar" communion being given, Sunday, December 30 Rev. Madden took as his Sermon "A Lively Old Age", based on Anna, the prophetess. We are told very specifically in the Bible that we should care for widows. Anna was a widow, but one filled with hope, trust and love. At Rev. & Mrs. Ewart Madden and family spent Christmas with Mr. Madden's sister, Mrs. D. Tracy, Toronto,visiting many for- mer friends as well. Mr. & Mrs. George Carpenter and David were holiday guests with Mr. & Mrs. George Dixon, London. Mr. & Mrs, Donald Lankin, Butler Street, hosted the Lynn Family Christmas gathering on Sunday with 31 guests being seated. The Christmas tea at the Strathroy Middlesex Museum was a marked success, with over 140 people present. The museum looked very festive, with an arch- way of green framing the door, sleighbells on the door, and the bannister wound with greenery. Centres of interest were the Christmas tree with old fashioned trimmings of popcorn, paper chains and cranberries, and cookie figures and the tea table centrepiece of apples and evergreens. Assisting, besides the members of the display committee (Mrs. 0, Newton, Mrs. C. McKellar, Mr. and Mrs. G. Knott and Mrs, P. Floyd), and the museum board, were Mrs. E. Field, Mrs. W. 13ellairs, Mrs. F. Robinson, Mrs. R. Curniner, and Mrs, A. Lumsdeti and Mrs, C. Wardell from the Women's Institutes. A number of these were in late one time she had been bitter, but she threw off her bitterness and looked around for ways to help others. After having spent her life in communication with God, her faith came to a glorious climax when she beheld Jesus in the Temple and no way could she keep from telling others of her marvelous experience. We should be filled with the same joy and praise for God that inspired Anna. U.C. Sunday School A bus load of children and teachers from the United Sunday Church School went to see "Joey the Clown" at Theatre London, December 27 returning to the church for refreshments. This took the place of the usual skating party. The project was convened by Mrs. James Mugford and Mrs. Ronald Carroll very generously donated her time as the bus driver. The children and adults appreciated her kindness. Pentecostal Holiness Christmas Sunday morning Bill Cochrane led the service at the Pentecostal Holiness Church with Roger Mason speaking from Isaiah9 :6 -"The Meaning of the Names of Jesus". Karen & Lynn Dykeman sang a lovely duet "If We Were to Go to Bethlehem". At the evening service Tim Stutt led in the singing with Bill Cochrane speaking from Acts 4, pointing out the need for the Church to look to God in times of trouble in that way defeating the "enemy". Thursday evening a fellowship meeting, convened by Mrs. Howard Currie, was much en- joyed. It was a musical evening with the following young people contributing: Joan Lockyer on her guitar, Lynn and Douglas Butler and Lisa Compton , on accordions and Robert Holland leading an action chorus. Christmas games were also enjoyed and Mrs. Ernest Ferguson's class gave Christmas readings. Bill Cochrane and Roger Mason were presented with a decorated hamper of kitchen supplies for their apartment in Toronto. At the Sunday morning service Tim Stutt led the singing with Marlene Butler contributing a solo "What a Friend we Have in Victorian costume. ,During the afternoon, Mrs, Ella Campbell, Mrs, Helen Wyatt and Mrs. Nelson Johnson supplied a musical background, with selections on the piano and harmonium. Mrs. Jean Mac- Donald, the curator, had done an excellent job of arranging details. Plans are underway to arrange a course in furniture refinishing at the museum, beginning about the middle of January. Anyone interested in taking it should phone the museum in the af- ternoons (245-0492) for further details, As has been mentioned before, donations to the museum are tax deductible, and are set aside, unless the donor indicates otherwise, to purchase articles to fill out the collection, or displayit better. Jesus". Speaking from 1st and 2nd Kings, Bill Cochrane showed by Elisha's experience the dif- ference in knowing God per- sonally instead of thru' another who serves Him. Joan Lockyer, Gwen and Brian Densmore and Faye Hayter sang to the music of Joan's guitar. At the evening service Tim again led the service and Joan Lockyer sang and played her guitar. The message from Matthew 25:1-13 was brought by Roger Mason who pointed out the importance of keeping the Christian experience, with the Lord, up to date, in order to be ready when Jesus returns to claim His own. Former resident dies in hospital Irene (Walker) Martyn wife of the late Walter T. Martyn for- merly of Lucan and London Twp. passed away in Elgin General Hospital, St. Thomas, on Sunday, December 23. She was the mother of Walter Martyn of St. Thomas, sister of Lenna Bradley, (Clara) Mrs. Albert Carless, Nelson, Orvie, Alfred and Orval all of St. Thomas, grandmother of Jerry Walter Mar tyn of St. Thomas and Christine, also survived by several nieces and nephews in her 79th year. The funeral was held from the C. Haskett & Son Funeral Home, Thursday, December 27 with Rev. W.C. Tupling officiating. Interment was in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Pallbearers were Kenneth Hardy, W.F. Hodgins, Clayton O'Neil, Edgar Holland, John Walls and Jack Ryan. "Now that I've finally found a doctor who agrees there's something definitely w r ong with me, I feel better already." Many proud parents and happy young people from the Lucan area attended the Com- mencement Exercises, Thursday evening, December 20 at Medway High School. Among those receiving Ontario Scholar awards were Frances Elson and Jim Hodgins. Colonel D.B. Weldon awards - John Biemans, Linda Hodgins and Kathy Worthington. Medway Keys - Frances Elson and Jim Hodgins. W.A. Stewart Citizenship award - Steven Revington. Administration Management Society - Dorothy Timmermans, Dr. Isadore Goldstick Award, - Mary Benn. Grade 9 M.C.B. of Ed. - Jim Benn - presented by K.J, Schenkel, principal at St. Patrick's School. Grade 12 Commercial graduates award - Dorothy Timmermans. Subject Proficiency Awards - Com- mercial Subjects Gr. 10 Cindy Shumka, Gr. 12 Carol Mason, Mary Benn; - English Gr. 12, Frances Knip; Geography Gr. 10 - Martin Wraith; History Gr. 12 - Colleen Ryan; Languages Gr. 10 Spanish - Maggie Biemans; Mathematics Gr. 10, Anne Heenan; Music Gr. 10 - Anne Revington; Physical Education Gr, 12, Karen Hodgson, Gary Maslen; Technical Subjects - Gr. 10, Joe Mitchell Gr. 12, Art O'Neill. Area students receiving Secondary School Honour Graduation Diplomas included Jeanette Barr, John Biemans, Joanne DeKort, Gerald Dewan Frances Elson, Thomas Hearn, Julie Henderson, Jim Hodgins, Linda Hodgins, Veronica Jorna, Ruth Mardlin, Elizabeth Revington, Barbara Spruyt, Jane VandeBorne and Kathryn Worthington. Those receiving Secondary School Graduation Diplomas were Wayne Appleman, Mary Benn, Faye Blair, Marlene Boland, Suzanne Bradley, Richard Crane, Jeffrey Culbert, Denise Daley, Angeline DeBrouwer, Harry Dickson, Kimberly English, William Goddard, Pamela Gricken, John Gysbers, Benedict Harrigan, Anita Hodgins, Brenda Hodgins, Ronald Hodgins, Karen Hodgson, Helen Jorna, Frances Knip, Joanne Latta, Nancy Lewis (now of Goderich), Joan Lockyer, Gary Maslen, Carole Mason, Lynn Melanson, Ruth Mitchell, Anne Mohr, June Mulholland, Nancy Nickles, Jeffrey Park, Beverley Parker, Steven Revington, Ronald Root, Colleen Ryan, John Sentjens, Beverly Shumka, Alice Smibert, Patricia Snelgrove, Anne Stanley, Theadore Timmermans William Timmermans, Margaret Van- derPloeg, Walda VanGeel, Ruth Westman, Michael Wraith, & Mary Margaret Young. Those receiving Certificate of Training were Timothy Fortner, Robert Grimminck, Debra Pinnell and Joanne Vereyken. Young lady from Texas enjoys winter landscape Trip to Theatre London Furniture refinishing set as museum course Many at holiday services Anglican Church ' Two services were held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Sun- day, December 23, Morning Prayer at 11 a.m. and a carol service in scripture and song at 7:30 p.m., with the Junior & Senior Choirs singing five numbers. Christmas Eve the former organist, Miss Lois Legg of Birr, played for a half-hour of carol singing. A candlelight processional was very beautiful, Rev. John Hofland spoke on the Joy of the Christmas Message and a former rector, Rev. E.O. Lancaster assisted with the communion service, Wednesday evening a t 7 ; 30 there was a service for St. Stephen, the Martyr and Thursday evening a service for St. John, the Evangelist. Sunday, Dec. 30th the congregation was challenged by their Rector to begin the new year with renewed vigor, placing priorities in their properk,,,,0 t; perspective. The "Conventry Carol" was beautifully sung by. the combined choirs. , Choir practices will resume on Thursday evening at the usual times.