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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-07-04, Page 18TOURNEY WINNERS — Fullarton won the Irish Nine fastball cham- pionship Monday with an exciting 3-2 win over Bryanston. In the above picture Fullarton coach Cliff Heckman and captain Ron Kreis accept the Molson trophy from Dennis Riggin. 1-A photo Ap14.1= '-d..=4".......,.1 4....:4 ........-1...I.MAtii' '-'3.141:A1.V.:2.1L Lucan c 11 urch news INDIVIDUAL AWARDS — The two individual awards presented at Monday's fastball tourney in Lucan were won by members of the Bryanston club. Lucan Irish official Ward Ellyatt is shown in the centre of the above picture with the most valuable player Stan Hodgins, left, and the best pitcher Keith Hudson. T-A photo GRADUATES AT BIDDULPH — Graduation exercises for the grade eight classes at Bid- dulph Central school were held recently. Back, left, Doug Murray, Lyle Westman, Calvin McCallum, Dean McRoberts, Jamie Wilson, Randy Brooks, Ron Densmore, Ron Brintnell, David Roloson, Brian Cornish, Jim Harrett, David Cook, Barry Mills and Scott Dickson. Fourth row, Kevin Gilmour, Chris Jensen, Ken Curtis, Darryl McComb, Bill Rescke, David Kennedy, Harry Foster and Carey Eizenga. Third row, Mike Stanley, Heike Nippa, Debbie D. Hodgins, Sandra Avery, Pam Smith, Pam Moore and Billy McKay. Second row, Martin Drost, Mike Glenn, George Melanson, Melissa Dark, Kathy Fenwick, Cheryl Hardy, Beth Van Arenthals, Cora Engel, Linda Korevaar, Melody Crawford, Mike Armstrong, Sherry Thompson, John Noon, Jim Hardie, Doug Butler and John Lambern, Front, Janet God- dard, Cindy Mayo, Heather Hutton, Wendy Krciul, Christine Stull, Lonnie Sockets, Lisa Strickland, Susan Kolator, Fiona Rodger, Kathy Pritchard, Jane Collard, Ferne Mardlin, Susan Riddell, Debbie L. 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Tirane:-Advocate, 4lAy 4, 1974 one 22,14714 Irish reach semi-finql CorrisPowlent; Mrs,f4.14.tiofigins Fullarton wins tourney Head-on crash at Elginfield claims lives of four persons By MIKE WRAITH The fourth annual Lucan fastball tournament was held this past weekend with 16 teams entered including last years finalists. Thamesford and Fullerton. A total of 22 games were played with the opening game Friday night and the championship games Monday night. Alt 16 teams were in action for the first round with the winners of they games advancing to the "A''' series to compete for the Molson award while the losers of opening games played for the Wraith-Storey Hardware trophy. Fullerton edged Bryanston 3-2 to win the grand championship and the Matson trophy while Brussels downed Sylvan 7-3 to take the Wraith-Storey trophy and the "B" title. In the "A" semi-finals Bryanston blanked the Lucan Irish 2-0 while Fullerton trounced Dansik Butik 13-3. To reach the "B" finals Sylvan beat the Lucan Rec team 16-3 and Brussels edged St. Marys 4-3. Second round "A" scores were UCW Members of the friendship Unit, UCW and their husbands enjoyed a barbecue last Wed- nesday evening at the home of Mr. & Mrs. John MacDonald, RR 3 Lucan. This closed the activities of this Unit for the summer, except for the weddings and "Mini" Bazaar at which they will assist. The Country Spire was the scene of the season's last meeting of the Evening Unit, UCW when 23 members and friends toured the gift shop. Mrs. S. Smith and her assistant served refreshments and told the group the history of her shop, first as a Presbyterian Church, them a United Church and finally now the "Country Spire". Mrs, Ivan Stanley led in prayer to open the meeting and read a poem. Mrs, T. Emery Sr. and Mrs. Jack Darling directed the thoughts of the members to the topic "Who am I, God"? Unit leader, Mrs. Ed. Melanson conducted a Bible quiz which was won by Mrs. Morris Cobleigh , Everyone received a small gift with a scripture. During the business meeting all members were urged to work on things for the "Mini" Bazaar at the Lions Club Fair, August 16-18. It was announced that the afghan and some braided rugs will be ready. Two quilts will be ready for September, one to be tied, the other for learning quilters to work on. Mrs, Melanson closed with prayer. United Church Sunday morning there was an exchange of ministers between the Lucan-Clandeboye and the Granton-Wesley Churches, when Bride-elect is honored Marie Cochrane was honoured at a miscellaneous bridal shower at the Pentecostal Church Thursday evening. It had been decorated by the hostess Carol Mason, assisted by Joyce Butler and Joan Lockyer. Joan sang several numbers accompanying herself on her guitar and also playing for choruses sung by the guests. Marie becomes the bride of Alan Good of Willowdale September 6. Another miscellaneous shower 'Was given for her at the home of Mrs. John Baynes, assisted by Mrs. Donald Darlington, June 21, attended by friends and family Of the groom. Bryanston 12 - Smith Con- struction 0. Dansik Butik 5 - Wallys 500 3; Fullerton 2 - Thamesford 0; Lucan Irish 5 - Walsh Delivery 2. In the "B" second round, Lucan Rec 14 - Byron 0; St. Marys 9 - Goderich 4; Brussels 5 - Walton 3; Sylvan 5 - Kirkton- Woodham 2, First round scores were: Smith Construction 10 Lucan Rec 4; Bryanston 9 - Byron 5; Lucan Irish 6 - Kirkton-Woodham 0; Walsh Delivery 1 - Sylvan 0; Wallys 5 - St. Marys 2; Dansik Butik 3 - Goderich 3; Fullerton 6 - Walton 0; Thamesford 7 - Brussels 3. The Bryanston - Fullerton clash in the championship final turned out to be a battle of op- posing pitchers. Neither team was able to score until the fifth inning when Fullerton pushed across two runs. However, Bryanston struck back with a couple of runs of their own sending the game into the seventh inning.Bryanston was unable to score in the top of the seventh with two out in the last of the seventh pinch hitter Doug Rev. Ewart Madden was invited' to preach for the Granton Anniversary, and Rev. Mary Mclnally took the services at Clandeboye and Lucan. Miss McInally spoke on the theme "The Unruly Member" pointing out various ways a person can sin — gossiping, tale bearing, slander, unkind criticism, etc., giving various Bible references to substantiate the calling of these things sin. She pointed out thaf character is what we are, while reputation is what some people think we are. The Junior Choir also sang. Pentecostal Rev. Ray Brewster discussed John 13 with the prayer and Bible Study group at the Pentecostal Holiness Church, Wednesday evening. On Sunday Bill Cochrane led the singing at both services and Marlene Butler sang a solo in the morning, at a special service when Stephen Andrew, infant son of Rev, and Mrs. Ray Brewster was dedicated by the Rev. Ronald Donoven of Chatham. Speaking from Genesis 32, Mr. Donoven said that when we become Children of God we must believe God's blessing is upon us and act upon it because we have access to His power. Mr, & Mrs. W. Palmer of Cleveland, Ohio. maternal grandparents, were present for the dedication, At the evening service, Rev, Brewster's theme was "Many are called but few are chosen" arid it is because all who are called do not accept the call of God. Sunshine club visits Storybook "Thirty-six members and friends of the Sunshine Group enjoyed a bus trip to Springbank Park Thursday. Most of the group walked through Storybook Gardens and around that area of the Park, While others played cards and four took a river cruise on the Storybook Queen. Afterwards, they had a steak dinner at the Wellington Road Ponderosa, Newcomers fo Luca') Newcomers to the Village include: M. & Mrs, J, R, Michaud, Albert Street; Mr, & Mrs. Wm. Abram; Mr, Mrs. Robert Sites; Mr, & Mrs. James Barnes; Mr, & Mrs. David Sutherland, all of Marlene Street in the Wilburforte Subdivision, Stewart, singled in Jim Avery to give Fullerton the championship 3-2, Fullerton 3,6,1; Rryanston 2,2,4. While Fullerton took the team honours, two Bryanston players went home with individual trophies. Pitcher Keith Hudson captured the Lucan Irish Nine trophy as the most valuable pitcher while Stan Hodgins won the Shillelagh trophy for the most valuable player in the tour- nament. The Lucan Irish Nine Men's Team would like to thank all those who helped in any way to make it another successful tournament and special thanks to Jim Burt who kept the diamond in excellent shape despite some adverse weather conditions. In Recreation league action this past week the Lions defeated IGA,Langford Drive won over the Legion and Walloy-Hearn defeated Biddulph Boys. The Lucan Kittens had an easy victory over Popular Hill and the Legion pee wees took Parkhill 49- 10 with some powerful hitting. Pe ,t4 gal 4 Mr. & Mrs. Donald Allen and Mrs. Byron Ducharme of London have returned from a trip to the Maritimes; flying to Halifax, then renting a car to tour Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton and many places in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, They returned by air from Fredricton. Mrs. Frank Hardy spent two weeks recently with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. J. Knight of Kintore. Mr. & Mrs, M. H. Hodgins spent Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Ward Hodgins and family, Vanastra Park. Mr. &Mrs.Larry Rodin, Kennon Fischer, Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Steuer and Jeff and Mr. & Mrs. Elder Gabel„ all of London, were. Sunday guests with Mrs.: Catherine Fischer. Mrs. Ross McRoberts and Teri, Mr. J. Alex Young, and Mr. & Mrs. Charles Corbett and David, attended the 100th birthday celebrations for an aunt and great-aunt, Mrs. Kate Roth of Seaforth, held at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Morris Etue. Weeend guests with the IVIadden's included Mr. & Mrs. Ted Madden, Allen and Carolyn Madden with their friends, Vera Van Keulan and David Zaluski, all of Etobicoke and Mr. & Mrs. John Madden spent the weekend previous with the latter's parents, Rev. & Mrs. Madden. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Egan and family of Niagara Falls were weekend guests with their parents, Mr. & Mrs. C. B. Culbert and Mrs. Kay Egan. The McCormick Home outdoor barbecue last Wednesday had to he held indoors owing to in- clement weather. Former Lucanites were among those who attended. Two very talented family groups of young people staged a splendid concert after the barbecue. Mrs. Gordon Maines of London, formerly of Lucan, visited Miss L. E. Abbott on Monday af- ternoon. Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Smith at- tended the presentation of the new colours to the Toronto Scottish Regiment by the Queen Mother in Toronto, Friday evening, Four persons are dead as the result of a fiery head-on crash on Highway 4 at Elginfield early Saturday morning. Killed in the mishap were Ronald McGuffin and Allen McLeod both of the Arva area and Violet Nemeth, 30 Chalk Graduation at Biddul ph "An Enchanted Evening” following the magical story of Cinderella was the theme for the special evening at Biddulph School, Tuesday. Parents and pupils entered the auditorium through a castle gate over a drawbridge and descended into the auditorium on a red carpet flanked by two spiralling banisters. The auditorium was decorated with blue and green 17th century figures and fountains. An enormous pumpkin coach and horses dominated one wall. The 270 guests were en- tertained by a play revised and directed by Ken Curtis. In this program Cinderella was played by Debbie Hodgins. Debbie Emery played the fairy god- mother and Martin Drost, the handsome prince. Other players were Ron Brintnell, Janet Goddard, Cora Engel, Jim Hardy and Scott Dickson. Several musical numbers were provided by the class and in- dividuals. Mrs. M. Morley, a retired teacher presented the Mowbray Awards, to the top boy and girl based on marks, citizenship, leadership and attendance. This year's recipients are Kevin Gilmour and Fiona Rodger. Dr. A. R. Meridith of Ilderton, as speaker stressed the need for graduates to know themselves and develop personal strengths. Mr. D. McIntosh representing the Middlesex County School Board brought greetings and words of encouragement and commendations. Michael Stanley, president of the student council presented the valedictory address. He cautioned his classmates not to he too upset if they could not solve the major problems to be faced by the graduating class when they become grown-up. Special thanks to the parents and teachers in this talk was very touching. Carey Eizenga, acted as master of ceremonies, The program closed with a reading of the Desiderata by Linda Korevaar. street, Seaforth and John Cole, RR 2, Seaforth. The vehicles which collided at the southern partof the Elginfield curve were driven by McGuffin and Mrs. Nemeth. Immediately on impact, the Seaforth vehicle which was owned by Cole burst into flames. Constable W. T. Hodgins of the Lucan OPP detachment who was following the McGuffin vehicle said ''flames shot 30 feet into the air," The Lucan fire department arrived on the scene but were unable to save the two persons. They were burned beyond recognition. An OPP spokesman said Tuesday that Cole was identified by dental records and Mrs. Nemeth by a fingerprint. She had recently applied for a visa. Coroner Dr, Bev Robinson of London said it was the worst accident he had ever seen. Constable Hodgins and Corporal Don Cox are in charge of the investigation. The two automobiles which were corn- pletely demolished were valued at $2,600. Five other accidents were investigated by the Lucan OPP detachment, The first occurred Wednesday at 6.10 p,m. Vehicles driven by Brian Jeffrey, RR 4, Denfield and John Walls, RR 2, Denfield collided on Concession 15, London township. Constable B. D. Munro set damages at $550. The first of three I Friday mishaps took place at 11.45 a.m. Three year-old Kim Greenwell, 110 Kent street, Lucan suffered cuts and bruises when she fell out of the back window of a car being driven on Kent street by her mother Florence Greenwell. Constable J. A. Wilson is in- vestigating. Three hours later on Highway 7 at Elginfield three vehicles collided. They were driven by Michael Chong, Toronto, Lenore Traplin, Owen Sound and Ernest Hasler, 95 Ridout street, London. Damages were estimated at $450 by Constable Wilson. 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