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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-07-31, Page 21TOO LATE — The groom looks rather browbeaten as his wife peddles him through the village of Granton during the "Fun Day" parade on Saturday. Asked for their names, the bride said, "Yvonne and Paul Chovancek - you figure it out from there". T-A photo Lucan churches Washers & Dryers 3 MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM Matching Pairs $5 95 From Only Di sssssssssssss s s 1 9 1 1,p I s !iooddy Weekend SAVINGS SPREE on Buy This Special $ 00 Color Pair For Only Hurry . . . Only A Few FREEZERS Left In Stock We Accept Trade-Ins WHITING'S Warehouse Furniture and Appliances Unlimited (New and Used) Sales & Service Antiques & Things MAIN ST. 235-1964 EXETER 13' Cubic Foot Frost Free Refrigerator HARVEST GOLD KNS413RH ACtelivisaeztose 30" Electric Range HARVEST GOLD - L Times-Advocate, July 31, 1975 Peg. 9A Your Texaco man. He delivers. Any time. Your Texaco man knows that when you call for fuel and lubricants you want them right away. Now. Because time is money and you're not in business to waste either. Neither is he. That's why he'll go out of his way to deliver his products. Your Texaco man. Call him and he'll deliver the finest fuel and lubricants money can buy, Any time, JAMES E. ROWE EXETER 235-2849 Farm Services. YO-YO CHAMPS — Four of the champions in the Granton fun day yo-yo contest display their winning forms. From the left are: Dawn Thompson, Rick Kloss, Peter VanLieshout (not really eating his yo-yo) and Mike Glen. T-A photo Few injuries reported Rash of area accidents You Always Come Out on Top With Money-Saving Specials from G & G HOURS 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. — Mon. through Sat. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sundays Downy Fabric Softener 66.z $1.69 $2.09 Tide 5 LBS. Joy Dish Detergent 24 oz. 854 Colgate Toothpaste 50 ml Regular or Winter Fresh 2 FOR Zest BAR 3 BATH 99 PACK Arrid Extra Dry 9 oz. Plus 40% More Equals 12.6 oz. $1.89 Head & Shoulders 100 ml Jar or Tube or 175 ml Lotion $1.39 Crest Toothpaste 100 ml -0,(7 DISCOUNT 433 Main St. Exeter 235-1661 By MRS. E. SUMMERS Everyone in Granton got into the act on Fun Day. If you were not in the parade you were helping to man a booth for some organization such as the UCW, ACW, WI, Cub and Scout organization, Junior Farmers, Granton Comm. Recreation Association, the Fire Dep- tartment and Les Parnell, There were also booths in charge of the Lucan Lions, Lucan Legion and Glanworth Optimist Club, Leading the parade and helping to make it a success was the Royal Canadian Legion band Victory Branch No. 317. Judges of the entries for the parade were Jack Riddell M.P.P. Jim Shipley and an excellent job as M.C. was done by Gary Parsons of CJBK radio station, Judges for the Baby Show were Mr. & Mrs. Peter Johnson of Toronto. Babies winning in the different age groups were the following: New born - 6 mos, Cassandra and Katherine Har- ding, identical twin daughters of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Harding, Granton; 7 mos, to 1 yr. - Melissa Galloway,daughter of Mr. & Mrs. ig, Galloway,Lucan ; 1 to 2 yrs, and family. Two Wheel - 1st, Paul and Yvonne Chevoncek. Three wheel - Steven Nixon, Wheel Pull - The children of Mr. & Mrs, Martin Vanderminen, On Foot - Barry Fields. Animal Division, Diane Cook. Best Representation - The Optimist Club. Winner of the Grandmother Clock later drawn for at dance was Mrs. Frank Graham, Stratford, Church news As there is no service for the next two months at the Anglican Church, their members are joining the congregation at the United Church in worship. On Sunday, taking her text from the story of the Prodigal Son, Rev, Mary Mclnaliy asked the question, Freedom, for what? To quote Miss McInally Freedom has gone too far, children are selfish, their parents are in a mad whirl of social activities and discipline is lax, Freedom has become a burden too much to cope with. This answer was given, practice love, instead of selfishness, right instead of wrong, self development instead of pampering. Our Lord said, "If you continue in My Word, ye shall know the A rash of minor accidents continue to plague the Lucan area. A two-car collision occurred on the evening of July 22, at the junction of Highway 4 and the concession 11-12 of London Township when a car driven by Jenny Stephenson, 18, of Toronto collided with a vehicle driven by Harold Corpse, London. The Stephenson car had about $100 damage while damages were estimated at $750 to the Corpse car. Damage to highway property was about $130. Mrs. Edith Corpse, suffering from cuts and bruises as a result of the crash, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital by Lucan ambulance. About $1500 damage occurred at 12:25 p.m. July 24 when a car driven by Sheryl Harlton, Den- field, collided with a car driven by Michael Uriel of Windsor,on Main St. Lucan at the in- tersection of William St. A two-car crash occurred at 9:30 a.m., July 23 when a car driven by Betty Bates, Lucan was in a collision with a car driven by Joseph Pecko, Granton, on Main St. Lucan. There were no injuries but both cars sustained several hundred dollars damage. July 26, at 6:30 p.m. there was a two car accident at Culbert's Variety and Gas Bar west of County Road 23. A vehicle driven by Gerardus Jongeneelen, RR 2, Denfield received $100 damage and the car driven by Phillip West was damaged to the amount of $600. No injuries were reported. Jose Cabral and Jose Silva both of London were not injured when the cars they were driving collided on Highway 4 north of the junction of concession 8. Damages were set at about $700 to each vehicle and $50 to a farm fence owned by John Dobbie. A car stolen from the city of London was recovered by Lucan OPP officer Bill Disher and Constable McQuiggen of Strathroy at 4:00 a.m. last Wednesday morning. Passengers of the stolen vehicle escaped on foot, Later a stationwagon belonging to Ted Dampier Arva, was reported stolen from his garage. A subsequent in- vestigation resulted and recovery of the car in London and in the arrest of two youths and one juvenile. Cash, radios, cigarettes, tobacco and candy bars valued at over $2500 was stolen during a break-enter and theft at Colbert's Variety RR 3, Ilderton, July 24. Damage to merchandise and the building amounted to $400. OPP Constable J. Craig is in- vestigating. A break, enter and theft at Ilderton arena occurred in early morning of July 27. Cash and cigarettes amounting to $242 were stolen. The matter is under investigation by Lucan OPP. United The Lord's Supper was • celebrated at the joint services at Mr 9 amt. and 11:15 a.ni. on Sunday, with Rev. John Hofland, in charge. He was assisted by John Bright, a student at Huron College.. Mr. Bright,, speaking from Matthew 5:14, told the congregation that no one lights a candle to keep it hidden, no more should we keep our light, the love of Jesus Christ, hidden, He said to open up our hearts and go forth to let the light shine, it is up to us and other Christians in the world, to spread the light, A ladies' trio, Mrs. Merton Culbert, Mrs. Clarence Hardy and Mrs, K. Egan sang a lovely arrangement of "The 23rd Psalm' , The flowers in the Sanctuary were from the funeral of the late Jack Murdy and the sympathy of the congregations is extended to the family. Commencing next Sunday, joint services will be held in the United Church for the next four weeks at 11:15, and on September 31, regular services in each Church will recommence, Nursery facilities are available, as well as junior congregation. The annual Memorial service at St. James Cemetery will be held on Sunday, September 7. Pentecostal Holiness The vacation Bible School held last at the Revival Centre was very successful with a PIM dO C 14- Luca n Mesdames Agnes Hotson, Charlotte Barker, Joan Mohr, Iva Hodgins, L. Elliott, L. Ashton and Miss Mary Margaret Mohr en- joyed the Granton W.I. bus trip on Tuesday, to Oil Springs, Petrolia and the Chemical Valley at Sarnia. Mr. & Mrs. Orville Jones have returned from a two week motor trip to the Maritimes, including Newfoundland. They were fortunate in being able to get tickets for "Anne of Green Gables" when they arrived on Prince Edward Island. They enjoyed the play much as well as their tour of that Province. Another highlight was Fort Louisberg on Cape Breton Island, as well as the islands many scenic views from the highlands. registration of 83 children ages 2 to 14 with 16 teachers and helpers. The high daily at- tendance was 69 on Thursday plus teachers. "Jesus Touched Me" was the theme for the week. Each morning opened with a half hour of singing in the auditorium, using the theme hymn of the same title, and many action songs led by Marlene Thornton (nee Butler) and Joan Lockyer, with Jana Lyn Stewart of Ailsa Craig at the piano. Crafts were enjoyed in five different age groups, followed by a "snack break" of cookies, etc. provided by women of the church and neighbourhood. Bible lessons in the same age groups were featured with a different personality being studied each day: Matthew, the tax collector, Zacchaeus, the Ten Lepers, Lydia, the seller of purple and Stephen. Points were given for bringing their Bibles, learning Bible verses and bringing friends. The George Cunningham family, working as a group, won a picture of Jesus for top points with Tracy Cannom of the 16th of London Township coming second. The teachers felt it was an exceptionally fine school and well worth all the effort put into their work. Mrs. Jim Stanley and three sons attended the Sunday School session Sunday morning telling stories of their Mission work in Senegal, W. Africa. The pupils were most in- terested in the souvenirs which the Stanley family had brought home with them. At the morning service Rev. Ray Brewster speaking, from Nehemiah 4: 1-6, told his congregation that, to have the abundant life in the Lord, we must obey God and have a mind to work for Him. Robert Holland, junior, sang a solo at the evening service. Mr, Brewster spoke from Revelation 19, saying because Jesus Christ is King, He now reigns in the hearts of His people, but when He returns He will rule over all the universe. Canada's post-war boom after the First,GreatWiaf was ended in the stock market crash of October 23, 1929. , - Mee, son of Mr. & Mrs, Dan, Alce Granton; 2 to 3 yrs, - the daughter of Mr. & Mrs, Davis, Huron Park, Champions in the Yo Yo contest were Elaine Rooney, Dawn Lyn Thomson, Rickie Kloss and Michael Glen. Winners of the Raggedy Ann & Raggedy Andy dolls were Roberta Kloss and William Powell, Winners for the largest float in the parade were 1st Glendale The Circus, 2nd the children of Mr. & Mrs. Russel Brintnell, 3rd Prospect Hill Camp Grounds. Prizes for small floats were awarded to Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Westman, Snoopy and the Red Baron, first; Robbie Parkinson, Bride & Groom, second, and Granton Fun Day Beauty Pageant, third, all small children, tots of Mr. & Mrs. G. Marshall, Mr. & Mrs. John McColl and Mr. & Mrs. Ken Stevens. Prizes for Wheel Push, 1st, Melissa, Kent, Katherine and Cassandra Harding, children of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Harding. 2nd, Granton Beauty Queen, Kenny Aulenback and Candy Stevens. 3rd, Andra Bannerman, mother to a vehicle owned by Donald Gutteridge, London, parked on Concession 5 west of Highway 4 when it was hit by a car driven by Garfield Monroe also of London, July 25. The Monroe car sustained approximately $1000 damage. Mr. Monroe was cut and bruised in the crash. Ian Bruce Veen, Hyde Park, London was not injured when the car he was driving left the road and hit a telephone pole at 4:00 a.m. July 26 on concession 8 just east of Highway 4. Damages were estimated at $500 to the car and $500 to the pole. A minor accident causing $100 damage to two,vehicles occurred Tri-County players thrill youngsters Three members of the Tri- County Players visited the Lucan day camp on Tuesday afternoon, July 22. Arrangements were made by the Middlesex County library, Lucan branch, and those players taking part were Bar- bara and Peter Crisp and Sandra Chamberlain of Dor- chester. Several presentations were made through puppets, charades dialogue and audience par- ticipation, The first part of the program was in the gym, "The Owl and the Pussy Cat" delighted the children, as did the "Golden Goose" with many "village people" portrayed by the little folks, joining in the parade of those stuck to the goose. A charade game on appliances left nothing to be desired as the members of the day camp shouted out the various objects portrayed, by the 3 players. Toward the end of the program the 7 and over age group were taken outside for games with Peter and Sandra while Barbara kept the 6 and under group oc- cupied in the gym, with motion games. Several interested mothers and friends attended the presentation. Truth and the Truth shall make you free, The Treble Clef's, a guest choir from South West Norfolk Pastoral charge, favored the congregation with the following selections. Sanctus, A place in the Sun, Morning has broken, and Runnin' and as an extra favor led in the hymn singing. Owing to a Hydro power failure, there was no organ music, Shower for Bonnie Aulen back A community shower for Miss Bonnie Aulenback whose marriage to Kenneth Lambourn, takes place August 9 was held in the United Church basement on Tuesday evening, In the absence of Mrs. Frank Beaucage who was in hospital, Mrs. Ruth Pratt took charge of the arrangements, assisted by her mother Mrs. Geo. Westman, Mrs. Peter VanLeishout, Mrs. Dennis Carty, Anne Marie and Karen Beaucage and Kim Knapman. Novelty prizes were won by Mrs. S. Jermyn of London and Mrs. Wm Lambourn. The bride-elect was assited at the gift table by her sister Miss Linda Aulenback and Mrs. Nancy Ogg. Persona Is Visitors for Granton Fun Day on Saturday with the Elmer Harltons were Mr. & Mrs. Leland Robinson of Dutton and Mrs. Florence Marshall of Strathroy. Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Harlton attended the 40th wedding an- niversary celebration for Mr. & Mrs. Henry Harburn of Staffa at Kirkton Community Hall on Friday, July 25. Dr. & Mrs. Eric Johnson spent the weekend at Niagara- on- the-Lake and attended the Show Festival. Mr. & Mrs. Jack McQuarrie of Hamilton spent the weekend with Mrs. Walter Harding and attended Fun Day. Mr. 'Michael Summers and family of Prescott are spending a few days with his parents Mr, Si Mrs. Elmer Summers. Mr. Keith Summers of Toronto was home for the weekend. Mr, & Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins, Mrs. Lois Herbert and family were dinner guests of Mr. & Mrs. Ross Langford at their cottage at Turnbull's Grove on Saturday, August 26 and also attended the Gunning Reunion at Riverview Park, Exeter, Miss Rita Clatworthy Wild- wood Nursing Home, St. Marys, attended Fun Day on Saturday. Get well wishes are extended to Mrs. Frank Beaucage, Mrs. Newton Gunning, Mrs. Irma Westman and Mr. Hubert Hodgins who are all patients in St .Mary'slMemorial Hospital. Granton event successful Everyone active in fun day Shop At Wilson's jewellery 413 Main St. Exeter PLEASING YOU — PLEASES US