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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-02-19, Page 12Times-Advocate, February 19, 1976 Lucan and district news Page 12 Lucan church news HURON PARK BROWNIES — enjoyed the fine weather Saturday with Robert Tindall, RR 1, Lucan, who harnessed his Belgians to a sleigh and took everybody for a ride. photo by Bagley Tax-deductible pensions—a good way to save money today for what you'll need tomorrow. Let us help you get started. G. R. GODBOLT C.L.U. Office: (By appointment only) GEO. A. GODBOLT DEVON BLDG. M.B.A. EXETER 235-2740 E The Mutual Life of Canada SAVE $500 ON ALL ESE Case David Brown Under 90 P.T.O. H.P. TRACTORS Until March 31 Limited to Available Supply C.G. Farm Supply RR 3, Zurich 236.4934 ,141'S At, • • • • • • • •1> • • . • ••••• , . • • H;'•. . ,..••1•• .•••••••. 014, • .4•••• •%•••• ••••t• •%•••,•w.• • FARM CHEMICAL MEETING Guest Speaker: Dr. Clay Switzer, Dean of Ontario Agricultural College Topic: Agriculture in Australia Other Subject: 1976 Corn & Soybean Programs - by Ciba-Geigy Date: Monday, February 23rd - 8:00 pm Location: Pine Ridge Chalet - 2% mi. west of Hensall, Ont. Sponsored by CI BA-G E I GY Agrochemicals and your local farm supply dealer D111 1 Pioneer and Hyde Bros. Invite You to Enjoy GOOD FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT • FREE LUNCH AND REFRESHMENTS • FREE DOOR PRIZES • FILMS BY PIONEER AND ALLIS-CHALMERS Which Allis-Chalmers girl am Easy to find out! Just attend Hyde Bros. and Pioneer's Expo '76. You'll see the brand new line of A-C orange power and Pioneer corn research and production. There'll be refreshments, lunch, door prizes — more important fun for the whole family. All here . . . AT THE PINERIDGE CHALET \ /114 Tues., Feb. 24 at 8:00 p.m. Bring the Whole Family and Enjoy Yourself with Your Hosts . . PIONEER HI-BRED LIMITED Bill Coleman, Dealer Kippen HYDE BROS. LTD. Hensall 262-2605 A ALLIS-CHALMERS Seniors hear about Lions club trip Ten tables of euchre made for an enjoyable afternoon on Thursday for members of the Lucan Senior Citizens' Club. The Busy Buddies joined with the Sunshine Group in the absence, of the craft instructor. Prize winners were: lady's high, Kathleen Neil; lady's lone, Margaret Carter; men's high, Harold Cobleigh, men's lone, Myrna O'Neil, playing a man's card. Lunch was provided by. Kathleen Neil, Vina Emery and Joe Carter. Violet Hardy read "John Gillpen's Ride" from a very old, third, reader. During the business meeting, chaired by president Muriel Cobleigh, it was announced that 18 bowlers enjoyed that activity on Tuesday and there is room for more. A report will be given regarding the Lions' Club trip for Seniors at the meeting this af- ternoon, Thursday, You are in- to vited attend. Lucan OPP investigate two hit and run accidents Two new members of the Committee of Stewards, of Lucan United Church, Jim Hearn and Randy Paul were installed at the service on Sunday morning. Betty Bates a third member is in the hospital and will be installed at a later date. Rev. Ewart Madden told the congregation that a Committee of Stewards is a very important group in a church as it hits at the very heart of the church, We believe in God and must present our whole selves to Him. The work of the Committee of Stewards is not just a "collection agency" but is a group of members who try to educate us in what Christianity is all about as far as stewardship of our whole selves is concerned, and we must learn to give to the Lord more generously of ourselves and of our gifts. Next Saturday from 9:30 till 4;30 members were invited to attend a Faith-At-Work event in First Westminster UC, London. Everyone is invited to attend the postponed "Compassion of Canada" concert on Sunday, the 22nd at 2:30 in Lucan Public School. Offering for Guatemala relief. Learning stitchers hold first meet Lucan No. 3 4-H Homemaking club held their first meeting for the current project a "Touch of Stitchery" on Saturday afternoon February 14 at the home of the assistant leader Mrs. Gerald Straatman. There were 11 members and their mothers present. After distributing the members pamphlets and a discussion on the color wheel and choosing colors for their "Learning Stit- ches" articles the members had an opportunity to purchase. the rhgerial required. NtIrrnVdtilig will be February 21st at 1:30 p.m. at the home of the leader Mrs. Don O'Neil. Comrade Doug. McDonald, First vice president, Dominion Command, Royal Canadian Legion and membership com- mittee chairman, reports that the total membership in all classes was 456,706 as of October 16, 1975 compared to 425,584 at the same time the previous year. By the end of 1975 the total was expected to reach 470,000. The target for 1976, the Legion's Golden an- niversary is 500,000. The figures indicate that the Legion is still increasing its membership in the ordinary membership classification (8,000 more than the previous year.) There are still a lot of eligible members out there Comrades, how about inviting them to join the greatest organization ever created — The Royal Canadian Legion, Last Year's Confirmation class will have an evening of play- reading on Sunday February 29 at 8 p.m. at the home of Jean & Glenn Newton, Clandeboye, with the intention of presenting a Lenten or Easter play for the congregations. Toe Committee of Stewards will meet the first Tuesday in March. Lucan Clandeboye Explorers held an expedition on Japan. February 9 at Lucan United Church with 15 members present. Explorer Jacqui Green was in charge of opening and closing ceremonies. Explorer Tami McRoberts and Counsellor Mrs, Dan O'Neil presented a dialogue on Japan. Next expedition will be Social activities and church services were cancelled in this community last weekend due to the storm. While the roadmen struggled to keep the roads passable,the weatherman did his best to make them impassable. By Monday evening things were under control. Saturday evening D. Morneau of RR 1 Lucan was taken to hospital by Haskett ambulance of Lucan following a fall. Mr. Wayne Carroll followed with his farm tractor until the ambulance reached highway No. 4. Ian Carroll suffered severe pain and was taken to South Huron Hospital. The doctor reported it was a muscle spasm. He and his mother Mrs. Ron Carroll spent the weekend with her aunt and uncle Mr. & Mrs. Carf Cann, Exeter, returning home Monday morning. Private and Mrs. Paul The Lucan UCW program committee met on Tuesday af- ternoon to finalize plans for the Learning for Lent series to be held at the church. This is an Interdenominational, learning project for all and commences Thursday, March 4 with registration at 9:15 a.m. Each Thursday, thereafter, until April 8, meetings will commence at 9:30 running through to 11:30 omitting March 25th, during the winter school break. Interest groups will include quilting, crocheting, Chrismons and gift wrapping, 3 and 2 sessions, respectively, and music for enjoyment and participation. Following "coffee and con- versation" the groups will Attention all you Canadian Navy Types a reunion is to be held at H.M.C.S. Discovery, Stanley Park, Vancouver, August 20-22, 1976. Any ex-Naval per- sonnel is invited to attend and should you require Registration Forms, please contact Mr. W. F. Wiley, Secretary, Naval Veterans Association, 330 East 6th Ave., Vancouver B.C., V5T 1K1. Wonder if they will be serving any good old neaters, Here's an item of interest — United Security Limited, 121 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, Telephone 366-9696 is interested in recruiting veterans to act as Security Guards on a full or part- time basis. Those selected will be required to work 8 hour shifts. If any veteran is interested please contact Mr. J. J. McGrath at the above address. February 23rd when a film strip on Korea will be presented. Members of the Lucan UCW attending the Middlesex Presbyterial Annual Meeting at Calvary UC, London, last Thursday, including president, Mrs. David Park, past president, Mrs. Sheridan Revington, secretary, Mrs. James Lockyer, The Church in Society Convener, Mrs. Wm. Froats, program convener, Mrs. Ewart Madden and reg. vice-president, Mrs. M.H. Hodgins. They agreed that is was a most worthwhile day, with new aspects of worship being presented by the Rev. John Ambrose of Toronto, the many displays, and the discussion groups. Melanson of CFB Borden, and Mr. & Mrs. Allen Melanson of London were weekend guests with Mr. & Mrs. Ed Melanson and Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Froats. Carolyn Madden of Toronto and David Zalwski of Waterloo were weekendvisitorswith theformer's parents Rev. & Mrs. Ewart Madden. Mr. & Mrs. E. Wayne Hodgins of London Township were Sunday guests with his parents Mr, & Mrs. M.H. Hodgins. Mr. & Mrs. Murray Hodgson, Mr. & Mrs. M.H. Hodgins and Mr. & Mrs, Arthur Hodgins and Victor Hodgins of Clandeboye, were guests at the wedding of Marie Levie and Emerson Hodgins, Saturday evening at Metropolitan UC, London. The reception followed at their home 318 Cheapside St., London. The couple will honeymoon in Florida. reconvene for Bible Study and discussion under the direction of Mrs. A. Whilsmith of Exeter, author of "Singing Waters" in this paper. During the week of February 8- 14 the officers at Lucan Detach- ment worked a total of 463 hours and patrolled 4250 miles in all phases of police work. There were 49 general oc- currences investigated in the period. Three liquor seizures were made with charges laid in each instance. In traffic activities 21 charges were laid against motorists under the Highway Traffic Act and a further 25 warnings issued. Motor Vehicle collisions again were well above last year's figures. Ten investigations were con- ducted with injuries to 2 persons and damage estimated at $3836.00. To date in 1976 there have been 70 collisions reported. Cancer society to hold 'ride' The Executive of the Lucan- Biddulph Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society met at the home of the president, Mr. Len Maslen, on Thursday evening, February 12th to discuss plans for the 1976 Campaign. "A Great Family Ride" for Cancer from Lucan Lions Park to the Gra nton Memorial was discussed and arrangements made for an education-campaign meeting for all residents in the area, on Wednesday, March 31st, when the guest speaker will be Dr. John A. McCredie, of London. Child care will be provided and a registration fee charged to cover materials and utilities. For further information you may call 227-4712. In 1975 there had been 31 reported. There were 2 "fail to remain" collisions this week. The first occurred on the Medway School Parking Lot on Wednesday, February 11, 1976 when a car owned by Ray Foran, RR 5 London, was struck. The second occurred on Thur- sday, February 12, 1976, at the Royal Canadian Legion Parking Lot, Lucan, and involved a car owned by Jack Holland, Lucan. In both instances the hit and run car fled the scene without notifying with the owner or the police. ::. !ii 111 Give Your by covering it with iii ete line of Kaiserluminum Vinyl compl products OR adding a new kitchen, For More ill RON FERGUSON or Write Home a siding. Choose add value to your rec room or Information Call — 229-6750 R.R. 6, St. Marys Big from or ho Daymon me garage. 111 Lift my ni by i III . .:... ...... .. ... 1 DALEY'S WEEKLY COMMENTS Membership going up! WARBLE FLY PROGRAMME Township of McGillivray 1. Tenders for warble fly spray, all or part of the Township of McGillivray, tenders to include cost per spray, 2. Tenders for supplying approximately 2,000 pounds of warble fly powder. Separate tenders to be in the hands of the under- signed by 12:00 noon on Monday, March 1, 1976. W, J. Amos, Clerk People and events Many events for lenten series