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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-05-06, Page 16Page 16 Times-Advocate, May 6, 1976 L ra ucan and district news A TALENTED young barbershop quartet group from Lucan will appear on CFPL-TV's Junior Talent Hour on Sunday, May 23 at 11:00 a.m. on Channel 10. Left to right are Jane Hardy, Cheryl Hardy, Sheryl Noyes and Karen Henderson. Known as the Harmony Hi Hopes, the quartet will perform a variety of barbershop tunes on the program. LUCAN'S GREAT FAMILY RIDE FOR CANCER last Saturday realized close to $1 ,000 which will go towards research for the disease. Above, some late comers for the ride hurry to get their bicycles on the street so they can catch up to their comrades. T-A photo. Luca company will market new garbage mac `; ,;inery Lucan church news It's the first one in Canada and Cec Lewis, President of C.H. Lewis Lucan Ltd. has it. It's a refuse packer unit made CONST. BARKER OF THE LUCAN OPP appears a trifle apprehensive as he prepares to signal the beginning of the Lucan and Biddulph Great Family Ride for Cancer. 104 persons participated in the ride which raised close to $1,000 for cancer research. A similar group started out from Granton, the Lucan ride's destination, and headed fOr Lucan. The two groups met somewhere in the middle of the course. T-A photo by Leigh Robinson. Lucan and area residents collect almost $1,000 in Cancer ride Osborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company (Established in 1876) Provides Full Insurance Coverage for Town Dwellings as well as Farm Properties AGENTS Ross Hodgert Woodham 229-6643 Hugh Benninger Dublin • 345-2001 Clayton Harris Mitchell 348-9051 Mrs. Elaine Skinner Exeter 235-1553 Wally Burton Exeter 235-0350 DIRECTORS AND ADJUSTERS Jack Harrigan RR 3, Lucan Robert Gardiner RR 2, Staffa Clayton Colquhoun RR 1, St. Marys Martin Feeney Dublin Ray McCurdy RR 1, Kirkton William Chaffe Mitchell HEAD OFFICE 507 MAIN ST., EXETER Phone 235-0350 AMY IHMBINIIIIVOSSRUNISIMIZZ, Truxmote Industries, Inc. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA has appointed C. H. LEWIS (LUCAN) LTD. as their Canadian Sales Distributor for the all new GUN TYPE REFUSE PACKER Serving Small or Large, Private or Commercial Collectors The packer that promotes safety and labor savings • Greater Payloads • Fewer Moving Parts • Side Loading Units available with or without chassis from 10-27 cubic yards on a single axle truck For Sales or Service Information or Demonstration Call C. H. LEWIS (LUCAN) LTD. 227-4406 Sales Representative Mr. Larry Lewis Lucan Pentecostal Church Sunday morning Rev. Raymond Brewster spoke from the Psalms. Robert Holland sang "I'm so glad I'm A Part of the Family of God." Sunday evening the Lucan Revival Centre was host to the Bible Society.Mr. Jim Robertson and Rev, Jack Thompson led the special part of the service which included a film strip entitled "The Thief" and information on the walkathon to he held in June. W.I. news The Lucan Women's Institute conveners met at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening to plan the program for 197677. Members were reminded of the visit to Clandeboye Institute May 11 at 2:00 p.m. in St. James Anglican Church Hall, They should meet at the Masonic Hall in Lucan by 1:45 p.m. for tran- sportation, Members were also reminded of the "Mystery Bus Trip" to be sponsored by the Branch on June 10. Reserve your ticket early by phoning 227-4714. This is proving to.be a popular trip. Bible Society meets The 1976 rally of the Lucan Branch of the Ontario Bible Society was held at the Revival Centre on Sunday evening. Rev. Jack Thompson Western Ontario Secretary for the Society, from London, showed a filmstrip "The Thief" telling the story of how the Bible Society is reaching the people of New Guinea, through the missionaries. Jim Robertson, Chairman of the Lucan Branch read the scripture and the service was conducted by Rev. Ray Brewster. The forms for the annual "Walk-A-Thon", on June 5 are now available from the Sunday School superintendents. Lucan United Church The theme of Rev. Hwart Madden's message Sunday morning was "What Happened to You. Saul of Tarsus?", the question asked by King Agrippa. Mrs. A. Jones, sang a beautiful solo "All in the April Evening", Next Sunday, to climax Christian Family Week, the Sacrament of Infant Baptism will be celebrated. The Regional UCW will be held in Ailsa Craig United Church next Monday, May 10, com- mencing with supper at 6:30 p.m. Please phone 227-1421 re your intention to go and for tran- sportation today. New children's books for the Church library, donated by the UCW, were on display and are available for loan in the Walter Tonge room. The Couples' Club garage sale for Mission Projects will be held in Bob Patterson's garage, at 129 Main Street, on Saturday - com- mencing at 8:00 p.m, 'phone 4401, 4797 or 4261 for "pick-up". Luca n Seniors visit Granton Approximately 40 members of the Lucan Senior Citizens Club, both the Sunshine Group and the Busy Buddies' Craft Group met at the centre at 1:30 p,m. on Thursday and drive in various cars to the Scout Hall in Granton for a very enjoyable afternoon of cards, pool, carpet ball and chatting, with the Friendly Neighbours Seniors' Club of Granton. This Club has made and is making excellent use of their New Horizons grant on the three floors of the Scout Hall and while the Good Book says "Thou shalt not covet" the Lucan members could not help but do so, par- ticularly the space available for different activities, A sincere. thank you from the Lucan members to the Granton members. by Truxmore Industries, Inc. in Richmond, Virginia, Lewis' company has been appointed the Canadian distributor for the Truxmore Packer, C.H. Lewis Lucan Ltd. services 4,000 homes in the area, including Lucan, Granton, Ailsa Craig, Lobo and Biddulph Townships. Now, with the aid of this new unit, refuse packing has been greatly simplified. The machine itself is most impressive, with only two moving parts. It has a capacity of 27 cubic yards yet needs only a single axle truck to carry it. The Truxmore Packer has the lowest loading height in the industry and clean-sweep discharge from the rear door. The versatile Trux- more allows loading from both sides, the safety feature eliminating the need to go out in the street or into the danger zone behind the truck. Tea raises over $300 The lovely` home of Mrs, Jack Murdy was the scene of the second Daffodil Tea, held under the convenership of the Service to Patients Chairperson, Mrs. George Jervis, assisted by Mrs. M. H. Hodgins. Mrs. Murdy and Mrs. Jervis received the guests and offered tickets on three quilted tapestry dimensional pictures. These were won by Mrs, Isobel Simpson, Mrs. Hugh David and Mrs. Louis Raycraft. These beautiful pic- tures were handcrafted by Mrs. Jervis. In the afternoon, Mrs. Dean Gibson, Mrs. Heber Davis and Mrs. M. H. Hodgins served with Rev. Mary Mclnally of Granton, pouring tea, and Mrs. Murray Hodgson making the tea. In the evening, Mrs. Karl O'Neil, former Service-to-Patients co- chairperson, poured tea, with Mrs. Robert llarloff, Mrs. Tim Alce of Granton and Mrs. Don Ankers serving. Mrs, Hodgins made the tea. Mrs. Jervis would like to thank all those who contributed cookies and their time to make the Tea so successful. Just over $300 was. raised for the Campaign, from this effort, Over 100 people shared in the first Great Family Ride for Cancer, sponsored by che Lucan- Biddulph Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society, on Sunday. All Three inmates of the House of Concord, Robert McLaughlin, Clinton Warnurst and Daniel Shaw have been charged with robbery with violence. They have been charged with beating up and stealing another inmate's money, Lucan OPP reported. In other investigations, four liquor seizures were made and charges are being processed in each instance. 24 charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act and one warning issued. Seven collisions were in- vestigated with minor injuries to two persons and damages estimated at $4,210. On Tuesday morning, a car driven by Earl Roberts, RR 3 Hanover, collided with a school bus driven by Walter Wyatt, RR 1, Arva. The accident occurred on Highbury Avenue just north of Con. 6. None of the 41 bus passengers were injured. Const. N. A. Campbell set damages at $850. Two car fires occurred also on Tuesday. A car driven by Vicki Gee, RR 1 Centralia, caught fire while on Main Street, damaging the hood, engine and wiring. Const. J. A. Wilson set damages at $300. While on Highway 7, 3/4 mile west of Highbury, a car driven by Tammy Peckham caught fire in the rear seat. The car was gutted by the fire and Const, D. R. Vance set damages at $700. On Thursday morning on Conc. 8, London township, just west of Highway 4, a car driven by Judson Lee, RR 1 Arva, left the road and struck a Bell Telephone box. Const. B. D. Munro set damages at $710. A car driven by Frank McNutt, London left the road on Saturday night on Highway 7, 11/2 miles east of Ailsa Craig, and rolled over', The driver was taken to University Hospital, London by Haskett's (Lucan), suffering cuts and bruises. Const, Vance set damages at $600. On Sunday morning on County Road 16, :3 .1 miles west of High- way 4, a car driven by Clinton Johre, RR 1 Arva, left the road and struck a fence. Johre was taken to University Hospital by Hasketts (Lucan) suffering bruises. Damages were set at $450. On Sunday morning, Thomas Sharp, RR 1, Thorndale, advised his pick-up truck was struck while parked in his driveway, Approximately $600 damages occurred to the right rear fender and bumper. U.C.W. plan garage sale Mrs. Ed Melanson opened the monthly meeting of the Evening Unit of the Lucan UCW with a poem and the leader Mrs. James Lockyer welcomed members and friends. She said the roll call in May would be answered with a Bible verse containing the word "Mother", that each member would bring a plant, cutting, etc., for sale, that the Couples' Club Garage Sale would be held at 129 Main SI., at the home of Bob and Helen Patterson on May 8, that • the Explorer "Bunny Tea" is May 29, and reminded all con- veners for the General UCW of the 5 dozen squares, cookies, etc. from each group for the Fashion Show on May 12. Tickets are available from most members from Young's Clothing & Drygoods, or may be reserved by 'phoning 227-4714, Mrs. George Jervis led in worship using the theme "Planting and Reaping," assisted by Mrs. A. E. Reilly, with Mrs. Harold Cobleigh at the piano. Mrs. Jervis mentioned the many seeds that we as Christians, should plant during our daily lives. Mrs. M. H. Hodgins, program convener for the meeting, in- troduced the speaker, Mrs. David Park, General UCW president, who ,shared with those present her experiences, by word and picture, of her recent visit to Cuba. Certainly there is much to be said for the situation in Cuba at the present time, as compared with what had been experienced by the Cubans prior to the revolution. Lunch was served by Mrs. Reilly and Mrs. Lockyer. Did this deter her? No, — She and a friend went into farm houses' along the way and had the tire pumped up. When someone at "home base" got worried about Activity is a way of life around the Lucan Legion and here are a few dates to mark on your calendar as we know you would not wish to miss any of them. May 8, Carl MacNaughton will be entertaining in the lounge. Now here is a good opportunity for those of you who have not visited the Legion for the past few weeks. Come on over and see how the renovations are progressing. You will be amazed and we feel certain you will agree when completed we will have a lounge of which we will all be proud, On May 10 from 8:00 p.m,., friends and neighbors of Branch 540's Charter President, Comrade Percy Vahey, are in- vited to the Legion Lounge to assist the Comrades of the Branch to suitably honor Comrade Percy who will be 85- years-young on that date. Oh yes, we will have a birthday cake, coffee, a sing-a-long — just a real happy time and we hope a memorable one for this grand gentleman and dual war veteran, of whom we are all so proud. Here's the ringer no one will want to miss. On May 15 at 7:00 p.m., Branch 540, Royal Canadian Legion Old Sweats will play a challenge ball game against the C.F.P.L. (T.V.) ball team, at the arena baseball park. Following the game a social evening will be held in the legion hall along with dancing to the music supplied by the People's Choice. Here is an opportunity to meet and speak with those celebrities you see and listen to on the tube. This should prove to the two of them and sent out a search party, she completed the ride, just the last mile, on a borrowed bike. More power to you! Riders came from Clan- be a real fun evening. Another reminder — Wed- nesday, May 12, 8:30 pm. sharp, nominations and elections will be held at the Lucan Legion. All voting members are urged to make a special effort to attend and cast their ballot. Let's give our elected President and Executive a real vote of con- fidence by having a large turn out — and by your exercising your democratic right of voting, our elected members will know they were placed in office by a majority of the members. And that's 30 for this week. Remember, a good supervisor is someone who can step on your toes without messing up your shine. 4c4C4/2 peirdaptad, Mr. & Mrs. C. A. Law of Ottawa and daughter Patricia were weekend guests with Mr. & Mrs. M, H. Hodgins, Over the weekend other guests included Mr. & Mrs. W. Ward Hodgins, Jennifer and Megan of Vanastra Park, Clinton and Mr. & Mrs. E. Wayne Hodgins of London township on Saturday and on Sunday, Mr. & Mrs, G. 0. Law of \Crampton, Mr, Cliff Law from Dearness Home, Mrs. L. E. Bissell arid Miss M. Merle Law of London and Mr. & Mrs. George Kocis and family of Mount Elgin gathered for a family reunion. Mrs. Mildred Stoner of Watford spent two days last week with Mr. & Mrs. Harold Prince, Mr. & Mrs. Harold Prince spent Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Ted Kostecki of London, deboye, Edgewood, Grantor], Lucan and the area. The Friendly Neighbours' Sr. Citizens Club of Grantor] and the Lucan Senior Citizens' Club manned supply depots' at each end of the ride, in the Scout Hall in Granton and the Lions Club Park shelter in Lucan, serving coffee and cookies, with pop and chips for the children, donated by the Lions' Club. Thanks to Bryan Smith and Ray Scott of Westons and Vachons, for donating the cookies. Also thanks to all who helped make this first ride so successful, those who rode, sponsored, served at check points or at the above mentioned places, etc. Special thanks to the organizer, Gordon Barker. Between $700 and $1,000 will be raised from this effort and a definite figure will be given later when all pledges are in. Please riders, get your pledges in as soon as possible to any 'person whose name appears on the check point sheets. 2111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111i ADAMS Heating & Cooling 4) Heating Systems of All Types INSTALLED, MODERNIZED and MAINTAINED • General Sheet , Metal Work • Air Conditioning • Humidifiers • Ventilation 235-2187 133 Huron St., East, Exeter tilanniutiaminitunitiminininumitimirm ages were represented from a 5- year-old on a bicycle with training wheels to a grand- mother. One lady had a problem — a slow leak in one of the tires. 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