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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-05-27, Page 10Times-Advocate, May 27, 1976 Liman and district news Page 10 TALENT SHOW — The Lucan and district Lion's Club annual talent show is scheduled for the fair in August. The preliminaries for the show were held at St. Patrick's School. Kip Longstaff, a dance instructor at the University of Western Ontario had the difficult job of adjudicator for the evening. With Mrs. Longstaff is Denise Cool, administrator, Theatre London School. T-A photo. 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Crozier, Mrs. Tom Emery, Sr., and Mrs. Cecil Robb, Mrs. Cobleigh's excellent report of the Officers' Conference held recently at Waterloo University was read by the P,R.0„ Mrs. M. H. Hodgins. Mrs. James Lockyer, District Director, gave a most interesting report of the North Middlesex District Annual, held last week at Beechwood. All members are asked to save interesting stamps removing the paper carefully, by soaking in water. Stamps may be given to Mrs. Lockyer during the next month, or two. It was agreed that, given the opportunity, the "Penny Sale" would be carried on at the Lions' Club Fair in August. Owing to the depleted con- dition of the finances of the Branch, a sale of home baking kv ill he held in the lower Masonic hall on Saturday, June 5, com- mencing at 1:30. All baking is to be in for pricing by 1 p.m, A request was made by Mrs. M, Hodgins, on behalf of the Service-to-Patients chairman Mrs. George Jarvis of the Lucan Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society, for members • to sew Masectomy felt carrying bags and crocheted wool slippers for patients at the War Memorial Children's hospital. Mrs. Emery DO YOU NEED from our representative, Hugh Sheldon who will be at: Les Pines Hotel EXETER on Tuesday, June 1 Several members of the Lucan United Church Women attended the Regional meeting for the North-West UCW of the Mid- dlesex Presbyterial, held recently in Ailsa Craig United Church. Members were also present from the United Church Women's groups in the hostess group and in Brinsley, Carlisle, Clandeboye, Lieury and Parkhill, with each group sharing in the program in some way. Two skits were presented, one on Stewardship by Bea Lee of Carlisle and Dorothy McAlpine of Ailsa Craig and one publicizing Westminster Weekend, May 28, 29 and ;30, Alma School for leaders in August and continuing events at Five Oaks, near Paris, This was presented by members of the Lucan UCW, Marjorie Park, Bernice Lockyer, Sadie .McPhee, Mabel Froats and Iva Hodgins. An excellent presentation was prepared and given by Doris Heaman of Parkhill, 2nd vice- Attention all ex-service men and women. Comrade Harvey S. Percy, Windsor, Ontario, Provincial Service Bureau Consultant will be at Branch 540, Royal Canadian Legion, Lucan between the hours of 12;00 noon and 12:30 p.m., June 8. Anyone wishing information, advice or assistance regarding war disability pensions, allowances, etc. are requested to contact Sid Daley, Lucan, phone 227-4423 or 227-4216 or telephone one of our stewards at 227-4751 at your earliest convenience so that an appointment may he set up for you. Rest assured Comrades, Comrade Harvey has the an- swers, if you have any problems or questions it will be well worth your while to bring them to his attention. Remember all in- terviews are strictly confidential. All Life, Regular, Associate, Honorary, Past Presidents and members of the Ladies Auxiliary and their escorts are reminded to keep Sunday, June 6 open. Beginning at 2:00 p.m. we will be holding a joint installation of the 1976-77 Branch and Auxiliary president and Bernice Siddall of Carlisle 1st Vice-president, on the organization of Presbytery and Presbyterial from National right down to the local churches, which was followed by Workshops in the various areas of programming.• Draw prizes at UCW fashion show Draw prizes at the UCW Fashion Show held on May 12, were donated by the following friends and members: Honor Stanley and Bea Carpenter of the " Honi bee" in Exeter; Genevieve's Flowers; The Village Salon, Louise Annis; Ruby Windsor; Sharon Newman, Joyce Sovereign and Sharon Redick Beauty Salons; Salon 174 --- Sharon MacDonald; Avon — Sharon Carnochan and Beauty Counsellor, Eleanor Kestle, Sin- cere thanks to all of these ladies for their contributions. Executives, Initiation of new members, plus the presentation of Honors and Awards followed by a banquet. We have invited dignitaries from all levels of Command and urge YOU the member to turn out, thus making this event truly successful, While in attendance at the Provincial Full Executive Meeting held in North Bay the weekend of May 15-16 I was honored indeed to be presented the Royal Canadian Legion Golden Anniversary Service Medal by our Provincial President. Have you been around the Branch recently? If not, you are in for a surprise as renovations are progressing favourably. If you have a couple of free hours, come on over aand join one of the work parties. Our aim is to try to have the renovations completed prior to June 6 so that we can really show off our Branch to the visitors And that's 30 for this week — Remember — What this world really needs is a computer which can figure out all the things that don't add up. Mrs. M, E. Comfort, Prebyterial president, brought greetings and gave a brief resume of the resolutions passed at Conference level, as well as upcoming events in Presbyterial. .Mrs. Ewart Madden conducted an excellent sing song as members gathered in the church following supper provided by the hostess group, The meeting was chaired by the Regional Vice- President, Mrs. M. H. Hodgins. Mrs, Murray Lee will be the new Regional Vice-President and will be installed at the 1977 Presbyterial Annual. Rev. Madden leads hymns A Hymn Sing at the Sunday morning service was led by Rev. Ewart Madden using new choruses which are becoming popular in many United Churches. Speaking from Luke 24:49 Mr. Madden told the congregation that Jesus was in the midst of the disciples in physical form as on His second appearance, Thomas not present at the first one, was invited to "put your finger here, and look at my hands; then stretch out your hand and put it in my side." There is no record that Thomas did so, but his faith was so great that he said "My Lord and My God". Jesus is just as real today, a living presence with those who have faith in Him. Jesus said ". . stay in the city, until you are clothed with power from on high" and still today this power is ours for the taking. Anniversary Services will be held in Clandeboye this Sunday, May 30, at. 11 a.m. with Dr. Alan Meredith of Ilderton as guest speaker(Service in Lucan with- drawn) and at Lucan on June 6, at 11:15 a.m. with Mr. Jim Stanley as speaker. (Clandeboye service withdrawn). Mr. Stanley leaves the next day for Haiti to resume his missionary work. Also, at Lucan at 7:30 p.m., Mr. Ab. Furtney, Music Director of Dundas Centre United Church, London, will bring his "Dundas Songsters" to present their musical "Natural High". Members were reminded to pick up their Bible Society Walk- a-thon sponsor sheets from the minister, S,S. Supt. or President, Jim Robertson, at the Lucan Post Office. Proceeds towards a Bible Van for Taiwan. The annual Explorers' "Bunny Tea" was announced for Saturday of this week from 2-4 p.m. with a display and demonstration of Macrame, to which everyone is invited. Tops members at Recognition Day Several members of the Lucan Tops Club attended the recent 1976 Recognition Day held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto. They were especially proud and inspired to see one of their members, Rhea Markus, honoured in the group of 40 lb. losers, and their queen, Kay Carter, take part in the graduation ceremony the KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) group. Let the motto be — More graduates for 1977! Members of the Lucan Women's Institute held their May meeting in the lower Masonic Hall on Wednesday afternoon, with the new vice-president, Mrs. L. Ashton, presiding, in the ab- sence of president Mrs. Harold Cobleigh, through illness. The program, in charge of members of the Executive, was in the form of miscellaneous poems, readings, items from the Sunshine group views comedies A Walt Disney film and a very humorous Laurel & Hardy film were enjoyed by the members of the Sunshine Group on Thur- sday afternoon, followed by Bingo. The members of the Busy Buddies Craft Group continued their Macrame, learning the "Chinese" knot. Members not present last week are urged to be on hand this afternoon for the last class in order to learn this knot. The following week, June 3, the classes in "Flower Arranging" will commence under the leadership of Genevieve Nicholson. If other members are anticipating taking this class they must contact Agnes Hotson or Iva Hodgins, in order that sufficient flowers will be available. A card of thanks was read from Marjorie Steeper and members hope she will be back soon. Lunch was provided by Pearl Shoebottom, Amelia Armitage and Benny Kelly, Last week a reading was given by Rose Atkinson and this week Mary McCarthey contributed a poem to the program. OPP report one accident One accident in the Lucan area was reported over the May 24 weekend. A hit and run on May 24 occurred on Highway No. 7 at the curb east of Ailsa Craig where minor damages were incurred. A two-vehicle accident on May 18 was reported at county road 16, two miles east of county road 20, London township. Damages were estimated at $700 for the car driven by Jasmine Hunt of RR 3 Ilderton and at $600 for the car driven by Stephen Jackson also of RR3 Ilderton. There were no injuries. At Kings Highway No. 4, 50 feet south of Middlesex county road 28, Arva On May 19 at Kings Highway No. 4, 50 feet south of Middlesex county road 28, Arva a two-car collision was reported. Damages were estimated at $350 each for the cars driven by John Patrick Quinn, 138 Alice Street, Lucan and by Marion E. Cochrane, 1441 z Alice Street, Lucan. Minor in- juries were incurred. volunteered several pairs of slippers in various sizes. Others will be welcome from size 2 to 16, The mystery prize was won by a guest, Mrs. D. Malyk. Other guests were Mrs. G. Miller and Mrs. D. Allen. Lunch was served by Mrs. Crozier and Mrs. Ashton. Leads opening ceremony Explorer Tami McRoberts conducted the opening ceremony for 15 girls. Each member made a necklace for herself. Second red stars were presented to Jane and Jean Thompson, Terri McRoberts and Linda Patterson. Chief Counsellor, Mrs. Wm Fronts, also presented 2nd Blue Stars to Lori Riley and Jill Cunningham. A discussion was held regar- ding what goes into making a good poster, several samples were shown and the members will make some at home. Tickets were distributed for the Bunny Tea, on May 29, to be sold "door to door". 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