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Times -Advocate, January 30. 1975
Lucan
and district news
Phone 227-4714
Correspondent: Mrs. M.H. Hodgins
Plan to meet monthly
UC holds annual meeting
A brief period of worship, led
by Rev. Ewart Madden. with
Mrs. H. B. Langford at the piano.
Op opened the 1975 annual meeting
of the Lucan United Church.
following the service on Sunday.
and a "finger" luncheon.
Mrs. 'David Park chaired the
business part of the meeting
when it was decided the Board of
Management should meet the
first Tuesday of each month.
rattier than meeting only once
every three months, keeping
their meetings as brief as
possible.
The hour of worship will
remain at 11:15 a.m. for the year
Shower for
bride -elect
Debbie Nixcey and Mrs. Paul
Melanson {nee Judy Froats
school girl friends sponsored a
miscellaneous bridal shower for
Jane Lockyer, at the home of Mr.
& Mrs: William Froats on
Saturday evening.
The guest of honour was seated
in a chair decorated with white
bells and streamers.
The guests enjoyed slides of*
Judy's wedding when Jane was a
bride's maid, also slides of
Butchart gardens and Rocky
mountain pictures. Two contests
were won by Mrs. Ed Melanson
and Maria Vanderloop.
The bride elect was assisted by
Linda Hardy. Debbie Nixcey.
Judy Melanson and Mary
Maxwell, nee Jorna 1.
Guests were present from
London. Denfield. Ilderton,
Granton and local friends.
Jane becomes the bride of Bill
Cornish on Saturday. February
15 at the United Church.
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1975, Joint service with Holy
Trinity Anglican Church will be
held again this skimmer during
the vacation of the ministers. in
the aforementioned in July and in
the United Church in August.
The United Church of Canada
came into being on June 10, 1925
and across Canada events are
being held during the year to
celebrate 50 years of unity. The
Anniversary Sunday in Lucan
-will be June 8. During reporting
by treasurers. presidents and
leaders it was found that all
groups and the church had en-
joyed a good year. . .
Mrs. Sheridan Revington,
reporting for the nominating
committee. stated that Ivan
Stanley, long time member of the
Session, had asked that his name
be removed and it was added to
the list of honorary elders.
Harvey Latta is a new elder and
Cliff McLean a new member of
Metric system
at Biddulph
At the January meeting of the
Biddulph-Lucan Home. School
and Community Association in
the . Lucan School Auditorium.
Dick Robinson, Grade 8 teacher.
explained the Metric System. He
did this very clearly- and simply
by using video tapes. posters.
exhibits. scales. rulers. etc.. and
those present benefited greatly
by attending.
President, Mrs. R. C.
Ilofrichter of Granton announced
the next meeting, on Thursday,
February 13. This will be the
annual Family Fun Night to
which everyone is invited.
parents, children and friends.
Mark it on your calendar NOW.
The students at the Biddulph-
Lucan schools have just finished
a week on the Metric System.
"In -school" Public Speaking
competitions are in progress and
will be completed early in
February. This is the last week of
the skating program for K-3 at
the Arena in an 8 -week session.
At St. Patrick's School
preparations are in progress for
the Canadian Legion Public
Speaking Competition to be held
in the Lucan Legion Hall on
Friday evening. February 17.
Spring near -
chicks hatch
Mr & Mrs. Howard Currie
have acquired a brood of Bantam
chicks and their mother. The
chicks were hatched on Saturday,
January 25. andare being housed
in a large dog crate in the
basement of the Currie home.
They were fed oatmeal over the
weekend but are starting on
regular chick feed this morning.
Monday. This MUST be a first for
this early in the year'
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the Committee of Stewards.
Thomas Barr and Donald
Revington also asked that their
names be removed from the list
of members of session. The
names of Mrs. David Park and
Mrs. Murray Hodgson were
added to the M.&S. Committee
and Donald Maguire asked that
his name be removed.
Several names of young men
and teens were added to the list of
ushers who will organize soon, to
serve on a regular basis.
The M.&S. chairman. Mrs.
Wrn. Froats. announced two
events to be held in London to
which the public is invited. "Ten
Days for World Development" on
February 9 at 7 p.m. at Wesley -
Knox U.C. and "Division of
Mission" on Haiti and the
Caribbean at Trinity U.C. at 7:30.
February 25.
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MR. AND MRS. TIM TOOHEY
Slippery roads cause
most area accidents
Three of the six accidents in-
vestigated this week by officers
of the Lucan detachment of the
Ontario Provincial Police oc-
curred Sunday and slippery road
conditions were responsible.
The first took place at 2 a.m. on
County Road 22 a mile south of
Clandeboye when a vehicle
driven by Arlene Campbell, RR 1
Ilderton left the roadway and
struck a mailbox owned by
Mervin Carter.
DALEY'S WEEKLY COMMENTS
Not so dumb
By SID DALEY
Not so dumb: Little junior. who
hadn't spoken a -word in all of his
four years. finally blurted at
breakfast: "Mom, the toast is
burnt." His amazed mother
shrieked with joy. hugged him
and said: "Junior why haven't
you spoken to ug before this'"
"Well." replied. Junior. "Up to
now everything's been O.K."
And after that I had better
come up with a little news of what
to expect around lively 540.
- Our public speaking chairman
Comrade Bill Smith advises the
branch 'Speak Off' will be held in
the Legionauditorium on Friday
evening February 7. Why not
come over and listen as these
youngsters vie for the privilege to
speak at the zone finals.
The subjects are of the
speakers own choosing and to say
the least these young orators do a
fantastic job. Sure hope to see
more blue blazers in attendance
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United
A Service of Healing was
conducted by the Rev. Ewart
Madden during the service on
Sunday morning. The choir sang
"Lord God, Accept My Heart
This Day."
Flowers in the Sanctuary were
from the funeral of the late Mrs.
Eva Henson.
Next . Sunday. Mr. Bill
Routledge, Executive Director of
the London Red Cross. and Elder
in Byron United Church and
former Lt. Col. in the Cdn. Armed
Forces will be the guest speaker.
GYPSWY announce a Coffee
House on Saturday, March 1, at 8
p.m. with Music groups, local and
imported. All youth welcome.
A message from the Choir -
"unless more men respond the
Cantata will suffer." Come out
Thursday at 9.00. if you enjoy
singing, this includes everyone 14
years and over.
Pentecostal Holiness
Puppets Lucy and Lionel ap-
peared at Sunday School telling
the story of the African Witch
Doctor who became a Christian.
John Armitage led the song
service at both morning and
evening services with his wife at
the piano.
The Rev. Ray Brewster.
speaking from John 12: 23-33 told
his congregation that if we lift
Jesus up in our lives and con-
versation. He will draw men unto
Himself.
At the evening service Cathy
Hopps and Joan Lockyer were
soloists and Mr. Brewster spoke
on Job, saying "Job is an
example - of a person who
remained faithful to God through
great trials and then was
restored to more than he had
previously."
CGIT plan
bake sale
Members of the Lucan C.G.I.T.
met on Tuesday evening, con-
tinuing work on their Banners
and each girl made a poster for
the Bake Sale on Saturday,
February 8 in the Parish Hall.
IThe Opening Ceremony was
conducted by President Gwen
Densmore and the Purpose
rfeated by the group.
Leader Mrs. Randy Paul, led in
Worship.
and remember admission is free -
so what have you got to lose - see•
yu there.
Attention all children of Lucan
and area -Branch 540's 5th annual
childrens snow vehicle party will
be held at the Lucan Legion on
Sunday. February 9 between 1:00
and 3:00 p.m.
Our fraternal affiliate mem-
bers have promised to make sure
ample snow vehicles will be in
attendance. The good ladies of
the sports club will have a busy
Sunday as well, preparing and
serving hot dogs and hot
chocolate in an attempt to whet
the appetites of the many
youngsters expected to be in
attendance.
This is an open day for all the
children of Lucan and area, so
bundle up warm and come on
over to the Lucan Legion for an
afternoon of fun and laughter.
Now Hear This Now Hear This
— All those "who are or are not"
bowlers Branch 540's 3rd annual
mixed fun bowling will be held at
the Lucan Bowling Lanes on
Sunday. February 16 between
1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Following the
games we congregate at the
Lucan Legion for a pot luck
supper. All you have to do is pay
for your own bowling and bring
something to place on the table
that all can share.
Let me tell you the pot luck
suppers to date have been a
delight to behold and beside that
good eatin'. So make it a date to
participate - just remember this
is fun bowling and is put on for
your enjoyment.
Borden Smyth where were you
Saturday night - your name was
drawn for the 50-50 draw and you
not being registered lost your
share of the $75 pot o'gold.
Meanwhile the pot continues to
grow - by the way have you
registered for this week yet. Of
course it is understood this draw
is for paid up members of Branch
540 only.
And while on the subject of paid
up members please remember
1975 dues are now due - make it a
point to get this important item
off the books - The only way you
can remain active in the action
packed Legion is to be a paid up
member • Come alive in 75.
Our good ladies of the Auxiliary
will be holding their February
meeting on Tuesday, February 4
The regular Legion meeting will
be held on Wednesday. February
12. Both meetings commence at
8:30 p.m. sharp. Support your
Legion by your attendance at
these meetings.
and that's 30 for this week -
Remember - Intuition is what
enables a woman to contradict
her husband before he says
anything.
Constable W. R. Disher in-
vestigated and set damages at
$205
At 2.20 p.m.. Sunday, a pickup
truck driven by Hobert Traut.
London left Concession 10 of
London township and struck a
hydro pole.
The pole was broken off
causing a power failure in the
area for a short time until
repaired by Ontario Hydro work
crews
Constable B. D. Munro was the
investigating officer and
estimated damagesat $850. '
The third Sunday mishap oc-
curred on Concession 4 of Bid-
dulph township a quarter mile
north of Highway 4.
Involved were vehicles driven
by Polly McIntire. Lucan and
John Van Gaal. No injuries were
reported and Constable D. R.
Vance set damages at $220.
Saturday at 6 p.m. on Highway
4, south of Highway 7 vehicles
driven by James Hunter, London
and Allan Ross. Toronto were in
collision. Constable G. N. Wilcox
estimated damages at $950.
A Friday accident at 10.30 p.m.
on Highway 4 at Concession 7 of
London township sent Elizabeth
Vandoorne, RR 1 Arva to
University Hospital suffering
cuts and bruises.
Three vehicles were involved.
The other drivers in addition to
Miss Van Doorne were Robert
Wright. London and Alan
Mountain, RR 1 Arva. Constable
D. R Vance set damages at
$2.625.
• About three hours earlier the
same night, vehicles driven by
Kimberley Aldrich, RR 4 Den-
field and Thomas McArthur,
Owen Sound collided on Highbury
Avenue at Bryanston. Constable
G. N. Wilcox set damages at
$1,100.
Detachment officers in-
vestigated 44 general oc-
currences this week and laid 40
Highway Traffic Act charges and
issued 30 warnings.
During the recent armed
robbery and kidnapping near
Thamesford, nine officers of the
Lucan detachment assisted
London officers at road blocks
and observation points.
Mr. & Mrs. Earl Atkinson spent
Monday with Mr. & Mrs. Bill
Park and children of Oil Springs.
Mr. & Mrs. Evan Hodgins
attended a Wednesday evening
birthday party for Mrs. Margaret
(Franklin) Hodgins. Ilderton,
who was celebrating her 80th
birthday. Her three sons and
daughters•in-law and grand-
children held the party for both
sides of the family in the Sunday
School Room of Bethel
Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Paul Melanson of C.F.A.
Borden and Mrs. Fred Schembri
of London spent the weekend with
their parents, Mr. & Mrs. William
Froats.
Friends of Mr. & Mrs. K. J
Schenkel will be happy to learn
that Robbie has arrived. Susan
and Danny are also happy to have
a baby -brother.
Carolyn Madden and. David
Zalwski were weekend guests
with the former's parents, Rev. &
Mrs. Ewart Madden.
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Revington
and. son Brett returned home
from a two week holiday in
Florida.
Anniversary
celebrated
On the occasion of the 50th
wedding anniversary of Mr. &
Mrs. Tim Toohey, on January 14,
Father J. McGraw celebrated
Mass at their home followed by a
dinner for a few friends and
relatives.
Included was the bridesmaid at
their wedding, Mrs. Marie
(Quirk) Dorcey of Detroit,
Michigan and the groom's sister,
Sr. Regina of Mount St. Joseph
Motherhouse, London, Ontario.
They have one son, Jim at
home and a daughter, (Loretta),
Mrs. Ozzie Gillis of Dresden,
Ontario.
Rose McLaughlin, daughter of
Ed. and Bridget McLaughlin and
Tim Toohey, son of Jim and
Maria Toohey were married,
January 14, 1925 at St. Patrick's
Church, Biddulph Township, by
Father J. Hogan. A reception was
held in the Lucan Legion Hall on
Friday, January 17, when around
300 guests called to congratulate
'the couple.
Fr. R. Glavin, a cousin of the
bride publicly congratulated the
jubilarians on the special oc-
casion. In his address he said that
they had been life-long, well
respected residents of the area.
Music was provided by Doug.
Lewis of Ailsa Craig and Harvey
Smith of Crediton.
' Guets were present from
Freemont, Ohio; Davison,
Michigan, Detroit, Michigan,
11'indsor, Dresden, Toronto,
Sarnia, Stratford, London,
Exeter and the surrounding area.
Seniors to
start bowling
During the business meeting of
the Senior Citizens' Club on
Thursday, chaired by president
Gordon }Jolson. the members
agreed to underwrite the balance
of the cost of a projector to the
extent of $100.00. It was an
nounced-that Bowling for Seniors
would commence on Tuesday, the
28th, that a Ceramics course
would be offered at St. Patrick's
School through- Fanshawe
College. Those interested should
contact the president at 227-4916.
Bowling and ceramics are open
to all seniors in the community.
J. Alex Young, Chairman of the
New Horizons Committee asked
members to bring suggestions
next week for things needed by
the two groups, as a further grant
will be applied for soon. He also
read a letter from the Seniors'
Bureau in London, stating that
the Income Tax Service was now
extended to the County of Mid-
dlesex, and any Senior in this
community, needing assistance
with Income Tax problems
should call him at 227-4633, for
further information.
Letters of thanks were read,
cards suggested for several
persons who are ill and birthday
wishes were extended to Mrs.
Earl Atkinson.
Euchre was enjoyed, playing
for high score with Mrs. R.
'Atkinson winning for the ladies
and Harold Cobleigh for the men.
Mrs. Eldon Hodgson gave a
reading "Growing Old" and Mrs.
Lorne Barker presented "The
Sack" telling of the various uses
sacks had been put to in past
years.
Lunch was served by Mr. &
Mrs. Lewis Reycraft and Mr.
Stewart Munro
Area president
attends conference
Len Maslen. president of the
Lucan & Biddulph Branch of the
Canadian Cancer Society and Al
('ocquyt, Co-education chairman,
attended the 1975 Campaign
Conference at Inn on the Park,
Toronto, over the weekend
Mr. Maslen reports a most
informative day on Saturday, but
Sunday morning was lost as the
speakers were on highrise and
large industrial campaigning.
Ron Calhoun of Thamesford,,
the originator of "The Women's
Great Ride for Cancer" was the
chairman for the First General.,,
Session. Saturday morning and
for the luncheon.
Topics discussed included
Recruiting for the Cancer
Society, The Canadian Cancer
Society in the Classroom, Doctors
in Cancer Control Work (A panel
of Doctors), the Canadian Cancer
Society in the Plant, 1975 Cam-
paign Publicity, etc. with several
film and slide presentations.
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