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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-03-20, Page 16 (2)Page 16 Times -Advocate, March 20, 1975 A SURE CATCH — A fish pond at Thursday's fun night of Biddulph Central school allowed every angler to land a catch. Above, Carol Hutchinson helps Sheila Jones, Jennifer MacDonald, David Jones and Wendy Nixon with their angling. T -A photo Exeter lady speaks Hold thank offering service Mrs. George A. Anderson of Exeter was the guest speaker at the Easier Thank Offering meeting of the United Church Women on Tuesday evening. Speaking on "Because I live, you shall live also" Mrs. Anderson asked the questions "Do you really believe that Jesus Christ rose from the dead and is alive today?' If so, how does the fact of Christ's resurrection affect me as a woman today?" Bev Madden and Marta Brennan sang three lovely numbers to guitar ac- comaniment. The worship ser- . vice was in the form of sacred Easter skit, directed by Unit leader Mrs. Martin VanAren- thals, with members Mrs. Robert Stutt, Mrs. Jack Ryan. Mrs. John MacDonald, Mrs. Don Lankin, Mrs. Ivan Hearn, Mrs. Ewart Madden, Mrs. Ross Holden and Mrs. Ross McRoberts. During the business meeting, chairs by Mrs. David. Park, donations ere voted to the London and Dist ' t Association for the Mentally Retarded and to the local church fund. Members were asked to remember the birthday of Mrs. J. A. Young on March 22. to save "Legg's" containers and pouring spouts from salt boxes for the Explorers. Plan regional rally, birthday is celebrated Jennifer and Megan Hodgins, daughters of Mr. & Mrs. W. Ward Hodgins, Vanastra Park. spent Monday with their maternal grandparents. Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Cunningham. Miss Ireta McLean, who en- tered the McCormick home recently, joined their choir on Sunday. Thursday morning the presidents of the Middlesex North-west Regional .United Church Women: met at Ailsa Craig U.C. to plan the annual regional rally. It will be held in Parkhill United Church, Wed- nesday, May 21, with smorgasbord supper served from 6-7 and the meeting at 8. Literature will be available, banners will be displayed and Oxfam will have a table of ar- ticles from around the world, again this year. Churches in- volved are Ailsa Craig, Brinsley, Carlisle. Clandeboye, Lieury, Lucan and Parkhill. Mrs. M. H. Hodgins acting regional vice-president attended a program and organizational meeting for - Middlesex Presbyterial, at First -St. Andrews U.C., London. Monday. Middlesex wins in consolation The Middlesex Junior Farmers attended a Ten County Hockey tournament in Bramalea, Saturday from which they emerged as winners of the consolation trophy. This was quite a feat as their entry was comprised of only nine players, two members from Forest City and seven from Lucan. They lost their first game to Wellington by a 6-1 score which made them eligible for the consolation. They won their next game 6-1 by defeating Waterloo and their final game was 6-2 over North York. Scott Anderson and Mike Wraith received trophies as the best right wing and centreman in the tournament. Other Lucan members were Tom and Gord Hardy. Richard Acres, Kevin Lightfoot and Brad Taylor. Coach Greg Revington reports he had little trouble changing the lines. Mr. & Mrs. Orville Jones are home after spending three months in Phoenix, Arizona, returning _ via Brownsville, Texas, and through Louisiana. Alabama, and Mississippi a total of 3.200 miles. E. R. Pitt, away since the first of the year, has returned home from Florida, Springfield and St. Marys. Barbara Jones, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ken - Jones of Goderich is spending the winter break with her grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Orville Jones. Mr. & Mrs. Roy Pitt of Lucan and Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Pitt of Cargill, with their families celebrated their mother's 80th birthday at a family dinner on Sunday. The boys also have had March birthdays. On Tuesday, the United Church quilters also honored Mrs. Pitt, as they had lunch together, with a birthday cake, made by Mrs. George Jervis. Mr. & Mrs. Bill Darling have returned from a week's vacation in Florida. While they were away. Mr. &_Mrs. Gordon Hotson became temporary grand- parents. caring for the twins and Holly . Mr. & Mrs. John Park spent the past five weeks in Palm Beach Florida and report wonderful weather the whole time. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Lankin joined them for the last two weeks, returning with them on Saturday. Mr. & Mrs. Brian Currie of London, were Sunday guests with the his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Howard Currie. Mrs. Ina Dickens and Mr. & Mrs. C. H. Knapp of St. Thomas were Sunday guests with Mrs. Robert Coleman. Eric Brewster of St.,41ohn, New Brunswick visited with his brother and his wife, Rev. & Mrs. Ray Brewster in the past week. and Dr. Douglas Barton, president of Christian View Bible College was a weekend guest. Mr. & Mrs. Howard McDonald, Butler Street will be moving into their new home on Frances Street at the end of the month. Prior to leaving this part of the village, Mrs. McDonald and neighbours were entertained by Mrs. Ross Holden and a presentation was made. Mrs. Sheridan Revington agreed to be the Captain for the UCW area for the Cancer Campaign in April, and seven members volunteered as - can- vassers. The Friendship Unit semi- annual Fellowship Luncheon was announced for Sunday, April 6. for all members and adherents. To cut ribbon at United Church "Paul Gives Thanks" was the topic for the continued theme from Romans at the morning service in Lucar. United Church. Rev. Ewart Madden said that many are not "in tune" with the Holy Spirit and therefore praise does not come naturally, and modern man has self too much in the foreground. Robin Revington, a member of the confirmation class, read the scripture and the choir, under the direction of Paul Kight, sang beautifully "What'er Our God Ordains" by Streicher. The Gospel "Sing -Out" in the evening was much enjoyed by those present. Mrs. Roy Dykeman was at the piano and Joan Lockyer played her guitar and sang several numbers leading the group in others. Mr. Madden directed our thoughts to Psalm I for his meditation. Next Sunday, Palm Sunday, there will be a ribbon -cutting ceremony symbolic of the commencement of the 50th Anniversary of the United Church celebrations in this Church. The Junior Choir may be singing at this service. Plenty of fun for families The annual Family Fun Night, sponsored by the Lucan-Biddulph Home. School and Community Association was held at the Biddulph School on Thursday evening. A large crowd enjoyed volley ball games, films, the dart game, both games rooms, the white elephant table, for which many items had been contributed, and the tea room. The bake sale was also most successful, and members of the Association were very pleased with the results of this project. CGIT group sell candy Janice Burt opened the meeting on Tuesday evening by repeating the Purpose. Mrs. H. 13. Langford assisted ih the meeting by playing the piano for members to learn the CGIT hymn. The Lucan group is sharing in CGIT chocolate Week, selling boxes of chocolate covered almonds. They receive a per- centage of sales and would ap- preciate the support of everyone in the community. The test taken two weeks ago on projects and studies since last September was returned and the girls were pleased to find they had all passed. The meeting closed with taps. 373 Main St. Phone 235-1570 or 235-1070 EXETER PHARMACY LTD. Now Open Wednesdays - 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m, • Lucaru' and district news Phone 227.4714 Correspondent: Mrs, M.H. Hodgim Three Friday area accidents caused by slippery conditions ppy Three of seven accidents in- vestigated this week by officers of the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police oc- curred Friday and were caused by adverse weather conditions. On Highway 23, three-quarters of a mile north of Highway 7, a vehicle driven by Thomas Kennedy, London left the roadway and struck two guard rails, a tree and a fence. Kennedy was taken to Victoria hospital, London by a passing motorist. He was treated for •minor injuries. Constable N. A. Campbell set damages._aL$1,800.. Constable James -Craig listed damages at $500 when vehicles driven by WilliantrHudson, RR 1, Arva and David Carmichael, RR 4. London collided on County Road 28. a mile east of Highway 4. The third Friday mishap oc- curred on the IGA. parking lot. in Lucan and involved vehicles driven by Ed Smith and Isabella Anderson, both of London. Constable B. F. Crane in- vestigated. Saturday on Lucan's Main street damages were estimated at $800 when vehicles driven by Charles Holmes and William Drew. both of Lucan were in collision. Constable Craig in- vestigated. Sunday, Constable W. 11. Disher listed damages at $1,850 in a two vehicle accident on High- bury Avenue, just north of Bryanston. The drivers were Henry Lariviere, Alliston and John Van Lie shout, Granton. Tuesday on Highbury Avenue at Concession 9 in London township vehicles driven by McKay Vizena, RR 3, Ilderton and Sylvia Bettridge, RR 6, London collided. Constable D. R. ._Vance_listed_damages_ at_;1600. The only other mishap during the week occurred Wednesday on Highway 4 at the Ilderton road when vehicles driven by James Phillips, RR 4, Bright and Gary Kellestine, London were in collision. Constable Vance set damages at S300. During the week officers of the detachment investigated 43 general occurrences and 44 charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act. Of these charges, 28 of the offenders were apprehended by radar. Community Services officer Constable G. J. Barker reminds motorists to watch out for children. big and small with the DALEY'S WEEKLY COMMENTS Foin celebration By 5ID DALEY Sure and St. Patrick himself would have been proud at the foin way the glorious 17th was celebrated at good old Branch 540. And the Irish stew which followed was a delight in itself. We doff our berets to Smilin' Carl Stuckless the organizer of the festive occasion and to his crew, of workers. Many thanks for a job well done. There are still a few members who are in arrears of their 1975 dues. Please get with it chaps and get- this important item of business off your mind and off the Legion books - remember the cut off date is March, which means if your dues are not paid you will have no voice in your Branch and no vote in the, forthcoming elections. Another thing to remember is your copy of 'Legion' is also cut off. Make it a point to become an active paid up member of your branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Here are a couple of dates for you to note on your calendar Saturday 'and Sunday April 12 and 13. This - is the date of the District A convention at Windsor. It is a must meeting for all voting delegates for it will be here that 540's own Comrade Bill Smith will be seeking your support for his bid to become the Deputy District A. Commander. Comrade Bill and I have been on the campaign trail for the past few weeks and prospects look good. however all the cam- paigning in the world will be of little use without the support and cooperation of all comrades. Another important date is May 18 to 21. These are the dates of the Ontario Provincial Command convention to be held in Kingston. Why not take a weeks holiday and plan to attend. It has been heard via the grapevine our Kingston comrades have been working and planning for over a year to make it the best provincial convention ever and believe me this will be no simple task, over the years I have at- tended many and somehow the committees seem to come up Funeral for Mrs. Langford The funeral of the late Edna Langford, beloved wife of the late Frank Langford was held from the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Tuesday, March 18, with Rev. M. R. Pockington of Siloam United Church officiating. Interment was in the Birr United Cemetery. Mrs. Langford is survived by son Orville Langford, RR 1 Lucan, and daughter (Hazel) Mrs. Arthur F. Hern, London and was the sister of Mrs. Ida McRoberts of RR 1 Lucan. She was predeceased by (Verna) Mrs. David Morley. Four grandchildren also survive. The Langford, pallbearers McRoberts, Ross. Shaver, John Langford, Dennis Hern, Douglas Hern. 1 with ideas that make them bigger and better. See yu there! Don't forget the Royal Canadian Legion is yours - why not use it. And that's 30 -for this week remember - Many fathers want their children to have things they didn't have ... like straight A's on report cards. approaching of spring. Constable Barker adds, "Children are more carefree than careless and sometimes don't realize the potential dangers they may be creating." Area 4-H clubs meet - "The Baker's Dozen" group held their fourth 4-H meeting at the home of one of the leaders, Mrs. Adrian Debrouwer and enjoyed a group demonstration of the making of sourdough bread. Karen Vander Loo read a paragraph from the members booklet on sourdough bread and other exerpts were read by Elizabeth Morkin, Mary Manders and Louise VanderLoo. Each girl made a fancy roll from sweet dough which had' been made previously by Mrs. Debrouwer. For lunch the members enjoyed a variety or rolls. The "Yeaster Bunnies" held their 4th meeting at the home of one of the leaders, Mrs. Don O'Neil and made cheese puffs and barbecued hamburg stacks, which they had for lunch with a choice of grape or apple juice. The next meeting will be on Saturday, April 5 at the home of Mrs. Gerald Straattnan. Doughs do demonstrations The Dough-Doughs 4-H group, met at the home of leader Mrs. Andy Van Geel. The girls, in pairs, demonstrated a variety of fancy rolls. The making of sour dough bread was discussed and each girl will bring a loaf of bread to .the next regular meeting on March 29. On Saturday, March 22, the members will work on book covers and their skit for achievement day May 3 at Medway High School. Supervisor at TOPS Area supervisor, Myrtle Iredale, visited the Lucan chapter of Tops on March 12, explaining some changes in Tops rules. She also gave an in- formative talk on the "Challenge to Change Rally" to be held in Strathroy. She brought along a chart which she felt gave her the incentive she needed to lose weight and explained its usage. She told the members that only 2800 people will be allowed to attend the Tops convention in Ottawa, as space is limited, so it is fortunate that our registrations and accommodations have been sent in. During the Winter Break, meetings will be held at the home of Laureen McKenzie, Langford Drive, rather than at St. Patrick's School. 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