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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-06-26, Page 25 (2)FIRE VAN READY — A van owned by the Lucan-Biddulph fire department has been renovated and is ready for use. From the left are fire chief Wes Hickson, fire board members Cliff Abbott, Lucan and Wilson Hodgins, Biddulph, fireman, Doug Johnson, committee member Frank Hardy and firemen Dan Gwalchmai, Carl Rummell, John Riddell and Bev Hirtzel. T -A photo Picnic marks church birthday • • Lucan A rather small but enthusiastic number of United Church families gathered in the Lions Club Park_ Sunday afternoon for the second picnic in many, many years. This one was to celebrate, once more, the 50th Anniversary of Church Union. Games and races for pre- schoolers were supervised by Mrs. Ivan Hearn and Mrs. H. J. Barnes of the Friendship Unit and resulted as follows: running races: 4 and 5's Paula Hodgins, Jane Holden and Sherry Smith; 3's Tabatha Froats, Sharlene Barnes and Jamie Gillespie; relay races, Shawn Bates and Tim Bates; pass the balloon, Paula Hodgins; peanut scram- ble, Sherry Smith. Running: girls 6, Brenda King and Debby Hall; boys 6, Stephen Burns, Mike Holden and Wayne Hodgins; girls 7 and 8, Mande King, Lisa Kaune and Mindy Bates; boys 7, 8 and 9, Jerry Emery, Matt Vermouth and Craig Sikes; girls crab race, Wendy Hearn, Elizabeth Markus and Mry Madden; boys crab Steer This Way BY LARRY SNIDER Oil or grease on engine will at- tract dirt and grime, and can overheating promote problems. "Caster" Involves the backward lilt of the wheels, which keeps them pointing straight ahead. It's measured in degrees. Even if you have 20/20 vision, you can see only 75 percent as well after dark. That's why you hove to drive with extra care at night. tong -distance driving at highway speeds may bring out problems you didn't know about. Be sure to have your car checked before you lake that vacation trip. Spark -plug timing tends to become late with engine use. Check it of least twice a year, more often if you drive more than 10,000 miles annually. Another timing problem? Maybe now's the time to move up. At Larry Sniders you'll find lots of good buys on good cors. Larry Snider MOTORS LIMITED EXETER 235.1640 LONDON 227.4191 Huron County s largest Ford Dealer Drive in soon, race, Erin Bates, John Hominsky and Doug Smith; girls kangaroo race, Wendy Hearn, Anna Bates and Manda King; boys kangaroo race, Doug Smith, Jerry Emery and Erin Elates,fatherand son and daughter piggy back, Jim Barnes and Sharlene and Pat Gillespie and Jamie; mother and daughter piggy back, Betty Bates and Abbie, Wendy Hearn and Sherry Smith, Kathy Kaune and Lisa; men's shoe -kick, Ron King, Jim Barns, Dale Froats. Girls running race 9 and 10, Elizabeth Markus, Chris Markus, Anna Bates; women's step race, Betty Bates, Kathy Kaune, Sharron Barnes; boys and girls 3 legged race, Wendy Hearn and Mary Madden, Doug Smith and Erin Bates and Jerry Emery and Teddy Hall; kangaroo race for ages 5, 6 and 7, Sherry Smith, Lisa Kaune and Peter Bates. The races were supervised by Ron King, Dale Froats and Wes. Stanley assisted by Mrs. Betty Hall, secretary. Contests and relays for adults were organized by Mr. and Mrs. James Lockyer of the Couples Club and a humorous skit "Romance in the the Park" by the Madden family and Wendy Hearn followed. An excellent smorgasbord supper was provided by all families present. The beverage was supplied by the UCW with Mrs. Ross Holden and Mrs. Dale Froats in charge. The afternoon closed with a singsong, led by Mrs. Madden and an out-of-doors Vesper Service on the theme "Beauty",, led by Mrs. At H. Hodgins assisted by Wendy Hearn, Pat Bates and Mrs. Holden. HONOR MEMBER The Lucan senior choir members held a social evening and presentation on Thursday evening, following the final rehearsal for the season to honour Karen Grose who becomes the bride of Robert Blackwell, of London, on August 9, in the Lucan United Church. 'NAME CHAIRMAN The president of the Lucan- Biddulph Branch of the Canadian Cancer.Society, Leonard Maslen, is glad to announce that Corporal Bernard Crane has agreed to go on the branch executive as campaign chairman to replace Murray Hodgson who has resigned. SHOW SURPLUS The financial statement for the year 1974 has been received by the council of the village of Lucan and shows a surplus for the year ending, December 31, 1974. The report showed a surplus of $27,732 for the year bringing the accumulated surplus to $32,208. The total revenue for the year amounted to $274,350, an increase of $41,650 from 1973. In the same vein, expenditures were up to $246,618 from $217,312 of the year previous. The statement of revenue of the Lucan-Biddulph fire area showed an excess of receipts over ex- penditures of $1,599.08. ATTEND CAMP Lorraine Lewis, formerly of Butler St., Lucan, a grade 11 student at Medway and Glen Percy of Ilderton have been chosen tq represent their school at the Ontario Athletic Leader- ship Camp, sponsored by the Department of Education at Lake Couchaching. Wayne Hall, and Wesley Abbott, Grade 10, of Lucan and Dale Cooke, Grade 11, of Gran- ton, students at Medway, have been chosen to travel with the Young Voyageurs, leaving London by train on Saturday, spending two days in Ottawa, and then flying to Vancouver. They will be away for two weeks and in August will be hosts to their new friends from Van- couver. OUTSTANDING Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Abbott may well be proud of their four children. Muriel, Mrs. Mike Anderson, of Lucan, who is taking a nursing course at U. of W.O. and working part time during the year at Parkwood Hospital, passed all her exams with a 73 percent average. Wesley, a Grade 10 student, Catherine, Grade 9 and Carol Ann, Grade 8, all passed without writing. To top it -all, Wesley was one of the students chosen to spend 2 weeks in Vancouver. TRUSTEES MEET The trustees of Nursery Cemetery met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Revington on June 17 for their annual meeting. Mrs. Livingston is the chairlady of, the board and conducted the business. The minutes of the last meetng were read, and Ray Neil gave the treasurers report. There has been more money turned in for debentures, which brings it almost to our goal. A number of new plots have been laid out in the north portion of the cemetery and are for sale. After the meeting a lovely lunch was served by the hostess. SCHOOL NEWS The grade 8 students at the Biddulph school sponsored a hot dog sale at noon on Monday. A softball tournament for five area schools, 'Craigwood, East Williams, McGillivray, Parkhill and Biddulph was held on Friday June 20. The boys played at Biddulph with McGillivray winning top place and Parkhill tying with Biddulph for second place. The girls from Biddulph played at East Williams, in a 4 school area, Craigwood being a boys' school, placed third, with McGillivray 1st, and East Williams second. The graduation banquet for Biddulph is being held tonight, Thursday, with dinner at 7 p.m. At the graduation banquet at St. Patrick's last Thursday evening Mrs. Beth Radcliffe of Lucan was introduced as the teacher for the new Junior Kindergarten class, starting in September, and Mrs. Mary Maxwell (nee Jorna) of London, will be the new Grade 6 teacher. LAMBTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAM Announces a Special Course in ADULT DRIVER EDUCATION Commencing JpIy 5th, 1975 Class Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Each Friday for Six Weeks In Car: 7 Hours Scheduled to Fit Your Day Fee: $45.00 Per Student To register, call or drop in to the Summer Education Office at ALEXANDER MACKENZIE SECONDARY SCHOOL 1257 Michigan Avenue Sarnia Telephone 542-7784 F. A. McNAUGHT Principal Oldest resident dies Times -Advocate, June 26, 1975 Pogo Oddfellows, Rebekahs at Granton church By MRS. E. SUMMERS Sunday June 22 Granton United Church welcomed the Oddfellows and Rebekahs from Perth District 13, which embraces lodges from Stratford, St. Mary's and Lucan. Rev. Mary McInally's sermon was the last in a series on "Harnessing our Instincts, and dealt with criticism, which can be both constructive (good) or destructive (bad). The Sunday school pupils with their teachers, celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Church Union with a birthday party. A cake decorated and made in the shape of a church was enjoyed. Mrs. Wm. Jones was responsible for making it and the decorations. Flowers were placed in the church by the family of the late Arthur Baker. There were also two baskets of flowers placed there in memory of the lodge members who had passed away in the last year. Next Sunday Granton United Church will be celebrating it's 50th . Anniversary. A special service is planned and guest speaker will be the Rev. Anson Moorehouse recently retired director of Berkley Studios (the United Church film making unit). There will also be special music, and at the close of the service there will be a luncheon provided by the UCW for all present. The oldest resident dies Sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of the late Arthur Baker, who passed away at St. Mary's Memorial Hospital on Thursday June 19 in his 95th year. Mr. Baker rested at the C. Haskett and son Funeral Home until Saturday, where the service was held. Rev. Mary McInally Pastor of Granton United Church officiated. Interment was in the Exeter Cemetery. Pall bearers were David Baker. Paul Baker, Elwyn Bryan, Leroy Bryan, Hons Golz, and Ron Squire. Flower bearers were Fred Jones, Oliver Baker, Marion Golz, and Arden Bryan. Court Valentine COF meet The final meeting of Court Valentine before recessing for the- summer, was held in the Forester's Hall on Monday evening. President Mrs. Larry Hern was in the chair opened court and conducted the business. A letter was received by Bro. Norman Hill, Public Relations and Fraternal Director, hinting that he would like to visit Court Valentine in the near future. It was proposed that the members invite him for their Nov. meeting. Tickets were distributed to be sold towards the bus trip to visit the Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend on Thursday June 26. A successful penny auction was held. The proceeds were to be given for Cancer research. Plans were made to assist with a wedding in September. Women's Institute news The Granton WI met at the home of Mrs. Jules De Brabandere on Tuesday evening, June 17. Mrs. Don Roloson presided. and conducted the business. The Roll Call was "tell where and when you or your mother was married." The topic on the Tweedsmuir History was convened by Mrs. Geo. Wilson and Mrs. Clarence Lewis. Mrs. Wilson named many historical sites in Western Ontario, mentioning that the Anglican Church at Talbotville was the oldest church in that part of the Province. Mrs. Lewis gave a reading "Friday 13." and also read the objectives of the Women's Institute. The newly elected district president, Mrs. Martin Watson of Parkhill paid her visit to the Granton Branch. Mrs. Watson spoke on the motto "The current event of today. will be history tomorrow," she said history is every man's story, it is the long road on which he travells, citing examples such as the 50th anniversary of Church Union, the history that Dr. Bethune had made in China, and the history of the Women's Institute which is world wide. A jumbled word contest was won by Miss Elliott, Mrs. Wat- son's sister who had ac- companied Mrs. Watson as a guest. A reading by Mrs. Percy Hodgins "Those Belgians" closed the program. Following the Institute Grace a delicious dessert luncheon was served by the hostess and con- veners. As there will be no further meeting until September, The fellow who keeps saying, ' ... and no two ways about it," is a bachelor. The trick is to hold opinions without letting opinions hold you. Maybe you can't buy hap- piness. but these days you can certainly charge it. GOT A GRAD? A ?%f vrnshee 10 SPEED MT. CARMEL — 237-3456 Open Daily to 10 p.m. — Sun. to 6 p.m. members were reminded not to forget the Rally at Weldon Park, July 22s Shower for bride elect A community shower was held in the United Church basement on Wednesday evening to honor Miss Margaret Egan, whose marriage to Ron Wilson Landon takes place on Friday evening June 27. Margaret was the recipient of many lovely gifts. Assisting her at the gift table was her sister Mrs. Carl Jones and her future sisters-in-law. Helen and Linda Wilson. Ladies responsible for the beautfully decorated table and other arrangements were Mrs. Harold Hardie, Mrs. Stanley Crawford, Mrs. James Kerr, Mrs. Cecil Bowan and Mrs. Robert Pincombe. Margaret thanked everyone for the beautiful presents. Nichol Reunion Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Harlton and members of their family at- tended the annual reunion of the Nichol family (clan) Saturday June 21, at Spring Bank Park in London. Bruce Nichol of Guelph was elected president. Plans were made to celebrate the 50th Anniversary in a special way next year, to be held at Springbank where the 1st annual wish them all the best as t reunion was held in 1926. leave to reside in Brucefield.. 40th wedding anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Harlton attended the 40th wedding an- niversary celebration in honor of Mr. Si Mrs. Donald Wallis at Russeldale Hall on Saturday evening June 21. Mrs. Wallis is the former Marjorie Mills. Also attending from this district were Mrs. Nelson Billyea Sr.Mrs. Mary Rudd, Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Thomson and Mr. & Mrs. Harold Mills. Baseball news In a very close and exciting game at Granton park the senior girls emerged the winners in a game against Fullerton on Thursday night. The score was 24-20 for Granton. New owners for Granton Red & White Store We welcome Mr. & Mrs. (Bill - & Betty)Jacklin from London and their five children. Bill & Betty will take over the store from the 1st of July. We wish them all success in their new undertaking. We are sorry to see Dick, and Robert, Rickie, Wendy and Dana leave Granton as they have been so active in the community. We Personals There was a meeting of Recreation Community Thursday evening at the home Mr. & Mrs. Jim Harding, this to further plans for the Ann Fun Day, July 26. Mr. & Mrs. Don Roloson had their guests for a couple of da Don's brother Jose his and son Brian from De hi. Don Roloson and David are a fishing trip north of Sault Marie for a week. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Jo David & John were guests at Jones-Kalus wedding on Sat day June 21 at Holy Cross Chur Hamilton Rd., London. John w the ring -bearer. Mr. & Mrs. Wesley McGuffi Margaret, who was a flow girl, Kenny, who was the ri bearer, and Mrs. A. 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