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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1974-01-09, Page 15ANLYMEN'S WEAR LUCK NOW EVAIPISE . BRING IN YOUR COINS CNE OLD 'PENNY DATED UP TO 1926 WILL GIVE YOU $3.00 free merchandise ONE FIFTY CENT PIECE DATED UP TO 1939 WILL GIVE YOU ;., $51.00 free Merchandise ONE SILVER DOLLAR DATED UP TO 1967 WILL GIVE YOU $10.00 free merchandise Pal coins must be in good condition 111 46%%%% %••%•%%N.,"•%1%%•140k.••• ••••%S. 1%1 'ENTER OUR FREE DRAW" While being in business for 23 years We 'have accumulated a number .of safety pins off garments and tickets. These are . • displayed in out window. WE ARE OFFERING, • $10.00 FREE MERCHANDISE to the person with the closest estimate of the 'number of safe, ty pins displayed. „ • A report of Room 1 of Lucknow Public Sthool named the follow- ing pupils, Senior Class - Henderson ,`Bobby Thompson, Melvin Johnstone, Evelyn Reed Chester' Bruce, Jack McAllister, Ada Burns, Clifford Menary Phillis Cousins,' Winnifred John- Stone , Jack Fisher , J. C. Durnin, Edna Agar, Alfred Armstrong, Shirley Langford, Cameron Fin- layson , Leonard Webster, Phillip' Junior class - Stuart C011yer George Joynt, Donalda Thompson, Jean McMillan, Cecil Armstrong, .50 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1923 EDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1974 THE LUCKNOW.SONTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO pAGE FIFTEEN: ,.....,4,444.41,411.41411411414,40•414041t......******411110 •111 ji i0 YEARS AGO . JA NUARY 1964 The Ontario Department of ublic Works had purchased 375 cres of Lake Huron shoreline five files north of Goderich for a rovincial. Park s with almost a ile of clear sand beach. This was regaided as a choice iece of property with a long istbry in the' Goderich area, It was formerly a private resort known as 'Pointe Farms; In recent years the ,old "hotel had been torn down but there remained ;bads; trails , wood-Jots and landscaping • -to give the Department of Lands and Forests a good start in devel- oping a fine 'park. The property had been, owned since' 1937 by Bisset Brothers, who'. purchased it from O.E.Fleming and was the site of the first sum- mer resort ever established in Western Ontario. The original. Pointe Farm HOte was built by a man named Davis„ who was droWned while bringing supplies 'from Goderich in a row - boat one night during a storm. After this: hotel btirned down a man by the, name of J. J. Wright built a huge hcitel for' thos,e days. It had 200 guests and a dining room Capable of accomodating 300 diners at one sitting. He ran a passenger bus 'service between Pointe Farms and Goderich for the accomodation of guests. In addi- tion a small steam yacht operated betWeen the hotel and Goderich. Picnicers came from miles around to enjoy, a day's outing at the Pointe Farm resort. As Many' as 2000 people would gather on 'the grounds at one time. Speaker:QV tlihect Work .4sp.R.o -. Harvey Honsron, PUblic ltelatiOni Officer for the Federat-, .ed,WoMen's. Institute of Ontario 'Was, the guest speaker at the Rip- ley Wornen'S Institute'. She out lined her as and played snppiies which'are avail- able at F.W.I.O..office,, Her talk was most enligiitening and interesting. ' Mrs. Jack MCLeari, the PreSid7 ent'',, in dealing with the businesS. • stated that a new 4-H Homemak- ing Course was :approaching and one new leader was needed: Mrs; • Peet , Mrs. Vanderhoeck , • Miss Mpica.y.were,foririer •.• leaders and Mrs. John Gamble agreed-- to'act 'as'a fourth .for tihis . • • The laked'in the Pie" short course sumthary day will be held iri :Teeswater on 'January 16th. • All thOse taking -the course are asked to. attend•andany others interested,-. , , . • Mrs.' Bob Johnston sang two • .•,beautiful soloS accompanied by Mrs. Roy MacKenzie. Mrs . Peet explained the 4-H. • Club just completed and showed many beautiful articles made by • the girls in "Accessories for the Bedroom". The books. were also on display. Puppets are being made by several Insti- tute members for the Hospital • Auxiliary.' Mrs. Oliver McChar les „ Mrs,. Duncan McLeod: Miss ChriStene Robertson -and 'Mri, Gemmell displayed China which had' been painted ,at the China ... painting class. Mrs:. Mc Charles stated that ,a class.woUld be con- tinuing in .the new year. Plans were made 'for a -Valentine Party in February and .members were asked for'ideas.. , Mrs. Roy MacKenzie played some Scotch songs dating the tea time, when .Mrs, Stewart Needham, Mrs, Frank Scott ., Miss Gertrude Kidney and Mrs. Nellie McLeod served a dainty lunch. • KINLOUGH (Note change of hostess). The Anglican Church. Women will ' meet on January 10th at the home of Mrs. Art Haldenby, This will be a work meeting. Mr. Tom MCFarlan who has been apatient in Victoria Hos-. pital, London was able to return home Mr. and Mrs. 'Levi Eckenswiller Of London spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. George Grahan- and were with' Mr. and'NIrs. Art . Graham and Mrs. Dorothy Thomp- "sop on Sunday. - • Mrs. Gertrude Walsh and mem- bers Of her family spent Christmas. with Mr; and Mts. Scott Walsh Ashfield Resident Died At Pitiecrest .rmRs. JOHN. KELLY ' Mrs. john'Kelly , a resident of _Ashfield Township for many yeari, passed away on Sunday, Decem- ber 16 . at the pinecrest Manor Nursing, Home in Luckn9w in her 86th year.; following a lengthy' ' illness. The former Elizabeth Ann' Cas- sidy , was born in County Tyrone , Ireland on St. Patrick's Day, - March 17, 1888. She, obtained work in New York and there she met her husband ,: John Kelly. ' TheY were married in November 1910 and went to Ireiand and in 1929 came to Canada,.making their horrie in Saskatchewan, Al- berta . They moved to Ashfield Township in 1936 where they farmed. • Mrs. Kelly was predeceased by her husband in February 1969;also by :one daughter , one son and' one, granddaughter. She is survived -by four daughters, Mrs: Mary ESsery of Goderich; Mrs.. Winnie Hurley of Fort McMurray ;Alberta; Mrs. Eileen Wocks of Schornberg; and Mrs. Bridget Ho gins of Sarnia; also five sorb, James of • Sudbury; Joseph of Carnrillo, California; Daniel of Brigden; Patrick of Holyole, Massachus- etts, and. Walter of London; 26 grandchildren and• two great grand- children. Mrs. Kelly was well known in this area for her musical abilities. She has been a patient at the • Pinecrest Nursing Home since 1971. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 19, at St. Joseph's Church in Kingsbtidge with Rev. Father' Ed Dentinger, , C. R. Officiating..,.Interment` was in Kirigibridge Cemetery. Pallbearers were her six grand-. sons, Danny and David Kelly, Gerald and John Wocks, Glen Kelly and Glen Hodgins. Flowerbearers were grand- children , Jacklyn , Eileen and Freddie Wocks; Grace and Karen Kelly, Lynn and Carol Hodgins and Maureen Kelly. ' Om fred Percy , Bill and Brian Percy, Perry Hodgins, Mrs. John Barr and Donald Barr. David Rhody returned to Kitch- ener on Sunday after spending the past week at his-home here. : Christmas visitors with Mr. and Mrs.• Allan McFarlan, Donnie and Beverley were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Weber, Joey. and. Clint of Kitch- ener , Mr. and Mrs. Weir., Ecken- swiller, and Steven coneession 10. Mr. and ,Mrs. Eldon Eckenswiller and Stacy of Wood- land Court spent New Years with, his parents Mr. arid Mrs. Weir Fekeriswiller -: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Francisco of Don Mills, Mr. and Mrs. George Burt of Scarborough visited 'over the holiday with Mr. 'and Mrs. Bill Burt , Terry,and Paul. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Rhody e/n- tertairied neighbours and friends at a New .Years Eve panty:, Mr. and Mrs: Morley Bushell and family of Wingham entertain- ed relatives on Sunday at a 'pre New Years dinner. Those who attended were Miss Winnifred Percy, Mrs. John Barr, Donald Barr,, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barr and family , Btian Percy , perry Hod- gins and Mr : a'nd Mrs". Bob Brooks and family.. and Mrs. Michael O'Malley , Douglas 'and Lori of,, Willowdale were at the home Of her mother Mrs. Bertha Haldenby "during the holiday season. OLIVET Mr., and Mrs. Johnson of Tees- water, Mrs. Melvin Coiling and Sharon 'of Ripley and Ernie Coiling , spent ChristmaS with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coiling and family. . Mt. and Mts. Gerald Coiling and family spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Ron Nicholson and family of Preston. Mr, and Mrs. Doug Moore and , boys of Ripley visited With Mr. and Mrs. Oscar White on Sunday 'evening. Visiting with Mr. and: Mrs.. Jack McGuire and family for New Years Were Mr; and Mrs: Henry Howe •of Listowel and Mr. and Mrs.- Walter Black, Joyce and Mr. Andy Hamilton spent New Years Day with Mr. and Mrs. Har old Campbell of Lucknow. Wendy. Hamilton visited for a couple of days at New Years with Mr. arid Mrs. Paul HamiltOn and • Jennifer of Hanover. , Mr. and Mri. David King and Pamela of tGoderich visited on Boxing.Day with Mrs. Melvin Coiling Of Ripley.. Mr. and MrS Robert' Osborne and family visited at Christmas with Mr. And Mrs. Ralph Scott of Kincardine Township. Mr . and Mrs. Scott are parents of Mrs. Osborne. Spending• ChriStmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Robert. Osborne and family and Mrs. Elmer Os- borne were Mr. and. Mrs. Robert Campbell of Lucicridw , Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McCallum and Jean of Hanover , Mr. and Mrs. John McCallum of Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pennington and family o Teeswater, , Mr. and Mrs. 'Jack Reavie and Mr. and. Mrs. Wayne• Elston of Wingharn. LOOKING -BACKWARDS THROUGH THE 'SENTINEL FILES WITH MARGARET , THOMPSON 444040*********44404444~444,•440.4,401110441414-4,4•40 4044, 30 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1944 Mrs•, M. A. Treleaven, best/ .• known as Polly to her friends and who was 84 years of age, spent Christmas and New Years, as was her custOm, with her sisters Sue and Lou Treleaven and other rela- tives. Somewhat of a record 'was established by these three sisters, all of Lucknow 'who never in 75 years had missed being together at Christmastime. Dick McQuillin of Kinloss Township and Bill Kennedy 9f Huron• Township bagged a wolf' in this immediate vicinity . TwO animals were running together but the hunters 'brought down only one, which weighed close to 46 pounds. Frank MacKenzie , Charlie er ; Isobel Douglas, Lillian Horne , Audrey Henderson, Rexford Ostran- der , Flora, Webster , Billy MacKerr. zie, Christine FinlaysOn, Margar- et Baker, Isobel Hatnilton, Fred Milne, Edwin Whitley, Alex MacIntosh., Leonard MacDonald Maudie Fisher „Howard jbhnstone David Jeivitt. I. Murdie Teacher, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Stinson, Gary and Susan of klamilton:visi.-- visited with her parents Mr—and Mrs. Cliff Robb'. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Robb ,-- Mr. and Mrs. Glen Stinson and, family of Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Robb visited with yr. and Mrs. John Robb and David of Lucknow. Mr. George Haldenby spent" New Years Day with Mr:. and Mrs. Clare Sparling , Allan and DOug- las at Walkerton., ' • d‘ Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bert' Nicholson and Lbis were Mr: and ,Mrs. Cliff Langford and family of Woodstock, Mr., and Mrs. Ted Evans and family of Ballinafad Mr. and Mrs: Jerry C011ison, Allan Nicholson and Miss Marion Vlietman of Georgetown. New Years Evening dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Art Hal- denby were Mi., and Mrs. Jack Scott concession 10 , George Hald-, enby , Richard Elliott, Misses Edna and :May Boyle. During the week at the sameshome were Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sa-knagi and Kim, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bennett and Brian. Whiteside all of Torontd., Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Sutton spent Friday in Lonelon. David Ackert of Holyrood ed on Wednesday with John Sutton., New Years guests with Mr, and, Mrs. Alex Percy were 'Miss Witini-