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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-10-11, Page 11iqeons THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 11, J951 ILucan And District News When we put an aluminum roof on our Kingston, Ont. plant, we knew it would have many advantages for the peo­ ple inside; but, frankly, we did not consider the pigeon popu­ lation outside. They landed on the shining surface .., slid .., liked the sensation ... made it a pastime. Providing toboggan slides for pigeons is no part of our programme. However, the alu­ minum roofs which now .dot the countryside do -illustrate the rapidly growing demand for aluminum. To match grow­ ing markets like this, we are building new plants and powerhouses in Quebec and British Columbia. Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd. (Alcan). Teachers Organize At Lucan School The September meeting of the Middlesex and North London Confederation of Teachers, which was organized last year, met in the Lucan Public School. The In­ spector, Mr. Smith and his assis­ tant Mr. Griffith were present. The inspector congratulated the 19 members present on its enthusiastic work and splendid attendance. During the meeting officers for the coming year were elect­ ed as follows: Honorary president, inspector Smith; past president, Mr. F. Morgenroth; president, Miss Ma­ deline Hardy; first vice presi­ dent, Mr. Fred McDonald; se- con vice president, Mrs. Nord Conlin; secretary treasurer, Mrs. Muriel Donaldson. Convenors were as follows: Finance, Mr, Carl Crocker; policy and legislation, Miss Mary Mikilask; publicity and Legisla­ tion, Miss Pat Gowlett; educa­ tional Research, Miss Anne Cam­ eron; sick benefit, Miss Verna McComb; statues, Mrs. Bowman; superannuation, Norma Gledhill. The organization is to be con­ gratulated such year. Mary Mrs. on getting off a good start for the to new O’Rourke Honored Personal Items Have you seen Charlie Hog- gar's giant 14 pound puff ball which he found on his farm south of Lucan, on concession 2, Biddulph? Mrs, Clarence Haskett was rushed to St. Joseph’s Hospital on Tuesday last for an appendix operation. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Robb of Elginfield and Mrs, Reg Palmer ■of Highland Road attended the funeral of their cousin James Farrell of Kincardine. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Thompson have moved from the Sauble Line, Con. 4, Biddulph, to their new home on Alice St., Lucan, recently vacated by Mr. Stewart Park and family who have moved on to the farm of the late Joe Ryder. Mr. and Mrs, W O. Webster and daughter, Mrs. Shell, of bridge, spent Friday with and Mrs. John Blair. The group leaders of United Church W.M.S. met at the church on Wednesday after­ noon to make arrangements for the Mother and Daughter Ban­ quet to be held in the church parlours on October 24. Mrs. Mi’s. Bill Chown entertained a number of her neighbours last Monday evening. The guest of honour was Mrs. W. J. O’Rourke who will soon be joining her husband who has already begun his Bank of Montreal duties at Frankford. During the evening Mrs. O’Rourke was presented with a beautiful “what-not”. Though taken totallj- by surprise, "Mrs. R. O’Rourke made a suitable reply and “thanked her Lucan friends. The rest of the evening was spent in card playing. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coughlin and' family of London 'were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Earle Young. Mr. W. J. O’Rourke of the Bank of Montreal at Frankford is back to Lucan for the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ford and last Cour- CLANDEBOYE Harvest Thanksgiving service will be held in thg Clandeboye United Church on Sunday, Octo­ ber 14, at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. G. G. Burton, M.A., B.D., of Centralia. Mr. and Mrs. Orton Leather­ land and infant daughter of Toronto spent last Sunday with former's sister, Mrs. Rea Neil. The ladies of the W.M.S. of the United Church met at the home of “"Mrs. T. Collins on Thursday evening and packed the bale for the Missionary So­ ciety. Mr. Eugene Bice, of the teach­ ing staff of the public school at Windsor, spent the holiday week­ end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Bice. Miss Joan Simpson, of the teaching staff of Sarnia Kinder­ garten School, spent the holiday week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Maurice Simpson. Mr. Karl O’Neil returned home Friday from a business trip to Calgary and other points. He reports bad weather in west­ ern provinces. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Tomes of Hamilton spent Sunday with Mrs. Ernie Tomes and family. The sacrament of Holy Com­ munion was administered by the Rev. E. M. Cook at the United Church on Sunday to about 4 IT communicants in keeping with World-Wide Communion Sunday. Several families from St. James’ Church attended Harvest Thanksgiving services at Trinity Church, Lucan, on day. Mrs. G. Donaldson on Mrs. J. evening. Mr. and Mrs. Paton Sunday as ter’s aunt Mr. Bowman, of Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton and Clare spent Sunday guests at dinner .of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Riehl, Stratford. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Lo­ gan and Myrna of Thorndale. The occasion was Mrs. Riehl’s birthday. The committee from St. James Church Guild met Saturday eve­ ning at Mrs. Fred Simpson’s to plan for supper and bazaar to he held in November at Lucan Arena. Mrs. Eldon Young spent Mon­ day with Mrs. Cecil Carter. Harvest Services Well Attended With heavy skies, drizzling rain and strong gales, the weatherman did his best to mar the Harvest Home services at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday but in spite of the inclement weather two splendid congrega­ tions turned out to hear the Rt. Rev, Bishop Hallam in the mor­ ning and the Rev. J. N. Doidge in the evening, Many people remarked that the church was never more beautifully decorated with flow­ ers and fruits and coloured fol­ iage, Mr, Harrison expressed his thanks and appreciation to all who helped in the decorating. Twenty-four members of the Independent Order of Oddfellows were present for the evening service. To these and to mem­ bers of the United Cnurch, Mr. Harrison extended a hearty wel­ come. The choir assisted by Mrs. Gordan Mains of Dorchester pro­ vided special thanksgiving music. Amusing ,Squirrel An ‘'Alice St. residence been considerably amused this past week at the clever antics of a thieving black squirrel who has been raiding a near-by corn patch. How it managed the feat is a mystery but there is sat on top of a garage munching on a cob of corn as big as Itself, Next day it feasted on an equally big cob but from a high branch of a tr.ee. Where it will dine to­ morrow is still unknown but no doubt it will be somewhere in the neighbourhood of the corn patch. The modern H the Stanley Opera House on Sat­ urday night. Looking in from the outside all seemed to be having an enjoyable evening. A number of the neighbours collected at the home of Mr.JEli Thompson on Thursday hi^ht and presented Mr. and Mrs, Orme Holy Sun- Mrs.Banting and and daughters called H. Paton on Tuesday Mrs. Mervin Carter, and Ian Carter spent guests of Mrs. Car- and uncle, Miss and Ux- Mr, the the tlie Derwin Beaton^ Granton W.I. Appoints Delegates The September meeting of Granton W.I. was held at home of Mrs. The following delegates were ap­ pointed to the October London convention : Mrs. Duncan McNaughton, Mrs. Gordon Dann and Mrs. Wil­ liam Rodd. Members were re­ minded of the short course to be held at Prospect Hill in Novem­ ber at which the Lucan W.I. will al'so be present. Mrs. Norman Riddell, conven­ er of agriculture, took charge of the program and spoke to the gathering. Mrs. Ronald Squire reviewed current events and also read a .paper. Mrs. Harold Wallis gave a paper. After a sing song from the new song books the hostess as­ sisted by Mrs. N. Riddell, Mrs. R. Squire and Mrs. H. Wallis served refreshments. Medway’s Achievement Day A number of Lucanit§g present at Medway’s second hievement Day on Thursday. Outside were 20 'pedigreed swine and a large exhibit of poultry in charge of the agricul­ tural department of Meadway while in the gymnasium were exhibits including home econo­ mies, sheet metal work, physic department and equipment plus a model fawn-pond and wild life conservation. This years’ show was doubled last year’s exhibits. Bigger and greater things are planned for next year. were . Ac- family of Detroit spent week-end with Mrs. Irene sey. Dr. Joe Orme and Mrs. of Toronto are leaving soon for Florida. Mrs. T. D. Orme and Murray of Lucan joined them on Sunday in London for. a turkey dinner before their departure. Mr. Bob Coleman was suffi­ ciently recovered from his re­ cent illness to be brought home from St. Joseph’s Hospital on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Crans­ ton of London called on old friends and neighbours on Satur­ day. Mr. John Park has returned home from his business trip to the West. x Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Frid and family of Hamilton spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Walter Gibson. Mrs. Richard Dickens of Ex­ eter called on Mrs. ^Aaron- Davis on. Saturday. Mrs. Harry McFalls and Miss Elaine Revington of London spent the holiday with Mr. and. Mrs. Sheridan Revington. Gravel trucks are busy laying the foundation for artificial ice at the Lucan Arena. Mrs. Eldon Hodgson, who suf­ fered a heart attack recently, is able to be*rup. Holiday visitors with Mrs. Will. Dickens of Princess Street were Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Caldwell and family of St. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Morris McDonald of Saints- bury and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mains and Elizabeth or Dorches­ ter. Mrs. Clarence Haskett, who was operated on for appendicitis last Tuesday, was well enough to be brought home. Mrs. Lyle Revington spent the holiday in Detroit with her j aunt and uncle, Dr. and Mrs. i Horton. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cook and! Lovely Ladies Take Sewing Lesson The junior girls “Clandeboye Lovely Ladies” met at the home of Mrs. H. Murless on. Thursday evening with the leaders, Mrs. Rupert Williams and Mrs. Mur­ ray Lewis, in charge. Roll call was answered by types of slips. The sewing taught how to finish slips, hem and faggoting. Tips on of the face and hands were en. Those enrolled are Marie ter, Edith Carter, son, Marlene ; Cunningham, Lewis, Mary Tomes, Jane Scott, Beth McRann, Elaine Hod­ gins and Jackie Williams. At the close of the meetin the hostess served dainty freshments. lesson , shell care giv- Car- ■, Reta Thomp- Thompson, Betty Dorothy Ann Tomes, Gwenneth Murless, Janet W.A. Plan Bake Sale The October meeting of the United Church W.A., sponsored by Mrs. Earle Young's group was held in the church parlours on Wednesday evening of last week. The guest speaker for the meeting was Mrs. Frank Ball of London who spoke on Thanks­ giving. The business part of the meeting was taken up with plans for the coming’ bazaar and sale of home-cooking November 267 A solo by Mrs. Lockyer and the story of the First Thanks­ giving by Mrs. Murray Hodgins followed the business meeting. The meeting closed with lunch and the usual social half hour. Interesting Filins Filins, sponsored by the Unit­ ed Church Sunday School, were shown in the church parlours by Mr. Wilbert Stanley on Monday. The Indian pictures, the Wat­ er on Taps, and the puppet pic­ ture ing. shown five weeks from Monday and Mrs. Murray .Hodgins led in a sing-song. A silver collection was taken at the door. GREATEST PULLING were particularly interest- The next, films will be Messrs. Wes Revington, Don Revin g ton, Karl O’Neil and George Hodgins arrived home on Friday from a motor trip to the West. On Tuesday the members of the United Church W.M.S. met in the church parlour for the packing of their bale. , Mr. and Mrs, John Thomson have returned from their four- day holiday during which time they visited , with their daughter, Mrs. George Arksey of Whalen, their granddaughter, Mrs. Lloyd Jaques (nee Marion Copeland) of Woodham, and Mrs. Thom­ son’s sister, Mrs. John Hern, of Zion. TRACTOR TIRE and presented Thompson with a coffee table. Junior Farmers held a and old time dance in BY FAR THE COME IN AND SEE US FOR DETAILS FRED W. 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