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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-02-07, Page 11OH, STOP THAT HOMSENSE JUNIOR ! THE T1MES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 7, 1952 A Former Druggist J. Armitage Dies Mr. J. S. Armitage who had many relatives in and around Lucan, passed away in Camp­ bellford, January 22, 'm his eighty-third year. He was a former Toronto resident and at his retirement in 1948 was one of the oldest practicing pharma­ cists in Ontario, He was born in St. Thomas and graduated from the pharmacy college n 1892. He operated a druggist business in Paris, Ont., for some years and in 1910 became owner of the Culverhouse Optical Co. in Tor­ onto. In 1927 he operated a drug store in East Toronto. During World War II he man­ aged a Parkhill drugstore to re­ lieve a young druggist for RCAF service He leaves one daughter Mrs, A. Sterling Robertson, and a son J. Leonard Amitage both of Toronto. He was interred at Bond Head. Middlesex Presbyterial Of WMS A number from Lucan attend­ ed the annual meeting of' the Middlesex Presbyterial of the WMS at Centennial United Church, London, January 29 and 80, Tfiis year’s theme was "We Give Thee but Thine Own.” A few of the many officers for 1952 are: President, Mrs. G. W. Moore; recording secretary, Mrs. G. H. Trace; corresponding sec- etary, Mrs. T. E. Gill; treasurer, Mrs, F. W. Kirpatrick. Those present report two days of in­ spiring meetings and addresses. Page 11 Bingo News Another Bingo has come and gone and still no one has won the Jack-pot. Perchance Dame Fortune is holding back to give someone a grand valentine, The high lights of Wednesday’s game was Evan Hodgins winning his second "Share This week it was Atkinson won two gos, after winning Wealth” and a $1 the Wealth”. $12 and Ann more $1 hin- a "Share the Bingo a few weeks ago. Ivan Kipfer won the $5 "Consolation Prize”. Other winners were Mr. Smith, Mrs. George Hodgins, McFalls, Mr. Vahey, Whyte, Mr. Beatson, Wallis, Mrs. Shroeder, Mrs. Har- ragan, Cecil' Robb, Harvey Lang­ ford, Mrs. Jones, Mrs, Brooks, Gladys McRann, Helen Watson, Mrs. A. McLean, Norman Com- Mr. W. Mr. H. Emerson Barley Contracts Now M Lucan And District News Exeter Salvage Co. Phone 423 FOR SALE Wo specialize ip the follow­ ing used items: Railroad iron, angle Iron, ail sizes; cables, all lengths and thick­ nesses; chains, all sizes and thicknesses; wheels, all sizes, all lfinds. Used tires, JSye beams and all other beams; flat iron, plates, Steel, all sizes and thick­ nesses. WE) BUY New and used feathers and feather ticks, scrap Iron­ ton prices paid. We are arranging another unloading unit in order to give greater service than ever, for delivery of grain in harvest season. z Ask about our contract for Fertlizer for Malting Barley Contracts. Bobby J. Mercer Dies In London Funeral services for Robert (Bobby) J. Mercer of McGilliv­ ray Township were held in the Murdy Funeral Home, Lucan, Thursday, January 31 by the Rev. W. Vollick of Ailsa Craig. After a brief illness he passed away in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, Monday January 28. He was in his fourteenth year. Sur­ viving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs.* George Mercer, one sister Margaret and one brother Billy. He was a student at the Ailsa Craig High School and formerly attended the Brinsley Public School. He attended St. Marys Church and Sunday School at Brinsley and was a valued mem­ ber of the Ailsa Craig Legion Soft Ball team. e Eight of his young friends acted as pall bearers. They were Allan Rowe, George Berdett, Vincent T * Schenk, John Ovens and Carl Weatherspoon. Flower bearers were Allan Lightfoot, Carmon Pickering, Jim Scott, Eddie Watson, Ed Windsor, Bill Smith, Billy Sch­ roeder, Jack Doyle and Beverly Brintnell. Russell Brin tn ell, Charlie Blenn, Thompson, Harold Scott’s Elevator IPhone 63 Lucan or Write Box 156or ■ THE HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO ATTENTION Rural Hydro Users If you are considering the use of electricity for space heating, please contact your local Hydro Office before taking any action. It is in your interest to discuss this matter with your Hydro Area Manager, particularly the rate applicable to this type of service and the special conditions that apply to wiring your premises for the use of space heaters. Lucan Players Compete In Drama Festival At the Annual Rural Drama Festival staged in the Dorches­ ter. Community Hall, Tuesday, January 29, St. Peter’s AYPA of Dorchester won the trophy for the best play and John Ir- wine, one of the members of the cast of "The Stepmother” was named the best actor. other play competition "Tea for Three” presented of Holy Trinity The was by members Church Lucan. Best actress award was won by one ‘of the Lucan players, Marion Coursey. The festival was sponsored by London AYPA _ _ „ Marion Coursey of Lucan and Fred Clarke of London, council president was master of ceremon­ ies. Adjudicator, -Martin O’Meara, commended both associatons on their excellent choice of plays. Mr. Irvine’s performance as "Ad­ rian” lifted his play with each entrance while Miss Coursey’s versatile interpretation of a two phased role was also praised. The ~ ‘ “ Three" and District Council and arranged by Miss Lucan play "Tea for was directed by Mrs. Chas. Corbett. The cast was: Roscoe Hodgins, Helen Stanley, Austin Hodgins and Marion Cour­ sey. Marion was honored by hav­ ing her picture taken with the winning group. Euchre Winners The following were winners at the "Kitchen Committee’’ Euchre held in the Memoral Centre, Tuesday, January 29. Door prize, Murray Abbott; Red. and Blue Boy pictures. First prizes: Mrs. Lachyer, Pitcher and glasses; Billy Brownlee, flash-light. Low prizes: Mrs. Murray Abbott, glass cooky-jar; Mr. E. Pitt, a wreck­ ing bar. Btamember when you go! Sure you do! And do you remember how you got the money for it? The dimes and quarters you saved out of your allowance weteiVt enough^ So you earned extra change doing chores. Slowly, so slowly, the total grew. Then, one great day, the bike was yours! You learned then about the necessity for saving to get some of the things you want most. But has time dimmed your memory of the lesson you learned so long ago? If so, remember — nothing has changed your needs for money in the future, Nor has any magic substitute been found for thrift. Today, millions of Canadians are practising their good habit of thrift by keeping up their life insurance payments to protect their families, while saving for the future. They’ve discovered that, to reach their goals, they must put money aside regularly. Are you following their example? UW Life Insurance Companies in Canada and their I’epresenlativeJ L-95IP Personal Items Mrs. Jack Houston and daugh­ ter, Donna spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Morgenroth, There are a number of cases of flu in the village. The Thos. Brooks family haye been parti­ cularly hard hit. Carol has had several relapses and has already missed nearly four weeks from Medway High School. The D. Ashworth Store has been having a big sale this week. Mr. and Mrs. Lou Arbour of London have moved into the apartment vacated by Mrs. Wal­ ter Gibson. Lucan not only wel­ comed them to the village but also offers congratulations the arrival of a hew coming here. Mrs. Braham, of visiting with Mrs. Alice St. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hardy vacation on baby since London, is Preece of are spending a week’s at Detroit, Mrs. Roland Hodgins sick list. •Mrs. B. in Vctoria has been Hospital. A special invitation is extend­ ed to all members and non-mem­bers to attend the next W.t. meeting at the Arena, February 14, at 2.30 p.m, A Rexair demon­ stration will be one of the at­ tractions. is on the has beenStanley who Hospital since October moved to St. Mary’s Anglican Ladies’ Guild Plans Agenda The Jan. meeting of the Angli­ can Ladies Guild “was held in the Parish Hall on Monday night, January 28, with a- splendid at­ tendance. Mr. Harrison conduct­ ed the installation service. Officers for 1952 are: Presi­ dent, Mrs. Guy Ryan; secretary, Mrs. Roland Hodgins; treasurer, Haskett; group Harold Corbett, Brownlee, Mrs. Mrs. Clayton leaders Mrs. Mrs. William Harold McFalls, Mrs. Jack Mur- dy, Mrs. George Hodgins and Mrs. Guy Ryan. In the devotions period Mr. Harrison took the scripture read­ ing. During the business session members decided to have a baz­ aar next Fall and to have a mis­ cellaneous shower at the Febru­ ary meeting. They decided to have a sleigh-ride party for the Sunday School children and the Guild to provide the refreshments also to have a Valentine and St. Patrick tea, the former to be held in the Parish Hall, February 15, and to have a congregational get-to-gether some time during Easter week. Mrs. T. A. Hodgins gave a de­ lightful talk on Stephen Foster and led in the singing of many of his songs. Mrs. Hamilton sang social half hour spent. A welcome was extended to several new members. Refresh­ ments were served and the usual social half hour spent. Medway Farm Forum Medway Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clar­ ence Lewis. Being “review" night no discussion took place. Mr. Wilbert J. Stanley showed" films on "Accident Prevention”, "-Mexico” and the "Pilgrim Fa­ thers” which were appreciated. Euchre was enjoyed as recrea­ tion. The next meeting will be held at the William home of Mr. and McComb. Skating Birr Party Young People’s Union entertained Brinsley, Bryanston and Ailsa Craig unions at a skating party in Granton rink on Friday night. Owing to the mild weather the ice was not in good condition and the' crowd was not as large as anticipated. The -party returned to Birr United Church for recreation and lunch. Hockey Games Plentiful Hockey is the subject of cussion in nearly every house­ hold with games occurring .in Lucan and Ilderton every few days. Besides the Junior Farm­ er league, teams have been or­ ganized at Elginfield and Birr. The Birr team defeated Dutton on Monday night. dis- WHALEN Miss Evelyn Wynne, London, was a week-end visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Duffield and Mrs. Wynne. The W.M.S. and W.A. will meet on Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Cecil Squires. Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Foster and Mrs. Fred Foster, St. Marys, visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parkinson. Miss Audrey Arksey, London, was a week-end visitor at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Docking and family, Munroe, were Sun­ day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. F. Parkinson. Mr. and Mrs. O’Brien were week-end visitors with friends in Toronto. Miss Donna Bowden, teacher of Whalen school, is ill, suffer­ ing from mumps. Mrs. Bryce Skinner will fill tlw vacancy during Mis’s Bowden’s illness. Mr ning visitors with Mr chell Willis, Woodham. Mr. and Mrs, W. O’Brien were sponsors for a dance in honor of Mr, and Mrs. Jack Hern, Zion, on Friday evening at the school house. Friends were pres­ ent from London, Exeter MM water, Whalen and Zion, port a good time. Friends of Mrs. Lome who is a patient at St. Joseph’s Hospital, having recently under­ gone an operation, will be sorry to learn that her condition is not too favorable. Mr. and Mrs. Orland Squire and family, Farquhar, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickins near Lucan were Saturday evoning guests of Mr. and Mrs. Norinan Ilodgins. and Mrs. Melleville Gun- and Muriel were recent and Mrs. Mit- , Tees- All re- Ridley, CLANDEBOYE W.M.S. Guests Of St. James W.A. The ladies of the United Church, Clandeboye, were enter­ tained by the ladies of St. James Woman’s Auxiliary and Guild on Thursday at the home of Mrs. Ernie Lewis. Mrs. Cooper of Stratford was the guest speaker, Mrs. Cooper, who is convener of deaneries, spoke on her trip to the west coast last summer when she at­ tended the Dominion Conference held in Victoria. She gave a vivid picture of what the Colum­ bia coast mission is doing; also the work among the Cree In­ dians in Saskatchewan, stressing the great importance of the mis­ sionary work of our church. Mrs, L. A. Kilmer favored with a solo. Following the re­ freshments, spent. Mrs. the ladies W.M.S. Receives 25-Year Honor The highlight of the meeting of Victoria Lodge 387 L.O.B.A., Lucan, was when Sis­ ter Lou Dickins was presented with a 25-year certificate for continuous service. The presenta­ tion was made by Sister Paton, recording secretary, who spoke briefly of Sister Dickins' untir­ ing efforts in the welfare work of the lodge. The lodge was organized in June of 1921. Personal Items Mrs. R. day with Lucan. ■Mr. and tertained with an oyster supper recently. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Will Cornish, Mooresville, Mr. and Mrs. Bud English, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lindenfield of Exeter. The occasion was the birthday of Mrs. Cornish. Mrs. E. Hodgson is spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Clar­ ence Hardy. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Hillier and son of London have taken up residence in Mr. gins’ apartment. Mrs. Russ Blake day with Mrs. J. H. Paton. Mr. H. Murless is driving a new Chevrolet truck. Mr. J. Hewitt spent the week­ end with his son, Robert, and family in Toronto. Mrs. Alvin Cunningham re­ turned home after spending some time with her brother, Mr. William Prest, and family, and also with her sister, Mrs. J. Tweddle, and family. Clandeboye Women’s Institute with Mrs. Ernie Lewis, convener of Group 1, in charge, held a successful progressive euchre party on Saturday evening in Lucan Memorial Centre auditor­ ium. Nineteen tables were played. Mr. Arnold Blake was the lucky winner of the door prize. Ladifes' high score winner was Mrs. Wilbert Revington and gents’ high score winner Mr. Omar Cunningham. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Simp­ son and family spent Sunday in Dorchester, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Maines. Miss Shirley McRann the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Roy A fowl supper on Friday evening of Mr. and Mrs. when the family _ celebrate in honor of Mrs. Lewis' birthday and Arnold Lewis’ birthday. Mr. Cliff Kappler of St. Marys is doing the carpentry work on the bathroom for Mr. Ross O’Neil. A dressed ham supper will be sponsored by the Clandeboye Women’s Institute at Lucan Memorial Centre auditorium on February 12 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. the United Church ole party in the Wednesday night, was won by Mr. grave, ladies’ high Conveners and Mrs. ladies served refreshments. The new Hillcrest Farm uiiP met at the home of Mr Mrs. Rea Neil on Monday ning. After the broadcast, cussion followed on marketing Cards were enjoyed and refresh ments were served, The next meeting home of Mr kinson Grantoil W.M.S. The January meeting of the Granton WMS was held at the home of Mrs. W. M. Gunning. Mrs. B. Hanson had charge of the study book and Mrs. E. Mid­ dleton gave reports on Temper­ ance and Christian Stewardship. Tribute was paid by Mrs. Gun­ ning to Mrs. G. C. Raymer, a former member. Readings were given by Mrs. W. Rodd and Mrs. Gunning and a solo by Mrs. R. S. Hardie. Devotions were con­ ducted by Mrs. Thos. Gunning, Mrs. D. Morley, Mrs. W. Nichol, Mrs. M. Moss, Mrs, W. 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