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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-09-03, Page 11THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 3, 1953 Page 11 Preaentat-ion Some 49 neighbors anti friends met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Haskett (recent ibride and groom) on Friday evening, Aug­ ust 28 and presented them with a studio couch and end table. Mr. Cliff Abbott made the pre­ sentation. The evening was spent with bingo and cards. Uoyd M. Shier Lloyd M. Shier, 43, died very suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Bryanston Saturday, August 29. The (body rested in the Haskett and Son Funeral Home till Tuesday, September 1 when funeral service was con­ ducted by the Rev. George Simp­ son of the Bryanston United Church at 2 p.m. Interment was in the Kirkton United Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ken McRoberts, Delmar Hudson, Charles Guest, Reg. Highway, Tom Tiffin and Roy Gibson. Mr. Shier was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Shier and was born on a farm near Kirkton. He kept a store in Bryanston for the past 20 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Bernice Gallings, and his mother, Mrs. Nellie Shier, also one sister, Mrs. M. Darden, of Los Angeles, California. Wesley W, Hodgson . Word has been received of the death at Isley Hospital, Alta., of Wesley W. Hodgson, 63, well- known resident of con 4 Mc­ Gillivray township. He was the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Robert Hodgson. After go­ ing West some 30 years age he settled in Dewberry community. Surviving are his wife, the former Olive Trevethick, and one daughter (Grace) Mrs. William Longhead, and one son, Dr. Gor­ don Hodgson, Edmonton, Alta., also three brothers, Eldon, of Lucan, George, of Ailsa Craig, and Ernest, of Red Deer, Alta. Sharyn and Coleen Weir, small children of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weir of Pt. Burwell, are holiday­ ing with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McFalls. How to live on what you make Chances are your income is greater today than ever before. Yet, if you’re like millions of others, never have you fretted so much about making your income match your outgo. In September Reader’s Digest, Sylvia Porter, noted financial authority, offers six rules for per­ sonal solvency whether you’re earning $2500 or $25,000. If you’re looking for financial peace of mind, don’t miss "How to live on what you make” in September Reader’s Digest. It’s just one of 45 articles of lasting interest, condensed from leading magazines, current books. I GENESSEE I WHEAT 1 REGISTERED SEED | ® High Yields | • Excellent Milling | Qualities | • Strong Straw | • Disease Resistant | • Grown from | New York State | Foundation Stock | „ Limited Quantity | Available At | $3.50 PER BUSHEL | I WHILE IT LASTS = • Treated • Sacked I • Sealed Jones, I MacNaughton Seeds Ltd. | EXETER, ONTARIO ,,..tt’s a beautiful -------- ■PAY OUTSIDE...NO FOG...HOT SUNSHINE BEARING DOWN.... Mr. and Mrs, Les Woodward have returned from a motor trip to Quebec. -Miss Qerta Hunter q£ London was a weekend guest with Mr, and Mrs. John Casey. Personal Items Mrs. Harvey Hodgins, Mrs. C. Hawkshaw Miss Ida Porte and Mrs. Helen Watson attended the Shakespearean play, "All’s Well That Ends Well” in Stratford on Thursday. Have you seen the Thames Valley Baseball Trophy in the drug store window won by the Lucan team this year? Mrs. Frank Hardy is in St. Joseph’s Hospital for a check-up. Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Reving- ton and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Revington, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Simpson, Mr, and Mrs. Cliff Shipley and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carroll attended the Martin-McFalls wedding in St. Paul's Church, London, last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Morgen­ roth left last Friday for their new home near Welland where the former will be principal of the Area School there. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Young are holidaying in Bruce Peninsula, Lucan’s casualty list continues to grow. Seven-year-old Lorne Morley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Morley, fell while play­ ing and fractured liis shoulder, and nine-year-old John Sims, son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Sims, fell out of an apple tree' and broke his foot. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Windsor have returned home from a motor trip to Northern Ontario, where they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Langford at their summer ■ cottage. Mrs. Dave Park and Betty are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. S. Jeffery in Virginia Town in Northern Ontario. Mr. Park, Bar­ bara and Nancy joined them this week. Mrs. Walter Hodgins had the misfortune to fall and break her leg when she slipped on the grass at the home of her son. She is home now with her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Paynter, of De­ troit, in charge. Mr. Lorne Heatlierley and family have moved into the sec­ ond house built by his father-in- law, Mr. F. V. Gallager, on Beach street. Mr. Don Banting is at present in the Ford Hospital, Detroit, for a check-up. Mr. Banting has been having trouble with his eyes for some time. Mrs. Mitchell Haskett attend­ ed the Mary Hastings’ picnic at Springbank on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lovey and Maxine, of Cass City, are spend­ ing a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Windsor. Mr. Spencer A. Stanley and Mr. Jim Sceli spent the weekend with Mr. Alex Sceli and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Goddard. Mrs. I. Gibson, Mr. and 'Mrs. James Reader, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lankin and Donnie and Mr. Mel Bradley attended the Ridgetown Fair on Wednesday. Prompt action of the Granton new fire engine and the tele­ phone operator saved the build­ ings on the farm of Mr. Hillson Stanley when straw-burning got out of control and neighbors rushed to the rescue. Mr. and Mrs. William Brown­ lee spent Thursday evening in Ilderton, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. Colbert. “Admiral” M. J. Dewey Given Birthday Party •In celebration of his eighty­ sixth birthday anniversary, Mat­ thew J. Dewey was guest of honor at an open house on July 13 held by his son and daughter- in-law, Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Dewey at their home in Palm Beach, Fla. Their daughters, Miss Diane Dewey, Miss Ann Hilt and Mrs. Stanley Wilhas were co-hostesses to 50 relatives and friends. Well known in the area Mr. Dewey is referred to as "Ad­ miral” by his many friends. While in Lucan, Mr. Dewey was a great horseshoe player. 7"------------------V DOG, I’M HAVIN6 TROUBLE WITH PICKING OR. CANNIBALISM IN MY NEWLY HOUSED BIRDS <5 Lucan And District News W.M.S. Picnic At Corbett Farm Thirty-four members and friends of the United Church W.M.S. forgot their nine-day pickles and other household duties and enjoyed a picnic meet­ ing at the Corbett farm home on Wednesday afternoon, August 19. Business meeting, program and refreshments were all outside under the trees, as the weather was ideal. The president, Mrs. T. S. Hill, presided for the short business meeting. All groups were urged to get busy on their money­ raising projects. It was decided to purchase the 1953-54 Study Book. Mrs. Warner McRoberts’ group had charge of the program. Mrs. McRoberts was unavoidably ab- set so Mrs. Murray Hodgins took over. Mrs. Annie Fairless had charge of the meditations and Mrs, Cecil Robib led in the re­ sponsive reading. Mrs. J. Mc­ Lean led in prayer. A "mock track meet” and a city contest were conducted by Mrs. Murray Hodgins. When all were seated at a long table loaded with refreshments, it was learned there was a lucky chair with a prize to the person sitting on it, The prize went to a visitor, Mrs. Wildern, of St. Catharines, sister of Mrs. Orme. A vote of -thanks was extended to Mr .and Mrs. Corbett who so graciously offered their home for the enjoyment of the Lucan W.M.S. Thomas Brooks Another of Lucan’s oldest residents, Mr. Thomas Brooks, 84, passed away after a long ill­ ness in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Thursday, August 27. The body rested in the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home till Sunday, August 30 when Rev. E. M. Cook of the Lucan United Church conducted funeral services at 3 p.m. Interment was in St. James’ Cemetery, Clande- boye. The pallbearers were Messrs. Ernest Kennedy, M. J. Simpson, Ansley Neil, James Paton, Bob Hyatt and Harold Whyte. Son of the lafe-John and Mary Brooks, he was born near Wood­ ham. He farmed three years near Centralia and 27 near Clande- boye and spent the past 11 years in Lucan. He is survived by his wife, the former Winnifred Ford, one son and daughter in Lucan, Grant Brooks and Mrs. Harold McFalls (Oney), six grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters, James of Exeter, Alfred of Elimville, and Mrs. William Ensinger and Miss Mary Brooks, both of Granton. Attend Meeting Forty members of Lucan, Il­ derton, Birr and Clandeboye W.I. filled one of the 230 buses carry­ ing members to the big A.C.W.W- meeting at the Maple Leaf Gar­ dens last Friday. Mrs. W. Mc­ Roberts, Mrs. F. Hardy, Mrs. F. Booth and Mrs. M. Haskett rep­ resented the Lucan Branch, Celebrate Birthday Mr. Alex Sceli was guest of honor at a dinner party at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs, Russell Goddard, on Saturday night when his eightieth birth­ day was celebrated. Other guests were Mr. S. A. Stanley and Mr. Jim Sceli, of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. S. Sinclair, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. George Barr and Brenda, of Woodstock. Mr. Sceli ran a tailoring busi­ ness in Lucan for over 50’ years, but retired some 15 years ago. Mrs. Sceli passed away 11 years ago. Four years ago he sold his store and he moved into the home of Miss Laura Deacon and since her death has been living alone. He is a regular attendant of Holy Trinity Church. Bride-El oct Honored Miss Shirley Black, whose marriage took place August 29, was guest of honor at a com­ munity shower in the Stanley Opera House, Thursday, August 2 0. Mrs. William Brownlee and Mrs. R. Hamilton sponsored the shower. The program consisted of a sing-song led iby Mrs. Clarence Hardy, solos by Mrs. K. Egan- and Norma June Hodgins, piano selection by Helen Hardy dance by Marilyn Brownlee, a reading by Mrs. Norman Hardy and two contests — a musical conducted by Mrs. Brownlee and won by Mrs. Jack Park, and a fruit con­ test conducted by Mrs. N. Hardy and won by Mrs. Jack Elson. While lunch was being pre­ pared Mrs. Guy Ryan had charge of the making of a bridal book. After lunch Miss Black was presented with a chair, lamp and purse of money. Mrs. Hamilton made the presentation and Mrs. Brownlee read the address and so ended another happy evening. Teacher Weds Summer flowers in shades of mauve and white formed the set­ ting in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Wallacetown, when An­ nie Catherine Cameron and Ron­ ald Keith White were united in marriage by the Rev. G. Carlyle Webster, assisted by the Rev. J. F. White, uncle of the groom. The organist, Gary Martelle, accompanied George Robb, solo­ ist. Miss Jean Cameron, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss Fran­ cis White and Miss Marjory Mc- Killop. Judy and Karen Lemon were flower girls. Neil White was best man for his brother and Kenneth White and Donald Cameron were the ushers. Mr. and Mrs. White will re­ side on the groom’s farm near Birr. The bride had been teach­ ing in the Coursey School about two miles south of Lucan. Attend Trousseau Tea Mrs. Wilbert Revington, Mrs. Sheridan Revington, Mrs. W. Mc­ Falls, Mrs. H. McFalls, Mrs. Fred Simpson, Mrs. Wes Atkin­ son, Mrs. Cliff Shipley, Mrs. Harry Carroll, Mrs. R. Hodgins and Misses Elaine and Marline Revington and Barbara Simpson attended the trousseau tea in London at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil McFalls in honor of their daughter Norene whose marriage took place August 29 in St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. Prepare School Tenders have ibeen called for the construction of a one-class­ room school for S.S. No. 5 Nis- souri (Ebenezer School) to re­ place the old school which was destroyed by the May tornado. Final plans have been approved by the Department of Education. Former Lucanitc We<ls St. Martin’s Church, London, decorated with standards of pink and white gladioli, ferns and candelabra, was the setting, Sat­ urday morning, August 1, for the wedding of Betty Jean Skin­ ner and Peter Paul Mysior. The bride is the daughter of Mr. ad Mrs. William Skinner, of Lucan, and the groom is the son of Mrs. Mysior, Poland, and the late Peter Mysior. The Rev. W. T. Flannery of­ ficiated. The couple are residing in London. Miss Mary McLaughlin Miss Mary McLaughlin, 27, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ liam McLaughlin, con 6, Bid- dulph, passed away in Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, August 19. She rested at the family residence until Friday, August 21 when requiem high mass was sung in St. Patrick’s Church. Father J. A. Mackesy officiated. Interment was in St. Patrick Cemetery. The pallbearers were James Toohey, Vincent Ryder, Thomas Mitchell, Jack Harrigan, James Doherty and Vincent Kelly. Surviving besides her parents are four sisters, Mrs. Thomas Fitzgerald and Rose Marie, Lon­ don, and Margaret and Veronica at home; also three brothers, Edward, William and Thomas, at home. Ladies Guild The Ladies Guild of Holy Trinity Church met in the Parish Hall with the president, Mrs. J. Thomson, presiding. Owing to the absence of both secretary and treasurer, Mrs. F. Hovey read the minutes and the presi­ dent gave the financial report. Miss Lina Abbot read the Scrip­ ture Lesson. During the business session it was decided to take over the catering for the Lions Club dinners twice a month. A leter written by Mrs. Ashworth was read and enjoyed. The September meeting will be an open meeting giving all an opportunity to hear and 'See Miss Mary Carmichael’s illustrated talk on her trip to England. Matthew J. Dewey Word has been received of the death of Matthew J. Dewey, 86, at Palm Beach, Florida, Wednes­ day, August 26, with interment at West Palm Beach. Born in Cambridge, England, in 1867, he came to Canada with his parents at the age of 14 and settled in St. Marys where he had a printing office till 1926 when he moved to Florida. Since then he and Mrs. Dewey (the former Rachel Hobbs) spent a number of summers in Lucan with the latter’s sister, Mrs. Wil­ bert Revington and family. After Mrs. Dewey’s death in 1947 he made his home with his son, Dr. J. H. Dewey, of Palm Beach. He is survived by one daughter and two sons, Mrs. Russell Williams, of Miami, Dr. J. H. Dewey, of Palm Beach, Harley Dewey, of Hartford, Conn., also six grand­ children and four great grand­ children. Hodgins Picnic On Sunday, August 16 at Springbank, 131 members of the Hodgins family met for their annual family iget-together. De­ troit, Woodstock, Exeter, Ilder­ ton, London, Lucan, Granton, Elginfield and Linden were rep­ resented. Ex-Principal Honored Prior to taking up his new duties as principal of the Wel­ land Area Public School, Mr. F. W. Morgenroth, Lucan’s ex­ principal, was the guest of honor at a progressive euchre at the Memorial Centre on Thursday evening when representatives of the various arena organizations and other friends and neighbors presented him with a purse of money and Mrs. Morgenroth with a. case of jewelry. Mr. Irwin Scott gave the ad­ dress, speaking most, highly of Mr. Morgenroth’s ever-willing co­ operation in all arena projects. Mr. H. B. Langford and Mrs. Sheridan Revington made the presentations. Mrs. George Baw- den and Mr. Roy Hamilton were the euchre prize winners. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Earl Young and family have been holidaying at their cottage in Bruce Peninsula. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mains of Saskatchewan are visiting with Mrs. William Dickins. Mrs. Orme and Murray, Mrs. Wildern and Miss Dorothy Wil­ dern spent last Sunday in St. Thomas. Mr. R. A. Sceli has returned home to Pt. Arthur after visit­ ing his father, Mr. Alex Sceli, and daughter, Mrs. Russell Goddard. Mrs. Laura Blake has returned home after spending a few days in London, the guest of Mrs. Lizzie Bice. Miss Joan Fitzsimmons re­ turned home to Thorndale after spending a week and a half with her cousins, Dallas and Helen Hodgins. Mr. Thomas Flynn, R.R. 1 Clandeboye, was injured when attempting to turn his car left into a laneway. He was hit by a car driven by Gordon Gunn of London. Both cars were driving north. Damage was estimated at $500. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Conti (nee Helen Johnston) on the arrival of a baby boy, Wayne Joseph, August 8. Mrs. I. Scott, Mrs. N. Was- nidge, Mrs. Sheridan Revington, Mrs. Wes Revington and Mrs. Edgar McFalls attended a mis­ cellaneous shower for Miss Jean Maguire at the home of Mrs. Jim Dixon, Wednesday, August 26. Mr. and Mrs. John Park, Mr. Wes Revington and Harvey and Mr. and Mrs. Don Revington attended the Batavia races last Saturday and called on Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Conti at Niagara Falls, N. Y., on their way home. Mrs. J. B. Armitage is visiting her brother Harry in British Columbia. Miss Dorothy Wildern of St. Catharines is visiting her aunt, Mrs. T. D. Orme. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins were Mrs, Garfield Needham, from Bally- mote, and Miss Rowena Abbott from Saintsbury. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Exh erick on the birth of a daughter at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Wednesday, August 19. Mr. and Mrs. Harry McNaugh­ ton spent the weekend in Wind­ sor where they attended the wed­ ding reception of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Frank Hardy, of Lucan, was one of those who poured tea at the reception following the Dobbs-Knight wedding at Saska­ toon, Sask. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Hodgins and Mr. and Mrs. Don Corman and family have returned home from a vacation in Bruce Penin­ sula. Mr. Roy McComb is in Victoria Hospital with polio. Mrs. T. C. McFarlane left on Saturday with her nephew for Pt. Perry where she will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Parker. Mr. Howard Kew and Mr. Gab­ riel Kuey have -completed the re­ building of the organ in St. Paul’s United Churcli, Aylmer. Mrs. Edward F. McL.Smith and Miss Janet Smith, of Toronto, spent a few days last week with Miss Ida Porte and Miss Helen Watson. Mrs. Irving Gibson spent last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Jones of Kippen. Mr. and Mrs. Richmond, of Pontiac, Mich., spent last week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cutler. Terry Culbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mel Culbert, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Patrick of Sarnia. Mrs. David Glover and two children, Larry and Marline, of Espanola, spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Mel Culbert. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Warburton of Oakwood, Cal., called on Mrs. John Knolls and Mrs. Fred Armi­ tage on Saturday. Back Ta School f We offer you Outstanding Values in j CLOTHING — BOOTS — SHOES I ☆ TOP QUALITY JEANS for boy or girl, j ☆ GIRLS’ SADDLE OXFORDS & BOYS’ BROGUES. | ☆ SCHOOL BOOKS & SUPPLIES for all grades , . . J. B. READY | LUCAN PHONE 45 International Alito Daredevil Championship Contest 12 Afternoons — Grand Stand Mon., Aug. 31 through Sat., Sept. 12 CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION Canadian Aces and Ward Beam’s 1952 World Champion Auto Daredevils) will compete one against the other in every known automobile and motorcycle thriller, to see what Thrill Show and what Daredevil can claim the title of World Champion for 1953. i It will be the wildest show ever seen anywhere at any time. Each show will roll automobiles end-over-end and side-over-side. Jump regular stock automobiles completely over huge busses and crash-dive them iuto seven' parked automobiles, then many times rolling end-over-end. Leap motors cycles off high ramps and through space in a contest never to be forgot-| ten. The Roman Rides, where Daredevils stand on top of their cars while the drivers take them over high ramps at high speed. The Slide- for-Life. Hell Driving that will make your hair stand on end. This is the biggest program ever offered anywhere and it will be each afternoon’ at the CNE, Aug. 31st through Sept. 12th. Besides all this you will see 12 of the Greatest Circus Acts in all the world, and the price is only —Reserved Seats, $1.00; General Admission, 50c; Children, 50c. ' I wouldn't have* ANY PART of it" ’’And neither would my Dad. He knows the value of trust company experience in looking after an estate. He wouldn’t be without it!” So many wise men to-day rely on the experience and co-operation of a trust company. 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