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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-09-24, Page 1151 * THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 24, 1953 Horse Runs “Lucan Dee,” owned of Lucan, and Darling, made the Western Fair, Lon- Wednesday, September by Don managed its first Banting, by Jack start at don, oa 15. All interested were well sat isfied. Clint Hodgins,, of Clande- boye, was very favorably im pressed with the colt. Mold Tag Day The Lucan Explorers will hold their annual Tag Day next Satur day, September 26. Proceeds will be used to pay for the camp site at Erie Heights near Port Ryerse purchased by the London Girls Work Board this summer. Thfe 16-acre camp, formerly owned by Y.M.C.A. has a mile waterfront, three staff tages, 10 cabins for 10 girls and one larger cabin which accommodate 2<0' girls, YOU'VE &OT TO ADMIRE THIS CAT OF OURS/ SHE LOVES TP WASH r HERSELF' JUNIOR POESttt APVURS HER SO MUCH Miss Barbara Grant has re turned to London after a twq- week visit with Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Haskett. Mr and Mrs. Dick Wise from Canton, Ohio, were recent visit ors of Mr- and Mrs. Frank Hardy. The Fairy Princess'' Sweater — Heavenly —- At Down-To-Earth Prices! Pure virgin wool, fine Cashmere finish, exquisite styling, shrink-proof, moth-proof, trashes beautifully. Twcl.-r luscious shades, sizes 14- to 20. Cardigan $6.49 half cot each Will- and a large dining and recreation hall seating 175 with a well-equipped kitchen. In previous years only a limited number of campers could be accommodated. Personal Items Congratulations to Mr. Mrs. Charles Weir, now of don, on the birth of their fourth daughter, Wendy Lee, at Vic toria Hospital, London, on Sep tember 18. Mrs. Gordon Banting’s group of the United Church W.M.S. catered for the Barr-Stanley wed ding in the church parlors on Saturday, September 19. Joan Ariel Haist of Ridgeville is spending a few days grandparents, Mr, and E. Reilly, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert of Kippen, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hedden. and Lon- with her Mrs, A. J. Jones, Silver Celebration Mr. and Mrs, D. A. Ashworth celebrated their twenty-fifth wed ding anniversary on Tuesday, September 15 at a dinner party at Hook’s Restaurant, London. Guests included their two daugh ters, Margaret, R.N., a student at Western University, and Mar ion, at home; Mr. and Mrs. C. Pattison of Lucan, and Mr, and Mrs. Stuart Keith, of Granton. After the dinner the party re turned to the Ashworth home for a pleasant evening together. Mr, and Mrs. Ashworth were married at the home of Mrs. Ashworth Keith) years Lloyd, pastor Church. Then* many Lucan friends ex tend hearty congratulations and trust many (the former Mabel in Blanchard township 25 ago by the Rev. A. E. who at that time was of the Granton United they will be blessed with more years of happiness. and Mrs. C. Magoffin spentMr. Sunday in Wingham visiting the former’s mother, of Fordwich, who is now in the Wingham hos pital, the result of a car accident. 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Flooring = Sales rind Service | Linoleum Tile arid Floor-Sanding | PHONE 240 — ZURICH I After 6 O’Clock Phone Zurich 50 ......................................................................... Lucan And District News Open New Classroom The classroom of the newly- erected filled to opening. Kenneth of ceremonies. A short program included numbers by Myers, the magician, and Ben Lucas, car toonist, both of London, Archie Blandford, teacher of the old school, introduced the new teacher, William George, of London. Inspectors D. G. Smith and H. A. Griffith, spoke briefly. Trustees who served as the building committee, Kenneth Hardy, Murraj' Shoebottom and Harold Hodgins were compli mented in having the school com pleted in such a short time. This is the School Section from 1847-71, O’Neil School, school was Southgate after the former post office. In 1919 the roof was blown off. The May tornado com pletely destroyed the building. Southgate School was capacity for its official Chairman of the board, Hardy, acted as master third school in No. 2. The first, was called the In 1871 a brick built and named Bank Manager To Retire Soon Mr. J. H. Cantelon will retire as manager of the Bank of Mont real the end of September. Mr. Cantelon came to Lucan in April 1946. He entered the banking field in 1909 with the Molson’s Bank which later amalgamated with the Bank of Montreal. He served at Toronto, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Exeter, London, Nor wich, Ridgetown, Hensall, Luck now, Crediton, Dashwood, Mea- ford, Elgin, West Lome, Alliston and Lucan. A native of Clinton, Mr. Cante lon has been treasurer of the Lucan Public Library, bowling club, Lions Club and has headed drives for Red Cross, Salvation Army and Canadian National stitute for the Blind. In- John Middleton Last Of Family Funeral services for the late John W. Middleton, who passed away in his eighty-fourth year at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ken Garrett, No. 7 Highway near Edgewood, Wednesday, Septem ber 16, were held from the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, -Lucan, on Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. G. C. Raymer, of the Gran ton United Church, officiated. Interment was in Birr United Church cemetery. The pallbearers were Carmen Dann and five grandsons, Don, Jim and John Middleton and Ken neth and Robert Garrett. The survivors include two sons and two daughters, Alvin, of London, and Earle, of Edgewood, Mrs. Ken Garrett (Leta), Gran ton, and Mrs. Thomas Walne (Stella), of London; also eight grandchildren. Mr, Middleton was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John W. Middleton and was born on con. 16, London Township. After far ming near Granton for about 40 years he moved to Lucan where he lived two and a half years. Five years ago he moved to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gar rett, where his wife, the former Louise Patrick, passed away a year and a half ago. Mr. Middle ton was the last member of his family. Trousseau Tea In a pink and white setting of gladioli and daisies, the home of Mrs, Wes Revington loo ked most festive for a miscellaneous shower on Monday evening, Sep tember 14 in honor of Miss Alice Stanley, bride-elect of September 23. Mrs. H. S'. Langford and Mrs. Harold Hodgins were co-hostes- ses. The evening was spent in games and contests conducted by Don Revington and Miss Hodgins. The latter were by Mrs, Jack Elson, Mrs. Ankers and the bride-elect. Stanley’s prize was her Mrs. Joan won Don Miss shower gifts. A duet by Mrs, Merton Culbert and her Sister, Miss Dorothy Hardy, was much, enjoyed by the 30 invited guests. At an artistic ally arranged tea-table, Miss Gertrude Kent, Miss Stanley's aunt, poured tea. Assisting in the Serving were Mrs. T. Hepburn, Mrs. H. McNaughton, Mrs. Don Revingtori, Mrs. Sandy tlodgins, Mrs. Don Ankers, Miss Hodgins and Misses Rose Anhe RevlngtOn. Joan and The Ladies Guild of Trinity Church Will hold September meeting In the Parish Hall on Monday, September 28 when Miss Mary Carmichael will give an tllustratod address on her trip to England, I-Ioly their Personal Items Mr. Scott Garrett and his mother, Mrs. A. A, Garrett, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Garrett and family. Mr, and Mrs, Roy Hamilton spent last Sunday with Mr. and. Mrs. Cecil EUwood of Brinsley. Dr. and Mrs. Jack Dewey of Palm Beach are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Revington and other Lucan relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Corbett and family have moved into their new home on Main street, south. The junior choir of Holy Trin ity Anglican Church will sing at ■the Thanksgiving Service at Brinsley on Sunday, September 27. Mr. Clinton I-Iodgins, Clande- boye, called on Lucan friends be fore leaving for his horse, Prince evening. Mr. and Mrs. of Lucan and Miss Mabel Mc Roberts of London were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Warner McRoberts when the former cele brated a birthday with a fowl dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Walker Durr, and Mrs. Lloyd Durr, Lieury, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wind- of Lucan were guests of Mr. Mrs. Norman Durr, Guelph, Sunday. Detroit to race Adios, Saturday Allan Westman Mr. and sor and last Among the prize winners at the London -Fair appeared the following local names: Ken White, Allan Gledhill, Robert Lewis, Bill Thirlwell, Alex Mc Comb, Jack Bilyea, John Stan ley, Bruce Henry, Donald Pullen, Ron Hodgins, Jim Dickenson, Fred Lewis, Bob Garrett and Richard Zirk. Lucan was the “Community of ■the Week” called by the “Can You Name It?” program last week. Though probably 7'5 % of the Lucanites were standing by with .the correct answer, Mrs. E. Downing, Mrs. C. Haskett, Mrs. C. Hardy, Mrs. A. Albion and Mrs. J. Sigsworth were unfor tunately among the 25 % who were unable to give the answer. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Albion on the birth of a little son, Peter James, in the Bethesda Hospital, Septem ber 9. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Young and Elva, Mr. and’Mrs. Charles Cor bett, Mr. and Mrs. Ross McRo berts, Mr. and Mrs. Don Young and Mr. and Mrs. DS® Hodgins attended the wedding of Mrs. Young’s niece, Miss Evelyn Mc Donald, and Mr. Hugh Macdonald in Stratford on Saturday, Septem ber 19. At a birthday party on Septem ber 16 in honor of Mr. Frank Hardy, of Lucan, the following guests were present: Miss Beat rice Murray, of Saskatoon, the Misses Phyllis White and Connie Gotts, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dobbs. There will be no morning ser vice in Holy Trinity Church next Sunday owing to Harvest Home Service in Clandeboye. At least who played Fair were home with blankets and a beauti ful Lamp. Sharyn and Judy Weir, small children of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weir, have been spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McFalls. The former returned to London with her father on Sun day as she has now started to school. Judy remained. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Murray and family of London spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. J. Mur ray. The executive of the Lucan Brotherhood of Anglican Church men will meet in the Parish Hall bn Friday evening to make ar rangements for their next meet ing. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lamshede of Burlington, Ont., spent last Friday and Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Hodgson. Mrs. Howard Kew and children are holidaying at Wasaga Beach. Cecil Hodgins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hodgins, celebrated his fourteenth birthday Sunday. Guests were his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Strasser, and his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph StrasSer, of London. Mr. and Mrs, of London, and Mr, and Mrs, T. J. Hart of Winnipeg were Sun day guOsts with Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Haskett. Mr. and Mts. Herb Stretton have returned from a trip to Montreal and Halifax, returning, by Maine arid New Hampshire. Mr. Harvey Revington accom panied them as far as Montreal. The Middlesex County Book mobile called at the Lucan Lib rary last week and left its full exchange of books. Mr. arid Mrs. C. J. Irwin, of Hickson, spen,t Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, E. R. Mathers. Mr. and Mrs. Les Long, of London, silent Sunday with Mrs. William Sceli. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Tibbutt and Miss Margaret Hawkins of Seaforth, were guests of Mr, and Mrs. John CasOy oh Sunday. St. James’ Church, three Lucan ladies bingo at the Western lucky. They came Clare Mathews Flowers Decorate Nuptial Scene - Pink and white gladioli, tall white tapers and ferns were the setting in the Lucan United Church on Saturday, September 19 for the marriage of Marion J. Stanley, daughter^ of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan - - field, and of Mr. and of R.R, 2, The Rev. E. M. Cook perform ed the ceremony. Mrs. Donald Revington, soloist, was accom panied by Howard Kew. Escorted by her father gave her in marriage, the wore a gown of white Stanley, R.R. 2, Den- Thomas J. Barr, son Mrs. Robert Barr, also Denfield. who bride satin styled with nylon net yoke and full skirt extending to form a long train. A satin cap held her fingertip veil ’and she carried a white Bible topped with red rose buds. Mrs. Stuart McLellan, sister of the groom, was matron of honor. Bridesmaid was Miss Donna Stan ley, sister of the bride, and an other sister, Miss Iva Stanley, was flower girl. The senior at tendants were gowned alike in powder blue nylon net ballerina length dresses with matching bo leros and headdresses. The flower girl wore pink eyelet nylon and all carried colonial bouquets of pink and white “mums”. Stuart McLellan and ushers were mirigs and George Stanley. Receiving guests in the church parlors, the bride’s raothei- chose a purple crepe dress with mauve and black accessories and yellow rose corsage. The groom’s mother wore a mauve crepe dress with navy accessories and yellow rose corsage. For a wedding trip to Winni peg the bride travelled in a brown suit with a yellow check top coat, brown accessories and a corsage of yellow roses. The couple will make home in London. gladioli with was best man Norman Cum- their Choir Enjoys Outing Seventeen members of junior choir of Holy Trinity Church had a very happy party last Wednesday when they met at the ball diamond for a ball game with Gary Elson and Frank Hardy as captains. Later they went to an open space back of the Rectory for a weiner and marsh mallow roast which was followed by a sing-song and games. the Claire Wallace Meeting committe composed of Mrs. Irwin Scott, Mrs. Murray Hod- ‘ Reilly, Mrs. Mrs. C. H. home of the Plan A gins, Mrs. A. E. Cliff Culbert and George met at the W. I. president, Mrs. Warner Mc Roberts, on Wednesday evening, September 16 to make -arrange ments for the Claire Wallace meeting on October 23 in the Community Centre. It was decid ed to send invitations to mem bers (and friends) on Institutes in North and East Middlesex and to close branches in Perth and Huron. It is hoped many will take advantage of the opportunity to hear Miss Wallace. Church Services Sunday School will continue as usual next Sunday in the Angli can Church though there will be no church services other than early communion as St. James Church, Clandeboye, are holding their Thanksgiving services morning and evening. Rev. S. W. Semple of London will be the evening guest speaker. ~ Trinity Church will hold their Thanksgiving services on Octo ber 4. Rev. J. Doidge of St. George’s Church, London, and Rev. J. F. Wagland will ex change pulpits for the evening service. Holy Miss Sarah Agnes Kennedy Miss Sarah Agnes Kennedy concession 10, Biddulph, passed away on Sunday, September 20 at London in her seventy-sixth year. She rested at the home of Mr. PSter James Kelly, conces sion 10 tilt 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 22 when she was taken to St. Patrick’s Church for requiem high mass at 9 a.m. Rev, J. A, Machesy officiated. In terment was in the adjoining cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Charles Jones, Pete Bry an, Jim O’Shea, Benny Kelly. Laurence McCarthy and ’torn Casey. Survivors are two brothers, Jo seph arid James Kelly, residing on the home farm. Miss Kennedy was the daugh ter of the late John and Johanna Kennedy and lived most of her life on concession 10, Biddulph. She was a member of the Altar Society, League of the Sacred Heart and Propitiation of the Faith. of Ann Carol Dobie Weds John Wyatt Pastel gladioli formed the set ting in the United Church at Lu can for the wedding on Saturday, September 12 of Ann Carol Dobie and John Clifford Wyatt. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Dobie, Lucan, and the late John A. Dobie. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Wyatt, Lucan. The Rey. E. Mv Cook of ficiated and Mrs. Russel Need ham provided the wedding music, Mrs. Harold Thornicroft was the soloist. Given in marriage by her brother, Gordon Frances Dobie, the bride was charming in a floor-length gown of white satin which featured a white nylon lace bodice which extended to the hip line and was worn with a bolero of nylon lace. The featured an overskirt of nylon net. Her white dress held a short and she carried a white gladioli and “mums”.. Miss Donna Thornicroft, Lam beth, was bridesmaid, gowned in blue taffeta and blue nylon net with a matching coronet head dress. She carried a bouquet of pink gladioli and bronze “mums”. Miss Nancy Louise Dobie, sister of the bride, was flower girl, gowned in floor-length yellow taf feta and white nylon net with a matching yellow coronet. She carried a colonial bouquet of yellow baby “mums”. Stanley Hunter, London, was groomsman and Ronald Burns, Mimico, and Alvin Kennedy, of London, ushered. A reception followed at the home of the bride’s mother where Mrs. Dobie in a black and white taffeta gown with black velvet bodice, received the guests assist ed by the gromm’s mother, who chose a navy crepe dress med with white motifs. For a motor trip, the donned a rust nylon tricot with a blue wool coat and match ing stole and royal blue accessor ies. The couple will reside in Lucan. Short-Sleeve Sweater $4.49 Don’t Miss These At J. B. READY PHONE 45 short skirt white headnylon nylon veil bouquet of pink baby trim- bride dress Exchange Rings In London Rites Yellow, White and rose-colored gladioli formed the setting in the London Gospel Temple for the wedding of Vivian Noven Stanley and Allen Eizenga. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stanley, R.R. 4, Kincar dine, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Minia Eizenga, of Lucan. The Rev. W. Wacher officiated at the double ring ceremony and Mrs. Doris Ogbourne the wedding music. Given in marriage father, the bride was in a white satin and lace gown which featured an accordian- pleated overskirt. She wore a fingertip veil and carried a bou quet of red roses, white gladioli and stephanotis. Miss Lyla Stanley, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, gown ed in turquoise blue nylon tulle and she carried a bouquet of yellow roses and peach gladioli. Miss Tina Eizenga was brides, maid gowned in a mustard yellow dress and carrying a bouquet of Talisman roses and pink gladioli. Miss Sharon Stanley w-as flower girl gowned in floor-length pink taffeta and carried a bouquet of late summer flowers. George and Jack Eizerifea, bro thers of the groom, were grooms men, and Ray Stanley, brother of the bride, -and Louis Eizenga, brother of the groom, ushered. Peter Butler was ring bCarer. A reception followed at the Cobblestone Inn when the bride’s mother, gowned in a navy dress with pink corsage, received guests assisted by the groom's mother who chose a navy dress and yel low corsage. For a wedding trip to North ern Ontario and the United States, the bride travelled in a red wool suit with navy acces sories. The couple will reside London. provided by her charming in Decoration Day Services The Birr United Church held their annual Decoration Day Ser vices last Sunday. Rev. Bruce Guy preached from the text, “I Have Finished The Course.*’ The Thames Valley Male Quartette— Bill Deller, Howard Walker, Vern Wakeling and Kenneth Box ~ sang, Byers. Of Fair Foard , Warner Guest Mrs. Warner McRoberts president of the Lucan W.I., the guest of the Western Board Thursday evening at a dinner in the Administration Building. The guest speaker was Dr. Margaret McCready, who spoke on her trip to the Home Economics Convention in Europe ’which Whs attended by women from N. America. Europe and Asia, LUCAN Maybe uou sMd cut fliis ribbon I Of course, when a new bridge or highway is completed, it’s tradi tional for some prominent citizen or government official to cut the ribbon in the opening ceremony. And y.et . . . Often this honour might be awarded with good reason to any one of the nation’s life insurance policyholders. Why should they deserve this distinction? 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