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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-01-21, Page 11THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 21, 1954 Page 11 J. E. Simpson Local Blacksmith Fuperal services for the late Joseph Edwin Sinipspn, who passed away in his seventy-second year in London on January 17t were conducted by the C. J. Murdy and Son funeral directors of Lucap. He rested at the James E. Gordanier Funeral Home till 3:30 p.rn, Tuesday when funeral serivces were held. Interment was in St. James' Cemetery, Clapdebpy.e. Pallbearers were Hoy McRann, Andy Carter, Don Reington, Roy Hodgins, Bert Simpson and Cecil Hodgins. Mr. Simpson, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Simp­ son, was born neat Clandeboye and had a blacksmith shop in Clandeboye and Granton. Eight years ago he moved to London. He is survived by his wife, the former Louisa Hennessey, three sons, Harold, Grant and William, one daughter (Jean) Mrs. Ger­ ald Jermyn, of London; two brothers, Albert, of London, and Rev, C hristopher Simpson, , of Orangeville, -y ■ r —S /OM. THANK f /U yO(J...THATS ORAKJDMA, MUGGS AND A BiG v I HAVE TAKEN ALL THE HELP! J DECORATIONS DOWN... « AND PACKED UP ALL WE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS J |T ... AHp PUT THEM j—-< AWAV I r~~? V fcs ct F DOVOU WWT US TO DISMANTLE OUR ELECTRIC TRAIN SETUP AMD GET r-* y IT OUT OF THE ) I LIVlNGROOM ?/ ZS7Z~I . X IaAIM NO M HURRYmltL 1 | LEAVE TWAT UP to you jr (ej './J + I GUESS WE MIGHT AS t WELL... r ll fS a- cSKAKJDPA GEEMS TP * HAVE LOST INTEREST IN IT THE LAST JtT Hl FEW PAYS! ,\u .>3 i-n 'Z zz p o *4 1 C A I E OF LADIES' DRESSES, JALC BLOUSES AND SKIRTS Prices slashed to make room for our Spring consignment. REDUCTIONS FROM 20% TO 50% On© only Heavy Woollen Coat, size.IO, in brown. Reg, $31.95 .....,.................»...... Sale Price $16.00 This is just one of the outstanding bargains we are offering this month! Call In Today and See for YourseJfJ! J. B. READY PHONE 45 c LUCAN Mrs, A. Brown Dies in Stratford Funeral service for Mrs. Al- fretta Brown, R.N., who passed Anderson-Chisholm A ’ military guard of honor greeted the former Deirdre Mary Chisholm and her husband,' Lt, Neil M. Anderson, Second Bat­ talion Queen’s Own Rifles, as they left the chapel at Camp Ipperwash after their recent mar­ riage. The bride is the daughter of Mr, Gilbert Gordon Chisholm, Lucan, and the groom, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Neil Anderson, of Hamilton. Birr U. O. Officers Officers of Birr United Church for 1954 are Chester McComb, Clinton Haskett, Sherman Adams, Ronald White, John Adams, Charles Brumwell, William Mc­ Comb, Ernest Morrow, Mrs. Wil­ liam McComb, Mrs. Clinton Has­ kett, Hugh Filson and Ronald White. CLEARANCE SALE away very suddenly in Stratford General Hospital Saturday, Janu­ ary 16 in her forty-fifth year, was held f rom the -Murdy Funeral ■Home, Lucan, on Monday with Rev. J. F. Wagland of Holy Trinity Church officiating. Inter­ ment was in St. James’ Cemetery, Clandeboye. Pallbearers were Ken Carter, E>on Chown, Wes Revington, Clayton Haskett, Charles Coughlin and Archie Ebs- worthy. .Mrs. Brown was the daughter of Mrs. Alfretta Seale, of Lucan, and the late John Seale. She was born in McGillivray Township and graduated from Sarnia Hos­ pital in 1929. Her husband, the late Kenneth Brown, passed away in June 1952 at Exeter. Since his death Mrs. Brown made her home in Lucan with her mother. A week ago she took a position in the Stratford General Hospital but only worked four days. Mrs. Brown had been in poor health ’ for years, having spent 13 months in Byron Sana­ torium. Besides her mother She is sur­ vived by two sisters, (Helen) Mrs. Clarence Chown and (Nyle) Mrs, Carl Capling; both' of Sar­ nia. Lipperts (New and Used) Furniture and Appliances at the Cozy Lunch Lucan Ont. and and Lee Ken Agent for SUPERIOR PROPANE STOVES AND WATER HEATERS I Carland 4-Burner Gas Stove (Apartment Size) 1 Cumey 4-Burner Gas Stove 2 Electric Rangettes, each $15 1 Stewardess Washing Machine .................... $80 1 3-Bumer Gas Stove....... $5 1. 4-Burner Gas Stove..... $30 2 Kelvinator Fridges .........$50 1 45-r.p.m. Record Player $20 Assortment of Radios $10 up FOR BETTER BUYS IN BEDOING, SHOP AT the sign of better living all over Canada. sheets blankets. pillow slips made right... here in Canada Personal Items •Mr. Herb Stretton is taking a two-month hydro course in Niag- ra Falls. Mrs. Stretton is spend­ ing a few days in Hensall, the guest of her mother, Mrs. Wil­ liam Sangster. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Staples on the birth of a baby girl born in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on January 11. A very successful rabbit drive was held recently when several rabbits and a few foxes were bagged. .Sunday visitors with Mr. Mrs. - Tom Lee included Mr. Mrs. Ken Carter, Mrs. Mabel and daughter Mary, Mr. Bowley, Miss Delores Parker and Miss Patricia Carter. Miss- Jdan McLean; who spent her Christmas vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mc­ Lean,, has returned to Kingston to continue her studies at Queen’s University. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Erwin, of Hickson, were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Mathers. Mr. Al. Middleton, of London, called on Lucan friends Saturday. With the $25 donated by the W.I., the Lucan Library Board not only purchased a number of books but also installed a new book shelf and counter. For the making of shelf and counter, thanks go to Mr. Earl Haskett. Mr. Douglas Hendry was a weekend guest with Mr, and Mrs. Charles Corbett. Mr. Will Abbott, of Exeter, called on Lucan friends Monday. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hodgins, of Chatsworth, on the birth of a daughter, at Owen Sound Hospital on Friday; January 15, 1954. Rev. J. F. Wagland attended a Deanery meeting at Arva on Monday. Mrs. Wes Atkinson has been confined to her home, the result of ulcerated teeth. Dr. and Mrs. Ken Banting, of Port Huron, spent last Thursday with Mrs. T. W. Banting and family. Mrs. Irene Coursey, Mrs. H. Lankin and Mrs. Irving Gibson spent last Wednesday in Dash­ wood, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lome Genttner. Mr. and Mrs. William Skelton, of London, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins last Friday. Master Brian Haskett, son of Ml*, and Mrs. Calvin Haskett, celebrated his sixth birthday On Monday with a party. Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Becker, of London, were Saturday guests of Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Cantelon and Mr. and Mrs. William Cantelon and family, Of Woodstock, were Sunday guests. Mts. Arthur Abbott, Wl Speaker Visits France The “Citizenship and Educa­ tion” meeting of the Lucan W.I. was held in the Anglican Parish Hall January 14 with the presi­ dent, Mrs. Warner McRoberts, presiding, Roll call was answered by “a law for which we are thankful”. Letters of thanks were read from the County Home for Christmas gifts and the Lucan Public Library for money dona­ tions, also a letter from the war­ dens of Holy Trinity Church re the use of the Parish Hall for W.I. meetings. During the business session it was decided not to entei* the oil painting or child outfit W.I. com­ petition. The branch will again take .part in the penny bag round-up for the Mental Health drive. Arrangements were made for looking into the possibility of mental health lectures. It was decided to have a penny sale at the March meeting and also to sponsor a dance revue by the pupils of Miss Marilyn Brownlee in the near future. Mrs. Harold Whyte and Mrs. Erie Young offered to make posters for the short cours'e “Food and Nutrition” to be held February 19. Mrs. Warner McRoberts, Mrs. Murray Hodgins and Miss Lina Abbott were named a committee to make the necessary arrange­ ments. Tlie^ sum of $10 was again voted for the ‘‘Save the Children’' Fund.” To avoid con­ flicting with lodge, it was voted to hold next year’s meetings on the third Thursday instead of the second. Mrs. Harold Corbett and Miss Doris Weir had charge of the program. Mrs. John Bruce was the guest speaker and was intro­ duced by Mrs. Corbett. Mrs. Bruce gave a most interesting talk on her year in France as a teacher of conversational English (a University scholarship award). She described the country,- people, schools, her work, and the lack of heating facilities. With black­ board some Paris taken trips. of the French people were passed around. A solo by Mrs. Don Reving-ton, accompanied by Mrs. H. B.’ Langford, was also greatly enjoyed. The meeting closed with re­ freshments served by Mrs. Frank Hovey and her assistants, Mrs. George Paul, Mrs. N. W, Wes- nidge, Mrs. Joe Murray, Mrs, Alex Young and Mrs. Laura Blake. Miss Lina Abbott moved a vote of thanks to all who helped make the January meeting such a suc­ cess for the 34 members and three visitors present. School Open In March? The modern ranch-type house lias nothing on Lucan’s one- story, flat roof, hasemdntleSs public school. Those who have had the opportunity to go through the building with its oil-heating system and modern lighting fa­ cilities,' feel they were born 30 years too soon. It is expected the school will open early in March. Already the board is making plans for an of­ ficial opening when all will have the opportunity of seeing this modern structure. Trinity Church Anniversary The dedication of Holy Trinity Church January 17, 1909, was commenmorated on Sunday at a special morning service. Hymns, prayers and lessons used 45 years ago were l'epeated. Special ser­ mons, morning and evening, by the rector, the Rev. J. F, Wag­ land, were in keeping with the occasion. Thirteen members of the senioi’ choir and 15 members of the junior choir had charge of the music. A special feature of the morn­ ing service was the promotion of Margaret Culbert, Loreen Hod­ gins and Martha Rummell from the junior choir to the senior choir. Before receiving their hats, each girl promised to -faithfully and reverently attend choir prac­ tices and church services. As the girls knelt before the rector, the senior choir sang an appropriate anthem. The morning service closed with Holy Communion. Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers Eva Crackenbusli, zone com­ mander of Ladies Auxiliary Ca­ nadian Legion B.E.S.L,, attended the January meeting of the Lu­ can Auxiliary Branch 540 for the installation of 1954 officers as follows: president, A. E. Reilly; first vice-president, Mrs. R. H. Stanley; second vice - president, Mrs. A. W. Murdock; secretary, Mrs. Stewart Park; treasurer, Mrs. C. H. Haggar; executive committee, Mrs. F. W. Hovey, Mrs. A. W. Thompson, Mrs. Lloyd Acheson; standard bear­ ers, Mrs. J, H. Young. Other officers for the year in­ cluded: auditors, Mrs. ,C. A. Haskett, Mrs. T. A. Hodgins; entertainment committee, M r s. James Freeman, Mrs. Wes Hod­ gins, Mrs. H. J. Butler, Mrs. Ted Bridger; purchasing, Mrs. R. Rummell, Mrs. Wes Hodgins'; press reporter, Mrs. C. E. Sove­ reign; chairwoman, Mrs. George. Andrew Freeborn Long Postmaster Andrew Finley (Sam) Free­ born, 70, passed away in Den- field on Wednesday, January 13. Funeral services were held ip the Murdy Funeral Home, Lucan, on Friday with the Rev. A. H. Harrison officiating. Interment was in St. George’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack Paterson, Tim Freeborn, Tom Robson, Jim Henderson, Forbes Raven and Everet Robson. Mr."'Freeborn was -the son of the late Margaret and Thomas Freeborn an-d was born in Lon­ don Township. He was post­ master in Denfield for 40 years. His wife, the former Edna Rob­ son, predeceased him in 19 27. He was a member of Hender­ son Lodge A.F. & A.M., Ilderton, and a member of St. George’s Anglican Church. He is survived by two sons, George, of Ottawa, and Jack, of Deep River, Ont.; two Mrs. W. B. Paterson, and Mrs. Thomas Owen, don. He was a brother late J. W. Freeborn, of Township. sisters, Ottawa, of Lon- Of the London ''llltllllllllltltlllllllllll lllllt III KIUIIII lltl<llllltllllillll<(llll<lllll mu III DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIHIIUIIHIII Illi lt> Hlllllllllll'i' tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiliiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiimiiftiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimmmiiiiiiiiiiimiimimmiiiiii^ McKinleys' Baby Chicks Canadian Approved — Purebred New Hampshire N.H. x L.S. Crossbreds Purebred Light Sussex N.H. x B.R. Crossbreds Purebred White Rock and our popular THREE WAY CROSS — W.R. x H.S. McKinley Farm & Hatchery Phone 697-r-ll Hensall illustrations she depicted ■of the scenic beauties of and also the course taken on some of her vacation Pictures showing the dress Undergoes Operation Susan Bridger, six - year - old daughter of Mr, and Mrs. E. F. Bridger, who has been in ’-St. Joseph’s Hospital since last July with a fractured hip, the result of a car accident on Main Street, underwent a hip operation last Thursday. The doctors have now put a cast on and hope that she can be brought home in weeks time. Teachers’ Meeting The Biddulph and North don Teachers’ Association their January meeting on Tues­ day; January 12 at the Separate School with Mrs. Conlin as hos­ tess. The guest speaker was the Inspector of- Separate Schools, Mr. J. F. Fdnlin, who gave a most helpful address on reading literature in senior grades, address was followed by a song and contests. Long-wearing IbxUr/ is the big feature this winter! That's Tex­ mode's big boon to your budget! See the beauty of TDx-made, cur­ rently In your favorite store. Feel the comfort — buy If — wherever you see the Tex-made sign. Canada lives better .. * with Tex-made! ___ _______ ____ who underwent an operation in Vic­ toria Hospital last Friday, is making satisfactory progress. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Earle, Of Woodstock, Spent Suhday With Mr. and Mrs. Wes Hodgins. Congratulations to Mr. Wil­ liam Cantelon, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cantelon, on his re­ cent promotion. Mr. Cantelon has been made supervisor of the Lohdon Life for the Bi’atitford and Wdodstocfc districts. He has bought a house in Brantford and Sxpbcts to leaves Woodstock the end of the month. The home of Mt*. Warren Fair­ less, born and raised in Lucan, but now of Stratford, was partly gutted by fire last Friday, Mrs. FairiOss, vTeturnlhg late from choir practice, notified smdke coming from the house. Her knocks on the front door rdused her husband who earried their four children, Linda 9, David 7, Nora 5 and George 3, to safety. , Mrs. G. Jameson Biddulph Native O. Haskett and Son, Lucan, had charge of the private funeral of Mrs. George Jameson, who passed away Tuesday, January 12. The service was conducted on Thursday by the Rev. G. C. Raymer with interment in Gran­ ton cemetery. Pallbearers were Fred Jameson, John Knox, Del­ mar Westman, Gordon Rathburn, Harold Wallis and Norman Rid­ dell. Mrs. Jameson was the former Ada Westman, daughter of the late James Westman and Sarah Pattison and was born on con­ cession 10, Biddulph. She was married 55 years ago and settled in Granton where she resided until her death. She was a mem­ ber of the United Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, James, of London, William, of Agincourt, Glen, of Granton; -two daughters, Mrs. Don Kelly, Long Island, and Mrs. Austin Hobbs, Granton, and two brothers, the Rev. James P< Westman, of Vancouver, and S, (Jeff) Westman, of Winnipeg. Mark Birthday Mr. and Mrs. William Brown­ lee and family at tended the ninety-seventh birthday celebra­ tion of Mts. William Brownlee, Sr., in Lambeth Lodge, Toronto, last Friday. Mrs. Brownlee, the former Jane Hodglns, was born on a farm just north bf Lucan and spbnt most of her married life bn a farm just sduth of ths village. Of ovet 700 patients in Lambeth Lodge, Mrs. Brownlee is the oldest. She is still In gobd health and her memory is splen­ did. Recently She patched two quilts for the lodge and at Christ­ mas she khlt two pail* bf sdx with intricate pattern, that even her daughter eould not figute out. She received 10 parcels from different T b t o n t 0 societies at Christmas, R.R. 1, Zurich, Ont. | There are immediate openings now for more men to train and fly as Air Crew Officers in the RCAF! R.C.A.F. Recruiting Unit, 343 Richmond Strcc,t LONDON, Ont. Phone 4-7314 & 4-7315 P/eoie mail to me, without obligal|onf fall particulars regarding r i i | rnun w me, »vnnuvr uoiigmmn; run parncviars regaraing r ’ cnrolmertf requirements arid openings now available in the WB FRFFDnM ! name(Piea««Prin»).............................................. ................ ■u,-' | (Surname) (Chriitian Name) j'STREEf ADDRESS........................................... .................. I I I I I J) did. it- so com. you.! Lon- lield The date of Holy Trinity try meeting has been changed from January 27 to Monday, January 25. ^iiiiimiiiiiihiiiiiiimiiiimitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiii*ii>^ Arena | Activities I By LEN GAUDETTE Our old rivals from Zurich, let by Fortier, Barash, Maisonville and Hesse, battle it out Friday night 'with our Irish Six at our arena. This is a must, so you fans better arrive early, as a sell-out may occur. Coach Fern Fillion hopes to be in the line-up. He’s had tough luck, cracking his ribs twice this Season, but I'm sure he’ll make up for lost time. See if I’m right! Eddie Rowett Leads Eddie ROwett 'is sure pacing the league in the scoring column. Three or four clubs are after his services for next season already, but he hasn’t said anything! Lucan Bantams Win Gary McFalls with two, Wally Damm, Terry and Cecil Hodgins with one apiece, led Lucan Ban­ tams with a 5-3 win over Exeter last week. Pee-Wee League Opens This Saturday morhiUg at 8:30 out Fee-Wee League opens when the Irish, in their white jerseys, match the Maple Leafs in blue. Our all-star sweaters are a smart Boston Bruin style. We still heed more tutal lads 19 years and .under! Sportsman Of The Week in a quiet way, this gentleman has helped behind the scenes, fin­ ancially as well as giving en­ couragement, trying to keep things together, and always on hand to lend assistance in any Way at the arena, Very few have I met of this nature, in all my wide travels, and I sincerely honor Mr. iKari O’Neil Us my Sportsman of the Weak! 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