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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-03-25, Page 11Comments About Clandeboye By MRS. <0. J. PATON Hillcrest Forum Mr. and Mrs. Earl Atkinson were host and hostess on Monday evening when the forum met for the last meeting of the season. After the broadcast, three groups were formed to choose topics for next year’s discussions. Among them were: income tax and the farmer; can we farm on an eight-hour day and a 40-hour week; does our educational sys­ tem educate, and what has rural life to offer young people? Election of officers resulted as follQws: chairman, Earl Atkin­ son; secretary, Arthur Simpson, assistant, Gordon Banting, Mr. Banting was appointed a delegate to the farm forum meet­ ing in Toronto, April 7. Mr. and Mrs, Atkinson showed some pictures taken while on their trip to Florida. Clapturo Windsor Youths About noon, Thursday, March 18, three Windsor youths, Ed­ ward St. Dennis, 20, Bob Gra­ ham, 16, and” a juvenile were captured on the farm of Maurice Simpson three-quarters of a mile south of Clandeboye. Police were assisted by farmers in the hunt. The London, Huron and Bruce freight train was stopped by Mrs. Murdoch at the Clandeboye sta­ tion and searched.The^youths were driving a car owned by Duncan Findlay, of Windsor, who did not know it was stolen until told by police, after its ownership was checked by the police. The district and village exper­ ienced the excitement of road blocks, etc., like many other places we hear in the news. Family Honored On Thursday evening, Mr, Charles Tindall and family were honored with the presentation of gifts at the Lucan Memorial Centre. Miss Patricia Carter, on behalf of the friends and neigh­ bors of the community, Clande­ boye United Church and the T.O.O.F. Lodge, read an address expressing regret that the family were leaving and in appreciation of their help to the community and church were asked to accept the good wishes and gifts. THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 25, 1954 ^.eiTUEF? THAT OK HE WAS LISTENING WHEN GRAMPS WAS REAPING TO GRANDMA THAT STORY ABOUT A DINOSAUR. BONE SEING> UNEARTHED r—- < YESTERDAY// ‘‘Trouble never seems to come alone”, as the Wes Bevington household is finding out. this week. On Monday, Mrs. Beving­ ton, underwent an opration in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Fred, who met wjth a knee injury at a recent hockey game, is confined to his bed at the home of his sister, Mrs. Harry McNaughton, of Lon­ don. Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Beving­ ton’s mother, who was helping out, took the flu and is confined to her bed, and Mrs. Bevington’s sister, Mrs. w. Walker, has had to return to Detroit. However, one bright spot is that Mrs. Bev­ ington came through her opera­ tion successfully. Page 11 Decorators INTERIOR apd EXTERIOR Fre>p Estimating Prompt Service Herman Schran Corner Market and Beech PHONE 110-R LUCAN If You’re TIRED ALL THE TIME Everybody gets a bit run-down now and then, tired-out, heavy-headed, and maybe bothered by backaches. Perhaps nothing seriously wrong, just a temporary toxic condition caused by excess acids and wastes. That's the time to take Dodd’s Kidney Pills. Dodd’s stimulate the kidneys, and so help restore their normal action of removing excess acids and wastes. Then you feel better, sleep better, work better. Get Dodd's Kidney Pills now. Look for the blue box with the red band at all druggists. You can depend on Dodd’s, 52 Mr. T. Gilmour and Mr. Wil­ fred Dixon presented Mr. Tindall with a chair and table lamp; Miss Elizabeth Gilmour present­ ed Miss Audrey Tindall with a pair of boudoir lamps. The boys, Allen and Robert, received novel­ ty lamps from George Simpson and Clarence Carter. In replying, Mr, Tindall thank­ ed his many friends, then intro­ duced Mr. and Mrs. Joe Muinir, asking that they receive the same patronage he had receiveed seven years ago when he purchased the Mooresville General Store from Mr. and Mrs. Tom McVey. After the presentation, lunch was served and dancing was en­ joyed with the ' supplying, the Elect Officers The annual dulph District tion of officers was held Friday evening, The following officers were elected to office: P.W.M., Lloyd Hern; W.M., Roy Hutchin­ son; D,M., Orville Mellin; Chap., Harold Davis; recording secre­ tary, Herman Poine; F.S., Leon­ ard Smith; treasurer, Emerson Paton; lecturers, Peter Rowe and Peter Kent. Scarlet Chapter Three candidates were initiat­ ed into the Scarlet Chapter of the L.O.L. when 35 members attended. Brush Demonstration Mrs, Emily Tomes entertained for Mrs. J. Harrison's group of the Ladies Guild of St. James’ Church.’ Mrs, S. Hayter demon­ strated brushes and -conducted contests. Attends Funeral Mrs. J. H. Paton attended the funeral service on Saturday for Mrs. Alfaretta Bice. The service was taken by Dean R. C. Brown of St. Paul' Cathedral, in the George E. Logan funeral chapel, London. Mrs. Bice is survived by one daughter, Ola, at home; two sons, Ernie, of London, and Bill, O^j Marine City, Mich.; two sis­ ters, (Jennie) Mrs. C. Holland, of Ailsa Craig, and (Mary) Mrs. C. Carpenter, of Cleveland. Interment took place iu Wood­ land Cemetery. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Jack Manson spent the weekend with the lat­ ter’s mother, tylrs. Alvin Cunning­ ham. “Rythmn Dusters” music. meeting of Bid- L.O.L. with elec- Lucan’s public school children have bidden farewell to the An­ glican and United Church base­ ments, the Masonic Hall and arena where they carried on since fire destroyed their school on March 12, 1953. Though desks for Grades 5 and 6 did not arrive till Monday morning, most of the classes moved into the new school Mon­ day morning. After the strenuous work of the past year, it must have been with a sigh of relief and a feel­ ing of elation that the Board wit­ nessed the tqoving. As yet no date has been set for the official opening which will be a big event for parents, friends, staff pupils. and Mirs. M. Hodgins Named Counsellor Mrs. Murray Hodgins, who has been one of Lucan’s most capable and enthusiastic, workers in the church, Sunday School, W.I., Home and School, Explorers and Teen Town, has recently had a signal honor conferred on her by Miss Olive Sparling, Director of Children’s Work and Church Va­ cation Schools, Board of Christian Education of the United Church of Canada. She has been chosen one of 20 counsellors, across Canada, to at­ tend a National Experimental Camp of Juniors at “Five Oaks” near Paris, July 31 to August 14. As Mrs. Hodgins’ new position as counsellor will entail much work in the holding of “work shops” in this locality, it will ne­ cessitate the Lucan W.I. losing a most valuable secretary and the Home and School a most capable corresponding secretary. ± T S S s 2 S c L.S./M.F.T. CARS YY 1953 MONARCH SEDAN, automatic, radio, etc. .............................i............................. ☆ 1954 FORD RANCH WAGON, only 3,000 m. 2,595. ☆ 2,595. ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1952 FORD CONVERTIBLE, anything except kitchen sink ....................................................... 1952 CHEV BEL AIRE HARDTOP, a lovely sex wagon .................. 1953 1952 1953 1951 1951 1951 1950 1950 1950 1949 1949 METEOR SEDAN 1946 1950 1941 1940 FORD COACH, can’t be beat ........ FORD COACH, choice of 2 lovelies CONSUL SEDAN, only 7,000 miles . METEOR COACH, low mileage ....... NASH SEDAN, above average ........ METEOR COACH, see this one ....... FORD COACH ....... CHEV COACH ....... METEOR SEDAN .. MERCURY SEDAN 2,195. 1,750. 1,695. 1,550. 1,395. 1,350. 1,350. 1,295. Your choice* 1,050. . Your choice MONARCH COACH, lovely ................ PREFECT SEDAN, economical transp. CHEV FORD SEDAN, o.k................... COACH, above average TRUCKS 850. •695. 495. 395. 250. 3-TON DUMP, only 18,000 toiles 2,600FORD FORD 3-TON CHASSIS & CAB ........... GMC 4-TON TRACTOR ........ ................ GMC PICKUP .................................. Your CHEV 3-TON ................ choice FORD 1-TON EXPRESS, above average FORD 3-TON, real good ... DODGE 3-TON, good tires 1953 1952 1950 1952 1950 1949 1948 1949 1947 I.H.C. PICKUP, cared for like a baby TRACTORS 1,500 1,295 995 795 695 550 550 Personal Items Mr. Gerald Lewis is very in St. Joseph’s Hospital. An accident last fall and a two-month course in Niagara kept Herb Stretton off the Lucan hoc­ key lineup most of the winter but he arrived-home in time to great­ ly assist his team in defeating Electric Hazzards and winning the semi-final series of the W.O.- A.A. Intermediate “C” group. The hockey game at the arena probably added greatly to the number attending the St. Pat­ rick dance and card party in the auditorium last Wednesday which drew a large crowd. Mr. and Mrs. H, A. Mullins and family, of guests of Hodgins. Mr. and London, visited Mr._ ____ _ M. Hedden last Sunday. Mrs. H. E. Lankin was • guest of honor at a progressive euchre surprise party at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Reader, of Birr, Wednesday, March 17. Prizes for high score went to Mrs. Lloyd Bissell , and Mr. Jack Lankin; for low score to Mrs. Irene Coursey and Mr.’ Harry Lankin, and for lone hands, Mrs. Jack Lankin and Mr. Lloyd Bis­ sell. Don Middleton, of Granton, president of the Ontario Junior Farmers Association, was pre­ sented with a gift from the Edge­ wood Junior Farmers in apprecia­ tion of his work in making the club one of the best known in the county, on Thursday night at Medway School. Mr. and Mrs. .Tames Turner, of SaintsbUry, spent last Wednes­ day with Mrs. Irene Coursey and family. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kilmer, of Clandeboye, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Smith last Sun­ day, Heather Acheson, nitte-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Acheson, after winning a first in a solo group at the Kiwanis Music Festival a week ago, went back again this week to compete against winners much older. On Thursday she came third and on Friday, second, for the Hislop Trophy. Congratulations Heather. Miss Hattie Hodgins spent last weekend in Granton, the guest of her cousin, Mr. Alfred Hod­ gins. London, Mr. and Mrs. A. sick were Sunday Mrs. Henry G. Ford, of and Mrs. A. 1&47 1941 19 ? ? FORD* stepup transmission FORD, new motor .......................... I.H.C. I1'-14 on rubber (it Works) ..... 650. 450 295 Larry Snider Motors LIMITED “Your Ford Monarch ^Dealer” PHONE 624 EXETER Mr. H. Murlgss, contractor, has purchased the old Victoria Hotel from Mr. Earl Paton and plans to rebuild it into a dwelling. Mrs. Fred Simpson is ill at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Wes­ ley Bevington, Lucan. Mrs. Wes­ ley Revington is a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Londoii. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Hodgins and Mr. Eric Hodgihs spent Wed­ nesday evening with Mr, end Mrs. J. H. Paton. Mr, and Mrs. Ken Carter spent the weekend in Detroit with Mr. and Mrs. Ken McKor- nan. Mr, and Mrs. Andy Carter visited with Mr, and Mrs, Mac MoKernan in Windsor. Wl Ladies Hosts To Grandmothers Thirty-five members and nine visitors attended the grand­ mothers’ W.I. meeting in the United Church parlors Thursday evening, March 18, The president, Mrs. Warner McRoberts, presid­ ed. During the business session, it was decided to accept the in­ vitation of the Clandeboye W.I. to attend their “Short-Cuts to Cooking” demonstration at St. James’ Church on March 22, Mrs. J. B. Ready offered lier husband’s store as a depot to leave old cotton for “The Little Red Door”. The sum of $10 was again voted fox’ the “Save the Children Fund”. It was decided to sponsor Miss Marilyn Brown­ lee’s tap-dancing revue on May 14. Mrs. Harold Corbett. Mrs. Sheridan Revington and Miss Lina Abbott were named a no­ minating committee. Mjrs. John Bruce gave a resume of the two Shakespearean plays, “Measure for Measure” and “The Taming of the Shrew,” and members entered their names under the one they preferred to attend. Mrs. Ira Carling reported on the two dozen nightgowns, 10 pair of pyjamas and 17 knitted sets made for the Children's Aid. The grandmothers’ program was in charge of Mrs. T. A. Hod­ gins. Of the 22 grandmothers present, Mrs. George Young was the oldest, Mrs. Sheridan Reving­ ton, the youngest, Mrs. Frank Hardy had the most grandchild­ ren and Mrs. Wilbert Revington the most great grandchildren. Three poems, “Growing Old,” “Grandma's Home” and “The Quilt,” were read. Mrs. Wilbert Revington, who has celebrated her fifty-fith wedding annivers­ ary, gave an interesting account of her wedding day and honey­ moon. A display of antiques pro­ duced many articles over 100 years old. Mrs. George Young sang “When You and I Were Young Maggie,” and all the grandmothers joined in the chorus. *The Penny Sale proved amus­ ing and profitable, netting $11. Men’s Club The March meeting of the Lu­ can Men’s Club met in the United Church parlors last Wednesday with Group 3, headed by Mr. Dave*1 Park, in charge of program and refreshments. The guest speaker was Mr. J. B. West of Central Collegiate, London, who gave an illustrated address on his trip to the Holy Land where he spent five years on research work. Mr. Percy Vahey favoured with several solos. A sing-song of Irish songs was enjoyed by all present in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Personal Items The W.A. of the Lucan United Church assisted at the Sunday evening service. Mrs. Sheridan Bevington, the president, and Mrs. Cecil Bobb and Mrs. Edgar McFalls had charge of the devo­ tions. A choir of W.A. members provided special music. Mr. and Mrs. Art McLean and family, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Bev­ ington. Mr. McLean’s mother, Mrs. Fred McLean, lias made a wonderful recovery from her eye operation and is now able to read and write letters. Mrs. John Blair was guest of honor at a surprise birthday bridge party at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Nichol, of Calgary, Alta. Their many Lucan friends will be glad to know Mr. and Mrs. Blair are much im­ proved in health and enjoying life in Calgary where their son-in-law is still working. Mr. Walker McVey is again laid up with a.nother sick spell. Mrs. M, O. Smith spent the past two weeks in Kitchener, the guest of her toothers, Jack and Neil, and sister, Edith. While there she was receptionist for the Paul-Ford Studio, while the own­ ers were holidaying in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Colemah celebrated the former’s birthday with their daughter, Mrs. W. W. Garrett, aiid family. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Earl At­ kinson and Mrs. Richard Dickins. Mfr. and Mrs. Eldon of SheddeU, spent last with Mrs. Will Dickins. Mfr. and Mrs. Gordon_ ______ family, of London, have moved into the upper apartment of the home of Mfr. E. F. Bridger on Beech Street, Mfrs. Eldon Hodgson, ‘who suf­ fered a heart attack recently, fa able to be out again. Holy Trinity Junior Choir had charge of the music Sunday eve­ ning and sang tho anthem, “Fa­ ther, At Thy Throne We Bow”, Caldwell, Thursday Ryan arid Hold Investiture For Five Scouts In spite of wintry weather, the Lucan Scouts and leaders had a hike and “supper out” last Sun­ day afternoon and also an in­ vestiture service for John Conlin, Allan Ready, Jack Young, Keith Frost and Allan Finley. The service was conducted by the leaders, Harold Whyte and Charles Corbett, who in turn re­ affirmed their promises to George Paul, who represented the Group Committee of the Lucan Lions Club. Arena Officials Meet In Lucan Members of the Ontario Arenas Association met in Lucan Arena Sunday for their monthly meet­ ing. Topics discussed included jun­ ior hockey, ice time, hockey sticks, equipment, and referees’ fees. Six members of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, includ­ ing President Mike Weichel of Elmira (one of the “Happy Cou­ sins”) were guests. Eddie Sargent, of Owen Sound, editor of the Arena magazine, was among the guests. President Wes Allsopp, of Bar­ rie, conducted the meeting. Sec­ retary-treasurer of the Association is James B. McCormick, of Kings­ ton. The 100 guests who enjoyed a turkey diuner came from as far away as Owen Sound, Orillia, Welland, Kingston and Sarnia. Mr. Fred Dobbs, warden of Middlesex, greeted the delegates. Conduct Services For Young Girl Barbara Jean Lockyer, only child of James and Bernice Lock­ yer, Market Street, Lucan, and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Lockyer, of Cainlachie, passed away very suddenly Thurs­ day evening, March 18, in her sixth year. Bhe lay at rest in the C. Has­ kett & Son Funeral Home where the Rev. E. M. Cook of the Lu­ can United Church officiated at a service at 8 p.m. Saturday. On Sunday she was taken to McKay & White Funeral Home, Wyom­ ing, where funeral services were held on Monday, March 22, at 2:30 p.m. Interment was in the Wyoming Cemetery. Pallbearers were four little boys, Pat Egan and Johnny Ar­ mitage from Lucan and two cou­ sins from Cainlachie. Eight little girls- were flower bearers: Nancy Haskett, Ann George and Cheryl Thompson from Lucan and five little girls from Camlachie. Barbara Jean, who would have been six years old next month, intended starting school in Sep­ tember. She was a member of the kindergarten class of the United Church and a great favorite of her little friends. Try Floral Art The Lucan and Clandeboye Ex­ plorers experimented with the art of flower-making at their Expedi­ tion Friday evening, March 19. The results were most encourag­ ing and are to be used as a background for the the “Bunny Tea” on Tuesday, April 20. Counsellor Elva Young con­ ducted the initiation ceremony for two more members from Clandeboye, Rosemary Hall and Nancy Scott. Presentation o f Achievement Stars was made to the following Explorers: Marie Whitehead, Mae Cobleigh, Marilyn Culbert, Ilene Donaldson, Irma Thomson, Eliza­ beth Parkinson and Donna Blake. The worship service was taken by Elizabeth Parkinson ahd Mae Cobleight. It was decided to return to tho .former night of meeting, Monday, the next Expedition to be held on Match 29. Tickets fto the “Bunny Tea” were distributed and, following a games period, the Expedition closed with the Explorer Prayer and Taps. , tea table at Film Night Mrs. Myron Culbcrt’s group of the United church W.A., spon­ sored a film night at the church parlors last Monday night. Pic­ tures on Argentina, Scotland and bird and animal life wore shown, in addition were solos by Mar­ lene and Gary Revington and Heather Acheson, readings by Ward Hodgins and Beverley But­ ler and an Instrumental by Beth Watson. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Lorne McFalls, of St. Thomas, and Mr. Alf Die­ kins, of London, were Wednes­ day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coleman. Mrs. E. L. Gibson, Mrs, Frank Taylor and Mrs. Zurbrigg, of Exeter, were Wednesday guests of Miss Hattie Hodgins, Mrs. Harry Atkinson, London, spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Corbett. Mrs. R. Wenger, son Bob, and two friends, of Mildmay, called on Mr .and Mrs. T. A. on Friday on their way d6n. Mr, Roy Pitt, son Mrs, E. R. Pitt, left day for Peoria, Ill,, of pure-bred swine. Mr. and Mrs. V. on Tuesday evening attended a pleasant gathering of friends at the home of Mr. William North­ grave and Miss Northgrave on Con, 4, McGillivray, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Atkinson, Mrs. Charles Powers and Mrs. Wes Atkinson have returned home from to Florida. Mr. Ken moved to has opened up a radio and tele­ vision repair shop in the store vacated by Ron Westman. If the wind keeps knocking down •aerials, he and his assistant, John Besiquin, will be kept busy. Miss Joan McLean has return­ ed to Queen’s University, King­ ston, after spending the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McLean. Rev. J. F. Wagland, Messrs, Harvey Hodgins and Don Bant­ ing, three members of Holy Trinity Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen, accepted the invita­ tion to attend a Brotherhood meeting in Centralia Last Monday evening. The guest speaker, Ex­ eter’s new Knox, gave .a most interesting address on England. PO 1 James R. Whyte, son of Mr. and Mrs, Harold Whyte, of Lucan, has landed in Halifax after his third tour of duty to Korea. His ship, The Huron, has now completely circled the globe. The members “of the Jr. A.Y.- P.A. had corporate communion at 8 a.m. last Sunday in Holy Trinity Church and with a few adult members, enjoyed a break­ fast in the basement following the service. Mr. Harold Whyte, of Lucan, showed two interesting films of hydro development at the Farm Forum United ning. Mrs. daying daughter, Mrs. J. B. Ready and family, before returning to her home in Durham. Hodgins to Lon- Mr. and Wednes- of on with a load G. Banting a very enjoyable trip Beattie, who recently Lucan from London, with LUCAN’S FIGURE SKATING CLUB when they present their Ice Review, featuring also out­ side talent from Woodstock, Ingersoll and Windsor —- PLUS 50 boys and girls from Lucan and district and comedian numbers by Len Gaudette and local boys I Friday, March 26 8.30 p.m Lucan Arena Admission: Adults 750 Children 350 Logs Wanted Any Species of Wood, Especially Basswood, Hard Maple, Rock Elm and Oak Also Pieces of Bush Timber Contract Barley See Our Contracts Before You Decide Where You Sign Up Limited Number of Acres All Kind's Excellent Quality held in the Clandeboye Church last Monday eve- Bell, who has been holi- in Florida, is visiting her the Cathedrals of Erwin Scott PHONE: Office 63, Res. 110 rector, Rev. N.D. ^a«- Maclean’s Magazine Correction Mr. Tom Flynn (not Coursey) has opened up a barber shop in the store at the front of the house recently vacated by Mrs. J. B. Armitage. 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