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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1955-10-20, Page 9THE TIMES -ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 20, 1955 Lucan Personals Mrs. Chas. Windsor Mr. Fred Gibson and Mr. Ab Hawkins have returned from a hunting trip to To'bermclry, Mrs. Joe Murray, Mr. ,Bob Mur- ray, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Murray and family have returned from visiting relatives in Lansing Mich. Mrs. Alenza Abbott, Mrs, Ben Abbott, Mrs/Howard Cranston of London called on Lucan and Bid- dulph relatives last Tuesday. Mr, and Mrs. Mimi Culbert spent last week -end at their cot- tage Bear Wiarton and Galled on Mr. and ,Mfrs, Ivan Culbert at Ower} Sound and saw the new baby.They found the Culberts settled in their new home but the children down with whooping cough. 'Cathy Brownlee, small daugh- ter of L.A.C. and Mrs. William Brownlee of Centralia spent last week-erld with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Brownlee Sr. Mr, and Mrs. Austin Hodgins. announce the birth of a daughter, Anita Lucinda, Oct. 10, at St. Joseph's Hospital London, a sis- ter for Jacqueline. M,r. and Mrs. Cliff. Abbott spent Thanksgiving Day with the former's mother,. Mrs. A. Abbott of London. Install Officers For Explorers The Lucan-Clandeboye Explor- er group met on Monday evening in the United Church Sunday School room. Games and singing were led by Counsellor Iva Hodgins, with Counsellor Kae Haskett leading in worship, assisted by Explorer Marilyn Culbert. The new study book, "Sidewalk Kids", was in- troduced and the first chapter read. Mrs. Alex Young, acting W.M,S. fe sident, Installed the new of- ers with kind words • of en- couragement to both Explorers an their Co.un ..l se,ors Mrs. Young also provided a box of home-made candy as a special treat. During* the business meeting, all Explorers were urged to be present at the Youth Service at Holy Trinity when all groups of young people will parade to church. The London Police Department has been asked to present their film on "Safety" and the Ex- plorer group is sponsoring this on Monday evening, October 24, in the United Church The Explorers are invited to see the film "Wo -Ya -La" being presented by the W.M.S. in the church on Wed., Oct. 26 • 100 Choice Heifer Calves From Alberta For The Hensall Feeders Club will arrive around the end of the month. Any Boy Desiring A Calf Is Asked To Please Contact Their Township Director These Calves Can Be Taken In A Group. Of Four JACK KINSMAN, Pres. JIM McGREGOR, Sec. Weekend Specials ti • Fresh Picnic Shoulders 30¢ Per Lb. Cooked Ham 79¢ Per Lb. Side Bacon Off Piece 49¢ Per Lb. Minute Steaks 69¢ Per Lb. Meat Specials Grocery Specials Garden Patch Kernel Corn, Tins 2 for 27¢ Prem 35¢ Walnut, Pieces, 7 Oz. Pkg. 39¢ Campell's Tomato Soup, Tins Regular Duz Regular Vel • 3 for 35¢ 35¢ 33¢ m Al's Gr�ceteria And Meat Market HENSALL, ONT. PHONE 17 Lucan And District News Lucan Graduate Receives Honors Clayton Abbott, a graduate of the Lucan 'High School and son of the late Alonza Abbott and Mrs. Abbott had a great honor bestowed on him and his family recently when 600 citizens of Ta- ra and district ,net for a fare- well eocial evening, prior to his departure to Paris, Durin •his six year sojourn at Tara, not only was he- Manager of the Bank of Montreal but also president of the Board Of Trade, past president of the Rotary Club, treasurer of the Crippled Child- ren campaign, Member of the Youth Committee, treasurer of the Curling Club and president of the Horticultural Society. To show their appreciation of this great public spirit the Com- munity declared a half holiday as "Abbott Day" and at the even- ing gathering presented the child- ren with plastic wading pools, luggage cases, fishing rod and reel; with a clock, T.V. set and purse of money. The Rotary Club presented him with Rotary Cuff links also. Little Helpers' Party On' Friday afternoon, the Wo- man's Auxiliary of Holy Trinity Church sponsored its second Little Helpers' party. Twenty- eight adults and over 30 little people were present—the latter all rattling their penny boxes. Mrs. Jack Purdy led in games and marching and Mrs. R. Ham- ilton was at the piano. Before leaving, each child was presented With a gaily wrapped gift. The children's collection amounted to over $12.00. Children's Day Last Sunday being Children's Day and Youth Sunday; teachers and pupils of the Anglican Sun- day School attended the morn- ing service, leaving before the sermon for the junior congrega- tion in .the Parish Hall. At the evening service, Ex- plorers, C,G.I.T., Cubs and Scouts with their leaders attended in bodies while members of the A.Y.P.A. assisted in the service. .Miss Joan Murless and Tommy Tomes read the lessons. and Clare Paton and Tommy Tomes took up the collection. The junior choir led in the music. After the service, all young people were invited to the A.Y.- P.A. .Y:P.A. Fireside in the Parish Hall. Personal Items Mr. Sidney 'Smith of Toronto was a Thursday guest with Mrs." Helen Watson. Mrs. James Hodgins attended the funeral of Mrs. Lloyd McCaul of Yale last Wednesday. MT. PLEASANT . UNITED CHURCH ANNIVERSARY ' , SERVICE Sunday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. REV. GLEN EAGLE, CLIN'fON Guest Speaker Oyster Supper TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Followed By A Good Program Admission: Adults $1.25 Public School Children 05¢ SUPERIOR • STFOODORE Check This List Of Special Values At tt5g2 The Best Place To Shop After All Prices 'EffectiVe October 20, 21 and 22 . Garden Patch Whole Kernel CORN i'4• Oz, Tins 2 for 25C PANCAKE MIX, Aunt Jemima, 19¢ CORN SYRUP, Crown, 2 Lb. Tin 29¢ DOMESTIC SHORTENING .... 3 Lbs87¢ 1 Lb. 30¢ t FIVE ROSES FLOUR, 7 Lb. Bag 49¢ CHOCOLATE CHIPITS, Van Kirk 30¢ •SHOE POLISH, Nugget, All Shades 15¢ - FRUIT COCKTAIL, Apex, 15 Oz24¢ TIDE, 15¢ Off Pack, Giant Pkg. 62¢ Garden Patch Choice, Tender • PEAS 15 Oz. Tins 3 for 39c Pillsbury CAKE MIX . V2 Price sale 1 Orange, 1 White All For 49c , St. Williams JAM OR MARMALADE 6 Oz. Jar's 3 for 57C Robin HoodPArd PIE CRUST MIX 15¢ Off Deal 2Pkgs.51 C Robin Hood FRUIT CAKE MIX c 30 Oz. Pkg. 65c , Campbell's SOUPS Vegetable or Tomato 2 Tins 25c - ' DOG FOOD 216 Oz.for 23.Tlna c N J. H. Jones Groceries Phones: 32 and 752 `'Free Delivery " s • —..--- Recreation Report By STEVE STOREY. The Lucan Arena has turned into hive of activity these days as hockey clubs from various Western Ontario centres travel here for early season practice sessions. The opening of the hockey season also means time for the forming of t e. Lucan Rink Rats Club. Any bels who wish to belong to this select so- ciety should be at the arena on Saturday, October 22 at 10 a.m. for a short meeting. The Middlsex Hockey League announced that their big opening night will be staged on Lucan ice November 3, The ladies' Copper Tooling Class continues to progress favourably under the guidance of Miss Doris Weir and Mrs. Irving Gibson. At tine completion of this course ladies of the community will have the opportunity of en- rolling in a leathercraft course. Scouts Enjoy CampTrip 'Lucan Scouts and leaders spent a most enjoyable holiday week- end at Colpoy Bay leaving Lucan at 8.15 a.m, Sat. and returning at 9.30 p.m. Mon, 'Scoutmaster H.. W. Whyte, as- sistant scoutmaster Pat Crudge and troop leader, Jack Young were in charge. The "Eagle" patrol consisting of Keith Frost, leader, and John Armtage, second, and Joe Hod- gins, Paul Conlin and Barry Black competed with, "Rattle- snake" patrol consisting of John Conlin second (leader Allan Rea- dy absent) and John Smibert, Harvey Hayes, Terry C u l b e r t and David Whyte, the latter bringing home the "Honor Pat- rol Flag." Mrs. Harold Whyte was the adopted Scout Mother for the weekend. Three cars, driven by the Scout leaders and. Mr. Art Black, con- veyed the party to Colpoy Bay. Fine weather and sunny skies made it possible to sleep in tents and to eat all meals out of doors. Hikes in the daytime, sing -songs and story -telling in the evening, together with souvenir hunting in Wiarton stores on Saturday and church attendance on Sun- day were program features of the happy weekend. - On Sunday afternoon, Barry Black and David Whyte were welcomed into the Scouts from the Cub Pack. Some of the boys found a porcupine, but he was not in- terested in a close inspection. A wide variety of meals dis- appeared in quick order. Scout Apple Day In spite of a miserable, wet day, the Scout Apple Day last Saturday was a splendid success in Lucan, taking in over $125. The boys worked hard all day, selling all but one bushel of apples. Personal Items Miss Mary Tones and Mr. Lynn Sawyer were -holiday guests with Mrs. M. O. Smith at her tottage on Georgian Bay. On hanksgiving they attended the achie reunion at Mr. Neil 1Lachie's cottage, • where 31 mem- bers met for their annual get- together. Mr. Spencer A. Stanley, of To- ronto, was a weekend guest with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Goddard and his father, Mr. Alex Sceli, Mr. Alex McFarlane is spend- ing •two weeks in Shelbourne, the guest of Mr. Forbes McFarlane. Miss Jane Cunningham is spending a few days with Miss Hattie Hodgins. Miss June McWhinnie, London, was a weekend guest with Mr. and Mrs. Aljoe Culbert. Mr. and Mrs. Roy . Stanley were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Laidley, of Toron- to. Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Saw- yer, of Petrolia, were dinner guests with Mrs. M. O. Smith last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Walpole and Avis, of (Kincardine, were weekend guests with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Carling and family. Mr. Gordon Congram, of Luck - now, was a Sunday guest with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Westman. Mrs. McVey was a' guest of Mrs, M. Durham on Saturday. Mrs. Will Carroll, of Parkhill, spent last Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins. League Of Loyalty The League of Loyalty of Holy Trinity Church is off to a good start as 16 children have now at- tended five consecutive Sundays at church. The first five are new members. The others get their names on the Honour Roll—Bri- an Haskett, Ilelen Hodgins, Lar- ry Lewis, Philip Lewis, Brian Smith, Frank Hardy, Frank Egan, Pat Egan, Rose Wilkinson, Ar- thur Wilkinson, Philip Wagland, Joyee Wagland, Edna Ryan, Nancy Haskett, Hugh Elliott and Judy Haskett, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Godbolt, of Exeter. Mrs, Wes Revington was In (Detroit last Sunday and brought home Mrs. Fred Simpson who had been with her daughter, Mrs. William Walker, for seine Weeks after her operation. Mrs. Simpson Will spend a few days in Lucan before returning home. Mr. rind Mrs. Bob Coleman and Mrs. W. Dickins were Sunday guests of Mrs. jt. Dickins, of Ex- eter, and attended Thanksgiving services at Trivitt Memorial Church, Lucan too can report its un- seasonable news. Dahlias which were burned with the hot summer are now In full bloom. Raspeberies are bearing again. One couple had sufficient strawberries for a meal last week. Many Lucanites have roses in bloom. One gardiner has lettuce ready for use and late bean( fit to pick and more in bloom. Lawn mow- ers which had •a rest part of the summer are on duty again each week. Mr. and Mrs. P. O. King of Oakville and Miss Gladys King of Toronto were week -end guest with Mr, and Mrs. J. W. Smith. Mr. Arthur Black attended a new car showing at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, last week. News of Clandeboye By MRS. C. PATON Women's Institute "Hobbies, and how helpful they may be in filling the need for self-expression", was the subject of a talk given by Mrs. James Hall at the September meeting of the Clandeboye Women's Instit- ute. The speaker displayed a lovely tooled leather handbag, also a piece of copper tooling in the process of making. Mrs, Wilmer Scott was hostess and Mrs. Ernest Lewis presided. "What I enjoyed most at the Fair" brought a varied response to' the roll call, A peppy and in- structive paper on Community Activities and Public Relations was given by Mrs. Norman Hardy, convener, A donation of three dollars to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind was approved. Mar- jory Donaldson contributed a solo and Mrs. Kestle, a visitor, won the hostess' prize. Delegates to the London Area Convention will be Mrs. Ernest Lewis and Mrs. Wilmer Scott. Mrs. Elmer Cunningham Mrs. Elmer L. Cunningham, 45, of London, a public school teach- er for almost 16 years, died in Victoria Hospital on Thursday. She taught at Maple Lodge School, Calndeboye, for eight years prior to her marriage to Elmer Cunningham, of Clande- boye, in July, 1940. One daughter, Carole, of Lon- don, survives besides her hus- band, The body rested at the James •Carrothers and Son funeral home where service was conducted on Monday by the Rev. M. C. Robin- son, of St. George's Anglican Church. Interment was in St. James' Cemetery, Clandeboye. Dance In New Barn !,Mr. Maurice Spruytte held a barn dance in his new barn on Friday night with Ducharme's orchestra in attendance. About 200 attended. This new barn has been built to replace the one destroyed by fire when lightning struck in a freak storm in Sunday, July 31, with heavy rain falling in a width of about one and a half miles. Wins Upholstered Chair At a dance held in the Moores- ville Hall on Friday evening, a draw was held for an upholstered chair under the auspices of L.O.L. 493 Biddulph. The District Master of Bid- dulph District, Mr. Roy Hutchin- son, of Parkhill, drew the lucky ticket with Mrs. Harry Carroll's name. Sunday Services At the United Church; the morning service was conducted by Rev. Head of the Granton United Church. The minister, Rev. E. M. Cook, took the Thanksgiving service at Granton. At St. James' Church, the rec- tor, the Rev. J. F. Wagland, ob- serving Children's and Youth Sunday, spoke to the parents as well, of their duties of setting an example in church attendance and good home ' habits to he imitated by their children, that they may grow up to be good citizens.. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. John Whitmore have returned home from a two- month trip to England. They visit- ed relatives and friends there. Mr. Whitmore came here in 1910, Mrs. Whitmore in 1912. They re- port many changes since they left. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Downing, Karen 'and Joan, of Chatham, visited with Mrs. Downing's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Almer Hen- drie, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Flynn and Mr .and Mrs. R. L. Elliott, of Mitchell, visited on Sunday with the former's father, Mr. Thomas Flynn. Mr. J. H. Paton and Clare at- tended the forty-second Inter- national Plowing Match at Blytheswood, near Leamington, last week. Clare plowed in the tractor two -furrow class on Tues- day. Ile won third prize. Mrs. Alan Hill and infant daughter arrived home on Friday from South Huron Hospital, Ex- eter. The Putherbough Construction Co., of London, has finished put- ting asphalt shingles on the south side of the United Church. Mrs. George Simpson and daughters, Hazel and Helen, are spending a week with the for- mer's sister, Mrs. Donald Burns, of Highland Park, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Morley and ,Joan, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Dale anti Larry, of Stratford, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hodgins on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. stay Morrison (nee Pauline Paten), St. Marys, announce the gift 'of. a son on October 11, at St, Marys Hospit- al; a brother for handy. Childbirth Topic Of City Doctor Taking as his subject "Child birth is Basler now", Dr. Evan Shute of London delivered his .first Of a series of three lectures to a group of .members :and i friends in the auditorium of the'. Lucan Community Memorial Cen- tre last Wed, night, 'The Dr. enlarged on the high death rate in the past, due to u'sanitar•.x, crude, and pain- ful methods used, Many Pres- ent availed themselves of the op- portunity to submit written ques- tions which the Dr. answered at the close of his lecture. Mrs, Clarence Hardy, intro- duced the speaker and the presi- dent Mrs. Frank Hardy' moved a vote of thanks. Mrs. Eddie Butler accompanied her own solo on her piano ac- Gordian. The second lecture will be de- livered Wed, Oct. 19 and the third Nov. 2, oNyrr11N,1,1,11Aap.r!•;lvIUtamoi;owai ipasallooloko,1,aga:kal4afloAl AlgarANNA/MACLnN9ssm000soAM Anniversary Services Main Street United Church Sunday, October 23 11;00 a.Tn. and 1;30 ,p.m.. SOLOIST ---Mrs. J. H. McKnight, of Clinton QUARTETTE, 11;00 :a,ln,--'-"The Lord Is WaitingIn. 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