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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1955-11-10, Page 11THE TIMES-ADVQCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 10, 1955 Social And Personal Items Mr .and Mrs. Arthur Abbott ©pent last weekend in Tillsonburg and attended; the funeral of the latter’s grandfather, Mr. George Cook, who passed away on Wed­ nesday and was buried Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Scott were guests of honour at a social evening in the Lucan Community Centre last Friday evening. They were presented '■with a purse of money, Mr. Charles Coughlin made the presentation and Mr. Glen Prout read the address. The evening was spent in dancing. Mr, Don Banting, Mrs. Kay Egan; Frank and Pat spent last Sunday in Port Huron and Rich­ mond, guests of Dr. and Mrs. Ken Banting and MYs. Oswald Bant­ ing, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Culbert and family, of Thorndale, were week­ end guests with Mr. and Mrs. Myron Culbert. Mr. Grant Hawkshaw, of St. Catharines, spent a few days last weekend with his mother, Mrs. ■C. W, Hawkshaw, and sister, Mrs. Roy Hodgins and Mr. Hodgins. November 10 Our First Anniversary Help Us Celebrate PRIZE to be drawn on November 17 Chatelaine Beauty Shop 113 Main St. Phone 895-W Open Saturday Morning and Evenings 'Guests attending the fifth, birthday celebration of Marilyn Hearn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hearn, were Mr. Janies Brown and Jack, of Motherwell, and Mr. and Mrs. John Parsons, of Chatham. Thursday afternoon, the Cubs made a successful basket collec­ tion in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hodgins, of Chicago, are holidaying with Mr. and Mrs, T. A. Hodgins. The Latdies Auxiliary Canad­ ian Legion Branch 540 held their annual bazaar and bake sale in the Ivan Culbert store on Satur­ day. The winners of the mystery parcels were Mrs. Lois Brintnell, of Clandeboye, and Mr. Harper Appleton, of London. Mr. Lynn Sawyer, who for nearly two years has been work­ ing with the Lucan Hydro, left Thursday for Petrolia. Mrs. Wilmer Jones and Wendy, of Kippen, were Wednesday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Irving Gibson. Mrs. G. Patrick of Toronto is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Mel Culbert and family. Lncan-Clandeboye Explorers The Lucan-Clandeboye Explor­ ers met on Monday evening in the United Church Sunday School room. Projects were started in con­ nection with the Study Book "Sidewalk kids”, and a chapter reviewed. Achievement Stars were pre­ sented to practically all the Ex­ plorers, and one new member *was welcomed, Mary Mathers, 'The Worship Service was taken >by Counsellor Kae Haskett. ? ■Owing to the fact that so 'many of the Explorers desire, to take figure skating, and as that class is on Monday evening, it was decided to change the night of meeting to Wednesday. Lucan And District News News of from our com- When you care enough to send the very best Choose , plete selection of Coutts Hallmark Boxed Assort­ ments of Christmas Cards. You’ll find religious cards , . . cards by such famous. artists as Panabaker, Moses, Rockwell and others... family and couple cards.. . . trad tional and modern designs . . cards to please every taste . every budget,, in convenient boxed assortments. Choose now while our outstand: ing selection is complete. ‘Xllie dExefer'Bimes-Aiivocafe Phone 770 Exeter SUPERIOR Medical Lecture Tells Of Progress Dr. Evan Shute of London de­ livered the last of a series of three lectures sponsored by the W.I., in the Anglican Parish Hall last Wednesday evening, Speaking on ’‘Doctors Old and New”, Dr, Shute enlarged on the the great strides made in the medical profession sanitation, anesthetics, operations, etc. — since the horse and buggy days. He warned all present to be most careful in the choice of a doctor and to always choose one with character and ability rather than one living in the largest house. „ He ended by saying te never, under any circumstances, when making a choice to just take the advice of anyone. During intermission, when questions were being prepared, Howard Kew, organist of the United Church, played an instru­ mental. A number of budgies in • a cage on the piano, loaned by Mrs. Howard Currie, caused much amusement when they attempted to drown out the music. The president, Mrs. Frank Hardy, presided at the meeting, Personal Items Mrs. William Haskett, Mrs. ■Clarence Haskett and Billy spent last Wednesday guests of Mr. and Cook and family. Elgin and Marion pleased to announce of a son, David James, November 1 at Victoria Hospital; a brother for Kimberly. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McFalls, Exeter, were Wednesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McFalls. Mr. and Mrs\ John Bowen and family, who have been living in Mrs. H. Hensen’s house, have moved into the apartment above the Shamrock Garden Restaur­ ant. Recreation Report By STEVE STOREY Last Thursday nite the per Tooling course, sponsored by the Lucan Recreation Council, came to a conclusion with a tea beld in the’ hall of the community centre. The forty ladies all com- pleted their tooling under the capable supervision of Miss Doris Weir and Mrs. Irving Gibson. Mrs. Nicholson attended the tea and gave the ladiesy a short talk on the next course which will open November 17 th. at tjie arena. The finished product will be a tooled bill fold. Cop- Haskett, Mrs. in Brantford, Mrs. Lloyd Hedden are the arrival The Story In Saintsbury By MRS. H. DAVIS Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Latta spent last weekend visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Irving Latta of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Flannigan of Hamilton and Mrs. Dorothy Revington of Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Noyes of Denfield spent Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Barker. Mr. and Mrs. F. Squire of Pros­ pect were Sunday evening guests with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickins. Mr. and Mrs. Heber Davis en­ tertained their family and Mrs. R. Dickins of Exeter on Wed­ nesday evening. Miss Almarie Davis oP London was celebrating het birthday. Mr. and Mrs. B. Latta and Jim­ my of Arva were weekend guests with Mr.* and Mrs. Harvey Latta. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carroll, Mr. Hugh Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. M. McDonald, Mr. and Mr. Jack. Dickins and Mrs. W. J. Dickins of Lucan attended the funeral of the late Albert Carroll of Wind­ sor on Thursday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. H. Latta and Mr. and Mrs. E. Greenlee were con­ venors for a social evening held in the parish hall at St. Patrick Church on Friday evening. i Mr. and Mrs. James Stelzer of Jackson, Michigan, spent several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Atkinson recently and were Saturday evening guests with Mr. and Mrs. Heber Davis and Mrs. F. Davis. UC Association Hears Indonesian The Women’s Association of Lucan United Church met on Wednesday afternoon in the church parlour with Mrs. C. E. George presiding, The Presbytery Supper to be served by two groups of the W.A. has been postponed until Tues­ day, November 22. The W.A. membership agreed to assist in the purchase of a new projector for the use of all groups in the church. The communion table stand is to be covered with the same carpeting used ih the aisles in order to give a more finished look to the alter. Mrs. Eldon Young, group con­ vener, led in worship, assisted by Mrs. Wilbert Stanley. Mrs. Young introduced the 'guest speaker, Mrs. Rudy Engel, who was born and. lived inost of her life in Indonesia. Mrs, Engel spoke of the topography, climate, archi­ tecture, schooling, etc. in \ Indon­ esia and showed many interest-1 ing articles and pictures. Mrs. Sheridan Revington re-1 ported on a recent W.A. Area' 'Conference held in Ailsa Craig. Easter In November Last Thursday, with snow flakes6 in the air, Mrs. W. T. Amos went out to her garden and brought in her Easter lily which, was out in bloom. She also brought in a large handful of ripe raspberries. Elected Chairman At a meeting last week at Aylmer to set up an Area Tree Farm Board, Harold Corbett, of Lucan,, was chosen chairman of a four-member board. The board will encourage tree farms in counties bordering Lake Erie and also in Lambton and Middlesex. Remove Landmark Destroyed By Fire Another of Lucan’s old land­ marks has disappeared, C. Hod­ gins, wreckers, of London, have removed the gutted walls of Dr, C. H. George’© offices and dwell­ ing which were partially destroy­ ed in Lucan's recent fire, Between GO and 7Q years ago, Frank Downing moved a frame building from the lot where Mrs. J, Jackson now lives, bricked it and remodelled it into a butcher* shop and dwelling. On his moving to the West, it passed into the hands of Jack Coursey, O. Mc­ Combs and C. E. Zurbrigg. For years Mr. Zurbrigg ran a jewelry store and optical department be­ fore moving to Exeter. The Last owner was Dr. C. H. George who renovated the build­ ing into his modern medical of­ fices and dwelling. Remembrance Day Service Plans are being completed for the annual Remembrance Day service to be held at the Com­ munity Centre Friday, November 11, Members of Canadian Legion " ’ and Auxiliary, Cubs, possibly Explorers will parade from the Local clergy will of the service. Branch 540 ■Scouts and and C.G.I.T. post office, have charge Personal Items Mrs. Charles Windsor received word Sunday night of the sudden death of her brother-in-law, Mr. Ralph Loney, of Cass City, who passed away in his car. Fortun­ ately, his daughter was driving at the time. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Brock and family, of Thorndale; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Godbolt and Mrs. George Godbolt, of Mitchell, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Abbott. Mr. Dick McPherson of the Lucan Hydro has been transfer­ red to Alliston. At present he is on vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Dow Wilson, of Lucan, were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Don Abbott. Mr. and Mrs. A. *M. Hedden visited with Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Ford of London last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moon and Melody, of London, were Thurs- Mrs. Mrs. Let Us All Observe Remembrance Day In A Fitting Manner Clandeboye By MRS. O. PATON Chiselhurst UC Groups Elect Officers For 1956 Birds Win Again .At the London Cage Bird As­ sociation annual show staged at the Oddfellows' Temple, London, November x4 and 5, Mrs. W. J. Frost and her daughter, Mrs. Howard Currie, exhibited 10 canaries. They won eight prizes consisting of the best gloster in the show, five other firsts, one (third and one second. They also exhibited 10 budgies, winning eight prizes consisting of four firsts, two seconds and 29c29c 2-*, 39c 25c 39c 35c79c 49c PREM Luncheon Meat 12 Oz. Tins 1 Lb. Bag %-Lb. Bag PEANUT BUTTER Ellmarr, 16 Oz Jars, Each . TOILET TISSUE White Swan, Lg. Rolls TOMATO CATSUP Aylmer, 11 Oz. Bottles ., FIVE ROSES FLOUR 7 Lb. Bags, Each .......... Bed rose COFFEE CHOCOLATE DROPS McCormick’s, Assorted, 14 Oz. Cello Bags APPLE SAUCE Lennox, 20 Oz. Tins GOLDEN DEW MARGARINE 1 Lb. Pkgs., Each ................... .............. SALADA TEA BAGS Pkgs, of 60, Each ........ 2“ for WHOLE KERNEL CORN 3 Garden Patch, Choice, 14 OZ. .. for BREAKFAST CLUB JAM, 24 Oz. Strawberry ..... 36c, Raspberry ........ 33c Prices Effective November 10 and 12 ■ Phones: 32 and 752 NORTHERN SPY APPLES Bushel ...... $2.45 Half-Bushel $1.25 5 Lbs 350 $1.05 . 550 Free Delivery __ ____ __ two thirds. Mrs. Frdst and Mrs. Cur­ rie have a large number of birds at present, many of which they hope to sell as Christmas gifts. X United Church News Dr. Wallace Crawford, of Lam­ beth, a retired missionary, was the guest speaker at the Lay­ man's service of . Lucan United ■Church. Mr. Reg Gledhill, presi­ dent of the Men’s Club, was the leader, Mrs. Alex Young, presi­ dent of the—W.M.S., read the Scripture Lesson. Dr.' Crawford spoke on the theme "Which Way Are We Heading?’’. After the service the members of the W.A. served lunch to those .taking part in the Every Member Canvass in the afternoon. During the service three babies were baptized, Thomas Ivan Hearn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hearn; Barry Alexander Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Young, and Leslie Roy Sherwood, son of Mr. and Frs. William Sherwood. Professor Rowe of Huron Col­ lege had charge of both services at Holy Trinity Church last Sun­ day. \day guests with Mr. and ' Murray Abbott and Mr. and Cliff Abbott. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Clark Ross and Miss Edna Alexander of , St. Marys were Sunday guests with Mrs. Warner McRobers. Mrs. Cap Howard was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital last Mon­ day. Harold Frost, who underwent a wrist operation in St. Joseph’s Hospital, wa§ able to get home last Wednesday and is now back tbi school again. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Murdy and family were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hockey, of Ex­ eter. Mrs. Irving Gibson, of Lucan, and Mrs. Lome Gettner, Dash­ wood ,spent last Tuesday in Sarnia, the guests of the latter’s sister. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Garrett attended the Ontario Federation of Agriculture meetings in To­ ronto last week. The former at­ tended on Monday and the latter on Tuesday. The 36 members of the copper- tooling class have completed their course. The directors, Mrs. Irving Gibson and Miss Doris Weir, will open a new.class in the Parkhill High School on Thursday. Out-of-town guests at Mrs. W i 11 i a in AylestOck’s birthday celebration, Friday, November 4, were Rev. A. Aylestock, Mr. and Mrs. -Philip Shadd, Mr. and Robert Timbers, all of North ton. At the morning service in Trinity Church, banns were for the first time for Frank Lynn Sawyer, of Lucan, and Mary Tomes, of ding will 19. Mr. and family, of day guests Fairless and Vivian. 'Mr. M. O. Smith arrived home on vacation last Friday. For the past seix months he has been wiring 13 microwave towers from Sydney, Cape Breton Island, to Calais, Maine. and Mrs. Bux- Holy read of Lucan, ’ Clandeboye. The wed- take place November Mrs. Douglas King and Harriston, were Sun- with Mrs. Annie 'niiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiuiiiihuiiiiiiiiiHiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiunuimitiiuiiiuiititittiiininiuHiiiiiuiiiitf, James Street United Church Anniversary Services Sunday, November 13 Guest Speaker: REV. C. D. DANIEL, OF HENSALL ■SUNDAY SCHOOL10:00 A.M.- 11:00 A.M.—MORNING WORSHIP , 1 Sermon Subject: “Some Things Angels Can’t Do” | Anthem By The Choir | Soloist: Clarke Wilson of London | 7:00 P.M.—-EVENING WORSHIP I Rev. C. D. Daniel, of Hensall | Sermon Subject: “The Church and Faithfulness” | Anthems By The Junior Choir | Instrumentals by Cameron Wadsworth of Ailsa Craig | ■ Mr. Gordon Koch at the piano will accompany Mr. | Wein on the organ at both services. | A WARM WELCOME IS EXTENDED TO ALL j personal Items Miss Joan Murless left on Mon­ day by train for Calgary, Thence by motor to Abbottsford, Fraser Valley, British Columbia where she will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R, Wallace for two weeks. Mrs. John Houston of St. Cath­ erines is visiting with her parents ,Mr, and Mrs. L. A. Kilmer. Miss Mary Northgrave Is- spen­ ding some time with her sister and brother, Miss Aggie and Mr. Wm. Northgrave before she takes up residence in her home in Lucan. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Simpson spent Monday in Sarnia. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paton and Clare visited with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Powe, Exeter following the restoration and dedication service at Trivitt Memorial, Church. Mrs. Susan McWilliams and Mrs. Mabel Tilley of Leamington attended* the funeral of their brother, Robert Cunningham on Wednesday. , Mrs. Emily Tomes, Tommy, Gwenneth and Mary Tomes also Mr. Franklin Sawyer were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Maines of Dorchester Sunday evening. ' Laymans .Sunday At the United Church on Sun­ day Dr. Crawford, M.D. a retired layman of Lambeth, who spent many years in China was guest speaker. Assisting were Arthur Simpson who read scripture, and Mr. Rea Neil. •At St, James Church on Sun­ day the seryice was taken by Dr, J. Rowe, teacher of history at Huron College, London. Later he was a dinner guest of Mr; and Mrs. Karl O’Neil. Mrs, Wm. Darling had an oper­ ation at Victoria Hospital on Wednesday. ■Mr. Bill Aikins has purchased a barn from Mrs. Eva Allison and is dismantling it. He plans to rebuilt it to replace, the one lost by fire a short time ago. Robert Cunningham There passed away at his late residence in McGillivray Town­ ship, Robert Cunningham, at the age of 76 years. As a youth he attended Marrs School, No. 4, McGillivray. In 1916 he married Mary Eva Mit­ chell and they farmed Lot 22, Concession 9 since then. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, Ailsa Craig. Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Clarence, R.R. 2 Ailsa Craig, and Arnold, R,H. 1 Lucan, and one daughter (Sylvia) Mrs. Lawrence Bell, of Hamilton; also one brother, Ben, of London, and two sisters, Mrs. Susan McWil­ liams and Mrs. Mabel Tilley, of Leamington. The funeral service was con­ ducted on Wednesday from the Murdy funeral home, Lucan, with Rev. A. A. Nield, of Ailsa Craig, officiating. Interment was in Ex­ eter cemetery. • The pallbearers were Thomas Lee, Lucan; Byron Jackson, of Strafhroy; Roy Glenn, W. M. Northgrave, Jack Harrison and Russell Blake. Rev. C. D. Daniel conducted the election of officers at the annual meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society and Women’s Association of Chiselhurst United Church on Tuesday afternoon. Officers elected were: W.M.S. —•Past president, Mrs. T, Brint­ nell; president, Mrs. Earl Kins­ man; vice-presidents, Mrs. Cal Hillcrest Farm Forum The first meeting of the fall series was held on Monday eve­ ning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Wasnidge, Lucan, with Gordon Banting, of Lucan,/ as secretary. Rea Neil led in the discussion. Five fires were nujabered with­ in a radius of 10 miles within the year. To prevent fires, forum mem­ bers thought electric wiring should be inspected at in tervals and also lightning rods. A good fire extinguisher should be close at hand and also a water supply. They agreed that some agree­ ment should be made with the nearest town and municipal council that fire equipment might be available to farmers. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Banting when the topic will be "Is Local Government Effective?”. the Mr. the Horton, Mrs. r. Boyce, Mrs. Ben Stoneman; secretary, Mrs. Wil* Ham Brintnell, assistant, Mrs. B* Chap pel; treasurer, Mrs. 0. Cole* pianist, Mrs. Ross, ass'L,man.Mrs. Rl Kinsman. Stewardship, Mrs. R. McDou-* aid; Missionary Monthly. Mrs. E. Treffrey; literature and press, Mrs. P. Harris; citizenship, Mrs* R. Brock; Associate Helpers, Mrs, J, Ferguson; supply, Mrs. S, Roobol. Flower and friendship, Mrs, R» Taylor, convener, Mrs. Lloyd Ferguson, Mrs. Bert Wren, Mrs, Campbell Eyre, Mrs. W- R. Kins* man, Mrs, Ed Dick; Mission Band superintendent, Mrs, R, Boyce, assistant, Mrs. Ed Taylor; ad* visory committee, Mrs. Cal Hor­ ton, Mrs, Alf Ross, Mrs. Bep. Stoneman; Baby Band superin­ tendent, Mrs. J, Glenn, assistant, Mrs. B. Stoneman. W.A.-—Past president, Mrs. P. Harris; president, Mrs, Jack Brintnell; vice-presidents, Mrs. A. Ross, Mrs. R. Taylor, Jr., Mrs. Harold Parker ;z secretary-treas­ urer, Mrs. T, Brintnell; commun­ ion committee, Mrs. R. Taylor, Jr„ Mrs. P. Harris. At the W.A, meeting,- conduct­ ed by President Mrs. P, Harris, members discussed plans for a quilting to be held in the church Tuesday, November* 15 and a pot luck dinner. Weekend Specials Grocery Specials Seedless Raisins, 2 Lb. Pkg............. Granulated Sugar ............................ Aylmer Peas, 20 Oz. Tins............... Aylmer Cream Corn, 20 Oz. Tins . Sunkist Oranges, Size 288 ......... . Pink Salmon, 1 Lb. Tin................... Meat Specials Boneless Dinner Ham Smoked Side Bacon ... Bologna .................. Leg Of Lamb ...... . 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