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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1957-12-19, Page 14op , 14 The. 'Tinrioi.Adyoc,t,, Decohiber ,. 1957 Lucas �1 a And District :News Phone .109 Lucan Correspondent: Miss Lina. Abbott Three Win $10 'Unusual Gi.fts!EliIah Harlton, 84 In Second Draw F Former Official W eature It was well Saturday was a' Elijah Harlton, 84, died suck,:mild day for, owing to the ina-1 Owing to the Christmas season denly in Granton Monday, Dee. bility to locate Reeve Lewis. rthe December meeting of the 9. He lay at rest in the C. Has - the seeond of the Business ltMen's.Lucan. W.I. was Held last Thurs- keit and Son funeral borne, Lu - draws was delayed. Finally Les ! .day). daY insteadsof spitodayof n lamuent Woodward, president of the • weather 19 members were pres- Lions Club, went ahead and sub-' est. The motto for the meeting $:ttuted for the reeve, - was "Let us strive to keep Christ Six names had to be drawn to in Christmas. Roll call was obtain the three $10 winners.. answered by a childhood mem- They were Ward Hodgins of cry of Christmas. can, until 2 p.m. Wednesday when the Rev. Thos, G. I•Iead of Granton assisted by Rev. A. E. Lloyd conducted funeral serv- ices, Interment was in .Granton United cemetery. Pallbearers were Percy Rod - gins, Nelson Hodgins, . Stanley Clandeboye, G. Mercer of Aliso White Gifts were presented for Jackson, Joe Bryan, WilmerCraig and Heber Davis of Saints- the "Save the Children Fund." Harlton and Kenneth Hodgins. bury. Those losing out through There was a display of novel Mr. 'Tarlton was a well-known absenteeism were Mrs. Man-, and original Christmas gifts. Bre cul h fanner, a member of ders, Steve Burlock and Frank Each member explained the his- 1 t P council and trees - Kelly, tory of her display. urer of Bidciulph Township for Three more $10 draws will be The president read the Christ- years. He also was a member Iof the Granton United Church, made beside the Nuway Motors rias story as written in the He retired from the farm and next Saturday at 3 p.m. and the Bible and Miss Una �Abbott read moved to Granton 18 years ago. final $100, as well a% several; a poem on Tiny Tim's "God iT1e is survived by his wife, other cash draws, on Tuesday, !.bless every one. the former Sarah Hodgins, twp Dec. 24. AIrs. Jack Steacy reported sons, Elmer of Blanshard Town - that $31.25 had been realized ship, Arthur of Biddulph Town - ii rs. Paul Crudge'front bones placed in stores, in'ship, one daughter (Hazel) Mrs. I aid of the Muscular DystrophyAlton Wallis, Blanchard Town- ' Association. � ship, also one brother T opBingoWinner Herbert I Mrs. C. H. George in her re- Harlton of Dashwood. Deep snow and a blustery ;port on the L.U.C.A.N. meeting, ' i didn'tsaid twoprizes night rove ar e of$15 and 0 h d preventgood1 g pP crowd attending the Lucan ions 'will be given to the two best R rovide R r i z e s Club second fowl bingo in the Christmas.. decorated houses, For Decorations' Stanley Hall last Wednesday the judging to be done Dec. 23. night. Mrs. Paul Crudge who had 1 She also asked for original ideas I The L,U.C.A.N. (Lucan United to turn down an invitation to for the Trade and Hobby Fair Community Association Nucleus) London owing to roads and to be held next May'and for as- has sent out notices to Lucan weather, not only won the first sistance in re -organizing Teen- residents 'offering $15 and $10 turkey but also a $7 "Share' town, t for the best outside Christmas the Wealth." I The president reported -on the decorations. The judging will be • Another lucky player was Mrs. i delay on the trash -cans ordered made Monday, Dec. 23. Roy Schlueter who won two last Spring. turkeys Other urce t l y winners It Ron Woodward, Reg Gledhill, ]tureen Hodgins, Clarence Has- ]fett, E. R. Pitt, Evan Hodgins, D.A. Ashworth and Miss Lina AbbotChicken winners were Mrs. ' • Arthur'Hodgins, Mrs. Bud Coop- er, Mrs. B. Nagle, Frank Hicks and Evan Hodgins, Three play- ers shared the $6 "Share the Wealth", Mrs. Arthur Hodgins, Mrs, O'Connor and Mrs, Robert Coughlin. Watch Clock and. Jewellery Repairs Over 36 Years' Experience Certified Member of Canadian Jewellers' Institute We Have An Excellent Stock Of 7* FINE DIAMONDS * WATCHES, CLOCKS * JEWELLERY, SILVER Ring Sizing Engraving Prompt Service .Albert G. Hess Zurich Ontario was voted to purchase a flag pole for the Community Centre and donate .$75 towards a new record player. Twice during the meeting the president led in Christmas carols with Mrs. Roy Hamilton at the piano, Ari amusing skit based on which names to discard from the last year's Christmas card list was presented by Mrs. Jack Steacy and Mrs, Harold Whyte. Mrs. Fred Thomson of the Pentecostal Holiness Church was the guest speaker taking as her theme, "The ' Treasures of the Snow."1 Mrs. Sheridan Ytevington was lunch convener and was assist- ed by Mrs. George Paul, Mrs. N. W. Wasnidge, Mrs. Will Has- kett and Mrs. Ira Carling. News Gets Lost In Yule Deluge One-half of the news from Lucan and district went astray in the mails this week and had not been received by the T -A at press time. If the news is found in time, it will be printed in the Christmas edition, which will be distributed Monday. "What 'would you say if I asked you to marry me?" "Nothing. I can't stalk and ]augh at the sam' time," t ahli lTia7/rli/rd/ AlgitJ't.T/*A:11c F ��y ������ ����`�i t t'f/ra t7/�a7La7/�a7la7ltTlrt7f Is Dad A Gift Problem? Here's a different .gift that will surprise and delight him. We've just r e c e i v e d these powerful, famous -name binoculars now in. big demand in Canada and the U.S. Carl Wetzlar Binoculars This Week In Thames Road By MRS. WILLIAM RHODE W.A. And W.M.S Meeting The Christmas meeting of the W.A. and W.M.S, was held in the church basement' with a fair attendance. Mrs. Archie Morgan and Mrs. Edwin Miller were the hostesses. The worship service was taken by Mrs, Donald Bray assisted by Mrs. Melvin Gardiner, Mrs. Edwin Miller and Mrs. Arnold Cann. A Christmas reading was given by Mrs. Donald Bray. Mrs, H,. C. Wilson gave an in- spiring Christmas message. Mrs. William Rohde was in charge of the program which consisted .of a vocal : duet by Mrs. Archie 'Morgan 'and Mrs. Wm. Cann, a story by Mrs. Mel- vin Gardiner and a reading by Mrs. Rohde. Attend Elimville Meeting Sixteen ladies of the W.A. and W.M.S. attended the Christmas meeting at Elimville on Friday afternoon. Mrs, W. H. Pike of Ilderton was the guest speaker. Mrs. John Selves recited "The Last Hymn" and Mrs. William Rohde played a piano solo. Christmas 'Concert The Sunday School Christmas concert was held on Thursday evening in the church basement with a good attendance. Mr. William Elford was chair- man for the program which consisted of Christmas numbers, violin .and piano selections, vio- lin and banjo selections, recita- tions, and an address by Rev. H. C. Wilson. F . "The Christmas Story" was enacted by four of the older classes. 'Santa . Claus arrived and gifts were distributed from a well decorated tree, Baby Band Party Mrs. Mac Hodgert and Mrs. Reg. Hodgert superintendents of the Baby Band, entertained the members and their mothers on Saturday afternoon in the church basement. Mrs. Mat Hodgert conducted the meeting. Mrs. Reg Hodgert read a story. There were ten members who passed through the white gate- way to be greeted by the Mis- ion Band superintendent, Mrs. onald Bernick, who welcomed them into Mission Band. Those ho graduated were Terry ohns, Teddy Kernick, Jack Maver, Judy Maver, Brian Mil- er, P a u:l Passmore, Glenn ohde, Dennis Rowe, Bruce impson, Douglas Webber. Mrs, Melvin Gardiner, :Baby Band superintendent in the the Presbytery, spoke 'a few words. Mr. Cliff Allen of Fullerton Showed several films . Personal Items Miss Judy Scheere of London is staying with her uncle and aettun.t, Mr. and Mrs., George Kel- 1- Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Jeffery visited on Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. John Rodd of Woodham. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jones, Larry and Linda of 1xeter spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Almer Passmore, Mrs. Donald Dees and Neil of Toronto Who have been visiting in tendon for a week spent Fri- day with Rev. Hugh and Mrs. Wilson, Miss Laurel Dees, who has been staying with her' grand« parents, returned to Toronto with her mother on Saturday, Brace Sitnpson is a patient 1n St. Joseph's Hospital, Lon don. Mr. and Mrs. tart Johnston,. Mr. and Mrs, Chester Merkley, of London, Mr. and Mrs, Car - Mart Cann; Mr. and Mrs. Wil - Ham Jeffery, of 1✓xeter, Mr. and Mrs Robert Cann were Satur- day evening guests with Mr. and Mrs William Cann. Mr, and Mrs. William Rohde,uglet, Glenn and Calvin: vis - d oil Sunday with Mr. and s. 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PHOTOGRAPHER do 4400101014114044:44hy�r,��,t mr� ►. � s� ti,_e �y �'r��ire>z A'it/�1�1 s sD",� {R'.4 � i : �ir�i. i stir Cre..diton Comments By MRS, JOSEPH WOODAL ' » Mrs. Riley Hell.ma.n Mrs. Riley Hallman, a for- mer resident of Stephen town, ahip, died at• her home in To- ronto on Thursday,. December 13. The former Elizabeth Ratz, she was. a daughter of :the late Senator, and Mrs, Valentine ltatz and was bern, and spent her childhood days near Shipka. She is survived by her hus- band of Toronto and a sister, Adeline Macdonald .of New Ham- burg. Funeral was held on Thurs- day and interment was in New Hamburg cemetery. Homemaking Clubs Crediton Crafty Cutters 4.11 Homemaking Club met on Sat- urday at the home of their lead- er, Mrs. Win. H. Smith. Roll call was answered :1py giving a reason "Why I chose my skirt material, its name and weave." Work was continued ,on skirts. Next meeting will be held in the Community Centre on Mon- day, December 30, when Miss Shirley Patterson will be in at- tendance, Crediton Cosy Colleens 4-H Homemaking Club met on Fri- day, Dec. 13, Roll call was answered by showing how to alter a pattern and material was discussed. Next meeting will be held on Monday, Dee. 30 when Miss Shirley Patterson will visit the club. Oestricher-Greenwood In a quiet ceremony at First Baptist church, Strathroy, on Saturday, December 7, William C: F. Oestrichcr, Crediton, - and Mrs, Arthur Greenwood, Strath- roy were married by Bev. John Waltho. They were attended by Mr, and Mrs, Robert Greenwood of Don Mills, Toronto. On their return front a short wedding- trip they will ,reside in creditor'. Christmas* Meetings L.A. And W.S-W.5.. Christmas meethtg.ef the L.A. and 'W.S.W.S. of the Evangelical Church was held with Mrs. Gor. don Rata in charge of devotions, Christmas carols were sung and and a playlet pertaii ing to Christmas, in the form of a TV screen, was given by Mrs. L, i.amport, Mrs, W. Haist, Mrs. W, Weber and. Mrs, Wnt. Me, Nee. The president presided for business, In preference to ex- change .of gifts, an offering was taken • to be sent to :Red Bird Mission. W.A. And W.M.S.. United Church Christmas meet, ing of the Woman's Association - and W.M.S. was led by vice •president Mrs. G. Zwicker. Many items; of business were taken care of and $50.00. was voted to M and M fund. Mrs, Wilfrid Mack spoke of the loss sustained during the past year in the removal by death of .three active members-- Mrs. Thos. Trevethick, Mrs, Bert Kestle and Mrs, F. Clark who had devoted many years of faithful service. She also re- viewed the back history of the W.M.S, and moved thanks to Mrs. Garfield Hill for excellent service in missionary work, which was unanimously approved by all present. Mrs. • Roy Schwartz led in a Christmas service of,* worship and the Christmas story was re- lated by. Mrs. S, King. Mrs. R. Finkbeiner played a piano solo and Carol Glanville song a carol solo accom a ie p n don her guitar. Gifts were exchanged - and mystery sisters identity re- vealed, Personal Items Mrs. E. 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