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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1959-12-23, Page 16Pape 16 December 23, 1959 Lucan and°distrlct news Hq n.uNUI! g14Y.MUMk,gYlrri. Phone BA 7.4255 Correspondent; Miss Lina Abbott Girls present Church concert Bingo fans .L1C service attracts nrnui'l win A program by the Sunda The CGIT and Explorers, their School was presented last Fri. !tatters, Miss Betty Afcintyre, day eight, consisting of read - Mrs. Roger Heath, Miss Rose Ings, solos, plays and rhythm Revington and :Miss Barbara band. Zlarshail, presented the national Mrs. Ctrrrie's class gave a candle lighting vesper service. Pantomime number while Miss Miss Alcintyre led in the wor- Lorraine Graham sang "Hark Ship service and the Christmas the Herald Angels Sing".The story, "The Wisemen from the senior children presented the West", play"To Them Who Sat in Five CGIT members, :Margaret Darkness." Mrs. Hugh Birtch Cobleigh, Linda Ackers, Judy told a Christmas story. Thomson, Barbara Park and Rev. and Mrs. Han were pre - Susan Bridger, in choral read- seated ' with a roasting pan and tags, presented the 'first, second turkey as well as a swing -away and fourth lessons, while Bar- can -opener. bara, Park alone, read the thud. Last but not least was the ;lesson. stripping of the Christmas tree Two CGIT members. Linda with gifts for all. Bridger and, Ruth Frost. and two Explorer members, Patricia Cobleigh and Louise Cochrane, took up the offering. In the beautful candle lighting service, Barbara Ready, Jean Marie Lankin and Rosanna Mo• strinjohn lit candles: These girls then passed their lights on to .._ all the other members. When all Special Sunday service lights were lit the girls stood Mr. Leeland Neunschtvander of and repeated the CGIT purpose. Chatham was the guest speaker = A quartette and a solo by Mrs. Sunday evening for the candle - Bert Thompson added greatly to light service, Mrs. Clayton Ab. the service, as well as the large boat and elrs. Ronald Hill sang number of parents and friends a duet. Airs. Ed Butler accom- Who were present. ' paned her own solo on her Aluch of the credit for the i piano accordion and Mrs. Hugh beautiful Christmas decorations. Birtch gave a Christmas read - which formed a setting for the' ing. ¢,service, goes to Miss Muriel! Explorer news Carling who is particularly sal•' ented in floral decorations, 1 The eighth expedition of the I Lucan•Clandeboye Explorers was League of t ��t held in the United. Church L y y schoolroom last Monday with 21 members present. receives banner The meeting opened with a Last Sunday morningwas a singsong led by Honorary Coun- senor Iva Hodgins. The Scrip - happy occasion in Holy Trinity, ture lesson was read by secre- especially for the little people tary Cheryl Thompson. New of the junior congregation and counsellor, Barbara Marshall, eague of Loyalty, for their read a Christmas story. long looked -for new banner final -1 The craft period consisted of lit arrived and was dedicated, decorating cans to hold Christ - This banner was purchased by mas treats for shut-ins. the Altar Guild to further en- Arrangements were made for courage the little people in' the Christmas supper party their church attendance. 1 which was held in the the The League of Loyalty is an schoolroom Friday. December organization aimed to increase'; 18, followed by carol singing and church attendance by means of,' treats to shut-ins. " buttons, stars, etc. for five con - Explorer's Christmas party secutive S u n d a y s attendance. i The Luean branch was organ-! The Lucan Explorers held their ized over seven years ago hby; Christmas party in the United Miss Lina Abbott and each year, church c0 with o nom last aF Friday has continued to grow. At pre- sent the enrolment is 83, of' honorary cousellors, Iva Hod - which 57 were present on Sun- gins and Kate Haskett as guests. day. The party began -vith games Following the service, a pic-(followed by a pat luck supper ture was taken of 141x. Prest, and exchange of gifts. Mrs. Clarence Haskett, president i The girls were then . divided Coen - of the Altar Guild, Frank Egan, ! etlioo two Raseo Reving on s headed and Ha - a, server, Miss Lina Abbott, as orary Counsellor Iva Hodgins teacher, and Mrs. Haskett's son who went out carol singing and Billie to represent the Leagues presentation of gifts to16gshut- of Loyalty, holding the new ban- ins. per. Phe flowers on the chancel. TV film made on Canadians steps were in loving memory of Mr. and Airs. Harold Hodgins Mrs. Lloyd Lynn. Church Activities this week received a message The Sunday School. Christmas from their son Sandy, now star tree and concert will be held. tioned at Metz„ France, say - Wednesday, December 23, at ing that a four -man TV produc- 9':30 p.m. tion team from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation had Trip to Florida filmed a half hour program on follow nuptials :Grantee United Church was the setting when the Rev. J. H. eeardy, assisted by the Rev. Thomas G. Head, united in the Canadian armed forces in Europe, which will be shown coast to coast in Canada during the afternoon of Christmas Day, The film will depict members of the Canadian forces preparing for Christmas. Much of the film matrimony Margaret Ruth Har- was taken at Metz and will in - dee and Clifford Arthur Jack elude an RCAF couple shopping Cook. in the market, scenessof Christ- Tlie bride is the daughter of mas lighting and an RCAF Christmas party at Metz orphan- Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Hardie Mr.of Granton and the groom is the age. Part f Germany, y, where the was shoe son of Mr. and Mrs. William at Sean Germ E. Cook, also of Granton. 4th Canadian la. Brigade Gp. is Located. The bride chose a floor -length own of peau de faille which i This film will be of particular B int.rest to those with relatives was fashioned with princess line; now posted in France. bodice, featuring lily point! sleeves and empire style back Edward Lorne Brodhagen Waistline bow. The tulip -shaped bouffant skirt swept to a chapel train. Argentian lace flowers, sprinkled with tear drop pearls, Mr. and 'Mrs. Gerald Rollings of were appliqued to the neckline, Birr died in St. Joseph's Hos• sleeves and front panel of the pita', London, on Friday, Dec, skirt. A matching pillbox bead- lg, •dress held her fingertip veil of Tlie remains were at the C. pure silk illusion. Haskett and Son funeral home, ;airs. Patrick Hardie, Clinton, Lucan until 415 pan. Sunday whs matron of honor and brides- Dec, 20 when the Rev. Bruce maids were Miss Janet Dow Guy of Ilderton conducted pri- and Miss Phyllis Butters, both vote funeral services. of London, and Miss Joan Janie- Interment was in Birr. 'United: can of Granton. Bridal attend- cemetery. ants were all gowned alike in ballerina -length dresses of iri- Business Men's third draw descent green taffeta,,The vice-president Mr. Gary The best man was Fed Cook Mcle alts and secretary, Mr. Cecil 'Of Granton, brother of the I Van Horne, were in charge of groom. Patrick Hardie of Clin- the Business Men's third Christ - ton, Max Bilyea. of Granton and i mas draw for $10 vouchers last Thomas Ernst of Wayne, Mich,, I Saturday afternoon. Were ushers. 1 They chose three little girls At a reception at Hook's res -1 to make the draws. Sharon Van tatirant, London, the bride's Bussel drew Cheryl' Thompson's Mothed received in a rose beige name, Barbara Nagle drew Don crepe gown with yellow rose -bud O'Neil's name and Helen Van t:arsage. She was assisted by the Bussell drew Mrs, Karl O'Neil's groom's Mother in a green wool name. All winners were froth ensemble with yellow rose -bud f Lucan and district, eorsage, ,, The big draw for. $100 will be For a wedding trip to l'lorida, held next Thursday afternoon. the bride changed toe ehoco-1 There will also be a visit from late brown woollen sheath dress 1Santa Claus fer the children, with in a. t e h 1 n g jacket, dark brown accessories, beige coat( Personal items MI orchid corsage I Mr. and Airs. Milton Robinson The bride is a graduate of St. of London were Sunday guests of foseph's hospital School bi Mts.' Mr. and Mrs. Wes Hodgins, Ing, London. A cheat eorrimtinianservice will be held in; Hol T1fe couple Will make their y Trinity p c hutch at 11;30m, Cltristin s Gant. l5 a 1toiln b atGrantee, Mr. and Mrs. Cine Shipley '0", Nitri. Mt-, and Mts. Arnold Lewis Air, and Mrs. Merton Culbert !it Lucan were among the guests, and fancily M Lucan were Sun• day guests of Mr, acid Mrs. 0ersons1 Ifoms James S1gsworth and family and Mts. Itenry Hco Hodgins is n. Mr. and Mr's. Harold. non and fitted tt her 'bed, under the dory daughter Libby, of Palrkhil1r_ foot . tate. t� Were Suhday s. i, caller Edward Lorne Brodhagen, In- fant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne E, Brodbagen and grandson of prizes p zes. • ssi nary on y, rs. a cn Mission society. R selects. officers At a meeting, of the Lucan 'united Church Woman's. Mis- sionary Society, in the .ehueeh schoolroom 1 a s t Wednesday, Mrs, Sheridan Revingtorr was re. eketcd president. ;honorary presidents are Mrs. Edgar Roulston and Mrs. i . M. C o o k; vice , president, lura. George Paul; recording seen - Lary, .Mrs. Erle Young; carr- spondrng secretary, Mrs. C1ar- once, Lewis; treasurer, Alrs, J• li. Cantelol); assistant, Mrs. J. P,. Murray; stewardship secre• tory, Airs. Thomas Lee; temper- ance secretary, Mrs Gordon Ban - ling; supply secretary, Mrs. Berne Smith; assistant, Mrs, E. R. Pitt; Ali is Al' ilii, M J l Park; pianist, Mrs. H. B. I..ang- ford; nominating committee. Aire. John .Park, Mrs. Eldon. �; Hodgson and Mrs. lra Carling; group conveners, Mrs. Alex, Young, Mrs. William Aylestock, Mrs, Wilbert Stanley and Mrs. Ivan Stanley. The Nev, Edgar Roulston in. stalled the new officers. Tice meeting .opened with the singing of Christmas carols. Mrs. Edgar Roulston was in charge of the worship service , assisted by Mrs. Berne Smith. , Mrs, Alex Young's group was ; in charge of the program. Mr,s. Sheridan l,i evington read the i Story of a c7hristmas vision. The complete group of eight sang a I Christmas number. The Rev. E. M. Cdok was the guest speaker 1 Mrs, E. R. Pitt's group was in charge of refreshments and ; the social half hour whichfol. lowed the meeting. f j "Lucan Lanes" bowling alley 1 14 ore an the "Luean'Lanes"' ' bowling alley is progressing, ! Brunswi.r Co. of Toronto are noinstalling the Manes. Plans ck-Ba1keforwCollendeofficial opening are being made, The large crowd at the Lions Club bingo on Tuesday night had little or no effect on the crowd that again filled every chair in the Legion Hall Thurs, day evening, but still the jack- pot .slid not go. Mrs. Charlie Windsor was the lucky winner of the $5 consola- tion prize. Dante Fortune again smiled on the Feppere of Exeter for Mr. Pepper won the $16 "Share - the-14Wealth". Airs. Ari Hodgins of Clandeboye and. Mrs. F. McRoberts of `Granton shared the first part of the consecutive bingo, Mrs. R. Westworth of Luean the second part and Mr. Bob Holland of Lucan and Airs. R. Schroeder of Centralia the third part. Other winners were; Miss Elizabeth Harrigan, .Airs. Jim Leitch, Mrs. Harry Bond, Mrs. Cecil Neil, Airs, Art Bell, Carl Neil, Mrs. Tony Lamphier and Mrs. Eleanor E►nerick, all of Luean; also Mrs. !Bruce Bradley of Clandeboye, Mr. Norman Wes. ton and Mrs. John O'Connor of Granton. During the evening, Mrs. A. E. Reilly, on behalf of the Le- gion Auxiliary, presented Mr. Tom Weller, the caller, and Mrs. Wilfred Stokes, seller of cards,1 a Christmas gift in appreciation of their faithful service during the past year in the making of the bingo such a success. Owing to the holiday season and so many Christmas active ties, the committee decided to cancel the bingos for the next two weeks, so the next bingo: will be Thursday, January 7. Mr, Weller thanked all present' for their attendance and co -1 operation and expressed regret at being unable to present any- one v•:th the $135 Christmas present. Lions Club bingo The Lucan Lions Club held its annual fowl bingo in the Stanley ! Hall last Tuesday night with a good crowd in attendance. The $50 draw was won by Mr. R. M. Bowman of Main street south and Mr. Carl Murphy, also of Luean, won the big tur- key. Erma Thomson made both! draws,, Turkey winner s included; Randy Paul, Jinn. Young, Mrs. William Mcllhargey, Mrs. Edgar McFalls, Bud Cooper, Joe Mor -1 Me, Mrs. Harold Egan and Jack Lankin. Chickens (for split bingos). were won by Mrs. Clarence! Young, Mrs. Grant Brooke, Mrs. G. Atkinson, Victor Neil, Harry Lewis, Jim Dewan, Torn Weller, Bernard Benn, Jim Young and Mrs. Clarence Haskett. The t w o $10 "Share - the- Wealth" bingos were won by Mrs. lra Carling and Mrs. John Park. Personal items Mr, and Mrs, Thomas Lee held their family Christmas gather- ing last Sunday with 24 mem- bers from London, Harriston, Mt, Forest, Clandeboye and Brinsley present, St. Nick treats Legion children A happy Christmas party was held Saturday afternoon for the 1 children of the Legion members ! in the Legion Hall and was climaxed by a visit from Santa with a treat for the children. A program was presented con- sisting of a number of interest- ing films, a solo by Carole and Sherry Davis and by Mary 14 fathers and a recitation by David Weller. Members of Miss Judy Has- kett's tap dancing class added much to the program; Barbara Cooper and Janis Freenia'n danc- ed solo numbers, Linda Hardy and Julie Hardy, a duet, and Susan Kennedy, Norma. Davis, Darlene Sceli and Nancy Hardy a quartette number. Lori Crudge was the winner of the Legion Auxiliary doll which has been on display in the Shamrock window for some dine,. Personal items The Ladies' Committee of the Arena Friday night catered a turkey dinner to nearly 50 mem- bers of the London Township Police Ladies' Night Christmas party. The dinner was followed by dancing and films. Mrs. Tames Sigswor'th and Helen, Mrs. Cliff Abbott, Mrs, Murray Abbott, Mrs. Clayton Abbott and Mrs. Jim Mugford attended a miscellaneous shower last TuesdaL evening at the home of Mrs. Warren Flannigan and Miss Eleanor for the for- iner's sister, Miss Luella Ab- bott, whose marriage takes place January 16. Mrs. Lang De Coursey and Miss Helen De Coursey of De- troit and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ward and family of Detroit were c last Saturday guests of Mr, and S Mrs, L. nle Mrs. Edgar. McFalls. Y Mrs, Bob Coleman. entertained Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Garrett retired teacher and family last Tuesday, the occasion being her grandson, Jack Garrett's 17th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. William Ayle- stock have arrived home after two weeks :in North Buxton, where their daughter, the Rev. A. Aylestock, underwent surgery in St, Joseph's Hospital, Chat - hat. Mrs Richard Dickies and Mrs. E L. Gibson of Exeter were Friday evening callers on Mrs, Bob Coleman. Mr, and Mrs. Edgar Mcralls attended a family gathering last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Swartz, Exeter. Afiss Doreen Garrett, president of the Middlesex Junior Farmers was chairman last Monday night at the Middlesex County Building when Blake Hughes of Mount Brydges was judged .winner of the Middlesex Junior Farmer's public speaking competition. George Robb of Merton was runner-up, Mr. and Mrs Jack Cummins and faintly of Toronto are guests of Mr. and Mrs. ralvin Haskett and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wes 'R.evingon helot. their •family Christmas gathering on Sunday as some of the faintly could not get hone on the 25th, Anse Lucille Stanley, a retired Leamington High School teacher, died in Leamington hospital, Saturday, December 12. She lay at rest in the Ferguson funeral' home, Leamington, where a funeral service was held at 8' p.m., Monday, December 14, j then to Birr United Church cemetery, where the Murdy; funeral home director had! charge of the committal service with the Rev. Edgar Roulston of the Lucan United Church of- ficiating on Wednesday, Decem- ber 15. Five of the six pallbearers were local: U. F. Stanley, H. B. Langford, Jack Ryan, Don Banting and Roy H. Stanley. The sixth, Clarence Bailey, was from Leamington, Miss Stanley's only survivors are one sister, Alma (Mrs. Har- old Sheridan) of Florida and I one nephew, Stanley Sheridan of Washington. Born in Lucan, Miss Stanley! was the dau.ghter of the late Mr. and Mrs, George A:, Stanley.' She attended the Lucan Public{ and High School. After she spent! her teaching career in the' Leamington 'High SchooL LUIItjI11t11 U11111t1111,1IIIII11110RIi mmiv..... lllYl1(1111111llllrrlrbnrull,i,IllliYI111111IIIIUIIpl,llli llti11111111Y1 NOTICE Join Lucan's 5 -Pin BOWLING LEAGUE Attend A General Meeting Monday, Dec, 28 8:30 poi. LUCAI: LEGION HALL The. purpose of the meeting is to dorm a Luean 5 -Pili Melt's Bbwiing League. It. is hoped' that the, league will begin early in January. LUCAN ALLEYS WILL BE OPENED EARLY IN JANUARY Everyona Wblcowns yiPiYYYYY'YYYYYiIlY'YYYYidiYYi'tliiiliYYt1iiYidiYHYYYif1'iYPItYIYYYIYYYOunYiYMAI urli1Rai fiYYYYIrYYiiYi'Pi'IifiiYYYP17YYlYYYYYYYY'fYY Clandeboye UC women • e form new organization Y The ladies .of the Clandeboye United Church held their annual meeting at the home of Mrs, W. Darling. The Rev. Edgar Roulston,. pas tor, explained the advantages of forming a Woman's Federation of the United. Church which is teeing used in smaller charges, instead of officers for the two or- ganizations. President .elected was Mrs, Arthur Simpson with honorary preside.nt,. Mrs. E• Roulston; vice-presidents, Mrs. ,Gordon Eaton, Mrs. fete Voisin; secre- tary, Mrs. R. Williams; assis* Recreation ecreafon Activities By SAM SCREATON Director of Recreation . Back last summer, a great number of the public spirited men and women of the commu• nity converged on the tennis courts to -be • and worked at spreading the top -soil and level- ling the playing surface. Since that. time, posts and wire for the backstop were pur. chased. At Thanksgiving time attempts were )Wade to dig the holes for the posts, but apps rently the ground was too hard for the auger and all that was done was to shear off a number of shear pins. • Mr. Erwin Scott, chairman of the arena committee, has been quite concerned about gelling the courts finished and finally was able to get a power digger. Saturday, December 19th ar- rived quite crisp and clear and Mr. Scott had his men ready. Darkness had just settled over the community when the last post was finally tamped in place and we can say to Mr. Scott and his men -- congratulations, At this time of the year, aside from the youngsters thinking about the day that they start on Christmas holidays, thoughts of Christmas are uppermost in everyone's mind. Tke weather of course, has not been co-opera- ting too well for a Christmas feeling (not that we're com- plaining about it, mind you), but nevertheless everyone is looking forward to THE day. So it is with your directors of re- creation, andon behalf tef the Lucan Community Memerial Centre staff and himself, to one and all may we say — a Merry Christmas and every Good Wish for the Corning Year, - Personal items Mr. and. Mrs. Jack Graham tint, Mrs. Art Hodgins; treas, urer, Mrs. Alex Macintosh; .as- Slstant, Mrs, 'Milner Scott; sun- shine committee, Miss Aggie Northgrave and Mrs. David Ices - tie: supply secretar;;, Mrs. Tom Collins; parsonage committee, Mrs. Arthur Simpson, Airs Goy - were and Mi's, Pete Voisin. Good reports of the S'ear's work. were given and the allocation was ,met. Miss ,Lean Darling, R,N„ house on furlouglt from India,- accom- panied the group with the ca- rols. Accident Mrs, Joe Carter met with en .accident last Monday afternoon suffering a broken. nose. She was taken to St. Joseph`s. Hospital.. Mrs. Carter was harping with loading cattle when one kicked her from the back of the truck, She was taken to Dr. Fleteher's office, then to South Huron Iios- pit..l and later on to London, School Christmas concert With the Rev, Edgar Roulston, who gave religious instruction from September. to Christmas, as chairman and Mrs. Clarence Carter, teacher, as co-chairman, the annual concert for Clande- hoye School No, 12 and 4 was held last Monday evening, The music was under the direction of the district music supervisor, Mr. Philip Squires, of Glencoe. The p r o g r a in consisted of poems by Erwin Gebel, Jane Hodgson, Laura Hodgins, Era Hoekstra and. Betty Scott; drill, "Alice Blue Gown"; piano solo, Nancy Hill; rhythm band, grades 1 and 2; "Photographer's Busy Day", grades 3 and 4; humor- ous play,. "Christmas on the Farm", and a square dance. Following the progranc, Mrs. Carter welcomed a visitor known as Santa Claus who helped un- load the Christmas tree. St. James WA elects officers The WA of St, James Church held their annual meeting at the church with the rector. the Rev. J. P. Prest presiding for the election of officers. Honorary President is Mrs. J, P. Prest; president, Mrs. Andy Carter; vice-president, Mrs. E. Tomes; sec-treas., Mrs. Karl O'- Neil; Dorcas committee, Mrs. Almer Hendrie, Mrs. J. Hewitt and Mrs. Alvin Cunningham, Favorable reports were given of the years work. It was decided to send a box. at Easter to the prayer partner the Rev. Adrian F. Greenwood at St. Luke's nicarge Mayerthorpe, Alberta, Mrs. Lloyd Lynn and family of Chatham were native of district weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Haskett and together Funeral services were con - with Mr. Harvey Haskett of ducted on Saturday afternoon, London, Mr. and Mrs. Jack December 19, for Mrs. Lloyd Cummins and family of Toronto, Lynn, the former Gladys M. celebrated their Christmas din- Ritchie, at the Murdy funeral ner at the home of Mr. and home at Lucan by the pastor, Mrs. Calvin Haskett and family the Rev. Edgar Roulston, of the on Sunday. Clandeboye United Church, as - Mrs. Joe Orme has returned silted by a former pastor, the to Toronto after spending a few Rev. E. M. Cook of Lucan. days with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mrs. Lynn was born August 7, —Please turn to page 17 i T. D. Orme. MEN WHO THINK OF TOMORROW PRACTICE • MODERATION TODAY DISTILLERS SINCE 1157 'Lr'•.v1f/•'.atY i r/"ZRMAt eZlrZ0,10435►:0Zdir ird0:llra0s 0i 1/ •� � "�,� yaw' al l e• Here's Christmas' cheer to all our friends and patrons. We thank you for' your loyalty and good will; and we hope your holidays will be a time' 6f high happiness, deep contentment, gifts galore!! 0• Bio. ce s Beauty _... Salon JOYCE` McDONALD LUCAN 't 1 Z : fis �!'s DtR: 0s 1 Z Z 1 1 s :r . ���itlie Z 't "t Z s� Z 1 q _ { i it ;. 't,.Z,.2P.R. .. #•f 11 Z t �:4,+ A.1 ,Message From The LUCAN TREASURE CHEST It is a real pleasure .to pause during the busy holm day season to say "Thank You." one .and all for your patronage .and good wishes for the success of the ''Treasure Chest". • I.n return may I extend the best of Christmas wishes to' all and hope that 1960 will bring health. and prosperity to you and yours. r Mrs. J. S. Radcliffe e ado �ffe LUCAN To all our friends • during this holy Rand festive season. 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