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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1964-07-30, Page 11f/IffE7.777:7•74!15.:TV.:..; • fage 11 July 19, 1904 Lucan and district news PSors. 147,445. Correspondent: Miss Line Abbott Witernard4.01,444414014Mtrt. 0=1110$019:004044 George Hodgins Biddulph farmer Gedrge James liodgins, 61, of RR 1 Lucan died in Si, seph's Hospital, London, Sat, urday, July 25. He is survived by his wife, the Winer Florence Thomp- son, one son Gerald at borne, one denghter, Veda (Mrs, Ralph Smith) of Wallaceburg, f iv e grandchildren, one Pret h e r Harvey II, Hudgins of theQour- sey Road and one sister Edythe (Mrs. Jack Murdy) of Lucan. Funeral services were held in the Murdy Funeral Herne, Lucan Monday July 27, con- ducted by the Rev. L. Jacklin of Ilderton. Interment was in St. James cemetery, Clande- boye. Pallbearers were six mph,. ews, Bill and Jim Thompson, Bill and Hi Dixon, Bev Hodgins and Michael Murdy. Son of the late Mr, and Mrs. Albert Hudgins he was a Bid- dulph farmer and member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church Lucan. His late residence was the farm, formerly owned by the late Wellington Sadlier. ARMITAGE PICNIC Sunday, 32 descendents of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Armi- tage (Lucan) met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Allison of Parkhill for a family get- to-gether picnic. Guests were present from Lambeth, London, Parkhill, Toronto and Lucan. Rudy Engel Photo - Studio Portraits Weddings Child Studies Family Groups Passport Photo, Lucan Phone 227-4756 in the food old days4, LIT4T: drove h1.4, faMAY ilktritired• miles-kto the cottage and left. them 'there. .until .Labour Ile didn't. See pr 110aT .91.10 ,Of them .for eight .w.e0§,. were, 111001 the gniden NowadaYS;the poor guy ba$. had a couple ,0 long-444110e. -calla telling him that the toilet is leaking and the kids all have pink eye and his wife has run out of money because she had quite a repair bill on the yolks after hacking; it into the boat trailer. Then he's expected to drive a hundred miles Friday night in traffic that would make bishop blaspheme. He arrives just .before dark, to find that the pump has broken down, the kids have wracked tip the beat, the baby has drowned hut has been revived by artificial des- peration, and the next-d o o r neighbours, who never know enough te go home, have been invited in for a drink. Hard hearts and soft heads generally go together. John Macnaughton By MRS. FRANK SQUIRE MR. AND MRS, JAMES MITCHELL AM12111111021111111110.1110•1.[ Puts the things you want within your reach 3-IN-1 QUALITY Asphalt Shingles While They Last ! $6.44 $7.44 STANDARDS PER SQUARE SEAL DOWN PER SQUARE No Down Payment required with Conklin Custom Credit —so why delay any longer. Do it now! LOIN-COST LIFUNSURED LOANS. Exeter Branch: CHART:PS SMITH, Mgr. C) tern ar (4patralia, Ch,dittrit, i>nshts'acu T. Grand Pend, liensa Lueaa, Zurich SUGAR AND. ;SPICEE Dispen sed by .Smiley oifrige fallacy. Occasionally, I think how pleasant it would be to have a. summer cottage, Just a eosy little place, on a lake, where a fellow could get away from it all, do a little quiet fishing and thinking, A SpOt to go on those long, lovely fall week- ends, as well, Fortunately, this manifesta- tion of madness is .Prief., My well-developed sense of reality revives, and I breathe a little Receives gifts for new baby Mrs. James Avery of Alice St. was guest of honor at a baby shower held at the home of Mrs. Tom Weller last Wednes- day night with Mrs. Dave bison as co-hostess. Fifteen of Mrs. Avery's friends were present. Mrs. Larry Ditty, Mrs. Ja- mes Avery, Mrs. Glen Kennedy and Mrs. Maur ice Cobleigh were winners of the robber's bingo and Mrs. Bert Thompson won the baby contest, Lastly each person was asked to draw the picture of a cat holding the paper above her head. By a strange co-incidence (?) Mrs. Avery was judged the outstand- ing artist and as a reward she was presented with all the baby shower gifts. Church News photo by Grose Anglican Mr. Ric hard Boaz; Huron college student, held his final service at 11am, preaching on ((Faith". The rector, the Rev. E. 0. Lancaster, after his month's vacation, will be in charge next Sunday. Double-ring ceremony MEDWAY EUCHRE CLUB The Medway Euchre Club held its annual picnic at the summer cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McComb at Ipperwash lastSun- day. Twenty members enjoyed the get-to-gether at the lake. Save barn from flame Friday afternoon Lucanites were again startled by the long extra loud peal of the fire siren. All residents in the proximity of Main St. rushed up town fear- ing the worst. When the fire en- gine turned on William St. and proceeded west into the country they knew that at least, the vil- lage was safe. It was later learned the fire was on the farm, formerly owned by Mr. George Hindmarsh but now own- ed by Mr. Sheridan Revington of Lucan. (When the sale was made last year Mr. Hindmarsh re- served the house and a little land around it.) The fire which started in the barn, from unknown cause, was fortunately noted in time, for with the aid of home extinguish- ers the fire was under control by the time the fire engine ar- rived. A few minutes more and it would have been a different story. The firmen remained until all danger of a new out- break was over. Lucan Personals • • • MR. AND MRS. DON O'NEIL silent thanks that I have not been hooked, A summer cottage, thirty years ago, was a joy to the heart, a balm to the nerves, a refuge from relatives, a source of Spiritual rejuvena- tion. Today It is almost guaran- teed as an ulc e r-maker, a nerve-wrecker, a spirit- smasher. It is an albatross around the neck of its owner, who winds up each seasonlook- ing and feeling about as spry as the Ancient Mariner. First, and perhaps worst, there is the sheer, shocking expense of the thing, A man could keep three mistresses swathed in mink for what a cottage costs him. Thirty years ago, you bought a lot from a farmer, who thought you were out of your mind, for $50. You had a local carpenter whack up a cottage for about $400. For another $35, you picked up a stove, some beds and a few other odds and sods of furniture, at auction sales. And you were in business. Today you fork over about $1500 for a lot, erect a mo- dest cottage for another $3500. And you're just beginning. It costs a year's salary to out- fit the place. Then there's a well to dig, plumbing and hydro to install, and a boat to buy that is bigger than that of the guy next door. In the old days, a man could keep his family in dignified comfort at the cottage for about ten bucks a week. That gentle reader, is eighty dollars for the whole summer. They got their fuel in the bush. They bought vegetables and milk, chickens and eggs, from the local far- mer at prices that make one weep with rage today. Once a week, the family went into town and loaded up with grub, coal- oil for the lamps, and a round of ice-cream cones, for about eight dollars. In these enlightened 1960's, keeping the family at the cot- tage is like watching blood pour out of an open wound. There's wood to buy for the fireplace, and gasoline for the boats, and hydro bills and taxes and re- pairs to the plumbing system. And there's the thrice-weekly swoop on the supermarket and booze outlets, to the tune of about thirty dollars a swoop. But it's not only the financial aspect that appalls me. It's the communications and transpor- tation progress that makes a cottage owner go around all summer with a severe facial twitch. Temporary Closing Pat 's Beauty Shop LUCAN rIi Il Be Closed for the Month of August Heber McFalls native of district After a lengthy illness Mr, Heber McFalls died at his home McGillivray Township, Sunday, July 26. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex McFalls, he was raised in Lucan where he attended the Lucan PS and High School. He was particularly interested in sports, pitching for the famous Irish Nine Ball team. He also played on a Stratford team. He was a Shriner and mem- ber of the London Mocha Tem- ple. For a number of years he travelled for the Toronto An- drew-Wilson Firm. He lived his early days on Frank St. Lucan and after his marriage on Beech St. Before moving to his late residence on the Bice Home- stead, 12 years ago, he lived in Brampton. Of late years his eye-sight had failed so much he could barely discern night and day. He was a member of St. James Anglican Church, Clan- deboye. He is survived by his wife, the former Lula Bice, one daughter Beth (Mrs. Clayton Haskett), Lambeth, one grand- son John and two sisters, Mrs. Ida Hawkshaw of Lucan and Mrs. Clara Tier of Winnipeg. Funeral services were con- ducted Tuesday, July 28 by Rev. L. Jacklin of Ilderton in the G. Haskett & Son Funeral Home with interment in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Pallbearers included Messrs Charles Coughlin, Ab Gilmour, Jas Cunningham, CI ar ence Lewis, Joe Haskett and Jack Lankin. United Speaking on "Frogiveness", Mr. John P. Johnson, of Lon- don was the guest speaker at the 11 o'clock service, RASPBERRY & HAM SUPPER The postponed r aspbe rr y and ham supper was held in the church schoolroom last Wed- nesday evening. In spite of the extreme heat and humidity there was a good turn out. Pentecostal Holiness Rally services continued at Arthur all week. Mrs. J. A. Graham, Paul and John at- tended all the sessions. Rev. John Sexton, Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Birtch, Mr. and Mrs. Meine Eizenga and Miss Margaret Eizenga attended some of the services during the week, while Mr. and Mrs. John Armitage, Peter Butler, Mrs. How a r d Currie and Dale Logan were Saturday or Sunday attendants. SUNDAYSERVICES Rev. John Sexton took both the morning and evening services in the Lucan Church. HOLIDAY SPECIAL July 31 and Aug. 1 Wedding Prayer". At a dinner and reception held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Lucan, the bride's mo- ther received in a royal blue and white figured dress, with white accessories andpink car- nation corsage. She was assist- ed by the groom's mother, who chose a green figured dress, with white accessories and white carnation corsage, For a honeymoon motor trip to points west the bride chang- ed to a turquoise knitted suit, with navy and white accessories and pink and white carnation corsage. The young couple will make their home at RR 1 Lucan. The bride is a graduate of the London Teachers' College and will continue teaching at SS 15, London Township, RR 1 Arva. Guests were present from Toronto, Weston, Tillsonburg, St. Thomas, Stratford, Grand Bend, Ilderton and Lucan. Ice Cream 21A gal $1.49 FROZEN FOODS CURED AND FRESH MEATS in Lucan later on in the week. We are having another annual Beef Barbecue here at the Cen- tre September 3 rain or shine makes no difference as it will be in on the ice surface. Floor tables and chairs are supplied. Tickets when they become available will be $1.'75 in ad- vance and $2.25 at the door so get them in advance and save Lucan Locker Storage Phone 227-4701 LUC AN DROUGHT CONTINUES Rain to the left of Lucan, rain to the right, rain all around the village and only a few drops, is doled out to the villagers. So dark and threat- ening was last Saturday's ap- pearance, that many pedes- trians were seen running for shelter but Lucan received only a sprinkle, while at Elginfield — three miles away, it really poured down. Mrs. Ernie Ross, of Lucan was the lucky winner of the transistor radio at the Wraith- Storey big sale held recently. Mr. Jack Steacy, manager of the Bank of Montreal here, (and Mrs. Steacy) are away on va- cation and Mr. J. G. Davis of St. Marys is relieving at the bank. Mrs. Laura Blake of Ailsa Craig is holidaying with Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Panting. Guests with Mrs. Henry Hod- gins included Mr. & Mrs. H. A. Mullins and Mrs. Ada Walk- er, Mrs. Ronnie Carroll of Saintsbury and Mrs. Judy Cyr of Detroit Friday and Mr. & Mrs. Harry Carroll of Saints- bury and Mrs. George Carroll of Detroit Sunday. Mr. Clayton Abbott manager of the Bank of Montreal, Paris, Mrs. Abbott and 12-year-old twins, Beverley and Br e nd a, made Mr. Cliff Abbott's home, headquarters while they visited many of their relatives in the Lucan and Centralia district. Mrs. Ron Squire is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital. Linda Coursey, 12year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Tom Coursey of Chesley is holiday- Baskets of pink and white gladioli, formed the setting in Wesley United Church, London Township, at 2:30 pm Saturday July 11, for a double-ring cere- mony, when the Rev. W. J. Mains, Londesborough, united in wedlock Phyllis AileenGrose and Donald Joseph O'Neil. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hilson L. Grose of RR 2 Denfield and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jo- seph O'Neil of RR 1 Lucan. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a floor- length gown, of white silk or- ganza. The bodice was high- lighted by a sweetheart neck- line and elbow-length sleeves, trimmed with appliques of re- embroidered alencon lace. A gracefully controlled bell skirt — also touched with lace, cas- caded to a sweep-train at the back, from a large bow. A French pure silk illusion fing- er-tip veil, was caught in a Queen's crown headpiece of tiny seed pearls and aurora borealis crystals. She carried a cascade of white gardenias, carnations, stephanotis and fern. • Miss Sharon Hodgins of RR 3 Lucan, as maid of honor, and Miss Lois O'Neil and Miss Janyce Grose of RR 1 Lucan and Miss June Donaldson of RR 1 Arva, as bridesmaids, were gowned alike in street- length dresses of pink organdy, over taffets, with scoop neck- lines, short sleeves, unpressed pleated skirts and picture hats of pink organdy. They carried bouquets of white and pink car- nations and ferns. Two f o u r-year-old (t w i n) nieces, Myrna and Marlene Grose, made charming little flower girls, in dresses of pink organdy, over white taffeta, with white pill-box hats, c arrying white baskets filled with pink and white carnations. Mr. Keith O'Neil of London, was best man for his brother, and Messrs Leonard Hack, Don- ald McTaggart and David O'Neil were ushers. Miss Lynda Grose of Glan- worth was organist and accom- panied the soloist, Miss Jeanne Hodgins of London, who sang "4 0 Perfect Love" and "The OPENING Saturday, Aug. 1 Skylark Beauty Salon MAIN ST. LUCAN Prop. Mrs. Ruby Windsor 011111,11111I lllllllllllllll I llllllll I llllllllllllll U1111111111 Rec news BY J. E. BURT Things were rather quiet here last week except for the swim- ming pool which was really kept busy with the populace of the area trying to keep cool es- pecially the younger ones who seem to have more time than the working people. We did have a very good week at the pool though money wise. We held our third swimming class registration last Friday after- noon with a goodly sign up again, 120 in all. In baseball the midgets are doing a good job so far. Last week they beat Dashwood two games straight to go against Hensall in the WOAA finals. Thursday night here in Lu- can they won 11-5 and Friday night in Dashwood they won 11-4 which is pretty impres- sive in my books. If you should ask the Dashwood team I be- lieve that they would agree with this. The pee wee team play to- night in Hensall (July 2'7) and Conklin ! ing with Mrs. Guy Ryan. Ac- companied by Mrs. Ryan, Miss Kathleen Ryan and Mrs. Gerald Hodgins they visited Mrs. Nel- son Reid of Walton last Wednes- day. Sunday guest with Mrs. Wes Atkinson included Mr. & Mrs. Lorne Sholdice and Mr. Alton Sholdice of London. Mrs. Murray Hodgins spent Sunday at Kee-Mo-Kee Camp, registering intermediate girls. The camp is being directed by Miss Bette Leake (former Lu- can PS music teacher) Miss Coralyn Donaldson will be one of the counsellors. Mrs. Henry Hodgins and Miss Sophie Richards were Thursday guests of Mrs.H e r m an Young and Sunday, Mr. Wm Lambert took all to Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Davis as supper guests. Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis of Saintsburty and Mrs. W. W. Garrett and Mr. Jack Garrett of London Township were Thursday guests of Mrs. Bob Coleman. Mrs. Alma Price and her guests Mr. & Mrs. H. D. John- son and Mrs. Morris Murdy spent Tuesday in Kitchener and Hamilton and Wednesday in Toronto. In Toronto they visited with Mrs. Byron Hicks. Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert Stanley have returned from a few days visit with Mr. & Mrs. Peter Wiseman of Whitby. After three weeks in Victoria Hospital for surgery, Mrs. A. M. H e d den was able to be brought home Thursday. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Gledhill of Lucan on Monday attended the funeral of the former's grand- mother, Mrs. Anne (Middleton) Gledhill, 83, who died in Vic- toria Hospital, Saturday July 25 and was buried in Siloam Cemetery following a funeral service at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London. Mrs. John Whelihan of Lu- can, who spent the weekend at Long Point Bay, was fortunate to catch a lovely perch. Nine-year-old Ronnie Simp- son of London is holidaying with his grandmother, Mrs. Ernie Ross and Mr. Ross. Mr. & Mrs. William Abbott and family of Niagara and Mr. & Mrs. Bob Cochrane of Nova Scotia were Wednesday guests of Mr. & Mrs. Don Abbott. The former guests spent Friday with Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mugford. Harry Bond, son of Mr. & Mrs. Harry Bond Sr., who was involved in a car accident June 6, is at home recuperating after six weeks in St. Joseph's Hos- pital. Mr. & Mrs. Murray Hodgins have returned from a two week motor camping trip to Ottawa and points north, returning through Michigan. Mrs. Burns Smith of Alice St. has returned home after a two week visit with Mr. & Mrs. W. G. Crandon of St. Catharines. Miss Kathleen Ryan of the Alma Paints, London is on va- cation at her home here. Mrs. Ida Hawkshaw has been transferred from the Riddick Nursing Home, London to Mason Villa. Last Friday, Mrs. Wes At- kinson and Mrs. Karl O'Neil were guests of Dr.& Mrs. Mar- vin Smout and family at their cottage at Hillsboro. Mr. & Mrs. Lionel Kendrick are holidaying at their cottage at IpperWash. Weekly Specials at Catherine Klahre is holiday- ing this week with Janic e Fischer, St. Marys. Sue Ann Squire spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. J. Dickins at Grand Bend. Mr. & Mrs. Alex Baillie and Mr. & Mrs. Wm. O'Brien were at Mitchell Saturday and called on Mrs. Switzer and Mr. An- drew Sutherland. Mrs. Wm Morley and Janice, Mrs. Ray Jaques, Mrs. Gerald Herb, Mrs. Melville Gunning and Muriel, Mrs. Wm French and Laura, Mrs. Alex Baillie and Mrs. Wm O'Brien attended a shower Saturday evening in honor of Miss Carolyn Morley of Hazel Park, Michigan at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Russell Brock, Chiselhurst. Mr. & Mrs. Ray Adams, Lon- don were Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Alton Neil. Mrs. Ron Squire is a patient at St. Joseph's Hospital. Barbara Bieber is spending this week with her uncle and aunt, Mr. & Mrs. Wm North- cott, Exeter. Mr. & Mrs, Wm O'Brien visited Sunday with Mr. Geo Currie, Wingham. Mr. & Mrs. Eric Atwood, Jennifer and Hilary also Jackie and Joanne Finkbeiner are spending this week north of Parry Sound. Mr. & Mrs. Ken Hodgson, Barbara and Brian are also spending a few days with the Atwoods this week. Mr. S. Mrs. Laverne Morley, Carol and Jim Foster returned home Sunday evening from Los Angeles, California, where they spent the past two weeks with their daughter and son-in-law and family, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Sotcher. Mr. & Mrs. Albert Smith, London, were recent visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Alton Neil. Gordon Hodgins took in the 4-H Perth County bus tour Thursday and visited Ridgetown Agricultural School and other places. Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Johnson and family visited Mr. & Mrs. Earl Johnson, London, Sunday. Bill Squire holidayed last week with Mr. & Mrs. E. Squire, Exeter. PRICES IN EFFECT FROM AUGUST 3 TO AUGUST 8 To reside in Cooksville FIR PLYWOOD GOOD ONE SIDE 1A" $4.22 5.88 11.2 1, 7.11 %II 8.11 3/4 II 9.77 Standards of white lilies and lighted candelabra formed the setting in All Saints' Anglican Church, London for a double- ring marriage ceremony, at 3 pm July 18, when the Rev. Grant Darling, united in wed- lock, Arline Isabel Stanley and James Edward Mitchell. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Ella Stanley of Conces- sion 16 London Township, and the late Frank Stanley and the groom is the son of Mrs. Evelyn Mitchell of London and the late Mr. Mitchell. Given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. James Watt, the bride chose a flobr-length white lace sheath gown with matching tight-fitting jacket, which fea- tured three-quarter length sleeveS and rounded se qu in trimmed neckline. The bouffant skirt extended to a long train. A finger-tip net veil was held by a headpiece of white lace and organza rose buds and leaves. She carried a cascade of pink gladioli, centred with pink sweetheart roses. Miss Carol Stanley (sister of the bride) as maid of honer and Mrs. Jean HineS of London and Miss Jean TalbotiOf Thorn- dale, as bridesmaids, Were gowned alike in mauve sheath dresSeS with three tier skirts, picture hats and matching ac- cessories. They carried White FULL SHEETS ONLY! mums, centred with mauve mums. Mr. Ronald Mitchell was best man for his brother and Mr. Frank Uniac and Mr. Robert Kew, were ushers. The soloist, Miss Claire Mit- chell of London, sang "The Wedding Prayer" and "The Lord's Prayer".• At a reception held at Tile Wheel Restaurant, London, the bride's mother received in a turquoise lace fitted dress, white accessories andpink car- nation corsage. She was assist- ed by the groom's mother in a beige and green two-piece organza ensemble, with green accessories and yellow mum corsage. For a honeymoon trip to De- troit and points south, the bride changed to a two-piece white embossed suit, pink trimmed, with pink accessories and pink sweetheart rose corsage. They will make their home in CoOkSville. Guests were present front London, Woodstock; St. Oath- arines; Princeton, Bright, Cathcart, Toronto, Stratford, Goclerich, Denfield and Ailsa raig. The bride, a graduate of the London Teachers College, has completed eight Year$ in Prin' cess Ann School, London and MS secured another school near her future home. SAKRETE The pre-mixed concrete and sand for Do-It-Yourself concrete. 45 LB. BAG lll 95c 80 LB. BAG $1.39 Family Finance MY BAN an By MRS. W. MOTZ Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Stewart of Moose Jaw, SaSk. spent Tties-i day with the letter's 'detain, Mr. & MrS. Frank Glanville and family. Mr. & MrS. Edward Regele of Walton spent Tuesday with their daughter, Mr. .& family. Frank Glanville and MrS, Frank Glanville has gone for a vacation to visit Mr, Stephan Glanville and to attend the wedding of Shirley Marie of VancetiVer. Mrs. litisSell Clarke was Ot),- erated upon in St. Joseph's ROSpital, London, Thursday and IS getting 'along nicely. Bring all your personal credit needs ) under one roof FITZGBPAL13 PICNIC Sunday 60 deseendentS of the late Mr. and MI'S. E. O. Fitz- gerald held their the two- meal picnic at the 'Mine of Mr. and Mrs, triide'Gertnali Of St, George (near Brantford). Guests were present from Toronto, 'BeatnSyille, Gleilebe, BetrOlt, Therridale, Birk and Lucan. EXETER 131 Thames Road W. Phone 2'35.14n GRAND BEND Ca. of highway Phend•,238.211.4 "Support the Youth of YoOr Community"