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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-06-26, Page 14Pig. 14 Timei-AtIv0c00, Juno 26, 1969 Phone 227-4$17 .correeperident; Mrs, Frances and district news MR. AND MRS. PETER ANTHONY VAN GEEL Newly weds go east on honeymoon jaunt You don't have to be old to apply for your old age security pension. • --"0").pe' Just 65. Starting in January, 1970, the Old Age Security pension is payable one year earlier . . at age 65. If you are 65 or will be 65 before January, 1970, you should apply now. You will then receive your first pay- ment in January. If you will be 65 in 1970, you should apply six months before your 65th birthday. An application form for your Old Age Security pension is available at your local Post Office, or you can write to the Regional Director of Old Age Security in your Provincial capital. Along with your application form you will receive a pamphlet giving you full information about the Old Age Security Pension program. Guaranteed income supplement As soon as your Old Age Security pension is approved, we'll send you information about the Guaranteed Income Supplement and an appli- cation form. You may be entitled to a supplement which, together with your Old Age Security pension, will guarantee you a monthly income of at least $109.20. ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL HEALTH AND WELFARE THE HON. JOHN MUNRO, MINISTER Lucan personal items Couple celebrate 40th anniversary Dr. and Mrs. TA. Watson celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Wednesday. The family had arranged a chivaree Monday night, June 16, bringing their own lunch and having a riot of fun. The couple were at home to friends in the afternoon Wednesday and between 50 and 60 people attended. Their children arranged a surprise party for the evening, having the Evening Unit of the Lucan U.C.W. prepare a supper for the guests. There were more than 50 members of the family invited. The dining-table was covered with a beautiful Madeira cloth on which was a three-tiered wedding-cake, Most visitors were from London, Parkhill, Exeter and surrounding districts but their son, Bob Watson with his wife and son Bobbie arrived quite unexpectedly, from Winnipeg. The guest who made the longest journey came from Missouri, U.S.A. Banquet9 for girls, moms Lucan-Clandeboye Explorers held their mother and daughter banquet in the basement of Lucan United Chureh with 80 seated. • The guest speaker was Miss Imogene Walker, Missionary Teacher in Hong Kong. She talked of her work, showed slides, and explained several articles she had brought with her. She was introduced by Mrs, Alden Walker, thanked by Reta Densmore, and presented with a gift. Several of the girls participated in a musical entertainment. Tributes to all mothers was given by Johanna Engel, and a poem by Dianne Leitch, Linda Kraul, Linda Hayter and Kathy Hearn. Mrs. Clarence Haskett replied with a tribute to the daughters. Explorer's graduating ceremony was performed by Mrs. William Froats. The girls to graduate were Linda Kraul, Janice Walker, Debbie Kennedy, Dianne Leitch, Brenda Haskett, Reta Densmore, Jane Donaldson and Kathy Thompson. Mrs. W.C. Tupling was one of the head table guests but Mrs. R.A. Carson was unable to attend. Lucan District Lions' Club's First Annual Sports Day was a great success, with over 1000 pre-schoolers, elementary students, and parents attending. There were 50 sports events, with 200 winners. Club members and their wives served 2300 hot-dogs, 140 gallons of pop, and 1,000 ice-cream bars, free to those in attendance. Lion Len Knight, was.;-in charge of this Sports Day, and plans are already under way to hold the same type of family event next year. The Lions Club Park is now equipped with 2 seven-foot barbecue pits, picnic tables, and a drinking fountain, and is open for everyday use by those interested. LUCAN LIONS CLUB MEETING At the final meeting of the Lucan District Lions' Club for the year 1968-69, held at the home of Lion Jim Young, June 20, the Deputy District Governor Gerry Belhumeur of Sarnia installed the officers for the coming year and four new members, Lions Len Knight, Bill Rovers, Bryan Smith and Rev. Institute ladies off on bus trip Members of Lucan Women's Institute and their friends took a bus-trip instead of a regular meeting June 17. There were 11 Institute members and 31 other ladies, several from Clandeboye Institute. Interesting places visited were the Botanical Gardens, Hamilton, Dundurn Castle and "Chiefswood," the home of Paulene Johnson. This was a most interesting trip and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Biddulph resident dies in hospital Thomas F. Morkin, of Biddulph Township died Sunday, June 15, at. St. Joseph's Hospital, in his 83rd year. He is survived by his wife, Irene Nesbitt; two sons, Kevin and Nesbitt of Lucan; and five daughters, Mrs. Vincent (Theresa) O'Shea, Grantor); IVIrs. Jack (Myra) Trainer, Winnipeg; Mrs. Joseph (Paula) Lynch, Parkhill; Mrs. Bake (Peggy) Brady, Calgary and Betty Morkin at home. He was predeceased 1966 by a son. Thomas J. He is also survived by two brothers John J. Morkin, Grand Prairie, Alberta, and Judge James I. Morkin, Winnipeg; and 22 grandchildren. He rested at the C. Basket and Son Funeral Home, Lucan, until Wednesday, June 18, then to St. Patrick's Church, Biddulph, where requiem high mass was sung followed by interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Prayers were said in the funeral home Tuesday evening, Rev. F.J. Bricklin in charge of services. Pallbearers were Joe Nagle, Hugh Dietrich, Charlie Carrigan, Henry' Johnson, Jim Toohey and Jerry Whelihan. W.C. Tupling, Perennial Lion Chefs Howard Keayes and Don Urbshott of the Ilderton Lions' Club were in charge of the barbecue, and cooked delicious steaks for the 24 members and their wives. The next regular meeting will be held early in September. Lion Gord Brooks reveived a Certificate of Honourable .Mentien. as „L,A,D.L.E., Bulletin Editor in a District' "A" Ontario and Quebec contest, during the past year, for the excellent quality bulletins distributed on a regular basis. Birthday party held for aunt Mr. & Mrs. Jack Murdy of Lucan held open house Saturday for their aunt, Mrs. Alma Price on the occasion of her 90th birthday, Mrs. Price was born on June 21, 1879, daughter of the late Andrew Dempsey and Mary Essery of Exeter and Toronto. In 1912 she was married to Rev. Percy G. Price and went to Japan to serve for the United Church. Since Rev. Price's death in Japan in 1947 she has resided in Toronto, coming to Lucan seven years ago. Some 80 friends and relatives called to offer congratulations and best wishes. Many Were friends of her days spent in Japan and from the Japanese Church in Toronto. Guests were present from St. Catharines, Hamilton, Toronto, Woodbridge, Kitchener, Galt, London, Clinton, Exeter, Centralia, St. Marys and Lucan. Nine nieces and nephews attended from California, A family dinner was enjoyed Sunday afternoon at the Dufferin House, Centralia. Baskets of white mums formed the setting in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Biddulph, June 14, when the Rev. Father F.J. Bricklin united in marriage Joyce Enid Rummell and Peter Anthony Van Geel. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Rummell, Lucan and, the groom is the son of Mr. Jac and the late Catherine Van Geel, of RR 1 Lucan. Given in marriage by her father, the bride had chosen a floor-length gown of peau de sole covered with silk organza, Empire style and A-line skirt with imported lace bodice and panel extending to hem of gown. A detachable train, trimmed with bows and edged with imported lace swept from shoulders to form watteau train. Her four-tiered silk illusion veil was held by a headpiece of a floral cluster of guipure lace and back bow of silk organza over peau de sole, with tiny seed pearls throughout. She carried a cascade of stephanotis, pink sweetheart roses and baby's breath. g Matron of honour, Martha Jean; Morrison, sister of the bride, from Detroit, Mich., her bridesmaids, Mary Van Geel, sister of the groom, and Suzanne Kennedy of Lucan, were gowned alike in lilac Lagoda, fashioned with guipure lace trimming, above elbow sleeves and forming double front panels with empire bows and flowing back fulness, topped by a bow. Matching lilac floral clusters and buds formed the headpieces. They carried nosegays of mauve mums and pink sweetheart rosebuds with streamers. The bride's nieces, Catherine and Marilyn Morrison, daughters of Dr. and Mrs. S.J. Morrison of Detroit, were flowergirls. They wore identical dresses of white cotton organdy over pale pink, embroidered panel front with matching pink sashes and flowered headpieces. They carried gathering baskets of mauve and white mums, pink sweetheart rosebuds, with streamers. Adrian Van Geel was best man for his brother and Carl Van Geel, another brother, and Bill Loyens of RR 2, Ilderton, were ushers. Music was provided by Miss Betty Morkin, Chris Van Bussel being the soloist. For the reception held at Lucan Legion Hall the bride's mother chose a turquoise lace over peau de soie sheath and matching jacket with white accessories and corsage of white carnations and pink rosebuds. Eel). Cook, Inwood, and Joe O'Neill, Lucan, attended the Farmer , Labour, Teacher Conference held in Port Elgin recently as. delegates of District .five of the Ontario Farmers Union, Mr, & Mrs. Don Volland of Hensall, Mr. & Mrs. Glen Walters of Kitchener, and Mr. & Mrs, Ken Jones and family were Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Orville Jones. Rev. R.A. Carson visited at the McCormick Home, London, last Friday, Mrs. Lang ide Coursey and Miss Helen de Coursey of Detroit attended the funeral of Mrs. Cliff Robinson in London last week and had dinner with Mrs. Kenneth McGown, Mr. & Mrs. Evan Hodgins attended the 107th anniversary service of St, George's Anglican Church, Thorndale, last Sunday. Miss Sophie Richard of Listowel, formerly of Lucan, • • .'"..)• spent .e few days last week with. Mr. & Mrs. H,A. Mullins, Mr. & Mrs, William Abbott and family of Niagara Falls, spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mugford and Mr. & Mrs. joe J3enn. Mr. & Mrs. David Turner and family .of Varna were .Sunday visitors Of Mr. & Mrs. Don Abbott. Mrs. V.O. Ranting is spending the summer with her daughter, Mrs. C.A..Cobleigh„ • • GRADUATE NURSE Miss Louise Cochrane, daughter of Mrs. William Cochrane and the late William Cochrane giaduated from St.• Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, School of Nursing, June 11. Friends and relatives gathered at her home for a reception after the graduation. She will be on the staff of the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital in September. Swimming pool opens tomorrow by J.E. Burt With school days fast coming to an end for the season, the children will be looking for new places to spend their time. We are opening the pool at 2 p.m. Friday, June 27 for recreational swimming. Lessons will start June 30 and registration will be Saturday, June 28 at 1 p.m. and not June 30 as is on the application forms. In soft ball the Lucan Irish last Wednesday walloped the Parkhill crew to the tune of 12 — 1. The boys are having a very good season this summer and they deserve your support, so come on out and cheer them along. In baseball in the Thames Valley League, our Pee Wee Bantams are doing very well. To date they have a 5 — 0 won — lost record. We hope to have season swim tickets this year at the pool, but have not finalized the rates as yet. Lions install officers, sponsor sports meet The groom's mother received in a silver grey peau de sole sheath with matching jacket, fuchsia accessories and corsage of white carnations and pink rosebuds. For a wedding trip to Montreal and points East the bride chose a two-piece white suit, trimmed with navy and red, a white hat trimmed with navy and navy and white accessories, and corsage of red feathered carnations. The young couple will make their home in London. Guests at the wedding included several from Detroit, London, Ottawa, Hamilton, Kapuskasing, St. Thomas, Strathroy, Parkhill and Exeter. Softball team needs support The Lucan intermediate softball club is .fitting up a good showing in the Middlesex Softball League but fan support is almost nil. The team known as the Landers are tied for second place in the six team league' and play under the lights at Lucan Community Park each Monday night at nine o'clock. This Monday night Ailsa Craig will supply the opposition for the Lucan team. The Lancers turn in a pleasing brand of ball and fans are assured of a good night's entertainment. • • •, • • Cdol and frepp as a rna00 nourishoggoon real milk cantle 041 0 ts1 ile,}feeeielee. 4 • • PRIZE, WINNERS AT LUCAN LIONS SPORTS DAY — The first annual Lucan Lions Club sports day for area children was a huge success. Close to 1,000 youngsters turned out to participate in various sports events and games. Winners of the girls' events ate shown above. Back, left, Julie Tardy, Nancy Simpson, Ruth Westrrian, Nancy Murphy, Mary Margaret Young, Janet Smith and Sharon Young, Third row, Sharon Smith, Josette Williams, Judy Williams, Brenda Dykeman, Joanne Hodgins, Janet Hucman, Patti Fisher, Connie Vandeloo, Kari Waloo. Second row, Dianne Cooke, Wanda O'Connor, Debbie Emery, Cathy Knight, Joanne Carter and Mary Varideloo. Front, Teresa Gieseri, Marion Serone, Julie Avery, Karen Taylor, Lauri Noyes, Sheila Smith, Brenda Thorns and Kathy Riddell. . T-A photo 1 • '''eet,-• c