The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-09-04, Page 14Page 14 Times-Advocate, September 4, 1969
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Max Sleaford (Photo by Engel)
Guests from England
for Lucan ceremony
Correspondent: Mrs. Frances Seward Phone 227'-4517
ucan
and district news
Former rector now rural dean
YOUNGSTERS THROWING DARTS AT LUCAN LIONS FROLIC
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Mr. and Mrs. Larry Douglas Simpson (Photo by Engel)
Three ministers at
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A Fair to remember! Nine solid fun-packed days of wonder,
entertainment and excitement for the whole family!
This year's Great Western Fair promises more attractions
for everyone to enjoy than ever before. You'll be dazzled
from the first day to the last — for instance, on
September 5, 6, and 7, hear the delightul IRISH ROVERS
creators of the happy hit record, "The Unicorn." Also
M.C. GLENN HAYWOOD, who can start an epidemic of
laughter the moment he steps on a stage. And
impressionist GEORGE KIRBY, a mimic without peers,
a big man with a big smile and an infectious personality.
Rounding out the three big opening shows at the
grandstand is the former Miss America winner, VONDA
KAY VAN DYKE. On September 8, 9, and 10 the spotlight
will be on America's greatest trumpet showman AL HIRT,
the really big man with the sweet horn! Also the vivacious
GOLDDIGGERS, the fabulously talented 12 young beauties
who've sung and danced up a storm of popularity on
Dean Martin's television series. The master of ceremonies
will be ROLLY HAMMOND, the hilarious nightclub
entertainer. Appearing on the same program is the
popular DEBBIE LORI KAYE, who wears her heart on her
sleeve for everyone captured by her appealing voice.
Debbie will be accompanied by THE RHYTHM PALS and
AL CHERNY and they will also star in the afternoon
performances September 8, 9, and 10, On the final three
days, September 11, 12, and 13, excitement and thrills take
over with the grandstand appearance of HUBERT
CASTLE'S INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS, returning to amaze
and entertain Great Western Fairgoers three times each
day to wind up nine solid days of great entertainment.
And there's far more, of course — Dad and Mom
will be royally entertained by the sultry rhythms
of THE REGAL TAHITIANS, featuring the
Moorea Drum Dancers in the Marco Polo
Lounge during the entire nine days
of the Fair. There will be photo, fiddler
and dance competitions, fashion
shows, marching bands, exhibits of
farm, industry and sporting goods,
the popular horse show, flower show,
fine eating in the new "Top of the Fair"
dining lounge in the grandstand, many
new exciting Midway attractions, and
special Kiddieland features for the,
youngsters.
Plus the opportunity to win a new
Chevrolet car daily!
Admission is only $1.25 for
adults at all times, and 25 cents
for children. Truly, the
Great Western Fair promises
to be "A family affair"!
VISIT WESTERN FAIR SEPTEMBER 5 TO 13..
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IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR
Nicholson's
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Barrett birds home first
in long trip from .Cobourg
Lucan Pentecostal Church
was decorated with candelabra
and gladioli, with pink and white
ribbon-bows on the pews, when
Donna Lee Gardiner and Jeffery
Max Sleaford were united in
marriage at a double-ring
ceremony performed by Rev.
Gordon McDonald, August 23.
The bride is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gardiner of
Lucan, and the groom is the son
of Mrs. Ida Bridger of Worthing,
Sussex, England, who had flown
from there for the wedding, and
is a guest of Mr. and Mrs.
Gardiner.
Given in marriage by her
father, the bride wore a
floor-length gown of heavy
white peau de soie with
matching coat, forming a
cathedral train. The Empire-style
A-line gown with lily-point
sleeves was enhanced by flower
embroidery down the front
panels, around the hem and
rounded neckline. A cluster of
flowers held her four-tiered
shoulder-length veil of French
illusion. She carried a white
Bible with sweetheart roses.
Miss Norma Davis of Huron
Park, her maid of honour, wore
a mauve-colored satin
floor-length gown, and Rita
Densmore, of Lucan and Debbie
Lynn of Clandeboye, as
bridesmaids, and Ivy Gardiner,
sister of the bride, as flower girl,
had identical floor-length gowns
of gold-colored brocade. All
attendants wore small
head-dresses of material which
matched their dresses and their
bouquets of white and yellow
Season complete
for swimmers
By Alf. Williams
The last two weeks at the
pool were not quite as hectic as
the month of July.
Patrons were much fewer and
often the evening swim ended
earlier than scheduled.
Congratulations to our four
aquatic leaders, Brenda Herbert,
Helen Shipway, Nancy Simpson
and Mike Culbert.
The pool closed on the
evening of August 28. We were a
tired staff, but yet it was with a
tinge of nostalgia that we heard
the machines go silent and
pulled the door shut on a most
enjoyable season.
Many thanks to all those who
helped to make Summer '69 at
the pool the great success that
we think it was.
mums had ribbon-bows of the
same colors.
Ralph Lynn of Clandeboye
was best man, and Gerald Lynn
of Clandeboye and Sterling
Gardiner of Lucan, brother of
the bride, were ushers.
Miss Sherrie Davis of Huron
Park was soloist, and was
accompanied by Mrs. Marilyn
Dykeman of Lucan.
At a reception held at Lucan
United Church, the bride's
mother received guests in a
turquoise afternoon dress, with
white accessories and corsage of
pink sweetheart roses. She was
assisted by the groom's mother
in a pink and blue afternoon
dress, beige accessories and a
corsage of pink sweetheart roses.
When they return from a
wedding trip to Gananoque and
the Thousand Islands, the young
couple will make their home at
RR 1 Clandeboye.
Lucan club
leads series
The Lucan Merchants took a
two-games-to-one lead in their
South Middlesex semi-final
f astb all series Tuesday night
with a convincing 15-3 win over
Ailsa Craig.
The game was played on the
Lucan diamond before a crowd
of less than 50 persons.
The fourth game of the series
will be played tonight, Thursday
in Ailsa Craig with game time set
for nine o'clock.
Nairn and Sylvan are meeting
in the other semi-final series.
Sylvan finished first in the
league standings and Lucan
placed second.
Bob Donaldson went the
distance on the Lucan mound
Tuesday night with Wes Stanley
behind the plate.
It is hoped more Lucan fans
will get out to support the
Merchants as they proceed down
the playoff trail and have a good
chance of making the league
finals.
Church
news
Congregations of Lucan's
Anglican and United Churches
again joined in worship at the
Holy Trinity Church, in charge
of Rev. R. A. Carson whose
sermon was entitled, /,Human
Inability."
Miss Marlene Butler sang a
solo,
BY HOMER PIGEON
There is an old saying that all
good things come from above,
This was the case last week with
Chuck Barrett, Now Chuck has
been flying along all summer and
not getting too many medals,
but last weekend he sort of
turned on the gas just to show us
how a pigeon race should be
flown.
The birds were liberated in
Cobourg (172 miles) at 8 a.m,, it
was very overcast, humid and
hot. Chuck got his first bird at
12.22.16 see, to average 1058.8
yds per minute. This bird was
good enough to be making 18
yards a minute better than the
second bird in the club,
Willy Vanneste got his first
Three ministers, Rev. Charles
S. Inder, Rev. George C.
Akerley, brother of the bride,
and Rev. Roy B. Evans,
brother-in-law of the bride,
officiated at the double-ring
ceremony, at St. Mark's
Anglican Church, London, to
unite in wedlock Miss Janet
Maretta Akerley of London and
Larry Douglas Simpson of
Lucan, recently.
The bride is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Akerley
of London and the groom is the
son of Mr. and Mrs. James C.
Simpson of Lucan.
Music was provided by Mrs.
C. S. Inder.
Lions conduct
fun, games
Lucan District Lion's Club
organized an evening of fun and
games held last Wednesday at
the Lion's Park.
Among the prizes for various
competitions were a $25
voucher, good anywhere in
Biddulph Township, an electric
can-opener, a transistor radio, a
mix-master and an electric
kettle, all of which were won by
district residents.
One prize, a bicycle was won
by a Mr. Forsyth of London.
There were many games of
chance and some skill, such as
"Ring the Duck", the gold-fish
game, etc. and ever popular
bingo.
About 150 teenagers had
their enjoyment, dancing on the
grass to the music of the
Minstrelese, a local band.
The Lions are to be
congratulated on a most
successful evening, but, of
course, they had to have help
from their wives, to run the
food-booth, assist in registration,
and the bingo.
one at 12.54.13 see, but he had
to settle for second this week. It
may just be that some of the
other boys are about to look
after Willy at the next few races,
I hope all you people with
bands have not been misled to
believe that Willy is going to win
every race, You can be sure if
some of the other members have
anything to do about it they will
give Willy or any one else a run
for the big money next
weekend.
Clarence was third at
12,50,48 sec. If Gord hadn't had
to wait for his father to go out
the kitchen door ahead of him
he could have been 3rd. As it
ended up he was 4th at 12.50.53
sec. Some times it just doesn't
Given in marriage by her
father, the bride had chosen a
floor-length gown of Polyester
crepe which was slightly A-line
and extended into a
cathedral-length train. The long
sleeves had inserts of chantilly
lace. Her four-tiered,
shoulder-length veil of French
illusion was held by a bunch of
white daisies, each centred with
a pearl-bead. She carried a
cascade of pink sensation roses,
white carnations and white Fugi
chrysanthemums.
Mrs. Margaret Lafond of St.
Catharines, as matron of honor,
Miss Judy Vardon of London,
Miss Nancy Simpson, Lucan and
Mrs. Nancy Edson of Mont
Pelier, Vermont, U.S.A. as
bridesmaids, wore identical
floor-length A-line gowns of
Polyester crepe in robin's egg
blue with lace panels front and
back. They had matching
headpieces and carried cascades
of pink carnations, white Fugi
mums with matching blue
material through the flowers.
Eric Treachy of Chatham was
best man and Paul Lafond, St.
Catharines, Art. Bardoe,
London, and Ron Simpson,
Lucan were ushers.
Girl Guides and Scouts
formed a guard of honour as the
bride and groom had both been
active in these organizations.
At the reception held at St.
Mark's Church Hall the bride's
mother wore a, lavender
Shantung silk ensemble,
matching accessories, white
shoes, and corsage of pink
sweetheart roses and pink
carnations. Assisting her, the
groom's mother wore a blue
Shantung silk ensemble with
braid and bead trim, matching
accessories and corsage similar to
that of the bride's mother.
For a wedding trip to New
Brunswick, the bride chose, a
beige ensemble, black patent
accessories, and a corsage of
pink carnations and white Fugi
mums.
The young couple will make
their home in Waterloo where
the groom is assistant
accountant at the Bank of Nova
Scotia.
Lucanites assist
at London church
Only the London Baptist
Church continued Church
services at the McCormick Home
during July- and August, so two
of the residents decided to try
and arrange services for the
other seven summer Sundays.
Not only was Miss Maureen
Smith, Lucan, guest soloist
August 24, but last Sunday, Rev.
It, A, Carson, rector of Holy
Trinity Church was the guest
speaker, and gave a splendid
address,
Jacqueline and Anita
Hodgins, daughters of Mr. and
Mrs. Austin Hodgins, sang solos
accompanied by each other.
These talented teenagers have
won many trophies at the
North,MiddleSeR Musks Fetivat,
and also at Mitten Fair, so
received congratulations from
many of the residents following
the service.
pay to have a bit of respect for
our elders.
Willy picked off 5th and 6th
and that sort of looked after all
the positions he was able to get.
Norm was 7th at 12.57.08 and
then Jack was in there for 8th at
one o'clock and 14 seconds.
Dwight Henderson had a bird
at 42,50 or so but he had a
bashful bid and when it saw
Dwight sunning himself in the
back yard it wouldn't come in
until he was properly dressed
with a shirt on. It ended up with
Dwight getting 9th and 10th at
1.02,28 and 1.04.29 sec.
Chuck had one more for 11th,
then Clarence, Norm and Tom
for 12th, 13th & 14th. Now
after this the money was all gone
for prizes. The also-rans were
Mert Culbert, Jim Hodgins, and
a very delightful little girl we
will just refer to as C. Hardy.
These few little birds had
been prepared for Oshawa but as
Lucan wasn't sending any to this
race someone very kindly put all
Carol's birds into the Cobourg
race. This would be comparable
to sending an 18 month old child
to the post office for the mail
and believe me the results were
much the same.
Nevertheless Carol informs me
she will be in there this week for
the big race, and warns everyone
to keep their birds out of the
way of hers as they have had a
rest and are ready to go. I am
sure if Harry Eisen was doing
this he would have to pick No.
2437 as the best bet for next
weekend.
Jim Hodgins wasn't back from
his holidays long enough to get
fully organized. We will likely
hear more from him next week.
Jack Hardy has won the 220
mile young bird race every year
for the past five years. He will be
right there next week looking
for one more trophy from this
point.
Mert Culbert has been sending
about 40 birds each week, but
last Friday evening he came
along with nine birds. Now we
are not just sure but he must
have something up his sleeve. He
has been heard making
threatening remarks to Jack and
Willy, and a few, others, too.
Next Friday we basket the
birds for the big 220. This is the
race for the Walloy Excavating
trophy. This is the race all you
lucky people have been waiting
for, so good luck to every one. If
I don't win I sure hope some
other deserving person does.
The many Lucan and
Clandeboye friends of their
former rector, Rev. J. P. Prest
will be pleased to learn he has
been honoured by being made
Rural Dean of the Deanery of
Saskatoon.
PERSONALS
Mr. & Mrs. William Hodgins
of George Street and Mr.
Hodgins' mother, Mrs. 011ie
Hodgins of Lobo, have returned
from, a two-week camping trip
around Lake Superior.
Last Thursday Miss Lina
Abbott was . a guest at the
McCormick Home August
Birthday Party.
Mrs. Earl Young and her
sister, Mrs. Edna Burnett of
Toronto, flew to Phoenix,
Arizona, last week and spent
several days with their brother,
Roy Lewis, who is ill in the
hospital there.
Mrs. W. W. Garrett and Mrs.
Don McTaggert of London and
Mrs. Richard Dickins of Exeter
were Wednesday guests of Mrs.
Bob Coleman.
Mrs. Charlie Sumner has
returned home from a month's
visit to Edmonton where she was
the' guest of her sister and
brother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Clive
Webb. Most of the month was
spent at the Webb summer
cottage at Jasper, Mrs. Sumner
found if a very cold vacation,
with five inches of snow August
4 and the need of an electric
blanket every night.
Mr. & Mrs. C. A. Law
(brother and sister-in-law of Mrs.
M. H. Hodgins) and daughter
Patricia of Ottawa and Mr. &
Mrs. Ward Hodgins of Clinton
visited with Mr. & Mrs. M. H.
Hodgins last Thursday.
Mrs. M. H. Hodgins has
commenced her duties as
secretary of St. Patrick's
Separate School, regular
afternoons.
Keith Wilcox of Pickering
(Oshawa) spent last week with
his brother, Constable Gary
Wilcox at the home of Mr. &
Mrs. Eldon Young of Lucan.
Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert Stanley
have returned from a week's visit
in Toronto with their son-in-law
and daughter, Mr. & Mrs.
Andrew Elder. On the way home
they called on their son George
and family, and were introduced
to their new grandson, George
Mark, who was born August 20
at Hanover Hospital.
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Ford of
Hanna, Alberta, accompanied by
Mrs. Audrey Cory and Robert
of New Brunswick, Miss
Rosemary Cory and Mrs. Lloyd
Simpson of Exeter called on
Mrs. Harold Glanville and Mrs.
Stan Preszcator, Tuesday
afternoon.
Mr. & Mrs. Stan Fewster of
St. Marys visited with Mr. & Mrs.
Stan Preszcator and family,
Monday.
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Edwards of
Walkerton spent the weekend in
Crediton.
Mrs. Stan Preszcator and girls
spent last Wednesday with Mrs.
Ron Foran of Blyth and Mrs.
his sister, Mrs, Alonza Hedden,
son Eldon, and Miss B. Rooke,
visited his sister, Mrs, Hill and
family in Toronto over the
weekend. Mr. & Mrs. Ford were
leaving through the week for
their home in Alberta,
Mr. Eldon Hedden and Miss
B. Rooke attended the C.N.E.
Toronto, during their visit.
Miss Beryl Cross from
Cobourg is visiting with Mr. &
Mrs. Harold Corbett.
Harold McCallum of Walton.
Miss Brenda Sims of London
spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr. & Mrs. Charles
Sims.
Mr. & Mrs. Stan Preszcator
and family spent Sunday with
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Sokolowski
of Ailsa Craig.
Miss Muriel Glanville of
Kitchener, Mr. & Mrs. Ron
Foran of Blyth and Miss Kathy
Arnold of Centralia spent
Preszcator.
Saturda Saturday withMr. & Mrs. Stan
Miss Kathy Glanville has
returned home after spending
some time in Princeton.
By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR
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