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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-07-05, Page 13Boy suffers broken leg, hit while riding bicycle lltftfl!FP-W A111110110 GRADUATE AT McGILLIVRAY - Graduation ceremonies for the grade eight class at McGillivray Central school were held last week. Back, left, Chris Mawdsley, Doug Trevithick, Jim Lockhart, Glenn Rollings, Andy Schofield, Jeffrey Fraser, Craig Kennedy, Ricky McLeod and John Jonegeneel. Third row, Murray Hodgson, Bev Thompson, Stan Rees, Ricky Horner, James Henry, Doug Fenton, Ken Simpson, Jeff Isaac, Jamie Smith and Barry Williams. Second row, Mrs. Carruthers, Donna Brass, Janice Bowman, Carol McNair, Marilyn Luther, Linda Hardy, Jackie VanBelle, Mary Lou Tasko, Debbie Lynn Thompson, Barbara Feltz, Cindy Hicks, Shirley McNair, Beth Brass and principal Mrs. Murray Hamilton. Front, Lori Drury, Brenda Scott, Lisa Mollard, Bev Phillips, Judy Lagerwerf, Sheila Denno, Kim Morley, Anna DeWeerd, Cindy Prest and Sandy Steeper. Parkhill Gazette Photo. 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Keeps sawdust away from cutting line. Bevel and depth adjustment quickly and easily made. 9 amp.; 4400 RPM, Here's the ideal general purpose saw at a very low price. #7301. 95 3124 BEAVER LUMBER EXETER 235-1582 MAIN ST. Open Daily 8:00 a.m. 'to 5:30 Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon CLINT HODGINS Race driver honored, enters Hall of Fame Honored on retirement Times.AcIvocate, July 5, 1973 Page 13 Surprise party for custodian. More than $12,000 in damages resulted from nine accidents investigated this week by officers of the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. In one of three accidents Thursday, a seven year-old Lucan youngster suffered a broken leg. Terry Maslen was taken to St. Joseph's hospital when struck by a vehicle on Main street driven by Adolph Kraus, 3 Victoria street, Clinton. The lad was riding a bicycle at the time of the mishap. He was able to return to his home the same day. Constable James • Craig investigated, Two mishaps at the same location on No. 4 highway at the intersection of London township Concessions 13-14 near Birr oc- curred within an hour of each other Monday night. At 5.46 a vehicle owned by Andrew Gallagher, 119 St. Lawrence Avenue, Komoka went di; IM 111111111) lllll $11111 llllllllllllll 1111111)111 llllllllllllllllll Lucan personals "This has to be one of the greatest honors a farm boy like me could ever receive. There are so many people to thank but, most of all, I'd like to thank all of my friends from my hometown who have been with me for so many years," said Clint Hodgins after being inducted into the United States Harness Writers Living Hall of Fame at Goshen on Sunday. Clint, the 18th person to be enshrined in the Living Hall of Fame, thus joins harness racing greats Stanley Dancer, William Naughton, Delvin Miller, Frank Ervin, Ralph Baldwin, John Simpson, 8, Roland Harriman, and Other important figures in the sport, in the select circle of fame mernbers. For this honor out of control and was damaged to the extent of $2,000. While the Gallagher vehicle was still at the scene at the side of the road an hour later, vehicles driven by Kenneth Arnold Walsh, 48 Brookside, London and Wilfred Joseph Denomme, 107 Wellington street, Goderich collided. Total damages in the second crash were set at $2,500. Five persons in the two vehicles were taken to hospital in London. The double accidents were investigated by Constables D.R. Vance and L,R.S. Denny. In the early morning hours of Monday, a vehicle driven by Michael Bentall, RR 3, Appin was damaged to the extent of $25 when a cattle beast ran into its path on highway 7, just east of the London-East Williams townline. The animal was not injured and the investigating officer was Constable W.T. Hodgins. Late Sunday night, a vehicle driven by Charles A.G. Riley, 76 Richmond street, Strathroy left Middlesex County road 22, just south of highway 7 and struck a hydro pole. Members and friends of the evening unit, U.C.W. enjoyed supper at their final meeting of the season Tuesday. Mrs. A.E. Reilly chaired the short business meeting during which the members agreed to make tea towels for Camp Kee- Mo-Kee. It was pointed out that a "travelling basket" was on the way and that all U.C. members may be invited to share in this project. Each member had been asked to come prepared with a "teaser" and hilarity.ruled, as the roll call was answered. Mrs. W.C. Tupling led in a candlelight worship service in the form of a playlet "A Woman's Prayer," based on the Lord's Prayer, taken sentence by sentence. Mrs. Tupling was assisted by Mrs. William Froats, Mrs. James Lockyer and Mrs. Sheridan Revington. The candles lighted were: white, representing Jesus Christ, the light of the world; blue, the heavens; purple, royalty; brown, the earth, yellow, our daily bread; silver, the coin by which our debts are paid; red, danger of sin; black, evil; orange, colour of the sun. Clint received the Hall of Fame ring and a statuette was placed in the Hall next to the 17 previous inductees. William F. Connelly, president of the U.S. Harness Writers Assn., flew in from Seminole, Florida, to present Clint with the ring and to help the 67-year-old trainer-driver unveil the Beverly Lopez-designed statuette. A crowd of over 100 was present for the induction, including 49 people from this area who travelled the 500 miles by charteredbus for the ceremonies4 During the evening the "hometown" friends were invited to attend a "clambake" dinner at the "Buttonwood Tree Farm" along with the 500 who had received formal invitations, Constable C,D, Auger listed total damages at $1,250. Early Saturday a vehicle driven by David Melvin Moffatt, RR 1, Granton was damaged to the extent of $2,500 when it went out of control and struck highway guard rails. The driver was taken to St. Joseph's hospital in London suffering from fractures. Con- stable Auger again investigated. The other two crashed Thur- sday occurred within 20 minutes of each other and Corporal Don Cox was in charge of both in- vestigations. At 3.10 in the afternoon, a vehicle driven by Robert Leblanc, 1224 Oxford street, London was involved in a minor accident on the exit ramp of high- way 7 at Highbury avenue. Damage was listed at $25. Shortly after at the junction of highways 4 and 7, vehicles driven by Rev. William C. Tupling of St. Thomas and Kenneth Glen- dinning, RR 3, Ailsa Craig were involved in a collision. Corporal Cox set damages at $1,600. Tuesday, June 25 damages of When all the candles were glowing the lights were turned out and the Lord's Prayer was sung. It was a most effective service of worship. A presentation was made to Mrs. Tupling who has been a very valued member of this Unit. Mr. & Mrs. Tupling have moved to St. Thomas. Celebrate birthday Mrs. Mary Hodgson, Alice St., Lucan held a picnic ad birthday party at the Lions Club Park, July 1 for relatives of the Culbert family in honor of Arthur Culbert, Winnipeg who celebrated his 91st birthday. The guests were Mrs. Ethel Gras, Newark, New Jersey; Edwin Gras and wife, Annapolis, Maryland; Charles Carscallen Jr., Ottawa; Mrs. Kay Garland, Kingston; Mr. & Mrs. Frank Egan and family Niagara Falls; Mrs, Liela Beadle, Stratford; Eva Culbert, Ripley; Ma Edie, Wingham; Mrs. Doris Edie and son, Hollyrood; Mrs. Valeria Mills, Mitchell; Mr, & Mrs. Arthur Hodgson, Strathroy; Mrs. Alan Robsinson and twins, New Hamburg; Rev. Silas McFalls, Exeter; Ivan Culbert; Mr. & Mrs. R. Schlanpors, London; Ern and Christie Culbert, London; Mrs. Pat Rock and family, Parkhill; Mr. & Mrs. Jack Hodgson and Karen, Ailsa Craig ; Peggy Culbert, Courtright; Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Culbert, Lucan; Mrs. Rita Cunningham, Lucan; Mrs. Eva Sims and Paul, Exeter; Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Rodgers, Luca n Present awards at St. Patrick's Presentation of bars for track and field, field day, volleyball, floor hockey, basketball, baseball, achievement, most progress and certificate of placement, was held at St. Patrick's School Tuesday. Principal, K.J. Schenkel acted as chairman with the teachers presenting the various awards. Gigantic cards, made by the grade 8 girls, were presented to the different coaches and to the secretary, Mrs. M.H. Hodgins, who has retired. The postponed P.T.A. and St. Patrick's Parish Picnic is rescheduled for July 8 at Cold- stream Conservation Area. Transfer teachers Four teachers from Lucan- Biddulph School are transferring to other schools: Bev Hughes to Ailsa Craig; Wayne Grovenor to St. Thomas ;,Mrs. Maxine Allison to Huron Park; Mrs. Louise Bell to St. Marys, Retiring members of the staff include Mrs. Beulah Hardy, Mrs. Elizabeth Garret and J,A. Lister, custodian of Lucan School. Woman to pollster: "My opinion is that no matter who gets elected, my husband won't like it." The most delighted and sur- prised man in Lucan. Monday was undoubtedly Alf Lister, retiring cutodian of Lucan Public School. Because of his ill-health Mr. Lister was forced to retire before the end of the school year, When he was invited to return for a visit he was amazed to find the walls covered with banners and paintings announcing the fact that this was "Mr, Lister Day". Mr. & Mrs. Lister were presented with corsages and led to decorated chairs of honor in the auditorium, When the children assembled, they presented a unique program in his honor. Mrs. Berdan's kindergarten, wearing placards saying "thank you Mr. Lister" for all the various ways he helped them, sang "Mr. Lister is a very good man". Mrs. McRoberts' grades 1 and 2 presented choral speaking, "Mr. Lister is a Busy Old Soul". Mrs. Allison's grades 1 and 2 sang "I'm a Busy Janitor," followed by a series of skits by Mrs, Garrett's grade 3 entitled "School Days with Mr, Lister." Miss Stewart's grades 3 and 4 read poems and stories written by members of the class. Mrs, Mill's grade 2 sang "The Seven Days of Mr. Lister" Mrs. $2,650 were listed when vehicles driven by Nicolas Vandeborne, RR 2, Denfield and Richard W, Smibert, 119 Frank street, Lucan collided. Constable W.T. Hodgins in- vestigated the mishap on high- way' 4 at the intersection of London township roads 14-15. Mikita's grades 2 and 3 sang "Mr. Lister, What a Guy," The teachers got into the act when they dressed up and presented a humourous skit entitled, "A Morning with Mr. Lister", Following the program, Mr, Lister was presented with a table arrangement of flowers by the pupils, an engraved silver tray by the I3iddulph Student Council and a lamp by the present and former staff members. Mr. & Mrs. Lister are moving to London, where their new ad- dress will be 322 Wellington Road. Guests present for the occasion included Mrs. Muriel Cobleigh, Mrs. April Bryan, Mrs. Margery Morley, Mrs. May Bowman, Mrs. Beulah Hardy, Margaret Smith, Mrs, Joyce Halliday, Mrs. Dorothy Lightfoot, Jack Van Geel, Frank Van Geel and Norman Steeper. Biddulph student council members who attended were Lynn Stanley,. Nancy Riddell, Rick Freeman, Ron Brintnell and. Bill Lewis. 11111111111U llllllllllll I llllllll 11111 llllllllllllllllllllll ulni Karen Hodgson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Murray Hodgson, Butler St. has been accepted as crafts director for the summer at Camp Kee-Mo-Kee. Mrs. Louis Kilmer, London, • formerly of Lucan, spent several days this week with Mrs. L. Kennedy, visiting numerous friends in the village as well. Recent guests with former Lucanites at McCormick home included Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stanley, St. Catharines with Mrs. T.C. McFarlane, prior to leaving on a Western trip and Mrs. Wilfred McNaughton with Miss L. Abbott Mrs. Percy Price, formerly of Lucan has returned from a holiday in Toronto. Friends of the Tuplings are happy to know that, while their car was badly damaged in an accident at Elginfield they were' unhurt, and after some delay were transported to their new home in St. Thomas. Lucan guests at the Queen's Luncheon Were Mr. & Mrs. Bill • Smith and Reeve and Mrs. Ivan Hearn. Merle Law, sister of Mrs. M.H. Hodgins was also among the guests. Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Hardy were guests at the provincial dinner for the Queen, in Toronto's Royal York Hotel. Guests at the Ready-Philips wedding Saturday included Mr. & Mrs. Jack Murdy, Mr. & Mrs. Don Urbshott, Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Hearn and Mr. & Mrs. Steve Storey. Ladies enjoy supper, plan tea towel project