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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-05-09, Page 20SPUTNIKS WIN TWICE — The Sputniks won the "A" and grand championships of the Lucan ladies' bowling league. Back left, May Murphy, Laureen McKenzie and Joyce Sovereign. Front, Beulah Storey, captain Tommy George and Lorraine Mosuriniohn. T-A photo LEAGUE WINNERS — The regular season championship of the Lucan ladies'bowling league was won by the Irish Six. Back, left, Hazel Eaton, Mary Jeffries and Marg Greenlee. Front, Carol Greenlee, captain Lor- na Harrison and Carol Quinton. T-A photo DALEY'S WEEKLY COMMENTS Fed multitude Liman and .thstrict news Correspondent: Mts. MM.- Hodgins Local delegates attend Ask test for older drivers Phone 2274714 LUCAN LADIES INDIVIDUALS — Prizes were awarded to the top individual performers during the season of the Lucan ladies bowling league. From the left are, Hazel Eaton, 192 average; Mary Jeffries, 682 triple; Pat MacDonald, 293 single and Nadine Hickson, the most improved. T-A photo PATIO SLABS: PICNIC TABLES: 16"x16" plain 18"x18" 'plain $1.10 ea. 24"x24" plain $1.89 ea. Coloured extra 24"x30" sidewalk slabs $2.39 ea. —ready to assemble, all hardware included $31.95 —assembled $34.95 —stains available also PAINT: —20% or more off our complete line of quality paints until May 31st. —Interior-exterior house paint as low as $4.95 gal. PANELLING: Over 2000 sheets in stock. eg: Spicewood Cognac Winchester Brown Knotty Cypress 4'x8' 4'x8' 4'x8' 4'x8' $5.55 sheet $6.69 sheet $7.33 sheet 7.88 sheet also: Many other Weldwood, Woodbine, & Evans panels to chose from Over 60 different LIGHT FIXTURES to chose from Mention that you saw this advertisement in the Times-Advocate and receive a 20% DISCOUNT off any light fixture that we have in stock (until May 31st). Wrought iron railing and accessories are in stock, LANGFORD LUMBER & BUILDERS' SUPPLIES LIMITED LUCAN AIM New park for youngsters, proceeds from other lot sale copy of the Drivers Manual, and that a written test be completed and returned with the license application, It was felt that since so much money is being spent on Driver Education for our students, the older drivers, many who have never taken a proper written or road test, are not being kept up to date on changing road signs and laws. Of the 11 resolutions presented 10 were passed, all of which dealt with better education and training for our children. One of the workshops presented by Prof. David Menear from Althouse College was on the topic "Let's Have Home & School Associations in all High Schools by 1980". The Lucan-I3iddulph Association would suggest also, "Let's have Home & School Associations in all Elementary Schools by 1976" as that year will be the Diamond Jubilee Anniversary for Home &School . in Ontario. Middlesex, one of the largest counties in the province has only 7 associations, and Huron County doesn't have any registered with the Ontario Federation. Mrs. Margaret Adlam, Regional Vice-President Region I installed the Executive Officers for the new Middlesex Council of Home & School & Community Associations, which are as follows: president, Mrs. Margaret Dann, Prince Andrew; vice president, Mrs. Margaret Stone, Prince Andrew, and secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Margaret Carroll, Biddulph- Lucan. Mrs. Dann thanked members of the London Council and Mrs. Marlene Degraw, vice-president of the former London-Middlesex Council for their efforts and valuable help in setting up this new Council. Members of the Lucan C.G.I.T, looked charming in their long dresses, as they served guests at the "Spring Tea" held in the Parish Hall at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Saturday, May 4. The tables were decorated with daffodils and the "dessert" tea table was well laden with goodies! The very pretty Easter Bonnets made by the members were displayed on the stage arid made great conversation pieces. The members took turns selling tickets at the door, and on a very beautifully decorated cake which was won by Mrs. T. Emery Sr, The other prize for a "Spring Tea" contest stayed in the same family being won by Mrs. T. Emery, Jr, Mrs, Emery, Sr. and Mrs. Win. Cochrane presided at the tea table and Miss Alice Holden assisted the leader, Mrs. Randy Paul in Or-WOW the tea. MI'S. Paul reports that the bus trip to Teronto, with the Centralia C.G.LT. on Saturday is a corn- plete "sell-out". will be a cadet exercise over the long weekend. The cadets will leave Huron Park Saturday and camp out Saturday night, on Sunday there will be a map and compass march, camp out Sunday Night, on Monday the cadets will be transported to the firing range at Ipperwash for shooting instruction and return to Huron Park Monday. Seems like an exciting weekend for the cadets and best of all its an all expense paid venture. As an added safety precaution a civilian aircraft piloted by Max Spence will fly over the campers to make certain all is well. May 23 sees the start of the Lucan recreation baseball league, Branch 540 has entered a team again this year and we urge your continued support. Ball practice will be Mondays and Thursdays. In an effort to get Branch 540's team off the ground and off to a flying start there will be a dance at the Lucan Legion Hall on May 25, the cost $5.00 per couple this includes a smorgasbord lunch plus dancing to the ever popular People's Choice. Sounds like a real fun evening. For tickets please call either Smilin' Carl Stuckless or Li'l Len Fisher. And as if this were not enough Branch 540 have entered the Canadian Legion Formosa baseball league which will com- mence June 2. Any members of branch 540 wishing to play in the league are requested to place their name on the list posted in the Legion lounge. This sounds like a fun league with the following Legion Branches entering teams - Victory 'Flyers': Ailsa Craig; Thedford; Strathroy; Byron; Duchess of Kent; Thamesford and Lucan - Eight Legion Branches in all, The first game sees Byron at Lucan on June 2. Attention golfers - June 8 marks the date of Branch 540's first annual golf tournament. Entry fee $6.00 includes green fees plus a steak dinner, The tournament will be held at the Exeter Golf course. Members wishing to play are requested to see either of the stewards for registration. Our sports officers is won- dering if any reader has a large dufflebag suitable for tran- sporting our ball equipment around in, they would like to donate, If so please leave it with either of our stewards at the Legion Hall. and thats 30 for this week, remember - some people are always looking for easy ways to make a buck, then there are always others ready to show them how - for a buck. The Ontario Home & School Federation held their convention at the Holiday Inn in Windsor, from April 25 to April 27, Mem- bers from Middlesex County attending were Mrs. M. Degraw and Mrs. G. Hofrichter, Bid- dulph-Lucan, and Mrs. M. Dann and Mrs. M. Stone from Prince Mr. & Mrs. Sheridan Revington flew to Montreal on Sunday to attend the Can-am Series at Blue Bonnets. Mrs. M. H. Hodgins attended the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario Officers' Conference at the University of Waterloo, April 30 to May 2. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Froats visited with Mrs. Ivan Burley, Kemp- a few days last week. Mrs. Cecil Robb and Mrs. Frank Jolliffe visited former Lucanites in Extendicare and the McCormick Home on Tuesday. Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Davis of London and Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Greenlee of Exeter were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Abbott. Pte. & Mrs. Paul Melanson of the Canadian Forces Base, Borden, have left on a two week motor trip to the Maritimes. Weekend guests with Mrs. Catherine Fischer included Mrs. Lloyd Stanlake, Mrs. Thomas Thompson, Ruth Chisolm, Mrs. Wm. Varga, Mrs. Joseph Morush and Charlene, and Mr. & Mrs. Ray Fischer, all of London. Those who happened to turn on C.F.P.L. TV on Tuesday at 2:30 heard and saw the McCormick Home movie which included several former Lucanites. Linda Gibson co-hosted a shower with Mrs. E. Hall, at her home in London, for Cathy O'Conner, whose wedding to Gary Gibson takes place later this month. Guests were present from Sarnia, ,liorthville and Royal Oak, Mich., Lucan and London. Mrs. Muriel Thompson, Sarnia, an aunt of the groom, was in charge of the guest book. Mrs. Ward Hodgins, Jennifer and Megan of Vanastra Park, were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Cunningham, Mrs. Alvin Cunningham. and Mrs. M. H. Hodgins. Mrs. Tilley Marshall ac- companied Mr. & Mrs. Orville Jones to Goderich for the weekend, visiting with Mr. & Mrs. Bob Hoy, while Mr. & Mrs. Jones were guests with Mr. & Mrs. Ken Jones and family. Robert Curtis had the misfortune to break his wrist in a playground accident on Friday. Mr. & Mrs. James Lockyer were among the 400 guests at- Need walkers for Bibles The "Walk-a-thon" for "Bibles for the Sudan" was emphasized by Mr. Jim Robertson, President of the local Branch of the Canadian Bible Society, as he spoke briefly at the service Sunday morning. He said there is a famine in the Sudan, not only one of food, but but also one for the word of God. Two hundred walkers are needed to raise the objective for this community, $3,400. We are challenged to supply these people with God's word, to counteract the literature being supplied by the communists, he said. Rev. Eviart Madden spoke from Luke 24: 13-35, the walk from Emmaus saying that the two men did not recognize Jesus until He broke bread with them, and "their hearth burned within them when He opened unto them the scriptures." So should our hearts burn within us as we go to the scriptures for help with Christ reading through our eyes. Mr, Madden told the congregation to open their hearts to the Living Jesus who will tell them that they are His own. Mrs. Cliff McLean read the Scriptures from the "Living Bible" and led in the Responsive Psalm. All the women of the congregation were invited to the Regional Smorgasbord in the Lucan United Church on May 15, commending at 5:30, followed by the meeting at 8 when the P.M Elijah Lumbarna, of Olivet U.C., llarnilton, formerly of Zambia, Will speak. Anyone wishing to hear Mr. Lumbama will be welcomed at 7:45. The Sacrarnent of Baptism will be administered on Sunday. Andrew Associations, One resolution was presented end passed by the Biddulph- Lucan Association. It stated that the Ontario Home & School Federation petition the Minister of Transport and Com- munications, to send with Renewal Drivers' Licenses a tending the 45th wedding an- niversary of Mr. & Mrs. Ken Gillatly, held at the new pavilion on the Wyoming fairgrounds, Friday night. It was a real reunion as they saw many relatives and previous neigh- bours. Music features evening service Sunday evening the United Church rang with joyous music as the RUYAC Group from Rich- view U.C., Etobicoke presented the Christian musical "Tell It Like It Is" under the sponsorship of the GYPSWY group. Director Mrs, Ted Madden has done a magnificent job with the young people who were inspired in their singing and speaking. President Bill Lockyer welcomed those who filled the church as well as the group, and treasurer Paul Madden led in prayer. Allen Madden of Richview led in a very joyous singsong. He was also one of the soloists and sang a duet with Sharon Cook. Russ Drago was at the piano and he played his clarinet along with his sister Arleen, who , was also a soloist. The page turner was Brian Groves. Other soloists included Judy Hall, Karen Eve, Beverley and Carolyn Madden, Sue Motyl, and- Bob Woodrow. Brenda Motyl was the flutist and David Zaluski was the' percus si onist. ,CounstllprsVt°, Mr. & Mrs. Roy Taylor, ;$ac- companied the group. Churches represented at the service were Ailsa Craig, Parkhill, Carlisle, Clandeboye, Exeter and Lucan. Pentecostal On Sunday morning the song service at the Pentecostal Church was led by Tim Stutt and Mrs, Roy Dykeman sang a solo. Rev, Ray Brewster, speaking from Jeremiah told how the Lord spoke to him of the potter's house and how the clay is used, sometimes going through a breaking process. Mr. Brewster likened this to the lives of Christians. Coby, the youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Butler, was dedicated during the service. Rick Thornton led the singing in the evening and Mr. Brewster spoke from Luke 14 on counting the cost of following the Lord. We should give Him our all. The Bible Study group met in the Church on Wednesday evening, continuing in the Gospel of St. John. Discussion was led by the Pastor. Saturday evening, May 18th is a special night for everyone when the film "Changing Faces" will be shown in the church. Everyone is welcome. Cookie sale a success The Brownie and Guide leaders would like to thank all who supported the groups on Saturday for "Cookie Day", also the Brownies and Guides who showed up to help in the sale. Thanks to the mothers of Members who came to drive and a special thanks to the two ladies Who were not mothers but were very willing drivers. Their help is much appreciated. Lucan and community bought 720 boxes. "N'ow that I've finally found a doctor who agrees there's something definitely wrong with me, I feel better already." Lucan is going to have a new park. Monday night council decided to turn a wedge-shaped piece of land, owned by the village into a park and play area for local youngsters. The land is located pn the north side of Elm Street. Although the motion was passed, councillor Harry Wraith Objected. He said that he could not go along with the idea just yet, until he had had more time to look into it. Money for the proposed project will come from the expected profits on the sale of another village lot on Elm Street. The lot will be sold by tender later this month with part of the proceeds going to pay for land fill, grass Euchre enjoyed by Sunshiners Readings were given by Mrs. Donald Allen "The Epic of the Bed Pan" and Mrs. Lorne Barker "The Old Model T. Ford" at the meeting of the Sunshine Group last Thursday afternoon. Twenty-eight members played euchre for lone hands, prizes being won by Mrs. Harold Cobleigh and Mr. Fred Mcllhargey. Members are reminded that today is the dead line for signing up for the bus trip. 'Hotson will bp on the committee that will-supervise the layout and construction of the park LADIES "B" CHAMPS — Taking the "B" playoff championship of the Lucan ladies bowling league was the High Hopes. Back, left, Mary Young, Shirley Noyes and Liz Scott. Front, captain Helen Hardy and Marg Elson. Missing was Evelyn Coughlin. T-A photo CG/T host spring tea utl“ ts4 4.4aP1, wit" —",- By SID DALg.yt A I liavemalso been advised there Never a dull mbment - around active branch 540. Our third annual fish fry held Saturday was a tremendous success, would you believe we had to go out and purchase extra fish to feed the `multitude,' too bad we didn't have a certain "chap" in at- tendance who could have helped us out. Branch 540's annual father and son hockey banquet will be held Saturday, May 18. This is the night dad takes his son to the Legion Hall, Lucan for dinner. This is also awards night. On this occasion trophies are presented for many aspects in hockey such as best goalie, most improved player, etc. and no one knows who the winner is until his name is announced at the banquet just prior to the presentation. It makes for a good evening and adds to the excitement. Keep the date open dad and make sure you bring your son to the banquet, we promise it will be well worth the time spent, The Legion cadets are corning along nicely, I visited with them Sunday and was most pleased with the results to date. Incidentally the cadet uniforms are expected within the next two weeks and will be issued on receipt. seed and playground equipment. Councillor Clifford Abbott and newly appointed councillor Larry