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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1960-10-06, Page 1210,1B01 osITOIt, sEAPORATI, g3�Pli:,' oc'rUf3FR s, '1986 OBITUARIES MR,S. FREDERICK BECHEI.Y The- death occurred Monday in St. Thomas General Hospital of Mrs. Frederick Bechely, 55, 22 Horton St., St. Thomas. The for- mer Dorothy "Bee" Kennedy, she was born in Seaforth, the daugh- ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kennedy. She is survived by her husbafnd; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Peggy) Meei e, Windsor; Mrs. John (Biddy) Sells, St. Thomas; Miss Mary Lou Bechely, at home; a son, Rev. Father Frederic A. 'Bechely, Louisville, Ky.; a sister, Miss Bernice Kennedy, Detroit ; and two brothers, Angus S., Wind- sor; Alec, Windsor, and four grandchildren. Tre remains rested at P. R. Wil- liams and Son funeral home, St. Thomas, until removal for Re- quiem High Mass at Holy Angels' Church, St. Thomas, at 9 a.m., Thursday. HERBERT MOGRIDGE AUBURN — Funeral services were held on Monday, October 3, for Herbert •Mogridge, who passed away in Clinton on Friday, Sept. 30. Born in Hullett Township on January 12, 1876, he was the son of the late Thomas Mogridge and Mary Sterling. In 1897 he was married to Alice Manning at Lon- desboro, and resided in Hullett Township until they retired to Au- burn 15 years ago. He was a former reeve, of Hul- lett Township and served for many years on the township council. He was a member of Knox United Church and a member of the Ses- sion. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Bert (Dora) Marsh, of Auburn, and Mrs. Gormerly (Edith), of Bramp- ton; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral service- was con- ducted by Rev. Hugh C. Wilson, of Thames Road United Church, at the J. Keith Arthur Funeral Home with burial taking place in Ball's cemetery. Pallbearers were Oli- ver Anderson, William Straughan, Harold Webster,, James Jackson, Fred Wagner' and John Durnin. The beautiful floral tributes paid n silent tribute to a good neighbor and friend. A good way to- find a girl out is to call when she isn't in. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REV. D. LESLIE ELDER Minister H. A. KEMPSTER Organist and Choir Leader Harvest Thanksgiving Services 10 A.M. Church School and Youth Fellow- ship Class 11 A.M. Sermon: "Portrait Of a Ploughman" Anthem: "While the Earth Re- maineth" (Maunder) 7, P.M. Guest Minister: REV. GEORGE C. VMS, B.A. Hensall Please note the resumption of the Evening Service. BROWNIE'S DRIVE-IN LIMITED Clinton - Ontario Featuring the Largest Wide Screen in Huron County THURSDAY and FRIDAY October 6 and 7 — DOUBLE FEATURE — "Cast a Long Shadow" Audie Murphy -- Terry Moore "Dog's Best Friend" Bill Williams -- Marcia Henderson (One Cartoon) SATURDAY ONLY -October 8th — DOUBLE FEATURE — "Ride Out For Revenge" Rory Calhoun -- Gloria Graham • Lloyd Bridges "The Last Paradise" (Colour) (CinemaScope) Adventure Drama Native Cast (One Cartoon) SUNDAY MIDNT!'E & MONDAY October 9 and 10 -- DOUBLE FEATU •E — "The Fantastic Disappearin Man" (Adult Entertainment) Francis Lederer, Norma Eberhardt "The Flame Barrier" Arthur Franz -- Kathleen Crawley (One Cartoon) Week Ends Only - FRIDAY and SATURDAY October 14 and 15 --- DOUBLE FEATURE -- "The F.B I. Story" (Colour) James Stewart -- Vera Miles "The Amazon Trader" (Featurette) John Sutton -, (One Cartoon) 25 Admits a Carload Os Tuesday Nights Only Two Shows Ni 'kitty, Rain or Clear lirdt S at ]slack Ad Ssloli• : 450 liTlider.i2 in Car's Free. WEDDINGS DE VRIES--DE BOER The autumn wedding of Jane De Boer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. De Boer, Seaforth, and Keith De Vries, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob De Vries, RR 5, Brussels, took place on Friday, September 30, at 8 p.m., in the Christian Re- form Church, Clinton. Rev.. L. Slofstra officiated at the cere- o. mGiven in marriage by her father, the bride chose a floor -length gown of nylon net and Iace over satin. The bodice, fashioned with sabrina neckline . and lily -point sleeves, was trimmed with seed pearls and sequins. Her illusion finger -length veil was held in place by a tiny tiara of seed pearls and sequins. Her bouquet was composed of pink and white roses. Miss Carol De Boer, dressed in embroidered blue nylon sheer over satin, with a hat to match, and carrying pink and white roses, was one of the two bridesmaids. The other, Miss Susan De Boer, was dressed in pink nylon sheer over satin with matching hat, and car- ried_.pink and white roses. Groomsman for his brother was Mr. Kiaas De Vries. The couple will reside in Bel - grave on returning from their honeymoon. MAXWELL—ANDERSON A pretty wedding was solemnized in Northside United Church par- sonage, Seaforth, on Saturday, September 24, at one o'clock, when Carol Ruby Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson, Seaforth, exchanged wedding vows with Ronald Mervyn Maxwell, RR 3, Kippen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Maxwell, RR 3, Kippen. The bride wore a strapless floor - length dress of Chantilly lace with a fitted bodice of lace and net, with a 'bouffant Skirt- of lace and net over taffeta. The long-sleeved lace • jacket had a Peter Pan col- lar. A seeded pearl crown held the French illusion fingertip veil, and she carried' a bouquet of red roses. Leona Ringrose, Seaforth, sis- ter of the bride, was matron of honor, wearing a street -length mint green dress of net over taf- feta with a fitted bodice of net and sequins, and a bouffant skirt. She wore white gloves and shoes and a white --flowered headband, and carried. a bouquet of white baby mums. A dinner was held at the home of the bride at two o'clock with 20 guests present. Misses Evelyn Dick and Dianne Dennis, of Sea - forth, waited on the tables. For a trip to Northern Ontario the bride donned a white brocad- ed sheath dress with white shoes, gloves and featheredhat, and a corsage of red roses. On their re- turn the couple will reside in Sea - forth. . pTUE-.WOODHALL Rev. U. J. Weiss officiated ina setting hof white gladioli at the wedding Saturday, Sept. 17, at 11 e,m., at St. Louis' R.C. Church, Waterloo, of Margaret Ann, daugh- ter of Mr. and. Mrs. Jack Wood - hall, Waterloo, to John Joseph Etue, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Etue, RR 4, Seaforth. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore, a gown of Chantilly lace and nylon tulle. It was styled with sabrina neckline, trimmed with sequins; lilypoint sleeves and bouffant skirt with lace front pan- el. A seed pearl coronet held her illusion silk veil. She carried coral roses and white gladioli and steph- anotis. Miss Joan Robertson, of Water- loo, was maid of honor, wearing a ballerina -length gown of coral silk organza and matching jacket. She wore a matching picture hat, and carried roses to match her gown, surrounded by white glad- ioli and stephanotis. The bridesmaids were- Miss Judy Ranch, of. Waterloo, and Miss Judy Abram,' of Guelph. They wore en- sembles identical to the maid of honor. DSvid Woodhall, brother of the bride, was best man, assisted by William Walters and Louis Ma- loney, both of Waterloo. The ush- ers were Peter Woodhall, brothe' of the bride, and Carl.Etue, of De- troit, copsin of the groom. A breakfast was held at the home of the bride's parents,fol- lowed by a dinner at Hillcrest Inn, Bridgeport, and an evening recep- tion. Mr. and Mrs. Etue will live at 174 Bristol St., Waterloo. Friends of the bride and bridegroom gave parties in their honor. Plans Series In Arts and Crafts The first in a series of four classes in arts and crafts for in- service teachers, arranged by the Women Teachers' Association of North Huron, was held Thursday evening in Blyth Memorial Hall. An attendance of 89 of both men and women teachers was most encouraging. • The school is under the direction of Sherman Miller, of Stratford Teachers' College, and is being held with the intention of assist- ing teachers to appreciate art and to understand the expression of art in pupils of • various ages. These classes will continue to be held in Blyth each Thursday eve- ning throughout October. Two of the classes will be held in Mem- _oriei Hall and two in the public school. R. Coulter, the recently appoint- ed inspector of No. 2 Division, was a 4guest and spoke briefly. Mrs. Mary Wightman, Blyth, is presi- dent of the Women's Teachers North Huron Association. The sec- retary is Mrs. Ethel Carroll, of Myth teaching staff. RED CROSS WILL MEET The regular meeting of the Red Cross Society will be held in the Library too s on Friday, October Tifil at3p m. • WITH THE Boil' 'T WOLF CUBS TO REORGANIZE Due to a shortage of Scouters the Seaforth Wolf Cub Pack was forced to discontinue operations last spring. Mr. J. R. Spittal, chairman of the Scout Group com- mittee, states he is pleased to an- nounce that two citizens of Sea-, forth have now volunteered their services as Cub leaders. Mrs. John Carnechan, who had experience as a first-class Girl Guire in Scotland and later as a Cub Mistress in Wa- terloo, Ont., and Mr. John C. Stev- ens, who has had previous Scout- ing experience. Competent leader- ship and training is therefore as- sured. It is planned to commence with one Pack of 36 boys only. Boys in Seaforth, previously registered Cubs, and not having reached 12 years of age, are invited to attend with the possibility or qualifying as- Sixers. It is expected the first meeting will be held in about two weeks, and this will be announced later. Cub age is 8-12; Scout age, 12- 18. The Cub Law: "A Cub gives in to the Old Wolf. A Cub does not give in to himself." Public School (-Continued from Page 1)- 75 -yard ) - 75 -yard dash: Mary Jenn Mc- Lean, Cheryl Moore, Lynn Nixon. Running broad juni'ji: Mary Jen McLean 111 7", Sandra Hugill, Lynn Nixon. Hop, step and jump: Mary Jenn McLean 24' 4", Cheryl Moore, Helen Elliot. High jump: Cheryl Moore 3' 61/2", Mary Jenn McLean, Helen Elliot. Basketball throw: Helen Elliot 47' 11", Gail Ford, Sandra Hugill. Senior Boys 100 -yard dash: • Dick Kruse, Hair vey Drager, Kerry Campbell. 220 -yard dash: Dick Kruse, Har- vey Drager, Kerry Campbell. ' Running broad jump: -Glen Ea- ton 11' 11", Birnie Jessome, Kerry Campbell. Hop, step and ..jump: Glen Eaton 27' 31", Kerry Campbell, Birnie Jessome. High jump: Kerry Campbell 3' 10", Birnie Jessome, Jim Scott and Robert Cosford (tied). Shot put: Jim Scott 30' 10", Kerry Campbell, Robert Sosford. EGMONDVILLE Mr. Raymond Nott is in a ser- ious condition in Victoria Hospital, London. He was taken to hospital Sunday. Mrs. Earl Elliott and .children have returned to their home in Dublin after visiting with her par- ents for the past few weeks. Mrs. Pearce and Mr. and Mrs. J. Thachuck and children, of Mt. Brydges, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. R. Dalrymple and Charlie. - Mr. Ken Coombs has returned home from St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Sgt. Harry Earle, Mrs. garle and children, of Ottawa were here last week visiting with Mrs. Earle and George, prior to their going overseas. They returned to Ot- tawa on Sunday morning and will be leaving for Montreal on Thurs- day where they will go - by ocean liner to France, where Sgt. Earle is posted for the next four years. While here he was able to see his father, Mr. John Earle, every day in Westminster Hospital, London, who is progressing slowly. WI NOTES The October meeting of the Sea - forth Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Kerr on Tuesday evening, October 11, at 8:30 p.m. This is the educational meeting, conven- ed by Mrs, R. M. Scott and Mrs. John Kerr. The roll call will be answered with "What annoys you most at a public meeting." The guest speakers will be Rev. and Mrs. D. Leslie Elder, of First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, speaking on their trip to Ireland this summer. Slides will also be shown. Lunch committee will be Mrs. R. M. Scott, Mrs. Ross Gor- don, Mrs. Lorne Carter and Mrs. G. Elliott. FIRST CHURCH CGIT The CGIT of First Presbyterian Church held their first meeting of the season Monday evening. Nora Gorwill acted as president and Elizabeth Stewart as secretary. After the Call to Worship, the CGIT song was sung, followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison and Purpose. Eleanor Keyes read the Scripture and the prayer was of- fered by Emily Carter. After the minutes and roll call, the treasurer's report was read. During the business discussion it was deeided to have a Hallowe'en .party later in October. The new leaders are Mrs. Don Morton and Miss Dorothy Keyes. Two ne* members were welcom- ed into the group. VVHA TO MEET The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Hospital Auxiliary will be held Tuesday, October 11, at the nurses' residence. The tuck cart will lie displayed at the meeting. Members are asked to bring dofia. tions of soap, hand lotion, station- ery, etc., for the' cart. LOCAL BRIEFS Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pinkney, of Midland; and Mr. Joseph Pint- ney, Goderich, were visitors in town last Week. Miss Rhea Brown, of Ailsa Craig, Mr, and Mrs. Chester Brown and Bob, of Sarnia, and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Brown, of Strathroy, were guests of their uncle, Mr. John Hotham and Mrs. Hotham, Wilson St., on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Gallop, of Toronto, were recent Seaforth visi- tors. Mr. Russell Allen, of London, visited in town recently. Mrs. Barbara Dale and son, Kevin, spent the weekend in Dres- den. Miss Ethel MacKay, of Toronto, visited with her sister, Mrs. J. E. Daley, over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Loney left for Dryden last week, where they will spend several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Cooper, of Kippen, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Hotham, Wilson St. Sgt, and Mrs. Harry Earle and family, RCAji, Ottawa, spent the past week with Mrs. John Earle and George, Egmondville, before sailing for France on the 7th of October, where they have been transferred. Mrs. Earl Bentley, of London, spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Alcock. Misses Edna and Helen Robin- son, of St. Catharines, and Mr. Wes Robinson, of Allenburg, vis- ited at the Dennis home over the weekend. Mrs. Margaret Lamont spent the past week with her daughter, Miss' Mary Lamont, and Mr. Melville Lamont, of Ethel. Miss Margaret McInnes, R.N., and Miss Mary Dickson, R.N., of Lunenberg, Nova Seatia, were the guests of, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. An- drews on Sunday. Mrs. Lloyd Alcock, of Neustadt, opent a few days with Mrs. Alcock and Susan Dodds. Mr. and •Mrs. Cyril Johnson and family, of London, spent Sunday with Mrs. Joe Johnson and Mrs. John Maloney. Mrs. Michael Williams, Mrs. Gordon Reynolds, Mrs. Clarence Malone and Mrs. James Devereaux attended the tea held in the Clin- ton rectory on Wednesday. Miss Margaret McIver, of Kit- chener, spent the weekend with her father, Mr. Peter McIver. Mr. Cline Rennie, of Sundridge, who is attending Waterloo College, spent the weekend with Mr.' and Mrs. M. R. Rennie. Dr. and Mrs. T. Melady and family, of Goderich, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Art Devereaux and family. Mrs. Ross Spieran and Mrs. Thomas Thompson, of Saginaw, Michigan, are visiting the form- er's sister, Mrs. Alvin Hunter. Mr. Ronald Dolmage has'moved into the residence he recently pur- chased from Mr. Glen Smith on South Main Street. Mr. Smith has moved into an apartment in the Kling block. Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Bryans have returned from a motor trip to Alberta. S/L Sam Hawkins and Mrs. Hawkins, of Ottawa, spent the BURNS' CHURCH ORGANIZATION HAS SPECIAL THANKOFFERING MEETING Burns' Church Thankoffering meeting was held in the church on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m., with five neighboring societies as visitors. The meeting was opened with quiet music by the organist, Miss Ida Leiper; The theme of the meeting was Thanksgiving, Mrs. Wesley Roe, the president, opened the meeting with a verse and prayer. The hymn, "0 For a Thousand Tongues To Sing," was sung, followed by all repeating the prayer of General Thanksgiving from the Hymnary. The Scripture, taken from St. Luke, chapter 17, verses 11-19, was read by Mrs. James Scott, Sr. Mrs. Dave .An- derson led in prayer. After sing- ing "Through All the Changing Scenes of Life," Mrs. Geo. Smith welcomed the visitors. The roll call was answered by members from the different socie- ties standing. Readings were giv- en by Mrs. Gordan Papple, Duff's, McKillop, and Mrs. George Case, Winthrop. Mrs. John McEwing in- troduced the guest speaker, Mrs. (Rev.) McLagan, of Blyth, whose address "on all different races learning to live together must be- gin at home," proved very inter- esting. Mrs. Ed. Bell thanked the speaker. The offering was received by Mrs.• Les Reid and Mrs, Melvin Hurley. Mrs. SaIverdo sang a love- ly solo, after which Miss Jean Lei- per gave a prayer for our mis- sionaries of prayer. A solo was sung by Mrs. Herb Travis, of Walton, accompanied by Mrs. Jno, Bryans. Readings were given by Mrs. Don Buchanan, Constance, and Mrs. Bert Allen, Londesboro. The president reminded mem- Thanksgiving Holiday Monday Monday, October 10th, is Thanksgiving, a statutory holi- day. Because of the short work week, advertisers and correspondents are asked to send their copy in• earlier than usual. This will enable the staff of The Huron Expositor to get next week's issue out on schedule. Sign Contract For SDHS Addition Routine business was transact- ed Tuesday night at a meeting of the SDHS Board. The board signed a contract with Logan Contracting Ltd., of Stratford, the contractors on the addition to the school which is now under construction. Discus- sions were held concerning equip~ ment for the addition. weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberton. hers of the Sectional meeting op. October 18 at Duff's Church, Mc- Killop, and that now is the time to renew the Missionary Monthly for the next year. The meeting was closed by singing, "Come Ye Thankful People, Come." Lunch was served. News of Kippen Truck -Car Involved On Kippen Road Two persons were injured Friday night, about 6:30 p.m., when a car was in collision with the rear of a stake truck with five youths in the back, on the Kippen Road, in front of William Gregor's home, 11/2 miles east of Kirpen. The driver of the car, Nelson Riley, 44, of RR 2, Kippen, and one of the youths in the truck, Paul Boshart, 13, of Seaforth, were treated at the scene by Dr. J. C. Goddard, of Hensall, and later taken by car to Victoria Hospital in London. Mr. Riley received a cut on his head and an eye enjury, and the Boshart boy an injured eye. The two -ton stake truck was driven by Harold Winston Ken- drick, 19, of Seaforth. Provincial police said both vehicles were westbound when the accident oc- curred. Total damage was 'esti mated. at $1,700. Mr. Fern McLean," of Toronto, visited friends in the village Mon- day afternoon. Mr. Nelson Riley, who was in an accident Friday, was reported in good condition Monday, and was brought home Tuesday evening from Victoria Hospital, London. Mrs. J. J. Corry, of Denver, Col., who has been visiting her sisters, Mrs. M..Armstron_g, Tara, and' Mrs. Jean Charters the past two months, returned home by plane recently. Mr. Edgar McBride, who has been hospitalized -in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, the past five weeks, returned home on Sunday mucii improved. Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Rown- tree and Mrs: J. Geneac and daughter, Leah, of Penetang, vis- ited on Monday with the formers' sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. N. Long and Mr. Long. Mrs. W. L. Mellis visited Mon- day at Wroxeter with her mother, -Mrs. R. Gibson, who is ill. Church Notices McKILLOP UNITED CHARGE Hours of service are as follows: Duff's, 10 a.m.; Bethel, 11:30 a.m.; Cavan, 2:00 p.m. — Rev. W. H. Suintnerell, Minister. NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH Thanksgiving Service — Worship, ila.m.; Junior School during wor- ship service; Senior School': 10:00 an. — Organist, Mrs. James A. Stewart; Choirmaster, Mr. James A. Stewart; Minister, Rev. J. C. Britton, B.A. Looby Construction Wins Contract The firm of Looby Construction Ltd., of Dublin, has been awarded a contract for the construction of an overhead bridge at Parry Sound. The tender amount was $69,000.00. Kindness is a language the mute can speak and the deaf can hear. 111111111111111111111111111111111111101111111111 TURNER'S United Church ' ' ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9th 2:00 p.m. Guest speaker: W. D. CLARK. B.A., WINGHAM Special Music by the Chair 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111101111 BOWLING INSTRUCT ION Seaforth Bowling Lanes will - have a qualified instructor to teach Bowling Thursday, Oct. 13, from 1 to 6 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME ! LARO N E'S SNOW SUITS iY `•.:;:<w:�:•»• �.,. 1to3Xand 4to6X JACKETS CAR COATS 7to14 CAR COATS lOto16 ' • SLACKS - SLIMS - Lined Jeans -- Mitts and Gloves Caps and Winter Head Wear Cold days lie ahead — prepare for. them now with Winter wear from NEW F For this, the occasion of the year that everyone's been waiting for, the car lot at Pearson Motors, Exeter, has been covered with a monster circus tent ! YOU AND YOUR FAM- ILY ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ! ! ! • FREE - REFRESHMENTS TO - DAY — COFFEE, SOFT DRINKS, DOUGHNUTS, ETC.§ FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ! A • Pearson PONTIAC - BUICK - VAUXHALL R '61 SEE THE EXCITING NEW 1961 PONTIACS and BUICKS under the "Big -Top" Today through Saturday at PEARSON- MOTORS,. 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