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THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 26, 1952
Martin-Dick Rites
In London Church
In a charming wedding cere
mony at Hamilton Road Presby
terian Manse, London, Friday,
June 13 at 7 p.m. Audrey Mae
Dick, London, only daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Dick, Hensall,
and Ronald Eric Martin, Lon
don, son of Mr. and Mrs. Har
old Martin, London, exchanged
marriage vows. Rev. O. G. Locke
officiated for the double ring
ceremony.
For her wedding the attrac
tive bride chose a strapless gown
of white nylon net styled with a
satin bodice which featured a
dainty shoulder cape. The full
skirt was detailed with embroid
ered satin points which extended
from the bodice on each side.
Her finger tip veil of embroid
ered nylon net fell from a tiara
of orange blossoms and lily of
the valley, and long net mitta
completed her ensemble. She
wore a two strand of pearls and
carried a bridal boquet of Ameri
can beauty roses, fern and ste-
phanotis. Bridesmaid, Miss Phy
llis Harris, London, was gown
ed in mauve nylon net identically
styled to that of the bride’s. Jr.
bridesmaid Miss Marilene Burke,
London, wore a gown of maize
taffeta, both wore matching
headdress and carried colonical
boquets of sweet peas- in har
monizing shades to match their
costumes.
Jack Madden, of London, at
tended the groom. Receiving
guests at Hook’s restaurant,
Glendale, the bride’s mother
wore a navy sheer dress with
accessories in white and corsage
of pink and white carnations.
The grooms mother chose a
dress of dusky rose with white
accessories and wore a carna
tion corsage.
For motoring through the
United States the bride travel
led in an embroidered lime ny
lon dress over which she wore
a white shortie coat, her acces
sories were in white and she
wore a corsage of carnations.
Mr, and Mrs. Martin will reside
at 862 Stedwell, St. London.
St.
John H erman McKnight
Takes Walkerton Bride
Paul’s United Church
Walkerton, was the scene on
Saturday afternoon, June 7, of
the marriage uniting Lois Rgye
Vogan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel W. Vogan and John Her
man McKnight, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Glen M. McKnight of Exe
ter. The Rev. S. W. Pattison of
ficiated. Mrs. Ruth Patterson of
Hanover presided at the organ,
and William Brown of Walkerton sang.
Given in marriage by her
father the bride wore a gown of
white net over satin, the strap
less bodice topped by a matching
lace jacket. Her fingertip lace-
edged veil was gathered to a
Juliet cap of lace. She carried a
white
purple
valley.
Mrs. „
ton was- her sister’s...............
honor, wearing a gown of lilac
net and taffeta and matching
mittens and carrying a nosegay
of spring flowers. Miss Mary Mc
Knight of Exeter, sister of the
groom as bridesmaid was iden
tically gowned in yellow net and
carried a similar nosegay,
Groomsman was Paul Balk-
Will, Exeter, and ushers were
Dr. A. J. Hamilton and Robert
Managhan, Clinton. Guests were
received in the church parlors
aftei’ the ceremony. The brides
mother wore a blue crepe dress,
and pink accessories and a cor
sage of pink roses, The groom’s
mother wore a navy blue dress
with white accessories and cor
sage of red roses.
For the wedding trip the bride
donned a powder blue pic’n’pic
suit with navy accessories.
Mr. and Mrs. McKnight
reside in Walkerton.
a
lily-of-the-
bible showered with
orchid and
A. J. Kergin,of Ilamil-
matron of
will
W.C.T.U. Meeting
of
Wounded In Wrist
Ronald Davidson, 16, son
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Davidson,
Winthrop, is in Scott Memorial
Hospital with a bullet wound in
bis wrist. The accident occurred
on Tuesday afternoon when the
boy was examining a rifle with
Bobby Bettles. The boys are
students at S.iS. No. 10, McKillop
and were alone at the Davidson
home after school. The wound is
not considered serious.
(Seaforth News)
The June meeting of the Exeter-
Hensall branch of the Women’s
Christian Temperance Union was
held at the home of the presi
dent Mrs. E. Geiger, Hensall,
Wednesday, June 18. Devotionals
were led by Mrs. C. L. Jinks as
sisted by Mrs. F. J. Appleby of
Hensall and Mrs. C. W. Down,
Exeter.
Plans were made for assisting
the Hospitality Fund for the
Worlds Convention to be held in
Vancouver in 1953.
Huron County in the
the Field Secretary
McKay of Toronto,
planned.
Mrs. Geiger was in
A visit to
autumn by
Mrs.
was
Beth
also
charge of
the business portion of the meet
ing. Light refreshments were
served at the close of the meet
ing.
It’s Canada’s
Enjoy
Bride-Elect Showered
Prior To Wedding
Between fifty and sixty friends
and neighbors gathered at the
home of Mrs. Earl Whiting on
Tuesday night when Mrs. Bud
Hamliton of London was hostess
for a miscellaneous shower for
Haysel Kerslake, bride of Satur
day.
Gifts were drawn into the din
ing room in a decorated wagon
drawn behind
cycle by little
bara Whiting,
were all opened, Haysel -thanked
the ladies and invited them to
see her trousseau,
tests were enjoyed
cake and ice cream
Haysel had been
honor on several occasions before
leaving Toronto when business
associates made a presentation
of sterling place settings and
also at a miscellaneous shower
when Miss Lois McGuire and
Mrs. G. Cullingham were
hostesses.
a decorated bi
Melvin and Bar-
After the gifts
Several con-
after which
were served,
the guest of
joint
Caven W.M.S.
Mrs, Harry Strang was
ess for the June meeting of the
Caven W.M.S. Mrs. F. Whilsmith
was in charge of the devotional
exercises assisted by Mrs. Sillery.
Mrs, W. Hatter reviewed the
Glad Tidings reading several in
teresting stories. Mrs. N. Stan-
lake took the topic from the
study book on South America.
Marilyn Strang played a lov
ely piano solo and Mrs. Sillery,
Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Laing
sang “Jesus Saviour Pilot Me.”
Mrs. Moir told a story from the
“He Wore Orchids.” A
Mrs.
book “He Wore
lovely lunch was served by
Moir and Mrs. Ross Oke.
host-
Mason Reunion
The annual Mason reunion was
held on Sunday at the home of
Mr. and Mrs, Ray Hodgins. Over
ninety guests took part in the
races and games. A ball game
was enjoyed by the younger ones.
After supper the election of of
ficers took place. The picnic will
be held next year at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. William Maguire.
was
and
the
Choir Picnic
A very enjoyable time
spent at the home of Mr.
Mrs. William Sillery when
Caven Church choir gathered
for a picnic supper on the lawn.
Mrs. Eunice Dixon who is leav
ing for the west for the sum
mer, was presented with a hand
kerchief shower. Mrs. Sillery
was also presented with a gift
from the choir. Choir practice,
followed.
ELIMVILLE
The Elimville Sunday School
Picnic will be held on Friday,
June 27, at Seaforth Lion’s Park
commencing at l:p.m. Everyone
is lease asked to bring picnic
baskets for supper.
Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Branton
and Mr. Harry Cole of London
visited on Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Alvin Pym.
Mr. and Mrs. Reg McDonald
and family of Exeter visited on
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Eve
rett Skinner.
We are sorry to report Mr.
Harvey Sparling is a patient in
Victoria Hospital where he un-
derwetn an operation on Sunday.
A large crowd attended the
John’s. Picnic held at Winchel-
sea school on Saturday.
The Elimville Sunday School
Anniversary services will be held
on Sunday, June 29 th with
morning service at 11 a.m. and
evening service at 7:30 p.m. Rev.
Clysdale will be guest speaker.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murch,
Launie and Sharon of Owen
Sound visited over the week-end
with Mr. and Mrs. Philip Murch. :
I Exeteritcs Attend Funeral
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Morley
and Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Pym at
tended the funeral of the late
Mrs. Joseph Morley at Owen
Sound on Saturday and accom-
anied by Mr. and Mrs. Fullard
spent the week-end at the lat
ter’s cottage at Barrow Bay
Monday with Mrs. R. -Moore and
family.
Mr. Earl Middleton is one of
the first to start haying in the
community this year.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zubal
and daughter spent Saturday
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs
I. Zubal Sr. and family.
Revere WMS
The Revere WMS Circle June
meeting was held at the home
of Mrs, Haysel Perrin. Thirteen
members were present.
Assisting the president, Mrs.
Harold Hardie in# the worship
were Mrs. Orville Newby, Mrs
Floyd Dykes. Mrs. Gordan Rath-
burn sang. The« topic on New
Canadians was given by Mrs.
Warren Gregory, who later help-
, , • i ed the hostess serve a straw-Mr. and Mrs. William Iloutly berry tea.
visited on Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Scott of Cromarty.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stephen
and Betty Ann accompanied by
Mr, and Mrs. Harold Jeffery of
Exeter visited on Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jefferv of
Galt.
Mr. and Mrs. William Smith,
Larry and Carol of Centralia
visited o» Friday evening
and Mrs. Harold Bell.Mr.
with
EDGEWOOD
Sunday guests with Mr.
Mrs. “ ---- --
and
and family of St. Mary’s, Mr.
and Mrs. Gordon Mitchell and
daughter and Mr. and Mrs.
Stanley Crawford and Edythe.
Mrs. Gordon Rathburn attend
ed the funeral of Mrs. Emerson
Gunning, the former May Clarke.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Metters
and Charlie spent a few days at
Pickerel Lake.
Mrs. Stewart Keith returned
home on Thursday from St.
Joseph’s Hospital, London. We
wish for her a speedy recovery.
Master Gordon Moore from
Revere School and Norman Sceli
from three and ten school got a
cup at the field day this year
held in Granton.
Mary Zubal spent a few days
with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Zubal
family.
Sunday visitors with Mr.
Mrs. Roy Moore were Mr.
Mrs. William Bendall and fam
ily, Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Foster,
of St. Mary’s and Mrs. Clarence
Pfaff and family of Ailsa Craig.
Mrs. Bernice Petrie and Mrs.
H. Clark of Stratford visited
and
Mr.Percy Hodgins were
Mrs. Andrew Standeaven
and
and
and
Eighty-Fifth Birthday
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