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Clinton News-Record, 1969-06-26, Page 7riends hold shower or Lorraine ayerhoe On Wednesday Evening, ,June 8, a miscellanequs shower was ld for Miss Lorraine Overboe t the home of .lay Scott. Fifteen friends, relatives and Insulates of the bride.to•be igned ase rap book which was ade by the hostess, Two. ntests were held. The hostess earl an address extending best ishes from her friends, relatives d classmates. Many lovely gifts were resented to Miss Overboe by udy, Jill and Jo Ann Scott who sought them to her in .a ecorated basket. A dainty lunch was served by ay, Judy, Jill and Jo Ann Scott, Reids . reunite The twelfth annual Reid picnic was held at the home of b Merton and Elsie Keyes, RR 3, Seaforth, with 34 in attendance. Elsie Keyes and Mary Mustard had races for the young ones and a relay and guessing games for the adults. Bruce and Anna Keyes are to be next year's presidents when the picnic is scheduled for the Lions Park in Seaforth on the 4th Sunday in June, Maryke Van Altena, daughter. of Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Van Altena of Clinton, was married last Saturday to Ken Osborn of Windsor, a former Clinton resident. In town for the ceremony were three of Ken's grandparents and all four of Maryke's grandparents. Her relatives came to Clinton from the Netherlands to attend the wedding. The newlyweds are at centre above. The bride's grandparents, at far left, are John Van Altena, Mrs. Catherine Van Altana, William Brehm and Mrs. Margaret Brehm. The bridegroom's grandparents, from left to right, are Mrs. Jean Osborn, Mrs. Florence Boyd and Harvey Boyd. — Staff Photo. Middetons are wed 50 years; honored by family, and friends Mr, and, Mrs Fred Middleton of RR`( f3; Glifithn; nikeil`tleit golden` wedding anniversary with an open house, reception and tea at their home in ' Goderich Township last Wednesday. The Middletons were married June 18, 1919 by the Rev. A. L. G. Clark of St. George's Church, Goderich, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. ,and Mrs. James•Johnston. They' have spent the 50 years since on the Middleton farm, a century ' farm on the Bayfield Road, and have been very active in community affairs. More than 150 persons called on the couple last week and all the women visitors were greeted by Mr. Middleton with a hearty kiss in the Trudeau manner. Mrs. Middleton was wearing a rose suit and an orchid for the occasion. The house was decorated with arrangements of golden roses, " =Many of them gifts of well-wishers among whom were the Anglican Church Women of St. James Church, Middleton. Guests were received at the door by Mrs. Robert Campbell. Cindy, Joanne and Shelley Middleton were, in charge of the guest book. Pouring tea during the afternoon were Mrs. Charles Wise, Mrs. William Wise and Miss Kathleen McNaughton. Taking. over in the evening ' were Mrs. Ken Taylor of Blyth, Mrs. F. H. Paull of Bayfield, Miss Nancy Middleton of Stratford, and the Misses Patsy .and Linda Wise and Marnie Middleton. Many messages of congratulations were received. Telegrams came from Prime Minister ,Pierre Trudeau, the Hon. Robert Stanfield, the Hon. John Robarts, premier of Ontario; the Hon. Charles MacNaughton, Huron MPP and Robert McKinley, MP for Huron. There was also a wire from Miss Shirley Cooper of • Bermuda, a former neighbor of the Middletons. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Middleton were honored at a family dinner at the Little Inn in Bayfield on Sunday. Forty-two persons attended. The Middletons have seven children: Mrs. J. W. (Margaret) Counter of Clinton; Mrs. Robert (Kathleen) Campbell of Clinton; Mrs. Edward (Elizabeth) Mullens of Toronto; Mrs. Andrew (Barbara) Grindlay of London, England; Ted of Stratford; David of RR 4, Clinton, and Donald on the home farm. All were present but Barbara who visited with her parents when they travelled to England earlier this year. Also at the family dinner were Mrs. Charles Wise and Mrs. William Wise of Clinton, Miss Kathleen McNaughton of London and Miss Agnes Middleton Of Goderich. Mt. and Mrs. Fred Middleton have 25 grandchildren. , , , UNTIL HE FOUND OUR PRICES SO FAIR AND JUST. ART'S SUPERTEST Albert St, — Clinton, 482-7903 WESTFIELD UNITED CHURCH ANNIVERSARY wili be held on JUNE 29TH at 11 a.m. in Westfield United Church, As this is the closing service of the chtirch, all former members are especially invited t� attend, 255, 2811 Snells gather in Londesboro Clarkesburg, Ontario. Miss Margaret Bain of Stratford held the lucky ticket on a lawn chair. Keith Snell gave an interesting account of a trip he and his wife took to Labrador City to visit his brother Lorne and family. The third Saturday in June was chosen for the 1970 picnic to be held in Londesboro. The executive officers elected are the same as last year with Donald Snell, Waterloo, president and Beatrice Welsh, Bayfield, secretary -treasurer. The committees were all returned. The 38th annual Snell reunion was held at Londesboro last Saturday with 85 people registering. A variety of races and sports for young and old were held and a bountiful meal was served in the hall. In the absence of the president, Don Snell of Waterloo, • the vice-president, Wilfred Walker of Wingham, acted as chairman for the business meeting. The oldest person attending was Mrs. Wick of Stratford. The largest family present was a tie between the Keith Snells and Ken McNalls. Persons coming the 1 longest distance were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Thompson, Porter's Hill BY MRS. DON HARRIS A special service will be held at Grace Church on Sunday afternoon June 29 at two o'clock. As this is the closing service of the church, all former members are cordially invited to attend. The "filial"""'lrieetiiig of `"`th" 'Kathy,;;:i Davey, Janice Shaptgn and n; Bevin Shapton, accompanied by Mrs. Bruce Shapton; musical number, Mrs. Nelson Squires (piano); Nelson Squires (mouth organ) and Cecil Skinner (violin); vocal solo, Mrs. John Bishop; rag time music, Mrs. H. Hodgins and a reading by Mrs. Bruce Shapton. A delicious lunch was served and birthday gifts were presented to Mrs. Eaton, Mrs. Pearl McLean, Mrs. Fremlin, William Mair, Mrs. Wiltse, Carl Proctor, Hugh Walker, Miss McDonald, Thos. Roberton, George McClinchey, Florence Cunningham, Mrs. Elsie Cann, Mrs. Oakley, Mrs. Maude Cummings, Mrs. Pawsom, Mrs. Morgan, Charles Weymouth, Mrs. Emma Bell, Mrs. Homey, Mrs, Glousher, Mrs. Shapton, Mrs. L. Hay and Mrs. Hodgson. Huronview marks birthdays of 23 The June Birthday party at Huronview was held on June 18 with the Crediton Institute in charge. Mrs. Davey convened the program consisting of: a. sing -song, conducted by Mrs. Fahner and Mrs. Hodgins; a reading by Mrs. G. Dearing; trio, United Church Women of Grace.' Church was held last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Argyle Lockhart. The president, Mrs, Don Harris, chaired the meeting which opened with singing. Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Tom Sowerby. Mrs. William Townshend gave the minutes of the previous meeting and the roll was called. The financial report was given by Mrs. Sowerby. At the close of the business meeting the Rev. and Mrs. Beck were presented with a gift of. stainless steel flatware along 'with sincere Best Wishes for the future. A closing hymn was sung after which Rev. Beck led in prayer and gave a closing message: Lunch was . served by Mrs. Lockhart assisted by Mrs. Chester Sturdy: BARR — KENNEDY First St. Andrew's United Church, London, was decorated with baskets of white mums and pink gladioli on May 3, when the Rev. A. J. Farquhar, in a double -ring ceremony, united in marriage Bonnie Dianne Kennedy and Claude Gerald Barr. The bride is the daughter 'of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kennedy, Huron Park, and the groom is the son of Mrs. Retta Barr of Pakenham, Ontario and the late Herbert Barr. Given in marriage by her father, the bride had chosen a floor -length gown of white Iagoda and chantilly lace. The sleeveless lace bodice was highlighted by a boat -shaped neckline and empire waist. The gently controlled A-line skirt was accented at the back with extra fullness. Over this was worn a chantilly lace coat, with a rolled lagoda collar and elbow length sleeves. Her cape -length three tiered silk chiffon veil was held by a headdress of tiny roses AWL,. ,leaves. She carried a bouquet of red roses and fern. Miss Carol Stewart of London, maid of honour and bridesmaid, Miss Carol Bloor, cousin of the bride, London, wore identical floor length gowns of fiesta pink chiffon. The sleeveless gowns were accented by multi -coloured guipure lace trimming the scooped necklines and empire waists while a cardinal coat effect was produced by chiffon draping from the shoulders to the floor. They wore matching headdresses. Miss Lori Kennedy as junior bridesmaid and Misses Kim and, Christine Kennedy as flowergirls, all sisters of the bride, wore identical floor length gowns of fiesta pink chiffon with puffed sleeves and empire waists WEEK -END SPECIAL FRIDAY AND SATURDAY JUNE 27 & 28, 1969 IIONELMER FREY'S ARROW LADIES CHILDREN ONTARIO ST., E., CLINTON, ONT. Phone 482-9032 For every ,lady making a purchase --- no minimum -- we are offering a beautiful china CUP AND SAUCER absolutely FREE (start now to save a set). FREE~ CANDY for all children when Lccompanied by an adult. Also for you children, between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday and between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, a FREE POPSICLE -- good humor with any purchase made, by an adult. GENTLEMEN For every rnan making a gasoline purchase, we offer a case of Pepsi-Cola for the low price of 39t (plus •deposit). Save 39c on each case (limit of 2 cases per man). "ELMER AND ARROW„ Cordially invite you to visit his Arrow Service Station for ail of your gasoline requirements, making a substantial saving on each and every gallon purchased. SAVE UP TO 3#=REGULAR GASOLINE 47." PEL , GAt.� GO WITH ARROW GO WIIHI ELMER FREY accented by multi -coloured guipure lace trimming. They wore matching headdresses. The maid of honour and bridesmaids carried bouquets of white mums tipped pink, to match their gowns and the flowergirls carried white baskets with similar flowers, Harry Barr of Pakenham, brother of the groom, was best man and Bryan Smith, Lucan, and Alan Kennedy, brother of the bride, Huron Park, were ushers. Music was provided by Barry Cabena. For the reception held at the Legion Hall, Lucan, the bride's mother had chosen a powder -blue coat and dress ensemble with matching hat, white accessories and corsage of white carnations tipped with blue and pink roses. She was assisted by the groom's mother wearing a turquoise coat and dress ensemble, white floral hat and white accessories with a corsage of white gardenia and stephanotis. For a trip.. to . Washington, D.C., the bride wore an orange coat and dress ensemble with matching hat, beige accessories and corsage of orange roses. The young couple will make their home at Clandeboye. The groom is an Q.P.P. Constable with the Lucan Detachment. The bride is on the staff of the Board of Education, London. Prior to her marriage, the bride was feted by several showers. Mrs. Sheldon Boyle, London, aunt of the bride, Miss Carol Stewart, London and Miss Sharon Bates, London, held showers in her honor at their homes. Clintpn News-Repprd, Thursday, June 26, 1969 7 Photo by Cover Mr. AND MRS. ROBERT WAYNE VODDEN Knox Presbyterian Church was the setting for a wedding ceremony on, Saturday, May 10, when Suzanne Mary Grace Berry became the bride of Robert Wayne Vodden. Rev. Lockhart Royal officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Berry, Goderich and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Vodden, R. R. 1, Clinton. The church was decorated with pink carnations and white baby mums with trailing ivy set in a pair of candelabra, On the altar were vases of pink gladioli and white feather mums. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a full length gown of cloud white Chantilly lace over stiffened silk. The long coat effect, edged with self scallops of the lace ended in a cathedral train. Self ruffles touched with tiny bows garnished the neck and wrist. She carried a cascade of bridal pink roses and trailing ivy. Her headpiece was a crown shaped tiara of tiny seed pearls enhanced by a shoulder length vPii Maid of -honor was Linda Young, Dungannon. The bridesmaids were Elaine Berry, sister of the bride and Mrs. Ronald Hugill of Baden, sister of the groom. ,Lisa Hugill, niece of the groom, was flower girl. The attendants were dressed alike in floor length gowns of pale turquoise peau-de-charme with ruffled necks and hems. They carried white baskets of bridal pink roses, white baby mums and trailing ivy. The best man was William Vodden, brother of the groom. Ushers were Stephen Tyndall, Clinton and Michael Berry, brother of the bride, For a reception at the Maitland Country Club the bride's mother chose an emsemble of dawn pink French silk appliqued with matching Alencon lace. She wore navy accessories and a pale pink orchid corsage. The groom's mother assisted at the reception wearing a coat and dress costume of sea aqua Matlesse with navy accessories. She wore a corsage of deep pink carnations. Calvin Krauter of Brussels acted as master of ceremonies. For a honeymoon trip to Northern Ontario the bride chose a dress and coat ensemble of pale blue and white brocade with navy accessories and a pale pink orchid corsage. Previous to her marriage the bride was honored at five showers given by Mrs. M. Simpson and Mrs. C. Schneiker; Jill Sheardown and the staff of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Linda Young; Mrs. Bert Shobbrook of Londesboro; and Mrs. Cllark Ball of Clinton. The couple will reside at R. R. 1, Clinton. _ THANK YOU tb everyone who assisted, and attended. A sincere thank you from The Dr. Addison Appreciation Night Committee. 26b CLINTON COMMUNITY CENTRE FRIDAY, JUNE 27 Skate From 7.00 p.m. Until ? ? ? Spectators ' ENTRY FEE 1,1 Skate Rental 25c w $1.00 w SOc Trophies Donated By AIKEN BROS. BILL'S BOWLING & BILLIARDS CLINTON LG.A, HOOD EPPS CORRIE'S & WHITE CLINTON COMMUNITY CENTRE Participation Restricted to Ptytsorls Over 10 Year Old Colne ,fain in the Fun! 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