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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1959-06-25, Page 16Pope 16 The Times,Ativogete., June 25, 1959 ' • ' • PICNICS Riley reunion Under ideal weather condition .the 12th annual Riley reunion Was held at the farm home of jr. and Mrs. Bert Riley of Cro- ;party on Saturday, June 20 with tighty five members of the elan .ittencling. A program of sports -Was run off under the direction .0f Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harburn, and Mr. ancFMrs. Norman liar- jalArn, Winners were: races under 5, Cheryl Riley; 3 to 6, Betty Ann Harburn; 6 to 9, Marjorie Speck - ley; 9 to 12, David Smale; 12 to 36, Lloyd Brodhagen; married men, Ross Riley; mended ladies, Mrs. Bill Kellington; shoe scram- ble, Miss °Margaret Boa; three legged race, Miss Eleanor Boa, Ross Riley. Oldest lady present was, Mrs. John Riley, 83, Kippen; young- est. baby, Hughie, Harburn, Live months, Thorndale; mystery per- son, Joseph Flynn, dlintort, won by Norman, Harburn. Peanut scramble for the children, with each child receiving a balloon. Officers elected for 1960 were president. Joseph Flynn, Clinton; vice-president, Gear g e Mann, Clinton; secretary, Mrs, Bill Kel- lington, Brussels, treasurer, Mrs. Bert Riley, Cromarty; sports. Mrs. Kellington and Miss Phyl- lis Riley. Brussels, 1960 reunion will be held at Mr. and Mrs. Bert Riley's on third Saturday in June. Troyer reunion The 38th annual. Troyer reunion was held Sunday at Harbour Park, Goderich, with members present from Wayne and Belle- ville, Mich., Londesboro, Sea - forth, Kippen, Hensall, Bruce - field and Varna. Sports were directed by Mr, ond Mrs. Lorne Lawson and Mrs. Harold Hugill, Results are: pre school, Mary Lou Johnson, Beth Troyer; girls' race, 5-7, Faye Troyer, Mary Lou Johnson; boys, Bobby Cole- man; girls, 8-10, Betty Hoggart, boys, Russell Talbot, Harvey Hoggart; girls, 10-12, Sandra Hu - gill, Glenda, Johnson; boys, Rus- sell Talbot, Neil Gemmell. Girls kick the ...slipper, Bar- bara Bowes; boys, Douglas Hu - gill; couple shoe scramble, Ken- neth Gemmel], „Karen Talbot; girl with most buttons, Betty Hoggart; boy with most color in socks, Kenneth Gemmel!. tooth! pick and life saver relay, San- dra Hugill's team. Lowe -Johnston The Lowe -Johnston reunion at- tended by members front Brus- sels, Blyth, Walton, Paris and liensall, was held at Seaforth Lions Park under ideal weather conditions Saturday, June 20. Prize for the eldest person went to Mrs. N. Cardiff of Brus- sels, 96 years young. Following a picnic supper sports were run off. Mrs. Douglas Hemingway of Brussels was appointed 1960 pre- sident and Mrs. D. C. Matheson, Walton, secretary -treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. W. Wells, of Pa- ris, extended an'invitation to hold the 1960 reunion at their home. Schwalm reuuion The Schwalm reunion was held at Riverview Park, Exeter on Saturday, June 20, with 32 pre- sent for dinner and 52 for sup- per. In the election of officers for 1960 president was Mrs. Harvey Pfaff, St. Marys; secretary treas- urer, Miss Arlene Hansen, Strat- ford; table committee, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKenzie and Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Schwalm, lien - salt; sports cammittee, Mr. and. Mrs, Harold Hansen, Stratford, Mr, and Mrs, Charles Harris, London. Races, games and contests were enjoyed in the afternoon. Winners of the races were: kid- dies' race, Bobbie Harris, Lon- don; boys under 8 years, Charles Schwalm, girls, Barbara Schwalm, Hensall; boys 10 years and under, Larry Pfaff, St. Ma- rys; wheelbarrow race, Larry Pfaff, St, Marys: Shoe scramble, Miss Marjorie Pfaff, St. Marys; broad jump, Harvey Pfaff, St. Marys. Throwing ball and throwing rolling pin, Mrs, Art O'Hara, Belleville.- young men's race, Ge- rald Hansen, Stratford; married linen's race, Murray May, Byron; married ladies race, Mrs. Har- vey Pfaff, St. Marys; grand- mothers race, Mrs. Harold Han- sen, Stratford. Oldest person present was Mrs. Violet Schwalm, Hensall, young- est person, Diane Hodgcrt, Wood- ham; person attending from long- est distance, Mrs. Art O'Hara, Belleville; couple married long- est, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Pfaff, Exeter; couple. married shorteU time, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Mc. Kenzie, Hensall; couple with lar- gest family attending, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Schwalm, Hensall; newest grandmother, Mrs. Hed- ley May, Exeter. Mr. Milton Pfaff, retired post- master of Exeter attended the picnic in his wheel -chair and en- joyed meeting his relatives, who were present from Belleville, Byron, St. Thomas, London. St. Marys, Toronto, Stratford, Thed- ford, Exeter and Hensall During the supper hour the election of officers for 1960 was held. President is Mr. Ernie Tal- bot; vice-president, Mr. Gordon J o h n s o n; sec -treasurer, Mrs. Emerson Coleman; sports, Mrs. Joyce Faber, Mrs. Bill Sims, Mrs. Gordon Johnson; lunch, Mr. Emerson Coleman, Mrs. Russell Coleman, Mrs. Ernie Talbot. Pepper reunion The annual Pepper family re- tiiion was held at the Seaforth Lions Park on Saturday with ap- proximately 75 persons attend- ing. An interesting line-up of sports was conducted by the committee in charge and results of the races are: Children, 5-8 years, Bill Mc- Gregor, Joyce Falconer; girls, 618, Joyce Falconer, Glenda Ma- theson; boys, Bill McGregor; girls, 9-12, Florence Pepper, Ruth Anne Pepper; boys, Grant Pepper, Larry Barker; young ladies, Gloria Ann Pepper, Bon- nie Barker; young men, Albert Walter, Roy Walter; Married ladies, Mrs. Lawrence Barker, Mrs. Glenn Pepper, mar- ried men, Roy Pepper, Wes Pep- per; grandmother's spot race, Mrs. John, Pepper; grandfathers time race, Howard Crich, Roy Pepper; girls kicking slipper, Ju- lene Elliott; Elliott; boys, Bruce Mal- colm; calling the men to dinner, Mrs. Frank McGregor, Mrs. Glenn Pepper; calling the cows, Clifford Pepper, Roy Pepper; bean race for couples, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Pepper; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Pepper; tennis relay race, Bonnie Barker's team. Person coming the farthest dis- tance, Mr. Luther Pepper of Van- couver, B.C., 84 years young; youngest person present, Wendy Barker; lucky no. signing the register, Mr. Fred PePper; the children enjoyed a peanut scram- ble. Due to the absence of the pre- sident, Mrs, Carl McClinchey, the secretary, Mrs. Clifford Pep- per, took charge of a short busi- ness meeting. President is Mr. Dalton Mal- colm; sec-treas., Mrs. Lawrence Barker; sports comnlittee, Mr, and Mrs. John McGregor, Mr, a n d Mrs, Frank McGregor; lunch committee, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Les Pepper, Mr. and Mrs, Ross Gordon, Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Pepper. It was decided to hold next years' pichic at the Seaforth Lions Park on the third Sunday in June. Gunning reunion Over 80 members of the Gun- ---ning family attended a reunion in Stratford Park last Wednes- day. Winners in races for 5 years and under were: Debra Miller; girls, six to 10, Shelia, ,Keller, Ann Parkinson; boys, Douglas McNaughton, Donald Squire, girls, 11 to 15, Lana Keller, Ruth Miller; boys, Gerald Morley; young ladies, Ruth Miller; young men, Ray Jaques; married la- dies, Mrs. Roy Jaques, Mrs. Or- land Squires; married men's walking race, Edgar Squire; sack race, Lana Keller, Ruth Miller; kick the slipper, ladies, Barbara Morley; married ladies. Mrs. Frayne Parsons; shoe scramble, Lana Keller; hula hoop, Mrs. Keller. Thomson -Wells T h e Therinsoil -Well8 reunion e'aa held hiQueen's Park, Sttat. ford lett Saturday, About 50 set dOWn to dinner and supper. Those present were from Lon- tlesboto, Blyth, Exeter, Granton, Weedbani, Toronto, Manitoba, Whalen and Themes Read. Sport a were held with Mr. and lifts. Wilbert Rohde in eharge. Wirths for Children 6 and tinder were; Keith Thentson, O1ttnROIlde; 7 to 10, Bob Mc. Roberts, Douala -a Retitle 10 to it, Gerald Mhtley; young' larlieS, Barbara Motley; married then, !IMAM- Thorriten; kick the slip. lie, Children, Grant Thefilsori; lidiet, Mrs. Chas McP,ObertS; *len,WthI&ni Theinaini; ladle& Minnie Walk, Mrs. William Thoin. Coutit jelly Beans jar„ Mrs. ThOlisitrifl; .droppirig elith pint in 'bottle, 'Glenn leffetY; tAkingt1oths Pint off ll' Wil. Ilam rfiditianti'S teeth, Youngest child present, Dennis Keller; oldest man, Thomas Gun- ning, 89 years of age; oldest woman, Mrs. A. Brock, 84; per- son from farthest distance, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sly, England. Marshmallow race, Mrs. Fred Parkinson; most articles in purse Mrs. Will Tookey; balloon race, Mrs. L. Passmore and Nelson Squire; paper bag race, Mrs. Mardlin's team: tie the bonnet race, Mrs, Herman Foster's team; contest of mystery parcel, Mrs. A. Jaques. William Tookey was named president for 1960; Fred Parkin- son, secretary; Nelson Squire, treasurer; table committee, Mrs. A. Parsons, Mrs. A. Passmore, Mrs, A. Russell and Mrs. E. Kel- ler; sports committee, Mr, and Mrs. Ray Knight, Mr, and Mrs. Russell Morley, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jaques; registratioe. Mrs. A. Jaques, Mrs. A. Gunning. • Fairfield SS Fairfield School Section held their annual picnic Friday after- noon, June 19. The sports pro - grain was opened with a candy scramble kr pre-school children. Winners in races were: 6.8 years, boys and girls, Bobby Denis, Ruth -Anne Xing; 8-10 Mixed, Jenny Verkerk, Wayne King; 10-13 mixed, Geraldine Verkerk, .Tudy Lamport; young men, Ronnie Wilson; young ladies, Evelyn Wilson, Judy Lamport; married Men, Elmer P.owt, Rusael Xing. Walking rac , married women, Mrs. Gerdon MacDonald; Mar- ried men, Herman Powe (meat bow-legged); sack race, 11,0y Wil. Sort, Bonnie Wilton; thred-legge.d race, Ronnie. Wilson and .Dennis MaeDonalci, *hie arid Geral- dine Verkerk; Ttig-e-war for the selidei chi], dren, Jimmie Nell's side; hoola hemp, George: Iltriburn'S side; tossing paper plate, Geerge Rep - burn; ball relay, Herman. rowe's side; Way spot, Mrs. Itithard; first,aid dressing, Jean Neil kid TOilY Mania. garnet tillers Is feattteet of the SPOrts progratt, Comments about Cromarty By MRS. KEN MckEleLAR Marian Ritchie Auxiliary a'he June meeting of the Ma- rian Ritchie Evening Auxiliary was held in the basement of the church with Mrs. John Chessell presiding. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Norman Har- burn. Airs. Gerald Carey bad charge of the study hook and was as- sisted by Mrs. Wes. Russell, Urs. Lorne Elliott and Mrs. Mer- vin Dow. Fifteen members ans- wered the roll call by naming a Presbyterian Mission Field. it was decided to quilt two single bed quilts. An invitation = to the 75th anniversary of Strat- ford Presbvyterial was read. Mrs. John Templeman gave a paper on "The Master's Hands." Death of Rev. Fred Harburn Rev. Fred Harburn, a native of Cromarty, died suddenly at his home in Sanborn, N.Y. Satur- day evening in his 79th year, His wife, the former Nora Murray of Port Burwell, died March of this year Surviving are one son, Murray and one daughter (Frances) Mrs. Earl Trippencee, both of Sanborn, N.Y.; one sister, Mrs. Sadie Hill, Seaforth. Mrs. Ed Dick is a niece of the deceased. Funeral services were held from Sanborn on Tuesday. Bearers were Ed Dick, Fred. Norman, Bill, Ernie and Alonzo Harburn of the Staffa and Cro- marty district. Personal items Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliott and Susan of Windsor are vaca- tioning t the f tbcir parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Wal- lace and Mr, and Mrs. Norvall Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Moore and family of Lindsay spent the weekend with Mr, and Mrs. T. L. Scott and family. David Scott returned with them to visit with his cousins, ' Mrs. C. McKaig, Mrs, M. La - mond, Mrs, W. Russell, Mrs. W. Harper, Mrs. Grace Scott, Mrs. W, 'Miller, Mrs. Sadie Scott, Mrs. L. Sarsdahl, Mrs, T. L. Scott, Mrs. J. Wallace, Mrs. L. Elliott, Mrs. F. Hamilton and Mrs. K. McKellar attended the 75th an- niversary of Stratford Presbyte- rial which was held in Knox Church, Stratford on Thursday. Mrs. E. Moore returned home from Lindsay on Saturday where she had visited for two weeks with her son. A family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Norris on father's day. Looking in. with.Liz Looks-forword to visiting GB Ry ELIZABETH TOUCHETTE Joyce .Hahn tells me that she has become a household word is looking forward to her visit to both here and in the States And Grand ERN "very, very much." when the smoke dies away it "1 have been doily' quite a few personal appearances this year , and it's really thrilling to feel a warm :audience respond to my performance," she said. "1 love working on TV but it's so differ- ent from a live show," The petite songstress adds, "1 think every variety performer should get out and 'meet -the - people' once in awhile. It certain- ' ly gives one a terrific boost." T ' npv,qt record , would seem very likely that the. blonde -interviewer (who by the way is the most :exquisite beauty that 1 have ever seen) will go on to bigger and better things. Someone once said 'I don't care what they say about mejust so long as they :spell my name right." Each person who complained about .joyee Davidson's remarks unintentionally boosted her value by adding to .the publicity, Serves leased this week. "One Day Not them right. 1 for one hope she was written by . . ! ; so Long .Ago" makes a million out of the fias- co The sensitive beauty's ability to keep her head high and to avoid backing down now should be commended. One of the performer's who son, has been making headlines was quo ' ted as criticizing Joyce. cross-country for stating her Davidson is singer Patti Lewis. views about the current Royal Her quote seems highly unlikely Visit on an American program. since one of the few things I've , Far be it from me to avoid get. heard Patti say is "he talks, I ' ting on the bandwagon of the sing" while pointing th her agent, :Toronto's Johnny Cowell the " wrote the big -seller "Walk Hand :In Hand") and it's hacked by "Hold me." The record was re- leased on the Sparton label. Another Joyce, Joyce David- { "fors" and "againsts." But if the quote is a legitimate I feel. that Joyce has every one then it is In poor taste and is right to express her opinions no to be taken lightly as the opi- matter what they may be. I think nion of someone who wants to that the furore caused by hop- cash in on the flee publicity heads and inane idiots who in that's being handed. out, all probability never heard the ,. telecast and have just „temp:muumuu llllllll heard her remarks quoted out of context has given all of Canada a black eye in the opinion of outsiders ;who regard freedom of speech as a sacred rights ; Joyce Davidson no doubt made { her remarks unwittingly, She has , garnered hundreds of thousands :of dollars worth of publicity from those editorial writers who con- demn or praise her. Her name Mr. and Mrs. T. Gillespie, Mar- garet and Ann, Komoka, were !Sunday evening visitors with Mr, and Mrs. T. Laing, { Mr, and Mrs. Norman Har - !burn, Mr. and ,Mrs. Erni,e Har- burn, Mr. and Mrs, Ed Dick, !Mr. and Mrs, Frecl Harburn and Mrs,. W. Harburn of Staffa and :Mrs. George Boa have gon'e to Sanborn, Michigan to attend .the funeral of their uncle, Rev. Fred Harburn, { Mrs. Wilmer Howatt and Mrs. 1 Gordon Hewett cf Londesboro visited Saturday with Mr. and 1 Mrs. Alex Gardiner and, Mrs. David Gardiner, Topip from Woodham . By MRS, ARTHUR RUNDLE Personal items Rev. J. Sla8e and Mrs. Slade of Port Elgin visited on Tuesday evening last with Rev. J. Ware- ham and Mrs. Wareham and fa in ily. { Mrs. John Rodd, Miss Jean Copeland were among the Her- licultural Society members to take advantage of -the bus trip on Saturday when they visited the Western Ontario Agricultn- ' rai Society at Ridgelowe. I Mrs. H. Chatten:visited. with Mr. and Mrs, John Tomlinson on Sunday, Mr. and Mr,. Roy 13rock of De- troit. were weekend visitors with Mr. and 11 Lloyd Smith, A number front this :commu- nity attended the Kirkton United Church anniversary on Sunday last. 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