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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-05-21, Page 9MR. & MRS. GERALD F. FINKBEINER Members of the Council for Exceptional Children held a local chapter founding meeting in St. &fit 80 elect The Exeter Times Advocate is pleased to send birthday greetings to the following senior citizens celebrating birthdays: MRS. HARRY FORD, RR 1, Woodham, 80, May 15, MRS. ETTIE BAKER, Grand Bend, 81, May 21, MISS MAY HODGINS, Bluewater Rest Home, 92, May 24. • CHARLES JONES, 395 Albert St., 80, May 23. WADE INSURANCE AGENCY D,T, (Terry) Wade Total Insurance Service Auto — Fire — Liability — Glass Sickness and Accident Income Life — Pensions' Surely Bonds, etc. I would be happy to diScuSs your particular Insurance needs. Call today or at renewal Phone Creditors 234.6368 or 234.6224 INVEST NOW - .. ,.. . on Guaranteed Investment Certificates. 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RECEIVES 10 YEAR SERVICE AWARD District Commissioner of Scouting, Ray Maclnnis, of Clinton, presented a 10 year service award to Mrs. Harold Sisons, Tuesday night, at the annual Scout and Cub banquet. Chairman of Planning Committee, Mel Gaiser looks on. T-A photo. Many highlights in Cubbing Lady scouter receives award Newly weds reside n London Mrs. Harold Sissons received a ten year service award in Scouting, Tuesday evening, at the annual father and son Scout and 'T Cub banquet at Exeter United Church. Mrs. Sissons started in the organization as a Guide Lieutenant with the 1st Exeter Girl Guide Company in September, 1958, A year later she switched to Cubs and has been active in this work ever since. Jean Sissons was the first lady Scouter in the Exeter district to write and take wood-badge training since the group was formed in 1921, Another highlight in her scouting career was meeting the Chief Scout of the Commonwealth, Sir Charles MacClean at a dinner in his honor in London, Ontario, in 1967. Both Mrs. Sissons and her husband Harold, who has been associated with Exeter Cubs since 1956, are dedicated workers in the Scouting organization. During the past years they have guided about 150 boys from this community through Cubs and seen many of them continue on in Scouts and Rangers, and take their places in the community as responsible citizens. The Sissons, who thoroughly enjoy their work with the boys, have had the added opportunity of meeting many people from Mrs. Geo. Jaques of Tavistock is visiting with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Allan Jaques. Mrs. Wm, Haigh attended the graduation of her son, Rick Haveling, from Sir Sandford Fleming Forestry College, Peterborough. Friends from Stratford, Preston, Peterborough and Kitchener also attended. ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fairbairn, wish to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Mabel Ann to,Dr. Stephen B. Moore, son of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Moore, London, Ontario. The wedding will • take place June 20,1970 at 4:30 o'clock in Exeter United Church. f4 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McTavish of Exeter, announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Jane, to James Wilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Wilton of Montreal, Quebec. The wedding will take place August 22, 1970 at Exeter United Church. Aid for exceptional child Michael's Senior School, Stratford, recently to encourage parents and teachers in Perth and Huron to join this association. Dr. Madeline Hardy, guest speaker said, "We are discovering more and more that many brain damaged, perceptual handicapped and neurological impaired children are often bright, and new methods are being introduced to assist these pupils to learn. Dr. Hardy, associate professor at Althouse College, London, outlined all the categories of learning disability The Provincial Association of C.E.C. hope to establish a local chapter for Perth and Huron Counties. Any parent or teacher who is interested is invited to contact Edward F. Rooney, consultant, Box 718, Seaforth. Robinson Memorial United Church, London, decorated with lighted candles and baskets of yellow and white snapdragons and mums, was the setting for the wedding of Helen Anne Johannesen and Gerald Franklin Finkbeiner. The parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. John K. Johannesen, Huron Street, London and Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Finkbeiner, RR 4 Penfield, Rev. Garth C. Nelson was the officiating minister and Edward Hysen played the wedding music. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white polyester satin dress, styled in princess lines with a cowl neck. Her headdress of flowers held her shoulder length veil, She carried a cascade bouquet of yellow roses and carnations with ivy. Bridal attendant Rosemary Norris, London, chose a full-length orange taffeta gown trimmed with gold. Her bouquet was of orange sweetheart roses, carnations and ivy. The best man was Jim DeBlock, RR 2 Denfield, and the guests were ushered by Neil Falconer, London and Barry Furlonger, Little Current. After a reception at the Ivanhoe Restaurant, the bride changed to an aqua wool crepe suit with black accessories for travelling to Niagara Falls, where the couple honeymooned. The newly weds reside at Apartment 7, Block B., 939 Western Road, London. The bride is employed with the London Life Insurance Company and the groom is on the teaching staff at Nairn School. different parts of the world through Scout activities. They feel strongly that the principles laid down for Scouts by the founder, Lord Baden Powell, of good citizenship, the pursuit of clean habits, duty to God and Country, self reliance and thoughtfulness of others will survive through, the years to come. Mr. & Mrs. Sissons have resigned from the Exeter Cub pack but will continue their leadership in Centralia. Mrs Samuel Fulcher and Mrs. Edward Hulme of Brandon, Manitoba are visiting with Mr. & Mrs, Charles " MacNaughton, Huron Street, and with Jack Fuleher, Edward Street. Dr. & Mrs. M. Gans are holidaying in Israel. Dr. & Mrs. W.G. Balsdon visited in the Ridge town area over the holiday weekend.