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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1979-05-23, Page 11FERTILIZE NOW for A Bumper Crop of Profits Phone 523-4241 or come and see us for BULK BLEND FERTILIZER & (Bagged) AT COMPETITIVE PRICES NEW FERTILIZER BLENDER for your special requirements owson & Howson Limited Flour & Feed Millers, Complete Fad Supplies Grain Elevators %INGHAM, BLYTB, CARGELL WEEKLY SALE 'BRUSSELS STOCKYARDS LTD. EVERY FRIDAY_ At 12 Noon 1ft Phone 887-6461 — Brussels, Ont. Great Lawns & Gardens Specials Dandelion Bar Weedex Weed 'n Feed with Kinex Vigoro Pink or Gold Lawn Ornaments Carnival Day Specials Lawn Furniture Patio Table $2.99 6-3 Lawn Chair $6.66 Barbeques Gas or Charcoal H ibatchi $7.49 OLDFIELD irj e ru s I HARDWARE 887-6851 THE BRUSSELS POST MAY 23 1979 11 Walton showers Heather McDonald Correspondent MRS. BETTY MCCALL 87-6677 The basement of Duff's United Church was decor- ated in pink and white for the shower of Miss Heather McDonald on Monday even- ing to honour her prior to her marriage this Saturday. Wel- come to the large crowd was given by Mrs. Jim Fritz who announced the program. Piano duet was given by Joyanne Van Vliet and Kim Fritz. A skit on Heather's life was acted by Janis Van Vliet as baby Heather; Sunday school concert by Mrs. Shar- on Bromley, School days by Mrs. John Davies. Getting ready for high school prom, Mother was played by Mrs. Gerald Ryan; Heather by Mrs. J. Fritz, boy friends were Mrs. D. Fraser; Joyce Blake; Joan Bennett; and Mrs. Ernie Livingston. Scene at Victorian Inn with Marie Nolan as Heather playing the part of the The dessert Euchre spon- sored by the Walton W.I. was held Tuesday evening, May 15th. After sampling the many delicious desserts, euchre was played with eleven tables. Prizes were awarded for high lady-Mrs. Ted Fother- gill, Londesboro; low lady- Mrs. G. McCall; High man- Gordon Murray; low man- Mr. E. Baker. Draws from picked up score cards-Mrs. Les Reid; Mrs. Earl Mills; Lawrence Ryan, Mrs. Keith Rock, Mrs. Rena Watt, Mrs. Howard ClarkMel Jacklin, Bert Daer, Mrs. Lorne Hunking, Mrs. Margaret Taylor, Mrs. Bert Daer, Mrs. John Simpson, Mrs. Cliff Ritchie, Wilfred Shortreed, Mrs. Ernie Stevens and Mrs. T. Fother- gill. Saturday evening guests with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hackwell and family were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woods of Gananoque and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Mills of Brant- ford. waitress, Customers were Mrs., Ron Bennett and Mrs. Ken. McDonald. Scene at Telephone office with Mrs. Neil McGavin as Heather, boy friend Mrs. Howard Hackwell. Mrs. Rae Houston was narrator for all scenes. Joyanne and Kim played another piano duet, followed by a reading "My Son the Groom" by Mrs. Don Fraser. Joyce Blake read the fol- lowing address: Dear Heather: See how time flies! Twenty four years have past! Some things forgotten, But many .memories last. Heather Lee was born In January of fifty five It was dead of Winter What a time to arrive There are a lot of memories Of living on the farm Getting into mischief But coming to no harm. Of course older brother Bruce was there To try to keep Heather out of trouble Mr. and Mrs. Robert Humphries and family of London were Victoria week- end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Humphries and Mr. William Bennett. Mrs. George Kirkby, Sault Ste. Marie was a recent visitor with. Mrs. Viola Kirk- by and other relatives in the community. Mrs. Edna Hackwell and Mrs. Audrey McLlwain visited on Saturday with Mrs. Gertie Ennis at the Nursing Home on Queens Ave. in London. Mr. Lester Machan, Tor- onto spent the Victorian holiday week-end with his mother, Mrs., Viola Kirkby. Several in the community took in the firework. display on Sunday evening at the Walton park, sponsored by the recreation committee, those seeing them reported they were very good and lasted about the hour. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Haase Sault Ste. Marie, spent a couple days last week at the home ' of Mr. and Mrs. But soon it was Heather's turn to help When the family began to double. Pushing the buggy with Teddy and doll. Riding a bicycle and playing baseball Playing with sisters and cousins was fun In the morning, afternoon, till the setting of the sun. Those first few years went awfully fast Soon Mom and Dad saw her away Walking with big brother to Walton Public On her very first school day. Heather enjoyed meeting new friends As she attended Walton School Being taught reading and writing And especially the 'Golden Rule. Skating, 4-H, babysitting and choir; These sure were a lot of fun But not hoeing those ruta- Gordon Murray. Mrs. Hazel Love, Sask- atoon spent a week with Mrs. Jean Broadfoot. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kestle Mr. and Mrs. Dave Allison and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Farquharson all of London visited with Mrs. Broadfoot different days last week. On Sunday Mrs. Broadfoot visited with Mr. and Mrs. Art Henderson, Seaforth, Mrs. Fern Patterson and Mrs. Hazel Love were also guests at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Machan and family of Sarnia visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reid. Victoria holiday week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mills were Drs. Je an and Gerd Westermann of Burlington and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Mills and family of Brantford. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Wat- son spent the ,week-end with their daughter and son-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pritchard and family in Lon- don. bagas In the heat of the summer sun. Finally it was off to High School New teachers and friends to greet New subjects to take New challenges to meet A summer job Heather Lee did want So she applied at Stratford's Vic Inn. Her first job away from home. A new page in life she would begin. High school over, Those years went well Now to find a job. Why not work for "Ma Bell!" When working hours were done for the day, No telephone receiver at hand, Heather had to relax some- how And parties proved just grand! It just so happened that at Visiting on the Victoria, holiday week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Har- old Bolger were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lillycrop and family of London and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hutchinson and boys of Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Steven- son, Ron and Chris spent the holiday week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Randy Ives and Wendy at Leamington. Ron visited with Chris Snip of R.R.#2 Ruthven, a former school chum. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Snip and family moved from this area in March. one of these parties. Who should be a guest But a guy named Ron Clarke And I'm sure we all know the rest. Just in case some of you don't remember I'll tell you, in short, their fate. They met a few times and Then went on the first date. One date lead to two. Then three, and then four, Till finally they realized This had to be forever more. Soon Ron presented the ring to Heather Whom he wanted for his wife. To be married on May 26, 1979. And to be together for the rest of their lives. May you build your home on faith and love As, Heather, you become Mrs. Clarke And, to live in peace like little doves, Just make sure his bite isn't worse than his bark! We wish you both happiness In your life to come. We wish you both good times Laughter and fun. Have faith in each other. Give, receive, and share. Take a little, give a little, Always being fair. Spread a little cheer and joy, Happiness and peace Smile and sing and make sure that Love will never cease. Thinking of each other Travel day by day, Hand in hand, and heart to heart All along life's way. Accept these gifts, please With Ron you will share, For these gifts, 1-leather • Are from your friends who care. Signed on behalf of all your friends and neighbours in Walton and the surround- ing communities. . Heather was assisted in opening her gifts by her mother, Mrs. Don McDonald and his mother Mrs. Roy Clarke of Zurich. Heather made a suitable reply; thank- ing everyone for the lovely gifts. Heather was also pre- sented with a Cameo cloth that Mrs. Ken Moffatt had signed everyone's names on when they arrived. There were also pre- cent tiiree G randmothers, Mrs. J. McDonald, Mrs. Newman, and Mrs. Clarke for the special occasion. Lunch served by the 8th and 16th unit ladies closed an enjoyable evening. kitittittri 0140v4iOtAilmilwatititiatiara401401VommotltpuiTIWolyall0m004 atrir50*ww4A4mommt1f64s4a0witaA Eleven tables at Walton euchre