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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1980-07-23, Page 12COULTER—HICKS Julia Marie HiCks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Hicks of Listowel and Steven Robert Coulter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coulter of Listowel, were married in. St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Listowel by Father Caruana and assisted by Rev. Harry Stevens on. June 28 at 4 p.m. The maid of honor was Barbara Somerville of Elmira. The bridesmaids were Patti Hicks of Listowel and Sue VanSickle of Listowel. The groomsman was Allan. Bragg of Elmira and ushers were Terry Coulter and Ken Hicks of Listowel. The organist was Mrs. Delford Chapman and the soloist was Paula Hale. Following the wedding, a reception was held at the Atwood Community Centre. Guests attended from London, Sarnia, /vIilverton, Brussels, St. Marys, Lucan, Thamesford, Woodstock and Welesley.. Following a wedding trip to northern Ontario, the couple will reside in Brussels. Zurich reeve seeks Huron warden's job THREE PHASE Electric "EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL" * ECONOMY * SERVICE QUALITY BARRY BUCHANAN 482-7374 GLENN MCLEAN 887-9284 P.O. BOX 1138 CLINTON, ONY, ti 2 THE BRUSSELS, ,4111-V 19801. Obituaries WHITE—SEMPLE Mr. and Mrs. Dan White were united in marriage on June 21, 1980, at Melville Presbyterian Church. The bride is the former Janice Semple, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Semple of R.R. 1, Ethel. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John White of Newfoundland. The couple are residing in Cambridge. (Photo by Russell. Studio) r MePONALD—CUISTNIINIGHAM Wesley Willis United Church, Clinton, was decorated with mums, gladioli, and ferns for the July 12 union of Marlene Ann Cunningham and Donald Bruce, McDonald. Marlene is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cunningham, Clinton, and Bruce is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald McDonald, R.R. 2, Brussels. Reverend John Oestreicher officiated the double ring ceremony with Cathie Potter playing traditional wedding , music. Graeme Craig and Donald McDonald were soloists. Gayle Cunningham, sister of the bride, was maid of honour. The bride was also assisted by Dianne Miller, sister of the bride, Patti Kay, London, friend of the bride and Jeanne McDonald, sister of the groom. The groomsman was Phil Blake, Kitchener, friend of the groom. The guests were ushered into the church by Jim McDonald, brother of the groom, Paul Storey and Brad Sterining, North Bay, friends of the groom. A reception followed at the B.M.G. Community Centre in Brussels. , Joe Cunningham, uncle of the bride, was master of ceremonies. Prior to the wedding the bride and groom were feted at showers hosted by Piet and Rose Leomans and Phil and Dianne Blake, Mary Reuther,, Brussels, Mary Jean Beattie and Marg Fleming, and Shirley and Patti Kay. Guests attended from Florida, Toronto, Ottawa, North' Bay, Delhi, London, Kitchener and Michigan. Following a honeymoon to North Bay and • Ottawa„ the couple will reside in Wingham, where Bruce works for Keil Insurance and Marlene will be teaching in Belgrave. BEVAN ELLIOTT Bevan Elliott died sudden- ly at Westminister Hospital (RI July 15th in his 87th year. t:o was a veteran of World ./Var ' , later a farmer until he nought out the grocery busi- less of the late Mr. Ross, .vhich he operated for appox- imately 30 years before retir- ing to his home in Brussels. He was a member of the Anglican Church, also a harter member of the Cana- dian Legion. He is survived by his wife, the former Bertha Welsh, three sons and two daugh- ters: Ross of Mississauga,. Bert and Ted of Morris Township, Evelyn Jarvis of, Amberley and Marie Lucas of St. Marys; also 13 grand- children, 5 , great grand- children, 2 sisters and 3 brothers. He was predeceased by 2 sisters, 2 brothers and 4 grandsons, The late Bevan Elliott rested at Watt's Funeral Home where the Royal Canadian Legion held their memorial service Thursday night. The body was then taken to St. John's Anglican Church on Friday where the service was held with Rev. Swan of Wingham as encumberent. Burial fol- lowed in Brussels Cemetery. Pallbearers were grand- sons Ted Elliott, Bob Lucas, Bradley Lucas, Jim Collins, Rob Burkholder, and Bob Nolet. Flower bearers were granddaughters Kathy Burk- holder, Velma Elliott, Donna Elliott, Linda McVitie, Carol Collins, Patricia Sheldon, Evelyn Nolet and Roberta • Barnum. MRS. MARY STEPHENSON Mrs. Mary Stephenson died in Httronview, Clinton, on Saturday, July 12. She was 96 years of age. Born in Morris Township she was the daughter of the late John and Rebecca Jack- Son. Surviving are a step- daughter, Aileen Chapman of Listowel and step-son Harvey Stephenson of Walk- erton, also three nieces and two nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Milton Rands and her second hus- band Wesley Stephenson; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Forsyth of Brussels and Mrs. Emma Armson, Saskatch- ewan and two brothers George Jackson •of Walton and Harry Jackson of Kitch- ener. Funeral service was held from the M.L. Watts Funeral Home, Brussels Chapel on Tuesday, July 15th at 2:00 p.m., conducted by Rev, K. Innes. Interment was in Brussels Cemetery. Pallbearers were John A. Perrie, Ken Tyerman, Lloyd Wheeler, Bill Stephenson, Dick Stephenson and Jack Mitchell. MURRAY M. VODDEN Murray Michel Vodden of London passed away in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Thursday, July 17th, 1980 in his 51st year. He was born in Grey Township. He is survived by his wife, the former Gloria Clark of 939 Western Road, London, his mother, Mrs. Velma Vod- den of London and two nephews, Brad and Bev Vod- den. He was predeceased by his father Bert Vodden and two brothers, Ross and Lav- erne, both of London. The Funeral service, con- , ducted by Rev. John Roberts was held from the M.L. Watts Funeral. Chapel, Brus- sels, on Sunday, July 20th at 2:00 p.m. Pallbearers - Clayton. Hei- bein, Norman McAlpine, Bruce Speiran, Stuart.Coch, rane, John Peters, Earl Sandie, Bill Dobson, Bill Eckmier. Flower Bearers - Brad and Bev Vodden. Interment was in Mount 1"easant Cemetery, Ethel. Reeve Fred Haberer of Zurich has announced he will be running for the top pos- ition on Huron County coun- ciL Haberer said he made the announcement that he will be seeking the warden's chair at the July meeting of county council. The owner of Haberer Concrete Vaults is a nine year veteran of Zurich coun- cil, seven of those as reeve. He said he decided to run for warden as it would tie in nicely with Zurich's 125th anniversary which takes place in 1981; One of the major chal- lenges which will face Huron's 1981 warden will be the reorganization of the "YOUr Variety 'Party Needs • Baked Goods Tobacco • Grxxeries • Stationery Weekdays 9,9, Holidays & Sundays 12' , 6, Bruscvals 887.6224 MAITLAND VALLEY Insurance Agency Ltd. Auto - Fire - Casualty Life BRUSSELS IViONKTON 687-6663 Murray Siciclall 347.224i committee system caused by the dropping of most of the deputy-reeves from county council, Haberer stated. If elected, Haberer would be the first Warden from Zurich and would also be among a select group of wardens in recent years who have not represented the townships. Also announcing his can- didacy at the July meeting was Reeve Harold Robinson of Howick township. The present warden is Reeve Bill Morley of Usborne township while Hay township Reeve Jack Finney was in the top position during 1979. County council will elect the 1981 warden at their December Meeting.. Over 30 members of Morn- ing Star Rebekah Lodge met Monday afternoon to have their annual picnic on the lawn at the home of the Noble Grand, Janet McCutcheon. During the afternoon, the entertainment committee—Mary Lowe, Sarah Stephenson and. Barb McCutcheon—kept everyone in a hilarious mood with their program. Corsages were presented to a former member, Anne Myers of Saskatoon for com- ing the farthest and Norma McNair, member coming the farthest, Verna Thomas, Dis- trict Deputy President and Annie Thynne the Member Of Honour for the day as it was her 80th birthday. Barb McCutcheon enter-.' tained with two readings and several contests were en- joyed. Rebekahs honor members 'at picnic Card tables were set up on the lawn and all enjoyed a pot luck picnic supper. Sister Thynne was presented with a gift and decorated birthday cake from the Lodge. All enjoyed the cake and ice cream to end a lovely after- noon.