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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1964-06-04, Page 1Vin.1"mow WM A Year in Advance $2,50 To U.S.A. THE BRUSSELS POST, THURSDAY, IUNE 1964 POST PUBLISHING HOUSE JOHNSTON WHEELER Brussels enited Charch was the scene of a rainbow wedding en Saturday afternoon May, 30th, aC 2:30• ,When Audrey Gertrude Wheeler, only dagghter of Mr. and MTS. John Wheeler of Brus- sels was united in marriage to Murray Barnard Johnston, son of Mr. and Mrs, Sperling John- ston, of Blttevale. Rev., Allan, (Johnston performed the double ring ceremony. The church was;• decorated with yellow tulips and white spiraea. The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose an Eliza- beth Anne gown of 'Peen De Sole with fitted bOdice featuring a scooped neckline. The dress was appliqued with French lace and had a full flowing skirt with back emphasis ending in a chapel train. She wore a bouffan, veil with a jeweried tiara. She carried a cascade of yelloW roses with green ivy, Mrs, Donald Achilles of Walton, was matron of honour kve)ar;i'nlg e; streeti length dress of blue organza, fashioned with a bell skirt and a flying back panel, She wore matching headress, glov'es and shoes, and carried a cascade of Shasta daisies. The brides,maids were Miss Shirley Johnston, sister of the groom, who chose a similar pink dress with matching headress and accessories and Mrs. Robert Thompson of Wingham wearing a similar yellow dress with matching headress and acces- sories. They carried cascades of shasta daisies. , The flower girl,- Miss Carol Wheeler, cousin of the bride, wore a white nylon dress with matching blue, pink and yellow flowers on, the dress. She wore a matching white headress, gloves and shoes and carried shasta daisies. Murray Wheeler, cousin of the bride, was ring bearer. Mr. Hen. Johnston, brother of the groom, was best man and: ushers were Mr. Glen Johnston, brother of the groom and Mr. David Wheeler, brother of the bride. Mrs. Carl Johnston, BInevale, was organist. Mrs. Nell McGavin, Walton, sang. "The Wedding Prayer" and "I'll Walk Beattie You". The reception was held in the church parlour. The bride's Moth- er chose a French Blue linen jacket dress with matching blue hat and gloves and White Shoes. And purse, She Wore 11 corenge of white mina feathereci with pink. The groom's mother ehose •a; brOwn &es@ rith Reld. Motalt0 YVONNE PGLLARD Graduation ceremonies were held Friday evening, May 22nd,, in Thames Hall at Western University, London, ,.or the 88 graduates of the Victoria School of Nursing. 'Miss Yvonne Pollare, daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. George Pollard, was one of the graduating nurses. The Student Nurses' group of the Women's Auxiliary of Vic- toria School of Nursing 'enter- tained the graduates and their guests atea tea in the afternoon in the hospital auditorium. After ,the graduation cere- monies Mr. and '1VIes. Pollard entertained 25 of Yvonne's friends and relatives at the home of her aunt, Miss Ada Craig, 3S3 Ashland Ave., London- AT HOME Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilson, Brussels, will be at home to their relatives, friends and neigh- bours on the occasion of their, 50th wedding anniversary, to he held Wednesea,y, June 10th, two to five and seven to ten. Please omit gifts. thread, and beige accessories. and corsage of white and bronze mums. Mr,. and Mrs:, Johnston left, on a honeythoon trip O. eastern Ontario. The bride chose a three -niece beige Boucle suit with cocoa brown. accessories. Her corsage was yellow and bronze mums. On their return they will teside Ili Bluevale. Out of town guests attended front Toronto, hangs, :Laitibetti„ "WYotting, Wai- . toil, Ostrander, Ripley, rierrie Oiicl kitehenOt, PEOPLE WE KNOW Mrs. H, Jennings was iforonetee visitor last week. Mre and Mrs. Bob Richmond are visiting her parents, In.. and Mrs C; A, 'Myers of ,Saskatoon, SaSk; Rev, James Perrie, 13, A. left on Sattiurday for his duties in the ledmonton Presbytery. He will reside at Killam. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Smith left Wednesday of last week on a motor trip to the Canadian west coast. They accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Hugh. Smith and will visit friends and relatives enroute, Thelma Gowing, daughter of Mr. and Mrt, Carl Gowieg, of RR 2, BlueVale, was one of a class or 88 who graduated from the AVictoria Hospital School of Nurs- ing London, on May 22nd. A numoer of ladies from Mel- ville Church attended special WMS meetings in dranbrook on. May 2etli and Belgrave June 2nd, MiSs Judith Parker left Thurs- day for Crippled Children's Camp at Woodeden, London, where she will serve as Camp Nurse foie the slimmer. Wni, Turnbull of Brussels, won. the Eaton Special award for earn.. ing the most points in the swine classes during the Minton Seed. Pa,ir. Baeker returned Tues- day from a motor trip to Fort Francis and other points of interest.' Miss LoniSe Parish has been a guest at the home of Mr.' and Mrs. 'R. W. Kennedy this Week. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Heethery and Joam'atid Mire fusel Heether visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Herb Kirkby and. David. Miller in Woodstock. Mr. 'end Mrs.. II, W. Kennedy were in Ottawa last week to attend the Convocation of the University of Ottawa. when their son, David, received his 13,A, and the "Open House" held for bin, following the , gradnation ceremonies, at the borne' of their elder son, Robert and Mrs. Kennedy. CARD OF THANKS I would like to take this opportunity of expressing sincere thanks to all my friends for re- membering me with cards and Bowers and treats, and for the Many acts of kindness shown 'while I was 1 It was so match appreciated, ;ere. Tint vItst h. DAVID KENNEDY President of the 1964 Gradu- ation Class of the University of Ottawa received his Bachelor of . Arts degree (Bene Probatus) at the Convocation Ceremonies on May 31st. David, son of MT. and Mrs. R. W. Kennedy, Brus- sels, will enter the University of Toronto in September for post- graduate studies in the School Of cocital `1' ooh. Bride-Elect Showered By Brussels And 'Rural Friends A shoWer was held in the Brussels United Church on May 13th, in honor of Miss Audrey Wheeler, whose wedding to MT. MurrayJohnston took place on May 30th, One hundred ma twenty-fiVe friends, neighbours and rela- tives were in attendance to honour the bride-to-be. Mrs. Jane Hall was in charge oC the guest book. Corsages were Presented 'to Audrey, Mrs. Wheeler and Mrs. Johnston by Mrs. (;rase Thompson, Mrs. Jane Hall and Mrs. Kathy Achilles. Mrs. Jane Hall and Mrs. Kathy Achilles conducted three contests which were enjoyed by all. Mrs. .eebilles rend an address to Audrey while Several ladies presented her with gifts. Iaz brief remarks the bride-elect thanked her friends for their gifts rind good wishes. Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Wheeler also thanked everyone for their help and generousiiv. Lunch was served by Miss 'Ruth MeTaggare Miss Joan riarniss, Miss Margaret. Warwick, Miss; kne lchilles, Miss lone Jarklim Miss Brenda Car- ries, yrs. .Tans' Hall and Mrs,. Teal he Mrs. Sean Ireland, Mrs. Mee- I garet Work. and Mrs, tsa:bel d' kellereor and Mrs. Beth Cardilt s.telmierl tho kitchen, Members -Hear Talk By Captain. Newman The general meeting Of thee U. C. W. was held recentiy. Mrs., If. Thomas opened the meeting. with the Call to Worship and, al hymn. 'Mrs. Hemingway was in charge of the worship. Minutes 'were read and reports given. A letter from Mrs. McKercher asked the UCW to send a protest to Ottawa against TV sports programs being sponsored by breweries. This was discussed and left 'till a later date. A letter from the evening group recommended the left music room, be made a seating area for the junior choir This was discussed and left until the next meeting. Moved by Mrs. 'Bann and Mrs. Cousins that we get in touch with the Board and have ai r 'congregational meeting concern, ing the renovation of the church entrance. The program was taken by the Christian Citizenship and Social Action. A reading on friendship was given by Mrs. Ken Wilbee and a piano solo by Joyce Kellington. Mrs. TTelen Wheeler introduced Captain Newman who gave an interesting talk on Salvation. Army work. BORN. BISHOP -- To Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bishop, RR 1, Ethel, in Clinton Hospital, on Mon- day, June lot, a son. CARD OF THANKS My grateful' thanks is extend- ed to those who came to my aid. at the time I was injuted, to those who rushed me to hospital and to neighbours and friends who so thoughtftily remembered, me with visits, and cards And extended other acts of kindness. It was all appreciated. John Petrie THOMAS S. MoLAUGHLIN Thomas Stewart McLaughlin,, G5, of Brussels. died in Wingham and Distiect Hospital on Monday: He was a son of the late MT, and Mrs. Alex McLaughlin, and was born on the farm in Morris ITooe.-nshjp where he liVed all his if He was not Married. He. is stirviVed by two sisters, Mrs. Attinir (Irene) McCall. Walton, and Mrs. John (Anne) Bruce, Sea forth The funeral was held 'froth the n, A. :Karin filtered home on, Wednesday. Rev. W. J. Morrjsot officiated at the funeral service. 131,1rtel'was in Bellettle, dente, toy, • 4 ti •