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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1973-04-11, Page 4News of Dessert euchre attracts .large crowd. Thursday Correspondent Mrs. Allan McCall A successful Dessert Euchre was held in the Walton Commu, pity hall Thursday evening, spon- sored by the Women's Institute, Mrs. Gerald Watson, presi- dent, welcomed everyone. There were 24 tables of euchre in play. Prize winners were: High lady, Mrs. Russell Marks; Low, Mrs. Bob Gemmell , Brussels; High man, Mrs. Margaret Taylor, Londesboro (playing as a man); Low man, Harold Hudie; with the most fours on card, Mrs. Harold Thomas, Brussels; won the cut with Mrs. Jim Nolan. Tickets were sold for the door prize, a mug tree, which was won by Mrs. Margaret Taylor, Londesboro. Obituaries ON FINLAY McCALLUM The death occurred in Wingham & District Hospital on AprIl 4th, 1973 of John Finlay McCallum in his 84th year. He had been ill 5 months. Mr. McCallum was the son of James and Sara (McLean) 114,1- Callum. He was born in. East Wawanosh Township and later attended S.S.No. 8. He firmed all his life. Mr. McCallum Is survived by his wife, the former Esther Bruce, and aughters, Mrs.Mabel Smith, Brussels, Mrs. Howard (Fern) Smith, Brussels, Mrs. Albert (Jean) Cook, Belgrave and sons James, R.R.1, Belgrave and Wendell, Belgrave. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The funeral, service was con- ducted on April 6th by Rev. John G. Roberts from the S. J. walker Funeral Home in wingham with burial in Brandon C emetery, Bel- grave. peebearers for the late Mr. McCallum were Lorne Jamieson, Kenneth Wheeler, Harold Vin- cent, William Watson, Kenneth Dunbar and Arnold Bruce. Flowerbearers were John Smith and Sam Pletch. home at R.R.1, Belgrave on April 3, 1973. A daughter of Lewis and Mar- garet Kaufman, she was born in Bendick Township, Elmwood sixty-four years ago. She was educated at Eden Grove and she and her husband were married in Hanover in 1934. The late Mrs. Pengelly is survived by her husband, daugh- ters Mrs. Arnold ala) Mathere of Exeter, Mrs. Harold (Lillian) Leudke of Elmwood and Karen and sons Alvin of Toronto and Donald at home. The funeral service on April- 6th was conducted by Rev. John G. Roberts from the S. J. Walker Funeral Home in Wingham with burial at Brandon Cemetery, Bel- grave. Pallbearers were John Kauf- Man, Eden Grove; Ed. Baetz, Walkerton; John Carmichael, Norman Cook, Lorne, Jamieeon and Gordon Bosman, all of Bel- grave. towerbearers were Craig CaMpbell, Dear, Campbell, Kevin Leudke, Dwayne Mathets,Lorrie Mathers and Paul Cook: The committee in charge of the evening were, Mrs. Ernie Stevens, Mrs. Ron Bennett, Mrs. Don Achilles, Mrs. Jan VanVliet Jr., Mrs. Mac Sholdice and Mrs. George McCall. Showers Friends, neighbours and rela- tives of Miss Sharon Marks ga- thered in the basement of Duff's United Church on Saturday even- ing to honour her on her forth- coming marriage to Brian Pryce, R.R. 1, Seaforth, later this month. Mrs. Ron Bennett was mis- tress of ceremonies for the even- ing and Mrs. D. Docken led in community singing accompanying with her guitar. Miss Cathy McGavin sang two duets, assisted by her mother at the piano. A musical number was given by Mrs. Emerson Mitchell with her violin, and Mrs. Herb Traviss at the piano, followed by an appropriate duet, Readings were given by Mrs. R. Bennett and Mrs. Don Achilles and Mrs. Jan Van Vliet, Jr. and Mrs. Neil McGavin sang a duet accompanied by Mrs. Traviss followed by a contest. The bride-elect, her mother, Mrs. Nelson Marks, and the groom's mother, Mrs. Harold Price were now asked to come forward to be seated on the chairs at the front amld blue and white streamers. Corsages had been pinned on the three guests as they arrived. Mrs. Bill Hum- phries read the address of con- gratulations and best wishes, and the gifts were carried in by Sharon's girl friends, who also assisted her in opening them and displaying them. Sharon thanked everyone for all the beautiful gifts, then everyone joined in singing, "For she's a Jolly Good • Fellow." Misses Connie Coutts and Gail Searle were at the door, and everyone's name was signed on a table cloth with cameo paints. Lunch was served by many of the ladies of the Walton Unit at the close of the evening. shop in. Walton, and is the daughter of Mr,. and MrS. Robert McLachlan, R.R. 3, Kippen, Mrs. Nell McGavin conducted a musical contest and other amusing contests, Mrs, Don. Nolan read the address and Carol waspresented with many beautiful gifts and after opening her gifts, made a suitable reply. Mrs. Bill Thamer, Mrs. Neil McGavin and Mrs. Don Nolan assisted the hostess in serving lunch. Surprise party A 25th Wedding Anniversary Surprise Party was held Friday evening, March 30th for Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Watson at their home. The evening was spent playing euchre and after opening their gifts, Mr. and Mrs. Watson thanked all for their thoughtful- ness. Lunch followed served by Mrs. Enid MacDonald, Mrs. Betty Hesselwood, Mrs. Allie Craig and Mrs. Joan MacDonald.; Guests present for the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Russell MacDonald,;Mr. and Mrs. John Blake and Barbara; Mr. Rnssell Wilson; Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Bowes; Mr; and Mrs. Reg. • Hesselwood; Mr. and Mrs. Ken MacDonald; Mr. and Mrs. Bodie Craig;Mr. and Mrs. Carman Mac Donald;Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wat- son; Mr. and Mrs. 'Harold Bolger and Mary Watson. ission Band The April meeting of the Mis- sion Band was held in the base- ment of the church, Sunday morn- ing with 36 present. The call to worship was given by Jim McDonald. Hymn "Every- thing is Beautiful," was sung ac- companied at the piano by Dianne Godkin, Scripture reading was given by Joyce McCallinn fol- lowed with prayer by Terry Smith. Mrs. M. Hackwell read an Easter Poem. A film strip was shown on India. Laura. Dennis was pianist for hymn, "Christ the Lord is risen To- day." The children went to their classes with their teachers, Mrs. Merton Hackwell, Mrs. Mac ShOl- dice, Mrs. Ross Bennett, and Mrs. Ray Huether. Mr. and Mrs.• Torrence Mel- dee have arrived home following a nine-day tour of Mexico City, Tagco and Acapulco. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson, of Erickson, Manitoba visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. CaMP- bell Wey and family. Miss Sandra Watson, R.N., Miss Julia Adams, R.N„ Miss Sue La Bonte, R.N., and Miss Doris Cuylle, R.N., of London, Ontario are vacationing inHawaii for two weeks, Mrs. Walter Broadfoot visited with Mrs. W. Farquharson in. London. Mr. and Mrs.Carson Watson, Brussels visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Mitchell, A number of ladies attended the Thank-offering service et Blyth United Church on Sunday evening, when the guest speaker Mrs. Roy Galway, Listowel, spoke on the fight against pollu- tort as part of ChristianSteward- ship. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Sholdice visited on Sunday with the latter's father Jim Keys, who has been a patient in Victoria Hospital, London, following surgery. 12 noon to 8 p.m. Desjardine Orchestra. COME AND ENJOY FREE PANCAKES • MOVIES • BALLOONS • DOOR PRIZES MRS. P. E. S. PENGELLY About 25 friends met for a social evening on Monday April Mrs. Pauline Elizabeth Sophie at the home of Mrs. Evelyn Pengelly died suddenly at her Williamson to honor Miss Carol McLachlan, bride-elect of this month. Miss McLachlan is employed at the McGavin Farm Implement FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. Our Motto:— "AFTER WE SELL — WE SERVICE" AYR-GAIT-SEAFORTH Otorta 327-012 I Somebody Wants What You Don't Need! 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