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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1974-06-26, Page 4Belgrave Co-op For Feed & Fertilizer — Petroleum Pro- ducts — Hardware and Appliances — Uni- versal Milker Equipment and Cleaners. BRUSSELS WINGHAM 887-6453 357-2711 SEAFORD' ELECTRONICS SALES & SERVICE • TV • RADIO • H I - Fl • STEREO 40,4e,52.7-1150 • 17 SPARUNG STREET News of Belgrave Couple celebrates 55th wedding anniversary Family Affairs is W.I. Topic The Family Affairs meeting of the Women's Institute was held in the W.1. Hall on June 18 with an attendance of 50. The presi- dent, Mrs. Stanley Hopper, opened the meeting, with Mrs. George Procter at the piano. The secretary, Mrs. Ross Higgins, read minutes and the treasurer's report. The Memorial Service at Brandon' Cemetery will be held Sunday, July 7 at 3 p.m. with the Anglican Church conducting the service. Mrs. Norman Coultes reported the 74th District Annual with 110 ladies in attendance. There are eleven branches in West Huron. The 4-H Club girls and their leaders were guests. Carol Walker, a 4-11 Club member, won Provincial Honours completing twelve projects which was presented to her on Achieve- ment Day. Also, Barbara Moore, a 4-H Club girl will be a delegate to attend the 4-I-1 Centennial Conference at Guelph. There will be no meeting in July, but it was agreed to have a penny auction at the August meeting. Mrs. Jack Taylor convened the following program. Roll Call `A handy trick to prepare a quick meal. A skit by the 4-H Club girls. The scene took place in a beauty salon, they also demon- strated a Bedroom Boutique and displayed their record books. Mrs. Taylor thanked all who took part. Mrs. William -Coultes led in a sing-song. The collection and pennies for friendship were received, Lunch was served by Mrs. Stewart Procter, Mts. Herb Wheeler, Mrs. Stan Hopper arid Mrs. Garner Nicholson. IlliUSSELS POST, &NE Correspondent Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Higgins of R.R.5, Brussels, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Tuesday of last week with a family dinner at the home of their son, Jack R. Higgins. The wedding cake which was decorated in the emerald and white colours was on display. The gifts were opened from the family and several friends who dropped in to extend their congratulations. A special guest at the gathering was Mrs. Margaret Kerr of Brussels. She was the organist at the wedding 55 years ago. Mrs. Kerr played the traditional wedding music and was then joined by Gordon Walker and Carl Fitch with their harmonicas for several other ,nusical selections. W.I. Has Bus Trip Thursday, June 20 was bright and sunny for the Belgrave W.I. bus trip. Thirty-four women took advantage of the trip to visit the Enchanted Doll House near Guelph. Here they were , privileged to reminisce as they viewed nine hundred dolls includ- ing Mother Goose and the nursery rhymes, stories from the Bible, dolls from fifty-five coun- tries, historical - the Kennedys, Sir Winston Churchill, antique dolls, ones made of apples, bread, straw, corn husk and many more, and an Indian display. The hostess invited the group -into her home where her oil paintings and five quilts were displayed. The travellers continued on their way to the Elora park for lunch, then to Mill Street, Elora to the Museum and boutique shops. A ,shopping plaza in Guelph was the last place to call. Tired in body, but refreshed in mind the group arrived home in the early evening. Wheeler Reunion. The 8th Wheeler reunion was held on Sunday, June 23rd, at the Bel&rave Community Centre, The Wheelers of Belgrave were in charge of arrangements. Mrs, Roas Higgins entertained the. children outdoors with games while the adults enjoyed games and contests indoors conducted by Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler, Mrs, Ross Anderson and Doris Wheeler. Novelty prizes were awarded to Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Wheeler of - Burlington for -being the couple who . had been married the longest; -to Mrs. Carrie McLeod. of Etobicoke for coming the farthest distance to the reunion; -to Lloyd Anderson, London, for having a birthday closest to the date; -to Wayne Wheeler, Brussels, for the youngest - present; and to Mrs. Donna Shaw, Sharon Shaw and Nancy Anderson who tied for having the smallest waist measurement. Following dinner, Kenneth Wheeler conducted. a short business meeting and ,. it was decided to hold another reunion in two years with the Wheelers of London in charge. Gibson Gathering About 50 descendants of the late Jane and Alex Gibson gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby on Sunday for a family reunion. Relatives in. attendance were from St. Cathar- ines, Hamilton, Port Burwell. London, 'Fhorndale, Listowel, Toronto, and Fenlon Falls. The afternoon was spent play- ing games and reminiscing after which a picnic supper was served. Holds Open House - On Saturday., June 15, Mrs, Alex Robertson held an open house for her daughter Margaret, when many neighbours, friends, and -relatives attended. Those assisting with the trousseau and. the 'gifts .were Joan Currie, Marilyn Robertson, Marian Strauss, Doris Robinson, and Barbara Black. Auxiliary Meets The Belgrave Junior Auxiliary met in the Orange Hall on Saturday morning with Kelly Lotigheed leading in. the games. The president, Audrey Scott, led in the opening exercises. Cathy' Shiell was in charge of the Roll Call. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Sheila Anderson. Julie Gray helped with the worship. Cathy Shiell and Patti Edwards collected the offering and Patti recited the offertory ► ..ayer. The treasurer's report was given by Joan Higgins. Leaders for the next meeting: games- Patti Edwards; sing-song- Audrey Scott; to help with worship- Sheila- Anderson; clean up girls- Kelly Lougheed and Cathy Shiell: The sing song was led by Joan Higgins. The girls worked on their stripes. We had 2 visitors - Sarah Lougheed and Heather Shiell. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Willard Armstrong attended the Robinson reunion in Stratford on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Rod McLeod of Etobicoke visited on the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Nelson Higgins. Mrs. Robert Grasby spent Thursday in London and visited with her mother, Mrs. Mary Armstrong, who is a' patient in Victoria Hospital, London, Mr, and Mrs, Jack Wickstead flew home from Manitoba on Thursday after visiting friends in Winnipeg and Gladstone arid attending the Jarowec -"Baker wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon aloft of /0, 1611 London visited on Sunday with Mr, and. Mrs. jacis Wickstead. Mr, and Mrs, Ralph Davison and Janet of Shelbourne visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Albert Coultes. Dr. and Mrs, Gordon Ferguson of Don Mills, visited with Mr. and. Mrs. William Van Camp On Saturday evening, Mr. Percy Van Camp of Black- stack, Ontario, and his brother, Norton. Van Camp of Listowel, were Wednesday visitors with Mr, and. Mrs. William Van Camp. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hibberd visited with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Zurbrigg, R.R,2, Clifford, on Thursday. A family gathering of Edgar. relatives met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Daer, Wingham, on Sunday to honour Mr. and Mrs, Charles. Johnston on the occasion of their 35th wedding anniversary on Friday. tune .28. Mr. and Mrs, Cyril Canning of Mansfield were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Coultes. Mrs. Amelia Brown and Mrs. Bert Johnston attended the birthday dinner of Rev: tire Stewart of Seaforth in honor of his 92nd birthday. Congratulations to Mr. Stanley Cook .who celebrated his birthday at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.Bruce Marshall of London. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Mason Robinson, Mrs. Len Coyne of Windsor flew home from Calgary last Monday evening after 'visiting with -relatives in Regina and Virden and friends in Calgary. A community shower of neigh- bours, friends, and relatives was held on Friday. -June 7, in Belgrave United Church tot...Miss Margaret Robertson, Bride-elect of this month, when many useful gifts were received. Those in FUNERAL CLARENCE P.CHAMNEY Clarence Perdue Chamney, 69. of Belgrave died Monday, June 17 in Wingham and District Hospital after a long illness, Born in East Wawanosh Twp., he was the son of the late Joseph Chamney and Sarah Perdue. In 1939, in Dorchester he married Mary Jane Johnston, Goderich; In his early years, Mr. Chamney was an electrician until he began farming. He was a member of Calvin Brick United Church. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Clair Rainer, Scarborough and Mrs. Sandra McCormack, Orangeville, a sister Mrs. Lulu MacLaughlin, Wat export, New York and two grandchildren. The late Mr. Chamney rested at Walker's Funeral Home until the time of service on June 20. Burial was in Colborne Cemetery in Goderich. Pallbearers were Mason. Robinson, Wingham; Calvin. Robinson, . Belgrave; . Barrie Walter. Goderich; Donaldbow, Wingham; Fred McPherson, Wingham and Ronald Coultes, Whigharn. Flowerbeaters were john Thornpson, Murray Thompson, Donnybrook; David Finnigan, Dtingarition; Ray Robinson, Leonard Robinson and Neil BelgraVe. tvery week more and trio.it people discover, what mighty jobs, are accomplished by low cost Want Ads. Dial llettssels. 881, 6641. charge were Mrs, George McGee, MeOurney, and. Mrs. Murray Mrs.. Jack Shiell, Mrs. Gordon Shiell. Business Directory ANSTETT JEWELLERS LTD. 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