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The Brussels Post, 1976-04-21, Page 8• Marsh World • Ducks Unlimited (Canada) SWALLOWS — SWalidws are one.of nature's way of controlling mosquitoei. In' mid-summer these birds congregate in large numbers along power lines from which they soar out over the marsh to feast on the abundant supply of intectS. As many as 260,000 of these Small birds have been counted along a lA rriile length of power ,W • '76 68.11.1t -BRUSSELS POST. APRIL lay 1976 FF Take Advantage of Our Spring Special, On A 11 La Fra co Fabri \ NI Doing your spring cleaning? How about a facelift for that old chesterfield of yours Hurry . Limited Time, Offer Call -Us for Free ...Estimate. at' Canadian Furniture Restore-' HWV, 88 across from AO* Sight EXttER.23-5a018t Ontario owned And Operated by EUROPEAN tRAIN Eb CRAFTSMAN WITH 24 YEARS EXPERIENCE FURNITURE RESTORING Walton Unit topic is orr family communication Correspondent Mrs. Allan McCall Walton Unit Meeting. The April meeting \ of the Walton Unit was held in the church basement on Wednesday evening. Mrs. William Thamer opened the devotions with an "Easter Poem". The hymn, "Rejoice the Lord is King" was sung accompanied by Mrs. Edna Hackwell at the piano. Mrs. Thamer read the scripture from Hebrews 9: 24-28, followed by the meditation "He Arose a Victor over Sin". Hymn, "The Day of Resurrection" was sung. Mrs. Gerald Watson closed this part of the meeting with prayer, Mrs. Don Achilles chose as the topic a film that was produced by the Film Board of Canada. Rev. Ed. Baker assisted running the projector for the film, "Communi- cations and sharing in a family". Rev. Baker spoke on Creative Divorce, a 'New Opportunity for Personal Growth" written by Mel Krantzler. The business was conducted by Mrs. Herb Traviss. Minutes were approved as read by Mrs.Hiaward Hackwell. Thank you notes were read from Mrs. Ralph Traviss and Mrs. Jean Broadfoot. Roll call was answered by 24 members and 'one guest was present. Mrs. Bill Couttes reported that $211.73 of the quilt money had been handed into the U.C.W. treasurer. °The envelope for the bakeless bazaar was collected. The bale to be sent by the supply of the U.C.W., was announced. Mrs. H. ' Traviss closed the meeting with a poem, "0 Lone- some Me". Everyone repeated the Mizpah Benediction. Lunch was served by Mrs. Allan Searle, Mrs., Gerald Watson and Mrs. Frank Kirkby. A large crowd attended the Walton Recreation dance on Thursday evening April 15th at Family Paradise with music supplied by Ian Wilbee orchestra. Tickets had been sold for' a 50-50 draw which Dave Collins of Walton won $130.50. Other money winners of• $20 each were Meade Baker, R.R.1, Seaforth and Jack Bryans of Brussels. Prizes were given for spot dances. The Walk-a-thon from Walton' to Blyth and return is scheduled for Saturday, May 29th. Personals Miss Ada Webster of Lucknow accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Ray Huether and boys to Indianapolis, Indiana recently where they visited with relatives. We are glad to report that W.J. Leeming returned home Saturday from the Clinton Public hospital. Mr. and Mrs:Jack Smalldon, Fort Erie spent Good Friday and Saturay with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smalldon. Mrs. Gladys Jamieson and Mr. and Mrs, J im Warriner of Welland spent Easter Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smalldon. IvIr,,,and Mrs, Bruce Clark and boys spent the. holiday weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John McGil- vary, Dorchester. The Junior Choir have organized again with practice on Tuesday, April 27 and May 4. ' , Those interested from Grade 1 - 9 are most welcome under the leadership of Mrs. Huether. They will be preparing music for special Mother's Day service at Duff's United Church. Visiting W. J. Leeming and family on Easter Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. David Brady and daughter of London, John Leeming, London and Mrs. Maud Leeming, Walton. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reid visited Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Scott Sr., R.R.1, Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Sithnore also visited at the 'same home. Mrs. Ray Huether, Steven and John attended Easter Sunday services at Ontario Street United Church in Clinton and later visited with Mr. and Mrs. Watson Webster. Mr. Gerald Baan is home on leave from Africa with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Baan and visiting other relatives. We are sorry to hear that Tom Shortreed is a patient in Clinton Hospital following a fall. It is reported there were no fractures. His friends and relatives of this community wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lundy of Hamilton arr ived on Good Friday and they „spent the Easter holiday weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Allan McCall. The. Walton Institute are sponsoring a Dessert Euchre in the Community Hall on Wednesday, April 28. The committee consisting of Mrs. Don McDonald, Mrs. Harold Bolger, Mrs. Stewart Humphries, Mrs.Tom Liphard and. Mrs. Torrence Dundas are in charge of arrangements. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ken McDonald and Rick and other relatives on the Easter weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Warwick and son of Owen Sound and Mr. Neil McDonald,Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Humphries and family of London spent the holiday weekend at the home of Stewart and Mrs. Humphries. Clayton Fraser of London spent the weekend at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug. Fraser. Mr. and Mrs. W.J.Taylor of Dorcheser called on Mr. and Mrs. MACTAVISH-HARRISON Cand elabra, surrounded by red carnations and white mums, formed the setting at seven o,clock for the' wedding ceremony of Donna Mae Harrison and Robert James MacTavish. . Rev. Wesley Ball officiated at the ceremony in Wroxeter 'United Church on Saturday, March 20. Mrs. Edwin Martin of Brussels provided wedding music on the organ. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harrison of Wroxeter. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex MacTavish of R.R.#1 Bluevale. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was gowned in along white jersey knit gown with a stand-up collar, long pencil slim sleeves and accented with.a train falling from the shoulders. The dress was complimented by lace appliques. The bride wore a Juliet cap and shoulder length veil. She carried a white Bible with red roses and 'baby's breath. Mrs. Brends Finley of Wingham, sister of the bride, was Torrence Dundas on Saturday. Miss Joan Bennett of Sarnia and Miss Connie Coutts R.N. of Guelph, spent the weekend with their parents. Visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McDonald during the holiday weekend were; Miss Lynne McDonald, R.N. of London and Mrs. Jean McGale of matron of honour. Debbie Barlow of Markdale, cousin of the bride and Georgia and Renee Morris of Wroxeter ,were bridesmaids. They were gowned in long -sleeveless dresses of mint green crimpknit, accented by short hooded capes of matching material.The bridesmaids carried single long stemmed red roses. James Dickison of Wroxeter, friend of the groom, was groomsman and guests were ushered byllouk Finley of Wingham,Larry,_ Ruttan of Wroxeter and Danny Dickison of Wroxeter. They were attired in brown tuxedos, white shirts with mint green ruffles and brown Toronto. Holiday guests w Mrs. Murray Mills Mrs. Earl Mills we Mrs. M urray Mills, and Kathy of Brantf and Gerd West Burli ngton; Dr. Alb La Plata of Argent Mahani Malik of velvet bow ties. Following the reception was held atthe 13rusiti Legion Hall where a smorgasboi, supper was served. The Bride's mother ceremt,oence:, the guests in a blue jersey 14 dress. She wore a corsage °IA carnations. T he Groom's motk chose a long dress of pink crimi knit with a long-sleeved prig jacket. Her corsage was pi carnations with blue ribbon, For the reception, the bi changed into a long peg coloured A-line dress with a de: V neckline and short full slum The couple will reside Wingham. ith Mr. 0 and Mr, t! re Mr, zi Scott, Dac rd, Dr, Jr . ernmatt erto Rican ine and npur, 1141 Area Wedding Action Ads DIAL DIRECT 887 6641