The Brussels Post, 1976-04-21, Page 8•
Marsh World
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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
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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.
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