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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1978-06-28, Page 13Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reid celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary on Friday evening. It began with a family dinner at 6:30 p.m served by the Walton Unit of the U.C.W. at Duff's United Church, Walton, followed by a party at the community hall. Dancing was'enjoyed to the music supplied by 'Ken Scott's Orchestra. Lunch was served by members of the Institute. During the evening Campbell. Wey called the bride and groom of 45 years to the platfrom when on June. 24 th the following address was read by Lois Houston. Some present tonight will recall the summer day in June, 1933, when Annie McTaggart and Nelson Reid were married in Walton by Rev. Charles Cum- ming with Edna Hackwell and Wesley Hackwell as attendants. Gertrude. Miller and Mrs. Colin Fingland provided the music. Berva Speiran, Laura Patterson, Margaret Cumming and Mabelle Rand serving at the dinner. The Chev Coupe took the couple honeymooning in the Tobermory area. On their return they resided on the Gravel Road farm with lots of hard work and bumper crops in the following years...until the spring of 1959 when they moved to the village where they con- tinued to participate in the village. community and church. Annie with her green thumb, sewing and baking Nelson with his truck, removing "Snow and fixing and assembling machinery to this very day. We have enjoyed tfreir generous hospitality. We are so very pleased to be present and be part of this evening as you' ,observe your forty-five years to together. May you both enjoy good health and God's richest blessing attend you. Your neighbors, friends and relatives. Guests were present from Stratford, Sarnia, Lucan, Blyth, Stanley Township, Oregon, Scaforth, Brussels and the Walton area. Douglas. Currie and Jamie, of Brampton; Mrs. Nancy Maxwell, Dawn and Pat of, Brussels; Barry Currie of London:: Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stevenson, Ronald and Christopher, R.R.2, Brussels, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lunday of Hamitlon spent the weekend at the same home. e Mr. and Mrs. Alex. McNabb of Oregon State are spending a couple of weeks' at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reid. The community extends sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Walton WI hears decorator 4".,10-10 EiROss0:01 '_116416 Correspondent Mrs. Allan McCall 887-6677 Mrs. Bob Govier, Seaforth was the winner of the quilt when the ticket was draw by John Steffler at the June meeting of the Walton. Women's Institute on Wednesday evening at the community hall. Mrs. William Humphries opened with a reading, "Let's plant a co-operative garden for our Institute", following, the opening Ode, Mary Stewart Col- lect and 0 Canada, Mrs. Herb Traviss was pianist for the evening. Mrs. Humphries we- lcomed 4-H girls and other guests and .gave thanks to Marilyn for looking after the bus trip and to the Horticulture Society in Brussels for . donating the petunias for the flower beds in front of the hall, also to those who planted them. The new books were . dis- tributed to members also Home and Country. It was decided to have a car tour and picnic in Atigust with a suggestion to go to Bayfield. There will be an .executive meeting July 19th at 2 p.m. at Ruth Axtmann s home. Other dates for coming events to keep in mind are the com- munity Christmas Concert on December 1 and the Bazaar and Bake Sale on December 9. Mrs. Ron Bennett reported that $420.50 had been taken in with the sale of tickets on thequilt made by the Institute members in the winter months. There is still a quilt available for sale, ask any member. The 4-H girls were present to put on' their skit from Walton I Club which they put on at the recent achievement day for the spring project, "Focus on .Fitness", Walton II had an exhibit "Leisure Time Activities" —With Cathy McGavin and Linda Axtmann the commentators. Mrs. Ron Bennett as convener for the Family and Consumer Affairs meeting took over for the rest of the meeting, reading a variety of poems then introduced Robert Plumsteel, of Seaforth who showed slides on interior decorating from the Paint and Wall Coverings from U.S: It gave ideas for interior rooms in your home,.-designs for you with decorating being 3 main areas. Colour should dominate up to 60% of the room. Colonial being basicially the,old fashioned room setting. The wall covering is the backing for your furniture. The interior design is the repetition of colour, of pattern and form with texture. Mr. Plumsteel answered many questions, he was thanked by Mrs. Viola Kirkby for his interesting ideas and presented with a gift on behalf of the Institute. We paused for a break when refreshments were provided by Mrs. Torrance Dundas, Mrs. Nelson Reid, Mrs. Geo. McCall and Mrs. W. Humphries before finishing up a few business items. There were 22 members answered the roll call'A shopping problem I would like to see corrected or improved!' Personals Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Armstrong of Woodbridge visited on Saturday with Mrs. Gertie Bennett, Mr. Fred Rutledge of Ottawa spent Friday night and Saturday with his mother at the home. There will be no postal service or mail delivery from the Walton. Post Office this coming SatUr`day or Monday due to the Dominion Day Holiday. Mr. and Mrs, Allan McCall entertained at a family get together on Sunday at their home when those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Ctirrie, Cheryl arid Rhonda Currie and Karen Cowper of OrangeVille; Mr. and Mrs, Johnston and family in the passing of Joyce Colyer last week Mr. and Mrs. Russell Shines of Monkton visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson .Reid. Party honours Nelsonf Annnie Reid . BUSINESS DIRECTORY , , Home - Siding Aluminum Awnings, FREE MacLean. -Aluminum 527-0032 ESTIMATES Windows, Improvements Railings & Vinyl Doors • BUY Boost CALL Your THIS TO Income! SPACE 170 Wallace Avenue N., Floiver Phone 4D.,.,!Teo Zillocird 9foriht 1,1? ED VAN GEEST = ..".., LISTOWEL, ONT. YOUR PERSONAL FLORIST WITH WORLD-WIDE CONNECTIONS 4'4 .--...- .+n..,.°'* 291-2040 - •. 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