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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-04-05, Page 59This Week in Ripley BY AB WYLDS Last week the public speaking finals sponsored by this area zone of the Royal Canadian Legion were held. Congratulations go to Tommy Wilson, son of Delbert and Maithel Wilson of the fourth concession, on winning his class. Earlier this year he won in the Ripley and area local competition sponsored by the Ripley Huron Legion branch here. A dew' business place opened last Friday on the east side of Ripley's main street. The Arcade features, fun games. A community shower was -held last Saturday afternoon for Miss Shirley McCreath R..N., daughter of Bill and Helen McCreath of Ripley, in the Knox Presbyterian Church Sunday School room. Mr. and Mrs.' Donald A. Campbell of the fourth concession east in Huron Township were in Toronto this past weekend at the wedding of their daughter, Pat- ricia. Tish was honoured by having the head of the Campbell Clan in Canada play the bagpipes at her wedding. William Robert Farrell, native of the Bethel area of Huron Township, passed away last Tuesday, April 4, 1978 in Brucelea Haven in Walkerton. The funeral service was conduct- ed last Thursday afternoon it the Ripley MacKenzie -McCreath Funeral Home. Sympathy is extended at this time of bereave- ment to the family. Mrs. Gladys Arnold, Mrs. Clara .Shiells, and. Mrs. Norma MacLennan accompanied Reg Moore to London on Monday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robert Lowry of the 10th concession of Huron Township celebrated their 40thwedding anniversary at a party at their daughter, Audrey's home in Ripley - Mr. and Mrs. Roddy MacDonald - last Satur- day. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Maclntosh of St. Thomas spent the Easter weekend with his sister, Margar- et and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott in Ripley. Last Friday evening, April 7, 1978, Jack McLean of Ripley passed away in Kincardine and District Hospital where he had been a patient since last summer except for a. brief period back home in Ripley] ympathy of the folks here goes to all members of the family at this time of bereavement. Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Don• McCosh in Ripley last Sunday were Mr. Currie Colwell and daughter, Anne, of South Kin- loss, Mrs. Gladys Mason of Ripley, Walter and Isabelle Forster, Kathy and Johnny of Huron Township. Sympathy of Ripley and Huron friends is extended to Mr. William Walsh of Kincardine and family on the sudden death last week of his wife - the former Frances Emmerton. Sympathy is also extended to members of the Emmerton family. The Purple Grove W.I. held their annual meeting and hot dinner last • Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Donald Reid. Mr. Murray Ribey and his mother, Mrs. Rhoda Ribey, of the Underwood area, visited her si ter, Mrs. Martha MacIver, in Ripley and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Emerson visited with his son and wife, Dr. and Mrs. Goldie Emerson, and family in London last weekend. Mrs. Wanda Gawley of Purple Grove and Mrs. Donalda Gossell of Ripley accompanied Mr. and Mrs: Donald Craig of Kincardine Township to Sudbury. They attended the funeral of their cousin, Don; Grieves, of Monet ville. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Forster returned home last Wednesday after vacationing for the past two months in Florida. Mrs. Cameron MacAuley is recovering in University Hospital, London after undergoing surgery. Friends in the Ripley area wish her well. Last Wednesday afternoon Gladys and Elmer Wylds of Kincardine visited in Ripley. Home to Ripley this week is Brian MacDonald from Fraser - dale in far Northern Ontario. Brian is visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny MacDonald and members of the family. Last Sunday he had his horse and buggy out for a drive much to the delight of the little kids getting rides with Brian. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Campbell of Amberley, Mrs. Frances Elliott and Mrs. Marjorie Reid of Ripley visited last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hewitson in Mea - ford and with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Watson in Durham. Mrs. Nancy Greenwood and baby Joel spent Monday and Tuesday visiting with her sister- in-law, Miss Karen Greenwood in Toronto. Sympathy of Ripley folks is extended to Graham Cook on the passing of his father, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnston, Julie and Jennifer returned to their home in Ripley from a three week vacation in Florida. Mr. Elliott Lowry underwent surgery in Thornhill on Tuesday this week. Friends wish Elliott a speedy recovery, Visitors with him this past Sunday were his sister Corinne and husband and family, Mr. and Mrs. • Gene Mordaunt, Nathan and Matthew, of West Hill; ' Toronto; • his brothers and family, Mr. and Mrs. Perrin Lowry, Robbie, "Bryan, Debbie and Kevin; Mr. and 'Mrs. Lynn Lowry, Kent, Kendra -Trina; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lowry, Kris and Greg; Mr. and Mrs. Murray Thompson, Kenneth, Janine, Adrienne and. Keith; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elden Lowry of Huron Villa, Ripley and Mr. Ben Farrell,` who had just returned from North Vancouver where he spent .the winter. Mr. and Mrs. David Lowry entertained the Hunter family: It was Paul's first birthday party. Mr. Murray Elston, B.A., LL.B. of the law firm of Crawford, Mill and Davies, Wingham, is now at the Ripley . office on Wednesday afternoons. Mr. Els- ton is known to many sport fans in is survived by two sisters, Belgrave, Bluevale and Wingham teams. Mr. Ross Davies, who has been serving the Ripley office for the past seven years will continue to come to Ripley on Friday. And finally, the Animal Control truck went through the village on Monday morning of this week (that means the dog catcher). RIPLEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE A pot luck luncheon was held at Mrs. Donnie MacDonald's home prior to the Ripley Women's Institute annual meeting. The president, Mrs. Ross Cumming, 'called on all conveners for their annual reports. Achievement Day for 4-H Homemaking clubs will be held in Ripley at the Recreation Centre on April 22nd. The club on "Consider Your Clothes" was led by Mrs. Nick Peet and Mrs. John Gamble. Members were invited to Southampton Wednesday, Ap- ril 9th to "Community Count Down" course. Mr. and Mrs. McMillan, Rip- ley, will lead the 4-H club on "Outdoor Living", inc,luding camping. Cancer pamphlets were given out and members will collect this week for the cancer society. 1979 will be the 75th anniver- sary year for Ripley W.I. Ideas for celebrating should be presented to the president. Mrs. Donald Blue demonstrat- ed making an oven door hand towel. Mrs. Francis Gemmell conduct- ed the election of the following officers for 78 and 79. Past president, Mrs. Ross Cumming; president, Mrs. Walter Lock; 1st vice president, Mrs. Nick Peet; 2nd vice president, Mrs. Oliver McCharles; secretary, Miss Christine Robertson; treasurer, Mrs. Walter Culbert; district director, Amelia Cumming, alter- nate, Mrs. Joe Scott. Standing committee conveners: 'Agriculture and Canadian Indus- tries, Mrs. John Gamble; Citizen- ship and World Affairs, Mrs. Frank Fair; Education and Cultur- al Activities, Mrs. Oliver Mc - Charles; Family and Consumer Affair's, Mrs. Nick Peet; Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Francis Gemmell; Resolutions, Mrs. Joe Scott; Curator, Mrs. Donnie Mac- Donald; Branch Directors, Mrs. Jim Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Roy Mac- Kenzie, Mrs. Frank 'Scott, Mrs. Ross Martyn; Auditors, Mrs. Frank Scott, Mrs. Peg Chappell; Delegates to District Annual at Reid's Corners May 16th are the president, vice president, district director and Mrs. John Gamble; Delegate to Area Convention at Southampton October 11, 12, Mrs. Walter Lock, alternate Mrs. Nick Peet; Delegates to Rally at Wiarton October 19th, Mrs. James Kirkpatrick and Mrs. Walter Lock. Ripley W.I. is affiliated with the Hospital Auxiliary; represent- atives being Mrs. Lock and Mrs. Blue. Members will take charge of the tuck shop one week in July and one week in August. Mrs. Elwyn Pollock and Mrs. Oliver McCharles will arrange for help- ers at the tuck shop. Mrs. Walter Culbert and Mrs. Elwyn Pollock will be the sick committee. Mrs. Roy MacKenzie and Mrs. Donnie MacDonald acted as nominating committee. Mrs. James Kirkpat- rick thanked the retiring officers. Mrs. Lock, the new president, was welcomed, gave the courtes- ies and asked the executive to meet to plan the next year's program. Lucltnow Sentinel, Wednesday, April 12; 1978—Page 27 WEDDING INVITATIONS by INTERN NFL F • 4 ('hoose ‘our w.edding nvitutions with complete contidence from our • elegant selection:.. which includes announcements and all the correct wedding accessories. Our wedding. $zift to you... a Keepsake copv'of•your Invitation processed in luxurious gold. . 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