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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-01-13, Page 8Page 8—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, January 13, 1988 Longtime Ripley resident remembered The funeral service for Miss Margaret Christena Robertson was conducted at 2:00 p•r'i., Saturday, January 9, 1988 in the MacKenzie McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley with Rev. Glen Macpherson of St. Andrew's United Church, Ripley officiating. She was born on Wednesday, May 8, 1907 in Ripley with father John W. Robertson and mother Mary MacDonald. In their family there were six daughters - Christena, Elvira, Mildred, Emma, Martha, and Donalda. Two are still alive, lliIrs. Elvira Mewhinney, 647 Victoria, .Port Elgin, and Martha or Mrs. Wilson Ford of Coburg who is hospitalized in Kingston for care of Alzheimer disease. All six sisters started their education at the old Ripley public school then moved to the Ripley Continua - By Ab Wylds tion School built by their father John - the master builder. Christena was one of those who made the move to the R.C.S. in Sept. '23 - as did neighbour girls Margaret McLay (Mrs. Floyd Stradee in Toronto now) and Edna McLay (Aitchson) . At this time it was necessary to increase the staff to three teachers. Niece Marilyn Ford extends sincere thanks to all those who thought of them after the untimely passing of aunt Christena Robertson this past week. I'M A CHINCHILLA and you can raise me...INVEST NOW...for your family business for fun and future! This is all it takes to start your Career as a Chinchilla Rancher...a love of animals — a garage or spare room such as a basement which meets the climate conditions required for chinchilla...and a. little spare time, Chinchillas are one of the most valuable furbeanng animals in the world, in the fastest growing fur industry! Healthy, harmless, odor - free. Chinchillas are easy to care for indoors and they eat very Imle..,ihey're vegetarians. SEND TODAY TO: CANADIAN CHINCHILLA P.O. BOX 1684, ST. 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Nelson was born in Kincardine on Satur- day, Nov. 22, 1919. His parents were George A. Hodgins and Rose Jackson. Nelson is sur- vived by his wife Irma Dixon, three daughters - Lynda - ` Mrs. Wayne Benson, Komoka, Kerry - Mrs. Wallace Houston, Aylmer, Mavis Stokes, Wingham, one son - Joe and his wife Janice Wylds of Ripley St. in Ripley, also seven grandchildren, two sisters - Eleanor SeNnour, Bruce Township, Clara Webster, Lucknow. Nelson grew up, in Ripley where he attend- ed Ripley public school and Ripley Con- tinuation School. Nelson and his wife Irma were in the Armed Forces in the second war and then in the Legion. Nelson entered Kincardine and District Hospital on December 24, 1987 - and remain- ed in care there up to his passing on Thurs- day afternoon, January 7, 1988. His work and interest in the Ripley community was shown in the memorial donations to the Ripley minor sports or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario made at the Funeral Home. Happy Hearts Euchre Party At the Legion Hall on Monday last, six tables of euchre were playing, and the prize winners were Donalda Pollard, Christena Herman ib Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Hedley, Debbie and Karen of here, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Howey, and Kristin and Paddy Hedley of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. John Visser, Tracey, Tim, Becky and Christopher of Con. 10 and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hedley of Teeswater were New Year's guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Hedley at Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs. George Bushell, David and Janet of Ottawa were here for his mother's funeral. George stayed until Sunday, but Joanne and family left for home on Thurs- day evening. Miss Anne Fraser and Mr. Douglas McLeod came from Kitchener, also ' many relatives, neighbours and friends attended the funeral of (Dunedin) Mrs. Edbert Bushell at Kincardine on Thursday. She had suffered a stroke almost 15 years ago and was confined to a wheelchair. Edbert Was so patient and kind and she enjoyed company and a chat on the phone. Tom McDonald of our village is a brother and Mrs. Mary Stewart at Milarton, a sister. Following the service Robertson, Harvie Thompson and Duncan Thorburn. The next euchre will be held on Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. Legion Pork draw Winners of the Ripley Legion Pork draw were Sheila MacDonald, Don Thompson of Ripley, Matt Yemen of Etobicoke and Amy Price of Tillsonburg. Christmas guests Christmas Day guests with Keith, Isabelle and Larry Carter were Jack and Eileen Carter; Eva and Carl Wilken; Harold, Lyn- da, Darron and Darcy Maurer; Paul and Allison Wilken and family; Dan Wilken and Kay Walden. The following Sunday they had Sadie McLeod of Ripley; Eugene, Eugene, Melva and Ken McLeod of Armow; Doug McLeod and Ann Fraser; Cheryl and Andy Wallace; Sharon, Ken, Stacy and Dawn Marie Met- calf . and friend from Kitchener; Helen, Dave, Mark and Joe Myers and friend from New Hamburg; Ken, Cathy, Deana and Kevin Leddy from St.'Augustine; Ross and Betty Irvine and family of Atwood; Dorothy Howald and Les Brown from Victoria, B.C.; Susan and Mark Miszturak and Brett of Ajax; and Chris Ehret from Baden. Saw flock of geese On Wednesday evening, Dec. 30 - 87, Gor- don Roulston just after completing his barn chores was headed to the house when he heard the honking of a large flock of wild geese. Looking up into the sky there was a very big flock, maybe 75 to 100 in a V forma- tion headed south - no doubt they felt , the coming snow. back home TTTATT<r'1TTC4TT by May Boyle folks returned to the Kinlough Presbyterian Church basement where the W.M.S.' ladies served a luncheon and friends could meet with the bereaved fami- ly. Our sympathy is extended at this time. We are pleased to know that Mr. Her- man Lanting spent the weekend at home here from St. Marys Hospital in London with his new artificial limb and a walker. A very nice Benefit Social evening and dance was held at the Holyrood Hall on Saturday evening for Mr. and Mrs: Bob Theriault and the girls who had their home (the former Kinlough School) damaged when a fire outbreak threatened their home and much smoke and water damage ruined the interior. We wish them well in getting it repaired. Happy birthday to Jim Mr. and Mrs. Ron McGuire, Chris and Scott,, spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reeves and Susartof Ripley. Also with the Reeves over Christmas were Mr. and Mrs. Mark Burgess and boys of Ripley; Larry Reeves, Louise and girls of Kincardine; Mrs. Helen Cooper of Toron- to; and Mrs Pearl Rolston of Paisley. Mr. and Mrs. Jack McGuire and Brian along with Mr. and Mrs. Mike Moskal and Adon of Caledonia enjoyed supper with Mr. and Mrs. Ron McGuire and boys on Boxing Day. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Black and girls of the 4th Concession and Mrs. Mary Black of Lucknow spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Balck and Meagan of London. Jim and Kathy and girls stayed in London a few days and visited there with relatives. Spending Christmas with Mrs. Dorothy Engel and Rob of Lurgan Beach were Marilyn Engel and daughter Devin of Toronto; janet Casler and children of the 2nd Concession; Don Casler and friend, MOe, of Wind§or and Janice Murray of Seaforth. Mr. Andrew Hamilton spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Perrin Lowry and fami- ly of the 4th Concession in Huron OLIVET by Lorraine McGuire Township. Mr. and Mrs. Jack McGuire and Brian enjoyed supper with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Black and girls on New Year's Eve. The occasion also marked Jim's birthday. Happy New Year to all! An error appeared in last week's edition of the Lucknow Sentinel with regards •to the visitors with Ida Howald. While Emerson Howald did, in fact, visit with Mrs. Howald, the other names men- tioned did not visit. Joe, Ila, Rick and Rosella actually phoned Mrs. Howald to extend their best wishes of the season. Sympathy is extendeo to Yvonne Rider and family on the death of Sandy. Dawna and Gary Richardson of RR7 Lucknow have moved to Kitchener. The community is sorry to see them go, but at the sarne time wishes the Richardsons con- tinued success in their new home.