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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-06-03, Page 14Page 8-Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, June 3, 1965 'Tis1 Show Biz tty VonPi Leo Toby Robins came home from England looking like 'a dream walking'. Her once -a - year CBC -TV appearance, which she now claims to be making, was with her old friend and fellow panelist, Pierre Berton, on his own inter- view show. Another guest was her husband of twelve years, Bill Freedman, who, because of his shrewd business deals and successfully -produced stage plays, is in no danger of be- coming known as Mr. Robins. Another reason for this could he his boyish charm and com- plete honesty, which were so evident during his chat with Pierre. The Freedmans have just re- turned from England where they have been spending a good deal of time since the beginning of the year. Their stay here will be brief, for Bill is readying two plays for production in next year's season and Toby is trying to make a name for her- self as an actress. Here in Can- ada, although she admits she still likes her native land and I'm sure Canadians still admire her, she continues to be only a panelist who really cannot do anything but ask a few ques- tions and sit and look pretty. In England she will be an act- ress, and she can be an excel- lent one if she is given the chance. The same can apply to her husband. The native son's work is too often taken for granted (his last Canadian play bombed badly), and he is forc- ed to move elsewhere for rec- ognition. The New York critic line is almost impossible to break through, but the West End big boys may be at his feet in a year or more. If their ventures work out, and I for one would wish them nothing but the best, they would join a long line of fellow Canadians who have made good over 'ome. Vancouver husband - and -wife team, Bernard Braden and Barbara Kelly are two fa- mous television personalities in London. One of our top inter- viewers, Elaine Grand, went over for a visit and stayed to become a much -sought-after producer and interviewer there. Jackie Rae was a young bache- lor with his own weekly TV series on the CBC (and that is sitting on top of the heap in any man's language), but he left it all to become England's top male TV star, and husband of one of her most beautiful act- resses, Janette Scott. Perhaps history will repeat itself and England will bring success to the well -deserving Freedman family. 0--0--0 There are so few Hollywood stars who deserve our admira- tion and respect, that it is heartwarming to see people everywhere envying the fight- ing spirit and determination of Patricia Neal. In Hollywood Pat is known as the girl who has had more than her share of trouble, and has always come back fighting and ended up on top. When tragedy that is al- most too great to bear comes her way, she seems strongest. In the late 40's, when Pat first came to the film capital as a beautiful young girl in her early twenties, she was cast opposite all the handsome leading men in town. But Pat was young and impressionable and she soon found herself hopelessly in love with one of her co-stars, a man 20 years her senior, the late Gary Coop- er. After a trial separation, however, Coop decided to stay with his wife Rocky and daugh- ter Maria, and Pat was left crying alone, close to a ner- vous breakdown. Coop himself was not left unscarred by the unfortunate turn of events; it was during this time the he de- veloped ulcers which later turned cancerous and caused his death. In 1953 she married British writer Raold Dahl and her hap- piness was complete when Olivia was born in 1955, Tessa two years later, and Theo in 1960. When she was in New York to make "Breakfast at Tiffany's", a car collided with Theo's carriage while his nurse was strolling with him. Theo suffered permanent brain dam- age that has required countless operations. In 1962, after Olivia had come down with measles and a high fever, Pat found her un- conscious in bed; she died later the same day. Last year, it seemed that all was well with the Dahl family when Pat won the 'best actress' Academy Award for her performance in "Hud" and gave birth to her third daughter, Ophelia. But the rotten hands continued, and early this year, back in Holly'd to make a picture, she was felled by a series of strokes that left her near death for days, and paralyzed on one side, un- able to talk or move. Last week, proving what kind of gal she really is, she made her first public appear- ance since her illness; and with a patch over one eye, a brace on her right leg, a noted im- so dear to a bride's heart .. . Group Celebrates 50th Anniversary of CGIT On Tuesday evening, May 25, the 50th anniversary of the C. G.1,1'. movement was cele- brated in Wingham United Church. The 1966 members of C. G. I.T. , their mothers and leaders attended a banquet at which 16 former leaders of Wingham groups were guests, The president, Sharon Rea, vie, was chairman for the pro- gram. The speaker, Mrs. Al Jenson of Clinton was introduc- ed by Mrs. Ken Wood. After her delightful account of her Ethiopian stay Mrs. K. Moffatt presented her with a gift. Ruth Ann Currie and Esther Fish sang "How Great Thou Art", accom- panied by Mrs. G, Fish. A history of the 38 years of C. G.LT. in Wingham has been compiled by Mrs, G. W. Tiffin and she presented some of the highlights of these years. During that time 45 women have served as leaders and as far as is known all are still able to "cherish health", the first statement of the C. G. I.T. pur- pose. Rev. J. F. Anderson served as a leader for two years and his widow, also a former leader was present and spoke of their years in the C. G. I. T, move- ment. Mrs, S, Davison formed the Wingham group on December 17, 1927 and was assisted in 1928 by Miss Janet Murray, The first president, Helen Field, now Mrs,Janies Kerrigan of Walkerton, was present as was the first secretary, Miss Marian Simpson. The group members were listed as Mary Robertson, Jean Mitchell, Olive Tiffin, Elnora McInnes, Margaret Fin- ley, Margaret Mitchell, Erma Finch, Velma Lennox, Evelyn McKay, Louise Thompson, Vesta Fox, Hazel Wilson, Edith Lott, Mildred Redmond, Agnes Loutitt, Nettie Dow, Wilma Dow, Florence Smith, Muriel Campbell, Jean Copeland, Edith Zurbrigg, Minerva Fin- lay, Betty Walker, Dell Walker, Lillian Hopper, Verna Miller, Norma Coutts, Yvonne McPher- son. Two of these, Mrs. R, S. Hetherington and Mrs. Jack Reavie, were present at the banquet as guests of their C. G.I.T. daughters. Miss Janet Murray took pic- tures to the banquet of this group taken at a camping week in 1928, and Mrs. Kerrigan wore her C. G. L T. pin and took several books and memen- tos of that year's activities. Other former leaders who attended and gave anniversary greetings were Mrs, Charles Lloyd, Mrs. Art McDonald, Mrs. Harold Wild, Mrs, Jack Brough' ton, Mrs. Harry Spry, Mrs.Jack Reavie, Mrs, Vernon Reid, Mrs.. Robert Ahara, Mrs.Jack Walk- er, Mrs, Jack McKim, Mrs. Jack Goodall, Mrs, George Joynt. Written greetings were read from Mrs.Jack Thompson, Miss Hilda Twamley, Mrs. Bill Houston, Mrs. N, G. Burton, Mrs. Muriel Dawson, Mrs. A, D. McMurchy, Mrs. Clayton Shackleton and Mrs. Andy Bell. Greetings to all C. G. I, T, members were read from for- mer members, Mrs. Lester B. Pearson, Mrs.John Diefen- baker and Mrs. T. C. Douglas. Rev, C. M. Jardine also present- ed his good wishes from the church and thanked the ladies for the delicious banquet. RECEIVE BIBLES Mrs. M. Underwood present- ed the 10 girls graduating from C. G. I. T. this year with Bibles. They were Laura Walper, Peg- gy Rae, Brenda Hall, Marilyn Higgins, Mary Rathbun, Vana Rosenhagen, Mary Ann Mason, Sally Galbraith, Judy Fish and Georgina Brooks. The gradua- tion ceremony took place at the Huron Rally earlier in the month. 1928 CGIT MEMBERS—Front row: Elnora McInnes, Thora Davison (not a member), Dell Walker; second row: Agnes Louttit, Marion Simpson, Margaret Finlay, Mary Robertson, Verna Miller, Lillian Hopper; third row: Nettie Dow, Helen Field, Wilma Dow, Erma Finch, Evelyn McKay, Hazel Wilson; back row: Margaret Mitchell, Olive Tiffin, Mildred Redmond, Vesta Fox, Louise Thompson, Mrs. Sidney Davison, Norma Coutts, Betty Walker, Jean Mitchell, Velma Lennox, Minera Finley, and Janet Murray. (Edith Zurbrigg and Yvonne McPherson were not present for the picture), pediment in her speech which forced her to admit she may never act again, but with a radiant smile on her lovely face she was on her way home to England to recuperate and await the birth of her fifth child. 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Mr. Jack Dickert is spending a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Dickert. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood, Kaye and Kirk attended the Sunday School anniversary ser- vice at Gorrie United Church on Sunday morning, and were guests at the home of•Mr.and Mrs. Earl Toner of Gorrie. Mr, and Mrs. Robert Kreller were guests of Mr, and Mrs. Jack Wright on Saturday even- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Metzger attended the Metzger -Patterson wedding at Mount Forest on Saturday, Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Angst, Mr. and Mrs, Emeret Angst and Mrs. Clifford Hallman attended the ordination ceremonies at New Hamburg .on Sunday of the Evangelical United Brethren Conference when Mrs. Hallnian's: nephew, the Rev. Howard Zur- brigg was ordained. He will be at Crediton. Mr. and Mrs. Reg Angst of Guelph visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Clifford Hallman on Sunday. Several Showers For Miss Ruttan FORDWICH-Miss Audrey Ruttan, who was married Sat- urday was guest of honor at several showers. Mrs. Keith Duncan and Miss Doris Cars- well entertained girl friends at the latter's home for a miscel- laneous shower when games and contests were enjoyed and the bride -elect received many lovely gifts. Mrs. Russel Ruttan and Mrs. Robert Ruttan entertained rela- tives at the latter's home in Listowel for a miscellaneous shower. A bride's book was al- so presented during the evening. Mrs. Gordon Angst, Mrs. Ted Klaassen, Mrs. Elmer Harding entertained at the Har- ding home for a pantry shower. The bride -elect was escorted to a gaily decorated, dh'air and during the evening games and contests were enjoyed.' s ,t Audrey thanked all of her friends at each of her showers and delicious lunches were ser- ved. Parents who ate afraid to put their foot down usually Have children who step on their toes. Thirty.four girls had 1000/0 attendance at meetings and were presented with awards. For her fifth year with perfect attendance Laura Walper re* ceived a blue and white vase. For her fourth year, Brenda Hall received a cup and saucer. Those with three years, receiv- ing a C, G, I. T, pennant and album from Mrs. M. Ritchie were Mary Ann Mason, Mary Joan Corrin, Gloria Reed, Lynda Reavie, Jean Welwood, Sharon Reavie and Marilyn Higgins, For their second year, a Sweater crest was presented to Mary Rathbun, Linda McTag- gart, Joyce Walker, Pamela Walden, Patricia Walker, Janie Adams, Melanie Harris and Norma McKee by Mrs, R. Campbell. An official C. G. I.T. pin was presented to those with one year perfect attendance by Mrs. S. Leedham: Sheila Crewson, Judy Irwin, Beverley Hastings, Joan Bennett, Esther Fish, Dianne Caslick, Ruth -Ann Cur- rie, Barbara Dauphin, Ann Ew- ing, Frances Ducharme, Barbara Hetherington, Gail Irvine, Marilyn Tiffin, Kathy Miller, Karen Rae, Linda Lockridge and Susan Currie.. FRIENDSHIP BADGES Following this was the pre- sentation of Friendship badges by Mrs. S. Leedham and Mrs. K. Moffat to those completing their first mission project. 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