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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-12-14, Page 11A diamond day Alt and Ethel Sutton celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends, at the Brussels Legion, on Dec.11. Couple celebrates 60 years The celebration of a very special day which occurred 60 years ago, took place at the Brussels Legion Hall Sunday, Dec. 11, when Alf and Ethel Sutton marked their wed­ ding anniversary. The Suttons were wed Nov. 2, 1934 in Georgetown, at St. George Anglican Church, with Rev. Wm. Thompson officiating. The couple was attended by Miss Edna Harris and Mr. Edward Gross. The bride is the daughter of the late Samuel and Marguerite White­ house and the groom is the son of the late Arthur and Amy Sutton. After honeymooning in Niagara Falls, the Suttons returned to their home in Brampton and later moved to Ethel. They were employed as postal workers and Mr. Sutton was also a printer. Mr. Sutton had served as a corporal with the Canadian Corps of Signals and was overseas with the Canadian Army for five years. The Suttons were very active throughout their life, being in­ volved in many organizations and clubs. Mrs. Sutton's interests include singing bass for the Bramp- ton-Bramalea Sweet Adelines and she is a charter member and past president of the Brampton Lioness Club. E thelThe news from 'Compiled by Margaret McMahon Phone 887-9250 12 tables of euchre at hall There were 12 tables of euchre al Ethel Hall, hosted by Helen Cullen and Fred Uhler. Winners were: 50/50 draw, Dorothy Hamilton; high lady, June Jacklin; high man, Frank McKenzie; low man, Jim Smith; low lady, Dorothy Hamilton and most lone hands, Dorothy Dil­ worth and Bob Bateman. Tally card winners were Ruby Armstrong, Lome Lambkin, Annie Wight, Verna Crawford, Velma Slcightholme, Louise McLean, Elmer Best, Eva and Charlie Harri­ son and Violet Smith. The last euchre of 1994 will be a special Christmas euchre on Dec. Mr. Sutton is an active life mem­ ber of the Lions International and is involved in the Boy Scouts, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 218, Brussels, St. John's Lodge A.F.& A.M., Brussels, Lebanon Chapter R.A.M., Wingham, St. Elmo Pre- ceptory, Stratford, Bluewater Shriners' Club, Goderich and Legion of Honour, Mocha Temple, Aaonms, London. The Suttons have one daughter, Muriel Helen Sutton of Bradenton, Florida who was one of the special guests at the celebration. Other guests in attendance included Von Godden, Rod Godden and family of Brampton, Gary Godden and family of Trowbridge, Helen God­ den and family of Mansfield, Don and Maisie Anthony of Rexdale and Rev. Cameron and Mrs. McMillan of Brussels as well as Legion, Lion and Masonic Lodge members and their families and friends and neighbours from Ethel and Brussels. Local dignitaries, Grey Twp. Reeve Leona and Jim Armstrong, Brussels Reeve Gordon and Isabel Workman, Huron-Bruce MPP Paul and Mrs. Klopp of Clinton, Huron MP Paul and Mrs. Steckle of Goderich and former MP Murray Cardiff and his wife Betty of Brus­ sels extended their best wishes. 19 at 8:30 p.m. 1 iie Hall Board thanks all the euchre players for their support in 1994 and looks for­ ward to seeing everyone again on Jan. 2, to start the new year. Congratulations to Hans and Ger- rie den Dekker who have a new granddaughter, Shelby Lee, the first child for Christine and Robert Lee. Ethel residents were saddened last week with the loss of two ladies; Arlene Hiemstra, a former Ethel resident, passed away on Monday and Myrle Bowes, a long time resident, passed away on Tuesday. The families arc sent our condolence. HARRIETT MILLER Harriett Miller of Brussels passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1994 at Wingham and District Hospital. She was 78. The former Harriett Smith was the beloved wife of Thomas Miller. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Lennis Miller of Ingersoll, Tom Miller of Brussels and Doris Gibbons of Lucknow. Also left to mourn her passing arc six grandchildren. She was the dear sister of Clara Ruttan of Corbetton. Mrs. Miller was predeceased by three brothers Joseph, Glenn and Bruce Smith. She rested at Betts Funeral Home, Brussels from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Thursday. Funeral services were held on Friday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Hodge officiating. Pallbearers were Ross Alcock, Lennis Miller Jr., Gerald McArter, Gary Ruttan, Doug Dale and Bill Hetherington. Interment will be at Brussels Cemetery. In remembrance donations to the Huron County Homemakers would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. MYRLE BOWES Myrle Bowes of Ethel died Tues­ day, Dec. 6, 1994 in Southampton. She was 79. Bom tn Elma Twp., on June 17, 1915, she was a daughter of the late Jock Wilson and the former Orma Speiss. She was predeceased by her husband Earl Bowes. Mrs. Bowes was the beloved TOBACCO CONTROL ACT IT MAKES SENSE. MORE SMOKE-FREE AREAS. FEWER PLACES THAT CAN SELL TORACCO PRODUCTS. TOUGHER I.D. REQUIREMENTS FOR PEOPLE UNOER 19. GREATER PENALTIES TO RETAILERS WHO SELL TOBACCO TO THEM. ON NOVEMBER 30 ONTARIO'S TOUGH NEW LAW GOVERNING THE SELLING ANO SMOKING OF TOBACCO PROOUCTS CAME INTO EFFECT. WHEN YOU CONSIDER WHO'S GOING TO BENEFIT WE THINK YOU'LL AGREE IT MAKES SENSE. For an easy-to-read copy of Ontario's Tobacco Control Act, call Z*wj* the Huron County Health Unit at 482-3416 or 1-800-265-5184. This is a message from the Ontario Ministry of Health. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, mother of Marilyn Guy and Clarence Hchn of Southampton, Carmen and Sheila of Elliot Lake, Tom and Darlene of Listowel. She will be remembered by six grand­ children, two step-grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Besides her husband Mrs. Bowes was predeceased by a son, Verne, a brother Stan, sister-in-law Myrtle, grandchildren Peggy, Verne and Doug and a great-step-grandson Curtis. Friends were received at the Pee­ bles Funeral Home, Atwood on Dec. 7. Rev. Tim Purvis of Atwood Presbyterian Church officiated at the funeral services, held at 2 p.m., Thursday. Carrying floral tributes were Michelle Illman and Alison and Liana Wright. Pallbearers were Chris Edwards, Steve Wright, Michael Guy, Neil Illman, Bruce Wilson and Clarence Hehn. Burial will be in Elma Centre Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a char­ ity of one's choice. ARLENE HIEMSTRA A former Ethel resident, Arlene Hiemstra of Milverton died Mon­ day, Dec. 5, 1994 at University Hospital, London. She was 51. Born in Holland, she was a daughter of James and Jean Posthu­ mus of Kitchener. She was a mem­ ber of Bums Presbyterian Church, Milverton and a president of the Gravelridge Women's Institute. She was also a member of the Milver­ ton Fair board and had sold Avon products in Milverton for several years. She is the dear wife of George Hiemstra, whom she married on 1994. PAGE 11. Oct. 15, 1965. She will be dearly missed by her children Franklin, Michael and his wife Tammy Jo, all of Kitchener and Christopher at home. She was the beloved sister of Gus and Johanna of Yatton, Don and Sharon of Waterloo, Fred of Kitchener, Anne and Bill Arm­ strong of Exeter and Alice Beaudry of Kitchener. Mrs. Hiemstra was predeceased by a child in infancy. Friends were received at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, Milverton on Wednesday. Rev. G. Kravalis officiated al the funeral services held at 2 p.m. Fri­ day at Bums Presbyterian Church. Spring burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation or Bums Presbyterian Church. Cooks get recognition Cook's Division of Parrish & Heimbecker has achieved QMI registration for its adherence to known international quality standards in the marketing, sales, conditioning and processing of coarse grains, cereal grains, pulses and seeds. The registration was effective Nov. 28 and covers both of Cook's processing facilities located at Centralia and Hensail. Cook's is the first company in the edible bean processing industry in North America to achieve this registration. It is the culmination of three years of work by the in-house quality assurance personnel.