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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-07-24, Page 4s from The World of Women Home a Terry Johnston wed in ceremony at London Marriage vows were ex- changed by Theresa Macneil of London and Dr. Terry R. John- ston of Seaforth amid a setting of mixed summer flowers in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, London, on Saturday, June 14, at four o'clock. Officiating at the ceremony was Father Peter and special music was supplied by a trio who sang folk selections to guitar acro l:4 panimernt. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Lapkowski of Lon- don. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnston, RR 2, Bluevale. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor - length gown of white chiffon, styled with V neckline and short full sleeves. Her short veil was ",• —F hoto by Beta Studio held by a three -pointed cap - styled headdress and she carried a bouquet of red Sweetheart roses and baby's breath. Mrs. Anne Dunn, cousin of the bride, of London, was matron of honor. She wore a floor4ength gown of baby blue flowered polyester, styled with V neckline and short full sleeves. In peach flowered polyester were brides- maids Mrs. Mary Walker of Lon- don and Miss Joan Bennett of Wingham, while bridesmaids Mrs. Jo -Ann East of London and Mrs. Pat Shoebottom of RR 1, Dorchester, wore soft green flowered polyester. All the senior attendants carried bouquets of daisies. Miss Cathy McGavin of Walton was junior bridesmaid and flower girl was Donna Johnston of RR 2, Bluevale. They wore gowns simi- lar to that of the matron of honor and carried baskets of daisies. Keith Johnston of RR 2, Blue - vale, was his brother's best man and guests were ushered by Dr. Ken Lesley of RR 1, Georgetown, Doug Carter of Bluevale, Lloyd Peacock of Hamilton and Dr. Jack McCall of Seaforth. Peter Lapkowski of London was junior usher' and ring bearer *as Paul Lapkowski of London. Dinner and a reception followed at 6:30 in the Polish Hall, London. The bride's mother wore a floor4ength gown of soft blue floral material in a sleeve- less style with matching chiffon over -coat. Her corsage was white miniature mums and pink minia- ture roses. The groom's mother chose a floor -length gown of deep pink polyester, interlock knit with a matching knit stole. Her cor- sage was alsdi white mums and pink roses. 's For honeymooning in Nassau, the bride chose a summery sun- dress in a dusty blue background with cream colored flowers. Her accessories were cream and she wore a corsage of daisies and pink miniature roses. They will reside in Seaforth. Guests travelled to the wedding from Wingham and Bluevale area, Seaforth and Clinton area, Georgetown, Alberta and Prince Edward Island. The groom is a graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College. The bride was employed by the London Free Press prior to her marriage. Vows exchanged in Belmore Artistically arranged bouquets of daisies and mums adorned the altar at Knox Presbyterian Church, Belmore, when Rev. Ross Nicholls of Goderich of- ficiated at a double ring cere- mony uniting in marriage Doris Virginia Stokes and Gerald Leonard Rodges. The marriage took place on Saturday, July 5, at two o'clock. Ron Snell of Westfield provided traditional and contemporary wedding -music on the organ and accompanied the soloist, Bob Watt of Goderich, who sang three numbers. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stokes of RR 2, Wirigsham Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rodges of RR 2, Goderich. The bride was prod down the aisle by her three attendants. Mrs. Jerry fiffitilinga of Auburn was matron of honor and brides- maids. were Miss Chureb Tomp- kins of Elmira and Miss Cathy Fischer, niece of the bride, of Bluevale. They were gowned alike in floor -length dresses of blue chiffon trimmed with white. They carried bouquets of yellow daisies. The bridal gown was classic white chiffon with lace trim. It was designed with a high neck- line and long sleeves. Her shoul- der -length veil was held by a jewelled pin and she carried a bouquet of daisies. Serving as his brother's best man was David Rodges of Goder- ich. Guests were ushered by Doug Hoy of Stratford and Doyle Cullin of Clinton. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the Bel - more Community Centre. Guests were received by the bride's Poo by Murray Hayden mother who wore a floor -length gown of mint green polyester with a corsage of yellow mums. She was assisted by the groom's ,mother who chose a floor -length gown of pink polyester with a cor- sage of white daisies. For travelling, the bride wore a navy and white polyester crepe dress, white accessories and a corsage of white mums. They will reside at RR 2, Goderich. The bride is a graduate of the Owen Sound Regional School of Nursing. Honored guests at the wedding were the groom's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rodges of RR 2, Goderich, and the bride's grand- mother, Mrs. Lottie Thornton of Gorrie. Cook reunion MR. AND MRS. EDWARD WEIRSMA are residing in Kitchener following their marriage Saturday, June 21 in Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale. Mrs. Weirsma is the former Grace Margaret Carter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Carter of Bluevale. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Wally Weirsma of RR 1, Holyrood. (Photo by Snyder Studio) Ontario Dairy Princess is WHITECHURCH — . Miss Brenda Trask, the Ontario Dairy Princess, was the guest speaker when the local Women's Institute met on Monday evening in the Community Memorial Hall. Miss Trask, whose home is in the vicinity of Alma, was intro- duced by Mrs. Russel McGuire. She gave a resume of her activi- ties at the Toronto National Exhibition where she was named the winner. She told of the qualifications needed by a competitor and explained that the winner is to promote better urban -rural communication. The winner of the title becomes a full- time enfployee of the Milk Marketing Board for one year. She travels throughout the prov- ince, representing dairy farmers at club meetings, fairs, exhibi- tions and community events. She visits schools and is interviewed by the media. She also speaks to non -farming communities about dairy farting. Miss. Trask had on display trophies she had received and distributed monthly reports of her work. She also had a large scrapbook on display, showing pictures and programs in which she had taken part. She was thanked by Mrs. Victor Emerson and presented with a pendant necklace of the Bruce County tartan. The theme of the meeting was Agriculture and Canadian In - BELGRAVE — The sixth Cook reunion was held in the arena here on Sunday, with approxi- mately 80 present. The afternoon was spent visiting, playing games and contests. followed by a picnic supper. Harold Cook, president, pre- sided for the business meeting. Oldest member present was Harry Cook of Belgrave; youngest person was Shane Loder of London; persons coming the farthest, Mrs. Ron Taylor and sons, Wayne and Paul of Victoria, B.C. It was decided to hold the next reunion in 1977 on the same Sun day in July, in Belgrave. The officers far 1977 are: presi- dent. Ross Robinson ; vice-presi- dent, Norman Cook ; secretarv- treasurer, Mrs. Russ Cook ; sports committee, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Walsh and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cook ; lunsi committee, Mr and Mrs. Garner Nicholson and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walker. Natives were present from Victoria, B.C., Auburn, Goderich, London, Mitchell, Blyth. Wing - ham, &Wave and ceding district Anderson-Malick rites Mulch, Matthew's Lutheran Oiu , Kit , was the - r e, 1o' app' summer wedding at five o'clock on Saturday, July 5, when Donna Eleanor Malick and Malcolm Finlay Anderson, both of Wingham, were united in marriage by Rev. H. Brill. The ceremony was performed in a setting of white mums and white gladioli and lighted white candles glittered from gold candelabra. Ii. Urstadt was organist and accompanied the soloist, Vern Widmeyer, who sang The Wed dim Song. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. John Malick of Wing - ham and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson of RR 5; Wingham. Mr. and . Mrs. Malick gave their daughter in marriage. The bride chose a gown of silk organza over taffeta, styled with a high neckline edged with re - embroidered alencon lace and hand -beaded with seed pearls. The long sheer sleeves had an overlay of matching lace and trumpet cuffs of organza. The empire waistline was accented with matching lace and beading. The skirt was softly gathered in the back and fell into a long cathedral train. The entire hem- line of the gown and train had matching ruffles. A Juliet cap of matching lace and beading held dustries. The first vice-president, Mrs. McGuire, opened the meet- ing with a welcome to all, the Institute Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and the Lord's Prayer. She . then called on the convener, Mrs. John Currie, to preside A piano solo, "The Enter- tainer", was played by Sandra Currie. The motto, "What Is a Farmer?", was given by Mrs. McGuire who also spoke about safety on the farm. She gave a number of definitions of a farmer and closed with the words, "Put up with the farmer—he is your friend, your competitor , customer, source of food." 7 • Mrs. Townsend, accompanied by pianist Mrs. Garnet Farrier, sang "I Wonder". The roll call was answered by presenting newspaper clippings of agricul- tural interest. Vickie Scott then played a number on the electric organ. Miss Merle Wilson, president, conducted the <business. The new 4-H project is "Stitchery". Thanks were received from Brucelea Haven for a gift sent. Minutes were read by secretary, Mrs. George Fisher, and . Miss Wilson reported on. the district annual. Mrs. Townsend then sang "Galway Bay". Plans were made for the country fair to be held September 27. Mrs. Fisher then read the minutes of the organizational speaker meeting of January 27, 1928. Charter members present were Mrs. Bert Reed of Listowel, Miss Merle Wilson, Mrs. Victor, Emer- son and Mrs. Gordon Rintoul rep- resenting her mother, Mrs. R. Purdon. First-year members in- cluded Mrs. Lorne Durnin, Mrs. Robert 'Ross, Mrs. Fred Mac- Pherson, Mrs. -Frank Coulter and Mrs% Olive Boss. Mrs. Harvey Houston, pro- vincial PRO, presented each of the honored members with a Bruce County pendant and each of the early members told of memories of the meetings they attended. Mrs. Elgin Johnston read a, poem to honor members who are deceased. Mrs; McGuire gave courtesy remarks and Mrs. Boss, on behalf of the charter and first-year members, thanked the group for the invitation to attend the in- teresting meeting. • — Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Kempel of Teeswater visited one day last week with Mrs. I. W. Merrick. — Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Biggins of Vancouver vacationed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Art Stapleton of William, Street; also with her brothers and sisters here in the East. in puce a two-tiered nylon illu- sion veil edged in Chantilly lace and she carried a cascade of yellow Sweetheart roses, white daisies and baby's breath. Mrs Janet Tait, aunt of the bride, of Bolton, was matron of honor and bridesmaids were Mrs. Patty LaRose, cousin of the bride, of Uxbridge, and Mrs. Heika Conrad, friend of the bride, of Waterloo. They were gowned alike in princess -styled dresses of mint -green swiss dot organza. The gowns featured double ruf- fles around the V nicklines and halter backs with matching re- movable capelets edged with ruf- fles. In their hair they wore mint green ruffled bows with ribbon streamers edged with white daisies. ' Junior bridesmaids, both cousins of the bride, were Cheryl Kleinknecht of Elnniira and Gail Schwartz of Bloomingdale. Their gowns were yellow swiss dot over arnel. The princess dresses featured round necklines, puffed sleeves with pinafore ruffles over the shoulders and matching bows at the back. They wore white daisies in their.hair. All the at- tendants carried bouquets of white daisies and baby's breath. Duncan Anderson of RR 5, Wingham, was his brother's best man -and guests were ushered by Cameron Anderson, brother of the groom, of RR 1, Belgrave, and James Totzke, cousin of the bride, of Elmira.- The male at- tendants wore beige linen single- breasted jackets with brown velvet lapels,beige shirts trimmed with brown and brown trousers. Tinted yellow carna- tions comprised their bouton- nieres. A dinner and reception followed at the Valhalla Inn, Kitchener, where cabaret tables were decorated with gold cloths, green serviettes and vases of white daisies. A three -tiered pale yellow wedding cake decorated with white- and yellow daisies formed the centrepiece of the bride's table and was surrounded by the bridal party's bouquets. The Nite Lites of Wingham played music for dancing. Guests from Hingham, Luck now, Belgrave, Bluevale, Stang Creek, Toronto, Barrie, Strat- ford, Oakville, Orangeville, Bolton and. Stroud were received by the fai Hikes of the bride and groom. The bride's mother wore a floor4ength sleeveless gown of mint green chiffon with V neck- line and beaded bodice. A rnateh- ing chiffon cape fell to her elbows. The gr'oom's mother chose -a floor -length seelveless gown of aqua satin brocade with matching long-sleeved bolero jacket. The ,mothers wore cor- sages of yellow and white baby bud roses and stephanotis. The bride's grandmother, an honored guest, Mrs. Eleanor Totzke of Kitchener, wore a dress of baby blue and was presented with a blue and white carnation corsage. Another honored guest was the bride's godmother, Adam Schlei of Kitchener, who chose a dress of gold chiffon. She was presented with an orchid corsage. Following a wedding trip to Quebec and Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will reside in Winghani. Prior to her wedding, the bride was honored at several showers. Her aunts, Mrs. Janet Tait of Bolton, Mrs. Reta Schlei of Kltcli- ener and Mrs. Hazel Garner of Breslau, hosted separate showers it her honor. Mrs. Duncan An- derson of RR 5, Wingham was hostess for a gathering; Mrs. Robert Gavreluk, Mrs: Richard Campeau and Mrs. Abe Lewis of Wingham entertained Wingham friends; and fellow staff mem- bers embers of the Wingham Public School feted her at a shower held at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Thornton, Bluevale. —Fleming Ba agh, Arthur Ballagh, Mr. and . Rowland .Ballagh and Lavonne, all . of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. John Norman and family of RR 3, were among the over 40 Ballagh family members who gathered in Tees- water on Sunday for their annual reunion. -Relatives .,from.as far away as Michigan .Ya4414is-, sauga attended the annum event. THE ONTARIO DAIRY PRI NCESSexplains some of her duties to members and guests at the Whitechurch Women's Institute meeting Monday. Brenda Trask of Alma was chosen princess in September 1974 and will reign until the end of August this year. 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