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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-11-23, Page 47rSTATE FARM LINSURANCE ®J 42(.1.b) C Duple mark The secret to a long and• successful marriage is to work together fifty-fifty, says Marion Harlem of Goderich. She and her husband Ebert celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with an Open Honae at the Goderich Legion Hall on Saturday. Marion McDougall, daughter of Peter and Jessie (Stirling) McDougall and Bert Harris, son of John and Mabel (Westaway) Harris, first met at a neighbour's farm in Goderich Township. They were married on December 22, 1923 in the Presbyterian manse in Bayfield by the Reverend Alfred McFarlane. Following their marriage, they lived in Detroit where Mr. Harris worked as a street car conductor. After four years there, they 60th w,., : ' ding ; ..•nniversary Mr. and Mrs. Harris liow litre intim senor citizen's apartment building on West Street in Goderich. They are both members of the MacKay Centre for Seniors. Mr. HarTls, who served with the Merchant Marines in World War I, is a life member of Legion Branch 109 and Mrs. Harris has been a member of the Legion Ladies' Awddliarylfor 30 years. Mr. and Mrs. Harris' children include Bill and Ken of Holmesville, Bob of Seaforth, Mrs. Walter (Audrey) Mottershead of Nanaimo, B.C., Mrs. Gordon (Yvonne) Dougherty of Shepppaardton, Grace Hut- chings of Clinton, Mrs. Steve (Dianne) Argyle of Bayfield and Catherine Harris of Clinton. A son, Gerald, died in infancy. They also have 20 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. moved back to Goderich Township where Mr. Harris worked as a rural telephone repairman for 10 years. During the depression, they borrowed $300 as a ten per cent down payment on an 80 acre farm on the seventh concession of Goderich Township. They bad one horse and two cows. Times were tough. Mr. Harris had to completely rebuild the house and barn and the couple had five children to feed at the time. "We carne through it with a lot of hard work," recalls Mrs. Harris. After 23 years on the fent, they moved to Goderich where Mr. Harris worked for Champion Road Machinery Ltd. from 1957- 61. He next worked as a bar steward at Legion Branch 109 for seven years before retirirg. couple celebrate golden anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Rodger of R.R. 2 Auburn were honoured with a family dinner attended by their brothers and sisters at their home Friday, November 11 for their Golden Wedding Anniversary. The table was centred with a decorated wedding cake and the dinner was served by grand- daughter, Lisa Rodger. Mr. and Mrs. Rodger were married on December 15, 1933 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor, on the third concession of East Wawanosh by Dr. W.J. Mortimer. Following their marriage, they moved to the farm home where they have resided ever since. Besides being a farmer all his life, Mr. Rodger worked for awhile in the electrical field. Mrs. Rodger, the former Phyllis Taylor, is an accomplished musician and has her per- former's diploma in vocal music and has received the silver and gold medal of On- tario. She taught music in schools for 25 years in Huron County until she retired in December of 1978. She is a member of the Blyth Festival Singers and Knox United Church choir in Auburn. Mr. and Mrs. Rodger have a family of four sons and one daughter; William of R.R. 1 Auburn; Mrs. William I Betty) Helesic of Goderich; Keith of R.R. 2 Auburn; and Gary and Clare both of Goderich. They also have 14 grandchildren. Mr. Rodger has four bi others, Ed of Ren frew; Norman of Toronto; Les of Belleville and Ralph of South Mountain; and one sister, Mrs. Mansel (Mary) Cook of R.R. 1 Auburn. Mrs. Rodger has one sister, Mrs. Pearl Rollinson of Toronto. She also. had one brother, the late John Everett Taylor. Saltford Valley Hall was attractively decorated for the open house and reception for Mr. and Mrs. Rodger on Saturday even- ing, November 12. The bride and groom of 50 years received 300 guests, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Rodger of R.R. 2 Auburn were honored with a family dinner on November 11 and an Open House on November 12 on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. members of their family who arranged the evening. Grandchildren Kathy Rodger of Goderich and Shawn Rodger of R.R. 2 Auburn, and friend, Mrs. Ruth Jardin were in charge of the guest book. A family tree with pictures backed by a colourful rainbow made a lovely setting for family pictures. A floral arrangement centred the table flank- ed by golden candles. Music was supplied by Al Logue, DJ of Nations operate in same way as the solitaire bird BY THE REVEREND ROBERT J. CROCKER, ST. GEORGE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH ( The substance of an address given at the Goderich Cenotaph on Remembrance Day, 1983) I want to tell you a parable. Once, on the Island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean, there lived a dodo -like bird MINISTER'S STUDY called the solitaire. One of its peculiar habits was to mark out a zone around its nest with a radius of about 200 yards. Strange to tell, if a female 'of the species invaded the area, the female solitaire would fight it; and if a male trespassed, it was ejected by the male partner, an interesting natural example of male-female sharing of duties - if not of women's liberation. It was said that the noise of the rattling of their flightless wings could be heard for miles. Nations and their leaders operate in much the same way. They define their areas of sovereignty and zones of influence, and seek to enlarge them with a great deal of saber - rattling if not outright war. So it was that Mussolini invaded Ethiopia, and Hitler took over the Sudetenland of Czechoslovakia on his way to conquering most of Europe. Argentina has always coveted the Falkland Islands, and has only recently had to be forcibly expelled. Britain and the U.S. appear to disagree about Grenada, and history will perhaps tell us whether the real invaders of that island were the Cubans or the Americans, or just possibly, neither. God has said, "Thou shalt not covet", a commandment that nations as well as people should heed. One wonders at the significance of one further fact: the solitaire -bird is now extinct. Sunday school growing at Christ Anglican Church The Reverend Robert Crocker, Rector of Christ Anglican Church, conducted evening prayer at the Sunday service. Barbara Hayden presided at the organ. The Reverend Crocker spoke to the con- gregation about the New Ecumenical Lec- tionary. Old and New Testament lessons will be used and are printed along with the Collect of the Day and appropriate prayers on sheets to be distributed weekly. The Rec- tor hopes that this will make church service more meaningful to the congregation. A choral service will be held on December 18. A Communion Service will be held at 2 p.m. Christmas Day and also on January 1 at 2 p.m. Sunday school, which started about two years ago, is steadily growing. There are now 12 children enrolled in the classes. Children in the community are welcome to be a part of the Sunday School. Fishing News A village fisherman who has fished the Nine Mile River at Port Albert for slightly over 50 years was very successful Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of last week. His total count was six Rainbow. A flock of 50 ducks has been seen flying over the village several times this week. History Facts The post office at Kintail was established inside the Parish limits (Kingsbridge) in the PORT ALBERT NEWS Tom Livir,gest®r9®, 8E9-7648 late 1860s in a general store owned by Mar- tin Whitty. He served the public as postmaster about 40 years until Francis Egan was appointed postmaster in Kingsbridge. His office was transferred to his son-in-law, Philip Austin; from him to Charles Moss, a former resident of West Wawanosh; then to Rupert Bell, now of Toronto; and lastly to Stephen Martin. The duties of postmaster were eliminated with the advent of rural free delivery about 1920. The general store in Kintail closed ap- proximately seven years ago. In 1870 Holland and Lomis built a gravel road about a mile east of the lake. This is now known as the Blue Water Highway. In 1860 Father Wassereau came to found the Parish of St. Joseph's. His first Baptism on January 6, 1861 was of Mary Welsh, daughter of Maurice Welsh and Mary Bowler. GODERICH Sf GNM. -STAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 1883—PAGE M London, a friend of the bride and groom. Bill Bush of Toronto, a friend of 49 years. was master of ceremonies. He con- gratulated Emer and Phyllis on the occa- sion and reminisced about by -gone days. Fifteen former music pupils of Mrs. Rodger from several schools presented several songs in costumes they wore when they attended public school. Mrs. Darlene Empey composed a song telling about Phyllis and Emer and all sang and acted it out together. Mrs. Greg Park was in charge of the program and acted as commentator. Mrs. Park presented Mrs. Rodger with a pin engraved, "The World's Greatest Teacher." Both Mr. and Mrs. Rodger thanked their family and friends for the evening. They received many gifts, cardS"''Snd messages, from Prime Minister Trudeau and Members of Parliament and phone calls to mark the occasion. 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BAKER, DIRECTOR OF PRAISEf SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 10:00 a.m. Communicant's Class 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ADVENT 1: SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (Nursery Facilities) Enter to Worship Deport to Serve 1 ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH i7 Anglican -Episcopal North and Nelson Streets, Goderich Rector: The Reverend Robert J. Crocker Organist -Choirmaster: Lorne H. Dotterer First Sunday in Advent 27th November 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion. 11:00 a.m. Church School, ages40 and under. Nursery. 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer. Sermon: "The Dawn Lighting the Advent Candle. 7:00 p.m. Youth Bible Study. 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