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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-08-09, Page 12Mr. and- Mrs. Thomas Shore arrived home this week from an enjoyable vacation through the Blue Ridge Mountains and other southern points. Gordon Gibson's granddaughter, Mrs. Susan Atkinson and great- granddaughters, Kate and Bridgit, of Talbotville visited him on Wed- nesday. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Higgins of Edmonton spent a, couple of days with his grandparents, Mi. and Mrs. Stewart Higgins. Mrs. Mac Allan has just returned• home from a trip to Brunswick, Maine, accompanying her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and. Mrs,. George Allan of Sarnia. They stayed at Bowdoin College where George had earned his degree. They also went to Boston enroute home and she reports a very enjoyable time. Darling -Sangster reunion is held in Belmore park BELMORE — The annual Darling -Sangster reunion was held July 31 in the Belmore park, with 105 in attendance. Sports were con- ducted by Jeff and Scott Dickson, Treena Jeffray and Heather Harper. Jolla Douglas conducted the busi- ness. A reunion will be held again next year at the same place and time. Darlene and Keith Kirk awarded the following novelty prizes: couple with , most family, members in attendance, Bruce and Ellen Hark- ness; persons travelling the farth- est, Graham and Sandra Ruther- ford; youngest person present, Blake Jeffray; child with thelongest shorts, Kendra Moffatt; boy with shortest haircut, Wally Van Hatten; girl with most colors in outfit, Sonya Harkness; woman with, most loon dollars_ in purse, Ferne Weitz; man with most Canadian Tire coupons, Jeff Dickson; vehicle with highest mileage, Nancy Stafford; woman with, most items in purse, Evelyn Dickson. The executive for 1989 is as follows: presidents, Ross and Wilma , Jeffray; secretary, Lois Darling; lunch, Russell and Jean Field, Harvey and Agnes Ballagh, Ralph and Deanne Dickson, Leland and Jane Harkness; sports, Paul and Chris Dickson, Larry and Grace Elliott; novelties, Bruce and Ellen Harkness; invitations, Isabel Darling; treasurer, Donna Jeffray. Couple's children plan their renewal of vows A special surprise was planned by the family -of Fred and Betty Lee of RR 2, Wingham, in commemoration of their 30th wedding anniversary. The Lees, who thought they were having family portraits taken, were instead taken to the Wingham Sal- vationi Army Citadel where her wedding dress was waiting and guests were present for a ceremony renewing their wedding vows. Lieut. Cal Barber and Lieut. Melany Barber officiated for the special celebration and Mrs. Doug Whitelaw was organist. Betty was preceded down the aisle by her three granddaughters, Ashley, Stephanie and Kristy Schieck; by her daughter, Tracy Schieck, all of Listowel and by her sister, Geraldine Carter of Vancouver, who was her attendant 30 years ago. She NINIRIBINV was given in marriage by her son, Kelly. Emerson Hickey was best man, taking the place of Fred's brother, Graydon, who was best man 30 years ago but unable to be present this time. A reception followed in Belmore Complex. Fred Lee and Betty Stone were married 30 years ago last March in Elmira. They have three children, Tracy, Kelly and Christopher and three grandchildren. SOLD FARM Edmund Brewer of the fourth line of Morris Township disposed of his 200 -acre farm to his brother, William Brewer of Grey Township, in April of 1916. The purchase price was $7,000. The former was planning to retire and move to Brussels. d-ft.et oil. a nd ts.capi 129 Zlitzited Res;dential and C owirnerci at Li-4scape Contractor P.R. 2 Lucknow, Ontvio Bus. 1519) 529-7247 nide south of Luc -know on Huron County Rood SALE July 27 - Aug. 20 CASH & CARRY, IN -STOCK ITEMS ONLY - 25 % OFF: in -stock patio furniture and accessories - 25 % OFF: junipers flowering crabapples - ornamental standards blue spruce fruit trees - 50 % OFF: golden cedar "1" Trt WOW deciduous stirtIbts. %4 ff4j 4 • ••t1,24,. 6 =•-eP ‘e% rerk%4 Mr. an Susan of Na ehewanr' „are hobdayng his ...,rents, Mt. and. Mrs. .Clarepe miso.witkotherrelativei. RosS witthunan an PaMeigOf Peri* spent the helida "vyeellend, W Mr., a*I. Mrs. -Edgar: Sunday visitors at the', same ilOine..:were.Mr: and Mrs. DQ 4.; •;,6 ••••VsiOg"...). • • 4A,'-4014' WEDDING — Mr. and Mrs. Doug Mann are shown following their marriage on June 1 1 at the Bethel Christian Church, Listowel, Mrs. Mann is the former Nancy Baker, daughter of John and Helen Baker of Strathroy and Mr. Mann is the son of Ron and Carol Mann of Gor- do. The couple now resides in Gorrie. (Gary Moon Photo) MRS. JEAN ROSS 357-3459 Mrs. Vin Dittmer of Barrie and her daughter, Mrs. Allan Cotton of London visited last week with Mildred McClenaghan. Thursday visitors at the saltie home were -Mrs. Roy McInnes of Goderich and her daughter, Mrs. Pat • Boyce of Toronto. Michelle and Jason Laidlaw of Dorchester visited last week with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Elliott and Karen. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Purdon at- tended the square dance,convention in Hamilton last week. Mr. and Mrs. William Winger ana family of Stratford were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Laidlaw, The Ladies' Aid of Chalmers Pres- byterian Church had a very success- ful bake table at the Lucknow Craft Festival and on Monday provided a booth at the sale of Dave Moffat which Was alio 4'116 successful.. Visiting last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Don Ross were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gaunt of Arva; •Mr. and Mrs. Ross Elliott, Jackie and Callida of London; Mr. and Mrs. Doug Ross, Michael and Sherrilyn of Wingham; Mrs. Agnes Gaunt of Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ross, Waterloo; Mr. and Mrs. DaVe Ross and Brian Ross. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jervis of Clinton visited Sunday with Mildred McClenaghan. On Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McClenaghan of Kin- cardine, Eldon -McClenaghan, Harriet and little Ruby .of Kingston visited with Mildred. Metealfeof Hanover. Mrs. Doris Scott of Midland spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne - Campbell. Madill student • wins scholarship Charlene Renee Stephenson of Brussels has won a Centennial Award scholarship to Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo. The $1,200 award, renewable for another three years for a total value of up to $4,800, was based on Ms. Stephenson's interim mark of 91.3 per cent in Grade 13 at the F. E. Madill Secondary School, Wingham. The 19 -year-old Ms. Stephenson will study honors business,this fall at the university. A total of 46 Centennial Awards have been won be first-year students with a minimum average of 90 per cent in Grade 13. Another 21 students with a minimum of 91 per cent and who have chosen to study in the faculty of arts and science �r in the honors econamics,4mogramiwthe-sehoolof business and economics have been. awarded C,entennial Anniversary scholarships. These $3,200 awardS may be renewed for a total value of up to $12,800. TRACTORS ir4 BROCE ° Big news in the summer of 1917 was the announcement that tractors -I, had been introduced in Bruce County and four had arrived in different parts of the county. The district agriculturalist, N. C. McKay, was demonstrating_ their use as a motive power in plOwing. Coal oil was used as fuel but the engine was so constructed that either oil or gasoline could be used. It was felt that tractors would have also been busy in Huron, if Huron County Council had not voted down the district agricultural repre- sentative. RifAtRAlcgg, fropiv, Ftwq,010,nr, yvpfA MaymokingibieccolotsSINSNIMOk versiae vat Intent upon)rhe task 15 ellna Campbll, Mime' Ile !ley, Adam Lachance, Wesley Staple. - ton. Steve Carter; Scott McPherson and Dana Davies. Jessa Kuyvenhoven is in back.