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The Seaforth News, 1954-02-11, Page 1The seafort ew HURON CO U N T Y'S 1. 6 A n 1 N G N E W 5 P A P E R ITIMINISMENEHM.. WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 76 SEAFORTIX, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FDBRUARY 11, 1954 $1.50 a Year Snowdon Bros., Publishers Authorized as Byroad Class mail, Past Otl'ie° Dept.. Ottawa DUBLIN COUPLE TO OBSERVE GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs, Wm, 3, O'Rourke,. Dublin, will .be at home to their friends from 3 to 5 p.m„ Feb. 16th ,on the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary, They were married Feb. 16th, 1904, at St. Patrick's Church, Dub- lin, by Rev. Father Noonan, the bride being Teresa Roach, the young- est daughter of the late Patrick Roach anis Mary Dermody. Her eld- est sister, Mrs. Roland Kennedy of .Seaforth, will help •her to celebrate. Mr. O'Rourke is the youngest son of a family of eight children of the late William O'Rourke and Bridget Manning, of McKillop. His eldest sister, Florence, is of St. Joseph's Community, Toronto. High mass will be celebrated at 9,30 a,m., Monday in St. Patrick's Church, by Rev. Dr, Ffoulkes. Mr. and Mrs. O'Rourke were the first parishioners to be married in St. Patrick's Church. KOTYK—EISLER A pretty doubiering wedding cer- emony was solemnized in Egmond- ville United Church on •Sat. Feb. 6, when Marjorie Irene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Eisler, of Sea - forth, was united in marriage to Mr. William Kotyk, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kotyk of Stratford. Rev. W. E. Milroy officiated. The guest pews were marked with long' white tapers, evergreen and ribbon and pink and white flowers decorat- ed the front of the church. The bride was given in snarriage:by her father. Her wedding dress was white satin with lace bodice, full nylon net skirt with lace inserts and jacket of lace with lily -point sleeves and pearl beaded collar, Her floor -length veil fell from a jewelled crown. She car- ried a bouquet of red roses centred with an orchid and tied with stream- ers of white and red, with baby " mums. She wore a 'bracelet worn by her grandmother on her wedding day. The matron of honor was Mrs. Kenneth Chessell, sister of the bride, who wore a floor-Iength taffeta gown with lace top, nylon net skirt and nylon net stole and brilliant trim and headdress of matching flowers. Her bouquet was of yellow carna- tions centred with yellow roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Helen Kotyk, sister of the groom, whose gown was blue taffeta with bodice of lace, and the skirt of nylon net, lace bolero with matching headdress of sequins. Her flowers were pink carnations centred with pink roses. The flower girl was Vicki Chessell, niece of the bride, in a yellow taffeta dress crin- oline style with matching mittens and flower headdress of yellow and mauve. She carried yellow- and mauve baby mums. The second flower girl was Darlene Chessell; niece of the bride, dressed in green taffeta crinoline style, matching mit- tens, and flower headdress of green and pink flowers, and carried pink and green baby mums. William Eisler, brother of the bride, was best man and the ushers were Jack Eisler, brother of the bride and Kenneth Chessell, brother- in-law of the bride. Miss Marion Lillie: was organist and the soloist was Mrs. Ross Hamil- ton who sang `Through the Years" and "0 Perfect Love". Dinner was served in the church parlor by the ladies of the W. A. The tables were beautifully decorat- ed with spring flowers and ribbons and centred with a three-tier wed- ding cake, The bride's mother re- ceived in a dress of midnight blue with gold accessories and wore an orchid corsage. The groom's mother wore navy blue and white nylon with navy accessories and an orchid cor- sage. The sixty guests were from Stratford, Dublin, Mitchell, Brod- hagen, Vancouver, Kitchener and .Seaforth. The bride and groom left on a honeymoon trip to Brantford, Tor- onto and Niagara Falls, the bride travelling in a navy blue suit, white accessories and an orchid corsage. HOME AND SCHOOL TO MEET The Home and School Association will hold its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 8:15 pan., in the public school auditorium. It will be Mothers' night with Mrs. Paul Brady, Mrs. Clare Reith and Mrs. Milton Berger as conveners. There will be a film shown, "Who will Teaeh your Child?" Please 'bring something for the penny sale, Everyone welcome and bring a friend. North Side United Church Rev, John Stinson, Minister. 10 a.m.—Church School and Ad- ult Bible Class. 11 a.nt„ "The Recovery of Family Life". Jr. Congregation and Toddler's Group. 7 p.m'., Service of Song. "The Spiritual" by the Sr. Choir, 8.15 pan.—Y.P. Union. EgmondvElle United Church Rev. W. E. Milroy, Minister. Sunday, Feb, 14 10 a.m., Church School 11 a.m., Morning Worship, sub- ject"Argument of the Lord". 7 p,ml, Evening Praise, subject, "Caravanrng", Spealcer, Mr. George Simons, 8:15 p.m., Young Peoples' meet- ing. Wednesday, I'eb, 17, at 7.80 pan, Midweek service, SEAFORTH POSTMASTER, CHARLES P. SILLS, PASSES Postmasterll sed Charles P. Sills passed away Tuesday morning in St, Jos- eph's Hospital, London. He had not been in the best of health since De- cember but had been able to eontinue his' duties until going to Stratford hospital in January for treatment, He had been in London over a week. Mr. Sills had been postmaster of Seaforth almost thirty years, since Sept. 1, 1924, and his obliging good humor makes his passing a very personal loss to all in Seaforth and surrounding district. Born in Seaforth, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Sills, he was a graduate of .Seaforth schools and an honor •graduate of Toronto Uni- versity, holding the degree of B.A. Sc., of 1912. Mr. Sills was associated with his father and brother in business for many years. He was a playing mem- ber of the old Seaforth Huron foot- ball team as well as an •officer of the club. He also won the much -coveted "colors" at Toronto University where he was manager of the asso- ciation team. When the war broke out Mr. Sills enlisted as gunner in the 43rd battery at Guelph and served twen- ty-two months in France with this unit, and was granted a commission as lieutenant in the Canadian Field Artillery in June, 1918, acting as instructing officer until the armis- tice, completing three years of ser- vice. After coming home he took an aetive interest in the G.W.V.A., lat- er the Canadian Legion, serving as president of both organizations. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and active in the work of St. James' Church. He had been a member of the Separate School Board, the Hospital Board and at! the time of his death was also a I member •of Seaforth District High School Board. He was a bowler and curler and an ardent fisherman. Besides his wife, the former Lucy Eckert, he is survived by two sons' and two daughters, Ronald, Osgoode' Hall, Toronto; Mary Lou, IHieseia' Hall, London; George and Ruth, at home; two brothers, Frank S., Sea - forth; Joseph, Baltimore, and one sister, Mrs. A. J. Reynolds, Toronto. The Box funeral home is in charge of funeral arrangements. Funeral will be under auspices of Canadian Legion Branch 166. Resting at the family residence, High street, til Friday morning when Requiem High Mass will be .sung in St. James' Church at 10 a.m. by Father •Weber, and interment in St. James' cemetery. CHRISTMAS SEAL FUND NOW TOTALS $9,522.93 Receipts to date for Huron Coun- ty Christmas Seal Campaign total $9,522.93, which is about $400 bet- ter than last year. The objective was $10,000, Mrs. J. B. Russell, secre- tary -treasurer states. About 12,500 letters were sent out and only one- third responded by returning with money. The campaign is still open for any who wish to contribute. The death toll from this disease is the lowest it has ever been, but the number of new cases being found with T.B. is just as great. We must continue to keep up this great cam- paign in educating the populace os they will avail themselves of the free clinics for Xrays. LEGION AUXILIARY The regular meeting of the Sea - forth Legion Ladies' Auxiliary was held in the Legion Rooms Feb. 3rd with Mrs. J. Taylor presiding. 28 members answered the roll call. The minutes •of the previous meeting were adopted as read. One applica- tion for membership was presented and passed. The initiation of 4 new members followed. The financial re- port was read by the treasurer. The correspondence included thankyou notes from sick members and a let- ter from the Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs. G. Eaton was then presented with a Past Presidents Badge and lapel pin for recognition of her services, she made a fitting reply. Mystery box was won by Mrs. 3, McGregor. The euchre convenor, Mrs. W. Little re- ported a successful euchre. A second euchre to be held on Wed. 17th of February. A vote of thanks was moved to Mrs. H. Combos for donat- ing all ladies' prizes at the last en - ohne, It was decided to have a social evening on Wed. March 10th and in- vite Exeter and Hensall Auxiliaries. A motion was made to invite Zone •Commander Hall, to attend our next meeting. The meeting closed in the usualnnanner. Bingo was played and lunch was served. MRS. R. H. MOORLAND Mrs, Richard H. Modeland, the former Susan McConnell, died in Toronto on !Monday in her 91st year after a long illness. She was born in Tuckersmith where she lived all her life until going to live in Tor- onto with her daughter in 1946. She was a member of Egmondville Unit- ed Church and a life -member of the W.M.S. Surviving are one son, John of Seaforth; one daughter, Mrs. R. C. Henderson, Toronto, acrd two grandchildren. The funeral will take place from the G. A. Whitney fun- eral home, .Seaforth, on Thursday at COUNCIL TO CONSIDER PLOWING SIDEWALKS' Seaforth town eouncil held their regular meeting on Monday evening Important business included a pro- I posal to plow sidewalks on Goderich, St. and North Main St. All members1 were present and Mayor Dr. Mc- Master presided, !Councillor Close, chairman of the Streets Committee, said the snow re- moval had been a good job, Councillor Christie asked about plowing snow off at least one side-' walk on Goderich St. and N. Main St. Councillors mentioned the fatal accident on a Mitchell street and agreed the street committee should look into the matter. Councillor Crich said a new sir- en would cost $432 or larger one $803. The old siren has been re -1 moved from the tower. He had been told if a siren were too high it could not be heard properly, Mayor McMaster proposed that the firemen attend all large gather- ings as fire guards. Council agreed to buy four uni- forms plus hate. The rink will pay the firemen $2 a game Grant of $40 was made to the Sal- vation Army Home in London. Council made a grant of $15 to the Huron seed fair to be held at Clinton. Mayor McMaster said the town had been invited to join the Cana- dian Federation of Mayors. The I federation intends to meet in Ottawa to ask the Canadian government to ' relieve the municipalities of pay- ment of the ten percent sales tax. A bylaw to raise $95,000 for the proposed sewage system and disposal plant was given two readings. The mayor said a petition signed by 72 persons had been sent to the board in connection with the bylaw. The board will be invited to hold an open hearing here, if it wishes. Councillor Sharp introduced a dis- cussion on building a new court house for the Bounty. He understood the federation of Agriculture felt the present site was unsuitable, espe- cially to provide parking facilities i in the near future, and suggested that some other site- in Goderich should be chosen. Reeve Scoins said his own •opinion was that the court ]rouse should be built in Clinton. MRS. DAVID H. STEWART I A former Seaforth resident passed away in Toronto, Mrs. David H. Stewart, on Sunday in her 80th year. For many years she was a resident' of Seaforth where her late husband conducted a butcher business. Sur- viving are four daughters, Mrs. Ha- zel Plant, Ottawa; Mrs, Harold Dunn (Erie), Boston; rs. A. F. Allan '(Jean), Toronto, and Mrs. E. G. Mc- Intyre (Margaret), San Juan, Puerto Rica. One son George and a daugh- ter, Mrs. Edna Umbach, predeceased her. Thefuneralwas conducted by Rev. D. Glenn Campbell of First Presbyterian Church at the Box funeral home on Tuesday afternoon with burial in Maitlandbank comet - cry. The pallbearers were M. ANNUAL MEETING OF LIBRARY BOARD Annual meeting of the Carnegie Library Board was held on Monday, 8th. The board reviewed the events og the past year and found it quite progressive. When the new wiring was installed it was felt that it should almost complete a series•of I projects carried out over the past four years. These have included new steps, repair of roof, painting of ex- terior, and landscaping, and several smaller plans. Miss Thompson, the librarian re- ported an increase of 1442 in circu- lation of which 1210 were juveniles. This seemed to be a healthy sign that the younger members of the community are taking advantage of the facilities available. Seaforth has a library second to none in this dis- trict and should be used by the pub - lie, The election of officers followed, Miss Mabel Turnbull, Chairman; F. C. J. Sills, Sec.-Treas. Other board members: Mrs, Alice McConnell, Miss S. I. McLean, Mrs, 0. E. Smith, Rev, D. G, Campbell, Mr. Wm, Hart, Mrs. Elva Ellis, Miss G. Thompson, Librarian. HOSPITAL AID MEETS The president, Mrs, Ed Smith, pre- sided for the regular meeting of Hospital Auxiliary on Tuesday evening at nurses' residence. Three members of Kippen Institute were present and presented 2 quilts to hospital. Reports of games festival were most encouraging and the fest- ival will continue until end of Feb- ruary. The date for penny sale was set for April 10th at K'ing's store. The stove for kitchen was purchased by auxiliary. The mystery box was won by Mrs. Helen McKindsey. A dainty lunch was served at close of the meeting. KIPPEN Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dickert and Merle and Mr. Murray Tyndall visit- ed on Sunday wrath Mr. Dickert's mother, Mrs. J. Dickert in Clifford. We are sorry to report Mr. Nor- man Long is confined to his bed wit13 an attack of influenza. Miss Marilyn Mousseau spent the weekend with her friend Miss Carol Kading near Grand Bend. We are sorry to report Mrs. Elston Dowson is confined to Scott Mem- orial Hospital in Seaforth. Mrs. Priestap of Mitchell visited on Friday with her father Mr. Robt. Thomson. Miss Donna 11'c'Bride, nurse -in- training at Stratford 4enena1 Hos- pital, spent the weekend with her Tec, BUJ LOVA "go?. MISS UNIVERSE 17 jewels expansion bracelet $5975 PRESIDENT 21 ieweis expansion band $5950 HEART LOCKET DIAMOND PAIR Easy Credit Terms SAVAUGE',J Jewellery Gifts Fine China Seaforth MERRY MAIDENS GARDEN CLUB j Although the winter's winds and snow are still here, now is the time to join the Merry Maiden's Garden Club for 1954. Last year the 42 girls who joined ail satisfactorily completed the project. We are pleased with the work our girls have clone in their own gardens, Achieve- ment Day at Clinton, and London Exeter, and Seaforth Fairs as well as representing Huron County at Guelph. Since the garden program is a three-year cycle besides growing a garden to supply ve etables for the family and planting lowers to beau- tify the home surroundings the girls will be studying methods of storage for their vegetables. The first meeting will be for all interested in home beautification as well as the Merry Maiden Club Mem- bers and will be held in the auditor- ium of the Seaforth District High School on the evening of March 8 when an educational lecture of col- ored slides of interest to home gar- deners will be shown by the Down- ham Nursery along with other num- bers, All applications to join the club must reach Mrs. W. Haugh, Brucefield, before Feb. 20. parents, rvtr, ana Tors, aiim aso- Bride. • We are pleased to report Master Douglas McBeath seven year old son. of Mr. and Mrs. Alec McBeath is im- proving nicely following his recent operation. • We are sorry to report Mr. Eddie McBride is confined to his bed with illness. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Jaques and family of Hensall were Sunday vis- itors with Mr. and Mrs. A. Gack- lar; H. E. Smith, Chester Henderson, stetter. Wm. Smith Jr., Russell H. Sproat W. I. EUCHRE and J. A. Westeott. Winners of the W. h euchre on Friday night were: Ladies' 1st, Mrs FATHER AND SON BANQUET One hundred and forty attended the Father and Son banquet spon- sored by the Men's Club •of First Presbyterian Church, Tuesday even- ing, Fred E. Willis was chairman. Rev. D. G. Campbell •proposed a toast to the sons to which Paul Mc- Master replied, Singing was led by Dave Stewart accompanied by S. 3. Smith. A number of films on sports were enjoyed. Dinner was served by Mrs. Wilfred Coleman's group of the. Ladies' Aid. They were thanked by Douglas Scott. EGMONDVILLE Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Milroy were in London on Monday calling on Mrs. John Wood, who has been a polio patient in Victoria hospital since last August. We are pleased to hear that she is making some im- provement. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hay spent last Sunday afternoon with their son Lorne and family at FTensall. Mr. and Mrs, Lee McConnell and daughter Barbara of Varna visited on Stinday with Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Stephenson and family. Miss Alice Watson and Miss Ione Watson, students at Stratford Nor- mal, are teaching this week at Eg- mondville school. A play "Mamma's Baby Boy" will be put on Tuesday, Feb. 16th in Eg- enondville Church by the Junior Far- mers under auspices of C.G.I.T.cl A crokine party for sox and shoes for Korea was held in Egmond- villa Sunday School room on 'Tues- day evening. Musical numbers were given by Carl, Udy and Edward, three young new 'Canadians. The small children were entertained 6n the Vestry with films. Ninety pairs of sox; thirty-five pairs of shoes, several pieces of baby clothes and liberal money donations were receiv- ed. Prizes were won by Mrs, Ward- en Haney, Mt. James Hay Mrs. StanJackson, and Mr. Udy. Older child - rens prizes went to Sandra McGon- 'Igle, Glen Coutts, Ann McLean and Ronald Eyre. Lunch was served, The committee in charge of the event 2 pm.,pm.,Rev. W. E. Milroy officiat- • was Mr, and Mrs. Elmore Stephen- ing, Burial will be in Maitlandbank son, Mr. and Mrs, Gordon McGonigle cemetery. and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Boyce. Robert Campbell; lone hands, Mrs. Robt. Campbell; consolation, Mrs. Raymond Townsend. Men's lst, Ar- ,thur Finlayson; lone hands, Alden Crich; consolation, Arthur Varley. Lucicy lunch ticket, Mrs. Earl Pap- p]c. There were about 35 tables. Murdocks orchestra furnished the dance music. REBEKAHS SPONSOR EUCHRE A euchre was sponsored by Edel- weiss Rebekah Lodge in aid of the Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs. Helen Mc- Clure was Mistress of ceremonies. Winners at euchre were: Ladies' 1st, Mrs. Wm. Kelly; lone hands, Mas. Robt, McClure; consolation, Miss. Pearl Patterson. Gents lst, John Bach; lone hands, Percy Little; con- solation, Don McLean. Twenty tables took part and $35 was realized, SNAPPY SEAFORTHETTES The members of the Snappy Sea- forthettes met at the hone of our leader, Mrs. W, Haugh, on Satur- day, Feb. 5, for our 5th meeting. We opened by singing "Frosty the Snowman". The roll call was answer- ed by how td wash woollens. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. We discussed how we are going to make the covers for our books. Anne Haugh spoke on the care of teeth, Mary Whyte talked .on .feet and legs, Muriel Dale discussed care of stockings while Joyce Jowitt spoke on the care of shoes. Mrs. Haugh showed us many samples of sewing sleeves, buttonholes etc, Mrs, Whyte taught how to sew on a patch and an overlapping seam, A potluck supper served by Mrs. Haugh and Anne was enjoyed by all. After sup- per the sixth meeting commenced, We opened with "The more we get together". The roll call was an- swered by one correct posture habit that we were practicing. Mary Broadfoot showed how to mark a skirt with a skirt -marker. Mrs. Haugh spoke on buying clothes, looked at labels, seams, etc. We look- ed through a national sample book and discussed some new materials. Home assignments were finish samples, finish slip and camisole, keep record book up to date. The meeting was then adjourned. DUBLIN A very successful euchre and so- cial evening was held in the parish hall, Dublin, on Friday evening when 36 tables of progressive euchre were played. Mr. Wilfred O'Rourke, Miss Marie Maloney, Mr. Edward Melady were the prize winners. After lunch was served by the ladies of the Altar Society, dancing was enjoyed for several hours to the music of Mus- lin's Orchestra of Stratford. Mr. and Mrs, Tont Murray won the spot dance prize. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Nicholson of London with Mr. and Mrs. James Krauskopf. I Mr. Bill Evans, Toronto, and Mrs. !Jack Cleary, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans. ' Mrs. Tom Morris and Ann with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Malone, Wind- sor. ! Mrs, John Holland Sr., Mr. Watt. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Melady and Mr. Gerald Holland attended the Ilolland-Joyce wedding at Windsor on Saturday. Mr. James McQuaid with Mr. and Mrs. Frank McQuaid, Windsor. Miss Monica Byrne with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dill, Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dill and children with Mr. and Mr's. Ralph Dill, Strat- ford. Mr, and Mrs. Michael Nagle and Marie with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Nagle, Stratford, Mr. Duncanson gave a splendid top- ic and Miss Shirley Wallace played an instrumental. The meeting dos- ed with a hymn and prayer. Miss Caroline Walker and Miss Helen Lomond. London, spent the weekend with their parents. The February meeting of the Wo- • men's Missionary Society was held at the home of Mrs. Edgar Allen, Mitchell. Mrs. T. Laing presided and led in devotions, The roll call was answered by thirteen members. Sev- eral visitors also were present. The topic "Lamps of the Sanctuary" was !taken by Mrs. W. Harper. The offer- ing was received and Mrs. Sorsdahl led in prayer. A portion of the study book was taken by five members. Mrs. T. L. Scott read the chapter "Cheer along the Way" and a duett on the Indian Schools entitled "Is it worthwhile" by Mrs. Sorsdahl, Mrs. Houghton, Mrs. T. Scott and Mrs. J. Waileee. An honorary Life Mem- bership certificate was presented to Mrs. Allen by Mrs. Duncanson and Mrs, T. Scott. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. T. L. Scott. The funeral of the late Mr. John Hay, who passed away at his home in Mitchell, on Sunday, January 31, was held on Wednesday and was largely attended by friends and re- relatives from this district. CROMARTY Miss Marguerite Dancanson, Tor- onto, spent the weekend with her parents at the manse. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay McKellar visited, on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Will Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Hodgert and children, Thames Road, visited on Sunday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Gardiner. Mr. and Mrs. B. 0, McDonald, Ruth and Joyce, Georgetown were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs. John Wallace. Mr. Jas. Howe and Alice visited on Sunday with friends at Bayfield. The YPS meeting was held on Sun- day evening with Miss Alice •Sorsdahl presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Miss Wilma Harper. Scripture lesson by Jimmy Chappel, Mr. Duncanson led in pray- er and Miss Jay Vivian read a story. VARNA Mr. and Mrs, Russell Erratt and Mr. and Mrs. Roy McBride returned home Sunday from a trip to Florida. I Come and learn how to "improve your lawns and surroundings by see- ing the film "Home Beautification" on Thursday, April 1 at 8.15 p.rn. in the Varna Twp. Hall, sponsored by the Varna W. A. The Junior Farmers of Seaforth are putting on their play in the twp. hall on Monday evening next. j Mr. John Harnwell of Goderich is visiting in the village this week. Mr. and Mrs. Anson Coleman and Mr. and Mrs, Wilmer Reid are spend- ing a few weeks in Florida. Mr, Geo. Johnston visited with , friends in London last week. HENSALL Mrs. Stratton of Lucan visited 1 last week with her mother, Mrs. Minnie Sangster. Mrs, Doc Cameron underwent an operation in Scott Memorial Hospit- al, Seaforth, on Tuesday. Miss Betty Mickle, nurse -in -train- ing at Victoria Hospital, London, visited Iast week with her parents, Mr, and Mr's. E, L. Mickle. Miss Shirley Chapman, nurse -in - training at Victoria Hospital, London visited recently with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Chapman, Miss Elaine Beer is spending a week with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beer, prior to leaving for Ber- muda where she has accepted a posi- tion there. Mr, and Mrs. M. Willert and clang- liter of Exeter were recent visitors with Mrs, Willert's mother, Mrs. An- nie Saundereock, Mrs. Edna Corbett of Exeter visit- ed over the weekend with her son -in - id'» and daughter, Mr, and Mrs. Har- old Parker. Miss Ann Hildebrandt of London visited this week with her mother, Mrs. Mary Hildebrandt and Mande. A number of girl friends met at the home of Misses -Betty and Jean Armstrong on Friday evening in honor of Miss Elaine Beer who is leaving next week for Bermuda, Dur- ing the evening Elaine was presented with a gift. • Refreshments were served and a social tince spent.