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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1954-09-02, Page 4SETA ORTE:I N17W'S TI:IIJRSPAY, SEP MIME 2, 19 Evening Program Ends S.,A, Bible School Monday, A:ugus 23rd, : was the opening day of the Saltation. Arley Bible School in Seaforth. The attend- ance recorded on this day was 81. Everyone enjoyed this first day, and on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings, the attend-. antes recorded were 68, 75, 79, and 74 respectively. During these mornings, boys and girls from the ages of 8 to 18 gath- ered together to enjoy singing, stor- ies, games, and craft -work, Prizes were offered forthe following': 'The best all-round student, Honor Student Award; Primary Class awards (ages 6-7), 1st and 2nd prize awarded for oonduet, memory work, etc, Junior Class awards (ages 8-11) lst and 2nd prize awarded for craft work, Senior Class awards: lst prize awarded for craft work. 1st prize awarded for poetry contest. On Friday morning, the last day of the School, the boys and girls fin- ished their craft work, and then ser- iously considered the question of whether Christ had entered their hearts and lives. Following this morning class, six girls from the ages of 8 to 10 made their decisions to follow Christ, and allow Him to lead their lives continually, Also on Friday morning, the child- ren were thrilled to receive "candy" treats, kindly donated by Mr. Gord- on McGonigle and Mr. W. A. Wright, Excitement, nervousness, and all that goes to make up a good program was experienced by all concerned as Friday evening came .closer, and by 8 o'clock, the program was ready to commence. To open the programme, Patsy McNichol, age 6, gave a short reci- tation entitled, "Welcome". The au- dience then stood to sing a favourite Christian hymn, "Onward Chrsitian Soldiers", conducted by Probationary Lieutenant J. Hunter. Following a pianoforte solo, "Sweet Hour of Prayer", rendered by Sharon Mc- Nichol, age 9, Probationary Lieuten- ant L. Pyke opened the programme in prayer. Lieutenant Pyke then led the entire school in their school chorus, "God is God". Lieutenant Hunter then presented the chairman for the evening, the Rev. D. Glenn Campbell of the Seaforth Presbyter- ian Church. After words of welcome to the new Salvation Army Officers, were spoken by Rev. Campbell, the pro- gram continued as follows: Vocal duet by Dianne Free and Ellen Connell, accompanied by Shar- on McNichol, entitled, "Jesus Bids us Shine". Recitation entitled, '"The Turtle" by Marie Elliott, Pianoforte Solo, "The Little Princess" by Joyce Brown, Recital of memory work by the Primary Class, "The Lord's Prayer" led by Lieutenant Pyke. Certificates were pr e s e n t ed throughout the programme by Lieu- tenant Hunter, seals being attached to the certificate if the child's atom- ory work had been repeated correct- ly to the teachers, Follewing the presentation of cer- tifieatoa to the. Primary Department, Patsy McNichol sang two vocal solos "tip in the Sky" and "Jesus Loves Dile'. Sharon McNichol accompanied, The programme continued as Julene Elliott rendered, "The Merry -go Round" an the piano. Then the Jun- ior Class under the leadership of Miss .Betty Blue of Egmondville, re- cited "The Beatitudes". Following brief announcements and collection, Beverley Phillips read "Psalm 100". Twins Mary and Margaret McGregor then sang a duet, :"The Sunbeams". Following the presentation of certifi- cates and seals to the Senior Class, Lieutenant 'Pyke presented the spe- cial awards. The winners were: Primary Class lat award, Wendy Moore, (6 years); Primary Class 2nd award, Patsy McNichol (6 yrs.); Junior Class lst award, Kendra Moore (9 year's); Junior Class 2nd award, Emily Elliott ,(10 years); Senior Class lst award for craf t - work, Jim Sallows ,(12 years); Sen - tor Class, lst award for'poetry con- test, Barry Flemming (12 years); Honour Student Award, Joyce Brown (8), Lieutenant Hunter then present- ed tokens of appreciation to the two helpers, Miss Vera Hudson, and Miss Betty Blue, To close the ,programme, Donna Berger sang "St is no Secret" accompanied by Nancy Berger. Aft- er the acknowledgments were made by Lieut. Hunter, the audience was invited to stand as the. Bible School students sang their theme song, "Father, Lead me day by Day", Rev, Campbell pronounced the 'benedic- tion, and the parents and friends were then invited to inspect the children's craft -work, The children were then allowed to take home the work they had done during the week, The Salvation Army Citadel was crowded with 146 people on the occa- sion of this final Bible School pro- gramme, and many kind words were voiced after the close of same. The officers of the Salvation Army in Seaforth wish to express their grateful thanks to everyone who helped in any way with this splendid Bible School, and trust that the outcome of such an effort will be many boys and girls won to Christ, our Lord, the Way to eternal lif e. WALTON Mr. and Mrs. Jaynes Cameron, Sar- nia, with Mr. and Mrs. James Coutts and other friends at Cranbrook, Joseph. Backwell with Mrs, Mary Gardiner and Vera, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Rutledge and family, London, with Mrs. M. Hum phries. Mrs. Rebecca Dennis has returned home after visiting with Dr. Ken Jackson, Blyth. BARN BURNS IN STANLEY TOWNSHIP Fire completelydestroyed a large L-shaped frame baro on the farm of William Hayter,'2r/ miles southwest of Varna Friday afternoon, causing damage estimated at several thousand dollars, Burned in the are were three cal- ves, seven pigs ready for ivarlcet, 300 hens, most 0f the season's crop of grain, a threshing machine and other farm implements and machinery, The Tarin mien were threshing at the time and had one more load to bring in when the barn took fire, Harvey Hayter, sort of the farm own- er, and one of the farm workers man- aged to save 10 calves from the blaz- ing building, Three pigs escaped from burning building but had to be de- stroyed. The pump house beside the barn was also razed. Brucelleld and Bay- field are brigades were called, BRODHAGEN Misses Elaine Rock, Carol Wur- dell, Sharon and Elaine Prueter are attending Edgewood Camp, Eden Mills, near Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Grove and family of Detroit Mr. and Mrs. G. Ray Hart of London with Mrs. Eliz- abeth Rock and 'attended the wed- ing of their niece, Miss Joan Wheat- ley to Mr. Robert P. Allen on Sat- urday. Mr. and Mrs. Hope Pauli of De- troit with Mrs. Elizabeth Rock, and Mrs. Idora Diegel, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seherbarth of Detroit, with Mr, and Mrs. J. L. Ben- newies, Mr. and Mrs. George Young of Stratford, Mr, and Mrs. Irvin Swint of Milverton with Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Diegel, Mr. and Mrs, Irvin ,Bennewies of Hamilton with Mr. and Mrs, Ed Prueter. Messrs Wayne Beuerman and Ray- mond Gloor attended the Toronto Exhibition on Monday. The Brodhagen Band will be play- ing at Hewn for the Bean Festival on Labor Jay. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. La- vern Wolfe during the week were Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Sims, Heather and Robin of London, Mrs. Peter Gridzak, Judy and Bobby of Kippen. Mr, and Mrs. Clifford Watson of Centralia, Mr, and Mrs. Val Butch- icone, Danny, Clifford and Jill of Gary, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Watson, Exet- er, Miss Phyllis Sopler, :Kitchener, Mr, Lonie Steinback and Mr, Chas. Seller. of Heidelberg, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hinz, St. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sholdice,-Gary, Warren, Roger and Beverly are attending Toronto Exhibition, Mrs. Edith Beuerman, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Pryce and Roger and Peggy of Kitchener at the former's home. Mr. Donald Wolfe is spending this week with friends in Toronto and at tending the 'Exhibition. The fire which started in the straw stank beside the electrical shop of Mr. Albert Querengesser on Thgrsday, could have caused• severe darnage writ it not for the quick action of neighbors and. the Mitchell. Eire Brigade, A. truck parked beside the shop oould not be saved, Cemetery decorations were held at St, Peter's Lutheran Church on Sunday with about 600 attending. A. short open air service in charge of Rev. W. Becker, and the Brodliagen Band played for the singing of the hymns with the Junior Choir singing several anthems accompanied 'by their leader, Miss Donna May Smith at the organ, Flowers were placed on the graves in memory of the depart- ed. Service followed in the church with Rev. G. Becker of Conestago, brother of Rev. W. Beaker, as guest speaker. The senior choir sang an anthem and Miss Audrey Hinz sang a solo accompanied by the organist, Mrs. George Mogk, Several bouquets 'of white gladiolia adorned the altar in memory of Mrs. Rudolph Fischer, who passed away 7 years ago. Aug, 23, They were placed there by her husband and family. Baskets of flowers also adorned the chancel. Misses Betty and Jacqueline and Master Harvey Drager returned to their home in Seaforth after holiday- ing with their brother Wilfred Drag- er and Mrs. Drager and grandpar- ents Mr. and Mrs, Henry Leonhardt, Mr, and Mrs. Ed Schenbarth ac- companied their son Ralph to the West. Miss Marlene Diegel has entered Stratford General Hospital as nurse - in -training. (Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Beuerman on Sunday were: Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Beuerman and Heather of Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ja- cob and Mr. John Jacob of Kitchen- er. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hicks and Al- vin are spending a few days in Tor- onto. Mr, and Mrs. Leonard Schad'e and Miss Tillie Krugel of Monkton with Mrs, Idora Diegel and Mrs. Rosins 14IilIer. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Leonhardt, of Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fischer and family of Seaforth with Rosina Miller. Mr. and Mrs. R. Kahle and Carol of Mitchell with Mr, and Mrs. Chas, Ahrens. LONDESBORO Andrews- Wood Wedding The Londesboro United Church was decorated with standards of white gladioli on Saturday for the wedding of Lois Mildred Wood, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wood, Hullett township, to Mr. William Albert An- drews, B.A., son of Mr. and Mrs, P. W. Andrews, Clinton, Rev. J. T. White, minister of the church, performed the ceremony and the wedding music was played by Mrs. Ray Vincent, Clinton. Given in marriage by her father, 4 G ENT' THEATRE S +'LAIi' OR 'I'i-IURS, 3'RI, $A'l'. PARATROOPER ,Alun Ladd - Leo Glenn Alan Ladd is a paratrooper in this groat action picture of World War 11 MON. TUES, WED. SO THIS IS LOVE Kathryn Grayson - Mery Griffin. The marvellous story of Graco Moore THURS..l{RI. SAC. ESCAPE FROM FORT BRAVO William holden - Dleanor Parker COMPNG SOON FROM HERE TO ETERNITY •.I,p"p,,,11,111,,"0,,,,,,,,,",,,,,,",,,,,,,,,","q,,,,,,p„""UM""",1"„ 00000111",,, 0111111,"1"1111 i„"","", 00.0 ",JAI. OUR SHOE PRICES are a Tonic for an Overworked Purse LET US PROVE IT SAVAUGE AND SKIPALONG SHOES for Children & Misses Also TIPPY TO8IS FOR CHILDREN Sizes 8 to 1014 at $2.65 a pair WILLIS SHOE STORE The Little Store with the "Big. Values" Seaforth the bride wore a floor length gown of white Chantilly lace over taffeta, styl- ed with a tiered bouffant skirt. The bodice had a pleated tulle yoke with a Chinese collar and long, pointed sleeves. Her fingertip veil of silk il- lusion was held In place by a seed pearl tiara, and she carried a cascade bouquet of American Beauty roses, The bride was attended by her three cousins, Miss Gail Manning, as maid of honor, and Misses June Manning and Sharon Gray as bridesmaids. Their gowns were identically styled 01 shades of blue nylon tulle over taf- feta and net with matching head- dresses. They carried colonial bou- gltets of Briarcliff roses. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Donald Andrews, of Clin- ton. The ushers were Mr. Kenneth Wood, a brother of the bride, and Mr, Richard Andrews, Clinton, a brother of the bridegroom. A wedding reception was held in the church parlors. Assisting in serv- ing ereing were .Miss Margaret Tamblyn, Dresden, Miss Frances Lyon, Miss Shirley Hodgins, Miss Jeanne Leth- bridge, and Miss Gwen Griffith, all of London, and Miss Pat Murch, of Lon- desboro. Later the couple left on a trip for points north, the bride travelling in a navy nylon marquisette dress over taffeta with navy accessories and a corsage of red roses. On their return they will reside in London where the bridegroom is taking post graduate courses at University of Western Ontario. SEAFORTH MONUMENT WORKS Open Daily Phone 363 J T. PRYDE AND SON Enquiries Are Invited EXETER CLINTON Phone 41 J Phone 103 6f Regular � as line ?real Gaso Pr 1� s AM OIL Co., Ltd. udly announces the appointment of t Clar: nce Waide as Distributors in Hurr'n County The Graham Oil Co. Ltd. has been in business in the St. Thomas area for over twenty years, specializing in the finest quality products. A staff Chemical Engineer checks all products received to insure peak performance. 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