HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1961-08-03, Page 4NIGH—CONNOLLY
White Gladiolus and man
Chrysanthemums decorated. St.
James' Catholic Church for the
wedding on July 22, 1961, at 11
a,m„ of Betty Patricia Connolly,
daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Pat-
rick Michael Connolly, 8 Elan, -
shard St., Mitchell, , Out., and
Louis Richard Nigh of IRR 4, Sea -
forth, Ont., son of Mr, and Mrs,
John Nigh of RR 4, Seaforth. Ont:
Rev, Father C. E. Sullivan and
Father Louis Purcell, uncle of
thebride, officiated,
Given in marriage by her fa-
ther the bride wore a, ballerina
gown of organza lace`fashioned
with lace bodice, cap sleeves,
matching mitts and scoop neck-
•
line edged in, lace applique,
sprinkled with pearls and se-
quips; A front. panel of lace en-
hancing the full 3 -tiered shirt,
each tier finished with scalloped
lace edging. A coronet of pearls
and sequins held the double lilt,•
sion veil in place, She carried a
prayer book with a Cattley Or-
chid and white stephanotis.
Matron of honor was Mrs, John
Nigh, Seaforth, sister-in-law of
the groom, Her costume was of
mauve organza with dropped
waistline, large white picture
hat, white gloves and shoes com-
pleted her costume, Her flowers
were white carnations and mauve
mums and white streamers, The
bridesmaids were Mrs, Shirley
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PROCLAMATION
On Instruction from the Municipal
Council I hereby proclaim
MONDAY, AUG. 7
is�r
CIVIC HOLIDAY
In the Town of Seaforth
and respectfully request the Citizens
and Businessmen to observe the same
EDMUND DALY
MAYOR
"God Save the Queen”
Vacation
plans?
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call ahead for reservation's—
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eservations—
CALL BY NUMBER—IT'S TWICE AS FAST!
Sager, St, Marys, Out, Miss
Mary Catherine Nigh, sister of
the' bridegroom, of, RR 4, See -
forth, Ont. Their Costumes. Were
identical to maid of honor. Their
flowers were cascades of white
carnations, mative mums with
white streamers, The best luau
was John Nigh of Seaforth, Out,
brother of the groom. Ushers
were Mr, Frank Nigh, Egmond-
ville, Out., Jack Sager, St. Marys,
Ont. The organist wee Mrs, Alice
Stiles, Seaforth, Ont, The soloist
was 141ies. Ruthann Connolly, of
RE 1, Sebringville, first cousin
of the bride, who sang "0 God
of )',oveliness” (while bride's mo-
ther' entered) "Ave Marie"
(middle of Mass) "Immaculate
Mary" (signing of r'e'gister) "Ho-
ly, Holy Queen".
The bride's mother wore a
heavenly blue sheath organza
with overskirt and lace empha-
sized by organza cummerbund
and lace bodice with white acces-
sories. The bridegroom's mother
wore a Royal blue dress figured
with white accessories.
The wedding dinner was held
in Legion Hall, Mitchell, Out.,
decorated with pink and white
streamers. Ladies of the legion
catered to the dinner.
Their honeymoon is to be
spent in Niagara Falls, U.S.A.
The bride's travelling costume
was a 2 -piece light green dress
with white accessories. On their
return they will. reside in Mitch-
ell, Ont,
Following the wedding dinner
a reception was held' at the Mit-
chell Legion Hall with Archie
Mann's Orchestra supplying the
music,
Guests at the wedding were
from Mitchell, Seaforth, Walton,
St. Marys, Kitchener, Toronto,
Windsor, Tillsonburg, Russell -
dale and surrounding district.
DUBLIN
Mrs. Joseph Dorsey was host-
ess to the Dublin W. I. meeting
on Tuesday evening, July 25th.
18 members and six guests were
present. The meeting opened
with the singing of the Ode, and
recitation in unison of the Mary
Stuart Collect, The roll call was
answered by naming Canadian
women in the News. Mrs. John
Nagle gave the motto: "Home-
making is common task—It is
the attitude which makes it in-
teresting",
Mrs. T. Butters read a splendid
article entitled "Moments of
frustration". A. donation of $5
to Mrs. Ritchie, the former Home
Economist for Sduth Perth was
approved. Mrs. J. Burchill gave
some interesting household hints.
The high light of the evening
was the enjoyable talk Mrs. O.
Struthers of Mitchell gave on the
subject of Citizenship and Edu-
cation. Mrs. Struthers empha-
sized the importance of every
woman having a program in life
exercising their right to vote
and recognizing the great ad-
vantage of being a Canadian cit-
izen. Patsy and John McGrath of
Dublin contributed two delightful
dance numbers to the program
portion. Several games of bingo
were played at the conclusion of
the meeting, Lunch was served
by Mrs. J. Nagle, Mrs. H. Peth-
ick, Mrs. G. Robinson and Mrs.
J. Dorsey.
Mr. James Eckert, Rochester,
N.Y. with his mother, Mrs, Ter-
esa Eckert and Mr. and Mrs. G.
Coville.
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Mrs, Chas, Strut), Kitchener,
with Mr. and Mrs. Win, lrlaua•
gam..
Pat Meg rath, London, with
Mr, and Mrs, Edward McGrath,
Mr, and Mrs. Pat Penn, Toren -
to, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Higgins
With Mr, and Mrs. Frank Evans.
Mr, and Mrs. Robt, Byrne, of
Hamilton, with Miss Monica.
Byrne, attended the funeral of
Harold Ryan on Friday,
Rev, A, R. Looby end Mrs,` A.
M. Looby spent a few days at
Muskoka.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carpenter
of Chatham called on friends
here last week.
Rev. H, P. Feeney C. R. St,
Jerome's College, Kitchener,
with his mother, Mrs, K,, Feeney,
A farewell party sponsored by
Mrs, Earl Elliott and Mrs, Nor-
man Mainers, in honor of Mrs.
Mary' Feeney, who has sold her
borne in Dublin and is moving to
Kitchener to reside, was held in
Gerald Holland's recreation cen-
tre. Progressive euchre was ar-
ranged, the prize for high score
was won by . Mrs. Mary Kistner,
An address was read by Mrs.
Earl Elliott and gifts of two elec-
tric lamps and end tables were
presented to Mrs. Feeney and a
wallet for Teddy Feeney. The
guest of honor responded graci-
ously, Mrs. J. Meagher, Seaforth
and Mrs. Nicholas Krauskopf and
Mrs. Herb Brown won three luc-
ky prizes. A delicious lunch was
served by the sponsors and their
assistants.
The death occurred in Dublin
on Tuesday, July 25th of Harold
A. Ryan in his 41st year follow-
ing a short illness. Born in Mc-
Killop two, he was the son of
Peter Ryan and the late Mrs,
Ryan. Educated at local schools
and at Dublin High School, . he
had been employed by Looby
Construction Ltd., since moving
to Dublin five years ago from,
Logan twp. where he had farmed.
He is survived by his father, Pe-
ter Ryan, Clinton, three sisters,
Esther, Mrs. Fergus Kelly, Dub-
lin,
ublin, Anne, Mrs. Robert Byrne, of
Hamilton; Leota, Mrs. Bert
Glidden, Clinton, one brother,
William of RR 5, Seaforth.
The body rested at the Cleary
Funeral Home, Seaforth, until
Friday, July 28 at 9 a.m, when
Requiem High Mass was sung
by Rev. R. Durand at St. Pat-
rick's Roman Catholic Church,
Dublin. Rev. Dr. J. B. Ffoulkes
and Rev. A. Looby were present
in the sanctuary.
The pallbearers were Pat
Maloney, .Wilfrid Feeney, Clar-
ence Looby, Joseph L. Ryan,
Fergus Kelly, Jimmie Delaney.
Burial took place in St Pat-
rick's Cemetery with Rev, R,
Durand officiating at graveside
service.
WALTON
The July meeting of the Wal-
ton Group was held at the home
of Mrs. Geo. ,..McArthur, Seaforth,
last Wednesday evening with a
good attendance. Mrs. Win. Tha-
mer presided` opening with hymn
501 "Will your anchor Hold in
the storms 'ef.-Life". Prayer was
offered by Mrs. Nelson Reid. The
scripture passage was read by
Mrs. W. C. Hackwell from Col. 4
with comments by the leader on
"Life with God" followed by
prayer, and meditation on
Friendship, The topic chosen by
Mrs. W. C. Hackwell was taken
from the book "Look Up and
Lift Up" entitled as follows:
"Road of Hope", "Be a Lamp-
lighter" and "Purpose of Life".
The secretary's report was
read by Mrs. Herb Traviss, also
a thankyou note from Mrs. W.
M. Thomas. The roll call was an-
swered by naming a book of the
old Testament. During the busi-
ness period plans were made
for a shower to be held Friday
evening, also plans for the com-
ing wedding. Four helpers volun-
teered to assist. Flowers are to
be placed in the church by our
group during the month of Aug-
ust. The next meeting will take
the form of a picnicwith the
lunch committee in charge of
arrangements. A bible quiz was
conducted by Mrs. N. Reid. The
lunch hostesses were Mrs. Geo.
McArthur, Mrs. Frank Walters,
Mrs. Allan McCall.
A miscellaneous shower hon-
oring Miss Ione Watson, bride
elect, was held in the ,church
parlour Friday evening with the
McKillop Group in charge of ar-
rangements. Miss Muriel Schade
and Miss Faye Love were in
charge of the guest book at the
door. Mrs. Jack Bosman was
mistress of ceremonies opening
the program with a piano solo
by Mrs. Alex Dennis; an accord-
ion solo by Miss Geraldine Den-
nis; piano duet by Margaret and
Jean Hillen. Reading by Mrs. E
McCreath. A mock wedding in:
eluding Mrs. Andy Coutts, Mrs.
Ton Hackwell, Mrs. N. Schade,
Mrs. Geo. Fox, Mrs. M. Hackwell
and Mrs• G. McGavin added
greatly to the evening's enter-
tainment. Mrs. E. McCreath read
the address and gifts were pre
canted by girl friends of the
guest of honour.
Miss Watson thanked the la-
dies for the many lovely and
useful gifts, Lunch was served
by the McKillop ladies.
Congratulations are extended
to Mrs. David Boyd who cele-
brated her 92nd birthday on
Sunday, Mrs. Boyd resides with
her son and daughter-in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Boyd, McKillop,
where a family dinner was en-
joyed with the grandchildren and
great grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs, Geo. I;Iabkirk of
Ingersoll spent Sunday with Mr,
and Mrs. Wilbur Turnbull.
Friends and relatives gathered
at the home of Mr. and Mrs,
Lawrence Ryan last Tuesday
evening to celebrate their 30th
wedding anniversary. Progres-
sive euchre was played and dur-
ing the evening they were pre-
sented with an electric frying
pan,
Mrs. Carrie Staples of WW1*
Peg and Mr, and lM1re, Alex Young
of Toronto visited on Sunday.
with Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Dundas,
the former remaining for a few
days to visit with )ler sister,
Mrs. Luella Marshall left on
Sunday from. Mahon airport for
North Bay where she will visit
with her son and daughter-in-
law Mr, and Mrs. Frank Marshall
for the next ten days..
Mr, and Mrs. Geo, Hibbert and
family visited over the weekend
with Mrs. Hibbert's parents at
Mount Forest,
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Traviss,
Brian and Gail attended a fam-
ily gathering at the pinery near
Grand. Bend last Sunday, Mr,
and Mrs. Jack Harris of Lucan
were able to attend, also their
daughters, Mrs, Armand Kern.
ick and Mrs. Hilda Sellers and
Mrs. Lena MoGavin of Kitchener
and their families.
Mrs. Wm. Bennett has return-
ed home from a motor trip to
the Western Provinces.
Mrs. Wilfred Shortreed, who
has been a patient in Victoria
Hospital, London, returned to'
her home on Saturday after con-
valescing at the home of her
mother Mrs. Martin McDonald,
Cranbrook.
Miss Dorothy Vernie, Simcoe,
and Doris and Ross Cameron of
Ridgetown visited on Sunday
with Miss Marion Turnbull.
Mr. and Mrs, Doug Lawless
and family of Burlington are
spending a few days at the home
of Mr. and Mrs, Wilbur Turn-
bull,
CONSTANCE
The Ladies Court L1842 of
C.O.F, held their regular meet-
ing in the Constance C.O.F. Hall
on July 20 with a goodly number
of members present, Sister Mary
Riley, who was delegate to the.
C.O,F. Convention at Victoria,
B.C. gave an interesting and ed-
ucational report of all the Con-
vention and the trip to the coast.
A vote of thanks was extended
to Sister Riley for her report.
A card of thanks was voted
upon to be sent to Mr. Charles
McNaughton M.P.P. of Exeter
for presenting a beautiful por-
trait suitably framed, to the la-
dies for their Court. The Court.
also was awarded a certificate
of merit for its support of the
Cancer Research Fund.
The certificate read as follows:
The High Court. The Canadian
Order of Foresters, Certificate of
Merit, Cancer Research Fund.
This Award Is presented to
Court Constantine L1842, whose
members having a devoted inter-
ets in the welfare of mankind
have rendered meritorious ser-
vice by whole -hearted support of
the Canadian Order of Foresters'
Cancer Research Fund or by vol-
untary services to the Canadian
Cancer Society.
Signed: L. B. Hamlin, High
Sec.-Treas., S. C. Berridge, High
Chief Ranger.
A motto - was "Remembering
that we make a living by what
we get, but we make a life by
what 'we give",
Cancer is Canada's No. 2 killer
and the efforts of C.O.F. to assist
medical research to find a cure
is becoming greater each year
and members realize the.necessi-
ty of donating funds for this
cause. (The men's Court also re-
ceived a certificate of merit).
The evening was closed with a
social half hour.
The W.A. and WMS will hold
their regular meeting in the
basement of the Church, Aug. 9
at 8.15 o'clock. All members are
asked to remember this date.
During the month of August
there will be no Sunday School
or Church service while the
minister, Rev. H. Funge is on
vacation•
Friends "and visitors at the
Millson home over the weekend
were Mr. and Mrs. David Wright
of Tucson, Arizona, Mr. and Mrs.
Morris Wright of Detroit; Mr.
Pill Millson of Toronto, and his
friend Mr. Raymond Gootre of
Prince Edward Island.
Mr. Fred Dawdry and son Ric-
ki of Ingersoll, Mr. Charles Mill -
son and Dennis Hale of Wood-
stock visited on Sunday. Mr. C.
Millson is remaining for a couple
of weeks.
Mr. Jack . Reid of Carnduff,
Sask., and Mrs. Layton of Exeter
visited with Mrs. James' Medd
and other Medd families last
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. B. Brown and
Elaine visited Sunday with Mr.
Leonard Brigham and Lenore of
Chesley, and with Mrs. Brigham
who is a patient in the Chesley t
Hospital. Miss Joyce Brown re-
turned home with them after en-
joying a trip with her cousin to
Sault Ste Marie by way of Man-
itoulin Island and other points
north.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley, Miss
Heather Norris of Guelph, Mr.
Douglas Riley and Miss Norma
MacDonald of Allenford visited
Sunday with Mrs: Robt. Woods
and Debbie of Ajax and also vis-
ited with Mr. Woods who is a
patient in the hospital there.
Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson
left Tuesday on an extended trip
to the West Coast and will visit
with friends and relatives en
route,
CROMARTY
Mr. and Mrs. Erie Dow and
Mrs, Kearney visited with rela-
tives In Lanark last week.
Mr„ and Mrs. John Wallace
and Debbiespent the weekend in
Windsor with Mr. and Mrs. Mar-,
ry ]7lllott,
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Scott and,
family attended the Old Boys'.
reunion at Blake School on Sat-
urday,
Mrs. Wm, Slllery of Exeter
called on several friends in the
village on Wednesday.
Mrs, Heber Shute of Kirkton
visited en Sunday with her moth.
er Mrs, David Gardiner,
THE Si7AFOI TII NEWS (Phone 84) -Thursday, August 3, 1931
Mr', and Mrs, Alex Gardiner
at Rostock on Sunday with her
father, Mr, Henry lggel't,
Mr. and Mrs. K. McKellar
were guests At the Wilcox-Routly
wedding which took place in
Elimville United Church on Sat-
urday.
Sharon and Donald Cadick of
Sarnia are holidaying at the
home of their uncle and aunt, Mr.
and Mrs. John Wallace.
About 75 friends and neighbors
of Roy's community gathered at
the home of Mi', and Mrs. Tom
Colqulioun on Thursday evening
for a miscellaneous shower hon
oring their daughter Irene. Mrs.
Ross MCPail chaired a short
Program of musical numbers,
humorous readings and a mock
wedding, which was much en-
joyed. Irene was ushered to a
decorated chair and Prances
Scott` and Brenda Dow presented
her with a decorated basket
filled with many beautiful and
useful gifts, . Mrs. Russel Miller
expressed the good wishes of la-
dies ' gathered and Misses Dor-
othy and Muriel Scott assisted in
unwrapping the parcels. The
trousseau and gifts were dis••
played by Misses Marlene and
Joyce Dow, Doris Johns and Inn
Scott.
The evening's entertainment
was arranged by Mrs. Calvin
Christie and Mrs. Gordon Par-
sons. Lunch was served.
BAYFIELD
James Higgins, Toronto, is
spending a vacation with his par-
ents Mr. and Mrs. J, B. Higgins,
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bisback,
Clinton, spent the weekend with
Mr. and Mrs. T•I, J. Sturgeon.
Dr, R, G. Hunter, Toronto,
spent the weekend with his wife
and family,
The sympathy of the commu-
nity is extended to Rev. Canon
H. M. Langford in the loss of his
wife who passed away last Wed-
nesday in Clinton Community
Hospital. They had been spend-
ing the summer at their cottage
and had come to Bayfield for
many summers. Canon Langford
returned to his home at Water-
loo on Wednesday.
Mr, and Mrs. Ross Kneeshaw,
Toledo, Ohio, were in the village
•Northside United anti First
Presbyterian Churches
Joint Summer
.T. rl� u mm e
Services
IN NORTHSIDE UNITED
CHURCH
10 A.M.
Sunday School in respective
churches, Nursery school will
meet during morning worship
11 A.M,
Rev, D, Leslie Elder
Everyone Welcome
over the weekend,
Miss Judy Clef, London, spent
Tuesdaywith her mother,
(Mrs,
Helen luff. �h
Geo, Telford, Windsor . was
with his wife over the weekend,,
Elaine Weston, London, spent
the weekend at her home.
Fred Weston, is spending a few -
days at Toronto,
F/O and Mrs.- A. - Tome, and
three children left on Sunday for
Bagotville, Quebec, after spend-
ing three weeks with Mrs. L. H,
MacLeod.
PRESBYTERIAN W.M.S.
On Thursday, July 20, 1901,
Mrs. 'Wilfred Scott was hostess
to the WMS of the Presbyterian
Church in Seaforth, In attend.
ance were 23 members, 4 guests,
and a number of children, The
Pres„ Mrs. Robert McMillan op-
ened the meeting. A poem was
read followed by hymn 435. The
secretary read the minutes of the
June meeting and took the roll
call, Jean Scott read the treasur-
er's report in the absence of
the treasurer, Mrs. Ila Dorranoe,
Mrs. Frances Coleman was in
charge of the programme, A
poem was read followed by
hymn 72. Mrs. Coleman read the
topic, "Into all the World with
all the younger Churches helping
the older Churches".
Mrs. Annie Harrison read the
scripture and Mrs. Joe Hugill led
in prayer. The ladies discussed
the different work in different
countries. Mrs. Coleman received
the collection. Hymn 541 was
sung. The Lord's Prayer was re-
peated in unison. Lunch was
served by the hostess, assisted
by Mrs. Coleman's group.
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