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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1945-09-20, Page 2HENSALL Dear Gladys!: Just a line to let you know I received the box you people sent me. I want to thank you very much. It was Indeed the hest one I. have yet A•eceiv od from anyone. I don't believe there Was anything you Overlooked, and it all arrived in perfect condition. IVe really en- joyed all of it, especially the candy and cookies, 1 have just returned from six weeks' leave. I spent all of it in Bournemouth. Its a large seaside resort on the south coast, and I en- joyed it very much. We are all just `ting in time now, and especially e VJ Day there is nothing' to do. I don't think it will he very long 1•efore 1 ani home again. 1 like Eng- land ngland though; so I'm not yet terribly anxious to get home. I met Bob °angster and Norris McEwen while 1 was in Bournemouth. I believe Nor- ris is on the continent now. There really isn't any news to tell you, Gladys. I find it difficult to write a letter when I have so little to tell you. Perhaps I had better confine my efforts to thanking you all t again for the box, it was really swell. Fest of luck to you all. RON i BRUCEF1ELD Before masses at gladioli and attended by three bridesmaids; Joyce Lorene, only daughter of Mn and Mrs. 17'. H. Thompson, north College avenue became the bride of Petty Officer `Jack Scolt 11'ilson, R,C,AT.V,R., only sort of Mr. and Mrs Bert Wilson, Crawford street, in a lonely ceremony performed in St. Phil's United ('hunch by the Rev. J. F. Anderson, in Toronto. Miss Kay Sommers played the wedding music, and Miss beta' Munro. of Toronto, sang AI Dawning" while the guests were e1 tering the church, and"Because curring the signing of the regisi( The bride was charming in a boo length gown of ivory slipper sati designed with sweetheart necklin long sleeves tapering to points t the wrists and a torso waist whit was buttoned at the back with tin self•eoverrcl buttons. The skirt wa full anandror(li•d 0115 ended in e sltgh train, From a sweetheart halo 0 gathered net fell a cascades veil o sill-. embroidered net, one ending in Slight train and the over -veil cotuin o the waistline. American BeautJ roses fashioned the buoquet and the )ride's only ornament Was the bride- groom's gift, a gold locket. Preced- ng the bride and her father down he aisle were three bridesmaids. Miss Helen Andrews. of London, a fe-long friend of the bride, Miss '♦Iergarot McEwen of Bracefield, a misfit, and Miss June Wilson, all ressed in similarly fashioned frocks Lade 00 long lines with full, gath- ii4r .red skirts, low necklines and short • heart sleeves Miss Andrews and Miss \1'il• son were gowned alike in blue ta'f- had • PARKER. CROMARTY Friends and neighbors in large li numbers paid their last tributes on Monday afternoon to ,Joseph Speare, lifelong resident of Cromarty, who died in Seaforth Hospital on Friday night following a heart attack Speare had :suffered from a ailment for :several years, but been working up to the Saturday before his death, He was in his 75th year. Born in Cromarty, he was a son of the late William Speare and Anne Faker, both natives of Devon- shire, England. In December, 1897, he married Laura Grace Dinnin, Thanes Road, and they made their home at Cromarty. She died about 11 years ago. Mr. Speare ryas. a devoted member of Staffa United Church, where he served as an elder, and was also a member of the Board of Stewards and the Parsonage Board. In former years he was active in the Order of Chosen Friends and Canadian Order of Foresters. Surviving are three sons and three daughters, Herman, Toronto: Lorne, Harriston; Ralph, Harriston: (Grace) Mrs. Andrew McLellan, Seaforth: (Anne) Mrs. -Warren J. Parker, Dearborn, Mich„ '(Ada) Mrs. Harold Pethick, Dublin. One brother, Richard Speare, Calgary, Alta.. and one sister (Jennie), Mrs. John Shute, Kirkton, also survive. There are 11 grandchildren. The funeral service was held at his late residence in Cromarty at two F. o'cleek St ff•a afternoon. 'T rated Church officiated. Favorite hymns of the (lenartecl man were sung.. ,lir•. Risdon spoke of the faithful service rendered by Mr. Speare in church mat emramattv life, The departed man had not snored hiniself hi the SP1 1 n of ethers, the minister de- - elat (1 His rat ilosonhc of life had been 'hat 71 ls better to wear out than l.„ ,•act oat, ;:rid thio had been revealed in his quiet, unfailing ef- fort o and whoever he could The inflneime of his ehal ,stet MrRt rinn affirmed, had been widespread, - thou h Mr Speare was always hnnible, and he wonlrl be greatly missed in the church and through- out the (community. The pallbearers were Ed Allem, David Bruce. Welly ('rawford, Wil- liam Jeffrey, Joseph Worden, Dun- can McKellar. Burial was made in Staffa Cemetery, :ria with halo hats of pink flowers and blue shonhler-length veils, while Miss lrIcEwen's costume reversed the color scheme, her dress being of pink brocaded taffeta and her halo hat of blue flowers from which fell a pink shoulder -length veil. All three attend - nits carried colonial bouquets of mixed summer flowers -and wore white mittens and slippers, Alan Mc- donald of Sarnia, was witness for the bridegroom and Elgin Thompson, the bride's only brother; and Douglas Cleland. of Listowel, cousin of the bride, were ushers. A reception for 50 guests was held hi the church dining. room. Mrs. Thompson chose for her daughter's wedding a tur- quoise figured silk crepe dress with which site wore a black feather hat and black accessories. The bride- groom's .mother wore navy sheer with PRYCE—BEUERMANN At Lutheran Church, Brad et agen,the marriage was solemnized Friday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock of Eva Martha, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beuermann, Brodhagen, to Alvin William Pryce, son of Mr. and Mrs John Pryce, RR 1, Dub-' lin Rev William Schultz officiated, The bride wore a floor length gown of white sheer, made to torso style, t sequin trimmings with double folds of net over skirt. She wore a finger- tip veil and carried a bouquet of American Beauty roses, The bride-; groom's sister, Miss Jean Pryce was bridesmaid, wearing a white silk crepe dress with sweetheart neckline I and double fold net over sat. She tarried American Beauty roses and white asters. Stanley Beuermann, i brother of the bride, was best man, The gift of the bridegroom to the bride was a cabinet of silver; to the bridesmaid, a strand of pearls; to the best man, stationery. The wed- atII supper was served at the bride's home, decorated with pink and white streamers and gladioli. The bride's mother wore a black wool flowered two-piece costume , and a corsage of pink asters. The boliidegroom'e ;mother those a sky blue crepe two-piece frock and also wore a corsage of pink asters. The wedding reception was held in the evening 111 Winthrop hall. For the wedding trip to Galt and Niagara Palls, the bride donned a turquoise wool dress accented with black ac- cessories. THE TUNEFUL JOURNEY The waif, is e rounrl-ehaped -innate— Turning and returning On carves of melody— Archmg and falling inward Toward its own beginnings, Until it Rooms to have eh•cled everywhere And nowhere Reck (0 the siie,iae before it began. FARM FOR SALE Five miles south of Seaforth, and one mile east, Ldt 7, Concession 8, Tuckensmith.:One mile from school. Large bank barn, brick house, hen house and pig pen. Drained. Plenty of water. Twelve acres fall wheat; 3 acres spring crop; balance in grass. Possession given immediately. Apply to J. W. Free, Seaforth. THE SEAFORTH NEWS small blue hat and pink accessorie Iyer co%sage was 'of red roses. Po thein wedding trip by motor to Tot onto, Niagara Falls, and Buffalo, th bride wore a cerise wool suit trip med with silver fox tips, small bind bat and black areessoues. On the return the bride will reside with he parents while the bridegroom return tutrn to his duties on the West. Coast Guests were present from Detroit Toronto, Forest, Watford, .Listowel l3rueefleld, Mount Forest and Lon don, Previous to her marriage th staff of the pourer plant of the SI'. elnir Processing C'mnpany. of whir :Hiss Thompson is a utetirher', pre - sow 05 her with a mahogany lamp. table,—Sarnia Observer. r s. Robt. Archibald: After the various r reports were dealt withthe presi- dent reminded members that the Ped • h ss would need help for British Relief and Hospital .Relief as in pre- vious years, Plans were cdninenced for a tea of all Seasons and bazaar to be held on Nov. 14. Also to have relief clothing sent in to the October' meeting. After the dedication of the offer- tory a vote of thanks was rendered to Mrs. Strong' for her hospitality and the meeting closed with the Ben- ediction, 'Refreshments were served, and were porch enjoyed by all. CONSTANCE Consance W.M.S. held' their autumn Phaulcoffering )meeting Wednesday afternoon September 12th in school- room of the church, Mrs, P. Lindsay tools charge of meeting in absence of Mrs, Wnm, Britton, Opened meeting by use of hymn—, Mr's. Lindsay of- fered prayer. Mrs. Wnt, Jewitt gave a few words of welcome to the visit- ors from Turners Church, Tucker - smith, and Seaforth, Northside. Mrs. E. Crich and Mrs. Matheson of Tuck- eramith, played a duet. Reading by Mrs, James FIugill. A few thoughts by Mrs. Lindsay. Reading by Mrs, Fear of Tuckersinith, "What women teach" Quartette by Mrs, C. Montgomery, Mrs, Wm. Dale, Mrs, Robt. 19c11[illan, lhIrs, Geo, McIlwain, entitled "After." Reading by Mrs. Wilbur Jewitt: Mrs. Roy Lawson, guest speaker, then tools charge and gave a very interesting talk on. "The picture of a yard in India." Internatioal friendship is ince the -Kingdom of God and must be built in the heart of everyone of no. If Christ's way is to be our way, then it must be better known to us. Col- lection was taken, then lunch was served. ST. THOMAS' CHURCH GUILD MEETS On Tuesday of this week follow- ing a business meeting of the W.A. the Ladies Guild met at the home of Mrs. Leonard 'Strong. The presi- dent, Mrs. McGavin, was in charge with fifteen members and one visit- or answering the roll call. The meet- ing opened with the Prayer for the Parish and a scripture reading from Ephesians 0: 1-10 verses by Mrs, WILLIAM M. BIRKS of Montreal, National Chairman of the National Clothing Collection for Liberated Countries. The collection, sponsor- ed by the Canadian United Allied Relief Fund on behalf of UNRRA, will be held from October 1st to the 20th, when it is planned to give Canadians an opportunity to bring comfort to the suffering millions in Europe by making this clothing collection their personal business, Canadians wilive only such serviceaskede serviceable used clothes as replace- ment. 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