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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1984-08-29, Page 7FAMILY HUMPHRIES — KR USE Kim Humphries, daughter of Mrs. Mary Humphries and the late Stewart Humphries of Walton, and George Kruse, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kruse Sr., Egmgndvillc were married July 28 at Duff's United Church, Walton with Rev. Charles A. Swan officiat• ing. The bride was given in marriage by her brother Bob Humphries of London. Kim Sinclair, was matron of honor and brides- maids were Joan McNaughton, Patti Lauber, Margaret Shortreed and Kathy Humphries. Jim Dalrymple, was best man. Ushers were Leroy Felkar, Rick Fortune, Paul Humphries and Jim Humphries. The reception was held in the Seaforth and District Community Centres. After a wedding trip to Northern Ontario, the couple will reside in Bayfield. MILLER —LANE Michael Richard Miller and Catherine Ann Lane were married on Friday, Aug. 24 in St.^ Columban Roman Catholic Church. The groom is the son of Mrs, Marjorie Miller of Head Street, Strathroy, and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Lane of RR2 Dublin. Father Gordon Kennedy and Father Henry Cassano officiated. Matron of honor was Mary Lou Staples, sister of the bride, of Dublin. Bridesmaids were Diane Lee and Diane Whiteside of Strathroy and Elaine Cajka of RR 4 Dresden. The groomsman was Bob Glover of Strathroy. Ushers were Frank Lane, brother of the bride, of RR 2 Dublin and Don McLeod and Mike Alderson of Strathroy. Following a reception in Seaforth the couple took a wedding trip to Mystery Drive. They will reside in Strathroy. (Photo by Frank Phillips) SHANNON — DUPEE Barbara Ann Dupee, daughter of 'Mr. and Mrs. Don Dupee, of Seaforth and Thomas Alexander Shannon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivin Shannon, of RR 4 Walton were married Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Northside United Church with Rev, T.A. Duke officiating. Maid of honor was Debbie Dupee, of Seaforth and bridesmaids were Linda Van Miltenburg, of RR 4, Seaforth, Betty Atchison, of RR 2 Brussels and Karen Bennett, of Seafol•th. Bob Shannon, of RR 2 Brussels was groomsman and ushers were Larry Dupee, Pat Malone, of Seaforth and Scott Shannon, of RR4 Walton. The reception was held at the Seaforth and District Community Centres. The couple will reside at 28 Wilson St., Seaforth. (Photo by Phillips) Huron Tract spinners and weavers guild Many interesting topics and projects have been presented so far this year at the monthly meetings of the Huron Tract Spinners and Weavers Guild. Highlights have been: A demonstration on corduroy weave by Ruth Knight of Goderich - a technique that looks like a shag rug. Ruth also had a workshop on double weave which involves weaving two separate fabrics on one warp giving a bag effect like 'a pillow. Joanne Cicchini of Goderich demonstrat',t weaving using old blue jeans cut into strips for rugs, etc. In July, the Guild was fortunate to have as guest speakers, Bill and Carol Bannister of South Landing Crafts, Queenston, Ontario, They displayed many beautiful projects and explained the effects created with a variety of fibres. Gerry Zurbrigg of Goderich gave a workshop on weaving a planter on a bicycle rim with several beautiful results. A barbecue was held in Aueust in honor of President Norma Clayton, who is relocating to Toronto, Her leadership will be missed. Good luck to Norma and to Pat Lee, the Guild's new President. The Guild's Summer Show is being held August 25 and 26 at the River Mill in Benmiller from 10-6 on Saturday and 11-4 on Sunday. Plans are also underway for the Guild's sixth annual Show and Sale with dates set for November 3 and 4, also at the River Mill in Benmiller. Construction begins on McDonald House The commencement of construction on Aug. 22 of the Ronald McDonald House being built in London was celebrated, Approxi- mately 150 people gathered to watch as the last load of cement was poured on the footings of the structure. A time capsule to be placed under the entrance to the house was presented to eight year old Bradley Perry of St. Thomas. Bradley, currently under treatment for cancer at War Memorial Children's Hospital, is the spokeschild for the project. Obituaries The Ronald McDonald House is a home - away -from -home for families of children referred to London's hospitals for diagnosis and treatment of serious childhood illnesses. Located on the grounds of Westminister Campus of Victoria Hospital, it will be within walking distance to the new Children's Hospital. also currently under construction.' Fundraising has been active since the project began in Oct. 1983. To date 5650,000 of the 5900,000 goal has been raised throughout Southwestern Ontario. More projects are planned for this fall. The 12 -family home will open in May 1985, to become the sixth such house in Canada. Southwestern Ontario Children's Care Incor- porated, a registered charitable organization is building and will operate the House. It is composed of representatives from Childhood Cancer Research 'Association, Our Special Children Inc., London Parents Perinatal Association, the Victoria Hospital Corpora- tion, and McDonald's Restaurants and their operators. MYRTLE FAtRSERVICE Myrtle (Mair) Fairservicc. 89. of Huron - view and formerly of Londesboro. died Tuesday. Aug. 21 at Clinton Public Hospital. Wife of the late Robert A. Fairservicc. she is survived by one son, David of Dollar•Dcs• Ormeaux, Que.. one granddaughter. Maureen Fairservicc. and one brother. David Mair, of Detroit. She was predeceased by one daughter. Anne and by one sister and three brothers Funeral services were held Friday. Aug 24 at the Ball and Falconer Funeral Home. Clinton. interment Clinton Cemetery. EDWiN HAWKiNS Edwin J. Hawkins. 71. of Grand Bund died Tuesday. Aug. 21 at Parkwn„.d Hospital, London. Surviving are his wife. Marjorie (Ste: art) Hawkins. three daughters Pattie ta. Mrs. Peter Gillespie. of RR3 London, loan Mrs. Wayne Fullager, of RR3 Denfield. and Heather. Mrs, Thor Gawdan, of ( algar, . om brother, Roydon Hawkins, of Utterson. three sisters. LaBelle, Mrs. Ronald MacDonald of London. Genevieve Dellow. of 1 ;stowel and Donelda, Mrs. Ken Barry. of Seaton), 10 grandchildren and one great grandson Funeral services were held Thursda, sue 23 at the Needham Funeral Chapel with Rev Morley Clarke of Metropolitan United Church officiating. Interment Exeter (rmc• tery. Donations to the Palliative Care Unit. Parkwood Hospital would he accepted as expressions of sympathy. Funeral service was held at the McBurney Funeral Home. Wingham on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Rcv, Red Grant officiated, Interment in Brussels Cclftetery. Pallbearers were Edward Watson, Edgar Wtghtman. Herman Whitfield, Elston Spelt-. an, Ah in McDonald, Pal Somers. JENN1E STRYKER Jennie Strvkcr. 78, of Seaforth died Monday, Aug. 20 at her residence. Wife of the late John Strvkcr, she is survivcdbytwo daughters, Grace. Mrs, John Bakker. of Goderich and Minnie. Mrs. George Sjaarda, of Norwich, three sons. Henry, of Breslau, Herman. of Holmcsville and Kurt. of Seaforth. 22 grandchildren. five great grandchildren. three sisters. Marie Brand, of W5llaceburg, Dina Strampcl. of Holland and Evcrdina Auf der Haar, of Holland and one brother, Berend Auf Der Haar, of Holland. Friends were received Tuesday, Aug. 21 at the Beattie Funeral Home, Clinton, Funeral sen ices were held on Wednesday. Aug. 22 al the Clinton Christian Reformed Church with Mr Dick Wynia officiating. lntcrmcnt Clinton Cemetery. MARY NEiL Mary Dixon (Cuthill) Neil, 82. formerly of I'.xeter and McKillop Township. died Wed- nesday. Aug. 22 at Huronview. iVY THOMPSON ivy Bernice (Bud) Thompson. "n. of died Monday. Aug.. 0 at the Brussels n g Wingham District Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Melt Mc Thompson•in 1968. she is survived hs one son Archie, of Toronto and four sisters. Funeral services were held Thursda,. Aug. 23 at the Brussels Chapel of M.1 Warts Funeral Horne with Rev. Tom Duke official ing. interment Brussels Cemetery Pallbearers were Greg and Paul Wilson. Michael Brunt, Barry Currie, Pal 8(f,tledge and Bruce Raymond. AMELIA BROWN Amelia Lucretia Brown of Belgrave died at the Wingham and District Hospital nn Monday, Aug. 20. She was 100. Born in Grey Township on June 14, 1884, she was predeceased by her parents Teasedale Whitfield and Ruth Amelia Speiran. The former Amelia Whitfield. she married het husband Angus D. Brown in 1908. He predeceased her on April 17. 1954. She was also predeceased by one son Clifford in 1956 brother. and two sisters and one br o Surviving are one daughter Ruth. Mrs. Bert Johnston of Belgrave; one grandchild. Marilyn Thompson of Goderich; two great grandchildren, Douglas Thompson of Toronto and Danny Thompson of Goderich. The late Mrs..Brown was a member of the Knox United Church in Belgrave. She and hat husband farmed most of their lives on concession 14 of Grey Township. She was involved in churth work and the Women's Institute She was predeceased by her husband Edward Neil in 1961 and four brothers. Wilmer, Oscar, Glen and Harvel Cuthill. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home. Exeter on Thursday . Aug. 23 with Rev. James Forsythe offrciat ing. Interment Exeter Cemetery. 41 r THE HURON EXPOSITOR, AUGUST 29, 1984 A7 Donations up to mentally handicapped The Flowers of Hope Campaign enjoyed another very successful year during the 1984 campaign. To date, $18,447.00 has been received and representatives 'of the South Huron and District Association for the Mentally Handi- capped are hopeful that the goal of 520,000.' will be realized. Donations were up in many areas, again demonstrating the strong interest and support towards localized programs for developmentally handicapped children and adults. Ellen Forsythe, Chairperson of the Flow- ers of Hope Campaign and her army of nearly 230 canvassers have made appeals to the area over the past several weeks. Individuals who were unfortunately missed during the, door-to-door campaign may still forward their contribution to SH&DAMH Offices at Box 29, Dashwood, Ontario NOM 1NO. President, Jim Dalton expressed to the Board his satisfaction with the efforts of the campaign and feels confident that the funds will provide meaningful benefits to many mentally handicapped persons in our area. Services have grown to nearly 120 persons in the 16 year history of the Association and a wide array of services are available in day programs for children at the Nursery and Developmental Centre for adults al ARC Industries and the Life Skills Program. Adult accommodation space in Group Homes and Apartments have increased to 33 persons being served. KENNETH UPSHALL Kenneth Eugene Upshall. of RR 2 Staffa. died Sunday. Aug. 26 as a result of an automobile accident. He was 23. Surviving arc his parents .lack and Margaret Upshall, of RR 2 Staffa; two brothers, Floyd, of Mitchell. Douglas at • home: and two sisters, Betty. of Cnrvett and Caroline al hone. Also surviving arc his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hayter of London. Also survived by one niece and several aunts and uncles, Predeceased by one sister in infancy. Visitation was held Tuesday in the Hensall Chapel of Michael P. O'Connor Funeral Homes, and funeral service will he held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m, at the Hensall United Church. Rev. Stanley McDonald will nffi• ciate. Interment in Staffa Cemetery. Donations to the Hensall United Churkh would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. The Flowers of Hope Campaign in this area is not only the largest in Ontario, but also is the largest in Canada. Much of its success is a result of many hours of Volunteer time on a direct approach door-to-door to homes in the villages, towns and ruraLareas. The response of a caring community encourages the continued efforts of the Board and staff in providing meaningful programs to handicap- ped persons. March of Dimes succesful Mrs. Wm Little, RR 1, Seaforth, and Mrs. Mervin Dietz, RR 1, Dublin, have led the McKillop Township 1984 canvass for the Ontario March of Dimes through a most successful collection in aid of the programs and services of the March uf,>Dimes for and with disabled adults,' --.._.,S Mrs. Little's captains and canvassers were Mrs. Gordon Elliott, Box 942, Seaforth; Mrs. Eric Driscoll, RR 4, Walton; Lorrie Glanville, RR 4., Walton; Mrs. John Ryan, RR 1, Walton; Gwen Hug1l1, RR 1, Seaforth; Mrs. lVlurray Dennis, Rill, Walton; Mrs. Little, and Mr. Charles Storey, RR 1, Seaforth. Mrs. Dietz' captains and canvassers were Mrs. Kenneth Stewart, RR 5, Seaforth; Mac and Joan Stewart, RR 5, Seaforth; Mrs. Lavern Hoegy, RR 1, Dublin; Mrs. Joe Van Dooren, RR 5, Seaforth; Mrs, Robert Beuermann, RR4, Walton;'Dorothy Wieder- man, RR 4, Walton; Nancy Dietz, RR 4, Walton; Mrs. Petrus Van Drunen, RR 5, Seaforth; Mrs. Vincent Murray, RR 5, Seaforth; Mrs. Matt Claessens, RR 5, Seaforth; Wilhelmina Poppe, .RR 5, Seaforth; S Bruce Packers Sliced or By the Piece MMER SAUSAGE 2.99.b. Lean SIRLOIN or WING STEAK 3.99 Boneless Top ROUND STEAK 2.99 lb.. 4.• Growers Brand BEANS WITH PORK • 9 a can Mrs. Joe Delaney, RR 5, Seaforth; Mrs. Joe Nolan, RR 5, Seaforth and Mrs. Tom Ryan, RR 5, Seaforth. A total of 51,316.10 was raised for the 1984 campaign, from the many calls made by the McKillop March of Dimes workers. This was a substantial increase from 1983. Mrs, Little and Mrs. Dietz express a' sincere 'thank you' to the workers and donors in McKillop Township. Queens advance to finals Seaforth Ladies Recreational Softball playoffs continued on August 21 between McNichols and the Queens in the 2nd game of three. The Queens eliminated McNichols from further playoffs by a score of 23-2 and the Queens now proceed to the final round of playoff's against Ken Smith Pools. j 1*ef 9SA • ve19u}de in e as acom- OROI AN Lite is a tea to provide ac. S IO AND SME G the spur guide to to the ma Ni ontne. 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