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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-10-19, Page 8AI! — THE HURON�POSITQf, ()OTOS, a ER, la, �ael ve, so a th ng 4 to Looorward• to, anniversary couple says Beth and Sam Phillips lived 'many places before they came back }o- Seafarer, Beth's hometown, in 1973, But one thing has stayed constant, and contributed' to their happiness in 50 years of marriage. "We always have something to • look forward to," says Sam, 82. That copld' be'9 trip or a new piece of furniture, almost anything. Last week the couple, a table in their living room covered with anniversary cards, were looking forward to a reception in their honor Saturday night at the community centre. It was organized by their son Ron and his wife Heather, and grandchildren Dean, 12 and Stacey, 10, (figure skaters who are their grandparents' pride), would be there too. Family is important too," says Beth who is 75. The.Phillips were married Oct. 14, 1933 in Toronto, with Beth's sister, Edith Brown and her husband as attendants. The Browns were also at the anniversary party. Sam and Beth met five years earlier, when they both boarded at the same house in Detroit. The boarding house owner was ' originally from Seaforth. "My parents wouldn't have let me go there otherwise," but while Sam was overseas Beth moved says Beth. One of nine children of Mr. and back to Detroit with son Ron. They spent the Mrs. J.M. Govenlock of Winthrop she went summers with her family in Seaforth. in to Detroit to work as a bookkeeper for 1949 the family returned to Canada and lived National Dairy after SCI and business in Chatham and then London. They took out college in Clinton. Her husband, a Forest, Canadian citizenship again. Ont. native, moved to the motor city in 1924 A GOOD MOVE because he always wanted to be in the steamship business. It was in the kitchen of their London house NICKLE IMMiGRANTS that their nephew, Stan Dorrance, suggested 'They called usnickle immigrants (the Beth and Sam move back to Seaforth and ferry to Michigan cost 5c then) because so "buy Grandpa Hays' house". Well, what many Canadians w-nt over to get jobs," had once been Grandpa Hays' house wasn't Beth says. Tht pair saved for years before for sale but two lots on East William St. were they could get married Rerh's life savings, and the Phillips built a new house there. it fortunately. were in one of the Detroit banks was a good move. that didn't go under in the Crash of 1929. "People care about you in a small town," "1 had to borrow money from her to get Beth says. "Oh, I don't mean they don't care married," jokes her husband. By 1933 both in big places," she adds, mentioning a card had become American citizens and because received that morning from an old neighbour of that they had to pay S10 instead of S2 to in Cleveland, "but it's easier." Beth has get married in Canada. researched her family tree and likes living Sam reached his boyhood dream of within a few miles of where all her ancestors working in shippin(when he started as a settled. stevedore with D and C Navigation. After an "An improvement, an entirely different hour and a half at 44c an hour he was way of life, says her husband about the promoted to night foreman and by 1936 he move to Seaforth. Both are active in groups was in charge of the port in Cleveland Ohio like Meals on Wheels, the Lions Club, the for the same company. Just after he moved Hospital Auxiliary and Fireside Fellowship to New York harbour, he was asked to join of First Presbyterian Church. the US army in 1943. "Not many people Every afternoon they go downtown for could load and, unload ships," Beth says, coffee at a local restaurant. 'it's the way you "so they asked him in." get to know people. You have to do it He joined as a major and left at the end of yourself," says Sam. It's not quiet here. the war as a lieutenant colonel. By the time Every day all summer there's something the war ended (he was in a plane leaving going on: - Auckland New Zealand at the time) Sam was The weekend's party over. the Phillips in charge of all water transport in the South look forward to their annual trip to Florida' Pacific , next. There Sam plays golf. both play bridge The Phillips had moved to Staten Island and they thoroughly enioy themselves. BETH AND SAM PHILLIPS Roast pig on the menu at Blyth's Medieval Feast Legions of medieval lords and ladies are hiding out in Huron County. You May not realize it, but once a, year, local citizens don their best and most colourful costumes, feast on roast pig and every delicacy imaginable and are entertained by jugglers, jesters and mountebanks. You can Join their ranks if you act fast. The event is the Blyth Centre for the Arts' annual Medieval Feast, COOMBS — CLARK Lynne Grace Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Clark of St. Thomas, and Richard Raymond Coombs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Coombs, of Egmondville were married Oct. 8 at Northside United Church. Maid of honor was Cindy Young, of Kippen and bridesmaids were Susan Mc- Glynn, of St. Thomas and Patti Hutchinson, of Vanastra. Denise Chesher, of Peterbor- ough was flowergirl and Jason Hutchinson of Vanastra was ringbearer. Groomsman was Tun Kruse of Egmondville and ushers were Stephen Clark of St. Thomas and Jeff Coombs, of Egmondville. Rev. J.G. Van - slyke officiated. The reception took place at the Seaforth Legion. After their wedding trip to Mirhigan,..dm,couple will reside at 15 Centre Street. Seaforth. (Photo by Phillips) Orchids can be grown by any one TEMPLEMAN — KNOTT Karen Lorraine Knott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Knott of RR2 St. Pauls and David John Templeman, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Templeman, of RR2 Staffa were married July 8 at the Thamesview United Church, Fullarton. Maid of Honor was Joanne Rohfritsch, of Mitchell and brides- maids were Eleanor Robinson, of Stratford, Christine Gervais, of Seebach's Hill- and Barb Templeman, of Staffa. Raymond Hinz, of Mitchell was groomsman and ushers were Richard Templeman, of Staffs, . Terry Templeman, of Mitchell and Steven Rose, of Mitchell. Rev. Maurice Francis officiated. Soloists were Barbara Hocking and Lowell Skinner, of Mitchell. The reception took place at the Mitchell and District Community Centre. The couple are residing in Mitchell. (Photo by Walter McKenzie) COOMBS -- WARD Laura Lee Ward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hamilton of Calgary and Wesley Wayne Coombs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Coombs, of Seaforth were married Sept. 3 at the home of the bride's parents. Maid of honor? was Marion Sherwood and ^ best than was Les Sherwood. The couple is now residing in Calgary, Alberta. TEMPLEMAN - ULCH - Karen Dianne Ulch, daughter of Doop�gg Ulch ' and Marion Keiis of Mitchell abd Terrance James Templeman, son of Mr. and , Mts. John Tetpppleman, of RR2 Staffa were married Aug. 27 at the Main St. United Church. Mitchell. Maid of honor was Barb Feltz, of Mitchell and bridesmaids were Joyce Dietrich, of Mitchell, Barb Temple- man, of RR2 Staffa, Joan Ulch, of Kirkton, Danielle Gerard, of Bornholm and Judy Maddock, of St. Marys. Rebecca Martyn, of Russelldale was flowergirl and Cain Temple- man, of RR2 Staffa was ringbearer. Adrian Vanden Hoven of Mitchell was groomsmap and ushers were Dave Biggelaar, of Mitchell, Randy Rolph, of Mitchell, Richard Templeman, of RR2 Staffa, Steve Elliott, of Monkton, and Greg Skinner, of Mitchell. Rev. Gordon officiated. The candles were lit by Mark Ulch. The reception took place at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre. After their wedding tries to Sudbury, the couple reside at 35 Adelaide St. in Mitchell. (Photo by Walter McKenzie) Seaforth Horticultural Society met at the Public School on Oct. 12 with President Ruth Beuttenmiller presiding. Tom Morgan of FIoridel Gardens, Port Stanley said orchids can be grown and bloomed by anyone who enjoys growing regular' house plants. The Morgans have. been in orchids for 12 years and have 30,000 orchids of many different varieties. Orchids have many different forms of flowers and leaves. Some will grow on a piece of bark and some varieties have been created by man from three different continents. If you have a small place for plants then he suggests you try a miniature orchid. An •entire collection of 250 varieties in pots the size of a thimble, will fit on a chair seat. Mr. Morgan had several varieties of orchids with him and showed the different flower forms and size to members. He invited members to come to Port Stanley to their greenhouse and browse. "About the time you get sick of winter is a good time." The next meeting is the annual meeting at the school on Nov. 9 beginning with a pot luck supper at 6:15 p.m. Guest speaker will be Gordon Wright, showing slides of the royal wedding. t7 which will be held Oct. 22 • The Medieval Feast. now in its third year, has to be one of the most popular fund-raising events run by the Blyth Centre Medieval costumes are optional, but there will be prizes for the best ones. Medieval cutlery is fingers only, so prizes for best bibs will also be in order. The menu will feature pate, relishes, breads, fall vegetables, seafood, roast chicken, betf,'arid a'ynitQle roast piR''carried in oh trenchers. Dessert` 'Rvill be home-made tarts of all `kinds. Space is limited, so, for a riotous good time and a contribution to the improvement of Blyth Memorial Hall, book your tickets at the Blyth Saga, from any board member or by calling 523-9300. SUSAN HOORNAERT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hoorneaert, of RR2 Kippen, graduated from 'the Fanshawe Nursing Program in London on July 15. She received her Certificate of Competence on Oct. 17 and is now a registered nurse employed at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich. SCHENCK: Hi. I'm Kevin Bradley Schenck. 1 moved in with Billy and Adam. 1 got here Oct. 5, 1983, all 5 lb. 14 oz. of me, at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. WATCHER: Rob and Anne (nee Hopper) are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Ryan Tyler, weighing 9 lbs. 8 oz. on Sept. 25, 1983 at Seaforth Community Hospital. A brother for Robert, Rachel and Roslyn. S' ial thanks to Dr. Underwood and �r .ng staff. z}.;: