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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1964-08-27, Page 6In Business 25 Years JN W. Tho'n pson Marks Event A trade which a son learned with his father nearly 40 years ago led to the establishment of a Seaforth business which this week marks. its 25th annivers- ary. John"W. Thompson was born in Greenock ' Township, Bruce County, and as a youth watched his father, 'the late Neil Thomp- son, as he carried on his trade as harnessmaker and shoe re- pairer. Soon he had progress- KIPPEN NEWS A reception was held Satur- day evening in 4urich Com- munity Centre, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Ross McBeath, newly- weds. Donald Johnson read the address, and Douglas McAsp presented the couple with a purse of money. Mrs. Mabel Milner returned to her home in Nova Scotia af- ter spending a vacation with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr.' and Mrs. Tom Bourque. Miss Dianne Switzer, of Clin- ton, spent a month visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. William McLachlan. Her sister, Debra, visited a couple of days. We are sorry to report- Mr. Pearson, Charters is a patient in Scott Memorial Hospital, Sea - forth. He is wished- a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thomson and family left Saturday . to spend a few days in Parry Sound with the former's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. ' David Moir, and Adelle. Miss Donelda Robinson re- cently spent a day in London. Mrs. John Gibson, of Wroxe- ter, is visiting her son-in-law pliques. She carried a cscade of dark pink roses and ivy.. Maid of honor, Miss Sandra Busche, sister of the groom, Ex- eter, chose a costume of light. green' peau de soie, controlled skirt, matching - cummerbund, and carried a bouquet of light pink gladiolio,, Bridesmaids Mrs. Merlin (Ann) MacLean, Exeter, and Miss Catherine Vickers; of Newmarket, were gowned iden- tical to the maid of honor, and carried bouquets of light pink glads. Neil Busche, Toronto, attend- ed the groom, and Douglas Busche, Kingston, and . Bruce Horton, Hensall, ushered guests. For the reception for 70 guests in the church parlors, the bride's mother wore a rose shantung dress with matching accessories with corsage of pink roses and white carnations. The groom's mother chose a blue figured dress with Iight beige accessories, and -'wore a cor- sage of yellow and white roses. For their wedding trip to Eastern Ontario the bride wore a navy blue and white dress with navy accessories, with which she wore a corsage of white gardenias. They will re- side in London. The bride is a graduate. of Western University„ and the groom is a graduate of Hamir- ton Institute of Technology. Guests were present from London, St. Catharines, Sarnia,' Kingston, Detroit, Port Dover, Newmarket, Kitchener, Toron- to, Chatham, Palmerston, Sea - forth, Clintop, Exeter, ' Bruce - field °and Hensall. A fl' ON EXPOSITOR, SEAFORTH, ONT., AUG. 27; 1964 iR! VE - N NOVICE OF POWER INTERRUPTION (Weather Permitting) SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 1964 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (D.S.T.) AREAS AFFECTED: ALL CONSUMERS SOUTH OF C.N.R. TRACKS ❑ ' Interruption is necessary to change Primary Lines. ❑' YOUR CO-OPERATION IS REQUESTED SEAFORTH PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION D. SILLS R. J. BOUSSEY Chairman Manager Muffler -special GENUINE G.M. Mufflers for Other Makes We now have a very'limited supply to fit: DODGE & PLYMOUTH: 58-61 "6" Cylinder FORD - METEOR : 58-62 "6" Cylinder FALCON : 60-61 144 Engine COMET: w 61-62 144 Engine ALL mufflers at a low, low $499 If we haven't the Muffler to fit your make and model, we will order, if avail- able, at this low price. Lasting only until 15th Sept., 1964 MOTOR TUNEUP" Complete Major Motor Tune-up Including Carburetor Chevrolet 9.95 Chevrolet i 6.95 6 -cylinder 8 -cylinder Olds and Cadillac 1 895 Above prices are plus parts Seaforth Motors AREA 'WE•DDI GS 46 LANE—VAN DEN HENGEL Rev. C. E. Sullivan, Rev. C. Caruana and Rev. John Van den Hengel, brother of the bride, officiated at Solemn Nuptial High Mass in St. James' Roman Catholic Church on' Saturday, August 15; at 10 a.m., uniting, in marriage Antonette Mary Van den Hengel and John An- drew Lane. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ger- ald Van den Hengel, of. RR 5, Seaforth, and Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Lane, of RR 4, Seaforth, are the parents of the groom. Pink and white gladioli decor- ated th, church. Mrs. Alice Stiles played tra- ditional wedding music and' ac- companied Frank and D'Orlean Sills when • they sang "Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus." Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor- length gown of white silk or- ganza over bridal taffeta,, fea- turing a fitted bodice, lily -point sleeves and lace appliques at the scpop neckline and on the front panel of the skirt. Her, bouffant veil was held in place by a crown of crystals and pearls, and she carried a cas- cade bouquet of ,pink Delight roses, stephanotis and trailing ivy. . Miss Anne Van den Hengel, London, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and Miss Mary Frances Lane, sister of- the groom, was bridesmaid. They wore identical gowns of green brocade with fitted bodice and controlled skirt, and carried cascade bouquets of pink car- nations. Mr. ' Bill Van , den Hengel, brother of the bride, of Sarnia, was groomsman, and the guests ALL KINDS ` of INSURANCE W. 'E. • SOUTHGATE MAIN ST. —SEAFORTH Phone 334 — Res. 540 wel'e ushered by Mr. Gerald Van den Hengel, brother of the bride, and Mr. Robert Reynolds and Mr. Larry Lane, all of Sea - forth. ; The bride's mother received guests at a dinner and recep- tion held at the Canadian Le- gion Hall; wearing a taupe bro- cade sheath dress with brown accessories. 'She was - assisted by the mother . of the groom, who wore a turquoise—.sheath dress with white accessories. For travelling to Western Canada, the bride wore a beige suit, green and beige accessor- ies and a corsage of orange - tinted mums. On1'tleir return Mr. and Mrs. Lane will reside in St. Thomas. • Guests were - present from Stratford, Quebec, Ottawa, Hol- land, Burlington, London, Sar- nia, St. Thomas, Seaforth, May - moth and Wallaceburg. BUSCHE HORTON • A lovely •wedding of wide in- terest was solemnized in Hen- sall United Church, Saturday, August 22, at 3 p.m., when Rev. Harold F. Currie united in mar- riage Emily Jane Horton, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hor, ton, of Hensall, and Alan Charles Biithe, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Busche, Exeter. Mrs. John Turkheim, Zurich, provided traditional wedding music and accompanied the soloist, Miss Jean Henderson, of Hensall, who sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "The Wed- ding; Prayer." Given in marriage by her father, the bride looked stun- ning in her floor -length wedding gown of white French peau de soie. The bodice was highlight- ed by a shallow scooped neck- line and long lilypoint sleeves.. Elegance was portrayed in the gently controlled bell skirt fall- ing from—a princess waist. The most delicate Guipure lace en- hanced an empire cut. The main center of attention was focused on the delicate sweep train cas- cading from an empire back froth a tailored bow. To 'com- plete her bridal outfit, the bride wore a French pure silk illu- sion fingertip veil, caught up by a semi -pillbox headpiece, also touched with Guipure lace" ap- SAVE MONEY Use Your 'HOME GROWN' GRAINS WITH COOP CONCENTRATES CHEVROLET and OLDSMOBILE Phone 541 Seaforth HOME GROWN] co -QP GRAINS CUSTOM k MIXING tf gives you THE BALANCED FEED YOU NEED S EAFORTH FARMERS PHONE 9 — SEAFORTH ed to a point where he was to go out on his own. In 1930 he opened a business in Blyth, Deciding to move to a larger centre, Mr. Thompson, in 1939, purchased the business of James Barry in Seaforth. It is the 25th anniversary .of that purchase that is being observ- ed this week. In 1941 Mr. Thompson pur- chased the large building in which his shop was located, and six years later rebuilt the up - OF THE WEEK and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Mellis. Mrs. R. Torrance, Mrs. Ber- tha Brownlee and Miss Jean Ivison visited a few days_ re- cently with relatives in the Muskoka area. Mrs. Rex Thompson, of Bat- tie Creek, Mich., is visiting her brother, Mr, Pearson Charters, and Mrs.. Charters and family. Mr. and Mrs. Vivan Cooper, accompanied by Miss M. White- man, spent a day in Stratford last week. Mr. •and Mrs. Bob Flood and family, of Woodstock, visited a few days with Mr., and Mrs, Howard Lemon and other friends in the district. Mr. Charlie Taylor, Stoney Creek, was a Sunday visitor with Mr. and Mrs. N. Long. per floors to provide four modern apartments. In 1/963 a modern front was installed-. in the building. ALL .TYPES INSURANCE Donald G. Eaton Office In Masonic Store Main Street Phone 75 : Seaforth A Students and Parents Will 'Enjoy Our "School Headquarters It offers an unique advantage: Text books, binders, pens, paper, clothes and many other items can be had at one stop. All supplies required by pupils of St. James' School, Seaforth; Dublin and Continuation School are available! Check our Children's Wearing Apparel LARONE'S Seaforth 5c to"" $1.00 Store Stationery - , "" Gifts DCBM I r .: ;..:.: **** Holiday Specials! PRICES List SALE 750-14 Black (1st line) T.O.31.90 22.00 750-14 Whitewall (1st line) T.0 • 35.05 24.00 . . 750-14 Black (Safeway) 24.55 • 19.00 750-14 WhiteWall (Safeway) 27.60 21.00 750-14 Black (Guard) 19.95 16.00 750-14 Whitewalls 24.75 18.00 OTHER SIZES AT COMPARABLE PRICES Seaforth Motors Your Guardian Maintenance Service Centre Phone 541. ' . ' Seaforth • "Myrtle, remember when you said you'd like a puppy for the children?" Announcement! 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