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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1965-10-21, Page 7White tapers in candelabra, baskets of white and blue mums and potted ferns graced the altar of Moncrieff United Church on Friday evening, Oct. 8th, at 7 p.m., for the wedding of Geraldine Lycille 1VIcTaggart and Allan Walter Siemon. Rev. A. Higginbotham officiated at the candlelight double ring csremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Al- lan McTaggart, RR 2, Brussels, and the groom is the son of Mrs. Georgina Siemon, RR 4, Mitchell, and the late John E. Siemon. Traditional wedding music was played by Mrs. Stuart Steiss, of Brussels, who also ac- companied the soloist, Miss Rita Richardson, RR 7, St. Marys, when she sang "0 Perfect Love" prior to the ceremony, "Wed- ding Prayer" during the cere- mony, and "I'll Walk Beside You" while the register was be- ing signed. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a .full- length wedding gown of cord - AREAS 'ODING'S ed pure silk. The fitted bodice wa styled with, a 'scoop neck- line, small bows at waistline, and long tapered lilypoint sleeves, A. cutout embroidered lace motif extended from the left shoulder along the side of the sheath skirt to the hem- line. The detachable cathedral train fell from the small bows at the shoulder. A crystal tiara held her elbow -length veil of silk illusion. She wore a single strand of pearls, and carried a cascade of pink roses and ivy. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Leslie Knight, RR 3, Brussels, as matron of honor, and bridesmaids were Mrs. Keith Madge, sister of the groom, of Thorndale; Miss Joan Parrot, of Kitchener, and Miss Elizabeth Stewart, of Sea - forth. They wore identical floor length gowns of marina blue peau de sole. The fitted bodices were styled with scoop neck- lines and elbow -length sleeves. The sheath skirts fell from two unpressed pleats at the waist- line. The backs had square necklines with large bow from S IEMO N—McTAGGART MITCHELL—AUBIN St. James' Rothan Catholic Church, Seaforth, was the set- ting for the wedding on Satur- day, Oct. 16, at 11 o'clock, of Barbara' Aubin, daughter of John Aubin, Seaforth, and the late Mrs. Aubin, and Eldon Mit- chell, -on of Mrs. Eldon Mit- chell, of Hamilton. Rev. Father H. J. Laragh officiated at the Nuptial Mass. Organist was Mrs. Alice Stiles, and Mrs. M. Aicheson was soloist. Given in marriage by her fathe•-, the bride chose a floor - length gown of lace, styled with full skirt. The bodice featured a boat neckline and Iace jack- et. A rose -shaped crown held her shoulder -length veil, and she carried a crescent bouquet of red roses. Miss Bernadette Aubin was tlita maid of honor, and Miss Bonny .1 Mitchell, of Hamilton, was the bride: maid, They wore identi- cal floor -length dresses of French blue peau de sole, em- pire style, and carried bouquets of pink and white mums. The flower girl was dressed similar to the maid of honor. Groomsman was Adrian Lana-- bergen, of Zurich, and Ushers were Andre Aubin and Hilliard Aubin. A reception was held in the Community Centre. Guests were present from Hamilton, Clinton, Zurich, Kitchener, Goderich, Port Colborne, Detroit and Lon- don. For a wedding trip to Mont- real the bride chose a red two- piece suit with black accessor- ies. On their return they will reside in EgmondvIlle. • which fell two wide -fringed panels to the hemlige, Their headpieces were matching flor- al motifs, attached to circular face veils. Matching satin shoes and a single strand of pearls completed' their ensembles, and they carried bouquets of . blue and white mums. Cynthia and Sylvia Madge, nieces of the groom, were bridesmaids, dressed in floor - length gowns of white taffeta with elbow -length sleeves, small and on their headbands. They carried bouquets of blue and whit, pon poms. blue' rosettes at the waistline The groomsman was Ralph Siemon, brother of the groom, and guests were ushered by Les- lie Knight, RR 3, Brussels; Keith Madge, Thorndale, and Ray Beuerman, RR 1, Dublin. Kirk McMillan, of Gorrie, cous- in of the bride, was ringbearer. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was held in the church parlors, and later a re- ception was held in Brodhagen Community Centre, The bride's mother received in a French blue crepe sheath ensemble with lace bodice, matching hat, black accessories and a corsage of pink roses and white carna- tions. The groom's mother chose a teal blue antron dress, matching jacket and hat, with black accessories, and a corsage of Talisman roses. For a wedding trip to the east coast, the bride travelled in a cranberry red wool boucle suite, black velvet hat and black patent accessories. A corsage of white carnations completed her ensemble. Mr, and Mrs. Siemon will re- side on the groom's farm at RR 4, Mitchell. Guests were present from Goderich, Listowel, Stratford, Hamilton, London, Toronto, Ot- tawa and surrounding district. FUNERAL GARFIELD SMITH Garfield Smith, who died in Avon Park, Florida, October 10, was a native of Haldimand County, where he was born in 1885. Mr. Smith was a former well-known Seaforth business- man. For a number of years with his nephew he carried on the Canadian Tire Store here. He had been ill about three weeks, As a youth he, was appren- ticed to the Grand Trunk Rail- way and in 1900 was stationed in Stratford. Later he worked for the CNR shops in Winnipeg, Kenora and Port Arthur, Enlisting in 1917, he served until the war end, and on dis- charge homesteaded in Western Canada. He returned .east in 1922 and established a garage business in Dublin, later asso- ciating with the -Canadian. Tire group. He moved his store to Seaforth in 1950, where he con- tinued the business until his retirement in 1961, when the business was taken over by his nephew. While in business in Seaforth he continued to reside in Dublin, but on retirement spent much of his time in Flor- ida. He was d member of the Seaforth Canadian Legion. In 1928 he was married to Agnes McDaid, who passed away two years later, and in 1935 he married Gladys . Spar- han, who died in 1953. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services, conducted by; Rev. Harry Donaldson, the rector of St. Thomas' Anglican Church, took place from the Box funeral home on Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment followed in Woodland cemetery, Mitchell. The pallbearers were Jack Nagle, Lyle Racho, Michael Mc- Grath, Clarence Looby, John Hadenko and Carl Taylor. The fiowerbearers were Sam Peth- ick and Auguste Ducharme. Among those attending the funeral were nieces a n d nephews from Hamilton, Peters- burg, Galt, Port Dover, Simcoe and Caledonia. WALTON NEWS (Continued from Page 1) annual Ladies' Night last Thurs- day evening, when each mem- ber invited three guests. Court whist was played with 22 tables at play. Prize win- ners were: high, Mrs, Ronald Bennett; low, Mrs. Ronald Wil- liamson. The door prize was won by Mrs. Clarence McCutch- eon, Brussels; elimination prize, Mrs. Maud: Leeming; lucky cup, Mrs. Allan McCall; nearest an- iiversary, Mrs. Elgin Schade. The president, Mrs. Roy Wil. iamson, was in charge of the evening with members of the executive assisting. Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Neil McGavin were: Mr. and Mrs. Carl John- ston, Keith and Terry, of Bipe- vale; Mr. and Mrs. William Dins- more and Bruce, of Brampton, and Mr. Gordon McGavin, Mc- Killop. Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Sander, Humberstone, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Sander and Grant, of Thorold, were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clar- ence Martin. Mr. Thomas Hackwell has re- turned home from Seaforth Community Hospital. Mr. Armour Dundas, Strath. OUR 66th AN Monday, Oct. 25th, tc! Saturday, Oct: ONE WEEK_OF BIRTHDAY BAR Our Diamond Jubilee To celebrate this milestone in the history of our busi- ness we are attempting to say a sincere "Thank You" for the kind support accorded us by our many friends who make up the buying public, by offering for one week only a special 10% discount on all purchases. BEAM—CRICH Baskets of white mums and candelabra graced the altar of Turner's United Church for the wedding of Mildred Irene Crich, RR 3, Seaforth, and Orval Louis Beam, RR 1, Port Colborne, on Saturday, Oct. 9, at 12 o'clock noon, Rev. Grant Mills officiat- ed. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Crich, RR 3, Seaforth, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. .Ar- thur Beam, RR 1, Port Col- borne. Mrs. William Rogerson was organist, and soloist was Mr. George Turner. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a' floor - length gown of peau de soie, fashioned with controlled sktrt and detachable train. She was attended by Miss 'Marie Van Baaren, of Clinton, as maid of honor, and bridesmaids were Miss Donna Cole and Miss Diane Schilbee. They wore sim- ilar street -length dresses of blue peau de soie, styled with controlled skirts. Groomsman was Mr. Laurie Hahn, of Shakespeare, and the guests were ushered by Mr. Jack Cole, RR 3, Clinton, and Mr. Dwayne Beam. A reception was held at the Ontario Street United Church parlors in Clinton following the ceremony. For a wedding trip to the New England States, the bride travelled in a three-piece beige suit with brown accessories and a corsage of pink carnation. Guests were present from Port Colborne, Fort Erie, Stev- ensville, Quebec City, Toronto, Yortage La Prairie, Goderich, Stratford, Shakespeare, Grims- by and New Hamburg. Mr. and Mrs. Beam will re- side at RR 1, Port Colborne. CONSTANCE NEWS OF THE WEEK UCW Meets The UCW held their autumn thankoffering meeting in the schoolroom 'of the church on Wednesday evening, with the Walton, Winthrop and Londes- boro UCW present. Mrs. Reg Lawson, president, opened the meeting with the Call to Wor- ship. The hymn, "Now 'Thank We All Our God," was sung. Mrs. William Dale read the Scripture from the 225th Psalm. Mrs. Lorne Lawson gave the prayer; Mrs. Reg Lawson gave the. meditation, and Miss Elaine Brown gave a number on the melodica, "Bless This House," accompanied by Miss Joyce Brown. The offering was re- ceived by Mrs. Fred Buchanan and Mrs. Wilmer Glousher and dedicated. The hymn, "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come," was sung. Rev, R. J. Tschanz showed a film on "I'11 Sing, Not Cry." -This film was a special mes- sage and it was introduced by the producer, Rev. Anson Moorehouse, who took four peo- ple with him to Angola in 1958 to shoot the film for this and other filmstrips in order that one may have an insight into the life of the church there. A question and answer period fol- lowed the film. Mrs. B. Brown, Mrs. William Jewitt, Mrs. Don Buchanan and Mrs. Reg Lawson are to. attend the fall rally in Winthrop. Rev. Tschanz closed the meeting with prayer. CGIT Meets The second CGIT meeting was held at the home of the leader, Mrs. Brown, on Satur- day and opened with the CGIT Purpose, followed by a hymn. OF THE WEEK roy, visited over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Torrance Dundas and Mrs. George Dundas, Mrs. W. H. Currie and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Currie and family, of Hamilton, spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Allan McCall. Mrs. Gordon McGavin is at present confined to Seaforth Community Hospital, Mr, and Mrs. George Love and Mrs. Margaret Campbell, of Guelph, have returned home after spending a few weeks with Mr. Norman Love, Mile- stone, Sask. Mrs. George Martin, of Bel - grave, and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Dale, Seaforth, were Sunday visitors --.with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Martin. Mrs. Charles McCutcheon has returned home after being con- fined to Seaforth Community Hospital. The choir members of Duff's United Church entertained the patients at the Ontario Hospi- tal, Goderich, on Sunday after- noon. Mrs. Harvey Craig and Mrs. Ernest Stevens spent three days last week at the Ontario Plow- ing Match at Milliken, and also visited in Toronto. The worship was conducted by Mary Mcllwain. Thanksgiving Hymn 579 was sung, and Scrip- tures were read by Margie Whyte, Nancy Buchanan and Linda Nott. The offering was received by Margie Whyte, fol lowed by prayer by Elaine Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buchanan 'and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. George Hart on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs, Murray Scott and twins visited with Mr. and Mrs. William Dale on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Thompson attended the fiftieth wedding' anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Broome on Saturday eve- ning. Mr, and Mrs. Don Buchanan attended the plowing match at Markham, near Toronto, on Fri- i day and also visited with Miss Mary Buchanan, of Waterloo University on the way home. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Preszcator visited with Mr, and Mrs. Lawr- ence Hill, of Crediton, on Mon- i day. Mr. and Mrs. Reg Lawson and John attended the anniversary service at Turner's Church on Sunday. Miss Jay McClure, of Gode- rich, spent the weekend at the home 'of Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, • Mr. and Mrs. Tom Riley, of Clinton, and Mrs. Joe Riley vis- ited with Mr. and Mrs, Robert Woods and family, of Bramp- ton, over the weekend. . Visitors over the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Thompson were: Mr. and Mrs. Carman Scarrow, Jim, John and Douglas, of Sarnia, and Miss Judi Thompson, of Hamilton. Mrs. Art Bromley, of Kitch- ener, visited with Mr. and Mrs. William Dale and family on Sunday. Mrs. Frank Riley spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Riley, Kim and Greg, of Ajax. Mr. William Webster, of St. Helens, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Verne Dale on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hart, of Goderich, visited with Mr, and Mrs. Fred Buchanan Sun- day morning. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson attended Turner's anniversary service on Sunday and were guest for dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johns. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley were at the funeral home in Brussels Monday night prior to the funeral of Mrs, Watson, ' We are sorry to report that Mrs, Wilbur ,Jewitt had the mis- fortune to break her foot on Monday. The community was sadden- ed by the passing of Mr. Ross MacGregor and extends deep- est sympathy to the family, Little Willie: "Mom, you said the baby had your eyes and daddy's nose, didn't you?" Mom: "Yes, darling." Willie: "Well, you'd better keep yer eye on 'im. He's got grandpop's teeth nowt." In October 1905, - the late Mr. Harry Stewart and Mr. Charles Stewart formed the partner- ship of "Stewart Bros," and commenced busi- ness in the Men's and Ladies' Wear field. From a modest beginning, this business has shown steady and persistent growth through these 60 years and •has become the family store for third and fourth generations of Sea - forth and vicinity shoppers. The principle of "quality merchandise at fair prices" that has featured the operation -of this store since its inception is being rigidly adhered to by the second generation of Stewarts, who guide this store's destiny. Choose from our entire stock of brand new Fall and Winter clothing for every member of the family. Positively every article in• the store, with no exception, can be bought during the last week of October at Discount on all Cash Purchases Buy All Your Winter Needs Now At This Discount This 1.0% Discount will also apply to those who will pay their accounts in full. Please note that you must pay your accounts in full to .get the 10% Discount. Whether you buy or not . feel free to drop in during Anniversary week and just look around. Serving Seaforth for 60 Years STEWART = ROS. 1905....1965 NEWS OF KIPPEN 5t. Andrews Church Holds Anniversary Ser -vices Anniversary services at St, Andrew's United Church, Kip - pen, were well attended at both services on Sunday. Rev. G. Mills, of Clinton, was guest speaker at the morning service, and special music rendered by a ladies' trio, namely, Sharon Strong, Elizabeth Smale and Joan Sinclair, and the Kippen choir, with Miss Ivison at the organ. At the vening service Padre J. H. Mc ary was guest speak- er, and ; : male quartette from Credi ', United Church, with Mr. L bert Graham as leader, act¢ c panted at the organ by Mrs. Robert Graham. The third meeting of the Kippen Keen Klippers was held at the home of Mrs. Dave .held at Mrs. Garry- Triebner dem- onstrated the French seam and using a tracing wheel. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. George Clifton. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Kyle attended the funeral of an uncle, the late Archie Mitchell, !in Windsor last Friday. The UCW held their October meeting in the Sunday school room on Tuesday night with 20 ladies present. Mrs. Eileen Con- sitt took the worship and read a Thanksgiving poem entitled, "I Thank the Lord For Every - thin." Roll call was answered with a favorite hymn. Rev. Roulston, Exeter, was the speaker for the evening, his theme being, "Living the Thanksgiving Life." Reports were given by each committee leader. Plans and booth com- mittees were set up for the bazaar on Nov. 13. The group was asked to save good used clothing for the packing of a bale in November. Mrs. John Cooper gave the courtesy remarks, and the bene- diction was pronounced by Rev. Roulston. A social half-hour followed, with the hostesses Mrs. A. Parsons and Mrs. N. Dickert, Thanksgiving Day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lostell and Lloyd were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parsons and Jimmy, of Seaforth; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Sturgeon, Jo Anne and David, Goderich, who remained for the holiday weekend.