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The Brussels Post, 1979-06-13, Page 4THE BRUSSELS POST, JUNE 13, 1979 DO THE JOB RIGHT—Two members of the California Cuties prepare to hit the umpire (or vampire) as they called him if he doesn't make the right calls for their teammate at the bat. The Cuties were playing the Walton Intermediates on Monday night at the Walton Ball Park. (Brussels Post photo) Walton showers Joan Bennett CONGRATULATIONS to McDONALD'S BUILDALL on their 50th anniversary tfr G. E. SHNIER CO. distrit6E ichmond CARPETS Friends surprise McNichols Miss Joan Bennett was honoured at a community Shower prior to her marriage this Saturday . The basement of Duff's United Church, Walton was decorated with white and yellow bells and streamers with porn poms when a large crowd attended this special occasion on Saturday evening, June 9. Mrs. Dianne Bennett and Margaret Shortreed were at the door and signed everyones name on a painted cameo cloth made by Mrs. Phyllis Mitchell which was later presented to Joan, also a box of articles for the pantry shelf. Mrs. Herb Traviss welcomed everyone, and introduced the following prograin. Peggy Humphries and Kim Fritz played a piano duet followed by Mildred Traviss and her daughter, Gail Moffat singing a lovely duet, "May you always walk in sunshine': Pam Nolan and Sandra Sholdice favoured the audience with a piano duet. Sandy, Brenda and Linda Merkley cousin of Joan's sang a beautiful number, "Let me be there" Mrs. Viola Kirkby read a poem, "She loves her Antiques". Several of the girls from the village and community presented a "Hillbilly Wedding" which caused many a laugh and was quite different. Mrs. Pat Bennett, Seaforth THREE PHASE Electric "EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL" * ECONOMY * SERVICE QUALITY BARRY BUCHANAN 482-7374 GLENN McLEAN ae74264 P.O. sox ITN c 1. TON, oND, and Mrs. Merkley of Wingham, grandmothers of the bride-elect were intro- duced prior to Joan, her mother, Mrs. Ron Bennett and his mother Mrs. (Earl) McNaughton of Egmondville taking the decorated chairs at the front. Miss Kim Humphries read the following address: One day he'll tell that your cakes Are light as a summer breeze And your pies - they'd simply float away If he should dare to sneeze Next day he'll say your biscuits Are as hard as little rocks! And that stew you made, Good Heavens ' It tastes like someone's socks One day everything you do is wrong One day everything is right. One day he's sweet and loving The next he's trying to pick a fight! He has a big hole in his sox There is a button off his shirt You didn't press his pants just right His shoes are covered with dirt. . . Now why can't you do this & that. Dear Joan: We have gatnered here this evening To wish you all the joy we can, For word has got around That you've got yourself a man. Now we all could offer sound advice And then again — some not as sound, During the years you'll find out All the things that we have found, One day will be like paradise When everything is swell. Next when everything goes wrong You'll think married life is . . Well? One day Art will tell you You're the flower of his life Next day perhaps you'll wonder Why he ever took a wife! Like Mother used to I And a dozen other things besides Till you wonder why he ever Married youl 1 I But that is simply married life Laughter, Joy andTears, You'll find your little "Joys and Troubles" Grow bigger with the years, And on days when troubles, Stack till you think your head will burst. Just keep on Smiling Joan . . The first hundred years are the worst! I I • Yours relatives, friends and neighbors of Walton Community. Joan made a fitting reply aftei opening all her gifts, everyone joining in singing "For She's a Jolly good fellow". Lunch was served by the Walton ladies during a social half hour of visiting with former friends. A Post Classified will pay you dividends. Have you tried one? Dial Brussels 887-6641. On Wednesday evening June 6th about twenty neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McNichol came to their home to surprise them on their 35th Wedding Anniversary. The evening was spent playing cards, and gifts were presented to the honoured couple on this happy occasion. A special Birthday Cake was made by Mrs. Bill Thamer for Ralph as it came on the same day. The Anniversary cake was made by Mrs. Stewart McCall. Lunch brought a most pleasant evening to a close. Mrs. Laura Machan, Sarnia spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reid. Miss Kim Humphries R.N. Salt Lake City, Utah is home holidaying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Humphries and grandfather, William Bennett and other relatives. Miss Janice Houston, R.N. North Carolina is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rae Houston and family. Mark and Nicki Machan of Goderich spent the weekend with their grandmother, Mrs. Viola Kirkby. Miss Margaret Shortreed who is attending a hairdressing course , in London spent the weekend at the home of her father, Wilfred Shortreed. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Huether, Steven and John attended the Webster Picnic on Sunday at Brucefield Centennial School. Mr. and Mrs. Allan McAll and Ron Stevenson super for '•'7714S54(7:7, 1,1, • I'. tot 11'1` GIFT BOXES GIFT CIRTIEKAOS accompanied Mr. and" Mrs. Mel McCutcheon and Steven Doottches, Cheryl Ann. Fraser, Patricia June to their trailer at Pine Lake Hackwell, John Webster Huether, Brian Camp on Sunday. On Sunday May 10 at McGavin, Duff's United Church, Humphries Walton the communicants into the class of Jan Joachine morning service. 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