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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1982-09-29, Page 2PAGE 2 —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29,1082 Huron Branch of Genealogical Society holds workshop The Huron County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society held- its third annual. Genealogical Workshop on Saturday, September 25 at Robertson School. Over 60 persons attended the all -day workshop, coming from as • far north as Huntsville and as far south as Redford, Michigan. Alison Lobb of Clinton was on hand with her camera photographing old pictures that participants had brought with them. The new pictures may then be used for reproduction in family history books. The first speaker off the day was James. Zavitz, Genealogist for the London Branch of the United Empire Loyalist Assoc. Mr. Zavitz's presentation was "The United Empire Loyalists" and detailed how persons became designated as Loyalists and time frames. In 1783 the Loyalists settled in the Maritimes and in 1784 in Ontario and Quebec. In 1789 an Order in Council was made- granting land to sons of Loyalists upon. reaching 18 years of age and, believe it or not, to daughters reaching age 21 or upon their mar- riage. Mr. Zavitralso listed a. number of books which anyone interested in Loyalist history should obtain from their local library. James Anderson, A.O.C.A„ Archivist- for Perth Stratford, spOke on "The Canada Company - Huron Tract". Settlers were able to purchase land from the Canada Company all. across Ontario but the • printery areas of.settlernent were in Guelph: and Huron County. After 129 years, the Canada Company went rout q�sieiiin 192. Brian Gilchrist, B.A., CG.R.S., began the after- noon program with his presentation on "Locating your County of Origin in the •Old Country". He advised: that the first thing to be done isestablish a time reference and then begin a locality search, always working backwards. You must aim) • be aWare of hoW to make use of sources available to you. He gave a number of overseas addressee and titles of various Useful source books. He stated that given time and lots of pa- tience and effort, it is possi- ble to locate just about 4.4WQrle anywhere. Gordon Hillman, B.A., U.E., concluded the day with his presentation on "Using Salt Lake Genealogy Library for Around the World Research". The Church of the Latter Day Saints began gathering genealogical data in the 1890s and began microfilm- ing this material in 1930. There are presently over one million rolls of microfilm and filming is currently go- ing, on in 103 locations around the world. All material is available to the gerteral public. Door prizes were donated by Misted Jewelers, Seafor- th, Hildebrand Flowers. Seaforth and Larone-Spittal, Seaforth and won respective- ly by Evelyn Olde of Clinton, Wesley Ham of Huntsville and Ken Vingoe of Goderich. A hand -made afghan was raffled off and won by Rita Duncan of Seaforth. Ap entire day could have been spent at the display tables which held a fascinating array of com- pleted family histories. When looking through these books, it is easy to see the love and dedication that has gone into them. What isn't so visible is the Many hours spent gathering all the fami- ly history, collating it into something interesting, infor- mative and comprehensive andpreparing.It for publiCa; tion. These hours usually add up to many years. Affe. of the holdings of the Huron County • Genealogical Society's ever growing, resource library, some pur- chased by the Branch with the aid of a Wintario grant and many others donated by persons. interested in assisting others in their genealogical research. The library included maps, history books, biographies, The Huron County branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society held its third annual workshop in Goderlch Saturday. Members of the county branchenjoyed four .= guest speakers during the one -day event as well as the numerous display tables that featured relevant and in- formative genealogical material. (photo by Dave Sykes) •, family histories and jour- nals, magazines and bulletins from various genealogical and . family history groups' around the world. . • 'There was also 'a most in- teresting 'array of items for purchase from Family Tree -Scrapbooks;---genealogicat- handbooks, pedigree and family group work sheets to cemetery recordings and. newsletters published, by the Huron County Branch. • Brandi chairman, Carole Robinson, felt the day a huge success and cOme next spr- ing, plans will be' getting underway for their fourth • annual genealogical workshop m September 1983. Although a fund raising event, registration fees are kept as low as possible and include lunch. An important ' • aspeet of the day is having the opportunity to chat with others interested in genealogy. Quite often, pro - are overcome this way - so- meone else has already been over that hurdle and points you in the right direction. One lady, attending the • Workshop for the first time this year, discovered that she was related to one of the • guest speakers. So if you missed getting out this year, do' mark September 1983 on • your calendar now! 0101 41P p e wed at Victoria Street Chtirc__ • Yellow mums decorated, the altar of .Vietaria Street Utdted 'Church in Gederich, on Sent'ember 4 at 2' p.m. for the wedding ceremony of Christine Louise • Freeman end David.Earl Mewhinney, both of Stratford. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Freeman of Goderich and the groom is the son of Mrs. Doris Mewhinney of Lucknow, The Reverend John D.M. Wood officiated at the double -ring ceremony. • Music was provided by organist Paul Howe and soloist, Mrs. Joy Harrison • who sang The Wedding Song and I'll Walk Beside Yom • The bride was given in marriage by her parents. Sheewore-a-full-length_gowne of white satin with a high neckline. The bodice and • sleeves of the dress were accented with embroidery, lace and small pearls. The hem of the dress was em- broidered with small daisies. The bride's headpiece, veil' and train were accented with small pearls and lace, with daisies to match the dress. She carried a bouquet of silk red roses, miniature white carnations and baby's breath. • Matron of honor was Mrs. Dorothy Stauffer of Bowmanville. She wore a pink floor length dress of knitted crepe and carried a silk bouquet of pink roses, white daisies and baby's • breath. She also wore two pink tinted daisies in her hair. / Bridesmaids were Mrs. Linda Hunter of Stratford and Mrs. Lisa Galt of BoWmanville. They were gowned—identieally—W the - matron of honor, wore the same flowers in their hair and carried the same bouquets. Flowergirls were Jennifer Freeman of Goderich and • Karen Allin of Kitchener. They wore floor length dresses in yellow organza and carried baskets of miniature pink roses, white • daisies and green ivy. Each also wore a daisy and baby's breath in their hair. Groomsman was Bruce Allin of Goderich, uncleof the bride. Guests were ushered into the church by Ken Mewhinney of Lucknow and Murray Mewhinney of • Peterborough, brothers of the groom. The groom wore; a tan colored tuxedo with a red rose boutonmere. His at- tendants wore brown tuxedos with white' boutonnieres. • Seaming-- the- wedding -- ceremony, a dinner , and reception were held at Saltford Valley Hall. Gerald Alibi of Bowmanville, uncle • of the bride, acted as master of ceremonies. The bride's mother greeted guests wearing a street -length cranberry colored dress of crepe , de chine with a corsage of silk white roses. The geoom's mother assisted wearing a street length light mauve dress of crepe de chine with a cor- sage of silk white roses. For a wedding trip to Collingwood and points north, the bride changed to a beige street -length dress with multi -colored flowers, white accessories and a corsage of silk white roses. Mr. and Mrs. David Earl Mewhinney are residing at 193 Norfolk Street, Stratford. Prior to her wedding, the bride was feted at a shower given- by- Mra.- Susan- Huff- of Goderich and at a shower given by Mrs. Linda Hunter and Doris Mewhinney of Lucknow. Cru Ile living in'Goderich after Hol esville we ding Mary Jean Betties and Kevin Baer were joined in. marriage, August 21 at Hohnesville United Church. The Reverend N. Pick of- ficiated at the double ring ceremony. Parents of the couple are Barbara and Alvin Betties of R.R. 2, Bayfield and Kay and Frank Baer of R.R. 4 Goderich. The church was decorated with flowers in mauve shades and lighted candlebra for the 0 o clock ceremony. Mrs. James Lobb played for the occasion. - The bride was given in marriage by her parents. She wore a floor -length gown of many lace tiers accented by long sleeves of chantilly lace. The chapel train and headpiece were of matching lace. The bride's bouquet con- sisted of yellow rosebuds, white and mauve baby's breath, stephanotis and fern all cascading and entwined with ivy. Her only jewellery was a glass cross worn by her mother on her wedding day 40 years ago. The maid of honour was Eunice Batkin of Goderich, friend of the bride. She wore a one -shouldered, mauve, Grecian gown of jersey with side slit skirt and a matching diagonal chiffon cape with mandarin collar. She carried a triangular-shaped bouquet of yellow rosebuds, white daisies, mauve baby's breath and fern. The bridesmaids were Shelley Baer of R.R. 4, Goderich, sister of the groom and Jayne Snell of Blyth, cousin of the bride. •They were! ch•eseed identical- TY-tothe maid ofhonour and carried the same bouquets. The best man was Tim Lowey of Goderich, friend of the groom. The ushers were Bruce Betties of Goderich, brother of the bride, and Dale Baer of R.R. 4, Goderich, brother • of the groom. The men wore dark, grey tuxedos, white shirts and black satin bow ties. Their boutonnieres were of yellow rosebuds, purple baby's Mr. and Mrs. David Earl Mewhinney • (Photo by Hadden Studio) Couple residing in London following Bayfield wedding St. Andrew's United Church in Bayfield, was the setting for the late summer wedding of Wendy Darlene Turner and Paul James Cartwright on Saturday, September 18. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Turner of Bayfield and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cartwright of Blyth. The Reverend Alun Thomas performed the double -ring ceremony. The ft) Mr, and Mrs. Paul James Cartwright (Photo by Frank Phillips) organist was Mrs. Hazel Dalrymple of Blyth. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride chose a traditional full-length white gown of silk organza. The sleeveless bodice was trim- med by tiny seed pearls on the high neckline and edge of the net yoke from which floral lace ,fell softly to the elbows in a shawl effect. The full skirt, which ended in a chapel train, was edged with two deep rows of matching lace. The bride also wore mate -hug elbow -length lace mittens. To complete her outfit', she wore a picture hat with lace motifs on the underside of the brim and outside of the crown. The outside of the iiwwasT -cOVered` with pleated organza from which fell a fingertip veil. The bride carried a bou- quet of silk champagne roses, white lilies-, daisies and baby's breath. The matron of honor, Deb- bie Fawcett of London, sister of the bride', wore a floral peach floor -length gown. It featured a banded, scooped neckline, short' puffed sleeves and a sash that tied at the back. The bridesmaids, Kathy Turner of Bayfield, sister-in- law of the bride and Brenda Millar of Londesboro, cousin of the bride, wore similar gowns. They carried lace - edged bouquets of silk peach roses, white and aqua daisies and deep orange and white baby's breath. They also wore matching flowers in their hair. Blanche Stewart, aunt of the bride, designed and created the flowers for the wedding. The best man was Howard Hallam of Stratford, uncle of the groom. The guests were ushered into the church by David Cartwright; cousin of tie, groom and Jeff Cook friend of the groom, both of Clinton: The groom and his atten- dants wore dark brown tux- edos. roses. A dinner and reception at the Bayfield Community Centre followed the church ceremony. To greet the guests, the bride's mother wore a cocktail -length gown of royal blue with wrist -length push up sleeves. The front bodice ' featured draped blouson lines from tucks at one shoulder. She also wore a silk corsage of pink -tinged miniature white orchids. The groom's mother assisted wearing a cocktail length self -striped burgundy / gown featuring a high ruffl- ed neckline and long sleeves. She also wore a silk corsage of burgundy -edged cream For travelling to the Bruce Peninsula, the bride chang- ed into an oatmeal open -knit two piece dress with char- coal grey accessories. Prior to her wedding, the bride was honoured with bridal showers given by Maria Vanderlei at her home in Londesboro for school friends; Joyce Essery of Clinton, aunt of the groom for the family members and a community shower by friends in Bayfield. .On returning from their honeymoon, the couple took up residence in London where they are both employed. Attendanere- -cloie to 198r- • A winning combination of weather, free entertain- ment, unchanged prices and special offers on the midway helped Western Fair realize i an attendance close t the 1981 total. Despite a diff Cult economy, final figures were just 356 persons shy of the previous year. The 339,640 visitors who clicked through the turn- stiles during the 10 -day ex- hibition were treated to an ever-changing kaleidoscope of free entertainment at the grandstand and four other stages, as well as a hosi of strolling musicians throughout the grounds. Ad- mission prices remained at 1 1 levels, and a special two-for-one offer on the mid- way during two days of the fair helped boost attendance on Tuesday and Thursday.' The gate awards tradi- tionally offered to fair patrons represented a change from the luxury items (cars, trips and mink •coats) awarded' ia_previous years. Instead, visitors to the 1982 Western Fair had a chance to win six, nine or 12 months' supply of groceries ' from Dominion Stores. The winner of the final draw held on Sunday even- ing, September 19 was Jan Martin of London. She won grocery vouchers valued at $4,798 - sufficient to feed her family of four until next year's Western Fair! Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Baer breath and stephanotis. At the reception held at the Clinton Legion Hall, the guests were greeted by the bride's mother and the groom's mother. • The bride's mother wore a floor -length orange ice dress trimmed in seed pearls with matching cape. Her corsage was yellow rosebuds and • stephanotis. The groom's mother wore a floor -length pale blue gown matching.jacket trinum ed with lace. Her corsage was of yellow rosebuds and stephanotis. • During the reception 250 guests were served a dinner , prepared by the bride's mother and friends: The tables were covered with white cloths and centered with multi -coloured sweet peas and trailing myrtle. Raymond Ducharme of R.R. 2, Bayfield was master of ceremonies. For her going away outfit, the bride chose a red sheer dress ruffl 01:Mice and full skirt. She wore grey ac- cessories and a corsage of red roses. The groom wore a pale grey shirt with a red rose boutonniere. Following the couple's honeymoon to Ottawa, Quebec, Gananoque and Toronto, they took up residence at 130 South Street in Goderich. Guests attended the wed- ding from Dayton and Lima, Ohio, Timmins, London, Kit- chener, Bracebridge and .§14.111190.41g4/.0. . Prior to hermarnage; the bride was feted at. showers held by the groom's sisters, at the home of the groom; by Mrs. Donald Harris, R.R. 2, Bayfield for the Porters Hill community; Eunice Batkin, Goderich for friends; Mrs. Richard Snell, Blyth for the bride's family; and at Mrs. Bruce Betties' home in Goderich for the Home Sup- port Workers. A stag and doe was held on July 24 for the bride and groom by their 'families and. :friendi Bride's grandmother plays music for ceremony. Blue- delphiniums, white gladioli, white spider mums ' and baby's breath decorated the altar of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Ottawa on Saturday, September 4 for the wedding of Vicki • Gail Whately and Dr. Arthur Paul Rossnagel. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Desmond Whately of Ottawa and ' granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snider of Goderich, and the grootn is the son of the Reverend and Mrs. Jakob Rossnagel of Leamington. • The Reverend Arthur. Conrad, assisted by the groom's fatfieffoffitiated at the double ring ceremony. Music was played by the bride's grandmOther, Mrs. Elta Snider of Goderich. The Prelude included Tocatta in F Major by Buxtehude, Arios by Bach, and The King of Love My Shepherd Is (with Chimes) by Gound. The Processional was Trumpet Tune by Purcell. During the signing of the register, Jesu, Joy •of Man's Desiring by Bach and Perfect Love by Barnby was played. The Recessional was Psalm XIX by Marcello. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a full'length white polyester satin gown with sweetheart neckline, lace bodice, chiffon sleeves and chiffon overskirt. She carried a cascade bouquet of sonia roses, stephanotis and baby's breath. Maid of honor was Elizabeth Rossnagel, sister of the groom. She wore delphinium blue polyester satin. The bridesmaids were. -Deborah Whifery of Waive, sister of the bride and Jennifer Shand and Nicole Baer, both of Ottawa, friends of the bride. They wbre sky • bluepolyestersatin The flower girl was Alexandra Whately of Gypsumville, Manitoba, niece of the bride. Her dress was identical to the maid of nonor's. Ring bearer was Conor Whately of Gypsumville, nephew of the bride. He wore a dove grey suit. Best man was Dr. David Grignon of London. Guests were ushered into Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Pan] Rossnegel the church by Richard Guests attended the Dickau of Leamington, Willy wedding and reception from Schauer of Leamington and London, Leamington Eric Baerg ofWinnipeg. Qttawa, Burlington,., Me—groom - wore -a. ihiCte—Wilh-g-s rn ilt o , grey suit and a sonia rose ,Toronto, Goderich, Van - boutonniere. His attendants cou ver, Gyp sumv i 11 e wore grey suits and white Manitoba, Jasper, Alberta, rose boutonnieres. Madison, Wisconsin and Following the wedding -Germany. - - - ceremony, a reception was held at the Talisman Inn, Ottawa. The bride's mother greeted gnests,,, wearing a wedgewood blue dress with cape and a corsage of sonia roses and baby's breath. Dr. and Mrs. Rossnagel left for a honeymoon trip to Europe and on their return, will reside in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Prior to her wedding, the bride was given showers by her classmates and friends The groom's mother in Hamilton and London; the assisted wearing an ladies from St. Paul's amethyst chiffon dress with Lutheran Church in a corsage of sonia roses and Leamington and Jennifer baby's breath. Shand and friends in Ottawa.