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The Seaforth News, 1957-10-31, Page 1•The Seaforth WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 79 SEAFORTH, . oO NTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1967 61.60 a Year Authorized as Serond Class mail„ Post Office Dept., Ottawa Snowdon urns., Publishers NEW SEAFORTH POLICE FORCE TO START ON JANUARY • 1ST Ata special aneeting of Sea - forth 'town council on Friday evening, Edward Ehrhardt, at present 'Chief of !Police at Shel- burne, 'Ont., wap selected selected as the Chief of 1Police1Seaforth, du- ties to commence Jan, 1, x9:58. In his application,- Mr. IE!+hr- herdt started he is 36 years of age, married, with four small children. He is 'a veteran of World War OI, with service in England and lEurope. He start- ed in 1949 with Waterloo -Town- ship. Police and became ;Deputy (Chief. !Tin• 1953 'he . joined the Hespeler police and while there organized a (Police Boys'' Hock- ey :Club. In. 1954 he served with Toronto 'Twp. Police at !Cooks- . vile, in .1956 at Paris aid •latter. 'Shelburne, His salami tail be $3,50 to start, with '$150 in- crease annually for 'three years. George 'Arthur ,Martin. of Strathroy, 30 years of .age,was chosen as assistant constable. He served for '3% years in the: army as a corporal, and is a Korean veteran. His father has been a member of the :Ontario Provincial Police far 30 years. The new 1Seaforth Police Force :will take over policing du- ties at midnight, Jan. 1. A eon- fi'nming bylaw with be passed by the town council establislhing the new force. :Seaforth has had a contract with the Ontario Provincial Po- llee singe Jan. 1948, thus com- pleting ten years here. At that time the 'CBPP were asked to take over here when council headed by -Merton A. Reid as mayor, found it -difficult to secure an assistant constable for the late John Currie who found the work too much for one man. The Pro- vincial Police introduced a po- lice ear with radio phone. IDecision to terminate the con- tract was arrived at recently by council when notice was receiv- ed that the town must hire three OPP officers if ,Seaforth want- ed to continue the service. The Provincials had been allowed to remain here the last two years as a favor to Seaforth, since its population was slightly above the 2,000 maximum set by the department. (Members of the town council have expressed satisfaction with. the excellent policing by the Provincial (Police, pointing out that no major crimes ,have oc- curred here during their pre- sence. Costs, though, have stead- ily risen until the 1958 police empense would - have been alt Least (three times 'as much as the initial .annual cost of around $$4,- 200 ten years ago. A modern police office was built as an addition to the town hall two years ago, complete with cells, according to plans approved by the Provincial -Po- lice. The new Seaforth police will prosdde 'their own !ears and be paid 'Sc a mile by the town, JOHN T. CRAWFORD After a five-week illness John T. Grawford, Jarvis St., Sea - forth passed away about 8:30 Wednesday night, Oct. 23, at the (Muir Nursing home, iBorn on the 14th eon., of tMM'Killop, he was in his 90th year. He farmed in.MeiKillop for 8 years„ then went out west and farmed in Southern 'Manitoba for 22 years before coming to S e of o rth where he has since lived on Jar- vis St. He is survived by one son John Crawford of (Calgary, Alta., and two ,grandchildren. Also surviving are 'two sisters, Mary Ann, -Mrs. Robert Coates of New ;Westminster, ,B.C., and Miss :Clare :Crawford of St. iCatherines and 'two brothers, Mr. Samuel Crawford •of Cal- gary, Alta., and Mr. Dave .Craw- ford of Brussels. His wife, the former Mary Souter died in March, 1955. Mr. Crawford was a member of Northside United Church. Funeral services were held at the G. A. ,Whitney Funeral Home on Friday, Oct. 26th at 2.30 p.m, with Rev Bruce Hall of Northside United (Church of- ficiating. Pallbearers were 'Rae Crawford, ,Glen Jaynes, Orrin Dowson, James Souter, Cliff Broadfoot, John Pryce. Inter- ment was in 94aitlandlbank'Cem- etery. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. James Raoho, Egmondvillle, wish to announce the engagement of their young- est daughter, - Blanche Marion Elizabeth, toGerald Lloyd, -son of IMr. and Mos, George Moir, Hensall. rile marriage ito. take place the middle of November. MARRIED Richter—Babcock In Toronto on IO,ot. 124, '195:7, Freda Webster Babcock, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Web- ster, to Eric (Richter, both of Kitchener. - - MISS EILEEN PHILLIPS The death occurred of Miss Eileen ;P!hihlilps in London, Ont., Ott. 121sit. She was the daughter The regular • meeting of the e the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sca+forth branch - of the Red Philipps of :Constance, sister of Cross 'Society will be (held in the Mrs, :Stewart Chambers and Mo' Library rooms on Fri. N,ov. 1 at Robert Phillips of Toronto. 3 p.m. Knitters .are urgently Burial ,took place in 'Toronto needed as we have received a from IShernrin funeral home, on,large quota •consisting of 100 Oct. ,23rd. Interment was. in the pr. men's socks, 100 pr. rboys' Pine :Hills Cemetery, Toronto. socks and 100 -pr. girls' socks.' • Edward Ehrhardt, who has beenselected as Chiof of Police for Seaforth • Nine Homeless As Staffa House Burns Nine persons were left home- less .Satiirday when a fire de- stroyed the Taxan home of Mr. and Mrs. John Templeman. (The two-storey frame house, about a mile east of Sitaffa, caught fire shortly before noon and within an hour was destroy- ed. None of the occupants was injured. Mrs. Templeman, 'who is ex- pecting her eighth baby within a few weeks, was confined to her ,bed with the flu. She was carried to safety and then to the home of relatives, where she was put under :a doctor's care. (Three of the seven children were also suffering from flu. The remaining four had been taken to the hone of 'their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Er- nest Templeman, abput a mile away, shortly before the blaze was discovered. Nine-year-old Bobby Temple- man returned to the house with his grandfather, and hard his hair singed, when he attempted to rescue some of the famni'ly's belongings. Mr. Templeman had installed a newly -purchased Quebec heat - ea: on Friday. ,Shortly before neon he put a large block of wood in the treater and then went to the cellar to fix :the pressure system. When he re- turned a few minutes later, the partition around the chimney hole was ablaze. Neighbors who congregated shortly after the discovery of the fire, said the flames spread quickly throughout the struc- ture. They were able to remove most of the furniture from the ground floor, but everything in the upper story, including furn- ture and the family's winter clothing, was destroyed, When flames barred the Stairway. iA cousin, Donald Cole, of Cromarty, n''ho had been stay- ing with the family over night, also escaped 'unhurt. Efforts are being made to ac- commodate members of !the Templeman family with rela- tives and friends. The Mitchell and Seatforbh fire 'departments fought the blaze with water pumped from a nearby creek, and later used water brought in im. cans by the Staffa :GreamerY truck. The loss was partially covered by insurance. - BERT M. CHRiSTENSEN The death occurred at his home on Railway street on Mon- day morning, October 281th, of Bent Molgaard Christensen in his 37th year. Mr.- Christen- sen's body wos found in the barn when his wife returned home at noon. Dr. F. G. Thomp- son of 'Clinton, coroner, decided an inquest was not necessary. Born in Rigkborg, Denmark, the deceased was married - there in 1946 to (Miss Helga 'Laga and they ,came to 'Canada in 1952, moving to (Seaforth 'about three years ago. The date Mr. Christ- ensen was a cement contractor, and attended Northsilde 'United 'Church. iSesides his wife he is survived by four - children, In - golf 110, Karin 9, Tunny 7, and Ronald 2; also a sister and two brothers in Canada, Mars. Peter Christensen, Seaforth, Max of Blyth and Olaf of Mitchell, be- sides three sisters and two bro- thers in Denmark. A private funeral took place from the Box funeral home on Wednesday at 4.20 - mar. with Rev, ;Bruce W. Hall of'ficia'ting. Interment was in Maitlanldbank cemetery. APPLE' DAY rrhe annual apple day held bY the !local Boy Scouts netted about M$120. The Scout''Associa- tion -would like to ,thank the public for their support. The money will be used to rpromorte scouting in Seaifortih. - KNITTERS WANTED No Farewells When Trains End Runs No tears were shed and 'there were no :mourners when , the early morning and late : night trains made their final runs an the Stratford-Goderich line of, the CNR ,on Saturday. No one got on or off morning• train at 1Seafortlh. The train crew said they were all from Toronto and 'had 'been, making the (Goderich run 'about - every other day. The conductor would continue on the gun from Por - onto to (Stratford os .a differ- ent train, but the engineer would" go on the spare board and probably (haul way freights. Express formerly handled hP these two trains will now be carried by a highway truck- ser- vice. The contract for trucking express' has been awarded to Joe Allaire, 'Goderich, who commen- ced on (Monday morning. CNR empress •officials recently prom- ised that the new truck service Gordon Hill, Varna, Officers Installed at Heads O. F. U. Rebekah Lodge 'Gordon Hill of Varna, who The offdeers of Edelweiss wad lash week elected 'president Rebekah Lodge were installed -of the 'Ontario Farm Union, has at •Monday night's meeting by been active 'ini the work of ;the Ma's. Ada-Fritvley, District De - organization since its begin- pully President of District 2'3, ping, He was charter president :Hugon, aasistted Iby her install— of the Varna local and hos been ing team wilthi Mrs. Reta Or as president of (Huron District deputy .marslvall. O9U for two' years, being 're- The following were installed appointed atlthe recent 'anneal into office: N.!G., Mlrs. Margaret meeting, i1VIr.. Hill is a native of Thompson; V.G., -Mrs. Ed An- Brucefield, son of Mr. and Mrs, thews; Rec. Sec, Miss Jean Lyle' Hill and his wife is the Scott; Treas., Mrs: Everitt former Ruby Reid, daughter of Smith; Fin, Sec., Mrs. Charles Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brad of Reeves; Warden, Mrs. Margaret Varna. They . have ,two Baugh- Messenger; Conductor, Mrs. C. tens 'and ofte son, Felker; Colorrbeaaer, Mrs, Keitlh !Ontario .Farm [Union Officials Sharp; Chaplain, Mrs, Joseph elected were as follows: Gruanme'tt; Onside 'Guardian, (Honorary • President, Albert Mrs. Allan !Campbell; 'Outside V. Commack, i rthur; .Prov. Pres- Guardian, Mrs. Rbbt. Dodds; idemlt, (Gordon L. Hill, Varna; R.iS,N.'G., Mrs, (Scott iHabkirk; Prov. Women's President, Mrs. L.S.NJG., Mrs. Robert Beuer- Geo. (Prosser, Blackstock; Prov. mann; R.8.VJG., Mas, Wiliam Women's First Viae -Pres., Mrs. Dalrymple;L.1S.V'G., !Mas, R. Frank Stephens, Harwood; Pro- Hicks; Musician, (Mrs. Homer Hunt, J.P.N.G., Ilirs. Albert Harrison. Mos. Thompson named ,Mrs. Dalrymple as Sunshine Pal con- vener, and Mrs, J. Hillebrecht as social convener for Novem- ber and December: "How to be - a real Rebekah" was the sub- ject of Alms. lFritzley's address to the meeting. 'On behalf of the meeting Mrs. Harrison present - Nearly five hundred boys and ed her with a gift and Mrs. Her - girls from 4-I'1 Clubs :all over rison was :presented with the jewel of her office. !Members rwene reminded of a euchre party to follow the next regular meeting, Nov. 11, the. meeting to commence .at 7.30. would give quicker delivery of vihcial First Vice -Pres., John shipments. Express will cortin- Hutohinson, llVlarkdale; ;Provin- ue to be carried by the remain- cial 2nd Vice-rPres., 'Walter L. ing one train each way daily ex- Miller, Tara; !Prov. Jr. fPresi- cept (Sunday, lThe final run of the morning train carried ,about 15 passen- gers when it went through' Sea - forth, a few more thatl usual the conductor said. Four pass- engers were bound for overseas and the rest 'Toronto. There was no extra traffic because it was a last run. Ontario took part in the annual 'Conductor J. P. Brennan of Into: - Club ,Co nip et it 0414100 s Toronto, and ' :Engineer (Basil in Guelph on Friday. Forty --two Schooley of .Stratford were in of these young people between charge of the last westbound the ages 'of !16 and 21 were from run ,of Train No. 37 (Saturday Huron County. The competition night. On its arrival at Goder- is divided into 9 sections 'iepre- ich rbhe engine was turned senting the various 44-1 Projects around and the train returned which are conducted in the Pro - "deadhead" to 'Stratford. vince of '1Ontario. There was one passenger for 4-111 Inter-Clulb Dairy Compe- Seaforbh, two for Mitchell and titions, 69 teams competing. the others for 'Clinton and God- Seaforth 4-111 Dairy !Calf Club, rich out of a total of about•20 17th, +Gloria Boyd, r,r. 2, 'Wal - on the train. Weekend traffic ton, and Laurel Dale, r.r, was usually slightly more than Clinton. Mayfield 4-'H Dairy during the week, the conductor Calf Chi), 35th, Jack Dunn, •r.r. said. At Stratford station -a 3, Bayfield, and Gerald Walter, group of railway men were talk- or. 1, +Godericha ing about •this and that, crimper- 411 Inter -'Club Beef Competi ing engines and so on, but no toms, -26 teams competing: ore even mentioned the last run 'Seaforth 4.61 Beef ,Calf Club, of the 'Goderich train. 13th, Charles McGregor, of r.r. The most exciting event of the 2, .Seaforth, and Dom Moylan, day occurred when the east- r.r. 15, Seaforth. bound afternoon train slowed 4-H Inter -Club Swine Oompe- down and finally came to a stop titions, 211 teams competing: as it made its way through a ISeaforth 4-61 Swine Club, 5th, herd of cattle that hadgot out Doug Jamieson, rn•, 4, Clinton of a field onto the tracks west and Alex Townsend, r.r. 3, .Sca- of Mitchell. forth. The last previous cut in ser- 4-111 Inter-Oldb 'Grain Convpe- viee on the Goderich-Strafford titions, 42 teams competing: line was in 1981 when the 5 IisIaKillop 4.111 Grain Club, pan. train from !Stratford to 22nd, Don Hemingway, r.r, - 3, Go d e r i :c h was discontinued. Brussels and - Bob Fotheringhanr, This 'train made the return jour- r.r, 3, 1Seaforbb. 'Clinton 4.11 ney as a way freight, Grain Chub, 27th, Bert Pepper, The .Stratford-Goderich •line, r.r. 3, Seaforth and Norman serving Sebringville, Mitchell, Cartwright, Lond'esboro. Dublin, Seaforth and Clinton 4-I1 Biter -Club Field Crop has operated since 1868. Competitions, 45 teams compet- ing: Exeter-IHensali Kinsmen 41-H Club, 3ard, IFhyllis Lostell, arr. 3, Kippen and Donelda Lostell, ,of r,r. 13, Kippen, Competition was very keen in all sections and the members who took part are to he con- gratulated on their fine day's work at the 4I1 Inter -Chit Competitions on Friday. Following the Competitions. on Friday all contestants, judges and coaches were guests of the Ontario Department of Agricul- ture at a banquet In Creelman Hall at the O.A.C. The guest speaker for the occasion was Hon. W. A. Goodfellow, Minist- er of Agriculture. Following the banquet, winning team anen9bers were presented with the various trophies which nvere up for competition that day. dent) Stephen J. Stephens, Bre- chin. Many Winners in 4-H Competitions W. A. MEETS (General meeting of the W. A. of Northside United 'Church. Mrs. Lawson le,d the devotional part and read an article "The goodness of 'God". Hymn 668, followed by prayer,' Each mem- ber was asked to read at home Psalm 65. Hymn 656 was sung. Minutes of Bast meeting read and adopted. Mos. (Snell wel- comed all present, Mrs. Close reported boxes sent to sick 4.1, flowers 1, sympathy cards 17, thankyou notes 17. Reports from the groups showed they had been very active. Nominat- ing committee asked, for one member to he appointed from each group, 1Tt was decided to have a Christmas meeting on Dec. 4th at 2.30 p.m and for all reports to be handed in at this meeting. A dinner is to be held (Nov. 112th, in order to try and form a (Men's Club, and the communion goblet is to be re - silvered. Da•, MacLennan spoke to the meeting about the sector plan and conducted a question - are. The meeting closed with Mizpah Benediction. . SPIRITUAL LIFE MISSIONS The third (Spiritual Life Mis- sion will conclude on Friday night in Ontario Street Church, Clinton. Larrge congregations have greeted the soul -stirring Minister, Rev. Dr. Ernest Thom- as, ,Methodist Church, U.S.A. (Plan to attend the Mission on Thursday and Friday. The fourth .and last Mission in the series will open in James Street Church, Exeter, (Sunday night, Nov. '3rd. iMlssioner: The Rev. Dr. IB, V. Farris, of New York. MAL'COLM 'McDERMID IMr, Malcolm MdDermid. a lifelong resident 04 Hullebt and (Seaforth passed ,away at the Timmer !Nursing 1 -Lorne after an, illness ,of about 118 months. Ile was born in !Hul'lett 82 years ago and was married 'by: Rev. Dr. Larkin at the Presbyterian enanse, Seaforth, on Manch 14, 4917, to Josephine - T.ufford. 1They retired to ,Seatforth in 1945. His wife predeceased him: on Alpril 1t1, '1956. He 'was a member of Northside United Church. The funeral took place on Tuesday, Oct. 29,th from the G. A. Whitney funeral home, and Rev. (Bruce W. Hall oftficiat 'ed. Interment was in Maitland- bank cemetery. (Pallbearers were Roy Lawson, 'Orville lDale, Ern- est )Dale,.. W. Crich, Arnold Jam- ieson, Frank Fowler. - W.M.S. THANKOFFERING The fall thankoffering meet- ing and also the '80111 anniver- sary of the Senior W.M.S. Aux- iliary of First Presbyterian Church was held in the church basement on. Tuesday afternoon wi4h the president, Mrs. D. Glenn Campbell presiding. (Mrs. Campbell opened ,the meeting With tlhe poem "Use Me", : and atter the singing of Psalm 74, "0 God. Our •Help In Ages Past" she extended a welcome to the visitors. The scripture and med- itation were read by Mrs. J. 'B. Russell. Ibev. D. G. 'Campbell gave 'greetings from Kirk -Ses- s>,on and spoke 'feelingly of wo- men 'who had prayed, planned and organized the society 80 years ago, ''a'n'd ,of those who have carried :on in spite of :die- couaragements and slow pro- gress at 'tames, down 'throublh the years. Brayer was offered 'hy Mrs. J. L. (Bell, and a duet "Abide With 'Me", was sung ;by Mrs. F. Kling land ,Man. W, A. Wavigibt. The offering was re- ceived :by Mrs. 11. 'Stewart and Mrs. 'McGregor. Rev. 'Gordon Chambers 'of the Belgian Gongo, Africa, was the, guest speaker, and by word and picture presented vividly the work in his !field of - labor: Cie Stressed that we should all have a spirit of urgency today to pray and work while the doors are stilll. opera, and the oppootun- ityto work is 'ours. The speaker was introduced by Min. W. J. Thompson, and thanked try Miss B. !Campbell. - A so:cual hour was spent at the close of the aneetirug, when the birthday calve was exit by Mrs. J. M. •Govenlock, and lunch was served by Mats,. IW, 'Drover and her committee. Friendship' Rally Held by Huron Girls A world friendship rally for all. Huron County teenage girls was held in 'Clinton, Ontario St. United Church on ;Sunday after- noon, 'Oct. 20th with approxi- mately 300 girls and leaders present. This rally was under the leadership of Mrs. E. Toll, Winthrop, counsellor for 'Gi'rls' Work in Huron Presbytery. The theme was "The Day with God". The worship service was 'led by the Goderich North St. group. Two of the Winthrop girls fa- vored with the 'duet "Toiling for the Master". The Walton group gave camp experiences which proved . very interesting as this summer was the first time a IC:G.1.T. camp had :been held in (Huron and it was quite a success. A rousing singsong was led by the Egmondville girls. Mrs. J. W. Rivett, chair- man of London, C.G.1.T, camps and London Girls' Work Board addressed the girls and leaders with the very inspiring mes- sage "If I'Were". She also pre- sented their purpose by means of an illustration with a flash- light. 'It was very impressive, The Belgrave group rendered two beautiful numbers, "Bless this House" and "Lord For- give". The girls mow enjoyed recreation led, by the 'Clinton girls while the leaders met with 'Mrs. Rivett !for discussion. The main question on the agenda was camp organization. A com- mittee was appointed to deal with the matter. • Miss 1Sy!bil 'Coua'tice, Clinton, a retired mie- sionaay from Japan had a Jap- anese :display set up and ad- dressed the group in :her pleas- ing 'manner. • It proved even more interesting as the mission study is on Japan for this year. The !Exeter -group expressed ap- preciation to all who made the day so worthwhile. The girls had- a fine display set up of their year's activities. The Clin- ton girls treated the group to delicious apples, The service closed with the C.G.T. Purpose, a hymn and "Taps". ,All went home expressing joy for the in- terdenominational fellonvship to- gether. LEE—EYRE White :mums, pink carnations, ferns and lighted candelabra formed the senting in the Hen - salt United Church on (Saturday, Oct, 26th, for the wedding of Marlyn Margaret Elizabeth Eyre the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ,Campbell Eyre, Kippen, and Norman Olay Lee, Galt, son of Mrs.- Burnton Mtiir, Seaforth. Rev. +C: D. 'Daniel performed the dowblering ceremony and Miss Greta Lamanle provided wedding music and accompanied tlhe eolovslt, Miss Mary Goodwin, who sang the "Wedding Prayer" and "I'll Walk IBesiide You". The bride chose for her wedding a floor -length gown of chantilly lace and set over dutchess satin fashioned with strapless lace bo- dice dotted with rhinestones, over which was worn -a lace bo- lero wiltlr sabrina neckline and lily -point sleeves, full .bouffant skirt of nylon chiffonwith front. panels of chantilly lace and net over sattin. Her headdress was a crown of seed pearls ,and', •opa- descent sequins which held her finger -(tip silk illusion veil. She carried a bouquet of pink roses and white baby mums. .Miss Maja Roobal, London, attended as matron of honor 'and Miss Greta Pfaff, Miss Diane Bolton, and Mrs. Jack Boyd as brides- maids, wore similar waltz -length gowns of nylon chiffon over taf- feta with (full -bouffant skint and cape shoulders falling into ties down the back to the hem- line. The gowns were in -colors of blue, pink, turquoise and yel- Introducing I aidatTar/ shaving by BULOVA Regardless of how you shave ... electrically, with lather, or brushless ...the new BULOVA PRECISION ELECTRIC RAZOR will give you a closer, smoother shave than ever- -vith the lightest shaving touch of all time! Six hollow ground cutting blades, plus new Trimming Clipper–the final touch for impeccable grooming... Built with the precision of a 23 -jewel Bulova watch., . Handsome, luxury styling. ivory or Charcoal Grey with Golden Decor $34,75 $1.00 deposit will hold this razor until Xmas SAVAUGE'S JEWELLERY GIFTS ' - FINE CHINA SEAFORTH uuuuuun"unvauunun'nnillm,uua,inuuuuauuuun ll eitelaiitioi llllnu"unnr, ,uu,n1 low respectively. They wore matching feather headdresses with r{hanestones and mitts, .and carried bouquets of pink and white (baby mums. (Miss Cheryl Muir, 'Seaforth, sister of 'the groom, as junior bridesmaid wore pow -der blue nylon chiffon and net over (taffeta, softly molded bodice, short sleeves and matching mitts, sweetheart neckline, full bouffant skirt of nylon chiffon and net over taf- feta. She carried 'white'and pink baby mums and wore a flower and net headdress. Jean Cole, cousin of 'the bride was flower girl wearing pink nylon chiffon and flower and net 'headdress and carried a nosegay of white and pink baby mans. Paul Muir of Seaforth, brother of the groom was ring=bearer and car- ried the rings on a white satin heart -shaped cushion. Mr. Don Muir, Seaforth, was groonnsman, Mr. ,Kenneth 'Willis, (Seaforth, and Mervyn, Laurence and Douglas Eyre, brothers of the (bride were ushers. A reception was held at Arm- strong's, Exeter, where the bride's mother reeceivd in an af- ternoon dress an tertnillo tone crepe and chantilly lace with dusty rase accessories. The groom's mother chose a tur- quoise dress with turquoise ac- cessories and both wore cor- sages of pink roses. Seiiviteurs for the wedding dinner Were Al- ma Fowler, Joan Wilson, Lois, Vera and June Tinney. Among the :many good wishes received was a telegram from Holland. For travelling the bride chose a navy dress and coat with dus- ty rose accessories and a cor- sage of pink roses. Mr. and Mrs. Lee will reside in ,Galt. Guests attended from Galt, Niagara T!'.al-Is, iSt. •Marys, Exet- er, Hensall, Seaforth and sur- rounding district. Mr. and Mas. S. Roobal, Hen- sel], entertained the bridal par- ty at . their 'home following the wedding ,rehearsal Friday even- ing. Prior to iher ,marriage Miss Marlyn Eyre has been 'honoured at ,pre -nuptial events. A number of girl friends niet at the home -of Mrs. Cecil Pull- man and presented her with a miscellaneous shower. 'In charge of the event was 'Mrs. Jack Boyd of !Seaforth. A very en- joyable evening was spent with contests and games after which the bride was presented with many :beautiful gifts. Marlyn thanked 'her friends and a dain- ty lunch was served by the host- ess. The staff of Bankof &Ion-' tr•eal in Rebell presented ' her with the ,gift -of -an electric tea' kettle prior to her 'being trans- ferred to the Bank 'of Montreal in Galt. A miscellaneous shower was held in honor .of Miss Marlyn Eyre.' alt IC'hiselhur'st U n i t e d Ohurch en Monday evening pri- or to her wedding. Mrs. Russell Brook, •Mrs. IBorb Bell and :Ma's, Richard Taylor were hostesses. The church basement was beau- tifully decorated ,for the occa- sion and ,a program was' enjoy- ed. Readings by Mrs. Verne Alderdiee and Mrs. Bob Bell, sing songs and a mock wedding was staged, Those taking part were Mars. Ken McKay, Mrs. James Drummond, Mrs. Bob Kinsman, Mrs. Richard Taylor, Mrs. Toon Baintnell, Mrs. :Har- vey Jacobi and 'Mrs. Alvin Cole. Marlyn was then ,escorted to a decorated chair and an address was read by Mrs. Bob Bell. Mrs. J. Brintnell and ,Mrs. Bell as- sisted in opening the gifts. Mar- lyn thanked her anany friends for the beautiful gifts and in- vited them to her home 'after- ward to see her trousseau. EGMONDVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Lew Egan_ of ;Moose Jaw, ;Sack., have been visiting their brother, John Mc- Lachlan and Mrs. McLachlan before leaving for Montreal and hoarding the Empress ,of Scot- land for a four month stay in Ireland, visiting their ,daughter and ihusband. Mr. and Mrs. W. B1. Nicholl. Mr. arid Airs. Wm. Seotchaner have returned home after visit- ing for three weeks with friends in Guelph and Agincourt. Visitors on ,Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Dalrymple were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ken- ny of London, Mrs. Pearce and 1Mr•, and Mrs. Thachuok anti family of Munroe. Mrs. Herb 1Goombs and Mrs. Townsend have returned 'home ,from the hospital. Mrs. Ted Brown. is at present a patient in the hospital Mrs. Earl Elliot of Dublin is visiting with her father, II•r. Ted Brown. - Mr. Robert Dalrymple is con- fined to bed through illness. ,Mrs. Wm. Houghton of Crom- arty was a visitor on Tuesday with the Robert Dalrymples. (Mies Lynn Haney has return- ed home after spending the past 5 months in Scotland. WALTON Annversary services were con- ducted in Walton United 'Church on Sunday, Oct 20th, with Rev. Karl Krug of Belgrave, as guest speaker. Tw,o very impressive and heart-searching discourses were delivered in Mr. Krug's usual unique manner. ,Subject in the morning, "'Christianity, the greatest force in the would today". The speaker took his text ".God is. ,our :God forever and forever" and pointed out. that Godis greater than the at- om bomb, the hydrogen berth and anything else, In the even- ing the text was One Thing Thou Laekest" and we were told that God wants complete dedication of all :of life. There was much to think over in these two very impressive sermons, The choir assisted in their us- ual good way with music' suit- able for the occasion. • (Holiday visitors over Thanks- giving weekend included: ''Mr: and Mrs. Wiltford . Caister :of Gass Gity, Mich., with the Kirk- by's in the village also Mr. Geo, Kirkby, IBurwaslh, and his two sone, Murray, ,from Tavistock, and ban of Toronto with Mr. and Mas, E. Kirkby.