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The Huron Expositor, 1951-10-12, Page 6;i • miner McKillop Residents Observe Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. George R. Willson, pioneer residents of Park Rapids, Minn., held open house Sunday, Sept. 1.6, in the afternoon and eve- ning in eelebratiun of their gold- en wedding anniversary, which 'was September 1S. Baskets and bouquets of beautiful yellow roses ,and chrysanthemums•, gladioli, asters, and other cut flowers and fall, garden flowers, many of them presented by friends and ,(p��eigh- cbors of the couple, :provilied a lovely setting for the event. Mrs. Charles Lind assisted by Mrs. Phil Szuszitzky, was in charge of the house decorations. The event was planned by their daughter, Agnes, of Phoenix, Ariz- ona, who was home on vacation, and their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson, of Bemidji, assisted in the planning. Close to 160 people signed the guest book of which Miss Donna Wilson, a grand -niece, was in charge in the afternoon, and Mrs. Leslie Wilson. of Hubbard, a niece, was in charge in the evening. Mrs. Wilson was attired in a p1:Ie pink Lace afternoon dress with which she wore a tripari rhinestone spray pin, an annivers- ary gift" from her husband, and a dinner ring, a gift of her daugher, Agnes. Her corsage was of yel- low roses. Her . sister, Margaret, Mrs. John Skalitzky, wore a cinna- mon brown afternoon dress with lace bodice and corsage of yellow roses. Corsag.es worn by Mrs. W. J. Wilson and Miss Agnes were of white glads. The serving tables were spread with white linen table cloths that were wedding gifts fifty years age. Assisting in serving and in the kit- chen were nieces, Mrs. Harold Wilson and Mrs. Albert Hirschel, also Mrs. Arlie McFarren. Annie McCulla, daughter of Francis and Agnes Grieve-McCulla, was/born June 11, 1874, in Seaforth, Ont. George Robert Wilson was born in Peterboro, Ont., a son of Thomas and Eliza Wilson, on July 15, 1870, He went from Peterboro to Park Rapids in the year 1892 and for many years engaged in the logging and lumber business. They were married September 18, 1901,.at the spacious home of the bride's parents near Seaforth, and Mrs. Wilson's sister, Margar- et. was their bridesmaid It was at the wedding that Margaret met and later married John L. Skalitzky, and both with their son, Jahn, Jr., now of Stratford, Ont, were pres- ent at the golden wedding. Following their wedding Mr. and Mrs. Wilson went to Park Rapids and resided at 402 Riverside Ave., until the year 1944, when they mov- ed to their present comfortable home on South Park Ave. In addition to his logging in- terests, Mr. Wilson was president of the Park Rapids, Fuel and Sup- ply Company, and served several years as superintendent in ai C.C.C. camp near Itasca. State Park, retiring from all active work sev- eral years ago. He has been a r of Zuhrah Temple of the Shrine, ' Minneapolis, and a Scottish Rite Mas 44 years. Mrs. Wilson has been a in the social life of the city. T ' are members of the Methodist Church. Their children are Wil- liam J., of Bemidji, and Agnes, of Phoenix. Arizona, and there are two grandchildren, Margaret Ann and George Wilson, Jr., of Bemidji. In addition to flowers, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were presented with Many :beautiful gifts. ik District Weddings HILL - PATERSON The United Church manse, Bruce - field, was the scene of the wedding of Marion Edna Paterson, daugh- ter of Mr and Mrs. Alex Paterson, Brucefiel.d, and Allan Ross Hill', Brucefield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hill, Varna. The ceremony was performed by t'he' Rev. W. J. Maines. The bride was attired in a street length dress of ice blue nylon sheer, with which she wore black accessories and a corsage of red roses. Attending her, Miss Marion 11'11, St. Catharines, sister of the groom, wore a street -length gold taffeta dress with rust accessories and corsage of cream -colored rose es. Ronald M. Paterson, brother of the bride, was gromsman. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where the .bride's mother wore a dress of deep violet crepe with harmonizing core sage of mauve 'mums. The groom's mother wore a grey crepe dress ac- cented with a corsage of red roses. For the wedding trip to northern and eastern points the bride don- ned a loganberry suit with black accessories. The couple will live in Stanley Township. DALTON - MaCL.INCHEY St. .Andrew's United Church manse, Kippen, was .the setting of a lovely fall wedding when Virginia May McClinchey, daughter of Mr. Carl McClinchey, Kippen, became the bride of Murray Gordon Dal- ton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dal- ton, Watton. The Rev. A. Hinton officiated. The bride was gowned in a white Ballena length dress of nylon and chantilly lace fashioned with a. lace bodice and matching lace 'bolera, and her fingertip veil fell from a Coronet of pearls. She wore a cor- sage orsage of Johnna Hill roses. Miss Joyce Pfaff, her gttly attendant, Was gowned' in a green dress Idenk tical to the bride's. Her corsage Was elf Better Plfne roses. Mr. Don- ald McClure was beet Mail far Mb entrain. bw litivrling a dinner at the Kippen lglLedCShurtrh, e. reeption was at, the bride's parents.- s.. ixiaWx ey I° sewed wearing a. lfllShe, dliib diess, While the ltdi itis r wore tt steel grey lu • crepe dress. Both wore a corsage of roses. For a trip to Niagara Falls and points east, the bride donned a grey tailored suit with wine accessories. Upon their re- turn the bride and groom will re- side on the groom's farm north of Seaforth, FLETCH R - GREEN Gladioli, dahlias, chrysanthe- mums and palms formed the set- ting in Grand Bend United Church for the marriage of Norma Eliza beth Green, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Green, Grand Bend, to Douglas LeRoy FIetcher, son of Mrs. Margaret Fletcher and the late Roy Fletcher. The double -ring ceretnony was solemnized by the Rev. Morley Collins, Strathroy, as- sisted by the Rev. W. Smith, Grand Bend. Wedding music was played by Gary Martelle, cousin of the bride. The bride's exquisite gown was of white nylon marquisette over taffeta. fashioned with fitted bod- iee, high neckline and V-shaped yoke of Chantilly lace. Matching Iace trimmed the long sleeves. The full skirt extended into a long train. Her fingertip veil of French illusion was gathered into a cap on her head, and she carried a Cres- cent bouquet of red roses. Mr. Green gave his daughter in mar- riage. Her only attendant was Miss Ruth Dawson, Exeter, who wore a tloor-length gown of rust taffeta and matching mittens. Her flowers were gold and bronze pompoms. Robert Field, brother-in-law of the groom, was groomsman. Ger- ald Webb and Clair Ginrich usher- ed. For the reception, held at Green Lodge, Grand Bend, Mrs. Greeni wore an afternoon dress of navy blue crepe with white trim, and ghoulderette of red roses. Mrs. Fletcher chose a dress of slate grey crepe with red velvet trim. red vel- vet hat and shoulderette of red roses. For travelling the bride wore a grey suit, rust accessories and corsage of yellow roses. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher will reside in Owen Sound. Well Known Varna Resident Passes A highly respected resident pass- ed away suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 3. at her late residence on the Bayfield Road, in the person of Mrs. J. Wellington Johnston. Mrs. Johnston was the former Mary El- len Clarke, daughter of 'the late William and Eleanor Clarke, and was born in Stanley Township July 23, 1875. She was married to the late J. Wellington Johnston on June 17, 1903, and he predeceased her in November, 1947. She leaves to mourn the loss of a devoted :mother- and sister, two sons and :our daughters: Mr. W. J. Perce 'ohns•ton, Wellington; Mrs. H. J. Luddington (Rena), Rolphton; Mrs. Melvin Webster (Cassie), Varna; :Miss Rachael Johnston, at home; amiss. Harold Dowson (Margaret), Varna, and Mr. Lloyd Johnston, at home; and nine grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. R. A. Miller, of Leamington, and Mrs. R. S. Evans, Oshawa. Mrs. Johnston was a faithful member of Varna United `,hurch and W.A. and a life mem- ber of the Women's Missionary Society. The funeral was very largely at- tended and was held from her resi- dence on Friday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.n• Interment was in Bayfield cermet tery, Aev. T. J. Pitt, of Varna, of- ficiating. Pallbearers were Mr. John McAsh, Mr. Ed. Foster. Mr. Lee McConnell. Mr. George John: ston, Mr. John Dowson end Mr. T. J. Stinson. The floral tributes were many and beautiful, and the near - Highest Cash Prices for DEAD STOCK HORSES.... $2.50 each CATTLE....$2.50 each HOGS... .50c per cwt. According to Siec and Condition CaII Collect SEAFORTH 15 DARLING & COMPANY Of CANADA, LIMITED ere were Mr. Melvine Clarke, Mr. W. G. Clarke, Mr. Roy Lamont, Mr. W. J. Clarke, Mr. Campbell Mc- Kinley, Mr. T. R. Dryden, Id',r. Clarke Batten, Mr. Stanley Reid, of Toronto; Mr. Howard Powell, Leamington; Mr. John Dowson, Jr. Those attending from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. J. Perce John- ston, Phyllis and Bobby, of Wel- lington; Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Lud- dington, Rolphton; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tipping, London; Mrs. R. A. Miller, Leamington; Mrs. R. S. Ev- ans, Oshawa; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Powell, Leamington; Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Batten and Nancy,. Mr. and Mrs, Stanley Reid and Nancy, Mrs. Ada Kamcke, Mrs, (Dr.) Fred Flora, Mrs, Harol4 Bagshaw, Mrs. Alex Manson, Mrs. Charles Adam- son, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Clay- ton Tice, Wellington, Mr. R. N. Ball ,Woodstock; Mrs. Donella Boyce and Mrs. Hilliard Rohn, of Hanover; Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mof- fatt, London, and relatives from Goderich, Clinton, Seaforth and Zurich. ZION Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bush'ield visited recently with Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Aldworth, Tilisonburg, Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Malcolm celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary on Sunday and had as their guests Mr. and Mrs. Jan es Gibb acid Mr. 'and Mrs. John Gibb and Charlotte. Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Britton and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Britton visited! in Listowel on Friday with Mr, and j Mrs. Wes. Parrish. Mrs. Parrish's mother returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson, Gladys and Russell, visited on Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Strathdee, 'Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. D. Graham, Sar- nia, and Mrs. George Graham call- ed on Mr. and Mrs. James Malcolm on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Pepper visited her mother, Mrs. H. Wright, in London Hospital on Sunday, We wish Mrs. Wright a speedy recov- ery. Winners of the draw prizes were W. A. Hodgert, Seaforth, radio; Mrs. Harold Taylor, Exeter, elec. tric drill; Torn Easton, Exeter electric toaster. Elimvil]e W.I. was in charge o' the refreshment hoo:lh. 1.. �► THE HURON EXPOSITOR Ii OICITOIRIR 9 1951 Lorne Passmore Captured Top Honors at S.H.P. Match Lorne Passmore, R.R. 3, Exeter,• captured top honors in the South ed of her residence in the village Huron Plowing Match for the third to Mr. Chas. Hoggart. year in a row when he won the Mr. Wilbur Jewitt is erecting a open tractor class in the compete- fine solo at his barn. Hugill Bros. tions Wednesday afternoon of last have the contract. week. The W.A. held a sale of home Lorne, now a seasoned perform- baking, produce, etc., in Seaforth er at plowing matches around the Produce Store on Saturday. country, was awarded the Esso Mr, and Mrs. Kelso Adams and champion special for the best plow- son, Gerald, visited with Mr. and ed land at the match. Mrs. E. Adams recently. Disappointing for the officials was the small crowd and fewer competitors than usual. The event was held three weeks earlier than other years and competed with fall fairs and other attractions for crowd appeal. However, if the quantity wasn't there, the quality was. Judge Russel Brush, of Forest, Said: "This is as good plowing as you'll seen anywhere." The Esso champion horse plow special went to James Hogg, of Seaforth. Winners of the Classes were: Jointer plows—Karl Watson, For- est; Jim Hogg, Seaforth; John Clark, Goderich. Open tractor—Lorne Passmore, Bruce Aitcheson, St. Pauls; Ed. Mitctell, Denfield; Wayne Shack- leton, St. Pauls; T, P. O'Malley, Tees water. Two -furrow 'tractor—Donald Eas• ton. Any number of plows' not under 12 incbes on tractor—Beverly Skin- ner. kimner. Any number of plows not under 10 inches on tractor—Ross Jeffery, Exeter. Utility class—Paul Armstrong, St. Marys. Mounted plows — Ken Johns, Woodham; Elgin Hendrick, Dash- wood. Juniors—Bob Wildfong, Exeter; Ross Corbett. Exeter; Donald Pcr- rie. Brussels. McKILLOP The W.M S. and W.A. of Duff's Churc•'h, McKillop. held their autumn thankoffering meeting on Thursday, Sept. 27, when there was a good attendance. Guests in- cluded Burns' Church, McKillop Home Helpers, Constance, Win- throp and Bethel. Mrs. Gordon Mc Kenzie presided and opened the meeting with Hymn 511, "Lord Of the Lands; Beneath Thy Bending Skies." Mrs. Gordon Papple read the Scripture and led in prayer. The study book was taken by Mrs. K. Stewart, Mrs. R. 'McKercher and Mrs. E. Kerr. Hymn 510, "From Ocean Unto Ocean," was sung. Words of welcome were given by Mrs. G. McKenzie, followed with a reading by Mrs. R. Bolton, 'Hymn 578 was sung. Mrs. Lear gave a reading, "The Clay House," and an- other reading by Mrs. Adams, "The Model Church." The offering was taken by Mrs. A. Smith and Mrs. R. M. Scott -followed by the nyutn, "Come )(e Thankful People, Come." The guest speaker, Mrs. S. Bren- ton, of Constance, was then intro- duced by Mrs. G. McKenzie. Mrs. Brenton gave a very interesting address, using *as her theme, "What. Time is Lt?" Mrs. L. Bolton favor- ed with a solo. Mrs. J. F. Scott, Mrs. N. R. Dorrance and Mrs. J. Keyes, of McKillop branch, pres- ented a skit entitled, "The Vision," with a missionary theme. A vote of thanks was tenderest by Mis F. Kerr. Mrs. G. McKenzie close;) the meeting with prayer an'r a so c'al half-hour was spent Constance Lady, 84, Honored on Birthday A pleasant af'ter'noon was spent on Saturday recently at the horn( of Mr. and Mrs. John Davidson Huron Highway West, when' Mrs. Davidson entertained a gathering in honor of her mother, Mrs. R. Lawson, who celebrated her 84th birthday. The afternoon was spent renewing acquaintances and was climaxed .by a delicious supper with the usual wedding cake served by the hostess. During the day Mrs. Lawson received many gifts, cards and messages. Those present in- cluded Mrs. Allin, Goderich, an:. Mrs. Sealey, Clinton, sisters of Mrs Lawson; also Mrs. Davidson, Sr, of Seaforth, .Mrs. Shephard and Mrs. Munroe, and three daughters- in-law, Mrs. R. Lawson, Mrs. E. Lawson and 'Mrs. Leslie Lawson. A daughter, Myrtle, Mrs. John Bus- by, -Chatham, and Mrs. Lorne Law- son were unable to attend. Con- gratulations are extended to Mrs. Lawson, The church and Sunday School services were withdrawn last Sun- day in honor of Burns' Church; al- so this coming Sunday in favor of Londesboro Church. Mrs. Mary Nicholson has dispos- NOTICE! Town of Seaforth All persons in the Municipality owning or harboring dogs must purchase 1951 License for same on or before Sept. 30, 1951. Licenses will be issued from the Treas- urer's Office in the Town -Hall, or by the Tax Collector, J. Cummings. After that date summonses through the court will be issued to • the owners or harborers of dcgs not having Iicenses. ALL DOGS MUST WEAR TAGS The @@ Ohe ee EGMONDVILLE Mr. Arthur Clemente, who held an auction sale of his household effects on Monday, leaves this week to reside at Orono, where he has purchased a home. Mr. Clemeuce has resided in Egmondville for 11 years and 'has made many fr•ienels. He held the position of Elder in the church and was always willing to assist in every worthy cause. Mrs. David Stephenson has pur- chased from Mr. A. C. Routledge the house and property occupied by Mr. Clemence, and gets immedi- ate possession. On Saturday last Mr. John Nott quietly celebrated his 85th birth- day. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Webster and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ray- mond Nott and family were pres- ent for the occasion. Mrs. R. J. Doig has returned to her home after spending a pleas- ant holiday with hq daughters w Toronto. ele WINTIRQp Mr. and Mrs. LloydArm.stroag and Gregory, Zurich, and Clarence, Dorothy, Bill, Beverley and Russell Taylor, of Stafte, visited with Mr. John McClure. Mrs. Clarence Martin, of Morris, visited with her daughter, Mrs. Harold Pryce, and Mr. Pryce. Rally day services last Sunday were observed in Cavan United Church. Rev. H. E. Livingstone, assisted by the Sunday School sup- erintendent,. W T. Dodds, was in charge. The story portion of the Program was taken by Leslie Mc- Spadden o-Spadden and- was much appreciat- ed. The young people's choir very capably furnished the musical ,por- tion of the program, un,der Mrs. Frank Johnston, who acted as lead- er and organist. A baptismal ser- vice was combined when the fol- lowing infants were presented for baptism: Murray Harold Pryce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pryce; Thomas Grant Little, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Little, and Flor- ence Marlene Dolmage, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Dolmage Mrs. Thomas Pryce is spending a few days with her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Arm- strong, in Seaforth. IMr. Andrew Montgomery, Brant- ford, ,spent the week -end at his home. BRUCEFIELD Mrs. Alice Hohner spent a few days last week with her sikter, Mrs. Wm. Smith, of Exeter. Miss Ruth Scott, of London, spent the Thanksgiving week -end Diseases of the heart, considered with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. as a group, have been the greatest Ross Scott. • single cause of death in Canada. Mr. Thorndon Mustard, of Kings- • • BECAUSE iT GIVES YOU , PLEASURE • . . ... you should do your best to preserve duck hunting. And here are a few hints that will help. Don't shoot until the' duck is within range, and be sure to pick up cripples. Where possible, use a good retriever and, -•r above all, count wounded birds in your bag whether you recover them or not. Wise hunting today conserves , 5,,, •a11u.14\• for tomorrow's holiday. CARLI11iG'S THE CARLING BREWERIES LIMITED WATERLOO, ONTARIO CS -t21 • v111e, spent the week -end with his 'parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Musk Cud. Mrs. R. Dawson spent a few days last week In lillCeter. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Zapfla and Wayne, of London, spent Thanks- giving with relatives in the village. Mr. C. D. Simpson has returned home from visiting his son, . and daughter in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cornish spent the week -end with relatives in Sar- nia. Murray and Mary Gibson spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. John McMurtrie, of Hensall, On Sunday next the United. Church starts their 75th' annivers- ary when the Rev. E. R. Stanway, of London, will Ibe the speaker. Harry Hoffman, of Dashwood, will be the soloist. On Tuesday even- ing, Oct. 16, there will be a turkey supper. The Mission Band held a very successful baking sale and tea on Saturday. ,Some $35 was realized_ Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Johnston and family, of Listowel, spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Orland John- ston. Paid workers outside of agricul- ture outnumber farm operators as a voting group by 4.97 to one. Hared Taken Off in Corn Cutter James Wilson, aid 52, of R R 2, .A,ubura, was acianitte to the General Hospital Ws past week -cad as a result of a corn -cutting acci- dent. Wilson had his right handl amputated at the wrist in a corn- cutting machine on the farm of Harvey Alton in West Wawanosh, Township. The man was eandeavor- ing to clear a stoppage in the mart chine when the accident happened, Dr. W. V. Jolinaton, of Lucknow, attended the injured man. Hospi- tal authorities report his conditions as satisfactory. — Wingham Ad- vance -Times. "Look, man, you have been real- ly good to me; you have paid for the dinner, the theatre and ate drinks—it's my turn now to be kind. Two five -cent fares, please, conductor!" Treat the family to -RADE MARK REG. Giving you the kind of telephone service you want is our job. You want it to be fast and dependable — and to keep on getting better. But at the same time, we believe there's more to good service than just technical efficiency and steady improvement. We think you like telephone people to be friendly, pleasant and easy to get along. with. You want to deal with someone who takes a real interest in your problems and who is willing to give you a little extra attention. 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YOU MEAN' DON'T HAVE TO STOP THE BENEFITS OF GREEN GRASS WHEN I PEN, MY BIRDS?) OF COURSE NOT, JOE -NOTICE THE PICH FRESH COLOR OF ROE VITA -LAY EGG MASH^ IT HAS VITA -GRASS IN IT TO SUPPLY THE VITAMINS AND MINERALS YOUR FLOCK NEEDS TO BUILD STRONG BODIES- PRODUCE EGGS AND MAINTAIN HEALTH. .. 6051-1, DOC, THE WAY YOU SAY iT, ITS JT THEUSRANGELIKEMOVING INDOORS. 1 GUESS WHEN YOU PUT+FARM-PROVEN" ON ROE FEEDS YOU REALLY MEAN IT. By Roe Farms Service Dept: vL-.s THAT'S ABOUT IT,� JOE. OVER 20.000 ROE HENS iN OUR PENS PROVE THE VALUE OF VITA -LAY E66 MASH -THERE'S NEVER ANY GUESS- WORK ON YOUR PART. c0UNrayv ROE 777 AWE YOUR PROF/ll, GROW ROE 166 PELLET FORM W. R. Kerslake, Seaforth Lorne Hay, Hensel!' A. J. Mustard, ,Rrucefield { J. A. Sadler, Staffa Shouldice, Rrod) hagen