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The Huron Expositor, 1955-10-28, Page 3• , • • • • • • • • • • , • fl„ ;MP {l.'�MN�f4 { )l IIENSALL NEWS OF THE WEEK Mrs, Eleanor McKenzie, of Kip pen, called on Miss Hannah Craig this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lammie, Rob - .by and ,Jean, of Centralia, visited with the former's sister, Miss Greta Lammie, to celebrate her birthday with her. Thanksgiving visitors with Mr. and Mrs. William Pepper were Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Pepper and Nor- man, of Hamilton, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pepper, of Sarnia. Mr. and Mrs. A. W Kerslake and daughter, Joan, Msited Sun - 'day with the latter's aunt, Mrs. Bert , Wiseman, and family, of Wellburn. Mrs. Wiseman had the misfortune to suffer a fall in her home during last week, fracturing her arm, Mrs. William Pepper, who has been visiting at Kincardine and vicinity for a week, returned home over the weekend, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dunlop, of Kincardine, and Mrs. John Mc- Kinnon, of Tiverton, who spent Sunday at the Pepper home. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Murdoch, of Dundas;.. Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Rumble and Christine, of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs, W. D. Duncan, of Miami; Miss Beth Murdoch and Mrs. Hal Curran, of Hamilton, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Murdoch at Brucefield. Mr. and Mrs. Murdoch enter- tained at an afternoon reception at their home, and at dinner at the Colonial Inn, Exeter, on Satur- day in honor of their son-in-law end daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Duncan, of Miami, who were spending part of their honeymoon with their family at Brucefield. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan left for To- ronto and New York on Monday en route to their home in Miami. 80th ANNIVERSARY SERVICES Cavan Church, Winthrop Invites all its former members, adherents and friends to participate in its 80th Anniversary on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30th 11 a.m.--Rev. D. A. MacMillan, London 7:30 p.m.—Rev. C. D. Daniels, Hensall Special music by the Choir, assisted by Mr. Don McDonald, Walton FOWL SUPPER — Wed., November 2 Turkey Sapper will be served by the ladies of the congregation from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Film Strip and Variety Program ADULTS $1.50 CHILDREN 75c AU" Fl H4' N. Hill, poclerich WQAA President Nelson Hill, of Coder/eh, was elected president of the W.O,A.A. for a two-year term at the annual meeting of the organization held in Wingham. One of the largest delegations in the history of the society turned out for the meet' ing. 'Other officers elected were: first vice-president, Harvey Lang- ford, Lucan; second vice-president, Johnny Bell, Listowel; third vice- president, Bill Young, Harriston. Members of the executive are: Norman Hill, New Hamburg; Glen Johnston, Fordwich; along with four new members elected, Jim Kerrigan, Mildmay; Herman Young, Kincardine; J. E. McKin- ley, Zurich, and M. Hord, Ilder- ton. The president will appoint two members as in past years to complete the full executive, along with Immediate Past President Hugh Hawkins, of Clinton, and treasurer and business manager, A. J. Lockridge, Wingham. The two retiring members are Clayton Groh, Ilderton, and Lloyd Loney, Wiarton. The deadline for hockey entries was set for October 30, and the groupings will be drawn up in Wingham Wednesday, November 2, at which time the conveners will be appointed to draw up in- dividual schedules. One important change by the O.M.H.A. was announced. It con- cerns a population change for C and B categories in minor hockey. The B category now will be a cen- tre with over 2,500 and up to 7,500. In the past the B category started at 3,000. • With retiring President Hugh Hawkins in the chair, the top slate of hockey celebrities addressed the meeting, including Frank Buck- land, of the O.H.A. from Peterboro, M. L. Gregg, London, immediate past president of the O.H.A., and Bill Hanley, O.H.A. business man- ager. Mike Weichel, of Elmira, past president of the O.M.H.A-, spoke on behalf of the O.M.H.A-, and Norman Sharp, president of the T.H.L., represented the Metro- politan Toronto Hockey Organiza- tion. .4! v PARENTS iVIARRIED SIXTY YEARS, HOLD CELEBRATION AT MOOREFIEIJ Mr. and Mrs. . F. Christie, Sea - forth, and family were in Moore- field recently, attending the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Thompson, parents of Mrs. Christie. Reporting the event, the Drayton Advocate says: "Mr. and Mrs. John A. Thomp- son, Moorefield, were 'at home' last Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16, on the unique occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. Looking extremely hale and hearty, the bride and groom of 60 years ago received the constant stream of guests from the community and many scattered points who gather- ed to congratulate them on an oc- casion which it is given to very few to celebrate. Present were members of their family: (Jean) Mrs. Cyril Jack, Northside Group 3 Holds October Meeting Group three of Northside United Church held their October meet- ing at the home of Mrs. G. A. Whitney with 19 members present. Mrs. E. C. Chamberlain opened with a poem, "If He Forgot." Hymn 483 was sung and Mrs. Or- ville Oke led in prayer. The presi- dent, Mrs. Norman Knight, then took charge. Secretary's a n d treasurer's reports were given and roll call answered by "Where you spent your vacation." During the business plans were made for the Young People's ban- quet being held in October, also for the bake sale. Mrs. Adam Ast , took the devotional part, "Don't Give Up." Hymn 579 was sung and Mrs. Bradshaw read the scrip- ture. Donna Mae Berger favored with a solo. The guest speaker was Mrs. Ed. Boyes, of Egmond- ville W.A., and chose as her theme, "Daily tasks well done hold the key to happiness." The meeting • closed with bene- diction and Mrs. McLean conduct- ed contests. A social half-hour was spent over a cup of tea. SEAFORT LIONS CLUB ai1oee.n Fro AND DRAW FOR 1955 OLDSMOBILE SUPER '88' FOUR -DOOR HARDTOP CA. Who will win the Oldsmobile Hardtop Sedan and the $1,000.00 ? ? Draw takes place at 11:30 p.m., Oct. 28 FRI OCTO IAY, ER28 SEAFORTH MEMORIAL ARENA — Doors Open at7:30 p.m. — GAMES OF CHANCE: • OVER -AND -UNDER • RING THE MONEY • GROCERY BOOTH • KIDDIES' GAMES • FOWL BOOTH • BIRD CAGE FREE! — Candy for the Children — FREE! CHILDREN'S EVENTS VALUABLE'PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUMES If weather is cold, Arena will be heated for your comfort Proceeds for Lions Welfare Work and New bions Pool — ADMISSION — Children (under 12) FREE Adults, 25c Each Admission Entitles Holder to a Free Draw Ticket • fT ■ 1 the RI NGO eats d V�Seating foAuditorium UA$L �� Cards � � p1i IZEs Cents �.r PROGRAM Outstanding Program on Brightly Lighted, Elevated Stage, featuring BILL JAMES in an Amazing Exhibition of Comedy Magic STEVE NT'"TrT.ING and .JUDY Juggling that t1PfiPq the Law of Gravity. OTHER ADDED ATTRACTIONS Mne / /F ( • and Mr. Jack, 8th Maryborough; (Luella) Mrs. Beverley Christie, and Mr. Christie, Seaforth; Miss Mae Thompson, of the Royal Bank of Canada, Kitchener, and Mr. Jas. Thompson, at home; grandchildren (Anna Jack) Mrs. David Collins, and Mr. Collins, of Palmerston; (Wanda Jack) Mrs. Gordon Brunk- ard, and Mr. Brunkard, 10th Peel; Alice and Gwen Christie, Seaforth;' great-grandchildren, Rae Collins; Bruce, Mary, Beth and Allan Brunkard. Grandson Bryce Jack talked Saturday evening by long distance telephone from Maple Sask. "On Sunday morning members of the family attended divine ser- vice in Moorefield United Church, occupying three pews. "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II cabled congratulations from Buck- ingham Palace, London, England, and telegrams were received from Hon. Louis St. Laurent, Prime Min- ister of Canada; Hon. George A. Drew, Leader of Her Majesty's Loy- al Opposition; and Hon. Leslie M. Frost, Prime Minister of Ontario, who also presented a copy of the volume, "The Pioneers of Ontario." "Among the visitors calling to extend congratulations were: the Dominion M.P., Mr. Mervin Howe (Wellington -Huron) and Mrs. Howe, Arthur; and the Provincial M.P.P., Mr. John Root (Wellington -Duffer - in) and Mrs. Root, Orton, who pre- sented a lovely Citation Scroll, hand -lettered, from the Government of Ontario. "John Alexander Thompson, who had come from Gowanstown to the 8th Maryborough when a year and a half old, became the groom of Miss Alice Waters on October 16, 1895, at the home of the bride's parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waters, 8th Maryborough, with Rev. Dr. Strongman, pastor of Moorefield Methodist Church, offi- ciating. They resided on t h e groom's farm until 1947, when they retired to Moorefield. "Among honored guests at the diamond wedding celebration were the sons of the groomsman and bridesmaid of 1895, Mr. Victor Shera, Moorefield, son of the late Mr. James Shera, Gowanstown, and Mr. Ross Cook, son of the late Mrs. Cook • (nee Emma Waters), Damascus. Mrs. Thompson wore a corsage of red roses, and Mr. Thompson a white carnation bou- tonniere. "The groom was for many years prominent in the public life of Wellington County, attaining its highest position as Warden, after several terms as Reeve of Mary - borough Township, which he later served as Clerk, which position his son James now holds. He is a Past Master of Conestogo Lodge, No. 295, A.F. k A.M., Drayton, and L.O.L. 645, Moorefield. He is a past president of North Welling- ton Conservative Association. M anw Mrs. Thompson are devoted members of Moorefield United Church, the former raving been on the Board for many years. Mrs. Thompson is a member of the Woman's Association, Woman's Missionary Society and Women's Institute. and Drayton Chapter No. 38, Order of the Eastern Star. "Delicious refreshments were served by the immediate members of the family, with the fallowing pouring tea: Mrs. Beatrice Tmop- kins, Mrs. Peter Boyer, Mrs. Elwin Philp. Mrs. Dr. E. J. Wildfang. Mrs. William Herbert. Mrs. Enos Colqu- houn and Mrs. Oliver Elliott. "Mr. G. L. Waters, brother of the bride, proposed a toast to the bride and groom of 1895. Mr. Thompson is in his 86th year, and Mrs. Thompson in her 81st year. They are especially alert and ac- tive for their years. The Advocate joins their innumerable friends throughout this area in extending best wishes on that extremely rare occasion, a diamond wedding anni- versary, and wish them many more years happy married life." Carmel ' Ladies' Aid inn$, 71101 OSIT , supp, Enjoys Travelogise By Mrs. Hoy. Mrs. Clarence ' Reid and her group were hostesses for the Oc- tober meeting of Carmel Presby- terian Ladies' Aid Tuesday even- ing, Oct. 11, in the schoolroom of the church. The meeting opened by singing Hymn 147. Scripture passages were read by Mrs. Basil Edwards, and Mrs. Archie Hog- garth led the group in prayer. The devotional was taken by Mrs. Roy Bell. Mrs. Len Purdy read a beau- tiful poem entitled, "Do Your Dishes Match?" This part of the meeting closed by singing, "The Day Thou Gayest, Lord, is End- ed." Mrs. L. Baynham presided for the business part of the meeting. Mrs. W. R. Bell gave the financial statement to date. Plans for the bazaar and chicken pie supper were tentatively laid. Bills brought be- fore the meeting were ordered paid. As an added feature of the evening, Mrs. Harry Hoy gave the ladies a very interesting and edu- cational discourse of a trip which she and her husband took through the Northwestern States and the Canadian West during the sum- mer. Mrs. R. Y. McLaren mov- ed a vote of thanks to Mrs. Hoy for a much enjoyed travelogue. Rev. Donald MacDonald was asked to accept a beautifully dec- orated box filled to capacity with "specialities" from the various canning kitchens. Mr. MacDonald thanked the ladies and said he knew whatever the contents might be he would enjoy it. He took the opportunity at this time to thank the ladies and the congregation for giving to their minister such a good and comfortable home. Mr. MacDonald then pronounced the benediction. The ladies were serv- ed a delicious luncheon by their host, Mrs. Reid, and her helpers. Hensall Feeder Calf Club Receives Calves One hundred choice Hereford calves from Lethbridge, Alberta, arrived in Hensall Saturday for the province's largest 4-H group, Hensall Feeder Calf Club. The calves, weighing about 400 pounds, were distributed to boys and girls in the district, who will add an- other 400 pounds to them before spring. The calves, which have beenbought as reasonably as pos- sible, will be judged and auction- ed at the annual spring show, sponsored by South Huron Agricul- tural Society. New feature of the project is that groups of four will be judged for finish and gain. not for showman- ship. The boys from the six town- ships hold barn meetings all win- ter and receive training as to care and feeding. Trophies and priz money total- ling $1,000 were give at the spring show this year. Jack Kinsman, Cromarty, is president, and Jim McGregor. Kippen, is secretary. ')'LOGSDON'S H & N "NICK (HICKS" These are the champion egg pro- ducers you've heard so much about. Contact us for complete informa- tion, prices and open dates- LOGSDON BREEDER HATCHERY MILLERSBURG, OHIO RE -VITALIZED CLEANING Is Better Than Ever at Buchanan Cleaners Mount Forest More Spots and Stains Removed Garments stay clean longer; will wear longer. Phone 669 r 2 - Seaforth ANDY CALDER AGENT MON. and THURS. 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