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The Huron Expositor, 1984-05-02, Page 8A8 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MAY 2, 1984 FAMILY Walton couple celebrates 50th in Florida On Wednesday, Mar. 14, Charles and Bessie Boyd of McKillop Township were honored at the First United Methodist Chpreh in Wauchula, Florida on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Plans and arrangements for the dinner and musical program were made by their daughters who came from Canada for the occasion. They were assisted by Dr. and Mrs. Elver Hodges and the many friends in the church, The couple has travelled to Florida for the pas(29 years. Mrs. Boyd is an active member of the United Methodist Women in the Ada Parker Circle and Mr. Boyd is a singer in the choir; and both In their Sunday Scheel class. The fellowship hall was decorated with roses, gerbera daisies, palms, delightful Mexican paper "fun flowers", peonies and California poppies made by Mrs. Charles Cannon and Mrs. Frank Tayntor. These were arranged by Mrs. F.L. Revell Jr, and Mrs. Austin Bushaw. After the meal prepared by Bill Claman, an interesting program, a musical "this is your wedded life", was presented by friends, guests, members of the choir and family, narrated by son-in-law Ted Bergey. Among the sing -a -long old time favourites were songs sung by two quartets. One song "Wauchula", an original composition, was written by the Boyd's daughter, Ruth Fisher, who accompanied Jill Southwell, Eileen and Virginia Metheny and Carol Lou Franklin. The other quartet sang a paraphrased NEIL DEKROON CARPENTRY • Aluminum siding �- • Farm Buildings • Homes • Renovations • Custom Made Furniture 71 James St. Mitchell 348-8595 After 6 p.m. CHARLES AND BESSIE BOYD version of "Rueben and Rachel" adeptly changed to "Charlie and Bessie" by Ruth Hodges. Those singing were Elizabeth Motz, Beth Walton, Ted Bergey and Tony Cangelosi. Mrs. Bill Howard sang "1 Love You Truly", and "Through the Years". Everyone was delighted with the Boyd's grand- daughter, Sharon Bergey, as she sang "Grandma and Grand a ". Accompanied by her mother Barbara Bergey, she also' sang ' ice Cream", a reminder of the many gallons of homemade ice cream made through the years at the farm. Another favourite, "Smiles", was sun by Ernie Groves. Besides leading the sin n� choir director Jill Southwell sang "Da dy s Little Girl". At the end, Ruth, Beth and Barbara kissed their father. Following the program, all were invited to have tea and wedding cake served by Mrs. Joel Evers, Miss Frances ,Causey, Mrs. Harold Metheny and Mrs. Bob Wallace.. Family of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd attending the anniversary included: Mr. and Mrs. Ross (Ruth) Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Joe (Beth) Walton, Mr, and Mrs. Ted (Barbara) Bergey and Sharon, and Bessie's niece, Elizabeth Motz, mingled with friends, Grandchildren unable to be there were Andrew and Laura Walton, of Barrie and Cathy, Nancy Anne and Paul Fisher, of -Vancouver, Edmonton and Salem, respec- tively. Among the guests were a number of Canadians who had made a special effort to come to honor the couple. The Boyd family attended the Wauchula Wednesday Musical earlier in the day, enjoying a program of contemporary music. Mrs. W.L. Howard, member, sang 'Do You Remember" in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd whose 50th wedding anniversary was March 17. An exciting prelude to the music club meeting was a ride in T. C, Underwood's 1926 Ford, driven by S.W. Clavel to the Woman's Club building. Earlier in the week approximately 60 residents of Lazy Acres at Zolfo Springs met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Farmer to honor Charlie and Bessie. A decorated wedding cake, made by Mrs. Annette Phillips, was served with mints and punch. Everyone enjoyed a singing time with the Boyd's daughter, Beth Walton, playing her father's antique accordian. WI quilt, to be presented to Ont. premier. (Museum) Home, Stoney Creek and the Adelaide Hoodless Homestead, St. George. Also included on the tour will be the Niagara area and the Mennonite area. 580 delegates are expected at the Officers' Conference at Waterloo University on May 1, 2, 3 1984. THE OLDEST DISEASE Arthritis is mankind's oldest affliction, and traces of it have been found in the skeletons of dinosaurs and prehistoric man. The disease may strike in more than 115 different ways, and its victims range from infants to the eldetiy. Contrary to popular opinion, the most common age of onset is between 30 and 50 years of age, usually when the victim is in their prime career or homemaking years. Arthritis is responsible for more than S1.4 million in lost wages annually, and another 5150 million in lost tax revenues, On June 11, a quilted wall hanging will be presented to the Province of Ontario destined to hang in the Main Legislative Building, Queen's Park. At their semi-annual meeting from Apr. 16-19, the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario Board members viewed the com- pleted article which the organization has created as a Bi -Centennial project. The Centre of the embroidered wall hanging features an illustrated map of Ontario, with the Ontario Bi -Centennial logo and the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario crest appearing in opposite corners. Women's Institute members from across the province designed and embroidered 48 other blocks which depict highlights from the counties, districts and regional municipali- ties, a picture of the province's diversity. After the institute colors of gold and royal blue were used to assemble the finished portions, a number of skilled workers from Bruce Centre District quilted and added the finishing touches to this cooperative effort of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontar- io. The formal presentation to the Premier of Ontario will be Monday, June 11 from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Main Legislative Building, Queen's Park, Toronto, Women's Institute members from across Canada will be visiting in Ontario from June 16-20, 1985 when Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario hosts the 10th National Convention of the Federated Women's of Canada. The expected 800 delegatesi.will be in residence at Saugeen-Maitland Residence, University of Western Ontario, London. Wednesday, June 19 will be "Ontario Day" when delegates will visit the Erland Lee HURON -BRUCE delegates were chosen Thursday night at a meeting In the Seaforth Public School. The delegates will attend the Liberal leadership convention In Ottawa In June. They Include, back row, left to right: Jack Horan, Bruce McDonald, Paul Steckle. Front row, Muriel Murphy, Graeme Craig and Heather Redick. 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