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The Huron Expositor, 1982-09-29, Page 94, Jim and Jean Keys What is the secret ingredient to a long and successful marriage in this time of record marriage break-ups? If you ask James and Jean Keys 9f Seaforth, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last week. the answer is 'not all that surprising. Good health, love and managing to cope with problems on a daily basis, is what the Keys attribute to the success of their long and happy union. . Helping the couple celehrate their 50 the son Doug of Hamilton, two daughters, Dory Sholdice of Waltpn and Eleanor Walker of London, and six grandchildren as well as relatives and friends from around the area and province.' it was a far cry from the numbers present, at the wedding on Wednesday, September 21, 1932. The ceremony took place at noon at the hone of Jean's parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Smalldon of Brussels, with only the immediate fancily attending. At the time there were no iarge'weddings'and Wednes- day was the traditional wedding day. The couple were driven around in a 1927 Oldsmobile. which they used on their honeymoon. The couple settled into a small farm house on a 50 acre plot in Grey Township'. where they farmed for 14 years before moving to a larger 200 acre farm north of Seaforth in McKillop..lim Keys also worked for many years as an agent of McKillop Mutual insurance Company. They have seen several changes in the past 34 years in farming techniques and 'Yarns management, Neighbours have come and gone in those years, but the couple has rs managed to maintain contact with many of their friends. "There has been a great change in farming since we started.' Jim Keys explains. They don't have to do the chores we did." Jean adds. .1 he couple agrees that the greatest change is the movement from mixed farming to specialized farming throughout the area. The introduction of new farm equipment has helped ease the amount of work they experienced when they started. Over the years the Keys have made many friends in the area. They feel that the bond of friendship developed in 36 years of living in the community has helped them through good and bad times. " Everyone chipped in and made us feel at home," Jean explains. citing their first encounter with new neighbours in 1946. The neighbourly spirit has continued ever since. The Keys are now enjoying a comfortable retirement on their farm which their sort operates. Their work over the years has„ contributed to the security and quality of life they enjoy today. After speaking with the couple it is evident that they will be enjoying many more anniversaries in the years ahead. The couple were honoured at a reception Saturday night at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre and at an open house Sunday afternoon at their church, First Presbyterian, in Seaforth. A family dinner was also held Saturday at • ifte church., and friends held a get-together tor the couple. Sept. 13 at the Orange Hall in Seaforth. Birthday at penny sale @©© r1 Gin ©in Happy birthday this past week to Miss Edith Salo who celebrated her birthday on Tuesday by attending the Penny Sale. As Edith is confined to a wheel chair; this was a nice outing for her along with a number of other residents who enjoyed the walk up town, accompanied by Mary Finlayson and Ruth Nolan. Later all had a piece of Edith's birthday cake. Also having a birthday last week was Christine McCau• ley. Residents entered a few articles of their craft work at the Seaforth Fair and wer,' pleased to learn they had won several prizes. Also lvfrss Ila Gardner was the lucky winner of one of Lois Moore's delicious angel food cakes from the Penny Sale so Ila shared it with her resident friends on Sunday evening at • the Nursing Home. A number of residents viewed the Seaforth Fall Fair Parade on Friday, morning and many thanks to Clarence Maloney for the use of his driveway and lawn chairs. This year's parade was excel- lent but the weatherman did not co-operate as well. Mrs. Anne Row! and Mrs. Mary Catherine Lane. Mrs. Dorothy Engel and Mary Finlayson accompanied a number of residents last Tuesday morning to the Watt's Funeral Home in Brussels to attend the funer- al of the late Cecil Rhoades. internment was in the Brus• cels Cemetery. Cecil is one who is greatly missed at the nursing home by fellow residents and staff as he had been a resident for many years. Friendship Circle of First Presbyterian Church will vi- sit at the Manor on Monday evening for a program. -Bingo was held on Satur- day afternoon and winners were under: 13 - Ross Haugh- ton; 1 - Wilma Brill; N - Elmer Bakcsy; G - James Nolan; 0 - Nelson Hall; 4 corners - Penny Caja, Max- ine Elliott; full house • Syd Pearson, Wayne Hedges. PERSONALS Mr. Len Bloomfield was visited on Sunday by his sister, niece and her three children all of Goderich. Mr. Ross Haughton was visited by, his daughters Linda and Debbie of Strat- ford. Mrs. Ria Voogel spent the weekend at her home near Grand Bend, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Farley and family of Toronto visited nn Sunday with Dr. E. Sadlicr. Mr. Erie Dow spent Sun- day with his daughter Mrs. Mabel Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Young and children visited with Mr. James Nolan. Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Robert McClure were Mr. George Addison and Ross McClure. ,Mrs. Glady's Ruston and Mrs. Ruth Noll spent the weekend at their respective homes. Rev.Broadfoot speaks BY MABEL TURNBULL Rev, James Broadfoot of St Thomas Anglican church took our Wednesday service. We were sorry to hear that this would be Rev. Broad• foot's last service with us as he is leaving town. His ancestors in the beginning settled in the Seaforth area Oliver McKay remembers his grandparents and they often had an interesting chat on that subject. His final message was a love story. "Though 1 speak with the tongues of men and of angels and have not charity (love)". We recall our first com- mandment. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and soul and mind and thy neighbour as thyself. A young lawyer who heard Christ repeating this asked and who is my neighbour? in answer to this Christ repeat• ed the parable of the Good Sam arit an, We all wished the Broad - fools all the best in their new charge. We will not forget his farewell service to us of the meaning of love among neighbours, We shall try to practise its' meaning here among us. The usual cookies and drinks were passed by Rose. mary Whitmore our activist followed by farewells with regret. Betty Beutenmiller treated such to tiny potatoes from her garden. when 1 was -a child 1 remember grand- father used to say when it rained, it spoiled all the little potatoes. George Powell has had a wonderful crop of potatoes. We had a chance to see these large potatoes in a basket of which he was proud. BRIDGE ANYONE? Win or lose bridge is still a good game and a wonderful way of spending an after- noon. Fuzz Stewart came with a beautiful- rose, no doubt the last for this year. 1 have been in close touch with the bridge players. If anyone would like to join us call 527-0860. Tuesday is our day. 2:30 to 4 p.m. 1 would welcome a call to make a table. 1 ani the only one at Kilbarchan •who plays, Gladys Brightrall has signed off. a, Mrs. Harold Free, an ex -pupil. visited Mabel Turn- bull. Ryan Turner, young son of Kathie Turner, R.N. Director of Nurses came to Kilbar- chan. We hadn'd seen him since he was an infant in arms. He is now a real boy with blond hair who wants to run about and investigate all he sees. We have quite a family of staff member's children to interest us. Annie McNichol called to visit friends at Kilbarchan. Mrs, Belle Papple is our latest resident. Gordan Pap- ple with his mother. Don Brightrall visited his mother Gladys Brightrall. Anne Dawney is here today Monday after a few days' illness. We welcome her back looking herself today. Carol Glanville called, She called on all the sick •resid- ents and helped where she could, like bringing us our evening lunch. Shelley Cooper"got an apple the hard way at Ciderfest Saturday. THE COOK—Lions member Ken Roth was one of the official cooks at the Ciderfest pancake breakfast pn• Saturday morning. Harold Turn- bull, right, helps out. (Photo by Hook) sta l'A CIDER SELLER—Walter Armes , poured at Ciderfest Sunday. (Photo by Hook) 2:IL LOADER—A pioneer gentleman answers questions at the Van Egmond house Saturday. (Photo by Svela) THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEPTEMBER 29, 1982 — A9 Seaforth & District Minor Sport 1982 - 83 REG!STRAT!OPIS and EQUIPMENT SALE ( at the former Plumsteel Store ) • "NOTE: Pease Bring Used Equipment To The Store On Friday, Oct.11 S t Between 7 & 9 p.m. 41 CTO .ne to 4 p.m. f c 7p.m. to 9 p.m. er 2 er 5 SKATI� G Beginner -$35 Junior - $45 Intermediate and Senior - $55 [For family of 3 or rtnore $5 off each fee] Fees include $5 for C.F.S.A. registration Power Skating - $25 1 1 GETTE $35 Registration Fee [S30 for each,child pro a family after the Wet] $20 extra per girl. for Travelling Teams House League will also be formed. MINOR HOCKEY ALL Mite and Novice — 525 Atom — Midget Registration Fee — $45 ,ALL TEAMS TRAVEL FEE — S3Q Family Fee 1710 on Registration Fee Only NEW HOUSE LEAGUE FORMAT 1 1 1 1 1 1 eNIMI MINI - NMI MEI - MIMI - SIM ... SEAFORTH RECREATION DEPT. EVENING PROGRAMS 527-0882 REGISTRATION INFORMATION: 1. Advance registration is required, starting Mon. Sept. 27, and may be made by phoning or visiting the Recreation Office, 2nd Floor, Town Hail. Phone 527-0882 2. Late registration will be accepted on opening night i1 class Is not filled. 3. Generally, classes will be held weekly, except the weeks of Dec, 19-25 and Dec. 26 - Jan. 1. 4. Fees may be paid in advance or at the first class. 5. Registrants are responsible for providing their own supplies If necessary for their course. 6. Some courses may have to be cancelled if Insufficient interest is indicatud by enrolment. MONDAY NIGHT - starting Oct. 18 a] Furniture Refinishing Harvey Beuerman b] Mixed Adult Volleyball Terri -Lynn Dale c] Photography • Dick Burgess d] Stained Glass Wolfgang Suppan TUESDAY NIGHT - starting Oct. 12 a] Crocheting Bessie Broome. b] Sewing Susan Wheatley c] Badminton (Starts Oct. 19) WEDNESDAY NIGHT a] Typing Larry Plumsteel b] Ladies Basketball Deb Dawson THURSDAY NiGHT a] Mens Basketball Howard James [20 weeks - $30) 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. [20 weeks - $25) 8- 9:30 p.m. [10 weeks - $201 8 - 10 p.m. [7 weeks - 620) 7- 10 p.m [10 weeks - 620) 7 -9 p.m. [10 weeks - 6201 8- 10 p.m. [20 weeks - $30) High School. 8-9:30 p.m Adult 9:30 - 11 p m. [10 weeks - $20) 7-9p.m. [20 weeks • 630) 8- 10 p.m. [20 weeks - 630) 8 - 10 p.m. ® ■ei NM MINI lid W MANI- MIN NM WWII NNW MIN I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 5