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R---- bi 9 Cai DL ag PIII) 7 PoP pn a Cy BEE LS PORT PERRY STAR - - Thursday, Jine 22nd, 1967 - ~ 'COUPLE SPENT SEVEN YEARS AMONG PHILIPPINE NATIVES Assembled in front of the combined school and church building, Mr. Shomas Henningsen and 10 native men built to a cost of $10.00 is the class he taught with the assistance of a native teacher. "Among one of 'When asking Mr. Henning- sen how he come to meet his bride while living that far wapart, and long before to- day's fast communication systems, he said he met a brother of Mrs. Henningsen in New York, and was invit- ed to visit him on the family farm. » "The .day I arrived, my "friend and I were walking around looking at the farm", Mr. Henningsen said, "Then I saw this lovely girl walking across the field carrying a pail." *"I asked my friend, who the girl was, and he replied, "It's my sister." "We walked over to her, and I offered to carry her pail, and that was --the "beginning "of a very happy life for me", Mr. Hen- ifingsen said with a youthful gleam in his eyes. - "You are talking too much, Tom," Mrs. Henningsen said modestly, but appreciatively. After the wedding, couple returned to New York where they resided until 1916. 'Then came the assignment which was to be the best 7 years in their married life. They were to work among the natives near a town call- ef Sagada, on the Philippine Islands. One remarkable accomp- lishment during those years was the construction of a building to serve as school agsewell as church. ' Mr. Henningsen talked the head man of the village into supplying him with 10 men to help construct the build: ing, and he in turn promised that they would have a school. Only primitive tools were available, but the natives un: der the supervision of Mr, Henningsen .cut the trees, the building. "Do you know", Mr. Hen. ningsen said, "there wasn't a single nail in that building. We made wooden pegs, ham- mered them into holes drill- ed into the planks to hold walls and roof together." "I know it's hard to believe, but the building, when it was completed cost only $10.00, and that money was to pro- vide enough rice to feed the native workers." Here Mr. Henningsen with the assistance of a native, taught the children to read and write, during the day, and held services during the evenings. Mrs. Henningsen, on the same time acted as she calls it as a "housemother" in Beso, a village about 10 miles away. She was also in charge of a school, which was oper- ated on an annual, allowance of $600 including feeding the children. Mr. and Mrs. Henuingien agree that the Seven years be they spent on the Philippine Islands were the most re- warding and interesting of their 62 years of married life. When they decided to Manchester News Rev. M. Teskey brought a most appealing message on Sunday. His theme in keep- ing with Fathers Day. Miss Vandervoort, R.N. re- turned to Holland this week after three weeks with rel- atives in this area. Mr. and Mrs. L. Best and family visited their daught- er and family in Lakefield on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Roach -{-are holidaying this week in Ottawa and Montreal. Mrs. A. G. Christie of Balt- imore is with her daughter, Miss .C Christie for the summer. Remember the bake sale each Friday, ladies. All food is quickly picked up by reg- ular customers. Mrs. Teskey and little daughter were welcome visit- ors at church on Sunday. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. William Collins on the birth of their little daughter| in Community Memorial Hos- pital. those boys in that picture, | can't tell you which of hen is today a » full fledged bishop," Mr. Henningsen said. - break up, and make a move, Mrs. Henningsen suggested to settle in "God's own Coun- try", referring naturally, to her country of birth. Her husband agreed, and the couple purchased a farm on the 14th concession of Reach where they farmed and lived until nine years ago, when they retired to their present home in Seagrave. It was a real pleasure to meet the Henningsens, and the - Star joins all their friends and well wishers in extending hearty congratula- tions to the fine couple. ~ the| sawed the planks and erected GREENBANK "Many friends from far and | near visited Greenbank Church on Sunday and enjoy- ed hearing a former local boy, the Rev. . :ith McMill- an, B.A. B.B. D.D. of Burling- ton, who was the guest min- ister. The Quartette of a few years back also added much to the service. A large crowd remained to enjoy the lunch provided by the U.C.W. At the close of the service the Rev. Mr. Harris, dedicat: ed the new, church sign board which was: presented to the church by Mrs. Don McKean on behalf of the Evening group of the UCW. Mrs. Henry Leask of Tor- onto visited with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Leask on Sunday. Guests at the Blakley home on Sunday were Miss Myrtle Blakley of Brooklin, Miss Ida Stone of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Scott of Oshawa. Miss Myrtle Blak- ley was 'the , lucky winner : and received first prize for the best Centennial costume at}- the dance in the Greenbank Hall on Saturday evening. Mr. and- Mrs. Gordon Wal- ker and family of Hepworth visited with her parents, Mr. at Wick on Callers at Mr. McMillans on Sunday were, Mr. and Mrs. Doug. Lunney of Whitby, Rev. and Mrs. Keith McMillan, daughter, Margaret and friend. Mr. and Mrs. Harold How- sam and family, Mr. and Mrs Elwood Clements visited at Mr. and Mrs. James Elliott of Oshawa on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mec- Millan attended the wedding of Miss Diane Fisher and fewia'r ary ET aE wx wn Eat end were, Mrs. Colin Mc-/ -|Eachern and family, Mrs. Dorothy Phoenix, Mr. Ed. : through the Centennial Hou- night. NEWS Ross Batten of Ashburn on Saturday -afternoon. Mrs. Snyder of Niagara Falls visited with Mrs. Harry Guy on Sunday. Guests at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Phoenix on the week- Phoenix all -of London, Ont- ario, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Phoenix of Burlington. Anyone wishing to see se at Greenbank may do so next week-end. Misses Merle and Elaine Bassingthwaite of Thistle- town were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Phoenix for the week-end. Mrs. George Love was the lucky winner of the Centen- nial Rug donated by Miss Eva Luke to the Hall Board and was drawn on Saturday ATTENTION DX OIL room, 57 King St. W. $-5-$-5-8-8- ARE EXCLUSIVE AGENTS FOR: CANADIANA VILLAGE ONLY 250 yards from EXPO Grounds. $625 p.p. (based on party of 4). Free parking, two double beds in each room and private 4 Still space available. Also inquire about our tours to EXPO. FOUR SEASONS TRAVEL 576-3131 (5 lines) Oshawa UTICA NEWS Mrs. Margaret Ballard and Mrs. Louie Mitchell attended a Trousseau Tea held for Miss Mary Thomas of Cann- ington on Saturday. Mrs. Parrinder held a shower for Mrs. Ruth Mac- Gregor on Wednesday even- ing and entertained a numb- er of ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kend- all attended the Batton Fis- her wedding in Port Perry on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Bail: ey from Brampton visited their uncle, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mitchell on Sunday. Mr. William Philp spend- ing a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kendall. Mr. Jack Brown of Ajax calling on his brother, Mr. William Brown on Sunday. The Mitchell family were all home with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mitchell on Sunday for "Fathers Day". Mr. and Mrs. David Me- Kinley and Mark of Oshawa visited with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kendall on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. William Bro- wn visited with Mr. and Mrs. T. Mortlock in Scarborough Mr. Buttar of Rose Banks and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown of Ajax. Mr. and Mrs. Lew Fielding from Keswick also Miss San- dra Graham of Toronto were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fielding. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Geer visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. 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