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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 9 Nov 1977, p. 5

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On Saturday, October lst, 1977, at 3 p.m. in Trinity United Church, Bowmanville, Reverend John Peters united in marriage Diana ýMarie Harness and John Thomas Woodòock. The organist was Mrs. Keith Billett. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Everett Harness, 28 Morgandale Cresc, Bowman- ville, and the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wood- cock, 628 Wilson Rd. N. Oshawa. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a formal gown of white organza over taffeta, featuring a high neck, long slim sleeves with a caplet effect over shoulder and back. A full skirt was appliqued with Chantilly lace and seed pearls and rhine- stones on skirt, bodice and sleeves. The gown was complemented by a matching headpiece and cathedral train, and she carried red and pink Sweetheart roses and baby's breath. The bridal attendants were Mrs. Robert Harness, matron of honor and the bridesmaids Mrs. David Vance, Mrs. Robert Collins, Mrs. Ron Woodcock and Mrs. John McTier. Wearing formal gowns and matching jackets of burgundy French satin with pink roses in their coiffeurs, they carried bouquets of pink Sweetheart roses, baby's breath and white carnations. The flower girl Miss Carol Barrett wore a gown of pink organza, pink roses in her hair and a nosegay of same flowers as older attendants. The best man was Mr. Robert Collins, and the ushers, Messrs. Robert Harness, Phillip Harness, Ron Woodcock and Paul Wood- cock. Master John Harness, brother of the bride was ring-bearer, and wore a kilt of McKenzie tartan. The groom and his attend- ants wore white jackets, black velvet vests and black trou- sers. The bride's mother received the guests at the reception held at the Lions Centre in a deep green velvet gown, a shawl of velvet and lace, with yellow roses. The groom's mother was gowned in a baby blue polyester gown and a pink Sweetheart rose corsage. The bride wearing a sunset red pant suit, white satin blouse, and corsage of white Shasta daisies left with the groom on a honeymoon to Niagara Falls and will be residing at 81 Ontario Street. Miscellaneous showers honoring the bride were given by Mrs. Tom Harness, the bride's aunt, by Dawn Vance, by Mrs. Norman Woodcock, and a tupperware party by Elaine Collins. Photo by Astor KENDAL Kendal U.C.W. met on Wednesday evening in the S.S. Room for the November meeting. Mrs. Stewart opened the meeting by reading a poem entitled "Too Swift the Way, Too Short the Day", followed by the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. E. Foster took the devotional which was on Kindness. Mrs. M. Stevens read the scripture and Mrs. Foster read an article entitled "Be Ye Kind to One Another." Final plans were made for Kendal Bazaar. Donations for bazaar will be greatfully received from all ladies of the community. The December meeting is to be a Pot Luck dinner at the home of Mrs. K. Wood on December 7th. Each one attending is to bring a number for the program and gift for the exchange. A social half hour was enjoyed over lunch provided by Mesdames Stevens, Wybenga and Atkins. Mrs. Atkins treating everyone to a piece of her 55th wedding anniversary cake. Members of Kendal Orange Lodge met on Wednesday evening with twenty-two present. The Orangemen have started the card parties, the first being last Friday even- ing. The prizes went to the following: Lady's high-Sylvia Hillis, Lady's low-Dora Mac- Donald, gent's high-Roger Downes, gent's low-Scott Yeo. The 50-50 draw - Wayne Lowery. Kendal Brownies and their leaders held a Father and Daughter Banquet on Satur- day evening in the Sunday School Room. Congratulations to Barbara Sawyer and Gerald (Jerry) Thompson who had a small wedding Saturday afternoon at the bride' home. Rev. A. Tizzard officiatei. The attend- ants were Mrs. Fraser Wallace and Mr. Robert Geach. The ring bearer was Shawn Sawyer and Fred Wilson gave the bride away. Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens and son of Ottawa spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. M. Stevens. Mr. Fred Boyd who had been in Oshawa General Hospital for surgery was moved back to Bowmanville Memorial Hospital on Mon- day. Mrs. J. Bradshaw of St. Catharines has been spending a few days this week with Mrs. R. Elliott. Church service was well attended Sunday morning. Mrs. Margaretta Stevens greeted the friends at the door. Rev. A. Tizzard held a dedication service when Miss Stewart presented 2 doz. Hymn Books in memory of Mrs. Wm. Honey also Mr. Thos. Stevens. Mrs. Ron Frank had a interesting story for the children on Remem- brance Day after which each child was given a poppy to be placed on a green represent- ing grass around a white cross. Following church service each child was given a poppy to wear. Rev. Tizzard's sermon was entitled "Love and Remember." Sunday evening the first Hymn Sing for the Newtonville Charge was held in Shiloh Church. ElIZABETH VILLE On Tuesday afternoon the Women's Institute met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Mercer. The president, Mrs. B. Wheeler, presided. There were 15 members and 2 visitors. The roll call was, "A product of Canadian Industry that I am wearing." The motto-Don't work ail your life to make a living but work to live ail your life. Mrs. C. Mercer,- convenor for Agriculture and Canadian Industries, planned the meet- ing. The minutes of the last meeting was read and approved financial statement was given. Moved by Mrs. R. Beatty and second Miss E. Carruthers that we have a quilting Nov. 21st. Mrs. H. Quantrill, Mrs. B. Wheeler, Mrs. C. Mercer, and Mrs. H. Good looks d Hampton United Church was the scene of a lovely fall wedding on Saturday, October 15th, 1977, when Reverend Paul Erb united in marriage Marguerite Ruby Haskill and Glenn Douglas Smith. Mr. Doug Dewell was the organist. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Haskill of R.R. 6 Bowmanville and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn A. Smith of Hampton. Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a very plain formal gown of white jersey with a square stand up collar and a high narrow waistline, trimmed with beaded pearls. Her headpiece was of beaded pearls with a fingertip veil. She carried a cascade bouquet of yellow roses with white carnations and baby's breath. Mrs. Sheryl Glover, the Thickson plan to attend the Area Convention on the 9th and 10th. A letter from our foster child Pearl Bell had arrived. For a program Mrs. H. Thickson gave a report on the A.C.W.W. convention held last month in Nairobi. A poem was read by Mrs. Quantrill. A contest on trees by Mrs. Thickson. Lunch was served at the close. On Thursdaý evening Mrs. Ken Trew, Mrs. H. Muldrew, Mrs. B. Wheeler and Mrs. H. Thickson attended a Mission- ary rally of the United Church Women held at Plainville. There were about 100 attended Slides were shown of Trinidad. The guest speaker and his wife had spent many years in Trinidad and came home about two years ago. Church services were held as usual. Little Christopher James Fowler, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Fowler was christen- ed during the service. Rev. W. Kennedy spoke on "Let us worship God." He also paid tribute to Major John McCrae who wrote "In Flander's Fields." Next Sunday it will be our turn to have the lay speaker as Rev. Kennedy only speaks at two charges on Sunday and we have had him for the past two Sunday's. Mr. and Mrs. Garry Fowler entertained their friends and family after the church ser- vices when their son Chris- topher was baptized. Mrs. O. Mercer returned home from California on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R. Provost and family, Lindsay, spent Saturday with Mercer's. Mr. Robt. Mercer had several helpers on Saturday at the house. Jim Fajt, Steven and Vicki, Pontypool, were at Mercer's on Saturday also. Mrs. Robt. Westheuser and girls spent Thursday evening with Thickson's. Mrs. Garry Fowler had a girl friend from Toronto with her for the weekend. Mrs. Ray Crombie and boys, Mr. and Mrs. W. Terbenche and family, Port Hope, were at Mr. and Mrs. C. Mercer's on Sunday. IS YOUR CAR READY FOR WINTER DRIVING? at affordable prices Single Vision Bifocal 32dup 52adup You'll discover a sensational selec- tion of new and exciting eyewear fashions at King Optical. . . and, at sensible prices too! Come see us today. KINGOPTICALCO. 23 Bond Street E., Oshawa • 728-12ý6l groom's sister was matron of sweetheart roses. The honor. The bridesmaids were groom's mother assisted in Mrs. Linda Heaslip, sister of receiving the guests in a the bride and Mrs. Joan formai yeiiow gown witb a Cartwright, sister of the bride. corsage of yeilow sweetheart Best man was Mr. Alan roses Glover, the groom's brother- Leaving on a honeymoon in in-law. The ushers were Mr. Northern Ontario, the bride Robert Haskill, the bride's wore a dark green and white brother and Mr. Paul Vaneyk, jumpsuit witb a dark green cousin of the groom. matching blazer and a siik The bride's mother received white gardema corsage. Mr. the guests at the reception and Mrs. Smith are now held in Memorial Park Club- residing-at 15 Nelson St. in house wearing a formal green Bowmanviile. gown and a corsage of white Photo by Earle Keatley. The Can SHAW Bob and Ethel Hendry and gifts, Garnet and Annabelle Rick- cates).' ard were part of the group Grades which spent the weekend in as The Ottawa to celebrate the Silver over -1 Wedding Anniversary of Hobo; 1 Archie and Barbara Hendry. Barrie,1 This was an unusually enjoy- inal-Doî able weekend because it was a Monste gathering of all the Hendry Costum brothers and sisters together Cat; Be with their husbands and Rider wives. Craig R G arnet and Annabelle had When attended a meeting of munici- masked pal officials of A.M.O. in surprise Cornwall on Friday and Satur- Lunch day, motoring on to Ottawa for commit Saturday evening and Sunday. Dow; S Gail Rickard and son Alan Jim an visited her Grandmother Wil- Barbar liams in Ottawa during the Sever week and then delighted all ed the" the Hendrys by bringing, St. Pa. young Alan to the party to meet his great aunts and uncles assembled there. Supper guests recently with the Killeens included Albert, Barbara, Kenneth and Michael Munneke, Phyllis and Jim Sinfield, Isabelle and Orville Challice. It was really a birthday celebration for Barbara when the guests all took on assumed identities so that she could say that many notables had helped in her celebrations. Shaw's Hallowe'en Party A good crowd of about 50 old and young gathered at the school bouse on Hallowe'en Night for the annual costume party. The distinguished judges of PI the costumes were Aileen Turner, Thelma Lane and Leland Ball. The chairman for the evening was Gordon Barrie with Shirley Brown providing the musical accompaniment for the parade. There was a general parade and then separate categories parades for the judges. The winners were Pre- schoolers (who all received a prize) Jessica Barrie, Jill 57 Brown, Tracey Bridges, Veronica Stanley, Craig Rickard. Grade 1-3 - (all received adian Statesman. Bowmanville, November 9, 1977 5 oughly enjoyed the old- fashioned humour of a mixed concert when local individuals McDonalds certifi- displayed much talent both Mcn Donaldcertif,-musically and as actors and Winner - Donald Wood, actresses. A very worthy 4-6-Carone Beaucage endeavour and much credit is Creature, Age 12 and due to the directors and Eunice Oldejans as a producers of such an original Best Comic - Doreen programme! Old Lady; Most Orig- We are sorry to report that n Rickard as a Corn neighbour Bea Campbell has e ;T BestiHae as aundergone some surgery in e - Tracey Bridges as a hospital. Likewise Vera est Group - Horse and Downey who is now spending a - Jim, Romona and few days recuperating at Rickard. home after her visit there. We Severyone had un- trust they wili both come there were several falong wel now. ;es tor au. h was served bv the tee Marilynn and Russ ally and Tom Barrie; d Romona Rickard and a Wood. 'al from Shaws attend- Be a Clown Revue" at ul's Church and thor- The giftA for ali seasons..,. We're Celebrating Our SPECIAL PERMANENT $1500 CREME WAVES ffer Good for November Only ease Ask for: CAROL, NANCY, ALICE, MARY B OBETTE Salon of Beauty King St. W. Bowmonville PHONE 623-7691

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