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91st Year No. 41 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10th, 1957 $2.00 a year in advance--$3.00 to U.S.A. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES OLD ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The interior of Old St. Andrew' Presbyterian Church, now 127 years old, was a bower of beauty with attractively arranged bouquets and baskets of fall blooming flowers, on Sunday, October 6th, at two services to celebrate its Anniversary. The Church was filled to its capacity at 11 o'clock in the morning and 7.30 in the evening. This sacred edifice has the distinction of being the oldest Church building in the village and one of the oldest in Ontario. It is the original stone building. Oxen were used to draw the building material from Lake-port. The guest minister, Rev. J. Y. Fraser, Padre at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, delivered two inspiring and (forceful addresses. Rev. Fraser is a favourite speaker In many communities. Mr. Charles (Bill) Palmateer, Toronto, was the guest organist. The guest soloist was Mr. Francis DeCarrol of Toronto. He sang two solos at the morning service and Mrs. Frank Martin and Miss Beverley Hubble sang a duet. The quartette, Messrs. Paul Haynes, Frederick Harnden, Richard McCutcheon and Ronald Barnum, sang two numbers. These boys are all students at Queen's University, Kingston. Mr. DeCarrol sang two solos In the evening. NEW RECTOR CONDUCTS FIRST SERVICE AT TRINITY CHURCH A large congregation was present Sunday morning, October 6th, at 9.30 a.m., at Trinity Anglican Church. The newly appointed Rector, Rev. David H. K. Stiles administered the Rites of Holy Communion. This was Ms first service in this Parish. For several years, Mr. Stiles served as an Engineer with the A. V. Roe Co. and during that period was a lay reader at the Church where his father, Canon Sextus Stiles, was Rector. Some four years ago, Rev. David H. K. Stiles decided to give up a promising career in the engineering profession and to take Holy Orders in the Anglican Church. The Bishop appointed him to the Parish of Gore's Landing, Harwood .and Bewdley, where he has served for three years, before being put in charge of this greater work in Brighton and Colborne. Mrs. Stiles is a niece of the late Bishop Beverley. They have two children, Cynthia, six, and Geffrey, four. Their residence is in the Rectory at Brighton. COLBORNE CHAPTER O.E.S. ELECTS OFFICERS Mrs. Helen Griffis, Worthy Matron, •and Mr. Wm. C. Griffis, Worthy Patron of Colborne Chapter O.E.S. No. 82, presided at the regular October meeting Tuesday evening, the eighth, in the Chapter Room, Masonic Temple, Brighton. There was a 100% attendance of officers. In her "farewell to office" address, the Worthy Matron graciously expressed her humble thanks for the honour she had enjoyed during the year in serving this Chapter as its chief executive officer. She presented to each of her officers a gift, a tangible token SILVER WEDDING PRESENTATIONS Mr. R. Keith Redner and Miss Win-nifred Fox were married at Redners-ville, October 4th, 1932. Mr. Redner's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Redner are both deceased. Mrs. Redner's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Fox, reside near Carrying Place. Following their marriage they lived at Rednersvllle, coming to Colborne eleven years ago. Mr. Redner is manager of the Canadian Canners Factory No. 154, East Colborne. They both are members and take an active part in Colborne United Church, and in all community affairs, both of faithful fulfilment of each one's : hers and officers of Colborne Chapter duty of office. To her husband she j No. 82 O.E.S. Mr. Redner is a talent-spoke a special "Thank You" for serv- i ed pianist. Mrs. Redner " her Worthy Patron. He also \ elocutionist. i gifted expressed his pleasure of the year' experience, following in his father's (footsteps, Mr. Frank Griffis, who was the Chapter's first Worthy Patron. He also gave a most humorous autobiography. The Associate Matron, Mrs. Imo-gene Armstrong, the Chapter's official delegate to the 42nd Grand Chapter of Ontario sessions held last month Toronto, gave her report. It was a concise analysis in facts and figures of the proceedings, ably prepared and well given. On behalf of her fellow officers, Mrs. Imogene Armstrong addressed the Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron, this presentation address ended with a cleverly composed humorous poem. A modernistic coffee table They have one son, Alan, a graduate of the Ryerson Institute of Technology, two daughters, Karen, attending Teachers' College, Toronto, Brenda, on the staff of the local branch of The Canadian Bank of Commerce, one grandson, John David Redner, Toronto. Thursday evening, October 3, Mrs. Floyd Bilcox, Mrs. J. R. Davis, Mrs. Gordon Haynes and Mrs. Chas. Black paid a visit to their home representing the employees of Canadian Canners Factory 154. They presented them with gifts of silver, a well and tree platter, a caserole, a flower basket and a Candy dish. Although taken completely by surprise, Mr. and Mrs. Redner stated their appreciation for these beautiful tokens in honour of presented to them by Mr. J. C. Arm- |their ^eMmg anniversary. RECEIVED INTO CHURCH MEMBERSHIP At the service on Sunday morning in Colborne United Church the following were received into the membership of the Church by the Rev. F. W. Taylor. By Profession of Faith : Mrs. Harry Thompson, George Westrope. By Transfer : Mrs. Arnold Harnden from Grafton United Church, Mr. and Mrs. George Moore from Wanstead United Church, Toronto, John Mutton from Shiloh United Church, Mrs. John Mutton from St. John's Anglican Church, Toronto, Norman O'Neill from West Lome United Church, Mrs. strong (writer of the poem) and Mr. Keith Redner. Mr. and Mrs. Griffis both expressed their gratitude to their associated officers for such a beautiful remembrance of a wonderful year of service together. The election of officers for the ensuing year was conducted, resulting as follows, Mr. William Church Griffis presided. Worthy Matron-- Mrs. Imogene Armstrong Worthy Patron-- Mr. Jack C. Armstrong Associate Matron-- Mrs. Winnifred Redner Associate Patron--Mr. Keith Redner Secretary--Mrs. Mary Hulin Treasurer--Mrs. Mabel Brown, P.M. Conductress--Miss Doris Cook Associate Conductress-- Mrs. Dorothy Seaborn Trustee--Mrs. Marjorle Coyle, P.M. Auditors--Mrs. Marie Webster, P.M.: Mrs. Agnes Baxter, P.M.; Mr. Morley Webster, P.P. The remaining officers will be appointed by the Worthy Matron-elect. The installation ceremony will be iducted Tuesday evening, November 12th. A Memorial Service was held to honour the beloved memory of Mr. Benjamin Maybee, who entered into rest December 8th, 1956. At the close of the meeting the j usual social time was spent and refreshments served. The draw for the baby shawl, made j and donated by Mrs. Marjorie Wher-1 ley, was made. The winning ticket was drawn by Mrs. Elma Morrow, Mrs. Malcolm Campbell, Colborne. and Mrs. Redner, returning from a dinner party at Trenton in their honour Friday evening, found a number of their Colborne associates had invaded their home to decorate It with streamers and other appropriate decorations for a silver wedding celebration. The evening was spent playing cards. Mrs. Bruce Spencer, on behalf of those present, fittingly addressed the bride and groom of twenty-five years and presented them with an electric coffee percolator. They both thanked their friends for such a lovely and useful gift. These surprise invaders also brought delicious refreshments to climax the pleasant evening spent to mark the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of their good friends, Keith and Winnie. MR- N. TOM ARMSTRONG SUDDENLY BEREAVED Sunday night, October 6th, Mr. N. Norman O'Neill from St. ' John's Tom Armstrong received word that United Church, of Dutton, Ontario, I his sister> M**- Smith and her Mrs. George Turner from St. Paul's ! husband, Mr. Charles P. Smith, of R United Church, Long Branch, Toronto j R- No- 2> Longwood. had been killed MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER FOR MISS JOY GREENFIELD A bride-elect of October 19th, Miss Joy Greenfield was feted by a large number of girl friends at the home of Mrs. Tom McDonald, Saturday evening, October 5th. Making a casual call at this time, Joy was bewildered by surprise to see so many of her friends assembled. As she entered the door two large balloons filled with confetti burst on her head. The evening was pleasantly spent playing cards. During the evening the guest of honour was seated in a chair over which had been built an arch, from this hung a large white bell. Joy unwrapped her many beautiful gifts and thanked her friends for their thoughtfulness. Dainty refreshments Among those present were Joy's mother, Mrs. R. W. Greenfield, and the groom's mother, Mrs. E. Gifford. MRS. JOHN BARRY 98 YEARS OLD and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest McDonald from St. David's United Church, Toronto. PERSONALS Miss Pamela McDonald celebrated her eighth birthday at a party given at her home Monday afternoon October 7th. Miss Karen Redner, who is attending Teachers' College, Toronto, spent last weekend at her home (here. Mr. Paul Haynes and Mr. Dick McCutcheon, of Queen's University,, Kingston, spent last Sunday with Mr.' land Mrs. J. F. Haynes. Rev. David H. K. Stiles, Mrs. Stiles and their two children moved on Tuesday, October 1st, from the Gore's Landing Rectory to their new home at the Rectory, Brighton. Rev. and Mrs. P. W. A. Roberts, Vancouver, B.C., have been spending month visiting in Toronto. Last Sunday they called on Mr. and Mrs. Myles, accompanied by Miss Jane Dudley, G.N., Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Dudley. Mr. Roberts is a former Rector of Trinity Anglican Church. James Smith, Toronto, spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Myles. Mr. Myles returned home with Mr. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Palmateer and family, Toronto, spent last weekend at their summer home, Loughbreeze. Mr. Palmateer was guest organist at Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Anniversary Services last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Black have moved into an apartment in the Coyle Block. The Wardens and their wives, of Trinity Anglican Church, Colborne, and St. Peter's Church, Lakeport, were at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Hardie last Thursday evening to meet the new Rector, Rev. David H. K. Stiles, and Mrs. Stiles. Rev. David Lemon and Mrs. Lemon, Port Credit, visitd her father, Mr. S. E. Turpin, last Thursday. Misses Ruth and Mary Ryan returned home after spending two weeks with their aunt and uncle. Mr. and Mrs. L. Lott, Wexford, Ont. were entertained recently at the home of their nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Maslen, Cedar Street. Guests last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Haynes were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Roberts and Mary Lou, of Port Hope; Mr. and Mrs. Neil Thompson and Mrs. Joe Summers, all of Peterborough; Mrs. Joe Dixon of Brighton. Mrs. R. Shergold, Toronto, spent last week with Mrs. Frank McGlennon. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Teal and Bonnie spent last Sunday at Foxiboro with Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Bleecker. Little Miss Dawn Witherspoon, of Bowmanville, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Dyer . Mrs. Walter Rutherford, Smithfield, spent the past two weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Rutherford. They were last Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Teal. Rev. R. Y. Fraser, Toronto, guest minister at the Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Anniversary last Sunday, entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haynes. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Carter and Shirley, of Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. UNITED CHURCH HI-C On Monday, October 7th, the United Church HI-C's met, with Joe McMur-ray's group in charge. The meeting was opened with everyone repeating the Apostle's Creed. Then a poem was read by Dianne Hauser. Hymn 577 was then sung. Joe McMurray then followed with the Scripture, which was Psalm 25 : 1-7. Gary Haynes then lead us all in prayer. Sandra Little then told the story of Martin Rinkart, which led up to the following hymn No. 19. The offering was then taken up, followed by a prayer by Barbara Spencer. Then the roll call was answered, which was "Something You Were Thankful For". The minutes were then read, followed by a discussion on Thanksgiving, lead by Joe McMurray. Barbara Spencer read a poem. Hymn No. 7 was then sung. A game followed and then the meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. The following are the officers of the HLC. These were impressively installed into office at a previous meeting by the minister, Rev. F. W. Taylor, i President--Fred Taylor Vice-President--Nadine Irvine [Secretary--Wilfred Teal Asst. Secretary--Barbara Spencer Treasurer--Carol Bausch Pianist--Dianne Hauser Asst. Pianist--Marilyn Teal Press Reporter--Tim Post. Asst. Press Reporter--Joan Williams Group Leaders-- Arlis McLaughlin Joe McMurray Nadine Irvine Marilyn Teal Councillors-- Mrs. Russell Teal Mrs, Norman O'Neill COMING EVENTS Anniversary Services of Morganston United Church will be held on Sunday, October 13th, at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. B. K. Cronk, minister of Port Hope United Church. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Thanksgiving Day Service will be held in Colborne United Church on Sunday morning, October 13th, at 11 o'clock. The Rev. R. H. Finley, B.A., of Smithfield will be guest minister at Salem United Church on Sunday after-i, October 13th, at 2.15. Rock 'n' Roll, Modern and Old Time Dancing every Saturday night from 9 to 12, at Cobourg Arena. Music by Neil Taft and His Canadian Jamboree Gang. Admission 75c per person. olO UNITED CHURCH MISSION BAND The first meeting of the Mission and was held on Tuesday, October 1st, at 4 p.m. in the Church school rooms, with fifteen members present. Games were enjoyed and then the meeting was brought to order and the Mission Band Purpose repeated, followed by the singing of the new "Friendship Song". An election of officers was held, resulting as follows: President--Norma Lee Vice-President--Carol Kenny 'Secretary--Kathleen Kenny Treasurer--Bonnie Ball Mrs. C. H. Hauser is the leader, with three assistant leaders : Nadine Irvine of the senior group; Barbara Spencer of the junior group, and Diane Hauser of the primary group. Kathleen Kenny was presented with an award for perfect attendance during the year. The leader read the first chapter of the new study book on Japan, called 'Hana's New Home". The worship period followed, then the offering was received by Bonnie Ball. The meeting closed with a prayer said in unison. The Anniversary Services of Colborne United Church will be held on Sunday, October 27th, at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. The guest minister will be the Rev. Henry G. Douglas of Knox United Church, Peterborough. Miss Sandra Bysshe of Toronto will be the guest soloist. C.W.L. Euchre--The Catholic Women's League will hold a Euchre in the Parish Hall Friday, October 18th, .1957. Admission 50c. ol0,17c Tea and Bazaar -- The Catholic Women's League will hold their Annual Tea and Bazaar Saturday, November 16th. Admission 50c. ©10,17 Brighton Horticultural Society are holding an interesting Public Meeting Brighton Town Hall on Thursday Evening, October 17th, at 8 .m. John F. Clark, Assistant Director of Ontario Dept. Agriculture and Horticulture, will deliver his Illustrated Lecture on 'A Trip to the Orient". This is an outstanding lecture and should not be missed. Silver collection. o3,10c Reserve Wednesday, October 30th, for the Turkey Dinner at Colborne United Church. Further particulars announced later. s26,o3,10 Reserve November 23rd for the "Annual Tea?* and Sale by the W. A. the United Church. sl9c ALLEY BOWLING Following are the Alley Bowling scores of Colborne Bowlers at Brighton Bowling Lanes for Tuesday evening, October 1st John Day^ Castleton,' visited Mr. and Tean^„'^„9-- Mrs. Harry Carter last Sunday even- ing. Guests on Tuesday, October 1st, and Mrs. Ben Roadnight and his mother, Mrs. Roadnight Sr., all of mother, Mrs. Roadmight Sr., all of Toronto. Hotshots .............................. 6 Frank's Team .................... 5 Lucky Six ............................ 4 Lucky Strikes .................... 3 Dore ........................................2 Die Hards.............................. 1 Women-- LAWN BOWLING CLUB CLOSES SEASON ..jstantly. Their car went out of____ trol on an incline and hit a cement Edward, north and east of Colbor: bridge abutment about twenty miles **w 70 vears, Mrs. John Barry on Si west of Simicoe. Three other passengr urday> October 5th, had her 98th ers were in the car two of these were | birthday. To mark the occasion her ion Frank, of Trenton, was host for ^nVt^los. M James^Gibson took ! Teams V toll- Summers................................6 Mrs. W. A. Countryman, Tweed, is j High Single--T. Alyea .................. 233 visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Dyer. ! High Triple--B. Cranfield ............ 503 Several members of Colborne Bip- j High Average--T. Alyea .............. 166 tist Church attended the Anniversary . Men-- Services last Sunday at Brighton j High Single--J. Ryan .................... 277 Baptist Church. Mr. Bennett Root was ! Hjgh Triple--J. Ryan The Ladies' Aid of Trinity Angli-m Church, Colborne, will hold their Annual Bazaar, Sale of Home Baking and Tea on Wednesday, November 6th, 1957. sl.c Reserve the Date, November 30th, Annual Tea and Bazaar Sr. Willing Workers of Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. sl2,19 Reserve the Date, December 7th, for a Tea and Bake Sale by the Ladies' Auxiliary to Colborne 187 Branch Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L. October 11th--Euchre sponsored by the Ladies' Auxiliary to Colborne 187 Branch Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L.. Admission 50c. Refreshments served. Modern and Old Time Dancing every Friday night at the Brighton Community Centre, Brighton, from 9 to 12. Music by Neil Taft and His Canadian Jamboree Gang. Admission 50 cents each. sl9tfc FOOT INJURED BY POWER MOWER : seriously injured. fled the high reputation the ladies COLBORNE ROTARY CLUB have for such events. After the keen | - appetites had been satisfied, the meet- Rotary met at usual hour of 6.30, ing was called to order by the Presi- , Queen's Hotel, with President lies dent, A. J. Bell. The financial report, presiding, nineteen members present, given by the Secretary-Treasurer, A. \ After a delightful meal the busin-W. Chisholm, was particularly grati- j ess session consisted of discussion of fying and showed that although the i the District Conference at which sev-membership had been lower than us- j eral members plan to attend. Plans ual, the club was in a sound financial, were made to attend Norwood Fair condition and had finished the season j next Monday to sell tickets on the with a mice surplus. After thanking ; October Draw. It was Tom Gresham's the members for their splendid co- nite., he introduced E. D. Hart and operation during the season, the Presi-i Don Ball-insurance agents, of Co-dent asked John Blackhall to take bourg, who conducted a very inform-the chair for the election of officers, ative quiz on the insurance business. The results were: President, A. J. Many questions were asked and ans-Bell; Vice-President, A. J. Dance; wered. Albert Dance won the prize. Secretary-Treasurer, A. W. Chisholm.! Meeting then adjourned at 8.00 to Pt was decided to leave the appointing meet again on the 21st of October. of committees till the Spring meeting. ----- -.- Skim-milk powder packed in con- Durtng 1955 marriages registered sumer-size containers for retail 9ale in Canada were 125.851. for a mar- in Canada during 1955 amounted to riage rate per 1,000 population of 8.2. 10.209.000 pounds. Saturday afternoon, October 5th, Fred Greenfield was mowing some tall grass with a rotary power lawn mow-at his home, Parliament Street, the guest soloist, giving vocal and High Average_B. Griffis ............ 219 ^^^^ooT^^fSA Mrs. Smith is survived by her son a dinner at the Dutch Mill Inn, to ?™J^e?iXe S^PeTaptS I "~ * » was .taken to Cobourg Gen- Joseph and daughter Nancy, and by about WerAy relatives, among whom church for Rev Judson Corey, who ! her 89 year old father, Mr. Asa Arm- | were Mr- and Mrs. Frank Fallwell. On was the t minister at Brighton. I Sunday, her daughter Mrs. J. J. j Mr an(J Mrs G m th t Regan, Frankford with whom she last weekend in st. Catharines. | resides, entertained a a family din- j ner at her home. Mrs. Barry is still quite active. \ DOUGLAS_REESOR Three of six children are living, she j - has ten grandchildren, five great The Colborne Lawn Bowling Club i ---closed the season with the usual pot- i st™n& who was a former Colborne _h«\ daughte, luck supper and election of officers I resi*nt; also three brothers and on Friday evening, October 4th. The tnree sisters. Mrs. Smith, 42 years supper, provided by the ladies, was j old' was the youngest of her family, held in the club house and fully justi . On Saturday, October 5th, 1957, Mr. High Average-grandchildren. At present Mrs. Barry j Donald Bruce Douglas and Mrs. ! is spending a few weeks with her son H]aroid Eugene Reesor were united Edward and family. in marviage at Wellesley Hill, Mass. She was the recipient of many gifts j The bride was attenided by her cousin, Mrs. W. S. Bridges, the best man, also the bride's cousin, Was Mr. James Denike. Following their wedding trip they will reside at Santa Barbara, Calif. Maskell .................................. 4 Philp ...................................... 3 Honey .................................... 2 Beal ........................................ 1 i Women-- ! High Single--L. Campbell ............ 242 igh Triple--E. Westrope ............ 638 SATELLITE O jolly little Satellite Up in the sky so high, Will you stay put or will you light On some poor soul like I? I'm glad you're only fulla Scientific dis and data, Because if you should blow a fuse It really doesn't matta. But iif you v And aimed c I think I'd n And not com ere a misisle bomb l me to fall, ove to Outer Space home at all. Alida M. Barnes LARGE POTATOES GROWN AT LAKEPORT Mr. David Orrock. who is in his 89th year, is an experienced and most successful gardiner, both with flowers and vegetables. For instance, this year it took only six of bis potatoes to fill a six quart basket heaping full. T""o of the six were larger than the others. The one when cooked gave five large servings. -F. Lee . Men-High Single--C. Hall .................... 314 High Triple--Hall .................... 764 High Average--C. Hall ................ 255 eral Hospital, where his foot ' operated on. By latest reports he is progressing well, with no serious complications. All wish him a speedy recovery from this painful mishap. HONOURED ON BIRTHDAY On Thursday, October 3rd, Mrs. Robert Coyle had her (?) birthday. Mrs. Frank Griffis was hostess on Wednesday evening, October 2nd, when several of Lottie's friends met to honour her birthday. They presented her with a lovely table lamp. The Griffis Snack Bar staff paid her a surprise visit at her apartment Thursday evening. They had a jolly time and presented her with gifts of lingerie. A delicious lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Thrower entertained her at a dinner party at their home Friday, October 4th. Production of walnut lumber in 1953 in Canada amounted to 53,000 feet, board measure. Ontario accounted for all of it. ENGAGEMENTS Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keith Redner announce the engagement of their daughter, Brenda Joy, to LAC Ernest James Everden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Everden, Salem. The marriage to take place at three o'clock Saturday afternoon, October 26th, at Colborne United Church. CARDS OF THANKS___ We take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks to the employees of 154 Canadian Canners and other friends for their beautiful gifts and good wishes at the time of our Silver Wedding Anniversary. They are deeply appreciated and will always be remembered. --Keith and Winnifred Redner