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Thursday May 29, 1969 Colborne Chronicle NEWS OF SALEM Mrs. Frank McDonald, Little Lake Rd-, Salem, who celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary Wed. June 4, 1969. Mr-, Mrs. McDonald were guests of honour at a family party at the home of their nephew, Mr, Mrs- Angus McDonald and boys, Cres-tview Cres., Brighton, Saturday afternoon. Guests were received from 2 to 5 p.m- They included relatives from Liverpool, New York, Toronto, St-Catherines, Warkworth, Lakeport, Smithfield, Grafton a'Tl Brighton. Mr Russell Rowe was present and presented the bride and groom of fifty years with an appropriate plaque- From Ottawa, came a telegram of congratulations from Prime Minister P.E- Trudeau and a letter from George Hees. Mr. Broughton of Brighton was on hand to record this important event with pictures- The happy couple were the recipients of gifts of money from the family, a lovely walnut and gold clock from Salem United Church Women, and several small gifts from individual friends-Mr. John Hutchings has successfully completed hfs first year at Queens University. Next fall he will comrp""" h[s second year in Electrical Engineering. Miss Mary Bellamy has been successful in comple ting her third year at Toronto University- Mary majored in Physical and Occupational Therapy Cou- Mr. Bill Everden Jr. received his certificate from OB-C at Belleville, Sat. of last week. His parents Mr., Mrs. Thus- Everden, Sr. attended the graduation excercises, held in the Chapel, at the Albert College, Belleville Saturday evening, May 31, 69. Later, all enjoyed the reception and dance in the main auditorium-Progressive Euchre at Union: Mr, Mrs. Brooks Union Neighborhood, were hosts for a special progressive euchre party on May 28. Seven tables were played: Prizes went to:-Ladies high, Mrs. Thelma Spence; Ladies low, Mrs-L. Scott; Ladies lone hand Mrs- William Streeter; Mens high, Mrs. May Huff Mens low, Charles Redd-om, Jr.; Mens lone hands, Mrs- William Carr: Nine members of Salem U.C-W. thoroughly enjoyed the visit to the Brighton U.C-W. -'Crafts evening on Tuesday of last week-Among the crafts displayed were spinning wool on an old, fashioned spinning wheel, quilting, rug hooking, tatting, weaving, flo wer making from ribbon and paper, and many oth ers. It was a most pleasurable evening. Local friends will be interested to know that the Brighton U-C.W- President is our own 'Helen Bradd' (Mrs. James Mcintosh) Mr, Mrs- Donald Broom-field, Cobourg and Mr. Fred Irwin, Brighton visited Mr, Mrs. Frank McDonald Sunday afternoon- Salem U-C.W. met at the S-S- hall, Wed. It was decided to cancel plans for a Strawberry Social in favour of an invitation to cater to the Marbon picnic. Details of U-C.W meeting next week- A SPECIAL MEMORIAL SERVICE Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the 'D' Day landing in Normandy, will be held or SUNDAY JUNE 8th AT 11-15 A.M. TRINITY CHURCH, COLBORNE "BOATS" "BOATS" Transport Load of Quality Deluxe 14' Fibreglass - RUNABOUTS --- Fully equipped. Never before offered at this ridiculously LOW PRICE -- $560.00 No Trade-in -- Fantastic Offer -- Fabulous Boat YOU MUST SEE FOR YOURSELF AT ROLLIE'S MARINE BRIGHTON "Where better deals are always made" Open Evenings until 9:00 -- Saturday until 4:00 Factory Trained Mechanics --. All Work Guaranteed COLBORNE ROTARY WALK-A-THON June 21 st., 9:00 A.M. - Victoria Park ARE YOU WALKING FOR YOUR COMMUNITY ? ? IF YOU ARE, pick up a pledge sheet AT THE COLBORNE CHRONICLE HOWARD'S DRY GOODS AL'S HARDWARE AND GET A SPONSOR ARE YOU A SPONSOR ? If You Are, - Support Youi Walker Generously, SCENIC ROUTE -- Highway 2 - Shelter Valley Road - Castleton Road Refreshments, First Aid en route PRIZES -- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Finishers -- Most Sponsors -- Most Pledge Money 1969 PEE WEE SCHEDULE Tues. June 10 Colborne at Port Hope 6-30 p.n: Wed- June 11, Port Hope at Colborne 6.30 p-m. Sat. June 14, Newtonville at Colborne 2.00 pm. Tues- June 24, Colborne at Newtonville 6.30 p-m Tues. July 1, Colborne at Frankford 6-30 p-m. Sun- July 6, Colborne at Carmel 2.00 pm Tues. July 8, Port Hope at Colborne 6-30 pm. Thurs- July 10 Colborne at Newtonville 6.S6p.m Tues. July 15. Newtonville at Colborne 6.30 p :r. Thurs. July 17, Frankford at Colborne 630 p-m Tues. July 22, Trenton at Colborne 6 30 p-m Sat. July 26, Port Hope at Colborne 2 00 p.m Tues. July 29, Colborne at Port Hope 6 30 pm Thurs. July 31, Colborne at Trenton -i 30 p m PLATE FAVORITE. Avelino Gomer jumps off the undisputed Queen's Plate favorite, Jumpin Joseph, after the three-year-old had won the Marine Stakes in Toronto. Jumpin Joseph will be seeking victory in the 110th running of the Plate on June 21st at Toronto's Woodbine Race Track. The Queen's Plate is Canada's most prestigious horse race. -- TTS Photo News Of SHIL0H Miss Wendy Mutton and Lawrence Mutton spent Saturday helping Stephanie and Joe MeMurray move into their new home at 461, Downie St, Peterborough. Joe will be attending Trent University, in the fall. Mrs. Ruth Darke spent Tuesday with Mrs. Walter Ferguson-Mr. Ross Mutton, Ottawa was home for weekend Congratulations to Miss Wendy Mutton who graduated from Ontario business College, Belleville, with honours, Saturday-Mr., Mrs Lawrence Mutton and Mr- Lyn Ventress attended the graduation ceremonies in Albert College Chapel. She also received a diploma of the Nancy Taylor finishing course and was one of five students to receive the OB-C. honour pin awarded for high average-Mr., Mrs. Ted Gillespie and family visited Mr, Mrs. Earl Emmory, Pont-ypool, Sunday-Mr., Mrs. Gerald Quinn, Cobourg spent Thursday with Mr.. Mrs. Walter Ferguson Mr., Mrs. Walter Ferguson visited Miss Nellie Mutton in hospital Sun-Mr. Lyn Ventress, Peterborough was a Sunday supper gues+" of Mr, Mrs. Lawr~"f-e Mutton. Mr. L.C. Ross returned to his home in Fulford, Que- Saturday after spending several months with Mr., Mrs. CJ Mutton. Messrs Hugh and Gordon Mutton visited, Miss Nellie Mutton in hospital on Sunday Mr- Hugh Mutton was a Sunday supper guest of Mr,Mrs- Walter Ferguson