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10 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, August 11, 1987 Cooksons celebrate their golden in rain i | ¥$ It was raining on their wedding day 50 years ago, so it was only fitting for the rain to be pouring down on Madeline and Fred . Cookson's Golden Anniversary celebration, held Sunday at Port Perry United Church. The couple, married August 12, 1937 in a Pickering parsonage, now lives on Queen Street, but resided in Seagrave for 40 years. With three children and four grandchildren, their secrets for a long happy marriage include 'never worrying" and "having lots of patience." Congratulations! Fred and Madeline Cookson of Port Perry were honoured recently by their family and friends on the occasion of their golden anniversary. An afternoon open house tea followed by a family supper in the Port Perry United Church, at which time, guests were present from England, Whitby, Oshawa, Port Perry, Toronto, Seagrave, Bowmanville, Little Britain, C ameron and Oakwood. | "aRene Cookson. Grace Snoddon and Audrey Cookson poured tea. Floral arrangements, cards, gifts and best wishes were received, in- cluding congratulations from MPP Sam Cureatz (who attended in per- son), Gov.-Gen. Jeanne Sauve, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, Prem. David Peterson, MP Alan Lawrence, MP John Turner, and Mayor of Scugog Jerome Taylor. Fred Cookson and the former Madeline Divine were married in Pickering Parsonage on August 12, 1937 and have resided in Scugog area from that time. They have three children, Shirley, Jim and Joyce and four "grandchildren, Mark, Tara, Ann and Adam. The entire wedding party was pre- sent at the anniversary. Several posters and pictures of the couple were on display. The couple wish to express their thanks for all who took the time to attend and honour them in this way. Square dancing designed for the together couples Services will begin again in the Myrtle Church on the second Sun- day in September with Rev. MacRury leading us in worship again. Keep in mind in October the anniversary services with Rev. Bob Rumble our guest speaker, time and date will be specified later. _ Again there will be Square Dance classes if we have enough dancers. Square dancing is one of those together recreations for couples which are most important these days. We will start on September 16 in the church basement. Please call Laural Hamer 655-4492 days or 655-4731 evenings if you are interested. A committee from the Myrtle Church has been investigating Bibles and they have made a pur- chase of a beautiful-new pulpit Bi- ble to grace our church for many years to come. The congregation of Myrtle Church thanks the people who sent donations to help make this purchase possible. Your friendliness is warmly appreciated. The community is saddened by the passing of Mrs. John Grant and we remember her as one of the friendliest of women who listened to the joys and sorrows of so many dur- ing her years as post mistress. To the family we say that your loss is surely shared by all of us. Sympathy is extended to the It's SHOE Time! $209, , $3099 Seven ¢ great eat styles es to choose from. Leather and Patent Leather Pumps, Moccasins and Desert Boots. hd 3-1 that's all it costs at LR l= =1=1Y OSHAWA Sale ends August 22, 1987. "Qay Hudsons Bay Company Wright family in the passing of another matriarch, Minnie Wright. Mrs. Wright was a long time liberated woman and she will be missed. Scholarship for 4-Hers We are pleased to announce that again in 1987 we are offering a $1,000 Funk Seeds Scholarship Award to Ontario 4-H Club members. We look forward to receiving many applications from 4-H members who meet the following guidelines: 1. Is entering the first year of the Agricultural Degree Program at the University of Guelph. 2. Is a member of an Ontario 4-H Club. 3. Has achieved a minimum of 68 per cent in Grade XIII studies. Applicants will be judged on their John and Laural Hamer attended a square dance reunion at Yorkton Saskatchewan and a family wed- ding in Saskatoon and had a most enjoyable holiday. leadership qualities, demonstrated by their participation in 4-H, Junior Farmer and com- munity activities. Ontario 4-H Club Members may obtain applications from the office of their County or District Agricultural Representative. Ap- plications are also available from Funk Seeds, CIBA-GEIGY CANADA LTD., R.R. 3, Cottam, On- tario NOR 1Bo. To be considered, applications must be received by September 11, 1987. New John Deere AMT 600. It's almost § AN compaction. a truck - ----- 54295, > here s nothing else like it! Our new "+ All Materials Transport gives you true hauling ability. Not just travel. Takes loads up to 600 pounds on flat land, up to 400 in hills. Dumps them, too. Goes places a truck can't. 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