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Opdn. house held for 50th tiniiiirdii_i, Mr. and Mrs. David Chambers of 21 .Cook St. Norwich, held open house on Sunday, August 12, at the Norwich Public School auditorium in honor of their 50th . Wedding -anniversary: They were married in 1929 at the home of the bride's parents in Cornell, with Rev. Harold Johnston officiating. They were attended by the bride’s sister, Anna Maunder, asbridesmaid and Sam Chambers, brother of the groom, as best man: Olive Maunder; sister of the bride, was. flower girl, and Miss Dolly. Broad, friend of the bride, sang "I Love You Truly," accompanied at the piano by, "Miss Thelma Maunder/tiister of the bride. Following their wedding trip to Saginaw, Michigan; they resided at Otterville on a farm for five years and later farmed in Elgin County and North Norwich prior to retiring to Norwich in 1962. Both are' members of Norwich United Church. Mrs. Chambers is a member of the U._C.W., the Utility Club, the Golden Age Club and The Norwich Women's Institute, of which she is a past president. Mr. Chambers is a former councillor and reeve of North Norwich Township, also a former councillor of Norwich Village; a member of the Otter Creek Conservation Authority,- Norwich District High School Board, and was an agent and adjustor of Otter Mutual Insurance Co. Presently Mr. Chambers is a member of the Norwich Public Utility Commision. They have five sons, They have five sons, Fergus of Ottawa, Spencer of Calgary, William of Fergus, Donald of Picton, Howard of Sudbury, also 14 grandchildren. All were present at the open house with the exception of Spencer and family of Calgary, who were unable to attend. BUrtthpssyptE tc) _2. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hoover, Harriston, spent the weekend at the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Hoover. ', Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Ballandine, Brantford, and Mrs. Florence Hauley, Ottawa, spent Sunday at the home of their brother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Salmon. Mr. and Mrs: the}; Men: Cready T attended the 80th birthday party oi the latter's sister, Mrs. Mary Brown, Mt, Clements, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison Hoover and sons, David and. Billy, Waterloo, spent Father's Day at the home of the farmer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. DM. Hoover. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mer, Cready attended the 50th; wedding anniversary of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs, James Media, Utica, Mich. 5, _ - 'ILLéZZI) . L.. ""-Neighbors and menus extend congratulations to I Mneand Mrs. Wilber Morley, j who .are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on ' the 22nd. Inviting the guests to the tea room were Mrs. Ray McQueen and Mrs. Bruce Chambers, nieces. Serving were Mrs. Jim Chambers, Mrs. Mervin Scott, Mrs. Carl McQueen, yrs. Murray Treffrey, Miss Nancy Scott. Pouring were V Mrs. Clarence Stover, Mrs. Lorne Treffrey and Mrs. Kenneth Scott, all sisters of the bride, also Mrs. Sam Chambers, sister-in-law, and Mrs. Maude Eaton, cousin, Mrs. Sam Lucas, friend, and Mrs. Lloyd Chambers of Newmarket, niece. During the atterniron, Mrs. Clarence Stover, sister, and Mrs. William McMullen played quiet music and Mrs. Marguerite Lymburner and Mrs. Grace I' Pond of Dunnville, cousins, sang two beautiful duets, "Beeause He Lived" and "O Day of Grandsons, David Chambers of Fergus and Brian Chambers of Ottawa, Welcomed the guests and Jeffrey Chambers of Fergus attended the guest book. The tea table was covered with a white linen damask cloth from Ireland and centered with three tier wedding cake, enhanced on each side with a beautiful floral arrangements of yellow roses and fisatliereirmums, tall lighted tapers in silver holders and silver tea services at each end. Serving the wedding cake in silver baskets were granddaughters, Janice Chambers of Fergus, Karen Chambers of Ottawa and Rebecca _Charnbers of Picton. _ For receiving, the bride of 50 years chose a floor-length gown of dusty rose, brocaded polyester with corsage of yellow roses and dusty rose ribbon. Around 250 relatives, , neighbors and friends , attended the open house on l Sunday to extend I congratulations and best l wishes. r Burgessville Baptist Church joined with the East Oxford Church on Sunday: East Oxford were holding their anniversary services, Misses Marion anti, Margaret Camerott/ Toronto, spent the weekend) at the home of their parents/ Mr. and Mrs. John Camerqnq Friends will be pleased'to hear that John Cameron has returned home from the, hospital and isTeeling better. and friends Clarence Stover brother- in-law, reminisced and told many stories of the bride and groom, as young people. Wilson Clark, a cousin, dressed as a lady and Mrs. Lorne Treffrey sister, "dressed as a man, performed an old fashioned dance while Mr. Stover sang "Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet,' The ladies of the Burgessville Women's In- stitute held their meeting at the home .of Mrs. Jack McCready. Mrs. McCready opened the meeting with, welcome to all. Roll call was responded to by 15 members telling "when you joined the Institute and who invited you." Mrs. Ross Johnson gave the treasurer's and secretary's reports. A number of thank you cards were read. Mrs, Maurice Buckreil conducted a number of contests. lee cream and cake was served Following the dinner, their eldest son, Fergus of Ottawa, was master of ceremonies. He reminisced on the past years and the many changes during his parents' wedded life, and thanked them on behalf of his brothers for their aid, encouragement, their education, and the discipline.' He stated their generation have seen more changes than any other generation born into s.ociety, and the social changes in family and community life. He said he was not sure the present younger generation can stand up and accept the changes as the generation of his parents 'did. _. The grandchildren each presented their grandparents with gifts and were thanked by their grandmother.' Mrs. Lfrnburner and Mrs. Pond, by request of the bride and groom, sang a duet, "Preeious Memories." _ Prior to the dinner, Mrs, Lymburuer and Mrs. Pond; acieompanied by Mrs. William McMullen, sang "The Lord's Prayer" Grace was returned by Rev. Burton Creme 'Seated at the head table were the bridal party of 50 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence' Stover, Mrs. Sam Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. David Chambers, Mr. and Mrs: Lorne Treffrey and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Scott. by the committee and.a', social iime spent. “391 meetings will resume .agam _ in October. ., _ Gladness." _ Following the open Muy, :5 reception harllg 'famtlliy in e 1n e il'll'lfeit,rd,sn of the United ChUrch, served by the ladies of the U.C.W. to around 100 guests. accompanied by his wife, the.Ladiés of the Church for bade; Of "the Opposition; Thelma. their lovely dinner. Hon. Harry Parrott"," M.P.P. _ . Mr. and Mrs. Chambers for Oxford, and Dr. Bruce Kenneth Giles of Palermo, 'were the recipients of many Halliday, up, for Oxford a cousirrbrought _best wishes messages of congratulations _ They also received many from the Ball Family. including those from cards, gifts and flowers, F e r g u s C h a m b e r s Governor-General Edward amorgthtsm a trip to Ireland expressed iappreeiation to Schreyer; Pierre Trudeau, presented from their family. Laugh a little- love a little Skies are always blue! Every cloud has a silver linirig Laugh a little - sing a little As you go your way! work a little - play a little Do this every day! Give a little - take a little Never mind a frown - Make your smile a welcome thing All around your town! Rev. and. Mrs. E.S. by the Stephens, Beamsville, spent Today I Saturday at the home of Mr. historic: and Mrs. Bill McMillen. serene ' Ross Hughes accompanied Paris P] Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hughes, Goth.,,.I Woodstpck. 7 and spent speaker. BURGESSVILLE (C) 44" Sunday atthe home or their Mr. and Mrs. Bill McMillen brother, Mr. and Mrs. spentadayinDunnville and Johnston Hughes, Alma, Hamilton. " Michigan. 'Mrs. Bill Clark ac- Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. companied Mr. and Mrs. Salmon attended the 32nd D.M. Hoover to orisit the annual memorial service on latter's sister, Miss Joe Sunday at the Paris Plains Clutton, Oakville. North. This church was built Rev. and. Mrs. E.S. by the pioneers in 1845. Stephens, Beamsville, spent Today this chapel: is an Saturday atthe home of Mr. historical site, standing _ and Mrs. Bill McMillen. serene and steadfast on _ Ross Hughes accompanied Paris Plains. Rev. George i, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hughes, Goth,_totuion, was -the, j MR. AND MRS. DAVID CHAMBERS Sundiiy age homerof Eheir You can't spell brothers and not spell others. 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