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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1952
Page
8
An ornate description of a cathedral wedding with the bride in a pale dress and red carnations, the mother in a pale suit, and a large turnout. The narrative mentions families, guests, and attendants including Mr. Glen Greg and Geo Hayes, with details of attire and decor. The text notes the ceremony underway and a reception or seating arrangement.
Benalla CWA celebrated its 23rd birthday with foundation members attending the enjoyable afternoon led by president Mrs. W McPherson and secretary Mrs. W Fraser. A musical program followed by afternoon tea featured vocal items and sketches.
The Fenpool CWA held a Wednesday afternoon meeting outlining plans for a care package drive to be sent to the Army School. Members prepared items such as small plates cakes and tea with Mrs Oliver presiding as temporary president. The group announced a December 12 meeting with Miss Mathieson and Janney among those recognized for best article contributions.
An Auxiliary of the Sunday School organized a fete in the Gardens to raise funds for a new building. Despite rain, attendance remained good with singing, stalls, and a sale. Volunteers gathered to continue plans for the Sunday School, aiming to reach nearly £70.
Through your paper the execut and members of St Joseph Mothers Club extend sincere thanks to all who donated or helped with the annual air. Signed by Williams president and A Grimmins honorary secretary.
Large attendance at Overseas Missions meetings in John Hall on Tuesday. Mina Winson introduced Mines Raveat Mesi and Katalin from various towns. Appeals for missionaries teachers and nurses were well received as singers impressed attendees. Next Sunday Rev Byatt will address relief appeal at multiple churches and a combined meeting will be held at John Cooper Hall.
The Lurg State School pupils completed a large project to be sent to Holland for the Keer Bolke Flan exchange of educational ideas. It covers communist history and wildflowers, using modern activity methods for display at the Nhe villa Show in the Section tomorrow and Saturday.
List of births includes a son to Mr and Mrs of Kilfeern, a daughter to Mr and Mrs Geoff Reilly of Dwiey Street, a son Terence Charles to Mr and Mrs Ken Grant of Goomalibee Street, a daughter Karyll Ann to Mr and Mrs L H Bennett at Bush Nursing Hospital, and a daughter Anne to Mr and Mrs A W Doherty of 43 Gallebury Street.
Melbourne and Yarrawonna attendees join Miss Joyor Pearson in welcoming the Younger Set’s 21st birthday. Messages from past presidents and godmothers accompany a mirror gift and birthday key presented by the parent Yarrawah branch. Speakers praise progress and future service, with candle lighting and cake as the group reflects on years of community work.
During the week October 11 the West school conducted an egg appeal for Wangaratta and Hospital as part of the Social Service Leas program. Result was a contribution of 67 percent of a dozen eggs. The school thanks parents for their generous response the Benalla Board for providing cartons packing of the eggs and the Railway Department for free transport.
Church notices list events for October 19 1952 including Mr K Morey 9 am and Almonds MP 11 am with St James RET 8 pm at Goorambat E P followed by Mr Aovine 3 am Glen n mn Toman EP and Taininick in attendance
Fragmentary OCR reads Beonlia Lam Rev F Byatt BCE World Council Ginitehest 730 pee tel K Dittertoh. Details unclear but references a Sunday event, church figure and council contact in 1952 Benalla.
In hospital Mr Richard Maruy, a well known Thoona resident, remains at Wangaratta Hospital with a broken leg from an accident on his farm suffered a few weeks ago.
Evelyn Mackrell of Thoons, Melbourne, is recuperating after a recent tonal operation. Maya Wien Mir and Mrs Mackrell are mentioned in connection with her care and recovery.
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