Graham earns BSA degree and award in early Friday ceremony
Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Graham, 23, received a BSA degree on Friday and won an award before registering at OAC.
22 May 1957
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 22, 1957
Page
1
Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Graham, 23, received a BSA degree on Friday and won an award before registering at OAC.
The couple exchanged vows in St George’s as the bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white crystallitte gown with lace appliques and pearl embroidery with a yellow rose corsage. The report notes Goore grandson, son of Mr and Mrs Dave Bryden, and relates Bunny Dunlop, a noted wrestling referee, on the bridegroom’s side.
A long social page records visits by Mrs. S B Groat and Mrs. A Coventry to Amcaster and town. Mr. and Mrs. Lester O Sullivan of Quebec holidaying with relatives. Tom Dobbie of the RCMP visiting family. Dr. and Mrs. Waterhouse visiting McNab Street. Montreal arrivals include Mrs N Brownsell. Rex Helep held a birthday party for their daughter. Several households hosted weekend guests including Hunter, Stennett, Scott, and Schenk families. A birthday party for Brenda Faye Eaton and a Mother's Day dinner for Mrs. George Walters with family are noted, and Royal Military College graduation attendees included George McClure’s son.
Two local youths sustained broken left legs after a collision on No 7 highway near Pensin's Service Station. Garry Scott of Limehouse and Mel suffered fractures while Garry rode as passenger on a motorcycle driven by another man. James Doucette, the truck driver, escaped injury. Police officer Andress of Milton Detachment investigates the 10 45 p.m. crash.
Television viewers saw a constable taking notes on traffic work as part of a course attended by Cat. Trafford. The training focuses on criminal traffic enforcement, tickets, and minor violations. After completion, Cst. Trafford will oversee accident recording and traffic safety for the local department.
Eastbound car on Guelph Street collided with a vehicle turning onto Water Street causing about 800 dollars in damage. Wilbert Peavey of Erim Township and Edwin Anderson of Richmond Hill were uninjured. The impact occurred around 3 10 pm. police chief Roy Haley investigated.
Mr and Mrs Frank Sykes and their son Ross attended the wedding in St Simon's Church Howard Street Toronto where Bernice Jaggs became the bride of John Pilling The couple left by train for a future home in Winnipeg The Sykes family also plan to attend the next event بزر
Two Georgetown graduatesBill Hughes and George McClure were among Royal Military College Kingston cadets receiving degrees. Hughes plans a summer in western Canada and a University of Toronto chemical engineering program next year. McClure heads to Esquimalt B C for navy service this summer then a business administration course at the University of Western Ontario next fall.
A group of 250 county teachers from Halton attended a dinner at Glenwood Public School May 13 ending the In Service program. Rev. M Laverty of Queen's University Kingston spoke on the Younger Generation urging informed civic participation and parental guidance.
Two Georgetown residents appear among University of Western Ontario graduates. Marilyn Bell will receive a B Sc at convocation as daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bell of 79 Main Street South and a librarian at Imperial Oil in Sarnia. Harold Henry will receive a BA while serving as principal of Harrison Public School.
Donna Mae Campden of Inglewood enjoyed three showers this week ahead of her June 1 marriage to Floyd Bud Varey. About one hundred guests attended a Claude Presbyterian Church community shower with gifts and entertainment followed by lunch. Bridesmaids Beverley Kay Mary Lou Kline and Nancy Sibbald hosted a Brampton area event at the Kline home. Rainbow Girls hosted a separate reception at Norval with Rose Marie Ludlow as hostess.
Clifford H Mullin died at age 57 and was buried in Minden. He was the youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs William Mullin. Survived by brother William C and sister Made, with Gordon R predeceased him.
The health unit offers eight prenatal sessions led by Grace Leavey at St Johns Church with nine expectant mothers attending the first afternoon. Fathers join at the final class with Dr Bull present. Rosemary Jordan notes Georgetown Public Library lending prenatal care books. Participation requires a doctor’s referral and certificates to attend.
The engagement of Jean Emily Ayres daughter of Mrs. Steve Tenes and the late Harry Ayres of Hornby to James Wilfred Brown son of Mr. and Mrs. Garry R. Brown of Milton R 5 is announced. The wedding is planned for June 1.
Alan Prouse was elected to a leadership role in the Bible Society at a Friday meeting in British Columbia. Rev. G. P. Argon spoke as a special guest. the organization traces its interchurch work and aims to support overseas missions.
Georgetown soccer team suffered a second loss in as many games when Galt United defeated them 3-1 at Georgetown Park. Galt led 2-1 at halftime as Koch and Kelly scored for the visitors, with a late own-goal sealing the win for Galt. Georgetown faces Brantford Imperial away next Saturday.
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