Wartime marriage golden anniversary — To begin your wedding day with a declaration of war would hardly. be considered a good omen for a long life of wedded happiness. And to follow that. with a separation of six years— should be even more forbidding for the establishment of a good matriage. by Nancy Orr But Norma and William (Bill) Bennett of Terrace have thor- Canada and the German Reich’, . A few hours later, Norma and Bill were married, with the groom proudly wearing his Sea- forth Highlander uniform — the J first Canadian to be married in . ‘uniform after the declaration of war by Canada. Three months-later, on Dec. 15, Bill. was shipped overseas, not to return until June 16, 1945...- six years of separation That whooshing sound accompanied by the penetrating smeli of escaping fuel that - residents on the east side of Terrace noticed recently came from the ICG lot on Highway 16. - Valves in the pressurized tanks have to be changed every five years, and the simplest way ~ . ‘ to flush all the fuel outistoburitoff. Te oughly debunked any such superstitious prophecies as they celebrate their golden wedding | for the newlywed couple. anniversary on Sunday, Sept. young Bill’s-mind that summer in 1939. was marriage to a charming school teacher, Norma Nelson, . Adolf Hitler’s mind was on other. plans. World-shaking events were swirling around. Britain and Germany went to war. And Bill, a member of the Non Permanent Active Militia (N.P.A.M,). Seaforth High- landers, found himself signing . ups active duty on Sept. 7.. - ‘* couple ‘were not to ‘be - thwzited, however, and found’ -the Rev. John Hewitt of Wilson. - Heights United Church. in Bur-- naby, who agreed to marry them after the evening service.on Sun- | In the meantime, .across the continent in Ottawa, a special session of parliament was | debating the entry of Canada in- ° to the war in Europe, The oratory wore on until late Satur- day night when the final vote - was taken to plunge the nation ‘| into the conflict. . _ On Sunday, Sept. 10 at 1:1 p.m., the Governor General . Lord Tweedsmuir issued the Royal Proclamation stating “a - state of war exists between ‘THE SIGN OF A | GOOD BUSINESS NEIGHBOR ... 2 .GOU BUSURESS KEIHIOUR | THE SIGN OF A MERCHANT _ WHO CARES ABOUT PEOPLE... This emblem identifies " the civic-minded | businessmen who sponsor | Wetame ntuo. in the community. Terry Kendell 636-8178 “Vi Middieton 635-5672 Fifty. years ago ail that was on fos. Hockey Assistance Program — Any child who.wishes to play hockey in the fall but can't because of financial restrictions, please call for further information, John at. 635-2365 or Bruce at 635-9328. Hockey Assistance Program — Needs hockey equip- ment. Regardless of quality, we are looking for donated equipment to outfit financially restricted kids, So they may have the opportunity to participate in the Minor _ Hockey System In the fall. We would appreciate ‘| -anything from skates to helmets — all sizes for all ages! Can be dropped off or we will pick up. Phone "John at 635-2365 or Bruce at 635-9328. en -- Ladies: Have you ever been physically or mentally . abused by your husband? Whether it has happened In _the past or is on-going now, we all need understanding . and compassion from others who have lived through it. . . Twill be starting an “Abused Women’s Support Group”’ - _ in mid-September, and anyone interested can call Val - at 638-0116. _ be Wednesday, September 6 — Ballet registration — - Northwest Academy of Performing Arts — at 7:30 p.m., 3rd floor of the Tillicum Theatres bullding. Teacher is Laura Flynn. a September 6 and 7 — Tryout for the casting of the fall. musical “Cinderella Meets the Wolfman” will be taking place at the McColl Playhouse, 3625 Kalum Street at 7:30 p.m. Parts to be cast include ages 12 to adult. Per- sons interested in acting, helping out with costumes, — set design or. backstage crew are invited to attend on either evening. Thursday, September 7 — Terrace Health Care Society | (ll) ‘annual general meeting at 8 p.m. In the Terrace Arena banquet room. Current members of the Terrace . - ‘Health Care Society may renew thelr memberships on ‘or before September 7, 1989. New members who wish. to have voting rights at the annual general meeting must have been a member of the Terrace Health Care Society on or before August 7, 1989. . September 8 and 9 — The Terrace Bluebacks Swim Club will be holding registration in the Skeena-Mall on cay from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. | September 8 and 9 — Terrace Minor Hockey will hold registration for the coming season on Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Skeena Mall. Any players who have not returned thelr hockey sweaters or goalie equipment from last season should phone Roy Gibson at 635-5251 or Sandy Mar- shall at 635-7623. Saturday, September 9 — Terrace Minor Hockey will hold an equipment swap outside Paragon Insurance In the Skeena Mall. People wishing to sell Items should bring them to the mall by by 10 a.m. and items should be clearly marked with name and price. Items will be on sale from 10 a.m. to2 p.m. Unsold equipment should be ~ picked up by 3 p.m. . Saturday, September § — A farewell tea will be held for Kay Hughan of the Nass Valley In her garden in the Nass from 1:30 ‘to 6 p.m. Turn down lrene Road. Everyone Is welcome. Kay will be leaving the area to live in Victoria. | Saturday, September 9 — Mills Hospital Hospital Aux: llary will be holding thelr end of summer $1.50 bag sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the thrift shop, 4544 Lazelle Ave. All clothing and shoes. > Monday, September 11 — SQUARE DANGING, enjoyed by everyone old of young. So come and join the Skeena Coming Events Squares at the Carpenters’ Hall on Sparks and Davis at 7:30 p.m. or call Bob at 638-8648. Beginners are | . welcome. So Oy : , Monday, September. 11 — The Terrace Breastfeeding’ . Support Group will be holding their meeting at 8 p.m. in the hospital education room. The discussion will be general. Please note that subsequent meetings will be on the first Tuesday of every month. For further infor- mation, call Terry Walker at 635-3287. | Monday, September 11 — Orienteering. for volunteers *-” | from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Terrace Youth Gentre, 4634 638-8120. oe oo - Tuesday, September 12. — The reguiar Schoo! Board . ‘Walsh Ave. For further information, call Judith’ at ‘meeting of School District No. 86 (Terrace) will be heid at 7:30 p.m. at the School Board office, 3211 Kenney Street In Terrace. You are cordially Invited to attend. Tuesday, September 12 — Elgin Hogkins; the pension advocate for the Royal Canadian Legion, will be in Ter- race. He will be at the Legion Branch 13 from 8:30am. to 3 p.m. Any veteran OF widow of a veteran may. see | him regarding their pensions. For more information, — _- please call 635-4574. | . ~ Wednesday, September 13 — Fall opening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Terrace Youth Centre, 4634 Walsh Ave. For - further information, call Judith at 638-6120. Wednesday, September 13 — Registration for Vicki ’ Parviainen dance-classes from 4 to §:30 p.m. at "Parkside Elementary. School gymnasium. Limited enrollment available for students 4% years and up. i Variety within classes of jazz, ballet, modern ethnic character and tap. For information or pre-registration ~ (recommended), phone 635-7483. Friday, September 15 — “Nobody's Perfect” is a free five-week, ongoing program, developed to give parents support and helpful Information on parenting children : - from birth to age five. Sponsored by the . Terrace ‘Women’s Centre and the Ministry of Health. First ses- sion begins Sept. 15 and continues Friday afternoons at 4542 Park Ave. In Terrace. Pre-registration Is re- quired, Phone Garol at 638-3456 or Candice at 635-2116 for further information. | Monday, September 18 — The regular monthly meeting — of the Mills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will be held at — 8 p.m. in the board room of Millis Memorial Hospital. New members are welcome. - Tuesday, September 19 — The Terrace Astronomical Society wlll be holding a meeting at the Terrace Public Library at 7:30 p.m. All interested people are most welcome to attend. Friday, September 22 — Centennial Christlan School has something to celebrate! After years of planning and fund raising, we now have our own building, and you are invited to share In our celebration. God willing, this building will be dedicated in a spacial service at 7:30 p.m. Our special day is open to all who would like to celebrate with us. For further information, contact Mrs. Florence Euverman at 635-2418. Thursday, September 28 — Terrace Minor Hockey will hold a general meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Happy Gang: Gentre. All members of TMH are urged to attend and find out the plans for the coming season. | Tuesday, October 3 — Ladies’ Auxillary to Branch 13, Royal Ganadlan Legion will be holding their regular: monthly meeting at the Legion at 8 p.m. All members are urged to attend. New members are welcome.