Taken from the Erin Advocate, Thursday June 1, 1944.  Two Showers for Bride-To-Be  On Friday afternoon May 25, Mrs Elwin McGill, Orton entertained the ladies of the community at a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Muriel Thompson, bride-to-be.  The bride received many beautiful and useful gifts, Miss Thompson made a fitting reply in acknowledgement of the kindness of her friends.  A dainty lunch was served by the hostess assisted by her friends.  The Junior W. I. of Hillsburgh entertained at a miscellaneous shower on Thursday evening May 25 at the home of Miss Jessie McKitrick in honour of Miss Muriel Thompson, a popular bride-to-be.  Mrs. Carl Matthews read the address and many lovely gifts were presented.  Muriel thanked her friends for their useful gifts.  A delicious lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Miss Eleanor Ellenton, Miss Edna Macdonald, Mrs. Howard Barbour and other friends.