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BY TERESA COURTNEY
Sincere sympathy of this com-
munity is extended to Mrs. Jack
Kinney on the death of her
brother, Mr. Norman O'Loughlin
of Sun City, Arizona who passed
away on Tuesday, April 4 in his
71st year.
Mr. Tom O'Neill was admitted
to the Alexandra Marine and
General Hospital, Goderich on
Monday, April 3. She was
transferred to Victoria Hospital in
London the following day. Her
many friends wish her a speedy
recovery.
Mrs. Desmond O'Donnell was
released from the Alexandra
Marine and. General Hospital,
Goderich on Tuesday, April 4. He
is convalescing at his home here.
Sincere sympathy is extended
to the family and relatives of Mr.
Alvin Charles Alton who passed
away in the Wingham and District
Hospital on, Wednesday, April 5
in his 53rd year.
Congratulations to Eugene and
Ralph Austin, sans ,.of Mir and
Mrs. John Austin, R. ' R. 7
Lucknow, who were co -winners in
the $1000.00 Lucknow District
Community Centre Lottery- draw
held on Wednesday, April 5.
Congratulations to Mary Eliza •
beth (Beth) Wisser, daughter of
Mr: and Mrs. Ronald Wisser and
to Alfred Mawhinney, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Clarence Mawhinney,
who were married in St. Joseph's
Church, Kingsbridge' on Friday,
April 7.
Several from this area attended
the Knights of Columbus Annual
Bluebird Ball held at the Saltford
Valley Hall on Saturday, April 8.
The proceeds are for the Arthritic
Society.
Plans are being made for;!9 cal
talent to take part in the\Spring
Variety Night program to be held.
at St. Mary's School, Goderich.
Congratulations to Mary Lu-
anne Clare, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Clare, R. R. 7
Lucknow, who was the first prize
. winner in the Lion's. Club A9
Effective Speaking competition
held in Lucknow on Friday, April
7. Her topic was "The Holy
Land". Second prize winner was
Brenda Merman of Palmerston
speaking on "Individuality".
Congratulations also goes to Tom
Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Delbert Wilson: of Ripley, who
won first place in the boys'
divisionspeaking on "Counterfeit
Money". Second ,prize was won
by Tim Morrison of -Wingham
who spoke on "Outdoors Can-
ada". Chairman for the program
was Mr. Howard Henderson of
Owen Sound. Judges were Ms,,
Sharon Dietz, Editor of the
Lucknow Sentinel, Mrs. Mabel
Wheeler, teacher at the Lucknow
Public School and Charles Liddle,
teacher at Brookside Public
School. Mary Luanne was spon-
sored by the Wingham Lions
Club.
The first and second prize
winners in the Lion's Club
Effective Speaking competitions
held at Lucknow ,advanced to the
District Level held in the Arthur
High School on Saturday, April 8.
French girls and boys competi-
tions were also included. The
chairman was Mr. Howard Hend-s
erson of Owen Sound. Only first
place winners were named. In the
English Boys' competitions Paul
Coates of Owen Sound placed
first, speaking on "Euthanasia".
In the Englis Girls' competitions
Carol Bunting of Hanover placed
first speaking on "A Tribute to
Parents". In the French compe-
titions Douglas Cameron of Port
Elgin won first prize speaking on
"Provincial Parks in Canada".
Catherine McGinnis of Owen
Sound placed first in the French
Girls' division, speaking on
"Bilingualism'. The winners
from Ontario, Quebec and Labra-
dor will now compete in the A9
Lion's Club Effective Speaking
competitions taking place in
Sudbury on Saturday, May 6th
with the winners speaking at the
Annual Lions Convention to be
held this year in Bramalea.
Congratulations to Tommy Gil-
more, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Gilmore who won first prize in the
Boys' Intermediate (ages 7 to 10)
Baton Twirling at the Bramalea
Spring Batonfest held in Brama-
lea on Sunday, April 9.
Grade .13 students from i this
area are attending special classes
held at the Knox Presbyterian
Church in Goderich on Tuesday
and Thursday, while the Grade 12
students attend classes on Mon-
day and Wednesday mornings at
the Goderich Arena. Parents are
assisting with the guidance.
Education Week is being held
at St. Joseph's School, Kings-
bridge from Sunday, April 16 to
Saturday, April 22. Parents are
invited to come to the school at
thisGrades 3 and 4 classes were
bused for swimming classes at
.Kincardine on Friday afternoon,
April 7 ftp 1.30 until 2.15.
KINGSBRIDGE C.W.L.
The Kingsbridge Catholic
Women's . League held their
annual meeting in St. Joseph's
Parish. Hall, Kingsbridge on
Monday evening, April 3. Father
Dentinger, C.R. opened the
meeting with prayer and a
reading from St. James. Church
Life convener, Mrs. Ann Berry,
reported that Mr. and Mrs. Peter
J. Vogt were presented with a
25th anniversary giftFMinutes of
the last meeting were read by
Clarice Dalton. Dolores VanOsch
read the correspondence which
included a thank you from Girl
Guide leader, Rochelle Cham- ,
pagne. The. treasurer's ,report
was read by Mary Clare. Clarice
Dalton read,a letter received from
Murray Gaunt concerning "Porn-
ography i the Schools". Jean
VanRooy 'eported on Catering.
Tina VanDiepan reporting on
Cultural Life, spoke on Mary
Luanne Clare's success in Public
Speaking, having recently won at
Harriston and going on to Owen
Sound.
On St. Patrick's Day, members
visited with Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey
Higgins, Mrs. Louis Dalton and
Mrs. Wamsley at the Pinecrest
Nursing Home, Lucknow. For
Pro -Life, -Teresa Courtney men-
tioned the Variety Night program
being held at St. Mary's School,
Goderich. Grace Austin told
members the following coffees
should- not be purchased: Maxim,
Maxwell -House, Sanka, Yuban,,_
and Brim. Profits from these
coffees aid Ida Amin. Mary Clare
collected from members present
for the 1% luxury tax.
In his message to the members,
Father Dentinger thanked all the
ladies for the past years work -
particularly the executive for their
efforts and co-operation. Father
thanked the ladies who had
worked on the fight against
Pornography by mailing letters.
200 letters have been sent to
C.W.L.'s, school board members,
principals, church groups, etc.
Father felt parental objection was
Most effective. Another paper
drive will be held in June. Father
stressed the importance of visit-
ing the sick and thanked all those
who perform this charity.
Marion Austin, president,
thanked the executive and con-
veners and Father Dentinger for
their work and support during the
past two years. Ann Berry then
thanked Marion and presented
her with the past president's pin.
Nominations were held for the
new executive. New officers are
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