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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-01-19, Page 11d 140 The new owners of the Varna General Store, George Rich in the family for three generations. (photo by Mary and Mary Wood, left, pose in the store with previous owners Chessell) Eleanor and Bill McAsh, who sold the store after it had been After three generations Varna general store sold by Mary Chesse1 General store sold Residents of Varna were relieved to hear that ouonly remaining general store has been sold to a local co ple, George and Mary Wood. There was some concern that when the McAsh's retired, it might be difficult to find someone interested in locating in this little village. People who don't have transportation available are dependent on the local store and the farm, wife finds it convenient when she unex- pectedly has extra men for meals. "It pays to shop at home" applies here, as prices are reasonable and com- munities which have lost their store soon realize what an asset it was. When you read Floyd McAsh's "Varna in Review" you are aware that business changes have taken place quite frequently here.. Therefore it is remarkable that the McAsh General Store ha's been in the same family for three generations, going back to 1903 when Thos. McAsh erected the original building. When he added a lean-to, Mrs. McAsh made as many as 100 loaves of bread several times a week for the store. Additions to the building were made in 1909 and 1916, and in 1920 son John, who by that tirne owned the business, bought the stock of Horner and fngs, whose store was on the corner beside McAsh's. In the spring -of 1946, When - Bill returned from service in the Air Force, he bought the store from his father, who then built himself a new home east of the store. When their four children were raised and Eleanor was able to be in the store full time, Bill went to work for Elwood Epps, then for the Huron Board of Education as a custodian at Clinton High School and later at Brucefield School, where he is still employed. We are happy to know they re residing in Varna, in the former Rich home as they are both active in the church and in the community. They have plans for a vacation in the near future. Bill and Eleanor say they will miss the friendly relationship they have had on a daily basis with the people of this community for almost thirty-two years. For Bill, it has been longer, as he was in the store with his father from an early.age. George and Mary came to Varna nearly four years ago, when they purchased the home of the late Miss Edith Beattie. George is employed in the Domtar. Salt Mines at Goderich. At present Mary expects to keep the store much the same as it is. We wish them every success and hope they will enjoy many years in the business herr,. Euchre winners Winners at Friday evening's euchre party, sponsored by L.O.L. 1035, were: men's high, Frank Thompson of Goderich Twp., men's low, Lloyd Mc'Keri,zie , Brucefield; ladies'4i;igh, Mr .6 Aaron Fisher, Clinton; low, Mrs. Jack Taylor, Brucefield. Draw winners were Mrs. Harvey Taylor, Mrs. Mervyn Hunter and Mrs. Ed Godkin. (intended for last week) At the January meeting of the United Church Women on Thursday evening, Margaret Taylor reported that envelope givings for mission and service had exceeded our allocation by a considerable amount. A decision was made to support a schoolboy in India as the Korean lad is now employed. Money was also donated to the John Milton Society for the Blind. The annual pancake supper is to be held on Shrove Tuesday, February 7. Dorothy Ostrom gave a meditation, "Coats Off to the Future" ,.based on II Corin- thians 5:17. Pat Norman and Dianne- Kirton told of Rob Wittmer's work in Japan, especially in coffee house evangelism in Hokkaido. ar ret4Ta r -10e a s wari, hip 1.604 4. about projegt 'our'M and S givings Mechanics' Lien Claim filed on Exeter school The Huron County Board of Education was told Wed- nesday that a Mechanics' Lien Claim had been made against the Exeter Public School. The board learned that- solicitors for Culliton Brothers Ltd., the con= struction firm that did repair and alteration work on the school had filed alien against the school for $37,308 plus costs. John Cochrane, director of education, told the board that Culliton Brothers was the firm that handled the work but not the firm that received the board contract for the project. He said F.C. Marlatt Developments (Hamilton). Limited, of Dundas, Ontario, had been awarded the con- tract by the board. support. She told of $70,000 sent by the World Council of Churches for aid to people made homeless by the typhoon in India, with more promised. Each member present read of a project supported by mission funds. The annual meeting for Huron -Perth Presbyterial will be held in Mitchell on Tuesday, Jan. 24. The guest speaker will be Mrs., Jean Eaton. Village notes Rev. Alex Taylor who ,has been hospitalized with flu and pneumonia, returned home on Friday. The church ser- vices one Sunday were taken by Rev. Murdock Morrison. Barry and Pat Taylor hosted a birthday party for her mother, Mrs. 'Evans on Sunday. Present for the happy occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Doug Evans and family of .Ethel; Mr. and Mrs. Herb Brenneman and family of Petersbuirg; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Consitt and family of Varna; Mr. 'and Mrs. Gary Evans and family of Cran-' brook and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Evans and family of Maryhill. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1978 -PAGE �1 Auburn Horticultural Society elects officers SOCIAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Douglas McNeill and Miss Mary .Lou McNeill of Nile visited last Saturday evening with her mother, Mrs. George Milli'an. The community is sorry to report that Mr. Robert Turner is a patient in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. He is wished a speedy recovery. Mir. and Mrs. Jack Arm- strong attended a convention last week in Toronto and X.Isited with Miss Wiqnie Vanstone while there. The sympathy of •the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs' Orval McPhee on the death' last week -of his mother Mrs. Thomas McPhee.' W.M.S. The January meeting of the Auburn Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society was held at the home of Mrs. Warner Andrews. the devotional period was taken by Mrs. Frances Clark. She led an inspiring New Year's message basing it on the scripture lesson, John 1 :1- 5 verses and Psalm 119:1-16 verses. This was closed with prayer and the hymn, The mission study was taken by Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock who read about the Presbyterian Church work in Taiwan. She closed by reading a letter from the Geddes family who are Canadian missionaries in Taiwan. The roll call was answered by a Bible verse containing a bird or animal in the Bible. Due to the sickness of the president, Mrs., Wilfred Sanderson, the vice-president Mrs. Eleanor. Bradnock took charge of the business period. The' minutes were accepted as read by the secretary, Mrs. Lillian Leatherlangl. Plans were made to attend the Huron Presbyterial W.M.S. meeting on January 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Seaforth. Mrs. Clark collected the stamps and if anyone has , used Christmas cards, they are needed also. Mrs. Clark gave the year's financial statement which had passed the allocation set at the beginning of last year. A reading, was given 'by Mrs. Bradnock. The meeting was closed • with the hymn Standing"at the Portal of the Opening Year and the . Mizpah Benediction. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. Andrews. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The annual meeting of the Auburn Horticultural Society was held last Friday in the Community Memorial ' Hall with the presj�dent, Mrs. Dorothy Grange in�the chair. The meeting was opened by singing 0 Canada with Mrs. Donald Haines at the piano and began with coffee and cakes and cookies being served by Mrs. Grange and Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock. Mrs., Grange opened the meeting with a reading, Horticulture Pleasure and Environment: The minutes of the last meeting were ap- proved as read by the sedretary Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. The annual financial statement was given by the treasurer, Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock. There had been 55 members in 1977 in the Auburn Society. Receipts for the year were $419.32 and expenses were $313.98. Many plants were purchased for the different flower beds and to keep them in good condition about 85 hours of labour had been given to the Society. A grant of $232.79 had been received from the govern- ment and $25 from the Village of Auburn. - The auditors', Mrs. Elma McFarlane and Mrs. Ben Hamilton, report was given • by Mrs. McFarlane: The secretary Mrs. Thomas Haggitt gave a report of the year's activities showing that the Society had planted eight flower beds and the window boxes at the Memorial Community Hall, besides the keeping up of Manchester Garden and grass cutting around the Auburn letters. A bus trip in the summer was discussed and Mrs. Donald Haines and Mrs. William Andrews were ap- pointed to be in charge of a trip. Having you for a member is a great help to the Auburn Horticultural Society stated Mrs. Grange in her message to the Society and her wish is that many more new mem- bers will become interested in joining. The government pays a dollar to the Society for all the members, who pay their fees for the year. This money is used to buy flower plants for the different flower beds and the Manchester Garden. In planning for Auburn's QuasicentennIal in 1979 Mrs. Grange said that maybe new flower beds would have to be started this year to be ready for next year's celebration. She spoke of a special color scheme which could be used throughout the village to help the celebration and asked ctveryone to think about this for the next meeting which will be held the first Monday evening in March with Mrs. Donald Haines and Mrs. Thomas Haggitt in charge of lunch. Mrs. Grange had a contest using botanical names of well known flowers and plants. Mrs. Donald Haines thanked all the officers for their work last year. Mr. James Towe, a member of the nominating committee, submitted the names of the officers for the coming year and they were accepted. The following are the 1978 officers: president - Mrs. Dorothy Grange; first vice- president - to be filled ; second vice-president - Mrs. Ross Andrews; secretary - Mrs. Thomas Haggitt; assistant secretary - Mrs. Frances Clark; treasurer - Mrs.,. Eleanor Bradnock; pianist - Mrs. Donald Haines; assistant pianist - Mrs. Brian Hallam ; directors to retire in 1979 - Mrs. Robert Turner, Mrs. Thomas Lawlor, Mrs. Thomas Jardin, Mrs. Robert Arthur and Mrs. Frank Raithby; directors to retire in 1978 - Mrs. Russel Brindley, Mrs. John Durnin, Mrs. Ed Davies, Mrs. Donald Cart- wright and Mrs. Beth Lan- sing; nominating committee - James Towe, Mrs. Donald Haines and Mrs. Ross Robinson; auditors - Mrs. Beth Lansing and Mrs. Oliver Anderson; telephone com- mittee - Mrs. Frances Clark, James Towe and Mrs. Elma McFarlane. HALL BOARD MEETS James Glousher presided for the annual meeting of the Auburn Community Memorial Hall last Friday evening in the Hall It was announced by Deputy -Reeve Joe Hunking that Councillor Tom Cun- ningham would - replace Reeve John Jewitt on the Auburn Community Memorial Hall Board. The following are on the board: West Wawanosh - Kenneth Scott; East Wawanosh - Ralph Campbell; Hullett Township - Joe Hunking and Tom Cunningham; Village of Auburn - James Glousher; Village Trustee Board - Warner Andrews; Recreation committee - Sandy Andrews; and Women's Institute - Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock. Mrs. Haines presented the annual financial statement showing receipts to be $3,886.73 and expenses to be $2,738.52. Rent for the hall included in receipts were $2,241 and the Women'si- Institute had bought a new fridge, dishes and gave a donation of $200 for fuel. James Glousher was elected chairman again and Mrs. Donald Haines the secretary -treasurer. Mrs. John Korstanje was hired as caretaker and water rentals are to remain at $40 for the coming year. TRUSTEEBOARD The monthly meeting of the Auburn Trustee Board was held last Saturday evening.,in the Town Hall with the chairman Warner Andrews in charge. The clerk, Frank Raithby read the minutes and the correspondence. Business was discussed but no financial statement of the year's activities is available until the next meeting. A grant was granted to the Auburn Horticultural Society. Snow ploughing was discussed and it was stated that if there are any com- plaints, please notify the Trustee Board. Cochrane said Culliton Brothers had been sub- contiacted by Marlatt to do the work and that it was his understanding that the sub- contractor had not been paid. He said the matter had been turned over to the architect for the project and the board solicitor to see how it can be handled. He added that it remained, for the board to wait to see what action was recommended by the solicitor and go on from there. Cochrane said the board had held back money to pay for the work when the situation was discoveredv,,He said he was not sure of the amount the board had owing .on the project. !Ibchnics. by Panasonic. MODEL SL -20 BELTDRIVE TURNTABLE Thank You with Gifts of LOVE for Valentine's Day ! 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