HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-01-26, Page 15Former Auburn resident dies
SOCIAL NEWS
Little Miss Erin and Master
Scott Lo.bb of Goderich
Township visited a few days
last week with their grand-
parents Mr. and Mrs. Alvin
Plunkett, Robbie, Ronald,,
Paul and Karen. Mrs. Lobb
had the misfortune to fall and
fracture a bone in her leg. She
is wished a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Florence Millian
visited last Thursday with her
•daughter, Mrs. Ford Little
and Mr. Little in Goderich.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Graf
arrived home last week from
their wedding trip and have
taken up residence in their
new home on John Street.
They are welcomed to the
• village.
The annual meeting of the
Auburn Recreational Com-
mittee will be held in the
Auburn Community
Memorial hall on January 30
at 8 p.m. Everyone is
welcome.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Jardin- and Mrs. Elva
Straughan visited last week
with Mr. and Mrs. Clayton
Robertson at Meaford for a
couple adays.
Mrs. Thomas Haggitt and
Mrs. Lillian Leatherland
visited last Friday with the
former's sister Mrs. Jean
• Patterson who is a patient in
Alexandra Marine and
General hospital in Goderich.
W.I.
The January meeting of the
Auburn Women's Institute
was held last week in the
Community Memorial Hall
with the president Mrs.
Eleanor Bradnock in charge.
The meeting was opened with
the Ode, the Mary Stewart
Collect and 0 Canada with
Mrs. Donald Haines as
pianist. The minutes were
accepted as read by the
secretary Mrs. Robert Peck.
She also. gave the financial
statement.
The president thanked all
who had assisted with
catering to the 50th wedding
anniversary, the Graf-
McCosh wedding .and the
Christian Reform Young
People. It was decided not to
take the sewing course,
Personalize your pattern. No
designs have been sent in for
a design for a quilt for the
ploughing . match but there
are a few working on one.
Mrs. Thomas Haggitt,
convener of citizenship and
world affairs introduced her
speaker, Miss Edith Lockhart
of Goderich. She showed
pictures taken from coast to
coast and ,she gave in-
teresting comments of the
trips she had taken. Mrs.
Donald Haines thanked her
and presented her with a gift.
' Mrs. Beth Lansing gave the
motto, 0 Lord Let Us Not
Forget to be Kind. Lunch was
served by Mrs. Frank Raith-
by, Mrs. Kenneth McDougall
assisted by Mrs. Donald
Haines and Mrs. Eleanor
Bradnock. The prize for the
lucky cup was won by Mrs.
Thomas Lawlor and Mrs.
Lawrence Plaetzer had the
lucky serviette.
4-H NEWS
Mrs. Donald Cartwright
and Mrs. John Hildebrand
attended 4-H leaders training
class at Clinton for the spring
project, Focus on Living. Any
girl 12 to 26 wishing to take
this project please tell these
leaders by January 28. The
girl has to be 12 years of age
as of March 1. Mrs. Tonm
Cunningham and Miss Linda
Cunningham are leaders for
Auburn 4-11.
Focus on Living is a new
project for 4-H girls and
should be very interesting.
They study the creative use of
leisure time and one thing
they will learn is how to quilt
and make a small pin cushion
as well as place mats, blocks
for quilts and handbags.
Knitting and crocheting are
being taught as well as first
aid, safety in the home, and
different other crafts.
The junior girls have to
make a quilted t6p pin
'cushion and the older girls
make a handbag, pillow or
some other quilted article,
knitted or crotcheted.
OBITUARY
Word was received here
last Friday of the death of a
former resident, Mrs. A.M.
Rice, at Dundas, Ontario in
her 85th year.
She was the wife of a for-
mer Bank of Commerce
manager and will be well
remembered in the music
world as a contralto soloist.
She had several vocal pupils
and was a member of Knox
United Church in Auburn.
They were residing in the
bank apartment in Auburn at
the time of the Hill Hardware
fire. The apartment was
badly damaged and the Rice
family resided with the late
J.W. Medd until the apart-
ment was repaired.
Mr. Rice was moved to Ayr
in 1931. He passed away in
1960.
Mrs. Rice lost her eyesight
but following successful
surgery she was able to
continue with her musical
profession.
She is survived by one son
G;arth of 59 Bedford Park
Avenue, Toronto and three
grandsons. <I
Sympathy is extended to
Garth by Auburn friends.
NOTICE OF
ANNUAL MEETING
of the
Huron County Wheat Producers
to be held in the Agricultural Board Office,
Clinton, on
TUES., FEB. 14, 1978 at 1:30 p.m.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Mr. Irving Kleiman, Chairman of the Board.
Marketing and Administrative expenses are
in excess of 40' per bushel.
SOCIAL NEWS
Mrs. Jay Ball and Mrs. Kay
Weston of Bayfield visited on
Saturday evening with Mrs.
Bell Allen.
Mr. Gary Rodger and Mr.
and Mrs. Clare Rodger,
Kathy and Richard of
Goderich spent the weekend
with Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson
Rodger.
The community is pleased
to report that Mr. Everett
Taylor is betterfollowing
surgery in Victoria hospital
last week. He is wished a
speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Campbell of Blyth visited last
Wednesday with his aunt
Mrs. Bert Taylor.
CHURCH NEWS
The annual vestry meeting
of St. • Mark's Anglican
Church was held last week at
the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Haggitt. The
Reverend Dan Sargent,
rector opened the meeting
with prayer.
Mrs. Thomas Haggitt was
appointed vestry clerk and
read the minutes of the
previous vestry meeting.
Mrs. Robert Slater,
treasurer of the church, gave
the financial statement.
Donald Cartwright gave the
report of the people's warden.
The president of the St.
Mark's Anglican Church
Women, Mrs. Robert Slater
gave their report and thanked
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cart-
wright for the use of their
recreation room to quilt in.
Mrs. Thomas Haggitt gave
the financial report of the
A.C.W.
The Reverend Dan Sargent
gave his report. He stated
that there had been one
baptism and thanked Mr.
James Towe for being lay
reader since he had come to
the parish last September. He
thanked all those who had co-
operated with him and spoke
of the Mission project ' in
Northern British Columbia.
The election of officers took
place. The following are
officers: rector's warden -
Fred Lawrence; people's
warden - James Schneider;
treasurer - Mrs. Robert
Slater; vestry clerk - Mrs.
Thomas Haggitt; lay
delegate to Syrlbd - Mts.
Donald Cartwirght and sub.
lay delegate to Synod -
Donald Cartwright.
Lunch was served by Mrs.
Haggitt.
SOCIAL NEWS
Miss Laura Phillips and
Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock at-
tended the Open House last
Sunday afternoon for Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Nicholson's 60th
wedding anniversary.
• Winners at the weekly
euchre party held in the
Community Memorial Hall
last week were: high lady -
Mrs. -•Thomas Jardin; low
lady - Mrs. Elva Straughan;
high man - Robbie Plunkett;
low man - Emmerson
Rodger; novelty -' Kenneth
McDougall. There were eight
tables in play.
Smile
No matter what happens,
some of your friends knew it
would.
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You're never quite sure
what kind of mind a person
has until he gives you a piece
of it.
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482-9351
,
Bill Turner of Varna was the lucky winner of the third
quarter of beef in the IOOF No. 83 of Clinton's draw last
week. News -Record editor Jim Fitzgerald, left, drew the
winning ticket and gives it to Noble Grand Charles
Nelson. (photo by Doug Cartwright)
by Milena Lobb
Yes, 1978 is here and I had
intended to get all the holiday
news but I didn't intend to get
the flu bug and if you had it,
you know you are not very
interested in what anyone
else is doing.
There are a few items of
interest to report even if it is
late. Gary Tebbutt was. home
from Edmonton for a week
but was anxious to get back to
Alberta. The Gerald Tebbutt
family from Iowa were able
to be with the Tebbutt
families at Christmas also.
Marion Thompson spent
some time in Fort Lauder-
dale, Florida, training with
the University of Toronto
swim team.
Brenda Forbes has been
transferred to the Toronto CP
Marketing. She is the first
woman to be hired in the
Toronto division.
Paul Forbes is now living in
Edmonton with Gary Tebbutt
and others.
Marie Lobb has started the
new year off rather poorly by
falling and hurting her leg.
Glad to hear you are home
from the hospital, even if you
do have a cast to drag around.
The Community Club
meeting for January was
rather stormed out as this
section of road was closed'til 1
p.m. January 11,th but
weather permitting, Linda
Jones will be hostess for the
pot -luck meal on February
1st. Eating time is 12:30 p.m.
Jamie Thompson has been
accepted in the Vetrinary
Course at Guelph University.'
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1978—PAGE 15
News of the Holmesville area
By Blanche Deeves
United Church
News
Worship Service was held
in the Holmesville United
Church with Rev. Oestreicher
in charge. Flowers were
placed in the sanctuary by the
family of the late Mrs. Mabel
Batkin. Misses Brenda Harris
and Jaqueline Norman sang a
duet. The children attended
Sunday School after the,
minister told them a story.
UCW meets
The UCW met in the san-
ctuary of the church on
Tuesday afternoon, January
17 with Mrs. Muriel Grigg as
leader.
Mr. Oestreicher installed
the Officers of the UCW and
wished them all well in 1978.
The scripture lesson was
taken by Mrs. Ada Tebbutt
and the meditation by Mrs.
Jean Ginn. The New Year
Calls for Depth of Living was
read by Mrs. Irene Cudmore.
Mrs. Betty Stoner read a New
Year thought.
The New President, Mrs.
Isabel Sturdy conducted the
business. The roll call was
answered by payment of fees.
The various reports were
given, 1977 proved to be a
very successful year.
Mrs. Isabel Harris
suggested projects for raising
money in 1978.
Anyone wishing to attend
the Huron Perth Presbyterial
in Mitchell on January 24
please contact Mrs. Isabel
Sturdy. The annual
congregational meeting is
planned for February 5th.
February 14 shall be a
working meeting.
A Christmas card and letter
was received from our foster
child in Kenya. A donation of
fifty dollars was sent to
London Missions Services,
also fifty dollars donated to
ALPHA.
Goderich Township
rec. News
The Goderich Township
Recreation Committee held a
very successful dance a the
White Carnation Saturday
night. Two door prizes were
,drawn by Mrs. Jean Ginn
after a few words from the
reeve and newly appointed
Warden, Gerry Ginn. The
winner of the first draw was
Brian Mustard and the
second draw was Edward
Deeves.
A very enjoyable evening
was had -by all dancing to the
Mystery Train. A delicious
lunch was served by the host
and hostess. Dave and Sandra
Orr.
Gerry Ginn, newly elected
Warden of Huron County, has,
issued a challenge , to his
fellow mayor, reeves and
council members to ride and
match or better his pledges
per mile in the upcoming
snowarama for Timmy on
Sunday, January 29. Anyone
who wishes to offer a donation
or pledge Gerry, call his wife
Jean at 524-4163. Good luck
Gerry.
Card party
Just a reminder, the
Goderich Township WI will be
having another card party
January 26, at 8:15 p.m. at the
Holmesville School.
Admission is $1.00. Ladies
bring a few sandwiches
please.
4-H News
Mrs. Alvin Settles and Mrs.
Don Harris have completed
their two days at 4-14 training
school on the club Focus on
Living. This . club will be
starting very soon so any girl
12 or over who is interested,
contact either of the above
leaders immediately.
CHANGE IN NAME
INDEPENDENT SHIPPER
TO
United Co -Operatives
of Ontario
Livestock Department
Toronto
Ship your livestock
with
FRANK VOOGEL
Dashwood,
Monday Is shipping
day from Varna Stockyard
prevlously Roy Scotchmer
Call Dashwood 230-2707
or Bayfield 565-2636
By 7:30 a.m. Monday
for prompt service
No charges on pick-up
CRflADA FflRm SHOW
Exhibition Park -Toronto
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Jan. 31 - Feb. 1, 2, 3, 1978
The largest
indoor farm equipment show
in Canada
Horse Pull & Sale - Feb. 1
Tractor Pull - Feb. 2, 3
Aberdeen Angus Sale - Feb. 3
Ladies Program Each afternoon - 1:30 p.m.
Gun Control.
Working together to save lives.
The majority of Canadian gun owners
have traditionally supported gun control in
Canada.
Many of these people are sports
hunters, target shooters or collectors, and
others use their guns to hunt or trap in order
to support their families. Generally, they are
Canada's responsihle gun users.
There is a small but growing group of
people in Canada, however, who make
criminal use of guns. For example, armed
robberies increased 38% from 1974 to 1976. It
is this group that the new gun control
legislation will deal with through longer,
mandatory prison sentences and prohihition
powers.
The misuse of guns is increasing as
well. Last year approximately 300 people
were ' ictims of homicide with a gun. Many in
an impulsive moment of violence among
family members or friends. New
court-ordered prohibitions, police search and
seizure powers, and higher gun safety
standards will reduce the needless toll of
deaths and injuries.
1','ith the continued support of
Canadians for gun control, we will reduce the
criminal and irresponsible use of guns.
In short, we'll be working together to
save lives.
"i own my own guns. How does the new (;un
Control legislation affect me?"
if you own only hunting rifles and you
store them safely, it won't affect you at all.
However, certain other guns will he either
restricted or prohibited. Basically, all
centre -fire semi -automatics with a barrel
length of less than I81/2" are now restricted
and must he registered. Handguns have
been restricted since 1934. Sawed-off rifles
and shotguns, guns with silencers and fully
automatic weapons, are now prohibited.
except those fully automatics registered to
collectors before January I, 1978.
"I'm glad you're getting tougher
with criminals using firearms.
What happens to them?"
Anyone convicted of using a firearm
while committing or attempting to commit a
criminal offense will be sent to prison for not
less than one year and not more than 14
years. This sentence cannot he suspended.
As well, maximum prison sentences for
other firearm offences have been doubled.
"•1s it true that police officers have new;
extended search and seizure powers`?"
Yes. Police officers can now seize
firearms without a search warrant if they
consider them hazardous to the immediate
safety of any individual. They will then have
to justify the grounds for the search to a
magistrate.
•`I now own a prohibited weapon.
What do I do?"
It k against the law to he in possession
of a prohibited weapon. You should contact
your local police as soon as possible in order
to turn the weapon over to them or to make
other arrangements for its disposal. Failure
to do so could result in your being
prosecuted.
"What does safe handling and storage of guns
. have to do with Gun Control?"
Last year in Canada, there were over
120 accidental deaths due to the careless use
of firearms. Under the new legislation, gun
owners are responsihle for the safe storage
of their weapons. For example, if your gun
is used in a criminal action, you could be
charged with careless storage if such is
decided in court.
"My rifle is now on the restricted list.
How do 1 register it?"
Contact your local police immediately
sand register the gun with them. Failure to do
so is punishable by a prison sentence of up
to five years.
"How do you plan on keeping guns
out of the hands of people who aren't able
to use them safely?"
Through Firearms Acquisition
Certificates and the courts' prohibition
powers. The provincially administered
F.A.C. system will come into effect January
1. 1979. it is designed to prevent unfit and
incompetent persons from acquiring guns.
The new prohihition power allows the
courts to take guns away from dangerous
persons.
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Why is Gun Control so important?"
Ultimately, to make Canadians safer
from the misuse of firearms. Last year Alone
over 1.40() people were killed by guns.
Through tighter firearms control,
safety education and the encouragement of
responsihle gun ownership and use, we will
he able to reduce the level of firearm
violence.
"1 would like to learn more about the safe and
proper use of guns, and more detail on
restricted and prohibited weapons. Who
should i see?"
Contact your local police department,
Chief Provincial Firearms -Officer, or write:
Gun Control in Canada,
340 Laurier Avenue West.
Ottawa, Ontario,
KIAOP8.
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Canada