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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-03-02, Page 21Auburn news - poker rally draws 175 4-H NEWS Auburn I 4=H club held their meeting at the home of Mrs. John Hildebrand. The president Sherry Verbeek was in charge and opened with the 4-H pledge. The roll call was answered by how you would define a good citizen. The minutes were read by Patti McDowell and plans were made to hold the next meeting at the home of Carol Seers. Sherry introduced the eaker of the evening, Mrs. liom Armstrong, clerk- reasurer of West Wawanosh township. She spoke on municipal law and answered the questions of the club members. Kim McDowell thanked Mrs. Armstrong and presented her with a gift. Posters on different levels of government, federal provincial and municipal formed a quiz by the leaders Mrs. Donald Cartwright and Mrs. Hildebrand and members took part in this. The meeting was closed with the 4-H motto. SOCIAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Andrews and family of Centralia visited their uncle r.. Reg Hamilton last Saturday.' Mrs. Tom Jardin returned last Wednesday after a few days visiting her family in Kitchener. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Ross Robinson on the death of her father, Mr. Fred Cook at Maitland Manor last week. Mr. Stephen Garvie returned home after working tWo weeks in Windsor. Mr. Bob Armstrong and. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Arm- strong visited last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mills at Exeter and Bob entered University hospital, London where he will undergo surgery on his knee. Mrs. Glen Youngblut returned home to Ottawa after spending a few days visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs. Myrtle Munro. Mrs. Dorothy Reid of Gdderich. visited last ..Wed- nesday • with Mrs. George Millian. Mrs. Anne Redmond of Goderich visited last Wed- nesday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips. Winners at the weekly euchre party held in the Community Memorial Hall were: high lady, Mrs. Robert Ketchabaw; low lady, Mrs. Major Youngblut; high man, Carl Govier, low man, Kenneth McDougall; and novelty, Jack Hallam. There were ten tables in play. Everybody is welcome. Mrs. Bob Williams of Toronto visited last week with her brother Donald Cart- wright, Mrs. Cartwright, David, Derrick and Lorie. Mr. Williams visited on the weekend. The Auburn Horticultural Society will hold their March meeting in the Auburn Community. Memorial Hall on March 6 at 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and several local residents are taking part in the program. Don't forget the World's Way of prayer service at St. ark's Anglican Church on March 3 at 2 p.m. The Reverend Dan Sargent, rector will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome. An evening of instruction in Yoga was enjoyed by the Coffeetimers on February 20. Mrs. Linda Clark was the speaker. Lunch was served by Arva Machan and the hostess Connie Nesbitt. The next meeting is to be held on March 6 at the home of Regina Campbell. W.I. The February meeting of the Auburn Women's Institute was held last Tuesday in the Auburn Aft Community Memorial hall lirwith the president Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock in the chair. The meeting was opened with the Ode, the Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada with Mrs. Donald Haines at the piano in the absence of the pianist Mrs. Catherine Jackson. The minutes were approved as read by the secretary Mrs. Robert Peck. The members voted to send Mrs. Peck as delegate to Officers' Con- ference in Waterloo. Cdrrespondence was read and also the financial statement given. It was decided to cater to a banquet on April 6 and to host the Huron County Historical Society on April 20. The Tweedsmuir History Book Committee was ap- pointed with Mrs. Thomas Haggitt, the curator in charge of the Historical program. Mrs. Donald Haines was appointed convener of the lunch. The report of the card committee was given by Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell. Mrs. Frank Raithby reported on Maple Leaf labels received to date. Miss Faye Seers was named winner with her drawing for ,the quilt for the International Ploughing match to be held this Sep- tember. She will be presented with a cheque for her design. Committee to work on the designing on cloth were named, Mrs. Donald Cart- wright and Mrs. Frank Raith- by. Several ladies offered to help embroider the blocks and anyone wishing to help out please let the president know. The motto - The glory of the home is hospitality prepared by Mrs. Myrtle Munro was given by Mrs. Beth Lansing. The conveners for Family and Consumer's Affairs, Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson and Mrs. Roy Daer were in charge of the meeting. Mrs. Sanderson introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Earl St. Jean who spoke of her work in the new project for the Homebound, Huron County. Mrs. St. Jean outlined her work and what they hope to do for those who cannot get out and need companionship in their later years. Mrs. Roy Daer thanked the speaker and on behalf of the Branch presented her with a gift. Mrs. Pat Mason who helps at Huronview also said a few words on the work done there. Mrs. Thomas Haggitt, curator of the Tweedsmuir History Book committee brought the history book up to date. The roll call was an- swered by naming a short cut for a busy housewife. Lunch was served by Mrs. Beth Lansing and Mrs. Kenneth McDougall. The lucky cup winner was Mrs. Thomas Lawlor and Mrs. Donald Haines received the prize for having her birthday nearest Valentine's Day. QUASICENTENNIAL Allan Craig, vice-president of the Quasicentennial celebration of Auburn was in charge of the meeting held last Wednesday evening: Debbie Cunningham was named winner of the contest fpr an insignia ,for the 125th birthday party for the Village of Auburn to be held June 30, July 1 and July 2, 1979. Sharon Glousher was second prize winner, and Carol Seers, the third prize. Fifteen entries were received from Hullett Township Central school and Kingsbridge Separate school. The committee wishes to thank the schools who co- operated and the prizes are $10, $5 and $3. Miss Joyce Dougherty, president of the Auburn Junior Farmers was appointed in charge of the prize winning entries. Budgets were submitted by the conveners of the parade, welcome, decorating, meals invitation, etc. committees and this was handed to the finance committee. Many other discussions took place regarding how the celebration should be planned and carried out. Mr. Frank Raithby, chairman of the Ball's cemetery Trustee Board stated that the Memorial service would be held on Sunday afternoon of the three day celebration. The next meeting is set for March 22 at 8 p.m. and it is hoped more people will turn out to this meeting and give their support to the different projects to finance this celebration. Over 175 snowmobiles attended the first Poker Ralley held by the Auburn and District Lions Club and the Auburn Snowmobile Club last Sunday and nearly all completed the 25 mile run through Hullett, Colborne, West Wawanosh and East Wawanosh Townships. Registration was handled by Mr. and Mrs. Allan Craig, Fred Lawrence, Bill Robertson and Clare Millian. A lunch counter was in the hall. Winners were Bruce Vincent RR 2 Auburn with four aces, $20; Ron Baer, RR 5 Goderich $15 Vic Stackhouse, Londesboro, $10.. three A's; Ken Empey, RR 2 Auburn three,K's $5. There were 279 hands sold. Sixty-three prizes were donated and won by the following: Radford's Garage Ltd, Brian Radford, Scruton Fuels Ltd., Fred Ward; Belgrave Co-op, Cathy Mustard; T.B. Allen Ltd., Bruce Vincent; Lynn Hoy Ski - Doo, Nelson Marks; Lynn Hoy Ski -Doo, Robert Starghin; Sparling Hard- ware, Kent Bean; TimberJac Communications, Bill Charters; T.B. Allen Ltd., W.L. Craig; Ideal Supply 'Co. Ltd., Bruce Brown; Fred Lawrence Electric, Brian Pryce; McGee Auto Electric Roy Daer; Sparling Hard- ware, Mark Jenkins; Clinton Chrysler, Bill Jewell; Fred Lawrence Electric, Joan Rodger; Bill Robinson, Barry Hogg; Craig Tire, Ken Marks; James Glousher, John Raithby; Auburn Lions, Gordon Daer; Auburn Lions, Murray Pryce; Auburn Lions, Dave Collins; Auburn Lions, James Hugill; Auburn Lions, John Hoggart; Dave McClinchey, William Seers;• Hamm's Car Sales, Wolfgang Weber; Hamm's Car Sales, Sydney Thompson; Howson and Howson Ltd., John Steffler; Boyd and Muriel Taylor "The Apple People", Doug Chamney; Boyd and Muriel Taylor "The Apple People, Art Airdies; Craig's Sawmill, Glenda Woods; Craig's Sawmill Glen Pat- terson; Huron Marine, Doris Patterson; Huron Marine, Pat Laidlaw ; Gord's Sports and Cycle, Kevin Bennies; Triple K. .Restaurant, Bar- bara Young; Falconer Construction, George Sillib; Chamney Sand and Gravel, Don Walker; Chamney Sanitation,, Terry Ruston; Bob Slater, Maxine Seers; Bob Slater, Vic Stackhouse; H. Arthur Fuels, Murray Thompson; H. Arthur Fuels , Margaret Cranston; H. Arthur Fuels, Garry Man- ning; Robinson's General store, Gary Rodger; Robinson's General store, Bill Robertson; Maxine's snack bar, Harry Gillis; Whetstone's Furniture, Grant Vincent; Auburn Auto Sales, Wiona Thompson; Alvin's TV, Gordon Murray; Gordon Daer, Allan . Cranston; Auburn Body Shop, Bruce Sillib; Imperial Bank of Commerce, Richard Badley; Susan . Hairstyling, Herman Fisher; Susan's Hairstyling, Wayne Millian; Auburn Hardware, Marian Haggitt; Seer's Body Shop, Gerry McPhee; Wall -Tex Acoustic, Jeff Watson; Auburn Snowmobile Club, Tom Work- man; Auburn Snowmobile Club, Clare McBride; Auburn Snowmobile Club, Bob Ketchabaw; Auburn Snowmobile Club, Brad Andrews; Auburn Snowmobile Club, Bill Sproul; and Snell Feeds Ltd., Clare Rodger. A.C.W. Anglican The Church Women of St. Mark's church met at the home of Mrs. Ian Clark last Thursday for their February meeting. The president Mrs. Donald Cartwright, was in charge and opened the meeting ,yvith the hymn, Sinful, Sighing followed by all repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison. Mrs. .Clark gave the scripture lesson, Phillipians 2:1-4 verses. Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell read an article from the Living Message and other members took part also on the theme, prayer is returning. The hymn, Forty Days and Forty Nights, was read and Mrs. Cartwright thanked all for taking part. The business portion was started with the minutes read by the secretary, Mrs. John Daer. The financial statement was given by the treasurer, Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. The roll call was taken and plans were made for the Lions Club dinner on March 1. Plans were finalized for the World's Day of Prayer service in St. Mark's Church on March 3 at 2 pm. The offering was received and dedicated and the meeting closed with prayer. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Clark. WALKERBURN CLUB The Walkerburn Club held their meeting at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Penfound. Mrs. Lloyd McClinchey was in charge and opened the meeting by singing 0 Canada with Mrs. Catherine Jackson at the piano. Mrs. Roy Daer led in prayer. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read by the secretary Mrs. Lloyd Penfound. Correspondence and thank- you cards were read. Mrs. Garth McClinchey, the treasurer gave the financial statement. The roll call was answered by 13 members and two guests by donations to' their foster child. The members decided to not cater to the broomball tournament. Plans were made for the March meeting to be held at the home of. Mrs. Tom Cun- ningham. Mrs. Carmen Gross and Mrs. Lloyd McClinchey will be in charge. The lunch committee will be Mrs. Elliott Lapp and Mrs. Joe Verwey. Mrs. Roy Daer demon- strated the braiding of coffee cakes and when they were baked, they were sold and the proceeds donated to the club. 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