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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-03-16, Page 7• Auburn people recall Dr. Turnbull's drowning By Eleanor Bradnock Residents Recall Doctor Several older residents recalled last Sunday that it was 75 years ago Sunday tha Dr. Frank Turnbull, an Auburn physician, went down the Maitland River in his canoe and upon getting to Goderich opposite the CNR station, he waved to some workmen and lost control of his canoe and it upset. He was able to cling on to it but was so chilled that he passed away shortly after `being taken from the .water. Dr. Turnbull had bade farewell to his relatives and friends here before taking up post graduate work in the Old Country. , That year, 1903, the water was exceptionally high and the ice had gone out before that date, not like last Sunday when the Maitland still remained ice -bound. Social notes Mr. and Mrs. Donald Haines and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Haggitt enjoyed a bus trip last weekend to Wheeling, West Virginia. Little Misses Christine, Rhonda and Jennifer Stadelmann of RR 2, Blyth spent the weekend with their grandmother, Mrs. • Eleanor Bradnock, while their parents enjoyed a bus trip to Wheeling1West Virginia. Mrs. Kenneth McDougall visited last Wednesday in London with Mrs. Roy Cope. Winners at the weekly euchre party in the Com- munity Memorial hall were: novelty, Donald Haines; high lady, Mrs. Warner Andrews ; low lady, Mrs. Lillian Leatherland; high man, Warner Andrews ; low man, Roy 'Daer. There were 10 tables in play. 4-11 club news Auburn II held their 4-1-1 meeting at Mrs. Bess Slater in Auburn on Saturday March 4th. Debbie Cunningham opened with the 4-H pledge, and everyone answered the roll call by naming a leisure actuvity they would like to develop. Marilyn Archambault introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Bess Slater, who talked to the gi1s on the history of ceramics and then explained how things were made. Barbara Gross thanked Mrs. Slater and presented her with a little gift from the club. Mrs. Cunningham showed pictures and talked about several other leisure ac- tivities such as reading, photography, theatre, music, art, historical interest and indoor gardening. • + + + Auburn II, 4-11 club held their fourth meeting at the home of Mrs. Tom Cun- ningham. Miss Bea McClenaghan, Huron County home economist was the guest. Debbie Cunningham president opened the meeting with the 4-11 pledge, and Marilyn Archambault read the minutes of -the las meeting. Linda Cunningham read the lists of skits so further plans could be made for achievement day. ' Mrs. Cunningham talked to the members about poisonous plants and chemicals. The symbols of safety were also discussed and the part on electrical hazards and falls was read. Mrs. Cunningham and Linda asked questions on • storage and safety of food. Miss Bea McClenaghan spoke about Achievement day which is to be held on May 6. The ploughing match, the Garden Club and the Ice Capades were all discussed. Debbie Cunningham closed the meeting. • Horticultural society The March meeting of the Auburn Horticultural Society was held in the Community Memorial hall with the • president, Mrs. Dorothy Grange in charge. The meeting was opened with Mrs. Donald Haines as pianist. Mrs. Grange read an t article on Our Heritage 1973 from the Huron Tract. The roll call was answered by naming a flower or flowers you remember well from your grandmother's flower beds. Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock and Mrs.Grange described the wild flower display at the Toronto Garden Show last week. A discussion took place on the wild flower situation ,in our community and the ' necessity , to guard and. preserve them for future generations. Mrs. Thomas Haggitt gave a reading on the Legacy of the Easter Flowers,. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Haines gave a descriptive account of their greenhouse which they built last year. Donald told how it was constructed and Mrs. Haines told about the soil used and how the seeds were planted. A Kippen club Busy Bees By Rena Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Eli Denys have returned from a three week holiday in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Jones and family of Hillier, Ontario spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McBride have returned from a holiday in the South. 4-H news Kippen I decided to call their 4-H Club "The Busy Bees." A quilt sample was started during meeting II. At meeting III, "The Busy Bees" went to the Bluewater Rest Home which was a wonderful experience. Janet Shanks was elected secretary. Mrs. Ruby Hoggarth of the Bluewater Rest Home presented each of the Busy Bees with an en- velope with seeds in it, which was much appreciated by the girls. Mrs. Sadie .Wren has sold her property to Mr. Stewart Taylor, Exeter. , lochus Faber is holidaying in Florida. Elzar Mousseau, who has called been in Seaforth Community Hospital for three weeks, has returned home. 4-H club news After a demonstration of Ceramics at Mrs. Hyde's Studio, the "Busy Buddies" of Kippen II club resumed meeting III at the hgme of Mrs. Roberts. Roll call was answered by 16 members. Joanne Dayman read the minutes . of last meeting and. Beth Consitt was nominated the next secretary. Program plans for entertaining at the Queensway Nursing Home were finalized. Mrs. Roberts explained how to introduce a speaker, the ten Commandments of 4- H and pointers on photography, music, art, and historical places. She aroused interest by asking questions on each of the following topics and recommended that each club girl should read at least 15 minutes a day. Indoor gardening was discussed with the sample of a plant being given to each member to take home to start as a hobby. R.K. 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On motion of the members, Mrs. Ross Robinson was made a Director of the Society. It was announced that the District meeting will be held on Saturday April 22 at Wingham, and the Ontario Horticultural Society will hold their annual meeting at Kingston June 14-16, 1978. An invitation to take a bus trip with the Blyth Horticultural Society on May 19-21 in Tulip Time to Ottawa was discussed and if anyone wishes to go, let Mrs. Grange know immediately. The financial statement was given by the treasurer, Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock. The winners of the door prizes were Stewart Ball' and Melissa Clark. The next meeting will be held on April 3. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Donald Haines and Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. Community notes Public Relations will be the topic at the March meeting Of the Auburn Women's Institute when they meet on March 21 at 2 pm. The Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Leonard Archambault has a speaker from the ministry of agriculture and food to speak on the International plowing Match to be held this fall near Wingham. Trustees meet The March meeting of the Village of Auburn Trustee Board was held last Saturday evening in the Town Hall with all present. Chairman Warner Andrews presided for the meeting and the minutes were accepted as read by the clerk, Frank Raithby. The new street light project seems nearer to begin and, the Trustees decided to give a grant for the 125th birthday of the village in 1979. A discussion followed regarding the dog control by-law and dog -owners be sure your pets are tied up at all times. A budget will be drawn up in the near future. Birthday Auburn and community residents are reminded of the March 22 meeting to help plan for the 125 birthday party of the village in 1979. It is hoped That all conveners will be present along with many others in the community. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCID 16 ,1978 -.-PAGE 7 Everyone seems to be in- terested but not many want to get involved In the planning. WMS meet The March meeting of the Auburn Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society, was held at the home of the president, Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson, Mrs. Frances Clark opened the meeting with the call to worship. Mrs. Clark was assisted with the Easter devotions , and meditation by Miss Minnie Wagner, followed by prayer by Mrs. Clark. Mrs. Sanderson took charge of the business period and the minutes were ac- cepted as read by the secretary, Mrs. Lillian Leatherland.' The financial statement was given by the treasurer, Mrs. Frances Clark. A letter received by Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock from Miss Belle Campbell of Seaforth was read regarding the ob- servance of the 90th an- niversary of the Auburn Woman's Missionary Society. The offering was received by Mrs. Clark and dedicated with prayer by Mrs. Frances Clark. Plans were made to cater to the Lion's club dinner next Wednesday evening. Lunch was served by Mrs. San- derson. For the month of March... 24 oz. loaf - white sliced BREAD Baked Fresh Daily 3/9•35' 010/s4.,s (regular price Is 55' loaf) CBARTLIFFS Bakery' igi,cRestaurant 96 ALBEET ZT. CLINTON 98E-9749 • LS one ofover 60,000yo yo W�10 She'll be working in a Ministry of the Environment lab. Her job is provided through one of eight programs developed to give work experience to high school and postsecondary students as well as to young people who have finished their education. Here's how the programs work: Ontario Youth Employment Program provides a subsidy of $1.25 per hour to encourage additional summer youth em-, ployment by the business and farming communities.This program is operated by the Ministry of the Treasury, Subsidies Branch. Ontario Career Action Program is a year- round program which gives career training and practical work experience to unemployed young people for up to a 26 -week period. Participants are placed as trainees in the private sector and with various Ontario Government ministries. This program is administered by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. Ontario Youth Secretariat Margaret Birch, Minister Terry D. Jones, M.P.P. Parliamentary Assistant Experience '78 hires young people to work for the summer in various Ontario ministries.The jobs are designed to complement the student's academic and career goals. It's co-ordinated by the Ontario Youth Secretariat. 1978 Ontario -Quebec Summer Student Job Exchange Program places Ontario students in various Quebec Government ministries and agencies while Quebec students are placed with Ontario Government ministries and agencies. The program gives students the opportunity of increasing their knowledge of a second language and of experiencing the culture of the host province. It's operated through the Civil Service Commission. Junior Forest Ranger Program gives Ontario students who are 17 years old a chance to gain practical experience in the management of our natural resources. It's administered by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Junior Conservationist Award Program hires students nominated through con- servation -minded organizations to work in resource management. It's operated by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Conservation Authorities Branch. Junior Agriculturalist Farm Program employs students who reside in the city to live and work on farms during the summer. It's administered by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Youth Care for Senior Citizens gives municipalities the opportunity to hire young people to provide at-home services for elderly and handicapped adults.This program is co-ordinated by the Ministry of Community and Social Services. The young people who work under these programs and those who will work as summer replacements for regular ministry staff will benefit from their ex- periences. All of us in Ontario will benefit from the work they do. L&salIworktogethert► to twork. Government of Ontario William G. tiavis, Premier • •