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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-03-23, Page 21Former Auburn and Goclerich resident dies in Vancouver OBITUARIES Mrs. Myrtle Munro received word last Sunday that her step -daughter, Mrs. Zeta Baechler had passed away in Vancouver. She was the former Zeta Munro, daughter of the late Ralph Munro and the late May Denstedt and was born in Auburn. She was a registered nurse and resided in Goderich following her marriage to the late Bert Baechler. Ten years ago, she and her of amily moved to Vancouver. She is survived by daughters, Mrs. Terry (Laurie) ti Levangie and Barbara and two sons, Jim and John all of Vancouver; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Ling of Guelph and her stepmother, Mrs. Myrtle Munro of Auburn. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family in their bereavement. Sympathy is extended to relatives in the community on the death of a former resident, Mrs. Gerald McKay of Cambridge Galt, the for- mer Fern Lawlor, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Lawlor. She passed away in her 55th year on March 5. She is survived by her husband, Gerald; one daughter, Sandra and one son, John; also one brother, Wilbert and one sister, Mrs. Charles (Jean) Waterman, all of Cambridge, Galt. The funeral• was held on March 8 with cremation following the service. CHURCH NEWS Mrs. Maurice Bean, Mrs. Ian Clark and Mrs. Murray Nesbitt are conveners of the annual pancake supper in Knox United Church on April 5 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Proceeds are for the Auburn Sunday school. More particulars next week. Good Friday service will be held on Friday, March 24 at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Dan Sargent in charge. Everyone is welcome. NOW PLAYING Until Saturday, March 25 COMING Mon, March 27 - Sat., April 1 RESTAURANT Hours 12:00-2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. onward Closed Mondays Only Corner Waterloo/Brunswick Sts., Stratford Reservations 273-3424 Licenced by L L B 0 Plan Your Haster Call The Church Restaurant 273-3424 Saturday Lunch enjoy our sensational crepes or Roast Beef. Saturday Evening relax to the music of singer, Martha Tugwell. Our menu will include Spit Roast Young Lamb, which you can watch being cooked in the restaurant. On Sunday, we will feature Brunch and an incredible special Buffet in the evening. SOCIAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. George Reuger, Danny, Terry and Wendy of London spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cartwright, David, Derrick and Lorie. Mr. Bob Ketchabaw of Port Burwell spent the weekend with his wife, Mrs. Bob Ketchabaw, Chris and Heather. Visitors last Sunda with Mr. William J. Craig were his granddaughters, Mrs. John Idson, Mr. Idson and. Robert and Mrs. Don Henderson, Mr. Henderson, Kristen and Bradley all of Ilderton. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Powell of St. Catharines on the birth of their son, Gordon Wayne. Mr. and' Mrs. Gordon Powell visited them last week. Prize winners at the weekly euchre party held in the Community Memorial Hall at 8 p.m. were: novelty -Mrs. Tom Hallam ; high lady -Mrs. Tom Haggitt; low(playing as a lady) -Tom Hallam; high man -Donald Haines; and low man -Tom Jardin. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Daer and Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey McNichol, RR 2, Blyth, returned last week from two weeks' vacation in Florida at Melbourne Beach. They visited Mrs. McNichol's sister, Mrs. Ernest Whitehouse and Mr. Whitehouse of Seaforth who are holidaying at Lake Alfred. Edgar won the prize for having caught the largest fish when they were deep sea fishing. Kim and Sandra Daer stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Youngblut while their parents were on vacation. The Auburn Community Memorial Hall.. was tastefully decorated with shamrocks and daffodils for the pancake brunch on Sunday March 12 put on by members of Auburn Snowmobile Club. Over 200 persons enjoyed the ham and eggs, pancakes, maple syrup and rolls with proceeds of over $400 going towards Auburn's 125th birthday celebration being held July 1st weekend in 1979. Mr. Jack Young of Mitchell and son Mr. Robert Young of Stratford visited last Thur- sday with his uncle, Mr. Thomas Johnston, Mrs. Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips. Mrs. Robert Ketchabaw and her small daughter, Heather were guests of honor last Wednesday afternoon at a coffee party at the home of Mrs. Donald Cartwright. Mrs. James Glousher assisted Mrs. Cartwright. After a social time, Mrs. Douglas Chamney read an address to Mrs. Ketchabaw, expressing regrets about her moving to Port Burwell and gifts were presented by Mrs. Cartwright - and Mrs. Glousher. Mrs. Ketchabaw thanked her neighbours for the gifts. Coffee and dessert was served to all. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Haines of Niagara Falls visited on the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Haines. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Arm- strong visited last Sunday with his uncle, Mr. Robert Armstrong in University hospital. He is improving since he had surgery on his knee and is expected home soon. Mr. and Mrs. Norman McDowell returned last week after a holiday in Florida. While there, they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Davies at Kississime, Florida, one afternoon. M pit . John Korstanje returned home last Friday after a week as a patient in St. Joseph's hospital, London. LIONS CLUB Auburn and District Lions Club members at- tending the bed races at Listowel last Saturday were David Gl'ousher, Ross Dobie, Doug Chamney, Stephen Haggitt, Bill Sproul and Greg Arthur. In the afternoon those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Brian Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Machan, Mrs. Ross Dobie, Miss Laurie Tigert and Terry Powell. The Auburn and District Lions Club held their meeting last Wednesday evening beginning with a dinner served by, the Auburn Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society. President, Lion Fred Lawrence was in charge of the meeting and the minutes were adopted as read by the secretary Lion Bob Worsell. Lion Jim Schneider, the treasurer gave the financial statement. Lion James Towe in- troduced the guest speaker, The Reverend G.L. Royal of Goderich Knox Presbyterian Church. He gave an in- teresting and challenging address on citizenship and being an example in today's world. He was thanked by Lion Donald Haines and presented with a gift. Lions Bill Sproul, Fred Lawrence, David Glousher, Stephen Haggitt and Douglas Chamney volunteered to represent the Club in the bed races at the Listowel- Kin- smen Paddy -Fest on March 18. Arrangements for the bed were made by Lion Bill Crawford. Reservations have been made for five couples at the mini -convention to be held at Walkerton. Seven members of the Auburn Lions visited the Blyth Lions Club on Thursday March 9 to retrieve the fine pot. Not only did they get the fine pot but brought back several song sheets with them. Guiding Lion Charles Shaw of Blyth offered to look into the Blyth arena's timetable in order to find a suitable time for a broomball game between Auburn and Blyth. Plans are progressing regarding the Leader Dog dance in Blyth and Llan Tom Cunnimgham and Lion Gordon Daer will assist the CANADA PENSION PLAN CHANGES. Blyth members. District Governor Tony Ferrier reported that $11,000 had been raised to support the Leader Dog project.. Lion Ken Wilson of Goderich gave details how to conduct a paper drive. Film Night has not been too successful and it was stated that if the next two programs turn out with so few in at- tendance, the project will be cancelled. A major project in the form of a fire -engine for the Auburn Lions was suggested by Lion Bill Crawford. Several members are to inspect the truck and in- vestigate the possibilities of using it for a float for parades, etc. The nominating committee informed members that the slate of officers for the next year was still incomplete. Any necessary elections will be held at the next meeting. Lion Randy Machan in- troduced George Collins of Auburn as his guest of, the evening. The meeting was adjourned by Lion President, Fred Lawrence. U.C.W. Knox United Church Women, members of Unit 1 and Unit 2, met last Tuesday in the Sunday school room of the church at 2 p.m. Mrs. Donald Haines was in charge and Mrs. Catherine Jackson was the pianist. The scripture lesson, Matthew 24: verses 25-31 was read by Mrs. Robert Turner. The theme of the meeeting was the work of the church in northern Canada. Mrs. Haines introduced the guest, Mrs. Frances Clark, who showed interesting pictures of Northern Canada and the Yukon and gave comments on them. Mrs.Myrtle Munro thanked Mrs. Clark. The Units separated for their business periods. Plans were made for the Easter CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1978—PAGE 21 �, o r►w �► w �r e. o ►Ars► •►�.r +�r�.w n +.� ��.r �►+►�r+•►� a� v . • �► �r Thankoffering on April 9 at 8 p.m. when "The Miracle Worker" cantata will be presented lay. the Fordwich United Church, choir under the direction of Mrs. Ronald Livermore. Lunch was served by Mrs. Myrtle Munro, Mrs. Major Youngblut, Mrs. Catherine Jackson, Mrs. Robert Turner and Mrs. Donald Haines. 4-H NEWS Auburn I 4-H club held its seventh meeting at the home of the leader, Mrs. Donald Cartwright. Kim McDowell, the president, was in charge. The minutes were read by Carol Seers. The roll call was answered by naming an important rule for babysit- ters. Sharon Glousher in- troduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Stephen Campbell who spoke on baby care and babysitting. She had a questionnaire and all members answered it. The meeting was closed with the motto. Huronview Auxiliary holds tea RUMMAGE SALE at ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HALL Rattenbury St. E., Clinton SAT., APRIL 1, 1978 Doors Open at 1 p.m. iteo five At the March meeting of Huronview Auxiliary, held in the Board Room on Monday, March 20 it was decided to hold the annual Blossom Tea on Wednesday, May 31. The annual election of officers will be held at the next meeting, April 17, and it is hoped that as many in- terested ladies as possible throughout the county will attend. When you have a hungry crowd...30.30.200 or MORE, there's no better way to feed them all -- and none less expensive (lust '1.90 per person) than the Colonel's DO - IT -YOURSELF -BUFFET. You get plates, sparks, napkins, ierving spoons, tablecloth as well as Salads, Grecian Bread artd 3 -places of our famous Kentucky Fried Chicken for everyone. Just give us a cell, then come and got It. At 20 you think you can save the world; at 40 .you're delighted if you can save a small part of your salary. Divorce or Annulment. CPP pension credits earned by a husband and wife during marriage may be divided. equally between them if the marriage ends in divorce or annulment after January 1, 1978. This ensures that an asset accumulated through the efforts of both spouses while they were married can be shared equally by both when the marriage is dissolved. Retroactive ent of Retirement enefits. Retirement benefits may now be paid retroactively for a period of up to 12 months to contributors who had attained age 65 but who are under age 70 and who have retired from the labour force. Post -Mortem Benefits. Applications for retroactive benefits (i.e. up to 12 months) can now be made on behalf of a deceased person, in cases where a contributor qualified, but failed to apply, before death. Families or estates will be entitled to receive benefits in such cases. It's all here! This Easter, you can find the best in Easter Candy and baking at Bartliff's. Above Janet, left, and Carol, right, show Cleta Holland some of our wide selection of pure milk chocolate eggs, rabbits, and Easter novelties - all beautifully decorated by our expert bakers. Also for Easter we have fresh -daily Hot Cross Buns. Be sure and enter our Easter Draw - - - you get one fret ticket with every '10.00 purchase of our own Easter Novelties. You could win our giant Easter Egg, on display behind the counter. And remember - - - when you buy Bartliff's, you buy the best! SPECIAL REPEAT OFFER! Wednesday, March 29 r� .f °" Elimination of Reductions in Children's Benefits. Orphans' and disabled contributors' children's benefits are no longer reduced for the fifth and subsequent children. All children in a family, regardless of its size, are eligible to receive equal benefits. "FAMILY NIGHT" CHICKEN DINNER 3 pieces of golden fried chicken, hot roll, salad, tea, coffee, milk or coke.. Served from 5 p.m, - 7 p.m. These Important amendments to the Canada Pension Plan came into force on January 1st. 1978 If you have any questions, contact the Canada Pension Plan office nearest you London Federal Building 451 Talbot Street llth Floor N6A 5C9 Tel (519) 679 4121 Come and see the Easter Bunny. Free chocolates for the children. Hours 1 P.M. -4 P.M.