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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-02-15, Page 13Auburn 4 -Hers begin club THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15. l979—PAGE 13 The Auburn I 4-H cluli held its first meeting for the spring project, Accent on Accessories at thehome of Mrs. Donald Cartwright. The girls filled in the information sheets for the Total Look Test. The election of officers was held. New officers are: president, Patti McDowell ; vice- president, Kim McDowell; secretary, Nancy Verbeek. Mrs. Cartwright and Mrs. John Hildebrand discussed with the girls what accessories were and the part.they played in today's styles and fashions. The general outline of the project, the basic wardrobe, color, body size and shape was discussed and individual help was given each girl to identify their own type, colour etc. The girls are to bring ideas on the name for this club to the next meeting at the home of Carol Seers. WI The February meeting of the Auburn Women's Institute will be held on Tuesday, February 20 at 2 p.m,,, in the Community Memorial Hall. The curator of the Tweedsmuir History book committee Mrs. Thomas Haggitt will be in charge of the program and she will be assisted by members of the committee as they review the past year's activities to bring the history book up to the end of 1978. The roll call is to be answered by _ naming a museum you had visited and something in: teresting you saw in it. SOCIAL NEWS Prize winners at the weekly euchre party held every Tuesday evening in the Auburn Community Memorial Hall were: high lady, Mrs. Roy Daer; low lady, Mrs. Orval McPhee; high man, Orval McPhee; low than, Charles Mills; novelty, Elliott Lapp. Mrs. William Helesic and son Paul of Goderich visited last Friday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson Rodger: Mrs. Bonnie Armour and daughter Julie of Waterloo spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jardin and grandmother, Mrs. Elva Straughan. Mrs. Thomas Jardin and Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock are attending classes for Needlepoint at Wingham this week. Anyone wanting to learn how to do this craft should contact the leaders as soon as possible. Mr. and Mrs. George Robb and family of London visited on Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson. Plans are developing fOr the Snowmobilers' Poker Rally to be held next Sunday, February 18 sponsored by the 125th birthday party com- mittee. Lunch served in hall . and good prizes available. LIONS CLUB The Auburn and District Lions Club held their meeting in the Auburn Community Memorial Hall last Wednesday evening with 18 members and four guests from Palmerston Lions Club present. The meeting was in°the charge of president Lion Bud Chamney. Lion Jim Schneider gave the financial report and stated the 50-50 draw is to be held at the next meeting. The proposal to go ahead with plans for the lottery was approved by the members. Proceeds are to go to the setting up of baseball lights, con- struction of a cement pad and Other projects. The members decided that the immediate past president will represent the Lions Club on the Auburn Community Memorial Hall board. Fred Lawrence will represent the Lions club this year. Twenty-five dollars and the remaining P.R.I.D.E. Christmas candy canes were donated .to the Children's Workshop. Lion John Nichol, Zone Chairman, presented 15 Lions with 100 percent attendance pins. The Auburn and District Lions Club will operate a refreshment booth at the Auburn hall for the February 18 Poker Rally. It was announced that the Valentine's dance has been can- celled. ,The guest speaker for the evening was Zone Chairman, John Nicholl of the Palmerston Lions Club. He was introduced by Lion Donald Haines and thanked and presented with a gift by Lion Steve Campbell. HALL BOARD The Auburn Com- munity Memorial - Hall Board held an open meeting last, Thursday evening to decide whether to move the stage or not. Last fall it had been made a motion to leave as is but due to public discussion it was thought best to hold another meeting to decide one way or the other before insulating is done. It was decided that the stage would remain for a few years when more space may be needed. Another meeting could be held then. The chairman of the hall board, Ralph Campbell presided for the meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read by Mrs. Donald Haines, secretary. The ' building com- mittee to recruit labor was chosen: Kenneth Scott, Manfred Losereit, Gordon Daer, Allan Webster, Donald Haines and Harold McClinchey. It is hoped that the community will give assistance with labor and help this project to keep the hall warmer. Work will start in the near future. TRUSTEE BOARD The monthly meeting of the village of Auburn Trustee Board was held last Saturday evening in the town hall. Chairman Warner Andrews was in 'charge. The minutes were accepted as read by the clerk. Frank Raithby. It was reported that Auburn would have new street lights soon and the Christmas tree lights were discussed. A letter was received from the Ontario Geographic Names Board written at its 26th meeting November 22, 1978 about the request of a change of name for the unincorporated place, Manchester to Auburn which had been requested onJune23, 1978. WB ARE: This change had been advised by personnel in 1975 to accord with both established local usage and the official post office name, Auburn. The change has been recomrnended by this Board on the information submitted by the following: G. R. Taylor, OPP Corporal, Goderich; W. D. Mansell, Ministry of Natural Resources District Manager, Wingham; J. K. Scott, Postmaster, Auburn; C. Vincent, Hullett Town- ship clerk; Mrs. W. Thompson, East Wawanosh clerk; Mrs. J. C. Armstrong, West Wawanosh clerk; Warner .Andrews, chairman, Police Village trustees, Manchester; Frank Raithby, secretary, Village of Auburn (Police Village of Manchester, unincorporated). The origin of the name Auburn is unknown but it is thought by early set- tlers that the post office was given this name to avoid confusion with by Bertha MacGregor another Manchester in Ladies' Legion meet Ontario. The Hensall Ladies' Information for the Legion Auxiliary met on research was used from Tuesday evening with the the History of Auburn president Mrs. Beatrice published by the Auburn Uyl presiding. Owing to Women's Institute and weather conditions the Tackabury's Atlas of the January meeting was Dominion of Canada and cancelled therefore many OGNB files which cite items of business were reference to Manchester, discussed in regards to hamlet, Auburn, P.O. in catering to banquets and "Hermon's 1862. weddings. As Auburn starts its 125th birthday celebrations it is very The UCW members of fitting that the official Chiselhurst United word has' come now that . Church .met at the home Auburn is to be the of- of Mrs. Alvin Cole on ficial name from now on Tuesday. After a period although the name of quilting Mrs. Jack Manchester will come up Brintnell presided for the again on deeds and be February meeting which recalled several and opened with the theme many times during the song and prayer. Birthday Party, June 29, Mrs. Clarence Coleman 30, July.l and July 2. It Is was in charge of the now officially Auburn. worship. The Roll Call was answered by 10 members repeating the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. I4arold Parker gave the Bible study. pay for Mrs. Frances A discussion on Mission Craig of . Seaforth - upday- to be held in Cat Food at .Special Discount Prices! • Your choice of... *.CAT CHOW *SEANIP DINNER *DAIRY DINNER *MEOW MIX *TENDER VITTLES All sizes are at Discount Prices... Merle Gunby, centre, president of the Huron Federation of Agriculture chats with area mem- bers of Parliament during a meeting last Saturday in Clinton. Left to right are federal member Bob McKinley, Mr. Gunby, and provincial members Jack Riddell and Murray Gaunt. (photo by Wilma Oke) LARGE (10 KG.) Reg. '9.25 S8 75 • 2 KG. BAG Reg. '2.36 SMALL (4 KG.) Reg. '4.55 Hensall clubs active despite weather UCW meet Separate... • from page 2 teacher of grades 4-5-6 at St. Golumban school for the period of September 1, 1979, to August 31, 1980. Mrs. Bette Bedard, teacher at St. Boniface school, Zurich was granted a leave -of- , absence without pay for the period of February 16, 1979, to February 19, 1979, to attend the Old Timers Hockey tournament in Ottawa with cher husband. Religion consultants with the board, Teresa Woods and Mary Ken- nedy, .presented an outline of the curriculum on religion as taught in the catholic schools in Huron and Perth coun- ties. -Hensall 4-H Hensall 4-H Club Accessories - the Final Touch held their first meeting February 6 at the home of their leader Mrs. Cecil Pepper. Mrs. Wm. Fuss is the other leader. The meeting opened with the 4-H pledge followed by the election of officers as follows: president, Robyn McLellen; secretary, Lisa Hammather; assistant secretary, Vicki Mann; press reporter, Linda Roberts. GO, from pretty to beautiful with FASHION Two TWENTY NO cost or obligation. for FREE factal In privacy of your own home, call Honsall ' .262.3207 Hensall in March followed and Chiselhtrst is to look after the booth on Africa. Members will visit the residents at the Queensway Nursing Home in March. The meeting closed with the Benediction. Mrs. Clarence Coleman and Mrs. Alvin Cole were hostesses. Rebekah Lodge Mrs. Hazel ' Corbett, Noble Grand, presided for the regular meeting of Amber Rebekah Lodge on Wednesday evening assisted by Mrs. Elizabeth Riley, Vice Grand. Mrs. Riley reported for the visiting committee and stated she had received several cards of thanks. Business was discussed as usual and it was decided owing.to weather conditions and many members on vacation the annual birthday party be held at a later date. Wedding Anniversary An open house was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Horton, 108 Elizabeth Court, Hensall, in honor of their 59th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Horton although not enjoying the best of health looked radiant in a green floral silk gown, with a pink carnation corsage. Mr. Horton also wore a pink carnation boutonniere. Annie as all her friends know her, came to Canada as a bride 59 • years ago. She met Ha-rry during the first World War, while he was ser- ving in the Canadian Armed Forces overseas. They were married in St. Jude's Church, London, England, February 7, 1920 and spent their honeymoon crossing the Atlantic to their new home in Canada. Annie was raised a city girl, so found living in the country quite an ex- perience, but with a stout heart and great deter- mination, overcame the many difficulties that came her way. She even made friends with the cows which at first seared her. Harry is well-known for his love of singing, he was a member of the Hensall United Church choir for 53 years retiring from it last year. In the old days when house parties and dances were popular Harry was often called to call off for square dan- cing. Both Annie and Harry have made many friends over the past 59 years, they are loved and respected by all who know them, this was made evident by the number of friends and neighbors who honored them with their visits at their open house. They were the recipients of many beautiful floral arrangements, plants and cards. The table holding the anniversary cake was decorated with a lovely floral arrangement of pink sweetheart roses and matching pink tapers in silver candle holders. Mrs. Eileen Rannie poured tea for the guests. Mrs. Sim Roobal was in charge of the guest book. Mrs. Irene Davis was hostess for the occasion. UCW Unit 1 Mrs. Ken Elder presided for the February meeting of Unit I of Hensall UCW. Mrs. Wm. Fuss was pianist. Mrs. Elder read the Scripture. Using her theme for February, month of the heart and love, she read a true story How Green is Your Valley by Randy Russell, a pilot. He had lost his eyesight but it had been restored. After,,..prayer Kay read another story written by Earnest Hancock called' Tunnels of Trouble. This story . compaf ed the pleasures and troubles of life to a beautiful mountainous country with dark tunnels. After the singing of a hymn, the roll call, minutes and offering were taken followed by prayer in unison. Mrs. Don Joynt reported on the adopted girl. The story on Human Relations was taken by Mrs. C. -Christie. All members taking part in the reading of the Universal Declaration of $4 ao TENDER VITTLES Pkg. of 8 ...754 Pkg. of 12...'1.15 Prices in effect 'tit February 26 BAKER'S Human Rights, followed by Mrs. Christie reading letters from a group of Guatemala peasants to the Bishops who were to meet in Puebla, May 8, 1978, explaining , their problems of not being able to grow food to exist and an open letter from the Bishops to the Latin Americans. Mrs. Scane gave the details about the special pot luck supper meeting at the general meeting March 5 at 7 p.m. The guest speaker to be Rev. Eaton, an agriculture minister, who has spent some time in Africa. Rev. Husser and all ladies of the 'church are organizing a Mission Festival to be held at the Hensall United Church April 1. Mrs. Joynt gave dates for the World Day of Prayer, Friday, March 2 in Carmel Presbyterian Church, Rev. Husser to be the guest speaker. This group is to look after church flowers in March and to set up tables and help clean up at the pot luck supper meeting. Following the Benediction a social hour was enjoyed with Mrs. L. Chapman and Mrs. R. Middleton hostesses. Personals Mr. Ed Schroeder, who has been a patient in University Hospital, London, returned to his home. Mrs. E. J. Roberts is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. c)on/s „ AUTO BODY � � COMPLETE AUTO BODY WORK ATTENTION MR. FARMER IT'S TIME TO THINK SPRING Proper farming methods and the right use of AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS ll:hiuhdm will mean a better harvest in Autumn This being the off season, we have lots of time to help you plan and to choose just the right chemicals for your corn, beans, grain, or whatever your crop. We have an excellent selection of ,r) all your farm chemical supplies. Come see us today. 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