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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1961-12-21, Page 12.10 4 'The oderiPh Signal -star, Thursday, Dlecetanber 21, 1106 001,. 00 ... IT ADS GET FAST RESULTS, That alt theblessings— as well as all the merriment of Christmas may be yours, is our sincere wish at horidag time. I' eARTHUR & . Ten-Year-OkI Boyiivingin Hong. • Kong Adopted Club desperately trying to maintain his family but he averages only $43.80 monthly. His ,wife sup- plements his meager earnings with approximately $8.$0 monthly, peddling children's clothing. Their combined in- come is insufficient to defray. the costs of even the basic necessities Af life: Many nights. this family, goes to bed with hunger pains in their stomachs instead of food. Yiu Tong is a quiet little boy with dark eyes and dark hair. He is a respectful, obedient and co-operative child, helping his Ten-yer=old Yiu Tong, of Hong Kong, has been adopted by The thous Club of Goderich. This announcement was made by Phil Carey at the Lions Fam- ly Night party. Yiu Tong has been adopted uhder the Foster Parents' Pian. Numerous other improverished children in Hong Kong have been similarly adopted by ser vice club organizations through.- Out hroughout Canada. In adopting Yiu Tong, the Goderich Lions Club is obligated to, pay $180 a year for his keep. In his few short years on this a iu__Tone.hassseen more poverty, felt more hunger ani known more hopelessness than niost grown, -ups. His family fled from'the mainland of China Ii. - 7J4 Gode ich because they' preferred to 'live in freedom in Hong Kong rather than exist under the tyranny of Communism. Life for . them tod,a is literally a struggle for Survival. Yiu Tong lives with his par- ents, two sisters and two bro- thers, all the children being under 13 years of age The family occupies a cubicle, mea- suring seven feet by eight feet which is dark, dacnp_,and poorly ventilated. There is no window in the room. Rent and water come to $2.20 monthly,, a sum they simply cannot" afford from their meag,er sources. Their whole environ ria is inescri ably unhealthy ` and unwhole- some. The father, a .,carpenter, is ren. He says that when he grows up he would like to be an architect. The boy has had a briiliantrecor'd -as a scholar. HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR SIGNAL -STAR SUBSCRIPTION y„p��rgr rhilrl �_ _ Rebekahs Hold, Yuletide -Party The Past Noble Grands Club of the Goderich Rebekah Lodge held their regular meeting and Christmas party 'at the home gf Mrs Harold Rivers on Tuesday of last week. Mrs. Harold McPhee ,the pre- sident; conducted the business portion Aa the meeting at which time Mrs. Ruth Hayden was welcomed into the club. The shut-in members are to be re- membered with, flowers , at Christmas. An exchange pf gifts took place a.d several games of "500" were played with prizes going to Mrs. J. Newcombe and Mrs. F. Fritzley. Lunch was served by Mrs. N. Harnack, Mrs. H. Fuller, Mrs. F. Fritzley, Mrs. A. Abell and Ulrs H �►3ac e `OAt this ioyous season, 1 wish the best of everything for each and every one of you.- Thank you all for the privilege of serving you during the yearnow ending. 310 Huron Road Yo} ,1i enjoy Christmas shop- ing in Goderieb. An ideal gift — a y ar's. suit acripcion co The Signal -Star. f 97,!/9.9? We take pleasure in the oppor- tunity to extend holiday greetings to 4ll our friends, with thanks for their good will. May your New Year be the Brightest Ever. ALF. HUTCHINSON RADIO AND TV The first new taste! the only Iightfiu//streflgihbeer 1 ti LIGHT 04+ Wishing you a most happy holiday season, with sincere thanks for the pleasure of„,serving . you. GODERICH, MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD. r:SEA STREET csa : izar 7ramizsakm ii iirM i4t q gt ncArd ara'-r'ir tt►r ryrrlvrtaiar 3 !0 V.1 i BREW FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON With the Holiday hospitality season corning- up, you'll want • rots of Light Holiday Brew in the house. -K $erve Holiday. Its extra lightness will please your visiting friends. And yourself. Order Light Holiday Brew at your favourite Hotel or Tavern,. You'll find Y d Holiday at our Brewgrs' Retail Store listed under O'Keefe. ORDER IIOHT,110LWAYBREWTODAY - ugeorivntnsweeveckeractvomt if lnksonotaimod000nioderawmac ALD ELEC' •. CO. LT "Skip" and Bruce MacDonald. 4