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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1963-03-07, Page 9McGavin... SiteSelectecl (ct ntirjued from Page71) consider, but frankly, 1 would good friend, but I hope it g that .way,". , will .stay. ,�1 iowed. in Iluran Ca'unty,i'. he recalled "and won it, then competed in the . internatio* 1, and won. Next, year' 1 vwon the championship at Niagara falls, ,and competed throughout ion,. itario until about 1938; then they put me on the board of directors. ',In 1941 I was ap- pointed pointed to take a couple of plowmen across . Canada and back to the United States. For three years wewent arou d the county talking on labor- saving devices, farm equipment and repairs. In 1950 I was ap- pointed trip manager to Stutt- gart, Germany, and with. 16 countries competing the Can- adians came in -fourth place, the English and Irish teams beating us out. It was said the judges gave it to the Irish team be- cause there, would., have been- civil eencivil war if they had ' not. The Irish are coming back this .year, and coming up to see if things are really as good in Hann as I said." Consider Traffic The O.P.A. in selecting the maCeli site has to consider traf- fic facilities, Mr. McGavin point- ed out. There was a terrific jam at port Albert,'' he recalled, "but the OPP did net then have two- way radio. Incidentally, I must thank the people of Goderich for the co-operation we -had at that time. The committee will have four or five locations to like to see it be in the centre of the- county. If run properly, the match can bring in a lot of .money, and it helps `sell' your county." In brief mention 41 a visit to Russia, Mr. McGavin mentioned seeing women working on ditches at the side of the road in bare feet, and in general doing all the heavy work. No Hume Life `There was no home life, so fate as we could see. Whatever. government you vote for here, you are far better off than underc'the Cemmnunist` system." Mr. McGavin was introduced by Howard Aitken, who recalled that the speaker while presi- dent of the O.P.A. was respon- sible for organization of the last international match held in Huron, in 1946. Mr. McGavin remarked that Rotary President Harry Sturdy was one of those back -df -that organization. At conclusion of his talk, and a question period, he was thank- ed by Dan Murphy. Secretary Bob Chapman re- minded members of fhe .inter- club meeting March 11, and the fact that there will be no Rotaqr luncheon on the '12th. He an- nounced „that District Governor Grant Fraser will pay an official visit to the club on Marchi 19. Walker Fleming of Waterloo, district manager of Union Gas' Co., was a guest of Lloyd Bam=' forth, and A. M. Harper, Gode- rich, was a guest of Brent Nelson. AUBURN ¢ AUBURN, lVVar{. 5. --Mrs. liam Straughan visited a few days last week with her daugh- ter,. Mrs, Thomas Jardin, Mr. Jardin and family at Winghani. .Mr. and Mrs, John Daer spent last week with their daughter, Mrs. .Ralph Jabkson, Mr. Jack son and ,family at Mitchell. Mrs. Herbert Govier is a pat- ient in Clinton hospital. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Congratulations are eXtended to Mr. Les Buchanan who 'Cele-" brated his birthday last week in Westminster Hospital, Lon-. don. We are pleased aro report that he is improving in -health. The „sympathy of this district is extended to . Miss Norma Coutts of Wingham on the death of her father, R. A. Coutts who passed away in Wingham hospital last Satur- day. Miss Coutts was well known here when she taught school at' S.S. No. 9, Hullett. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner and„ Lynn spent the weekend at" Strathroy with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Turner and family, Mr. and Mrs. Barrie Turner. and Mr: and Mrs. Gordon Hesk and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Stephenson and three sons of Stoney Creek spent the weekend here visiting the lady's mother, Mrs. William T. Robison. Mr. Reg. Asquith of Islington visited friends in the. village last Saturday. IIe was accom- panied as 'far as Blyth by his mother, Mrs. Amy Asquith and his aunt, Mrs. Edna Clements of Toronto who visited at Blyth with their niece,` Miss Alice Rogerson. They also visited their sister, Mrs. Annie Rogers son 'who. is a patient in Clinton hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan MacKay spent the weekend in Toronto visiting their friends, Mr.'eand Mrs. Kenneth Thain and family. Mrs.. William J. Craig, Mrs. Maitland Allen and Mrs. George Wilkin attended the World Day of Prayer service in Goderich last Friday. Mrs. Wilkin and her sister, Mrs. Harry Worsen, were the guest singers at this service. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Davies and Mr. and Mrs. James Hembly of Dublin left last Friday for a°three--week holiday in Florida. Friends of Mr. Charles Scott will be pleased to know that he . is improving following re- cent surgery in Clinton hos- pital. ,Mrs. Scott has remained in Clinton, a guest of Mrs: James McGill. Knox U.C.W. The general meeting of the United Church Women of Knox Church was held in the Sunday school room with a good at- tendance. The theme of the meeting was Christian Steward ship and after the call4o. weir - Ships. -Charles Lewis the sr.by .x � hymn, "We give Thee but Thine Qwn,"..0 was sung with Mrs. Norman M.eClinelley at the plana, - The offering was re- ceived by, Mrs. Arnold Craig and Miss lima Mutch and dedicated by Mrs. Lewis. The Scripture lesson, from Deuteronomy 8:11- 18 was read by Mrs.' William T, Robison. After the meditation by Mrs.. Lewis a duet, "Face to Face," was sung 'by Mrs,, Nor- man McClinchey and Mrs...Ken- neth Patterson accompanied by Mrs. Norman Wightman. Mrs. Lewin led in prayer. Mrs. Oliv- er Anderson gave reading on Christian Stew2ardship and in- troducedvtbe skit in which Mrs. Fred Toll, Mrs. ,Jack Armstrong and Mrs. Robert Turner . took part. A discussion period fol' lowed and the meeting was divided into three groups who later reported on their decis- ions. Mrs. Oliver Anderson pre- sided for the business period and the meeting was closed with prayer by Mrs. Charles Straughan. Lunch was served by the hostess unit. The Auburn Angels The Auburn Angels 4-11 Club met for their fourth meeting in the club room of the Auburn Community Memorial Hall with 15 members present. lin the M ' es ent Mar �rr `bs eew d a en.. , ilyn Daer opened the meeting with the 4-H Pledge repeated in unison. The minutes were adopted as read by,ellese Marie Haggitt. The roll call was an- swered by each girl telling a good habit to use in the care of her cletInng. A discussion took place on the covers of the record books and each member is to bring a suggestion to the next meetifig. Mrs. Gordon Dobie led in the discussion on the .daily care of hands and manicuring and gave the girls a recipe, for a good hand lotion.: Mrs. W. 13radnbck led- in the discussion on the care of teeth, legs and feet and .gave points to consider when buying shoes. The president, Lynda Andrews, was in charge of the short busi- ness period and the home as- signment was for each member to make a, sample of mending and darning for her record book. The girls all took part in- exercises to . keep physically fit. The meeting was closed by all rePeating the Mary Stewart collect and the girls then sewed on their dusters. Walkerburn Club The Walkerburn Club held its monthly meeting at the home of. Mrs. Elliott Lapp with 15 members and one visitor ,prese xr The president, Mrs. 1 i Leonard Arehamkrau t, presided and the minutes Were read by the secretary,jM r rs. Henry •Hun's - in. The gcall was answer- ed 'by eech one naming an ar- ticle that grandmother used and which has disappeared today. ton axed' Auburn joined with the Some of .the various things men- Blyth girls. „ The service was tioned . were the washboard, led by Mrs. James Howson, candles and the torso and leader of the Blyth C.G.I.T., buggy. A get -well card for Mrs.ron Riley and assisted by Sha ert Hunking was signed by 4 R I Jane Pollard. The theme of T.; Godex- 1 star ThttxadaY, Ma�xch rT th, 11 ,9 The. ..,. �..R� .. ° ..,.,, .,...._.. ,..._.�4� ..�..,.;�. r mi n Ix. and Fxplo�rers ,groups •witla Show. in the ,�ubux �kle;yc►# l� theirleaders attended the Community Hall, , T.ho la World Day of Prayer service at ci.owd were entertained with the Oiyth United Church. More an educational film on, lufety than 125 girls from the groups on the Farm." Mr‘'°Alrrir at Belgrave, Londesboto, Wal- Plunkett extended 'a WelcOme .and introduced Mr. Mervin. Met- calf of Kitchener, the territory supervisor. Sales manxger ClemO'Malley of Toronto sp©rZCe OD the changes in the farmtug industry today. In his illustra- tive ' lecture he explained the operation of the new modern designs of farm machinery. At the close of the program those holding the • lucky tickets for the valuable prizes were: Mrs. Ted East, Barry'l1illian, Charles Johnston, ''t kiaverkamp, Nor- man McClinchey. Coffee and ;donuts Were served by ,Mrs. Alvin Plunkett. Dancing fol- =lowed. the members and a card of thanks was read from Mrs..Guy Cunningham. An . interesting, program of readings and con- tests was given by Mrs. Ariel Duizer and Mrs. Jack Hallam. Plans were made to hold the next meeting at the home of Mrs. Jack Hallam when Mrs. Floyd Penfnuria and Mrs. Joe Hunking will provide the pro- gram and the lunch committee, will be Mrs. Leonard Archam- bault, Mrs. Stanley Ball, Mrs. Walter Cunningham and Mrs. Tom Cunningham. The roll call is to be answered by naming a Huron County industry and everyone is to wear something green. Lunch was served by Mrs. John Snyders, Verewey, Mrs. Worthy Young and Mrs. Stuart Ament. World Day of Prayer Service Members of the Auburn C.G. this printed service used throughout . the world was, tMore than Conquerors,"and he guest speaker, Mrs. Earl Anderson of Belgrave, told the interesting story of the early life of Helen Keller. Mrs. E. -McLagan welcomed the , gii Js and sowed a colorful iilm, Ad - Ventures in Hong Kong=" The organist for this evening. ser- vice was Miss Cheryl Madill and the ushers were Bonnie Me- Vittie, Betsy Elliott, Connie Laidlaw, Bonnie Laidlaw, Joyce Riley and Patsy Dougherty. Following the service the girls were all served chocolate milk, sandwiches and cookies by the Blyth girls. 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