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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1969-04-17, Page 9GEORGE'S, Cf The April ' meeting of St, George's ACM/ opened with the singing of Hymn -16$ — Welcome, Happy Morning, The president, Mrs. Sale led ▪ in the opening prayers and the Litany from the. April Living Message. The spring deanery meeting date has been changed to June 9, being ,held'' in St. George's with the ladies of the afternoon guild catering for the noon dinner,. * A donation was given to Mrs. Tichborne, our social service secretary, to go towards the little gift packages she makes up for patients,iat HuronView who have no one to visit them. Transportation was arranged 0 forthe members who° are attending„ the Diocesan annual meeting being held in The Cathedral, LondQn,'April 20 and 21. Mrs. Saler brought .'up the coming , amalgamation of our church groups in ' a talk. and asked our members to be as co-operative as possible. Mrs. Rose Mary Evans of the Health Unit showed , an interesting and instructive film on cancer and answered questions relating to it, afterwards. The meeting closed with prayer and our usual social half hour with Mrs. Violet White and Mrs. Forrester as hostesses. Obituaries ROBERT JAMES SNAZEL Robert James Snazel, Winnipeg Manitoba, died at Deer • Lodge Hospital, Winnipeg, on Saturday,' March 30, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Snazel was born in Goderich, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Snazel. He attended • Goderich Collegiate Institute •and served in the Canadian Air Force in World War 11. He was predeceased by his parents. . Surviving with his wife, the former Elma Marjory Moss, are a son, Roderick, Murray, Kitimat,. • B.C.; two daughters, Mrs. Donna DuBois, acrd Miss Carolyn Snazel, both of Winnipeg; two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn. Steels, Stratford, and.'M Mrs. Rubye Roller, Grosse Pointe, Michiean: a niece, Mrs. Phyllis Steep, Goderich; two nephews, Ronald Allin, Brantford, and Robert Allis , Goderich. The funeral service was. held -at All Saints Episcopal Church, Winnipeg, Wednesday April 2. Interment was in Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg. MRS. ALEXA (WORTHY) MACDONALD Mrs': Malcolm , (Alexa), MacDonald, 57 . Britannia Road w East, died • at Victoria Hospital, London, on Sunday April 6, following a brief'illness. She was 83. Mrs. MacDonald was - born in Ripley, on Sept 2, 1885, the daughter of Donald MacLeod *and the former Annie Matheson. She was a resident of Ripley until moving to Goderich in 1922. She was predeceased by her first husband , William ' (Del) 0Worthy,.on. May9, 1957 and by. 'her second husband, Malcolm, who died Oct. 5, 196.7. Mrs. MacDonald was a ,member of North Street United Church, and of the Goderich Rebekah Lodge 89. Surviving are two sons, Angus is (Gus) Worthy, ..London, and Donald Delmer (Bud) Worthy, Goderich; and five grandchildren. The funeral" service was held at Stiles Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, with Rev. f J. Donald MacDonald officiating. Interment was in the Ripley Cemetery. Pallbearers- , were ' Robert Huston, John Smith, Donald Smith, Vernon Funston, Neil McLennan and Don ' McLennan. MRS. ALICE MAUDE HUNT Mrs: Alice -Maude ,Hunt, John Noble Home, Brantford, died at Broadway Manor Nursing Home, Brantford, on Saturday, April 12, 1969, after a lengthy illness. She was 90. Mrs. Hunt was born in Goderich on February 13, 1879, a daughter of Charles Albert Wells and the former Marion Biddulph. She had been a registered nurse until her retirement in 1940. In 1942 she married Charles Hunt, in Toronto and lived in Toronto, Goderich and Brantf9rd following the marriage. She was a member of the Anglican church. She was &,predeceased • by her husband. Surviving are two sten sons James and Earl J., .both of Toronto and d four step daughters Mrs. Percy (Grace) Nevard, Mrs. Laura Ramshaw and Mrs. William (Elizabeth) Cochrane, all of Toronto and Mrs. Gordon (I.V.) Fraser, Kalamazoo, Mich.; nine step grandchildren and 15 -step great grandchildren; and one siter, Mrs. Beatrice Thorne, Toronto. • The' funeral service was held at Stiles Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m., on Monday, April 14, Rev. G. G. Russell officiating. Interment_ was in Mait4I,� d Cemetery. Pallbearers wet'e: Harry Ford, Stanley McGratten,. Robert Needham and John Morris. TODAYS CMI BY HELEN ALLEN ERNEST JACKMAN Ernest Jackman, Colborne Township, died' at Clinton on Tuesday, April 1,, following a ° lengthy illness. He was 84. Mr. Jackman was .born in West Wawanosh Township on Nov., 14, 1884, the song of Wawanosh Jackman • and the former Barbara Simons. He was a life-long resident' of Colborne Township. He was . predeceased by his wife, the 24 former. Florence Roper, who died in 1966. - Survi ging are three daughters, Mrs. Robert Lois) Wilson, Mrs. Walter (Bernice) Doak, and Mrs. Bob (Helen) Bradley, all of Goderich; six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at Lodge Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 4, with Rev. J. D. McDonald officiating. Interment was in Colborne Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gordon 'Fowler, Alvin Kerr, Merele Kerr, William Westlake, Walter Daer, and Jame Buchanan. , Gary is 17 months old, a lovable little'boy who needs to be adopted so he can grow up with parents of -his own. Of Italian-Scottish-Endish descent, he is a tall, sturdy, well built young fellow with lovely dark eyes, fine• light brown hair and clear olive skin. He is in excellent health except for the occasional attack of tonsillitis. He sleeps well and has a splendid appetite-. Gary is a good-natured child with a sunny personality. He's friendly and' loves attention but is not demanding and can amuse himself happily with his toys. Though he is a really robust child and very active, he is most affectionate and still likes :to be cuddled. He needs warm, demonstrative parents who .will appreciate a lively, sociable little son. To inquire about adopting Gary please write to Today's Child, Department of Social and Family Services, Par- liament Buildings, Toronto 5. For general information about adoption ask your local Children's Aid Society. Knox Afternoon Auxiliary meets:. The meeting of the Afternoon Auxiliary of Knox Presbyterian WMS was held -on Tuesday with the president, Mrs. H. Rivers in charge and opening with prayer. During the business session it was reported that. 18 boxes of used 'Christmas cards were packed and mailed to India, where they are always greatly appreciated. - Miss L. Macarthur, friendship and service secretary, reported 42 home calls and 15 .hospital calls. Mrs. W. G. MacEwan reported for the special fund arid requested that members would bring the contents 'of the blessing boxes to the May meeting. The secretary, Mrs. J. R. Leiteh spoke of the work Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland were doing along with the young people of the church, and invited the members to show their interest by encouraging- them in their projects when it was possible. In the devotional period, Mrs. Royal stressed the part of the Easter story when the stone was rolled away from the tomb;"and the joy it brought to the disciples ' when all seemed hopeless. Today ' we face many problems and it's difficult to find the . answer, but God still rolls away the stone and shows us the way as we come to Him in prayer. Mrs. M. Everett gave a very ir....DunI�t WFekcU officer: C ►MR/1GR 8 The Tiger Dunlop WI met in 'Carlow Hall for its annual meting and election of officers. Mrs. E. Hunter presided at the meeting and Mrs. E. - Sherwood was pianist. The roll call was payment of fees and 25- members paid for the coming year;,'App'licatluns for short courses- and leader training, school and forum were read by the'ecretary. It was decided to only apply for the forum. this year with the Christian men's assoc: holds evening service fine Easter message. Some people ass how can you prove the---'Resu ection took ' place? You can settle it by arguments and Christianity is known by its works. As the flowers spring from the dark ground, we hear the words of the risen Lord, who brings help and comfort in times of sorrow or sickness, and we KNOW, he .lives, and is ready to help in every time qf.r eedx . . An interesting part of the story of Judas casts a Tight on today. .His mother would love him, and if he had been allowed, to do as he liked when younger, would sometimes wonder if she was to blame for not doing something then, when money became the only thing in life. Permissiveness is not new nowadays but it seems to lead to the same kind of results, and causes .the same heartaches. Our workers overseas and at home are . thankful to take the good news to so many who need it, "a-red`hope. that Easter will mean more in the years to come. Mrs. C. Edward gave an interesting explanation of the aims of the Synodical Society of Hamilton and London, and the various groups taking part. Mrs. Rivers thanked the ladies who took part in the program and closed the meeting with prayer, and the social half hour was enjoyed that followed. Auburn and District The Easter Thankoffering attended the '100th anniversary meeting of the Women's services at Hillsburg Presbyterian Missionary Society of Knox Church last Sunday. Presbyterian Church was held at Mr. John Turned was the the home of'Mrs. Donald Haines. guest speaker at Knox The president, Mrs. Wilfred Presbyterian Church last Sunday Sanderson, Was in charge of the while Rev. R. ,U. MacLean is - i meeting -and opened the meeting. _ holidaying in the Barbados. with a call to worship and a hymn.Mrs. Haines, played the organ. An Easter' service followed, with' Mrs. Sanderson leading. Others taking part were Funeral services were held at Mrs. Major Yotungblut, Miss .-the William Stiles Funeral Home Minnie • Wagner and Mrs.,, W. on Monday for John Henry Bradnock. . (Harry) Armstrong who died A.. reading was given by Mrs. Saturday in .,Clinton Hospital Alvin Leatherland. Ac solo was after an Illness of. two weeks. sung by Mrs. W. Bradnock and 'Born at Powasson, Ontario, --readings --given-_ by- Mrs. ---Frank ---he- was -the -son- of the --late Mr.__ JOHN H. ARMSTRONG ,ltaithby. The Easter Thankoffering was $"' " received and dedicated and Mrs. Haines gave a paper on how the Ukrainians celebrate the Easter season.minutes of the previous ring were accepted as read . by the secretary, Mrs. Leatherland. Plans were made to attend the W.M.S. Synodical meeting in Goderich and thank you notes were received for flowers. and Mrs. Thomas Armstrong and he was in • his 87th year. At the age of nine he took up residence in East he resided and where farmed' untilfive years ago. He was a member of Knox United Church and attended Westfield school. ' In 1916 he was married to Sarah Maud Wells who survives him. Surviving also are two sons; John, RIt 2, Auburn and Robert at home; and two grandchilren and four great grandchildren. A PERSONALS sister, Mrs. Edgar (Gertrude) Vanstone of •Toronto also Mr. and Mrs. Donald Haines survives. The Rev. R. R. Roberts officiated at the funeral with burial .taking place in Blyth Union cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert J. Phillips, Gordon McClinchey, William Empey, Harold Carter, Emmerson' Rodger and William Brown. Flowerbearers were Fred Armstrong, Gerald Mcowell and Reg Jewell. The Misses Brenda Archambault, Nan Lapp, Sheron Collins and Brenda Ball attended the b al—tea for Miss Della Alle in Goderich Township last Sat relay. r. Gordon Powell is a - patient in Clinton. We wish himA a speedy recovery. A large crowd attended the auction sale at Doran's general store last Saturday. Mr. Harry Arthur and . Mr. Thomas Johnston attended a special meeting in Toronto on Monday introducing the change -over British American Oil Company to Gulf of Canada. The meeting was held in (Don Mills. Plans are well on -the way for the Auburn C.G.I.T, group's first bake sale to be held on Saturday, 2 too 4 p.m. in the Sunday school room of Knox United Church. ' On Sunday, April 13, 1969, the Huron Christian Men's. Association conducted an evening service at First Baptist Church,, assisted by Rev. A: Maybury and the church's junior choir under the leadership of Mrs. E. Brissette. D. Ralston, the association's chairman, led the service and after giving his personal testimony sang the hymn "The Crystal Fountain." „There were numerous musical selections throughout the evening including a vocal duet by Rev. R. Nicholls and Stan 'Broadbridge. Mr. and Mrs. D. McMillan and their three children, 8rnest, Eleanor and Elizabeth, played two instrumental numbers, and Mr. and Mrs. McMillan also sang a ,duet. Mrs. R. Nicholls and sons, Douglas and Lyle, formed a trio accompanied by Rev.' R. Nicholls on guitar. Several members of the Huron Christian Men and their .wives, who call themselves the Caroleers, sang."He the Pearly Gates Will Open." Mrs. E. Bender accompanied the singers and :instrumentalists on the piano. The . evening's message entitled, "Now is the Time to Make Your Choice," 'was given by Lorne Gorman, a businessman- and lay preacher from Strathroy. His message was both timely and challenging., D. McMillan, secretary for the association, outlined future activities of the Huron Christian Men's Association and advised that the evening's offering would be used towards their Evangelistic Campaignto be held from June 11 to 22 in the Goderich -District Collegiate Institute. It was a'fine evening of music and fellowship and a similar service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in a few weeks. Anyone who 'is interested in furthering the work of God's Kingdom is invited to attend. Promotion Office aids school field trips June is an important month for many grade 7 and 8 students throughout the province, not only as the month signifying summer -vacations, but also the traditional 'month for field trips. During the past few years, Goderich has become one of the more popular towns to visit, so much so, that the Evaporator Plant of the Sifto Salt Co. has . set this month aside for tours for school children only. The Huron County Pioneer Museum is another must, high on the list of most teachers. The Goderich Promotion Office advises that. it is receiving many inquiries regarding trips and has now completed planted tours, complete with maps and brochures tor the lytiy season. The CBC production "This Land is Ours" recently filmed in Goderich and dealing with the opening of navigation --on the Great Lakes, is- expected to create even more interest in Goderich this year. It will be shown May 24 with local channels transmitting at their own times. As ' much information 'regarding the history of Goderich as possible is being forwarded to inquiring teachers prior to their trip in order to give students advance knowledge of what to expect when they visit. To hold craft and hobby: show Goderich and Goderich area people will be among these displaying their creative arts and crafts in Clinton at the "really big" Craft and Hobby Exhibition. The Women's. Hospital Auxiliary• there are holding the event "in the Wesley -Willis United Church ,.. Friday April 25, from 7-10 p.m. and Saturday April' 26, from 2-10 p,m, Mrs. Wm. Craven,,Who did so much for the Goderich Figure Skating Club has agreed to share her crafts of character masks, stage props, Indian crafts, , boutiques and period wigs. Martha Rathburn, so talented in painting, we hope will be recovered from recent surgery to be on hand, along , with her husband who will display trivets. New members received into Knox United Church recently were Linda Pressey, Doreen McClinchey, Sherril Plaetzer, Arva Ball, John., Koopmans,. Douglas 'Durnin, Jennifer Grange, Gary Anent and Marie Plunlhett, on the profession of their faith. By certificate, Mrs. Gordon Chamney was received. Received at Donnybrook United Church were John! Thompson, Ronald Snowden and Marion Armstrong. Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Craig -were Mrs. James Craig, Mr. and Mrs. William L. Craig and _Brian. of Auburn, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Craig, Bluevale, Miss Tiiid'y Taylor, _. Belgrave, Miss Mary Craig, Miss Patsy Craig and John Carswell all of Kitchener; Miss Margaret Craig, Guelph, Mr. Allan 'Craig, Guelph, Miss Connie Laidlaw, Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Workmary of Brussels and Donald Knowlands of Walton. Mr. John Raithby returned last Sunday after' visiting for a - week with his brother, Mr. Grant Raithby, Mrs. Raithby and family at Collie' gvvood. Little Miss Mary Jane Raithby of Collingwood visited last week with her grandparents, Mr: and Mrs. 'Frank Raithby. first choice being "Weight Control" and second choice "Add 'a touch of you." . Mrs. Ed Montgornery and Mrs. E. Elliott were roamed convenor of the short course "choosing and using fabrics" 'cii'�rrfi g 1115- ,on April 28. The members voted that our organization sign., the petition from the CNIB asking our federal government that all blind *persons over 18 years of . age ,receive a pension without a means test. Mrs. Edna Moore gave a card report. Mrs. Doug McNeil and Mrs. J. Terpstra were named convenor to the tea to tae held with the' craft group at Carlow Hall on April 3(i. Mrs„ T. `Hunter and Mrs. E. Bogie were named convenors to the banquet for St. Helen's W1 on April 10. A suggestion was made that the WI buy a clock for the Township Hall. Mrs. Osborne Falkiner was requested to buy a suitable clock from her wholesaler. Mrs. Hunter asked that. everyone have their annual reports completed by next meeting. Mrs. Wilfred Colclough of Clinton, the district president, was guest at the meeting and spoke on the duties of officers in the branch, starting. with the district directors right down to the last member. After her talk, she installed the officers for the Goderich area is "blessed with a number of creative artists.. Mrs. Wilmer Hardy will take her weaving, Jack- McLaren, Benmiller, his - paintings — (his most recent are, Laurentian scenes) Daphne Matins, carving,' Marjorie .' Emerson, ,weaving. Other Goderich names, among the 50 exhibitionists are, Mrs. Gerald Fisher, Mrs. de Groot, Mrs. Courtland Kerr, Mrs. Howard Feagan,Irs. Frank Allied, Mrs. Earl Allied, Mrs. Clem Allied, John Hardy, and Les Chapman. A collection . of valuable antique music' boxes will be a drawing card, as well as boutiques; ham radio; recorders; ivory carvings; period wigs; photography; . millinery and Indian crafts: • coming yr,.. They arcs rat president, Mrs.R. JeWefl president, Mrs» R. • fuftex; first v ee,prestdent, E: mow,' second yiee-president, Mme.: R. Buchanan; Ass. ,secretary, Mrs. Tait Maur; district director," Mrs. R. 'Jewell, public relations officer, Mrs. E. Bogie; alternate Mrs. O,' . - Falldner; bunch. directors, Mrs.. 5, SherWQQd, Mrs. R. Bean., Mrs: C. Mitchel and Mrs. D. McNeil; pianist, Mrs. 'R. Bean,, Ass. pianist, Mrs. E. Sherwood; curator, Mars, T. Clark; card, secretary, Mrs. Edna Moore. Convenors are as follows: agriculture,, and Canadian industries, Mrs. Harm 'Klpeze and Mrs. Wilmer Hardy; home economics and health, Mrs. R. Jewell, Mrs. El Elliott; historical research and current events, Mrs. Carman Feagan and Mrs. Henry Brindley; citizenship and education, • Mrs. Eric Reaburn and Mrs. N. Allied; resolutions, Mrs. Ed Montgomery and Mrs.. G. `°"K a i t t i n g; cancer society representative, Mrs. Elfred Moore. Mrs. T. Clark thanked Mrs. Colclough for her talk and for installing the officers and presented her with a gift. • The meeting ended with the singing of the Queen and Institute 'Grace, A lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. T. Clark, Mrs. E. Reaburn and Mrs. R. Bogie. pile and Dungannon UCWs hold joint meeting Mrs. Harry Girvin presided at a joint meeting of Nile and Dungannon UCW in Nile United Church. Mrs. Elwyn Pollock, as leader, gave the 'theme of the meeting, "Our Christian ; Task." ' The hymn, "We Beseech Thee" was sung. Mrs. Doug McNeil read the scripture from II Corinthians and Mrs. Derk Laytenburg read the meditation. Mrs. James Drennan offered prayer and the devotions closed .with the singing of a hymn, "Rejoice the Lord is King." Mrs. Harry Girvin introduced the speaker, Rev. A. J. Mowatt of Wesley -Willis United. Church, Clinton, who showed slides and told about life in China before and after communist occupation. The roll call was answered by a "Chinese Proverb" by 42 ladies. Mrs. Girvin conducted a short business meeting with the Nile ladies upstairs in the auditorium when Mrs. Alvin Kerr gave the 'secretary's report. April 15, there will be a workshop for leaders of °various committees of NCW 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring a box lunch and tea will be• provided. • Plans- were made for the dressed ham and salad supper to be held in Nile Church May 21 from 5 to 7 p.m.' The May meeting will be held a week earlier than usual, May 7 in the church. A social hour was enjoyed with three ladies from Nile and ° three from Dungannon as hostesses; Mrs. C. McPhee; • L. Christilaw, 1\1rs:' A. Dickson, Mrs. Glen Wright; Mrs. Geo. Errington, ,and Mrs. Cecil, • Culbert. Lauriston, Mrs. Howard Johnston, president of Dungannon UCW expressed appreciation to Nile„, ladies fpr their hospitality and an interesting meeting. Mrs. Elwyn Pollock replied. Dodgers to meet The Goderich Dodgers Ladies Fastball Club will hold an organizational meeting for the coming season on Sunday, April 20, at the Legion Hall. Team manager Mac MacDonald said this week they would be pleased to see any interested players at the meeting which will be held in the lounge at 3 p.m. It •was also learned Mr. MacDonald has been appointed °convenor for the district by the OASA. Mt. MacDonald served -as. convenor for many years but dropped out two years ago due to pressure of work• with the local club. He will replace Harry Worsell who is unable to stay on as convenor • due also to heavy work committments. VLPS NEWS Tomorrow night there will be another dance, organized by the student's council! Some of the girls of Victor L-auriston..,.. wd}_---:...play two volleyball games against Zion Central School, today, in Zion and next Thursday in Victor !P tnat = • e4eno a'eita/nct zee /he /2I/a'n, fiel'l*C(C1il4 Let us assist you with your Tans for that all important p po wedding day. 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