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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1969-12-11, Page 23122nd YEAR . SQ . THURSDAY, 'DE 4 M .01 CNIB annual dinner enjoyed by 35 blind *Peter Corless (left) field secretary. of CNIB, Miss Emily Philpot, home teacher, and Jack Clement, field secretary of CNIB, talk with Mrs. Clayton Edward, convener of the program last Wednesday evening for about 35 blind persons from Huron County and their friends. The evening began with dinner seryed by the UCW 'of Victoria St. United Church in the .basement of the church and climaxed with a sparkling and varied program which was enjoyed by everyone. . .n Christmas came early to the blind of Huron County this year. Wednesday evening, December 3, a Christmas dinner was served to 76 friends of CNIB in Victoria Street United 'Church'. The U.C.W. of that congregation prepared the dinner in an` atmosphere of conviviality and good cheer. In spite of adverse weather, blind folk and their friends gathered from Gorrie, Exeter, Hensall, Clinton, Goderich and other parts of the county. Head table guests were Jack Clement, field secretary CNIB, from Tweedsmuir 'Hall, London; Miss Emily Phllpott, home teacher for the blind in Huron;• Larry Snider, Exeter, president of the Huron County" Advisory Board CNIB and Mrs. Snider; and N. McIntyre, treasurer of 'the Huron Board. Rev. Arthur Mayberry of First Baptist Church, Goderich, gave the blessing. L. Boyce thanked Mrs. George Currell, president of the Victoria Street United Church Women and mentioned how willingly the ladies had undertaken the preparation of the dinner, the Two of the entertainers, Jerry McDonald (left) and George Bolton provided toe -tapping music to delight all the CNIB friends assembled at the annual banquet in Victoria St: United Church last Wednesday evening. Interspersed with their country -western stylings were some hilarious stories told by'George Bolton. Seminar on communication attracts about 100 at GPH second successive year, for the CNIB. A varied musical program provided something to please everyone's taste. The Harbouraires Male Chorus, directed by George Buchanan and accompanied by Ed Stiles, generously sang a half dozen numbers. Toe -tapping ,guitar rhythms and country and western songs were enjoyed from affable George Bolton and Jerry McDonald. Mrs. Robert McCallum delighted the group with her vocal solos, accompanied by Ralph Moxley. ` A request number "We Have A Story," a theme from the recent Little Theatre production "Barnaby" and the composition of Ralph Moxley himself, was performed. • This., versatile young musician also .entertained with trumpet work accompanied_ by his mother, Mrs. Walter Motley. Enthusiastic carol singing, with Mr. Stiles -at the piano, interspersed ' the prograrin. numbers. At the close of • the evening each blind guest received a Christmas gift, donated through the kindness of Charles Snell of the T. W. Woolworth Company. The Goderich members of the committee for Huron County are Mrs. Clayton H. Edward, Leonard Boyce, Norman McIntyre and Earl Rawson. They sincerely thank all those warm-hearted persons who helped spread the spirit of Christmas among the blind and visually handicapped citizens of Huron. Anglican youth host festive bazaar and tea An ambitious group of y people from St. GedYge Anglican Church sponsored a Christmas tea and bake sale in the parish hall Saturday. A twinkling Christmas tree and traditional music for the Men and women from Huron County as well as some from e neighboring counties' found the two-day seminar on communications most enlightning. The spacious auditorium at GPH was the perfect spot for a series of eight films dealing with the proper methods of communicating, -especially at the group level. From the left are Anna Stein; Stratford -Perth District Health Unit; Mrs. Dan Murphy, Goderich; Kathleen Smith, South w 0 0 Huron Hospital,, Exeter; Anna Pinkel; Clinton Pubtio 'Hospital; Mrs. Barbara Hicks, Clinton, RNA student at GPH; Mrs. Julie Sullivan, GPH; and Mrs. Cheryl Langford, GPH. They formed just one of about 13 groups who sat for discussions following the showing of each film. A reporter was appointed from each group and that person was called upon to sum up the findings of each group. `+ People. from all walks of life were enrolled in the two-day seminar on communications held at Goderich Psychiatric Hospital. last Wednesday and Thursday sponsored by the local association of . registered nurses. Dr. Victor Black, (left) GPH psychiatrist, Basil Hall, chairman for the event, and Miss Jean Scott, co-ordinator of nursing education, joined the informal discussions at one of the • sessions, Jim -McConnell (standing) president of .the Anglican AYC checks with the boys who were staffing the cider booths Saturday afternoon. From the left, Bill McGee, John Pamminger and Dave McConnell •reported sales were good. The apples for the cider were picked by the members and pressed just Friday night to ensure top quality for the bazaar and tea. season set the mood for the afternoon. Dee Fisher was in charge of music and decorations. The group reports a successful day as profits totalled - over $100. Everyone pitched in with...all the- tasks. President Jim McConnell washed dishes during the affair! Guests were welcomed by Sue White. The cider table was manned by Gary Fisher, Mike White, Bill McGee, Dave McConnell; John Pamminger and Carl Simpson. A good stock of the amber liquid had been freshy ,pressed' Friday evening from apples picked by 1. the group and sales were good, the boys reported. Lesley Blacker, Karen Such and Catherine . Russell were "in 'charge of the bake table. Goodies included almost every possible kind of cake and cookie as well as some homemade bread • which was sold almost as soon as the booth was open for business. Novelties, including some charming felt Christmas parcel decorations, were sold by Judy Jenkins, Joy Harrison and Mark Riley. Tea was . made by • Mrs. F. Riley and poured by Anne Legg. Anne • Russell and Judy McConnell served tea in the tearoom. Assisting the young ,people in the kitchen were Mrs. E. Harris and Mrs. C. Chisholm. The bake table at the AYC bazaar and tea Saturday was a joy 'to Many women who didn't get around to preparing anything special for their family's weekend enjoyment. There was everything on it ti from cakes to cookies to tarts to pies. Catherine Russell • (left) Lesley Blacker and Karen Such said a supply of homemade bread was sold out almost before the booth was opened for business!