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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-07-02, Page 2i • , 1 000ERIOn BION44-$TAR, THURSO ' U 11 40 .m9s,,,w4gs BRAPNOCK Correspendent— Phone 524:705 - hinny reunion. held There were almost one hundred in attendance for the Raithby Family Reunion " held June 27 in the Community MeMoril Hall .and i Park at Auburn. This reuniOrt has been • held at irregular intervals for a Period ,of ' time, the , last one • - -"being 14 years ago. ,„, •, Excellent ; weather and accommodation contributed to a very enjoyable afternoon for all ' present. Baseball by the young • folk, horse-shoer pitching, dartsf. badminton, visiting as well as .. !races and contests provided a full afternoon program. Tables were well supplied for " a pot hick supper complete with yr doughnuts an watermelon. Following this as an impromtu: program - under • the • able ' chairmanship ' of Professor George Raithby of Guelph. Seated with him and . Raithby at the head table were Dr. and Mrs. Ivan Morgan of Hamilton, Mr- and Mrs. Lloyd 4-Raithby. of London and Mrs. Mary Johnston of • poderich. They represented the four 'families Of the late Mr. George Raithby who was the pioneer of the family. . Lloyd Raithby gave a historiCal sketch of the life of his grandfather, stating that he came from England arriving in these parts in 1845 after a five week crossing the ocean. 'He bought a farm on the 12th concession of Huliett Township and lived there until his 'death in 1887. As well as farming he did some carpentry work, some of which is still in the possession of some members of the family, He was twice married, 'first to Mary Cole who passed away quite young leaving an infant son, John. Later he married Ruth Rapson of whom there were three sons. Mrs. Ivan Morgan spoke drew words regarding a visit which she and her husband recently made to the ancestral homes "in England. She said that -the Raithby S were of Scandinavian descent with the original people probably coming to England during the early invasions of Denmark. • •Mrs, Mary Johnston, who was the; oldest person present, gave a short address of welcome expressing appreciation for the large number present, the, full participation and the beautiful weather„,,with which the event *b. -cool things -- about a frostfree refrigerator. freezer. Every hOusewife should have one. Frost never forms. Not in the big refrigerator section. Not in the big freezer section. St' there's no defrosting. Ever. And you know what that means. No more dripping water to mop up. No'more waiting for frost to melt. Your ice cube trays won't stick any rno're. No more re -freezing, —fi'ozen foods. You'll have more storage space, because you'll be free of all frost accumulation. And your frozen foods won't stick together., - Think about it. Think.of all the extra space you'll have for stocking up on food bargai • And besides all that, think -ho sVki • much -mare- attractive -your kitchen will look with a sleek new frost -free refrigerator freezer. NOW is the time to buY. =See your local appliance dealer today. ns. to had been favored. Mrs. Jo,hriSton proudly wore her grandmother's wedding ring. . There were a .number of musical members by the young folk which were much enjoyed. A basket t;) was passed for contributions to defray expenses of the ral eunion. A substantial amount was received over that required, which will be given to the Auburn Branch of the Bible Society. • There was a display of pictures and articles of interest from the early days. Among these were some rakes which their grandfather had 'rnade and a piece of wedding cake from his first wedding. Bridal 'shower .Mrs. James Schneider was hostess last week for a surprise shower in honour of- Verna Culbert, Goderich, prior to her marriage. A sing -song was enjoyed by all, The,bride-elect was seated in a decorated ' chair with attached streamers of pink and white and matching wedding bells. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Thom as 'Law lo r. A red rosecorsage was pinned on the bride-to-be and a pink rose corsage on her attendant. • ,.Mrs. _Betty _,Culbert .gave.La .---Lreadirtgz;tMatriaie.. ° °Marie Park' • gave -a -inirnorout reading "Specially Tom' . • A number of rounds were sung by all present. Cory Schotts of Clinton and -Elizabeth- Hallam: of Luektow presented a humorous skit "G 't Beau'-- •rs. James Schneider then read a fitting-- address of congratulations and best wishes. Many beautiful gifts were presented to the bride by Misses Mary and Linda Hallam, nieces the groom,. Miss Beth Hallam 'and little Angela Schneider. Verna made a fitting reply conveying her thanks for the evening. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess assisted by her sisters -in-laws. A social hour brought the evening to a close. Ai barn- Social News •.Conardillations- to Mr. and Mrs, Edgar Leatherland of Acton on the birth of .,their son, Gregory Robert. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan MacKay of Sault Ste Marie arrived last weekend to spend the summer in the village. We are sorry to report that Mrs. James Craig is a patient in Victoria hospital, London. We wish her a speedy recovery. We .are• sorry to report that: Robert J. Phillips is a patient in Goderich hospital, going early Tuesday morning by ambulance. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Davies visited friends at Fort Severn last week. - Mrs. Slater Sr. of Hespeler visited for a few days with her sono, Robert Slater, Frank and Joanne. Guests Sunday with Mrs. Ralph MunrowereRev. and Mrs. Ure Stewart of Seaforth and also Miss Charlene Pettie and Keith Kuetser of Stratford. •.Dr. William Fingland „ of Niagara Falls and Colin Fingland of Wingham visited one afternoon last week with -Miss Margaret Jackson. Miss Nancy Anderson is in Toronto for a six week's course for her teaching career. • Mrs. Douglas Knowles of Toronto andher mother Mrs. John "Sclater of Seaforth visited Tuesday evening with Mrs. Edgar Lawson. Mr and Mrs. Asif Hassan, Kim and J. D. of Oakville spent the weekend with her uncle, Oliver Anderson, Mrs. Anderson and ^ Miss Nancy Anderson. Mrs. Harold Sprung of Atwood visited last week with her friend, Miss Margaret Jackson: Gerrit Reimers rethrned home from Victoria hospital over the weekend. Mr and Mrs. John Boer and family of California visited over the weekend with Robert Arthur • and Miss Jayne. Mr and Mrs. • Thomas Sheppard, Denise and Mark of • Sarnia and his mother, Mrs. Hurst Sheppard of Bright's Grove visited Sunday with Miss Laura Phillips and Mr attd Mrs. Thomas Johnston. Jaines Bennett of Port Albert spent,,,t,he weekend with Mrs. W. " Mr and. Mr- TlibmoslIidds- are back ,to their summer, cottage on the baseline road. ' • Stanley Ball is a patient in ClihtioniPublie Hospital. " . Miss Edna Merrjil of Hamilton . visited last Sunday with Miss Margaret Jaekson, • ODICKIC. Yfetfill: The Male co.il exolde ,kroemar.ar, a.° ,•0 • :44t1: 0-0.0401 OeisOrhitsetvice h 4.010 ,, lattrs;Tometert. The June . meeting of the meeting were approved,0,,s/Milci United Church VVomenof Knox, by Mrs. Kenneth McDottgall in United Church. was held in the the absence of the secretary, Sunda tool --room of the Mrs, Sidney Lansing, A complete church with Mrs, Norman report of the U.C.W.--. -,,. - , . McClinchey in charge and + Mrs. Conference; held in , May in Brian Hallam at the piano. London, was given by MM After the call to worship, . Charles Merrill: The financial the hymn, From , Thee all skill and - report was given by the treasurer science flow, was sung and the . Mrs. Norman McDowell. scripture lesson on the Parable - After a short business period of the unjust steward Was read lunch was ,served by the Unit in carge. Gordon McClinchey. Mrs. Alfred from Ltike 16th chapter by Mrs. Explores guests on Pry , offered prayer. Mrs. McClinchey gave the meditation Tuesday evening•- . V — The meaning of Stewardship. Fourteen explorers of Knox , Mrs, John Durnin introduced United Church, tWo visitors and the guest speaker of the evening, Miss Joanne Alton, of Lucknow. She showed pictures and gave interesting comments on her visit to Japan on the way home from Australia this spring. She also visited Osaka and told many things about the people and the country. She was thanked by Mrs. Ernest Durriin. The offering was. received by Mrs. Alfred 'ry and Mrs. Clive Ailin. A Solo, In the beginning, was sung - by Miss' Nancy Anderson, accompanied on the piano by Mrs Norman Wightman. The hymn, Where cross the crowded ways of life, was sung and Mrs. McClinchey thanked all for taking part. The meeting was then handed over to the president, Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer. The minutes of the previous , their leaders, , Mrs. Eldon McLennan and • Mrs. Robert Slater were guests last Tuesday evening of Mrs. • Arnold Cook and her daughter Janet. , Ms. Cook spoke on cake -decorating •and demonstrated with one cake centred with a doll and a yellow cake trimmed with lily -of -the -valley. Cupcakes supplied by the Leaders were decorated by each Explorer, ohe under direction and the other with self design. Lunch of lily -of -the -valley cake, chocolate 'cake, strawberries and ice-cream was served. • Doris Naylor thanked • Mrs. Cook on behalf of the Explorers. The Leaders expressed theij. thanks, especially to , Mrs. William Kolkman for her assistance during the year. • A large crowd attended the 44th annual memorial service of Ball's eemeferY last Slifttlar, Following the' decorating of the graves a service was held in the church with Rev. Keith Stokes, St. Marks Anglican Church; in charge. He was assisted by Pastor Alfred- Fry of Knox United Church and Pastor Patrick Ferrier of the Auburn Baptist Chur.6. - Mrs. Gordon Taylor • accompanied on the accordian for the singing of the. hymns. 'Frank. Raithby, chairman of the trustee board Welcomed all to the service and spokk of the work being done by the board composed of Norman' McDowell and William Wagner with Robert Turner, superintendent of the grounds. . He ?poke of the church which 'Was erected in 1.$69 by the early pioneers of this community. He also spoke on the work ,done . the new addition which is the third addition added to the original property. Rev. Keith Stokes spoke on the theme "Why are we here?" He stated- that all were,;present to pay respect and honour those who had one time walked,among' us and to remember. . He went on to say that like St. Pant reported to, the people of Rome in the days of his early mission, our generation are creating and loving things of the' human life. He closed his inspiring address by quoting, "We will , act' on what We believe." The guest book was in the -charge of Mrs. Frank Raithby and Mrs. Norman McDowell. •:BACKHOE SERVICE ° • OF EVERY KIND CLIFFORD HUGILL 376 HURON ROAD GODE,RICH 524-7170 • • Inclustria I • Farm • Factory Plain or safety toe, Choiceof seven sole -Materials. ' ROSS SHOE SHOP • 1A2 The Square , , Goderich, Ont ° 17tf • •