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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-12-10, Page 6• p „ .n v u f1 SIGNA TAR,. TH RS»AY, DECEMBER 10;1070 . ° MR. AND MRS. JOE THOMPSON Wed 50 years Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson, St David itreet, celebrated their 50th anniversary on Saturday, Di.cember 5 with a reception at Victoria Street United Church Hall, for family and, friends. The couple was married at the 'home of the ' bride's parents on December 8, 1920. Rev. J. R. Peters off'icilated and the bride's sister Margaret, (Mrs. Lawrence Taylor), attended. Over 100 persons attended the wedding reception at the home. of the bride. Mr: and Mrs. Thompson have four children: Mrs. John (Alice) Phillion, Toronto; Harold and Ross of Tillsonburg and Clare of Langton; They have 16 grandchildren .-and 'nine great grandchildren. Among the gifts was a mbuiited plate embossed in gold with the ,names of their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The couple have lived Goderich for the past 18 ye . Among the telegrams a congratulatory messages received was one from Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Ontario Premier John Robarts, sent an engraved plaque co-signed by the Hon. Charles MacNaughton; messages from federal and provincial ministers, an engraved plate from the Town of Goderich and . numerous other Messages offering best wishes. The reception room was centred with a three -tiered gold and white 'wedding cake topped with a container of yellow talisman roses:. Tea was poured by the sisters, sisters-in-law and friends .of the celebrants; lunch was served by granddaughters and the guest book was attended by grandsons. Guests attended from Windsor, Terronto, Hamilton, Tillsonburg, Langton and New Hamburg. .Never, never leave your youngsters alone 'FChristmas brings temptations to many parents, while visiting with neighbours or completing last-minute 'shopping, to leave small children unattended for short periods," says Fire Chief Ted Bissett. ".At the same time decox'titions, trees and wrapping paper bring an increased threat of fire danger, unless constant care is exercised." The Fire Chief urges all It was a cold day ... but the music was hot rYu THE SEAFORTH GIRLS' BAND Electric heat more popular A report recently released by Ontario Hydro, Western Region, reveals that- +t oderich is making rapid progress in electric heat installations. Of the eighty-four utilities under the jurisdiction of Western Region, Goderich was. second only to, Sandwich West" in the number of installations for the first half of 1970. Sandwich West reported 25 such connections with Goderich, 20. The local utility also made a creditable showing for the same period in electrically heated hot water tanks installed having placed sixth. P.U.C. Manager Dave Rolston stated this week the rapidly growing fuse of electric heat, the additional power for Goderich's expanditig industries, as well as a growing overall demand for power for ,domestic purposes, isf contributing greatly to maintaining our present . favourable rate standard. parents to recognize the fire danger of this season, and not to leave small childrien alone in the home even for a moment. He points out that the Criminal Code of Canada forbids such action which endangers the life or health.of any child under the age of ten years. Parents are further reminded that under certain conditions a Christmas tree can be ignited by a single match to burn furiously to charred wood in a few seconds. Care must be taken to keep butts of natural trees immersed in water, and to ensure that the tree itself does not obstruct access to a door or window. Families are also urged to review their home fire escape plans, for quick exit in an emergency. TB group meets f• or reports Robert McClenaghan, a resident of the G▪ oderich Nursing Home, celebrated his 102nd birthday there on Monday December 7 with members. of his family. Mr. McClenaghan was born on his parent's farm in Kinloss Township, Whitechurand is the father of Rev. R. C. McClenaghan of Dungannon United Church. From 'the left ire Mrs. McClenaghan, • daughter-in-law; Mr. ,. McClenaghan; Mrs. C. King, Waterford, a niece, Mrs. W. Clark of Scotfand,. Ontario, another niece and Mr. Clark. The older Mr. McClenaghan is still keeping in fairly good health. He reads the newspapers, still without the aid of eyeglasses and takes a keen interest in activities in the area. —Staff photo. Mcikethis Christmas the safest ever 0 Mrs. Edith Brothers presided at the regular meeting of the Huron -Perth Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association on Wednesday. Routine reports were , given by Tom Leiper, Londesboro, Case F inding; Mrs. Edith Fisher, Mitchell, Education; Miss Verna I unsrnore, Stratford, Rehabilita- tion and Social Service and Ralph Gottt,'Stfatfot(Pr cb-ri ' 'sSedt., Campaign. In his report Mr. Leiper stated that all factories 'in the two Counties were being approached regarding Pulmonary Function testing of employees. 'urs. Fisher reported that many educational articles are being distributed daily from the Assoc- iation office and that many other 'educational items had been carried on since last meeting. Miss Dunsmore reported that two asthmatic conditioning courses for children are to begin in the -near future and two "clubs" for chronic pulmonary disease suf- ferers already had three succes- sful meetings. Mr. Goren reported that the Christmas Seal Campaign had received $11,000.00 to date. A total' of 35,138 letters with Christmas seals had gone to lIa'ron - - Perth _ homes. With ▪ many, committed programmes it is hoped• to raise 'at least_ 535.000 before the campaign closes January 31, 1971. • Start enjoying color pictures in a minute, black and white in seconds. Now is the time to buy your 'Polaroid Land camera. 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Colorpack II Polaroid's lowest priced electric eye camera. Color prints in a minute for only Polaroid Land Film Type 108 Colorpack film Type 107 B&W pack film. Type 20 Swinger film 5.39 2.74 2.39 A MUSICAL RIDE The Ashfield Township FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE will hold their ANNUAL MEETING & BANQUET on DEC. 15th ' at12Ndonat KINGSBRIDGE CHURCH HALL Guest Speaker: ED THOMPSON of Wellington County . Have you been wonderi'iig' what it's like to take an instant color picture? Stop by our store and we'll let you test a Polaroid.color camera fo?yourself. See how much fun it can give your family this Christmas. 168 The Square Goderich, Ont. i 4 M