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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-02-01, Page 4PAGE 4--GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 11173 ..-There^•was a good4tten-drtrrce at the annual meeting when the members of •the Women's Auxiliary of Alexandra General and Marine Hospital reviewed the year's work. The Gift Shop, located inside of the main door to the hospital, and the Gift Cart, which is taken to the patients on the floors, continue to be a good source of revenue. Calen- dars were sold in the fall. The annual Penny Sale and Tea were held in May. The Auxiliary appreciates the support of the citiiens of Goderich in these projects, the proceeds _of, which enabled the women to present the following to the hospital: an electro car- --diograph,a hydrocollator, an orthatron, a venfirneter, and books for the medical library. The cost of these 'gifts was a V $2,869.50.. A diagnostic set was given in memory of the late Mrs. A..A. Nicol. A bursary of $100.00 was presented to a Huron County student attending the Perth - Huron School of Nursing. The Auxiliary sponsors the Candystripers, a group of 'teenage girls who do volunteer service in the hospital. - A tea was held in their- honor and awards were - presented for hours of service. Two Can- dystripers who chose nursing as a career were given engraved surgical 'ssors. Members attended district and provincial conferences, and assisted at the graduation exer- cises of the Perth,Huron School Qtr._ tV►n�._._n.:�SZcstfsr.d� Speakers, both entertaining and educational, were heard at the monthly meetings. A, group of women sew and mend for the hospital and their services are much appreciated. The Auxiliary is gratefu • to non-members who assist with this project. Mrs. G. C. White presided for the election of 0'1 1,1971 officers which „ are as follows: Past President, Mrs. G. C. White; president, ,.Mr,s. J. Berry; secretary, Mrs. R. W. Hughes; corresponding secretary, Mrs C. Murray;. treasurer, Mrs. J. W. McLaren; historian, Mrs. L. Vincent; telephone convener, Mrs. A. Holmes; the Gift Shop convener, Mrs. C. Worsell "Gitt‘ Shop treasurer, Mrs' R. McCallum; Gift Shop person- nel,- Mrs: E. Howev. In a quiet ceremony in the United Church at Londesboro on Saturday, Dec. 30,1972 Helen Doreen Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.""W.T. Cooper, Goderich (formerly Toronto) became the bride of Glenn William Gibson, son of the late Mr. and' Mrs. Jim Gibson, Blyth. Rev. Stanley McDonald of - ficiated. Attending the bride and groom were Mr. and Mrs. James Scott Jr. of Goderich (formerly RR , 1, Blyth). The wedding reception was held at the home of the bride's parents with a few close friends. and relatives attending. The honeymoon trip is to follow later 4in the spring. The newlyweds will reside on West- moreland Street in .,Blyth. Volunteers from the Clinton Christian Reformed Church and Mrs. Eliner Dale helped with activities at Monday' after- noon's get-together. Marie Flynn, Mary Taylor and Norman Spier provided the music for the old tyme, dance r and a sing -song of Scottish numbers in honour of Robbie Burns birthday. HappyaBirth- day was- sung for those celebrating, with special men- tion to Mrs. Leah Robertson, Miss McKenzie and Miss Deacon, who are over 90. On Family. Night a special Robbie Burns' program, arranged by Jim Lawrie of Blyth, was enjoyed by everyone, those that are Scottish and the ones that wish they were. Mr. frequent guest on. the CKNX—TV program, "Circle Light"., was all decked out in his kilt, singing a cumber of Scottish favourites, - as well as chairman for the evening. Others taking part in` the program were step -dancing, Karen Glousher; accordian solo, Angela- Duttman; vocal solos, Cheryl Cronin; Scottish medley, Sylvia and Sherry Bremmer, Hugh and . James Wharton; square -dancers, Karen Young, Christine Chalmers, Jean •Siertzema Charlene Campbell, Dennis Knox, Jaynes Wharton, Tom Duttman, Nelson Caldwell and a pianist, Mrs. Grace Brown, Volunteer Harvey Howard called on assie '401, who expressed 'appreci tion to all those responsible f ' r ,providing the excellent enter .inment, ort behalf of the resid :nth. BURN" - CAMPFIRE 1 LIK VAC PACK The residents of .altford are sitting back with ease now that Old Man Winter - has . set in again. The river flats were 'becoming pretty high and people in Saltford ere afraid of flooding. -M i' is -bihda S t k oees k.ear, -- Rick 'Bisset • • nd Fred Shoemaker, visite . with Mr. and Mrs. Doug Henry and Justin "41in Londo over the weekend. ROYALE VINE RiPE The pl RR prop RR Hen di Residents of C Ib me Town- ship who have it of interest for -the Signal -S ar ': now may telephone Mrs. rdon .(Ger- trude) Kaitting (- 417017) R.R. 5 Goderich 1/ Mrs. `Kaitting ', '1 be collec- ting news beginni ',g this week and is anxious to ear from all Colborne Township residents on this regard. . OVEN PRIDE All Purpose Flour 7 LB.69c ' ° T Margarine:BONNIE BRAND 9c Mr. and Mrs. Len Collyer fron Clinton visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Collinson on Friday of last week. Miss Margaret Simpson who has a position on a nursing staff in Guelph spent the weekend with- her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Robert Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Comp- ton from London spent - the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Colin Howes. Mr. and Mrs. George Leadbet- ter, Toronto spent the weekend with Mrs. Colin MacGregor and Robert. ,Iva,n Moncreif from Pentic- ton, B. C. flew to Ontario to visit the 'home 'of his brother and sister-in-law,,Mr. and -Mrs. George Moncreif. Also at the Moncreif home for the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hunter and , en nifer of London, and R ssell Moncreif from.Guelph U 'ver- sity. Many from this -area enjoyed ;,. a reception in Lucknow Satur- day evening .in honor of Max and Helen Reigling - 1newlyweds. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kloostra joined friends in Wingham in honor of Ted's • birthday on Saturday. Mis§ Jan Simpson, who teaches in Toronto motored to London, Saturday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Brian MacLelland. There have been several meetings held in Ashfield Presbyterian Church to plan_ the celebration of the 125th an- iversary on June 17. They ope to have the families of for- er members and many visitors on this -great occasion. Added to our board of managers for the first time in the Ashfield Presbyterian Church are two lady members. Mrs. Donald Simpson and Mrs. -Allan MacDonald, Residents of Kintail, and area who have items of interest for the Signal -Star now may telephone Mrs. Duncan Simp- son (524-7548) R.R. :3 Goderich. - Mrs. Simpson is collecting news beginning this week sand is anxious to hear from all Kin - tail and area reidents,,,in this regard. (MC Vasdur 2500 .sn.. WM..id. Pickup with Stan. Grand Option. on. ired ore, ,p Ite cocl osl rig • pi ath, deri, fort nasi odi ek mi. .istai • Mi entil e. H • ap Mai his 'Mr. 'vat( iter nus ilitiE t. V1 me eir tc cert deri 'In t On Vicat stb tre •ces :ges ain ilitil pa �)J Nor OL( AR OF THE I 11 i Loc, Find phone - numbers faster Find the number in your phone book. lot it down and keep it , for next time in your Personal Directory. (If you,haven't got one, call dur Business Office today for your, free copy). Our Used Car Stock Is Low. We Are Being Extra Generous In Our Trade -In Allowances! r Catlin Satart,Nstion Wagon' to Al AI SI AI 01 NI 5,