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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1974-11-07, Page 10/C PAGE 10—GODERICH SIGNALSTAR, till'RSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1t1C 1 TOTHESE FAREE1t MRS. BESS S. MacKINNON The death of a former West Wawanosh native, Mrs. Bess Smyth Mackinnon, occurred in Toronto on Friday, November lst,� in her 87 year, She was born oIn-:,buly 17th, 1888, a daughter of George Smyth and Rebecca McAllister of West Wawanosh. Mrs. Mackinnon received her early education at St. Helens and Dungannon public schools, ,then continuation school in Goderich. In 1908, .'her family moved to Alberta where she taught school for many years. It was here that she met her husband, -D'o'nald Alpin Mackinnon. After Mr. Mackin - non's death in' 1950, Mrs. Mackinnon `returned to teaching near. Westlock, Alberta. For the past few years Mrs. Mackinnon had been residing with her daughter in Toronto. She is survived by three daughters and one son, Christine, Toronto; Mrs. George (Jean) Benson, Kingston, Jamaica; Mrs. R,N. (Margaret) Schultz, St. James, Long Island; ando Donald, of Beaverton. She was predeceased by her two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Robert (Annie) Agar, Seaforth: Georgina Hunt, Regina, 'Sask. and David -Smyth, Victoria, B.C. A farnily service was held at 1,•,, though I WgIh thnrugh the valley ,I lhr Yhoduo, ,f detllh 1 shun fear nu h,r Ihou irl W:th me -4lyd Psalm the funeral chapel of A.W. Miles, 30 St. Clair Ave. W. Toronto on Sunday November 3.. Interment . was in Queen- slawn Cemetery, Grimsby. J.E. BEAK Joseph Edward Beck, of 119 Allen St,,, East ,Waterloo, died at Kitchener -Waterloo Hospital Sunday October 27. lie was. 79. The late Mr. Beck was born in Goderich and retired in 1964 as .master plurtiber at Bennett and Wright, a life member of United Association of Jour- neymen and Apprentices of Plumbing and Pipe 'Fitting In- dustry of U.S, and Canada. He is theson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Beck; husband, of the late Victoria Mable Sched•ler who predeceased him in 1968; father of Edward .of Kingston, Paul of Naussau Bay, Texas - and Mrs. C.H. (Evelyn) Weir of Waterloo; brother of Mrs. FIoyd (Eva) Shaver, Miss Elizabeth Beck and Mrs. Howard (Jean McNee, all of Goderich. He is alsot,survived by two grandchildren and predeceased by one brother William. ' The body rested at the Ed- ward R. Good Funeral Home, in Waterloo, until 'Wednesday when funeral services.were con- ducted by Rev. -.Jack Peck at All. Saints Anglican Church,' Waterloo. 'Interment followed in -Men -tory Gardens. Volleyball starts soon BY HELEN HOGGART Recreation Committee' The Goderich' Township Recreation Committee met Wednesday, October 23, and +it was decided that volleyball registration would take place at Holmesville Public School this Saturday, Nov'. 9 at 9 a.m. with • games to beplayed from 9:3Q to 10:30 a.m. All residents are welcome: Basketball, floor hockey, etc. are to follow in the . \weeks to conne. There was a further meeting held at Alison Lobb's home on Monday Nov. 4 where' it was decided to charge a $1 for arts' add crafts : registration, which will be held on .Nov. 18 at 8:15 p.m: Persons are to bring odds and. ends ,of' wool, and crochet hooks and yarn will be available. Some of the instructors will be Marion Powell, Hazel McCreath, June Tomkins, Mrs. Amsing, and Margaret Can- telon: Also planned are flower arranging and other aspects of horticulture taught by Jean •Barnett. Would anyone like a seasonal Wilderness- survival course? 'All the recreation activities will be held at the Homesville School except the outdoor. sports such as hiking. Anyone interested in that is to. contact Art Hoggart at 482-9804, ' Personals Mr. and Mrs. Grant Stirling of. RR 2, Bayfield had their daughter Brenda and grandson John Vanderland of Willowdale visit them this week, while Brenda's husband William was up north' hunting. .Art, Helen, John and Murray Hoggart attended a Bestline rally in Downsview last Friday night. A bus left the Love farm at Exeter ,loaded with Bestline distributors and fun was had by all. Kevin and Barb • Hoggart spent the weekend at. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Scheerer's home in, Goderich, visiting with Pamela and Greg. Ken trapped and skinned raccoons. Mr. and Mrs: Harold Yeo and Rita attended Convocation ceremonies at Sir Wilfrid - Laurier University in Waterloo last Sunday when Doug=Yeo of RR 3, Clinton received his B.A. Doug attended No. 9 Tipperary Public School; Clinton 'High School and Stratford Teachers College.' He taught at Holmesville Public for two years and is presently on' staff at Victoria Public School in Goderich. Pete and Linda Postill of RR 3, Clinton held a -successful Bestline couples party on Oct:" 29 and contest prizes were won by Harry Torrance and Pete Postill:-_ . Sorry. to hear that Bill Smith of RR 3, Clinton is a patient in Clinton Hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery: BRIDGE CUB NWS ° There were six tables•in play at Goderich. Duplicate Bridge on Tuesday, October. 22. Winners;, and their. scores were asfollows:- first Joanne: Duckworth, and • "Lee. 'Ryan, 821/2; second, Cathy McDritvald and Pat Stringer, 811/2; third, Audrey Tobin and Dave Cor- nish 76. There were eight tables in play at Goderich Duplicate Bridge on Tuesday. October 29. North South.- scores were: first; Mary Donnelly , and Eleanore Erskine, 78; second, Evelyn Galbraith and Dawna Sproule, 771/2; Kay DCtncan and Verna Worthy, 74. East, West scores were: Aelean Weerasoar-iya and Bill Bradley 871/''2 Art Wilson and Omar Hazelgrove, 81; Joanne Duckworth and Lee -Ryan, 79. 74 KINGSTON ST. JIM HAYTER SPECIAL 5524-7314 Huron Bishop to attend conference The Right Reverend T., David Ragg, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Huron, has been chosen by the Primate of All Canada, the Most Reverend Edward W. Scott, to attend the World Nod Conference to be held in Rome November 5 to 16. In 'a charge 'to the Synod of Huron by the Bishop last May he focused attention -on the in- creasing abuse of prime farm land in Western Ontario. "The day could come," he said, "when we,{an agricultural area, will be seeking food, if we continue -to let the farming lands disappear on any con- ceivable excuse at all be it highway, sprawling sub- divisions, ar corridors for hydro power lines. As Christians, we must have a concern for the right use of all our resources." The conference'. in Rome is being called to discuss the desperate food crisis that is facing the world. Supplies, methods of agriculture, and the .development of new methods among 4:5nerging nations, wr4l�.n be among the topics discussed. "It is a situation," Bishop Ragg said, "that must involve • the co-operation of the whole world.' As a leading agricultural country; Canada must give a strong lead in this ` whole matter." The Bishop will be one of five Canadians • representing non -Government organizations at the conference. ." Top speakers educate beef. cow -calf men An "Ontario Cow -Calf Con- ference" will he held at the Skyline Hotel, Rexdale, on ' Decembe-r 17 and 18; This is an' oliportunity for beef cow -calf farmers to hear top speakers from Ontario and Alberta. Producers par- ticipating will be Doug Maus,., LesAtkins, George Leslie, Fred Cohoe,' Ross Proctor and - others. They will discuss their own production systems. Dr. D.N. " Mowat; Dr,J. Winch, Dr: J.W. Wilton of the University of Guelph, and Dr. Roy Berg of the University of Alberta will cover topics such as "PasturesP„, "Bul'l' Selec- tion”, '-'Cross Breeding and Cow Size". Dr. Jack Cote and Dr. R.A. Curtis of the Ontario Veterinary College and others will include information a on management, health and diseases. The Royal Banks George Arnold will suggest how to finance the cow operation. The -'Decernber,17th highlight - is the Honourable E. Whelan, Minister Af -'Agriculture.. Canada, as banquet speaker. - If • you want questions, .an swered on feeding, economics, breeding, health ' and management, register early for, • the December 17-18 Cow -Calf Confer'e'nce .John P. Sullivan of Wildfiel"d and formerly of Kingsbridge was struck and killed by a car in front of his hpme last Thur- sday evening, October 31. Sin- cere sympathy is extended to his wife, the former Elizabeth O'Neill and to his family. Several from this area attended the wake and the funeral which was held in Wildfield on Mon- day -morning at 11 o'clock. Judge Carter of Goderich was the special guest of the Kingsbridge Youth Club . on Sunday evening,.. October 27. Judge Carter showed slides and gave commentary on his trip to the Holy Land. He was thanked by Miss Margaret Frayne, President of the Kingsbridge Youth Club and was presented with a gift. Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2; 3, and 4 pupils of St. Joseph's school at Kingsbridge held a Hallowe'en Party at the school on Wednesday,• October 30. Prizes were given for -the best costumes. The. 1st Kingsbridge Girl Guide Company and Brownies held' a Hallowe'en party in the church basement on Saturday afternoon, November 2. - St. Columban Soccer teams were bused 'Co St. Joseph's school at Kingsbridge on Thur- sday, October 31 where games of Soccer were played. Congratulations to the Junior and Senior Girls teams of Kingsbridge, and to the Junior and Senior Boys teams of St. Columbans who • were the ,champions. • The Senior Girls Champion- ship Soccer game between Robertson Memorial school at Goderich arid St. Joseph's school, at Kingsbridge was played in .Goderich on Friday, November 1. Congratulations to the girls of Robertson .Memorial School who defeated the Kingsbridge girls with the score Robertson 1, Kingsbridge 0. - Pupils of Grades- 6, 7, and 8 of St. Joseph's' school at Kingsbridge were bused to Goderich an Friday, November, 1 to visit the Mobile Museum which was at St. Mary's school, Earl Drennan, who has been a patient in the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital for the past 10 days following an operation, was released to. his . home here on Friday, November 1. • Terry Austin, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred Austin; was 'ad- mitted to the" Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich with a broken shoulder injured, during an exhibition football game against the Goderich District 'Coltegiate Institute junior boys team and Exeter on Tuesday, ca Mrs ite Clurtueg 529-7199 October 29 'ferry was released from the hospital two days later with his arm in a cast. Peter Vogt, yon of Mr. and: Mrs: Peter Vogt had his hand - broken playing in the same game... Exeter won this game wjth the score Exeter 16, Goderich 8. Henry Drennan was admit- ted to the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Mon- dgy, October .28 with pneumonia. He was released to his home here the following Sun�lay. Ftai•mond Finnegan of Ash- field Township left on Thum day, October 31 to spend the winter months in St. Peter- sburg, Florida. Tony Miltenburg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reis Miltenburg com- menced his final eight week auto mechanical course at the Fanshawe College ins -London on Monday, October 28. He spent the weekend at his home here, Reverend Father .Ed Den - finger, R. 'and Reverend Father Clarence. Hauser, C.R, of Kitchener, left on Monday, November 4 -'far a three week ,_ vacation in Florida. We would like to welcome Reverend Father F: Sullivan who will be in charge of the Parish during Father Ed's absence. Brother Carl Voll, C.R. has returned after spending -two and a half weeks vacation with his relatives in the Kitchener ..and St..Cl.ernent'.s.,.areas.... Mr. and Mrs. John Kinney and daughter Susan of Detroit, Michigan spent the• weekend with Mrs. Bernardine Kinney. Pete Murray and son Jack of Royal Oak and Birmingham, Michigan, spent froth Thursday until Sunday at their summer home here. Mrs. William Robinson and son Mark returned to their home iri St. Catharines on Sun- day, November 3 after spending three weeks •at the home of her parents, .Mr. and Mrs. Earl Drennan. Mr. and Mrs. John Howard are spending several days with the Sullivan family in •Wild - field 'and attended the wake and funeral services for John P. Sullivan. 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The draw was made on October 31814 SPROULE SHOES 31 Kingston St. 524-8505 and Mr. and Mrs. William Kinahan attended the wake for Mr. Sullivan on Sunday after= noon?' Mrs. Con Hogan visited with her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Hogan, Todd and Chad in Glencoe for a few days this past week. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Courtney and family were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ri>'ss, Gerard, Joan, Pamela and David of Kitchener, Miss Fay Hogan of Owen Sound visited last weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.. ConHogan. Miss Denise Dalton of Guelph spent—the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.. Mark Dalton. `Miss Jane Pengilley, Home Economist of Clinton., Reverend Father Ed. Den tinger, the Catholic Women's League Executive and leaders,' Mrs. Tom Hogan and Mrs. An - tone VanOsch were guests of the Kingsbridge 4-H Merrymakers at their' eighth meeting and banquet held in the parish hall on 'Sunday af- ternoon, November 3. Following the delicious banquet the girls put .on a musical program and - perfor- med skits. Miss Mary Luanne Clare gave a recitation. - Achievement .Day, mill be held at Brookside School on Saturday, November 23: NEW INTOWN? LET US PUT OR THE MAT FOR YOU! WI40 . the Nos! tpmous Basket inlhe Woild ° ,482-9623 Phone �� • DANCE CHSS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14, )974 9 - 1.2 p.m. Dance to COPPER PENNY.. Admiselon $1.75 with• student card $2.00 without 0 45,46 that we've just . ' at• opened our new body shop, under the direction of 'Bill Govier. Bill . will be doing highe,st quality body work at reasonable, prices Also— We now carry a complete line of Firestone tires. We now have all our Town and Country snow tires in stock. See „what's new, a 239 Huron 'f#d., Goderich 524-2571 ... and we're still the undercoating experts in Goderich! . CHATAINNOYEt'! CENDRB MEDIUMOSH BROWN More than 250,000 hairdressers the world over believe jn what L'Oreal Hair Colouring can do for you. 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