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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1975-11-20, Page 9Ea. Couple wed in ceremony in Toronto A lovely fall wedding took place on 17ctober 18 at 6 p.m. at Runnymede United Church, Toronto, when Judith Ann Bradley and Daniel William MacDonald ex- changed vows and rings. ping lists. Tis the season to be The bride, given in , jolly? . marriage by her father was • Last week, 'Women's Day charming in ,a long gown qi Out regulars -got some helpful white peau de soie. Her long hints on buying toys from veil was encrusted with seed Barbara Robinson who is the pearls. She carried an Vice -President of the WOMAN'S Da RA II come one came all! Auctions risky GfJDERICH SIGNAL-STAR,?H11 Sl AY,NOVEMBER?0,1,971x--*PA0 +` (continued from page 2A) did on the first wagon. Such is the risk of an auction sale. Wondering how he fared out for ,the day, the farmer heads back to the house with the auctioneer to balance the books after the final sale. Worried that he has' lost Money the farmer adds up the selling .figures across his list of items, to see if the total is anything near the figure he had estimated to call his sale successful. "The bidding on that small, tractor was incredible," the auctioneer may mutter. "I was wondering if anyone had any money until we sold the sprayer. The guy that bought that must have really wanted it no matter what it cost him." The end result is that while some items sold for far less than they were worth others excelled their value. The auctioneer has some concern about the prices since his percentage of the sale price may be down along with the sale price The farmer may lean back in his chair after the books are balanced and say, "$48,000, Ldidn't do too bad". Meanwhile in another house somewhere the man who has bought the new farm is leaning back', in his chair saying, "$48,000 1 spent today for equipment for the new farm, I didn't do too bad." NN CANCtR SGc With Christmas just around the corner, folks are all starting to plan their shop - arrangement of white shasta daisies. The bride's, sister Lynn Glazsher was matron of honour. She wore a long gown of jade green crepe and carried yellow shasta daisies. The groom's sisters Carolyn MacDonald and Brenda MacDonald were bridesmaids and also wore jade green crepe and carried yellow shasta daisies, The bride's cousins, Kevin Kerr and his sister Heather, acted as ringbearer and flowergirl respectively. The wedding reception was held at the Conray . -lotel in Toronto. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. - Bartlett Bradley and gran- ddaughter of Mrs. Edith Craig.' Development for the Con- sumer Affairs (Ontario). The manufacturers have said that parents are buying fewer toys now and are looking closer for quality and to make sure they are getting their money's worth. Other years stores had 90 percent of their toy orders in by Hallowe'en'but this year it was, down to 75 percent. The trend this year seems to point towards hobby kits, crafts and games. . One of the new dolls is called Baby Alive. She drinks, eats and then messes in her diaper. After raising kids, do mothers really need that around? Evil Knievel is hot. Boys who broke theirs last year are asking for them again. Then there is the Six Million Dollar Man -With a bionic eye. Couplewet - Now the kids can look through the hole in the back of a doll's head. , • Bar11e has a new stadium In Goderich which includes a house for Barbie to use . for jumping A small but pretty wedding , hurdles. If you look at the took place on October 24 at small print on the box, it the Free Methodist Church, states that dolls 111/2 inches Park Street, Goderich, when high wonq sit on the horse. Shirley Elaine Taylor, third Guesshow high Barbie is! daughter of Mrs.''Robert A. Playing is work for Gilchrist, 261 South Street, children. It is their method of Goderich, and Raymond learning and developing their Harold Taylor, • Orillia, imaginations. Toys are his became the -bride of William tools and ones that are well John Buchanan, son of Mr. conceive*'bring out the play and Mrs. Fred Buchanan, in a child. Kinburn. Blocks can be anything The Rev. Ross Nicholls from houses to bridges but a officiated at the double -ring wind up toy, well, that's all it ceremony. The bride was. is. The play value of a toy is given in marriage by William restricted .if a child just sits McKoun of Orillia. and watches it move. ' For her wedding, the bride Children should be given chose a floor -length gown of toys suited to their ages and white flowered,chiffon nylon .needs. Those that are easily with a slight' train in' back =birokefl can be ; very Her wedding veil was held in frustrating_ and possibly place, by a pearl band. She hazardous." It was reported wore white gloves and that 700,000 injuries a year carried a bouquet of roses have been caused by toys, and mums on a white Bible. swings and slides. M:%ss- Telda Dyke of Walton Watchfor toys with sharp was maid of honor. The edges, inflammable groin was attended by Larry materials;pointed screws and nails. The Hazardous Products Act was' brought into effect in order to screen toys. 'However, some do slip , by so parents should check toys carefully. When buying toys for older children remember the little ones in the family may get hold of them too. They can't read labels and tend to put things in their mouths. Cap pistols, darts and air rifles, .are very dangerous unless their use is well supervised .by an adult. Toy manufacturers .,came out with crawl through tunnels for children to use. Through , the Hazardous Products Act they were found to be highly flammable,. In March of 1971 the Con- sumers Report listed 39 toys considered to be very dangerous. Consumers are more fortunate in Canada WELCOME than in the U.S. as toys here Platson. A reception was held at the home of the brides 'mother: The couple honeymooneu at Orillia and in ,Northern Ontario. On their return, they took , up, residence in Vanastra. Heavy cigarette smokers lose up to ten years of life. The Canadian Cancer Society urges smokers to quit the habit. . SERVICE would like to call you with , "housewarming gifts" and in, formation about your new location. The Hostess will be glad 10 arrange your subscrip- tion to the Signal -Star Call her at 524-2057 ,. *********** must pass stricter .'regulations before being niarketed. -It is still up to parents to choose them carefully though. Many of the toys now are , age grouped on the packages but this is a' general guide only. Toys should be actively creative, withstand all rises t. God,erich Township Recreation Council are depending on you for • VOLUNTEERS FOR LEADERSHIP For the follovyiitlg Winter Sports: �. VOLLEYBALL FLOOR HOCKEY CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING ICE HOCKEY HIKING «' ...or any other sport Registration will follow pending • leadership response THOSE INTERESTED, PLEASE PHONE BEFORE NOV. 24: • JOHN WESTBROOK S24-8036 HAZEL..McCREATH 524.7436 HUH LOBS 482-3122 MARION pOWil'LL 482-3265 and their life justify the cost. Make sure they relate to the child's interest and are geared to their abilities. DO the parts all fit snugly? The Canadian Toy Testing Council tests over 200 toys to. see how they will work and stand up. The testing starts in February when the" manufacturers put on -0 display of their toys for buyers in Toronto. There is an average turn over of 50 percent of new toys each year. The Canadian Toy Testing Council places new toys in private homes, day care centres, nursery schools, elementary schools and boys clubs for use -testing fora period of at least , six weeks. The results of these tests are made available to the toy manufacturer in the form- ' of a detailed con- structive, , confidential report. The Consumers Association of Canada is the national voice of Consumers in Canada and through their size are able to make recom- mendations for. solutions to_ problems found by the con- sumers. They aid not only the consumer but the govern- ment, industry and agriculture. . Anyone can join the C.A.C. The more members there, the stronger their voice will be. Each toy given to.your child carries your endorsement. A child dramatizes the culture in which you steer him and often the best loved toys are fun,, simple and of .good quality. ' Thanks to Barbara Robinson the ladies have an idea of what to watch for when they,select the toys for Christmas. Next'speaLllser will be Mr. M. Egener, lawyer, talking on Women's Rights in Law. November 26 it is Gab and Games Morning so bring your favourite game for a fun morning. See you all Wed- nesday at MacKay Hall. A. WE'VE GOT BOATLOADS OF BRIGHT IDEAS FOR C*STMAS Leisure Wear by • HYDE PARK `"' • CHAMPLAIN BSE/breast self- examination ONLY YGU CAN LIVEGTHE GIF'1 OF LIFE! A Beta Thetaskit portrays Chapter aims, blects Beta Theta Chapter, Beta.. Sigma Phi, rushed prospective new members during October at .a Hallowe'en social held at Alison Paolin's horne. . An insight ,into sorority activities was presented via a skit whereby the crystal ball was consulted and spirits of various committees were called forth by the seer of, Beta Theta — as played by Joanne Bowen. During the latter ..part of October a Model Meeting was conducted at Pat Wheeler's. Members of the executive gave detailed explanations of all aspects of being a sorority member. Discussion followed on meetings traditions, cultural and social affairs. The evening's program on Our Canadian Heritage featured Mr: . Paul Carroll, who • presented', a most in- teresting history of, the. Huron County Gaol, now a Federal Historical Site. Mr. Carroll's presentation • was illustrated with a. series of slide photographs. ' ' Beta Theta met November 4th at Dorrie Chisholm's. During the business meeting plans were .finalized for . the November 25th plant party being held at Robertson „school, the mixed Christmas social and the float entry in the Christmas parade. Dorrie, Joan Cavanaugh and Chris Gautreau presented a well researched program on women's changing role in Canadian society and the law as per- taining to 'women's rights. They ran a film depicting Canadian life. ' ''The ` Pledge Ritual Ceremony will be held Tuesday, November 18th . at Nancy MacLennan's. Beta Theta proudly welcomes its new pledges, Lynda Rotteau, Joan Smith, Vianne Trezise, Judy Woodall, Joy McKee and Nancy Adams. • PARIS qr • ADONIS • RIVIERA Complimentary Shirts • ARROW • APPLE BEE • HICKOK • BEAVER COLUMBIA • SQUIRE :.,. • TORREZ CLOTHES, FOR MEN ON THE SQUARE. PORT OF GODERICH For Your Shopping Convenience Store Hours MON. TU ES. 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