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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-02-25, Page 15Public. *Pons canaria has tendered the work on the north pier and the construction is expected to be completed by April. Arnott Construction Company will repair the pier walla (photo by Cath Wooden) ' Britne1iedselected. d • • from page 1' director of field research and testing of Champion Machinery of Goderich three years ago. "We're not friends, but we're not enemies. I hope it's going to be a fair fight." The candidate said the retirement of party heavyweights like Harry Parrott and James Auld is not disturbing."I think people are looking for a fresh • approach," he added Mr. Britnell, although he has no previous ex- perience in elected office, explained "he knoWs his ' way around 'Queen's Park", having dealt with ministers and • ministry, officials while . county •••. engineer. He and his wife Mary Beth have four children, all of whom are either married or away attending school. That, he explained prior to the meeting, was another factor in his decision to seek the nomination: In introducing the nominee, Mr. Donnelly described the candidate as a family man who .had distinguishedhimself in various careers. Outgoing riding association president, Bruce Shaw, mayor of .Exeter, exhorted party members to make the election a good fight, and "with a good effort we'll have a good campaign and might juste eke out a victory". Elston to carry Liberal banner Huron -Bruce Liberals met in Lucknow, February 17 to choose a successor to Murray Gaunt and nominated Wingham lawyer,. Murray "Elston to carry their banner in the March 19 provincial election: • • Contenders for the nomination included Renus Bailey, a Wingham businessman; Tony Johnstone, manager of the Lucknow Sentinel; David Zyluk, prin- cipal of St. Joseph's 'i Community School, Kingsbridge; John Jewitt, a Hallett Township farmer and Bruce MacDonald, a Wingham insurance agent. Renus Bailey was defeated on -the first ballot when 1,132 cast votes. Tony Johnstone lost on the second ballot and Dave Zyluk was defeated on the third. John Jewitt withdrew after the third ballot and Elston was declared winner over tsruce MacDonald on the fourth ballot. Elston is a director of the Wingham Business Association and treasurer of the Huron -Bruce Federal Liberal Association. In his nomination' speech, Elston said he wants an orderly growth's and development of the riding, in, dicating he would work to ensure the riding's pro- sperity. >He said he' knows and understands the pro- blems facing farmers in the riding and wants to help alleviate those problems. . Elston told the 1,500 people who crammed into Lucknow District Community Centre for the meeting, he wants to be the individual to serve the people of Huron -Bruce of Queen's Park. WMS studies Indian religions Knox Church ,WMS After- noon Auxiliary's February meeting was held in the church parlour Tuesday, February 17 at 2:30 p.m. President, Mrs. Gordon Henderson, opened the meeting, welcoming all pre- sent who then joined in sing- ing the hymn, "What a Friend we Have in Jesus" with Mrs. Ron McCallum at the piano, followed by prayer. A minute of silent prayer was observed by all as a memoriam to several of -the members who, have passed away. Several items of business were attended to and it was decided to have a Missionary Town& Country REAL ESTATE Sunday later in the year. Mrs. C. Edward gave a •report of the Presbyterial annual meeting in January. Arrangements were made for the group's part in the World Day of Prayer Service to be hems at Aurih Street United Church, Friday, March 6. The rievotions, based on the' 13th Chapter of Corin- thians were given special meaning by Mrs. A. Enright with prayer being offered by Mrs. Catherine Wilson. The topic for the Meeting was taken from the study book, "Flame of the Forest" on India and Nepal. The chapters on comparative religions in India weredealt with. Mrs. C. Edward spoke on the Hindu religion. Vise i� �`\, LUe'll cover it aLL..for you. 111111.11% 524.8100°. 524-9131 W.J. HUGHES REALTY LIMITED REALTY WORLD. ta BE YOUR 38 EAST ST., GODERICH, NTARIO N7A 1N3 REALTY WORLD. OWN BOSS Thriving small restaurant, 38 seat capacity, located on the Square, Owner anxious to sell for health reasons. Call Ebb Ross Res. 524-8786. W-76 REALTY woRln COUNTRY LIVING Five acres, 11/2 storey 4 bedroom frame home, 36' x 45' steel barn set up for cage layers, property located lust minutes from Goderich. 0-4 E!? NEW LISTING 11/2 storey, cosy 4 bedroom, new roof. large lot. Asking '27,500. Call Norma Taylor Res. 524-8480. G281 - CCCC);))) SPLIT LEVEL REALTY WORLD. Three bedroom home, finished roc roan, large lot. Take advantage of 'the '44,000.00 first mortgage at 101/2%. 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AGRI VISION Don McCauloy . 524-4236 Ken Thompson 524-7514 Jim Thompson 524-8179 Hugo Vermeesch Harold Erb Nevin Gingerich Frank Gabler 524-6244 565-2828 609-5727 348-8209 e 0 GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25,1981 --PAGE 15 ,. e* ' History is thern of W.I. meeting History was the theme at the February meeting of the Auburn Women's Institute when it met last week in the Auburn Community Memorial Hall. Ross Robinson showed the film, 'The Defenders, of Up- per Canada', displaying the pioneer work of the military services years ago at Fort - York. tie curator of the Auburn Tweedsmuir History book in- troduced the film. Mrs. Hag- gitt , thanked Mr. Robinson for operating the projector and read last year's Auburn history to be put in the book. The president,- Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock, was in charge of the meeting which opened with the Ode, the Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada. Mrs. Catherine Jackson was pianist. After the opening, Mr. Bradnock welcomed all and read a poem, 'Time'. The . minutes of. the January meeting were ap- proved as read by the secretary, Mrs. Robert. Peck. She also gave the financial statement. She thanked the ladies who had assisted in serving the Lions Club dinner and reported that Auburn 1, 4-H club had completed its third meeting. A letter was read from Mrs. Helen Jagger of England telling about her In- stitute there. She visited the Auburn and Tiger Dunlop last _September when "she was visiting with her cousins, Mrs. Tom Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips. A thank you letter was read from the Lloyd • Pen - found family and also a let- ter was read from Mrs. Janet Heipleh, provincial president. Mrs. Lillian Letherland gave' the card report and read the thank you notes she had received. Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer reported on the crewel em- broidery course. The nominating coriunit- tee composed of the direc- tors - Mrs. Leonard Archam- bault, Mrs. Frank Raithby and Mrs. Lillian Letherland. were asked to bring in the slate of officers at the next meeting. Mrs. Kenneth McDougall was named delegate to go to Officers' Conference. An in- vitation to go to Londesboro on March 11 at 8 p.m. was ac- cepted. A solo, 'One Day at a Time', was sang by Mrs. Gordon Chamney. She was accompanied by . Mrs. Ken- neth McDougall. Mrs. Catherine Jackson played a piano instrument of old time tunes. An in- teresting reading entitled 'Those Valuable Coupons', was given by Mrs. Oliver Anderson. Mrs. Bill Robertson show- ed the albums which she had put pictures in. The Tweedsmuir Book commit- tee will go ahead and get the pictures of the 125th anniver- sary of Auburn recorded. Mrs. Frank Raithby reported on coupons and showed a aluminum cooking dish she had received. Mrs. Robert Peck had one of the A Auburn news Eleanor Bradt ock. correspondept ri26-7545 Serving wagons, -frays- and euchre party held in the bowls on display and spoke Community Memorial .Hall about them. last week were: novelty, The roll call was answered Mrs. Jim Glousher; high by each telling 'Changes in lady, Keith Lapp (Playing as our District in the Past Cen- a lady)'; low lady, Mrs. Elva tm'y' .Straughan; high man, Jim Lunch was served by Mrs. Bennett and low man, Ray Beth Lansing, Mrs. Oliver Hanna. There * re 1e tables Anderson and Mrs. Robert in play. Everyone is Turner. Those winning welcome. prizes were: nearest wed- Mrs. Dorothy Grange dinig anniversary - Mrs. A visited last week in London nold Craig; one who.hadd with Dr. and Mrs Rod Singh made a birthday lately - and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Bill Robertson; and one Tom Morris and•family and who was going to make one Miss Jennifer Grange. on the weekend - Mrs. -y from Auburn attend- Lawrence Plaetzer• edthe opal ho=use for Mrs, W.M.S. The Auburn Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson for the February meeting. The president,- Mrs. -Sanderson, gave the call to worship with a poem, "Love is. Like a Beautiful Flower', followed by reading the hymn, 'How Anne McNichol held by her family last Saturday to observe her 80th birthday: Congratulations. Mrs. Bonnie Armour and Julie of Waterloo visited last weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Toin Jardin and grandmother, Mrs. Elva Straughan.. Confirmation Sweet-theAAeme_ cif. Jesus --• mirrriation and the Holy Sounds.' Eucharist was held last The president welcomed' Wednesday when the all and the devotional period Reverend Morris Robinson, was taken by Mrs. Eleanor Bishop •of the- Diocese of Bradnock. The scripture Huron visited St. Mark's lesson Genesis 29; verses 1- Anglican Church, Auburn 20 was read alternately. The - and confirmed five young meditation on this passage was the story of Rachel - the woman who married the right man, Jacob. This was `closed by prayer. The roll call was answered with a Bi- ble verse containing the word 'Love.' The hymn, Jesus Lover of my Soul, was read in unison. The minutes were ac- cepted as read by the secretary, Mrs. Lillian Letherland. It was announced that the Day of Prayer Service would be held in St. Mark's Anglican Church on March 6 at 2 p.m: Other business items were discussed. The study, taken from the book, 'The Flame of the Forest' written by Dr. Margaret Kennedy about In- dia, was given by Mrs. Frances Clark. She told about the ' chapter, The Church is Rolling in India Today, which was very infor- mative and interesting. The financial statement was given by the treasurer, Mrs. Frances Clark. After the hymn 'Tis Winter, the Fallen Snow' was read and the closing prayer was given by Mr -s. Sanderson. Lunch was serv- ed by Mrs. Sanderson. Social News Winners at the weekly people. The Rev. William Craven, rector of St. Mark's was in charge of the service and Mrs. Murray Nesbit was the organist. Preceding the bishop, car- rying the cross, was, Victor Stackhouse and the lay readers James Towe and Derrick Cartwright. „ Also taking part in the ser- vice was the Reverend Dan Sargent of Blyth -Brussels parishes. Those being confirmed were Angela Marie Schneider, Amanda Glenyce. Snell, Joanne Marie Slater, Dennis James Schneider and Frank Ephraim Snell. Bishop Robinson presented a cross to Derrick Cartwright for 'being a lay reader and announced that the Synod would be presen- ting James Towe with a similar cross for his work as lay reader over the . past years. Following the service and communion, a reception was held in the Auburn Com- munity Memorial Hall where lunch was served. Lions Club The Auburn and District Lions Club held their meeting last week in Knox United Church Sunday School room with one of the UNDER '..'NEW MANAGEMENT We are pleased to announce GODERICH FROSTED FOODS Is under the new management of JACK WENZEL Jack and butcher, Sandy Brown, will do their utmost to maintain the high quality of standards that you have come to expect from Goderich Frosted Foods. °See us far reasonable prices on (Cut, Wrapped and Frozen) CUSTOM KILLING & BUTCHERING °Now taking orders for HOPPER FED TENDER LEAN BEEF Fresh Quality Mats and Frozen Foods GODERICH FROSTED FOODS GODtEICH 65 HAMILTON ST, PHONE 524-9672 JUST Of THE PARKING LOT pHIND MICA EAS OPtN DAILY NEW HOURS: Mon. thru Sat. 9 om-6 pm/frl. tog pm FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE PHONE: JACK...529.7813 or SANDY...529-7542 units of the UCW catering to the dinner. Sixteen members were present. Lion presiden Steve Campbell was in charge. The minutes were ac- cepted as read by the secretary, Lion Bob Worsen on motion of Lion Do Haines and Lion Marin Bakker. The financial state- ment was . given by Lion Doug Chamney and ac- cepted on Motion of Lion Walter Marcid and seconded by Lion Bill Sproul. The correspondence was read by president Lion Steve Campbell. Upcoming '.pro - jests were discussed in- cluding the canvass of Auburn for the Heart roan -.dation and the Maple Syrup Festival planned for April 4. This will include a pancake breakfast, craft displays, bake sale, log sawing con- test,' tours of .a �iiap-le "syrup and sugar bush and a dance. microwave ovens froth the Food for Friends club would s t be on dsat the 'Farm Show in London: The members were reminded to bring in all their Mrs and Schneider labels to the next meeting. Don After the business, the members read and discuss- ed the topics of pinning pat- terns to the fabric, cutting them out, etc. They also discussed stay -stitching, sewing . darts, gathering, sewing seams and finishing as well as pressing. They did a \Oluiz called "Of Pressing Concern". Samjples were displayed to show all these. details. The meeting was closed with the 4-H motto. Tha next meeting will be ,held on February 25 at the home of Linda and Debbie Cunn- • inghain. r • The50-50 draw will be held Bridge at the neat meeting on March 4. • Snowmobile Club Over 40 rnernbers and • their families of the Auburn Snowmobile_Clubmet.on. Fri-. . ' day; February • 13 at the Blyth Conservation Club., The evening was spent play- ing cards. with games also set -up for the children. Several also took rides on their snowmobiles. A good timewas enjoyed by all and a hot dinner was served. - ' The, lunch and program committee were Mrs. Keith Rodger, Mrs, Bruce Vincent,, Mrs. Bill Robertson; Mrs. Frank Van Dongen, Mrs. Bill Andrews, Mrs. Gordon Powell, Mrs. Terry Ruston and Mrs. William Enipey. 441 News The third meeting of Auburn 2, 4-H club, 'The Super Stitches', was held on February 18. It opened with the 4-H, creed. The minutes were read and approved. The leaders, Debbie and Linda Cunningham, said that the skit for Achieve- ment. Day would be called "The Case of the Uneven Hem". They also announced that the club's exhibit on Club scores There-were-seventiables rfl_ :.:. play at Goderich Bridge Club Tuesday night. Mary Donnelly and Eleanor Erskine took top spot on the North South side with 86 points. Louise Hetherington and Mary Laps ine- -placed-second-with--- _ __:_ 78%, and in third with .671 points was the team of Marg Hall and VieAleiicander.' 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