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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-04-22, Page 6PAGE 6 —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL, 22, 198I UCW unit holds successful: white elephant auction The Irish Unit of the UCW of Benmiller United Church held a very successftil white elephant auction and bake sale with tea served at the Beruniller United Church on Wednesday, April 8. There was a splendid crowd with people from Victoria United Church in Goderich and Holmesville United Church and other friends attending. The -_ auction started _. around 1 pan. and during the auction, lunch was served. Several members of the Irish Unit took their turn at auctioneering while others helped in different ways - such as serving tea, atten- 4ding to the bake sale and working with the auction. The afternoon receipts were encouraging and will help considerably withthe group's projects. The Irish Unit also had a boothat the auction sale for the estate of Ken Morris on Saturday. Recreation committee Colborne Township Recreation Committee met in Colborne Township Hall Wednesday, April 15 at 8 p.m. President . Leonard Fisher opened the meeting -and secretary, Mrs. Helen Riehl read the minutes of last meeting. The first item of business involved the plans for soft- ball- this season. It was decided to have registration for softball and T -ball for boys and girls of all ages on Saturday, May 9 in Colborne Township Hall from 10 a.m. Colborne corner Gertrude Kaitting., correspondent 524-2076 to noon. Those in charge mentioned the fact that it is very important for children to register on May 9 so teams can be arranged and children who are interested in playing these games will be sure to be included in the teams when they are drawn up. It also giVes the coaches a chance to get in touch with their teams well in advance to .when they start playing. It is hoped that soccer will be played again this year. • Euchre card parties have proved satisfadtory and have been enjoyed by all who have participated. Swimming plans and class arrangements will be an- nounced later. The Recreation Commit- tee will hold its next meeting on Wednesday,.June2. Card Party The euchre card party sponsored by Colborne Township Recreation Com- mittee on Thursday, April 9 had a splendid attendance with 11 tables of cards in pro- gress during the evening: Those receiving prizes for Blyth hall... •from page 5 Pestival productions, sand as much as they can afford to give. Even $10 from .you mild help out. Tax deduc- table receipts will be issued for alldonatioris over $5. Make your cheque payable to Blyth Memorial Hall Building Fund, Box 291, Blyth, Ontario, NOM 1H0. Thanks for your considera- tion. Mildred McAdam, President, Wants family history info Dear Editor, I am compiling a family history of my relatives who settled in your town. I would like to contact descendants, relatives or other persons who have any information about my great-grandfather and his family: He was . Daniel Wilson. Born in Scotland about 1821. Married Mary Totichburn or Marion Tichborn. They farmed in Goderich Township. Their children Blyth Summer Festival: farm and have moved to Clinton. While their many friends in Colborne will mins them they trust they will en- joy their new residence. . Mr. and- Mrs Stan .M McGratten, formerly of Col,' borne, were in the district last week visiting friends and attending functions. William Taman returned home to convalesce after be- ing a patient in Alexandra Marine and Genral Hospital, Goderich for several weeks. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Arthur Clark of Meneset has returned home after be- ing in the Goderich Hospital for several days. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Beatrice Geiger of Zurich visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kaitting this week. cards were: ladies, Mrs. Ila Pollock and Mrs. Myrtle Fowler and gents, Cliff Hackectt and John Moss. These card parties have been very well attended dur- ing the winter months and the next party will be Thursday; Apri123 at 8 p.m. in Colborne Townshiptiall. As spring is fast ap- proaching, it brings with it the extra work for people -on the Iand and it may soon be necessary to cancel the card parties until late fall, so plan to attend while they.last. W.I. Tiger Dunlop Women's In- stitute annual meeting will be this Thursday, April 23, commencing with a pot luck luncheon at 1 p.m. Reports of secretaries will be given and officers for , the 1981-82 season will be installed. A special invitation is extend- ed- to those attending the crewel embroidery course. Come for the luncheon and bring your crewel Work., Social News Mrs. Worthy Fowler spent the weekend _ of April I1 visiting her aunt, Mrs. Albert Shackleton in Toronto and her son, Don Fowler and his family in Glen Williams. Mrs. Fowler's daughter, Mrs: Ly1e"O°rown and" Mr. Brown of Goderichjoined her on Sunday ani they returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Lowey of Colborne.. have sold_ their were: John, William, James, Peter and Alex. Daniel died in Goderich about 1890. If you would print this re- quest for information in your newspaper, it will' be ap- preciated. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Mrs. Michael (Lyla ) M. Ragar 3347.,Hazel Street, Pollock Pines, California 95726 Plan contest "What my library means to me" is the theme of the Huron County Public Library drawing contest sponsored at the Goderich Branch Library. The contest is open to children aged 6 to 12. There are two age groups, 6 to 9 and 10 to 12. Prizes will be awarded in both age groups. The contest is now in full swing and all entries must be at the Goderich Branch Library by closing time Saturday, May 9. The draw- ing must appear on an 81/2 inch by 11 inch piece of paper available at the local library. The winning drawings will be displayed at the Suncoast Mall during National Book Festival, May 11 to 17. Good luck to all participants! School news Students are back to school after the Easter holidays_; Next Tuesday, April 28 will be Professional Activity Day. Colborne Central students are working on their Spring R Cross BL00bDONOR CLINIC G.D.C.I. AUDITORIUM TUES., APRIL 28th FROM 2 P.M. TILL 5 P.M. 6:30 P.M. TILL 8:30 P.M. This Public Minded Message Published by... CONKLIN LUMBER HOMELIT • n JJJ/JJ J�� Jji'`✓i%J✓ J�,.. �(!M .✓.n.✓J1.JJ..v!JJ6.:».: {:'��Jf/. ✓/..!��/✓•.'.::J J,� :a,+.•' /<:�.i .....: J. "'Ts 11 i'1N • i ..', ai allIsv eat v 4vr a s in E • Concert which will be held Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7. On Wednesday, May 6, Grades 1 and 2 will present "Spring Fantasy" and Grades 6, 7 and 8 will present the play "Virtue and Justice Triumph . Again" and ' on Thursday, May 7, Grades 4 and 5 will present "A Measure of Pleasure" and Grades 6, 7 and 8 will present the play "Virtue and Justice Triumph Again". Plan to at- tend. They should be two special evenings. Steve Millian of Colborne Central has excelled in the public speaking contest. On April 6 he won at Harriston and on April 25 he will be competing in the provincial semi-finals in Preston. GODERICH RESIDEN How many times in the past few years have you heard a visitor to our town say: "GODERICH IS SUCH ACLEAN AND ATTRACTIVE TOWN" or "I ALWAYS ENJOY VISITING GODERICH—IT'S A VERY PRETTY, PICTURESQUE PLACE! " DID YQU KNOW THAT OVER TEN THOUSAND TOURISTS REGISTERED AT THE TOURIST INFORMATION BOOTH LAST SUMMER ALONE? 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