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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-07-29, Page 8PAGE 8 —GODERICH SIGNALSTAR, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29;1981 Hall filk1iL'for Auburn, Michigan friends' dinner an Over 125 Auburn Ontario residents turned out to the dinner -reception for visitors from our sister city, Auburn, Michigan last Friday even- ing in the Auburn Communi- ty Memorial Hall to greet them on their third visit to Canada. The guests were welcomed by Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock and the village clerk, Mrs. Ross Dobie. The pot -luck dinner was set up by the of the slo- pitch team which hadvisited Auburn, Michigan twoweeks earlier with other ladies who had also gone over to our sister city. O Canada and. the Star Spangled Banner were sung, led by Rick Hawley and ac- . companied by Mrs. Kenneth McDougall on the piano, Mr. Hawley pronounced the grace. Following the dinner, a short program with Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock as chair- man, took place to welcome the Auburn, Michigan residents. Greetings from the Village of Auburn were brought by Trustee Gordon Powell in the absence of the chairman, Warner Andrews. Greetings from the Township of West Wawanosh. were brought by Councillor, Mrs. Cecil Cranston and greetings. from the Auburn and District Lions Club by president Walter Marchi. Mrs. Wilma Berlin of Auburn, Michigan thanked everyone for the reception and the good time provided for them during the visit. She presented ball caps for all the Auburn Men's Slo-Pitch team which had been sent from Auburn, Michigan. The highlight presentation was the 'gift of a Michigan flag from the City of Auburn, Michigan. by Gary Straley, thechairman of • the Chamber of Commerce to Gordon Powell. He thanked the Auburn, Ontario people. for hospitality and friendliness and on his se- cond visit here stated that the exchange visits had developed ' into lasting friendships. All of the • visitors were taken on tours of the places of interest in • Auburn.and the surrounding towns -of Blyth, Clinton, Goderich and Benmiller. All extended a hearty in- vitation for next year, the se- cond weekend in July of 1982 to come and join in Cornfest celebrations in Auburn, Michigan. Tournament The Auburn Ladies Soft- ball Tournament was a suc- Looking back Auburn. news Eleanor Bradnock. correspondent cessful event with large crowds attending all the games from Thursday even- ing to Sunday at 10 p.m. • Chairman Bill Sproul was in charge of arranging the games. The following teams took part: West Wawanosh vs. Benmiller on Thursday at 7 p.m. with the score .being -3- 13; 8:30 pan. Blyth beat Dungannon 14-1; Friday at 7 p.m. Goderich Elevators beat Clinton Sluggers 16-6; 8:30 p.m. Clinton Housewives beat Art's Land- scaping 11-7; Saturday mor- ning at 8:30 Auburn beat Lucknow Noisy Ladies 10-7; 10:30 a.m. the Sailorettes of Goderich beat Brussels 10-4; and at the 11:30 a.m. game Summerhill lost out to Goderich Superstars 647. Interest ran high as the different teams won and lost until Sunday evening when West Wawanosh won the B championship with Art's Landscaping of Goderich as the runners-up. The chairman, for this Lions Club event was Lion Bill Sproul and he presented West" Wawanosh with their trophy and glass mugs. The A Champion trophy, presented by the Craig fami- ly in memory of their late father W. J. Craig (Baseball Bill), was won by the Sailorettes of Goderich with a score 18-10 against the Clinton Housewives. Mrs. Betty Wilkin of \ Goderich made the presentation to the Sailorette team and their coach Clare Harman. Mugs. were presented also. The Clinton Housewives received the runner-up . trophy and glass mugs: All trophies and mugs were presented by Molson's except for the Craig trophy. Large crowds attended the dances and beer tent on the river flats both Friday and Saturday evenings. Several prizes were drawn for and the winners for the ladies' 7;595 softball team were David Glousher, Bruce Fisher and David Glousher. The Auburn and District Lions Club had as winners Jim Leddy of Goderich, picnic table; Don Knowland of Walton, um- brella lamp and David Glousher, a trip to a Blue Jays game. Children's Day The annual Children's Day was held by the Auburn Women's Institute when nearly 70 children, their mothers and W.I. members attended last Tuesday in the Auburn Community Memorial Hall. The president, Mrs. Ken- neth McDougall opened the meeting with the Ode, . the Maly Stewart Collect and 0 Canada. She welcomed the children, visitors and members. The program began 'With a trio, Lana, Leslie and Marty Lawrence singing How Much is That Doggie in the Win-' dow? accompanied by their mother, Mrs. Fred Lawrence. A trumpet solo was played • by Angela Schneider. Lori and Steven Million sang Mocking Bird Hill accompanied by their playing guitar and banjo and their mother Mrs. Barry Millian on the piano. Anita Gross played a piano solo and gave, a reading Going to the Dogs. Keith Hallam operated the projector and . showed the cartoons, Zebras, and It's So Nice to Have a Wolf Around the House. Mrs. Leonard Ar • - :cbambalnit':gave out bags of . popped ..corn to all the •children while they were. viewing the cartoons, - Amy Hawley sang a solo, Open Up Your Heart and Let the Sunshine In,` accom- panied by her mother, Mrs. Rick Hawley. She also sang 'One Little Duck with the Curl. Bryan Gross gave the :Picnic record on holiday 75 YEARS AGO Wednesday, civic holiday, won the record on picnics, for never in the history of Goderich were there so many outing parties on any one day. Many were held at Menesetung and Point Farm, along the Maitland were a great number and all around the town, par- ticularly the beach and the parks, picnic parties were seen from morning to sun- down. The management of the Hotel Goderich is en- deavouring to so extend and broaden its business that it may be able to keep open from May 1 until October 31 every year and to that end are endeavouring to interest the many societies throughout Ontario and border provinces in regard to holding their annual conventions inGoderich . Worsell's hardware, tin and stove store, with the extensive alterations and additions, is now one of the best in the county. The rumour that Goderich is to have a second up-to-date planing' mill seems to be well-founded. It is said it will likely be erected near the G.T.R., probably on the boiler works property. Jonathan Miller has purchased the Boggs' hotel at Carlow and is now in possession. The largest Sunday at- tendance in the history 'of Huron County •Pioneer Museum was recorded last Sunday when 350 persons inspected the exhibits. Curator J.H. Neil reports that total attendance for civic holiday weekend was over 600. The 6,000th visitor of the year registered Friday. 5 YEARS AGO The Goderich Arena Roof Building Fund is edging slowly towards its goal after a quick start and future activities hold promise of a realization of the target figure. Workmen are nearing the end of the first phase of the roof demolition. The Goderich Board of Police Commissioners has approved a new 10 per cent wage increase for till town's police force. The 1976 Kin Carnival ended Saturday evening and all indications are that the three day event was an unqualified success. The Goderich Signal -Star has been awarded third place for Best All -Round Newspaper among weeklies in Cananda by the Canadian Community Newspaper Association. .111414111111111414411 1F w 25 YEARS AGO Following a parade to Agricultural Park, the third annual four-day Goderich Trade Fair was officially opened by Mayor J.E. Huckins last night. Despite threatening weather, over 270 registered for the S.S. No. 7 Colborne Township school reunion on aatllyd'ny: ft is -eft -years Since. the school came into being. • • 41. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN THE Shamrock Lounge OF THE HURON HOTEL Dublin, Ont. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. "GOOD QUESTION" KITCHEN OPEN 8:00 A.M,-2:00 P.M. DAILY SMORGASBORD 17 noun -2 P.M. 5O ONLY Mon. -Set. EXOTIC DANCER 12:15-4:30 P.M. Ira 10/414 lir 414 11111/164 recitation, No More Monkeys Jumping on `the Bed.. Sharon and Elaine Brown of Blyth played a violin duet accompanied by their mother Mrs. John Brown. Beth Hawley played a.piano solo. Grace was sung and the hostesses, Mrs. Kenneth McDougall, Mrs. Leonard Archambault and Mrs: Gor- don Powell served dixie cup cookies and freshie to the children and adults.. - A short business meeting then took place. The minutes were accepted as read by the secretary, Mrs. Robert Peck. She also gave the financial statement. Correspondence was read and ,a donation of $25 was voted to be sent to Goderich and District Adult Rehabilitation Group Home. The »report of the bursary fund of Family and Children's 'Services was read. An invitation to attend Dungannon'‘ Women's In- stitute meeting at Nile United Church on August 6 at 8:30 p.m. was accepted: Mrs. Donald Haines spoke on the upcoming bus trip Oc- tober 7 to Douglas Point • Agri -Park and the Pine River cheese factory. If you wish to go, please contact Mrs. Haines or Mrs. Arnold Craig. As there will be no meeting in August, the next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Donald Haines on September 15 at 10 a.m. The W.I. will cater to the Lions Cliab dinner on September 2. Mrs. Donald Haines, Mrs. Eleanor Brad - mock, Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer and Mrs. Frank Raithby are on the commit- tee in charge. Mrs. Lillian Letherland, res »=tion card convener, gave her report and read the thank - you notes. Mrs. Frank Raithby reported on labels which she had received. The members voted to assist in the reception for Auburn, Michigan on the weekend of the ball tourna- ment. Reunion • Mrs. Marion Sproul had a Sproul family reunion last Weekend with guests, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Rintoul, Steven, Scott and Stewart of RR2 Lucknow, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Parsons and daughters Last weekend was Auburn's annual ladies softball tour- nament and visit from several Auburn, Michigan residents. President of the Auburn, Michigan Chamber of Commerce Gary Straley, right, presented the sister village with their town flag. At left is Auburn, Ontario village trustee Gordon Powell. ( Photo by Cath Wooden) Bluewater Blind Club enjoys dinner 111f �r alre fit afr The Bluewater Club's of the Canadian Council of the Blind enjoyed a very delicious dinner at the Blue Fountain Restaurant in Clin- ton on Tuesday evening July 21. Following the dinner; all the bfind members and their escorts adjourned to the . Clinton town hall .where a few genies of "game 15" were played. This game is an innovation Of bingo especial- ly suited to blind persons who are unable to read the regular braille script. A very good time was held by all. Members were pleased to hear a number of members participated in the art mart held on the Square in Goderich Thursday through Saturday of last week. A booth displaying the cap - tion; "Blind is another kind demonstrations to be held in of normal", attracted• a their schools and clubs. In - great deal of attention. This exhibit was the brain child of newly registered blind Susan Bell of Goderich. Along with the usual display of "aids" for the visually handicapped, Susan and her 5ers invited public participation by presenting an individual. with certain prepared glasses that temporarily gave that person an insight. into the varied problems fac- ed by the blind person. Mobility with the use of the white cane was also stress- ed. Quite • a » number of teachers and • leaders ' of organizations expressed the desire for such • terested persons should call Susan at 524-6923 Goderich. ATTENTION!! VICTORIA AND G FtEN TRUST VG CUSTOMERS due to the postal strike G.I.C. INTEREST CHEQUES may be obtained at our branch office at 100 Kingston Street. Goderich J NOTICE! SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE We are still tremendously overstocked. The weather is great and so are, the savings at IJNCLAIMEI) I FUILNITIJItI : L J JUST ARRIVED 1. NEW SHIPMENT OF TOP QUALITY Kitchen Suites from 2. SECTIONAL CHESTERFIELD SUITES in brown plush material -Reg. '899 (4 only) Now 3. MATTRESSES =ALL SIZES eg 54 (Doubles orthopedic quality • regularly as rhgh as $499 • Our pace (15 year r..)r tnia'.rin warranty, Cash, Cheques, Visa or $269 eg 60 IOueen size) orthopedic quality mattress and foundation regularly as high as 8599 Our Price (15 year Construction waranty) $139 *599 $299 SEE OUR FULL LINE OF WATERBEDS ENCIAAMEDl 11111NITI311,17, Budget Account Stratford HOURS: Mon to Thurs 10 am - 9 pm Friday 10 am - 9 pm Sat 10 am - 6 pm No. 7 Highway, East of McDonald's and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Par- sons of Peterborough, Harvey and Joe Sproule- of Dungannon, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ratcliffe, daughter and friend, Mrs. Mary Garniss, Mr. and Mia. Larry. Kidd and sons, all of Willowdale and other relatives in the district. THANK. YOU This is a Thank -You to all who helped in many ways last week at our successful Festival of Arts and Crafts. Some loaned materiels, others helped with their time and energy. 1 especially would like to thank the recreation staff and the parks depar- tment for their help in setting -up and cleaning -up. Sincerely, Lu Legg Convenor SUMMER CLEARANCE 30 %. 50' Reduction On SUMMER MERCHANDISE Top Designer Labels EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1st. 4and USED 6 CYLINDER ECONOMY CARS 4 CYLINDER 1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX Front wheel drive, 2 door, automatic, power steering, radio. white walls, wheel discs, pin stripes. One year mechanical warranty. 1980 PONTIAC PHOENIX 5 door hatchback, front wheal drive, power steering, power brakes, automatic, tinted windshield. tilt steering wheel, radio, white walls, wheel discs. Just 22,000 km. Ono year mechanical wcerranty. • 19791PLYMOUTH HORIZON 2.door hatchback, automatic, power steering. AM/FM radio, lust 44.000 km. Ciao year mechanical warranty. 1979 PLYMOUTH HORIZON 4 .daor hatchback, 4 speed transmission, rear win- dshield wiper, radio. One year mechanical warranty. 1978 DODGE OMNI 4 door hatchback, .4 speed transmission, power steering, radio. Ono year mechanical warranty. 1 6 CYLINDER 1978 PONTIAC PHOENIX 4 door, automatic. power steering, radio. lust 35.000 km. by one lady owner. One year mechanical warran- ty. 1977 MERCURY MONARCH Special !Edition,' door, 4 speed transmission with over- drive. radio, one owner. 1976 AMC HORNET 4 doer, automatic, power steering, radio, only 20.000 miles. McGEE PONTIAC- BUICK,-CADILLAC GMC TRUCKS . Hamilton St,, Goderich, 5244301