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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-11-25, Page 7'Captain. Jac spe The Auburn Women's Inotitute held their November meeting lag Tuesday afternoon in the Auburii Community Memorial Hall. The first vicepprealdent, Mrs. Gordon Chimney was In charge of the meeting. She opened the meeting atith the Ode, the Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada with Mrs. Catherine Jackson at the piano. Mrs. Chutney welcomed the visitors and members and the minutes were ap- proved as read by the secretary, Mrs. Robe rt Peck. She also gave the financial statement. The roll call was answered by naming a Canadian province and its flower emblem. The card report was given by Mrs. Lillian Letherland and she read the thankyou notes receiatal The report *of the London Area. W.I. Convention made by Mrs. Kenneth McDougall was read by Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock. Plans were made for the annual Family Night with the Horticultural Society. The W.I. is to be in charge of the dinner this year. The committee consists of the branch, directors, Mrs. Robert Turner, Mrs. Frank Raithby and Mrs. Lillian Letherland. Setting up tables and decorating will be Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock, Mix. Lawrence Plaetzer, Mrs Lillian Letherland and Mrs. Frank Raithby. Everyone h to help clean up and do the (flakes. The members volunteered to assist the Blyth Theatre of the Arta on December 13, when the Messiah will be presented, with squares and cookies. The W.I. will cater to the Huron . County Health Unit banquet on December 12. Mrs. Donald Haines, Mrs. Tom Haggitt and Mrs. Frank Raithby ,wiII convene the kitchen and Mrs. , Eleanor Bradnock will be in charge of thediningroom. It was Arcidecl 10 send a donation of $25 to the War Memorial Children's 110110101' • In lindbff.'''Thrk riethbeti are asikdio knit fhigerOuppets and give them to the hospital for the little patients: If anyonecan knit some, please let Mrs. Bradnock know as she has thepattern. Mrs. Tom Haggitt gave two reridings, Spirit and Excuses for Excuses. Citizenship and World Affairs conveners, Mrs. Tom Jardin and Mrs. Tina Empey, had as their guest speaker, Jack Bennett of Amherstburg. Mrs. Jardin introduced her cousin who had lived in the Auburn community as a small boy with his aunt, Mn. Elva Straughan and his uncle, the late William Straughan. Jack had served for four years with the Scott Misner Stearnship Fleet on the Great Lakes starting in 1936. He was with the Royal Canadian Navy for five years; 11 years on vessels of the Canadian National Steamship Fleet; and four years with Underwater Gas Co. at Port Aima on Lake Erie. He had spent 19 years as head of the Canadian Coastguard Base. This base was responsible for all Canadian floating and shore navigator aids from Fort Erie to Sarnia - a total of 45 years on the fresh and salt water. Captain Jack, as he was called, reminisced on his past life and experiences from loading molasses in Cuba to the Bermuda Triangle and also taking on loads of sugar cargo down south. He told about the people and their lives and work. Since retiring a year ago, he now operates a ferry near his home. Mrs. Tina Empey thanked Jack for his informative talk and on behalf of the W.I. members, presented him with a gift. Mrs. Chamney also thanked him. Piano solos, The Rocky Mountain Lullaby and On The Street Where You Live, were played by Mrs. Emerson Rodger. The meeting was closed with the Queen and the W.I. Grace. Lunch was served by Mrs. Tom Haggitt, Mrs. Gordon Chamney and Mrs. Roy Daer. The ladies and gentlemen were divided into groups concerning a world affair. Prize winners were: most nickels in her purse - Mrs. Lillian Letherland, the lady having the name Diana - Mrs. John Shier of Kin- cardine and Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock had the name Terry. Guests were present from Toronto, Kthcardine, Goderich and Amherstburg. Horticulture Society The executive meeting of the Auburn Horticultural Society was held last Monday at the home of the president, Mrs. Ross Robinson. Plans were made for the Family Night which will be held on November 27 with pot luck dinner served smorgasbord at 6:30 p.m. sharp. The Horticultural Society is in charge of the program this year and plans were made to have several numbers following the KINGSBRIDGE NEWS Jackie Dalton, a grade 12 student at Goderich District Collegiate, daughter of Mrs: Clarice Dalton, has ac- complished some great achievements recently in Cross Country Running. In two Exhibition meets, she won a gold and silver medal. In the Huron -Perth meet, she won another gold medal after which she ' entered the Western Ontario W.O.S.S.A. meet where she won and was entitled to run in the all Ontario Marathon in Toronto where she placed in the top quarter of 208 run- ners. Congratulations, Jackie! Dr. Peter Holland of Mississauga and Kingsbridge was the guest speaker at the Knights of Columbus ladies' Night held recently at the Legion Hall, Goderich. Betty , Lou Dalton and Denise Dalton attended a Girl Guide Leiders Workshop last Saturday in Stratford. They, along with Mary Louise Dalton are the Guide Leaders for the Kingsbridge Girl Guides. Karla Hogan and Barb Red- mond are the Brownie Leaders. Both groups 'meet every Saturday afternoon at St. Joseph's Community School. Also, on Saturday afternoons at the school, Lisa Frayne is teaching tap dancing and highland danc- ing for her second Year. LIOHTHOUUU 8 31: 1441 Lighthouse S24-7441 S DUE TO OUR GREAT RESPONSE... THE "PERM SPECIAL" is continuing to DECEMBER 19/'$l FALL SPECIALS PAY MORE? PERMS Rea. *50.00 NOW 3 5 .°° itsti‘ficso mows 3 0 .° $20 Oho t26.110 NOW finst.-vt, $1 2,�6 AES *In 00 Cut MOW Dry reduced and also 'fr *tient* HEATHER BEAUTY, ALON ‘‘ • I ks to Ti on his Gr AUBURN NEWS Eleanor 1111rednook, 15136-75915 dinner. The annual meeting is set for January 11 at 1 p.m. In the Auburn Community Memorial Hall. Dessert and coffee will be served -at 1 p.m. and the committee in charge Mrs. Tom Haggitt and M rs. Eleanor, Bra dno ck. Newcomers to the village and the trustees and their wives of the Village of Auburn are to be invited to Family Night. Lions Chib The Auburn and District Lions Club held their meeting last Wednesday evening with dinner served by the Knox United Church Women. The president, Lion Walter Marchl was in charge with 14 members present. The winner of the 50-50 draw was Mrs. Mahe Gwyn of R.R. 2 Bayfield, It was worth $146. The minutes were adopted as read by the secretary, Lion Bob Worsen on motion of Lion Donald Haines and Lion Fred Lawrence. The financial statement, given by the treasurer, Lion Doug Charmiey, was accepted. All accounts were reviewed. The correspondence was read by President Lion Walter Marchl. The Lions Club will be supplying a Christmas tree for the Auburn Community Memorial Hall after a request from the Auburn Women's Institute for the Christmas Family Night. Plans are underway for the December 4 turkey bingo with proceeds for the Goderich Hospital I.C.U. Plans are also underway for a children's Christmas party with the date to be set soon. Tickets for the Lions New Year's Eve dance and pork barbecue will be available soon. Reserve yours through any Auburn Lions Club member. A.C.W. The Anglican Church Women of St. Mark's Church, Auburn met for their November meeting at the home of the president, Mrs. Donald Cartwright. She opened the meeting with the hymn, Rejoice The Lord Is King. The scripture lesson, Galatlorn 5: verses 16 to 24, was read by Mrs. William Craven. Mrs. Cartwright led in the general Thanksgiving prayers and the Lord's Prayer in unison. The Invocation and meditation from the Living Message were read alternately and closed with the hymn, What A Friend We Have In Jesus. The business meeting was taken over by Mrs. Cart. wright and the minutes were adopted as read by the secretary, Mrs. Jim Schneider. It was announced that the bazaar and home-made baking sale would be held in the Auburn Community Memorial Hall on November 28 at 2 p.m. The correspondence was read and included a thankyou card from Mrs. James Towe. The offering was received and the travelling apron passed. The Reverend William Craven closed with the benediction. Lunch was served by Mrs. Cartwright, assisted by Mrs. Lillian Lethe Hand. Obituary Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 21 for Mrs. Albert V. Shackleton of Toronto at Knox United Church in Auburn. Born January 26, 1896, she was Alice Fern Patterson, the daughter of the late Donald and Eliza Patterson and lived in East Wawanosh Township near Auburn. She attended S.S. No. 16 East Wawanosh School, Goderich high school and Stratford Normal School. She taught in several schoolt hi Huron County, Northern 'Ontario and in Alberta prior to her marriage.. On July 14, 1925 she was married in Toronto to Albert V. Shackleton • who predeceased her several years ago. Following their VISIT i;1 HOLLOw„ • It It 1 (I0DERicli I'll( INE: I .287 I. 52.1.4:623 LLL\ For things unique... DECEMBER HOURS OPEN 11 A.M.-5 P.M. 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Mr. Richard Hawley, minister of Knox United Chtrch, was in charge of the service. The organist was Mrs. Donald Kai of Oakville and the pianist was Mrs, Greg Park. Prior to the service, two great-nephews, Kim and J.D. Hasson of Oakville, played violin duets ac- companied by Mrs. Donald Kai. Mr. Hawley took for his inspiring message, 'Precious in the sight of God is the death of His Saints'. Burial took place in Ball's Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Anderson of Newmarket, Donald Fowler, Glen Williams and Ken Matheson of Toronto, Bob McClinchey of Blyth, Murray Shackleton of Toronto and Tom Shackleton of Otte wa. Many friends and relatives were present from Toronto, Clinton, Goderich, Blyth and the surrounding district. Social News Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hallam of Goderich, Mrs. Joyce Gunter of Shining Tree and Mrs. Pearl Rollinson of Toronto visited last Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Rodger. The quilt course was held last Thursday with a large crowd learning how to do reverse applique and seminole patchwork. Mrs. Dorothy Grange brought her velour patchwork quilts to show how they had been done. Quilting stitches were also taught. Trapunto will be taught this Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Major Youngblut arrived home last Friday evening from a two week trip to Daytona Beach, Orlando, Cypress Gardens and Disney World in Florida. Word was received this week by Mrs. Oliver Anderson of the death of Grant A. Gillespie who passed away suddenly in Sarasota, Florida. His wife,, the former Jannette Currie of Plattsville, was a normal school friend of Bernice (Lawson) and Mrs. Margaret (Ferguson) O'Neill. The late Grant Gillespie was a retired Director of Education for Metropolitan tItZYSZYSACY41:4YAKECRECI:0161illtSYSISVOMPSMAKIISCCEfattIfitCSAVISIKYAttr, Toronto School Board. He was 1 years old. 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