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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-04-20, Page 15June Clark, daughter-in-law of the founder of Tiger Dunlop BVI and Gertrude Kaitting unveiled a picture of the founder. Ann Montgomery and Aila Bean, charter members, cut the cake. (Photos by Dave Sykes) STATE FARM rCrO INSURANCE FOR INSURANCE CALL BILL BARWICK AGENT 38B KINGSTON ST. GODERICH; ONTARIO •52 -1551 Like a good neighbor. State Farm is there. Slgle Farm InsuranC2 Companies Canadian Head Olhc es Scarbo, ough. Ont SHAKLEE SLIM -PLAN CLASSES 121 Orange Street Clinton MONDAYS -8:00 PM Shop and Compare on - your next furniture purchase Compare price, selec- tion and service. You'll find the best for less, in Clinton of Ball & Mutch Home Furnishings 71 Albert Street CLINTON 482-41505 Open six days a week 4- 6, Friday till b pm. isredneasday, April 13 over 100 ;former and. present members of Tiger Dunlop Women's TaatitOte and statute members from the other institutes iso Huron west District gathered at Colborne Township Hall to celebrate the 35th Anniver- ary of ,Tiger Dunlop Women's Institute. Receiving the `Members and guests were Mrs. Richard Buchanan, presi- dent; Mrs. A. Stoll, secretary;• and Mrs, R.G. Emerson and Mrs. E. Sher- wood who formed the plann- ing committee. Mrs. Buchanan presided for the afternoon program welcoming all. Mrs. Buchanan spoke of the pleasure of being able to celebrate this special an- niversary and thanked all for joiningrwith the group for the festivities. Mrs, P. Chandler, Presi- dent Huron West District brought greetings. The program . was in- teresting and varied and consisted of a humorous reading by Mrs. R. Brock; seven students from Col- borne Central School, Kay Edward, Brad Milburn, Rhonda Teal, David Duncan, Robin Wark, Lori Millian and Steven Millian who sang three choral numbers with their music director Mrs. .Laurie Little as accom- panist; a musical duet py Steven Millian, on the elec- tric guitar; and a piano solo by Lori Millian. Mrs. E. Bogie read two ap- propriate poems. Mrs. Helen Wilhelm sang two solos' ac- companied by Mrs. Adelaide Feagan. Mrs. S. Snyder gave some of the highlights during her term as president. A musical duet of several dance selections by Mrs. Bonnie Dunn on the clarinet and Mrs. Hillie Kloeze with the accordion brought a response of toe tapping and smiles. Mrs. J. Horton then gave a very interesting report of the highlights of the first 18 years history of Tiger Dunlop W.I. commencing with when Mrs. Tait (Jean) Clark and. Mrs. Ila Bean, Mrs. Ann Montgomery and Mrs. Vi Beans°g-athher-ed at the home of Mrs. Clark, 'they started the Tiger Dunlop • W J. with Mrs. Clark as president and Mrs. Ila Bean as first secretary. • It wasn't long before the membership increased and more were interested in In- stitute work with the motto "For Home and Country". They met in the homes for a short while and then started 83®r'trude$,gluiing.51124 '-187,3;, to work on decorating a.' room in Colborne Township for their meetings. At the end of 18 years T'i'ger Dunlop W.I. had an ac- tive membership doing many thinR to increase their funds and keep- the members interested. Mrs. G. Kaitting remarked on the Institute, the friend- ships made, the sponsoring of 4-1-1 work, and the activity in the community. She said it speaks well for the Founder, Mrs. Tait (Jean) Clark and the charter members. She challenged the younger women in the community to help in this work. At this time a framed pic- ture of Mrs. Tait (Jean Gor- don) Clark with scroll designed by Mrs. Jean Prest was unveiled by a daughter- in-law, Mrs. John (June) Clark, assisted by Mrs. G. Kaitting. Mrs. 0. Falkiner had com- piled an interesting report of the remaining years of the Institute but due to a mishap was unable to be present. Mrs. E. Sherwood read her report which showed the in- terest is still keen. The Past Presidents were introduced: Mrs. Stanley Snyder, Mrs.. Richard Buchanan, Mrs. Ralph Jewell, Mrs. Elmer Hunter, Mrs. Eric Reaburn, Mrs. Earl Sherwood. Each responded with a highlight of when she was serving as president.. Mrs. Terence Hunter, past President, due to illness, was unable to be present. Mrs. Ila Bean, first secretary and Charter member and Mrs. Anne MontgOmerl, Charter member accepted the honour of *ling . the an niversary cafe: Asocial hop' £ollowedlwith lunch serve. �y the coMmit- tee of Mrsj, gonna 3foung, Mrs ��--at eagthl, Mrs. Mahe' Hon :: tory and"Mcs: Pat Clifford who were assisted in serving by In- stitutte. mems. , Wring tri aft rnokin at various intervals a name was drawn, from the. registration ` and member was presented with a gift. About 40 gifts were given in this way: Euchre At.the euchre 0a party ri Colborne Township Hall, Thursday, April 14,15 tables of players were in progress. -Winners were ladies, Margaret Errington and Lois Cunningham; and gents, Reg Riehl ,and Ethel Goddard (playing as.a man) The next Euchre party will be Thursday,. April .28th 8 p.m. Softball Registration for softball in Colborne Township has been very encouraging but more teenagers ages 14-17 are needed to form Bantam boys and Midget .boys teams. If you would like to play soft- ball this season in this group please phone Gordon Riley, Dungannon, 529-7943 by April 23rd so teams can be formed. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Bissett GODERICH SIGNAWTAR, WED1+I PA' ,. Alm 30, 2983,-f'4g 18 and children have left Col- borne Township and are moving to flillsprmgi Alii Rick has accepted a job there as medical�{,supervisor on a feed lot. #,'Illeir many . friends in Colborne }wish them the very best. - Cottagers at Bogie's Beach may be interested to learn that Bill Saunders of Stratford who has had a cot- tage at: Bogie's Beach and spent the summer there for many years passed away two week s ago. Members, of Tiger Dunlop W.I. will note the Annual meeting will be Thursday, April 28 with a potluck lun- cheon at 12:30 noon. Special guest will be Mrs. P. Chandler, President of the District who will install the officers for 1983-84. Secretaries and Standing Committee Conveners reports will be received. Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Arm- strong of Ridgewood Park have sold their home to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen of London who have taken possession. We welcome them to Colborne Twp. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong have New member speaks . One of the Goderich Rotary Club's newest members, Gord Ferris gave a talk to members on Tues- day, April 19. Gordon joined the Air Force during the 2nd W.W. After this he worked at the Guelph Reformatory. He joined the O.P.P. in 1951 and was first stationed at Seaforth. He transferred to Wiarton in 1956. Gord moved to Goderich in 1963 and retired in 1975. At this time; Gord was appointed Justice of the Peace, a posi- tion he still holds. Gord was thanked by Jim Baird for his interesting talk. Norman Pickell announc- ed that the first symphony concert for the season held last Saturday night at North St. Church was a great suc- cess. The Chinese auction prize was won by Tom Jasper. It was announced that the club would proceed with a lawn sale in Courthouse Park July 30 under the chair- manship of Ray Morley. Vice-president Craig Cass reported on the Zone Con- ference held in Port Huron last weekend. Do`you 'have any Wintario Tickets Lying around? HURON COUNTY LIBRARY is collecting those to use towartls_:_.:,._w._ the purchase of Canadian Books. Any tickets you have dated after Oct..28, 1982 may be dropped off at any of the following branches: Clinton, Goderich, Exeter, Seaforth, Wingham, Bayfield, Blyth, Brussels, Hensall, K,irkton and Zurich. putehased the home on H.tt 5 owned by Mr, and Mrs. Peter Dykstra -who movedto the Earl Bogie farm in the Sheppardton district last year. Just a few years ago" the 1t,R,..5 property was a market garden • owned by Mr. and Mrs. Worthy Fowler. Open House Colborne Central School will have a busy time next week for it will be Education week at the school. Monday, April 25 parents are invited to visit the schoorany time during the school classes to participate in 'classes and view students working. Tuesday, April 26 from 12 o'clock noon to 3 p.m. students will be hosting a skip -a -than for the Ontario Heart Foundation. Wednestay, April 27th 1 p.la there as a dress rehear - net of .thy Sp Anyone unable to attend t evening performance of ,the Spring .Concert '• Thursday, April 28 is welcome to at- tend. • Thursday, April 28 Col- borne olborne School Spring Conceit will be presented at 8 p.m. Everyone* welcome. Grade 2 students have been thrilled with . results from the balloon, let -go a.cou pie of weeks ago, to celebrate the arrival of spr- ing. The Class has received three replies. One balloon was found 10 miles north of Goderich, another was found at Kippen and a third balloon was found near the yillage of Frogmore which is near Long Point on Lake Erie.. 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