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-Members of ,vSt. Mark's
Anglican Church were guests
last Wednesday evening of
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lawrence
and family for a farewell
party for their rector, Rev.
Fred Carson.
Mr. James Towe was
master of ceremonies and
games of cards wore enjoyed.
Mr. Towe gave a short ad-
dress thanking Mr. Carson
for his work during the past
four years in the parish
composed of Auburn, Blyth,,
Belgrave and Brussels. Mrs.
Robert Slater presented him
with a set of book ends, a desk
pen set and a small souvenir
of Ontario. Mr. Carson
thanked all for the gifts and
the co-operation during his
ministry in this parish.
Mrs. Robert Slater also
presented Mrs. John Daer
with a King James Bible for
her 17 years as church
treasurer. Mrs. Daer thanked
everyone for the gift. Lunch
was served by Mrs. Lawrence
assisted by some of the
members.
Rev. Fred Carson leaves
for his new five point charge
at Red Deer Alberta.
t,CW QUILT SHOW
Bouquets of spring flowers
adorned the Sunday school
room of Knox United Church
for their second quilt show.
The church was beautifully
decorated with spring flower
arrangements by Mrs.
Robert Slater and Mrs.
Lawrence Plaetzer. Unit one
ladies of Knox United Church
were in charge.
The guests numbering over
100 were greeted by Mrs. Earl
St Jean and the U.C.W.
president, Mrs. Ernest
Durnin. The conveners of the
quilt show were Mrs. Robert
Arthur, Mrs. Ross Andrews
and Mrs. Bert Marsh.
Over -60 quilts were on
display, a few over 100 years
old. Besides the antique quilts
there were embroidered,
painted, cross-stitch, ap-
pliqued and patchwork quilts
all making a colorful and
interesting display.
Also, gutting at a quilt set
up were Mrs. Bert Marsh,
Mrs. William Moss and Mrs.
Wilfred Plunkett.
Mrs. Brian Hallam, Mrs.
Myrtle Munro, Mrs. Wayne
Durnin and Mrs. John Durnin
were in charge of the bake
table. Mrs. Thomas Lawlor
and Miss Jayne Arthur were
in charge of the craft table.
Mrs. George Millian poured
tea from an attractive tea -
table with a floral
arrangement in the centre
and a silver tea service.
Serving dessert and tea
were Mrs. Gerald McDowell,
Mrs. Peter Verbeek, Mrs.
Norman Wightman, Mrs.
Leonard Archamabult and
Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer. In
the kitchen were Mrs. Sandy
Andrews and Mrs. Major
Youngblut.
Police display
Constable Peter Mason of the Goderich police assisted curious viewers at the police
display set up in the Suncoast Mall last Thursday. Here, Emily Crew looks over some
equipment and pamphlets (staff photo)
There was also a display of with their grandparents Mr.
afghans, crafts and hand and ),vlrs. Donald Haines.
made mats as well as a Mr. and Mrs. Harold
layette which was made and Asquith of Streetsville and
donated by Unit One to go in Mrs. Betty Oldreive of
the Missionary bale. Weston visited last Tuesday
The quilt that received the with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
most votes by the visitors was" Johnston and Miss Laura
made by. Mrs. Bert Marsh Phillips.
and it was called the Spring Mrs. Donald Rea,
Wreath. Christopher and Jodi of
° Listowel visited fast Saturday
with her parents Mr. and
Mrs. Gordon Dobie.
Mrs. Kenneth Scott, Mrs.
Harry • Arthur and Mrs.
Duncan MacKay of Goderich
spent a few days last weekend
at Wawa where they visited
Mr. Wayne Scott.
Congratulations to Mr. and
Mrs. Mark Arthur on the
birth of their son, Scott
Andrew in Alexandra Marine
and General Hospital' last
week.
Miss Anita Gross of R.R. 1
Auburn visited last week with
her grandparents Mr. and
Mrs. Kenneth McDougall.
SOCIAL NEWS
Mr. Robert Young and
Brenda Bendall of Stratford
visited his uncle Mr. Thomas
Johnston, Mrs. Johnston and
Miss Laura Phillips last
Sunday.
Mrs. Warner Andrews is a
patient in Clinton General
hospital. We wish her a
speedy recovery.
The sympathy of this
community is extended to Mr.
Wilfred Collinson on the death
of his sister, Marie at Rock
Creek, Saskatchewan.
Another sister, Mrs. Joe
Rowlandson resides at Grand
Forks, B.C.
Mr. and Mrs. mr. and Mrs.
Lawrence Plaetzer and Miss
Wanda Plaetzer attended the
graduation ceremony at the
Centralia College of
Agricultural Technology for
their son and brother, Mr.
Larry ' Plaetzer. At the
Awards Assembly in April he
was .presented with the
M.S.P. (Most Sportsmanlike
Player) for Broomball, He
also won the Athletic award
and a crest for -activities.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J.
Craig of Lucan visited last
Sunday with his father Mr.
William J. Craig and aunt,
Mrs. Bell Allen.
We are pleased to report
'that Mrs. Russel Garrison is
home after being a patient in
Clinton hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ball
and Mrs, Arabella Bushell of
Clinton visited last Sunday
with Mrs. Bell Allen.
Congratulations to Mr. and
Mrs. Jim Johnston, nee Linda
Sproul, of Blyth on the birth of
their son, Michael Douglass.
Congratulations to Mr. and
Mrs. Gordon Gross on the
birth of a daughter April
Noreen in Clinton General
hospital last week. A brother
for Anita andBryan. it
Miss Margaret R. Jackson'
of Blyth was honoured last
Tuesday when 15 friends
gathered with her at the
Shillelagh restaurant,
Vanastra to celebrate her 91st
birthday, After- the dinner,
Mrs. Oliver Anderson en-
tertained at her home where
the friends enjoyed games of
cards. Later Mrs. Anderson
served birthday cake and
dessert.
Masters Donald, Robbie
and Phillip Livermore of
Fordwich spent last weekend
This Election
Was Not Necessary
because... Minority government was working
Opposition acted as an effective
check on misdirected government
policy. Example: Hospital closings.
This Election
Was Called
because... The Premier wants a return to
majority government, the govern-
ment that brought us regional
government and other centralizing
programs.
THE PREMIER STANDS FOR MAJORITY GOVERNMENT
The LIBERALS Stand for
Responsible and Sensitive Government
On June 9 RE-ELECT
HURRAY GAUNT
IN HURON. BRUCE
Wingham Committee Rooms - 357-2211
Hear Murray Gabnt on radio Monday, May 23 at 7:55 a.M.
Rev. Earl St. Jean and Mr.
Murray Rollinson were
London visitors last Friday.
St. Mark's Anglican Church
members joined with St.
John's Church, Brussells for
the farewell service of Rev.
Fred Carson.
VILLAGE TRUSTEES
MEETING
The war on dogs running
loose is continuing according
to the Village Trustees. They
held their monthly meeting
last, Saturday evening in the
Auburn Town Hall.
When dog tax is paid, the
owner will receive a tag for
their dog. So, owners make
sure your p6t wears its tag
and be sure to keep it tied up
because there will be a fee to
get the dog free if it is caught
running at,large.
It was reported that work is
being done on some of the
drains in the village. The
clerk, Frank Raithby was
instructed to send a letter to
Gulf Oil regarding the sharp
bolts and cement base left
above the ground when the
sign was cut off on Goderich
Street.
The chairman, Warner
Andrews stated that new
str t lights are to be in-
std in the near future and
54 feet of new sidewalk will be
laid this summer. The road
drains down the big hill on
Goderich Street and the road
is to be fixed:
W.M.S.
The May meeting of the
Auburn Presbyteriah
Women's Missionary Society
was held last Wednesday,
evening at the home of Misses
Minnie, Ella and 'Laura
Wagner. The pre§ident Mrs.
Wilfred Sanderson was in
charge and opened with the
call to worship. Mrs. John
Halla -was in charge of the
devotional period.The
meditation was based on the
theme, Time and that the
most importan
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The minutes a '-
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There was a fbsA
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service donation -0
for the com.1 "`ao
Kintail cath *
discussed p'
Ladies Camp �n
treasurer,
Mrs,.
Clark gave the
statement. 4
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Lunch was`served¢
Frances Clark assn
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Hal Rogers, the founder of the Kinsmen Club of Canada
chats with Grace and Pat Patterson who were honored by
the Goderich 'Kinsmen and Kinette groups for their
dedicated service over the years. The Patterson
honored at special celebrations held at the new K
Centre last,,Sunday. (staff photo) •
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1... Every Single Item In Our Large Inventory Is On Sale.
2... The Basic Sale Discount 6n Men's, Ladies' and Children's Clothing
Will Be 25% ! And On Many Items, 50% Or More.
3... There Will Be A Complete Liquidation Of All Men's Dress Suits
& Leisure Suits
4...'Sale Discounts Will Apply On All Drygoods - Yard Goods
- Work Clothes
ASHTON'S HAVE ALWAYS CARRIED ONLY GOOD QUALITY BRAND NAME CLOTHING MW
YOU'LL FIND IT ALL ON SALE. EVERYTHING IS 'SALE TAGGED' SO YOU CAN SEE BOTH THE
ORIGINAL PRICE AND THE SALE DISCOUNT. THERE ARE. NO EXCEPTIONS: EVERYTHING IS
ON SALE - ALL SPRING FASHIONS, SUMMER CLOTHING, ALL KINDS OF DRY GOODS AND
THOUSANDS OF YARDS OF FINE OUALITY FABRICS.
BRAND NAMES
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"PARIS STAR" — "ARROW" ` "FORSYTH" -- "JANTZEN" — "STANFIELDS"
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