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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-05-19, Page 16t'AIiE 16--GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MA, 1977 Fare.weII . -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 we do with it tit>al was answers€; verse with the " it. a The minutes a '- as read by these Minnie Wag e`, correColt ponde4Ce<I 1r. There was a fbsA from the 'Wei ''" service donation -0 for the com.1 "`ao Kintail cath * discussed p' Ladies Camp �n treasurer, Mrs,. Clark gave the statement. 4 The mission "' sti't Rev. and Mrs, " and famil Roil* their work of 'aIpe 1'h a and activld: offering Was tt by Mrs. Frances. CI dedicated byMrs.Siu; Lunch was`served¢ Frances Clark assn Misses Elia, Mina Laura Wagner, a h d, at d as dl t3 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) • DRASTIC SPRING & SUMMER CLEARANCE e pi w� si, a E et n Ivl ASHTON' MEN'S - LADIES ' - CHILDREN'S WEAR LUCKNOW THIS IS A d hil a s of tg nnl ate e r: de Guy sis Ca G: nc Iv Da tt rot Bc ox THIS 15 WHAT YOU'LL FIND: 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 "TAM 0 SHANTER" — "RIVIERA" — "WABASSO" — "G.W.G." — "KAYSER" "PARIS STAR" — "ARROW" ` "FORSYTH" -- "JANTZEN" — "STANFIELDS" Men's - Ladies' and Children's Clothin Dry 'nods - Fabrics... SUBSTANTIAL AND GENUINE MARKDOWNS ON AU AT ASHTON'S ASHTON'S - LUCKNOW at Shi ing d w II, att d tur ent tr a arl o he Jnl ann C' I atiy la r the dt enin dem tV 2nd• :3 t: Del Sec d Ti CRE hfiel Rlt ,scu, turd f'. i4