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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-06-02, Page 14:ra =rh PAGE 1.4—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1977 S 1 ii yI, 0. •,. • ne { Plan church picnic Rev. H.G. Dobson spoke on the subject, Stand up and be counted, at Sunday service on Pentecost Sunday at Dungannon United Church. All are invited to worship with Nile and Dungannon• congregations and Sunday Schools next Sunday June 5 at Camp Menesetung at 11 a.m. Bring a picnic lunch which will be shared together after the service. This will be followed by sports and games and a social time. The • Sessions will meet also after the service. Applications to camp should be sent in soon. The United Church Men's Muskoka Conference is at Dungannon doings Delawanna Inn, Honey Harbour, June 10-12 or June 17-19. The main speaker will be Dr. , Bruce Hatfield, Calgary. This conference is always worth attending and registration forms maybe obtained from the minister. • C.F.C. Dungannon Christian Fellowship Church met for worship on Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Junior Sunday School class in charge of worship service under the direction of their teacher, Mrs. Florence Frey. Their theme was, 0 God, You are so great. Several of the class members recited litany written by themselves related to God's goodness and others read favorite scripture verses. Several, favorite hymns, chosen by the Junior class, were sung by the congregation. Pastor Doug Zehr read Job 38 and spoke briefly on the greatness of God. . SOCIALiNEWS Mr. George Colwell of Lucknow and Mr. Tom McFarlan of Kinlough visited Mr. and Mrs. Chris Shelton on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Sowerby of Willowdale ac- companied by. Karen and Beverley Koster of Westhill spent the weekend visiting with Linda's mother, Mrs. Cecil Blake, and Grant's parents, Mr. and Mrs.. Tom Sowerby of Goderich Township. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wilbur are spending a few days at their summer home here. . Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Allan Bossence (nee Martha Eedy) who were married in Dungannon United Church on Saturday with the reception following at the Legion Hall in Lucknow. They will reside in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Eedy and family of Mississauga and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ott and boys of Kitchener spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Eedy and attended the wedding of Martha Eedy and Allan Bossence. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gardner and baby Alesia of Stratford spent the weekend with Rosemary's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Eedy. Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Edy attended the Provincial Convention of the Ontario Legion in London; last weekend. Several from here enjoyed a bountiful supper at Nile church on Wednesday May 25. Mr. Marvin Smith returned from hospital in London during the week and - is recuperating at home. Mr. Ross McNee was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in London on Friday and had his leg amputated above the knee. Mrs. Mary Bere attended a Reading Symposium at York University in Toronto on Friday, visited her daughter Mrs. Jim Austin in Toronto on Saturday and spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, John Bere and family in London. wi t the"Spring''Con,voci ,.. University of Guelph i -- Friday, May 27;'1977;-D0414 James Noakes, sonar Mr,' and`' Mrs. Leonard Noakes of Hensell, received his Honours Bachelor of: Science in :Engineering degree. Donaldwas- awarded the Association of Professional Engineers' Medal and the O.A.C. Alumni Graduation Award. The Association of Professional Engineers Medal is a gold medal and books of approximately $50 value, which are awarded to a graduate of an accredited engineering course, who taking honours, obtains the highest weighted ' average jt;! Percentage ti` Work and; ekam nationsol The G.A. 'oundationa the Bachelor Engineering award of $2' medal to. A student who minimumotpsi' .a„ all semesters': ticipating in and, to an extra program on ca . Donald was< awarded a Nab; Council of C graduate sells $6,000. 11 al 20 7 The Goderich Green Thumbers went to the jail Saturday and brightened up the, place by planting flowers on the grounds. The youngsters, using, flowers donated by Art's Lan4caping, added some color to the historic site. Here (from left) Tina Bruinsma, Shelly Wilson, Robin MacDonald, Joanne Campbell, Debbie Cooper, Vicki Beattie and Louise 'Cooper plant petunias In one of the gardens on the front lawn of the governor's house. (staff photo) - Walkerburn club float in parade Mrs. Reg Du Val and Mrs. Clarence Chamney of Wingham visited. last Wed- nesday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips. Mrs. Bonnie Armour a Julie of Waterloo. visited n the weekend with her pare is Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jar in Observe Silver Jubilee On Friday May 20 the pupils of the Holmesville School took part in school activities which helped to observe the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. In the first part of the day, the pupils were asked to carry out certain obligations about the school, which helped to practise good citizenship and later in the afternoon a • program honoring Queen Elizabeth's Holmesville news Silver Jubilee was held in the gymnasium at 2:30. The Reeve of Goderich Township, Gerry Ginn, consented to be part of the afternoon program which was highlighted by a presentation to the pupils f medallions commemorating the Queen's Anniversary. The program included presen- tation by the reeve, teachers and pupils. By the end of the day, the school had the fences painted, flower gardens in order,, school ground cleaned, garage and their phys ed equipment. A busy day for all. Baseball The Goderich Township Recreation are using the ball diamond at the Holmesville school each- night for prat: tise. Holmesville is just S UA147 yi ST -II A 71. T Irl ;-•.�: .1.,� r '1114 SUBSCRIPTION CAMPAIGN 1977 bustling with activities, new benches are now set up for the players of each team. New schedules will be in the paper before long. Watch for them. Personals Ralph Jackson and family of,Mitchell were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Don Duff. Visitors on the weekend at Mr. and Mrs. Herb MacAdams were Dan of Kitchener, Mr, and Mrs. Joe MacAdam and Mr. and -Mrs. Mike MacAdam of Pem- broke, Mr. `and Mrs. Ken MacAdam and family of Dresden, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan MacAdam of Crediton, Mr. Adam MacAdam and his son Don Bert MacAdam of Goderich, Mr. and Mrs, ,Bob -Cooke and family of Burnaby, B.C., and Mrs. Doug Fuller of .Goderich. A very enjoyable weekend was had by all. Worship service was held in Holmesville United Church Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Sunday school was held in the Church Hall with Rev. John Oestreicher in charge. Blanche Deeves and grandmother Mrs. Elva Straughan. _. Mr. Harry Arthur.enjoyed a fishing trip in Northern Ontario last week. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jardin and her mother, Mrs. Iva Straughan spent the eekend at Meaford with Mr. nd Mrs. Clayton Robertson at Meaford. Mrs. Straughan remained for a longer visit with her daughter and husband. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston and Miss Laura Philips visited last Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Ethel Farrow at Mitchell. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Warner Andrews was able to return home after being a patient in Clinton hospital. Ten Auburn ladies attended the summary day for the quilt course in Wingham last Wednesday and enjoyed the excellent display. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Haggitt spent the holiday weekend with.his brother Mr. Joe Haggitt and Mrs. Haggitt at Leamington. Mr. and Mrs. James Vinall of Belleville and Mr. an'd Mrs. Frank Gagnor of Toronto; were holiday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hamilton. Mr. Larry Chamney of Waterloo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon (Bud) Chamney, RRI Auburn graduated last Friday, May 27 from the University of Waterloo with his Bachelor of Environment Studies with honours in geography Those attending the ceremony were his wife, Mrs. Larry Chamney, Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon (Bud) Chamney, Paul Chamney and Eldon Chamney of RR1 Auburn, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Chamney of Auburn,- Mrs. --Lillian Leatherland of Clinton, Mrs. Vickie Horbanuik and Miss Connie Horbanuik of Clinton. Mrs. Earl St. Jean, Mrs. Kenneth McDougall and Mrs. Jack Armstrong attended the Tenth Westminster Weekend Auburn .news held at Westminster College London this past weekend. They were delegates from Knox United Church, Auburn. .WALKERBURN CLUB The May meeting of the Walkerburn club was held last Thursday at the home of Mrs., Elliott Lapp with ,co- president, Mrs. Joseph Hunking in charge. The roll call was answered by 14 members and one guest with a donation to the support of the Korean Foster Child. Plans were made for the June meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. Joe Verwey. As this is the annual meeting, the election of officers will take place and the roll call will be answered by the payment of membership fees. Mrs. Elliott Lapp and Mrs. Joe Verwey will be in charge of program and the lunch committee will be Mrs. Lloyd McClinchey and Mrs. Ted Hunking. The members decided to put a _,float in the Blyth Centennial parade and Mrs. James Schneider and Mrs. Leonard Archambault were named to the committee to • make the plans. Mrs. Carmen Gross had a calendar pun contest and Mrs. Marian Hunking had a contest on mixed up flowers. A successful auction of plants and slips was held. Lunch was served. by Mrs. Elliott Lapp and Mrs. Joe Verwey r assisted- by Mrs. Lloyd McCiinchey. ST. MARK'S ANGLICAN CHURCH WOMEN St. Mark's Anglican Church women met for their May meeting at the home of Mrs. James Towe. Mrs. Towe opened the meeting and welcomed the members. The Invocation from the Living Message was read followed by prayers led by Mrs. Robert Slater. Mrs. Ian Clark chose the hymn, The Church's one Foundation. Mrs, Robert ' Slater ' read a very interesting message on How to be a Christian, Mrs. Ed Davies read a poem, Summer Haze, written by her husband, Mr. Ed Davies. The roll call was answered by quoting a verse from the Gospel of St. Mark. President, Mrs. Robert Slater took charge of the business. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read by the secretary, Mrs. John Daer. The financial statementwas accepted as given by the treasurer, Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. p 9 01 it c i0 e CLINTON SPRING We will be demonstrating th, and Elna sewing machines Watch for special demonstrate clappers, iron -alis, button hots; And, see what's new for fabrics of '77. :+ 1 N-STOjj FABRI SPECIA Friday, June3'` Saturday, Junet 20 % All Double.Knit and all T•S h li 0 1 to vi y to n 5- 1 C st 64"' t' Stretch Velour 83,4, 60" Double•Knit Si 1 New Shipment Tricot $11 Mary's Sewing "Your 'Authorized White & Elea Dealer" 17 VICTORIA• ST., CLINTON al al 11 (aimenta! rev Teens ENJOY 6 plays for .the price of 5 ' Adults $18,00 Senior Citizens $15.00 Children $13.00 Voucher books containing 6 tickets are available that will allow big savings. Use the vouchers for 6 different plays, or all for one, the choice Is yours. Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets by June 30, 1977. HERE IS THE EXCITING 1977 SEASON ' A SUMMER BURNING: by Harry J. Boyle - opens July 1. THE BLOOD IS STRONG: by Lister Sinclair • opens July 4 BLYTH MEMORIAL HISTORY SHOW: by Jim Schaefer • opens July 27. THE SHORTEST DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO POINTS: by Keith Roulelon • opens -Aug. 9. AND FROM VICTORIA PLAYHOUSE, PETROLIA on spe"al exchange: ARTICHOKE, by Joanne Glass - opens July 13 MAN WITH A LOAD OF MISCHIEF • opens July 12. Ticket Outlets Bayfleid: The Little inn Seltorth: the Huron Expositor Stratford: Smith-Wagners, ICljrtton: Mary's 'Sewing Centre anderich. Cam' bell'b of Goderich M Ontario St. p Waikertnn Margarets Ladles Wear Windham: The Waxworks Boutique Listowel: Basically Books Kincar`d(ne Lampman a Ltq "` Ly�knnW H & 8 DitrFount $end' ehequoi or Theirs t girder tiiw $ ' t Il VTi •EIRE Fbft 1~ffE "J►RtS 1141/Tf�t rfl SM' For Your: X PLANT o Hanging Bcsskets o Patio Po?s w Geraniums O Tuberous, Begonias * Lavin Ornaments • Gorden Seeds o Gorden Tools m Gorden Needs We have them all!! R DDELL k good for Huron County ON JIJNiE 9th RE-ELECT .:k