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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-11-17, Page 19leLration plans started for Auburn.'s. annive: GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, asicp tennial ration plans started last esday evening when the rn and District Lions called a meeting to ss celebrating the 125 since the police village nchester (now Auburn) corporated in 1879. neth Scott was chair - for the meeting and sentatives of the neigh - g Township Councils present. They were: e John Jewitt and illor Tom Cunningham ullett; Councillor Joe Hickey for West Wawanosh; Gerald McDowell for East Wawanosh; and Barry Millian for Colborne Town- ship. Interested citizens were also present and after discussion, a representative from each township and organization were named to form committees on November 30 at 8:30 p.m. These representatives are: Hullett Township - Tom Cunningham; East Wawanosh - Jack Armstrong; West Wawanosh - Joe REAL ESTATE LISTINGS i= i24 WELCOME 1Mr.� Mrs. R. Humphery. new owners of Edith 'neJohilnstoies Beauty Shop. at Hutton Real Estate were happy to have ladled the transaction. Mel Mothers WINGHAM Representing 1YD W. REAL ESTATE LIMITED - BROKER 944 QUEEN ST. N. KINCARDINE 396.2061 & 396-2066 Amminammumbh »r tit II ••oom semi-detached with finished rec. room and large . Quiet area. Only '34,986. 51/2 ACRES Augustine with 3 bedroom handyman special. Close to h and store. '22,000. ULTRA MODERN room country home, unique design and construction, an - brick fireplace, finished rec. room. Located in a ed area. Let us show you this redwood sided beauty '54,900. 53 West St. 524-8951 HURON REAL ESTATE BOARD MEMBER THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL room mobile home with 8' x 23' addition, cathedral ceiling in living room, Huron Hoven Park. Many extras. ultimate in mobile living. Why pay rent? Asking '18,500. INCOME PRODUCER on Duplex - 2 - 2 bedroom units on each floor, both ntly rented. Make an offer. Asking only '31,500. CHRISTINA COURT ill 10! le xh ill fK 're thinking about a cottage, lot, ss, give us a call! TOBEY ANNA MELSKi 29-7431 524-2768 farm, house, or ENID BELL 524-8191 All Points Realty Services Inc. 56 East St., Goderich 524-6656 WEST END bedroom brick home with expansive master bedroom I on Shore Crescent has all the attributes of a good home: finished family room lath in basement loors to cedar deck off dining area Ming pool drive 0 school Iters have purchased another home and are anxious to II us today to view this exclusive listing. RICH LOTS: We offer serviced lots in town. Prices [510,500 for 81.5' frontage by 132' depth. ALBERT: Own your own! Mobile home 60' x 12' with bem on its own lot. 90' x 100'. Low taxes. $20,000. ,ATION PROPERTY: 100 acre parcels from 533,500. 5 some workable land, bush. RESIDENTIAL: 3.1 acre lot with 4 bedroom brick IiW lust minutes from town. ,NEW: So new it isn't even completed yet. Examine nand specifications for this new FISHER CUSTOM Dawnrose Crescent. You can have the thrill of Your dream grow before your eyes, and pick your Colours. Completed price under 550,000. hnSTARTERS: We can offer a 2 bedroom home in low 30's with minimum down payment to the purchaser. Call now for more information. TAL REALTY SERVICE CALL ul Agnes MacKinnon 6 Res: 524-6336 Gayle McCaul Res: S24-8096 Hickey; Colborne - Barry Millian; Fred Lawrence - Lion President of Auburn and District; William L. Craig - Auburn; Donald Haines . - Auburn; Sandy Andrews - Auburn Trustee Board; Frank Raithby - Clerk of Auburn Trustee Board; Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock - Women's Institute; Mrs. Dorothy Grange - Horticulture Society; Mrs. Robert Slater - Recreation committee; for the churches - Mrs. Ernest Durnin, U.C.W.: Mrs. Tom Haggitt, A.C.W.; Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson, W.M.S.; and Mrs. Lloyd McClinchey, Walkerburn Club. Anyone wishing to serve on the various committees please inform any of these people before November 30. FUNERAL SERVICE Funeral services were held for Mrs. William Stewart at the Stiles Funeral Home last Sunday November 13. Mrs. Stewart passed away after a short illness in her 92nd year in Clinton Public Hospital on November 10. Eliza May Stewart was the daughter of James Young and Sarah Simpson and was born in Ashfield Township. She was married to William Stewart in Port Albert Anglican Church, and moved to the farm in West Wawanosh Township in 1920. In 1950 they moved to Auburn and Mr. Stewart passed away in 1954. She was a member of St. Mark's Anglican Church, Auburn, She is survived by two daughters, Miss Lillian Stewart of Auburn and Mrs. Marian Sproul of RR 3 Auburn; three grandchildren, Kenneth Sproul of Medicine Hat, Alberta; Bill Sproul of RR 3 Auburn and Mrs. Jack (Linda) Johnston of Blyth; and one great-grandchild, Michael Johnston of Blyth. Rev. William Craven of Goderich conducted the service and interment took place in Dungannon cemetery. Pallbearers were Mel Stewart of Goderich, Gordon Stewart of Goderich, Earl Martin, Ivan Grigg and Don Bowden, all of London and Douglas Young, RR 3 Goderich. Fiowerbearers were Jim Johnston of Blyth and Gordon Beadle of Auburn. FARM YOUTH EXCHANGE ' Rick Archambault, RR 1 Auburn, president of the Auburn Junior Farmers was host to Jenni Haworth, a 22 - year -old New Zealand school teacher at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Archambault and sister Marilyn from October 23 to November 7. Jenni was on an International Farm Youth Exchange with the Ontario Junior Farmers. Jenni lives at Naipukurau, New Zealand and belongs to the Young Farmers in New Zealand. She is a Grade 1 school teacher. She came to Canada October 23, visiting different homes in Canada and touring the United States for six months before that. She plans on taking a trip to the United Kingdom before returning home. While visiting at the Archambaults, she. visited Auburn news Eleanor Bradnock, correspondent, 526-7595 Hullett Township school at Londesboro, the Old Mill at Blyth, a beef and a dairy farm and went out to a spaghetti dinner in town. She also enjoyed a hockey game where she was fascinated with the speed of the game. She compared the farming operation in New Zealand to Canada and also store prices for groceries. Milk is 16 cents per quart, butter is 43 cents but gas is priced at $1.22 per gallon. COFFEE TIMERS The Auburn Coffee Timers met at the home of Mrs. Randy Machan on November 7 with 12 members present. The guest speakers of the evening were Mr. Michael Anstett and Miss Patricia Anstett from Anstett Jewellers, Clinton. They displayed and discussed various gems such as diamonds, 'opal etc. stating that a stone is a gem if it is rare, beautiful and durable. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Mark 'Arthur. The topic for the evening will be Geni Ware. Everyone welcome. AUBURN TRUSTEES MEET Trustee Board chairman Warner Andrews presided for the November meeting held on Saturday November 12 in the Town Hall. The minutes were accepted as read by the village clerk, Frank Raithby. The bills were discussed and ordered paid. The trustees accepted the resignation of Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson as caretaker. Sandy Andrews was ap- pointed to secure someone for this position. It was stated that the village coloured Christmas tree lights will be turned on early in December. Wilfred Collinson will be asked to keep the water reservoirs and fire hall .and library free of snow during the winter months. Snow removal on the village streets was discussed and Chairman Warner Andrews will enquire into this business. Other business was discussed and it is hoped that more information regarding the new street lights would be available at next meeting. 4-H NEWS TAhe sixth meeting of the uburn Lemon Limes 9-H club was held at the home of Mrs. John Stadelmann. The first vice -president - Sherry Verbeek opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge. The minutes were read by Debbie Cunningham. The roll call was answered by showing a labelled illustration which will go in the record book. Plans were made for the exhibit for Achievement pay. Some of the members gave their speeches on fruit: Sherry Verbeek, Vickie Rodger, Kim McDowell, Carol Seers, Linda Cun- ningham, Debbie Cun- ningham, Brenda Bos, Barbara Gross, Karen McClinchey, Patti McDowell and Nancy Penfound. Mrs. Donald Cartwright demonstrated the making of banana loaf. The meeting was closed with the 4-H motto and everyone enjoyed the banana loaf and pop for lunch. Plans were made for the seventh meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. John Mildebrand. SOCIAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Larry Chamney of Kitchener visited - on the weekend with , his parents Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Chamney and other members of his family. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Liver- more and boys of Fordwich visited on Sunday with her parents Mr. and -Mfrs. Donald Haines. Nine Auburn ladies enjoyed a bus trip last Tuesday with the Clinton Horticultural Society to Oshawa to visit Parkwood, the McLaughlin ('UYEMBER 7,;1577-PA9,E 1 home, and the chrysan- themum festival there. Many Auburn residents attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Eliza Stewart at Goderich last Sunday. The Anglican Church Women served lunch in the Com- munity Memorial Hall following the service. The Auburn Junior Far- mers attended the broomball tournament at Forest last Saturday. Mrs. Charles Robinson of Wingham visited last Friday with Mrs. Bert Taylor. The community is pleased to report that Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson is able to be around her home following a bad fall when she injured her hip. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cook of Belgrave were guests of Mrs. Bert Taylor last Sunday. Prize winners at the weekly euchre party were: Novelty - Ben Hamilton; high man - Jack Hallam; low man - David Cartwright; high lady - Mrs. James ,Glousher; low., lady- Mrs. Beth Lansing. Mr. Douglas Robertson of Hamilton visited last week with ills grandmother, Mrs. Elva Straughan and aunt and uncle, Mrs. Thomas Jardin and Mrs. Jardin. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Weir of London visited last week one day with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston and .Miss Laura Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bennett of Amherstburg visited on the weekend with Mrs. Elva Straughan and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jardin. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. William Robertson who recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the Ben - miller Inn. Relatives and friends held a surprise party at their cottage when gifts were presented and a social time enjoyed. alf Club holds banquet The Dungannon 4-1-1 Calf Club with Club leaders Bob McNeil, Glen McNeil, John Clark and Ross Eedy, is an active Club consisting mostly of boys and girls from Colborne, Ashfield and West Wawanosh Townships. At the Dungannon Fair Grounds they had an af- ternoon of judging and on Saturday evening held their second annual banquet and presentation of trophies in the Dungannon Fair Ground Hall. District news Lochalsh News Mrs. Eldon Bradley is a patient in Victoria Hospital, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley were residents of this community before moving to Lucknow. Home from hospital in Wingham is Gregg Hamilton. Also home from hospital in London is Mrs. Hunter who makes her home with Mr. and Mrs. Robert MacIntosh and family. A wedding of interest took place at Ashfield Presbyterian church on Saturday afternoon when Shirley Robb and William Irvin were married. Mrs. D.A. MacLennan spent the past week visiting in London- with -, her daughter Margaret and her sister K. Sutherland. Several from the area attended the reception in honour of Mr. and Mrs. William Irvin at Brookside school on Saturday evening. Members of the Lucknow Legion were guests at a banquet in Lucknow Legion Hall on Saturday evening. Nile News A fire broke out last Friday ' morning around 9 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Culbert. Smoke and water damage is quite severe. They are living in a trailer home for the time being. A Rpnac:. -' MAURICE GARDINER REAL ESTATE LIMITED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING IN REAL ESTATE - MORTGAGES - INVESTMENTS - APPRAISALS 38 ST. DAVID STREET, GODERICH 524-2966 JUST LISTED - SALTFORD: BE THE FIRST to inspect this 3 bedroom home on a full 3 acres. Newly decorated bungalow has new carpets in livingroom and bedrooms plus new kitchen flooring. Fireplace, river frontage. Looking for privacy and low taxes at a moderate price? 326 WALNUT STREET: An extra good buy!!! View this sparkling clean bungalow; 3 bedrooms, full basement with finished family room, laundry room and workshop area. A low, low down payment gives you immediate 'possession. JUST LISTED - GODERICH: This 11 2 storey brick home is 1 minute walk from the Square. New wiring and decor. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Fully fenced in back yard. This could be that hard to find, ideal home you've been searching for. COMMERCIAL BUILD1iNG: On 10 acres, outside Goderich on Highway 8. Large L shaped building 90 x 30, 21 x 30 with 250' drilled well. Ideal com- mercial location for proper purchaser. 260 TILT STREET: Make an offer on this 4 bedroom split level with both family room and games room, 2 bathrooms plus laundry. Economical gas -hot water heating. Fireplace and 2 car attached garage. IN GODERICH - 520,000: Handy making repairs? Great potential for the proper purchaser on this brick 4 bedroom. Kitchen, livingroom and partial basement. Frontage a full 104 feet. Owner is anxious and will consider the first reasonable offer. JUST LISTED - CARLOW: Spacious country home has highway frontage 5 miles from Goderich. 3 bedroom 2 storey has fenced in in -ground pool with large cedar deck. At tached garage and large family room. JUST LISTED - AUBURN: THE PERFECT STARTER or retirement home overlooking river. 112 storey frame has 2 bedrooms, double livingroom, sunporch AND sundeck. New wiring. This charming home is priced in the low thirties and taxes are less than 5100. PER YEAR. JUST LISTED - AUBURN: Can owning be cheaper than renting? The full asking price is only 512,950 for this 1976 Bendix mobile located on a private, double lot in Auburn. 3 bedrooms, kitchen, dinette and large livingroom plus laundry. The mobile buy of the year. PORT ALBERT SPECIAL: Owner has moved and will consider any offer on this renovated 2 storey frame with 2 12 acre lots. Includes barn, new 200 amp service, newly insulated, new electric heat, water heater and fully car- peted throughout. R ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE REQUIREMENTS PLEASE CONTACT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING BRUCE RYAN 524-7762 MAURICE GARDINER PETE BETTGER 524-2865 SHERYL WESTERHOUT STEVE GARDINER 524-9985 PETER MacEWAN 524-6031 524-2967 held in Blyth for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Culbert on November 25. It will be held at the Arena.' CHURCH NEWS The Sunday School is planning a Christmas Concert for December 4 at the Church. The U.C.W. are ' having their December meeting on December 8 with a pot luck dinner at 1 p.m. There will be an exchange of Christmas gifts and also special guests. Anyone bringing a friend is to bring -a gift for their friend also or tell their friend to bring a gift. Over 100 4-H boys and girls, parents, brothers, sisters and invited guests assembled at 7 p.m. to enjoy a memorable evening put on by the 4-H group with their parents of course helping with the food. When all were assembled at the tables Grace was given by Jamie Hackett after which Shawn Drennan, emcee, proposed the Toast to the Queen. It was a delicious smorgasbord dinner and after all had done justice to the meal, the program started with Shawn Drennan introducing those at the head ble. to The presentation Of trophies commenced with Mrs. Lee McCallum and daughter Sonya presenting the Bob McCallum trophy to top dairy showman Neil Sager; John Clark presented the Murray Gaunt trophy to top beef showman Ian Hackett. George Smyth presented the George Smyth trophy to: top beef and dairy members achieving the highest number of points during the entire club year. These members were: beef - Greg Hackett and dairy - Jim Nivins. Donna Hackett presented the Donna Hackett trophy to the member showing the most enthusiasm on the Demonstration Committee which was Brian Sowerby. The Sandy Kolk- man Citizenship trophy presented by the Kolkman Family was presented • by Mrs. Joanne Chambers to Heather Clark. Several of the Club Leaders then spoke briefly, thanking the boys and girls who were in the Club for their interest and efforts and their parents who helped them and to all who have helped during the past year in any way. The organizations that sponsored this work and the ones that donated provisions for the banquet were also thanked. The evening closed with everyone repeating the 4-H Pledge. It was really a worth- while evening and a pleasure to see mothers and fathers and their whole families there to support their son or daughter who belonged to this Mrs. Kerr, president 4-H Calf Club. There is a membership in this Club of 33 and they reported 38 projects enrolled with 34 projects completed which showed 90 per cent completion rate and 90 per cent County average - highest in the Province. W.I. Tiger Dunlop Women's Institute meeting will be Thursday, November 24 at 1:45 p.m. in Colborne Township Hall. Mrs. R. Brock will give the topic, "Resolutions" featuring a panel discussion. Plans are to entertain members from other Institutes. Come and bring a friend. 4-H NEWS 4-H Achievement Day for Tiger Dunlop 4-H Girls' groups will be in Brookside Public School, Saturday, November 26 at 1:15 p.m. Come and support the girls and show your interest. SOCIAL NEWS Best Wishes are hereby extended to Mrs. L. Pope of Highway 21 North who.had a birthday November 8. She is 87 years old. Mrs. Pope who has been a patient in Goderich hospital for several months is convalescing at the home of her son Mr. and Mrs. R. Buchanan and the quiet celebration was made a special event when her youngest son Mr. Ted Pope and Mrs. Pope of Portland, Ontario were present to celebrate with their mother. Mrs. Earl Sherwood has returned home from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Gordon Dawson, Mr. Dawson and children Davina, Deanna and Gregory at Corunna. The community is pleased to report that Mrs. Walter Daer has returned home after having surgery in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Frank Sutton, Huron Haven, is a patient in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich and his many friends_ wish him improved he,'lth. Nile- U.C.W. name officers The November meeting of E. Scott; assistant pianist - the Nile U.C.W. was held on Mrs. E. Sherwood; official November 10 at the home of board - Mrs. C. Johnston; Mrs. W. Girvin. manse committee - Mrs. F. President Mrs. C. Johnston Scott and Mrs. R. Pentland; opened the meeting by food committee - Mrs. C. thanking Mrs. Girvin for Johnston, Mrs. E. Feagan, inviting the U.C.W. to her Mrs. F. Scott and Mrs. J. home. She then welcomed Clements; buying committee - those present. Mrs. H. McWhinney and Mrs. The minutes of the October W. Girven; advertising Mrs. meeting were read and ap- C. Johnston; telephone proved. The Toll call was committee - Mrs. L. answered by 11 members, Christilaw and Mrs. J. two visitors and three Clement; nominating com- children. mittee - Mrs. F. Scott, Mrs. R. The treasurer's report was Brindley and Mrs. E. Sher - given by Mrs. Feagan. It was wood; World Outreach - Mrs. decided to buy the awards for F. Scott; Church in Society - Sunday School. There are Mrs. R. Brindley - Leadership church calendars for sale at Development Mrs. E. the church. The U.C.W. plans Feagan and Mrs. D. to cater to the District Annual MacDiarmid; Stewardship of the Women's Institute in and Finance - Mrs. H. late May or early June. McWhinney; In Church The slate of Nile U.C.W. Services - Mrs. W. Girven; officers for 1978 was read by and Christian Development - Mrs. C. Johnston. They are: Mrs. R. Pentland, Past President - Mrs. C. The Nile Johnston; President - Mrs. A. December meeting is to be Kerr; first vice-president - held at the church on Mrs. W. Girven; second vice- December at noon in form of president - Mrs. H. a pot luck dinner. Each McWhinney; secretary - Mrs. member is to bring a guest. J. Clements; treasurer - Mrs. Mrs. E. Feagan took over H. McWhinney; pianist -1V%-s. the devotional period of the November meeting. The theme was Remembrance. Mrs. Feagan read the poem "In Flander's Fields" and told a little about Dr. John MacCrae who had written the poem while serving in the battlefields. She also read an article taken from "Let's Think it Over" by Rev. M. L. Goodman on Remembrance.' The scripture reading t-ead by Mrs. J. Clements followed. ' Mrs. Feagan introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. J. Scott, a former neighbour who told the U.C.W. about her work with "Family in Children's Service" especially as it relates to Christmas time. She stressed the fact of getting donations for Christmas in early. The U.C.W. enjoyed having Mrs. Scott back with them. She was thanked by Mrs. Feagan. The meeting was closed with the Benediction and lunch was served by .Mrs. E. Sherwood, Mrs. Girven and Mrs. C. Kerr. A social time followed.