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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-06-29, Page 14PAGE 14--GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1978 rOWN AND couNrer CLASSIFIEDS 26. Births McIVOR: Hi! I'm Kristine Ann McIvor; finally I arrived in the safe hands of Dr. Ralph Anderson, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, June 20, 1978. I tipped the scales at 8 lbs. 91/1 ozs., and was 211/2 " long. My proud parents are Dave and Becky (nee Crawford). I am the first granddaughter for Marg and Len Willis and the fourth grandchild for Gord and Joan Crawford. -26, 28. Engagements Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Forrester, Cambridge, Ont. wish to announce the for- thcoming marriage of their daughter, Nancy Elizabeth to Mr, Allan Douglas Drennan, Goderich, son of M,r. and Mrs. Douglas Drennan, RR 3 Goderich. The marriage will take place at Centrale Presbyterian Church, Cambridge at 4 p.m. Saturday July 29, 1978.-26 Mr. and Mrs. John Hakkers of Auburn are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Helen, to Mr. Keith A. Lapp son of Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Lapp of Auburn. The wed- ding will take place on Friday, June 30th, 1978 at 7 p.m. at Blyth Christian Reform Church. -26 Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Riley and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kellestine of Goderich are happy to announce the forth- coming marriage of their children, Diann and Donald on July 15, 1978 at 3:00 p.m. at North Street United Church, Goderich.-26ric 29. Marriages Mrs. Marie Boyes of Goderich and Mr. Jack Shaw of Essex, Ontario, wish to announce their marriage at St. George's Church, Goderich, Ontario, on Friday evening, June 16, 1978.-26x 31. Card of thanks DRAPER: The family of the late Clara Draper wish to express their sincere ap- preciation and thanks to all their relatives, friends, and neighbours for their many acts of kindness and sym- pathy in the sudden loss of a dear wife , sister and aunt. Special thanks to the ladies of Christ Church, Port Albert, Rev. Crocker and the McCallum Funeral Home. Elton Draper. -26x MacDONALD: With the "expert, personal care given by the nurses and the doctors at our hospital, and the thoughtfulness of friends, one could not help but make a speedy recovery. Thank you to all. D. MacDonald. 24. Business opportunities 31. Card of thanks BOGIE: I would like to express my sincere ap- preciation for the many acts of kindness and messages of sympathy received at the time of the loss of my dear wife, Grace. 1 would especially lilke to thank Dr. J. Hollingworth and the nurses and staff of A.M. and G. Hospital for their care, Rev. G.L. Royal, McCallum Funeral Home,• pallbearers and those who offered cars or assisted in any way. Rod Bogie. -26x EVANS: . I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to my, relatives, friends and neigh- bours for floral tributes, charitable donations, and cards received during my recent sad bereavement. Special thanks to the Stiles Funeral Home; Dr. Thmson and nurses on 2nd West of Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, for their excellent care of my wife during her illness; also to Drs. Warwich and Macko and nurses at Victoria Hospital, London, and to Rev. Robert Crocker. Special thanks to Mrs. G. Willert and Mrs. Irene Sparks who served lunch. Your kindness will always be remembered. Leslie Evans.-26AR GOW i We wish to thank our family, relatives, neighbours and friends for the many beautiful flowers, gifts and cards we received on our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Special Thanks to the United Church Sunday School for their flowers. Luella ,and Bill Gow.-26x McCLURE: We wish to thank all our relatives, and friends. for the sympathy and comfort extended to us in the loss of our dear mother, Ellen McClure. We express a special thankyou to the staff at Huronview for the care given to her during the years and' to the staff at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital during herrecent-staythere:- Thanks to those who sent flowers and cards, to Rev. John D.M. Wood and the pallbearers. Florence Sowerby, Myrtle Glazier.-26AR SRAUGHAN: We wish to thank our family for their work and efforts in arranging the reception held for us on the occasion of our 50th Wedding Anniversary. It was a delightful and memorable occasion. Our thanks also to relatives, friends and neighbours for their lovely gifts, flowers and cards, and best wishes. All was much appreciated. Andrew and Elizabeth Straughan.-26 24. Business opportunities DEALER ENQUIRY Everyone is talking about It, Carpet Manufacturers are recommending It. The new revolutionary "ROTO STATIC" Carpet Cleaning System. Associated dealer required for your area. This is a patented pending system—no competition in your protected area. It's one of o kind. Call for more information and a personal Invitation to our V.I.P. dealer introduction to be held at the Ramada Inn, London, July 8th & 9th. Our program will enable you to enloy success and a better life-style. Robben Industries Ltd. 55 MIII Road Alex, Ont. LIS 2H2 416-683-0520 Kingsbridge News Handball and softball are being played in House League competition. The finals of boys' senior handball see Bobby Austin (Toronto) meeting Jimmy VanOsch (Edmonton). Survivors in the junior boys' competition are Ken VanOsch (Edmonton), Ron Delbergue (Edmonton), Steven Hickey (Saskatchewan) and Shawn Doherty (Saskatchewan) . In senior softball, Toronto has tied Emondton and defeated Saskatchewan , to gain three points. The House League championships have changed drastically because of Track and Field and Playday. Edmonton are now in first place with 847 points, Toronto is second with 834 and Saskatchewan, who led all year, slipped into third 'place with 820 points. With a week to go, Edmonton may be able to retain the championship for a second year in a row. In 'intermediate girls' doubles in handball Jackie VanOsch and Debbie Drennan are - champions; intermediate boys' doubles champions are Brent Berry and Joe Gerdes; intermediate •boys' singles - Jim. VanOsch and junior boys' singles,- Steven Hickey. Christian Fellowship Church has campmout Mrs. Eldon Austin, who was a patient in Goderich hospital over a week, returned hone on Monday. Also, Mrs. Jack Caesar, a patient in University hospital, London, returned home Wednesday. Robt, Irvin was in University hospital for tests Monday and is feeling somewhat better. For each of these, the community's wish'is for continued improvement. Kathie and John Stanbury moved to their new home in Dungannon this weekend. Former owners, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McGee, are tem - Smile Little Tommy telling his mother a.{ioi his day in school. "Today our teacher'' asked me if I had any brothers or sisters, and L said I was an only child." "And what did she say?" inquired the mother. "She said; 'Thank goodness !" i + A long time ago, the good , old days were called these trying times. ll11 Indian war paint: Sioux veneer. porarily at Mrs. Haney's home in Wingham until they get possession of their home in Blyth. Mr: and Mrs. McGee will be greatly missed in Dungannon. Mrs. Len Biloy, Judy, Scott and Kristin of Detroit have spent a week at their summer home here, and attended the Taylor family reunion at Port Albert last Sunday. Len came for this weekend and returned on Sunday with the family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pentland and Matthew of Detroit have been vacationing at Port Albert this week. Teressa Taylor from near Lucknow spent several days this week with her friend, Janet Godfrey. Miss Lori llorrison of Toronto ,vi" .ted, Mr•. and Mrs. How .wed Gbdrey and family for the weekend. -At Bayfield Old Town Midi oca 'Sunday, The Wandnitoi., presented Fashion Show at whuth severallrom here were in attendance. Congratulations to 'Mr. and Mrs. Donald Curran on the birth of a baby boy on Saturday, June 24, in Goderich Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lauzon of Stoney Point spent the weekend with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Smith. A bridal shower' was ungannon doings Mary Bere correspondent 529-7915 held recently for Miss Evelyn Schmid. Nancy 'Brindley was chairlady for a program consisting of a, contest by Leola Chisolrn, piano solos by ` Te Logtenberg„ a < nfAct&ng by V i4?On' a bisholrn,.and piano solos by; kr„atland. addv'ess to the bride- to-be was .lad by Irene 'Logtenberg, and the g1ftts'. :were carried in by several .little .girls, Vicki and ' Julie Pentland, Melissa Logtenberg, Jackie and Maribeth Dawson. Evelyn thanked friends and neighbours for her lovely gifts and those who had planned the shower. Lunch was then enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Snyder, Colin and Cathy, visited on Sunday af- ternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Lee at Palmerston. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reed and little son Jessie, of Toronto, are holidaying at their summer home near the village. DUNGANNON UNITED CHUME Akt the Dung40en United (Aural servilzodri, Sunday, the foilbwing were welcomed into the membership: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pengelly from Belgrave United Church; Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Olson from Woodbridge, United Church; and Mrs. Ger- trude Park, from the Anglican Church. In the church service, Mr. Wayne Snyder, Sunday School superientendent, assisted by the Reverend Clyde Westhaver, made the presentation of 25 awards, certificates and seals, to pupils who had attended at least 36 of the 40 sessions of Sunday School and four of these had perfect attendance. Mrs. Debbie Culbert sang a solo, "There'll be Peace'. in the Valley", accompanied by the organist, Miss Shelley Rivett. Rev. C. Westhaver's sermon, "A religion that cots uc Something" (second Samuel 24 verse 24), was followed by Holy Communion service. `io 1.g Chin- a e tkepiaCf glazed pi. t. .., Dungannon 4; .it "Onto h (f rty.,er Malidilttet,) and . t h e parsbnag ,0 iien,t one was they sfj;ip`" ea,,,_: `'this century; -giratefully reeet 3 ll t^a, Margi et Prjt : of 'orontu " DUNGAN5ON CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHi'RCH The Dungannon Christian Fellowship Church group enjoyed a camp -out this past weekend at Point Farms Provincial Park. Tents, campers and trailers graced the grounds housing 50 people. A Sunday School picnic on Saturday afternoon was incorporated into the general program. Fireside singing each evening was led by Ruth Martin. The pastor led in devotions based on the topic of "Guidance" Sunday morning Su;ndiay School and services tces were hada beagt0.044 set - „c. M #'1'a'. *ail e '•atll „ 40015-0101 gargle, rats; 19197,0:10 drinks. S + er--e ''1 $ 114040.1 AMA 1,401e 0#9. li'axe ail t j ' ve ih pr's tbaj. duty 2, !' w , fled evening diYjr[iiti:''` we will be sptkcc:F>al: °j l Sers and 1 pkat"'groups each Sunday. Doug Zeta' will be the first speaker and Vacation Bible` 6414,0V is to be held the til ii4t- week.of July, 1Vpt day to:. Friday at 9 to 115 Irxi. Memorial service 't Dungannon Cemetery $'a ,to`'be Sunday, July 2 at 3:15 p.m. the music will be provided by Christian Fellowship Church's Martin quartet. An invitation has been extended to the congregation of Maple View Church, Wellesley to join in with the group, this Sunday evening. Why not get in your car and drive to Peter Martin's field next Sunday evening at 8 o'clock and enjoy this service also? BROOKSIDE NEWS Junior classes from Brookside School went swimming at Vanastra on Friday. Mrs. Lois Farrish, kindergarten teacher, is in Wingham hospital, and Mrs. Mary Bere is in Goderich hospital with sciatica. SOCIAL NEWS During their holidays, Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Eedy were in Edmonton where they attended the Legion convention, and in Calgary to visit Mr. and Mrs. Frank )fie.:cjy. Titey 41$e enjoyed, w motor trip to,Rnff ant,.!e:P=. t Sunday, lune 25, Ilk. and M'rs. A.J. Sherwood attended a Squadron picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norwood Eastwood, Hamilton, and also visited Mr. and Mrs. -Ed, Laithwaite and family in Cambridge (Galt). Minister speaks to U.C.W. on his work The June meeting of the Auburn Women's Institute was held last Tuesday in the Com- munity Memorial Hall with the president, Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock in charge. The meeting was opened with the WI Ode, the Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada with Mrs. Catherine Jackson at the piano.. -After welcoming everyone, . the minutes were read by Mrs. Donald Maines in the absence of the secretary, Mrs. Robert Peck. She also gave the financial statement. Mrs. Bradnock thanked the ladies who had assisted in catering to the busload from Embro the week before when 45 WI member's were served. A. letter was read from the Blyth Centre for the Arts and also a thank -you note from Mrs. Barbara Zettler for a gift received. The card report was given by Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell and she read the thank -you notes which she had received. The report of the Huron -West District Annual was given by Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. The roll call was an- swered by telling a Canadian law for which I am thankful. Mrs. Donald. Haines reported on the pork barbecue Which is to be held July 19 and asked each member to make a pie and help to make the cabbage salad. Mrs. Thomas Haggitt and Mrs. Frank Raithby will help in the kitchen. The quilt blocks are now finished by the members and will be put together soon. Anyone wishing to help quilt this International Ploughing Match quilt, . please contact Mrs. Frank Raithby. The new T shirts for the 125th birthday party of Auburn were on display.. Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer had a contest of towns in Huron County. Mrs. Leonard Archambault was the winner. Mrs. Frank Raithby announced th-at more maple leaf labels are needed and Mrs. Donald Haines will be collecting kraft labels to assist with the Huron County Home Bound project. The prize for having a birthday nearest December 4 went to Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer. The meeting was under the direction of Resolutions conveners, Mrs. Frank Raithby and Mrs. Ed ` -Davies. Mrs. Frank Raithby in- troduced ' the guest speaker of the afternoon, Mrs. Louise Marritt of Belrnore, field co- ordinator of the Rural Development Outreach program under the University of Guelph. She stated that the program is the only project funded in Canada from the Kellogg Foundation at Battlecreek, Michigan. In her interesting address, she told that it• was the object that communities could learn more about themselves and serve town and country. She. told about the Day Centre at Huronview and how they are trying to locate the homebound people in the northern part of Huron County and find out how they can be helped. Mrs. Ed .Davies thanked Mrs. Marritt and presented her with a gift. Cake and ice-cream was served by Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer and Mrs. Leonard Archambault. The prize for having the lucky cup went to Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson and the lady with the most buttons was Mrs. Marritt. UCW The United Church Women of Knox United Church held their. June meeting in the Sunday school room of the church on Monday evening' June 19. Unit 2 was in charge'bf the program.Mrs. Norman Wightman gave the call to worship. The theme' for the meeting was on giving.. The hymn, Take My Life and Let It Be, was sung with Mrs. Donald Haines as pianist. Mrs. Norman Wightman, assisted by Mrs. Gerald McDowelll, Mrs. Peter Verbeek and Mrs. Jack. _Armstrong, presentdd an inspiring devotional period on the theme. - Several portions of scripture were read. followed by a short meditation on each phase of the theme. The question, What do each one of us bring to God? closed the devotional period. This gave much food for thought. Marilyn Wightman and Sandra McClihchey favoured with a piano duet. The offering was received by Mrs. Gerald McDowell and Mrs. Peter Verbeek and dedicated with prayer. Mrs. Arnold Cook, convener of the Stewardship Committee, introduced the guest speaker, the Reverend Dan Sargent,, who is rector of the Anglican church parish composed of Auburn, Blyth, Belgrave and Brussels. Rev. Sargent and his family spent some time in the Yukon where he ministered to the native Indians and the white people who lived there. He told many interesting facts regarding the eountr-y,-his--parish there and the native Indians. The Indian people are. hungry 'fer the Gospel . Auburn. news taught in simple language which they can understand. They live on the assurance that "Jesus loves me." They are gradually adapting to the white man's way of life. The -introduction of alcohol by the white man has had a bad effect on the Indian people. Mr. Sargent showed slides of the area where he had worked. The audience was given an opportunity to ask questions regarding the country and people which Mr. Sargent answered. Mrs. Earl St. Jean thanked Mr. Sargent for his most interesting talk and colorful slides and presented him with a gift. Mr. Sargent ac- companied on his guitar while everyone sang, Whosoever Will, May Come. • A tasty lunch was served by the Unit .2 ladies followed by a business period, presided over by the president, Mrs. Donald.Haine•s. Eleanor Bradnock, correspondent In the absence of the secretary, Mrs. Thomas Jardin, the minutes of the previous meeting were read by Mrs. Beth Lansing and approved as read. Some business items were discussed and final plans were made for the Rose Tea, Bake Sale, Crafts, etc. to be held on June 24. A bus trip .-' to McLaughlin Home and Rose Gardens, Oshawa was 'set for August 2..If anyone is interested, please contact Mrs, Donald Haines. An invitation to attend the 100th anniversary of the Londesboro United Church manse, June 28 was accepted. A donation will be sent to help defray expenses at the United Church booth at the Ploughing Match in September to serve free coffee and cookies. Plans were made to 526-7595 serve freshie and cookies to the children attending Bible School July 10-14. Mrs. Donald Haines closed the meeting with prayer. CHURCH NEWS On Sunday June 25, the children who attended the Knox United Church Sunday school received their diplomas and seals for regular attendance. The superintendents, Larry Plaetzer and Brenda Ball, presented the following,pupils with: first year diplomas -Rose Marie Young, Donna Lynn Armstrong, Karen Plunkett, Jamie Durnin, Sarah Clark and Stuart Barker; second year seals -Sheila Rodger, Leslie Lawrence, Ian Andrews, Jeff Nesbitt, Bryan Gross, Cathy Nesbitt, Melissa Clark, Anita Gross, Sharon Ramsey, Bryan sey, About 45 war veterans from Westminster Hospital in London made a trip to Goderich on Wednesday, June 21 for an afternoon of fishing off the pier. They were later taken to the Legion Hall where they were fed supper by the Legion Ladies' Auxiliary. The fishing excursion is an annual event spon- "sored,by Legion Bl'aneh 109. (Photo by Joanne Walters) r., and Sandra Deveau; third year seals -Lori Millian„ Kenny Millian, Lana Lawrence, Lori Armstrong, Clynis-Marie Young, •Steven Millian and Anna -Marie Young; fourth year seals -Steven Verbeek, Michael Millian,) Bobby Millian,) Angela Millian and Leona Cunningham; seventh year seals -Angela Schneider, Julie Cun- ningham, Todd Andrews,; eighth year, seals -Brian Wightman, Dennis Schneider, Shawn Seers, Gienyce McClinchey, Lorie Cartwright and Sherry Verbeek; ninth year seals -Jamie Daer, Sharon Glousher, Carol Seers, Patti McDowell, Nancy VAerbeek, Roger Cunningham and Julie Daer; tenth year seal - Keith Hallam; eleventh year seals-Debbid Cunningham, Janke Daer and Brent Andrews; twelfth year seal -Michael Andrews: and thirteenth year seal - Marilyn Archambault. The following children were each presented with a copy of the Children's Living Bible for regular attendance in the beginner's class: Lori Armstrong, Leona Cunningham, Sheila Roger, Anita Gross Jeff Nesbitt, Michael Millian and Jamie Durnin, The 52nd annual memorial service of Ball's cemetery will .be held on Sunday July 2 at 3 p.m. with the Reverend Dan Sargent in charge. Roses, roses, roses, all colours decorated the Sunday school room of Knox United Church last Saturday for the Rose Tea and Bazaar. Mrs. Thomas Lawler and Mrs. Robert Arthur were conveners of the decorating committee. The tea tables were centered by a rose in a rose bowl and guest were served lunch under the convenership of Unit 1 with their leader, Mrs. Maurice Bean. The guests were welcomed by the UCW president, Mrs. Donald Haines assisted by Mrs. Earl,St. Jean. The bazaar, bake table and crafts were in the charge of Unit One with Mrs. Jack Armstrong, their leader., ' The fish pond was in the charge of Mrs. Ian Clark and the Girl's Club. SOCIAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McIntosh, Miss Marge L. McIntosh' of London and Mr. D. Coffin of Port Stanley visited on the weekend with Mrs. Frances Clark, • Mr. arid Mrs. Orval McPhee returned last Wednesday after a holiday spent at the East Coast. Mrs. Ann Redmond of Goderich and her sisters, Mrs. Frances Dodd of Sydney, Australia were guests last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Haggitt visited last Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Haggitt and family at Exeter. Mrs. Karl Teichert of Goderich visited last Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Torn Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Carter of Woodstock visited on the weekend with his sister, Mrs. Jack Armstrong and Mr. Armstrong. Mrs. John Korstan je returned home last Monday after a month's visit with relatives in Holland. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson and their son William Anderson of London returned home last Wednesday after. three week's holiday in the Maritimes and Newfoundland. Mr. Donald Jardin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jardin, was awarded the Victor Graham Award at the annual banquet for the Council for Excep- tional Children. The award, is given annually to an educator who has done exceptional service for handicapped students. Mr, Jardin is Principal of the H.L. McQuarrie Senior School for the trainable retarded in Kitchener. Mr. Warner Andrews received word that his cousin, Bruce Evans of Silvertone, Manitoba had passed away this past week. Mrs, Bert Allen of Agincourt visited 'with Mrs. Beth Lansing during_x the past week. Mr. Fred Wagner is a patient in Victoria Hospital, He is wished speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Youngblut of Woodstock visited •on the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson and Mr. Sanderson. The community is pleased to report that Mr, Fred Lawrence returned home last Friday after having knee surgery in Victoria Hospital, Lon- don.