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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-11-16, Page 10PAGE 10—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1978 First Au Auburn's 12th bir- thday celebration committee held their monthly meeting in the Community Memorial Hall with president, Fred Lawrence in charge. The minutes were approved as read by the secretary, Eleanor Bradnock. The financial statement was given by the treasurer, Jim Schneider. He stated that a good profit was realized from the Halloween dance. A letter was read from the Ministry of Culture and Recreation con- cerning grants that might be made available and also a representative of a Travel Association had presented what they would do for the Auburn celebration and material will be sent to him as soon as possible. The three days' program next summer was outlined as d1 by the program com- mittee. A snowmobile poker rally is planned for in the new year and the date will be released soon. Mrs. Dorothy Grange discussed the decorating and several offered to find out where decorations can be ob- tained. It was announced that the new T-shirts with the Auburn crest are ready now -and will- be- on- sale - soon in all sizes and colours. Winter toques have been ordered to advertise the 125th bir- thday and they 'also will be ready for sale soon. Tickets are now on sale for the Plowing Match quilt and if you can help sell these, please contact Mrs. Fred Lawrence. Representatives, Stephen Haggitt and Bill Sproul for sports and Junior Farmers, outlined their plans ' for the celebration next year. There was a good at- tendance at the meeting butt it is hoped more will be' present for the next one called for December 13at8p.m.. sharp. W.M.S. The Auburn Presbyterian Women's Missionary Sodiety met for its November meeting at the home of Mrs. Wilfred President. The president, Mrs. San- derson was in charge and gave the call to worship followed by the hymn, Tell me the Old Old Story. She welcomed all present and the devotional period was conducted by Mrs. Lillian Leatherland. The scripture lesson, Exodus 14:12 to 21 verses was read alternately. The theme for the meditation was, Stand Still, followed by prayer. The roll call was an- swered by a Bible verse containing the word stand. Thank you cards were received and orders taken for the Glad Tidings magazine and Presbyterian calendars. Plans were discussed for the catering of the Lions Club "dinner on. December 6. The offering was received and dedicated and plans were made to hold the next meeting on December 14 at the home of Mrs. Frank Raithby. Mrs. Sanderson took the mission study of the work of the church in China. The meeting was closed with the hymn, Forth in Thy Name, 0 Lord, I go and the Lord's Prayer in unison. Lunch was served by Mars. Sanderson. urn chi1 CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP Twenty-two children between the ages of eight and 13 years attended the first meeting off the Children's Workshop held to prepare for Auburn's 125th birthday party next year. Mrs. Ann St Jean welcomed all and games were played and enjoyed. Two interesting films were shown by Rev. Earl St Jean, The Runt of the Litter and The Mitt. The children were divided into two groups of eight, nine and 10 -year- olds, with Mrs. St. Jean, Mrs. Bernadette Andrews and Mrs. Irene Millian as leaders. (these leaders plan to make lawn ornaments and they will later be sold to help finance other projects); and 11, 12 and 13 -year- olds with Mrs. Shirley Andres, Mrs. Maria Hebert and Ross Robinson as leaders (they plan on making a 'Nativity scene) Mr. Sandy Andrews will assist both groups. Popcorn, and freshie were sold. The next meeting is to be held tonight, Thursday evening, November 16 and the admission is 25 cents to help pay for material. Everyone is welcome. • - TRUSTEE BOARD The Auburn Trustee Board held their last meeting of the year in the Village Town Hall with the - chairman, Warner Andrews in charge. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read by the clerk, Frank Raithby. Bills were presented on the street and drains cleaned and on other work done throughout the village. Word was received by Mr. Andrews that the new lights for the village have been approved and could be installed in the near future. New storm windows have been in- stalled on the' two win- dows in the town hall and it is hoped that another can be installed on the library room. Plans for snow plowing have • been . made and Allan Craig will be hired to blow the snow this winter to open the village streets. The new council takes over next month. James Glousher will replace Sandy Andrews along with Warner Andrews and Kenneth Scott. 4-H NEWS Auburn Number 2, 4-H club held their fifth meeting at the home of Mrs. Tom Cunningham. Marilyn Archambault was in charge of the meeting which was opened by all repeating the 4-H pledge. The minutes were read by Debbie Cunningham. Marilyn Archambault was appointed to be press reporter. The members discussed menu planning and energy conservation. The members made superior steak, maple treasure and colorful fruit cocktail loaf. All took part in the tasting of the finished product. The meeting was closed with the 4-H motto. The sixth meeting of Auburn I was, held at the home of Kim and Patti McDowell in the form of a .party. Each member introduced the guest they had brought. This was a birthday party for Patti McDowell and Lisa Thank you I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone for their support at the polls. BiIICIIffrd ren's workshop uburn news Eleanor Bradnock, correspondent Rodger and the 4-11 dropouts. - Mrs. John Hildebrand and Mrs. Donald Cart- wright conducted a quiz on kitchen utensils. Kim McDowell led in a game called spoons. Shelley Powell read a poem about the 4-1-1 club which she had composed herself. All repeated the 4-H grace and then everyone enjoyed cheese and bacon on buns, cheesies, potato chips, punch and cake after . singing Happy Birthday to the two girls. Lisa thanked Mrs. McDowell for inviting the girls and preparing the food. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. John Hildebrand. :-COFFEE TIMERS- Last Wednesday morning, the Coffee Timers met at the home of Mrs. Oliver Anderson. The theme for the meeting was disco - dancing and everyone had a " chance to par- ticipate • • in the latest steps. Lunch was served by. Miss Brenda Ball and Mrs. Nancy Park. The next meeting will be held on November 20 at the Auburn Com- munity Memorial Hall. Badminton will be played. CHURCH NEWS Blyth Legion members and Legion Auxiliary members attended Knox United Church in Auburn last Sunday. • Presenting the colors was the Sergeant -At- Arms, Elliott Lapp and the standard bearers for the Legion were Stewart Ament and Ralph 526-7595 McCrea and for the.. Ladies' Auxiliary were Ruth Vincent and Sybil McDougall. SOCIAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McNall of Welland visited on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Tom. Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips. The community is pleased to report that Mrs. Ed Davies is home after being a patient for several weeks in Victoria Hospital. Mr. Donald Cartwright and son David and brother Jim of .Blyth returned , home from a hunting trip in Northern Ontario last Friday evening. The annual Family Night of the Auburn Women's Institute .•and Auburn Horticultural Society will be held on December 1 in the Community Memorial Hall. The November meeting of the Auburn Women's Institute will be held on November 21 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Leonard Archambault, public relations officer, will be in charge of the program. She • has Miss Bea McClenaghan, Huron County Home Economist, who will speak on home decorating and show pictures. . Everyone` is welcome to attend... Prize winners at the weekly euchre party held at the Auburn Com- munity- Memorial - Hall last week were: high lady -Mrs. Myrtle Munro; low lady - Mrs. Albert McFarlane; high man Charles Mills; low man. - Derrick Cartwright and novelty prize - Robbie Plunkett. 1' Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hamilton returned home on the weekend after visiting in Windsor with her mother, Mrs. Vera Lavigne. Mr: and Mrs. Donald Cartwright visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Courtney at Point Clark. Mrs. Bonnie Armour and daughter Julie of Waterloo spent the weekend . with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jardin and gran- dmother, Mrs. Elva Straughan. An unusual rescue was carried out recently as the result of the quick thinking of Constable John McNall of the Burlington Ontario Provincial Police who was monitoring the detachment's citizen band radio along with another dispatcher when they heard a distress call. The call came from a man whose pick-up truck was stuck in the sand at an abandoned race track in the middle of the desert at the . _.Ut.ah-Nevada. stateline. The call came clear over the line and no one was answering him so the two men took down the information and passed it on to the R.C.M.P. and they in turn relayed it to the United States authorities. The O.P.P. in Toronto' were later notified by the Utah State Police they rescued the • man as a result of the information passed on from Burlington. Constable McNall is the son of Mr., and Mrs. Stanley McNall of Welland who often visit in this district. Stan was born in this area. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Lapp visited last Sunday with their nephew, Mr. William Wood, Mrs. Wood and son David and Mrs. F. McBain at Brampton. Mrs. Edda Duncalfe of Toronto spent the weekend, _with“ • and, Mrs. Leonard Archambault, Rick and Marilyn. Recent guests with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson were rf Mrs. Richard Taylor Beach of Grand Bend; Mr. and Mrs. William Kruse of Kit- chener; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Caston of Mississauga; Mr. and Mrs. Ken Willis of Lon- don ; on -don; Mr, and Mrs. Douglas Knowles of Exeter; Mrs. Ken Bergman of Huron Park; Mr. and Mrs.Bob Clark and Krista of Seaforth and Mr. and Mrs. Greg . Park and William Anderson of London. WELCOME _ T� ySERVICE would like to call you with "housewarming gifts", and information about your new location. The Hostess will be glad to arrange your subscription to the Signal -Star. 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