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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-12-14, Page 14PAGE 14 — GODERICI SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMEER 14, 1978 Discuss how to get Wintario funds.for. Du At the monthly meeting of the Dungannon Agricultural Society on November 27, Wintario representative Mel- nie McLaughlin of Hanover explained grant procedure to #104 11 attendance. At the ,same meeting representativ- es from the Ashfield Town- • ship Council, Warren Zinn and Nan. Austin, discussed plans to raise money to provide playground equip- ment at the Agricultural Park. The Agricultural Society held a card party at the hall on Wednesday, December 6 with 12 tables of euchre. The prizes were, high lady, Mrs. Pearl Congram; high map Jack Errington; low lady, Mrs. Mary Lou McNeill; low man, Tom Webster; door prize, Mrs. Edna Alton. The Society plans to hold another card party in the near future on January 17th. The Willing Workers Group of the United Church held a very successful Christ- mas Tea and Bazaar in the Sunday School room_on Sat- urday afternoon. They had a well -stocked plant table, a bounteous supply of baked goods, an entrancing array of crafts and a table of used clothing. Tea and delicious cookies were served at small tables along the side. The proceeds are to be put towards a fund for church renovation. What was left on the used clothing table will be donated to the Family Services. It is planned to make this an annual event. This newly formed group with president Mrs. Joanne Whitney and secretary Mrs. Penny Hodges all worked together and put a great amount of effort and enthusi- asm into this project. Marty Rivett is in Univer- sity Hospital, London, where he had an operation on Wednesday on his neck and tubes were put into drain the abcess which had formed after receiving a hard bump on that spot. He is coming along well and expects to be home in a few days. Harry Brindley is home after having surgery in Clin- ,r ton Hospital recently for a lump which formed on his neck. He goes in for a check-up on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy McLean and family of London visited with Mr. and Mrs. Elden Austin on the weekend, Their son, Eddie, is a meml?er of the R.C.C. Pee Wee hockey team which played at the Lucknow Arena against the Lucknow Pee Wees on Saturday evening. Dr. Steve Stathers of Win- nipeg visited his cousin, Mrs. Mary Bere, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Andrew on Monday evening. He attend- ed a Symposium in Stratford on Wednesday. Bob Irvin is home and carrying on business as usual at the garage after having surgery in London to remove lumps from his neck. He was given a good report by the doctor. Church service and Sun- day School were cancelled at Dungannon United Church because of the weather. The 1' Dungannon doings Mary Bere correspondent White Gift Service will be held next Sunday and the lighting of the first two Advent Candles. The weath- er cleared in the afternoon 'and Nile Church was able to proceed with their White Gift service. Gordon Anderson's barn 529-7915 in Ashfield Township was struck by lightning and burn- ed to the ground on $unday evening, december 3rd. Their cattle and two horses were got out and are being stabled at neighbouring farms. Roy Wintemute has been 110! 110! HO! Santa Claus made a big.hit with children in Goderich when he rode around the Square with his elves and reindeer during the town's annual Santa Claus parade. He later held Santa's Court in the Park Theatre and was visited by many children who told him what they wanted for Christmas'. s. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) Goderich Community Credit Union in Goderich Hospital this past _week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Godfrey moved into the house at the west end of Joseph Street on the weekend. Sympathy is extended to the family of Stanley Snyder who died in Alexander Hos- pital, Goderich on December 4 in his 77th year. A former native of Colborne Township, .he is survived by his wife, Gertrude Houghton Snyder, 2 daughters, Dawn, Mrs. Donald Sowerby of Colborne; Lynn, Mrs. Brian Rumig, Goderich and one son, Wayne Snyder, off Ashfield Township, and 11 grand- children. CHRISTIAN F1 LLOWSHIIP CHURCH Most of the members of the M.Y.F. group spent the weekend at a youth retreat at Silver Springs Camp, near Port Elgin. Their sponsors, Murray and Ruth Martin, ac- companied them, and Gord- on and Ruth Johnston were also along to share some thoughts and teaching on the meaning of prayer. About 85 people were present to enjoy the Christ- mas program on Sunday evening. There were recita- tions and musical numbers as well as several plays,' one of which was "The Story of Silent Night", acted out by some of the youth class. The program closed with candlelighting service by 12 of the young people. The president of the group, Ken Metzger, took the leading part and told, in his own words, the meaning of the ceremony, which points to Christ the Light of the world, and how that Light can be passed from one of His followers to another. The song "Pass it On" concluded the service. DUNGANNON W.I. On Friday evening, Dec- ember 8, 1978, Dungannon W.I. members and guests gathered in Carlow Hall for their Christmas meeting in the form of a dinner. A delicious turkey meal with all the trimmings was served by the Tiger -Dunlop Women's Institute in,..;:,t1ieir festive 'setting, of ;air and red candles. Mrs. Sam Gibson who' had GUARANTEED DEPOSITS • one year term - • withdrawal privileges PiaN x.n• €I is I i'> II I INTEREST Waft OFFICE HOURS: 6:3714:15 Mon. to Thurs. 9:36-6:30 Frl. Goderich Community CREDIT UNION 39 ST. DAVID ST. GODERICH ' 524-7931 greeted all on arrival, thank- ed the ladies for the meal and efficient service, and extend- ed Christmas greetings. Mrs, Richard Buchanan re- plied and also extended Season's Greetings. The lucky cup and saucer prize was won by Mrs. Winnifred Girvin, and the lucky chair, by Mrs. Hugh McWhinney. Mrs. Gordon Finnigan , and Mrs. Robt. Irvin distributed the gifts in the exchange from under a decorated tree. Tables were soon cleared and several games of euchre were enjoyed. Winners were, high lady, Mrs. Jack -Erring- ton; 2nd high, Miss Iva Carr; high man, George Errington; 2nd high, Mrs. Ben Mole; most lone hands, Mrs. Gra- ham McNee., , A special thanks was expressed by Mrs. McNee to the commit- tee in charge. They were Mrs. Sam Gibson, Mrs. Russell Alton, Mrs. Gordon Finnigan, and Mrs, Robt. Irvin. Mrs. Howard John- ston, on behalf ofthebests, expressed appteciatid `° The president,R Mrs. George Errington, reminded the members (4 dip net meeting at Mrs. Clifford Purdon's, when Mrs.' War- ren Zinn will show slues. 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