HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-12-21, Page 8PAGE 8 —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER21, 1978
Auburn party set
The December meeting
of Auburn's 125th com-
mittee to plan the bir-
thday party met in the
Auburn Community
Memorial hall last
Wednesday with the
president Fred Lawrence
in the chair. The minutes
were approved as read by
the secretary Eleanor
Bradnock. The treasurer,
Jim Schneider gave the
financial statement.
It was reported that the
Auburn T-shirts are
selling well and many are
buying for gifts. There
are five colours - white
with green, blue, green
red and mauve. Some
members reported on
decorations for, next year,
and February 18th was
set for the Snowmobile
Poker Rally and the
invitation committee
report was given to the
committees present.
Al Craig and Fred
Lawrence will be in
charge of advertising and
will make up posters for
the poker rally. Bill
Sproul reported for the
sports planned for next
July weekend. A beard
growing contest was
discussed and any one
wishing to enter please
contact Sandy Andrews
'by January 15th.
A beauty queen contest
was discussed and more
will be available at future
meetings. The next
meeting will be held on
January 10th so try to
come out and assist in
any way or on any
committee you choose.
Anglican Women.
meet
The St. Mark's
Anglican Church Women
met for their December
meeting at the home of
Mrs. Thomas Haggitt.
Mrs. John Daer read the
scripture lesson, and all
took part in reading the
meditation from the
Living Message.
A reading was given by
Mrs. Lillian Letherland
and Mrs. Thomas Haggitt
gave the topic The Holy
Land followed by another,
reading. Mrs. Haggitt
thanked all who had
taken part in the
program.
The president, Mrs.
Donald Cartwright, took
charge and opened with
the poem,` the minutes
were read by the
secretary Mrs. John
Daer, and the financial
statement was given by
the treasurer Mrs.
uburn
news
Eleanor Bradnock, correspondent
Thomas Haggitt. The roll
call was answered by
giving a Bible verse
about the birth of Jesus.
The offering was
received and the
travelling apron passed
around.
Plans to cater to the
Lions club dinner in
January and the meeting
closed with the Grace.
Lunch was served by
Mrs. Haggitt assisted by
Mrs. Jim Schneider.
Pageant
A Christmas Pageant is
to be presented on
Saturday December 23rd
in Knox United Church by
the members and Sunday
school at 8 p.m. Everyone
welcome. A new addition
will be a wee alive baby
to play the part of Baby
Jesus.
Mrs. John Hallam
A memorial service
was held last Friday at
the Fellowship Bible
Chapel, Clinton for Mrs.
John Hallam, who passed
away on Wednesday
December 13, 1978 in
Clinton Public hospital.
She was the former
Margaret Pitblado and
was in her 67th year.
She is survived by her
husband, John Hallam,
RR 1, Auburn; two sons,
Brian of RR 1, Auburn
and Stuart of Moffat; two
daughters, Mrs. Donald
(Maureen) Elliott and
Mrs. William (Donna)
Crawford both of
Goderich; her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John Pit-
blado, Goderich; one
brother, Jack Pitblado,
St. Catharines; a sister
Mrs. Jeanette
McWhinney; 12 grand-
children and two great
grandchildren. She was
predeceased by a sister,
Winnifred Stephens.
At the "request of the
deceased, her body was
526-7595
donated to Science. Stiles
Funeral Home, Goderich
was in charge of
arrangements..
United church news
Knox United Church
Sunday school room was
filled to capacity for their
annual Christmas con-
cert last Saturday
evening. The room was
attractively decorated
for the Christmas season
and also a well decorated
lighted tree.
The Sunday school
superintendent, Barry
Millian presided for the
program. The nursery
class with Mrs. Leonard
Archambault, Mrs.
Barry Millian and Mrs.
Wayner Millian
presented a number - God
tells them How. Lana and
Leslie Lawrence sang
two duets, "I'm getting
nuttin for Christmas"
and "Rudolph" ac-
companied on the piano
by ''their mother, Mrs.
Fred Lawrence.
Angela Schneider did a
step dance number, and
the primary class with
teachers, Mrs. Gerald
McDowell and Mrs.
Murray Nesbitt
presented two numbers -
Christmas Candles and
Stars of Christmas. Lori
and Steven Millian
presented two vocal
numbers - "Silver Bells"
and "Jingle Bell Rock"
with Lori on the piano and
Steven with the guitar.
The junior A class of
Mrs. Sandy Andrews and
Mrs. Ian Clark presented
a pageant - "I learned
about Jesus from
Grandma in her rocking
chair". The class sang
the song accompanied by
Steven Millian on guitar
and Mrs. Barry. Millian
on the piano. The gran-
dma' was Mrs. Eleanor
Bra/nock with Ian
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the rocking chair.
Sharon Ramsay did a
step dance number and
junior B class with their
teachers Mrs. Peter
Verbeek and Mrs. Jim
Schneider presented a
play - Candles of
Memory.
The intermediate class
with their teacher, Miss
Brenda Ball gave an
entertaining Puppet
show. Carols were sung
while the children waited
for Santa Claus who gave
out gifts and bags of
candy.
Celebrate with
anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Bert
Daer, Blyth were
honoured last Sunday
when members of their
family gathered in the
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Ho, Ho
The kindergarten students of Victoria Public School were quite
demonstrative as they sang a selection of Christmas carols
before a packed audience at the Victoria School Christmas
concert, Monday. (photo by Dave Sykes)
BE SURE
HE DOESN'T
HAVE TO
DAMPEN
YOUR
CHRISTMAS !
CA
Unfortunately, In -The -Home Hazards Increase during the Festive Season
Here's advice from the Joint .Fire Prevention Publicity Committee of
Canada:
" Your evergreen Christmas tree and its decorations are potential fire
hazards. They head the list of a sensible family's preparations for a happy
holiday.
• Your tree should be fresh. A dry tree readily sheds Its needles. Keep your
tree outdoors until. you are ready to decorate. Indoors, keep the. tree,
standing in water; after cutting off at least an inch from the butt.
Replenish the water daily.
" Your electric lighting strings should be checked for frayed cords or short
circuits. Buy only CSA approved sets. Use rion•flammable decorations.
Disconnect the lights when leaving home or going to bed. Candles, of course,
constitute added hazards.
• Keep matches out of the reach of Utile hands.
" Clear wrappings away from the base of the tree as soon as the gifts are
opened.
" Set the tree away fron, the fireplace. Do not block access to exits.
• Have plenty of large ash trays for the guests who smoke. '
• Never leave small children alone or unattended in the home.
• Cookstove fires from oils or grease are. an emergency. Smother the
flames...a rug...baking soda...never. water. If this doesn't do the lob, get
everybody out and call the Fire Department.
On behalf of The Goderich Fire
Department, Chief Bill Beacom
wishes one and all e
SAFE CHRISTMAS SEASON!!
In seconds, a festive tree
may become a torch, and
in minutes a house may be destroyed!
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THIS MESSAGE SPONSORED IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY THE
GODERICH FIRE DEPARTMENT