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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-01-18, Page 10PAGE 10—THE•GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1979 Eeopk -..-mparticular Hosp. Aux. year is uccessful MR. AND MRS. PHIL PETRIE (Photo by .1. Fitzgerald) Wed at Knox Knox Presbyterian Church in Goderich was the scene of a pretty Christmas season wedding on December. 16 at 3 p.m. when Barb Straughan and Phil Petrie both of Goderich exchanged wedding vows. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Straughan of Goderich and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Petrie of Port Albert. The Reverend G.L. Royal officiated at the double ring ceremony. Grant Ellison of Goderich sang The Wedding Prayer, Wedding -Song -and Morning Has - Broken accompanied by organist Lorne Dotterer. ,The front of the church was 'decorated with can - A successful year was reported in all phases of auxiliary work at the annual meeting of the Auxiliary to Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. The meeting was held in the Auxiliary Room at 2 p.m. on January 15 with the president, Mrs. R. McCallum presiding. Ten general meetings and three meetings of -the executive were held during the year. This included a luncheon meeting at the Maitland Golf and Country Club in. June and a special meeting called in October. At this special meeting James Magee presented plans which he had drawn for a suggested new Gift Shop in the waiting room at the front entrance. It was agreed to proceed with the building of the delabra.with red streamers, red and white mums and shop as soon as carnations and pine. Two Christmas trees, point- materials were available. settias and candles decorated the chancel for the The Hospital Auxiliary. occassion. members. a_ppr_eciate very much Mr. Magee's generous contribution of expertise as an architect in preparing these plans. During the •year, the Auxiliary purchased the following equipment for the hospital: a refrigerator -freezer for the laboratory, a refrigerator for the West Wing (second floor), a food processor for the special diet kitchen, four stand-up scales and one set of baby scales, Books valued at $200 were also purchased for the nur- ses' library. A $200 bursary and a pair of engraved scissors were_ pnesented to--a- former CandyStriper who began her training as a nurse in September. Three donations were made to a special Memorial Fund in memory of three valued members, Mrs. F. Walkom, Mrs. J. McLaren, •and Miss Esther Hume. The treasurer, Mrs. D. mith reported a suc- cessful year financially. Several donations The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a full-length gown designed andisewn by her mother. It was of polyester satin with Fpench lace and ' seed.pearls emphasizing the empire waistline and the skirt overlayed with lace. The long bell sleeves of the gown were lace trimmed. A lace and pearl headpiece held the bride's - floor - length tulle veiLtrimmed with lace. The bride carried a cagcade bouquet of red roses, white carnations, baby's breath and holly. Matron •of honor was Mrs. Linda Johnston of Goderich, sister of -the bride. She wore a cranberry red gown of polyester crepe with spaghetti straps and a pleated cape. She carried a white maribou muff with red carnations, pine sprigs and fresh holly with red berries. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Anita Straughan of Goderich, sister-in-law of the bride and Miss Trish Petrie of Port Albert, sister of the groom. They were gowned the same as the matron of -honor. Groom- sman was Leonard Kolkman of Goderich, friend of the groom. Guests were ushered into the church by Chip Wilson and Steve.Gardiner, both of Goderich and both friends of the groom. Following the wedding ceremony, a reception was held at Saltford Valley Hall. The hall was decorated with red and white carnations and red streamers for the occassion: The bride's mother greeted guests wearing a silk • pleated floor length brown quiana gown with a blouson styled top and an orange rose corsage. The groom's mother chose a floor length qraana gown of dusty rose with long handkerchief sleeves, a V-neck and a cream colored rose corsage. For a wedding trip, the bride changed to a tunic pent suit of polyester knit in a cream color with red trim. The pants of the suit featured flared legs. Mr, and Mrs. Phil Petrie are living at 194 St. David Street in Goderich. Prior the Weddingthe bride was feted at several showers. These showers were hosted by Mrs. Lihda Johnston, sister of the bride, Mrs. Anita Straughan, sister-in-law of the bride,and. Mrs. Shirley Straughan • and Mrs. Colleen McLean, cousins of the bride. Guests were present at the wedding from Barrie, Livonia and Wayne, Michigan, Toronto, Niagara. Falls, London, Exeter, Clinton, Lucknow, North Bhy, Thorndale, Wingham, Port 'Albert and Goderich. Live in Auburn St.James Catholic Church in Seaforth was the scene of a pretty winter wedding on Friday, January 12 when Charlene DeJong of R.R. 1 Brucefield and Harry Franken of R.R. 2 Auburn exchanged vows. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon DeJong of R.R. 1 Brucefield and the groom is the son Of Mrs:Emma Franken of R.R. 2 Auburn and the late John Franken. Father' Laraugh Officiated at the double ring ceremony. Organist Maureen Hutchinson and soloist Cyril Boyle provided the music. Matron of honor was Linda'DeJong of Exeter. Bridesmaids were Brenda DeJong of Seaforth and Glenda Wbod of R.R. 3 Blyth. Pat D,e.Tong of Exeter was the best man. Guests were ushered into the church by Jeff DeJong of Brucefield and Ed Franken of Auburn. Guests were present at the wedding from London, Chatharn, Mississauga and the surrounding areas. Following the wedding ceremony, an open reception and dance were held at the Legion Hall in Seaforth. ^ After a 'Wedding trip tO the south; Mr. and Mrs. • Harry Franken Milt up residence in Auburn. towards the work of the Auxiliary were received during the year and these were greatly ap- preciated. The treasurer has procured an official number for income tax purposes and will issue receipts for any donations received. In the spring a Penny Fair was held with the prizes being displayed at Morris Draperies. The Auxiliary wishes to thank the proprietors for their hospitality in giving space for this project. Calendars were not sold this fall. The Gift Shop has been open six afternoons and evenings each week when personnel is available. The cart' was taken from room to room on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoons. The Candy Stripers' program under Mrs. N. Jackson's. direction has been quite active with a total of 1,520 hours when the girls were on duty. At present -18 girls are in- volved. This number will likely be increased to 22. Mrs. C. Worsen' presided for the election and installation of of- ficers. Mrs. R. Alton read the list of nominations and officers were elected by acclamation. Mrs. F. Clark received the af- firmation of the pledge. Members of the 1979 executive are as follows: President - Mrs. R. McCallum; vice- president - Mrs. C. McDonald; 'secretary - Mrs. C. Kalbfleisch; treasurer - Mrs. D. Smith; corresponding secretary and historian - -Mrs:---E-Boyce ; -gift -shop convenor - Mrs. G.C. White; gift shop treasurer - Mrs. B. McCreath; gift shop personnel - Mrs. R.W. Bell; sewing convenor - Mrs. J.C. Cutt; candy stripers' convenor - Mrs. N. Jackson; and telephone convenor Mrs. M. Stephens. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 2 p.m. New members are welcome. MR. AND MRS. HARRY FRANKEN (Photo by Frank Phillips) The Goderich Lions Club welcomed two members to the club at their last regular nteeting.Lions president, Roger Turcotte, congratulated Terry Wilton and Don Bedore on their acceptance ifito the club. Also on hand for the ceremony was Marien Vincent, zone chairman;Bruce Murray, past district governor; Ben Chisholm, \ past president and sponsor and Pete Sheppard, sponsor. (photo by Dave Sykes) ungannon residents move • BX MARIE PARK Mr. and Mrs. Don Rich- ardson and daughter Valerie have recently moved to their new home at' Port Albert, after being residents of Dun- gannon since 1976. Mr. and \ Mrs. John Pimp-- erton, John • and Sarah of Exeter visited with Bill and Marie Park and family on Thursday.. John and Maylin Bere, Karen and David of London and Maylin's niece, Lynn Nagaur of London, England, spent the weekend with Mrs. Mary Bere. The Beres gath- ered together at -the home of John and Kathie Stanbury on Sunday. We are pleased to see that Bob Irvin returned to his home on Wednesday follow- ing 9 days spent in Victoria Hospital', London. Mrs. Evelyn Westhaver underwent three hours of surgery in University Hos- pital, London, on Thursday. The operation was termed successful and progress is as well as can be expected. Mrs. Westhaver is expected home in about a week. Mrs. Mary Bere was treat- ed at the Goderich H9spital emergency on Sunday even- ing. A stray cat had appar- ently entered the basement - through a window, and when Mary seized it to put it out it bit her on the thumb. The cat is to be checked for rabies although none are suspected. Sympathies are extended - to the family of the late Mr. Bob Henderson who died recently in London of cancer. He was buried on New Years day. Mrs. Henderson is the former Agnes Young a died suddenly of pneumonia, in Arizona, where he and his wife were spending the wint- er. Burial was near Detroit on January 2nd. Mrs. Amy Wiggins and granddaughter, Ann Ribey, enjoyed two weeks over the Christmas season in Van- couver, visitingwith son Eric and daughter Marion, leav- ing on Christmas Eve. Mr. and Mrs. George Ribey met moose on the roadside. Jim and Sandra met the plane at Toronto Airport upon her return on Wednesday morn- Dunganrio had surgery before Christ - Mr. Parkie Wiggins, who doingsmas at Wingham Hospital, is daughter of the late John B., Young and Mrs. Young, who now resides with her son, Art. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Orser of Toronto passed away recently within two weeks of each other. His passing came on November 26 and Mrs. Orser died on December 14. They were buried at Barrie, Ontario. Mr. Cecil Orser of Detroit Lochalsh Marion McCharles correspondent, Reckon it isn't the job, we do But the hope and faith to carry us through . That will count at the evening fall of dew. As wearily home we plod. And it's never the learning we display --But the smile" and the help we give away, That figure1a deal at the_ehd of day When „- we square ac- counts with God. Stormy weather, minor accidents,, cancellations, bad roads. are all part of this past week's news. And it was no exception on Sunday when church services at Ashfield Church were cancelled due to bad roads. We are happy to report that Frank MacLennan returned home from hospita1 in Wingham on Friday last. Congratulations to Dianne Brooks and her team of curlers who won over London. to earn the right to advance to a curling bonspiel to be held week ntarioin Sympathy is extended to the relatives of Mr. Fred Ritchie who passed away Saturday in Hun- tsville. Mrs. Wm. Ross a former resident of this areaarnibo Gisassinst.er, as is Mrs. Sam Mr. and Mrs. -Bill Finlayson and family of 528-2822 Sarnia visited Mrs. Gordon Finlayson and boys on the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Bradley are the proud grandparents of a baby girl born to daughter Phyllis and her. husband David Todd of Stratford on Saturday, Jan. 13. Mrs. Jim Bradley, visited in Brantford with Mr. and Mrs. Lovell McGuire and family and with - her mother Mrs. Lorna Reid who is a patient in hospital there. Smile Pessimist: one who has lived with an optimist. +++ A foot in the door is worth two on the desk. Being good for nothing is what mot kids won't. , An actor ran into 0a friend on the street. The actor looked as if he had been in a fight. • "I've been giving people my autograph," the actor explained. "It must have been quite4a tussle," the friend said. "I'll say," said the actor. "Most of the people didn't even want It." them on their return to London Airport. Mrs. George Rivett return- ed home on Wednesday from her trip to 'Vanderhoof, B.C. Christmas was spent with her son Wesley, wife Marg- aret and family and on New Years she enjoyed the day with daughter Joyce, hus- band and family. It was a first time for Mrs. Rivett when she sighted a large home and coming along fine. There is no church news this week as services were cancelled at the United Churn and although servic- es were held at the Christian Fellowship Church, there was no report. Due to the heavy road, conditions in our area, Brookside School was again called off—a-n Monday, with the children enjoying another unexpected holiday.. Mr, and Mrs. Tom Lawlor of Auburn visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer. Trommer and also with Mrs. Tom Park. With all the bad weather, heavy roads and cancella- tions, it is hoped the Agri- culture Society can hold their card party scheduled for Wednesday evening. to register for R.R•S.P.* 101/4% DAILY INTEREST COM -POUNDED ANNUALLY Goderich Community Credit Union REGISTERED-RETIREM(NT SAVINGS PLANS aro a gbod deal .... 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