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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-03-08, Page 9Auburn U.C.W. holdsFamil Knox United Church Women held their annual Family Night last Friday evening with over 60 people present. The smorgasbord dinner was served by the Sunshine Group. Maurice Bean pronounced the Grace. Unit 1 was in charge of the program • and the president, Mrs. Donald Haines, took over. It opened with a sing -song led by Mrs. Thomas• Jardin accompanied by Mrs. Gordon Gross. Stephen and Lori Millian sang several numbers accompanied by their guitars and their mother, Mrs. Barry Millian on the piano. Ross Robinson and Ernest Durnin played a mouth organ duet ac- companied on the piano by Mrs. Donald Haines-. Charades were played with Mrs. Haines as master of ceremonies. Those taking part -were Lawrence Plaetzer, John Hildebrand, David St. Jean, Miss Wanda Plaetzer, .Mrs. Gerald McDowell, Norman Wightman, Mrs. Jack Armstrong, Gerald McDowell, Nancy Ver- beek, Anita Gross and Sharon King. Crokinole and scrabble were enjoyed for the remainder of the evening." BIRTHDAY PLANS Ms. .. Melanie McLaughlin of Hanover was guest at the 125th planning meeting ,for the 125th birthday celebrations of Auburn to be held in June this year. The president, Fred Lawrence was in charge and the minutes were accepted as read by the secretary Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock. Bill - Bromley of the Londesboro Lions Club gave some of their proposed - projects they would like to operate at Auburn at the time of the birthday event. Mrs. Allan Craig and Mrs. Fred Lawrence are in charge of souvenirs. Mrs. Craig outlined the souvenirs such as silver spoons, plates, glasses, balloons and hats and these will be offered for sale in May when the souvenir shop opens on Goderich Street. Bill Crawford spoke on .the parade and his work to get the band tattoo organized after the parade. He stated that' it is expected to have over 60 antique cars on display. He" ran a tape produced telling about ways of our pioneers and spoke of great' possibilities to work with the Huron County Museum to get displays of historical value. Anyone wishing to enter a float in the• parade, please contact Bill Crawford, RR4! Goderich. Jim Schneider gave the financial statement showing that the Poker Rally netted $775. It was announced that the Children's Workshop would do signs. Mrs,. Dorothy Grange reported for the decorating committee and Kenneth Scott and Jack Armstrong spoke on the welcoming com- mittee's duties. 'Bud Chamney is the third member of . this com- mittee.. It was decided that Bill Crawford' and Ken Scott would go to the local TV station to see about ad- vertising this event. Mrs. Allan Craig urged, all local people to buy their souvenirs early as a limited,amount will be ordered and that they will be better prepared at the end of June. Also in regards to t - shirts, if you wish a certain colour and size, please order early so you will not be disappointed. Ms. McLaughlin spoke on the coming birthday celebrations that Auburn residents have planned and gave some details which could be carried out in the heritage programs. WORLD DAV OF PRAYER Spiritual Growth, the theme for the World Day off Prayer, prepared in the • Pan-African Leadership course for Women at Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation, Kit.we, Zambia, was carried on by the Auburn Women when they met in the Christian Me•n's Chapel last Friday af- ternoon at 2 p.m. Mrs. Wayne Good welcomed the ladies as well as the Reverend Earl St. Jean, assisted by Mrs. Frank Raithby and Miss Elaine Snell. Mrs. Leonard Warr of Goderich was organist. Mrs. Good led the service assisted by president of Knox United Church Women, Mrs. Donald Haines, president of St. Mark's Anglican Church Women, Mi -s. Donald Haines and the president of Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society, Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson, Mrs. ' Frank Raithby led in prayer. Mrs. Donald Cart- wright led in the growth in knowledge part and scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson led in the growth in faith part. Mrs.. Lillian Letherland -'read the scripture lesson. Miss Elaine Snell led in the growth and hope part and Mrs: Bev Irving led the scripture lesson and Mrs. Lloyd Barth led in the conversation group. Mrs. Donald Haines in the growth for love was assisted by Mrs. Kenneth McDougall. Two solos were sung by Mrs. Brenda Huizinga. The speaker was ..th.e Reverend Wayne Good, minister of the Huron Men's Chapel. He spoke of the great evangelistic work being done now throughout Nigeria today and related the life of Abraham, his trips, trials. • and testing, as God called him to His service. LIONS CLUB Homecare and Town and Country Homemakers was the topic for Mrs. Betty Cardno of Seaforth when she spoke to the Auburn and District Lions Club last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Cardno, nurse administrator at the Clinton Huron County Health Unit, described • howhomecare provides health care at home to selected patients ac- cording to their in- dividual needs. She told who was eligible to receive this care and what services are , available and how it is financed. Mrs. Cardno also told about the homemaking services available and stressed that the homemaker or homehelpers will respect the privacy, dignity and other rights of the per- sons in the home in which they are providing the service. Mrs. Cardno had been introduced by Lion Bill Crawford and thanked by Lion Rill Robertson and presented with a gift. The president, Lion Bud Chamney, was in charge of the meeting which began with dinner served -by a United Church Women's unit. The Lions Club members also had" their ladies present for dinner and the meeting. The minutes were approved as read by the secretary, Lion Bob Worsell. Lion Jim Schneider gave the financial statement. Correspondence was read as well as a letter about the youth exchange this coming summer. Anyone wishing to host young people, please contact the president at once. The sheepskin rug donated by Mrs. Beth Lansing was won by Mrs. Bud Chamney. The 50-50 draw was won by Jim Glousher. Mrs. Betty Cardno made the draw. " The wheelchair had Lochalsh Mrs. Emile MacLen- nan entertained - several neighbours and relatives On Tuesday evening, to a dinner party in honor of. her daughter Florence's birthday. Miss Margaret MacLeod is much im- proved in health after her stay in Kincardine Hospital and is visiting with Mrs. Roy MacKay in Lucknow. Mr. .Sandy MacLennan is a patient in St. Joseph's hospital in London following surgery on Tuesday last. Mrs.. Lillian Simpson returned home from hospital in London on Friday. Lillian has been a patient there for some time. Mr. Allan Finlayson and friend of Toronto spent the weekend with his mother and brothers. Miss Ainslie Martyn took part in the figure skating on Sunday af- ternoon at the Ripley arena. Mrs. Finlay MacDonald h.as been holidaying in Detroit and Florida with her sister. All indications are that spring is just around the corner. Robins are returning, snow melting and maple syrup being made. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Farrish spent the weekend in Toronto with sons, David and Kenneth. David was playing hockey with 'the New York Rangers and Ken works in nearby Oshawa. WMS . The WMS of Ashfield Presbyterian church met Friday afternoon at the home- of Mrs. Doug Martyn where the World Day of Prayer was held. Twelve members at- tended and took part in the annual event. uburn news Eleanor Bradnock, corr been loaned to a loc citizen. This is a servic made available by th club to anyone in need. espondent 526-7595 al presented Janice with a e calculator as an ex - e pression of appreciation. GODERYCH SIGNAL -STAR THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1979—PAGE 9 4-H NEWS Auburn I 4-1-1 club, the Toucher Uppers, met for their sixth meeting at the home of their leader, Mrs. Donald Cartwright. The president, Patti. McDowell opened with the 4-H pledge. The roll call was an- swered by describing their favorite piece of jewellery and why? The theme of the meeting was gloves and Mrs. Cartwright demonstrated measuring hands for the proper size of gloves, their selection and care. Everyone brought their materials and patterns for their - accessories, hats, caps, ties and shawls. Plans were started for Achievement Day which will be held at Lon- desboro on May 7. Hats andpurses are a decorative accessory to your wardrobe, was the discussion at Auburn 2, 4- H club when they held their fourth meeting at the home of the leader. Mrs. Tom Cunningham: - The roll call was an- swered by showing three different types of scar- ves. In the discussion on purses and shoes, in- formation on how .to buy them and care for them was outlined. Everyone did a slip stitch sample for their books. SOCIAL NEWS Mrs. Leonard Mann of Strathroy spent a few days last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner. Mr. Mann came on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lawrence attended the hairdressing convention in Toronto over the weekend. On Sunday, February 26, Janice Daer competed at the Interclub Figure Skating Competition in Brussels winning a bronze medal, placing second in her flight and third in the finals which included 30 skaters. She represented the Wingham club. Mrs. Irene Churchward and her mother Mrs. Vi Holden visited in London last Tuesday. Miss Janice Daer of the Wingham Figure Skating Club was honored to have been invited as guest skater for the Howick Figure Skating Club carnival on Saturday, February 25. After completing her free'skating solo, Johnny Brett and a member of the . Skating Club DREAM A POSSIBLE DREAM We've got the mortgage money and the time to talk about your dreams. n=• Jamie and Julie Daer, children of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Daer, RR1 Auburn represented the Wingham Figure Skating Club for the Novice Dance competition, skating two preliminary dances. They placed first in their flight and earned a silver medal placing second in the finals. There were 29 pairs .in this event. This was their first time competing. Misses Janice and Julie Daer were public school contestants at Blyth Public School on Monday, February 27. Julie placed first in the Junior division and Janice placed third in the senior part. They both received money prizes from the Blyth Legion. Julie will represent the Blyth Legion at Brussels. Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock attended the public speaking contest on Wednesday morning at Blyth Public School when her granddaughter, Christine Stadelmann received second prize in a class of 22 pupils with her poem, The Turtle. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer on the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary when the family will hold Open House and dance at the , Blyth arena on Friday, March 9 for all their friends and relatives. Winners at the weekly euchre party held in the Community Memorial Hall last week were: high lady, Mrs. Kathy Rody, low lady, Mrs. Myrtle Munro, high man, Roy Daer, low man, Terry Powell and novelty, Mrs. Tom Haggitt. Mr. William Tueger of RR2 Clinton visited last Sunday with his daughter Mrs. Donald Cartwright, Mr. Cartwright David, Derrick and Lorie. Mr. and Mrs. William Helesic and Paul of Goderich visited last Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson Rodger. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Livermore, Robbie, Donny and Philip of Fordwich visited on Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Donald Haines. Mr. Clare Rodger and Kathy of Goderich visited last .Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson Rodger. Kathy remained for a week's visit, ADORN SHOP THESE WEEKLY STAR STUDDED SPECIALS OLD SPICE STICK DEODORANT 75 g. OLD SPICE - SMOOTH , SHAVE . 11 oz. _ PALMOLIVE LIQUID DETERGENT 24 oz. TRIANO LE DISCOUNT..:,. 58 The Square, GODERICH/Main Corner, CLINTON/Main Corner, SEAFORTH "OUT OF THIS WORLD SAVINGS RIGHT IN YOUR OWN NEIGHBOURHOOD" You've asked for it... 14 'Ir it �u've ound it!!! You have just found a rare and extraordinary offer "r ±!4li h i+t Regency Velour in Pants, Skirts, Jackets and Tops Denim & Corduroy in Blazers, Vests, Skirts and Pants. 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