HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-04-12, Page 7Foresters present
$3,000 to cancer
Canadian Forester
courts Benmiller and
Fascination, held a
successful dance at
Saltford Valley Hall on
April 3.
Highlight of the
evening was the
presentation of a $3,300
cheque to the Goderich
branch of the Canadian
Cancer Society.
Les Pitblado accepted
the cheque,' on behalf of
the Cancer Society from
Jim Drehmann of Court
Benmiller. Les noted that
the Canadian Foresters
have given more to
cancer research than any
other group in Canada.
The cheque
represented one half the
proceeds of the Foresters
Snowmobile Run. The
other half will go to
cancer research,
Phyllis Pitblado and
Jean Ginn pinned daf-
fodils on the dancers as
they entered the hall and
accepted donations on
behalf of the Cancer
Society.
Ted Johnston was the
Winner in a draw for a
lawn chair. The door
prize, a ham, was won by
Rose Rising.
Forester dances are
held at Saltford the first
Saturday in April, June,
August and November.
Building for
tomorrow-W.I. theme
"Building for
Tomorrow" is to be the
theme of Huron -West
Women's Institutes when
they meet for their an-
nual meeting on May 28
at Holmesville with
members of the Goderich
Township WOm en ' s
Institutes as hostesses.
The guest speaker will
be Miss Helen Allen of
Today's Child and
Family Finder, keeping
on the subject of The
International Year of the
Child.
Mrs. Graham McNee of
Dungannon, Huron -West
president, was in charge
of the meeting held in the
Nile United Church. The
12 branches were
represented and plans
were outlined for the
District Annual which
begins at 9:30 a.m. Each
branch is asked to bring a
gift or gifts for the craft
table which will be in the
charge of Tiger Dunlop
Branch.
Knox Presbyterian Church in Goderich played host
this week to the 32nd annual meeting of the
Synodical Society of Hamilton and London
Women's Missionary Society (W.D.). The theme for
the meeting was "The Light of the World".
Attending the meeting, back row, left to right, were
Mrs. Robert McAllister, president of the Huron
Presbyterial, Mrs. Gordon Kaitting, president of
CWL sponsor poverty meal
As their special con-
tribution in the ob-
servance of lent, St.
Peter's C.W.L. sponsored
a "poverty meal" , on
Monday, April 2.
Well over 100 people
turned out to dine on soup
and dry bread, and all
seemed to be happy to
experience-,-- in a small
way, the manner in which
the people of the Third
World live every day.
Donations for the meal
were voluntary, and all`
donations will be sent to
"Share Lent," the
Catholic Organization for
Development and Peace.
Following the meal, a
short business meeting
was held, with Mrs. D.
Murphy, the President in
charge. After opening
prayers and suitable
spiritual reading, the
minutes of last month's
meeting were read by
secretary, Miss E.
O'Brien. Treasurer Mrs.
W. Hogari gave her
report.
The AnnualDaffodil
Tea was held in the
Salvation Army Citadel.
Two ladies from the
C.W.L. Council volun-
teered to serve and all the
relishes were made by
the C.V.L.
\
The Annual Mass in
honor of Our Lady of
Good Council, patroness
of the C.W.L., will be
celebrated April 26 at
10:30 a.m. Members are
urged to attend.
Membership list_ is
ready, and the -drive is
well on its way. There
will be many op-
portunities to renew
membership. Be ready
Talent
search
•
is on
The talent search goes
on for children to play the
seven young members of
the Trapp family in the
Huron Country
Playhouse production
The Sound of Music. More
than 30 children have now
been interviewed and
asked to sing.
"It is not just a matter
of talent," says Murphy,
the artistic director,
"there are plenty of
talented youngsters in the
area, but the seven
children not only have to
be able to sing and act,
they must also look like
brothers and sisters. Of
course, age is a great
factor too. The children
range in age from five to
16."
One additional day of
auditions is set for Grand
Bend on Saturday, April
21 from 1-5 p.m. at the
Grand Bend- Public
School.
when the volunteer calls
on you.
The Diocesan Con-
vention will be held at the
University of Windsor on
May 7 and 8.
The mother and
daughter pot luck supper
will .be held at the May
meeting on' May 14.
Everyone is invited.
Entertainment will be
followed by the business
meeting.
Open House for the
Rectory is to be held on
May 6. Mrs. A. Stemp will
be one of the conveners in
charge of refreshments
for that occasion.
May 27 is Confirmation
Day in the Parish, and
the, C.W.L. will serve
refreshments, following
the ceremony for the
confirmands and his or
her parents.
Keep in minclythe June
11 meeting when the
Council will sponsor a
speaker on, "Child -
Abuse."
The meeting closed
with a prayer.
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49 WEST ST. GODERICH , 524-7941
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APRIL IS
KROEHLER MONTH
During Kroehler month, we're having special sale
prices on any in -stock Kroehler furniture pieces,
and special prices on any Kroehler custom orders
during the month of April.
"1 personally
invite you to
come in for our
special
Kroehler month"
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the Knox W.M.S. and Mrs. Karl Remus, president
of the Synodical Society of Hamilton and London.
Front row, left to right, are Isobella Hunter,
president of W.M.S. (W.D.) and Dr. Margaret
Kennedy, a missionary from Central India who was
guest speaker at the meeting. (Photo by Joanne
Buchanan)
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