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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-05-10, Page 15Crim About 20 Horticultural Society members and interested citizens gathered last Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. to plant a Crimson King Maple to commemorate the 125th birthday of the village of Auburn. The president, Mrs. Dorothy Grange, placed the first shovel of earth and, was assisted by Stewart Ball, • a director of the Auburn Society. The treasurer, Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock, read the following, "Tonight we are here to plant our Crimson King Maple tree to commemorate the 125th birthday of Auburn, formerly called Man- chester. The Auburn Horticultural Society takes pride in the village and its appearance and we here tonight, trust that this tree will flourish and be a reminder to those who will be here to celebrate the 150th bir- thday, that we cared and were proud of our village. We plant this now and remember those who have gone before us and laid the foundation on which we build. Social News Congratulations to Miss Carrie Crawford, daughter of William and Donna Crawford for winning two firsts and one third in Highland Dancing competitions held ` at Brantford this past weekend. Also congratulations to Miss Kim Fritzley, daughter of Bill and Donna Fritzley in being chosen Dancer of the Day with four first' prizes and one second. The Auburn librarian, Mrs. Lillian Letherland requests all Huron County books to be in by May 17. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Elliott of Mississauga visited on the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Miller. • Mrs. ' Boomie Armour and daughter Julie of Waterloo spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and 'Mrs. Tom Jar - din. • The annual plant, bulb, and slip auction will be held next Monday, May 4 at 8 p.m: in Auburn by the Horticultural Society. Mrs. Jean McKee of Benmiller will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome. Members please bring your bulbs, plants, etc. for the auc-, tion. A Prirriifive .Ren dezvous of the Ontario Muzzle -Loading Association was held last weekend north of Auburn. Donald Cartwright and sons David and Derrick helped 'set up the camp and guests were present from Ch-atham, London, Thornbury, ' Clinton and Auburn. The Auburn Women's Institute will have as guest speaker, Mr. Klaus Seeger. He will show pictures and speak of public health at their May meeting on May 15 at 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Jardin visited last week with his 'brother, Mr. Frank Jardin at Barrie. 1* air dance A fair crowd attended the dance last Saturday evening for the 125th birthday party. • A good on Kin time was enjoyed by those who supported this project with music supplied by a D:J. and came in their hard -time costumes. Frank Van Dongen was the winner of the prize. The . Committee is pleased for the support of a few people. it IS–hoped that more will come out and get involved, since it is only a few weeksaway. Please support the committee .with their plans. It is YOUR 125th Birthday Party. Daffodil tea A large crowd attended the Daffodil tea held last Saturday afternoon in the Sunday school room of Knox United Church. The guests were received by the president, Mrs. Donald Haines. The bake table was convened by Mrs. Gerald McDowell and Mrs. Orval McPhee. The white elephant table was headed by Mrs. Beth Lansing and Mrs. Ken- neth McDougall. The attractive tea tables were convened by Mrs. Jack Armstrong and Mrs. Maurice Bean. The Sunday school room was attractively decorated with daffodils and spring flowers for this occasion. Karl Teichert was the winner of the hand crocheted afghan made and donated by a former Auburn District resident Mrs. Frances Youngblut. VBS planned Plans are being made to hold the annual Huron• United Church Daily Vacation Bible School this summer, scheduled•• for July 9 to 13. An early registrslti'on , is being conducted as an aid in calculating supplies needed. The members of the Sunday School Executive would appreciate having registration completed on or before May 20 to en- sure ample time for delivery of supplies. In an 'effort to recover part of the ever increasing costs a registration fee of $1 per child is being charged. Anyone wishing their ohildren to attend this school but did not attain a registration forth may register by calling Mrs. Sandy Andrews, Mrs. Gerald McDowell or Mrs. .Gordon _Gross. ....... 4. If you're NEW IN TOWN and don't know which way to turn, call the sorra, LTD. hostess at 524-9676 _ You'll be glad you did. Woman dies Word .. was received here recently of the death of Mary Farrow, wife of George Arthur Lee of Toronto, mother of Mary Anhe, Robert and Barry and grandmother to six grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wes Farrow and lived in West Wawanosh, north of Auburn. She was• employed for a le co Auburn news Eleanor Bradnock, correspondent several years in Goderich at the F.E. Hibbert store before moving to Toronto. She was the sister of the late . Roy Farrow of Mitchell and the late Margaret Treleaven of Dungannon. Lions Club • The Auburn and 'District Lions Club held their meeting in the Auburn Community Memorial Hall on May 2 with president, Lion Bud Chamney in the chair. There were 16 members present: Lion Steve Campbell was the winner of the dinner raffle. Al Luna was the guest of Lion Fred Lawrence. The secretary's report was read by Lion Bob Worsell and adopted on motion of Lion Terry Powell and Lion Fred Lawrence. The auction sale was planned for M y 5. It was announced that the Bonus Draw of $50 would be held on May 30 for those who 526-7595 have purchased an Auburn Lions . lottery ticket before that date. Towers for the new ball lights will be installed as soon as weather permits. Deputy District Governor Lion Ted Heimpel of the Mitchell. Lions Club will be guest at the next meeting and install the new Executive for 1979- 1980. A motion to adjourn was made by Lion Eldon Chamney seconded by Lion Mark Arthur. Walkerburn Club The Walkerburn Club held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Garth McClinchey with the co -president, Mrs. Ronald Gross in the chair. She opened the meeting with 0 Canada and Mrs. Garth McClinchey led in prayer. Mrs. Lloyd. Penfound read the correspondence and the roll call was answered by naming a new flower or. Sugar operation success The Land Management Advisory Board received a report of a very •suc- cessful Sugar Bush operation for this spring. A Canada Works grant from the Job Creation Branch of the Federal Department of Man- power and Immigration assisted the Authority in adding some im- provements to the demonstvation site. Approximately 750 students and 350 general public visited the Maple Keys Sugar Bush located south of Molesworth off County Road 19. Modern. production methods, forestry management and historical production methods of rnaking.,syrup.: were demonstrated. About 200 gallons of syrup will be produced by the time the maple season • ends. The Authority does not market the product locally, but sells it in bulk to larger producers for re -distribution. Any local producers wishing to• have their names, ad- dresses and products advertised may have the information displayed at the M.V.C.A. evaporator house. «€/UflCOCLrt mall \ = UMCCOAST=MIAL ,_GODERICK For Girls & Bays Most Sixes 4.20 Reg., Slim & Husk y SALE STARTS WED. MAY 2 GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1979—PAGE 15 memorates Au vegetable they planned to plant in their garden this year and also a donation to the foster child. The treasurer, Mrs. Garth McClinchey, gave the financial statement and started that the support of the foster child was paid up to the end of May. The draw prize was won by Mrs, 'Ted Hunking, which had been donated by Mrs. Carmen tr'oss. Plans were made to hold the next meeting on May 29 in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. Tom Cunningham. The program will be in charge of Mrs. Ronald Gross and Mrs. Lloyd Penfound and the lunch committee will be Mrs. Lloyd McClinchey and Mrs. Leonard Archambault. Each member is to invite a guest and there will be a plant and bulb sale. The roll call is to be answered by naming their favorite flower. A discussion took' place, about the float for Auburn's 125th birthday party. A program of contests was given by Mrs. Joe Verwey and Mrs. Leonard Archambault. A delicious lunch of cake and ice cream was served by Mrs. Ronald Gross, Mrs. Lloyd Penfound and Mrs. Garth McClinchey. MRS. CHARLES SCOTT Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 3 for Mrs. Charles Scott who passed away May 1 in Clinton Public Hospital after a lingering illness of seven years. She was 'the Elsie Rosalind former Henry, FULL GOSPEL BUSINESSMENS FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA BLUEWATER CHAPTER- BREAKFAST HAPTER B_ REAKFAST MEETING ,r Saturday May 12th 8:30 a.m. Candlelight Restaurant Bayfield Road IGoderlch sU50 • Per Breakfast Speaker: NICK NICHOLS Former.. local • salesman, turned alcoholic, received Jesus while watching 100 Huntley Street. Come and hear his testimony. SPECIAL MUSIC: WALLY WHITEHEAD For Reservations call: 524-6543 , 524-8842 daughter of the late Herbert and Mary Henry and was born August 28, 1905 at Hespeler. She lived in the Westfield area and attended No. 13, East Wawanosh school. In 1935 she married Charles Scott at Oakland Ontario and took up residence in Auburn. She was a member of Knox United Church. She was predeceased urn's 125th by her husband, seven years ago. She is sur- vived by a brother, James Henry of Clawson, Michigan, two nephews, Wayne Henry of Harrow, Ontario and Ross Henry of Royal Oak Michigan,, Rev. 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