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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-06-21, Page 2PAGE 2—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1979 tiru.ist.cluhLofficiam A new service club, the Optimist Club of Goderich District, was officially ' organized on June 5, with 59 charter members. Jim Mohring, Dungannon, was' elected president of the club, which will meet the first and third Tuesday! of Goderich and district have a newly chartered Optimist Club. The club has 62 members so tar, and meets the first and third Thursday of every month in the Saltford Valley Hall. The executive, from left, are vice president, Dave Young, president, Jim Mohring, and secretary -treasurer, Russ Jessop. Missing was vice president Brian Schmidt. (photo by Cath Wooden) 'aI11Ze every month in tne Saltford Valley hall. The club is affiliated with Optimist Inter- national, an association of more than 3;400 service clubs in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with- a total membership' of more than 124,000 men. The Optimists conduct a wide variety of youth activities and service projects in their communities. On June 19, The Guderich District Optimists had as guest speaker, the Goderich Recreation Director, Jim Moore. Moore spoke on the needs of the com- munity and on the structure of the Goderich recreation department. 1 MENTION- - VETERANS Ex-Servito Mao gad Woos l and Dep.ad.ats THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION SERVICE BUREAU OFFICER Foresters dear of safari The sudden dips the thermometer has been taking this spring are not new to Steven and Rosemarie Cooke. On –safari in Africa, in August of 1978, they experienced daily changes in temperature, from 40 degrees at night to the high 90's by`day. The Cookes recounted their tour for members of Court Constantine and Fascination at- Kinburn Foresters Hall. Twenty-three members of Court Fascination were treated to a boun- teous supper hosted by the Kinburn ladies to commemorate the bir- thdays of the sister courts. Special prizes were won by Hermie McCabe, Phyllis Fisher, Sylvia Johnston and Mary McClure. President Isabelle Eedy thanked Steven and Rosemarie and the ladies of the host court for a memorable evening. At a business meeting, sisters Phyllis Fisher and Jean Ginn were named as Court Fascination delegates to High Court. District Deputy Doreen Willis was named an alternate while $40 was donated to Family and Children's Services to send a child to camp. Because July 25th is the date for Benmiller's Church Barbecue, Court Fascintion will meet one week early, July 18. Former Guderi eh-husines srnan _dies-i--ri Willowdale SAMUEL MAJOR Samuel Major, who was the proprietor of the Major Store on the Square in Goderich from 1948 to 1968, died in his sleep on Saturday, June 9 at his home at 9 Kingsbridge Court, Apartment 508 in Willowdale. He is: survived by his wife Sara; daughter, Mrs. Cecil (Evelyn) Hoffman; son, Leon and four grandchildren. MRS. IRENE , SNELL Mrs. Irene Snell of Goderich, formerly of St. Thomas and Marmora, died in University Hospital, London on Monday, June .18. at the age of 85. " She was -born June 12, 1894 in Marmora, Ontario to Martha (Conley) and Charles McWilliams. In 1919 she married. Roy Snell in Marmora. He predeceased her on March 28, 1955. She was a member of the I.O.D.E., the Rebekahs and the Order of the Eastern Star, -Marmora. She was also a member of St. Paul's Civic Corner Goderich Town Council will meet on Monday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the town council chambers. Alexandra Marine and General Hospital will hold its annual meeting on Monday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Assessment Office, 57 Napier Street. The . Committe,e of Adjustment will meet Tuesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. The Municipal' Day Nursery Committee will meet Tuesday, June 26 at 7:15 p.m. The 'June session. 'of Huron County Council will be held Thursday, June 28, at 10 a.m. in the council chambers, Court House, Goderich.. Anglican Church, Marmora. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by one son, Charles R. Snell in 1978. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Charles R. (Thelma) Snell of Goderich and one grandson, Stephen Snell of Forest, Ontario. A furi6ral service and committal were held 'at. Stiles Funeral Home in Goderich on Wednesday, June 20 at 3:30 p.m. The Reverend Robert J. Crocker officiated. Interment was in Elmdale Memorial Park, St. Thomas. GEORGE. CLIFFORD HUTCHINS George ^ Clifford Hut- chins of 3193 Walnut Street, Kelowna, B.C., formerly of Goderich, died suddenly at his residence on Saturday, June 16 at the age of 67. He was born on March. 6, 1912 in West Wawanosh Township to Alice (Robb) and Harry Hutchins. On June 4, 1932 he married Marguerite Ida Hoy in Goderich. She survives him. They lived all their married life in Goderich until moving to Kelowna, B.C. about a year ago. The late Mr. Hutchins was retired from the construction business. He was a member of –Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle, Goderich. He was predeceased by one daughter, Mrs. R nald (Lois) Crack of Statford; three sisters, Mrs. Zephas (Lavina) Young, Mrs. Joseph (Verna) Moore and Mrs. Philip (Dora) Clements; and two brothers, John and Earl. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Kenneth of Hawaii, Paul of Goderich and Gerald of Tiverton; one daughter, Mrs. William (Sandra) Crozier of Kelowna, B.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Ruby) Cousins and Mrs. Ernest (Lilly) Arm- strong, both of Goderich; one brother, Charles of Zurich; and 17 grand- children. A funeral service was held at Garden Chapel, 1134 Bernard Street, Kelowna, B.C. on. Wed- 'hesday, June 20 at 2 p.m. Interment was in Kelowna, B.C. DAVID D. McMILLAN David D. McMillan, a Vimy Veteran, of 190 Elgin Avenue, West in Goderich, died in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital after a lengthy illness on Sun- day, June 17 at the age of 81. He was born on July 5, 1897 in West Wawanosh Township to Isabella (Hardy) and Duncan McMillan. During World War I he THE SEPARATESHOPPE MAIN CORNER, CLINTON PHONE 482-7778 (NEXT TO CAMPBELL'S MEN'S WEAR) • DRESSES! BLOUSES -SKIRTS -PANTS -SUITS -SWEATERS OPEN 1-6 served as a Private with the 71st Batallion from 1915 to 1919. During World War II he served with the Corps 'of Engineers from 1939 to 1942 and as quarter master for the Netherlands Army in Stratford. The late Mr. McMillan owned and operated a plumbing business. He then worked at Clinton Air Base and at the Goderich Psychiatric Hospital with the Corps of Commissionaires. On November 6, 1919 he married Hattie Irene Ostrom in Goderich. They lived most of their married life in Goderich. She predeceased him on June 10, 1973. The late Mr. McMillan was a member of Lodge No. 62 I.O.O.F. and a charter member 9f the Royal_.Canadian Legion Branch 109. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich. He is survived by two sons, Morris of Goderich and Douglas of Stratford; one brother,• William J. McMillan of London; and three grandchildren. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109 held a service at Stiles Funeral Home, Goderich on Monday, June 18 at 9 p.m. A funeral service was held at Stiles Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 20 at 2 p.m. The Reverend G. -L. Royal officiated. Interment was in Colborne Cemetery, Colborne Township. Pallbearers were Ray Barker, Harold Chambers, Howard Carroll; Durye an MacKay, George Chambers and William Burke. CARL CAMERON ASHTON Carl Cameron Ashton died suddenly at his late residnce in Kincardine on Wednesday, June 13 in his 71st year. , - He is survived by his wife, the former Mercy Duke of Kincardine; one daughter, Mrs. William (Joyce) Brookson of St. Catharines; three grandchildren, David, Dwayne and Dianne Brookson; three sisters, Mrs. Gladys••• Gould of London, Mrs. Hazel Whaley of Leamington and Mrs. Stella Sorenson of North Dakota; and five brothers, Ersel of Leamington and Joe of Langton, and Murray, Walter and Harold Sheardown, all of Goderich. He was predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sheardown. A funeral service and committal were held in the chapel of the Linklater Funeral Home, 757 Princes.s . Street, Kincardine on Saturday, 'June 16 at 2 p.m. ` SEE OUR Interment was in St. Marys Cemetery, St. Marys, Ontario. Me•Inorial donations to the Ontario Heart Foundation would be appreciated as ex- pressions of sympathy by the family. WILLIAM ROBERT BELL A Blyth native, William Robert Bell died suddenly at his RR 5, Clinton home on June 14. He was in his 33rd year: Mr.. Bell was born in Blyth on Aiigust 7, 1945 to Mr. and Mi s. Robert Bell. In his early years, he attended school in Blyth and went on to become a welder at_ Bell Industries in Seaforth. In September 1976, he married Nora Freeman. Along with his wife and parents, now of Goderich, Mr. Bell is also survived by three' sisters, Bonnie Bell, London; Mrs. Barbara (Gordon) Leaman, Goderich; Brenda Bell, Clinton and four brothers, Robert Jr., Clinton; Bud, Clinton; Bryan, London; Barry, MEM. FULL RETAIL COUNTER Goderich. He is also survived by his grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oesch, Hensall. Services were held on June 17 at Beattie Funeral Home with Rev. John Oestreicher in charge. Interment followed in the Blyth Union Cemetery. J.M.R. Recorded Productions Inc. Amateur Talent Contest CASH PRIZES AND TROPHIES FOR -INFORMATION WRITE 121 HANNON ONT. 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