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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-12-13, Page 14PAGE 14—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1979 Recreation Committee Colborne Township Recreation Committee met in Colt orne Town- ship Hall on Wednesday, December 5 at 8 p.m. Even though attendance was slim, several items of business were looked into. President, Leonard Fisher, thanked those who had taken the time to come, and the minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Reg Riehl. Discussion followed on certainly of prime irn- regretted Mr. Jewell's p.m. This is always a portance. The president decision and sincerely special event with a expressed special thanks thanked him for all he has C h r i s t m as concert to all the coaches who done for this sport over following. So plan to gave their time and talent the years. attend. (;1'rtrulli' h;urtrng. i llrrl .i,nnlil nt various items. The winter resume card parties and to all who had taken a special part in this sport. Everyone is looking forward to continued interest in this regard --when--the season- -for this sport starts in 1980. William Jewell,, who has been keenly in- terestedAnd has assumed considerable respon- -,)1_•,It-l;, sibility in the sport of card parties weregiven softball' in • Colborne Mr. Fisher and Mr. and In reviewing the suc- Township for the past 20 special attention. It was Mrs. Reg. Riehl offered cess of the softball years or more, has found decided by the committee to take charge of these season, committee it necessary to retire that, the"" card parties parties. ,. members agreed it was a from active participation shou7'a"be resumed for the Anyone interested in a veryworthwhile winter months starting in game of cards, mark the project and informed the Januar and that these be and that the children Recreation Committee of Y dates on your calendar received a great deal of his resignation. He is held the second and and watch the Coming, pleasure out of the .quite willing to lend a fourth Thursday of every Events column in the games. While they did not helping hand to whoever month," starting with Signal -Star early in win any trophies this succeeds him. The Thursday, January 10. January. year, the sport was Recreation Committee Kingsbridge CWL has annual dinner BY DELORES Van OSCH On Wednesday evening of last week, several members of the Catholic Women's League travelled to the Leg- ion in Goderich for their an- nual Christmas dinner. Special guests were Father •Ed Dentinger and Brother Carl Voll. During the meal, Mr. Ed Stiles of Goderich, entertain- ed with beautiful organ mus- ic. After dinner, Father Den- tinger led in a sing song of Christmas Carols, accompan- ied by Mr. Stiles at the organ. Dungannon... • from page 11 on the weekend with their parents,_Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith. DUNGANNON UNITED CHURCH George Cowan spoke on the subject, "What the Com- ing of Christ Means to Us", in Sunday morning service. The second Advent candle for repentence was lit. The choir sang the anthem, "Ring the Bells" and Helen Elliott sang a solo, "Luther's -Cradle Hymtr"; led-byorgan_... ist, Mrs. Jean Elliott. A short congregational meeting was held after the service during which it was decided to have a Family Service on Sunday morning, December 23 with Sunday Schoolchildren and teachers remaining to share it and to accept the invitation of Nile congregation to join the Christmas service on Sunday evening, December 23. The U.C.W. has invited the Willing Workers to their December meeting in the church on Wednesday even- ing, December 12, when they are showing the film, "I Heard the Owl Call My. Name". " DUNGANNON W.I. The Dungannon W.I. held 7 - their December meeting in the evening of December 6. It took the form of a banquet and Christmas party, for members and guests, in Carlow Hall. Mr. Cowan said Grace and the Tiger Dunlop W.I. served a delicious tur- key dinner. After carol sing- ing, a solo, "0 Holy Night", was beautifully rendered by Mr. Cowan. • The evening wa, spent.. playing euchre. Prize for high lady went to Mrs. Hugh McWhinney;—second high lady, Miss Iva Ca • high gent, Fred Young; sec...d high, George Errington. Special prizes were: birthday nearest December 6, Elmer Black eldest Institute mem- ber present, Mrs. W. Stew- art;, gent with the. largest shoes, brought a tie, Gordon Finnigan and Elmer Black, Gordon being the winner after cutting the cards; per- son with the most buttons on their clothing brought anoth- er tie, Fred Young and War- ren Zinn. After cutting the cards, Red still won, but he gave the prize to Warren as a good will gesture. The travel- ling prize for the lone hands went td -Mrs. Stewart. All 'enjoyed a pleasant evening. BOOK NOW THEY'LL LOVE YOU FOR IT! Think of the look on their faces when they learn you've made Special Christmas arrangements at the Bedford Hotel. It'll make a nqw person out of you! Make your Reservations Today for our SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SMORGASBORD Sunday, Dec. 23 Two Sittings 4:30 & 7;00 A Christmas feast for the whole family. Featuring Turkey, Ham and Prime Rib plus our satisfying Hot 8 Cold Buffet as well as our teempting Dessert table. All specially prepared for you. '7.85 per person. Dining Room will be closed Dec. 25 8. 26 T4e Father Dentinger and Brother Carl were presented with a Christmas gift each. The door prize, a Christmas record, donated by Mrs. Cyril Austin, was won by Mrs. Clarence Doherty. A brief meeting followed. On Saturday evening, the annual turkey bingo was held at St. Joseph's Parish Hall. The turkey winners were, Mrs. R. Haggitt, Denise Dal- ton, John Howard, Stephanie Vogt, Annie VanDiepenbeek (2), Marietta Martin, Mrs. Brindley, Thelma Van Osch, Jim Finnigan. Share the Wealth winners were Elaine O'Donnell, Walter Clare and Mary Ann Glazier (tie). Con- selation prizes were won by Br. Carl and Tom Hogan (tie); Alvin Moran and Danny Martin (tie). Door prize win- ners were Patrick Frayne and Nolda Hendricks. The Kingsbridge Girl T.Guides__an.d--Br-owhies----were on hand selling refreshments throughout the evening. SOCIAL NEWS Lisa Card, Anges, Brenda, Shauan, Colleen and Sandra Van Osch recently attended the Brownie Christmas Jam- boree held at the United Church, Lucknow. Mrs. Winnie Desjardine is a patient in the University Hospital, London. She is on the seventh floor, Room number 25N. We wish her a speedy recovery. John and Grace Austin and Joe took Ralph and Eugene to the London Airport on Sunday to return to Calgary after spending a week's holidays with their parents. While in London John, Grace and Joe visited their niece, Fay Hogan. Also visiting at the same home was John Cusilito of London. Jim Sinnett who is on leave from his boat is holidaying at his home here with his wife and family. This past Saturday, the Senior boys volleyball team from St. Joseph's School were in a tournament at the Mitchell District High School. This coming Satur- day they will be playing in Goderich. Mrs. Yvette Heffernan re- turned home this week after visiting for two weeks with ----her--son, Albert and M-afjerie Heffernan and family of Essex, and her daughter, Anne and John Sheardown and family of St. Thomas. Leona Hogan of Stratford spent a week's holidays visit=' ing her parents, John and Rita -Howard and other mem- bers of her family. Mrs. Rita Howard is spending a few days visiting her, -,daughters, .Anita and Jeanette in Lon- don. JUST ARRIVED AT VANASTRA HOME FURNISHINGS! It was suggested that SCHOOL NEWS Colborne Central people may be interested in learning to play bridge School's w be Christmas xweek, and have an instructor in concert will next week, this game. i i sons would Tuesday, December 18 at be in the form of evening t hir is apsis alwlwn so atten. as classes in Colborne ays a special ,.Township Hall. Anyone Christmas treats interested, is urged to tilThe HMS Pinafore that please contact Mrs. G. Colborne Central School hool students presented earlier this It was agreed that the year will be shown on TV Recreation Committee Cable 12 on Wednesday, have more meetings so December 26 (Boxing that a closer check can be Day) at 7 p.m. Tell your made on recreation. The friends who have Cable next meeting will be on sas e it was well worth Wednesday, January 16 seeing. at 8 p.m. Residents of Colborne Central Colborne are asked to School Christmas closure please mark this date on will be Friday, December 21 at 12:30 p.m. Classes their next year's calendars and plan to will resume on Thursday, attend, bring suggestions January 3, 1980. and a will to help. 5 W CHURCH NEWS Tiger Durop Women's Institute December The Benmiller Youth Group of Benmiller United Church is really in the spirit of Christmas. Last week, the group was caroling from house to house, in Benmiller. Several residents voiced their delight and the Youth Grpup really en- joyed this new venture. This Youth Group has been collecting newspapers once a month for the last year and man.'y residents in Colborne and Goderich have enjoyed having their papers ready for pickup. On Saturday, the girls reported it was their last pickup and the paper drives will be discon- tinued. Many are sorry to hear, this and it is a shame that when they had such a good thing going for them, they found it necessary to -d-seen-t-in-ue- th epick-ups. The group thanks everyone for their sup- port and cooperation and wish one and all a Merry Christmas and Happy -New Year. The Benmiller Sunday • school pot -luck dinner for parents and. children of the congregation and friends in the 'community is to be held this Satur- day, December 15 at 6:30 meeting this Thursday, December 13 will start with a pot luck luncheon at i p.m. (bring place setting). Members are asked to bring samples of Christmas baking for dessert and recipes, if possible. There will be an exchange of gifts. If you have been collecting used stamps, please bring them . and - also any donations for the Family and Children Services Christmas fund. Tiger • Dunlop W.I. catered to the Dungannon W.I. Christmas party last Thursday, December 6 in 'Colborne Township Hall. SOCIAL NEWS The community is pleased to report that George Robinson of Carlow has returned home and is convalescing after being a patient in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich. His many friends ' wish him im- proved health. The sympathy of the community is extended to family and relatives of the late Mrs. Hazel Bennett of Detroit. Mrs. Bennett was known to several people when she was a member of the Tiger Dunlop W.I. and lived in a trailer at the e home of her sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Terence Hunter,. Guests with Mr. and Mrs. Terence Hunter last week attending the funeral of Mrs. Bennett were another sister-in- law, Mrs. Vi. Armstrong and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Armstrong of Detroit. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family of the late Mrs. Carman (Mildred) Feagan of Goderich. Mrs. Feagan was well known in Colborne as she and her husband were residents of the township for many years and only retired to Goderich recently. (4 esimitI. 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