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Clinton News-Record, 1978-04-27, Page 11Canoe race set for Auburn area Canoes -Canoes -Canoes! Won't you join in the races on the Maitland River Sunday, April 30 from Marnock Bridge, East Wawanosh on concession 9, County Road 20. Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m. and breakfast is being served before you start. There is an entry fee of $5 and five classes. Novelty (rowboats, rubber dingy etc.), amateur, experienced, kayak and family. The races are to finish at the Patterson Bridge at Auburn at approximately 2 p.m. Trophies are to be awarded for prizes and there will be a lunch booth at Auburn bridge. The proceeds are for Auburn's 125th birthday party in 1979 so it is hoped there will be a good at- tendance. Bill Sproul tis the convener with Stephen Haggitt, Fred Lawrence and Allan Craig and several others in charge of the arrangements. Prize winners at the weekly euchre party held in th.e Community Memorial Hall were as follows: novelty - Jack Hallam, high lady - Mrs. Elliott Lapp, low lady - Mrs. Donald Cartwright, high man - Warner Andrews and low wan - Chas. Mills. OBITUARY Friends of Walter Taras were sorry to learn of his death in Stratford hospital on Tuesday April 18 in his 62nd year. He was well known in this district as a ball player for many years with Auburn teams. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Loretta Carol of 115 Matilda Street in Stratford; also two sons, John of . Brampton and Frank of Stratford, two daughters Marilyn of Stratford and Mrs. David (Barbara) Cospey of Sebringville; two brothers, Stanley of London, and Felix of Rochester, New York; two sisters, Mrs. William (Cecila) Taylor of St. Catharines and Mrs. George (Leone) Warren of St. Catharines; a sister-in- law, Mrs. William (Maura) Taras of St. Catharines; and one grandchild. The funeral took place at the Dack-Gingras Funeral Home and burial took place in St. Augustine cemetery. HISTORICAL SOCIETY Auburn As It Was, was the name of the presentation of slides and commentary at the April meeting of the Huron County Historical Society when it met in the Auburn Community Memorial Hall as the guests of the Auburn Women's Institute last Thursday evening. The President of the W.I., Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock welcomed everyone and Mrs. Thomas Haggitt, curator of the Auburn Women's Institute Tweedsmuir History book introduced the panel: Mrs. Oliver Anderson, projectionist in charge of .the slides, Mrs. Tom Jardin, Mrs. Frances Clark and Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock. The slides were of former businesses, including ifn- plement shops, cooper shops, a brewery, carriage shops, blacksmith shops, butcher shop and general stores and post offices. The slides were ade by William Anderson ho took them off old pic- tures. He did an excellent job. Mrs. Greg Park sang a solo, Maggie, Maggie which had been sung by her grand- mother. She was ac- companied by Mrs. Kenneth McDougall. Mouthorgan selections were played by Ross Robinson accompanied by Mrs. Donald Haines. Harry Worsell of Goderich, president of Huron County Historical Society, took charge of the business. Mrs. Mervyn Batkin of Clinton, secretary, read the minutes. Several items of business were discussed and the next meeting will be on May 9 at Kippen when the history of Kippen will be given by Mrs. Orville Workman. A bus trip is being planned in June to Elora, Fergus and Milton and anyone wishing to go please contact Mrs. Batkin. Dave McClure spoke on the essay competition and stated that the response at the fall fairs was increasing. Mrs. Batkin reported a balance of $594.96 and Mrs. LeRoy Poth of Bayfield, membership convener, stated that the response for more members was very en- couraging with many new members joining the Society. Mr. Worsell spoke on the display of antique dishes and glassware. Mrs. Beth Lan- sing, Mrs. Myrtle Munro and Mrs. Dorothy Grange were in charge of this display. About 150 were present and enjoyed the smorgasbord lunch in the charge of Mrs. Donald Haines and her committee. SOCIAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Harold Adams of Clinton visited last Sunday with Mrs. Beth Lansing. Mrs. Kenneth McDougall and Mrs. Gordon Gross at- tended Open House in London for Miss Sheila Cope, bride - elect of this month. A Primitive Rendezvous will be held at Bert .Moss' gravel pit north of Auburn in West Wawanosh on April 29 and 30 for muzzle loading rifles. Primitive camping is featured sanctioned by the OMLA. Everyone is welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Robertson. of Meaford visited for a few days with her mother, Mrs. Elva Straughan and sister Mrs. Tom Jardin and Mr. Jardin. Mrs. Anne Redmond of Goderich spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston and Miss Laura _ Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Ball, Mrs. Dorothy Grange, Mrs. Elliott Lapp, Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock, Mrs. Thomas Haggitt, Mrs. Beth Lansing, Mrs. Frank Raithby, Mrs. Robert Turner, Mrs. Russel Brindley, Mrs. Frances Clark, Mrs. Albert McFarlane, Mrs. John Durnin and Mrs. Ernest Durnin attended the Hor- ticulture District meeting at Wingham last Saturday. The committee in charge of the April 29 dance in Auburn Community Memorial Hall with music by the Silver Tones of Mitchell have decided to sell tickets. If you wish a ticket, phone 524-6370 or 526-7595. This dance's proceeds are for the 125th birthday party for Auburn ftnr� Mr. and Mrs. Ron Elliott of Toronto spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cartwright, David, Derrick and Lorie spent last weekend visiting with Mr. and Mrs. R.A. William and family of Toronto. LIONS CLUB The Auburn and District Lions Club held their bi- monthly meeting in the Auburn Com munit Rernember Our HOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAM CaII Us For *WINDOW CLEANING *EAVESTROUGH CLEANING *SMALL PAINTING *STEAM CLEANING *RENTAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE carpet steam cleaning equipment, floor machines, industrial vacuums Visit Our Store for all your Household Cleaning Supplies NOTE: WE SERVICE WHAT WE'SELL M & S JANITORIAL 56 KING ST. SALES & SERVICE. H: 482-9561 OPEN DAILY, 9 A.M.-5 P.M; CLOSED WEDNESDAY "Moro Our Eveydllry Low !rices are twer ps olse's weight" Memorial Hall and started with a dinner served to the 31 members and guests by the Auburn Recreational com- mittee. Guests were present from Londesboro, Blyth and Palmerston. The meeting was chaired by Lion Fred Lawrence and Lion Bob Worsell, the secretary read the minutes and the treasurer Jim Schneider gave the financial statement. An invitation was read to enter a float in the Mount Forest Lions an- niversary celebrations on May 13. The members decided to have a booth at the bridge for the canoe races next Sunday, April 30. The club wishes all who can possibly help in this booth to contact one of those Lions in charge. A discussion took place 'regarding the beer tent at the ploughing match and seven clubs are to supply the labour. Lion Bill Crawford gave' a report of the convention held recently at Walkerton. This was well attended. The Bramalea convention was outlined and more particulars will be coming. Lion Murray Rollinson suggested movirfg the Lions litter containers and he stated that he would look after this. Lion Bud Chamney in- troduced the guest speaker, Lion Paddy Rundle, Deputy District Governor. He spoke on the six steps' to a suc- cessful Lions Club. He was thanked by Lion Bill Crawford and presented with a gift. Lion Paddy Rundle in- stalled the officers for 1978- 1979. The Auburn and District Lions Club was invited to participate in the Clinton Kinsmen canoe races in the service club class. The 50-50 tickets are to be in to the next meeting and a rummage sale is to be held in the near future. Even though the trout season doesn't open until this Saturday in the area, the season is open year -114m 'n the Bayfield Harbor. Last Thursday, Richard Kaptien of Bayfield caught this beautiful 13 -pound, 14 -ounce rain- bow at the mouth of the river. The fish was 32 inches long, - and had an 181/2 incll girth. 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