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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1957-04-25, Page 8NEWS OF AUBURN A;11;'d,i't�.N, April 22.—The Wo- ai':`iid'n +Ji titute met last Tuesday' Vrening at Dungannon United uxch ,dor their annual Sunshine isten banquet. A turkey dinner Win served by the members of 'the Dungannon Institute. Mrs. Get/TV Million, president, was in chargewith Mann Rubert J. Phil- lips presiding ii$ the piano. A toast to the Institalte was proposed by Mrs. Alvin KLunlsett and re- sponded to by singing „The Queen." A, toast ,to the Institute was given by Mr . l ebert Cham- ney and iMrs, th rdo&s> Miller re- plied. Mrse We:i. Bradnoek thank- ed the Duxagan:non ladies for the lovely bangaaet and Mrs. Everett Errington, president of the Dun- gannon branch, replied. The re- ports of the standing committees were given by the following: Mrs. Keith Machan, Mrs. Frank Raith- - by, Mrs. Gordon R. Taylor, Mrs. Ed. I)avie's, ,Mrs- Gordon Dobie, Mrs. Worthy Young. Not present was Mrs. Maurice Bean. The min- utes of the last Sunshine Sister banquet and the March meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Bert Craig, and adopted as read. Mrs. Robert J. Phillips was elected district director as Mrs. Wes. Brad - neck had resigned from that posi- tion. It waa decided to have an- other millinery course in the Fall. Due to the rising coat of rent, etc., a motion was tanned ned that 25c be paid for the lunch at the regular meetings. The May meeting will have the installation of officers and a White Elephant Sale will also be held. The parade of Easter PLEASING JOB PRINTING AT REASONABLE PRICES The SIGNAL -STAR. hats, which had been made at a recent millinery course, was held. Appropriate music was played lam Mrs. Sidney McClinchey for the grand march. Mrs/Otto Popp, of Dungannon, the P guest speaker, tallied on "The Progress of the ' Rural Houses." Mrs. Edgar Law - sun thanked 'Mrs. Popp for her address. A duet was sung 'by Mrs. Gordun Ghananey and Miss Donna Haggitt n bridal, costume of 50 years ago. An amusing monologue ' was given by Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. She introduced members' narnea in her role of president of a Women's Institute meeting. :Mrs. Ed. Davies presented Mrs. Gordon McDougall with a gift on behalf of the W.I. for her outstanding achievement, in the recent 4-H Heme-Making Project of sleeping garments. She obtained the highest marks in the county for screwing done on py- jamas. Prizes given were: young- est member, Miss Donna Haggitt; door prize, Mrs. Gordon R. Taylor; lucky cup, Mrs. Donald Haines. A piano duet was played by Mrs. Robert J. Phillips and Miss Marg- aret A. Jacks -on. The roll call was, answered by each Sunshine Sister revealing the name of the sister she had remembered secret- ly during the past year. A humor- uus skit was given by Mrs. Donald Haines, Mrs. Tom Lawlor, Mrs. Gordon Darbie and Mrs. Wes. Brad - nock. Mrs. Millian thanked all who had taken part in the pro- gram The com:mittte in charge of the evening was Mrs. George Millian. Mrs. harry Watson. Mrs. Gordon Miller and Mrs. Wellington Good. Alfred Nesbitt.—This community was shocked last Thursday, April 18, to learn of the sudden passing of Alfred Nesbitt in Scott Mem- orial Hospital. Seaforth. Although he was stricken .six months ago and had not been in the best of health: he was thought to be on the road to recovery. He was born in Maumby, Yorks, England, o -n October 29, 1901. In February, 1923. he was married to Annie Hutchinson at Topcliffe, Yorks, who survives him. Following their arrival in Canada they took up resi- dence in East Wawanosh where he has been a farmer. He was a devoted member of St. Mark's An- glican Church where he a was church treasurer and sidemap for jEstate Auction of Spacious Goderich Residence •Quality • Modern and• • Antique • 0 53 WELLESLEY STREET. • 0: SATURDAY, MAY 4 s� TOMES AS BELOW 1 ii • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Furnishings • • CORNER OF QUEBEC STREET • •• We have received instructions from The Canada Trust Company, executor of the late Miss Jean Lawson estate td offer the property and household effects as below, at the hours indicated: v- 10:00 A.M. — (No Reserve, Terms Cash) — Pine Tool Chest, •Coal Oil - Stove, Lawnmower and Garden . Tools, Rustic Porch •'. Furniture, Space Heater, Hose and Reel, Table -Top Electric • Range, Modern Frigidaire Refrigerator, Excellent Wicker • • Furniture, Hot Plate, Icebox, Odd Tables and Chairs, Vacuum • Cleaner, Mats, Console Phonograph and Records, Floor Radio, • Some Bedding, Luggage, Box -Top Sewing Machine, Utensils, • Dishes and Many Other Useful Articles. • • • 1:30 P.M.—(No Reserve, Terms Cash) — Pair Cast Iron Lawn • Urns, Fine Rugs and Mats in various sizes, Lined Floral Drapes, • Coffee Table, Gilt Wall Mirror, Pair Superior Crystal Chande- • lieres, Fine Victorian Parlour Furniture in Walnut, Walnut • Drop -Leaf Occasional Table, Milk Glass Table Lamp and other • Lamps, Cherry Flap -Leaf Stand, Walnut :ook Table, Oval • Walnut Table, Chesterfield Suite, Fine Heintznian Medium -Sized • Piano in Plain Walnut Case, Side Tables, China, Crystal, Glass, • Table Linens, Sterling and Plated Flatware, Walnut Chests, • • Walnut Hall Stand, Electric Humidifier, Dining Suite including • China Cabinet, Limoges "Bridal Rose" Service for Twelve, • Antique Amber Glass Hall Fixture, Brass, Two Walnut Bedroom • Suites, Painted Spool Bed and Chest, Ivory : edroom Suite, • Pune Bedding Chest, Pine Fall -Front Desk -Cabinet, Chestnut . • Display Cabinet, Ormolu and other Frames, Canes, Paisley • Shawl, Dolls, Curios including some Miniature Items and other • • Pieces of 'Interest. • • 2:30 P.M. — (Subject to Conditions of Sale and Reserve Bid)— This smell -kept Residence on attractive landscaped 104' x 104' • corner lot, with large wort( -shop and garage at the rear.' • Located a short distance from Lake Huron, this property lends • • itself to summer or year-round residence with income possir © bilitie4. The house has good stone basement with enamel • laundry tubs and oil -fired furnace; the main floor has enclosed • full front porch, reception hail, large double living -room with • • mantel and bay window, large kitchen with pantry off, large • sunroom, full-size dining -room; the second floor may be reached • by front or roar stairs, and has roomy hall with large linen closet, three-piece bath (separate toilet) and five bedrooms of varying size. Floors are oak with the exception of the tiled kitchen. On View Friday, May 'Third, from Two to Five in the Afternoon. THE CANADA TRUST COMPANY Executor of the Miss Joon Lawson Estate HAYS & PREST GEO. R. GARi,N4ER 8 SOt1 -17-18 I • Solicitors Auctioneers • 0 • 0 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 • • a • • • • • 0 • 0 • • • • • • • • e • 0 • • • • • 0 • • • • 0 • O • • • • • 1 1y years. He was also very ac- tive in community affairs, being a school trustee for over -25 years. Besides his sorrowing wife, ho is :survived by two daughters, Mrs. George Gray (Mary), of Weston, and Mrs. William Govier (Marg- aret), of Staffa; also two sort,, Frank, of East Wawanosh, and Lawrenee, at home, and 10 grand- children; also three sisters, Mrs. Thoanas Grasby, of Kinburn; Mrs. Pick Ripon, Yorks, and Mrs. Geo. Kirkby, Lafthouse, Yorks, Eng- land, and two brothers, William, of Seaforth, and John, of Blyth. The funeral was held at St. Mark's Anglican Church on Monday, April 22, with Rev. Bren de Vries of- ficiating. Interment was in Bali's cemetery. Pallbearers were Nel- son Patterson, Fred Toll, Albert :McCullough, Reg. Shultz, Robert J. Phillips and Gordon R. Taylor. Flowepbearers were Ross Gwyn, Carl Gooier, Aubrey Toll, Fordyce Clark, Christopher Hutchinson and David Nesbitt." Relatives and friends were present from Toronto, Erindale, London, Guelph, Seaforth and other neighboring towns. Mcougall—Govier.—Blyth Unit- ed Church was beautifully decorat- ed with baskets cf tulips -and daf- fodils for the candlelight wedding ceremony last Saturday, April 20, at 7.30 p.m. when Joan Eileen Govier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Govier,, of Blyth, became the bride of Robert Lyle, MCDou- gall, son of Mr. and Mrs. James McDougall, of Auburn. Rev A. W. Watson. of Blyth, officiated for the double -ring ceremony. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked charming in a floor -length strapless gown of nylon tulle over taffeta with chan- tilly lace panel and set-in rhine- stones, with matching chantilly lace bolero, peter -pan collar and long lily -point sleeves. Her double fingertip veil of Heirloom Brussels lace with matching headdress was trimmed with pearls and rhine- stones. She carried a bouquet of red roses. She was attended by Mrs. Marian Kernighan, of Lon- don, sister of the groom, as matron of honor. Her bridesmaids, were Miss Darlene Pierce, of Blyth, and Miss Donna McDougall; of Auburn, sister of the groom. The little' flower girl was :Miss Carol Govier, sister of the bride. The ring - bearer was Master Leslie Caldwell, of Blyth, cousin of the bride. The groem was attended by his brother- in-law. Donald Kernighan, of Lon- dan. The ushers were Murray Gov.en brother of the bride. and Douglas McDougall, brother of the groom. The bridal music was play- ed by Miss Paige Phillips and ac- companied the soloist, Mrs. Betty Wilkin, of Auburn, who sang "Bless This House" and "0 Perfect Love." Following the ceremony, a recep- tion was held in the Sabbath Schonl -corm. The bride's table was centred with a three -tiered wedding cake, white candles and baskets of spring flowers. The bride's mother, gowned in a pale , blue crystallette street -length gown, pink ,accessories and a cor- sage of pink roses, received the guests. She was assisted by the groom's mother, who chose a blue .uit vrith pink accessories and wore a corsage of pink roses. For a wedding trip to Eastern United S:ates, the bride wore a turquoise cry-'.alette dress with matching hat and gloves, tan shoes and purse and tan cr'at with a turquoise fleck and a corsage of pink roses. Guests were present from Mount For est, Goderich, Walton, Londes- bero, London, Seaforth, Blyth and Auburn. Waitresses for the wed- ding lunch were girl friends of the bride, Eileen Nesbitt, Joanne Easorn, Margaret Dalrymple, Lor - Wm A R E SALTS BOOKS' AND RESTAURANT PADS SIGNAL -STAR PHONE 71 ' GODERIC'l THE GODERICii sioNATATAR Teen Roe, rekyn Caidwela, Thignza Goad LIM Yvezue Aug ,t ay. l be,rt Neabitt poured tea, 1144"1111 the lunch, Mr. Ralph Caldwell, uncle of the bride; aa'oposevI . a toast to the bride, to which the groom replied. He, in turn, pro- posed one to the bridesmaid, tai which the groomsman replied. On their return, Mr. and Mrs. McDou- gall will take up residence in Clinton:" Miss Joan Deere, Niagara Falls, is visiting her uncle, Goon Cham- ney, Mrs. Chainney, Larry, Paul and Lorraine. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Leslie and family and Mr. Roll Greenbridge, of Nova. Scotia, new of RCAF Radar Station, Clinton, were guests on Saturday of Mr. anti Mars. Or. vide dLcKinnon and Sharron and Bonnie. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Purdue and Larry, of London, spent the week -end with her mother, Mrs. Stanley Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Weir, Joan and Bobby, of London, visited with., his father, Dr. 13. C. Weir, and sister, Mrs. Duncan MacKay, Mr. MacKay, Barbara and Johnny over the holiday. Miss Mary Lou Plunkett has secured a .position at the glove factory at Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stanbury, of London, visited over the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. William Seers and Gail. Mr. Pat Mason has secured a position at the Blyth tannery. Mr. Jake Bakelaar received pain- ful injuries to his right foot when the tongue of a heavy trailer fell across it. Large crowds attended the sales of Mr. Clarence Cox and Mr. Casey de Haan last week. Mrs. Beth Plunkett has been secured as a teacher for Prosperity School for the coming year. Guests over the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Robison were: Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Osmond, Ann and Marilyn, of Toronto, ,Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Stephenson, Bryan and Bradley, of St. Catharines, and Rev. H. F. and Mrs. Currie, Wayne, Douglas and Carmen, of Carlisle. The Sunday School anniversary will be held on May 5 in Knox United Church with services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Rev. R. S. Hiltz will speak at the morning service and Dr. Alexander- Nimmo, of Winghaan, in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Maitland Allen re- turned last week -end from a ten- day visit at Flint, Michigan. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wahl, of Langside, en the birth of another son. Her mother, Mrs. John Arthur, returned to her home after a two weeks' visit at the Wahl home. Visitors- an Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Maitland Allen, were Mr. George ` Timm and Miss Erna Bethke, of Gorrie, and Mr. and Mrs. .Archie Wilkin, of Goderich. Rev. and Mrs. Hiltz, Malcolm and Mariam and Miss Margaret R. Jack- son went to Toronto on Monday for a visit to their friends. Miss Fanny Cole had the mis- fortune to fall and fracture her wrist last week. • Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Stoltz and sons, of Guelph, spent last Friday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.I J. C. Stoltz. . Visitors over the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson, Wil- liam and Nancy were Mr. Thomas Anderson and daughters, Donna - Lyne, Dale and leaur,aine, of Tor- onto. Mr, and Mrs. William Kruse and -Elizabeth Ann: of Kitchener, visit- ed his aunt, "Mrs. Edgar Lawson, and Mr. Lawson over the holiday. Miss Ruth Daer, of Brussels, is convalescing at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Daer, after having her tonsils removed last Thursday in Clinton hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gibbs, of Ham- ilton. were guests last week of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Plunkett. Miss 1 hThara Wiley, of London, is visiting her cousin, Miss Phyllis Daer, for the Easter vacation. Mr. Eugene Dobie and daughter, Janey, of Toronto, and his mother, Mrs. Catherine oeDobie, who has been visiting with her daughter, Mrs. James Johnstone and Mr. Johnston, of Bluevale, visited last Friday with Miss Margaret R. Jack- son and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scott. Mr. George Raithby, who has been a trustee for many years of Ball's Cemetery Board, has resign- ed. This year marks the centenary of the opening of Ball's cemetery. Mrs. Ray Finnigan is still con- fined to Goderich hospital where she is recuperating after do attack of flu. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Robertson, Douglas and Karen, of Copper Cliff. spent the holiday with, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Straughan, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Roberton. ' Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rathwell and Michael, of Dresden, - visited over the week -end with her par- ents, Mr. and iVlrs. Gordon R. Taylor. Mrs. Margaret Russel, of Tor- onto, spent the holiday . with her sister, Mrs.' Warner Andrews, Mr. Andrews and 'family. Miss Mary Houston. of Hamilton, and Miss Frances Houston, R.N., are guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Houston. Mr. 'Prest, of Lonrlesboro, is re- decorating at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Corey. Special Easter— servicer were held last Sunday at all the churches. At 'Knox United Church a duet was sung by Mrs. Betty Wilkin and Mr. Elliott Lapp. At Knox Presibyterian Church a solo was sung by MIs. Wes. 'Bradaiock. '. 4, • TUVit$60414 43434- TOfil 'A Test for Potato Cooking Quality: The - specific gravity of potato. tubers, which is an indication of their cooking quality, can be 'deter- mined by weighing them in air and then under water and dividing the weight in air by the loss of weight in water. The method is illustrated above (left to right): (1) Weighing accurately 10 pounds of a composite sample of potato tubers; (2) Suspending sample of 'pota- toes in water from which the specific gravity of potatoes can be deter- mined by the potato hydrometery (3) Reading the percentage dry matter of the potatoes from the scale on the stem of the potato hydroineter. Honor Departing Auburn Minister AUBURN, April 22.—The con- gregation of the Auburn Baptist Church gathered in the Sunday School room on Friday evening, .to honor their pastor, Rev. John )s- trom, and his family, who are leav- ing .the cosnanunity. Friends from Godei' h, London, Toronto and Winds- joined with the congre gation for the evening. After the devotional exercises, conducted by Rev. Mr. Ostrom, colored pictures . were shown by Earl Raithby,, of Goderich, taken by his son, Wm. Raithby, on his recent trip to Whitehorse, Yukon. Mr. Frank Raithby expressed the -regret of the congregation on the departure of the Ostrom family, and spoke feelingly of the affection and respect felt for them in Au- burn. A poem,` 'written for the occasion, was read by Mr. Raithby and a beautiful table lamp was pre- sented by Mrs. R' J. Phillips on behalf of the Auburn Church. Rev, and Mr -s. Ostrom both voiced their deep appreciation. A lunch was served by the ladies of the church. o o' o Taylor's Corner TAYLOR'S CORNER, April 23.— Mr. and Mrs. G. Cutler; of Guelph. were week -end visitors with Mi' and Mrs. Reg. Sturdy. Mr. and Ytns. L. S. Gerrie and Mr. and Mrs. Don Gorrie, all of Oshawa, visited last week -end with, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ginn. Mr. and Mrs. Rostron, Donald and Dennis, of Hamijton, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Re . Sturdy on Sunday. Mrs. Rostron and boys remained for a week's visit - Mr. and Mrs. Chester McNall and family 'are enjoying the vaca- tion week with Mr. and Mrs. Sam McNall, Mrs. Irene Holmes and daughter, Miss Marion Holmes, of Toronto, Miss Lois Holmes, of London, and Mr. Bruce Holmes, of Montreal, were 'week -end garests with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Holmes. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sturdy and family , had as their guests on Easter Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Don- ald Graham and family, of Camp- bellford, Mr. and Mrs. Don Kerni- ghan, of London, and Mr. and Mrs, John Kernighan, of Goderich. Mrs. Pearl Graham and daugh- ter Marie, of Fingal, and Miss Patricia Philcox, of Shedden, were recent - guests with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fuller. 0- o o CARLOW, April 22.—Mr. and Mrs. Dick Harland and family, of Cornwall, visited with the Stan McGratten's during the 'Easter holi- day., Mr. and ' Mrs. H. Masecar, of Victoria, visited in the neighbor- hood at the week -end. Miss Stella McBride visited with Mr. and Mrs. Doug McNeil at Easter. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Sillib back into the community. -For some time the Sill•ibs were living on Mr. Fin Samis' farm on the 9th concession but moved to Blyth last fall. Now, they have returned to Colborne to look after the Township Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fisher, Doug and Gail, visited in Londesboro on Sunday.• Mrs. Albert McClinchey is feel- ing much better after a severe at- tack of arthritis. o---- —0 A broken bone will mend — a broken steering column must be fixed before it kills you and others. During May, urges the Canadian Highway .Safety Conference, Check Your Car, Cheek Accidents. A beautifully engraved brass vase with a large bouquet of flowers was placed on the altar by Mrs. F'. O. Mcllveen in memory of her husband who, passed away last year. 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