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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1982-04-28, Page 9Knox United Church Women enjoy Easter Th Easter lilies, daffodils and pussy willows made a spring setting in Knox United Church Sunday school room when the United Church Women held their Easter Thankoffering. Mrs. Gordon Gross played a medley of old time hymns before Mrs. Allan Webster gave the call to worship. The hymn, As Comes the Breath of Spring, was sung with Mrs. Gordon Gross at the piano. Mrs. Webster and Mrs. Maurice Bean had a devotional period with the theme being 'Serve and Ser- vice'. Mrs. Bean closed with prayer. The offering was received by Mrs. Dorothy Grange and Mrs. Glen Webster. The president, Mrs. Jack Armstrong welcomed all and thanked the members for the layette articles, bale and Zaire articles which were on display, Mrs. Darlene Empey displayed the banner she had made tor the conference. This portion was closed with the hymn, 'Now God Be With Us'. Mrs. Maurice Bean in: troduced the speaker, Mr. Rick Hawley. He told of his early life's work, reminisc- _ing..ahoutthe._eventsihaL[ed. him into, the ministry. From being a Sunday school teacher, he had at- tended the Older Boys parliament and then decided to go to teachers' college. After teaching fora few years, he went into the special education field. Mr. Hawley felt the urge to serve more so decided three years ago to go into the ministry of the United Church. Coming to Auburn three years ago, he served the Auburn and Donnybrook Churches while attending Emmanuel Col- lege. Mrs. Gerald McDowell thanked Mr.Hawley for sharing his life experiences with everyone present. After singing the hymn, The Day Thou Gayest, Mr. Hawley .r. AUBURN NEWS lEhaorior ®r ednoke 15205®761018 pronounced the benediction. Lunch was served by the Unit in charge. Bridal Shower Pink, yellow and blue paper rosettes formed an umbrella and streamers to. the decorated chairs for the bridal shower in honour of Miss Lori Mansell last Satur- day afternoon in the Auburn Community. Memorial Hall. Corsages were pinned on Lori and her mother, Mrs. Patricia Niblock. Mrs. Douglas Chamney welcomed the guests and Alison Chamney and Susan Dobie welcomed everyone at the door. Miss Vickie Powell gave a reading, 'The Good Qualities of Lori and the Bad Ones', which was quite entertain- ing. A contest of kitchen ar- ticles was given by Mrs. Ross Dobie. The winner was Miss Trudy Machan. `Design a wedding dress of toilet tissue' was the contest with the models being Vickie Powell and Tracy Machan. Much enjoyment was had as over 40 friends watched the dresses being draped and designed. 'What did Lori wear?' was another contest and Mrs, Pauline Parsons was the winner. A solo, In the Garden, was sung by Mrs. Bev Irvine and a reading - God As Your Part- ner, was read by Mrs. Patricia Niblock. The many gifts were car- ried in by Alison Chamney, Susan Dobie and Shelley Dobie. The. bride-to-be was assisted by "her mother and sister, Mrs. Doug Chamney in opening the gifts. Gifts were placed on a table by Miss Vickie Powell and a rib- bon bride's bouquet was made by Mrs: Allan Craig and given to the bride-to-be. Lori thanked her friends for the gifts and lunch was - served. UCW Unit 1 of the Knox United Church Women met on Tues- day evening, April 20 in the Sunday schoolroom of the church. The hymn, 'Saviour Breathe an Evening Bless- irig' was sung and the offer- ing received and dedicated with prayer by Mrs. Donald Young. The theme of the meeting was, "Books - Exploring the Different Books that are now Available". Mrs. Allan Webster spoke about the dif- ferent Biblical books such as, 'The Robe' written by Lloyd C. Douglas and 'Silver Chalice' by Thomas B. Cos- tain. She also spoke on the life of Corrie Ten Boom as written in the books 'In My Father's House' and 'The Hiding Place'. Mrs. Norman Wightman game-an-outife of Maria Von Trapp. She told how they had made their great decision to leave their homeland and leave all their possessions behind, when they crossed the moutains on foot to freedom. They settled in Stowe, Vermont and were well-known as the Trapp Family Singers. Mrs. Wightman also touched on the life of Pat Boone, a born- again Christian and Dale Evans an outstanding Chris- tian today. Mrs. Donald Young gave a short account of the life of Miss Clare McGowan of Goderich. She told about her years in China and also her work with the Huron County Children's Aid Society and her contributions to seniors today. All these books were on. FIBERGLAS BATT INSULATION R-12-3'/2" 1s" x 4r" 23" x 41" N sq. ft. ctn. 134 sq. ft. ctn. $13•41 $20.56 R-20 6" li" x 41" 34 sq. ft. ren, $12." 23" x44" 76 sq. ft. ctn. x19.65 S.M. BLUE STYROFOAM R-5 PER INCH 2'x4'x1"- $4.99 EA. 2'x0'x1'A"-$7.48 EA. 2". $9.98 EA. PORTLAND CEMENT . BAG MASONRY CEMENT . GOODS CALCIUM ........ SILICA SAND ... - . . .0. 46 Kg. bag - $5.39 EA. ...... 70 Kg. bag - $4. 1 5 EA. ...... 44 Kg. bag - 8.65 EA. ..... 111111b. bap . $4.95 EA. SIFTO PREMIUM WATER SOFTENER SALT..... 4r Kg. bag - $S . S 9 EA. display. _awl MU Qthel which are available at book stores and libraries in this area. Mrs. Glen Webster had purchased Radiant Life to use in the Unit meetings and it will be added to the church library. Newspaper articles were read about a Christian and used to answer the roll call. Mrs. Maurice Nean, the leader, took over for the business part. Mrs. Dorothy Grange is to be in charge of the next meeting. Unit 1 was asked'to cater to the Brownie and Guide Mother and Daughter banquet. The quilt show to take place in the Auburn Knox United Church May 15 from 2 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m. was discuss- ed. The secretary; Mrs. Tina Empey, reported hearing from Canada Packers and they are going to bring their spinning wheel as well as their prize winning quilts. Many local quilts and crafts will be on display as well as a craft and bake sale. The meeting was brought to a close and lunch was served by - Mrs. Allen Webster, Mrs. Norman Wightman and Mrs. Donald Young. Unit 2 of Knox United Church ,Women met in the Sunday school room. of the church on Tuesday evening, April 13 at 8 p.m. Mrs: Donald Haines, leader of the Unit, opened the meeting with prayer after which she conducted the business part of the meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read by the secretary, Mrs.. Beth Lan-, singnd discussed. The. correspondence was read. Donations . of soap and scribblers were received for .Zaire. A number of articles for the layette were on display. The quilt display to be held on May 15 was discussed. Committees were named. In charge of tea tables . are: Mrs. Peter Verbeek and Mrs. Gerald McDowell and .bake table - Mrs. Donald Haines and Mrs. Elliott Lapp. These conveners are to choose their committee members. The offering was received by Mrs. Wayne Millian and Mrs. Wayne Durnin and dedicated with prayer. The roll call was answered with a Bible verse containing the word - Teach. Mrs. Greg Park presided for the program which began with the singing of the hymn, 'Jesus is the Man for Me'. Mrs. Wayne Durnin gave a reading entitled - Footsteps. Mrs. Barry Millian led in prayer. , Mrs. Park introduced the guest speaker, Miss Betty Bedard of Goderich. The - theme of the program was education. She gave an in- teresting and informative talk on the Homestead Group Home near Goderich. A discussion period followed. Mrs. Barry Millian thanked the speaker and presented her with a gift. The committee in charge of the meeting, Mrs. Greg Park, Mrs. Barry Millian, Mrs. Wayne Millian and Mrs. Wayne Durnin, served a tasty lunch and all enjoyed a social time together. Social News A number of Auburn SilVer Tops went . to Goderich last week to the MacKay Centre for Seniors and joined in an afternoon df' shuffle boariF' and euchre. Claude Kalbfleisch of Goderich was in charge of the Goderich plans. Mr. and Mrs. William Seers opened their home 'to neighbours last Saturday evening to wish Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner much hap- pinessin their new home in Goderich. Mr. Seers enter- tained the neighbours by showing his colourful slides taken in Hawaii. Mrs. Seers spoke a few words to Mr. and Mrs. Turner and gifts were presented by Dwight Caldwell, Dean Caldwell and Mrs. Seers. Mr. and Mrs. ;Turner thanked their . neighbours for the gifts and good wishes. A tasty lunch was served by Mr. and Mrs. Seers and Mrs. Allan Reed. A social evening was held in the Londesboro hall on April 17 for George- and Vi Hoggart. George has been road superintendent for Hullett Township for the past 15 years and is now retiring. The councils and employees of the past and the present played progressive euchre for the evening. Reeve Tom Cunningham said a few words of appreciation on behalf of the council, thank- ing George and Vi for their service to the township. Councillors Joe Gibson and Clare Vincent presented them with a two-piece lug- gage set. Both George and Vi thanked everyone. A buffet lunch was served and en- joyed by all. Residents of Maitland Manor nursing home were entertained last Wednesday afternoon by a group of Auburn people for their monthly birthday party. Mouth organ selections were played by Ross Robinson ac- companied by Mrs. Donald Haines. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Hawley sang a duet, 'Whispering Hope', accom- panied by Mrs. Emerson Rodger. Mr. Hawley sang a solo, 'How Great Thou Art', accompanied by his wife Linda. A reading was given GODERICHSIGNAL-STAR, WEDN ADAY' 4l,PRIL2e,1902-,PAGEfY nkoffering by Mrs...Tom. Haggittand duets, 'Love's Old Sweet Song' and 'Memories' were sung by Mrs. Tom Jardin and Mrs. Emerson Rodger. A kitchen band acted by Mrs. Donald Haines, Mrs. Rick Hawley, Mrs. Tom Jar - din, Mrs. Kenneth McDougall and Mrs. Tom, Haggitt with accompanist Mrs. Emerson Rodger, did several numbers. Following the presentation of the pro- gram, ice-cream and coffee were served. Winners at the ' weekly euchre party last week were: novelty - John Blok, 1 high lady (playing as a lady) - Larry Good, low lady (play- ing as a lady) - Gerald Nivins, high man - Carl Govier and low man - Jack Lockhart. As this was the final game for this season, prizes for lone hands were: first lady - Mrs. Jim Glousher, $7, second lady - Mrs. Edgar Daer, $5, third lady - Mrs. Donald Haines, $3, first man - Gordon Gross, $7, second man - Ted Mills, $5 and third man - Clarence Allen, $3. Ed Davies came home last week after the winter mon- ths spent at Clinton. The Auburn Horticultural Society will hold their annual Canada Day Parade June 27, 1982. Entry forms for floats and bands are now available at the Recreation Office, 166 McDonald Street. Prizes will be awarded In various categories. Start Planning Now plant, bulb and slip sale and meeting on Tuesday even- ing, May 4 at 8 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Chamney attended the Lions Club convention at Orangeville last weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lefebre had three of their sons visit them last Satur- day, Wayne of Cambridge, Craig and Brett of Puslinch and also Brett's wife Terry and their two sons, Brett and Dwayne. Mr. Lefebre and his sons canoed down the Maitland River from Don- nybrook and enjoyed it very much. Mr. Lefebre and Brett took a spill and found . the water quite cool. All ended well and they all got back to Auburn. Mrs. Mary Rollinson and, Murray Rollinson arrived home on Sunday after visiting in Toronto for two weeks with the former's daughter, Mrs. Alfred Weston and Mr. Weston. Guests of Mr. and mrs. Robert Worsell and Mrs. Dorothy Grange, .follo* I ng the baptism of Graham Christopher Worsell at Knox United Church last Sunday, were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Worsen and Ben of Goderich, Mr. and Mrs. Rod Singh, Kristen, Kecia . and Kara, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Morris, Monique, Matthew and Megan, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lawson, Doug Lawson and Martha Byrne, all of London, Miss Jennifer Grange of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Hawley, Beth and Amy of Auburn and Frank Pentland of Dungannon. Two-year-old, Janice - Marie Young has returned home from Clinton Public • Hospital where she had been a patient last week with a fractured leg. The winner of the Auburn Lions Club mini -lottery last week was Greg Arthur. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John Blok on the birth of their daughter on. Satur- day, April 24 in Clinton Public Hospital. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG 1981 CHEVETTE This four door hatchback Is folly equipped with radio, radial tires. rear defroster, sport striping and remote sport mirrors. Finished In blue metallic with matching cloth interior. Only 3.700 Kilometres, • months warran- ty still remaining. `ic. No. SVN 014. M•W MOTORS LIMITED ' 184 East Street, Goderich 524-2113 ..h SPRING ki 0 0 CONTINUES TILL MAY 8 AT MO FFATT & POWELL, LIMITED. JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF TME SAVINGS: 3and 1-210lb. ESGARD SHINGLES Stock Colours 749 • Bundle HIGHWAY 21 SOUTH, GODERICH PREFINISHED PANELLING SPECIAL Executive Oak r., or Plugged Walnut $5•95 4'x8' SHEET 233 Ib. 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