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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-03-01, Page 30PAGE 8A—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1979 Committee looks for former residents About 32 children ages .8 to 13 attended the Thursday evening Youth Workshop,. and it is progressing well with some children more enthused than others; The Workshop began last fall and 'made the attractive nativity scene with the help of • Ross Robinson and Jim Schneider and older boys. More.. help has now come in and Douglas Chamney, Jim Schneider, Darcy and Michael Andrews are now working with the older boys. Leaders of the younger girls and boys are Mrs. Barry Millian and Mrs. William Andrews and the leaders of the older children are Mrs. Sandy Andrews and Mrs. George Hebert. Mrs. Jim Schneider assists all groups. Mr. Sandy Andrews prepares craft kits ready for the children to assemble. the treasurer, Mrs. Fran..ces Clark. After the closing hymn, Mrs. Sanderson closed the meeting with prayer. Lunch was served by Mrs :Andrew s. 4-H NEWS Hats -a Decorative Access to Your War- drobe, was the subject tor discussion when Auburn 2-4-I-1 club, The Little Miss Accessories,.met for their second meeting held. at the home of Mrs. Tom Cunningham. After the opening of the meeting, Mrs. Cun- ningham demonstrated how to make hats. She took each girl's head size and discussed the project. The officers who had been elected at the first meeting were -president - Debbie Cunningham, vice-president-Losereit; secretary -Linda Cun- ningham; and press reporters -Marilyn Auburn news Eleanor Bradnock, correspondent The Workshop com- mittee is very grateful for donations of $25 from Auburn and District Lions Club, $12 from the recreation committee and $60 for catering. Plans are now being made for a craft and bake sale early in April and parents will be asked to suppport this project. The proceeds are going to make a float for the Children's workshop in the Birthday Party Parade on June 30. Several of the children a -re out selling sub- scriptions for the. Blyth Standard and are calling on local residents. Mrs. .Ann St. Jean helped to organize this workshop. The leaders would like to tell children and parents that this is a workshop, not a fun night andt all children lmust co-operate and work to ,,make it a success. There are only a few months left and everyone must get busy. If anyone wishes paper flowers etc. made for floats, this group would be happy to do this for a small charge. W.M.S' The Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society held its February meeting at the home of Mrs. Warner Andrews. President, Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson, was in charge and gave the call to worship. The hymn, Safely Through Another Week, was read and the president welcomed all the members. The devotional period was taken by Miss Minnie Wagner. She led in the reading of the scripture lesson, Act 7:54 to 60 verses and gave meditation and prayer. The roll call was an- swered by a Bible verse With the word "heard" in it. The offering was received by Mrs. Frances Clark and dedicated with prayer by Mrs. San- derson. The study on China was given by Mrs. Frances Clark. She -gave an in- teresting account of the country, people, customs and the advancement in methods of Agriculture. The minutes of the January meeting were adopted as read by the secretary,' Mrs. Lillian Letherland. It was, announced that the World's Day of Prayer 'service would be held on March 2 in the Huron Men's Chapel at 2 p.m. Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock reported on business from the annual meeting of the Huron Presbyterial meeting held last month in Seaforth. The financial statement was given by 526-7595 Archambault and Pam Losereit. BIRTHDAY COMMITTEE The February meeting of the 125th birthday celebration to be held June 2,9,30, July 1 "and 2 was held last Wednesday evening- in the' Com- munity Memorial Hall. P•resident, Fred Lawrence called the meeting to order and the minutes were accepted as read by the secretary, Eleanor Bradnock. The financial statement was given by the treasurer, Jim Schneider. Melanie McLaughlin of Hanover was unable to be present regarding'" the Wintario, grant but she will be present at the next meeting, February 28 at 8 p.m. A discussion took place about the snowmobile poker ` rally and final plans were made for the Sunday February 18 event. Volunteers were assigned the check points and the lunch booth will be open during the day. Committee convenors reported on the progress of their activities. Mrs. Dorothy Grange, con- venor of decorating committee, spoke of meetings held and plans for welcome sig streamers and ban •rs to be used in the village. Flower baskets are being placed on posts along the main street and it is hoped that' everyone will co-operate to make their homes beautiful for the 125th birthday party. The invitation com- mittee has held six meetings and each member is endeavouring t� get the addresses of former residents of Auburn and District. If you have an address, please contact any member of the com- mittee as soon as possible as invitations will be sent ,out. Bill Crawford reported for the parade committee and the prize list was accepted and the list of categories will appear at the end of this report. The convenor of sports, Bill Sproul, reported on events planned. There is to be a baseball game between former Auburn players. Races and a fun day for children and tug- of-war will be on Sunday at 4 p.m. between the four townships and the Tractor Pull will be on Monday, July 2. The program com- mittee convenor, Donald Haines, reported that plans are underway and announced that William S. Craig of Clinton would be Master of Ceremonies at the open air concert on the Sunday evening of 4 former talent of the district. On Sunday morning there will be an in- terdenominational church service on the athletic field followed by a picnic lunch and the cutting of the 125th bir- thday cake. And the Memorial service at Ball's cemetery will be at 3p..m. Registration is in the charge of Mrs. Sandy Andrews and committee and tags will be ordered. Mrs. Allan Craig and Mrs. Fred Lawrence are to be in charge of getting souvenirs. Mrs. Donald Haines reported for the meals on that weekend. The tickets on the quilt which is on display in Bess Slater's Friendly Village Store are on sate at many places of business and Mrs. Fred Lawrence is in charge. T- shirts are on sale with the Auburn crest, so get yours early from Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock. The beard judging contest will .be held Friday, June 29 and also the Heritage Birthday Girl will be chosen. More information later. Mrs. Robert Worsell and Mrs. Greg Park presented the . Heritage competition for school children in both models and essays. 'More in- formation after next meeting • regarding rules and prizes. • The following is the list of categories for the parade— floats -most original, most humorous, best commercial, best non commercial., best funny float, and best heritage float and costume; individual entries-bestdressed person walking, best dressed person riding, best clown, a children's best decorated bike, , best decorated trike, best fancy costume, best historical costume, and best decorated wagon; antique cars, and horse" and carriage in dress. Several other itemPare to be announced later. Anyone wishing to enter in the parade, please contact Bill Crawford as early as possible so the committee - in charge will know and make room for your entry. 4-H NEWS Auburn`1, 4-U Club met at the home of Carol Seers for their second and third meetings., Patti McDowell, president, opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge. The roll call was answered by members telling what their best color was, colours they should avoid and what their basic wardrobe colour was. In meeting three roll call, they brought and f showed a hat they felt most at home in and more comfortable to wear. The leaders,- Mrs. Donald Cartright and Mrs. John Hildebrand, showed several scarfs and demonstrated dif- ferent ways to tie them. The next meeting will be held at the home of Nancy Verbeek. The meeting was closed with the 4-H motto and Mrs. William Seers served a tasty lunch. liuwuuuuusususuf J,,,1 Ili, DISCOUNT DAVE'S Tempo 3 Pc. Roller Kit Specially priced now to save you over 25%. Our usual cash iw"carry price is 2.79 per kit. • ROLLER * ROLLER PAD • TRAY DIMMER SWITCH DS SATURDAY! EACH Solid state. 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