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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-04-26, Page 11GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1979—PAGE 11 Children's Workshop holds bazaar and bake sale About 300 persons attended tte„first bazaar and bake sale of the Children's Workshop held in the Auburn Com- munity Memorial Hall last Saturday afternoon. The bake table was in the charge off Mrs. Sandy Andrews, Mrs. Barry Millian and Lori, Mrs. Ian Clark , Mrs. George Hebert and Janice Daer. Mrs. William Andrews and Mrs. James Schneider were the cashiers. Angela Schneider served coffee and pop. Todd Andrews was in charge of selling tickets. Potted plants were in the charge of Julie Daer, and Debbie Scott; lawn ornaments - Bobby Robertson; and rocking chairs and wheelbarrows - Brent Andrews. Winner of the rocking horse, drawn by Ian Andrews, was Mrs. Ben Brown of R.R. 6 Goderich and rocking horse ticket drawn. by Michael Schneider was won by James Glousher. Articles left over will be on display and for sale at Schneider's Hardware store. The committee in charge are very grateful for all th��qq,,��e who donated, attende'nd gave their support. It was very much appreciated. The coloring contest was in the charge of Mrs. Ann St. Jean. Colour the parade winners were - first prize. - Tanya Deveau, age four, Debbie Scott 12 years (tied), second - Ian Andrews; third prize - Don Gross - four years. LIONS CLUB The Auburn and District Lions Club kield their meeting in the Auburn Community. Memorial Hall with the president, Lion Bud Chamney, in the chair. Fourteen members were in attendance. Lion Don Haines won the dinner raffle. The secretary, Lion Bob --Worsell, read the minutes which were accepted on motion of Lion Jim Towe, seconded by Lion Gordon Daer. The treasurer's report was given by Lion James Schneider. Fred Pottle of Goderich was the winner of the 50- 50 draw. The Auburn lottery tickets are now availabale. Contact any Auburn and District Lions club member. It was announced that work will begin soon on the baseball lights. The new slate of of- ficers for 1979-80 are as follows: President - Lion Bill Robertson, vice- president - Lion Bill • Crawford, second vice- president'- Lion Steve Campbell, third vice- president - Lion Mark Arthur, secretary - Lion Bob Worsell, treasurer - Lion Jim Schneider, Lion Tamer - Lion Douglas Chamney, Tail Twister - Lion Jim Towe, one-year directors - Lion Gordon Daer and Lion Marinus Bakker, and two-year directors - Lion Bill Sproul and Lion Terry Powell. Motion to adjourn was made by Lion Fred Lawrence, seconded by Lion Bud Chamney. OBITUARY The sympathy of this community is,extended to the family of the late Mrs. Charles Robinson of Wingham formerly of the Donnybrook district. She was the former Katherine McClinchey and was born in this district. She was in her 87th year and passed away in Wingham and District hospital on April 20. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Hebert (Jean) Dainty of Petawawa and Mrs. Douglas (Irene) Williams of London; two sons, Gordon Robinson of Wingham and Edward Robinson of R.R. 2 Auburn; 13 grand- children; eight great- grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Esther) Potter of Parkhill and Mrs. Charles (Iona) Jefferson of Clinton; and two brothers, Gordon McClinchey of Blyth and Sidney McClinchey of R.R. 1 Auburn. The funeral services were held -at the Currie - Walker Funeral Home on Monday with burial in Wingham cemetery. ' W.I. The annual meeting of the Auburn Women's Institute was held last `Tuesday. in the Com- munity Memorial Hall and began with a "smorgasbord dinner with Mrs.. Tom Haggitt, Mrs. Gordon Chamney, Mrs. Lillian Letherland and Mrs. Frank Raithby in charge. The president, Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock, welcomed everyone and the Women's Institute Grace was sung. After the' bountiful dinner, Mrs. Hugh Bennett introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Graham McNee of Dungannon, Huron -West .District president. She brought greetings and her topic was, The Trend of the Times. Mrs. Thomas Haggitt thanked her and presented her with a gift. Mrs. Lillian Letherland gave a reading, Ring Easter Bells. The meeting was opened with the Ode, the Mary Stewart Collect and O Canada with Mrs. Catherine Jackson at the piano. The munutes were accepted as read by -the secretary, Mrs. Robert Peck. She also gave the financial statement. Mrs. Donald Cart- wright reported on the 9- H H work and invited all to the Achievement evening on May 7 in Hullett Township Central school. Mrs. Frank Raithby reported on the labels and requested all to save Maple Leaf and York labels to buy equipment for the hall kitchen. Mrs. Lillian Letherland reported on cards sent and read the thankyou notes received. Mrs. Thomas Lawlor reported on the work done on the W.I. float for the 125th birthday party. It was decided not to have a dinner in May and all were asked to get articles ready for Achievement Night on May 24 at Wingham for the needlepoint course. The members voted to make the curator Mrs. Thomas Haggitt, a member of the Huron County Historical Society. Delegates were chosen to attend the Huron -West District meeting at Holmesville on May 28. Gifts will be made for the sale at the district annual. An interesting display was shown of crafts, beautiful quilts, afghans, needlepoint pictures, pillows and other articles made by the members during the winter mon- ths. Many members spoke on their crafts. The roll call • was an- swered by the paying of fees. Mrs. Bradnock thanked all ` for their support during the past years and the annual reports were 'received. Mrs. Robert Peck gave the financial statement. Mrs,. Lillian Letherland spoke for the card committee. Auditor's report was given by Mrs. Gordon Chamney and Mrs. Letherland; Agriculture and Canadian Industries report - Mrs. Roy Daer and Mrs. Arnold Craig; Citizenship and World Affairs report - Mrs. Oliver Anderson and Mrs. Beth Lansing;, Education and Cultural Activities report - Mrs. Robert Turner and Mrs. Myrtle Munro; Family and Consumer's Affairs report - Mrs. Thomas Lawlor and Mrs. John Stadelmann; Resolutions Auburn news Eleanor Bradnock, correspondent 526-7595 report - Mrs. Frank Raithby and Mrs. Ed Davies; Public Relations Office report - Mrs. Leonard Archambault and Curator report - Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. All reports ,were ac- cepted and handed in to the secretary to be sent to District secretaries. Mrs. McNee presided for the election of officers and the new ones for 1979- 1980 were accepted as presented by the con- venor of thenominating committee, Mrs. Donald Cartwright. Other members of the nominating committee were Mrs. Thomas Jardin; Mrs. Beth Lan- sing and Mrs. Oliver Anderson. The officers are as follows: Past President - Mrs. Thomas Haggitt, President - Mrs. --Eleanor Bradnock, first vice- president - Mrs. Gordon Powell, second vice- president Mrs. Hugh Bennett, secretary - treasurer = Mrs. Robert Peck, assistant secretary - Mrs. Kenneth McDougall, District Director - Mrs. Thomas Haggitt, Alternate District Director - Mrs. Donald Cartwright, pianist - Mrs. Catherine Jackson, assistant pianist Mrs. Kenneth McDougall, directors - Mrs. Frank Raithby, •Mrs. Donald Haines and Mrs. Leonard Archambault, card convenors - Mrs. Lillian Letherland, Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell, visiting committee - Mrs. Major Youngblut, Mrs. Robert Turner and Mrs. Myrtle Munro, telephone committee - Mrs. Elva Straughan and Mrs. Arnold Craig, standing committee convenors - Agriculture and Canadian Industries - Mrs. Roy Daer and Mrs. Donald Cartwright, Citizenship and World Affairs - Mrs. Oliver Anderson and Mrs. Beth Lansing, Education and Cultural Activities - Mrs. Robert Turner and Mrs. Myrtle Munro, Family and Consumer's Affairs - Mrs. Thomas Lawlor and Mrs. John Stadelmann, Resolutions - Mrs. Donald Haines and Mrs. Arnold Craig, Public Relations Officer - Mrs. Gordon Chamney, Curator - Mrs. Thomas . Haggitt, Tweedsmuir History Book Conn 4ee - Mrs Thomas Ha, 'tt, Mrs. Oliver Ander. , Mrs. Eleanor Bradnc, Mrs. Thomas Jardin, Mrs. Frances Clark and Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson, and Auditors - ,Mrs. Lillian Letherland, Mrs. Gordon Chamney. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The executive meeting of the Auburn Hor- ticultural orticultural Society was ROBERT G. STODDART GOLDSMITH: DESIGNER: SILVERSMITH GALLERY MAIN STREET BAYFIELD A FINE COLLECTION OF GOLD AND SILVER METAL ART Some people use electricity carelessly...taking risks that can take lives. But the real shocker is that the mistakes they make are so easy to avoid. • 1 LI EEYOUR TOAST WELL DONE They mess with tippliances while they're plugged in. They do their own wiring... and don't have it inspected. They run extension cords under rugs. The cords get frayed and worn. MY FAVOUR/TE SONG They mix electricity sand water. You wouldn't take risks like these, woul4l you? your hydro • • held last week when plans were made for the next meeting to be held on May 14 at 8 p.m. Mrs. Jean McKee of Benmiller will be guest speaker. She will speak on the growing of perennials, care and planting them. There will be the an- nual plant auction so ,1r... members are asked to bring bulbs, tubers, plants etc for this annual event. , Hostesses are Mrs. Frank Raithby, Mrs. James Glousher and Mrs. Robert Turner. Flower beds were discussed and the baskets are ready to be filled for the 125th birthday party this summer. U.C.W. Knox United Church Women held their Easter Thankoffering meeting on Sunday evening. The guests were welcomed by Mrs. Donald Haines and Mrs. Jack Armstrong. Mrs. Ann St. Jean led ir a hymn sing with Mrs. Greg Park at the piano. Miss Brenda Ball gave the Call to Worship and opened with the hymn, Take my Life and Let it Be. The Easter scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Sandy Andrews followed with prayer by Miss Ball. A duet, Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, was sung by Mrs. Emmerson Rodger and Mr. Lloyd Walden of Blyth. The Easter meditation Turn to page 20 • SEE OUR FULL RETAIL COUNTER ROASTS, STEAKS CHOPS, STEWING MEAT, COOKED MEATS ETC... TRY OUR OWN BACON SAUSAGE - LARD FRESH LIVER - HEARTS TONGUES - KIDNEY OX TAILS WHOLESALE BEEF - SIDES - FRONTS - HINDS BETWEEN THE LIQUOR STORE AND THE TRAIN TRACKS CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING MON..& THURSDAYS FRIENDLY & COURTEOUS, PROMPT, PERSONAL SERVICE GOING OUT OF BUSINESS ..� New- Used - Rentals PIANOS and ORGANS featuring such famous names as. LESAGE- WURLITZER - HEINTZMAN GULBRANSEN - TECHNITONE WELSON - ORCANA.- GALANTI Prices are low, /ow Come in and see foryourself EVERYTHING MUSTBE SOLD Terms - Cash or up to 5 years as arranged PULSIFER MUSIC 527-0053 SEAFOtTH