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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-08-30, Page 8PAGE 8 —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1979 Twenty-two guests attend Mrs. Martha Million's 84th .birthday party at Bedford Twenty-two guests which included im- mediate family and friends were entertained at a special dinner at the Bedford Hotel on Saturday evening to honor Mrs. Martha Million on her 85th bir- thday. Mrs. Million's daughter Verna and husband Bill McCurdy of Stroud and their two sons Jan of Barrie and Allan of Burlington and their families planned this special birthday party for their mother and gran- dmother and entertained several relatives and friends to mark a special highlight in Mrs. Million's life. Present for the dinner besides the honored guest was daughter Mrs. and Mr. Bill McCurdy, their son Jan and his wife and three children, Shannon, Derek and Megan • of Barrie and son Allan and his wife and two children, Patrick and Scott of Burlington; a nephew Mr. and Mrs. Wes Smith and a niece Mrs. Mar- jorie Brooks all of Ripley; a long time friend and former neighbor • wheh living ih Colborne; Mrs. Bessie Moore of Goderich and other friehds, Mrs. Gordon Smith, Mrs. Agnes Mugford, Mr. and. ,Mrs. Wm. Mugford of Goderich and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kaitting of RR 5 Goderich. The tables were at- tractively decorated with flowers" and a special floral table centre for the honored guest who also received two beautiful corsages and other gifts and cards and a beautiful family ring, a gift from her immediate family. A birthday celebration never seems complete without a cake and after the main coursean at- tractively decorated cake complete with candles `was presented and served -while all sang "Happy Birthday". Mrs.' Million thanked all for coming and making this birthday one of the best. All then chatted and recalled many happy events in their contact with Mrs. Million and daughter Verna dating back to when Mrs. Million farmed with her husband Ed. in Colborne Township and retiring to Goderich about 1940. After a few years her husband passed away and she has lived in Goderich ever since where she enjoys an active normal life. Her friends in Colborne and Goderich join in extending best wishes on her 85th birthday and for many more: COMMUNITY NEWS Mark your calendar for the Christmas Country Fair in Saltford Valley Hall on Wednesday, October' 17 arid Saturday October 20. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Steenstra RR 5, Goderich, on the birth of a baby boy, Neil Martin, in Goderich's Alexandra Marine and General Hospital August 17. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Harvey, :oib� rne corner (it.rtrucit, hclittrng. t ttrrt.,:puntit.nt RR 4, Goderich, on the birth of a baby girl, Lisa Angelina, in AM & G Hospital August 17 Mr. and Mrs. -Jim Clark and children Cathy, Terrie, Lynn, Danny and ,Kelly of Drayton Valley, Alta., spent a vacation with Mr. Clark's mother, Mrs. Tait Clark and brother Mr. and Mrs. John Clark and family and sister Mr. and Mrs. John Gibson and family in Wroxeter and relatives and friends in Ggderich and district. They returned by plane on Friday to .their home in Alberta. A three -wee'k's' holiday in California was really- something eallysomething special with perfect weather, beautiful scenery and so much to see and enjoy and will long be remembered by four ladies Mary Morris' of Goderich, Buelah Long, Adelaide Feagan and Marg Jewell of:Colborne who have just returned home from a holiday at San Jose, California. Mrs. Hume Clutton, RR 5, Goderich, has returned home from a most en- joyable, trip to Regina where she attended the wedding of her grand- daughter, Laura. Margaret Clutton., daughter of Mr. and Mrs: Ed Clutton of Burlington to Wayne .Park Johnston of Regina,. on. Saturday, . August 18 in Hillsdale Alliance Church, Regina. Mrs. 'Clutton and son Ed and wife visited and spent a week sightseeing in Regina and when she returned to Burlington she visited with her son • 1•')117ti and family for a few days. ' CELEBRATE 80TH BIRTHDAY On Saturday, August 25, a family. gathering was held at the home of •Wilma and Grant Chisholm, Lucknow to celebrate Mrs. Pearl Watson's 80th birthday. Mrs. Watson is Wilma Chisholm's mother. All enjoyed playing darts, ball, a dip in the pool or a friendly visit, and later, a well laden smorgasbord. Mrs. Watson thanked all for coming and making this 80th birthday a very memorable o'ne and for the lovely gifts which she will cherish. Mrs. Watson's many friends join in extending best, wishes for her 80th birthday and for many more. SOFTBALL The, finals in softball are still on. The Squirt Boys' Benmiller A team played iin the. finals in Varna Monday evening. The Varna tear. won with a score of 17-6: This is the first of the finals best two out of three and the next game will be Thursday night at Benmiller if favourable weather. If possible come out and cheer the boys. START COUNTING Municipal enumeration will • be starting Sep- tember 4. Assist your enumerator when she' calls. Open seven days a week until mid-October. (A little longer - weather permitting) 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. r� ENTRIES CLOSE IN ONE wy~Ym�u~`y~w sMONTH $ Dorothy Shoemaker Literary Award Contest $$ Yes, entries for the contest must be received at your local public library by Monday, October 1st '1500. in prizes to be won. Judged by Canadian authors Barbara •$ Arnie' and George Jonas. Entry forms and rules" ort participating $, public libraries. rr ,. Award Night, November 30. Get your entries now! Sponsored by participating public libraries In the Midwestern Regional Library System. 3a'o.o.......,.+.wwan..;: �'•w.�.e'0'0'0'e.+.+.e.a...:.+-....e. Guaranteed Investment Certificates Four generations of the McCurdy family gathered for a special dinner Saturday to honor the 85th birthday of Martha Million. The family members are (front row from left) six year old Derek McCurdy, four year old Megan McCurdy.._ Bill McCurdy, Martha Million, • I 1 Verna McCurdy and three year old Patricia McCurdy (second row from left Shannon... McCurdy, Jan McCurdy, Joanne McCurdy, Diane McCurdy, Allan McCurdy and eight.month old -Scott McCurdy. (photo by'Jeff-Seddon) percent Annual Interest for One to Five Years VG.V1C OORIA AND GREY TRUST Since i814 Contact our office: 100 KingstonStreet Goderich _. 524 73.81 Member: Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation E LETTER FROM ;'HOME" Keep,i,ifouch with all the News! All the Views! AU the Happenings! i• CHECK OUT OUR STUDENT 'BACK -TO -SCHOOL" SUBSCRIPTION SPECIAL SPECIAL 8 MONTH STUDENT SUBSCRIPTION TO THE GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR ONLY 5850 • r) REGULAR 8 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $ 50 • Now you can take a little bit of home with you when you go back to school this Fall. 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