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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-12-19, Page 10.1pgpig*fivtippfiv6v.rgtapjvAvA t7.TOICAriwo.prrilvirAteriltr?.vapra 1 11PA ;It Page 10A Times-Advocate, December 19, 1979 Perfumes by Yardley & Houbigant RHEO THOMPSON CANDIES ITARWOOD DRUGS Ltd. W. Harwood, Phm.B 238-8540 Beside Post Office 22, 81 CRESCENT GRAND BEND, OBI T. T1?, W;5 VairoViir4f4=14lizl,k= • l,. .ft~ 14 3 takes pleasure in announcing the appointment of Michael Anstett of Anstett Jewellers Ltd. as REGISTERED JEWELER AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY SHARON McNEILLY HEATHER BUCHANAN HUGH WILSON ROYAL BA N K see Alaskan slides Larry Ratz presented the play "The Cobblers Guests." A white gift was taken, Rev Elder closed with the benidiction and a invitation for everyone to join in a social hour in the Sunday School Rooms with lunch being provided by the United Church Women. Personals Mrs. R,W. Palmer Of Ottawa spent a few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Emmery Fahrner, roxatm:Aitg.pii:tui:zumwazoietmovgiz.vAismz,v,,,kmizw4m145.;*,:o.v.p2moigz%va*.;.,amlat.ral.o.1:),' We hope the holiday season brings you joy and happiness and prosperity for the coming year. We would like to thank you for your patronage and hope that we can continue to serve you. JENE SELLER LEONE RIDDELL JANICE BROCK CATHY CADE GARY BASKET JOYCE DOUPE CATHY SKINNER JUDY REGIER DONNA MOSURINJOHN When you succeed...we succeed. EXETER PHONE 235-2111 yft4erswi3J4'sk5p,;izok4vo. votwit,ok$1.14,,,.x.,Pk*VVJ*41.4,;e:t Wea Pa'44 Wiz% taMo OiAts Pii-ViA19WX.ies H 3 Michael Anstett The American Gem Society of the United Statqs and Canada The REGISTERED JEWELER has met the ethical and gemological standards established by fellow jewelers in the American Gem Society. An AGS title is by annual appointment and must be rewon by yearly examination. TASTY-NU BAKESHOP 1 AND CHEESE HOUSE ZURICH 236-4912 tl.NAcAr,,oi.44%,444mz4amilixhwx=lut pmz)7 rifiSigitkOWCMCCO.::WACC.0 There's no time quite like Christmas for remembering all the friends we cherish, and for wishing them all 3 A 3 By MRS. PETER MARTIN Wednesday evening the annual senior citizen Supper was held in the town hall. Opening remarks were made by president of the W,I, Mrs, Jane Dearing and president of the Crediton District Social Club, Gerald Dearing. Chairlady, Mrs. Bruce Shapton gave a Christmas reading. Rev. Brian Elder led the guests in grace. A delicious supper of roast turkey and all the trimmings was enjoyed by all. A sing song was led by Gloria Martin with Lois Hodgins accompaning on the piano. A humorous reading "Pa's Restful Day", was read by Mrs. Russell King. Slides on the Resources of Crediton and area were shown by Mr. and Mrs, Dave McClure. Thelma Fink- beiner thanked Dave, Carol Robinson from St. Marys then entertained with much enjoyed musical numbers. Winners of a lovely Poinsettia plants were special Birthday, Garnet Wilson, most Red on, Erma Kruger, Most Green. Vera Bullock. The Crediton and District social club represented by president Gerald Dearing and vice-president Ken Glavin distributed gifts to all those seniors present. Mrs. Bruce Shapton thanked the W.I. President Jane Dearing for all her hard work, during the past year. Mrs. Peter Martin presented her with a lovely poinsettia plant. Ed Hendrick on behalf of the seniors then thanked the W.I., the Crediton and District Social Club and the 1 programe committee for the lovely evening. Wednesday evening the Crediton Womens Institute met at the Town Hall. The Crediton WI entertain seniors , meeting opened with the Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. Roll Call was answered by, "what Makes me happiest" Families and work seemed to be the most prominent answer. The treasurer's and secretaries' report were then given 1980 is the year of the institute. President Jane Dearing turned the meeting over to Mrs. Cliff Kenney. Christ- mas Carols were sung by all with Mrs. Bruce Shapton at the piano. Jean Crawford gave a Christmas reading, a duet was sung by Kim Crawford and Karen Hoffman, Exeter. Mrs. Don Finkbeiner con- ducted an elimination game, By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Thornton, Connie and Ken, Stratford and Barb Presz- cator and Bryan Lovett, Goderich were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator and Mrs. Mary Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Glanville and Dwight, Parkhill were Friday visitors with Mrs. Stan Preszcator and Mrs. Mary Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jones have moved into the home formerly owned by Mr. and Mrs. Grant O'Neill. Mrs. V. Armstrong of Zurich nursing home spent the weekend with her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Armstrong and family. Gordon Haist is spending the winter with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hendrick Mrs. Steve Eberhardt is a patient in Victoria Hospital, won by Mrs. Ken Glavin, Kim Crawford favoured with a piano solo. Walter Fydenchuk presented a slide show on Alaska. Some of the highlights are as follows. The name Alaska, was derived from the Alaska natives language, which means "The Great Coun- try," which it truly is. It's twice as big as Texas, stretching for 2700 miles ' from East to West and spanning 4 time zones, In 1964 on Good Friday, parts of Alaska were shaken by one of the most severe earthquakes ever recorded in the history of North America. The temperature in the interior, around Fairbanks ranges from 90 degrees in summer to 60 degrees in winter. Fairbanks is only 150 miles from the arctic ,circle, but in spite of this, gorgeous dahlias the size of 6" plates, 8 foot high sun- flowers, and giant cabbages, at least twice the size of the cabbages in this area; seem to thrive in the short summer season of long days and intense light. About 450 road miles west of Fairbanks is Dawson City in the Yukon Territory. During the gold rush days 1898-1900 it was a bustling city of 35000. It was called the Paris of the north and the largest community west of Winnipeg. It is now an historic ghost town with a permanent population of about 700. Many of the old buildings, dating back to the gold rush era are being restored by Parks Canada. As a boy Pierre Burton used to play in the old saloons and dance halls. The Burton home and Robert By MRS. HEBER DAVIS The congregations of St. Thomas, Granton and St. Patrick's, Saintsbury joined with St. Pauls, Kirkton for morning service Sunday. Professor Walter Creery, Kirkton was in charge of the service. Rev. Mary Mills was called to the front of the church where she was joined by the wardens of the three churches. Jim Hodgins, Granton expressed the regrets of the members at the resignation of Rev. Mills. Burns Blackler presented her with a gift and purse of money. Rev. Mills spoke briefly expressing her thanks. A pot luck dinner followed in the Sunday school rooms. Christmas party At St. Patrick's church in the afternoon the congregation gathered for the annual Christmas party for the Sunday school. Professor Creery read the Christmas story to the children. Mrs. Wayne Carroll was at UPACCO'iliCtit Service Cabin are on the same street and both are in a good state of repair. The slide show was con- cluded with a tape recording of Robert Services Poem, "The Spell of the Yukon," As appropriate slides were flashed on the screen to make the message in the poem more meaningful as to the vastness and natural beauty of the north. "It's the great big broad land "Way up yonder, Its the forests where silence has lease, It's the beauty that thrills me with wonder, It's the silence that fills me with peace." Karen Hoffman favored with a piano solo. And a game of musical stockings was played. Exchange of mystery sister gifts was conducted and all sang We Wish you a Merry Christmas. Lunch was served by Irene Haugh, Alma Morlock, Loretta Ball and Lois Hodgins. Christmas Program Sunday morning the Sunday School presented their Christmas program at Zion United Church. A Babe in Bethlehem was presented by all the Sunday School Classes, Nancy Hamilton narrated the Christmas story. Mary and Joseph were played by Julie Hendrick and Treavor Ratz. Shepherds were Steven Martin, Todd Fahrner, Willie Hoover and Russell Finkbeiner. Three Wisemen were played by Kathy Hendrick, Chad Miller and Colleen Hamilton. The remainder of the students sang as a mass choir. The Junior High Class under the direction of Mrs. the piano for the carol singing. Mrs. Hugh Davis, Sunday school leader had each of the 15 children take part in a program of songs and recitations. Lisa and Julie Carroll sang a duet accompanied by their mother, Jennifer and Robbie Gee provided piano solos, Kim and Pam Greenlee sang a duet; Derek and Debbie Greenlee gave Christmas readings as did Gary and Scottie Jeffrey. Prof. Creery gathered the youngsters and they lit the third Advent candle. The children lined up and sang two hymns. And who should arrive but "Santa Claus". He presented each child with gifts and then took off due north. Mr. Creery thanked Mrs. Hugh Davis for her work with the children and Santa Claus and closed with prayer. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Jim Barker and Mr. Eddie Ryan Lucan were recent dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Turner and family, Varna. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice MacDonald,Lucan and Mr, and Mrs. Jack Dickins, Exeter were Monday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Heber Davis and Saturday the Davis' visited their friends Mr. and Mrs. Robt Steele, London. Mr. and Mrs. Orland Squire, Centralia and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickins, Exeter were guests Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Greenlee. Megan Spring, London spent the week end with her friend Patti Dobbs and Doug Jackson, London was visiting Freddie Dobbs for the weekend. Mrs. Fred Dobbs received word that her father Mr. H.S. McLean, Lakeland, Florida is hospitalized due to a massive stroke, Jeffrey Young, Lucan was a dinner guest Sunday with his aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tindall, Marylou and Robert. By MISS JEAN COPELAND Miss Rhea Mills visited Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs, Harold Thompson, Parkhill. Miss Pamela Rodd and Miss Heather Dawson, Ebenezar returned home Saturday night from a weeks holiday in Mexico. Mrs. George Morphy spent a couple of days last week in London With Mrs. Rena Morphy, Brad, Cheryl and Rod, The C.G,I,T. girls .held their annual Vesper Service on Sunday evening in the Church. Glendenning Farm Equipment Your Butler Dealer in Material Handling Equipment would like to take this oppor- tunity to wish you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will continue to supply you with top rate equipment and service in 1980. george & Ken •rittwoovi 11 At this glittering time of the year we send wishes for your g happiness, • glowing with bright* hope for the future. We look forward to serving you again • t ;.:0114 _:towill uit zkowititccoltom.:0 VILLAGE OF ZURICH Reeve: Fred Haberer, Councillors: Isidore La Porte, Jim Bedard, Leroy Thiel, Bob Fisher Christmas is the time for a drawing-together of the family circle .... for a remembrance of old friends and long associations...for thoughts and t•J .10 wishes of peace on earth and good will to all mankind. qtr`fir . We, of the Swartman family G4r4. qtri: %.? dt6 GtAll 1 . ) gig MARVA Men* Vi (r r• re. N A extend warm and friendly greetings in the spirit of the Christmas Season, and a sincere wish that the New Year will bring abundant blessings to you and yours. iV;t0ICORCIRCCOW.007.01*C.CP.P.fitCOPROMCCOVAred0 Four churches join together