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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-09-28, Page 11Redicks at Thatcher dinner CWL reports profits Last Tuesday, Sept. 20, was the first fall meeting of St. Boniface C.W.L. with 35 members present. Guest Ann McBride showed an t in- teresting film on the Family Crisis Centre, that is open : near Bayfield for battered wives, and run voluntary by three area Mennonite chur- ches. The group donated $100 to the centre. Chris Bruxer collected the money from Creative Circle kits from the last meeting, and said the league made a profit of $38.00. A report of the Bean Festival was given by Cecilia Farwell. Profit for the day with the quilt and pie booth came to $817.86. Pres. Cecilia Smith thanked everyone for their help. We were urged to go to a "Pro -Life Rally" at Queen's Park in Toronto this Sat. Oct. 1 by bus. Phon3 Mary Regier at 236-4035 if you can go. A Deanery meeting will be held in Hesson, Ont. on Wed. Sept. 28 leaving the church at 8:00 a.m. Received from the New to You Store, $170. The parish bingo for Bro. Bob Mittleholtz is set for Oct. 29. Pearl Miller is looking into getting a bus to go to Midland next year when the Pope comes. Door prize was won by Mrs. Josie Dietrich. Margaret Mousseau visited her twin brother Wilfred in Exeter Hospital last Wednes- day as the two celebrated their birthdays. Sunday was the first of six religion classes for youth of high •school age and up to learn more about their faith at St. Boniface School with approx. 50 teenagers in atten- dance (some from St. Peter's parish also). The classes are being given by Fr. Mooney and some parents. Quimby and Paul Hess from Toronto spent the weekend with their mother Mrs. Marie Hess and helped with her sale at the arena on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Otten and Mark of Lucknow visited on Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Helen Overholt and mother, Mrs. Leila Becker, who was also a grandmother lately with a little girl born to Janet and Bruce Rock of Monkton. - Mr. and Mrs. Louis Denomme visited Mrs. Verna McKeeman in Paisley for a EADERS — More than 50 children participated in the summer reading program the Zurich library. Shown are (left) Annette Regier, Debbie Regier, Shown LaPorte, ayne Souplat and librarian Beatrice Rader. Annette, Debbie; Cynthia Stark and ris Meatheral won books in the Magical Mystery Tour draw at the end of the ntest. Mrs. Carmel Swney Phan,: 2364702 arna girls in accident N By Mary C'hessell Attendance was down con- derably at the Varna C.W.'s ham and turkey orgasbord held last ednesday. As usual there s a delicious and varied ar- s of food. o bridal showers are be- held in the Varna hall, one Elizabeth (McNutt Auslan this Thursday. . 29 at 8:00 p.m., and one Anne Marie Heard on ursday, Oct. 13, also at 8. oshen U.C.W. is hosting U.C.W. Regional Rally t Monday, Oct. 3, beginn- ing at 6:30 with dessert and a book display. Joyce Dowson is the Regional president, and Varna will lead in worship. Angela Armitt of London is the excellent guest speaker. The October meeting of Var- na U.C.W. is on Thursday, Oct. 6. Great concern was felt by the community for the girls involved in the car accident north of Clinton on Friday night and their families. Lori - Consitt had extensive surgery on her leg on Saturday. Jay Brandon also received exten- sive injuries, and Peggy Van Wonderen, who was less severely injured, was being kept under observation in hospital. Bill and Mary Chessell were guests of Cliff and Marilyn Kreuter of Rostock on Sunday, and attended an evening concert celebratirg their church anniversary. The German Teutonia Club Choir of Stratford, which has sung all over Ontario and as far away as Montreal, was the main feature on the program. We were very impressed with Rostock's own Group of Ten, who also sang several numbers. Rostock is a very musical community, and even their congregational singing is especially beautiful. Elva Webster is a patient in Clinton Hospital. We hope she will soon be feeling better, and able to return home. few days and enjoyed going to the Paisley fall fair last weekend, which they found very impressive. The Buckettes ball team and fellow competing teams had an end -of -season dinner and dance on Saturday even- ing in Crediton. Winners of the September draw for the Knights of Col- umbus were, Chris Hoffman of Seaforth who won $130. and $25 each went to Therese Stark and Albert Hoffman, both of Zurich. Those attending high school in Exeter for the first time (grade 9 students) from town are really finding all the ac- tivities exciting such as the rotating classes, lunch in the cafeteria, sports and Thurs- day was invitation dress -up day in an outfit portraying their future career. Friday they were served supper by senior students, followed by a dance. Jeanne Groot is now atten- ding Lambton College major- ing in Arts and Science. She in the daughter of John and Bridget Groot. Several ladies from the area are enjoying swimming and exercise lessons in the VanRaay pool with instructor Kathy Gielen on Monday nights. There is a fitness and nutri- tion class being held at the Zurich Public School beginn- ing Tues. Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. under the direction of Phillis Ramer. Phone 236-4869. Congratulations to Diana Verlinde and Wisnu Baskoro who were married on Satur- day at St. Boniface Church with Fr. Mooney officiating. The couple will live near Lucan. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Verlinde, RR 2 Hensel'. Best wishes to bride and groom Charmaine Staples and Larry Keller who were married at St. James Church in Seaforth on Saturday with dinner and reception in Hensall. A nice bridal shower was hold for Eunice Gascho last Friday evening in the fellowship hall at the Zurich Mennonite Church for several friends and relatives. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gascho. Mr. and Mrs. Don Beauchamp and three children spent from Thurs. night to SundayinPembroke, visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Beauchamp. Our prayers and best wishes are extended to Rachelle Laporte who return- ed home from the hospital last week. Mrs. Emma Schilbe attend- ed the wedding of her grand- son Paul Schilbe to Marie Griffith on Sept. 24 at Berve United Church, along with other family members who went to the reception in Kin- cardine, including Lou and Delores from town. George Mathonia spent a week visiting his mother and relatives in Germany. Robert and Heather Redick were among the several peo- ple who attended a special dinner on Monday evening in Toronto as guest of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau which was held for British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher who is on a four-day visit in Canada. On Sunday, Sept. 18, Avila and Blanche Ducharme entertained family, relatives and friends to a delicious din- ner at Oakwood Inn, Grand Bend on the occasion of their fortieth wedding anniversary. On Tuesday, Sept. 27 the cou- ple left for Saskatchewan to visit Blanche's mother and members of her family, ac- companied by her sister Lou Aldous from Mt. Clemens, Michigan. The \'nice of Leo The Lions Club held their first meeting for the fall on Monday, Sept. 19 at the Domi- nion Tavern. The members were thanked for their help (and that of their wives) at the various successful events throughout the summer, such 'as ball tournaments, the fair and Bean Festival. The club donated the wheel chair that was given to the late Jamie Meidinger to the home in Exeter where he was cared for. Eight Lions•attend- ed the directors meeting at the home of president Doug O'Brien. A few dates were brought up, the annual Lions stag will be held on Friday, Nov. 18 at the Zurich arena and new pro- ject is a Monte Carlo Nite on February 24, 1984: Times -Advocate, Se • tember 28, 1983 A LITTER OF KITTENS — Veterinarian Dr. Mark Raithby inoculates the cats brought in to the Zurich rabies clinic by Andrea, Lisa and father Don Rader. o ide n The weather is still beautiul for residents to enjoy the out- doors. Although the trees in the surrounding bushes are still green, residents here will probably be the first to notice the autumn hues. Mr. Cliff Alexander of the apartments showed video tapes in the lobby on Monday evening. Mr. Charles Fowler of the Home and Mrs. Fowler, presently a patient in South Huron Hospital, celebrated their 47th wedding anniver- sary on Monday. Mrs. Fowler was able to leave the hospital for a few hours and join her husband here. Residents pro- vided a short program to help them reminisce and shared their anniversary cake during dinner. On Thursday evening, Mr. Paul Turnbull, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Turnbull of the apartments, showed the taped program of his parents' 60th wedding anniversary. Residents out visiting dur- ing the week were Mr. Jake Deichert, Mrs. Margaret Pfaff, Mrs. Verna Truemner, Mr. Aaron Gingerich, Mrs. Pearl Love, Mrs. Florence Gould and Mrs. Ruby Hoggarth. We regret that Mrs. Agnes Sillery is still a patient in St.. Joseph's Hospital, London. Bingo was played on Friday evening followed by refreshments. The Sunday evening chapel service was conducted by Rev. Brian Elder of Crediton United Chui ch. SIGNING IN — Lionel Wilder registers with Zurich clerk Sharon Baker before his dog is inoculated at the rabies clinic in the Zurich arena. • i • • TEMPTING VARIETY — Dianne Kirton and daughter Susan fill their plates from the variety of dishes at the Varna church supper. 1'1 er7 HELPING — Jeanette Keys helps to set the tables at the Varna church supper. MORE - Joon Stephenson, head of the supper com- mittee, replenishes the meat platter at the Varna church supper. • d.. A NECESSARY TASK — Joyce Dawson (left) and Helen Taylor worked in the kitchen washing dishes at the Var- na Church supper. `r DELICIOUS DESSERTS — Eleanor McAsh checks over the delectable selection of desserts at the Varna church supper. REFILL — Bill McAsh refills his coffee pot so he can pour more coffee at the Varna church supper. EATING OUT — Janet Webster and son Brian, Varna and Winnie Knox, Clinton, were among the more than 300 people who attended the Varna church supper. St. Peter's Lutheran Church REV. KARL SCHUESSLER Vice Pastor (345-2683) Organist Mrs. Christine Eagleson B.M.A. Sunday, October 2 10:00 a.m. • Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School There is a nursery for small children which is supervised dur- ing the worship service. Everyone Welcome ANNUAL FALL SALE OF COMPLETE NURSERY STOCKII $ 95 SP. • GLOBE CEDARS Rag. 9.95 EUONYMOUS Rog. 16.56 $5 a9 Gold Pfitier, r Andorra & Win Rag. PEC . $ JUNIPERS 11•"S A L • 49 HICK'S YEW UPRIGHT JUNIPERS Rag. 1 S.93 Rag. to 16.95 SP. $995 SP. $1195 A variety of JUNIOR SIZE EVERGREENS Rag. 4.95 to •.9S SP. 50 Remaining balance of 20, NURSERY STOCK OFF Prices in effect while supply lasts * EXCELLENT SELECTION OF FALL BULBS NOW IN STOCK!, uzon cRidqe cies DAVID STECKLE and FAMILY RR2, ZURICH PH NE:565-2122 Monday To Friday. . Saturday -9-S Clo•.d Sundays