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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1984-05-16, Page 9Times -Advocate, May 16, 1984 New families welcomed to Zurich and district Welcome to new parishioners of St. Boniface Parish, Mr. and Mrs. John Verhoeve of Hensall and Mr. and Mrs. Claude •Emmond, RR 3 Zurich. Welcome to town the family living on the corner of Walnut St., Mr. and Mrs. Jim Zimmerman and son Nathon, formerly of London. Changes about town which will be of interest to our former out-of-town Zurich friendsand readers. We once again have a lovely new hard- ware store in the village, thanks to Lou Schilbe and family who are located in the former Stade and Gascho stores which is now one big hardware. The Advance newspaper of- fice has been moved to the former Oesch shoe store building, and Cleve Gingerich's (G.C. Farm Supply) is now located in the former Hamather car building and garage beside the arena. Due to the lack of interest in donating articles for the Auc- tion Sale it will not beheld this coming Saturday as planned, They will still take anyth ing you have to give away and hopefully can have it at a later date to raise money for the Hay Township ball dia- mond (people are probably just too busy right now). • Remember the Bingo being held tomorrow night Thurs- day May 17 at 8:00 p.m. at the Zurich Community Centre. The doors open at 6:45 p.m. with an Early Bird game at 7:45. These bingos will be held every two'weeks. Congratulations to Earl and Anne Flaxbard who celebrated their 39 wedding -anniversary on Saturday. They were Mother's Day dinner guests on Sunday with their daughter and son-in-law Shirley and Ross Cooper and family in Ingersoll. Lions club The new executive for the Lions club are: past president Doug O'Brien; president Richard Erb; first vice Wayne Meidinger; second vice Norm Koehler; third vice Louis Willert; secretary Pat Bedard and treasurer Kevin McKinnon. One year directors are: Carl Finkbeiner and Wes Cox - on; two year directors Isidore Laporte and Morris Webb. Lion Tamer is Doug Erb and Tail Twister is Don Oke with Bulletin editor being Doug Thiel. A few Lions and their wives attended the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Strathroy Lions club last Saturday, May 12. Vic Dinnin won the 50/50 draw at a recent meeting. Volunteers are still needed for driving "Meals on Wheels" to people in town that are prepared at the Rest Home at noon hour. If you can drive one or two times a week would you please phone Russell Grainger at 236-7724. Club members are invited to a Lobsterfest by the Strat- ford Lions on May 25, and the M.D.A. convention in Niagara Falls at the end of May weekend. June 8, 9 and 10 is the se- cond annual slo-pitch tourna- ment here in Zurich. Zurich W.I. Education was the topic for the May meeting of the Womens Institute. Joan Smith gave the history of education dating back to3000 B.C. In 1500 A.D. there were 80 upiversities in Europe. The first Canadian university was in Quebec in 1663. Edith Hohner read a poem When Dad was Young. Dur- ing the business Edith Hohner, Joan Smith and Ina Neeb were appointed delegates to the district an- • nual in Dashwood. Joan read the fall fair list Focus on Corn which consists of 1. Johnny Cake, 2. Harvest wall or door decoration using corn, 3. flower arrangement using corn, 4. corn husk doll, 5. ser- ving of corn chowder. It was agreed to send $25.00 to the Diabetic Association and $50 to the day care at Huronview. . Ina Neeb gave a report of the three-day officers con- ference she had attended in Waterloo where 560 W.I. members took part in discus- sion groups, listened to speakers, saw the operetta `Patience' and some took a trip to the home of Erland Lee, the co-founder of Women's Institute. Edith Hohner reported the fall ral- ly will be October 1 and the area convention November 1 and 2 in St. Marys. Maria Mathonia had a display of braided rugs she made and showed how to make them. Congratulations to Nancy Overholt and Joe Becker who were married on Saturday at St. Boniface Church by Father Mooney and Father Buchanan from Stratford, followed by dinner and recep- tion held at the Hensall Recreation Centre with music by Country Unlimited. The bride is the daughter of Phil and Vonnie Overholt, Zurich and the groom is the son of Bill and Nancy Becker, Dashwood. On return from a honeymoon to the Pocono Mountains the happy couple will be living at RR 2 Dashwood. The students at Ecole Ste. Marie will be holding a bake sale on Sunday, May 20 after Mass in the parish hall on the Blue Water (St. Peter's Church) to raise funds for their end -of -the -year school trips. It would be appreciated if parents of the students, would bring their baked goods to the hall before Mass. May we offer our sincere sympathy to the family of the late Mrs. Racheile Laporte who passed away last Tues- day, especially to her hus- band, Tony and children Dan- ny and Lindsay. A baby shower was held recently for Sandra and little Jason Desjardine at the home of Carolyn Rau, which was at- tended by her co-workers from the Blue Water Rest Home. She received many useful and nice gifts. Those attending the 64th an- nual London Diocese C.W.L. convention in Sarnia last Tuesday and Wednesday at the Canterbury Inn were: Cecilia Farwell and Bridget Groot from St. Boniface and Mrs. Joe Regier and Sharon Durand from St. Peter's Parish. Guest speaker was Jean Mahoney from Regina and Bishop Gervais spoke at the banquet. r t lilt., CAKE RAFFLE — Belle Merner (left) and Ross Regier sold tickets on a fancy cake at the Blue Water Rest Home Auxiliary's tea and bake sale. 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Paul Mooney of St. Boniface Parish officiating. The attendants of 40 years ago were Mrs. Marcella Overholt of Zurich, bridesmaid and John Camp- bell, Dashwood as best man, who were both there to celebrate the special occasion. Their grandchildren were participating during Mass as follows: Patty Regier was Gospel reader, Wayne and Christopher Regier were RABBIT TREATMENT -- Mother Rabbit (Angela Clarke) treats son Peter (Kevin Beierting) for stomach ache in rehearsal for the Zurich Public School's Thursday even- ing concert Music in Fantasy. 6101c/eft It hardly seems fair that mothers had to tolerate a snow storm to celebrate their special day. Last Tuesday evening, the residents enjoyed a musical program and fashion show presented by the Junior Members of the Mennonite Sunday School, followed by refreshments. Now that housecleaning time is here, perhaps you might have nylons or panty hose which are beyond wear- ing that would be very useful for our residents' projects in the Hobby Shop. A video program was en- joyed on Wednesday evening. Residents who were out during the week were Messrs. hinpJ e4 , Stephen Molnar, Aaron Gingerich, Loftus Denomme, Mrs. Erma Gascho, Mrs. Mary McLay, Mrs. Ruby lloggarth and Mrs. Hilda Shipton. Bingo was played on Friday evening followed by refreshments. A large number of ladies at- tended the Saturday Mother's Day Tea and Bake Sale here at the Home. A thank you is extended to all who attended the event, donated baking for the safe and the tea room and plants for the plant sale. The Mother's Day cake was won by little Shaun Simpson of the Kirkton area. Due to an oversight, the chapel service was cancelled. Altar Boys, Robert and Gerard Rau ushered in guests, Karen Boisvert, Raymon Regier. and Tyler Van Oosterhout presented gift offerings. 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