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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1981-03-12, Page 6Pogo 6 Otix.ns N•ws March 12, 1981 Friends gather for 40th anniversary A happy occasion took place in Varna last Friday night when 85 friends and relatives joined with Elmer and Norene Hayter at the township hall to celebrate their 40th wedding anniver- sary. Following a delicious dinner catered by. Valma Varna by Mary CSE! Miller of Seaforth, an even- ing of fun` and reminiscing took place, with a hilarious "skit presented by family members, and another by their neighbours. (Picture a couple of their sons back in diapers and buggies). Margaret (Gerald's wife) was the narrator, and music by the children was in- terspersed throughout the program. Addresses were read by Carol Simons on behalf of the neighbours, and their son Allan for the fami- ly. An open house was held at their home on Sunday when well over a hundred friends called on them to extend congratulations. Varna 4-H Club Our fourth meeting was held at Sandra Turner's home. We' took attendance and talked about achieve- ment night, which will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at Huron Centennial School for all 4-H clubs `in the Brucefield area: - Sandra showed us how to do interfacing like the exam- ple in the book. The seniors learned how to put in a zipper, and were to do it for homework. After the meeting we had a snack. by Laura Roy Varna 4-H pub On March 2nd, the Thrifty Threaders held their fifth meeting at the home of Kate Keys. We discussed the idea of going to the ice Capades as a group. the leaders show- ed us how to apply a waist- band and do a hem. by Peggy Van Wonderen. Personals' Jack Hunt, who was ad- mitted to Clinton Hospital on Monday, returned home on Saturday afternoon. Charles and Bernice Reid arrived home Friday from a very enjoyable_ vacation in Hawaii, well -bronzed from all that lovely, warm sunshine. They were lucky enough to land back in Toronto when the city was bathed in bright sunshine, too. ' March is Red Cross month, and a canvass is. beginning shortly in Varna and surrounding area under the leadership of Mildred McAsh. The Red Cross is still very active in World Relief, and in our own coun- try has many first-aid stations in isolated areas, trains swimmers in life- saving techniques, and of course provides free blood transfusions with blood they collect at their donor clinics. A very beautiful prayer service on the theme "The Earth is the Lord's" was prepared by American In- dian women for the World Day of Prayer. A joint Varna -Goshen service was held in Varna on Thursday evening, led by Doris.Wilson and Bonnie Roy. Margaret McClymont offered prayer, and Margaret Hunt read the scripture selections. Evelyn McKinley read a translation of Chief Seattle's impressive speech, given in response to the American government's offer to buy their land. Carol Simons gave a talk based on James Johnston's poem "Creation". Joan McAsh also took part. A duet was sung by Joyce Dowson and Marjorie Hayter. An adaptation of this ser- vice will be given �n Sunday, as Rev. Brown is taking a course at Princeton Univer- sity, and the U.C.W, is con- ducting the church service. The two U.C.W. groups separated_ for their business meetings. Presi- dent Doris Wilson, anounced that the open house for those who took the crewel em- broidery course will be held in Ontario Street church in Clinton on April 1 from 7-10 p.m. There will be a meeting of the Varna group to set up a display for it. Enough stainless-steel knives and water glasses will be purchased to bring the supply up to 100. A large package of used stamps was sent to the Leprosy Mission. Members were reminded to continue collecting them and Marg Hayter will send them in. Discarded pantyhose should be saved for use In the craft room at the Blue Water Rest Home. Treasurer Marg Hayter reported that $374 was realiz- ed from the pancake supper, up considerably from last year. The group has been asked to cater for Wat and Ruby Webster's 50th wed- ding anniversary on Sept. 5. The annual dessert euchre will be on April 15 this year, and the fall turkey smorgasbord on Sept. 23. Golden Glimpses One of the sure signs of spring must be the tulips which are poking their heads above ground in the flowerbeds here. Films were shown on Mon- day evening followed by refreshments. The Ladies Auxiliary held their regular monthly - meeting for the Residents in the dining room. A shamrock was pinned on each Resident present. Miss Dorcas Gingerich enter- tained with organ music. Mr. and Mrs. Roes Love played several seTectlons on the piano and violin and Mrs. Carmel Sweeney favoured with a reading. The Girl Guides sang a few numbers and recited their pledge. Refreshments followed. Residents who were out during the week .were Mrs. Nancy Koehler, Mrs. Beatrice Overholt, Mrs. Inez McEwen, Mrs. Mabel Ja- ques and Mrs. Margaret Pfaff. Bingo was played on Fri- day evening followed by refreshments. The members of the Bayfield United Church choir presented a musical programme on Sunday after- noon which was very much appreciated. The Sunday evening chapel service was con- ducted by Rev. Stewart Miner of Exeter. Fitness: What it does for your body it does for your mind. l 411 RE -ELECT The Man Who Works For You! Jack Riddell is a graduate of the University of Guelph, with a B. Sc. in Agriculture. He is a former high school teacher, having taught at Clinton and Exeter. He owns and operates a 200 acre cash -crop farm in Stephen Township. He is married and has a family of five - one son and four daughters. A Liberal member of the Legislature -since 1973, he was the Agricultural critic for the Liberal Party in the last session of theProvincial Parliament. VOTE FOR Jack Riddell HURON -MIDDLESEX JACK RIDDELL GIVES ASSURANCE OF: EXPERIENCE I years in Qwes's Fork as s meshor. MARCH 19th RE- DEDICATION Jsdc hes workei Inri to protect oar local hospitals sad loaf govens ant. ELECT y SERVICE Jock works for "s11" is Haroe-Middlesex JACK RIDDELL FOR ELECTION INFORMATION OR TO VOLUNTEER AS A WORKER IN THE JACK RIDDELL CAMPAIGN, PLEASE CALL: CLINTON 4E2-9439, EXETER 235-1445, GODERICH 524-2229, SEAFORTH 527-1712 Pu`Nsbed by the Marna -Middlesex Pr.riseisl Liberal AnosistlM 1 i YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND: THE JACK RIDDELL "BEEF -ON -A -BUN" THURSDAY, MARCH 12TH - 5 PM TO 8 PM PINE RIDGE CHALET ewEST of HeWu, JUST SOUTH OF HWY. NO. M) ENJOY A PROGRAM OF ENTERTAINMENT BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY AND JOIN JACK RIDDELL IN THIS OLD FASHIONED GET-TOGETHER EVERYONE WELCOME --- EVERYTHING FREE