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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1969-11-27, Page 2PAGE TWO ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1969 Mrs. Bruce Walker is a patient is South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bozatto and Dana returned home Wednesday of last week to Port Colborne, after spending three months with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Kyle. Mrs. 5. E. McEwen and Mrs. Verna Twitchell attended the bazaar, bake sale and tea held Saturday afternoon, November 22, at the Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, which proved to be a splendid success. Twenty members of the U.C. W. of Hensall United Church attended the meeting of the Goshen U. C. W. Thursday even- inT, when Mrs. Ephriam Ging- erich showed coloured slides and narrated her trip to South Amer- ica. A program was enjoyed by all. UNITED CHURCH NOTES Rev. H, F, Currie concluded his series of messages on the Beatitudes at the morning ser- vice Sunday, December 7, Containers will be placed in the vestibule of the church where canned goods may be de- posited fot the Rescue Mission in London. This is a project of the Hi -C *Youth group of the church. Memorial flowers in the sanc- tuary Sunday morning were in loving memory of Join Boyd, placed by the family. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Ferg- uson, prominent residents of Native of Hensall, Garnet Smallacombe Passes Away At Guelph At 91 Years Funeral service for Garnet G. Smallacombe, 91, of Guelph, a native of Hensall, was held Monday afternoon, November 17, at the Gilbert Maclntyre and Son funeral home, Guelph. The service was conducted by Rev. Malcom Johnston of Dublin Street United Church and inter- ment took place in Woodlawn cemetery, Guelph. Mr. Smallacombe, who was born in Hensall in 1878, was the son of the late William G. Small• acombe and his wife the former Agnes Whitlock. He was the third child bron in the village and resided there until 1912, when he moved to Guelph where he continued to reside until his death. While in Hensall he was as- sociated in the onion business with his brother, the late Fred. W. Smallacombe, and worked for many years as a painter learning his trade in 1898 with the late Jack Steacy. He made yearly visits back to Hensall and spent several days there in September, visiting friends and relatives. In 1912 he moved to Guelph where he was appointed the first painting foreman at the Ontario Reformatory, then under con- struction. He stayed in the gov- ernment employ fox six years, later taking on a similar position with the Ontario Agricultural College. Later he worked in his trade with the late Herbert•Pass and finally established his own painting contracting business, until he retired about six years ago. Mr. Smallacombe enjoyed excellent health throughout his life and was quite active in the community until a few days be- fore his death. He was a member of the Can- adian Order of Foresters, having been one of the early members of the Hensall Lodge. This past summer he was honored in Guelph by receiving his 65th year pin in the Order. He also had been a member for nearly 50 years in the Loyal Orange Lodge, Prince Arthur Court, Guelph. Mr. Smallacombe was an ardent supporter of the Prog- ressive Conservative Party and served the association's direct- orate in South Wellington on various occassions. He also took an active interest in municipal affairs and although he never ran for civic office he served 38 years as a deputy returning of- ficer in Guelph. Married twice, he was pre- deceased by his first wife, Bertha Henry, in Hensall, and married his second wife, Florance Ho- ward of Guelph in 1912. She died in 1962. Mr. Smallacombe is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Harry George (Orilla) Pitcher, of Guelph, and a son Gordon H. , of Stratford. Also surviving are two grand- daughters and three great grand- children. RESIDENTS OF HENSALL: Having been nominated as a candidate for councillor in the Village of Hensall, I ask for your support at the polls on Monday, December 1. have served this municipality for the past four years on the Parks, Recreation and Commun- ity Centre Board. For two years I served as chairman. I am also president-elect of the Royal Ca- nadian Legion, Branch 468, Hensall. Your Support Will Be Deeply Appreciated For Transportation to the Polls, PHONE 262-2492 — Paul Neilands MEM Hensall for eighteenears, ob- served their 25th weddingyan- niversary on Saturday, November 22, with a surprise party held for them at the Hensall Mem- orial Centre, arranged by their family and ralatives, and at- tended by close to 300. Reeve Oliver Jaques made the presentation of a purse of money to the celebrants. The staff of Hensall-District Co -Operative, of which Mr. Ferguson is man- ager, presented the couple with a lovelyswivel rocker, Earl Wag- ner andJackUpshall doing the honors. Music for the dance was pro- vided by "The Country Five." AMBER REBEKAHS The regular meeting of the Amber Rebekah Lodge was held Wednesday evening, with the chair taken by Noble Grand Mrs. Elgin Thompson, when plans were made for the Christmas Party the second meeting in December, with exchange of gifts among the members. A number of members will attend the Grand Master's ban- quet at Seaforth Wednesday, Dec. ember 3. Donations were approved to the Sick Children's Hospital, London, and Barrie L.O.O.F home. A thank you note was read from Eric Luther, chairman of the C. N.T.B. canvas, expres- sing thanks to this Lodge for members who canvassed for the project. FAREWELL PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Dalry- mple, who recently took up re- sidence in Exeter, were honored by friends and neighbours at a farewell party held Saturday evening in Hensall Legion Hall, attended by seventy. They were presented with a floor lamp and magazine rack. The address was read by Ted Roberts, and a presentation by Mrs. Roberts. Miss Linda Roberts presented the magazine rack. For entertainment cards and crokinole was played. Arranging the party were Mrs. Ted Roberts, Mrs. George Boa, Mrs. Harold Parker and Mrs. Stanley Mitchell. Refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Dalrymple were formerly of Chiselhurst area. 0 About People The meeting of the Blue Water Rest Home Women's Auxiliary has been postponed from Wed- nesday December 3, to Wednes- day, December 10. Mrs. T. Hartman is spending a couple of days with Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Hartman and Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Hartman of Lon- don. THEY SAVE FOLKS MONEY AND PUT THEM AT EASE,WITH EXCELLENT VALUES THAT REALLY cE 1 "L E OWL 11 i WoIper's Supertest 262-9910 Hensall ATTENTION: HENSALL RESIDENTS Having been nominated for the position of councillor in the Village of Hensall, I ask for your support at the polls on Monday. If elected I promise to serve you to the best of my ability. I will work in the best interests of every- one in the municipality, showing favouritism to no one. Willard A. Buchanan VOTERS in the VILLAGE of HENSALL: Having served on your council for the past year, I would earnestly ask your support in the forthcoming election. If re-elected, I will endeavour to serve you to the best of my ability, as I have tried to do in the past year. Vote: ERB, LEONARD RATEPAYERS OF HENSALL: Having served you as a councilor for the past two years, 1 again humbly solicit your support in the coming election. If re-elected, I will continue to serve all the ratepayers in Hensall to the best of my ability. YOUR SUPPORT WILL BE SINCERELY APPRECIATED! -- Hein Rooseboom RATEPAYERS OF HENSALL: Elect For Honest Administration and Better Leadership in Local Government `MINNIE' NOAKES FOR REEVE on Monday, December 1, 1969 SerattiiMMOINIZOVIIVIIIMPAT