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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1970-04-09, Page 2PAGE TWO ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THUR AY, APRIL 9, 1970 Correspondent: Maude Hedden Over $300. was collected Monday evening in a canvas of .the village of Hensell for the Canadian Cancer Society, by members of the Kinsmen Club, who sponsored the project. Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Peck, R.R, 1, Zurich, and Mrs. Grace Peck of Hensall, visited Mr. and Mrs, Ronald Peck, the former, a patient in Joseph Brant Hospit- al, Burlington, and Mrs. Janet Peck, widow of the late Dr. J. W. Peck, Halton Centennial Manor, Milton. Mr. and Mrs. Ross MacMil- lan, David, Tommy and baby Ann of Waterloo spent Sunday • with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Laird Mickle. Mrs. Earl Campbell is a patient in South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Jim Venner is a patient in South Huron Hospital. Flowers in the United Church Sanctuary Sunday morning were in loving memory of Wil- son T. Berry, Ferdinand Mueller (Miller), and Robert J. Camer- on, by their families. The United Church Women were pleased with the success of their April Fool's dinner, held on Wednesday, April 1, with over two hundred served and enjoying a most delicious dinner. President Mrs. Vern Alderdice convened the project, together with her assistants. lowers in St. Paul's Anglic- an Church Sunday morning were in loving memory of J. Wilson Berry, and Robert J. Cameron, placed by their families. Mrs. Ken McLean has returned from Victoria Hospital, London. Obituary ORVAL RAPSON Orval Rapson, who retired to Hensall from Clinton, fourteen years ago, passed away Sunday April 5, in Victoria Hospital, London, where he had been a patient for eight weeks. He was 75. Surviving are his wife, the former Flora Hearn, one son, Gordon, R.R.3, Clinton; three daughters, Hazel, Mrs. Murray Milton, Toronto; Lois, Mrs. Donald James, London; Leona, Mrs. Clare McBride, R,R.1, Zurich; one brother, Ira, God- erich, and six grandchildren. Funeral service, conducted by Rev. Harold F. Currie, was held Wednesday, April 8, from the Bronthron Funeral Home, Hensall, with interment in Clinton cemetery. UNIT IV The Easter thank- offering meeting of -unit IV, Hensall United Church Women, was held Thursday afternoon. Mrs. James McAllister opened the meeting with prayer. Hymn 108 was sung followed by the devotional given by Mrs, George Armstrong with Mrs. Sim Roobol reading the Easter Entertain At Auxiliary Meeting The Swinging Sisters, along with Barbara and Sally Dietrich, daughters •of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Dietrich, kept the res- idents of the Blue Water Rest Home, as well as the Auxiliary members, well entertained, at the April monthly meeting of the Blue Water Rest Home Ladies Auxiliary. Misses Grace and Lynn Sch- wartzentruber and Christine Plantinga, better known as the "Swinging Sisters" sang the Easter Hymn, "Christ he Lord is Risen" and "Santa Lucia, " Shortnin Bread, "Billy Boy" and "Old MacDonald, " with variat- ions and jokes. Miss Barbara Dietrich played the piano medleys, while Sally Dietrich played "Nearer My God to Thee, " with variations, which were very much apprec- iated by everyone. The president, Lydia Regier, presided over the business meet- ing, Mary Baechler and Amelia Prang gave a reporton the act- ivity of the craft room during the month of March. Easter bunnies were made, a uff fp quilt using 209 pairs onylons (incidentally were sent in by you readers, for which thanks are extended.) Four poodle dogs using 40 pairs of nylons, and a number of cushions using 20 pair. So you can see, items donated to the craft room are always made use of in one form or another, and are gratefully appreciated. There was also some discussion on entertainment for the resid- ents of the home, and it was hoped that different organizat- ions from Zurich and any in the surrounding area, would feel free to call the home and tell them when it would suit to put on a program. The residents have always appreciated the time and effort any organization has put into an evening's enter- tainment for them. So please contact the home if your group would be interested. DANCE IN THE HENSALL ARENA FRL, AP"1L 1 DANCING 10 - 1 Music by TUE BLUEWAT E PAY YS BAR AND LUNCH TICKETS AT DOOR $4.00 PER COUPIX story. Mrs. Earle Rowe gave a talk on "What the Bible says to me." Mrs. McAllister read a poem. The ladies of unit IV are ask- ed to help with crafts at the Queensway nursing home each Monday afternoon, from 2-4, during April. Mrs. McAllister expressed thanks to the quilters and also to all those making donations of food and money to help with the Church supper which was held April 1. AMBER REBEKAHS Noble Grand Mrs. Elgin Thompson chaired the regular meeting of Amber Rebekah Lodgt Wednesday evening, April 1. The charter was drapedinmem- ory of the Grand Secretary, Bro Arthur Sterritt, of the Grand Lodge of Ontario and Bro. John E. McEwen. Cards will be sent to a num- ber of sick and shut-ins. Mrs. Ed Corbett presented the finan- cial report. The C.P.& T. committee are planning for a euchre, Friday April 10. Plans were made for the official visit of the District Deputy President, Mrs. Margaret Bowra of Goder- ich, Wednesday, April 15. Social and entertainment com- mittee are to be in charge. Members are reminded of the speaking contest, Friday, when it will be decided who will at- tend the United Nations from the area. 0 St. Paul's ACW The A.C.W. of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Hensall was held April 2, at the home of Mrs. F. Forrest, with president Mrs. W. Scrabuik presiding. The meeting opened with the members prayer. A letter explaining the Dio- cesan thank -offering was read. Roll call was verses from the Bible, having names of differ- ent flowers. The topic by the president was taken troth Proverbs, chap- ter 29, verse 15. A discussion period followed. The meeting closed with prayer and lunch was served. TAKE PART IN TOURNAMENT - The Hensall Novice hockey team recently participated In a tournament in Durham, and ended as runners-up in the eight -team affair, losing the final round to Durham. Two members of the Hensall team, Dave Kinsman and Don Sararas are seen here as they receive a crest and souvenir hockey stick from an official of the event. The boys were quite pleased with the courtesy extended them by the people of Durham. (Durham Chronicle Photo) Obituaries ROBERT CAMERON Robert J. Cameron 85, a resident of Hensall since 1886, passed away in South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Thursday, April 2, having been admitted as a patient the day previous to his death. The late Mr. Cameron was a member of Car- mel Presbyterian Church, and in municipal life he served on the Hensall council some years ago. Surviving are his wife, the former Annabel Foster, one son, Robert Bruce, at home. Public funeral service was held from his residence on Nelson Street, on Saturday, April 4, conducted by Rev. W. D. Jarvis, with burial in Hen- sall Union cemetery. Mrs. C. Kennedy and daughter Jean, of Grand Bend, sang a duet at the service, accompanied by Miss Greta Lammie. Bearers were Jim Bengough, Bill Clark, Bill Parker, Roy MacDonald, Elgin Rowcliffe and Jim Black. JAMES W. BERRY A private service was held at the Hoffman Funeral home, Dashwood, for James Wilson Berry, chairman of the Board of Guaranty Trust Co. of Can- ada, who died at his home in Montego Bay, Jamaica, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Hensall, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Berry, and attended high school in Clinton. He received his B of Sc degree from the University of Detroit. Mr. Berry was a director of many companies, including Canadian General Insurance Co. , and Denison Mines, Ltd. He had a second home at R.R.4, Stouf- ville. 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