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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1971-02-25, Page 7Fj 3t THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2S, 1971 Golden "Glimpses ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS 0 0 0 0 0 It was'only a kindly smile he gave As he passed along the way But it lifted a load from a weary heart And brightened a dreary day. Now that the winter months are beginning to wane, we still have a month or so of uncertain weather, but we hope those who are able to travel about will find time to visit our residents here and help to add a bit of cheer to the long winter days which are bound to be a bit depressing for even those of us who are able to be out and around. Tuesday evening was film night again. The films which were shown were "Teddy's Tour" an Australian film of their animals and teddy bears, "A special day, " which was a children's film, and "Water Birds, " which speaks for itself. On Wednesday evening, the monthly birthday party was held, sponsored by the Catholic Worn - en's League of St. Boniface Church The school children provided entertainment for the audience, followed by a delicious lunch. The evening was enjoyed by everyone. Those being honored with birthdays during the month of February were, Mrs. Martha Raiz, Mrs. Ada Smillie, Mrs. Minnie Surerus, Mr, Eldon Ort- wein and Mr. Ernest Valiquette. We wish to thank Mr. Harry Hoffman of Dashwood for provid- ing special bingo cards for the residents. These cards are made with little red slides and so elimin St. Boniface CWL Receive Letters From Brother Bob A meeting of members of St. Boniface Catholic Women's Leag- ue was held on February 17, at the home of Mrs. Louis Denomme. There was a large amount of correspondence due to the fact the January meeting was with- drawn. Of special interest to all are the letters from Brother Bob Mittleholtz, expressing his grat- itude for the kindness shown him while in Canada and explaining his work and the sad conditions that are so prevalent in India. Plans were completed for the Women's World Day of Prayer to be heldin St. Boniface Church on March 5. Much emphasis must necessarily be placed on the fact that people need many more covations to the religious life. "Prayer is a great weapon to which we all have access, " and the president urged members to make a special pen- ance at least one day each week to be offered for more religious vocations. The Parish Mission opens on March 7 and will last for two weeks. This will be a very spec- ial time of prayer for all memb- ers of the parish. Father Hayes conducts this mission. The league will provide a baby sitting serv- ice for any who need it. at BWRH ate the use of corn, etc., and is less confusing for the players. The residents enjoyed trying out these new cards on Thursday evening. We welcome Mr. Percy Skill- ings who arrived here from. Banff to take up residency. He worked in Woodstock as a C.N.R. agent and operator for a number of years, and has many friends in the Grand Bend area. Mr. Murd- ock Morrison of the Varna and Goshen United Churches was the guest minister for the chapel service on Sunday evening. 0 Zurich WI Discuss Current Events The meeting of the Zurich Women's Institute was held on February 16. Mrs. Arnold Merner convened the program. A humor- ous letter read by Mrs. Merner ( a mother's letter to a daughter) explanations of the new fangled bathroom, provided lots of humor. Current events was the theme of the program. Mrs. Wesley Merner talked about numerous events throughout the world. She mentioned the Ireland riots, California's earthquake, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, mod- ern fashions, harmful drugs, pol- lution, Western Ontario's January 22 blizzard. The talented guitarist and voc- alist, Mark Gelinas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mozart Gelinas, enter- tained members with musical numbers. The president, Mrs. Lorne Klopp, conducted business. Mot- ions favoured to contribute $35 to the Agricultural Fair treasury. Convenors reported the euchre parties were successful. Quilting is to be done in March, Zurich district formed four 4-H Clubs for girls. The Spring proj- ect is "Summer Separates." Mrs, N. Koehler and Mrs. M. Pask made motions to apply for a "Life Membership" for Mrs. Thomas Meyers. It was an honor and pleasure for members to favor the motion. 0 Day of Prayer At St. Bonifj ce The World Day of Prayer will be held this year on Friday, March 5. The theme used is "New People for a new age." The service of worship was developed by a group of women from the Caribbean area including Guyana, Jamaica and the Virgin Islands, In this community the services will be held in St, Boniface Church, Zurich, under the conv- enorship of St. Boniface CWL, on Friday, March 5, at 3 p.m. Sister Mary Vandersteen will be the guest speaker. Funds from last year's offering were distributed in Canada and around the world to alleviate poverty and assist refugee prog- rams. Observe Anniversary of Great Stora In Goderich Church On Sunday The Rev. G.L. Royal, moder- ator of Knox Presbyterian Church, will conduct the fifty-seventh annual Mariners' Service to have been held at Knox since the Great Storm of November 9th, 1913, shocked the world. The service will be on Sunday evening, Febru- ary 28, at 7:30 p.m. The late Dr. James Anderson conducted the first of these serv- ices, which at that time was know as the Sailors and Fishermen's service in the spring of 1903. In the spring of 1914 the late Dr. George Ross, who had officiated at the burial of twenty-two sailors who lost their lives in the Great Storm suggested that the service be named a Mariners' Service. The author of 'Freshwater Fury' Frank Barcus, which was written to the memory of the 251 sailors who lost their lives while on duty in the great Storm of November 9th, 1913 states "The Great Lakes are a vital inland waterway; on their immense blue banks they carry the bread and Iron of Amer- ica. Over their surface moves the greatest flow of commerce the world has ever seen. As a group, the lakes form the largest body of freshwater seas in the world, their water surface is more than 95, 000 square miles. Lake Superior has all the majesty of the Pacific and Lake Huron all the rugged restlessness of the At- lantic. Two weeks before navigation season would have closed and ships would have been safe in their winter quarters, suddenly without warning, The Great Storm sent a score of modern freighters to their doom. Twelve ships dis- appeared with their entire crews, leaving nothing behind to tell to the people of their last battle with wind and sea." Eight of these ships were lost in Lake Huron; they were: The Argus, The Hydrus; The Regina; The Wexford; The James Carruth- ers; The John A. McGean; The CAS ANNUAL MEETING (continued from page 6) children in care." Heath also praised Miss Clare McGowan for the part she played in CAS work in Huron County. "She has left a very generous legacy of service to the children and families of this county for which I would count it fortunate if I can complement in equal fashion in the years to come, " said Heath. President C. W. Hanna extended a "special warm and heartfelt thanks to our foster parents and receiving home parents who gen- erously open their hearts and doors to the children needing help in our community." E',.4GELWSTIC SERVICES at AYFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH SUN., FE 28 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m, MARCH 1 to 5 8 p.m. with Rev. Fred Howard of London Special Music Each Night 4.tuarmuresranerannammerkezet. amiss Issac M. Scott and The Charles S. Price. The most appalling tribute to the Great Storms' power was the toll in human life. Two hundred and fifty-one men and women lost their lives. One hundred and eighty-one of the two hundred and fifty-one whose lives were lost in the Great Storm were lost in rug- ged Lake Huron, in the Goderich Area. For more than a week after the storm, bodies were washed ashore in life preservers from the Regina, The Price and The Carruthers and other vessels. All but five of these sailors were identified and claim- ed by relatives. The "Unknowns" were later buried in Maitland Cemetery. Funeral service being conducted by the late Dr. George Ross of Knox Presbyterian Church. A dark red obelisk with an an- chor at the top bears the inscript- ion "A memorial to the unidentif- ied seamen whose lives were lost in the Great Lakes Disaster of November 9th, 1913. On the other side is a single word, "SAILORS, " Probably one of the strangest facts of the Great Storm is the fact that all ships which sank in Lake Huron went down at the same time. Sailors from different ships whose bodies were washed ashore at widely separated points, who carried watches, when notes were compared, it was declared that practically all watches had stopped at the same time: twenty- five minutes after one o'clock. For the past fifteen Mariners' Services, The Harbouraires, under the direction of Mr. George Buch- anan, have taken part in the service of worship. The all male choir will sing the modern arrange ment "HE" the one hundred year old spiritual "DO LORD, " and the "HALLELUJAH CHORUS" from Handels Messiah. PAIS WEN - iimmiimmovimmismiminnea St. Peter's Lutheran Church Rev. A. C. Blackwell, B.A., BD. Pastor SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28- 10:00 a.m.—Worship Service 10:45 a.m.—Sunday Church School EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING 8 p.m. Lenten .Service Everyone Welcome Zurich Mennonite Cyril K. Gingerich, Pastor SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28- 9:45 a.m.—Worship Service 10:45 a.m.—Sunday School Quotation— "Seek ye the Lord 'while He may be found, call ye upon''Him w4mle Te is near." Isaiiah 55:6 Everyone Welcome Emmanuel United Church ZURICH Rev. John Huether, B.A., B.D„ Minister Mrs. Milton Desch, Organist SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28- 10:00 a.m.—Morniing Worship 11:10 a.m.—Sun. Church School 8 p.m. Lesten Service Guest Speaker: [Rev. H. Currie WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3- 8 p.m. Official Board Meets War LAKEVIEW CONSERVATIVE Mennonite Church Formerly SS 4, EAST STANLEY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28- 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School 11:00 a.m.—Worship Service 8:00 p.m.—Evening Service Every Wednesday Evening — 8:00 p.m.—Bible Study and Prayer Meeting We invite you to worship with us Women's World Day of Prayer SERVICE FRIDAY, MARCH 5, at 3 p.m. in the ST. BONIFACE C LIJRICH IRCH Theme: New People for a New Age IT (1 1I d LIFE with RALPH S. BELL Associate Evangelist, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association March 7 to 14 8 P.M. NIGHTLY ZURICH COMMUNITY CENTRE Sponsored by local and area churcces