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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1971-03-18, Page 12PAGE TWELVE ZURICH OMENS NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 111, 1971 LARGE TURNOUT - This photo shows a section of the large crowd which attended the final night of the Faith and Life Crusade in the Zurich Community Centre on Sunday evening. The mass choir and officials of the event are seated on the stage. rom my window AH LOVE, SWEET LOVE If you were wagering that this columnist would miss the opportunity to talk about PET's marriage, you have lost. I haven't been so utterly thrilled about anything for a long, long time and there is just no way that I will be still about the wedding of Pet and Meg. Those of you who read this column faithfully will know that I am a Trudeau supporter. True, I was cold to the prime minister at first. It took me a while to learn to trust him, but now I am possessed of Trudeau-mania... and I'm proud of it. I don't really know how to express my feelings about Pierre' marriage except to say that I'm tingling all over just thinking about it. No, not that kind of tingly. It's just the I'm so excit- ed brand that comes over one when you feel that you are on the threshold of something wond- erful. It has occured to me since Pierre's marriage that we are just now about to learn what a real swinger of Prime Minister really is. Any fellow who can court a young lady as lovely as Margaret Sinclair right under the noses of the Canadian press... and actually marry her in a church in one of Canada's most up-to-the-minute cities... with- out one word of rumor or gossip to spoil it, is certainly a man of rare alewekii I couldn't believe Ely ears when I heard the word. I really thought Trudeau was one of those perennial bachelors who would always be an escort but never a groom. Somehow I thought of him as a man who enjoyed the companionship of Bowling Scores SENIOR BOWLING Newcomers - D. Schilbe - 639 Whippoorwills - L. Surerus -530 Hawkeyes - E. Gascho -639 Varieties -H. Finkbeiner-572 Ramblers - T. Bedard - '753 Hi Hopes - R. Finkbeiner - 672 HIGH SINGLE - Harold Stade 341 HIGH TRIPLE -Harold Stade-778 BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER women without desiring the marital ties that accompany a permanent arrangement. But when I came to the real- ization that this man actually wooed and won the lovely Meg - and had chosen to make her his bride in a carefully planned, quiet but romantic ceremony with only a few close relatives and friends present - I was ready to cry. As one girl said, "It's almost like a fairy tale, isn't it." Did you see the way Trudeau behaved in front of the telev- ision cameras in company with his new bride? I tell you, it was almost like watching a love story. The man obviously adored his wife and yet there wasn't one gushy, nervous or over -zealous gesture to show it. I don't know. Somehow it was in his eyes and in his man- ner of movement. He was cons- cious of her at his side and yet he was completely at ease, as though this was the way things were meant to be. There was a picture in one of the dailies of Pierre Elliott Trudeau going home from the House of Commons for his lunch, Even this brought out the goose - bumps on a great many women I know. It's true. "I wonder what she had cook- ed up?" one girl wondered. "I wonder if they even ate at all, " came one gal's thoughts. You see. It is perfectly clear from thos comments that the Canadian wemerr.ie sot consid- er Pierre Elliott Trudeau a sto- dgy old fellow with a too -young bride. Indeed not. There is amply evidence that this nat- ion's women think of the prime minister as a virile he-man who would please any woman he would choose to make his wife. It is also plain that women - maybe even some men, too - think of Pierre as a human being, a flesh and blood creat- ure who loves and has deep feelings just like the rest of us. Add this new side of Pierre to his recent outburst of "fuddle- duddle" in the House, and you have a picture of a man with whom anyone can identify.. and will, He's the first prime minist. er this country has ever had who behaves like the average man yet thinks and produces like a natural statesman. He's the Canadian copy of the late John F. Kennedy ---a man first and an administrator second, yet completely in harm ony with the masses. Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. P, E. Trudeau. May your love endure beyond all else. News of Varna and District A Session Ordination Serv- ice was held In the United Chun ch last Sunday with the pastor, Rev. Murdock Morrison in charge, when Mrs. Perce Johns- ton had the honour to be the first lady Elder to be elected and ordained to the Session of the Varna United Church. A large congregation filled the church for the service. EXPLORER'S MEET The Explorer group met in the church last Tuesday even- ing with the president, Cathy Taylor, leading. The Explorer Purpose and Motto was recited by all the members and all joined in singing "This is my Father's World. " The scripture lesson was read by Sandra Web- ster. Janis Webster gave the prayer. The minutes were read by Sylvia Wilson, and for the roll call each named one book of the Bible. Miss Janis Webster took up the offering and the dedication was given by Anne Marie Heard. Thr treasurer's report was given by Tanis Chuter. Pam Taylor received her first Red Star; Bonnie Dow - son ?rer first Blue Star and Cathy Taylor, her second Gold Star. Mrs. Eric Chuter led the rec- reation and afterwards the meeting was closed by the president. Among the many visitors during the week -end were Mr. and Mrs. Lee McConnell of Clinton, Floyd McAsh of Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Erratt, of Hensall, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Webster and Miss Rachael Johnston, of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Don Campbell and family, of Bay- field; Mr. and Mrs. Nick Whyte, David, Brian and Cryst- al, of Seaforth. 0 Obituary MRS, HAROLD WALPER Following a brief illness, Mrs. Harold Walper passed away at her late residence at R. R, 2, Grand Bend, on March 10. Mrs. Walper, formerly Beat- rice Schram, was born in Thamesford in 1894, and carne to Grand Bend as teacher of the senior room in the Grand Bend Public School, where she taught for five years. She was a member and past president of the Grand Bend Branch of the Women's Institute and had served as chairman of the London Area W.I. She was also interested in historical research in connection with the Institute. She was a memb- er of the Grand Bend United Church and the UC W. Mrs. Walper is survived by her husband, Harold, of Grand Bend, a daughter Helen, Mrs. Wallace Becker, of New Hamb- urg; a son Alan, of Stephen Township; a sister, Mrs. Har- riet Cline, of Aylmer; and six grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. H. G, Dob- son, of the Grand Bend United Church, at the T. Harry Hoff- man funeral home, on March 13. Burial was in Grand Bend cemetery. ++ �1� '.111 0 i6i J Ola .1 4P' af• oore's finest interior latex wall .finish.; REGAL WALL SATIN ® Easy to use • Dry in minutes • Choose from 1,500 colors ® Soap and water clean up O Extra—high hiding r�'`1�1CY11 Cl I.I M JJ IIIIIIUii�Illlnnnunnno`- �I nmi� IIIIIIiIIIIIJIIIIIIL #111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110 Eliminate the guesswork. We guarantee that Regal Wall Satin is Benjamin Moore's Finest Interior latex wall finish. Quarts also available at sale savings) But act now... 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