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Zurich Citizens News, 1971-09-23, Page 2PAGE2 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1971 P• Honored on 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oesch, Hensall, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday September 18. Samuel Oesch and the former Mary Bedour, of Zurich, were married in London by Rev. Morris at the United Church Manse, September 16, 1921. They farmed in Stanley Town- ship until retiring in Hensall in 195 8. Their only son, Russell, re- sides on the homestead farm. They also have three daughters, Kathleen, Mrs. Bob Bell, Clint- on; Anne, Mrs. Earl Flaxbard, Zurich; Mae, Mrs. Ray McNall, Fergus; twenty-four grandchild- ren and four great grandchildren, .�► The couple were honored at a dinner given by the family at the Dashwood Community Centre followed with a social evening with music by the Country Ramblers. Friends and relatives attended from Detroit, Mt. Clements, U.S.A., Sarnia, and the surrounding area. They received many beautiful gifts and cards and congratulat- ions from Prime Minister P. E. Trudeau, Hon. C,S, MacNaugh- ton, Premier William Davis, Hon. Robert Stanfield and R, E, McKinley, M, P. 0 • mr es o Policeman: "Your wife fell out of the car three blocks back." Motorist: "So that's it. I thought I'd gone stone deaf for a minute." Before throwing in the towel — give us a call. We know gutters and leaders to a T. You can rest easy when it rains, after our experts have weatherized the exterior of your home. HENSALL Special service at Hensall Church Special Christian Education Service was held in Hensall United Church Sunday morning, September 19. For his subject, Rev. Donald R. Beck based his thoughts from the message "A New Generation." Thanks was expressed to Mrs. Ian McAllister who as chairman of the congregational Work and Life committee occupied the pulpit, read the lessons and explained the church's program for the coming season. Thanks also was expressed to the Zurich Girls ' Choir, who, under the direction of Miss Meda Sur- erus and Mrs, Beatrice Hess, provided special music. Flowers in the sanctuary were in loving memory of Mrs. William Kyle and Robert Baker Sr. from their families. 0 New terns for Sunday School The Hensall United Church Sunday School started a new term on Sunday, September 12, with a new time set at 11;20 a. tn, Mrs. Ian McAllister, chair- man of the Christian Education committee, was on hand to hand out the diplomas and pins to the deserving children who had well earned them. Those receiving gold pins and diplomas for perfect attend- ance were; Brenda Pepper, Marilyn Pepper, Laurie Pepper. Those receiving silver pins for the most Sundays present in their particular class were; Chris Reaburn, George Blackwell Jo -Anne Pepper, Julie Mock, Karen McAllister, Ida Anne Blackwell, Steven Corbett and Mary Blackwell. BIEBER - ARMSTRONG Lawrence Gordon Bieber took as his bride Bonita Marie Armst- rong at a double ring ceremony in Goshen United Church with Rev. Huether officiating with the assistance of Mr. Morrison, September 4, 1971. Candles, white and yellow effectively decorated the church into which the bride was escort- ed by her father. She wore a silk organza Victorian gown trimmed with Swiss guipure lace appliques and lilac ribbon. The A-line skirt formed a chapel length train from the back waist and her finger-tip veil was held by a cluster of flowers. She carried a white prayer book with yellow sweetheart roses and stephanitos. Bridal attendants were Mrs. Elaine Parsons, sister of the groom, as matron of honor, while Jean Glen and Linda Tal- bot were the bridesmaids. They were dressed in lilac culotte gowns with daisy trim and their bouquets were of yellow shasta mums. Mrs. Bruce Keys was the org- anist and accompanied the solo- ist, Peter Postill. The parents of the young couple are Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bieber, Exeter, and Mr. and Mrs, Leslie Armstrong, R, R.3, Bayfield. Guests from Kingston, Dundas, Ridgetown, Simcoe, Toronto, as well as local friends were entertained at dinner in the church parlours and at the Zurich Community Centre. The newly-weds honeymooned in northern Ontario, the bride wearing a brushed velvet,purple hotpants outfit with matching accessories. They will reside in Bayfield. Prior to the wedding, the bride was entertained at showers given by Mrs. Wayne Parson, Exeter, Mrs. John Talbot, God- erich, Goshen U. C. W, and Mrs. Allan Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bieber entertained the rehearsal party. STOCKER - FEEDER SALE HENSALL LIVESTOCK SALES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 7:00 PL NL HEA of Steers, Heifers and Calves offered Anyone wishing to consign cattle to this sale should contact the management VICTOR HARGREAVES 482-.75H CLINTON DOUG RIDDELL 237-3576 DASHWOOD MACK RIDDELL 237.3431 DASHWOOD Auctioneers For This Event Will Be HECTOR McNE1Land LARRY GARDINER BALL - MACAULAY BUILDING SUPPLIES SEAFORTH 527-0910 CLINTON 482-9514 "" .HENSALL 262-2713 WEDGE LOK COMBINATION ALUMINUM STORMS DOUBLE HUNG OR SLIDER_ UP TO 49 UNI I ED INCHES, REG. $15.65 85 • OTHER SIZES AT EQUAL SAVINGS WHITE FRAME & INSERTS $4.40 EXTRA CASH SALES EARN YOU AN EXTRA 3% SAVING Order Early A Be t the Rush & Save Money Too!