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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1971-12-23, Page 25THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, Lutheran ladies see pictures about Alaska Mrs. Jacob Haberer, Mrs. Victor Dinnin, Mrs. Milford Doerr and Mrs. Gertrude Fleish- chauer were in charge of the December meeting of Lutheran Church Women held in the church rooms appropriately dec- orated for the Christmas season. A short devotional period, a piano solo by Ruth Ann Fleisch- auer and members singing fav- ourite Christmas Carols, open- ed the meeting. Mrs. Beatrice i'less showed slides and gave a very inform- ative and interesting comment- ary on her recent trip to Alaska. Mrs. Hess was introduc- ed by Mrs. Dinnin and thanked by Mrs. Fleischauer. Thirty- five members and visitors attend ed the meeting. Mrs. Clair Deichert presided for the business meeting. She presented Rev. and Mrs. A, C. Blackwell with a gift on behalf of all the members. The Christ- mas cheer boxes are to be pack- ed again this year on Monday December 20. The January meeting is to be the Birthday Party at the Blue Water Rest Home with the 1972 executive in charge, on Wednesday, January 12, A short annual meeting follow. ed the regular meeting, with Rev. Blackwell in charge. The president, Mrs. Claire Deichert, gave the president's report. She reported all the activities of the 1972 year, and thanked all members for the co-operation given her. All officers were returned for the following year. The execut- ive is as follows; president, Mrs. claire Deichert; vice-president, Mrs. Harvey 1-lohner; secretary, Mrs. Percy Willert; treasurer, Mrs. Gordon Hess. 0 Going I(Y1nE)e•l(slie The art of the Byzantine or Eastern Roman -- empire first flourished under the rule of Justinian, in the 6th century A.D. But trouble loomed ahead. When Emperor Leo III caned\ to power, he brought • with him a deep hatred of all images, especially icons, say the editors of the Encyclo- pedia Americana. As an Iconoclast—hater of icons -- Leo forbade the cre- ation of religious figures and images, and the Iconoclastic Age began in 726. ' Paintings on church walls were whitewashed, ivories and mosaics removed, count- less works of art destroyed. 1971 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS PAGE 25 PRESENT CANTATA - Members of the Junior and Senior Choir at Hensall United Church, along with other young people of the congregation, presented a Christmas cantata at the church on Sunday evening. The mass choirs are shown in this photo, with the nativity scene at•the centre of the group. St. Boniface CWL plan activity The regular meeting of the St. Boniface Catholic Women's League was held on December 14. The president, Mrs. Louis Farwell, opened the meeting with prayer. The business was conducted by the president and reports were given by the con- veners. The roll call was answered in. the form of a question, "Would you accept a lower standard of living if our factories were all Canadian Owned?" It made the members think. It was agreed it would affect the lower class of people more than anyone else. There were thirty-one who answered the roll call and two new members were welcomed. A cheque has been sent to Brother Bob Mittleholtz, to carry on his work of mercy. Social Action convener, Mrs. Theresa Stark reported sending out seven sympathy cards and mentioned it was time to prep- are the Christmas treats for the shut-ins, Eight members vol- unteered to prepare and deliv- er the treats. A Christmas message was read from the Diocesan Direct - v4 wish hearty, and most sincere, with greetings glad to you and yours, from all of us, FOR A 'JOYOUS Oinitma Bayview Tourist Inn Highway 21 SOLOMON and BLANCHE BECHARD or, Father Hennessey, and the Diocesan president, Mrs. How- ard. A letter was read from the Blue Water Rest home Auxiliary, asking if the council would be able to have the birthday party for February of 1972. All memb- ers were in favour to do so. Suggestions were made reg- arding a leadership course if the group could get enough interest- ed people. The meeting was closed with the Act of Consec- ration to the Blessed Virgin M ary . • The social hour was in form of Christmas games and a most delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Pelku and her group. To old friends and new go our wishes for a wonderful Christmas season. YUNGBLUT'S MEAT MARKET Earl Yungblut Ivan Yungblut Peter Regier ZURICH - , ,M : ..i.... .r.,c..»,»...n,...» ......,.......» ...... 0 • :::,``;•L :'` ••:`--:::.......... ,.: mag . :. te'.:Stbsiifw:s;s±"•"„i�)�'!'w•'2' i•fci+.di:YS:d¢.1.Wildeu'[Jk+bz'ud11i%C+"iier�ln"l.+:LdA.AfAVAI(0.45, cdrlM%x> Best wishes for a season filled with good health, good cheer for you and your family. We wish to extend our thanks to all our fine friends and ne ighbors for their loyalty and confidence. ROBERT F. WESTLAKE INSURANCE "All Types of General !memo)" PHONE 236-4391 - ZURICH