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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1973-06-07, Page 6PAGE 6 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1973 1500th MEMBER FOR FEDERATION - Ronald Gordon, a Morris township farmer, became the 1500th member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture in lluron County on Thursday, when he signed his membership in a small ceremony on his farm. Mr. Gordon, his wife, son and daught- er run a mixed farm on the eighth concession of Morris with beef and dairy cattle and hogs. He has farmed in Morris for 21 years after growing up on his father's farm in Grey Township which is still run by his brother Bill. He was sold his membership by Bill Pullen, R. R.2, Blyth, a neighbour from just down the road. He said he purchased the membership because he feels it is important for farmers to have a strong voice. Mason Bailey, president of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture and a director of OFA was present for the short ceremony. (Blyth Standard Photo) Shower honors bride -elect On Sunday afternoon relatives, friends and neighbors of Marl- ene Rader pleasantly surprised her with a bridal shower in the Town Hall. A mock wedding was enjoy- ed with the characters acted by Marg Schilbe, Janet Meidinger, Marlene Dawson, Joyce Mc- Carter, Sharon Schroeder, Marion Sweeney, Carol Arthur, Mary Ellen Edwards and Dianne Beattie, Little Kendra Arthur, niece of the bride elect pulled the gifts to Marlene on a beautifully decorated wagon. Gwen Clausius and Pam Tay- lor assisted in opening the gifts. Marlene then thanked everyone for the lovely useful gifts she received. Lunch was then served. 0 NEWS OF VARNA The United Church Women will meet on Thursday evening, June 7, at which time the feature of the meeting will be a tape sent by Mrs. Malcolm Davidson regarding her exper- iences in India. The annual Webster picnic will be held on Sunday after- noon, June 17, at Harbour Park, in Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Fred McCly- mont spent several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob McClymou t and family in Guelph. REDIMIX CONC ETE (ALSO FORM WORK) (Cann Const. Ltd. DASHWOOD Phone 237.3391 or 237-3422 Win sweepstakes During the past couple of months area IGA stores have been conducting a Sweepstakes Contest, and at Beet and Art's in Grand Bend there were fourt- een winners named. Mrs. Clara Stattan was the winner of $130; Mrs. Isabelle Ravelle, $30; Mrs. William Ble- witt, $25; Mrs. Les Taylor, Henry Maas, and Mrs. Leona Morrissey, $10 each. Eight people won five dollars each. They were Mrs. Sheila Tiedeman, Miss Irene Gill, Mrs, Shirley Dawe, Mrs. Jean Borl- and, John Beer, John Stokemans, Mrs. Nola Taylor and Mrs. Fred Mommersteeg. Draw winners In connection with their Ann- iversary Sale which concluded last week, two lucky draws were held Saturday at Gingerich's Ltd., in Zurich. First prize, a lamp, went to A. Timmerman, of Kipper, while Mrs. Elgin McKinley, R,R.1, Zurich, was the winner of a hassock, PHIL'S VARIETY MAIN STREET * ZURICH featuring a complete line !of Groceries * Confectionery * Novelties Phone 236-4930 for free delivery on orders of $5.00 or over PLANT Fir a wide selection in FLOWER AND VEGETABLE PLANTS for your garden this year, come and brouse through our Green Houses, at HURON -RIDGE ACRES David Steckle and Family R. R.2, Zurich Phone 262-5442 Our business was formerly owned by Mr. Mrs. Samuel Huber ANNOUNCING OF THE WINNERS THE BASE FACTORY OUTL T NOW LOCATED ON HWY NO. 4 SOUTH OF CLINTON AT VANASTRA GRAND OPENING DRAW Is! PRIZE WINNER - POTABLE TV 2nd PRIZE SWIVEL ROCKER 3rd PRIZE WOOL BLANKET MRS. ROBERT LAWSON R.R. 5 CLINTON MR. JAMES SCOTT R.R. 1 BLYTH HEATHER CARSON R.R. 4 KINCARDINE MENS & BOYS POLYESTER SHORTS, $3S1rroi$481 FURNITURE DEPT. SPACE SAVERS GIRLS & TEENAGE SHORTS FO RTREL $257101$647 COMPARE AT LADIES SWIM SUITS ONE PIECE :' 81. TO $1051 BIKINIS COINTI UES ly ONTERIOR & EXTERIOR TOP OF THE LONE RDOG. SALE 13.99 PRICE EEK MORE 77 PER GAL riitV