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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1974-07-04, Page 18PAGE 2 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1974 Varna Last Friday evening, Rev. Alex Taylor was inducted 'as minister of Varna and Goshen Unitec Churches. The service was conducted by Rev. Stew- art of Seaforth and Rev. H. Snell, of Exeter preached the sermon. The induction was carried out by Rev. Donald Deas of Mitchell. Lunch and a social hour was enjoyed by all present in the basement of the church. Doug Reid, Bill Turner, David Mustard and Steve Taylor left last Friday night on a motor trip to Western Canada. Cheryl Webster commenced a six-week summer course in language at Laurentian University in Sudbury. She obtained a bursary from the government for this course. Ontario school teachers and students will have a chance to study drama at the University of Waterloo this summer. Two unusual courses offered during the University's six-week summer session (July 2 - Aug. 10) are drama workshops in theatre administration and in theatre performance. "These are unique in Ontario," says Prof. Mita Scott Hedges, "in that while we're not a professional acting school we take a very practical approach to the subjects." The theatre performance workshop, which she gives, has to do with acting. Steer This Way BY LARRY SNIDER To protect your car door, create a "bumper" strip on garage wall where door usual- ly hits it. A scrap of old carpet is perfect, or use strips of foam rubber or an old inner tube. Signs of the times: Ohio has erected some road signs show- ing distances in both miles and kilometers. Other states are following. Small investment for your own tire gauge should be repaid easily by gas savings with tires at correct pressure. A clean windshield is especially important for night driving. Check wiper blades, and be sure windshield -washer reser- voir is filled. Does your car need a tuning? Incorrect ignition timing alone can cost you. a mile a gallon. Our cars are so well -tuned they almost hum! If you're looking for a car that'll save you gas and money, come straight to Larry Sniders. Larry Snider MOTORS LIMITED EXETER 235-1640 LONDON 227-4191 Huron County's Largest Ford Dealer Drive in soonl 3111.2=1.1=111=150111/1111101IIMAIMIIMAIZEIMICIDIMISMIN,01INISMIAI Smillie -Elder reunion The 35th annual gathering of these families was once again held at the Seaforth Lions Park on Saturday, July 6. This was the largest attended reunion of the clan in many years. The members began arriving early in the afternoon from Ottawa, Niagara Falls, Kitchener, Wind- sor, and points closer. A tine afternoon was enjoyed in visiting, examining the hist- orical scrapbook and photos and swimming. Kathy and Ray. Fulmer of Hamilton conducted a series of games for all ages. A buffet dinner convened by Mrs. Lorraine Peck was prepar- ed for 6 p.m. The senior mem- bers of the various branches of the families reported on events and additions pertaining to their members. Dr. Roy Smillie of Victoria B.C. recently attended the Normandy Invasion Anniversary in France. The past year saw many weddings and births in the clan. Reports were given on vis- its to members of the clan dur- ing the year in Quebec and Hawaii. The executive for the coming year consists of the following: honorary president, Dr. Jenny Smillie Robertson; past presid- ent, Harold Shephard; presid- ent, Mrs. Mary Scafe; vice- president, Dr. William Howes. secretary -treasurer, Mrs. Kay Elder; social convenor, Mrs. Lorraine Peck; Billet convenor, Mrs. Dorothy Elder; Sports, Donna and Wayne Draper, Dianne and Jing Kirton; Histor- ian, Mrs. Grace Peck. Varna (intended for last week) A week ago Wednesday night, the members of the Unit- ed church sponsored a success- ful pork barbecue at the Varna Arena with close to 600 people attending. ;Last Sunday, Rev Murdock Morrison preached his final sermon in Goshen United Church, as he is now retiring from the ministry. Mr. Elgin McKinley read the address and Mr. William Clarke and Mr. Roy Elliott presented Rev and Mrs. Morrison with red roses and gifts of money in apprec- iation for service of 12 year to the two churches. A pot luck dinner was enjoy- ed by both congregations. We welcome Rev and Mrs. Alex Taylor to the community. Rev. and Mrs. Taylor moved in last Thursday and Rev. Taylor will commence on Sunday as minister in the pulpits of Varna and Goshen Churches. There was an induction service for Rev. Taylor at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 5, at Varna United Church. iimpimmitaankeimmimmonsomatnamilamsam Independent Ship; .r to United Co -nope ;;.. tive f Ontario Livestock Dept Toronto Shp Your Livestock with Roy . ' otc'hmeir Monday is Shipping Day From Varna Stockyard CALL IitAYFIELLY 565-236 By 7:30 a.m.. Monday For Prercipt S1 ry e Pilaw Charges an Pick-up waramacoomoosonossammoamaama The 1975 reunion will be held in the Lions Park in Seaforth on July 5. The 1974 reunion of the Smillie clan members in Brit- ish Columbia is being held in Victoria on July 27 at the home of Dr. Roy Smillie. Some clan members from Ontario hope to attend this reunion. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Statham, and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Elder all of Kingsville and Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Howe of Tuscon, Arizona, visited with their sister Mrs. Grace Peck and were here for the Smillie -Elder reunion on Saturday, and on Sunday all attended a happy gathering at the home of Jack and Lorraine Peck, west of Kip - pen. Ki _en news Robert McRonald. London, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Elzar Mousseau during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bell, Jim and Jerry are holidaying at Cami I<itchigamee. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Cooper, Detroit, visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vivan Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. Gunner Ander- son. Mrs. Murray Robertson and three children, of Plymouth, Michigan visited Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Mellis. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Alderdice are holidaying at the East Coast. John Binnendyk is spending two weeks with David St. Marie and his grandfather, Mr. Bev. Thompson, at North Bay at Lake Mimi-sage-masing. H ensafl Rev. A.1-1, (Bert) Daynard, B.A., Minister of Hibbert United Church in Staffa occup- ied the pulpit in Hensall United Church, Sunday morning, and preached on the sermon topic "We recommend Christianity; we serve them all." Harry Hort- on sang a very lovely solo accompanied on the organ by Mrs. Turkheim. Rev. Black was at the Staffa church preach- ing for their anniversary service. 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