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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1978-12-21, Page 6Page 6 Citizens News, December 21, 1978 Three links hold successful supper The Three Links Senior Citizens held a very suc- cessful Christmas pot luck supper for their December meeting on Tuesday with over 50 people sitting down to a turkey supper. At the business session following, president, Mrs. Bertha McGregor, welcomed everybody, mentioning especially the past president, Mrs. Rosa Hens . 11 Hilda Payne Bertha McGregor Harris who is visiting from British Columbia, Perc and Emma Campbell who were to celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary in a few days, Mrs. Anita Bengough who was celebrating her birthday and Mrs. Hilda Payne who had recently been in hospital. All present were wished a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Discussion took place on opening the hall on Monday afternoons the same as last year now that winter has set in and it was decided to do so after Christmas and play carpet bowling then. The hall is also open on Friday af- ternoons for crafts and cards. The secretary for January to March to be Mrs. Dorothy Brintnell. A small gift of ap- preciation was given to Mr. & Mrs. Alf Ross for the ex- cellent job of caretaking they have been doing. Mrs. Rosa Harris drew the winning ticket for the quilt raffle and the winner was Bill Fair- bairn and Mrs. Pearl Koehler sold the winning ticket. An interesting and seasonal programme followed organized by Mr. & Mrs. William Rogerson and Mr. & Mrs. Perc Campbell. Carols were sung with Mrs. Isabel Rogerson at the piano and then Sandra Bell and Beth Consitt entertained by tap dancing. An old Laurel and Hardy film was shown, then more tap dancing, another film, "The land of bubbling waters," more carols were sung and to finish, a film on Dickens "Christmas Carol." Pack Angola bale Unit two of Hensall United Church met on Monday, with Mrs. Diane Gerstenkorn leading the meeting. She opened with a poem "Down the lane to Christmas," Miss Mary Goodwin gave the devotional based on the Christmas story as found in the gospel of St. Matthew, followed by a reading, "Look at Christmas." At the business session the Presbyterial Annual on January 30 in Exeter was brought to the attention of all and the meeting of the Hensall Executive on January 3 at 7.30 p.m. Mrs. Gerstenkorn read the legend of the poinsettias and af- terwards she was was presented with a gift in appreciation of her leadership and guidance during the last year. After closing the meeting, all helped to make tray favours for the patients at the Queensway Nursing Home and lunch was served by Mrs. Kay Mock and Mrs. Sadie Hoy. Donateto Church The Hensall Women's Institute held their December meeting at the Bluewater Rest Home after putting on a birthday party for the residents. ,Helping with the programme for that event were Joe Boland and Alf Denomme playing on the violin and piano, Mrs. Isabel Rogerson playing a medley on the piano and carol singing by everyone. Gifts were given to those residents who had birthdays in December and cake and ice- cream was served to all. At the business meeting, a letter was read from the Home Economists about leadership Training Schools to be held shortly and thank - you notes were read from the C.N.I.B., the Family and Children's Services and Mrs. Hilda Payne. It was decided to give a donation to the United Church for the use of their premises for the last 4- H club course and to invite the leaders to attend the January meeting, Mrs. Eileen Rannie was appointed to go on the District Slate of Officers as the Family and Consumers Affairs Con- vener. There was also a discussion about a request from the Legion for a larger donation for, the use of the hall. The meeting was closed by all singing "The Queen." Observe White Gift Sunday "The Wonder Child" was the title of the sermon given by Rev. T.,Garnett Husser at the morning service at Hensall United Church on Sunday, Based on the prophecy of Isaiah proclaiming the coming of Christ, he pointed out the "Wonder" of the nativity, what a wonderful "Coun- cillor," Jesus is. White Gift Sunday was also observed and the congregation filed past the manger crib to deposit their gifts. Special music was provided by Miss Elizabeth Swarz of Waterloo who sang, "Jesus Bambino", ac- companied Mrs. Marianne McCaffrey on the guitar as she sang, "Mary's little Boy Child" and also gave another solo, "Father in Heaven." The third Advent candle, this time a pink one to signify the Joy of Christmas, was lit by Mrs. Donna St. John on behalf of the Official Board. In the evening, the children of the Sunday School all took part in an old fashioned concert, presenting songs and skits which told the Christmas story. This took place in the sanctuary. Master of Ceremonies was Mrs. Mel Wurm and pianist for the occasion was Karen McAllister. Our thanks to all who helped in any way to make the evening such a success and to Santa Claus who closed the evening by visiting the children. Next Sunday the Sacrament of Infant Bap- tism will take place at the morning Christmas service and in the evening, Holy Communion will be held at the evening service at 7.30 p.m. Higher prices At the Sales Barn last week trading was mostly in heifers and steers; trading was active and prices were higher. Fat cattle; steers, $65.50 - $70.35; heifers, $61.50 - $69.00, Pigs $46.00 - $65.50. Personal Mr. & Mrs, Bill Bell of Clinton and Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Rader of Exeter visited with Mr. Sc Mrs. Sam Oesch on Friday. 'BENDIX HONOURS EMPLOYEES — Four employees of the Bendix recreational vehicles plant in Hensall were honoured Fri- day for their ten years of service to the company. While sales manager Ed Johns looks on, plant superintendent Paul Stati photo Predhomme presents gifts to Hubert Thiel, Tom Neilands, Keith Thiel and John Adams. 1r7 The Management and Staff at Al's Market wish a Merry Christmas to all our friends and customers Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce Libby's Canada Fancy Tomato Juice Maxwell House Instant Coffee Dole Canada Fancy Fruit Cocktail Leaver Pieces & Stems Mushroom McLaren's Fancy Kent Pack Cherries, Olives, Gherkins Maple Leaf Cooked Ham Maple Leaf Mincemeat 5aico Mandarin Oranges Wittich Luncheon Rolls 140z. 554 48 fl. oz. tins 59' o o. '5.29 19 fl. oz. tin 10 fl. oz. tin 12 oz. 1 1 Ib. tin 28 oz. tin 69' 69' '1.09 '3.79 '1.79 10 f{ oz. tin pkg. of 9 —PRODUCE— Produce of U.S.A. Red Emperor Grapes per Ib. 59t Florida Tangerines size 176, doz. 89c .FROZEN FOOD® McCain's Fancy Peas 2 Ib. 89' McCain's Fancy Mixed Vegetables 2 Ib. 89' 59' 2/89' Sears catalogues ... a marketplace for home fashion finds. Sears CATALOGUE SHOPPING Corrie in and look through our lastest catalogue - PHONE 262-3316 See our macrame supplies and basketware for a fine selection of Christmas Gifts Grade A TURKEYS99 over 20 Ib. frozen Ib. Grade A HEN TURKEYS ider 201b. frozen Fresh • 1 8 TURKEYS. Toms ay. weight 22-231b. Ib. 1 • Hens ay. weight $1-9 14-151b. Ib. O 5 •3 Maple Leaf Football Hums '/s , whole or Ya , Ib. $1 .89 Maple Leaf or Sugar Plum Boneless Quarter Dinner Hams b.2.49 Swifts Eversweet Packaged Bacon Ib. 1.29 Pure Pork Sousage Meat..1 .29 Homemade by the piece, Head Ib.59' Sliced Mat & Cheese Loaf Ib. $1 .29 ABATTOIR HOURS Beef Slaughter — Monday, Pork Slaughter — Tuesday, Hours for Picking Up Freezer` or Custom Orders. Tues. to Fri, — 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m, Prices in Effect December 21 through 30th AL' Choice Local Beef & Pork Abattoir Phone: 262-2041 rUPER AVE MARKETS PLEASE MOTE: We reserve the right to limit all quantities on all advertised items. Because of increased costs we find it necessary to make a 50a charge for grocery delivery. ARK GROCERIES & FRESH PRODUCE Phone: 262-2017 Hensall . ;f- �r