Zurich Citizens News, 1977-12-15, Page 23Santa visits Dashwood,
ladies choose officers
By MRS. IRVIN RADER
DASHWOOD
Calvary United church women
held a Christmas pot luck supper
last Tuesday with husbands,
guests and choir members. Mrs.
Don Gaiser opened with everyone
joining in a carol sing. Kim
Gaiser played a piano selection,
"Star of the East". Mrs. Gordon
Bender led in the Christmas story
responsively. Devotions were
read by Mrs. Clayton Merner,
Mrs. Don Gaiser and Mrs.
Gordon Bender, "Home for
Christmas". Mrs. Gaiser also
read "Joyful Words".
The senior choir sang "0, Little
Town of Bethlehem"; the Junior
choir, Susanne Smith, Faye
Gaiser and Lynn Gaiser sang,
"Away in a Manger". The
message was given by lighting
candles. Judy Mason sang
"Silent Night". The poinsettia
legend was read by Mrs. Don
Gaiser.
Guest speaker, John Penn,
director of Family and Children
services was most interesting.
This was followed by a discussion
period. Youngest, Susanne
Smith and oldest Mrs. Everett
Haist received gifts.
President, Mrs. Hugh Boyle,
presided for the business, The
December shut-in committee is
Mrs. Stuart Wolfe, Mrs. Harry
Hoffman and Mrs. Sid Neeb. Mr.
& Mrs. Everett Haist, who
celebrate their 60th wedding
anniversary December 22 were
presented a gift. They shared
some of their experiences with
everyone. Mrs. Boyle wished
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feelings that go with this holiday.
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everyone the best in the new
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Lutheran Ladies Elect
The Christmas and annual
meeting of Zion Lutheran Ladies'
Aid was held on Tuesday with 25
members and 9 guests present,
Pastor Mellecke had for his topic
Advent and Christmas, He
discussed the fourAdvent Sundays
and Advent customs; the days of
Christmas Dec. 25 -January 5 and
Christmas customs.
Mrs.Lorne Genttner, president,
welcomed everyone and con-
ducted the business. The Altar
Guild reported 19 visits, 1
telephone call and 1 plant. The
new Guild is Mrs. Ernest.Koehler
and Mrs. Lorne Genttner. Group
3 will cater for a wedding in
January. The conveners gave a
report of activities during the
year. Several donations were
received.
Mrs. Earl Keller gave a report
of the nominating committee
which was accepted. Officers for
1978 are: president, Mrs. Lorne
Genttner; vice-president, Mrs.
Charles Martene; secretary,
Mrs. David Rader; treasurer,
Miss Helen Nadiger; card and
treat secretary, Mrs. Albert
Miller; auditors, Mrs. Hilda
Rader and Mrs. Frieda Keller;
librarians, Mrs. Ray Rader and
Mrs. Ernest Koehler; pianist,
Helen Nadiger.
Group conveners are: 1, Mrs.
Ernest Koehler; 2, Mrs. Irvin
Rader; 3, Mrs. Esther Salmon.
Nominating committee, Mrs.
Earl Keller and Mrs. Ray Rader.
A collection was taken for the
Lutheran Hour.
A short program followed with
Pastor.Mellecke having a quiz on
27 seasonal songs by pictures.
Mrs. Donald Rader was winner.
Mrs. Lorne Becker gave a
reading and group 2 had a skit.
Gifts were presented to Rev.
and Mrs. Mellecke and the ladies
had an exchange of gifts. Group 3
served a Christmas buffet. Thd
meeting concluded with the
pastor singing "0 Holy Night".
Senior Citizens
Dashwood Seniors held a pot
luck Christmas supper last
Monday with 47 in attendance.
Other seniors were invited but
due to the weather very few
accepted. The Miller girls of
Dashwood entertained. Mr. &
Mrs. Everett Haist were
presented a gift for their 60th
wedding anniversary.
Successful parade
Santa Claus arrived in Dash-
wood Saturday and joined the
parade sponsored by Dashwood
Men's Club. Prizes for floats
were as follows: first prize
donated by Dashwood W.I. went
to ARC Industries; second, Bob
Hoffman family; third, George
Tiernan for the trustees; fourth,
Calvary United Church. Dash-
wood-Seaf orth band led the
parade. Santa had treats for all
the children and Marvelle, the
magician delighted them with his
magic. Films were also enjoyed.
Personals
Pre -Christmas visitors: Mr. &
Mrs. Jim Lynn, Woodham; and
Mr. & Mrs. Glen Rader, Heather
and Alan with Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd
Rader, Sunday.
Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Bender,
Elizabeth and Ralph and Patty
McCann, Crediton; Mr. & Mrs.
Ken Richardson, David and
Diane,Markdale; Mr. & Mrs. Don
Bender, Terry and Tim, Dash-
wood; Doug Bender, Woodstock;
Pat Bender, Grand Bend; Dave
Watson, Exeter; Wendy Dixon,
Hensall visited with Mr. & Mrs.
Gordon Bender and Harold,
Sunday.
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Becker have
returned home following a lovely
week in Hawaii.
Mrs. Kenneth Rader and baby
Amy have returned home from
South Huron hospital, Exeter.
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Zion Lutheran Ladies' Aid
packed 24 shut-in boxes Sunday,
which were dei rered by the
Junior choir and Youth who were
going carol singing.
Mr. Morris Denomme un-
derwent surgery at St. Joseph's
Hospital, London, last week.
friends and
new go our wishes
for a wonderful Christmas season.
ay your
holidays ring
with the resoundi g
spirit that is the heart of
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