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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-02-18, Page 2Page 2 - Citizens News, February 18/76 For Crippled Children Pancakes enoyedk�y 900 Chalet t Close to 900 people enjoyed a pancake breakfast at the Pine Ridge Chalet last Sunday, making this portion of the Crippled Child ren's weekend a success. However, gate receipts and food sales were down from last year, mainly due to the rainy weather. The weather discour- aged many snowmobllers and while the Chalet was full, not many participated in the outdoor programs. Shirley Mousseau; one of the organizers of the weekend, says they are pleased the weekend went as well as it did, They do not Ixpect to match the $4400 they made last year, but the London Crippled Children's Centre did make money. Just how much money is not known, as a $250 terrarium and half a pig were donated at the last minute. Tickets are now on sale for these two items. The raffle will take place March 20. The money made over the weekend goes directly to the London Centre and is used for special equipment and trans- portation costs not covered by the government grants the Hensall and area news Mrs. Margaret Evans of Water- loo was a recent visitor with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R.Y. MacLaren. Mr. and Mrs. William Brown of Seaforth were visitors this week with Mrs. F.G. Bonthron. Mr. and Mrs. George Parker and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Mc— Bride of Kippen returned home from a winter holday at Hunts- ville. Chiselhurst Ladies Hold Pot Luck Dinner The Ladies of Chiselhurst United Church held a "Pot Luck Dinner" and quilting at the church on Tuesday February 10. They held their U.C.W. meeting in the afternoon with President Mrs. Dorothy Parker opening the meeting with a poem. The Roll Call was answered by the members reading the Beatitudes. A "Thank -You" note was read from the Children's Aid Society for the donation at Christmas time. The World's Day of Prayer Service will be held in St. Paul's Anglican Church Hensall on March 5 at 2:30 p.m. The ladies of the church will entertain at the Queensway Nursing Horne for the month of March. Mrs. Marg Cole and Mrs. Mary Brintnell volunteered to visit until the next meeting. Mrs. Vera Ross played a meldoy of tunes on the piano. Mrs. Mary Brintnell was in charge of the worship "The Gra- .cious 'Invitation Come and Dine" with all members seated around a table. Four speakers took part namely: Mrs. Rosa Harris, Mrs. Phyllis Parsons, Mrs. Marg Upshall, and Mrs. Marg Cole. The ladies remained and Mrs. Obituary Mrs. Eva Kaiser Mrs. Eva Kaiser, formerly of Detroit passed away suddenly at her late residence, Hensall on Saturday, February 14 in her seventy-first year. She was the former Eva Zapfe and wife of the late Ben Kaiser. Surviving is her sister Mrs. Roy (Ethel) Consitt, Hensall and brother Austin Zapfe, London. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held from the Bonthron Funeral Chapel on Tuesday February 17th at 2 p.m. with Rev. D. Beck officiat- ing. Interment in Bairds Ceme- tery. irl Home Dorothy Brintnell led in a Bible Study on John Chapter V verses 1-36. The meeting closed with prayer and Mrs. Boyce was host- ess for the lunch. Rev. W.D. Jarvis conducted service in Carmel Presbyterian on Sunday, the sermon subject was "A Faith that would not be denied". Centre receives. Although the rainy weather delayed some of the races, before Sunday was over all scheduled races and draws had been com- pleted. The results are as follows: POKER RALLY ist prize $100.00 donated by Bruce Peat won by Donald Geiger, Zurich. 2nd prize $25.00 winner Nick Ingram, Sarnia. 3rd prize $15.00 winner Sandy Ingram, Hensall. 4th prize $10.00 winner Kevin. Wilds, London. RACES Under 14 - Royal Bank of Canada, Exeter trophy won by Paul Elder, Hensall. 301-350 c.c. - Victoria & Grey, Exeter trophy won by Paul Elder, Hensall. 401-440 c.c. - Larry Snider Motors trophy won by Wayne Campbell, Exeter. LET US ENTERTAI YOU 351.400 c.c. - Gerry MacLean & Son, Exeter, trophy won by Paul Elder, Hensall. Ladies - Bank of Montreal, Hensall, trophy won by Nancy Graham. 0-300 c.c. Hensall District Co-op, Hensall, trophy won by David Campbell, Exeter. 0-400 c.c. F/A - Exeter Ford, Exeter, trophy won by Gerald Morley, Exeter. Unlimited - Shaw's Dairy Stores, Hensall & Zurich, trophy won by Duward McAdams, Zurich. Egg Race - Whiting Antiques, Exeter, trophy won by Dianne Houston & Carol Moir. Pickup Race - John Elder En- terprises, Hensall, trophy won by Don Geiger & Duward McAdmas, Zurich. Blindfold Race - James E. Rowe Texaco, Exeter, trophy won by John Walls, Denfield. Crippled Kids - Exeter Radio Shack & Trophies, Exeter, won by John Verhallen, London. ♦ See the Three Big New Tractors AThe Unbeatable GLEANER Combines AThe new Air Champ Planter... and Tough New Implements A Entertainment by one of the Allis-Chalmers Eye Opener Girls A Lunch on the House A Come one. Come all. 00 Appliances w in Exeter At Whitin • s Washers njers Regular & Compact Models erat i`: rs • Dish Washers TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 AT 8:00 P.M. WE ACCEPT TRADES ALET, CO -SPO ' ' BORED Ef�. u; FARM EQUIPMENT ALLIS CHALMERS HENSALL, ONT. Furniture — Appliances NEW AND USED MAIN ST 235-1964 EXETER Re 2 KNPPEN PIONEER SEED CORN DEALER!