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Times-Advocate, 1979-05-09, Page 19Legion darters receive awards Grand , Bend Legion Branch 498 wound up a very successful mixed dart season with a dance on Saturday evening, April 28. Awards were presented by president, Bob Chapdelaine. Memorial award, Bill Finch; ladies high, Liz Chapdelaine; perfect darts badges were presented to Tony Gaudio, Bob Chap­ delaine and Vern Gallant. Most take outs for ladies, Marg Hedley; most take outs for men, Gary Desjardine; Everett Desjardine memorial award won by ladies high average, Lou Hamilton; mens high average, Bob Chapdelaine. Lunch was supplied by the Legion ladies. Darts will commence again in Sep­ tember. (~~ Anyone interested in serving on the Grand Bend and area recreation committee is invited to submit written applications to DASHWOOD LADIES RUNNERUPS — A team made up of Dashwood area ladies were the C runnerups in the Zurich Ladies Bowling League this past season. In the back row are Kay Cockwill, Sheilla Willert, Sherri Stade and Martha Pfaff. The front row is made up of Isabel Becker, Marian Becker, Gertie Stade and Doreen Rempel. T-A photo Local seniors host ■HSil ■ zone 8 rally day Mrs. Brenda Jennison Box 340 Grand Bend Pauline Ling'ard Chairman Grand Bend and area Recreation Committee Circus scheduled for G The Lions Club of Grand Bend announce that they will be sponsoring an appearance of the famous Martin and Downs Circus on Sunday, May 27, with one per­ formance set for 2 p.m. at the Grand Bend Public School ground. The Martin and Downs Circus tours annually Canada and presents one in of Is coming to Grand Bend 15 Main Street the finest family per­ formances under the big top. It has two shows scheduled for Exeter on May 28. The Lions Club of Grand Bend will receive a per­ centage of all tickets sold and the money, earned from this project will go toward their many worthwhile community minded projects. Advance tickets will be priced lower than box office tickets and it is hoped that everyone in the area will support the sponsoring organization and buy their advance Circus tickets early. The tickets can be pur­ chased from any Grand Bend merchant displaying the Circus sign or from any Grand Bend Lions Club member. presided over by president, Mary Ravelie. Plans were discussed for the upcoming bus trip on June 12. It has been decided the bus will leave Grand Bend at 8.30 a.m. travelling to Vineland with a smorgasbord luncheon at noon at Prudhomme’s. After lunch they will be touring Tivoli Miniature World in the Niagara Peninsula and a stop will be made at the cactus greenhouse in Dundas. On the way home the bus will stop in Fairview Mall in Kitchener. An unusual shopping experience Locals meet Following the U.S.C.O. Spring Rally- at St. John’s Parish hall, Grand Bend senior citizens gathered for a short business meeting, Vf’S oU ••• eriof Orpha club The Orpha club held their last meeting of this season with a cold smorgasbord pot luck luncheon at the home of Mrs. W. F. B. MacLaren with 21 ladies attending. President, Irene Kennedy opened the meeting with a poem entitled “Spring”. A short business meeting followed and the ladies decided to hold, their future meetings thh fourth Monday of the month at 2 p.m. During the social time, court whist was played. Winners were: high, Norma Chapman; low, Susie Devine. The fall meeting will open on September 24. Charcoal Steak House in Kitchener. Approximately 80 in all attended this special gathering. President is Mrs. Edwin Wattam, St. Catharines, and vice president, Mrs. John Campbell, Grand Bend. Guest speaker was Mrs. Norman Johnson, missionary from Viet Nam. Morning topic was “promises of God” and afternoon was, “How to overcome fear”. After this they broke up into discussion groups of about eight people each group. Rev. John Campbell and Rev. Edwin Wattam at­ tended an executive con­ ference of Church of God, Thursday and Friday in Anderson, Indiana. Come see our 79 Bar-B-Q line up. All the features and accessories your family will love. Just right for your patio and pocketbook. boilnr • 526 sq. in. cooking surface • triple grill design • porcelain enamelled .. easy to clean • twin burners... infinite control if 5) Bow-Tie Burner Laurentian Truly portable, impressively styled! Perfect control. United Church news Guest speaker at United Church was Paul Schott student minister of the Centralia Zion charge. Rev. H. Moore attended the Centralia-Zion charges to administer the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Mr. Schott’s sermon topic was, “The handwriting on the wall”. The choir’s an­ them was “Don’t forget to pray”. The Grand Bend Stewards are asked to meet Thursday, May 10 at 8.00 p.m. in the Vestry. The U.C.W. will meet Thursday afternoon ast 1.30 p.m. The baby band and mothers will be guests. Ladies are reminded to bring their items for the layette and also scarves and hats for teen-agers. the Anglican church ladies meet The regular monthly meeting of the ladies of St. Johns Church was held Thursday afternoon in the Parish Hall with 12 in at­ tendance Convener, Thelma Brosseau, presided. Discussion serving refreshments*^ the senior citizens rally',s was reviewed and a suitable charge to seniors agreed upon. There will be a June meeting at which time the plans will be developed for the annual lawn sale to be held August 4. The ladies group will continue to serve refresh­ ments at the Friendship hour immediately following the Sunday morning services throughout the summer months. At the conclusion of their meeting refreshments of tea and cheese bread were served. The Zone 8 Rally of United Senior Citizens of Ontario was held Wednesday at St. John’s Parish hall with about 150 in attendance. Registration began at 9.30 a.m. President, Harry Baker, of Bayfield, presided. Devotions were given by Rev. G. Anderson, pastor of St. John’s. Reeve Robert Sharen welcomed guests. Mr. Sharen quoted from the book “The Prophet” by author Kahlil Gibran on children, for this “Year of the Child.” Zone 8 comprises eleven areas of Goderich, Exeter, Brussels, Bayfield, Grand Bend, Blyth, Seaforth, Hensail, Zurich, Dashwood and Clinton. Presidents from each area represented spoke on their year’s work. Activities include renovation of a town hall, quiltings bus trips, card parties, pot luck suppers, picnics, bowling. Some clubs had members celebrating 50th and 60th wedding an­ niversaries. The noon lunch was prepared and served by the ladis group of St. John’s church. A lively sing song of favorite pieces was enjoyed after lunch with Mrs. Mac Dougall on piano and leader Kenneth Johns. Nola Love, introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Lucy Turnbull, of Toronto. Her theme was “Strength lies in Unity”. She said senior citizen groups first organized in 1956 and now represent a quarter of a million people with 998 clubs. U.S.C.O. are now recognized by both federal and provincial governments. The U.S.C.O. are working for a subsidy for seniors who want to stay and live in their own homes. She advised the group to keep active, keep young and to stop and count their blessings. Afternoon entertainment included some toe tapping music played by Nelson Howe on violin and Art Finlayson on guitar. Both are from the Seaforth area. Watson Webster of Clinton played three mouth organ selections, “Red Wing”, “Believe me if all those endearing young charms” and “Mansion over the hill”. Trumpet selections were played by Hans Boogemans of Dashwood. The Ontario field representative, Howard Latsch, Palmerston, gave an interesting talk on U.S.C.O. work. At this time some special prizes for the day were awarded. Nearest birthday to May 1 won by Mrs. Percy Merkley of Exeter; lucky chair, Mrs. Thelma Gibson, Bayfield; lady with most $1.00 bills in purse, Mrs. Les Thomson, Exeter; man with most $1.00 bills in wallet, Mr. Durand of Zurich, During the business session it was decided not to have a Zone picnic. A Fall Rally will be held and place decided later. After courtesy remarks and adjournment the Rally closed. Cookies and coffee and tea were served. All had enjoyed a most interesting day and the weather man provided beautiful weather for the travellers. your money fights See the priceless ROYAL DOULTON FIGURE EXHIBIT May 14 to May 19 from England, 285 beautiful figures of the past... 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