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Zurich Citizens News, 1972-09-07, Page 11THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1972 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS PAGE 11 DASIIW000 and DISTR1CT NEWS Correspondent: Mrs. Ervin Rader Misses Grace Beuerman and Shirley Ryan, Seaforth; Ronald Rose,' Mitchell; John Ziler and Stan Hansford, London, were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. William Ziler. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Rader, Paul and Sharon and Mr. and Mrs. David Rader attended a family barbecue at Zion, Sun- day, with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller and girls. Present also were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Howe and girls, London. The occas- ion also marked the second birthday for Karen Miller. Miss Sharon Rader spent sever- al days in London last week with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Howe and girls. Misses Rosemarie Weigand and Sheila Willert recently returned from a most enjoyable tour of the West coast. High- lights of places visited were Victoria, Vancouver and Kam- loops, B.C. Lake Louise, Mor- aine Lake, Banff, Columbia Icefields, Jasper, Mount Edith Cavell, and Maligne Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bend, Chatham, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marten. Mrs. Thelma Beierling, Harvey Beierling, and Mrs. William Miller attended the funeral of Mrs. Francis La - Fond (Myrtle) at Sarnia, Satur- day. Mr. and Mrs. Ken McCrae spent the weekend in Meaford and attended the funeral of the former' s sister-in-law, Mrs. International Scene WILLIAM TELL AND THE LONE RANGER (by Raymond Canon) What has William Tell got in common with the Lone Ranger? You'll have to read on to find that out but first you're going to learn something about Mr. Tell, that most popular of Swiss heros. I'm sure that everybody knows the story of Tell shooting the apple off his son's head. For a non Anglo-Saxon story it is certainly popular in English- speaking countries and Tell ranks with Robin Hood as a symbol of the struggle for polit- ical and individual freedom. I'm certain that the story of Robin Hood has been jazzed up considerably and so, sad to relate, has that of William Tell. The origins of the legend are rather obscure and in fact the early stories which deal with the dastardly Austrian governors donit mention him at all. Although he us supposed to have lived in the 13th and early 14th century (the Swiss Confed- eration was formed in 1291) the first hint of his existence is contained in two 15th century texts. The apple scene is told in garbled form and the main point is that Tell is associated with the founders of the Swiss confederation. In the 16th century the story was given its present day substance by a Swiss writer named Tschudi. It is his version that was the main source for the German writer Schiller's play on the life of Tell and this play is actually responsible for the worldwide fame that the legend now enjoys, In the 16th .century the scholars got hold of Tschudi's account and put it under the microscope. While they were able to show that many of the details are defective or unrel- iable, they were unable to prove or disprove the existence of Tell, It is possible, they say, that the legend may have reached Switzerland from other sources since there are similar stories in other countries. All this doesn't really bother the Swiss and frankly, who but some old scholar would want to change the myth anyway? Tell represents admirably what the Swiss fought for and achieved and if he stands as a national hero, well, every country needs a few of them. Perhaps he's like Santa Claus. He really doesn't exist but he represents the spirit of Christmas in such a way that few people if any- body wants to do away with him. Now, what has William Tell to do with the Lone Ranger? Simply this. A famous opera was written about Tell by the Italian composer Rossini (who also wrote the Barber of Seville). In the overture to the opera, the last part is named "The Call to Arms." This is the mus- ic that has been used for the theme of the Lone Ranger prog- ram. Whenever I heard the program, the music always reminded me of my favourite hero. Next week you'll find out about another legend, that of the Flying Dutchman. All that I'll tell you right now is that he wasn't or isn't a pilot for KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines). BENEFIT DANCE FOR CASEY INTHOUT (who lost his barn in a recent fire) Friday, September 8 DASHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE JIM MURRAY REFRESHMENTS DONATIONS AT THE DOOR ORCHESTRA AVAILABLE Sponsored by the National Farm Union Duncan McCrae. Rev. and Mrs. V .L. Sch- mick, Joel and Johnathon, Richmond, Virginia, spenta few days with Rev. and Mrs, Earl Steinman. Michael Stein - who had spent the summer with them returned home. Mr. and Mrs. B. Struyke and family, Byron, have taken up residence in the former Klumpp house. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Miller and boys were Sgt. and Mrs. Tom Miller, Danny and Carolyn, Trenton; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schenk, Karen and Johnathon, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Green and Jodi, Huron Park; and Mrs. Rosaleen Schenk. Mrs. Glen Rader returned hone from St. Joseph's hospit- al, London. Rev. Earl Steinman, Helen Nadiger, Mrs. Albert Miller, and Mrs. Martha Miller motored to Kitchener Sunday evening to St. Paul's Parish Hall where Dr. J.A.O. Preus, president of Missouri Synod spoke on Synodical Affairs. MRS. FRANCIS LAFOND Mrs. Francis LaFond, the former Myrtle Anderson, 76, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, Sarnia, August 31. She was the wife of the late Francis LaFond, formerly of Grand Bend. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Archie Guthrie (Jean); stepchildren, Mrs. Don Carr (Lola); Mrs. Don Grant (Norma), Sarnia; Miss Phylis Saunders, Toronto; Leonard LaFond, Sarnia; Sher- wood LaFond, Rossland, B.C.; twenty-nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one' sister, Mrs. Roy Langrell, Dresden; two brothers, Harold Anderson, Rockwood Mich., Lyle Ander- son, Oil Springs. The funeral was held from Stewart's Funeral Home, Sarnia, September 2. A family trio, Koby, Bert and Tom Amning sang several numbers at the Clinton Christ- ian Reform Song service on Sunday evening. Mr. Arie Van Derende led the service with Chris Geutter as pianist. Debbie and Cheryl Flynn entertained the residents with a step dance at Monday after- noons get together. Marie Flynn accompanied the Huronview orchestra for the old tyme music session and led the sing song along with volunteers, Gladys, Dale and Donna Flynn. The McQuaid family, of Seaforth provided the variety program for Thursday Family Night. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred McQuaid, Mary Catherine, Norman, Bernard, Alaynis, Paul, Anne Marie and Madonna who appeared on the Big Al show last. Sunday play old time fav- ourites and western music on a variety of instruments. Mary Catherine and Anne Marie were not able to be on Thursday show owing to illness and were repl- aced by Mary Arm Segerean as announcer and Verne Sawyer step dancer. Wilson Hawkins, a friend of the family thanked the entertainers on behalf of the residents. Several families of the resi- dents took advantage of the fine weather last week and had a picnic with their relatives at the lawn tables. 0 About People You Kw.., Visitors at the home of Mrs. Seleda Steckle were Miss Linda Witmer and Judy Brenneman, of Manheim, Pa., and Mach- icachiba, of Japan, all students at Eastern Mennonite College. 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