Barrie Historical Newspaper Archive

Barrie Examiner, 25 Nov 1976, p. 17

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recess we New Fellowship hall By MARGARET STOLTZ ALLISTON Dedication of the new Fellowship Hall followed the morning service Johns the former Church sheds He referred to renovations and other struc tural chan es through the dedicated at Alliston relatives from Owen Sound Toronto Keswick Burlington Guelph Pinkerton Barrie Minising An Thornton and Will present Shaw drama MIDLAND The Huronia Players of Midland open their 197677 season with salute to the United States BiCen tennial They will resent the rous ing drama Devils Disci ple by George Bernard Show on Friday and Saturday Nov and director In 1973 she was awarded Best Directors Award for her direction of The Crucible for Huronia Players in Central Ontario competi tion For three years she has acted with the Huron County Playhouse and has assisted in their apprenticeship training program Costumes are on loan from the Shaw Festival at Niagara The Barrie Examiner Thursday November 25 1976 17 ontheLake the same as used in their production of the same play Helen Redman is ward robe mistress Theres more to on AMC The sporty I977 AMC GREMLIN at St Johns United Church on years inc udin the new The bri and yoom of 40 Sunday with the congregation Christian Education Buildin ygirs were the recipients of 26 am Deffmbgri of the Vm Millnder gathered on the lawn and par erected in 1955 at cost many lovely gifts including Set In le for in ticipating in the brief service $120000 debt the uni ue plaque from the family American strusg conducted by the minister congregation had met in eight conctlaining 40 silver dollars dfwgdfggevglll 03333 pg RevJames Shilton years and the planning before Refreshments concluded Pe °m igthe ife and geath After the unveiling of the this second stage of the happ evening of visitation an emer mg nation comer Stone donated by I1 program was begun and com and ancing him and cofirage make Now starting at lhompson Gaye Irwm pleted GOLDEN AGECLUB The Devi Disciple one of $3349plusdealerprep representing the builders and DemolitionoftheoldSunday Remembrance was the Shaws most memorable Jerry Smith custodian of the School Hall and kitchen was theme of the opening worShIP plays cerainnemsmuslmted are on tr Church opened the doors and necessary for the lovely new service conducted by Rev The production is in the ex key presentation ceremony building with hallways con Lawlor at the November ca able hands of Joan Hanna followed necting to the Church and the meeting of the Golden we lknown both as an actress Rev George James chair man of Simcoe Presbytery ac cepted the keys from Mr Irwin and led in the Dedication Local church officials assisting were Mrs Myrna Marshall Mrs Jean Gradwell Mrs Kaye Thomas and Ellis At the reception which followed the following brought greetings Mayor Oakla Gray George McCague MPP Rev James of Stroud Chairman of Simcoe Presbytery Rev Presley representing the Alliston and District Ministerial Association and Gordon McCracken Knox Presbyterian Church During the worship service the choir under the direction of Ken Inkster rendered an thems Mr Shilton speaking on the theme The Glory of This House referred to the building of the Church in 1872 at cost of $6512 As the Wesleyan Methodist it was then described as the largest Church in Simcoe County 64 long and 44 wide The minister mentioned how the church had escaped the fire of 1891 due to change in direc tion of the wind as was the Christian Education wing at cost of $130000 The new facilities will provide adequate ac commodation for wedding receptions banquets as well as functions of all organizations within the chur ch and available for regular meetings of senior citizens The congregation had an op portUnity to admire the new Fellowship Hall when the board of stewards served delicious roast beef dinner to over 200 Following the dinner the commitment lan coaching staff explain the program in progress at St Johns whic is aimed to strengthen the entire structure of the local con regation and implement goes that have been put forth by all de art ments within the Churc as well as from individual mem bers 40TH ANNIVERSARY The family of Mr and Mrs John Robson Dufferin St presently surprised their parents recently when some 200 relatives and friends gathered at the Legion Hall to be them celebrate their 40th ding anniversary Married Club held in the Arena ha Mrs Carmel Lynch reported on the conference at Georgian College and president Harold Pearson accepted nominations to fill vacancies for the 77 executive letter of appreciation will go to Alliston Council for ac tion taken concerning bicycle riding on sidewalks and nine new members joined the club Almost $265 was raised from sale of baking crafts and penny sale table and the social committee was in charge of tea table to serve an estimated 175 senior citizens whoattended Bus trips are booked to at tend the presentation of The Living Christmas Tree at Peoples Church in Toronto December 12th and 19th KINSMENS CLUB The local Kinsmens Club was host to the fall interclub dinner and dance for this zone which includes Beaverton to Orangeville Uxbridge to the south and Barrie north About 100 visitors attended the event held at the Alliston arena on Saturday evening and the deputygovernor for this Zone Harris of Barrie presided case last January when fire at the Presbyterian manse in Representing the district ex com letely destroyed the Ivy on November 14 1936 by ecutive was At Mason of bull ing to the rear of St the late Rev Robertson John Oshawa andthe formerJessieBrennan The program included WMS active at Goldwater By SHIRLEY JENNETT COLDWATERSt An drews Evening Auxiliary met at the Coldwater home of Margaret Bidmead for the November meeting President Kathleen Galbraith chaired the meeting and the minutes were read by Lula Martin in the absence of secretary Marg Cumming Session of the study en titled The Women at the Well was prepared by Myrna Mclndoo and parts were read by all members present with discussion following Scripture John 730 was read by Margaret Bidmead and Olive Wylie The Missionary Society will pack bags of Christmas treats for Camp Hillsdale Christmas cards are to be sent to Mrs Loreen Leatherdale of Mon treal and Miss Irene Quick missionary in South Africa as well as others donation was received from Mrs Mildred Schandlen of Orillia and good profit was realized from the sale of Cook Books The Presbyterian Church calendar is now available from Kathleen Galbraith BOMBARDIER JOIN THE moteski snowmobiles BARRIE MOTOCROSS CENTRE 389 Bayfiold St of Grandvlow took up residence on farm on the 7th concession of Essa Township and for short time after serving in the Canadian Army lived in Meaford but the couple have been residents of Alliston for the past 29 years Among those at family din ner at the Dominion Hotel earlier in the evening were their five sons and three daughters Donald of Kapuskasing Harvey Port Credit Gerald and James Alliston Eric of Lisle and Muriel Mrs Don Wardell of Guelph Caroline Mrs Ron Crocker Lisle and Jean Mrs Don Hood Alliston Mr and Mrs Robson have 14 grand children and one great grandson Guests included triends and Barrie MotoCross Centre GRAND OPENING Saturday Nov 27 I976 BARRIE MOTOCROSS CENTRE 389 BayfieldSt North of Grandview Come on up and DEAL with DALLIMORE on new Bombardier MotoSki Snowmobile Try one of our sleds this Saturday Youll be as impressed as we are OPENING SPECIAL 3an ija llOMUUlnll ll Valley Sports of Horseshoe Ar HURSESHDE VALLEY TL PHONE presentation of efficiency awards and receiving recognition was Peter Cochrane Allistons President Don Bertrand of Alliston last years deputy governor was honored by all the clubs joining together to purchase plaque in recognition of his services in being instrumental in organizmg three new Clubs durin his term only Zone in Cana to have that record and only the second time in recent istory of Kinsmens clubs Rosemont ladies provided the dinner and dancing was to Dale Hunters Orchestra Wives of Club members were also invited to this special gathering 20 Off PreSeason Clearance Sale Open Saturdays Sundays Only 95 Until Ski Season FRANKS RETURNS CHICAGO AP In shakeup that cost manager Jim Marshall his job Chicago Cubs brought back two former em plo ees WednesdayBob Ken as director of operations and Herman Franks who at age 63 becomes the oldest man ager in baseballs major leagues Franks manager of San Francisco Giants from 1965 to 1968 was Cub coach under Leo Durocher in 1970 But the onetime catcher and coach with the old New York Giants has not been active in baseball since residing at his Salt Lake City home $250 rebate on all new I976 I977 PACER SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS Must be ordered by Doc VI MARSH ARCHE I0 I976 to qualify I67 Bradford St Barrie NOW TWO big $250 specials from AMC the small car specialist Right now you can get $250 rebate when you take delivery of any new 1976 or 1977 AMC Pacer Make your best deal with your AMC Dealer and after delivery American Motors will send you $250 rebate Or if you like you can The Manufacturers suggested retail price of 1977 AMC Gremlin has been reduced by $250 Gremlins list price is now $3349 but Dealers may sell for less 5250 ZFVV Certain items illustrated optional at extra cost rice reduction on every new I977AMC Gremlin train Backed by the exclusive AMC BUYER PROTECTION PLAN II Eull year24000 mile warranty on engine and drive Eull yearI2000 mile warranty on all other parts of the car except tires MOTORS ltd 72617 $250 cash rebate on every new AMC Pacer and PacerWagon arrange to apply the $250 to your down payment This rebate offer is good on all AMC Pacers and Pacer Wagons delivered from Dealer stock by January 10th 1977 or ordered by Dece 1976 Fleet sales excluded are not included Certain items Illustrated ODUQIIJI at extra mu MINCE 89¢ With these two $250 specials plus AMCs exclusive Buyer Protection Plan II mber 170th Shipping charges Dealer Prep provincial taxes gasoline and other 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