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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1980-12-24, Page 540 years ago Mr. Henry Eilber and son, H.K. Eilber, of. Crediton, attended the Hay Fire Insurance meeting here on Saturday. Mr. George -Douglas and Mr. William . Beaver, • of 'Hensall, called in the village last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Manson, of Blake, spent a few days with friends at Brucefeld and Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Druar visited relatives and friends, at St. Clements, and Waterloo, during the peat week. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Consitt and Mr. and Mrs. Fairbairn of Tuckersmith, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Zaphe. Miss Alice Schroeder, of Dashwood, is in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, where she underwent a seriou operation. Mr. F.L. Preeter is at tending the U.F.O. con vention in Toronto, thi week. McCormick factory, at London, last week. Reeve and Mrs. William H. Haugh and daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. Urban Pfile, of the 14th concession,spent a day in London last week. 25 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Clarence ;Schede and family motored to London Sunday last to 'visit with their daughter Elaine, who is a patient in St. .Joseph's Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Rader, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rader, and W.H. Brokenshire at- tended the funeral of Mrs. Leonard A. Birk, nee Ida Routledge, held in Guelph last Friday. Those of us who remember the Canadian winters of 40 and 50 years ago, are reminded of the past week's weather with piles of snow s and the mercury around the zero mark. Only in those _ days there were no plows to _ hoist the snow over in the fields and clear the way for traffic. The members of the Catholic . Women's League enjoyed a very fine and informative lecture given by Dr. St. Pierre, at the Town Hall, on Monday evening, December 12. Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Koehler of Detroit, enjoyed several days over the weekend at the home of the former's sister and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. Gideon Koehler and other relatives and friends. 50 years ago Dr. and Mrs. H.H. Cowen and daughter Marion and Miss Pearl Wurtz, were Sunday visitors with the doctor's parents at Fergus Next Monday, December 15, is the date of the last official sitting of the Hay Council for the year 1930,and also the last date in which the ratepayers of the township have to pay their taxes, that is if they wish to pay them at par, but after the 15th a four per cent penalty will be added. Albert Smith, J. L'oding, Gordon and Howard Levit, oef Cresswell, Michigan, were visiting with the former's relatives, Mr. and Mrs. William O'Brien, a few days last week. W. Henry Pfile, Hensel', who recently secured a peice of land from Dr. Moir, has purchased the Kippen hall and will move it down on his land. Harry Hoffman is at- tending a telephone plant school in Toronto this week. 35 years ago Miss Pearl Wurtz has returned to her home after spending a week at the home of her sister, Dr. and Mrs. H.H. Cowan, of Exeter. Miss Mildred Haberer, R.N., of London was a weekend visitor at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Haberer. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Willert, of Hamilton, are spending some time at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hess. Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Stelck, of Bradford, recently spent a week at the home of Mr. sind Mrs. Gordon Johnston and Sadie, and also called on other Johnston families while in Northern Ontario. Mrs. William Hay and children attended the visit of Santa Claus, at the Christmas is for giving By Wayne W. Scotchmer Grade 4 Hansa II P.S. Christmas is for giving to others To sisters and to brothers To all those who are needy But not to the greedy. Christmas is for loving all When we hear the chur- chbells call Christmas is a time of joy When we remember The Baby Boy. The night before By Billy Stebbins Grade 4 Hense I I P.S. It was the night before Christmas. All through the house not even a was stirring. Mr. Triebner woke up and heard the sleigh bells ringing and a sound saying giggy up. Then he woke up his children and his wife and went downstairs and hid behing a chair. Down the chimney came Santa Claus all covered with soot. He put a little lamb in one of the stockings and went up the chimney going ho -ho and merry Christmas. He was gone again for one year. 1 Mtaeellasseosss;; Rsssublisigs Continued from page 4 care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there." Any idea who penned these immortal words? How about Longfellow or Francis Scott ,Key or Lord Alfred Tennyson? ` Try again, and if you said Clement Clarke Moore give yourself two pats on the back. According to Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, eleventh edition, Moore (1779-1863) penned these words in A Visit From St. Nicholas which was publish- ed in December of 1823. There's one you can try on your Christmas trivia buffs. Four hurt in area collisons Four area residents sustained minor injuries and damage amounted to $7,700 in the four accidents in- vestigated by the Exeter OPP this week. Four of the injuries resulted from a collision last Monday when a vehicle driven by Robert DeKoker, Exeter, went into the ditch on concession 18-19 of Stephen Township. DeKoker, as well as three passengers, Debbie Jeffery, R.R. 2, Zurich, Paul Cooper, Exeter, and Julie Pergel, R.R. 2, Zurich, sustained minor injuries. • Constable Bob Whiteford investigated and set damage at $600. There were two accidents, Saturday, the first involving vehicles operated by Margaret Cook, Centralia, and Linda Waters, R.R. 5, Parkhill. They collided on Huron County Road 21 when the Waters vehicle was tur- ning onto the County Road from Algonquin Drive In puron Park and collided CHRISTMAS NEAR By I$ather M. Tinny Grade 4 Minoan P.S. Christmas is coming, The snow is falling all white and fluffy. The ploughed fields and green grass are no longer bare. Children. are sliding over the hills with red rosy cheeks, and the season is oh so cold. The children are decorating the tree with gold trim. Night is drawing dim. Santa is coming with his reindeer and calling "Merry Christmas everybody!" "Have a happy holiday ! " May your Christmas stocking be filled with all your favorite things... including our thanks. Village Ceramics and Gifts 234-6317 g Main Street Crediton .«a with the front end of the Cook vehicle. Damage was estimated at $1,000 by Constable Don Mason. The other collision in- volved a vehicle driven by Bevan Shapton, R.R. 1, Ex- eter. It struck a hydro pole on concession 2-3 of Stephen. Damage was set at ;2,100 by Constable Jack Straughan. • The final collision was reported on Sunday and in- volved vehicles operated by David Bogart and Henry Camus, both of Exeter. The - Bogart vehicle was not damaged but the Camus vehicle sustained ;4,000 damage when it struck a tree. Camus was treated for in- juries at South Huron Hospital and released. Constable Wally Tomasik investigated. Citizens News, December 24, 1980 Pogo 5 PEACE •x� •• •.w.:07, , �. • .1' .• .Kay every joy and blessing of this holy season come to you and your loved ones, bringing peace and happiness ... making hearts and spirits bright. Merry Christmas! From The Ferguson Family Kathy and Rob Ferguson's Apiaries R.R. 2, Hensall 236-4979 0.18 0:80:8 Book now for a Gala. New Year's Eve at the Benmiller Inn Dine: Our chef has selected a seven course gourmet menu which includes Anchovies. Chicken Consomme, Smoked Salmon. with Caviar or Lobster Cocktail. Raspberry Ice. a main course of Beef Wellington or Pheasant Alcantara with Paris Breast and Petit fours for dessert. Coffee or Tea. Settings start at 8:00 p.m. Dance: The Walter-'nc Trio will provide dancing and entertainment. Price in^lodes a full assortment of party favors. I)anciiig from 8:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Advance reservation required. o• • :60.00 per person excluding tax and gratuity. D For Reserva tions call the Benmiller Inn... 524-2191