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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1981-08-20, Page 2Page 2 Citizens News August 20, 1911 Area barn lost in fire, brides feted at showers Congratulations to Chris and Gary Eagleson of Zurich on the arrival of their first child, a baby boy. born on Sunday, August 16 at St. Joseph hospital. He is the first little grandchild for Fred and Audrey Haberer and 4th for Harvey and Shirley Eagleson of Greenway. Uncle George and Aunt Rosalie Harvey of Redford Zurich Caramel Sweeisey Michigan are presently en- joying a weeks holiday at their cottage here at the lake. Unexpected company for the day was had by Harold and Doreen Dietrich last Tuesday when the latter's brother, Lenard Sopha of Eglin Illinois along with grandson Jeff and his girlfriend from Florida were dinner guests. Also a sister: Veronica Hartman of Goderich joined the rest. David and Maire Gelinas and three sons enjoyed a holiday last week at a friends cottage north of St. Joseph's. A nice time was had on Saturday by those who helped Joe Kenda Jr. and his sister Helenia Kenda of Lon- don celebrate their birthday's which were only two days apart (the 12th and 14th). A barbeque was held at Joe and Marilyn's home in town. A lovely bridal shower was had for Rose -Mary Meidinger on Sunday at St. Boniface school gym. She received several beautiful and useful gifts which she thanked everyone present for, and all enjoyed a nice lunch. Hose -Mary is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Meidinger and fiance of Gerard Ducharme. Misfortune was had again by Wayne and Sharon Overholt RR 2 Zurich. when their barn caught on fire and was destroyed early Sunday morning around 4:00 a.m.. killing nearly 500 pigs. We all feel sorry for the family and with them well in the future. Congratulations to Claire and Margaret Deichert RR 1 Zurich, on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniver- sary which they celebrated on Saturday at the communi- ty centre with a dinner and dance for friends. relatives and neighbours (the actual date is on Tuesday. August 25th) . Guests came from such places as, Calgary. Sud- bury,- Peterborough. Toron- to, Kitchener and Zurich area. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Greb accompanied by Dorothy Breakey and Margaret Kalbfleisch spent an en- joyable day, last Wednesday going for a drive to Elora viewing the gorge there then on to Elmira. Stopping into visit with Mrs. Nancy Schwartz in Milverton on the way home. She's formerly of Hillsgreen. Jim, Susan Wildfong and family and Mary and Terri Farquar spent a day last week in Toronto going to Welcome To The Zurich Bean Festival Oesch Shoe Store Notes Rowers IT'S BEAN TIME IN ZURICH! Welcome To The 16th Annual ZURICH BEAN FESTIVAL Best wishes from The staff of Norm's Plumbing and Electric Zurich, Ontario PHONE 236-4182 Canada's wonderland. All the children from the playground went by bus on Monday to the African Lion Safari in Rockton, as this is their last week and special outing for the summer. They were also accompanied by a few parents, A bridal shower was held at the home of Sandy Stephen on Saturday in honor of her niece. Shelly Stephen of London who is getting married in September. Aunts, uncles and cousins from town attended the wed- ding of Ron Gelinas and Sharon Stevens in London on Saturday and reception held at the Sunningdale Country Club. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gelinas of London. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Overholt and family spent from Thursday to Sunday in Collingwoodand Tobermory. -Mr. and Mrs. Milfred Overholt of St. Marys are presently spending two weeks in town doing some remolding in the home they purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Haberer on Cen- tre St. Wayne Clausius has returned to his home in Halifax, Nova Scotia after visiting with his children Craig and Marc Clausius, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Clausius, his sisters Mr. and Mrs. Pat O'Rourke RR 3, Dashwood and other relatives in and around Zurich. Mr .and Mrs. Jim Willis and children Chris, Jenny, and Brent have returned to their home in Hubbard, Nova Scotia after visiting with barb's parents Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Clausius and her sister Gwen and Pat O'Rourke RR 3 Dashwood and other relatives around Zurich. They also visited with Jim's mother, Mrs. Willis in Goderich. Bern and John Denomme and Lee and Rose Regier spent from Wednesday to Saturday visiting' with cousins in Ottawa. Julie Debus, Josie Dietrich, Tilly Rau, Joyce Hoggarth and Veronica Meidinger and Juliette Denomme all spent an in- spiring weekend at a retreat in Oxley at Holy Family retreat house. . Joanne Bridle, Beth Sweeney, Cathy Overholt, Pattie Hartman and Leader, Sue Hartman are spending this week at Girl Guide Camp Keewaydin, .past Goderich, which I'm sure they will find very in- teresting and fun. Mr. and Mrs.: Karl Regier and family returned home on Sunday after an enjoyable months vacation of travelling. They went as far as Vancouver and Jasper Alberta to Drumheller in the badlands, and saw the Okanagan valley. Also drove up the Kootenay Path which is over 6,000 feet high in the mountains which they thought was very breath taking G ood Luck to Miss Denise Rau daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Paul Rau who will be leaving for Edmonton on Monday August 24, where she will be living and working Farewell to Ed and Donna Lesperance and family who moved recently to Hills Green and have taken over the store there. Dorothy -Finkbeiner and niece Sandra Aubin of Belmore and Jean and Clayton Mizen and kids of Goderich along with Annie Finkbeiner were dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Finkbeiner at their trailer near Bayfield last Tuesday. Ron and Sandra Dickert and friends Larry and Corrie Moir of Hensall spent last week camping in tents at Algonquin Park, Collingwood and at St. Peter's Lake. Ladies of St. Boniface C.W.L. held their August meeting on Tuesday night to make final plans for the pie - booth at the Bean festival on Saturday. Also arrangements to hold a deanery meeting here on September 30, for several other parishes in our Diocese. Cathy Merner, Kerri-Lynn Deitz, Heather Westlake and Debbie Bedard are presently attending a two week summer skating school course at the Ilderton, London club. Last week Sonya Shantz went. See you atthe Bean Festival DOUGERBFUELS • 236-4555 Zurich Your ter1ing fuels A Division of U Wwnal Canada Inc. Agent We'll be looking forward to seeing you at the Zurich Bean Festival. Come & visit Tower House in historic St. Joseph on Hwy. 21 on No. 84. Sea Our Soloction of Canadian Handicrafts: Pottery, Jewellery, Glass, Pine Wall Pieces, Silk & Dried Flower Arrangements, Many Unusual Miniatures, Brasses, Stain Glass, Wicker Pieces, etc. Our best wishes to the hard working Bean Festival committee. May you have another great success. The Bickertons CONGRATULATIONS To The Zurich Bean Festival Committee For The ZURICH BEAN o We extend our best wishes for the success of this annual event. 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