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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1966-02-10, Page 6PAGE SIX 50 Yeas Ago FEBRUARY, 1916 Mr. Rudy Schwartzentruber has rented his farm on the Bronson Line to his son-in-law, Mr. Solomon Beechler. Mr and Mrs. Henry Datars have moved into their new resi- dence in town. May they live long to enjoy its comforts. Hogs are a paying investment at the present high prices. Mr. Sol Gingerich, of the Goshen Line south, delivered 27 o£ them at the Hensel]. station Iast week which weighed 5820 lbs. The price paid was $9.35, so Mr. Gingerich realized the handsome sum of $544.17 for his load. Mr, John Erb, of the Bronson Line, has purchased the fine 100 -acre farm of Mr. Edward Boyes, of the Bronson Line in Stanley Township, for $7,000, possession to he given about the first of March. Mr. Boyes h a s purchased the Moodie farm on the London road, south of Brucefield. 40 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1926 Workmen are busy filling the local ice houses. Mr. Edmund Bedard has re- turned home, after spending two years at St. Jerome's Col- lege. Mr. Harry G. Hess, who has been working as an electrician this past week in Brodhagen, has returned home. The businessmen of Zurich presented Mr. A Melick with a fine address and a club bag. Mr. Melick and family are leav- ing this week for Pigeon, Mich. Mr. John Baker is attending the big Percheron horse sale at London this week, 25 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1941 Mr. and Mrs. Elzar Mousseau The Best Week TO ADVERTISE is Every Week 1 -OF - YEARS GONE - BY and daughter Marylyn, of Kip - pen, visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. William Davidson. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ellber, of Crediton, were in town on Monday, the former attending the fire insurance meeting, while the latter visited with her daughter, Mrs. Ward Fritz. Mr. Menne Oesch and Mrs. Norman Gascho and family mo- tored to Byron on Sunday af- ternoon. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Mary Stephan is not so well and has been taken to London for treatment. Her daughter, Mrs. Len Wagner, accompanied her. 15 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1951 Barry Bloch, aged three, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bloch, had a painful experience while jumping off a piano stool. Barry fell on his right arm, fracturing it in two places be- tween the wrist and the elbow. Mrs. Allan Fraser, Exeter, and Mrs. Victor Dinnin, Zurich, motored to Detroit over the week -end to visit the former's sister, Mrs. and Mrs. Morley Witmer. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Ed Deters, a patient in Victoria Hospital, is pro- gressing nicely. Mr. Earl YungbIut has re- turned home from Victoria Hospital, London, after being treated for a shoulder injury received in playing hockey re- cently. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. 10 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1956 Miss Mary Louise Fritz has accepted a position with the Prudential Life Insurance Co, of Toronto. We wish her every success. Mrs. E. G. Krueger has re- turned from an enjoyable visit at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Krueger, of In- diana. She is now staying at the home of her sister, Mrs. A. E. Ings, at Varna, for some time. Mr and Mrs. Exias Charrette, of Detroit, called on relatives and friends in this vicinity over the week -end. sersacsaciassxmor Attention armers CONCRETE SILOS 1966 wit! be a big year in construction. Farmers inter- ested in building a Silo 14 feet in diameter, should con- tact us immediately. The average farmer has three to four silos on his farm —how about you? Do you need another silo? CALL WES HUGILL, ZURICH DIAL 236-4928 MR. AND MRS. I. H. CUSTOMER AND ALL THE KIDS Coine To Our... PANCAKE OPEN HOUSE LET US SHOW OUR APPRECIATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS All You Can Eat Movies All Day See the Latest In Farm Equipment V. L. BECKER & SON DASIHLWOOD PLACE — AT OUR SHOWROOM Wednesday, February 16 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS PRETTY PAT HERVEY — The songs of pretty Pat Hervey are a feature of The Tommy Hunter Show, seen each Friday on the CBC -TV network, Also appearing on the show are the popular country and western trio the Rhythm Pals, lively fiddler Al Cherney and of course the host Tommy Hunter. News of Varna District The February meeting of the UCW was held last Thursday evening in the church with 35 ladies in attendance. The presi- dent, Mrs. Mervin Hayter, opened the meeting with pray- er. Group one had charge of devotions with Mrs. Tom Con- sitt leading. Mrs. William Tay- lor read the Scripture and Mrs. Louis Taylor gave the medi- tation. Mrs. Fred McClymont spoke on "What is stewardship". Mrs. Robert Taylor read a Valentine poem, also one entitled, "Are you an active member of the UCW or do you just belong". The Bible study was led by Mrs. J. Postill. - The president then took charge of the business period. Mrs. Robert Webster took up the offering with Mrs. E. Mc- Clinchey giving the offertory prayer The ladies were re- minded of the world day of prayer, which will be held in Goshen United Church, on Feb- ruary 25. There were 48 visits made during the past month to sick and shut-ins. The past president, Mrs. Robert Taylor, was asked to come forward. Mrs, Gordon Hill read an ad- dress and Mrs. Percy Johnston presented her with two beauti- ful pieces of blue mountain pot- tery in recognition of her serv- ices during the past two years. Two life membership pins and certificates were then pre- sented to Mrs. Percy Johnston and Mrs. Fred McClymont. ST. JOSEPH and DRYSDALE FRED OUCH ARME Correanendenti Visitors at the home of yours truly and Mrs. Ducharme over the week -end were from De- troit: Mr. and Mrs. Tyrus Stans- berry; from Windsor, Mr. Cyril Ducharme, from Stoney Point, Sister M. St. Denis; from Chat- ham, Sister Pricilla Therese; from Zurich, Mrs. Theresa Hart- man and son Robert; from the Goshen Line south, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hartman; from Dashwood, Mr. Leo P. Du- charme, 'and from the Blue - water south, Mr. and Mrs. Avila Ducharme. The object of this gathering was the near date of both Mr. and Mrs Ducharmes' birthday anniversary. Others from the near -by called to offer their best wish- es. The event was an enjoy- able one with the Ducharmes. In a large family, where each one has a little story or joke to pass on, which was very much in accordance with the occasion. The elderly Du- charmes have the distinction of being the longest married cou- ple in the parish and as well, among the oldest. Considering age, both are well and possess- ing the necessary faculties to get around. The Ducharmes received many gifts and good wishes. The occasion was Mr. Du- charme's 88th birthday, while his wife is six years younger. Each year adds one more. How many more? Only God knows. However, they are grateful for the many past ones Mr. and Mrs. Noel Laporte, of the Drysdale district, in company with Mrs. Adeline Denomme, motored to London on Friday last, where they spent a long week -end visiting their children and friends. Mrs. Robert Taylor reading the address and Mrs Lee McConnell and Mrs. John Ostrom made the presentation. Hockey Action The weekly hockey game played in the rink last Satur- day morning between Varna and Goshen boys was won by the Goshen team. A skating carnival and broom ball game will be held in the rink on Friday evening of this week, February 11. Lunch will be served in the Orange Hall with proceeds to go to main- taining the rink. THURSDAY', FEBRUARY 10, 1966 They returned to their homes the early part of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Ducharme, of the Bluewater north, were Sunday evening last visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bedard of this highway. Further Comments Those early settlers, even though they were minus of learning or schooling in their tender years, nevertheless pos- sessed great talent and we can only come to one conclusion that they were with in them- selves educated, That, perhaps, was a divine gift given to them to help in the midst of what they had to go through. They accepted all, even the most crucial trials. They had no one to go to for counsel or courage as to the next step to take so they could exist in the wilds of that epoch. ground. That they could and would (To be continued) bring up their children, in the fear of God, they could not send them to school for there were no schools. Many of the pioneer children had never entered a school or any teaching centre, When they first arrived in this wilderness,they had to make plans to establish their s't.tlenrent. They had to make plans to store away food from one season to another.. 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