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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1966-12-15, Page 1to uirich Man Operates Museum "Tiny's Little Museum" is the name above the door on the garage at the home of Harold Thiel, Main Street, Zurich. And the name quite truthfully ex- plains what is inside. For a number of years Mr, Thiel has been collecting an - HAND WASHER—This old-fashioned washing ma- chine is a bit different than the new automatic models which are now on sale. Mr. Thiel has several models like this among his collection. OLD-TIMER —An old-fashioned baby buggy is one of the many items which can be seen in the museum of Mr. Thiel. He estimates the buggy to be over 85 years old. 115 YEARS OLD—This accordion, which still produces a favorable tune, is 115 years old, according to Mr. Thiel. He enjoys playing a tune on the instrument. ticjue and souvenir items from people in the area, and now has aa unique display of over 750 articles, many of which are well over 100 years old. Among the items on display is an old accordion, which still plays, and is supposed to be over 115 years old. Other in- teresting items include old band instruments, baby buggies, wash- ing machines, lamps, dishes and just about anything imaginable. The sign above the door also tells the visitors there is no admission charge to conte in and see. Any persons who are interested in viewing old-time articles could well spend a few hours looking around the col- lection. While Mr. Thiel is not plan- ning on making a business of the museum at the present time, there is a possibility that some time in the future he may open a full-scale operation. He said. "most of the articles have been loaned or donated to the pro- ject, and so I don't feel justified to charge anyone admission to look at them." Mr. Thiel first started the museum in one section of his garage, and before long he had to build an addition. Now it has grown to the point where he no longer has a garage — the entire building has been taken over by his collection. No. 5e—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1966 7 CENTS PER COPY IN SERIOUS CONDITION—The driver of this car, Ken Fischer, RR 3, Exeter, is in serious condition at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, after the vehicle was bit by a Guenther -Tuckey transport on Highway 83, east of Exeter, •on Tuesday morning. The truck was travelling east on the highway and the car was proceeding out onto the highway from a township road. OPP constable D. Lamont and Corporal C. J. Mitchell are shown here as they check details following the crash. NEW TYPE OF TRANSPORTATION Resident of the area have been seeing a new method of transportation during the past few weeks. The Ski-doos are becoming a favorite vehicle for many, and they will travel through banks of snow, or over top of mud- dy ground. Shown here with a couple of the sports models are Neil Walker, left, and Bob Forrester, right, Mrs. Alma Haberer returned home Saturday after spending a few days in London with her daughters and their families. Miss Inez Yungblut is spend- ing this week in London at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Yungblut. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Strome, of London, were week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wes Hugill. Dashwood Group Hold Family Nite The December meeting of Dashwood WI was family night. The standing committe conven- ors, Mrs. Leonard Schenk, Mrs: Emil Becker, Mrs, Milford Mern. er and Mrs. Valentine Becker were in charge of a ,pot -luck supper. The directors, Mrs, Hugh Boyle, Mrs, Ralph Weber md Mrs. Emil Becker were in charge of the program. A skit and sing -song preceded bunco. Winners at bunco were: boys, Becker; girls, Margaret Merner; men, Hugh. Boyle; ladies, 111'rs. Stuart Wolfe. Zurich Veen To Elect I)ne %°pan For Council Position Voters in the village of Zur- ich will go to the polls on Mon- day, December 19, to choose one of two men to fill the va- cant spot on the municipal council for the coming year. The candidates are Leonard Bates, manager of the liquor store in Zurich, and Herb Turk- heim, publisher of the Citizens News. Both were nominated last Friday night. Mr. Turkheim qualified Fri- day night, immediately after the nomination meeting, while Mr. Bates, who was not at the nomi- nation, qualified some time on Saturday. Only about a dozen ratepayers attended the meet- ing. The polling booths will be at the Zurich Community Centre, and will be open from nine o'clock in the morning until six o'clock at night. n OUR APOLOGIES Our apologies go out this week to our subscribers for the small amount of news carried in this issue. Due to last-min- ute rush for available space for advertising purposes, we found it necessary to omit a large number of interesting news items. We will, however, try to carry alt these items in the next week's edition. Hensall Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Meet Officers For Coming Year At the Christmas meeting of Hensall Legion Ladies' Auxili- ary, held in the Legion Hall, Tuesday evening, the following slate' of officers were elected for 1967: President, Mrs. Harold Camp- bell; first vice-president, Mrs. Garnet Allan; second vice-presi- dent, Mrs. Ronald Vanstone; secretary, Mrs. W. H. Bell; treasurer, Mrs. Grant Bisback; executive, Mrs. Mary Taylor, Mrs. John Skea, Mrs. Gordon Munn, Mrs. Byran Kyle, Mrs. E. Davis. Sergeant at arms, Mrs. Harry Horton; assistant, Mrs. Garnet Allan; pianist, Mrs. Ed Munn; sports committee, Mrs. William Smale, Mrs. Clarence Reid. Past president Mrs. Roy Smale conducted the electiion. Ten dollars was voted to the annual Christmas party, spon- sored by the businessmen. Dis- cussion was held regarding a donation for centennial decor- ations for the village. Plans were finalized for the EUB Group Will Present Program The annual Christmas pro- gram of the church school of Emmanuel congregation in Zur- ich will be held at 7:30 p.m. this Sunday night, December 18. Milton Oesch is superin- tendent and Wayne Horner is assistant. The official greeting will be presented by the class of Mrs. Elwood Trumner. Special parts of the program will be given by the classes of Carol Gascho, Mrs. George Bullock, Mrs. Earl Horner, Mrs. Peter Gingerich and Mrs. Delbert Geiger. The church school choir will sing. The senior choir will present a special Christmas anthem, and support the cast with inter - episode numbers. A feature of the program is an original dramaette written by the pas- tor, the Rev. Shatto, and pub- lished in the December 4 issue of "Builders", the international youth magazine of the EUB Church. It is entitled "UNO" and demonstrates the unity be- tween the olcl and new order in the economy of God. Mrs. Allan Gascho is director of the playlette. Members of the cast are: Eldon Bullock, Paula Siebert, Donald Oesch, David Siebert, Carol Gascho and Sharon Jacobe. The dramatic presentation is being presented in various parts of United States and Canada this season, and will be read by several thousand persons who subscribe to ":Builders". annual children's party, Sun- day, December 18, and plans for the centennial ball New Year's Eve were discussed. Christmas boxes will be sent to. shut-in members. Mrs, Davis won the mystery prize; Mrs. Horton guessing prize, and Mrs. Roy Smale the attendance prize. Bingo was played and gifts exchanged among the members. The hall was lovely, decorated in Christ- mas motif. RECOVERING FROM INJURIES Miss Cheryl Stade, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stade, Zurich, is resting comfortably at her home in Zurich, follow- ing an unfortunate accident in London on Saturday, when her and a friend, Miss Bonnie Banko, of London, were struck by a motorist as they were walking on the street. The two girls were both rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital for emergency treatment. When it was revealed Cheryl had suf- fered no broken bones, she was released in the care of her par- ents. She suffered severe head injuries and othr internal dam- age. A BIT RELUCTANT—Santa Claus paid his official visit to Zurich on Saturday afternoon, much to the delight. of over 500 children who gathered for the occasion. Many of the children took advantage of the opportunity to chat with Sanata, even though some of them were hesitant in doing so. Shown here with not -so -sure looks on their face are Heather and Carrie Sweeney, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Sweeney, Zurich, as they test Santa's knee, while several other interested children look on.