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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1967-01-12, Page 7THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1967 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS. PAGE SEVEN Centennial Notes CONFEDERATION TRAIN AND CARAVANS This is a major program to carry the centennial message to Canadians in every part of On- tario. The exhibits in both are similar and tell the story of Canada from the Ice Age to the present. Modern electronic equipment and techniques will be used with as much visitor participa- tion as possible. The Confederation Train will make 20 stops and the Confed- eration Caravans 143. At every stop, people from the surround- ing area, as well as the local populations, should be encour- aged to visit this centennial spectacular. The train or caravan offers a unique opportunity for a municipality and the surround- ing area to develop an interest- ing and enjoyable program of events. Good organizing, thoughtful planning, energy and enthusiasm will provide an ex- ceptional experience for the people of your community. A planned program will en- sure that the people in your community and area will be part of the 5,000,000 visitors attracted to the train and car- avan. Statistics Caravan -8 tractor units 7 ex- hibit units), self-sustaining. —Each unit is 72 feet long, 10 feet wide, 121 feet high. .,, -1tr•,yx,07 1/ 50 Years Ago JANUARY, 1917 Private M. C. Denomme, a member of the 232nd Saskat- chewan Tigers, is at present visiting with 'his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Denomme, of the Sauble Line. The national service cards are being handed out this week, and the government expects —Viewing time, approximately 35 minutes. —Traffic flow, approximately 500 persons per hour. —4 outside regional exhibits, —Platform stage, 8 feet by 16 feet. —Visitors' book. —Open each exhibit day, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Train — 15 units (six exhibit coaches), each coach 85 feet long. —Exhibit hours, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Viewing time, approximately 35 minutes. —Visitors per hour, approxi- mately 500. —Visitors' book. Exhibits — Origin, exploration, settlement, pre -Confederation, Canadian achievement, the Canadian Way, Canada in the world. Caravan Dates and Places June 10, Wingham; June 11, Goderich; June 13, Seaforth; June 14 to 18, Stratford; Octo- ber 8, St. Marys; October 10, Exeter. Train Dates and Places June 8 to 15, London; June 24 to 27, Kitchener. FOR ENJOYMENT IN EATING OUT. Take Your Family Out For a Wonderful Meal ! Nothing makes a family happier than sitting down to a fine meal in our dining room. We offer a choice <' . _:•: `,.::; of delicious food amidst a f.h ., h r pleasant dining atmosphere. ' Our Pleasure Is Serving You We Specialize in Steaks, Chicken, Fish ! ENJOY THE FINE ATMOSPHERE OF OUR ATTRACTIVE ALPINE ROOM Licenced under the Liquor Licence Board Dominion Hotel Your Hosts — Marg and Ross Johnston DIAL 2364371 — ZURICH • OF YEARS GONE - BY every man between the ages of 16 and 65 to fill out one of the cards and return it to the post office. A high class vaudeville con- cert, presented by an entertain- ment group from Michigan, will be held in the Town Hall at Zurich on Tuesday night. The Women's Institute of Zurich has knitted 47 pairs of socks and sent them overseas, as well as a number of sweater coats. The streets and public busi- ness places in Hensall are now lighted by electric hydro, as well as a number of private homes in the village. The election in Hensall on Monday for the office of reeve resulted in a victory for G. C, Petty over Alex Smith. The result of the election in Stanley Township for reeve re- sulted in a victory for J. Mc- Kinley over D. Dewar, by a ma- jority of 13 votes. Miss C. Durand, of Zurich, has been engaged to teach the second room of the school lo- cated in Dashwood. 40 Years Ago JANUARY, 1927 A. F. Hess was re -appointed as clerk -treasurer of the Town- ship of Hay, at a salary of $360 per year, plus an extra $180 for the telephone and $20 for the roads. W. G. Hess and Sons have in- stalled a new Atwater Kent radio for Mr. William Reichert, of the Town Line, Hay Town- ship, and be reports excellent reception on the new set. The new trustee board for the police village of Zurich for the corning year will be Alex Mousseau, John Hey and Julius Thiel. From these men big things are expected for the com- ing year. A vivid game of hockey was experienced in the local rink on Tuesday night when the Dashwood boys were over and lost a rough and tumble game to Zurich by a score of 6-3. The umpire did not measure up to expectations and consequently the game was on the rough side. William Consitt led the polls in the elections at Hensall with 198 votes, followed by Robert Higgins, Robert Cameron and James Priest. General Contracting NOW WE ARE EQUIPPED TO SERVE YOU IN • PLUMBING • HEATING • ELECTRICAL WORK • • We will build your HOME • COTTAGE BARN One contract will take care of your complete project Backhoe Service Now Available ! Aluminum Doors and Windows STANDARD STOCK Only $35 SIZE DOORS Completely Installed RkhardBedard. DAL 236.4674 ZURICH 25 Years Ago JANUARY, 1942 Another well-known resident of the Zurich district was called to his eternal reward, inthe person of James Che s t e r Salmon, •of the Babylon Line. He was in his 57th year. He became ill with appendicitis and was rushed to London hospital, but unfortunately he never re- covered. Clarence Farwell has return- ed to his position at Valley- field, Quebec, after spending an enjoyable vacation at his home in Zurich. Ferd Haberer has leased the farm he recently purchased from Rudolph Corriveau, to Alphonse Dietrich, and the lat- ter gets possession in March. At the annual meeting of the school section at Dashwood last Wednesday afternoon, Sydney MBaker was elected as a trustee, and Reuben Goetz was re-elect- ed for a three-year term. Hensall chief of police Tom Kyle had the misfortune to fracture his ankle on Christmas day, and will be confined to his home for several weeks. 15 Years Ago JANUARY, 1952 Three new members, Arnold Merner, Hubert Schilbe and Gordon Hess, were initiated in- to the Zurich Lions Club at the dinner meeting on Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Mit- chell, highly esteemed residents of Hensall, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary by holding open house to all their friends and relatives in the area. Cattle rustling has again started up in Huron County, this time when all the cattle are stabled for the winter months. The dedication of amplified mass chimes on the Dashwood EUB Church took place on Sun- day evening. They were don- ated as a memorial to the late Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Reynolds, who at one time lived in Dash- wood. A few winter resorters took possession of their summer cot- tages at Ducharme beach dur- ing the past week, presumably to place things in readiness for the spring weather which is ahead. Jim Clark has received the appointment of superintendent of the Hensall Hydro system, and he will succeed John Pass- more who retired after 35 years of service to the system. 10 Years Ago JANUARY, 1957 Mrs, Elroy Desjardine suf- fered a painful injury while tobogganing south of Grand Bend on Sunday. Se fractured her leg in two different places and was taken to South Huron Hospital for repairs, Gordon Smith, of the Blue Water Highway, has returned from a lovely trip to the beau- tiful island of Bermuda, in the southern part of the country. A native of Zurich, Milton A. Bossenberry passed away in the Sarnia General Hospital, in his 73rd year. School children at Mount Carmel moved into their new $50,000 school last week, which has just been completed by Frank Van Bussell and Sons, of Lucan. 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