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ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1957
50 Years Ago
DECEMBER, 1917
Five carloads of heavy horses
were shipped from Seaforth re-
cently for the English markets.
They were purchased by T. E.
Roberts, representing an Eng-
lish firm. There were 84 in
the shipment valued at $21,000.
A meeting was held in the
town hall, Zurich, on Wednes-
day evening in connection with
the food production campaign,
The question of profitable hog
production and the necessity of
everybody keeping at least one
hog was discussed.
Wanted — 200 live pigeons,
not later than Saturday, Decem-
ber 1. Highest cash price.
Ward Fritz.
Hensall News—The arrest of
a farmer and his hired man,
living a few miles west of here,
for alleged theft created some
excitement in our village on
Tuesday.
40 Years Ago
DECEMBER, 1927
What might have proven an
even more serious auto accident
took place at the corner of the
14th concession and Zurich
Road one day last week, when
Mr. William Elsie, merchant of
Grand Bend, who was driving
in his Chrysler coupe and Mr.
Alex Voisin, hateikeeper of Zur-
ich, with his Jewett sedan, col-
lided with the result of quite
a mix-up.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Hess
are moving their effects from
Crediton into the dwelling prop-
erty owned by the late Mrs.
Ehnes estate, just north of the
mill.
On Thursday morning, No-
vember 24, Rev. H. Rembe unit-
ed in bonds of holy matrimony,
Miss Clara A.. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Kalbfleisch, 16th
concession, Hay Township, and
Mr. Bertram W. Klapp, son of
Warden E. F. Klapp, Zurich.
Philip L. Denomme had the
misfortune of having one of his
legs injured with the belt of
the chopper.
25 Years Ago
DECEMBER, 1942
Judge T. M. Costello, of God-
erich, was in town Wednesday
last to revise the 1942 voters'
list for the Township of Hay.
Miss Lorinda Schoch is spend-
ing some time with relatives in
Kitchener.
After many months of wait-
ing for priority rating from the
department at Ottawa to pur-
chase a new motor for the local
water system, H. G. Hess was
fortunate .to purchase a real
good rebuilt Canadian -made mo-
tor in the city. This, we ,trust,
will eliminate the much incon-
venience caused by the old
motor, which sor.ta finally got
"burned out".
About 1400 more men in
Western Ontario will be called
in December for compulsory
military in the Canadian Army,
it was learned.
Heavy rains visited these
parts on Friday night and then
again an Monday night. The
ground is well soaked up with
water and on Saturday morn-
ing many fields were under
water. Farmers are in a bad
way to get their late plowing
done as they can't get on the
land with either tractors or
horses.
15 Years Ago
DECEMBER, 1952
At the Hay Township nomi-
nation meeting, no new council-
lors were nominted. The elerk
declared the old council re-
elected for the year 1953 as
follows: reeve Earl Campbell;
councillors V. Becker, L. H.
Rader, Gus Roche and Irvin
Willert,
For Zurich police village, five
names were nominated for Crus -
tees, They were J. M. Turk-
heirn, Lloyd 'O'Brien and Mil-
fred Schilbe of the former
board, and two new ones, Reg.
Illsley and Milt Deitz. Four
qualified as the latter men-
tioned did not qualify.
Herbert Klapp, Ronald How -
aid and Allan Brokeiashire
trade the presentation of gifts
to Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Klapp
when they celebrated their 25th
wedding anniversary recently.
Dr. and Mrs. G. St. Pierre and
family spent the week -end in
Owen Sound.
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YEARS GONE
- BY -
10 Years Ago
DECEMBER, 1957
Members of the United Luth-
eran Church met at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Prang
when they marked the 25th an-
niversary of their organization.
V. L. Becker gets the Hay
Township reeveship by accla-
mation for the second time in
a row.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gingerich
and Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Erb
spent several days at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Vallie Gerber,
in Adamsville, Penn., over the
week -end.
Mrs. 0. Winter, of Zurich,
addressed members of the Arn-
old Circle of Carmel Church.
With every $20 cash purchase
we will give you a Christmas
tree. (Only one to a customer.)
Westlake Furniture—advt.
The St. Boniface parish ba-
zaar brought out a large num-
ber of people. The grand prize
(Frigidaire clothes dryer) was
won by Milton Bedard, Wind-
sor. The door prize, a fine live
pig, was won by Mrs. Raymond
Hartman, RR 3, Zurich.
Two specials showed up in
the latest Nielsen rating in the
United States. "It's a Great
Pumpkin" was 3rd, with "The
King and I" in 10th position.
Andy Griffith made number
one position, with The Lucy
Show in second spot. Bonanza
was 4th, and tied for 5th were
CBS Friday Night Movies and
Gomer Pyle. Red Skelton was
number 7, with Gunsmoke 8th,
and Saturday Night at the
Movies in 9th position.
:k * *
More about ratings: Remem-
ber "The Fugitive"? This show
had a 50.7 rating and a 73.2 per
cent audience share on ABC.
For the same hour, CBS drew
a 2.4 rating with their "News
Hour". The NBC telecast of
the Jerry Lewis movie, "The
Pardners", had a 5.1 rating.
David Janssen's appearance
on The Joey Bishop Show drew
an 8.8 rating, while Johnny
Carson on NBC drew 5.0.
Not only was this the best
rating that Joey Bishop ever
had, but it was the first time
that he ever outrated Johnny
Carson.
EEPSAKE
DIAMOND
PAIR
Registered and
7nssrod Ynri
3lfodern Designs
Salt Tor Sara
We will be pleased to serve you
for all
Christmas Gifts
Watches, Clocks, Jewellery
China and Crystal
Barometers and Binoculars
Electric Shavers
Dinnerware Sets
Just a $i.00 purchase—.you may
win a fine quality
LADY'S or GENT'S
WRIST WATCH
DRAW CHRISTMAS EVE
Hess the JeweEker
ZURICH
Ch ristmas'�
CAN
OPENER
Fiberglas Jumbo Size
KNIFE SHARPENER
Fully automatic power pierco
action can opener — plus a
built in knife sharpener, fin-
ished in gleaming white with
chrome stand to harmonize
with any kitchen decor.
Reg. $22.95
Christmas Special!
TV TABLES
Set of 4 extra Targe 17"x23" tables,
with one rack on smooth rolling casters.
Truly o deluxe set with a wide choice of
beautiful designs.
KING SIZE
METAL TV TABLES
4 big 22%2"x16%2" trays with br5sa finish frame in
an assortment of patterns. Easily stored! SET
PROCTOR
Deluxe
ELECTRIC TEAKETTLE'
Dependable
stainless steel
kettle with au-
tomatic reset,
Comes complett
with cord.
Reg. 8.25
Xmas Special
2 SLICE TOASTER
Sporting
Goods
We have sports equip-
ment for skiing, skat-
ing, hockey, etc., all
reasonably priced for
your budget.
Dependable fully automatic colour control
guarantees golden brown toast with any
type of bread, A Christmas gift with beau-
tiful modem styling that makes it so easy
to clean.
Christmas Specicll
1488
TO OGGANS
Enjoy the thrills of
sliding down a
snow-covered bank
on ono of our sleek
new toboggans.
Children's
WOODEN
TABLE
and
CHAIR
SET
TOYS
TOYS
TOYS
PORTABLE
RECORD PLAYER
17"x21"x18" varnished hard-
wond table with 2 matching
chalks. Hours of
fun for the small'
ones. SET .... e,igi
- JONNt1
POLE
Floor to ceiling
apace saver 1" spiral
all chrome poles -3
gleaming white me-
tal shelves 2
chrome towel rings.
Adjustable from 7'e"
to 8'6". Looks so
emart and makes
good use of that
waste space,
Christmas
Special!
Trains, dolls,
planes and a
hundred °there to
make Christmas
for your children
more enjoyable.
3 SPEEDS! PLAYS STEREO
OR MONO!
Attractive, smartly
designed unit folds
qforotry avelnd oreatolr
age. Plays LPs or
singles In mono or
stereo. Turn on
your teen-ager,
Reg. 29.95
Christmas Special
18"
FLUORESCENT
DESK LAMP
Smartly designed 15
watt desk lamp with
switch in base. Rigid
lower stem and flexible
upper arm adjust easily
to desired positions,
available in brawn or
grey. The ideal gift for
Dad.
SAVE 7.96
Gift
Special!
Reg. 9.95
Christmas Special
8.88
HOSTESS
STACKING STOOLS
s strongly constructed
wrought Iron frame
ftools in bronze tone
inish. 12"x18" uphol.
stared vinyl covered
seats. t assorted col. V See
ours to set,
"HIPPY"
8 -TRANSISTOR
RADiO
Portable radio with uniqpue,
tto♦o d e r n design. Tise
rut can't set"in
thJ one.
ma equipped Miter bat.
`Ory And astrphone,
CHRISTMAS
DECORATIONS
•Tree tights • Chrlstni s arra•
ante 0 icicles w Artificial snow
• Wraaths • Bells. Iivehythlrl
YOU need to demands your ere* and
your Moms H at Pro Hardware.