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Zurich Citizens News, 1968-07-18, Page 6PAGE SIM, - OF - YEARS GONE - BY - alaaanIllb t'o-r,or.v75, 50 Years Ago JULY, 1918 Red Cross work that was sent out by members of the Zurich Women's Institute for the month of June consisted of six flannel shirts and 77 pairs of wool socks. valued at $89. For the convenience of those living on farms, the Sunday eve- ning services at the Lutheran Church in Zurich have been changed from eight o'clock to eight -thirty. In the future men discharged from the Canadian Army will he paid the sum of $35 to pur- chase civilian clothing. This amount has been increased from the previous allotment of eight dollars in the summer and four- teen dollars in the winter. In the official voters' list just issued for the Township of Hay there are names of 862 persons eligible to vote in the next mu- nicipal election. H. G. Hess and Roy Merner, both of the Zurich area, have purchased new Ford touring cars from Cook Bros. in Hensall during the past couple of weeks. John McEwen, one of the old- est residents of the area, passed away on Tuesday at his home in Hay Township. He was in his 87th year. 40 Years Ago JULY, 1928 Charles Fritz and William O'Brien are away to Kettle Point can a black bass fishing expedi- tion. No doubt they will re- turn well rewarded for their efforts. Walter Schnurr, the new blacksmith who opened up shop an Zurich some months ago, has returned from Mildmay and is now back to work after a bout with illness. On Monday night during a severe thunderstorm, a valuable cow belonging to Hugh Thiel of the. 14th concession, was killed by lightning. The cow was out in the open in the mid- dle of the field. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Cook and son Harry left by motor car last week for Los Angeles, where they intend remaining with relatives for several months. William McKay hasretired as principal of the Hensall Public School, a position he has held for the past 33 years. Members of the school trustee board and 'village council presented Mr: McKay with numerous gifts on his retirement. Richard Robinson and family, Miss Ruby Erratt and Rev. Wil- liam Robinson have arrived 'by motor in Stanley Township from Carlyle, Saskatchewan, and will remain for a time in Ontario. 25 Years Ago JULY, 1943 Allan •Gascho, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gascho, Zurich, has received his wings as a pilot, at a ceremony last week at Cen- tralia Airport, where he has been training for some time now. On Tuesday he received word from the department of national 'defence in Ottawa that he has been commissioned as a Flying Officer. The local churches have with- drawn their Sunday evening services for the balance of the summer period, and will resume again in September. Miss Kathleen Hess, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hess, who has been a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital as a result of an insect bite, has now been able to return to her home in Zurich much improved. Eighty-year,old Peter Defore, of Grand Bend, was badly burned when the cabin in which he lived caught fire from an 'oil stove explosion. He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, London, for treatment, and his condition is listed as serious. George Armstrong, the pop- ular reeve of Hay Township and also warden ;of Huron County, has announced that he will let his name stand as the Progres- sive Conservative candidate for the forthcoming election in On- tario. 15 Years Ago JULY, 1953 Miss Audrey L. Heimrich, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E. Heimrich, Zurich exchanged marriage vows with Frederick E. Haberer, in a pretty cere- mony at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, performed by the bride's father. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pearson, bridal couple, have returned from a lovely wedding trip to many places of interest, and have taken up residence in their quarters above the garage owe- nd by the groom in Zurich. Zurich postmaster William Siebert, along withh is wife and family are enjoying a vacation in the Stoufville area. During his absence his position is being filled by Mrs. Marjorie Schilbe. 10 Years Ago JULY, 1958 Zurich Kings last night de- feated Dashwood 5-0 to win the regular season which has just ;concluded. Bob White, on the mound for Zurich, gave up only five hits over the nine -inning route, while Steve Mitro, for Dashwood, .allowed 10 Zurich hits, which made the difference in the game. The Zurich village trustees awarded a contract to N. J. Cor- riveau to build new sidewalks at a price of 75 cents a lineal foot. ;Hay Township council award- ed a grant of $150 towards the Grand Bend Legion for their new building, which they hope to start on very shortly. One new teacher has been added to the staff of the Hen- sall Public School for the fall season. She is Miss Margaret Woodburn. Lorne Klopp and Stanley Smith have returned home after spending a few days holidaying with Mr, and Mrs. Ward Fritz at their cottage, at Point Au Baril. As a convenience to motorists travelling through Zurich, Hay Ir lei/lint' 1 CTV's "People in Conflict" continues to maintain a good audience rating and goes on year after year. If you take the time to watch the program for just one week you begin to realize how people live and the problems that are faced daily. Let's look at a few cases: The mother of a 16 -year-old pregnant girl is trying to dis- courage her daughter from marrying the father. The mother of an illegitimate child left her baby three years ago, but now wants ,him back again. A young man who has found out that his wife only makes a pretense of enjoying sex wants to divorce her. A woman is in conflict with her sister who wants to turn the family farm into a 'home for derelicts. A 26 -year-old man is in con- flict with the 40 -year-old widow he loves because she refuses to marry him due to their age dif- ference. A young couple who were very happy during a five-year common-law relationship have been married for eight months and now are incompatible. A married man who wants to discontinue his affair with a 21 -year-old girl s being threat- ened by her threat of suicide. A 19 -year-old son is in con- flict with his father who, he claims, is making a fool of him- self by being involved with a young girl. A shy high school girl is threatening to expose an affair her step -mother had to her father. A man is wary of marrying the woman he loves because her income is three times as much as his. A young woman who married the •campus football hero now realizes they are intellectually mismated. Telephone System have installed a phone booth between the Bank of Montreal and Mousseau and Parkins garage, on the main street. Residents of downtown Zur- ich were frightened by an ex- plosion on Saturday afternoon when a paint spraying tank blew up at the rear of the Tasty - Nu Bakery. Petroleums Limited Gasoline 0 Diesel HEATING OILS Valvoline and Veedol Motor Oil and Greases "Go With Arrow" AGENT: ROBERT N. McKINLEY 236-4830 — ZURICH Dial ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS McNEIL ON THE MOVE — AGAIN -- Bill McNeil, host of CBC radio's Assignment, took to the road July 1 for a two-month swing (via his 17 -foot trailer) through Quebec, the Maritime Pro- vinces and Newfoundland. In 1966, McNeil toured the western provinces. A Cape Bretoner, he'll be covering new as well as familiar territory, gather- ing interviews and covering events en route. 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