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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1969-10-30, Page 10PAGE TEN ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS • 50 Years Ago OCTOBER, 1919 A number of people from the village went to London to see the Prince of Wales. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gallman have moved into the apartments above Melick and Braun's hard- ware store. A shipment of clothing was made by the members of the Lutheran Church, on Monday, to war stricken people in Poland, Romania and other Southern European countries. Men from London are engaged putting up the telephone cable from the Zurich central to the western limits of the village. The installing of the cable will do away with much line trouble. A movement is under way to have Hensall take advantage of the Housing Act to provide more houses for the village. Ralph Stephenson has purchased the 50 -acre farm of Charles Farquhar in Stanley Township which lies along side his own property. p ro ert A reception was held in Goshen church last Friday evening in honour of Lloyd Keys, who has just returned from overseas. He was presented with a signet ring during the course of the evening. Leon ieffrey has purchased the farm and brick yard near St. Joseph from O. Cabana, and gets immediate possession. Mr. Cabana has also sold the lot known as the Balmoral Hotel in St. Joseph. 40 Years Ago OCTOBER, 1929 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kropf, who have been residents of Zur- ich for a goodly number of years moved with their household ef- fects to Kitchener. While in this area Mr. Kropf was one of the popular thresherman of the community. John Foster, of .the Babylon Line recently drilled an outstanding well on the farm of Chris Erb,` on the Bronson Line. The water comes up with such force that it's own pressure carries it up to the second floor of the house. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Keys left Blake at the beginning of the week, for their new home near Exeter. Henry Horton, who has been for some time in Alberta and the coast, has returned to Hensall and he intends to spend the win- ter months with his parents. An oyster supper and concert was presentedbythe members of the Carmel Presbyterian Chur- ch, in Hensall, and a large cro- wd was on hand for the occasion. The board of the Zurich Public School have made arrangements with Sam Rannie of Hensall to give one hour's instruction in singing to every room, each week. Oscar Ducharme has sold his 95 -acre farm on the Bluewater highway to his neighbour, James Masse, who gets possession in November. IndependentShipper to UNITED CO-OPERATIVE OF ONTARIO LIVESTOCK DEPT. TORONTO Ship Your Livestock With Roy Scotchmer Monday Is Shipping Gav From Varna Stockyard CALL 6AYFIELD 565-2636 By 7:30 a.m. Monday For Prompt Service - OF - YEARS GONE - Y- 25 Years Ago OCTOBER, 1944 The Seventh Victory Loan is now well under way and canvas- sers are busy getting in the sub- scriptions. The same canvassers as the last few loans are William H. Edighoffer and Milton Oesch. The fourth annual South Huron field meet was held at the Zur- ich Fair grounds last Wednesday afternoon, with a large attend- ance. Ration books were issued in the local Town Hall on Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening, and the usual amount of books were turned out. William Decker, president of the Zurich Agricultural Society, and who is well-known in the field of good horses, has been called at various fall fairs to act as horse judge. The Zurich Women's Institute packed 27 boxes for the boys overseas on Monday evening under the leadership of Mrs. Thomas Meyers. A large number of people were in, town on Saturday afternoon attending the late A. Etue auc- tion sale. The property was not sold. Mr. George Clausius sold his fine farm just north of Zurich to his son, Robert who has been with his father all ]these years. William H. Golding Seaforth federal member for Huron -Perth, was a.gain nominated to repre- sent tie party at the approaching federal election. 15 Years Ago OC TOBER 1954 What proved to be the highlight in Lionism in Zurich took place last Wednesday night when some 300 Lions from this zone gather- ed at the Community Centre for a big rally. The speaker for the occasion was second vice-pres- ident of Lions International, John L. Stickley, of North Caro- lina. Rev. Goth, of Metropolitan Church, London was the guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Huron Federation of Agriculture, held in the Zurich Community Centre. Frank K. Dyck, of Whitewater, Manitoba, and George Dyck and Mrs. Frank Weins, of Virigil, were recent visitors with Mrs. Mary Manson and Mr. and Mrs. Newell Geiger. The former Mr. Dyr k left this area about 25 years ago, and this was his first visit back to the area. He now owns 350 acres of choice land in the west. Mrs. William Hart, of Varna passed away very suddenly on Saturday after a short illness. She was the former Rachel Mc- Clinchey, and was born in Stan- ley Township where she spent most of her life. Mrs. Bruce Malcolm of Toronto was a guest for a couple of days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Dinnin, in Zurich. 10 Years Ago OCTOBER, 1959 The Zurich campaign for the CN1B amounted to $281., or $19 short of the objective set, Last year the campaign went over the top with $338 raised, The Zurich Lions Club at their regular meeting agreed to spon- sor three minor hockey teams for the coming season. The teams are Bantam, Midget, and Juveniles. A federal referundum will be held in Huron County on Nov- ember 30, to find out if the residents wish to abblish the Canada Temperance Act, which was passed by parliament about 81 years ago. Gerald Gingerich had his ton- sils removed- at Clinton Public hospital, and has returned home Plan Achievement Day For 4-H Girls 4-11 Homemaking Cl ub Achie- vement Days are soon to be held in Huron County. This fall the project has been "Needlecraft" and the club members who are involved in this project have learned seven basic embroidery stitches, and have experimented with colour and design. Each club has trade a learning stitches article and a free choice article, which had provided op- portunity for the girls to use their own colour scheme in an original design. These articles will be on display along with their record books for the project. The Achievement Days will be held in Seaforth District high School, November 8; Auburn Community Hall, November 15; South Huron District High School Exeter; November 22; Zurich Community Centre, November 29; Lucknow Public School, Dec- ember 6; Ilowick Central School, December 13. The afternoon programme com- mences after 1:00 p.m. and features shits, demonstrations and exhibits by each club. Do plan on attending this worthwhile event in your area. The girls put a great deal of effort and imagination into the programme and it will prove to be an enjoy- able afternoon. in a much -improved condition. A gang of London youths who 'partied in the Hazelwood cot- tages at Bayfield were fined a total of $750 by Magistrate D.E. Holmes, in Goderich court. The seven boys and two girls were all about 17 years of age. At a meeting of the trustees of the police `village of Zurich, a contract for building several new streets of sidewalks was awarded to Napoleon Corriveau. An application by the trustees of the police village of Zurich for incorporating the municip- ality as a village will be heard by the Ontario Municipal Board, at a meeting to be held in the village on November 19/59. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1969 DIAMONDS CLEANED AND CHECKED NO CHARGE ANSTETT JEWELLERS LTD. Clinton ---- Walkerton -- Seaforth 70 GET THE LAST WORD , /N, IS NOTH/NG,/TS THE WORD THAT "LASTS' �t THAT cow.1rs HOME GENERAL CONTRACTOR Building and • Remodelling 0 WE WILL BUILD YOUR COTTAGE • BARN `''' GARAGE One contract will take care of your complete project, including PLUMBING • HEATING • ELECTRICAL WORK Backhoe Service Now Available Aluminum Doors and Windows STANDARD STOCK SIZE DOORS 0 n I Y a 8Completely Installed Richard Bedard DIAL 236-4679 ZURICH ATTENTION: FAR WE WANT YOUR HIGHEST PRICES PAID FAST Unloading Service W. G. THOMPSON AND SONS LIMITED Phone 262-2527 Hensall