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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1969-11-27, Page 6PAGE SIX ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1969 ST. JOSEPH and DRYSDALE (ALFRED DUCHARME, Correspondent) During the past week visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Fred Ducharme were from Blake, Mr. Maxime Ducharme, from the Drysdale district, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Laporte and from London, Sister Francis Bougera of the St. Joseph order who had spent a few days in this area. She was accompanied back by Mr. and Mrs. Noel Laporte. On Sunday last Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Farewell of the Goshen Line south were also visitors. Miss Anne Corriveau of this highway was a Sunday last visit- or with the Denis family in Clandeboye. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Corriveau were from London, Mr. and Mrs. Isidore Corriveau and two child- ren. Mr. George Knights of London when going to his cottage along Ducharme's Beach called on the Ducharme's to congratulate them on their sixty-sixth wed- ding anniversary. Most of the farmers in this surroundings have their corn crop put away and most are through with their fall plough- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Morley and fanc- ily of London spent the weekend with the latter's parents and other relatives in the neighbour- hood. On Saturday last the family of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ducharnte gathered together at the Duch- arme hone to pay respect to them on the occasion of their sixty-sixth wedding anniversary. All of their eleven children with their husband and wives were present, except one due to sick- ness. There were also a few re- latives to take part. The Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated in the Ducharme home by Mon- signor Bourdeau, the parish priest. About forty persons were present. Mass celebrated in homes is a rarity, since it was the desire of the children it was agreed by all. After the Mass was over and an inspiring talk by Monsignor Bourdeau and good New Car Plates On Sale Monday Ontario's 1970 licence plates for passenger cars, dual purpose vehicles and motorcycles go on sale Monday, December 1, at 281 issuing offices across the province. Registration fees for the plates are the same as for the 1969 plates. For passenger cars and dual purpose vehicles having eight cylinders, the registration fee is $35,00; six cylinders $2'7. 50; four cylinders, if manufact- ured after 1933, $20.00; four cylinders, if manufactured in or before 1933, $8.00; motorcycles, $10. 00 The plates will be blue on white, the reverse of this year's colours. Deadline date for hav- ing the new plates will be Sat- urday, February 28, when 1969 plates will expire. There will be no extension. The total number of motor vehicles to be registered in the three-month period before the deadline is estimated at more than 2, 200, 000. In cases where the ownership of a used motor vehicle is being transferred at the time of regis- tration, a certificate of mech- anical fitness is required to get new plates. No certificate is needed for normal purchases of plates, renewing existing owner- ship with no transfer involved. Used motor vehicles licensed previously in another province also regure a certificate of mechanical fitness on being re- gistered in Ontario and new platee Issued for the first time. 1969 plates for trucks, buses and trailers will expire March 31, 1970. Operators are advised to consult their local licence is- suing agent for details concern- ing registration dates for com- mercial vehicles. wishes given to the celebrants on the occasion of the many years of married life all tool< part in a well prepared and del- icious dinner along with the necessary refreshments. The Senior Ducharnte's have the distinction of being the oldest couple• in the parish and it is believed to the the longest mar- ried couple in the parish that is according to memory. The Duclt- annes have had their two dau- ghters nuns since July taking turns to stay with them to help theta along and as well their company accepted with pleasure. Regardless of their advanced years the aged couple are still active and arc able to care for themselves to the extent that they are not burdened to any sickness yet. We offer thanks to all of our children and others who helped to make this occasion a success. We also thank Monsignor Bour- deau for the great part he has taken, with hopeful words that we may celebrate more anniver- saries. Both having been born natives of this parish and the near sur- roundings they have passed their entire life here, with the except- ion of a short time when they lived in Seaforth and in Court - right. Mr, Ducharme is nearing his ninety-second birthday, to be accurate on February 8, while Mrs. Ducharme is nearing her eighty-sixth birthday on January 28. When asked what they attribute their long life too, to us there are no answers and if there are, only God knows it. This little write-up sums up our last anniversary which was November 25. but due to child- ren who had to work it was the advanced date. Saturday, Nov- ember 22. Huron B. of E. Set Schedule For School Bus Drivers (by Shirley Keller) Approval has been given by the Huron County Board of Ed- ucation to the recommendations of the conunittee on transpor- tation which stet November 10. Bus drivers in McKillop Town- ship, because of extra noonhour runs, will be paid $211.50 per month. All other drivers will receive $180 per month. Each driver will have ten days sick leave per year. ile will also be responsible for obtaining his own spare driver and servicing, cleaning and performing daily maintenance tasks on his own bus, Drivers will be paid at a rate of $2.25 per hour for field trips authorized by the Principal of the school. Spare drivers will be paid $8.50 per day from the Central Board office. 0 A REAL PET - Among the many items offered for sale at the baz- aar on Saturday at the Blue Water Rest Home were a number of stuffed puppies, and in this photo Shelley Horner is admiring one of the novel items. Holding Shelley, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Horner, Zurich, is Mrs, Frank Kane, also of Zurich. Time to Bring Farm Record Books To Ag. Office It will soon be Farm Record Book analysis time again. Any- one who may wish to have their 1969 Farm Record Book summar- ized should forward it to the Agricultural Office, Clinton, during January. As before the completed Farm Record Book will not be leaving the office. The checking of the book will be done by local Agr- icultural office staff, Clinton, and a summary card forwarded to the computer at the Univer- sity of Guelph for analysis. The book may be brought to the Agricultural office or mailed in. Anyone who would like as- sistance on completing their record book may call the office for an appointment. Every far- mer in Huron County who has completed an Ontario Farm Re- cord Book in 1969 is welcome to make use of this "no fee" analy- sis service. The A clinic for those who wish to learn how to keep the Record Book will be held at the Agric- ultural Office Board Room early in January, 1970. For further information, call the Agricult- ural Office, Clinton, 482-3428. BLYTH 523-4595 CONTINUES OUR ANNUAL FACTORY OUTLET SALE THROUGH DEC. 31ST About People You Know Mr. and Mrs. Reg Black and family, Buckingham were week- end visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Herb Mousseau and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Parkins. Mr. and Mrs. Garry Rogers and Mark of Windsor, were weekend visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Ed Gascho. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bedard formerly of Toronto have moved into their new home in the south end of town. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Merner Jr., are both patients in Victor- ia 1-1ospital, London. Ross Johnston, Len Prang, Bob McKinley and Pete Deitz return- ed home on Sunday after en- joying a week of deer hunting at Manitoulin Island. Marty Merner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Merner has been a patient in Sick Children's Hospital, London for the past week. Ile is expected to return home on Friday. Mrs. Wayne Clausius and sons, Quebec are spending a few days at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Moore. Mr. Clausius will be joining theist later in the week, Ile is also attending the trailer show in London, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hartman and Bobby of'Barrie, were week- end visitors with his mother Mrs. T. Hartman, Bob has received a promotion to New Liskeard. Don Kyle of Penticton, 13,C. visited in Zurich on Sunday, and with his family at Kippen. He is attending the Trailer Show in Lodnon. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Deitz, Larry and Glenda, of London, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Milt Deitz. Mr. Seth Ammanns returned home this week after being a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital. ld lflitl • ONTARIO SPECIAL HOURS 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Daily Fri. & Sat. Till 9:30 p.m. HERE ARE JUST A FEW GIFT IDEAS SHEEPSKIN RUGS Always an important gift. Everyone wants and "needs" one of these beauties. Made right on our premises, giving you the most exceptional values and complete selection of wool types and colors. 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