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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1970-02-05, Page 10PAGE TEN ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1970 mailoramanuaragompananammatmansmaxmaaasiarommuso 50 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1920 The Seaforth School is being closed down on account of the Spanish influenza. The Hall Dent factory is shut down for one week. On Tuesday evening a well - attended meeting was held in the Maple Leaf club rooms, and the Zurich Athletic Association was born. The following were elected as officers: president, J. Preeter, vice-president, T.L. Wurm; secretary treasurer, A.F. Hess; board of directors, C. Fritz, Dr. A. J, Mackinnon, L W. Hoffman, A. Melick, E, Oesch, W.F. Braun, E. Weide, W.G. Hess and Clarence lloffman. H. Howald and F.C. Kalbfleisch were appointed as trustees of the real estate. Last Saturday was probably the coldest we have had in some time, when the mercury dropped to 16 degrees below zero. Menno Steckle, of the Bron- son Line, in Stanley Township, recently purchased a fat pig from his neighbour, W. J. Tough, that tipped the scales at 844 ` pounds. 40 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1930 Miss Margaret McKinley had quite an unpleasant accident last week, when she was kicked in the face by a colt. We are pleased to say that she is prog- ressing favourably. A goodly number from the village attended the funeral of the late John A. Manson, in Stanley Township, on Monday. Mr.' Louis Prang and son Len, were recent visitors in Detroit, making the trip by motor car. Our local boys attended a fast game of hockey at Seaforth, on Tuesday evening, when the Seaforth and Goderich teams played to a 1-1 tie with a half- hour overtime. Sorry that one of our local players, Ed Gascho was missing on the Seaforth line- up, or probably the score would have looked different. Fred Bonthron has purchased from his brother, Jas. W. Bon- thron, the brick cottage opposite the post office and intends mak- ing a number of substantial changes to it. 25 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1945 Miss Leona Fischer, Dashwood is visiting' with her sister, Ivlrs. Charles Thiel, in Zurich, this week. Miss Florence Haberer, who is attending Westervelt School in London, and who has been at the home of her parents for a few weeks, has returned to the city and resumed her studies. At last the long -hoped for wish has become a reality, and the Kalbfleisch mills are back in the new building with a good supply of machines capable of doing mostly all kinds of work. It is almost aear since the old mill was destroyed by fire. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ducharme of the Blue Water Highway, have received a telegram from their son, Cpl. H, C. Duch- arme, that he has arrived safely at his destination. Miss Ada Hay of Zurich, dau- ghter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ilay, has entered St. Joseph's Hospital, London, where she intends training for a nurse. Her many friends wish her every success. 15 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1955 The niany friends of Mr. Leroy O'Brien are pleased to learn that he has returned from YEARS GONE -BY- St. Joseph's Hospital, London, and is progressing very favour- ably, The prospective drillers who have recently sunk wells on the farms of E. Heideman and E, J. McKinley of the Goshen line north have moved their equip- ment to the west of town on the farm of Mr. Delbert Geiger, where they will make similar tests. The two last wells did not prove of any value, A large number of people were in town Friday attending the funeral of the late Charles Fritz. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cantin, of St. Joseph, are at present visiting their daughter Marie, in Montreal. They have been there since January 10, and plan to remain for sometime. 10 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1960 V.L. Becker, reeve ofllay Township, was re-elected as president of the Zurich Agricult- ural Society, following the annual meeting in the Township Hall last Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Duch- arme have taken up residence in the apartment adjacent to Tasty -Nu Bakery, where Mr. Ducharme is employed. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bris- son and family, St. Thomas, were weekend visitors with rel- atives in Zurich. John Gallman has returned to his home in Zurich, after under- going eye surgery at St, Mich- ael's Hospital, Toronto. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Henry Rau, has been a pat- ient in Goderich hospital, since last Tuesday, and Bert Dunn, Jr. a patient in Clinton Hospital since last Wednesday. 0 U.C. Men Hear Dashwood Cleric The January meeting of the Emmanuel United church Men was held on Wednesday evening, with the president, Robert Hor- ner, conducting the meeting. Earl Horner read the scripture lesson and Rev. John Huether offered the prayer. The guest speaker was Rev. Bruce Guy of Dashwood, who spoke on communicating the Gospel, outlining the advant- ages of using dialogue in the process. In the business meeting, Earl Horner was elected secretary and Oscar Greb elected as a representative to the Men's Club council of Presbytery. Arrange- ments were made for a number to attend the annual brother- hood dinner at Exeter United Church, on February 9, at which the moderator, Dr. Robert Mc- Clure will speak, 0 Squirts Lose To London All -Stars (by Doug Turkhein) During the past week the Zurich Squirts played an exhib- iton hockey game against the London all-star team, and were defeated 7-3. The London scoring attack was led by Brian Wallas who collected a hat -trick. Paul Cooke was next, scoring two goals. Singles were added by Mike McNamara and Duncan Grand. Zurich goals were singles scor- ed by Jeff O'Brien, Danny La- porte and Fred Mornmersteeg, who was brought clown from the PeeWees to help out. Each team scored three goals in the first period, and London added two more goals in the last two stanzas. CARNIVAL CHAIRMAN PAUL NEILANDS, ASSISTED BY JOHN SKEA PREPARED WEINERS AND BEANS TO FEED CROWD CARNIVAL QUEEN RIDES ON FLOAT OF BOISE - CASCADE CLOWN AT WINTER CARNIVAL ATTRACTED MANY CHILDREN