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ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1970
50 Years Ago
MAY, 1920
The male public school
teachers of this district have
joined -the Ontario Men Teach-
er's Federation.
Ninety percent of the Liquor
sold in Ontario is obtained on
doctor's prescriptions, according
to the chairman of the Li qu or
Licence Board.
George Thiel has received a
new Ford touring car, which he
will use in his livery business.
A new athletic association
has been formed in Zurich, knowr
as the Alpha Beta Lawn Tennis
Club. Anyone interested in
joining the organization is asked
to contact Clayton Hoffman,
the president.
William Calfas received his
new motor bus on Monday, and
it is indeed a fine riding vehicle,
and a credit to the community.
1\1r. Calfas says under normal
road conditions he can make
the trip to Hensall in 20 minutes.,
The housing problem in Zur-
ich is becoming acute, and
there is no place for newcomers
to live.
40 Years Aga
MAY, 1930
Spring house cleaning has
again started. The poor old mean
will now have to eat his meals
from the shelf and have his own
troubles finding his clothes.
Another one of the aged and
highly respected pioneers of Hay
Township passed away on Mon-
day, April 21, when death
claimed the person of Alonzo
Foster, in his 77th year, and
living on the Babylon Line, Hay.
As we go to press we are in-
deed sorry to learn that Mr.
John Hohner of the Bronson Line,
Stanley, was struck by lightning
and instantly killed by the
local thunder storm that passed
over this section about four o'-
clock, Wednesday afternoon.
The Ladies' Aid of the St.
Peter's Lutheran church, held
a birthday partyat the home of
Mrs. R.F. Stad, in honor of
Mrs. C. Kalbfleisch who cele-
brated her 81st birthday.
Mrs. Andrew Dougall has
rented from C. Volland the
property that he recently purch-
ased from Mrs. T. Simpson.
25 Years
;,
go
MAY, 1945
The congregation of the Zur-
ich Evangelical Church heartily
welcome back their pastor, Rev.
- OF -
YEARS GONE
- BY-
C.B. Heckendorn, who returned
for his seventh year of work
among the Zurich people.
Mrs. William Gibbons is at
present staying at the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Syl-
vannus Witmer, and Brother,
Mr. and Mrs. Orville Witmer.
Frank Geoffrey, Beavertown,
left on Sunday for Windsor and
other points, where he will re-
main or several months.
Mrs. John Charrette, of the
Bluewater south, who has spent
the winter months in Detroit
and Windsor, has retureed to her
home for the summer months.
Miss Patricia O'Dwyer and
Miss I<ay Applin, nurses in
training at London, visited Sat-
urday at the home of Dr. and
Mrs. P. J. O'Dwyer in town.
The many friends of Mr.
Harry Badour are happy to see
him back after spending some
time with relatives at Sarnia
and Walkerville,
15 Years Ago
MAY, 1955
Mrs. Charles Hagan of Sea -
forth, has moved her effects
taking up residence in the
Fanny Bender block. Mrs. Hag-
an, who was a former resident
of Zurich, has one daughter,
Miss Mary Hagan who is on the
teaching staff at London.
What seemed to be a bad
chimney fire broke out on the
farts home of Mr. and Mrs.
Lee Erb, Goshen Line north.
Before the fire engine got under
way they phoned in that the fire
was subdued.
Miss Jo -Anne Bedard, R.N.,
of London, spent the weekend
in town with her mother Mrs.
E. Bedard.
The men's club of Dashwood
have been busy beautifying the
grounds they purchased for a
community centre. Last Wed-
nesday evening they planted
trees and are awaiting more
from the nursery.
Rev. and Mrs. Sol. Baechler
and members of the family
were at Tavistock on Sundy,
where the former wasuest
speaker at a Youth Rally.
10 Years Ago
MAY, 1960
The Goshen Church has taken
on a new look, when carpet
was laid on the floor last week,
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Bossen-
berry, who spent the winter in
Detroit and other places, have
returned to their cottage at the
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Mr. and Mrs. Watson Webster,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reid and
Mr. and Mrs. Fred McClymont
attended the banquet at Wood-
ham last Wednesday evening,
which the Orange Lodges of
South Huron sponsoredinhonour
of the Grand Master of Western
Ontario , David Worden, of
Listowel.
Misses May and Eleanor Dav-
idson. of Hamilton, called on
friends here last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Keys
and family of Clinton have
moved into the village.
EXPLORERS MEET
The Explorer Group met last
lake, where they will be spend-
ing the summer.
Lorne Amaeher, who is attend-
ing Medical School at the Un-
iversity of Western Ontario, Lon-
don, was a weekend visitor with
his parents, Rev. and Mrs. A.M.
Amacher.
John Heal was elected pres-
ident of the Hensall Kinsmen
Club, at their dinner meeting
last week.
Ratepayers of School Section
No. 14, Hay, presented the
Township council with a petition
at their Monday meeting, asking
for their release from the Hay
Township School Area so they
may join into a union school
section with the Village of Hen-
sall. At a special meeting on
Tuesday night a motion was
passed that the council refuse to
concurr with this request.
Tuesday evening with the pres-
ident Cath Taylor, in charge.
All members recited the Purp-
ose and Motto. Charlene Reid
read the scripture lesson. Ann
Marie Heard gave the prayer,
Nancy Fawcett read a poem.
The roll call was answered by
each saying their favourite col-
our. A new member, Beverley
Cantelon, took up the collect-
ion. Sandra Webster said the
dedications. Mrs, Robert Tay-
lor read from the Study book.
Mrs. Barry Taylor led in crafts.
All recited the Explorer prayer
and the meeting was closed by
the president.
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Huron County
Presents Awards
Long service awards were
presented Thursday at Huron
County Council's April session.
Road crew members who re-
ceived awards from county en-
gineer James Britnell and road
committee chairman Elgin
Thompson, Tuckersmith were:
Harvey Bradshaw, Wroxeter,
25 years; Bob Egard, Wroxeter,
John Seers, Auburn and Gord
Miller, Auburn, 20 years; and
Bob Brown, Wroxeter and Tony
Middegaal, Blyth, 15 years.
A Dashwood woman, Irma
Wein, also received a 15 year
pin for services rendered at
Huronview.
St. Boniface CWL
Induct New Slate
Of Officers
The official induction of
the 1970 executive of the Cath-
olic Women's League of St,
Boniface Church was held April
26.
Father A. Durand celebrated
Mass in honor the the patron of
the league, Our Lady of Good
Counsel, and inducted the new
executive after mass.
New executive are; president,
Mrs, Louis Farwell; secretary,
Mrs. Remi Denomrne; treasurer,
Miss Lynda Sweeney„ vice-pres-
ident, Mrs. Arnold V andenboom-
en.
Mrs. Louis Farwell presented
the retiring president, Mrs.
Mozart Gelinas, with a gold
trimmed tea service, in recog-
nition of her fine leadership of
the past two years.
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Centralia Grads
To Hear Ministers
Graduation ceremonies at
Centralia College of Agricult-
ural Technology will be held
May 13 at 2 p.m. with Agric-
ulture Minister Stewart and
Treasurer Charles MacNaughton
among the guests.
Official opening of the schools
veterinary services laboratory
will be held at 1:30 p.m.
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