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Zurich Citizens News, 1970-05-07, Page 14PAGE FOURTEEN 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 NITROGEN Aqua Ammonia provides supplemental nitrogen for your crop. Aqua Ammonia is economical, safe, easily applli L with a minimum of loss. Phone Y Cop for u'+tails But hone S,:on! .r order should be in to avoid waiting HENSALL DI T CO -OPE RUCEFIELD 482-9823 Ti HENSALL 262-2608 ZURICH 236-4393 News of Varna and District 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. 0 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. 0 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. Crop insurance protects you against the hazards of a bad year — the weather, plant disease and insects. Farming is a risky business, Crop pro- duction costs increase steadily, year by year. In contrast, crop yields vary — depending largely on unpredictable natural hazards which you can't control. But now you can protect your investment in seed, fertilizer, sprays, etc. —with crop insurance. Crop insurance guarantees your production — so you can cover your costs. Rates are low — Federal and Provincial Government participation means you buy this comprehensive coverage for less than half the cost. 'No -claim discounts' — can reduce premiums by as much as 25%. Premiums are deductible — At tax time, your crop insurance premiums can be listed as deductible expenses. For peace of mind — find out how crop insurance can benefit you. 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