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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1970-05-28, Page 11t':: THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1970 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS 4014,4_X11 r F! 50 Years Ago MAY, 1920 Mrs, P. Haugh underwent a rather critical operation on Sun- day, by Drs, O'Dwyer and Mac- Kinnon, and she is progressing as favourably as possible. Sam Gascho underwent an op- eration at London, last week, and is home and improving as well as can be expected. Dr. and Mrs. B. Campbell and family moved to Tornnto last week where he has purchased a medical practice and a resid- ental property. Stephen Township council pass- ed a by-law authorizing the res- idents of Grand Bend to hold a vote of their electors to see whether they are in favour of asking the Hydro -Electric Power Commission of Ontario for a supply of electric power for the village. Miss Flora Hess who is teach- ing school at Centralia, spent the past few days at her home in Zurich. No cows or cattle will be al- lowed to run at large on the streets in the village of Zurich, any running at large will be im- pounded. C. Fritz and M. Deitz went on a fishing trip to the North country and carne back with a basket full of speckled beauties, 40 Years Ago MAY, 1930 The members of the famous Zurich Jubilee Band have decid- ed to discontinue playing for this season. The reason given for such a move is insufficient sup- port and difficulty in getting new members. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waiper of the Parr Line have moved to Mrs. M. Dietrich's farm, south of Zurich. - OF _ YEARS GONE -BY- ti This year's Confirmation Class of St. Peter's Lutheran Church will be publicly examined during the evening service, Sunday, May 25. Mr, and Mrs. henry Gruenn and family of Sebwaing, Michigan were visitors at the home of her sister, Mr. and Mrs. John E, Gascho. Dr, and Mrs. Mackinnon made a business trip to London, on Tuesday, 25 Years Ago MAY, 1945 Judge T.M. Costello, Coder- icli, was in town last week, re- vising the voter's list for the forthcoming provincial election. Miss Ada Wurm, New York, is at present visiting at the home of her aunts, Mrs. Emily Fuss and Mrs, Bertha Bloch, and will also visit with her father, Jacob Wurm, at Seafortlt. Ivan Kalbfleisch has recently purchased the land of the corner lot where the well-known Iless wagon shop has been located for many a day. Tlie Lions Club of Zurich wish to draw the attention all boys and girls of school age, and slightly over to the fact that they are going to sponsor sports of all kinds during the summer. Kindly register at the post office. A public meeting will be held in the Blake school on Tuesday night for the purpose of discussing school area movements. The managership of the Silver - woods plant in Zurich has changec hands. For the past number of years Mr. William O'Brien has been in charge of the stop, and now his son, Leroy. has been appointed the position. 15 Years Ago MAY, 19955 After an organization meeting of the I lay Township Young Lib oral Association held in Zurich in the past week it was decided that a social evening and welner roast would be held at Kalbfleisch Park, on Wednesday, June 1, beginning at 9 p.m. The Zurich Lions held their 1955 Ladies' Night at Monetta i' 1enard's, Exeter, last Wednes- day evenin„ May 18, with al- most one hundred present. Mr. Ed Gascho, accompanied by friends of Toronto, spent a few days on a fishing trip in the Northern District, Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Iless and twin sons, Larry and Garry, spent the holiday weekend at the home of friends at Wiarton. Mr. and i\Irs. Jonathon Ilugill, of Seaforth, were Sunday visitors at rhe home of Mr. and Mrs, Wesley llugill, of town. 10 Years Ago MAY, 1900 Announcement has been grade that Donald L. O'Brien, Zurich has been engaged as principal of the Zurich Public School, ef- fective with the fall term, Fourteen members of the Zurich Lions Club who have been in the organization since its charter in 1945, were presented with their charter monarchs ar the 15th anniversary of the charter of the club last Wednes- day night, in the Community Centre, Zurich, William ldiel<le, 1Iensall, was appointed governor of District ar a Kinsmen convention at Windsor over the weekend. Dianne Dietrich, 13 -year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alph- onse Dietrich, Zurich is in St. • Joseph's Hospital, London, as a result of injuries site received when her bicycle. was in collision with a car driven by Raymond Hartman, Zurich, on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Olive Peine and Edward Peine, Detroit have been guests at rhe home of lvliss Inez 1'ung- blut, for the past several days. WHITE BEAN ! NOW 15 THE TIME TO ORDER YOUR SEED REQUIREMENTS CONTRACTS AVAILABLE FOR CORN & BEANS AT MOST ATTRACTIVE PRICES W.G. Thompson & Sons Ltd. HENSALL TELEPHONE 262-2527 FERTILIZER at competitive prices WE STOCK "PROVEN HERBICIDES FOR WHITE BEANS" PAGE ELEVEN Hensall United Church Women Entertain Members of Lutheran Church Women The general meeting of Hen- sall United Church Women was held in Fellowship Hall on Mon- day, May 25, with St, Peter's Lutheran Church women of Zur- ich as guests. Unit I was in charge of the meeting and Mrs. Howard Scane, who chaired the meeting, wel- comed the visitors and read a thought provoking poen "All I worked for, I left Behind." Musical numbers which de- lighted the audience were prov- ided by eleven girls under rhe direction of Miss Meda Sararas and hirs. Beatrice Mess, of Zur- ich. They sang the Twenry-third Psalm, The Mill, Hunters horn, Children's Prayer and the Wed- ding Banquet. Thence of the meeting was Stewardship and Mrs. Searle read, "My Stewardship. " Mrs. Walter Spencer, who wa in charge of the devotional, gave a few thoughts on Stewardship. Three skits were presented by Mrs. David Kyle, Ivlrs. Robert Cook, Mrs. Howard Scare and Airs. Albert Sitirray, Mrs. Spen- cer led in prayer. Mrs. William Fuss acted as pianist for the sing- ing of llyntn 356; and for the offering period. Airs. Harold Currie introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. G. W. Tiffin of Wingham, who spoke on Stewardship. She said that the world needs the "Plus Sign" or the Cross. " Take the nega- tive sign and put yourself there and you will have a plus sign, help us all to be plus signs for Christ." Mrs. Tiffin led in pray- er. Mrs, Albert Shirray thanked the speaker and the girls for their great contribution to the meeting. The offering was taken by Mrs. Ken Elder and Mrs. Jack Consitt and the Dedication Prayer was given by Mrs. Scane, During the business portion, chaired by the president, Mrs. Vern Alderdice, reports were given for supply and welfare, by Mrs. E. Chipchase; treasur- er's report, Mrs. Walter Spencer; visitation, Mrs. Lorne Hay; social functions, Mrs. Alderdice. Motions were made to send $50, for two children to be sent to Camp and to purchase dishes for the church. It was decided to have a church service in charge of the U.C.W. The meeting closed with the Mary Steward Collect and lunch was served by Unit I. Speaking honors t® SH students Kathy Cann of South Huron District High School won the senior division of the first annual Huron County French speaking contest at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, Wednesday. Roberta Neil, also of South Huron recited a poem called L'Amouer which she composed herself and was named runner-up in the junior competition. MOWER WITH YOUR INTERNATIONAL® CUB CADET CADET 60 LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTOR That's right: You get a FREE international Rotary Mower when you purchase a new International Cub Cadet or Cadet 60 Lawn and Garden Tractor now! 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