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Zurich Citizens News, 1970-07-16, Page 13{ THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1970 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS PAGE THIRTEEN -OE- YEARS GONE s _B Y 50 Years JULY, 1920 Mr., and Mrs. George Farwell who have recFntly moved from Zurich to Detroit, are spending several days in Dunnville. Owing to the absence of Rev. F.B. Meyer, there will be no preaching services in the Evangel- ical Church this Sunday morning or evening. The Clydesdale entire horse, "Golden Ball, " who was managed by Mr. Cyrus Colosky, of the village and owned by Mr, J.L. Miller, of near Exeter, died last week of paralysis. The loss to Mr. Miller is around $1, 000. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Greb and family, of Kitchener, are settled in their fine summer home at Grand Bend. Mr. Valentine Gelber Sr., has p;archased the building and land in Blake, which he has occupied for some time. The Hall Dent glove factory is now turning out a large number of ladies' gloves each week. 40 Years Ago JULY, 1930 On Saturday of this week, will commence a two weeks reduction sale in the general store of J. W. Merner, of Zurich. Beginning July 1, the rate on letters to places outside of Cann, ada, with the exception of places in the Empire, France and North and South America (to which the Canadian domestic rate applies) will be 5 cents for each letter weighing one ounce or less. After many years of active nursing, Mrs. Robert Patterson, Sr. :'.as decided to retire from hospital work. For fifteen years she has successfully conducted a splendid cottage hospital, which has serv- ed well the needs of the comm- unity. The following young ladies and gents left last Sunday, for Detroit, where they intend to spend their holidays: Master Gerais Rau, the Misses Jean, Marie and Geraldine Laporte, Florence Den- omme, and Muril Jeffrey. 25 Years Ago JULY, 1945 The Hay Township council has granted permission to the Canadian National Railways to erect a new waiting and freight HALF-PRICE _FILM PROCESSING BLACK AND WHITE 8 exposure 55 cents 12 — 85 cents, 20 — $1.35 KODACOLOR 8 exposure $2.12 12 —$2.88, 20 — $4.50 By-pass "middleman store, keeper", send DIRECT to processing plant and save up to 50%! Sand film, cash, cheque or money order along with this ad to: Clinton Photo Service CLINTON, ONTARIO Add 5% tax. Citizens News—July 16 station at Kippen. Mr. Victor Dinnin is taking a special manual course at Hamil- ton Technical School this summer Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Far- well of Toronto, are spending a two-week vacation with members of their family in and around Zurich. 11r. Lorne Klopp, Gordon and Stanley Smith, have returned home after a very pleasant fishing trip to the Parry Sound district. Campers who have scampered off to the beach to avoid the July heat are finding themselves in a bad way, as there is almost frost each night. Mr. Joseph Druar has sold his lovely farm and home to his neighbour, Mr. Alex Meidinger. The Zurich Lions Club are holding their first picnic at Turn - bull's Grove on Wednesday even- ing. Mrs. Earl Zimmer and family, Windsor, are spendin& their vac- ation with Mrs. A. Zimmer, in Dashwood. 15 Years Ago JULY, 1955 The tenth annual reunion of the Willert family was held at Jowett's Grove, Bayfield, July 2, with ideal weather. Mrs. John Turkheim and Miss Marlene Wagner spent last week at Waterloo College, where they attended lectures and classes for church music and pipe organ. Mr. Ross Gascho, of London, was a weekend visitor with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gascho. Mr. Ferd Haberer has returned to his home after being a patient in St. Joseph's Ilospital, London for some weeks. Mr. Morris Rau and sister, Mrs. Calvin Cutler, of Detroit, were holiday visitors with their mother, Mrs. John Paul Rau. The Summer Vacational Bible School sponsored by the local Mennonite church is having an- other good year with about 140 children in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Gerard, and bab y, of Leamington, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hartman, of Goshen South. Douglas Dick, 23, of the Parr Line, Hay Township, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Dick, was taken to the Stratford General Hospital, with a crushed foot and broken bones. 10 Years Ago JULY, 1960 Construction on the new bowl- ing alley at the east end of Zur- ich, is proceeding on schedule, according to Ernie Laidlaw, who will be proprietor of the district's finest recreation centre. Sixteen new four -foot fluores- cent street lights will be installed in the village of Zurich this sum- mer, it was reported by the hydro committee of the village. Wednesday, July 27, has been set as the date the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic will be held in Zurich. Douglas Thiel, Ken Weido and Hugh Clausius spent a weekend on a fishing trip at Chesley Lake. Mrs. Gerald Gingerich and infant daughter, have returned to their home in Zurich, from Clint- on Public Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Johnston, and family,• spent a few days this week in Rochester, New York. Miss Meda Surerus, Toronto, is spending the summer vacation period at her home in Zurich. 0— Coronary artery disease dev- elops over many years of time, says the Ontario Heart Foundation. The earlier in life a heart -saving diet is adopted, the lower your risk of heart attack, Couple Honored At Picnic The Sunday Church School and congregational members of Em- manuel United Church, Zurich, held a picnic luncheon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Gascho, on Sunday, July 12. Following the meal, a present- ation of folding table and chairs and a desk set, were made on behalf of the Sunday School tea- chers and pupils, to Mr. and Mrs. John Geiger, honouring them on their recent marriage and mark- ing Mr, Geiger's retirement from the position of Sunday Church School superintendent, as the couple take up residence in Lond- on. Robert Horner made the pres- entation on behalf of the group and Mr. Geiger respondecFwith brief remarks of appreciation. 0 Bayfield Council Bayfield Council met last Mon- day night at 8 p. m. in the Mun- icrpalBuildin council chambers. Reeve E.W. Oddleifson and all councillors were present. A discussion was held on the advisability of joining one of the conservation areas. It was felt that this would make available engineering advice that could help in solving the lake shore erosion problem. The council decided to call for tenders on the maintenance of the recently purchased Bayfield Street lighting system. The financial statement of the village to June 30 was presented by Clerk -treasurer Gord Graham which indicated a very healthy financial position. It was noted that all commitments have been met. animal health service INJECT NEW VIGOUR INTO YOUR LIVESTOCK WITH SHUR-GAIN VITAMINS ADE INJECTABLE. Prevent vitamin deficiencies in beef and dairy cattle, horses, sheep and swine with Shur -Gain Vitamins ADE Injectable. Concentrated solutions permit small volume injections and rapid treatment of large numbers of animals. Use Shur -Gain Injectable ADE too, in building resistance to disease and for minimizing stress conditions. Shur -Gain Injectable ADE —a superior grade identified by the brown and white package at our Shur -Gain Animal Health Service Centre. dairy feeds M. DEITZ and SON DIAL 236.4951 ZURICH ZURICH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY .„..0 HORSE Huron County's Largest AT ZURICH COMMUNITY PARK SATURDAY, JULY 25, 1970 M. L. STARTING AT 2 P.M. SHARP Heavy Horses — Light Horses Ponies --- Saddle Classes Western Horse Show -- "FOOD BOOTH ON GROUNDS" "Tory" Gregg, Master of Ceremonies Adults: $1.00 High School: 75c Pre -School Children: Free Public School: 25c