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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1970-08-13, Page 5THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1970 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS PAGE FIVE 50 Years Ago Mr, and Mrs. J.J. Basey spent the holidays with friends and relatives in Guelph and Kitchener. A newspaper offered a certain prize for the answer to the follow- ing question, "Why is a newspap- er like a woman? "Because every man should have one of his own, and not run after his neighbours. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Gascho and Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Schwart- zentruber, of the Bronson Line, attended the funeral of a relative down East over Sunday, On Friday evening, the sched- uled_ league game between Zur- ich -and Gederich was played on the local diamond, and was an easy victory for the locals, by a score of 7-2. Dr. O'Dwyer again showed his old- time form as a ball twirler and was hard to get a hit off. Mr. Frank Siebert, of Detroit, is at present vacationing at his home here. Mr. Louis Prang, of the village last week advised that he has corn that measures eight feet, ten inches in height, tomato vines that are four foot six in length, and pumpkin vines, thirteen feet six inches. 40 Years Ago Word was received hereof the passing of a former well-known resident of this community, more so at Dashwood, in the person of Mr. John Fried who died at his home in California, on Friday of last week. Mr. George Farwell and daugh- - OF - YEARS GONE - BY- ter Marcella, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mittleholtz and two children, are away on a motor trip to Toronto, Hamilton, Kitchener and other eastern points. Mrs. J. H, Langford and Mrs. MacCracken, of London, were Friday visitors with Mr. and Mrs, R. F. Stade, of town. Alex Smith and son, Eldrid, are visiting with relatives and friends in Omer, Michigan and Detroit, A sacred band concert was en- joyed in Hensall by the Blyth Band on the Park Grounds on Sunday evening, July 27, which commenced at 8 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cook and members of their fancily, have returned after a pleasant several weeks trip to Algoma District, Owen Sound and other lake ports, returning by way of Toronto, and enjoying the trip very much. 25 Years Ago Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, Dashwood who has been very ill in a Toron- to hospital, is recuperating at his home in Dashwood. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Datars and Anita motored to Guelph last Sunday, where the latter will be attending the Lutheran Camp for a week. Mr. Jules Corriveau, of Det- roit, called on friends in this vicinity over the past weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Wag- ner, and two children are holi- daying at the Wagner home in Zurich for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Gemmings Used Equipment Ferguson 3 -furrow plow John Deere 12 foot heavy spring cultivator Case 6A pull -type combine MF 2 -furrow 12" plow Freeman loader, fork and material bucket IHC No. 10 10 -plate 6 -foot one-way disc John Deere 3 -furrow 12" plow Case blower and 60 feet of pipe I HC "A" tractor, 2 -row cultivator and bean puller Ford 3 -furrow 14" plow David Brown 3 -furrow 14" plow Overum 3 -furrow 14" plow Ford 8N tractor or Ferguson 28-85 tractor Your choice 550 Ford 204 10 -foot wheel disc '625 Ford 612 Forage Harvester, 2 -row cornhead and pickup Ford Super Major Ford Super Major and loader 64 Ford 6000 Diesel 65 Ford 6000 Diesel Massey Ferguson 180 "D" loaded with extras Ford 4500 tractor, loader, back hoe $ 75 100 125 140 195 250 250 275 325 340 350 490 875 1550 1950 2950 3300 4995 8850 BLUE TAG NEW SPECIALS Ford 501 3 -Point Hitch 7' Mower w465 Ford 3 -point hitch, 2 -row cultivator Shields and stabilizer disc $125 6MONTHS FREE FINANCE On All New Ford Tractors, Combines and Equipment Larry Snider Motors LIMITED FORD TRACTOR EXETER 235-1640 LUCAN 227-4191 of Fresno, California, are holi- daying at the house of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mr. W. Johns- ton, of Zurich. Farmers are busy this week with their crops of wheat which is badly down and tangled up, Some threshing has commenced, Miss Kathleen I•Iay has taken a position in Traquair's Hardwars Store in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore La- porte, of Windsor, are vacation- ing on the Bluewater Highway. 15 Years Ago The dwelling property in town of the late Mrs, Emily Fuss has been purchased by Mrs, Nancy Koehler, who gets immediate possession. The newly built cottage just next to llerb hiousseau's house, and erected by Mr. Mousseau, and recently vacated by Alr. and Mrs. Grant Case, has been sold to Mr, and Mrs, Leonard Bownalu. Rev. Father Kenneth Dietrich reports (via Air Mail) a very int- eresting and pleasant journey to the Philippines. Rev: Father D. Monaghan Itas left for a week's holiday . During his absence Father Richard Bedard of Brockville, and who is vacat- ioning with his relatives here, will be in charge of Father Mona- ghan's work at St. Boniface Par- ish. Mrs. W, Muteh and daughter Dorothy, of Clinton, Mr. W. Ivlutch, of Paisley, Mrs. Carrie Armstrong, of Woodstock, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. 11, Y'ungblut and Inez, Bayfield Pavilion packed to capacity Wednesday evening, July 20, was the setting for a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Don Mousseau, newly- weds 10 Years Ago At a special meeting of the council of the village of llensall, George Armstrong was appointed as chairman of the 1 tydro Com- mission to replace the late R.E. Shaddick, who passed away last week. Ralph Latimer, Zurich, Itas been hired by the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce to handle the chores of secretary, made - vacant by the departure of Mrs. J. W. Peace. Mr, and Mrs. Edward Deichert, newlyweds, left on Sunday for their home in Scarborough, after spending several days with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Deichert and Mr. and Mrs. Rus- sell Grainger. Mrs. Betty Carrrie, of London, attended the Robinson -Greer wedding last Saturday, and is visiting relatives in the vicinity this week. Mr. Frederick Papirieau, a native of St. Joseph Parish and now a resident of Detroit, spent a few days in this parish the past week in residence with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ducharme, who are in charge of caring for the Pap- ineau farm. LIVESTOCK SHIPPING TO TORONTO UNION STOCK YARDS Dunn and Levack Every Monday All Loads Fully Insured! CONTACT Campbell McKinley RR 1, ZURICH Phone 262-5430 serememeememenmememememainuome The best time to control the >econd brood of birch leaf Miner is late June or.early July, accord- ing to horticulturists with the Ontario Department of Agricult- ure and Food. The larvae which have dropped to the ground to pupate are just emerging at this time. Satisfactory results can be obt- ained by the use of lindane or malathion. These sprays should be applied by carefully following the manufacturer's directions. 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