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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1970-11-19, Page 11THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1970 50 Years Ago Robert Williams, who has been in Zurich for a number of years, recently left for Quebec, where he intends to make his home, F, C, Kalbfleisch attended the flax manufacturer's convention in London this week, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Oesch have taken up housekeeping in the house purchased by Mrs. I. Geiger. This was formerly the property of William Meidinger. Mrs. W C. Wagner was on a business trip to London this week, Trefle Laporte, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Laporte, Sauble Line, underwent a serious operat- ion for appendicitis last week. The operation was performed by Dr. MacKinnon and Dr. O'Dwyer Tohn I-tey received a painful injury to his foot, and sprained his ankle, last week. He was let- ting the wagon out of the barn at the time of the accident. Miss Florence West, of London, was visiting her friend, Miss Elva Iieyrock, over this past weekend. 40 Years Ago Mr. and Mrs, Fred Turner and son Grant, of Goderich, were Sunday visitors with friends in Zurich. Mr. and Mrs. William F. Braun and two sons, of Forest, were Monday visitors at the home of William Lamont. Alvin Gascho, of Kitchener, visited with his parents over the weekend. Mr, and Mrs. Urban Pfile, of the 14th concession, Hay; Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Tacobe, of the Parr Line, were Sunday visitors with friends at Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. A. Galloway and daughter Elora, of Toronto; Mrs. Gibson and daughter; Mrs. Martin and her daughter Marion, all of Stratford, were Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs. E. Eilber. Mrs. Gibson will visit with Mrs. Eilber for some time. Myrvin Steckle was a Thursday visitor with friends at Ingersoll. John Deichert was a Sunday visitor to Kitchener and other points. Gerald Bedard, who is teach- ing at Toronto, spent the week- end with his parents here. 25 Years Ago Milfred Doerr and his sisters, Edith and Alma, of Laird, Sask- atchewan, were visitors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Elmore Thiel. Mr, and Mrs, William Dinnin and family, of Hensall, visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Victor Dinnin, and their new baby son, "Billie." The many friends of Mr, Con- rad Schilbe, will be pleased to learn that he has returned home from the hospital, and is progres- sing favourably after his accident. Mr. and Mrs, Henry Steinbach and Mr, and Mrs. Ted Steinbach, accompanied by Mrs. Emily Fuss, visited in Windsor over the weekend. . Mrs. Elmore Thiel and Mr, and Mrs. Harold Thiel, recently from the west, were at Hyde Park, on Sunday where they visited with Mr. and Mrs, Russell Pitt. Mr. and Mrs, Philip Hartman and family, of the Bronson Line, Mrs. N. Dietrich, Betty, Eugene, and Herbert Dietrich spent Sun- - OF - YEARS GONE - BY- day with Mr. and Mrs, Kuno Hartman. 15 Years Ago The Zurich and district hunters who journeyed up to Manitoulin Island for the annual deer hunt have arrived home and were well compensated for their efforts as we understand they came home with seven deer, and if they averaged around 200 pounds each, which is a fair weight, that would mean about 1400 pounds of deer. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bedard, of Toronto, were weekend visitors at the home of the former's moth- er. Miss Arlene 1-•laberer and Ren- ona Watson, of Western Univer- sity, London, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ferd 1-Iaberer. Mr. and Mrs. Tames Hackett and daughter Linda, of St. Cath- arines, were weekend visitors at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Steinbach. 10 Years Ago Work is to begin this week on the $19, '700 post office in the village of Zurich, according to rohn B. Erb, Wellesley, who has been awarded the contract for the construction of the new build- ing. Nominations for the village of Zurich will take place in the Township Hall, on Friday, Nov- ember 25, from seven to eight o'clock in the evening. At their meeting last Thursday night the Hay Township School Area Board approved the plans of Donald L. O'Brien, principal of the Zurich school for the org- anization of a safety patrol at the. intersection of Highway 84. Mrs. Earl Heywood and Grant, visited over the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Thiel. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sararas, of Waterloo, were weekend vis- itors with the former's mother, Mrs. Adeline Sararas. ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS Zurich UCW The November meeting of the Zurich United Church Women held on Thursday, November 12, at 8 o'clock in the church base- ment. The convenor, Mrs. R. Grainger opened the meeting by singing "The Name of Jesus." Mrs. C. Geiger read some thoughts for Remembrance Day, followed by a prayer. Mrs. G. Bullock and Mrs. W. Neeb sang a duet accompanied by Mrs. M. Steckle. Mrs. Mary Hey led in prayer, The offering was taken by Mrs. Mary Hey and Mrs. Urban Pfile. Mrs. R. Grainger introduced the guest speaker, Captain Mrs. McCune, of the Salvation Army, Goderich. Mrs. McCune gave an interesting talk on the history of the Salvation Army. Mrs. Don O'Brien and Mrs. Wayne Horner favored with a duet accompanied by Mrs. Milton Oesch. After the business session a fellowship and lunch hour was enjoyed. 0 Obituary MRS. WILLIAM DECKER A highly respected resident .of the community for many years, Mrs. William Decker, of Zurich passed away in South iluron Hospital, on Thursday, Novem- ber 12. She was in her '77th year. Born in Stephen Township on October 25, 1894, she was the former Violet Susanna Gaiser, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Gaiser. Before retiring to the village some years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Decker farmed just outside Zur- ich, on highway 84. Surviving besides her husband are one son Karl, R. R.1, Zurich; one sister, Mrs. Ferd (Alice) Haberer, Zurich; one brother, Lloyd, of Crediton; and six grandchildren. • The body rested at the West- lake funeral home, Zurich, until Sunday afternoon, November 15, when the funeral service was held in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, conducted by Rev. A.C. Black- well. Interment was in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Goshen Line. Pallbearers were Wayne, Brian Randy and Timothy Decker, Richard Gaiser and Arn Meyer. NOMINATIONS TOWNSHIP OF STANLEY NOTICE is hereby given to municipal electors of the Township of Stanley, Township of Tuckersmith, Village of Bayfield and Town of Seaforth, that a Nomination Meeting WILL. BE HELD IN THE TOWNSHIP HALL, VARNA —ON— MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1970 From the Hour of 7 to 8 p.m. For the purpose of nominating two representatives to the HURON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD For a Two-year Term, 1971 and 1972 If a greater amount of candidates than required to fill the said offices are nominated, and make the required declar- ation, an election will be held on MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1970 PLEASE NOTE that when a proposed candidate is not present at the Nomination Meeting, his nomination will not be valid unless there is satisfactory evidence that the proposed candidate consents to be so nominated. MEL GRAHAM, Returning Officer Dated at Varna this Sixth Day of November. 1970. HENSALL KINETTES The Kinette Club of Hensall held their meeting at the home of Mrs. William Fuss, who wel- comed two guests, Mrs, Sharon Hoffman and Mrs, Mark Garrett. Mrs. Ian McCallum was present- ed with a Kinette Pin and Kin- ette by-laws. It was decided to have the annual shut-ins visits Sunday, December 6, and on December , PAGE ELEVEN 9, the Kinettes will journey to the Pyschiatric Hospital, at God- erich to assist the Kinsmen in entertaining the patients there. A donation was given to the Teen Agers to help establish a Teen -Town in Hensall. Mrs. Garret, of Bayfield dem- onstrated liquid embroidery paint- ing which made a very interest- ing meeting. The Sterling Trust Corporation GUARANTEED TRUST CERTIFICATES 7% for 1 and 2 Year Terms 81/2% for 3, 4 and 5 Year Terms Member: CANADA DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION J. W. HABERER "AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE" Zurich Phone 236-4346 NOTICE OF NOMINATION Nominations of Separate School Supporters for Representation on the Huron County Board of Ed- ucation will be held in the Hay Township Hall ZURICH, ONTARIO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1970 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 2: p.m. (EST) Nominees must be a Separate School Supporter and may be from any municipality within the County of Huron (One Representative to be elected) W. C. HORNER. Clerk, Hay Township N TOWNSHIP OMINATION OF STANLEY NOTICE is hereby given to municipal e Township of Stanley, that a Nomination Meeting held in the Township Hall, Varna, on lectors of the will be MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1970 At the hour of 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,. for the purpose of Nominating persons for the office of Reeve, Deputy Reeve, and three Councillors for the years 1971 and 1972, IF AN ELECTION IS NECESSARY THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES WITH THE FOLLOMING DEPUTY RETURNING 'OFFICERS: PLACE D.R.O. Cal Horton's Residence Bill Caldwell Ted Robinson's Residence Alex McBeath Township Hall, Varna Norman Smith Jim Cleave's Residence Leonard Talbot Former Blake School Frank McClinchey — ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1970 And will be open from 10:00 o'clock a.m. until 8:00 o'clock p.m. and no longer PLEASE NOTE that when a proposed candidate is not present at the Nomination Meeting, his nomination will not be valid unless there is satisfactory evidence that the proposed candidate consents to be so nominated. MEL GRAHAM, Township of Stanley. Dated at Varna this Sixth Day of November. 1970.