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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1971-01-07, Page 7THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1971 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS 50 Years Ago Mr. Lloyd Kalbfleisch, who is attending the Waterloo seminary is spending his holidays here. Mr. and Mrs. William O'Brien returned on Saturday evening from a pleasant week's visit with relatives in Detroit. Mrs. George Brock, and daught- er Olive, visited relatives in the village last week. Hay Council will hold it's first meeting of 1921 on Monday, Jan- uary 10. Mr. Zinn, of Montana, is visit- ing at the home of his grandmoth- er, Mrs. M. Kaercher. Mr. Leonard Hudson, of Seaforth spent the last week with his friend Whitney Brokenshire. Jacob Ort, of Detroit, is at pres- ent visiting his sister, Ivlrs. M. Melick. Mr. C. Greb, a former resident of Zurich, has been elected as mayor, of Kitchener. Miss Lila Melick returned to Clinton to finish her course at business college. 40 Years Ago Watch Night will be observed in the Evangelical church on Wednesday evening, when a suit- able program will be rendered. Mr. and Mrs. J, E. Hamilton and Miss Doris Craig, of Windsor, visited with Mrs. Hamilton's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gaister over Christmas, and the two lad- ies remained over for a week. The public will kindly take notice that beginning next week the stores in Zurich will be closed every Tuesday evening for the months of January, February and March, after which they will ag- ain remain open on that evening for the convenience of the public. The nomination for Police Trustee of Zurich on Monday evening was only fairly well attended and there was little on the program for discussion. The following were nominated for the 1931 Board, Jos. Geiger, C. Schilbe, Ed Datars, Sr. , R.F. Stade, William Lamont, William Meidinger, W. S. Ruby, Ward Fritz, Ed Haberer. Only three qualified namely C. Schilbe, J. Geiger, Ed Haberer, who will constitute the 1931 board. 25 Years Ago The men and women who have served their country during the past six years were honoured at a Welcome Home Banquet, held in Zurich December 27. Speakers at the occasion were William Haugh, reeve of Hay Township, the clergymen of the various churches in Zurich; Oscar Klopp and Albert Kalbfleisch who was also chairman for the occasion. Harold Stade, on behalf of the servicemen and women, thanked the ratepayers for the recognition shown the armed services. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stade spent Christmas at the home of the latter's parents, at Ettrick. Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Mack, bridal couple, were New Year's visitors at the former's parents at Crediton. Mr. and Mrs. Elam Shantz and family, of New Hamburg, have moved their effects to the farm in Hay Township, owned by Sam I opp, _OF_ YEARS GONE -BY- 15 Years Ago The Unique Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Geiger on January 2 with 25 members present to discuss the topic "New Canadians" with Bert Klopp leading the discussion, A pretty wedding took place at the St. Jacobs Mennonite church on Saturday, December 24, when Laura Martin of Waterloo and Milo Shantz were united in mar- riage at a candelight service. Mr, and Mrs. Henry Adkins, of near Hensall and son Stewart of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, elect- rician in the Airforce in that city, were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baker near Hillsgreen. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Hess and family, of Toronto, were holiday visitors with the former's mother, Mrs. A.F. Hess, of town. Mr. 13amor Well, a chemist of Montreal spent the weekend in town attending the funeral of his sister, the late Ida Well, on Sat- urday. Mrs, William Mason of Dash- wood who died suddenly on Fri- day, December 23, in St. Joseph' Hospital, London, was the former Almina Hutchinson of Biddulph Township. Misses Gertrude and Lovina Schade, of London were Christ- mas visitors at the home of their brothers Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schade of the 14th concession artd Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Schade, Dash- wood. 10 Years Ago 174,0, PAGE SEVEN St. Joseph - Drysdale - Bluewater DEBBIE HOGG 236-4857 THERESA JEFFREY CORRESPONDENTS 236-4159 News Along The Shore of Beautiful Lake Huron A New Year's Day family re- union dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Dominic Jeffrey with all their twelve children and their families in attendance. As well, Mrs. Jef- frey's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Siemon, of Zurich, and Mr. Jeffrey's mother, Mrs, Sara Jef- frey, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hogg and family were also guests. Mr. and Mrs. John Denomme and family, of Tecumseh, visit- ed Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Den- omme during the holidays. Roberta Hogg is a patient in St, Joseph's Hospital, London. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Geraldine Charrette who wa: a patient in South lluron Hospital. Exeter, over the holidays return - Plans of the government to turn the Pinery Provincial Park area into a winter playground have been proceeding gradually, and have met with public approval, said C . E, Jones M. P. P, Lambton East, last Thursday. "Ski -runs, " said Mr. Jones, "have already been constructed and are being used by sports enthusiasts. Ratepayers of the Zurich Sep- arate School elected six people to serve as a board for the coming year, when they voted on Wednes- day, January 4-. Leading the polls at Wednesday's election was Mozart Gelinas, with 67 votes. Following him carne Louis Far- well with 64 votes, Leo Meiding- er, 62, Mrs. Theresa Pearson, 58, Joseph Denomme, 49, and Alphonse Grenier 43. Mrs. James Bonthron, formerly cf Hensall, passed away suddenly pit Victoria Hospital on Monday, December 26, Miss Louise Talbot, who has been with Mutual Life Insurance Co., in Kitchener, for about a year and a half, commenced work 'an the Bank of Montreal, Exeter, on Tuesday, We wish Louise every success in her new venture. Marion Joyce Witmer, of Zur- ich, became the bride of Ross Montague Dobson, of Exeter, at a double ring candlelight cerem- ony in the Evangelican United Brethren Church, Zurich, on Friday, December 30, 0 "A short course in Human Rel- ations." The following ideas ,vere presented; (1) The six most import- ant words are, I admit I made a mistake, (2) the five most import- ant words are, "I am proud of you, (3) The four most important words are, "What is your opinion?" The three most important words are, "If you please, " The one least important word is, "I". ed home on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly and family, of London, spent the weekend at the home of Mrs. Kelly's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Corriveau, in Blake, Miss Gail Denomme and Miss Elaine Jeffrey spent a week's holiday visiting Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Stahton and Debbie, in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Gerard Geoffroi, of Ottawa carne home for his vacation to the home of his mother, Mrs, Sara Jeffrey in St. Joseph. Mr. and Mrs, Victor Brisson and family, of Detroit spent the New Year's weekend with Mrs. Valerie Cantin at her home in St. Joseph. Bob Fournier, of London, spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Jeffrey, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Taylor, of London spent a week over the holidays visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ted Geoffrey and family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mernov- age, of Royal Oak Michigan, spent Christmas week at Mrs, Sara Jeffrey's at St. Josephs. Mr. and Mrs, Sunny Siemon and family, of Windsor spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Siemon, of Zurich. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Whitting- ham, of Toronto, and their two children, spent New Year's Day with their cousins Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hogg and family. We would like to wish every- body a very safe and Happy New Year, THE 7 A TAX REDUCTION POGAM The 1970 Farm Tax Reduction Program is the most recent phase in the Government of Ontario's long-term plan to reform the system of local taxation in this province. This program will help farm property owners to pay their municipal and education taxes. Farm property owners will receive $20,000,000 in special assistance from the Government of Ontario. This amounts to 25 percent of the net municipal taxes on eligible farm property. To be eligible, the property owner must live in Ontario. Also, if the farm property is Tess than 11 acres, it must have yielded $2,000 or more in gross income during the year. Cheques and information leaflets are being mailed out by the Department of Municipal Affairs to every eligible farm owner. Additional information may be obtained from: The Municipal Subsidies Branch Department of Municipal Affairs 801 Bay Street, Toronto 5, Ontario DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS W. DARCY McKEOUGH MINISTER OR The County or District Offices of the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FOOD, WILLIAM A. STEWART MINISTER