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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1971-03-11, Page 8PAGE EIGHT ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS 50 Years Ago Mr. J. Hey Jr., has recently moved his effects into the prop- erty he recently purchased from F.M. Hess. Mr. Oscar Klopp, local auct- ioneer, attended the North Huron Breeder's Association sale at Wingham last week, where he assisted the auctioneer, Mr. Robert Ames. The police trustees of the vil- lage of Zurich have received notice from the Ontario Hydro - Electric Commission that the surplus in last year's operations must be returned to the local consumers, Arrnagements have been made for the establishment of continu- ation classes at the Public School in Hensall. A little girl was brought into Zurich one day recently who had filled her ear with wads of paper and suffering greatly. Both village doctors being out of town the village barber with the aid of tweezers and such instruments as he had at hand, removed the obstruction and dressed the in- flamed ear almost as skillfully as a surgeon. 40 Years Ago Mr. Ed Krueger, who has been a resident of Stanley Township for some time, has leased the farm owned by Mr. Jacob Oesch, of the Goshen Line, north of Zurich. A number from the village and community attended the auc- tion sale of farm stock and imp- lements of Mr. Conrad Siemon, on Tuesday, and everything at the sale went fairly well consid- ering conditions. Mr. and Mrs. Siemon are moving to Hensall where they will reside in future. An interesting and happy mat- rimonial event took place at the United Church Manse, Grand Bend, when the pastor united in holy wedlock, on Wednesday, March 4, Miss Dorothy Brenner, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brenner, of Zurich and Mr. Lloyd Hendrick of the Blue Water Highway, Hay Township, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hendrick. Mr. Ferdinand Haberer, of town has treated himself to a fine new Oldsmobile sedan, mak ing the purchase from C. Fritz and Son. Mr. William Thiel had a most successful auction sale of his farm effects on Tuesday last, and has during the past week, moved into his residence in town. 25 Years Ago Mrs. Wellington Johnston received a nasty gash in her right hand, when she opened the refrigerator door and a milk bottle fell out and hit on a shelf, resulting in a broken bottle. Mrs. Johnston tried to catch it, and doing so she suffered a cut on her hand which required several stit- ches to close. So far this year the maple syrup season has been a flop. Somehow, the sap does not seem to want to run and this is a big disappointment to those effect- ed. A rather interesting real estate deal was put through early this week, when Howard Klopp pur- - OE_ YEARS GONE - BY- chased from Harry Hess some land just east of his electric shop. In the near future, Mr. Klopp plans to erect a modern service station on the premises. The council of the Township of Hay has granted permission to St. Peter's Parish at St. Josept to hold eight or ten games of bingo during the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Mousseau have moved their household eff- ects into their home in town. 15 Years Ago Bob Hern, R. R,1, Hensall, prominent junior farmer, 4-1-1 leader and winner of the Queen's Guineas in 1951, has accepted a position as herdsman with one of Ontario's oldest purebred farm near Simcoe. Mrs. Lillian Johnston was taker by ambulance on Thursday last to South Huron Hospital, her conc ition at time of writing is quite serious. Abner "Bobby" Willert, a well known resident of Grand Bend had a close escape of death on Saturday, when he slipped into the icy water of the Ausable River and had to cling to a tree branch for an hour before being rescued. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bedard have vacated the home of Mr. Henry Clausius in town, next to the Zurich Dairy and moved their effects into one of the Kalbfleiscl houses, opposite the Planing Mill Mr. Clausius is installing the conveniences in the home and giving it a complete renovating before occupying same. Mr. John Gallman has return- ed home from St. Joseph's Hospi- tal after an eye operation and is progressing nicely. 10 Years Ago It was announced on Tuesday that the Township of Hay has purchased the present Post Office building in Zurich for a new municipal office site. The prop- erty was purchased from Earl Yungblut, the present owner. Mrs. Clare Geiger showed coloured pictures of her recent trip to Florida, also pictures taken on a trip to northern Mich- igan and scenic places of inter- est in Ontario, to the members of the Zurich Women's Institute at their meeting in February. Summer Swingers Work on Project (by Grace Schwartzentruber) Twelve girls of the Summer Swingers and their leaders met at the home of Mrs. Orlen Schwartzentruber. Roll Call was "One point to consider when buy. ing fabric for summer wear." Some answers were; 1, firmly woven; 2, washable and easy to care for. 3, cost 4. good quality fabrics, 5. heavier weight for pants; 6. light weight for blouses After a discussion on altering our patterns we were shown how to straighten our material. There are two ways to straighten cotton 1. By tearing or pulling a thread and cutting along the line. 2. Stretch the fabric on the bias for the full length in the direction of the short corner. To straighten crimpolene or knit, place a ruler at 90 degree angle to fold, mark along cross- wise grain and cut. Next meeting is to be held at Mrs. 13111 Smith's and at that time we hope to have all our outfits cut out. Mrs. J. Garfield Witmer, of 720 Lorne Avenue, London passed away in St. Joseph's Hosp- ital, London, on Saturday, Marcl 11, in her 60th year. Mr. Leon Bedard has returned to his home on the Blue Water Highway, after being a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Carrie Weber is spending the winter months at the Queens - THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1971 way Nursing Home, in Hensall, Mrs, John Albrecht, who has been in residence at the Nursing Home, has returned to her home in Zurich. 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