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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-
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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.
Glen Greb, R, R, 3, Zurich won
second prize in a Credit Union
essay competition at the Western
Ontario Agricultural School,
Ridgetown, it was announced
last week.
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