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Zurich Citizens News, 1971-04-08, Page 12PAGE TWELVE ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1971 50 Years Ago Mr. G. Holtzman has moved his household effects into the residence of Mrs. C. Wagner, where he has rented a couple of rooms. Mr. C .S. Zehr, of Wellesley, preached to the Blake Mennonite Church on Sunday, then returned to his home the following day. Miss Louisa Rarig left for Kitchener on Monday morning where she will remain for a length of time. A large number from Zurich and area attended the funeral of the late Samuel Beaver, near Exeter, last Sunday afternoon. Mr. William Rarig left for Milverton on Saturday where he has accepted a position as a blacksmith. Mr. Philip Sipple, of Pigeon, Michigan, spent a few days visiting with friends and relatives in this area last week. 40 Years Ago The Mercantile Firm of J. Gascho and Son, Zurich have taken over the grocery and dry goods stock of J.S. Bedard, Drysdale. We have just received a good supply of fresh Farmaldehyde, which we are offering the public at a little lower in price than previous years. Be sure and get your supply early at the Zurich Drug Store. Mr. Newell Geiger who spent Easter at his home here, has returned to Toronto to resume his studies at the University. Miss Catherine Merner who is attending high school at Elm- ira, is spending the holidays at her home here. The Misses Monica and Mad- eline Ducharme of St. Joseph, are spending their holidays with their sister, Mrs. Noel Laporte. Mr. Donald Manson, who underwent a very serious operat- ion in the hospital, at London, has returned to his home, and is well on the way to recovery. 25 Years Ago Mr. Philip Fassold, of Dash- wood, has disposed of his black- smith business which he has owned and operated for the past 42 years, to Ward Fritz of Zur- ich. The old building is being torn down and an up-to-date gas station will be erected. After carrying the Dashwood mail for more than 44 years. Mr„ Henry Hoffman has retired, and his place is now being taken by Ross Guenther. Mr, Albert Clausius has purch- ased a frame dwelling house in Crediton, and intends moving it to Zurich in the very near future, William F. Jennison has been given the contract to haul grav- el on the Township roads, at a rate of 56 cents per yard for hauling and 45¢ per yard for crushing. Public meetings are being called in various sections of Hay Township, for the purpose of discussing the formation of a Hay Township School Area. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Flaxbard have moved their household effects into the apartment above Johnston and Kalbfleisch hard- ware store, which has recently been vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Ross Johnston. - OF- YFARS GONE - BY- 15 Years Ago A special ceremony took place in Varna United Church Sunday last, when a polished oak communion table, the gift of the Women's Association to the church, was dedicated in a service conducted by the pastor. A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hayter on March 24, celebrating the 80th anniv- ersary of Mr. Henry Hayter's birthday, Mrs. C.L. Jinks who was a patient in Victoria Hospital, London, suffered with a fractur- ed hip, was removed to South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Beuhler of Waterloo have moved their household effects to Zurich and will occupy their home which they purchased from Mr. Ed Haberer as soon as it is vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Scott, who are moving to Alvinston. Russell Webb, 54, who died suddenly Friday March 30 from a heart attack at his home, concession 15, Stephen Township had farmed there for 24 ears, Dr. and Mrs, Bruce Eickmeier,, of Hamilton, were weekend visitors with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eickmeier. Dr. Eickmeier joined with his partner Dr. Shearer and left here en -route to Toledo Ohio where they will take post graduate studies at one of the hospitals there. 10 Years Ago One of the oldest residents of Zurich, William Rader, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, in his 93rd year. The council of the Township of Hay at their regular monthly meeting on Monday afternoon decided to build a new bridge on the Ortwein sideroad, bet- ween concessions 13 and 14. At a recent meeting of the Huron County Weekly Newspap- er Association, held in Clinton, Don Southcott, of Exeter, was elected president of the group for the corning year. Herb Turk- heim, vice-president and Wilma Dinnin, secretary. Ervin Eckstein, of Dashwood has purchased Aaron Restemayerr home, and the latter is building a new home on the adjoining lot., Douglas Thiel has returned to his home in Zurich after his school term at Agricultural College in Ridgetown. LAC and Mrs. Myles Uttley, and son, Brian, have returned to their home in Ottawa, after spending some time in Zurich Medical costs being what they are these days, no matter where an ailment starts, the pain tends to settle in the vicinity of the hip pocket. Wife to husband reluctant to help small son with homework: "Help him now when you can. 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