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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1971-05-06, Page 12THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1971 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS County Council See Demonstration On Hearing Test (by Shirley J. Keller) Continuing a series of present- ations to Huron County Council, Mrs. Shirley Steep, audiometer technician with the Huron County Health Unit and Dr. Frank. Mills, Acting Medical Officer of Health, were on hand Thursday morning in Goderich to demonstrate hear- ing testing which is done in the Child Ilealth Clinics and in the elementary and secondary schools of the county. Reeve Derry Bbyle, Exeter, was the patient for the demonst- ration. The program has been in effect in Huron since last 1964 with two tests being done before any referrals are made by the nurse to the child's family doctor. "It is a very extensive program, Stated Dr. Mills, "very popular with the people who are beginnini now to ask for it." Present duri ng the morning session were the Grade 7 and 8 students of McKillop Township who were allotted 10 minutes just before the noon break to ask any questions they might have, It is understood than the Huron County Board of Education will be invited to send one senior elementary school class each month to county council. The question period for the students is to become a regular feature. Council was informed that the new planning director for the county, Gary Davidson, would take office in the court house Monday, May 3. One of Mr. Davidson's first concerns will be the official county plan which has been approved completely or in principal by many I-Iuron municipalities. Public meeting with regard to the official plan will be conducte soon, council discovered, and the first meeting of the Land Division Committee is set for Tuesday, May 11. 0 OPP 'Report (continued from page 2) ated the damage at $1, 001. Constable Bob Whiteford is investigating the break and entering of six cottages at Maple Grove subdivision north of Grand Bend. Curiosity was apparently rhe motive as very little property was stolen. A fire at the residence of Jack Lapointe, Kirkton, on May 3, is being investigated by Constable Don Mason, and Robert Kaufman of the Fire Marshall's Office. The Exeter Fire Department responded to the call and quickly extinguishec the blaze. Approximately $2, 500. damage resulted. 0 The world is composed of takers and givers. The takers may eat better, but the givers sleep better. Lctilbtr- mosautossuramloinaamarammoigamants 50 Years Ago Mr, Frank Uttley, who had been engaged as a painter for some time with the F, M, Hess Company, has severed his con- nection with that firm and is now with Carlin Brothers, of Seaford'. Mr. John Foster is drilling a well for Mr. George Thiel, of the village. A minor accident last week considerable delayed operations, when a drill became detached from the lifting rods, but Mr. Foster soon overcame the obstacle. Mr. Garfield Winner, who had severely sprained his knee some time ago, is able to get around again, and is improving slowly. Gasoline is now 22 cents a gallon in Detroit, 42 cents in Windsor, 43 cents in !-iensall and only 39 cents in Zurich. Mr. Alfred Meidinger, who had spent the past winter in Sarn- ia, has returned to his ltotne at St. Joseph. Last Monday morning over 35 cases of whiskey arrived in lien - sail by express, billed to some of rhe citizens of that community 40 Years Ago Mr. Clarence Farwell who at- tended the Technical School at Hamilton for a few months has returned home. Mr. Jacob Ortwein of the Bron- son Line, who has been not enjoy- ing his usual health the past winter, was to London the past week to consult a specialist. Dr. C.C. Ross, prominent Hyde Park physician died at the age of 53 years, in London Hospital, after a few days illness. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Ross and was horn in Rog- ersville, just south of Hensail. The fishermen, N,A. Cantin and A. L , Sreenan, who are own- ers of the St. Joseph Fishery, are making preparations to have their nets set. The half -loading season will now soon be here again, and is being observed in some places this month. In Zurich it is usually observed beginning June 1. 25 Years Ago St. Peter's Lutheran Church are having a big year in church prop- erty expansion, as considerable additional building space will be made. Excavating for the new addition has already begun. At a special school meeting called at S.S. No..7, Zurich, the newly proposed Township School Area movement was voted out by a large majority. A com- mittee was appointed to invest - bag kat.e jau5 For all of your Cheese Treats VISIT The Cheese House ZURICH FEATURING: X X X BA.DEN CHEESE X X X OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Friday Night 'Till 9 , -OF - YEARS GONE igate the possibility of establish- ing a high school in Zurich. Miss Mae Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Smith, left on Tuesday for Petrolia, where she will establish a laboratory in the fine hospital at that place. She will also take charge of the x-ray work there. Mr. and tvlrs,. Albert Kalbfleiscl Mrs. Keith Westlake and Ross Johnston, motored to Toronto last Thursday, where they attended the big liberal convention, Orville Witmer has made some improvements to his dairy by re- modelling the front of the build- ing which adds greatly to it's ap- pearance. A naw addition to the rear of Hess Electric has been erected. 15 Years Ago The old frame house opposite the Post Office on Victoria Street is being torn down by the new proprietor, Gerald Gingerich, PAGE THIRTEEN This is one of the old landmarks of Zurich, and has served its purpose. Mr. Gingerich will erect a fine new place of business with living quarters attached. For the first time bands enter- ed in the competition of the South Iluron Musical Festival, , rhe Zurich Lions Club Boys and Girls Band, directed by A.C. Robinson, of London, placed first with 88 points. Rev. Louis lliginell, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood for the past ten years,on Sunday preached his farewell sermon to a large audience. Rev. and Mrs. 1-liginell will be moving to St. C ath Brines. Hector Gill, 49, who had been a fisherman at Grand Bend, died on Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospit- al, London. Born - Oke - In Clinton Public Hospital, on Monday, April 23, 1956, to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Oke, of Zurich, a son. 10 Years Ago Ross Middleton, of Clinton, was elected Deputy -District Governor of Region 3, District A- 9, of Lions International, at the annual Region Rally held last Wednesday night at the Zurich Community Centre. Guest speaker at the Zurich rally was Ward Bolton, of St. Marys, Past Canadian President of Lions Tnternat ional, The I-iensall District Co -Oper- ative have purchased a parcel of land, east of the village of Zur- ich, from Seth Arnmans, where they intend to erect a new feed mill. Mr. and Mrs. Chester L. Smith of Zurich, on Tuesday, May 2, quietly celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary at their home. Mrs. Charles Snell, Mrs. Lloyd Eagleson, Mrs. Lou Eagleson, Mrs. Sid Baker, Mrs. Eben Weig- and, Mrs, Carl Oestreicher, Mrs. Gorden Bender and Mrs. J. W. Gillings, attended the annual WSWS convention of the EUB church at Bridgeport, last week. n Huron County Budget 'Changes Little For 1 971 (continued from page 1) able to hospitals for building programs. This fund is being kept in abeyance at the present time and could be commenced again if any of the hospitals in the County were to launch a building program." CONTRACTS AVAILABLE FOR: WHITE BEANS -CORN - SEED OATS it SEED BARLEY WE HAVE A GOOD SUPPLY OF: REGISTERED, CERTIFIED & FOUNDATION SEED TRY OUR NEW MICHIGAN 275-2X SEED CORN W. G. THOMPSON — "THE HOME OF GOOD SEEDS" HERBICIDESFoR WHITE BEANS EPTAM PATORAN TREFLAN WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF: C 1. L. FERTILIZERS 1 "SEE US BEFORE YOU BUY" masetit G. THOMPSON ND SONS LIMITED Phone 262-2527 Hensall