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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1971-05-27, Page 10PAGE TEN gum ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1971 50 Years Ago Mr. Wellington Johnston is improving his dwelling and his butcher shop with a coat of paint While attending the afternoon sports on the ball grounds, the Chevrolet car owned by August Koehler, north of Zurich, was taken out of the Evangelical Church shed, and run about 100 miles. It was found the next morning two and a half miles south of Zurich. Granulated sugar was selling for $11 for a 100 lb. bag, and a one pound tin of the best quality salmon was only 18 cents. Mr. Peter Corriveau, of St. Joseph, better known as "steep)e- jack Pete" is at present painting the steeple on the Lutheran Church in Zurich. Sant Wein has sold his barber shop in Crediton to Emmerson Wenzel, of Kitchener, who takes possession in August. Cook Brothers in Hensall have recently received a shipment of three carloads of new automob- iles. A meeting and rest room is being opened by the Women's Institute and the WCTU groups in the Rennie block, which was at one time occupied by the Zurich branch of the Sovereign Bank. 40 Years Ago A very happy matrimonial event was celebrated on Monday, at St. Peter's R. C . Church, Drys- dale, when Theresa Sreenan of the Town Line, Hay, to Mr. Louis Ducharme of the Blue Water Highway. Board of Health Inspector, Jul Bloch, is making his rounds in the western portion of the township and states that it is indeed gratifying to find things in such good condition. Mrs. W, L, Siebert, as delegate of the local Evangelical cong- regation, is attending the WMS convention at Mildmay this week Rev. E. Schrag and Mrs. Stephan Peachey of the Town Line, attended the Missionary Conference of the Mennonite Church at Kitchener, over the r\o f9 Irv; 10,60,ERNMENT "BLONDE.., eRaverrs ORkEO NE4O". - OF- YEARS GONE - BY- weekend. The Misses Ethel and Frances Fowlie of Bayfield, were holiday visitors with their sister, Mrs. G. Koehler. 25 Years Ago J. W. Ortwein, one of Iiensall's most prominent citizens, passed away on Monday at his residence, in his 97th year. Ted Rader and son, Harold, Mr. Witmer and Mr. Schwartzen- truber, all of the Goshen Line south, had a very successful catch of fish at Bayfield in the early part of the week. Over 250 good sized fish became their property. Huron County Home committee meeting in Clinton, passed a resolution of sympathy to the matron, Mrs. Martha Jacob, who on Wednesday morning suffered a broken arm when she tripped in going from the hall of the building to the kitchen. Stanley Township Council, at their regular monthly meeting accepted the assessment roll as presented, and ordered their assessor, H. M. Hanley, be paid his salary of $110. for the job he completed. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gascho have moved into their house recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Flaxbard, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thiel have moved into their living quarters recently vac- ated by Mr. and Mrs. Gascho. A house purchased in Hills - green by Ward Fritz, was moved into Zurich on Wednesday after- noon, and will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. William McAdams. 15 Years Ago Mr. and Mrs, Bert Klopp and daughters, Kathryn and Mary, Miss Ethel Hess and Mr. Elmore Klopp spent Sunday in London, visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Howald and family. The occasion being the confirmation of Ronald Howald in Redeemer Lutheran Church. Zurich Town Hall was the set- ting on Wednesday evening for a delightful affair in honour of eneral EVERY °CHOOSE iCon Iractin INS OWN POW BUILDING and REMODELLING WE WILL BUILD YOUR ROME • COTTAGE • BARN • GARAGE One contract will take care of your complete project, including PLIJIMBING • HEATING • ELECTRICAL WORK 2 Backhoes Available for Prompt Service luminuu Doors and Windows STANDARD STOCK SIZE DOORS Completely Installed Only $38 VIAL 23679 the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Koehler. Miss Marlene Wagner and Marilyn Haberer who have been attending Teachers College at London, are through with their course and are at their homes here. The former has a position on the Kitchener teaching staff, while the latter will be teaching in Exeter. Mr. Gerald Gingerich has rec- overed from his illness, and also attended the Blyth Trades Fair with a fine display of the prod- ucts he is offering for sale in his store. 10 Years Ago Glen M. Greb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Greb, Zurich, rec- eived his honour graduation dip- loma during graduation exercises as Western Ontario Agricultural School, Ridgetown, last week. John Anderson won the London Winery Trophy at the Victoria Day Shoot held at Kippen Gun G1ub, over the weekend, with 42 out of 50. Mr. and Mrs. Urban Pfile, Mr and Mrs. Oscar Greb, and Mr. Douglas Thiel attended the grad- uation exercises and garden party at WOAS, in Ridgetown, on Tuesday, May 16. Twelve young people became members of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich, last Sunday morning. They were Donald Baker, Wayne Decker, Richard Stade, Kenneth Baker, Earl Reichert, Barry Bloch, Kenneth Thiel, Barbara Willert, Barbara Clausius, Dianne Koehler, Shirley Flaxbard and Wayne Keller. About People You Know o Mr. and Mrs. Earl Flaxbard,and Paul, of Zurich, Miss Ruth Anne Flaxbard, London, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Cooper, Ingersoll, and Mr. and Mrs. William Flaxbard, Strat ford, attended the Graduation of Gary Flaxbard, at Kitchener Auditorium, Sunday and dinner at Ali Baba Steak liouse, Strat- ford. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Kiopp spent the holiday weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kiopp, Mr. and Mrs. Garry Rogers and family, of Windsor enjoyed the holiday weekend visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Doug O'Brien and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Murphy (nee Gale Cornforth), Kim and Penny, of New Brunswick , were visitors with their aunt, Mrs. Annie Oesch, last week. CUSTOM APPLICATION a OUS MONIA Order your pre -plant application now t CONTACT ALBERT ERB ZURICH -236-4884 LLOYD RADER DASHWOOD--237-3292 AGRICO — BRUCEFIELD — 482-7241 AGRICO FERTILIZERS BRUCEF'H LD "It's the man about the wiring, ma'am." 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