HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1971-09-02, Page 14THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1971
ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS
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Popular couple married 50 years
Last Wednesday was a happy
occasion for Mr. and Mrs. J.
Elgin McKinley, R. R.1, Zurich,
when several hundred friends,
neighbours and relatives called
at their home to honour them
on their 50th Wedding Anniver-
sary. The highly esteemed
Stanley Township couple were
married 50 years ago at the home
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of Mrs. McKinley's parents, the
late Mr. and Mrs. George Cole-
man, in Stanley Township.
They were both born in Stanley
Township.
The McKinley's have lived on
the same farm, better known
as the McKinley homestead,
even though they have occupied
three different homes in the 50
years. Two of their sons now
live in the former homes they
used, while the third son lives
on an adjoining farm.
A smorgasbord dinner was held
at the McKinley home for memb-
ers of the family.
Looking after the arrangements
for the anniversary were their
daughter- in- laws, along with
neighbours and friends. The
grand -daughters served while
the grandsons looked after the
guest register.
Mr. and Mrs. McKinley have
three sons, Anson, Robert E.,
and Berne, and one daughter,
Mrs. Jean Fanson, of Fullarton.
They also have 18 grandchildren.
Mr. McKinley has two sisters,
Mrs. Mabel Lavis, of Clinton,
and Mrs. I-Iarvey Coleman, R. R.1
About People
Mrs. Helma Hegstrom, of
Miami, Florida, is spending a
couple of weeks with Miss Inez
Yungblut.
The September meeting of the
Zurich Women's Institute will be
held in the Township Hall, on
Monday evening, September 6,
at 8;30 p.m. The theme of the
meeting is Historical Research.
Mr. and Mrs. John Consist and
boys and Mr. and Mrs. William
Consitt and family spent last
week at Manitoulin Island.
Mr. Hilton Truemner had the
misfortune to fall and break his
hip and he is a patient in St.
Joseph's Hospital, London.
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Zurich. Mrs. McKinley has
three sisters, Mrs. Fred McCly-
mont, Varna, Mrs. Ross Chap-
man, Kippen, and Mrs. R.J.
Doig, Seaforth. A brother,
Anson passed away several years
ago.
While Mr. McKinley operated
the farm for many years, he
was also the founder of McKin-
ley's Hatchery, which began
operation in the 1920's.
Both Mr. and Mrs. McKinley
have been active in the commun-
ity over the years, and have
held many responsible positions
in both church and other organ-
izations. Devoted members of
the Goshen United Church, he
has served at various times on
the board of elders and Mrs.
McKinley has been president
of ladies' groups.
Mr. McKinley was campaign
chairman for the building of
the Blue Water Rest Home, and
has been on the board of direct-
ors ever since the home opened.
He is also a past president of
the former Huron TB Association,
and a Past Master of Huron Lodge,
As well, he is a Past Patron of
the Exeter Chapter of the Order
of the Eastern Star.
Politically Mr. McKinley has
been a staunch supporter of the
Progressive Conservative Party,
and in 1949 he was a candidate
in the federal riding of Huron -
the riding which his son Robert E.
now represents for the same
party.
Mrs. McKinley is a Past Mat-
ron of the Exeter Chapter of the
Order of the Eastern Star.
Along with the many friends
and neighbours who called in
person to visit the popular couple
on their anniversary, they re-
ceived numerous congratulatory
messages as well. The Prov-
ince of Ontario sent them a
framed scroll along with a pers-
onal telegram from Premier
William G. Davis. Also at the
provincial level, they received
messages from Hon. C.S. Mac -
Naughton and Clare Wescott,
executive assistant to Premier
Davis.
Prime Minister Pierre Elliott
Trudeau sent a telegram of
congratulations, as did Governor-
General Roland Michener, and
leader of the Opposition, Robert
Stanfield,
The family presented their
parents with a lovely wall mirror.
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STUDENTS and STAFF
of
South Huron District
High School
1 Buses will operate at the usual times
on the morning of TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7.
2 All students are asked to assemble
in the Gymnasium at 9 a.m.
3 All students are asked to come to school
prepared to register for the new term and
to pay the Caution Fee owing, and the
Student Council Fee of $2.00.
4, Buses will leave the school at 12,30.
5 Staff members are reminded of the meet-
ing at 9 a,m, on Monday, September 6
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