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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1972-10-05, Page 12PAGE 12 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS 50 Years Ago At the auction sale of house- hold effects and dwelling prop- erty of Mrs. Elizabeth Geiger, on Saturday, the property was auctioned off to Mr. Herb Mousseau for the sum of $875. Mr. Mousseau intends moving thereon shortly. Mr. Norman Rupp and family of Detroit, is visiting with his mother, Mrs. H. Rupp, the latter having moved into the house owned by Mrs. A. Smith. Wilbur Dewey of Grand Bend broke his wrist last week while cranking a car. Mr. Ed Wurm and family are this week moving their house- hold effects to Markham, where Mr. Wurm has purchased a livery, bus and drag business. Mr. Hartman Elsie, Dashwood wishes to advise the public that he is again in a position to do any kind of pump repair work, wooden pumps repaired, iron pumps repaired and installed. Mr. James Denomy of the 14th concession Hay, had the misfortune the other day, of being thrown out of his speeding , cart, and fractured his collar- bone. 40 Years Ago • Zurich Jubilee Band, as well as a large number of citizens are at Exeter this afternoon, where the Rt. Hon. MacKenzie King is addressing a large gath- ering, Wednesday afternoon, and Wednesday evening at Sea - forth. We trust the boy's music will appeal to this great states- man. Mr. Philip Randall and fam- ily, of Hanover, was in town one day last week, having with him a four wheel rolling home, evidently out on a camping trip, Mr. Randall is an old Zurich boy, and a goodly numb- er of citizens remember him. Mrs. D. Paisley and children have returned to their home in Montreal, after a pleasant visit with her mother, Mrs. E. Rennie of Hensall. The local ball fans are spend- ing the afternoons in front of the loudspeaker of the radio these days, as the world series base- ball games are being played this Two 4-H groups barbecue food (by Barbara Dietrich) Zurich I and SV groups of 4-H girls held their second meeting on Wednesday, Sept- ember 27, at Mrs. Oke's home with 19 members present. Since all of the meetings consist of meal preparation, we begin at 4.30, so that we can have our business and discussions first and then we ate divided into groups to share the cooking and cleaning up. Doug O'Brien demonstrated the proper method of lighting a barbecue to the group. Our leaders, Mrs. Oke, Mrs. Duch- arme and Sally Dietrich, helped us to prepare hamburgs and vegetable kabobs on the barbe- cue. The meal was complete with salad, freshie and brownies. After the dishes were washed and kitchen tidied up we adjour- ned. - OE_ YEARS GONE - BY- week between the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs. 25 Years Ago Ralph Krueger has been award, ed the "Helen M. Benson Prize" for highest standing in Astron- omy in the University of West- ern Ontario 1947 Summer School. He also received first and second class standing in two other subjects he took last sum- mer. Zurich and district are very fortunate in having a barrister make a weekly call at present. Mr. Elmer D. Bell, B.A., Bar- rister, of Exeter, is in the new Township Clerk's office every Wednesday afternoon, for the convenience of his many clients in this vicinity. Mr. W.H. Brokenshire, our Township and Village Clerk has now got nicely settled in the new office the Township of Hay has purchased from Mr. A.F. Hess recently. The fire- proof vault in this building will take care of all the valuable papers and documents. The former room of the clerk was in the Bank of Montreal build- ing. Mr. Gordon Eagleson of Montreal is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eagleson, of Dashwood. 15 Years Ago The new $112, 000 public school at Hensall will be offic- ially opened on October 18. G. Duffin, of the Department of Education will officiate. Saturday was a big day for the children of town and com- munity, as the minature merry- go-round owned and operated by the Weston Bread Company, was in front of the Superior Food Market, of Charles Thiel and all the kiddies got their free rides. Reeve V.L. Becker; clerk H. W .. Brokenshire of Hay Town- ship, and Mrs. Albert Kalbfl- eisch representing the Zurich Chamber of Commerce, as a delegation. were in Goderich on Tuesday, in the interest of the Township securing some lake frontage land suitable for a public park or picnic grounds. In the 1946 to 1956 period labour income in Canada rose 168 per cent, compared to an increase of 104 per cent in the United States in the same period Miss Arlene Haberer, of the Victoria Hospital, School of Nursing, London, spent a few days at her home here over the weekend. Mr. Ed Reichert of the Bank of Montreal staff is spending several weeks at Torono 10 Years Ago Huron County Clerk -treasurer, John G. Berry, administered the oath of office to Deputy - reeve Delbert Geiger, of Hay Township, at the one -day sess- ion of the county council last Friday. Mr. Geiger replaces Karl Haberer, who resigned to accept the position of road superintendent for Hay. The left-hand golfers had their day at Bayfield -Clinton Golf Course on S•.turday, Sept - ember 15. John Robinson, Stan- ley Township farmer, carded an 82 to lead the field of 29 entries Lloyd Lovell, James McAllist- er, John Soldan and Ross Love attended the sod -turning of the Fame Plant at Ayr, last Wed- nesday. A draw was recently held at Bob's Barber Shop, Zurich, in THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1972 connection with the grand open- ing of the establishment. Win- ner of a year's supply of free hair cuts was Glenn Deitz, of London. Miss Donna Turnbull, of Grand Bend, whose wedding to Glenn C. Thiel, of Zufich will take place October 6, at Grand Bend Church of God, was the guest of honour at a pre -nuptial shower. SUNDAY, OCT. 8 GEOFFRY STILL PRESIDENT ® GEOFFRY STILL ASSOCIATES LTD., TORONTO SHOPPING CENTRE CONSULTANTS • Planning Shopping Plazas and Holiday Inn. • Former manager of Yorkdale Mall in Toronto — over 100 stores. • Member of Gideons, Christian Business Men4 International Chamber of Commerce etc. • On board of directors — Ontario Bible College. PLUS SPECIAL MUSIC AT WESTFIELD FELLOWSHIP HOUR -2 P.M. HURON MEN'S CHAPEL, AUBURN-8P.M. Paul Mullen Night of Music Oct. - 18-19 Huron Christian Men's Banquet-Sat.,Ott.21 GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR N.C.M.A. BANQUET AT WESTFIELD RESTAURANT SAT. 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