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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1973-06-14, Page 2PAGE 2 Riley reunion at Staffa farm The 26th Riley reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Riley, R, R, 2, Staffa, with 100 in attendance. The sports were conducted under the direction.of Leslie and Susan Riley and Gwen and Ernie Harburn. Results are as follows -- Races, girls 4-6 Susan Harburn boys 4-6, Jeff Clark; girls 7-9 Connie Riley; boys 7-9 Agnes Fraser; girls 10-12 1111 Harburn; boys 10 -12 Murray Harburn; girls 13-16 Ruth Harburn; boys 13-16 Hugh Harburn; young and married mens washday relay, Allan Riley's team' young and married women's sewing 44 yard relay- Betty Farr; coverall and girdle relay race - Ken Clark's team; youngest baby- Jason Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Clark, Hensall; oldest lady, Mrs. Lilly Harburn, Mitchell; Oldest man, Mr. George Munn, Clinton; longest married couple, Mr. and Mrs. William Farr, Stratford; lucky plate, Bob Van Valkengoed, Cromarty; dart game under 9 years, Gord- on Riley, over 9 years, David Fraser; pin the tail on the donk- ey, Gordon Riley. It was decided to hold the reunion for 1974 again at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Riley on the second Sunday of June. Officers for that year are; president, Ken Clark; vice-pres- ident, Ivan Boa; secretary, Susan Riley; treasurer, Elizabeth Harburn; sports committee, John and Betty Ann Prouty, Alonzo and Betty Harburn. Open new (continued from page 1) winter, operations continued at the old headquarters in the Ex- eter Park complex. Authority programs in the Ausable-Bayfield watershed region include conservation areas at Port Franks, Lucan, Rock Glen, Camp Sylvan, Thed- ford, Parkhill, Morrison Dam and Port Blake. Also taking part in the offic- ial program were Robert E. McKinley, Huron M.P., Jack Riddell, Huron NI, P. P, and Leo LaTurriell, director of the Conservation Branch of the Ont- ario government. ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1973 • 50 Years Ago Mrs. John Smith met with an unfortunate accident at her horn( in Zurich, when in some manner or other she fell down the cellar steps and broke her shoulder bone. She is able to be up and around again. Quite a number from this area of Huron County took in the moonlight excursion on the Greyhound steamer at Goderich on Monday night, and everyone reports having a delightful time since the weath- er was so ideal for the occas- ion. Rev. Arthur Sinclair, who has been stationed in Centralia for the past four years, has been appointed by the conference to replace Rev. G. W, Rivers, of Hensall. Mr. Rivers has been transferred to Parkhill. Alex Sparks has made a wond- erful improvement to the home he purchased in Hensall from Mrs. A. Dougall, by putting on a coat of paint and building a new verandah on the front of the building. Mrs. John Hey, of Zurich, county president of the Women's Institutes, attended the joint meeting of the Farquhar and Hurondale groups, held at Cred- it on. Mr. and Mrs. William David- son, of Ontario, California, were recent visitors in Stanley Township, with Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Dowson. Mr. Davidson left for Califormia about 43 years ago, and has done well there. 35 Years Ago A fairly large crowd was on hand at the Zurich ball diamond on Thursday evening, when the Zurich squad defeated rhe strong Hensall entry by an 8-5 score. For Hensall the battery was Kip- fer and Kerslake, while for Zur- ich it was Heideman and Yung- blut, Zurich out -hit the l Iensall crew 12-9. Many residents of Zurich are ...... p. f I / ROOFING See our new seal down tab roofing. Protects in high winds. Color choice. $ :95 per sq. BALL-MACAULAY LIMITED CLINTON - 482-9514 HENSALL-262-2713 SEAFORTH 527-0910 - OF - YEARS GONE - BY- now enjoying water on tap for the first time in histroy, as the main lines of the water system have been completed and put into operation, Mr. Albert J, Kalbfleisch, a- long with a delegation from Grand Bend, was in Toronto last week where they interviewed government officials on the establishment of public restroom: at the summer resort. The strawberries are coming in quite slowly, and all indic- ations are for a very poor crop this year, due to the late spring. On Tuesday last the Right Reverend Bishop Kidd, of London administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 16 boys and eight girls at St. Peter's Church, St. Joseph. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Smith have moved into the village of Hen- sall after having lived in Stan- ley Township for a number of years. Unit 4 of UCW study India Unit IV, Hensall U. C. W„ met on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. R. Errat in charge. Mrs. C. Britton took asthe theme for the devotional "Hands- God's hands and ours" and led in pray- er. Hymns were sung with Mrs. T. Sherritt accompanying. Mrs. C. Britton and Mrs. E. Luther contributed a duet. Mrs. Luther invited the ladies to a picnic at Exeter Park on June 15. Mrs. R, M, Peck took the study on India by reading a lett- er from Mrs. Malcolm Davidson from Brucefield who is presently living in India, and who spent a month's holiday touring India. Mrs. Stanley Mitchell and Mrs. Peck took up the offering and it was dedicated by Mrs. Errat. The treasurer's report was given in detail by Mrs. Sherritt. The ladies reported that a total of 88 visits had been made. Mrs. Errat reported on the bale. Lunch was served by Mrs, Leona Park and her committee. McGregor Top Quality BEEF Government Inspected Whole Beef 87 Half Beef 88t includes cutting, wrapping & freezing Free Delivery Within 10 Mile Grant McGregor Phone 262-5839 The Hensall LOOF held their annual decoration day services on Sunday at the Hensall and Chiselhurst cemeteries. 25 Years Ago Miss Myrtle Hay has returned to the home of her parents in Zurich after having her tonsils removed at the Clinton Public Hospital.. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cantin, who were married in Detroit a few days ago, are at present spending their honeymoon with their parents at St. Joseph. Mr. George Tieman has ret- urned to his home in Dashwood after being a patient in the hospital for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McClin- chey have moved their household effects to London, where the former has secured a position. Miss Betty Mousseau, who is a nurse -in -training at Stratford Hospital, is at present spending some vacation time with her parents in Zurich. Thomas Pryde won the elect- ion in Huron County on Monday, coming through with a narrow 109 -vote margin over his oppon- ent, a Clinton lawyer. 10 Years Ago At the regular meeting of the Council of the village of Zurich last Wednesday night, a grant of $500 was made to the Community Park, for the purchase of fill and other im- provements on the property located east of the Arena, Miss Helen Grainger received word last week that she had pass- ed her Hairdressing Examination, and has accepted a position at the Heather Beauty Shoppe, in Goderich. Rev. Ross MacDonald, Hen- sall is attending Assembly at Knox College, Toronto. Mrs. MacDonald and family are vac- ationing with her parents in Brockville. The Woodrow Macke birthday meeting of the Women's Society of the Evangelical Church was held Thursday evening. The ladies of Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensall, were guests. 105TH ANNUAL HENSALL TWILIGHT SPRING FAIR Tuesday, June 19, At 5.30 P.M. MIDWAY IN ATTENDANCE PARADE AT 6PM ZURICH CENTENNIAL BAND BABY SHOW AT 7.15 PM IN THE AUDITORIUM 94 Hereford Calves For Auction Official opening by Jack Riddell, Huron MPP HENSALL COMMUNITY CENTRE JUNE 15 - 16, 1973 See and hear fiddling champions from Canada and the U,S.A. compete for She "Ward Allen Memorial Trophy" $1,430 Cash Prizes FRIDAY, JUNE 15 ELIMINATIONS — 7 P.M. ADMISSION - ADULTS 1,50 CHILDREN .50 M.C. Johnny Brent 4c rax w q ,., SATURDAY, JUNE 16 PLAYDOWNS 7 P.M. DANCING — 10 P.M, THE "NIGHT -HAWKS" with Clarence Petrie ADMISSION - ADULTS 2,00 CHILDREN .50 Camping Sites for Tents and Trailers Available Hensall Community Pork Adjoining Henson Community Centre