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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1977-09-21, Page 11Golden _ es The women of Crediton United Church sponsored the September birthday party last Tuesday at the Blue Water Rest Home in Zurich. The program consisted of duets, solos, contests and readings. A special feature was music from a violin, fashioned from a broomstick and cigar -- box. Residents having birthdays during September are Melissa Gardner, Fred Gibson, Clarence Knight, Jane Lamont and Lambert Witmer. Birthday gifts were presented to them by the Ladies Auxiliary. Afterward, sandwiches, coffee and birthday cake were served. A number of residents went for a trip Thursday afternoon to Goderich and back, by way of Holmesville. The cooler weather and beautiful fall colours make bus rides all the more enjoyable. Those enjoying outings with families and friends during the week were Willa Brock, Fern Bowman, Ruby Hoggarth and Alma Southcott. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Christine O'Leary has returned from South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Bingo was played Thursday evening, followed by refresh- ments. Articles of use for crafts, particularly panty hose and nylons, would be welcome in the hobby shop. The Sunday evening chapel service was conducted by Rev. Brian Harrison of Bayfield Baptist Church. Shirley Keys played the organ. Area teachers meet to discuss French Eric Mansfield, who teaches french at the public elementary schools in Zurich and Hensall, was one of those attending, a meeting Friday to discuss equipment for Huron County french classes. Advertising... helps you find exactly. what you need. CANADIAN ADVERTISING ADVISORY BOARD Grants of up to $1,000 are being offered to each elementary school in Huron County in 1977 for french language classroom equipment by Ontario's Ministry of Education. The teachers were trying to decide at Friday's meeting what kinds of aids would be of most use. It's still too soon to know what local schools will eventually receive, but possibilities range from record players to posters. Both the Zurich' and Hensall schools have had french classes for sometime. ,1:8i. 5•> • 4vY..•::\\c:�i/v�,�:'�i.:.r'•..Y'.ch}i1:ni:j:i>ii:l}.:}r,',:v: }':'„d'�?•„•:; �.::sx'!.:;�:: :ti' au.•.a"•:•'•:'•..;:}.::.:::y':.ti:i;,:}`tx):r'A:g:>:}::y.:�;: }}s'. n\•,,:c` .R�.n'.�5s`:G"a`•\•3•':v .5'.'S�.'..P1+}.'.t ^*....... �... 'iG:n.. .,.: ti Fi' ..'}fi.<?:;Xaa:':�:?i��n�::g't`'•`..:.#;.':.�;:};+:�::5•'lt':tiii; PROPERTY SOLD AUCTION SALE Of Furniture, Antiques & Household, Tools Saturday, Sept. 24, 1 p.m. For Mr. Lucien Corriveau, in the Hamlet of Blake, 2 miles east of Drysdale, Blue Water Highway 21. Sideboard with Iampstands and top shelf wood ornated (mint condition), 3 press back chairs, commode with towel bars on side, 3 dining tables with extra leaves, 3 solid rare old dressers with brass pulls, large chest drawers wooden pulls (rare), 2 small tables, large assortmentpicture frames, arm and captain's chair, special set kitchen chairs, old radio (Stewart Warner), glass and china includes: milk glass hob nail pitcher and 6 matching tumblers German, also other set Sailboat pattern, 2 covered butter dishes, assortment jars, old buttons, silverware and flatware, hump back trunk copper boiler, Beatty hand washer, copper tub, working, glazed churn (excellent), 5 gallon crock, 4 - 1 gal, crock, kitchen cabinet with flour sifter, other items. FURNITURE: chesterfield, chair matching green brocade, 4 cushions Tike new, chrome table and 4 chairs (excellent), white china cabinet, swivel hostess chair, roll away cot, 3 iron beds and mattresses, iron crib, 2 electric heaters home and pail, electric broom and floor polishers, magazine table rack, 2 Iectric clocks, floor lamps, Frigidaire fridge, 1 door full reezer in top, electric stove, Beatty electric washer, step adder, saws, aluminum scythe, shears, hammers, trowels, hisels, wrenches, steel post driver, milk cart, many other items. TERMS OF SALE CASH - Personal Cheques & Identification Lucien Corriveau, Zurich, Owner, 236-4878 Owner or auctioneer not responsible for accidents day sale. Percy Wright AUCTIONEER KIPPEN, ONT. 262-5515 of Institute see film Canadian Industries was the theme for the first fall meeting of the Zurich Women's Institute. The September Committee Mrs. Harold Smith, Mrs. Frank Kane, Mrs. Ward Neeb and Mrs, Keith Westlake provided the in- teresting program. Miss Sylvia Neeb showed the sound color film "Nuclear Neighbor It displayed an employee's home and problems. 350 employees expect to operate this industry when completed. Numerous conducted tours are booked, most of which are for students. Another film enjoyed was "Romance of Transportation". The first means of transportation of the 161'., century was by water and canoe. Faster travel was provided in the 18th. century when canals and locks were built. The stage coach was very popular for years. The steam powered locomotive railways was the highlight after the rockies problems were conquered. In the early 20th. century the combustion engine was introduced for rail travel. The seaplane in the Northern district became useful and necessary. At present the fan- tastic speed of travel by air is a normal means of transportation. Mrs. Newell Geiger, President presided for the business. Numerous correspondence was read. The annual Convention will be at Vanastra on September 28th and 29. The theme "Coming together is a beginning, Working together is progress", will provide interesting programs. Birthday greetings were sung for two senior members Mrs. Tillie Tetreau and Mrs. Myrtle Hay and a floral arrangement was presented to each. Absent for the birthday presentation was Mrs. Nancy Koehler, she is on a months travel vacation. A November bus trip is being planned also an entertainment and luncheon is to be arranged. The profit of $216. was reported from the booth of the Zurich Women's Institute at the 12th annual Bean Festival. Huronview Several residents travelled by van to Blyth on Saturday after- noon to the steam threshers' reu- nion andenjoyed exhibits e o the ex ib' JY t s and parade. Mrs. Eric Luther of Hensall led the Sunday evening song ser- vice sponsored by the Christian Women's Club• Eric Luther ac- companied the hymns on the organ and took part in special vocal and instrumental numbers with Elsie Henderson, Mrs. Brit- ton, Shirley Luther, Norman Speir and Cecil Skinner. Mary Jane White, Milton Wiltse and Jim McEwen were welcomed to the home at Monday afternoon's old-time music program. Marie Flynn, Lorne Lawson, Norman Speir, Cecil Skinner and Morgan Dalton provided the music , the Clinton Christian Reformed ' volunteers' assisted with the ac- tivities. R The Clinton Horticulture Socie- ty arranged the family night program. Each resident was presented with a corsage at the auditorium entrance. The president, Mrs. Durst, brought greetings from the society. Program convener Marion Powell was master of ceremonies for the evening. Musical numbers were provid- ed by "The Greensleeves",_"The Bluebells" and students of Mrs. - Stephenson 'of Kinburn,Sandra Wadel and Gerda Brand. The Clinton Marching Twirlettes stole the show with their batons. Following the program several bouquets of flowers were presented and Mrs. Hattie Bur- ton thanked the society and entertainers on behalf of residents. Citizens News, September 21, 1977 Page 11 IN THEIR NEW HOME — Mr. and Mrs. Harry Adkins posed for the camera in their apartment in the new senior citizens apartments at Zurich after the official opening Friday. Staff photo Z.M.A.A. ANNUAL MEETING AND HOCKEY REGISTRATION (Novice - Midget) WILL BE HELD Thurs. Sept, 29 at8 P.M. 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