The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1959-06-24, Page 3WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1959 Clinton Collegiate Proceeding '' ith ling; 20 Teachers The board of Clinton District Collegiate Institute has received approval from the Ontario Depart- ment of Education to go ahead with having plans and specifica- tions drawn up for the addition to the school.. Geo. R. Hardman will attend ZURICH Citizens NEWS Two new teachers have been hired: R. St. John, Sarnia and R. R. Williams, Toronto, Present teachers on the staff have each received salary increas- es, none lower that $800 per year, and in some instances the increase has been $1,300 per year. There are 20 teachers on staff. The board has purchased part of a lot from Cameron Proctor, measuring 100 feet by 100 feet, in order to extend the garden area. The new addition will go on the present garden site. DON'T COME TO M.F.A.!! UNLESS YOU WANT THE VERY BEST iN FOOT COMFORT. YOU'LL FIND PERSONAL, FRIENDLY ATTENTION FOR YOUR FOOT PROBLEMS. IF YOU'VE BEEN PLANNING TO SEE MIRACLE FOOT AID, WHY NOT DO SO NEXT MONDAY. Miracle I=O ,G T —r- 0 - AT MILT OESCH mindividu- SHOE STORE COME ally You'll Fitted ZURICH Be Glad Serviced 1304 You Did Monday JUNE 29 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. SPECIAL — SPECIAL — SPECIAL ON 0 l Mattresses SPRING FILLED MATTRESSES — $19 EACH $21 EACH CLEARING AT ONLY A C A TICKING — ONLY SEALY -- ARSHALL SIMMONS SMOOTH -TOP MATTRESSES $39 EACH or 3 for 5100 Reg. Values to $59.50 EXTRA SPECIAL!! SPACE SAVERS „®.. ONLY $38.95 ATTENTION CAMPERS !! BE SURE TO SEE OUR COLOURFUL ARRAY OF SUMMER FURNQTURE Westlake Furniture Phone 89J — Zurich WE DELIVER ANYWHERE Family Holds 44th Anniversary For Houston Couple At the home of Mr. and Mrs, Vernon Oesch, at Blake, Mrs. Roy Allin and Mrs. Vernon Oesch en- tertained about 25 friends in hon- our of the 44th wedding anniver- sary of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Houston, Goderich, for- merly of Stanley Township, last Tuesday evening. Progressive euchre was enjoyed by the group, with the following winners: ladies high, Mrs. Ernie Featherston, Bayfield; ladies low, Mrs. Len Talbot; gentleman's high, Percy Weston and gentle- man's low, Forie McClure. A copper contest was also enjoyed, with the person guessing the clos- est number being Thomas West- lake. Harvey Coleman, reeve of Stan- ley Township, expressed congratu- lations and best wishes to the bride and groom of 44 years ago. They were presented with many lovely and useful gifts. Mr. Houston expressed apprecia- tion for the honour accorded them, and Mrs. Houston thanked everyone for the lovely gifts given to them. Mr. and Mrs. Houston have two daughters: Mrs. Roy (Beatrice) Allin, Colborne Township, and Mrs. Vernon (Madge) Oesch, Stanley. There are also two grandchildren. - o 22nd Brokenshire eunion at Exeter The 22nd Brokenshire reunion was held Sunday, June 14, in Riverview Park, Exeter, with 65 in attendance. Attending the reunion were Mrs. Eliza Sims, nee Brokenshire, of Exeter, who this year celebrated her 95th birthday, also Mr. Mark Brokenshire of Dashwood. They are the only surviving members of the original Brokenshire fam- ily. Other members of the clan were present from Hamilton, St. Thom- as, London. Atwood, Lucan, Grand Bend, Crediton, Dashwood and Zurich. The sports committee entertain- ed both old and young with games and contests. The officers for 1959-60 were elected with H. W. Brokenshire, Zurich, named as president and Mrs. H. W. Brokenshire as secre- tary -treasurer. Table committee includes Mrs. Lorne Lucas, At- wood, Mrs. H. F. Hill, Hamilton, and Mrs. Charles George, London; sports committee, Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson, Exeter, and Mrs. William George, London. PAGE THREE 40 YEARS AGO June 27, 1919 Mr. W. L. Siebert, postmaster, is the proud owner of three pheas- ant chicks. Mr. J. Preeter has exchanged his Gray -Dort for a Baby Grand Chevrolet touring car. The marriage took place in St. Boniface Church, Zurich, of And- rew C. Luntz and Antonette Fost- er, with Father A. M. Stoeder per- forming the ceremonies. Mr. and Mrs. George Clausius and daughter attended the funeral of the former's sister, Mrs. Buch- oltz, in Seaforth, this past Sat- urday. Be sure to attend the Field Sports at the Fairgrounds this Friday. An added attraction will be a matched horse race between horses owned by John Decker Sr. and Mr. Eberhardt, of Stanley. Mr. C. Walper and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gellman motored to London last Friday. Mrs. Gellman will visit with her sister in that city for a time. Mr. Alvin Surerus, son of Mrs. Gertrude Surerus, of the Bronson Line, returned home from overseas last Thursday evening. He has been on active service in France for some years. 25 YEARS AGO June 28, 1934 Mr. and Mrs. A. Aulerich of Detroit, were visitors with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, L. Prang. Mr. Borden Merner of London is holidaying with his uncle, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Merner of town. Mr. Sol Baechler of the Bronson Line is attending a Mennonite conference in Kitchener this week. A quiet and pretty wedding took Place last Saturday in Brucefield, when Laura Boynton, eldest dau- ghter of Mr. and Mrs. George Swan, Brucefield, was united in marriage to Ervin Conrad Schilbe, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schilbe, of Zurich. Mr. William O'Brien of town, was taken to hospital in London on Monday and on Tuesday was operated on. Pleased to state that the patient is recovering nicely. Mr. William Lamont and Jane, Mr. and Mrs. L. Hoffman and Marjorie were Sunday visitors in Forest with Mr. and Mrs. William Braun and family. ATTENTION ®-- FARMERS MILK M EGGS CREAM 6 POULTRY WE PAY TOP PRICES O'BRIEN'S PRODUCE Phone 101 — Zurich .m r► -s maft Ae.. ,s e, w w w 11 ..... A w dY A ., ,'- n, "4" " "L",•1".ei ,-i,-nPliiBldii'1Pr/V1/1",aa 1� MORE WONDERFUL YEARS OF LIVINP Look down that road next tune you're driving. What's ahead --a lot of living, or the one second of carelessness it takes to die? Why not trade a little free time to Hive a lot longer. The difference between 50 and 70 mph. isn't worth the risk .. the few seconds you save are rarely that important. In this freedom -loving land of ours, everyone has a chance to make his dreams come true. Give therm that chance; your Ontario Department of Transport urges you to observe the speed limits. Slow. down and live. ► ij60 7) Irl av40 A`Y 4 4% x.%`",%1' 1 �� 1`� � ��► \ r` 0 OF o0 YEARS GONE ..BY.. 15 YEARS AGO June 29, 1944 Private Charles Thiel, of an eastern port, is visiting with his wife and daughter here. Misses Jean Krueger, Arv]s. Haberer, and Patricia O'Dwyer, all of Oakwood, enjoyed Tuesday at the home of their parents, Paul A. Hess, B.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew F. Hess, Zurich, was called to the bar on June 15, as Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ontario, and will be associated with a law firm in Toronto. Highway No. 83, known as the Zurich Road, is receiving its bap- tism of tar these days, which will greatly settle the dust and help wear longer. Miss Alpha Meyers, nurse -in - training at Stratford General Hos- pital, enjoyed a few days holidays at the home of her parents, Mr - and Mrs. Thomas Meyers, last week. The many friends of Mr. Fred C Kalbfleisch will be pleased to learn that he is slowly improving, and is able to take a short stroll out of the house. Charles Hay, of the Army Ser- vices, has returned to his duties after a furlough of several days at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hay. 10 YEARS AGO June 23, 1949 Dr. P. J. O'Dwyer and family are spending a few days in the Parry Sound district, in the cot- tage owned by Mr. Ward Fritz. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wurm, Hen - sail, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schilbe of the 14th concession, left on a motor trip to the Western Provinces. Congratulations go to Miss Mar- jorie Klapp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Klopp, who was success- ful in winning the Robert Simpson Scholarship at the Western Ont- ario University in London. Mr. George Thiel had an opera- tion performed on his eye at St. Joseph's Hospital last Tuesday and is progressing as well as can be expected. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Siemon, London, were weekend visitors with friends here. Beginning with next Sunday the evening preaching in the Evangel- ical U.B. Church will be withdrawn for the summer season. Mrs. Charles Weber of town: celebrated her 80th birthday last Friday, with showers of greeting cards from friends along with flowers and gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Thiel of town left on Monday for a tour of the Western Provinces, and a visit to Saskatchewan. When In Zurich GET YOUR HAIR GUT AT EARL OESCH BARBER SHOP Open Thursday and Saturday Nights ROCK of AGES EVENTIDE AND MEMO!iALS INQUIRIES ARE INVITED T® PRYDE and SON EXETER Clinton HU 2-6606 Phone 41 Seaforth 578