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Zurich Citizens News, 1970-09-24, Page 12PAGE TWELVE 50 Years Ago Mrs. K. Routledge and sister Miss Ida, and Miss Alma Bren- ner spent the weekend at Dash- wood. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Siebert and family are spending the day at the home of the former's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. W , L. Siebert, Mr. John Oesch of the Goshen north had the misfortune to loose a valuable horse on Monday, struck by lightning. Mr. C. Fritz, the local store shoe merchant is having a cont- est for the two largest potatoes by one individual. A $1. cash prize is being awarded and the contest closes on Saturday, Oct- ober 30, in the evening, when the same will be weighed and eligible party will be given the prize. Mr. Merano Oesch, son of Mr. John Oesch, Goshen North, had the mishap to step on a rusty nail last week, the consequences resulting in lock-jaw. He was at once hurried to London Hospital, where he received treatments, and returned to his home on Sunday, relieved of his distress. STARLITE DRIVE-IN THEATRE GRAND BEND Children Under 12 in Cars Free First Show Begins at 8:30 Fri., Sat. — September 25-26 (Double Feature) . The Love God (Color) Don Knotts, Anne Francis Eye Of The Cat (Adult Entertainment) (Color) Michael Sarrazin, Gayle Hunnicutt C,1uM AUMo/1Y/s ✓USTAworNER FORMOf "00 AHD PAY... REMODELLING db < LATER.. WE WILL BUILD YOUR HOME • COTTAGE • BARN • GARAGE Ona contract will take care of your complete project, including PLUMBING • HEATING • ELECTRICAL WORK Backhoe Service Now Available Aluminum Doors and Windows W OF - YEARS GONE • BY 40 Years Ago Mrs. A. Ashton and son Doug- las, of St. Thomas, Mrs. A. Smith and daughter Marion, of London, are visiting with their parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard- son. Mr. J.C. Salmon, teamster of the village , has leased the property near the fair grounds from the owner, Mr. A. Proctor, of Goderich, and is moving there this week. • The villagers were somewhat disturbed on Tuesday night by the late homegoers, from the concert.and dance in the town hall. In fact, the disturbance lasted till well past three o'clock in the morning. In the guture every person in charge of a motor car who is directly or indirectly in an accid- ent will be obliged to make out a report himself of the accident for submission to the Motor Vehicle Branch of Public High- ways. Workmen are engaged in dig- ging the trenches for the parties interested in having the water piped to their homes and places of business, supplied by the town's water tank, and a big convenience it will be to these rather fortunate citizens, who, when a pail of water was wanted, were obliged to walk quite a distance. 25 Years Ago Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Stover, bridal couple (nee Daureen 0' Dwyer) late of Halifax, and now "Muscle cars", advertised and sold largely to . young drivers, may account for 600,000 sales a year in the U.S., says the Ontario Safety League. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, pointing out that some 12,000 highway deaths a year take place in crashes at speeds above 60 mph, suggests that the manufacture and advertising of "performance cars" is irresponsible and contributes to the pervasiveness of violence in American life. General Contracting BUILDING and STANDARD STOCK SIZE DOORS Completely Installed Only $38 Richard Bedard DIAL, 236.4679 ZURICH ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS of Chatham, are spending a few days at the home of the latter's parents Dr. and Mrs. P. J. O'Dwyer. Len Sararas and Maurice Masse of the Blue Water made a fast • trip to Detroit on Sunday. Mr. Ward Fritz, accompanied by Gordon Turnbull, of Grand Bend enjoyed a fishing trip in the Perry Sound district. Mrs. Ed Datars, Sr. , of town has sold her brick dwelling at the north end of town to Mr. Keith Westlake, and Mrs. Datars has purchased the dwelling of Mr. Charles Thiel beside the Lutheran Church. 15 Years Ago Rain and drizzle on Tuesday afternoon spoiled to a large extent the attendance of the Zurich Fall Fair. Residents of Hensall and com- munity were shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Mr. George Mark Drysdale, prominent Hen- sall resident and businessman, who died suddenly in South Huron Hospital, Exeter , September 26. Marriage vows were pledged by Irina Marie Baechler and Mr. Floyd Laverne Buehler on Saturda, September 1, at 2:30 p. m. in the Blake A.M. Church. Mr. Edgar Hoffman of the Goshen Line South, was honored at a reception in the Town Hall, Zurich, prior to leaving for Brockville where he will enter the Monastery as a Redemptorest Brother. Miss Marlene Wagner, Mar- ilyn Haberer and Bill Yungblut are attending Teacher's College in London. We wish them every success in their chosen profession in life. 10 Years Ago Mrs. Sarah Geoffrey and fam- ily have moved into their new home in St. Joseph the past week. Mrs. Geoffrey had lived In their old home nearly 50 years Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lintz, Los Angeles, California, and Mrs. Catherine Thiel, of Water- loo, were Thursday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Thiel. Robert P. Allan, of Brucefield led 23 contestants in the 1960 Huron County Pasture Competit- ion. Winners were announved Monday night at a special meet- ing arranged by D, H. Miles, Huron County Agricultural Rep- resentative, in the agricultural office. Elmer D. Bell, QC, Exeter, is regarded as a strong favourite to THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1970 become the new head of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Association, reports from Torontc indicate. For the second consecutive year, the Bank of Montreal has been rated first among the nine Canadian chartered banks and second among the 15, 000 banks of North America for its advert- ising over the past twelve months Winners in the baby show at the Fall Fair on Monday were Catherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 13 11 Becker, of Dashwood and Bradley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clausius, Zurich. `QUEEN OF THE FAIR' CONTEST to be held in connection with the ANNUAL ZURICH FALL FAIR Contest To be Held At The Fall Fair Dance ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Music by "THE CAVALIERS" Judging to commence at 9:30 p.m. Any Girls interested in competing are asked to contact either Mrs. Larry Merner or Mrs. Vince Doyle, prior to event Girls may compete with or without sponsors! Admission: $1.50 per person MARKET YOUR WITH YOUR COOP TO OBTAIN TOP MARKET VALUE FOR YOUR CROP, USE THE IMPROVED FACILITIES OF HENSALL DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE PHONE 262-2928 HENSALL