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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1960-02-10, Page 1ZURIC No. 6—First With the Local News ZURICH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1960 $2.50 Per Year --•-5 Cents Per Copy Night Parking On Village Streets Is Now Prohibited The council of the village of Zurich, at their regular meeting last Wednesday night, passed a motion to enforce a no -parking law on the streets in the village between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. Pur- pose of this enforcement is to al- low for snow removal during these hours. ,Airy cars left on the streets dur- ing these hours will be towed away at the owner's expense, the council decided. This regulation will be in effect during the rest of February and all of March. Co-op Annual Next Wednesday The annual meeting and hot turkey banquet of the Hensall District Co-operative will be held in the Community Centre, Zurich, on Wednesday, February 17. Tickets are available now from any director of the organization or any of the three managers. Anyone wishing to purchase a tic- ket should do so as soon as pos- sible;, as there is a limited amount for sale. Catering for the turkey dinner will be the members of the Lad- ies' Aid of the Lutheran Church in Zurich. Unique Farm Forum Members of the Unique Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Merrier Monday night to discuss the topic "Family Farming—Can It Survive"? with Carl Oestreicher as discussion leader. The topic provided lively discus- sion and the questions were an- swered as follows: No. 1—"What emphasis is the right one for defining a family farm?" (a) the input approach, (b) the output approach, (c) the input-output approach, (d) the level -of -living approach. Answer: "Our forum agreed that the input-output approach and the level -of -living approach are the right emphasis for defin- ing a family farm." Question No. 2: Should rural - urban migration be encouraged or discouraged? How? Answer: "Rural -urban migration should probably be encouraged by fitting and educating our young people for other occupations." Question No. 3: "Is family farming resourceful enough to meet the challenge of providing en adequate living for the farm family in our expanding economy." Answer: "In about 50 percent of cases, family farming is re- sourceful enough to meet the challenge of providing an adequate living for the farm family." The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Klopp, on February 22, to discuss the topic "Price Spreads in Canada" with Clifford Pepper as chairman. CHECKER CHAMPION: Gilbert Ducharme, left, has earned the title of "Checker Champ" in Zurich. The playing of checkers is a favourite pastime for many peo- ple at the Earl Oesch barber shop. Shown here, at the right, challenging the champ in a game is Clare Mc- Bride. As high as a dozen men have all been playing at the same time in the local barber shop. (Citizens News Photo) Middlesex Seed Fair Arranges Various Classes Prize lists for the 22nd annual Middlesex Seed Fair, Food Show and Farm Equipment display be- ing held at London, March 1 to •5, include classse for 11 Western Ontario 'counties. Lists may be secured from county agricultural offices and local directors. .. Entries must be made to the Ontario Department of Agricul- ture, London, by February 23, In addition to the township, county and inter -county classes there are many special awards including a Middlesex Baking Queen, a West- ern Ontario Hay King, several trophies for high point winners; 4-H Club classes and many -feat-, tire craps. Dr. Charles Rogers, Wooster, Ohio, and a wide selection of Oan- edian judges will decide the var- ious awards. There will be the usual auction sal.e Exhibit space for the many new educational and commercial displays will be taxed to capacity. Bacon competition hogs are be- ing marketed the week of Febru- ary 15 with the Hog Producers' Day at Coleman's on February 20. Harvey Taylor Elected President Hay Mutual Fire Insurance Company The 85th annual meeting of the Hay Township Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company on Mon- day was well attended again this year. Ezra Webb, president, told the policyholders in his address, of the serious circumstances the company had been in during 1959, when $90,000 of losses had moved the Department of Insurance in Toronto to strongly suggest as- sessment of all policy -holders. The directors refused this ad- vice, however, on grounds` that the present rates when in force on all policies should be ample to carry the load. The actions of the board of directors seems vin- dicated when the company state- ment for the year shows the first increase in surplus in eight years Public Utilities Commission Set Up; Leroy Thiel Named First Chairman The village of Zurich now has a Public Utilities Commission, which will be responsible for all hydro and water service in the municip- ality. The decision to forma sep- arate body was reached at the reg- ular meeting of the council last Wednesday, at the request of Ont- ario Hydro. Three Man Board Heading the PUC as chairman is councillor Leroy Thiel, while the two members of the board are reeve Lloyd O'Brien and council- lor Harold Thiel. A by-law auth- erizing the formation of the new body was given first and second reading at the meeting, as was an- other by-law appointing the pres- ent manager of the utilities, Mi- tred Schilbe, as secretary -treasur- er. It was revealed at the meeting that Ontario Hydro has approv- ed the spending of $2,000 on new street lights for the village. Pick Auditor Council decided at their meeting to appoint A. M. Harper, Gode- rich, as the auditor for the newly - incorporated municipality. Mil- fred Schilbe was also appointed as road superintendent. Salaries Set A schedule of salaries for the reeve and councillors was approv- ed at the regular meeting. The reeve will receive $35 and $3 for every regular and special meeting held during the year, while the councillors will receive $25 and $3 a meeting for their services. New Assessor Ted Mittelholtz, Zurich, was ap- pointed as assessor of the village at a salary of $175 per year. A committee of reeve Lloyd O'Brien as chairman, William Sie- bert and Hubert Schilbe was set up to be responsible for the roads and sidewalks in the village. In other business the council ap- pointed Len Prang as motor mech- anic for the fire truck, at a sal- ary of $50 a year. of serious losses. Mr. Webb noted also that the revenue of the company would in- crease by about $20,000 over the next two years without change in rates and assured that no assses- ment or rate increase was ex- pected. HARVEY TAYLOR President, Hay Mutual Fire Insurance Company , Albert Keys, Reinhold Miller, and Max Turnbull were returned to office by acclamation. New officers for 1960 will be Harvey Taylor, Brucefield, as president, and Albert Keys, Exeter, as vice- president. In his comments on the finan- cial statement, the secretary - treasurer, Reg. Black, noted that the company had risen from 27th largest Mutual Company to 20th largest out of 65 mutuals in the province. The annual meeting was held in the Community Centre, Zurich, due to an inquest being held in. the Town Hall. Coroner's Jury Suggests Vehicles Stop On Approaching School Bus A coroner's jury in Zurich Mon- day afternoon brought in a recom- mendation that legislation be changed so that all traffic ap- proaching a school bus which is loading or discharging children wil;Ube required to stop, At the present time all traffic must only stop before passing a school bus front the rear. The verdict was brought in fol- low=ing an inquest into the death of eAnnette Marie Masse, who was instantly killed on Wednesday, Japuary 13, asshe left the school bus`'in front of her home. She was, the ten -year-old daughter of Mr.i::and Mrs. Louis Masse, RR 2, Zurich. The jury's verdict stated that, her death was caused from Check Your Label, Rave Subscription Renewed Now eAs of Saturday, February 6, tie mailing list of the Citizens News has been brought up to date. If you have renewed your paper prior to last Satur- day your label should now have a '61 on the right hand si4e. If your label still reads Feb- ruary '60, your subscription is nc4w due. To date most 'sub- scribers have renewed, and it it be greatly appreciated if the balance will do so as soon a possible. 'Please check your label nobv, and see if your subscrip- t-rc . record has the right date If'there i`s sone error, please notify us. being hit by a car .travelling at an excessive rate of speed on High- way 21, driven by Robert Carrick, Goderich. Dr. J. C. Goddard, coroner, pre- sided over the inquest. He gave evidence that cause of the girl's death was from five different in- jusies she received in the impact. Arl'y one of the five injuries would have been sufficient to kill her, the doctor told the inquest. Members of the jury were: Har- old Campbell, RR 1, Exeter, fore- man; William Tuckey, RR 3, Ex- eter; Lorne Chapman, RR 2, Hen- sall; Kenneth Elder, RR 2, Hen - 'sail; and Alexander Munn, RR 2, Hensall. Crown Attorney H. Glenn Hays conducted the inves- tigation. Bus Driver Testifies Louis Ayotte, driver of the school bus which the girl had been let off, was the first witness to give evidence at the hearing. He said that on this particular day he left the four Masse children off opposite their home, and after he felt they were away from the bus he proceeded. He saw a car coming from the south, and the next thing he heard was the squealing of brakes. Looking back, he said he saw the car crossways on the road and three men stand- ing at the side of it. He finished delivering the children to their homes and came back to the scene of the accident. Mr. Ayatte was. questioned to some length by Mr. Hays, on the equipment which is installed on the bus. He advised the Crown that all lights and other devices on . the:bus weee in proper. work- ing order. Zurich Votes March 29 Regarding Legal Liquor Outlets In Village On Tuesday, March 29, the elec- tors of the village of Zurich will go to the polls to decide on three issues under the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. The three bal- lots in front of the voters will be: 1—Are you in favour of the sale of beer only under a public house licence for consumption on licens- ed premises to which men only are admitted?: 2—Are you in favour, of the sale of liquor under a dining lounge licence for con- sumption with meals on licensed premises?; 3—Are you in favour of the sale of liquor under a lounge licence for consumption on licensed premises? 60-40 Vote Needed The voters may vote for or ag- ainst any or all of the questions on- the list. A 60-40 majority is required to pass the issue. Plans Begin Machinery for the operating of the vote has been put into motion this week. Zurich clerk -treasurer Albert J. Kalbfleisch is the return- ing officer. Enumerators, who are to have their job completed by the end of the week, are Gordon Sur- erus and Napoleon Bedard. Dep- uty -returning officers are Albert Hess and Jack Turkheim, while poll clerks will be Lorne Klopp and Earl Zimmer. Elmer Thiel will be the polling booth constable. Both polling sub -divisions will be in the Town Hall. Vote Requested The decision of the village coun- cil to ask for a vote in Zurich came as a result of a request from the Zurich and District Chamber of Commerce, who claim that lic- ensed premises will be a benefit to the community. Both the affirmative and the negative sides of the question have the privilege of appointing a man- ager for the campaign, but as yet neither side has announced any intentions. The town of Clinton will go to the polls one week before Zurich, on practically the same questions. All residents of the municipality, over 21 years of age, are eligible to vote on the issue. German Language Will Be Taught Soon In South Huron High School Beginning in 1961 the German language will be taught at the South Huron District High School. The high school board approved instruction in the language at their meeting last Tuesday even- ing. It will be offered as a mod- errl language option, starting in gred'e 11. . Principle H. L. Sturgis informed the: board that the additional aca- demie option was desirable for both language and science students who -plan to specialize at univers- ity. etlie recommended German be- cause it is the most popular mod- ern .language outside of French in other Ontario schools. It will also benefit science students who must be familiar with German terms. The sch.oal staff has a teacher, Miss Tymchuk, who is qualified to teach the German language. Tenders Being Called Tenders will be called this mon- th for the $160,000 addition to the school. The bids will be opened early in March. Plans for the ad- dition include sveral cost-cutting features, such as painted cement block interior walls instead of plaster as used in the rest of the building. Barn To Be Moved It was also deckled at the meet- ing to repair and move the school barn, instead of building .a new one. The agricultural department had submitted proposals for a larger building, but the board felt the present barn is quite adequate The barn will be repaired with funds provided by the insurance company, following the fire last New Year's Day. Liability and medical insurance was renewed by the board at a cost of $1,700. Included in the plan is an allowance for $1,000 death benefits for students who may be killed in an accident on a bus. The principal's request for an- other music festival in May was approved at the meeting. It was also learned that the Easter ex- ams this year will be held from March 17 to March 23. Neighbours Give Evidence Next witness to.. give evidence at the inquest was Mrs. Wilfred. Cor- riveau, who lives on the first farzn south 'of the scene of the mishap. She said she was working in her kitchen when she heard en aw- ful screeching of tires. Figuring it was time for the school child- ren to come home from school, she immediately went to the win- dow and saw the car crossways on the road, and the victim ly- ing on the side of the road. Anthony Rau, who lives on the first farm north of the scene of the accident, told of how he was sitting in a car in front of his house, when he heard the awful squealing of car tires. Looking to the south, he saw a car swing- ing sideways on the road. When he went over to the scene he saw the body of the girl on the shoul- der of the road. Car Owner Present Proprietor of the 1954 Mon- arch car which struck the girl, John Henderson, Goderich, was the next witness called to the st- and. He told the jury that he head not given Carrick permission to use his car to go to Grand Bend. He had, however, given him in- structions to take the car to go to the post office and to deliver a message for him in Goderich. Carrick is in the employ of Hend- erson, who is a part owner of the Sunset Hotel in Goderich. Three in Car Two passengers in the Carrick car, Fred Mohring and Paul Spain, both of Goderich, outlined the trip they made with Carrick to Grand Ben& At thee Bend, Carrick pur chased some beer and some wine,. but did not drink. any of it on the way home, was the evidence given by both the men. The only one of the group who drank any- thing on the trip was Spain, and he had only one bottle of beer, they agreed. In the stand, Carrick testified he had two bottles of beer before he left Goderich, but he did not have any more after that. Des- cribing the accident, he told of how he saw the bus sitting still, but did not see any children a- round it. When they were almost even with the bus the girl ran out from behind into the path of his car, he explained. He estimat- ed his speed to be close to 60 miles an hour. O.P.P. Constable Cecil Gibbons, of the Exeter detachment, who in- vestigated nvestigated the fatality, gave ev- idence as to his findings at the accident. According to the con- stable, onsuable, tire marks indicated that the car which struck the girl tr- avelled 297 feet in a skid. In a test made by Constable Gibbons and Herman Dittmer, Exeter, in a car similar to the one involved in the accident, a car travelling on the same highway at 50 miles an hour skidded for 90 feet. The car travelling at 65 miles an hour skidded for 197 feet, and travel- ling at 75 miles an hour it skid- ded 233 feet. In further evidence the police constable stated that when he arrived at the scene at 4:10 p.m., he could smell beer on Carrick's breath. He also stated that the road was bare and dry on the day of the accident. The jury deliberated for almost half an hour before bringing in their findings. Carnivaland Big Valentine Dance At Zurich Arena Valentine's Day will be celebrat- ed in Zurich on Saturday night with a full evening of entertain- ment. The Arena Board are sponsor- ing their annual masquerade skat- ing carnival, with attractive priz- es being offered for many differ- ent aostiumes. Last year's carniv- al drew a record crowd, and a still bigger turnout is expected to at- tended this year's event. The Zurich Liotis Club are sp- onsoring a Valentine Dance in the Comrnunity Centre the same even- ing. Grant Edighoffer, and his Melody Masters will be supplying music for the occasion. A good crowd is expected out for this ai - eeial Valentine feature.