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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1960-05-12, Page 1No. 19—FIRST WITII THE LOCAL NEWS C Village Council Pr New Clerk's Office Plans are under way by th council of the village of Zurich for the construction of a new clerk's office, at a cost of approxi mately $10,000. The new munici pal building will also have acco- modation for public library, as weal as council chambers. The exact location of the new building is not definitely set. The original plan was to erect the building on property between the store of Len Wagner and the house of Milfred Sehilbe, but following a letter of protest from the Indus- trial Promotion Committee of the Chamber of Commerce the council has decided to investigate the pos- sibility of better locations. The letter of protest argued that the erection of a fine build- ing such as this would not bene- fit the appearance of the village unless it is on the main. street. Council is negotiating with Char- les Thiel for the vacant lot he owns between Westlake Furniture and Hay Fire Insurance Company. It is the hope of the council, following their meeting on Tues• day night, that they might get started on the project in the very near future. They have decided to engage Donald Oke as construction superintendent, and call for ten- eparing To Build At Cost of $10,000 e ders on each phase of the work in- volved. Money for the construction of - this new building will be raised - by the issuing of debentures by the village. The new office is to be 28' x 35', and of cement block construction. A new system of el- ectrical heating will be installed. Complete plans for the project were drawn up by Donald Oke. A delegation of members of the council of the Lutheran Church in Zurich appeared before coun- cil with a request for help or ad- vice in connection with drainage at the church. For the past couple of years every time it rains hea- vy the basement of the church is flooded with water. The coun- cil agreed to do anything they could to help the situation. At the regular meeting of the council last Wednesday night, it was decided to send the road sup- erintendent, Milfred Schilbe, to at- tend a course for road superin- tendents in Toronto for a few days. Considerable discussion took place at the meeting in regards to the problem of parking in the village. AIso discussed was the matter of patching the streets in the village which have heaved bad- ly this spring. ST. JOSEPH and DRYSDALE CAL. FRED DUCHARME, CorresnondenU. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hart- man, with their children, Fran- cis and Maureen, all of the Gosh- en line south, were Wednesday ev- ening last visitors with the form- er's grand -parents, on the Blue Water Highway. Mr. Clayton Bassenberry, of Ducharme Beach, gave yours truly a friendly call on Thursday last. Mr. Andrew Ducharme, who is employed at Brescia Hall, London, was a Wednesday Iast visitor with his father and other members of the family. MOTORED TO DETROIT Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Denomme and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rau mo- tored to Detroit on Friday last to attend the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Denomme, who were married in that city on Saturday last. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Masse and family, Windsor, were week end visitors with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Ducharme. Mrs. William Flood, Windsor, spent Mother's Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bedard, Several from this parish motor- ed to Chatham on Monday last, to attend the centennial celebrat- ion held at the Pines. The Ursu- Stanley Township Awards Contracts To Zurich Man Reeve Harvey Coleman conduc- ted the meeting of Stanley Town- ship council last wek when ten- ders of N. J. Corriveau, Zurich, were accepted for two culverts. One near the Baird's home for $1,450.80, and the other at Can- telon's, $1,350. The contracts are for the lab- our only on the job; the township supplies the cement, pre -mixed. Both are on. Concession 2. Tender of Hubert Cooper, Ex- eter, for application of weed and brush spray was accepted at $5 per hour. The first two applications for loans under the tile drainage act (recently passed) were accepted. Council granted $25 each to the Hensall Spring Show and the Clin- ton Spring Show, A by-law was passed authoriz- ing the dissolving of Union School Section No. 1, .Stanley and Hay Township. It will be sent to the department for approval. No one has attend the school for the past seven or eight years. The two chil- dren in the section are going to an- other school. line Sisters gave a program in the afternoon, where the public were asked to take part in the free program. The day was opened by pontificiai celebration in the mor- ning, marking the anniversary of the occasion. Oscar Ducharme of the Goshen Line north, who has been confin- ed in St. Joseph's Hospital, Lon- don, since January 31, has gone through three major operations. He has returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ducharme, his son and daughter-in-law. Mr. Du- charme is much improved after spending a lengthy time in hospi- tal. MOTHER'S DAY On Sunday last was Mother's Day, day set aside every year to pay honour and respect to mother and to make it more fitting it is celebrated on a Sunday. To make it more acceptable for the occa- sion it has been proclaimed as a two -fold purpose; first for the chil- dren to pay their highest respect to the dearest mother in the land who has cherished them from the cradle to man and womanhood. Guiding them along the rough and smooth way in life that they may become worthy citizens. Mothers in their early years, in the mid- dle span of life, or those who have past many decades are always ready to share with their child- ren in trouble or moments of des- pair. For all of you, who have moth- ers in the land of the living, it is well for us to pay our respect for them on Mother's Day. Communication on Mother's Day was a thoughful idea of one lady who was perhaps inspired to lay aside one day in May, known to- day as the second Sunday in May, called Mother's Day. From the first Mother's Day, 55 years ago, when a few ladies had gathered with her in a small apartment in her home city when the idea was launched out to become a world affair. On that day it was decided by them to send greetings to their mothers on a piece of white pa- per, which met with much ap- proval from their respective mo- thers, For thein on each year improve- ments were made. Today beau- tiful cards with nice writing upon the back are sent to mothers; not only cards are sent but children travel hundreds of miles to be pre- sent bringing with them gifts to commemorate the day. Women in centuries gone by were many times asked to take part in public affairs, and many times ruling powers turned. to them for spiritual and temperal advice in the responsibilities en- trusted to them. ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1960 Winners Named At Conclusion of Westlake Sale Westlake Furniture Store in Zurich has just completed another of their annual spring clearance sales, which has been running for the past ten days. As in other years, the climax of the big ev- ent was a lucky draw for a num- ber of valuable prizes. Winners were: Glenn Brenner, Grand Bend; .Arnold Desjardine, R.R. 1, Grand Bend; and Sam King of Creditan. Proceeds of School Concert Donated To Easter Seal Fund The school concert, which was presented in the Community Cen- tre, Zurich, last Wednesday night, by the pupils of S.S. 2, 10, and 7, Hay, was a decided success. The musical instructor for the program was Lawrence Wein, the teacher of music at the schools. Proceeds from the concert, which amounted to $29.60, were donated to the Easter Seal Cam- paign, Zurich Fall Fair Will Be Held On Saturday and Monday, September 24-26 The 96th annual Zurich Fall Fair will be held this year on Saturday and Monday, September 24 and 26. This date was set at a meeting of the directors, held at the home of Arnold Merner, last Friday evening. For the past two years the fair has been held on the Saturday and Monday dates, and has proven so successful that the directors felt it advisable to continue with the same idea. As was the case last year, the Monday night perfor- mance will be highlighted with the big horse show. This year efforts are being made to have two bands attend the fair, to add sparkle to the parade which is improving each year. A special show is being arranged for the Saturday night on ' the first Hensall People Are Inured In Crash West of Zurich Mrs. Eldon Vanstone received head injuries when a car driven by her husband collided with the rear of a stalled car on Highway 84, a mile west of Zurich on Sat- urday. Her daughter, Shirley, 7, re- ceived cuts to the forehead. The other car, driven by Iv- an Coleman, R.R. 1, Varna, was westbound when the vehicle stop- ped, due to motor trouble. Mrs, Vanstone and Shirley were treated at the office of Dr. A. W. Klahsen in Zurich. Damage to the cars was $500, stated OPP Constable, Cecil Gib- bons, of the Exeter detachment, who investigated the accident. day of the fair. At the meeting on Friday night, chairmen for the various commit- tees were appointed as follows: property, Arnold. Merner; mid- way and attractions, Leroy Thiel; entertainment, C a r 1 Decker; horse show, Bert McBride; cat- tle, Bert Klopp; poultry, Otto Wil- lert; grain, seeds, and horticulture, Joe Hoffman; domestic, Mrs. Bryce Mack; advertising and publicity, Herb Turkheim; 4-H Calf Club, Bert Klopp; school exhibits, Mrs. Earl Flaxbard; gates, Carl Deck - Bert Klopp, who has been work- ing hard to organize a better calf club this year, reported that at the present they have 13 mem- hers enrolled, with the possibility of adding a few more. Arnold Merner and Joe Hoff - an were appointed to visit both 'nage council and the township (And' with a request for grants again this year. Two New Members Voted Into Local C. of Commerce Meeting in the Town Hall last Thursday night, the Zurich and District Chamber of Commerce accepted two new members into the organization. Napoleon Corri- veau and Gerald Gingerich will both be inducted at the dinner meeting of the group tonight (Thursday), at the Dominion Ho- tel. Ralph Latimer presented the fi- nal plans for the industrial pro- motion brochure which the Cham- ber intends publishing in the near future. RLUEWATER and BAYFIELD NEWS Mrs. Russell Grainger, Correspondent Mr. and Mrs. Walter Turner, Debbie and Stewart, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. Turner's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Miller and family, Londes- boro. Mrs. Robert McKinley returned Various Reports At Monthly Meeting of St. Boniface CWL The Catholic Women's League of St. Boniface Church, Zurich, held their monthly meeting in the Town Hall, on Tuesday, May 10. The meeting was opened with the League Prayer, in unison. Mi- nutes of the last meeting were read by the secrtary, Mrs. Den- nis Bedard Jr, Treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Mozart Gelinas. Mrs. Gelinas also spoke a few words on the Retreats being held at Brescia Hall, London. The president, Mrs. Jack Pear- son, led the business discussions and also read an interesting paper on how each member can help to make an active and progressive league. Lunch was served by the social convener, Mrs. Steven Meidinger., and her group, and the meeting was closed With prayer, ' to her home on the Goshen Line after spending some time with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Scotchmer Jr. and fa- mily. Miss Marion Porter was a Sun- day visitor with her friend, Miss Lynnda Scotchmer. Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. John Turner were: Mr. and Mrs. Fraser Stirling, Gerry and Catherine, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner, and Philip, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Pollock and Bonnie, Walter Turner and Wilfred Turner. Wilfred Turner, Aylmer, spent the week end with his wife and family at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Turner. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Dunn Jr., were Sunday evening visitors with her mother, Mrs. A. Elliott, in Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Bruce McLean and family, lit/Ingham, and Mrs. M. Mc- Lean, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Westlake and family. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Siemon and family, Goderich, were Sunday ev- ening visitors with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ducharme. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Freckleton, Marilyn and friend, and Mr. and Mrs. Felton, London, were Sunday visitors with their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Bessie Freckle - ton, and their aunt, Mrs. George Campbell, $2.50 Per Year -5 Cents Per Copy A. Y. McLean Elected President of Huron Liberals At Annual Meeting Accusing the Conservative Go- vernment of Canada of mismana- ging the affairs of the country, J. W. Pickersgill, M.P. for Bonivis- ta-Twillingate, addressed the an- nual meeting and banquet of the Huron Liberal Assoc. (fed.) held in the Legion Hall, Clinton, last Friday night. The former minister of Citizen- ship and Immigration, before a large audience, sharply criticized Canada's alarming increase in tax- es; the manner in which the RCAF is "being pushed about," and "the raw deal" the farmer is getting. "In the past three years, the cost to Canada of the govern- ment has been increased by a billion dollars a year," said the speaker, "and the amount of tax- es to be paid will be increased by a billion dollars. What do we have to show for it? We are ex- periencing more unemployment, smaller income for the farmer, less defence, and a general state of uncertainty in the country." Referring to national defence Mr. Pickersgill said that one who has heard the word `Bo - marc" can realize that the govern- ment has absolutely no idea what it is doing o:: why. "What is now clear is that the Americans are banning the Bomar' and are put- ting new emphasis on fighter -in- terception. They haven't got one as good as the Arrow, which was destroyed by Mr. Diefenbaker, himself, and which Mr. Pearson, our leader, pointed out just today, "we wouldbe very glad to have now." "What has happened to the big promises made by the Conserva- tive Govertrm.ent, when in Oppo- sition and in its first year of of- fice, to the Canadian farmer — the promises of charity, not parity' and' a fair share of the national income'? The actual share of the farmer today," continued the spea- ker, "was lower in 1959 than in 1958. And as a result of the ba- con and eggs policy of Mr. Hark- ness and his secretary, Mr. Car - New Housing Unit In Hensall; Three Homes Sold Raye .Paterson, Hensall, repre- sentative of Guarantee Trust Coin- pany, announced on Wednesday morning the sale of highway acre- age joining the Hensall Public School, to Harold Bonthron and Lorne Hay. The property was ow- ned by William Rowcliffe. The purchasers propose a new residential sub -division on the property they have acquired. At the same time Mr. Paterson an- nounced the sale of the main street residence of Harold Bon- thron to William S. McRae, of Ot- tawa. Mr. and Mrs. McRae intend taking up residence in Hensall in June. Another property sale, announ- ced by Mr. Paterson, is that of John Hazelwood, on Richmond St„ south, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Camp- bell. Mr. Campbell, a former reeve of Hay Township, is the new clerk of the village of Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fuss, R.R. 1, Zurich, have purchased the property of Cyril Cornish, also lo- cated in the village of Hensall. 0 CORRECTION In an editorial in last week's pa- per regarding the request of SS 14 to withdraw from the Hay Township School Arca, we made mention of the fact that the stu- dents from the closed school sec- tion are being transported to Zur- ich to attend classes. Since then it has been brought to our at- tention that only about half of the students are attending school in Zurich, and the other half are go- ing to Hensall. Last fall the board made a spe- cial ruling that children could be taken to Hensall if the parents wished to pay the tuition fees there. The board provides the transportation for these students. diff (Elston Cardiff, Brussels, MP for Huron), with their new defi- ciency payments, the farmers are going to be still worse off in 1960." NEW OFFICERS ELECTED A. Y. McLean, Seaforth, a for- mer Member of Parliament for Huron, was named president of the Huron Liberal Association. He replaces Hugh Hawkins, who resigned to become president of the Western. Ontario Liberal As- sociation. HEADS HURON LIBERALS A. Y. MCLEAN Seaforth Publisher Mr. McLean recently released from hospital, was unable to be at the meeting. Other officers named: Vice pre- sidents ei,Menza?C',.a;. ton, Cliff Dunbar, of Ethel, Ivan Kalbfleisch, of Zurich, Earl Camp- bell, of Hensall, Garnet Hicks, of RR 1, Ethel, Robert Simpson, RR 3, Goderich, William Jewitt, of Londesboro, and William Elston, of Wingham; secretary, Harold Shore, of Goderich; assistant, Bruce Erskine, of Goderich; trea- surer, Roy Lamont, of Zurich. 0 Teachers hi Hay School Area Seek Salary Increases At a special meeting of the Hay Township School Area Board last Saturday night, the members heard a request from the teachers in the area for a salary increase of $300 for the next term, which would raise the salary schedule from $3500 to $3800. After considerable discussion the board decided to offer the tea- chers an increase of $100 instead of the requested $300. The board accepted the resig- nation of Mrs. Carole Kyle, a tea- cher in the Zurich school. Mr. and Mrs. Kyle are moving to Cal- gary where he has accepted a po- sition. The School Area Board has offered the position of principal of the Zurich School to Donald O'Brien, Zurich, who has been teaching at the school on the 14th concession for the past num- ber of years. Lutheran Ladies Hold Meeting St. Peter's Lutheran Ladies Aid held their May meeting last Tues- day evening, May 3, with 25 mem- bers and pastor present. Mrs. Albert Hess was in charge of devotions. A hymn, "Faith of our Fathers Living Still„'° was sung, and Psalm 23 was read fol- lowed with prayer by the Pastor. Another hymn, "I Lay My Sins On Jesus," was sung. Rev. Fischer showed a film on "Stewart, the steward, and their magic offering plate," The pre- sident, Mrs. Brokenshire, took charge ow the meeting. The sec- retary and treasurer gave their reports and thank you notes were read. After the usual business dis- cussion, the meeting closed by saying The Lord's Prayer.