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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1960-05-19, Page 2PAGE TWO ZURICH el'zEni. NEWS PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING at ZURICH, ONT., for the Village of Zurich, Hay Touatship, and the Southern Part of Stanley Township, in Huron County. .HERB TURICHEIM MURRAY COLQUHOUN Editor and Publisher Plant Manager Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Member: CANADIAN WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION Member: ONTARIO WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION bscription Rates; $2,50 per year in advance, in Canada; $3.50 in United States and Foreign; single Copies, 5 cents. THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1960 AN EXAMPLE TO ALL OF US There's much wisdom in the thought that we can hardly appreciate anything unless we've experienced it ourselves. A good illustration of this is that every generation generally repeats many of the mistakes of the generation before. Experience is still the best teacher. Consequently, it has taken the Eskimos of Frobisher Bay, on remote Baffin Island, to fully appreciate the plight of the world's refugees. In presenting some of their finest handicrafts recently to the United Nations special representative in Canada for World Refu- gee Year 1; which later realized about $5,000 at auction in "the south the Eskimos' spokesman said, "we know that the refugees are in need of food, shelter and warmth. In the past we have lived this way ourselves. This is why we wish to join many of our fellow - Canadians in helping the world's refugees." It is in the same spirit of compassion for their fellow -man that many folk who can afford the least often do the most for the many worthy causes which we are called upon to support. World Refugee Year is one of them. A great deal is going on in our land to help. Many of us have "done our bit." and many are continuing to do so. But we also know that a good many haven't honestly put their best efforts into doing their part to help refugees through the World Refu- gee Year. This is the first world-wide humanitarian year the world has ever known. There are only a few weeks _eft — it ends on June 30. We strongly urge all of our readers who have yet to lend their support to this humanitarian endeavour to take the Eskimo World Refugee Year contribution as their example and "join the movement" in the free world to give the refugees a chance You ran support the World Refugee Year through your local WRY committee, your place of worship, or any of the 43 -odd national sponsoring organizations of the Canadian Committee for World Refugee Year. In Zurich, Mr. Ivan Kalbfleisch is chairman of the committee for World Refugee Week: in Hay Township. Mr. John Soldan is in charge, and in Stanley Township, Mr. Anson McKinley is the chairman. If the Eskimos, who live in a region devoid of any comforts as we know them, can take of their potential meagre income to help the refugees, surely all Canadians in the south cannot af- ford to do less: SAVE MONEY READ CONTRACT (by J. B. Weichel, in the Stratford Beacon Herald) FIRST PART: In June, 1959, Mr. and Mrs. A. C., a middle- aged couple from this area, signed a contract to buy S78.90 worth of shrubs front an out-of-town nursery. When the couple signed the contract, they were assured by the salesman who called at their door that the shrubs would arrive during April or May and would be planted by a company employee. Last week the shrubs arrived, not at the home of Mr. and Mrs, A. C., but at a terminal in their town, at least seven blocks from their flower beds. When Mr. and Mrs. A. C. called the out- of -town nursery, they were told that nothing in the contract said the company would plant the shrubs, even though the salesman said it would. The couple were told to see the contract form, and on this found that the company is not liable for any bargain or agreement made by the salesman, unless stated in the contract. Embarrassed, the couple hired a local nursery to plant the $78.90 worth of stock, at an added cost of 15 per cent of the bill. SECOND PART: An eldery woman, Mrs, J. K., also from this area, and also last June, ordered $56 worth of shrubs by signing a contract with a salesman who called at her door representing an out-of-town nursery. She too was assured that the shrubs would arrive at her small bungalow in either April or May. Last week, the shrubs arrived, but not at her home. She was notified by a downtown business that the stock had arrived and would have to be picked up immediately. She insisted that the salesman promised to deliver the shrubs to her home: but the company said indifferently. Added cost of hiring a truck and work- man to deliver the purchase to her home: $6.50. THIRD PART: After buying $54.40 worth of shrubs, Mr. and Mrs. R. S., a young couple from the city, found that a city nur- sery was offering the same species of stock at an average price of $2.00 less for each article. They wrote to the company, but were told sharply that "a contract is a contract." The contract, anticipa- ting at least a few court actions, stipulated that any actions result- ing out of the agreement. shall be tried in the division court in which the head office of the company is located. They could have saved up to 824. All three buyers in the above stories told us what varieties of nursery stock they had purchased. and we checked with catalo- gues issued in this area by district nursery firms. Each party could have saved $10 at the minimum, one up to S28 had the per- sons checked the contract and consulted competitive companies' catalogues. None of the three nursery companies mentioned is a fly-by- night business. All three have long -service records in Ontario. It is wise. however, to carefully examine the contract, and under- stand the implications. When ordering shrubs. find out the following — 1. — Who will do the planting, you or the company? 2. — Will the shrubs be delivered directly to your home? 3. — Is there an extra charge if the company plants them? 4. -- What are the prices of similar stock elsewhere? 5. -- What system of rebate does the company allow if shrubs die? 6. — If they should die, does it make a difference in the rebate if shrubs are planted by you or the company? 7. -- What happens if you should move before they arrive? Then, make sure you have your added requirements stated, somewhere in the contract. Do not take just the salesman's word for what the company will do. ZURICH crriZENS NEWS , _OF - YEARS GONE -BY- 40 YEARS AGO J 15 YEARS AGO MAY 1920 i MAY 1945 A number of the villagers at- tended the Edison tone -test con- cert at the Hensall Town Hall last Tuesday evening. A petition to introduce a half - holiday in the village of Zurich has again been signed by all the business men. The Athletic Club of Zurich has spent much of its time and money to build the skating rink which now is a credit to the vil 'age as well as a source of plea- sure. Mrs. E. W. Stoskopf left hei home in Kitchener on Monday morning after spending some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Johnston. W. F. Braun and L. W. Hoffman attended the meeting of the Coun- ty baseball association in Clinton on Friday night. Ferd M. Hess, carriage maker, has accepted an appointment as agent of the Overland company for Zurich and vicinity and will open a garage in town. Miss Annie Zeller, Detroit, is visiting with friends and relatives in this district. Lions Harold Johnston, Earl Thiel, and Chester L. Smith, mo- tored to Petrolia on Monday even- ing, where they were entertained by the members of the Club in that town. In the recent victory loan, the eighth, the people of Zurich and Hay west reached the percentage of 132.71 of their objective, They were tenth highest in the county. Morris Weber is busy these days excavating for another cottage , along the lakefront. Private Russell Tiernan, of Camp Borden, spent a few days with his parents in Dashwood while on a leave. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Flaxbard, 'newlyweds), have returned front their honeymoon and have taken up residence in the home owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Gaseho. ' 25 YEARS AGO MAY 1935 The chain letter menace is again • making its inroads in our mails, and one never knows when one of these will make its appearance in his mail box. Mr. Wilmer Metzger. of the Bank of Montreal staff in Woodstock, was visiting old acquaintances in Zurich over the week end. The Ladies' Aid of St. Peter's Lutheran Church presented their play. -First Aid" in the Sunday School room of the church in Brod- hagen on Friday night, The spring season has again brought the influx of gypsies gangs with their evil and disho- nest tricks to take money away from the people. Mr. Ivan Yungblut, of town, has purchased the dwelling property from the executors of the late John Hey,and tree will make an ideal home for Mr. Yungblut as it is elose to his father's dwelling and farm, at the north end of the town. The status of the Canada Tem- perance Act in Ontario is now be- fore the Supreme Court of Cana- da, and is of keen interest to the people in Huron. Mr. Albert Morenz, the noted gardener of Dashwood, went through town on Monday on foot, He was on his return from Hen - salt and walked both ways the sante day. E.R.A. Harold Stade, of the Roy- al Canadian Navy, arrived with his wife from Windsor last Wed- nesday, and is spending part of his leave with his parents. Ivan Kalbfleisch, Ray Fisher. and Harold Johnston motored to Ripley on Wednesday afternoon to view a skating rink in that town. Private Keith Rose, of Camp Borden, spent a few days holidays at his home in Zurich. Rev. E. Heimrich attended a conference at Philipsburg for a few days last week. 10 YEARS AGO SUGAR &SPICE (By W. (BILI,) B. T. SMILY) We've just staggered through again, Each year at this time, when most folks are thoroughly enjoying the burgeoning of spring, some of us are going through the harrowing, destroying experience of the Music Festival. * * Each year it puts another splash of silver in my wig. Each year it carves another line in my already - furrowed forehead. And each year, I am positive the Old Lady won't get through it without a complete nervous collapse. * * * But the human constitution seems to be made of a composite of old rubber boots and scrap iron. I have already recovered to the point where my head is no long- er thudding like a bongo drum. And Mwn has once again tottered back from the brink of insanity and is her usual brisk, bullying self. * * * This year, our kids played in seven different piano classes. That meant seven trips to the festival centre, and about 300 miles on the old '54 Buick, which gives us some 13 miles to the gallon. * * * However, I don't mind the ex- pense. It's the bedlam that gets me down. Just trying to keep those kids in clean clothes for a week is enough to drive a saint straight up the wail. And somebody was always late, or had lost his shoes, or had got mud on her dress. We snarled and hurled recriminations on every trip until were five miles out of town. * * * I The festival hall is always the same. Beneath its apparent quiet and orderliness seethes a tangled current of conjecture, hope and fear. Women sit quietly about, no- thing except their tatty hair, wild eyes and chewed lipstick to mark them as festival mothers. * * * Kids giggle and squirm with nerves as the big mother nears. The girls are all fussed up in their best dresses, with fancy bows and sparkling eyes and shining hair. The boys are quieter, stiffer, pale and tense. Their hands are sweat- ing and they rub them on their MAY 1950 Ward Fritz. of town, and Stan- , ley Snaith, of the Bluewater High-; way, were on a fishing trip to their island in the Parry Sound! district, and while there they did' some extraordinary fishing. Miss Anita Deters was crowned "Queen of the May" at the an- nual ceremonies at Stratford Nor- mal School last Friday afternoon. The crown was placed on her head by J. Fred Edwards, M.L.A. pants. Mr. Rhyman Howald has re- turned to his duties at Thiel Trans- port after spending some time at the Seaforth hospital, where he underwent an operation. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Illsley, and family, who have moved from To- ronto, have taken up residence in the home of Morris Weber, in the north-west section of the town. Miss Audrey Heimrich, teacher of the U.S.S. No. 9, Hay and Stan- ley, Blake, and the school child- ren, along with some of their par- ents, journeyed to Wingham last Saturday and gave a special pro- gram over the radio there. Federation Fieldran Describes Highway Laws Pertaining To Farm Machinery (By J. Carl Hemingway) Huron County Federation of Agriculture Directors Meeting, May 12 We would extend the apprecia- The resolutions committee pre - tion of the Federation to Sergeant sented the following statement of Barker and Constable Hobbs, of policy which will be presented for the Ontario Provincial Police, for discussion at the county annual coming to our meeting and ex- meeting in November. We hope planing the law governing the op- you will take a little time out to eration of farm machinery on pu- consider the questions. blic roads. 1. The County Federation up - Here are a few of the things holds the right of fanners to or - that we found out: ganize and work together collec- 1. All roads for public use come tively for the benefit of Agricul- under the same regulations. ture. 2. Operators of farm tractors or 2. The County Federation sup - self -propelled machines must be ports all commodity groups in 16 years of age or over but are their right to market their pro - not required to have a motor ve- duce in whatever manner that hiele driver's permit. group decides and will do all in 3. Overall width of machinery its power to persuade Government must not he more than eight feet to provide the necessary legisla- othercxise special permission must tion. be obtained. These can be obtain- 3. The County Federation will ed from the Department of High- do all in its power to dispense ways. unbiased information on any eom- 4. Trailers with a gross weight modity group problem at the re - of over 3,000 lbs. require a bra- quest of that commodity group. king syystem. 4, In case of a vote on a commo- 5. Farm machines are required to dity group marketing plan the have lighting similar to any motor County Federation will do all in vehicle for movement on the roads its power to organize, assist and en - at night. courage all producers to vote. In reading these things you 5. The County Federation sup - may think that the law is pretty ports the democratic principle strict but let us remember that that the minority must obey the these laws are for our own safe- will of the majority in whatever ty. area for which the vote is called. Since our County Federation Reports were lacking for the Constitution was last revised in affiliated groups, since at this 1951, marketing of farm products time of year activity in farm or - by commodity groups marketing ganization is at a minimum, but boards has become quite contra the dairy groups reminded us of versial and it has been felt that the Dairy Princess Contest to be the position of the County Peden.- held at the Clinton Spring Fair on tion should be clarified. June 11, Scattered here and there are the teachers, outwardly calm, in- wardly churning. This is the cul- mination of months of hard work for them, and can bring elation or dejection, depending on how their' charges come through. * * * Then the adjudicator rings his bell. Dead quiet reigns. The first contestant, feeling as awkward as an elephant, mounts the stage and the tension rises, One of those distraught mothers is holding her breath, her heart pounding pain- fully. * * * Sometimes one of the kids will get stuck. She'll hit a wrong chord, pause, try it again, play a discord, and panic, She sits there look- ing at the keyboard as though it was a document in Chinese, She pokes at a couple of notes, looks desperately at the adjudicator and tries again. Her despair and agony are almost matched by those of the audience. * * * This year our adjudicator, David Ouchterlony, of the conservatory, told a story about this sort of thing. It happened at a festival in a five -and -under class. This lit- tle guy started off well and then got stuck. He fumbled around for a minute and then got going again, * * * But the second time, his right hand had started one note too high, and the whole piece went like that. He knew what order to play the notes in, and he was fly- ing along in great style, but after a minute realized it sounded like a cat on a hot tin roof. He stopped dead, put his hands on his hips and stared at the piano in silence, Then he piped: "Hey, what's the matter with the piano?" in a clear treble. * * * When a class has finished play- ing, everyone sits looking as calm as a canary at a cats' convention. The audjudicator scribbles notes. Then he walks to the front and the aficionados lean forward slightly, strung like wire, and the moment of truth arrives. When it's (Continued on page 3) Business and Professional Directory AUCTIONEERS DENTISTS ALMIN WALPER PRONILVCIAL LICENSED AUCTIONEER For your sale, large or small, courteous and efficient service at all times. 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