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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1960-10-27, Page 1ZURIC NEWS No. 43 — FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1960 FIRST SNOWFALL — Monday saw the first snowfall of the season in the Zurich district, and by some it was welcomed with warm enthusiasm. In this photo these two girls, Kathryn Thiel, left, and Elizabeth Bannister, right, are happy to show the camera -man when the first snow came, as they inscribe the date on the back window of the car belonging to Milton Oesch. (Citizens News Photo) Federation Fieldman Is Pleased With New Ontario Hog Producers Enterprise BY J. CARL HEMINGWAY The big news of the past week was the decision of the Ontario Hog Producers to sponsor the for- mation of Farmers' Allied Meat Enterprises. By taking the first letter of each word we have "FAME", which will be the brand name under which the top qual- ity products of this organization will be sold. By making this decision your representatives have made it pos- sible for your products to be sold through. an organization which you, the producer, can control. You will notice that I said you can control. Whether you do control it or not will depend on whether or not you are willing to take an interest in it, keep up to date on the information, and offer your suggestions for improvements. In the past we have relied on Government for the power to con- trol the selling of our products and in many cases this has been a decided benefit. However, it has become very apparent that this is not a solid foundation for a long term of years since govern- ments can change their policy or even be defeated. Further, your fate in marketing under government legislation may be determined on an altogether different question Let us suppose that at an elec- tion one party says that if it is elected Hydro rates will be cut in two but also that it will with- draw the farm marketing legisla- tion The other party maintains that Hydro rates should be in- ereased and that the farm mark- eting legislation should be exten- ded I agree that my comparison is fantastic but the point that I would like to make is that our method of marketing farm pro - HURON COUNTY CROP REPORT D. H. Miles, Agricultural Representative for Huron County. Some moisture during the past week, some in the form of snow, should assist ploughing operations, although more is needed. Harvesting of sugar beets and grain corn is underway. ducts under the authority of leg- islation may be decided by the opinion of the people on an entir- ely different subject. By forming a system of Co -Op- erative packing plants we will not be under the cloud of public po- litical opinion. This is a big step for farmers of Ontario to take as it will provide for the slaughter of not only hogs but also for cattle and lambs. To give you some idea of the speed with which an organization of this kind can grow the general manager of the Quebec Co -Opera- tive packing plants told us that in a matter of five or six years this enterprise has grown from noth- ing to the point that it is now slaughtering 27 percent of all the livestock produced in Quebec and within five years expects to be processing 75 percent of the Que- bec livestock. In spite of obstacles and top competitive prices this Co -Op re- turned 900,000 to its members as well as retaining 450,000 for expan- sion. There figures could be mul- tiplied by four if all livestock had been marketed this way. Seven 4-H Clubs Represent Huron Seven teams of 4-H members represented Huron County at the Provincial 4-11 Interclub Compe- tition, held at OAC, Guelph, on Friday, October 21. The team representing Sea - forth 4-H Dairy `Calf Club, com- posed of Wilma Dale, Clinton, and Ken Papple, Seaforth, placed sec- ond in the Dairy Compitition ag- ainst 76 other teams. A team represented Bayfield Dairy Calf Club placed 30th. In the Beef Competition teams represented Blyth-Belgrave 4-1I Calf Club and Dungannon 4-H Calf Club placed 25th and 35th respec- tively in 50 teams. In Grain the Brussels 4-1-1 Grain Club placed 16th out of 38 teams and in Field Crops the Tucker - smith 4-11 Corn Club and South Huron 44I White Bean Club plac- ed 4th and 6th out of 13 teams. Grant Announced For County Home Welfare Minister Cecile has an- nounced grants of $54,341 for the Huron County Home's 202 -bed ad- dition at Clinton, under the Eld- erly Persons Housing Act. - The $1,087,303 Clinton addition is nearing completion after a threatened strike by members of the United Brotherhood of Car- penters and Joiners of America, Local 2222, in support of wage in- crease demands in August.. Half the construction cost will be paid by the province. The building is being constructed b y Con -Eng' Construction, of London. The carpenters' union threat-' ened to walk off the job August 30, but called off the strike the night before, when agreement was reached on a two-year con- tract offering an immediate 15 - cent -an -hour wage increase, a five -cent increase JaJnuary 1 and a 10 -cent increase May 1, 1961. 0 Achievement Day For 4-H Bean Club The Achievement Day for the South Huron 4-H White Bean Club was held at the Ontario Depart- ment of Agriculture, Clinton, on Wednesday, October 19. Ten of the eleven members enrolled in the club completed their project by exhibiting half bushel of white beans from the 4-H plot. Results of judging are as follows: First, Robert Fotheringham, RR 3, Seaforth; second, June McLach- lan, RR 3, Kippen; third, Jack McLachlan, RR 3, Kippen; Lois McLachlan, RR 3, Kippen; fifth, William Charters, RR 3, Kippers. Others completing the project were Jean McNaughton, RR 3, Kippen; Ralph and Brian Trieb- ner, RR 3, Kippen; William Snow, RR 1, Woodham, and Carol Varley, RR 3, Kippen. Several of the top entries have been entered in the open classes for beans at the Royal Winter Fair, Toronto. 0 Surprise Party One evening last week a num- ber of friends gathered at the horde of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jen- nison, in Grand Bend, where ;a, surprise birthday party was held for Mrs. Vladimir Hrovat. A de- licious lunch was served and Mrs. Hrovat was presented with a gift and birthday cake. $2.50 PER YEAR — 5 CENTS PER COPY Standard Time Returns Saturday At midnight Saturday, ev- eryone can turn their clocks and watches back one hour, and gain an extra hour sleep. Saturday, October 29, has been set as the date when Daylight Saving Time comes to an end for another year, and as far as many people are concerned it would never have to return again. Many centres have gone to standard time some weeks ago, but throughout this area all communities are waiting for the Saturday date. All lo- cal churches will be on stan- dard time this Sunday. 0 Dashwood Men Serve Fowl Supper A big fowl supper is on tap to- night, Thursday, in the Dashwood Evangelical Church, starting at 5 o'clok. A unique feature of this fowl supper is the fact that the meal is being prepared and served by the Men of the Church. A special invitation has been extended to all the people in the Zurich area to attend this event. 0 Feeder Calves Are Soon Available A carload of western feeder calves will be arriving soon in Hensell and the South Huron Agricultural Society hopes there'll beta group of farmboys and girls nni?hand to greet them. "Te society announced 'this week it's looking for more mem- bers for its Hensall Feeder Calf Club, which will raise the calves over the winter for show at the spring fair. Boys and girls 10 to 21 years of age from the townships of Hay, Tuckersmith, Hibbert, Usborne and Stephen are eligible. Secretary Peter McNaughton, Hensall, said memberships are being received by himself as well as directors of the society. Cash prizes and impressive tro- phiesagain will be offered for various winners in the competi- tion. 0 Bob Peck Is New CDC! Member Robert M. Peck, RR 1, Zurich, joined the Clinton District Col- legiate Institute board last week, as the new appointment of Coun- ty Council. ,He succeeds the late George Reid. total enrolment reported by Principal D. J. Cochrane was 569 at the end of September with 98.6 percent attendance. Irvine Tebbutt, chairman of the board presided. Installation of a pay telephone was •a*thorized by the board. The board: also. gave permission for students to smoke in the lobby of the school at dances held by Stu- dent Council. If this privilege is abused, this may be stopped at the discretion of the principal. 0 Travelling Bill Back In Dashwood Bill Gossman, Dashwood, re- turned to his home last Wednes- day, after a trip through the Can- adian West. 1Ie was confined to hospitals in Lethbridge, Alta., and Hope, BC, for six weeks after suffering a severe ,heart attack. • Bill travelled over 6,000 miles on his trip by car and train He hitch -hiked from Lethbridge to the coest, sharpening scissors to defray $is expenses. He .vas forced to leave his ear at Lethbridge and return home by train, arriving in London Wednesday, Various Organizations Benefit From Successful Season Of Gospel Services The first annual meeting of the Drive -In Services, was held in Dashwood recently. Financial reports showed that after expen- ses of nearly $700 were paid, $119 was given to the Bible Society the Gideons and the Rescue Mission, in London. Very encouraging reports have lead the committee to plan for services next summer. Over 95 percent of the questionaires re- ceived at the services indicated that people hope to see more of this type of service. People from Calgary, Medicine Hat. Bella Cola, Whitewood, Sask., New York city, Florida, Californio, Rhode Island and Point Aux Gaul, Newfound- land attended these services. They came from many corners of On- tario, Leamington, Mimico, Hesp- ler, Palmerston, Sarnia and Lon- don. Words of appreciation for the strenuous efforts of the chairman, H. Hoffman, were expressed by Rev. A. E. Holley, of Grand Bend. The pianists, ushers, chair mem- bers were included in the reso- lution. Nearly 200 people work- ed willingly in the undertaking. Mr. Arthur Finkbeiner was thanked for his services during the summer, and is to be replaced by Mr. Hiltz, as treasurer pro -tem. The theatre was used as a don- ation from Emerson Desjardine, but a small amount was voted to- wards electricity and other expen- ses. The committee consisting of Revs. Schlenker, Holley, Gillings. Amacher and Hiltz, and Alvin Finkbeoner, Karl Gunether, Carl Oestreicher, Arthur Finkbeiner and Edgar Cudmore were happy with the results of their act of faith. Because of the nature of the service, one farmer told of not having enough time to dress. he went to the service as he was, in overalls and all. One of the future needs the committee felt was the organization of trans- portation for shut-ins and older folk. Let Contract For Huron Hospital, Construction To Commence Im edi Ontario Public Works Minister Ray Connell last week announced award of the general trades con- tract for construction of a 300 -bed Ontario Hospital at Goderich to Anglin -Norcross Ontario Co., Ltd., Toronto. This firm, which will soon complete construction of the 1,250 -bed Cedar Springs Hospital School for Retarded Children, was lowest of eight bidders with a price of $3,460,000. Mr. Connell said work will start abnost immediately and will proceed throughout the winter to aid the seasonal employment situa- tion in Huron County. Included in this contract are services and facilities to allow for future ex- pansion of the hospital according ely to local needs. The Goderich hospital is part of a new concept in the treatment of mental illness. Mr. Connell described it as being more of the nature of a home for the aged than the popular concept of a mental hospital. It will consist of a series of single storey cot- tages joined to two-storey admin- istration and service wings, yet there will be no long corridors or - institutional atmosphere. Inter ior decor will 15e bright and at -- tractive, with direct access from' cottages to courtyards. The site is about two and a half miles south of Goderich on No. 21 Highway, with 3,000 feet of frontage on Lake Huron. Testing Beachrea At Grand Bend For Suitability Of Ample Water Supply Grand Bend council learned last Monday night that test dril- ling equipment was being set up on the beach to determine the depth of clay under the sand to see if the area would provide a water supply for the village. The drilling equipment is op- erated by Andrew Heal, Watford, and is expected to be in opera- tion later in the week. The Watford firm will drill two holes between the new bath house and the pier to seek a suitable base for water drilling. The ac- tion was taken on the advice of the Ontario Water Resources Commission to test the area be- fore taking any further action to do more test drilling in South- cott Pines Parkland. Council also passed a bylaw authorizing reeve James Dalton and Clerk Murray DesJardins to enter into an agreement with the Ontario highways department to sell some frontage off the muni- cipality's dumping grounds in Bosanquet township. The department is purchasing the land in preparation for a project to widen the Bluewater highway. Council issued building per- mits to Cam Chapman for an ad- dition to the Green Forest Motor Hotel and to Peter Eisanback for the erection of a new house on highway 21 in the village. Plant Manager and Reporter Are Added To Round Out St ff at Citizens News During the past couple of weeks, several changes have been made in the staff at the Citizens News plant here in Zurich. Last wek, Frank ',Timmer" Mc - Ewan, of Clinton, joined the staff as plant manager. Mr. Mc - Ewan is a former co -publisher of the Clinton News -Record, and has been working in the printing trade for the past 34 years. He is well qualified in all phases of the newspaper and printing business, and his coming to the Citizens News is a decided asset to the firm: Next week Douglas Robinson is joining the staff at the Citizens News, and will be in charge of all advertising and news gathe" ing of the paper. He will be 1' _n. py to assist any merchants with their advertising each week. Any persons having news items may also contact Mr. Robinson, and he will be available to attend meet- ings as a reporter. The third member of the staff is Danny Moore, who has been with the Citizens News for the past year. 0 Women's Institute The monthly meeting of the Zurich branch Women's Inst`e will be held on Tuesday, Novem- ber 1, at the home of Mrs. .T<arl,: Bannister. The committee in charge of Ile - meeting, will be Mrs. William S ,- bert, Mrs. Mary Manson and Me s. Jack Bannister. At the meeting Mrs. Milt'. • Oesch will demonstrate how to ri•, flotwwer arrangements.