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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1960-11-02, Page 1ZURIC H HEWS No. 44 — FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1960 $2.50 PER YEAR -- 5 CENTS PER COPY PRIZE WINNERS — The stone faced 'Buck" and his "Squaw" pictured above are standing in line to collect their "wampum" at the annual masquerade dance at Bluewater Danceland. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Schilbe captured first prize for the best fancy costume at this years event. (Citizens News Photo ST. JOSEPH and D YSDALE CAL. FRED DUCHARME, Corresnondentl Mr. Mike Gratton, of Grand of the many little incidents they witnessed when young in their native land. For myself, I have many times been the object of criticism, due to using their nam- es, and their going here and there, and their whereabouts. I well believe, had they been near me, I might have witnessed a sud- den poke for doing so. The Zurich paper had changed in their management from Mr. Zeller. Others took over the prin- ting charge of the Zurich Herald. There were only sort periods that the service was halted to the pub- lic and that was due to the change- overs. Bend, paid a short visit to Mr. and Mrs. F. Ducharme on Saturday last. Mr. Gratton is a cousin of Mr. Ducharme. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Dolph Sopha, of this highway, was real- ly a place of family gathering this past weekend when their four sons, accompanied by a Mr. Smith, arrived to spent a week on a hun- ting trip. The visitors are from Detroit and Windsor. Also at the Sopha home were Mr. and Mrs. R. Bedard, of Windsor; Mrs. Bed- ard being a daughter of the Sop - has. Mr. Frederick Papineau, of De- troit, was a visitor in this parish. While here he called on friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Denomme, of Kitchener, were Sunday vvisitors with their parents in the Drysdale district, also calling on others. Mrs. Leon Bedard, who has been on the sick list for a few days, we are glad to report, is on the mend, but will be confined some days yet in her home. Importance Of Education Stressed Assist Students By Showing Interest Open house at Zurich Public School is to be held this year on Wednesday, November 9, between 7.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. All parents are invited to at- tend, the main purpose—parents to meet the teacher—and discuss the work the child is doing. The theme of this years Educa- tion Week is "EDUCATION -KEY TO THE FUTURE". A recent sur- vey has shown that nine out of every ten new jobs since 1950 have been "White Collar" posit- ions. This clearly points out the fact that any student who does not complete his education, is al- lowing himself only one chance in ten of securing work. Donald L. O'Brien is principal of the Zurich school; Mrs. Audrey Haberer, is in charge of room 1; Miss Elizabeth Ayre, teacher in room 2; Mrs. Phyliss Deichert, room 3; and Nrs. Doreen Oesch, room 4. Mr. Chester Smith, and his staff, we believe were the long- est publishers, over 40 years. Dur- ing my time with the Smiths, I was rebuked twice, for unfit ar- ticles for publication. I admitted I was wrong, or at least someone would have been more embarras- ed by the article submitted for publication. Mr. Smith was for- ward enough to tell me the reas- on; that I appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gerom- mette and family, of Detroit, were Sunday last visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Corriveau, of Blake. Mr. Gerard Geoffrey, of Walk- erton, was a Sunday last caller with his mother and other mem- bers of the familv•in St. Josephs, also calling on others. You will ask me why I wrote for the Zurich paper, As afore said, I considered it a hobby, but after my family grew up, and wandered away, I took that means to keep them informed of the doings, in their native parish. I knew it would be pleasing to them at that time and still is today The Zurich paper to them is really a weekly gift. From it they are fully posted of the home news, and doings, and they take pleas- ure in reading it. From niy clos- est ones perhaps it creates within them a greater feeling, since it comes from me. It is also enjoyed by other na- tives of this parish, who had left this land when quite young, and since then many had passed on to their reward, leaving no one to convey the news to them of their place of birth. From the columns of the Zur- ich paper they found consoling moments when looking over the pages. They also talk with their family BLUEWATER and BAYFIELD NEWS Mrs. Russell Grainger, Correspondent Mr. Bender, and pupils of SS 4, West Stanley, held their Hallow- e'en party on Monday afternoon, and had as their guests the pre- school age children of the section. The regular Red Cross meeting was held, followed by the judging of costumes. Games were enjoy- ed, and the party closed with some of the pupils serving a lunch. Mr. William Sparks, who has been a patient in Clinton Hospital, for almost two weeks, was able to leave there on Thursday, and is presently staying with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Dunn Jr. Miss Lynnda :Scotchmer, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Schilbe, in Clinton. Mrs. Robert McKinley, is spen- ding some time in Seaforth, visit- ing Mrs. J. Hillebrecht. Mr. and Mrs. Don Kingsbury and Douglas, left on Saturday, for their new home in Brantford. The Kingsbury's operated a grocery store in Bayfield, for about ten years, and early in the summer sold the business to Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson. On Friday night, October 21, the congregation of St. Andrew's United Church, honoured Mr. and Mrs. Kingsbury at a social even- ing held in the church basement. Living room furnishings were Local Girl Catches Wild Goose Alive During my reign of writing I hope I did not offend any one by using their names, and their going here and there. I tried to avoid using abusive words, which could have marred their character, or their future movements. Never - the -less, if I did, I apologize. I only hope that nothing was taken in that sense. Now, Mr. Editor, I am certain you will fully realize my position, due to advancing years which makes it more difficult to collect news, so this will be the last for print. I am sure you will be able to pick up someone more alert, to replace me, to give you the news of this community. If permitted, I may re -start my nine years of adventure I had started. Due to the change in management of the Zurich paper, I had laid it aside at the time. In closing, I am wishing you and your staff the merited pros- perity which you are worthy of. 0 INJURES HAND Stanley Smith, of the Bluewater Highway, suffered severe lacera- tions to his hand when he was caught in a corn picker Tuesday evening. He was taken by Westlake am- bulance to St. Joseph's Hospital, in London, for surgery. presented and a lovely lunch ser- ved. The Kingsburys will be great- ly missed by a vast number of friends they made while residing in Bayfield. Mr. and Mrs. Aden Martin, and family, Listowel, on Mr. and Mrs. William Sparks, for a few minutes on Sunday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Dunn Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Ervine, Mr. and Mrs. John Scotchmer Jr., spent the weekend in Port Huron, Debbie and Stewart Turner spent the weekend with their grand- parerits, Mr. and Mrs. John Tur- Shirley Weido bagged her quota early last Monday morning when she brought home an eight -pound Canada Goose. No expensive equip- ment was used, nor did she sit shivering in the pre -dawn chill, waiting for daylight. No—it was much more simple than all this, she just stepped outside and cap- tured her quarry—alive! Evidently the big bird had be- come weary fighting the heavy storm during the night and had fallen between the coal shed and her father's garage. The narrow space did not permit the goose to take to the air again. Today the Canada Goose lives it up at Earl Thiel's bird sanctuary. But Shirley did not come out of this real empty handed, she trad- ed her prize to Allan Thiel for a pair of pigeons. Shirley is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Weido, of Zurich. 0 Lutheran Ladies Entertain Council Damage Light Here Hallowe'en Night Mild weather, and high winds, may have dampened the spirits of would-be celebrants as Zurich ex- perienced one of the most peace- ful Hallowe'ens in some years. Our road superintendant may take issue with this statement, as he was called out to remove a road block extending across the road at Prang's Garage to Claren- ce Gascho's store. It is more than possible that the blessings of Fire Chief Milt Deitz would follow those who hauled a wagon load of baled bay to the main intersection, where it was abandoned and set on fire. The Chief reports no difficulty in controlling the blaze. Several citizens are curious as to the means of transportation used in moving a certain, non-des- cript building from one location to another. When last seen it was lying, foresaken, at the entrance to the Bank of Montreal. ner. Mr. 'Lind Mrs. Walter Turner and Cli€fo7'3 Greer spent the weekend in vt Huron. f, lti;; ,&:lter Westlake, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner, Gayle and Philip; were Sunday afternoon visitors, with Mr. and Mrs. John Turner. o DHO.Property is Offered By Auction ,y. 'wo buildings and a parcel of land,iurchased for highway im- provenieft, will be auctioned off by the 'Department of Highways Tuesday, November 8, it was re- vealed last week. The buildings, which must be removed or demolished, are a 11 -story frame house and shed formerly owned by Alphonse Masse, lot 12, conc. LRE, on the east side of No. 21, about 71/2 miles north of Grand Bend. The structures are being disposed of by the department to provide for widening of the highway. The parcel of land up for sale is the former • Cowen property at Sarepta. The old hotel building has been removed. Auctioneer Alvin Walper will officiate. On Tuesday evening the Ladies Aid of St. Peter's Lutheran Chur- ch held their November meeting, with 29 members, one visitor, the Church council, and the Pastor present. Mrs. Anne Turkheim was in charge of devvotions. A recorded report on the United Lutheran Church of America biennial con- vention at Atlantic City, proved very interesting. The president took charge of the business. A nominating corn• mittee was chosen to elect a sec- retary and treasurer. The meeting closed with a hymn and the Lord's Prayer. A social half hour was enjoyed by all. 0 GETS WINGS Victor Dinnin, Zurich, was one of 58 pilots who graduated at the London Flying Club, last week. Wings were presented to the no- vice pilots, two of whom were women, at the seventh annual "WINGS DINNER". A minimum of 30 hours flying time is required for a private pi- lots' license. Coroner's Jury Brings In Verdict At a coroner's inquest in Gode- rich, on Saturday, October 29, a jury ruled that Robert James Michael Greer, 12, died instantly after he fell from a moving milk truck on Highway 21, south of Bayfield, on September 17. Dr. N. C. Jackson, who direc- ted the inquest, ruled that the boy died of a fractured skull. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Greer, of RR 3 , Bayfield. The side door of the truck, hin- ged at the rear, swung open and spilled the boy onto the pavement as he leaned against the side of the truck. Sliding doors, or doors hinged at the front, were recommended by the jury as a safety measure on such trucks. 0 CROP REPORT Change in the weather has for- ced dairy cattle to be stabled, at least during the night. Corn and turnip harvesting are taking place; fall ploughing is pro- ceeding quickly with the help of recent rains. Farm wells are still short of water. 0 Hensall Curlers Elect Officers The Hensall Curling Club held a meeting at their Community Centre, last Thursday, October 27. A new slate of officers was elect- ed for the coming season. The meeting was in charge of Howard Scene, who was elected president. Gordon Barlow, RCAF Station, Centralia, was elected vice-presi- dent, and Don Joynt, Hensall, sec- retary -treasurer. The games committee will con- sistof Bob : Conk.,. Bob Currie; RCAF Centralia, ' R.. 11..Middloton, W. 0. Goodwin, K. K. Christian. Mrs. Lorne Chapman and Mrs. Ernest Chipchase are in charge of entertainment. AS IN 0 and DIST ICT (MRS. E. H. RAIDER, Correspondent) Dashwood Merry Maids The third meeting of Dashwood Merry Maids 4-H Club was held last Monday evening, at the home of Mrs. Schenk. Twelve members and the lead- ers, Mrs. Gordon Bender and Mrs. Leonard Schenk, were present. Joan Rader was appointed secre- tary to replace June Rader. The following was discussed: Sharing the family meat, food guide for health, did it make your mouth water. Did it cost too much? Mrs. Schenk demonstrated table setting, and service as well as table manners. Roll call for next meeting. "One duty of a hostess towards her guests." Horne assignment, "Plan the meals for your family for one day and include it in your record book, practice table set- ting, and service. Read some- thing interesting to talk about at next meeting. Work on Record Book and reference file." The hostess served lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Klumpp, quietly celebrated their 51st wed- ding anniversary on Wednesday, October 26. Mrs. Howard Klurnpp, attended the Children's Aid conference at Newmarket, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Bird, of London, spent Sunday with Mrs. Matilda Pieter. Fowl Supper The EUB Church held a very successful fowl supper last Thurs- day evening, with the men serving over 500 guests. TABLES ARE TURNED! Five hundred patrons feasted on ons cf the roost dh rr-- they have ever been privileged to indulge hi, while the men did t' -.e work. The event was sponsor- ed by the men of The Evangelical United Brethern Church, Da,',wcod. Pictured facing the camera at center is Mrs. Howard Klump, at her left is Carl Oestreic'.ar. (Citizens News Photo)