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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1960-11-24, Page 1ZURIC NEWS No. 47 — FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1960 $2.50 PER YEAR — 5 CENTS PER COPY Work Starts On New Zurich Post Office Wellesly Contractor Gets $19,700 Job Work is to begin this week on the new $19,700 post office in the village of Zurich, according to John B. Erb, of Wellesley, who has been awarded the contract for the con- struction of the new building. Most ;of the labour and sub -trades will be let locally, advised the contractor. The firm submitted the lowest bid of eight in response to adver- tising for public tenders, The work is scheduled for completion in three months and is part of the Departmen's winter works pro- gram. The building, measuring 32 feet by 35 feet, will be a one-story structure, without basement. It will be of concrete and frame con- struction and will face west on Goshen Street. It will have a tar and felt covered flat roof. The interior will be finished in gyp- sum board and plywood with lin- oleum covering the floors. Pain- ted asbestos cement board and brick veneer will be combined for the exterior finish. Heating will be an oil burning furnace. A truck yard and loading platform will be at the rear. Plans and specifications were prepared at headquarters and in the Toronto District Architect's Office of the Department of Pu- blic Works. Mr. J. E. Kelly, Dis- trict Architect of Toronto, will be responsible for supervising the work, Local postmaster William Sie- bert is already making plans for the alloting of boxes in the new office, and advises that more lar- ge size boxes will be available than there are in the old office. St. Peter's Lutheran Church Holds Dinner Speaker Points Out Need For More Clergy A challenge was issued to mem- bers of St. Peter's Lutheran Chur- ch, at their annual family stew- ardship dinner last Friday night, to go out and interest some of the young men in the congregation to enter the ministry. The guest speaker, Dr. J. Ray Houser, presi- dent of the Lutheran Seminary in Waterloo, told the gathering it was It least 30 years since a member of the Zurich congregation has be- come 'a minister. The speaker went on to say that the Church is badly in need of ministers, and in the history of the local congregation only three men •have entered the profession. They are Rev. Ferd Howald, Rev. Lloyd Kalbfleisch, and Rev. Albert Da - tars. Close to 250 members of the con- gregation, along with their famil- ies, attended the event, which was presided over by Milfred Schilbe, chairman of the Stewardship com- mittee of the Church. The dinner was a prelude to the every -member visitation plan which is to be car- ried out by the Lutheran Church this Sunday. A sing -song was led by Ron Heimrich, accompanied by Mrs. Fred Haberer, Jr. A number of in- teresting cartoons were drawn for the group by' Ralph Latimer. Bert Klopp extended thanks to the Ladies Aid of the congregation, who prepared the dinner. Reports of various committees were given by the chairman, Reg Black, Fred Haberer, Jr., and Herb Klopp. The guest speaker was introduc- ed by Rev. W. P. Fischer, who had been a student of Dr. Houser's at the Waterloo Seminary, and he was thanked by Reg Black. Zurich Lions Juveniles Victors 7-6 Down Lambeth Team In Closing Seconds Gerald Overholt led the Zurich Lions Juveniles to a thrilling 7-6 victory over the Lambeth Juven- iles last Friday night, in a Sham- rock League game played in the Hensall Arena.' Gerard scored three goals and assisted in two others. The game was a nip and tuck affair all the way, as the teams played on even terms as far as scoring was concerned. Overholt scored the first goal of the game early in the first period, only to have the visitors cme back with the equalizer minutes later. Midway through the first stanza, the Lam- beth crew went into a 2-1 lead, but Johnnie Masse let go one of his slap shots a minute later to again tie the score. Bob Johnston shot the locals into a 3-2 lead at. the 14 minute mark, but with only sec- onds remaining in the period the visitors tied the score. In the second period Overholt tallied for the locals, and Kayball came back with the tying marker for Lambeth. Early in the third period, Wil- lert scored his first goal of the night, to shoot the homesters into the lead once more, only to have Lambeth come right back with the equalizer. Overholt scored what appeared to be the winning goal midway through the period, but with only 40 seconds remaining llptigrove tied the score again for Lambeth. At the 19,40 mark in the period, Bob Johnston banged in what proved to be the winning goal, on a neat play with Willert and Overholt. Only four penalties were hand- ed out in the game, one to Zurich and three to Lambeth. The next home game for the lo- cals will be on Friday night, Dec- ember 30, when the Lambeth team will again be the viistors. Board Approves Safety Patrol Holding their regular monthly meeting last Thursday night, the Hay Township School Area Board agreed to renew all contracts with the caretakers of the various schools for the coming year. Sec- retary H. H. Brokenshire was in- structed to advise the caretakers of the board's decision. ' Arrangements were also made to have the contractor, who built the addition to the Zurich School, repair the roof, which is leaking. In other business the board ap- proved the plans of Donald L. O'Brien, principal of the Zurich school, for the organization of a safety patrol at the intersection of Highway 84. 0 Married 25 Years Couple Honoured A most enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Heimrich, in Exeter, when parents and brothers and sisters of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Haberer gather- ed to surprise them on the occas- sion of their 25th wedding anniv- ersary. Mr. and Mrs. Haberer were mar- ried 25 years ago, on November 23, 1935, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church paronage, Zurich Local Nominations Friday, Nov. 25 Nominatons for the Village of Zurich will take place in the Town- ship Hall„ on Friday, November 25, from seven to eight o'clock in the evening. Hay Township will hold their nomination in the Township Hall, on the afternoon of November 25, from one,to two o'clock in the afternoon. Stanley Township nomination will be held in Varna at . the Township Hall, on Friday, Novem- ber 25, between the hours of one and two o'clock in the afternoon. Should an election be necessary in Zurich, Hay or Stanley town- ships, it will be held Monday, Dec- ember 5. 0 Dashwood Men's Club Elect Officers Dashwood Men's Club held their annual meeting at which officers were elected. President is Roy Morenz; vice- presidents, Sid Baker, Ken McCrae and Reinhold Miller; secretary - treasurer, Harry Hayter; finance committee, Cliff Salmon, Mervyn and George Tiernan; attendance' and membership, Albert Miller, Jack Geiser and Eldon Datars. Education committee, Dr. V. L. Gulens, Lorne Kleinstover, William Haugh; program and entertain- ment, Alvin Walper, Wally Beck- er, Glen Webb, Bob Hayter, Hub- ert Miller; auditors, Ken Kraft, H ld K ll ty com aro a erman; proper mittee, Jim Hayter, Cliff Salmon, Harry Hoffman; ,press reporter, a •h� Harry Hoffman. " wind Campaign 0 GOSHEN NORTH Nears Objective Class Rooms Complete Education ,Minister Robarts Opens New Addition To South Huron High 'rho province of Ontario is to- day providing every assistance and facility for its students," said Hon. John P. Robarts, QC, of London minister of education for Ontario, in officially opening the $130,000 High School last Friday afternon. addition to South Huron District However Mr. Robarts advised that the Department of Education cannot make up the student's mind for him, nor can it do the work, nor develope his ambition. "We look to the parents and' to the hone to assist in providing motiv- ation." "Many of our young people have not the drive to finish their ad- ucation," he said. This must come from the parents. • Financial assistance was given last year in Ontario to 6,400 stu- dents who attended teacher's col- leges, technical institutes or un- iversities. "It is a staggering pro- blem to find accommodation for our young people desiring educa- tion.,' said the minister. "One cannot take his place in today's society without an educa- tion — it is no longer a luxury, rather a necessity." "Industry and business," he said, "have come to realize the impor- tance of higher education, and be- cause of this, they have been gran- ing bursaries to young pjeople. The school program in Ontario, as to population, has been doubled, from 1945 to 1959, with the pres- ent enrolment at. 1,300,000 pupils in elementary schools. Mr. Ro- barts forecast the program being doubled again within the next 15 years, to meet the needs. He told the large crowd who at- tended the opening ceremony that there were 80,000 more children in September of this year in schools than in June. This means an enormous program, said the minister. Between 1946-1958, the depart- ment of education built a new school or addition to a school on an average of one every day. This year alone, he said, 525 schools, or additions were built, and the de- partment sees no end to the pro- gram. Mr. Robarts paid tribute to the school board for the work its members are doing and will do— "for in the future nothing stands still.." Appreciation was extended to the teachers — "for it is they who breathe life into bricks and mortar and the thousands of other things that make up a school." Mr. Robarts was introduced by Charles MacNaughton, E x e t e r, MPP for Huron, who also gave a grief address, and was thanked by K. H. Johns, vice-chairman of the school board, H. L. Snider, chair- man of the board, was in charge of the program. In addressing the gathering at the ceremony, principal H. L. Stur- gis reviewed the many accomplish- ments which have been gained by students of SHDHS during the past years. As well as having a num- ber of students winning scholar- ships, the school has also many athletic championships to it's cred- it. Guests at the ceremony and at a dinner prior to the opening were members of the school board, the reves of the surrounding munic- ipalities served by the school, and the contractors, Frank Van Bus- sel and Son, of Lucan. The addition started last spring was put into use this fall to accom- odate a registration increase of ap- proximately 70 students, to bring the total registration at the school to 640. The official opening was followed by a tour of inspection of the entire school. Following the official opening at Exeter, the Minister toured to Clinton, where he took part in the official opening of the addition to the Clinton District High School, and then on to Goderich, where he again officiated at opening of an addition to the Goderich District High School. Mission Band Goshen Mission Band h e 1 d their November meeting on Sun- day morning, with 29 members present. Jacqueline Peck presided over the meeting with Mary Margaret Armstrong at the piano. Taking part in the worship were Gregory Armstrong, Gerald Hayter and Lar- ry McKinley. The minutes were read by sec- retary Diane McKinley. The Miss- ion Band Purpose was printed on the board by Larry McKinley, A story of King Solomon was read by Mrs. James Keys. Missionary Society The Woman's Missionary Society of Goshen United Church met on Thursday evening, November 17, at the home of Mrs. Allan Arm- strong, with 20 present. Mrs. Elmer Hayter presided over the meeting with Mrs. Bruce Keyes at the piano. The worship was conducted by Mrs. Arnold Keyes, Mrs. Kenneth Park, Mrs. Richard Robinson and Mrs. T. J. Pitt. A duet was sung by Cheryl and Brian. Peck. Mrs. K. Parke gave the treasurer's report and Mrs. Elgin McKinley reported for the Birth- day Fund. World Friend subscribers were asked whether they wish a six or eighteen month suscribtion. It was voted to get the latter Cards were received from Mr. and Mrs. Roy McBride, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Erratt, Allan Keyes and Mrs. Jack Eckel. Mrs. E. McKinley read a letter from • Overseas Relief Committee, also one determining the alloca- tion for the coming year Mrs. Floyd Armstrong read an article pertaining to Supplies Allocation. The topic was given by Mrs. Bob Peck, which was quite inter- esting and helpful. Mrs. Bruce Keyes. and Mrs. Kenneth Parke gave very interesting reports from the sectional meeting, which had been held at Duff's United Chur- ch, McKillop. Mrs, Pitt gave the closing prayer. On the same evening a short WA meeting was held with Mrs. Bruce Keys in charge. It was decided to buy about 20 new chairs for the Sunday School. Mrs, Roy McBride gave the treasurer's re- port. Only $38 is needed to put the current campaign for the Can- adian National Institute for the Blind over it's objective of $300.00. According to Jack Bannister, who is in charge of the local campaign, $26200 had been re. ceived up until Tuesday. If you have not sent in your don- ation, please do so as soon as possible, as the campaign ends this month, and the committe is anxious to go over the quota. 0 Hensall Couple Are Married 57 Years Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kyle, of Hensall, observed their 57th wed- ding anniversary with members of their family, from St. Catharines, London, Zurich and Hensall, hon- oring them with a family dinner at the New Commercial Hotel. Mrs. Kyle, the former Nancy Kipfer and Mr. Kyle were married in Hensall by the late Rev. W. J. Doherty. Mrs. Kyle came from a family of 13, and her husband was one of nine children. Following their marriage they farmed at Dixie in Hay Township, retiring to Hensall 30 years ago. Mr. Kyle held the position of chief of police for nine years. Now 82, he still remains active, takes a keen interest in local af- fairs and seldom misses a day dropping in at his favorite haunt, the card room in the town hall. They have a family of six, 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Federation Banquet John A. Stewart, prominent seed dealer of Ailsa Craig, will address the joint annual meeting of Hay and Stanley townships Federation of Agriculture, at their banquet which is to be held in the Com- munity Centre, in Zurich, on Wed- nesday, November 30. Herb Klopp is President of the organization in Hay, and Elgin Porter heads the group in Stanley. A dance is scheduled to follow the banquet and meeting. Tickets are available from any member of either sponsoring group. Lions Bring Santa Claus To Zurich Treats, Free Movie For Childre Dec. 17 At their regular dinner meet- ing in the Dominion Hotel on Mon- day night, the member of the Zur- ich Lions Club made plans to hold their annual Santa Claus day in Zurich on Saturday, December 17. The program will be held in the Community Centre, with free mo- vies for the children, and Santa Claus will make his appearance with treats for all the kiddies. Lion Don Oke is in charge of the special event. Arrangements were also made at the meeting to hold a Fowl Bingo in the Community Centre on Wednesday, December 14. Lion Delbert Geiger is chairman of the committee in charge of the bingo. Members of the Lions Club de- cided to hold their annual Ladies Night in December, at their regu- lar Christmas meeting. Lion Hu- bert Schilbe is chairman of the committee in charge of the special night for the ladies. Lion Don O'Brien, principal of Prizes And Fun At C.W.L. Penny Sale On Saturday Night The second annual Penny Sale, sponsored by the Catholic Women's League of St. Boniface Church, Zurich, is to be held in the Com- munity Centre, on Saturday, Nov- ember 26, starting at 9 p.m. Scores of valuable prizes are available for only a penny a draw. A fish pond is provided for the participation of children. 0 GIRL GUIDES (By Cheryl Stade) We opened our weekly meeting by forming the Horseshoe, and then went to our patrol corners where we discussed different things about "Guide History." We also talked about various things we could do to raise some money for our "Bank." Campfire was held. and all of the Guides joined together in singing songs. the Zurich school, spoke to the Club briefly on a proposed Safety Patrol at the local school, and af- ter some discussion the Club agreed to finance the project with whatever equipment is necessary to outfit the patrol. In other business the Lions Club decided they would sponsor week- ly dances in the Community Cen- tre, every Saturday night, starting with Saturday, December 3, Lion Louis Schilbe is chairman of the dance committee of the Lions Club. Lion Ed Gascho, assisted by Don O'Brien, Hubert Schilbe, Ferd Haberer and Claire Geiger, con- ducted the initiation of the five new members who were inducted into the Club at the last meeting by District Governor Morley Mc- Lean. A humorous reading was given by Lion Ralph Latimer, to round out the evening's program. 0 Beekeepers Pick Zurich Director The Huron -Perth and North Wellington Beekeepers' Associa- tion held its annual meeting in Brussels on Friday night in the basement of the Brussels Library. Stewart Higgins, Wroxeter, was returned to the office of president. Other officers chosen were vice- president, Thomas Waldock, Lis- towel; secretary -treasurer Lloyd Wheeler, Brussels; director to the Ontario Beekeepers' Association, Stewart Higgins; director f o r Huron County, Lorne Klopp, Zur- ich; director for North Wellington, Fred Kruse, Fergus; director for Perth, Eric Seidler, Palmerston. The president spoke briefly. then introduced Prof. G. F. Town- send, provincial apiarist of Ontar- io Agricultural College, Guelph, who showed colored slides taken while visiting beekeepers in Mex- ico. Philip Burk, also of the Ag- ricultural College, gave a talk on diseases in bees. M. L. Inkster, Toronto, gave the report from the Ontario Honey Producers' Co-operative Ltd. and described changing designs in honey containers.