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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1961-03-23, Page 1ZURICH NEW No. 12 — FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1961 $2.50 PER YEAR — 5 CENTS PER COPY ti HELPING CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION —While Christmas is still a long way off, this family is preparing now to have plenty of tags and seals available for the public when the Yule season arrives. They are making up the tags from old Christmas cards, and the proceeds from the sale of these articles will be turned over to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for research work. From left to right are: Linda Webb, her mother, Mrs. Morris Webb, Janet Webb, and Sandra Webb. (Citizens News Photo) Zurich lions Club Hears Details About Cystic Fibrosis From London Director Members of the Zurich Lions Club, at their regular dinner meet- ing on Monday night, heard many interesting details of the Cystic Fi- rosis disease, which is becoming more prevalent as time goes on. Guest speaker was Wally Dowden, of London, a director of the London Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Mr. Dowden explained that the disease strikes about one out of ev- ery 1,000 children. There have been four cases in Zurich, and three of the children have died. He added that the average age limit for a child suffering from the sickness is five years, although there are ex- ceptions when the child lives to an older age. "At the present time the disease is incurable," Mr. Dowden explain- ed, "but there have been many ad- vancements made which might ev- entually help to prolong the life of those effected." The speaker went on to say that the disease is known to affect white people only. Foundations are now being form- ed across the country, with 15 chapters in different cities helping in the work. "The purpose of the Foundation is to educate people in regards to the sickness," Mr. Dow - den added. Asked how the disease affects children, the speaker explained that Cystic Fibrosis causes injury to the lungs and digestive systems of the victim. An interesting film, entitled "Mask of the Pied Piper," was shown to the Club by H. W. Brok enshire, and showed the various stages of the disease as it effects a child. Mr. Dowden was introduced by Lion Morris Webb, and thanked by Lion Jack Bannister. TownShip Council On Road Tour Lion Bob McKinley reported to the Club on the Juvenile •. hockey team, advising the members that they would be playing in the Sham- rock playoffs now, with the first series being against Exeter. The home game for Zurich will be Fri- day night in the Hensall Arena. Deputy District Governor Rus- sell Grainger advised the Club that he was planning a Region Rally in Zurich on April 26. A committee consisting of Don O'Brien, Ed. Gas- cho, Hubert Schilbe and Ivan Yung- biut, was appointed to look after preparations for this special event, which will be held in the Commun- ity Centre. Third vice - president Doug O'Brien was in charge of the meet- ing. The council of the Township of Hay made their official tour of the roads in the township on Monday afternoon. Accompanying them was N. E. Neilans, district munici- pal engineer of the Department of Highways, Stratford. A used steel bridge, purchased from the counties of Perth and Waterloo, will be erected over the Black Creek, on 1VIacDonald's side - road, sometime this year. The structure they purchased is 75' long, and will be moved to the site in the near future. 0 Queen Is Chosen At SHDHS Formal Ann Grayer, 16 -year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Grayer, was chosen queen of South Huron Dis- trict High School at the annual "At home" formal last Friday night. Ann is vice-president of the student council and received a bouquet of roses and other gifts from the organization, Active in school sports, she is past president of the Centralia Teen Town and is a playground supervisor. Ann is the holder of the highest Girl Guide award, the Gold Cord. Other contestants for the school honor were Sheryl Ailey, Marie Denomme, Joan Earl, Judy Elder, Barbara Hodgson, Kathy Love, San- dra Reid, Karen Sorensen and Judy Tennant. 0 'le Society Meets 'ire Tuesday Night Langer Pages In Use For Citizens News Subscription List Brought Up To Date The subscriptionlist of the Cit- izens News has been corrected and brought up-to-date, as of Saturday, March 18. Your label should now have the correct date of expiry on it. We would appreciate if all sub- scribers would check their labels now, and if there should be a mis- take we would like to be notified as soon as possible. If your label reads prior to March. 1961, your subscription is now past due. There are still a number of subscribers who have not renewed, and we would appreciate these peo- ple advising us 'of their intentions as soon as possible. If for some reason you wish to cancel your sub- scription, we should be advised of that, as well. Your co-operation will be greatly appreciated. Did you notice any difference in last week's edition of the Citizens News? Probably not, but if you look back you will mind that your weekly paper is now almost two in- ches Ionger than it used to be. Starting last week, a new paper size was introduced here at the plant of the Citizens News. The move was made necessary due to the ever-increasing growth of your paper. As the paper con- tinues to grow, so the size of the pages will grow. Besides the increased size of last week's issue, there was a decided improvement in the folding of the paper. For many weeks the staff at the Citizens News has been hav- ing trouble with the folding mach- ine, and quite often you may have received a paper that was not fold- ed too neatly. Now, however, thanks to the mechanical ingenuity of a local man, Earl Flaxbard, the folding machine is in a greatly improved condition, and the Citizens News will reach you in a much improved condition, A special service of the Bible Society will be held in the Evan- gelical UB Church, Zurich, on Tues- day evening, March 28, at 8 p.m., when the guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Len Schnell, of Saskatoon. Dr. Schnell will also present a sound film, "The Templed Hills," as well as the Bible Society film, "Footsteps of Livingstone." Everyone in the district is urged to attend this meeting. 0 Large Crowd At Youth For Christ 0 Allan Armstrong Is President Of Co -Op The directors of the Hensall iDis- trict Co -Operative, holding their first meeting last week since the annual meeting and banquet, elec- ted Allan Armstrong, RR 1, Varna, as their president for the coming year. He succeeds George Clifton, of Brucefield, who held the post during 1960. Alex McBeath, of Kippen, was el- ected as first vice-president. Bert Klopp, RR 3, Zurich, was again re- turned to the post of secretary - treasurer. C. nsiderable discussion has tak- en lace regarding a new mill at Zurich;, but,no definite decision has been .:reached by the directors as yet Clinton High School Loses One Teacher Salary Increase Of $200 Offered To Ail Hay Township School Area Teachers The Hay Township School Area board, meeting last Wednesday night, decided to offer all the tea- chers in the area an increase of $200 for the next year. Previous- ly the teachers had met with the board, with very little results. They had asked for a salary schedule to be set up, the same as in other areas and municipalities. Included in the increase offer is the understanding that the board proposes to make some changes in staff positions prior to the fall term. They have asked for a reply from the teachers before April 19, when they will hold their next regular meeting. The board, in other business, ap- proved a boiler insurance policy for the school in Zurich, which will cover the heating system against cracking, repair and replacement, and any damage caused to the building. Included in the policy is an inspection of the boiler twice yearly. The coverage is $20.000. Zurich Village Council Appoints Gordon Surerus As Assessor; Pick elegates Meeting in special session last Wednesday night, the council of the village of Zurich hired Gordon Surerus as assessor, at a salary of $250 per year. Only two applications were re- ceived for the position, one from Roy Lamont, and the other from Mrs. Elda Wagner. After inter- viewing both the applicants, coun- cil decided to call in Mr. Surerus, who had intimated to several coun- cillors that he would accept the po- sition if asked to do so, although he had not applied. Charles Thiel and A. J. Kalb- fleisch were appointed by the coun- cil as the two Zurich representativ- Mrs. Jack Webb, Seaforth has re- signed from the staff of Clinton District Collegiate Institute, where she had taught girls physical educa- tion. Her resignation is effective the end of June. Enrolment at the school at the end of February was 553. A spec- ial meeting of the board will be held on March 21. According to K. B McRae, chairman of the com. mittee in charge, on change in tea- cher staff schedule is expected this year. The usual annual increment of $300 will apply. The Board meeting in the school last Wednesday night approved the use of the auditorium for the Home Economics Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture on April 29, for 4-11 Homemakers Club Ach- ievement Day; also to the Clinton IOOF for Friendship Night on April 22. e South Huron Youth for Christ held one of its most successful ral- lies in the Clinton Legion Hall, on Saturday night. Youth for Christ is directed by Alvin Cudmore, of Exeter, with Reg Miller, of Centra- lia, as song leader. No elss than 11 different denominations were represented on this program, The Bible quiz, which began the program, saw Exeter's No. 1 team won over Wingham and Exeter's No. 2 team. Competition is keen with teams from all high schools in the area participating. The win- ning team will enjoy an all -expense paid trip to the YFC Conference at Glen Rocks, Muskoka. Special music, which was a high- light of the rally, consisted of solos, duets, trios, quintette, and musical groups from Bayfield, Clinton, Hensall, Exeter, Zurich, Crediton, Seaforth, Blake, Blyth and Wingham. Lieutenant Mawhinnie, of Han- over, youth speaker, brought a mes- sage of challenge to all on blind Bartimaeus. Other programs jest as interesting are planned for fut- ure rallies, which are held the first and third Saturday of each .month. Catholic Women Buy New Drapes es on the Mid -Western Ontario De- velopment Association, Council instructed clerk A. J. Kalbfleisch to send a congratula- tory letter to the Hay Township council, on the purchase of their municipal building in the village. A grant of $15 was made to the South Huron Agricultural Society, for the annual Hensail Spring Fair. Considerable time was spent at the special meeting to reviewing plans for the municipal building which the village plans on erecting between the Fire Insurance build- ing and Westlake Furniture. The plans have been drawn up by local building contractor, Donald Oke. Newly Appointed Parks Board Holds First Meeting; Try To Buy More Land The first meeting of the newly- tppointed Zurich Parks .Board was held this past week, at which time plans for the coming season were discussed. Included in the plans for this spring is a monster work bee, when all available help, inclu- ding trucks, tractors, and men, will be organized to draw fill to the park, and level it off. Date of this bee will be announced in the near future. The Park has been given the of- ficial name of the CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY PARK, with the cen- tenial idea being used to commem- orate the 1956 centennial of the village of Zurich. Funds which were left over from the centenial have been used in the purchase of property for the Park. A committee of Ferd Haberer and Herb Turkheim has been nam - The monthly meting of the CWL of St. Peter's Parish, was held at the parish hall. Father I. Poissen opened the meeting with the Leag- ue prayer. Minutes of the last meeting were adopted as read, followed by the treasurer's report, The members agree to buy drap- es for the new school. The commit- tee was asked to bring a written report at the next meeting of their work in the past year. Father Poisson read an article on Christian education. Mrs. And- rew Rau will be the convener for the April meeting. Twilight Event For Hensall S'how Hensall's spring fair and horse show will again be a twilight event, directors of the South Huron Agri- cultural Society announced. Date scheduled for the show is June 9, and a series of directors' meetings are planned to finalize arrangements. Earl Dick, president of the fair board, said last year's first twilight fair had proved such a success it was decided to repeat it. ed to approach Norman Gascho, with a proposal of purchasing his praperty; Which is directly north of the present Park grounds. The Zurich Lions Club, some time ago, intimated that they would be willing to equip a children's play- ground in the park, and as soon as the grounds are ready they will be• approached to proceed with their project. The new board also decided they would seek some help from the Zurich Agricultural Society in finishing the drain which runs through the centre of the grounds. The Society have completed the drain as far as it runs at present. Members of the Park Board are: chairman, Ferd Haberer; secretary, Herb Turkheim; Milton Oesch, Lloyd O'Brien, Clarence Farewell, Bill Badour, Doug O'Brien and Don O'Brien. GOSHEN NORTH (Correspondent — Mrs. Clare McBride) Mr. and Mrs. Keith McBride cel- ebrated their tenth wedding anni- versary on Saturday night, at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy McBride. Mission Band Goshen Mission Band was held on Sunday morning, with Mrs. Ar- nold Keyes and Mrs. Jack Eckel in charge. Scripture reading was by Wayne Peck, followed with pray- er by Jacqueline Peck. Marilyn Keyes took up the of- fering and gave the offertory pray- er. Diane McKinley, secretary, read the minutes and Karen Mc- Kinley marked the attendance card. Having birthdays in March were: Karen McKinley, John McKinley, Robert McClinchey and Linda Arm- strong. Mrs. Jack Eckel read the story, "The Peddler's Call." The meet- ing closed with prayer. Missionary Society Goshen Woman's Missionary So- ciety met on Thursday, March 16, at the home of Mrs. Roy McBride. There were 22 »resent. Mrs. Bob McKinley was in charge of the program, assisted by Mrs. Bert McBride. Mrs. Floyd Arm- strong and Mrs. Arnold. Keyes. Mrs. Bruce Keyes conducted the business portion of the meeting. Clothing for a bale is to be collec- ted. Final plans for the bazaar, to An evening of cards, questionaire be held in Varna, on Saturday, were quiz, and lunch, rounded out a most made. Various booths will be on delightful evening. Winners at display; sewing, candy, baking. pro- cards were: ladies, Mrs. Alex Mc - duce, touch and take; also a fish Beath, Kippen; gents, Wesley Ven - pond for the children. ner, Hensall; lone hands, Mrs. Wes - Until the end of March, a "hobo ley Venner. tea" is to be held. The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer. 0 40th Anniversary ( By our Hensall correspondent) Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Venner, of Hensall, celebrated their 40th wed- ding anniversary on Thursday, Mar- ch 16, at a family party at the Do- minion Hotel, Zurich. Mrs. Ven- ner was the recipient of a lovely corsage presented to her by her grandchildren. After dinner. re- latives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rodger Venner. to honor the couple and present them with beautiful gifts. Their wedding of -40 years ago was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents on the 12th conces- sion of Hibbert. Rev, Daviel Rit- chie was the officiating minister. They were unattended. They recall their wedding day as a beautiful spring day and mostly all the farm- ers were busy making maple syrup. Mrs. Venner, the former Estella! McLaren, and her husband, lived on! the Venner farm at Chiselhurst for 30 years, taking up residence in Hensall ten years ago. They have a family of two sons, Rodger, Hensall; Murray, Grand Bend; one daughter, Mrs. Gilbert (Jean) Johns, Elimville; six grand- children, and one great-grandchild.