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Zurich Citizens News, 1961-05-25, Page 1No. 21 -•- FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEW ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1961 $2.50 PER YEAR -- 5 CENTS PER COPY NEW CHURCH MEMBERS — Twelve young people be- came members of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, in Zurich, last Sunday morning, when the rites of confirmation were con- ducted by Rev. W. P. Fischer. Back row, left to right, are: Donald Baker, Wayne Decker, Richard Stade, Rev. W. P. Fis- cher, Kenneth Baker Earl Reichert and Barry Block. Front row, left to right, are: Kenneth Thiel, Barbara Willert, Bar- bara Clausius, Dianne Koehler, Shirley Flaxbard and Wayne Keller. (Citizens News Photo) Ontario .SPCA Asks For Changes In Laws. Covering Livestock Trucking An accredited statistical re- port has produced the startling information that the amount of beef, pork and lamb that is made inedible, because of the mishandling of the live anim- als while in transit, would feed a city of 50,000 people daily! One could well imagine the 4-H Club Meets (By Larry McClinchey) The Zurich 4-H . Calf Club meeting was held at the farm of Whitney Coates and V. J. Vos, Exeter, on May 17. At Mr: Coates farm four Hereford heif- ers were judged and reasons placed, after which the club leader told the group his plac- ing and reasons. At Mr. Vos farm a group of four year old Holstein cows were judged, after which the leader placed his reasons. Mr. Vos then showed us his unique set-up, after which we had a quiz on naming parts of dairy and beef cattle. The president, Donald Weig- and, closed the meeting. feelings of people in the under- privileged countries of the world if they learned that cruel- ty to animals was causing such a desperate waste of prime foods• The existing legislation con- cerning the transportation of animals is Victorian in origin as well as in outlook. There is no provision for the modern, faster modes of travel, and a truck rolling along a 60 m.p.h highway and „coming to a sud- den stop is enough to throw one animal against another, causing extensive bruising and the con- sequent trimming of meat. This week, in Toronto, the On- tario SPCA will hold its Annual Inspector's Conference, and the subject of livestock transpor- tation is one of the primary items on a busy agenda. Field Inspectors and shelter managers from all parts of Ontario will attend thin• yearly' `brush -up." The question of animal 'welfare and protection will be of first importance, and could 'bring down the price of the family roast. Prime Minister To Visit Waterloo Arrangements have been made for the Right Honour- able John Diefenbaker to add- ress the 20th anniversary cel- ebration of the Waterloo Cattle Breeding Association, in late July. Although a definite itinery has not been arranged, it is expected that the Prime Minist er will visit briefly in Kitchener and Waterloo. It is particularly appropriate that the Prime Minister be pres- ent on this special occasion be- cause in actuality this is the anniversary for the Artificial Insemination industry across the entire Dominion. In this 20 -year period the Artificial In- semination industry has grown to where close to 1,000,000 cows are mated this way each year and it's development has had a tremendous impact on the livestock industry This event is expected to att- ract several thousand people. The Prime Minister will be a a special guest for a western style beef barbeque dinner pr - pared by Tom Hays, president of Hays Farms Limited. This assures a colourful event. Warning On Homelmprovements A' stern note of warning was issued to the general public ag- ainst dealing with unreliable firms in the home improvement field, by the Board of Directors of the Ontario Retail Lumber Dealers' Association. In the Spring of the year, perhaps more than any other season, greater outright frauds are perpetrated on unsuspecting home owners by door to door salesmen offering home repairs. Every year the toll mounts up into millions of dollars bilked from Canadians by these rack- eteers• Their system of frightening the public into paying for these unneeded, and more often than not, uncompleted jobs, are nu- merous. They range from a simple job of selling the fact that they work cheap (they don't) to striking fear in the hearts of elderly people and wi- dows, that their homes do not meet the standards set by their municipal by-laws. In some in- stances, these unscrupulous men will actually damage the home owners property while making their preliminary "in- spections." Results are often interesting. What happens when people deal with these fradulent firms? In one ease, a firm which had been advertising a hoe moderniza- tion business collected close to a million dollars in down pay- ments ayrents and in some cases full payments. When this had been done, it's owners locked their &ors one Friday night and. quietly left the country. Next week their customers began to discover that their work was not completed, an uproar ensued. Homes were left with work un- finished. Boom additions were left untouched, with the house torn apart. One couple expec- ting a swimming pool to rapidly take shape in their backyard, were quite amazed to find that they were struck with only a large hole about nine feet deep. They were also amazed to find that because they had signed a note to a bank, and the home improvement firm had collected it 's money, they were forced to pay for a pool that they did not have, and as a matter of fact, they are still paying for it. Another, but somewhat less oustanding, exarnple of this type of business was a painting contractor who bilked a family out of four hundred dollars. The painter arrived at the door with the likely story that he wanted to do business in this neigbourhood and would paint their house at less than cost, if he could photograph it, and bring customers around to show his fine workmanship: He, of course, also wanted recommen- datons. That sounded like a very fine bargain, but after a morning's work, during which time he and his partners part- ially painted the front of the house, they collected their mon- ey and left. They did not re- turn. Another paint victim was Bigger Paper Did you notice a difference in last week's edition of the Cit- izens News? No ' doubt many people would not realize it, but last week saw an increase in size of the pages of their lo- cal paper. Previously the Citizens News had what is known as a six -col- umn newspaper, put this has now been increased to seven - columns. Continual growth of your weekly made this latest increase in size necessary. As well as being wider than before, the length, of the .4aper has again been increand slightly. This latest increase in size for the Citizens News has been the third in the last year and a half, and indicates the con- tinued growth of the paper. With the larger size paper, more news than ever will be needed to fill the pages, and we appeal to you, the readers, to help us bring you all the latest. Will Negotiate Further Hay Council Still Undecidei Exeter Fire Protection Agree . e t At a special meeting of the council of the Township of Hay, on Friday night, a licence was granted to Hubert Miller for the buying and wrecking of motor vehicles on his farm on the 14th concession. The council added the stipulation that all mater- ial must be kept back from the road at least 20 rods, and that the premises must be kept as neat as possible. They also Light Damage In Fire At Zondag Chicken Barn Little damage was caused to a chicken barn in the farm of Gerit Zondag, north of Blake, on Monday night, when fire threatened to destroy the building with 8,000 young chick- ens in it. The chicks had just been placed in the building on Monday afternoon. Only the alert actions of Mr. Zondag prevented what could have been a disastrous tragedy. Smelling smoke in his bedroom, which is some 100 feet from the barn, Mr. Zondag quickly arous- ed the rest of the family, and in no time they were fighting the blaze with available equipment. Both the Zurich and Bayfield fire departments were called to the" Scene,-butwonx,.arri'iral the worst of the fire had been ex- tinguished. The fire was be- lieved to have started from a brooder stove. Only a small number of chicks were destroyed, some from smoke and some from being trampled on. The fire occurred at about 1.30 a.m. NEWS AROUND BLAKE Mrs. Amos Gingerich, Correspondent Mr. and Mrs. Earl Oesch, Ju- dith and Faye, spent the week- end in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Loukes and daughter, Mr. Andrew Cor- riveau, of London, spent the weekend with the latter's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Cor- riveau and family. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Mustard, accompanied by Mrs. Mary Jane Hey, spent Thursday at Hamil- ton with the latter's daughter, rs. Elva Younge and family. Mrs. Hey remaining there until Monday and has returned home. Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Amos Gingerich were Mr. and Mrs. Heinz, Benedictus, more fortunate. He had his house painted for him and the paint laster for a good three months before it fell off in long strips. He had only paid five - hundred dollars to his contrac- tor. The next week he paid an- other three hundred dollars to a reputable firm who . painted the whole house and did it well. This story emphasizes the well need not be ,among the thous- eers do not charge less for the work they say they will do. In fact, generally they charge much more than the honest re- pair firm, and when they do complete a job, it is generally of inferior workmanship, with the poorest materials used. There are many ways that the home owner can avoid dealing with these dishonest people. He need not be among the thouss ands who throw away their mon- ey, by failing to check, on door to door salesmen. Always deal with a tried and true company. These firms have an investment in the business, and to protect that investment, they will give you good service and a square deal. They will not over -charge you, as they want to build a good name and reputation. You and your op- inion of them counts for a great deal. Do not expect 'something for nothing": In this world one only gets what one pays for. Do not, however, pay for the things you do not receive. By using the above, you stand a better chance of not being victimized by the home improvement rack- eteer. Bring Us Your Graduation Pics. Once again it is graduation time for district scholars, and the Citizens News is pleased to publish, without charge, photographs of area students who graduate from universities, colleges, nurs- ing schools and other in- stitutes of advanced educa- tion. The Citizens News reques- ts the graduates or their parents to assist in, provid- ing this recognition by for- warding graduation photog- raphs as quickly as poss- ible, along with the necess- ary information. Most portrait photograph- ers provide small photos about two inches wide and three inches high free of charge along with other graduation photograph or- ders. This size of print is most convenient for repro- duction purposes here at the Citizens News. suggested that Mr. Miller should erect a hedge and fence in front of his working area. Seek Fire Protection Although it has been reported in various papers that Hay Township has entered an agree- ment with the town of Exeter to pay for a share of the new fire truck being purchased in that municipality, such is not the case. It was discussed at some length at the special meet- ing on Friday night, and finally a decision was reached to re- quest the town of Exeter to sup- ply fire protection to the town- ship on stand-by fee, the same as the other fire brigades are doing. The council hopes to ar- range a meeting with the Exeter council to discuss the alterna- tive plan. Call Applications In other business the council unamously decided to call for applications for a grader oper- ator to run the township grader and snowplow. The former op- erator, Peter Masse, resigned his position recently to accept a similar job with a London construction firm. All applica- tions must be in the hands of clerk Brokenshire by Monday, May 29. The Exeter law firm of Bell and Laughton have been engag- ed to complete the business transaction between Earl Yung- blut and the Township, in re- gards to the purchase of the former post office building• Hay is to receive possession of the building within the next coup- le of weeks. Johnnie and Karen, of Sarnia, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ginger- ich, Norma Jean and Elaine, and little Audrey Gingerich, Mr. and Mrs. William Steckle and son, Robert. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gingerich, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Allen Steckle and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Gingerich, of Zurich, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Soper and family, at Stratfordville. Mr• and Mrs. Sam Lillette, of Toronto, spent the weekend with their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Baechler and Harry. Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gingerich were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gascho and family, Mr. and Mrs. Soloman Baechler and Verda, and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Steckle and Mary Ellen. Local Girl Wins Trophy In 4-H Club Livestock Judging Competitions The annual Huron County livestock judging competition drew 158 contestants, in Sea -- forth, Saturday. Three classes each of swine, dairy and beef cattle were used for judging purposes. Ivan Howatt, of RR 1, Bel - grave, won the intermediate section and copped the Blatch- ford Feed trophy for the high- est score of the day. Mr. How- att amassed 638 points. Dairy Section The William Stone and Sons trophy for the highest aggregate score in the swine sections was won by Miss Joan Elliott, of Zurich. Runner-up was Ken Kirkland, of Lucknow. Jack Broadfoot, of Brucefield, won the Carnation Milk trophy for the highest aggregate score in the dairy section and also won the senior division. Other winners were: Senior division, Ed Hern, Woodham, 634 points, (runner-up); Mac Stewart, RR 5, Seaforth, 625; intermediates, Dorothy Howatt, RR 1, Belgrave, (runner-up) 616; tied for third, Ken Papple, RR 5, Seaforth; Murray Scott, RR 1, Belgrave and Joseph Steffler, RR 3, Brussels, all with 603 points; junior class (16 years and under) Doug Fortune, RR 1, Wngham, 627; Murray Coultes, RR 5, Wingham, 624; William Jeffrey, RR 2, Wing - ham, 619; novice class, Robert Chambers, RR 1, Wingham, the CNE shield for first place with 589 points; Karen Powell, RR 1, Wingham, 581; Donald Alton, RR 2, Lucknow, 579. The winner of a trip to New Mr. and Mrs. Keith Gingerich, Ruth and Wayne, accompanied by Rev. and Mrs. Albert Martin and family, attended the Mis- sion Board meetings at Kitch- ener• Bingo Winners (By our Hensall Correspondent) Winners at the Legion bingo Saturday night were: Mrs. B. Riley; Mrs. Glenn McKenzie; Mrs. L. Meidinger; Leslie Riley; Mrs. Meidinger; jack pot, share the wealth, L. Riley; Peggy Summers; Mrs. George Shiels; Peggy Summers; Mrs. Shiels; jack pot share the wealth, Mrs. L. Meidinger; Mrs. Shiels; Peg- gy Summers; Mr. Doupe; Leslie Riley; Peggy Summers; door pri- ze, Mrs. Bert Riley, Mr. Swart- zentruber, Jackpot Saturday the 2ith will be worth $.105.00 in 51 calls, with two door priz- es. York in the Huron County judg- ing competition during 1961 will be announced at a later date along with the second place winner of a trip to Eastern On- tario, said D. H. Miles, Huron County agricultural representa- tive. He said that final judging of the Huron County junior club with the greatestnumber of members competing and selec- tion of the 4-H club leader whose club has aggregate score for members present is not com- pleted yet. 0 Local Baseball Opens On Monday The Huron - Perth baseball league has been re -organized for the coning season, with five teams entered, Staffa, Hensall, Exeter, Kirkton and Zurich. All the old teams, with the except- ion of Zurich, have dropped out of the picture this year. Elected president of the le- gue for another term was Bob Sadler, of Staffa; first vice-pres- ident, Gerald Bell, Hensall; sec- ond vice-president, Don O'Brien, Zurich; secretary -treasurer John Livermore, Clinton, and ump- ire -in -chief, Henry Harburn, Staffa. In an effort to cut down ex- penses this season. the league has decided to operate with on- ly plate umpires. The base um- pires are to be provided for each game by the home team. As well, the umpires have ag- reed to cut down their fees to five dollars a game, plus two dollars for mileage. The schedule opens in Hen- sall on Monday, May 29, when Staffa will provide the opposi- tion. First game for Zurich will take place on Thursday, June 1, when the boys visit Exeter. First hone game will take place on Tuesday, June 6, when Kirk - ton will be the visitors. Com- plete schedule follows: May 29—Staffa at Hensall June 1—Zurich at Exeter 2—Staffa at Kirkton 5—Exeter at Hensall 6—Kirkton at Zurich 9—Zurich at Staffa Hensall at Kirkton 12—Exeter at Zurich 14—Hensall at Staffa 15—Kirkton at Exeter 20—Zurich at Hensall Exeter at Kirkton 23—Staffa at Zurich 26—Hensall at Exeter Zurich at Kirkton 28—Staffa at Exeter 29—Hensall at Zurieh 30--Kirkton at Staffa July 3.•-Kirkton at Hensall Exeter at Staffa. GRADUATES --- Glen M. Greb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Greb, Zurich, receiv- ed his honour graduation diploma during graduation exercises at Western Ontar- io Agricultural School, Rid- getown, last week. Mr. Greb is a graduate of South Huron District High School, Exeter.