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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1961-09-28, Page 2PAGE TWO ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1961 ZURICH Citizens NEWS PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING at ZURICH, ONTARIO HERB TURKHEIM — Editor and Publisher FRANK McEWAN — Plant Manager Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Member: CANADIAN WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION Member: ONTARIO WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION Subscription Bates: $2.50 per year in advance, in Canada; $3,50 in United States and Foreign; single copies 5 cents and THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1961 Think Before You Buy! Are you thinking of trading in your old car now that the 1962 models are out? If so, are you planning to buy a Canadian - made automobile or a foreign import? Most of us, burdened as we all are with taxes, mortgage payments and other living expenses, like to get the most for our mon- ey. Such being the case, there is a strong temptation to purchase a foreign -made car priced below a comparable Canadian model. Before making any decision, however, let's consider the question as it affects the Canadian employment scene. The average Canadian car contains about a ton of steel in one form or another, such as steel sheets in the fenders, galvan- ized sheets in the body and muffler, steel bars in the axles and bumpers, forgings in the engine and transmission, wire in the cushions and the electrical systems, and hundreds of bolts and screws. A foreign car also contains these var- ious types of steel. There is, however one important difference. None of this steel was manufactured in Canada. Therefore it follows that, if we buy a foreign car, we are jeopardizing the jobs of Canadian automobile workers. Like most imports, foreign steel is z-ometimes cheaper than the domestic pro- duct. If we, as individuals, are tempted to buy foreign cars, then isn't it likely that Canadian automobile manufacturers, faced with falling sales, might be just as strongly tempted to try to re-establish their compe- Changes in Education . Next to defence, the primary need for survival, education is probably the most vital concern of general interest in the Western world today. And even defence, like health, depends on education for the quality of its services, • In such an atmosphere, it comes as a surprise to learn how the four-year length of university courses was first decided up- on. Historians say that when it first be- came popular for young British gentlemen to be sent to the Continent to complete their educations, their parents decided that four years was long enough for them to be away from home. Canadians shouldn't really be surprised at this revelation. School terms were estab- lished on equally unacademic foundations. The need for all hands to be available in the fields during the short summer decided the arrangement of the school year. Some changes in the system have al- ready been made. Wholesale changes are being debated. The re -organization, for teachers, pupils, and parents, will be ex- tensive. But a general reorganization does seem much more than advisable. It seems absolutely necessary,—(The Letter -Review). titive positions by purchasing foreign steel? Overseas manufacturers are able to sell their products here more cheaply than Canadian producers, mainly because their production costs are much lower. For in- stance, the hourly rate, including fringe benefits, of an employee in Canadianin- dustry is $2.22. His counterpart in the United Kingdom receives 82 cents, while an Italian worker is paid 65 cents. There is no doubt whatsoever that the flood of products currently pouring into Canada from abroad is having an adverse effect on this country's economy. The fact that more than five percent of our country's work force is currently unemployed is suf- ficient answer in itself. There is a solution to this problem, and it lies in the hand of every Canadian. Our country enjoys the second-highest standard of living in the world. The only way we can maintain and raise this stand- ard is by supporting Canadian manufactur- ing, which accounts for 55 per cent of our total national production. We can do this by buying, wherever possible, Canadian - made products. Gearchange Confusion If you can remember back when cars were made with different gearshift pat- tern — "reverse" in one make would be "low" in another — well ... you've been around long enough to vote in many a gen- eral election. Readers too young to recall that state of affairs can take our word for it. That's the way things were until adop- tion by the automotive industry of the standard shift pattern. Why: there were even dozens of car manufacturers in those days, not a mere handful. But that's another story .. . Today, more and more cars are being equipped with automatic transmissions, but with this additional progress the car mak- ers seem to have reverted to the confus- ion of the days before the standard shift. The pattern is not consistent. The "park" position on some cars is "reverse" on oth- ers. In the old days, cars generally were more of a mystery, something to be master- ed. It was taken for granted that one of the things a driver had to do was get the gear -shifting system of his particular car down pat in his mind. Familiarity with sev- eral systems was something to brag about. Times have changed. Drivers assume one car is operated in much the same way as the next car. Setting the automatic transmission for "park" and then discover- ing ot's really in "reverse" can be disast- rous in this age of zoom -zoom -zoom traffic. The situation is not helped by the fact that many families have two cars, sometimes with the different shift pattern.—(Sudbury Star). How To Bowl Fivepins 44444 Getting Started As a Bowler Peer up and down the sports calendar, delve into the history of athletics, or just look around at what your friends are doing this evening, You won't find any sport more fascinating, more fun, and occasionally more frustrating than the native Canadian sport of 5 -pin bowl- ing. More than two million Cana- dians now go bowling more or less regularly. That makes it 'Canada's most popular decreat- Bert Gardie Jim ,Hoult ion, and by far the largest par- ticipant sport. Any afternoon or evening, you are liable to find a sizeable number of your firends or fellow -workers among • By Bert Garside and Jim Hoult Chief Bowling Instructors Double Diamond Advisory Council the thousands of bowlers hur- ling countless balls down the lanes of this country's 1,700 bowling centres, One of the game's biggest at- tractions is that it is something the whole family can play at together, whatever their ages. Another is that it's the kind of game you can enjoy whether you are a beginner, or an ex- pert. Wether you are stepping on- to the lanes for the first time, or eetether you are a veteran bowler already, just looking for a few hints to tack a few points on your average score, you may be able to use some of the poin- ters we've picked up in our years of professional bowling, As howling instructors with the Double Diamond Advisory Council, the pair of us have 32 years of combined bowling ex- perinece behind us. That still doesn't mean we have all the answers. There is no "Absolut- ely Correct" way to bowl that we can pass along to you. But there are some bowling meth- ods that we have found that have proved themeselves better, for most bowlers, most of the time. Clothes Makes The Bowler While there isno special cos- tume or uniform that is pecul- iar to bowling, that doesn't mean you don't need to bother about what you are going to wear. Bowling is a sport — so wear sports clothes. To be able to bowl comfortably and natural- ly, you must wear clothing that allows you complete freedom of movement. Any pull on your arm can throw your game off. To av- oid this, men should wear a short --sleeved sports shirt of some kind. A loose T-shirt, or jersey made of material that gives easily as your body moves is ideal. Women generally wear loose - fitting blouses. Slacks are ac- ceptable in bowling centres, but make sure they permit your legs to move freely, If you are wearing a skirt, it should be loose -fitting so that it doesn't catch your knees. - On the other hand, it should- n't flair out from your body, or it will catch your hand as you deliver the ball. The "Walker- type" skirt manufactured es- pecially for bowlers is popular,. and can be found at pro -shops, or department stores. The one compulsory bit of apparel is bowling shoes. You can rent these at the lanes where you bowl for 15.26 cents. But, if you intend to bowl reg 40 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER, 1921 The funeral of John McMil- lan, aged 30 years, eldest son of Thomas McMillan, Liberal can- didate for South Huron, took place from his late residence in Hullett Township on Monday afternoon, and was the largest seen in many years. The Zurich Junior ball team won their game from Hensall on Saturday, and won the Murdock cup, which _has been offered for the winner of the series. Mr. William Pollock, of Stan- ley Township, had a raising bee on Saturday, to erect the frame of a straw shed He purchased the building recently from Alex McConnell, of Varna. Three silos are being erected this year on the Babylon Line. One is for Clifford Keyes, the other for Artie Keyes, and the third one for Bert Peck is in the process of being builtat the present time. Mr. Josiah Geiger, of Zurich, has purchased a new Ford car. Dr. B. Campbell, of Toronto, renewed old acquaitances in and around Zurich and Hensall during the past few days. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gascho, bridal couple, have returned from their honeymoon and are renting in the John Gascho re- sidence in Zurich. 0 25 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER, 1936 A Goderich county constable related this interesting story, in the midst of a wild rash of chicken thieving in Howick Township. Two strange men last week called on a Howick farmer's wife, seeking to buy her flock of chickens. There was no deal made, and so the next day they called again and still no sale was made. Next morn- ing the chickens were gone— stolen, but in walking about the barnyard, the woman spied a wallet lying on the ground. Ex- amination showed it to contain $400, with no name in it. No one has since called to claim the money, and at the farm things are going on just about the same as usual." Death on Saturday evening last claimed one of Hensall's older residents in the person of Mrs. Edward Sheffer. Funeral service was held in St. Boniface Church, Zurich. Mr. Henry Eickmeir, the local painter in Zurich, has begun the big job of painting the Town- ship Hall. It is 28 years since the building received it's last coat of paint. When a 17 -year-old Clinton girl stole a bicycle in that town and rode to Grand Bend on it, she walked right into the arms of the law, who were waiting for her. Louis Prang and son Leonard, were in Ingersoll on Thursday, and while there they delivered a good used car to William Rie- th, formerly of Zurich. OF_ YEARS GONE BY 56 1YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER, 1946 Rev. C. B. Heckendorn, of Zurich, supplied in the pulpit of Hensall United Church on Sunday last. • Mrs. Oscar Koehler and son, Harold, .of Hay township, have left for Toronto, where the lat- ter will enter his third year at the University there. A great many from this area are suffering from ,a bad flu epidemic which is making it's rounds throughout at the pres- ent times. A reception for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Willert, recent bridal couple of Hay Township, was held in the Hensall Town Hall, with the hall filled to capacity. A new industry is to be open- ed in Exeter. Mr. E. W. Brady, who for the past eight years has been connected with a large dry-cleaning plant in London, has purchased machinery and opened up business on the main street of Exeter. A new law firm has been created in Exeter. Mr. F. W. Gladman has taken in as his partner an Exeter boy, W. G. Cochrane, and the firm will be known as Gladman and Coch- rane. Mr. Cochrane returned to Canada in January from over - rank of Captain. Colonel and Mrs. E. E. Tie - man were recent visitors with members of his family in Dash- wood. 0 10 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER, 1951 Mr. Ray Fisher, who lives just south of Zurich, is being con- gratulated for being the lucky winner of the $500 jackpot pri- ze at the big cash bingo in Hen- sall on Monday evening. John Haberer, of Zurich, a top scholastic student and ath- lete, has been elected the new president of the student council cil of South Huron District High School. A native of Stanley Township, and former London preacher, Rev. George ' McKinley, died suddenly at the home of his daughter, in his 87th year. The members of St. Boniface Parish in Zurich this weekend are celebrating the 55th anniv- ersary of their church as a sep- arate parish. A happy occasion took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steinback in Zurich on Sunday, when relatives and friends gathered to honour them on the occasion of their 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary. The county resumed the stan- dard time over the weekend, af- ter a summer of misery being on the advanced time. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Far- well, of Zurich, have moved in- to the home of Mr. Oscar Klopp, where they will be making their home in the future. ularly, you should buy your own shoes. For right-handed bowlers, the left sole of bowling shoes is made of leather; the right sole is made of rubber, with a lea- ther toe -cap. If you are left- handed, make sure you get `southpaw shoes," which have the sole material reversed. The heels of both shoes are made of white rubber, which won't mark up the approaches. Reason for the leather sole is that you must be able to slide smoothly as you deliver the ball, The rubber, on the other sole, gives you traction as you step off, and acts as a brake at the end of the slide. Bowling shoes are now made in all kinds of styles, to fit your fashion taste and your pocket- book. They range in price from $4 to $12, Most city major lea- gue bowlers choose an $8 pair. They'll last a once -a -week bow- ler for years. Make sure your shoes fit snugly when you buy them They are made of soft leather, which will mould itself to your foot, Some shoes have a built• n arch support; the'better ones have air vents to keep your feet cool. - Incidentally, most people find wool socks better than cot- ton onee when bowling. Cotton tends to stick to the shoe. A last point — don't wear your bowling shoes outside the bowling centre. Dirt or mois- ture on the soles not only spoils them for bowling, but will mark up the approaches. So, now that you're dressed, you're ready to pick up that ball and take on those five wooden pegs way down at the end of that 60 -foot lane. 0 ennalmasernmen ROLLIES Sports and Cycle GRAND BEND District's Largest Stock of GUNS, FISHING TACKLE,. BICYCLES, TRICYCLES SPORTS GOODS Back To School 20 USED BICYCLES FOR SALE Ali Sizes . $12.00 to $30,00 teeinallealinle Don't talk to me of England, now that April's there. Don't maunder on about Paris in the spring. Don't babble about summer on the Riviera or win- ter in the Swiss Alps. Just double the length of that mel- low Canadian September and I'll ask no more. There's nothing in this world to beat our September, when it's a good one. The country is a panorama of green and gold. The Bay deepens its blue to an incredible shade: The fair- ways are emerald velvet. Each day has an expectant stillness. Mother Nature sprawls in the yellow sun, tired, but content with the latest fruits of her womb. The Sep- tember air is as sweet and clean as the first kiss of a sixteen - year -old. Each day is precious and perfect. The evenings are smoky and a little sad. Night comes quick- ly and there is a new excite- ment in it. The moon sails high and calm. There is a stirring in the blood. The air is cool. The breath of furnace and fireplace are welcome. * * * In September, we eat ilke gods, Huge, sun -ripened toma- toes, cold and juicy. Sweet yellow corn, slathered in but- ter. New potatoes, boiled in their skins. Rosy peaches in sugar a n d cream. Grapes bursting with sweetness. Ap- ples so crisp they snap when you bite them. City -dwellers have retreated once again to their concrete canyons. The small towns, where the tourist reigned sup- reme in summer, have regained their identity, renewed their intimacy. Life is more leisur- ely, yet there is a bustle of liv- ing, new and ancient, with each September's return. There is the color and excitement of fall fairs and track meets and foot- ball games. There is the last lovely boat ride, the last trout trip, the final game of golf. SUGAR and SPICB By Bill Smiley, Yes, as far as I'm concerned, September is the ultimate in every respect. Except for one thing. It's full of the same old people, trying to drive you up the wall. Take my kids, for example. Except that they're a foot taller than they were a year ago, they are the same old kids — deman- ding, expensive, cheeky and 'lazy as con dogs when it comes to anything but enjoying thems- elves. * * * Take my wife, as another for -example. Every year, as summer ends, .she plans to "get organized," settle down, do some preserving, get on a schedule, start baking cookies, keep up with her ironing, hang onto her temper, stop talking so much, and provide a quiet, gracious home, where every- body is plesant-spoken and well- mannered. And every September, she plunges into some wild, new undertaking that upsets the present shaky system, precludes all possibility of organizing a new schedule, and has us all running around in right-angled triangles. This year, she's up to her ears, and ours, in a new job and a new house. The job, of course, doesn't affect us. Not much. She has taken on the position of organist and choir - leader in the church. All this means is that young Kim has been press-ganged into the choir, young Hugh has to serve as an altar -boy, and old Dad has already been approached about teaching a Sunday School class and taking up the collection Sunday nights, when all the other sidesmen want to stay home and watch Ed Sullivan. So we can all kiss Sunday goodbye. * * The new house has already caused a few ruckuses, arid I can see a good many more (continued on page 3) Business and Professional Directory AUCTIONEERS OPTOMETRY ALVIN WALPER PROVINCIAL LICENSED AUCTIONEER For your sale, large or small courteous and efficient service at all times. "Servire that Satisfies" PHONE 119 DASHWOOD DENTISTS DR. H. H. COWEN DENTAL SURGEON L.D.S., U.D.S. Main Street Exeter Closed Wednesday Afternoon Phone Exeter 36 INSURANCE For Safety EVERY FARMER NEEDS Liability Insurance For Information About All Insurance — Cali BERT KLOPP Phone 93 r 1 or 220 Zurich Representing CO.OPERATORS INSURANCE ASSOCIATION HURON and ERIE DEBENTURES CANADTRUST CER11FA 1CATE5 - 3, 4, and 5 years 4J/z % — 1 and 2 years GENERAL INSURANCES Fire, Automobile, Premises Liability, Casualty, Sickness and Accident, etc. An Independent Agent representing Canadian Companies J. W. HABERER Authorized Representative Phone 161 Zurich J. E. 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