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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1964-01-09, Page 1RICH I�IE S N. 1—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1964 $3.00 PER YEAR — 7 CENTS PER COPY CELEBRATE WEDDING ANNIVERSARY — A happy event took place at the Dominion Hotel, Zurich, on Saturday evening vnhen member of the family of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd O'Brien gathered to honour the couple on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary. Shown here, left to right, are Leroy O'Brien, the best man of 40 years ago; Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien, and Mrs. Annie Ashman, a sister of Mrs. O'Brien, who was the bridesmaid at the wedding 40 years ago. (Staff Photo) New Year's Eve Held At Bend Grand Bend—New Year's Eve at Grand Bend was celebrated with a number of parties, in- cluding the traditional one at the Legion Hall, staged by members of Grand Bend Branch. Royal Canadian Legion. At the Village Inn, advance sale of tickets for the evening, entertainment and dinner, pro- vided a group of 100 young people with the opportunity for a "twistin" night, and an ex- cellent meal after midnight, Orvall Wassmann, owner, had engaged the Crescendos for the event. John McInnes at the Imperial Hotel, had a party of about 100 people, mainly from London, who had arranged for the eve- ning, accommodation over -night and then a trip to the Walker Ski Hills on New Year's Day to enjoy the facilities offered there by the Grand Bend Winter Sports Club. With another 20 people also making reservations the Year 1964 was welcomed in with great enthusiasm. Music was by the Tel -Tones, London. At the Colonial Hotel, being managed this year by J. Robert Mentha, no particular plans for an •organized party were laid on, but there were noise -makers and fancy hats for all who welcomed the New Year in there. Down at the Green Forest Motor Hotel, owned by Cam Chapman, perhaps the busiest evening was staged. Folk from Oakwood, including Premier Hensall Minister At Inaugural Meet of Council Inaugural meeting of Hensall Council was held Monday morn- ing, when reeve Norman H. Jones, councillors, Harold Knight, John Baker, Fred Broad- ley and Mrs. Minnie Noakes, took the oath of office from clerk Earl Campbell. Rev. Harold Currie offered prayer for guidance for 1964. A vote of thanks was extended to Rev. Currie .for his part in the meeting. Reeve Jones asked for co-operation of the council members for 1964. Officers appointed were: re- lief administrator, reeve Norm- an Jones; library board, Reeve Jones, Robert Reaburn, Mrs. Mary Buchanan, Miss Mattie Ellis, Mrs. Aline Joynt, Mrs. S. G. Rennie, Mrs. W. 0. Goodwin; street committee, Harold Knight and John Baker; property com- mittee, Fred Broadley (chair- man), Mrs. Minnie Noakes. Lorne Hay was again appoint- ed member of the Ausable River Conservation Authority. John Roberts and family; en- joyed New Year's Eve dinner, early in the evening. There were about 40 adults and an equal number of children. Then as the evening wore on, there were about 40 adults around at midnite to welcome 1964 in. Music was by a four -piece com- bo led by George Walker, Strathroy. Officials From All Muicipalities Will Discuss Hay School Area Issue The Ontario Department of Education has arranged for a joint meeting of . Hay, Hensall and Zurich councils and school boards, to discuss the contro- versial central school develop- ment in Hay area. This meet- ing will be held Friday night, January 10, in the Hensall Town Hall. Assistant superintendent of elementary education for On- tario, R. F. Bornhold, will be present at the meeting along with inspector J. G. Burrows, to discuss the matter with the vari- ous officials. Earlier this fall the depart- ment suggested eonsidoration night be given to taking Hen. sail ilito the Hay School Area, which would permit use of the Hensall school as well as the Zurich school for students. A further suggestion, which car- ries considerable merit, has been made to allow the three school sections in the east end of Hay to join in an area with Hensall, while USS 9, Hay and Stanley could be added to the Hay Area, and be allowed to attend school at Zurich. If the latter plan were adopt- ed, the remaining sections of the Hay Area would all attend the school at Zurich. The union section at Blake recently at- tended a meeting of the Hay Area board, to discuss becoming a part of the school area. No final decision will be made until after the Friday night meeting. en aH Cuacil Picks Committees, r ekes Appointments at inatmucd (by Jessie Cameron) The first regular council meeting of 1964 was held in the council chamber, YIensall, on January 6. Reeve Norman Jones chaired the meeting. Minutes of the inaugural meeting were read by the clerk, Earl Camp- bell. Ernie Davis reported on snow removal. He also asked council to provide him with a new con- stable's uniform, stating that the one he has is somewhat worn out after twelve years. Council gave Mr. Davis permis- sion to buy a new uniform. Motion was made to pay $35 each to council delegates to at- tend the convention of the On- tario Association of Rural Muni- cipalities at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto, on February 10 and 11. The clerk was au- thorized to send the $10 regis- tration fee. A discussion was herd in re- gard to the parking on King St. (Main St.) which is so often con- gested by trucks double parked in order to enter business places on the south side of the street. Councillor Broadley wondered if there was a back alley they could use. Councillor Knight said that there was, but it is not in very good shape this time of year, and he guessed the drivers were afraid of being stuck in the snow. It was sug- gested that Mr. Davis look into the matter to see if the situa- tion could be rectified. Reeve Jones asked council if they wanted to finish installing the lights on King St. (Hwy. 83). Council said it was their inten- tion to install the rest of the lights but first they would like to meet with Hon. C. S. Mac - Naughton to discuss the widen- ing of King St. to relieve some of the congestion of traffic. Baker: "there isn't any use in installing the lights and then widening the road. I think council should speak with the highways minister first," Clerk C. Campbell reported $1100 arrears in taxes. Building permits came up for discussion next. The cost of a building permit is $2.00 for the first .$1,000, and 50 cents a thou- sand after that. Councillor Knight suggested the building by-law be gone over and revised where needed. Knight said he knew of people who thought the only reason you had to have a building permit was so that the assessor would know of any im- provements made to your • property. In the future Luilcling iper- mits- will he isst4.-subjeet to the approval of the new build- ing inspector and must be ap- plied for and approved before building or renovations com- mence. Motion was made to pass by- laws 1 to 6, naming the follow- ing: (1) relief administrator, Reeve N. Jones; (2) recreation committee, H. Knight, J. Baker representing the council, also William Smith, V. Pyette, John Lavender, J. Heal and G. Flynn; (3) parks board, H. Knight, John Baker representing council, also William Smith, V. Pyette,' J. Lavender, J. Heal, G. Flynn; (4) library board, Reeve N. Jones, R. Raeburn, A. Joynt, M. Bu- chanan, C. Rennie and Mrs. Goodwin; (5) building inspector, Robert Baker Jr.; (6) re tax re- bates for 1964: If taxes are paid before January 31, 1964, rbe.ate will be 4%; February 31, 1964, 31/2%; March 31, 1964, 3%; April 30, 1964, 21/2%; May 31, 1964, 2%; June 30, 1964, 11/2%; July 31, 1964, 1%; August 31, 1964, 1J %. Accounts of $1,321 were ap- proved for payment. Next meeting is a special meeting on January 10, and the next regular meeting is on Feb- ruary 3. 0 Business Changes A change of ownership in one of Zurich's old established busi- nesses has been announced this week. Orville Witmer, a partner in the Tasty -Nu Bakery, has an- nounced the sale of his share of the business to his partner, Allan Gascho. The two men have been jointly operating the business since they purchased it some years ago from Leeland Willert. Prior to entering the business about 15 years ago, Mr. Gascho was an officer in the RCAF. He is not planning any big changes in the operation of the business. "We will try to con- tinue producing the same fine quality products as we have in the past," Mr• Gascho said. Mr. Witmer stated he has no definite plans for the future, although he has been investi- ga t ing several possibilities. Prior to entering the bakery business he operated the Zurich Dairy. SET RATES QF PAY Hay Council Makes Various Appointments At Inau.gural At their first meeting of the new year on Monday afternoon, the council of the Township of Hay appointed various officials, made grants to various groups, and set the rates of pay for the coming year. A grant of $15 to the Salva- tion Army and $10 to the St. John Ambulance Corps were ap- proved, The Dashwood Public Library will receive $25, and the Zurich Public Library $20, for their year's business. A request from the Grand Ben Lions Club for a donation to assist in their outdoor skating rink was filed. Twenty-five dollars for the Hur- on Soil and Crop Improvement Association was also approved, Two New Men Two resignations were accept- ed by the council, those of build- ing inspector William Clarke and school attendance officer, Bruce Klopp. The newly ap- pointed building inspector is Louis Farwell, RR 3, Zurich, while Ted Steinback was ap- pointed as school attendance officer. Other appointments m a el e were: stock valuator, Bert Klopp; pound keepers, J. F. In- gram, Laird Jacobi, Tony La - port, Alvin Walper, Leonard Merner, Edwin Regier, Clare Geiger, Melvin Gingerich, Har- old Deichert Allan:Crerar, Wil- liam Watson;• fence viewers, Lorne Chapman, Ted Steinback, Lloyd Walper; patrolmen, Har- old Campbell, William Watson, Alvin Walper, Matthew Den- omme and Leonard Rester- mayer. Arena Board Members of the Hay Com- munity Centre board will be John Corbett, Joseph Hoffman. .Arnold Merner, Jack McClin- chey, Milton Oesch, Stewart Deitz, and a man to be named by the Zurich Chamber of Com- merce. Delbert Geiger will represent Hay on the Dashwood Commun- ity Hall board. John H. Soldan was re -ap- pointed as member for Hay on New Year's Baby For Zurich Couple The first baby of the new year at South Huron Hospital was born to Mr, and Mrs. Gus Soudant, RR 2, Zurich. It was an eight pound, two and a quar- ter ounce boy, born at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday. As a result of being the first baby of the new year to be born at the hospital, the parents and the children are eligible for almost 20 gifts, donated by various Exeter merchants. the Ausable River Conservation Authority. Other appointments made were weed inspector, the county inspector; court of revision, the reeve and four councillors; re- lief administrator, the reeve; caretaker of township hall, Stephen Meidinger; signing of- ficials, the reeve and clerk -treas- urer; returning ,officer, H. W. Brokenshire; solicitors, Donnel- ley, Donnelley and Murphy; au- ditors, A. M. Harper. Set Salary Schedule The schedule for salaries for the coming year is as follows: one man, $1 per hour; Gordon Smith, $1.25 per hour; Doug- las Armstrong, $1.40 per hour; road superintendent Karl Ha- berer, $1.30 per hour; selection of jurors, reeve $6; assessor $6; clerk $10: plus mileage; fence pulling brush, $2.00 per hour; school attendance officer, $3.00 per call, plus mileage; stock valuator, $3.00 per trip plus mileage; deputy returning of- ficers, $7.00 plus mileage: poll clerks, $6.00 plus mileage. The salaries for the reeve and council remain the same as last year; reeve, $200 plus $50 mile- age; deputy -reeve and council- lors, $150 plus $25 mileage: all council for extra meetings, $5.00 salary and $2.00 for mile- age; clerk -treasurer for extra meetings, $4.00; reeve for sign- ing cheques, 13 times at $2 each plus mileage; caretaker of the town hall, $27 per month. The assessor will be paid $650 plus mileage of $400. A standard rate of 10 eents per mile was set for officials and employees of the township us - viewers, $3.50 plus award, plus' ing their own vehicles on town - mileage; tractor or grader or ` ship business. Nay Council Hears inspiring Falk At inaugural Meeting on Mo y day Addressing the members of the Hay Township council on Monday morning at their inau- gural meeting, Rev. A. M. Amacher stated there are three things people want most in the world today.,, namely personal security, national liberty, and world-wide peace. "Before we can expect to re- ceive what we ask for, we must light ourselves in the Lord," Rev. Amacher told the gather- ing. "Everyone will receive what God wants them to have." Rev. Amacher went on to say, "If people think they can live without God and have peace, they are living in a fool's para- dise. If we live with the Lord we will have peace with other countries. However, we cannot expect to turn all evil inen into good men at once." The speaker concluded by Vice -Chairman A Staffa area farmer, Ed Dearing, Monday was elected chairman of the advisory voca- tion committe to the Central Huron Secondary School at Clinton. Mr. Dearing, who represents the Seaforth District High School board, on the committee, succeeds R. D. Philip, of Blyth. Elected vice-chairman at the inaugural meetng was James Taylor, of Hensall, who repre- sents the South Huron Dstrict High School, at Exeter. telling the group that prayer is the greatest weapon in the world. Clerk H. W. Brokenshire ad- ministered the oath of office to reeve John Corbett, deputy - reeve Delbert Geiger, and coun- cillors Lloyd Hendrick. Joseph. Hoffman and John Tinney. In speaking briefly to the members of the gathering. Mr. Corbett thanked Rev. Amacher for his fitting words, and asked for the co-operation of the members of the council during the coming - year. "With your co-operation I will try to lead you to the best of my ability," the reeve added. Mr. Corbett also paid special tribute to clerk Brokenshire. on the completion of his 20 years' service with Hay Township. Each of the other members of council spoke briefly, as well as road superintendent Karl Ha- bere, assessor George Arm- strong. and press representative Herb Turkbeim. The last three speakers all praised the council for their sincere efforts during 1963. and wished them the best for 1964. Following the inaugural. the entire group, accompanied by Reg. Black and Harold Zenr. of the Hay Telephone System. were the guests of reeve Corbett at a dinner in the Dominion Hotel. Deputy -reeve Delbert Geiger spoke words of appreciation at the dinner to reeve Corbett, for the fine gesture. INAUGURAL DINNER -- flay Township reeve John Corbett entertained members of the council, along with a number of guests, to a dinner at the Dominion Hotel on Mon- day, when they held their inaugural meeting. Shown here just before they began eating arc left to right, Reg, Black, secretary of the Hay Telephone System, councillors John Tin- ney, Joseph Hoffman, T.,loyd Hendrick, reeve John Corbett, Rev. A. M. Amaehe, deputy- reevo Delbert Geiger, clerk H. W. Broken - shire, road superintendent Karl ilaberer, as- sessor George Armstrong and IIarold Zehr, lint' foreman of the telephone system, (Staff Photo)