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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1964-02-20, Page 2PAGE TWO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1964 ed4cI Ca#rne4 IMP MO III Toronto Battles the Snow ! A couple of .weeks ago. while attend- ing the annual convention of the Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association, we ran into a severe snow storm as we approached Toronto. To us the storm seemed litle out of the ordinary, but to many residents of the city it seemed like a major catastrophe. Apparently we were not the only mo- torists to be bothered by the effects of the storm, and the editor of the Clinton News Record explains his experiences as follows: Froin certain parts of Ontario have come complaints that Hon. C. S. MacNaugh- ton and his highways advisors are favoring the city of Toronto, and sundry suburbs of Hog Town, by building added lanes to high- way 401, even before finishing the high- way in other sections, However, after being one of the countless thousands tied up in Thursday's "great white snarl" due to a snow storm, we have come to the conclusion the Huron MPP should build a separate highway for each and everyone of those idiots down that way. For those who read reports of the tieup in traffic, we can report that none were exaggerated and it took many up to four hours to get across even half of the city. However, lest you be under the impression that giant snowbanks were blocking the streets, we should point out that on our re- turn we found that Clinton had received more snow than Toronto and we doubt if the "little" dab slowed anyone down in this area. Main reason for this is due to the fact area drivers have a few brains in com- parison to their city cousins and may have installed such beneficial accessories as snow tires. Our fellow drivers in this neck of the woods also know that you don't jam the gas to the floor to get a start on snowy avenues. However, down in Toronto -the -good, cars were getting stuck right on level thor- oughfares and it was indeed risky to move too close to the car in front because it in- variably fish -tailed for the length of the gap it traversed. Perhaps it is time there was some law that required snow tires for winter driving for the same reason that cars are required to have lights at night, and windshield wipers in rain storms for safe driving. Because we have had occasion to nate the ridiculous winter driving of Toronton- ians previouslly, we weren't too shocked or irritated. However, one thing we had for- gotten was the lack of neighborly assistance one finds in a larger community. In Toronto, we spotted drivers stuck at corners, and while they apparently re- quired only a gentle push, other motorists would merely pull out around and pass quickly by. We even saw pedestrians walk around behind a car spinning at one inter- section and none bothered to even take a few secods to get the harrassed driver on his way. All in all, we were glad to get back to the friendly confines of the hinter- land. Why "Notice to Creditors"? This newspaper, like newspapers gen- erally, carry from time to time advertise- ments which carry the heading, "Notice To Creditors". What is the purpose of these ads, and why do they appear? The St. Marys Journal has delved into the matter and provides the answers. The procedure, as the St. Marys editor explains it, is a common sense one: "Publishing of `Notice To Creditor' of- ten prompt questions from uninformed people as to why these notices appear. There are others who actually object to seeing their family names appearing in these columns. Mostly such objections are from people who oppose having their names appear in print in any form. "There is a reason, however, why 'Notices To Creditors' are published—and it is a very necessary reason.---' The law provides that proper claims of creditors be settled before distribution of the estate assets can be made. Therefore, one of the first duties of an executor or administrator is to ascer- tain the outstanding debts and liabilities of a deceased and to arrange settlement, "Generally this is not a difficult task, but occasionally contingent liabilities, such as endorsement or notes, bank guarantees and personal covenants on mortgages are not readily located. The law further pro- vides that an executor or administrator may advertise, directing creditors to send to him at a designated address particulars of their claims on or before a specified date. "After the specified date has passed the executor or administrator may pay the proper claims that have been•filed and pro- ceed with the distribution of the estate to the legatees or residuary beneficiaries. If a proper claim is received after the speci- fied date but before the estate has been fully distributed, the executor or adminis- trator is not liable for the payment of the claim. It follows, of course, that if there are contingent liabilities, the final distribu- tion of the debate must be deferred until the executor or administrator is released from these liabilities. "Executors and administrators are sometimes asked to forego publishing the 'Notice To Creditors'. Such a course can not be recommended, because the failure to advertise in accordance with the laws of the particular jurisdiction renders the executor or administrator liable for any claim that may be presented at a future date, including contingent liabilities of the type mentioned above." We Wonder Sometimes people bother to call us and tell what a good publicity job we did for them. We appreciate that, of course. And we say, it was a pleasure to help out. But it is not a pleasure always. In a recent case, we were sceptical that we might be able to help at all. But the person entrusted with the publicity job came to the office, supplied all information and background material and it seemed there was a good story in it. We did not mind the bit of publicity that went along. That's a case when we get thanks. We admit, sometimes we don't. And sometimes we wonder why people who want others to know what they are doing, have to be so secretive about it. One group holds a meeting. We re- ceive the report that says it was an interest- ing one. No word about the topic or even some indication about the highlights. (And the copy comes in too late to check on what it was all about) Sometimes we suspect the goings on were so interesting, nobody really remem- bers what happened the next morning, or they would write about it. Of course ail refreshments served are delicious, all talks informative and all help- ers willing. We don't doubt it. But we still would like to know what was going on. So do the readers who look up these news of activities about their own groups, if they missed the meeting, or would' like some encouragement to attend them the next time. Otherwise we just have to write a heading . . . such and such group ,had its monthly meet. So what, every group does. --(Elmira Signet) agoommmmonmimmilmmm mmlmmiuiiu uumitionnii aiimr al SUGAR and SPICE • By Bill Smiley Ilii immimuili8li Once in a while, it is the good fortune of an English teacher to come across a fresh, original piece of writing by a student. When he does, it's a drink of cold, pure water after days of wandering in the desert of mangled syntax, crucified spell- ing, howling triteness and tor- tured thinking through which it has been ordained that he should plod. It happened to me this week. At first, I thought my judg- ment might be prejudiced, be- cause 1 was quite fond of the youngster in question. 1 read it again. It still sounded good. To make sure, I had it mimeo- graphed and tried it on my Grade 13 students, as a piece for critical analysis. Their snorts and giggles confirmed my first impression. Then we discussed it in depth. They could find little wrong with it. It had unity, coherence and em- phasis. The tone was consis- tent. Well, here it is, just as it wast written on an examina- tion, under stress. See what you think. The title was: The Wander- ings of a Ten -Dollar Bill. • "My mother was extremely large and could make only loud, whirring sounds in her throat. The thing that puzzles me is how I turned out so thin when she is such a fatso. "Anyway, when I popped out feeling like a wet piece of cab- bage, a long, dark man with a black mole beneath his left eye clutched me and cried, 'Oh, darling George'. He and the rest of the boys kissed me all over, even on the Queen's head. I was la•Mrto discover that I had the honor of being the first ZURICH Citizens NEWS HERB TURKHEIM — Editor and Publisher PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING at ZURICH, ONTARIO Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa and for the payment of postage in cash. Member: CANADIAN WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION Member: ONTARIO WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION Subscription Rates: $3.00 per year in advance, in Canada; $4.00 in United States and and Foreign, single copies 7 cents bill in an evil batch of counter- feit money. I was the one who would set the plot in motion. "First of all 1 was given to an unsuspecting old lady for a packet of cigarettes. The de- crepit old woman hesitantly handed them the change, all in nickels. They then turned and scampered out, leaving me to face the consequences It turned out that the old lady was a trifle goofy. "One fine day she traded me for pennies, all pennies. I was pushed wildly into the buyer's pocket, when I met a girl ten - dollar bill. It was so cosy and dark in there that I have to acl- mit I was a little fresh. * * * "Suddenly I was jostled out traded for more cigarettes. The store owner grabbed me and yelled, 'The Queen doesn't have that many bumps on her nose'. The trail was hot. "Well, my boys were found. Unfortunately, they had already died from lung cancer because they had smoked so many cigar- ettes when setting bills in mo- tion. "I write this while sitting amidst coals in a large furnace. The penetrating heat is begin- ning to stifle me. My breath is corning shorter, the happy hunt- ing grounds are coming nearer. "But the moral of my story is, 'If you're going to produce counterfeit .money, make only one bump on the Queen's nose and always buy gum, not cig- arettes." The above essay was written by my daughter Kim, age 12, Grade 8. A chip off the old crock? I'm only surprised that her second last sentence didn't say, "My breath is coming in short pants". 40 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY, 1924 Mr. William Howard, of near Drysdale, has disposed of his fine farm to his neighbour, Mr. Ed Denomy. A roan at London was fined $50 for failing to put revenue stamps on receipts of $10 and over. This should serve as a warning to all. Rev. P. Graupner, who has been pastor of the Lutheran Church in Dashwood for the past ten years, has resigned his position effective shortly. The fishermen at the lake have been busy setting their nets during the past week, and although the catches have been light to date the sample is very good. Mr. Samuel Deitz, who has re- cently purchased the vacant lot opposite the Commercial Hotel in Zurich, is planning to erect a new commercial building in the property. It is probable a new post office is included in the plans. -OF- YEARS GONE -BY- suddenly in St. Joseph's Hos- pital, London. The Imperial 011 station at the west part of Zurich has re- cently been re -opened, under the management of Mr. Harry Rose. The fishermen 'at Goderich have just completed the largest ice harvest in history , and feel quite confident there will be no shortage of ice during the com- ing summer or fall. Arthur Coxworth is leaving Hensall shortly for the west, where he is planning to look after his land interests. A meeting of the Hensall Pro- gressive Farmers organization was held on Monday in the Com- mercial Hotel. Many interest- ing items were dealt with. 25 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY, 1939 Mr. George Walker is plan- ning to hold a community auc- tion sale at the shed in Hensall every week. He will also re- main in the poultry business, as well. Mrs, Peter Manson is having improvements made to the'in- terior of her home on Main Street, in Hensall. By the sports news reports, Albert "Babe" Siebert, defence star of the Montreal hockey team, is at present on the in- jured list. Word was received here of the sudden passing of Peter Ravelle, of Grand Bend and formerly of Zurich, who died Most automobile skids are the result of (1) under -inflated tires? (2) too much snow or ice on the road? (3) over -inflated tires? (4) driving too fast on slippery road surfaces? •Bu46ulms 54 pua J00J 044 uo44veilp 0y4 u1 spoil* 4uo.y. 044 uJ04 wogs nog( 'pots 04 4J045 soop Jon Jno(;l •uJoM 0.10 50.114 Jnat uo spcaJ4 0544 ;1 P4515 04 ARA NOW eJ,no,('Jagwew•eJ Ona •400JJon sl (p) on5o01 A4e;as of.1o4up sq4 04 BulpJoo1y CIA Co•operaiors Insurance Association Co.aip,erators Life Insurance Association• 15 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY, 1949 In an effort to curtail the hunting of non-residents in this area, the Zurich Gun Club have had the councils of Hay, Stan- ley and Stephen set up laws to charge a fee of 50 cents for residents and $4.00 for non- residents licences. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Fritz left Zurich on Monday for Ottawa, where they intend spending the next couple of weeks with Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Bryce. There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the Hay Telephone System last Monday, when the subscribers were informed that they would have to pay higher rates if they wished to have their system survive. Thirty rabbits and two foxes were bagged by a party of 19 hunters from Windsor on Sat- urday. The party was guided on their expedition by Milton Russell. Mr. Douglas Cook, of Hensall, who is at present attending Western University in London, was a recent visitor with his parents for a few days. A very happy event took place at the home of Mrs. A. C. Meidinger, in Hensall, when many of her friends gathered to honour her on the occasion of her birthday. 10 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY, 1954 Hensall firemen were called to extinguish a' fire which had started on a semi -trailer truck owned by Allan's Transport, of Hensall. The truck had just pulled off highway 4 into a serv- ice station, to get gas when the fire started. About 300 people attended the annual banquet of the Hen- sall District Co-operative on Thursday night, held in the Zurich Community Centre. Tragedy struck last Saturday afternoon when Milton Rats, 61 - year -old farmer of the Dash- wood area, was killed in a two - car crash near Dashwood, BOB'S Barber Shop MAIN STREET, ZURICH "Professional Hair Care" Agent for Dry Cleaning RECIPE QF THE MONTH By the' Ontario Tender Frith Institute "Buy Canada Choice Canned Fruit" PLUM ROLY POLY 3 cups biscuit mix 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg V2 cup canned strained plums (or junior plums) Serves 8 for a snack or dessert Prepare your own biscuit dough or use a prepared mix. Roll out in 15 x 10 -inch rec- tangle Spread with melted butter. Combine sugar and spices. Sprinkle i.z on biscuit mix. Spread with strained plums leaving a 1 -inch mar- gin. Sprinkle with remaining sugar and spices. Roll up cut in linch slices._ Place slices, cut side up, in a greased pan or muffin tin. Bake in a hot over (450 de- grees F.) 15-18 minutes. Business and Professional Directory ACCOUNTANTS ROY N. 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