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Zurich Citizens News, 1964-05-14, Page 1R I CH No. 19—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1964 $3.00 PER YEAR — 7 CENTS PER COPY ambton MP At iew a r HONOURED AT BANQUET — Two ladies were hon- oured Iast Thursday night when a Mother and Daughter banquet was held in the Zurich EUB Church, Mrs. Mary Manson was presented with flowers, marking her long years of membership in •the Women's Society of the church, and Mrs. Amacher was presented with flowers, for her untiring efforts in the interests of the society. Shown here, front row, left to right, are Mrs. Menno Steckle, who made the presentation to Mrs. Amacher, Mrs. Amacher, Mrs. Manson, and Mrs. Mary Hoffman, who made the presentation to Mrs. Manson. Back row, left to right, are Mrs. Harold Rader, president of the organization; Mrs. E. Hallman,Kitchener, guest speaker for the occasion, and Mrs. Beatrice Hess, chairlady for the banquet. Stephen Council Hears Centennial Plan For Different Crediton Organizations While some communities are having difficulties choosing even one project to mark Can- ada's centennial, Stephen Town- ship council learned the police village of Crediton now has two proposals. Mrs. W. D. Mack met with council and presented a plan for the proposed library build- ing, which had been suggest- ed as centennial project for District Annual Scheduled Today Crediton. She outlined the cost of ap- proximately $6,000. Later in the meeting, Alf Smith, also of Crediton, appear- ed before council and brought in a request that lights be installed in the softball park to mark the centennial. South Huron district annual is being held in Thames Road United Church, •on Thursday, May 14, in morning and after- noon sessions, commencing at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Guests will be • Mrs. Lorne Daniels, Mount Elgin, president of London area; Miss Norma Westgate, Exeter, who will re- port on retarded children; Miss M. Kidd, Toronto, who will speak on the home economics service; Mrs. John McLean, Sea - forth, who will bring greetings from the Provincial Board, and Huron home economist, Miss Patricia Damude. President Mrs. James Drum- mond, Kippen, will chair the sessions. municipal drain. .They awarded the contract to construct the drain to Frank Kistner, Dublin, for $1,150. His was the Lowest of three submitted. Instructed the clerk to call tenders for the crushing and spreading of approximately 12,- 000 yards of gravel on the town- ship roads. The gravel will be purchased from E. Sillery, Usbarne Township. Approved a plan from the de- partment of highways regarding the drainage of the area of the new Greenway bypass. Endorsed a resolution from Newmarket urging the govern- ment to consider the extension of the use of present school buildings to alleviate the need far the vast amount of construc- tion being continually faced by municipalities. 0 His project was estimated to cost about $3,200. However, the decision will not be up to Stephen council apparently, as they instructed the clerk, Ross Haugh, to in- form the trustees of all three police villages — Centralia, Crediton and Dashwood — to have definite request for a pro- ject in each before the June meeting. They will also be asked to de- tail the method of financing the balance of the monies. needed for the projects, over and above the grants which will be re- ceived. The two governments pay $L00 per capita each for cen- tennial projects, and Stephen has about 2,700 residents. Based on population in each of the three villages, Crediton will re- ceive 50% of the grant avail- able and the other two will re- ceive 50% each. In other business, council: Received no appeals when they met in court of revision for the Schwartz extension Tuckersmith Council Will Ask For Development Road in Egmondville Tuckersmith will press for be rebuilt to proper standards. the establishment of the coun- ty road through Egmondville as a development road. Meeting last Tuesday evening. members agreed to meet with the county road committee and with Seaforth council to discuss the matter. Reeve Elgin Thompson said the county planned to resurface from Brucefield to Egmond- ville this year, and he had been told this would hold for five years. Councillors pointed out there was iitle point in resurfacing or patching the Egmondville road, since it already was too high and too narrow. It should More Information Replying to a council request for approval of debentures of $220,000 to cover the cost of a new township school or the township's •share of a joint school with Stanley, the On- tario Municipal Board said it needed more information. The board asked for full de- tails concerning the school and how and by whom it would be operated before consideration could be given the application. Since no decision had been taken regarding the school, no further action was possible and council will advise the area board. Lutheran Ladies Discuss Tension Grand Bend — Walter Foy, MP for Lambton West, visited in Grand Bend on Sunday at the request of the council of the village, to view the work done so far on the harbour dredging project, and consider what else can be done. Mr. Foy, who was met by the reeve, Stewart Webb, other members of council, and vari- ous fishermen and pleasure boat people, is hopeful of get- ting a second contract for 15,000 cubic feet of dredging issued by the Federal Government. Armed with sketches and an on -the -spot appreciation of the problems at hand, he will make Hensall Church fessengers Group Entertain Parents The Messenger -of Hensall United Church entertained their parents to an Indian party. After singing the hymn "Can a Little Child Like Me", Mrs. C. Christie read a poem, "I Pray". The Messengers repeat- ed the 100th Psalm in unison, and Karen Broderick gave the prayer. Each of the children brought their gift boxes to the worship centre. Pamela :pickle and Jill Drysdale took up the offering and it was dedicated by John Blackwell and Wayne Corbett. United Lutheran Church Women held their monthly meeting on Tuesday evening. The program, "The Christian and Tension", was led by Mrs. Ed Datars, assisted by Mrs. H. Schilbe, Mrs. A. Merner and Mrs. Len Prang. Historical Society Organized Last Week hi Huron Goderich—Mrs. W. D. Mack, Crediton, was elected the first president of the Huron County Historical Society at its inaug- ural meeting here Wednesday. an approach in Ottawa on be- half of the village. Mr. Foy also commented that when the department of trans- port had completed surveys presently being taken in the r d harbour, likely by early July, they will be able to begin esti- mating , costs for a structure which would bring about a more permanent solution to the silting in the habour mouth. Mother tin Daughter Banquet At Zurich Church Attracts Large Crowd The Women's Society of the and Mrs. Menno Steckle made Evangelical U.E. Church held a the presentations. mother and daughter banquet last Thursday evening. After the banquet a very fine pro- gram was rendered, with Mrs. Beatrice Hess as chairlady. Miss Joan Rader gave a toast to -mothers. Her mother, Mrs. Harold Rader, replied. Miss Rebecca Steckle favored with several accordion solos. Sharon Jacobi gave a recitation, "Beatitudes of Home" was read by Mrs. Milton Oesch and Mrs. Don O'Brien. Mrs. Peter Ging- erich read "Advice to Young Mothers". The younger daugh- ters rendered several choruses. Mrs. A. M. Amacher intro- duced the guests speaker, Mrs. E. Hallman of Kitchener. Mrs. Hallman's fine talk was entitled "Everyone Is Chosen". Success in life is attained by works, us- ing God's given talent, by living and helping others to live. In advice to the daughters she said, "let mother be your friend, choose right friends, make the church an important part of your life, grow to be women of distinction and be an inspira- tion to those around you". The speaker fas thanked by Mrs. Delbert Geiger. Mrs. Mary Manson and Mrs. Amacher were honored with bouquets of flowers. The form- er for her long membership, and the latter for her untiring efforts in the interests of the society. Mrs. Mary Hoffman About 50 persons attended. A. W. Taylor, Galt, president of the Ontario Historical So- ciety, was guest speaker. Mr. Taylor presented a scroll to H. T. Neil, curator of the Huron County Museum at Goderich, and honorary president of the society, for his work. Other officers: first vice- president, Ralph Jewell. Huron County warden; second vice- president, Mrs. Tait Clark, RR 6, Goderich; secretary -treasurer, Mrs. Otto Popp, Dungannon; di- rectors, Mrs. Leroy Poth, Bay- field, Mrs. Arthur Gibbons, Wroxeter, Mrs. Howard Klumpp Dashwood, Mrs. Robert Simp- son, Hensall, W. E. Elliott, Goderich, James Scott, Sea - forth. Mrs. John Corbett welcomed the mothers and visitors. A piano duet by Catharine Anne Christie and Carmen Currie was much enjoyed. Mrs. Chris- tie gave a brief outline on the study of "India", telling the work of the two Christian medi- cal colleges and hospitals, name- ly Ludiana in N. India and Vellore in S. India, after which the motion picture "Sugar and Spice" was notch enjoyed by children and adults. The Mes- sengers sang an Indian strat son, "Suder, Suder". Timmy Mock then favoured all with a beautiful solo, "This Is My Father's World". Ideas were given on how ten- sion can be moderated. "De- velop a hobby, select satisfying recreation, express one's feel- ings and talkout a problem with a dependable, reliable person." It was stressed that a well planned, relaxed vacation can. do wonders for tension. Mrs. H. Brokenshire took charge of the business. Com- mittee reports were given. Vis- iting committee reported 16 calls were made. Parsonage group asked help for two after- noons to complete redecorating. On May 6 a busload of ladies attended the western district assembly at Hanover. Mrs. Brokenshire spoke on the high- lights of the assembly. The theme, "Being Christian in a world that won't stand still". It was favoured to call meet- ings at 8:'30 for the summer months. On May 19 used clothes for L. W',R. will be packed. Mrs. J. Corbett gave a vote of thanks to all. After the clos- ing hymn, "Father, We Thank Thee", Cathy Fuss pronounced the benediction. A social time was spent together. 0 4-H Calf Club Discusses Hay Rev. Amacher thanked all for their presence and pronounced the benediction. 0 Zurich Of f iciais Attend Meetings fn Sinecoe Councillor Mrs. Isabel Gascho and clerk Mrs. Elda Wagner, of Zurich, and delegates from many Ontario towns and vil- lages were in Simeoe over the week -end, attending the llth annual convention of their sec- tion of the Ontario Municipal Association. The convention began Friday evening at Simcoe's Legion Hall with an address by Professor Ralph D. Krueger, of the Uni- versity of Waterloo. Professor Krueger gave the delegates his impression of the future for Ontario towns and villages. Saturday the delegates joined to gether for joint .discussion of the resolutions submitted by several Ontario municipalities— after which they heard a panel discussion on "Area Govern- ment at the Municipal Level". The final session Saturday af- ternoon was another panel — this dealing with "Are Indepen- dent Boards and Commissions necessary?" The May meeting of the Zur- ich 4 -II Calf Club was held on May 4 in the Township Hall, be- ginning with the 4-H pledge and roll. call. Minutes •of the last meet were read. The club leader, Ian McAllis- ter, gave a talk on the cutting of hay, pointing out the correct time to cut, as well as various methods of harvesting. Four samples of hay were judged by the club members. The meeting was dosed by the president, Larry McClin- chey. Next meeting was set for June 22, APPEAR ON TELEVISION—Two girls from the Zurich area appeared on Kitchener television Monday afternoon, on the pro- gram, "Big Al Time". The girls, who demon- strated their tap dancing ability, are Joyce and Ruby Bierling, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Bierling, RR 2, Zurich. They are shown here with Big Al prior to their per- formance at CKCO television studio. The program features a half hour of area talent each week.