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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1964-10-01, Page 1R CH NE S No. 39—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1964 • $3.00 PER YEAR — 7 CENTS PER COPY onster Parade Attracts d to Centen;IaI FaH HAPPY BIRTHDAY FALL FAIR — This was the giant birthday cake float that took first prize for the Zurich Builders' Supply. It was a lovely and colorful reminder that although a century has passed, youth will continue where others left off until another milestone is reached, Randy and Bradley Oke are the two happy passengers. Fire Last Wednesday Causes Heavy Loss to Popular Hay Township Farmer A fire of unknown origin, which levelled the barn of Cor- nelis Degroot, RR 2, Zurich, last Wednesday, was still smoulder- ing two days later. As the owner surveyed the wreckage marked by a lonely silo and a charred foundation, he said, "All we can do is to rebuild and start over." The fire is believed to have started sometime after 4 p.m. Mr. Degroot noticed smoke in the silo area on the north side of the barn and about five min- utes later "big flames" were shooting out of the west and south ends of the building. The fire spread quickly and when the Zurich Fire Brigade an- swered the alarm, their main concern was to save the two sheds, one a new pig barn, just west of the burning barn. Lost in the fire were eight sows, a four -month-old calf, two litters of young pigs and six Healthy, Happy Babies Make Job Of Judges Tough A large crowd gathered in the Arena auditorium to watch the judging in the baby contest, sponsored each year by the Zur- • icch Chamber of Commerce. About 50 babies were entered by proud and adoring parents. In the class for babies from one to six mouths, David, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon. Smith, Zurich, was the grand cham- pion. Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Armstrong, and Pa- tricia Lynn, slaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Regier, all of • Zurich, were second and third, respectively. James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Willert, Zurich, was the winner in his class •for babies from six to 12 months. Runner- up was Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Webb, Dashwood, and third was Tracy Lynn, •dauglxter of Mrs. J. Francis, Zurich. A boy, Dennis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hoffman, Zurich, took the prize in his class for babies from 12 to 18 months and beat out two girls, his closest com- petitors. Seconnd was Joanne, •daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Chapman, Goderich, and Heath- er, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Sweeny, was third. weaners. Twenty-eight weaners were herded out of the barn ahead of the fire. About 20 acres •of grain and 2,000 bales of hay were destroyed along with a quantity •of other feed. A mower, grinder, and .other small tools were not recovered from the barn. The silo had been filled just six days before the blaze but Mr. Degroot hopes the contents will still be useable. A newly installed barn cleaner is be- lieved still in workable condi- tion. Fortunately, the cattle and the bulk •of the pigs on the farm were outside or stabled in another barn. Immediate plans are made for the •construction of an addi- tion to the existing pig barn on the Degroot farm, and Mr. De- groot hopes to get the debris from the fire cleared away ready for the raising of •a new barn sometime in the near future. . "Neighbours have offered to help me with the cleaning up," said Mr. Degroot. "They are pretty good." The two Degroot boys are in good spirits in the face of dis- aster. A pet kitten was lost in the blaze. "We have another cat," said the oldest. "In the spring we will have more kittens." 0 New Ad Deadlines New deadlines for advertis- ing will go into effecct for those using the pages -of the Zurich Citizen's News and the Hensall Observer beginning October 1, 1964. The changes are made neces- sary due to the new post office schedules in the same week. Full or half page ads must be in the office on Friday, all other display ads by Monday at 6 p.m. and classified and corre- spondence by Tuesday evening. 0 Fire Protection Dashwood Planing Mills Lim- ited have announced plans to install a fire hydrant on High- way 83 in front of their build- ing for the use of the village fire brigade. This hydrant will be connected to the firm's 60,- 000 gallon reservoir built to in- sure maximum fire protection for the adjacent buildings. Popular Couple Presidents Of Hensall Clubs Mrs. John Baker was installed as president of Hensel Kin- ettes Thursday ni••''it at Hensall Legion Hall. Her husband, John Baker, took over as president of Hensall Kinsmen Club. Winona Hoffman was install- ed as president of Exeter Kin- ettes, and Ross Dobson as presi- dent of Exeter Kinsmen at the joint installation ceremony. Other officers for Hensall Kinettes were: past president, Mrs. John Deitz; vice-president, Mrs. William Fuss; secretary, Mrs. Jim Hyde; treasurer, Mrs. Robert Caldwell; registrar, Mrs. Ron Wareing; bulletin editor, Mrs. Jack Drysdale. Hensall Kinsmen elected the following: past president, John Heal; vice-presidents, Jim Hyde, Harold Knight; secretary, Ron Wareing; treasurer, Doug John- ston; registrar, Bob Caldwell; bulletin editor, Bill Fuss; di- rectors, Robert Reaburn, Jack Drysdale, Murray Baker. Deputy Governor John Kerr, Zone D, London, conducted the installation. Legion Ladies' Auxiliary catered for the ban- quet, attended by 60. New Telephone Books Coming Soon It's time to take .a good look at some figures, but don't rush out and stand on a street corner. These figures make up a telephone book ! The new telephone directory is on its way to telephone cus- tomers. According to W. W. Haysom, Bell Telephone man- ager in this area, 147,875 copies of the London -St. Thomas and surrounding territory directory will be clistdibuted this year, an increase of 23,152 copies over previous years. The numbers in this book do not go into effect until Novem- ber 15, 1964. Information con- cerning the new book is printed on the top of the new salmon - pink colored cover bearing a sketch of the Middlesex County Court building. Mr. Haysom cautions sub- scribers to check the numbers in the new directory before placing a call and where nec- essary, to make a notation of changes in your "Blue Book" of telephone numbers. These are available from your tele- phone business office. Reg Black, secretary -treasurer of the Hay Municipal Telephone System, reminds subscribers in areas affected by the change- over to dial that everything possible will be done to insure a "smooth switch". Subscribers w i11 probably view this new modern piece of equipment with some misgiv- ings. "Relax," says Mr, Black. Between now and cut -over time, telephone staff will be at every home in the area to test the new sets. They will give each householder personal instructions on how to use the new phones and leave an in- struction sheet for future refer- ence. With this visit, the staff will leave a Hay Township "Blue Book" in which to re- cord frequently used telephone n umbers. In addition, plans are made to arrange a demonstration of the proper use of the dial phones at the three schools in the area. Children, notably fast learners, will be able to educate their parents if nec- essary. After cut -over date, subscrib- ers will be able to telephone Hensall number free of charge. "Remember, if you dial im- properly, a recorded voice will tell you so," explains Mr. Black. "Simply hang up and try again. if you get a wrong number now and then, you will not be the only one. The transition will prove an asset to the public in many ways and will provide improved service not possible in the past. Trained personnel will be read- ily available to help with any problems which may arise from the new system. "If you can't get the `thing' to work," adds Mr. Black, "dial 0 for operator. If everything else fails, stick your head out the window and yell HELP. Plant men will be nearby to hear you," Sounds floating from the streets were strange and noisy on Monday, the day of Zurich's Centennial Fall Fair. As the mile -long para de wound through the usually quiet village, the shrill whistle of a steam engine, the sharp notes of a violin, the mellow tones of an organ, the gentle voices of singing ladies, the purr of new car engines, the tapping of children's feet and the mournful cry of a barber - victim were all heard. It is estimated that nearly 2,000 people watched the big- gest parade in Zurich's history. The crisp fall air, warmed by a bright sun, made the weather conditions perfect for every- one. Queen Bonnie Foster and Princesses Linda Gascho and Susan Oesch rode in state in a sleek convertible. The girls, chosen at the Centennial Dance, smiled prettily and looked every inch deserving of their titles. Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party won the grand prize for the best Centennial float, followed closely by the second prize en- try, the Oesch Buggy. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Oesch and family, dressed in 100 year old finery, were drawn in a well preserved buggy by a spirited horse. The Women's Institute float was third in this class, A three -tiered giant birthday cake, entered by Zurich's Build- ers' Supply, was judged the best business float, with Huronda1K Dairy, Ilay Municipal Telephone and Westlake Furniture the runner-ups. The best decorted car was done up to look like a big black boot, complete with laces. The unique entry was by Oesch Footwear. Second and third were Dominion Hotel and Tasty - Nu Bakery. The best freak float was un- doubtedly Bob's Barber Shop depicting the old and the new in barbering. A modern shop set in the front of the float was climaxed by the smoke-filled antiquated shop on the back. Here an unfortunate customer was being shaved by what ap- peared to be a very inexperi- enced barber. The second place entry, Superior Store, showed the past and present in store- keeping, complete with the Cracker Barrel. Third was Mack's Auto Shop driven by a gas -masked rider. ge air Prizes for best Centennial costumes went to Mrs. Ted Steinbach, Mrs. Delbert Geiger and Mrs. E. Yungblut. School children's bieycle: Ruth Fleischauer, Melvin Mei- ick, Gary Hugill. Best tricycle: Peter Jantzi. Barry Hess. Comic costume: Sandra Desjardine, Marlene Rader. Best float: Danny Echilbe, Derek O'Brien and Wayne Schilbe, Snaith pony entry, and David Siebert. The parade was led by the Seaforth High School Girls' Trumpet Band and the Zurich Majorettes. The highlights of this section of the procession was a host of tiny majorettes, trained by Mrs. Stewart Deitz. The little steppers put their hearts into every kick and twirl. Flippy and Floppy, the clown s, r a n helter-skelter through the entire parade to the delight of everyone. 0 CROP REPORT Rains of .last week have re- tarded the harvesting of white beans. It is reported very little damage has been done to the beans. • Silo filling is taking place as weather will permit. Grain corn is maturing slowly. HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM IN- STALLED — Mr. and 'Mrs. John Baker, Hen- sall, were installed as presidents of the Kinsmen and Kinettes by Deputy Governor John Kerr, Londan. The installation took place at p gala banqnet attended by CO 1•_•:sons Lent the district. :\ GI.iMPSE OF ANOTHER ERA -- Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gesell and their children stirred up the memories in many hearts of persons watching the Zurich Centennial Par - adv. The s!ght of the family in a horse drawn r:;g <<ems to snake even Flippo the c7own .tart in amamment or could it be that Flippy remembers that age ton!