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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1964-11-26, Page 1�V PRIZE wINNE `SCANA H k riat w3AnetRnSSQEQ�pS NEWSPAPERS C0M E S No. 47 — FIHST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1964 $3.00 PER YEAR — 7 CENTS PER COPY A TREAT OR A TREATMENT — Bob Merner is the patient as Miss Buchanan, a therapist at the Crippled Chil- dren's Treatment Centre, London, demonstrates a piece of equipment in use at the hospital, when a group of members of the Zurich Lions Club toured the hospital Monday, Inter- ested visitors are (left to right) Lions Hubert Sehilbe, Doug O'Brien, Pete Deitz and Howard Klopp. Kippers farmer Heads Huron Group "Farmers have been called many names," said James V. Ross, director of information for the Ontario Federation of Agri- culture. "Not long ago, one newspaper called farmers the biggest hyperites who ever thumped a Bible. But I feel honored to be called a farmer." He was speaking to about 200 persons who attended the Hur- on County Federation of Agri- culture annual banquet meet- ing held in Londesboro on Tues- day. In a lecture on public re- lations between the farmer and his urban neighbors, Mr. Ross hit hard at some vital points. He stated that farmers are now going through a transition period. He said that during the war years, farmers were in- duced to produce More food in a time of an acute labor short- age. When the end of the war came, farmers were geared to high production and had to go on producing to meet financial obligations. Larger farms were the answer. "There is far too much hub- bub and publicity given to farm subsidies," he continued. "Near- ly everyone is subsidized in one way or another—public welfare, unemployment insurance, im- port duty on automobiles. Most people have forgotten that the Canadian farmer was denied world prices during the war and he has never been able to catch up," He said farmers were partly Know the Rules Before You Dial Telephone users in the dis- trict are adapting well to the new dial phones although there are some who hesitate to use the "new fangled contraptions". Some problems have arisen as the result of improper dial- ing. Callers are advised that it is necessary •to dial all seven digits of the number. Some people have been dialing just the last four numbers with the result that a recording is heard which suggests that •the oper- ator be contacted. As a result, the operators at Clinton have been flooded with calls from persons who are dialing im- properly. Since this is both time con- suming and unnecessary, it would be well for all subscrib- ers, rural and urban, to review again the correct dialing pro- cedures. In case of malfunction of the telephone, customers in Zurich are asked to dial 236.4343. Trained telephone' employees are on hand to service and re- pair sets that are not working to maximum efficiency. The number in Hensall is 114. to blame for the barrier be- tween themselves and the urban residents and named egotisical independence as the culprit. "Farmers don't need sympa- thy," Mr. Ross emphasized, "we need understanding . I be- lieve Canadian people have a heart and if they knew, they would understand." Pastor Ivor Bodenham, a Bap- tist minister who also farms in the Kippen area, said what we classed as a farm years ago is no more than a garden now. "I have 50 acres," he quipped. "When Alex. McGregor talks about me he says that fellow that lives up there on the flow- er bed." Pastor Bodenham urged farm- ers to get behind the agricul- tural leaders in Canada. "Let us go forward as though we are going to be first," he concluded. Re-elected to office for sec- ond terms were: President, Alex McGregor, Kippen; first vice-president, Charles Thomas, Brussels; second vice-president, Elmer Hunter, Goderich. Mrs. J. W. Elliott, Clinton, is the appointed secretary. South, Central and North Reeves In Race for Wardenship of Huron Goderich — Three reeves — north, south and central—will contest the wardenship of Hur- on for 1965. Announcing their candidature at close •of the three-day November session were Clifford Dunbar, of Grey; Glenn Webb, Stephen; and Mor- gan Agnew, Clinton. At least two newmembers are assured for next council. Warden Ralph Jewell made it clear that he will not be back representing Colborn e, and Reeve Frank Walkom, of Goder- ich, is a candidate for mayor. Reeve Glenn Webb was just one vote down in the warden - ship election last January, when Reeve Ralph Jewell was suc- cessful, and Reeve J. Roy Adair, of Wingham, was third man.. In 1963, Reeve Dunbar lost to Reeve Walter Forbes, of Goder- ich Township. Mr. Webb's can- didature indicates that his deputy, James Hayter, is defer- ring a try for the reeveship of Stephen. When Warden Jewell invited declarations, there was a long silence, until he reminded the members: "I don't want this job another year." "In submitting my name as candidate for warden, if in good health and returned by my con- stituents in Grey," said Reeve Dunbar, "I may say the people there think it overdue. We have had only two wardens since the turn of the century. I do not expect to be in county coun- cil many years mor e, but thought I would give this an- other whirl." "Friends in county council have approached me," said Reeve Webb. "I want to thank them for their interest and sup- port. I think probably the (Continued on page five) Dial Telephone Building Opened At Hensall by Reeve Norman Jones Reeve Norman Jones did the honors at a ribbon -cutting cere- mony at the new Bell Telephone dial building in Hensall last Wednesday. As a chilly wind made its presence felt,' William Haysom, Bell Telephone area manager for Goderich, knocked on the door which was prompt- ly opened to allow inspection of the building by specially in- vited guests. A luncheon proceeded at the Hotel Hensall where Bell Tele- phone officials greeted repre- sentatives •of Hensall and stir- rounding areas. Among those in attendance were Hensall vil- lage councillors;. Bonnie Kyle, Hensall's head operator before cut -over on November 15; Wally McBeth, Tuckersrnith Telephone System, and Harold Zehr, Hay Telephone System. Bell Tele- phone officials included Mr. George Batchen, London; Bill Hawkins, supervisor of build- ings; Herb Lyon, installation and repair foreman; Mr. Percy, engineer; and Wayne Grieve, traffic department. In an address to the assembly, Mr. Haysom termed Hensall as an "ever progressing commun- ity where something had to be done communication wise". }Ie stated that the old system had ceased to function with the ef- ficiency and economy desired by the Bali Telephone Company. He praised the co-operative ef- forts of all concerned with the cut -over and especially recog- nized the fine service rendered, by the telephone operators over , the years. Mr. Haysom added that there are still some problems to be overcome ---like the woman who believed that to call direct one needed only to dial "DDD". Public Invited To Open House Residents of Zurich and dis- trict will have an opportunity to see first hand the inner work- ings of the new dial building on Main Street West in Zurich. An open house will be held Monday, November 30, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m - The Hay Mune ^al Telephone System officia'is nvfte all sub- scribers and interested parties to come in and tour the prem- ises. Telephone personnel will be on hand to guide visitors through the building, explain the purpose of the machinery therein and answer any ques- tions about the new dial system. 0 Hensall Boy Hurt Assisting Father Eric Campbell, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Campbell, was admitted to South Huron Hos- pital, Exeter, Saturday night with undetermined injuries suf- fered when he was hit by a car while trying to pull another auto out of a ditch on Highway 4, a mile and a quarter north of Hensall Provincial police said the boy was helping his father, Roy Campbell, when he was struck by a northbound car driven by Frederick Noel Regnier, of 23 Lambeth Avenue, London. The council of the village of Zurich was elected by acclama- tion last Friday night, when only the required number of candidates qualified for the various positions. Milton Oesch was returned to the office of reeve, while councillors W. B. Coxon, Mrs. Isabel Gascho and Leo Meidinger were given ac- clamation. Although he was again nominated to the office of councillor, K. M. Breakey chose to retire and his position on council was filled by Gordon Fless, the only other nominee for the post. Clerk - treasurer Mrs. Elda Wagner was chairman for the public meeting of ratepayers which followed the hour of nominating. Only about 15 people were present for the meeting. Reeve Oesch covered the work of county council during the past year, in his report. On the local scene, he spoke brief- ly on the numerous problems which council has had to face in connection with drains. The most informative report of the meeting was given by retiring councillor K. M. Break. ey, who has served as chairman of the public utilities commit- tee during his three years in office. He reviewed the work carried out in the hydro depart- ment during the past year, especially in connection with Two Men Seek Election Monday ober 0 "KCS n There will be an election, in the village of Zurich next Mon- day for one representative on the Hay School Area board. The two candidates, who were nomi- nated at the meeting last Fri- day night, are Gerald Gingerich and Garnet Leitch. Polls will be open at the Com- munity Centre from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and all public school sup- porters in the village of Zurich are eligible to vote. Speaking briefly at the nomi- nation meeting Friday night, one of the candidates, Gerald Gingerich, told the gathering that he was especially interest- ed in the system of education today, He added that the fact he has three children makes him even more concerned about the future of youth with regard to education. The other candi- date was not present at the nominating meeting. Both men are quite active in the Zurich Chamber of Com- merce, Gingerich being the president and Leitch a director. the, re -construction program. Mr. Breakey also pointed out that it is time the council start taking initative towards improv- ing the water mains through- out the village. He suggested that a certain amount of new six-inch mains be installed throughout the village each year, and at the same time fire hydrants could be installed. The present mains are not large enough to feed fire hydrants. • The chairman of the hydro and water system also pointed out that the present water stor- age tank is nearing the end of its life, and suggested that plans should be started towards an- other tank. Mr. Breakey con- cluded his remarks by praising the work being carried out by the PUC manager, Earl Flax - rich ed bard. W. B. Coxon told the gather- ing that he had enjoyed his work on council during the past three years, and added that he felt council -had always attended to the most urgent needs of the people. Mrs. Isabel Gascho told the meeting that she had enjoyed being on council during the past year, and found the work quite interesting. She added that working towards the better- ment of the community requires a great deal of co-operation by all concerned. Leo Meidinger told the meet- ing of the plans of council to erect a new fire hall. He added that the architects have suggest- ed that the project be left over to spring. Hay, Stanley Federation Men. hers Elect Executive For New Year Hay and Stanley Federation of Agriculture members held their annual joint meeting and banquet in the Community Cen- tre, Zurich, when 250 people en- joyed a hot turkey ,supper, served by the EUB ladies of Zurich. Harold Campbell, president of Hay, acted as chairman. Guest speaker for the evening was Reg Black, secretary and manager of the Hay Township Telephone System and secre- tary -treasurer of Hay Fire Insur- ance Company. He presented a very interesting talk on the progress of science in the field of communications from medie- vial times to the present atomic age, with a look into tomorrow. Mr. Black stated that the in- stallation of dial system in this area was in keeping with the rapid advancement of commun ications. He said it was possi- ble to have closed circuit TV in Zurich in the near future. Mr. Black explained the use of DDD in the area, and also the elec- tronic means of recording DDD calls on tape in London. These tapes are shipped to Toronto for processing, then returned to London in ticket form which are sorted finally by electronic machines. Mr. Black pointed out the various changes in the insur- ance field and predicted insur- ance companies would probably consider the moral risks in- volved. Farmers, who were once insured for $2,000, are now insured for $10,000 —m o r e than the price of the whole farm. Alex McGregor, president of Huron County Federation, con- ducted the business meeting of the two townships. He spoke briefly of the difficulties en- countered by farmers who had their farms expropriated by Conservation Authorities. He said they were finding out that work had proceeded on their farms without their knowledge and are now discovering there is no recourse for appeal, The Federation is trying to get the conditions remedied through the properties department un- der the direction of Don Mid- dleton. Officers for 1965: Hay: President, Harold Camp- bell, RR 1, Exeter; first vice- president, Carl Willert, RR 1, Zurich; second vice-president, Elgin Hendrick, RR 1, Dash- wood; secretary -treasurer, Wil- fred Mousseau, RR 2, Hensall; directors, Ian McAllister. RR 1, Zurich; Glen Greb, RR 3, Zur- ich; Stewart Thiel, RR 2, Zur- ich: Morris Finkbeiner, RR 3, Zurich; John McClinchey, RR 2, Zurich; Albert Erb, RR 2, Zur- ich; Wilfred Mousseau, RR 2, Hensall, Stanley Township: Past presi- dent. Ted Dunn; president, Les Armstrong, Bayfield; vice- presi- dents, Hugh Hendrick, RR 3, Kippen, and Charles Reid, RR 1. Varna; secretary -treasurer, A. Mustard, RR 1 Varna; directors, Noel Laporte, RR 2, Zurich; Jim Cleave, RR 2, Bayfield; Lee Erb, RR 1, Zurich; Don Campbell, RR 3, Bayfield; Gordon Porter, Bayfield; Bruce Keys, RR 1, Varna; Ivan McClymont; Charles Reid, RR 1, Varna; Hugh Hen- drick, RR 3, Kippen; John Tay- lor, Brucefield; Ed Broadfoot, Russell Oesch, RR 1, Varna. RIBBON -CUTTING CEREMONIES — Reeve Norman Jones. Hensall, severed the ribbon to officially open the new dial building at the southern end of the village on Hig.'•hway 4. Bell Telephone guests were guided through the building which houses the highly technical equipment of the new dial system. Pictured here are (left to right) Wally McBcath, Tuckersmith Telephone System; Herb Lyon, Goderioh, Dell Telenhone installation and repair foreman; Dill Har-sorn, (iocleric•h, Bell Telephone area manager; peeve Norman Jones; Trevor Wilson, Hensall, and Harold 'Lehr, Zurich, Hay Telephone System.