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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1965-03-18, Page 1About People You Know ... Mrs. George Fox, Walton, spent last week with Mrs. Chris Hoist. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fowlie, London, and Misses Frances and Ethel Fowlie, Bayfield, at- tended the funeral of their brother-in-law, the late Gideon Koehler, on Tuesday. Ed Haberer has returned to his home in Zurich after being a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. Mrs. Elizabeth Koehler, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Studer, Detroit, attended the funeral of the late Gideon Koehler on Tuesday. Dr. and Mrs. Charles Ober, Lethbridge, Alberta, visited with Mrs. Chris Haist last week. George Farwell has returned to his home after spending some time in St. Joseph's Hos- pital, London, following a ski accident in Pinery Park in which he broke his leg. Mr. and Mrs. Bill O'Brien and Jimmy, Belleville, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Leroy O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. Garry Rogers, Windsor, were week -end visitors with MMr. and Mrs. Ed Gascho. Mrs. Len Hopkins and Jane, Mrs. Roy Hofstetter, Mrs. Alice Steinman and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Koehler, Kitchener, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Johnston on Sunday., Mrs. C. Meidinger, Mrs. Nancy Swartzentruber and Lorne Ra- der are patients at South Huron Hospital. 0 ITEMS ABOUT HENSALL Mrs. Isabelle Bell, a patient at Queensway nursing home, Hensall, formerly of Kippen, will celebrate her 90th birth- day on March 22. •She will spend the day celebrating with members of her family at Kippen. Flowers in the United Church sanctuary Sunday morning were placed in loving memory by the family of the late Mrs. Thomas Slavin. The United Church Women of Chiselhurst United Church have spent many busy days at the church and in about a week will have completed 13 large quilts and three crib quilts. Some of the large ones are cus- tom sewn for eager district homemakers. Others will be forwarded to Toronto in a bale for overseas relief. Mrs. Harold Parker was convenor of the project. 0 Arnold Circle Makes Plans The Arnold Circle of Carmel Presbyterian Church met in the church school rooms Monday evening with president Mrs. Gordon Schwalm presiding. Mrs. Schwalm read several articles from the Glad Tidings and the Presbyterian Record. Program and worship from the World Day •of Prayer serv- ice were taken by Mrs. Beverly Beaton and Mrs. Al Scholl. Roll call was answered with a disciple's name. Thank you notes were read from Everett Fletcher for the Valentine box he received and from the Canadian Bible So- ciety for used stamps. Mrs. Gerald Bell read a missionary letter. Books no longer being used will be collected for the church library. It was decided to invite the Women's Missionary Society of church to the Easter meeting and Rev. J. C. Boyne will be asked to speak. Mrs. John Skea dosed the meeting with the benediction. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. John Baker and Mrs. Trevor Wilson. 0 UCW UNIT 1 MEETING Unit 1 of Hensall United Church Women met at the church Monday evening prior to an liotTr spent visiting some of the shut-ins in the village in- eluding patients at Queensway siursing home. Treats were presented to all those visited. The ladies returned to the church for devotion and busi- ness. R CH NE s No. 11—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1965 $3.00 PER YEAR — 7 CENTS PER COPY Zurich Lions Club Entertains Farmers The annual Farmers' Night staged by the Zurich Lions Club took the form of a dinner meet- ing Monday evening when farm- ing neighbours were entertain- ed. An added feature of the evening saw Lion Jack Bannis- ter honoured by the Huron County advisory board of the Canadian Institute of the Blind prior to his departure from Zurich. Pictured (left to right) are J. E. Bannister; Vaughan Douglas, representative from the Ontario Departm of Agri- culture; Warden Glenn Webb; Roy Adair, chairman of the county council committee of the International Plowing Match for 1966; Gordon McGavin, Hur- on co-chairman of the Interna- tional Plowing Match for 1966, and V. L. Becker, chairman of the Farmers' Night committee. Huron Federation Seeks Legislation To Aid Farmers A committee consisting of members of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture will draft a resolution in an effort to obtain legislation to protect farmers' investments when a bankruptcy or receivership oc- euTs. The proposal will be present- ed to the April directors' meet- ing and will then be sent to the Ontario federation for its ap- proval. Huron members feel the gov- ernment should be persuaded to make some changes in the Bankruptcy Act. The action came when Alex McGregor, Kippen, HFA presi- dent, said that several Huron farmers, particularly in the Hensall area, had lost money when a Stratford packing plant went into receivership. Acting with McGregor on the resolution committee will be Elmer Ireland, W i n g h a m; Charles Thomas, Bsussels; El- mer Hunter, Goderich; Jack Merill, Clinton, and HFA sec- retarry, Mrs. Florence Elliott, Clinton. President McGregor also had a cheerful word for farmers who have invested money in Farmers' Allied Meat Enter - prizes. McGregor, county FAME chairman, told the meeting, "You haven't lost your money yet." The idea that farming may become a licensed business in the future was advanced by Charles Thomas, HFA vice-- president. Thomas made the remark after McGregor reported Zurich Lions Entertain Farmers; Weil -Known Guests Participate The Zurich Lions Club ob- served their annual Farmers' Nite at the Dominion Hotel, Monday, when about 35 area farmers were special guests at their dinner meeting, Special speaker for the occasion was Gordon McGavin, of Walton, a member of the committee ar- ranging for the 1966 Interna- tional Plowing Match near Sea - forth. Mr. McGavin told the gather- ing what the plowing match means to Huron County, and advised the group of ways they might participate in the event. Another guest, Vaughan Douglas, of the Ontario Depart- ment of Agriculture, showed a film on the International Plow- ing Match which was held a couple of years ago at Caledon, Ontario. Other special guests at the meeting were Warden Glen Webb, reeve of Stephen Town- ship; Don Pullen, assistant agri- cultural representative for Hur- on, and James Kinkead and Ed Wheeler, of the Huron advisory group of the Canadian National on a proposal to license broiler growers to control production. Carl Hemmingway, Brussels, said a more effective means to offset over -production would be to improve marketing. He said as long as people in the world were starving, over -production should not be a problem. He expressed concern at the vast amount of rich farmland that is being annexed for in- dustry and other purposes. He advocated .stricter planning to utilize unproductive areas for these purposes. Zurich C of C Members Hear Plans For Bluewater Rest Home in Area Dr. C. J. Wallace, chairman of the incorporating directors of Dluewater Rest Home, brief- ed members of the Zurich and District Chamber of Commerce on progress being made with the project, at the regular din- ner meeting of the group at the Dominion Hotel Tuesday night. The chairman pointed out that the five incorporating di- rectors had only been picked to start the project off, and as soon as the building gets under way, a new board of directors would be set up to administer the operation 'of the home, Dr. Wallace also stressed the fact that the home will be absolutely inter -denominational, "We will plan on facilities for bed -care and senile pa- tients," the doctor said, "as well as providing a residence for elderly persons." A highlight of the dinner meeting of the organization was the initiation of eight new mem- hers. Past president Albert Kalbfleisch welcomed into mem- bership the following men: Le- roy Thiel, Dick Bedard, Robert Westlake, Fred Mommersteeg, Ervin Gingerich, Willie rn Baechler, Bill Bedard and Ralph Parkinson. Guest speaker for the meet- ing was Fit. Lt. C. A. White, president of the Exeter Com- munity Credit Union, who was introduced by Ervin Gingerich and thanked by Karl Haberer. Mr. White outlined to the gath- ering the functions of a credit union, and explained the origin of the organization. The speak- er was accompanied by two di- rectors of the organization, Charles Walker and Herb Broom, Milford Doerr, chairman of the special events committee of the group, told the members of the plans for the annual sauer- kraut suuper which is to be held on Wednesday, April 7, Institute for the Blind. In thanking the members of the Zurich Club for their help in the past, the two members of the CNIB board paid special tribute to Lion Jack Bannister, who has been extremely active in the organization for many years. Mr. Bannister leaves Zurich shortly for his new post- ing at Little Current, on Mani- toulin Island. Winners of various lucky draws made during the course of the evening were: EImer Rowe, Ron Schroeder, Jake Schroeder, Joe Hoffman, Don O'Brien, Ferd Haberer, Earl Weido, Arnold Merner, Clare McBride, Bob Merner, Cherie Rau, Glenn Weido, Don Oke and Leroy Thiel. The agriculture committee of the Lions Club, under cahirman V. L. Becker, conducted the meeting. 0 Cat Healthy After Operation "Tim", a large tiger eat owned by Mrs. Pearl Passmore, Hensall, had a harrowing ex- perience recently but is now reported to be recovering nice- ly at his home. It all started when the pet showed a definite disinterest in his meals. As a result, he grew tired and listless. A visit to the South Huron Animal Hospital in Zurich re- vealed Tim was suffering from a set of badly infected tonsils. Veterinarians at the clinic rec- ommended the tonsils be re- moved. The surgery was successful. Modern antibiotics and ingeni- ous artificial feeding aids proved helpful to the ailing pussy cat. Tim also received a fringe benefit from his stay in hos- pital. With spring almost here, Tim has an edge on his male feline competition. His smile is gleaming white thanks to the tooth polishing efforts of the able doctors at the clinic. 0 Buy Easter Seals, Envelopes stuffed with a plea for funds for crippled children in Ontario have been mailed out from this area's headquart- ers in Zurich. The Zurich Lions Club request the support of everyone so the vital work of the Society can continue. This year the Easter Seal campaign in Ontario must raise $1,000,000 to guarantee the care and treatment of more than 16,000 crippled children in the provinee. Money will make available doctor s, therapists, nurses, teachers and volunteers to de- velop and conduct a program of rehabilitation. DHO Minister Announces Plans Hon. Charles S. MacNaugh- ton, minister of highways, On- tario, has designated Huron County road No. 4 for construc- tion as Development Road No. 759 and the first contract will be awarded at an early date. The portion of the designated road is 10 miles long, running from Crediton to Highway 81. Construction of the improved road will begin this year with a section to be graded. Fur- ther grading and gravelling will be done and then paving will follow. The road will have a 22 foot pavement with 8 -foot shoulders and will be constructed for a 60 -mile speed limit. Estimated cost will be in the neighbourhood of $1,000,000. 0 HENSALL UCW Unit 3 of UCW held its March meeting Monday evening with Mrs. Ron Mock opening with a poem, "Jesus Loves Me", fol- lowed by prayer. The theme of the devotional, "Take time in 1965", wag given by Mrs. Pearl Passmore, assist- ed by Mrs. Eric Mansfield. .An order bake sale was plan- ned and discussed to be held Saturday, May 8. Miss Mary Goodwin reviewed a chapter of the new study book "A meeting of Faith", concern- ing the Presbyterian Church in Trinidad. Mrs. Mock conducted a game and contest, and hostess Mrs. William Clement and her com- mittee served lunch. Gran Formergle 1161 If Grand Bend motorists are confused it is because confus- ion abounds on the resort's main street. Until about one month ago there was no parking problems in Grand Bend, at least as far as the drivers and businessmen were concerned. Then, parallel parking signs were erected. OPP Constable Ray Gilleno, acting on a by-law never before enforced, began the tedious task of "educating" motorists to form new habits when parking in Grand Bend. He reported people were co- operative and expressed pleas- ure that the change -over from angle to parallel parking was moving so smoothly. Businessmen on the village's main street didn't appreciate Huron Seed Fair Attracts Many H. E. McGill, Toronto, assis- tant Ontario livestock commis- sioner, urged farmers to keep an open mind and accept the results of scientific research when he spoke to agricultura- lists at the 18th annual Huron County Seed Fair in Clinton last week. He said farmers' refusal to do this had slowed down prog- ress in the agricultural indus- McGill said agricultural re- search must be made available and that farmers must •convince government and other agencies to finance it. He reviewed the increasing demand for farmers with busi- iess ability and farming know- how. He stressed the impor- tance of a sound program now that fewer farmers were indi- cated by the trend to larger farm enterprizes. Fertilizers and weed controls came under discussion when R. N. Alexander, Londesboro, president of the Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement As- sociation, said farmers have "undreamed of power at their fingertips". He cautioned farmers must be trained to use them chem- icals so that disastrous and dangerous mishaps could be avoided, Ralph Weber, RR 1, Dash- wood, was one of the panelists in .a discussion of dairy housing, chaired by assistant Huron County agricultural representa- tive, Don Pullen, Clinton. Other panelists included R. 3. Milne, agricultural engineering specialist, Oxford and Elgin counties; Harold Scott, Strat- ford; Harry Van Ness, St. Pauls and Norman Dow, Staffa. Stephen will Issue Debentures For New Township Central School Stephen Township council agreed Tuesday to issue deben- tures in the amount of $465,000 for the construction of a new central school in the township and an addition to the existing Grand Bend public school. Reeve Glenn Webb said the debentures will be issued upon consent of the Ontario Munici- pal Board. Plans call for an 11 -room township school with playroom and a new playroom for the resort village school. Archi- tects for the projects are from the firm of Riddle, Connor, Falls and Irwin, London. The board had been aiming for a September opening but indications now are that the building program will not be completed until January 1, 1966. Options have been taken on two sites in Stephen. A well drilling crew is at work on the property of Albert Gaiser on the Crediton road. If sufficient water to supply the needs of the large school is found there, construction will begin on the location as soon as possible. Representing the school board at the meeting were chairman Harold Fahner, secretary -treas- urer Wilmer Wein and trustee Ralph Weber. 0 OUR APOLOGIES During the past couple of months, hundreds of sub- scribers to this newspaper have renewed their subscrip- tions. Ordinarily, all labels would have been corrected by now, but due to an ex- tremely busy session at the printing plant in Zurich, this has not been done. So, if you have renewed your subscription and your label does not show your right expiry date, don't worry about it until next week. We hope to have all labels cor- rected in time for next week's edition. There are still some read- ers who essubscriptions have run out, and have not been. renewed. Early co-operation of these subscribers will be greatly appreciated. everts o the new regulations. They pre- vailed upon council to revert to angle parking so that as much as possible of the valu- able parking space could be utilized. Monday, March 15, little more than a month after the parallel parking signs went up, they were taken down and re- placed with notices that angle parking was now in effect. Monday evening, cars along the main thoroughfare were parked "hodge-podge" -- some perfectly parallel parked other accurately angled across. Constable Gilleno asked coun- cil Monday night if there were any special instructions with re- gard to "re-educating" Grand Bend motorists. Council advised Gilleno of their belief that drivers who exercised caution while enter- ing and leaving parking spaces should be "left alone" even though they were not parked without error. The friendly atitudes of coun- cil was shown again when the Constable was authorized to purchase courtesy parking tickets. Inscribed on the tickets will be something similar to this: "Welcome to Grand Bend. You have not complied with our parqing regulations but we are sure you will want to conform in the future," 0 Bank Manager Of Campbellford Posted to Zurich Raymond McKinnon has been appointed manager of the Bank of Montreal's Zurich branch. He succeeds John Bannister. who now becomes manager at the Little Current office. Born at Perth, Mr. McKinnon joined the B of M there in 1946 and later served in branches at Picton, Wales and Bobcaygeon. He was appointed accountant of a branch in Fort Erie in 19f.5 and, three years later, he movf-1 to Campbellford in the sane capacity. He leaves that peel. to assume his new duties he. - While at Campbellford, it` r . McKinnon was also secreta; v and president of the Lice .s Club; treasurer of the Insiitr7^ for the Blind and the Commie ity Centre: president of the Boy Scouts Association: trustee a7:3 chairman of the Red Cress Fe. ciety; and secretary of the t, Mary's PTA. Mr. Bannister, the departe manager, has been in charge the Zurich B of Al since 19' `i. He was also chairman of t:'' Easter Seal and the Health and Welfare Committee; of 1.1.e Club; past president o« 1:':• Chamber of Commerce: score tary-treasurer of the Minor Att • letie Association; chairman a the nominating committee a7-.1 a director, of the London Cr:r pled Children's Treat m e7. Centre. Ile was also treasurer of ;lie board of governors for P,,. Tweedsmuir Hall residence :. ; the blind in London, and wet first vice-president of the I -L • . on Advisory Board and r epi sentative for the Zurich Dstr, •a Institute for the Blind.