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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1965-04-15, Page 1Ne I5—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS da,111 ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1965 7 CENTS PER COPY Close To 500 Enjoy Sauerkraut At Zurich Supper Close to 500 people were fed with spareribs and sauerkraut last Wednesday night in the Z u r it h Community Centre, when the Chamber of Com- merce staged their annual "Sauerkraut" supper. Visitors attended the event from Lon- don, Stratford and Sarnia areas. About 250 pounds of spare- ribs were devoured by the hun- gry crowd, along with 150 pounds of sauerkraut. There was also 200 pounds of mashed potatoes eaten. Members of the organization also brought along about 110 pies, which were cleaned up as well. Profits ' from the supper a m o u n t e d. to •approximately $200, which will be used to fur- ther the work of the organiza- tion in the community. An added feature at the sup- per was a bean guessing con- test, which was won by Mrs. Lloyd Klopp. The proceeds of the contest, about $30, has been donated •to the Bluewater Rest Home. 0 Musical program Presented "y Sch e! Children An outstanding program of music was presented last Fri- day night in the Zurich Com- munity Centre by the pupils of the Hay Township Area school, Zurich, under the supervision of music supervisor Lawrence Wein. Each room in the school per- formed at least three numbers, while the entire school sang in unison for six delightful songs. Added to the fine program was a solo number by Elaine HELP CRIPPLED CHILDREN—Members of the Zurich Girl Guides and Majorettes last Saturday held a successful baking sale in the Town Hall, with all proceeds divided between the Easter Seal crippled children fund and tht Zurich artificial ice fund. The girls realized about $55 from their efforts. Front row, left to right, are Gwen Clausius, Tanya Parkins, Linda Webb, Joanne Thiel; back row, left to right, Donna chilbe, Jane Waters' and Emily Waters. Westlake, "Over the Rainbow", and a special show of gymnas- tics by the boys in the senior room. The Community Centre was filled to capacity for the event. Principal of the Zurich school is Donald O'Brien, while staff members are Mrs. Audrey Ha- berer, Mrs. Margaret Deichert, Mrs. H. Neeb, Mrs. Phyllis Dei - chert, Mrs. Earl Horner and Charles McQuillin. Married 50 Years Ago A family dinner at the Do- minion Hotel, Zurich, Saturday, April 10, marked the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Noakes, of Hen- sall, with members of the fam- ily attending from California, Toronto, Chatham, Hamilton, London and Hensall. The couple .were presented with lovely gifts and a purse of money from their family, with the presentation by their son Leonard, who spoke briefly. They also received a framed certificate from the secretary of the Province of Ontario, con- gratulatory messages from Premier Roberts; Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, minister of high- ways and others. Their wedding of 50 years ago was solemnized by the late Very Rev. Archdeacon W. J. Doherty at his home in Hensall and the attendants were the late Mrs. Doherty and the late G. C. Petty. Mrs, Noakes, the former Nay Township Council Asks Zurich For Adequate Water Supply at School The council of the Township of Hay has requested the vil- lage of Zurich to arrange for an adequate supply of water for the new school which is to be built in the village. They have also requested that a suit- able fire hydrant be installed at a location near the school, for the sake of fire protection. (An editorial in Iast week's issue of the Citizens News sug- gested that the Zurich council should be concerned about ade- quate water mains and hydrants throughout the village before they construct a new fire hall.) Clerk H. W. Brokenshire was instructed to write a letter to the village council advising them of the township request. Tenders are being called by Annie Richardson, was born in England, coming to Canada as a young girl. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Richardson, who settled in Kippen and later in Hensall. Mr. Noakes, also a native of England, came to Hensall from Goderich Township. Residents of Hensall for over 30 years, they vividly recall their wed- ding day with snow and plenty of mud, as mud roads were much in evidence those days, with a horse and buggy as their means of transportation for their wedding trip. Their family consist of three sons: Leonard, }Iensall; Lloyd, London; Kenneth, Hamilton; two daughters, (Frances) Mrs. Leatan Siemon, California; (Hel- en) Mrs. Earl McKellar, Chat- ham; 26 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr, and Mrs. Noakes were at home to their neighbors and friends on Monday, April 12. the Hay council for the issuing of debentures in the amount of $195,000, to cover the costs of new additions at the Hensall and Zurich schools, belonging to the Hay Township School Area. Letters have been sent to various bonding companies advising them of the tender call. All tenders will have to be in the hands of the clerk - treasurer by April 17. Clerk Brokenshire was also instructed to write three con- tractors in regards to prices on supplying calcium chloride for the township roads this sum- mer. The work is to be com- pleted during June. Council also approved of the road superintendent attending a special school in Guelph on May 10, 11 and 12. Campaign Committee Hears Details of Bluewater Rest Home Orga fiization A preliminary meeting of the newly -appointed campaign com- mittee for Bluewater Rest Home was held on Monday night, when plans for raising funds were discussed at some length. The five incorporating direc- tors, Dr. C. J. Wallace, Gerald Gingerich, Charles Burgess, Keith W e s t a 1 k e and Ervin Gingerich, acted as a panel •to explain procedures to be. fol- lowed. Dr. Wallace explained to the gathering that while the five incorporating directors were named only as a means of start- ing the project, there would be a 12 -person board of directors to supervise the operation of the home after its completion, He also explained that plans for the home materialized so fast that the directors had no chance to explain to the gen- eral public what was taking place. Plans are underway for a canvass of the entire area for funds. Every person giving $100 or more to the home will become a life member of the association. Appointed members of the campaign committee are: H. W. Brokenshire, Wayne Horne r, Cleve Gingerich, Gordon Erb, John Robinson, Charles Rau, Lloyd O'Brien, Leroy Thiel, Zur- ich reeve Milton Oesch, Ifay reeve John Corbett and Herb Turkheitn. Associate lady members of the committee are: Mrs. Victor t innin, Mrs. Newell Geiger, Mrs. Curtis Gingerich, Mrs. Stanley Gingerich, Mrs. Anson. McKinley, Mrs. Morris Durand, Mrs. Len Prang and Mrs, W. B. Coxon. Another meeting of the cam- paign committee will be held. this coming Monday to further ways and means of raising money for the project. 0 Zurich Council Holds iswussion On Ne Fire Hall Guide Banquet The Zurich Girl Guides last week held a mother and daugh- ter banquet at the Dominion Hotel, to celebrate a two -fold presentation. Mrs. T h o ma s Lavender, of Hensall, Guide commissioner for the area, pre- sented Tenderfoot pins to Mi- chelle and Melissa , Gelinas, Emily Waters, Donna Schilbe and Carolyn Thiel. Second class badges were awarded to JoAnn Thiel, Linda Stade, Elaine Westlake, Gwen Clausius, Carol Gascho, Shirley Thiel and Tanya Parkins. Leaders of the Zurich Girl Guides are Captain Carol Deitz and Lieutenant Marg Thiel The council of the village of Zurich, at their regular meet- ing last Wednesday night, de- cided they would contact archi- tect Ted Haggerty regarding the tender they have received for the construction of the new fire hall. They felt they should dis- cuss the building further with the architect before they award the contract, Council approved daylight sav- ing time to come into effect in Zurich on April 25, at 12:01 a.m. In other business at the meet- ing a grant of $10 was approved for the Huron County Historical Society, and another grant of $15 was approved for the South Huron Agricultural Society. A building permit was issued for Percy Bedard, for erection of a new home in the village. Accounts totalling $1,710.46 was passed for payment. Huron County Abbatoir Operators Organize For Hew Regulations The second meeting of the Huron County Abattoir Opera- tors' Association was held at the agricultural board room in Clinton, March 30. Thirteen owners were present or repre- sented. Officers of the Operators' Association are: president, Ron Merner, of Dashwood, and sec- retary -treasurer, Albert Dei - chert, of Zurich. Interest in the Meat Inspec- tion Act (Ontario) prompted lively and interesting discus- I sion. The act and regulations were explained by Dr. K. A. McDermid, director. regulatory division, Ontario Department of Agriculture, and of the vet- erinary services branch. His department will take over the supervision of slaughtering plants, except those under fed- eral inspection, and the plants engaged solely in slaughtering animals exempted from the act and regulations. The Huron County abattoirs have been under the supervis- ion of the health unit since its inception in 1949. Because of St. Boniface CWL Elects Officers The regular monthly meeting of St. Boniface Catholic Wom- en's League met at the home of Mrs. Edwin Regier, on April 13. The roll call was well an- swered by the paying of dues. as this meeting was the closing; of the year. The slate of officers were re- elected, being: president, Mrs. Lerina Rose; secretary, Mrs. Louis Farwell; treasurer, Mrs. Theresa Stark. It was decided to send two delegates to the convention, this year being held in Chatham. The door prize was made and won by Mrs. Theresa Stark, fol- lowed by the draw for the quilt. won by Miss Mary Shea, Lon- don. The president spoke brief- ly, followed by a few games of cards. the requirements enforced and the progressiveness of the oper- ators, it is expected that mini- mum of change in facilities and practices will be necessary. The Goderich abattoir has been under the veterinary meat inspection since 1948. This has been provided by the town cof- fers and National Health grants. The 'butchers express opti- mism in that the public would place the same conf;dence in provincial lay and veterinary meat inspection as they have held for federal and local meat inspection. The acceptance of the Ontario Approved Inspec- i tion Legend by the public will open up new markets for some of the operators. 0 Huron County Crop Report by D. H. 3liles Agricultural Representative for Huron County The week -end rain and warm- er temperatures have greened - up the grass a little. Farmers are busy tuning up machinery, ordering seed sup- plies and getting coarse grains cleaned and treated. Most livestock men will have a surplus of roughage, but much of it might still be needed if temperatures remain below normal for any length r,f time. 0 i ins T Conduct Cancer Campaign Members of the Zurich Lions Club will canvass the village of Zurich next Monday night for the Huron Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. The canvass will cemmence at about 8 p.m.. and all citizens are urged to he ready when the canvasser calls at their door. Funds are urgently needed to carry on the research work being done by the Cancer So- ciety, and your contributions will greatly assist. ::,ee. SCHOOL t'ROGel iiI --- A highlight of the program presented at the Zurich Com- munity Centre last Friday night by pupils of the Clay Township School Area, Zurich, was a stint of gyynnasties by the boys of the senior room. In this photo the boys are shoeing how to build a successful p; ramid without having anyone topple over. You figure out who they all are.