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Zurich Citizens News, 1965-07-22, Page 1sesisteeeeeseessee No. 29—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONT.RtO, THURSDAY, JULY 2Z 1965 7 CENTS PER COPY ATTEND ANNUAL MEETING — An enthusiastic group of supporters attended the meeting of the Huron Progressive Conservative Association in the Legion Hall, Clinton, on Monday night, when a new Huron organization for provincial purposes came into being. Shown here, left to right are Glenn Webb, warden of Huron County; Elston Cardiff, Huron MP (Federal); Hon. C. S. MaeNaughton, Min- ister of Highways for Ontario and Huron MLA; Doug Free- man, Clinton, newly -elected president of the provincial organ- ization; Hon. Arthur A. Wishart, attorney -general for the Province of Ontario, and Elgin McKinley, Zurich, who pre- sented the slate of officers for the new organization. Headed by Clinton Man HENSALL'S NEWEST INDUSTRY—Two Zurich area Then have established the newest industry in the village of Hensall, with the purchase of the former Gates Sawmill. Jim Dalton, left, and Oharlie Burgess, right, :have set up what will be known as the Dal -Bur Lumber, and are shown here in front of the large circular saw which is back in action after a couple of years silence. The new firm plans on retailing and wholesaling rough lumber, as well as doing custom sawing of logs. At the present time there are about eight men working at the mill. Huron PCs Form Association For Provincial Riding Purposes A new Progressive Conserv- ative Association, to serve the provincial riding of Huron, came into being at a meeting in the Clinton Legion Hall •on Monday night. Previously one organization served both the federal and provincial ridings, but due to expected changes in the federal riding, party offic- ials felt it wise to form two sep- arate groups. Elect Officials President of the new provin- cial organization is Douglas Freeman. Clinton, while vice- presidents are Harvey Coleman. Zurich, James Hayter, Dash- wood, Mrs. Mae Mooney, God- erich, and Andy Dunlop, Sea - forth. Directors of the group are Edwin Miller. Exeter, Glenn Webb, Dashwood, Arthur Bolt- on, Seaforth, Frank Falconer, Clinton, and Anson McKinley, Zurich. Executive members are Frank Walkom, Goderich. Verne Pincomb, Exeter. Valen- tine Becker, Dashwood. Gordon Orr, Goderich, and Joe Allaire. Bayfield. Honary presidents of the new organization are Elston Card- iff, M. P., Hon. C. S. MaeNaugh- ton, M.L..A., and Elmer D. Bell, QC., president of the On- tario Progressive Conservative Merner Reunion Held At Seaforth The 13th annual Merner re- union was held Sunday at the Lions Park, Seaforth. Swim- ming was enjoyed by the chil- dren, anda softball game by the young people was a high- light of the afternoon. About 100 sat down to a de- licious picnic supper, after which election of officers was held, conducted by president Roy Brock. The 1966 officers ere: presi- dent, Hubert Schilbe, Zurich; first vviee-president, Ron Stuck- her tuck- har d t, Kitchener; secretary - treasurer, Mrs. Byran Kyle, Hensall. Those attending came from Bayfield, Exeter, Dashwood, Kitchener, Zurich, Detroit, Clin- ton, Elora, Mitchell, London and Windsor. Next year's reunion will again be teid at the Seaforth Park. 0 Heads for Alaska Charlie McQuillin left Satur- day for about a month's vacation which will take him to Alaska. He plans to motor to Prince Rupert, B.C., leave his car there and take a boat trip up the coast to Skagway, Alaska. While there he will take the train over the White Pass. He will return viathe same route, Charlie has vacationed in the north before but not in the area he plans to visit this year. He will make the trip alone. Mr. McQuilln7 teaches in Zur- ich but spends his week -ends on the farm near St. Helens with his .sister Beatrice and be other William, Hensall and Zurich Take No Action On OWRC Suggestion For Sewage System No action has been taken by either the village of Hensall or Zurich in connection with a recommendation from the On- tario Water Resources Commis- sion that officials hire consult- ing engineers to prepare a re- port on the installation of mu- nicipal sewage works. The council of Hensall were read the letter at their last council meeting, and to date have done nothing further on the matter. Zurich council instructed their solicitors, Bell & Laugh- ton, to advise the Water Re- sources Commission that the village is not in a financial pos- ition to undertake such a pro- ject at the present time. The report from the Water Resources Commission stated that the villages are "major sources of pollution by domes- tic and industrial wastes". These wastes are being dis- charged directly into the storm sewer systems of the municipal- ities, and reaching provincial Exeter Dentist and Unidentified Youth Save Girl From Drowning An unidentified h e r o, a grounded sailboat and a collis- ion were all part of a rescue at Grand Bend Sunday. Carol Scholtzhauer, 18, of Stratford, was spotted by pier master Leonard Rau, struggling at the mouth of the harbor after high waves and the undertow swept her out into the lake. Mr. Rau asked Dr. Harvey Cowan to go to her aid. While Dr. Cowan was man- oeuvering his sailboat, with five people aboard, through the four to five footwaves. an un- identified Exeter youth dived into the water and swam to- wards the girl, When Dr, Cowan reached the scene, the boy said he was ex- hausted. They then held onto a life ring, while the boat was sailed to shore and run. aground. Carol was taken to South Huron Hospital, Exeter, for sev- eral hours observation and then released. The youth walked away be- fore his identity could be learn ed. Meanwhile, attempts were be- ing made to free the grounded Cowan boat. An unidentified person in a small motorboat was trying to free the sailboat and having difficulties because of the rough water. A cabin cruiser then arrived to assist. The motor- boat struck the cruiser, putting a small hole in it. The operator of the cabin cruiser is also unidentified. waterways, the report adds. The report also warned that careful operation of Zurich's dump grounds is necessary to insure that contamination of a nearby creek is avoided. Zur- ich dump is located a mile and a quarter south and three- quarters of a mile west of the village, just above 'a •small creek which eventually leads into• Lake Huron. The municipal and private water supply systems in the two villages and the Township of Hay, in which they are located, are "generally satisfactory", the survey found. -----o Holiday Closing MaeNaughton pledged his sup- will be no more than the cost etf constructing one mile of elevated expressway in the To- ronto area. House Procedure Mr. Wishart spoke at some length on the subject, "How legislation is processed in gov- ernment". The attorney -gen- eral explained bow nearly all legislation is turned over for review and study to the at- torney -general's department. He also told the group how all bills must come before the cabinet and then the caucus of the party, before they are final- ly presented in the house. Mr. Wishart explained the "Ontario Law Reform Commis- sion", which is at present study- ing the laws of the country. He predicted there would be some far - reaching proposals come out of this report. Appreciated Help In describing the riding he represent in the 'legislature, Mr, Wishart revealed heisms: cover an area of 300 minas in length and 120 miles in nidth. He added that the greatest as- sistance he received in+st election campaign was front the Ho::. C. S MacXaugh .,n, -Everyone in the Nidi,,, was interested in hearing from the Assocation. Secretary is Mrs. D e p a r t m c,t Highways :an whn decides tilent F. G. Thompson. Clinton, and throughout Hu r on C o u r Aew roads." he :tt c d. I . treasurer is Earl McSpaddend which indicates r:z< .A:.tg .s eluding, he pointed o :t that Seaforth. A full executive shall) receiving its share of attention. there has been a ;treat int• ease include the chairman of each Mr. MaeNaughton also eIealt in wealth in northern Ontario municipality. (briefly with the plans to estab- sin. = better - ::x=. -e Chairman of the meeting on lish a commuter railway service been built. Greetings to the rn e e ' i n were brought from the t eeen of Clinton by Mayor Don Sy:u ns, and from the Ceunty Tieeen from Warden Glenn Wei; Veteran Huron Paraamentarian port to the group. He also pointed out that he feels the new federal riding will be bet- ter after the re -distribution. Heavy Session Mr. MaeNaughton reviewed the 'highlights of the past ses- sion of the legislature. remark- ing that it was the longest one since 1922. The house sat for 98 days, and 175 bills became statutes of the Province of On- tario. The minister also explained changes to the Workmen's Compensation Act to include farmers: amendments to the Expropriation Ace; the new medical health insurance plan: changes in liquor laws, and the agreement to provide free text books to students in grades 11 and 12. Progress in Huron Mr. MaeNaughton revealed that work on Highway 4 north of Exeter. to Clinton, will be- gin next year. He added that when this stertch of road is completed No. 4 will be a first class modernized highway. The minister also pointed cut that there would be changes made at the intersection of Highways 84 and 4. at Hensall. 1 -le re- viewed other projects of the Monday night was John Durnin, president of the Huron Assoc- iation for the past several years. Mr. Durnin explained to the meeting the purpose of organ- izing the new group. pointing out that after re -distribution the federal riding will be much larger than the provincial rid- ing. The election of the new slate was conducted by Elmer DI Bell, Q.C., and a nominating committee report was present- ed by Elgin J. McKinley, Zurich, Minsters Speak Speakers at the meeting were the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, Minister of Highways and Hur- on M.L.A., and the Hon. Arthur A. Wishart, Attorney -General of Ontario, and Sault Ste. Marie MLA. In expressing his congratula- tions to the new executive, Mr. The office and plant of South Huron Publishers Limited, in Zurich, will be closed for an- nual vacation from Thursday night, July 29, until Monday morning, August 9. Next week's edition of the Citizens News will be the last published until Thursday, Au- gust 9. All advertisers, or anyone else requiring notices in the next two weeks, should be sure to have them in the news office in plenty of time for next week's issue. Printing customers, who may have rush jobs which require completion before August 9, should contact the Zurich office immediately, for arrangements. Following next week's Issue, the next edition will be in the mails on Thursday, August 12. Obituary Mrs. Elizzie Hey along the shoreline in the To- ronto area. He referred to this plan as a measure of economy; explaining that the total cost of 48 rail ears and locomotives Honored For 25 Years of Service A highlight of the Huron Progressive Conservative Asso- ciation meeting in Clinton on Monday night was a special tribute paid to Elston Cardiff. MP for Huron. Mr. Cardiff has completed 25 years service as a member of the federal gov- ernment for the riding. James Hayter, deputy -reeve of Stephen Township, read a presentation address to Mr. Cardiff, and on behalf of the organization, Tom Webster pre- sented him with a silver tray. At the same time, Mrs. Cardiff was presented with a corsage by Mrs. Mae Mooney, of Goder- ich. In addressing the gathering, Mr. Cardiff spoke briefly on the plans for re -distribution, adding that he felt the changes A prominent resident of Zur- ich for many years, Mrs. Elizzie Hey passed away in Parkwood Hospital, London, on Monday, July 19. She was in her 82nd year. Born in Hay Township on November 15, 1883, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stelck. Sixty-four years ago, in 1889, she married John Hey, who pre -deceased her some 25 years ago. Following their marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Hey farmed on the Goshen Line, in Hay Township, before moving to Z,urich. Mrs. Hey took up residence at Park - wood several years ago. While a resident of Zurich Mrs. Hey was a faithful mein- ber of the Evangelical UB Church, and also an active member of the Zurich Women's Institute. Surviving are one daughter. Margaret Mary Hooper. Lon- don; three sons, Lloyd.' Credi- ton; Milton, Royal Oak, Michi- gan, and Austin. Detroit, Michi- gan; one brother, Ed Steck, Huronview, Clinton; one sister. Miss Margaret Stelck, Long Beach, California. There are also two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The body is resting at the Westlake funeral home, Zurich, until this afternoon (Thursday), where funeral service will take place at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be made in the EU13 Bron- son Line Cemetery. Rev. M. Shatto will, officiate. in Huron riding would have little effect on an cle:tion. "We've got to be on our toes at all times if we want to hold Huron federaIly." the member told the meeting. "They've changed this riding so often I don't think it matters at ail any more." Mr. Cardiff also had a :.orcl to say about the abolition of county councils, strongly oppos- ing the idea. "No elected body is more important than the county council," he said. "Coun- ty councillors are the hest group of men I have ever dealt with." The Huron member also hacl a special word to say 'about his wife. "Without a good woman a man will get nowhere today," he concluded. TARGE MOTH --- Probably the largest moth ever to be captured in these pants was found last week at Centralia RCAF Station, by Fred Beer of Hensall. Shown hero are .two grandchildren of Mr. Beer, Mae and Cant McArthur. of Rivers Camp, Manitoba as they show the wide wingspread of the bug. From tip to tip measured a full six inches. The moth was defined as a Cecropia Moth, known to be the King of Moths, and the largest in existence, People are reported to quite often mistake the Cecropia for a bat.