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Zurich Citizens News, 1965-11-18, Page 2PAGE TWO ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1965 Mail MEP aillt Time To Speak Out Nomination day for most area munici- palities will take place within the next couple of weeks, and to date the picture is very quiet. So far, in only one municipal- ity has an official made public his inten- tions for •the coming year, This is not a good situation. All pub- lic officials should make known their stand before the date of nomination arrives. If they intend to run for office again this year they should make it public now, so other interested persons night have a chance to consider the situation. No doubt there are many good men and women throughout this area of Huron County who are willing to run for office as reeves, councillors or school board mem- bers, but they are hesitant to come forward as long as the old officials are willing to carry on. We do not mean to belittle any present municipal officials in any way, but there is no doubt that a change here and there once in a while is a good thing. While on the subject of nomination meetings, we would like to see much better attendances at these affairs. Mostly there is only a handful of ratepayers in attend- ance, and this does not give a true picture of how the people feel about any certain official. If there is a good attendance, They The magazine salesman are around again. There's nothing new about that statement. One might more accurately say that they were still at it. Taxpayers have often asked for protection from the un- scrupulous magazine salesman. The only protection necessary for any householder who doesn't want to be taken in by the smooth talk, is to tell a salesman they don't want anything today and then firmly close the door. No one has to buy anything from anyone if he doesn't want to do so. We recently heard of an elderly lady who was pressured into signing a paper against her will, then being threatened with a lawsuit for failure to pay a large amount of money. This was done by two subscription salesmen supposedly repre- senting a reputable Canadian magazine. They even asked such personal questions as "how much money have you in the and everyone seems satisfied, we know that a present administration must be doing a satisfactory job. On the other hand, if a large crowd attends and fires plenty of questions at the officials, we know there is a certain amount of unrest among the rate- payers. For too many years there has been a general feeling that not too many people are interested in becoming involved in public office. This is true, to a great ex- tent, but it should not be so. There are many people in any •one municipality who are ideally suited for public office, and probably with a bit of persuasion they would consent to running, However, this takes a certain amount of planning and if the public were advised ahead of time of any certain vacancies there could be more thought put into the matter, As well, too many officials take the stand that if no one else wants the job they will stay in office. This is a ridicu- lous situation and means that we are not getting the best type of representation on councils or boards. If any person is dedi- cated to the position they hold, they should be willing to advise the public ahead of time if they wish to continue in their pres- ent capacity, or if they wish to retire, Never Stop house?" These smooth talking individuals, men and women, purchase a peddler's licence from the town office, which cannot be de- nied them if they are operating legally, and then they start a smooth speech about working their way through college or a competition or some other line. Finally they end up taking an order for subscrip- tions for magazines the householder will never read. If anyone knows what he wants to buy, he can get it down town, locally, at half the price, and know that he will be guaranteed satisfaction. Our only protec- tion against the unscrupulous, fly-by-night, door-to-door salesman is to refuse to start a conversation. Deal with someone you know personl ally. Deal with a reputable firm. If you are in doubt, seek the advice of a com- petent neighbor, friend or relative who knows what the score is.—(Nanton News) Consolidating Police Forces It may present some problems for members of municipal police forces in the province, but the announcement by R. Percy Milligan, chairman of the Ontario Police Commission, that such forces with fewer than 10 men on staff will be abol- ished would appear to be a move in the right direction. Mr. Milligan said at a meeting of the Association of Ontario Counties held in Hamilton that abolition will be started before the end of the year. With just two months left in the year, that means almost immediately. Policing of municipalities involved will be handled by the provincial police after the municipal forces have been disbanded. They will take over because the Commis- sion believes modern criminal operations and the increased activities of organized gangs warrant it. The small police forces in town and villages can no longer cope with the problem, according to Mr. Milligan. There is no reflection on the men who serve with small forces in what Mr. Milli- gan says. They are just not equipped to fight modern crime and inevitably turn to the provincial police for assistance because criminals in high-powered cars are long gone from the scene within minutes of a crime taking place. Town and village councils cannot provide the money required for the high-priced equipment needed to meet the demands being made on their forces .. . It will be good for the big toads in little puddles who have for too long made the policeman's work difficult and •his life miserable because they feel they are en- titled to different treatment under the law than other citizens .. . There was nothing in Mr. Milligan's announcement to indicate what will hap- pen to senior men on small forces who may not want to transfer to the provincial body and who are nearing retirement. Many such men have served their com- munities well and faithfully for many years and are deserving of every consideration. We assume provision will be made in the new plan to permit these officers to remain in their present positions until they reach retirement age. Anything else would be unfair.—(St. Thomas Times -Journal) Television Views by William Whiting Two weeks ago we dealt with the latest ratings, as compiled by a Canadian survey company. The U.S. Nielsen survey came across our desk the other day and it is interesting to see the difference. Of course, it's im- possible to compare the two, because the U.S. Nielsen survey does not include Canada. A Canadian Nielsen will be re- leased soon. The top ten shows in the United States are as follows: Bonanza, Andy Griffith Special, Gomer Pyle, Andy Griffith, Get Smart, Bewitched, Red Skelton, Lucy Show, Dick Van Dyke and Man Called Shenandoah, The Beverly Hillbillies show- ed up in 11th spot, followed by Gunsmoke, Green Acres, Ho- gan's Heroes, Man From Uncle, Ed Sullivan, Virginian, Daniel Boone, Thursday Night Movie and Lawrence Welk. From numbers 21 to 29, they showed up as follows: Munsters, F. Troop, My Three Sons, Flip- per, I Dream of Jeannie, Gilli- gan's Island, FBI, My Favorite Martian and Combat. The Fugitive, Hazel, Petticoat Junction and Wild Wild West were tied for the number 30 position. It's interesting to note that CBS has six of the top 10, with NBC and ABC having two each, Of the top 20 shows, CBS has 10, NBS 5 and ABC 3, Zurich Now. PRINTED BY SOUTH HURON PUBLISHERS LIMi'iit D, ZURICH HERB TURKHEIM,, Publisher J. E. HUNT, Plant Superintendent Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa and for payment of postage in cash. Member: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Member: Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association Member: Canadian Community Newspapers Representatives Subscripti9n Rates: $:3.00 per year in advance, in Canada; $4.00 in T7nited States wind and Foreign; single copies 7 cents. ��— _OF� 'YEARS GONE - BY 50 Years Ago NOVEMBER, 1915 Mr. Herb Desjardine returned a few days ago from his hunt- ing trip to Muskoka. He was fortunate in bagging a fine deer which he brought with him. Mr. G. Brock, of Hensall, who ac- companied him, also brought along a fine specimen. Mr. Henry Gillman has taken the local agency for the Max- well automobile. Men's coon coats are selling at special prices at J. Preeter's store. At a congregational meeting of the members •of the Luther- an Church held last Sunday, after the morning services, it was decided to extend a call to Rev. Mr. Hanson, now preach- ing at Conestoga. Rev. Hanson preached here several weeks ago and made a very favourable impression. Dr. E. S. Hardie, dentist, will be at the Dominion House, Zur- ich, on Wednesday and Wednes- day of the following week. 40 Years Ago NOVEMBER, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Stade and Mr. and Mrs. L. Kraft were Sunday visitors at Dashwood. C. Fritz and Son have dis- posed of their field of celery, shipping same to London, this past week. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Smith were visitors at Milverton for a few days last week. The hunters that were at Camalache last week, returned on Wednesday evening, with 13 fine big fellows to their credit. Mrs. William Bassow and son Harry, and daughter, Edith, spent Saturday at London. Mr. Garnet Walper, who left Zurich a few weeks ago, has secured a good position with the CPR at Toronto. Lee O'Brien, Theo and Ferd Haberer, Lawrence Rau, George Deichert, Gideon Koehler and Harry Weber are spending a week in the Pinery, hunting. 25 Years Ago NOVEMBER, 1940 The many friends of Mrs. Yungblut are pleased to see her enjoying usual health, after an attack of tonsilitis. Miss Beatrice Manson, Mrs. Edmund Erb and son Roy and Mr. Clarence Brenner were re- cently at Baden, Kitchener and Toronto. Mrs. Mary Manson returned with them after spend- ing a week at Toronto. W. H. Hoffman and Son have recently purchased a modern funeral coach, which they will use in their undertaking busi- ness. The vehicle will also be used for ambulance work. 15 Years Ago NOVEMBER, 1950 Mr. and Mrs. Ward Fritz and daughter Mary Lou were week- end visitors in Tloronto with Mr. and Mrs. Russel Preeter. Mr. Emerson Gabel and daughter Ethel motored to Kit- chener to visit relatives and friends there. Mr. Gabel is spending some time with his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Deichert, Toronto. Miss Anita Datars, who is now teaching in Kitchener, vis- ited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Datars. Mrs. Talbot, of near Bruce - field, was a week -end visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Menno Steckle, of the Bronson Line. 10 Years Ago NOVEMBER, 1955 Mr. and Mrs. Roy Oliver, of St. Marys, were Sunday callers with Miss Inez Yungblut, of Zurich. Mrs. Mary Ravelle spent the week at the hone of her broth- er, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Gascho. Miss Joyce Fischer has taken a position at the Zurich branch of the Bank of Montreal. We wish her every success. Mr. William O'Brien, of Ni- agara Falls, was a week -end visitor with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy O'Brien. Area Delegates Meet at Ontario Hospital to Plan More Activities Representatives of several and third Tuesdays of each areas of Huron County met at the Ontario Hospital, Goderich, •on Wednesday, November 10. The purposes of the meeting were to acquaint those present with the program presently be- ing conducted by volunteers, and to better co-ordinate the activities of the many groups who are contributing to the pleasures of the patients at the hospital, J. W. Coulter, Goderich, act- ed as chairman of the meeting and called on Dr. J. A. Hagan, superintendent of the hospital, who spoke to the group and stressed the need of volunteer participation in mental hos- pitals. This participation would contribute to the general un- derstanding of mental illness and the position of the hospital in our community. Mrs. G. W. Ferguson, occu- pational therapist, outlined a program of activities carried out by volunteers in the wards, library, canteen and occupa- tional therapy room. The volunteer co-ordinator at the hospital, Mrs. Raymand Red- mond, described the regular scheduling of group visits for each afternoon. For the first PLUMBING *nd ZIEATZNG' month, Mrs. Makins, of Bay- field has organized ward activ- ities. Clinton ladies are res- ponsible for the program on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Seaforth groups visit on the first and third Thursdays, as do groups from Wingham on the second and fourth Thurs- days. Individual volunteers from Goderich participate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri- days. Groups from many parts of the county are assisting with entertainment, patients' birth- day parties, picnics, drive -outs, concerts, bingos, dances and shopping tours. Areas represented at the meeting were: Seaforth, Mrs. Ross Savauge and Miss Mar- garet Grieve; Lucknow, Mrs. Oliver McCharles and Mrs. Wil- fred Hacket__ St. Helens, Mrs. Carrick; Dashwood, Mrs. Carl Oestreicher; Exeter, Mrs. M. C. Fletcher; Hensall, Mrs. Walter Spencer; Goderich, . Miss Esther Hume and Mrs. L. H. Diggon, Mrs. Robert Homuth has agreed to represent the Clinton area. Persons willing to act as rep- resentatives for the Wingham, Brussels -Walton, or Wroxeter- Gorrie-Fordwich areas, should contact Mrs. Redmond at the hospital. Count on Us to Do Things Right! Our skilled, experienced men take pride in their expert work- manship. When they do a job, you KNOW it's right! PLUMBING 0 HEATING 0 ELECTRICAL WORK FOR EXPERT REPAIRS OR NEW INSTALLATIONS Call TIEMAN'S HARDWARE FURNITURE – - COAL --- CEMENT PHONE 8 -- DASHWOOD Federation President Reviews Some Of Problems Facing Farmers Today In his presidential address to are of the utmost importance. the 29th annual convention of He suggested the delegates the Ontario Federation of Agri- culture, Charles Huffman drew attention to the important role played by farmers in today's economy. He pointed out that farmers are not only producers of food and fibre, but they are the largest single group of con- sumers as well. "For this rea- son," stated Mr. Huffman, "the economic welfare of the farm community should be the vital concern of every single person in the rest of society." Mr. Huffman drew a compari- son between the annual conven- tion of his organization and an annual meeting of shareholders in a company. He emphasized the fact there was a very funda- mental difference. In the lat- ter case, the financial statement is the all-important thing while in the case of the farm organ- day, we have poverty in the midst of plenty. Today, we have prosperous farmers, and farmers facing bankruptcy. He predicted that, unless the pros- perous farmer of today is pre- pared to make even more radi- cal changes in his operations, he is likely to find himself in serious trouble in the future. should keep this foremost in their mi n d s when discussing the future of the agricultural industry. "Let us remember the little as well as the big in- dustry," stated Mr. Huffman. "We will have to think of both, but we cannot afford to over- look people—they are the most important and these are trying times for many in agriculture." He stated that, while the fu- ture of the agricultural indus- try appeared secure, the future of a great many individual farmers was unreassuring and insecure. Mr. Huffman pointed out there was a vast difference be- tween today's conditions and those of 1936 when the Federa- tion was formed. In those days, everybody was poor, but, to- ization, the delegates are con- cerned with policy. In the case of •a commercial organization, the policy of the company is determined by the board of di- rectors, not by the sharehold- ers. In the case of the farm organization, the board of di- rectors does not establish pol- icy. It simply carries out the policies decided upon by the delegates in annual convention or at members' meetings held throughout the year. 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