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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1966-02-03, Page 2PAGE TWO ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1946 editatual Castsgeott NW III MP Era Ended -- But Not Forgotten When Earl R. Guenther retired last Monday as postmaster at Dashwood, an era ended. Although all postal customers in the area may not have realized it, mail delivery since 1900 around Dashwood has been the responsibility of someone by the Guenther name. Although we are unable to personally vouch for the type of postal service of- fered by previous postmasters named Guen- ther, we would assume it was excellent ... if the performance for the past 43 years of Earl R. Guenther is any guide. Most people came to know Mr. Guen- ther as "the man with the watch". The huge pocket timepiece toted by "E.R." was a blessing to those anxious to pick up their mail on schedule and a bother an occasion to those attempting to post a letter a minute or two late. Punctuality was not Mr. Guenther's only strong point. Efficiency was another attribute for which customers were grate- ful. Honesty was one more. Fortunately for persons in and around Dashwood, Mr. Guenther did not retire as a public servant without first passing on some of his valuable experience and knowl- edge to his assistant, Mrs. Donna Reste- mayer, new postmaster. While Dashwood will certainly regret the loss of Postmaster Earl R. Guenther, it will confidently welcome Postmaster Donna Restemayer. New Outlook For County Council Two reports out of huron County council last month sent to us by W. E. Elliott inspired in us a little more confi- dence as the functioning of this particular legislative body. We do not wish to imply that confi- dence was lacking --only that it has been strengthened. First, it was good to know that at least one county councillor has questioned the procedure employed to elect a warden. Reeve Duff Thompson, of Clinton, has sug- gested that ballots be used for voting in this one instance. Thompson implied that a secret ballot would permit a councillor to cast his ballot for the candidate he deemed most worthy rather than the one to whom he felt most obligated. We think it is time this matter was brought forth for consideration. County residents have long wondered about the amount of pressure exerted on members of council by other members . . , and just how much of it has an effect on the de- cision of council. Secondly, we were pleased to note that county councillors feel they are ca- pable to pass good, sound legislation for Huron. Self-confidence is necessary if we are to retain county government as it was meant to be. It seems evident that members are aware they must produce if they are to prove their worth to higher levels of govern- ment. They seem to know that positive action and the intelligent performance of a difficult task is their salvation . and ours. A Little Disappointing Persons in Bayfield and West Stanley, who have been striving so diligently for additional public school facilities in Bay- field, were dealt another blow when the Huron County Public School Consultative Committee decided against parts of Stan- ley, with the ratepayers' approval, joining Bayfield village for school purposes The committee has decided that, "ac- cording to Section 40(5), of the Public Schools Act, Bayfield must be a part of the adjoining township, Stanley, for school purposes". No doubt those in Bayfield and West Stanley opposed to the central school planned for the Brucefield area, are won- dering just what they must do to be heard. Just about everything that could be tried, was tried ... and this determined group may yet have a few angles up their organ- ized sleeve. Bystanders, whether or not they are in agreement with the "Save Our School" aims, are unanimous in their admiration for the members of the group. Somehow that organization's fight for what it be- lieves to be right is looked upon as some sort of measure of the worth of public opinion. As things stand now, we all feel a little like the youngster who has just dis- covered there is no Santa Caus. It Stole the Show At least one bonus was earned by the farmers of Huron County at their recent meetings in the area regarding the con- troversy of storage facilities for beans. While these gentlemen were earnestly dis- cussing the pros and cons of the issue, their public image rose by at least one hundred per cent. Word has gotten around that the gatherings were model examples of how meetings should be run. Non -rural resi- dents suffered a blow to their egos when it was apparent that this rather "seedy" bunch of businessmen could put them to shame when it came to parliamentary pro- cedure and meeting protocol. Of course, we knew it all the time. Today's farmer is a new breed. Edu- cated, efficient and totally self-reliant, he is an agriculturalist, a specialist in his chosen work. He is commanding the re- spect of people everywhere . .. and it is about time. Big Deeds With Small Words Sports promoters, meaning people who are in the business of getting money for themselves by promoting professional sports, are a class of people who often look like show-offs. Professional athletes, as a class, are usualy quiet and diffident people, who let their deeds speak for them. We do not usually get the same impression of the people who hire and fire the athletes. We think we should call attention to a small story which slipped by in the news. to receive no headlines, and only scant mention in a few sports pages. Mr. Frank Selke is the general man- ager of the Montreal Canadiens in the Na- tional Hockey League. His jaw does not flap as readily or as loosely as those of some other people in the same line of business, He speaks less, and more quiet- ly, and attracts less attention to himself. A testimonial dinner was held in Mont- real, at which he was the guest of honor. As a mark of recognition for his services to hockey as a sport, some of his friends raised $6,000, which was presented to him in cheque form as a gift. Mr. Selke asked if it could be arranged that he should keep the actual piece of paper, the cheque for $6,000, so he could have it framed; he asked that the money be divided equally between a Protestant charity and a Jewish charity. Some of his friends, knowing that Mr. Selke is a Roman Catholic, were a little bit surprised, and asked him just how he arrived at his idea of a 50-50 division between Protestants and Jews, of the gift meant for him. "I'll take care of the Catholics," he said, Since then, a cheque for $3,000 has gone to summer camp operated. by B'nai Brith for underprivileged children. A cheque for $3,000 has gone to a Protestant hospital for children. Mr Selke has made his own arrangements to dip in his own pocket for $3,000 for a Catholic charity. This story seems to us to be worth about 473 profound sermons on the theo- logical implications of ecumenism.—Strat- ford Beacon -Herald, Zurich N.w. PRINTED 13Y SOUTH HURON PTJI3LISI#ERS LIMITED, 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 Subscriptiln Rates: $3.00 per year in advance, in Canada; $4.00 in United States and and Foreign; single copies 7 cents, A new symbol (upper left) and a start on construction of North America's largest nuclear -electric power station at Pickering (lower left) east of Toronto were among the highlights of 1965 for Ontario hydro. Fuelling machines (lower right) are the last major pieces of equipment to be installed at the Douglas Point nuclear power station, which is scheduled for service in 1966. Three hydro -electric developments were underway during the year, including Mountain Chute on the Madawaska River in Eastern Ontario where a small diesel railway is used to haul concrete from the mixing plant to the dam site (middle right). Bare hand, live -line maintenance, a technique which permits power to continue flowing while linemen are working, was demonstrated for Canadian and American utility repre- sentatives on Hydro's Extra High Voltage line (upper right), which brings power to Southern Ontario from new hydro -electric plants on the James Bay watershed. — ONTARIO HYDRO PHOTOS i _OF- 1 50 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1916 Misses Celia Hess and Verde Fuss are visiting relatives in Salford, near Goderich. Mr. Louis Weber, of town, underwent a successful opera- tion for hernia at a London hosptal this past week. Mr. Thos. Davidson, son of William Davidson, Goshen Line south, left on Thursday for Hensall where he has enlisted in the 161st Battalion. Rev. G. F. Brown attended the funeral of his brother, the late William Brown, held at Dashwood on Tuesday Mrs. Jacobs leaves today for Chicago, after a few weeks' visit with her mother, Mrs. Wurm. John F. Moritz, of Cavalier, N.D., arrived here last week and will visit his mother for a few months. 40 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1926 Mr. Simon Greb, of the Baby- lon Line, who is suffering an attack of pneumonia, is im- proving nicely. Miss Pearl Wurtz, who under- went an operation at Victoria Hospital, London, is recovering very weII. Mr, Alfred Melick, who spent the week -end in Elkton, Mich., on a business trip, returned home on Tuesday evening. Mr, and Mrs. Elgin McKinley and family visited the former's parents in Clinton on Sunday. Mr. Herb Mousseau has in- and HEATING YEARS GONE stalled a radio set in Mr. L. W. Hoffman's gents' furnishing store. Mr. P. Ravelle, of the village, purchased an iron grey driving horse from Mr. J. Messner, of the 14th concession, Hay. Mr. Nesbitt Woods, who is principal of the Wellesley Pub- lic School, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Wurm, as his school is quarintined on account smallpox. 25 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1941 Mr. and Mrs Alonzo Melick, of Flint, Mich., were recent vis- itors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William O'Brien, of town. Mrs. Melick is a sister to Mr. O'Brien. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Haberer are now very comfortably oc- cupying their new residence just east of the village. Mr. and Mrs. John Turkheim have taken possession of the home vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Ea- berer. This is another addition to the fine homes in and around Zurich. Mr. Albert Smith, of Cross - well, Mich., and his sister, Mrs. Vanatter, of Applegate Mich., were visitors with their sister, Mr. and Mrs. William O'Brien. BOB'S Barber Shop MAIN STREET, ZURICH 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 • HEATING • ELECTRICAL WORK 0 FOR EXPERT REPAIRS OR NEW INSTALLATIONS Call TIEMAN'S HARDWARE FURNITURE— COAL CEMENT PHONE 8 -- DASHWOOP 15 Years Ago Mr. Gordon Bloch has re- turned home from Clinton hos- pital, after receiving X-ray treatments and is progressing very favorably. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kalb- fleisch have moved into their new home they recently built at the south end of town. They are being welcomed as neigh- bors and citizens of Zurich and hope they will be spared for many years to enjoy this lovely residence they built. Mr. Lorne Gingerich and sis- ter Dorothy, Miss Dorothy Erb and Mr. Steve Gingerich are enjoying a trip in the different parts of Florida and other places of interest for a few weeks, 10 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1956 Mrs. Roy Lamont is a patient: in St. Joseph's Hospital, Lon- don, taking treatment for her eyes. We wish her a speedy recovery. Dr. G. St. Pierre wishes to advise his patients that he terminated his practice in Zur- ich on January 31, 1956: Sorry to report that Mr. Ross Johnston, proprietor of the Do- minion Hotel, is confined to his room. Grocery specials at Gasche Bros.' store were two dozen oranges for 63 cents and twe cans of red Cohoe salmon for 75 cents. Business and Professional Directory OPTOMETRY J. E. LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST SEAFORTH -- Phone 791 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 12 noon CLINTON -- Dial 482-7010 Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Norman Martin OPTOMETRIST Office Hoare: III -12 A.M. — 1:30-6 P.M, Closed el day Wedne.day Phone 235-2433 Exeter LEGAL Bell & Laughton BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS & NOTARIES PUBLIC ELMER BELL, Q.C., B.A. C. V. LAUGHTON, Q.C., LLB. Zurich Office Tuesday Afternoons Grand Bend Saturday Mornings by Appointment PHONE 519.2354440 EXETER For Safety EVERY FARMER NEEDS Liability Insurance For Information About All Insurance — Crit BERT KLOPP DIAL 236-4988 -- ZURICH Representing CO-OPERATORS INSURANCII 'ASSOCIATION AUCTION EERS ALVIN WALPER PROVINCIAL LICENSED AUCTIONEER For your sale, large or anal courteous and efficient service at all times. "Service that Satisfies" PHONE 119 DASHWOOD ACCOUNTANTS ROY N. BENTLEY PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT GODERICH P,0. Box 478 Dial 524-9521 J. W. Haberer Insurance Agency "AH Kinds of Insurance" DIAL 2364391 -- ZURICH FUNERAL DIRECTORS WESTLAKE Funeral Home AMBULANCE and PORTABLE OXYGEN SERVICE DIAL 2364364 SIC HURON and ERIE DiEBENTURES CANADA TRUST CERTIFICATES J, W HARMER Authorized Representative l5% -- 3, 4 AND 5 YEARS 51k% 1 AND 2 YEARS DIAL 2364346 . —ZURICH