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Zurich Citizens News, 1966-04-14, Page 1No. 15—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS egiA. ZURCH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1966 7 CENTS PER COPY Old Landmark Disappears One of the few remaining 'indications of what used to be Drysdale, is disappearing this week as workmen are busy tearing down the house which used to belong to Mrs. Jane Rau. Originally built by Pete Corriveau, the home was also owned over the years by Joe Bedard and Nelson Masse. The department of highways bought the corner some time ago to clear away a bad intersection, and Hubert Miller was given the job 'of demolishing the building. While Drysdale is almost completely wiped out today, a new store and lunch room is being built on the east side of the road. A Long Hike on a Cool Day Members of the Zurich Girl Guides went on a hike Monday, as part of their training program, and walked from the village to St. Joseph and back. Another phase of their program calls for cooking out while on their hike, and the girls did just that, as proven by their kettles and baskets. From the left in this photo, .as they made their way back home, are Mrs. Isabel Gascho, examiner; Joanne Thiel, Shirley Thiel, Linda Stade, Carol Gascho, Chris Haberer, Donna Schilbe and Cory Brohman. Lorne Ha Rader A prominent hardware mer- chant in Zurich for many years, Lorne Henry Rader passed away suddenly at his residence in Zurich on Monday morning, April 11. He was 47 years old. Born in Hay Township on August •22, 1918, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theo- dore Rader. Iii 1945 he married the former Leona Fischer, of Dashwood, and they have lived in Zurich since that time. Mr. Rader was proprietor of the former Rader & Mittelholtz hardware, now operated by Zurich Hardware and Builders' Supply Ltd. His Mother pre-deased him five years ago, his father four years ago, and a brother, Har- old, passed away a little over three months ago. Surviving becides his wife are two sons, Gerald and Ron- nie, both at home; two daugh- ters, Carol, 'Mrs. Toni. Arthur, Brampton, Marlene, at home; one sister, Margaret, Mrs. Ed Herman, of Woodstock. The body rested at the West- lake funeral home, Zurich, un- til Wednesday afternoon, when removal was made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Interment was made in St. Peter's Cemetery, Goshen Line. Rev. A. C. Blackwell of- ficiated. Pallbearers were Don Beattie, Paul Edwards, Hubert Schilbe, Graham Arthur, Ken Mittel• holtz and Milford Doerr, Huron Member Votes in Favor of Retaining Present Death Sentence Huron County last Tuesday night voted in favor of retain- ing the death penalty for mur- der in Canada. Robert E. McKinley, Zurich, MP for Huron, voted along with 76 other Conservatives in favor of keeping the law as it now is. Voting was 143-112 in favor of retention. Voting for abo- lition were Prime Minister Pear- son, Opposition Leader Diefen- baker and NDP Leader T. C. Douglas. Leaders of Social Credit and Creditiste parties voted for retention. Attendance at the House, and in the galleries is reported to be larger than for the Mun- singer debate a few weeks ago. There had been three amend- ments to the motion. On the last of these, which would have introduced a five-year trial period of abolition, Mr. McKin- ley voted in favor. Others in this area who favored this idea were McCutclieon (PC -Lamb- ton -Kent); Walter Foy (L- Lambton-West); L. T. Pennell, solicitor -general (L -Brant Hal- dimand) and Paul Martin, min- ister of external affairs (L - Essex East). Against this idea were Mar- vin Howe (PC -Wellington -Hur- on); J. D. Montieth (PC - Perth); Percy Noble (PC -Grey - North); Eric Winkler (PC- Huron-Bruce; PC- fluron-Bruce; J. A. Irving (PC1London); and Justice Min- ister Lucien Cardin. NDP Leader Douglas had urged that Canada line up with other countries which have done away with the death penalty, "this relic of barbar- ity". He said he could "con- ceive of nothing more immoral than to break one man's neck as a deterrent to others". Solicitor -General Pennell, an abolitionist, is reported to have looked grief-stricken, and to be weeping, as the roll call vote indicated the resolution would be defeated. Afterwards he said "I'ni crushed". Mr. Pennell has the responsibility of recom- mending to Parliament whether commutation is to be made in each case of conviction for capi- tal murder. Abolitionists say they will continue to work toward having the death penalty removed from Canadian law. 0 Kippen East W "range 1111 01 The annual meeting of Kip - pen East Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Robert Gemmell, Wednes- day, April 20, 8:30 p.m. Co - hostess will be Mrs. Stewart Pepper. Roll call, "pay your fees and join again". Program will feature old time dances, a poem, contest and history of Tuckermith, by Mrs. Alex McGregor. Convenor of lunch is Mrs. Robert Bell. Zurich Council Asked To Install rtificia! Ice In =,ocal 4 rena The council of the village of Zurich have been officially ask- ed to approve a debenture issue for the installation of ar- tificial ice in the arena, and held a special meeting last night (Wednesday) to further discuss the matter. At their regular meeting last Thursday night, a brief was presented to council by Doug O'Brien and Ray McKinnon, representing the Zurich Minor Athletic Association. The brief outlined the disadvantages of operating the arena without an ice plant, and also gave re- ports of how a number of other communities are successfully operating artificial ice arenas without losing money. The estimated cost of a com- plete renovation of both the arena and the community cen- tre, along with the installation of artifice' ice, is $45,000. Of this amount, about $10,000 is available through donations and pledges, while another $5,000 would be available through cen- tennial grant and other grants. This would leave about $30,000 to be taken care of by the issuing of debentures. While some decision on the matter was probably reached at last night's meeting, several councillors indicated they felt a public meeting of the rate- payers in the village should be called to further discuss the matter. They felt if the public are in favor of the project there should be little delay in getting on with the work. Council also dealt at some BLAKE NEWS Mrs, Mary Hey has returned to her home at Blake, after spending three weeks in Lon- don and five weeks in Ham- ilton, with her daughters. Miss Sherry Young and friend of Niagara Falls spent the week- end with Mrs. Mary Hey. Brian Mustard, of Blake, and Eric Mousseau, of Hensall, spent the week -end with friends at Sudbury. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Steckle, Robert and Dianne were Sun- day visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Ken Gingerich, Norma and Elaine. Miss Verde. Bender, of Park- hill, was a Sunday visitor with Mr. .and Mrs. Curtis Gingerich and family. Mr. •and Mrs. Mel Zehr and Scott, Kitchener, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Klassen, St. Catharines, were week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Erb and family. Mrs. Gordon Erb is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Orland Jantzi and son, Kit - °honer. length with the matter of the Bismark and Edward Street drainage works, following a great deal of opposition to the plan as presented at a recent drain report meeting. It was finally decided to return the report back to the engineers, Archibald, Gray and McKay, and ask for revision and recon- sideration. Council also agreed to ask the engineer to meet with them at his earliest con- venience. In other business at the meet- ing, council agreed to have Daylight Saving Tinie come in- to effect •on April 23, at mid- night, to coincide with other area municipalities. By-law 62, regarding the re- version of the Goshen Line north of Highway $4 to the village, was given first and second reading. Reeve Leroy Thiel, along with councillors Dr. W. B. Coxon, Milford Doerr and Gordon Hess, and fire chief Milton Deitz, attended a recent meet- ing in Seaforth regarding a mutual fire aid system for the county. Accounts totalling $1,889.58 were approved for payment, which include fire department, $145.91; grant, $15; welfare, $213.20; education, $525.71; ad- ministration, $161.25; street lighting, $198.82; streets, $68; arena and community centre. $561.69. Dashwood Women's Institute Hold Annual Meeting; Elect New Officers The executive was in charge of the April meeting of the Dashwood Women's Institute. Roll call was answered with a safety tip. A reading was given by Mrs. Glen Webb, as well as a reading on safety by Mrs. Leonard Schen k. Everyone joined in singing a safety song. The president, Mrs. Syd Bak- er, took charge for the busi- ness. The officers' conference is to be held at Guelph Uni- versity in May and the national president, Mrs. Matheson, is to be guest speaker. Mrs. J. M. Tieman was appointed to look .after Exeter Fair exhibit for 1966. Plans were made for the district annual to be held in Dashwood •Community Hall on May 19. Mrs. Leonard Schenk reported on the executive meet- ing held in Hensall. The an- nual reports of the standing committees were given: histor- ical research and current events, Mrs. Irvin Rader; citizenship and education, Mrs. Emil Beck- er; agriculture and Canadian industries, Mrs. Hugh Boyle; home economics and health, Mrs. Valentine Becker; resolu- tions, Mrs. Leonard Schenk; Tweedsmuir curator, Mrs. Irvin Rader; public relations, Mrs. Charles Snell. Mrs. J. M. Tiernan gave the report of the nominating com- mittee and the following of- ficers were elected: Past presi- dent, Mrs. Syd Baker; presi- dent, Mrs. Glen Webb; vice- presidents, Mrs, Eben Weigand and Mrs. Howard Maier; secre- tary -treasurer, Mrs. John Rader; assistant, Mrs. Ervin Devine; convenors of standing commit- tees: agriculture and Canadian industries, Mrs. Milford Mern- er; citizenship ,and education, Mrs. Emil Becker; home eco- nomics and health, Mrs. Valen- tine Becker; historical research and current events, Mrs. Leon- ard Schenk; Tweedsmuir his - tor curator, Mrs. Irvin Rader; resolutions, Mrs. Stuart Wolfe; district director, Mrs. Syd Bak- er; alternate, Mrs. J. M. Tie - man; nominating committee and directors, Mrs. Hugh Boyle, Mrs. Emil Becker and Mrs. Ralph Weber; pianist, Mrs, Ken McCrae; auditors, Mrs. Harold Kellerman and Mrs. Harry Hoffman. The officers were installed and lunch served. 0 'District Reputy On Official Visit To Hensall Lodge Noble grand Mrs. George Clifton presided for the regu- lar meeting of Amber Rebekah Lodge Wednesday evening, when district deputy president Mrs. Edna Caldwell paid her official visit speaking briefly of her year's work, which she en- joyed very much. She was pre- sented a corsage. Plans were made for the Re- bekah Lodge district dinner for past presidents of district 23, to be held Wednesday after- noon in the Lodge Hall. Dona- tions were made to United Na- tions towards sending a student to the United Nations in June of this year, and to the presi- dent's project. Mrs. Clarence Volland was appointed a representative to Grand Lodge Assembly in To- ronto in June this year. Mys- tery prize was won by Mrs. Ross Richardson. Site of the Big Hsh r This building is where the monster Fish Fry is being held tomorrow night, Friday, when the committee in ehar:. e plan on feeding over 300 people with fresh Lake Huron trout, pickerel, whitefish and perch. The building, located on Highway 21 south of St. Joseph, is known as Bayview Golf Club, and is owned by Smith Brothers Enterprises Ltd, The building has one of the most modern kitchens in the area, adequately equipped to accommodate a function such as this. All proceeds from the special event are earmarked for the Blue Water Rest Horne building fund.