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Zurich Citizens News, 1966-09-22, Page 2PAGE TWO ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1966 � Casune4 eh* hat my A R_e_a_lly Big Show "One of the best in the history of the organization," is the only way to describe this year's edition of the Zurich Fa11 Fair, which is scheduled for this Friday, Satur- day, and Monday. And to start the entire program off on the right foot the directors have arranged for a performance by the most outstanding male chorus in Canada. For any music lovers, whether they like spiritual, contemporary or folk sing- there inbthere is something on the program to please their tastes. This chorus has trav- elled around the world with their out- standing voices, and have been seen and heard on television on a number of occa- sions. Everywhere they travel, critics have been unanimous in their praise of the chorus. For the younger set, there is plenty of activity on Saturday night, when one of the country's most p o p u l a r rock'n'roll groups will be providing music for the an- nual fair dance. The Queen of the Fair contest the same evening always attracts a great deal of attention and interest. The colorful parade on Monday after- noon has always been a big attraction at The Zurich Fair, and this year's promises to be better than ever with the appearance of a well-known television personality. There is a wide variety of events taking place throughout the afternoon, and visi- tors should be sure to watch the 4-H Calf clubs in their competitions. As a grand finale to the entire pro- gram there is the big Horse Show on Mon- day night, which is being acclaimed far and wide as the largest in Huron County. Over the past years, people have been flocking to this attraction in large num- bers, and with the speeded -up program planned this year the crowd should be larger than ever. A fall fair is not only a show window for agriculture, but it also reflects the activities of the community, as well as of the rural districts. Fairs such as the an- nual exhibition at Zurich deserve the sup- port of both townspeople and rural folks alike. Only the fullest co-operation be- tween these rural and urban people can make such activities the success which they are, and we hope the clay never comes when the small country fair falls by the wayside. Will Canadians Ever Indignant urban residents who mut- tered menacing words at farmers who pro- tested milk prices by driving their tractors on busy highways may be singing a differ- ent tune by about 1976 if present suspicions of the Ontario Department of Agriculture become reality. Authorities there are asking the ques- tion, "Could Canadians be hungry in a decade?" Agricultural officials have watched Canada change essentially from an agricul- tural country to an industrial giant; they have seen agriculture's percentage contri- bution to the gross national product dip sharply; they've noticed that urban areas flourish and grow while rural areas are becoming stunted by a decrease in the number of farms and farmers. The reason is relatively simple: men and women are abandoning agriculture be- cause they are weary of contributing to Canada's export earnings and trade balance without receiving an adequate share of the national income. Grow Hungry? So they move into industry where wages are good, investment is small and responsibility is at a minimum. Who can blame them? Over the years Canada has been a surplus producer of most agricultural pro- ducts. Today, however, with the exception of wheat, population has caught up to the production of agricultural products and in Ontario, population has, in many cases, passed consumption. There is not suffi- cient quantity food produced to meet all the needs of the population. A "conference on agriculture" at Vine- land in October will discuss agricultural practices to improve farming methods in order to achieve increased production and higher income to farmers. Monetary return to the farm business should be on a par with other business and industry . before the ,people of On- tario and canadians as a whole join the "hungry" of the world. — Clinton News - Record. Leaders Are Made Of .. . The question of good leadership is of great concern from the lowliest group to the head of state. It can move a group to high achievement or cause it to flounder in a mess of petty bickering and useless activity. Most of us have become disenchanted at some time or other with the quality of leadership we have received, but perhaps few of us have given any thought to the abilities that make a good leader. The qualities that separate the also- rans from the stars are as important at the lowest levels as they are at the nation's helm. A good leader will not placate all those with whom he comes in contact. The per- son who sits on the fence on every issue may not have to face up to the conse- quence of his convictions, but he only suc- ceeds in becoming a pallid shadow, ineffec- tive and shallow. A good leader must act with humility. He must have an abundance of tact, a great sense of humor, an unfailing supply of energy for hard work, a keen ear for new ideas and a deaf one for sly promises. Strength of character, stoutness of heart and a steadfast spirit, are necessary for a leader who stands out from the pack. He will share the load, not finding it necessary to do everything in order that it be done "just the way he wants it". He will learn from the past, work in. the present and plan for the future. Put these attributes all together—they spell leadership. They also spell a paragon of virtue. Some of these qualities all the time can mean the difference between success and failure in any responsible position in any organization.—New Hamburg Indepen- dent. Has the oral contraceptive pill affected the sexual behavior of today's young unmarried generation? Has acceptance of the pill set off a sexual revolution? Do girls, no longer fearful of pre -marital pregnancy, now have a free ticket to promis- cuity without penalty? The answers to these and many other questions regarding the effects of the oral contra- ceptive pill are being 'explored. in a searching and provocative five-part series on ABC-TV dur- ing the newcast "Peter Jennings With the News". This series, which is produced by Bernard Eismann, presents frank and open discussions with unmarried young women, ex- ploring the pill's effect on their own sexual behavior. The pill's effect on girls' behavior was also discussed by young men. The subjects interviewed rep- resented a broad segment of today's young e r generation, coming from all parts of the nation and from diverse ethnic and socio - economic b a c k - grounds. The series looked at the ques- tion through the eyes of the experts who perfected the pill, sociologists who have conduct- ed studies regarding the pill's effect on the sexual habits •of today's young people, and from the viewpoint of medical men who have control of the pill's use. Six million women are using the pill today and ten million will be using it by the end of the decade. And get this. These figures represent married women. How many teenage girls or unmarried women are using the pill? Guesses anyone? Zurichm News PRINTED BY SOUTH HURON PUBLISHERS LIMITED, macs 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 Subscripti'n Rates: $3.00 per year in advance, in Canada; $4.00 in United States and and Foreign; single copies 't cents. A STRANGER HE LIVES WITH This month, my wife and I will observe, with the custom- ary stunned incredulity, our 20thwedding anniversary. It's a long time to live with a s t r a n g e woman. Especially when she becomes stranger every year, At time of writing, I don't know just what form the cele- bration will take, .A. fatted calf wouldn't be appropriate. Be- sides, we don't have a fatted calf, only a prodigal son. None of our mortgages are anywhere near the burning stage, for the occasion. And we are definite- ly not going to celebrate the event by starting a new family. But I'll think of something. A friend of mine has an old dog. He's a huge boxer, about 11 years of age. My friend sometimes, when he feels like being depressed, begins figur- ing out how much that mutt has cost him over the years. It's now running about $1400. I develop a flutter in my left eyelid and a twitch in my cheek every time I flirt with the thought of what that woman has cost me in the last two decades. Take my word, it's over $1400. The first couple of years weren't so bad. I was a vet- eran, going to university, and our total income was $80 a month. We staggered through, with the help of vacation jobs. When the first baby arrived, we were in clover, as the gov- ernment jumped out allowances to an opulent $88. After graduation, life became rosier. I reeled into the week- ly newspaper business, with a take-home pay of $35 a week. But even at that, the Old Girl manager to squander every cent of it. She blew it on food and furniture and similar fripperies and frills. About six years later, when I was up to $50 a week, and could see with satisfaction the possi- bility of building up a nice little estate, she sabotaged me again. Said we needed a car. And we've never been out of debt since. From there on, it was down- hill all the way. She began thinking money grew on me, and as the income mounted slowly, the debts mounted swift- ly. It was "Gimme, gimme, gimme," all the way. We'd been married only about 10 years when she began agitat- ing for a house. The cozy little two rooms, with shared bath, weren't good enough any more. Oh, no. Not for her. Just be- cause a .lot of other fool people lived in houses, we had to. And I was fool enough, or weak enough, to go along with it. Eventually, I r e a c h e d that plateau of success which bad once seemed only a dream — $100 a week. Do you think that satisfied her? Not on your navel. She kept right on hurl- ing money in all directions. Out went the scrub -board and in came one of those big, white washing machines. Out went the ice -box and in came that other big thing that makes the ice •cubes. Out went the nice quiet carpet sweep and in came one of those bellowing, swollen vacuum things. By this time, it was too late to put a finger in the dyke. Be- sides, I needed all my fingers for counting up our payments. No, the only solution was nose to the grindstone and turn the wheel faster and faster. I once had a huge hooked Roman nose. You should see it now. Eskimo size. Now, I don't want you to get the wrong idea. Don't think for a moment that my partner of 20 years is extravagant. She's never once pressed for a Cadil- lac. She doesn't own any mink, not even ear -muffs. She hasn't whined for a trip to Europe. (That little trip to Vancouver this summer was merely a soft mother's heart. She had to see her first-born.) No, she's not demanding. she'll wear a dress as often as twice. She's perfectly willing to be seen in a year-old car, month-old shoes or last week's •coat. She didn't even want her children to go to private schools. Just have their teeth straight- ened and take music lesson at $13 a whack. And I bear no malice. I'm like the guy in the cartoon, a big business success, who told the interviewer, "Everything I have, I owe to the sheer greed of my wife." It's been a great honor and privilege to spend 20 y ears wrapped around a lovely lady's little finger. I wouldn't feel comfortable in any other pos- ture. So, happy whadda-ya-call- it, darling. The Canadian National Institute FOR THE BLIND Annual Appeal for Funds Is Now under way in this area CNIB Campaign The annual appeal for funds for the Canadian National In- stitute for the Blind is now under way in Zurich. The chair- man, J. R. McKinnon, outlined some of the services made pos- sible for Zurich area blind per- sons through local gifts to this campaign, Tweedsmuir Hall, L o n d o n, CNIB's general service centre for the four counties of Huron, Elgin, Middlesex and Perth,' p r o v id e s accommodation for those needing residential care. There they may exchange ideas with other blind persons, take part in a recreation program designed for their special needs, and enjoy the safety and secur- ity of protective gates at stair tops,, raised identification signs on doors and other special aids. Those remaining here at home are making use of the CNIB library with its recorded and braille books on a variety of subjects from Perry Mason to space travel. Listening read- ers select their own books from a descriptive catalogue sent out from the Toronto based library and thus enjoy books of their own choice, just as their sighted neighbors do through the local library. Others are learning crafts and the use of the white cane through the guidance of the CNIB home teacher, blind her- self. CNIB's prevention pro- gram arranges eye examinations and professional treatment for BIG AL Coming to Zurich Fair Sig Al, a well-known eele- vision personality of CKCO-TV, will be at the Zurich Fall IFa:r, on Monday, September 26, (-1e will be riding in a convertible at the monster parade, which gets under way at 1 p.m., and then will be available to eirgn. autographs for the children an the grounds. Big Al has Neese an extremely popular feiiost at any appearances he has prrrade, and is a great lover of children, those in danger of losing their sight. Mr. McKinnon urged citizens to watch for the letter appeal which will reach their hilmes. "Through this effort all earners of Zurich district will have a share in the services to the blind of this community." 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