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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1967-06-01, Page 2PAGE TWO ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1967 geantssersi - - (BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER, CITIZENS NEWS COLUMNIST) Brotherly Love in Action ! Christians in the area surround- ing Zurich, Hensall and St. Joseph were thoroughly impressed last Sun- day evening when nine churches rep- resenting seven f a it h s presented their Inter -church Pageant in. the Zurich Community C en t r e audi- torium. Lutherans and Evangelical United Brethren from Zurich; Roman Cath- olics from Zurich and St. Joseph ; Mennonites from Zurich and Blake; and Anglicans, United Churchmen and Presbyterians from H ens all struck a mighty blow for religious unity in this area as they worked together to produce the finest his- torical drama this district has been privileged to witness. From the outset of the perform- ance, those in attendance were spell- bound by the enormous feeling of "togetherness in Christ" which per- meated the audience. Doubtless, nothing so far attempted by Chris- tian churches in this vicinity did so much to further mutual agreement and understanding between men and We May Be Losin The dispute over teachers' salaries in the Township School Area of Hay is over. Last Thursday's meeting of the local school board with representa- tives from the Ontario Teachers' Federation and the Ontario Public School Trustees' Association resulted in an agreement whereby teachers at Zurich and Hensall will receive a substantial pay raise. Views on the outcome will vary, depending on the circumstances. Teachers and their families will greet the news with some apprehen- sion. Additional i n c o m e will be looked upon as "very nice to have" but increased evidence of the quiet revolution which is taking place in the teaching profession today. Many invisible strings are attached to the salary boost; more and more pressure will be exerted on the teach- er by senior educators, the board, parents and fellow teachers; greater competition will exist between teach- ers, local and farther afield, to up- grade their qualifications or be re- placed in the shuffle; demanding and women of varying religious convic- tions as that two-hour pageant. Certainly, the project was under- taken as a salute to Canada's 100th birthday. While the entire theme of the pageant was to portray our nation's Christian heritage in rela- tion to the early settlement of this part of Huron County, the assembly on Sunday evening had a pleasant glimpse into the future which holds the promise that someday soon, 'peo- ple of all faiths will worship together under the common bond of fellow- ship through Christ. As well, the elderly portion of the Christian population here was re- minded that youth in its exhuber- ance for life and its search for in- dividuality may put a new garb on the outward rites of worship, but God willing, will retain for all-time the basic truths held sacred through generations. This, after all, is the most important aspect for the con- tinuance of a Christian nation. Those directly responsible for the pageant are to be congratulated on a job extremely well done. g the Best Part ever-changing courses of study will be ordered for immediate use in the classroom; modern methods, newer equipment, changing techniques and other educational innovations will be heaped upon the teachers' heads with the dubious undertone always there to "keep up or get out". Taxpayers will see the new salary schedules as out and out extrava- gance. They will point to the dozens and dozens of breadwinners in every community who don't make salaries to equal that of the youngest teach- ers having only minimum education. They will recognize the school board's efforts, the teachers' rights, the stu- dents' welfare and the municipality's concern; but they will never fully understand or agree. And they will shake their heads and hope with all their hearts that next year will not bring another salary battle. What of the children? Let it never be said that the teach- ing profession has no compassion for its young students. Dedicated teach- ers have always and will forever be the greatest asset a nation can hold. Leave the 'B Ever since the first so-called "riot" in Grand Bend on Labor Day week- end in 1964, various news media have been eyeing the happenings in that resort village with much the same interest as a cat would watch a mouse. One wrong move—one tiny mistake — and the lightning swift and silent paw of the press swoops down to slap its victim senseless and pounce for the kill. Resemblance to the feline specie does not end here, sorry to say. If the cat is not particularly hungry or anxious to move in—or worse yet, if the animal is bargaining for a bit of additional sport—the object becomes a sickening game of "push and prod", driving the hunted to the brink of desperation in an effort to escape the piercing attention of the intruder. With only two week -ends passed since the official opening of Grand Bend for the 1967 season, already certain newsmen in the district have had their fun with resort business- men, elected officials, policemen, resi- dents and visitors. Releases prior to the Victoria Day holiday pointed to the preparations in the village to scalp the legitimate holidayers and deal with the boisterous bums which would inevitably convene to demon- strate and riot in the streets. When the first major holiday week- end passed uneventfully with the ex- ception of a couple of skirmishes and a few liquor charges, bold headlines and skillful words hinted that police had held an unruly crowd in check for one week -end but who could tell what would happen in five days' time. end' Alone! Now, at the end of another quiet week -end, somewhat apologetic stor- ies made their appearance stating that only a 25 -man police force, an angry magistrate and military -like regimentation stands between Grand Bend and eventual disaster. While there may be some merit in objective reports concerning law en- forcement in Grand Bend with re- gard to its ability to cope with any and all situations, there can be little advantage to posting roving report- ers on the scene to relay their im- pressions of possible mob tendancies with such regularity that the total scene in Grand Bend is distorted be- yound recognition. Certainly Grand Bend is a teenage and young adult centre. Yes, there are some disturbing problems for police to handle. Admittedly, a lively resort town like Grand Bend has its share of rowdism and gang -type threats. For the most part, however, the kids are well behaved. For every group of teenagers in town, there is a family enjoying a vacation there. Undue bad publicity is not fair to 99 per cent of the summer popula- tion in Grand Bend. Let's lea v e experienced Grand Bend people alone to handle their own matters. They are professional resort operators with the knowledge they need to maintain that happy medium where it is possible to have barrels of fun in a peaceful, pleasant atmosphere. Amateur attempts by newsmen to quell "the action" are unnecessary, unfair and unwanted. From My Window I was really just joking when I made the observation a ,few weeks ago that it might not be long before husbands and wives will require a permit to repro- duce. Now, it seems that man .has gained so much knowledge about the miracle of birth — ways to assure healthy newborn tykes once the pregnancy has begun and fool -proof methods (we're told) to prevent unwant- ed pregnancies—that child wel- fare agencies are pondering the possibility of licencing only suitable married couples for the privilege to become parents. When modern thinking takes this kind of a turn, I'm more aware of my old-fashioned atti- tude toward life—and most happy to stand up on a soapbox to spout my opinions to anyone who will listen. When God issued the order many centuries ago to "be fruit- ful and multiply" He didn't leave much to human misman- agement or beginners' luck. In His infinite wisdom, God had an idea that man would one day grow weary of raising huge families. He undoubtedly could forsee time when man would look for a means where- by he could enjoy all of life's little pleasures without any risk of maternity wards, dia- pers, bottles .and measles shots. So, God created in man a tre- mendous capacity to commit errors and at the same time, retained His superiority which gives Him the final say in everything. Just how man intends to su- perimpose his will over God's will is difficult to imagine. Man may donate buckets of birth control pills to the anti - baby campaign but he'll never =plant a substitute longing in the heart of a woman who wants a baby of her very own. He Zurich ' ; ma News PRINTED BY SOUTH HURON PUBLISHERS 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: Member: Mamber: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association Canadian Community Newspapers Representatives Subscription ]hates: $3.00 And year in singlee, in Canads 7 a; $4.00 in United States rand By Shirley Keller 1 can make the "no love -making laws" but he can't shut clown the moon or a warns spring night or that spur of the mo- ment romantic urge which hits us all sometime or another. It may be illegal to brew wine under the cellar steps but an inner voice calls and a weak will yields to temptation. And what happens if mama starts to fill out in all the wrong places without renewing her li- cence which expired when she filled her family quota three years ago? Will there be a $50 fine for forgetting to swallow the little non -mother marbles, or necking out of season? Just who are fit parents any- way? The couple in the high- rise apartment house with the starched babysitter and the cocktail parties which seem to go on from day to day? The socially acceptable lovers out in the suburbs who fraternize freely with the ice cream man and the key punch operator? The low -salaried hubby and his pale, nervous little spouse on Mortgage Lane? Mr. and Mrs. Average Citizen who cover their eyes when the kids are naughty and prefer a game of canasta with the neighbors to chaperoning a teenage hop? If every set of parents has certain questionable qualities when it comes to raising kids, who will make the all-important decisions about those marriages where nature will be allowed to take its course? Which one of our Canadian authorities wants to dole out the child-rearing certificates or hand out the punishment to offenders? Who feels qualified to play God? Not I, gentle reader! What's that? Not you either? Well, strike me with a strawberry and pickle sandwich. You're as Squaresville as I am. 1ooc Palm Garden Tea Bags _ _ _ _ 69c HEAVY DUTY Surf Detergent 79c 11 OUNCES Heinz Tomato Ketchup _ _ 2/49c 48.OZ. TINS Alien's Apple Juice _ _ _ _ 3/$1 Oranges, 180s _ _ _ 3 Doz. $1 LUCKY DOLLAR FOOD MARKET ZURICH r Area Couple Married 50 Years Fifty years of family life were remembered by Mr. and Mrs. Alex Aubin on Saturday, May 20. Mass was celebrated at St, James' Roman Catholic Church, Seaforth, and a dinner followed at the :Commercial Hotel. Later a reception was held at the home of their son, John. Present at the event was Mrs. Rose Denomme, Detroit, Mrs. Aubin's mother, now 88 years old. The bridesmaid, Mrs. Jean Bedard, Tilbury, and best man, Mr. Ted Denomme of the origi- nal wedding, were also present. Mr. Aubin was horn in St. Joseph's, 73 years ago. Mrs. Aubin is the former Alice Den- omme and was born in St. Jo- seph's. 71 years ago. The couple were married in St. Joseph's May 28, 1917. They lived 13 years in Bruce - field and one year in Clinton, before moving to Seaforth sev- eral years ago. For many years Mr. Aubin farmed. 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A platform rocker was pre- sented to the couple as well as a scroll from the family and several other momentoes of the occasion. Many cards of con- gratulations were received, ,in- cluding a message from Prime Minister 'Pearson and a plaque from the Pope. The couple has seen many changes in the world in their time together and Mr. Aubin admits, "It's a litle hard for us; to get used to the modern life." Bob's Body Shop A Complete Service On BODY SHOP REPAIRS—REFINISHING TOWING SERVICE ® FREE ESTIMATES Bob Forrester, Proprietor Dial 236-4959 (At Rear of Taylor Motors Garage) Business and Professional Directory OPTOMETRISTS J. E. LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST SEAFORTH — Dial 527.1240 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 Hours: 9-12 A.M. — 1:30-6 P.M. Closed all day Wednesday Phone 235-2433 Exeter ACCOUNTANTS Roy N. Bentley PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT GODERICH P.O. 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