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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1967-06-22, Page 2PAGE TWO ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS ectietalual eamokteott OW RI al. (BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER, CITIZENS NEWS COLUMNIST) Just Good Business It was particularly gratifying last week to report that the Blue Water Rest Home, just west of Zurich, is now operating on its own funds. That's right, folks. The day-to- day expenses — the food, the hydro, the heating, the supplies, the salar- ies and the many other items which go to make up a long list presented monthly for payment — are being met out of the income realized from the Horne. Speculation by a few has been that the Home must be in some financial difficulty. This conclusion was ap- parently drawn when it was evident that certain members of the board were visiting local councils in an at- tempt to interest officials enough to lend some financial support from time to time. It was never intended to actually solicit money to keep the Home run- ning. This is totally unnecessary. It was hoped to raise additional funds, perhaps, to make another pay- ment on the mortgage or purchase a few "nice extras" for the comfort and convenience of those residing at Blue Water Rest Horne. This kind of fund raising isn't new to councils.. Every year they receive requests for grants from the Red Cross, the University of Western Ontario, the Cancer Society and .other similar causes, charitable organiza- tions and business -type institutions alike. And every year donations are made to the causes deemed the most worthy and the most important to the people residing within the muni- cipality from which the tax dollars are gleaned. We term it good business strategy to visit councils early to acquaint them with the facilities and progress at the Blue Water Rest Home -- and to put in a bicl for favorable response when the grants are being made the next time. It Gives Heart To former residents of Dashwood, as well as the citizens who reside there, the proceedings at the village's Centennial Day last Sunday were quite a thrill. A whole lot of effort went to make a long, lively parade; historical pageant complete with cos- tuming; a sports outing for the kids; a social supper hour at the park, and an evening inter -denominational wor- ship service. In our estimation, it was the finest event Dashwood folks have produced in many years and a real tribute to the pioneers who carved the little hamlet out of the woods over a cen- tury ago. Perhaps the most stirring moment of the day came when a trio of eld- erly Dashwood ladies unveiled the plaque on the Centennial posts to the park and snipped the ribbon strung between them. It was a touching blend of eras — the past generation to which the posts were dedicated, the present generation by which the posts were planned and erected, and the future generations for which the posts will serve as a reminder of those gone before. And through it all, the weather- man co-operated one hundred per cent! If anything was accomplished by the day's happenings, we would think it was that it proved over again that people — of all kinds, of all beliefs, of all positions — can work together if the need arises and if the spirit is there. In the broader sense, it encourages everyone to believe that if it was truly desired, the people of the en- tire world could live in harmony and peace. Maintaining Position Recently the figures for American battle casualties in Vietnam reached 10,000. This represents 10,000 tele- grams to American families in every state of the union, informing them their son will not be coming home. The fact it is American sons who now litter the battlefield is a result of the American development into leading nation of the free world. This is the price a nation pays for keeping its front -rank positions. Two thousand years ago it was Ro- man youth who felt the pain of their nation's greatness. In more recent times Spanish, French and British families lost their sons to the power plays of their countries. Even a decade ago in Vietnam, it was French blood that dyed the sands, until the French gave up the attempt to keep their influence in East Asia, and left the field open to the undisputed champions of the free world — the Americans. Situated as close as we are to the American border, we realize that on this side of the border our children look forward to college and business, while a few miles away on the Amer- ican side the spectre of service and death in Vietnam haunts every youth emerging from school. The difference is only that Amer- ica is the largest nation of the de- mocracies and must maintain that position. I can not help but think, "Please, God, let us never get that big".—The Grenfell Sun. OPP or Local Policing Cropping up in the news from time to time over the past few months was the plan of the Ontario Police Commission to have the Ontario Provincial Police take over the polic- ing of small towns where the present forces are too small to do their job adequately. The first stage would be to take over the task of one-man forces. Next would be the two -to five -man forces, and eventually all forces of less than ten men. Some small towns have already ac- cepted the proposal, others are con- templating it — while a third group is volubly opposed. New Hamburg council has shown it opposition to the plan in a brief to the Commission. Council has taken the stand that mere size is no reliable guide to ef- ficiency, and that OPP simply does not have enough men to take on the job at present. The motion of New Hamburg council was aired at the Ontario Municipal Association con- vention at Tilbury last week by Mayor C. L. Roth, retiring president of the association. The result of the discussion was that delegates decided to reject any suggestion that the OPP assume pol- icing of all small municipalities. They requested that the provincial force take over duties only in those muni- cipalities which request it. The problem, until it is resolved, will be a cause of apprehension of some policemen over their future, and may be the cause of some un- reserved animosity to be directed to- ward the OPP. In the light of this, all eyes will turn toward the at- torney -general's office to see what happens next.—(New Hamburg In- dependent) Zurich News PRINTED BY SOUTH HURON PUBLISHERS LIMITED, ZJRICH HERB TURKHEIMY Publisher J E. HUNT, Plant Superintendent Authorized as Seeond 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 Subscription Rates: $3.00 per year in advance, in Canada.; $4.00 in 'United States and and Foreign single copies 7 cents. THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 196' YOUNG MEN OF DISTINCTION —Distinguished gentlemen of the 19th century were certainly well dressed and neat about their appearance judg- ing from the clothing of this dapper quartet. From left to right are Derek O'Brien, Barry Hess, Paul Truemner and Paul Klopp, all students of grades 4 and 5. (Citizens News Photo) From My Window Like most Canadians who are overweight and under paid, I get bored with thumbing through fashion magazines catering to thin rich women. You know the kind I mean. The ones in which the models are so gaunt their eyes bug right out of their heads and their bones are dis- tinctly outlined under their flawless skin. The thought of it makes me sick. Open any style magazine you like. There in screaming red, purple _and orange checks or dramatic black is a picture of a wan, fleshless creature—white from dieting and having the ap- pearance •of a well-dressed zom- bie. Her hair is often long and hanging in greasy s t r a i g h t bangs right down ever eyes which look like black and blue mud puddles . . . or piled so high and so precariously that it makes you nervous to turn the page lest you jar her rigid neck. She stands with feet wide apart in a most unladylike pose, hands on hips or raised heaven- ward. Sometimes she reclines on the floor with her feet up By Shirley Keller 1 the side of a leopard wall; oc- casionally she is slung into a crimson chaise lounge with her head and arms flopping crazily over the sides; or she is leaping through the air, gown and hair flowing in an invisible tornado which if it were real would blow her to kingdom come. But always she is thin. Not slender and lithe. Not slim and shapely. Not even small boned and fine featured. The term is thin—agonizingly, torturously, painfully thin. In most churches, women's organizations are formed to send proper food to suffering human beings like this; in the fashion world, malnutrition is induced (or so it seems) in healthy young women with a desire to wear pretty clothes. And the clothes they wear you wouldn't believe. Words could not adequately describe the weirdo garb those delicate dolls try to sell as "high" fash- ion. Most of the daytime dresses would scare the baby and those evening outfits are low enough in cut and high enough in price to rile even an understanding husband. imimmemmommumemos � General Contracting NOW WE ARE EQUIPPED TO SERVE YOU IN • PLUMBING • HEATING • • ELECTRICAL WORK • We will build your HOME • COTTAGE BARN One contract will take care of your complete project Backhoe Service New Available! Aluminum Doors and Windows STANDARD STOCK SIZE DOORS Only $35 Completely Installed Richard Bedard DIAL 2364679 ZURICH The average gal with a couple of kids and a husband earning 90 bucks a week has a couple of print shifts for morning; a pair of last year's shorts and a blouse from three years ago for hot afternoons; and a $16.95 washable jersey for dress up. If she's lucky she has one sparkly slinky dress for the evening each year she gets in- vited out on the town. It may be fun for some girls to browse through the high -style books and. dream. As far es I'm concerned, it's a drag. In my world, I like reality—ward- robes sewn with the ordinary Jane in mind and modelled by women who eat regularly, ex- ercise now and again to work off a tummy roll and look like someone with whom you could have coffee. Yes, that's right. The type you see in the mail order cata- logues. Public Invited To Woodeden Camp Woodeden Camp for •crippied children will be holding its an- nual open house on Sunday, June 25, between 2 and 6 p.m. ,Families from the district are invited to visit this beautiful camp site situated just off Sprinkbank Road, near ICotnoka, Ontario. Woodeden is one of five sum- mer camps owned and operated by the Ontario Society for Crippled Children, providing annual health -giving vacations for 1,200 girls and boys witit physical handicaps. This is a splendid opportun- ity to gain first hand knowl- edge of what Easter Seals can and really do for the crippled child. 0 VARNA NEWS The UCW held their June meeting on Thursday evening last with a good attendance, The president, Mrs. Mervyn Hayter, opened the meeting with prayer. Group three was in charge of devotions with Mrs. Ralph Stephenson leading, Mrs: Gordon Johnston read the scrip- ture lesson. Prayer was offered by Mrs. John Ostrom. A talk on stewardship. was given by Mrs. Fred McGlymont. The offering was taken up by Mrs. Mervyn Johnston and dedr- eated by Mrs. Charles B.ei& Mrs. William Dowson gave ara interesting talk on her trip to Expo. The study book was taken by Mrs. Charles Reid, which was on the hisory of church union. A picnic was planned for Thursday, June 29, at BayfieI.d. There were 18 sick and shut-in calls made during the last month. The meeting was closed with prayer, and group, two served lunch. JBijI CJ/UN Petroleums Limited. 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