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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1969-04-24, Page 1Mui[rd(gh No. 16 --FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS 40. ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1969 ATTEND REGION RALLY — About 150 Lions Club members from this area attended a region rally last Wednesday night at the Zurich Community •Centre. Shown here discussing details of the event are, left to right, deputy district governor Warren Zurbrigg, of Clifford; zone chairman Morris Webb, of Zurich, and zone chairman Lloyd Casemore, of Wingham. 10 CENTS PER COPY No Increase in Rate Forecast At BIue Water Rest Home Huron Member of Parliament 25 Years; Elston Cardiff Passes Away in Hospital Lewis Elston Cardiff, Progres- sive Conservative MP for Hur- on County for 25 years, died in St. Joseph's Hospital last Wednesday. He was 80. A friend and constant sup- porter of former prime min- ister John Diefenbaker, Mr. Cardiff was first elected to the House of Commons in 1940 when he represented the old federal riding of Huron North. He was chief government whip in 1957 and 1958 during the Diefenbaker administration. He was also parliamentary se- cretary to D. S. Harkness, minister of agriculture, in 1959 and 1960. On his retirement in 1965, he said he was intending to enjoy a few years of leisure. Mr. Cardiff is remembered Help Retarded Pupils of St. Marys Separate School at St. Joseph staged a walk from Drysdale to Grand Bend last Sunday afternoon, in support of the South Huron Association for the Mentally Retarded, and through their efforts they raised over $300 towards the project. The first students to complete the 10 -mile trip was Richard Mommersteeg. who completed the fete in less than two hours. Two London boys, Ricky and Jerry Durand, joined in the walk to assist the project. Another area youth, David Cyr, was also a member of the walk- ing group. One of the teachers at the school, Mrs. John Laporte walked along with the children over the entire route. A similar walk staged by pupils of St. Boniface School in Zurich last week resulted in another $500 towards the association, Walking with the St. Boniface students were three teachers, Elaine Murray, Marg Maguire and Helena Skinn. for an incident in the House in the 1940's when he became annoyed at the heckling of a Liberal MP. He rose from his seat and went back to the offending member. In a tense stage whisper he said: "Listen, one more crack out of you and I'll let you have it." The Liberal MP kept quiet. He was a farmer abd figured he won 2,000 votes in his first election when the Liberal opponent's wife asked in a radio broadcast; "Why send a man in overalls to Ottawa?" Surviving are his wife, the former Alice McFadden, Lis- towel; two sons, Clarke, An- glemont, B. C. ; Ross, Brussels; one daughter, Mrs. Dean (Leota) Davison, Listowel; sev- eral grandchildren. The body rested at the D. A. Rann funeral home, Brussels, until 11 a.m. Saturday, when removal was made to Brussels United Church for the service at 2 p.m. Burial was in Brus- sels cemetery. Zurich Lions Collect $300 for Cancer Members of the Zurich Lions Club canvassed the village on Monday night for the Canadian Cancer Society, and collected slightly over $300. The amount represents only about 80% of the area to be canvassed, since some member: were not able to complete their project on Monday night. These Lions will finish their canvass within the next day or two. If anyone was not at home, or was missed when the can- vasser called, they may still leave their donations with Ray McKinnon, at the Bank of Montreal in Zurich. Dr. C. J. Wallace, chair- man of the board of directors of Blue Water Rest Horne, tdld the annual nneeting last Thursday night that there would be no increase in the per diem rate in 1969. "We are quite happy to be able to make this announcement, "he added, "espcially in view of the fact that most private nursing homes have had to raise their rates as high as $12 per day,." The rate at Blue Water re- mains at $6.50 per day, and according to the home auditor, John Laken of the firm Richard• son and Laken, this is high enough to cover expenses and meet mortgage payments. In his remarks to the memb- ers of the association, Dr. Wallace also paid special tribute to home superintendent Lance Reed and his entire staff. "Without this type of staff we would not be able to operate so efficientyly, " he. concluded. Secretary Gerald Gingerich reported to the meeting that the meetings of the board of directors have been very well attended to date. The nominating committee consisting of Leroy Thiel, Dr. W, B. Coxon, and Ferd Haberer presented their report, which returned the entire slate of directors to office for another year. Along with Dr. Wallace and Mr, Gingerich, the board is made up of Leroy O'Brien, Ray McKinnon, Ivan Kalbfleisch Charles Rau, Elgin McKinley, Gordon Erb, J. W. Haberer, Don Hendrick, John Corbett and Orval Wassmann. Superintendent Reed told the gathering that at the beginning of 1968 the home had 55 resi- dents, and at the present time it is filled to capacity with 65. He added that the average age of residents is 80. He went on to point out that at present there are 26 persons employed at the home, with 23 of these on full-time staff. The religious activities at the home have been well organized under the direction of Rev. A. C. Blackwell, with clergymen from Exeter, Hensall, Crediton, Dashwood. Grand Bend, and Zurich. Mr. Reed also pointed out that the craft room has been better organized during the past year, and gave credit for this to Miss Meda Surerus and ladies in the auxiliary who have been assist- ing her. He added that the main addition to the home facilities this year has been the furnishing of a conference room for the use of residents along with their solicitor, doctor, or clergmen, or anyone else they wish to discuss private matters (please turn to page 2) Goshen Women To Work on Bale The Goshen United Church Women met on Thursday, Ap- ril 17, at the home of Mrs. Bob Peck. Mrs. Arnold Keys was in charge of the devotional, assisted by Mrs. Kenneth Parke and Mrs. Jim Keys. Mrs. George Simons conduct- ed the business in the absence of Mrs. Anson McKinley. Mrs. Elmer Hayter reported on the visit to the Blue Water Rest Home. Members were asked to save stamps and also get articles ready for the bale. The bale date was left till the next meeting. An invitation to Varna on the 30th of April, for a shower for Miss Shirley Johnston, bride - elect, was received. Also on May 4, Varna U.C.W. are holding their thank offering meeting and Goshen is invited. The guest speaker is to be Mr. Tonge, and the men are invit- ed to this evening. EARLY FENISHERS—Pupils of St. Mary's Separate School at St. Joseph staged a walk from Drysdale to Grand Bend on Sunday, with all proceeds going to the •South Huron Associatiion for Mentally Retarded. Four of the first arrivals at their des- tination are seen here as they look over the list of sponsors with Mrs. Phil Durand, one of the officials of the walk. Left to right are Don Ayotte, Richard Mommersteeg, who •came in first, Mrs. Durand, Henry Martens and Bill DeGroot.