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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1974-08-01, Page 1NO. 31 - FIRST WITI-1 THE LOCAL NEWS Vandalism caus f he THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1974 150 PER COPY vy damage to area buildings Broken windows at Huron County shed Huy Tonship building receives da g Plate glass smashed at Co -Op Stud ,nts r for centre =.uhf mechunology For the past six weeks, six area students have been working to establish a Mechanology Centre, in Zurich, with funds provided by an Opportunities for Youth grant. Initiated by Prof- essor J. Hart, Head of Computer Sciences Department, U. W. O. the project is designed to prov- ide the groundwork necessary for the future establishment of a permanent Mechanology Centre in Zurich, What is inechanology? As the name suggests, mechanology concerns the study of the relat- ionship between man and mach- ines. Directed towards optimism this study is concerned primarily with the possible benefits man can receive from machines, and how they can be used more efficiently in order to enhance roan's life. In order to establish exactly how the technological changes of the past have affected our lives, extensive interviewing of the senior citizens in the Zurich area is being carried on. In this manner, it is hoped that (continued on page 2) A rash wave of vandalism hit the Zurich area last week- end, and left several thousand dollars in damage behind. Buildings hit were the Huron County Shed, the Hay Township Shed and the Hensall District Co -Op, all on tate Blind Line in Hay Township, as well as the Post Office in the village. At the Huron County road department building, the hood- lums smashed every frosted window in the large garage doors across the front of the building, The gasoline pumps were brok- en, and several lights smashed on the building itself. There was no indication of anything being stolen from the building or the gas tanks. Next in line for the vandals to hit was the Hay Township garage, and here again tuost of the windows in the large garage doors were smashed. As well, rhe gas pump was broken right off it's mooring, although there was no indication that any petroleum had been stolen. Heavy plate glass was the victim at the Co -Op building, as the large window in the front of the building was smashed, and also the heavy glass in the front door. Entry was gained into the Co -Op building, and a considerable amount of damage was caused to lawn mowers and cases of uii in the warehouse. Just one week ago thieves made off with about $17 in change when they brdke into the sante building, but they were frightened away when they were surprised by an employee of the firth. Ar the County building one of the vandals left a trail of blood behind, apparently result- ing front an injury in connect- ion with the window smashing episode. All three episodes took place on Friday night or early Satur- day morning, The third place to be vidtim- ized over the weekend was the Post Office in Zurich, where the two words, "Post Office" were ripped right off the front wall of the building. Members of the Exeter Prov- incial Police detachment are investigating the four incidents. 0 loo A new record for blood donors was set in Zurich on Tuesday night, when 146 persons regist- ered for the Red Cross Clinic held at the Community Centre, Officials told the Citizens News that they were extremely pleas- ed with the tretnendous response to their appeal for donors, As an added attraction three area business firths donated a Gas Barbecue to the event, to be drawn for as a door prize. Winner of the unit was Ross Fisher, R.R.3, Zurich, The businessmen who donated the unit were Irvin Martin, Cleve Gingerich and Elam Shantz, The clinic began at 6 p. tn. s.nd closed shortly after 9 p.tn, Members of the Zurich Women's Institute, along with volunteers from various church organizat- ions in the community, assisted the Red Cross officials through- out the evening. Overall organ- izer for the clinic was Mrs. Mildred K lopp. 0 There will be no edirion of the Citizens News published next week, to allow staff members to enjoy one week's vacation. The office will also be closed from Friday, August 2, to Monday, August 12. Highly respected Zurich citizen passes away suddenly A prominent Zurich business- man all his life, Ivan W. Yung- blut passed away suddenly in Kitchener on Saturday, July 27, in his 67th year. He was born in Zurich on December 30, 1907, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Yungblut. For many years, along with his brother Earl and father he operated the Yungblut Meat Market in the village, until his retirement a couple of years ago. His wife, the former Marg- aret Schilbe, pre -deceased hint in 1967. In his younger days, Mr. Yung blut was a prominent athlete in the area, playing baseball for both Zurich and Hensall teams, as well as hockey for teams in Zurich and Seaforth. An active member of the Zurich Lions Club, he was a charter member of the organiz- ation and served as president during the second year of the club's operation. He was also a Past Master of the Hensall Masonic Lodge. Surviving are one son, Will- iam, of London; one daughter, Mrs. Graham (Marion) Farquhar, of Waterloo; one brother; Earl, of Zurich; one sister, Miss Inez Yungblut, of Zurich, and grand- children, Eric and Julia Farqu- har and Mark, Jane and Maria Yungblut. The body rested at the West- lake Funeral Home, Zurich, until Tuesday afternoon, when the funeral service took place at 2 p.m. with Rev. A.C. Blackwell officiating. Inter- ment was in St, Peter's Luther- an Cemetery, Goshen Line. Pallbearers were Ray and Hubert Schilbe, Paul and Jack Yungblut; Campbell Krueger and Kenneth Schilbe. A Masonic service was held at the funeral home on Monday evening.