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ZURICH Citizens NEWS
WED1NESDAY, JUNE 4, 1958
ZURICH edir.sts NEWS
i .iblished every Wednesday Morning at Zurich, Ontario, for the Police
Village of Zurich, Hay Township, and the Southern part
of Stanley Township, in I-Iuron County.
Printed by Clinton News -Record, Clinton, Ontario
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A. L. COLQUHOUN HERB. M. TURKHEIM
Publisher Business Manager
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1958
Duty Should Be A Pleasure
HAS THE CONSUMER a duty to buy? An economics pro-
fessor in a letter to a newspaper, answers, "No".
It is surely a new-fangled and false notion, the professor
argues, that the public ever has an obligation to purchase goods.
The classical and still correct theory of the market economy, he
says, is that a willing buyer and willing seller must meet. If
there's any duty involved, in his opinion, it's on the part of the
seller to offer a wanted commodity at an attractive price. The
flaw in this discussion, says The Financial Post, comes from
mixing up "duty," usually thought of as something painful, with
self-interest, which is something pleasant.
There's no duty either to buy or sell; but right now it would
be in everybody's interest if buying and selling were speeded up.
But it isn't conscience but advantage that makes people spend
money, or save it.
Province Finds Newspaper Best
A SURVEY conducted by a research organization for the
Province of Nova Scotia has turned up a piece of information
that gladdens our heart. Newspapers continue to be the most
effective advertising medium.
The province was anxious to know what led tourists to visit
the area, and some 3,000 visitors were questioned. The printed
word won hands down. Most of the people reported they had
gone to Nova Scotia to visit friends and relatives, or through
desire or curiosity. But when it came to advertising, newspapers
led the way. Some 15.4 percent reported they were influenced
by newspaper advertising. Magazine advs were credited with
attracting 10.3 percent.
The survey said: "Films, radio, and television programs ap-
parently did not have an appreciable effect on the tourists."
The value of newspaper advertising is that it attracts the
reader as he peruses the pages and it is still there for him to
come back to at his leisure.
Court Is The Publics Concern
Aa
DISTURBING REPORTS about the lack of respect for law
and order exhibited by some of the younger set continue to
circulate.
The remedy to such a condition is said to be more arrests
and stiffer sentencing when convictions are registered.
"Tough guys", smart alecks and just plain punks are always
a problem — they aren't really tough or smart — if they were
they would be working at a job instead of running contrary to
the rules of society. But tough or not, they constitute a problem
for policemen everywhere.
No law abiding resident wants to see his policemen running
around arresting everyone in sight but we do have police for a
purpose -- that of maintaining order in our society and in the
face of what seems to be disrespect for policemen we should.
make every attempt to back up the enforcement of law. In this
connection it is important that sentencing following convictions
be stiff enough to act as a deterrent or teach a lesson.
By reporting court news we act as the public's observer
(although some do not think we should) and in this manner
inform the reader about charges, defenses and findings,
Law enforcement is everybody's business. If there is dif-
ficulty in connection about it such as lack of respect then every-
body ought to be concerned.
Modern Etiquette
Q. My husband and I took
some guests for an auto ride re-
cently, and I sat in the front seat
with my husband, our guests in
the rear. I have been told this
was wrong. Was it?
A. Yes. You should have asked
one of your guests to sit in front,
while you sat in the back with
the ,others.
Q. If one is eating in a rest-
aurant where srnaiiI butter hats
'are served in little paper contain-
ers, is it all right to let the knife
rest on the pat when not in use?
A. Never. The knife, when not
in use, should rest along the up-
per right part of the plate --and
never, of course, wroth the handle
of the knife, renting on the table,
The Huron County Council
Will meet in the Court House, C oderieh,
pan Wednesd y, June 11, 1958,
at 10.00 a.m.
Al notices of deputations, etc., should be in the hands
of the County Clerk not later tham
Saturday, June 7, 1958.
A. H. ERSKINE,
Clerk, County of Huron
SUGAR and SPICE
(By W. !Bill) B. T. Smiley)
Well, Daddy -O, are you all set
for Father's Day? Will your big,
old, soft heart be just overflow-
ing, your big, oid, bloodshot eyes
just a1i1 filled up, when the great
day arrives?
*: ,
It it is, and they are, you're as
big e sucker as Ithink, and Dad-
dy -0 I ,think you're the biggest
sucker history has, seen• since the
invention of the wheel.
* * *
Spea!king of wheels lather us-
ed to be the big wheel in the fam-
ily. But i:n: the past couple- of gen-
erations, he's merely had his shou-
lder to it. Not to mention his
nose to the grindstone,
*
The degeneration of the tether's,
role in our ,family life, in the past
fifty years, is appalling. Father
has. sunk from "HEAD of the
HOUSE" to "figure of fun".
He has sunk from a seven -foot
adjutant to the Lord Almighty
down to .a five-foot Mother's Hel-
per, in the eyes of his children.
Ever since he stopped knocking
Mother about the cave with the
jaw -bone of a saber400th tiger,
he .has been losing ground steadily.
* *
"It's a man's world", whines
same fluffy, little, steely -eyed
woman. Saying which, she .pro-
ceeds to go out and reduce to e
quivering toil for her whim of
iron the first figure of a man
she can get her silken -covered
hooks into.
k *
An I have to do is think back
to my own father, if I want 'a
wave .of ineffable sadness to creep
over me, Even then, the rot was
creeping in, the jackal's were
'gnawing, at the ihamstri,ngs of the
Father, but I was too young to' re-
alize it. .
IVIer Dad waS quit man, a good
man, and a wise one. He knew
when he was up against superior
armament, and in most cases he
withdrew in .good ,order, when he
was outgunned. But once in a
while, with the flash of the fire of
his male forbears, he would
stand and fight, with a,1J the glory
of an old buck turning on the tor-
menting hounds.
* * *
For example, he'd hit his thumb
with a hammer. "Holy jurnpin'
BLAST ! 1", he would roar like
a wounded lion. My mother would
turn .pale and get to her ironing.
We kids would cringe under tab-
les, behind chairs, hearts thump-
ing with fear and excitement.
What happens naive -days? I hit
my thumb. with a hammer, "Hell's
'1How Can
Q. How can I remove the col-
ored letters from empty flour
sacks?
A. Rub pure lard thoroughly
into the letters and figures, soak
in lukewarm water for a few days,
then put in the bottler with soap
flakes and boll. This treatment
willremove all the :lettering,
Q. Haw can I soften egg shells?
A. By putting the eggs in vine-
gar for about 24 hours, longer
if necessary,
Q, How can. I dry a sweater
properly after washing?
A. Lay the sweater on a flat
surface, turning from time to
time. It will not stretch and will
be soft when dry.
Q. How can I prevent .the rust-
ing of mattress springs?
A. Rub the springs occasionally
with a cloth dipped into melted
paraffin, and ,they will never rust.
Q. How can I make a rubber
hot-water bottle last longer?
A. It will last twice as long
,if the steam is pressed out before
inserting 'the stopper, if it is
never 'filled more than two-thirds,
and inever with boiling water, amid
when not in use, the bag is hung
with opening downwards.
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holy oid bells.!", I mur-
mur, sotto voce, dancing around
on one foot, clutching the thumb.
"I'm gonna ;tell Mom you swore,
Dad", pipes- Hugh, :from the next
room. "You won't go to Heaven,
Daddy, if you talc alike that," cries
Kim from under the table. "That's
certainly wonderful language to
be using in front of the children,"
califs. Her Nibs, from upsstaies.
* * �<
My Dad didn't have to resort to
violence, or even anger, to keep
us kids in ,line. If we got tippy
at ,the dinner table, he'd just lay
•down his knife and fork and give
us, one piercing look, That was
enough, and deadly silence reign-
ed.
* * *
I tried that the other day. I
was „attempting to .tell tone Sup-
reme Commander that I wouldn't
be able to do the dishes that
night. The kids were carrying on
a .crossfire of gab and giggles.. I
laid down my fork and knife and
gave them a piercing look. It had
all the effect a piercing look
would have on Niagara Fans.
When my father told us some-
thing, we accepted iiit, It be said
black and .green cows gauze white
milk, that was good enough for
us. If I make a statement it calls
tor a panel discussion, invariably
commencing: 'Yabbut, listen, Dad,
how conn . . , etc.?"
• * ..
I realize fathers have brought it
on themselves, with their spineless
submission all the way down the
line. But the ridiculous pretence,
once a year, that father is loved,
honoured and obeyed is merely
rubbing salt in ,the wounds.
:r• �: *
So when it comes to Father's
Day, include me out. Unless, that
isi, there's a new set of gollf
clubs, or something worthwhile, in
HENSALL NEWS
Mrs, Flten Buchanan has sold
!ler property on Main Street to
Mrs. 'Cyril Cornish, Kincardinnie.
Mrs. Buchana:n's plans for the fu-
ture are indefinite.
Rev. R. A. Brook, Bluevale, was
guest minister at Bnucefield Un-
ited Church on Sunday morning.
.Chester Lee is a patient lin
South Huron Hospital, Ehceter,
with a heart condition, eand is
expected ,to remain there for a
few weeks. ,His many friendis
wish him a speedy recovery to
good health.
Bride -Elect Feted
At Hernsali Affair
MTS. Rodger Venner, Hensen,
was hostess at her home an Fri-
day afternoon for a presentation
for Miss Manion Desjardine, bride -
elect of this, month, whose mar-
riage to Murray Verner of Hens -
an, takes place in Grand Bend
United Church on Saturday June
14, at high noon.
Attending the affair were all
the first cousins. MViiss Grace
Johns, Exeter read the ,present-
ation address, and also presented
the lovely gifts, 'together With
Miss Joan T.riebner. Luncheon was
served with Mrs. Len Purdy, Hen-
sel",
ensal", and Mrs. Gilbert Johns, Ex-
eter, ,pouring tea.
0
A :armies sold a part of his
land to a young couple from the
city, and agreed 'to advise thein
on their contemplated garden and
poultry projects. For months, the
fernier patiently answered fool-
ish questions. Then one day, the
young fet"merette floored him with,
this one: "How will we know
when the pullets get to be cock-
erele?"
usiness and Professional Directory
AUCTIONEERS
ALVIN WALPER
PROVINCIAL
LICENSED AUCTIONEER
For your sale, large or small,
courteous and efficient service
at all times,
"Service that Satisfies"
Phone 119 Dashwood
LEGAL
BELL & LAUGHTON
BARRISTERS. SOLICITORS S6
NOTARIES PUBLIC
ELMER D. BELL, Q.C.
C. V. LAUGHTON, L.L.B.
Zurich Office Tuesday
Afternoon
EXETER Phone 4
DENTISTS
DR. H. H. COWEN
DENTAL SURGEON
L.D.S., D.D.S.
Main Street Exeter
Closed Wednesday Afternoon
Phone Exeter 36
DR. J. W. CORBETT
L.D.S., D.D.S.
DENTAL SURGEON
814 Main Street South
Phone 273 Exeter
Closed Wednesday Afternoons
HURON and ERIE
DEBENTURES
CANADA TRUST
CERTIFICATES
1 or 2 YEARS --- 33/4%
3, 4 and 5 YEARS — 4%
J. W. HABERER
Authorized Representative
Phone 161 --- Zurich
INSURANCE
For Safety
EVERY FARMER NEEDS
Liability Insurance
For Information About All
Insurances—Call
BERT KLOPP
Phone 93r1 or 220 Zurich
Representing
CO-OPERATORS INSURANCE
ASSOCIATION
Ontario Automobile
Association
For Particulars See Your
Authorized Representative
Ted Mittelholtz
Phone 198 — Zurich
DOCTORS
G. A. WEBB, D.C.*
'Doctor of Chiropractic
438 MAIN STREET, EXETER
X -Ray and Laboratory Fa,ciIities
Open Each Weekday Except
Wednesday
Tues. and Thurs. Evenings, 7-9
For Appointmet -- Phone 606
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
WESTLAKE
Funeral Home
AMBULANCE and PORTABLE
OXYGEN SERVICE
Phone 89J or 89W
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