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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1959-02-11, Page 1No. 6 ZURICH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1959 12 Pages EIGHT NEW MEMBERS — Prior to his departure for Toronto, Rev. 0. Winter con- firmed this group of eight people at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, last Sunday morninig. Front row, left to right are: Gerald Thiel, Mary Ellen Thiel; middle row, left to right: Carol Fischer, Bill Dinnin, Rev. Winter, Judith Moore, Daniel Moore. (Citizens News Photo) Middle East ''''roblems, Brotherhood, Both Discussed by E.U.B. Ladies The WSWS and Ladies' Aid of Emmanuel E.U.B. Church met on Thursday, February 5, with Mrs. Melvin Brown in charge of the program. The meeting was opened with the singing of two , hymns, after which Mrs. Herb DesJard- ine read the Scripture and Mrs. Charles Minshall led in prayer. A trio, entitled, "Speak, my Lord", was sung by Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Amacher and Dennis. Mrs. Lloyd O'Brien read a poem, "Be my Val- entine". A paper on the study book, "Problems of the Middle East," was read by Mrs. M. Brown, This had been prepared by Miss Olive O'Brien. "There have been repeat- ed conquests in the Middle East. Today the United States and Great Britain are trying to win the confidence of the Middle East. Fifty percent of the oil from the Middle East is controlled by the U.S. $23 million were spent for food by the U.N. missionaries and they have earned the respect of the people of the Middle East. The agricultifre missionary helps the farmer. Good quality used cloth- ing is distributed. The Bible Soc- iety is very active here. Moslem young men buy bibles from the colporteurs. They need our pray- ers and gifts." Mrs. A. M. Amacher and Dennis sang a duet, "The Heavenly Light" accompanied by Mrs. Milton Oesch. Miss Olive O'Brien presented the topic on "Christian Brother- hood". "For the Christian the hu- man race is one big family. Ch- ristians are part of that family. They are members of various rac- es and citizens of the. world. The Christian is a brother to all. He knows Christian brotherhood cuts away all artificial barriers. The Christian's ambition is to build a social, economic and religious order where all men will recognize that brotherhood. Brotherhood lies at the base of our democracy. "What are the characteristics of Christian Democracy? First is co-operation. Every garment man wears and every mouthful of food has been given to him by man. No man liveth unto himself is what the Bible says. The Christ- ian relies upon individual as well as group co-operation. How could capital get along without labour, or vice -versa? Labour cannot get along without the money that capital pays him in wages. We can get along with people of other races. The Christian works with all who will work with him and he works for all. The second ch- aracteristic is responsibility, The Christian assumes responsibility gladly. He owes it to God and his fellowmen. He makes God's rule the rule for his life. "The third characteristic is truth. That is an essential of Ch- ristian Brotherhood. The first question for the Christian should be, "What are the facts?" False- hood should have no part in his life. Justice is the fourth charac- teristic. We cannot conceive of Christian Brotherhood without Justice. The Christian tries to be like his God. He desires to be free. Miss O'Brien.. asked at school, "Why do people come to Canada to live?" A little boy who was nine years of age said, "Because Can- ada is a free country." He had (Continued on ]Page Six) Masquerade, ;; ig Valentine 'Dance At Zurich Arena Valentine's Day will be celebrat- ed in Zurich on Saturday night with a full evening of entertain- ment. The Arena Board are sponsor- ing their annual masquarade skat- ing carnival, with attractive priz- es being offered for many differ- ent costumes. Last year's carniv- al drew a record crowd, and a still bigger turnout is expected to at- tend this year's event. The Zurich Lions Club are sp- onsoring a Valentine Dance in the Community Centre the same even- ing. Grant Edighoffer, and his Melody Masters will be supplying music for the occasion. This pop- ular young orchestra has recently purchased new uniforms, which make them look very attractive. A good crowd is expected out for this special Valentine feature. Will Pick Queen At South Huron Pupils of South Huron District High School will vote Thursday to select which of 10 students will reign as "Queen" of their annual "at home" dance the following day. Candidates are: Pam MacMillan, Exeter; Janet Gascho, Zurich; Ro- bin Smith, Exeter; Marion Yung- blut, Zurich; Paula Boulianne, Crediton; Eleanor Hodgins, Cent- ralia; Margaret Masse, Hay Town- ship; Jane Horton, Hensall; Patsy Cooper, Exeter; Marlene McBride, Exeter. Zurich Sets Daylight Time; Plans Early Move to IncorporateVillage At the request of the Huron County Council, the village of Zu- rich adopted Daylight Saving Time for the coming season, to become effective on April 26 and run th- rough until September 26. The County Council has asked all mun- icipalities in the county to adopt the same schedule for this year. The decision locally was made at the regular meeting of the village trustees, held on Monday night at the clerk's office. Ruth Weido Now Improving; Hurt In Car Crash Word received last night from St. Joseph's Hospital, London, was that Ruth Weido, 17 -year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Weido, Zurich, was much improved. Although she has not completely regain- ed consciousness, she spoke a few words late yesterday af- ternoon. Miss Weido received severe head injuries on Saturday, when the car in which she was riding skidded on ice and crashed into a tree on Wharn- cliffe Road, London. She is a student at South Huron Dist- rict High School. Speedy Action To Scene of Fire, But laze Controlled The Zurich Fire Brigade answ- ered a call to the home of Bob Masse, one and a quarter miles north of St. Joseph, on Monday morning. Apparently fire had started in the pipes of a kitchen stove, but when the Fire Brigade arrived the fire had been extinguished. Later in the day it was reported to the Fire Department in Zurich that from the time the call went in to the Zurich telephone office until the fire truck had arrived on the scene was only a total of four and a half minutes. The dis- tance to the home is about five miles from town. This indicates the speed with which the Fire Brigade acts from the time the siren sounds until they are on the scene of the fire. Bingo Winners For First C of C Event; Jackpot Not Won The first of a series of cash bingos sponsored by the Zurich and District Chamber •of Com- merce was held in the Community Centre last Friday night. Principal winners were: Mrs. Norman Fleischauer, Leroy Thiel, Lorne Rader, Mrs. Lorne Rader, Marvin McAdams, Shirley Weido, Mrs. Leo Meidinger, Elaine Hug - ill, Don Hurlbut, and Mrs. Ernie Laidlaw. Winner of a full house game was Mrs. Gordon Block. The jackpot prize was not won, and so the jackpot will be in- creased to $30 in 51 calls for this Friday night. Time of the bingo is 8 p.m. The matter of Zurich becoming an incorporated village was br- ought up at the meeting. The council decided to consult their lawyer and see what steps will be necessary in incorporating the vill- age. It was felt by the members of council that many benefits could be derived from being an incorp- orated village. The biggest advan- tage would be the amount of per capita grant which would be com- ing to the village if they are in- corporated. If the plan goes through necessary steps would be taken shortly so that by next el- ection date a reeve could be nam- ed and an extra councillor appoin- ted. Tenders were received at the Monday night meeting for an air- cooled engine, to act as an auxil- iary pump in the water system in case of a hydro breakdown. Four prices were on hand, but after considerable discussion council . members decided to hold the mat- ter over for a few weeks. Becoming effective immediately, all new renters coming into the village of Zurich will have to pay a $10 deposit for hydro service. 'According to Public Utilities man- ager Milfred Schilbe a number of families have moved away leav- ing unpaid hydro bills. The de- posit would cover any such bills, and if there was a balance left the party would be refunded the amount. This plan is carried out in most other municipalities a- round, said Mr. Schilbe. Considerable discussion took place at the meeting in regards to the repairing of the one well which is not working at present. It was decided to call in a well - driller and seek his advice on the matter. Plans are also under way by the council for the complete renovation of the Fire Hall some- time in the near future. 0 Liberals To Name Candidate Feb. 18 A nomination convention to pick a Liberal candidate in the forth- coming provincial election will be held in the Hensall Town Hall, on Wednesday afternoon, February 18, according to word received from E. Beecher Menzies, Clinton, president of the Huron Liberal Assoication. Guest speaker for the occasion will be Blake Huffman, former member of Parliament for Kent. All the municipalities in the rid- ing will be represented at the convention by delegates to be seI- ected by the municipal organiza- tions. 0 To Call Tenders 3 -Room Separate School Building Tenders will be called for in the next few weeks for the new Roman Catholic Separate School to bebuilt in Zurich. According to Father C. E. Doyle the plans have been returned and have been ap- proved. Originally the plan was for a two room building, but more pup- ils will be attending than figured on, so the school will have to be a three room building. It will be of single story construction. The architect for the proposed school is Charles H. Gitlin, London.