Zurich Citizens News, 1959-03-18, Page 1N. l l
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1959
THREE STARS—of the Shamrock Tournament in Lucan last Saturday are these
members of the Zurich Peewees. In the centre is Richard Stade, classy netminder of
the locals, who won the "Carl Murphy" trophy for being the best goal -tender in the
tourney. On the left is Barry Block, who was chosen as an all-star centre ice man, and
on the right Cameron Witmer, chosen as an ail -star defence player. (Citizens News Photo)
Chamber 'Welcomes Three Members;
Discuss High School for the District
At the regular dinner meeting
of the Zurich •and Didtrict Chamb-
er of Commerce, held in the Do-
minion Hotel last Wednesday
night, three new members were
voted into membership in the or-
ganization. The three are Douglas
Robinson, Clarence Farewell, and
Albert CIausius. Official induction
ceremonies willtake place at the
next meeting.
A lengthy discussion took place
at the meeting in regards to a
proposed high school for Zurich. It
was the feeling of members that
a delegation should arange a meet-
ing with the Minister of Educa-
tion, at Toronto.
Also under discussion at the
meeting was the proposal of the
Chamber to the village in regards
to the opening of a new street
M the east part of the village,
Albert Kalbfleisch and Jack.
Bannister reported on the work
of the Public Relations commit-
tee. Mr. Bannister also described
the progress being made with the
Pee Wee hockey team, which is
sponsored by the Chamber.
Chairman of the bingo commit-
tee, Charles Thiel, gave a report
on the weekly bingos being held
in the Community Centre.
Car Stolen From
'earson's Lot
A car was stolen from the lot
of Pearson Motors in Zurich some
time over the past weekend. A
1955 model Chevrolet, the car
was last seen by employees on Sat-
urday afternoon. It is reported to
be in very good condition.
OPP Constable Cecil Gibbons, of
the Exeter detachment, is investi-
gating the theft. It is thought
the thieves will have considerable
trouble going far with the automo-
bile since they do not have the
ownership licence for the vehicle,
and it had old licence plates on it,
meaning that after Wednesday
they will not be able to use it. The
keys had been removed from the
Car on Saturday night at closing
time.
Bingo Winners
Frid.. y Night
Winners at the regular weekly
bingo in the Zurich Community
Centre last Friday night were:
Louis Willert, Mrs. Lorne Rader,
Mrs, Leonard Debus, Mrs. Nor-
man Fleischauer, Ross Fisher,
Louisa Rarich, Jack Yungblut,
Mrs. William Davidson, Earl
Neeb, and Karl Haberer. There
was still no winner for the jack-
pot.
Next week the jackpot will be
$55 in 56 calls.
Village Trustees
Take No Action
On Land fiurehase
The Village Trustees at their
regular meeting last Tuesday night
filed a request from the Zurich
Chamber of Commerce to purch-
ase land from Norman Gascho.
The Chamber had suggested pur-
chase of this former Zimmerman
property for the purpose of event-
ually opening a new street to the
east part of the village.
In other business the council
instructed secretary H. W. Brok-
enshire to contact the public
school inspector in regards to
what effect incorporation would
have on the school area. Members
of the councilexpect there will be
little effect.
The trustees granted permission
$2.50 Per Year -12 Pages
Co -Op Sales Hit High of $601,328.00,
Members Dine 'at Community Hall
Sales of the Hensall District Co -
Operative for the past year set a
new all-time high, it was revealed
at the organization's annual meet-
ing, which was held in the Com-
munity Centre, Zurich, last Thurs-
day evening. The total amount of
sales was $601,328, which is an
increase of $80,000 over last year.
The annual meeting was in the
form of a hot turkey banquet,
which was catered to by the Lad-
ies' Aid of the Lutheran Church.
President of the Co-op, Russell
Grainger, was ' the chairman for
the evening.
While the total sales showed an
increase for the year, the gross
margin was also increased by $72,-
917 to $80,891. The total assets
of the company also showed an in-
• crease to the amount of $25,000.
In a break -down of the gross mar-
gin it was shown that the Zurich
branch had the largest margin,
$26,370, compared to $21,481 for
the Hensall branch, and $13,545
for the Brucefield branch. The
net savings for the year was
$36,926.
The am al statement was pre-
sented to the meeting by William
Harvey, Goderich, the area super-
visor of the United Co-operatives
of Ontario, who was introduced
by Garnet Mousseau, manager of
the Hensall depot.
Director's Report
The report of the directors was
presented by Allen Armstrong who
said they were happy to have
such efficient managers at each
of the branches, He told of the
company having to buy new trucks
this past year, at a considerable
expense. At Brucefield they sold
the old house, which was on the
Co-op property, for $100, and they
had received $4,500 from the De-
partment of Highways for the
land. A new storage warehouse
to have town water installed at
the home being remodelled by
Earl Gingerich (former Weido
property) .
was also built at Brucefield,
where, the directors felt, real
progress is being shown since they
purchased the plant from J. K.
Cornish.
Mr. Armstrong told how they
had been thinking of a fertilizer
mixing plant, but thought it best
to wait for awhile before going
ahead with this project. He also
explained that the biggest prob-
lem facing the directors today is
the amount of accounts receivable.
Describing the year as a very
successful one, the directors re-
commended a five per cent divi-
dend on patronage, which was en-
dorsed by the members.
Glen Weido, RR 1, Zurich, was
elected as a director for a three-
year term, replacing Orland Reich-
ert,
eichert, who has held the position for
six years, as long as it is possible
to hold the office. George Clifton,
Brucefield, was re-elected for an-
other 'three-year term as director.
Other directors are: Russel
Grainger, Zurich; Bert Klopp, Zur-
ich; Alex McGregor, Kippen; Al-
len Armstrong, Varna; Lloyd
Walper, Dashwood and Alex Mc -
Beath, Kippen.
About 325 people were present
for the evening. Entertainment
was provided in the way of a
comedy play, acted out by mem-
bers of the Unique Farm Forum.
A sing -song was led by Delbert
Geiger, with Mrs.'°`B'eatrice Hess
at the piano.
Guests at the head table, who
were introduced by Alex McGreg-
or, Kippen, 'included: Mr. and Mrs.
George Clifton, Brucefield; Mr,
and Mrs. William Harvey, Gode-
rich; Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Mous-
scan, Hensall; Mr, and Mrs. Bert
Klopp, Zurich; Mr. and Mrs. Rus-
sel Grainger, Zurich; Mr. and Mrs.
Alec McBeath, Kippen; Mr. and
Mrs. Allen Armstrong, Varna; Mr.
and Mrs. Orland Reichert, Hen -
sail; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Walper,
Dashwood; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mc -
Nall, Brucefield; Mr. and Mrs, R.
E. Shaddick, Hensall; and Mr. and
Mrs, Ken Hern, Exeter.
A dance rounded out the even-
ing's program.
CO-OP ANNUAL—The annual meeting of the Hen-
sall District Co -Op was held in the Community Centre,
Zurich, last Thursday night. Shown here is the board of -
directors of the organization, along with the three man-
agers. Front row, left to right are: Bert Klopp, secretary
of the Co -Op and manager of the Zurich branch; Garnet
Mousseau, manager of the Hensall branch, and Ray Mc -
Nall, manager of the Brucefield branch. Back row, left
to right are: George Clifton, Allen Armstrong, Alex Mc-
Beath, Orland Reichert, retiring director; Lloyd Walper,
Glen Weido, newly -appointed director; Atex McGregor,
and Russel Grainger, (Citizens News Photo)