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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1959-04-29, Page 1No. '17 ZURICH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1959 DON'T LET IT HAPPEN What every town needs is a library, and Zurich is no ex- ception. Yes, we have one here, but do you know that if the people of this district don't support it any better in the future than they have in the past it will have to close. This would be a shame, and certainly no credit to the community. We appeal to you to give your Library the support it deserves so that there never will be any fear of having to close it. There is no reason why there shouldn't be a memebrship of at least 75 or 100, instead of the very low of about 25. Membership costs only $1.00 for adults and 50 cents for children. For every membership of $1.00 or 50 cents the Library in return receive a government grant for each dollar received in membership. Your Library is well stocked with the latest books, through the Huron County Mobile Library, so there is no excuse for saying that there is not any up-to-date reading available. If you are not a member now, will you see to it that you become one right away. Your membership card will be given to you by the Librarian, Mrs. Milton Oesch, or at the Post Office. As a good citizen, please do your bit to keep your Library open, ont only for this year, but for the years to come. Zurich. Will e Incorporated As Village; Decision Of Trustee Board It is now definite that Zurich will be incorporated as a village. Holding a special meeting on the matter on Monday night, the trus- tees passed a motion to the effect that necessary steps be taken to have Zurich incorporated as a village, and that the firm of Bell and Laughton, be engaged to draft the by-laws. It is the hope of the trustees that all arrangements will be com- pleted before the end of the year, so a reeve and extra councillor can be chosen at the regular nom- ination meeting. The fact that Zurich will have a reeve of their own means that the village will have a representative on the Coun- ty Council. The trustees have been advised that incorporating will not affect the school area in any way. The school tax rate paid by the resi- dents of the village will still go to the township area. There is a population in the vill- age at the present time of well over 700 people, which is more than necessary to become incor- porated. An increase in revenue will be coming to the village in the form of a per capita grant, which they have not been receiv- ing in the past. There is not ex- pected to be any change in the tax rate. • The only big problem to be iron - Westlake Store ed out before the by-law can be drafted is the establishing of boundaries at the four ends of the village. It is not definite at this time if more land will be tak- en into the incorporated village or if the present boundaries will be accepted for the time being. 0 Lions To Hold Cancer Canvass Members of the Zurich Lions Club will conduct a one night blitz in the village of Zu- rich, next Monday night, coll- ecting for the Canadian Can- cer Society. Al] donations will be greatly appreciated. Anyone who is not home on Monday night, or finds it more convenient to leave their don- ation at the local bank, may, do so. Monday night, May 4, is the date, and the canvass will get under way at eight p.m. Be ready for the canvasser when he calls for this worthy cause. Anniversary Sale Westlake Furniture store is a- gain celebrating their annivers- ary this year with another bang- up sale. Starting on Thursday, April 30, the sale will continue for eight days, until Saturday, May 9. As in past years, every article in the store will be reduced in price. A lucky draw will be open each day, including Wednesday, until 10 p.m. Westlake's invite everyone to visit them during their nine -day anniversary celebration. 0 Trees Are Planted. At Hensall Dump According to John Henderson, reeve of Hensall, 20,000 white pine and spruce trees will be plan- ted on the dump grounds 24 miles south-east of Hensall. The work, which is being carried out by the Provincial Department of Lands and Forests, began on Monday, but had to be held off due to the rain on Tuesday. ARTHUR S. BOLTON Associate Agricultural Representative for Huron County, has resign- ed from his position, and it is understood he has resigned the extension service. Mr. and Mrs. Bolton have two children, Carl and Janet, and live at Seaforth, He will be succeeded at the end of May, by Donald J. Grieve, now assist- ant agricultural representative of Elgin County. $2.50 Per Year -12 Pages WORK UNDER WAY. Construction of the new Separate School in Zurich got under way last Friday, and a number of local men are helping out with the work. In this photo, Father C. A. Doyle, who is secretary -treasurer of the' school board, shows how handy William Mero and Louis Farwell are at making stakes for cement form construction. Ready -mix concrete will be used, and it is expected the project will be ready for cementing in a couple of days. (Citizens News Photo) Trustees To Buy Water Pipe; Pay First Aid Course For Firemen At the regular meeting of the Zurich village trustees last Thurs- day night it was decided to call for tenders for a quantity of wat- er pipe, of various sizes, to be used throughout the village for the sup- plying of water. Sixteen old hydro meters are to be sold at a price of $1.50 each. The trustees decided they would pay for the costs of having as many members of the fire brigade as possible take the St. John's Ambulance first aid training cour- se, which is being organized at the present time. Secretary H. W. Brokenshire read a letter from the School In- spector, J. C. Goman, in connec- tion with the effect incorporation of Zurich would have on the Town- ship school area. According to the inspector there would be no ch- ange in the area, and the school Huron County Crop Report (By D. H. Miles, Agricultural Representative for Huron County) During the past week seeding operations have progressed favour- ably, with some people already finished. Growth has been slow because of cool weather. A warm rain is needed badly. Fall wheat fields are looking a little better. in Zurich would remain as it is now, under the area. In the discussion of incorpora- tion the trustees decided to hold a special meeting in the near fut- ure when they could further their plans. Jackpot Still Not on; Now S90 Everyone guessed wrong. The jackpot at the weekly cash bingos was not won last Friday night, and so it will be increased to $90 in 61 calls. With the outlook good for it's being won this week the larg- est crowd of the season is ex- pected to be on hand. Winners last Friday night were: Toni Meyers, Mrs. Har- ry Dietrich, Mrs. Leonard Sar - eras, Mrs. James Fester, Mar- lette, Mich; Mrs. Carlile Wil- kinson, Hensall; Gregory Wil- lert, Louis Willert, Mrs. Flem- ing, Crediton; Willner Adkins, Mrs. A, Reichert, Joyce Baechler, Goderich; Mrs. Clar- ence Reid, Hensall, Albert Smith, Stephen Mack, Robert Bannister, Earl Zimmer, Ross Fisher, Mrs. Leonard Erb, Mrs. Tom Meyers, Albert Hess, Mrs. Ernie Fischer, God- erich, Mrs. Leo Meidinger, and Mrs. Jack Bannister. Honor Bride -Elect At Church Shower Miss Donna Oesch, bride -elect of this Friday, was honoured at a miscellaneous shower held for her last Thursday night in the basement of the Evangelical U. B. Church. Friends and neighbours present- ed her with many lovely and use- ful gifts. The guest of honour was seated amidst a beautiful set- ting of streamers and spring flow- ers for the presentation. The evening was arranged by the ladies of the church . 0 Hospital News Jake Haberer has returned home after undergoing surgery in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Mrs. Stephen Meidinger and baby have returned home from. Clinton Public Hospital. Melvin Overholt is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, where he is undergoing surgery. Mrs. Henry Clausius is a pat- ient in Clinton Public Hospital for surgery. Mrs. Mary Beaver, RR 3, Bay- field, formerly of Zurich, is a pat- ient in Clinton Public Hospital. Women's Institute The next regular meeting of the Zurich Women's Institute has been changed to Thursday, May 14, at 8 p.m. in the Town Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, Grand Bend, will be guests at the meeting, and will. show interesting films on the Af- rican jungle Everyone is invited to attend this meeting.