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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1959-05-06, Page 1latAnimataatossimanmacean No. 18 ZURICH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1959 ISERAgte*vouv ammo TEACHERS' CONVENTION — The annual Sunday School teachers' convention of the Lutheran churches of the Stratford district was held in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich, this past Sunday, and was attended by about 150 delegates. Shown here, left to right, are: Mrs. Ernie Laidlaw, Zurich, secretary of the .local Sunday School; Carl Bennewitz, Stratford,. president of the Association, and Elmore F. Klopp, superintendent of the Lutheran Sunday School in Zurich. (Citizens News Photo) Evangelical Church In Dashwo,a d Held Dedication .Service on Sunday The Dashwood Evangelical Un- ited Brethren Church has just com- pleted an improvement project, costing well over $4,000. The Ded- ication Service for these new im- provements was conducted this past Sunday, May 3. The improvements include two new oil furnace, a new lighting system and a new ceiling for the Sunday School department of the church, the repainting of the walls, the sanding and refinishing of the floor, the repainting of the class room chairs, and the varnishing of Mr. and Mrs. William O'Brien, Jr., and family, Toronto, have re- turned to their home after spend- ing a week's vacation in Zurich. 0 Mr. and Mrs, Mahlon Sauder were in Waterloo on Saturday at- tending the weddin gof Miss Ma- bel Leis to Maurice Sauder, at First United Church, 0 Dog Gives Fire Alarm at Hensall. (By our Hensall correspondent) Lightning was believed respon- sible for a fire which started late Saturday in the attic of a Hensall home owned by Glenn McKenzie. Hensall firemen extinguished the blaze but not before a quan- tity of clothes in storage was de- stroyed. Power in the home was cut. Mrs. McKenzie's attention was drawn to the fire by the family dog which was staring at the ceiling when she arrived home just before midnight. She investigated in the attic and •discovered the fire. Her husband, and two children were asleep and did not know of the fire until she wakened them. the chapel chairs, and the remod- elling of the Sunday School Chapel Worship Centre, with the addition of a new drape for a background. The 'call for this improvement project came when the need for rewiring was brought to attention. The disposal of the old shed that had for many years served as a storage place for wood and coal made necessary either a new build- ing for storing wood and coal, or a new heating system. The congre- gation decided on oil heating in- stead of wood and coal heating. The rewiring was completed about a year ago. The furnaces were installed during the past win- ter. The new ceiling and new lights were put in early this spring. The repainting of the walls the sanding and refinishing of the floor, the work on the chairs and the Worship Centre was comple- ted within the last few weeks be- fore the dedication. The Dedication Service was con- ducted on Sunday, May 3, com- mencing at 10 o'clock, in the main Sanctuary of the church, and was completed in the Sunday School Chapel at 11 o'clock. The Act of Dedication took place in the Sun- day School Chapel where the im- provements were made. The Pas- tor, Rev. W. F. Krotz, was in char- ge of the service, assisted by the choir, directed by Mrs. J. M. Tie- man, and two soloists, Mr. Harry Hoffman, and the guest singer Miss Alice Johnson, Arkona, with Mrs. Ken McCrae at the organ. The theme of the Dedication mes- sage was, "Why does the Church continue its Worship Services." This was supplemented by the Chou Anthem, "Come to Jesus Now." Miss Johnson sang "Douse of God" and Mr. Hoffman sang 'Bless this House." A liberal of- fering was received toward the cost of the project. Bingo Jackpot Won 13y Lady From Goderich Mrs. Ernie Fisher, wife of the mayor of Goderich, won the $90 jackpot in 61 calls at the weekly bingo in Zurich last Friday night. An ardent bingo fan, Mrs. Fisher has been coming to play bingo in Zurich for some time. This Friday a new jackpot will be started, with the prize being $50 in 50 calls. Each week it will increase in value, until it is won again. Winners last Friday night were: Mrs. A. Ducharme, Mrs. G. Hay, Mrs. G. Regier, Miss L. Rarich, Mrs. C. Wilkinson, Hensall, Mrs. L. Debus, Mrs. W. Hugill, Ted Steinback, Mrs. D. Bedard, Joyce Baechler, Mrs. C, Reid, Hensall, Mrs. C. Thiel and Mrs. L. Meidinger. The bingos are sponsored by the Zurich and District Cham- ber of Commerce, with the proceeds going to community service work, 0 Stanley Council Hosts Convention At the Monday night council meeting of Stanley Township, dis- cussion centred around .the sp- ring meeting of the Huron County Municipal Officers Association to be held this time in the Varna Hall on May 26. Commencing at ten o'clock, the meeting will ad- journ for dinner in the United Church at noon, with the Woman's Association catering and then will go back to the Hall for the after- noon session. Next meeting of the township council will be on Monday night, June 1, commencing at eight o'- clock. $2.50 Per Year -12 Pages Hay Council Agrees 'on Calcium. For Roads; 'Tally If rains ith Engineer At the regular meeting . of the Hay Township Council on Monday afternoon, the members decided to spend aproximately $3,000 on cal- cium chloride for the township roads this year. A certain amount of the dust preventative is to be applied in liquid form, and some in flake form. Other years the li- quid was used entirely, and the council felt this year they would like to try some of each to see which is best. Weed spraying on the township roads is to be left up to the decis- ion of the road superintendent, James Masse. A representative of the engineer- ing firm of C. P. Corbett, was pre- sent at the meeting, and reviewed the work being carried on in a number of drain projects in the township. A meeting is to be ar- ranged between the councils of both Stanley and Hay townships with representatives of the De- partment of Highways, to look ov- er the necessary ditch work which is to be done on the road leading to the beach at Drysdale, Council approved the paying of membership fees in the Huron County Municipal Officers Assoc- iation, Plans were made to at- tend the annual meeting of the Association, which will be held in the Varna Town Hall, on May 26. Seven will attend from Hay Town- ship. In other business council agreed to remove the building assessment from the property of Norman Gas- cho, where the house has been torn down. Discussion took place at the meeting as to whether the Town- ship should pay for fire calls in the township, or whether they should try and collect the fee from the property owner. A decision on the matter was not reached, and a meeting is planned between the council and trustees of the var- ious municipalities involved. The next regular meeting of the council will be held in the council chambers on Monday, June 1, at 1.30 p.m. Zurich Lions '4'k ill Sponsor Juvenile Ball; Name Officers For ext Tern At their regular dinner meeting in the . Dominion Hotel on Monday night the Zurich Lions Club deci- ded they would sponsor a juvenile baseball team this summer. Mil- fred Schilbe was appointed to the position of manager of the team. Ivan Yungblut, chairman of the nominating committee presented a proposed slate of officers for the coming season, Past president will be Delbert Geiger; president, Lloyd O'Brien; first vice-president, Herb Turkheim; second vice-president, Milfred Schilbe; third vice-presi- dent, V. L. Becker, Alvin Walper; tail twister, Ferd Haberer, Edwin Gascho, Earl Yungblut; lion tamer, Don O'Brien, Doug. O'Brien; sec- retary, Leroy Thiel; assisant, Hu- bert Schilbe ;treasurer, Jake Ha- berer; directors for one year, Jack Pearson,IKen Parke; directors for two years (two to be elected), Jerry Rannie, Nap Corriveau, Louis Schilbe, Morris Webb, Don Oke. Election for the officers will be held at the next regular meet- ing. The television antenna owned by the Lions Club, was sold to Don O'Brien. The Club decided to hold a car wash on Saturday, May 30. A number of these washes have been held in the past few years, and always proved to be a good money - raising activity for the club. Immediatley after the meeting the members of the club staged a drive for funds for the Cancer So- ciety. Annual Lutheran Sunday School Convention In Zurich Last Sunday The 34th annual convention of the Lutheran Sunday School Teachers Association of the Strat- ford Conference was held in St, Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich, this past Sunday, and was attend- ed by 150 pastors and teachers. The opening devotions for the convention were conducted by the Rev. E. J. Fischer, Brodhagen. Carl Bennewitz, Stratford, presi- dent of the association, extended a welcome to the delegates. On behalf of the trustees of the vil- lage of Zurich, Leroy Thiel wel- comed the visitors to Zurich. El- more F. Klapp, superintendent of the local Sunday School, extended greetings to the convention on behalf of his group. The afternoon sessions were de- voted to the conducting of business on hand, followed with an address by Rev. Delton Glebe, Kitchener. He spoke on the five character- istics of a good Sunday School teacher. The election of officers resulted in Carl Bennewitz again being re- turned to the post of president, while the vice-president is William Seltzer, Tavistock. Supper was served to the entire convention, in the church base- ment, and was catered to by the Ladies' Aid of the church. Rev. Fischer conducted the evening service, at which time Rev, A. Datars, Tavistock, was the guest speaker. Following the service discussion groups were held, after which th econvention came to a close. Delegates and pastors were present from Aylmer, Baden, Brodhagen; East Zorra, Ellice, Gadshill, Leamington, London, Mil- verton, New Hamburg, North Easthope, Paincourt, Philipsburg, St. Agatha, Stratford, Tavistock, Wellesley, Windsor, Woodstock, and Zurich. —0 Delegates Attend MidWODA Annual V. L. Becker, reeve of Hay Township, and Herb Turkheim at- tended the annual meeting of the Mid -Western Ontario Development Association, held in the Country Club at Stratford last Wednesday afternoon.