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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1959-12-16, Page 1No. 50 --First With The Local News ZURICH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1959 $2.50 Per Year -5 Cents Per Copy Lloyd O'Brien. i\amed Zurich's First Reeve ELECTION OFFICIALS. At every election two officials are required at each polling booth; one as deputy returning officer and the other as poll clerk. Serving in this cap- acity at the poll in the Zurich Town Hall at last Monday's township election were, left, Leroy O'Brien, and right, Gordon Surerus, The lady receiving a ballot from D.R.O. Le- roy O'Brien is Mrs. Delbert Geiger, whose husband was elected to the Hay Township council. At the time this picture was taken, poll clerk Gordon Surerus is carefully checking the voters' list to see that her name is on it. • (Citizens News Photo) Road Closing By -Law Protested; May Have To Build New Bridge Five persons have signified their oppositionto the idea of closing the sideroad between con- cessions five and six in Hay Town- ship, and as a result the Town- ship council is in doubt as to what steps should be taken. The bridge on the road isalmost beyond be- ing fit to use, and if the road is to remain open there will have to be • a new bridge bult. Expressing opposition to t h e closing idea, by letter, were: Wil- liam Northcott, Orville Taylor, Clayton Prouty and Dr. M. C. Fletcher, while the fifth objector, Ernest Willard, appeared before the council in person. As a re- sult of the objections raised the council turned the matter over to their solicitor for further advice. At the meeting of the council on Friday afternoon Oscar Greb was again appointed as the township representative on the South Hur- on• High School Board, for the year 1960. William Haugh was appointed as representative on the Sauble River Conservation Auth- ority, from now until January, 1960. The council received a request from Dr. J. Read, who owns a cottage in the Sharrow survey, for New Post Office Is Planned Here For This Winter some help in keeping the road 'op- en to his cottage during the win- ter. Since it is not the practice of the council to give any help on any roads leading to sub -divisions, they filed the request. A third reading was given a by-law setting the rates of pay for the township council and of- ficials of the township for the year 1959. A grant of $400 was made to the Hay Township Community Centre Board. Road superintendent James Masse was instructed to purchase two new tires for the Township road grader, to replace two which are not proving satisfactory. A number of appeals against 1959 tax notices were received by the council, and in a few cases adjustments were made. -E. H. Edighoffer was released from pay- ing business tax, since he did not operate a business during the year 1959. E. L. Mickle and Son were allowed a reduction of half the taxes they were to pay on a build- ing at Kippen which was torn down during the past year. According to a news release from the Department of Publiic Works in Ottawa last Wednesday, a new post office, to cost approx- imately $25,000 is, to be built in Zurich this winter. The project is to come under the Dominion Gov- ernment's winter works program. Some weeks ago it was revealed ,that the Department had taken an option on land north of the .home of Norman Gascho, on Gosh- en Street, and it is expected this will be the site of the new federal building. Local postmaster, William. Sie- bert, told the Citizens News last week that he has received a pro- posed layout for the interior of the new building. In a conversation with Elston Cardiff, MP for Huron, on. Tues- wvening, he informed this Tues- day that as yet he has re- ceived no official confirmation on the project, but he expected word on the matter very shortly. 0 Zurich Flyers Fold Blame Lack Of Player Interest Prizes Are Listed For 'jl ecorated Home & Business At the regular dinner meeting of the Zurich and District Cham- ber of Commerce last Thursday night plans were set for the "best decorated business place" and "best decorated home" contest which is to be staged in Zurich this year for the second time. In each class the prize money will be divided as follows: first prize, $10; second prize, $6; and third prize, $4. The Zurich Flyers, local inter- mediate hockey club, are no long- er in existence. Following a 19-2 loss to Phillipsburg last Friday night, the members of the club decided to disband. Lack of interest on the part of players, and lack of support on the part of the fans, were given as the main reasons for the club folding up. In last Friday's game played in New Hamburg, only eight players were on the lineup. The crowds at the games • so far have been pitiful. Each home game played has cost the club a considerable amount of money, Fortunately, before the season st- arted the executive of the club raised enough money to wipe out past debts and they still had a surplus on which they have been carrying on since. Now, however, the funds are exhausted, and ra- ther than go into debt they felt it advisable to drop out of the league. In the six games played to date, the Flyers had lost each time out. • Judging of the homes and bus- iness places will take place this weekend. The results will be published in the special Christmas edition of the Citizens News next week. The contest is being sponsored jointly by the Chamber of Com- merce and the village of Zurich, in the interest of beautifying the town for Christmas. It is expec- ter that the competition will con- tinue to build up each season in the years ahead. Leroy Thiel., Harold Thiel, Hubert Schilbe And William Siebert Acclaimed As Village Council Lloyd O'Brien, a veteran of 11 years in municipal office in the Police Village of Zurich, was acclaimed the first reeve of the newly incorporated village, by acclama- tion, at the nomination meeting on Monday night. The four councillors, all elected by acclamation, will be: Leroy Thiel, Harold Thiel, Hubert Schilbe and William Siebert. Over 100 enthusiastic ratepayers attended the meeting. Santa Claus Will Be At Community Centre Saturday The Zurich Lions Club will be bringing Santa Claus to town on. Saturday afternoon, and will have him. at the Com- munity Centre at 2.30 p.m. There will be treats for all the children, and movies will be shown. This annual event. is financed through the fowl bingo held each year. 0 Latimer Shows Chamber Proposed lans For Park The question of Highway No. 84 reverting to the county of Huron was again brought up for discussion at the dinner meeting of the Zurich and District Cham- ber of Commerce last Thursday night. As a result of considerable discussion on the matter a new committee, headed by Jack Pear- son, was appointed to take further action on the situation. H. R. Latimer, industrial arts teacher at the school in Zurich, was present at the meeting and spoke briefly on the proposed com- munity park in Zurich. He also "showed the members of the organ- ization a scale model he has de- signed, outlining all the various sections of the park. The model will be on display in a store win- dow after Christmas. The Chamber decided they would again sponsor a decorating contest for Christmas, such as the one which was staged here last year. Particulars of the con- test will be found elsewhere on this page. A number of lucky draws were held at the meeting, which was in the form of a Christmas din- ner. Winners were: V. L. Beck- er, Charles Thiel, Keith Westlake, Harold Thiel, Lorne Rader, Harv- ey Horner, Dr. W. B. Coxon. President of the local group, Charles Thiel, was in charge of the meeting, with Mrs. Milton Oesch acting as pianist. Milton Oesch was song leader. 0 Zurich School Carol Service At Lutheran Church The pupils of the Zurich Public School will be holding their annual Carol Service in St. Peter's Luth- eran Church, Zurich, on Tuesday, December 22, at 10 o'clock in the morning. The general public are cordially invited to attend this annual event. THE WAYSIDE PULPIT By W. PAUL FISCHER, B.A. Pastor St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich A VOICE CRIES: "In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, Make straight in the desert a highway for our God." Isaiah 40: 3 Jesus is the Word of God made flesh. The voice spoken of here by the Prophet Isailah was fulfilled by the great Advent Figure, John the Baptist. His preaching and his whole life was a sermon that ,made the country of Judea shake! The Holy Spirit used his voice together with his strange, spartan, wilder- ness life to call the people of his day to a forthright and genuine repentance in preparation far the dawn of a New Day at the birth of the Son of God. We will do well to heed the call of this strange, dedicated, discip- lined Voice to a change of mind and heart and life as a vital part of our preparations for the Good News of God's coming to man and dwelling among us through the Living Word made Flesh. John the Baptist might also be Three Nominated Three men were nominated for the position of reeve: Lloyd O'- Brien, Leroy Thiel and Albert Kalbfleisch, but the latter two declined to qualify. called a road builder preparing the way of the Lord, whose great desire is to come to all men every- where. His God-given task was to make a highway .in the wilderness of human nature for the corning of God to men. This is always the task of Jesus' disciples in every age, to be road - builders of the Kingdom. Discip- les are roadbuilders! It is the:com- m.on calling of everyone in whom Christ is born to follow Him in serving love one to the other. Then shall we truly celebrate Christmas. The valleys of sin will be lifted up, the mountains of un- concern shall be cut down, the crooked ways shall be straightened out, the rough places become a plain. "And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together." LLOYD O'BRIEN FIRST REEVE OF ZURICH In addressing the group, Mr. O'Brien outlined the work that has been carried out in connection with the recent incorporation. He explained that not much other work had been done, since the trustees had been putting all their ef- forts into the incorporation move. The new reeve also spoke briefly on the village's water system. Four Councillors Qualify Seven men: Leroy Thiel, Wil- liam Siebert, Hubert Schilbe, Earl Zimmer, John Turkheim, Clarence Geoffrey and Harold Thiel, were all nominated for councillors, but only four of the group qualified. Leroy Thiel and Harold Thiel have both been members of the trustee board for the past two years, while both Mr. Schilbe and Mr. Siebert are newcomers to municipal politics. All the candidates were present at the meeting, and each one spoke briefly. Others who spoke at the nom- ination were Hay Township Reeve V. L. Becker; deputy -reeve Karl Haberer, and deputy -reeve Alvin Rau, of Stanley Township, who brought greetings from Stanley to the newly incorporated village. Albert Kalbfleisch, a candidate for reeve, explained to the gath- ering that he was not eligible to qualify since he has a position with the Crown. He told of how he, along with a former clerk of Zurich, the late A. F. Hess, start- ed working on the incorporation idea many years ago. School Trustees Six men were appointed as school trustees for the village. They are Rev. W. Paul Fisch- er, James Parkins, Herb Turk - helm, Keith Westlake, Doug O'Brien and Don Oke. Financial Situation In giving his report to the meeting, public utilities manager Milfred Schilbe pointed out that there was an increase in revenue of over $2,000 in the hydro system during the past year. He said 12 new water customers have been added during the past year, mak- ing a total of 261 at present. The general account of the vil- lage shows a credit balance, as of December 14, 1959, of $4,600.24, while the water system balance at the same time is $3,649.33. Bean Growers Told Future Looks Promising; 1959 Yield Was Good Farmers attending the annual bushels of the 1959 crop. He said No 2 district Huron -Perth meet- the board felt it would be much ing of the Ontario Bean Growers' better to export this amount this Marketing Board in Zurich Mon- fall before the seaway closed be - day, were told crop prospects for cause of expected keen competi- the future look encouraging. tion in the spring of 1960 from Good Yield large surpluses in the United The 1959 yield in Huron Coun- States. ty was termed a good average The planting season of the 1959 crop. crop of white and yellow eye beans Huron County farmers plant was quite favorable and in some about 17,000 acres of beans and areas earlier than average. Crop the 1958 yield was valued at report cards completed by grow - $800,000. One grower, Max Turn- ers and returned to the board of - bull, of the Dashwood district lice at London, showed an acreage said the Ontario Bean Growers' increase of 33,i percent. Marketing Board is one of the The negotiating committee fixed best working farm organizations the price on marketing agreement in the province and is doing a on the 1959 crap as follows: magnificent job. All beans delivered on or before Directors were present from December 31, 1959, minimum price five counties. Named Huron Coun- is $6 per hundred weight and for ty directors for 1960 were, Charles all beans delivered on and after Rau, RR 2, Zurich; Fergus Turn- January 1, 1960, to and including bull, RR 1, Dashwood; Harvey August 14, 1960, the minimum Coleman, RR 1, Zurich; Robert price is $6.15 per hundred weight. Allen and Harvey Taylor, both of A guaranteed processing charge Brucefield; and Ray Fisher, Zur- to the dealers was set for the first ich. time. Reporting on the Ontario Bean _._o Growers' plant at London, Paul Dashwood Men' Feduik, secretary of the plant, said current assets totalled $421,- 256 for the period ending August ClubHears Exeter 31, 1959, with a net income the same period of $9,838. Sales $374, s Gf0 $63,805 and bean sales by the Nhniste'r Speak Total operating expenses were board totalled $374,660. Cost of Dashwood Men's Club held their the beans sold was $368,739. regular supper meeting at the Douglas H. Miles, agricultural Village Ian, Grand Bend, on Mon - representative for Huron County, day evening, with an attendance spoke on extension work. He said of 45 members. 85 percent of the Sanilac variety President Alvin Waiper intro - of beans were grown in Huron duced the guest speaker, Rev. County and proved very satisfact- Bren DeVries, Exeter, who gave 0r in 1958. an inspiring talk "on and after" Chairman Archie McMurchy of the war in his former country. the marketing board, in his report, On behalf of the club he was said the price of the 1959 crop to ably thanked by William Haugh. the grower for the first two mon- Former president Glen Webb the was slightly above the mini- was presented with a gift by Rein - mum fixed price and large . quan- hold Miller, for his work during titles were purchased by all deal- the past year. ers during that period, Domestic After discussion of various ac - prices have been holding steady tivities, a draw of gifts took place, he said. donated by the merchants, after The board has exported 56,000 which the meeting was adjourned.