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Zurich Citizens News, 1960-04-06, Page 1cH N S No. 14—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1960 Juveniles Win Come From Behind To Win Series In Three Straight The Zurich Lions Juveniles captured !the Ali -Ontario Juvenile D championship last Friday night when they edged Plattsville 6-5 in the fourth game of their best -of -five final series. After losing the first game of the series, the locals came back strong to take the laurels in three straight. The game was played in the Exeter Arena. Immediately following the game, the team was presented with the OMHA Trophy, by Stan Stokes, London, district representative for the Association. Team Captain Wayne Willert accepted the trophy on behalf of the Zurich Club. Winning the championship marks the second time in three years that the same group of boys have won an Ontario title. In 1957 they won the All -Ontario Bantam D title. Bob Johnston and Gerard Over- holt each scored twice, and Wayne Willert and Earl Wagner once to lead the locals to the victory be- fore 650 excited fans. STRONG COMEBACK After having Plattsville grab an early lead in the game, the locals carne back strong in the last half of the second and again in the third period, to squeeze out the victory. The visitors scored early in the game, at the .22 second mark in the first. Early in the second Bob Johnston tied the score, but two quick goals by Cressman and Gra- ham shot Plattsville right back into a 3-1 lead. PICTURE GOAL The smartest goal of the game was scored by Earl Wagner;at the 10.17 mark in the second period. Earl grabbed the puck in his own end, worked his way out past cen- tre ice, circled around the de€enee- man and then pulled the goaltend- er out of position to flip the puck in the empty net. This goal proved to be the turning point in the game, as less than a minute later Gerard Overholt tied the score for the locals. Bob Johnston scored his second goal of the game at 15,40 to give Zurich a 4-3 lead at the end of the middle session. The locals lead was short-lived, however, as Cressman tied the score for Plattsville early in the third period. At this point Willert and Overholt each scored for the locals before the final tally for the visitors came at the 17.50 mark. The game ended in a wild scram- ble for the puck around the Zur- ich goal, with Plattsville threaten- ing to tie the score. A total of 19 penalties were handed out in the contest, with 13 going to Plattsville and six to Zur- ich, Upon the team's arrival back in Zurich after the game, they were given a royal reception when they were met at the edge of town by the fire truck and driven around the village on the back, with the siren blaring. A brief ceremony followed in the Community Cen- tre, when all the players were cal- led upon to say a few words. THIRD GAME — WEDNESDAY Zurich won the third game in the series last Wednesday night in Ayr, with an impressive 4-2 win. Bob Johnston scored two goals in this game, with Gewit,gye and WaYherWiililert each potting g one The locals held a commanding 4-0 lead until late in the third period, when Plattsville banged in two quick goals within two min- utes. $2.50 Per Year -5 Cents Per Copy II -Ontario "D" Title Hay Council Lets Gravel Contract A contract for crushing and hauling 16,000 cubic yards of gra- vel]) on the roads in Hay Township was awarded to Robert Jennison, Grand Bend. The price of the con- tract is $1.05 per cubic yard, made up of 33 cents for crushing and 72 cents for hauling. Holding their regular meeting on Monday afternoon, the coun- cil of Hay Township authorized a grant of $20 to the Dashwood. Public Library. Another grant of $35 was made to the South Huron Agricultural Society, for the an- nual Hensall Spring Fair. First Aid Course In Mennonite Church The Mennonite Central Commit- tee has made arrangements for the holding of a St. John's Am- bulance first aid training course 'in the basement of the Zurich Mennonite Church. The first ses- sion, will be held this Monday night, April 11. There are still vacancies for a number of interested persons and anyone who would like to attend the six-week course is asked to contact Rev. Albert Martin as soon as possible. Work To Start Shortly On Bank of Montreal Renovation Work to extend and renovate the Bank of Montreal's Zurich branch will be started shortly, ac- cording to John E. Bannister, the manager. Mr. Bannister announced the award of the contract for the work to the Toten Construction Compa- ny of London and said the project is scheduled for completion at the end of July. Plans call for the construction of an extension at the rear of the building which will house a new steel -and -reinforced -concrete vault measuring some 220 square feet. Improved facilities will include a new streamlined counter line nth tile:-telle lie igite 'her low bronze and glass screens. There is .a single wicket at pre- sent. For the convenience of safe- ty -deposit -box customers, private coupon booths will be installed. close to the new vault. Designed by London architects, Riddle, Connor and Associates, the alterations will include complete redecoration of the office, and in- stallation, of new fluorescent lights, colorful rubber tile flooring, oak woodwork, new aluminum -and - glass doors and heating plant. ESTABLISHED IN 1908 The Zurich Branch of the Bank of Montreal was established in Fe- bruary, 1908. It was originally an office of Molson's Bank, which la- ter merged with the Bank of Montreal. The branch was first located in premises on Victoria street for - Bank. In 1910, the bank moved to the Bank of Montreal's present lo- cation at north-west corner of Main Street and Goshen Road. It is this office which will now be ex- tended and modernized. Lions Club Hears Details Of New Amplifying System Deputy -district Governor of Li- ons, Harvey McDermitt, Howick, was the guest speaker at the Mon- day night dinner meeting of the Zurich Lions Club held at the Do- minion Hotel. He reviewed the work carried out by the Zurich Club over the past year, praising the members for the fine job they have done. The speaker stressed the impor- tances of having activities carried out by the Club at all times. He also told of the plans for the TB Clinic which is to be held in July and August. Mr. McDermitt is the president of the Huron County TB Association. The guest was introduced by Lion Bob McKinley and thanked by Lion Russell Grainger. EXPLAIN AMPLIFIER SYSTEM Two members of the Exeter Lions Club were guests at the meeting, Lions Tom, MacMillan and Jack Smith. Mr. MacMil- lan explained the details of the project all the Clubs in Huron County are being asked to carry out, in the installation of an amp- lifying system in the new County Home at Clinton. Total cost of the system is esti- mated to be $4,300., which amounts to the equivalent of $10. per member throughout Huron County. Each club is being asked to donate an amount equal to the number of members they have. A ,deeasion„as,to-whether the...Zurich,. Club would participate was' left to the board of directors. Bob McKinley gave a report to the Club on the Juvenile hockey team which was sponsored during the past season by the Lions, and ONTARIO CHAMPS! ! This group of happy fel- lows won the OMIIA Juvenile D title last Friday night, when they defeated Plattsville in the fourth game of the best -of -five series. Front row, left to right, Dennis Amacher, Bob Johnston, Wayne Willert, Earl Wagner, Ron Deichert; middle row, left to right, Bob McKinley, manager; Joe Corriveau, Don John- son, Bill Wagner, Gerard Overholt, Don O'Brien, 4.• ;1 poach; back row, left to right, Danny Moore, score- keeper; John Masse, Larry Bedard, Murray Beli, Al- lan Thiel, Earl Yungblut, trainer. Left 'inset is Paul Weido, (Citizens News Photo) which won the. All -Ontario cham- pionship. It was decided that the boys on the team should be hon- oured in any way the hockey com- mittee would see fit. Lion Jack Bannister spoke briefly on the Cancer blitz, which members of the Club are to carry out on Monday, April 18. A special committee has been formed in the Club to arrange a suitable program to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Zurich Lions Club. The Club was char- tered 15 years ago this May. 0 VILLAGE CREST Pictured above is the offi- cial crest of the village of Zurich, which was recently de- signed by R. 11. Latimer, in- dustrial arts teacher at the Zurich School. The waves at the top of the crest represents Lake Huron to the west of Zurich; and the wide strip of space below the waves is the Bluewater High- way. The centre of the pic- ture shows the rich agricul- tural areas surrounding the village of Zurich, while the tree and the log below repre- sents industry. Village Council Sets Season for D.S.T. Various Grants Made The Zurich village council, holding their regular meeting on Tuesday night, adopted a resolution setting April 2)4 to October 30 as the pe- riod when Daylight Saving Time would be in effect although the council were opposed to the idea of having such a lengthy season of Daylight Saving Time, they felt they had no choice but to fall in line with other municipalities a- round. In other business the council de- cided to see the county engineer in regards to the section of the county road in the north section of the village. At the present time the road is in a deplorable condi- tion, and is definitely in need of improvements. A grant of $15 was authorized to the South Huron Agricultural So- ciety, for the Hensall Spring Fair. A membership fee of $20 was or- dered to be paid in the Municipal Officer's Association. 0 Local Residents Receive Citizenship Papers at Goderich Fifty-seven persons from many European countries received Ca- nadian citizenship papers in an im- pressive ceremony Thursday at the Huron County Court HOLM. Judge Frank Fingland spoke to them and presented certificates. Following the ceremony the new Canadians and many friends were entertained by the Imperial Or- der Daughters of the Empire, in the Canadian Legion Hall, Goder- ieh. Among those receiving papers from this district were: Andrew and Hendrika Hummel, R.R. 1, Zurich; Marinus and Joanna Ver- munt, R.R. 2, Zurich; and Fred- erick and Erna Schroeder, Dash- wood.