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Zurich Citizens News, 1961-01-26, Page 171/ ZURI a)/1/ NEW No. 4 — FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1961 $2.50 PER YEAR — 5 CENTS PER COPY WORK BEE — Sponsored by the Zurich Lions Club, a bee was held last Wednesday afternoon to arrange temporary living quar- ters for the Elzar B. Masse family, in the Bronson Line school. Be- tween 20 and 25 men, some Lions, and other friends and neighbours, turned out to lend a willing hand. Within a couple of hours the men had the old school house converted into a five -room living quarters, which will accomodate the family until their house can be rebuilt. Shown here, on the left, are, Philip Masse, father of the fire victim; Alfred Meidinger, a neighbour, and Elzar Masse. On the right are Don Oke, Leroy O'Brein and Nap Corriveau, three of the members of the Lions Club who were helping with the work. (Citizens News Photo) Zurich Ju ed s Uilbe eek With T ,,Fo Victor ZURICH 4—LAMBETH 3 Playing in Lucan on Monday night, the Zurich Lions Juveniles defeated the Lambeth Juveniles 4- 3, in a real see -saw battle that saw both teams leading at different stages of the game, Wayne Willert was the big gun in the locals victory, with two goals, while Earl Wagner and Ger- ard Overholt each scored once. Lambeth took an early lead in the first stanza, scoring two goals before Zurich made an appearance on the score sheet, wtih Earl Wag- ner scoring from John Masse and Don Johnson. In the second period, Willert scored two quick goals, within a half minute of each other, to shoot Zurich into a temporary lead, but minutes later Lambeth again tied the score. Overholt scored what turned out to be the winning goal, at the 1.35 mark in the third period, when he hanged in a pass from Paul Weido. That ended the scoring for the game. Only two penalties were handed out in the contest, one to each team. Lambeth will be the visitors in Zurich this Friday night, to take part in the special Minor Hockey Night which has been arranged. ZURICH 11—OAKRIDGE 1 The Zurich Lions Juveniles gave the Oakridge Acres team a lesson in scoring goals on Saturday night, as they thumped the city boys 11-1 in a game played in the local arena. Paul "Woody" Weido was the big gun in the Zurich attack, banging Via A NEWS The annual meeting of the Uni- ted Church Sunday School was held on Wednesday evening last, with the pastor .Rev. T. J. Pitt in charge. The officers and teachers elected are as follows; superintendants, W. T. McAsh, A. J. Mustard; secretary, Mrs. William McAsh; treasurer,- Iv- an McClymont; organists, Carol Taylor, Shirley Mustard, Shirley Johnston; auditors, Mervyn John- ston, Gordon Johnston; kindergar- ten class, Joan McClymont, Lois Rathwell; primary girls, Mrs. Mer- vyn Hayter, Mrs. Gordon Hill; primary boys, Mrs. Ronald Taylor, Mrs. Wayne Taylor; junior girls, Mrs. Fred McClymont, Mrs. William Taylor; junior boys, Mrs. Robert Taylor, Mrs. Wat Webster; Bible class, Mrs. Gordon Coleman, Mrs. T. J. Pitt, rred McClyrnont. ten y, P st s a d 'Ma11i " Tie in three goals. Bob Johnston and John Masse each scored twice, while singles went to Wayne Wil- lert, Larry Bedard, Ron Deichert, and Gerald Overholt. While scoring only once in the first period, the locals went on the rampage in the second and sent five pucks past Doug Young in the visitors nets. They equalled the fete again in the third, while the visitors earned their only marker in that period. Only one penalty was handed out by referees Doug O'Brien and Don Hesse, that to Gorman of Oakrid- ge Acres in the third period, for elbowing. A good crowd braved the near - zero weather to witness the con- test, and see the locals play their first home game with their new uniforms on. The next home game will be here on Friday night, when Lambeth will be the opposition. This game will be played in con- nection with Minor Hockey Week, which is being observed all this week. ZURICH 4—HENSALL 4 Blowing a 3-1 lead going into the third pertod last Friday night, the Zurich Lions Juveniles hung on for a 4-4 tie against the Hensall Juv- eniles. The game was played in the Hensall arena, before a large crowd of loyal fans. Hensall opened the scoring ear- ly in the first period, when Bon- thron scored from Shaddick. Min- utes later Paul Weido banged in a pass from Bob Johnston, and with only a minute left in the period Wayne Willert scored his first of two goals with Gerard Overholt earning the assist. Don Johnston, back in the Zur- ich line-up after being sidelined with a shoulder injury, scored on a pass from Willert early in the second frame, for the only goal of that period. The third period was only 50 sec= onds old when Shaddick banged in a pass from Chipchase, only to have Willert come back unassisted and shove Zurich two goals up ag- ain. A minute later Shaddick pum- ped in his second goal of the game, and with only five minutes left to play Kyle scored the tying goal, on a pass from Shaddick. Despite numerous scoring opportunities in the last five minutes, neither team was able to score. Only one penatly was handed out in the cleanly -played contest, that to Chipchase in the first period for roughing. Minor Hockey Night Here This Friday Operating under the slogan, " Take your boy, don't send him, to the Arena," plans have been made to observe Minor Hockey Week in Canada in the local Arena with a special "NIGHT" on Friday night. All across Canada this is known as Minor Hockey Week, and all centres are observing the same with a special night sometime dur- ing the week. Arrangements are under way to have a Pee Wee hockey game get under way at 7 p.m. sharp, with the second half of the twin bill being a Juvenile game between the Lambeth Juveniles and the Zurich Lions Juveniles. This game is slated to begin at 8.30 p.m. It is the hope of the various or- ganizations sponsoring minor hoc- key in Zurich that the arena will be packed for this special attrac- tion on Friday night. All parents are urged to come out and see their children 'and their friends and neighbour's children, in action at Canada's national sport. Playoffs Begin On Monday night, January 30, the WOAA group play-offs between Hensall Kinsmen Juveniles and the Zurich Lions Juveniles will get under way in the local arena, in the first of the hest -of -five series. These two teams have been bitter rivals all season, and with the playoffs starting, there promises to be real excitement in every game. 0 Hensall Resident Will Be10 on ay (By our Hensall correspondent) On January 30, Mrs. Agnes • J. Baird, a patient at Queensway Nur- sing Home, in Hensall, will observe her 101st birthday. Confined to her bed, Mrs. Baird is in fairly good health for one of such advanced years and enjoys three meals a day, Mrs. Baird was born in Newark, N.J., and came to Ashfield Town- ship as a child of one year. Mar- ried at 19, she moved with her husband to Lot 20, concession 2, Stanley, where she continued to reside for nearly 80 years and where her grandson, Stewart Baird, now resides. Her husband died in 1927. Before coming to the nursing home here, she resided with her son, T. B. Baird, in Brucefield. She has a son, grandson, two great grandsons, and a great grand- daughter. Lutheran Women The regular monthly meeting of the Lnited Lutheran Church Wo- men was held in St. Peter's Luther- an Church, Zurich, on Tuesday ev- ening, January 17, wtih 18 mem- bers present. The topic 'Let All The Nations Praise Thee," was presented by Mrs. Norman Fleischauer and Mrs. Reg Black, assisted by other mem- bers. A thrilling picture of the Church at worship around the wor- ld was viewed in imagination and was described beginning with wor- ship in our own land; in South Am- erica, where the Church has oust produced a new Service Book and Hymnal; and in Japan and India. The business meeting was con- ducted by Mrs. Leonard Prang, the president. It was decided to again distribute Lenten Devotional Book- lets to homes of the church mem- bers. Weekly Mission Study Clas- ses will be conducted in the very near future and will have as their theme, "One World, One Mission." IrnpressF 1, a Cere inion tel erly °Hid I y ;S pens � y,st Thur'sd"y r.J{1ght A crowd, estimated at well over 500, visited the Dominion Hotel in Zurich last Thursday evening, on the occasion of the Grand Opening of the recently renovated premis- es. Many of the guests were pres- ent early, to witness the impres- sive ribbon -cutting ceremony. Master of ceremonies for the oc- casion was, A. J. Kalbfleisch, clerk - treasurer of the village of Zurich, who is an uncle of the proprietor, Ross Johnston. Mr. Kalbfleisch reminisced of how the Dominion Hotel had been in the Johnston name for many years, and was al- ways a highly respected place, no- ted for it's fine food. Reeve of Zurich, Lloyd O'Brien, spoke briefly, stressing the impor- tance of the Hotel to the commun- ity. He mentioned of how you could travel 100 miles away and still hear people talk of the won- derful meals that are served in Zurich, at the local Hotel. V. L. Becker, reeve of Hay Town- ship, also addressed the crowd and added to Mr, O'Brien's remarks of the famous name of the Dominion Hotel has established for itself. W. G. Cochrane, of Exeter, who is legal advisor for the Huron Hotelkeepers Association, was pres- ent for the ceremony, and brought greetings from the association. He related how it had been a pleas- ure to have business association with the Johnstons. Mrs. Melvina Johnston, better known as Grandma, had the hon- our of cutting the ribbon which marked the official opening of the premises. Following her task, both Mr. and Mrs. Ross Johnston spoke briefly, thanking everyone for the kindness shown them during their period of construction. Following the ceremony, visitors had the opportunity of touring the building, following which a dainty UJE ATE Mrs. Gladwin Westlake and Ann, were hostesses at a miscellaneous shower at their home honoring Miss Rose Marie Talbot, bride -elect, of Saturday, January 28. Gaines and contests conducted by Mrs. William Talbot, Jr., Char- lene Scotchmer and Ann Westlake were much enjoyed. l\Iany lovely and useful gifts were presented to the bride -elect. who thanked the gathering in a few well chosen words. A dainty lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Cleave, of Kitchener, spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Talbot St., and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cleave. 41, buffet lunch was served to all. As- sisting in pouring tea was an aunt Koehler, of Detroit, who was cele - of the Johnstons, Mrs. Elizabeth brating her birthday the same day. Another noted guest, who was unable to attend the opening cer- emony due to other comrnittments. but was present later in the even- ing, was C. S. McNaughton, mem- ber of parliament for Huron. As a tribute to the high esteem which is held for the Johnston fam- ily, dozens of beautiful baskets and sprays of flowers adorned the hotel for the opening. 0 Subscriptions Due! Please Renew Soon A large number of our suscrib- ers will find that in the next mon- th their subscription to the Citizens News will be expiring. To date quite a few have already renewed to be sure they will not miss a sin- gle isue. Many of the subscribers will no- tice that their label reads Febru- ary 1961, and while this paper will not expire until the end of Febru- ary it will greatly convenience our office work if people will start re- newing them now. In this manner it will save a last minute rush for us when they all become due. Next time you are in town drop into the office and we will be glad to write you up for another year. There is no increase in the rates. for the Citizens News for this year, as has been the case with many other weeklies. The rate will remain at $2.50 per year in Can- ada and $3.50 per year in the United States. Many people have wondered why the difference in price; the reason is that all papers going to the United States must have a two -cent stamp on them each week. There is one regulation we must keep in order to hold our rating as an established newspaper, and that is the fact that all subscrip- tions must be paid in advance. After the expiry date it will be impossible to keep on sending a paper to a person who may mean well and want to keep on subscrib- ing. This is not our idea, but is en- forced by the post office depart- ment. which make periodic checks. If you have renewed your sub- scription lately we would like you to check your label and see if the correct elate is on it. If there should be an error advise us as soon as possible so we may check into it, RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY — Mrs. Melvina (Grandma) Johnston, is shown here, centre, cutting the ribbon to mark the official opening of the completely renovated Dominion Hotel, last Thursday night. The Grand Opening was an accarsion to be remembered by Mrs. Johnston, since she was celebrating her 78th birthday at the same time. On the left is Mrs. Johnston, Jr. (Marg) and on the right is Ross Johnston, proprietor of the Hotel. The ceremony took place at the main entrance to the building. (Citizens News Photo)