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Zurich Citizens News, 1961-04-06, Page 2PAGE TWQ ZURICH &tz a NEWS PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING at ZURICH, ONTARIO HERB TURKHEIM -- Editor and Publisher FRANK McEWAN -- Plant Manager Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Member: CANADIAN WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION Member: ONTARIO WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION Subscription Rates: $2.50 per year in advance, in Canada; $3.50 in United States and Foreign; single copies 5 cents THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1161 Hardly Cricket The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is not honest with its customers. The customers are all the people of Canada who tune in on TV. On two recent occasions the viewers, who maintain the CBC at a cost of $80 million, have been duped. There was the ease of the shady lady. She turned out to be a fake co-respondent. And it is doubtful taste to present that programme at all. The CBC is an institution for the family, including adult members thereof, and the judgement of the editor of a family journal should be brought to bear on all such programmes. The ease of the man who was out of work at $25 per day is a flagrant exploitation by the CBC of the sentiments of citizens every- where. There were people who watched that programme who shed tears in sympathy for a man and his wife who seemed to be out of luck to a greater extent than they really were. (The wife also got $25 per day.) To one casual viewer there seemed something wrong with the situation. The man's wife said that it was bad luck "when they had nothing to fall back on." There was no suggestion that illness or other disaster had prevented their saving something out of his fairly substantial income while in work., It was shocking exploitation of public sympathy to learn that the CBC's smart aleck producers had paid the man and his wife and did not reveal this essential fact to the viewers, or admit, in the statement a week later, that the viewers had been victims of delib- erate deception. Even if the "show" had been an accurate and fair portrayal, the CBC should have used part of the programme to tell a happier story about someone else, for even in a period of wide unemploy- ment there are individuals and families who have sought to solve their own problems and have succeeded. At any time, even in the period of greatest prosperity and highest employment, there are individuals who have difficulties in finding employment and main- taining family revenue. The only difference between a period of good times and bad is the number of people who are in difficulties. In times past, before the advent of the welfare state, most people tried to deal with their own problems. Very often they succeeded. —(The Printed Word). Co -Op Insurance Reports Outstanding Success in Auto and Life Policies (By J. Carl Hemingway) On March 17, the Ontario Feder- ation of Agriculture Co -Operator's Insurance conference was held in the King Edward Hotel, Toronto. Since its formation some 12 years ago, the progress of this organiza- tion has been amazing. In the past ifve years it has aI- most doubled its automobile polic- ies, from 56,000 to 101,000 and it's other lines policies from 2,000 to 17,000. Through the years your company has endeavoured success- fully to provide you with better and better protection at reasonable cost. At the same time it has been able to pat reasonable interest on all share capital. Suggestions for improvement in providing the coverage you want are always welcome. It is your project in self-help. Let's make it even better. Co -Operators 1 1 f e insurance, which was launched just over a year ago, reported outstanding suc- cess. Perhaps for the first time in history, a life insurance company has been able to pay dividends to policy -holders at the end of its first year of operation. With over six .million life in- surance in force at the end of 1960, we hope to make it over 13 mil- lion by the end of 1961. Since the press and radio and TV have done a good job of bring- ing a report of the business activi- ties of the recent hog producers an- nual, I will not comment on this part of the meeting. However there were a couple of items in the pro- gram that were apparently over- looked. These sidelights devel- oped at the annual dinner meeting on March 21. Farm organizations, particularly the hog producers, have at times been criticized for their laxity in recognition of political personali- ties. This oversight of the past was corrected by the presence of the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Biggs, George McKague, opposi- tion leader Oliver, and CCF Lead- er MacDonald, at the head table. It was surprisingly evident that the Minister of Agriculture and the government he represents has lost the confidence of the hog producer delegates to an amazingly high de- gree. This fact reflected quite clearly in the Minister's face from time to time. Many delegates com- mented on this after the dinner and some at least had hopes that it would have some effect on govern - farm policy. In the light of this it came as quite a shock to me to hear it re- ported over CFPL radio on the mor- ning of March 24, that the Ontario Minister of Agriculture now feels the time has arrived to remove the ban on the sale of coloured mar- garine in Ontario. Have we, farm people, dropped so low in the eyes of government that a hsow of our displeasure has no affect on our elected represen- tatives? I resent getting kicked but to be considered too dumb to know it really adds insult to in- jury. ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS 40 YEARS AGO " APRIL., 1921 Mr. G. Holtzman has moved his household effects into the residence of Mrs, C. Wagner, where he has rented a couple of rooms. Mr. C. S. Zehr, of Wellesley, preached two interesting sermons at the Blake Mennonite Church on Sunday, then returned to his home the following day. Miss Louisa Rarig left for Kitch- ener on Monday morning, where she will remain for a length of time. A Large number from Zurich and area attended the funeral of the late Samuel Beaver, near Exeter, last Sunday afternoon. Mr. William Rarig left for Mil- verton on Saturday where he has accepted a position as a blacksmith in that town. Mr. Philip Sipple, of Pigeon, Michigan, spent a few days visiting with friends and relatives in this area last week. At a meeting of the Hay Town ship council, Milton G. Deitz, was appointed as collector of local and long distant telephone tolls for Zurich. 0 25 YEARS AGO APRIL, 1936 Miss Evelyn Hall, B.A., of Clin- ton, has been engaged as teacher of the Bronson line school, in place of Miss Langford, who has resigned. The trustees of the village of Zurich have instructed the county constable, Mr. William Thiel, to enforce the by-laws regarding bicy- cle riding on the sidewalks. Mr. and Mrs. William Rieth and family, of Ingersoll, were weekend visitors in Zurich, renewing old friends and acquaintances. The mild weather of last week, followed by the frosty nights of this week, has again renewed the maple syrup industry for a few days. Mr. K. McCormick, of Wyoming, has opened up a buying station for the purchase of eggs, cream and poultry, in the village of Hensall. Last week one day while Mr.Tar- rison Schoch, of the 14th conces- sion, was returning on horse back from a neighbour's place, his horse was in collision with a truck, the result being that the horse had a broken leg and had to be destroyed. A vote is being held in Exeter on whether or not the village can erect a municipal building, at a price not to exceed $10,000. THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1961 OF - YEARS GONE - BY - 15 YEARS AGO APRIL, 1946 Mr. Philip Fassold, of Dashwood, has disposed of his blacksmith busi- ness which he has owned and oper- ated for the past 42 years, to Ward Fritz, of Zurich. The old building is being torn down and an up-to- date gas station will be erected. After carrying the Dashwood mail for more than 44 years. Mr. Henry Hoffman has retired, and his place is now being taken by Ross Guenther. Mr. Albert Clausius has purchas- ed a frame dwelling house in Cred- iton, and intends moving it to Zur. ich in the very near future, He has purchased a building lot in the west end of the village, where he will locate the home. William F. Jennison has been given the contract to haul gravel on the Township roads, at a rate of 56 cents per yard for hauling, and 45c per yard for crushing. Public meetings are being called in various sections of Hay Town- ship, for the purpose of discussing the formation of a Hay Township School Area. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Flaxbard have moved their household effects into the apartment above Johnston and Kalbfleiseh hardware store, which has recently been vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Ross Johnston, 0 10 YEARS AGO MARCH, 1951 Plans are under way by the Zurich Hockey Club to have a lucky draw on a beautiful little Shetland pony. Proceeds are for an injured player. Mr. and Mrs, Keith McBride, (bridal couple), have returned from their honeymoon trip, and are get- ting nicely settled on their fine farm north of Zurich. Steel Briggs in Hensall announce they have shipped 50 to 60 tons of onions by transport to Western Ontario, and they have still four carloads to ship to Northern Ontar- io. They have 21 men and women employed at present, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bancroft, who have disposed of their farm on the Town Line, north of Zurich, have moved to a smaller place near St. Marys. Mr. Ervin Gingerich, who has been a resident of Blake for some time, has moved to the Ailsa Craig area, where he has purchased a farm. Zurich Lions Club To Conduct Campaign For Cancer Society On Monday, April 24 Warden Ivan Forsythe of Huron County has given enthusiastic en- dorsement to the cancer campaign in Huron which opened this week. "I recommend this cause to every citizen in Huron," Warden Forsyth said, "in the hope that each will respond generously to this worthy appeal." "We in Huron are fortunate to have an active society prepared to look after our patients who become afflicted with this dread disease and to give active assistance to the research and educational work be- ing carried on across Canada. I am happy to endorse their campaign and their activities in this county." Noting that this year's objective is $16,000, the warden said it con- stituted no small challenge, "How- ever, I am sure the drive will be a success if every Huron citizen con- tributes his share. County campaign chairman, R. E. Pooley, of Exeter, reveals this breakdown of the objectives: God- erich district, $4,000; Exeter dis- trict, $3,500; Clinton district, $2,- 500; Seaforth district, $2,000; Blyth and Brussels districts, $750 each. Mr. Pooley announced that the Huron Federation of Agriculture has consented to take charge of the township canvasses throughout the county. "We are indeed grateful for this kind cooperation—it prov- es that rural and urban people can work together effectively to fight a common enemy." Funds raised in Huron are used to finance service work in the county as well as general education and research programs across Canada. During 1960, Huron unit spent over $3,100 to help 70 pat- ients in the county. In education, over 28,000 pieces of literature were distributed and 45 film show- ings arranged. More than $10,000 was forwarded to provincial head- quarters to further research. Comments Mrs. A. 'VI. Harper, Goderich president of the unit: "Huron county has made an effec- tive contribution to the battle ag- ainst cancer in past years. We do hope we will continue to receive the support and cooperation of Hur- on citizens to enable us to fulfill our obligations again. According to local campaign chairman John E. Bannister, a house-to-house campaign will be conducted in Zurich on Monday night, April 24. Federation of Ag- riculture volunteers will be calling on farm homes at various times during the month. This campaign will be sponsored by the Zurich Lions Club. venneemensweenimumninuminmumenen TAX RETURNS H. G. Meir N. MAIN ST. --. SEAFORTH 13-4-5-b wassomossmasestaissiasiosaists yeli0N11111111111111111111i11111111111111pi111111111111111111111111111111III111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111111111111111111111111111(1111111Rmmma me111111111e1111111111111111111111111111111111111ei BOHM 111111111111111111111111111111 For the past six or seven month I've been thrown perforce, into the company of large gobs of teen- agers. It was the one thing about teaching of which I was leary. Like most other people, I was fed up to the ears with talk about teen- agers. It seemed as though they had almost taken over our society. We read lurid accounts of vicious de- linquents and teen-age mothers. We listened to the crude beat of their favorite music, and watched oily punks with sickening hair -dos sob it into microphones. And even on the more wholesome side, it be- came monotonous, with the con- stant emphosis on teen -towns and teen -clubs and teen -fashion and hi - news. Mind, I had nothing personal ag- ainst them, though they seemed more than necessary insolent, un- kempt and unlovable. I was just bored by all the fuss made over them. Prehaps I was a little en- vious. Nobody had been very en- thuiastic about us when we were teen-agers, I mused. At any rate, I was somewhat less than enthralled at the prospect of being thrown into the pit with them every working day. In fact, I was downright aghast at the idea. * *. I know what you think. You think I'm leading up to the confes- sion that I've changed my mind completely, that I've swallowed the teen-age myth whole, that I think they're just a swell bunch of youngsters, a little mixed-up and crazy, but pretty darn wonderful underneath it all. Not at all. No such pap. But when you cope with a couple of hundred of them every day, and then reel home to try to handle one of your own, you're bound to devel- op some reaction to them a little stronger than mere annoyance. My own responses vary between quaking rage, and when I can bar- ely keep my hands away from their ears, and waves of warm benevo- lence, when I find them absolutey lovable, and would do anything in SUGAR and SPICE By Bill Smiley 1111111111111111111111111a s my power to make them happy or help them. Not strangely, it's when they are acting most like adults that they are most unbearable. And it's when they are most like children that they are most delightful. It figur- es, eh? When they try to build a wall like that behind which most of us terrified adults crouch, they are selfish, cruel, vain, sneering, pomp- pous, perfidious, sneaky and cold. But when they,re not trying to keep from being hurt, they're like a different species — loyal court- eous, honest, generous, eager, fair, high -principled. Parents, even the most calm and sane of them, can never quite ad- just to this fact — that their teen- agers are true Jekyll-Hydes. As a result, they do all the wrong things. They roar at them when the kids want to act like adults. They spoil them silly when the kids act like angels. They throw up their hands when they should be throwing down the gauntlet. And so on. Even teachers, after years of exposure, are not immune. Just the other day one of them strode into the staff room, purple in the face, and roared, "Either that kid by -god goes or I go!" And five minutes later, when several had agreed that young Joe was a verit- able monster, same teacher was hotly defending young Joe as "not a bad kid, really, underneath." * * * These views on teen-agers of course, are only generalities, based on a few months' observation: There are some teen-agers who are plain slobs, mentally and physical- ly, and like it that way. There are others who are astoundingly mat- ure. The first class will become the drones of our society. The second will make our leaders. And in between comes the vast majority, even as you and I. These are the kids who are a little lazy, but work enough to get by, who are a Iittle crooked, but wouldn't take the pennies off a blind man's eyes, who are soft as egg -yolk in - (continued on page six) Business and Professional Directory AUCTIONEERS ALVIN WALPER PROVINCIAL LICENSED AUCTIONEER For your sale, large or small, courteous and efficient service at all times. "Service that Satisfies" Phone 119 Dashwood INSURANCE For Safety EVERY FARMER NEEDS Liability Insurance For Information About All Insurances --Call BERT KLOPP Phone 93r1 or 220 Zurich Reoresenting CO-OPERATORS INSURANCE ASSOCIATION HURON and ERIE DEBENTURES CANADA TRUST CERTIFICATES 5% — 5 years 4s/=_ %a — 3 and 4 years 41% — 1 and 2 years GENERAL INSURANCES Fire, Automobile, Premises Liability, Casualty, Sickness and Accident, etc. An Independent Agent representing Canadian Companies J. W. HABERER Authorized Representative Phone 161 =-- Zurich OPTOMETRY J. E. LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST SEAFORTH: Daily except Monday Phone 791 9 a.m. to 5.90 p.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 12 noon. CLINTON: Monday Only Phone HU 2-7010 Thursday evptiing by appointment G. B. Clancy, 0.D. OPTOMETRIST JA 4-7251 — Godericb DENTISTS DR. H. H. COWEN DENTAL SURGEON L.D.S., D.D.S. Main Street Exeter Closed Wednesday Afternoon Phone Phone Exeter 86 DOCTORS Dr. A. W. KLAHSEN Physician and Surgeon OFFICE HOURS: 2 p.m. -5 p.m. Monday-Saturdae 7 p.m. -9 �ept Wednesday p.m, Monday and Friday Evenings PHONE 51 -- ZURICH G. A. WEBB, D.C. *Doctor of Chiropractic 438 MAIN STREET, EXETER X -Ray and Laboratory Facilities Open Each Weekday Except Wednesday Tues. and Thurs. Evenings, 74 For Appointment -- Phone 606 FUNERAL DIRECTORS WESTLAKE Funeral Home AMBULANCE and PORTABLE OXYGEN SERVICE Phone 89J or 89W ZURICH LEGAL W. G. Cochrane, B.A. BARRISTER and SOLICITOR NOTARY PUBLIC Hensall Office Open Wednesday and Friday Afternoons EXETER PHONE 14 BELL & LAUGHTON BARRISTERS. SortCITORS A NOTARIES PUBLIC ELMER. D. BELL, Q.C. C. V .LAUGHTON, Q.C. Zurich Office Tuesday Afternoon 4