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Zurich Citizens News, 1961-04-20, Page 1ZURIC NEWS No. 16 •.-- FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1961 $2.50 PER YEAR --- 5 CENTS PER COPY LAUNCH SAFETY PATROL — A School Safety Patrol went into effect at the Dashwood Public School last Thursday morning, sponsored by the D<:shwo cI Fire Department. Shown in this photo are members of the patrol with their teachers, members of the Fire Department, and officials who took part in the opening ceremonies. Front row, left to right, are: Margaret Merner, Robert Miller, Edward Restemayer, Margaret Salmon, Richard Denomme, Mrs. Elgin Webb, Doug McCaw, principal, James Hayter, fire chief, Mrs. Letta Taylor, Peter Kraft, Mary Ann Hayter, Tom Wolfe, Bill Hoffman. Back row, left to right; Lorne Kleinsteiver, Gerald Martene, Wallace Becker, Fred Cronkite, Safety Officer, Ontario Department of Transport, OPP Constable Cecil Gibbons, Ervin Rader, Mervyn Webb, Clifford Salmon„ Bob Hayter. (Citizens News Photo) ST. JOSEPH and DRYSDALE CAL. FRED DUCHARME, Correspondent] On Thursday last Mr. Frederich Papineau, Detroit, accompanied by his three sisters, Miss Clifford Taylor, Chatham, Mrs. Fred Den- omme and Mrs. George Edsel, of Detroit, called on the Ducharme's on this highway and also calling on relatives and old time friends in the surrounding community. The Papineou's are native born of this parish. Although they have been gone a number of years it is still considered their home. They like to meet old friends and the few relatives that remained in this par- ish, It is also pleasing for those whom they visited. They enjoyed renewing incidents of long years gone by and their youthful years. They returned to their home on Thursday last. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Denomme and family, of Kitchener, visited relatives in the Drysdale district the past week, also calling on oth- ers in the neighbourhood. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Bedard, of the Blue Water north, motored to London on Sunday last, visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Micheal Masse of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Bedard were Sunday last visitors with the Church Directory St. Peter's Lutheran Church Rev. W. P. Fischer, B.A., Pastor Ron Klopp, Organist SUNDAY, APRIL 23- 10.00 a.m.—Worship Service 11.00 a.m.—Sunday School You Are Welcome Zurich Mennonite Church Pastor—A. MARTIN SUNDAY, APRIL 23- 10.0 a.m.—Sunday School 11.00 a.m.—Worship Service __ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26- 8.00 p.m.—Prayer Fellowship, "Conditions f o r Answered Prayer," Harvey Martin. We Invite You! Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church Rev. A. M. AMACHER, B.A., B.D. Minister Mrs. Milton Oesch. Organist SUNDAY, APRIL 23- 10,00 a.rn.—Divine Service 1L00 a.m.—Sunday School 7,30 p.m.—Evening Service Guest Speaker, Rev. A. Martin We invite you to worship with us later's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bedard on this highway. Mrs. Alex Masse and other mem- bers of the family motored to Lon- don on Sunday last to visit Mrs. Virginia Denomme, who is a pat- ient in St. Joseph Hospital. Mrs. Joseph Cantin of St. Jos- eph left on Friday last motoring to Sarnia where she will spend some time with her daughter who resides in that city. Farmers the past weekend were on their land preparing for their spring seeding. Already some had planted their onions which re- quire lots of care to get land ready and much help is needed. The— through the night Saturday night rain meant a delay for those who had their land ready. Even though it was a set back the rain was much needed a n d welcomed. April showers are beneficial perhaps more so than other months. After the fall and spring dust had smeared the tiny blades of green such as wheat, grass and other roots, it is necessary for all of those tiny blades to get a good wash out to give them the necessary push ahead when the weather becomes favourable and warms up. 0 Zurich Chamber Install Members Two new members, E. Ben Rus- ton and AIfred Denomme, were in- ducted into the Zurich and District Chamber of Commerce, at the reg- ular dinner meeting last Thursday night. The induction ceremony was conducted by past president, Albert J. Kalbfleisch. Guest speaker at the meeting was George Noseworthy, of Lon- don. Mr. Noseworthy is a public relations repreesntative for Mol - son's Brewery, and showed the group a film on the Grey Cup football game. He was introduced by Herb Turkheim, and was assis- ted in showing the film by H. W. Brokenshire. President Charles Thiel thanked the guest. Gerald Gingerich reported to the Chamber on the progress being made by his industrial promotion committee. A report was also giv- en of a visit to the Department of Highways office in Stratford, by Herb Turkheim and Albert Kalb- fleisch. Two lucky draws were held, and were won by Clarence Farwell and Mike Wercholaz. The best atten- dance of the season was present for the meeting. 0 CANCER CAMPAIGN Next Monday evening members of the Zurich Lions Club will be calling at your home to collect for the Canadian Cancer Society. Your warm reception will be greatly ap- preciated for this ' worthwhile cause. Members of the Lions Club are reminded to be on hand for this one night blitz on Monday, News Of Kippen District (MRS. NORMAN LONG, Correspondent) Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Bert Faber, RR 3, Kippen, were pleasantly surprised on Saturday evening, April 15, when they were feted at a cele- bration in their honor at the LOL Hall, Bayfield, on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary, attended by 90 relatives, friends and neighbours. Gifts included a reclining chair, a foot stool and smoker, from the family; a silver tea service from Mr. Faber's family and many indi- vidual gifts from others. The presentation address was read by Mrs. Robert Kerslake, Cen- tralia, and gifts presented by Mrs. Tom Penhale, of Bayfield, and Miss Dianne Faber. Mrs. Faber, the former Susan Oesch, of Zurich, and her husband have been residents of Kippen area for 17 years. In charge of the guests was Mrs. Alvin Rader, of Dashwood. For en- tertainment, Mrs. Alfred Scotch - mer, of Bayfield, showed various films and Miss Linda Rader, of Dashwood entertained on her ac- cordian. Luncheon was served, in- cluding a three tier wedding cake. The presentation was arranged by Mrs. Tom Penhale, Bayfield, and out-of-town guests attended from Zurich, Dashwood, Exeter, Seafor- th, Kippen and Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Faber enter- tained Sunday to a turkey dinner to celebrate their wedding of 25 years ago. Those present included Bride Honoured (By our Hensall Correspondent) Miss Betty Bell, bride of Satur- day, April 15, has been feted at sev- eral functions prior to her mar- riage to Robert Eugene Beaver, of Hensall. Mrs. Jim Love was host- ess at her home for a miscellaneous presentation, attended by 25 frien- ds and relatives. Presentation ad- dress to Betty was read by Mrs. Love, and gifts presented to her in a clothes basket in pink and white motif by Linda Thomson, Syl- via Bell, Darlene McBride and El- izabeth Deichert. Miss Sharon Block, of Zurich, directed games. The shower was arranged by Mrs. Gordon Block, Miss Sharon Block, Mrs. Kenneth Pollock and Mrs. Love. Mrs. Harold Elder entertained for Miss Bell at a miscellaneous shower, when 40 neighbours, rela- atives and friends met to honor the bride -elect. Mrs. Sheron Stringer, of Exeter, read the presentation address and gifts were presented by June and Vera Tinney and Judy Elder. Miss Vera Tinney and Miss Judy Elder conducted a recreational per- iod and refreshments served. Mrs. Stringer, June and Vera Tinney and Judy Elder convened the shower. Mrs. Norma Brintnell, was hos- tess at her home in Exeter for a miscellaneous presentation f o r Miss Bell. Elie was assisted by Mrs. Don Bell, of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. William Oesch and family, Varna, Mrs. Elizabeth Oes- ch, Blake, and Mr. and Mrs. Ton. Penhale and Ricky, of Bayfield. Mrs. Pearl Love and Wayne, of Varna, visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones and boys. Miss Margaret Winder, of London, Mr. and Mrs. William Franks and we're Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elston Dowson. Mr. William Kyle returned home Friday since being hospitalized the past seven weeks at Clinton Public Hospital. Mr. W. R. Cooper returned home since spending the winter in Tor- onto and Listowel. 0 GOSHEN NORTH Goshen Mission Band held their monthly meeting on Sunday morn- ing, April 16, with Mrs. Floyd Arm- strong and Mrs. Arnold Keyes in charge. Jacqueline Peck opened the meeting with the call to worship. The theme was "Sometimes it's Costly." Donna Peck played the piano for the hymns. Scripture was read by Cathy McKinley, with prayer by Gerald Hayter. Diane McKinley read the minutes. There were three members with birthdays during the month, Brian Peck, Bonnie Armstrong and Fran- cis Armstrong. Sharon Keyes read a poem en- titled "Spring," and Larry McKin- ley read one called, "Mary's Little Cold." Mrs. Keyes read a chapter from the Study Book, "Yusuka Discov- ers the Bible Lands." VARNA NEWS Red Cross Meeting The Varna Branch of the Red Cross held its annual meeting on Monday evening of this week. Plans were made and collectors appointed for the annual canvass which will be held in the near fut- ure. The officers appointed for the coming year are: president, J. H. Broeze; vice-president, John Al- dington; secretary -treasurer, Ern- est Pollock; executive, Rev. T. J. Pitt, John McAsh and Fred Mc- Clymont. A number of Iocal organgemen visited Greenway lodge on Friday evening of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson, of Toronto, spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred McClymont. At The Library The Story of The Christian Church (by Jessie Lyman Hurlbut, D.D.) Here is a strictly accurate, up- to-date glowing record of the growth of the Church, presented in an impartial manner. Simplicity of language a n d beauty of expression make this en- joyable and enlightening reading. School Safety Patrol Is Spo usored At Dashwood Public Schol By Eire en Just about a year age a Dash- wood school boy met his death on a bicycle while going home for din- ner from school. After the acci- dent, a recommendation was made that a School Safety Patrol should be in operation in the village. Now, a year later, the idea be- came a reality, and last Thursday morning the Patrol officially be- gan operation, sponsored by the Dashwood Fire Department. At the opening ceremony, refer- ence was made to the death of the boy on a bicycle, and how his life might have been saved had the pa- trol been in operation at that time. James Hayter, Dashwood fire chief presented the badges to the children at the ceremony, and pro- mised the children all the help possible from the members of the Fire Department. He told the children thatt hey must go out and do a god job, and listen to their patrol leaders. Captain of the Patrol is Robert Miller, while the Lieutenants are Mary Anne Hayter and Peter Kraft. Also taking part in the cere- mony were the principal, Douglas McCaw, OPP Constable Cecil Gib- bons, and safety promotion of- ficer, Fred Cornkite, of London, who organized the patrol for the children, The day previous Mr. Cronkite hacl shown the students films on safety patrols, and instruc- ted them on how to obey Ieaders. There are about 90 pupils at the Dashwood Public School, many of whom have to cross busy highway No. 83, each time they go to or from the school. The Fire Department raised funds for the purchase of uniforms by conducting raffles, bingos and catering to a sauerkraut supper. DASHWOOD and DISTRICT (MRS. E. H. RADER, Correspondent) Zion Lutheran Ladies' Aid The quarterly LWML meeting was held on Wednesday, April 12, with group two, and Mrs. Ken Kel- ler, convener. The president, Mrs. Milfred Merner, presided for the business. She announced that Mrs. Ken Keller had been appoin- ted Christian Growth chairman for the district, the spring rally will be held in Mitchell, on Monday, April 24, and the social evening at the ELM church on Wednesday, April 19. The mother and daugh- ter banquet will be held in May. Used clothing will be packed by group two. Mrs. Keller took as the topic "Why we should fear, communism and support missions." The Jun- ior choir sang several numbers. Closing devotions were conducted by the group in charge and lunch was served. Time Marches On! After 32 years of grain threshing Ervin Rader has disposed of his grain threshing machine to Mr. Gerald O'Brien, of RR 3, Dashwood. Starting as a boy of 15, he helped his father, L.H. Rader, and late uncle, Ernest Rader, who were in partnership. They first used a Wh- ite machine, and Allis-Chalmers tractor; later a Goodison machine and then finally a Bell Three Oliv- er tractor replaced the first. In 1947 he took over the busin- ess for himself. With the growing popularity of combines, or farmers buying their own machines, what was once a seasonable route has dwindled to a few customers. Two farmers, Arnold Kuntz and William Ziler were steady customers for the entire 32 years. Mrs. Ervin Latta and son, of Ki- tchener, spent a few days with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Fred Weib- erg, Miss Thelma Weber, of London, spent the weekend with her moth- er, Mrs. Dan Weber. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rader, Dar- lene and L.H. Rader, spent Sunday at London with Mr. and Mrs. Wen- dell Gamble and family. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Kuntz, who recently sold their farm to Harold Hendrick, have moved to their new home purchased recently at Grand Bend. WSWS Meeting The regular meeting of the W S W S of the Evangelical IJ B Church was held on Friday, April 14, with the Spiritual Life group and Mrs. Eben Weigand, convener, in char- ge. Mrs. Carl Merner read the Scr- ipture lesson, Miss Norma Weigand played a piano solo, and Mrs. J.W. SCHOOL PATROL The official opening of the School Safety Patrol in Zurich will take place next Thursday morn- ing, at 10 a.m., in the Zurich Com- munity Centre. A 'welcome is ex- tended to everyone to attend this event. Sponsored by the Zurich Lions Club, the patrol wi11 serve both the Zurich Public School and the Zur- ich Separate School. Members of the Lions Club will be on hand for this ceremony, as well as members of the school boards and other civic officials. Parents of children attending ei- ther of these schools are urged to 1 be present to see what a School Patrol will mean to their children. • Gillings spoke on the topic, "Into all the World." The group was div- ided into five, for discussion. Mrs. Charles Snell, president, was in charge of the business. Tw- enty-seven members and three vis- itors were present. Plans were made to entertain the Lutheran Ladies Aid. The WSWS convention will be April 26 and 27, at Bridge- port. A mother and daughter ban- quet will be held on May 12. Lunch was served by Mrs. Ralph Weber, Mrs. Ward Neeb, Mrs, Wall- ace Becker, and Mrs. Sylvia Wolfe. Dashwood Merry Maids The seventh meeting of the Da- shwood 4-H club was held at the home of Judy Webb with 13 girls. and the leaders, Mrs. Leonard Schenk and Mrs. Eben Weigand, present. The girls finished alterations on their skirts and bodices. Each girl did a sample of sewing a zipper. How the record books would be finished was decided. 0 Personals Mrs. Theresa Hartman and son, Gerald, attended the funeral of her granddaughter last Thursday, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hartman, in London. Mr. and Mrs. Don. Hesse and fam- ily spent Sunday in Stratford where Mrs. Hesse attended a Cup Pack training course. Mrs. Hesse is as- sistant leader of the Zurich Cub Pack. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Schilbe and Mr. and Mrs• George Tieman, of Dashwood, were weekend visitors with relatives in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Floren Toman, of Kitchener, were weekend visitors at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Char- les Thiel and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Rader. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hartman, of Stephen Township, attended the wedding of her brother in Amherst - burg. They also visited with her parents in Belle River. Mr. and Mrs. Doug O'Brien and Derek spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bryce, in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Farewell spent Monday in London, on busi- ness. Birthday Party A birthday party, in honour of Danny Johnson, was held at the home of his mother, Mrs. Alice Johnson, near Bayfield, last Sat- urday afternoon. School churns were present to help Danny cele- brate his ninth birthday, and all had an enjoyable time. Property Changes Several homes in the village of Zurich have been changing hands during the past couple of weeks. The residence of the late John Brown has been purchased by An- drew Thiel, who gets possession in a couple of weeks. Leonard Bowman, in turn has bought the Douse owned by Jacob Deichert, in the north end of the village. Both these changes take place shortly. Underwent Operation Mrs. Elizzie Hey underwent a very serious operation last Thurs- day night in Victoria Hospital, Lon- don. Her condition is described as satisfactory, and after recupera- ting she will again return to Park - wood Hospital, where she has been in residence for some time.