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Zurich Citizens News, 1961-04-20, Page 2PAGE TWO ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS ZURICH eilizera NEWS PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING at ZURICH, ONTARIO HERB TURKHEIM -- Editor and Publisher FRANK MCEWAN -- Plant Manager Authorized as Second Class Medi, Post Office Department, Ottawa Member; Member: CANADIAN WEEKLY ONTARIO WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION -�'" ASSOCIATION Subscription Rates: $2.50 per year in advance, in Canada; $3.50 in United States and Foreign; single copies 5 cents THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1961 Spring Nature Draws Attention The spring of the year is a time of refreshed energy when people of all walks of life approach their tasks with a hopefulness and renewed vigor. Perhaps rightfully though the springtime really belongs to the farmer and it is a time when those in other occupations could thoughtfully reflect on the farmer's contribution to our daily life. In modern society the farmer is considered so often only in the materialisstic context ... in terms of agricultural prices, sub- sidies and suports; surpluses and legislative action. With the advent of the new season we might remember that farming is perhaps the most manifold and complex of all occupa- tions. The farmer's work is unique in that it is the only occupation that is productive in the real sense of the term. The earth is made to yield and increase and flocks and herds to reproduce, so that the stores of the world are added to as by no other means. There are other extractive industries but this one is essentially originative. To entice gifts from nature is the farmer's occupation. Others may tax her stores or change the form and place of nature already existent, but the farmer's task is to make nature bring forth a new product. Mechanization may have changed the basic techniques of farm- ing, but the tribute of a 19th century agronomist is as worthy today as it was then or the century before that and back century and century into history: "An ancient occupation pursued by countless generations, ac- cumulates a vast fund of wisdom and skill, much of which escapes the pages of the written book, being transmitted from father to son on the thin air of oral tradition or of living example. Such an occupation is agriculture ... In consequence of its antiquity and its universality there has developed a body of rural lore and technique, which is entirely underestimated by, if not absolutely unknown to the urbanite. But because so much of it is learned outside of schools, by the actual process of doing rural work, father and Son working together generation after generation, it does not commonly go under the name of "learning." Moreover, the marvelous technique of rural work is acquired in such a commonplace way that we frequnetly regard it is a mat- ter of course and do not appreciate that it is a real technique. —Listowel Banner). Scandal Mongers .As a newspaper we wish that something could be done to rid the world of gossipers and scandal mongers. But apparently this is impossible. In any community there is always at least one person who insists that he or she knows about everything that is going on. As far as they are concerned everything and everybody is "fixed." They say local politicians are "fixed", newspapermen are "fixed," sports are ,`fixed" and the police are "fixed." Their list of garbled "inside inforamtion" is hair-raising and the majority of its highly improbable. These people, while certainly a menace, are also to be pitied. They fall victims to gullibility and become enmeshed in their own everlasting search for an "angel." This type really believes that truth does not exist and that beneath the veneer of veractity lies lies the murk and mire of doubt and double-dealing. These people refuse to accept the fact that a social conscience still exists. Their opinions are influenced by anyone with a chip on their shoulder, they fall for any tall yarn and are an easy mark for any rumor. The wilder the allegation the more eager they are to spread it.— (Newmarket Era and Express). DON'T YOU WISH YOU WERE NEVE? Start planning now! Mail the coupon for free literature. Look forward to your most refreshing summer ever ---in Ontario! Have the time of our life In 0 T YNTAI• IG DEPARTMENT OF TRAVEL AND PUBLICITY, • Hon, &ryart L, Cathcart, Mipister THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1961 giumasemaiiimmomommini 40 YEARS AGO APRIL, 1921 Mr. William Doerr and staff, of Exeter, are trimming back the trees that come in contact with the local hydro wires in the village. The sidewalks in the village are receiving attention, with several men being engaged by the village fathers. They are levelling off the uneven spots, and raising up the settled spots. Considerable interest was taken as to how the Referundum resulted in Hay Township on Monday night. About 477 voted in favour and 436 against, giving a majority of 41 votes. Mr. J. Kipfer, the local black- smith, is enlarging his place of business by moving out the south' wall. . New uniform suits are being or- dered for the baseball team for the coming season, as the old ones have well served their time. Parties who have not been solicited by Mr. William O'Brien for help in fin- ancing this project, should get in contact with officials of the team as soon as possible. The referundum vote in Stanley Township resulted in 540 for the affirmative, and 124 for the nega- tive. 0 25 YEARS AGO APRIL, 1936 V. L. Becker, McCormick -Deer- ing dealer in Dashwood, staged a free; talking picture in his new shop on Monday evening, and the affair was attended by some 400 people, who were very much pleas- ed with the program. The Dashwood stores will be op- en to the public on both Tuesday and Saturday evenings for the summer months. Evening sucker fishing is now keeping a few of our fishermen busy. A mess of fresh fish of any kind is much appreciated by any- one. Mr. William Jennison, of the Bluewater south, has recently com- pleted the threshing of his 1935 grain crop. Goderich police are investigating a series of recent breakins at cot- tages in Grand Bend. As most of the property owners are Americ- ans, it is not known what has been stolen. On Saturday morning Leeland and Clare Surerus, and Harrison Schoch left by motor car for the Parry Sound district, where they intend to stay for some time. The ratepayers of the village of Exeter, have given their unanim- ous approval for the erection of a skating rink and recreational cen- tre. -OF- YEARS GONE - BY - 1 5 YEARS AGO APRIL, 1946 An overflow of anxious listen- ers were present in the Hensall Town Hall, last Thursday night, when the Zurich Lions Club pres- ented their Minstrel Shop. Mrs. Lorne Rader, of Dashwood, is assisting her sister, Mrs. Charles Thiel, in their store business. Private Bruce Church, who has been stationed in the Bahama Is- lands for the past few years, is visiting at the home of his mother, Mrs. Ella Church. Rev. T. Luft, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Dashwood, has received a call from the chur- ch in Hanover, and has tendered his resignation in Dashwood. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sauder, bridal couple, are getting nicely settled in their hone on the Blind Line. Mr. Roy McBride of the Goshen north, who has a fine herd of Hol- stein cattle, has sold eight of them to a Mr. Philips, of Peck, Michigan, which is just about straight across the lake from Zurich. Mr. Mc- Bride delivered the cows to Port Huron, where they were transfer- red to Peck. A very exciting experience hap- pened to Ervin Schilbe last week, when he was returning home from delivering fertilizer, and his pick- up back --fired and bust out in flames. 10 YEARS AGO APRIL, 1951 Mr. Francis Kipper, who is the former proprietor of the Zurich Dairy in Zurich, has been engaged by the preesnt owner, Mr. Leonard Erb, to take care of this enterprise in town, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Case, bridal couple, have returned from their honeymoontrip, which took them through New York and Ohio states. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Gingerich have recently moved to their new farm which they purchased near Ailsa Craig. George Gram, the oldest resi- dent of Hensall, died Sunday night in Exeter in his 93rd year. Mr. Ken McRae, of Dashwood, is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, where he underwent an operation, and is progressing very favourably. The Stansberry family of De- troit, were weekend visitors with relatives on the Biuewater high- way, and also with other relatives in the Zurich district. Last Wednesday night fire raged through the Hanover Transport sheds in Clinton, and caused about $200,000 worth of damage to trucks and other equipment. Gas- oline and tires blew up, causing a very hot inferno about the place. BLAKE (Mrs. Amos Gingerich, correspondent) Mr. and Mrs. Mose Schwartzen- truber, of Baden, spent the week- end with their daughter and son- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Ging- erich and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Westbrooke and family, of Goderich, visited with the latter's father, Mr. Gustov Bohn. Mr. and Mrs. William Steekle and son, Robert, were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Amos Gingerich, Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth Gingerieh and daughters, Norma, June and Elaine, were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Baechler, and Gerald and Marlene. Mrs, Elizabeth Oesch spent Sun- day with her daughter and son-in- law, Mr. and Mrs• Bert Faber and family. Miss Alma Martin, nurse -in -train- ing at K -W Hospital at Kitchener, spent two week's vacation with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Menno Martin and other relatives. She has returned to the hospital to re- sume her duties again. Mr. and Mrs. William Steekle and son, spent Sunday evening With Mr. and Mrs. John Zandwyck, and family. Spring Meeting Of Municipal Officials Slated For Goderich The spring meeting of the Huron County Municipal Officers' Assoc- iation is being conducted partly by the Department of Municipal Af- fairs, Community Planning Branch, under the direction of Mr. John Pearson. It is hoped at this meet- ing that the local municipalities will have an opportunity of discus- sing problems in connection with community planning. In addition to this portion of the programme, a review of the new legislation which has been recently passed at Toronto, will be discussed by representatives from the De- partment of Municipal Affairs, un- der the direction of Mr. Warren Pack. The meeting will commence on Tuesday evening, April 25, at 7:.30, at the Court House, Goderich, and will follow through the next day, Wednesday, April .16. The lunch- eon of the Municipal Officers' As- sociation will be held at the Can- adian Legion Hall, at noon on the Wednesday. A large attendance is expected from the surrounding municipalit- ies. WEDDINGS Jones -Lovell St. Andrew's United Church, Kip - pen, was the setting for the wed- ding of Patricia Ann Lovell and Elbert Angus Jones of London. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lovell, Kippen, and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ira Jones, Walkerton. Rev. Harold Johnston officiated at the double - ring ceremony. A floor -length gown of "I do" taffeta was chosen by the bride. The bodice featured a princess line waist, long lily -point sleeves and a scalloped sweetheart neck- line of chantilly lace trimmed with sequins. The flowing skirt was em- broidered with medallions of mat- ching lace and sequins, and cascad- ed to a short sweep train. A rhin- illusion fingertip veil and she car- ried a white Bible crested with a estoue tiara held her French silk white orchid, garnet roses and stephanotis with trailing ivy. Miss Carol Civilier, Chatham, was maid oaf honor, gowned in a cocktail -length dress of French blue chromespun taffeta, Miss Mar- ie Sinclair, Guelph, was bridesmaid, and the groom's sister, Miss Marj- orie Jones, Walkerton, was junior bridesmaid. They were gowned the same as the maid of honor. Gordon Jones, Toronto, was groomsman for his brother and us- hers were Keith Lovell and Don- ald Dalrymple. For travelling the bride chose a beige mohair suit, with matching coat, brown accessories and a white orchid corsage. The couple will reside in London. RECEPTION AND DANCE For JOHNNIE MASSE JANE McNAUGHTON (Bridal Couple) INTHE Community Centre Zurich ON Saturday, April 22 Music By GRANT & HIS MELODY MASTERS EVERYONE WELCOME 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 Representing CO-OPERATORS INSURANCE ASSOCIATION HURON and ERIE DEBENTURES CANADA TRUST CERTIFICATES — 5 years 43/4 % — 3 and 4 years 4�z %n — 1 and 2 years GENERAL INSURANCES Fire, Automobile, Premises Liability, Casualty, Sickness and Accident, ete. An Independent Agent representing Canadian Companies J. W. HABERER Authorized Representative Phone 161 --- Zurich OPTOMETRY J. E. LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST ,,BEAFORTH: Daily except Monday Phone 791 9 a.m.- to 5.30 p.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 12 noon, CLINTON: Monday Only Phone HU 2-7010 Thursday evening by appointment G. B. Clancy, 0.D. OPTOMETRIST JA 4-7251 — Goderich DENTISTS DR. H. H. COWEN DENTAL SURGEON L.D.S., D.D.S. Main Street Exeter Closed Wednesday Afternoon Phone Exeter 36 DOCTORS Dr. A. W. KLAHSEN Physician and Surgeon OFFICE HOURS: 2 p.m. -5 p.m. Monday-Saturda, Except Wednesday 7 p.m. -9 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, SOLICITORS & NOTARIES PUBLIC F,LMER D. BELL, Q.C. C. V. LAUGHTON, Q.C. Zurich Office Tuesday Afternoon Phone 4