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Zurich Citizens News, 1961-06-22, Page 1No. 25 — FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1961 $2.50 PER YEAR — 5 CENTS PER COPY Couple Celebrate FAVOUR CLINTON LOCATION 40th Anniversary \ pi A happy event took place at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. Jacob Gingerich, last week when mem- bers of their family gathered to honour them on the occasion of 11I. their 40th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Gingerich were married on Wednesday, June 15, 1921, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Menno Kipfer, on the Parr Line. Members of their family who gathered for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gingerich, Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Gingerich, all of Zurich; Mr. and Mrs. Vic- tor Gingerich, of Waterloo, and Miss Gloria Gingerich, RN, of Kitchener. The couple also re- ceived a special congratulatory message from their son, Rev. Cyril Gingerich, who is in West Africa. The family presented their parents with a lace table- cloth. When Mr. and Mrs. Gingerich were married 40 years ago, the ceremony was performed by Rev. C. Schrap. They have re- sided on the Goshen Line, south of Zurich, since they were mar- ried. ans For Vocational Sat 01 r• 4. 1., ',i, NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED — At the last regular meeting of the season, on Monday night, new officers of the Zurich Lions Club for the coming season were installed by Interna- tional Counsellor Victor Dinnin. Shown here, left to right, are, first vice-president, Alvin Walper; Int. Couns. Victor Dinnin; president Milfred Schilbe; and third vice-president, Ho- ward Klapp._ Missing from the group was second vice-president Doug O'Brien. (Citizens News Photo) Lions Club Arranges For Annual Chicken Barbecue On Wed., July 19 The Zurich -Lions Club, at their last regular meeting of the season on Monday night, made plans for their annual Chicken Barbecue, which will be held this year on Wednesday, July 19. Last year this event was so popular with the camp- ers along the lake that the club felt it would be wise to have it earlier this year. Lion Bob McKinley was nam- ed as chairman of tie commit- tee which will be in charge of the event. At the same time a lucky draw will be made for a calf, donated by Lion Pete Crocker, with all the proceeds from the draw going towards the Lions Club crippled child- ren work. Installation Of Officers The new officers for the com- ing term were installed by In- ternational Counsellor Victor Dinnin. President is Milfred Schilbe; first vice-president, Al- vin Walper; second vice-presi- dent, Doug OBrien; third vice- president, Howard Klopp; sec- retary, Leroy Thiel; assistant secretary, Ed Datars; treasurer, Jake Haberer; lion tamer, Del- bert Geiger, tail twister; Stewart Dietz; directors for one year, Jack Bannister, Morris Webb; directors for two years, Don O'Brien, Claire Geiger. Past president is Herb Turkheim. At the Monday night meeting a report of the activities of the Juvenile hockey team during the past season was -given by Lion Earl Yungblut. Total gate receitps for the season were $919, while the total expenses to operate the team were $1,004, which includes $150 for new un- iforms. A minute's silence was obser- ved at the meeting, in respect to the late Melvin Jones, of Chicago, who was the founder of Lionism. Mr. Jones passed. away early in June. In other business the Club de- cided they would arrange for the staging of the annual picnic of the Blind in Huron County, to be held sometime in August. Lion Jack Bannister, who is on the Huron Advisory Board for the Blind, reported to the Club that they would like to have the picnic in this area, and Lion Mrs. John B. Etue Ivan Kalbfleish offered the fac- ilities of his park for the occas - Mrs. John B. Etue, the former ion. The wives of the Lion he to es - OBITUARY GOSHEN NORTH Huron County Details of the situation per- taining to composite schools for vocational education purposes were outlined Monday night at the Clinton District Collegiate Institute by Dr. S. D. Rendall, superintendent - of - secondary education in Ontario. Dr. Ren- dall was accompanied by Don- ald W. Scott, District High Schools Inspector. The composite school includes courses for both academic and vocational education. Presentation of facts was Mission Band Goshen Mission Band met on Sunday morning, June 18, with Mrs. Arnold Keys and Mrs. Jack Eckel in charge. Jacqueline Peck presided oder the meeting, with the theme "Christ is for all." Donna Peck played the piano for the hymns. The Scripture was read by Debbie McKinley with prayer by Marilyn Keys. Those having birthdays this month .were Bob Hayter and Debbie McKinley. Mrs. Keys read the story "The Little House," and the meeting closed with the Mission Band Ptupose.' Also attending were the three members of the educational committee of the Huron Farm - ers Union, Robert Welsh, RR 2, Bayfield; Robert Taylor, RR 3, Clinton, and Mrs. T. Govenlock, Seaforth. This was the group which most recently initiated thinking along the lines of the vocational school type of edu- cation for Huron pupils. The group attending t h e meeting were constituted an advisory committee to each of the five boards to relate to made to a committee of 15, them the proceedings at the made up of the principal and Monday night meeting, and then two board members from each a further meeting will be held of the secondary schools in Hu- . ron County. Board Chairman Irvine Tebbutt and John Levis represented the Clinton board, along with principal D. John Cochrane. Others were from Wingham, Seaforth, Exeter and Goderich. on Wednesday, June 28, in Clinton. If general approval is obtain- ed at this meeting from the five boards, then a delegation will be selected to visit the Minister of Education, the Hon. John P. Robarts, QC, London, and re- quest approval of a composite school for Huron. According to Charles S. Mac - Naughton, Exeter, MPP for Huron, the general concensus of opinion at Monday's meeting was that Clinton is the most suitable location for the school. He indicated that it could be a million dollar structure. Mrs. Donald James and Julie, -Ieach of Pines, Grand Bend, 'spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Clare McBride and family. Anna Denomme, passed away at S'cott Memorial Hospital, Sea - forth, on Saturday, June 17, in her 81st year. Her husband, John B. Etue, pre -deceased her some years ago. • Born in Stanley Township on February 5, 1881, Mrs. Etue was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Denomme. She and her husband spent most of their married life in Stanley Town- ship. Mrs. Etue was a member of the Catholic Women's League, and the Propagation of the Faith. She had been a patient in the hospital for the past two months. Surviving are three sons, Levi, Detroit; Maurice, Seaforth; and Leonard, Tecumseh; one daugh- ter, Mrs. A. (Edna) Perkins, De- troit; one brother, Frank Den- omme, Chatham; and five sis- ters, Mrs. Marceline Corriveau, Hay Township; Mrs. Norman Huxley, Chatham; Mrs. Joseph Tanguay, Chatham; Mrs. Jean Hollock, Detroit; and Mrs. Ken- neth Golden, Detroit. There are also 14 grandchildren and eight great grand -children. The body rested at the West- lake funeral home, Zurich, until Tuesday morning, when remov- al was made to St. Peter's RC Church, St. Joseph, where Re- quien High Mass was sung by Rev, Father I. J. Poisson. 10- members will be asked to p re - pare a picnic lunch for t group. There are expected be about 60 or 70 persons pr ent at the picnic. OBITUARY Henry Gallman BLUEWATER and BAYFIELD NEWS Mrs. Russell Grainger. Correspondent any member of the comimttee, namely, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor; Mrs. Robert Stirling, Mrs. Jack Howard, Mrs. Everett McIlwain, Mrs. Frank Yeo, Mrs. Russell Grainger and Howard McCullough. The teachers and pupils of SS No. 4, East and West Stanley, joined the rest of the Stanley schools in a very enjoyable field day, in Bayfield; Friday, June 16. Mrs. George Campbell return- ed to her home on Monday after spending the past eight months with her daughter and son -ire law, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Barber and family, in Hamilton. Her grandson, Robert Barker, accom- panied her home and will re- main for the holidays. Bridal Shower Mrs. Gordon Scotchmer was hostess on Saturday evening at a miscellaneous shower in hon- or of Miss Joan Sallows, Gode- rich, whose marriage to Doyle Talbot, takes place early in July. Games and contest were en-. joyed and an address read by Mrs. Gordon Scotchmer. Streamers and bells made a pretty setting for the presen- tation of gifts carried in by Mar- lene Scotchmer and Winnifred Armstrong in a prettily decora- ted clothes basket. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Talbot, Jr., and three boys, London, spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Talbot, Sr. Miss Louise Talbot, Exeter, spent the weekend with her par- ents, Mr, and. Mrs. Clifford Tal- bot, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Deichert Scarborough, itieet the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Deichert and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Grainger. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Grainger called on their aunt, Miss Rose Snowden, in Seaforth Hospital, on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Dunn, Jr., and Douglas, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dunn, were Sunday vis- itors with relatives in Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Turner, Linda and Johnny, Port Burwell, spent the weekend with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Turner. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Turners were: Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Turner, Linda and Johnny; Mr. and Mrs. Wal- ter Turner, Debbie and Stewart; Mr. and Mrs. Fraser Stirling, Cathy and Jerry; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner, Gail and Philip; Mr. and Mrs. Milton Pollock, Bill and Bonnie, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pollock. The sympathy of the commun- ity is extended to the family of the late Mrs. John Etue, who passed away in Seaforth Hospi- tal on Saturday, June 17. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Robinson and baby son Randy, Goderich, visited on Sunday with their parents, Mr. •and Mrs. Bert Greer, Wendy and Patti Lynn. Mrs. McLean is visiting her datighter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Westlake and family. utIl ed 44 I: Full cost of the building, equipment and architecture will be born by the Federal govern- ment, 75 percent; and by the Provincial government, 25 per- cent. This means that no de- benture will be needed to begin operation. The minimum target suggest- ed by Dr. Sendai' is from 500- 600 students in the vocational training section of the school, with pupils coming from all five districts in the county. Cost of operation a n d maintenance would be a joint responsibility of the five boards, with details of this worked out through ag- reement between them. Stressed was the fact that to be eligible for full grant as of- fered by the federal and pro- vincial governments, the school would have to be open for clas- es by September 1, 1962. The grant privileges expire in March of the next year. Chairman of -the meeting was Irvine Tebbutt( chairman of the CDCI Board, and Ted Southgate, a member of the Seaforth Dis- troct High School Board, was secretary. This meeting was a closed meeting, (excluding the press) at the request of Dr. Rendall. Mr. and Mrs. William Robin- son and family, Byron, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Rich- ard Robinson. Missionary Society The June meeting of the Gos- hen 'Woman's Missionary Society was held on Thursday evening, at tile Alome of Mrs. Anson Mc- Kinley, with 23 members and five visitors present. Mrs. Al- lan Armstrong was in charge of the worship. A play "Steward- ship Catches Fire," was put on by Mrs. Elgin McKinley, Mrs. Bruce Keys, Mrs. Keith McBride, Mrs. Elmer Hayter and Mrs. A. Armstrong. Rev. T. J. Pitt played a record "A New. Look," which told of the unity of church organiza- tions for next year. Those ap- pointed to the Provinsional Committee were Mrs. Bruce Keys, Mrs. Bob Peck, Mrs. An- son McKinley, Mrs. Arnold Keys, Mrs. Roy McBride and Mrs. Kenneth Parke. Cards were received from Mrs. K. Parke and Mrs. Lubick. Mrs. Arnold Keys conveyed thanks for her mother, Mrs. Eyre, and Mrs. Russell Erratt conveyed thanks for her mother, Mrs. David Stephenson, for re- membering them while sick. During the business period another member was voted on to become a life member. A donation is to be given to help with the expenses of Summer Bible School to be held in Varna again this year. The next meet- ing is to be a picnic, and will be held as in the past few years at the church grounds on the third Thursday in July. Mrs. Anson McKinley and group will be in charge of the sports. In place of a bake sale this summer it was decided to give a donation instead. On October 25 the Sectional meeting is to be held at Goshen United Cher - ch. The meeting closed with a hymn and benediction. A well-known resident of Zur- ich for many years, Henry Gall - man, passed away in South Hur- on Hospital, Exeter, on Monday, June 19, in his 79th year. He had been in failing health for the past ten weeks. Born in Hay Township, on •April 16, 1883, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Gallman. His wife, who pre- deceased him a couple of years ago, was the former Jean Laurie. Surviving are one brother, John Gellman, Zurich, and one sister, Pearl, Mrs. George Wil- son, Bayfield. Another sister, Mrs. Edward Beaver, pre -deceas- ed him some time ago. The body rested at the West- lake funeral home, Zurich, until Wednesday, June 21, where a public funeral service was held at 230 p.m., with Rev. W. P. Fischer officiating. Interment was made in St. Peter's Luther- an Cemetery, Goshen Line. Pallbearers were: Ivan Kalb- fleisch, Albert Clausitis, Harvey Report Of Crippled Children Work Given To Members Of Lions Club in the a - Claiisitis, Tom Meyers, Gordon terment was made joining cemetery, Block and William Davidson. A. complete report of the work of the Ontario Society for Crip- pled Children and the Crippled Children treatment centres was given to the members of the Zurich Lions Club by Lion Jack Bannister at the Monday night meeting of the club, at the Do- minion Hotel. Mr. Bannister, who is chairman of the health and welfare committe of the local club, is a director of the crippled children society and treatment centre. During the 1961 campaign when the Zurich Club sent out Easter seals, a total of $599 was turned in. There were 1,100 mailings sent out, and receipts were returned to 291 persons, representing an average of 55 cents return for each mailing sent out. The campaign expen- ses amounted to $62.60. Of the $599, the Zurich Club keeps $299.50 as it's share for local work with crippled children, while the Ontario Society for Crippled Children receives a like amount. In 1960 a total of $163 was collected for the work of crip- pled children. The Zurich Club spent a total of $367 last year for work throughout the area. Five children are at present ta- king treatments as out-patients Prepare For Fair The School Committee of the Bayfield Fall Fair, met at the home of Mrs. Russell Grainger, on Monday, June 21. The pri- ze list was revised and has been printed and sent out to the var- ious schools. Any school whose teacher and board are inteerst- ed in taking part in the fair may obtain a copy of this list from 0 Riley Reunion At Farm Home (By our Hensall corresponden't) at the London Crippled Children Centre. Mr. Bannister also explained the difficulty the treatment cen- tres are having in making ends meet. The annual expenses at the London centre amount to. approximately $100,000, which is more than is alloted for this' purpose. He explained that many organizations, throughout the course of a year, make do-- nations to the centre, and urged the local group to consider do- ing the same. The Zurich Lions Club, after hearing the report, decided to stage a lucky draw for a calf, which has been donated by one of the members, with the pro- ceeds going towards the work of crippled children. All members of the club were extended an invitation to attend the Open House at Woodenden Camp, on Sunday, July 2. Mr. Bannister urged as many mem- bers as possible to visit the camp, and suggested they take the members of their family along to see this fine project. ---0 With perfect weather prevail- ing, the annual Riley Reunion was held on Saturday, June 17, at the home of Mrs. Bert Riley, of CromartY, with 93 members of the clan present from Brus- sels, Stratford, Mitchell, St. Paul, Thorndale, Cromarty, Staf- fa; Clinton and Hensall. Prize for oldest person pres- ent went to Mrs. John Riley, of Kippen; youngest, Dennis Near, St. Marys; longest married cou- ple, Mr. and Mrs. William Riley, Staffa; latest married couple BIBLE SCHOOL. present with husband, Mr. and The Zurich Summer Bible School will again be held at the Zurich Mennonite Church, from July 3 to 14, each morning from nine to 12 a.m., Monday through Friday. The school is agate offering 12 grades from kindergarten to grade 10. Rural bus service will be provided. Director of the school is Eph- raim Gingerich, and the secre- tary is Williani Baechler. Mrs. Ross Riley, Cromarty. Sports were under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Riley, Lu - can; and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Riley, Mitchell, The 1962 officers elected were. president, William Riley, Jr., Lucan; vice-president, Lloyd Riley, Cromarty; secretary, Mrs. Bill Kellington, Brussels; treas- urer, Mrs. Bert Riley, Cromarty; sports, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Har- burn, Staffa; Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Harburn, Cromarty. Drive -In Services Will Be Continued Plans are being made to hold outdoor church services at the Starlite Drive -In Theatre near Grand Bend again this sum- mer. Speakers of last season are returning and special music by bands and soloist is being ar- ranged. A meeting to make final plans for the series will be held at Dashwood EUB Church, Tees - local Family Win Court Appeal The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld an Ontario Appeal Court ruling that an automobile insurance policy in Ontario does not terminate with the death of the insured person. The court made this decision in dismissing an appeal by the Global General Insurance Comp- any against an Appeal Court de- cision ordering it to pay dama- ges of $31,492 to Harold Finlay, of Zurich. The case involved an automo- bile insurance policy issued by the company to Mrs. Rheta Campbell, who died while the policy still was in effect. Mrs. day, June 20. Campbell left her entire estate Chaplain 3. Keys, of Trans- to her daughter, Margaret Jean port for Christ, Toronto, and Cam11 Dave McClurkin, Galt, are am- ong the July speakers, as well. as Dr. J. T. Faught. of Toronto. The theme of the outdoor services, "Come as you are in your car" brought several thous- ands to the Sunday evening ser- vices last sumnier. p . The automobile insured under the policy later was involved in an accident in which Mr. Fin - lay's wife was killed and several children injured. At the time of the accident the car was be- ing driven by a family friend, Ivan Layng.