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Zurich Citizens News, 1961-12-07, Page 12PAGE TWELVE ZURICH Crr;ZENS NEWS BHI Sturdevant is New Reeve At Grand Bend William Sturdevant, unsucc- essful in an attempt to win the reeve's chair in Grand Bend last year, won the honour this year when he defeated his only opponent, William. Cochrane, by a majority of 71 votes. Mr. Stur- devant polled 208 votes, to Mr. Cochranes' 137. The election at the summer resort was held on Monday. Three of last year's council at the Bend were returned to office for the next year, along with newcomer Roland Grenier. Stewart Webb headed the polls with 308 votes, Emmerson Des- jardine next with 284, Roland Grenier, 251, and Earl Datars, 248. Defeated candidates at the election was Frank Plumb, who polled only 57 votes. 0 Hay Council Gives Grants to Hospital And Plowmen Holding their regular mon thly meeting on Tuesday after noon, the council of the Town ship of Hay authorized a grant of $10 to the War Memorial Children's Hospital, London. A grant of $25 was made to the Huron County Plowmen's As- sociation. Having received a petition from Andrew Anderson and others in the west end of Dash- wood, requesting drainage work to be done under the Municipal Drainage Act, the council re- turned the petition to the signers, asking for further clar- ification of the property invol- ved. In other business the council authorized the payment of $3,- 872. to C.A. McDowell and Company, as part payment of contract for the cement work at the McDonald bridge. Engin- eer B. M. Ross had given his approval for the partial pay- ment. Clerk Brokenshire read com- munication from the County Veterinarian regarding the ser- iousness of rabies in the area, and after discussion on the mat - the council decided to place a warning notice in the paper re- garding the threat. The letter from the Dr. McLennan stated there were 12 cases of rabies in Huron County from the month of June until September. Court of Revision on the Drysdale Municipal Drain was held at the Tuesday afternoon meeting. Only one appeal was heard, that from Cornelius De - Groot, pertaining to acreage. His appeal was not upheld. The council will hold one more meeting before the end of the year, on December 15, at 1.30 p.rn. At that meeting they will wind .up all unfinish- ed business for the year. Hensall Clerk- Treasurer Resigns At Council Meeting After Election Earl Campbell, who has ser- ved as clerk -treasurer, assessor and tax collector of Hensall for the past two years, tendered his resignation at the regular meeting of the village council on Monday night. Mr. Camp- bell, who is a veteran of 11 years in municipal politics in the Township of Hay, said he had "taken just about enough from everybody" The amiable clerk said Tues- day he was quitting before he would be asked to by the new- ly elected reeve, Norman H. Jones, "There were rumors go- ing around town for weeks that he would ask for my re- signation if he got in," Camp- bell added. Mr. Jones told this newspap- er on Tuesday that he had ne- ver mentioned to anyone the idea of asking Mr. Campbell to quit, and added that he felt very bad about the whole situ- ation. "I intend talking to Earl myself and asking him to re- consider his decision," he add- ed. Mr, Campbell also stated that LALIES AUXILIARY The Hensall Legion Ladies Auxiliary held their election of officers at the December meet- ing, held in the Legion Hall on Tuesday night. President for the next year will be Mrs. William Smale; first vice-president, Mrs. Ho- ward Smale; second vice-presid- ent, Mrs, W. J. Cameron; sec- retary, Mrs, E. R. Davis; tria- surer, Mrs. Don Haven; searg- ant-at-arms, Mrs. Harry Hor- ton; auditors, Mrs. Sam Ran- nie and Mrs. William Brown. The executive committe for the next year will be; Mrs. Mary Taylor, Mrs. Garnet Al- lan, Mrs. Roy Smale, Mrs. Will- iam Forrester, and Mrs. Byran Kyle. The election of officers was conducted by a past president of the organization, Mrs. A. E. Clark: During the regular business portion of the meeting, the group decided to send Christ- mas parcels to serving veterans overseas, and their adopted ve- terans in Westminster Hospit- al London. n. o Christmas boxes will be sent to the Legion and Auxiliary members who are shut-ins. Plans were finalized for the Legion and Auxiliary children's Christmas party, which will be held on Sunday, December 10, at 2.30 p.m. Each member is to bring sandwich- es and cookies. Members exchanged gifts at the meeting, and Mrs. E. Munn won the mystery prize. Mrs. Garnet Allan was the winner of the lucky draw. Mrs. Gordon Munn, Mrs. Howard Smale, Mrs. Harold Campbell, Mrs. Roy Smale, and Mrs. William Smale were the decorating committee. District Governor Visits Zurich Lions Club; Speaks On "Service" District Governor Howard ed the profit from the venture would net the Club about $200. The Club agreed to take out an insurance policy on it's ban- tam and midget hockey teams for the coming season. Both teams start playing their games this week. Guests at the meeting were William O'Brien Jr., of Toronto, who favoured the group with a solo, Maurice Tearne, of Tor- onto. and William Bates„ of Orillia. As part of his official visit, the Governor presented perfect attendance pins to the follow- ing; one year, Claire Geiger, Ralph Latimer; two years, Arn- old Merner, Howard Klopp; three years, V. L. Becker, Nap Corriveau, Ferd Haberer, Don Oke, Ken Parke, Morris Webb; four years, Douglas O'Brien, Don O'Brien, Herb Turkheim; five years, ,Tack Bannister, Mil- fred Schilbe; nine years, Leroy Thiel; 10 years, Bob McKinley; 11 years, Victor Dinnin; 12 years, Delbert Geiger, Lloyd O'Brien; 15 years, Ed Gescho, Russell Grainger; 16 years, Ed Datars, George Deiehert, Jake Haberer, Ivan Kalbfleisch, Le- roy O'Brien, Earl Yungblut, and Ivan Yungblut, Huffman, of Orillia, paid his official visit to the Zurich Lions Club at their regular din- ner meeting on Monday night, at the Dominion Hotel. He spoke to the Club on the sub- ject, "What is Lionism," "It is our duty to render ser- vice to mankind," the Gover- nor told the members, and add- ed that "service is a kind of glory." Governor Huffman ex- plained how the Lions Club is the largest service club in the world, and by being such is also the greatest service club. Speaking on platters of lo- cal importance, the Governor announced that two new Clubs are to be chartered in district A-9 this year. He also pointed out that Lions International have set out as an objective this year five new members per Club. Governor Huffman was intro- duced by Zone Chairman Herb Turkheim, while Lion Ed Gas- cho thanked him, and presented him with a gift. Reporting on the broom and bulb sale held last week, Lion Bob McKinley advised the 1110211. hers that over $'700 Worth of articles had bean sold. He hop - there were so many arguments and accusations going on in the council and throughout the village that be could no longer stand it. "I served in Hay Township for 11 years, and never had anything like this turn up," he went on to say. "Things Iike this get on your nerves, and could possibly re- sult in a person making a mis- take which would cost the vill- age money. It is hard to work under pressure," he concluded. Mr. Campbell also reported that he thought a lot of the trouble in Hensall resulted in the closing of 'York Street, Prominent Man For six years Mr. Campbell was the reeve of Hay To ship, and for five years prior . '-nat he was a member of the coun- cil. He has the unique distinc- tion of being the only man to ever win the position of War- den of Huron County by accla- mation, The present reeve, John Hen- derson, who was elected as a Norman H. Jones was elected councillor for the next year, reeve of the village of Hensall said the resignation was prob- on Monday, winning out over ably prompted about a month his opponent, Lorne E. Hay, by ago at a council session, a majority of 18 votes. Mr. "We needed a letter from Jones polled 231 votes to 213 Hensall Co -Op for the meeting for Mr. Hay. and it didn't show up," Mr. Four councillors who were Henderson said. "I accused Mr. elected to office were, Harold Campbell of forgetting it and Knight, with 247 votes; John he said he was innocent. Then Henderson, 237; Mrs. Minnie he said that the whole thing Noakes, 228; and John Baker, was just one of many little 215. things and he was getting fed The defeated candidates were, up. It wasn't long after that Gordon Schwalm, 179; Bill Cle- the rumors started." ment, 150; Jack Lavender, 118; Accusations and counter -ac- Clarence Lenaghan, 103; and cusations highlighted the Mon- Jim Sangster, 102. day night meeting of the coun- Keen interest was shown in cil. Veteran members of the the election, as close to 80% council tried to clear the air of the electors in the village regarding statements made by went to the polls, to cast their reeve Henderson in his elec- ballots. tion campaign. In the business end of the meeting, council authorized a donation of $10 to the War Memorial Hospital, London. They also authorized the pay- ment of $67 in fees to building inspector Daviel Sangster. Council agreed to extend an invitation to both the Hensall and Exeter newspapers, to at- tend their meeting, so people would get a "first-hand" report of all the activities instead of hearing about the meeting on the streets. Having received the resigna- tion of clerk -treasurer Earl Campbell, the council agreed to call for applications for the position, with all applications o be- in by December 15. Norm Jones wens Hensall Reeveship Your Label Tells Important Story If you are a regular sub- scriber to our newspaper, and we hope you are, you will notice that the address label shows not only who you are, and where you live, but also the date of expiry of your subscription. Our rates are only $2.50 a year, and if your label does not read, ec. '61 - or later, would you please renew just as soon as poss- ible, so that we can keep your paper corning along to you without interruption. 0 OBITUARY Linda Ann Miller Linda Ann Miller, five-year old daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Joseph W. Miller, R.R. 1, Dash- wood, who was injured when she was struck by a car in Zur- ich on Saturday night, Nov. 25, passed away in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Friday, December 1. She had never re- gained conciousness following the accident. Linda was born on Septem- ber 3 1956, and was one of six children in .the Miller family. She leaves to mourn her loss besides her parents, three bro- thers, Michael, Stephen, and Ronald all at home; and two sisters, Joanne and Nancy. There are also two grandmoth- ers, living, Mrs. Walter Miller, of London, and Mrs. Lassaline, of Centralia, along with a num- ber of aunts and uncles and cou- sins. Mass of the Angels for the little girl was sung by Father C. A. Doyle at St. Boniface Church, Zurich, on Sunday af- ternoon, December 3. Inter- ment was made in the adjoin- ing cemetery. Four uncles of the girl were the pallbearers. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1961 Hensall-Zurich Combines Remain Undefeated; Trounce Strathroy 6-O Hensall - Zurich Combines kept right on with their winn- ing ways last Thursday night, when they dumped the highly rated Strathroy Juniors 6-0. For goalie Dennis Mock, it was his first shut -out of the season. Gerard Overholt paced the locals' attack with three goals, while Bryan Bonthron potted two, and Steve Kyle one. Overholt started the ball roll- ing early in the game, at the 20 second mark of the first per- iod, when he scored on a neat passing play from Earl Wagner. Bonthron scored both his goals in the second period, both on assists from Bill Shad - dick and Steve Kyle. In the third period, Over- holt scored first at the 5.40 mark, from Earl Wagner. With not quite two minutes left in the game, Steve Kyle slammed in a pass from Bill Shaddick and John Masse, and then with a little less than a minute left, Overholt scored his third goal from Murray Bell. Few penalties were handed out in the game, with the Com- bines drawing four and Strath- roy three. In the first period, Chapman was sent to the cooler for tripping, and Earl Wagner served a penalty called against the Combines bench. The other two penalties were both handed out to the Combines . in the third, when Jacques went to the sin -bin for roughing, and Over- holt for cross-checking. Strath- roy served one in the second period, and two in the third. Last night, Wednesday, the Combines were playing host to the Exeter Junior Hawks, and on Friday night they travel to Exeter for the return engage- ment. The next home game for the locals will be on Friday, December 15, when they play hosts to the Watford team. "ZURICH--HENSALL" Combines Scoring "Race" PLAYER G A Pts Bill Shaddick 11 10 21 Brian Bonthron 7 10 17 Steve Kyle 6 10 16 Earl Wagner 5 10 15 Gerald Overholt 5- 7 12 Wayne Willert 7 0 7 John Masse 2 5 7 Jim Broadfoot 2 1 3 John Varley 0 2 2 Larry Bedard 0 1 1 Murray Bell 0 1 1 Gerry Chapman 0 1 1 Harold acques 1. 0 1 Bill Wagner 0 0 0 Goal Tender's Average: Den- nis Mock — 2.84 G.A. 0 CORRECTION! Last week, in an advertise- ment for the Hay and Stanley Township Federation of Agri- culture, in the name of Clifford Pepper appeared as secretary - treasurer of the Hay group, in- stead of Wilfred Mousseau. We regret this error, and apologize to the parties concerned, hoping it has not caused too great an inconvenience. We're flying high with values for Christmas! There is nothing more acceptable than a gift for the home — a gift that gives long lasting pleasure! 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