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Zurich Citizens News, 1964-06-25, Page 2PAGE TWO THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1964 e 7641a" Cam What Is a Ch goo ANY i410, rber of Com A group of businessmen devoted to prove that the sun shines all the time in our municipality? Public-spirited citizens band- ed together to see that the community en- joys the highest possible standard of living? Supporters of free enterprise and our dem- ocratic way of life? Businessmen trying to bring new industry to this area? These are some of the most commonly held ideas about the Chamber of Commerce. What- ever is said about the Chamber of Com- merce, there is one thing sure — it is, or should be, one of the most important or- ganizations in the town. The work of 'the Chamber of Commerce touches nearly every citizen, as we have seen this week at the community -wide dinner. when a revered citizen was honoured for her work which affected so many. "The interest of the Chamber of Com- merce is not, however. confined only to local matters. Just as the citizen of a municipality is also a citizen of his prov- ince and of his country, so the Chamber of Commerce has provincial and federal in- terests in addition to its local activities. In the provinces there are provincial Cham- bers, and indeed many regions within a province have their own associations to ad- vance the interests of their particular re- gion. At the provincial level the activity of the Chamber of Commerce is co-ordin- ated and presented to the provincial gov- ernment through the provincial Chamber of Commerce—.a provincial federation of Board and Chambers. "At the federal level the activity of erce the Chamber of Commerce is co-ordinated and presented to the federal government the Canadian Chamber of Commerce — the national federation of more than 850 Boards of Trade and Chambers of Com- merce. The policy of this national group is determined by the majority votes of the member Boards and Chambers—each of which has one vote of equal strength. "The National Chamber promotes the preservation and development of our eco- nomic system of competitive enterprise and works towards its greater appreciation and understanding by all Canadians, Similar work is carried on at local level by com- munity Boards and Chambers. "The community Chamber is a stabiliz- ing influence, on a community. It brings about greater understanding among vari- ous segments of the community and it makes the community a better place in which to live. The Chamber of Commerce deserves the support and understanding of all the citizens in the community. "The same applies to the national scene. Canada needs a strong national group to speak on behalf of business gen- erally and it has such a voice in the Cana- dian Chamber of Commerce. Canada has a great future and the cities and towns of Canada are going to share in it in propor- tion to the effort they individually put forth. "The Chamber of Commerce is an im- portant vehicle for employing this effort. For that reason it deserves your support. —(The Acton Free Press), Room For Doubt "Hospitality Spoken Here." This slogan is one that is used quite frequently in tour- ist promotional literature issued by the Quebec government. It has a warm friendly ring to it. It implies that whatever differences may ex- ist between those who make La Belle Prov- ince their home and those who lived outside its boundaries, not one — language, race, color or creed—present an obstacle to the development of a lasting friendship. It seems to say that here hospitality is the unifying factor which destroys barriers and overcomes separatism. Two years ago, we visited in Quebee and, like a goodly number of Canadians, we found this slogan was not an idle boast. Our hosts made us feel most welcome. On the streets and in the countryside, we found a marked friendliness among the people. In spite of language difficulties, at no time was any hostility displayed toward us or our party. When we returned to Ontario, we vowed we would go back as soon as pos- sible to learn more about our neighboring province and its gracious people. It has been a pleasant visit—one that made us want to explore further this part of our country that has retained much of its old world atmosphere. But the passing of the years seems to have made a difference. In the last year and a half, a succession of militant speeches by leaders of various factions in Quebec, the violence and disorderly demonstrations, and the hate -filled actions of subversive groups in the province have caused us and other Canadians to have serious second thoughts about making a return trip. AI - though we are essentially the same folk, fanatical elements in Quebec are now pic- turing us as ogres bent on thwarting the efforts of French-speaking Canadians who are trying to achieve their true destiny. The gospel of separatism is building up an invisible wall that tends to discourage any mingling. Nor were these misgivings alleviated one bit this week by the ultimatum issued by Quebec's National Resources Minister Rene Levesque. He made it quite clear that separatism and not unity with the rest of Canada is the objective of those in au- thority. Suddenly, those of us who live beyond the borders of Quebec have been and are being painted as a sinister force to be hated and shunned like the plague. We are "the enemy". Quite frankly, we are at a bit of a loss to know why we have become suspects with questionable motives. The majority of Eng- lish-speaking Canadians want to see Quebec develop equally with the other nine prov- inces, and to do so within, not outside, the framework of Confederation. And let us make no mistake about it, Quebec needs the rest of Canada if she is to "achieve her true destiny", just as much as the rest of the country needs her. It's a point that needs to be emphasized and re-emphasized. Small wonder, then, if we "foreign folk" ask, ""Is hospitality still spoken in Quebec?" In all likelihood, it is among the common folk. But we can perhaps be forgiven if we have doubts, and especially so in the light of recent statements by one of the province's leading politicians. Midland (Ont.) County Herald Avoid Playground Accidents Children at play are all oblivious of the dangers which Iurk around them. In the excitement of the game, they rush into the street to avoid capture by a playmate, and never think that car may be passing. The driver of the car, if he is human, will have noticed the danger sign, or is alert to the possibilities of such an oecurence— and drives carefully. A few seconds longer in driving may save the life of one of these young Canadians. Sometimes we are annoyed at young- sters for their foolhardiness, as we think, but we should remember that they have not learned the fear of danger, which we, from bitter experience and knowledge, know. That throws an onus on us, who are more mature in years and knowledge, to_ protect these little ones. There are hun- dreds of accidents which could be avoided if we will take the proper steps. Children should be forbidden to ride more than one on a bicycle, and that regulation firmly adhered to. Almost any day on the street of any town, one may see the dangerous performance repeated — the bicycle peril- ously near the path of approaching vehicles. Dugout, old wells, disused buildings and other hazards should be closed off from the venturesome youngsters who do not realize that therein lies •a source of danger. There are no better Canadians than those who are born here — let us do our part to protect their future. — (Grenfell Sun) 1 ZIJRlCH Citizens NEWS HERB TURKHEIM — Editor and Publisher PtYIBLISHED EVERY T,f• WtSDAY MORNING at ZURICH, ONTARIO Authorized as Second Class MaiI, Post Office Department, Ottawa and for the payment of postage in. cash. Member: ONTARIO WJE NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION Member: CANADIAN WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION Subscription Rates: $3.00 per year in advance, In Canada; $44,00 in United Stales and and Foreign; single copies 7 cents Kippen News A very successful ham and strawberry supper was held Friday in the Sunday school rooms and the basement of St. Andrew's United Church, which was sponsored by the U.O.W. Visitors during the week with Robert Thomson were Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Schneider a n d Garry, of Stratford, and on Father's Day, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stokes and Larry, of London. Father's Day visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Long included: Mrs. M. Ulch, of Windsor; Oswarld Brown, Q.C., and Mrs. Brown, Detroit; Mr, and Mrs. James Armstrong, Staffa, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Little, Marcia and Cheryl, of Hensall. Pepper Re -union On Sunday, June 21, the Pep- per family held their annual re- union in Seaforth Lions Park, with a good attendance. The committee members were as follows: presidents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Pepper; secretary -treas- urers, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Gor- don; sports, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Pepper, Mr. and Mrs, Mel Ball, Mr. and Mrs. Don Crich; table committee, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pepper, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Pep- per, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tay- lor. SYMBOLS WE CAN STILL BE SURE OF... IItlINtlIB'"'"(Itli111111111111tlItlIItlIIIlIU11111(Itllitlit<VW1tltlUlll�IItlIIIIIfin1011 tifll IlflftA fiildlflifw(ffllil G9tlf�� Il111 p+'16; pW, As I drove the long, tired road home Sunday night I be- gan to realize why so many feI- lows of my age are cracking up. The old lady was sitting there, talking as though word - rationing was going into effect at midnight. The radio alter- nated between shouts of some group noisier and nausiouser than the Beatles, courtesy of my daughter, and the smug an- nouncements of the disc jockey, who broke in every few min- utes to tell us with triumph of another fatality on roads or water. After 17 years, I've given up trying to do anything about my wife's talking jags. After 13 years, I've abandoned all hope of improving my daughter's taste or temperament. But by George, I still have some love for my fellow man. Once a year, whether I like it or not, I publish some safety hints on hunting, driving, try- ing to get along with women, or a similar perilous undertak- ing, strictly in the public in- terest. For example. When canoe- ing, never kneel in the bottom of the thing. It's too hard on the knees. Use a long -handled paddle, and paddle standing up. That way, you can jump if she rolls over. If you're merely a passenger, stand in the bow, so that you can warn of rocks, large turtles, or waterfalls. If you're boating with an out- board motor, don't be afraid to display a little panache. Always approach a dock straight on and at top speed. At the last conceivable moment, cut your motor and swing the tiller hard over. Some day you might cut the tiller and swing the motor, but who wants to live forever? Never take life jackets when you go fishing. You're liable to trip over one of them, and fall overboard, while innocently walking up to the bow for a cold beer. If you insist on tak- ing lifejackets, tie them to your tackle box. Fishermen are a drug on the market, but good tackle is expensive. Speaking of fishing, don't look around before you wind up to cast, It's considered a slur on the agility of your com- panions. It's up to the other guys in the boat to keep an eye on you, I£ they want to keep an eye, that is. Never swim where there's a crowd, You went on your holi- SUGA and SPICE By Bit! Smiley days to get away from people, remember? Pick out a nice lonely spot and dive in. It's old fashioned, but best way to teach kids to swim is to throw them off a dock. It can be embarrassing if you can't swim yourself, and they refuse to float. About fires. Never scatter sand and water on your fire when you leave. Maybe the next fellow doesn't have a match to start his own. This known as common courtesy be- cause it's so common. You have to use a little com- mon sense to get your barbecue charcoal going too. We've tried a couple of those commercial fluids, but there's not enough action. What I do now is give the charcoal a good sloshing with lawn -mower gas, Then everybody hits the deck. I stand away back and hurl light- ed matches at the thing. It may not be the status way to do it, but it sure as hell gets that charcoal going. Well, that's about it. • Just follow these safety hints, and you will never have any more worries about summer. Or any- thing else. 0 Obituary Elliott Faiebarn Funeral service for .Elliott Fairbairn, 70, of TiIlsonburg, was held on Wednesday, June 24, from the H. A. Ostrander & Son funeral home, Tillsonburg, with burial in Tillsonburg cem- etery. Mr. Fairbairn, who passed away in Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Sunday, re- tired in 1961 as supervising principal for Tillsonburg public schools, and taught in TilIson- burg public schools for more than 35 years. Survivors are his wife, form- er Minnie Ostrander; daugh- ters, Mrs. T. (Helen) White, Hamilton; Mrs. Ewart (Mona) Ostrander; Mrs. Fred (Ruth) Tanner, Mrs. William (Lois) Burns, all of Tillsonburg; one son, Jack, TiIlsonburg; sisters, Mrs. Clifford (Mae) Brintnell, Exeter; Mrs. Harvey (Mary) Clausius, Zurich; Mrs. Donald. (Shirley) Bedard, Detroit; Mrs. Gibb (Mabel) Statton, Detroit; brothers, W i 11 i a m, Hensel; Fred, Windsor; Clarence "Jim", Exeter. STARLITE DRIVE-IN THEATRE F 1t UR B 1 G NIGHTS WED., THURS., FRI., SAT. JUNE 24,25,26,27 „111tH„1,,,1,,,,,1,,,,„11,,,11„,11„,1,,,1,.11,„11,,,11, 1,1, l,,,,,,,,,,,,,),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1,,,1,11,1,1„11,1111,,,11,. `"MC`DEDFT MEM”' ACADEMY AWARD WINNER Columbia Pictures presonts THE SAM SPIEGEL DAVID LEAN Production of LAWRENCE OF.ARABTA. TEC1C4COLOR' SUPER PANAVI$ION 70' Business and Professional Directory OPTOM ETRY J. E. LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST SEA FORTH — Phone 791 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 12 noon CLINTON -- Dial 482-7010 Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Norman Martin OPTOMETRIST Office Hours: 9 -12 A.M. — 1:30-6 P.M. Closed all day Wednesday Phone 235-2433 Exeter LEGAL Bell & Laughton BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS & NOTARY PUBLIC ELMER D. BELL, Q.C. C. V. LAUGHTON, Q.C. 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