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Zurich Citizens News, 1964-07-16, Page 1RICH NE No. 28—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1964 PREPARING FOR DIAL — Workmen are busy at both the Hensall Bell Telephone exchange <top photo), and the Hay Municipal Telephone exchange at Zurich (lower photo), completing installation of equipment for dial conversion later this fall. According to officials of both systems, the work is progressing well on schedule. In Hensall the work crews are at present installing new dial phones in the homes, while at Zurich this project has been practically completed. Date of the change -over for both centres has been set for November 14. S $3.00 PER YEAR — 7 CENTS PER COPY Man Drowns Off Boat While Out On Lake A 51- year - old commercial fisherman from Goderich, start- ing his first day on a new job, drowned Monday afternoon in Lake Huron. Dead is Harvey Johnston. He was the son of Fred Johnston, of Hamilton Street, Goderich. OPP from Goderich said Mr, Johnston was working on one of the fishing tugs owned by Donald 1VIcLeod, of Bayfield. Police said Mr. Johnston was not missed for some time by the crew of the tug after ap- parently falling over the side. Mr. Johnston's body was re- covered after a half-hour of dragging by police. Dr. E. A. McMaster, of Grand Bend, was coroner. A post- mortem examination was held at Stratford General Hospital. South Huron Crusade for Chest Held Successful Week at Exeter "The recent crusade in Exe- ter reached its objectives," de- clared the Rev. A. M. Schlenker, chairman of the committee. "Beside the 24 who stepped for- ward to follow the Christian life, we met out financial obli- gations," he added. In spite of the hot weather the attendance was good, as Sunday night about 700 came to the arena. "It is a good thing to be able to use the arena for such a purpose," of- fered one of the committee. Plans for another crusade are Henson institute Executive Meets already in the minds of the com- mittee. The .co-operation was wonderful and since nothing of this' nature had been at- tempt since the Crusade in Zur- ich eight years ago, it was to be regarded as a pioneer effort. The preaching of the evangelist, the Rev. Jim Wilson, of Ham- ilton, was very satisfying to all present. Someone estimated that in proportion to the at- tendances of the Billy Graham Crusades in larger centres, the Exeter Crusade compared fav- ourably. Forty dollars is being given each to the Canadian Bible So- ciety, Gideons International, and the London Rescue Mission. The Starlite Drive -In Gospel Services will carry on the mo- mentum of the Crusade, and the films shown each Tuesday night at the Provincial Pinery Park, south of Grand Bend, de- clared the same purpose in moving pictures. Last Tuesday over 200 saw the film. —0 Mrs. Clarence Reid was host- ess at her home Monday eve- ning for the executive meeting of Hensall Women's Institute, attended by nineteen. Plans for the Fall Rally, to be held in Hensel], on October 5, were discussed, and programs for the year planned. Convenors appointed for the resolution committee were Mrs. Carl Payne, Miss M. Ellis, Mrs. W. B. Cross and Mrs. V. M. Pyette. President Mrs. Beverly Bea- ton presided for the meeting, and secretary Mrs. Wilbert bill- ing took the minutes. A. delicious luncheon was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Garfield Broderick and Mrs. R. A, Orr. Crop Report Schedule Games For Coming Week The scheduled ball game be- tween Zurich and Exeter on Tuesday night was postponed due to the rain, and will be re- played this Friday night, weath- er permitting. Should the dia- mond in Zurich be unfit for Gentle rains on three days during, the past week have aid- ed all crops, especially those in the central part of the county. There is still some hay to harvest— some fall barley has been cut and threshed --fall wheat is ripening quickly. Army worm has appeared in 200 acres of barley in north- western part of •county. 0 Schoolmates Meet At Eisenbach Museum in Bend Annual Re -union of Smillie Clan Held At Seaforth Lions park The Smillie clan held their annual family picnic on Satur- day. July 11, at Seaforth Lions Park. One member, Mr. Lorne Elder, rushed home from a business trip to Argentina in time to attend the picnic, bring- ing a most interesting account of a trip he took -to visit "The Lost City of the Incas in Peru". Also returning from a trip were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Howe, who spent -the last month in Bermuda visiting their son, Dr. William Howe. Swimming, games and visit- ing were the order of the day. A picnic lunch was served in the new pavilion which was greatly admired and appreci- ated. Peter Eisenbach received more than a momentary shock Wednesday when a familiar looking woman walked into the Eisenbach Museum and asked him if he remembered her. Yes, he said, somewhere, sometime. She reminded him she was a public school class- mate of his 59 years before on the 14th concession, Hay Town- ship. She turned out to be Mrs. Merle Schnarr, of Kitchener. But that wasn't all for the day. Along came Mrs, George Kalbfleisch, of Tampa, Florida, another classmate of the same time, whom Peter hadn't seen for 10 years. • And later in the day Samuel Carriere, his wife and son, of Toronto, dropped in to say hello. Samuel grew up in the manse at the museum, now "building No. 1". His father occupied the building for 42 years until 1922. The Carrieres were guests at the Bonnie Doone Manor. play, the game will be played in Dashwood. Next home game for the locals, after this contest, is on Tuesday night, when they en- tertain the Staffa Merchants. The Kings will be sporting new uniforms at their next home appearance. Donated by various merchants in the vil- lage, the new ball suits are grey trimmed with blue. Drag Races Held at .:Trand Bend Drawing Large Crowds h f Spectators Again the Sunday drag at the former Grand Bend airport at- tracted a huge crowd of spec- tators (about 3,000) and an interesting group of contest- ants. The track is in good shape, and one big-time racing pro was overheard to say that it was the best competition ever seen in Canada. There were a number of American cars and drivers, and three eliminator crowns went out of the province. Bob Ford threatens to come back with a new ear and clean up on all competitors. Merle "Butch" Bryan, Flint, Mich., took the top eliminator honours with an elapsed time of 8.59 seconds and a top speed of 173.07 mph with his super- charged Chevrolet powered fuel dragster. This was a track record. Other American wins were Bob Leverich, Port Huron, Michigan, in a Chevrolet pow- ered D/Fuel Dragster, His New officers are: honorary president, Dr. Jennie Se*.ii-Iie Robertson, Toronto; pact. presi- dent, iiarold Elder, Iiensall; president, L. C. Elder, Hamil- ton; vice-president, Stewart Smillie, St. Catharines; secre- tary -treasurer. Norma Geiger, Zurich. Business committee: Dr. A. B. Smillie, Niagara Falls. Jack Elder, Oshawa: sports, Jean and Kathy Elder, Hamilton; social, Mrs. Kay Elder, Hensall, Mrs. Helen Howe, Arizona, Mrs. MiI- dred Shepherd, Toronto. Mrs. Grace Peck, Hensall; -billets, Mrs. Dorothy Elder, Hensel:. Next year's picnic will he held at Seaforth Lions Park, or Sat- urday, July 10. Pfaff-Oesch Re -union ,t Exeter The annual Pfaff-Oesch re- union picnic was held at River- view Park, Exeter, Sunday afternoon, July 12, with an at- tendance of 150. Sports were conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Pfaff and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Clarke. 0 Zurich Kings Lose To Staffa Nine elapsed time (ET) was 9.47 and 145.63 mph in the competition eliminator class. Bob Laramie, Debut, Michi- gan, won the street eliminator with his D/G 56 Pontiac. ET was 12.9 and speed, 111.24. Other eliminator winners were: Junior: herb Rogers, London, in a Chevrolet powered D/Drag- ster. Little: Wayne Huber, Strat- ford, 29 Ford coupe, Cimodi- fied coupe at 12.50 ET. Tiny: Jack Hyde, Stratford, C/MP 63 (they with 14.14 ET and 98.03 mph, Middle: Miller -Gregory "Pack Rat", London, with a C/Modi- fied fuel roadster, at 10.32 ET alit] 125 mph, Top stock was driven by ,Torry Harvey aboard the Bob. Ford Inc., a 63 Ford 427, A/ the Fisher families gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fisher, while on the same day about 50 members of the Ort - wain families met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claire Geiger. Results as follows: girls. 5 to 7 years: Sylvia Oesch, Betty Guenther; boys. 5 to 7 years: Larry Clarke, David Clarke; girls, 8 to 10 years: Glenda Pfaff, Gloria Atkins; boys, 8 to 10 years: Ronnie Clarke. Billie Clarke. A short business meeting was held. Officers far 1965 are as follows: president, Allan Fink- beiner, Crediton; vice-president, Lloyd Guenther, Dashwood: sec- retary -treasurer, Mrs. Gordon Hutchinson, Crediton: sports committee, Mr. and Mrs. 1 w- ard Clarke, Mr. and Mrs, Gerald Schenk. Creditor:; table e n"1- mittee, Mrs. A' -vin Rader. Mrs. Roy Clarke, Dashwood; Mrs. Bert Faber, Kippen; picnic to be held second Sunday in July, 1965. Girls, 11 to 13 years: Dianne Clarke, Bonnie Clarke; boys. 11 to 13 years, Doug Finkbeiner, Brian Clarke. 'Women's race: Linda Bowers, Brenda Clarke; men's race: Jim Finkbeiner, Don Clarke; ladies' kick the slipper: Mrs. Allan Finkbeiner; men's kick the slip- per: Ken Clarke; lucky plate: Barbara Guenther. Oldest lady present: Mrs. La- vine Reichert; oldest man pres- ent, Nelson Schenk; youngest child present: Theresa Oesch; newlyweds: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowers; largest family: Mrs. Maggie Clarke; most buttons: Mrs. Ellis Stewart; corning the longest distance: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell and family, Blyth. The Zurich Lumberkings lost another close game last Friday night, when they came out on the short end of a 7-5 score in Staffa. The Merchants led all the way, taking a 2-0 lead in the first inning. Doug O'Brien paced the Zur- ich attack with two hits, a double and a single, while Bob Hoffman, with a triple, and Don O'Brien. Dick Bedard, Phil 0 Zurich Gu Club Plans Trap Shoot The next scheduled trap shoot, sponsored by the Zurich Conservation Club, has been postponed from next Wednes- day night, July 22, to the fol- lowing night, Thursday, July 23. Site of the trap shoots is at the farm of John Robinson, on the Goshen Line north, in Stan- ley Township. Shoots are held twice a month at this location. Prizes will be awarded for various events at the shoot, and anyone interested is invited to attend the affair. Overholt and Bill Schade were the other Kings' hitters. Zurich scored single runs in both the second and third inn- ings, and then added three more in the sixth, when they came up with their best effort of the game. Manager Don O'Brien started on the mound for the Kings, and worked the first three inn- ings. He gave up seven bits, walking two and striking out two, Eugene Guenther came on in the third, and gave up two hits in the remainder of the game, while striking out seven. 0 • Family Picnics A number of family re -unions have been held throughout the area during the past week, On Sunday, about 100 members of Modified production with 11.99 ET and 118 mph. Junior stock: Howard Brown, Galt, with a 1958 Pontiac, 15.37 BT and 90.18 mph. Huron County Historical Society Appoints Constitutional Committee A committee of five was named to draw up the consti- tution of the newly formed Huron County Historical So- ciety when it met in the Huron County Courthouse at Goderich recently. Magistrate Glen Hays was named convenor of this new committee. Other members were Mrs. W. D. Mack, Mrs. Otto Popp, Mrs. Ben Holman and Brig. A. F. Clift. This new committee was asked to draw up the constitution and report to the next executive meeting on September 14. President Mrs. W. D. Mack was in charge of the meeting and welcomed all the new di- rectors. and outlined what the executive had done up to date since it was organized. The minutes of the previous meet- ing were adopted as read by the secretary, Mrs. Otto Popp. She called the roll and intro- duced each member. and gave the report that 27 members had joined at the first meeting. A. Y. McLean, Seaforth, re- ported for the membership coin- mittee, and a discussion follow- ed on the type of cards that would be issued when member- ship was paid. Charter mem- bers world be placed on this year's membership card and the secretary of this committee would distribute thein to the 15 directors, who would make a drive to make this society a success in Huron. Stuart Forbes' report on the project of gathering material and information at the museum with the curator. Herbert Neil. John Berry reported that coun- ty council had already listed the exhibits in the museum. Ward- en Ralph Jewell reported for the finance committee, and Cur- ator Neil spoke of the book that is being made, telling about the museum. Due to the absence of the convenor of the property com- mittee, Mrs. Tait Clark, there was no report from this in- mittee. One of the committee said that they hoped to a;'ist the property committee of Hur- on County Council in son ,- of these projects in the t nui,t Mrs. Howard Harris. of H • l with. was named direct or '.;rt to the resignation of )1r . :i - son, of Gerrie. and Mrs. William Dougall. RR 3, Exeter, as named director for Exeter end tshorne Township. A discussion period fall ; :'eci and Ed Jenkins. Brigadier Cliff and several other directors spoke of the objects of the so- ciety. 'airs. Stack urged all to bring suggestions for the i:,:n- ing season and what type of pro- grams would hest promote the Huron County historical So- ciety. A meeting of all mem- bers is planned for the fall season,