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Zurich Citizens News, 1966-01-28, Page 2PAGE TWO ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS. THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1966 &law./ The Lady Has A Point! Zurich's only lady councillor Mrs. Isabel Gascho, deserves commendation for her attempts to arouse community interest in a centennial celebration for the village. More than this, her suggestion should be heeded. At December's nomination meeting and again at this month's inaugural meet- ing of council, Mrs. Gascho voiced her hope that village organizations would take steps now to plan for Canada's 100th birth- day in 1967. Just a little better than 11 months away from the start of centennial year, "now" is not too soon. Not everyone in Zurich will be as con- vinced as Mrs. Gascho seems to be that such a project is worthwhile, This can be expected. Indeed, the greater part of the Canadian people are somewhat apathetic to federal and provincial government pleas for nation-wide participation in the cen- tennial festivities. A few farsighted communities will recognize centennial year as a golden op- portunity to inject some real civic pride. They will seize the idea that children will will grow in wisdom concerning their corn - Is Anybody In an average week at this time of the year the flow of traffic safety literature across an editor's desk becomes a landslide. Some of it is well-written; all of it is well- meaning. The message is always real and important. But as drivers of cars method- ically go on killing and maiming themselves and others —1,383 Canadians dead and 40,893 injured in traffic accidents in June, July and August last year — it's hard to believe that anyone is listening. Maybe we're sated with numbers and cautions and photographs of cars curled around hydro poles. Maybe a traffic acci- dent looms too small in this era of the bomb. Somehow, though, if only because this kind of carnage is so unnecessary and wasteful, people who drive 'have to dis- cover that death in a car, or from a car, is just as permanent and much more likely than most other kinds. And somehow, people who talk about safety have to use terms that will make motorists listen. Maybe like this: Safety tip: "A 10 -mile trip takes 15 minutes at about 40 miles per hour .. . and 8.6 minutes at 70 miles per hour. How much time do you have to save?" Another way to say this is that once there was a man and wife and baby doing 70 on a two-lane road because it was seven p.m. and the motels were filling up, and neon heritage; young people will feel the warns glow of understanding; old folks will bask in the joy of accomplishment, know- ing perhaps for the first time their labours have not been in vain. There will be "fringe" benefits, too, for the community ambitious enough to expend some genuine effort. Correctly planned, a centennial cele- bration could see the return of former residents anxious to join in the fun; the influx of tourists ready to enjoy an outing in a town decked out to create a lasting impression; happy citizens out in force to extend the friendly -type greeting that will entice more visitors and spread more good will than ten thousand printed brochures. There may even be a few extra dollars for the businessmen, tradesmen and clubs in the municipality! We believe these are some of the things Mrs. Gascho wants for Zurich. Planning committees set up immediately within all village organizations determined to work together for the good of the com- munity could make her dream for us a reality. Listeniing? they met a carload of teenagers cresting a hill, same speed. And one of them swerved a little, and there was that ugly indescribable crunch of metal on metal, and just time for the women to scream. One of thein actually lived through. The pret- tiest teenage girl walks with a permanent limp, but as her parents often say, she's lucky to be alive .. . Safety tip: "Remember that summer holidays are here and children are at play. Motorists should exercise extra caution in residential areas." What this really means is that there was this man driving down a quiet street, not very fast, just a little, and it really wasn't his fault. The girl, maybe five or six years old, ran right out in front to grab her dog because she thought the dog was going to get killed. So now she is lying on the pavement, not moving, a wispy thing in a white blouse and pedal pushers. The neighbors are gathered around in hushed Iittle knots and the ambulance is whinning in but too late. And the man stands there, sick at the stomach, not really believing it, and the child's mother is on her knees in the street crying but not really believing it. But both of them will believe it soon enough, and never forget .. . We could go on and on with safety tips like these. But is anybody listening? —Lions Gate Times, West Vancouver (B.C.) Not So Funny "Funny" An editorial -type cartoon published in The Huron Expositor last week caught our eye and, as all good editorial cartoons should, it inspired us to do some thinking. The "funny" pictured the extravagent entrace to a mansion. In the open door- way stood a definitely well -to -do -old gen- tleman who shouted these orders to his obviously highpriced chauffeur approach- ing his employer's equally high-priced automobile: "Clip the series 'A' bond coupons, take Fang for his shampoo and deposit my old age pension cheque." (Incidentally, "Fang" was a rather ex- pensive -looking pooch trotting at the end "How Old The following was written by Hilda M. Knott, 72 -year-old resident in the Dear- ness Home at London. It appeared in the Dearness Diary, a mimeographed publica- tion edited by G. L. "Bud" Hayter, Clinton, the assistant superintendent, at Dearness. How old is old? "That is like asking how high is high. "Old is when you no longer care about what goes on around you. When in the winter you cannot visualize the spring, nor think of the green grass under the snow, or the tiny, tiny leaves bursting out on the trees, or the ice cracking up in the rivers ready to come with a rush and a roar; the blue sky flaked with fluffy white clouds. "Old is when you have nothing to look forward to, when people no longer interest you. "Old is being dead and forgetting to lie down. o£ a leash held by the stuffy chauffeur.) While this may be a slight exagger- ation of the true facts, the point of the cartoon is well taken; every Canadian re- gardless of his or her financial state is entitled to a monthly old age pension cheque. Currently, parliament members are not able to agree on how much the monthly allotment to elderly Canadians should be. Some are pressing for an increase to $100 ... others maintain that $75 should be the maximum with additional funds made available for those who are in need. Judging from the thought contained in this clever drawing by Beaton, we can see the wisdom of this Iatter proposal. Is Old" "Old is when you no longer want to hear the happy laughter of children, and lister to their 'Fairy Tales'. "Old is when everyone is wrong, and you are always right. "How old is old? ... You can be old at 20, 30 or 90. It depends on your out- look on life. A little child can be old, one who has been starved for love or food. A little child who is not wanted and has never known a parent's love, can be very old. Old, who is to say who is old? It is not the white hair and a slow moving body. It is not the added years. It is something inside of us. "How old is old? That is a debatable subject. You will never be able to an- swer, if you keep on dreaming, and plan- ning for TOMORROW, and enjoying TO- DAY — you will never be 'OLD'."—Clinton News -Record. Zurich • News PRINTED BY SOUTH HURON PUBLISHERS LIMITED, ZURICH HERB TURKHEIM„ Publisher J. E. HUNT, Plant Superintendent Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa and for payment of postage in cash. Member: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Member: Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association Member: Canadian Community Newspapers Representatives Subscription hates. $3.00 per year in advance, in Canada; $4.00 in United States and and Foreign; single copies 7 cents. -OF- YEARS GONE - BY 50 Years Ago JANUARY, 1916 Mr. William Bender has sold the 150 acres of pasture land in the big swamp adjoining the Zurich road to Messrs. Elmore and Oscar Klopp. Mr. 0. S. Amanns, who has been with Mr. John L. Gerber, Bronson Line, for the past eight months, left for his home in Champaign, Illinois, last week. Miss Lydia Faust is spending a few months at the home of her brother, Mr. H. Faust, Caro, Michigan. Members of Hay council for the year 1916 were: H. H. Neeb, reeve; John Laporte, Casper Walper, S. Deitz and E. Datars. F. Hess, Sr., was clerk for Hay Township J. J. Merner MP, addressed the members of the Canada Flax Growers at a meeting held in HensaIl on Tuesday. 40 Years Ago JANUARY 1926 The Ladies' Aid of the Evan- gelical Church will hold a sil- ver tea at the home of Mrs. B. Phile on Saturday afternoon, January 16, from 3 o'clock to 6 p.m. All ladies and gentle- men are invited to come. Members of Hay council for the year 1926 were: E. F. Klopp, reeve; councillors, L. H. Rader, W. R. Dougall, J. P. Rau and A. Reichert. Little Gerald Gingerich, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacobe Gingerich, of the Gosh- en Line south, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, London, dur- ing the past week and operated on for mastoids by Dr. Thomp- son, of that city. The operation was very successful. The little fellow is getting along fine and intentions are to bring him home in a few days. The following young people kis 40/4 oat 42 Ate 1 who spent their holidays at their homes in Stanley, have returned to high school to re- sume their studies. To Clinton, Margaret McKinley, Jean Mos - sip, Olive Erratt and Stewart Keyes. To Seaforth, Frank McClinchey, Lawrence Talbot and Eilene Turner. 25 Years Ago JANUARY, 1941 Mr. Dennis Denomme, who has been a continuous employee at Eckel's Bakery for the past 10 years, has served his cor,pec- tion there and has left for Windsor where he has a posi- tion with the Chrysler Com- pany. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Datars and family, of Desboro, were New Year's visitors with the former's mother, Mrs. L. Datars. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Wag- ner and daughter, of Guelph, were visitors at the Wagner home in town. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoffman and Gertrude, Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Tiernan and Nancy Anne were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Evans in Kitchener. Mr. Albert Watson, of Lon- don, who has been public school teacher at No. 12 Hay, 14th concession, for the past few years has accepted a position as teacher of the Grand Bend school. Mrs. Delbert Geiger has been engaged as the new teacher. 15 Years Ago JANUARY, 1951 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haist have moved into their new home at Grand Bend. Mr. Gordon Sutcliffe, who has been the popular book- keeper at the Kalbfleisch plan- ning mills for the past few years, has left for Clinton where he will take up studies prepar- It's a treat they'll all love. Our tempting foods are carefully prepared and beautifully served. The atmosphere is gracious and congenial, perfect for family dining. Our dining room Is air conditioned for your comfort. We Specialize in STEAKS - CHICKEN - FISH ENJOY THE FINE ATMOSPHERE OF OUR ATTRACTIVE ALPINE ROOM Licenced under the Liquor Licence Board Dominion Hotel Your Hosts — Marg and Ross Johnston DIAL 236.4371 -- ZURICH ing himself as a mail clerk. Mr. and 1VIrs. Harold Kuntz, of Windsor, and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Rose, of London, were Holiday visitors with Mrs. Harry Rose and Stella. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Roche and son Wayne enjoyed a week's holiday visiting friends in Chat- ham, Windsor and Detroit. Mr. Reg. Black, who is on the Dresden teaching staff, spent the week -end with his wife and new baby son, Daniel, at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Mousseau. 10 Years Ago JANUARY, 1956 At the Zurich Arena last Fri- day evening, Zurich won a 7-0 victory over Blackwell in a WOAA Big 8 hockey game, with Jack Muir scoring three goals for the winners. Don Hesse bagged two and Bob Hayter and Don O'Brien each one. Merner, in goal for Zurich, was out- standing. Robert Johnston, Ed Deichert of Zurich, and Carl Gingerich of London, left for Toronto to attend a study course of trade. Chairman James Hayter, W. C. Salmon and Ervin Rader, trustees for Dashwood, held first meeting and made plans for 1956. 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