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Zurich Citizens News, 1966-09-15, Page 1No, 37 --FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1966 7 CENTS PER COPY VISIT ONTARIO BEAN COUNTRY—A group of in- terested representatives of various companies in the United Kingdom visited western Ontario this week to tour various bean farms and handling facilities. The group toured the farms of Bob Down, Harry Strang and Bill Rowcliffe on Tuesday morning to see some outstanding crops in the fields. In this photo the group are shown as they gather around agricultural representative Doug Miles and owner Bill Row- cliffe to discuss various phases of the bean operation. COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS—Prompt action by the Hensall fire department on Monday evening prevented what might have been a serious disaster when a small fire broke out at the elevators of W. G. Thompson and Sons. The fire department were out on routine practice at the time, and were close -by when the smoke was first noticed. Within minutes they were pouring water on the fire, and quickly had it extinguished. This photo shows a group •of the fire brigade members, along with other volunteers, on the roof of the mill ready to lend a hand. Bean Under the direction of the Ontario Food Council, which operates under the Ontario De- partment e- partment of Agriculture, a group of United Kingdom buy- ers and technical personnel of bean processors are visiting the area this week to obtain first- hand knowledge of the quality and quantity of the crop. The visitors, during their tour of the area, were given an opportunity to study all facets of Ontario's bean production from the growing stage to ex- port. Early in the week they toured farms in Kent County, and aso visited the elevators of W. G. Thompson and Sons, in Blenheim. On Tuesday the group visited a number of farms in the south part of Huron County, and then Leaders Attend Various Schools A two-day training school for the fall 4-H Homemaking Club, "The Supper Club", was held in Clinton in Ontario Street United Church on September 6 and 7. Local leaders present were: Mrs. Allan Hayter, RR 1, Varna; Mrs. Bob McKinley, RR 1, Zurich; Mrs. Robert Down, RR 1, Hensall; Mrs. Bill Dow - son, RR 1, Varna, and Mrs. Doug Robinson, RR 1, Zurich. This year at Western Fair the 4-H Homemaking Club pro- gram will be held on Friday, September 16. A number of members from Huron County have been selected to partici- pate in the program. Local girls involved are Karen McKinley, RR 1, Zurich; Mar- garet Merger, Dashwood, and Wendy Neil, RR 1, Exeter. In the morning, the girls will use knowledge of food and clothing gained in previous pro- jects to answer a general quiz. This will be followed by a dem- ; onstration on Chinese cookery by Miss Judy Gum, assistant crafts specialist, home eco- nomics branch. The afternoon program will consist of exhibits, skits, and demonstrations chosen from Western Ontario Achievement Days, Representing Huron County this year is Miss Kaye Woocl, who will be commenting an Lakelet 1 Club's exhibit. "Variety in Sleeping Garments". Western Fair is providing a banquet for 4-H Homemaking Club members for their evening meal and the opportunity to see the grandstand perform- ance, Guest speaker at the banquet will be Miss Mildred 'stone, teen editor, Chatelaine Institute. IIA rou Visti' toured both E. L. Mickle and San and Cook Bros. Milling Co, Ltd, plants in Hensall. The farms visited were those of Bob Down, Harry Strang and Bill Rowcliffe, all in the Hen - sell area. Included in the group from the U.K. were various officials of the H. J. Heinz Company in Middlesex. England, which is the largest buyer of white beans in the world. There were also representatives of the Nestle Company, in England, and H.P. Sauce. Limited, who were study- ing all the particulars of the Ontario bean industry for their companies. In speaking of the tour and conference being conducted by his department, Hon. W. A. Stewart, minister of agriculture, said, "There is a great potential for increased sales of Ontario beans on the overseas market. Last year we greatly increased our sales overseas but I feel that even greater progress can be made. t is out intention to do all we can to consolidate and extend the market in the future." Accompanying the visitors on their tour and conferences were representatives of: Ontario bean Dashwood Group Hold eeting The first fall meeting of the Dashwood WI was in charge of the citizenship and education committee with Mrs, Emil Beck- er convenor. Roll call was "name your favorite teacher and why". Mrs. Carl Oestreicher discussed the motto, "the child has four teachers: home, school, church and community". Grant Goodale, guest speaker, spoke on education, Each mem- ber brought a jar of jam to be donated to South Huron hos- pital, Exeter. Mrs. Glen Webb. president. dalt with the business. The national WI convention is to be held in Guelph. June 12-16, 1967. Ten dollars was donated to 'UNESCO for a gift coupon. The rally will be held in Au- burn. October 3. Mrs. Syd Baker reported on the planning for the Seaforth plowing match. The meeting closed with "The Queen". 0 injured in Fcdi Bruce Pfaff fell through a trap door in the barn Sunday afternoon. and was taken to South Huron Hospital, Exeter, for observation. He returned home Monday and although his injuries were. not serious he will be confined to the house for a few days. n dealers, department of a .�?• ture, Ontario bean growers d a number of technologists. In charge of the program ;'or the entire six days was P.".:•y C. Pauls, of the Ontario •-i ;d Council. 0 Schneider Chores Featured at Zurich Fair Friday Nig& The Schneider Male ("hams, Which appears at the Zrieh Community ('entre on Fr day night, September 23, has a:he.- ed an impressive record ac- complishments since its f :rma- tion in 1947. Travelling selme 30,000 miles and appeari in approximately 350 concerti., the chorus has easily becom the best known male chorus i:: this part of Canada. Among its many high' ghts, the group has sung on a num- ber of occasions in Roc'iester and Chautauqua, N.Y.; has par- ticipated in a midwest male chorus festival in Milwaukee: has toured in eastern Ontario and appeared in Montrea'. Ap- pearances at world and nation- wide conferences as wet' as a number of television pro _rams are among other accomplish- ments. Everywhere, e r i^ i c s have been unanimous in praise of the chorus. Conductor Paul Bei.; has had many years of expe'i nce in choral conducting b..` in Canada and the 'United States. Under his direction, the s'agers have become an ensemble •_apa- ble of many changes of and great dynamic effect... The chorus program his been selected to appeal to e': 'rho attend their concerts. 'acred music includes works '-i ee- thovan, Mozart and the temporary, Randall Randall Thor.: son, Spirituals and folk sor; 41f many nations ad.: varies.- to the concert. The concert is <.pnnsc•-.- by the Zurich Agricultural and marks the opening this year's fall fair. This g • s is pleased to be able to bri_ i this distinguished chorus r. 'he community and is antic:,_ acing a capacity audience for this musical treat of the .arson. J. M. Schneider Limited It' Kit- chener is proud to he ass,>1:aced with the Ambassadors oi Song who have brought hon ' and esteem not only to the c.:n any but to the community ai well. 0 ATTENDING UNI VERSiITY John Geiger. son of Mr. and Mrs. Newell Geiger, lest this week to attend the Un: rsity of Waterloo. A BIG OPERATION — One of the largest bean oper- ations in these parts is being carried out at the present time on the farm of Charles Rau and Sons, RR 2, Zurich. This year the Rau family are harvesting 180 acres of white beans, and in this photo the father and one of the sons are shown as they unload from the combine to the wagon. This Zurich Council Awards Fuel Contract To Co-op; Approve Library Program At the regular monthly meet- ing the council of the village of Zurich last week, the tender of Hensall District Co-op for the supply of fuel oil for the arena, fire hall and municipal office, was accepted. The price of the contract is 14.3 cents per gal- lon. The tender was the low- est received for the contract. The council agreed at their meeting to request the Hay Township School Area board to repair the damages caused to the Haberer municipal drain. Apparently the drain was dam- aged during the constrtiction of the new addition at the Zurich school. The clerk was instructed to write a letter to Archibald and Gray, surveyors, asking for a meeting as soon as possible, at which time a complete report could be presented on the Ed- ward Street drain. Council members voted in favor of the new county library system, as being introduced at the present time. Building permits were ap- proved for Milton Oesch, in the amount of $500; Christian Gascho, $200; and Alfred Mei- big, new combine which they are operating is capable of handling about five acres in one hour. While some area farmers report the yields as not being too good this year, Mr. Rau says their crop is running anywhere from 15 to 25 bushels per acre. clinger, $2000. A resolution from the town of Thorold was adopted, appeal- ing to both federal and pro- vincial governments for assis- tance in the costs of education. A copy of the resolution is to be sent to Hon. C. S. Mac - Naughton, Huron MLA. Accounts totalling $4841.75 were passed for payment. Of this amount, $3027,96 went to South Huron High School for operational epenses. HOME FROM EUROPE Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kenda and family have arrived home from visiting in Europe. They visited with relatives and friends in Italy and Yugoslavia. About People You Know . . . Mrs. 1-lelen Eicher, of Cali- fornia, spent a few days at the home of her nephew, Mr, and Mrs. Newell Geiger, and family. Mrs. Theresa Hartman, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hartman, Hay;. Mr. and Mrs. Greg Fleming, Crediton; Mr, and Mrs. Gerald Hartman, Mr. Robert Hartman, London, and Mr. and Mrs, Cyril Hartman, Sarnia, attended the Masse-Borre wedding last Sat- urday, also attended the first communion of Mrs. Hardpan's grandson, Devin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hartman; Wind- sor, on Sunday, WILL MD CYSTIC FIBROSIS — Mem- bers of the Hensali Kinsmen Club will be canvassing in that village next Thursday night, September 22, selling centennial tulip bulbs, with proceeds going towards the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Two members of the Kinsmen Club, Harold Knight and John Baker, are shown here with fi k year- old Lisa Hyde, the "Timmy" of the Cystic.: Fibrosis Foundation. The slogan being used in the campaign is "help beautify Canada during the Centennial and give the breath of life to every child afflicted with .Cystie Fibrosis".