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Zurich Citizens News, 1968-01-25, Page 12PAGE FOUR ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1%8 PLENTY OF ICE—There was no shortage of ice for youngsters in the community over the past week -end, as a large area of the Zurich Community Park was flooded over in last week's heavy rainfall, and then froze when the weather turned cold on Sunday. In this photo a group of boys are enjoy- ing an old-fashioned game of shinny on the slippery surface, without the help of expensive hockey equip- ment, coaches and referees. (Citizens News Photo) Veteran Correspondent Since 1900 (continued from page one) elderly man pointed out that eonscienee is the guide in those matters. "We are living in an upset workl," he mused. "Children are living in their own genera- tion. They aren't going to live the way we did three genera- tions aga, that's for sure." Mr. Ducharme is opposed to government proposals to widen abortion laws, however, and stated that a Supreme Power gives meaning and purpose to all things. "Can anyone tell ine why I have lived to be this old?" he asked. "I don't know whether it is for good or bad. Maybe we have to stay here longer to make restitution for our past sins. Maybe we are here to set an example for our children and others. But we live for a purpose—all of us." The man who spent his life as a cement contractor and a farmer discredit en th e cry o today's young parents that is is financially more difficult to raise a large family now than it was 50 years ago. "There's more money now. Raising a family is much easier today," Mr. Ducharme pointed out, adding that when he raised his family he worked for 35 or 50 -cents a day and was "glad :to get it". 11- bad my hand in lots of things," he noted. "I was luck- ier than some because I could do cement work and there was always somebody doing some little bit. But I fished, too. Anything at all to help with the family budget." Working wives are fine, ac- cording to Mr. Ducharme, pro- viding the wages of the women Men of United Church Elect Slate Emmanuel United C h u r c h Men met for their re -organiza- tion meeting on Wednesday, January 31. The program was chaired by Oscar Greb, assisted by Bill McAdams and Leonard Merner, past presidents of EUB Men. A sing -song was led by Leroy O'Brien, accompanied by Mrs. M. Desch. The scripture pas- sage from Acts 1, was read hy William McAdams. Leonard Merner led in. prayer. The group was favored with two numbers by the Truemner fam- ily instrumental quartet. The report of rbhe nominating committee was read by Oscar Greb and accepted. Elected were: president, Robert Horner; vice-president, Richard Erb; see- retary, Elwood Truemner; treas- urer, Russell Grainger. An in- stallation termony was tonducta ed by Rev. J. Huether, installing the new offieers. Film strips showing the 'work of the Untted Church among Indians in Canada and among Freneb speaking communities were shown by Mr, Iluether. Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the meeting. are •added to the men's earn- ings for the benefit of the fam- ily. He voiced stern disapprov- al of women who work for a separate purse of money to buy personal pleasures for them- selves, and warned .that such practice can lead to marital problems. "When I was married I told my wife I would support her and happy to do it," Mr. Du- charme said. "I never refused her help though when we work- ed together for the good of our family." Mr. Ducharme does speak in favor of the rights of women and frowned on the habit of years ago to make the wife the "trailer in •the family". "I think women are smarter today because they are able to have a say in political matters and such," he reasoned. "A woman has a bigger heart than a man and I think they should have equal right." A bilingual Canada appeals to Mr. Ducharme. He and his wife speak French fluently and have always been proud of their ability to converse in two languages. "A person can never know too many languages," said Mr. Ducharme, who once found it necessary to speak out for the right of his youngsters to speak French on the school property, if not in class, Retired at age '70, Mr. Du- charme is somewhat skeptical of certain aspects of this mod- ern world. He wouldn't be- lieve that a man was landed on ST. JOSEPH and DRYSDALE Alfred Ducharme, Correspondent On Saturday last the family of Mr. William Ducharme, of this highway, gathered in his farm home to greet his daughter, Sister Loretta, who has recently arrived from Peru where she has already spent a few years, After learning the Spanish lan- guage she now has -charge of teaching. Other attending the gather- ing were Sister Bernadette La- porte, with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Noel Laporte. Sister Loretta is a brilliant young nun and has had good schooling, a good scholar in Spanish, English and as well in French, her mother language. Sister Loretta accepted the call to go and •teach and to accept the hardship of Peru and their ways of living which was much different than those of our land. While on her visit she met many of her former charge in the Mother House in Chatham and its surrounding. We hope, from her visit in this her land of birth, she will return to her Peru charge •with the same •courage she had 'before in her way to spread the spiritual news and to do good to human- ity in that far distant land. Groundhog Day Last Friday, 'February 2, known as Groundhog Day, peo- ple in this surrounding and elsewhere had their eyes in a southerly direction to see if the sun would peep out of the thick clouds overhead to give a little sunshine, but not so. When commenting on this event we are referring to this surrounding where the hiber- nating animal had confined himself in his ground cave dur- ing the first half of the winter decided to come out which he did, but since it was only mid- way of the winter decided to return to his eave for a few more days than to come out tin the open to stay, "G r o u n d h o g predietion." Many fernier based their plans for the future, so this year no sun on the day n1any people believes the winter, the remain- ing half, will be short. To as- certain yourself of Its accuracy, put a mark on your calendar each future winter day. Leap Year A warning to all the mascu- line sex, young and old, from teen years to the middle span of their lives. Since this being Leap Year, if they want to keep away from the 'bonds of mate mony they are advised not to associate too much with the fair ones, for they, from their teen to the middle span of their lives. will be in the race to approach the man of their choice for dates. Being Leap Year they have an advantage and will have throughout the year. They will perhaps add a little extra to their gowns to make them more attractive and also an extra touch of makeup to beautify their complexion to make them more charming. So young and old, those of middle age, and even those in the bachelor grade should be careful ff you are not ready to answer the tall to matrimony, else by a blonde or a brunette you could be marched up the aisle to pronounce the words, "I do". Since Leap Year comes only one in four, you have my go ahead. (Continued from last week) Bostwick, the foreman, was an,old jack in the lumbering business. He was past the mid- dle span of life and had spent all of his years in bush work so he knew exactly 'what a man could do. He was stern but had a nice personality and was not rude with his men even though iSome of the jacks were only young and with no experience in lumber camp work. Many a them were like my- self, had never entered a eamp, but he was always ready to help them and caution them to be careful with their axes and those who felled the trees to watch for sailors—sailors in the lumber language were flying limbs from falling trees. ('T'o be continued) ••••••••.•••••••04 the moon, for instance, unless he was able to see same defin- ite proof. "I'm not against science let me tell you," he was quick to add. "Through their studies they do some wonderful things. But as far as this space travel is concerned I think it is fool- ish. They'll never get to the moon. There's no life out there." Mr. Ducharme isn't against travel though. He and his wife are giving some consideration to an invitation to visit their family in Detroit. "They would come and get us," Mr. Ducharme said. "Our children would like us to spend the winter with them. But a man has to keep aotive you know. 1 like to do a few chores around the house as long as I can—and write for the paper. It makes me !happy. And we like wizen our children come here to visit els. They call this home even though they have their own dwellings." Keeping active includes work in a large garden behind their home. "We grow the very best of everything," glowed Mr. Du- charme. "But I don't know this summer. ru be one year older, you know."' 0 Obituary THOMAS P. DINSMORE A prominent 'farmer of this area all Iris life, Thomas Piercy Dinsmore passed away sudden- ly at his home in Hay Town- ship, on Tuesday everting, Feb- ruary 6. He was in his 80th year. Born in Hay Township on October 23; 1888, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Dinsmore. He married the former Mary Douglas in 1919, and they have spent their en- tire married life on the family homestead. They have been faithful members of Goshen United Church. Surviving besides his wife is one son, Douglas James, RR 2, Zurich. The body is resting at the Westlake funeral home, Zurich, where the funeral service will take place at 2 p.m., on Friday, February 9. Interment will be in Bayfield Cemetery, with Rev, M. Morrison officiating. 111111110111111WIWIRewsell SUPERTEST PETROLEUM LTD. GAS OILS GREASES • FILTERS HOME HEAT SERVICE Agent; Charles E. Eckel Dial 2364611 — Zurich staminiimmewelaimmommaimagiume Seven Accidents Keep OPP Busy (Continued from Page 1) Lloyd Stewart, of Grand Bend, collided with a parked car owned by Edward J. Boyes, of Egmonclville, in Zurich. Dam- age estimated at $75. Provin- cial Constable E. C. Wilcox in- vestigated. On Thursday, February 1, at 11:15 p.m., a car operated by Albert Geiser, of Crediton, struck a pedestrian, Mrs. Vera E. Bullock, of Crediton, on King Street, in the village of Credi- ton. Mrs. Bullock suffered two broken ribs and 'bruises to the back and left leg. On Saturday, February 3, at 1:45 p.m,, a ear operated by Edward Haberer, of Zurich, cal- lided with a car operated by Gordon J. Corriveau, of RR 2, Zurich, on No. 84 Highway at Zurich. Damage estimated at $300. Provincial Constable D. A, Lamont investigated. 0 About People Louis Willert has returned home after being a patient in Clinton Public Hospital, where he underwent surgery. Mrs. Albert Hess has return• ed home after being a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan William Oesch were married recently at Burn's Presbyterian Church, Milverton, by Rev. William Sutherland. The bride, the former Grace Catherine Victoria Forrest, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Forrest, Wellesley. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Oesch, Varna. Following a, wedding trip to Niagara Falls, the couple are residing at Wellesley. 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