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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1958-11-12, Page 1ZURICH No. 44 ZURICH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1958 it NEWS 12 Pages, Now Three Proven Cases of Rabies In Huron; Only Animals Infected more cases of rabies foxes have been identified in Hu- ron County. Last week a dead fox was discovered at the farm of Jan Koene. about two miles north of Bayfield on the Blue Water High- way. The animal was sent off for tests, which have since proved pos- itive, and cats which had been eat- ing at the carcass were destroyed. The Koene dog, which had received anti -rabies shots just recently, is being kept under observation. This week a 'fox found at Ford- wich, in Howick Township at the north east corner of the county, was found to be rabid. in mastic pets, have been held in the REMEMBRANCE DAY was observed in Hensall on conducted by the chaplain of the HeensalllinBranch ofthp e . D rto'el.Shown here are the Color, B as hen lch'Pasi began.' emembrance Day Celebration Held In Hensall With Full Ceremony Remembrance Day was observed in Hensall in Tuesday under the auspices of the Hensall Branch 468 of the Canadian Legion. A service was held at the Cenotaph, by the Rev. Charles D. Daniel, chaplain of the Legion Branch. Wreaths were placed at the foot of thq;. Cenotaph by the following: for the province of Ontario, by Comrade Mrs. D. Taylor; for the Hensall Branch of the Legion, by Comrade President William Br- own; for the village of Hensall, by Reeve Norman Jones;for Tuckersmith Township, by coun- cillor Elgin Thompson; for Hay Township by Reeve V. L. Becker, and for the Hensall Scouts by leader John Baker. Following two minutes silence in memory of the departed, the crowd moved inside the Town Hall for a memorial service, conducted by the Rev. Charles D. Daniel. In his address Rev. Daniel praised all the various organiza- tions which responded to the Rem- embrance Day services. He went on to say,, Unless we as civilians muster forthis special day it will soon be forgotten". He said a i tdhat Armistice Day should Chamber To Meet Thursday In JOT Tuesday with special services Canadian Legion, Rev. Charles front of the Cenotaph, before (Citizens News Photo set aside in remembrance of our boys who gave up their lives for their country. Many homes have been broken on account of loved ones having departed in the wars. The chaplain called upon every one to remember the principles and ideals for which our boys are departed. In closing his address. Rev. Daniel recited the poem "In Flanders Fields". After the church service memb- ers of the Legion, Legion Auxil- iary, Boy Scouts and Girl Guides participated in a march past. Cigarettes Stolen From Canteen At Zurich Arena Somebody must have been out of cigarettes. Either Thursday or Friday night thieves broke into the Community Centre, Zurich, and, stole about $15 worth of cig- arettes from the kitchen. The break-in was first oti ed on Saturday morning, by Fanny Bender, the caretaker of the centre. The canteen door which lifts up to allow customers to be served, had been pried open, and entrance to the kitchen made through the opening. ang Mrs. Bendsupplr,of baccoad just down to a fresh supply the arena on Thursday night. OPP Constable Hank Reid, of the Exeter detachment is invest- igating. -------o------- Mrs. Mr. and Baden, were Gerber and family, week- end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Mose Gerber and other relatives in Zurich. The first case of rabies in Hu- ron occurred near Shipka. A steady stream of domestic an- imals have been vaccinated at the office of Drs. Coxon, Leitch and Millen, Zurich, against the disease. Farmers are becoming concern- ed for their larger animals as well, and at least one dairy farm- er near Exeter, has had his entire herd vaccinated. It is quite probable that the topic of rabies may receive at- tention at County Council session beginning in Goderich today. Dr. J. C. MacLennan, Seaforth, of the Health of Animals Branch, Ca- nada Department of Agriculture, is expected to address the council either today or to -morrow on the subject, and he may have some- thing to. say about. clinics Free clinics for the administra- tion of anti -rabies vaccines to do - counties of Grey and Bruce by the federal government. These clinics. are held by the federal govern- ment which pays for the vaccine,, and for the veterinary surgeons who do the job. At present no compensation to owners of live stock in the case of loss due to rabies, is available. It. is possible that representations to the federal government in this re- gard will be made soon, and it may be dealt with at the next sitting of parliament. Dr. R. M. Aldis, Huron County Health Unit, Goderich, reports that there has not yet been any human contact with the disease in Huron. 0 Emmanuel. Church. Hold Service Of Remembrance Quick Visit Lieutenant Ross McNab, Nova Scotia, made a flying visit to his in-laws in Zurich, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gascho. He left Nova Scotia on Friday, arriving in Cen- tralia later in the day. Accompan- *led by a couple of friends, he re- turned home on Sunday. Dominion Hotel The November meeting of the Zurich and District Chamber of Commerce will be held in the Do- minion Hotel on Thursdayhe night at 8 p.m. At this meeting in- duction of five new members will take place. A full attendance is asked for this meeting, as there will be sev- eral items of importance brought up at this time. Remembrance Day Service was held at Emmanuel EUB Church, on Sunday, November 9, at the morning service. The senior choir sang the selection, "God, our Fath- er". "The Last Post" was played. in memory of the late Pte. Clare Sararas, who gave his life for his country on. September 17, 1944. This was played by Elwood True tuner, ,en the pornet::The minister, Rev. A. M. Amacher, -spokeon the subject, "A good soldier". Consider Low Cost Hyp ro Heating, Trustees Hear of :New Water Heaters Flat rate water heaters and flat rate electric heating came up for discussion at the meeting of the village trustees held in the clerk's office on Monday night. It was revealed that a new plan for wat- er heaters was being introduced, which would make hot water avail- able$2.03anyone per month11This would ties for onlyy $ EDITORIAL. - THE RABIES THREAT Every day we are hearing of new cases of rabies, and every time they are getting closer to home. The part we quite can't figure out is why something has not been done in Huron County to try and stop the rapidly spreading disease. of this W r feel that possible County Council is lax in the h of the County we have support in our way In every county around us there have been vaccination clin- ics set up to treat all dogs. To the south of us there has been i , eetrtstop epidemic there n Huroaction ,whrhearnow current officially three cases reported, whileto the north of us vaccination clinics are almost all No doubt the matter will befinished. at County Council brought up meeting this week, but we feel it is serious enough a threat to have warranted a special meeting before this time: We would like to commend the Hay Township Council for having forwarded a resolution to the County council urging immediate action on the matter, run considerably less than the wat- er sent system of paying o by the kilowat hour. The rate for hydro heating would be 1.5 cents per kilowat hour. Officials estimate that this would be less expensive than any other type of heating now out. Both plans are now being intro- duced by the Ontario Hydro sys- tem. Veteran village trustee Lloyd O'Brien made his official announ- cement at the meeting that he was retiring from the village trustees board at the end of this term. He has served on the board for the past ten years, and told the other members he has enjoyed every minute of it. He would not commit himself as to whether he has any other plans for munici- pal office, but it has been rumored that Mr. O'Brien may accept a seat on the Township council. LOUIS SCHILBE• has recent- ly been appointed as the new Scoutmaster the First Zu- rich Boyy Scouts. He will take over in his new capacity im- mediately. The appointment comes with the recent drive to re -organize the local Scout group, and his addition to the work of the group committee should be a great help in reach- ing the objective. (Citizens News Photo) In other business the trustees held over until the next meeting a request from the ball team for a donation towards jackets. Some minor repairs in the vill- age were ordered to be made.. Lions Sponsoring Weekly Dances Commencing this Friday nigh the Zurich Lions Club will again sponsor weekly dances in the Com- munity Centre. The same program: had been carried out last year,. and proved quite suecessfut Providing music for the entire season will be Desjardine Orch- estra, who have just completed the season at Bluewater Danceland. Proceeds from these dances will be used for community betterment>.