Zurich Citizens News, 1958-11-26, Page 2PAGE TWO
ZURICH atigags NEWS
Published every Wednesday Mooning at Zuri ,OnS Southern thePolice
Village of Zurich, Hay Township,and
t
of Stanley Township, in Huron County.
Printed by Clinton News -Record, Clinton, Ontario
Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office DB. M. pTUment, Ottawat2
A. L. Publisher
Business Manager
Publisher
Subscription Rates: $2.50 per year in advance, in Canada; $3.50 in
United States and Foreign; single copies, 5 cents. Subscriptions
payable
Zurich,�Ontar o, orrManager,
to Zurich
distric Citizens Boxx 149,
correspondent
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1958
WOMEN POLITICIANS
YOU WILL probably say you saw this heading on an editorial
a couple of weeks ago in this paper. You are right, it did appear
not too long ago.
However, we do want to draw to your attention the fact
that two ladies in a neighbouring town have taken up the chal-
lenge and are candidates in the forthcoming election in that town.
It amused us, as we sat in on the nomination meeting in
Hensall, to see women being nominated for councillors locally so
soon after we had suggested it in a recent editorial. Both the
women, to our way of thinking, are quite qualified for the pos-
itions they are seeking, and it is our guess that at least one of
them will be elected to the council. So maybe our idea was not
so foolish after all.
We have said it before and will say it again, we would like
to see some lady candidates appear at our local nominations on
Friday. No doubt there will be vacancies on either the village or
township council, so how about it ladies, why not come out and
have a say in the running of this community. We will support
you!
WHAT WE COULDN'T DO ! !
IMAGINE AN organization in this community with $20,000
they didn't know what to do with.
This condition actually exists. In one of the exchange
newspapers we receive each week we noticed where in Don
Mills, a suburb of Toronto, a Kinsmen Club has $20,000, and
they don't know where they should spend it.
In an effort to find a suitable project the club there is
advertising in their local paper for residents of the community
to send in suggestions on how to spend the money.
The story in the Don Mills Mirror, (which, by the way, has
a former Seaforth boy, Ken Larone, as editor) goes on to say:
"The club hopes to use these suggestions as a thermometer
to make sure they know the temperature of public attitude. The
Kinsmen can be sure of selecting the best project if the people
help. They are the ones to reap the rewards. A few moments of
each resident's thinking will result in an excellent community
asset."
We have a still better suggestion for them. Give us the
money here in Zurich and we will spend it for them. What we
couldn't do with $20,000. Probably the first suggestion here
would be to put artificial ice in the arena. Others might suggest
the new community park be completely finished, while still others
might say we should erect floodlights on the ball park with that
amount of money. There sure would be no problem here in
arranging to spend it. However, let's quit dreaming, the money
belongs to Don Mills, not Zurich. d
ZURICH Citizens NEWS
Deposits Now ,Over
Three Billion At
Bank of Montreal
Deposits placed in the safe-
keeping of Canada's senior finan-
cial institution have risen to a
new record level past the three -
billion dollar mark, according to
the Bank of Montreal's 1958 an-
nual statement, released here this
week by John Bannister, manager
of the Bank of Montreal's Zurich
branch.
Deposits now total $3,038 mil-
lion, he said, or $406 million more
than at October 31, 1957.
The report also shows B of M
resources exceeding $31/4 billion for
the first time in the bank's 141 -
year history and a further streng-
thening of reserves.
B of M loans, however, show
little change in the year, standing
at $1,417 million for 1958, against
$1,438 million for 1957, the man-
ager said. This amount includes
31 percent increase for 1958 in
NHA loans, now at more than -
$171 million, enabling a greater
number of Canadians to buy their
own homes, he added.
Strong Liquid Position
The statement also shows the
bank's traditionally strong liquid
uick as-
setsosition repor eimd at $1,926 mwith llion, re-
presenting 62.1 per cent of total
liabilities to the public, as against
54.8 percent last year.
Largely responsible for this rise
in the B of M's liquid assets is
the increase in the bank's holdings
of federal and provincial govern-
ment securities, which rose from
$657on at
ion aoyear ago to $1,004
milliValuation of bank premises also
rose—from $36 million in 1957 to
almost $41 million—a clear indi-
cation of the continuing expansion
of B of M facilities to meet Cana-
dians' growing requirements.
B of M Earned More
The 1958 statement of earnings
shows B of M operations here,
across Canada and abroad produc-
ed a profit of $22,889,690. Of this
amount, $12,533,000 has been set
aside to pay the bank's income
taxes, leaving a net profit of $10,-
356,690 for the year — $706,998
more than in 1957.
Shareholders received dividends
totalling $8,904,564 on the basis
of $1.65 per share—or $3,628,436
less than the bank's income tax
payments. Dividend payments re-
presented a return of 5.07 percent
on the shareholders' funds.
RIGHT ON THE DOORSTEP
(Wingham Advance -Times)
SO FAR we have done nothing in this community about the
threat of rabies. We haven't even obeyed the law to tie up our
our dogs. There has been no discussion of a clinic to protect
domestic pets against the disease, though there are now proven
cases in the immediate countryside.
This disease is not one to be taken lightly or dismissed with-
out due thought. One rabid dog at loose in town could easily leave
a fatal infection with eight or ten children in a space of two
hours. The infection is dreadfully dangerous to humans and its
threat would seem to call for emergency action.
Police and council are seriously hampered in their efforts to
have dogs confined to the owner's property. The present by-law
does not permit a dog to be picked up on any private property
and no officer is willing to shoot a stray animal because of almost
certain repercussions in case the dog turns out to be some prop-
erty owner's pet.
These are considerations which, under ordinary considerations
do present very real difficulties. Ordinary conditions, however,
leave the dog purely in the nuisance category, as he romps about
town dumping garbage pails and uprooting young lettuce plants.
Conditions are no longer ordinary. With a widespread epi-
demic of rabies sweeping the western counties of the province
prompt action BEFORE an accident takes place is certainly the
obviously wise course to follow.
NOMINATIONS ARE EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS
(Huron Expositor)
THE ANNUAL MEETING of the shareholders in the Town
of Seaforth is being held Monday evening. It is the occasion
when officers are nominated to serve on various bodies responsible
for operating the town, and when reports on the year now ending
are received.
The meeting provides the opportunity to question public
officials on the activities of the year, to express constructive
criticism, or to extend credit for a job well done. All too often
these are matters that are dealt with on the street during eleven
months of the year, but which never are discussed at the official
nomination meeting—the one place where action can be taken.
Seaforth has had a successful municipal year during which
a number of major decisions were taken, or are pending. Equally
important decisions must be taken next year. For these reasons
it is perhaps even more necessary than usual that the Seaforth
public be well informed about municipal affairs.
The town has had the benefit of particularly capable councils
during recent years—councils made up of citizens who have de-
voted hours and hours of their time to advancing the interests
of their fellow citizens. It doesn't follow, however, that this
condition will continue indefinitely. The average citizen—as well
as the elected official—has a responsibility. His responsibility
is to think about the requirements of municipal office, and to
attend the nomination meeting, and insofar as he is able, ensure
that the most capable representatives are nominated.
RECEPTUand
f
DANCE
For
Mr. & Mrs. James Wild
(Nee Gail Shearing)
in. the
Community Centre
ZURICH
on
SATURDAY, DEC. 6
Music By
DESJARDINE ORCHESTRA
Everybody Welcome
46-7-b
EVENTIDE
AND
ROCK of AGES
MEMORIALS
INQUIRIES ARE INVITED
T. PRYDE and SON
EXETER
Phone 41
Clinton Seaforth
mJ 2-6606 573
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1958
SNOWED UNDER
The night was dark, the snow was blowing..
The traffic rush was homeward flowing.
The road with slush and ice was deep,
And cars were moving at a creep.
Joe Dookes was travelling close behind
The car in front, so he could find
His way by the red Ng d ahead .. •
His windshield wiper had gone dead.
And oil was well with Joe until
Far up ahead, a sudden spill
Stopped all the cars right down the tine.
For careful drivers, this was fine.
Joe jammed his brakes, began to skid,
Wise drivers don't, but Joseph did.
Now six feet down, Joe takes it easy.
He wasn't smart when it was freezy.
CO-OPERATORS INSURANCE
ASSOCIATION
Offices in Toronto, Hamilton, London, Windso ,
Ottawa, Owen Sound
"Auto Insurance for Careful Drivers"
j
Business and
AUCTIONEERS
Professional onrawry
INSURANCE
ALVIN WALPER
PROVINCIAL
LICENSED AUCTIONEER
For your sale, large or small,
courteous and efficient service
at all times.
"Service that Satisfies"
Phone 119 Dashwood
LEGAL
W. G. Cochrane, B.A.
BARRISTER and SOLICITOR
NOTARY PUBLIC
Hensall Office Open Wednesday
and Friday Afternoons
EXETER PHONE 14
BELL & LAUGHTON
BARRISTERS. SOLICITORS &
NOTARIES PUBLIC
ELMER D. BELL, Q.C.
C. V. LAUGHTON, L.L.B.
Zurich Office Tuesday
Afternoon
EXETER Phone 4
DOCTORS
Dr. A. W. KLAHSEN
Physician and Surgeon
OFFICE HOURS:
2 p.m. -5 p.m. Monday -Saturday
Except Wednesday
7 p.m. -9 p.m. Monday and Friday
Evenings
ZURICH Phone 51
G. A. WEBB, D.C.*
sDoctor of Chiropractic
438 MAIN STREET, EXETER
X -Ray and Laboratory Facilities
Open Each Weekday Except
Wednesday
Tues. and Thurs. Evenings, 7-9
For Appointmet -- Phone 606
DENTISTS
DR. H. H. COWEN
DENTAL SURGEON
L.D.S., D.D.S.
Main Street Exeter
Closed Wednesday Afternoon
Phone Exeter 36
DR. J. W. CORBETT
L.D.S., D.D.S.
DENTAL SURGEON
814 Main Street South
Phone 913 -- Exeter
Closed Wednesday Afternoons
For Safety
EVERY FARMER NEEDS
Liability Insurance
For Information Aboull
Insurances—Cali
BERT KLOPP
Phone 93r1 or 220 Zurich
Representing
CO-OPERATORS INSURANCE
ASSOCIATION
HURON and ERIE
BE 1°'E TURES
CANADA TRUST '
CERTIFICATES
1 or 2 YEARS — 33/4%
3, 4 and 5 YEARS — 4a/a
J. W HABERER.
Authorized Representative
Phone 161 — Zurich
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
WESTLAKE
Funeral Home
AMBULANCE and PORTABLE
OXYGEN SERVICE
Phone 89J or 89W
RICH
HOFFMAN'S
Funeral & Ambulance
Service
OXYGEN EQUIPPED
Ambulances located at Dashwood
Phone 70w
Grand Bend --Phone 20w
Attendants Holders of St. John's
Ambulance Certificates
PIANO -TUNING
and
REPAIRING
Alf. Denomme
R.R. 2, Zurich, ph. 9512