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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-06-18, Page 3Page 3.______________ Huron County Council Meets Referring to the reduction ,pmdo by we Department of Highways in the county's road estimates tor 19.42, from $1'80,(100 to $106,000, Warden Ghorge Armstrong, at the opening sitting of me June session of Hur* on County Council expressed the hope that council would not reduce its tax rate this year because of pos­ sible reduced road expenditures fol­ lowing the lowered provincial sub­ sidies, “I believe,” asserted the warden, “in a pay-as-you-go policy and the carrying of a small surplus.” The warden spoke of the road commission’s visit to Toronto to in­ terview Hon, T. B. McQuesten, Min­ ister of Highways, stating they had been encouraged with the informa­ tion that the department would pay a subsidy on two, or perhaps three, new fridges which must be built this year. In fact, many new bridges are needed. The present structures were never intended to carry the heavy truck loads required now. The road commission, he said, would bring in a report on the situation before the session was over. The over-subscription of the Vic­ tory Loan and Red Cross quotas, and the magnificent contribution of the manhood and womanhood to the armed forces, drew eulogies from the warden, for the people of Huron. He reviewed the activities of the various committees, and praised the installation of the pasteuriza­ tion plant at the County Home, thereby guarding further the health of the inmates. Because of the in­ creased number of cows a new silo hq,d also been built. County councils are the most ef­ ficient and democratic of all gov­ erning bodies, as is instanced by the free debate which governs their pro­ ceedings, Warden Armstrong de­ clared. Reeve N. R. Dorrance was the only absentee. He was attending the funeral of an uncle. Studying Use of Vaccine The Ontario Department of Ag­ riculture in reply to a letter from. the councils of Huron and Perth, ad­ vised them that the department has been giving considerable attention to the use of vaccine for control of Bang’s disease, insofar as it can pro­ vide the necessary means and ac­ commodation. The county of Wellington seeks endorsation of a resolution request­ ing the Department of National De­ fence to arrange. that ^‘only sons” on farms with aged parents or wid­ owed mothers being called for com­ pulsory military service be grant­ ed leave of absence, or in lieu there­ of that provisions be made for ex­ perienced substitutes. Hydro Can’t Get Material The Hydro Electric Commission, in answer ,to a resolution protest­ ing against the discontinuing of rur­ al electric service, advised that the real reason the commission is pre­ vented from extending the rural Ser­ vice is because it is unable to ob­ tain the necessary materials for this purpose. The Dominion Control­ ler advised the Commission last Oc­ tober that due to the acute shortage of material such as steel and cop­ per, it was necessary to eliminate all rural line extensions. The dif­ ference between giving service to rural and® urban centres is that in the latter a large number of con­ sumers are supplied from the same transformer, and it is possible to supply new services to houses built in urban and suburban communities where there is scarcity of houses for 'war workers by issuing the very minimum of materials, such as where a farmer has his house already wir­ ed and is close to a rural line. New Services to farmers will de­ pend upon the availability of mater­ ials, which is being discussed with the metals controller and the power controller. The letter further dis­ couraged the hope ot any new ser­ vice. Change of Name ‘‘Impossible” The board of governors of Alex­ andra Marine and General Hospi­ tal acknowledged a letter from the council asking that the name be changed to the “Dr. Dunlop Hos­ pital” in memory of' the famous pioneer who was the first warden. The reply stated that it was Im­ possible to comply with the request, and the suggestion was made that the council endow a room with a proper memorial tablet, or instal a new kitchen. The letter was re­ ferred to the warden’s committee. Are Past Middle Age When men and Women get past middle age their energy and activity, in many instances, begin to de­ cline, and their general vitality is on the wane. Little ailments and sicknesses seem harder to shake off than formerly, and, here and there, evidenced of a breakdown begin to appear, .Now is the time those wishing to help maintain their health and vigour should take a course of Milburn’s Health and Nerve rills.. 4. They help tone Up and invigorate the patietit by their tome action on the system. u ... ,, b „Price 50c a box, 65 pills, at all drug counters. Look for our trad© mark a "Red Heart” oh the package. | Thb T. Milburn Go.* Limited, Toronto, Ont. r, w, Thompson, provincial en­ tomologist, wrote that the depart­ ment will reimburse municipalities up to, but not exceeding 25 per cent of the 1941 expenditures for corn­ borer inspection. East year, Hur­ on paid $326.29 and will receive $81,71 under this arrangement. 4sks More Wool Production P, M. Dewan, Minister of Agri­ culture asked in a letter that the production of wool be furthered amongst the farmers. Where sheep are being destroyed by dogs, the lat­ ter should be sacrificed, as “they are not necessary ip the war effort and sheep are.” Mrs. L. F. Howey, secretary of the Exeter Red Cross branch, asked that a greater share of the county appropriation be given that organ­ ization. It was pointed out that the Exeter Red Cross branch covers a wide' territory, totalling about one-eighth of the whole county, while other branches account for only a small fraction of the popu­ lation or the territory. Reeve R. E: Turner, Goderich, in­ quired how much the road mach­ inery had been held up for want of repairs. Reeve R. Redmond, chair­ man of the roads committee, ans­ wered that there was difficulty in getting parts, many of which come from the United States. Two coun­ ty tractors are being worked at pre­ sent at the airports, he stated, when asked if the county machinery was engaged in war work. The county is being paid a rental of $9 a month for this. Huron county faces an expendi­ ture of $1,0'0(0,000 in the replace­ ment of old bridges, the county road commission stated in its report to Huron county council on Wednes­ day of last week. Heavy motor loads are playing havoc with bridges built for five tons, and now forced to carry 15 tons. “Since the rubber situation has become serious, and. there is a short­ age of labor, it has been the endea vor of your commission to keep the roads passable with a minimum of work, and no new road construction has been started,” the report said. There is, however, a great deal that must be done, in which is included the repairing or re-building of five bridges that have failed. Since it is 10 years since any such failure oc­ curred, this is a very unusual ob­ ligation. Road Levy Unchanged The recommendation that .the road levy be the same as last year— 1.55 mills—was endorsed. The re­ port emphasized that “during these days of higher prices it is a proper time to reduce the bank loan, as many expenditures held over ’during the war will have to be faced after it is over, and it is not likely that money will be easier to secure.” situation, it was advised that no situatioin, it was advised that no snowplowing be done this winter. This was left to the discretion of the commission. Action on requested ad­ ditions to the county road system was deferred until after the ftar. The total estimated expenditure on roads for maintenance for 19 42 was set at $91,250. Equipment that will probably be needed will cost $80,500. County Home Filled George Feagan, inspector of the County Home, stated in reporting to the council that the home is filled to capacity, all 99 beds being oc­ cupied, and that 17 applicants for admission cannot be accommodated. Some* reeves favored an addition; others the removal of some afflicted with illness to hospitals. The re­ port was finally referred to the County Home Committee. During a discussion on corn-bor­ er inspection, Clerk Norman Mil­ ler said that it had been the best this year at a lower cost than for some years. The rebate from the province will be 25 per cent instead of 50. Reeve F. Watson claimed that the corn borer inspectors’ hands were tied by the ruling not to touch the stubble until it was eight inches high. A motion introduced by Reeves Turner and Watson, asking that the remuneration to members of the Old Age Pensions and Mothers’ Al­ lowances Board of Huron county be considered and a report given, was sent to the warden’s committee. Reeves Grain and Watson spon­ sored a motion ratifying the war­ den’s committee’s resolution that the C.N.R. be given leave to con- 'FLIES CAUSE INFANTILE PARALYSIS Investigations by medical scientists indicate that fly-infected foods are one .of the principal causes of Infantile Paralysis (Poliomyelitis), Every fly allowed to live is a potential menace to human heaRh* KILL THEM ALL WITH FW1 lOc PER PACKAGE OF 3 PADS At AH Grocery,Drug,Hardwares .General Slow and air­ struct a siding crossing the county highway between concessions 2 3 of Stephen (to the Centralia port). Shirt-Sleeve Session County coats in afternoon den cast comfort in shirt sleeves. Archibald Morgan, .president of the Huron County unit of the Fed­ eration of Agriculture, introduced by ex-warden Wilmot Haacke, spoke briefly, asking for a grant. He re­ viewed the activities of the Federa­ tion gave the said, higher farm prices, and intended to conduct an investigation into egg production. In a debate on the lack of interest evident in the comparatively small membership, Reeve Redmond stated that the lackadaisical attitude of farmers to the benefits possible, and lack of contacts were reasons why more farmers had not joined the Federation. Reeve F, Watson favored paying a representative to contact the far­ mers. There are, he said, one or two sections in the county that have a 10 per cent membership. “The Federation of Agriculture got the subsidy on hogs,” he declar­ ed. Another reeve stated he made $50 on hogs alone. Charles Henry,' ex-warden of Sim? coe county, invited to address the council on the Federation, declared that he had received a bonus of $200 on milk alone. The warden’s committee report was adopted. Money spent to date for patriotic purposes amounted to $18,300; for printing bills on the plebiscite, $124.03 had been paid. No change will be made in the dis­ tribution of the Red Cross funds to various units. Reeves Tuckey and Ratz moved that a grant of $464 be made to the village of Exeter, being one-quarter of the cost of a temporary bridge erected there in 1941. The motion carried. At the Thursday afternoon sion of Huron County Council congestion at the County Home the subject of a lengthy discussion launched by Reeve T. C. Wilson when he inquired if anything could be done to relieve it. Reeve Fred Watson, chairman of the County Home committee, re­ plied th a no solution had been ar­ rived at, but the problem is being considered. Mr. Watson did not agree with the argument that some inmates could be placed on farms, as any work they could do if hired elsewhere would have to be replac­ ed at the County Home. S. L. Charlton, provincial inspec­ tor of houses of refuge, was pre­ sent, and was invited to address the council. He had high praise for Mrs. Jacobs, matron, and her son, R. Jacobs, assistant. He was of the opinion that a permanent board of past and present wardens would be an ideal governing body for the Home. It was unfortunate, he said, that more and more people with incur­ able diseases should be admitted. “This was never intended,” he said. “•They should be tions.” Councillors took off their the extreme heat of the session. Even the war­ dignity aside and sought since it was organized, and instances of how it had helped farmer. The Federation, he1 took credit for the securing of ses- the was in other institu- Addition Home is over­ May Need Huron County Crowded’and might require an ad­ dition to take cafe of 30 people right now, he declared. He voiced appreciation of the fine- fire sys­ tem and other improvements. Many old age pensioners1 are being bet­ ter cared for in county homes than they would be in their own homes. The feeling of some council mem­ bers was that the congested condi­ tion would right itself; but others felt that the addition would have to be built. On motion of Reeves Webster and McCann, the matter was left with the County Home com­ mittee. The tender of George Beattie for coal for the County Home was ac­ cepted. .Tuvcwlle'Delinqucney Growing “Juvenile delinquency is defin­ itely on the Increase, and some thought should be given to this fact,” declared a report sent in by the Children’s Aid Society of Hur- on County. “We had two outstand­ ing examples in out jail which should make people# realize their THS EXETER- times-advocate The youth of today be given the neces* and adequate Phy- as food, clothing the report contin- responsibilities, nas ihe right to sities of health sicai life, such and protection,” ued. Service clubs in the county were eulogised for their interest in youth-—teaching the value of money, self-reliance, good manners, and the spirit of fair- play, “This year we have been faced with the problem where the father has gone overseas and the mother, left with young children, has been unable or disinclined to cope with the responsibility. It Is mostly lack of thought or a desire for a ‘fling’ which causes a woman to lose her perspective. A visit usually is suf­ ficient,” stated the report, An increase in adoptions and un­ married cases was reported. Even in these difficult times, when homes are filled with more profitable boarders, an adequate number of homes hag been secured for the wards. The statistical report of the so­ ciety showed that 362 visits had. been made and 123 interviews had taken place; 19 adoptions had been completed as compared with seven last year; Ihere are 32 wards, four Otfyer societies’ wards, and 13 non­ wards; 16 cases of child protection; there have been 367 court attendances in ment; 21 new cases parents’ work; total visits and 21 this depart­ in unmarried visits, 1,022. Strongly Opposes Curfew H. Edwards, superintendent of the Children’s Aid Society, in ans­ wer to a question, strongly oppos­ ed the establishing of curfews. He also stated that the new system of placing children in homes was an improvement on the shelter system. Under the latter a child was looked upon as a “shelter kid.” That the county police are doing a good job, and are well deserving of the increased, salaries given at the January session, was reported by the police committee. ' P. McNaughton, corn borer in­ spector for South Huron, stated that he had received splendid co­ operation from the farmers, out pressure except in stances. He had found a lot of borer in his travels of 8>0>0‘ miles. More hybrid corn is being grown than ever before. In his opinion, the ruling of the department that stubble eight inches high should go unplowed was a with- a few in- mistake. Little Borer in North Huron borer is pretty well North Huron was That the corn cleaned up in reported by the inspector for that district, R. Reed, who had covered 1,000 miles. Reeve J. H. Scott, Seaforth, gave a full report of the proceedings of the O.E.A. convention held in To­ ronto, to which he was the delegate from the county council. He was followed by former county coun­ cilor Henderson, of 'Wingham, who spoke strongly against ization of authority in matters. Approval was given struction of a road to the north side of the harbor at Goderich as pro­ posed in a resolution from the council, thus providing a where coal could be unloaded boats; and opening up land unused. the central- educational to the con- town place from now Invited to East Wawanosh Reeve Raymond Redmond an­ nounced that the township of East Wawanosh is celebrating its 75th anniversary on July 1 by holding a picnic. He extended an invitation to the county councilors and their families to attend as guests of the township council, and particularly of himself; and the members were told not to bring their own lunch baskets. The picnic will be held^n the 10th concession, one mile east of the dividing line West Wawanosh. The invitation appreciation and council picnic was cancelled. The newly-appointed provincial constable, Roy Spofford, was intro­ duced to each member of the coun­ cil by High County Constable Frank EoX, of the provincial police, and was welcomed to the county by War­ den Armstrong. Two weeks’ holidays were grant­ ed to the county officials. Friday’s Session between East and was accepted with the annual county “Our job in this county is to pro­ duce to the limit at this ;time. We have the promise of great crops which means it will require a great deal of labor to get them off ” J. C. Shearer, agricultural representative, told Huron County Council on Fri­ day in the course of an interesting address, in which he urged increased production of food products to meet demands from Britain and Canada, and told of the Japanese laborers who have been brought from B.C. to Work on county farms. 1 “With these demands the farm­ ers in this county have a job on their harids,” Mr. Shearer declared. “We are living in a favored spot in the province, for other districts have not the promise of (he crops we have. There are few fields in the county not sown, and excellent growing weather has prevailed with the ex­ ception of the heavy rains of last Thursday when many hay and win- ter wheat fields were flattened.” Speaking of the labor situation, Mr* Shearer stated that meet farm-' ers in Huron are well equipped with; mechanized labor* He paid a glow-j Ing tribute to the women who have! responded wonderfully in helping in; the fields* Neighbors are cooperat-i ing to help out the labor shortage] by assisting each other, and * on t some farms* operations are contin-] ued all night* In the majority of* cases pupils from the schools are!doing satisfactory work, Mr* Shear-'; er emphasized. i * I arrival of j Japanese from British; Ontario for road Tells of Japanese Mr, Shearer told of the 55 young Columbia now located on a farm' in Usborne township, midway between Exeter and Centralia. They fit in well in the sugar beet production in South Huron, said Mr. Shearer. Ar­ rangements had been made to build a labor camp to accommodate 160. These Japanese volunteered to come to Ontario for farm work, Mr. Shearer continued, and will later be moved to Northern work. Those who have age from 18 to 32 and about the same size, under the supervision of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Only business men and farmers will be allowed in the camp which is ideal­ ly located, with self-contained kit­ chen, dining-room, bunks and wash rooms. After a.four-day trip the latter were appreciated and show­ ers were quickly in use. arrived range in years, all single They are Much Impressed “They will go to the farms to be used as labor in -sugar beet raising, weeding onions, harvesting, and so forth,” Mr. Shearer explained. “With the huge hay and grain crops all available help will be needed. I was mtfch impressed by these young Japanese. They are all Canadian- born and have habits the same as our own boys. Naturally, there will be some resentment, but I suggest that criticism be left until they are tried out. The need for labor in the suga.r-beet_ production is so urgent that the churches work on Asked financed, ey for their labor, approximately $22 an acre, will be paid by the farmers to a committee in the camp, from which will be deducted the cost of their living expenses in 'the camp, and the remainder given to the lab­ orer. Mr. Shearer believed that in other places, they were paid 30 cents an hour in the hay fields, but •their remuneration has not been set in Huron. The men return to/ camp each night. Lord’s Day Alliance and have given permission to Sundays.” how the Japanese will be Mr. Shearer said the mon­ Can you accept your full share of the responsibility? EMI your full weight—not let your fellow citizen down—your neighbor who is now in the reserve army, or the active army exerting every effort to protect him­ self, or, your children. Can you protect them? Your wife—your home—all that you’ve worked for. Modem defence requires modem weapons—team work—and Canada’s team has to practice, prepare itself for the big game, and the defence of Canada, and of North America, will be a World’s Series game fur the de­ mocracies. There’ll be no such thing as fair play, no referees, no rules* Thre’Il be no substitutes for the team. If you’re not in practice, or fall out of the game early because you lack condition, your team, Canada’s team will have to play on, with a man short. There’ll fee no spectators for this game—no cheering in the grandstand—everyone will be on the playing field. Be frank with yourself. How will you measure up, when the first curve is pitched? Because you know, you’re on Canada’s team for home defence. Every man. from 16 to 60 is. Canada’s reserve army needs men today, to learn now, how to play this game. This time the call is not to youth alone, it’s to the men of forty or thereabouts, also, the man, who a thousand times has asked himself, “What can I do.” Now the way is clear, the reserve army needs you today and the training syllabus has been arranged in such a way that it will not interfere with your job of supporting yoUr family, strengthening your enfpluyer’s business—buying War Saving Stamps. On joining the reserve army, your civilian status does not change. You da your part with any of the rights aS a citizen* Your service obligations are only when your Unit parades* You see it’s not a big decision to make—-rather it’s your opportunity to prepare yourself (or the responsibilities automatically assumed by virtue of being a citizen of Canada. iinm To our Policy-holders: The Mutual Fire Underwriters Association for Ontario at their Annual Convention instituted a Campaign for a “25% loss reduction” for 1042* At the last meeting of our Board of Directors, resolu­ tions were passed in support of this Campaign, You are now asked to do yow part THIS IS HOW; Do not smoke in or around your Outbuildings, Do not handle Gasoline near a flame or spark, Do not allow oily waste to accumulate. Clean up all Rubbish and Litter around Buildings. See that your Chimneys are all in good condition. See that your Electric wiring is properly done* Fire is a demon of destruction and causes the greatest, of all wastes, both in property and life. We therefore ap­ peal to all our policy-holders as loyal citizens to make a de­ termined effort to see that no fire, large or small, is allowed to start on your premises. By doing this you will contribute doubly to the war effort by saving a Joss in the first stance and saving the materials and effort necessary for placement. The Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Ins, Co. The Hay Township Farmers’ Mutual Fire Ins. Co. H. K. Either, Sec-Treas. Crediton. Tax Rate of 4 Mills tax rate of 4 mills was author- by by-law for the estimated The for townships will be 4 mills the secondary schools levy, Haddy, representing the Huron and Game Club, appeared to A ized expenditures submitted by County Treasurer A. H, Erskine, as fol­ lows: 2.45 mills to raise $132,933 in the general account; county high­ ways, 1.55 mills for $84,101. rate plus A. Fish ask that Huron county council ask the Department of Game and Fish­ eries to grant an open deer season in north Huron, the same as in Bruce county; and that a full-time game warden be appointed. He pointed out that deer are plentiful in the northern part of the county and are being killed pro­ miscuously. He also remarked that there are more bass now in the Maitland river, and streams have been stocked with trout. In ans­ wer to a question, he said the quo­ tas allowed in the open seasons Defense of ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦ lllllllltil Thursday, Jon® 18th, 1342 in- re- f were six trout a day and six bass. Flocks of pheasants are increasing and 1,30'0' chicks will be released this fall. Vote Against Open Season A motion introduced by Reeve Falconer, of Clinton, that the re­ quest of the Fish and Game Associ­ ation be considered, was lost when an amendment sponsored by Reeves Alexander and Redmond, that the county council take no action for an open season for deer, was carried on division, 20 to 9. Reeve R. Grain, who lives on the border of Bruce county, declared; “I like the deer. They are great weed killers and mustard pullers.” Reeve Wilson agreed with Mr. Grain; and Reeve R. E. Turner said he believed in the protection of wild life. (Continued on Page Four) f