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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-11-26, Page 3THE EXETER T1MES-ADVOCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 26th, J942 ...............» ............... .. ................. ........... ..... ................. Huron^County Council Meets for 1 Final Session in 1942 “The year 1.942 win be a mem­ orable one to us in the years to come,” Warden George Armstrong declared at the opening session of Huron County Council on Tuesday afternoon of last week as he review­ ed the legislation during the year, “When we met in January world events, as far as we were concern­ ed, were gloomy, launched and the tory after territory was falling into their hands; but today the sun appears to be rising on our horizon. The United Nations are gathering strengtl} and taking the offensive,” The warden expressed sympathy for the family of the late J. W. Gamble, a valued member of the council for many years, whose tragic death occurred a few weeks , ago. At the request of the warden, a minute's silence was observed in respect reeve, pressed E. H, clerk; i I pf Reeve Roy Ratz, of Stephen; the late veteran ex-warden, Owen Gei­ ger; and' to Stuart Mason, press „ reporter, in the death of his mother. inclined to be dark and The Japanese had just an attack against Britain United States, and terri- to the memory of the late Condolences were also ex- . to the families of the late Somersall, Division Court of the late Mr. Ratz, father Less Spent on Roads The expenditure to date by the Good Roads Commission is only about half of last year’s, the warden stated, and was spent on mainten­ ance only, no new construction hav­ ing been undertaken. The County Home , committee was commended for its work. As the in* stibution is filled to capacity, the warden advised that future coun­ cils will have to considei’ the ap­ parent need for- more house accom­ modation. That the county police are do ing excellent work was the opinion expressed by the warden. He stated it has been necessary to equalize the county assessment again, owing to the government taking over more land for an airport, of which a re­ port will be made during the ses­ sion. The response to the appeals for war effort in the county was grati­ fying. Mr. Armstrong continued. The half-mill for the war effort set aside by the January session has almost all'been, expended in grants.’ The purchase of $3'0,000 in Victory Loan, bonds was good business and cooperation in the salvage progress throughout was urged. The warden closed with an invitation to to be his guests at a banquet at the British Exchange Hotel on Thurs­ day night, after thanking them for their cooperation during a strenu­ ous year. Protest Open) Deer Season Reeve R. B. Turner, under heading of inquiries, wanted know why the Department of Game and Fisheries had proclaimed an open season for deer in Huron .County, despite the resolution sent to them by the council. He felt that authority was. being centralized and that control by county councils was suffering. Clerk Norman Miller stated he had received no communications from the department; and Reeve B. W. Tuckey, Exeter, pointed out 'that the motion did not oppose any ac­ tion that might be taken by the de­ partment. Reeve Watson, of Stanley Town­ ship, understood the intention was not to have an open season in Huron County, and Reeve Roland Grain, of Turnberry, declared: “I have al­ ways been opposed to the destruc­ tion of our wild life. I feel I am losing friends. One or two days Would have been ample time to al- ■ iow for the open season, not six.” Grant for Lions’ Fund Blowes, town clei’k and* of Mitchell, was ihtroduc- Of Clinton. Asks the spite the labor shortage, J, c. Shearer, agricultural representative, told Huron County council on Wed­ nesday morning. For this he gave the major credit to the farm women --■wives and daughters—-who had done a wonderful job in all branch­ es of farm work. Mr, Shearer also voiced his ap-. predation of the assistance, dur­ ing the labor shortage, given by the school children; the airmen at county airports, and the civilians from the urban centres. Mr. Shearer stated that it is pro­ posed 1 schools of the < use of This is gradual curtailment factnre due to war he pointed out that on hand hag to be order. Clinton perience in farm machinery, will be available for instruction oiv ad­ vice at these schools, and Gordon MpGavin, well-known plowman, who is an expert in labor-saving devices, has also consented, to as­ sist. Someone will also be on hand to advise on the care of harness, Mr. Shearer released the latest total on the Victory Loan, money for which was still being received. The total is $2,435,550, the most . ! money ever subscribed in Huron regarding the county. The amount for the gen- o/i oo fAiin-nrc era| canvass was $2,161,150, or ap­ proximately $50 from one in every ‘That the Federal Government, gjX o£ civilian population of There were 6,951 applica- meet at morning- , resolu- were read by Clerk N, Council adjourned to • 10/00 o’clock Wednesday ; Various communications, I tions, etc. rj W. Miller and referred to the van- ■ ions committees to bring in recom­ mendations. L A resolution from the Couuty of , Elgin asked epdorsation of the . council that the Federal Govern- ; ment be requested to make u.se of the National Registration and re- . lease men with fai’m experience , from non-essential industries to as­ sist in harvesting farm crops which cannot otherwise be done with the ■ acute shortage of labor. "A copy of this resolution to be sent to the Do­ minion Government, the Minister of Agriculture and all county coun­ cils. Another resolution from the County of Perth, also asked for farm labor exemption from milita'ry vice for one year. Re Beverage Rooms The County of Elgin sought currence in a resolution to the tario Government asking that use of women’s beverage rooms be confined to women, only. ■„ [ Tyo resolutions j war effort were read as follows ■ ’from the County of Prince Edward: I ishould show evidences of thrift and • 43/000. frugality in connection with the tions*. to have farm machinery established in various parts county, where the care and machinery may be taught. 3 necessary owing to the of its manu- contr.acts; and all machinery kept in good A. J. McMurray, mayor of who has had a long ex­ WELCOME relief from stuffy misery of HEAD COLDS Are swollen mem- I b,ranes and ci°s- O MEblCINiE I glug mucus caused ............by .a stuffy, head cold making life miserable fop you? Then relieve discomforts with a few drops of Vicks Va-tro-nol up each nostril. Va-tro-nol is so effective because it does three important things— (1) shrinks swollen membranes-(2) soothes irritation—(3) helps flushnasal passages, clearing clogging mucus, . .. And remember, when used in time. Va-tro-nol helps VICKS prevent many coldsfrom developing, WM'TOO’llOto Discuss Warden’s Pay L. Weir’s enquiry regarding remuneration. of the warden drive in province addresshis the members the to Victims’ referred the an' A. W. treasurer ed by Reeve Falconer He addressed the council in behalf of the Dions British War Fund for a grant. It was to the warden’s committee. An invitation to attend nual meeting of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture in Clin­ ton Wednesday afternoon was accept­ ed. Owing to the postponement of the International Plowing Match this Fall, the county’s cheque for $2,000 was returned.,. ser con- On- t/he affairs administered by it as a ne­ cessary foundation for the proper accomplishment of such objectives as the saving of money and the re- ’ duction of the standard of living so 1 that the average citizen may invest to a greater degree in War Savings Certificates and War Loan Bonds. “That satisfactory steps be taken to prevent waste and salvage in raw materials in connection with Air Force stations, military -camps, and .navy establishments, to a great­ er degree, so that increased success in voluntary salvage campaigns may be achieved, Copies of these reso-, lutions will be sent to Prime Minis-' ter Mackenzie King, the Ministers j County for Air, Militia and Navy; War Ser- reported vice committees, Province of Ontario estimated and County Councils. These five resolutions were all' general account. The County Home- recommended, to be filed. : committee expect to live within their ’The county road expendi- ‘ tures, he pointed ou-t, are only half what they were in 1941—$95,500 at. October 31, against 185/000 in 1941. While the administration of | justice, new equipment and grants four air"'schools did their : —-“a lot . of money when one considers many i of them are R.A.F. men with other obligations”; and the special names, $153,300. I Mr, Shearer, who was publicity 1 chairman for the county, expressed his gratification that the loan had exceeded- two former campaigns, each of which totalled $2,100,000. He reminded the council that the first Shorthorn show in the county^ will be held shortly in Exeter. Reports Surplus treasurer A. H. Erskine that there would be an surplus in excess of $5,- ■ I 0 00 at the end of the year on the The share, contributing $121/000- Welland County asks concurrence estimate, in a request to the regional oil con­ troller to allow county Councillors sufficient gasoline necessary’to look after municipal business connected with the war effort, . -Hon. J. E. 'Michaud, Minister of ai’e below the estimates, hospitals, Public Works, Ottawa,' in answer and children’s aid are Slightly up, to a letter sent after the June and $30,000 has been set aside in session, advised that the construe-1 Victory Bonds as a reserve for work tion of the road to the north side n°t Tiie half-null levy for the of Goderich harbor was the .sub­ ject of a conference with the de- f partment in June last and that con­ sideration is in abeyance pending fur­ ther information. Letters frbm W. H, Golding, M.P., and L. E. Car­ diff, M.P., also promised cooperation in furthering the scheme. Hear From Goderich In . answer to a resolution regard­ ing the subsidizing of fertilizers ^and concentrates, Hon. J. G. Gardiner, Minister of Agriculture, wrote: ■ “Apparently the menibers of your council are unaware that feed grain and millfeeds purchased by farmers in Eastern Canada are al- . The half-mill levy for the war effort amounted to $22,781..47, . “This is sound policy and should be ‘ continued next year. The county has assisted materially in the war ef­ fort and has curtailed the unneces­ sary expenditures,” Mr. Erskine con­ cluded. The estimated receipts in .the gen­ eral account at t'he end of the year are $168,734.(8'7; expenditures, $163-, .'325.53; surplus, $5,409.34. ■ Grants for "War Effort ■ x? The money expended by the war­ den’s committee out of the half-mill set aside for the'war effort was dis­ bursed as follows: _______ _ _______ ______ __ . J Salvation Army, Red Shield, $2,- ready being subsidized by virtue of '0'00; Navy League, $2,000; Chinese the present freight assistance pol-|War Relief,, $.500;' War Victims’ icy which provides, for payment of , Fund, $1,000; Overseas Canadian freight on Western grain and mill, Fund, $500; $50'0 each to the fol­ feeds from the head of the Jakes to lowing branches of the Red Cross: ,___ — ~_________________________________nn/ ' A lllhllVTI '‘Rflvf'iAlfl. .H fil Cl’aVe. BlVt'll. that the fertilizer subvention policy provides for the subsidizing of fer­ tilizer used on crops for the feeding of livestock and poultry.” The council received resolutions from the Ontario Agricultural Coun- any point in Eastern Canada, and' Auburn, Bayfield, Belgrave, Blybh, B'rucefield, Brussels, Clinton, Dun­ gannon, Exeter, Fordwich, Gode­ rich, GOrrie, Hensail, Londesboro, Seaforth, Varna, Wingham, Wrox­ eter, Zurich; $3*00 to Lucknow and Clifford branches; $150 to Woodham cil regarding: Exemption of Crown and Kh’kton. Plebiscite and militia Property from taxation; electricity i advertising, $263.60; . cheese, milk and|$&0; Salvation Army, Home Front, Army Week, for farm power; butter'prices; establishment of pric­ es on farm products, farm labor problems, and the representation of producers on various boards; the * purpose of importation of import Subsidies to insure a continued flow of imported goods for sale in Can­ ada, under the retail price ceiling. R. W. Thompson, biologist, in a letter faction in the work borer inspectors. . The County of concurrence in a mending that any Ceived by municipal councils be ex­ empt from income tax. Never in its history have the bafns and silos on the farms in Huron County b'een so full, and this de- provincial ento- expressed satis- of the two corn Wentworth seeks resolution recom- renruneration .re­ Do You Suffer From Headaches? It is hard to struggle along with a head that aches and pains all the time, A headache heed hot be an illness in itself, blit it may bo a warning symptom that theto is intestinal sluggishness-within. To help overcome the cause of headache it is necessary to eliminate the Waste matter from; the system. t Burdock, Blood Bitters helps to remove the cause of headaches by regulating the digestive and biliary organs, neutralizing acidity, regulating the constipated bowels and toning rip the sluggish liver, and when this has been accomplished the headaches Should disappear. Get B, B, B. at any drug counter. Pnce $1.00 a bottle. The T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto. Onl. ' $500; Centralia Airport, $1,8'0'0.00. Total, $ 2'0',$) 43.6 0 out of the approp­ riation, which leaves an approximate balance of $8,000. Assessment Equalized The equalization committee re­ ported only one was in Goderich the construction Township South in a loss of $15,833 in assessment to that municipality. The com­ mittee reported that this amount had been spread equally over the other municipalities. Hugh Hill, vice-chairman of the Huron Couilty Plowmen’s Associa­ tion, voiced the organization’s ap­ preciation of the grant of $2,0'00 towards the expenses of the Inter­ national Plowing Match, for the cancellation of which the Ontario Provincial Association was respon­ sible and had paid all the expenses of the local committee, which had laid the fundamental and ground work in anticipation of the event. The ‘cheque was returned to the council, 10, H, .Strong, fdeve of Ho wick, asked that' all information regarding the collection of salvage, the re-; porting of unused machinery, in factories and the penalties—-$5,090 fine or two years in jail—be broad- cast, and a motion to this effect was passed. change, and that Township where of the Goderich Airport resulted D, the of the county launched a discussion in which it was revealed that the Huron County chief executive does not receive an amount nearly as high as that paid by the counties of Perth or Wellington. Many express­ ed the opinion that the sacrifice of ’ oae time and his own interests deserved a larger consideration. Reeve Scott, Seaforth, declared that county councillors are “the cheapest bunch of legislators *in the country when compared with those of." the House of Commons or the Ontario Legislature.” The police committee reported that the county force was efficient and doing good work. The council endorsed bion of sympathy and famiyl in tfie J, W. Gamble. The members ■to Clinton in a meeting of the culture. ‘ Before adjournment of the morn­ ing session, Clerk N. W. Miller an­ nounced that the council would be the guests of Reeve F. Duncan, Mor­ ris township, at a venison dinner at a^local hotel in the evening. Mr. Duncan had shot the deei’ near Wroxeter. ' • During the course of his remarks to the county council, County En­ gineer Roy Patterson said that the county machinery during the yeai’ earned nearly $32,00'0' gross, of which $23,000 came from work af the Goderich South Airport. Th4 wages paid on the account were approximately $8,000. The figures do not include the wear and tear on the machinery. Mr. Patterson also stated in his report that, -due to priorities, there had been some delay in getting the snow fences up. Difficulty and de­ lay had also been experienced in ob­ taining machine parts, one of which he had been advised, would not be delivered for 12 months. One wood­ en bridge at Ethel had- been con­ structed at a cost of $1,800, as it was felt it would serve the purpose for a time. A new steel structure would cost $15,0'00. Urges Poison Ivy Drive Mr, Patterson said he was dis­ appointed at not being able to pro­ cure asphalt in larger quantities. No weed spraying had been done, and~~ the road commission would have to concentrate on the'elimina­ tion of tile bind weed-, which is becoming prevalent. He suggested too, that a program for the eradi­ cation of poison ivy be considered. This would involve a great deal of work but in a few years the county would be rid of Road construction had fected by the gasoline and _ ation, and the equipment was work­ ing on other jobs. The financial condition 'of the county is good, and nice will help to make the work that was not done during the war years, easier to accomplish. Home Report Sent Back The county Home Committee, with Reeve A. F. McDonald, in the Chair, reported that a silo had been built; the committee had been unable to procure the pasteurization plant' authorized at a former session, and had. no idea when ft would be ship­ ped; more housing space is needed,’ and will have to be arranged for in the near future. On motion of and Webster, the ed back to the recommendation on. a motion at the June session that the status of thp County Home Committee be amend­ ed to constitute three members el­ ected similarly to the road commit­ tee, and mended Charlton, Reeve the County Home Committee, thank­ ed the council for sending him* as a delegate to the County Home con- of a resolu- to Mrs. Gamble death of Reeve the council went body to attend the Federation of Agri- at most, it. been af- tire situ- after the war there will be a amount of back credit which Reeves Bowman report was referr* committee for a to meet monthly as recoin* by Provincial Inspector Fred Watson, chairman of FOR A.MILD/COOU &MOK£ I■ -■ .....■' .................. ’j". J..'.. vention which he said was an edu­ cation to him. He felt Huron Coun­ ty Home compares favorably with others in the province. o The request of the Empire Ser- t vice Club at Goderich for a grant i if $100, with which, to buy a stove- • was, on recommendation of the war- I' den’s committee, referred to the next session of the county council. The salary of Miss Evelyn Coo­ per, court reporter, was authorized 1 to be increased by $200. -New Wox-k for Orildren’s Aid H. Edujards, superintendent of the Children’s Aid Society, report­ ed that an .entirely new branch of work had been assigned, that of the Dependents’ Board of Trustees, of which the branch had a consid­ erable share, Eighteen new cases were forwarded from the regional branch in London in October, ne­ cessitating 54 visits, The major­ ity of these appeals are for assist­ ance in paying hospital, dental and doctor’s bills where present de­ pendents’ allowance pay is not adequate additional expenses. The exorbitant paid in many cases and assigned to cover these rentals being by these sol- diers’ and airmen’s dependents for * one or two rooms, coupled with high living costs, decrease the bal­ ance reserved for these exigencies. The circumstances of these cases are investigated', debts listed and recommendations sent in to the head office aj: Ottawa for a supple­ mentary grant. Eighteen new cases in child pro­ tection work, from June 1 to Oc­ tober 31, were reported, with a total-of 25 open child protection 194 four this per­ Six -final adoptions There were 31 cases at present. There were visits, 46 office interviews, and court cases attended. During period two children were made manent wards, were negotiated. cases in unmarried parents’ work. Ten visits were made to war guests. Mrs. Mary Chaf.ee, social workei* with the society, in answer to an inquiry, .stated that some evacu­ ated children have been returned to Britain. Some of the older child­ ren are anxious to return so that they c^.n help in the war effort. Ask Ceiling- for Split Wood The council passed a resolution asking / the Wartime Prices and Trade Board to place a ceiling piftce on split wood. The motion was sponsored by Reeves V. Falconer, Clinton, and R. Ratz, Usborne, who ekplained that with the labor situ­ ation as it is, it is difficult to get wood to sell. A motion was -also passed asking the Department of Game and Fish­ eries to consider the wishes of Hu­ ron County Council against an open season for deer. Teachers Scarce J. H. Kinkead, public school in­ spector- for North Huron, in a brief address, stated that the largest prob­ lem 'facing education in the county is the shortage of school teachers. There iiad been’45 changes in North Huron and a similar number in South Huron. Eighteen 'married wo­ men are engaged as teachers in the county and two resignations are to take effect before Christmas.. Mr, Kinkead warned w'hat might hap­ pen before next June. One solution is higher pay, the other employment of more married women, or the clos­ ing of the smaller schools. Seven had been closed in North Huron 'be­ cause of low enrolments. Mr. Kinkead advocated the ap­ pointment of -a five-man board over an area of two or three school sec­ tions to -take over the -administra-. tion and solve such problems as shortage of teachers, dental' inspec­ tion, etc. Give $1,000 to Fund A grant of $1/000 was authorized to be given to the Lions British Children’s Wai* Victims Fund, as re­ commended by the warden’s com­ mittee. The country road commission re­ ported that construction on roads had.been limited to re-building a number of structures that had fail­ ed, The total cost Of bridge re­ pairs at Corey’s Lobb’S, Benmiller and Brussels, was $3x040.19; bridge at Ethel, $1,881.92; Phillips’ and Cowan's bridges, $1,5'00.95; Col- borne-Auburn hill, $2,244.51. The commission recommended that, if . possible, all county roads be kept open until New Year’s, and ■that after that date no plowing be done on roads harrying light traf­ fic where local conditions do not appear to warrant it. If the approval of ment of Highways is road from Dungannon Albert airport will be kept clear by the county; and the council will pass a bylaw handing certain roads back to the townships. The 'property committee report* ed that a stoker for the registry office has not yet been delivered. It was bought in June, pairs had been made and registry office and and shade, broken by the sheriff’s office, purchased, I No action was taken on the reso-, lution from Wentworth county, re­ lating to county councillors’ pay be­ ing excluded from income tax. -the Depart- secured, the to -the Port Minor re- > at the jail. a new light | a bullet, in j TWO YOUNG MEN BefORE the war, two young graduates in chemistry faced the future with no assets but technical train­ ing and unbounded faith in themselves. They planned to capitalize on their years in college by manufacturing a certain chemical product. "But we’ll need some money to get started,” they said. “Let’s put it up to the bank,’ Their banker decided that their faith was well founded in character, ability, energy, “We’ll finance you to start in a small way,” he said. “Make a test on the local market first.” Presently the product was being sold all over Canada and exported to the United States and overseas. Now it fills a wartime demand. The enterprise employs a large number of people. This actual example illustrates how this country’s Chartered Banks help credit-worthy people to benefit themselves, their fellows and their country under the democratic system of free enterprise; Banks, like any other business, exist because they provide ser­ vice which a community needs arid is willing to pay for at a rate which will yield a reasonable profit. Chartered Bank profits average less than one-half of one per cent a year on total assets. Few, if any, other businesses operate on as small a margin. Bank of Montreal.. • The Bank of Nova Scotia . .. The Bank of Toronto. The Provincial Bank of Canada ; *; ; The Canadian Bank of Commerces The Royal Bank of Canada.;. The Dominion Bank «•; Banque Canadiennes Nationale •; s Imperial Bank of Canada . . ; Barclays Bank (Canada)/ Support Draft Resolution ,t Concurrence was given to a re­ solution .from the county of Bruce regarding the drafting of imen from farms, as recommended by the le­ gislative committee. Concurrence was expressed with the following resolutions as recom­ mended by the agricultural commit­ tee: From the Ontario Agricultural Council asking (1) exemption from taxation on Crown properties, school sections are interested; re electricity for farm power; commending government for six cent bonus on butter fat; and asking a higher price for milk; (4) re the establishment of prices on farm pro­ ducts, farm labor problems, and ask­ ing representation of producers on various 'boards; '(5) re import subsi­ dies to insure a continued flow of imported goods for sale in Canada under the retail price ceiling. From •as (2) (3) per * the county of Perth regarding ex­ emption froni military service for farm labor. From the Ontario Agri­ cultural Council asking stabilization of beef prices. L. E. Cardiff, M.P., Speaks L. E. Cardiff, M.P., invited io speak, warned that Canadians will soon realize more than ever before that a war is in progress. Outside of Dieppe, the Canadians have not seen much action, but he felt that in the near future -the war will be brought home to Canada more for­ cibly. Other speakers were Reeve Ray­ mond Redmond; and ex-wardens J. H. Eckert, N. W. Trewartha -and William Stewart. 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