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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-01-26, Page 2THURSDAY, JANUARY 2(>, 1939 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVQCATE Excels In Quality "SALADA" TEA 25 Huron County Council Finishes 1938 with a Surplus of $4,814 buggy days, a larger number of po­ lice were, required as travelling was si. wer but now four or five would be sufficient. Mr. Conant had ad­ vised the appointing of a County Commission to look after policing of the County and promised assistance in every way, and by having classes of instruction for them. J. H. Scott said the third member of the delegation endorsed what had been said. The personnel of the County Commission was important and he felt four constables could do all the work necessary, A motion later Reeves Haacke and a Police Committee Committee of three ■was passed. Complain of Deer take open season remedy this to the Agri- introduced by Trewartha that and an Airport members each, Asks Assistance Foi’ Worker Reeve R. E. Turner of Goderich j His Worship hoped the County was elected Warden of Huron Coun- ’ Council would be properly represent- ty on Tuesday afternoon when the I pd at one vf the points visited by I Their Majesties during their tour of Canada. He regretted the itinerary did not take in Huron County. "I cannot speak intelligently of | the county highways as I have never been over them, but I shall be better able to give an account of them in June/’ promised the newly-elected Warden. He believed in common sense and fair dealing with all, he said, as he asked for co-operation of officials and members. From the re­ ports of the treasurer, the finances of the county were in excellent con­ dition. H. J. Quinlan of Mogg and Quin­ lan, county valuators, announced to council that lists are being prepared copies of which will be given to each member—not to the press. More in­ formation than is contained in the January session of Huron County Council opened. Outlines Business Program Warden Turner outlined briefly the business which would come be­ fore the council this year. At each session last year, reforestation was introduced but nothing was done “It is of vital importance and I hope serious and definite consideration will be given this year.” Equalization would be dealt with also. Reports had been sent out to the 24 municipalities from the val­ uators and consideration would be given them. Last December the county decided to take over Sky Har­ bour Airport. The contract, nor the lease, have not been signed, as the council wanted to see the county I reports sent out will be given, and fully protected and hesitated to pro- | will submitted in a general report ceed until assured of this, The Go­ derich Board of Trade, the warden continued, had been fortunate in se­ curing Col. Jory, district inspector of aviation, who will give a lecture at a dinner Wednesday night regard­ ing aviation. Plowing Match Grant A question of deep interest too would be the request for a grant from the North and South Huron Plowmen's Association, who purpose making a drive to have the provin­ cial plowing match held in Huron. A report of the delegation ap­ pointed to take up the criminal jus­ tice accounts re county constabulary with the attorney-general would pre­ sent a report at this session. on Friday. Reeve N. W. Trewartha, of Clin­ ton asked to. have the agreement be­ tween the council and the evaluators read. The county clerk read rhe agreement, setting forth that $200. should be paid on signing the agree­ ment and $3 00. on the first of each month since June; $3,000 to be re­ tained until the report has adayed by council. Reeve Trewartha said that years ago the county of Perth had paid $916 for the’equalization of the assessment, and the county of Bruce $689.22 in 1938. He wanted to know if the $7,000 would cover any litiga­ tion which might arise. Mr. Johnston appeared on behalf of William Ferguson who had been injured while working with a County stone crusher. He had been unable to work, and assistance was asked. The injured man had accepted $300 from the Compensation Board. Coun­ ty Treasurer Erskine explained that a cheque had been issued. Employees are covered by insurance policies and the Compensation Board makes the award. The man was injured and the County has made all the pay­ ments under orders of the Compen­ sation Board. Communications were read as fol­ lows: From J. B. Reynolds, a report of the jail: There have been 112 pris­ oners committed as follows: L.C.A., 30; vagrant, 16; traffic act, 9; theft 8; non-support, 7; breaking and en­ tering, 6; incorrigible, 5; criminal negligence, 5; car theft, 4; assault 4; indecent assault, 3; false pre­ tences, 2; perjury, 2; murder, 1; al­ so- one each for attempted suicide, horse theft, gross indecency, non­ payment of order; ill-treating dog. Warrant from cutside County, leav­ ing the scene of accident; wilful damage, forgery, mentally ill and disorderly. Cost of daily rations per prisoner, 11 and a half cents. “Owing to the fact that many farmers are complaining of having their wheat damaged by herds of deer," Reeves J. w. Gamble and D. L. Weir were sponsors of a motion to ask the Agricultural Committee to bring the matter before the proper authorities and ask them tn some steps tc- grant an or take some means to situation. It was sent cultural Committee. J. C. Shearer, agricultural repre­ sentative, submitted a summary of the petitions circulated to make Hur­ on County a restricted area for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis. Of the 5,972 cattle owners in the county there are 5,237 in favor of its establishment, a percentage cl' 87.6, which is twenty per cent, above the necessary requirement, the high­ est favorable vote of any in the pro­ vince. There were only 735 oppos­ ed. , . The percentage in favor in each township were listed as follows: Ashfield, 86.4; -Colborne, S0.7; Goderich, ‘8'9.6; Grey, 84.7; Hay, 92; Howick, 79.3; Hullett, 91.4; McKil- lop, 91-5; Morris, 89.1; Stanley, 87.5 Stephen, 8S.4; Tuckersmith, 89.7; Turnberry, 79.4; Usborne, S9.4; E. Wawanosh, 95,2; West Wawanosh, 87.1. A resolution presented by Reeve Alex >F. McDonald respecting the nullification of the present regula­ tion disallowing cream gathering stations, was referred to the Agricul­ tural committee. Major Chas. E, Godden of the Salvation Army, London, asked con­ sideration nf a higher grant toward the costs of the Army’s rescue work. Motions two CHEST fifti !!■“-■ 9 ■H ■■ poultice-and-vapor Ih|EO ■■action last even longer, spread a thick layer of Vapo- ___ _ _ ____ Rub on the chest|nlQC|Vu and cover with a llllwwl V warmed cloth. This J also gives the skin extra protection against chilling. Longaf terrestful sleep comes, Vapo­ Rub keeps on work- ing-loosensphlegm -eases muscular soreness oi1 tight­ ness-clears air­ passages—checks tendency to cough -relieves local con­ gestion. Often, by morn­ ing the worst of VapoRub the cold is over. First massage throat, chest, and back with Vicks VapoRub at bed­ time. This relieves the distress. Then, to make its M-ig- continued McNall-Cardifl'—That the follow­ ing members be a striking commit- | tee: Reeves George Feagan, George J Armstrong, Fred Watson, James Leiper and Waltei1 Kerr. I Le'per and E. D. Brown—That J. ; H. Scott be a member of tho Good : Roads Commissi:n for the year 1939- ! 40-41. , Carried. t Mawhinney-iArmstrong — That a Reeve Haacke said the agreement grant of $5.qo be mafle t0 the South had beer, signed under the direction t Huron Women’s Institutes. Executive of the county solicitor, and he be-. Scott-Grain — That the usual licved the evaluators would defend ■ grants be g’.ven to the Women’s In- auv appeal of their assessment and gtitutes of Huron County. Executive, the $3,000 will be paid when all liti-j gation is over. His opinion was en- ■■ jor appointed to the Trustee Bd. dc'rsed by Reeves Cardiff, McNall,1 Of wingham High Scnool. Carried. Sanders and Grain. j Brown-Kerr — That Chester Ma- The matter will be thoroughly dis-; whinney be a member of the Crim- cussed in committee of the whole council on Friday. Grain-Cardiff—• That Miller Proc- Reductions in Constabulary Reeves Haacke, McNall and J. H. Scott, delegates to- interview Attor­ ney General Conant on the surplus of county constabulary reported. Mr. Haacke said the Attorney Gen­ eral advised them to send in a resolution asking that the number be reduced, who. discharged and have a few retained who were competent. “I don’t think we need twenty-nine constables as at present; I believe four would be plenty. The Attorney General has appointed a Commission and we shall no doubt hear from them. Reeve McNall declared the Attor­ ney-General could not understand why we had so many in Huron. He was in sympathy with a reduction. He pointed out that in the horse-and- inal Audit Board for the year 1939. Carried. Mrs. E. Herald wrote expressing thanks -for the sympathy extended. Pilot Jack Herald of Regina. Standing’ Committees Struck The following report of the Strik­ ing Committee was brought in: Executive Committee — Geo. Mc­ Nall, W. C. Kerr, Gilbert Frayne, J. Leiper, Thos. Webster, Legislative Committee — Henry A. Keys, Alex F. McDonald, T. C. Wilson, R. E. Shaddick, W. N. Dor­ rance. Finance Committee — W. D. San­ ders, S. H. Whitmore, Ed. Lamport, J. W. Gamble, David L. Weir. Education Committee — F. Wat­ son, N. W. Trewartha, R. S. Hether­ ington, Raymond, Redmond, Percy Passmore. Property Committee —- Jas. Leip­ er, E. D. Brown, Geo. McNall, Percy Passmore, W. D, Sanders, County Home Committee — Geo. Armstrong, Fred Watson, Wilmot Haacke, R. E. Shaddick. E. Lamport. Children’s Shelter Committee —H. A. Keys, W: C. Kerr, R. E. Turner. Agricultural Committee — L. E. Cardiff, T. C. Wilson, Gilbert Frayne Alex F. McDonald, George McNall. Police Committee — R. E. Shad- d’ek, L. E. Cardiff. Geo. Armstrong. Airport Committee — George Foa- gan, W. C. Kerr, Wilmot Haacke. Warden’s Committee — W. Haacke J. H. Scott, Jas. Leiper, N. W. Tre­ wartha, Roland Grain. Criminal Audit — ]Judge T. M. Costello, J. M. Roberts, Ches. Ma- whinney. Road Commission -— G. Feagan, J. H. Scott. Ask Plowing Match Grant gate. Executive committee. Whitmore - Passmore: recommend the road committee in­ spect the Egmondville bridge with the view of having the same recon­ structed at as early a date as prac­ tical.—'Good Roads? Cardiff-Scott; That Dep. Reeve Brown be a member of the Goderich Hospital Board. Carried. * I Presents School Report E. C. Beacom, Inspector of Public for South Huron, presented a report on Wednesday morning. In his in­ spectorate there are '8!Q rurual and five urban schools in -operation in which *120 teachers are regularly en­ gaged, 89 in'the rural and 31 in the urban schools. A trend for higher qualifications was instanced in the fact that 81 of the teachers hold first class certifi­ cates and four hold their Bachelor of Arts degrees from Ontario Univer­ sities. During the year the township grant was restored to- 9 0 per cent, of the former level and is now $540 for each principal teacher and $3GO for each assistant teacher. For this rea­ son beards were enabled to pay high­ er1 salaries. seated a distinct improvement over the former courses as they lay great­ er emphasis on the developing of the individuality of the pupil, on learn­ ing by doing rather than being pas­ sive recipients of information and much less stress cn examinations. Health is being emphasized, and the teaching of vocal music is now com­ pulsory. Eleven music instructors have been engaged in the Inspector­ ate. .Following tue introduction of the subjects of Home Economics and Manual Training by Mr. Beacom, reeves expressed .opinions on the re­ sults of and their effect on the pu­ pils who were taking the courses, many of whom would learn by the use of the expensive equipment pro­ vided but would be unable to have such appliances in their homes; that children would become dissatisfied and desire to leave home. “After using a $200 sewing ma­ chine, a teen-age girl when asked to Stitch on the home machine might haughtily exclaim, “What, sew on that cld rattle-trap machine!” QHp Exeter ©tiiteu-Aiiuaiatf EetaDlislied 1873 and 1887 at Exeter, Ontario Published every Thursday worn hut SUBSCRIPTION—$2.00 per year in advance RATES—Farm or Real Batata for sale 50c. each insertion for first four insertions. 25c. each subset quant insertion. Miscellaneous ar­ ticles, To Rent, Wanted, Lost, oi Found 10c. per line of six words. Reading notices iQp, per line. Card of Thanks 5'dc, Legal ad­ vertising 12 and 8c. per line, In Memoriam, with one verse 50c extra verses 25c, each. Member of The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Professional Cards 0 Can Sec No Advantage could see no advan-Some reeves tage excepting that the equipment in the schools provided good adver­ tising for the firms selling it; but others felt the course a good one and pupils could easily adjust themselves to conditions. A cordial vote of thanks was ex­ tended to Mr. Beacom. County Engineer’s Report T. R. Patterson, county engineer, ■presented the*following report:. The expenditure of the. year 1938 were as folloys; Construction, $1'3,- 143.63; bridges, $2,398.13; urban rebates, $7,753.91; maintenance $107,670.82; machinery, $18,4518.82 superintendence, $4,392.67. Total for subsidy, $134,019,98; non-sub- sidy expenditure, $11,428.3'0; Com­ mittee paysheets, $526.40; interest payments, $4,184.71; total, $170,- 159.139. Receipts, $17'0,159.39. GLADMAN & STANBURY (F. W. Gladman) BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, &c Money to Loan, Investments Madi.» Insurance Safe-deposit Vaults for use of our Clients without charge EXETER and HENSALL CARLING & MORLEY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, Ao LOANS, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE Office; Carling Block, M^in Stree*, EXETER. ONT. Dr. G. F. Rouiston, L.D.S.,D.D.S DENTIST Office; Carting Block EXETER, ONT. Closed Wednesday Afternoons OpiJortronities for County Roads “A BANK WHERE SMALL ACCOUNTS ARE WELCOME” next year, as the rate is reck­ on the assessment of the pre­ year. Subject to revision in the rate based on the provis- estimates will be 4 mills for THROAT for common ordinary sore throat Dr. H. H. COWEN, L.D.S.,D.DS. DENTAL SURGEON Otfice opposite the Ptfst Office, Main Street, Exeter Office 36w Telephones Res. 36j Closed Wednesday AfternoonsPermanent improvements to our road system has been reduced to a minimum for many years, and the work that was done in years gone by was largely .on roads since assum-, ed by the Department of Highways Restriction of costly work on main roads was a logical procedure as long as the policy of the Department of Highways appeared to be in the line of assuming many of the heaviest travelled roads. Since it appears that the province has assumed all the roads that it is likely to take over foi- a long time, and since this coun­ ty has been relieved of a fair portion an opportunity is provided to look over the requirements -of our county roads, without considering the pro­ bability of assumption as Provincial Highways. Other forms of maintenance work must be carried on. The value of our weed spraying will not be appar­ ent until Spring, but it is expected to be such that a program simihar to 'that of 1938 will be found advis­ able. A subtantial number of signs were erected last year, but the conclusion must be reached, in order to .give protection, that stop signs should be erected on all county roqds, and that much more should be done in the matter of signs on our roads. All old guard fences should be rebuilt in a substantial manner. In connection with snow plowing and winter roads, we find the de­ mands increasing so that when storms of long duration occur, pro­ per service cannot be supplied with the equipment available. Two more snowplows should be purchased, but it is expected that special trucks will be needed. Consideration should also be given to the matter of providing garage and repair accommodation for the county road equipment. Appointments Are Made „ Chas. Asquith was .appointed coun­ ty representative on the Goderich Collegiate Institute Board for 1939; J. F. Daly to the Seaforth Collegiate Board for 1939; R. N. Creqch-to the Exeter High School Board; F. Fing- land, K. C. to Clinton Collegiate In­ stitute Board. ARTHUR WEBER LICENSED AUCTIONEEk For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY PRICES REASONABLE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Phone 57-18 Dashwood R. R. No. 1, DASHWOOD FRANK, TAYLOR LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Hurbn and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed EXETER 1>. O. or RING 138 USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office, Exeter, Ont. President, .......... ANGUS SINCLAIR Mitchell, R.R. 1 Vice-President .... JOHN HACKNEY Kirkton, R.R. 1 DIRECTORS W. H. COATES ............ Exeter JOHN McGRATH ................... Dublin WM. HAMILTON .... Cromarty R. 3 T. BALLANTYNE .. Woodham R. 1 AGENTS JOHN ESSERY ................. Centralia ALVIN L. HARRIS .... Mitchell R. 1 THOS. SCOTT Cromarty SECRETARY-TREASURER W. F. BEAVERS .......... Exeter GLADMAN & STANBURY Solicitors, Exeter Average Salary Increased The lowest salary being paid in this area is $6 00, while the average for all rural schools is $718, an in­ crease of $60 .over the former year. In the urban schools the average sal­ ary this year is $977. There are now practically no unemployed teachers in the district, and as the attendance at No-rmal Schools is below the av­ erage this year a shortage of teach­ ers may be felt in the near future. A deputation representing the in­ ternational Plowmen’s Association headed by J. D. Thomas, chairman of the committee, Gordon McGavin, president of the North Huron Plow­ men’s Association, Bert Hemingway, past president and J. C. Shearer, agricultural representative, appear­ ed before council with a request that the present county council recom­ mend to the 1940 council the pay­ ment of a grant of $2,000 towards the holding of the provincial plow­ ing match in Huron provided the local organization were successful in doing so. The members of the deputation spoke of the benefits of publicity of bringing a hundred thousand people to Huron County, and the value of education and de­ monstration to young, farmers and of advertising the county live stock. SWEET ' capo^M- Wednesday County Treasurer A. H. Erskine in presenting provisional estimates for 1939 to the county council on Wednesday, said that the equalized assessment will not affect this year’s rate as it does not come into effect until oned vious June, ion al urban muneipalities; 4 mills plus the cost of secondary cchools fcr rural municipalities, made up as follows: General account, 1.80 mills; county highways, 1.90 mills; provincial highways, .30 mills. The auditors’ report, presented by Mr. Erskine showed a surplus on actual operations in 1938 of $4,814.- 14. The provisional estimates in the general account for 1939 were re­ ported as follows:-Adminstration of Justice, $19,000; hospitals, $14,000; ._ municipal .government, $7,500; iChil- ] Mr. Shearer stated there are only dren’s Aid Society, $4,500; grants, about three counties which have not $3,600; jail, $5,000; County Home,!had the plowing match, Elgin, Peter- I I’ "The pureit form in which lobecco can be smoked" Rural Attendance Drops B. A marked decrease in the attend­ ance in rural schools was noted and there are few of them in excess of 30 pupils. In the Inspectorate there are five schools with an attendance of ten or Jess. The attendance in the schools last year was well above the provincial average, Only one township, West Wawanosh, was below 90 per cent., and Usborne Township led all the others with the perceiitage of 92.52. Hensail school was a leader with 95.09 per cent, the highest percent­ age .of attendance attained by an ur­ ban school ixr this district for many years. The total legislative and county grants received by all schools in the district last year was $21,942,88, an increase of over $3,000 over 1937. New Courses Ail Inipi’ovement Mr. 'Beacom expressed the opinion that the new courses of study repre- DEADllVESTtfck CONVENIENT SAFETY DEPOSIT BOICES q 0 To think that I can get this protection for less than 2 cents a day.. BANK OF MONTREAL ESTABLISHED 1817 Exeter Branch: W. H. MOISE, Manager M SAFETY DEPOSIT PGR YOUR. PAPjERS”-.J^/>r/»/^MS borough and Huron, and all will compete in an effort to have it, He felt there was no reason why Huron would not be able to organize it as there are 7,000 farmers, the soil and the county council to contribute to the success of it. It not only helps the farmers, he said, but the business people as the large influx of persons would put a large amount of money into circulation. The match lasts from Tuesday to Friday inclu­ sive. He urged that a recommen­ dation be sent to the 1940 council “that the grant be given. The deputation was'introduced by Rev. L. E. Cardiff. Motions Hetherington - Brown: That this council make a .grant to each of the Goderifch, Wingham and Seaforth hospitals of $800 each for the year 1939. Executive. Hetherington - Reamond: That F, L, Davidson be appointed as county representative on the Wingham Gen­ eral Hospital Board, Carried. Watson - Shaddick: That the coun­ ty officials be granted the usual two week’s holidays. Carried. Watson - Feagan: That the usual grant of $50 be given the Central This was referred to the Agricultural Council, Toronto, and that Reeve Cardiff be sent as a delc- $7,000; -D. .L. interest, $2,300; in­ surance heat and telephone, $2,200; printing and postage, $1,300; regis­ try office, $18:0*0; audit, $250; corn borer inspector, $300; new equip­ ment, $1,200; schools, other than secondary, $11,000; sundry, $200; reserve for unforeseen expenditure of council, $2,000; exchange, $200; equalized assessment, $4,700; over­ draft $1,815; total, $90,6'65. /Less the following estimated revenue; Tp. re hospitals, $3,000; administration of Justice, $4,500; licenses $700; fines, $200; registry office $2,5'00; re corn borer, $'150; 1.8 mills on as­ sessment, $442,711.75. Total $90,- 738. Estimated surplus, 73 cents. Estimated revenue of provincial highways, $13,286.27; expenditures. $13-,975.46; estimated surplus $310.- KIRKTON ' Miss Verna Brock spent a iw mi ,m»—twnit Phone Seaforth 15, Collect DAY OR NIGHT SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Our drivers are equipped to shoot old or crippled animals DARLING and Co. of Canada, Ltd* CHATHAM, ONT. Against Open Sunday A resolution was sponsored by Reeve Chester Mawhinney and Percy Passmore “That the County of Hur­ on Council go on record as being op­ posed to the removal of Sunday re­ strictions in Ontario and that a res­ olution to this effect be sent to Prem­ ier Hepburn and Attorney-General Conant.’* Legislative Committee. Does Food Cause You Distress? The impairment of the stomach is often of serious consequences, for only by properly digested food is the system nourished and sustained. Burdock Blood Bitters is a reliable remedy for stomach disorders. It helps to stimulate the secretion of saliva and ghstrie juice, the main factor in digestion, neutralises acid­ ity, tones up the lining membranes of the stomach, and restores the natural, healthy process Of digestion. .Take B.B.B, and see how quickly you will Start to enjoy your meals free from digestive troubles. The T, Milburn Oo., Ltd., Toronto, Ont few days last week with her grandmother Mrs. R. R. Copeland, of St. Marys Mr. and Mrs. Lou Fletcher visited with Mr. John Camm, one day last week. The young people are the skating at the rink. Miss Jean Humphreys week-end with her Mr. and Mrs. P. Humphreys. Church was evening owing ,o the Mrs. Ira Marshall with her mother Mrs, ton. Mh and Mrs. wm* eter, spent Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Cluff. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Donpe and family, Mr. and Mrs. Win. Doupe visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. H. Paynter. Miss Peggjr Gallop, of London, spent the week-end in the village. Miss Violet Austin spent a few days last week with her aunt Lizzy Collie. Mr. Cordon Burgin has returned from a visit from New Brnnswiek. Woodham, enjoying spent the grandparents withdrawn Sunday storm. is holidaying Lankin, Gran- Ryckman, Ex- “What do tile three balls in front of a pawnshop means?" “Two to one that you don’t get it, back." D. L. & W. Scranton Blue Coal The solid Fuel for Solid Coinfort. Thte Blue Color is your guaran­ tee of Quality* Hamco Coke and Mill and Al­ berta Coal on hand A. J. CLATWORTHY Monte 12 Granton