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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-06-08, Page 6THURSDAY, JUNE 8th» 1939 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE • • Huron County Council. The June meeting of Huron County Council opened Tuesday afternoon. Warden R. E. Turner, addressing the council asked that they specify a time for the equalization report made by the valuators, Mogg and Quinlan, and asked particularly that tion adopted by the County Council in January which suggested an amendment to the existing law re­ garding reforestation to provide that 100 acre blocks in each township be reforested under government super­ vision, advised that the centre of ob- this should take place as early in . jection to such .an amendment lies in the session as possible. It was decid-: the fact that too much expenditure ed to have this brought in at the | would he. entailed in supervision and Thursday morning session. i an increase in overhead such as i'enc- “T am glad to see you all here i ing. in good health,” said his worship. I “The primary reason,<’ the letter “.Since our last session several peo-1 read, “for offering such a suggest- ple who were connected with county | ed amendment is due to the inabil- administration have passed ......« ...... John Jacobs, manager of the County Home; George Holman formerly the. ■county clerk, and Mrs. Thomas Ing­ les, wife of Ex-Warden Ingles; and another young man, Stanley Taylor, who though not connected with the county council, will be missed at the press table, a bright young man who would have gone far in the news­ paper world. At the request of the warden, ters expressing sympathy will sent to the bereaved families. Institutions Visited Want Matron Retained The sixty-five inmates of Huron County Home Tuesday afternoon pe­ titioned the County Council that the present matron, widow of the man­ ager of the Home be retained. A clause in the petition read: “Almost everyone who has signed the petition love her very much and know that there is no one else who could make this place the comfort­ able, respectable and home-like ‘Home’ it is.” The petition was re­ ferred to the -County Home Commit­ tee. Elgin: That wealth in the form of mortgages, bank accounts and stocks should bear the burden of taxation for educational purposes as well as real estate, increase in schools by til at least the province. These grants computed on an equitable basis. That township grants for teachers’ salar­ ies be restored to $600. That all the grants due by the Department of education be suplied in one circular letter, and that each board be sup­ plied with a report annually. Edu­ cation, Request for advertisement from Beacon-Herald, Royal visit, quarter page at -$24.40. Saturday, June 3. Executive committee. Crown attorney asking early ad- journamen-t in order to make the court room available for the magis­ trate’s court. Carried. Department of Public Welfare re­ garding outdated bylaws for Huron County Home and asking that this be held up until new rules and regu­ lations are compiled. Filed. Inspector of Public Schools Gain, Walkerton, asking that Fordwieh and Wroxetei* be attached to Wing­ ham High School Entrance Board. Education. From the County of Wentworth asking that all oils be graded. Le­ gislative, Royal Visit Committee at Strat­ ford advising of bleacher accommo­ dation at $2.00 a seat. Warden’s Committee. From the Department of Welfare, advising that a convention of super­ intendents and matrons of County Homes to be held at Powassan on June 27-28-29. County Home. From the clerk of Usborne Twp. enclosing a resolution regarding gasoline. Legislative. From Mrs. John Jacobs and fam­ ily of Mr. Holman and C. C. Lee ack­ nowledging, letters of condolence. The flag in Court House Park fly during the visit of’the King Queen by order of the Council. Wednesday Afternoon Reeve Alex McDonald, of Ashfield, was absent. It was reported he had been injured in an accident Monday. .Conservation and reforestation in Huron County came under discus­ sion in the County Council at the afternoon session on Wednesday when the report of the sub-commit­ tee on the subjects to the Advisory Agricultural Committee was taken clause by clause with Reeve Roland Grain in the chair. Two policies were recommended by the committee, a short and a long term policy, and were endorsed. The short term policy (to be carried out in 1939) includes the purchase of four 100 acre blocks,' two in South Huron and two in North Huron, during the summer of 19 3 9, and pre­ pare the land for planting for trees in Spring of 1940: authority of the County Council for the Agricultural Committee to organize a County Conservation and Reforestation As­ sociation to embrace the following phases of conservation: Reforesta­ tion, preservation of existing wood­ lots; conservation of wild flowers, birds, game and fish; prevention of soil erosion and spring flooding; de­ velopment of 'Christmas Tree indus­ try; conservation of roadside trees; planting of hedges near roads for beauty and snow drift prevention; development of natural beauty of Huron' County to attract tourists;- planting of windbreaks and shelter belts; encourage the people to “conservation minded” through press, radio, public meetings school lessons. That there should be an government grants to the $1,000,000 each year un- 50 per cent, be borne by to be Schoo] Fairs l’opular or, reported that all townships had been inspected, expecting four on account of the weather. He said that some farms have a lot of corn borer while others had none. “I have got along pretty well and have not had to go to court yet,” facetiously remarked the Inspector, “but some people have about forty excuses ready.” Increase in the corn borer, he thought, might have been caused by the wet weather. The southern part of the county has more of the pest than the northern sections. bursements — Voucher payments, $24,782.05; 1938 loans paid, $'85,- 000.00; D, L. interest, $1,680.00; committee pay lists, $342.85; total, $111,804.90; May 20, bank balance $3,826.82. HEARTBURN KEPT HIM AWAKE Afraid to Eat Square Meal What a worry he must have been to his wife? No food agreed with him. Acid indigestion made him positively wretched. In this letter, his wife tells how he got welcome relief:— “My hashand developed a wretch­ ed foim wf gastric acidity,” she writes. “Meals were a misery to him. He often could not sieep for heart­ burn. Business kept him from home a great deal, but when he did get a spell at home, I gave him Kruschen Salts. I was amazed at the results That weary look left his face, and his indigestion gradually disappear­ ed. It is a treat to hear him say, •I’m hungry.’ It seems too good to be true.”—(Mrs.) K.M.E. The numerous salts in Kruschen help to promote a natural flow of the digestive and other vital juices of the body. Soon after'you start on Kruschen, you will find that you are able to enjoy your food without distressing after-affects, And as you persevere with the “little daily dose,” you will see that Kruschen brings glorious relief. County Home Receipts-—Jan. 1 bank balance $71.10; from paying inmates, $386.- 3 8; sale ..»>*• *unk and produce, $'8'23.52; Old Age Pensions, $1,788.- 00; loans from trusts account. $1,- 500.00; total, $4,569.00. Disburse­ ments, Wages and board manafae- ment, $756.45; wages manager and matron, $350.00; groceries, $422.08; meat, $248.26; bread, $215.15; but­ ter, $34.80; medical and doctor’s salary, $295.33; clothing and shoes, $86.55; house furniture and laundry $270.33; livestock and feed bought, $796.46; farm supplies, $123.30; light and power, $121.18; inmates, share pensions, $178.SO; repairs, $153.97; funerals and graves, $135.- 00; stationery and supplies, $37.75; telephone, $36.9 8; exchange, $3.93; total, $4,266.32; May 30 bank bal­ ance, $303.68. 48 Jail Prisoners Estimates Ave .Submitted County Treasurer A. H. Erskine submitted the estimates as revised from January. The rate will be four mills plus $42,000 for secondary schools by municipalities outside the High Schools areas; general ac­ count rate, 1.8; county highways, 1.9; provincial highways, .3. Mr. Erskine submitted a financial statement of receipts and expendi­ tures covering period from January 1 to May 20, 1939, as follows: J, C. Shearer, Agricultural Repre­ sentative, told of the splendid work being done in the county by the young people. Eight school fairs will be held this year in the county including one new one at Holmes­ ville in Goderich Township. The others will be in Ashfield, Belgrave, Howick, St. Helens. Carlow, Grand Bend. A Swine Club had been organiz­ ed at Clinton and 4" purebred swine were imported and distributed to club members. This is important not only to the members but much good is being done in Clinton. Under the sponsorship of the Lions Club a Turkey Club was organized in Go­ derich and 250 yo mg birds are be­ ing secured from Michigan. Both young men and women are interest­ ed. A Calf Club has been organized in Howick and at Brussels there are twenty young men belonging to a Barley Club, and a Foal Club has been established in Howick. “No other phase of work is so important as the Junior livestock judging contests familiaries the young men with types.” Apples trees, with the exception of Northern Spies, are carrying heavy bloom, reported Mr. Shearer. Co-Operative Creamery Proposed A co-operative creamery is propos­ ed at Blyth. Whether it is estab­ lished depends on the people of Blyth and district. At Shipka a short course was given in veterinary science for men, and domestic science for girls which proved most success­ ful. Spring Fairs were well attended. With the quality of livestock shown, he felt the county grants were just­ ified. Fertilizer has been more used this year than ever before because of the late Spring. The best kinds for Huron were demonstrated on various grain fields. The soil testing is done at Guelph, which ascertains the kinj. A team of three boys will go from Huron to compete in the Internation­ al away, | ity of the county to acquire compos- ’iite blocks of 1,000 acres in extent. ■ I We have one county that was in that ■ position and an arrangement was made whereby the Department sup- , iliej the trees and supervised the ; planting of individual areas such as J you suggest, but the department did | not assume any responsibility what- j ever for fencing or for general super- 1 vision throughout the year. If coun­ ties are prepared to accept the full responsibility of fencing and general supervision and otherwise regularly maintaining the plantations, there would be less criticism of the pro- posal.” Agricultural Comnitteei Serious consideration is promised I by Attorney-General’s department ; resolution. Filed. I I let- be “The county institutions have been visited and all are well cared for,” continued the warden. “The changes in the Court House are pro­ gressing.” He had travelled over a large part of the county roads and thought they would compare favor­ ably wifh those of other counties. The roads in the northern part of the county Jid not come through the winter as well as those in the south because of there being more snow there. “The road commission have un­ dertaken improvement on the his­ toric Dunlop tomb,” sad his worship as he urged the members t° inspect it before the session closes. In a trip to Walkerton he inspected a build­ ing there used for housing road ma­ chinery and thought advisable to have a Huron. “Hospitalization is deal of money. Patients sent could be very well taken care of at the four hospitals inside the coun­ ty. He urged reeves to inform the .county clerk whether their municip­ alities are going to be responsible for indigent patients. Touching on reforestation, Ward­ en Turner said the committee had been busy and their report would be considered later. His Worship also asked council to consider at this session the giving of a grant to the Stratford Royal Visit Committee to assist in the pre­ parations being made. “I think it is an event we shall never see again and I am sure we are all proud t° have Their Majesties with us.” ■a it would similar costing to of of be one in a great outside Crop Conditions Good Croy conditions are good in all Caring for Needy Children Resolution from the County Lennox and Addington re charge maintenance of wards by Children’s Aid Societies read: “Whereas there are many good available homes in this county where neglected or needy children can be maintained for 40 cents per days per child, therefore, be it resolved that this county pay no more than 50c per- day per child to the Lennox and Addington Children’s Aid Society on and after April 1st, 1939. Children’s Shelter Commit­ tee. The County of Essex asks endor- sation of a resolution petitioning the federal government urging the broadcasting of parliamentary de­ bates as being educational and in the best interests of the Canadian people. Legislation. A resolution from the County of Kent seeking provincial legislation that will reduce the cost and in­ crease the safety in the use of chem­ icals to the public in the war against weeds thus preventing monopolies that work a harship to the taxpayer. Agricultural Committee. From the County of Norfolk an invitation, to attend Norfolk County’s Forestry Field Day, June 14, 1939, at Simcoe. Agricultural Committee From the County of Prince Ed­ ward a resolution to the Minister of Highways asking for a 75 per cent, subsidy on winter roads. Good Roads. Also from the same county a res­ olution to the Minister of Health re- General Account Receipts—Licenses, $409.00; Reg­ istry Office, $2,802.14; administra­ tion of justice, $1,398.12; jail, $800.- 00; Division Courts, $38.12; sundry, $13.67; province re corn borer, 1938 $152.85; townships re hospitals, $1,- 905.5S; bank loans, $30,000.00; to­ tal, $37,519.63. Disbursements—Overdraft Jan. 1, $1,815.59; 'Children’s Aid Society, $1,92'8.25; administration of justice, $7,935.38; O.A.'C., Committee, $148.- 85; grants, $1,500.00; government, $2,55 8.30; $27 6.20; Registry Office, jail, $1,954.79; printing and postage $7S7.'32; D. L. interest, $324.86; ■county property, $842.17; ins., heat, light, telephone $922.91; new equip­ ment, $281.70; hospitals, $8,282.60; miscellaneous, $17.30; equalized as­ sessment, $1,500.00; balance 1938 audit, $100.00; corn corer inspector, $175.75; ’total, 31,414.17; bank balance, $6,105.46. municipal schools, $69.20; J. B. Reynolds reported 48 pris­ oners had been in the jail since Jan­ uary, of whom eight are at present in custody. The cost pef prisoner per day is 12 £ cents. A deputation composed of Mayor H. J. A. MacEwan and Councilor F. E. Bingham, of Goderch Town Coun­ cil was heard regarding curbing walks in the Court House Park. Mayor MacEwen said that for last five or six years the town had under consideration the curbing of the walks around the court house in order to beautify the centre of the town. The walks at present are difficult to walk on and people keep walking on the grass whole place looks like a cow track.” The idea is to curb the eight walks and have paving on them. His Worship asked the County Council if it would undertake rhe cost of the .South street walk and the paving of the space surrounding the court house. He did not consid­ er it would be a matter of great ex­ pense. On motion of Reeves J. H. Scott and Redmond the matter was refer- the the has will and “until the 'May­20 County Highways Receipts —Jan. 1 bank $3,596.79; 1938 subsidy, 88; bank Ioans, $35,000.00; sundry, $487.05; total $115,631.72; balance $76,547.- red to the Good Roads .Committee for consideration and to report. Friday’s session will appear in next week’s paper. Rigby: “I’ve been getting threat­ ening letters through the post lately. What can I do about it?” Brown: “Oh, you should tell the police. It’s against the law—a very serious of­ fence. Do you know at all who they’re from?” Rigby: “Yes—the tax collector.” CAPORftb "Th« parcat fam la which tabccc* <•• be awakc^" parts of the county. When the rural' questing amendment to the law re- it means I garding indigent patients so that the consent of the head of the muni­ cipality in which the patient resides be obtained before the patient be taken to the hospital, except in cases of emergency. Filed, as already in effect in this county. From the County of Grey, enclos­ ing a resolution that the Department I of Highways be asked, because of the increased gas tax from six to eight I cents, to grant an eighty per cent. ■ subsidy on winter work in counties where roads are kept open for motor traffic. Good Roads. The County of Ontario asks en- idorsation of a resolution requesting the Dominion Government to set up the necessary machinery, to meet the entire financial burden of the unemployment situation and relieve the local municipalities of taxation I for such purposes in as far as | applies to employable persons, gislature. sections have good crops, better urban conditions. Warden Turner, concluded his ad­ dress by thanking all for the court­ esies extended him in all parts of the county. A motion that “Warden and Mrs. Turner be' present in Stratford on the occasion of the visit of the King and Queen to officially represent the County of Huron,” was carried unan­ imously. Council also voted favorably open council on a motion that quarter-page advertisement be in­ serted in the royal visit special edi­ tion of The tStratford Beacon-Herald on June 3, which will have an extra circulation of over 11,000 copies. Plowing Match at Brockville. Plowing Match for Huron 1942 Mr. Shearer said it is hoped to have the Plowing Match in Huron in 1942 and suggested that the local committee secure the site at an early date as it has to be prepared. Geo. Elliott, Inspector of the Co. Home, reported that spring seeding had been completed, 16 acres in fall wheat; 46 acres spring grain and 30 acres in hay. The livestock consists of five horsts, five cows, 62 hogs and 120 hens: 14 hogs will be mar­ ketable in six months. There are 22 inmates receiving Old Age Pension ■and 12 are paying for their keep. Mr. Elliott’s request that accom­ modation be arranged for one of the oldest ex-Wardens of -Huron County, David Cantelon, 92, to go to Strat­ ford to see the King and Queen, was acceded to. in a this Le- Properties Available be the and all of re- the Comity Constables Suspended In answer to an inquiry, “Are the county constables suspended yet?” the police committee reported that a letter had been addressed to Judge T. M. Costello, requesting that constables but two be relieved their duties and that all badges, volvers, etc., be returned to county; a copy of the letter to be forwarded to Attorney-General Gor­ don Conant. ’Conflicting information contain­ ed in letters -from Stratford regard­ ing accommodation for the County Council for” the Royal visit was re-. ferred to Clerk J. M. Roberts, to i seek further information. ! The following correspondence was read and sent to the. committees des- ’ ignated: An .acknowledgment of resolution passed, by the Huron County Council with respect to the Lord’s Day Act and promising consideration by the1 government. Filed. I From the deputy-minister of Lands i and Forests acknowledging a mo-1 Wheezing In The Bronchia! Tubes Bronchitis comes from a neglected cold or cough and begins with a tightness across the chest, there is a difficulty in breathing, a wheezing sound comes from the bronchial tubes, and considerable phlegm is raised when coughing takes place. On the first sign of bronchitis you should check it immediately by using Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup and thereby preventing it becoming chronic, and, perhaps,, developing ihto something more serious. The T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. Want Hydro Cost Cut From the County of Welland titioning the Provincial Hydro Elec­ tric Power Commission to reduce the service charge on class IB (Hamlet rate) forthwith, thereby assisting a certain class of ratepayers who are in dire need in thickly populated areas. Legislative. From the County of York re du­ plication of government, the effect of high taxation on real estate on the building trade and expressing belief that if county councils were allowed , to function .as originally intended, 'necessity for a provincial government i would be eliminated. Asked endorse- ' tion of a resolution petitioning the i Rowell Commission to investigate lanj if possible, enact such legisla- * tion as will remedy this unsatisfac- j tory condition. Legislative. A request for a grant of $300 per year from the Advisory Agricultural ■ Board for junior extension. Execu- [ tive. I A report of the county council section O.E.A. was tabled. From the Hospital for Sick Chil­ dren asking for a grant. Executive. University Support Asked From the City of London asking support of a resolution to the pro­ vincial government that every con­ sideration be given to the needs of the University of Western Ontario in the appropriation set aside for it. Education. Resolutons from the County of pe- Reeve L. E. Cardiff, chairman of the sub-committee gave a verbal re­ port on properties for reforestation available in the County as follows: 3 0 acres in the Township of Morris; 30 in Turnberry, and also acreage in Stephen, Stanley, Hay and Goderich Townships. Warjen Turner cautioned the Council to proceed slowly and not pay too much for the land as the estimates did not provide for refor­ estation but he believed a start should be made. He thought the land should be purchased as cheaply as possible. The reeves could cooperate with the County as they were famil­ iar with the- land in their municip­ alities. Motions Feagan - Haacke: That Warden Turner, Agricultural Representative Shearer and the Agricultural Com­ mittee attend the Plowing Match at Brockville to get information that will help when the match is held in Huron County. Carried. Feagan - Dorrance: That the Co. of Huron, pay fifty per cent, of the purchase price of land in each muni­ cipality up to 100 acres, the price not to exceed $10 an acre, the local municipality to pay the other 50 per cent., plant and maintain the trees. In twenty years if the township re­ turn one-half of purchase price, this property becomes the local municip­ ality’s and that by-law be prepared. Agricultural Committee. Cardiff ton of regret be sent McDonald dent and he would Carried. Dorrance: That a resolu- Reeve Alex of Ashfield, in his acci- expressing the hope that make a speedy recovery. Regrets Inspector’s Death S. L. Charlton, provincial inspect­ or of County Homes, .addressing the Huron County Council Wednesday morning, expressed regret in the death of John Jacobs, inspector of Huron County Home, which has since been under the supervision of Mrs. Jacobs. “In the province today,” said Mr. Charlton, we have three women whose husbands have passed away, who are running ■ the Homes, one each at Lambton, Welland and Hal- dimand, I know Mrs. Jacobs is well qualified and it would be a mistake to replace her at the present time. The province, he said, is endeavor­ ing to standardize things. A new system of case histories is to be in­ troduced and co-operation was asked for with the county clerk. The speak­ er urged the sending of the Board of Management and the Superintendent to the convention at Powassan as opportunity will be given to other Homes on the way there. Mr. Charlton deemed best pointment of members for one, and three years in order to keep a continuity of policy. The present sys­ tem creates a difficult situation for superintendents and matrons to con­ tend with. In this way there would be at least one or two men on the committee who would have a know­ ledge of the year before. Recommends Good Livestock Mr. Charlton recommended better grades of cattle and horses for the farm as they will produce greater revenue. He said County Clerk Roberts had been instrumental in having the interest for use of trust funds of the inmates reduced from six to four per cent. The Warden extended the thanks of the members to Mr. Charlton for his address. ft Cowi Borer Inspector Reports Ross Johnston, corn borer inspect-® visit 4 PRAIRIE STATION j HARVEST NG METHODS A harvest of 324 million bushels of wheat, to say nothing of the increased volume of coarse grains, and all of it brought in and threshed in 1938 without the assistance of the erstwhile army of tens of thousands of harvest help from the East in the years not so long gone by. Thus does the mode of our lives and the methods of our callings change, keeping .pace with the progress being made in the scientific engineering and industrial realms. The evolution of the Combine to the small, compact model now made available has revolutionized harvesting, making it an easily undertaken task for the regular help of the farm. Its production at a cost to the farmer of but one-third the price of the earlier, bigger models, is an evidence of the contribution made by the implement maker to help the farmer meet the problems with which he is con­ fronted. The lower operating costs of this machine, and the reduction it enables to be made in the cost of harvesting, saving as it does up to 15c a bushel for complete harvesting, has meant, in a great many instances, a profit instead of a loss to the farmer. Power of course is the basis of the great mechanistic progress of agriculture and the record of attainment in making more efficient, less costly, and lower operating cost models available is an achieve­ ment that cannot be beaten by any other industry. To-day’s modern streamlined, high efficiency tractors make earlier models look like pre-historic monstrosities and sell for about one-half the price, costing less than half to operate. 2 Massey-Harris is pleased to have taken a leading part in develop­ ing machines which are destined to play so important a part in making agriculture profitable. The advent of the combine and now the greater popularity of the small combine has meant a striking decrease in the oiitput of binders which records show reached the height Of their volume in the years just previous to the war, both in Canada and the United States; production in the latter country dropping from 215,386 in 1914 to 31,2 59 in 193 7, thus losing the benefits of mass production gained in the years when the volume kept mounting. , Apart from the tremendously improved product offered in the binder of to-day, which accounts in no small Way for its relatively increased price Over pre-war years, the fact Of the greatly decreased Volume now manufactured makes the binder cease to be the criterion of values offered by the implement industry.