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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-06-20, Page 6THURSDAY, JUNE 20th, 1040 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE COUNTY COUNCIL WARDEN URGES PAY-AS-YOU-GO POU UY THIS YEAR June 13th being set aside for the IC uuv celebration of the King’s birthday. County Council on Tuesday, the warden asked that the business Warden George Feagan expressed the hope at the opening session of Huron <____ ... June 11th, that the rate would be raised by one mill to provide a fund for the country’s share in Canada’s war effort. This year the county is free of debenture debt and he urged the council to adhere to the old slo­ gan "Pay-as-you-go.” The warden’s patriotic fervour was echoed in a motion sponsored by Reeves R. S. Hetherington and R. Raymond, which was referred to the Warden's committee "that this county consider and formulate a plan to help prosecute Canada’s war effort, and that a detailed plan be worked out for the purpose of pro­ viding funds, and the purposes for which they are used. The motion also asked "that pro­ vision be made whereby some of the existing committees he charged with the particular duty of looking after the matter between sessions; that particular informing the war situation; to militia and in recruiting, public support. The Warden's committee will also deal with another patriotic motion brought in by reeves Scott and Grain that council endorse the sug­ gestion of the Seaforth Town coun­ cil to proceed to assess an extra mill for war purposes, the distribu­ tion of the fund to be under the control of Huron County Council. attention be given to public of the true and assistance given active service units financially and by Military Officer Heard Lt.-Col. Stewart, recruiting officer of the Elgin Regiment, Major Beat- tie and Capt. D. R. Nairn, were given a hearing. Col. Stewart stated that it is the intention to raise one complete rifle company here. Recruiting has been slow so far, he said due to a lack of knowledge of what is required and to lack of necessary health qual­ ifications. Men otherwise physically fit require dental work or tonsils operations, which the Department will not undertake to have done. Service clubs have offered to do ‘ what they can to help these men, many of whom have been on relief and have not funds. The result is that they are not available to the country today. Capt. D. R. Nairn and Major Beattie spoke briefly. Losses by Death In his address to the Council, War­ den Feagan spoke of the loss sus­ tained by the County in the deaths of C. A. Robertson, M.L.A., Robert Bowman, ex-M.P. and H. C. Cox; expressing sympathy for their fam­ ilies; also of Mrs. Owen Geiger, of Hensall, wife of a former county councilor. He referred with feel­ ing to the loss sustained by the council in the death of Hon. Norman Rogers, Minister of Defense. He read a telegram from L. E. Cardiff M.P., expressing his interest in the county, and asked that a mes­sage of sympathy be extended to J. | M. Roberts, who is in hospital in j London. His worship referred to the im­ provements made by the Property Committee in the barrister's room at the Court House, and commended the County Home committee on the condition of the Home "which■ is second to none in the province.” j The Good Road commission had be- j tween eight and nine thousand feet I of hard top put on the roads; new | trucks were purchased and it was i most gratifying tions had come to County roads. He thought the Association one of zations in the province. ' “In 1942 we are promised the j provincial plowing match in Huron ( the warden continued and urged i that competition in local matches j be encouraged so that Huron county; would stand up well at the provin­ cial one. I !I I i that many delega-! examine Huron i County Council the best organi- Preparations at Airport Preparatory work has been almost completed at the airport for the ele­ mentary flying training school; and tenders will shortly be called. A Help To Those Past Middle Age When men and women get past middle age their energy and activity, in many instances, begin to decline, and their general vitality is on the wane. Little sicknesses and ailments seem harder to shake off than formerly, and, hero and there, evidences of a breakdown begin to appear. Now is the time when those who wish, to maintain their health and vigor, ahd retain their energy un­ impaired should take a course of Milbum’s Health and Nerve Pills. They brace up and invigorate the system, and help stall off the decrepi­ tude of advancing years. Th® T. Jlnburn Co., LtC, Toronto, Ont, ! i I of the session be well advanced so that the council could observe a half-day holiday. R. s. Turner, secretary of Zone 10, Canadian Legion, expressed ap­ preciation in the appointment of a veteran (N. W. Miller) to the posi­ tion of deputy county clerk. Treasurer A. H. Erskine submit­ ted a statement of receipts and dis­ bursements from January 1st to May 31st. The general account showed receipts of $40,949.99 dis- bursments $35,455.'S4, bank balance $5,494.15. Receipts in county highways were $132,793.40, disbursements $128,- 836.53, balance in bank $3,956.87. Mr. Erskine urged the formation of a county municipal association composed of reeves, clerks and treasurers, to meet once a year. He said it was particularly necessary for the regulation of tax sales and assessments. There were 52 prisoners in the jail during the year, and at present nine. The cost of daily rations is 132s cents. Dep.-reeve E. D. Brown, enquired what the council wished to do about a new flag pole. He presented the following suggestions and prices: An SO-foot all steel, tubular flag pole for $300, cost to erect $169; a galvanized windmill tower with 17- foot steel pole on top at $275. coun­ cil to erect, and a top placed on the court house at $S0. The base of the old flag pole is 47 years old. The property committee will consider the matter. Inquiries Regarding’ Grader Reeve R. E. Turner inquired why the new grader be purchased from an American firm by the good roads committee, and why the lowest ten­ der was not accepted. Reeve Grain, chairman of the committee explained that a certain type of grader was advertised for. A local firm was not in a position to supply it at the time. Reeve Bowman asked if it were legal for a municipal council to use funds to buy presents for soldiers. The opinion of the solicitor will be asked. Airport Committee Reports The report of the airport commit­ tee was read as follows: "On the thirty-first day of May we received a communication from the Department of Transport advis­ ing us that the plans for the estab­ lishment of an Elementary Flying Training School at been completed and a layout was enclosed. We the existing shown on the divert or plan lines on the along the southwest shown on the plan. Also the buildings now within the building area would not be requir­ ed by the Department and the Coun­ ty could salvage or remove from the site these buildings. With these instructions at hand we got in touch with the county solicitor and through him purchas­ ed the property known as the Flem­ ing property which constitutes the existing airport. Your committee met a represent­ ative from the Hydro and Bell Tele­ phone with regard to the placing underground the lines as designated on the plan submitted by the De­ partment.They agreed to submit es­ timates less the digging of the trench and the filling in, which would be done by the county. All business transacted to date was authorized by the county coun­ cil at the special session. Goderich had copy of the to purchase property as were requested airport plan enclosed and to underground the pole flightway approach corner as Resolutions Are Submitted A number of resolutions submitted for approval. Prince Edward County port for one whereby "indigent patient” in the were sup- then I i asks the act be al­ tered as at present it applies to 75 per cenU of the population whose earnings are less than $2.50 per day. The same county seeks a change in the sytem of payment for gasoline used in farm tractors, so that an affadavit will suffice to have the tax refund rather than paying it as at present. Welland County asks support seeking enabling legislation to per­ mit licensing of bakeries to peddle bread outside the county in which it is produced. Repeal of compulsory pasteuriza­ tion is asked by Wentworth County. Elgin County asks endorsation of a resolution requesting the Ontario ■Legislature to amend the Ontario Adminstration of Justice Act regard­ ing the costs where a change of ven­ ue is allowed so that costs would be borne by the municipality where the crime was committed. The Township of Howick submit­ ted a motion protesting the cut of one-half mill in the provincial sub­ sidy and the reduction in road ex­ penditure in that township of $2,000 on which the 50' per cent grant will! be paid, as the gasoline tax remains at eight cents per gallon. It was re­ ferred to the legislative committee. Ervin J. Jacobs' assistant at the County Home, application for an increase of salary from $40 to $50 was sent to the executive commit­ tee. Council adjourned to meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Wednesday At Wedensday’ session of Huron County Council a motion was adopt­ ed to dispense with the annual coun­ ty council picnic this year, and de­ vote the money to the war effort. Reeves Watson and Weir spon­ sored a motion rescinding a motion carried at a special meeting of the council setting aside one-fifth of a mill for the purchase of the airport. This was carried. A communication was read from the Department of Welfare advising that all unnaturalized Italians or dependents who are receiving relief are to be immediately cut off as it is imperative that all municipalities purge ther relief rolls of sympath­ izers with His Majesty’s enemies. It was sent to the Police Committee. Patriotic Resolution Adopted In a day charged with loyalty and patriotism, the members unanimous­ ly endorsed the following resolution presented by Reeves George McNall, of Blyth and E. D. Brown, Goderich both of whom are Great War veter­ ans. "That this County Council of Hu­ ron realiz ing that freedom and everything we hold dear is threat­ ened by an enemy who admits no sanctions save those of force cruel­ ty and evil, and whose professed aim is the destruction and subjugation of the British Empire and realizing that the only effective defence of Canada is with the Allies on the battlefield of Europe, therefore pledges its w’hole-hearted support to the feredal government in every measure to speed the immediate prosecution of the war to the total limit of the nation in men, money and resources until victory is as; sured and peace and security and justice reign again on the. earth.” No Tuberculin Tests J. G. Shearer, agricultural repre­ sentative announced that the de­ partment had notified him it would be unable to make any initial tu­ berculin tests this . year in Huron owing to war conditions. Mr. Shearer advocated the organ­ ization of a county unit at the Cham­ ber of Agriculture, which would further the co-operation interests of farmers and be non-political. Dr. W. F. Gallow, on behalf of the provincial Minister of Health, asked co-operation in the eradica­ tion of ragweed, the control of which was one of the chief prevent­ ative? of hay fever from which 60,- 000 inhabitants of Ontario suffered last year. Regweed is placed on the list of noxious weeds. Reeve Trewartha of Clinton, ask­ ed that Provincial Constable Mc­ Coy address the council on Thurs­ day on what is expected of a muni­ cipal council in co-operating with the provincial police in Fifth Col­ umn activities. His wish -was ac­ ceded to in a motion brought in by Reeves Turner and Watson. Corn Borer Decreasing' R. Johnston, corn borer inspector, reported he was receiving good co­ operation from the farmers, and there was a decrease in the pest. Mr. Thompson, assistant entomolo­ gist, commended the work of Mr. Johnston, in a letter read by the clerk. Reeve Grain, in answer to a query as to the tenders for the grader purchased by the Road Commission of which he is chairman submitted the following, Sawyer-Massey, $9, 100; Adams, $8,022 and General Supply, $7,750, the latter a cater­ pillar grader, which was purchased by the county, and over which there was considerable discussion. Fruit Growers Ask Grant A deputation headed by Mrs. Sloan-Smith, president and John Sowerby, of the Huron Fruit Grow­ ers' Association addressed council briefly requesting a grant. The War­ den promised consideration. J. D. Thomas, chairman of the Plowing Match committee, told of the arrangements made to have the Provincial Plowing Match brought to Huron next year. Hugh Hill also emphasized that interest be stimulated in the young men in the local competition plow­ ing matches to avoid self-conscious­ ness in the larger match. Mrs. Albert Taylor, Goderich, re­ presenting the Home and School As­ sociation, was invited to speak on behalf of medical inspection in the schools, in which by a new regula­ tion county councils are given wid­ er powers. If adopted the entire cost to the county is $3,200 a year; about ten cents per capita, “which would be very much worth while if chil­ dren are reared without defects.” The Warden assured Mrs. Taylor the suggestion would be considered. W. J. ^Stewart, Ashfield, a former councilor for nine years, and ex­ Warden Wilmot Haake gave brief addresses. Resolutions Adopted Concurrence was given to the fol­ lowing resolutions, considered by the Legislative committee: From Prince Edward County respecting the O-A.P. hospitalization of "indig­ ent patients” as an individual who must have earning power of $2.50 a day; 'County of Elgin regarding the levying of costs in charge of venue the County of Welland regarding li­ censing of bakers outside the coun­ ty; the Township of Howick pro­ testing the cut of J mill Provincial subsidy and the reduction in road expenditure in Howick of $2,000. It was moved by Councilor Keys, seconded by Councilor Wilson, that the County take care of the winter road one mile and a quarter north of Cranbrook to the County road one mile and a quarter west and north from the village of Ethel to cemetery. The motion was refer­ red to the Good Road Committee. Thursday Dr. Alexander Moir generously of­ fered his hospital near Hensall to Huron County Council Thursday for one year, for use as a shelter for refugee children, free of rent, also his medical services gratis for the same length of time.' The offer was left in the hands of the Child­ ren’s Shelter Committee. Dr. Moir stated that he would be glad to work on a committee in choosing the personnel of the hos­ pital, and the choice of children placed there. He suggested the Children’s Welfare Departmnt would be the logical one. The institution, he said, could care for from twenty to twenty-five children. The hospital is licensed and approved to take care of fifteen patients. It is modern and free from incumbrances, and insured for $9,000. It has a modern operating room and sun room. He had never asked for a county grant as the hospital had been well endowed by friends. He suggested that four paid help­ ers would be necessary namely a good housekeeper a trained nurse, a cook and a man of all work. Help­ ers for the children would be volun­ tary workers. The staff and chil­ dren can all be accommodated in the building. Many expressions of appreciation were voiced to Dr. Moir by several members. The County Home committee was authorized to purchase 50 acres of land adjacent to the county home property at $40 an acre. Up to this time property across the highway has been rented, half of which is tillable. The price of the new pro­ perty is $2,000. The revision of the County Home bylaw was read. It had not been revised since 1907. The number of members on the County Home com­ mittee i's changed from five to three members. Another change is that inmates possessed of personal prop­ erty shall be charged $4 a week in­ stead of $1. Checking Subersive Activities In answer to the question by Reeve Trewartha, “What is being expected of a municipality regard­ ing subersive activities?” Provin­ cial Constable McCoy told the coun­ cil that it is up to everyone to re­ port such to the police. He said to keep ears and eyes open, and let the police know of any suspicion. The police are properly equipped for any emergency and he is satis­ fied with the present number. He would suggest the police in towns and villages be "on their toes” They can help the Provincial and County police a lot by doing so. eeve Trewartha commended Mr. McCoy. Constables to Return Fees All constables’ fees received by county constables are to be returned to the county treasurer. This action was authorized in an amendment to the existing bylaw adjusting con­ stables’ salaries and allowances. The agricultural committee will attend the Provincial plowing match this fall. Motions Gamble-Weir-----That the road between Howick and Wallace town­ ships be examined by the Good Roads Commission and if Perth Co. Council decides to assume their share of the road as a county road, that it be taken over under the county road system. This was re­ ferred to the good roads commis­ sion. Duncan-Turner: That a resolu­ tion of sympathy be sent to Mrs. James Bowman in the death of her husband a former reeve of Morris and warden, whose public spirited services are gratefully remembered Carried. A motion to Reeves Tuckey and Bowman that the Children’s Shelter committee be appointed a committee to aid the Dominion Go­ vernment in handling refugee chil­ dren, they to consult the warden’s committee concerning expenditures, was adopted. In honor of the King’s birthday, the session was opened with "God Save the King” and a half-holiday declared for the afternoon. Council adjourned to meet at 10 oclock Friday morning, Friday At Friday's meeting of the Huron ] County Council, Reeve Turner, of Goderich, again enquired why the good roads commission bought machinery from an American firm. There were only three tenders re­ presented in the press and he under­ stood there were four. While he had no axe to grind with the noad com­ mission, he would like the enquiry cleared up. Reeve Grain claimed he had been misquoted. The local firm did ten­ der but they had not the machinery at that time for delivery. To Build Repair Shop The county road commission was authorized to purchase hotel prop­ erty in Auburn, comprising hotel building, and stables on one acre of land for $3,000. The buildings are to be used for paint shop, storage,, and office. A repair shop will be built. As the locality is ideal for the purpose, it was considered good business to purchase it. The commission’s recommenda­ tion that the road north of Gorrie and the road north of Zurich be re­ placed on the county road system was accepted. The total estimated expenditure for 1940 by the roads commission for construction were set at $56,- 700; for machinery, $20,000; super­ intendence, $5,00'0'; maintenance, $173,600.9'3. Receipts—(Levy, 1.55 mills, $84,- 100.92; sundry receipts, $1,000; | rental subsidy, $71,000; machinery earnings less operating cost of equipment, $15,0-00. Total $173,- 600.93. Patriotic Meeting Sunday Every reeve was urged to attend a patriotic meeting to be held in Clinton town hall on Sunday, June 16 at three o’clock. The property committee was em­ powered to ask -for tenders for a steel flag pole for the court house park; and the purchase of coal was left with that committee. It was deemed inadvisable to embark on1 an expenditure to enlarge the en­ gineer’s office at this time. Repairs to the roofs of the registry office and court house will be done under the supervision of caretaker James. Grant is Declined The Huron Ratepayers and Trus­ tees’ Association represented by Bert Thompson, past president and Mrs. R. Davidson, requested a grant of $50. On the recommendation of the education committee the grant was refused after considerable de­ bate. A grant of $50 was req'tiested by Inspector Game for display of school children’s work at the C.N.E. was authorized. No action was taken on. the request for grant by Huron Friut Growers’ Association; nor $500 to the (Seaforth Collegiate for the teaching of agriculture, Salary Increase Refused Council debated for nearly an hour on the recommendation of the executive committee to raise the salary of Ervin Jacobs, assistant su­ perintendent at the county home, from $40 to $50. Motions, amend­ ments, and amendments to the amendment followed in quick suc­ cession. Finally the amendment leaving the salary at $40 was car­ ried on division of 18-11. The Children’s 'Shelter committee reported that the Children’s Aid officer has now been moved to the Shelter, where a room has been equipped for the purpose. There are at present 16 child protection cases; 27 unmarried par­ ents cases, and 58 children in care. Four children are in the Shelter, four in boarding houses, eight un­ der adoption probation, eight in the wage homes, 3 2 in free homes, one in a correction institution and the whereabouts of one are unknown. These children .are visited at least twice a year and if necessary more often. Social Service Worker Added Recently two new sections of work have been added, namely the Soldiers’ Settlement and Mainten­ ance, and Child Refugee. Due to the increased duties and supervision re­ quired, it has been found necessary to engage a social service worker to assist the superintendent. Ar­ rangements were made to give the system a trial for one year. The ex­ pense of this experiment will be paid out of money left in legacy to the society. The county will not be called upon to assume any ex­ pense this year. The assistant Mrs. Chafee, has already assumed duties, and so far the results are more than satisfactory. Reeve Trewartha declared the set up was out of date, that only two counties in Western Ontario have Children’s Shelters — some were closed, some rented. The De­ partment does not want children in shelters; it prefers them in homes. The $5,000; a year for provisions, etc. could be saved. H. L. Edward, Superintendent of the Children’s Aid Societies, named several counties which have retain­ ed the shelters. There are a num­ ber of unplaceable children who have to be sheltered, he said. Refugees New Ihoblein Mrs. Chafee, newly-appointed so­ cial worker in Children’s Aid Work, was introduced, and in a brief ad­ dress promised her most earnest co­ operation. The refugees will pre­ sent problems to be worked out, she stated. Enthusiatic support was urged by several reeves in the formation of a county unit of agriculture in the Chamber of Commerce. By a recorded vote a motion was brought in by Reeves Wilson and Passmore and passed in which the Ontario Government will be petition­ ed to have the Traffic Act amend­ ed so that any motorist who strikes any livestock, where he has a clear view of the road of at least ten rods, shall be held responsible for any damage done to said animals. iReeve Brown, of Goderich, ob­ jected. “The road is a place for traffic, not for pasture for cattle, It is preprosterous!” Reeve Grain: “Now, the farmer has to pay for both the beast and the car.” Vacations Are Granted Two weeks holidays were granted the clerk, treasurer and the care­ taker. Mr. Langdon, of the Galt Aircraft School, appeared before council with the request that they visit the school at which there are at present 40 0 in attendance. There have been two graduates from Huron, four there at present and eight boys on the waiting list from the county. Motions Webster-Redmond: That the road from division line between East and West Wawanosh be opened for mo­ tor traffic during the winter; also the road from Lucknow-Dungannon county road be opened for motor traffic two blocks east to 'St. Helens This was referred to the Good Roads commission. Redmond - Whitmore: That the Agricultural committee be delegated to support and plan organization of the Huron County unit of the Can­ adian Chamber of Commerce. Car­ ried. Warden Feagon expressed his thanks to all members for their support and one of Huron’s most historic meetings was closed with the singing of God Save the King. “Why raise your hat to the doc­ tor?” “I take off my hat to any man like him; my wife does what he tells her.” MORE VALUE mean. new CT-417 St®1- U “More Features Ck®5 COMPARE all trucks—feature for feature, price for price—and you’ll quickly discover why truck owners are so enthusiastic about Chevrolet Trucks.Look at the rugged chassis—the Valve-in-Head Special Truck Engine the comfortable cab — the full vision windows—and you’ll know what value means! And along with all these extra features, Chevrolet Trucks offer you bigger savings in gas, oil and upkeep. Come in and get the facts about all 50 Chevrolet models for 1940. And let us arrange demonstration drive, today Snell Bros. & Co., Exeter Associate Dealers2 G. Koehler. Zurich; J. E. Sprowl Lucan ................ 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