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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-11-21, Page 6THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATETITURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1010 APPLES FRESH FROM CANADA'S WORLD FAMOUS ORCHARDS These big, rosy apples are ripe and delicious — good eating either fresh or cooked! Order a generous quantity from your fruit , market TO-DAY. Marketing Service DOMINION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OTTAWA Honourable James G. Gardiner, Minister TfaufJte GOOD AND GOOD FOR YOU Huron County Council As the debenture debt of Huron County will be cleared off this year, Warden George Feagen told the County Council at the opening ses sion on Tuesday afternoon of last week that it could be fittingly marked if arrangements were made to celebrate the centennial of the founding of Huron County which occurs in 1941. He asked that a committee be appointed to consider arrangements for the historic occasion. The Warden called this yeai’ a strenuous one. The Warden’s com mittee had had the largest amount •of work in years owing to the es tablishment of the two airports in the County. An expenditure of $21,000 had been made for patriotic purposes, which will be increased when ac counts for telephone installation and other expenses are received to approximately $25,000, The road committee has been hin dered in its work owing to the wet w’eather. iA shed for the shelter of machinery had been built at Aub urn. Fifty acres of land had been purchased by the County Home committee and all buildings paint ed. regarding the disfran- of reliefees met with ap- adjourned to meet at 10 recommended at the afternoon's session of Council held in Oddfel- May Discontinue Shelter consideration of the Child- The Warden asked •of the discontinuation ren’s Shelter as there is only one child at present there as he felt the expense undei’ the circum stances was not warranted. He commended the 'work done by the Social Service worker, Mrs. Chafee. By her appointment the grant from the Department was increased from $100 to $500. The present set-up of the policing of the county is highly satisfactory and commended by Provincial Con stable iCook, the Warden stated. He also asked that consideration be given to the International Plowing Match. He announced that a Public Speaking contest will be held before the council by the Junior Extension Department conducted by J. G- Shearer, Agricultural Representa tive. The work of the treasurer, A. H. Erskine, had been greatly increas ed owing to the collection of the taxes for Nationab-Defence, but the extra work had 'been undertaken capably and cheerfully. The Junior [Farmers’ Club won first in the Holstein class and sec ond, third and fourth for swine. The Warden thought it impor tant that a county unit of the Fed eration of Agriculture should be appointed. The farmers are not get ting a fair deal, and he thought they could not expect to hold their place with organized industry un less they were fully organized as a unit. little have Placing them, and homes is more des- is coming and is in Pub]ic Libraries’ Statements sion Fund receipts of $1,286.08; ex penditures, $1,133.75; Huron Coun ty grant, receipts, $1,056.50, bal ance, $736.37. A motion of regret was adopted in the absence through illness of Reeve Gamble of Howick, to -whom a letter will be sent. Reeve Bowman's objection to a resolution chisement proval. Council a.m. Wednesday. That Huron County Children’s Shelter be closed on December 31, 1940, was Wednesday the County low’s Hall. There is at present only one child in the shelter and sixty children under the supervision of the Child ren’s Aid .Society. Five extra war guests are in the home here, and there are 15 0 homes listed for overseas boys and girls which been approved. ■Owing to the engagement social service worker the gr had been raised. To a question put by Reeve Scott as to why the Children’s Aid in Huron was listed under Class “C”, Reeve N. W. Trewartha said there were various reasons. It is being ad vocated that Shelters should be closed. Wb°n the guest children come out it is not wished that they go to shelters all children in irable. “The closing the hands of the Association,” said Mr. Trewartha, who is chairman of the Children’s Shelter committee. “The amount of coal and other ex penses for the maintenance of one child is great. The closing will mean a saving of $4,000. Possibly next year we may be stepped up to •Class “B” and in another year be Class “A”. “What happens when children have to be suddenly taken away from theii’ homes?” a reeve asked. Mr. Trewartha: “At present we have far more homes offered than we have children to place. We have applications for five baby girls and. more applications are expected. Mrs. M. Chafee is finding places so that if the emergency arises, homes will be ready ” It was pointed out that the cost of boarding the children in homes is materially less than that of the ehelter. The salary of the social service worker is being paid this year, and up to June of next, out of Children’s Aid Society Trust Funds. Mrs. D. E. Campbell, of I.O.D.E., and chairman of the Empire Ser vice Club which is being operated in MacKay Hall, appeared before Council to ask for a donation to wards the purchase of a refrigera tor, valued at $135. ars in the -chartered banks of Can ada. A loan will likely be launched and a very large one next fall. If people cannot see their way clear to loan to the money in the a conscription the war.” government their banks, “you will see of wealth to carry on Centemiial Committee Named The Warden's Committee was ap pointed to receive suggestions for the proper . celebration of the Cen tennial of {lie County, and to bring in a report at the January session. The Agricultural committee re commended that tree-planting be a part of the celebration. A survey of the county will be made for first class seed grain. Reeve Wilson declared the grain grown this year in most cases was of poor quality, and the idea of the survey is to find out who has quantity of last year’s Plowing' Ma tell Il for seed. Plans who was aReeve R. Redmond delegate to the International Plow ing Match in Elgin County, was asked to give his report. “It is unfortunate that more of the Council could not be present,” he said, “particularly as the Plow ing Match will be staged in Huron County in 1942. It requires a great deal of land, much organiza tion and Huron County Council will hove to cooperate with the Agricul tural Committee 100 per cent. Pro curing of land will be one prob lem. Sixty-six teams were operat ed on one field and a large number of tractors on another. A lack of sideshows was notable. The march past of the R.C.A.F. cadets at St. Thomas was a fine feature of the program, the salute being taken by Premier M. F, Hepburn.” Corn Borer Increasing That there is an increase of the corn borer in Huron County was re ported by the Corn Borer Inspector Ross, who said with so much wet weather, it is hard to combat. The (Airport 'Committee reported that the Bell Telephone Company’s account for work at Sky Harbor was $290; Hydro, $1,471 less sal aries and recommended that $75 rent for the half-year be paid to June. Financial. Statements Presented The financial statements present ed by County Treasurer A. TI. Ers kine showed an estimated surplus in the year of $4,000. “The county, therefore, will end the year out of debt, and with a good surplus,” Mr. Erskine stated. “As far as I can learn, from the records available, this is the first time in the 100 years since incor poration that the county has been out of debt,” he continued. “We, therefore, enter our second century debt-free and well able to meet our obligations as they present them selves, i vices at ter able fort.” “Most well within The main excepion is the County Home. They will exceed the esti mate from two to three thousand dollars. ‘This is mainly -due to the purchase of the farm, the comple tion of the Shorthorn herd and new stabling. These items will increase the capital assets, and will not feet the final outcome.” maintaining essential ser- a high standard and bet- i to increase our war e.f- of the committees were the estimates allotted. Statement is Applauded af- the ap- The Public Libraries’ statements were: Brussels, receipts, $789.35, balance, $117.42; Exeter, $1,163.09; Varna, Science $23.32; $2.94; anee, 16 cents. J. C. Shearer, agricultural repre sentative, submitted financial state ments showing in the Junior Exten- $132.29, 'balance, $5.0'8; Hill, $273.25, balance, 'Auburn, $141.07, balance, Dungannon, $177.60, bal- Another Bad Night Could Get No Rest To th« thousands who toss, night after night, on sleepless beds and to whose eyes slumber will not come. To those who sleep in a kind of way, but whose rest is broken by bad dreams and nightmaree. To thofi'e who wake up in the morning as tired as on going to bed, we offer in Milburn’s Health and Nerve Pills a remedy to help soothe and calm the nerves and bring them back to a perfect condition, and when this is done there should bo no inore sleepless nights due to shat tered nerves. The T. Milburn Ltd., Toronto, Oni. ♦ Praises Club Work Reeve McNail, veteran of the last war commended the ladies. He favored showing the same hospital ity as the British did for the ex peditionary forces in the last con flict. Reeve Scott thought there should be an admisson fee. The beverage rooms are not supported without a price. Mrs. Campbell said the rooms will be open from 4 to 11 o’clock each day; all entertainment would be provided free. “The boys are enthusiastic about the idea of having a Christmas tree and wish to decorate it,” Mrs. Campbell stated. The Warden’s Committee will buy the refrigerator. As Mr. Erskine sat down, council chamber was filled with plause in appreciation of the splen did financing accomplished. The general account showed re ceipts of $13'5,8'97.63 for the per iod from January 1st to October 31st; expenditures. $132,887.46; balance, $3,010.17. Estimated receipts for the bal ance of the year were placed at $138,980.00; surplus, $4,155.48. The bank balance in county high ways is $4,410.-35, provincial high ways surplus, $382.49, receipts for ■County Home, $13,1418.8.9; bank balance, $230.95. Complains Sabbath Violated pointed out that never before have the farmers had to contend with such weather conditions. He felt some allowance should be made as in some ; only by weather Sundays. ‘Farmers are not the only who offend,” he concluded, Deputy Reeve E. D. Brown, erich, thought the farmers made no mistake in saving crops under the exceptional circum stances, but he could see no reason at the moment why cheese factories should operate on Bunday. Reeve McNail thought the res ponsibility rested with the munici palities. He did not think it was the council’s duty to interfere in any man’s work. Reeve Grain told of the state ment of a clergyman to his congre gation in his district that “this is a good day to save your harvest, but do it reverently.” Reeve B. Rathwell of Goderich Township, said it was, necessary sometimes to run a cheese factory in order to save the cream. Reeve Turner of Goderich felt there would 'be a tendency that the non-observance may become wide- open. He did not blame the farmers this year under war conditions. Reeve P. Passmore suggested beet crops would not hurt to be left, 'till Monday. “The Sabbath should be observed. A man gains nothing working on Bunday. Some of the reeves in the south ern portion of the county declared it was mostly foreigners who don’t observe iSunday. In one instance a man had been “fired” for refus ing to work on Sunday; 'that trac tors were worked. Finally the council went on re cord unanimously “that the County Council on the enjoins same.” The Reeves iR. B. Hetherington, of Wing ham, and R. Redmond of West Wa- wanosh. Roy Patterson, county engineer, at the conclusion of his report to the county council on Thursday morning stated: “In addressing the jury at 'the close of the recent manslaughter trial the presiding judge said that the Crown may indict some official or officials of the county in con nection with the situation, cept, as county engineer, sponsibility in the matter anyone connected with the should be imprisoned over the situ ation, it is I. I have never driven ovei’ the location in question after dark, but hundreds of others have done so, and if the alleged death .trap existed, and if my negligence was so apparent as to warrant in dictment. it is remarkable that no one reported it.” Engineer Patter son disagreed strongly with some of the opinions expressed 'by the presiding judge at the manslaughter trial. The reference had to do with the court trial of Lome Jardine, ac quitted on Tuesday, both of man slaughter and dangerous driving arising out of an accident on a county bridge in which two young girls had lost their lives and in which evidence was given that the bridge was faulty and in a state of disrepair. As far as the county is concerner, apparently it is not the intention of the parties to put in the claim.” Mr. (Patterson added. “They have not entered action in the time vided for in the statutes.” instances -crops were saved taking which advantage of good had occurred on ones God- had their of Huron looks favorably observance of Sunday all good citizens to do and the mo'tion was sponsored by I ac- ull re- and if county pro who that airport estimated at $2,000. As the duties of the committee end on December 31st, it was rec ommended that cil will arrange gram for 1941. 374,27 remains propria tion. next year’s coun- the patriotic pro- lA balance of $4,- of this year’s ap- Storm of Protest , The committees’ recommendation that no action be taken on the Navy League’s request for a grant, brought forth a storm of protest. Reeve Ratz expressed the opinion that the Navy League seemed far distant. He felt the grant would be better sent to areas stricken by the war. Reeve Whitmore—“We must not lose sight of the fact that the only thing between us and Hitler is the British Navy.” Reeve iMcNail—“It would be dif ficult to transport troops without the navy. Sailors are taking the brunt.” A motion by Reeves E. D. Brown and iS. H. Whitmore that $250 be donated to the Navy League was carried unanimously. ■Concurrence was given to the re solution from the County of Wel lington that vouchers for transpor tation be issued automatically to the men serving in His Majesty’s forces, to enable them to reach their homes. in a claim for $40 0 with the lease of police committee in con- certain advised Applications are Received Applications for the position of County Home inspector, made vac ant by the death of the late George Elliott, of Clinton, were received from William H. Lobb, Clinton; H. ■M. Hanley, Clinton; J, M. Eckert, McKillop; and Warden George Fea gan, 'Goderich township. These were referred to the County Home committee. On the advice of the solicitor, no action will be taken on a letter from Elmer D. .Bell, Wingham, on behalf of a client, Stewart E. Rob ertson, nection land. The that a report is being received from each county policeman. Two weeks’ holidays were give, subject to the approval of Provincial Constable Cook. Ammunition is being sup plied to constables. No action will be taken on the recommendation of the grand jury to have the prisoner’s box and chair, and the court room renovat ed; nor that a witness room be provided where the lavatories now are. The Crown Attorney’s office will be redecorated and a filing cabinet installed, as recommended by the property committee. 'Council concurred with the reso lution of the County of Northum berland that the cost of transpor tation of pupils to high schools be not levied on county councils; and that any cost by local taxation shall be levied and paid for by the ‘school sections. Council adjourned to meet at m. Friday. 10 a. i George C. Feagan Named Inspector at County Home George C. Feagan, warden at the con- council on made by a the whole “that Favor Wealth Conscription After some discussion the recom mendation of the Legislative Com mittee to endorse a resolution ask ing legislation to permit conscrip tion of wealth, was carried. ’•Some members expressed the opinion that it Would create a com munistic “one gigantic bureau cratic organization running the country.” .Some favored filing it. Reeve J. H. iScott predicted that a conscription of wealth will be seen. There are five billion dol- A letter from Rev. James An thony, retired nited Church clergy man, complaining of " encroach ments made on the Lord’s Day.” He stated that some farmers drew in their grain on Bunday and in some quarters in the province cheesemaking operations are being carried on Sunday, also hunting. “What I am protesting against is not only the violation of the sanc tity of the Sabbath but the spirit that looks upon such violation with out protest,” the letter said. “This is not a light matter, for with the •departure all that is No nation secularized writer would like council to “stif fen the backs of our law officers under your jurisdiction and to urge our peope to remember that we have the Highest (Authority for Sab bath observance. Only as we obey His laws may we look for the best things in life.” Bad Weather an Excuse Asks Copy of Reports District Engineer Fellows, was present, told the council he could not criticize the Bench, but he would like tht department to have a copy of the report, which he might take up with it. Operations on the roads were handicapped by so much wet weath er, but all the roads were sprayed with chemicals this year. Mr. Pat terson reported, and there is a marked reduction in roadside weeds. By object lessons in weed destruction, property owners may be induced to consider weed control more seriously. Roads have been stabilized with clay, and this prac tice should be extended so that all maintenance gravel placed will be provided with a binder so that it will become quickly consolidated. Patriotic Outlays Explained of the Sabbath goes valued by the best folk, has prospered that has the .Sabbath Day.” The A discussion of some length fol lowed the reading of the letter. Reeve J. H. Scott, of Seaforth A report of the Warden’s com mittee gave an accounting of the half-mill appropriation for patriotic purposes authorized last January which amounted to $27,000. The cost of the site for Sky Harbor Air port now used as an Elementary Flying .School, with ditching for wires was $9,417.66; donation to the Red Cross Society, $10,000; three patriotic rallies sponsored by the county council , the drumhead service at Seaforth and the opening of the airport, $746.14. Investiga tion of homes for guest children by H. J. Edwards and Mrs. M. Chafee. $117.9'3; Frigidaire for the I.O.D.E. at the Empire Service Club, God erich, $135; the refrigerator to be come the property of the county, when the I.O.D.E. cease to enter tain the forces; rent of airport ac cumulative up to the time chase amounting to $75. phone and hydro accounts of pur- T Cle at the of Huron county, was appointed inspec tor of the County .'Home eluding session of the Friday morning. The appointment was ballot in committee of council after an amendment all applicattions for the position of County Home inspector be consid ered and appointments be made by ballot.” The other applicants were B. M. Francis-, Exeter; H. M. Han ley, 'Clinton; W. H. Loob, 'Clinton; and J. M. Eckert, McKillop. Mr Feagan secured 1'8 votes over all. The amendment introduced by Deputy-Reeve E. D. Brown, was to a motion brought in by Reeves Mc Nail and Duncan that Mr. Feagan be appointed. Since the death of George Elliott, Mr. Feagan has been acting as inspector without pay, it was pointed out. Reeve N. iR. Dorrance of Mc Killop thought it' inadvisable to ap point a member of the present council. In his opinion a three- member committee could run the Home, and Reeve Watson of Stanley agreed with him. Reeve IR. J. Bowman of Brussels a member of the County Home com mittee for four years, favored the appointment of an inspector and a five-man committee, which would meet quarterly and instruct the in spector. He did not agree that the County Home committee should be appointed the same as the county roads committee, "which only the fellow with the nicest smile can get on,” he added amidst laughter. Opportunities for Younger Men ■He felt that an opportunity should be given the younger fellows to get an insight into the working bf the County Home. Reeve Shaddick, Hensail, expressed the same view. Reeve *B. W. Tuckey of Exeter: “I am in favor of the consideration of all applications as the only demo cratic way.” An amendment to the amendment "that we do not make the appoint ment until Jnauary,” was introduc ed and lost on a division of 25 to 3; and a by-law appointing Mr. Feagan was passed. CHANGE. Decide now to moneycan THIS YEAR epjoy the cleaner, better home heat ing that’s making thousands say: coal* is the greatest heating value I 1 ■1 1IJ 1 e coal Livestock Is Discussed w.C. ALLISON Phone 40w r 'I 1 BC8 Listen to “The Shadow”—CFRB, Tues., 8.30 p.m., CKCO, Tues., 9.00 p.m., CFRC, Thurs., 8.00 p.m. Reeve N. W. Trewartha, Clinton, launched a lengthy debate on the livestock at the 'County Home. There is some discussion, he said, in parts of the county regarding the herd. Suggestions have been made tnat these should include real good milch cows and that the old people should have a larger amount of milk than is given to them.. He wondered if it would be possible to keep a few dairy herds along with the other. Members of the County Home Committee spoke highly of the con duct of the Home. Chairman Shad dick announced that one of the best cows had died and Reeve J. H. Scott said that when he recently ! visited the farm he had never seen a finer lot of Leghorns than the 150 hens there. “In fact the eggs were so good, one of the hens ate one while we were there.” He agreed with Mr. Dorrance that there were too many hogs there. H. T. Edwards, superintendent of the Children’s Aid swer to a question 'Scott, explained the viding for children from the shelter. ' in qualified which there i$ a superibr type of man and woman. There is no dif ficulty in finding these at present. Asked by Reeve D. L. Weir, How ick, what would be the best thing to do with the house which is own ed by the county, Mr. Edwards re plied that the question would have to be discussed with the Children’s (Aid ISociety as they owned the furni ture. The house is an ordinary residence, never divided into dor mitories. As there is a scarcity of houses in this locality, Reeve Turner, Goder ich, thought it might be used. m no ta^OCCO JUST OLD CHUM imwK»<B«aun MRS. THOMAS RYAN Society, in an- by Reeve J. H. s method of pro- i when removed They are placed boarding homes in Reports on Work Mrs’. M. Chafee briefly addressed the council on some phases of her work, “the secret of the success of which is understanding.” She warn ed that the delinquency problem might entail a great deal more work, with fathers away serving in the armed forces. to and on safety first. children taking part in speaking contests will be of the council at dinn'er next the the Teaching' Safety First Reeves Whitmore and Passmore sponsored a motion instructing Traffic Officer Norman Lever give instructions to teachers pupils The public guests year. A motion by Reeves Grain and Turner to extend sympathy to ex Warden J. M. Eckert, McKillop, in a serious accident suffered recently was carried. Warden Feagan thanked the coun cil and officials for their harmony and cooperation, and the 19 40 coun cil session was closed with the na tional anthem, and three cheers and a tiger for the Warden. FREE TRANSPORTATION BILL IS INTRODUCED OTTAWA—A bill, which would amend the Railway Act to provide that officers and men of the mili tary, aii’ and naval forces in Can ada. when in uniform be carried free on Canadian Railways was in troduced in the commons on Nov. 15th by T. L. Church (Cons. Toron to-Broadview), and given first read ing. Ir I Mrs. Thomas Ryan died at her residence, lot 33 B.B., Stephen town ship, after an illness of eight months. Her maiden name was Margaret Johnston. iShe was in her 4i5th year and had resided in .Ste phen township for the past l'S years. She is' survived by hei’ husband, three sons, Hugh, Thomas and Nor man; three sisters, Mrs. N. A. Sin clair. Milton; Mrs. Thomas Kenny. Anten Mills; Mrs. George McGinnis, Elmvale two half-sisters. Mrs. John Warriner, Stratford; 'Gertrude of 'California and a half-brother, Jo seph Johnston of Elmvale. Tbe funeral took place from the resi dence with requiem high mass in Our Lady of Mount Carmel church. Interment took place ‘in Mount Car mel cemetery. ELLIOTT—LAMONT At the United Church manse, Varna, Tuesday, Nov. 12th, Rev. J. F. .Peters officiated at the marriage of Margaret E., only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lamont, and Mr. Mervin Elliott, all of Zurich. The bride was gowned in blue crepe, matching accessories and corsage of pink rosebuds. Miss Sally Manson of Hensail, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Mr. Hilton Laing. Exeter, groomsman. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride’s parents. After an ex tended wedding trip to points south -Mr. and Mrs. Elliott will reside in Stanley Township. Centralia Red Cross The Centralia War Service unit, held their election of officers on Tuesday, November 5th, 1940. A. summary of the year’s work was. given by the secretary and is as. follows: 2'77 pairs socks; 20 pairs, wristlets; 19 sweaters, 2 scarves,. 4 knee caps, 10 pairs mitts, 1 pair gloves, 1 helmet, 2 Balaclava caps, 27 abdominal binders, 5 4 slings, 40 hundkerchiefs, 24 towels, 4 pairs pyjamas, 19 quilts, 8 blankets, 2 baby blankets, 1 adult dress, 1 boy’s shirt, 4 boys’ suits, 5 bonnets, 6 nighties, 5 baby’s dresses, 2 pairs rompers, 1 pair baby’s socks, 30 baby’s napkins, 4 sun suits, 1 pair bloomers, 2 child’s slips, 14 pairs child’s socks, 1 child’s waist, 7 children’s skirts, 8 children’s slips, 9 children’s nightgowns, 19 child ren’s dresses, 4 pairs panties, 2 girls’ sweaters, 3 wash cloths, 5 handkerchiefs, 41 articles of cloth ing not specified. The knitting convener wishes to thank her committee and everyone who worked so faithfully during the year and would like to give special mention to Mrs. John Slea- mon, Mrs. W. R, Elliott and Mrs. Harry Mills-who have done the most knitting during the year. Mrs. Wm. Skelton, Sec. “I beg your pardon,’ ma’am,” said' the newly-arrived Irish maid to the officer’s wife, “but is it colonel or major I should he calling the cap tain?” DEAD AND DISABLED ANIMALS REMOVED PROMPTLY Phone Collect: Seaforth 15; Exeter 235; Lucan 12 DARLING & CO. OF CANADA LTD. J