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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-07-15, Page 31'55)53?! THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 15th, 1943 Raffe 3 TG‘ 19. 72, I now I of X first, asking i 5 DUBLIN WOMAN DIES IN SEAFORTH HOSPITAL 6, 1943, evening has vision, yes indeed! profound and practical He has demonstrated since he entered public before. His exhaustive and stem indictments SCHOOL TAXES TO BE CUT 9. There will be a sweeping revision of oui whole system of teal estate taxation so that the owning ana improvement of homes and farm land, which are the very foundation of our society, will not be discouraged by excessive taxation. As an initial step in that direction the Provincial Government will assume at least 50 per cent of the school taxes now charged against real estate. It is, however, to be clearly understood that this change will not affect the authority of the local school boards. 10. Our educational system will be com­ pletely revised so that every child in this Province will have an opportunity to be educated to the fall extent of their mental capacity, no mat ter where they live or what 5. Legislation will be introduced assuring the workers and employers of this Province the fairest and most advanced laws govern­ ing labor relations, following an inquiry to be undertaken immediately by a committee of at least 15 members to be known as the’ Ontario Labor Relations Committee, upon which there will be equal representation of labor, employers, and the general public. Recognizi ng at the outset the right to proper and enforceable legislation regarding collec­ tive bargaining, this committee t will ba asked to examine the laws dealing with labor relations in other countries and draft for Ontario an act which will establish that 1. We will maintain British institutions and strengthen the British partnership by every means within the constitutional power of the Government of Ontario. 2. We will at all times work in effective co-operation with the Dominion Govern­ ment and with all other governing bodies in Canada in all activities which will assist in the prosecution of the war to a successful conclusion, and in establishing a sound basis of social security, health insurance and protection in their old age for all our people. At the same time we will insist that the constitutional rights of the people of Ontario be preserved, and that the Govern­ ment of Ontario exercise full control of its own Provincial affairs. WILL TAKE OVER STOCK YARDS Stock yatds will be taken over by the Government and operated as a publicly owned enterprise so that speculation and manipulation may be stopped and fair prices assured.A conference will be Called immediately of leading farmers from the whole Province to assist in drafting effective, plans for the organization of food, production. LONG-TERM FOREST POLICY 7. Our vast forest resources, which under proper administration are capable of creat­ ing employment for hundreds of thousands of new workers, will be placed under the control of an Ontario Forest Resources Commission which will operate under long­ term policies of conservation, reforestation and soil control. Immediately after its formation it will review all existing con­ tracts and will cancel those which have disposed of great areas of forest resources without proper consideration. 8. An Ontario Housing Commission will be created to plan a great housing program throughout the whole Province for the purpose of Clearing employment in the period of readjustment and at the same time bring to an end the unsatisfactory housing conditions in many parts of Ontario. WELL-KNOWN CLERGYMAN DIES IN TORONTO 3. The farms, the factories, the mines, the forests, and personal services which con­ stitute the five major groups of employment will be supported by appropriate legislation in their efforts to increase employment at good wages. In every field of employment individual initiative will be encouraged and hard work rewarded by reducing taxes and removing bureaucratic restrictions. 4. Farming will be organized in every county under committees of outstanding farmers who will be given authority to plan production and regulate the processing and distribution of their output. Cheese boards, ereameries, milk distributors, central pro­ duce markets, and other marketing organi­ zations will be under the supervision oi out­ standing farmers in each line of production. the financial circumstances of their parents may be. Vocational training will be made a much more important part of the school work, so that children may be prepared to earn a living by practical vocational instruction. The important place of our teachers in each community will be fully recognized. 11. Steps Will be taken to assure that every child is given the greatest possible oppor­ tunity to face life with a healthy body and mind. Health measures will be established so that medical, dental and other health protection will be available to all. 12. Steps will be taken immediately to prepare plans for great public undertakings which will create employment in the period of readjustment immediately after the war. TO REVAMP HYDRO 13. The Hydro-Electric Power Commission will be removed from political control. Recognizing that the publicly owned Hydro-Electric resources of this Province belong to all our people, there will be an immediate adjustment of the rates for electric energy upon a just and equitable oasis. The service charge in rural areas will be removed. Power will be extended to farms with full recognition of the fact that food production in war is hardly less essential to our success than the military effort. 14. Plans will be made for land reclamation throughout the Province, so that all areas which 'can be brought into production will be fully developed. These plans will be drafted immediately, but the actual development of most of the areas will be deferred so that they can be placed under veterans' organizations in the period of readjustment. This will open wide oppor­ tunities for immediate employment when the war is«over and will also offer to veterans and their families the chance to settle in organized groups in areas where their eco­ nomic security can be assured. 15. Taxation will be reduced and efficiency of Government increased by the elimination of all Provincial departments and services which duplicate those of the Dominion Government and are not necessary for the purpose of preserving fundamental con­ stitutional rights. 16. An efficient and permanent civil service system will immediately be put into effect which will protect civil servants from political dismissal or interference, thus increasing administrative efficiency by giv­ ing to all civil Servants a greater sense of security and pride in their work. • • * * ............... l which denies any individual the right to defend Don’t I i It’s a pleas-; „„ __ __ i The T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Qst. CROMARTY W.M.S. KEEPS BIRTHDAY STWIBN council The Cour&R of the Township of Stephen met in the Town Rail, Crediton, on Monday, the 5th day of July 1943 at 1 p.m. All members were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted, on motion of Arthur Amy and seconded by Nelson Schenk. The following correspondence was read and disposed of; From Dr. L, G. Hagmeier asking unstated damages to his crop due to the Aux Bauble River flooding his lands. Filed. ° From the Department pf Munici­ pal Affairs giving a summary of Municipal and School Legislation passed at the recent session of The Ontario Legislature, Filed. From the Oil Controller giving permit No. 30340 to the Township of Stephen to purchase fuel oil for use in the Power Grader for qne year commencing with the 1st of August, Filed. The Clerk-Treasurer presented his semi-annual report of the Finances of the Municipality with a Budget for thq year’s quired Arthur Schenk for the penditure be 2 mills and the grant to be Police Villages be 1 dollar based on the Assessment of each Village, Moved by Herman Powe, seconded by Arthur Amy; That the Treasur­ er is hereby authorized to remit to the Treasurer of the -Township of Usborne the sum of $7,00 and the Treasurer of the Township of Bid­ dulph, $10.75, which represents, .the surplus of monies paid by these i municipalities towards the repair of I the Centralia Drain and further that and even grow wild. They have. By-law No. 581 to rebate $51.00 to large blooms and almost remind one‘the owners of lands and roads in the of peonies. The drives, and in some* Township of Stephen assessed for places, the hillsides are colored with the repair of the said drain having their whites, reds and purples. There been read three times be passed and is one thing the people do well' and signed by the Reeve and Clerk and that is gardening, Their flower gar-1 the Seal of the Corporation attached dens are marvelous and they are thereto. Carried. nothing like they were in peace time, • Moved by Thomas Love, seconded However, I would sooner have the by Nelson Schenk: That the Treas- flowers and trees of Exeter, Ontario, urer, II. K. Eilber, be authorized to , transact business with the Exeter ! Branch of The Bank of Montreal ac- ; cording to forms submitted for that purpose, Carried. 1 Moved by Thomas Love, seconded by Herman Powe: That Sim Ireland . be awarded the contract to crush and haul 2500 yards of gravel more or less from William Moodie’s Pit in the Township of Usborne on in the Township of Stephen ! Concessions 1 to 10 inclusive, ’ 19 4 2 tender of 78c a cu. yard. psalm ; ried. The LETTER BOX SEWAGE DISPOSAL WAN REING SWDIED AT CLINTON Excerpts from letters written by Captain Bruce Medd, now stationed in Scotland, to his Mrs. W. iG. Medd, parents,Mr. and June SundayThis is another "Special". It is raining steadily and we are sitting around talking since supper. This week I had a trip and a climb. Half a day on a little steamer through lovely country and one day had to climb a 750 foot hill, Didn’t know what it was to feel you couldn't go a step further, for that’s what it’s like when you are going up the steep spots. Came back in a yacht. A ketch it was with two masts and four .sails. Had a good wind so we bowled along at a fine speed, Some of the officer's didn’t like it so well and were seasick, I have received a parcel from the Exeter District Wartime Committee and want to thank them for it. They put up an attractive ana veryjseful .parcel, Got the Advocate”. In fact mail in two weeks. CLINTON —- Correspondence iative to, the installation of a sep­ tic tank disposal sewage system for this municipality was consider­ ed by the Town Council at its regu­ lar meeting, The correspondence included letters from the Ontario. Department of Health and from of­ ficials in Huron and Bruce towns where a similar system to that pro­ posed here is already in operation. It was thought by the council and M. O. H. Dr. Shaw that -the matter should be taken up at the earliest opportunity when conditions prevailing have improved. The wedding wae solemnized at St. Mary’s Anglican 'Church, Brins­ ley, when Rev. R, B. Skinner, of Atwood, united in marriage Eliza­ beth Isabel Morgan, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, John Morgan, of Ailsa Craig, to William James Wright, only son of John Wright and the late Mrs. Wright, of Ailsa Craig, ' The dress floral, length Talisman Wright, sister of the groom, the bride's only attendant, wore a street-length frock of rose crepe and a corsage bouquet of Johanna Hill roses. Joseph Morgan, brother of the bride, was the best man, Following the wedding, a recep­ tion was held at the home of the bride’s parents for the immediate relatives. After a short honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs, Wright will reside on the groom’s farm at West McGil­ livray. bride jvore a strdeHength of turquoise bine crepe, a headdress with shoulder veil and corsage bouquet of roses, Miss Margaret, was and "Exeter Times- . that’s the only expenditure as re- by law. It was moved by Amy, seconded by Nelson and carried that the tax rate 19 43 General Ross and Jan- Mrs. and and NEWS OF VARNA Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Marks, and Carolyn, of Toronto; 'Mr, Mrs. Will Francis and daughter ice, of Detroit, spent the week-end with Mrs. Mark’s mother, Connell and brothers, Mr. Harold Connell, and Mr. Roy Connell, of Tuckersmith, and 'Mrs. Gramer, of Goderich, spent the week-end with Mrs, Connell and Mr. and Mrs, Will ter, of Hullett, were also visitors. Mrs. Connell is nursing Mrs. Ed­ ward Grigg, of Goderich Twp., for a. few weeks. Geo. Mrs. Mrs. Mr. also Geo. Car- * June 11, 1943. I’m afraid I’m going to be busy this week and so I’m writing tonight. It is amazing that it really doesn’t get dark completely here and with our two is still talking said he in the , land. The bloom. hours ahead of the sun it light at midnight. I was with an Englishman who had played golf all night very farthest north of Scot- rhododendrons are in full They are flowering shrubs grow wild. A successful and deeply interes­ ting 40th anniversary of the W7o- men’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church of Cromarty was celebrated on Wednesday after­ noon, July 7, in the church and was conducted by Mrs. Thomas Scott, W. A. MacWilliam. After the singing selection, the 91st Psalm by Mrs. A. Robertson, th e Sr., president and Mrs. , I Municipal Ex­ on the dollar made to the mill on the roads frojp at his Car- a was read a charter ‘ an ad member at whose home the meeting was held. The Glad ings prayer was repeated in son. Mrs. James Scott, the first presi- ‘ sideroads to the 10th concession, dent in 1903, welcomed the many j Tenders to be received by next Coun- guests and Miss M. Currie, first vice-president, read a Clerk was instructed to have inserted in the local paper . .....o for tenders to haul 1500 Tid- yards of gravel more or less from the uni- 1 western boundary eastward as far as I the 14th concession including all the ‘ cil meeting. brief , Moved by Thomas Love, seconded sketch of the organization and its by Arthur Amy: That Pay Sheet work prepared by Mrs. James 7 amounting to $657.22 and the Scott who is now an honorary; followin; president of the Stratford Pres-' Grand byterial. IS. Mrs. John A. Norris, of Winni­ peg was the first treasurer and greetings were received from her. Mrs. James Hill, the treasurer for several decades, gave the financial review. A. short memorial was conducted by Mrs. W. A. MacWilliam and Mrs. James Hill for the departed members. The memorial hymn "Still on the Homeward Journey”, was sung. A much appreciated address was given by Mrs. W. A. MacWilliam. The four charter members were presented with bouquets of roses and *a large bouquet was presented to the president, Mrs. Thomas Scott. A solo was sung by Mrs, B. Mac­ Donald, The many greetings from former members were read by the secretary, Mrs. Kenneth MacKel- lar, The closing hymn was followed by the National Anthem and pray­ er by Mrs. S. A, Miller, the first secretary. A happy social hour was spent after meeting when friends met from Kippen, Brucefield, Sea­ forth, Mitchell, Toronto, and Moose Jaw. .A dainty lunch was served by members of the Women’s Mission­ ary Society. M'rs. Janies Fulton, in a few well-chosen words her appreciation for the to the meeting and on the ex-members present, tended a vote of thanks for the happy time spent together. ,g orders* be passed: P. V. Bend, rebate dog tax, $2.00; No. 7 Stephen, loan, 3 00.00; Tp. Usborne, rebate Centralia 7.00; TrqaS. Tp. Biddulph, Centralia drain, 10.75; Treas. S. Treas. drain, rebate Tp. Stephen,, rebate Centralia dram, 51.00; Hilton Ford, fowl and lamb destroyed by dogs, 23.00; Isaac Bes-f terd Jr, valuer's fees, 1.50; Exeter Times-Advocate, printing, 120.98; Isaac Besterd Jr., equalizing union schools, 30.00; R. J. Lovell Co., collector’s roll, 5.13; Municipal World, supplies, 1.27; Vernon Schatz Relief-Tyler, 12.00; Wm. H. Roesz- ler, hauling gravel, 2.00; Rev, L. H. Turner, re Vansteenkist, 4.00. Car­ ried. The Council adjourned to meet again in the Town Hall, Crediton, on Tuesday evening, the 3rd of August 1943 at S p.m. Herbert K. Eilber, Tp. Clerk. expressed invitation behalf of she ex* Mrs. Mary Carpenter, of Dublin, died at Seaforth Memorial Hospital on Saturday, following a lingering illness. She was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James O'Connor, of Hibbert Township, and spent practically all her life in this district. She was married twice, her first husband, Michael Hickey, /lied about 42 years ago, Later she mar­ ried Walter., Carpenter, who died about 30 years ago. She was a mem­ ber of St. Patrick’s Church, Dublin. She is survived by three sons, Michael Hickey, Lethbridge, Alta., Timothy Hickey, Windsor, and Walter Carpenter, Dublin; also one daughter, Mrs. J. Ganter, Niagara Falls, Ont., and two brothers, Daniel O'Connor, Hibbert Township, Arthur O'Connor, Detroit, and one sister, Mrs, John Kranskopf, Dublin. The funeral was held at rick's Church,. Dublin, on morning. Women Are Needed for the Army Lt« FL C. Fetterly, officer charge of No, 1 Mobile Recruiting Unit, will be in Exeter every Monday morning and Friday afternoon with headquarters nt Geo, Wright’s gen­ eral store. He is interested in giv­ ing information to anyone interested in Women’s Army Corps (C.W.A.CJ, ages 18 to 45 who have at least their entrance and have no depen­ dents, Pay is good, swell uniforms are issued and the gill’s camp at Kitchener is second to none )n the Dominion of Canada. After camp they have an excellent chance of going overseas or being employed by the army graphei', transport ous other is allowed, r '* ‘ on account of this being a branch of the army. The mobile unit also recruits for the Veteran’s Guard of Canada, that is veterans of the last war not over 55 years of age. General enlistment age is 18 to 45 years and boys in their 17th year who have their en- trance to trade school. This is an excellent opportunity for a young man not only to improve his ©flwr tion, learn a trade at the govern­ ment’s expense, and also receive a wonderful training physically and otherwise with uniform and every­ thing found. Remember, boys, yon cannot be sent overseas until age Roy, Dr. Walter Millson, well known United- Church minis­ ter, died in Toronto hospital Thurs­ day, July s, For several years he has served as superannuation sup­ ply for Northminster United Church, Oshawa. Mr. Millson served for 14 years as field secretary for the depart­ ment of evangelism and social ser­ vice, United Church He held charges in Welcome and Oshawa, in Saskatoon. He js here in Canada as a stent­ book-keeper, dietician, or car driver and numer- trades for which extra pay Promotion is also rapid his widow and two sons, Ray Mill- a new I son, Oshawa, and Douglas Millson, Chatham. Deceased was born in the Granton district. Of Canada. Kingsville, Ont., and survived by CROMARTY Mr. Sorsdal jg spending a few days leave at home with ' his wife and children, Mrs. McDougall, of Harrington, spent the week-end with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Ivy Allen, of Brant-' ford, together with Corporal Mulli­ gan. wife and son, Kervin, visited, with Mrs, Quapce on Sunday last, Bowel Complaints of During the het summer and early fall months most children, and, especially those teething, are subject to diarrhoea, dysentery, colic, cholera infantum and other bowel com­ plaints. Every mother should keep a bottle of Dr, Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry in the home as a pro­ tection against sudden attacks pf these troubles. 'Don’t experiment with new and untried remedies. Consider your child’s health. Get “Dr. Fowler’s” It has been successfully used by thousands of Canadian mothers dur­ ing the past 94 years it lias been on the market. Don’t accept a substitute. Get the genuine “Dr. Fowler’s.” George Drew as I know him By George W. James Editor Canadian Statesman Bowmanville, Ontario DUBLIN—John 'Meagher had the misfortune to fall off a load of hay, receiving injuries to his hip and arm, requiring several stitches. "Well, I’ll be going now. trouble to see me to the door. "No trouble at all. ure." JAN July 3rd, an all day organization meeting of Progressive Conservative Party candidates and officials from all over the Province, held at the Royal York Hotel, listened with rising enthusiasm to a highly constructive and inspiring address from the Provincial Leader, George Drew. Mr. Drew presented a series of pledges to the people of the Province—each one of which was unanimously applauded. The pledges, twenty-two in number, constitute the platform upon which the Progressive Conservative Party enters the general election. It was that programme which the Leader announced to the public in his radio address last Thursday night. Mr. Drew said: ‘ The programme which the Progressive Conserva­ tive Party in Ontario undertakes to put into effect is based upon the conviction that under a strong govern­ ment the vast resources and producing capacity of this Province can assure employment and good wages for all who will work and security for those who find themselves unable to work because of sickness, unemployment, physical disability or old age. It is based upon the belief that the spiritual and material welfare of our people, now and in the future, can be best assured .under British democratic institutions - and within the British partnership. The Progressive Conservative Party undertakes to put the following programme into effect in the Province of Ontario. basis of justice, co-operation and respon­ sibility which is so necessary for the welfare and security of all our people. 6. The mining industry will be assisted in every way possible and placed under the direction of a Minister with practical knowledge of mining, The tax burden will be lightened and there will be a more equitable distribution of the tax between the different taxing bodies. A larger share of the taxes will go to the Provincial and Municipal treasuries. All restrictive mea­ sures which deny prospectors and others the inducement to find and develop new mining properties will be repealed and every encouragement will be given to geologists and prospectors to discover new mineral areas. Every practical measure pos­ sible will be adopted to expand this great basic industry so that it may offer the widest opportunities for employment when our armed forces are demobilized. 17. All legislation wlU oe repeated his person and property before the courts, OLD AGE PENSIONS 18. There will be an immediate increase in mothers' allowances and old-age pensions in keeping with the increased cost of living. There will be an immediate repeal of the shameful provision that old people who have a home of their own, which they have established by their savings throughout long years, must dispose of that home before they will be granted the very limited allow­ ances which they are entitled to receive. In future the old people Who have played their part so well in making this great Province what it is today must not be forced to mortgage their homes before they can receive their small pensions. 19. Adequate supplies at reasonable prices of fuel, milk and other basic necessities will be assured by effective organization and administrative control. Representatives of labor, veteran organizations, and the con­ suming public Will be appointed to all boards dealing with these matters. 20. Men and women who have served in the armed forces will be assured priority in the public service and protection in their employment. 21. During the war those who are in mili­ tary service will be given legal protection against the economic consequences of their service. In all cases where the ability of those in military service and their depen- aents to meet their financial obligations have been materially reduced by such service, effective legal protection will be given against seizure of property for arrears of taxes, forfeiture of instalment contracts, cancellation of life insurance policies up to $10,000, judgments or other legal proceedings for debts incurred before entering military service, and other embar­ rassing financial obligations. These pro­ visions, however, will be subject to the express condition that those able to pay will not be permitted to evade their obliga­ tions by this device, and that just protection will be assured to creditors under simple and effective procedure before the court. This does not provide Jet cancellation of obligations, but merely deferment with justice to all concerned. SOCIAL SECURITY PLAN 22. A rehabilitation and social security committee will be appointed immediately with instructions to draft plans which will assure social security for all our people, and also provide tor the rehabilitation and employment of the members of our armed forces and munition workers after the war. • An Ontario provincial election is to be held on August the fourth. A duty now falls upon the weekly press. That is to make known to readers and resident voters the issues involved. More than that, and equally important—as local editors are aware—-the hardy, hard working, clear thinking, war con­ scious farm people of Ontario want to know something about those who lead the parties soon to seek their support. Issues and controversy, as the campaign heightens, will be dealt with in the press in due course. The time is now opportune to say some­ thing, without political bias, about qualities of leadership. Personal history is a fair test of prospective performance. Let us then introduce George A. Drew, leader . of the Progressive Conservative Party of the Province of Ontario. His political opponents have sought to picture George Drew as a person aloof and visionary. Those of us who have come to know George as man to man, can deny that. He ’ ' ‘, Vision of character, that ever life, and searchings ..... .........— T------- have won the inarticulate resnect of those presently, in power. For he has forced corrective results. Often they have sought to disparage and intimidate him. His complete fear­ lessness and devotion to truth have completely disarmed all opponents who dare meet him upon legitimate and proper grounds. George Drew is first and foremost a Canadian, yet deep and strong and true for the British connection. He is 49 years of age. His grand­ father was a member of Canada's first parliament after Confederation. George was an officer in the Guelph Battery at 20 years of age. enlisted at war’s outbreak in 1914, was severely wounded in 1916, spent many months in military hospitals. George Drew, entered public life in his native city, Guelph, as an aiderman and at 29 became mayor of that city. His administrative experience began early and has con­ tinued through to his present posi­ tion as member ol the Provincial Parliament and leader rf the Opposition. But he,has gone fat beyond that. Holding the view that public life demands the widest possible knowledge, George Drew has travelled throughout Canada, has established world contacts and personally touted the British Isles during the present war, seeing, seeking and obtaining vital informa* lion affecting Cahadanndtheiuture. Outstanding is the fact that while overseas he made partieulatly exhaustive enquiry into agriculture and intensive production. No other public man in Canada has enquired so deeply into, this vital question. Public officials and Canadian farmers should be deeply indebted for the writings and speeches of George Drew, since his return from Britain, touching the present and future of Canadian agriculture. He has acquired both the "grass-roots” and world view bit Canada's) greatest, yet most neglected In* dtistry. There is pleasure indeed iff tolling something of this man whose life course has shaped steadily toward statesmanship. VOTE AUGUST Pubiithbd »y Proareiitvo Cotnervallvo Party °l Ontario St. Pat- Monday .Mistress (hearing crash chen) : "More dishes, Mary?” Mary: "No, ma’am, less.