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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-11-22, Page 3* THE TIMF.S-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 22nd, 19-15 The Quality Tea ■cat An r ■MUinun MM M JK, ' '4 ' 4l A New County Court House To be Erected The November session of Huron County Council opened at Goderich on Tuesday afternoon of last week. In a brief address Warden Alex. {Alexander spoke of the end of the world conflict and reminded there was still much to do to peace. ♦ He spoke with pride of cess of the Ninth Victory Huron county, the quota for which had been well exceeded. He urged that a cordial welcome be extended to the servicemen and women re­ turning 'to their homes, and hoped every effort would be put forth to assist them in rehabilitating them­ selves in civil life. The health nursing scheme' in­ augurated in August is a success, and the new county librarian is filling the position satisfactorily, he declared. The warden closed his address by asking for harmony and co­ operation during the season, invited the members to the annual warden’s banquet on Thursday might. Surplus Estimated at $4,300 An estimated surplus of approxi­ mately $4,300, after the purchase of $25,000 in Victory bonds, was reported in the general fund . by county treasurer A. H. Erskine. The estimated total receipts at the end of 'the year were reported as $217,961.01; disbursements $213,- 655. “The county highways account will break even after the purchase of $20,000 in Victory Bonds,” Mr. Erskine continued. “The County Home committee will be within their estimates. Provision has been made for the purchase of lands reforestation purposes 'to the tent of $2,500, which was not eluded in the estimates. Secured Inmates’ Funds “Considerable progress was made this year in securing funds belong- inmates of the County _____ he continued. “Five new estates have been set up in the trust fund, involving approximately $10,000. The administration of jus­ tice costs have increased, due largely to jury trials for increased criminal cases.” The receipts in the Hpron County Home account totalled $26,455.97 at Oct. 31; the bank balance $780.16. Plowmen’s Delegation Heard A delegation of the executive the Huron Plowmen’s Association was present, headed by J. A. roll, president, who briefly dressed the council. He said farmers had increased their ciency 100 per cent, during war. Despite the restrictions, consumption of meat, butter has advance. Sixty plowing matches in Ontario this year, he ing that great attention establish the suc- Loan in and for ex- in- ing to Home," Lf yl M Hp ? milk. is of Car- ad- that effi- the the and held — urg- should be paid to mechanization in farming. Young farmers want to see what is new. As the Ontario Plowing Match is to be held in Huron, he felt it was a matter for the county to decide which site is most desir­ able.“Enthusiasm is evident. You can expect the board to put their best into this victory match,” he con­ cluded, Gordon McGavin, president of the Huron County Plowmen's As­ sociation, also spoke briefly. It was announced that the Goder­ ich Board of Trade entertained at a banquet in the lecture hall of Knox Church Wednesday night, when E. C. Drury, former Ontario Premier, spoke on “Reforestation.” Correspondence Read Clerk N. W. Miller read the fol­ lowing correspondence, which was referred to various committees: — A resolution from the county of Middlesex asking concurrence in a petition to the Department of Game and Fisheries • to amend the Game and Fisheries Act to permit counties, to pay a bounty on foxes. Concurrence is asked by the county of Elgin in a resolution rec­ ommending the Government of On­ tario to take immediate steps t.O investigate and amend the act which provides for the registration of births So that all births Will be registered in the municipality in were said, which the parents reside at the time of such birth. The county of Simcoe asked ap­ proval of a resolution that the pro­ vincial Government be approached with a view to having a welfare unit set up in Simcoe county to co­ ordinate public welfare services at a county level, The county of Waterloo in a resolution seeks con­ currence in a petition to the De­ partment of Munitions and Supply to obtain priority of, and have de­ livered by the fall of 19 45, a suffi­ cient supply of chestnut anthracite coal from the American Govern­ ment so that the production of poultry products can be kept at the 1944 level in 1946. The Department of Game and Fisheries acknowledged a resolu­ tions regarding an open season for deer, and advised it will be given consideration when it is being de­ clared for the various areas in this district, A resolution from the county of Wellington ’suggests that the De­ partment of Highways give con­ sideration to a plan of pooling all available equipment Within an area or district whether it is controlled by the department, the county or suburban commission, or by other municipalities or road authorities, so that all such equipment may be made available for necessary work in the proper sequence on any or all roads, within such area or dis­ trict, at uniform cost and under one specialized directing and super­ vising staff. Another resolution is from the county of Norfolk opposing meat rationing and the present system of marketing livestock. A letter from the Department of Education explained a plan to en­ courage physical fitness and recrea- ational programs and giving in de­ tail the amount of the provincial grants provided. The county of Prince Edward submitted ' ~ dorsation simplified farmers. Huron County Council last Wed­ nesday afternoon endorsed the re­ commendation of the property com­ mittee that steps be taken to pro­ ceed with the erection of a n,ew court house and that L. Bridgman, of London, be engaged as the archi­ tect. The motion adopting the re­ port was carried on a division of 27-1. After some discussion, a motion by Reeves Attridge and Baker that the location of the proposed new court house be bn the present site, was referred to the property com­ mittee for consideration. Plans submitted by Mr. Bridg­ man were discussed. Two showed a remodelling of the present build­ ing, making three storeys, at an estimated cost of $155,000. An­ other showed a remodelling and an addition of two wings at $175,000. The fourth was for an entirely new building at $275,000. Suggest Cells in Building Plans secured at a session in 1941 gave the estimated cost of refur­ nishing the court room alone • was between $12,0’00 or $14,000. The county is paying rent for some of the offices and it was the general oponion that these should be housed in one building with a central heating plant. Reeve Bow­ man stated that % of a mill on the tax rate for three years would pay for the new building. Reeve Tuckey passed on a sug­ gestion that the jail property might be used’ for the new building, which could include a block of cells. Some reeves favored this idea, and the discussion ended by referring the location to the property commit- tee. Plane Plant Seeks Airport Mr. McGill, secretary-treasurer of Cub Aircraft Corporation, of Hamilton, addressed the council re­ garding leasing land and buildings at ,Sky Harbor airport. His com­ pany manufacturers aeroplanes and seaplanes anj the site Would be ideal for his business owing ' vicinity of the lake. Flying would be welcomed and his pany would assist them in way possible. The proposition won the approv- a resolution asking en- of a request for more income tax returns for | al of Warden Alexander, who thought it would he a fine thin# for the coupty. "There is no use let- ting the land become a pasture.” he added, Communications from the Depart­ ment of Transport, the Department of National Defence for Air, and the War Assets Corporation had been received regarding the disposition of S-ky Harbor airport, but no def­ inite statement has, as yet been re­ ceived as to when this property will be turned over to the county, Want Airport for Match Warden Alexander stated at Wednesday morning session council that the executive of Ontario Plowmen’s. Association decided that the Port Albert port would be an ideal location for the International Plowing Match to be held in Huron county next year. He pointed out that the buildings would be available for : exhibits of machinery, and for ] other purposes. It was felt the site 'would be a drawing card. Some ’stubble land adjoining would have to be secured. No definite answer has been given by the Department of National De­ fence for Air to the association’s request for the use of the airport, and the warden’s suggestion that the county support them by send­ ing a telegram from the council to the department was approved. The council endorsed the motion of Reeves R. J. Bowman and B. W. Tuckey that the council recom­ mend to the 19 46 council that $2,0'00 be given to the 'Ontario Plowmen’s Association to assist them with the plowing match. The warden’s committee report­ ed an expenditure of $26,449.50 from the war effort fund, leaving a balance of $5,180.5 0. The school "Victory Loan contest was sponsor­ ed and financed at a cost of ap­ proximately $6 0, The committee authorized the sale of $30,000 of the second Vic­ tory Loan, to be re-invested in the Ninth Victory Loan, at a premium of $4.75 pei’ hundred, making a net profit of $1,425. Bounty Pelts Destroyed A report of the Ontario Munici­pal convention was given by Reeves Hugh. Berry, of Usborne, and Brown' Smyth, of West Wawanosh. Dif­ ference of opinion, they reported, was shown on the present registra­ tion of births, and approval of a bounty ruling on the bounty for foxes. It was pointed out during .a dis­ cussion on the latter that the pelts have to be turned in and destroyed in order to be eligible for the bounty.Reeve Brown &myth asked who is responsible 4f livestock is shot by deer-hunters. It was the opinion that the latter should be. It was pointed out that there is no restric­ tion as to type of firearms used for deer-hunting. "I think after this season there will be no deer left,” Reeve Smyth declared.. Reeve G-. Fi’ayne, Ashfield, was of the opinion that if the county assumes responsibility for deer­ hunting it should do the same for the loss of livestock. RUB OUT THAT the had air- WITH an tMMMKXM Librarian Heard libraraian, the Huron I •Mrs. Eckmier, county was introduced. She said County Library Association is the youngest of ten in the province; one of the first to appoint a trained librarian, and the first to open an office. There are at present 1,825 books in circulation. Reeve R. J. Bowman, county re­ presentative on the association, commended Mrs. Eckmier for her work. She is a graduate of McGill University and fully qualified for the duties. J. H. Kinkead and R. 0. Staples .gave informative address to Huron County Council on Thursday on their work as public school inspec­ tors for North and South Huron re­ spectively. Mr. 'Kinkead said the enrolment in the North Huron inspectorate had increased 105 over last, year, and is now 2,15 0. There are 101 classrooms, an fnrrease.of one. Suc­ cessful candidates at the high school entrance examinations were 191; of these 145 entered > high schools. Eighty per cent, of the teachers three years ago had first class certificates; now there are 62 and 32 with second class certifi­ cates, while six have permits. The average salary a year ago was j $1,180, and at present it is $1,292. to the Clubs i com- every Overcrowding in classrooms is a problem in the urban sections. Dur­ ing last year, Blyth, reopened a room after it had been closed for seven years. The county is not now asked for anything in a monetary way for schools. The effect of gov­ ernment trend to new schools and better buildings. Better lightin_ will have to receive greater consid­ eration. More Interest in Subjects There is increased interest, speaker Continued, in shop grants is shown in the :g provision f Had Another Bad Night? Couldn’t You Get Any Rest ? To those who toss* night after night, oh sleepless beds. To those who sleep in a kind ot a Way, blit whose rest is broken by bad dreams and nightmare. To those who wake up in the morning as tired as when they went to bed, we offer in Milburn’s Health and Nerve Pills a tonic remedy io help soothe and strengthen the nerves. When this is done there should be no more fostless nights due to bad dreams, and nightmares, w * Price 50c a box* 65 pills, at all drug counters. Look for otir registered trade mark a “Red Heart” on the package^ TiiO T. Milburn Co.* Limited, Toronto, Ont, the . _ __ , _ and home economics classes, not only in the ' high schools, but in public Schools. Pupils are interested in business courses also, There is a trend toward science, as evidenced by the large enrolment in this department at the Universi­ ties. Aeronautics and engineering course are appealing to young men. Many other boys, he predicted, will point their courses toward the On­ tario Agricultural College, The operation of school buses provides an opportunity for stu­ dents in rural districts to get to high schools, which lie considered one of the finest things the county has, He warned against the estab­ lishment of high school districts, and suggested they be well studied before anything is done, ’Township school “ . _ ‘ worth, and others are likely to bo formed, lie expressed appreciation of the areas have proved their work of married women teachers. "We would have had to close some schools had it not boon for them. They have done excel­ lently." Mr. Kinkead closed by paying a glowing tribute to the late Dr. V. K. Greer, in whose death the province had suffered a great loss. School needed in Goderich R. O. Staples said there was enrolment of 2,697 in the south Huron inspectorate. The teaching staff had been increased by two, He also spoke of the need for more accommodation, particularly in Goderich where the need -of a new school is evident. Out of 286 entrance class candi­ dates, 251 passed. Twenty are not attending secondary schools —- a very great improvement, and due to the transportation provided, he remarked. Eighty-three children have withdrawn from elementary education, but the importance of education is , gradually becoming- more and more recognized in the inspectorate. Seventy-five teachers have first class certificates, and three have permits. There has been less loss of good teachers to the cities. The average salary in rural sections is ’$1,330, and in graded schools in the towns and villages it is $1,28 2. Mr. Staples praised the work of the county school nurses, and of the County Library Association. 73 Under Supervision The Children’s Aid Society report- . ed that 900 visits were made during the year; 60 0 office interviews. Twenty-four children were admitted to care, and 23 were discharged, leaving 73 now under supervision. Twelve adoptions were completed, and several more are pending. Six wards have served in the armed forces. Appreciation of the care and training being given children under the care of foster parents, was ex­ pressed; and also to those who opened their homes to British child guests during the war years who have now returned to their homes excepting one who has the consent of her parents to finish her educa­ tion here. Eleven protection desertion, aration ’of truancy. There were 12 new cases of unmarried parents’ work. Five children have xbeen ' made wards. Ninety-three investigations were made ill dependents of servicemen work. Thirteen families of service­ men are reporting periodically to the Dependents’ Allowance Board. Adopt Recommendations The Agricultural Committee’s re­ port recommendations were adopted as follows: That the committee sponsor an educational campaign to control and endeavour to eradicate the Warble fly, with the Federa­ tion of Agriculture performing the organization work; that the County Council again request the Depart­ ment of Agriculture for a tuber­ culin test for cattle in this county. There were two swine clubs and three calf clubs in tlie county this year, with a total enrolment of 88 members; 43 members were enrolled in garden brigades, and judging teams were sent to Guelph. Sixty- four men from Western Canaaa assisted on Huron County Farms. The Junior Extension account showed a balance of $770.39. Con­ currence was given as recommend­ ed, to the resolutions from Prince Edward County re a more simpli­ fied income taxe return for farm­ ers; from Waterloo County seeking a sufficient supply of anthracite coal for the production of poultry products. No action was taken on resolutions regarding meat ration- ling or the bounty for foxes. Speaks on Conservation Professor M. F. Morwick of Guelph, introduced by Bain Stew­ art, agricultural representative, ad­ dressed the council on ‘‘Soil Con­ servation.” Surveys of soil had been made in 23 counties of the province; that of Huron is not completed. Gullies are big problems but they can be controlled. There is a large sand plain in Hay Township, grey, raw subsoil on the hills indi­ cates the top soil is washed off. “We have come to time when we must have an equilibrium. Sooner or later people will have to make plans to better some regions,’’ he declared. Land for reforestation to be purchased should be that which can be bought the cheapest. Slides showing various conditions of Were shown by the speaker. Nurses Report Miss Mildred Haberer and Jean Falconer, county school ses, gave reports of the Work have started, concentrating on . _ ils of grade 1 throughout the coun­ ty. The health and hospital commit­ tee reported the resignation of Miss Gardener, supervisor of nursOs, who had organized the tom here. Miss Mildred Habeter Miss Jean Falconer had shied ried on alone very eapably, It post to the present time $840 furniture and supplies. Urges M.O.H. For County V. D, ’F&IcoiWr, Reeve of Clinton and chairman of the committee, said he felt it would M good policy for the county to engage a full-time medical officer of health. The reforestation and conserva­ tion committee reported: “At the October meeting, it was decided to purchase a farm in COI- borne township from George Fea- gan consisting of 127 acres, also a farm in Ash field township owned by Harvey Maize and consisting of 50 acres and 25 acres in the town­ ship of Hay owned by Bertram Klopp, The Feagan farm has al­ ready been purchased and the deed is now registered in the name of the County of Huron. We recom­ mend that a by-law be drawn up and passed at this session of the county council to cover the purchase of these farms at a total cost of $2,500. We have authorized the chairman of this committee and the chair­ man of the agriculture committee to investigate the property owned by the Canada "Company and lying in the southern portion of the county. We have authorized them to obtain an option with power to pur­ chase if this land can be procured at a price not exceeding $5,00 per acre.” The committee recommended that T, R. Patterson, county engineer, be requested to sit in with the con­ servation and reforestation com­ mittee as he is vitally interested in reforestation, particularly as it per­ tains to the planting of windbreaks along the county highways: that the council again petition the Ont­ ario Department of Agriculture and the soils branch of the O.A.C. re­ questing them to complete the soil survey in the county at an early date: that this county council auth­ orize a grant of $25.00 for a refor­ estation demonstration and contest, at the forthcoming provincial plow­ ing match. The report was endorsed. Guests Attend Several former councillors, mem­ bers of Parliament and former war­ dens were present, and were invited to speak. They were: Dr. R. H. Tay­ lor, M.P.P., L. E. Cardiff, M.P., John Hanna, M.P.P., Ex-Wardens N. W. Trewartha, Clinton; R. E. Turner, Goderich; George Arm­ strong, Hay township; Fred Wat­ son, Stanley township; Ex-reeves Roland Grain, Turnberry, S. H. Witmore, McKillop, and Harry Sturdy, president of the Federation of Agriculture. Will Erect Huron Court House on Present Site The Huron County Council paid a visit to the jail property at the noon as a court meet afternoon session the recommenda­ tion, of the property committee that it he erected on the present location was endorsed. hour on Friday to inspect it possible site for the new house. Evidently it did not with approval, for at the new or re-opened child cases, one more than last divorce, non-support, sep- parents, delinquency and and soil •Miss niir- they 1)U p* school sys- and car- lias for BILL HASKETT Phone 18 LISTEN: TUESDAY EVENINGS to Goodyear’s “Parade of Song” • Four-way fraction for greater grip. • Compression tread for longer wear. © Skid-resisting tread design for greater safety. • Tough, resilient Supertwist cord body for longer life. • High tensile steel beads for extra strength. • Goodyear quality, skill and experience for long, trouble­ free mileage. You get them all tn Goodyear's new synthetic tire. If you are eligible ... see us for new tires. Exeter, Ontario Reeve W. J. Baker, Goderich, asked that consideration be given to the inclusion of a public rest room in the new building. He thought the' town would co-operate with any extra expense incurred. Clerk N. W. Miller announced that early elections would be held in the townships of Ashfield, Col- borne, Goderich, Hullett, Morris, East and West Wawanosh, and in Blyth, Hensail, Goderich and Wing- Grey, Howick, Turnberry and ham. A motion was introduced asking that a by-law be prepared author­ izing the county to pay a bounty of $4 on foxes from April to October, inclusive. After some discussion it was referred to the January ses­ sion for further consideration. (Continued on page 6) The Want Ads are your depart­ ment.— (Jse them. 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