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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-11-27, Page 3THE TIMES-ADVQCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 27th, 1947 Are You Ruptured? Our Service is Different. We Sell You a Fit in Our Private Truss Room. Trusses, Belts, Supports of all kinds SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Over 15 years experience. Your drugs at ROBERTSON’S Phone 50 Exeter © Figured out in miles-per- dollar, Goodyear is the most economical tire on the road today. It’s the best the buy— by miles! We have Good­ years in your size. Come in today. Y°UR DEALER SNELL BROS. & CO. General Motors Dealers Phono ioo Exeter The Department on Highways is putting four rotary snow-plows in Western Ontario, Dr, R. II. Tay­ lor, M.P.I3., informed Huron Coun­ ty Council Wednesday afternoon. Besides these, extra large cater­ pillar plows will be available in Huron county, according to word lie had received from the depart­ ment, This heavy equipment will be moved in where the snow is heaviest, and left there provided there is a heated garage. Resolutions are good for govern­ ments, he asserted, as they give an over-all picture of the wishes of the communities. He said he was perturbed at the general trend power, people as in toward centralization of Government closest to tlie is best, said the member, county councils. Urges Full Production Dr. Taylor expressed ion that everyone in the business should produce can. If they go out of they will hurt the community. Others here for the warden’s banquet who spoke briefly to coun­ cil were: ex-wardens N. W. Tre­ wartha, R. H. Radar, R. J. Bow­ man; ex-reeves J. J. Evans, D. L. Weir, W. H. Archibald; and the officers and members of Warden Smyth’s Council of West Wawan- osh. Plan Big Bridge Program Huron County Council Wednes­ day afternoon endorsed the recom­ mendation of the Good Roads Commission that $20,000 from the $105,000 highway reserve fund be expended next year on bridges, which, with the 80 per cent grant, will permit construction of bridges to the value of $100,000. Endorsation was also given the committee’s recommendation that a supplementary appropriation by­ law for $35,000 added expenditure be passed and submitted to the Minister of Highways for approv­ al. This action was taken because the estimated expenditure was higher than provided for in the by-law, on account of the unusual­ ly heavy snow-removal costs. The committee gave assurance that as much as possible will be done to keep school bus routes open during the winter; and au­ thorized that the townline of Hul- lett and Morris from No. 4 High­ way to Walton be assumed as a county road, and the present coun­ ty road from No. 4 Highway to Walton revert to the municipal­ ities in which it is situated. May Buy Snowblowers' The council left to the discretion of the road commission the pur­ chase of snowblowers at a price of about $30,000. the opin­ producing all they business, The agricultural committee was given a grant of $100 to cover incidental expenses of transporta­ tion of plows and junior 4o the International Match this fall. Concurrence was given olution of the county of Perth re­ questing a higher price per head for cattle which react under the tuberculosis test; also to the Perth county resolution requesting the governments to provide the Ontar­ io farmer with feed grains at a price which will make it profitable to produce livestock and poultry. An expenditure of $557.76 by 'the reforestation committee since the June session was reported, of which $175 was paid to the refor­ estation law-enforcement officers. The balance was for tree plant­ ing on the Hay and Robertson properties. Will Continue Weed-Spraying W. R. McDougall, county weed inspector, reported that spraying of leafy spurge and other obnox­ ious weeds will be continued. The work had been liondicapped by shortage of labor, wet weather, and"difficulty in securing spraying materials. The shaping and seed­ ing of roadsides grass is being carried townships. » Martin Graspey and Larty, reforestation ment officers, stateci they had had the tree- Most timber men that young trees should and bushlot owners are plowmeii Plowing the res' with- orchard on in many Nelson Mc- Jaw-enforce- no trouble in enforcing cutting by-rlaw. are aware not be cut satisfied. Asks Free Huron County Council Wednes­ day morning authorized that a grant of $5,000 to the University of Western Ontario to be paid Dec. 15, 1947, as recommended by the finance committee. The committee further recom­ mended that the grant to the uni­ versity for 194 8 carry a rider stipu­ lating that needy dents fro mHuron free tuition. This The estimates will be finally settled at the ary session, council decided. J. H. Kinkead appeared Tuition but worthy stu- county be given was endorsed, in future years Janu- before council in support of a grant for the Christinas seal tuberculosis campaign which starts next Mon- day. Huron county committee asked to raise $6,500. Last yeai $9,000 was raised from which it is hoped to establish X-ray clinics. Last year 8,000 people were served at clinics in Goderich and Wing­ ham. It is hoped to set up clinics next year at Clinton, Seaforth, Exeter, I-Iensall, Blyth, Brussels, and Gorrie. In answer to an inquiry, Reeves George MacEwan of Goderich and F. Sills of Seaforth stated that their municipalities are .well pleas­ ed with the Provincial Police set­ up. “The mere establishment of prestige has created order," Reeve Sills remarked. Court House Plans Laid Over Huron County Council in session at Goderich the forepart of last week tion that the asking for the erection of the new court house be laid over until the January session, as advised by the archi­ tect, L. G. Bridgman, of London. Mr. Reynolds, the jailor, has been instructed to procure the ne­ cessary woolen blankets. Enamel pails, and prison-type toilet bowls will be purchased and installed when these goods are available. Repairs at the jail will be dealt with as soon as proper material is available. Opposes Centralization On the recommendation of the Children’s Aid Committee, the council did not concur in the reso­ lution of Haliburton county ask­ ing the government to assume 80 per cent of the cost of Children’s Aid Societies. Several reeves expressed the opinion that too much control is being given to governments be­ cause of large grants. Reeve R. Ratz of Stephen declar­ ed the Provincial Government is really taking can assume, for instance, looked after highways. Reeve B. W> Tuckey said he was in accord with the committee’s recommendation. Too much auth­ ority is being centralized in To­ ronto by counties contiually ask­ ing governments to take over new duties. “We are able to pay for our own responsibilities,” he said. endorsed the recommenda- of the iiroperty committee tenders for over more than it Huron county roads he said, are better than the provincial in our store we invite you to do your shopping . . the time when smart shoppers know they will And by all means now . . find the very best values and the best selections. It will a large display of attractive gifts for the home—gifts that are practical as well as lend beauty to the interior sur­ roundings. That’s why we have endeavoured to have be a far happier Christmas if Occasional Chairs Floor Lamps Coffee Tables Table LampsI Chesterfield Suites Mirrors©i. Bedroom Furniture End Tables© Springs & Mattresses Hassocks Eureka Vacuum Cleaners Cedar Chests© presents presents Everyone likes to give appreciated and everyone likes to select these fitted; well-rounded out stock. An Invitation FROM THE FURNITURE STORE Christmas from a well- you accept this suggestion. Phone 99 Exeter on Guaranteed Trust Certificates ISSUED for any amount.... for a term of five years . . . guaranteed both as to principal and interest .... Interest cheques mailed to reach holders on due date, dr, at holder’s option, may be al­ lowed to accumulate at compound in­ terest. An ideal investment for individuals, com­ panies; authorized by law for cemetery boards, executors and other trustees. THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION Sterling Tower, Toronto 36 Years in Business f OR iHSURAHw 20, ac- tho If you were discharged prior to February 20, 1945, your applica­ tion for Veterans Insurance must be accepted by February 20, 1948. If discharged after February 1945, the application must be cepted within three years of date of your discharge. FEATURES OF VETERANS INSURANCE Available in most eases without medi­ cal examination; costs Comparable to lowest standard rates; available in amounts from $500 to $10,000, pre­ miums payable monthly if desired; re­ establishment credit may be used to make payments. THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE Among those eligible are all veterans of World War II and in certain cases, their widows; members of the Perma­ nent Force; certain merchant seamen, Fire Fighters, Auxiliary Service Supor- visori and Special Operators; thOso in receipt of war disability pensions. Vl*72 Published unde/ the Authority of Hon. Ian A. Mackenzie, Minister of THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS better this Christmas. Ness using week Val- week and the rest of of less than date in the motivate the will de- the Fall the pupil and will succeed. It that a high on an av- during his boys I basketball teams are practi- two junior and two senior, senior girls and the senior along with the junior boys Austrian befriended a Canadian prisoner of war there, could give any Exeter information about Gleaned From Exeter District High School At a student council meeting, Monday afternoon, it was decided to send two food parcels over­ seas. One is to go to a needy fam­ ily in Britain and the other to one in Europe. These food par­ cels cost ten dollars apiece and are sent through “CARE”, Ottawa. It is hoped by the student council to send more parcels later on in the school year as finances permit. * * * * The Exeter High School teach­ ers are adopting an Austrian fam­ ily. A food parcel per month will be sent through a young doctor, who who was a Mr. Wilson organization “CARE”.«•***_ The Exeter High School students are preparing a Christmas edition of their paper, “The Inkspot”. The editor, Helen Sweet, with the co­ operation of the students and tea­ chers has collected a good sample of high school journalism. Any High School student would be glad to take your order tor a copy. It is hoped to put out a more ela­ borate magazine in the spring, somewhat in the nature of a year book giving a summary of the year’s activities with pictures of the various teams and prize win­ ners. * # * * Did you ever try to keep two hundred squirming organisms oc­ cupied for an hour? Various plans have been tried to keep as many students bus'y as possible during the noon recess. Last year we triea staggared noon hours; that is, the Junior High School ate their lunch earlier than the Senior High School. It made, the afternoons long and tiresome for the juniors. Activities other than sports prac­ tically faded out, since they were unable to compete with the phy­ sical fitness program. * * * * This yeai’ the noon hour has been shortened from two hours to an hour and a quarter. It is strict­ ly for intramural sports while inter-school activities are practised after four. Since we only have one gymnasium, it is used on alternate days by the boys and girls under the supervision of Mr. Art Camp­ bell.* * * * This is the season for basketball so it holds the spotlight. Earlier in the season, football) softball and target practise were in evidence. Four sing, The boys „ ___ ......... teams, will enter’ W.O.S.S.A. They are grouped with G.. Marys and Mitchell. Since the senior girls, who just lost out in the final W»O» S.S.A. championship game last ll'c luuivl, uxivn UJ cXpVVi>ed of them. With practise the are expected to make a wing than in the past. •it * * * Two noon hours a used by Messrs. Dixon to show educational pictures, the Lions Club projector. Last “Oil Development in Turner ley, Alberta”, was shown, and was quite good. It was from the local film library. This week we hope to have pictures from the Parlia­ ment Buildings, Toronto. at with a new * * * In several years, school, a cafeteria, and at least one additional gymnasium, the in­ adequacy of our present program will be overcome.* * ® Pupils are busy and writing tests. preparing for, These, along Vith other test results, termine our marks Tor term Such tests show how he is progressing Ihow the parent how he is doing in comparison with the class. A score sixty, at this early school year, should pupil to do bettei’ work. There is always a cause for low scores and, if a student finds that his daily programme is too crowded he should scale down out-of-school activities if he would pays cash dividends in school graduate earns, erage, $33,000 more lifetime than does a public school graduate. On a basis of four years this is over eight dollars per hour for every hour spent in school. Where can a better paying job be found?* * * «Habit has made us consider the academic part of the report the most important, but, since in the world of work, what we learn in school is only accountable for a- bout twenty-five per cent of our success, parents should study care­ fully the various personality rat­ ings on the report card. Although it is not sompulsory to participate in an activity such as Glee Club, Orchestra, Drama, Folk Dancing, etc., every parent should encour­ age his son or daughter to take part in at least one. Contact with others will help him or her to learn to get along with them, and help him to overcome inferiority complexes, ties have value. Extra-curricular activ- both cultural and social The sergeant was taking particu­ lars from a new recruit. “Are you married?” “Atty children?” “Yes, sir. Five girls and 'boys,” “Nine altogether?’* “No, sir. One at a time!” comeWatch or she trie kettle, toaster, iron, lamp, or any of the other useful electric appliances in our store Give them a “current” favorite the happy gleam first catches a glimpse into their eyes when he of the new shining elec­ heating pad, radio, razoi