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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-01-28, Page 2i PAGE TWO THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, January 28, 1937 •J. 4 The. Wingham Advance-Times Published at WINGHAM - ONTARIO Every Thursday Morning by The Advance-Times Publishing Co. Subscription Rate — One Year $2.0Q Six months, $1.0Q. in advance, To U. S. A,, $2.50 per year. Foreign rate, $3.00 per year. Advertising rates on application. ELECTRIC POWER During the past year we have read •and heard many statements regarding the possibility of a power shortage .in Ontario. Ever since the Hepburn Y Government cancelled the Quebec power contracts, the Conservatives have beqa talking of a shortage of power or a possible shortage. The Government maintains that there is no shortage, ample power being av­ ailable. Premier Hepburn, just previous to his departure for Arizona, stated that the Hydro engineers had assured him that np shortage exists, but, he said, 1 will have a commission inquire into the matter if I am not satisfied. Meaning, we presume, if the Oppo­ sition continue to talk power short­ age. These conflicting statements from men who should know are very con­ fusing to the public but we believe such will be the case so long as our Hydro matters are mixed up with pol­ itics. Hydro has served Ontario well and will no doubt continue to do so but there will always be a fight for political advantage so long as it is administered as at present The municipalities who are vitally interested in Hydro have no repre­ sentative on the board and we are of the opinion they should. This political bantering over Hydro matters is not doing this wonderful public-owned industry any good. It should be divorced from politics and put into the hands of a commission composed of high calibre business­ men. ;f; ^? ^? 4? EXPENDTURES FOR DEFENSE A few years ago most people gave little thought to the amount of mon­ ey that was spent for national de­ fense. The most of us thought, no * matter what the amount was, it was too much, as we were basking in a peaceful atmosphere. Two or three years ago Canada spent about $14,- 600,006 in this way and this is much less than some other years, This year the Minister, Hon. Ian MacKenzie, is asking for $35,000,000 and there .are many who feel that much more should be spent wisely in a defense plan. Canada does not require large ex­ penditures for t defense in ordinary times but these are not ordinary times. The world appears to be sit­ ting on top of a war-bomb. There are 50% more men under arms in the world, to-day than the year prior to the Great War. Europe is. an arm­ ed camp and preparing in a greater manner each day. The British Empire is not looking for trouble, in fact she is trying with all her diplomatic powers to avoid war but the aggressive policy of other European countries has forced her to make plans for defense such as it was hoped would never again be neces­ sary. It is these conditions that make the ..authorities conscious that some de- fens© plans are required and the pub­ lic realize that the expenditures ‘ are being forced on us by conditions out­ side our continent, CHICKEN THIEVES The Middlesex County have petitioned the Federal ment for a change in the Code as it concerns penalties for chicken theft. It appears a chicken thief is liable to a maximum of two years in jail, while the penalty for breaking and entering can be as high as seven years. The farmer is one class of citizen who should be given the utmost in protection, With present-day fast transportation, he may return home after a two-hour visit and find that his orchard, chicken house, granary, has been entered -and in that short time the thieves may be well over 100 miles away. The fact that we have in this coun­ try mostly honest people is the main reason that our farmers do not suffer more from loss by theft, The farm­ er with his property out in the open, so to speak, has to depend on the honesty of the public for the safety of his>products. If any tightening of the criminal code will give him great­ er protection, the change should be made, > The present day thief is well aw’are that he can make a quick get-away and be miles away from the place of the crime in very little time. This factor makes it difficult for the pol­ ice and it is a wonder that they as successful as they have been der these circumstances. ?i? & * * Four students at Canton, N.Y.*, living on two dollars a week. This will make many a parents who has lads or lassies at college wonder. Sj? # * & The $85,000,000 bond issue of the Dominion Government will retire the last but one of tax-free Victory bonds issued during the war. There should not be any more sued, S|? 5ft- Congratulations Van Dusen on bis election as War­ den for Bruce County. Mr. Van Dus­ en is the editor of the Tara Leader. ❖ * S’? i Premier Leon Blum of France, and Anthony Eden of Great Britain, are struggling to keep the Spanish war from degenerating into a general European conflict. Too bad some other countries would not take this attitude more seriously. * sj: sjt Wentworth County Council has de­ cided to provide a salary of $525 for their .Warden. About the only thing the Warden of most counties gets is a small compensation and plenty of criticism. * Canada will not have a Ministry of Sports. We doubt if conditions in amateur sports would be any better if the Government were up in it.■*> Council Go ver n- Criminal for s>x in \ haven4.a Gatronox i j feel hxe ^ht’S Cerent P^on, acid'tX’ , try W prove IV GS Gasttonox Listen in daily to your family advisor CKNX at 12.15 A.M. are un- are tax free bonds is- * * to Reeve C. Roy to be .mixed * the terrible at the county of last a cau- was elected warden for 1937 opening session of Huron council on Tuesday afternoon week. Mr, Eckert was chosen, in cus of the nine Liberal members. The new warden was escorted to the chair and introduced by last year’s war­ den, Robert Bowman, Judge T. M. Costello administered the oath of of­ fice and also the oath of allegiance to the new sovereign, King Ghorge VI, to fourteen reeves who had not taken it previously. *T hope, with your co-operation,” ^said the new Warden, “I shall merit the confidence you have given me to­ day, When I came herein 1931 the county was $200,000 ih debt and to­ day we nave something like $6,000 overdraft. Clouds of depression are- being dispensed and I can visualize our citizens content and happy if we pay as we go.” ‘We are paying interest on $62,000 four months a year, amounting to $1,191 average for 16 years.” Mr, Eckert urged that the rate be not lowered this year -nor next and so effect an additional saving for the improvement of roads. Rev. D, J. Lane,, B.A., offered tire prayers. The following- were named as a striking committee: Reeves W. R. Archibald, G. R, Westcott, W, Haake, ans, W. IL Archibald. Warden’s Committee—R. J. Bow­ man, W. Haake, L. E, Cardiff, W. J. Stewart, R. Turner. 1 Good Roads — George Reagan, C. Mawhinney, L, E. Cardiff. 1936 Deficit $6,040 County rJ 3 easurer A, H. Erskine in submitting his report said that in the final analysis of revenue and expendi­ tures, with all accounts payable and accounts receivable taken into con­ sideration, the operating .deficit for th? year is $6,040, No charge has been made to the county in 1936 and they have $2,300 in the bank at the end of the year, The total receipts in the general account for 1936 were $270,141,46 and an overdraft Jan. 1, 1936 of $3,925.82. Receipts in the county highway account were $211,- 050.05. The balance in the bank Dec. 31st is $142.15, Of the $50,000 notes unpaid the 1936 subsidy, plus the gas tax rebate and the balance in the bank will take care of all but approx­ imately $1700, The provincial high­ ways account show ed receipts of $72,- 957.03, and balance of $18.10. * Reeve Peter W. Scott Reported for • Criminal Audit Board Reeve Peter W. Scott,.chairman of the Criminal Audit Board, in report­ ing to council, said the increase of over $5,000 in the administration of justice was due to. the -unusual num­ ber* of criminal cases. He thought there should be continuity of policy in making appointments to the Crim­ inal Audit Board. “I feel that I am better qualified to carry on because of the experience I have had as a member of council and the board.” He said there was much unnecessary expense incurred and said in relation to a lady killed in an automobile accident at Wing­ ham in which there was no suspicion of foul play, but purely accidental. However, the investigation at the in­ quest cost the county $200. Mr. Scott said he thought the county officials did not use common sense. Reeve Scott said he had found out that the county had little to say about the appointment of county constables. “If we pay the piper I think we should call for fifty per cent of the tune.” His -experience with county con­ stables had been that many of them, while not dishonest, lacked education. He criticized the practice of laying two or more charges against one man saying that the crown attorney charg­ ed $10 for each charge. The increas­ ed cost of the administration of jus­ tice was also due in part to this prac­ tice, and referred to existing friction ................ a.......I between the highway and provincial police, There is no doufyt there js lank of pa-operation/' he said. Reeye Bowrhan said that only 28 of the 75 county constables on the list were active in 1936 and that they were paid $3,045.51, He was not so sure that the policy advocated of reeves recommending county con­ stables was a good one. It was decided on motion of Reeves’ .Cardiffland McNall that High Con­ stable McCoy should meet this county council in a committee of the whole for the purpose of appointing county constables in this county at four o’clock Thursday afternoon by appointment, Motions E. Cardiff-R, E. Turner-—That clerk to read the finance all associations receiving that they be dealt with as committee, of the whole I we ask the report of grants and read by a council, and that 1937 grants be ad­ justed and passed only on reports received.—Executive. Peter W, Scott-W. D, Saunders— That the federal government be pe­ titioned to, give further consideration to the injustices apparent in the Far­ mers’ Creditors' Act and that a reso­ lution tq this effect be drawn up.— Legislative. Dayidson-Graln—That Wm. Hend­ erson of the Township of Morris be, re-appointed a trustee to the Wing­ ham High School Board for a term of three years. ' Davidson-J. H. Scott — That, a grant of $800 each be paid this year to the Alexandra Hospital, Goderich, the Wingham General Hospital, the Scoft Memorial, . Seaforth, and the Clinton Public Hospital.—Executive. Cardiff-Haake—That the warden and clerk be authorized to sign and submit to the minister of public high­ ways the petition of the’ county of Huron, Showing that there was ex­ pended during the year 1936 the sura of $102,715.50 on the county road sys­ tem and requesting the statutory grants thereon, as provided by the Highways Improvement Act. Teachers’ Salaries Increase For the first time in three years the average salary paid to.rural school teachers shows an increase this year. Rural boards are now paying an av­ erage of $622 in this district as com­ pared with $614 last year, according to information given to the Huron County Council at the Wednesday af­ ternoon session by E. C. Beacom, In­ spector Huron. It is in two teachers will be absorbed and, that ev­ en a shortage may be evident. Only 12 teachers are receiving the mini­ mum of $500 this year as compared with 23 last year. Mr. Beacom said he hoped to put on a musical festival in the spring in Clinton to be competed in by rural and Urban schools. Considerable discussion on conser­ vation and reforestation took place. Ian McLeod, Agricluturdl Represent­ ative, described the meeting of . the Central Conservation Committee at- tended by himself and ex-Warden Bowman in London, at which repre­ sentation from each county was ask­ ed for. ’ This committee also asked co-op­ eration in conserving water which could be done by reforestation, The planting of trees was .advocated on hillsides and ravines and serve as a protection to buildings and homes from winds. Trees, on the roadsides should be spared and large areas un­ suitable for agriculture should be re» ported to the department, All waste land along banks of rivers and ravines should be planted, and thus conserva­ tion of water and prevention of eros­ ion could be brought about. Reeves Bowman, Archibald, Saund­ ers and Cardiff also spoke on the subject, A committee appointing Ian McLeod,-Agricultural Representative, the chairman of the Advisory Council and Rpeve Bowman, were appointed as representatives on the Central Committee on Conservation. Canon Appleyard addressed coun­ cil on the teachers’ course at West­ ern University, on the senate of which he represents Huron County, He ad­ vised' that the department is asking for a more extensive study of the teaching of the English language in the course. Melvin Tyndale, of Colborne town-’ ship, addressed the council on the sub­ ject of feeder cattle being infected with shipping fever coming from the Western stock yards. A recommendation was endorsed asking the Agricultural Advisory Council- to use all possible efforts to have all feeder cattle coming from Western stock yards property ’ inoc- culated for the prevention of‘ the dis- HIS RHEUMATISM LEFT HIM Sufferer Follows Good Advice— and Takes Kruschen The writer of the following letter had a bad attack of rheumatism, and was advised to take Kruschen. He did so, and describes his experiences in the followings words:— “About two years ago I developed a severe attack of rheumatism in my left shoulder blade, I tried all sorts of remedies, but with no results, euntit one day my brother-in-law, on hear­ ing of my suffering, exclaimed, ‘There is only one thing for rheumatism! That is,— Kruschen Salts!’ I decid­ ed to purchase a bottle, and for the first week took a teaspoonful' in a glass of hot water each morning.,The pain gradually disappeared and has , now gone entirely. I am still taking my early mqrnjng dose, as I feel con­ vinced that it is helping to keep me fit,”—J.G.B. Rheumatic conditions are frequently the result, of an excess of uric acid in the body. Two of the ingredients of Kruschen Salts are notable for their work in, dissolving uric acid, Other ingredients, of these Salts assist Na­ ture to expel the dissolved uric acid . from the system. ease. . x County Home Report J. M. Govenlock, Inspector of the' Counyt Home, presented the follow­ ing report for the year ending Dec. 31st, 1936. . ' .1, Number of inmates admitted since opening of the House, 788; Inmates Wv (Continued on Page Four) of Public Schools in West George McNall, W. J. Bry- Communications the Deputy Minister of the Mr. Beacom’S opinion with­ years the present surplus of * ❖ * When one reads of flood conditions in the States it makes one more satisfied that we are resi­ dents of Huron County. We in Wing­ ham get excited when the water rises and floods rampage is hope none experience floods now taking place in the States. si? # si? * Canadian exports made a gain of 25.6% for the last nine months of 1936. That is a most creditable show­ ing. the flats. Water on the most destructive and we ofi Our citizens have an similar to the serious Eye Service CONSULT F. F. HOMUTH— • Eyesight Specialist Phone 118. Harriston COUNTY COUNCIL JANUARY SESSION Committee Appointed on ,tiOn. * County Rate Struck at Conserva- 4 Mills John M. Eckert, reeve of McKillop, Maitland Creamery Buyers Of THE UNITED FARMERS’ CO-OPERATIVE COMPANY, LIMITED. Wingham, - • Ontario. Phone 271 From Department of Health acknowledging resolution regarding the Sick Child­ ren’s Hospital. Filed. ’ From the Game and Fisheries De­ partment, Toronto, acknowledging re­ solution re jack rabbit menace. Filed. From the Department of Highways acknowledging resolution re public service worses and promising consid­ eration. Filed. From the Department of Highways advising that the annual conference on road improvement and meeting of Ontario Good Roads Association will be held Feb. 22nd' and 23rd, 1937. Good Roads. Notice of the convention in St. Catharines and request, for member­ ship fee of Home tor the Aged and Infirm. Filed. From the. Department of Public Welfare notifying that municipalities are to be relieved of any further con­ tributions to Old Age Pensions and Mothers 'Allowances. Filed. Notice of the annual convention sent by the Department of Agricul­ ture and from the Ontario Good Roads Association re notice of con­ vention. Agricultural and Good Roads Committees. From George C. Westlake, Wrox- ter, applying fur position as con- table. Filed. Committees for 1937 At the Wednesday morning session the striking committee brought in the following report, the first named be­ ing chairman. Executive — Peter W. Scott, Geo. Armstrong, Richard Johnston, John FI. Scott, F. L. Davidson. legislative — H. Mogridge, R. Grain, R. E. Shaddick, W. D. Saun­ ders, J. A, Bryans. Finance — G. Westcott, J. E. Huck- ins, G. McNall, E, Lamport, Fred Livermore. Education — W. R. Archibald, T» C. Wilson, T. Lovell, G. Frayfte, W. i Turner. I Property H. Keyes, H. Mog­ ridge, P. W. Scott, John Scojt, W. D. Saunders, County Home Committee —« G. McNall, W. Stewart, F. L. Davidson, T. Lovell, R. j. Bowman. Agricultural «- J*. E. Huckins, R. Grain, G, Westcott, W. Turner, It Johnston. Children’s Shelter —- j. A, Bryans, WO ROCHESTER-BUFFALO'-E Fl IE ► HOTELS OOMVENIM8 LOCATED ► EASY STILL LOWER FARES TO PACIFIC COASTI Indulge in your favorite Summer sport ' —all Winter—in the balmy, invigorat­ ing climate of Canada’s Evergreen Play­ ground. Golf? hiking, riding motoring; yachting, tennis . . . enjoy majestic ' mountain scenery—see snow-clad Canadian Rockies en route. Special Winter rates at hotels. Still lower rail fares now in effect and until May 14. Return limit 6 months. Stop-overs al­ lowed at intermediate* points. . * Reduced sleeping-car fares Low meal rates on trains WINTER GOLF TOURNAMENT Victoria March 1-6,1937 Full information from any ticket agent •Qlw&yd ude,.; CANADIAN NATIONAL TELEGRAPHS MONEY ORDERS AND EXPRESS • SPEED, DEPENDABILITY, SAFETY CANADIAN NATIONAL 1 FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND HOMELESS IN FLOOD AREA flood relief, Fear that diseases w spread in this flood-torn district had added greatly to the terror that ex* ists. At least 400,000 persons are home- ers in the flood-stricken areas, less and arc dead as floods eon-: picture here shows a boat load of tiftued to rise in the Ohio and lower j adults and children; driven from their Mississippi river valleys. All resmirc-«homes by the rising flood water of cs of the United States were ordered] the’ St, Francis river in southwest mobilized by President Rosscvolt, at * Missouri. The States affected are: a cabinet meeting, to aid rescue work- « Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi. The water rose at both Louisville add Cin- chiatti 77 feet, which is nearly 24 feet over flood stage. Fire nt tincin- atti did $1,500,000 damage. National forces were .hastily organized for