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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-01-27, Page 2* ex- ap- 45e All re*- Wingham Advance-Times Published at WINGHAM - ONTARIO Subscription Rate — One Year $2,00 Six months, $1.00 in advance. To IL S. A., $2.50 per year. Foreign rate, $3.00 per year, . Advertising rates on application. CONDENSED REPORT OF COUNTY COUNCIL Salaries Increased - Rate of 4 Mills Expected Plus Cost of Schools THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES THE TEA THAT IS NEVeR Insipid^ Wilmot Haacke, popular reeve of Goderich Township for the past eight years, was- elected warden of Huron County at the opening session of the County Council on Tuesday afternoon last week. Warden Haacke thanked the coun­ cil for electing him warden of the banner county of Huron and stated that all the men in the race for the honor;, were good men. He spoke in favor of reforestation. "Something must be done soon in reforestation,” he said. "We have one of the best county road systems in Ontario,” declared the Warden. "In order to take care of them money must be spent.” The striking’committee was com- '■Fposed of the following members, Reeves J. A. Bryans, F. L. Davidson, Richard Johnston, Robert Turner and J. M. Eckert. Reeve George McNall was appoint­ ed to the criminal audit board for 1938; and Roland Grain to the Good Roads Commission. Charles Asquith was appointed to the Goderiqh Collegiate Institute Boa’rd for 1938, 1939, 1940; J. F. Daly to Seaforth C, I. Board; Miller Proc­ tor to Wingham High School Board ’ and William May to Exeter High School Board for three years. ***"' Rate Estimated at 4 Mills j An estimated rate of 4 mills plus the cost of secondary education was I announced by County Treasurer A. Erskine at the Wednesday session when he submitted a statement of the ; estimates of receipts and expenditures for 1938, which was referred to the Finance Committee. •• The rate as estimated is based on the following assessment: General ac­ count 1.8 mills, County highways 1.9 mills, Provincial highways .3 mills. Estimated revenue $90,232, estimated ; expenditure $90,000. Mr. Erskine said be left reserve in the general fund for unexpected expenditure. Provincial Highway account, esti­ mated revenue, bank balance, $1,862.- 65; .3 mills on assessment, $13,281.35; total $15,134.30. Estimated expendit- .-tire —1 Debenture payment( $12,9.50,- v Change to 46; estimated surplus, $2,193,44. Costs Reduced Clerk J. M. Roberts in submitting his report showed there was a steady reduction throughout recent years in High and Continuation School cost for 1937. Old Age Pensions and Mothers Al­ lowances costs in 1936 amounted to $35,480. In 1937 these costs amounted to $11,518. Apart from the cost of- re­ munerating the Huron Old Age and Mothers’ Allowances Local Board for its services, the full cost will be ab­ sorbed. by the province. There were 855 old age pensioners at the close of the year, There were 251 hospitalization cas-t es in 1937 reported as indigents, A considerable number of these were re­ fused by the reeves of the various municipalities as indigents. J. B. Reynolds, gaoler, reported there have been 126 prisoners in 1937. There are six prisoners in custody at present; cost of daily rations, 12% cents. DANCER FROM RQDEO Report on Roads R. Patterson, County Engineer, re- 1 ported road expenditures for $138,- 439.11; non-subsidy expenditures of $130,739.94. Receipts amounted to $151,020. There were 261,202 gallons of bi- tumin used during the year, At cur- . rent contract prices the spraying of this material would be $6,530.05, while the cost with the county machine was $1,901.19 and adding $500 for other charges, $2,140.19, representing a sav­ ing of $4,128.86; 448 tons of calcium chloride were applied to 119 miles of road. 58,524 cubic yards or crushed grav­ el and 2,670 cubic yards of pit run gravel were produced and applied on the roads. The cost of crushing was a little higher this year, owing to the equipment becoming-old, and due to operations in more costly pits. “The County has in use only about one-third the amount of snow fence needed. To supply this at once would involve an expenditure of about $25,- 000, but some should be bought this year. “The costs of operating the new trucks are: No. 1, $1,991.88; for 56,- 775 yard miles 3.5c per yard mile; No. 2, $1,622.72; for 36,054 yard miles, 4.5 cents per, yard mile. Allowing for variation in loads, it i is safe to say that the cost averaged less than 4.5 cents. "The dump truck operated at a lit­ tle over .05c per yard mile. Our con­ tract work was done at .06 and .07c per yard mile, but it is expected that next year such work will all be done at ^06c or less. 1938—Completed Seaforth-Brussels road, 5 miles; Bayfield-Seaforth road, 7 miles;' Lucknow-Nile road, surface Dancer Eunice Healy hails .from Rodeo, Calif., the birthplace of “Lef­ ty” Gomez. She is mentioned as the next bride of the Yankees’ star pit­ cher, when and if he obtains a divorce from the former June O’Day. i 'Oci 7' I V r.ij Entirely New Single Diaphragm Spring Clutch Wider Range,of Factory-built Bodies, Including a Complete Line of Hydraulic Hoist and Dump Units Improved e Six-Cylinder Valve-in-Head Special Truck Engine ARE Thuriday, JanuaryWM flower beds at Court House, $20; Central Agricultural Cpuncil, $50; each plowmen’s association, $80; ag­ ricultural representative’s office $500; junior -extension fund, $200; ea,ch school fair within the county, $15; forestry central conservation, $25, libraries within the county will ceive the usual grant Ross Johnston, of Zurich, was pointed corn borer -inspector at an hour. Going to Ottawa Warden Wilmot Haacke and Warden J, M. Eckert were appointed sto join the delegation to Ottawa from the Goderich town council regarding improvements to Goderich harbor; Reeve P, W. Scott will be the repre-< sentative of the county council at .the Central Agricultural Council. R. J, Bowrnan, Brussels, and Mrs. N. W. Trewartha, Clinton, were re­ commended as council’s representa­ tives on the Old Age Pensions and Mothers’ Allowance Board. Enthusiastic concurrence was given to the resolution from the county of Dufferin seeking to repeal the Farm­ ers' Creditors’ Arrangement Act as far as it applies to the province of Ontario. The resolution from the county of Hastings was endorsed, setting forth that the provincial government amend the Municipal Act so a? to disqual­ ify anyone who has received relief from a municipality within the pre­ ceding twelye months from voting at municipal elections. Council also concurred with a re­ solution from Hastings county that indigents will have to support them­ selves by gainful employment for a period of at least 12 consecutive months before they can qualify for hospitalization in a municipality. Endorsation was given the resolu­ tion from the county of Peterborough to request the Dominion government to appoint a commission to investi­ gate the conditions between the costs to the consumer of agricultural pro­ ducts and the return .to the farmer. Concurrence was given to the re- quest of the Ontario Chamber of Ag­ riculture to urge opposition to the possible increase in motor transpor­ tation rates. A resolution from the county of Middlesex that the regulations of the Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario requiring three subscribers to a mile causes hardship, asking that the number be reduced to two, was endorsed. Motion Carried The motion sponsored by Reeves E. D. Brown arid R. Turner "that this council of Huron petition the Labor Department of Ontario to am­ end the Youth Training Program -so that its provision may apply to the boy of 16 who lias been cut off the mothers’ allowance, was carried. Endorsation was given to a motion by Reeves McNall and Armstrong that council petition the provincial legislature to amend the Municipal Voters’ Act. At the" present time the owner of a property two years in ar­ rears of taxes is not permitted to vote but the tenant of the property a year behind is permitted to vote. Ian McLeod, agricultural represen­ tative, urged consideration of refores­ tation, when he gave a short talk at the afternoon session. School Inspector Spoke E. C. Beacom, inspector for West Huron, addressing the Thursday morning session, said that the num­ ber of teachers holding first class cer­ tificates shows a slight increase over the previous year. The number of changes of teachers was greater than for some years, 33 such changes tak­ ing place. Mr. Beacom said it is anticipated that in 1938 the township grant wi.ll be restored to $600, the former level, which will have the effect of further increasing salaries as under the pre­ sent scheme of grants it will then be possible for paid at section. The county the’inspectorate during 1937 was $18,- 860.67, an increase of approximately $2,200 over the former year. In ad­ dition many school boards received substantial grants for Fifth classes or where agricultural, music, manual training and household science are taught in the School, which partment encourages. It is proposed to hold two this year, .one at Goderich, other at Exeter. Annouftcement has been made by the Department of Education of the* abolition of the Lower School exam­ inations for this year, and" it is expect­ ed that 193fTwin be the last year that the High School Entrance will be in existence, County Clerk J+'M. Roberts was ap­ pointed to the senate of the Univers­ ity of Western Ontario*. Eqtt&liZdtiqft of Assessments The equalization of the assessments in the County at a cost of $7,000 was authorized orr Friday tltOM H. G. Moggs and ft. I. Ouintftfi, evaluat­ treatment, 11 miles; Dunlop east to Carlow, 4 miles. 1939— Complete * Bayfield-Seaforth road, 7 miles; Carlow-Blyth road, 12 miles; Carlpw-Nile road, 2 miles. 1940— St. Marys road, 5 miles; Crediton road, 10 miles; -Brussels north, 5 miles. . 1941— Kippen road, 9 miles; St. Marys road, 5 miles; Brussels-Bel­ more road, 12% miles. * “Tony Meahan, who has been em­ ployed by_the county as power grad­ er operator and on other work for about seventeen years, has been in Byron Hospital, London, for over two months with illness, resulting from' war service, I recommend, that the Pensions Board at Ottawa be peti­ tioned to deal fairly with Mr. iMeahan in regard to pension. I further re­ commend that, pending the-decision of the Pension Board, Mr. Meahan be granted a liberal allowance ’ by the county. “I may say that I have made a sur­ vey of the late Dr. Dunlop’s property and prepared a contour plan which I have submitted,to H. J. Moore of the Department of Highways, who has agreed to'lay out the planting, and.it is expected, that it will bfe completed before Spring. Motipns Carried Davidson-Grain—That Wilfred H. French, of Wingham, be appointedAo the Wingham High School Board for a term of one year.—Carried. Livermore-Watson — That Col. H. B. Combe be appointed a member of the Clinton Collegiate Board for 1938- 9-40. Carried. J. H. Scott-Bryans—That the sym­ pathy of this council be extended to Reeve Grain, of Turnberry, in the ir­ reparable loss of his mother since our November session.—Carried* MacKay-J. H. Scott—That Dr. E. A. McMaster be appointed a trustee of the Seaforth Collegiate ’Institute for two years.—Carried. Leiper-Passmore — That Robert Turner, Goderich, be appointed to the Board of Alexandra Marine ahd Gen­ eral Hospital for 1938.—Carried. Eckert-Keys—That F. L.-Davidson be re-appointed to the Wingham Gen­ eral Hospital for one year.—Carried. Salaries Increased Endorsed the recommendation of the executive committee to increase the salaries of the county officials. County Engineer T* R* Patterson was given a 20 per cent, increase, from $2,800 to $2,760; County Treas­ urer A, H. Erskine and County Clerk J. M. Roberts were given a 10 per cent, increase from $1,600 to $1,760, and Caretaker Geo. James’ salary also received a .ten per cent, boost, from $900 to $090. Grants Authorized The following grants were author­ ized: The Canadian National Institute for the Blind, $150; Lucknow Library Board, $15; Salvation Army, for rcs- cue work, $150; the Women’s Instil tutes of East, West and .South Hur­ on, each $25; Clinton Public Hospital, Scott Memorial Hospital (Seaforth), Goderich Alexandra and Marine, and Wingham General Hospitals, $700 each; Seaforth, Hensali and Clinton spring stock shows, $80 each, and Hetisall seed show $35; upkeep of Chevrolet trucks give more miles per gallon of gasoline ... go farther on a quart of oil. The famous six-cylinder valve-in-head special truck engine is the standard by which operators compare power units. Chevrolet trucks are easier to service, more economical to maintain. Chevrolet trucks offer nation-wide parts and service facilities. Built in Canada, on special truck assembly lines, they are avail­ able in a wide choice of factory-built bodies. These points explain why so many individual unit and fleet owners use and recommend Chevrolets. For your information, may we remind you that there is a model for every hauling job ready to pay its own way as you buy it on the easy monthly payments of the General Motors Instalment Flan. Dollars saved through lowest purchase price and minimum upkeep—are dollars earned. Your Chevrolet dealer will give you more vital facts! Perfected Hydraulic Brakes Lowest Price and Lowest Upkeep Costs ors, were awarded the contract. It1 is eleven years since the assessment was equalized. By-laws were passed authorizing the appropriation of-$180,000 for Pro­ vincial Highways, and‘.the borrowing of $100,000 for current expenses and $165,000 for County Highway ex­ penditures. The licensing of slot machines, etc., in the county was rescinded by by­ law. Documents in the attic of the Court house that the Western University does not want, arc to be destroyed. Commission’s Report The County Roads Commission’s report was adopted as follows: Regarding engineer’s report con­ cerning proposed program for the construction of bituminous roads, we recommend that this program be car­ ried out fas far as .possible with the money available, and with such min­ or changes as circumstances may seem to warrant. Re Tony Meahan, we concur in the recommendation that the Pension Board be asked to deal more liberally with him. Regarding allowance from the county, we recommend that this be left in abeyance until the action of the Pension Board be learned. Re Er. Dunlop tomb property, we recommend that a committee be des­ ignated to take charge, and that the county engineer be a member with Reeves Eckert, Scott and Good Roads Commission. Re Constable Lever, we recommend that he be retained arid paid as in the pash Re motion of Messrs. Cardiff and Wilson that we keep new provincial highways clear of.snow, we recom­ mend that this Be done as far as our equipment will permit, and’that the cost be billed td the, province* Re motions concerning additions to the County Road System, we recom- mend that the Commission look oyer these rdads and report at the Jupe session, Rc motion of Messrs. Frayne and Wilson, concerning weeds, we recom­ mend that your commissions consider this matter andpurchase a sprayer, if it appears desirable. All- motjor accidents on county highways will be investigated by County Traffic Constable Lever,’-ac­ cording to a motion endorsed by the council. Council threw out the recommen­ dation of the Education Committee concurring with the resolution from Perth County Council that 50 per cent be contributed, by the govern­ ment of public and high school edu­ cation. Considerable discussion took place when the claus'e in the Agricultural Committee’s report that no action be taken regarding reforestation govern­ ment agreement, and it was finally laid over for further consideration. Presents Report H. Edwards, superintendent of the Children’s Aid Society, submitted, the following report for 1937. Twenty-four new complaints were received, and.in relation to this Child Protection work 136 visits were made. There were 182 office interviews, at­ tendance at six clinics and 14 court attendances. Only one child was made a permanent ward during the year, but four were made temporary wards. “On Dec. 31, 1937, there were 63 children under the care of the Soc­ iety, receiving the following types of care: Shelter 6, boarding homes 2, ad­ option probation 6, wage homes 4," free homes 25, other institutions 1, non-wards 2, other societies’ wards 17. Visits made to these children to­ talled 146. Saunders-Gram — That the mem­ bers of the County Council of Huron express sincere regret In the serious illness of Mr, Chas* Scriger, former crown attorney, a>f London, and the hope for his speedy recovery.-—Car­ ried. Eckert-MacKay—--That the Practice of paying county constables 35c per hour as an option from 15c per mile for time as paid in the past be con­ tinued.—Carried. a Before adjournment of Council Warden Haacke thanked members of Council for their co-operation. general legislative and th e de- festivals and the a salary of $700 to be or no extra Cost to the total grants paid to all schools in little HYDRO LAMPS The Lon# Life Lamps Abqpji Oarif* of Lmim Utilities Commission Phone 156. •ft £**MM leaves for china Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, new Bri. tish ambassador to China, is shown leavmg his London home. Formed* S in ^agdad’ he succeeds Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Huges&en, who Was machine-gunned by a japans. hcropUne* .