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Town Hall Full Both Nights and En*
tertainment Thoroughly Enjoyed
RAILWAY CLOSING
ARGUMENT HEARD
•C.N.R. Were Strenuously Opposed In
Their Application to Abandon the
Clinton-Wingham Line
With Which Is Amalgamated The Gordie Vidette and Wroxeter News
WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13th, 1941
On Monday afternoon and Tuesday
the Federal Board of Transport Com
missioners heard evidence as to why
and why not the railway line from
Clinton to Wingham should be closed.
The hearing was held in the Court
■House, Goderich. They will not give
their decision for a month or more.
The committee of representatives o’f
the various municipalities which would
be affected of which C. R. Coultes,
Belgrave is chairman and Mayor J. H.
•Crawford of Wingham, is secretary,
•are very hopeful after all evidence was
’•taken that the line would remain in
operation.
Col. Cross, chairman of the Com
mission, pointed out that the question
before the commission was not how
the C.N.R. should nun its business, but
rather what inconvenience and conse
quent loss would be occasionad if the
abandonment of the railway took
.place.
Frank Fingland, K.C., of Clinton,
was present in the interests of Hullett
.and submitted copies of an agreement
made with the railway in 1871 which
stated if the railway ceased to operate
the $25,000 the township paid in bonus
would be returned with interest.
Mayor Crawford submitted agree
ments made with the Huron and Bruce
•Railway from municipalities in which
they gave a total of $85,000, East Wa-
wanosh $25,000, Morris $30,000, Turn-
.'berry $5000.
R. S. Hetherington, K.C., who was
looking after Lucknow’s interest,
•pointed out that the haul of wheat
■shipments from Goderich would be 65
miles further if the line was closed.
The Railway contended that this
line lost in 1937-38-39 $25,006, in actu
al operation. This figure did not in
clude municipal taxes. They also stat
ed that in $he near future bridge con
struction would coSt $146,720. The
•need of 80 pound rails as is ’Used in
lliis section was another reason given
lor the attempt at closing.
J. H. Crawford, Wingham, for the
municipalities, maintained that the
railway had not presented a true pic
ture in that the stretch of railway in
•question did not get.credit for freight
that it carried and which emanated
■from sources north and south.
F. R. Howson, Fred "W. Spry, both
of Wingham, told how it would affect
th.eir business, a flour mill and a foun
dry. Charles Coultes, drover at Bel
grave, E. F. Taman, Atwood stock
food manufacturer, made similar state
ments. Reeve Leiper explained the
number served in Hullett by the line.
W. E. Treleav’en, Lucknow. Flour
Mills, said that the closing of the line
would ruin his business by reason of
the grain rates from Goderich to his
mill. He pays the railway over $5000
a month in freight which would be
lost revenue for the railways if they
abandoned the line.
Other witnesses hoard were, Robert
Coultes, ex-Reeve of East Wawanosh;
. Cecil Wheeler, Morris Twp. Council
or; Reeve Raymond R. Redmond and
Councillor Harvey Black of East Wa
wanosh. They estimated the individual
loss if the line was closed at $50 to
$100. Albert Taylor of Blyth and
John Armstrong, also Thomas Miller
also gave evidence.
Attends A.Y.P.A, Meeting
Members of St. Paul's A.Y.P.A. are
in attendance at the meeting* of the
Huron Local Council of the A.Y.F.A.
held at Goderich, Wednesday evening.
The topic of the evening which will be
introduced by Herb. Ftiller, president
of the Council, is, “Youth and The
Christian Sunday.”
BRIDGE CLUB
HELD SESSION
The regular meeting of the Wing
ham Bridge Club was held in the Mas
onic Hall on Wednesday evening last
week with seven and a half tables pre
sent, The usual Mitchell -movement
was played. The winners were: North
and South: 1st, Mrs, A. E. VanStone
and J. H, Crawford; 2nd, Miss Sara
MacLean and Art Wilson; 3rd, Mrs,
J, H, Crawford and W» W. Arm
strong; 4th, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington
and Mrs. A. R. DttVal. East and West
—1st, Ken. Somers and Mrs. W. K
French; 2nd, Duncan Kennedy and
George Williams; 3rd, Mrs. Gordon
MacKay- and W, French; tied 4th
and 5th, Dr. and Mrs. Geo. Ross} Mrs,
II. Campbell ant! Fred W, Spry.
WINGS OF EMPIRE
Night and day the powerful roar of the Empire learn to use their wings
training planes echoes across the Can
adian countryside as young men from
JOHNSON BROTHERS
IN CAR CRASH
Ken and George Had Lucky Escape
Saturday afternoon, about five miles
this side of Arthur, two local youths,
Ken1 and George Johnson, had a for
tunate escape when they were involved
in a car accident. They were proceed
ing to Toronto, Ken driving, visability
was very poor due to the storm and
the road was drifted in places. As
they came over a hill a car was stalled
directly in their path and they did not
see it until it was too late to avoid a
crash. Another car got into the mix-
up and the. Johnson car, a ’38 DeSoto,
was very badly wrecked.
George was injured the most. His
right eye was cut twice, requiring five
stitches, the bridge of his nose was
cut as was his hand, and his knees
were scraped. Dr. Russel, of Arthur,
attended.to his injuries. Ken was more
fortune,
injured.
only one knee was slightly
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^z/Miss Patricia Parker, of Victoria
^Uollege, Toronto University, spent the
week-end with her parents.
Injured Skiing , t>
•s^diss Irene.Ellacott had her should
er injured while skiing. As she was
going down a- hill one -of her poles
caught in some underbrush and badly
wrenched her shoulder. S'
Clearing Sale /
Isard’S prices are down for Febru
ary Selling of all Winter Goods. Now
is the. time to lay in a stock of Flan
nelette and Wool Blankets, Winter
Coats, Underwear and Hosiery, Men’s
and Boys’ Overcoats, Suits, Sweaters
and Windbreakers. It pays, to shop
at Isard Stores, Wingham.
District Flyers Advance
Among those who graduated from
No. 3 Elementary Flying Training
School at London, Ont., Friday, were
two’ from this district, J. Speir, of
Brussels, a.nd L. Naftel, of Goderich.
They will now take more advanced
training in other parts of the Domin
ion.
Memorial Plaque Unveiled
A .memorial plaque of bronze was
unveiled last week in the • council
chambers, Peterborough, in memory of
the late Simon Robert Armstrong, fa
ther of W. W. Armstrong, of town,
who was Clerk of Peterborough for
47 years. The inscription on the
plaque reads as follows “In grateful
memory of Simon Robert Armstrong,
who from November Sth, 1893, until,
the day of his of his death, October
15th, 1940, was the esteemed and hon
oured Clerk of this municipality. A
devoted servant, loyal friend and wise
councellof.”
Legion Social Held Monday
The members of the Wingham Leg
ion and the Ladies* Auxiliary to the
.Legion held a social in the Armouries
Monday evening following their reg
ular meetings. A very entertaining
program was presented. Community
singing leda by George Northwood,
with Mrs. W. A, Beecroft at the piano,
readings by Mrs. Walter VanWyck;
solos by George Northwood and Rev,
W, A, Bcecroft; mouth organ selec
tions by Walt Mason :and Wm. Ken
nedy with Mrs. Wm. Kennedy as ac
companist; Pauline Swanson, a solo,
her mother at the piano; a stunt by
Wm. G. Hamilton; and two quiz con
tests conducted by H, C MacLean and
W. W. Armstrong. The ladies served
a delicious lunch at the close of this
very pleasant evening.
under the Commonwealth Air Train
ing Plan. A formation of Harvard
trainers is shown in this photo.
HIGH SCHOOL BOARD
NAME COMMITTEES
Capt. W. J. Adams Again Chosen
Chairman
On Monday evening the Whigham
High School Board held its inaugural
meeting when the following officers
and .committees were named:
Chairman—Capt. W. J. Adams.
Secretary—W. A. Galbraith.
Treasurer—Abner Cosens.
Truant Officer—Chief Geo.
Finance Committee—J. R.
tai, Chairman; Capt. W. J.
W. James .Henderson.
School Management Committee—
W. H. French, chairman; Geo. North
wood, Dr. George Ross.
Property Committee—Dr. George
Ross, chairman; T.
James Henderson.
It was decided to
membership in the
School Boards.
The high school will also co-operate
with the public school in the showing
of the public safety films again
year.
Allen.
M. Spit-
Ad am s,
H. Gibson, W.
again take out a
Associated High
this
Will Speak at City Mission
Rev. W. R. Moyer, City Mission
President, will speak on. Thursday ev
ening at 8 o’clock and Sunday at 3
and 7.
Valentine Tea and Baking Sale
The Ladies’ Aid of St. Andrew’s
Church will hold a Valentine Tea and
Baking Sale on Saturday, this week,
Feb. 15th. Everybody Welcome.
Ladies’ Rifle Club Had Social Evening
The ladies of the Wingham Rifle
Club enjoyed a social hour at • the
home of their president, Mrs. Elwell
Webster, Frances Street, last Tuesday
evening. Miss Hilda Brown and Mrs.
Haiold Wild were chosen as Captains
of teams which will compete against
one another.
Capt. Adams’ Generosity Appreciated
Last Tuesday evening the generos
ity of Capt. Adams, owner of the Ly
ceum Theatre, Wingham,, was again
demonstrated when he presented, 100
tickets to the Women’s Auxiliary to
Wingham General Hospital. As a re
sult $25 was added to the treasury.
This is the fifteenth consecutive year
in which Capt. Adams has made the
same gift to the hospital and the Aux
iliary wish to extend their thanks.
Cub Pack Appointments^
/^Recent appointment and awards
made to members of the Wingham
Cub Pack, include Proficiency Badge
to Bill Johnson, Jim Hall; John Hen
derson, Ross Johnson, Gordon Moir,
Donald Henderson and Wally Hasel-
grove. First year badges and stars
were awarded to Roland Martin, Ron
ald Scott, Gordon Moir and John
Henderson/ Ernest Buckman is ap
pointed as Sixer of the Tiger six, and
was granted the Sixer badge. Cubs in
vested by the Cub Master, Rev. E. O«
Gallagher, were John McKenzie, Rol
and Martin, Wally Flaselgrove. These
Chums ate now full members of the
Wolf Pack.
GEORGE KING NOW
. R.C.A.F. MEMBER
Lieut, George King, of the Wing
ham 99th Battery, R.C.A., has relin
quished his commission in the artillery
to join the Royal Canadian Air Force.
He left on Tuesday to report at Lon
don and will from there proceed to
an airforce depot,
train as a pilot or
George hopes to
an observer.
FIREMEN CONDUCTING
SALVAGE CAMPAIGN
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Parcels To Be Left In Front of House
’ Last Monday of Each Month
For Collection
• • t
Red Cross Treasury to. Benefit as Pro
ceeds Are For This Organization
Last week w.e announced that the
Wingham Fire Brigade will sponsor
a salvage • campaign, the proceeds of
which will go to the local Red Cross
Society. This is a very worthy under
taking by the firemen and they ask
your co-operation in this very import
ant work which is being organized
throughout Canada under the auspices
of the Department of National Serv
ices.
Two ways to co-operate are:. 1st,
by saving the following articles, scrap
paper, newspapers, magazines, books,
scrap metal, steel, cast iron, aluminum,
empty tooth paste and shaving tubes,
lead, rags, auto batteries and tires;
2nd, by keeping the various
in separate containers and
them in front of your home
lection on the last Monday
month.
Anyone wishing empty boxes or
bags for storing any of the above ar
ticles will be supplied with same on
application to any member of the Fire
Department.
articles
placing
for col-
of each
A. M. Bishop’s Father Passes’
The sympathy of this community is
extended to Mr. Arthur *M. Bishop, of
Belleville, a former Wingham resident,
whose father, Charles Edward Bishop,
of Belleville, passed . on, Saturday,
February 7th, in his 88th year. Burial
took place at Belleville on Monday.
Won Trophy
Mr, J. McMichael, of the Prudential
Insurance Co., was successful in win
ning the annual Challenge Trophy,
awarded on combined results and the
largest business increase. This win al
so includes his staff in the district,
which takes in Kincardine, Wingham,
Palmerston and Listovdel. Last year
this trophy was held by^Mr..Kennedy
of Stratford.
Farmers! Attention!
Free motion pictures featuring "Bal
anced feeding at lower cost” will be
presented in the Town Hall, Wing
ham, at 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13th,
this week, by the Canada Packers Lim
ited. Dr. C. E. Phillips, B.V.S., will
lead a discussion on diseases and feed
in problems. A;comedy - war picture
will also be shown. Free Old Time
Dance after with, music by the Gulley
Jumpers with George Jordan as floor
manager.
R. H. LLOYD HEADS
HOSPITAL BOARD
Directors Held Inaugural Meeting
Committee — Walter
W. A. Crawford, W.
Finance Committee-
At the inaugural meeting of the
Wingl\am General Hospital Board
held on Friday night officers and com-
,mittees were named for 1941 as fol
lows :
President—R, H. Lloyd.
Vice Pres.—R. S. Hetherington, K.
C.
Management
VanWyck, Dr.
W. Armstrong.
Property and
Fred L. Davidson, J. W. McKibbon,
R. S. Hetherington, W. W. Armstrong,
Capt. W. J. Adams, Alf. Lockridge.
Following the meeting an inspection
of the hospital was made and the im
provements of last year noted with a
great deal of satisfaction. During the
past year over $2000 has been spent
on repairs and equipment. Many small
improvements were made but the main
expenditures were the installation of
the signal system, a new boiler, the
fitting out of a doctors’ rest room,
the addition, of gatch beds.
It was noted that there was a splen
did supply of linen on hand which is
entirely looked after by the Ladies’
Auxiliary to the Hospital. Much new
linoleum had been laid at the instance
of this organization. The ladies are in
no small measure responsible for the
progress made by the hospital.
Am Esse stove has been installed in
the kitchen but this item will come
under 1941 business. It is a product of
Scotland and is one of the most up-
to-date stoves for institutional, use on
the market today. It is a great fuel
saver and is ready for use at alt times,
night or day. It has three ovens,
which are at various temperatures, al
so a large warming
spot for wcry quick
1500 pounds
closet fttid a hot
heat. It weighs
‘ “FISHERMAN’S PATROL”
A doughty little ship of the “Fisher- ing Pacific. These small vessels keep
men’s patrol” Fleet of the Royal Can- constant watch over the bays and in-
adian Navy plows through the heav- lets of the British Columbia Coast.
MISSION CIRCLE HAD
SPLENDID MEETING
New Study Book “From Sea To Sea”
Introduced
MacLean. The
the singing-of
the everlasting
the President.
two
was
sec-
was
The Baptist Young Women's Mis
sion Circle met on Thursday evening
at the home of Mrs. B.
meeting opened with
the hymn “Resting in
arms” and. prayer by
Louise Kelly read an article from the
Link .and Visitor telling of the work
done by Feller Institute this year. A
chapter from the book “Beautiful
Girlhood” entitled “Making Friends of
Books” was read by Vivian MacLean.
The Scripture reading was in
parts, the first “Call to Build”
given by Viola Leatherland, the
ond “Christ’s Ideal of Building”
given by Reta Stapleton.
An introduction to the new study
book “From Sea to Sea” was conduct
ed by the President. This also includ
ed a quiz contest on (he statistics of
Canada and the Baptist work in Can
ada as well as a synopsis of the work
done by pioneer Baptist Ministers and
laymen.
Mrs. Loney presented an interesting
summary of the first.>chapter of the
study book. z-
After a season of prayer the meet
ing closed with the hymn “Blessed As
surance” and the Lord’s Prayer in uni
son. A delightful lunch was served.
St. Paul’s Officers Installed
The officers of .St. Paul’s Church
were duly installed and invested with
the badge of office at a special instal
lation service held on Sunday morning
and conducted by the rector, who fol
lowing the ceremony, spoke to the
congregation on “The Call to Stead
fastness.”
the
the
the
Draw for Fox Scarf Tuesday
The draw for the lucky ticket qn
the silver fox scarf which has been
donated by the Laidlaw Fur Farm to
the Wingham Red Cross, will be macle
on Tuesday afternoon, February 18th,
in the Council Chamber. Afternoon
tea will be served for 10c, commenc
ing at three o’clock. Tickets on
scarf may still be obtained at
Hydro Shop or from members of
Red Cross.
Flaming Toy Burned
Mrs. W. A. McKibbon
When the baby’s toy she was hold
ing took fire, Mrs. (Dr.) W. A. Mc
Kibbon had a narrow escape from be
ing badly burned. As it was the flam
es from the celluloid toy gave her arm
and hand quite a scorching, two fing
ers being burned quite deeply. The
blaze flashed up the dressing* gown
she was wearing and her hair was
singed. The toy took fire from an
electric heater with which it did not
come in contact, being at least a foot
distant from it.
W. S. HALL HEADS
LIBRARY BOARD
Mr, W. Stanley. Hall was chosen
chairman of the Wingham Public Lib
rary Board at a meeting held on Mon
day afternoon,
The book selection committee will
be: Gordon Kidd, Rev. Kenneth Mac-
Lean, Mrs. F. A, Parker, Miss Emily
Hollaway is the Librarian and W. A.
Galbraith, Sec’y-Treas,
Members of this board are: W. S.
Hall, Mrs, F, Parker, Rev. Kenneth
MacLean, W," H. French, Gordon
Kidd, J. H. Crawford and Abner Cos-
HOWICK MUTUAL HAS
A VERY GOOD YEAR
W. Robert Graham Is Aga^ns the
President.
Mutual Fire
its z68th an
on Tuesday
The Howick Farmers’
Insurance Company held
nual meetingr in Gorrie
with a fair attendance. The two retir
ing directors, W. Robert Graham and
Ewart iMcKercher were re-elected.
The auditors. A. A, Graham of Gorrie
and E. A. Corbett, Fordfwich, were re
appointed. The other directors are, J.
A. Bryans of Fordwich; Wm. H.
Gregg of Gorrie, James T. Wylie of
Turnberry; Wm, Speir of Brussels, J.
Howard Wylie of Wroxeter is Sec’y-
Treas.
Following the meeting W. Robert
Graham was named president and W.
Speir, vice-president, when the direct
ors held their first session.
The company paid in losses for the
year $36,118.50, There are policies in
force numbering 4954 for a total of
$16265262. The assets of the company
total $135,778.45, the surplus at Dec.
31st was $119212.93.
Joined Elgin Regiment
There were two enlistments from
lfere in the Elgin Regiment, C.A.S.F.,
last week, Carl Hart and Harold
Ridley. ,
Child Fractured Hip
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Headley
Davidson, of Toronto, will regret to
learn that their baby suffered a broken
■hip. Mrs. Davidson is a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Spry.
Very Ill In London
Mrs. J. H. Hopper, who underwent
an operation for the removal of a
goitre in Victoria Hospital, London,
on Saturday, is very ill, several blood
transfusions have been administered.-
As we go to press we learn that her
condition is somewhat improved.
Joins R.C.A.F.
Royal McArthur has been accepted
for general duty by the R.C.A.F. and
expects to have a call to duty in about
two weeks’ time. Norman Wellwood
had also been accepted for air crew
by the R.C.A.F. and will report to
London on March 15thF Charles Mc
Kibben has for some time been on the
top of the list for an armourier in the
Air Force and no doubt he will be
called shortly.' Robert Chittieburg and
Harry Templeman had an examina
tion for the R.C.A.F. last week and
are in London to-day (Wednesday)
for further interview. We understand
that Murthy Rae of Atwood and Bob.
Rae, of London, are trying for enlist
ment in the Air Force but what suc
cess they had is not yet known.
Interesting Meeting of W.M.S.
The membership and fee paying
meeting of the Women’s Missionary
Society was held in the United Church
school room. The theme for the
month was “Prayer” and the devo
tional period was conducted by Mrs.
T, Kew, Mrs. H. T. Thomson and
Mrs. W. Field. The study of Korea
was taken by Mrs. Wm. Hamilton,
who told of .the life of a native work
er, Miss Maria Kim; while Mrs. C.
Hopper told about the work of a Can
adian missionary, Miss Maude McKin
non.
was much appreciated. Mrs. S. Camp-
bell
Christian Stewardship and presented
the allocation for 1941. Five new
members wore received and a social
hour spent at the close of the meeting.
A solo by Mrs. W» A, Beecroft
:ave an inspirational talk on
OPEN LITERART WAS
PLEASING EVENT
The annual. High School Com
mencement Exercises held on Thurs
day and Friday night in the Town
Hall was largely attended on both
nights by an appreciative audience.
This annual entertainment is always
looked forward to by the people of this
community and judging by their com
ments, they were again greatly pleas
ed.
Capt. W. J. Adams, chairman of the
High School Board, presided, he also
presented graduation diplomas to the
following: Noreen Benedict, John
Bowers, William Burgman, Mabel
Coultes, Agnes Darling, Anna Finlay
son, Jean Forster, Myrtle Fothergill,
Margaret Homuth, Richard Irwin,
Kenneth Jackson, Eileen Knox, Elgin
Loney, Edith McClenaghqn, Kathleen
McGill, Donald Ross.
Trustee T. H. Gibson presented the
Marion I. Whyte Memorial Scholar
ships to Agnes .Darling, Evelyn Ed
gar and Edith McClenaghan. Trustee
Dr. George Ross presented the Field
Day Athletic Medals as follows: Sen
ior Girls, Marion McDonald; Senior
Boys, George Johnson; Intermediate
Girls, Helen Walker; Intermediate
•Boys, Jim Coulter; Junior Girls, Grace
Parker; Junior Boys, George ’Edgar.
Cash prizes to various winners in dif
ferent Forms, also shields, were pre
sented by Trustee W. H. French, to
the' following: Patricia Parker, grade
XIII, the T. C. King award and the
A. M. Crawford shield for proficiency;
James Hamilton, grade XIII, J. H.
Crawford award, Math, and Science;
William Burgman, grade XIII, W. H.
French award and Dr. W. A. McKib
bon shield, for general proficiency;
Edit.h McClenaghan and Kenneth
Jackson, grade XII, the E. S. Cope
land award and the J. H. Crawford
shield; Jean Underwood, grade XI,
the Abner Cosens award and the T.
Y. Smith shield; William Henry,
grade IX, the R. H. Lloyd award and
the W. J. Greei’ shield; Mary-Julia
Preston, commercial, John Mason aw
ard; (^Marion McDonald, Senior girls’
championship, Foxton Dairy shield;
commercial awards, Jack Bowers, typ
ing, E. L. Stuckey, silver cup; Mary-
Julia Preston, a pen by Mr. Stuckey,
for penmanship.
The above ptesentations took place
Thursday evening and on Friday even
ing Miss Patricia Parker, now attend
ing Victoria College, Toronto, gave the»
Valedictory Address which is reported
in full at the end of this article.
The High School Orchestra, under
the leadership of Mr. G. A. Schatte,
rendered several numbers and Eric
Schatte played a cornet solo. Mem
bers of the orchestra were, Frances
Lockridge, Eric Schatte, Clarence
Hamilton, Bill Beecroft, Craig Arm
strong.
The gymnasium table, given by a
group of girls, was well done. Taking
part were: Ellen Bailey, Olive Case-
more, Margaret Connell, Betty Gan
nett, Grace Kingston, Louise Lloyd,
Ann Van.Wyck, Evelyn Wilson.
(Continued on Page Three)
Boys’ League Hear Fine Talk
St. Paul’s Church Boys' League at
the Monday meeting, conducted by
George Town, who presided, listened
to a most interesting address by Rev.
Fred Davies, of Atwood, who spoke
of his adventures in Palestine. The
study book for this season being “Pal
estine As Seen, by the Christian Boy”,
this was a most helpful and appropri
ate address. The thanks of the mem
bers was expressed by Rev. E. O. Gal
lagher.
GARAGE AND TRUCK
DESTROYED BY FIRE
In a fire of unknown origin a gar
age, truck and snow plow were des
troyed at the home of Victor Haines,
1st line of Morris. The blaze took
place about ten o’clock Monday even
ing. Mr. Haines was in Goderich and
his son, Jack, at Clinton. Mrs. Haines
and the others were in bed when a
neighbor, Mr, Burke, phoned Mrs.
Haines that there was a fire. The call
was put in for the fire truck here,
neighbors and others quickly gathered
,but the fire had made great headway
before any concentrated effort could
be made to stop the blaze. None of
the other buildings were damaged.
The garage was situated between the
house and the barn. Mr. Maines is
Road Supt on Highway No. 4 and
the truck and plow- were the ones used
oh this section of the highway.
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