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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-11-23, Page 2YOUR EYES NEED. ATTENTION Our 24 Point Scientific Examin- ation enables us to g ye yeti. Clear, Comfortable Vision. F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 1 1 $ Hariston W. J, Parker, president of the Manitoba wheat pool, will be guest speaker at the annual convention of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture to be held at the King Edward hotel, Dec, 6 and 7. 'AcilfranceNTIh1000 IoubWhO] at WINO.HAM' ONTARIO Sigbagription Rate ,--- One Year $2.0 • .Sig. months{ '$1,00 in advance • To U. A, $2,60 per year 'Foreign rate,: $3.00 per year Advertising rates on appliegion. WINfillAM TIMES Thursday, Nov, 23rd, 1870 TO SUBSCRIBERS. A large number of subscribers to The Times are apparently under the impression that paper and ink cost nothing, and that printers are such ethereal mortals that they can live on air; otherwise, we fancy we would not have so many subscrip tions unpaid, Now we do not wish rudely to disturb the equanimity of such persons, but we must tell them that, if they entertain any such idea, they are laboring under a strong delusion and one which is painfully inconvenient to the print- er. Will those who are in arrears therefore kindly. pay up at once, and thus gladden the heart of the poor editor and help him to meet his creditors with a smile. 'Note: This was handed into our office by a subscriber who thought that this item of 68 years ago would be of interest, When Your Will Is Read . . . . . . your estate is out of your hands. Make certain that it 'will be administered promptly, in a business-like and efficient manner by' naming The Sterling Trusts Corporation as your executor. An ex- perienced_ senior estate officer gives his personal attention, ably assisted by Om. . potent executives; the court allows the same fee as for an individual executor. THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION Sterling Tower, Toronto 1 38 yen* in swim** VriVi*:;k0: rough ship was struck., I low*. put how. was la the vvater for six hours was I wain rescued and A SOP% 'writes ; . mined ashore. 3. felt I. was going die but Was aeter riot to. Xl.rnost itontealately ). Was eo a 'Blood Iraosfusioo • . . altogether 1. loaa te n. Riowe ral life today to 1Lea Cross Blood,' 46Our great fear is ativals `ill there be eonagh .. A 500110. virites : blod?' it takes so touch these aaYS, ataa the biggest battles are at° corne, Soote oleo roast have fwe or six pints ozA lour streg,th. before they have a. cha.oce to recover. 'tey aie except for your blon'cl. l.n. /our arteries is the pdvver to, give raeo a secooa chatice tO live." "just before leaving our last Station they Ilaa a itfi Airrnor voiles: big drive for Vona 'Donor, so 'ours truly' voluir teerea. 'they oat/ took_ a piot, which Was a, goo d. thlog, as that Was a1' bad with toe that clay." laughing couple, dodging showers of rice • • • fireside • • garden • • chubby babies . . These are scenes we know and like, be- cause they're part of Our lives . . . because: they spell happiness . . . contentment. But we know that these things don't "just happen." They have to be worked for, lived, for, Protected, too, because of ever-present dangers which may spoil them. Venereal Disease is a spoiler. In a cold, relentless way it can kill infants, rob the home.of its breadwinner, cripple, destroy. These are not mere possibilities. THEY HAPPEN . RIGHT HERE IN CANADA I But, these things should never happen, They can be prevented. Young Men and women caisafegitard their future happiness together by making sure before marriage that V.D. will not blight their plans. A medical examination, including a 'blood test for syphilis, is a protection no Couple an afford to pass up. The expectant mother, too, may know fw sure that her baby will be all she dreamed of. Syphilis in the expectant mother rarely shows outward signs, and it is no respecter of persons. An early check-up by her doctor, including a blood test, is a most essential, yet simple, first step in protecting her baby's health. Nor, must the breadwinner neglect his part. he security of the home depends upon his ability to work regularly and efficiently. Unsuspected syphilis, striking in middle life, may make the head of the home unable to provide for his familyat is wise to KNOW FOE. SURE in time. Industrial medical exam- inations should include a routine confieiential blood test. A blood test should not be looked upon as somethingunusual, It should be regarded for 'what it is . . a normal safeguard of health, security and .happineSs. Invest a. few minutes of your time fa. ASSURANCE. 3 Per attic &trig ktriat Vt/ *rad Witte Defilliditrit Of 14 elah for the 'fie*, flee 'Wader Yiti*tOki, *Walk biOaAtit". .407rairivr torON r ores*. /moor . V if WON 3 Wromlit it0A1, ro 'Out SPOrtrOr0/1b1 bra*AarMaiff :Oft rritt fit/ifirrt Airti:tiatirr414 10 frottio-Ciwadtes.Aghl•agaimt VD. Thursday, Nov. 23rd, 194( WINGRA111 ADVANCE-VMS .1),AG E TWO WE SAY GOOD-BYE This week Wingham ;s loosing two ministers who have served this com- munity and their respective churches well. Rev. Kenneth MacLean, who has been minister at St. Andrew's Presbyterian church for the past four- teen years, and Rev. E. 0, Gallagher, who has been rector of St. Paul's church for the past seven years. These ministers will not only be missed by the congregations among which they laboured but by large numbers throughout the district. On belialf of the many friends they have made in this district we extend aineere,..,pest, wishes. ji4 * * FARM FORUMS AGAIN AitEtTING Huron is well known for the interest that our farmers take in Farm Forums. After a summer of intensive work our agriculturists are meeting each Mon- day night to study and discuss topics of interest to their industry and to interest themselves 'n the problems which they have to meet daily in the operation of their farms. This is a grand method of developing better conditions on the farm and better methods with which to carry on the business of raising food for the nation. These groups listen to broadcasts from the National Radio Forum sponsored by the Canadian Broadcasting Corpor- atioti and the Canadian Association for Adult Education and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. The topics, some of which have already been under discussion, are: "Land-Founda- tion of the Community", "People- Builders of the Community", "Educa- tion for Rural Living", "Let's Talk About Marketing", "The Commtinity For the World of Today". Intelligent discussion of such subjects are certain to be for the betterment of rural life. These meetings are held in the various homes of members of the different groups and thus the folk of a section meet their neighbours in a social way. This also should have a great influence on the farm life of our country. * * * * Snow is falling as we write this column this morning. Just a reminder that Old Man Winter will very soon be, with us. * * * The Air Training Plan is to end March 31st next year. It can pass out of existence With the feeling that it had a big job that was well done. A headline in the daily papers said last week that the Canadians are not participating in the Lig Drive on the Western Front. They have been do- ing noble work and we hope that they enjoy their rest- Some thought they may be waiting for the reinforcements which are such a lively .topic today. * Speaking of reinforcements it does . seem. to most folk with whom we have talked to that under present circumstances it seems too silly to keep training forces in Canada when they are needed over there, Some use much stronger language than that ex- pressed in this article, * * * This is Navy League week, 'The lads who sail our ships deserve our very best support. The committee are seeking financial assistance so be as generous as possible. GRANT TO WINGIIAM HOSPITAL SUSTAINED Huron County Council Anticipates $27,000 Surplus The concluding session of the 1944 Huron county council opened at God- erich on Tuesday afternoon last week, "The financial standing of the coun- ty is in number one shape," Warden Fred Watson declared when he ad- dressed the council. With the $25,000 invested in Victory Bonds this year, the county now has a total of $170,000 invested in Victory Bonds, none of which have been re-invested. He con- gratulated the Seventh Victory Loan organization in the campaign, which went over the top' $800,000 in excess of the quota. The warden stated that he would' like to see the incoming council con- tinue the pay-as-you-go policy. He commended the County Home com- mittee on the installation of new laundry equipment, and spoke- of the road commission's inspection tour over roads in Michigan. He concluded by inviting the members to the warden's banquet on Thursday night. Estimates $27,601 Surplus County Treasurer A. H. Erskine, in submitting the financial statement, re- ported that there would be an esti- matea suriklia's'N-of $27,601.24 at the end of the year. In the dentra1- account, covering the period from Jan. 1 to Oct. 31, 1944, the receipts were $180,- 223,95, and disbursements were $181,- 336.11. The estimates for the balance of the year show receipts of $191,4 373.40; disbursements $163,722.16; estimated surplus, $27,601.24, During the year the county paid ap- proximately $25,000 on the war effort besides the purchase of the $25,000 in Victory bonds. • The county highways account show- ed receipts of $198,283.47, and a bank balance of $9,572,59. A balance of $1,431.80 is shown in the County Home account, the total receipts amounting to $24,355.86, The administration of justice, jail and insurance show an increase. An additional turnkey at the jail was the reason for increased expenditure there. The $27,000 raised for health and hospitals will not likely be spent this year but will stand as a credit to that account, A half-mill was authorized to be raised for this purpose at a form- er session. A letter was read from the Depart- ment of Education acknowledging a resolution from ,Huron county regard- ing postwar plans and provincial aid to school boards to the extent of 50 per cent. for remodeling or rebuilding elementary and secondary schools. The Department of Public Works acknowledged a resolution regarding the dredging of Goderich harbor and stated that the recommendations will be considered when a postwar program for' Goderich is considered. Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, M.P,P., South Huron, wrote in answer to a letter that the department will appoint a police magistrate in Huron county as soon as a man is recommended. He suggested the setting up of a juvenile Court. Discuss Wingham Hospital Grant to the treasurer, atiumnting to $308.06. Matheson, the new agricul- tural representative, is doing a fine job in the county and. we bespeak for him the hearty cooperation of this county council. I4Wg recommend that a sum not to exceed $50 be taken from the junior extension fund by the agricultural representative to help defray the ex- penses of sending a girl to Chicago to the 4H Club competition; that this county " Council 'request the Depart- ment of Agriculture to have the suits department, O.A.C., Guelph, make a soil survey of the county of Huron; that a permanent reforestation and conservation committee in this county be established." Wingham Man Appointed, Nine applicants responded to an ad- vertisement for a constabls, and on Mg, 9, six of these appeared in per- son before the committee and Gordon Deyell, Wingham, was chosen, The territory was re-allotted and a man stationed at Blyth. Charles Salter has moved from Wingham to Blyth, and Mr. Dey'ell has taken over the Wingham territory. Under this system, each county constable will look after the traffic in,his own area. Upon the abolition of the post of traffic officer, Norman Lever was given one month's pay in lieu of notice. No action was taken by council on the suggestion of Dr. R. Hobbs Tay- lor, M.P.P„ that steps be takeh to es- tablish a juvenile court in Huron. This upheld the recommendation of 'the legislative committee to whom.the letter had been referred. It was ex- plained that the present system of hav- ing juveniles tried by the magistrate is satisfactory, and that the setting up of a juvenile court would entail con- siderable expense. By a standing vote of 16-11 the council did not -concur with a clause in a resolution from Waterloo pun- ty, in substitution of a Stratford one), seeking to' have old age pensions in- creased to a reasonable subsistence level; but concurred with the clause asking that the. pension be made pay- able to all- persons "regardless of means." 'The council voted against reducing the age to 60 years, but con- curred with the suggestion that pen- sions be subject to execution and at- tachment. More pupils than ever before en- rolled this year in„the schools of the North Huron inspectorate, Mr. -Kin- kead stated. Ninety-three per cent. of the children in the entrance classes were successful. There were 32 changes of teachers, The total grant paid to rural schools will be $25,000, as compared with $15,000 last year. The war effort of the Children in the county was commendable. The junior Red Cross contributions totalled $3,- 359; war savings stamps purchased amounted to $22,915; and 37% tons of paper were salvaged, . Several spectators, who were in Goderich for the Warden's banquet were invited to speak .Thursday after- noon. They included N. W. Tre, wartha, former warden; Chester Sic- Whinney, a former councilman; L. E. Cardiff, M.P.; John W. Hanna, M.P. P.; J. M. Eckert; a former warden; Fred. Davidson, mayor of Wingham; and R. E. Turner, mayor of Goderich. Spoke On • Safety H. G. Fesster, general manager of, the Ontario Safety League, was also a speaker at the after moon session. "Traffic ' accidents," he predicted, would "grow by leaps and bounds" after. the war, when gas and travel restrictions were removed, He aug- gested that traffic training schools be established to instruct boys and, girls in the Highway Traffic, Act. Bruce Matheson, agricultural repre- sentative, gave a comprehensive review of the work accomplished during the year. He announced that Ruth Carna- chan, Seaforth, had been selected to compete in junior farm extension work in a competition to be held in Chicago. Some 3,900 bags of milkweed floss, collected by the children, are ready to be shipped, On ,the recommendation of the legis- lative committee, the council concur- red with the resolution from Went- worth county that all claims against municipalities for flood damages or other damage claims be determined by referees appointed by the provincial government, and not by actions at law; and with a resolution from the county of Prince Edward requesting extra gas coupons for county coun- cilors. No action was taken on the reso- lution from Latnbton county that jail officials and property be placed under the jurisdiction of the 'county. The Comity Home committee re- ported that new laundry equipment costing. $3,400 had been installed in the home; that 'the tenders of A. D. McCartney to supply 00 tons of stoker coal at $8,/5 per ton and 25 tons of stove coal at $1:6.60 per ton were ac. eeptcd; that the rates' to paying in. mates have been increased from $4.00 to OA per week; that the warden and Mr, Ervin //cob Were authorized to and did procure an electrically driven grain roller'. County council on. Wednesday de- cided that no extra grants will be given to the hospitals in the county. This action was -taken on the recom- mendation of the health and hospital committee. • The county nursing plan was not inaugurated- this year owing: to a shortage of nurses. At a 'former ses- sion, the county authorized that a half- mill rate be set aside for health and 'hospital purposes. The question of whether 1Goderich should 'be included in the ,health plan was raised by Deputy Reeve D. D. Mooney. As the town already has a health system es- tablished, he asked if it would be en- titled to a rebate of its share of the tax imposed. As no money has been spent this year on the plan, the council carried_ the recommendation of the health and hospital committee that no rebate be' given, Reports that protests had 'been en- tered by six municipalities against the grant of $25,000 made to the building fund of Wingham General Hospital last June materialized but proved of a mild nature and did not in any way threaten the status of the grant which has not yet been paid over because of the delay in the commencement of building operations. Boiling down the complaints of the municipalities which were not named in the report of the Health and Hos- pital Committee were that there had been too, much haste in making the grant; that it 'was too large and sought assurance that private gain would not be made from the operations of the institution. Speaking for,,Wingham, Reeve J. J. Evans gave a history of the hospital of that town, how it had started under private enterprise and been turned over to a board of governors repre- senting the ,general public. No doctor or other individual had ever received so much' as a copper ;n dividends or profits. On the 'contrary the hospital had reached its present status as a re- sult of the generosity and sacrificial effort of public spirited women and men, Similar assurance was given' for Goderich hospital by Deputy Reeve I), D. Mooney, for Seaforth by Reeve J. F. Daly and for Clinton hospital by Reeve V. D. Falconer. The rate for indigent patients in the Goderich hospital was increased from $1.75 to $2,00. The council concur- red in the request from Victoria hos- pital, London, that the council assume the• cost of penicillin administered 'to selected county cases as the need might arise, and authorized that a re-_ quest be Sent to the Department of Health that the drug be made available to all citizens, No action was 'taken on the petition orn a number of farmers asking that a. resolution 'be forwarded to the De- partment of Game and Fisheries asking that it declare a closed season for fox- hunting. This step was recommended by the agricultural .conunittee.. "One fleeting' was held since the June session, at Which time Mr. Mathe- son ,agricultural representative, Outlin- ed the work which he had carried out during the sumtner. At the conclus. loft of this Meeting we met with the executive of the Federation of Agri- culture and discussed the matter of the Hilton County War Agricultural Cent- shifted, A motion was submitted and carried disbanding the War Agelettl- tural Committee and authorizing the transfer of finances held by that torm miffed 'to the county treasurer. This money has already been turned over The Children's Aid Society report was presented by the superintendent, H. Edwards. The year had been the most active' in the history of the so- ciety, owing to many problems caused by the war, and included 1,066 visits and 678 interviews. Sixty children are tinder the supervision of the so- ciety; there are 37 prevention, cases, and 533 -under the Unmarried Parents Act. Twelve adoptions were com- pleted. Mr. Edwards and Mrs. M. Chafee spoke briefly on the report. Reeves H. Moffatt, Turnberry, and John Armstrong, Hullett, who were the county representatives at the On- tario Municipal Association conven- tion, gave reports, Favor Library. Committee , The council placed itself on record as favoring the setting up by the 1945 council of a county library committee, to be composed of the warden, two members of the county council, the president and the treasury of the coun- ty library association, the librarian to sit in with the committee. A rumor that Huron county council had recommended the transfer of High County Constable Frank Fox was emphatically spiked by the council on Friday morning and the following motion endorsed: "That Police Commissioner Stringer in Toronto be notified that this coun- (Continued on ` page six)