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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1948-03-18, Page 2THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 18,, 1948 VARNA The regular meeting of the Var- na Y.P.U. was held at the home. of Anson McKinley with the president, Arnold Keyes presiding. The meet- ing opened with hymn number 237. Miss Hern read the scripture and followed with prayer. Hymn 66 was sung and a business period followed. Mary Beatty gave the topic which was "What is my Share?" Hymn 285 was sung and the Mizpah benedic- tion repeated. Barbara McConnell and Helen Erratt had charge of the recreation which followed. The next meeting ' will be held. March 15, at the home of John McConnell. Bob McKinley will give the topic and John Robinson will have change of the recreation. - Mrs. Ernie 1VIcClinchey enter- tained the Varna United Church W. A. in her home on Feb, 25th, eigh- teen members were present. The meeting opened by singing the theme song with Mrs. Will Stephenson pre- siding. Hymn "Take my life and let it be" was sung. Mrs. Anson Cole- man read the scripture lesson from John 21. 4-17 after which Mrs. Will. Stephenson gave some thoughts on the lesson. The hymen "Take up thy Cross, the Saviour said " was sung. Mrs. Ernie McOlinchey then took change of the business. The March roll call is to be answered with an Easter thought. Rachel Johnston read the minutes of the. last aneet- ing and moved their adoption. It was decided to hold a social around March 17. The ladies then worked on articles for the bazaar. A. delici- ous tea was served by the lunch committee. The meeting closed by repeating the W. A. Prayer. BAYFIELD Miss Jean Sturgeon of Preston spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. Sturgeon. Miss Alice Parker is visiting friends in London this week. Mr. Clarence Larson and Miss Lite. Simpson of London, spent the week- end with the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. Reheny Larson. Mrs. T. Weston returned home on Saturday after spending the past week in Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. A. Furter and son Bill of London spent Sunday with Mrs. Wm. Stinson. • A very successful box social was held in the Town hall on Wednesday evening last under the auspices of the Lion's Club. Around $70.00 was cleared for the Food for Britain Fund. The Bayfield Valley Five stip- plied the music for dancing. The National Film Board pictures shown in the Public School on Fri- day evening was largely attended and greatly enjoyed. Films slated for future showings are "The Royal Tour of Africa" and "The Royal Wedding". These pictures are ex- pected xpected to be shown in March and April respectively. Miss Elizabeth Reid returned home on Tuesday after visiting friends in Clinton. ' Mr. George Weston left on Men - day for Detroit where he will spend the next three weeks. Miss Elizabeth Weston is visiting her sister Mrs. T. Elliott in Holmes- ville. much the decision made ' by the Mit- chell Council, resolved, that in view of the large surplus now on hand at the High School Board, that it is in the interest of the Township that this Council instructs the present_ Logan Trustee, that Logan Council will oppose any 1948 levy for High School purposes, as Logan Council feel they have enough surplus on hand and are opposed to any pre- parations for a new wing at the present time, Clerk to notify each Municipality in High School Dis- trict." By a member of the Council it was brought to the attention of the Council that it was being said that Assessments were to be raised equal. to County Equalization or about $1,000.00 per hundred acres. Pos- sibly few ratepayers realize they have been paying taxes levied by the County of such basis, High School taxes were always on County Equal- ization as well as other County levies with the exception that in the local High School district, 1947, it was on the local assessment and will hereafter again be on County equal- ization though paid direct to the High School board. High School Act was amended to that effect in fall of year 1947. Logan Township present County equalization is $3,- 466,423.00. Suppose the County asked for General purposes an amount equal to a 5 mill rate on total County equalization that would mean approximately $17,332.11 for Logan to make up and then to strike that on the local assessment would mean a little better than a 6 mill rate, local assessment for 1948 being $2,855,707.00, if Logan local asses- sment were the seine as the County Equalization the mill rates would be lower, Logan would gain however on LOGAN Logan Council met at the call of the Reeve. All members being pre- sent. A resolution was passed to go into session to consider several by- laws, particularly one the Federa- tion had petitioned for, namely, to control the Warble fly. By-law 450 confirming the ap- nointment of Howard Tackson as Assessor for Logan Twp. salary to be $$150.00 plus extra for the col- lection of Dog tax, 15c each, was read and passed. By-law No. 451, for the control of the Warble fly. All cattle must now be treated for Warble fly between this date and June 30th. No cattle may be brought into the Twp. before June 30th unless they have been treated in the same year. By-law No. 451, to protect poul- try or pay damages by dogs or wild animals if the damage is 501bs or over, was read and passed, A resolution was passed request- ing equesting that the Highway Dept. place blinker lights at Dublin, Bornholm and W. Monkton County road and Hi airway intersections. Council them adjourned, John A. Rudolph, Clerk. Logan Township council met March lst at 1 p.m. in TWD, hall. All members being present, the Reeve presided, minutes read, adopted and signed, correspondence read. In connection with a communica- tion from Mitchell it was moved, seconded and carried unanimously: '"That this Council having considered Me renly received from Mitchell `Council in connection with the High School District. regret very VIAMINIARAMANNAPIAAAIWYWY 'i1"064bs'0.f1g1A41l Peat Moss Chick Starter Chick Grit Cane Molasses Cod Liver Oil Fertilizer an;tl Grass Seed Carload, of Wire and Steel Posts SEAFORTH FARMERS 'CO-OPERATIVE PHONE 9 PIAARANWWWWWIRGIAMMANN the 1 mill subsidy paid by the ,Gov- ernment. The question is, which of ,the assessments are the nearest cor- rect, the County Equalization or tea local assessnients? It is hoped when the new act conies into working; un -1 der the County Assessor; the matter. will be satisfactoraly adjusted. The clerk was instructed to adver- tise for tenders for hauling, and crushing of gravel. 7,500 cu. yds. flat rate, :tenders opened April 5th 4, p.m. The Clerk was instructed to advertise for tenders for the con- struction of the North 'East drain, tenders to be opened April 5th 3 p. m. Clerk was instructed to prepare a by-law for the control of Warble fly, providing the Act has been signed or is in force. Notice of Otto Bauer, not accepting appointment as Poundkeeper was accepted by Coun- cil. Road Sup. was instructed to or- der cement for the construction o „a bridge at lot 10, con. 10, Howard Jackson was appointed Assessor for. the Township of Logan, Accounts paid, roads, $2,521,00; general, $70.36. Council adjourned for regular meeting to April 5th, 1 p.m. Special meeting to all ratepayers interested in Co-operative Hospitalization at the Twp. hall, Friday, Mareb 5, at 8 o'clock in the evening. For informa- tion consult Russell Hill, R. 4, Mit- chell.' John A. Rudolph, Clerk. 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