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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-01-16, Page 6it I M OTimSIWf JMIW tothi 1010 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE Tells of Huron County’s Yearly of The county of Huron has,, for the past few years, kept open for motor vehicles nearly all of its 896 miles of roads tor most of the time dur­ ing the winter months writes T. B- Patterson,. County Engineer of the County of Huron, in the recent is­ sue of Engineering and Contract Record, As in other places the sen­ timent of the public towards snow clearing has changed greatly, the practicability and utility of the work is more generally appreciated and now the demands are for more and better service. The county equipment has also, from time to time, cleared township roads and during the coming winter several townships may arrange to keep clear all of their roads. Twelve townships in this county are located in an area having a high average snowfall and we have severe conditions generally. Snow condi­ tions last year were the wortet with which we have had to contend. Plowing commenced about Christ­ mas and continued until nearly the middle of April. No thaws occurred to lower the snow and almost daily storms necessitated piling the snow \ in higher and wider heaps along the sides of hte road while the traveled . portion shrunk to narrow trails. Public Appreciative At such times users of the roads are subjected to much inconveni­ ence and, at times, hardship, but most people are very reasonable and we receive very few unwarranted complaints. Although such a win­ ter is the cause of many headaches to all having to do with snow clear­ ing, it is a source of satisfaction to be able to look back and visualize that’which we must be prepared foi’ and when milder winters occur there is the satisfaction of knowing that the extra service given during such years more than compensates for the bad conditions of the bad winters. Open winter roads have improved living conditions greatly in the country. It is common practice now for wealthy city business and pro­ fessional men to acquire farms in the icountry on which to establish homes. The farmer has many of the advantages which these men are endeavoring to secure, and with cleared roads during the winter on which to operate cars, life on the farm becomes much more attrac­ tive. With open roads medical aid can be secured more surely this advantage enormous value. quickly and alone is of I storm, and the crawler and grader units are particularly necessary fox* heavy work and to assist in push­ ing hack the banks of snow on the sides. Ordinary- trucks of three- ton capacity are now powered with as much as 100 h.p. and will do a surprising amount of work. Ad­ mittedly snow clearing is the cause of more repairs than ordinary sum­ mer work, but repair costs on such trucks are relatively low, Chains are the cause of increased impact on snow plow trucks so that we use the snow type lug tire, without chains, and replace them ixx the summer, as such tires are not satis­ factory for high speed >summe’i“ work. None of our truck wings are of the full hydraulic type, but the purchase of that type of wing is to be recommended, as there are so many obstructions to be met with that much time would be saved to the outfit, and more conxfort pro­ vided for the operator if such wings were used. It is our prac­ tice to provide heavier plows than that recommended by the manu­ facturers so that there will be no need to take them to the shop for reinforcing or repair. Moreover, the larger plows will operate sat­ isfactorily in deeper snow. Consider Three Shifts Our plows are operated day and night when there is plowing to do. In the past we have used only two shifts of operators but the work is strenuous and this year we are con­ sidering three shifts. The foreman in charge of each unit is required to telephone my office each day,, to re­ port progress and conditions and receive any special instructions. Where practicable, heated garage accommodation is provided but some of our units are seldom with­ in reach of a home garage and are too big to be accommodated in a lo­ cal garage, so that they must be serviced outside,' often in a storm. Operating such plows is a work of hardship and endurance, and it is doubtful if many who use the open road in the winter realize that TE is made possible by men who carry out such jobs as greasing a trac­ tor during a zero weather storm, in the shelter of a snowdrift. We are told by those made the Journey, that to success is paved with blocks who have the road stumbling t UNDERSTANDING OUR FARM PROBLEMS According to the admonitions King (Solomon, and the experience of countless wise men before and since his time, we should be primar­ ily interested and occupied with acquiring wisdom and understand­ ing. We, as Ontario farm people, are shortly to be given an unique opportunity to better understand oui’ problems in this complex, war- torn and insecure world. Beginning January 21, at 9.00 p.m. there is going to be a series of farm broadcasts undex’ the gen­ eral heading, “’Farmers’ Radio Forum”. There will be 12 broad­ casts, one each week until the series is completed. Mr. H. H. Hannam, who has heard one recorded sample broadcast writes as follows: “It is exceptionally good; the best thing Of its kind I have ever heard—it Seems to me that it is going to be so good that there is little possibili­ ty of your recommending it highly to oux’ own people,” In order that farm people get the most educational value of these broadcasts a movement is being launched to get listening groups established throughout the entire province; This movement • was initiated by farm leaders but the provincial government is giving : financial assistance to make possible office facilities in Toronto. This Toronto office will give guidance to and carry on correspondence with local listening groups. Mr, Leon­ ard Harman has Been appointed, provincial secretary and -his office is located at 28 -Duke St., Toronto. There need be no definite opti­ mum size fox’ a listening group, t An aggregation of 15 to 30 people or what could be accommodated in the average farm home would be a suitable size. The listening groups would rotate their meetings among members of the group who have radios in their homes, What needs to be accomplished right away before these valuable too can out broadcasts get under way is for many community-minded people to call in a few of their neighbors, have an organization meeting, and ■elect the necessary officers. The most important office would he sec­ retary, who would carry on some correspondence with the Toronto office. Here is an opportunity for us all to give support to a movement that will be mutually helpful to ourselves and our neighbors. We, as farmers, have everything to gain and nothing to lose by aggressive­ ly supporting and promoting these listening groups. You, who have been interested enough to read this article thus far should take the in­ itiative and call in youi' neighbors and form one of these listening groups. If we are not willing and interested enough to put forth this little bit of effort for the welfare of our industry then agriculture is indeed in a sorry plight. Our On­ tario farm papers are favourable to the idea and no doubt will convey much general information but for further definite and concrete, infor­ mation on organization and conduct­ ing these listening groups,’Write the following address: Mr, (Leonard Harman, 'Provincial Secretary, Far­ mers’ Radio Forum, 28 Duka St,, Toronto, Ont. ’Or if you get in touch with the writer I shall give you any assistance I can. K. E. Jackson, Kippen, Ont, CROMARTY The annual meeting of the Pres­ byterian. Church was held in the basement of the church, conducted by Rev, Peter Jamieson, Thomas L. Scott was appointed secretary pro tern. Alex MacDougald will be convener of the managing commit­ tee and the ushers were re-appoint­ ed. Jaxnes Scott moved a vote of thanks to all wlxo had helped dur­ ing the year in the church’s work, and Thomas -Qlivei’ motion, Mrs. Russell Scott Agnes, Mrs. Thomas Peter Jamieson, Mrs. ilton, Mrs. Thos. Laing, ■ attended the annual meeting of the Strat­ ford Presbyterial in St. Andrew’s 'Church, Stratford. seconded the and daughter, L. Scott, Mrs. William Ham- »!• i & 111: $ » 8 ! «Tf*WM0DEl?H »»’»»;•/fireproof ‘•J ••^‘►HOTELS ;!•»«> LOCATED _$*?!•/ »B*sv Before I married Maggie dear I was her pumpkin pie, Her precious peach, her honey lamb, The apple of her eye. But after, years of married life This thought I pause to utter: Those fancy names are gone, and now I’m just her bread and butter! KIPPEN WU Meets The W.M.S< met on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 8th, for their first meeting of the new year and had a splendid attendance, ft was held at the home of Mrs. Allan Johnson. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. J. Henderson and opened with hymn 28, This was followed by ! the theme toi* the year, “Hiving a Christian Life” and the theme fox* January, ‘‘Finding the Way Through ■Bible .Study”, after which there was a responsive reading, No. 696 in the Hymnary. The Bible read­ ings were taken by Irma Ferguson, Mrs. T. Workman and, Mrs. Mon- tieth. One verse of “O Word of God. Incarnate” was sung between each Bible reading. The topic, tak­ en from "Witnesses iji Japan” and being the life of Dr. and Mrs, Nor­ man, was in charge of Mrs. N. Alex­ ander. She was assisted by Mrs. ' Finlayson, Mrs. A. McMurtree and Mrs. Chandler. Mrs. Henderson offered a reading, “Finding the Way Through Bible Study.” Hymn “Break Thou the Bread of Life” was sung and Mrs. Henderson gave the closing prayer. Lunch was served 'by Circle No. 2. The many friends of Mr.'A. Riek- ei’ will be sorry to know he is con-, fined to his room through illness, the and A BOX’S ALPHABET Attempt great things. Build for the future. Cultivate friendships. . Develope a hobby, Educate the hands, Forget injuries, t Get an education, Hope always, Imitate heroes, Judge justly, Keep dean. Lend a hand, Make a fresh start, Never give up, Own good books, Play the game, Question wise folks, Read wisely, Seek success,' Trust Providence, . Use every talent, Venture with courage, Welcome advice, X-ray subtle temptations, Yield to authority, Zealously aspire. PARSON—SIM A quiet but pretty wedding took place at the Church at Clive, comber 22, when Sim became the Chester Parsons, Mrs. Chester L. Alberta. Miss Gladys Parsons, sis­ ter of the groom, was bridesmaid and Mr, Norman Sim, brother of the bride, was best man. The bride wore a floor-length dress of rose satin apd a coronet on her hair and, carried a bouquet of sweetheart roses. ed in a powder blue dress of sheer. During the signing of the register Mrs. Frank Knight sang “I Love You Truly”. After the ceremony the young couple left on a short trip to Edmonton. The groom a grandson 'of Mrs. S. Parsons Exeter, f Swedish Lutheran Alberta, p» Be- Miss Luella Pearl bride of Albert son of Mr. arid Parsons of Tees* The bridesmaid "was attir- is Of - Pert and Pertinent “It takes something more the assembling of poetic words make a poet.” —and to feed him. than to of vic- Mr, Irvine Foster spent week-end at the home of Mr, Mrs. W. Horney. - A number of boys from this inity left last week fox* Chatham, to take a month’s training for Home Defence. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Pybus and family of Zurich spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. H. Ricker. Mr. and Mrs. W. Horney visited with’ the latter’s mother, Mr. and Mrs. J, Stacey of Exeter on Monday, iMiss Mildred Pybus of Zurich is spending a few days with her grand­ mother, Mrs. H, Ricker and also spent the week-end with Miss Irma. Ferguson. Wedding bells are ringing in the vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. B. Keys of Bayfield spent Tuesday last at the home of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Jones. 'Struggling ‘ Column Paragraphed (being dunned for rent and en­ deavoring to put on a bold front)': ‘‘Let me tejl you this....in a few ■years, people will look at this build­ ing and say....‘Non-conformist, the famous columnist, used to Jive there!’ ” Patient and long-suffering land­ lord: “And let me tell you this.... if you don’t pay your rent tonight, they’ll be able to say it tomorrow ” 1 » MRS. JENNIE CHAPMAN, OF AILSA CRAIG, BURIED Funeral services were held “Industry shows every sign emerging with flying colors.” —flying jn which direction? ‘T would say to all women just four words: ‘Be yourself, be femin­ ine'.”—says a famous actress. —to which might be added more ‘behave.... one at her home in Ailsa Craig for Mrs. Jennie Chapman, widow of the late Edwin Chapman, who died on Sat­ urday hr her 82nd year, Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Brins­ ley. She is survived by two daugh­ ters and one son, Mrs. A. J- Spring­ er, of Duluth, Minn., and Miss Jen­ nie and Joseph, in Ailsa Craig. Mr- Chapman predeceased her 20 years ago and since then she and her family have carried on, the family shoe business. “Man in Maryland he. had run over with bile three weeks ago.” —if everybody had girlmarries his automo- to do that there wouldn’t be so much reckless driving. (TODAY’S SIMILE: As careful as a Nudist crossing a barbed-wire fence. ■Oley Okeydoke. They had Ibeen /invited to din­ ner at the house of a proxninent lo­ cal resident. As there was no one to look after little Tommy, it was necessary to take him too, The meal started off well enough, but while Tommy .was trying to cut the meat on his plate it slipped -off on to the floor, and his mother’s face flushed. “Tommy,” she whispered tense­ ly, “you must apologize Ayres at once. Get up something quickly.” The- child slowly picked from the floor and said: Mrs. Ayres, meat always does do that.” to .Mrs. and say the meat “I’m sorry It’s funny, but tough Biliousness is just another name for a clogged or sluggish liver. It is a very common complaint, but can be quickly remedied by stimulating the flow of bile. This softens the accumulated mass, the poisons are carried out of the system, and the •liver and bowels are relieved and toned up. ■ / Milburn’s Laxa-Liver Pills quicken and enliven the sluggish liver, open­ ing up every channel, by causing a free flow of bile and thus cleansing the liver of the clogging impurities. They are small and easy to take. Do not gripe, weaken or sicken. Tha T. Milburn Co., 144., Toronto. Ont. Snow Clearing) In days, gone by this county has expended as much as $7,000 in a winter providing roads for sleigh traffic and clearing snow piles from 'the road In the spring. About double this amount of expenditure will keep them clear of snow for motor- traffic during the average year, while the advantages are enor­ mously greater. Assuming tha£ •roads are snow covered for three months Of the year, the monthly cost of maintaining a mile of coun­ try road during the summer may be placed at ,$40.00. If snow clear­ ing cost $36.‘00 per mile for the winter, the monthly cost would be $12.00 per mile, so that relatively the winter cost is much less than during the summer. I have not ob­ served the snow clearing causes any appreciable increase in ‘the maintenance cost of road surfaces. One of the chief advantages re­ sulting from reconstruction of our roads is in connection with snow removal. Narrow cuts through hills are a source of trouble, as they fill quickly and the space for the snow plowed out is limited. Narrow grades do not permit of the snow being pushed back as far as it should be, and the plowing units are frequently in danger of drop­ ping over the shoulder into the ditch. A realization of these cir­ cumstances will hasten the regrad­ ing of township roads as well as main roads. The roads to be, kept open during any year should be determined ear­ ly in the season in order that ade­ quate equipment may be provided and so that the plowing may be done from the time of the first snowfall, and no snow be permitted to become packed or frozen on the toa-d. Su'ch snow and ice is the cause of much trouble to plows, and it Is not difficult to realize that loose, newly-fallen snow, is m;uch easier to remove. Whenever prac­ ticable we leave about two or three inches Of snow on the roads tor sleigh traffic, • Equipment all V-Typc- The County of Huron owns seven plows—all of the V Type, one of, which is kept In reserve to do the extra work that usually develops. This year it is ottr Intention to se­ cure extra snow plowing fittings so that a truck requiring repair may be quickly replaced and the blow be put back to work. These plows are propelled by a crawler tractor, one tandem gra- I dor, one totir-wlieel-drivsn truck' j and rear-driven trucks. 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