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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-06-24, Page 3THE EXETER T1MES-ADV0CATE, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 24th, 1943 Page 3 Warden Tuckey’s Address to Members . of Huron County Council Members of the County Council; Ladies and gentlemen: It is good to look into your faces again after a long, hard winter, and from all ap* lmarances you have all survived the Winter very well. I welcome you to this our second session of our County Council of 1943. I regret the ab­ sence of Reeve John Ferguson, of Hullett, and hope for his speedy recovery. Since we last met, in this Council Chamber, your property committee has carried out certain redecorations and I hope you will avail yourself of the opportunity of inspecting the Court House and add your stamp of approval during the Session’ A stok- er has also been installed in the registry office and is very satisfact­ ory, The County roads have beep in- spected during the past few weeks and while considerable damage has been caused from the winter con­ ditions and floods, most of the roads have been repaired or are under repair, and if sufficient repair mater­ ial is available, I feel our roads Will be kept in the best possible shape, No new construction can be undertaken on account of shortage of material due to the war and this year it is only a matter of mainten­ ance, We have had a unmber of wash­ outs on our County roads on account of recent heavy floods and it has been necessary to build a new cul­ vert at iGorrie. This is being done with County employees and is well on its way to completion. Our County this year is favored with having the 19 4 3 Convention of Managers and Matrons of County Homes in Ontario and is to be held at Sunset Hotel, in Goderich, next week, June 22,'23 and 24. There will be particulars presented to you in this regard and I trust you will give it your support. Considerable improvements have beeu carried out at the Home at Clinton and I know you will all endorse these when you see them. They all tend to improve the Home and make the place more enjoyable for our old folks and the management, Thei Agriculture Committee has been active this season and are striv­ ing to make production in the Coun­ ty tops in 19 43. I call upon each and everyone of you County Council members to do your utmost to help the farmer attain this objective this year. Food is needed as never before, for ourselves and the starving mil­ CROMARTY Mr. Richard Speare who has spent the past winter with his bro­ ther at Cromarty is leaving for Cal­ gary where he has lived for a num­ ber of years. Mrs. McDonald, of Owen Sound, is spending a few days with her son in the village. Mr. John Scott, Mr. Frank Har- burn and son, motored to Dillsburg to visit Mr. McKay, a former teach­ er of Cromarty school. At the time of writing Mr. Mc­ Donald is slightly indisposed. Mr, Jas. Kerr has been employ­ ed to make improvements on the sidewalks of the village which is being done and is certainly a fine improvement as part of the side­ walks were almost out of sight. The cemetery is also undergoing renova­ ting which was much needed. Mrs. Leonard Houghton has re­ turned after visiting at Mt. Forest with friends. WINCHELSEA Quit a number from the commun­ ity attended the anniversary services at Thames Road on Sunday. Freeman Horne and Harold Dav­ is were in Wiarton on Monday for a load of cedar posts. Master Bobbie Pooley visited one day last week with Kevin Delbridge of Exeter. Mrs. Freeman Horne returned, home after spending a few days with her' sister, Miss Joy Whitlock, of St, Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. John Coward and family, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duncan, of Tham­ es Road. Mr. and Mrs. George Davis spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Alex­ ander, of Lumley. Mrs. S. Miller, of Cromarty, spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. F. W< Batten. Mr. and Mrs. James Horne, Mr, and Mrs. (Freeman Horne and Kathleen, Visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Reid, of Luck­ now. A-l BABY CHICKS Large White Leghorns, Barred Rocks, Brown Leghorns, Austro- lorps, Barred Rocks x White Leg­ horn, Write ,or phone for price list. Phone 3 8-3, GrahtOn, A. II. SWITZER HATCHERY Granton, Ont* lions of Europe, which we are going to be called upon to help feed as' soon as the invasion of that contin­ ent gets under way. I submit for your consideration at this Session, the prohibiting of the slaughtering of veal calves or baby beefs, under the age of II years or under the weight of possibly 9Q0 lbs. This would be a movement to pro­ duce more beef per head and as we only have a limited number of calves each year, it would serve to increase actual production, in pounds of‘beef in this country. The Huron County Council’s in­ fant of yesterday, has grown to be a beautiful youth of today. However, the youth is still in the growing stage and is in a very healthy con­ dition and I solicit your assistance for the Huron County 'Federation of Agriculture, both morally and fin­ ancially. This organization had a! red letter Field Day in Seaforth on June 7th and we can justly be proud of any organization in our County that can show us they are striving to improve quality and increase production at this time and trying to get on their feet and be self supporting at the same time. The war has been more favorable for us in the past few months. The Allies, under the able leadership’ of General Montgomery, in Africa, have been able to oust the Axis and Italian powers from that Continent. The Allies sea-power is gradually win­ ning supremacy on the oceans. We have gone on the offensive in the air and are now able to pound the Axis in his own backyard. In all, the situation is a great deal improved to what it jWas when we last met in this Court’House. May the day not be too far hence, when Hitler and his gang will be razed from the face of this earth forever, and this old world be made a safer and better place to live in. It is my sincere hope that when peace has been declared and our coming generations look back at our accomplishments and can say that this world was the better for us having lived in it. I wish to thank all of the County Officers and members of the Council for their kind co-operation and wish that all committees get their reports in early so that our Session might go along in fine order and we may be able to adjourn in record time, that we might let each and every one of you back to your busy farms and business places. CENTRALIA Miss Marjorie Isaac, of • Saints- bury, was a week-end guest with Miss Grace Andrew. Cpl. Donald Blair, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Jas. Blair. Mrs. S. Henry and family, of Har­ riston, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hicks. Miss Alice Adamac nas completed her secretarial course at the Tech­ nical school. London, and is holi­ daying at her home here. Mrs. Jack Andrew and friend, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. George Hicks. Mrs. William Drennan and Bob­ bie are visiting , with friends at Kingsbridge. Don’t forget the Home and School Club picnic on the school grounds on Friday of this week. There will b a picnic supper followed by sports Everybody welcome, come and bring your lunch basket. Mrs. B. Cook and brother are spending a week with relatives in Hamilton. Mrs. G. Flynn attended the Fath­ er’s Day service at St. James church, Clandeboye, on Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith, Mar­ lene and friends from Wallaceburg, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. William Bowden. The Centralia Sunday school are having a "special offering at their service on Sunday next, (June 27), for the Greek Relief Fund. • The Sunday school picnic held at Spruce Grove on Saturday after­ noon proved very successful, Fol­ lowing is a list of sports: boys and girls race. 5 years and under, Shir­ ley Lightfoot, Donna Me Falls; girls 8 years and under, Marjorie Light­ foot, Marina Bowden; boys 12 years and under, Lawrence Lightfoot, Rex Skinner; girls 12 years and un­ der, Hazel Me Falls, Audrey Har­ rison; open race for boys, Steve Molnar, Lawrence Lightfodt, open race for girls, Doris Skinner, Jean Hepburn; married men’s race, G. Me (Falls, Cecil Skinner; married ladies race, Mrs. Jack Essery, Mrs. Arthur Lightfoot; three legged 'race Jean Hepburn and Helen Essery; necktie race, Jean Hepburn, Steve Molnar, Mrs. Arthur Lightfoot, Lawrence Lightfoot; ladies kicking the slipper, Doris Skinner, Mrs. J. Essery; high jump, Pearl Merriam, Steve Molnar; primary class, Hazel Me Falls, Gail Spring; fishing con­ test, Helen Essery's group; nail driving contest, Eva Merriam; gues­ sing length of string, Mrs. Lloyd Hodgson. CLANDEBOYE The meeting of the Clandeboye W.L was held at the home of Mrs* MaoNuughtou with the president, Mrs. D. Henry, presiding. It was decided that the members of the institute be divided into four groups, each group having a con­ vener and being responsible for making money in some way for the work of the institute. A paper on current events was prepared by Mrs. W. Scott and read by Mrs. E, Dobbs. The report of the district annual meeting was given by the delegates, Mrs. MaoNaughton and Mrs, G. Young. The branch is filling ten jpillows to be used ,at the blood clinic, to be held in Lucan shortly. A quiz was conducted by Mrs, James Hall on Chapter 2 in emergencies in war dealing with shock. Mrs, A. Rosser wop the contest, SHIPKA The annual picnic of the Ladies’ Aid and Sunday School was held Saturday afternoon last at Grand Bend, The weather was ideal and most everyone took part in the sports, About 75 sat down to a well-laden table in spite of the rationing. Everyone enjoyed the outing. Miss Ida Sweitzer and lady friend, ONTARIO MAINTAINS X $21,564,144.90 10. ’rovince of Ontario GOVERNMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF ONtARIO anta of Windsor, are spending a couple of weeks Vacation with relatives here. Miss Mildred Lamport returned to Stratford Sunday after spending a week at her home here, Mr, and Mrs. Sam’l Sweitzer re­ turned to Timmins this week after spending a week with relatives here. Quite a number from here at­ tended the Decoration Day Services in Crediton on Sunday last. Word has beep received from Mr. Jerry Vanstein Kist that he is not getting along as well as his relatives would like to see. Teacher: Tommy, can you tell us what a cannibal is? Tommy: No’m. Teacher: Well, if you were to eat your father and mother, what would that make you? Tommyj An orphan. PAY- AS -YOU - GO - POLICY time of bringing down the Provincial Budget on March 19th, 1943, it was indicated that the figures were Interim figures and that definite and final figures would be supplied as soon as the accounting of the Treasury Department was complete for the year. These are the final figures for the twelve months ended March 31st, 1943. Certi­ fied correct by H. A. Cotnam, Chartered Accountant, Provincial Auditor. They speak for themselves. Combined surplus on Ordinary and Capital Account.. Reduction in the Gross Debt............................................... Reduction in the Net Debt.................................................... Reduction in Contingent Liabilities................................... Reduction in the Funded Debt............................................ Reduction in the Treasury Bill Debt................................... A bank overdraft left over from the previous fiscal year of $5,793,286.92 was paid off. There was added to the Provincial Sinking Funds the sum of $1,196,805.66. Every tax-payer in every Ontario city, town, village and township has benefited from the Provincial Government’s Pay-As-You-Go Policy. For as a direct result of this Policy, the Provin­ cial Government has passed on the following actual financial benefits to Ontario municipalities between April 1, 1935, hud March 31, 1943, amounting to over seventy millions, five hundred and forty-three thousand dollars. Municipal Subsidy............... Maintenance of Indigent Patients in Sanatoria....* Township Road Subsidy...... King’s Highways.................. County Roads......................... Old Age Pensions.................. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, HON. A. ST. CLAIR Further information g/adly supplied upon request to PARLIAMENT BLDGS., TORONTO GORDON, Provincial Treasurer M’GILTJVRAY TOWNSI11P SCHOOL TEACHER HONORED A large number of parents and pupils of S. S. No. 8, McGillivray enjoyed -a social evening on the school grounds to bid farewell to Miss L. McLeod, who has been the teacher for the past two years, and leaves now to take over S* S. No, 9, Lobo. The evening was spent in games on the lawn, after which a pro­ gram was enjoyed in the school, with Joe Tweddie making a capable chairman* (Miss McLeoa was called to the platform, when Alice Stewart read a suitable address, stressing the good teaching and the example of clean and upright living to the children. Katherine Ross, Marjorie Robinson and Catherine Stewart presented Miss McLeod with a pair of dressing table lamps and an umbrella. Citizen (at police station): Could I see the prisoner who was arrested for robbing our house last night? Desk sergeant: Hm-m-ml What do you want to see him about? Citizen: I want to find out how he got into the house without waking up my Wife. 7,288,500.00 2,000,640.00 17,192,059.00 1,249,442.50 7,007,948.00 ^Cumulative to December 31, 1942, end of Sanatoria Year. 7. 8. 9. 1st. Mary’s Man Killed by Explosion Alfred Crainie, aged. of St.- Marys, was killed about noon on Sunday while his chum, John Cappa 19, was seriously injured and ad­ mitted to Stratford hospital. The two men had gone down to the cel­ lar of Crainie’s home presumably to see a jig-saw. Soon an explosion shook the house and Mrs. Crainie, who was preparing dinner, ' ran down the steps but failed to get, any response to her calls. A neigh­ bor on being summoned, found Crainie still breathing in a pool of blood, Cappa, in great pain, succeed­ ed in mounting the stairs to the kitchen, St. Marys police were cal­ led to investigate and found the basement badly damaged by the ex­ plosion, which, it is surmised, was due to handling of dynamite caps. Among other injuries Crainie had his left hand blown off, his right hand mutilated while severe wounds were on his forehead and near his heart. The funeral was held Tues­ day. f The 1943 Convention of Manag­ ers and Matrons of County Homes in Ontario is bei-ng held this week at Sunset Hotel, Goderich, June 22, 23, and 24th. $27,766,504.72 19,906,519.85 11,686,815.15 2,505,441.37 7,868,100.00 6,500,000.00 Pensions for the Blind........ Mothers’ Allowances........... Municipal Hydro Radial Relief ............................... Training Schools.................. TOTAL........................... 145,580.00 12,724,438.00 1,246,622.82 123,657.83 KIRKTON RED CROSS The Kirkton Red Cross Society sent the following articles to head­ quarters in Toronto: 13 Urge gttiM 10 girls’ dresses, 9 girls’ panties, $ girls’ blodses, 24 girls* skirts, 2g ladies slips. 5 pairs women's knick­ ers, baby’s coat, baby’s bonnet, 6 pairs babies' booties and 3 pairs mifte-sweepers mitts, Nagging, Dragging Pains In the Back Many women have to do their own housework, and the constant bend' ing over, lifting, making beds, sweeping, irpning, sewing, so neces­ sary to perform their household, duties puis a heavy strain on the back and kidneys, and if there were no kidney weakness the back would be strong and well. Doan's Kidney Pills help to give relief to weak, backache, kidney suf­ fering women. Doan’s Kidney Pills are put up in an oblong grey box with our trade mark a “ Maple Leaf” on the wrapper, Don’t accept a substitute. Be sure and get (<Doan’s.” The T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont.