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parts of Holland, Belgium, Northern
France, Jugoslavia and Rumania.
Nazis to Retaliate
Berlin-—German officials challenged
a British allegation that the Nazi sub
marine.weapon had been foiled. They
said that Great Britain’s unrestricted
blockade of German exports would
bring swift retaliation.
Election Ban to Stand
St. Thomas — Premier Hepburn
told a representative gathering of
county elected officials at the banquet
tendered Warden Ashton sPineo, that
the Provincial Government has.no in
tention of withdrawing from their de
termination to put through legislation
to i^ake the two-year term for elected
municipal bodies effective.
Grand, River Civic Appeals Dismissed
Kitchener — After a resumed hear
ing of four days, the Ontario Muni
cipal Board dismissed without costs
appeals of six municipalities against
assessment in the $2,000,000 Grand
River conservation project. The chair
man asserted that in future years the
municipalities participating will un
doubtedly find the conservation pro
ject “invaluable.” 'Municipalities ap
pealing were Kitchener, Brantford,
Preston, Fergus, Waterloo and Paris.
fense, as the result of a police inves
tigation into the death of Mary Myr
tle Lehardt, 18, of London. The girl's
mother, Mrs. Myrtle Lenhardt, aged
42, was arrested at her home after
the charges of conspiracy1 were sworn
out, Also charged are Lawrence Len-
hardt, aged 24, brother of the dead
girl, and Harvey Abel, 18, of Clar
ence street, her- friend.
To Block Nazi Exports
Paris — The French Government
announced formation of a special “In
ner Cabinet” to help co-ordinate the
Allies’ economic fight against Ger
many, joined Great Britain in parallel
action to block seaborne-Nazi exports.
Watch Planes Sowing- Mines
London — Another eyewitness ac
count' of reported minelaying activity
by German planes in British -waters
was given by a resident of the Essex
coast who said he saw German planes
cruise over the surface of the water
dropping, "a number Of black objects”
which did not explode.
New Rumanian Premier
Pleases Britain 1 '
London — Return to the Rumanian
premiership of George Tatarescu as’a
result of the Cabinet crisis in Buch
arest was greeted with satisfaction in
British Government quarters. Tatar
escu is recognized as pro-Ally.
U.S. Ambassador Called Home
London — The United States Em
bassy announced that Ambassador
Joseph P. Kennedy has been called
home for consultation and will leave
by <plane from Lisbon, Portugal, Dec.
2nd.
Hitler Consults With War Leaders
Berlin — Adolf Hitler discussed the
progress of the war with the leaders
of Germany’s armed forces in a meet
ing at the chancellery. It was Hitler’s
annual fall reception of the heads of
the three branches of the armed forc
es with their staffs.
German Expansion Seen
Paris — The newspaper Paris-Soir
printed extracts from what it said was
an official Nazi document outlining
Germany’s war aims as re-establish
ment of the Reich’s '“linguist and eth
nical frontiers,” return of Alsace-Lor
raine from France and annexation of
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Vigorous gestures from the vigor
ous head of British field forces as
General Gort confers with Air Vice- the next move of the" enemy.
Marshal C. H. B. Blunt,' somewhere
in France. Their men now well
tablished on French soil,, they wait
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To Buy Canada’s Tobacco
Ottawa — The British Government
has set aside sufficient foreign ex
change for British buyers to cover
purchases of 8,000,000 pounds of Can
adian tobacco and this action “has
greatly simplified” the marketing
problems of the industry, Prof. Archie
Leitch, of Gueph, Ont., said.
Want Finns to Withdraw
Helsingfors — The Russian-Finnish
crisis reached an acute stage when the
Soviet Government, charging Finnish
artillery fired on its troops, demand
ed that the Finns withdraw “immed
iately” 20 to 25 kilometres from the
frontier. Finland denied there had
been any shooting,
Britain’s Peace Aims
London — Prime Minister Chamb
erlain broadcast the Allies’ peace aims
in their war with Germany as the ob
literating of “fear of aggression” and
establishment of “some machinery
capable of conducting and guiding”
the development of a “new Europe.”
He said Great Britain had full confi
dence in ultimate victory.
war
Canada to Spend $315,000,000
First Year
Ottawa — Cost of Canada’s
effort for the first year of conflict is
estimated at $315,000,000, Finance
Minister Ralston said in an address.
This is almost 50% greater than all
war expenditures in the First Great
War up to March, 1916, the minister
said- The Government is planning a
3-year program. 6
Cruisers Damaged
London — Damage to -the cruiser
Belfast by a torpedo or a mine was
announced by the admiralty as Great
Britain mobilized her resources to
fight against German mine menace.
CONDENSED REPORT
OF COUNTY COUNCIL
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the county now has fifty miles of hard
surfaced county roads. He said that
no mistake had been made this year
in embarking on a grading program.
About fifteen miles of heavy grading
had been done, operating sixteen
hours with two shifts producing im
proved results. Consideration is being
given, Mr. Patterson said, to operat
ing the machines twenty-four hours,
which would result in cheaper opera
tion.
Mr. Patterson, in answer to an in
quiry from Reeve Wilson, said there
are 380 miles of county roads in Hur
on.
Dr. Stephens of the high ways de
partment, addressed the council on
weed eradication. He said the depart
ment appreciated the work being done
in Huron county and township coun
cils. Mr. Patterson .had shown him
self to be not only an engineer but a
chemist and weed spraying had been
satisfactory.
Reeve Weir inquired if in view
the world situation it would not
wise to curtail road expenditure
much as possible.
Harry Edwards, superintendent
the Children’s Aid Society, appeared
before Council Thursday* to answer
• an inquiry why the Children’s Shelter
had received “E” grading by the de
partment, and a consequent reduction
in grant from $500 to $100.
Mr. Edwards said the Department
requires a trained social worker,
whiclv the local society argues ag
ainst, because of the increased cost,
The objection of thq Department to
the office being in the same room as
that of ithe magistrate’s had been ov
ercome by having an office opened at
the shelter. Miss Helen Archer had
been engaged to meet the ruling that
a stenographer should be employed.
Reeve Trewartha suggested that an
inspector from the Welfare Depart
ment be invited to address council at
the January session to explain the
grading.
Warden Turner — “I don’t think?
it would be good business for Huron 1
County -Council to spend two or three 1
thousand dollars in order to save
$400,”
Miss Josie Saunders addressed the
council.
Franchise Granted
The most controversial subject be
fore the County Council arose with
the request for an extension of its
franchise by the Goderich Rural Tele
phone Company to erect'poles on the
highways in Ashfield, Wawanosh and
Colborne. The Municipal Telephone
Company has offered to buy the God
erich Rural Telephone system, It was
refused by the latter and the matter
was referred to the Municipal Board
for arbitration.
Frank Donnelly, solicitor for the
Goderich Rural, argued that the re
fusal of the franchise would put his
company in a compromised, bargain
ing position in the arbitration. He an
nounced that he had received a permit
from the Municipal Board for a re
newal of the franchise for thirty years.
R. C. Hays, county solicitor, advis
ed it was a matter of policy, not a
legal one. The engineer, he said, saw
no great objection. He had beep told
there would be no duplication, of pol
es, which must be erected at the pleas
ure of the council.
Finally, a by-law was passed per
mitting the Goderich Rural Telephone
Company to erect and maintain lines
on county rpads in Colborne, Wawa
nosh and Ashfield, for thirty years, on
conditions the same as those of the
Municipal Board.
A photograph of the first Huron
County Council, which was elected in
1884, was presented by Mrs. (Rev.)
Joseph Elliott, -of Goderich. It was
ordered framed and a letter of ap
preciation sent to Mrs. Elliott.
Deputy-Reeve Lamport, of Stephen
Township, was granted a reward of
$30 for securing the arrest of John
Jardine. This was to reimburse Mr.
Lamport’for damage to his car.
Concurrence was given to the reso
lution from the County ob Elgin in
regard to the placing of costs in crim
inal and civil cases when a change of
venue is allowed so that the costs
could, be borne by the municipality
where the . crime was committed .or
where the case originated.
Council concurred with the reso
lution of the County of Ontario re
garding the abolition of grand juries
and the reduction of petit juries; and
with the County of Perth in opposing
the reduction of the number of legis
lative members.
Agreement was given the resolution
from the county of Lennox and Add
ington respecting disapproval of leg
islation whereby high school trustees
appointed by county councils is lim
ited to one trustee.
The purchase of land for reforesta
tion purposes was left in abeyance, on
the recommendation of the Agricul
tural Committee.
Reeve Cardiff, chairman of the Ag
ricultural Advisory Committee, re
ported for the delegation sent to the
international plowing match held in
Brookville.
Reeve McNall complained of the in
creased cost and red tape involved in
filling out the new relief forms sent
out by the department.
Reeve Weir: “Mr. Mountain, pro
vincial inspector, is very fair. Why
not take it up with him?”
Reeve Cardiff: “It is adding extra
cost to have these forms.”
Reeve R. S. Hetherington said the
relief bill of Ontario will be cut in
two because of the new forms which
were issued to protect the country
from wholesale discrimination in the
larger centres.
County Clerk J. M. Roberts, who
was granted leave of absence if and
When called by the R.C.A.F, in an ex
ecutive capacity, expressed his apprec
iation of the courtesy.
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It Plans SECURITY for the Time of Need
Consult Mrs. E. A. VanStone, Wingham
Speaking of the airport he was of
the opinion that the County Council
will go easy on this project, They
had spent $286.05 in levelling the pro
perty this year. This port'is one of
15 that is being considered for train
ing fliers.
East Wawanosh was congratulated
by Dr. Stephens at County Council
along with other townships for the
use of weed killer. The best time to
use it, he said, was the last 4wo weeks
in August.
Speaking of the equalization, he in=
formed the audience that nothing was
said at the last meeting in regard to
this subject. Stephen and Goderich
town had appealed the assessment but
he was of the opinion it would do no
good. East Wawanosh joined other
municipalities in the defence, having
engaged Mr. McGibbon of Kitchener
as lawyer. The cost of same will not
be known until the judges give their
finding.
Canada is now at war and we can
not tell just what this will mean, stat
ed Mr. Redmond. It may mean con
siderable more expenditure and we
have to go cautious, he warned. He
did not agree with Mr. Hepburn’s
idea that the people be not given a
chance to elect next year. I would
prefer to face the people at nomina
tion each year, Mr. .Redmond said.
We will keep your taxes down as low
as possible consistent with necessary
expenditures, he concluded.
Harvey Black
Mr. Black', after thanking his mov
er and seconder, stated that no grav
elling had been done this year. The
money this year had been spent on
a power grader and he was of the op
inion that it will give the township
excellent service.
Lewis Ruddy
After expressing his appreciation to
.the ratepayers for his election last
year and the acclamation, Mr. Ruddy
.told of the attempt by council to erad
icate weeds this year. After investi
gation by the Reeve and Road Supt.
of work done around Ethel, Speers
and King were engaged for this task.
The work cost $16.42 a mile. The ma
terial cost $844 and 119"3/2 hours was
taken to do the work at a cost of
$298.75. The solution used was not
strong enough to kill the brush, he
said, as council did not feel this ad
visable the first year. It gives a bet
ter and
said.
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Four things II had in mind when
elected for this year, Mr, Redmond
said, first, Toxoid, treatment; second,
Better conditions of the roads; third,
matter of weeds, as nothing had been
done for years; fourth, a township
picnic. All of these have been acom-1
plished with the co-operation of the ,
officials and the council members, j
You elected a good council last year, ;
the Reeve said. j
This was my first year in County
Council, and I have made some good
friends at Goderich. He spoke very
highly of the County Clerk,'Treasur
er and Engineer, who gave such fine
co-operation.
Mrs. Jacobs was chosen manager
of the County Home and he consid
ered that she was the one for the po
sition. New herd, a team of horses
and some brood sows had been'pur
chased for the home.
It was a good job that was done
by the police committee, lie stated.
We now Faye three county constables
instead of 29, and the saving will be
about $4000 this year.
a
cheaper job than cutting, he
Norman McDowell
one year in council Mr. Me-After
Dowell said he could look back with
enjoyment on the work. It was a
pleasure to work with the present
council that works so harmoniously.
It was also an education to me, he
said. Little did I think that there was
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so much work' done in a township,
Mr. McDowell declared, I am con-
vineed that the power grader is a
good investment and I hope the weed
menace will soon be under control.!
ters, stating that there would be a
small surplus this year. The deben
ture debt of $13,950,00 would be wip
ed out in 1940.
He.took the responsibility for the
He spoke very highly of the township . work on the Turnberry-Howick boun-
picnic and hoped it will become an ‘ dary as he had heard some criticism
annual event. He proposed the date | regarding it, Possibly next year a,
of July 1st for next year. The both ’ black top would be put on if the base
concessions paid all the expenses of
the picnic and he expressed the pleas
ure of the councillors for the co-op
eration they received in this venture.
J. Dustan Beecroft
Mr. Beecroft expressed his thanks
for the acclamation and reminded the
ratepayers that it would stand for ’41
also, if the proposed legislation goes
through. He spoke feelingly of the
passing of the late Peter W, Scott and
said something was lacking at the
meeting when he was not present.
The council had spent more money
but they felt it had to be done. No
thing had been spent on weeds for
years, but this year the rate despite
the greater expenditure was not rais
ed but kept at 1V2 mills. The road
grader cost $3350 but it is a good in
vestment, the price has gone up since
it was purchased, Some gravelling
will have to be done next year. Tox
oid treatment cost $100, some did not
take it. More snow fence has been
purchased and will be erected soon.
Road Superintendent
The total spent on the roads ac
count in this year was $4705.75, Mr.
Stuart McBurney, the road supt., re
ported. The big item, of course, was
the power grader. A shed had been
erected for the grader at a cost of
$141.34. No gravelling had been done
this year but a large amount had been
spent on weed killing. The amount
spent on the various roads was, No.
2 $134.20; No. 4 $112.00; No. 6, $75.-
35; No. 10, $66.25; No. 12 $48.75.
Mr. Cecil Wheeler, a member of
Morris Council, was present and gave
a short address. Mr. Wm. Robinson,
one of the older men of the township
and a former official, also spoke.
Forty-four years ago when he was on
the job .the population was 1600, now
1200, he said.
has settled properly. He thanked the
electors for their patience with him
for
had
ithe
ex-
and he would consider standing
re-election,
Harold Moffatt
During the past five years he
the opportunity of serving on
Council and it had been a good
perience for him, he said. The Coun
cil had worked together to keep down
expenses and for this reason no grav
el had been crushed and they had
tried to hire the grader. In June alone
$100.25 had been paid for sheep killed
by dogs. He was not in the field for
Reeve but would stand for re-election
for Council.
James MacTavish
He said he thought a few years ago
he was through with municipal af
fairs, but with the starting of the road
between Wroxeter and Belmore, at a
cost of between $10,000 and $15,000,
an expenditure that was unnecessary, t
in these trying times, he had changed
his mind. He understood at the last
nomination that should there be an
appeal against <the equalization of the
county, the equalizers would stand the
expense of the law costs, He could
not criticize the work of the Council
because he could not get any infor
mation regarding their work. To
leave the roads in ithe shape they are
now could not be understood. While
he had
Grain,
Reeve.
It is
nothing personal against iMr.
he would oppose him for
Richard Wilton
a serious time as the Council
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FORTURNBERRY
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Roland Grain
He stated that while it was illegal
to make patriotic grants the Council
had decided to economize to the ut
most as they didn’t know what calls
might be made later. The roads
would be graded this year provided
they didn’t remain frozen.
He dealt briefly with county mat-
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