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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-12-28, Page 7Ehmu AN APPRECIATION county should MORRIS NOMINATIONS 56.9 57.8' and I H. ST. HELENS would again appear on inspector. opposed Mr. removal as on Rutherford; Vice Pres., Mrs. Miller; Secretary, Mrs. W. A. Assist. Sec., Mrs. Geo. Stuart; Mrs. Gordon; Mission Band Mrs. Tom Todd; Missionary 1 I Strong’s his road was new D. L, Weir to several questions, he If you want a prompt, economical, business^ like administration pf your estate, name as yow EXECUTOR- the Community Hall on Friday even­ ing, Dec, 29th, at 8,30. Music by the MacCharles Orchestra, James Bryans great surprise that I, was Mr. Bryans said. I have Clerk, for his long; and faithful serv­ ice, Mr. MacEwen has been cleric' ev­ er since his appointment in 19X0. ’tki Uri I* wMcfc Wm. Ries, Jr. thanked those for support last He believed snow fences should some hills and they 'TT'ME STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION 372 BAY ST., TORONTO OVER 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE Higgins, financial I Finlayson, Anna Bateson, Jack •• Posliff, Harry ... Robertson, Smith Elliott, Lois ....... Commercial Form "Preston, Mary-Julia Thompson, Verna Roberts, Richard ... Lane, Muriel ....... Bowers, Jack....... Robertson, Rhoda Hogg, Edna.......... Welwood, Jean Willits, Kathleen ... Boyle, Norman .... Casemore, Verna Wellwood, Chas, ... Johnson, Kenneth Habkirk, Mac'..... Hastings', Norman Campbell, Edyth Pym, Bill ....... Hamilton, Ruth ... was caller-off. A clog dance by Kath-! g00j harmony with the Reeve traffic, did not warrant it. It needs gravel more than it does, to have the snow off it. At the outbreak of war H© do the ... MontreaUoronto ROCHESTER-BUFFALO - I- RIP WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES WR nose of suffocating mucus wm j-w,*1 cold-clogged head -.i. he more freely J Vicks Va-tro-nol ;d. A few drops give Jft relief from heed cold discomfort' ^T HIS TREATMENT is successful because is medication—rcon­ taining several essential relief-giving agents plus ephedrine—expressly-de­ signed for npse arid upper throat. What’s more, when used at first sniffle or sneeze, Va-tro-nol actu­ ally helps to pre- _____ va-tro-nol Higgins, Nprman Coultes, Louise Bailey, Ellen .... Falconer, Joe Dark, Eileen .. Chamney, Shirley Nor thorp, Jean' Scott, Evelyn Scott, Isabel .. Yule, Bprna « Thomson, George Shie‘11, Alba ............. Taylor, Irene Plaines, Margaret «. Miller, la&bel......... Ewing, Delbert ...... Schatte, Eric-....... . Fry, Norman ......... Bee<?roft, Florence Hopper, Jack ......... Casemore, Carroll Lediett, Eva .......... Hutcheson, Grace ... McKinnon, Spence Lloyd, George Boyle, Dorothy .... Williams, Alan ........... Jenkins, Edna... Thomson, Ross Welsh, Elva .. . Tervit, Mary ... Kerr, Dbpglas .. Campbell, Edyth ..... Grade XI Coulter, Mae ...... Mundy, Norman .. Norman, Bernice ... McGuire, Lois,..... Underwood, Jean ... Stewart, Dorothy Moir, Ada ............ Gannett, Betty ... Procter, Charles Wilson, Evelyn '... Reid, Louise ....... Brophy, Agnes ...... Connell, Margaret Edgar, Fiances , Walker, Helen .... VanWyck, Attn . Johnston, Fleming . Hamilton, Clarence Casemore, Bertha .... Vansickle, Adeline . Johnson, George .... Ste. Marie, Raphael Lloyd, Betty'........... Robinson, Frances . Lloyd, Louise....... ' Grade XII Coultes, Mabel ... Jackson, Kenneth Benedict, Noreen Irwin, Dick ....... McClenaghan, Edith Burgman, William Knox, Eileen ...... Hogg, Grace ...... Fothergill, Myrtle 59 Q ! Loney, Elgin ...... 584'Edgar, Evelyn .... 1 Darling, Agnes ... Irwin, June ........ Ross, Donald ...... Lockridge, Frances Thompson, Helen ... Homuth, Margaret 49 9 ! McLaguhlin, Meta 43 5 ' Lamb, Isabel ......... 47 3 1 Currie, Virginia ..... 47 0 Harrison, Irlma ... 46,51 ‘ Grade XIII 42.8 • Reid, Scott ....... 419 Parker, Patricia 34.71 Hamilton, -Jim 32.5 Rae, Betty...... J Darling, Isabel 78.6 Forster, Jean .. 74?5' McGill, Kathleen 72.1; Marsh,, Margaret 70.1/Nothery, Ruth ... 70,0 McKibbon, Mary 69.8 • McLaughlin, Muir . WAKE VP YoUR HO?B - VICKS — 75% and over, first class- honours; 66 to74%, second class honours; 60 to ,65%, third class honours; 50 to 59%, a pass. Grade IXA •Galbraith, William Brydges, Beth ........ Burke, Frank ....... Fitzpatrick, Mildred Armstrong, Craig ... Allin, Kenneth ....... Bateson, Lois ..... Brown, Norma... Fry, Douglas .... Barker, Grace ..... Collar, Laura ... Wilkinson, Gordon Day, Jack .............. Buchanan, Donna ’Edgar, George .... (•/’Cameron, James . Falconer, Marjorie ... .Anderson, Bernice ,,, -Adams, Lois .... ....... • Casemore, Harry..... Brown, Lorraine ..... ’Chittick, Robert ..... Cruickshank, Gerald ■ . Finlay, Doris ........... • -Crawford, Kenneth .... :. Grade IXB .Henry, William .... Kelly, Lois '......... .Rich, . John ......... “Wettlaufer, Harry Norman, Jean . Hastie, ’Donald , Harris, ).Ruth Wade,. Dorothy ./.Thomson, Pauline.. . .McClenaghan, W B r dp hy, ^Frances •, Ramage) Wilfred Hastings, William Howard, Harry ... McLaughlin, Jack Wylie, Glenn ........ MacLehn, Margaret Mundy, Lloyd .... Rowell, Edward Howell, Frances Orvis,*John ..... ■Kerr, Marjorie . Grace .... )n, Wallace , Ernest .... F, Mary .... sean, Isabel Perrie . £ie, Lucille *.... Grade X 49.2 49.1 49..1 61.4 60.6 HIGH SCHOOL FALL TERM EXAM. REPORTS (Teeswater News) Slowly and silently life’s links are breaking and as each orie snaps, to some heart bowed down, the grief is more personal than to others. But in 'the-passing of Mrs, J. J. Hiscox, the whole community feels the loss of a personality which can never be re­ placed. Hers was a type seldom met, in­ tense in' emotion, although undemon­ strative; strong in conviction, high in ideals; sound in judgment, yet withal tender, sympathetic, gracious and generous to a fault. Broadminded she was where no principle was involved, but quick to challenge a wrong in her own wise and loving way. Possessing a dauntless and courag­ eous spirit, she was an inspiration to others of more timid mo-uld. Her ex­ cellent commonsense made her a real “court .of appeal” to many friends. Associated, as Mrs. Hiscox had been, with the church, social and business life of the community for fifty years') her interest in it was very real,' and any worthwhile project for general betterment had her hearty co-operation. Mrs. Hiscox was very gifted music­ ally, and for years efficiently led the choirs in Methodist, Presbyterian and United Churches. She had a rare ap­ preciation of what constituted real music and never was dignity^of wor­ ship sacrificed to faddish compositions or even mere melodious harmony. Mrs. Hiscox served on-the County Women’s Christian Temperance Un­ ion for some years and also as Pres­ ident of the local organization. She was an Honorary President of the Women's Missionary Society of the United Church here, at the last meet­ ing of which the President paid a beautiful tribute to lifer memory. . '*•—Mrs. F. P. Moore. Mrs. Hiscox, widow of the late J. J. Hiscox, who predeceased her eight­ een years ago, is survived by one dau­ ghter, Elizabeth (Mrs. H. E. Thomp­ son,) Fort Erie N., and one son, Bert­ ram A., of Teeswater; three sisters, Mrs. R. J. Mann, Teeswater; Mrs. G. Allan, Wroxeter, and Mrs. W. Thompson, Montreal. * (Too Late for Last Week) Mrs. R. J. Woods has gone to Fer­ gus Where she will visit her daughter, Mrs. Arnold Barbour.' She will spend the next few months with members of her family. *•- Mr. and Mrs. Peter' Watson were guests of honor at a gathering of friends and neighbors in the Com­ munity Hall bn Friday evening. The evening was spent in dancing to the music of the MarCharles Orchestra assisted by Clark Johnston, of Wing­ ham, who also entertained with some songs. Mr. Jackson, of Holyrood, Changing Footprints Footprints in the snow will change with thaws and wintfy flurries .... but we hope our wish will al* ® ways remain with you ..... a world of happiness . » a year of success and accomplishment. leen Reid and the Scotch Reel by Wil­ ma and Theresa oGaynor, Florence McPherson, and Shirley Bannister, the Irish Jig by Theresa and songs by Maitland Johnston, of Wingham, were enjoyed. After lunch Mr. and Mrs. Watson were called to the platform where Mr. Matthew' Gaynor spolc'e a few words of congratulations and good wishes and iMr. Will Humphrey presented them with an, occasional chair and fernery, The annual meeting of the W.M.S, was held at Mrs. R. J. Woods’ With 16 ladies present. The theme of the service was "Jesus, the Light of the World,” The following ate the offic­ ers for the New Year; Hott. Pres,. Mrs. G, A. Barnard; President, Mrs. M, 0. W. L Miller Treas. Supt,. Monthly Sec., Mrs, W, L Miller; As­ sociate HclpeVs’ Sec,, Mrs, Gordon; Supply Sec., Mrs.. D. Todd; Press Sec.,. Mrs. W. A. Miller; Lit, and Temperance Sec., Mrs. E. W. Rice; ■Strangeis’ Sec., Mrs. R, Wood’s; Pi* anise, Mrs, E. W. Rice. An At Home under the auspices of I the Women's Xnstltttte will be held in F°RDA?TEJS Head Trouble Baggs: "Well, and how’s your wife keeping?” Raggs: "Oh, her head’s troubling her a lot.” Baggs: "That’s bad. Gof neural­ gia?” Raggs: "No, wants a new hat.” (Continued from page one) Mr. W. James Henderson was nam­ ed chairmen of the meeting, Oppose No Election Idea At the close of the meeting a mot­ ion was passed which caused consid­ erable controversy. It was as follows “That the ratepayers of Morris are opposed .to interference with their rights to have an election each year should they so wish.” NOMINATION SPEECHES L. E. Cardiff Mr. Cardiff recalled that • he had been Reeve for eight years and dur­ ing that time tax had been aro-und 3 mills which the thought very credit­ able. During his term in office he had tried to value every dollar spent, and be.honest with thb municipality. Speaking of County Council work he said the county would have a sur­ plus of over $4000. The receipts are $229,532.12 and the expenditures $225,330.02. He said that the last county debenture of $12,000 would be paid off next year then the county would have no debt. * Between 6 and 7 thousands of dol­ lars had been saved this year in the administration’of justice. This was done by discharging 29 constables and having three appointed in their places one at. Wingham, one at Exeter one at Goderich. . The cost of .the county home greater , this year ($7000) as a herd of Durhams had been purchased and_ old stock sold. A new team and new sows also were bought. Mrs. Jacobs had been appointed manager. He said that if the equalization stood as set by Mogg and Quinlan that the Township of Morris would save a- bo-ut $1100 a year in taxes. No decis­ ion had been given yet on the appeal entered by Stephen Township and Goderich town. The reforestation plan left with the Agricultural committee of which he was chairman had been postponed due -to the advent of war, He said he was sure the township Would be shoulder to shoulder to help the boys at. the front. He advocated a pay as you go policy during war times. More roads would be plowed this year as the county has a tractor and four plows that can be attached to trucks. He said he might be able to get the Wardenship if he went back to God­ erich but that if any of the councillors wished ,to step up he would not con­ test the election as it might turn into a political fight. If given an acclama­ tion he said he would appreciate it very much, Cecil Wheeler 1 have nothing to say regarding Council as yet he said. We have had i who has been in office 8 years., If you want me as your reeve I will do the best 1 can he said. If there is an election I will be in the field for the Reeveship. If no election will return as your councillor, Speaking on nom­ ination as councillor, Mr. Wheeler said that a lot of culverts have been giving trouble. Council had to do something about snow fences as peo­ ple had to get to the highway, $498 had been spent on weed spraying and a year or two will have to pass to see if it was worthwhile. He was of the opinion that the power grader would keep the roads in better condition. This was a good buy as there is nfriv no subsidy on these machines. Back taxes better off than last year. Farm prices will likely be bettor and he ad­ vised the people to better their condi­ tions while the opportunity was pres­ ent. Some people with back taxes are loafing on the job he said. SWEET., capoJ?Au ci g Francis Puncan I haye been 8 years in the council Mr. Puncan said. I would be glad".to see a warden from Morris as it is 38 years since we had one. If their is no election I will remain^ in council but if there is an election I will stand for the reeveship, Pater speaking as a councillor he said it was necessary to buy snow fence as people were grum­ bling. He felt that it would be better tp cut brush in June and burn it in the fall. It is a nominated no intention of seeking a seat on the council at present but might at some future ‘time. Robert Wallace Some are of the opinion that it costs a lot to operate the power grad­ er, Mr. Wallace said. Horse grader cost $775 in. ’37. power grader $836 last year and $957 this year. He was of the opinion that the power grader did better job and kept roads in bet­ ter shape at much the same cost. Only 8% of the seeds germinate after being sprayed he had been informed. Brush spraying cheaper than cutting he,said. Council purchased 10,000 feet of snow fence, If an election will be in the field for council and would appreciate support, James Michie I have been a resident of the town­ ship all my life he said, but have nev­ er sought office. Two have nominat­ ed him but he did not know how oth­ ers felt. Majority looked for an elec­ tion this year he said. For the pre­ sent I will leave my name before you. Speaking of reforestation he said it is more important than we think, many wood lots cut down are not replaced. There should be 15 acres of bush for every 100 acres so as to retain the moisture for growning. crops, he said. In our county we have just 7 acres instead of 15, ’he informed the audience. Every one who has a piece of waste land should plant it in trees, he declared. Stewart: Proctor I had no idea I would be nominat­ ed but if some move up .to contest the reeveship somebody will have to take their place, he said. He told of the reforestation at Camp Borden, 1000 acres a year, and in localities where natural springs had stopped, tjiey had started to flow again and dry wells were now producing water. It is a serious thing in any part of the coun­ ty when too much brush is cut. He informed the audience that a short course ih agriculture and home econ­ omics was being held in Belgrave, be­ ginning on Jan. 2nd. Edward Bryans Mr. Bryans, who has been oh the Council for 8 years, said that snow fence cost $1032. Council considered buying half th'is amount but felt- it was better to buy the larger quantity as people demanded it. He said the Hullett boundary should be a county road. A lot" of cement culverts are not standing up and need repairing; he said. The roads are in better shape but they should be as more money spent on them. He favoured the smaller penalty for arrears in tax­ es. Larger penalty just makes it that much harder for those who have trouble to pay tO get the money. I favor the term for councillors being two or three years, he said. Relief is a serious problem but we cannot let mothers and children starve. No en­ gineer had been needed for ditching projects which saved a lot of money. After 8 years should, make up his mind to be Reeve or get out. Should not stay too long, he said. I will not be in the field but will look back to eight pleasant years in council. \ Mr. Frank Shaw Said he was not in the' field. Road Sdfrerintendent Mr. Russell Currie,, the Road Supt., said the ..total expenditure on the roads was $10,453.21. It was spent as fol­ lows: Brushing $1318.98; Ditching $175.85; Grading $81.40; Dragging $84.16; Culvert $533.39; Resurfacing $4269.36; Oiling $31.00; Snow Roads $334.82; Miscellaneous $53.73; Gener­ al Account $901.91; Maintenance acct. $957.77; weeds $497.85; snow fence $1059.80; tile account $153.20. Treasurer The treasurer, Nelson gave explanations of the .statement. John McGill Mr, McGill is the drain He informed the ratepayers that no engineer had been used for some time. One drain had been staked and laid out. All drains, ate satisfactory as far as he was aware. He was of the op­ inion that the proper way was to burn brush as it was cut. Short addresses were given by Lew­ is Ruddy, a councilor from E. Wa- wanosli, Reeve Raymond Redmond of the same township, Mr, Robert Short­ reed, an ex-reeve, Mr. A. Procter, an ex-councillor. Clerk Thanked A motion by Fobert Shortreed and A. Procter was carried unanimously that the appreciation of the ratepayers be extended to Mr, A. MacEwctt, the HOWICK NOMINATION (Continued from Page One) Mr. Reuben Harding was appoint­ ed chairman for the afternoon and in his remarks paid tribute to tlie late 1 cter Doig, a former reeve of the township. Owing to the financial statement as printed was incomplete owing to the advancement of the day of nomina­ tions, the Treasurer, Mr. J. H. Rog- a comPreIle«rive statement of the financial condition of the town­ ship. J.* W. Gamble It has been an eventful year through which we have just passed, being marked by a visit of Their Ma- jcsties, and now’We are again at war, We have had a fair year both in the County and in the Township, In the general account of the county there is a surplus of about $4,000, and also a small surplus in the County High­ ways, There are about 50 miles of finished roads in the county arid 15 miles more are graded up in prepara­ tion for the permanent black top. While there is a levy each year for Provincial Highways, this is for a de­ benture debt which expires next year. The province pays the entire cost of the highways now. Howick, he said, would benefit by the equalization of the county this year. He had been in charge of the relief this year, thereby saving the cost of a relief officer. All he had received this year for his services as reeve was $93, while the previous year you paid $170 for relief officer and reeve. Re­ lief was down about $300, but charity and hospitalization more than offset this. A discussion ensued over the plac­ ing of the Highway Insurance, and he was asked why a tender for $30 lower than the one accepted was refused. While explanations were offered, they did not appear satisfactory to the questioner. He said he was again in the field for Re'eve. J. A. Bryans We are passing through serious times and we should be proud we live in a country such as ours, and the war we are engaged in must be fought to a finish, expensive as it may be, or we will not be any better off than those in Russia. A year ago you said "No” when I was seeking re-election and today I am here to answer to any sins I have committed. He heard in Fordwich the other *day that last year they had cleaned the slate on one side and this year the other side would be cleaned, this in his opinion was not a sane way of viewing municipal elections. He regretted that he had not had the opportunity of representing the Township this year at County Coun­ cil so that he could fight for the equalization. He didn’t believe in all that the Council had done this yeaf, but he did not want to be critical. While he wished to curtail expenses, not at the expense of others, If you don't pay a man a reasonable thing you can’t expect his best. Relief is a little different than some people think', out of every $1.00 spent the govenment pays 80c. One item in charity for $35 which the township pays 100%, should have been in re­ lief where the Government would have paid $28. If the relief officer had been engaged he would have remedied it. His name the ballott. In answer said that the equalizers had only gone over 7% of the farms in each munici­ pality and based their equalization on this. He had the privilege of inspect­ ing the County Home and many im- to-date improvements have , been made. The road east of Lakelet has been graded up and put in good condition at a cost of only $67. Burn’s- Hill which was in very bad condition and narrow, was taken in hand and an ex­ cellent job done. 42 miles of road had been gravelled this year. Pic was standing for Deputy Reeve. A. E. Toner As a member of the 1938 Council, he referred to the statement made by Mr. Bricker at the-last nominations. He had served for four years and had tried to give equal rights to all. He referred to several past achievements of the Council while he served. The two you sent to County Council this year have told you what was done there, but nothing of what they did. He would not cause an election as he was not that anxious for the Job. iMr. Bricker raised objection to Mr. Toner’s statement regarding him. E, H. Strong He was not stepping up at the pre­ sent time for Deputy Reeve. He felt the roads should be divided into pri­ mary and secondary, the latter not to be opened in the winter owing to the great cost. The road south of Gorrie and 14th should not be opened as the YOUR ESTATE the Province stopped all construction, just doing maintenance work, thought the same. Mr. Toner idea of snow the assessment had been raised $200 and he was of the opinion they should get somd service for it, Robert Baker He had tried to serve to the best of his ability. He would like to see more co-operation from the farmers in the cutting of brush and weeds on their own properties. The last two years we have sprayed the weeds, at a cost this year of $1000, good results from this are seen. It used to cost $1200 to $1400 to cut the weeds. In his opinion the cost of spraying should be reduced about half in a few years time. He asked support for his reelection to the council. Edward McCallum He thanked the electors for their support last year and hoped they would not fall down on the job this year as he would like at least one more year in the council anyway. A- bout 114 miles-of road had been done this year at a cost of $228.90, work also had been done on the B' line put­ ting it in better condition. ;l E. H. -Strong- v, He had served for two years in the council and would be in the field a- gain. He was in charge of 25 miles of road. The bridge at Porterfields had been built this year and one-over the Cathers drain would be built next year. There has been much criticism over the high tax rate, Ire explained that the greater percentage of money raised is spent by the school boards, and only $7.50 on a $5000 assessment was spent by the council. John Winters He thanked the ratepayers for their support last year even though it was in vain. He was not here to question the work of the 1939 council although he was personally disappointed, he thought he would see a great reduc­ tion in his tax bill this "year but is \yas just the same, He gave compar­ isons of Howick and Minto tax rates and Howick compared very favorable. He was not committing himself, but should there be an election his name would most likely appear on the bal- lott. He year, be erected on would create a saving when keeping the roads open. He didn’t think he would be in the field this year. J. A. Bryans He wanted the 1938 council to get some of the credit for the surplus in the statement this year, $3447 of this really belongs to last year rather than this year. He found fault with the, manner in which the council had dealt with the Medical Health Officer, they started tampering with his salary and thereby got into trouble. 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