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NEWS OF BELGRAVE
Dear Sir;
St, Petersburg, Florida, wears its
summer costume in the winter mon-
thee St. Petersburg is believed to be
the fastest growing community in
America, With its climate as ite
drawing card, it has steadily grown
until today It has a population of
over 100,000 white and coloured
people. Seventy-four per cent are
white and 19 per cent coloured, There
seems to be perfect harmony betveri
the races.
The city is almost surrounded by
water and conies close to the Gulf
of Mexico. To reach St. Petersburg
from Tampa, another large city, you
cross a bridge six miles long. ' The
city has a great many one story
buildings and some are up to ten
stories high. The sidewalks are laid
with diamond shaped stones and they
are quite wide, making room for the
many green benches, which afford
resting places for the many ;people
who use them The streets are paved
with red bricks four lanes wide and
the traffic is heavy at all times.
The city has, so the Chamber of
Commerce says, one hundeed church-
es of all denominations. St. Peters-
burg entertains annually half a mil-
lion visitors and winter residents.
There are eight hospitals, 130 hotels,
five bus lines and three airports, The
newspapers offer to give free papers
every day the sun does not shine,
and in forty years there has only
been an average of four and a half
days that were sunless annually. The
registration for the past season was
over 44,000 and a reasonable - :timate
of what visitors spend would be one
billion dollars yearly. There is the
Gulfport and the Pier. These are
summer resorts. Also there are three
ball parks, one free to tourists,
where the two Old' Men's Clubs play
ball. You must lie over 75 years to
join one club and 50 to join the other,
You can judge the rest. They play
every day except Thursday at 10.30
a. m. Of course there are many
other parks. The trees, ere be utiful
to those who have never seen them
before, especially the palm trees, It
seems every kind' of tree' is here.
The Orange and Grapefruit are very
r retty.
I must mention the decorations for
Christmas which are past describing
so many of them were' lir motion.
From the Pier to tile city proper,
there is a long dock: with' evergreen
trees on each side; The' merchants
Belgrave Library Board Hold
Business and Social Evening
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Canada's Eighth _\mitial National Health Week
deserves the support of all citizens of the Province of On-
tario, says Health Minister Phillips in a special message
issued. in connection with the 1952 observance of this
yearly mass health education effort.
"The Ontario Department of Health associates itself
with the Health League of Canada, sponsor of the Health
Week observance, in calling public attention to the event
because we believe that while health deserves year-round
attention an annual concentrated educational canwaign
does much to renew and revitalize the interest of the pub-
lic in so important a subject," Dr. Phillips says in his
statement.
"The Ontario Government, through its Department
of Health, recognizes the fact that no nation or individual
political unit can carry on or survive without the benefit
'of a healthy citizenry. Never before in Ontario's history
—and making all due allowances for increased costs in
services—has there been so much expenditure of both
money and effort to protect the health of the people of
the Province. Provincial Government spending in the
health interest of the people of Ontario is now around
$40,000,000 a year, or close to nine dollars for each man,
woman and child. Ten years ago health expenditures
rated less than three dollars per capita.
"However, it must be remembered that public health
administration as carried on by the Ontario Department
of Health is more than just distribution of funds—it re-
quires human understanding—an understanding of our
own ablities and our own shortcomings, and an under-
standing of the hopes and human feelings of the people
of the Province who look to us for guidance and help,
"We, in the Ontario Department of Health, are en-
deavouring to the best of our ability and with all the
resources at our command, to maintain such human
understanding.
`During 1951 we made progress in raising the stan-
dard of care and treatment for patients in our mental
hospitals. Two new Ontario Hospitals were opened—
tine at Smiths Falls and one at Aurora. We improved
the ksis, by which we make capital grants to public and
general hospitals for new 'construction and rebuilding
programs, thus reducing further the once serious short-
age of hospital beds. Municipalities were relieved of
some of their hospital burdens by Provincial aid in the
cost of care of indigent patients, including those in iso-
lation hospitals.
"A further attempt to meet the problem of nurse
recruitment was made through capital grants to hospitals
for the construction of residence accommodation.
"In the field of tuberculosis control, the Ontario De-
partment of Health in 1951 continued its free x-ray ser-
vice to thousands through its mobile clinics, and provided
sanatoria with close to $6,000,000 in maintenance and
capital grants to aid in patient care and building con-
struction. We are proud of our record of having the
lowest TB death rate of any of the Canadian provinces.
"In the field of epidemiology, it would appear that
with the exception of poliomyelitis there has been a lower
trend in the incidence of all communicable diseases re-
ported in the Province during the past year. Cases of
diphtheria ,and typhoid fever reached an all-time low
point in incidence!'
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DANGEROUS BRIDGE
Last Friday night, another accident took place at the
first bridge south of town on No. 4 highway. This is an
all too common occurrence at this spot.
There have been several other similar accidents caus-
ed by cars meeting head on, at this bridge. That it is a
hazard, is obvious. Do we have to wait for someone to
be killed there before we take some action? The cost of
widening and eliminating this hazard is certainly a small
price to pay for saving a life.
With the amount of traffic that uses this highway
the need is even more apparent. Particularly the big
transport trucks which are common on the highway.
A report received here from the Motor Vehicles
branch of the Department of Highways comparing acci-
dents by districts for 1951 & 1952 shows a sharp increase
in accidents of 29%, in Huron and Bruce Counties: The
average increase for the Province is 26% which is an
indication that things are not so good on our roads. The
bridge which we have mentioned above has helped to in-
crease the total number of accidents in the Department's
report.
Let's not blame it all on the motorist. There are
hazards which could be eliminated in and around Wing-
ham. Narrow bridges, dangerous corners and rough
roads do not belOno, in the modern picture of fast cars and
big trucks. Let's have some action on eliminatinc, this
narrow bridge hazard first.
tributing the necessary funds to en-
sure the goods being sent to those'
distressed areas overseas. The Gener-
al Board met all obligations, with a
substantial . balance remaining over.
The 1\eissionary and Maintenance
Fund went over the top. The Presbye
tery allocation was $735, This amount
was exceeded by about $80.00. The
Work of the Sunday School is pr
gressing favourably, and is contri-
buting a quarterly .quota to the Main-
tenance and Missionary Funds Tile
amount contributed for the year
amounted to over $80. The attend
ance averaged about 60 for the year.
The members of the Young People's
Union carried on during the year,
and closed their books with a balance
of $124 in the Bank. Their most re-
cent contribution was a copy of "The
Head of Christ" by Warner Sallman,
to the Sunday School, and also to the
Brick Church, There are else active
C.O.T.T, and Trail Ranger groups.
These organizations are difficult to
operate in whiter, owing to road con-
ditions and the fact that nearly all
boys and girls came from the country.
Special mention is deserving the
Choir, under the joint leadership of
Mrs. George Johnston and Mrs.
George Michie. This organization has
kept up a steady service during the
year, and its value to the Worship
Services of the church is indispen-
sible.
The election of officers took place
following the hearing of reports. The
names of Lyle Hopper and R. H.
Coultes were added to those of the
Session. These men were elected for
three years, as also were Geo. Johns-
ton, Ross Anderson and Lewis Stone-
house to the Board of Stewards. Win.
Kelly replaced Albert Vincent who
retired from the Trustee Board. A
film "And Now I See" was shown at
the close of the • business meeting,
and was enjoyed by all.
The regular C.G.I.T. meeting was
held in the church on January 24th,
with a good attendance. Recreation
was enjoyed by all. We opened the
meeting with the opening ceremony.
The Roll Call was answered. Evelyn
Cook and Eleanor Walsh were ap-
pointed to take the next worship
service. The Jingle boxes were then
distributed. The business period was
then adjourned. Elaine Bolt and
Lois Gall had the Worship Service.
Hymn 66 was sung. Lois read a
scripture from the Bible. Elaine read
an interesting story about a Chinese
girl, followed by Prayer. 'Hymn 101
was sung, The group continued with
our study book. Joan Wightman
read an interesting story' about a
nurse. An interview of St. John's
hall was taken by Mrs. Anderson and
Marlene MacKenzie. The meeting
was closed with taps.
The East Wawanosh Federation of
Agriculture entertained the' Council
members and their families at a so-
cial evening in the club rooms last
Tuesday evening. Owing to disagree-
able weather, the gathering was not
as large as anticipated.
Five tables of cards were played
and the winners were Mrs. Clarence-
Wade and Mrs. Jas. Coultes. Conso-
lation prizes went to Mrs. Shoebot-
torn and Henry Pattison. Lunch was
served, followed by a half-hour sing-
song.
The 9th Line euchre club met at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ma-
son on Wednesday evening. Due to
much illness in the community, only
six tables of cards were played. High
scores were won by Mrs. Murray
McDowell and John Mason. Low
scores went to Mrs. Calvin Robinson
and Murray McDowell. Lunch was
served and the next party will be
held at the school house.
Mrs. Clarence Hanrta spent a couple
of days last week with her mother,
Mrs. Lennox, of Listowel, who has
been seriously ill.
Miss Freda Cook is suffering from
an attack of mumps.
A man who makes money hand
over fist usually has a wife who mak-
es the fist hand over the money.
Thee average Canadian woman uses
eight 'pairs of full fashioned e.hesiery
annually.
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each took a tree and filled it with
lights. There was' a shelter showing
Mary and Joseph and the babe in
the manger as well as the shepherds,
sheep, and angels. Of course, not hav-
ing seen this, you will have to
imagine the rest.
The weather is grand, the days are
getting longer and the weeks will
soon roll around and we will be
returning to the most beautiful
county in the summertime, Canada.
Harry Hopper,
St. Petersburg Florida,
On Thursday evening, January 24th,
the members and friends of the Bel-
grave Library board gathered for the
Annual Business Meeting, to hear re-
ports of the year's activities, and to
enjoy a s ocial evening together.
George Johnston, chairman of the
board, called the meeting to order,
and the secretary read the minutes
and gave the financial report. The
board began the year with a balance
on hand in the bank of $133.78. The,
receipts for the year for grants,
membership, etc. amounted to $269.38
making $403.16. The expenditures
amounted to $233.34, leaving a balance
of $169.82. Cash on hand $6.91, a total
balance of S176.73. From this amount
however must be deducted $25.00
spent for a second unit of books
rented from the County library. Also
rental of the council rooms in the
community centre, $25.00. Net balance
to begin the year 1952, $126.83.
The report of the circulation of
books during the year was given by
the librarian, Mrs. 'Lawrence Vannan.
This has increased during the year
by nearly 100%. The circulation at
the end of 1950 was 707 books. At the
end of 1951, 1092, The success de-
noted by this increase is due to the
earnest and enthusiastic efforts of
Mrs. Vannan who has proved herself
a very efficient and 'capable librarian
She is particularly interested in the
tastes of the children for reading, and
knows what they prefer. The Board
decided to increase the number of
books borrowed front the Library of
the County by a second unit of 100
books, now making 200 books avail-
able to the public. There are many
fine and interesting books now in the
shelves, and of such a variety as to
satisfy the intellectual tastes of all,
no matter how varied these may be
For example, the writer is at present
reading the Biography of Sir Stafford
Cripps, an outstanding member of
the late Labour Government in Eng-
land. We just finished reading a
book which gave a fascinating ac-
count of the North Greenland expedi-
tions under Commander Donald Mae-
Millen. We are also reading one of
the South Seas. Come in and look
over the list any Saturday afternoon
from 2.30 to 5. The Librarian will
accommodate you.
Our County Librarian, Mrs. R. G.
Eckmier, was also present at the
aenual meeting and gave an interest-
ing address on the type of literature
which the County library deals with,
also the books available for children,
Ottawa Loses Loney
to Canadian Navy
Central Press Canadlan
, Ottawa Rough Riders of the Big
Four Football union are faced with
the prospect of having to look for
a first string centre following the
navy's announceilient in Ottawa
that Don Loney will be posted at
Esquurialt, B.C, Loney, an ordnance
officer, and winner of the. Jeff Rus-
•ell award as the most valuable
player in the Big Four in 1950, will
e transferred to the west toast ease
as an instructor, and it is believea
unlikely he will be able to complete
his assignment there in time to re-
turn to Ottawa foe next fall's ftlot-
ball season,
Present also was Mr. S. R. Hamilton,
of the Department of Lands and For-
ests, Stratford, who spoke on 'Soil
Conservation". An interesting film
was shown "The Return of the
Trees". The children also came in
for fun in the comic film, "Molly the
Moo Cow". Refreshments were serv-
ed at the close of the meeting. The
newly elected Board members for
1952 are: Messrs. C. R. Coultes, Chair-
man, Alex. MeBurney, Mrs. Walter
Scott, Mrs. Albert Coultes, Mrs. Clif-
ford Logan, Mrs. Jas. Walsh and Mrs.
George Michie.
This organization is one which, like
many of its kind throughout Ontario
and other Provinces, is doing much
to shape the cultural pattern of the
people of our small communities.
Reading is becoming an art not con-
fined to a favoured few. Knowledge
of our country and of the world is
breaking in on the simplest and most
untutored minds. Every branch of
knowledge, scientific, religious, agri-
cultural, all are at the disposal of the
public mind just for the asking.
Reading, however, is an art which has
to be cultivated. The Belgrave Library
began in November 1946, with a few
people gathered in the Manse, for
the purpose of organizing a Public
Library. Rev. George Dunlop was the
first secretary. The membership is
now thirty-four. We urge others to
join, and thus make possible a larger
number of books available to the
public. This work is made possible
to our community through Legis-
lative, County and Township grants
as well as through membership fees.
The Librarian is paid an Honorarium
for the hours of service. Other than
this no salaries are paid. Let us
support this project to the fullest of
our abilities as public-minded citizens.
W. J. Moores, Secretary-Treasurer.
Knox United Cfrarch Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of Knox 'united
Church, Belgrave, was held on Tues-
day evening, January 22nd, with
about forty members present. The
condition of the weather and roads
accounted in the main for the com-
paratively small attendance. The
Minister, Rev. W. J, Moores opened
the meeting with a devotional period,
following which, Mr. George Martin
was appointed' secretary for the even-
ing. Following the reading of the
minutes, the reports of the year's
work in the various organizations
were read and adopted. These reports
were highly encouraging. There was
an increased budget in almost every
organization, of which there are ten
in connection with this rural church.
Only the lack of space restricts the
mention of each of these organiza-
tions, but one or two instances point
the trend of our members and ad-
herents in regard to the support of
the fine work which the lay men
and women of our church are doing
for Christ and under His leadership
for the Kingdom of God in the com-
munity. The Basement of the Church
was re-decorated during the year by
the members of the Women's Associ-
ation, who reported an encouraging
budget. The,,, manse also, through
the co-operatiOn of Brick and Bel-
grave was redecorated downstairs,
and a nevi' stove installed. The
W,M.S., the Y.P.U. and the local
board sent bales of clothing to Toron-
to for shipment to Korea each con•
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