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Year 1950From The1950PROPERTY OF THECOUNTY OF OXFORDCOUNTY OF OXFORD Court House Woodstock, Ont.Return to County Clerk’s Office Robert Rudy, popular reeve of Tavistock, is the new warden of Oxford County. He won out over Reeve Grant Sutherland, of East Nissouri. Shown above, left to right: Mr. Sutherland, Warden Rudy, Ex-Warden George Fewster, and Reeve Arthur Maedel, ofNorwich.SALUTING THE WINNER Immediately upon hearing of Bob Rudy’s victory in yesterday’s election for the wardenship of Oxford county, the Little German Band of Tavistock, the new warden’s home town, hurried tothe court house in Woodstock. They are shown here saluting Mr. Rudy, who is seated. From left to right. Conductor E. C. Selzer, Otto Welker, Fred Weston, Lorne Ausle, Main Klein, Spencer Weston and Harry Boyd. 35 Ballots Necessary To Decide Oxford PostWestern Ontario counties yester­day elected wardens for 195Q. Some, of the election* were close con­tests with 35 ballas necessitated In Oxford- Choices were declared unanimous in n few centres.WOODS TOCK, Jan, 17-In one of the closest warden’s elections here in many years. Reeve Robert Rudy of Tavistock defeated Reeve Grant Sutherland. East Nissouri. and Reeve Arthur Maedel, Norwich, to become Oxford county’s chief magistrate on the 35th ballotAltogether six were nominated for the highest honor but only the three remained to the end. Warden Rudy succeeds Warden George Fewster of North Norwich.Nominated were: Reeve Arthur Maedel by Reeve George Wright, East Oxford: Reeve Robert Rudy, Tavistock, by Reeve Fred S. Kill­ing, East Zolra; Reeve Grant Suth­erland. East Nissouri, by Deputy Reeve J. K. McLeod. East Nissouri: Reeve Thomas Fellow, West Ox­ford. by Reeve H. P. Dunn, North Oxford; Reeve Harry Little. Dere- ham. by Deputy Reeve H. R. Mc- beth. DcreKam: Reeve Alster Clark, West Zorra, by Reeve R. H. Clark,, Embro.WithdrawalsReeve Pellow withdrew after the second open ballot and Reeve Little withdrew after the fourth. Reeve Clark let his name stand until the 19th ballot. From there on it was 8 three-cornered fight between Reeves Sutherland, Rudy and Maedel-County Clerk L. K. Coles de­clared Reeve Rudy elected at the conclusion of the 35th ballot. Both Reeve Rudy and Reeve Sutherland contested the warden's chair last year.Standing space was at a pre­mium as a large number of inter­ested Oxford residents packed the council chamber to witness the election.Flanked by Ex-Warden George Fewster and Gordon Ross. Warden Rudy took over the chair and, in a brief address, said the 1950 and 1951 county council have a special job to do.He noted that in 1951 Oxford County will be the scene of the International Plowing Match. "It will be the duty of everyone to 'dress’ the county up for that, event" he urged. He observed that the banner county of Oxford could well be proud of its road system, its hospitals and schools.Following the warden’s address, Clark Murray, M.P. for Oxford, Mayor F. W. Milbourn and several others offered their congratula­tions.In the battle between Reeve Rudy and Reeve Sutherland the issue was frequently in doubt. On the 30th ballot Rudy polled nine voles to Sutherland’s eight and Maedel’s four. On the 31st ballot Sutherland and Rudy each pulled in eight votes and Maedel five. On the 32nd ballot Rudy again polled nine votes to Sutherland's, eight and Maedel's four.On the 33rd vote Sutherland reaped nine votes, Rudy seven and Mac-del five. On the 34th Rudy gathered 10 votes, Sutherland eight and Maedel, three. On the final ballots Rudy received 11, Sutherland six and Maedel four.INSPECT COURT HOUSEThe property committee of county council yesterday after­noon made a thorough tour of in­spection of the court house.WIFE THRILLEDBY RUDY'S WIN“It's quite a thrill,'’ said Doris Rudy, attractive wife of newly-elected Oxford Coun­ty Warden Robert E. Rudy, when called by the Sentinel- Review yesterday.“I’m very happy,’’ she went on, “and I didn't figure he had won until he really won it. It was gratifying to me that the first person to cal) 1 me of Bob’s election was Mrs. George Cowan, daughter of the only warden Tavistock has had on the Oxford coun­ty council.“Mrs. Cowan is the daugh­ter of Andrew Boeckler who was our chief executive of I the county in 1921.”Ex-Wardens Offer CongratulationsOne of the first acts of newly-: elected Bob Rudy yesterday was the summoning of ex-wardens Gordon Ross and George Fewster to share the chief executive’s plat­form with him.Both Mr. Ross and Mr. Fewster congratulated Mr. Rudy on his elevation to the highest post in Oxford county. They also lauded the candidates who had made such strong showings in the race.Other former wardens to add their congratulations were J. F. McDonald and James Innes. Con­gratulatory remarks were also given by Clark Murray, M.P. for Oxford, Woodstock's Mayor Wil­son Milburn and Kenneth Ander­son, present mayor of Tillson-1 burg and a former member of, county council..REEVES GUESTSFour reeves from Bruce county were guests of Warden Robert Rudy and members of county council at luncheon yesterday. The out-of-town guests, who were attending a regional conference of the Children's Aid Society being held here, were Ed Tanner, reeve of Brant township; William Walsh, reeve of Kincardine; W. H. Taylor, reeve of the village of Lion’s Head;.and W. A. Scarrow, reeve of Wiarton.Municipal Career Reaches Climax With WardenshipA career In municipal politics reached a climax yesterday when Bob Rudy, reeve of Tavistock, sat down in the warden’s chair in the county council chamber and took over office as Oxford’s chief exe­cutive.“About 14 years ago” Mr. Rudy- said, "a reeve of Tavistock asked me to become interested in county rdministration with a view to bringing the warden ship of the county to Tavistock some time In the future.“I knew I was going to meet, a stiff fight, today," Mr. Rudy said, “because of the quality of my op­ponents. But I want to thank these opponents for their clean and hard fight; through their efforts they have upheld the tradition of Ox­ford county.“The village of Tavistock hagCounty Council Elects WardenThe 1950 Oxford county council held its Inaugural meeting'Of the year in the court house here to­day. The main business (ealuring the session which opened at 2 p.m. was the election of a warden to succeed George Fewster, who has completed his term of office.Council is scheduled to sit through Friday, but it is expected that further sessions will be car­ried into next week. The commit­tees will be struck tomorrow.Since this session will be con­fined mostly to organizational work for the first few meetings,Urges Support Of Navy LeagueThe discipline and training ac­quired by Sea Cadet groups throughout, the country are defin­ite safeguards against juvenile and teen-age delinquency, Wal­lace Nesbitt told county council members when he spoke before them at the court house today. Mr. Nesbitt was speaking on be­half of the Navy League of Can­ada, which is appealing to council for a financial contribution in a coming fund-raising campaign.The need for such groups as Sea Cadets, which is only one branch of Navy League work, has been forcibly brought home to Oxford during the past two months when a youthful theft ring was rounded up, Mr. Nesbitt said. Had some of these youths been former Sea Cadets, he said, their discipline and self-respect would not have started them on a brief career of crime.“We must face the fact that there is no longt-range possibil­ity of peace,’ 'the speaker contin­ued. “In the event we are forc­ed into another conflict it is well to have our youths trained."Sea Cadets throughout Canada gather for weekly meetings, Mr.. Nesbitt explained. In addition, a summer camp has been estab­lished on Georgian Bay, which has given youths actual naval experience.The Navy League has been sup­ported by public subscription since its inception in 1896, it was point­ed out. At seaports, it has, es­tablished hostels and canteens for merchant seamen — both Canadian and foreign.Mr. Nesbitt served four years with the Canadian Navy during the last war.Council will consider the appeal during the present session.gone 29 long years without a war­den—I feel assured that the peo­ple of Tavistock and myself are deeply grateful for the honor you have bestowed upon me in ap­pointing me the warden of the banner county of Ontario.“Our agricultural ranges are great. This county can produce almost any type of product."We have special Job to do in 1951," Mr. Rudy said. “We will have the International Plowing Match as our guest and I say to you, let us so dress up this county that visitors will have no alter­native but to say ‘this is Canada’s finest, county.'“Our educational facilities, our roads, and our health unit consti­tute a model for the province of Ontario." principal busl.iess will be relegat­ed the latter »>art of the session.Many of last year's council will be back, with a few notable ex­ceptions. Following Mr. Fewster into political retirement are W. A. Cockburn, former reeve of Blen­heim and Ted Cooper, former reeve of South Norwich. Kenneth H. Anderson resigned as reeve of TIUsonburg to run successfully for the mayoralty of the municipal­ity, Also missing will be J. Calvin McKay, former deputy reeve of East Nissouri, who failed in a bid fdr the 1950 reeveship of the .uwnship.Interest Ws aifefTlectton of warden. The court house was already filling up with specta­tors shortly before noon, while by voting time an overflow was pres­ent. In the crowd were many for­mer members of county council.Oxford clerk and treasurer L. K. Coles presided over the meet­ing until the new warden was se­lected. The meeting then adjourn­ed to have the warden take the oath of office.Receive Request For Blind GrantA request for a grant similar to other years, or an increase in1 such a grant, was made to Oxford county council yesterday by Ian S. Grills, field secretary of the Canadian Institute for the Blind in Brant, Norfolk and Oxford coun­ties. Mr. Grills, who himself is blind, appeared before council at the opening of the afternoon ses­sion.During the 32 years that the in­stitute has been in operation, Mr. Grills said, the economical, social and cultural education of the blind in Canada has been immeasurably improved. Throughout the coun­try, almost 17,000 blind persons are registered with the parent body—a figure which the institute considers approximately accurate of the total so afflicted.There are 57 blind persons in Oxford county, Mr. Grills pointed out. Although five of the afflict­ed died during 1949, eight more were added to the Oxford total. It is his duty, the speaker continued, to make individual calls on each one.The home teaching sendee has proved of great value to the blind, said Mr. Grills, particularly to those who have recently lost their eyesight. In an effort to rehabili­tate these persons, the institute first tries to dispel the mental de­pression which inevitably follows blindness, and then teach the pa­tient Braille, handicraft and other arts in order to give the subject a feeling of security.The talking service, which is a recorded transcript of books, has also been of great help in rehabili­tation, he said. The local zone has now 11 of these machines in opera­tion.An employment program has been worked out, Mr. Grills said, that has sent many affiliated per­sons into the field of industry where they have been able to fol­low useful careers.Warden Robert Rudy promised Mr. Grills that council would care­fully consider the institute’s re­quest during the present session.COUNTY COUNCILOxford county council wont in­to committee of the whole shortly after convening this morning on the fourth day of the January session. Later the roads commit­tee and the printing and resolu­tions committee held meetings at the request of Warden Robert NW- Council reconvened at 11.45 am, to hear the annual report of the County Home, then adjourned until the afternoon ses­sion. THESE FIVE GIRLS were presented with cups and medals fqllowing the public speaking contest held at the county courthouse, Saturday. Winner was Wanda Boss, of S.S. 8, East Zorra. She will continue to compete laterright are Janet Anderson, S.S. 4 and 8, Bright, third; Joanne Reist, S.S. 2 and 3, New Dundee, fifth; Marianne Moore, S.S. 10, Tillsonburg, second; Shirley Reeves, Nor­wich Public School, fourth; and Wanda Boss, firstWanda Bass Wins Oxford Public Speaking ContestSutherland Named ChairmanOf County Road CommitteeWith the girls in their prettiest dresses, and the boys neatly slick­ed, the annual county public schools' speaking contest got un­der way at the court house Sat­urday morning.First prize winner was Wanda Bass, of S.S. Number 8, East Ox­ford. She spoke on the topic “Jack Miner.” Wanda will continue to compete in a zone contest at Cale­donia on January 28, when win­ners from s even counties will compete.The event is sponsored by the Oxford County Ratepayers and Trustees Association. Prizes In Saturday’s contest were present­ed by the Woodstock Lions Club and former warden Charles Mil­ton, of Princeton.Other winners were: second, Marianne Moore, of S.S. 10, Till­sonburg, her subject "Alaska;” third, Janet Anderson, of S.S. 4 and 8, Bright, speaking on “The Swedish Nightingale;” fourth, Shirley Reeves, of Norwich Pub­lic School speaking on the “Leslie Bell Singers;” fifth, Joanne Reist, of S.S. 2 and 3, New Dundee, her subject “The Mighty Oak.”The first three winners received silver cups, while the two girls placing fourth and fifth were pre­sented with medals. Mr. Milton presented the first place cup to Wanda Bass, and Reg Hall, pres­ident of the Woodstock Lions Club, made the other presenta­tions. The other contestants in the contest were each presented with $1, a gift of the service club.Judges for the event were M. Beacroft, Norwich, J. Hart, Mount Elgin and J, Seltzer, Tavistock. The president of the ratepayers association, Tom Jackson, was chairman, and Mrs. G. L. Ratz was secretary.Speaking to the large crowd that filled the supreme courtroom, Mrs. Ratz explained the nature of the contest. Speaking competitions were held in each school, she ex­plained. and the winner went to a township contest 1o compete) against winners from the other township schools.The winner in this competition then enters the county contest. The next step Is the zone contest, and the zone winner goes to To­ronto to compete with other fin­alists at. the Ontario Educational Association contest. The grand winner in champion public school speaker for Ontario, she explain­ed.While the Judges were debating the outcome of the contest enter­tainment was provided by the glrh' choir from Central school,Woodstock, led by Miss Annie Smith.Peter Tillich, winner of the con­test two years ago and second prize winner at the contest in To­ronto was present and played sev­eral selections on his piano-accor­dion.Tom Jackson, president, spoke a few words to the audience. “This performance is of great import­ance to all those who spoke to­day," he said. "They have gained something just by speaking.”Other contestants were: Jean Watson, S. S. 3, Innerkip; Mar­garet Watt. Central school, Wood- stock; Carl Thomson, S. S. 10, Embro; Frank Allison, S. S. 6, Ingersoll; Barry Rutledge, Vic­tory Memorial school, Ingersoll; Donald Tate, S, S. 4, Uniondale;, Barbara Waring, S. S. 2. Ingersoll.County Council Names Members Of CommitteesHerbert P. Dunn, reeve of North Oxford, was elected to the road committee of county council short­ly after council convened for the second day of the January session. Mr. Dunn joins J. Grant Suther­land. reeve of East Nissouri. and Warden Robert Rudy on the com­mittee.Elected to the finance committee were Roland B. Fry. reeve of Blen­heim; Thomas F. Pellow, reeve of I .West Oxford: Clarence Stover, reeve of South Norwich, Archie Anderson, deputy reeve of Tillson­burg. and Wilfred Bishop, reeve of North Norwich.Chosen for the property commit­tee were Oscar Sippel, reeve of Blandford: Arthur P. Maedel, reeve of Norwich; William J. Mc­Donald, deputy reeve of East Zorra; Alster Clarke, reeve of West Zorra, and R. H. Clark, reeve of Embro.Roger L. Hawkins, reeve of Till­sonburg, and Mr. Maedel were named to the health committer as council wound up its morning session (Uher committees will lx selected later today and tomorrow,iOxford county council completed the striking of 1950 committees late yesterday at the court house, with all chairman and secretaries being selected with the exception of the health committee, which will name its officers at a meet­ing tonight.J. Grant Sutherland, East Nis­souri, was named chairman of the road committee. Other members are Warden Robert Rudy, Tavis­tock, and Herbert P. Gunn, North Oxford.Thomas F. Pellow, West Ox­ford, was selected chairman of the finance committee, with Ro­land B. Fry, Blenheim, as secre­tary. Other members are Archie Anderson, Tillsonburg, Wilfred Bishop, North Norwich, and Clar­ence Stover, South Norwich.Heading the property commit­tee is Arthur P. Maedel, Norwich, with William J. McDonald, East Zorra. secretary. Forming the re­mainder of the committee are R. H. Clark, Embro, Alster Clarke, West Zorra, and Oscar Sippel, Blandford.Mr. Dunn is chairman of the equalization committee, while Mr. Anderson is chairman. Other members are J. K. McLeod, East Nissouri, Clarence Sutor, Blen­heim, and Mr. Stover.Mr. R. H. Clark heads the education committee. Mr. Bishop is secretary Also members of the body are Mr. Maedel, Mr. Suth­erland and Mr. Fry.Agriculture is led by Harley R. McBeth, Dereham, while Mr. Mc­Leod is secretary. Other mem­bers are George F. Wright, East Oxford, Fred S. Killing, East Zorra, and Mr. McDonald.Mr. Killing is the new chair­Refuse Engineer Salary Increase Picton, Jan. 20.—County Engineer Boyd Arnolds application (or an increase in salary was refused by in valuePrince Edward County Council in fhrm produce Is concerned, through session this week. The engineer in He. , , , . . . th,nk increases were Justified,had asked that his salary be in- Reeve IluKh MacDonald. Bloom- creased from $3,700. He reminded field, moved that Mr. Arnold'scouncil a similar request last year had been laid over to 1950. Four of the 13 council members voted for an increase.Reeve Dwight Reynolds, Hallo­well, expressed his opposition to a raise, since ho said, 80 per cent of the taxes come from farm peoplewhose produce prices are de- pressed.man of the reforestation commit­tee, with Mr. A. Clarke as his secretary. Mr. McBeth. Mr. Sip­pel and Mr. •Wright are council's other representatives on the com­mittee along with L. K. Cales, county clerk and treasurer, and J. N. Metherall, county road su­perintendent.In printing and resolutions, Mr. Sippel is chairman and Mr. An­derson secretary. Working with them are Mr. Wright, Mr. R. H. Clark and Mr. Stover.Mr. A. Clarke is in charge of the recreation committee, assist­ed by Mr. Sutor as secretary and members McBeth, Pellow and An­derson.The health committee, with a chairman yet to be named, is composed of Mr. Rudy Mr. Maedel and Roger L. Hawkins, Tillson­burg. ,Committees haring no definite chairman are th? County Horne- Mr. Rudy, Mr.' Little and Mr. Hawkins: board of audit — Mr. Pellow- and Mr. Coles: juvenile court—Mr. Rudy. Mr. Little and Mr. Coles; and the library co­operative—Mr. Rudy, Mr. Sutor. Mr. McDonald and Mr. Little.After a brief session this morn­ing, council adjourned to allow the finance and property com­mittees to meet. Council con­vened again at noon .then ad­journed until the afternoon ses­sion.Reeve Janies Clemtnson. Welling­ton. said he felt the county en­gineer is un dei-paid. Council couldn't expect to hire an engineer under 54,000. he said.Warden Norris Whitney. Ame- liasburg, referred to the increase of the dollar, as far as salary be increased to 54.000. The increase of $300 would cost county taxpayers $150, since the province pays half, he said.The motion tor the Increase was lost on an unrecorded vote tn com­mittee of the whole on road- matters. Oxford Council ConsidersOther Groups' ResolutionsCounty Council Receives Report On County HomeA resolution recently passed by Perth county that the Dominion department of labor provide a more careful selection of display ed persons being allowed to enter Canada will be studied by Oxford county council*at the present sess­ion being held in the court: house. Peth officials have further askedhad, however, met with the appro­val Of Welland, Kent and Middle­sex, he said.In other communications, the Embro and West Zorra Red Cross Society asked council for n grant to enable it to carry on its work. It was explained that the group actively covers a wide territory in the northwestern areas of thethe Oxford body to endorse a clause that only Europeans will- ihg to remain in agriculture for „ ,-------at least five years after entrance । council. Other grouts which to the epuntry be admitted. Iwyj be dealt with concern the On- * tario Conservation and Reforesta­tion Association and the Canadian Institute for the Blind. The latter organization's yearly report re­vealed that 35 persons m Oxford county are so afflicted.Contributions were requested by the St. John Ambulance and the Salvation Army. The St. John group will shortly embark on a campaign which is hoped to raise in Ontario $270,000 for operating,county.The Banner Counties Guernsey . Club likewise requested a grantHie resolution is one of several submitted by outside counties for the Oxford council’s backing. They will be dealt with by the various committees which were electedyesterday.Hastings county has requested information on Oxford’s stand on a proposal which would call for all the hospitals in the province being remunerated by the Ontario department of health for the hos­pitalization of temporary polio patients. The government at pres­ent pays 100 per cent, of all such hospitalization costs at only 10 or 12 designated hospitals through- lout the province. Under the new plan, Hastings would have the de­partment assume financial res­ponsibility in all hospitals until ------------ .the patient could be &«wed to one structed at a satisfactory rate of of the designated institutions. I speed. Hospital officials expreM-A long-contentious situation m j ed thei rthanks to council for the the province has again arisen in a j financial help received In the resolution from Kent county. This i past. ...The number of residents in tlw County Home on January 1 this yew was 61, Oxford county coun­cil was informed in I he annual re­port submitted by Manager R. J. Firbcs today,One year ago at this time, 63 residents were living at the home. During 1949, 11. new residents were admitted, seven died and six loft with permission. Of the pres­ent number at the home, 24 are women and 37 are men.The number of days attributed to residents was 14,328 for Oxford, 7,096 for Woodstock and 1,632 for Ingersoll. The gross expenditure per week per resident was $10.78 and the net cost per week per res­ident $2.61. The amount paid by Woodstock was $2,624.30 and by Ingersoll $590.06.The total expenditures for theyear reached $35,523,26. Receipts totalled $26,928.25. The great por­tion of receipts was derived prin­cipally from old age pensions, pay­ing residents and the gale of farm products.Farm receipts totalled $12,654.88 for the year, with expenses com­ing to $9,915.98. The balance on farm was $2,738.94.Divided into municipalities, the number of residents shows Bland­ford with four, Dereham three, South Norwich three, West Oxford three, East Oxford five, West Zor­ra one, Tavistock two, Woodstock 18, Blenheim two, North Norwich four, Norwich village one, East Zorr? two, North Oxford three, Tillsonburg two, East Nissouri fourf Ingersoll four and Embro ; none.calls for amendment to the Hignexpenses.The Salvation Army announced that it would appreciate an in­creased grant in 1950. stressing particularly the work it is doing] for unwed mothers at BethesdaHospital, in London.A report from St. Marys Mem­orial Hospital, St. Marys, stated | that the building was being con-A similar communication fromcalls tor ameiiUJiiviiv vw v*.*- mSchool Act whereby the cost TUlsonburg Sold ersbuilding and operating should beHospital acknowledged the re­present system of an enttrely eq- Agrlcultural col-has asked en- ege asked council to dea! withMiddlesex county has asked en- dbmtion of a resolution which would provide compensation foi damage to motor vehicles and the occupants of vehicles by deer run­ning at large on public highways, the cost of such remuneration to be assumed by the province. In support of the recommendation, Middlesex points out that the On­tario government has legislation protecting these animals which constitute a traffic hazard m many sections of the province.County Clerk and Treasurer L. K. Coles announced to council tha. a resolution passed by the 1949 bodv calling for extended rural mall route service had not been indorsed by Hastings county. Itthe possible appointment of a permanent corn borer inspector during the present session. A de­ferment of the appointment to rhe June session, it was explain­ed, would hamper much of the desired work which could beachieved.Council will study a forest fire prevention brief submitted by the Ontario Conservation and Re­forestation Association which would call for a permanent war­den and well-trained deputies be­ing established in the couny.The financial statement of the Oxford Museum was also sum- mitted for the finance commit- । tee's approval.County Praised For Work In Building Up ForestsOxford county council received the congratulations today of W. A. G. Thurston, zone forester, on the expansion program earned out in 1949 which considerably in- creased the holdings of land in county forests. Mr. Thurston, whose territory includes Huron and Perth counties, expressed his appreciation in his annual report.On the Zenda forest, planting operations were carried out both in the spring and fall, the report explained. Since the weather dur­ing the fall was conducive, much of the area on the Zenda property was planted. In the spring plant­ing, 2,400 red pines were planted by four schools entered in the school forestry competition.A total of 15,700 trees were planted by machine In the fall. Specks planted Were white, red and Scotch pines. Trees were marked for cutting on the largest area of woodlot in the forest, Mr. Thuroton said. This is a thinning and improvement cutting, it was explained, and is aimed at im­proving the bush.On the Jun bro forest, 5,000 redand Scotch pines and white ash were planted, The looks of the property have been improved a good deal by general cleaning-op work. Mr. Thurston said.On the Hall forest, 3,500 red and Scotch pines were planted, this despite tough sod and scat­tered willows making ploughing ' difficult.A total of 5,000 red pine and Norway spruce were planted on the Lakeside forest. Trees on thia property marked for thinning willI be cut t his Writer.j Survival of trees on all forests Is very good, the report said. Fireguards were cultivated on all forests. Extensive planting is। planned In the Banner forest this spring.Cost of reforestation work done in Oxford In 1949 was $474.20, the report concluded.Approve New HomeBelleville, Jan 10 (CP). -The On­tario Municipal Board has given its approval for an expenditure of $809.-000 for the construction of a new county home for Hastings. it was learned today, A public hearing concerning the expenditure was held by the board in Toronto.Endorse Kent ResolutionOn Education AssessmentA resolution previously received by Kent county calling for a re­vision of the High School Act whereby the building and operat­ing of high schools should be taxed through amended assessment was endorsed by the education commit­tee of Oxford county council yes­terday afternoon. Council of the whole later approved the commit­tee’s action.The Kent resolution asks for a combined equalized, local, popula­tion and attendance assessment for high school districts, rather than the present system of straight equalized assessment.Robert H. Clark, Embro, chair­man of the committee, also recom­mended that Oxford join the county council section of the On­tario Education Association and that the membership fee of $15 be paid. It was further suggested that L. K. Coles, county clerk and treasurer, as well as the education committee be appointed delegates to the next convention of the county council section of- the O.C. A. to be held in Toronto. Other members of the committee are Wilfred Bishop, North Norwich, secretary, Arthur P. Maedel, Nor­wich, J. Grant Sutherland, East Nissouri, and Roland B. Fry, Blen­heim.The latter two recommendationsreceived council's approval.Council also backed the resolu­tion of Fred S. Killing, East Zorra, chairman of the reforesta­tion and conservation committee, that Oxford adopt the proposed forest fire program as advanced by the Ontario Reforestation and Conservation Association.Under this program, a perman­ent fire warden will be appointed and sufficient fire equipment ob­tained. Several qualified deputies would be named in strategic sec­tions of the county. It is hoped that the system will greatly reduce damage caused by yearly woodlot and grass blazes.A grant of $25 to the O.R.C.A. was approved.A motion by Oscar Sippel, Blandford, chairman of the print­ing and resolution committee, that necessary printing be undertaken and routine bills paid was carried.First readings of seven bylaws necessary for the 1950 machinery of county government were intro­duced by H. A. Little, Dereham, Thomas F. Fellow, West Oxford, Herbert P. Dujn, North Oxford, Mr. Sutherland, Mr. Fry and Mr. Killing.Before council adjourned at 5 p.fn., Warden Robert Rudy an­nounced that sessions would con­tinue through Tuesday and Wed­nesday of next week.ANOTHER HAPPY EVENT FOR RUDYBeing elected warden is a great thing. Being the first warden from your municipal­ity in 29 years adds laurels to the event.Presiding over the sessions of Oxford county council this week following his election as warden on Tuesday, Bob Rudy of Tavistock has been a happy, much congratulated man.This morning, however, has seen even the great event of his election put into the shads for Warden Rudy. At Strat­ford General Hospital Mrg. Rudy presented him with his second son, John Franklin.Oshawa, County Agree on HomeWhitby, Jan. 20—Two years of bickering between Ontario County and the City of Oshawa ended to­day when the county signed an agreement granting space to 75 aged people from Oshawa in the proposed $600,000 home for the aged. City council signed the agreement last Wednesday.When the architect’s drawings are finally approved, tenders for construction work will be called. The arrangements call for an an­nual payment by the city of 56,463 over a 20-year period. Oshawa will not obtain a permanent interest in the building which, according to existing plans, will be of one-story construction, containing 200 beds.First Election Since 1910 For Plattsville Trustees Hospital Fund Goes Over TopYork County's $330,000 Pushes Total to $4,308,599By KEN W. MmTAGGABTConstruction of the first unit of a modern residence for nurses has been mad- possible by a grant of $330,000 made by York ^County Council yesterday to the building campaign of the Hospital for Sick Children.Exeter Hospital Grant ApprovedHospital Debenture Issue By-Passed Until MarchFree 1’rcM St. Thomas BureauST. THOMAS. Jan. 20 — Unable to reach a decision an to lengthHint Reprisals As County Cuts Hospital GrantLondon, Ont., Jan. 20 (CP). — Hints of reprisals against the’ county came from city and hospital, officials here today after Middlesex County Council’s decision to ehop the annual $15,000 grant to Victoria public hospital to $5,000. Officials did not specify what form the re-' prisals might take."Something will happen. There's) no doubt about that,'' said William Loveday, chairman of the hospital! trust.County council, meeting here yes-' terday, pared $11,000 off its annual1 grants. Ten thousand dollars of1 • this total was lopped off the county’s usual grant to Victoria hospital building fund.Mr. Loveday said It was his un­derstanding that, when county council gave the hospital a $15,000 grant three years ago, a similar sum would be contributed each year for 10 years."We are not going to give them $15,000 value for $5,000." said Mayor George Wenige. "I think they have' been getting a very good deal. It would take a lot more than $15,000 to capitalize a hospital for them-! selves.”The mayor said he would give “serious consideration” to the steps' the city might take.Budget $370,000 For Elgin RoadsFree Press St. Thomas BureauST. THOMAS. Jan. 20 — Elgin County Council today placed its stamp of approval on a county and suburban road budget for 1950 to-GODERICH, Jon. 20 — Huron County Council approved grants today as recommended by the exe­cutive committee,Graht of $12,500 this year, for Exeter Hospital, also a recom­mendation to the 1951 council for a grant of $12,500 and of $10,000 by the 1942 council was made.A delegation from Exeter had asked for a grant of $35,000. The recommendation of the committee that Clinton .Spring Fair be given $300 was lost on a 19 to 9 division vote.Other grants were:Salvation Army $1,000; Hospital for Sick Children $50: War Mem­orial Hospital, $50; Goderich, Clin­ton, Seaforth, Wingham Hospitals, each $1,000; Ontario Agriculture Council $50; Ontario Conservation and Reforestation Association $25; Ontario Municipal Association $25; Ontario Education Association $15; Ontario Good Roads Association $15; Association of Rural Muni­cipalities $10; Bluewater Highway Association $400; an increase of $200; Crop Improvement Associa­tion $200; Huron County Plowmens Association (North and Soutk) each $100; Agricultural represen­tative $500; Junior Extension Fund $500; Women’s Institutes (3) each $25; Spring Fairs, Hensail, $200; Clinton $200; Fall Fairs, (Clifford, Lucknow, Kirkton) $100 each; School Fairs each $25; Holstein Breeders Club $100; Shorthorn Breeders Club $100; Wingham Horse Show $200; Library Asso­ciation $4,000 ; 32 libraries $40 each: Association of Assessing Or- ficers $10; University of Western Ontario scholarships (2) $100 each; University of Western Ontario. $5,000; O.A.C. scholarship $100; In­stitute for the Blind $1,500, an in­crease of $500; Goderich Music Club $200; Federation of Agricul­ture of Huron County, grant $300 and $150 to defray expenses for overseas delegation.of time the $560,000 debenture isspe for the proposed St. Thomas and Elgin General Hospital will run, members of Elgin County Council today by-passed the question to the March session.Corridor conversation following a meeting of the finance Com-County BoostsLibrary Grantmlttce Indicated divided opinion as to whether the debenture should be for a 20 or 10 year period.When the by-law granting aid for the hospital was presented for a third reading today, after having received approval of county rate­payers December 5, last, refererice to the period the debentures were to run was deleted.The motion for deletion was pre­sented by Reeve John Millard, Aylmer, and seconded by Reeve Stuart iLttle Aidborough. No dis­senting votes were cast.To Borrow $400,000Council authorized the warden and treasurer to borrow $400,000 from the Bank of Montreal, as it may be required, to meet expendi­tures of Elgin during 1950, untilUnloosening its tightened purse­strings to the extent of $1,000, Middlesex County Council yester­day decided to boost its grant to the Middlesex County Library Co- Operative from $3,000 to $4,000.It did so after Harold Lucas, ex-deputy-reeve of London Town­ship and now a non-council rep­resentative on the Library Board,explained that reduction of the taxes are received- county grant would mean a cor- Grants authorized on recom- responding cut in the provincial. ™ndation of finance committee grant. In other words, the "co-op" ^e: f ?would lose $2,000 on the deal. Thomas and E1®in Children s Aid (Earlier in the January session. Society- $2'50°: University of West­council lopped $11,000 off its grant, era Ontario, $500; Navy League of schedule, including $10,000 from the' Canada, $100; Salvation Army, $300, and Canadian National Instituteannual contribution to Victoria Hospital building fund of $15,000— a move already protested by city and hospital officials. The other $1,000 was deducted from the’coun­ty-operated library service.Pay For FacilitiesMr. Lucas said the Library Board would be willing to pay up to $1,000 of the cost of providing fa­cilities for the library staff in the county building. At present i their headquarters are at the Lon­don Public Library.Such action, he pointed out, wouldfor the Blind, $200.Request Laid OverCouncil laid over to the March session the request of jail em­ployees for a $15-per-month cost-of- living bonus.Local assessors were granted five days pay and mileage for equalizing assessment at the same rate as county councilors.Approved were grants of $50 to 'libraries of Aylmer, Bayham. Dut­ton, Port Burwell, Port Stanley.Rodney, Shedden, Sparta, Spring- mean that the county actually field, West Lorne, Vienna,, Belmont would lose nothing on the deal. and Avon.taling $370,000.The estimates, Roads Committee Charles Johnson,presented byChairman Reeve Malahide, showsa total of $330,000 to be expended on county arteries and $40,000 allo­cated for suburban road work.The proposed projects, discussed individually as council sat in com­mittee of the whole with Reeve W. . T. Morrett, West Lorne, in the chair, will cost about $10,000 more than was expended on road sys­tems in 1949.Cost ReducedDepartment of Highways subsi­dies will cut the cost to Elgin ratepayers to $158,950 which is about five mills on an assessment of $31,771,795. The mill rate for country road expenses for 1949 was about 5.3 mills. •The expense to Elgin ratepayers, presented in a break-down, is as follows: 20 per cent of the cost of constructing bridges and culverts, $10,400; 25 per cent of suburban roads (10 per cent on suburban bridges) $9,550; 60 per cent of the remainder, $139,000.Council also adopted the recom­mendation that Erleus street and Its continuation known as Union street, between Victoria and Rob­inson streets in the Village of Port Burwell, be assumed as a h county road.The year’s expenditures were $6,000 less than the $838,000 pro­vided In the by-law, and all work was done by county employees.Perth Approves $300,000 OutlaySTRATFORD, Jan. 20 — Perth County Council today approved by 11-6 vote a county road appropria­tion of $300,000 for 1950. The ap­propriation was brought before council by Reeve J. White, Blan- shard Township, and Reeve James Holmes. Downie Township, as an amendment to a motion to set the figure at $350,000. The motion was presented to council by Reeves Ja­cob Krug. South Easthope, and Harold Coaens, Wallace Township.The 1949 road expenditure was $254,000.County Health UnitThe much discussed question of a county health unit which has been before many organizations in Perth in recent weeks, was left' with the health committee, after Reeve Coaens presented a verbal report of a visit to the Department of Health, Toronto.Reeve Coaens said the health unit cost to the county would be about 65 cents per capita.The finance committee report ap­proved grants of $1,000 to Cana­dian Institute, for the Blind and $1,250 to the University of Western Ontario. The university grant Is the fourth payment In a 10-year agreement to pay a fixed sum an­nually.A request by the Children's Aid Society for permission build on county property was rejected.At the same time, the "co-op” could qualify for additional dollar- for-dollar assistance from the prov­ince.Notwithstanding council’s deter­mination to cut expenses this year due to dropping farm prices, grants approved by by-law totaled nearly $30,000. In addition to those tothe county library and Hospital, they included:Approved GrantsTo the University of Ontario, $5,000; Strathroy Hospital, $5,000; Huron building fund, $2,000; theVictoriaWestern General College agricul-Grants to agricultural societies will be equivalent to Government grants, and will go to societies in Aidborough, Aylmer, Shedden. West Elgin, Yarmouth and Springfield.Will Aid SocietiesGrants to horticultural societies will be 25 per cent of Government grants, and will go to Aylmer, Dut­ton, Springfield, Shedden. Rodney. West Lorne and Belmonttural committee of County Council, for farm projects, $5,500; the con­servation and reforestation com­mittee, $2,000; Salvation Army, $500; C.N.I.B., $500.Payment of $105 in membership fees to the following organizations was authorized in the same by-law: County council section, On­tario Trustees and Ratepayers As­sociation, $15; London Chamber of Commerce, $25: Ontario MunicipalAssociation, $25; Ontario Good Roads Association, $15: Ontario Conservation and Reforestation As­sociation, $25.Expenditure of $646,035 on coun­ty roads in 1950, subject of heated debate when the estimates were submitted on Thursday, was ap­proved by by-law without dissent. London Township representatives loudly opposed the expenditure at the previous session, but council approved the estimates following deletion of a $19,000 item for a new truck. This brought the coun­ty's share to within a few hundred dollars of last year,County Must Pay j Indigents' BillsSarnia, Jan. 20 (CP).-Mayor W.. C. Nelson of Sarnia served notice on Lambton County Council today’ that as of Jan. 1, 19% the city’could no longer bear the cost of । hospitalization of indigent patients from the county.Henceforth, he said, the rural municipalities of the county must he prepared to shoulder the full cost of their indigent patients at Sarnia General HospitalA few days ago, a hospital finan­cial report showed a deficit of W0.- 000 of which $11,000 was attributed to county Indigent patients and $29,000 to city indigents. In past years the entire deficit has been shouldered by Sarnia taxpayers. । Mayor Nelson fold county coun­cillors that the cost per patient per day nt Sarnia general now averaged $10.05. In the case of county Indi-he c(gents, he observed, j$2.50 and the g< leaving the balance of 3$ pnid by the Sarnia taxpramen'$1.3$.say we have nc feel that wltl idty’s request Ishis ultimatum.; In rtellwring Mayor Nelson 'men, I am sure ;in this council <d a just Oxford GrantsAid HospitalsFree Press Woodwork BureauWOODSTOCK. Jan. 20 In the financial report presented to Coun­ty Council yesterday a payment of $10,000 to the Ingersoll Alexander Memorial Hospital was authorised. The money la part of grant of $55.- 000. To date with this grant $35,000 has been paid.The report presented by Reeve Thomas Follow. West Oxford, chairman also authorised grants of $4,000 to St Marys Hospital, and $4,000 to the Oxford Red Cross Soft ciety instead of a local canvass.A grant of $300 was made to the Embro and West Zorra Red Cross and ^50 to the Oxford County Museum,Reeve Pellow and County Clerk' T, K. Coles, Ingersoll were ap­pointed represents fives of the Ox­ford Museum Board. Deputy Reeve J. K. McLeod. East Nissouri, was appointed to the St. Marys Hos­pital board.Recommend RepairsThe property report presented by Reeve Arthur P. Madeel, Nor­wich chairman, recommended that the roof on the county court house be repaired and that a flag pole in front of the building be erected.About $5,000 of the 1950 county road appropriation will be spent on the roads in the vicinity of the 1951 International Plowing Match according to the road report of Reeve Grant Sutherland, EastNissouri.The report also recommended that the Boundary road between Oxford and Elgin, opposite con­cession 12 South Dorchester, be as­sumed as a county road. The road will connect the county system of , Oxford with that of Elgin.Named to BoardGeorge Lees Norwich. R. G. Brogden, Ingersoll and H. L. Kipp, Princeton were named to the Ox- , lord County Library Co-Operative; board and Magistrate R. G. Groom, Tillsonburg was named an honor- j ary member in the library report] presented to Council by Warden1 Robert Rudy. Tavistock. The re­port also recommended a grant, of] $2,500. Last year the grant was $2,000-] The Agricultural Committees report, Chairman Deputy Reeve H. R. McBeth, Dereham recommend- ed a grant of $100 to the Oxford] Crop Improvement Association.! Deputy Reeve McBeth and Deputy’ Reeve McLeod were appointed del­egates to the Ontario Agricultural Fred 8. Killing, East Zorra the Council Convention with Reeve alternate.Emerson Moulton, Dereham, was -re-appointed county weed and corn borer inspector. D. R. Harley Mc-| Beth and Reeve Killing were ap­pointed to the Oxford Crop Improvement Association,County Coffers Hit by MistakeBARRIE, (CP)- An apparent mix-up in administering rebates under the children's protection act; may enrich Simcoe county munici-' parities by $14,500 at the expense of county coffers, Simcoe county council was told Saturday.D F. MacLaren, county solicitor, said a county delegation had con- ] ferred with both PremierBob Rudy New Oxford WardenRobert Rudy. 40 year-old reeve of the village of Tavistock yes- terdry afternoon brought home the wardenship of Oxford county —an honor that had not come to that municipality in 29 yearsIn - bitter battle with Reeve T, Grant Sutherland, of East Nis­souri, and Arthur I’, Maedel, reeve of Norwich village, Mr. Rudy gar­nered 11 votes on the 35th ballot, to eliminate his opponentsBefore a crowd that overflowed the court house, county council members carried on an “open­vote" session which for a time ithreatened to surpass the 56th ballot record established some years agoSix council members were orig­inal].- nominated for the office cf warden In addition to Maedel, Rudy and Sutherland, Thomas F. Pellow, reeve of West Oxford; H. A. Little, reeve of Dereham, and Alster Clarke were in the runn­ingM.. Pellow retired from the race after the second ballott, having considerable strength with 5 votes on each of the first two ballots. There are 20 members of the Coun cil with 21 votes available, Till- sonburg because of population hav­ing two votes for the reeve and one for the deputy-reeveMr. Little stayed until the third ballot.Mr. Clarke, reeve of West Zor­ra, remained in the running untilthe 19th ballot. He had stayed consistently close to Maedel, Ttudv and Sutherland until the 10th bal lot.lids left the field open to Mae­del, Rudy and Sutherland, on the " ’♦h ballot, Mr. Rudy attained 10 first votes as against Mr. Suther- kjid’s eight. Mr. Maedel’s strength which had gradually been decreasing, had sunk to three.On the thirty-fifth and final bal­lot Tillsonburg’s reeve Roger L. Hawkins and Deputy-reeve Archie Anderson swung their support to Mr. Rudy. The result was that Mr. Rudy was elevated to the] post: of warden wih a total vote of 11 on the final vote, Mr. Suther­land runner up with six votes, and Mr. Maedel with the tally of 4.The new warden, who succeeds the 1949 warden, George Fewster of North Norwich was bom in Tavistock. Son of a farmer, he attended school in Tavistock. He went to business college at Strat­ford and later graduated from the University of Indiana with a de­gree of Commerce and Finance.He is married to the former Doris Holley, Tavistock and is he father of one son.Mr Rud served in the town coun­cil of Tavistock for nine years be­fore becoming reeve in 1948. He is secretary-treausurer of the Tav- listock Cheese and Buter Company and also secretary treasurer of the Tavistock Agricultural Society.ESCAPES IN.IURVReeve Arthur P. Maedel, of Norwich, narrowly escaped in­jury this morning near Burgess- ville when a large tree, overload­ed with ice, crashed on the high­way less than 50 yards ahead of him. Mr. Maedel, who was on his way to a county council session in Woodstock, saw the tree begin Sto topple in time to bring his car to a stop. He was forced to take two-mile detour before he could get back on the main road.and Welfare Minister Goodfellow last week.The members, he Baid, had been informed that the rebate author-, ities for 1949 by the act had ap­parently gone to the municipal­ities as part of a one-mill rebate on their equalized assessments. The rebate consisted of 25 per cent, of certain grants by council to the children's aid society.Mr, MacLaren said informationindicated the rebate for 1949 was not recoverable from the munici• Froat I pall tics.Scots Fit To Be TiedOnly One Oxford Councilor Wears Tartan on Burns DayFree Pre«« Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK, Jan. 26 With such names as Sutherland, Mc­Donald, McLeod and McBeth serving on the Oxford County Council, there was only one councilor who remembered to wear an appropriate tartan tie on Bobbie Burns day.In fact Reeve Alster Clark, West Zorra, who is the only bachelor and who modestly claimed he comes from one of the “better townships" was slightly irked by his Scots companions’ oversight.Reeve Clark, the only one to honor the day by wearing a suit­able tie, caustically blasted a fel­low reeve from Enat Nissouri, Grant Sutherland. Reeve Suther­land, a Scot from away back, wail wearing a tie with a green- | ish hue."Words fail me,” Reeve Clerk remarked os he looked around council and at members from the predominately Scots north half of the county.Another Scot wore a nonde­script tie of various colors. Dep­uty Reeve Harley McBeth Dcre- ham, also wore a green lie and came in for his share of scath­ing remarks from Rccvo "HW Clark.Most of the other Scots wore ties of vivid hues. By their crest­fallen attitudes they did not ob­ject to Reeve Clark’s remarks. Deputy Sheriff Winner Kiwanis Safety Contesttakes - take ONE........................The roads commit toe of Oxford county council yesterday was granted an allotment of $135,210 for work In 1950. The figure 'sabove the 1949 grant of $132,500. J. Grant Sutherland, reeve of East Nissouri, is chairman of the* rom- mlttee.Overall Deficit Reported To Oxford County CouncilOxford county council, now in its sixth and final day of the Jan­uary session, went into committee of th whole shortly 'fter conven­ing this morning. Afterwards, the roads, finance, property and ag­riculture committees met.At yesterday’s afternoon session, council approved the annual fin­ancial report submitted by L. K- Coles, county clerk and treasurer. Mr. Coles announced that an ov­erall deficit of $3,665.76 existed for the year 1949. Actual expendi­tures totalled $312,203.53, while the estimated expenditures were $308,537.74. The county still has a capital of approximately $20,- 000, Mr. Coles explained.Following is the breakdown with the first figure the estimated sum and the second in brackets the actual sum: Administration of jus­tice and county buildings, $26-,600 ($25,530,24): agriculture and fox bounty, $6,000 ($5,551.44); registry office $2,500 (.$2,899.65; education, ! payable by the county, $400 ($399.14); Registry Office Build­ing Fund, $5,000 ($5,000); gener­al administration, $20,750 ($20,- 925.33); miscellaneous $1200 ($1,- 1325.96): health unite, $18765.12 I ($19,765.12); reforestation, $3,000 1(2.984.44); charity and welfare, ; $83,900 ($80,396.18); county roads $132,500 ($137,412.13); vocational secondary education, $406.19: ($406.19); academic secondary education, $10,231.55 ($10,231.55).In submitting the first annual report of the library co-operative, Mrs. S. L. Krompart told council that the total stock of books had reached 2,511. Oft these, 1,832* are now in use throughout the county.Circulation for the year was 9,600. As compared to the prev­ious year, an increase of 1,570 juv- i enile books and 290 non-fiction books were read. In 1950, Mr. Krompart said, the library would be in a position to supply a bookFederation Of Agriculture Seeks $1000 County GrantThe Oxford Federation of Agri­culture has asked county council for a grant -f $1,000 this year. The request, was resented to council yester y by Lloyd Smith, presi­dent of the federation, and Wil­liam Benton, federation field man.Pointing out that Oxf rd alone of Western Ontario counties had failed financially to assist the fed­eration. Mr. Smith said a grant of ., ,000 would enable his organiza­tion to carry on the valuable work it had been doing for hog, egg, milk and cheese producers. As an example of the federation’s ■ i —ngth. hr said, more than 1,500 persons had jammed the recrea­tion hl at the ft • grounds two weeks ago at a meeting called byThrough the efforts of the fed­eration, hr declared, Oxford far- mers were now receiving a (air amount for tanker cows. FeviousCounty Council IncreasesAllotment For Road Work। headed by Harley McBeth, depu-|On the Oxford Museum Board., , r x j reeve of Dereham. Mr. McBeth I George Lees. Norwich. R. C. At the conclusion of yesterday was a]so selected to represent the Brogden, Ingersoll. H. L. Kipp, session, which had seen the coun-1 county, along with Fred Killing, prjnceton, and R. G. Groom, Till- cil sit, for six days during the Jan- reeve of East Zdrra. on the Wood- ^burg, were appointed to the il- _ . ... i-1 stock Fair Board. He was further bfary cooperative board. Th?mlttee, under Arthur P. Maedel,! named, with J. K. McLeod, depu- county library was given a grant reeve of the village of Norwich, ty reeve of East Nissouri as a dele-|of 52,500, an increase of $500 fromuary meet Ings, the property com-sendee to schools which desired it.The annual health report sub­mitted by Dr. O. C. Powers, local medical health officer, met withi council’s satisfaction, as did re­ports by Nursing Supervisor Margaret Grieve, R.N., and Sen­ior Sanitary Inspector J. L. Grif­fith.The annual Woodstock subur­ban road report, presented by Chairman J. W. Innes, showed a cost of $9,926.26, of which the city's share is $1,600. Ingersoll will be required to pay $1,000, ac- cording to its' road reportIn a communication read by Mr. Coles at this morning’s ses­sion, Mrs. Doris Rudy, wife of Warden Robert Rudy, thankedi council for the gift of flowers sent to her yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy became parents of a boy last Saturday. It is their second son.Discuss Plans Plowing MatchThe roads and agriculture com­mittees of Oxford county council met with agricultural representa­tives and executive members of the Oxford Plowmen's Association this morning to discuss plans for, the international plowing match which will be held in Oxford this year.J. Grant Sutherland, East Nis­souri, is chairman of the roads committee, while Harley McBeth, Dereham, is chairman of the ag­riculture committee. The proper­ty committee, under Chairman Ar­thur P. Maedel, Norwich, also met this morning for an inspection of the court house ro°f-As 19 of the 20 council mem­bers convened this morning, War­den Robert Rudy passed out ci­gars in celebration of the birth of a son last Saturday.to any action taken by the O.F.A., the renumeration for animals fail­ing the tuberculosis test had been ridiculously small.The federation, said Mr. Benton, was an organization which he felt Oxford county badly needed. It had shown its worthiness in the past, he asserted, and if given the proper financial assistance, would continue to do so in the future.Council will probably make a decision on the matter today, the lart day of the January session. requested that an architectsub-mit plans for a new recording of­fice.Emerson Moulton was re-ap- which covers that part of the pointed corn zborer Inspector fol- county. Mr. Pellow and L. K. lowing a recommendation made Coles county clerk and ueftwrer, by the agriculture committee were selected as representativesCOUNTY COUNCILOxford county council will atari Its fifth day of the January ses­sion when it convenes tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock with Ward­en Robert Rudy in t he chair. Council sessions are expected to last through Wednesday, with night meetings unlikely.Ovation Given Warden Rudy Bv Tavistock Men's ClubJack Hargreaves Elected Junior Farmer PresidenttW thin year.The finance, committee, under Chairman Thomas F. Pellow, teev? I of West. Oxford, approved a grant i Of $4,000 to the Oxford Red Cross Society. Another grsrt of $309 was allowed to the Embro and West Zorra Red Cross Society i of 52,500, an increase of $500 from last year.The roads committee endorsed a resolution submitted by Middlesex county calling for the Ontario government to remunerate motor­ists victimized by deer straying on the highway. The Middlesex coun­cil explained that deer were pro­tected by the provincial body, but a great deal of damage to automo­biles was being caused by deer population in certain sections of the province. The resolution fur­ther called for compensation by the province of occupants of ve­hicles injured in such accidents.The committee also approved the expenditure of $5,000 on roads in tne vicinity of the 1951 inter­national plowing match which will be held in Oxford county.Before council adjourned until the March meetings. Warden Ro­bert Rudy thanked the members for the co-operation shown him during his inaugural session. ......BLENHEIM TOWNSHIP CLERK Irvin J. Hataes of Drumbo, is shown preparing the voters ^sj°r Plattsville election in many years as seven men contest the seats for village trustees. For over 40 years the seats have bln fUled by acclamation, but this year the re- cord has been broken. —(Staff PhotohWarden's Election Feature First County Council MeetEast Nissouri. Mr. McLeod was deputy reeve in 1939 and 1940, and reeve in 1941, 1942 and 1943. He succeeds J. Calvin McKay who, in the last election, was a candidate for the top post in the township and lost out in a close i election to the incumbent reeve, J. Grant Sutherland.Familiar figures returning for another year on council are: Os­car Sippel. reeve of Blandford; H. A. Little and Harley R. Mc­Beth, reeve and deputy reeve respectively of Dereham; George F. Wright, reeve of East Oxford; Herbert P. Dunn, reeve of North Oxford: Thomas F. Pellow, reeve of West Oxford; Fred S. Killing, and William J. McDonald, reeve of deputy reeve respectively of East Zorra; Alster Clarke, reeve of West Zorra; Robert H. Clarke, reeve of Embro; Arthur P. Maed- I el, reeve of Norwich; and Robert Rudy, reeve of Tavistock.fl. D. ROBINSON ELECTED PRESIDENT OF PLOWMENFive new members will be pres­ent when Oxford county council convenes for its first meeting of 1950 at the Court House on Jan­uary 17. Four of these council­lors are making their initial ap­pearance on the county’s govern­ing body, while a fifth is returning after serving previous terms.The fact that the new warden for the vear is elected at this ses­sion makes the January meeting the most dramatic of the year. Re­tiring Warden George Fewster, of North Norwich, was elevated to the post last year after lengthy balloting had taken place. Several strong candidates are expected to compete for 4he chief executives post on the first day of the coming session.Of the new members, C. iu. Sutor. R.R. 2 Paris, takes over as deputy reeve of Blenheim town­ship, replacing former Deputy Reeve Roland P. Fry, who moves up to the reeveship. Mr. Fry suc­ceeds W. A. Cockbum, dean of county council, who has retired.Wilfred Bishop assumes the reeveship of North Norwich, suc­ceeding Mr. Fewster, the 1949 warden. Mr. Bishop is a resident of the village of Norwich. In similar circumstances, Clarence Stover, R.R. 3 Tillsonburg, replaces Ted Cooper, a veteran county councillor, as reeve of South Nor­wich. Mr. Cooper, like Mr. Few­ster and Mr. Cockbum, has retir­ed.At Tillsonburg, Roger L. Hawk­ins, deputy reeve in 1949, moves up to the reeveship, paving the way for the entry of W. Archie Anderson, new deputy reeve, to county council- Former Reeve Kenneth H. Anderson resigned his post to successfully contest the mayoralty of Tillsonburg.A veteran campaigner return­ing to council after serving five consecutive terms some years ago is J. K. McLeod, deputy reeve ofA. D. Robinson Wa« elected president at I hr anhUtd meeting of the Oxford Plowmen's Associa­tion, held yesterday at the recre­ation hall. Woodstock fairgrounds.Other officers - are: Secretary. George Bel); first vice-president, Douglas Start; second vice-presi­dent, Ross Hargreaves; treasurer, Normnn Shelton.Honorary presidents of the as­sociation are Clark Murray, M.P.; Ti R. Deni, M.L.A.; Wilson Mil­burn, mayor ol Woodstock; Dr. J. Murray, mayor of Ingersoll and the warden of Oxford county.Delegates to the annual conven­tion in Toronto are the president, first, and second vice-presidents, and the treasurer.Speaker for the meeting was John Carroll, secretary-manager of the Ontario Plowmen's Associ­ation, Toronto, He wished Oxford farmers every luck when the in­ternational plowing match is held here in 1951. and good luck in the county matches."While I have not been at your plowing match in Oxford for sev­eral years, I recall the last one I did see. You certainly lead the way, especially in the machinery displays.” he said.This year seems Io have been the top year for plowing matches, he continued. There were 70 sen­ior matches held this year in the province.Plowing matches, are increas­ingly popular. There were inter­school matches' in some districts this year. There was more excite- mnt’than if two football teams were playing."What better way is there to get boys interested in plowing than through these matches?" he asked. In Britain plowing match­es were revived during the war, so important were they felt to be.MEASLESThe mild epidemic of measles throughout Oxford County, is eas­ing up, Dr. O. C. Powers, county M.O.H, said today. The illness has been contracted mostly by school age schildren, and during Decem­ber school attendance dropped sharply throughout the county.Increase Noted In Foxes KilledFox bounties paid out in Ox­ford county during 1949 showed a surprising increase of 133 above the number collected in 1948, county clerk and treasurer L. K. Coles said today. A total of 394 bounties worth $2 each was paid in the past year as compared with 261 for the preceding 12 months.The 1949 totals reveal West Zorra led all townships in de­stroying the marauder, 63 bounties being collected. Statistics for oth­er townships show Blandford 37, Blenheim .52, Dereham 44, East Nissouri 49, North Norwich 25, South Norwich four. East Oxford 13, North Oxford 38. West Oxford 22 and East Zorra 47.In 1948, the , totals showed Blandford with 24, Blenheim 53, Dereham 25, East Nissouri 25, North Norwich seven, South Nor­wich 10, East Oxford 23. North Oxford 17, West Oxford 18. East Zorra 26 and West Zorra 33.The majority of bounties were collected in the spring, Mr. Coles said, when dens of pups were dis­covered and destroyed.Tillsonburg’s New Arena Opens To Hundreds Of KidsOne of the main purposes of plowing matches is to demonstrate the correct and efficient way to operate a plow. Losses amount to an enormous sum each year due to Incorrect adjustment of plows."Why do folks go to plowing matches? Are they worth promot­ing? I say that there wax never a greater need for them than right, now. With strong competition , from the west it is imaertant that we utilize every method to main­tain production at a high level, ■plowing matches are an important means to that end." he said."No one can be happy unless he Is doing his ob as well as he can. A workman can't be happy if he is trying to see how few bricks he can lay in an hour. The best thing about the matches is that they en­courage effort."I am sure that when the Inter­national Plowing Match is held in Oxford in 1951 that Oxford’s repu­tation will be upheld. We will give you every help we can.”A round of appreciative ap­plause met the words of the speaker.Also applauded by the associa­tion members was George Shearer, of Bright, who was high man in a class of 50 at the International Plowing Match this year.Directors elected at the meeting were as follows: Bob Rudy, A. Clark, Tom Pellow. H. A. Little, Harley McBeth, Murray Logan, Emerson Moulton, Fred Howard, John Hargreaves, Murray Gray, Lorne Richardson, Wilfred Grenze- bach, George Innes, Murray Arm- Strong. - nr rzGeorge Matheson, E. V. Kenne­dy, P. M. Dewan. Calvin McKay, Fred Bertrand, Alec Muir, Albert Roberts. Wilfred Corp, John Smith, Arnold Gee. Douglas Mc­Clintock, Sidney Goring and Ed Hansuld.Bounty Total Much SmallerThe payment of $788 in bounties for 394 foxes killed in Oxford county last year is a far smaller financial burden than many On­tario counties are forced to cany, provincial statistics bear out.In Peterborough county, for in­stance, the amount paid out for fox and wolf bounties was greater than the cost of snow-plowing for the winter. Fox bounties totalled $3,743 and wolf 'bounties $345. The snow-plowing expenditures ran to $3,746.In Victoria county, $5,112 was paid in fox bounties and $1,145 for wolves. The fee for faxes is 33 and for wolves $30, although the provincial government reimburses the county $10 for each wolf.Ontario pays about $50,000 a year in wolf bounties and a much greater sum for the destruction of foxes. A great portion of this money is directed to the central areas of the province.While Oxiord now pays $2 bounty on foxes, the price one year was set at $4. During that 12-months’ period, according to L. K. Coles, county clerk and treas­urer, approximately $2,500 was paid out in bounties.ONTARIO PLOWMEN'S ASSOCIATIONL. K. COLESOxford Cheese ProductsWorth Over One MillionWOODSTOCKAnnual Meeting Toronto, February 6-7, 1950 Blandford, East Oxford Annexations ApprovedTHAMES GOES OVER BANKS IN NEWLY-CUT CHANNELout the day carrying stone to har­ness the rampaging channel, as all available help was pressed into service. Tia? danger was reported averted by last night.Some 70 truckloads had previ­ously been dumped along the bank the previous night to bol­ster the weakening south bank. The north bank, reinforced with rip-rap, presented no problem.The swollen Thames river] reached its high level, nt eight ttjn. Friday and it was noted that the water lapped over the top of the bank, about 100 yards cast of the Thames street bridge, this also > happened some 300 yards west of the bridge. IBy noon the river level had fall­en eight inches 'due to colder weather.In the Centreville area, east of Ingersoll, the south side of the 11181065 channel was eroded by the swollen stream which threat­ened to undermine 500 tons of rock. The water was reported within six feet of the C.P.R. In­gersoll - Woodstock - Tillsonburg line by Gordon W. Pittock, Inger­soll representative on the Thames Valley Authority.Twenty trucks labored through-Wo/ves Increase In NorfolkSIMCOE, Jan. 12 — Evidence that both wolves and foxes are on the increase in Norfolk is seen in figures obtained from( County Clerk and Treasurer D. C Porter in connection with amounts paid in bounties during "the past year.Altogether, the amount paid in bounties was $3,400, an all- time record. There was bounty paid on 601 foxes at $5 apiece and on 11 grown wolves at $25 each knd eight wolf pups at $15 each. The fox bounty totted $3,005 and the wolf bounty $395.A Village LibrarianBy Louise Krompart. Oxford County LibraryOne of the most fascinating things about becoming a county librarian is the opportu­nity of visiting a group of small community libraries for the first time. You see some changes you would like to make, some situ­ations that offer great opportunities for li­brary service, and sometimes you see, tucked away in a quiet little village, a born librari­an, who makes one feel rather humble.There is one of these librarians in the village of Kintore. Paying little attention to the thought of six hour days, five day weeks or salary schedules, Mrs. Haynes seems to feel that being a librarian really means get­ting hooks to people.The Kintore library is housed in Mrs. Haynes’ home. There are two small rooms, one with some magazines makes a comfort­able reading room and the other is lined with shelves holding some four thousand books.When asked about the hours her library was open to the public, Mrs. Haynes said that she didn’t pay much attention to hours. Tt wasn’t always convenient for people to get into the village at certain hours. Tf someone came when the family car was corn­ing and wanted a book, she let them comein at any time to choose one. Mrs. Haynes told me that some of her customers found it difficult to get to the library in the winter when the snow was high. But Mrs. Haynes has an answer to most problems. She gets some parcels of books ready and takes them down to the village corner on a small sleigh when she knows the milk trucks will be in. and the members get their reading material for the long winter evenings when books are really appreciated.Mrs. Haynes has not forgotten the child­ren in her library programme. She has ar­ranged to send boxes of books to the school and welcomes the boys and girls to the li­brary at any time. She hopes to get some young people to help with a story hour.Another of Mrs. Haynes’ worthy enter­prises is sending used magazines, such as the National Geographic, to the Ontario Hos­pital.In September when we took a unit of books to Mrs. Haynes she chose a couple of them right away and said she would take them over to a young man who was laid up with a broken leg.The right book to the right person at the right time? Mrs, Haynes has the idea.The total acreage in the town-: ship areas approved for annexa­tion Is 1,175. In Blandford there are 680 acres, and In East Oxford, 495.The total population in the two ai at present would swell, the population of the city by 694 to 14,814 from 14,126,263 of the 2,130 people in East Oxford Uve in the area that is planned for annexation, while there are 431 people in the Bland- f< 1 area which the city hopes to annex.DOUGLAS HART ELECTED CROP IMPROVEMENT HEADDodglhs Hart was elected pres-1 County Seed Fair and Grassland ident for the new year, at yester-j Day were completely successful ne day's annual meeting of the Ox- said. ■ford Crop Improvement Associa- The meeting voted to hold the Hori, held bt the recreation hall, seed fair again this year, but no Woodstock fairgrounds. (definite date was set for the event.,Other officers elected at the No decision was reached as re- meeting were: secretary, George gards holding Grassland Day this Bell- first vice-president, Fred Co-! year. The corn club and other hoe;’ second vice-president, Char- competitions sponsored by the as- les Munro;- treasurer, Ralph sociation will continue.Sparks. The treasurer and secre-l Special guest of the meeting was. taiy were re-elected. (Professor Norman Thomas, of thePresident Hart was named as soils department at the Ontario the delegate to the annual crop! Agricultural College. He discus- improvement convention in Toron-ised the effect of the dry weather, experienced locally last year. HaPast president G. A. Matheson talked of hay production, and the remarked that last year's aetivi-1 proper use of pasture land. He ties saw real success. The Oxford [was thanked by G. A. Matheson.Bright Skies For Plowing,Says Prophet| Frw PreM Wmidstock BureauWOODSTOCK. Feb « - You can take It or leave It, but when the International Plowing Match l» held in Oxford, during October. 1951, the deather will be dry, cool and clear.I You don’t have to take anyone'* word for it but that of Reev® Al­ster Clarke, of West Zorra, He is Oxford's, If not Ontario's most famous weather prophet,Usually CorrectAt the Ontario Provincial Plow­men’s Association's annual meet­ing in Toronto yesterday, he went out on a limb, as he did the year before, and promised extravagant weather. What’s more his promises, as far as weather goes, are usually 100 per cent correct.Yesterday Reeve Clarke, along with most of the county councilors, county officials and city officials journeyed to Toronto to stress the. warm welcome that visitors to the plowing match will receive when they come here in 1951.Special PerformanceTo the skirl of the pipes, the wiggle waggle o' the kilts and the chatter of the drum, the Oxford delegation put on a creditable show that aroused the enthusiasm of the gathering.The delegation was led into the hail by Pipe Major Alex Collins, Ingersoll; Piper Bill Pearson, West Zorra; and Drummer Arthur Press­well, Ingersoll.With County Clerk L. K. Coles acting as chairman, a list of speakers urged the gathering to be sure and attend the plowing match here next year.Outline WelcomeWarden Robert Rudy, of Tav­istock, was the first to speak, followed by Mayor Wilson Mil­burn, of Woodstock. They both out­lined the welcome that would be extended’ next year. Clark Mur­ray, Woodstock, M.P. for Oxford, also extended a warm greeting. A. Robinson, president of the Oxford Plowmen's Association, added words of welcome and Reeve Clarke concluded the list.Tempered ProphesyWithout hesitation, Reeve Clarke promised “dry weather” but other­wise “wet,” adding "if you know what I mean."Altogether about 32 Oxford County plowing enthusiasts made the trip. Following the delegation's greeting to the gathering they at­tended a banquet at which V. C. Porteous, R.R. 3. Owen Sound, president of the Ontario Associa­tion, acted as chairman.Words of welcome were extend­ed the large audience by Controller A. Innes, of Toronto, and Hon. T. L. Kennedy for the province.All told, four delegations ap­peared before the assembly. A delegation from Simcoe County, holding the International Plow­ing Match this year, a delegation from Durham and Carlton coun­ties also presented their case.Blood Transfusion Unit Ready To Aid HospitalsNORWICH COUNCIL HAS SURPLUS OF 1,603.92 FROM LAST YEARSHOOTS WOLF NEAR DRUMBO: FIRST. SAYS COUNTY CLERKThe first volf to lx? shot in Oxford County since L. K. Coles, county clerk and treasurer, has held that post was brought into the County Court building this morning by William Terryberry of R.R. 1. Princeton. 'Mr. Terryberry brought in the pelt to collect the $25 bounty. The wolf was shot on the sixth lot of the seventh concession nenr Drumho s week ago.■"'Hits Is the first wolf killed in the county that I know about.” an Id Mr. Coles. "Last year a wolf was rqxirted shot but it turned out to be a case ol mistaken identity, the animal brought in being h young platinum fox.” NEW MEMBERS of the Oxford County Library Co- Operative named at last night’s annual meeting aie, back row, left to right: L. K. Coles, H. L. Kipp, vice- chairman; Robert Rudy, Oxford County warden; C. D. Sutor, H. A. Little; front row, R. C. Brogden, Mrs. S. L. Krompart, libarian; G. A. Lees, Norwich, chairman; W. J. McDonald, and R. G. Groom, Oxford County magis­trate. — (Staff Photo);Mrs. R. B. Fry, Blenheim, DiesDRUMBO—Mrs. Roland B. Fry,, wife of Reeve Fry of Blenheim i ownship, died on Wednesday; morning. February 1, at her home. Willow Grove Farm, on the eighth concession of the township. She had been in failing health for the past two years.The former Edith Louella Mc­Kay. Mrs. Fry was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKay and was born on the fifth concession of Burford township. She attended Woodbury Public School and later Alma College at St. Thomas. Mrs. Fry was a mem­ber of Willis United Church in* Drumbo and an active worker in the Women’s Association. For many years she was president of the Drumbo Women’s Institute.Surviving besides her husband is one daughter, Mrs. W. A. Mur­ray (Norma) of London.The late Mrs. Fry is resting at her residence at lot 21, concession! 8, Blenheim township, where the! funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 3. at 2 p.m. Inter­ment will be in the Blenheim Ninth Concession cemetery.SCHOOL BUS OPERATOR HITS ROAD CONDITIONCounty roads, especially near the conditions of the roads on the Ingersoll, are in "terrible” condi- weather, and predicts that they tion, Howard Wilson, Woodstock,! will be even worse in the spring, who operates the school buses in Many of the county roads are Oxford County on a contract with I heavily rutted from the dry the school board, charged today.1 summer and then a wet fall andMr. Wilson declared that the , winter. In the cold temperatures bad road conditions are ruining । recently, the muddy surfaces his new equipment and promised have frozen into deep ruts.that he will take his buses off County road equipment Is theif service if the roads are not working steadily putting crushed improved. I stone on the roads, and “we areCounty road superintendent, J. working on the worst roads firM," M Meatherall, meanwhile blamed 'Mr. Meatherall says.DISCUBS ROADSThe roads committee of county council will meet today to dis­cuss recommeHdaitlons to be made to the council on road conditions and improvements. Chairman Grant Sutherland, reeve of East Nissouri, Warden Robert Rudy, Tavistock and H. P. Dunn, reeve of North Oxford, will be present at the meeting In the county courthouse.Plan No Appeal On Warble FlyHarley McBeth, chairman of the Oxford county council’s agricul­tural committee, stated today it was unlikely any petition would be.made by the county to the provincial government for financial aid in fighting the warble fly."The cpmmittee is of the opinion that there are enough supplies of insecticide on hand lor this year’s needs," Mr. McBeth said. "Excel­lent results were obtained by the use of this insecticide last year in stamping out this cattle pest."This year's results probably would be equally successful, he said, inasmuch as the number of cattle in the county has been somewhat reduced and farmers are taking better care of their, stock.The provincial government will give no financial aid in the mat­ter unless petitions to the gov­ernment for such help rfre signed by sixty-seven per cent, of the cattle owners in the petitioning township, it was learned.FOX BOUNTIESFox bounties paid for the month of January amounted to eleven, L. K. Coles, county clerk and treasurer reported today. Bland­ford led with three, followed by Dereham, East Nissouri and East; Zorra with two each. North Nor­wich and West Zorra had one apiece. The comparative total for January, 19-19, was 27 bounties paid.Review Successful Yearfit Oxford Library MeetThe annual meeting of the Ox­ford County Library Co-Operative held last night, heard reports of a very successful year from treas­urer L. K. Coles, and secretary­librarian, Mrs. S. L. Krompart.Mr. Coles reported to the meet­ing that there was a favorable balance of $660.71 at the end of 1949. Mrs. Krompart’s report an­nounced that the book circulation had increased during 1949 al­though the library had only been operating for nine months under its new set-up.At a business meeting held be­fore the annual meeting, George Lees, Norwich, was named chair­man of the board. H. E. Kipp, Princeton, is vice chairman.Mrs. Krompart, giving her first report as full time librarian, told the boai members and other re­presentatives that there are 17 libraries in Oxford County and a deposit station.From its new quarters at the courthouse, Woodstock, the lib­rary co-operative has distributed more than 1,800 books and there is now a total of 2,511, Mrs. Krompart said. 928 new books were added during the year.The library received a grant of $2,500 from county council this ye. , and there are plans already made for expansion of the lib­raries’ services to schools, and al-Discuss Plans Plowing MatchA delegation of 40 men repre­senting this area al the annual, convention of the Ontario Plow­men's Association returned fyom Toronto last night, after present­ing to the convention a brief on the preparations which are being made for the International Plow­ing Match to be held tn West Ox­ford in 1951.The presentation was made to the convention by Warden Robert Rudy, Mayor Wilson Milburn, Clark 'Murray, Tom Dent. A. D, Robinson, president oi the Oxford । County Plowmen and Alster Clark, reeve of West Zorra.In a general discussion by the convention on plowing. John Har­greaves of Beachvillc said that he would not try to get along with­out n plow despite what Plight be said alwut one-way discs and othor machinery. The discussion established that the plow is a ncee^ary part nf Ontario ngri- culturo.so to municipalities which have no libraries.The work of the Oxford County- Library was highly praised by An­gus Mowatt, director of library services for the Department of Education, and R. E. Crouch, Lon­don city librarian.Mr. Croueh,, the guest speaker, gave an informal talk on the be­ginnings and growth of libraries in Ontario. A film on the Huron County library, was shown by Joe Griffith.Library executives from many points in Western Ontario were present for the meeting. A Den­mark library executive, P- Kirke- gaard, of Viele. Denmark, who is in Canada on a scholarship from UN.E.S.C.O.. attended the meet­ing. Mr. Kirkegaard is studying, library methods in Canada during his stay.A social hour followed the an­nual meeting.ASSESSOKThe West Zorra council has ap­pointed James A. McDonald as assessor for the township.Ross Carroll Heads Norwich Fair SocietyROMS CARROLL § o ®TILLSONBURG’S MEMORIAL ARENA — After 25 years with no arena, the town of Tillsonburg now boasts a beautiful new ice palace, the interior of which is shown in the above photograph. After many months of planning and working the new Memorial Arena was completed in December, 1949, and on December 6, Tillsonburg had its first artificial ice and since that time, the well lighted and well managed arena has been the favorite recreation spot in the town. Both young and old are afforded many happy hours of fun at the arena and when skating is not in full force Tillsonburg’s hockey fans have several nights a week to witness their favorite teams in action.Delegates Report Progress On Plans For Plow MatchLEAPING DEER SMASHES VEHICLE’S WINDSHIELDA sizeable group of officials from Woodstock and Oxford coun­ty will travel to Toronto tomor­row morning to represent this area at the regular convention of the Ontario Plowmen's Associa­tion.Members of this group are to notify the convention on what pro­gress has been made toward the staging of the Internationa] Plow­ing Match, which is to be held in West Oxford in 1951.Those men representing the area will Include all members of the Oxford county council, Mayor Wil- of Trade and some members of son Milburn, Clark Murray, M.P. and Tom Dent, M.P.P,, ex-war­dens George Fewster and Gordon Ross, Russell Brady for the BoardCOUNTY HUMEIt was announced today that the inaugural meeting of the board of management of the County Home will discuss plans for the coming year at a meeting at the County Home on February 14. Members of the board include Mayor Wilson Milburn, Mayor G, Murray of Ingersoll, Warden Ro­bert Rudy, Reeve R. Hawkins of Tillsonburg and Reeve IL A. Lit­tle of Dereham. A chairman will be selected lor the board al this meeting.of Trade and some members of the Oxford County Plowmen's Asso- ciation.Also included in the contingent will be two pipers and a drummer to give color to thep roceedings.There will be six speakers from this district to appear before the convention. They are Warden R. Rudy, Mayor Milburn, Clark Mur­ray, Tom Dent, A. D. Robinson, president of the Oxford County Plowmen, and Alster Clark, reeve of West Zorra. L. K. Coles, coun­ty clerk and treasurer, will also speak.The bus leaves Woodstock at 7.45 a.m. and the members of the delegation eV expected to stay in Toronto for I he day. Some, how­ever, may remain to attend vari­ous agricultural gatherings.PENSION TALKA general meeting of county council will be held Thursday eve­ning, Feb. 16th, to hold a prelim­inary discussion on a possible pen­sion plan for county employees, it was learned today.A 175-pound deer bounded over a fence bordering No. 2 highway yesterday morning near Thames­ford and nearly cleared the front of a car driven by Bill Thom, 26, Thamesford.The animal didn’t quite make it, and its hurtling body smashed the windshield of the car and bent part of the roof. There was $125 damage.The driver was only slightly in­jured. The deer was destroyed by a Thamesford resident, and Game Overseer Herh Clark took the carcass to the Ontario Hos­pital. Woodstock, Provincial Con­stable John McPherson investigat­ed.Similar cases have happened lie-East Zorra Appoints New Tax-CollectorJ. C. King was appointed tax collector 'or East Zorra by the township council at their meeting hald In the township hall at Hick­son. Mr. King applied for the va­cant position and his appointment was mrde by bylaw. fore in Oxford county. In most cases the driver has to pay for the damage while the carcass of the deer has to be turned over to the provincial government.No definite figures are available on the number of times motorists have hit deer crossing public highways. In Oxford county, it happens at least two or three times a year.Oxford county council has en­dorsed a resolution passed by the Middlesex county council, which requests the provincial govern­ment to compensate motorists for damage suffered in these acci­dents.County clerk L, K. Coles said todav that a copy of the resolution endorsed at the January session of county council, has been for­ward- ! T. R. Dent, M.L.A. for Oxford.In i-a.vun country, the deer running on the highways are con­sidered a definite menace, accord­ing to an irate motorist of that county which has also endorsed a resolution similar to the one adopted here.electedWilfred Bishop of R.R. 3- Nor­wich. secretary of the Oxford County Hog Producers Associa­tion. was elected an executive member for division four, at a inerting of the Ontario Hog Pro­ducers' Association held in Toron­to Thursday. Committee To Draw Up Tentative Pact For Health Unit Including WoodstockMembers in attendance at last । tional cost involved In setting the' board could advise county council night's meeting of the Oxford unit in operation.County and Ingersoll Health, At present, Mr. Coles continu-1 Unit decided that a committee ed. the Oxford County and Inger- should lie formed to draw up a soli Health Unit provides servicesproposed agreement with the city i for 39,600 people. If the city join- j of Woodstock in regard to the ed the plan approximately 54.-1 possible entrance of the city Into 000 people would be included in« central health unit covering Ox-(ord County.Any tentative this matter, plus onunendations on committee, would fore the unit foragreement on any other ree- the part of the be brought, be- consideration atthe next meeting on Wednesday, March 8.Unit members thought it defin­itely advantageous to have the county under one central health Unit. L. K. Coles, county clerk and treasurer, pointed out that the inclusion of Woodstock in the unit as it now exists would en­tail no additional expenses. The, city would provide the present [ rate of $1,15 per capita for the services of the health unit. The !--------- .— -------- ----- A motion by A. R. Horton to total amount would be $16,300,' establish the per capita rate thewhich would cancel out any addi-1 same as last year, so that theMeasles Cases In Rural Areas, City Remain HighContagious diseases in the city far as measles and other infectious continue to appear in more or less diseases were concerned epidemic numbers. Dr. C. M. Mac- Dr. Powers thought that there kay, city medical officer, reported 1 had probably been 500 or 600 cases 1today. Dr. McKay said that the situation as it stands at present is a continuation of the epidemic which started in the later months of last year.A comparison of figures on con­ditions as they were in January and the first half of February in 1949 with rhe figures of the same period this year illustrate Dr. Mackay’s report.Figures for the first month and a half of 1949 showed two cases of measles, two of scarlet fever and four of mumps. Correspond- in ^statistics for this year in the same period reveal 138 cases of measles, 45 of chicken pox and 14 of German measles.Although many cases of meas­les have been reported, there have been few complications of bron­chial pneumonia setting in as an after effect, Dr. Mackay said. Where complications have occur­red, the patient has recovered. Dr. Mackay knew of no deaths which could be attributed to the out­break of measles in the city.Dr. Mackay thought that the re­cent hydro cutoffs, which played havoc with the heating systems in many homes, had no appreciable effect on the general health of those concerned.“There may have been some new cases of colds as a result, but other than that the power cut-offs did little to affect the health of those residents whose furnaces went out," Dr. Mackay said.Although "Attendance at many classes was low because of the ill­ness of students, It was understood 1 ha t no school would be cloed as a result of the many cases of meas- the area served by the uni I. This increase would necessitate a staff of 10 nurses and an addi­tional sanitary inspector. Seven nurse; would serve Oxford county and Ingersoll, with three on the Woodstock staff. If an adequate staff was assured, (here would i be little difficulty involved in hav­ing the city join the unit, Mr. Coles said.If a feasible plan were drawn up for the inclusion of Woodstock in the unit and this plan was ap­proved by the county Board of Health, it would have to receive the approval the county council , and the Ingersoll council before being put into effect.~ mv-vh MW VIA VWof this type in the county in the past two months. He based this estimation on the past experience that the county mbedical staff was doing very well if 25 per cent, of the cases were reported to them. Some 200 cases had been reported in the county in the past couple of months, Dr. Powers said."A survey of reports received in­dicates that measles and other communicable diseases are on the w’ane in the rural districts,’’- Dr. Powers stated, “but that cases in the county's villages and towns are increasing a bit.”Although a number of schools in the county have been closed be­cause of the hydro failures, Dr. Powers had no knowledge that any schools were closed because of the increase in cases of infectious dis­eases Commenting on general health conditions in the county, Dr. 0. C. Powers, M.O.H. for Oxford county, said that the situation was bad asand the Ingersoll council on the estimates for 1950, was approved.The total budget for the coming year was estimated at $45,413,50. A provincial grant provides pay­ment for one half of that amount, the remainder diyldcd between Ingersoll and the county on a per capita basis.Expenditures last yoar amount­ed to $44,709. The increase in the 1950 estimates was due to the rise in the county’s population. A rate of $1.15 per capita was set. to provide for health services.These expenditure figures will not be approved until the next county council session on March 21.Chairman Roger Hawkins of Tillsonburg presided at the meet­ing. Members in attendance in­cluded Warden Robert Rudy, Tavistock: A. R. Horton, Inger­soll; Arthur Maedel, Norwich; Ernest Juli, provincial represen­tative; L. K. Coles, county clerk and treasurer; and Dr. O. C. Pow­ers, county medical officer."Milkmaid's Wrist" New Dairy Farming ComplaintWork on the farms has In many j ers have been forced to haul wa- instances been materially increas- ; ter for their livestock and they ed since the absence of hydro j are also facing a water shortagepower as a result of the severe sleet storm at the beginning of the week., brought about by power not beingIn numerous instances the farm- available.ROADS CLEAREDJ. N. Metherell, county road superintendent, said today that all travelled1 portions of the county roads have been cleared of fallen trees and branches. No immediate action is contemplated for the re­moval of debris from the road shoulders, it was understood.Receive Grant For EquipmentDr. O. C. Powers, medical of­ficer for Oxford county, «ald to­day that the county health unit would receive aid under a pro­gram of grants from the federal government.Dr. Powers was commenting on an announcement made In Ottawa on Wednesday, that health units In southern Ontario would receive giants totalling $15,000 to provide for special and technical equip­ment."The county health unit has al­ready received better than $1,200 under the program.” said Dr. Powers, "and an application has been approved for an additional $650 worth of equipment this year.”This government grant Is run on a yearly basis, he said, and all applications have to be made be­fore the 31st of March.The program of aid was mainly set up to assist those units which are just getting under way. Dr. Powers stated further. Oxford county's health unit was started in 1945 and so missed the full benefit of the grants which were inaugurated two years ago. How­ever, a great deal of necessary equipment can be secured, if ap­proval Is given to application! from the various health units re­questing special equipment, Dr. Powers said.in their homes where there are pressure systems. This wasSome of the farmers are also complaining of weak wrists, due to resorting to the old hand meth­od of milking their cows. Their milking machines cannot be opera­ted under the existing conditions.SPEAKERWilfred Bishop, reeve of North Norwich and a director of the Ontario Hog Producers’ Associa­tion, was the guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Huron County Hog Producers.NO HEATLacking electric power, cut off by the storm, the county court- noike in Woodstock was today without heat as the electrically operated istok'-i would not run, and a,Ixo without lights. Some of the offices dismissed their staffs for the day.TELEPHONE POLES TURN TO MATCHWOOD--This pole like many of its 50 or so bi others between Salford and Ostrander not only fell oyer under the terrific strain caused by the excessive weight of ice formed on the wires, but broke in manv nieces SomettaBg lt wk only one pole fell, the other* in Une with It being strong eno^h to hold their load, in other places one would go down pulling up to six adjoining pohs to me ground. ~(Staff Photo). ICE STORM DOES HEAVY DAMAGE OXFORD COUNTYSleet Storm Cripples Hydro, Phone ServicesTELEPHONE AND POWERLINES LITTER ROADSWOODSTOCK—INGERSOLL. ONTARIO. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1950STORM SWEEPS OXFORD—This was a common sight throughout Oxford county yesterday as a sleet storm, driven by gale winds, swept through the district. Trees, hydro and telephone poles were snapped off like match­sticks. Roads throughout the county were littered with branches, poles and wires, just like the one pictured above, blocking the east end of Baldwin street, Tillson- burg. It once stood on the lawn of Mrs. H. McQueen.—(Staff Photo).Ken Poste.•Sedgewick.ANNOUNCE BETROTHAL—Mr. and Mrs. Mayne C,Klein of Tavistock announce the engagement of their daughter, Bernice Eleanor, to Colin Angus Forbes, son of Mr, and Mrs. Robert Forbes of Woodstock. The marriage will take place at the Klein home in Tavistock at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 4.Praises County Lack Oi CrimeJustice J. L. Wilson, who is presiding over the Winter As­sizes of Supreme Court, com­plimented Oxford county yes­terday on having no serious crimes listed for the sessions."The great wave of violent crime which swept the pro­vince after the war seems to have subsided," Justice Wilson said, "and this county is to be congratulated on being appar­ently free of serious crime."Justice J. Genest, who pre­sided at the Fall Assizes,Entertainment At County HomeMonthly program of entertain­ment for the County Home, which was provided by the Moose Lodge.made similar commentBLANDFORD ANNEXATION SET BDT EAST OXFORD OBJECTSCity solicitor Craig McKay, K;C., informed city council by letter last night that since 14 days have elapsed since the of­ficial notification of annexation to residents of Blandford town­ship and since no objection had been filed with the Municipal Board, annexation will come into effect on January 1,1951.Regarding East Oxford, a petition of objection to annexation had been filed with the Municipal Board. This petition nullifies the annexation order and the order cannot be carried out until * such time as the objection is withdrawn or a special act is ob­tained by ‘the city enforcing annexation.Further action on Mr. McKay’s report was deferred until a later date by the council.was happily received by the folks last night.The Moose Revellers featuring Stanley Orchard, Earl Greer and Tom kerr supplied instrumental novelties while Norman Bruder, Stanley Meek, Harold Ernst, Wil­liam Carter and Louis Bradshaw added the chorus, as they sang a group of song favorites.Despite poor travelling condi­tions. a large number of lodge members were present to distrib­ute treats to those at the home. Among these were Tom Baird, Tina Osborne, Chesley Craine,Wilfred Good, Ernest Bruder and Jim Gibson.Program was under the direc­tion of J. S. Carter. Chairman of the monthly meetings. Les McKer- ral also attended. Officials of the home expressed thanks to those contributing to the evening's en­tertainment. Ioffice in the town hall wherbusiness has itscentre. The office adjoins the council chamber. Shown in this picture are Burt Neale, assistant clerk and tax col­lector, Mr. Waller and Miss Phyllis Groen, town steno-TOWN’S ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE — Len Waller, efficient and courteous town clerk of Tillsonburg has his— (Staff Photo). Ontario Good Roads AssociationFirst Organized 1894 Reorganized 1902 48th Annual Meeting February 21st and 22nd 1950 ONTARIO ROYAL YORK HOTEL Toronto, Ontario A Parliament of Municipal Representatives and Others Interested in Highway Development in Ontario MILESTONES 10:00 TUESDAY MORNING1894—Organization Ontario Good Roads Association.1896—Appointment A. W. Campbell, C.E., Provincial Instructor in Road- making.1901—Highway Improvement Act passed. Provincial subsidy for con­struction of County Roads, 33-1/3%.1912—$5,000,000 granted for Colonization Roads. 1913—Public Roads and Highways Commission appointed. 1915—Ontario Highways Act — Suburban Areas authorized. Department of Public Highways formed. Provincial subsidy, construction County Roads 40%, maintenance 20%. 1917—The Provincial Highways Act — 70% payable by Province. Pro­ vincial County Roads, 60% payable by Province. 1919—Federal Aid — County Road subsidy increased to 40% for con­ struction and maintenance. 1920—Provincial highway mileage increased, 80% payable by Province. Provincial aid, 20% for township roads, and 40% on Superintend­ ent’s salary. 1924—Provincial Aid — 40% on County Bridges. 1925—Provincial Aid — Township road subsidy 30%, and 50% of super­ intendent's salary. County road subsidy, 50%. 1930—Township Road subsidy, 40%. 1935—The King’s Highways (Provincial Highways) 100% payable by Province. 1937—Township Road subsidy 50%. Northern Development and High­ way Departments amalgamated. 1938—Northern Townships subsidized under The Highway Improvement Act. 1939—Provisions enacted for Divided Highways. 1944—Highway Improvement Act revised and clarified, Statute Labour Organization for roads in unorganized territory fostered, Special Aid to Statute Labour Boards, Interim subsidies to counties and townships, 75% subsidy on bridges to counties and townships. 1945—Statute Labour Act revised and clarified. 1946—Provisions enacted for Development of Roads. 1947—Aid to cities, towns and villages. County rebates to towns and villages abolished. 80% subsidy on county and township bridges and culverts. 1949—Cities and Separated Towns, 33-1/3% subsidy; Towns and Villages, 50% subsidy. MILEAGE — DEPARTMENT AID 1948 1949 The King’s Highways-----------------------------------7,628 7,626 Northern Roads and Special Assistance------------8,235 8,130 8,892 9,057 Township Roads-----------------------------------------48,203 48,033 Urban Streets______________________________6,325 6,605 Totals___________________79,283 79,451 PROVINCIAL EXPENDITURES (Fiscal Years) 1947-1948 1948-1949 The King’s Highways, etc.____________________$46,769,852 $49,680,895 Township Roads, etc, . ____________________ 7,064,222 7,760,796 Development Roads________________-________ 429,882 1,479,679 Unincorporated Township Roads------------.--------- 512,650 662,836 Urban Streets_____________________________ 2,667,158 2,807,894 Totals _____________$62,508,365 $68,596,887 REGISTRATIONAPPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES NOMINATING RESOLUTIONS The President’s Address Mr. V. H. Evans “Interim Report of Highways Research Committee" Mr. John Walter Wardens of all Counties and Northern Representatives Chaii-man—Mr. J. G. Cameron Reception—11:30 a.m. P.D. No. 7 Luncheon—12:15 p.m. P.D. No. 8 2:30 TUESDAY AFTERNOON Address of Welcome His Worship Mayor H. McCallum, Toronto Reply on behalf of the Association Mr. J. L. Shearer, Ottawa Suburban Area Commission Address The Honourable Geo. H. Doucett, Minister of Highways, Ont. Address “Financial Set-up of New York State Highways’' Mr. Charles R. Waters District Engineer, New York State Public Works, Buffalo, N.Y. Panel—Suburban Roads and Cities Chairman, Mr. T. J. Mahony (Central Ball Room) OPEN FORUM Introduction of any subject not on the programme 9:00- 10:30 p.m. TUESDAY (Central Ball Room) Moving Pictures (Technicolor) 1. Escape to the North 2. Land of Niagara 3. The Muskoka Story 4. King’s Highway No. 17—Hot Mix Paving 5. Northern Autumn 10:00 WEDNESDAY MORNING 7:00 WEDNESDAY EVENINGChairman—Mr. Richard ElliottAddress“Highways and our Travel Industry” Honourable L. P. Cecile, Minister of Travel and Publicity, Ont.ANNUAL BANQUETRoyal York Hotel Procure your tickets early at Registration Booth Price $3.00 Address “The National Highway Picture” Honourable Errick F. Willis Minister of Public Works and Highways, Province of Manitoba Guest Speaker Honourable Robert H. Winters Minister of Resources and Development Ottawa Address “Should the control of highway transportation remain with the Provinces” Mr. G. M. Parke President, Ontario Automotive Transport Association Special Entertainment Under the direction of Stanley St. John RESOLUTION PERIOD 2:30 WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Chairman—Mr. H. Cleave Address “Municipal Government and the Development of our Highway System” Mr. Roy G. Cole, Wentworth County 3ln JHemoriam Life Members of the Association Past Presidents Others Hon. Geo. H. Doucett J. Henderson J. A. P. Marshall Hon. T. L. Kennedy W. J. Moore R. M. Smith Hon. G. S. Henry T. J. Mahony G. R. Marston W. H. Keith F. A. Seneca 1 H. Craig E. Jamieson J. Sibbitt J. G. Cameron Wm. Colby J. N. Allan F. L. Weldon D. J. Emrey N. W. McLeod Secretary’s Report Mr. T. J. Mahony Address Mr. J. D. Millar, Deputy Minister of Highways ML A. 1871 - 1949 The last of the founders of the Ontario Good Roads Association and secretary of its initial meeting of 1894. OPEN FORUM Receiving Reports Discussions Election of Officers First Deputy Minister of Highways Ontario. PAST PRESIDENTS1894 ................................................ Andrew Pattullo* * *1910 ............................. W. H. Pugsley, York1911 Major T. L. Kennedy. Peel1912 ... _____ Major T. L. Kennedy, Peel1913 N. Vermilyear, Hastings1914 ............................... J. A. Sanderson, Grenville1915 .............................................__ S. L. Squire, Norfolk 1916 _______________________ S. L. Squire. Norfolk 1917 ________ _.....C. R. Wheelock, C.E., Dufferin 1918__________________ C. R. Wheelock, C.E., Dufferin 1919 _______ K. W. McKay, Elgin 1920 ............................Capt. Lucius E. Allen, C.E., Hastings 1921 ______________________T. J. Mahony, Wentworth 1922 ___________________-________W. H. Brown, Bruce 1923 __________________________John Currie, Middlesex 1924__________________________Hon. G. S. Henry, York 1925____ -_____R. J. Hannah, Lennox and Addington 1926 ..... .........J- E. Jamieson, M.P.P., Simcoe 1927_______________F. A. Senecal, Prescott and Russell 1928 _________________________W. H. Nugent, Hastings 1929 ___________________________Robt. Johnson, Huron 1930 ____________________ James Beattie, Wellington 1931 ______John O’Reilly, Victoria 1932 ___________________Hon. F. G. McDairmid, Elgin 1933__________________________Howard Craig, Carleton 1934 __________________J. T. Sproule, M.P., Lambton 1935 ___________________________J. Sibbitt, Frontenac 1936 __ Lt.-Col. E. A. Adams, Prince Edward 1937 ______________Wm. Colby, C.E., Kent 1938. J. G. Cameron. C.E., Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry 1939 _____F. L. Weldon, Victoria 1940-______________________J- W. Haggerty, Hastings 1941___ ____________ James Henderson, Dufferin 1942 ___________ George H. Doucett, Lanark 1943 .............................................Guy R. Marston, Norfolk 1944_________ _____________J. N. Allan, Haldimand 1945......._.......................... W. H. Keith, Wellington 1946__ . ____________ W. S. McKay, Elgin 1947 _______________________W. J. Moore, Renfrew 1948 _______________________- D. J. Emery, Waterloo CONSTITUTION ONTARIO GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATIONArticle I.—Name.—This Association shall be known as the Ontario Good Roads Association.Article n.—Location.—The headquarters of the Association shall be at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer.Article IK.—Objects.—The objects for which this Association is organized are to acquire and disseminate information concerning high­way construction and maintenance in the counties, towns, cities, and other municipalities of the Province; to stimulate interest in the subject, and to promote educational, legislative, and other measures tending to their accomplishment. Article IV.—Membei-ship.—Section 1.—The Association shall have the following classes of members, viz.: Municipal, active, contributing, life, associate, and honorary members. Section 2.—The municipal members shall be the representatives of the councils of counties, cities, towns, or other municipalities. The annual fee to be paid by municipal corporations shall be for: " Counties -------- $15.00 Towns -------------------------- 10.00 Cities over 100,000. Cities over 50,000- All other cities----- _$50.00 25.00 15.00 Associate membership Townships and villages----- 5.00 25 cents Section 3.—Active members shall be persons who are actively engag­ ed in laying out or supervising work of construction and maintenance of highways and streets, and those interested in highway development, who contribute an annual membership fee of One Dollar to the funds of the Association. Section 4. —Contributing members shall consist of societies or other commercial organizations paying a minimum of Ten Dollars per annum to the funds of the Association; each contributing member shall be entitled to appoint one member to represent them at meetings of the Association. Section 5. —Honorary life members shall be those who have performed distinguished service in the cause of highway extension and improvement. They shall be nominated by the Executive and elected by the Association. Section 6. —Only municipal and active members shall hold office. Article V.—Officers.—The officers of this Association shall be elected for one year and shall be selected from its municipal and active member­ ship and shall consist of two Honorary Presidents, a President, two Vice- Presidents, six Directors, and a Secretary-Treasurer, who, together with the Past Presidents, shall constitute an Executive Committee, of which five shall constitute a quorum. Article VI. —By-Laws.—By-laws for governing the Association shall be made by the Executive, subject to the approval of the membership of this Association at its annual meeting. Article VII. —Amendments.—No amendment shall be made to this Constitution until same has been reported upon by the Executive. Article VUI.—It shall be the duty of the President to appoint a Nominating Committee at the first session of the convenion. Such com­ mittee shall be composed of not less than five members. Such committee may be added to at the option of the convention, and any increase in number beyond those appointed by the President shall be elected by the convention. The total number shall not exceed ten members, none of whom shall be eligible for appointment to office. The committee shall report nominations to the annual meeting. Officers of Good Roads AssociationHonorary PresidentsW. J. Moore, Renfrew D. J. Emrey, WaterlooPresidentV. H. Evans, Tisdale Township First Vice-President R. Elliott, Bruce Second Vice-President H. Cleave, Prince Edward Directors L. H. Sibbick, Oxford D. Morley, Middlesex J. Gaw, Leeds and Grenville R. G. Cole, Wentworth J. L. Shearer, Ottawa, Suburban Roads Commission F. G. Gardiner, York Past Presidents Col. the Hon. T. L. Kennedy, Peel T. J. Mahony, Wentworth Hon. G. S. Henry, York J. E. Jamieson, Simcoe F. A. Senecal, Prescott and Russell Howard Craig, Carleton John Sibbitt, Frontenac William Colby, Kent J. G. Cameron, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry F. L. Weldon, Victoria James Henderson, Dufferin Hon. Geo. H. Doucett, Lanark Guy R. Marston, Norfolk J. N. Allan, Haldimand W. H. Keith, Wellington W. S. McKay, Elgin W. J. Moore, Renfrew D. J. Emrey, Waterloo Secretary-Treasurer T. J. Mahony 269 Parkdale Ave., Hamilton, Ont. i ©be (©ntam Association of r | jMiinicipalitics j .. , at PROGRAMME ANNUAL CONVENTION Si Monday and Tuesday February 20- 21, 1 950 Auditorium of the Ryerson Institute of Technology Corner Church and Gould Streets TORONTO Monday Morning, February 20,1950q 00 a. m.— Registration of Delegates.10 00 a m.—Opening Address. President J. P. Mei I lew. Reeve of Cambridge Township. 10.15 a. m — Presentation of Resolutions and Discussion. 10.45 a. m.—Address by the Honourable L. P. Cecile. Minister of Travel and Publicity. Reply by J. McLennan. Reeve of Charlotten­ burg Township. II 15 a. m.—Address by the Honourable W. A. Goodfel­ low, Minister of Public Welfare. Reply by Reeve J C Butler, of Eldon Town­ ship. 11.45 a. m.—Presentation of Resolutions and Discussion- (Note) Honourable George H, Dunbar has arranged for members of the staff of the Department of Municipal Affairs co be in attendance dur­ ing the Convention co assist if required. 12 15 p. m.—Adjournment to 1.45 p. m. Monday Afternoon, February 20th (Meeting to open at 1.45 sharp owing to number of resolutions to be presented.) 1.45 p. m —Presentation of Resolutions and Discussion 2 30 p m.—C. F. Cannon, B. A., B. Paed., Superintend­ ent of Elementary Education Education costs and the distribution. Reply by Reeve M. H Johnston, of North Monaghan Township. 3.15 p.m.—M R. Sloan. Provincial Assessment Super­ visor. Address: Equitable Assessment, the necessity and how accomplished Reply by Vice-President Robert H. Reid 4 00 p. m —(A) A. K. Mair of Municipal World: Rc- pfy to questions taken from Question (B) Resolutions and Discussion. 5 15 p m.—Adjournment to 9 45 Tuesday Morning. Tuesday Morning, February 21,1950(Meeting called for 9.45 a. m sharp.)9.15 a. m.—Registration of Delegates, 9 45 a. m, —Presentation of Resolutions and Answers to Questions by A. K. Mair of Municipal World. 10.30 a m —Honourable George H. Dunbar, Minister of Municipal Affairs:' Address on Municipal Matters of Interest 11.00 a m.—Address of Welcome by the Mayor of Toron­ to, H. E. McCallum. 11.15 a m.—Address by die Honourable Leslie M. Frost, Prime Minister of the Province of Ontario. Reply of thanks by Mr. Henri Proulx. War­ den of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell. 11.45 a. m —Resolutions and Discussion. 12.30 p. m.—Adjournment to 2 00 p. m Tuesday Afternoon, February 21st 2.00 p. m.—Resolutions and Discussion. 3 00 p. m — Auditors' Report. Report of Nomination Committee Election of Officers and Auditors Other uncompleted business. NOTE—Directors to meet immediately upon adjournment. Uh Jtist of (Offircts1949-1950HONORARY PRESIDENT Orland Foster, Staples. Ont, PAST PRESIDENT H. E Kilman, Fonthill, Oni PRESIDENT J. P. Meilleur, Casselman, Ont. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT Robt. J. Reid, Arthur, Ont, SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT Howard Miskell, Moorctown, Onr SECRETARY-TREASURER W. S. MOrnine, Stoney Creek, Ont. DIRECTORS W-fS. Donaldson, Atwood, Ont. E. B McMillan, Chesterville, Ont. W. M. Abraham, Chatham, Ont S. Bertrand. Prescott, Ont. M. H. Johnston, Peterborough, Ont. C. A. Keeley, Essex, Ont. Ross Bailey, Belleville, Ont. PAST PRESIDENTS 1934-1935—Alex. Hunter, Hawkesbury, Ont. ★ 1935-1936—Marshall Raihwell. Na ven. Ont. 1936-1937—D. A. Vancise, Stayner, Ont 1937-1938—W. H. Hunter. Varney, Ont. 1938-1939—\V. S. Milmine, Stoney Creek, Onr. 1939-1940—W. S. Milmine, Stoney Creek, Ont. 1940-1941 —Alex. Marion, Rockland. Ont. 1941-1942—Russell Rogers, Kingsville, Ont. 1942-1943—Earl S. Denyes, Belleville, Ont. 1943-1944—Norman Sinclair, Guelph, Ont. 1944-1945—Niram A. Fletcher, Hannon. Ont. 1945-1946—J. N. Corry. Atwood, Ont, 1946-1947—P J. Macher, Peterborough, Ont. 1847-1948—Orland Foster. Staples. Ont. 1948-1949—H. E. Kilman. Fonthill, Onr. (★) Deceased Auditorium of theMonday and TuesdCorner Church and Gould Streets TORONTOirson Institute of TechnologyMural MunicipalitiesPROGRAMMEANNUAL CONVENTION®ljc Ontario Association of• The Woodstock-Ingersoll Sentinel-Review, Wednesday, February 15, 1950ONTARIO TO SPEND $525,000,000 ON FIVE-YEAR ROAD PLAN, road-build ing plan. P a r t of th e rou te is alread y built, and righ t-of-way BUILD FOUR LANE WINDSOR TO CORNWALL HIGHWAY—P lans will be obtained fo r th e re s t of th e property. N o rth e rn O ntario has had fo r completion of a fo u r lane highway from Windsor to th e Quebec w 000 an n m n riate d for roads. —C e ntra l P re ss Canadian, border is contained in th e O ntario go v ern m e n t's $525,000,000 fiv e-year a p p r u u e aCOUNTY OF OXFORDT INGLE BY MOTHER NATURE...From just south of Ingersoll to Ostrander the tele­phone wires and in some places the hydro lines became a mess such as a cat would make with a bah of yarn. In the places where the wires did not break they stretched and sagged touching the ground; where they broke 1 he wires were twisted, curled, even knotted. For miles the telephone wires writhed alongside the highway.— (Staff Photo).TENDERS WANTEDQuotations will be received by the undersigned until 12 o’clock noon,Wednesday, March15, 1950on premiumw tor insurance on roads, county equipment and employers' liability.Information may be obtained at the office of the undersigned.J. N. MEATHRELL.County Road Superintendent Court House,Woodstock, March 7, 1930.T’O - BERNICE KLEIN IS RADIANT BRIDE—Shown signing the register following thetf marriage on Saturday at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mayne C. Klein of Tavistock, are Bernice Eleanore Klein, R.N., and Colin A. Forbes, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Forbes, manager and matron at the Oxford County Home. Mr. Forbes is desk clerk at the Hotel Oxford. Following a wedding trip to eastern Ontario Mr. and, Mrs. Forbes will reside on George street, Woodstock. —(Photo by Walt Lidston).LA-MAYOR AMONG INJURED—Three persons, including ex-mayor L. B. Currie of Tillsonburg were injured in this head-on collision south of Tillsonburg last night Injur­ies suffered were reported this morning as not serious. Mr. and Mrs. John Schotsch of R.R. 2, Langton, were in the other car and were also taken to hospital in Tillsonburg. The couple's three children escaped injury. —(Staff Photo).MM*Entertainment At County HomeEntertainment at the County Home, a regular monthly feature,; last night was sponsored by the Ingersoll branch, Knights of Col­umbus. Mm. E. Thaln. of Wood- Block opened the program with the singing of old-time favorites, accompanying hertelf on the piano. Don Thaln and Mr. and Mrs. E. Thaln then formed a trio that delighted residents of the County Home.Michael Olahan performed +o the amusement of his audience, singing end dancing in the garb of a clown, while songs by John R. Asselin were applauded. Tom Comiskey played violin selections and skits were done by James Mitchell and J. Shannon, while -Robert Forbes played the violin.Performers and sponsors of the entertainment were thanked for their work before treats were dis­tributed to members of the home, by Les McKerral of the entertain­ment committee, and Knights of' Columbus member J. J. Asselin.FOX BOUNTIESTwenty-six fox bounties were paid during the month of Febru­ary, Len Coles, county clerk and treasurer, said today. Comparative: figures show 58 were paid in the. same month last year. A break­down by townships shows East Nissouri leading with 12 boun­ties, East Zorra 3, Blandford, Blenheim, Dereham and West Zor­ra 2 each, and North Norwich, North and West Oxford with one. Totals for the first two months of 1950 reveal 37 bounties have been paid. In the same period last year the total was 85.CONSIDER BUDGETThe finance committee of coun­ty council considered aspects of the 1950 budget at a meeting held yesterday in the county' court house. Members present, who will offer their report at the Marcin session of county council, includ- ~ed Warden Robert Rudy, Tavi­stock; Thomas Pellow, reeve of West Oxford; Clarence Stover, reeve of South Norwich; Wilfred Bishop, reeve of North Norwich and W. A. Anderson, deputy­reeve of Tillsonburg. Roland Fry, reeve of Blenheim township, was unable to attend.HEALTH UNITMembers of Oxford County and Ingersoll Health Unit will hear a report from a committee set up to investigate the possibility of Woodstock's inclusion in the unit at a meeting tonight in the coun­ty court house, Len Coles, county clerk and treasurer said today.PREPARE BUDGETThe finance committee of Ox­ford county council will hold an all - day meeting starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 9 at the county court house. Members are preparing the 1950 budget for pre­sentation at the session of county council on March 21.COURT LOCALEA resolution passed by city council last night stated the inten­tion of the council to i'sk the county council to provide the ne­cessary accommodation for the holding of police courts m the county court house. You’ll profit by attending the 13th AnnualOXFORD COUNTY SEED FAIRand PROVINCIAL HAY SHOWRECREATION HALL, WOODSTOCK FAIRGROUNDSWednesday and ThursdayMARCH 15th and 16thPROGRAM IN RECREATION HALL EACH AFTERNOONWednesday: Chairman—Vice-President,'Fred Cohoe2.00 p.m.—Chairman’s Address.Address by John A. Stewart, Ailsa Craig.Control of Weeds in Farm Crops—V. J. Kaufman.Experiences with Weed Spraying—J. Hargreaves.Comments on Grain Exhibits at Show—Dr. G. P. McRostie.Thursday: Chairman—President, D. H. Hart2.00 p.m.—President’s AddressMr. H. McBeth, Chairman, Agricultural Committee Oxford County CouncilAddress by Dr. H. L. Pattersori—"Easier Ways of Doing Farm Jobs.” Presentation of Prizes to Winners in "Oxford Fifty Bushel Winter Wheat Club, 1949.”Presentation of Trophy and Prizes to Competitors in "Oxford Pasture Competition.”4.00 p.m.—Sale of 10 bushel lots of Registered Seed Grain. Money from the sale of this seed must be paid to Ralph Sparks, Treasurer, Oxford Crop Im­provement Association.NOTE—Entries may be made at the office of the Department of Agriculture, up to noon on Tuesday, March 14 or at the Recreation Hall from 2.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, or from 8.00 to 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15. Exhibits must be placed in the Hall on Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning up to 10.30.PLAN TO ATTEND BOTH DAYS!Speaker at Seed Fair Douglas Hart Urges Care for Soils New Hay KingOxford Warden Appointed UTVA Reforestation BodyLaud Quality At Seed FairLONDON MOBILE X-RAY UNIT TO SERVE PART OF OXFORDHEALTH UNIT NURSE SPEAKER AT BROWNSVILLE INSTITUTECLEAR LAKE OF COARSE FISH STREAMS TO BE RE-STOCKEDTRUCK LORD RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT IN COUNTYResidents of Lakeside will soon have good bass fishing in their lake, Herb Clark, Oxford county game overseer, .said to­day.Arrangements have been made with commercial fisher­men to remove the carp and other undesirable fish from Crystal Lake as soon as the ice thaws which will be in several weeks.After the lake has been cleared, it will be stocked with fish by the Department of Lands and Forests.Mr. Clark said that a con­siderable number of streams throughout Oxford county would be stocked also. He mentioned that about. 25 streams would lx? stocked but refused to give any names be­cause of the possibility of hav­ing the young fish removed from the itrcams. Names and locations of these streams will be announced in the fall, Mr.' Clark said.Load restrictions for trucks are already in effect on all roads in Oxford county. J. N. Meathrell, county road super­intendent, said today. How­ever, the King's Highways in the county,•which are regula­ted by the provincial govern­ment, have not yet had res­trictions put into force, Mr. Meathrell continued.The county can put load re­strictions into effect, as pre­scribed by the Traffic Act, starting any time during March or April, It was learn­ed. The loading limits are in­tended to prevent damage to the road surfaces when the frost is coming out.Overloaded trucks usually take to the back county roads, but it was understood that county officials would en­force load restrictions as far as possible.Half-load restrictions for trucks go into effect at mid­night tonight on highways in the Niagara peninsula and in the Guelph, Brantford and Hamilton areas. Health Unit Okays Draft Covering Entry Of CityCounty Council March SessionEntry of Woodstock into the Oxford County and Ingersoll Health Unit was a step closer to reality after a recommendation passed by the iwalth unit hist night.Ths’ recommendation. drafted by a special committee of the health unit before the regular meeting, was passed unanimously.It now goes to the Ingersoll town council and to county coun­cil. which meets in about; two' weeks time.Actually, the committee recom< mended to the unit that the unit I recommend to the two councils' that Woodstock be taken into the unit as of July L provided a sat-1 isfactory agreement can be made,;TTie agreement would provide that a full staff be obtained and that Woodstock pay a proportion­ate cost for expenses.Woodstock rejected a similar agreement some years ago, the meeting noted.Warden Outlines County's Administration To ClubGrant Sought By UniversityA delegation from the University of Western Ontario appeared be­fore county council this morning with a request that council give consideration to granting funds in order to assist the University’s building campaign.Dr. George Landon, vice-presi­dent of tire university, outlined the varied work being carried on at the university at the present time. He explained that in 1945 a program for the expenditure of §2,500,000 for additional buildings was planned. Through grants from the province, the city of London, counties in western Ontario and contributions from business con­cerns, the university has raised a large portion of that amount, Dr. Landon stated.In the five-year period since the building program was inaugurated a complete wing has been added to the science building, two addi­tions have been made to the medi­cal section and more recently, Thames Hall, a physical education building and the union center of the university has been construct Dr. Landon said.He extended an invitation to all council members to visit the uni­versity next June in order that they might see what has been ac­complished in the implementation of the building program.Of the 2,500 students attend­ing the university, Llr. Landon continued, there are more than 150 who came from Oxford county.“London is bearing a consider­able share of the cost of the uni­versity, although its benefits are available to students In all parts of western Ontario,” he comment­ed. "We have appeared before council in the past and have sug­gested that a contribution be made to the university from Oxford county, since the university is pro­viding higher education for stud­ents in this area.''Col. George Little, chairman of the building committee, said that “we don’t appear before you to seek funds for the maintenance of the university.” Rut for capital expenditures, he went on; the university has to depend on grants from the province, London, busi- ness concerns, the alumni of the university and the councils of western Ontario counties."Some of the things we hadOther recommends I ions were that the city bn represented by one member and I hut a provision ho made that the agreement last for a minimum of three years.Incidental point!* will not be dis-i cussed until after the commit tees- suggestion has been considered by Ingersoll. the city council and once again been presented to Woodstock city council.Last night's regular meeting under the chairmanship of Rogc. Hawkins, also discussed a pension plan for the Health Unit employ-1 cos. and passed the monthly ac­counts. All the members were present.REDECORATEDCrown Attorney Craig McKay’s office on the lower floor in the County Building, was redecorated during the week.planned have been found now to ' be not necessary,” Col. Little said.“The capital expenditures to the university will be completed over a ten year period if present plans can be carried out.”Up to the present time, he con­tinued, the university has received something less than $2,200,000 to­wards the building campaign,, leaving slightly over $300,000 to be obtained.“It was thought that if the counties in Western Ontario would contribute one mill over a ten year period, an appropriation of one tenth of a mill per year, the university would have the neces­sary funds required,” Col. Little stated. “Contributions have been made by Huron, Lambton, Perth, Elgin, Norfolk and Middlesex counties, toward the building cam­paign,” he said.This, Col. Little explained, was the position at the present time. Up to now Oxford county has not been given the university a grant, he said, and the university board would like to see Oxford come in­to this building plan in a finan­cial way.“We are not here to suggest that funds be made available," he stated, “however, we would like some grant, if county council sees fit, over the period of the next five years, to help in the comple­tion of the building program.""I want to impress on you the part that Oxford county ought to play in this building campaign,” Col. Little concluded. “If council would consider supporting this building program, they can be certain that it is money well spent.”Warden Robert Rudy told the delegates that members of county council would give every consid­eration to their appeal.Previous to the appearance of the delegates from the Univer­sity, council met in a committee of the whole to further discuss a possible pension plan for county employees and the mallei- of Woodstock’s inclusion in the health unit. The property and equalization committees also met.The March session of county council got under way this morn­ing at the county CQurthduse,’ Waixlen Robert Rudy welcomed members back to what he termed j "a very important session to settle the budget for the coming year."Mr. Rudy slated further that, county council must decide on sonic other important matters also. He pointed out that decisions must be made concerning whether Woodstock will be accepted in the Oxford County and Ingersoll Health Unit, whether the city willbe given the use of county court­house facilities to hold city police courts, and concerning a pension plan for county employees.The County Health Unit Board notified council that the board) recommended the inclusion ofi Woodstock in the Oxford County and Ingersoll Unit, providing that a full complement of staff can be obtained and a satisfactory agree­ment can be completed between the participating members.The Health Board stated that a resolution had been received from Wodstock requesting that the city be permitted to join the present health unit. Also received was a certified copy of a bylaw author­izing the mayor and city clerk to sign an agreement for the estab- ■ Jishment of a health unit compris­ing Oxford county, Ingersoll and Wodstock.A letter from City Clerk A. B. Lee was read to council including notification of a resolution passed by city council that Woodstock's council ask the council of the County of Oxford to provide the necessary accommodation for the holding of police courts in the county court house.Following these communications council went into a committee of the whole to discuss the questions of Woodstock’s inclusion in the health unit and the matter of hold­ing city police courts in the county court house.Returning from the committee meeting, council members heard a request for a grant of $8,500 from a delegation representing the Woodstock General Hospital. E. J. Hosack and F. H. Longhurst made the application for a grant from the county.I Mr. Hosack pointed out to coun­cil members that the question of the hospital was an old one. He said that the hospital has done better this year than last and he felt that the hospital’s deficits were down considerably from last year.Mr. Hosack mentioned hospital representatives had appeared be­fore city council and had had a grant of $37,000 approved. Only $17,000 of this amount was for this year, he said. City council did not assume their responsibility for $20,000 in 1949 while county coun­cil did take up its obligation at that time.“The hospital needs this year $17,000 from the city asd $8,500 from the county,” Mr. Hosack stated. "The total amount requir- ed is taken on the basis of a bank overdraft of $45,000.”“We are not offering any ex­cuses for this deficit which did not occur because the hospi tai was not being run properly,” he said. “In general the hospital has been run well.”According to Mr. Hosack the de­ficits were caused by Indigent pa­tients and public wards. The dif­ference between the cost for the indigent patients admitted and the actual sum received from the city and county was considerable and “there is bound to be a deficit,” Mr. Hosack said. The price charg­ed to public patients also does not cover costs to the hospital.Hospital board members are of the opinion that, the hospital shouldn’t raise its rates and they are trying to lower costs In ever?' possible case, he commented. If the hospital rates were changed to cover costs, it would mean that people unfortunate enough to be sick would be maintaining the hos­pital. Mr. Hosack thought that the general public should pay a fair proportion of the cost of having hospital service in this area.County Issues License ListA list of licenses issued for 1950 by the county were released yes­terday by County Clerk and Treas­urer Len Coles. There were 14 lic­enses issued to auctioneers, three for poultry and five for salvage.Auctioneer licenses issued were to R. A. McDonald. Woodstock; F. Fulkeson, Tillsonburg; M. R. Roth, .Tavistock; N. W. Daree, Paris; A. B. Brubacher, Kitchen-; er; G. E. Brady. R. R. 2, Dorches-; ter; Clarence Wolf, R. R. 1, Vi­enna; Donald Rose, Ingersoll; Percy Longworth, Norwich: Ross McClintock, Brownsville; Clinton Janteji, New Dundee; W. E. Nairn, St. Marys; M. E. Bock, Thorndale, and C. H. Pullin, Wood- stock.Poultry licenses were issued to D. Marrow, Toronto; J. Goldstein, Ingersoll, and Delmer Clinton, R. R. 1, Norwich.Salvage licenses were issued to John W. Ramsay, Thames ford; Canadian Scrap Iron and Metal St. Thomas; Gordon Hughson. Drumbo; J. Goldstein, Ingersoll, and Nathan Jack, Woodstock.OMITTEDCounty Clerk and Treasurer Len Coles said today that two li­censes had been omitted from the list released on Wednesday. A li­cense for 1950 has been issued to salvage dealer Elmer Sanderson of Norwich and a license issued to auctioneer C. J. Swanton of Wa­terford.Winter Assizes End After Long 3-Week SessionSchool Traffic Stand EndorsedA report from the printing and resolutions committee of county council recommended that council endorse again a resolution regarding traffic and school buses from the Oxfor County Trustees and Ratepayers’ Association. A letter read to council yester­day asked that this resolu­tion be further supported by [ council members.A further recommendation was made by the committee stating that pupils be given1 more careful instruction by school teachers and bus driv-; era regarding embarking and disembarking from school buses. Mt. Elgin Students Visit Oxford CouncilThe processes of a county administration were observed by o group of Mt. Elgin high school students who attended proceedings of Oxford County Council during spring ses­sion. A group of charming Mt. Elgin girls is pictured at the meeting with County Warden Robert Rudy. Left to right, are: Bernice Prouse, Evelyn Hammond, Warden Rudy, Isabel Kloepher and Grace Dutton.Ask $1,348 County Grant For Alexandra HospitalParis Hospital RequestsAn appeal for SI.348 on behalf of the Alexandra Hospital, Inger­soll, was made to county council this morning by R. W. Green, who represented the hospital board. This sum represents the county’s share in the hospital’s total defi­cit for 1949 of $4,471.Mr. Green said that the appeal on behalf of the hospital was made on the basis of “trying to make good the annual deficit.” Appeals in the past have been based on trying to make up the difference in the actual costs of indigent pa­tients and what the hospital has received from the muncipalities concerned, he stated.“County council have been very gracious and helpful in the past, ’ Mr. Green continued, “and the hospital board appreciates very much this consideration. If it weren't for this aid I don’t know how the hospital could carry on regarding services to indigent pa­tients and those county patients in the wards.”During the past year there were 3,650 patients days spent in the hospital by people from the coun­ty of Oxford, he said. There was a deficit of $1,002 on county indi­gent patients and this coupled with other costs concerning the county combined to make the county's share of the total deficit $1,348.Warden Robert Rudy told Mr. Green that members of the coun­cil would give every consideration to the hospital’s appeal for funds.Previous to this application fromDEPUTATIONG. E. Hall, president of the Uni­versity of Western Ontario, ad­vised county council by letter that he hoped it would be possible for a deputation from the University to appear before council during the current session and discuss the work of the college.APPEALAn appeal for financial assist­ance from the United Emergency Fund for Britain was brought be­fore county council yesterday. The matter was referred to committee for consideration.ASK BIGGER GRANTIn a communication to members of county council the Salvation Army hoped that council would give favorable consideration to an increased grant for this year.APPRECIATIONMuseum officials expressed their appreciation for a grant of $850 for 1950, in a letter to members of county council yesterday.Alexandra Hospital. Council met in a committee of the whole to discuss the proposed pension plan for county employees. This matter probably will be dealt with further on Thursday.School Accounts Given ApprovalA report from the education committee recommending that ac­counts of $13,082.05 be considered in the estimates for 1950 was adopted my county council yester­day.The report stated that the edu­cation committee, having exam­ined the accounts, recommended them for payment, and advises the finance committee that they must levy 12,416.71 for academic secondary education, and $655.34 fo rvocational secondary educa­tion.These accounts were received for the tuition of Blenheim and Dereham “county pupils” who at­tended secondary schools during 1949 and were entered in aca­demic and vocational courses.Council passed a bylaw to con­firm bylaw No. 941 of the town­ship of West Oxford. The West Oxford bylaw provides for “stop­ping up the abandoned road across lot 16 in the broken front con­cession of the township. The county bylaw, numbered 1460, was passed in a committee of the whole with J. K. McLeod, deputy reeve of East Nissouri, in the chair.The agriculture and printing committees also met during the afternoon session.EDUCATION COSTThe education committee of county council recommended that the county of Oxford endorse the educational resolution from the town of Orillia requesting a les­sening of the educational cbst bttrden on real estate.NO BOUNTY CHANGEThere will be no change this year In the amount paid by Ox­ford county for fox bounties. A recommendation to this effect, proposed by the agriculture com­mittee, was approved by county council Inst night.Help From Oxford CountyTwo representatives from Wil­lett Hospital of Paris, F. T. Cuth­bert and E. M. Harold, appeared before county council Thursday afternoon with a request that council give consideration to grant the hospital $4,200 to help finance a building campaign.Speaking to members of the council, Mr. Cuthbert said that the board of directors l^d decided it was necessary'to immediately increase the size of the hospital. The proposed additions would provide space for twenty beds.Mr. Cuthbert stated that people were seeking greater hospital facilities at the present time. In the past ten years patient days have doubled in Willett Hospital, he said.Because of this situation the hospital found that its resources were strained to the limit, Mr. Cuthbert went on. Another con­tributory factor towards creating this situation is the increase inREFORESTATION Ideas Approved By County HeadsThe reforestation and con­servation committee of coun­ty council recommended last night . t the county of Ox­ford pass a by-law confirming the purchase of land in Ox­ford County for reforestation.A second clause in the com­mittee's resolution stated that the agreement between the Department of Lands and Forests and the county be for a period of 50 years from the date of the first purchase of the property.it was also recommended that the property in Dereham township, purchased for re­forestation, be known as the “McBeth Tract."The report was approved by county council.COUNTY COUNCILSessions of Oxford's county council which will begin tomorrow at 10 o'clock In the county court house are expected to last until Friday evening, Len Coles, county clerk and treasurer said today. Mr. Coles commented that the schedule of work to be done dur­ing the four day meeting was heavy, with a great deal of busi­ness to be carried on by council members. population in the area served by' the hospital.“The hospital has operated without a deficit for 28 years,” he said, “but has no funds to meet the present problem.”It might seem strange that the hospital, which is not located in Oxford county, would appear be­fore this council, Mr. Cuthbert said. However the hospital is loc­ated only 2% miles from the boundaries of Oxford county and serves a great many residents of Blenheim township.The total cost of the additions will amount to $130,000, with pro­vincial and other grants taken ! into consideration, the hospital ’ board expects that they will have ’ to raise $60,000 by other means, he continued. Since seven per ' cent, of the hospital's facilities ■ are devoted to the treatment and ■ hospitalization of Blenheim res- ■ idents, Mr. Cuthbert thought that : the county council might see its i way clear to contribute seven per 1 cent, of $60,000, or $4,200 to help- finance the building campaign.E. M. Harold, chairman of the building committee, outlined a brief history of Willett Hospital to the council. Founded in 1921 with 15 beds, facilities have been enlarged, principally in 1937, so that at present the hospital has 36 beds and the most modern equipment.“The hospital's doctors radiate through Blenheim township and are handling many patients from Oxford county," he stated. "On the advice of other townships, it seemed reasonable to allocate funds to be raised for the much needed additions on a percent­age basis to the areas receiving service." •"Additions can be made at $5,- 500 per bed." Mr. Harold said. "An additional $20,000 is needed for necessary changes to the hos­pital, making a total of $130,000. The hospital board would ap­preciate the consideration of this council regarding our appeal."Warden Robert Rudy thanked the two delegates for appearing before council members and said that the matter would receive every consideration.REAPPOINTEDA resolution was approved by county council yesterday that Len Coles, county clerk and treasur­er, he reappointed as the Oxford representative to the senate of the University ot Western Ontario. SCHOOL GROUP VISITS COUNTY COUN OIL—Pictured -above is a section of the council chambers of the county court house showing a part of the delegation from Mount Elgin continuation school which attended Thursday’s session of county coun­cil. From left to right those members of county council shown are: Wilfred Bishop, reeve of North Norwich; Clarence Stover, reeve of South Norwich; Arthur Maedel, reeve of Norwich; Oscar Sippel. reeve of Blandford; George Wright, reeve of East Ox­ford; Fred Killing, reeve of East Zorra; William McDonald, deputy reeve of East Zorra; and Robert Clark, reeve of Embro. —1 Staff Photo). |Weather BogsCountry RoadsHuron College Asks Grant To Boost Building PlansDuring their Tuesday afternoon session, members of county coun­cil heard representatives of Hur­on College request a donation from Oxford county to help’ fin­ance the College’s building cam­paign.Rev. A. H. O Neil, principal of Huron College, told members that the old building, now in use as a men’s residence, 'was built in 1832 and has been condemned by city officials. In recent years 60 students taking courses in the University’ of Western Ontario have been accommodated in this building. However, Rev. O’Neil said that over 150 students wish­ing residence had to be turned down each year.‘The need for a new building is great," stated Rev. O’Neil. “The building is inadequate to meet present needs and has been con­demned as being unsafe.”The estimated cost of construc­ting a building with facilities to accommodate 200 men was $1,- 278,000, he said. Up to the pres­ent time $800,000 has been raisedIn the new residence there will be room for 150 non divinity stu­dents who are not from London but from all the counties in wes­tern Ontario, Rev. O'Neil stated.Huron county has contributed . $10,000 to aid in the building j campaign, he continued. Middle­sex has donated $2,000 and Lamp­ton $1,000. Elgin county council is giving the appeal favorable consideration Rev. O’Neil said."We have yet. to obtain $478,- ' 000,” he said. 'The new building is being constructed at the pres­ent time and we expect that stu­dents can take residence in June 1951.”Rev. O'Neil stated that the Huron College board would beCOURTHOUSE BATMembers of the Oxford County Tuberculosis Association who met in the county court house last night were surprised at the sight of a sizeable bat which was bus­ily engaged in ncuddipg through the corridors of the court house. How the bat managed to secure entrance to the building could not be established.most grateful if Oxford’s countyApprove City’s Entry, County Health Set-upcouncil would consider the appeal for funds.Shortly after delegation from Huron College had apeared be­fore council, Warden Robert Rudy adjourned council so that com­mittees could meet. Those com­mittees which met were roads, property and finance.COUNTY ROADSAndy McKenzie, who drives a school bus bringing children to Ingersoll Collegiate Institute daily, says “the country roads are good if you can find them.” None of the three school buses com­pleted their runs and some of the children came on foot others were driven in by team and wagon. The country roads are mostly bog holes and the others ate all wash­boards. Dr. D. M- McGill, veter­inary surgeon,, says the country roads are terrible, he hasn’t been on one within the last two days that hasn’t had a bog hole in it.FARM PRICESA request from Perth county council that Oxford county coun­cil consider and endorse a resolu­tion protesting against the col­lapse of prices on farm products, was read to members of county i county at the opening of the March session this morning.ASK GRANTThe Dairyman's Association of Western Ontario notified county council that preparations were be­ing made for the 84th annual con­vention and dairy exhibition spon­sored by the association. In previ­ous years Oxford county has granted $25 towards this event and a similar grant was requested by the association this year.SEEK $200A request for a grant of $250 for work in 1950-51 was received by county council from the Trustees and Ratepayers' Associa­tion of Oxford county. Along with the request, it was pointed out that the county again has a win­ner in the provincial public speak­ing contest, who will compete in the contest finals in Toronto this coming Easter.A request from Woodstock's city council that the city be included in the Oxford County and Inger­soll Health Unit was approved, subject to two conditions, by coun­ty council this morning.The resolution passed by council stated that “the request of the corporation of the city of Wood- stock to become a part of the Ox­ford County and Ingersoll Health Unit be granted, subject to the following conditions: (1) that full stafi can be obtained; (2) that a satisfactory agreement can be made between the county, the town of’lngersoll and the city.”This decision to permit Wood- stock to become paid of the health unit was not unanimous. When the matter was discussed in a com­mittee of the whole, opposition to the city’s entry was definitely voiced. However most council members agreed that the matter of health was important and had to be considered on a long term basis. It was the general opinion City Can Use Court Room By Paying For Extra CostThe city of Woodstock may use the court room in the county court house for the holding of city police courts, if city council will pay $600 for the extra annual cost involved, county council decided last night.A resolution from the property committee, passed by council, stated that "in considering the re­quest from the city of Woodstock regarding the use of the court room in the county buildings for their police court, the committee had taken the following facts into consideration: (11 the extra cost of providing accommodation should be paid by the city; (2) that il may be a temporary measure, as Wood- stock have stated that they will provide their own police court facilities when new municipal of­fices are constructed.”that the unit would be strengthen­ed ’ y the city's inclusion in it. If a satisfactory agreement could be reached, most councilmen were of the opinion that the city should be enabled to participate in the unit.Len Coles, county clerk and treasurer, advised the council that by-laws would have to be passed by the three participating muni­cipalities to approve Woodstock's inclusion in the health unit, after an agreement was reached by the councils concerned.Following this discussion, War­den Robert Rudy adjourned coun­cil to allow the agriculture, pro- pert; and finance committees to meet.Mayor Wilson Milburn, com­menting on the action of county council on the question of Wood- stek’s inclusion in the health unit, said that he felt it was a forward step towards efficient health ser­vice in the area. The mayor stated that he was glad that county council saw fit to take the action they did this mofning.Continuing the report said that “it is understood that when the court room is being used for coun­ty or supreme court, the city pol­ice court wall be held elsewhere, and not in the county buildings."The committee determined that the annual extra cost for providing this accommodation to the city would be $600 made up as follows: extra caretaking, $300; extra fuel. $250: extra cleaning materials, etc., $50.Members of the property com­mittee “still feel, as in the past, that both municipalities would best be served by holding their police courts In their own council chambers, but if Woodstock wishes to use the court room in the coun­ty building they may do so by paying for the extra annual cost of $600.” County's Tax Rate Set At 10.1 Mills for 1950 1Action Deferred On Health UnitOxford county's mill rate for 1950 was struck at, 10.10 mills by county council at its final session last night. This is a slight increase of approximately one-tenth of a mill over the rate set last year.A covering bylaw to enforce this rate was passed I the bylaw being one to "raise amounts for county purposes for the year 1950.Prior to the passing of the by­law the finance committee report­ed that they had "examined the budget and recommend it be adopted.” The budget showed that the following -expenditures had to be levied: general purposes $86.- 000 or 2.828 miUs; charity and welfare $86,000. 2.828 mills; coun­ty roads $135,210 or 4.447 mills. The total amount to be raised by the mill rate is $307,210.In addition two other expendi­tures were necessary; $665.31 for vocational secondary education and $12,416.71 for academic sec­ondary’ education. These amounts do not enter into the mill rate pic­ture. The amounts are chargeable to the townships concerned.The entire budget shows that the total expenditure by the coun­ty in 1950 will be $320,292.05.Fields on the farms of Oxford county, are in many places still completely covered with water. High winds yesterday were whip­ping waves across the small lakes that covered fields that in sum­mer hold stands of waving grain.The Thames river which reach­ed its peak level in Oxford county earlier this week, has been slowly receding. Officials consider that it will present no danger of generalStudents And Teachers Observe County Council At Work In Afternoon SessionA group of over 60 students and teachers from Mount El­gin continuation school at­tended Thursday afternoon's . 3ssion of county council. The purpose of the visit was to give the teen agers an insight into how the council operatesin regard to running the ad­ministration of Oxford coun­ty.Reeve H. A. Little of Dere­ham township introduced the students and their teachers to the council at large. Mr. Lit­tle along with Harley McBeth,Approve x-Ray Food Handlers At T. B. MeetA motion to support a plan for the X-ray examination of all food handlers in Oxford county was approved last night at the annual meeting of the Oxford County Tu-bereulosis Association.Doctor O. C. Powers, county medical officer, asked for the ap­proval of the association regard-, ing the matter of X-raying some 250 handlers in the county. Dr. Powers assumed that the cost of financing such a plan would cost the association some five or six hundred dollar’s.Paris Hospital Welcomes GrantPARIS, March 27 — The cam­paign for funds for the extension to the Willett Hospital which has as its Objective $60,000. received ai generous response from Oxford County, when word was received at the local campaign headquarters that Oxford Council had decided to contribute $4,000 to the fund."We are delighted to receive this splendid gift” stated E. M. Harold, chairman of the Willett Hospital Board.The contribution was made on behalf of Blenheim Township, whose residents are served, for the most part, by the Willett. Hospital.The funds will provide for anadditional twenty beds which will help alleviate the over-taxed facil­ities at the hospital.County Misses Major Spring Flood Threatflood conditions this spring, un­less there is a prolonged heavy rainfall.The Nith river which drains the northeastern portion of the county was reported this morning to be receding from flood level. In the south, Otter Creek, at high level all week was lower today. Farm­ers throughout the county counted on having few major flood prob­lems this year, caused by over­flowing rivers and creeks.deputy reeve of Dereham, was instrumental in making the visit to the court house possible.Warden Robert Rudy wel­comed the large delegation on behalf of the county council and introduced each council member to the group. Mr. Rudy said that he hoped that the visit would give those in attendance a clearer know­ledge of how the administra­tion of Oxford county func­tions.Warden Rudy outlined the set up of county council, ex­plaining how it worked and the various methods used in order to carry on the coun­ty's business efficiently.At the conclusion of the session W. Hart, principal of the Mount Elgin school, voic­ed the sincere appreciation ofAt WoodstockFree Press Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK, March 27 - City Council tonight deferred action on a proposal from County Council for the City's admission to the Oxford County and Ingersoll health unit until the next finance meeting.A reply from County Clerk L. K. Coles regarding the city's re­quest to use the county court house tor the city police court was also deferred until the next finance ses­sion,The city had requested admis­sion into the county health unit and the use of the county court house for city police court The property committee of County Council, Chairman Reeve Arthur Maedel, Norwich, at the recent,' County Council session agreed that the city could use the court house with certain stipulations.Ask RentalCounty Council felt that the best interests of the city would be ob­tained if they had their own court room and that the use of the j county court houses should be of a temporary nature. In addition, County Council, according to the letter from Clerk Coles, felt that' the city should pay $600 a year to defray the extra coat of caretaking and heating.County Council advised City j Council tonight that the city would j be welcome to join the larger : county unit providing a “suitable staff” could be obtained and a suitable agreement arrived at Aid. Fred Childs moved that the mat­ter be laid over for further dis­cussion at the next finance meet­ing. 'the group for the invitation to attend the council meeting.After the adjournment of council the students were con­ducted on a tour of the court house, the county jail and the museum. Oxford Mill RateSlightly Up At 10.1 MillsAPPROVE SIX, REJECT SIX.DEFER THREE' GRANT TALLYOf the 15 applications for grants received by county council during the March session which concluded last night, six were approved, six turned down and three were laid over to the June session for fur­ther consideration.Those grants approved by coun­cil were to the Salvation Army, $500; the Canadian National Insti­tute for the Blind, $300; the Crop Improvement Association for Sil­age Day, $200; Oxford County Federation of Agriculture, $1,000; Dairymen’s Association for West­ern Ontario, $25; and $4,000 is to be given to the Willett Hospital, Paris, over a period of three years. The payments on this grant will be $500 in 1950, $500 in 1951 and $3,000 In 1952.Council approved a recommen­dation of the finance committee that the appeal for, grants from the St. John Ambulance Associa­tion, the Canadian Foundation for Poliomyelitis be filed. Also filed were requests for financial assist­ance from the University of West­ern Ontario and Huron College.A recommendation was ap­proved stating that the grants to Woodstock, Ingersoll and Tillson- burg hospitals be held over to the June session, subject to an exam­ination of each of their financial statements.One-Tenth Mill Raise Approved By CouncilFree Prem Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK. March 24—A county tax rate of approximately one-tenth of a mJJI above last year. 10,104 mills, excluding educational coatB, was approved by Oxford County Council at budget sessions I here today.I. A break-down of expenditures : mittbe under the chairman, Thomas* Fallow, reeve of West Oxford, is as follows:Expenditure Break-downGeneral purposes, .$86,000; charity and welfare. $86,000; county roads, $135,210; vocational and secondary education, , $665.34; academic see-1 ondary education, $12,416.71; for a total mill,rate, excluding education­al costs, of 10.104 mills.submitted by the finance com-PENSION PLANAll county council members met in a committee of the whole yes­terday afternoon to discuss fur­ther a proposed pension plan for county employees. The reforesta­tion and education committees also met.County Pension Scheme Given One-vote EdgeThe question of a pension plan for county employees which has been under committee discussion since the March session of county council got under way last Tues­day, was settled yesterday after­noon when council by a vote of 11 to 10 approved a pension plan pro­viding payment for future services only.Council members marked their ballots in favor of one of two al­ternatives: paying future service only, or rejecting the pension plan entirely.Before this final ballot was ta­ken, a preliminary vote was held. A resolution was approved stat­ing that the special committee on pensions recommended that a bal­lot be taken on the following ques­tions: "Are you in favor of (1) paying all back service; (2) pay­ing 5 years back service; (3) pay­ing future service only; (4) re­jecting the pension plan.”The resolution provided that af­ter this preliminary ballot was ta­ken a further vote should be held on the two questions receiving the highest majorities W. A. Ander­son, deputy reeve of Tillsonburg tabled the resolution which was seconded by J K. McLeod, deputy reeve of East NissouriIt was indicated that the ques­tion may arise again at a later date.Better Health Seen Result f Of Revised Plumbing CodeBetter health in Ontario homes is the expected result to beachieved if newly proposed plumb­ing codes for the province go into effect. Less costly installations also are in store for the house­holder, according to the director of sanitary engineering, Dr. A. E. Berry of the Ontario Department of Health, if the new code is ap­proved.Dr. Berry was speaking to a gathering of more than a hundred, of the plumbers of this district last night when they attended a dinner meeting here, to become familiar with the possibilities of the proposed code. Second speak­er at the dinner was Vernon Ba­ker, secretary of the Ontario Plumbing Inspectors.Dr. Berry was introduced to the gathering by Dr. O. C. Powers M.O.H. for the Oxford Health Unit and thanked by Warden Ro­bert Rudy. Mr. Baker was intro-Off the RoadA rich old maid had a pet. mamma cat she never let out of the house. Once she went on a summer cruise and her maid got a cable“Having a wonderful time. Met a .swell man. Having dinner and cocktails every night. P.S.— Let the cat out tonight.”FIRST TIMEThursday afternoon a delegation from Willett Hospital, Paris, will appear before county council. This is the first time the hospital has requested that a delegation be given permission to come before council members.RETORT CARDSA resolution Horn the education committee recommending that re­port, cards be purchased as re­quested by the school inspectors was carried by county council during Thursday afternoon’s ses­sion. duced by Mr. Griffith and also thanked by the warden. Other members of the Cheford Health Unit attending the meeting were L. K. Coles, county secretary- treasurer, and Glen Crandall, as­sistant sanitary inspector.Dr. Berry outlined the main ob­jectives and advantages of the new code. “We are interested.” he said, "in getting something in the statutes that will mean better plumbing for the entire province.”Pointing out that the commit­tee that developed the new code was representative of all organ­izations. He said that the aim was to develop a uniform code ap­plicable to every municipality and satisfactory across the province.Another aim was to make plumbing as simple and economi­cal as possible and to keep the code up-to-date. Examinations on a voluntary basis will be made available and certificates given which will be a definite advan­tage. Inspectors may be appointed by a municipal council or left to a health board or unit. If a muni­cipality does not appoint an in­spector. it will be the responsi­bility of the health unit, he said. He ielt that in the case of county units, it would mean one inspector for a whole county rather than many appointed by each munici pality.“I feel that if this code is put into force it will be one of the biggest steps forward,” Dr. Berry stated, adding that other prov­inces are waiting to see what hap­pens in Ontario. Septic tanks are not part of the code and will have to be approved by the health of- ficers, he noted.Mr. Baker felt that the code should come in the very near fu­ture. "When it comes it will mean a real saving in every municipal­ity,” he stated. The matter of septic tanks will likely be added to the code as an appendix, the speaker claimed.With the aid of charts. Mr. Baker went Into the code in more detail.APPROVE GRANTA recommendation of the educa­tion committee that the Oxford County Trustees and Ratepayers Association be given a grant of $250 was passed in resolution form by county council Thursdaj. Oxford Favors Pensions For Future Service OnlyFree 1’rvsit Woodntock BureauWOODSTOCK. Match 23—By a vote of 11 to 10, Oxford County Council this afternoon approved a pension plan for county employees which provides payments for future service only.The ballot was taken on two questions;’ Providing a pension plan paying for future aerMec only, or rejecting the pension plan entirely,County Health Unit Offers New Food Handlers' CourseGet Information On Pelt MarkingCounty council passed a resolu­tion during the January session, asking the Department of Lands and Forests to take leadership in establishing a uniform method of marking pelts throughout the counties of Oxford.Len Coles, county clerk and treasurer, said today that a com­munication from the fish and’ wildlife division of the depart­ment regarding the resolution; stated that the department has agreed to act as a clearing house for the various rural municipali­ties of Ontario with respect to in­formation concerning the pay-1. ment of bounties on wild animals, especially foxes. The fish and wildlife division has agreed to collect this information and cir­culate it when compiled, to all municipalities.With respect to the marking of pelts on which bounty has beeni paid, the letter advised that it has, been the standard procedure in the department to mark wolf pelts by cutting them from the inside corner of the right eye to the left side of the snout, and from the inside corner of the left eye to the right side of the snoutThe department recommended this method for use by all mun­icipalities paying bounties. If, however, a county intends to use a different mark, the department asked to be advised so that the information could be passed on to other interested municipalities who would then be able to ident­ify pets marked by a particular county.In this connection the depart* ment cautioned against marks involving only extremities of the pelt, such as feet, tails or ears. Whether counties using this system of marking pelts will be asked to switch to another was not indicated by the departmentMired RoadsThis ballot climaxed discussions | on the proposed pension plan which began when the March session I started last Tuesday.Before the vote was taken a resolution was approved stating that the special committee on pen­sions recommended that a prelimi­nary ballot be taken on the follow­ing questions: (1) Paying all back, services! (2) Paying 5 years back services: (3) Paying all back serv­ices; (4) Rejecting the pension plan.The two questions receiving the most vote's in this preliminary bal­lot were voted on to secure a final decision of this contentious prob­lem.Strictly Richter“Lsaw your Boy Wanted sign. What’s your policy on - pensions?”COUNTY ROADSExpenditures on county roads' during 1950 will be $298,000 ac­cording to the report of the com­mittee on county roads which was approved by county council last night. Of this total $135,210 must be raised by Oxford county.PICTUREThe picture of the 1950 county council has been taken. It is simi­lar to the portraits of the past two years with the warden, coun­ty clerk and road engineer in the1 .centre and the other council j members surrounding them. It will be hung in the county clerk's office.A food handlers' course, under the direction of Dr. O. C. Powers, medical officer of health for Ox­ford County, will be offered to all Interested citizens of Ingersoll, especially the managers of Jacol food handling establishments, In fhe town hall next Tuesday, Ap­ril 4 and a week from Tuesday, April 11. Arranged by the Ox­ford County Health Unit, courses of this type are an asset to the food Industry, and to the food handlers.J. L. Griffith will be supervis­or of the course, which will in­clude lectures on protection of food in storage, preparation and cleanliness, and operation of food handling establishments. The course is free, and especially In­vited are butchers, grocers, wait­ers, waitresses," cooks, dairy per­sonnel, ; well as any Interested citizens. There has been one course arranged for each day and the same lectures will be present­ed at both morning and after­noon sessions to enable those in­terested to attend at the most convenient hour. One attendance each day will give the complete1 course.Managers of local establish­ments have given great co-opera­tion in the past to these instruc-, tion classes arranged by the health unit, and it is hoped that the same spirit of co-operation will prevail for the coming event, Mr. Griffith said today.SPECTATORSStudents from Mount Elgin con­tinuation school will attend the Thursday afternoon session of county council. The pupils will be present as spectators to give them an insight on how the county’s administration is run.Norwich Reeve In 1903 DiesAPPROVEIngersoll's city council approv­ed Woodstock’s entry into* the Oxford County and Ingersoll Health Unit at a regular meeting held last night. The city's in­clusion in the unit now depends on the action of county council on the matter. County council is expected to approve if suitable agreements can be reached.Slow TrafficRoads in Oxford county are in generally bad condition, J. N. Meathrell, county road superin­tendent, said today. Mr. Meath­rell could see no immediate change in the present situation.With the weather as unsettled as it is at present, he pointed out. no large scale attempt at road repairs and grading was feasible.Mr. Meathrell said that the situation could be worse. He re­called one year when road sur-; faces were dry and presented a i hopeful sign that better condi-' tions were on teh way. However, j the frost in the road beds, which . had been insulated by the dry surface, four or five inches deep, broke through and turned the roads into a quagmire. This year the frost appears to be leaving the road beds more rapidly.In some parts of the county last Sunday, church services were cancelled because many roads were Impassable.Provinciad police reported roadsin bad condition with many of them flooded in various sections. Governor’s Road was reported to be blocked at a low swampy sec­tion east of Thamesford.Garages in the city are getting a great many calls for towing service from motorists who have > bogged down in the heavy going. Tow trucks from one garage have been operating all night towing , cars out of difficulty.I Robert Ward, chairman of theBoard of Works, said that the city's back roads, especially in the northeast section, were in “impossible condition” as a re­sult of the recent heavy rains. The city’s works department did not have much success with the loads of rock and gravel poured on the streets in an effort to make them passable. The area around Knightsbridge road and the Huron Park subdivision was reported to be in bad condition as far as roads were concerned. Sev­eral cars have been mired in this area.RESOLUTION ON SCHOOL BUSES BACKED BY ONTARIO TRUSTEESA resolution tabled by the Ox­ford County Trustees and Rate­payers Association concerning traffic and school buses was en­dorsed by the Ontario Trustees and Ratepayers section of the On­tario Educational Association at. the annual convention of the as­sociation in Toronto on Wednes­day.The resolution was in two parts, first urging that the Highway Traffic Act be amended to en­force the stopping of traffic both ways when a school bus steps to embark or disembark children, and I hat the regulation take effect im­mediately in those counties which conform to the standard required by the Department of Highways and thereafter In the remaining counties as they reached this de­partmental standard.Secondly, the resolution recom­mended that all vehicles used tor the transportation of school chil­dren be equipped with a (lashing stop light and prominent signs to enable drivers to recognize the vehicle easily as a school bus.Endorsed by the convention as a whole, the resolution will be forwarded to the Department oil Highways by the Ontario Trus-1 tees and Ratepayers Association for the department’s • considers-; tion.The county council section of the O. E. A. rejected a resolution asking that the Municipal Act be amended to provide for the im­mediate enforcement of the traffic and school bus regulations in Ox­ford county and the passing of a necessary by-law to cover this area.It wag understood that the Ox­ford association had discarded this resolution before the conven­tion started and it was through an oversight on the part of the resolutions committee that it ap- peared before the county council sect ion.5 b - WK■''l:■THE JURY OF THE BIRCHALL TRfAL, September 22-29, 1890, reads the description on the old photo. Left to right the names read, top row, Robert Mftrray. Joseph Longfield, D. McLean, A. S. McKay, A. Bushell, J. D. Smith., James McKay- Bottom row, Donald Murray, A.Clare, George Christopher, A. McCann, John McKay. All the jury members on the famous trial in “Canada’s best county” were farmers, except foreman of the jury, . . .. listed asGeorge Christopher of Ingersoll, who was “gentleman.”The .. cat Assize, it was called in the columns of the Sentinel- Review during the fall of 1890. The trial and conviction of Reg­inald Burchall for the murder of his young friend, Frederic Corn­wallis Benwell, was ended Nov­ember 14 when Burchall was hanged at the county jail in this city.The t"ial which kept the people on both sides of the Atlantic in a state of excitement was held in the town hall in Woodstock while county fathers bemoaned the fact that their new county courthouse could not be completed in time for the hearings in a trial that drew such international interest.Accounts record that demeanorwas not the best, during the last days of the assize, constables had to throw ladies and gentlemen spectators from the corridors outside the courtroom, in order to permit the jury to pass.This excitement of a Wood- stock autumn in 1890 was recall­ed this week when E. F. Cham-view a photograph members who satof the jury on the case.bersbrought to the Sentinel-Re-Mr. Chambers, an executor of the estate of his mother, the late Mrs. Elizabeth Chambers, came across the photo in his mother’s belong­ings. He believed the picture had been in the family’s Woodstock residence at 82 Huron street, since that November in 1890.ft; ’Caution Urged As Many Roads In Poor ShapeCounty Council Asks OK To Fix Courthouse TowerMotorists using county roads were warned to travel witji cau­tion today by J. N. Meathrell, county road superintendent.“Bad road conditions still exist in many sections of the county,” said Mr. Meathrell. “Although ac­tual washouts have been controll­ed, there are still many soft spots in the road surface which necessi­tate careful driving.”There are a few places where water is running over the road sur­faces, he stated, but generally the water is receding. Mr. Meathrell knew of no roads which were ac­tually blocked. However, a number of them Could be classed as treach­erous and warning flags have been posted on those roads in this con­dition.Provincial police knew of no | roads which were blocked but re­ported that warning flags were up on No. 2 highway, which is in very bad condition about a mile and a half west of Gobles.Roads were so bad in the Em- bro district that students attend­ing Woodstock Collegiate returned with the school bus last night in order to attend classes todayA special trip was made to Em- bro by the school bus when the students decided not to chance the possibility that transportation might not be available today They made a wise decision as the bus couldn't get through this morn­ing.Some rural mailmen became mired in the soft roads around Embro yesterday and several far­mers were stuck on their way into the village. Road conditions were judged to be the worst in years.Officals of the Bluebird Coach Lines said that, today’s regular run from Ingersoll to London, via the Hamilton Road through Dor­chester, had been-cancelled be­cause of poor road conditions.A township road was washed out yesterday near Silver Bridge, a mile southeast of Plattsville, and was reported impassible today The county road to New Hamburg was flooded under two feet of wa­ter yesterday several miles north of Plattsville. Bad road condi­tions prevail in this area today.Delivery of milk and bread presented a major problem to drivers today in many sections of Woodstock, as a result of the bad street conditions existing in the outlying areas. Oi.e company reported that a horse and wagon bogged down on Wellington steel north near the Second Concession and were fr xl after a lonb were freed only after a long and ardu­ous struggle with the mud.Ingersoll’s permission has been requested by the Oxford county council for the repairing of the large tower on the court house at Woodstock.The following letter from coun­ty clerk, L. K. Coles, addressed to clerk R. E. Winlaw, was read at the meeting of council last night."County council placed an item of $2,000 in this year’s budget to cover the cost of repairs to the large tower on the south-west cor­ner of the court house building.MR. POTTLEBY‘This tower has never been touched or repaired since the court house was built 55 years ago, and it is in need of point­ing. flashing, troughs, slate and ridge repaairs.“According to our agreement we need your council’s permission and would ask that you discuss this at your next meeting and advise.”The matter was only casually discussed last night, but it will be given further consideration. County Roads Worse TodayCountry roads in Oxford are worse than ever this morning, said Nick Meatherell. county road su­perintendent. Every piece of avail­able equipment is being used to­day in an attempt to restore un- paved roads of the county to a state where they can pass neAr- normal traffic, Mr. Meathrell sraid. Some pieces of road repair equip­ment have themselves been mired in the softened sections of town­ship roads."Things like that happen,” Said Mr. Meathrell. "You learn to ex­pect them."Last year the roads throughout, the county were in good shape. by this date said the Oxford road en­gineer, "but this year weather conditions are different. They’ve come together to do a lot of dam­age to our county roads.” Further damage could only be prevented if heavy vehicles stayed off the side roads, some of which now have holes axle-deep. If trucks did not get stuck themselves they’d dam­age the road-bed so that other vehicles would be mired where frost has left the reads almost en­tirely without a surface, said the road engineer.,Though the rain which fell in the Woodstock area was consid­ered pf little effect in the general picture for unpaved roads, it did provide a greasy coating to roads be considered,” he said.Jack Cockburn New PresidentYoung Farmers(hat had been hardening up after the week-end's warm weather. Provincial police in Woodstock this morning considered this an added hazard ip motorists who At­tempted to travel the spring­cracking sideroads in Oxford county.Use' of the family car to get around, was being abandoned ear­ly this week in the Princeton area. Residents of districts outlying the village made their way to the cen­tre on tractors and horse-drawn carts and teams. Today graders were at work levelling off undu­lating spots of sideroads.Condition of reads in the Em-, bro area continued bad today as fariners wete called upon to pull neighbor’s autos from ditches and] sink-holes.At Plattsville, highway 97 out I of the'village, graded and spread) with gravel last week, got soft again over the week-end, as the last rising frost heaved gravel off the road surface, leaving new holes in the highway.:How soon the present condi­tion of unpaved roads which is as damaging to reads as it is dan­gerous to those Who must use them, will be smoothed out is al­most anybody’s guess, according to road superintendent . Jek Mea­threll. "Too many possibilities toPUBLIC HEALTH COURSEAT THE TOWN HALL. INGERSOLLTuesday. April 4th-Tuesday, April UthIt is necessary to attend two meetings, one on each Tuesday either at 10.00 a.m. or 3.00 p.m. in order to complete course.All Food Handlers are requested to attend. Managers of Food establishments have co-oper­ated in supporting a course of this kind. The course is an educational one and will give know­ledge in the protection of food from germs and the cleanliness of operation.The course is given under the direction of Dr. O. C. Powers. M.O.H. for Oxford County, and is supervised by J. L. Griffith, assisted by J. E. Crandall.The course is free and the general public are cordially invited to attend.1950The Wardens’ LuncheonOff the Road [When the newlyweds boarded the train, the embarrassed groom tipped the porter liberally not to disclose that they were just mar­ried. Next morning, on the way to breakfast in the diner, they were greeted with many grins, stares and craning necks. Furious, the groom unbraided the porter.“Nassuh, Boss,” George replied. “Ah didn’t tell ’em. When they asked me if you was just married, Ah says, ‘No suh, dey is just chums’.”Many rural roads were inundated as the south branch of the Thames River overflowed its banks yesterday. The above picture shows a road west of Ingersoll which was covered for a distance of halt a mile. Saturday, April 15, 1950hmcunn actThe new Homes for the Aged Act will be discussed at a meet­ing between the county home boards of six counties and repre­sentatives of the Department of Public Welfare Wednesday after­noon at. the county court house here. County clerk and treasurer l>n Coles said today he had re­ceived notification that six repre­sentatives from Perth county would be present and also that ten from Huron would be on hand for the meeting. Mr. Coles felt sure that a delegation from the other counties, Middlesex. Norfolk and Elgin, would attend along with Oxford.ADDIOST CAUGHT TRAIN—When Herb Dunn who lives two miles north of Ingersoll was coming south on the main street in Beachville yesterday around 10 a.m. a C.P.R. freight train which was barely moving hit the left back portion of the car. Provincial police say damages were around $200 to the car. —(Staff Photo).Entertainment fit County HomeMonthly entertainment of res­idents of the Oxford County Home was provided last week by members of the Moose Revellers Orchestra and other Woodstock performers under the direction of Les McKerral of Woodstock Rotary Club.Members of the Moose Revel­lers Included Reta Free, Harold Somers, Ada Bell, Earl Greer, Walter Brown, Dayton Argent and Frank Parks. Tommy Barn­es, boy musician, played selec­tions on his electric guitar while Mrs. W. J. Bryce was pianist bongs by Jack Brown and sleight, of hand acts by amateur mag-; ician Frank Crosby rounded out the night's fun.Thanks were expressed for the entertainment by Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Forbes before Red Cross re^ presentatives gave to all present treats of fruit and chocolate.Food Handlers Hear Lectures at TillsonburgAT CONVENTIONA delegation of members from Oxford county council will attend the annual convention of the On­tario Educational Association in Toronto on Tuesday and Wednes­day. Attending the county council section of the convention will be Warden Robert Rudy; Len Coles, county clerk and treasurer and the Mucation committee of coun­ty council, which includes R. H. Clark, reeve of Embro, Roland B. Fry, reeve of Blenheim township; Arthur P, Maedel, reeve of Nor­wich; Grant Sutherland, reeve of East Nissouri and Wilfred Bish­op, reeve of North Norwich.COUNTY HOME BOARDA lengthy meeting of the coun-l ty home board was field last night. New legislation concerning homes for the aged was discussed along with the matt- r of regula­tions, Repairs to the county home were authorized-A public health course designed to give retailers, caterers and others who handle food, expert advice on hygienic ways of food preparation and handling, drew large classes rburg’ A uICtUref °f the class in the town hal1 at the final session shows J. L. Griffith, senior sanitary in- ^cturina0 GheE°X(torcJ 5?.^ Qnd ‘agersoll Health Unit ^ndc nf tk k‘ Frand.al1' olso a member of the unit, stands at the back ready to operate the projector. (Photo oy Langford}.REPAIRSA letter from Len Coles, coun­ty clerk and treasurer, read be-, fore members of city council last night advised council that the county council had granted $2,000 towards repairs to the tower on the southwest corner of the coun­ty court house building. By an agreement with the county the city Is responsible for part of the cost of any such repairs. The matter was referred to the fi­nance committee.PIGGY BANKSGenuine ''piggy banks” are licking their chops at Tavistock and sniffing for more greenbacks. The pair ate up $269 in bills and an $84 cheque when their owner, Harold Stock. R.R. 1, Tavistock, dropped his wallet in the pig pen Monday. He found the well-chew­ed but ftnpiy wallet in the pen an hour later. His driver's Jk. cense and other papers were also eaten by the pigs.Fox Bounties Lower By 12Fox hunters in Oxford countv applied to County Clerk and reasurer Len Coles for payment on 25 fox bounties during the month of March. This represents a de­crease of 12 bounties, from the 37 paid in the same period last vear.By townships the fox bounties ran as follows: Dereham. 14; East Oxford, two; East Nissouri. two; West Zorra. two; Blandford. one; Blenheim, one; West Oxford, one; North Oxford, one, and East Zorra one,The cumulative total for the first three months of 1950 shows that 62 fox bounties have been paid so far this year. Thu is 60 bounties behind the 122 which were paid in the same period last year. Bad Day For Reeve Bishop Brooders Bum. Calf SickLambton Police Probe Smuggling of Fox PeltsHealth Unit Tests ShowTavistock Water Class AControctforTillsonburg Hospital to London FirmTILLSONBURG. April 7 - J. C. Eichenberg, chairman of the Trustee Board hf the Tillsonburg Soldiers’ Memorial Hos­pital, presided over a special meeting here on Thursday, with the architects present when seven tenders for the new hospital werePOLICE COURT BACKCity police court was held in the usual place, the council cham-; ber of city hall this morning. The question of where the court will! be held, following a recent ban ot the use of the council chamber, is still undecided.considered and before the long meeting was ended a resolution was*What do you recommend for beginnerspassed authorising the architects to prepare and sign a contract! with the Foundation Company of1 Ontario, Limited, 428 Richmond street, London, low bidder for the now modern building.Others LaterThe Central Bridge Company of, Trenton was awarded the contract for the steel work and other con-( tracts are expected to be awarded next week. Plans for the new hos­pital call for two wings 38 by 140 feet and 50 feet square each to be three storeys high of fireproof brick and steel construction with built up roofing.The project includes power house and laundry and alterations to the present building’.The Foundation Company ex­pects to start work on the new project within the next two weeks and with the approximate cost of $750,000. .Record ContractIt is the largest single building contract ever awarded in Tillson­burg. At the present time the Foundation Company is completing the new Tillsonburg District High School on Tillson avenue to cost. 5550.000 and last fall the same com­pany completed the new St. Mary’sSeparate School on Rolph street at a cost of $90,000.With this new building award the town has set up a new build­ing record with total permits now issued for 1950 totaling $826,205.Several other projects are in the blueprint stage and officials here predict new building will pass the million dollar mark by June.COMMITTEEA committee from the board of the Oxford County Health Unit is expected to be appointed tonight at the regular monthly meeting. The committee is to meet a group from the city health board to dis­cuss arrangements for the city board joining with the county group.Lambton Foxes Losing Battle, Hunters Shoot 309 in 18 DaysFree Press Sarnia BureauSARNIA, April 18—Reynard, the fox, is having a tough fight for survival in this county these days. Judging by figures releasedtoday by the county treasurer’s and it seems a direct result of the recent increase in fox bounty, from $5 to $10 a pelt.All last year, at $5 a pelt, the county treasury paid out only $3,050; and already in the first 18 days of April, a total of $3,090 has been paid at the new price. This represents no leas than 309 foxes shot in 18 days.Asked if this increase in the bounty accounts for the phenom­enal number of foxes killed this month, county officials said "no".Free Prems Karnin BureauSARNIA, April 27 Provincial police In thin areaf nre Investigat­ing reports of fox pelt smuggling from Huron Into Lambton County. SmugglinK Activity la reported to have been prompted hy the increase of fox bounty hero from $5 to $10 a pelt. In Huron County, the bounty 18 Hllll $5.It is believed Lambton trappersdepartment, the pressure is on,They point out that April is j always a heavy bounty month because it is this period that hunters find it profitable to dig out litters of young cubs. Later, they state, the foxes have to be caught singly and are harder to get.It remains to be seen, they say. whether the bumper bounty of $10 a. fox will sustain hunters’ enthusiasm during the summer months. are buyiry? Huron pelts or going Into Huron to collect them.If smuggling stories arc correct they would go far towards explain­ing the phenomenal number of pelts for which bounty has been paid In Lambton County thia yearAlready, since the increased rate went into effect in January, the county has paid out more than $6,000, almost twice what was paid out al) last year, at the old rate.A special session of council may still be called to revoke the boun­ty, it was stated today. It has been J realized that it has. defeated its own purpose. At $10 a pelt, it is pointed out, it has not only en­couraged importation, but has led to other abuses. It is asserted that while there have been plenty of dog fox and cub pelts submitted this year, there have been few vixen pelts. Trappers, in other words, are sparing the vixens who can earn them 5100 with every lit­ter.Asked if it is going to be possible to distinguish a Huron fox pelt from a Lambton pelt, for the" pur­poses of prosecuting violators, a county official said he thought so."Bounty is only paid," he said, "after the trapper has signed an affidavit, on which he has stated, not only in what concession of what township he trapped or shot the animal, but what lot he was on. and the date. If we can establish that Mr. "X" was in Huron County on the day he says he was in Bos- anquet digging out a fox earth, we’ve got a "case. Anyway, we’re wised up now and it’s going to stop."The county official confirmed that, pending completion of the police investigation, bounties are being withheld on all pelts sub­mitted.NAME COMMITTEEA special committee will be ap­pointed at Tuesday night's meet­ing of tlie Oxford County and In­gersoll health unit, county clerk and treasurer, said today. This committee will meet with repre­sentatives of the dty to discuss a suitable agreement concerning Woodstock’s entry into the health unit. Tlie councils of both the county and Ingersoll have approv­ed Woodstock’s inclusion provid­ing an adequate staff is obtained and a suitable agreement can be reached.ONE-DAY MUNICIPAL SCHOOL TO BE HELD AT COURT HOUSEQty and counly officials will have an opportunity to attend a one day municipal school conducted by the De­partment of Municipal Affairs. Scheduled for Miry 11 In the county court house, the lec­ture will concern the import­ant aspects of assessment.Both city and county coun­cil were advised by Minister of Municipal Affairs Dunbar that it was his in.ention to have officials of the depart­ment conduct municipal schools in each county In Southern Ontario this spring.In half the counties the lec­turer will be given on topics relating to the municipal ad- minlstrat ion and procedure and In the other counties the lectures will be on assess­ment.At each school departmen­tal officials will give an ex­planation of the new legisla­tion which affects municipali­ties.As these schools arc being conducted at the request of the elected representatives and munlclp?! officials who have attended similar school^ in past years, Mr, Dunbar urgi- ed that the elected represen­tatives not only attend them­selves but also arrange for the attends nee of their officiate, such as clerks, treasurers, as- Hfssment com mi as I oners, as­sessors an<l tax collectors.Traffic Act Amendment Plan Loses, Close VoteA resolution from the Oxford County Trustees’ and Ratepayers’ Association concerning traffic and school buses, which was presented before the county council section of the Ontario Educational As­sociation, was defeated in a close vote, county clerk and treasurer Len Coles said todayThe association Is holding its 90th annual conventio i in Toron­to and county council was repre­sented by Warden Robert Rudy, Mr. Coles and members of the council's education committee.The defeated resolution involv­ed a proposed amendment to the Highway Traffic Act, enforc­ing the stopping of traffic both ways when a school bus stops to embark or disembark children.It was proposed that such an amendment would apply immedi­ately in Oxford county and this, it was understood, was the big stumbling block regarding the passing of the resolution.Evidently representatives of On­tario counties, attending the county council section of the con­vention, were of the opinion that the proposed amendment to the Act would be ineffective, owing to the fact that strangers travelling through this section of Ontario would not know- where Oxford county began and consequently would not know what action to take regarding the school buses.Mr. Coles presumed that since the resolution was defeated in I he county council section, it would not bob rought up for the consideration of the convention as a whole. BACK PLEA TO MASSEY PROBE FOR MORE MUSEUM SUPPORTNew Homes For Aged Act Reviewed At Meet HereThe establishment of county museums to provide a permanent site for relics of Canada's pioneer days, would be more than just a good idea.That is the opinion of the of­ficials of the Oxford Museum, who said yesterday that museums in each countj' would aid education and provide a spirit of competition be tween counties and would as­sure excellent museum establish­ments in Ontario.They were commenting on a re- port covering the concluding ses­sions at Ottawa of the Massey commission on culture, in which Mrs. J. R, Futcher, St. Thomas, president of the Ontario Women's Institutes, said knowledge of things of by-gone eras must be preserved.The busy Oxford Museum, on the second floor of the city hall, has its share of fascinating relics of olden days in this district.Mrs. Futcher told the art com­mission that some school children in Ontario do not even know whata buggy whip look* like. Students, In Oxford county can have a look at a buggy whip any time they drop In at the museum In Wood- stock.What’s more, they can also look at a cat o’ nine tails - It really has nine "tails"; it has a wooden handle and the nine hide strips are fastened to it. In very good pres­ervation, it was found on the city dump not long ago. ,There are lots e< other remind­ers of early days in Oxford.For instance, there's an old iron apple peeler—1860 vintage—that: really works; there's a hand-oper-l a ted vacuum cleaner (1900) that still picks up dirt if you keep pushing on the plunger long enough; and a washing machine that is also hand operated.But these things could be add­ed to, the curators feel, and if this were a government-sponsored county museum, with neighboring county museums each competing, Oxford would have an outstand­ing resting place for its pieces of history.Recalls Growth Of Care Given Aged CitizensBefore entering discussion of the new Homes for the Aged Act with representatives of six coun­ties at a meeting held Wednesday afternoon in the county court house, B. W. Heise, deputy minis­ter of the provincial Department of Public Welfare, outlined briefly the establishment of homes for the aged in Ontario and the legisla­tion passed pertaining to them.Early in the settlement of this part of the country, Mr. Heise said, there was established in On­tario a system of institutions in each county to care for those who were unable to care for them- selves.The pattern for these institu­tions was transported to Canada from England and established here on a county rather than a parish basis.Inevitably more and more aged people reached the stage where they needed specialized care. In many cases their condition did not merit entrance into;mental or gen­eral hospitals.It cost the province between four and eight dollars to maintain a patient in a general hospital, Mr; Heise stated, and it was anadvantage if certain people could be removed from the hospitals and cared for elsewhere.As early as 1947 the govern­ment was giving consideration to the best method of meeting theproblem and in the same year legislation was passed providing for the payment of 25 per cent, of the costs of new construction ofcounty homes, or additions to them, by the province.In 1949 the legislation wasagain revised, in keeping with the needs of that time and the prov­ince was to pay 50 per cent., in­stead of 25, towards the cost of new construction.Representatives of th*' provin­cial Department or Public Wel­fare met yesterday afternoon with delegates from thr county home boards of six counties to discuss the new Homes for the Aged Act.Present, in the council cham­bers of the county court house here, to expla the new Act, which embodies changes in regu­lations and forms, were B. W. Helse, deputy minister of the De­partment, and Departmental sup­erintendent E. L. Ludlow,Over forty representatives of the county home boards of Ox- fof, Huron, Middlesex, Elgin, jPerth and Norfolk, including members of the boards of man­agement, superintendents, mat­rons, physicans and secretaries, attended the meeting.Pointing out that basically the Act was a modified one, based on the old Houses of Refuge Act, deputy minister Heise said there were definitely new principles in it,'The purpo. “ of this meeting is to discuss the new Act and the regulations passed unde- it." he stated. “There have been some changes made because of chang­ing conditions which have caused problems to arise.""The most important point to consider is the constantly ir. creas­ing number of aged people in proportion to the total popula­tion. For this reason the Depart­ment decided to revise the legis­lation, in keeping with the needs of the present county home.”Mr. Heise noted that the prev­ious lack in the legislation was the fact that it obligated the county, but not the city or other munici­palities, to establish a home for the aged. He said also that one of the greatest pressure points regarding care for the aged was in these municipalities and cities."In effect, the hew act states three ways in which the munici­palities may carry out their obli­gation. Firstly, it states every municipality shall establish and maintain a home for the aged, except, where otherwise provided. There are two qualifying sub-sec­tions stating that in lieu of estab­lishment of separate homes for the aged, the councils of two or three municipalities may main­tain a joint home, and the further qualification that a municipalitynot ‘ aving n home may enter in­to an agreement with anrthor municipality.”In keeping with the thought that county homes an- plan■ u to care for pcoplp who cannot rare for themselves, Mr. Heise com- i'.'1. rd some new principles were introduced into the Act in an fort to keep residents of the homes happy and satisfied and to create interests for them. Thus provisions were made for various ty; of occupations ip the home for those residing in itDiscussing the four- form.', nec-; essary for the admittance of a proposed resident, he stressed the statement from a responsible medical authority, in which the doctor will state whether thr per­son concerned needs this type- oi care."Referring back to my state­ment of the increasing number of aged in proportion to the popula­tion, I wish to point out the im­portance of the doctors state­ment. For unless a sorting pro­cess is carried out, homes for the aged will be full of people who may be cared for elsewhere/' he said.In discussing the duties of the physician concerning the county home, the question was raised as to whether the regulations in the new Act weren't increasing great­ly the work of the physician and also the cost.Departmental superintendent, E. L. Ludlow sr id that in view of t he conditions in other homes in many parts of the province regarding medical services "you can see why the clause was placed in there."The main objection of the coun­ty home representatives present was the fact that the new regula­tions and forms would mean a great deal more work .or all of­ficials. It was stated that “ a lot of this stuff is not workable" and would double the work in many cases.Mr. Heise replied that "there may be increased work as a re­sult of the new Act." However i the legislation was cast against the principle of the province re­lieving the cost of homes for the aged to the municipality up to fifty per cent.“The regulations and forms submitted are not the I rain childWelfare in England in Eliza­bethan times was known as "In­door and Outdoor relief.” Those in need of aid, who could maintain themselves in their own homes did so. Others, not able to maintain themselves at home, were admitted to parish homes, or put on "Out­door Relief."Since homes for the aged were established in Ontario, there have been many significant changes in legislation, Mr. Heise pointed out.In 1921 an act was approved providing for a widow and her children, enabling their mainten­ance in their own home. The Old Age Pension Act, passed in 1929, made jt possible for many more people to maintain themselves In their homes. Previous to the pass­ing of these two acts, those affect­ed had no recourse but to seek ad­mittance to county homes.With the thirties and the great increase ip relief applicants, fur­ther provision was made for those in need of help, when welfare was split on a 50-50 basis between the province and municipalities. JHealth Unit CommitteeTo Discuss City Entryof a few persons." Mr. Heise said. “They are the result of discuss­ions with many members of all groups concerned with homes for the aged."A committee headed by Warden R.bert Rudy, a member of the Ox- County and Ingersoll Health — /•it, will meet in about two weeks with city council representatives to discuss proposed arrangements for Woodstock to join the health unit.Other members of the commit-ing the proposed amalgamation.April 27 was suggested as the first date that the two committees might meet. Members appointed by Woodstock council are Fred Childs, Ab Downing and George LaFlair, a letter to the unit said.assessmentMembers of the finance com­mittee decided last night that the city assessor should be authorized to take the necessary steps to provide for the assessment of that portion of the township of Bland­ford to be annexed to the city, for inclusion in the assessment role for 1951.tee, named at last night's regular meeting of the unit, are Roger Hawkins, chairman of the unit; L. K. Coles, treasurer; and Al Hor­ton, Ingersoll. Dr. O. C. Powers, medical officer, and R. A. Mac­Dougall, solicitor, will ^it in an advisory capacity.Mr. Coles reported to the meet­ing last night that Ingersoll town; council as well as county council approved the report submitted by a committee from the unit regard-*EYE-CATCHERIf people pay any attention to eye-catching signs, there will be an increasing number of visitors at the Oxford Museum. A sign, partly formed by a big wooden ox yoke, and topped by n wrought iron pattern, will be erected soon on the grounds in front of the city hall. City Vs. County "Cold War"Housing Problem Live Issue to Woodstock CourtFree Freas Woodntook BureauWOODSTOCK, April 10Where city police court will be held this coming Wednesday morning is anybody’s guess.For some time now a sort of cold war has existed between city and county council over the use of the county court house for the city police court. • •At the last city finance meet­ing. city council banned the. further use of the city council chambers and City Clerk A. 13. Lee was to inform Magistrate R. G. Groom to that effect. City court used to be held 'mder ad- vereo conditions in the city police station,A move was started to hold the city court in the court house when conditions became unsuit­able In the small room at the police station. With the two municipal bodies unable to arrive at a solution, city court was transferred to the city council chambers.• • •County police court lias always been held in the county council chambers. If the city court is transferred to the county court house, county Council feels that they will have to use the large Supreme Court room.At the last council session, county council agreed that the city could use the court house but would have to pay the county $«00 a year for the extra cost of heating and caretaking.♦ ■ • • *The city feels that they have a perfectly legal right to use the court house without the extra levy. At the last finance meeting the city council deferred further discussion on the rental aspect of the matter for two weeks.Magistrate Groom, It is under­stood. has the right to hold court wherever he wishes. The county court house Is about three blocks away from the police station.♦ ♦ ' <•To date nobody has indicated where this week's city police court will be held. The city has said "no" to the use of the city council chamber and, as far as could be learned, no arrange­ments have been concluded for the use of the county court house and the matter of rent.Unless the weather changes, it will be mighty chilly in the large Supreme Court room come next Wednesday.Rule Chamber Not Available As City CourtA motion made by Mayor Wil­son Milburn stating that the county magistrate should be ad­vised that the council chamber in tile city hall will not be available for the holding of police courts was passed by member's of the city council at last night's meet­ing of the finance committee.It was stated further in the motion that a letter from county clerk and treasurer Len Coles concerning the city's request to hold police courts in the county court house be referred to the next finance meeting.Briefly Mr. Coles’ letter advis­ed city council that Oxford coun­ty council had decided that the city might use the court room in the county .court house for the holding of city police courts, if city council will pay S600 for the extra annual cost involved.Another communication fromCool Reception For City CourtAbout the only thing that any­one could say definitely about city police court this morning was that it was to be held. No one knew just where.After much confusion, the court moved to the upstairs courtroom in the county court­house. The room was unheated.Magistrate R. G. Groom re­ceived notice this morning that the city court could not be held in the council chamber in the city halt City council made its deci­sion last Monday to refuse the use of the council chamber for a city police- court.An Informal discussion between Mayor Wilson Milbum, Warden Mr. Coles suggested that, in view of the fact that Woodstock's application for entry into the Ox­ford county and Ingersoll health unit had been approved by the councils of the county and Inger­soll, city council should appoint a committee to meet with members of the health unit to discuss a suitable agreement.Mayor Milburn, Aidermen Fred Childs, Ab Downing and George LaFlair Were appointed to represent the city in these dis­cussions.Concerning this question, coun­ty council passed a resolution stating that Woodstock’s entry into the unit “be approved provid­ing that a full staff can be ob­tained and that a satisfactory agreement can be made between the county, the town of Ingersoll and the city.”Robert Rudy and the magistrate is expected, Mr. Groom told the Sentinel-Review.But there was a bright spot in the midst of this morning’s con­fusion. “We didn't expect to give visitors such a chilly reception,”! the magistrate "smilingly told the people who huddled in the cold court chamber.Lawyer W. A. Calder had a remedy for the cool temperature —he wore his coat “I’ll take It off as soon as I get warmed up,” he said.For the last half of the morn-. ing court session, the magistrate presided in the county council chamber where county police court is regularly held.Woodstock Magistrate's Court Returns to Council Room FoldFree Press Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK. April 19 — This city's meandering Magistrate’s Court has once again wandered home to the City Council chambers.Last week the city court was held in the large Supreme Court room at the County Court House. Yesterday Magistrate A. G. Groom held a quiet meeting with city and county fathers to iron out the disturbing question of where toWoodstock Ends Court Site IssueFree Press Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK, April 24 — A clause in the finance committee’s report rescinding the city’s decision to hold the city magistrate's court in the county court house, was ap­proved tonight after brief discus­sion.Rescinding the previous resolu­tion was recommended at last । Friday's finance meeting. Tonight the question was reviewed because, Aid. Kenneth Malcolm, chairman of, the finance committee was absent j from the Friday meeting.Aid. D. A, Thomson, in the chair during Mayor Wilson Milburn's absence in the early part of the meeting, asked for Aid. Malcolm's concurrence. Aid. Walter Boys re­ported Magistrate R. G. Groom I definitely informed a meeting last week that he preferred holding city! police court in the city council chambers.Study IssueAid. Boys said that he, Mayor Milburn, Warden Robert Rudy and Reeve Arthur Maedel had discussed the question with Magistrate Groom.“We find there is no use pursu­ing the question further," Aid. Boys stated, and strongly advocate, for the present time, that the magis-1 trate use the city council chamber.Aid. Thomson stated “to be per­fectly frank we have no choice.”The city had desired to use the county court house each Wednes­day for city police court. The coun- ! ty council opposed the move. hold city court.County police court is held every Wednesday in the County Council chambers.Meeting HeldIn seclusion, Magistrate Groom met with Warden Robert Rudy, Tavistock Reeve Arthur Maedel, Norwich, Mayor Wilson Milburn and Aid. Walter Boys, of Wood- stock.Today Magistrate Groom said everyone was “most co-operative” at the meeting. His worship in­formed the meeting that for the’ time being he preferred to hold the county court in the County' Council chambers and the city court in the City Council chambers.Hope to ContinueThe suggestion was agreed to and^ accordingly court was held in the City Council chambers today. "I am hopeful that both sides will continue to agree to this arrange­ment,” Magistrate Groom noted. .For some time now County Coun­cil and City Council have been at loggerheads over where the city court should be held. The city, hav­ing no court room at present, feel they should have use of the court house.Fee AskedThe County Council at its last session felt the city should not use their council chambers and sug­gested that if they used the large court room a rental fee for extra maintenance and heating of $600 should be paid.. City Council, at i^s last finance session, agreed that the city coun­cil chambers could no longer be used and deferred action on the rental aspect.Move to Unheated RoomTopcoat Keeps Lawyer Warm As Woodstock Court MeetsACCOMMODATION FOR COURT DISCUSSED AT GATHERINGFree, Frews Woods tock BureauWOODSTOCK, April 12—The wheels of justice were brought to a temporary halt here today when Magistrate R. G. Groom found himself denied the uae of the City Council chamber for regularpolice court.Use of the council chamber for court sessions was refused by decision of council made on Monday,Court finally got off to a chilly start in an unheated upstairs courtroom at County Courthouse. Lawyer W. A. Calder wore hl* topcoat throughout most of the proceed J nge. "Ill take it off as soon as I get warmed up,” he said.Magistrate Groom jokingly apologized for the cold reception court viators were getting.An informal discussion between Mayor Wilson Milburn, Warden Robert Rudy and Magistrate Groom is expected to clear up the uncertainty of court accom- modation.The indefinite battle that for one week denied the use of the council chamber in the city hail as a police court, end­ed after an informal talk Ulis week.Magistrate R. G. Groom yes­terday said that at a meeting he suggested that city police court be held |n Ilie city coun­cil chamber snd county police court stay at its okl stand In the county council chamber in the courthouse.Mr. Groom met with Mayor Wilson Milburn and Aid. WaL ter Roy"; of Woodstock, and Warden Robert Rikty and A. Maedel, reeve of Norwich; who represented the county.“Everyone was co-opera­tive,-' the magistrate told the Sentinel-Review, "and I in­formed the group that tor the time being l preferred to hold , county magistrate’s court in the county council room and city magtstraieCs court in the city council chamber. The sug- S^/lon was agreed on.”“I hope that both council* I will agree on the present ar­rangement.” City Council Okays Court After DebateDrop ResolutionIlie still contentious question of holding city police courts in the council chambers of city hall catae up for further discussion at last night's session of city coun­cil. It was finally decided tq res­cind the resolution barring the holding of city police court in the city’s council chambers.The matter arose after the reading of the finance commit­tee's report by Aiderman Ken­neth Malcolm, chairman of the committee.Aiderman Donald Thomson, acting mayor in the temporary absence of Mayor Wilson Milburn, asked Mr. Malcolm whether he, as chairman of the finance com­mittee, was in agreement with the various recommendations in the report, since he had not been present when these recommenda­tions had been decided upon last Friday.Mr. Malcolm replied that he wished further particulars about clause sixteen of the report, which stated that the finance committee recommended that the resolution passed by council on April 10 regarding the holding of city police courts be rescinded.This resolution of April 10 stat­ed that the county magistrate be advised that the council chamber in the city hall would not be available for the holding of city police courts.Mr. Thomson said that the matter was thoroughly discussed and that the result was "disheart­ening" to him personally."Was there any particular rea­son for this action?" queried Mr. Malcolm.Aiderman Walter Boys replied that a committee composed of himself and Mayor Milburn had brought in a report of their find­ings on the matter to the finance committee. He outlined the meet­ing, which took place Wednesday, with representatives of the city,! Magistrate R. G. Groom, Warden Robert Rudy and Arthur Maedel,! chairman of the property commit­tee of county council present."Magistrate Groom had made his decision on the matter,” Mr. Boys continued. “He asked that the council chambers be used as in the past."“Mayor Milburn’and I went in­to the question deeply and found no use in pursuing the matter further." It was Mr. Boys’ own । opinion that it would "come to no good to have anything further to do with the matter.”In view of these facts, Mr. Boys stated “I strongly advocate, for the present time, that the mag­istrate use the council chambers,” for the holding of city police courts.Aiderman Thomson then asked Mr. Malcolm whether he abided by clause sixteen of the report. He added that “to be perfectly frank, we have no choice.”Mr. Malcolm concurred and the report was approved by council as a whole.Change On CityMembers of the finance com­mittee decided after some discus­sion last night to recommend to city council that the resolution regarding the holding of city po­lice court; In the council chambers of the city hall, passed on April 10, be rescinded.This resolution of April 10 stated that the county magistrate lie advised that, the council cham­ber would not be available for the holding of city police courts.Magistrate R, G. Groom had suggested to representatives of city and county councils Wednes­day that the city police court be held in the city council chamber and the county police court stay at its old stand in the county council chamber in the courthouse.MEETING TO DISCUSS ACT COVERING HOMES FOR AGEDThe new Homes for the Aged Act, which has caused a great deal of controversy throughout Ontario, will be discussed at a meeting between the county home boards of six counties and re­presentatives of the Department of Public Welfare, county clerk and treasurer Len Coles announced today.Scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, the special meeting will be held in the council chambers of the county court house here.Present to explain the new Act, which embodies changes in regulations and forms, will be W. B. Heise, deputy minister of the Department of Public Welfare and E. L. Ludlow, departmental superintendent.In addition to the Oxford county home board, the boards of management, managers, matrons, physicians and secretaries of the county homes in Huron, Perth, Middlesex, Elgin and Norfolk have been invited to attend.Ruling CourtThis suggestion was agreed on.The committee also recommend­ed that the county council be ad­vised that, the city has made no provision for extra expenditure on the county buildings for 1950 and request that the county coun­cil submit estimates of costs of major repairs before the city estimates are struck in 1931,City council received at their last meeting April 10, a letter from county clerk and treasurer Len Coles advising council that the county council had granted $2,000 towards repairs to the tower on the southwest corner of the county court building. The letter stated that by an agreement, with the county, the city is re­sponsible for part of the cost of any such repairs.Hospital Deficit j $8,969.06The Tillsonburg Soldiers Mem-1 orial Hospital operated at a deficit of $8,969.06 during the year 1949, it was disclosed at the annual* meeting of the hospital board on Thursday evening.The deficit, it was announced, was caused by an increase from $6.26 to $7.05, per aptient day, and to a great extent by indigent patient day increases. Blame was also attached to a slight decrease in private, semi-private and public ward patient days.The total maintenance revenue for the year ending, December 31, 1949, amounted to $65,187,88| and was made up as follows: Paying patients, adult, private, semi-private and public ward, $46,- 154; nursery, private, semi-private and public ward, $3,770.25; muni­cipalities, adult, public ward, $6,- 34'4.25; nursery, public ward, $22.20; workmen’s compensation board, private, semi ?£>rivate and public wards, $1,071.50. The pro­vincial grant was $7,822.68.Special services, including op­erating rooms, delivery room, laboratory, dispensary, dressings, telephone recharged, special duty nurses' board, miscellaneous and out patients, $89,642.04. Loss from reduced rates of employee hos­pitalization amounted to $154, making a net operating revenue of $89,487,99.Expenditures, made up of salar­ies and wages, administrative ex­pense, dietary service, housing.' power plant, laundry, bedding and linen, dispensary, medical surgical and sterile supplies, cos/ of laboratory procedures by out. side agencies, and other expenses totaled $98,457.05.The net operating deficit amount­ed to $8,969.06. the non-operating revenue amounted to $6,384,66, making a ne’ deficit to current account surplus of $2,584.40.County Public Schools Immunization ProgramResults of the u innoculation of high school students which were undertaken last fall, will not be known until the end of the cur- * rent school year in June, Dr. O. C. Powers, county medical officer, said today.'At the present time, Dr. Pow­ers noted, the county health unit is engaged in immunization work in the public schools throughout the county. Immunization of stud­ents in the schools of Dereham township will begin when the Easter holidays are over, a week from this coming Monday, Dr. Powers stated.Concerning the chest X-raying of the food handlers in Oxford county, which was approved some time ago, Dr. Powers said that this work had not gotten under way as yet.However, an educational course: for food handlers had been insti­gated, and was being held at the present time in Ingersoll, he said.. This educational program consists! of a lecture on the proper care, handling and storage of food and! includes several films showing the! food handlers how food should be properly handled and dispensed.meetingThe County Home Board wall hold its monthly meeting the eve­ning of Wednesday, May 10 at the county home."I’ve just had a nasty slun k. My wife ran away yesterday and came back today."ROAD COMMITTEEThe semi-monthly meeting of the road committee of county council was held today in the ! county court house. Members oi the committee present were! Warden Robert. Rudy, Reeve Grant Sutherland of East Nis-J souri, Reeve H. P. Dunn of North Oxford and county road superin­tendent J. N. Meathrell.WILL ATTENDIt is expected that Warden Robert Rudy and county clerk and treasurer Len Coles will at­tend the school on general admin­istration. which will be conducted by the Department of Municipal Affairs m Kitchener on May 16. yKi < ।y,xU^mc^'AL SCHOOL UN ASSESSMENT— Iwcnty-five municipal officials attended the munic?pal school on assessment conducted by the Department of Municipal Affairs at the county court house Thursday. Reeves, clerks and assessors from three counties were present for the morning and afternoon lectures on the more difficult aspects and problems of assessment. There were eighteen municipal officials from Oxford county, s x from Brant and one from Middlesex at the school. Shown above are six officials who participated in the as­sessment discussions. From left to right they are T. R. Maxwell, county assessor, Brant; Bates E. Manzer, ’as­sessor for Embro; Fred H. Cade, of Toronto, assessment advisor, Department of Municipal Affairs; T. R. Hunter, of Toronto, department assessment advisor; Robert Rudy, Tavistock, warden of Oxford county; and H E. Buchanan, city assessor and collector, Woodstock.—(Staff Photo).Ingersoll Now Officially Wet, Judge Hands Down DecisionTOWN COUNCIL BOWLING TEAM—Although main­ly concerned with the heavy responsibilities entailed in running the town's administration, city officals have organized a bowling team which is always proficient in racking up high scores on the bowling lanes. Pictured above from left to right in the front row are Archie Anderson, deputy reeve; Charles Honsberger and Reg Kennedy. In the back row, from left to right, arc Law ­rence Smith; Lon Waller, town clerk; Mayor Ken Ander­son; Burt Neale, tax collector and 1'elief officer; and Owen Thatcher. — (Photo by Pettiter). g OXFORD COUNTYS' PROSPEROUS AND PROGRESSIVE, K - ■ . if ■ : / f'g %^^2- ■ I .^Hf I ■ .............", 'TV . ■ ■■ '•- i ’ -• • . ..: 'County Councillors1950Rich crops, fine livestock and modern well-kept buildings give Oxford farms a look of unequal­led prosperity, the result of a pride of owner­ship since the early settlers. Oxford County's productivity, location and sound government offer farming with a future to anyone prepared to carry on the high traditions.Blandford ...........................Oscar SippelBlenheimRoland B. Fry; Ci D. Suter, D.R. DerehamH. A. Little; Harley R. McBeth, D.R. East NissouriJ. Grant Sutherland; J. K. Mcl.eod, D.R.Norwich . Embro .. TavistockNorth Norwich .. South Norwich .East Oxford ....North Oxford ... West Oxford .... East ZorraFred S. KillingWilfred L. Bishop ..Clarence Stover ... George Wright •Herbert P. Dunn .. .Thomas FellowRoger L. Hawkins;W. A. Anderson, D.R. ............Arthur P. Maedel ..............Robert H. Clark .. Robert Rudy (Warden)William McDonald, D.R.West Zorra........................Alster ClarkeTillsonburgTHE BANNER COUNTY OF CANADA - WITH DIVERSIFIED FARMINGAT IT'S BEST!an outstandingMatch and plans are being made to make this event.The Oxford County and Ingersoll Health U Tit is continuing to serve the residents of Oxford in a very satisfactory' manner?^ "" Wishing everyone a successful year in 1950Your obedient servant, R RUDY, Warden, County of Oxford.To the Citizens of Oxford Couhty:Ladles and Gentlemen:In the Agricultural Edition I wish to express the good wishes of the County Council to the people of Oxford C»unty and bring a few interesting items to your attention.The Committee on Soil Conservation and Reforestation are continuing their plan of planting trees on County Tracts. Late last year additional acreage was purchased in the Townships of North Oxford and Dereham and we, also, have reforestation plots In Blandford, Blenheim, West Zorra, East Nissouri, East Oxford and North Norwich, for a total of approximately 850 acres. The County is entering into a fifty year agreement pith the Depart­ment of Lands and Foreses to provide for the [proper* planting and maintenance of our County Forests.The Oxford County Library Co-operative ha, just completed its first year of operation and we feel very proi. <1 of its accom­plishments. We are now in the process of extending the service to schools and expect to start delivery of books I n September.Oxford will be hosts to the 1951 Internal ionai PloughingPurebred Holstein and Jersey CattlePurebred Yorkshire SwineBeef CattleHorsesDairy ProductsBoost Oxford County and Oxford County Produce.• Poultry and Eggs9 Grains and Root Crops• Fruits and Vegetables• Tobacco9 Maple SyrupInternational Plowing Match — Oxford County 1951 Extensive Organization Feature of Health UnitCITY COUNCIL RECEIVES HEALTH UNIT AGREEMENTAn important factor in the con­tinued good health of every eitl- xen in Oxford county Is the coun­ty health unit, which carries on its medical services In all munic­ipalities with the exception of Woodstock, which is planning to join.One of the main services given by the health unit is the holding of immunization clinics.In discussine tl work done at these clinics, Dr. O. C. Powers, county M, O. H„ said permanent clinics were held every month in seven of the larger municipalities of the co ty. These include In­gersoll, Tillsonburg, Norwich, Tavistock Embro, Drumbo, and one held in the county court house in Woodstock.Temporary ciinic., noted Dr. Powers, ate held in thirteen oth­er communities for four months in the year.At these clinics, the members of the hea unit are giving im­munization treatments against diphtheria, whooping cough, scar­let fever, tetanus and small pox. There are three ‘;pes of inocul­ations. A combined diphtheria­whooping cough serum; a com­bined diphtheria-tetanus injec­tion; and a triple diphtheria­whooping cough-tetanus serum, all combined in one injection.Schools in the county are cov­ered every year. Dr. Powers poin­Photc r>y Ken Poste Photo by Josephine A. Smith, Windsor.HELEN UBELACKER TO BE JUNE BRIDE—Mr. and Mes. Harry N. Ubelacker have announced the engage- men': of their daughter, Helen Dee Ubelacker, to James All? Sinclair Kneale, son of Mrs. Kneale and the late Mr :w M. Kneale. Chalmers Church will be the scene of wedding on June 17. Miss Ubelacker is with the C County Health Unit and Mr. Kneale is on theS: iff of the United States Plywood Corporation, inted out, with immunization ag- gainst diphtheria, tetanus and small pox. This service is avail­able to every stud t on the writ-; ten consent of the parents.There are over 6,000 students ' in the 106 primary and 11 secon- ' dary schoo.s in the county. So far this year the unit has com­piled a remarkable record of hav­ing immunized 3,732 of these pu­pils.Dr. Powers said the unit tried to visit each school four times during the year, to immunize as many students as they possibly could. To date, the unit has cov­ered evry school in the county at least twice.Another feature of the services rendered by the health unit is the Child Health Conference, which is similar a child health clinic.Except for times when an im­munization clinic is held in con­junction with the conference, no doctor is present. A nurse is oni hand to discuss problems in child care with any mother wishing ad­vice."These conferences are especi­ally valuable to the young moth­er with her first baby," Dr. Pow­ers commented.Child health conferences are held every week in Ingersoll, ev­ery two weeks in Tillsonburg and every month in the other munici­palities throughout the county.CITY COUNCIL APPROVESMembers of city council receiv­ed last, night copies of the proposed agreement between Oxford county and Ingersoll, and the city of Woodstock, concerning the city's entry into the Oxford County and Ingersoll Health Unit.Tile agreement, under consider­ation must be signed by the ward­en and clerk of the county, the mayor and clerk of Ingersoll and the mayor and clerk of Woodstock before it can be implemented.The ’’ighlights of the agreement are as follows: The new Health Unit will be named and designated the Oxford Health Unit and It will be under the management of a Board of Health,A recommendation will be madeTree Planting Off This Year Forester SaysThere will be no tree planting done in Oxford County reforests- tion plots by the school children in the area this year, Bill Thurs­ton of Stratford, zone forester of the Department of Lands and For­ests, said today.Mr. Thurston commented that he did not have sufficient time to make arrangements for the annual tree planting event this year.It has been the custom in past years to take school children from various districts in the county and instruct them how to plant young trees in a county reforestation lot.The event has been conducted as a competition, with the school ob­taining the best results from their planting being awarded a cash prize.In the past the schools, working, in teams, planted half an acre of land with various types of trees, cedar, red and white pine, etc., de­pending on the type of soil in the plot where they were working.Different sections in the county were chosen each year for this event and it was supposed that this year it would possibly be held in North Oxford. How’ever, Mr. Thurston stated that the tree planting expedition was off for 1950. \ : to I he Provincial Department ol Health that the board be composed of six members, three to be ap­pointed Annually by the county council, one ap?>ointe4 annually by Ingersoll town council, one ap­pointed by Woodstock city council and one to bo appointed by the provincial government.The expenses df the Health Unit will be contributed by the three municipalities on the basis of pop­ulation. For the purpose of de­termining what each municipality will contribute, the population will be that, shown by the returns made by municipal officials during the year preceding that in which the cintribution. or levy, 1st made.The per capita levy will be at the rate of 1.15 per capita, until de­termined otherwise by the muni­cipal councils of the corporations parties to the agreement, to be contributed by each of the partici­pating municipalities.Each municipality will contri­bute its share of the expenses to the treasurer of the Health Unit quarterly in advance during the currency of the agreement, which shall continue in force for as long as the Ontario Department of Health contributes its share to the three municipalities.It is understood that the de­partment has agreed to reimburse the county 50 per cent, of its con­tribution, Ingersoll 50 per cent, and Woodstock 33 1/3 per cent, towards the xepenses of the Health Unit.This agreement will remain in force for a term of at least three I years from the date it becomes effective, provided that after the xepiration of thrge years any party may terminate the agreement up­on 12 months’ notice tn writing to the other parties and to the De­puty . Minister of Health for On­tario.On the setting up of the Health Unit the assets of the Unit will consist of the assets on hand in the present Oxford County and Ingersoll Health Unit as of June 30, 1950, including the balance of cash on hand, office furniture and other equipment and such addi­tional assets, furniture or equip­ment as will be required for the operation of the proposed new Health Unit. The city shall con­tribute its share to the total value of such assets in proportion to population.In the event of the dissolution of the board, any party withdraw­ing from the Health Unit will be entitled to be paid its proportion of the assets of the Health Unit.The proposed agreement if ap­proved by the three municipalities concerned will take effect and be­come operative from July 1. 1950.Fifty Bounties Paid for Foxes Two-War VeteraFigures released today by county clerk and treasurer Len Coles in­dicate that fox hunters in West Zorra are getting down to work and intently searching the town­ship for traces of the sly animal.Out of a total number of 50 fox bohnties paid by the codnly in April, 20 went into the coffers of: West Zorra fox hunters.Last year in the same period 52 bounties were paid. The cumula­tive total for the first four months of 1950 shows that 112 bounties have been approved for' payment this year. This is 62 behind the 174 paid in 1949 during the same pe­riod.The April total by townships Is As follows: West Zorra, twenty; East . issouri, ten; West Oxford, eight; East Zorra, five; North Ox­ford, three; Dereham, three; East Oxford, one.MOVE INTO HEALTH UNITWoodstock’s entry into the Ox­ford County and Ingersoll Health Unit was approved by city coun­cil at last night’s meeting of the finance committee.Council members considered the proposed agreement, drawn up to provide for the city’s joining the unit, and pronounced it satisfac­tory. A motion was passed rec­ommending that the city enter the agreement and the necessary steps be taken to bring Wood- stock into the unit.EQUALIZATIONThe equalization committee of county council held a regular meeting in the county court house today. All members were present, those in attendance including Warden Robert Rudy: Herbert P.' Dunn, reeve of North Oxford: J. K. McLeod, deputy reeve nf East Nissouri; Clarence Stover, reeve of South Norwich: C. D. Sutor. deputy reeve of Blenheim town­ship; and W A. Anderson, deputy reevft of Tillsonburg. J,HEALTH AGREEMENTCity council last night author­ized the mayor and city clerk to sign an agreement between the county of Oxford, the town of In­gersoll and the city of Woodstock to join the Oxford Health Unit.Addition of Two NursesTo Complete Unit StaffThe addition of two nurses to । move towards obtaining the two the staff nf the Oxford County nurses necessary for the city, if It and Ingersoll health unit, to bring enters the unit.'the unit up to strength, was au- i It was pointed out that these thorized by members of the unit nurses should be obtained as soon at a meeting held last night. i as possible, owing to the fact thatThe selection of these nurses , the graduation date lor nursing was left to Dr. O. C- Powers, j schools is generally around the county and Miss Margaret 'fifteenth of June.Grieve, supervisor of nurses. i However, members of the boardAs Woodstock has, as yet. made said they could take no action no decision on joining the health until the city officially approves unit, the board could make no'its entry info the health unit.INSPECTING ROADSMembers of the road commit­tee of county council are com­pleting tfieir inspection of county road conditions today. Surveying the roads with J. N. Meathrell, county road superintendent, are Warden Robert Rudy, Grant Su­therland. reeve of East Nissouri. and Herbert Dunn, reeve of North Oxford, —CPTWO FIRES last week at Rimouski and Cabano, Que., caused $30 million dam­age and left 3,000 homeless. Maj.-Gen. R.O.G. Morton, General Officer Com­manding Quebec (inset), and brother of Winnipeg flood director, was in charge of relief for the fire victims. Rimouski Cathedral (shown at top) was saved.A SEA of muddy water gushed over dikes in the Riverview section of Winnipeg and surrounded the Municipal hospitals. Brig. R. E. A. Morton, General Officer Commanding the Prairie Command (inset), is directing flood control and relief, jApproval Bylaws Required On Health Unit Says LeeWARDEN URGES SUPPORT OF F OD RELIEF FUNDWarden Robert Rudy gave his endorsation today to tWe combined fund to aid flood victims in Man-i itoba and victims of the recent fire disasters in Rimouski and Ca­bano, Que.Warden Rudy asked citizens in Oxford county to support this “worthy project" with their con­tributions.Where there is an office for re­ceiving donations in their own community the warden asked that contributions be sent to the lo­cal organization.SPECIAL MEETINGCounty council will hold a special meeting in the council chamber of the county court house on Tuesday, June 20, coun­ty clerk and treasurer Len Coles announced today.REPRESENTATIVEAid. A. V. Downing was unan­imously elected as the city’s re­presentative to the Oxford Heal­th Unit by members of city coun­cil at last night’s meeting of the finance committee.The Woodstock Board of Health will receive no official notice from the city council regarding the board’s cessation of activities at the end of June until the councils of Oxford County and Ingersoll pass by-laws approving Wood­stock’s inclusion in the Oxford Health Unit, city clerk A. B. Lee said today.Although there was little like­lihood of the by-laws not being ap­proved, Mr. Lee was of the opinion that the formal procedure should be carried out before he could of­ficially notify the hoard that it would cease to function.Board members had registered some concern over the fact that they had received no official not­ification from the city, although it had been announced in the press that council had signed an agree­ment with the county.As far as the county is concern­ed, the agreement has been sign­ed and no further notification from the city is necessary, county clerk and treasurer Len Coles commented.Regarding formal approval of the city's entry into the health unit, Mr. Coles said Ingersoll ex­pected to pass their by-law at the June 19 meeting. County council is expected to approve a similar by-law during the June session which starts June 20.DEATH PLANE—Bob Laur and Dalton Murr, two eighteen-year-old Tillsonburg youths were instantly killed when their Tiger Moth plane crashed on the farm of Wray Prouse, on the 6th concession of Dereham township, shortly after 5 o’clock on Thursday afternoon.The accident happened about one mile north of the Tillsonburg airport, shortly after the young men had taken off. The picture shows the remains of the plane.—(Staff Photo)Two Tillsonburg Youths Killed Light Plane Plunges To Earth Shortly After Smooth Take - Off Ross Tuck is Appointed Oxford Deeds RegistrarGrass Silage Day Date Set For June 21 as Rain FallsEffective today, Ross V. Tpck is registrar of deeds for Oxford coun-1 ty. The appointment was an­nounced Thursday by Attorney- j General Dana Porter and will be gazetted in the near future.As yet, there has been no an­nouncement as to who will succeed him as deputy registrar but an ap­pointment to this office is expect­ed to be made shortly.Mr. Tuck succeeds W. L. Mrc- Whinnie in office. He has served in the Registry’ office since his ap­pointment in October 1936 as dep­uty registrar.Mr. MaeWhinnie served 40 years in the Registrar’s office. 28 as registrar. He retired at the end of May because of ill health.A native of London, Mr. Tuck is a former public school teacher and principal and has lived in Woodstock for 15 years. He came here from Embro, is married and has a son, Bruce, attending the Woodstock Collegiate Institute.He has been a member of the Board of Education for several years and is a past chairman. At present he is chairman of the building committee, in charge of the construction of the new pub­lic school and additions to other schools.An active member of the Mason­ic Order, he is a member and past master of King Solomon’s Lodge and a past district secretary. He is also a captain in the Oxford Rifles and a member of New St. Paul's Anglican Church,No Blenheim School Area Until School Site SettledAROLD A. BISHOPTHE FORMALITY OF A COUNTY COURT was inspected by Collegiate students Tuesday. Deputy Sheriff John Martin welcomes Florence Batford, Joan Barnard Shirley Odell and Annie Laurie Hilderley of Woodstock to attend the general sessions of county court. The girls were part of a group of 140 students who sat in on the courtroom proceedings. —(Staff Photo)ROSS V. .TUCKHarold Bishop of Passes SuddenlyDECREE GRANTEDIn the last action to come be­fore the spring sessions of Sup­reme Court here Wednesday Win­ston Nichols was granted a de­cree nisi by Justice J. M. King in his suit for divorce from Jean Marie Nichols. Both plaintiff and defendant, are of North Oxford Township. Co-defendant was Do­uglas Robert Henderson, Toron­to.The banner county of Oxford will have realized mother "firstin Canada." whenJune 21 arrives.Wednesday,Then Canada'sfirst grass silage day is scheduled io be held on the farm of (Jeorge de Montmorency just north ofmanager of Leitchcrofi Farms.in uiLu " - I Gormley; Stuart Kitchen, R R. 4.h , l9rhlgh^'- T, woodsloek. and Fred Coho- nF Plans to hold Grass Silage Day , Burcessvllle earlier were thwarted hy the dearth of rain over the past two weeks. But with the heavy rainfall of the past two days officials ofthe meet agreed today to set the date when they expect grass will be mature enough for their pur­poses.r .I j 1 monstrations of the harvesting df riJ-X u 1M 1 day'1?ng shage and examples of unloadingmeeting will he a panel discussion I anri onsWinc oneratinnu *to begin at 1.30 p.m. Frank Ellis! th.of Woodstock will be panel chair-. Montmorency ferm principally around ffthLTJ ^iVf i WUI bc made Up of demonstrations around the problems of growing I of machinery used in handling dl- and processing better grass silage. | a2P At 10 a m a irar , >•' ^Or Members of the psnol will include is8D|a„„2 ,oss.h„. ^,,cho!PUBLIC NOTICEAt the call of WARDEN ROBERT RUDY a special meet­ing of the County Council of the County of Oxford will be held in theCOUNCIL CHAMBER IN THE COURT HOUSE, WOODSTOCK, onTUESDAY, JUNE 20th, 1950, at the hour of ten o’clock am., for general business.Dr. Mclnlosh of the Ontario vet-1 erlnary College;. Profe^M>r George Ralthby, lecturer on animal hus-l handry at the Ontario Agricul­tural College; Joseph Lanlhier.I , At 2 p,m.r "Grass Silage of the I Future" will be the topic of an address to he given by Dr. P. O. Ripley; fjeld husbandman of the Central Experimental Farm, Ot­tawa. Later in rhe afternoon Grass Silage Day will show.de-' is planned together with a lining demonstration and display of a moisture tesfifig device. All ma­chincry will be on display during :he morning on Grass Silage Day's Machinery Row.All , claims and accounts against'the county must be filed with the County Clerk before the first day of the session.L. K. COLES,County Clerk. County Clerk’s Office, Woodstock.Oxford Foxes Depleted, May Bounties HighFoxes throughout Oxford coun­ty should know by now that May is a favored fox bounty month, a 31-day period when hunters of this sly animal stalk the underbrush and fields in an effort to search him out.However, judging by bounty figures releaased this morning by County Clerk and Treasurer Len Coles, the word seems to have been slow in reaching a great many members of the fox family.During May fox hunters in nine of the county's 11 townships col­lected a total of 126 bounties, only two less than last year's high fig­ure.The fox was the subject of a concentrated campaign particular­ly in the Zorras. where 54 boun- ties were collected; 29 in West Zorra and 25 in East Zorra.'Io date, Mr. Coles has made payment on 238 fox bounties. This is 64 less than the cumulative to­tal of 302 recorded in 1949 during the same period.A breakdown of May's 126 fox bounties follows:West Zorra. 29; East Zorra, 25; Blandford, 20; Dereham, 19; Bien- hetrn, 12; East Nissouri, 10; West Oxford.- eight; North Norwich, two. and North Oxfoi’d. one. EQUALIZED ASSESSMENT COUNTY BYLAW PASSEDCOUNTY COUNCIL OPENS FOUR-DRY JUNE SESSIONThe equalized assessment of ra­teable property for the lour towns and 11 townships of the county was set at $30,871,659 in a bylaw passed by county council last nightThis represents an increase of $1,183,959 over last year, the equ­alized assessment being raised $420,000 and the 100 per cent bu­siness and fixed assessment $763,- 959. ’A report of the standing com­mittee on equalization, approved in its entirety by council, pointed out that this year the committee was faced with the necessity of raising the equalized assessment at least by $420,000 owing to in­creased local assessments.They recommended, and council concurred, that each municipality accept the increase as outlined below.Blandford, $74,000; Blenheim, $ 25,000; Dereham, $18,000; East Nissouri, $11,000; North Norwich, $12,000; South Norwich, $16,000; East Oxford, $50,000; North Ox­ford, $16,000, West Oxford, $35,- 000; East Zorra, $49,000; West Zorra, $15,000; Tillsonburg, $40,- 000; Embro. $14,000; Norwich, $35,000; and Tavistock, $10,000.With the addition of these in­creases, plus 100 per cent business !and fixed assessment, the equ­alized assessment of rateable pro­perty for 1950 as set out in the bylaw will be as follows:Blandford, $1,430,685; Blenheim, $3,593,575; Dereham, $3,986,210; East Nissouri, $2,732,500; NorthCOMMITTEES MEET 1 tend the township's centennialOn the adjournment .of this celebrations to be held at Bur- moming's session of county coun-! ford on July 19.cil, three committee meetingswere called. Included were roads, finance and property.OPPOSE REGULATIONRegarding a recent suggestion that the federal government re-! gulate highway transportation,1 the Ontario Motor League ad­vised county council that it was'the League's opinion that the en-1 try of the federal government I into the sphere of highway regu- ....r - .- (Bllation would be ‘detrimental, to' following organizations: Ingersoll,the best interests of our citizens.” { North and West Oxford Agricul- The League placed itself on re-cord as being "unalterably oppos­ed to any measurqxif highway re­gulation by the federal govern­ment.” The O.M.L. will request highways Minister Doucett that: the Ontario government oppose "with all the resources at itscommand ” any regulation highway transportation by eral authorities.of fed-INVITATIONBurford township council ex-tended an invitation to members of Oxford County council to at-ADJOURNEDCounty council did not meet to­day as the June session was ad­journed until Monday to permit members to attend a special meet­ing of the Thames Valley Author­ity being held in Hamilton. Those council members expected to at­tend include Warden Robert Ru­dy, Herbert Dunn, reeve of North Oxford; H. A. Little, reeve of Dereham; R. H. Clark, reeye of Embro; Alister Clarke, reeve of West Zorra; and Oscar Sippel, reeve of Blandford.COMMITTEES MEETOn the adjournment of county council this morning, four com­mit tees held meetings. These in­cluded education, roads, finance and property.• Norwich, $2,030,150; South Nor- i wich. $1,663,285; East Oxford, $2,- 039,800; North Oxford, $1,328,750. West Oxford. $1.(571,250; East Zorra, $3,575,631; West Zorra, $2,934,900; Tillsonburg, $2.341,183;; Embro, $258,215; Norwich $704,- 875; and Tavistock, $580,650.Increases In the 100 per cent, business and fix d assessment for the county’s fifteen municipalities totalled $763,959, and these were distributed as follows:Blandford, $7,485; Blenheim, $52,075; Dereham, $19,310; East Nissouri, $28,300; North Norwich,! $33,850; South Norwich, $16,685; East Oxford, $9,000; North Oxford $76,050; West Oxford, $22,350^ East Zorra, $14,731; West Zorra. $5,700; Tilsonburg, $362,583; Em-j bro, $13,715; Norwich, $64,375; and Tavistock, $37,750.The bylaw provides that if any municipalities are dissatisfied with the action of council regarding the assessment equalization, they can appeal the decision in respect of such assessment and council would be willing to have the equ­alization made by the county judge.There was some discussion dur­ing the sesion on the possibility! of having a county assessor to supervise the assessment in allmunicipalities in the county, whose duties would include seeing that the assessment was carried on an equitable basis throughout: the country. No action was taken, however, on this point.ROAD EXPENDITURETlie Department of Highways informed county council that ap­proval had been given for a to­tal expenditure of $298,000 for county roads in 1950 and subsid­ies would be provided on that am­ount.REQUEST GRANTSRequests for grants were for­warded to county council, by the ture Society, the Tilsonburg and District Fair Board and the Woodstock Agriculture Society. IWILDING EXPENSESCounty council was advised in' a letter from city clerk A. B. Lee that the city nas made no provision for extra expenditure on the county building for 1950 and that county council be re-1quested to submit estimatesI costs of major repairs before the) U?1 r°Spit^ Fans’ .WK n<ujw» UUtUlV LUC (city estimates are struck in 1951.FOX PELTS, BOUNTIESBrant County council request­ed the consideration and endor- sation of Oxford County council! in a resolution asking the Depart-i ment. of Lands and Forests to give leadership in establishing a uniform method of marking for pelts and also a uniform payment of fox bounties.ASK ENDORSATION• County w,as asked p^sed by requesting Municipalcouncil’s endorsation regarding a resolution Brant county council the Department of Affairs to give consi- derution to amending the asses­sment act as it applies to the sys­tem of assing for rural school taxation, so that owners of large and small farms would have ap­proximately the same levy on land regardless of acreage. The Depart merit's consideration was also asked in the limiting of land assessable for school tax purpos-l cs to a definite maximum acre­age, plus th efarm buildings.All members of county council were present this morning as the four - day June session got under way in the council chambers of the court house.Warden Robert Rudy welcomed members back for the June ses­sion, commenting that he hoped they were prepared for the hard week’s work which lay ahead.He asked for everyone’s co­operation in carrying on the work of the session, mentioning that the main item of interest on the agenda was the question of equal­ization."We will not be quite as busy as we were in March,” Warden Rudy, said, "but there are a num­ber of outside engagements sched­uled for this week.” Two of these were the attendance of council members at Grass Silage Day and the annual "Ladies Day” for the wives of the council members.Among the more important communications which comprised the morning’s business was a let­ter from Craig McKay, K.C. ad­vising council that a committee had been appointed at the annual meeting of the Oxford County Law Association to bring council’s attention to the urgent need of proceeding with the construction of a new Registry Office.Mr. McKay said this committee thought the urgency of the situ­ation should be brought before the council again, pointing out how "hopelessly inadequate the pres­ent registry office is for present day requirements.”"It is becoming increasingly impossible," the letter continued, "to efficiently or adequately car­ry on the business of the registry office under existing circumstan­ces," and the committee hopedPLAGUE OF DUSTA petition from residents of the west end of gesting that the sideroad be oiled, by county council The petition stated Hickson, sug- west Hickson was received this morning, that residentsin the area were being adversely affected by “a plague of dust.”GRASS SILAGE DAYAn. invitation from the Oxford County Crop Improvement As­sociation to attend Canada's first Grass Silage Day, ‘ scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, was read to j members of county council. It is j expected that a large delegation will be on hand for the event.APPRECIATIONLetters of appreciation for 1950 grants were received by county council this morning from ihe following organizations: Canadian National Institute for the Blind, the Salvation Army, the Oxford Federation of Agriculture andUrges Earlier Grant Payment For HospitalA recommendation by thefi-nance committee that county council pay a capital grant of $60,000 to the Tillsonburg Sol­diers' Memorial Hospital in De­cember caused Roger Hawkins, reeve of Tillsonburg, to request council's consideration of an earl­ier payment of a portion of the total amount.Mr. Hawkins pointed out that the contractor was going ahead with the construction of the hos­pital addition and the hospital board would require some of the money before the proposed time of payment."The hospital ip certainly going to need money before December,Mr. Hawkins said, "The town hasI/that county cw.- JJ "wfl now rar 1 Its way clear to proceed with the • building of a new registry office.'* Two letters were read concern­ing the placing of sings on county and township roads in view of the International Plowing Match, which will be held in the county in 1951.The Oxford County Farm Fo- rum committee advised council that the county’s farm forums were inquiring whether council had taken any steps regarding the placing of road signs and stated that action taken in this matter In 1950 w uld be appreciated.I’lie Women's Institute request­ed that more road signs, with mileage and village names, be placed on couty and township roads.Council was advised that the township coucil of North Oxford had approved a petition of rate­payers in the township, included in the Ingersoll High school area, that the area be trasferred to the Woodstock High school district.The North Oxford coucil also recommended that a more equit­able distribution be made of the West Zorra and West Oxford a- rea to the Ingersoll High school area.A challenge was hurled at the singing prowess of council mem­bers when Waterloo couty coucil declared their intention of chal­lenging all ceunty councils in Ont ario in a bearbershop quartet competition.This contest is scheduled for the annual fall fair in Galt on September 22, with the stipula­tion that competing quartets must be comprised of couty coun­cil members.Arrangement for the probable entry of Oxford council members in this event were placed in the hands of Roland Fry. reeve of Blenheim, who was cited as being one of the most “musically inclin­ed’’ members of council.A motion was passed referring all communications to the proper committees and Warden Rudy ad- jumed the meeting to allow the committees to meet.County Council Singers Train For ChallengeAccompanying the regular bus­iness of the June session, county council is busily engaged in pre­parations which will lead to the acceptance of a challenge hurled recently by Waterloo county coun­cil.Under the capable direction of Roland Fry, reeve of Blenheim, who has been proclaimed chair­man of an unofficial music com­mittee, arrangements are being made for the formation of a bar­ber shop quart it to represent coun­cil at a competition scheduled for the annual fall fair in Galt on Sep­tember 22.Mr. Fry has obtained a book of music 1'or barber shop quartet sing­ing, which also outlines suitable costumes for such a competition, and has asked those members of council aspiring for a place on the quartet to meet for a preliminary rehearsal.General feeling of council is that Waterloo council has east asper­sions on their singing prowess through this challenge. They are united in their determination to appoint a quartet which will make a good showing and illustrate the high singing standard for which many council members are justly renowned. “YOU HAVE HEARD THE SOLUTION... AHE YOU AGREED? — The county council procedure came easily to Mrs. Doris Rudy, wife of Warden Robert Rudy of Tavistock, yesterday when wives of councilmen took over the business of state. On the left is Mrs. George Fewster, North Norwich, wife of the ex-warden, and on the right is Mrs. J. N. Meathrell, Ingersoll, wife of the road superintendent. —(Staff Photo)Annual Ladies1 Day Held At County Council MeetCounty council held its annual “Ladies Day” t’.is morning as the wives of council members turned out to wa«.ch their husbands con­duct the county’s administration and to have an opportunity to do some of the work themselves.Welcoming the feminine guests who were in attendance, Warden Pkobert Rudy said that council was “honored to have the bette. look­ing half of the families present.”The purpose of the event, War­den Rudy said was to better ac­quaint the wives of council mem­bers with the variety of work that council has to complete during their sessions.During the morning session one bylaw wa, passed and several others were given first readings. Reports from the county home were also read.In his report concerning health conditions at the county home, Dr. C. M. Mackay pointed outCounty Council Debates Problem Of EqualizationSessions of county council held Tuesday afternoon and this morn­ing were confined mainly to com­mittee meetings, with the empha­sis on problems of equalization, the most important item of business to be considered at the June meet­ing.First and second readings were "I ven this morning to a bylaw con- irjmng a bylaw passed by the township council of North Oxford in 1949.The bilaw provides for the stop­ping up of an abandoned road be­tween the third and fourth con­cessions on lot fourteen in North Oxford. The land is to be sold and conveyed to the Chemical Lime Company1. *Third and final reading of this bylaw will be given Thursday morning to give the wives of coun­cil members an Insight on the functions of council. They will be present for the annual “Ladies’ Day/’Council did not meet this after­noon, the regular session being ad­journed to allow m<mbc) - to at- icnd Grass Silage Day, hold al the farm of George dvMontmor- oney. that during the winter and spring the incidence of illness among the residents was slight and there was nothing of an epidemic nature.Food was of excellent quality and had been well prepared. The buildings and surroundings at the home have been kept clean and hygienic conditions have been sat­isfactory.He noted that during the first half of the year, five patients from the county home were admit­ted to the Wodstock General Hos­pital for a total of 389 hospital days.Two of the more important by­laws which received their first reading were one providing for the 'equalisation of the county’s as­sessment and one authorizing the warden and clerk to sign an agreement with Woodstock and Ingersoll to form the Oxford Health Unit.FOR FIFTY YEARSIt was learned last night that! the agreement into which the county's reforestation committee will be authorized to enter with the Department of Lands and' forests for development of re­forestation property will last for^ a period of fifty years.CHEAPER LANDA section of 136 acres in North Oxford, which had been designa­ted in a bylaw confirming the purchase of lands in Oxford Coun-! ty for reforestation purposes as being bought for $3,500, was ac-i tually purchased for $1,125 as the buildings on the land were sold for $2,375.REPAIR PROGRAMCounty council's property com­mittee recommended last, night that a repair program on the ex­terior of the county court house, such as pointing walls, flashing and painting, be carried out dur­ing the next few years. The com­mittee suggested ihat this plan be brought to the al tent ion of future property committees of the council. 'HEALTH AGREEMENTFinal reading and approval was given by county council last night 1o a bylaw authorizing the war­den and clerk to execute an ag­reement with Ingersoll and Wood- slock, forming the Oxford Health Unit.High School Area Change Loses by Narrow MarginDefeated in a recorded vote of eleven against and nine in favor, a recommendation included in the report of the education com­mittee of county council was de­leted from the report.It provided for council's endor- sation of a petition received from North Oxford council and the township’s ratepayers that a section of the township be re­moved from the Ingersoli district high school and placed in the Woodstock high school area.The section of North Oxford under consideration is directly adjacent to Woodstock and it was pointed out that it seemed illogical for students living in this area to be included in th® Ingersoll high school area.Council members generally agreed that the present situation was unsatisfactory, not only in North Oxford but in other'sec­tions of the county as well, and a great deal of criticism was di­rected at the present school dis­trict set-up.Those in favor of the recom­mendation wanted to focus the attention of the Department of Education on the school district problem. They pointed out that if such action could direct the Department’s attention to taking some action on the situation, the recommendation could probably be very valuable.Those opposing the action as proposed by the education com­mittee were of the opinion that the set-up should be left as it is or the whole area should be broken up.However, council members agreed that something should be done, with disagreement arising as to the method to be taken.Some members felt that the Ingersoll school board should be forced to pay the tuition fees of students living adjacent to Woodstock and who were attend­HORSE breeders grantThe North Blenheim Horse Breeders’ Association will be gi­ven a grant of $50/This expen-i difure was approved last night when county council passed the report of the agriculture commit­tee advocating such payment. AGRICULTURAL grantA report by the agriculture committee, approved by county council last night, provides that a grant of $200 win be given to all agricultural organizations in the countv.ing Woodstock Collegiate. They noted that the board had been re­quested to take action of this kind last year and had failed to do so.Voting against the recommen­dation were Oscar Sippel, H. A. Little, Grant Sutherland, J. K. McLeod, Clarence Stover, George Wright, Fred Killing. William McDonald, Alster Clarke, Arthur Maedel and Warden Robert Ru­dy.Voting in favor were Herbert Dunn, Wilfred Bishop, Roger Hawkins (two votes}, W. A. An­derson, R. H. Clark, Harley Mc­Beth, Thomas Pellow and Roland Fry.Further action on this question was taken during the evening session when council approved a resolution requesting the Inger­soll district high school board to spare no effort to bring about a harmonious arrangement be­tween the municipalities on the problem and urging the depart­ment of education to lend all possible assistance towards this end.The resolution was tabled in view of the fact that county council in December, 1949, had passed a resolution requesting the Ingersoll board to negotiate and arrange for the payment of tuition fees for pupils more con­veniently located near other schools.It was pointed out that the board had ignored this request and that representatives of all the municipalities connected with the above district had expressed dissatisfaction with the present conditions and had warned that a further deterioration of the sit­uation was imminent.Copiesh of the resolution will be sent to the Ingersoll district high school board and to the de­partment of education.PAVING PREPARATIONCounty council passed a resolu­tion requesting the Department of Hihgways to include on their program for 1951 the preparation of grade on Highway No. 100. Thamesford northerly, with a view to hard surfacing the high­way in the near future. A copy of the resolution will be sent to Hon. George Doucett. minister of highways and to T. R. Dent, M. P.P. for Oxford. Oxford Councilors, Wives Inspect HomeWives of Oxford County councilors joined their husbands for the council's annual ladies day. The entire group inspected the county home during the day's program. Shown above are, left to right, George Fewster, North Norwich, ex-warden, and Mrs. Fewster, Warden Robert Rudy, Tavistock and Mrs. Rudy, and Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Forbes, superintendent and matron of the county home.Authorize Land Purchase For County ReforestationCounty council gave second reading this morning to a bylaw authorizing and confirming the purchase of lands in Oxford County for reforestation purpos­es.Sections of land, ranging from three to 136 acres, have been purchased in eight townships, with the total cost at $16,765 for over 848 acres.Following is a breakdown by townships of acreage and pur­chase prices:Blandford, 50 acres for $425; Blandford, 50 acres for $500; Blenheim, 50 acres for $1,100; Blenheim, 150 acres for $1,400; West Zorra, 113 acres for $1,800; East Nissouri, 78 acres for $2,- 000; East Nissouri, 19 acres for $325; East Nissouri, three acres for $150; East Oxford, 50 acres for $800; North Oxford, 136 acres for $3,500; North Norwich, 7 acres for $265; North Norwich, 75 acres for $2,500; and Dere­ham, 66 acres for $2,000.With the final reading of the bylaw and its approval by the minister of lands and forests, the county’s reforestation committee will be authorized to enter into an agreement with the province of Ontario for the development, protection, care and managementACCOUNTSCounty council passed a bylaw last night approving orders and accounts totalling $99,732.93. Ex­penditures were as follows: roads, $40,985.34; county property, $3,- 946.16; administration of justice, $5,968.43; quarter sessions, $3,- 613.91; municipal government, $2,312.10; school purposes, $99.50; county jail, $471,17; administra­tion of justice payable by the county, $3,768.75; registry office, $879.74; printing and stationery. $137.12; coroners inquests, $7.00; hospital* and charitable institu­tions, $6,222.69; grants, $1,920.00; childrens aid societies, $4,751,52; fox bounties, $419.50; juvenile court, $450.00; interest, $9.21; miscellaneous, $13,785.62; county home, $9,692 17,I of the land set aside for reforest tation.The bylaw will not become op­erative until it is approved by Hon. Harold R. Scott, minister of the Department of Lands and Forests, under the provisions of the Municipal Reforestation Act.At the conclusion of the per­iod covered in the agreement be­tween the county and the prov­ince, which has not yet been set, county council can elect one of three options.The first option enables the county, after the expiration ofj the agreement period, to pay half the cost paid by the government for reforestation and thereafter share equally in the cost and profit of the reforestation areas.Through the second option, the county can asume possession of the entire acreage as outlined in the bylaw if it pays all money spent by the government for main­tenance of the reforestation areas.If council takes this action; the Department of Lands and Forests will give the necessary technical advice regarding the management of these lands.Thirdly, the county can grant and convey the land to the prov­ince, receiving in return the pur­chase price paid originally for the acreage.If the county fails to exercise its option or to notify the min­ister of lands and forests of its in­tention on the expiration of the agreement, the government will choose the count ’s option.County council’s endorsation was requested on a resolution passed by Welland county council, which went on record as opposing any form of reduction in the old age pension.Welland took this action in view of a recent, report that, the govern­ment was considering reductions to old age pensioners. The resolu­tion pointed out that the purchas­ing power of the dollar has de­creased considerably and the pen­sion is barely adequate to cover the present cost of living.On motion, Warden Robert Rudy adjourned council to allow the committees to meet.EQUALIZATIONMembers of county council en­dorsed a resolution received from Brant county requesting the fur­ther equalization of rural and ur­ban assessment for school pur­poses.LIBRARY AIDA recommendation made by the education committee that the public libraries of the county be given the usual grant of $50 each was approved by county council yesterday. It was stated that $20 of the amount would constitute the annual fee of each library- in the Orford County Library Co- Operative.HOSPITAL DEFICITSApproval was given by coun­ty council for the payment of three grants to cover hospital de- fisits incurred in. 1949. Woodstock General Hospital was alloted $8,- 500; Tillsonburg hospital, $2,500; and Ingersoll hospital, $1,000. |Repairs to County Roads Nearly Completed, ReportThe work of repairing county roads after the spring break-up is nearly completed, the roads committee informed county coun­cil last night, stating in their re­port that extensive work was required to put the roads, into condition for the summer.Although the work on patching the hard top roads has not been completed, the report continued, the patching of gravel surfaces has cost the county $16,346 to date.Resurfacing is required on roads 28 and six before the dust layer is applied on them, this work to be Undertaken as soon as the necessary patching is completed.Repairs and resurfacing on road 18, running between Mount Elgin and Norwich, is now being com­pleted and the dust layer will be applied before the end of this month.The patching of hard top roadsWives Occupy Oxford CouncilChairs for DayJ we I'mw Woodcock BureauWOODSTOCK, June 22 The ladles were nt the helm of Oxford’s ship of state today while the county councilors aat back and kt their better halves take over.Some impartial observers un­kindly remarked that perbapa they should let the ladies run things all the time ^Before the women took over county council approved two reports and passed n number of by­laws.Warden Robert Rudy, Tavistock, in the chair, was flanked by Ex­Warden George Fewster, North Norwich and Road Superintendent J. N. Meathrell, Ingersoll. When the ladies assumed command Mrs. Rudy occupied the chair, with Mrs. Fewster and Mrs. Meathrell on either side. Mrs. L. K. Coles, Ing­ersoll, wife of County Cleric L. K. Coles, Ingersoll, occupied the county clerk’s chair.Approve ResolutionThe ladies approved of a num­ber of resolutions calculated to im­prove their lots. The women and guests were welcomed by Warden Rudy and council was thanked by Mrs. Rudy. At a noon dinner R. A. MacDougall, Woodstock barrister, gave a brief address on political and legal reform in Canada."There has been an amazing de­velopment in the city and county," he stated. He observed the devel­opment of the health unit and county buildings in the past 20 years. "We can say there has been a tremendous advance m the na­tion,” he stated. He noted also that we have made progress recently in the legal profession.The speaker was introduced by County Clerk L. K. Coles and thanked by Warden Rudy. Follow­ing the dinner the county council and their wives visited the County Home where they were welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Forbes. Mr. and Mrs. Forbes were thanked on behalf of the county council by Reeve Thomas Pellow, of West Ox­ford.FACT FINDERSWarden Robert Rudy, Grant Sutherland, reeve of East Nissou­ri; Alster Clarke, reeve of West Zorra and Arthur Maedel, reeve of Norwich, were appointed mem­bers of a fact-finding committee by county council last night. They will study council procedure in other counties and will report back to council at the September session.will be finished within the next two weeks and the construction of road 28, from road six to Union­dale. is under way at the present time.The report pointed out that ex­penditures on the county road system to June 15 totalled $106,- 652.41.Members of the committee recommended and council as a whole concurred that the com­munications from the Oxford County Federation of Agricul­ture and the Oxford Couniv In­stitute Conference. regarding the erecting of road signs In the coun­ty. he filed.These organizations were to be advised that county council have the placing of signs on count) roads under consideration and would request their cooperation in observing the signs now elected and those that will be placed for the plowing match in 1951. SnffersfoTl Sentinel ^ebietuFOUR The Wood*tock-lng«rsoll Sentinel-Review, Thunday, June 16, I960HONORED GUESTS—The crowd of guests who toured I their turn to enter the front doors. At the end of the the new hospital Wednesday are seen here waiting for I tour a tea was served for the guests. —(Staff Photo)Bug Hunters Prowl Oxford WoodsTwo forest insect investigators ore probing Oxford County woodlands for insects which con destroy trees. The two men are shown above, A. S. Danard, left, ond A. G. Don­aldson. Both men ore from Ottawa and are employees of the Federal Department of Agriculture.GIVEN CARERobert Alexander Chance of Blandford who appeared before Maglstarte R. G. Groom in city police court one week ago on charges of vagrancy to be reman­ded in custody until the next sitting Wednesday was sent to the County Home yesterday. Magis­tral Groom had remanded the aged man pending examination by a physician aa to his ability to take care of himself. The change of vagrancy was dismissed. "They will take care of you at the home, you arc unable to care for your­self,” the magistrate told him.COUNTY HOME BOARDThe regular monthly meeting of the county home board will be held at the county home on Wed­nesday night, July 5. Usual busi­ness regarding the function and operation of the homo will be considered at that time.BOARD OF’ AUDI!Scheduled for Thursday, July 6, at the county ccurt house is the quarterly meeting of the board of audit. Undo' the chair­manship of Judge Erjc Cross the board will consider the passing of administration of justice ac­counts.EntertainmentAt County HomeThe regular monthly entertain­ment at the county home was held last night. Program for the event was sponsored by the Kinsmen dub with Trev Slater as chair­man.An old time orchestra, consist­ing of Rita Free, Dave Richards, Tom Parks, Harold Somers and Earl Greer, played the many re­quests for numbers made by those in attendance.Particularly enjoyed by resi­dents of the county home were the old favorite songs rendered by a quartet including Silvia Reid, Tom Mayberry. Jim Pellow and Jim Bassett.R. J. Forbes, county home sup­erintendent, expressed his thanks on behalf of the county home resi­dents for the evening's excellent program. A lunch was served by Les McKerral and Jim Bassett, closing out what one spectator termed as one of the most enter­taining programs he had experi­enced in some time.SUBMIT REPORTCounty council’s equalization committee submitted its report, on the equalization of the asses­sment lor eleven townships and lour municipalities, before council this afternoon.EX-WARDENSOut of a total membership of 26, county clerk and treasurer Len Coles expects an attendance of some 20 members at the an­nual meeting of the ex-wardens' association to be held tomorrow afternoon at the county court house. On the agenda is the ap­pointment of new officers, to be followed by a dinner at which the guest speaker will be Dr. O. C. Powers, county M.O.H. New Alexandra Hospital Doors Officially OpenAt -1 p.m. yesterday, Ingersoll, Lawson. Ho congratulated the 'd district entered » new era in ' various hospital organizations onanti district entered a new era inpublic health, when the new Alex­andra Hospital was officially opened.Lieutenant Governor Ray Law- son stepped out of a sleek black limousine to be greeted by Allan Horton, chairman of the hospital building committee. Roy Start, chairman of the hospital trust and Mrs. R. L. Smith, hospital super­intendent. Flanked by two aides- de-camp, and accompanied by Mrs. Lawson, who looked charming in a white summer gown, he ascended to the platform erected for the occasion in front of the hospital steps.The lawn of the hospital was jam-packed with people who had come to see their hospital opened. The school children, who had con­gregated at Victory Memorial School and marched to the music of the Ingersoll Pipe Band and the Y’s Men's Boys’ and Girls' Band, broke into loud cheering as the lieut enant -governor smiled and waved to the crowd.Roy Start welcomed the distin­guished guests on behalf of the Board of Trustees. He reminisced about the board of 40 years ago, at the opening of the old Alexan­dra Hospital. He referred espec­ially to Dr. Rogers, R. B. Hutt, George Sutherland and ex-post­master Sam Gibson. He especially paid tribute to Ada C. Hodges, who for 28 years was superintend­ent.Mr. Start acknowledged dona­tions from various sources, and said that the response had been overwhelming. In particular he mentioned that the Lions Club of Ingersoll had raised $17,000, the county of Oxford had voted $55,- 000. the ratepayers of Ingersoll $245,000, the Ontario Government $65,000 and the Dominion Govern- ] ment $65,000.The Women's Auxiliary was given credit for the furnishing of a large part of the hospital, Mr. Start concluded by express­ing his regret that not all would I be able to go through the build-1 •ing that day, but urged the ones who were unable, to come toOpen House day.Telegrams Start, who just prior to Saturday and Sun-uere read by Mr. had received them the ceremonies. Onewas from Mrs. Elizabeth Duck-affectionately known toroes,many in Ingersoll as "Mrs. Duck” superintendent from 1937 to 1942, who expressed her regrets at not being able to attend and exten­ded congratulations to all con­cerned for their efforts. Also a wire from the Hon. Paul Martin, Federal Minister of Health who sent his congratulations and ex­pressed his regret at not being able to attend.Mayor J. G. Murray extended an official civic welcome to His Majesty's representative, M r.their fine efforts. Robert Rudyof Tavistock,Warden of Oxi'drd County spoke, saying that this new Hospital was important tn Oxford County, too, as well as to the municipal- I ity of Ingersoll.Dr. C. C. Cornish, president of | the medical staff spoke briefly, I full o( humour, congratulating every one concerned Including "the overburdened taxpayer." He said that the staff of the hospital was as happy and proud as a bride in this month of June.Allan Horton, chairman of the building committee said "Four years ago, this hospital was a dream; one year ago it became a nightmare. Today it is a fine Rea­lity" he said. He introduced Gordon Bridgeman, architect, and Mrs. R. L. Smith, superintendent to the assembled throng. Mr. Horton finished by wishing that his father, who bad been on the board many years ago, were pre­sent.Mrs. P. M. Dewan, president of the Hospital Auxiliary spoke, gra­ciously thanking her members and paying a special tribute to Mrs. Smith and the trust for their fine work.Carl Palmer, immediate past president of the Ingersoll Lions Club thanked all the past presi-i dents who had helped to raise money for the hospital, and he also thanked those connected with the I.H.F.T. R. Dent, M. P. P., extend­ed congratulations on behalf of the provincial government, and Clark Murray M.P. did the same on behalf of the federal govern­ment. Mr. Murray mentioned that this new hospital fitted in and helped in Canada’s National Health program. He expressed the hope that the doors would1 never be closed to anyone in search of health.Rev. Father Fuerth, of Sacred Heart Parish said "citizenship and hospital work go together." He expressed appreciation for the 40 years of good service that the old hospital had given and fin­ished by saying "With the bless­ing of God, may the new be a credit to Ingersoll—as I know it will be.”Rev. John Ward, chairman of the Ingersoll Ministerial Associa­tion offered a prayer of dedica­tion. In the prayer, he asked that strength, wisdom and unfailing love for all be given to all the, staff by the Almighty.Miss Margaret Start then pre­sented Mrs. Lawson with a beau­tiful bouquet of flowers. Smiling graciously upon the girl, Mrs.| Lawson thanked her.The Honorable Ray Lawson, lieuf. Governor of Ontario add­ressed the audience after which the purple ribbon closing the en­trance to the doors was cut byLieut. Governor Lawson with, gold and silver scissors.Led by the official party, the invited guests inspected the new building, Covering It from cellar to roof. Markers had been put up for guidance, and everyone was able to see all of the rooms with­out confusion. Many of the rooms, and in particular the re­ceplionroom were decorated withflowers and baskets of flowers.Not allof the rooms were com-pletely furnished, but, according to Mrs. Dewan, they will be in two weeks time when the firsts patients will be moved in.In one room, a beautiful layet­te was seen that will be given to the first baby born in the new hospital. It was made and donat­ed by members of the St. Paul’s Church W.A.Tea was served by Mrs. Dewan and her Women's Auxiliary in a tastefully - decorated reception room. During this tea-time, many of the guests were introduced to the Lieut. Governor and Mrs. Lawson, whom everyone agreed were friendly and cordial.ENDORSEDA resolution received from WcL bmd County council, opfxwing any reduction In the old age pension by the federal government, was endorsed by county council, at last night's session.FILE OIL REQUESTA recommendation by (he roads committee that a petition from residents In the Hickson district requesting oil for the road west of Hickson be filed and that the county proceed with their road program as planned was approv­ed by county council last night,HEALTH UNITFinal arrangements regarding Woodstock’s inclusion In the Ox­ford Health Unit will be on the agenda of the county board s next meeting scheduled for the county court house on Tuesday, June 20. COUNTY HOME BOARDThe regular meeting of the county home board will be held Wednesday night, June 14, at the county home. Routine business in­volving the operation of the coun­ty home will be discussed.HOSPITAL REQUESTTillsonburg Memorial Hospital requested county council make payment on grants totalling $60,- 000 as authorized under the pro­visions of a bylaw approved some time ago.'Gloomy and Inadequate', Rooms for Brant JudgesRapped By Woman JuristBRANTFORD, June 0 • Presiding at the opening of general sessions of the peace in the Brant County court house this afternoon, a womain jurist Judge Helen Kinnear, of Haldlmand County, criticized the quarters which Brant County supplies for its judge.Judge Kinnear, who is here owing to the illness of Judge D. J. rvwan said the "gloomy and in- -----■--------------- • "adequate ” quarters should he I Her Honor said she found the' renovat* d. privasU washroom fa-' gloominess of the quarters where j eilftiea should be Installed, and 3^^ County “incareorates" Its library facilities the i waj* fortunately dissipated byth* |th0 Rnd friendlinessBrant Bar Ansocifttlon, ' of court house officials. COME TO CANADA'S FIRSTGRASS SILAGE DAYAt George de MONTMORENCY & Son Farm, on No. 19 Highway, one mile north ofWOODSTOCK - WED., JUNE 21. -------1950-------10 a.m.Liming DemonstrationTractor Rodeo —Moisture Testing Device1.30 p.m.PANEL TOPIC: "GRASS SILAGE"Frank Ellis, Chairman, WoodstockDr. McIntosh, Ontario Veterinary CollegeProfessor George Raithby, Animal Husbandry lecturer, O. A. C,Joseph Lanthier, Manager of Leitchcroft Farms, GormleyStuart Kitchen, R.R. 4, WoodstockRed Cohoe, Burgessville— Demonstration ofMachinery Row Display2 p.m.Dr. P. O. Ripley, Dominion Field Husband­man, Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa. ADDRESS: "GRASS-SILAGE OF THE FUTURE."2.30 p.m.DEMONSTRATION OF HARVESTING OF GRASS SILAGE.3.30 p.m.UNLOADING AND ENSILING DEMONSTRATION.Refreshment Booths — Auspices Woodstock North Women's InstituteProgram Commences at 10 a.m. Come and Bring the Family.Sponsored by OXFORD COUNTY CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. No admission charge.FIRST GRASS SILAGE DAY ATTRACTS GREAT CROWDAn estimated crowd of some 7,000 swarmed over the farm of George deMontmorency just north of Woodstock yesterday afternoon, on hand for Canada’s first Grass Silage Day. The thousands in at­tendance heard experts explain proper grass silage methods and saw' demonstrations of the various types of equipment used in silage production.BOARD OF AUDITHolding Its quarterly meeting yesterday in the county court house, the board of audit ap­proved over $5,000 worth of ad­ministration of justice accounts for payment. A parfion of this amount will be paid by the pro­vince and the balance by Wood­stock, Ingersoll and Oxford Coun­ty, county clerk and treasurer Lon Coles said today.FOX BOUNTIESFox hunters in Oxford County collected payment on 16 fox bounties during the month of June, county clerk and treasurer. Len Coles said today. This was four Jess than the twenty paid in June of last year. Cumulative totals show that there have been 254 fox bounties paid this year as against 322 in the same per­iod Of 1949. Last month’s dis­tribution of fox bounties is as follows; Dereham, four; East Ni- ssourl four; East Oxford, three; West Zorra. three; East Zorra. one; and North Norwich one.FIRST MEETINGThe first meeting of the Oxford Health Board will be held at the county court house on Tuesday night, July 11, it was announced litis morning by county clerk and treasurer Len Coles. First Grass Silage Day Held In OxfordOver 5 000 Western Ontario farmers attended Canada's first Grass Silage Day, held at DeMontmorency Farm, two miles north of Woodstock, yesterday. Shown here is a crowd of farmers watching a farm demonstration.Oxford Grass Silage Day Canada's First, SuccessBy Staff ReporterWOODSTOCK, June 21 — Can­ada’s first Grass Silage Day was a success. Over 5,000 Oxford County farmer flocked to DeMontmore- ency Farm, two miles north of Woodstock today to learn the advantages of using green, wet­grass silage.Under sunny skies droves of farmers watched monster har­vesters mow neat rows of deep clover. Blowers sucked the wot silage as It was cut and trans­ported it into a wagon. Then a huge suction blower transferred several tons of wet silage from one truck to another in twenty minutes. ’A feature of the day was a tract­or rodeo.In the afternoon at a panel dis­cussion farmers listened to experts from the Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, the Ontario Agri­cultural College, Guelph, and the Ridgetown Experimental Farm ex­plain why grass silage was better than corn or hay.Farmers were told that grass Milage was superior to corn or hay silage because of its higher vitamin A content. It also aids the farmer conserve soil.Dr. P. O. Ripley, Dominion Field Husbandman, Centra I Experi­mental Farm, Ottawa, name to give expert advice on ^rasa silage He said that molssscH was un- ecQnoinlciU and unnecessary in many cases to enrich sllagr. The purpose of his trip, he said, was to save the farmer money.Grass Silage Day was not the successor of "Grassland Day", which was held in former years later in July. On .Grasslands Day the spotlight was on hay; today it was on wet grass.D. H. Hart, chairman of the pro­gram. said he was "very well pleased” with the event. He mir­rored the opinion of other officials who were surprised at the atten­tion farmers lavished on the pro­gram.Western Ontario farmers were officially greeted by Robert Rudy. Warden of Oxford County.Officials for the day were: Pro­fessor James Scott, Ontario Agri­cultural College: Dr. P. O. Ripley, F. E. Ellis, Woodstock: Fred Cohoe, Burgessvill; D. H. Hart, Woodstock; Josphy ba nth ler. Gormleyt Dr. R. A McIntosh, Ontario Veterinary College. Guelph; Professor J. C. Steckley, Director, Ridgetown Experimental Farm; and Charles Munro.Hosts to the crowd were George DoMontmorency, his son George, and V. J. Kaufman. ment drew the attention of many spectators as illustrat­ed below. The harvester is picking up newly cut grass along a windrow; while interested farmers get a close view of the crop as it is carried into the wagon behind, by taking a ride on the equipment in operation.(Staff Photos)GRASS SILAGE DAY SCENES — A section of the large crowd, estimated at nearly 7,000, is shown in the top photo as they listened to a panel discussion on grass silage on Wednesday afternoon at Canada’s first Grass Silage Day. A demonstration of forage harvesting equip-Oxford Ex-Wardens' Association Holds MeetingFormed 17 years ago, the Ex-Wardens' Association of Ox­ford County met yesterday at the county court house. Shown above on the court house steps ore: Left to right, front row, W. J. Weir, James Pullin, William McIntosh, Charles Beagley, James Innes; second row, Alvin McKay,J. F. McDonald, Milton Betteridge, H. B. Atkinson, George H. Hollier, L. E, Peterson; third row, Henry Hon- Ion, Alex McCorquodale, Robert Rudy, George Balkwill. George Fewster, J. C. Eichenberg, L. K; Coles, Winston J. Nicholas. TWO The Woodstock-Ingersoll Sentinel-Review, Friday. june 30. 1950EX-WARDENS ELECT OFFICERS—One of the more important items of business on the agenda of the Ex- Wardens’ Association annual meeting held yesterday was the appointment of officers and committees for the coming year. Shown above from left to right are J. N. Meathrell, county road superintendent, reappointed so­cial committee chairman; C. F. Beagley of Embro, exe­cutive committee member; George Fewster of NorthExclusive Organization, Ex-Wardens Hold Session IEx-wardens of Oxford county was the fact that thia office en-gathered together yesterday to re­new old acquaintances and discuss activities of former years at the annual meeting of the county's most exclusive organization, the Ex-wardens Association.Out of a total membership of 26, 18 ex-wardens and the pres­ent head of county council found time to attend the association's business session at the county court.house and the dinner that followed..-Chairman for the. session was retiring president William McIn­tosh of Embro, warden in 1927, who said he was very pleased to see such a large attendance and commented that the main purpose of the annual meetings was to en­able members to keep in touch with each other.Warden Robert Rudy was intro­duced and he pointed out that one of the rewards of the wardenshipGordon Ross, Ex-WardenOf Oxford, Dies SuddenlyProminent resident of East} Zorra and warden of Oxford ( county for the year 1948, Thomas Gordon Ross passed avzay at Woodstock General Hospital early Sunday morning, July 2. following a brief illness. He was in his 49th year.Born in East Zorra, lot 12, con­cession 13, he was a son of Mrs. James Ross and the late James Ross, his father being a former reeve of the township. He was raised on the farm where he spent all of his life.He entered municipal politics in ’ 1938, being elected to the East Zorra council. He was deputy reeve In 1945 and 1946 and was elected reeve for 1947. being re­elected for 1948. In January of that year he was chosen warden of Oxford county, which office he filled capably and efficiently.During his service on the county council, he served for three years on the property committee, of which he was chairman in 1947,He was a member of Innerkip Presbyterian Church and served on the board of managers. He was a member and past master of Oak Branch Masonic Lodge, Innerkip. He was interested in sports and was a past president of the North Oxford Softball League.With his son Jack, he operated a lW-acre dairy farm and had one of I he finest Holstein herds In the district.Keenly Interested In reforesta­tion, he was a member of the exe­cutive of th® Upper Thames Val­ley Conservation Authority,[ abled admission to an organiza- ' tion which takes in only one new member a year. Mr. Rudy invited members to attend any of the ses­sions of the 1950 council and ex- i tended a welcome on behalf of this ! year's body.Following the session's regular ' business, officers for the coming year were elected. Appointed pres­ident was H. Hanlon, warden in 1930; first vice-president. J. F. Mc­Donald, warden in 1933; second vice-president, Arlington Robin­son, who was unable to attend the meeting; and secretary-treasurer,) ' Len Coles, county clerk and treas- 1 urer.I The association's executive com­mittee includes ex-wardens George i Fewster, 1949; Milton Betteridge, 1947; and C. F. Beagley, 1937. J. N. Meathrell, county road super- ; intendent, was appointed social । committee chairman with power to I select committee members.Surviving are his widow, form­erly Gladys Gustin of Innerkip; one son Jack and a daughter. Joyce, both at home: also his mother, Mrs. James Ross, form­erly Frances Cullen, also of East Zorra, and two sisters, Mrs. God- don Smith, Innerkip and Mrs. Freeman Karn, Detroit.The late Mr. Ross is resting at his residence where the funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 4 at 2.30 pm. Interment will be made in Innerkip cemetery. The Masonic service will be conducted at the graveside.Norwich, executive committee member; H. Hanlon of North Oxford, association president; J. F. McDonald, West Zorra, first vice-president; Milton Betteridge, East Nissouri, member of the executive committee; and Len Coles, county clerk and treasurer, secretary-treasurer of the association. Arlington Robinson, chosen second vice-president, was not able to attend the meeting.— (Staff Photo) IEx-Wardens of Oxford Mark 17th AnniversaryFree Press Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK, June 29 — The thinning, graying ranks of one of Ontario's most exclusive clubs met here today at the county court house to observe their 17th anniversary.Exactly 17 years ago the Ex-Wardens’ Association of Oxford County was formed. It is understodn that only Middlesex precededFormer Warden Laid to Rest;Large FuneralOne of the largest funerals seen in Oxford county for many years was that of the late Thomas Gor­don Ross, ex-warden of the coun­ty, whose death occurred sud­denly on Sunday, July 2. The funeral was held from his resi­dence, 14th line, East Zorra, on Tuesday afternoon.Included in the more than 400 people paying their final respects to an esteemed resident and for­mer county official, were mem­bers of the county council, Ex- xVardens Association, East Zorra township council, the present wa­rden, Robert Rudy, Tavistock; Len Coles, county clerk; J. N. Meathrell, county road superin­tendent; Charles Cousins, ex­warden of Middlesex; Dr. Camer­on Wilson, chairman of the Th­ames Valley Authority, London; Leonard Johnson, secretary TV A, London; P. M. Dewan, former Ontario minister of Agriculture, Ingersoll; Clark Murray, M.P. for Oxford, as well as many friends, neighbors and relatives.Rev. J. P. Schissler. pastor of Knox Presbyterian Church, In­nerkip, of which the deceased was a member, conducted the service, paying appropriate tribute to the late Mr. Ross. He was assisted in the sendee by Rev. G. L. JJou- glas of Knox Presbyterian Church, Woodstock.A profusion of beautiful flaral tributes banked the casket, sil­ent tokens of sympathy and es­teem from friends and associates.Casket bearers were Allan Thomson, Roy Pullin, Howard Hallock, John Thornton, Gordon Sim and Tom Currah. Flower bearers were, George West, Clay­ton Scott, Percy Strong, Russell Scott, Gay McIntyre, Cliff Hut­chison, Glover Ross, Gordon Tot- tle, Stanley Loveys, Lloyd Jack- son, Clifford Brooks, Keith Pear­son, Vernon Pullin, Lloyd Hal­lock, Len Pallister, Valentine Carter, Harry Norrlngton, Albert Ross and Fred Killings.Interment was made in Inner­kip cemetery and following the committal service, the Masonic service was conducted, In charge of Rt, Wor. Bro. Dr. H. B. At­kinson, Thamesford, past D.D.G. M. of Wilson Masonic District, with a large number of Masonic brethren tn attendance. them. The association was formed in 1933 when J. F. McDonald, of East Zorra, was warden.Dr. O. C. Powres, M.O.H. of the' Oxford County, Ingersoll and Woodstock Health Unit, was the; guest speaker at a dinner tonight; “What the next 50 years holds for us no one knows. It is possible that science with the atom bomb and the hydrogen bomb may ex­terminate the human race and yet the next 50 years may be the greatest in human history,” the • speaker declared.Elect OfficersThe following officers were elect­ed: William McIntosh, Embro, past president; Henry Hanlon, North Oxford, president; J. F. McDonald, East Zorra, first vice-president; Arlington Robinson, second vice- president; L. K. Coles, secretary­treasurer; Ingersoll executive com­mittee: George Fewster, North Norwich; Charles Beagley, Embro; Milton Betteridge, East Nissouri.The guest speaker was intro­duced by Ex-Warden Alex Mc- Corquodale, East Nissouri, and thanked by Ex-Warden Gecrge Fewster, North Norwich. Ex­Warden Charles Milton introduced the ex-wardens of Norfolk and Elgin, Wilton Honey and James C. Jenkins, respectively. Each spoke briefly.Past President William McIn­tosh. in the chair until the new president took over, welcomed the gathering. He asked the “baby member” Warden Robert Rudy, Tavistock, to speak briefly.Many PresentThe following ex-wardens were present: James Pullin (1916) West Oxford; H. B. Atkinson, (1920) Em­bro: George H. Hollier (1923) Till­sonburg; L. E. Peterson (1924) Blenheim; J. W. InneS (1925) West Oxford; W. J. Weir (1926) East Nissouri; William McIntosh (1927) West Zorra; Henry Hanlon (1930) North Oxford; J. F. McDonald (1983) East Zorra; George Balkwill (1935) Blenheim; C. F. Beagley (1937); Embro; Charles T. Milton (1938) Blenheim; Alvin McKay (1942) West Zorra; J. C. Eichen- berg (1944) Tillsonburg: Alexan­der McCorquodale (1945) East Nia- aouri; J. Winston Nichols <19MJ>>; North Oxford; Milton Betteridge <1947) East Nissourif George Fewster <1949) North Norwich; Robert Rudy (1950) Tavistock. Embro Highland Games Create Colorful SceneThe colorful Highland games long popular In the district, drew a record crowd of almost 12,000 to Embro on Saturday. A few of the 48th Highlander's Regiment are shown as they did a- little practise skirling. They are left to right, Colin Mackay, Bill Baird, Duncan Fleming, Bob Taylor, Jock Clifford and Pete Gordon.The weather was balmy on Saturday for the thousands with spectators shown above sitting along the grassyof people who went to Embro to see the picturesque banks in the warm sunlight.Highland Games there. Both sides of the park were linedHIGHLAND GAMES DRAW HUGE CROWD TO EMBROFulfilling predictions that it would be the best ever held, the annual Highland Games at Embro drew an estimated crowd of well over 12,000 into Matheson Park Saturday.Scotsmen — and many unfor­tunates who weren't came from widely scattered points in both Canada and the United States to form an interested ga­thering of spectators, banked ar­ound the field where pipes skirl­ed, bands marched and tartan skirts swirled from 11 a.m. un­til early evening.PHYSICALSComplete physicals were being given today for pre-school child­ren going to classes for the first time this fall, by Dr. O. C. Pow­ers in the offices of the Oxford Health Unit at the courthouse in Woodstock.nil.Tavistock’s New Fire Truck Expected to Arrive Aug. 15MUSEUM ATTENDANCEAttendance at the Oxford Cou- nty Museum has been very spot­ty recently, Miss Effie Nesbitt, curator of the museum said to­day. Residents of Woodstock seem -to be the worst offenders, with few' city people having at­tended in the last few months.! The greatest part of the atten­dance has come from persons in the county. The tourist trade, which usually makes up a large part of the museum's summer at­tendance, has fallen off to almostDISCUSSES UNITCounty clerk and treasurer L K. Coles is in Toronto today to discuss the new financial set-up of the Oxford Health Unit with Dr. R. G. Struthers, head of the public health administration sec­tion (l)ealfh units) of the Depart­ment of Health.COMMITTEE MEETINGCounty council's property com­mittee is scheduled to hold a re­gular meeting at the county court house tomorrow morning. Those members expected to attend in­clude Reeve Arthur Maedel of Norwich. Reeve R. H. Clark of Embro. Reeve Alster Clarke of West Zorra, Reeve Oscar Sippc) ol Blandford, and Deputy-Reeve William McDonald of East Zor. rn. Paraplegics Share Life in Wheel ChairsTILLSONBURG When Mr. and Mrs. Willis D'Enn returned from their honeymoon Thursday the groom did not carry the bride across the threshold of their new home in traditional style. Both bride and bridegroom were in wheel chairs. Paralyzed from the waist down and destined to wheel­chairs for life, they n.et in a Tor­onto hospital.The romance that ended in their wedding in St. Marys Church here started in the Toronto hospital. Their lovely modern home at the eastern entrance to the town was eredtef by their Great War vet­eran friend and neighbor, Harry Saelens.There is a built-in mrage with a special platform along one side where the couple alight from their wheel chairs into the automobile driven by the groom, which has special mechanical devices for his use. «.Mr. D'Eon is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis D'Eon, of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, has been an em­ployee of the Canadian National Railway for several years. His im- parement followed severe injuries received while working on the railway at Fort William in April 1948.Mrs. Erna D’Eon is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Stanet, of Bayham Post Office, in Elgin County. She was born in Lithu-| ania.She was the former Mrs. Erna Gudavitch. and received perman­ent injuries on November 28, 1948 at her fonner home on the Sth Concession of South Norwich Township about six miles from Tillsonburg.She recalled that terrible Sun­day morning when her husband was murdered by John Malu- levicius, 27-year-old Lithuanian displaced person, who also poured four bullets into her body.Malulevicius was apprehended by Constables Ray Nunn and Cecil Marquette, of the Tillsonburg Po­lice Department and committed suicide by shooting himself through the head.WARDEN AND WINNERS—-Warden of Oxford County Robert Rudy presents the happy winner, Mrs. Mollie Landon, of Ingersoll, with a silver trophy as first prize in the Thamesford Garden Party Beauty Contest held Wednesday night, Edith Spicer, in evening dress, last year's winner, has just presented Mrs. Landon with a bouquet of roses, and the two runners-up, Patricia Priddle, R.R, 4, Ingersoll, second from right, and Patricia Johnson, Centreville, right, look on and wait for their trophies. Hundreds turned out for the Garden Party at Thamesford, of which this beauty contest was the crowning event. — (staff Photo)ROY HUGHES FARMS SUCCESSFULLY BREAKING MANY ACCEPTED RULES FOR AGRICULTUREH. Roy Hughes, R.R. 1, Ostran­der is shown sampling some of his Cornell Fall Wheat grown in a field that has not had manure or commercial fertilizer for over 20 years. Mr. Hughes has had as high as 60 bushels of wheat per acre out of land that had not been fertilized for 15 years and had been cropped every year.Mr. Hughes with his sons, Earl, 17 and Herbert, 31,' work some 650 acres of land in this section. They share crop 150 acres and own the remaining 500. Bush covers 300 acres which they thin out for fuel wood and some lum­ber during the winter, deliver­ing it to Tillsonburg and district.This year the Hughes have 22 acres of Cornell Fall Wheat and 75 acres of Cartier, Alaska and Beaver oats. They grow this grain to sell for seed. They also have 30 acres of mixed grain, barley and Alaska oats and 100 acres of mixed hay, Alfalfa, Timothy, Red Clover and Alsike make up the rest of their crops. The remain­der is being summer-fallowed.All of the grain on the Hughes farm is cut with a binder and as soon as the wheat is threshed the field is one-way disked and work­ed till fall, then spring grain is sown the next year. Mr. Hughes says he would not like to say that his method of farming would work in every district or for ev­ery farmer but he has proven he can grow grains and hay crops without feeding the soil. The only food provided is when the straw stubble or hay stubble is plough­ed under.The field shown in this photo has one low comer into which top soil has run under normal erosion conditions. Mr. Hugheslast year took 250 loads of this low spot covering one acre and sold it to make lawns in Tillson­burg. Wheat in this part of the field is not visibly different than any other part of the field. Con­trary to all agricultural rules Mr. Hughes has made a definite suc­cess of farming.There is no livestock of any kind on the many acres belonging to Mr. Hughes and his sons. The; only weed found on the farms to be at all bothersome is Quack Grass and this has been kept un­der a strict control.Mr. Hughes, who is chairman! of the tree-cutting commission for the county of Oxford, says his ideas are not just new ones for him for he has lived on the same farm for the past 45 years. His position as chairman of this commission is to give farmers ad­vice in cutting their bushland and to authorize the swath cutting of sections of bush on farmlands.“I do not believe in the gov­ernment marketing of farm pro­duce and am certain the farmer would do better on an open mar­ket," said Mr. Hughes, who also advocates higher prices for logs and lumber for the grower.Officers Raid Council PartyOTTAWA, June 23 — (CP) — City morality officers raided the Carleton County offices tonight, broke up an informal party being staged by some council members, and seized a quantity of liquor.The majority of councilors who had attended the party had left when police, armed with a warrant, walked in. But Inspector Ubald Sauve, who was in charge of the raid, took the names of four coun­cil members and County Court­house Caretaker John Storey, former reeve of South March municipality.Others present when police ar­rived were Reeve Victor Major, of Fitzroy, Reeve Howard Craig, of North Gower; Reeve Thomas Kee­nan, and Deputy-Reeve Aubrey Moodie, both of Nepean.It is not known what charges, if any, will be laid. Authorities said the police action followed a "tip'' that council members were staging a drinking party in the courthouse.The Informal get-together of council members broken up by police had followed a late afternoon council meeting.5c -Mi MISS OXFORD COUNTY — Miss Oxford County this year is a Mrs. She is Mrs. Mollie Landon, 194 Victoria street, Ingersoll. She was chosen queen by three im­partial out-of-town judges at the Thamesford Garden Party on Wednesday night. Mollie, who is 21 and has been married six years, was chosen from a group of eight entries, and she is shown above with her prize money, her roses, and her queen’s trophy. Mrs. Landon wins also a trip to Windsor in September to enter the “Miss Western Ontario” pageant to be held there.—(Staff Photo)ROGER L. HAWKINS HEADSNEW HEALTH UNIT BOARDRoger L. Hawkins, reeve of Tillsonburg was chosen as the first chairman of the new Oxford Health Unit Board at the board’s initial meeting held last night. Mr. Hawkins had served in the same capacity for the Oxford County and Ingersoll health unit.Board members approved a motion that the unit take up a five-year lease on quarters in the Tillsonburg Public Library as of August 1.Dr. O. C. Powers, county M.O.H., po inted out the present office in Tillsonburg was "not nearly large enough" comment­ing that when chest X-ray clinics were held many people had to wait on the street.He said that the basement of the public library had been of­fered and the three available rooms would be adequate for the unit’s needs. Heat, light and wa­ter would be supplied and the unit would tak< care of the ne­cessary decorating and caretak­ing.Dr. Powers wanted to change over to the new quarters by the beginning of the school year and said a chest X-ray , clinic was scheduled in Tillsonburg for the second week in August.There was some discussion concerning the possible location of a Woodstock office, which would be used for clinic work and by Dr. L. E. Taylor, who is expected to take over food in-COAL TENDERSTenders wanted for 100 to 120 tons high volatile, firnt grade stoker coal oil rivaled, size to 1", lo be delivered to the County Gaol, Woodstock.Also, tor 30 tons low volatile, first grade stoker coal, oil treated, size l*ii” to to be delivered to Court Uoum-. Woodniock.Tenders to state trade name at coal. Tenders Ui he mailed to County Clerk. Court House, Woodstock, by Tuesday. July 18th, li>50. at JO a.m.spection for the new unit pend­ing the necessary approval by the Department of Health.Quarters on the second floorof the market building were said to be not too satisfactory in view of the fact that mothers had t« cimb stairs with babies in their arms to get to the clinics and child health conferences.r Aid. A. V. Downing, Wood­stock’s representative on the board, and Dr. Powers were ask­ed to look into the matter fur* ther.Oxford Health Unit Sets Staff Salary ScheduleA total salary schedule of $41,- 850 for the staff of the Oxford Health Unit was approved by the unit’s new board at its first meet­ing held last night.This schedule of salaries was recommended to the new board by the board of the Oxford Coun­ty and Ingersoll health unit and was adopted without change to become operative as of July 1.S'ecretary-treasurer Len Coles pointed out that the schedule rep­resented 68 per cent, of the health unit’s total budget for the year and covers the salaries of the doc­tor in charge, sanitary inspectors, nurses and the unit's clerical staff.Dr. O. C. Powers told the board that he had advised the provincial Department of Health regarding the addition of a veterinary to theJ-LOOK AVAILABLE■ Members of the market aud buildings commit lee recommend­ed that the Oxford Health Unit be advised that, the upper floor of the market building was avails ible for their use. unit. No answer has been re­ceived as yet on the matter.When asked by chairman Rog­er Hawkins of Tillsonburg as to the unit’s need for a veterinary, Dr. Powers said the unit was un­der no obligation to take one on but it was the general opinion that the inspection ot dairies, slaugh­ter houses and meat could be handled better by a vet than by a sanitary inspector.He mentioned also that Dr. L. E. Taylor, who had been Wood­stock’s food and sanitation inspec­tor before the absorbtion of the city into the county unit, was very interested in the” health situation in the county and city and wanted to get a program under way for the inspection of dairies, food products, etc. throughout the area.Increase in Phone Rates AnnouncedCounty Health Picture Good M.O.H. ReportsThe great majority of citizens in Oxford County are enjoying the summer in good health according to Dr. O. C. Powers. Oxford Health Unit M.O.H., who reported that the general health situation "was well under control.""There are a few cases of whooping cough and measles in the district," Dr. Powers said, "but they do not approach any­thing like epidemic proportions.” In fact, he doubted whether there were more than a dozen cases of these illnesses in th entire county.Immunization work carried on by the health unit has slackened off considerably. Dr. Powers ex­plained that the unit didn't norm­ally do much imunizing during the hot weather of July and August, noting that tills service will be resumed when schools reopen in the fall.Child health conferences, which continue operations throughout the year, are being well : tended by many mothers and their child­ren in all municipalities where they are held.Commenting on a report from Parry Sound that what is be­lieved to be an “influenza virus” has caused the death of three children and sent three others to hospital In the last six weeks, Dr. Powers stated that he knew of no instance where a virus of this type had appeared on the health scene in this county.Health officials in the Georgian Bay town are investigating the situation but so far have been un­able to isolate the clutqre. It is . the opinion of most medical men there that it is a 'flu virus, car* vied over from widespread influ­enza throughout Northern On­tario last year. Wallace L. MacWhinnie, Retired Registrar, DiesNo Polio Cases Reported Herew. L. MacWHlNNIEFollowing a lengthy illness ex­tending over several months, the death occurred Wednesday night at his home, 493 Princess street, of Wallace L. MacWhinnie, re­tired Registrar of Deeds for Ox­ford County and one of Wood­stock’s best known citizens.Mr. MacWhinnie retired from his post as registrar at the end of last May owing to ill health, which commenced in October of last year and he had been unable to attend tG his official duties since that time. He was in his 82nd year.Native of Woodstock, he was a sen of the late Mr. and Mrs Robert MacWhinnie. His grand­father, the late John MacWhin­nie, was one of the original Scot­tish settlers of Woodstock, com­ing out from Glasgow and found­ing the Sentinel, a weekly news­paper, in Woodstock. This was later sold to the Pattullo Broth­ers, publishers of the Review, another weekly and became the Sentinel -Review.The grandfather later became Inland Revenue Officer for Ox­ford County. Wallace. MacWhin- nie’s father, the late Robert Mac­Whinnie, succeeded his father as editor of the Sentinel and later became its proprietor.Following completion of his education at Woodstock schools, Wallace MacWhinnie entered the grocery business of Nesbitt Brothers where Poole and Co. are now located and remained in this connection for several years, be­fore going to the United States.He returned to Woodstock pri­or to 1910 at which time he was appointed Deputy Registrar un­der the then Registrar George R. Pattullo. On the death of the lai- £How you gentlemen fixed for knight-gowns'.-ter, Mr. MacWhinnie was ap­pointed Registrar which position he held continuously until his re­tirement last May.Mr. MacWhinnie was a prom­inent lodge man of Woodstock. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner, mem­ber of Mocha Temple. London. He was a member of King Solo­mon’s Lodge, No. 43 of whica he was a past master.He was a member of Oxford Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Woodstock, of which he was a pas{ First Principal and Past Dis­trict Superintendent.He was also an Oddfellow, be­ing an active member of the for­mer Olive Branch Lodge, T.O.O.F. and financial secretary lor many years.He was an officer and director for many years of the Woodstock Masonic Temple Co. Ltd. and held the position of secretary­treasurer for several years.In February of this year hewas honored at a large gathering of Masons al the Masonic Tem­ple and presented with a 50-year membersh.p medal, in recogni­tion of his membership in the or­der for that lengthy time.Mr. MacWhinnie was always interested in sports, particularly hockey and lacrosse and played on Woodstock tea ma in his ear­lier years. His favorite game was lacrosse, which flourished in the old days of Woodstock and he was considered one of the best, lacrosse players in Canada. He was an active member of the old W.A.A. of Woodstock, the main I sports organization of the city in former years and served as its secretary for five years.Surviving are two sisters, Miss Frances MacWhinnie at home and Mrs. John Lee, Ingersoll; also one brother, A. R. MacWhin­nie, Hamilton.The late Mr. MacWhinnie is resting at the Meadows-Millward Funeral Home, 21 Wellington street, north, where the funeral service will be held Saturday, August 12 at 3 p.m. Interment will be made in the Presbyterian cemetery. The Masonic service will be conducted at the grave-, side."Words do not come easily onj an occasion like this,” Crown At­torney Craig McKay, and close personal friend of Mr. MacWhin­nie said today."Mr. MacWhinnie was above all else a kindly and courteous gentle­man. He was reserved and self- effacing almost to the point of reticence," Mr. McKay said."No public official could have shown more meticulous attention to the duties of his office. I have never known him to take a vac­ation."To me, the most beautiful at­tribute of his nature was his sin­cere love for little children. From talks I have had with him in lat­ter years, I know that his most rewarding experience was the re­ciprocal affection shown him by a host of little children," Mr. Mc­Kay continued."He will be sadly missed."FOX BOUNTIESFox hunting throughout Ox­ford County suffered its usual summer decline last month as county clerk and treasurer L. K. Coles made payment on only three bounties. They were claim- i ed by farmers in Blandford, De­reham and East Nissouri town­ships. Bounties paid so far this year total 257 as compared with 329 in 1949. In July of last year there were five bounties collect­ed.Oxford County has been extrem­ely fortunate this. year in that there have been no cases of polio reported in this district.Commenting on the situation. Dr. O. C. Powers, Oxford Health Unit M.O.H., said that there was not oven a suspect case in the county and as far as he knew there was only one case in this section of Western Ontario, that in Norfolk county.The situation was radically dif­ferent last year at this time as there were four Instances of polio in the county in July and an equal number in August. However, no deaths resulted from the disease at that time.Explaining the absence of polioCOUNTY CROP PICTURE VARIED DUE TO RAINY. COLD WEATHERMusical Evening At County HomeLast night residents of the Ox-' ford County Home were treated to an evening of music, entertain­ment, and refreshments, sponsored by the Woodstock Rotary Club. Les McKerral is chairman of the entertainment committee.Ernie Hewitt and his company first entertained with dance music and novelty and specialty nqmbers. Then the Oxford Rifles band, un­der the direction of the/new band­master, Tom Brooks, took over and played several marches. This was Mr. Brooks’ inaugural concert as bandmaster of the Oxford Rifles.Ice cream for the evening was donated by Central Dairy.The music for the occasion -was provided by, co-operation of Local 226 of the American Federation of Musicians (Secretary Stan Joy), through a grant from the Music Performance Trust Fund of the Recording Industry.The Music Performance Trust Fund is an extension of a program of public service originated by the Recording and Transcription Fund of the/A.F.M., James C. Petrillo, president. thls year, Dr. Powers noted that "IL is just possible that the cool summer has had something to do with It."He pointed out that a very high percentage of polio victims have given a history of having been in swimming previous to an attack by the disease. In every case which occurred last summer, those who had polio had been at a summer resort, within two weeks of the in­cidence."The cool summer this year ha? definitely reduced the incidence of swimming, probably cutting it by 50 per cent,” Dr, Powers stated 'This situation may have a lot to do with the absence of polio cases in Oxford County and throughout this section of the province.”DEPUTY REGISTRAR—John C. Blair, West Zorra, recently ap­pointed Deputy Registrar of Deeds for Oxford County, suc­ceeding Ross V. Tuck who was appointed Registrar, following the retirement of Wallace Mac­Whinnie. —(Hayball Studio).John S- Blair Named Deputy To RegistrarJohn C. Blair, well known West Zorra resident, has been appointed deputy registrar of deeds for Oxford County, it was announced today by Ross V. Tuck, registrar.Mr. Blair takes the place of Mr. Tuck, who was recently pro­moted to the position of regis­trar, succeeding Wallace Mac­Whinnie, retired.The new deputy registrar is a native of West Zorra and has liv­ed there all his life where he has farmed on the 2nd concession of the township. He is a married man and has a grown up family: a. member of Knox United church, Embro and a former member of the board of stew­ards. He is a former member of West Zorra township council on which he served three years. He is also a former member of the .school board of S.S. No. 2. West Zorra, of which he was secre­tary-treasurer. He is a member of the Orange Order, belonging to Woodstock Lodge. -Mr. Blair commenced his new duties on Monday of this week. He was continue to reside at his West Zorra home for the pres­ent. MOURNS FORMER CHIEF—Prime Minister St. Laurent stands with bowed head at the graveside of his former chief—William Lyon Mackenzie King. The former prime minister’s body was brought from Ottawa in a special train and interment was at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Torcnto. Tombstone of Mr. King’s father and mother can be seen in background. (CP Photo)Men Who Worked With Mackenzie King Pay Tribute to His Great ServicesFIRST MEETING OF OXFORD HEALTH UNIT BOARD—Members of the newly formed Oxford Health Unit Board met for the first time last night to discuss t he organization problems involved in the entry of the city into the health unit. Seated in the centre above is Roger Hawkins, reeve of Tillsonburg, who was chosen as the board’s first chairman. He had previously served in a similar capacity with the board of the Oxford County and Ingersoll Health Unit. Other board members and unit officials shown from right to left are: Dr. O. <. Powers, county M.O.H.; Aid. A. V. Downing, city repre­sentative; A. R. Horton, Ingersoll; Len Coles, secretary, treasurer; E. Juli, Norwich, provincial representative; Warden Robert .Rudy, Tavistock, and Reeve ArthurMaedel, Norwich.—(Staff Photo) ; x(Staff Photo)A 1 m all, Claude says they’ve pulled the house 17 miles which is a long, hard pull, as he says. Public Utilities Commission, Dorchester Hydro, and the Ingersoll Tele­phone Company were all on hand at various times to take down wires so the house could pass.■HOUSEMOVING—Claude Wright of Ingersoll, when he moves moves everything, including his house. Hugh Millard, of Straffordville, whose truck is shown hauling the big house in the picture above, has towed it on L, ' J**0?1 Banner, by a circuitous route through Thamesford, Governor’s Road, to Mackenzie’s side road, ngm: ciown to Metcalfe street, where it will be unloaded.a great time.(Staff photo)THE BIG PARADE — The last few days have been crowded with a variety of events as hundreds of people from all over Canada have headed for Drumbo, as the Old Boys’ Reunion got into full swing. Sports, parades, and general fun have highlighted the event, and tonight a pyjama parade down the main street will be one of thefinal numbers on the packed program, Monday, a gala paiade, complete with bands and floats, moved down the main street as the Old Boys crowded along the sidewalks foi a close look. I erfect week-end weather encouraged rene\V frlendships, and talk about the SODDEN FIELDS AND FLOODED ROADS are left in •the wake of recent severe rain storms in Oxford County. In the upper photo, a field of oats and Corn are shown matted and bent by force of the rain that poured down most of the day. The lower photo shows a section :ofthe 7th concession of Blandford. Unable to soak up any more moisture, the ground quickly flooded and a thick stream of sluggish water poured over the road. Mixed with the rain, hail has fallen in sections of the county bringing destruction to tobacco crops. —(Staff Photos)■ w1 :■■ ...i w.Oxford Road Crews Start On New ConstructionTree Planter * Assigned Here Warden ReportsOne of the three mechanical tree planters recently purchased by Upper Thames Valley Author­ity to speed reforestation work has been assigned to Oxford County.In making this announcement today. Warden Robert Rudy said that it would be put in operation for tree planting this spring un­der the reforestation plan for this district.He pointed out also that the county is planning to canvass oth­er groups interested in conserva­tion, one being the Oxford Fish and Game authorities, to find out whether,they would want to make use of the machine.County council's reforestation cornmitttee is definitely going to make good use of the tree planter. Deputy Reeve Harley McBeth of Dereham said that a number of farmers would be glad to supply the necesary land for reforesta­tion work when a machine of this type wax available for use.The other two machines have been allotted to Perth and Mid­dlesex counties and Leonard John- son, Ixmdon, secretary-treasurer of the T,V,A., said they would be distributed to sportsmen's assoc­iations and other groups interest­ed In conservation.RURAL SCHOOLS NOW TO OBTAIN LIBRARY BOOKSThis year for the first time, the Oxford County Library Co - operative is extending school room loans of books to 66 country schools. The books will be out by the end of the month. Mrs. S. L. Krompar t 18 In charge.Each of the 66 schools will receive 25 books each term, making a total of 75 books for the whole year.Among these books, which cost the library $2,000, are picture books for the little ones and some of the chil­dren's classics.The aim of the county li- , brary and the county council- is to give rural students the same chance of obtaining books as the city students, it was staled,This year about 50 per cent, of the county schools arc obtaining book loans.Work on Five Bridges Gets Under Way MondayFree Press Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK, August 11 — With the completion of large-seals repair work to county roads damaged by spring freeze-ups and thaws the activities of road crews in Oxford County have been switched to new construction work.County Road Superintendent J. N. Meathrell said today that allphases of road building in thia district were well under way and the beginning of next week would see bridge construction started.Grading UnderwayAt. the presen t time crews a ret engaged in preparing a sub-grade on roads west of Hickson, eight miles north of here, and grading is also being undertaken on roads in the Salford district, 10 miles to the southwest.Bridge building which begins onMonday tion of county.will include the construe-five overpasses in theNaw BridgesTwo new bridges are planned in the vicinity of Holbrook, .10 miles south of Woodstock in North Nor­wich Township, one on the 11th line of East Zorra and two boun­dary bridges; one between East and West Zorra and the other from North Norwich to Windham Town­ship in Norfolk County. The In- tcrcoqnty Bridge will he financed by both Oxford and Norfolk.MAY BUY CAMERAThe Oxford Health Unit Board is considering the purchase of a camera which would be used to supplement written reports on unsanitary conditions investigated by the unit. Dr. O. C. Powers, unit was authorized touse a suggested type of camera on a trial basis to determine whether it would do the work re­quired.JURORSThe county selectors of jurors met at the county court house this morning to determine the number of jurors required from each municipality in the district for duty on Supreme and petit courts during 1051. WO r The Woodstock-Ingersoll Sentinel-Review, Wednesday, August 23. 1950MUNICIPAL OFFICERS’ GROUP CHOOSE EXECU­TIVE — Pictured above are the new officers of the Ox­ford Clerks, Treasurers, Assessors and Tax Collectors Association appointed at the 58th annual meeting of the organization held at the county court house yesterday. Left to right are: Seated, William Agur, Tillsonburg, president; S. J. Dundas, North Oxford, program commit­tee; F. G. Jackson, Oxford Centre, secretary-treasurer standing, A. P. McKessock, East Nissouri, vice-president, L. B. Curry, West Oxford, program committee; A. L Bushell, Norwich, program committee.— (Staff Photo?Municipal Officers At Annual SessionLIBRARY MEETINGThe regular quarterly meeting of the Oxford Library Co-oper­ative has been scheduled for Wed­nesday evening, September 13, at the County Court House.Augur Elected President; More Than Thirty Attendsist wherever possible in the county in this expansion." •A report on the activities of the Federation of Agriculture and Farm Forum groups during the past year was made by Wil­liam Benton, field man for the Federation.Of special interest, during the current rail strike, Mr. Bentori pointed out, was the action taken by federation officials, who re­cently requested that the federal government take over and oper­ate the Dominion's railway sys­tems until the strike was settled. This was the only instance of, such action taken by any organi­zation, he said.Surveying the Farm Forum situation, he reported that there were 32 groups of this kind in Oxford County at the present time and it was hoped that this number could be doubled next year.T. R. Maxwell,. Brant County assessor, briefly discussed the advantages obtained through use of the county system of assessing,} which he felt was the best pos­sible means of arriving at a balanced basis for equalized as­sessment over a county.In describing the present as­sessment scene, he voiced the opinion that If municipal expen­ditures increase as they have in the past there whs a definite! possibility that there would havei to be fl general railing of assess-1 rnents tri keep mill rates at * reasonable level,William Agur, assessor for Till- sonburg, was elected president of the Oxford Clerks, Treasurers, Assessors and Tax Collectors As­sociation at the organization's 58th annual meeting held yester­day at the county court house.Vice-president for the coming year is A. P. McKessock. asses­sor and tax collector for East Nissouri. F. G. Jackson of Ox­ford Centre was chosen as sec­retary for the 37th straight year.Appointed to serve on the pro­gram committee were S. J. Dun­das, North Oxford; L. B. Curry, clerk and treasurer of West Ox­ford and A. L. Bushell, clerk of Norwich.The morning and afternoon sessions were attended by over thirty members of the associ­ation. who heard addresses from three speakers and who partici­pated in discussions regarding aspects of municipal work.R. F. Brady, secretary-man­ager of the Woodstock Board of Trade, outlined the significant service rendered by municipal of­ficials to ihe community and the county, stressing the great pro­gress which has been made in this area.It was largely through the ef­forts of the municipal officers that the continued development In Oxford County had been made possible, he stated, noting that the Woodstock board was “vitally concerned, and determined to As­Health Unit’s Grant Okayed, Scales BoughtApproval of a $712 government grant to cover expenses for spe­cial equipment was received from the provincial Department of Health by members of the Oxford Health Unit board last night.The unit here had purchased office and baby scales, along with several filing cabinets and desks, said secretary-treasurer L. K. Coles, adding that the application to receive the grant had been made some time ago.He pointed out that under the project providing special equip­ment for health units, the units would be reimbursed by the prov­ince, who in turn would receive payment from the federal govern­ment. The plan is part of the national health grant system.Dr. 0. C. Powers, unit informed the board that an appli- atlon for a second grant from the province had been made for $1,500 to help pay for part time medical services for schools in Woodstock.No definite word had been re­ceived yet regarding payment of the grant, he said, but it was expected to go through.There was a great deal of dis- | cusslon regarding a set policy onsick leave benefits for staff mem­bers of the unit. Tile board fin­ally decided to refer the matter to their next meeting and in­structed Mr. Coles to send ques- tionaires to other units to find what their policy was,A definite policy on sick leaves had been suggested by Dr. Pow­ers, who felt that some plan should be followed because of the increase in staff from 11 to 17.Commenting on the situation in the Tillsonburg library, in which the unit's new office is located, chairman Roger Hawkins said} there might be some difficulty | concerning hydro sendee.There is a 30 amp service in the library at the present time, he explained, which would take care of ordinary lighting in the building. However, the X-ray machine to be set up in the unit office takes 30 amp itself and would probably over load the pre­sent system.He pointed out that extra wir­ing would seem to be needed to take care of the X-ray machine and said this would cause more j expenditure for renovating th? 1 new office than originally had I been planned, BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION UNDER WAY—Preliminary work has been started on a | boundary bridge between Oxford and Norfolk counties, with the pile-driver shownabove slamming logs into place as the first step in construction work. The new bridge will be located on the town line between North Norwich and Windham townships oppo­site concession 6 of North Norwich. Built to span Otter Creek, the bridge is being fi- ‘jnanced jointly by Oxford and Norfolk and it is expected to be completed in two 'months. ‘ ' —(Staff photo)Violent Storms LashOxford Health Nurses Facing Busy ScheduleWith the reopening of elemen­tary and secondary schools throughout Oxford County, the ten nurses on the staff of the Ox­ford Health Unit will be engaged in making their round* until the end of June, 1951.Included In the nurses' itiner­ary for the coming year are three high schools in the district, at Ingersoll, Tillsonburg and Norwich, and 117 public schools, six in Woodstock, scattered across this area.Following is a list of the Ox­ford Health Unit nurses and the schools they will be travelling to during the next ten months:Miss Dorothy Adams, senior nurse: Central and Princess pub­lic schools, Woodstock.Miss Dorothy Johnston, staff nurse: Chapel and Broadway public schools, Woodstock, and eight schools in East Oxford.Miss Ruth Grieve, staff nurse: Norwich District High School, 11 public schools in North Norwich and five schools In South Nor­wich.Miss Nora Hicks, staff nurse: Tillsonburg high school, and three public schools in Tillson­burg.Mrs. Joy Waterhouse, staff nurse: Ten schools in Dereham township, four in North Oxford including Beachville, and eight in West Oxford.Miss Marion McNaughton, staff nurse: Ingersoll high school, and three public schools in Ingersoll.Miss Hazel Ryder, staff nurse: Ten public schools in East Nis­souri Including Thamesford, and 12 in West Zorra including Em­bro.Miss Mae Haviland, staff nurse: St. Mary’s separate school and Northdale school, Wood- stock, and 14 schools in East Zorra including Tavistock.Miss Margaret McMillan, staff nurse: Seventeen schools in Blen­heim township and six in Bland­ford.Mrs. Edith McCartney, clinical nurse, assists Dr. O. C. Powers, health unit M.O.H. with child health conferences and immun­ization clinics conducted through­out the county.Area, Damage CropsHydro. Telephone Lines Cut, Embro Blacked OutA series of violent thunderstorms lashed across Ox­ford County late Monday afternoon, flattening many stand crops and interrupting power and telephone service in many districts.With gusts of upwards of 60 miles an hour, winds ac­companying the pounding rains slashed trees and build­ings, and shingles lifted by the winds allowed rain to pour into many homes.ADDITIONThe Oxford Health Unit hopes to open another Child Health Conference in the east end of the city with the Mission School mentioned as a possible site, Miss. Margaret Grieve, supervisor of nurses, said today. She empha­sized the fact that this would be in addition to the present confer­ences in the market building. It had been previously reported that the conferences might be held "elsewhere" but this is not the case.AT COUNTY HOMEThe Legion Band from Branch 55 under the direction of Band­master Harold Bingeman provid­ed a concert and entertainment at the Oxford County Home last night in the monthly series which is arranged under the chairman­ship of Les McKerral. The Le­gion also supplied the treat for the residents. Manager R. J. Forbes expressed appreciation to those taking part and to the Legion.Princeton Pupils Lucky Given Fine New SchoolTWO BOUNTIESWith fanners in Oxford County mainly concerned with harvesting this year's crop, the district's foxes have not received too much at- enion during he past month. Fi­gures released today by county clerk anr treasurer L. K. Coles showed that only two fox bounties had been pai din that period, two less than in August of 1949. One fox was killed in North Oxford, the other in Blandford. The cu­mulative total for bounties to date is 259 as against 333 for the first eight months of last year.Railway Strike Slows Construction In City TWO NEW STENOGRAPHERS for the Oxford Health Unit receive instruction from the stenographers who are resigning in the near future to get married. Left to right, seated, are Miss Betty Smith, of Springford. She is a graduate of the Tillsonburg and District High School in the commercial course. Seated next to her is Miss Jean­ette Bell who started with the health unit at the same time. She is a graduate of the commercial department of the Woodstock collegiate. Standing are Miss Myrtle Wa­terland, who has been with the unit 3 years and Miss Dorothy Overholt, of Eastwood, a veteran of four years’ service. Both girls leave August 31. —(Staff Photo)Oxford Health Unit Given Federal HelpMoney to Provide Bigger Staff, Ottawa Announceswill be provided for the Lambton unitThe medical officer, who will serve part-time, will carry out immunization programs, conduct clinics, and give physical exam­inations to pre-school and prim­ary school children.The additional nurse will work particularly in the secondary schools carrying out vision tests, aslstlng with physical examina­tions and providing a health counselling service for young people. During the vacation months, she will assist with the general work of the health unit.An additional nurse also will be obtained for the Kirkland- Larder Lake unit to expand pub­lic health work in both primary and secondary schools and to pro­vide more adequate nursing ser­vice for prenatal cases.Each project was recommended to Ottawa by the provincial de­partment of health, costs for the current fiscal year, to be met from Ontario's share in the na­tional health grants, are estimat­ed at more than $28,000. arltqmeyar .. mfro hean lo.ettMoney to provide increased staffs for county health units in various sections of Ontario has been set aside under the national health grants, the health depart­ment announced today at Ottawa.The staff increases will be in the Oxford, Halton, Lennox and Addington, Prince Edward, Leeds and Grenville, Porcupine, Peel, Kenora-Kee waitin, Lambton and Kirkland-Larder Lake units.To provide better supervision and inspection of supplies of raw milk, meat, poultry and other foods, veterinarians will be add­ed to the health units for Ox­ford, Halton, Lennox and Adding­ton, Prince Edward, Leeds and Qrenville and Porcupine.They also will aid in the edu­cational program for food hand­lers and make special .studies of diseases of animals which might be related to human health. The veterinarians for Halton, Leeds and Grenville, and Porcupine will serve full-time; the others part- time.One sanitary Inspector each will be added to the staff in Peel and in Kenora-Keewatln to assist in checking up on purity of mllk.l and water supplies and on sani­tary conditions in restaurants and schools.A school medical officer and an additional public health nurseCOAL TENDERSTenders will be received til! noon. Angus! 31st, IBfiO. tor one car of Cavalier Queen, '/a x 111, oil treated stoker coal, trademarked. Con) to be delivered to the County Home.L. K. COLfiS.Court House, WoodstockResignations tendered by two members of the Oxford Health Unit's clerical staff were accept­ed by the health board last night. The resignations submitted by staff stenographers Myrtle Water­land and Dorothy Overholt will become effective on August 31.BREAKS HOLIDAYAlthough officially on holiday during the month of August, Dr. O. C. Powers, Oxford Health Unit M.O.H., took time out to he on hand for the regular monthly meeting of the health! board held last night.X-RAY CLINICSMembers of the Oxford Health Unit board were informed by Miss M. Grieve, supervisor of nirses, that chest X-ray clinics would open in the public libraries of Norwich in September and Tavistock in October.USE BASEMENTLeases providing tor the use of facilities at the public library in Tillsonburg by the Oxford Health Unit lor a five year period were signed last night by health board chairman Roger Hawkins. A motion tp renovate I he basement or the library was passed by board members. Ten­tative estimates of the cost in­volved are around $500.TURNED DOWNA request from a London opto­metrist to hold h nne-<^v-a-week optical service in the Norwich ol-j flee of the Oxford Health Unit was turned down by members ol the board last night.ANNUAL MEETINGThe clerks, treasurers and as­sessors of all municipalities in Oxford County will gather at the county court house for their an­nual meeting on August 22. A special speaker will be heard aty that time and it is understood that a program will be arranged for the event.NEED QUARTERSCommenting that the market building quarters of the Oxford Health Unit were very crowded on Child Health Conference days, Miss M. Grieve, supervisor of nurses, suggested to members of the health board last night that the conferences might be held elsewhere, preferably the east end of the city. No definite action was taken in the matter but the Mission School was mentioned as a possible site.REFORESTATIONFour members of counts coun­cil's reforestation committee are attending the annual meeting of Zone 1 of the Ontario Conserva­tion and Reforestation Associ­ation. Expected to be on hand for a luncheon in London and dinner in Woodstock are Reeve Fred Killing, East Zorra; deputy­reeve Harley McBeth, Dereham; reeve Oscar Sipple, Blandford: and county clerk and treasurer L. K. Coles,EX-REEVESThe fourth annua! annual meet­ing o (the Ex-Reeves' Association is scheduled for the Canadian Le­gion Home on Wednesday, Sej> tember 6. Those invited to at­tend are the 129 nssoaigtvAumem­bers and county council for 1950. EAST OXFORD CENTENNIAL — Shown' above are some of the many who participated in the ceremonies at Oxford Centre yesterday afternoon as the Township of East Oxford celebrated its centennial. Looking over some of the old records of the township council are from left to right, George Wright, present reeve; Allan Kneale,reeve in 1907; A. T. Walker, oldest living reeve at 82; who held office in 1914, Frank Jacksori, clerk and treas­urer 1900-1946, and Rev. J. Ure Stewart, chairman of the ceremonies yesterday. All except Mr. Kneale, now of Brantford are still residing in East Oxford.— (Staff Photo).jCentennial Celebration and ReunionTOWNSHIP OF EAST OXFORDOxford Centre Township HallTuesday, September 5Beginning at 1 p.m.Excellent Program Everyone WelcomeLunch Booths on the Grounds An Old Time Dance Will Be Held in the Township Hall tn the Evening ADMISSION FREEEast Oxford Anniversary CelebrationAppoint 0r. L. E. L. Taylor Health Unit Veterinary As Federal Grant GivenNotification that the federal government had set aside money to provide increased staffs for county units in Ontario was re­ceived by the Oxford Health Unit Board last night and members passed a resolution stating that Dr. L. E. L. Taylor be engaged by the unit under the terms of tlu* national health grant..Formerly with the Woodstock Board of Health. Dr. Taylor join­ed the unit as staff veterinarian in July but his status was not clarified until the unit's applica­tion for a grant for veterinarian sen-ice had been approved.Dr. J. T, Phair, deputy min­ister of the provincial depart­ment of health, directed a letter to the board advising members I that the grant had been npprov-1 ed bv the department. -The Ottawa announcement that provision had been made under the national health grants to enable staff increases, pointed out that a veterinarian would be added to the Oxford unit to pro­vide belter supervision and in­spection of supplies of raw milk, meat, poultry and other foods.Also from the health depart­ment came word that the unit J was now officially in existence. Board members were advised that an Order in Council had been signed by W1. A. Goodfellow, acting minister of health, approv- ing of th ^formation of the new unit.An offer made by the city to the effect that the unit could make use of rooms on the sec­ond floor of the market build­ing was accepted by the board, which authorized Aid. A. V. Downing, city representative, and secretary L. K. Coles to make the final arrangements. Salvation Army Home, Toronto ♦J. E. PEART - - Sec. 1920-1947 ♦—Deceased. PAST PRESIDENTS★1920-’21-*221923-'241925-'261927-'281929-'3O 1931-'32 1933-'34 1935-'36 1937-'38 1939-'4O 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Dundas 1948 ♦g. b. McClellan Welland County ♦F. SIFTON Lincoln County H. W. MARTIN Waterloo County ♦ALEX. SMITHGrey County ♦J. H. BATES Wentworth County R. J. DUFFY Lanark County R. 1. WILES Bruce County E. SANDERCOCK Hastings County R. J. FORBES Oxford County W. SMITH Norfolk County ♦MISS M. HARRIS City of Hamilton E. A. AMOS Waterloo County J. F. BEATTIE Wellington County J. JARDINE Simcoe County ♦J. READ Ontario County J. L. MAYCOCK Brant County R. L. SILSMER and Glengarry Counties Home MAJOR B. BOURNE PROGRAMMETHIRTY-FIRSTrfwucat (^wewtcM, Ontario Association of Managers of the HOMES FOR AGED AND INFIRM ONTARIO SEPTEMBER 4th, 5th and 6th Nineteen Hundred and Fifty WINDSOR HOTEL Soult Ste. Marie Ontario *THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL CONVENTIONMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th10 a.m. Registration of Delegates 11 a.m. President's address and introduction of new members Address of Welcome MR. F. E. DAVEY Adjournment 2 p.m. Buses to new home 2.30 p.m. Dedication Service Demonstration of Fire Proof Point Return to headquarters at Windsor Hotel 7.30 p.m. Civic Reception and Dinner, Mayor and Council attending, Windsor Hotel TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th 9.00 a.m. Reading of minutes Treasurer's Report Correspondence Appointment of committee on nominations and resolutions 10 p.m. Address by HON. WM. A. GOODFELLOW Minister of Public Welfare Introduced by ELMER SANDERCOCK, M.P.P. J________________ *Open Discussion MR. MILLSFire alarm demonstration Open discussionAdjournment2 p.m.Buses leave for steel plant. Delegates to be shown through the plant on a conducted tour by arrangements made through the courtesy of Col. Derrer, General Manager. 5.00 p.m. Buses will take Superintendents and Matrons to the New Home for their annual banquet at 6.00 p.m. 8.30 p.m. An added attraction is being arranged for all delegates WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th 9.30 a.m. Paper by MRS. K. READ Superintendent of Ontario County Home "Segregation in Homes for Aged" 10.30 a.m. Question Box Opened by E. JACOB Huron County Home Round table conference Adjournment 2.00 p.m. Open discussion 3.00 p.m. Report of nominating committee Presentation of gavel to Incoming President Presentation of Past President's Pin by New President OFFICERS, 1950 ★Honorary President MAJOR B. BOURNE Manager, Salvation Army Home, TorontoPresident MRS. R. J. FORBES Matron, Oxford County Home First Vice-President ERWIN JACOB Manager, Huron County Home Second Vice-President MR. R. E. COMFORT Manager, Lincoln County Home Treasurer M. C. ROUNG Manager, Wentworth County Home Secretary R. J. FORBES Manager, Oxford County Home Auditors MRS. E. JACOBS Matron, Huron County Home MR. E. A. AMOS Manager, Waterloo County Home Executive MR. FRED SIRMAN Manager, City Hamilton Home MRS. K. READ Superintendent, Ontario County Home MR. GORDON TURNBULL Manager, Elgin County Home DR. S. R. McKELVIE Manager, Simcoe County Home Tavistock Fair Success Despite Slight DeclineTO VI MIT MATf HKxpeclcd to flceompany mem- bet'K 'ot 'county found I on « I rip 'tn fhr International Plowing Match In Allhton, scheduled for Odnber 10, 11,'12. and 13, »'•<> Mayor Wilson Milburn arid Monty Wherry, representative of the Woodstpck Board of XW**,DINNEDIN HONOUR. OF THEONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF MANAGERS of theHOMES FOR AGED AND INFIRMMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th, 1950 Windsor Hotel Sault Ste. Marie, OntarioWoodstock Fair Reflects Progress Made Steadily Each Year in OxfordDEATH MASK AT THE COUNTY JAIL — Always a subject of considerable speculation among those who see it for the first time is the agonized stone face which maintains a constant vigilance over the arched doorway on the west side of the county jail. It is the deathmask of a blind murderer, Tommy Cook, whose execution was the first hanging to take place in Oxford County. Cook, a native of Innerkip village, was convicted of strangling his wife and was hanged in the west yard of the then new county jail in 1852. The execution is remembered for another reason than as the first in the district . . . the heavy weight which was designed to pull the noose tight fell with such force that it tore the victim’s head from his body. — (Staff Photo)Anti-Flu Serum Offered Again to Senior PupilsFor the fifth year, an anti-flu । 600 ntblc centimetres of flu scran innoculation service will be offer-' from a company In Montreal, and ed by the Oxford Health Unit to Dr. Powers estimated the total students in the eight high schools cost in the neighborhood of $360throughout Oxford county.According to Dr. O. C. Powers, unit M.O.H., the innoculation pro­gram for the coming year will start the first week of October. Included on the flu serum Itiner­ary are high schools in Woodstock, Ingersoll, Tillsonburg, Tavistock. Norwich, Thamesford, Plattsville and Mount Elgin.Last year the unit innoculated between five and six hundred teachers and students in the coun­ty and plans are being made tocost in the neighborhood of $300.The shots are worth roughly 50c each but he pointed out that the service was free on request.There are two phases in the in­noculation work, the second de­pendin’ largely on the prevalence of colds and Influenza in the dist­rict. An innoculation of one c.c. is given in the fall, followed up by a reinforcing dose of one-tenth of a c.c. in February, of there was what Dr. Powers termed an “un­healthy winter.". - f „ ।. He emphasized the fact that the cover a similar number this fall. | Innoculation was "effective The unit intends to purchaseJ against influenzal colds and notDRUMBO'S CENTENNIAL FAIR BRINGS BEST EXHIBITS IN RECENT YEARSagainst the ordinary cold." It was a popular misconception, he explained .that the flu shots would prevent every type of cold but this definitely was not the case.*High schools will be notified ahead of time when the unit plans to hold its innoculation service. Those students requesting it need only bring the written Consent of their parents. Dr. Powers com­mented.OMINOUS YELLOW CLOUD PRODUCESNERVOUS STRAIN AMONG CITIZENSBecause of the egg protein in the serum, he advised that people with asthma, hay fever, eczema or hives should not take the innocu- latlon.COUNTY COUNCILThe October session of county council will get under way at the county court house on Tues­day, October 10. county clerk and treasurer L. K. Coles announcedthis morning. ^Menu.Programme Chairman - Mayor C. H. Smale Celery and Pickles Tomato Juice Baked Half Spring Chicken, Apple Jelly Mashed Potatoes Peas Wedge of Lettuce Roquefort Dressing Hot Rolls Canteloupe Coffee The King - National Anthem Invocation - Major B. Bourne - Dinner - Harmony Prospectors Quartette Address of Welcome by Mayor C. H. Smale Response by B. W. Heise, Deputy Minister Harmony Prospectors Quartette Remarks by the Honourable William A. Goodfellow Minister of Public Welfare Mr. F. J. Davey PIANIST • Frances E. Wootton 2 THE SENTINEL.REVIEW, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. 1950AX-REEVES ELECT OFFICERS—Over 50 members of ihe Ex-Reeves’ Association were on hand for the organ­ization’s fourth annual meeting held at the Altadore yes­terday afternoon. Election of officers for the coming year was completed and the association’s executive is pic­tured above. From left to right are: Alvin McKay. West Zorra. committee member; Clair Peers, East Oxford, past president; John Smith, Dereham, president; John Wal­lace. East Oxford, vice-president; Thomas Costello, Blandford, committee member, and secretary-treasurer LeRoy Curtis, Dereham. Absent when the photo was taken was committee member Charles Langden, East Nissouri.— (Staff Photo)Former Reeves Of Oxford MeetFree Press Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK, Sept. 6—With their combined ages totaling over five centuries, six stalwart "young” men, all ex-reeves over the 80 mark, attended the fourth annual Oxford County Ex-Reeves’ Associa­tion at Altadore here today and saw John Smith, Dereham Town­ship, elected president.The exclusive organization, founded only four years ago, has gained in popularity and today over 50 ex-reeves attended.Six Oldest MembersThe six over 80. with the year they were reeves in brackets, were: W. H, Sutherland. West Zorra, <1901); N. H. Haley, South Nor­wich, (1924-1926); Henry Vogt, Tavistock, (1909); John Chesney. Blandford, (1943-1945); A. T. Walk­er, East Oxford, (1914), Edwin Parker, East Zorra, (1907, 1911 and 1912).Ex-Reeve John Smith succeeded Ex-Reeve Clair Peers, East Oxford, in office. Mr. Peers with Carman Facey, East Zorra, and Ross Car­roll, North Norwich were instru- I mental in founding the association.Other ex-reeves elected to office were: John Wallace, East Oxford, vice-president; Leroy Curtis, Dere­ham, secretary - treasurer. The committee: Alvin McKay, West Zorra; Charles Langdon, East Nis­souri; Thomas Costello, Blandford.Ex-Reeve Allan Kneale, reeve in 1907, moved a hearty vote of thanks to retiring Secretary Carman Facey and Past President Clair Peers.Hear Hickson ManFollowing the election of officers, i with County Road Superintendent J. N. Meathrell, Ingersoll, In the chair, the new president presided over the meeting. Prior to the elec­tions, Past President Clair Peers occupied the chair.Eight Oxford Reeves Over 500 Years OldOxford's most exclusive club, Oxford County's Ex-Reeves Association, boasts of a half-dozen members with their ages total ing 500 years. The aged honorables attend- ina the 1950 meeting at Woodstock are, left to right: W. H. Sutherland, reeve of West Zorra in 1901’ N. H. Haley, South Norwich, 1924-26; Henry Vogt, Tavistock 1909, John Chesney, Blondford, 1943-45; A T. Walker, East Oxford, 1914; Edwin Parker, East Zorra, 1907, 1911 and 1912.New officers of the Ex-Reeves' Association elected at annual meeting in Woodstock yesterday are, left to right; Past President Clair Peers, East Oxford; president, John Smith Dereham; vice-president, John Wallace, East Oxford; secretary-treasurer, Leroy Curtis, Dereham; Alvin McKay, West Zorra, committee; Charles Langdon, East Nis­souri, committee; Thomas Costello, Blandford, committeeDr. Thomas Wearing, Hickson, the guest speaker, gave the gather­ing an interesting address on "True Success.”"I have traveled all over Canada and I don't think you can beat Ox-* ford County,” the speaker declared. He was Introduced by Edwan Park­er and thanked by Ex-Warden J. F, McDonald, Woodstock.Before the meeting adjourned. It wn» decided to hold the next gath­ering at Altadore on the first Wednesday after Labor Day atMrs. B. Wilson Made Treasurer Of BlandfordMrs. B. M. Wilson has suc­ceeded her late husband as treas­urer of Blandford township.HEALTH UMTMembers of the Oxford Health Unit board wilt gather at the county court, house Thursday night for the group’s monthly meeting. Regular business con­nected with the unit's op-ration is on tlie agenda.one p.m. OXFORD PLOWING MATCHOCT. 17 IN WEST ZORRADate for the annual Oxford county plowing mftt 'h has hein definitely set for Tuesday, Octo­ber 17, a switch from the origin­ally planned October 3.Announcement to this effect was made by Agriculture Repre­sentative George Bell, who said the 1^50 plowing tests would be carried on at. the farnT of Alster Clark, reeve of West Zorra, of R. R. 2, Embro.Woodstock's Oldest Horse Soon to Be Leaving TownPUBLIC NOTICEAT THE CALL OF WARDEN ROBERT RUDYA Special Meeting of the County Councilof the County of Oxford Will Be Held I& theCOUNCIL CHAMBER TN THE1 COURT HOUSE, WOODSTOCK• ■ — on—Tuesday, October 10th1950 at the hour of ten o'clock a.m. For General BusinessAll claims and accounts against the county must he filed with the County Clerk before the first day of the session.L. K. COLES.County Clerk.County Clerk's Office, WoodstockSmith Elected By Ex-ReevesJohn Smith, ex-reeve of Dere­ham township, was elected presi­dent of the Ex-Reeves Association at the organization’s annual meet­ing held Wednesday afternoon. More than 50. members attended, six of them over 80 years of age.Mr. Smith succeeds Clair Peers, ex-reeve of East Oxford, who held the presidency during the 1949-50 term. Also named to executive positions for the coming year were: Vice-president, John Wal­lace, East Oxford; secretary-treas­urer, LeRoy Curtis, Dereham, and three committee members, Alvin McKay, West Zorra; Charles Langden. East Nissouri, and Thomas Costello, Blandford. *Guest speaker for*the event was Rev. Dr. Thomas Wearing, a , former dean of Colgate Divinity IStrange Clouds Scare Citizens and Animals, Caused By Bush FiresGive "Go" Signal to TV A DamAuthority to award the contract and proceed with work on Fanshawe Dam was given a special general committee at a special meeting of the Upper Thomes Valley Con­servation Authority yesterday. Discussing plans for the $2,800,000 dam are, left to right; Dr. J. Cameron Wilson, T.V.A. chairman; Leonard Johnson, T.V.A. secretary- treasurer; Alster Clarke, West Zorra, and newly-appointed member to T.V.A/s executive; R, C. Dunn, London Township; and M, Messerschmidt, Ellice Township.The general set-up of the plow­ing competitions will be similar to former years, there being no radi- cal changes in the various classes to be run off.However, Mr. Bell pointed out that there had been a few revi­sions and several c.aasea had been dropped, including the special plowing class lor the pr as and the championship team section in the horse show.Two classes in the horse show have been combined, as Percher- ons, Belgians and Clydesdales will compete for the best draft team award. Formerly there had been a class for Clydesdales and a Bclgian-Percheron section. The best plow team event remains on the horse show program.Mentioning that the value of the prize l!st had been increased this year, he said there would be five horse drawn plow classes and eight tractor drawn sections in the competition.The extensive display of farm machinery is expected to be big­ger and better than ever for the 1950 match.The Clarke farm. Mr. Bell noted, is located approximately four miles west of No. 19 highway on the Maplewood sideroad, in the northeastern section of West Zorra township.in New York, who owns a farm on the 13th line of East Zorra.Emphasizing the opportunities which were available to every per­son in Canada, Dr. Wearing spoke on the subject of "True Success." what it entailed and the way to go about achieving it.It wras the speaker’s opinion that the simplest definition of suc­cess was "the satisfactory achieve­ment of something attempted," ■ and he pointed out three ways through which to gain it.Firstly, the individual must be proud of the work, that he is do­ing; second, a person must under­take his work with patience and perseverance; and finally, “true success will come if a man feels that he has a place in God's scheme and puts his ability to the service of those about him."Introduced by Edwin Parker, clerk of East Zorra, Dr. Wearing was thanked on behalf of the as­sociation by ex-Warden J. F. Mc­Donald, Woodstock.Clair Peers, retiring president, welcomed the members present, stating he was glad to see that so many had been able to attend. He thought it was a fine thing to get together once a year to meet old friends.Ex-reeve Allan Kneale. Brant- j ford, voiced the appreciation of the association to Mr. Peers and retiring secretary-treasurer. Car­men Facey, East Zorra, for the “efficient way they carried out their duties during the past year."Members approved a motion that the 1951 meeting of the or­ganization be held as in uast years on the first Wednesday after the Labor Day week-end. The event will take place in its usual site, the Alt adore,BOUNTY KATESA detailed report on the pre­sent wolf and fox bounty rates in Ontario, along with pelt mark­ings, has been forwarded to Ox­ford County by the fish and wild­life division of the Department of Lands and Forests, Ready For Province-Wide Galt ContestOxford Barber Shop Quartet in "Secret Training"BA .1. STEWART WATSON Free Ritbi* Woodstock Rurenu WOODSTOCK. Sept 7 - At long Iasi the top-drawer secret nf Ox- fbM's ( .Mints Council has hmi opened and the well-hidden train­ing quarters of the Oxford County Council Barber Shop Quartet has been found.The elusive trail wound through man# county townships before a casual remark dropped by Reeve Arthur Maedel, the singing baker of Norwich, led to The Free Press treeing the quarry in h local hotel.Accept ClmllengeAt the last County Council ses­sion. Oxford's law makers decided to accept a challenge issued to all Ontario county councils for n bar­ber shop quartet contest to be held at the Galt Fair at 7 p.m., Septem­ber 22. The brashly-worded chal­lenge was issued jointly on behalf o.' the Waterloo Council and the South Waterloo Agriculture So­ciety.Oxford immediately accepted and Warden Robert Rudy conducted an elimination contest in the base­ment of the county court house.Reeve Rowland B. Fry. a ster­ling singer from Blenheim Town- । ship, was appointed to whip his i charges into shape. Carrying the Oxford colors into the fray, be­sides Coach Fry, are Reeve Clar­ence Stover, South Norwich; Reeve Alster Clarke, West Zorra, and Reeve Maedel.Figuratively speaking. Coach Fry and company dropped off the face of the earth and went into strict training at a secret hide­out. At various times, according to rumor, queer noises emanated from almost every point in Ox­ford.iOxford's Berber Shop Quartet above, left to right, are in fine voice. They ore: Reeve Clarence Stover, South Norwich, first tenor; Reeve Alster Clarke, West Zorra, second tenor; Reeve Rowland Fry, Blenheim, baritone and coach; Reeve Arthur Maedel, Norwich, bass. (Photo by Fr ee Press Woodstock Bureau.)County councilors and county of­ficials clammed up on the subject of the quartet’s whereabouts. Threats and bribery proved of no avail and it wasn’t until Reeve Maedel carelessly remarked that he was due in Woodstock for a singing practice that the trail got hot.While checking likely points, a1 blast of male voices resounded in the dining room of a local hotel. Manager Wilfred Lemon, it seems, had contributed to the plot by hiding the quarter there.Hideout FoundThe long hunt was over. Coach Fry had his men blending well on “Carry Me Back to Old Virginia” when the sudden eruption of the press threw Reeve Clarke. Ox­ford’s most eligible bachelor, off key.Realizing that the lid was off,the quartet became voluble and even consented to having a pic­ture taken. "You can tell our pub­lic that we are worthy of support on September 22, Reeve Stover de­clared.The competition at Galt will cer­tainly receive an added boost from the intrepid Oxford outfit who have adopted the attitude “the more the merrier.”Oxford Councillors Win Close Harmony ContestA strenuous two-month training program paid off last night as Ox­ford’s County Council Quartet won the title of the best barbershop quartet in six counties in a contest held at Galt Fair.The Oxford county council mem­bers came out on top in a compe­tition with quartets from the county councils of Perth, Essex, Waterloo, Wellington and Carle­ton.Harmonious members of the lo­cal four included Reeve Roland Fry, Blenheim; Reeve Arthur Mae­del, Norwich; Reeve Alster Clarke,ON POSTAL STAFFTom Sutherland, Princess street, who has been a turnkey at ^Oxford jail for several years, has resigned his position there and joined the staff of the Woodstock 'post office. He began his new duties this week.West Zorra, and Reeve Clarence Stover, South Norwich.The Rose Bowl, symbolic of the championship, was presented to .the winning group by Dr. Leslie Bell, who judged the singing con­test.Dr. Bell, founder of the Leslie Bell Singers^ Toronto, said it wasn’t the best singing he had heard. But it was singing of the people, by the people, and Canada needed more of it.The Oxford quartet was whipped into shape by Mr. Fry, who was handed the job at the June session of county council, when a challenge to participate in the barbershop singing competition was hurled by । Waterloo county council.From that time up until the Galt contest, the four council members had been engaged in an arduous training program designed to give them a victory', which it did.^om^bnE.nhazij TAVISTOCK FALL FAIR TAVISTOCK, ONTARIO'Diidac/ & ^atutduif, cSejit. S & g zn1950 * ........JI. phibidknt NOT TRANSFERABLE•CCRCTAMV Oxford Quartet Tops at Harmony... - . ML*Members of the Oxford barber shop quartet, winners of the County Councils' Trophy, at the Galt Fair, gave credit for their championship performance to Dave Richards, of Woodstock, their coach. Richards is at the left. Others, left to right, are: Art Maedel, Roly Fry and Clarence Stover. Alster Clarke is fourth member of the quartet.HOWAV. .PALM TO PINE — Three Scotch pines have been planted on a Winnipeg boulevard to mark the northern terminus of the Palm to Pine highway, stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to Winnipeg. Errick Willis, retiring president of the Canadian Good Roads As­sociation, is shown planting the third pine. Behind him is Hon. R. F. McWilliams, left, lieutenant-governor of Manitoba, and L. C. Frank, United States consul - general in Winnipeg. _(Cp Photo)CONVENTIONOxford Health Unit sanitary in­spectors J. L. Griffith and Glen Crandall have been authorized by the unit's board to attend the 16th annual national convention of sanitary inspectors scheduled for Montreal on November 6, 7i and 8.COUNTY HOME BOARDRegular monthly meeting of the county home board is sche­duled for the county home on Wednesday evening. Special guests at the session will be members of the 1949 board.COUNCIL QI ARTHTThe Oxford County Council Oumfri, provincial chaampiom, «»* making their first public ap- ppMiaiw singers In Norwich on Friday evening, Ociot^r 13. Thirteen may he a dubious num­ber, hut the melodious counclllnraj Iori they will measure up to ad­vance publicity and thus make a sizable contribution to the Nor­wich Artificial fee Fund. Mr-m- bent of the quartet are Reeve Roland R, Fray of Blenheim, Reeve Arthur Mandel of Norwich, Reeve A later Clarke of West Zorra and Reetn Clarence Stover of Soutli Norwich./Museum Gets Many VisitsThis year has been a busy one for the curator of the Oxford County Museum, Miss E. C. Nes­bitt. Attendance has gone up con­siderably this year. Tourists were the main group all summer. This year most of the visitors were from the British Isles, and not from the United States and Can­ada as in previous years, museum officials said.The museum covers every phase of life from the first settlers down to the present day. All its displays deal with Oxford County life, past and present.The Oxford County Museum, the only one of its kind in Ontario, for the past three years has been functioning in the Woodstock City Hall It was started partly as an experiment by the Department of Education and partly by a handful of Woodstock citizens.As for the future the muselm will continue to expand if its first three years in operation are anv indication.Oxford County Has Interest, New HospitalOxford County will have a stake of 510,000 by 1952 in the new St. । Marys Memorial Hospital, which will be open for public inspection this Friday and Saturday.According to L, K. Coles, county clerk and treasurer, county coun­cil approved a crant of 510,000 to­wards the hospital’s building fund in 1948. Payments were arranged on a 52,00 a year basis. So far the hospital has received two-fifths of this grant and the third instalment will be forwarded in December.Allocation of the grant was fav­ored by council in view of the fact that a number of Oxford citizens were admitted to the hospital each year. St. Marys is situated roughly two miles north of the county’s north-western boundary, almost directly adjacent to East Nissouri township.The hospital's board notified the council members at their October session that they would be invited to attend the official opening of the new medical centre scheduled for November 2.Deputy- reeve John McLeod, of East Nissouri, is a hospital board official, serving on the propertv and finance committee.INGERSOLL NORTH AND WEST OXFORDFALL FAIRAugust 21, 22, 23, 195099th Annual ExhibitionNorth Norwich Agricultural SocietySEPTEMBER 22nd, 23rd, 1950COMPLIMENTARYCOMPLIMENTARYAdmit........and LadyMr......................-.....And Lady.Not to be taken up ut the sureHARRY ELLERY, Prnideal.ALEX AMOS, Secretary.HORN QAHHOXJL. I’rcxhlent». CKO KT, Hev7-TN««. Ontario Conservationists | See T.V.A. Area ProjectsRunning across the top of Fan­shawe Dam, a now road will Unk the fourth and fifth concessions. KT. J. Cameron Wilson told mem­bers of the Ontario fjbnservatfou and Retorvstation Association dur­ing r tour of eohsorvation projects yesterday. ,Dr. Wilson, chairman. Upper Thames Valley Conservation Au­thority. spoke to O.C.R.A. members at his farm Home near Hyde Park. [ returns water to the stream lower Then? touring members watched | down.a demonstration by a mechanical tree planter.They also visited site of Fan­shawe Dani, the farm of David McEwen, near Byron, and form ponds in the Ingersoll and Beach- viUe areas. Later they attended a dinner at Woodstock, when the annual meeting and election of officers was held.Reveals Road Link। Outlining the $4,000,000 conserva- ; tion project, of which almost $3,- 000,000, will be used to build the i.• dam, Dr. Wilson said the new highway would be part of 8 scenic drive through the park area sur­rounding the artificial lake.He told O.C.R.A. members that 800.000 bags of cement would be j used in the dam proper, along with j two million feet of lumber. About 300,000 cubic yards of earth would be moved.The dam will be 1,800 feet long with a 200-foot concrete centre section. Wings of the dam will be of earth with a clay core.He said it has been estimated that underground water levels might be raised as far rs 50 miles from effectDamsamethe permanent lake. This had been noted at Atwood in Ohio, approximately the size as Fanshawe and with similar surrounding soil.Forest PlansF. S. Newman, superintendent, St. Williams Forestry Station, spoke briefly on the hundreds of varieties of trees to be found on Dr. Wilson's farm. He mentioned paw­paws, tulip trees, walnut, butter­nut, shagbark hickory, ash, oak elm and cherry as a few of the many varieties planted there by Dr. Wilson.He told O.C.R.A members that 40.000,000 trees would be available from the province's four tree sta­tions this fall and next spring, with even greater numbers avail­able in future years.The mechanical planter, three of which have been purchased by T.VA. for use in Middlesex, Perth and Oxford counties, was demon­strated by I. C. Marritt, district forester, Hespeler.See Tree PlanterTowed by a tractor, the machine can plant up to 1,500 trees an hour, compared to 1,000 a day by a single man. A double plow turns back sod, leaving a shallow trench about 18 inches wide. A smaller double plow opens a narrow channel in the earth, about three inches wide, by three or four inches deep. Into this opening the bperator on the machine drops a tree seedling.As the machine moves along, flanges force the earth thrown up by the small plow back around the seedling. The operator then re­leases the seedling, and a pair of wheels pressed tight to the ground by the operator's weight, push tho earth tight around the tree.About 25 O.C.R.A. members from Perth, Huron, Lambton, Norfolk, Elgin. Kent and Oxford counties attended. Middlesex nnd Essex , counties were not represented, 1 though In zone one of the associa- | tion.See Strip CroppingFrom Dr. Wilson's farm, the ; party proceeded to the David Mc­Ewen farm, near Byron, where they viewed strip cropping, gulley correction and reforestation pro­ject*.Cutting across London with police escort, the party then drove ♦o the blind fourth, northeast,., London, where they viewed trie® ■ of Fanshawe Dam. Leonard John- Hson, T V A. wv r<-Ury-treasurer, dr.- fl xcrlbed features of the dam, point- fl ing out that office hut for con- fl fracton was already going up.BenchvlUe, nnd Fred Lowes, Bdach-jville, where members viewed ponds.The Riddle farm has been cropped, and has a fnrmfarm:Ml pond,!The Low.&s farm hns what Mr, Johnson termed “an excellent ex­ample” of a by-pass pond. This' typo of pond draws water from a stream to a depression, natural or' artificial to make the pond, thenTOBACCO PRICEFOX BOUNTIESG&unty Clerk and Treasurer L. K. Coles made payment on two iox bounties during September to hunters in 'West and East Zorra. The pair nf bounties brought the year’s total to 261. There wore no bounties paid in September of 1949 when the cumulative total was 333.Conservationists VisitFarm Ponds in DistrictTwo Beachvlllo farms were In- Dr. J. Cameron Wilson, T.V.A. eluded on a tour of T.V.A. area . chairman, al Hyde Parke, conaervation projects undertaken I The mechanical planter whs yestorday afternoon by over 30 rone nf throe which have been members of the Ontario Conserv- purchased by the T.V.A. for rp- ation and Reforestation Assocla foreslation work In Oxford, Mid-tion.Delegates to the asodatton's annual meeting visited the farm of Cecil Riddle where they sur­veyed strip cropping and a farm pond.From there they went to the farm of Fred Lowes to inspect what Leonard Johnston. T.V.A, secretary, who was directing the tour, termed "an excellent exam­ple of a by-pass pond."This type of pond draws water from a stream to a depression, natural or artificial to make the pond, then returns waler to the .stream lower down.Previously touring members had watched a demonstration by a mechanical tree planter and in­spected a woodlot at the farm of Forty-Four Cent Minimum Average Price Set: Two Cents Over 1949diesex and Perth counties.From Dr. Wilson's-farm, the! party proceeded to the David Mc- Ewan farm, Byron, where they viewed strip cropping, gulley cor­rection methods and reforesta­tion projects.Cutting across London, they head&d northeast to Inspect the site of the Fanshawe Dam where! construction is expected, to begin within the next two weeks.Representatives from Oxford County making the tour Included county council reforestation com­mittee. Committee members pres­ent included reeve Fred Killing, East Zorra; reeve Oscar Sippel, Blandford; deputy-reeve Harley McBeth, Dereham, and county clerk and treasurer L. K. Coles.of Cecil Riddl. TVA's New Tree Planter InspectedMembers of the Ontario Conservation and Reforestation Association gather around a mechanical tree planter, first to be used by the Upper Thames Valley Conservation Authority, in a demonstration at the farm of Dr. J.Cameron Wilson, near Hyde Park, yesterday. Leonard Johnson, T.V.A. secretary-treasurer, explained features of the planter. It will plant 1,500 trees an hour, com­pared to 1,000 a day previously planted by "a good man."SPEEDSTER—One of the speedsters in Class B at the soap box derby is shown as he went flashing down the King street hill. —(Staff Photo)SCAFFOLDINGScatfolding was erected this morning at the county court house a« workmen began a three- week campaign to point up the bricks, repair the eavest roughing and generally improve the appear­ance of the building, Work isKEP AI RSChipped mortar op the south­west corner of the county court house whlil receive repairs. Work­men were constructing an exten­sive framework of steel tubing this morning on which to build a series of platforms to get at. the various trouble sources.AN EXTENSIVE FRAMEWORK OF STEEL TUBING had to be erected around the southwest corner of the county court house so that workmen could get into posi­tion for necessary repairs to the chipped mortar-work between the building’s stone blocks. Starting at the top, the repair crew gradually will work down the side of the tower dismantling the framework section by section as they descend. While they are up there, they will do other jobs as well, such as eavestrough repairs, painting and replacing cracked or broken window panes.— (Staff Photo) A DELEGATION FROM OXFORD COUNTY left Wood- stock yesterday morning by bus for the 1950 Internation­al Plowing Match near Alliston, Ontario. The group shown above includes a large representation of Oxford County council members, several officials of the Oxford Plowmen's Association, Mayor Milburn, Monty Werry, representing the Woodstock Board of Trade, GeorgeLarge Oxford Delegation To Visit Plowing MatchscopeA sizeable delegation from Ox-great deal of preparatoryBell, agriculture representative for this area and i ony Duncan of the Sentinel-Review. The delegation has a common interest in attending this year. They are inter­ested in seeing the plowing match in operation and to learn some of the details of the preparatory work neces- sary for such a large undertaking. The 1950 Internation­al Plowing Match will be held in Oxford. —(Staff photo)covered by the Interna- Plowing competitions.Oxford County Plowmen's, tional The' Association is naturally intcrest-cd in the match since they have been selected as the sponsors of the event next year. Mayor Mil­work, burn will be present to find out turned what the city must do and Mr.ford County left Woodstock by I before the initial furrow is-------bus this morning bound for the over here next year. Countless Wherry has been delegated to in-COMMITTEgS MEETMembers of county council's road and agriculture committee met after the adjournment, oi the regular council meeting this morning to consider several items of business and prepare their re­ports for presentation.1950 International Plowing Match, which is now in its second day near Alliston, Ontario, 20 miles southwest of Barrie.Thc group includes a large rep- ' resent at ion of Oxford county I ecur.ril members, several officials j of the Oxford Plowmen's Associ-counrilation, MontyMayor Wilson Milburn, j Wherry, representing thedetails will have'to be gone over form the local Board of Trade and an efficient organizational what steps must be taken in mak- scheme Io run the ’51 compeli- frig arrangements for the com- tion will have to be put into full petition's success.running order. To len^ colof to the appearanceBy a visit to Alliston. the local of the Oxford delegation on the delegates hope to obtain a con- scene of the plowing match, mem- siderable- amount of helpful in-bers of the Ingersoll Pipe Band formation through which they are making the trip to provide a can make the event in Oxford skirling musical reminder thatConservation reportCounty clerk and treasurer L. K. Coles informed council mem­bers today that the report of the provincial legislature’s select com­mittee on conservation had been received and was available for in­spection.Woodstock Board of Trade,George Bell, agriculture repre- j sentative for this area, and Tony j Duncan of the Sentinel-Review. bribed by Warden Robert Rudyas good and perhaps better than next year the competition will be it has been in previous years. staged in Oxford County.The second Interest was des-Although the men making the at yesterday’s session of county trip are members of different or-1 councU when he said council' ganizations, they all have a com- 3----* - -----v- —mon interest that is directing, their attention to the plowing j match and the activities taking1 place in conjunction with itmembers would be on hand toadvertise the fact that next year the match would be held in this district. Extensive promotion is a necessary factor, he pointed out,Use Police Radio Relay To Reach Oxford SheriffThis interest is two-fold. First . for success of any under. the assigning of the 1951 match fakingr particularly one with the to Oxford County will mean a IOxford Delegation Back From Promotion JourneyA colorful delegation from Ox­ford County arrived at the Inter­national Plowing Match near Al­liston yesterday afternoon to let everyone in the vicinity know that next year's competition would be held in this district.The local group probably drew more attention than any other single event at the match as thousands of spectators looked on while two pipers skirled tunes on their bagpipes and a large bann­er proclaimed that Oxford would be the site of the match in 1951,Promotional and advertising ac-CONSIDER SWEEPTAKES County council will considerarequest from Welland county to endorse a resolution asking the Dominion government to legalize sweeptakes in Canada tor hospital purposes. 'Die resolution advises this action to relieve the over­burdened taxpayer in view of the increasing costs of hospitalization and the many requests for grants by hospital boards for assistance to cover "their uncontrollable ex­penditures."tivity saw over thirty Oxford rep­resentatives undertake a parade through the extensive tented city which had been set up as an ex­hit?: area.The delegation was dressed on a Scots motif for the visit with । every member wearing a tartan cap and tie, as well as triangular placards advertising the location of the 1951 match.Unconcerned with the rain, which turned much of the grounds into sections of mud, the Oxford boosters travelled a circuitous route through the exhibit area led by the pipers. Length of the march was estimated at almost two miles.Preceding the parade the local representation, which included members of county and city coun­cils, the Oxford County Plowmen’s Association, the department of agriculture and the Woodstock Board of Trade, was welcomed atAs Oxford County Sheriff Alfred Bishop walked through the "tented city” at the International Plowing Match at Alliston Thursday he suddenly heard his name blared forth on the loud speakers.Following instructions to report to the head office, he hurried over and was informed that his mother was seriously ill in Woodstock.Sheriff Bishop hurried to the waiting bus he was about to board when he heard the message, grab­bed his baggage, and a moment later was rushed out on the high­way bv an Aurora Provincial Pol-ice detachment cruiser on duty at the plowing match.Less than two hours from the time Woodstock Provincial Police heard that Sheriff Bishop was needed at the hospital, he was en­tering the city limits with deputy Sheriff J. B. Martin who met the Aurora cruiser at Brampton.The message of his mother's sud­den illness was radioed from Wood- stock to London, then to Mount Forest. A cruiser was dispatched at once to find him in the mass of people attending the match.Today, Mr. Bishop's mother is reported in serious condition.Sx "t' ta luncheon given by Simcoe Coun­ty-Brief addresses of welcome were made by Roy Shaver, president of the Ontario Plowmerfs Associa­tion and W. R. Benson, warden of Simcoe County. Warden Robert] Rudy, Oxford, expressed the ap­preciation of the local group.After luncheon the Oxford rep­resentatives toured the site of the match, comparing notes with sponsoring officials to find out the best way of organizing and ar­ranging the '51 match in this dis­trict. They generally agreed that Oxford would have a job on its hands in making plans for an event of such proportions.PENSION PLANA bylaw providing for a pension plan for employees of the county was passed by county council at the last meeting of the October session. Under the bylaw, muni­cipal workers will receive exten­sive retirement benefits.REQUEST GRANTThe Embro and West Zorra branch of (he Canadian Red Cross Society has requested a grant of $500 from county council to cover the organization's work in the coming year,BOARD OF AUDITThe quarterly meeting of the Board of Audit was held this morning in the county court house for consideration of admin­istrationof justice accounts.Members present included Judge Eric Cross, chairman; city trea­surer J. D. Hill: county clerk and treasurer L. K. Coles; and Reeve Thomas Pellow. West Oxford, chairman of county council’s fi­nance committee.APPREC1AT1ONThree hospitals in Oxford Coun­ty extended their appreciation for grants approved by county council this year in letters read before council this morning. Included were Woodstock General Hos­pital, Tillsonburg Soldiers Mem­orial Hospital and Alexandria Hospital, Ingersoll. The grants totalled $12,000. NINTH ANNUAL— OXFORD COUNTYPLOWING MATCHTUES. OCT. 17th, 1950ALSTER CLARK FARM4 miles west of No. 19 Highway on Maplewood SideroadPRIZE LIST: Horse Drawn ClassesClass 1: Sod—Open. $12, $10, $8, $6, $4.Class 2: Sod—Open to Oxford Count}'.Plowmen who have won first prize in this class, three times since 1943 are not eligible to plow in this class. $10, $9, $8, $5, $4.Class 3: Sod—Open to Oxford County Boys 17 years of age and under. $10, $9, $8, $7, $6, $5, $4, $3.Class 4: Sod—No Handling Class—Open to Oxford County Plowmen. No handling allowed. No stopping to foot furrows. Finish must be made with two horses. No leading of horses. $10, $8, $6, $4, $2.Tractor Drawn ClassesClass 5: Sod—Open. $15, $12, $10, $8, $6, $4.Class 6: Sod—-2 Furrow Plows. Open to Oxford County. Plowmen who have won first prize in Class 6 three times since 1943 are not eligible to plow in this class.First prize: one-half ton fertilizer donated by Wm. Stone Sons, Limited, Value $17.50; cash $15.00—$32.50.$12, $10, $8, $6, $4, $4, $4, $4.Class 7: Sod—3 Furrows. Open to Residents of Oxford County. $15, $12, $10, $8, $6, $4.Class 8: Sod—No-Handling Class. 2 Furrow or 3 Furrow. Open to Oxford County. Furrows not less than 11 inches. $15, $12, $10, $8, $6, $4.Class 9: Sod—Row Crop Tractor Class. Open to Oxford County Plowmen. $15, $12, $10, $8, $6, $4.Class 10: Sod—2 or 3 Furrows. Open to Oxford County boys 16 years of age and un­der.First prize—Tray donated by the Robt. Simpson Co. Value $11.00 and cash $15.00. $12, $10, $8, $6, $5, $4, $3.Cias 11: Sod—Open to Oxford County boys 20 years of age and under. Not less than 10 inch bottoms to be used. Boys who have previously plowed in class 6 are not eligible. $15, $12, $10, $8, $6, $5, $4, $3.Class 12: Mounted Plow Class—Any number of furrows. Open to Oxford County. $15, $12, $10, $8, $6, $5, $4, $3.Class 13: Special Class for Non-Farmers—Contestants to plow one round with a sin­gle furrow walking plow. Entry fee 50c. Five prizes—dressed chickens. Prizes donated by Oxford Farmers’ Co-operative, Woodstock.HORSE SHOWClass 14: Best Draft Team—$20, $12, $10, $8, $6, $4. First prize donated by Can­ada Permanent Trust Co., Woodstock.a< uui NTSCounty council approved a by- providing for uIP payment of orders and accounts H(CU!>pd In running the coumy’* admimMra- llon. rhetr u^'r* 1H ’lengthy pages of listed accounts lot ap­proval.SUNDAY SPORTSNo action will be taken on a petition of the Women's Society of World Service and Ladies' Aid of Zion Evangelical Church q! Tavistock asking county council to oppose any vote, on Sunday sports in the county. Council’s printing and resolutions comrnit- lee noted that the Sunday sports i question is definitely a problem for local municipalities.BACK RESOLUTIONCounty council endorsed a reso­lution from Welland county coun­cil advocating an increase of $200 in the annual earnings allowed for pensioners. A copy of this en­dorsement will he sent to Welland council.REJECT SWEEPSTAKECounty council turned down a request from Welland county' council for endorsement of a resolution asking the Dominion Government to legalize sweep­stakes in Canada to meet in­creasing costs of hospitalization.FILE REQUESTA request for a grant of $500 from the Embro and West Zorra Red Cross Society for expendi-, tures. next year was filed by county council last night, to be referred for the consideration of the 1951 council.•MAGISTRATE’S OFFICEThe question of an office for the county magistrate was refer­red for the consideration of the 1951 county council on the recom­mendation of the property com­mittee made at last night's meet­ing.OTHER ATTRACTIONSMammoth Machinery Display — OxfordJunior Farmer Tractor Driving Finals Lunch will be served on the grounds by the ladies of the Brooksdale Women’s InstituteFor further particulars contact the Secretary, GEORGE E. BELLOntario Department of Agriculture, Woodstock, Ont.—National Sahty CouncilRated the most modern school in Ontario, the new Tillsonburg District High School, teen here, will be officially opened tonight,। Leaders in many fields will take part in the ceremonies os the public gets its first chanceI to inspect the $575,000 structure which) serves a wide area about the town. Souvenir booklets are being provided for all visitorsI tonight, (Photo by Langford, Tdhonburg) -=— -^w-u ~- »» THE FREE PRESS. LONDON, ONTARIO. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER IB. INkwr ।Competition Keen At OxfordPlowing MatchFourth man in the annual Oxford County plowing match yesterday so far as horse-drawn "shares" were concerned was Alfred Dickie, of R.R. 1, Jerseyville. His fourth was m the open sod event.Review Health Unit Sick Leave PolicyEntertainment By Kiwanian^ At County HomeThe Kiwanis Club held a differ- ent type of meeting last night. In­stead of their usual hotel meet­ing, they met Informally at the County Homo, near Woodstock, and put on a rousing program for the old people.Judging by the applause the program was appreciated. At its conclusion Les McKerral, organiz­er of the entertainments, and members of the Kiwanis Club dis­tributed treats to the audience.Taking part in the program were Pet6r Tillich, with his piano ac- cordian, Tommy Barnes with the electric guitar, and fiddlers Wal­ter Brown and Earl Greer, and Mrs. Rita Free at the piano. Members of the Kiwanis Club pitched in.Wes Scarrow played several piano numbers, and the hastily-; formed Woodstock Glee Club were called back for a second number. In the club were Bob Matthews, Bill Spurgeon, Dick Taylor, Les McKerral. Buddy Gordon, Vic Muth and Rene Davis.Rene also acted as master of ceremonies, and was a great fav­orite with the old folks.Peter Tillich and Tommy Barnes were called back several times,; and appeared to enjoy the show as much as the audience. The old time fiddle music made a great hit.Tommy Kerr, of the County Home, pitched in and played the piano for the fiddlers for several numbers. His agile fingers made the upright piano rock on the platform. He was one of the eve* ning’s outstanding performers.At the conclusion of the show. Robert Forbes, superintendent o! the Home, thanked the iKwanii Club for coming out.Board Members to Study Reports of Other UnitsThe question of a definite, set sick leave policy fo rstaff mem­bers of the Oxford Health Unit was given a thorough inspection by the unit's board at a meeting held last^night.Dr. O. C. Powers brought the matter to the board's attention to get some set policy established. Since the unit’s inception in 1945 every case has been dealt with as It came up, with no rule of thumb to guide decision.When the problem was discussed at the Board's September meeting, it was decided to contact other health units in the province to find ; out what their policies were.Replies were received from 21 units, nine of which had no sick leave plan in operation. Compil­ation of data from the other 12 showed a marked trend to accum­ulative sick leave, which ranged in duration from 60 days to "in­definitely.” Sick leave benefits for the majority were on the cred­INTERNATIONALInternationalPLOWING; MATCH — [PLOWING g MATCHADMIT ONE § ADMIT ONEPLOWING MATCHKi / w !it basis of one and a half days a month.Board members indicated they were in favor of a policy of ac­cumulated sick leave with pay only in cases of illness. Mention­ed was a scheme on the basis of one and a half days a month ac­cumulative to one year. The sick leave would have a cash value only for actual illness cases.The proposed plan, if set. into operation, may be retroactive to start of service with the health unit, with deductions made for sickness benefits received during that period.Final decision on the matter was laid over until the November meeting. Board members will, in the meantime, study the detailed reports submitted by the Ontario units and they were asked by Chairman Roger Hawkins to con­sider a concrete proposal for the next meetinguaAl LawrenceLeaves ForceOne of Ontario's most respected police officers, a member of the Ontario Provincial Police for 19 years, Corporal Al Lawrence has resigned his position with the police in order to enter private business.Corporal Lawrence was born at Durham, in Grey county, nnd re­ceived his education there. In 1931 he joined the provincial police in Toronto, where he attended courses in the Toronto police school.His first appointment was at Lindsay where he served as a constable with the detachment there. He was transferred short- ly there after to Tilbury where he served years.From Tilbury he came to Ox­ford county where he has served ever since. For nine years he was in Ingersoll, and in 1947 he was transferred to Woodstock where he assumed charge of the detachment.He was promoted to the rank of corporal the year after he arrived in Woodstock.Corporal Lawrence is leaving the force to operate the Markdale Lumber Limited, at. Markdale.A married man, he is a member of First Baptist Church, and of the Woodstock Kiwanis Chib. On leave of absence from his police duties for the past nine months, he has been unable to take an active part in the club during that time.During his absence Constable Neil Chamberlain was in charge of the Woodstock detachment, and he is continuing in that post pend­ing further arrangements. Oxford Changes Course of Nith RiverCompletion of a new channel in the Nith River to protect an endangered bridge was recently inspected by the Oxford road committee. The new 800-foot chqrinel had to be constructed in order to save the bridge at that point and the county road running north from Princeton to Washington. The new channel is shown at left while the old river bed can be seen in the right background, (Photo by Watson, Free Press Woodstock Bureau.)AT OPENINGSeveral members of Oxford county council were on hand for the official opening of St. Marys Memorial Hospital Thursday afternoon. Included in the dele­gation was deputy-reeve J. K. Mc-| Leod, East Nissouri, council’s rep­representative on the hospital's board of directors.Student Patch TestFigures Are GivenMORE ITEMS ARE ACQUIRED BY OXFORD COUNTY MUSEUMAmong the articles recently donated to the Oxford museum are: a Smith typewriter, with two keyboards, one for capitals and one for ordinary letters; a crimp­ing iron, for crimping lace; a bor­ing machine, once used in the construction of barns; and a grab­ble fork, used in harvesting hay.Another donation, of interestto those familiar with Wood­stock's history', is a water colour painting of the ruins of the Van- sittart homestead. The painting was done by Herbert Milnes, of Woodstock, in 1949. The ruins as they are painted in this picture can still be seen on the second concession of Blandford, about three miles north-east of the city.92 Children Discovered With Positive ReactionPatch testing of public school students in the city has been completed. Dr. O. C. Powers, Ox­ford Health Unit director, said 1.778 tests had been made with 92 children having a positive reac­tion to them.2 THE SENTINEL-REVIEW, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1950HEALTH BOARD MEMBERS GET THEIR FIAJ SHOTS—With the possible exception of Allan Horton, Ingersoll representative, who is shown receiving his in­jection, and Aid. Ab Downing, standing on his left with a vaguely apprehensive smile, everyone present seemed to enjoy the anti-flu innoculatlon activities that were carried on at the county court house last night. 'Theshots for health board members are an annual event. Shown above from left to right are: county clerk and treasurer L. K. Coles; Aid. Downing; Roger Hawkins, Tillsonburg, board chairman (partially visible in the background); Mr. Horton; Miss Margaret Grieve, super­visor of nurses for the unit; and Dr. O. C. Powers, unit director. —(Staff Photo) (jtfood&fozkTS THE geographical and commercial | heart of Oxford County- is in the heart of the Southern Ontario Penin­sula, which is surrounded by a chain of inland lakes, rivers, and canals, forming the very hub of the North American Continent.On the ridge of land formed by the basins of the Thames and Grand Rivers, surrounded by rich fertile acres, fed by innumerable springs from which, close by, it draws its pure water supply.Sitting right on the age-old Indian trail running from the Niagara to St, Clair Rivers which later was called theONTARIO CANADAthe Governors’ Road, then Dundas Street or Road, over which, guided by the Mohawk Chief Brant, the first Governor of Upper Canada, John Graves Simcoe, in the winter of 1793, started search for a capital, and to plot the territory.On this trip he made camp on what is now Woodstock and plotted it for a town site.This became the territory which, in 1830, Surveyor Gen­eral Chcwett pro­nounced “the most valuable land in the province”.In Chainplain’s Nar­rations of 1615-16, the earliest inhabitants re­corded were the pow­erful Neutral Indian Nation of fierce war­riors of extraordinary strength and size, gov­erned by Great Chief Souharissen.In 1626, the first white man, Friar Daillon boldly en­tered the realm of the terrible Chieftain, as­tounding the IndiansGroat War MemorialInto this cradle of warriors, heroes and martyrs came toling through the forest the first white settler, to what is now Woodstock, from Cooperstown, New York State—Zacharia Burtch, a U. E. Loyalist, and his family, settling different members of his family along the south side of Dundas St.. One of their homes, still standing, is the oldest building in the City.In 1808, he helped organize (and was its first Deacon) the first religious Bap­tist body in the County.In 1820, came Lamports, Barrow- cloughs, Dibbles and others, settling op­posite on the north side of Dundas St.Lc* op nt.°odstocK-°May, 1950ToThe Canadian Bandmasters AssociationSirs-We were exceedingly gratified when you chose our City as the site of your 1950 Convention. It is indeed an honor and we appreciate it as such.We refer to our City as "The City Beautiful" and we are sure that you will agree, and, may I assure you that we will do all in our power to make your stay in our City both pleasant and memorable.MayorThis tiny settlement, called Oxford, after­wards changed to Woodstock, when a Post Office was estab­lished in 1835.A school was erect­ed and taught by the first Doctor — Live Hoyt Perry, son-in- law of Zacharia Burtch and in 1822 the first religious body was formed—Baptist, and met for worship in the school.The character of this first family, whose ancestry dates back to the founding of the first American settle­ment, may be summed up as of many other of our pioneers, by this tribute to Archi­bald Burtch upon his death—“The memory of his generous gifts and honourable life still remain as one of the noblest of the pioneers of this beau­tiful county”.Space forbids fur­ther mention of Wood­stock’s long and fas­cinating history. Suf­fice it to say, with its endless stream ofwith his very fearlessness, until his death by treachery.In faded manuscripts, Daillon ex­claims, “Incomparably beautiful, the most beautiful and fruitful land I have yet explored.”Fourteen years later came Chaumonet and Brebeuf, the latter suffering martyr­dom by the Indians.In 1648, the Iroquois swept over the land exterminating the Hurons and Neu­trals, and leaving utter desolation in their wake.Twenty years later came La Salle, Joliet, Dollier, and Salinee, the latter supplying the earliest existing map of Ontario dated 1670, and Father Salinee recorded—“This County I call the earthly Paradise of Canada”.2MR. ROBERT RUDY Warden of Oxford Countyproducts have gone forth an army of people, from Oxford County and the City, famed in letters, art, music and science, in every line of endeavour. Here is a few named at random—Laura Ingersoll Secord, heroine; Flor­ence Carlyle, artist; Isabel Ecclestone McKay, poetess: Evelyn Fletcher, in­ventor of the Fletcher Musical Kinder­garten System; Thos. Wilson, discoverer of acetylene gas; Col. Joe Boyle.Much of the historical importance may not even be touched on here, but the very name of Woodstock is the sweetest and dearest music to her many absent sons and daughters, wherever they may be in the world!THE CANADIAN BANDMASTERHEALTH UNIT MEETS — The Oxford Health Unit Board met Tuesday night in Tillsonburg in the new unit office in the basement of the Public Library. Main busi­ness was the decision to allow the staff one and one-half days a month for sick leave. Shown here, left to right, are those who attended the meeting: A. V. Downing, Dr. A. P. Taylor, Miss Norah Hicks, Miss Margaret Grieve, Roger Hawkins, chairman; L. K. Coles, secre­tary-treasurer; A. R. Horton, Bob Rudy, W. E. Juli, Dr. O. C. Powers, and Ken Anderson, mayor of Tillsonburg.-—(Staff Photo) 4GET INSTRUCTION ON PROPER METHODS OF HANDLING FOODOver 75 employees from city restaurants, bakeries, grocery and meat store* received valuable information on proper food handling methods from members of the Oxford Health Unit yobterdny afternoon. I THE SENTINELREVIEW, WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 8, 1950A'ills-•MBSICounty Roads Members Meet Highways BossCounty council’s road commit- toe conferred wlfh Mon. George H. DoUCett, Ontario Minister of Hig- ways, this week with dlscuMlons centred mainly on Ironing out the local problems concerning govern­ment subsidies.Committee chairman, Reeve Grant Sutherland. East. Nissouri. said this morning that Mr. Dou- cett touched briefly on future pro­jects when he intimated that shor­tage of steel next year might ne­cessitate curtailment of some con­struction work.According to Mr. Sutherland, the highways minister implied that certain projects might be curtailed to some extent in 1951. Judging from Mr. Doucet.t's remarks, Mr. Sutherland felt the government would hold subsidy payment "pret­ty tight" next year.There was also a bright side to the county road picture, he noted, as Mr. Doucett indicated that money spent this year on roads to be utilized for the Inter­national Plowing Match, coming to Oxford in 1951, would be over an ri above the 1950 approved sub­sidy.It was understood the govern­ment had taken the view last year that work on plowing match roads would be included in the total gov­ernment grant.Now, however, Mr. Doucett indi­cated that the county could spend its entire subsidy of $298,000 on construction and maintenance work and the government would, in addition, pay tor work done on plowing match roads.AN ACTIV E PROGRAM OF ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION WORK has kept county road crews and other construction agencies busy in Oxford throughout the year, with the work progressing as rapidly as supplies and weather will permit. Two of the main projects being undertaken at the present time, road widening and bridge building, are pictured above. At the top a grader and earth carrier are seen in opera­tion on a stretch of the second concession of West Oxford, several miles west of the Sweaburg road. Improvement to the road is being made in view of the fact that a heavy volume of traffic is expected to pass over it as a result of the International Plowing Match to be held in Oxford next year. Below, in the final stages of construc­tion, is a bridge spanning a small creek on the eleventh line of East Zorra. It is one of five bridges being constructed in the district this year. —(Staff Photos)COUNTY HOME BOARDA little later in the month than usual, the regular monthly meet­ing of the County Home board has been scheduled for the even­ing of Tuesday, November 28, at the county home.APPROVE ACCOUNTSMembers of county council’s road committee turned out in full full force for the regular meeting this morning at the court house. Present to approve accounts and carry out usual business connected with Oxford’s road system were Warden Robert Rudy, Tavistock; chairman Reeve Grant Sutherland. East Nissouri; Reeve Herbert Dunn, North Oxford: and county road superintendent J. N. Meath­rell.Extensive Road ProgramCarried Out in Oxford)Free Press Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK, Oct. 24 — Cal- i culated to give Oxford one of the' 1 1 I finest county road systems in the ( province, many extensive repairs . and new construction work has been carried out by council to datei this year, jOne of the, larger projects was grading a huge cut on the Har­rington in West Zorra. Tons of earth were removed in making thedeep cut and reducing the grade.Bridge ThreatenedAnother was the NlthsteepOe (Hhnirmntt nnb Jllembrrs nf the >rtf Jlirertorsnf thejHnrgs ^Hospitalrnrhiallg inbite gnu tn sttrnh tljeproject,Under the keen eye of County runningwhere the countyRiver roadnorthfrom PrincetonRoad Superintendent J. N. Meath- rcil, Ingersoll, the work through­out the county has progressed fa­vorably and is nearing completion.New Channel In NithTh/? work has included, besides bridge construction, extensivethrough crossesDrumbo to Washingtonit, thesweeping rivernf thegrading work, hard surfaces even the construction of a channel in the With River to tect an endangered bridge.and new pro-The real committee under the chairmanship of Reeve Grant Sutherland, East Nissouri, and in-:threatened to cut tn behind the north bridge abutments and under­mine the road. A new 800-foot channel had to be cut, straighten­ing the course of the river. Altera-| tions to the old stream bed totaled about 1,200 feet.Expenditures to maintain the high standard of Oxford roads were estimated at $298,000 and ap­proved by county council nt the first of the year. By the first of thia month much of the work washsJ|hnnurnble jRrMinnun ^hillips jfl. P. ^Rinittrr uE |1rubfurr pf ©ninrisi(Ehursbng nftrrmttut, »ere nilnineteen bnnbreb nnb fiftg nt three n'rlnrkeluding Warden Robert Rudy, concluded at a cost of $243,W1M Tavistock, and Reeve Herbert p.Dunn, North Oxford, has been busy all year, keeping the road program in high gear.tiaMbacttb tour* of the hnaplhl ivlll b» RrrnwBtvb.73 WANTED Married Man for CountyI iome FarmDUTIES! TO COMMENCE JANUARY h 1081APPLY IN WRITING TO R. J. FORBES SUPERINTENDENT. COUNTYP.O BOX 112Health Unit Directors Gather In Tillsonburg Decision Reached on SickDefinite Program for Farm Ponds and Small Dams SeenA. definite program of construc­tion and repairs of small dams and farm ponds throughout the Thames Valley watershed will be formed by the small dam advisory board of the T. V. A. A number of projects in Oxford County will receive attention.Oxford Warden Robert Rudy, Tavistock, was appointed chair­man of this planning group at a meeting of the T.V.A. in London Township hall, Arva.Concrete action on the Auth­ority’s smaller projects had beenFormer East Oxford Clerk Dies, Aged 76Francis G. Jackson, clerk of East Oxford township for 46 years and secretary of the school board of the township died at his home in Oxford Centre this morning in his 77th year. He had been ill for several, days prior to his death.Bom in Clarke Township, Dur­ham county in 1874. Mr. Jackson was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mark Jackson. At one year of age he moved with his parents to Oxford Centre and resided there the rest of his life. He was edu­cated at the Woodstock Collegiate and Model School and later taught school at Quaker street, north of Norwich, for three years and at Sweaburg for two years. He then returned to his home and took over the family farm at Oxford Centre. Mr. Jackson served as township clerk of East Oxford for 46 years and as treasurer for 26 years. When he retired from these offices in 1946 he became secre­tary of the township school board. On the formation of the Oxford Clerks', Treasurers', Assessors' and Tax Collectors’ Association over 30 years ago, he was named secretary-treasurer, a post he held at the time of his death.An eider in the Oxford Centre United Church, Mr, Jackson taught the Bible Class of the Sun­day school for over 40 years.He is survived by a sister, Mrs, William Kennedy (Margaret) of Hickson and two brothers, Jojhn and Will, both of Toronto.The late Mr. Jackson is resting a’ the Addison Funeral Home in Otterville. Funeral arrangements were not complete this morning. strongly urged by Oxford’s rep­resentatives on the T.V.A, exec­utive at a meeting in Woodstock last week.A dam at Embro needing re­pairs was suggested as the first project on which the small dam' board could map rebuilding plans. The Harrington dam project, in! West. Zorra, a matter of sizeable contention at the last executive meeting, was again shelved; this; time until land agreements could be made.Small dams needing repairs will be taken into the program asi well as new dams. “Numerous small dams in the watershed would be repaired,” commented on T.VjA. member.Warden Rudy’s board will carry out investigations into the num­ber of dams which could be built in each county, and will make suggestions at the next Author­ity meeting.Consideration will also be given to farm ponds. There are two of these already uder constructon at Arva and Braemar, East Zorra.Financial aspects of the work which would be involved in the program were discussed. The Authority approved an executive move that the Minister of Plan­ning and Development be asked again for a grant of 25 per cent, of the cost of each farm pond or small dam built by the Author­ity.ICounty Library Officials Hold Workshop MeetA workshop meeting of Oxford county librarians was held at county library headquarters in the county court house, Woodstock.! Mrs. S. L. Krompart, county lib­rarian, was in charge.A talk on all phases of library work with special emphasis on work with young people led off the discussions. Program planning' for work with groups received at­tention of the gathering.Plans for Young Canadian Book Week were discussed by the group of librarians. The week begins Saturday.Mrs. A. E. Kalbfleisch. of Tavi­stock public library, introduced a discussion on book-buying meth­ods.Two book reviews were present­ed. “My Neck of the Woods” by Louise Rich, was reviewed by Thamcsford public librarian, Mrs. Annabel Mackay. Miss Betty! Crawford, Ingersoll public librar-i ian reviewed Thomas Costain's latest book, “A Son of a Hundred Kings.”Following ths program book displays set up by Mrs. Krom­part, were studied by the group, |Health Unit Sponsors Food Handlers’ CourseLeave for Staff MembersTILLSONBURG — The Oxford Health Unit Board, meeting Tuesday night in their new Tillsonburg quarters below the Public Library, passed a motion that its em­ployees be allowed “one and one-half days a month of sick leave, cumulative to one year, retroactive to commence­ment of service with the unit, with no cash value on com­pletion of employment.”The decision followed a lengthy discussion among the members re­garding the number of days which an employee should be allowed off before subtracting sick leave cred­its. Chairman of the meeting was Roger Hawkins.A subsequent motion provided that genera] absenteeism for a half day or day at a time, should be recorded, and that Dr. O. C. Powers, and Miss M. Grieve should decide whether or not the em­ployee should have sick leave dock­ed. Dr. Powers Is to report to the board within a year on absentee­ism, when the board will decide if the employees have been abus­ing this bit of freedom.Discussion on this problem of sick leave had extended over two meetings. Methods followed by other units in offering different types of sick leave to their em­ployees were discussed, and the final decision on the above motion was made.Board members seemed a little dubious of the wisdom of letting employees have too much time off without charging it against their sick leave, but most were satis­fied to let Dr. Powers and Miss Grieve use their discretion in de­ciding the matter.Dr. Powers then brought up the matter of establishing a unit headquarters or office at Drumbo. “The little place on the outskirts” Further Grant to Oxford Health Unit is AnnouncedAnnouncement rof a furthe grant to the Oxford Health Unit under the current program of federal health grants was made today in Ottawa by Health Min­ister Paul Martin.Authorizatipruof a grant to cover costs foi* the part-time ser­vices of a doctor to conduct phys­ical examinations and carry out immunization procedures in Woodstock schools has been ap­proved. This additional service was made necessary, Mr. MartinJack Callender, former Corporal in charge of the Ingersoll detach­ment of the provincial police has been dismissed.Attorney-General Dana Porter toM the Sentinel-Review this morning that “as a result of the inquiry, Commissioner Stringer of the provincial police recommended to the attorney-general that Cpl. J. W. Callendar he dismissed asCPL JACK CALLENDAR DISMISSED FROM FORCEsaid the doctor, “has got to hava the same service as the towns and cities. I feel we have not been giving them the service they need.”An office about the same size as the Tillsonburg office is avail­able, went on the doctor, which would be ideal for child health clinics and a planned chest clinic.The owner will put the rooms in good shape and take care of heat,1 electricity and plumbing. He would prefer a five-year lease.Members discussed the, financial status of the board, and finding that they were operating well un­der their budget, they authorized Dr. Powers to negotiate in Drum- bo, either for the place discussed or elsewhere, for a unit office.Decision whether or not the board could employ another nurse was put over for a few months till a better idea of the financial standing could be seen.Those present at the meeting were A. V. Downing. Dr. A. P. Taylor, Miss Norah Hicks, Miss Margaret Grieve; Roger Hawkins, chairman; L. K. Coles, secretary- treasurer; A. R. Horton, Bob Ru­dy, W. E. Juli, Dr. O. C. Powers, and the mayor of Tillsonburg, Ken Anderson.said, through the inclusion of the ; city in the county health unit.Unit director, Dr. O. C. Powers said this morning that an applica­tion for the grant had been made eraly last summer. Woodstock’s entry into the unit, he noted, necessitated part time sendees of an extra doctor, which could be financed out of Federal funds set aside for this purpose.Dr. A. E. Jackson of Embro. he said, has been assisting in city schools since September.of the date of his suspension on Sept. 21. This was acted upon ac­cordingly by the cabinet In the passing off an order-in-council dis­missing Cpl. Callendar.Cpl. Callendar was placed on suspension pending investigation and a subsequent inquiry under the Police Act into the administr­ation of the police detachment in Ingersoll. THE SENTINEL-REVIEW, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, I960U.W.A. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FROM OXFORD COUNTY strongly advocated that the Authority take definite action towards constructing the Harrington dam as a conservation project in West Zorra township. The proposal, spearheaded by Reeve Alster Clarke, West Zorra, and Warden Robert Rudy, Tavistock, first two men seen at the left above, was approved at the execu­tive’s meeting held here yesterday and will be recom­mended at the next gathering of the Authority's entire membership. Other officials shown in the photo include T.V.A. Chairman Dr. J. Cameron Wilson, London, next to Warden Rudy; A. H. Richardson, Toronto, chief con­servation engineer of the Department of Planning and Development; Reeve Grant Sutherland, East Nissouri; and G. W. Pittock. IngeraeH. —(Staff Photo)COUNCIL NAMES COMMITTEE TO TALK WITH COUNTY ON HICKORY HILL BRIDGETILLSONBURG—Town Council i There followed much discussion passed a resolution last night on the condtiion of the bridge,naming a committee to meet with the Oxford County Road Com­mittee and Mr. Alder of the De­partment of Highways, as soon as possible, regarding agreement for the building of a bridge from the westerly limit of Baldwin Street to Hickory Hill. The resolution was passed after council had re- . ceived a deputation of interested persons, who described the need for such a bridge.The proposed meeting, the reso­lution stated, must be held before the December session of the County Council, and the town clerk should arange it as soon as possible.The committee named is com­posed of 'Mayor Ken Anderson, Reeve Roger Hawkins, Deputy- Reeve W. A. Anderson, and Coun­cillor Smith.FOXESFoxes have been reported num­erous in some of the neighboring rural districts. Local hunters reported seeing some of the ani­mals at long range while in quest of pheasants during the two-day open- season last w^eek. It would appeal", however, that the hunt-i ers are not paying the same at­tention to fox hunting since the cut was made in the Oxford County bounty. on the condtiion of the bridge, as well as the condition of the road, especially around Hickory HilL One of the deputation had asked that the road be widened there to make it possible for two cars to pass at once in the winter time.Councillor Smith pointed out the danger of the footpath be­side the bridge and asked for some immediate action.Discussion ended with a sug­gestion by Deputy-Reeve Ander-i son that the Road Committee meet Thursday morning to go out and examine the road and bridge.FOX BOUNTIESOxford county fox hunters con­tinue to leave the wily animals severely alone, apparently turning their attention to other fields. i County clerk and treasurer L. K.J Coles said today only two fox bounties were collected in Oc­tober for foxes killed in East and West Zorra. Last year's October figure was 11. Cumulative totals show 263 bounties have been paid to date. In 1949 the total was 344.REDECORATEDThe juvenile courtroom at the county court house presented a new appearance today. During the past week the room has been completely redecorated even to varnish on the desks.WATCH VOUR LANGUAGE!ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON nurses of the Wood- stock General Hospital held a birthday party for Saul Huntsburger. Mr. Huntsberger was 89 years'of age on Saturday, Although lie has been bed-ridden for nearly three years, the nurses described him as a model pa­tient. Shown above are Mr. Huntsburger and (from the left) student nurses, Miss Fry, Miss Daniel, Miss Loose- more, Miss Hants, Miss Deschmond and Miss Hanley.-—(Staff Photo) PUBLIC NOTICEAt tbr call Of WARDEN R RUDY n MEETING of the County Coun­cil of the County of Oxford w ill b« held in theCouncil Chamber in the Court House, Woodstock—on —*TUES, DECEMBER 5th1930 »t the hour of TEN O'CLOCK A M. Cor general business.All claims and accounts against the county must be filed with the County Clerk before the first day of the session.L. K. COLES. j County Clerk County Clerk’s Office, Woodstock. IEntertainment At County HomeThe firemen were at the County Momo last night but it was a social call and not on business.Woodstock’s hook and ladder men put. on a program in the tly series of entertainments, for the residents of the Home, who enjoyed the affair from piano numbers by Miss Caryl Childs to solos by Fire Chief Jim Ekins and films shown by fireman Jimmy Smith, Herb Lett accompanied the chief for his solos. The films in­cluded Christmas carol singing and others on Christmas in toy­land, sports and a comedy. The treat was provided by’ the firemen through their skating fund.Mrs. R. A. Forbes, matron, ex­pressed the appreciation of the residents and staff. Present with the firemen were mayor-elect Fred Childs.. Les McKerral, chair­man of the committee which ar­ranges these programs, and fire-1 men Howard McKay, Art Hardie, and Ken Griffin.SELECT JURORSJurors to serve on courts held in Oxford County next year were selected by a panel of municipal officers this morning at the county house. On the panel are County County Judge Eric Cross, War­den Robert Rudy, Mayor Wilson Milburn, J. D. Hill city treasurer. L. K. Coles, county clerk and treasurer, Crown Attorney Craig and county court clerk and sher­iff A. A. Bishop.INSPECTIONRepresentatives of Wellington County and the city Guelph were taken on a tour of inspection through the county court house Saturday afternoon. It was Under­stood they were looking for ideas they might use in the proposed renovation of Wellington's court house.SURVEYA report concerning the plan of survey for the town of Tillsonburg will be laid over for future consid­eration by county council at the: January session next year. A property committee recommenda­tion to this effect was sanctioned by county council last night.ROADS PASSABLEAll county roads were classed as snow covered but passable by county road superintendent J. N. Meathrell this morning. Snow removal equipment in operation for three days starting last Sun­day had plowed out all county roads, he said. /iACCOUNTSA report submitted by the print­ing and resolutions committee recommending approval and pay­ment of accounts totalling over WJ0 w/is sanctioned by countyFINAL MEETINGMembers of the Oxford County Library Cooperative will gather for their final quarterly meeting of this year al the county court house on Wednesday night.Dinner HonorsOxford WardenTake ONE Two takes .. ......From all sections of Oxford County municipal officials and friends travelled to Trinity Lu­theran church, Sebastopol, last night to pay tribute to Warden Robert Rudy at the annual war­den’s dinner.Some 150 people were on hand for the event to extend congratu­lations and good wishes to Ward­en Rudy on the outstanding worjt he has done during his term of office which runs out at the end of this year.Main speaker of the evening was Joseph Connell of Kitchen­er. general secretary of the Y.M.C.A. there, who outlined the essential qualities needed to put people on the constantly sought “Road to Happiness.”It was Mr. Connell's view that everyone wants to be happy,” "We’re all looking for happiness,” he observed, "but many never seem to find it, mainly because they don’t know how to go about the search.” He felt thrt few; know anything about true happi-1 ness but expect to find it any­way.In a survey he took on the question “What do you need for happiness?”, the speaker stated the reply 99 per cent, of the time was "more money.” Further in­vestigation showed, he comment­ed, that the more people had, the more they thought they needed for happiness.There were, in Mr. Connell’s, opinion, certain definite ingre-1 dients for happiness which he de-scribed as follows: health, recre­ation, education, ambiHon, friends, a sense of making good on the job and a sense of reli­gion.Religion, he stated, was of the utmost importance, declaring “It’s about time we began to realize we are drifting down the road away from everything sa­cred. People should "face the situation and stop kidding them­selves,” since "they can’t be tru­ly happy until religion is recap­tured.”Fundamentally the road to happiness is based on a sense of humor, he felt. "Most of us have forgotten how to laugh or enjoy ourselves.” He emphasized as an invaluable asset in the search for happiness the ability to laugh at oneself.An extensive list of toasts were proposed during the program. In proposing a toast to the Empire, 1he House of Commons and the Legislative Assembly, T. R. Dent, M.L.A. for Oxford, stated every Canadian was proud to be a part of the Empire,In view of the fact Ihe world “is on the verge of a great ca­tastrophe,” he declared co-opera­tion among nations would be a necessity "to defend our way of life against Communism.” Re­garding the federal and provin­cial governments, he was sure they were striving hard to satis­fy the people and provide good government.Reply to the toast was made by II. A. MacDougall, county sollcl-REGISTRY OFFICEA building committee will be ap­pointed to assist wjth necessary details regarding the construction and equipment of Oxford's new registry office. This committee will consist, of the Warden, the chairman of the property commit­tee, county <lerk and treasurer L. K. Coles, county engineer J, N. MoatfireU and registrar R. V. 1 uck.Warden's Dinner on Thursday Night First Such Event Here in 29 Yearstor, who echoed the opinion that unity within the Commonwealth was essential now more than ever before.County magistrate R. G. Groom j proposed a toast to the County of Oxford, Hie County Council and the ex-wardens, stating that In the event of an emergency, citi­zens of the county would acquit, themselves well. County council, he felt, has done a superlative job. The ex-wardens exert a per-, manent Influence on municipal affairs, he commented, and are always available for sound advice on many problems.In reply, Reeve Roland Fry, I Blenheim township, extolled the! advantages of the county "the most outstanding agricultural district in Canada.” County coun­cil and the ex-wardens all con­tributed much to the continued development and progress of this area, he said.A toast to the village of Tavi­stock was proposed by the cen­tre’s Public Utilities chairman, James H. Francis, and replied to by one of its councillors, K. Hart Brown.Kenneth H. Anderson, mayor of Tillsonburg, proposed a toast to the county’s sister municipalities, Woodstock and Ingersoll, with Woodstock’s mayor, Wilson Mil­burn, making the reply. .County sheriff A. A. BisAop was again present in his role of presenting a toast to the ladies, which saw Mrs. G. L. Ratz, sec­retary of the Oxford Trustees and Ratepayers’ Association, re­piy.In a brief address of apprecia­tion, Warden Rudy pointed out that 1950 had been a very happy one for himself and his family. His elevation to the wardenship of Oxford, he commented, had been a great honor for which he I was extremely grateful. He then ‘ introduced members of his imme­diate family and Tavistock coun­cil members to those present.Midway through the evening the guest was entertained by Mrs. Sylvia Reid, who sang sev­eral selections, and Tavistock’s Little German Band. In a lighter vein, program chairman L. K. Coles, county clerk and treasurer, presented various gifts to Reeve R. H. Clark. Embro; Reeve Ar­thur Maedel, Norwich, Reeve Grant Sutherland, East Nissouri, Warden Rudy, and county home superintendent Robert Forbes.Head table guests included: Henry Vogt, Tavistock’s first reeve in 1909; Rev. O. T. C. Stockman, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, who gave the invocation; Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Groom, Tillsonburg; Warden and Mrs. Robert Rudy, Tavistock; Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Coles, Ingersoll; Joseph Connell, Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs, T. R. Dent, Woodstock: Mr, and Mrs. Craig McKay, Woodstock; R. A. MacDougall, Woodstock.FOX BOUNTIESComparatively speaking, foxes in Oxford County fared much better in .1950 than they did in 1949. District hunters collected bounties on 287 animals last year, 107 less than '49 when 394 boun­ties were paid out.. During De-' cember 1950, 18 foxes were killed in the following townships: Blen­heim, six; Blandford, one; Dere- ham, one; East Oxford, two; North Norwich, one; East Zorra. three; West Oxford, one; West Zorra, three.For the first time in almost three decades, the annual Oxford County Warden's Dinner was held in Tavistock, when Robert Rudy, Reeve of Tavistock and Warden of the County, and Mrs. Rudy, were hosts to some 170 guests at Trinity Lutheran Clpinh on Thurs­day night. The dinner was served by the Ladies' Aid of the Church, and toast­master for the evening was L. K. Coles, county clerk and treasurer.At the head tabic were Henry Vogt, Stratford, who was Tavistock's first reeve in 1909; Rev. 0. T. C. Stockmann, pastor of Trinity Church; Magistrate R. G. Groom and Mrs. Groom; T. R. Dent, Oxford's member of the Legis­lature and Mrs. Derrt; Crown Attorn­ey Craig McKay and Mrs, McKay; R. A. McDougall, county solicitor; Warden and Mrs. Rudy and Mr. and Mrs, Coles. Mr. Coles also introduced Mr. Wilfred Corp, a former Reeve of Tavi­stock. Mr. Conp and Mr. Vogt are the only two former Reeves now living.The ToastsThe toast to the Empire, the House of Commons and the Legislative Assem­bly, was proposed by Mr. Dent, and was responded to by Mr. MacDougall; the toast to the County, the County Council and the Ex-Wardens, was proposed by Magistrate Groom, and was respondad to by Roland B. Fry, of Blenheim Township; the toast to the village of Tavistock was proposed by James H. Francis, chairman of the Tavistock Public Utilities Commission, and was responded to by K Hart Brown, mem­ber of the Tavistock Council; Kenneth Anderson, mayor of Tillsonburg, pro­posed the toast to Our Sister Muni­cipalities, and Wilson Millburn, Mayor of Woodstock responded; the toast to the ladies was proposed by A. X. Bishop, County Sheriff, and was re­sponded to by Mrs. Gordon L. Ratz, member of the Tavistock School Board.The program also included two vocal solos by Mrs. Sylvia Reed, Woodstock, who sang, ‘One Day When We Were Young,’ and ‘My Laddie.' Her accom- anist was Mrs. C. Bier. Woodstock. A sing-song was led by Harry Nuttall, with Robert Vogt, London’ at the piano, and numbers by the Tavistock Little German Band were also enjoyed. Sidelights of the program included the presentation of miniature cars to Warden Rudy, Grant Sutherland and Robert 'H. Clark; the presentation of a hat on which the word "Soup” had been lettered to the county home man­ager, Robert Forbes, and the present­ation of an old rubber to Arthur Maedel, reeve of Norwich.Looking For HappinessThe speaker of the evening was Joseph Connell, Kitchener, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. He chose as his theme, "The Road to Happiness.” and said that all are looking for happiness, but some people never seem to find it. He told of a recent stirvey in which it was found that 99 out of every 100 sai l they wanted more money to really he happy, but Mr. Connell disagreed with that theory.He cited several ingredients as health., recreation, education, ambition, making good on the job, a sense of religion, and friends, as the prime ingredients for happiness.At the close, Warden Rudy expressed his appreciation for the many kind­nesses and courtesies shown him during the past year, and he also introduced the members of his immediate family, and the Tavistock Council, mentioning that also among the guests present were members of the Tavistock Public Utilities Commission, the School Board and Village officials. The evening ton- eluded with the singing of Auld Lang Sync, after which Mr. and Mrs. Rudy were hosts for Open House at their home.LAST MEETINGThe 1950 edition of county coun­cil will meet for the last time next wwk. Members will gather at the county court house for the four* day December session next Tues­day morning, - to ■- * ' '** •’ -••——! ► • ’ ’’• •v' --** • ,-^ *- '• •* • ■M <•. । " >. * • —-Warden Host To Oxford County OfficialsOxford County warden's banquet was attended by guests representing most of the civic positions in Oxford at Sebastopol last night. With host of the dinner, Warden Robert Rudy and Mrs. Rudy, of Tavistock, centre, areshown Mayor Wilson Milburn and Mrs. Milburn, of Woodstock, left, and on the right, Reeve W. A. Anderson and Mrs. Anderson, of Tillsonburg. (Photo by Free Press Woodstock Bureau.)ANNUAL WARDEN’S DINNER—A turnout of about 150 municipal officers and friends were on hand for an annual warden’s dinner held in Trinity Lutheran church, Sebastopol, last night, to pay tribute to Oxford's Warden Robert Rudy of Tavistock. Among those seated at the head table pictured above are from left to right: Henry Vogt, first reeve of Tavistock in 1909; Rev. O. T. C. Stockmann, pastor Trinity Lutheran church; Mrs. R- G. Groom; R. G. Groom, Tillsonburg, county magistrate; Mrs. Robert Rudy; Warden Robert Rudy, Tavistock; Mrs. L. K- Coles; L. K. Coles, county clerk aftd treasur­er; Joseph Connell, Kitchener, general secretary Y.M. C.A.; Mi’s. T. R. Dent; T. R. Dent, M.L.A. for Oxford-— (Staff Photo)OXFORD HEALTH UNIT BANQUET—Staff members ol the Oxford Health Unit and members of the unit's 1950 board turned out 25 strong for the organization’s annual banquet held here yesterday afternoon. A section of those on hand for the dinner is shown above. From k it io right are: Miss Margaret McMillan, staff nurse; J.L. Griffith, sanitary inspector; Miss Mae Haviland, staff nurse; Dr. L. E. L. Taylor, food inspector; Mrs Kdith Mc­Cartney, staff nurse; Warden Robert Rudy, board mem­ber; Miss Dorothy Adams, senior nurse; Dr. O. C. Pow­ers, unit director.— (Staff photo) County CouncilFinal SessionThe 1950 edition of county council swung into Ite final sess­ion of the year this morning as a full attendance of 20 members turned out for what is scheduled to be a four-day stand at the county court house.In welcoming councillors to the December session, Warden Rob­ert Rudy congratulated those numbers who had been returned to council work for 1951 either through acclamation or the vote of their respective municipalities.To those who were not return­ing. Warden Rudy commented that he felt sure "you are leaving with pleasant memories gained through your work and associa­tion with county council."TTie December session, as usual, he noted, was not particularly busy but, there were several im­portant meetings to be held. One of these he cited as the talks with H. Moore, Toronto, of the De­partment of Legal Affairs, on as­pects of the new registry office.Pupils of Tavistock continuation school, he said, would visit the council chambers Wednesday af­ternoon to view council at work. This delegation's appearance was important, he pointed out, as it gave youngsters a chance to gain an insight into council operation and the administration of the county.County clerk and treasurer L. K. Coles read a sizeable number 'of resolutions from other Ontario counties which were sent in for support and endorsation. From Lincoln county council came a resolution to request the High­ways Department for legislation to slop traffic both ways when a school bus stops to pick up or let out school children.Noting the increase in the cost of production in agriculture to the fanner, Halton county council submitted a resolution that a floor price should be set on all I farm produce as a step towards agricultural security and that all susidies now in effect, applying to farm purchases, should be re­tained and increased where it is shown that a hardship exists.A pair of resolutions came from the united counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry referring to Children’s Aid Societies and Homes for the Aged. Both were passed in view of the fact that funds to operate these two organ­izations are raised by county taxes.The first provided for a petition to the Ontario government to in­crease grants to Children's Aid Societies from 25 to 50 per cent, and that these grants be paid to the counties rather than to the local municipalities. The second was aimed at making grants to Homes for the Aged also payable to the counties concerned instead- of local municipalities.RATES INCREASECounty council received notifi­cation from officials of the Hamil­ton General Hospital that indigent patient rates of that institution would be increased to $4.00 a day on January 1.HOSPITAL LOSSSubmitted for the consideration of county council this morning was a request from Victoria Hos­pital, London, asking coverage of a $3,629.49 financial loss caused by their treatment of indigent patients from Oxford County. The hospital requested also that coun­cil budget for similar expendituresTERM ENDSA letter from the Norwich High School Board advised county coun­cil that the annual term of office of Norman Marshall as a mem­ber of the Norwich District High School Board is about to end and that Mr. Marshall was eligible for re-appointment by council.FRANCHISEA bylaw to grant a franchise to I the Norotto Gas Company, Lon­don, to lay gas mains along county roads in Oxford was passed dur­ing yesterday's session of county council.Okay Grant To Hospital For BuildingStill concentrating on commit­tee business, county council met for a short general session this morning lo give first and second readings Io a bylaw providing $4,- 000 grant for Willett Hospital, Paris.Oxford's contribution towards the erection of an addition to the present hospital building, the1 grant will be paid In three install­ments: $500 in 1950. $500 in 1951, and the balance of $3,000 in 1952.On adjournment, members of! council's agriculture committee met with the assistant agricul-| ture representative, Kenneth Best, who requested a grant for a course on all phases of agricultural ac­tivities.Sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, the course is open to all interested district farmers. It is scheduled to run for six weeks, from January 8 to Febru­ary 16.Also up for council's consider­ation is an invitation from the city of London to participate in the annual convention of the Ca­nadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities to be held there in June.Another item on the agenda of the December session is the ap­pointment of county council rep­resentatives on the high school boards of four Oxford districts: Woodstock, Ingersoll, Tillsonburg and Norwich.EDUCATION COMMITTEECounty council continued to handle business of the December session in committee this morn­ing with a meeting of education committee members. Scheduled for late afternoon was a meeting with L. G. Bridgeman of London, architect for the new registry of-, fice.PASS ACCOUNTSAccounts totalling $198.78, cov­ering expenditures at the court house, jail and registry office. I were approved for payment by county council last night on a recommendation from the prop­erty committee.Students Watch County Council During SessionA delegation of over 40 stud­ents and teachers from TaViiltock Continual ion school watched coun­ty council go through its paces In conducting Oxford's municipal ad­ministration at a session held at the court house yesterday after­noon.The visit of the Tavistock teen­agers to the session marked a con­tinuation of the program to give the county's youngsters a chance to witness council in operation and gain an insight on how the district’s administration is run.In welcoming the students, War­den Robert Rudy. Tavistock, stal­ed: “X do not feel 1 have ever welcomed a delegation with so much pride." He thought that county council was closer to the people than most governing bod­ies and gave a brief outline of council procedure.Swinging into action,, council passed a bylaw providing for a $4,000 grant to Willett Hospital, Paris. The amount, Oxford's con­tribution to finance an addition to the present hospital building, will be paid in installments, $500 in 1950 and 1951, the balance of $3.- 000 in 1952.First and second readings were given to a bylaw supporting a by­law passed by North Norwich township council. It approves the closing of a street and conveying the land obtained to the Norwich District High School.The final item of business con­cerned a report on the county home presented to council mem­bers by County Clerk and Treasur­er L. K. Coles.On adjournment of the council; session the students were con­ducted on a tour of the court house, county jail and museum.PAYMENTProvision was made for pay­ment of expenditures on county roads and general county muni­cipal operation through the pass­ing of a bylaw approving orders and accounts by county council last night.THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1950—SECOND SECTIONOxford Council Host to Tavistock Students"I do not feel I have ever welcomed o delegation with School. Left to right ore: Mary Mallon, 16; Fred Currah,SO much pride/' said Warden Robert Rudy in greeting 15; Warden Robert Rudy; Clare Ruby, 17; Jane Taylor,a delegation of students from Tavistock. Continuation all of Tavistock. COUNTY COUNCIL’S BARBERSHOP QUARTET re­ceived engraved silver trays yesterday from other coun­cil members in appreciation and recognition of their championship victory in the provincial county council barbershop quartet competition. Oxford’s four songsters captured first place over eight other county council quartets in a contest held at this year’s Galt Fair. Pre­sentation of the trays was made by Warden Robert Ru­dy. Shown above from left to right are: Reeve Roland Fry, Blenheim, also holding the Rose Bowl, symbolic of the championship; Reeve Alster Clark, West Zorra; Reeve Clarence Stover, South Norwich, and Reeve Ar­thur Maedel, Norwich.-(Staff Photo)William Henry Sutherland, 91, Ingersoll, represented Embro, West Zorra and East Nissouri in Oxford County Council nearly 50 years ago. Above, he recalls "old times" with the present representatives. Left to right are: Reeve Alster Clarke, West Zorra; Reeve Grant Sutherland, East Nissouri; Mr. Sutherland; Reeve Robert H. Clarke, Embro. (Photos by Watson, Free Press Woodstock Bureau.)Oxford Welcomes Ex-Councilor, Age 91, Almost 50 Years After Council ServiceBy J. S. WATSON Free Press Woodstock Bureau WOODSTOCK, Dee. 6 — Near­ly 50 years ago a young man walked into Oxford CountyCouncil and did hia part toformulate the banner County of Oxford. Today he re-appearedand waa soundly received by apleasantly surprised council.At that time he was the repre­sentative of Embro, West Zorra and East Nissouri as commis­sioner in a 12-man council.• • «William Henry Sutherland, a ‘‘tender" 91 years, from Inger­soll, sat back with teenagers from the Tavistock Continuation School and with them witnessed how today's council conducts the county’s business.ft was a far cry from the days when he used to legislate, but when called upon for a few words he responded to the oc­casion. He carried a gold­headed cane presented to him in 1901 by his grateful com­panions.• • •Spry and alert he sat with an informal meeting after council adjourned and recalled the "good old days" when they journeyed to Woodstock by trol­ley and train and sheltered in a local hotel for a week.He sat in council as the representative for Embro, West Zorra and East Nissouri from 1903 to 1904. He recalled how they at that time set up the county road system. "It has been greatly added to since then but it Is now one of ther major Items of expense,” he observed.Mr. Sutherland recalled a meeting with the Norfolk County Council to discuss linking up their county road system with Oxford's."Our main thought was to link up their north and south roads with ours,’’ he said.• • *He also recalled how then, they met three times a year in January, June and December. At present council meets five times a year. "There wasn't as much work to do then as now," he grinned.Reeve Robert H. dark, Em­bro, thanked Mr. Sutherland and paid tribute to county fa­thers who set such an excellent example.SHORT COURSESAdopted last night by county council was a recommendation to the 1951 agriculture committee that a grant of $400 be allocated to the Department of Agriculture branch in Woodstock towards ex­penses of the short courses cover­ing all phases of farm manage­ment.NO ACTIONNo action will be taken by council on a request from the city of London for assistance in con­nection with the 1951 convention of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities to be held there in June.IN FULL STRENGTHMembers of county council turn­ed out in full strength for the final meeting of the December ses­sion held in the court house last night. Eight of the 20 councillors present will not return to council duty next. year.FOUR REPRESENTATIVESFour representatives of county council on a quartet' of Oxford high school boards were appointed by council members last night. They include Warren Rock, South Norwich, on the Tillsonburg Area High School Board: W. J. Weir, Thamesford, Ingersoll and Dis­trict; N. M. Marshall, Norwich. Norwich Board; and Edward Kennedy, Oxford €0011*0. Wood­stock Suburban Area Board.RENTAL FEECounty council accepted a recommendation of the property committee that a rental fee of $50 per year be charged to the Ox­ford County Library Co-opei ative j for use of a room in the court house.TURNED DOWNA request from Victoria Hospital. London, lor coverage of a $3,629.49 financial loss incurred through I their treatment of indigent pan-1 onia from Oxford County was ( turned down by county council* last night. AGBICULTUBAL FLOOR PRICESBACKED BY COUNTY COUNCILA trio of Ontario counties sub mitted four resolutions for the consideration and support of Ox­ford county council. During Inst night’s final council meeting.! members endorsed them all.Action of council's agriculture committee, which endorsed a reso- iution from Halton county provid­ing set floor spaces for farm pro­duce, won congratulations and praise from Reeve Wilfred Bishop, North Norwich.It was his opinion that few people realized the relation • be«| tween present prices and costs, a situation tending ”to put the farm­er back to the position he faced Ln the ’30'8.”Noting that farm produce prices' were dropping. Reeve Bishop pointed out that production and operational costs to the farmer were on a considerable upswing. He felt the position of the dairy, poultry and hog industries at the present time was not fully under­stood by the general public.The Halton resolution, noting the increase in the cost of produc­tion in agriculture to the farmer, advocated that a floor price should be set on all farm produce as a step towards agricultural secur-] ity. In addition, all subsidies now in effect, applying to farm pur­chases, should be retained and in­creased where it is shown that hardship exists.Council accepted a Commenda­tion of the education -committee endorsing a Lincoln co'u\L resolu­tion to reques tthe Highways De- pratment for legislation to stop traffic both ways when a school bus stops to pick up or let out school children.Support was given to a pair of resolutions from the united coun- t es of Stormont. Dundas and Glengarry which referred to Chil­dren s Aid Societies and Homes for the Aged. Both were passed in view of the fact that funds to operate these organizations are raised by county taxes.The first provided for a peti­tion t othe Ontario government to increase grants to Children’s Aid Societies from 25 to 5 Open cent, and that these grants be paid to the counties rather than the lo­cal municipalities. The second was aimed at making grants to the Homes for the Aged also payable to the counties concerned instead of local municipalities.Reduction of Hospital Deficit is DiscussedIn an effort to slash the yearly deficit incurred by the Woodstock General hospital and come up with a balanced budget in 1951, members of the hospital's Board of Trust met with representatives of the city and county council yesterday afternoon seeking an increase in indigent patient rates j paid by these municipal groups.The proposed rate hike amounts to $2.50 per indigent patient per day, a jump from the present. $2.25 to $4,75. It was pointed out that provincial statutes provide for a boost to $3.00 starting January 1, with the board asking for $1.75 over that minimum amount.Indications were that the sug­gestion would be referred to next year's city and county councils for consideration., Following the meeting, Aid. Walter Boys said rccommendatipns would likely be made for the formation of special committees of each council to consider the proposed increase in the middle of January. Approval of the plan, he thought, would see the hike made retroactive to the first of the year.Background leading to the re­quest for the increase was out­lined by V. B. King, 1st vice-presi­dent of the board, who acknow­ledged that the hospital’s deficits had been big during the past few years but stressed “we don't like it any more than city or county council, who have had to back us up.’’COMMITTEE ACTIVITY iFinal day of the December ses­sion saw county council members engaged in committee activity both this morning and in the afternoon. Work was being com­pleted for the finance, road and property committees. Last ses­sion of the 1950 county council, will be held tonight at the court, house.INTERESTCounty council, approved $1,- 382.08 worth of interest owing to local municipalities for prepay­ment of county rates during 1950. Payment will be made as follows: Dereham, $421.70; North Oxford, $220.64; West Oxford, $208.77; Tillsonburg, $435.64; Tavistock, $95.33.Mr. King said a general boost in daily rates will come into ef­fect on January 1st as follows: $1 for private rooms. $1 for semi- private, 50 cents for wards, and | 25 cents for infants. This, he not- eu, was “about the maximum we can raise them."However, this increase in rates, he stated, was not sufficient to permit the hospital to operate without a deficit, adding that one of the reasons behind the finan­cial loss was the fact that the city and county were presently paying the minimum amount for indigent patients.If Woodstock and Oxford a- greed to the suggested rate of $■1.75, Mr. King felt the hospital “would stand a fair chance of bal­ancing the budget and breaking eevn next year.’’Sanction of the proposal, he hoped, would not lead the coun­cils to “consider the door closed to us” regarding further grants that might be needed. "We would not like to get into a position where we could not ask for a grant.” The board would do its best to balance the budget but it could not be sure that deficits would be eliminated, he pointed out.Asked about the hospital’s fin­ancial loss to date, Mr. King est­imated that the deficit for the first ten months of this year would bes lightly over $31,000. He stated the board would have to approach। the councils to fake care of the 1950 deficit, which he thoughtI would run around the $40,000 mark.On the brighter side of the pic­ture. he indicated 1he board hop­ed that the increase in the gen­eral rates, along with the boost In the indigent patient rate, would take care of all operating costs of the hospital for 1951.“We haven’t increased our rates since October 1947,” Mr, King observed, "evidence that there has been more economy in the hospi-, tai's operation.” Over the past 12 years, he said costs have jumped considerably from $3.54 per pa­tient day in 1938 to an average of $10.44 in 1949 and probably a sim­ilar figure this year.Aid. Boys asked what the hos­pital’s accounts receivable amoun­ted to at the present time. Told they were roughly $38,000, he commented that it seemed to him tj be a large sum of money. “Per­haps it would pay to hire a good collector,” he suggested.Agreement that the figure men­tioned was high came from Mr. King, who said the problem was given a lot of attention by the board. “We are trying to do some­thing about it and are considering the problem very thoroughly.”Suggestion that there should be a closer relationship and contact between the hospital and municr- pal groups was made and endorsed by Aid. Boys and Warden Robert Rudy, who felt that such a scheme to settle problems was “definitely a good idea."Those present at the meeting were: for the Board of Trust, V. B. King, A. B. Lawrason, secre­tary, and T. L. Hay; for the city, Aid. W. Boys, Wm. Palmer. Ken­neth Malcolm, city treasurer J. D. Hill; for the county, Warden Ro­bert Rudy, Tavistock, Reeve Tho­mas Pellow, West Oxford, county clerk and treasurer L. K. Coles. Over 40 students from Tavistock Continuation School received first hand information on the operation of Ox­ford County’s administration when they watched county council in action yesterday afternoon. Shown seated in the background above, the students, along with their teachers, saw council follow municipal procedure in reading two bylaws. Councillors at their desk from left to right, are reeve Alster Clark West Zorra; deputy-reeve J. K. McLeod, East Nissouri; reeve Grant Sutherland, East Nissouri; reeve Herbert Dunn, North Oxford (par­tially obscured), reeve Thomas Pellow, West Oxford; deputy-reeve W. A. Anderson, Tillsonburg: reeve Roger Hawkins, Tillsonburg and deputy-reeve Harley McBeth, Dereham.— (Staffphoto)PRESENT SILVER TER SERVICETO RETIRING OXFORD WARDENMembers of the 1950 edition of county council made theix’ last stand of the year last night'at the final meeting of the December session.Presentation of a sterling sil-j ver tea service to retiring Ward­en Robert Rudy of Tavistock by Reeve Arthur Maedel. Norwich, and Reeve Oscar Sippel, Bland­ford, highlighted the evening.In officially making the presen­tation, Reeve Maedel paid tribute to the warden, expressing the great appreciation of county ■council fox- his efficient work and leadership during the year. “Bob assuredly merits the high stan­dards and records established by his predecessors in council’s high­est office,” he stated., Warden Rudy in reply extend- ed his heartfelt thanks to coun­ty councillors and officials for their fine co-eperation in the past year. He commented: “I have spent one of the busiest years of my life in 1950. It has truly been a banner year for me as a representative of the Baniner County of Canada.” The tea ser­vice, he said, would be a treasur­ed possession in his 'home.Immediately following, the en­tire membership of county coun­cil individually honored t h e Warden for his excellent accom­plishments in 1950. In addition, the co-operation evidenced in all business conducted by council in administering the county's muni­cipal government was lauded.Chairman during the ceremo­nies, Reeve Fred Killing, East Zorra, called on a number of county officials who added their expressions of praise and con­gratulatory messages.Meeting of council during the afternoon was featured by Ward­en Rudy's presentation of en- gravel silver trays from council members to four songsters com­prising Oxford County Council Barbershop Quartet, provincial champions In barbershop singing competition. •On the receiving end of the gifts, acknowledging their victo­ry, were Reeve Roland Fry, Blenheim; Reeve Arthur Maedel, Norwich; Reeve Clarence Stover, South Norwich; and Reeve Al­ster Clarke, 4y<”st Zorra.COUNTY COUNCIL PAYS TRIBUTE TO WARDEN RUDYPresentation of a sterling silver tea service to Warden Robert Rudy, Tavistock, mark­ed the highlight of the final meeting of the 1950 edition of county council held last night. Shown at the left above is Reeve Arthur Maedel, Norwich, who read an expres­sion of great appreciation from county council members for Warden Rudy’s high stan­dard of capable leadership and efficient work throughout the year. Centre is Reeve Os- car Sippel, Blandford, who presented the tray on behalf of council to Warden Rudy at the right- In reply, the Warden said "1950 has been a banner year for me as a repre­sentative of the Banner County of Canada.” —(Staff Photo) County of Oxford* *HANDBOOK1950* *ROBERT RUDY, Esq.WardenWoman Wins Seat On Tavistock Village CouncilTHE MALE MEMBERS of Tavistock village council can look forward to some stormy ses­sions at meetings this term—a woman, determined to get things done, has won o seat on coun-! cil. Mrs. A. B. Flach gave a hint of what councilmen may expect when she indicated that she I will not stand for alleged "bucking" tactics in a drive she contemplates making to transfuse ' new industrial life into that village straddling the Perth-Oxford boundary,TAVISTOCK ELECTS ITS FIRST WOMAN, MRS. FLACH, TO COUNCILTavistock elected its first wo-1 of the 1950 council was the de­man council member on New (feated candidate receiving 229 Year’s day when Mrs. A. B. Flach,, votes. Reeve Robert Rudy had housewife, received 27- votes to ; previously been given an acclama- place her second in the list of sue- ' tion.cessful candidates. | J. J. Francis (343) and HarryH. A. Wilker, a member of last Nuttall (324) won the two open year’s council, headed the poll with ' seats on the Public Utilities Com- 332 votes. Other members of the mission. A third candidate, A. B. previous council re-elected were Roth, received 84 votes.K. H. Brown (257) and A. H. Mohr । An estimated 66.56 per cent, vote (259), M. R. Roth, also a member I turned out.Tavistock-Booster Out To GetNew Industries For VillageTAVISTOCK, Jan. 2 (Special)— /prepared to put up a stern battle । Mrs. A. B. Flach, elected on New 1 Year's Day as the first woman councilor in the annals of this vil-। lage, is a Tavistock-booster.Mrs. Flach had one major politi- , Cal plank, in her platform, which she intends to follow up in her first year in council—that is an attempt to attract new industry and busl- j ness to this village of some 1,066 |residents.Some members of council in the I past have “bucked" every bid to ' bring new industry here, Mrs. Flach charged, immediately af­ter a Beacon-Herald reporter and photographer had seated them­selves comfortably in the cosy [ living-room of her cream-coi- ored homo. With a look and a flour­ish leaving an impression that local councilmen can anticipate some ■ heated debates at municipal ses- I sions this year, the newly elected ; councilwoman indicated that she isagainst the alleged blocking tactics in the way of industrial growth. As Mrs. Flach sees it. opposition to new industries, enterprises, and businesses in this village stems mainly from a desire to avoid com- I petition for available labor and to 1 keep down wages.Knows Industrial Life' New to municipal affairs but ca­pable in other spheres of activity, j Mrs. Flach, a mender at the J. G. Field and Son woollen mills, is well acquainted with industrial life ;here. She is not quite certain yet I how successful she will be in a ; campaign to encourage commercial ! expansion but she is sure of one thing—with excellent road and rail I facilities and location, Tavistock has as much to offer' firms seeking j to expand as any other small centre. I Shortage of industries is stunt- , Ing village growth and forcing I young people to find work in Strat­ford, Kitchener, New Hamburg, and Woodstock, declared Mrs, Flach, ; who would create more jobs for the boys here and thus deter the exodus of village folk. Naming a few ex­amples of business opportunities open here with business sites avail- । able for rent, the councilwomsn-A widow, she aims to seo that her j only son, John, a student at. Tav- istock Continuation School, Is given an opportunity to become establish- , ,.<1 in some still able occupation. She is a member of the Tavistock Wo- , men's Institute and of the Evan­gelical Lutheran Church here.Mrs. Flach’s regular job at the ■ woollen mills leaves little time for , outside activities. She does find ; time to sew at home, however, and j displayed an attractive, colorful j bod-cover made for her son. Sopre , of her determination to get things done may be linked to her Scottish ancestry, •“If you know of any prospects tor . industry send them along to Tav-elect based her optimism for the (future of the village partly on the fact that the surrounding com- Jmunity includes a majority of well- to-do farmers who make purchases mainly on a cash basis^While admitting she has plenty to learn about municipal procedure land that she Is approaching her new position of public service with jl an open mind, Mrs. Flach feels that I . she la as well acquainted with the • needs of the village as anyone here > and that will be her prime concern. IShe has no illusions about the , I obstacles she may encounter in her undertaking."Ono councUtnan tried for 20 1 years to got-industry hero and fail- r nd," asserted Mrs. Flach, not dis-1. mayed in the (cast by this know- li, ledge. Wlw ^rngramme THE KING. R. G. START, President, Hospital Board. DR. J. G. MURRAY, Mayor, Town of Ingersoll ROBERT RUDY, Warden, County of Oxford. DR. C. C. CORNISH, President Medical Staff. A. R. HORTON, Chairman of Building Committee. MRS. P. M. DEWAN, President, of the W.A. CARL PALMER, President, Ingersoll Lions Club T. R. DENT, Provincial Member for Oxford. CLARKE MURRAY, Federal Member for Oxford, REV. FR. A. FUERTH. REV. J. M. WARD, President, Ingersoll Ministerial Association. Prayer of Dedication. The Lfeutenant-Govemor, the Honourable RAY LAWSON, O.B.E., L.L.D. ©rasters anb Auxiliary of the Alexanbra hospital, Ingersoll corbiallg incite you to be present at tfje opening of tire J5efu Alexandra ^Hospital on Mlrbnesbay, lune the ^ourteentlj, Nineteen JInnbrcb anb IRftu at J’our o’clock, in ilje afternoon Opening ceremonw bu d|e honourable ^afvson, 3ueutenant-($ouernor of tlje ^rouince of (Ontario (TIhb (Harb i« jjour (Official (Abmittaure. County of Oxford HANDBOOK 1950 ROBERT RUDY, Esq. Warden TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS jBLANDFORD n&rlr _ ....................... George Oliver. Bright Treasurer _________________ B-¥ WIHon. Bright Koa.l Supt. ____ Ben Biddle, R- R- 2. tauerWp As^or .................... E, A. Carter. Dmerl*. Tax Collector —......—........ B M. WiHoM, Bright Relief Officer .......—----------------------— T** R’w* Tlate of Meri Jug—First Monday BLENHEIM Clerk and Treasurer — Irvin J. Haines, Drunabo Rond Su pt. -_________ Dawson. Drambo Assessor .....___John L. Davidson. Bright. R.R-3 Tax Collector —.George Bolkwill, Drumbo. R.R.J Relief Officer —r.-------........................ The Reeve Date of Meeting—Second .Monday DEBKBA.M clPrk ......................... Jan. D, Flanders. Mt Elgin Treasurer N. 1 Langrell. Tillsonburg. R.R.R Rond Supt.............. Jas. D. Flanders. Mt Elgin Assessor ............ Ira M. Harris. Mt. Elgin. B.B3 Tax Collector. N.I. Langrell. R.R. 8. TfUaonburg Relief Officer ....................—-------------Tlu' Pste of Meeting—Second Monday. EAST NISSOTRI £lcrfe ____________ -..... A J. Baker, Lakeside Trensbrer .. _............. Win. J. Weir. TUautiesford Road Supt. Goo. B- Anderson. Lakeside, R.R. 1 AsM^-or and Tax Collector A. P McKossock. Thttmedford, R R- J Relief Officer ........... Win. J. Weir. Tltame^ford Date of Meeting—First Monday NOBTH NORWICH Clerk ana Treas.. J- F. Pritchard, Norwhh, It B- n,wn sunt......Chas. deMontmorency, Burgesevllle tXsor ........................ p B PerrU' Worwlcb Tax Collector .. J. F. Pritchard. Norwich. RR- 2 Relief Officer J. F. Pritchard, Norwich. R.R. 2 Date of Meding—Second Monday. SOUTH NORWICH Clerk and treasurer .... Herbert Parson, Sunt ....i........... Rimer Almost, Otterville lessor* ....... Strudwlek, Otterville Tax Collector .._....... Herbert Parson. Oitervtl e Relief Officer .....— Herbert Pa won. Otterville Date of Meeting—First Monday. EAST OXFORD Clerk and Treasurer ----------------X M. Holdsworth R. R. S. Woodstock EAST KOREA Clerk .................... Hdw4n Parker’ Rond & -........M Hunauld, Tavistock, RR. 2 Agsewwr..................A. W. Malcolm, Bright. R.R. 1 Tax Collector .... John C, King. R.H-C. tteikf officers ...... ...................—.Entire Council Date of Meeting—First Monday. WEST ZORBA C'lArk - — . —_____ J- D- EmbE<) Treasurer L----------------J. Pelton, Embro, R R. 1 Road Supt ____ Jas. A. Murray, Embro. R-K- ■> Aaaewor ....... Jun»s A. McDonald Embro. K.W Tax Collector ........- —....- Alex Frobes. Embro RelM Officer H- J Bmbro, R B.l Date of Meeting—First Monday; . rnuc. w— Relief Officer ........... — rne lle€ Date of Meeting—First Monday. OFFICIALS OF TOWN AND VILLAGES NORTH OXFORD Clerk and Treas. Ml^ B.A. Seldon, ingewoll Road snpt. - Leonard Minier. Ingersoll R.R. - AsxM^r — 8. .1. Hnndas. Ingersoll. IL «• T„ OU-.r .......... Ml« 8 A KeSet Officer ........................... —..........rbe Date of Meeting—First Monday. WEST OXFORD Clerk and Trees ..Lit Curry. Woodstock R. R I RAHd Sunt ___C- A. Williams. Ingersoll, R.R- •> Assessor and Tax Collector B. Riebardwm Woodstock. R R 1 Relief Officer -..... —........... Date of Meeting—First Monday. TILLSONBURG Clerk and Tretts. -.... L. V. Waller. Tillsonburg Hoad Supt. ............— Fred Cousina. Tillsonburg Xssor . ...............— Wm. Agur, Tillsonburg Tax Collator_________Burt Neale. Tillsonburg Relief Officer ............ Burt Ne«le. Tillsonburg Date of Meeting—First Taesday EMBRO Clerk and Treasurer.......WRHnm French. Embro Assessor .............-------- E- Marker, hmbrn Tax Collector ....... — William French, Embro ReHet Officer ------------------------——The Reeve Date of Meding—Tirwl Monday. NORWICH derk —........ A. Bnsbell, Norwich Treasurer .......... Dr. J. H. Fraln. Norwich Road Supt. .......................- H F- Henry, Norwich Asseasur ...............................-Cluis. Bales, Norwich Tax Collector ............ ....... Chas. Bates. Norwich KeHt-l Officer ________A. L. Bushell. Norwich Date of .Meeting—First Monday. TAVISTOCK Clerk and Treabnrer .— J. Klein. Tavistock Road Supt. _________ ___ R- R’^y. Tavlatoeu Assessor —........... C. J. KflUftaan, Tavistock Tax Collector ....—E- A. KalbHelsb. Tavistock ■ m.p! ........ 8®^ ' Date of Meeting—Third Monday * * * OXFORD COUNTY AND INGERSOLL HEALTH UNIT M. O. H. —___________-.....- Dr- ° c- powers Supervisor of Norses ......... Miss M. Grieve Solitary Inspectors .1. L. Griffith, Glen Crandall Stuff Nurses—Ml** R. Grieve, Miss Nora 1’- Hicks. Miss Mae Haviland. Miss J. M. Me? Naughton, Miss Helen i'belacker. Clerical Staff . MI«sw D. Overholt, M. Waterlnnd Woodstock Office ........ ^ionc Woodstock «00 Ingersoll Office ..-....-..... Phone Ingersoll 7«2 W Norwich Office .................. - PhoU<- Norwich 1 Tillsonburg Office ......... Phone THfedltbiirg 2U5 Embro Office ....... / Phono Embro MM I COMMITTEES OF W50 First Named, Chairman La«t Named, Secretary RtMMl—Sutherland, Rudy, Dunn. Finance—Fellow. Stover, Blahop. Ander»>n. Fry. Property—Maedel. Chirk. R.H.'. Clark. A: Sippet, McDonald. Y Agriculture—McBeth. Killing. McDonald, Wright. 3 McLeod. Education—Clark, R.H.; Fry. Maedel, Sutherland, Bishop. Efittalistatlon—Dunn, McLeod. Stover, Sutor. Anderson. T Printing and Resolutions—Sippel, Wright, Clark. R. H.; Stover, Anderson. Reforestation—Killing. McBeth, Sippel. Wright, Meathrell. Coles, Clark. A. Board of Health—Hawkins. Maedel, Ttndy, Hor­ ton (Jugeraoll), Juli (Prov. Rep.). Coles. County Home—Rudy, Little. Flawkins. Millbum (Woodstock). Murray (Ingersoll), Cnles. Board of Audit—Fellow. CofeS. Recreation—Clark. A.; McBeth, Follow. Anderson. Sator. Juvenile Court— Rudy, Little. Coles. Library Co-operative—Geo. Lees, H.L. Kipp, R.C- Brogden. Rudy, McDonald. Little. Sutor, K. tQ. Groom, Mrs. S.L. Krompart. HospltalH—Woodstock—Rudy I ngersoll—Fellow. Tlllsanburg— Hawkins. St. Marys—McLeod. i TREE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Roy Hughes................---------------R.B. 1. Ostrander Phono Tillsonburg T4S-J-3 Robs Calder ........... R ». 2. Thamesford Phone Kintore 29 r IT Lawnmee Mitchell _ ——.......R. R 2. innerkip Phone Sherkip 12 r 3 Officials — 1950 Robert Rudy.................................................. Eric W. Cross ................................ County Judge It. Q. Groom ........ —-............Police Magistrate M. Ball __........... Juvenile Court Judge A. A Bishop .....County Court Clerk and Sheriff John B. Martin ........--------------— Deputy Sheriff Craig McKay. K.C..............Clerk of the Pence and County Croutn Attorney Mrs. Sylvia M. Reid County Court Reporter Miss Mnrgaret E. Boss Magistrates Court Clerk W; L. McWblnute----------------------------— RegUtrar Boss V. Tuck ______________Deputy Registrar MacDougall & Whaley —; County Solicitors Monteith & Montleth .—----------------------- Auditors J. L. Skiiiner .......................................— Gaoler M. Hamilton .....J..—............ Turnkey A. Emm rich ......... Turnkey T. H. Sutherland —u, ------------- Turnkey A. E. Wulton ...... Turnkey Mrs, Rose Hamilton .............-...............— Matron Dr. C. M. MacKay .......... Physician Goal and County Home R. J. Forbes —.......«.......... .Manager, County Homo Mrs. A. Forbes................. Matron. County Homo Mrs. R. L. Krompnrt ................ County Librarian Gao. M. Mather ............... Public School Inspector L. R. Hyde ......- • - - — Public School Inspector A. L Lawrence ...........-...........■- Provincial Police R. G. Clowes .... Probation Officer, Juvenile Court M. MouMdu ___ Com Borer nnd Weed Inspector Thomas Pye .......-.... Court House Engineer J. N. MeathreU County Road Superintendent L. K Coles _______-........... Clerk and Treasurer 10 TSARS AGOHugh Harris, of East Nis­souri, was elected warden of Ox­ford county for 19-10 on the ninth Imi Hot.nJlVu,n of W'000 wn«vot^ Oxford county council for Its pub- uj health service. it was decld- M to engage two nurses.1 hr Children’s Aid Society was considering a proposal to' close the shelter on Park Row and place the children in private homes.The Health Committee of Ox­ford cotmty council decided to en­gage two public health nurses toi work among the county school pu­pils. |Hon. Eric Cross, Ontario Min­ister of Municipal Affairs, ann­ounced that Woodstock was onei o' b' cities which had greatly re-1 duced their relief costs.Many roads in Oxford county were still blocked with snow and even teams were unable to get through.Medical inspection of Oxford school children was to be started soon, the health committee of Oxford county council announ­ced. Miss M. Grieve was appoint­ed senior public health nurse for the county.Warden Hugh Harris of Oxford County, became a member of the Woodstock Lions Club.Oxford couty council assured the Oxford Rifles of its support financial and otherwise, in form­ing a home guard through the militia unit.New regulations governing re­lief recipients were received at the city hall from the office of Hon. I Eric Cross, Ontario Minister of Welfare.The staff of the county court! house presented the deputy sher­iff, John B. Martin, with a living room .table in honor of his ap­proaching marriage.The Ex-Wardens of Oxford an-j nual banquet was held at the New Commercial Hotel with 28 pres­ent. The president, John Camp­bell presided.William Holmes, postmaster of Otterville and an ex-warden of Oxford, died in his 83rd year.Alfred Bishop, son of Mr. and' Mrs. H. A. Bishop, Norwich, was serving with the R.C.A.F. at Ot- ■ tawa.Dr. Burns Roth, son of County Clerk A. E. Roth and Mrs. Roth, Woodstock, left Vancouver by plane to start a medical practice at White Horse. Yukon territory.Roland B. Fry, Blenheim town-, ship farmer, was elected by accla­mation to the township council, succeeding the late Thomas J. Pratt.Ken A. Roth, acting county clerk during the illness of his fa­ther, Adam Roth, was appointed a Justice of the Peace.Miss M. Grieve, Oxford county health nurse, made her first report to the county council on the new county health service inaugurated eight months previously.Registrar^ Wallace MacWhinnie found himself locked out of the Registry Office when the old lock on the door refused to respond to his key and a locksmith had to be called.Warden Hugh Harris and Mrs. Harris, gave a luncheon to a party of 50 guests at the New Commer­cial Hotel. Afterwards, they were shown over the training centre by Lieut.-Col. R. B. Crouch, C.O.Owing io the unusual amount of snow during the year 19-10, county snow plows had been at work during six of the 12 months, County Engineer Meathrell re­ported.Hugh Harris, warden of Oxford, announced that the annual ward­en’s banquet would not. be held owing to the war and presented a cheque for $150, the usual cost of the banquet, to the Red Cross.Ifi YKARM AGO IThe county council had under conaideralion a proposal to hold monthly meetings Instead of quar­terly, which wore considered in­sufficient.Residents of the County Home were guests at tlio matinee at the Capitol theatre to see "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," Transport tatlon was arranged by members of the Eastern Star Order,Three candidates were in the field for the wardenship of Ox­ford County: Reeves W. F. Lamp­man, East Oxford: George Balk­will, Blenheim and Walter Wilson, Dereham.James W. Innes, former warden of Oxford county, was apointed manager of the Woodstock store of the Ontario Liquor Commission, succeeding W. II, Chambers.Len Coles and Jack Sibbald. Woodstock, won the Dominion Badminton championship in men’s doubles, at Ottawa.The March session of Oxford county council opened at the court house with Warden Balkwill pre­siding.C. E. Sutherland was re-elected president and Len Coles vice-pres­ident of the Woodstock Rugby Club.R. A. Baxter, former M-L.A. for South Oxford and ex-warden of the county, was appointed inspec­tor for the Ontario Agricultural Development Board.Oxford couty council turned down a request from the agricul­tural committee, that Oxford be declared an accredited cattle aica.E. L. Sutherland. Embro. a for- 1 mer warden of the county and one of the founders of the Western Farmers’ Insurance Co., Wood- stock, died in his 80th year.Police were investigating the theft of a quantity of equipment! from the Oxford County grader, standing at Hickson.John Pritchard was re-elected president of the Clerks and Treas­urers Association at a meeting of that organization at the city clerk’s office.The Ex-warden’s Association of Oxford held its third annual meet­ing. John Youngs, was elected president, succeeding E. L. Suth­erland, also of Embro.Craig McKay, K.C., Woodstock lawyer, was appointed crown at- torney for Oxford county, suc­ceeding the late R. N. Ball, K.C.Warden G. W. Balk will of Ox­ford, was host at the annual ward­en’s dinner, held in the First Bap­tist Church Sunday School room.A break-down in the heating system at the court house left those in offices shivering in a cold building. A. E. Roth, coun­ty clerk-, made a wood fire in his office fireplace.George Balkwill, retiring warden of Oxford county, was presented with a chime clock bj' members of the council.(From Sentlnel-Heview File*) rd nii YKAfCA AGOJ. W. Innes, reev® of West Ox­ford, was elected warden of Ox­ford county ioi 1,925 aft*r * pro- traded session at balloting, A to­tal of 50 ballot® was required be­fore the deadlock between Reeve* Innes, Cuthbertson and Pearce was broken.Oxford county council received a bill for $57,.W as its share ot the cost of construction and main­tenance of provincial highway* in the county during the year, being 20 per cent, of the total amount expended.Cost of feeding prisoners at Ox­ford county jail was given at the low rate of 12.9 cents each per day.Percy Longworth, Norwich, was the first auctioneer to obtain his new license for the year froin County Clerk A. E. Roth.Oxford Law Association decid­ed to hang portraits of the lat® Judge McQueen, Judge Finkle, James Canfield, court clerk, and F. R. Ball, K C., In the barrister®’ library at th#- court house.The Children’s Aid Society re­quested its womens auxiliary, which had ceased to function, to reorganize and resume its work.Warden J, W. Innes of Oxford County and Mrs. Innes, celebrat­ed their 25th wedding anniversary.,’ A dinner party at their home was? attended by 60 guests.Many Oxford farmers were tak- ; ing adavntage of the Departmentj of Agriculture offer to supply free trees for reforestation and thous­ands had been ordered.The March session of Oxford county council opened at the court house with Warden J. W. Innes presiding.County council at its closing session, appropriated §160,000 for county road work. A roads com­mittee was named, composed of Warden J. W. Innes, Reeve Cuth­bertson and Deputy Reeve Moul­ton.County council considered a re­quest from the Beachville White Lime Co., to divert the course of the Thames river in that area.County council was consider­ing a plan for a suburban road area around Woodstock, by which the city would share the cost of upkeep.The annual Oxford municipal picnic was held at Southside Park, attended by Woodstock. In­gersoll and township officials and friends numbering several hund­red. A. E. Roth, county clerk, was master of ceremonies.Oxford county jail had 15 pris­oners. Governor George Forbes re­ported. This was considered a large number for the summer months.Robert McIntosh, county treas- ’ urer, recalled for the Sentinel- Review the anniversary of the Zorra tug-of-war team's victory over Chicago and winning of the world championship in 1893. Mr. McIntosh was anchor man of the Zorra team.J. H. Lillico, former warden of Oxford, died as the result of fac­ing severely scalded in a threshing accident near Ayr.The roads committee of the County Council composed of War­den J. W. Innes, Reeve Cuthbert-, son, Blandford and Deputy Reeve Moulton of Dereham, held'a meet­ing at the court house.James w. Innes, warden of Oxford county, was chosen Lib­eral candidate for South Oxford in the coming Dominion election.1J. W. Innes, warden of Oxfordl county, announced he was retiring from municipal politics and would I not seek re-election. Urge Publicity For Unit WorkNecessity for giving Oxford County residents more detailed in­formation about the activities of the Oxford Health Unit was em­phasized at a brief meeting of board members held yesterday af­ternoon -the final gathering of the year.Suggestion to this effect was made by chairman Roger Haw­kins, Tillsonburg, who advocated a program of advertising to out­line what was going on in the unit and the services it offered to district citizens. Result of such a plan, ho thought, would create more interest in the unit’s work.Along this line, he suggested also that the board hold its meet­ings in the various offices of the unit at least once a year in an effort to “get away from too much centralization.” As an alterna­tive, board members might take a tour of these offices.Other board members voiced unanimous approval of Mr. Haw­kins' suggestions and recommend­ed that the proposals be brought to the attention of the 1951 board for consideration.A report on the new Drumbo of-; fice was outlined by unit director Dr. O. C. Powers, who said an ment had been reached on a five-year lease with rent set at $30 a month. Heat and light, he noted, would be supplied and all neces­sary alterations would be made. Extensive re-wiring and plumbing would be required before the of­fice could be put into full opera­tion, he said.Dr. Powers mentioned the unit’s program of immunization being carried out in Oxford schools. "We are using an alternate system,” he pointed out. "All immunization ‘this year will be done in schools in the north half of the county. । Next September we’ll start in the south half and continue on this basis."Supervisor of nurses Miss Mar­garet Grieve reported on the work of the unit's nursing staff during the last three months. Indication, that the nurses were busy, she, said, was clear from the fact that they had held 198 child health conferences with an attendance of 1,521; had seen 8,882 students; assisted in giving 932 pupils phy­sical examinations and 10,294 in- noculations.Immediately before the meeting, 25 staff members of the health unit and members of the board partici­pated in the organization’s annual banquet. !