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Year 19521952PROPERTY OFTHEOXFORDReturn to County Clerk’s OfficeFrom The COUNTY OF OXFORD Court House Woodstock, Ont.COUNTY OF Oxford Councilors ReadyFor Warden ContestOxford Chooses McBethAfter 42 Ballots TakenNine county council# in the district held their 1052 inaugural i meetings yesterday, and elected new wardens.Among those named were: Perth, Harold Coscns; Huron, Harvey Johnston; Waterloo, Robert R. Barber; Lambton, Ralph White; Kent Emerson L. Guyitt; Oxford, Harley R. McBeth; Brant, Edward A. Wright; Elgin. Ronald K. McNeil, and Grey, Julius Kuhl.McBETH NAMEDWOODSTOCK. Jan. 15 - Reeve Harley R. McBeth, a Dereham Township farmer, won a tense’ four way contest for the warden- ship here today by a single vote to take the county's highest politi­cal plum back to his township for the first time in 24 years.It was only in a neck and neck race to the wire that Reeve McBeth nosed out Reeve Thomas Fellow, West Oxford, in the 42nd open ballot by 11 to 10.Ex-Warden Alexander Baxter last held the wardenship for Dere­ham in 1928.New WardensFour NominatedFour candidates were nominated at the outset. Reeve Wilfred L. Bishop. North Norwich, nomin­ated Reeve H. P. Dunn, North Oxford. Reeve Murray V. Logan, East Oxford, nominated Reeve Pel- low. Deputy Reeve Louis L. Wett- laufer, East Zorra, nominated Reeve William McDonald, East Zorra. Deputy Reeve William J- Stoakley, Dereham, nominated Reeve McBeth.Reeve Dunn withdrew from the race at the end of the 22nd ballot. From there on in the remaining three candidates polled a steady vote until Reeve McDonald with­drew at the end of the 41st ballot.The tenseness of the overflow crowd in the council chambers could be felt as County Clerk and Treasurer L. K. Coles started the final vote.HARLEY R. McBETH - - - Oxford wardenAnnexed AreaPart of CityThe annexed area of 498 7/10 acres of land in East Oxford, offi­cially became part of the city of Woodstock on New Year's Day.For the purposes of voting the 268 people in the section were al­ready in the city for the muni­cipal election on December 3 _fi 1951. They were designated St.; John's polling sub division. It was possible for them to be In­cluded in the voting because they were added to the assessment roll by city assessor H. E. Buchanan in 1950.The area Is now entitled to the same services as the rest of the city of Woodstock and will be taxed under the same plan.Under Oxford's unique system of electing a warden, each member of the 20-man council votes openly for his choice with the reeve of Ullsonburg having two votes.In the final vote the score was 10 to 10 with Reeve Bishop casting the deciding vote.DONATION ASKEDThe Salvation Army has asked county council for a donation to­wards the upkeep of Bethesda Hospital in London. The hospital' faces a deficit of $17,000 this year.! Over 165 unmarried mothers and their babies were cared for at thei hospital last year. The county council granted $600 last year.SEEKS GRANTSalvation Army Officer Major Dumerton of London appeared be­fore county council this morning to ask for a grant to aid in the work being done by the Salvation Army in this area. He mentioned the fact that a building program is being conducted in London whfere a hostel for men is being built and asked if possible that the- county might raise the grant to.'$800. Last year's grant was for $600.BLIND INSTITUTECounty council heard an address from Field Secretary Ian Grills this morning on the work of the Canadian National Institute for the blind. Mr. Grills, who is him­self blind, spoke of the work done by ' the blind institute among the' 19,000 blind in Canada. In theCandidates MentionedFor OfficeFree Pre** Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK, Jan. 14 — Several members of this year’s county council have in­dicated their intentions of contesting the annual war­den’s election which takes place at the county court house here tomorrow starting at 2 p.m.Long SessionLast year the vote went to 54, third highest in county history be­fore Reeve. Grant Sutherland, of East Nlssouri, outlasted a strong field to occupy the warden's chair for 1951.Among those mentioned as seek­ing the office are: Reeve Thomas Pellow, West Oxford; Reeve Wil­liam McDonald, East Zorra: Reeva H. P. Dunn, North Oxford: Reeve W. L. Bishop, North Norwich; Reeve Harley R. McBeth, Dereham; Reeve Roger L. Hawkins, Tillson- burg.There are 20 councilors and 21 votes to be cast with the reeve of Tillsonburg having two votes.GRANT SOUGHTA grant of $25 was requested of county council by the Navy League of Canada to be used in the training of Sea Cadets.SEEK GRANTThe Canadian National Insti­tute for the Blind has requested a grant of $500 from Oxford county council tliis year. This sum will help look after 42 blind in the county, 12 prevention cases as well as supply Trail literature and so­cial service.New Warden Congratulated By Colleagues and His SonFifteen minutes after voting for! speech, Ex-Warden Grant Suther- warden closed at county councilSeveral Candidates Seek Post of County's WardenNo one knows how many will run for the office of warden tomorrow afternoon at the ’naugural meet­ing of county council but some of the candidates announced their in­tention to contest the seat,, at the last meeting of the old council on Dec. 10.Torn Pellow, of West Oxford, Bill McDonald, of East Zorra, Herbert Dunn of North Oxford and Wilfred Bishop of North Norwich, were four who had made up their minds to run at that time. Sincenegative countThe Oxford Health Unit in­spectors reported that the cafe­teria at TDHS showed a com­pletely negative report, both in bacteria plate count and coliform organisms as determined by swab tests of dishes. Dr, O. C. Powers, medical officer of health, maintained that it ts the first time that swabs of dishes taken in Oxford county have shown a complete negative count.then at least two other names have been mentioned around the county as likely candidates. They are Harley McBeth of Dereham and Roger Hawkins of Tillsonburg.An air of calm and dignity in the pre-election campaign for the warden's chair contrasts sharply with the hullabaloo which accom­panies other elections. The candi­dates quietly visit, their fellow councillors throughout the county soliciting their votes and prepar­ing to face what will happen to-j 'morrow afternoon at 2 o’clock in county cuncil chambers when the: election takes place.The election of the warden is by open ballot and often goes on for hours until one candidate secures a clear majrity o fthe votes. There are 21 votes' to be cost and the ; reeve of Tillsonburg, Roger Haw-1 । kins, has Iwo of those votes. Coun­ity clerk. Len Coles, calls out the name of each councillor who stands and states his choice. The voters often switch their choice three ot four times during an election.chambers yesterday afternoon, Harley McBeth was in Len Coles’ Office signing his oath of office. He took his seat in the warden’s chair for the first time at 5 p.m.Seated on his right was last, year's warden Grant Sutherland and on his left was Bob Rudy, (warden in 1950.। In his first speech, Harley [McBeth admitted that his election to the warden's chair'has been a life-long ambition.As a boy he lived next to the Ex-Warden John Campbell. He ad­mired the warden from the time he had sent the young McBeth one dark and rainy night to cover a holo in the road to prevent mishaps to anyone travelling the route."Nine years ago John Campbell told me he wanted me to go to the top," Warden McBeth said, "and ho gave me the recipe, which is simply 'Do unto others as you would that they should do unto you."The new warden congratulated his opponents, and modestly sug­gested that any one of them could have taken the cihair better than he could.He pledged himself to make the year as good as possible and asked tiw support and co-operation of the council,land congratulated Warden McBeth on his election to the highest office that can be bestowed on anyone in county municipal public life.Ex-Warden Robert Rudy added his congratulations, and remarked that it had been many years since Dereham had brought forth a war­den. "The election,” he said, "was a typical one. It was hard fought. I hope defeat will be taken in the same way it has been taken at other elections."Ex-Warden A. D. Robinson, who was in the audience told council­lors that' he had known Harley McBeth since they were in the same room at school together. "Anything I can say of Harley is the very best," he said.Ex-Warden J. F. MacDonald and Major Ken Anderson of Tillsan­burg both extended their congratu­lations, to the new warden.Reeve C D. Suter of Blenheim produced a surprise for the warden at the end of the meeting when he called on Murray McBeth, son of the warden to speak♦ mJ .^ratulate my father J this high honor which has been bestowed upon him. It is not only an honor but a great responsibll- ity, he said, and added "but if he makes as g<xxl a warden as he f* one of toeIn reply In the new warden’s bwshOx’ford county has ever ha.u Harley McBeth Voted Warden On 42nd Ballot Over PellowHarley McBeth, reeve of Dere­ham, attained the highest office In Oxford county yesterday afternoon when he was elected Warden of the county for 1952, Victory came for McBeth on the 42nd ballot at exactly 4.15 p.m, after two and a half hours of open voting.At 2 o'clock Robert Rudy Reeve of Tavistock brought in a motion to "open voting until one of the number nominated receives a majority of the votes cast.”Wilfred Bishop put forward the name of Herbert Dunn reeve of North Oxford; Murray Logan nom­inated Tom Pellow, reeve of West Oxford; Louis L. Wettlaufer threw the hat of W. J. McDonald, reeve of East Zorra into the ring, and William Stoakley named Harley McBeth, reeve of Dereham.It is the first time in many years that a Dereham representa­tive has been warden of this county.The election of warden is one of the most closely followed events of the year in Oxford county. As usual the crowd spilled into the hall of the court house, and into the ante-rooms which flank the main council chambers. There was interest during the first twenty ballots, slight weariness towardsthe end of the 39th ballot when It became apparent that the race was dividing between Pellow and McBeth, and open excitement dis­played in the murmur from the crowd between the 41st and 42n ballot when McDonald begged leave of his nominator Io drop out.Len Coles county clerk announc­ed "This is the 42nd and final ballott" and as he began to call upon the councillors to cast their votes a tense hush descended on the council chambers. The audi­ence was mentally counting the votes as they were cast, but no one quite believed his own tally until Lan Coles said "For Pellow, Carter, Day, Dunn, Hossack, Logan, Marshall, McLeod, Pellow, Rudy and Wettlaufer a total of 10 votes;, for McBeth — Bishop, COleman. Hanmer, Hawkins, Mc­Beth, McDonald. Smith, Stoakley Sutor, and Walther, a total of 11 votes.”Actually both men received the vote of the same number of men, but Roger Hawkins’ vote counts as two due to the fact that Tillsonburg has a population of over 2000. This swung the balance in the favor of McBeth and he was elected by a margin of one vote.There is always a certain amountOnly Three New Members Toin 1952 County CouncilOnly three new members will take their places at the county council when it meets for the first time this year on Jan. 15. This is the least number of new mem­bers in 10 years, according to Len Coles, county clerk and treasurer.The new members are Reginald Day, deputy reeve of East Nis- souri; Fred Walther, reeve of South Norwich, and William Stoakley, deputy-reeve of Dere­ham.At 2 o’clock on the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the opening of the session, the election of the warden will take place. At theSocial studies in Miss Peck's room (grade 7) at Victory Memorial School or. Tuesday afternoon, was not the staid, dry affair that the study of politics might often be. The class, by radio, was learning about the way in which a county warden is elected.present time those who are seek­ing office for warden are quietly canvassing other members of the council.The voting for the warden is done by open ballot. As clerk,i Len Coles calls out the name of, a councillor, he stands and stateS| his choice.Tillsonburg is the only area which has three votes, due to its larger population. Reeve Roger Hawkins of Tillsonburg is allowed, to cast two of those votes. This' makes a total of 21 votes in the council. The first person to get 11 of those votes is declared duly elected as warden for the year.The open voting is usuallv an occasion for a good deal of gbod- natured rivalry and a crowd of from 200 to 300 is expected to at-, tend.of switching of votes from one candidate to another during the course of the voting. This is done sometimes in the spirit of gallant­ry, sometimes in fun, and some­times in dead earnest, but at Oxford county council never with malice.The first vote divided fairly evenly with Dunn polling 6, Pellow 6, McDonald 4 and McBeth 5. The vote swayed back and forth up to the 17th ballot when Dunn’s sup­port started to fall away. On that ballot he polled three votes, his own, Smith's and his nominator Bishop's.Bishop stuck with Dunn until the 21st ballot when he switched to McBeth who was gaining ground with a total of eight votes on the 20th ballot. At the end of the 22nd ballot Dunn dropped out and gave his vote to Pellow on the 23rd ballot. It was eight for Pellow. five for McDonald and eight for McBeth on the 23rd.Bishop switched his vote alter­nately from Pellow to McBeth in the last quarter’ and finally ended up on the McBeth team.Carter caused a titter to run through the room when he paused several timesas if he were making a snap decision. He switched from Pellow to McDonald.Coleman was for McBeth, Pellow and Dunn at different times but ended up on the McBeth side.Day jumped right across the boar and cast his last vote for Pellow.Hanmer tossed his vote around to everyone and threw his support to McBeth on the final scoringsHawkins wielded his two votes with a great deal of finesse. Pre­vious to the 28th vote he was noted in a huddle with Smith and Rudy. Out of the conference little chuckles stole across the cham­bers. Hawkins voted last on that ballot and the audience gasped when he threw his two votes on Pellow, giving him ten votes, just one less than he needed to win the warden’s seat. That was the clos­est the contest came to an end until the 39th ballot when Pellow scored 10 again.Hossack ended up a Pellow manafter doing the grand tour of the candidates, throughout the ejec­tion,Logan nominate Pellow and his support for his candidate never faltered once.Marshall was a Pellow man on the last vote, and he was some­times during the election too when he wasn't voting for McDonald, and Dunn.McBeth kept his own vote, and McDonald voted tor himself until the end of the 41at ballot. He then turned his vote to McBeth.McLeod had his voting down pat during the first 28 votes. His pat­tern was McDonald, Pellow, Dunn. Dunn dropped out at this point. From there on he voted Pellow or McDonald and cast his last vote for Pellow.Pellow’s own vote helped him to keep a solid number of the votes all the way through the contest.Rudy played no favorites with his vote and never missed an op­portunity to throw It to a candidate when he could bring the total dangerously close to the line. His final vote was for Pellow.Smith discriminated against none of the candidates either. His vote went all over the place but came to rest on McBeth.Stoakley who nominated McBeth felt he had picked a winner and stayed with him to the finish line.Sutor was a McBeth man from the 30th vote to the end, but he too had tried all of them previous to that time.Walther swung his support to and fro, tried Pellow on the three votes before the final but switched to the McBeth camp at the finish.Wettlaufer, who was McDonald's nominator, voted for his candidate as long as he could, and cast his last vote for Pellow.The defeated candidates accept­ed their defeat with that sports- :manlike attitude which permeates all the business an social a ffairs of the Oxford county council. The competition might have been keen, but the race was clean and when it was over the candidates were all shaking hands with the new war­den, wishing him luck and meaningFOUR CANDIDATES FOR WARDENFour candidates for the wardenship of Oxford county were named when county council opened its inaugural session in Woodstock this afternoon. Nominated were Reeve H. P Dunn North Oxford; Reeve Thomas Pellow, West Oxford; Reeve w’ J. McDonald, East Zorra; Reeve Harley McBeth, DerehamAs the ba Hotting went on, the excite­ment grew and sides were champion­ed with fervour. But when it was over, no one was happier than Jackie Douglas. The warden may be offic­ially, Reeve H. R. McBeth of Dere­ham; to Jackie it is “Grampa.*’Voting Procedure Slightly ChangedLen Coles, county clerk and treasurer, this morning explained the reason for a slightly new twist in the ’Oting procedure at the warden's election yesterday.The names of the councillors were read in rotating order yes­terday instead of in straight alph­abetical order as has been the custom in former years. On the first ballot the vote started with Bishop, but tire second began with Carter and so on down the line. The purpose was to prevent the same man from voting last all the time and thereby having the ad­vantage of being able to know every time how his vote would In­fluence the final count.Harley Me Both Warden of OxfordIGrant Sutherland on the left wholRudv on the .1bm v wat d,'n and Bob I den mulalions and a bit of advice from CANDIDATES WHO SOUGHT POST OF WARDENThe four candidates who ran for|ture taken following the election one vote on the final ballot Harley McBeth, the new warden, ■ - - — - - e r, , „ L . ux « t, W. J. McDonald, reeve of East. From left to right are Herb Zorra and Tom peUoWi reeve ofoffice of warden of Oxford coun-in which Harley McBeth, reeveof Dereham edged out Tom Pelty are shown in the above pic- low, reeve of West Oxford by Dunn, reeve of North Oxford, West Oxford.—(Staff photo)iCounty Council Groups NamedThe afternoon session of countyReeve Louis L. Wettlaufer, EastZone Forester's ReportOn Work in County Bushcouncil yesterday struck the stand­ing commitees for 1952. The com- mitees met after they were form­ed and elected chairmen and sec­retaries.Reeve Clarence Sutor, Blenheim was appointed chairman of the road commitee and Reeve James D. Hossack, Embro, was made : chairman of the finance commit- ;tee.1 The following is a list of the 'cimmittees;Road — Chairman Reeve C. D. Sutor, Blenheim; secretary War­den H. R. McBeth, Dereham; Reeve H. P. Dunn, North Oxford.Finance — Chairman Reeve James D. Hossack, Embro; sec­retary, Reeve W, L. Bishop, North Norwich; deputy. Reeve O. T. Coleman, Blenheim; deputy Reeve L. W. Smith, Tillsonburg; Reeve G. A. Marshall, West Zorra.Property — Chairman Reeve Robert Rudy, Tavistock; secretary Reeve M. V. Logan, East Oxford; Reeve William McDonald, East Zorra; Reeve O. O. Carter, Bland­ford; Reeve Thomas Pellow, West Oxford.। Equalization — Chairman Reeve • H. P. Dunn, North Oxford; sec- | retary, deputy Reeve L, W. Smith, I Tillsonburg; Reeve James D. Hossack, Embro; Reeve M. V. Logan, East Oxford; Reeve J. B. Hanmer, Norwich.Agriculture — Chairman, Reeve J. K. McLeod, East Nissouri; sec­retary, Reeve William McDonald, East Zorra; deputy Reeve W. J. Stoakley, Dereham; Reeve C. A. Marshall, West Zorra; deputyASSESSMENT REPORT GIVEN BY COUNTY COUNCIL GROUPEqualization committee of county council brought in the re­port on equalization of assessment in Oxford County late yester­day afternoon.Annexation by the city of Woodstock of a large area of East Oxford made it necessary for- the committee to lower the assess­ment of that township by $144,000 In order to bring It into line with the other townships. This places the assessment there at $2,851,000.The schedule for all the municipalities reads as follows: Bland­ford $2,232,445; Blenheim, $3,594,000; Dereham, $3,987,410; East , Nissouri, $2,737,350; North Norwich, $2,041,000; South Norwich, $1 686,740; East Oxford, $2,851,000: North Oxford, $1,381,700; West Oxford, $1,711,840; East Zorra, $3,576,631; West Zorra, $2,947,- 900; Tillsonburg, $2,449,634; Embro, $263,088; village of Norwich, $716,600; Tavistock, $598,650.Zorra. /Education — Chairman Reeve J. B. Hanmer, Norwich; secretary,' deputy Reeve O. T. Coleman, Blen­heim; deputy Reeve W. J. Stoak­ley, Dereham; deputy Reeve L. W. Smith, Tillsonburg; Reeve W. L. Bishop, North Norwich.Printing and Resolutions—Chair­man Reeve M. V. Logan, East Oxford; secretary, Reeve 0. O. Carter, Blandford; deputy Reeve Reginald Day, E a s t Nissouri; Reeve Fred Walther, South Nor-' wich; deputy Reeve L. L. Wett­laufer, East Zorra.County Home — (Chairman ap­pointed at first meeting)— Warden H. R. McBeth, Dereham; Reeve: Roger L. Hawkins, Tillsonburg;! Reeve Thomas Pellow, West Ox­ford.Health Unit — (chairman ap­pointed at first meeting)— Warden H. R. McBeth, Dereham; Reeve Robert Rudy, Tavistock; Reeve Roger L. Hawkins, Tillsonburg.Juvenile Court — Warden Harley McBeth, Reeve Clarence Sutor, deputy' Reeve W. J. Stoakley, Reeve J. K. McLeod.Board of Audit — Reeve James D. Hossack, and county clerk and treasurer L. K. Coles.Hospital and Representatives — Woodstock, Warden Harley Mc­Beth; Ingersoll, Reeve Thomas Pellow; Tillsonburg, Reeve Roger Hawkins; St. Mary's Reeve J. K. McLeod.Reforestation — Reeve G. A. Marshall, deputy Reeve Reginald Day, Reeve O. Carter, Reeve James D. Hossack, county clerk Len Coles and road superintend­ent J. N. Meathrcll.S. R. Hamilton, zone forester has submitted the following report on the year's activities in the re­forestation areas in Oxford county!MCBETH TRACTIn January 1951 and Improve­ment cutting was carried out in the hardwood bush located in the south-west part of the Tract. This work was done by the staff of the Stratford zone. The material cut down during this cutting was mostly inferior as to size and ] species, therefore, no attempt was made to work it up for cordwood for sale.In May 1951, 35,700 trees were planted on 52 acres of this tract. Plantations 1 and 4, pastured in 1950 were planted with the follow­ing softwoods: white pine, 5100; red pine, 1600; Scotch pine, 8300; white spruce, 5100.The soil in these two areas is for the most part grovelly and well drained. Plantations 2 and 3 were cropped for corn in 1950. The soil in these areas is clay and not so well drained. For this reason a mixture of Hardwoods and soft­woods were planted. These are as follows: white pine. 5200; Scotch pine, 5200; white ash, 5200.The Michigan tree planting ma­chine was used for this tract since for the most part grades and slopes had to be planted. These were contoured very satisfactorily. Due to the acute shortage of labor this year it was necessary to have only one man on the planting machine. This made the job more difficult and slowed the work at times.Jack Corbett and Caterpillar tractor worked a total of 71 hours planting this tract. Cost for both machine and labor was $284.BANNER TRACTA toted of 55,750 trees were planted on the Banner Tract during the period April 23 to May 9 of this year. A breakdown of the total species is as follows: while pine, 33,550; red pine. 4,200; Scotch pine, 11,100; white spruce, 6,900.Two Purdue planters were used for this work. One was loaned by UTVCA, the other was owned by the Stratford Zone.Cost of renting J. Corbett’s trac­tor for 36 hours was $90 and man hours $88.40.Improvement cutting and thin­ning operations, Jan. 18, .1951, McBeth Tract: Improvement cut­ting was carried out by C. R. Groves and W. E. Moore In thei west, woodlot of this tract. Crop trees were pruned by nxe to a height of 5 fl, to 6 ft. Weed trees and inferior trees were marked forremoval. Expenses incurred were mileage $5.10 and meals $1.80.Jan. 24: Trees marked were cut out, also some blue beech and Hawthorne were cut down. Tops and branches were scattered rath­er than piled.Jan. 22: Zenda Tract: The Larch plantation now eleven years old was ready to be thinned. One row of trees was cut out completely, the opening to serve as a logging road.Inferior, suppressed and other­wise undesirable trees were re­moved to liberate the healthier dominant trees. Trees cut were limbed, tops and branches scatter­ed and poles were neatly piled along each side of the road. These poles will be sold if there is a buyer, if not they will be bucked up into four foot lengths for fuel wood s >ld in pole wood lengths as fuel wood. The remaining trees are now spaced app/_ximateiy 10 feet by 10 feet.The fence at the Creditville Tract was repaired in May at a cost for labor and materials of $23.25.During the summer fireguards were worked up on the Chesney Hall, Embro. Lakeside and Credit- ville Tracts. Roads were marked out on the Banner and McBeth Tracts.In November a total of 470 Scotch pine were cut from the Hal! and Embro tract and sold for Christmas trees. As this is the only real yalu. this species has, it was considered the wisest policy to cut them out and capatahze on them at this stage.List of expenditures and receipts for 19al. Expenses, planting Ban­ner Tract. $393.40; planting Mc­Beth Tract, $339.58; plowing fire- guards $47.45; marking out roads. $8.80; fencing. 23.25; caretaker's fees $70; total. $882.48; receipts,' Christmas trees, $188.40.APPOINTMENTSCounty council will consider the following appointments at this session: Auditors of criminal jus­tice accounts; county solicitors’ secretary and board of manage­ment of the County Home; mes­senger to county council; inspect-fw auctioneer. poultry and peddler and junk licences in each township. KFPmcNFWATlVKAMerm«n George LaFlnlr will represent the city council this year on the Oxford Health Unit board. Motion for his appointment to the Ixxuri wins brought in by Al- demian Rob Barney.Poultry Farmers UrgeHigher Bounty on FoxCOUNTY FATIBNTSVictoria Hospital in London has asked Oxford county council for help to look after patients from this county Who are being cared for in the hospital. The superin­tendent estimates the cost for ev­ery patient in the public wards at $10.97 a day. Of this sum the mu- j nicipalltlos contribute $>1 and the provincial government $4.30. The loss to the hospital is $2.67.APPEALThe president of the University of Western Ontario has appealed in a letter to Oxford county coun­cil for help in relation to the building fund of the university.Fox Bounty Raised To $3The bounty on red fox killed in Oxford county has been Increased from $2 to $3 by action of the coun­ty council. This increase was made following representations to the council by a delegation from the Oxford county Federation of Ag­riculture. The Federation request was for a $5 bounty.Brings In $8,000,000The Federation president. F. E. Ellis urged consideration of the request in view of the present im­portance of the poultry industry, which brings in $3,000,000 annual­ly to Oxford county farmers. This industry is now seriously menaced by foxes. Mr. Ellis's own losses run­ning from 50 to 300 birds a year.Wm. Fleming and Arthur Hay­ward told of serious fox depreda­tions in West Zorra. Wm. Benton, Federation fieldman, and James Fleming, were both emphatic that the bounty of $2 provided no in­centive for hunters to shoot or dig out foxes.Mr. Benton cited the records M boonties paid tn prove that hanten were not interested.”The next time MOincrMHly nientioiiM a Sunduy- itchool supper, you keep jour big mouth clotted!”Conslderble discussion of fox bounties was heard yesterday af­ternoon at county council when a delegation representin th* Oxford Federation of Agriculture and a number of independent poultry pro­ducers approached council on the possibilities of raising the fox bounty from the «r.8ent rate of $2 (o the original $5 payment.C. D. Sutor, reeve of Blenheim, brought forward a suggestion that the Federation of Agriculture ap­proach the provincial government on the matter of fox bounties. He recommended that the bounty should be administered by the townhip clerks but paid by the province. The idea behind this.He mentioned that one East Oxford farmer, Peter DeGraff, had personally offered hunters $5 for each fox killed on his farm. 1 |Bounties VaryA difficulty mentioned by several ! of the council was that bounties vary from county to county and If Oxford paid more than any ad­joining county, foxes killed in the low bounty counties might be brought into Oxford when bounty was claimed.To right this situation. Reeve C. D. Sutor, of Blenheim, sug­gested that the Federation ap­proach the Ontario government urging that fox bounties be made uniform by provincial enactment and also * that the bounty should be administered by township clerks but paid by 1 the province.Mr. Ellis agreed that the matter would be carried to the provincial government in the fall but urged that the council should not delay action while waiting for the prov­ince. Warden Harley McBeth prom­ised consideration and the $3 boun­ty was announced shortly after.Keep In StepThe first reaction to the $3 bounty has come from the hunters. In their opinion, Oxford should keep in step with nearby countries that pay $4 to $5.‘•The present fox bounty will not pay for ammunition and labor.” said one hunter. “We simply are not interested.” he said, was to provide a uniform­ity of sums paid in each county and prevent people from one county cashing in in another coun­ty where a higher bounty is paid and not hunting out the foxes in their own county. He felt the town­ships would be the logical head­quarters for administration ' e- cause they provided a depot closer to home for the farmers bringing in foxes.He said many persons had ap­proached him asking what he had done about having the bounty in­creased. The farmers feel It is worth more than $2 to hunt the fox out, when the time of work and the expense of bringing it into Woodstock is taken into consider­ation, he said.According to information receiv­ed from the surrounding counties by Len Coles, county clerk, it was evident that Brant and Norfolk counties pay $5 Middlesex $4. Perth pays $3 for adult fox and $1.50 for pups, Waterloo has not paid bounty for two or three years, and Elgin has never paid bounty. In that county the bounties are the re- ponsibility of the townhips.Reeve Roger Hawkins of Tillson- burg explained that the portion of Elgin bordering his township did not pay bounties and in fact hunt­ers in the area harbored foxes un­til they were old enough to pro­vide good sport befo. _ they would hunt them.Frank Ellis, well known poultry farmer, speaking as chairman of : the delegation from the Oxford I Federation of Agriculture, said damage to poultry by foxes was reaching alarming p ^portions in Oxford. He reminded councillors that Oxford is a big poultry county and said it had produced over $3,000,000 in eggs and poultry last year.It has become necessary for farmers to lock their chickens in at night, he aid. “If a chicken so much as pokes its head through the wire fencing at night, it will be lying inside the wire in the morning with no head," he assert­ed.In his own experience he said he id found 300 dead pullets in a field last fall. They had been the victims of fox in the area.W. A. Benton, field man fc. the Federation of Agriculture, aid the resolution initiated with complaints from farmers in several townships; and also from hunters. He felt' there was no incentive for hunt­ers in the $2 bounty, with the cost of ammunition almost doubl­ed.Bill Flemming of West Zorra said he was losing a number of his flock every year. He was of the opinion that skunks might be responsible for some of the dam­age.Roger Hawkins, reeve of Tillosn- burg lauded the support for a problem which he declared has worried him for some time. “It is a problem which comes up every year,” he said, “but two things are' not mentioned. I believe dogs are! doing more damage to poultry than they are to sheep.” He in­formed council that too many un­licensed dogs are running at large: and doing a great deal of damage.He supported the idea of uni­formity of fox bounty over thei province. “I know Norfolk helps us out. They pay bounty on a good number of Oxford foxes. I don’t know if the foxes just walk across the border of the county or not," he said, but added “we wouldn't like to be in a similar position hav­ing Io pay for other counties fox­es."Wilfred Bishop, reeve of NorthFOX BOUNTIESA total of $30 was paid out in fox bounties for the month of De- cembcr, 1952. by the Oxford coun­ty council. Fifteen foxes were turned In from all over the coun­ty, including four from Blandford, one from Bic wim. one fromDerttaun. three from East Nis-souri. one from North Oxford,two from East arra. and threefrom West ®>rrfLNorwich, suggested that should be some way of mutilating the carcass of a fox on which bounty is collected so that It can not be presented elsewhere for bounty money. ,He said he hd been surprised to learn that the township of North Norwich is almost as thickly popu­lated by pheasant as Price Is­land, The numbers, however, were declining, he said, due to Killings by fox.Deputy reeve of Blenheim. Orval Coleman thought it might be fair to adopt a system whereby $5 would be paid to ..ford county residents and a lesser sum to non-Oxford dwelb -s,Harry Lockwood, a former coun­cillor, opposed this idea on the grounds that it would discourage hunters from coming in to kill the foxes.Louis Wettlaufer, deputy reeve of East Zorra, lives near the bor­der of Perth county and seemed to be of the opinion that hunters would prove a menace to his pas­ture land. He said he had foxes in a grave] pit near him. He felt the $5 raise would encourage people to come in to hunt. A uniform raise, he said, was the only answer.W. A. Benton informed Mr. Wettlaufer that he could legally order hunters off . is property un­less they had secured his permis­sion to hunt there.“Yes,” replied Reeve Hawkins, “but the fine for hunting is only two doUars. If the hunter shootj a couple of foxes he is $2 in pocket."Roy Hughes, who is interested in conservation of wild life, said he thought the balance of nature would be disturbed if "we got too many foxes.” “Fox" he informed council, “consume things other than poultry.”Frank Ellis, following the lead of Reeve Sutor, said the Federation would bring the matter before the provincial government when it meets with that body later in the year, but he urged council not to stand back waiting for the prov­ince to act.Warden Harley McBeth believed a suggestion had been put to the province twv or Jiree years ago but said it had been frowned upon at that time.County council will consider the subject of bounties at this session.County Council HighlightsGranted-M00 io the Agricultural ’r 1 . Course at Fairgrounds, .oodstock; $50 to the Ontario Ag- icultural Council; sioo to the Ox- ord Crop Improvement Associa- inn’ a125 I® U'e Conserva-wn Association; $300 to the Cana- dan National Institute for the Wd; $600 to the Saltation Armi^ue Home Work; $800 to mi•nd w N?TUm; the ;400^t'r Cross SocietyOXf°rd COUnty ^ross Society; $4,000 to the Oxford । ounty Uberary Co-operativeFox bounty increased to $3 uer ’eh from former rate of $2. This rnplias to Red Fox only, caught by esidentx of Oxford count? within- u» county limits.I Zone Forester reported 91i 5 irSr in 1951 on county for‘°f ’aUl WMitare of on 8Oumy roMs wxdApproved of U ista expenditure for health-a reduc ­tion irom $| n mReduced the equaUxedEast Oxfw* township by >144,000 due to annexation of pan ,,y “* « 1 wuunties One Subject 7or County ConsiderationSil 4K hl ft I ■ i • kJ** boun,y Ik' one of theiln. In 1948 the total was 261; •-unjects up for discussion when) 1949 total was 394: In 1950 it <ounty council meets next week, was 287 and in 1951 total was According to a motion passed at 347.the Oxford! Payment is given on pups as deaeration of Agriculture a dele- wall as grown foxes and bounty nation representing that body 1 seek a boost in the amount paid for foxes in Oxford County.the county started paying a bounty of $4 a fox in 1945 when the fox population began to in­crease In Oxford and the sur-is allowed all year around by special permission of the De­partment of Lands and Forests.Blenheim has been the biggest contributor of pelts with 531 turned in during the six years!.........., .............. the bounty has been paid. South rounding counties. Previous to I Norwich has contributed onlythat time fur merchants had In <he neighborhoodoi 810 for a (ox pelt. Fox fur is in little demand at the present time and most dealers either donot accept the pelts or pay only a hominal sum for them.The first bounty was paid in January of 1946 and 640 foxes were turned in that year. In the following year bounty was col­lected on 566.At the January session of the county council in 1947 the boun­ty was lowered to $2 and that year only 276 foxes were turned67 in that: time. The total in the; six years the bounty has been In effect is 2771.Of the. 1951 total 36 camo from Blandford. 38 from Blenheim, 26 from Dereham, 39 from East Nis­souri, 12 from North Nprwlch, 6 from South Norwich, 8 from East Oxford. 24 from North Oxford, 17 from West Oxford, 57 from East, Zorra and 84 from West Zorra.The chart below gives totals from each township over the five- year period listed down the side and across the bottom of thechart are theBylaws Being Considered By Oxford County CouncilCounty council went Into a county road system. 'The total of committee of the whole this, temporary advances for roan morning to consider bylaws 1 n-1 costs must not exceed the troduced nt the morning session, amount provided In fippropria- authorizing antlon by the corporation of the amendment to the equalization county along with the aid recelv- of assessment by-law will re-'ed from the Province of Ontario, celvs consideration. The amend- Appointment of a road com­ment has been made necessary Imlttee will be before the com- by the annexation of a portion of mittee of the whole, Last year East Oxford by the city of Wood- C. D. Sutor, reeve of Blenheim,Abylawstock. The assessment of East was appointed for three years, Oxford township will be lowered his term expiring in 1953 and H. to make it fall in Une with the P. Dunn, reeve of North. Oxford, other townships. was appointed for two years.Authorization for borrowing his term to expire the end of [of money for current expend!-' this year.tnrrs until taxes are coUectedwill be before the committee asAmong the orders and ac­counts which will receive consid-well aa a bylaw authorizing bor- eration is an amount of $28,* rowing money for spending un- 576.67 for road expenditure durH der the Highway Improvement ing the month of November,; Act on county bridges and the51951.Blandford ............ Blenheim ............ Dereham............. East Nissouri .... North Norwich .. South Norwich .. East Oxford ..... North Oxford ... West Oxford .... East Zorra.......... West Zorra .......1945931405943303043. 163162931946621615567298281126566319471966223419910151634321948 24 53 25 257 10' 23 17 18 26 331949375244492541338224763totals 1950292146426 098194364by years.195136382639126824175784Total 300 531 277 । 299 j 128 67136 ( 129'149 325432View County AssessmentsC. D. Sutor, reeve of Blenhiem were four municipalities which hc-6405662762613942873472771East Zorra Girl Winner Of Oxford Oratory CrownFree Press Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK, Jan. 14—A slight little miss, 13-year-old Jane Bur­ton. a grade eight pupil from S.G. 15, East Zorra, defeated a classy field of 14 public school students to don the Oxford County public school speaking crown here Saturday.About 250 persons attended the County Trustees and Ratepayers Association held at Central Schoo) gymtorium.contests sponsored by the OxfordSeek Increase In Fox BountyA delegation from the Federation of ■ Agriculture made up of Frank Ellis and W. A. Benton will appear before county council this after­noon along with a group from West' Oxford to petition the council to] raise the bounty on foxes.The request is that the $5 bounty be restored. The bounty was low­ered at the January session of the council in 1947 and there was a marked decrease in the number of foxes turned in from that time.A number of farmers in the cou nt yarea Id hhdamhths xvce county are alarmed by the increase in the fox population and feel that an increase in the reward for fox would help eliminate the nuisance.Perth County council passed a resolution asking all counties to co-operate in paying a bounty on foxes. The bounty in Perth is $3 for adult fox and $1.50 for pups.SEEK DELEGATESThe Ontario Association of Man-i agers and Matrons of County Homes '-as asked county council to send delegates to the annual convention to be held in Belleville this year. Membership fee is $10. !township spoke to Oxford county council yesterday afternoon and stressed the need of a county as­sessor. "In my opinion, he said, "Blenhiem has the highest assess­ment of any township in Oxford county.The speaker said that 27 out of 38 counties in the province of Ontario have county assessors. He noted the Ontario government had said when 50 per cent of the coun­ties had adopted the use of county assessors it would be made com- pulsory for all counties to appoint assessors. To date, the speaker said, the province has not made it compulsory but they now pay $1500 towards the salary of the assessor. Salaries of the assessors vary from $2500 to $5000 per ear.Reeve Wilfred Bishop of North Norwich said some of the aspects of the assessment situation led him to believe that many other muni­cipal councils were prepared to break their oaths that they would fairly and accurately hear appeals, when acting as a court of revision. However, the reeve of Norwichassessments — Tavistock, West Zorra, Dereham end North Norwich.Reeve Suitor replied that he did not want to indulge in an argument but rhe reports of the equalization committee had been fair as far as he was concerned. He felt that the county should not embark on a plan to appoint an assessor un­less it was by unanimous vote of the council, because he figured an assessor who did not have the full support of the council was under a definite handicap.Reeve Robert Rudy of Tavistock said that of all the committees he had sat on the equalization com­mittee was the most embarrassing to him. He said that at one time $500,000 worth of assessments had been tossed around in one after­noon as there was no basis for the division of the amount. Some­one had asked his opinion on the handling of this imount in open council and he had told them it had been placed in spots where it would bring the least kick.sad, he did not think this was theTudy felt the time would come when Oxford county would have to----• x T " u,c w»ora county wou. situation in Oyford county. There)have a county assessor.EXPENDITUREExpenditure for the Oxford County Home during the month of December is listed as $6,119.35.BEilECORATIONWork on the redecoration of the county council chambers is nearing completion. The walls have been painted a light blue, the floors sanded, all the furni­ture refinished and the fixtures, cleaned. Everything should be In order for the Inaugural meeting of the county council which be­gins on Tuesday, January 15 at, 2 p m.your celvrv"Look, Ma< •— suppose you JuM turn iiround and eat se of Civjl DefenceCounty Council BriefsACKNOWLEDGEMENT , tecrnlng an annual T B.A letter addressed to county entile. Kent county awl council from the Alexandra Iios- Ited counties of Leeds anaProgram Stumbling BlockTwo thys ago Lt.-Col. Ernest I hlllott resigned from his appoint­ment as director of civil defence tor Woodstock. He directed his resIgnnUon to the mayor and city council members.Mayor Bernadette Smith said in. an interview yesterday that "If appears that the resignation of Col. Elliott, which is regrettable, should have been ndressed to the Com-. mH fee on Civil Defence, and not to city council." iShe continued, ".It Is also regret-1 table that this sound organization) should disband, especially nt this, critical time. I don't know what the thoughts of other members of] council are, but a concerted effort should be made to convince the I federal government to carry om this work.""It would seem that the Armories would bo the’ proper headquarters for a government- sponsored civil defence program— perhaps under the jurisdiction and supervision of Lt.-Col. Wilkins, and I the personnel of the Oxford] Rifles,” Mayor Smith concluded. .In 19-12 the first Civil Defence meeting was held. A defence pro-| gram organized by the city, and financed by Federal Govern-, ment. lasting through the war years.In 1950 the federal government strongly advised that all munici­palities be organized. Mayor Mil­burn called a meeting on Nov. 16, to form r civilian defence commit­tee. The following were named to organize it: Col. Wilkins, O. T. G. Martin, G. Calder, Miss Ethel] Greenwood, and Aidermen Boys, Barney, Downing and Mayor Mil­burn.The mayor agreed to discuss the financing of organization with Clark Murray, M.P. Next meeting was called for Nov. 27. At this meeting it was moved by Col. Wilkins that Lt .-Col. E. Elliott be appointed director of civil defence.The 'following executive was elected: Director, Col. Elliott;AGRICULTURAL COUNCILFifty dollars annual fee has been asked of county council in a letter from the Ontario Agricul­tural Council. The council was formed 20 years ago by Col. T. L. Kennedy for the purpose of keep­ing the government informed on the views of county councils of agriculture, education and high­ways. This year the convention of the agricultural council will discuss a provincial hail insurance, scheme.County Home Management 'raised as Report Givenmedical services, M. F. Butler; communications. G. M. Calder; i women's organizations, Mrs. J.i Sutherland; city council, Mayor. Milburn. Aldermen Hoys and Bar­ney; transportMion, Steve Suske: heavy equipment, A. F. Hamilton;’ Warden, 0. T. G. Marlin; public services, Chief of Police, Fire Do- iParimenl, and manager of PUC.Shortly after this the government called on the city nf Woodstock send n representative to attend a course on civlil defence at Con- naughl Ranges in Ottawa. Col. Elliott, suggested to city council that Col. Wilkins be appointed. Titis was done, and Col. Wilkins] reported to the committee and] members of council upon his re­turn from Ottawa last autumn. |Following this a letter Was re­ceived by city council, outlining! plans as suggested by the govern-] ment. It was felt by members of council that the cost of the pro­gram should be borne by the. federal governmen . and passed a rc olution to this affect.The fact that the city was not. prepared to undertake the cost would appear to be reason for the stalemate in the progress of civil defence in Woodstock.RECOMMEND GRANTReforestation and conservation committee of county council re­commended a grant of $25 to the Reforests'ion and Conservation Association. Len Coles, county cierk, was instructed to write the district reforestation office at Galt regarding new signs on the Zenda reforestation tract.EDUCATION, The education committee of council recommended a fee of $15 be paid to the Ontario Education Association. It was recommended that the members of the education committee and the clerk be ap­pointed delegates to the county council section of the Ontario Edi- cation Convention at Toronto.LIBRARY BOARDThe library co-operative board for 1952 will be made up of the following members: Warden Har­ley McBeth, Reeve Clarence Sutor, Deputy Reeve W. J. Stoakley, Reeve J. K. McLeod, from coun­ty council; George Lees from Norwich; R. C. Brogden from In­gersoll; H. L. Kipp from Prince­ton. Magistrate R. G. Groom was appointed an honorary member. Council granted $4000 to the Li­brary Co-operative, for 1952.pi tai fit Ingersoll acknowledged receipt of $10,000, the final pay* ment of the grant voted by coun­cil, tn the hospital.CONSIDERATIONA letter written by the secre­tary of the Department of High­ways in the absence of Highways Minister George Doucett, prom­ised consideration of the Oxford county council's request for an amendment to the Highway Traf­fic Act. Al the final session of the 1951 county council requested the department to make a ruling which would enforce all traffic to come to a full stop when school buses are taking on or discharg­ing passengers,THANKSA letter from the office of the Ingersoll town clerk expresses thanks to the county council for their action in agreeing to finance the Ingersoll share of the cost of the new Registry Building in Woodstock.CATTLE TESTWelland County has concurred in Oxford County’s resolution con-vlijn advise that they have [no action.non-indigentsCounty council will consider en­dorsing a resolution from * and Grenville United Counties during this session. The resolu­tion requests the Department i Health and Welfare to pass leg­islation for protection to non-m- dlgent people who dan not care for themselves, either hy care­lessness or their own part, low or memory, inability to realize dang- rr, old age or crippling by artn- ritis.FOX BOUNTYThe Oxford Federation of Agri­culture has sent, a formal reques to the County Council asking councillors to consider an increase in the fox bounty from $2 to So in order to protect farmers from the increasing fox population. A delegation from the Federation will’appear before county coun- jc sometime this week.PAYMENTS e ,I Perth county advises Oxford County council in a letter that payment in that county for fox is $3 for adults and $1.50 for pups.PresentationTo Ex-WardenEast Missouri township officials, ex-wardens and friends gathered at the home of Grant Sutherland. 195' warden of Oxford county, last night to make a presentation to him of a floor lamp.Allen McKessock assumed the role of chairman and a varied pro­gram was presented. Mrs. O. Smith gave a reading and con­gratulated Mr. Sutherland on his i Work last year. Reg. Day, deputy I reeve of East Missouri made the-l address to the ex-Warden and Fred Slater presented him with a floor lamp. Present at the gath­ering and taking part in rhe pro­gram were, Mrs. John Bolton. Urs. Fred Slater, Mrs. Reg. Day, John Bolton, Calvin McKay, and ex-wardens, William Weir. Alex McCorquodale and Milton Better- idge.Progressive euchre prizes were 'awarded to Mrs. G. Sutherland and Mr. Bert Sutherland. Consol­ation prizes went to Mrs. Calvin McKay and Ackland Baker. Chair prize went to Mrs. Milton Better- idge.Dace of increased costs he asked council to extend the grant which they, had given the Blind Institute] last year to assist their work among the blind. He requested the grant be raised from $300 to $500.INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEEIndustrial committee of city council will meet at city hall to­night at 7.30.SAFETY MEASUREEast Oxford township has sug­gested to county council that a petition be sent to the Railway Board asking that all freight care be spot painted with luminous paint which will reflect headlights at night and possibly avert the dangers of level crossings.Officials Lauded Al Oxford HomeFree Press Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK, Jan. 18 — Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Forbes, superintend­ent and matron of the Oxford County Home, were complimented on their efficient management of the home today by county council.Mr. Forbes submitted his annual report to council. Operating ex­penses for 1951 totaled $33,805; re­ceipts, $29,400. Profits from th* home’s farm were $5,487.R. J. Forbes, superintendent of the Oxford County Home, came in for a pat on the back at county council this mornning, on the financial report released today by the board of manage­ment of the home. Reeve Wilfred Bishop of North Norwich and Reeve C. D. Sutor of Blenheim gave credit 1.9 both Mr. Forbes and his wife who is matron of the institution for the careful manner in which they have man­aged affairs during 1951.The net cost of operating the (home during the year was listed at $4,404.83. Total, expenditure (was $33,805.72 while receipts • were $29,400.89. Of the total re-, ceipts $13,806,12 came from the ]Old Age Security paid to inmates of the home.1 L. K. Coles, clerk of the coun- ty, who Is also secretary-treas- ■urer of the home, said the only item on the expenditure list • which needed any explanation was $795.60, refund to old age pensioners. Under a new system Introduced this year, he said, the pensions were turned over to the hospital when people from the county home had to be hospital­ized and this accounted for the new entry under expenditures.The gross expenditure per week for each resident is $11,39? The city of Woodstock had 16 residents In the home last year and contributed a total of $1,. 170.23 for their keep while In­gersoll had three and contribut­ed $319.16.The total of residents in the home on January 1 of this year was 54 as against 60 at the same time last year.The expenses of operating the farm for 1951 was $8,200.51 and receipts showed $13,688.48 or a profit of $5,487.97 cents realized from the sale of farm produce.The residents themselves con­sumed farm produce in the amount of $2,105.00.MEMBERSHIP FEECounty council has been asked for the usual $15 membership fee to the Ontario Good Roads Asso­ciation. The convention of the As­sociation will take place In To­ronto on Feb. 12 and 13."Go in and sit <low n. dear. Supper isalnwM nu.d neral Survey of Healthn County Council ReportThere Was no epidemic of any communicable disease during 1951, nt cording to tjw annual report of the Oxford Health Unit which haspeen submitted to county council b.v Ur, o c Powers, Medical Of­ficer of Health.' Dr. Pbwers gives a general sur- . «cy of existing health problems and outlines the principal achieve- menbi during the past year and future plans of the unit,Chicken pox heads (he lists of infectious diseases with 109 cases reported, following by mumps with and measles 34. ’’’his is a very low incidence for these diseases. . c Of the major infectious diseases, gcarlet fever with 17 and acute anterior poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis) with 11 were reported. •5'his is higher than the 1950 rate. The number of poliomyelitis cases Reported is higher for this county, but several were of the non- jparalytic type and may actually •have been coxsackie, a virus dis- base easily confused with polio- jnyelitis. No cases of diptheria, or ^typhoid fever were reported, - Immunization for smallpox, dip- Sheria, whooping cough, scarlet Sever _and tetanus was routine. Influenza vaccine for the preven-J Suburban Road Work Cost Reported by CommitteeMaintenance and construction!the Woodstock Suburban Roads work on suburban roads will cost Committee and the Ingersoll Sub­tle city of Woodstock $2700 this urban Roads Committee.year according to appropriation brought before county cuncil this afternoon.Ingersoll will be billed for $2200.The figures quoted represent a 25 percent share of the amount paid by the county for the upkeep of suburban roads. The county ap­propriation for the work on Wood­stock suburban roads this year is 59017.60. Of this the city will pay $2254.40 plus a delicit of $445 60 from 1951 when the appropriation ■was exceeded.Ingersoll will be required to pav $3388.60 as her share of $13,554.40 appropriation for spending on sub­urban roads but Ingersoll has a balance of $1188.60 left from last year’s road spending and therefore only pays $2200 this year.In addition to the general main­tenance on roads 12 and 30, roads 30 will be paved for nine miles from the termination of the 1951 work to meet road 7.The reports were submitted by TENTATIVE ESTIMATESTentative tore for brought In so a bylawestimates of expend!- county council wore at yesterday's session could be brought in to borrow $143,500 for current ex­penditures, general purposes, char­ity and welfare, and secondary and vocational schools and $369,200 for county roads until estimates are struck at Ihe March session. The amount authorized to be borrowed fr general outlay is 70 per cent, of the tentative estimate ot $205, 000. The amount for county roads is 100 per cent, of the tentative estimate.ONLT RED FOXBounty of $3 will be paid by the county only on red fox. Black and silver fox do not bring a bounty L. K. Coles, clerk-treas­urer told members of county coun­cil yesterday.MEET IN MARCHCounty council adjourned yes- temday afternoon at 5.30 and will meet ngalh in March when the estimates for 1952 will be struck.lion of Influenza wag given In all secondary school# to 1013 stu­dents.Tuberculosis control program In­cludes chest dibit's which are held regularly at Woodstock, Ingersoll. 3'1 llsonbung. Norwich and Tavi­stock. Total number attending1 clinics was 941. Al! school child­ren both primary and secondary are tuberculin tested every two1 years. These who react positively1 have their family contacts x-rayedi and the cost is defrayed by the Christmas seal fund.The Oxford Red Cross Society continues to finance dental work and tonsillectomies for needy child­ren. The educational program for food handlers has improved and all food handlers are now x-rayed. Schools ’for people handling food are held every year at Woodstock,1 Ingersoll, Tillsonburg, and Nor­wich.The hearing program has been) carried out by the staff and sev-i era! children have been examined 'by the National Society of Hard of Heating in Toronto.DELEGATIONAU members of county council and the clerk-treasurer have been appointed a delegation to the Good Roads Association convention in Toronto. The annual fee of $15 has been paid to the association.County Council Ends Year On Right Side of LedgerOxford county council ended urf administration was $108.21 overthe year of 1951 $2061.42 on the right side of the books. The ap­propriation at the beginning of the year was listed as $384,809.54, but the actual expenditure was only $382,748.12.Upkeep and construction on county roads cost $6877.84 more than was anticipated at the begin­ning of last year. The total cost of maintenance of roads in the county was $173,577.84.The budget went in the red on three other items. Agriculture and fox bounty was $92.75 over; generalROAD EXPENDITUREReport to the county council on country road expenditure^ shows $6,858.91 over the propos­ed expenditure; $382,888.14 was spent for the upkeep of county roads. Provincial subsidy will re-1 duce this amount by $191,215.02. Receipts were listed‘at $14,033.00 and the remainder of the sum came from the general levy of county council, payment by Woodstock and Ingersoll for! their suburban roads and receipts and sales.ESTIMATEJ. N. Meathrell, county roads' supervisor, anticipated 1952 road' expenditure would be in the neighborhood of $369,200. This amount is approximately the 1951 expenditure. Of this arhount [1344,300 will be spent on main­tenance, construction and ma- ,’hinery for roads and S250.OO0 an bridges and culverta. The provincial government pays a tubsldy of 80 per cent, on bridge .’onstruetlon and 50 per cent, on roadwork.Boost Outlets for Books By County Library in '51andTn her annual report given this I libraries, two deposit depots, morning before Oxford county 118 classrooms, council, Mrs. 8. L. Krompart, lib- In Mrs, Krompart’s opinion rarian of the county eo-op<nativc of the outstanding efforts or library said outlets for books had co-operative project is the wor - Increased by 53 during 1951. Most shop meeting which is he id won of Ihe increase Is attributable to fall when librarians meet to cuss problems and exchange ideas.one theschools, cuss problems and exchange ideas.Demands for roading material1 Mrs. Krompart helps the county brought about the addition of 2231 libraries by preparing lists from books to the library to make a total time to time and going with Iib- of 7097, ; rary committee to purchase books.The unit now takes books to 18 In 1950 books were taken to W* schools but last year the number of schools receiving books was 9L Library circulation includes: Fic­tion. 9361; non-fiction 2858; juven­ile. 4155; and reference 125, mak­ing a total of 16.195. School cir­culation was listed as 54,427. The total of 70.922 is an increase ofSay Pollution Still ProblemThe annual report of J. L.; Griffiths, senior sanitary inspector, which will come before county council today, reveals 144 instances of water pollution in the county out of 730 samples collected for bacteriological examination during 1951. The samples were mostly from dug wells.Pollution in Water courses is still a hazard to humans, livestock and wild life. A number of storm water drains emptying into creeks con­tain sewage. Mr. Griffiths suggests the installation of sewage disposal plants in towns and villages as the only solution to this problem.Out of 141 eating establishments in the ebunty four were closed for unsanitary conditions. They were allowed to reopen when sanitary standards were satisfactory.Two active cases of tuberculosis were disclosed by examination of the 966 food handler in the prov­ince. All those employed in the handling of food .re oven chest X-rays and throat swabs for dip­theria.Mr. Griffiths and C. E. Crandall jnade a total of 3171 visits during 1951 of which 538 were to inves­tigate complaints. 'and the miscellaneous account was $119.42 over.Administration of justice and county buildings cost $29,929.35; Registry office cost $3569.37; educ­ation. $265; Library co-operative, $4000; health unit, $19,768.32; re­forestation. $1,684.79; charity and welfare, $98,070.73; vocational sec ondary education. $1,364.18 and academic secondary educa­tion, $16,745.36.250 over 1950.Mrs. Krompart told council that a book-mobile was one of the greatest needs of the co-operative to facilitate the distribution of books.Women’s Institutes and Fann Forums have been asking her for books recently she said and she hopes to include these organiza­tions in a project, this year.Fewer NursesBut More WorkThe nursing staff of the Oxford Health Unit decreased by two dur­ing 1951, but the volume of work increased. A total of 6753 home visits were completed this year, which is an increase of 2313 over the 1950 total.Miss Margaret Grieve, nursing supervisor paid special tribute to the loyalty and efficiency of her nursing staff in her annual report to county council today.The nursing staff works through 116 schools in the county giving medical service to 8262 students. This year 15,337 school inspections were made by staff nurses.Child health conferences held at 15 centres in the county attracted 4711.The services of the nursing divi­sion include prenatal care, infant welfare, preschool welfare, com­municable diseases, immunization, tuberculosis service, orthopedic service, * "venereal disease service, health.mentalROADCOMMITTEEA •'■’otion brought before county council yesterday afternoon by Wilfred Bishop approved appoint­ment of three councillors to the road committee; S. D. Sutor, reeve of Blenheim, was appointed for three years; H. P. Dunn, reeve of Norths Oxford, for two years and Warde,arley McBeth of Dere- hame was ated for one year. crease FoxBounty by $1The bounty on red fox in Oxford poeal. He said his own experience, W'iniy has received a boost of St m losing poultry to foxes supportedon recommendation of the agricul- the contentions of (he delegation tura] committee in their report which spoke to council earlier InTh>s sets the bounty at $.3 a fox to residents of the county on fox caught within the county.A further proposal of the council recognized a suggestion brought up by C. D. Sutor during fox bounty discussions last week. The clause of the report as endorsed by coun­cil authorizes any township to ap­point an official of that township to issue fox bounty, thereby cutting off the journey to Woodstock to collect bounty,Deputy Reeve O, T. Coleman of Blenheim and Reeve J. B. Hanmer of Norwich brought in an amend­ment asking that the original pay­ment of $5 on foxes by restored.Reeve Hanmer pointed out that the evidence presented before council by the poultry breeders last week left no other course.Reeve McDonald of East Zorra felt he was on dangerous ground in defending the fox but neverthe­less said foxes had been respon­sible for the decrease in the jack rabbit population. Rabbits had been very destructive in his young orchard, he said.Reeve Wilfred Bishop, speaking on behalf of the amendment, said it was necessary to give protection to the pheasants as well as the domestic poultry. He thought it would be worthwhile to raise the bounty even if only as an experi­ment to determine its effects on the fox population and to discover if it unduly raised the costs to council Reeve of Tavistock, Robert Rudy *& — — ■■■——- said he felt dogs and not foxes | and raising the bounty by $1.were responsible for the killing of the chickens. “Fox will carry off their prey” he said “and many of the poultry producers spoke finding dead bodies of chickens the morning.”Deputy Reeve Reginald Dayof inofEast Nissouri supported the pro­Tentative Budget Is Set At $574,200 by OxfordFree Press Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK, Jan. 25—A tentative budget of $574,200 was set by Oxford County Council here today for the purpose of borrowing until estimates are struck during the March session.The finance committee under Reeve James D. Hossack, Embro, tentatively estimated $205,000 for all general purposes and $369,200for roads. iCouncil may borrow 70 per cent of the amount set aside for gen- sral purposes or $143,500. One hun­dred per cent is allowed on the road estimate.Tentatively earmarked was $100,- XX) for general purposes; $100,000, for charity and welfare; $5,000 for secondary and vocational educa-i tion. r‘ , £>iThe road committee was granted a budget allotment of $172,200 in the second finance report. Thej zrar* to the Oxford County Health Unit was set at the rate of $1.15' perAcapita.Confer With C.A.S.cnmmitU'c composed of War-den H. R. McBeth, Reeve Robert j csled parties regarding an Oxford Rudy, Reeve Hoasack and County County centennial in 1053.Grants AuthorizedThe following grants were au-_ t _ |H| thorizedr -^ary, about establishing new quar- Oxford County Rod Cross. $4,000;ters tor the society. I Embro and West; Zorra Red Cross/Clerk L. K. Coles was named to confer with the Oxford County Children’s Aid Society, if naces-IThe warden and reeve were ap- $400; Canadian National Institute; pointed to represent council In for thfl Blind, $300; Salvation discussions with the Woodstock । Army, $600; Oxford County Mu- Board of Trade and other inter-1 aeum, $800.TO'HEAR REPORTSThe Oxford county council will clean t*p the remainder of the an­nual reports incittding finance, prfifx rty and health unit on ThJrv.lay and Friday of this week. Th** wMlon was extended to en­able the cmncli to handle the la<® volume of btwinesa.the sefesion.Deputy Reeve Coleman, who proposed the amendment, said he; agreed with Rudy concerning dogs sharing the responsibility with loxes. He said it was true ।hat foxes lived up to the old adage “sly as a fox" and left no trace of their plundering. It. Is impossible to poison or trap them, he said.! and the only way to cut down their; numbers was to encourage hunters to kill them..Reeve Murray Logan of East motion ofOxford. supported the amendment and Reeve ther of South Norwich support of it.The amendment wasFred Wal- spoke indefeated.pressing for an increase half wayDELEGATESReeve J. K. McLeod, of East Nissouri; deputy reeve L. L. Wet-i tlauffer of East Zorra and Reeve W. J. McDonald of East Zorra; have been appointed as delegates to the annual Ontario Agricultural Convention.Reeve Wilfred Bishop expressed approval of the provision for ad­ministration on a township basis. ’ He said there should be a definite understanding as to how the pelts should be marked in order to pre­vent the bounty being collected a second time.L. K. Coles, clerk-treasurer said it had been the custom to cut off an ear, but if the person present­ing the fox wants to use the pelt, three holes are punched in an eat; He will order supplies of scissors! and punches to be sent to clerks as soon as he is informed what township clerks are willing to act.Reeve Sutor. although he did not! take part in the debate, was in favor of raising the bounty. He thought the council were to be; commended in meeting thoseTHREAT SEENThe report of the agricultural committee of county council re­commends that the attention of the1 agricultural committee be directed to the fart that the proposed sub-; stitution of vegetable oils for but-> ter fat in ice cream and re-con­stituted milk threatens the extinc­tion of the Canadian dairy indus­try in that ultimately milk solids other than fat will not be avail­able for proper nutrition.ASSESSMENTThe figure given previously on the East Oxford assessment for 1952 should read .$1,955,500, in- tload of $2,851,000. The 1951 fig­ure has been reduced by $144,000 due to the annexation of a por­tion of East Oxford by the oily of Woodstock.APPROVE GRANT* 'on the request of VRtria WOTpifn)County council finance commit- for the ctee rcCommeridntIon that $4000 be of the costs of granted to the Oxford County Jteti patients.Crons Society and a grunt of $400 j be given to the Ernbro and Weft GRANT Oxford Red Cross Society, was en- On recommendation of imancj rlorsed by county council yesterday committee county council gran . ■afternoon.JOIN associationCounty council passed a financecommittee resolution that Oxford The grant to Oxford Heann yn county Join the Association of from county council will be based Rural Municipalities and (hat a fee at the rate of $1.15 per capita, inj.of $10 be paid.ty council was filed.REQUEST FILEDThe request of the Navy League FAY FEE for financial assistance from coun- Annual fROAD BUDGETCounty council endorsed a resol ulion of the finance committee to grant a budget allotment of $172,- 200 to the road committee for 1952.FILE appealThe reques of the University of Western Ontario for financial as­sistance from county council was filed.COMMENDATIONReeve Wilfred Bishop of North Norwich commended the finance committee and its chairman James D. Hossack on the report of the committee. He said it adhered to good business principles and yet gave expression to a policy of giving help where it felt that, was needed.8UPPORT COURSEThe agricultural report passed by county council yesterday grant­ed $400 to the agricultural short course.INDIGENT FUNERALSCounty rate for indigent funerals for which the county is respons­ible has been raised to $65.50 by county council acting on the ad­vice of the finance committee.PAID FOR MEETINGSThe county representatives to the hospital board will be paid on the basis of meetings actually attended as recommended by the finance committee of county council.CHILDREN’S AIDA committee of Warden Harley McBeth, chairman of property. Robert Rudy and chairman of finance Reeve J. D. Hossack and county clerk-treasurer, L. K. Coles, has been named by county council to confer with the Children’s Aid Society, if necessary, concerning the possibilities of establishment of new quarters for the CAS.CELEBRATIONWarden Harley McBeth and Reeve Robert Rudy of Tavistock have been appointed on recom­mendation of the county council finance committee to represent the county in discussions with the Woodstock Board of Trade and other interested parties with re­gards to the advisability of hold­ing an Oxford Centennial celebra? tion in 1953.NO ACTIONThe finance committee of Oxford County council has taken no action”Try and relax, Ed! Don't swing no hard!"unci! to pay m per ttlfns for indigent$300 to the Canadian Natinal In­stitute for the Blind.DECREASE , ,, ..The grant to Oxford Health Unit is a decrease from last year- The 1951 rate was $1.17 per capita.Annual fee of $50 to the Ontario agricultural Council Convention was paid by county council, on a recommendation from the agricul­tural committee yesterday.CROP IMPROVEMENTA grant of $100 to the Crop Im provement Association wras grant­ed by county council on the final day of the January session, yes­terday.REPRESENTATIVESReeve C, A. Marshall of West Zorra and Reeve W. J. McDonald of East Zorra were appointed re­presentatives to the Woodstock Fair Board by county council yes­terday.AID SALVATION ARMYwas given byA grant of $600 county council to Army for welfare work.the Salvation and- hospitalMUSEUM GRANTCounty council authorized agrant of $800 to the Oxford County Museum.ANNIVERSARYTonight at 7 p. m. celebration of the 68th Corps Anniversary of the Salvation Army will com­mence with a music festival at the Salvation Army citadel The West Toronto citadel band will provide the music. The celebration will continue over Sunday.CHECK UPReeve Wilfred Bishop suggested at county council yesterday that it might be a good idea to appoint the grader operator to check on: junk dealers going through the county since on the road he would be in an advantageous position to recognize such pedlars.SMALL PLOWCounty council has authorized a property committee proposal to purchase a garden tractor with a snow plow attached for the court house.CONTRACTContract for sanding and varnish-, ing the halls on the first floor of the county building has been awarded to M. W. Slade at a cost of $160.I INSPECTORSNew inspectors of auctioneer, poultry, pedlar and junk licenses have been appointed in two sec­tions of the county: Clarence Hart for East Oxford and Mervin Hughes for North Norwich i WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY b. 1952 |KING GEORGE DIES IN SLEEPSUDDEN DEATHGREAT BLOWStunned Nation Mourns Death Of Beloved King Fluorine Present in All | Drinking Water in OxfordPROCLAMATION OF ELIZABETH AS NEW MONARCH IS SIGNEDOttawa (CP) Canada’s proclamation of Queen Elizabeth U as the new monarch, signed by Chief Justice Thibaudcau Rln- fret. Administrator of the Government:To all whom these present* shall come,Greeting:Whereas it hath pleased Almighty God to call to His mercy our late Sovereign Lord King George the Sixth of blessed and glorious memory by whose decease the Crown of Great. Britain, Ireland and all other His Late Majesty’s Dominions is soley and rightfully come to the High and Mighty Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, now know ye that I. the said Right Honorable Tbibaudeau Rinfret, Administrator of Canada as aforesaid, as­sisted by Her Majesty's Privy Council for Canada do now here­by with one voice and consent of tongue and heart publish and proclaim that the High and Mighty Princess Elizabeth Alexan­dra Mary is now by the death of our late Sovereign of happy and glorious memory become our only lawful and Rightful Liege Lady Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions Beyond the Seas Queen, Defender of the Faith. Supreme Liege Lady in and over Canada, to whom we acknowledge all faith and constant obed­ience with all hearty and humble affection, beseeching God by whom all kings and queens do reign to bless the Royal Princess Elizabeth the Second with long and happy years to reign over us.Given under my hand and seal at arms at Ottawa, this sixth day of February’, In the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fitfy-two, and in the first year of Her Majesty’s reign.Tired And Ill Ruler PassesLondon (CP)—Tired and spent, the King died today after 15 years on the throne.Princess Elizabeth, his 25-year-old daughter, auto­matically succeeded him—the first ruling Queen in more than half a century.The King, the steady sort of monarch Britons died in his sleep at Sandringham, the royal estate in Nor­folk where he was bom 56 years ago. All over Britain, the people said:“He was a good man.”The King and Queen, with their two pretty daughters, Elizabeth and Margaret, had won the hearts of Britain by their steadfast refusal to seek safety abroad during the Second World War.They travelled extensively and met citizens of the Commonwealth at first hand. In 1939, the King and Queen toured Canada and won the acclaim of people of Britain's oldest dominion with their charm.It was believed that a blood clot — coronary throm­bosis — was the immediate cause of the King’s death. Last September, a surgeon removnd one of his lungs, and the King had looked ill for a long time. But even his immediate family did not know death was so near.Princess Elizabeth was in the first stages of a Com­monwealth tour, but planned to fly home immediately from Kenya in East Africa.EASILY EXTINGUISHEDFor a few moments this morn­ing smoke billowed mysteriously around the halls of the County Court House. Woodstock Police Chief W. J. Ennis and a reporter investigated and found the smoke’s source. Thomas Pye. court house caretaker was called, to render aid. He very calmly ap­plied a small glass of water, and the fire was out. The smoke was caused by a large conglomeration of burning cigaret butts—in a king size cuspidor situated at a i hall corner outside Juvenile Court.THE NEW QUEEN AND HER FAMILYFIRST MEETINGThe first meeting this year of the County Hom'e will take place at 2.30 tomorrow afternoon. Rep­resentatives to the County Home board this year are Mayor Berna­dette Smith of Woodstock city council; Mayor Tom Mormon of Ingersoll council; Warden H. H. McBeth. Reeve Roger Hawkins of Tillsonburg and Reeve Tc-m Pel- low of West Oxford.FIRST MEETINGThe new Oxford health unit board win hold its first meeting of the year on Thursday at 7 p.m. In the county building. The board will elect a chairman, for 1952.FOX PELTSPelts of 34 foxes were turned in from Oxford county during the month of January. Of this num­ber 10 were from East Zorra. six East Missouri, five from Bland­ford, five from North Oxford, three from East Oxford, three from West Zorra, one from Dere­ham, one from South Norwich.City Tax Rate Higher Boosted By Six Mills OXFORD LIBRARY CO-OPERATIVE OFFICERS NAMEDMembers of the Oxford County (elections were held. In above ley McBeth of Oxford County; I Groom, member; guest speaker ^wary Co-operative attended। photo, front row, from left are: and George Lees, past chairman, for the evening, Dr. Corbin A. TRuir annual meeting m theiR. C. Brogden, member; Mrs. Back row, from left: C. D. Sutor, Brown, Registrar, Ontario De-' county council chambers at the Louise Krompart, secretary; H. vice-chairman; William Stoakley,!partment of Education and S. court house last night. Annual IL. Kipp, chairman;’Warden Har-councillor; Magistrate R. G.!L. Krompart. —(Staff photo)Annual Meeting is Held By Library Co-operativeMembers of the Oxford County Library Co-operative met for their annual meeting in tire county coun­cil chambers at the courthouse last night.Over 70 interested members met to hear reports on the previous year's work, and secretary, Mrs. Louise Krompart said in- her an­nual report, “I am happy to say that the statistics of our Oxford County Library Co-operative show expansion and development in all phases of our work.”Past chairman George Lees call­ed upon Warden Harley McBeth to open the meeting. Warden Mc­Beth asked for one minute’s silence in respect to the late King George VI.Magistrate R. G. Groom, who introduced the guest speaker, re­marked that "this is one time when I’m glad to see so many faces in the court room.”Guest speaker Dr. Corbin A. Brown, registrar, Department of Education for Ontario, began his talk by saying that although he was born in Middlesex county, he thought Oxford county was the "ideal” county."This business of books is an Important thing,” he said. "Tele­vision, radio, and other like aids are forms of education. But a for­mal education is needed.”"Acquire the reading habit — reading (for reading’s sake—stim­ulate thq curiosity,” he said.Dr. Brown had a great deal to say on the purpose of books, es­pecially reference books. He said that their purpose was to foster development of the individual in life after school. Later on a film was shown which brought out this point.He pointed out 1he value of refer­ence books and text books in pro­viding people with the means of exploring all fields .of learning and* knowledge. He said that “we want to ensure that people will use these books.”He then examined the problem of distribution and provision of books. He said that the Department of Education is doing a groat deal ।Xq papunojjns shm qn|Q pnj I oq) ieqi p|es ajou oqx ; ff'N '«P<xpfA JO OAUeu a ‘joXog - XWrpepI T JauojeBiumida apej-j J r»!p«u«D aqj »ujpnpur ‘suo^ gg o sqiBop aqj inoq« iqHnoaq qo^ J ,‘s.jbBjjno osoqj iuoao.kJ oj m t [Od Aq ouop Sujqiou io WU W po»jeqo U|bwh■W|j 9^ -UBp .np Mupnp (, pafqno qNiiua JO qjBap „snojwq i tvn iw/m jk*sn^> <«■> «*♦ n-..Mwith perhaps 30 or 40 pupils, and each one different from the other.1 One may have just left a happy home or an unhappy home; maybe left the parents wrangling over the breakfast table, or the child may be thinking about an adolescent love affair or how nice it will be when the school day is over. Dr. Brown gave these illustrations just to indicate a few of the problems a teacher has to contend with.Oxford County Library Board members elected previous to this meeting were: H. L. Kipp, chair­man; William Stoakley and J. K. McLeod, councillors; C. D. Sutor, vice-chairman; R. C. Brogden and R. G. Groom, members.Secretary Louise Krompart, whom Mr. Sutor referred to as the "cornerstone of the board” thank­ed her husband, S. L. Krompart and Mrs. W. Cocker for their as­sistance in her annual report.After the members viewed two excellent films pertaining to educ­ation, they adjourned for coffee and sandwiches. One film fired the. imagination of everyone in the| room. It took them on a cancel trip, starting from Missinabi, be­tween Chapleau and White River,! along a river, over rapids and past camp fires. R. C. Brogden express­ed himself when he said he could, see himself pulling in "that pick­erel.”Assisting Mrs. Krompart in the tea and cake department were: Mrs. A. Reid, Miss Margaret Ross, Miss Betty Scott, Mrs. W. Cocker/ Magistrate Groom, Fobert Rudy, Warden McBeth, R. M. Jones and numerous others.REGISTRY OFFICEConstruction got underway at the new registry office this morn­ing with the arrival of a load of fabricated steel girders and sev­eral men were employed I his morning working with a crane which was brought in from Lan­don.SEEK GRANT'.The secretary of the Embro and West Zorra Red Cross Society has written county council requesting n grant. Council gave $400 to the society last year.Health Statistics Can BeMisleading, M0H ObservesDr. O.‘ C. Powers, medical of­ficer of health for Oxford, agrees with the British statesman who once classified statistics as the biggest of all lies.A report on tuberculosis and an­other on heart disease which came to his attention yesterday after­noon just served to confirm his opinion of figures.Commenting on a report from Kingston which boasted no deaths in that area from tuberculosis last year, Dr. Powers said the absence of death from the disease there was no doubt true but misleading. Under new regulations for regist­ering deaths, the department of vital statistics lists a death in the area in which it occurs not accord­ing to the domicile of the deceas­ed. The check kept on tuberculpsis in recent years means that ad­vanced cases are in hospital and TB deaths invariably occur there. It is quite natural then that any place having a T.B. sanitarium will report the bulk of the cases. Kingston has no sanitorium.Far from unusual, according to Dr. Powers, was a news release from Brantford which announced 240 deaths in Brant from heart ailments during 195L This gave heart disease credit for 36 per cent of the total of 658 deaths, in that county.Although figures for Oxford are not available Dr. Powers thoughtthis county would show compara­tively the same percentage."Heart disease has always been listed as the major cause of death,” he said, “but many things enter into the total which makes the figure something short of ac­curate.”One of the reasons why the heart list accounts for so many fatalities is because persons who die. of old age are usually assumed to have been victims of heart failure if no other cause of death is apparent. Other cases where no reason for death is discovered are listed under heart too because the cessation of the heart is ultimately the cause of death.Quoting from Canadian vital statistics, Dr. Powers showed where deaths from heart disease were over two times as frequent, according to the figures, as cancer. More than 36,000 deaths were at­tributed to heart ailments.Among young school age children in this county only about one and a half to two per cent have any kind of heart affliction, Dr. Powers said.There were only 17 active cases of tuberculosis reported last year in Oxford. X-ray clinics and eaHy treatment of the disease keeps the fatality rate In this group well down and the disease under con­trol. All over Canada T.B. deaths only totalled a little over 4700.Hunters Complaining FoxBounty Not High EnoughThe step-up in the Oxford county Fox hunting is looked iFox hunting is looked upon as business rather than a sport it was pointed out. It involves a lot of hard work and foxes are not bagged everytime the hunters turn out. One local hunter instances this plan that was followed a few year* ago when the bounty in the count; was $5. Parties were organized regularly and dogs were Xd advantage, being released in re­lays while the chase was on Frequently many miles of territory were covered by the hunters £ fneans of cars, reaching strategic points after the chase beganAs a sport." the hunter said it is much easier to get rwhhi»c than foxes. The present fox bnim* will not begin to pav for the and costs and. ... county wishes toL. K. Coles, county clerk-treas-> r‘« W foxes the bounty shouldurer is still on the sick list after ,e bot!n such that it ' almost three weeks of being con-ftn incentive to the .hunters m ««- I fined to his home. the r best effort*.fox bounty from $2 to $3 is notsufficient, some local hunters have stated, to warrant, their co-opera­tion.In their opinion the county coun­cil should have kept in step with other counties where the fox boun­ty ranges from $4 to $5. The latter figure has been mentioned as the one likely to have enlisted the interest of hunters, who main­tain that under existing conditions, mainly the high cost of ammuni­tion, they cannot afford to devote the same time to hunting foxes as formerly.the hunter said.ON SICK LIST WOODSTOCK—INGERSOLL, ONTARIO. THURSDAY. _____________TWEW FA^^^Sickness In Oxford Herd Is DiagnosedW.A. Hart Wins Title Province’s Hay KingCheck Every Oxford FarmDanger of Contagion Is Said To Be SlightA mysterious tropical malady discovered among cattle on the Kintore farm of Wallace Heron, has now been diagnosed as “anaplasmosis”, according to a report re­ceived by Mr. Heron. The disease is caused by a parasite which destroys the red corpuscles in the animal’s blood.ONTARIO RECORDS WARMEST FERRUARY IN MANY YEARSLast tests for foot and mouth disease among cattle shipped into Oxford from western stockyards since last Nov. 15, will be com- । pleted by tonight, Dr. D. W. । Thompson veterinary surgeon of the health of animals division of the Federal department of agricul- , ture said this morning.No foot or mouth disease has shown up in any bf the tests taken among cattle brought in here since the November date.Dr. Thompson received orders this morning to go ahead with an inspection of every farm in the entire county. He estimates that the check will require a month or more.This would seem to indicate that, the American ban on Canadian ex­port beef will remain in effect for at least a month. It is unlikely that1 the U.S. authorities will lift the restriction on areas not under quarantine ’ ^til they are shown there is n' chance of a further outbreak of foot and mouth disease, and that the disease has been satisfactorily isolated.Beef exports are at a low ebb this time of the year. The high is usually reached when winter stall- fed cattle are ready to be slaught­ered in the late spring.Cattle interests in the United States^ may exert pressure on government officials to keep the ban permanent.No shipments of live cattle will be made from Western Canada. All slaughtering will be done there and the meat shipped in refrigerated cars.Authorities feel this may accel­erate a trend towards western slaughtering of cattle. Economists have been predicting the eventual movement of the meat packing business to the western provinces, for some years now.On the basis of last year’s live-! stock and meat exports to the United States, the Canadian indus­try would stand to lose in he neighborhood of ?130 million.The Federal government under the Animal Contagious Disease Act has complete authority. 'The gov­ernment may take over the dis-tribution and even the setting of ceiling and floor prices on meats. This might be necessary because of spotted surplus and shortage areas.In the event the export ban sticks solidly, it is foreseen thei domestic market will not find any great surplus on hand until the early fall. In that event a floor price will probably be set to pro-, tect producers.Hog producers, with floor price of 26 cents per hundredweight, are not expected to be affected much by either export ban or surplus, jToronto (CP) — Ontario went through its warmest Febru­ary in years, the public weather office at nearby Malton announc­ed today.The province's average temperature was 36 degrees above normal in all regions.Dr. Powers is Re-elected President of Red CrossOxford County was well represented at the meeting of the Upper Thames Valley Conser­vation Authority yesterday. The warden and three former wardens of Oxford County all members of T.V.A., attended the meeting held in London. Seen left to right, are' Grant Sutherland, Lakeside, warden in 1951; Robert Rudy, Tavistock, 1950; A. D. Robinson Ingersoll, warden in 1934 and the present warden, Harley McBeth, of SalfordSUFREME COURTSupreme court resumed for an­other week this morning with the choosing of a new jury at 12 noon.Areas Allocated for Mass T.B. Survey of This CountyThree Small Earth Dams In Zorra Swamp Proposed Clean Bill Of Health Given Oxford’s CattleAWARDS MADE AT SEED FAIRAs seen in the top photograph, there was a large crowd in at­tendance at the presentation of prizes and trophies to the various winners in the Oxford County Seed Fair and Provincial Hay Show at the Woodstock fair­grounds. The centre picture shows the winners of the contest. They ere from left to right, Eldon Ker­ner, R. R. Curries, who won the Grafton special trophy, Ross Har­greaves, R. R. 1, Beachville, win­ner of the T. Eaton special. Milne Hart receiving the trophy on be­half of his father, who was namedthe Provincial "hay king,” James Stockton, Drumbo, winner of the senior class in the Junior Far-' mer seed judging competition fvhich was held on yesterday morning, and John Hargreaves, champion of the ten bushel grain class. Robert H. Montgomery is seen in the lower photograph pre-j senting the Imperial Bank’s special trophy to Jtenes Stockton of Drumbo. The annual event was brought to a close yesterday af­ternoon bp auctioning most, of the grain exhibits. (Staff Photo.)Foot and Mouth Disease Not Present in CattleDr. D. W. Thompson, veterinary - surgeon of th , Health of Animals Division, federal morning denied reports that there is a herd of cattle m Oxford county under observation for foot and moutn aisDr. Thompson said he has completed a check of ai animals that have entered this county from the stock- yards since Nov. 15 and has found no symptoms ot tne disease in any of the cattle examined.A report from Waterloo county this morning said a herd of cattle there had been reported as ’‘sick.” A veter­inarian had been called in, but there was no indication that the animals were suffering from foot and mouth dis- ease.MUNICIPAL REPORTSTONIGHT AT 7.30The Speakers on this broadcast are:MR. J. D. HILL—City Treasurer.T. NAYLOR, T. B. CLARK—Board of Trade.L. K. COLES—Oxford County Health Unit1340 — CKOX — 1340 Oxford. Herds Are CheckedAll precautions are being taken to guard against the spread of foot and mouth disease to Oxford entile, according to Dr. D. W, Thompson, veterinarian for the Health of Animals Division of the Dominion Government.Since the announcement of the outbreak of the disease, Dr. Thomp son has been checking herds of cattle all over the county. All ani­mals which have come into Oxford from the stock yards since Nov. 15 are being examined. The incu­bation period for the foot and mouth virus varies, but artificially injected virus bring about a mild case of the disease in approxi­mately 48 hours. The check back to November should prevent any possibility of the disease appearing in cattle already in the county.Dr. Thompson said no trace ofStanley Allin New AssessorAt the regular meeting of West Oxford council, Stanley Allin was appointed assessor and tax collect­or to succeed B. B. Richardson, who is retiring after serving the! township for 10 years.COUNTY OF OXFORDTENDER’ WANTEDQuotations will be received bv the undersigned until 12 o'clock, noon.THURSDAY. MARCH 20, 1952 on premiums for insurance on roads, county equipment and Em­ployers' Liability.Information may be obtained at the office of the undersigned.J. N. MEATHRELL.County Road SuperintendentCourt House, Woodstock, March 11th, 1952.Ml 1/14PUBLIC NOTICEAt the call of, WARDEN HARLEY McBETH. a special MEETING of the County Council of the County of Oxford will be held in theCOUNCIL CHAMBER IN THE COURT HOUSE WOODSTOCK—on—Tuesday, March 25th1952, at the hour of ten o'clock a.m., for 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, County Clerk.County Clerk's Office, Woodstock.NOTICE TOTRUCKERSJhe statues with respect to the load limits commercial motor ve­hicles, trailers and other vehicles may carry during the months of • March and April (subsections 4 and 5. section 36. Highway Traffic Act) will be strictly enforced on all County Roads,All gravel sections of County Roads are "Class B Highways'' and the gross weight of a vehicle mov­ing over or upon them shall not exceed the weight specified in sub­sections 3 and 4, sections 34 H.T.A.The co-operation of the taxpay­ers in Oxford County in assisting in having the statutes enforced will be appreciated an the cost of re­pairing the County Roads after the spring break-ups greatly curtails the funds available for construction work during the year. Half load limits on County or Township roads during March and April are statu­tory and signs or notices are not required to enforce the section of the Highway Traffic Act designat­ing loud limits.J. N MEATH REIL, County Hoad Superintendent.Court House.Woodstock. Ontario.the disease had as yet been found! here.Asked if there was any truth 1o a report that the present epedimic was caused by a new type of virus which cannot, he prevented by any of the present, scrums, Dr. Thomp­son replied that he was not aware of any. He explained that there are three different types of foot and' mouth virus.George Bell, provincial agricul­tural representative said he felt the export: ban to the United States would not affect beef producers in this county to any great, degree.; Not too much beef is shipped from here to the states. Most, of the beef cattle in the county are brought: in from the west.Dairy cattle he said are slaugh­tered to some extent for beef but not for export.“Everything that is exported has an influence on the market here of course,’’ he said, “but as long as cattle producers do not panic and throw all they can on the market, the markets and prices will not be too seriously affected.”Mr. Bell felt that Oxford county would be one of the most seriously affected if the disease were to spread to Ontario.Report Many Mumps CasesCommunicable disease season is here with an extra heavy concen­tration on mumps this year. Mumps are prevalent not only in Oxford county but all over Ontario, according to Dr. O. C. Powers, medical officer of health.At the beginning of the month a few cases were scattered through­out the county, but within the last week they have appeared in all the village, towns and cities. Twelve have been reported in Woodstock.Scarlet fever, on the other hand, has been easing off. Most of the cases in the county are now re­covered or on the way to recovery.Chicken pox and German meas­les are also accounting for a num­ber of days off school in the coun­ty. There are a very few cases of red measles.Heavy common colds have been responsible for a great deal of time lost at work and at school.Enjoy Concert At County HomeResidents at the county home were treated to a real German concert yesterday afternoon when Tavistock Rotary Club sponsored an entertainment for them at the county home.The little German Band of Tavistock under the leadership ot E. J. Seltzer proved to be very popula rwitih the audience. At the piano was Howard Zimmer-) man and song loaders were Harry Nuttall, Floyd Bricker, and Jack Fisher. The German band Is com­posed of five {.layers, Wayne Klein, Harry Boyd, Lome Yousle, Gtto Wllker and Bermy Weston.They presented everal numbers among which were ’"Die Lorelei, Trlnk hicmf noch a Tropfche (Have another Drink), Wlr sind die Sanger vom Schwartzwalde (The Singers), Jetzt pehts los (They’re off), Bier Her (Come on with the Beer); Urn die Eckemm (Around the Corner),R. J. Forties superintendent, of the county home expr-ssed Jhe appreciation of the county home for the entertainment. Treats were distributed b, Les McKer- ral and representatives of the Tavistock Rotary Club.A Lot of CrustWell, perMmuhy,. we think the executive of the Wocrflatock board of v.y<Ie liave an awful lot of crust, *-According to a report In the Tendon Free PreM, members have decided to urge the provincial government to develop the Governor's Road be­tween Woodstock and Thamewford os an Alterna­tive to No. 2 highway where it links Woodstock and IngeraolL That particular stretch is described as treacherous and a menace.Well probably it is—but it is also a vital link where Ingersoll is concerned. Because of this, Woodstock board of trade should not take it up­on itself to side-track Ingersoll, but should confer with Ingersoll on any proposals it may have in connection with the 10-mile stretch.There is no question about it that by running through Ingersoll, No. 2 highway causer, us more grief than joy. Probably 95 per cent of the traffic doesn't contribute a penny to Ingersoll, but Ing­ersoll taxpayers are expected to maintain that stretch for their benefit. And the highway—and the taxpayers—take quite a beating.Frankly, we’d be all in favour routing all the truck traffic over the Governor’s Road. Probably the truck drivers would too. It can’t be any pleas­ure fpr them to wiggle their way through Inger­soll. And it’s no pleasure for us. Auto traffic is different. Side-tracking all traffic over the Gover­nor's Road would probably be felt by a great many of our merchants.No. 2 highway—Charles Street East should very definitely be twidene.d, and improved, but it is im­possible for the town, financially, to do it. Nor should the town be expected to do it. After all, it is the Queen’s highway. However, maybe we’ll get some help this year, as Premier Frost re­cently hinted further assistance to municipalities “in solving their highway problems.”Ingersoll would be pleased to confer with Wood- stock officials on any proposals to ease our mutual highway problems, but Woodstock shouldn’t be going ahead on any plans that might cut our throats without at least inviting us in on the party.“Sorry, Beamish, it’s against our policy to loosen up’’Dr. Cameron Wallace To Get $30,000 GrantOf interest and pleasure 1o his many Woodstock friends, is the announcement at New York that Dr. A. Cameron Wallace, 30-year- old graduate of the University of Western Ontario and son of Mrs. John A. Wallace, Light street, this city, has been awarded a $30,000 grant for medical research.MAY BE ICYJ. N. Meathrell, county roads superintendent says roads through­out the county are being kept in fairly good condition for driving by sanding operations but fears they will be dangerous If sleet or rain falls and Ices the surface.CITY'S SHAREThe city of Woodstock's share of the financing of the Oxford Health Unit is listed as $17,782.96. Of this amount $5920.97 is contributed by the province leaving an actual estimate of the city's share at $11,841.93. atWORK PROGRESSESThe erection of steel super­structure at the new registry of­fice benmd the county building is progressing rapidly. The steel cross beams arc prefabricated and only have to be lifted inti phcc by the crane and riveted to the vertical stcej shafts. TUMULTUOUS WELCOME GIVEN YOUNG CHAMPIONEager members of the younger set crowd around as Dominion Junior Badminton Champion James Carnwath unwraps the handsome B. F. Goodrich Trophy he captured at Winnipeg lastFriday night. The youngsters were the driving force behind the tumultuous welcome accord­ed James upon his triumphant return last night. A three-block- long parade of cars followed theWCI Bugle Band to the Badmin­ton Club where the champion was presented with a life mem­bership by President Jean Cam­eron. The trophy, presented to the tournament just last year,has just one other name on it— Woodstock’s Pete Ferguson, who won the title last year. That’s: Pete in the western hat complete with cigar (unlit), helping James with the prized possession.—(Staff nhoto)Breakdown Of County SystemSeen If Towns SecedeHespeler Separation Bid Withdrawn After DebateBY J. A. PETHICK Free Press Staff Writer TORONTO, March 26—A break­down of the system of counties astown in the province had been exists in lie province today would granted the right to separate in a result if towns were allowed to jong time That waa Riverside, he secede, the Town of Hespeler was an(j there was no oppositiontold today when it applied to the from the county. Private Bills Committee of theLegislature for the right to separate municipalities in from Waterloo County. Hespeler They are in Leeds and Grenville, is protesting the amount it is - - - -- - ------assessed for county roads costs.From evidence heard at the hear- declared the deputy minister.ing the Government learned that there are some 61 other municipali­ties supporting the Hespeler move unless there is an equalization of county road costs by the Govern- men , they, too, are seriously think­ing of applying for separation from the counties in which they are located.Unfair Burden"From Whitby to Tecumseh and from Dundas to Goderich there are towns that want to leave the county system because of what they con­sider the unfair burden of county roads costs,” declared Mr. Woods.R. M. Myers, P.C. member ' for ber of the committee, said he was in sympathy with the bill. HeWaterloo South, told the committee, cities pay only a fixed half of one mill for the upkeep of county roads whereas towns like Hespeler, with a population of 4,000, are assessed three and a quarter mills.Hespeler, he said, had felt the benefits it derives from the road system are not equal to the tax.Mr Myers warned the committee the whole county system In the province would be threatened if Hespeler’* move succeeded.“What would happen to the county system as we have it to­day?” asked the legislator,Only One RecentlyDr. Orr, deputy minister of muni­cipal affairs, said that only one'There are only eight separatedtheprovince.and I am told they would like to get back into the county system,”After much discussion, Mayor W. S. McVittie of Hespeler was granted permission to withdraw the bill when he said he was satisfied that Hespeler had brought to the atten­tion of the Government a serious problem in the matter of taxing for county roads.Chairman YieldsChairman of the committee was reluctant to grant this permission, though yielding after members of the committee, D. M. Kerr (Dover- court) and Kelso Roberts (St. Patrick) moved that this be done.Harold Fishlelgh, Toronto mem­didn’t see why Toronto should have to pay for the upkeep of roads outside its boundaries, say for instance, the highway up in Weston.“I will agree it Is time to change the system," he declared.John Root, P.C. member for Wellington North, thought the farmers on the back concessions, those not living on or near county roads, were entitled to consider­ation ahead of Hespeler, He was opposed to the bill.Burden to Farmers?W. J. McGibbon. Q.C., solicitor for Waterloo, opposed the bill also. Preston, Elmira, and Waterloo । would also like to separate, he in­formed the legislator and if they were allowed to withdraw thewhole burden of taxes would fall on the farmers."Hespeler and other municipali­ties are discontented because the cities are paying only one-half mill to the three and a quarter mills charged to them,” declared Mr. McGibbon.“The remedy is not in separa­tion, but in legislation, he said, suggesting that the suburban road system be wiped out and all roads put into the county system. By doing this the Government would bring cities in as partners with the towns and other municipalities.Dr. S. F. Leavine, former Kitch­ener mayor and member of the Legislature for Waterloo North, said Kitchener didn't object to pay­ing more and the city would be glad to sit down and talk it over with county officials.Costs UpJ. W. Schofield, counsel for Hes­peler, agreed separation perhaps was not the ultimate cure, but claimed the town was not helped by county roads. From 1940 to 1950 the roads costs for Hespeler had jumped from $1,898 to $10,304 for an Increase of 541 per cent.J. Fred Edwards, P.O. member for Perth, told the committee Lls- towcl was in the same position and argued it would be a serious mis­take to make any move whichFINANCE SESSIONTo save time during the ses­sion of county council which starts next Tuesday, the finance commit­tee-of council is meeting today at the county building. The com mlttoa is preparing the budget which will lx? discussed by council when it meets.would break down the county system.Reeve Woods, of Preston, recalled that two years ago he had told the deputy minister of what he con­sidered the injustices of the pres­ent taxing system."The deputy admitted then there would be a flood of applications for separation like Hespeler's if some remedy was not found to right the injustices,” continued the reeve.He is chairman of the organiza­tion formed by 61 centres, repre­senting 300,000 people who are de­manding relief from the burden of taxation for county roads.He claimed the Government had promised last year to amend the Highways Improvement Act to give the relief sought. It should be done this year and he urged the Gov­ernment to act.Wing Suggested At County HomeI City council in finance committee last night heard a suggestion that I a new wing be added to the Oxford | County Home for the Care of Indi- gent Patients. At present 16 of the city's patients aue over 70 years old.In reviewing the February ac- ™unt from the Woodston GeneraL Hospital tor indigent patients, Aid. Wilham Palmer pointed exit that out of 18 beds in the men's public ward. 16 filled with indigents over 70 years of age, JOINT PROJECT?He suggested that several of the county s municipalities band to­gether to construct a new wing for the care of these people. He felt LS'1 be ,o munc- ip^hties concerned. FOX HUNTERSGET RESULTSFox hunting must lx? gain­ing tn popularity or else the farmers ’ in Oxford county have declared an all out war to decrease the menacing fox fiopulaiton.Twenty-five fox were turn­ed in tn L. K. Coles, clerk- treasurer for Oxford at the county building yesterday. । This is more than the total for the entire month of March in 1951. !During January’s session of county council r delegation from the Oxford County Fed­eration of Agriculture and poultry raisers in the county asked for a boost, in the boun­ty. They declared their losses through poultry killed by fox were reaching alarming pro­portions.The county council added a dollar to the bounty to bring payment to $3 for each fox turned in.Sane LeadershipGiven by Oxford(Word has proved again that it can give sane leadership in agricultural problems, Reeve Wil-; t'red Bishop told county council­lor^ here.Secretary of th* Oxford Ilog Producers, Mr. Bishop referred to h meeting of livestock producer# here as the one which produced constructive criticism and result­ed in Ihe assessment of present livestock difficulties.The meeting he said, hag been used by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture as evidence that the farmers are not being swept away by panic in the present agri­cultural crisis.BACK ON JOBL. K. Coles, county clerkdreas- urer, was back on the job yester­day at the county building after a three-week illness.County Council Hears RequestsWarden Harley McBeth urged county councillors to prepare for a difficult and important session this week, at the opening of the March sitting of county council this morning. Codhty council will prepare the budget at this session.Finance committee has already met and covered much of the ground towards preparation of the tax rate, but other committees and delegations will bring forth other items to be added to the budget during the week.' Oxfprd county council has beenwhereby the municipalities wouldasked by Perth County to peti- be paid taxes on federal buildings tion federal and provincial gov- such, as post offices in munici­ernments on four counts during this session.Requests came to council thispalities. “Many of the federal buildings house a janitor and hisfamily and the municipality losesthose taxes as well. If there aremorning from Perth county ask- L.^ — — —---------iing that Oxford endorse a peti-children, the municipality is bear- tion to the federal government' ing the cost of their education,”Hospital Superintendent Takes Over New PositionTillsonburg—Tillsonburg Dis-General Hospital in November, trict Memorial Hospital’s first 1936.male superintendent, who assum-, He joined the Canadian Army ed his duties Monday, has a dy- jrn October, 1939, and served namic personality and an affable with the Hastings and Prines smile for everyone. Edward regiment.G, W. Burrard, 38, who was prom November, 1942, to June, director of purchasing and Pr°P- 1945 he served on the personal erty, Kingston General Hospital, stafj o{ Major-General John H, is now at work. McQueen, DQMG, Canadian Mill-And he's well-qualified for the Tary Headquarters.in PTniinr Tprspv Burrard returned to the Kings- Channel Islands, in 1914, Burrard Ge^er^Hospitalwisp'reetor of the”“purchasmg and of an Oxford accent property division in September,H?s Wife Vnd UVO daughters, 19« and held that poMuon untd 4% and 3 years old, will join him coming t0 T11^onbur0, Monaay. in Tillsonburg when suitable liv-; He was organizer of the ing accommodations have been Nurses’ Recreational Association found. of Kingston and district, and alsoWalter started his career in was director of recreation for Canada on the staff of Kingston!Kingston General Hospital.asking that the entire burden of civil defence expenditure be borne by the government of Can­ada.A second letter asked that the Dominion government be re­quested to enact legislationthe letter stated.Two petitions to the Provincial government were for an increase in subsidy for snow plowing from 50 to 75 per cent, of the cost forContinued on page ISGrant Sought For HospitalGrant of $4500 to help defray the deficit of Woodstock general hos­pital for 1951 was asked of county council yesterday afternoon by a delegation headed by Charles G. Mitchell. With Mr. Mitchell were hospital trust chairman Vern B. King and James A Vance.The deficit for last, year, $13,500, was a marked decrease over 1950’s $18,000. In 1948 a deficit of $30,000 was reported.RO W PROGRAMExplaining apportionment of the. road committee's expenditure on road mileage throughout the coun­ty, Reeve C. D. Sutor, chairman of the road committee said this morn­ing that many sections might be felt neglected but he felt it was desirable to take on further mile­age on a long term program.In reply to a question by Reeve William J. MacDonald of East Zorra, Mr. Mitchell said the coun-l ty’s share last year had been $6000.“The hospital", Mr. Mitchell said, “has been happy to be able to keep the operating cost per patient down to $11.60 a day."The’saving was partly achieved, by keeping repairs down to a minimum. Facilities at. Ihe hospital have been expanded and consider­able revenue has been brought in by the X-ray department.Capacity number of patients in hospital, in so far as they are straight paying patients, is Impor­tant in keeping the expenses down, Mr. Mitchell said in answering a question from Reeve Wilfred Bishop, North Norwich, who want­ed to know if full quota of patients was a factor in keeping the deficit to a minimum.MANY FOX PELTSSeventy-six pelts, the largest number ever turned in at the county building during month old February, were brought in to L. K. Coles, clerk-treasurer, last month for bounty. County council boosted the bounty from $2 to $3 at the January session, but Mr. Coles felt that thej$l raise did not Influence the in­crease to any great extent. By townships the total was divided as follows: Blandford, 2; East Oxford, 5; West Zorra 8; East Nissouri, 16; East Zorra. 13;Blenheim, 12; North Oxford, 6;Dereham, 7; West Oxford, 6;South Norwich, 1.SPEAKERDr. Corbin A. Brown, registrar of the Department of Education will be guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Oxford County Li­brary Co-operative which will be held in the county council cham­bers on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m.OFFICE SPACERepresentatives of Woodstock, Lvprsoll and Oxford councils will meet this afternoon with the Children’s Aid Society to discus* office accommodation for the CAS.COUNTY HOMECounty Home meeting will be held tomorrow night at 8.30.REGISTRY OFFICEWorkmen are preparing to start construction again on the new registry office. Ice is being cleared away in preparation for cement work.POSTPONEDI Assessment appeals from Blen­heim township have been post­poned to April 2. Appeals will be heai'd at 11 o’clock in the morn­ing at city hall.COUNTY FINANCEFinance committee of county council will hold a special all-day meeting on March 21, to prepare the budget for county council when it holds its March session beginning on March 25.HEALTH UNITOxford Health Unit regular meeting will be held tomorrow night at 7 p.m. at the county building.RESIGNATIONOxford Healththeir regret last nightignation of Sanitary Inspector g| E. Crandall. Mr. Crandall’s res J wm b, etIecUv, !Top Drama Festival Honor W on By Woodstock Little Theatre Oxford County IndicatedPension Talk Given CouncilWarden Warns Council Present Session Difficultcase the cheque is handled by a trustee.'The federal cheque” he ex­plained, "is like an annuity. The person who gets it has paid into it by way of taxes."Second question came from Reeve Robert Rudy of Tavistock. "What are the qualifications for pension at 65?"Mr. Jackson while he is not; connected with the provincial end of the old age pension scheme; said a person may apply for pen­sion at 65 with a means test, which means a single person applying must, not make over $720 a year or a married couple over $1200 a ybar.Reeve Rudy questioned eligibil­ity if other assets such as prop­erty and insurance entered the picture."Those would be taken into con­sideration”, Mr. Jackson replied.SHARE OF COSTJudge Eric Cross will sit at the county building tomorrow at 11 a.m. on a hearing to determine the apportionment of costs of survey­ing the town of Tillsonburg.CQUNTY COUNCILCounty council opens the tax setting sesson tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. Finance committee has already paved the way for striking the rate at a special com­mittee meeting held ail day Fri­day. Estimates still have to be brought in from the various com­mittees of council and so far three hospital delegations are scheduled to'appear during the session to ask county's help."'Urge the people you represent to send in their applications for old age pensions to the regional office even if they have not yet secured proof of age", F. C. Jack- son, regional director of Old Age Securities and Family Allowance, told Oxford county council mem­bers yesterday at the county build­ing.If a person waits to send In an application after he has secured proof oif age then he may be miss­ing- out on payment for several months, he said, but if the appli­cation is on file the payment will be made retroactive to the date of application as soon as is proven. The date of application is always the starting date.In Ontario alone 263.000 appli­cations have been made to Mr. Jackson at 122 Front street, Tor­onto. Of this number 240,000 are I already in pay.Mr. Jackson expressed the'opin- ion that possibly 2500 people over 70 who are eligible for the federal pension without means test have] not yet filed application.Roger Hawkins, reeve of Till­sonburg, put the question to Mr. [Jackson regarding payment of the old age securities cheque to hos­pitals in the case of indigent pa­tients.The director replied that the old age securities cheque unlike the provincial pension is adminis­tered by the recipient unless that person is incapable of handling his or her wm affairs. In such aFree Pre«B Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK. March 25 -Oxford County Council swung into ig i gear here today preparing the 1952 budget with Warden Harley R McBeth, Dereham Township, warning hia council to preparedifficult and important session.The March session which opened last until Friday evening, with-; setting the tax rate the main item of business. Early indications point! to an increased budget.Hear ResolutionsA Jong list of communications and resolutions from other coun­ties were read to council by Coun­ty Clerk L. K. Coles and referred to the proper committees for con­sideration.A Perth County resolution asked the Dominion Government to as­sume the full cost of civil defence. Another Perth resolution petitioned the Ontario Government to pay 100% on expenditures on the full width of streets passing through urban centres and designated aa provincial highways.A Halton resolution requested the province to make it illegal for ve­hicles to pass school buses while the latter are taking on or letting off children. A Simcoe County re­solution urged relief from the bur­den of increasing cost of social services and recommended that each municpality be given a per capita grant without strings at­tached.Bruce County re-affirmed its sup­port of a subsidy for the fencing of farm lots as a conservation mea­sure. A motion moved by Reeve W. J. McDonald, seconded by Deputy Reeve L. L. Wettlaufer, East Zorra, requested council to assume part of the township road as part of the county road system.here thin morning will likelyElgin Rate Set At 14.5 MillsFree Press St Thomas BureauST. THOMAS, March 26—Based on a 1952 budget of $469,695, Elgin County Council today struck a tax rat® of 14.5 mills to meet estimated expenditures for county purposes.The rate struck represents an in­crease of 2.5 mills over last year, and is based on the 1951 equalized , assessment of $32,392,759.Hospital CostsHospitalization and hospital sup­port accounts for $148,000 of the j budget, including a $71,000 payment on debentures issued for the con­struction of the new St Thomas and Elgin General Hospital; a $13,- 000 payment towards the commit­ment to Tillsonburg Soldiers’ Me­morial Hospital extension; and El­gin’s share Of the 1951 deficit of Memorial Hospital, St Thomas amounting to $22,000.The remainder is required for maintaining indigent patients in various hospitals, with an estimatedPraises Reforestation Work Done by OxfordOxford county is leading in re­forestation in the Nith Valley con­servation scheme. Hugh Elliot sec­retary treasurer of the Grand Val­ley Conservation Authority told members of Farm forum short course at Drumbo, that Oxford has planted 1050 acres of trees on the watershed.The biggest part of these trees are in the Black Creek area of Blenheim, township.The Grand Valley authority cov­ers an area of 432 square miles in five counties, the speaker said. This is one of the most ambitious conservation projects in the pro­vince.Mr. Elliot urged farmers to as­sist in the conservation program Report Shows Pupils’ CostCounty pupils attending urban secondary schools in Oxford cost the county at the rate of over $1.05 a day at Mount Elgin; 61.85 cents at Norwich and slightly over 45 cents at Tillsonburg.like costs to county last year, basing the payment on 4364 school days at all three schools amount­ed. to for 1951,The average per dirm coati of tuition- for "county pupils' 'In­by making farm ponds. These are useful for watering cattle, supply of water to the land and as fire protection. Many farmers in Ox­ford have already made ponds on their land.Protection of fish and wild life is part of the program of the authority as well.Forum groups were given a short course of animal diseases by Dr. Barker, professor at the veterinary college at Guelph. He emphasized the importance of re­porting any signs of sickness in cattle, in order to combat the spread of contagious infections. Dr. Barker was introduced by! Ken Best, assistant agricultural representative of Woodstock.creased from 66.8 cents In 1950 to 73.5 cents in 1951.Tuition costs are for pupils from Dereham township only. Blenheim was divided into a high school area last year. The greater part of Dereham township is a continua­tion jKihool area apd students clawed a* "county pupils'* reside in'those areas that arc part of a union school area.Propose Study of Methods Used by County CouncilsA r >1 ition introduced to coun­ty council this morning by Reeve Wilfred Bishop of North Norwich and seconded by Reeve C. D. Su­tor of Blenheim recommended "that Warden Harley McBeth be authorized to appoint a special committee to study the merits and po& ibilities of changes in methods of county municipal gov­ernment and report to the council before the end of 1952.”In introducing the motion Mr- Bishop said a similar motion at the September session last year had brought about preliminary steps in this direction.While he felt, that there was room for improvement, Oxford; County Council was superior to other counties in many ways.He particularly referred to the commitlee meeting system in Ox­ford which he declared was an improvement over the idea of committee meeting being called all through the year at any time as they were In most counties.The Oxford committee meetings are held during the session and immediate action can be givenBrick work on the county regis- try office is underway. Most of the framework of the steel super­structure has already been erect-, cd.on proposals by council.C. D. Sutor said he had visited Brant county along with other members of council last year to observe their procedure. He men-1 tioned one item > -hich he said was nor and yet worthy of consider­ation. He referred to the presen­tation of a gavel to the warden each year as a souvenir of his term of office.Bylaw CoversTown's ShareBylaw authorizing county coun­cil to pay Ingersoll's share of the' Registry Office cost was given its second reading at county council this morning.Ingersoll's share of $16 ifr sn will be repaid to the county in| payments extending from Mav of this year to May of 1955Warden Harley McBeth and county clerk-treasurer, I. k Coles are given authority by th ’ by-law to execute the agr^merIngetwlls shar M Willby WacxUtoel and 67.9* by the counts Norfolk ApprovesRecord $479,380 BudgetElgin County Council Defers ActionAt Tillsonburg Hospital RequestMill Rate IncreasedSt. Thomas — Adopting the re­commendation of its finance com­mittee, Elgin County Council yes­terday deferred action on a request (or a grant towards the 1951 de­ficit of Tillsonburg Soldiers’ Mem­orial Hospital, and will request a full financial statement o( main' tenance operations and capitalbuilding fund statement.The decision to defer the request to the June session followed re­presentation on behalf of the hos­pital board by J. C. Eichenberg, chairman, who earlier directed letters to individual members of council.Mr. Eichenberg said the hoKplt-afg deficit ot $17,000 does not In­clude depreciation of $9000, and that the hospital is without fundsSeek $7500 County GrantFor Tillsonburg HospitalTillsonburg hospital represen­tatives yesterday afternoon ap­proached county council for aThe §17,000 loss was something to be expected in the establish-grant of $7,500 to help clear largest deficit that hospital ever incurred.the hasCounty Offered 'Lovers' Lane'ment of a new hospital, J, C. Eich­enberg told council.“For some time we were able to use only' 50 beds in the hos­pital and yet we had the overhead of a 100-bed hospital,” he said.Reeve Thomas Pellow, WestOxford, asked Mr.Tillsonburg as pays.aEichenberg if municipalityFree Press Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK Meych 27 - It appears that count) duncil doesn’t want "lovers' lane,” a cut-off from No. 19 Highway near Tavistock.Considerable discussion developed in county council today about a stretch of roadway that East Zorra wanted the county to absorb as a county road. The road in ques­tion is the 12th line running from No. 19’ Highway to the Perth County boundary.Reeve H. P. Dunn. North Oxford put it this way: “I believe, until summer is over, that it should be left as quiet as possible until the parking season is over.”Reeve Robert Rudy, Tavistock, didn't agree because he bad “many warm memories” of that stretch of road. He observed that it made him feel bad when he saw how young people get along there now that his he is older.”We' have never gone to the j town on the deficit,” he replied," because Tillsonburg pays taxes through the county. They did not let us down on the building fund.”Roger Hawkins expanded on Mr. Eichenberg’s statement say-, ing, “We are contributing our fair, share of hospitalization in all quarters of the county.”Norfolk county set up a grant of §1000 for the hospital in its January estimates and St. Thom­as may give a considerable sum,, Mr. Eichenberg stated.The provincial government gives a grant on the basis of the num­ber of beds in the public wards.The deficit is the first large one the Tillsonburg hospital has ever had.Other members of the delega­tion were T. E. E. Buckingham and C. E. Nobbes.to meet the loss. .IIe stated Tillsonburg Hospital recorded 1071 Elgin County indi­gent patient days last year, with an operating loss on these patients of $7.59 per day each.His claim the hospital cared for 25 per cent, of Elgin indigents last year was questioned by County Clerk-Treasurer J. D. Thomson, who said that in 1951 the county paid §33,623 to Memorial Hospital, St. Thomas, for indigent patients; $10,236 to Victoria Hospital, Lon­don; and $2183 to Tillsonburg.Mr. Eichenberg submitted Elgin County is paying the whole of in­digent costs to Memorial Hospital, through having agreed to under­write annual deficits on a percent­age basis with the City of St. Thomas, and asked the same con­sideration for Tillsonburg.Council was not asked to grant a particular sum, but on the basis of Elgin indigent patient days and the stated loss per day, the amount for which this county might be held responsible would be approxi­mately $8000. ____Over 1951SIMCOE, March 20—A rec­ord budget of $479,380.35 fol | county expenditures in 19^ was approved by Norfolk j County Council at its Maren meeting.Up Over 1951The budget, recommended by the finance committee and presented by Committee Chairman Reeve I James Holden, Jr., of Simcoe, represents a mill rate of 10.92 mills.This is a considerable increase over 1951 when the levy wu $413," 347.53 with a mill rate of 10.7 mills. An operating surplus of $16.491-$• was realized in 1951.Chief reasons fOr the substantial hike on county expenditures this year are the $24,000 increase in the country roads budget, the $11,000 boost in the charity and welfare budget and the new debenture debt for hospital grants which re­quired $23,000 in 1952. Other coun-ty councilabout year.Thethecommittees will spend same amount as lastBreakdown total levy for 1952 is dividedas follows: General purposes (in­cluding administration of justice, agriculture, and general adminis­tration) $119,925.00 less $1,396.89COMMISSIONERCounty council appointment of a commissioner for Oxford to act onwill consider suburban road the county of the suburbanroad commission for the town of Ingersoll. The five-year term of the present representative ex­pires on May 15 this year.from surplus for a netof sna­528.11, a mill rate of 2.7; charity and welfare $118,750.00 less $221.81 from surplus for a net of 2.7: de­bentures, $23,250,000 -less $422.37 from surplus for a net of $22,827.63, a mill rate of .52; highways, $229.- 000.00 less S503.50 from surplus for a net of $219,496.50, a mill rate of five.No Indication of What County Tax Rate to BeINDIGENT GRANTHospital delegation from Inger­soll asked county council this morning for a grant of $778 to help meet this year’s deficit. Speakipg on behalf of the hospital were R. Green, Aiderman Al Hor­ton, and R. Foster. Mr. Green said the average cost for each pa­tient in hospital was $11.70 a day. The deficit, he informed council, was divided between the city and the county on the basis of service to indigent patients. Last year’s grant from the county was $4800.COMMISSIONERA. D. Robinson was appointed1 suburban road commissioner on the suburban road commission for the town of Ingersoll by county council this morning. He will hold the office for a five-year-term.No reports have as yet comeiset aside for reforestation costs out of county council which land a grant of §250 which was would give any indication of authorized for the Oxford Trust- what the tax rate will be set at ees and Ratepayers Association.4+ 4- •->- Bylaw’ for expenditures for thewhen it is finally struck by coun­cil at this session.SIMCOE APPEAL.A per capita grant without strings attached has been asked of the provincial government by Sim­coe county council as a relief from the burden Imposed on the counties by social servics. Oxford. County will consider lending sup­port to this resolution al this ses­sion.year was read in blank this Only items at this morning’s ; morning.session which had any bearing on) Road, finance and propertv expenditures for the year werelcoiny^ttees went ^nt0 committee t h e reforestation committee's W brolgM^o'X^'by recommendation that $2000 be noon. 'ADOPTEDRoad committee report on in­surance, on roads, equipment, con­tingent liability and employees, was adopted by county council this morning.THANKSRussell Brady thanked countv council this morning on behalf of the Red Cross, the Cancer Society and the Woodstack Board of Trade, for the support council has given to all three organisations in the past.County to Pay $3,000Tillsonburg Survey CostsFree VfKM Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK. March 25 - The cost of the TiHwmburg eurvey, about $36,000 and the first of its kind in Ontario, was apportioned Ty Judge Eric W, Cross in a spe­cial seralon in bls Chambers here today.Judge Cross apportioned $3,000 to me county, I7JMM) to the prov­ince and the balance to Tillson­burg.Usually the expenditure Is as­sessed back to the individual property owners.The town wa« completely re- surveyed with each lot being giv­en an individual number and re* QU I red tour years to complete, The plan has cleaned up title dis-Apportioned crepancies and formed a basis for future titles In the town.Attending the meeting were: Mayor Kenneth Anderson, THlson- burg; Ross V. Tuck, Woodstock, registrar of deeds; S. W. Archl- • bald OLS, surveyor; I* K. Coles, I Ingersoll, county clerk and tr*?ns- I urer; Donald F. Gibson, Q.C.j I Berl Neale, clerk for Tillsonburg.REEVE ILLReeve J. K. McLeod of East Nis-' souri has been unable to attend this session of county council through illness. He is at his home m K mt ore.I WOMEN JURORSThe inspector of legal offices re­minded county council in a letter this morning that women are now eligible for service on juries, and requested that accommodation for women jurors be ready ty the be ginning of 1953. MB. '............... —County Tax RateIS SetAt 12.5 MillsReeve Changes His View On Traffic ResolutionC D. Sutor, reeve of Blenheim, and chairman of the road commit­tee found it embarrassing to have a committee member change his mind on the report of the commit­tee, in council chambers this morn­ing.Herbert P. Dunn, reeve of North Oxford, said he did not think the situation should create any em- barrassment. He thought it was in order for him to change his mind if he felt the argument offered by other members of the council in­dicated to him that the commit­tee’s report needed revising."Too many reports come into this council from committees and are passed without any discus­sion,’’ Reeve Dunn said. "I think this is the way it should be done. I’ll support an amendment."The committee’s report recom­mended no action on a resolutionfrom Halton county for endorsation by county council of awhich asked the Oxford petition sent'For 1952SEEK GRANTMrs. Jean M. Watson, secretary of the Oxford Trustees- and Rate­payers’ Association, placed a request of the association for a S200 grant before Oxford county council this morning in the form of a letter.by that county to the provincial government suggesting that traffic1 be prohibited from passing school buses which are stopped for the purpose of discharging or taking on passengers.Reeve Roger Hawkins of Tillson­burg was first io challenge the committee’s action."I believe we drafted a similar resolution ourselves. I am surpris­ed the Halton recommendation was not endorsed. The United States traffic regulations Include such measures. I think we can not be too careful where children are concerned," Reeve Hawkins said.In reply Reeve Suter said, the committee was of the opinion that more confusion would result from stopping al! traffic while a school bus is embarking or disembarking passengers than if the buses took precautions themselves."If the council doesn’t endorse the resolution it is a step back­wards," Reeve J. B. Hanmer of Norwich said.Reeve Robert Rudy of Tavistock agreed with the speakers for the resolution and Reeve Wilfred Bishop North Norwich, said that the council did endorse a similar resolution presented two years ago . by the Oxford Trustees and Rate­payers Association.Reeve Roger Hawkins asked if the road committee would object to taking a vote on the clause.Reeve Sutor said he would prefer bringing in a motion to have the roads committee reconsider the re­port, and revise it "I appreciate the contribution by the members and the constructive criticism of­fered," he said.Careful Budgeting Seen Increase is Half MillCareful budgeting kept the increase in the county mill rate to half a mill over last year. The budget brought down by finance committee at noon today called for a tax rate of 12.5 mills for 1952.Total expenditure for the year ing to $88,794.66 on construction is estimated at $389,223.66. This and maintenance of county roads amount is made up of $107,000 for and bridges.geuexox -- Bylaw authorizing an agreementcharity and welfare purposes; with Ingersoll whereby thexv, xv.Jj and will pay that town s share of the$3210.06 for academic secondary registry office expenditures was passed by council this morning.general purposes, $106,813.60 for$172,200 for county roadseducation passed by council tnis morning.Increased expenditure on roads Ingersoll will pay pack over $16,000 was one of the reaons for the to the county over a four-year Slight boost. 1 period.Tillsonburg hospital grant for $7500 was th largest ever asked by that town and added to the total expenditure.Woodstock hospital on recom­mendation of the finance commit­tee was voted $4500; Ingersoll, $778 and Tillsonburg $7500.Agriculture committee got a grant of $3040.Provincial department of high­ways notified council this morning that it will pay a subsidy amount-period.Bylaw authorizing the mill ratewas brought in by Reeve James D. Hossack, chairman of the fin­ance committee and seconded by Reeve Gordon Marshall of West Zorra.Finance committee has been de­liberating on the budget since last Friday when they met in special session previous to the regular meeting of council. Last estimates brought in by delegations and com­mittees were delivered yesterday afternoon.Clerk and Tax CollectorDeputy Lawrence formation education a similar last year.Reeve of Tillsonburg Smith as a point of in­told council that the committee had endorsed resolution on Dec. 7 ofThe report was passed back to the road committee for reconsider­ation.Have Embarrassing MomentNorwich — There should be an interesting merry-go-round in townthis week. Council has given in­structions to tax delinquent A. L. Bushell, village clerk and receiver of taxes, to instruct tax delinquent Charles Bates, assessor and tax collector, to press with urgency the completion of the 1951 tax collec­tions.cil, Mr. Bushell was reading, from a list prepared by his assistant, Fred McKie, as submitted by Mr. Bates collector, a list of unpaid taxes for the year 1951.Momentarily he hesitated, color­ing a bit and wiping his mouth witli his hand, he exclaimed. “Mv Gosh. I’dAt this week’s meeting ofcoun-paid."a sworn those wereThen he continued reading- L. Bushell $96.60."A litle$96.60."A.farther on he read "Charles Bates $62.62."Tetanus Immunization isPlanned for South OxfordA week from now the Oxford Health Unit will start, tetanus im­munization in the south half of Oxford County. Dr. O. C, Powers medical officer of health, this morning urged the importance of as many possible receiving tetanus toxoid."So many people do not realize t h e, difference between tetanus anti-toxin and tetanus toxoid," he said. "The anti-toxin is used at the time of the injury or for the treatment of Ihe disease itself, JI does not confer immunity and its effect- last only a few days."On the other hand complete im­munization is brought about by tetanus toxoid which will he used next week. The toxoid is given In three doses with a reinforcing dose in six months to a year.Provided a booster dose is given every five years after that, the toxoid will provide immunity Io the disease for life.There arc no after effects from the tetanus toxoid "shots" but the anti-toxin which is administered after an accident or when the' di­sease Itself is present sometimes creates a violent reaction with a rash and swelling.The dangers of neglecting im­munization were illustrated by the death of a young Ingersoll man before Chrlslmnt who received a scratch in the barn and neglected to have it attended to, He had never had tetanus toxoid and by Ihe time tetanus anti-toxin was ad­ministered the disease had gone too far and the treatment was in­effective."There’s at least no excuse for him," Mr. Bushell said, he at least knew he owed ’em."The members of council enjoyed Mr. Bushell’t embarrasment. had a hearty laugh and then ordered the clerk to instruct the collector to press for immediate paymentThe tax picture presented'by the clerk was a highly satisfactory one.’ The total of unpaid taxes for Iffii is approximately $3000. Much of this is made up of unpaid doe taxes and all. the town officials believe, will be classed ‘up within the next few weeks.BIRTIIDAYGREETING CARDNo mailer where I mail it from.No mailer where it's M«nt m,' Il's sure to get there an> dayExcept Ihe day it's meant to.-Fllll.ir ।* * fir® JWORK FOR PROMOTION OF HEALTH IN OXFORD COUNTYClinics and child health conferenc- and conference for regular health on the left of the picture hands hart. In the picture on the right, I while her mother, Mrs. George - -• i---- _ _ _ .. . -------1 Hopperson, looks on. Assisting Dr.es are methods of preventing dis­ease. by imnv nization and pro­moting health by giving health In­formation and advice to mothers who bring their children to cliniccheck-ups. In the picture on the left volunteer workers at Ingersoll assist the clinic nurses by check­ing the weight of the children. Mrs. George Lockhart. Ingersoll-the card with weight filled in toMrs. T. S. Wilson of R.R. 4, In­gersoll. Weight checking is Mrs. Bernard Roche, Ingersoll. The baby on the scales is Brian Lock-Dr. O. C. Powers, medical officerW - ■of health, officiates at the im- munlzatio centre of the clinic. Judy Hipperson is getting.a "shot"Powers is Public Health Nurse Mrs, B. McCartney.— (Staff pho­to).SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITYUnit CoversAll OxfordPurpose of a health unit is the I the Oxford unit and medical offic< prevention of disease and the pro of health, give full or part tin motion of health. It is the group- sendee to the organization.The unit looks after ten diff ereing together of the health depart­ments of different areas or muni- phases of health promotion and dis- cipalities to form one department ease control in the county.centrally administered. Ono of the biggest jobs is school!With little increase in staff the.health supervision. The nursingOxford health unit has expanded in six years from a service to rural communities of Oxford County to include the entire county.In 1945 the Oxford county coun­cil at its June session gave auth-staff works through 116 schools in the county giving medical service! to 8262 students. Last year 15,337 scool inspections were made by' staff nurses.Child health conferences held in- 15 centres attracted 4711,ority for the formation of the unit. The unit ^Hes to control com- Ingersoll joined in 1941 and Wood- municable diseases in four differ- stock came under the jurisdiction ent ways; by immunization, sani- of the unit in 1950. tation, pasturization of milk, isola-The nursing staff has expanded1 tion and quarantine.Counselling parents on children’s health is the job of the nursing jeciion of the Oxford Health Unit. Nurses help determine causes for complaints, recommend course of treatment in minor disorders, andrefer the patients to doctors in other cases. It is assurance for the parents that their children are developing normally. In the photograph above Marion and Jan­ice Edgill appear to be just as in-teres ted in what Mrs. R. L. Wa­terhouse, nurse in charge of the clinic, is telling their mother, Mrs. Bill Edgill of Victoria street, In­gersoll. In charge of the nursing staff of the unit is Miss Margaret Grieve.—(Staff photo).from six and a supervisor to eight Tuberculosis control program in- and a supervisor. The sanitary eludes ches \ clinics which are held inspection staff has grown from' • • — - - -one to two. The clerical staff was two. A veterinarian and a clinic nurse have been added. Six doctors including Dr. O. C. Powers, head ofregularly ,.t Woodstock Ingersoll, Tillsonburg Norwich and Tavi­stock. Las year 941 attened din-!W,3jM8g!Of-1ics, All seb ary and se tested eve> react posi contacts X defrayed t fund.>1 children both prim- mdary are tuberculin two years. Those who ply have their family kved and the cost is Christmas seal'V iI• -AImproved sanitation has been re- »ponsH>Ie for the disappearance of malaria and cholera and has large­ly eliminated typhoid fever. Water bui/plies- restaurants, fool hand­lers, sewage disposal are among the tasks of the two sanitary in- ftpectors on staff of the unit. Veterinarian Dr. L. E. L. Taylor,checks health of animals, and as­sures an approved supply of milk and meat in the county. Two of the aspects of sanitation are dem­onstrated by senior sanitary In- sjiector Joe Griffith. In the pic­ture at left he pumps water from a drilled well at S.S. 9, West Ox­ford, in a routine check for pollu-tion. Any water supply which serves any section of the public is tested by the unit. On request similar tests will be made of pri­vate water sources. At the right, dishes in a restaurant are tested for bacteria count. In Oxford 135 eating establishments are con- slanlly lupervbod. Sanitary ineth-ods in restaurants are improvedControl c venereal disease hing­es on the t atment of cases and the follow up of contacts. Cases are treated and contacts examined by practising physicians.Mental hygiene clinics are heldi once a month. The clinics are fori all ages. The increas? in juvenile delinquency appears to be the! primary problem of mental hy-! giene.Regular inspection is made of all children for dental defects and those in need of care are referred, to their family dentist. Free dental, care is supplied to those unable to afford it through the local Red Cross branch.Nursing and Maternity homes are inspected by the Medical of­ficer* of health as well as visited monthly by the public lies 1th nurseHealth education is part of a program to make the people < the county more health conscious. Pamphlets, informal talks, lec-tures, newspapers, motion pictures, radio are *11 helping in the unitsby an education program for food, - , - r, ., ..handlers. All food handlers y®. effort to make available to thecelve an annual X-ray. Eating 1P^® modern hen uh prw -establlshmunts in the county have noticeably improved and 11 has been found necessary to close j very few restaurants for unsani­tary conditional (Staff photo). No Saddles, Holsters Hang In Sheriff’s Office HereIf you happen to be a Hopalon^ Cassidy fan you may have the idea that sheriffs are mean - looking hombres who tote two guns and instill fear into every cussed law breaking so and so hr the county. Things might be that way in the districts made famous by Ameri­can ballad singers but rest assured it is not so in Oxford county.Don't expect to find any boots or saddles hanging around A. A. Bishop's office at the county build­ing, because they aren’t there. What you will find is a generous pile of law books and legal docu­ments and an office staff of three busy Hi tie ladies.Mr. Bishop is sheriff of Oxford county as well as local registrar of the Supreme Court of Ontario, registrar of the surrogate court! and clerk of the county court. His deputy in all these capacities is John V. Martin.Mr. Bishop, who spent over five years on active service with the RQAF overseas and in Canada has held his present position for six years. His deputy, Mr. Martin, has been on ihe job since 1937. Mr. Martin does much of tire active duties of sheriff, which cover a variety of jobs none of which has, anything to do with the apprehend­ing of law breakers.The office is a branch of the Attorney-General’s department and handles among other tilings the execution of certain writs issued by the supreme and county courts. He summons the jurors who serve in court, and administers the re­gulations governing the jail.The office of sheriff dates back to early Anglo-Saxon times and its origin is lost in antiquity. Except! for thd Kingship it is probably the! oldest office in the realm and is1 the only secular one remaining from Saxon times. The sheriff was then and still is an executive of­ficer of the crown and the first officer of the county.In the last three centuries the .duties and functions of the office have changed to a great extent but some of the old customs of the office still cling. For instance it • is still the duty of Mr. Bishop or, Mr. Martin to receive the judges travelling on circuit and it is theiri charge to see that the judges have -proper treatment and remain in safety during the period of the assizes.The Conadian office of sheriffLittle Increase in StaffDespite Growing ServiceWith little increase in staff the Oxford Health Unit has expanded I in six years from a service to 1 rural communities of Oxford 'County to include the entire county. The Unit began in Sep­tember of 1945. Ingersoll joined in 1947 and Woodstock caAie un­der the jurisdiction of the unit in 1950.The nursing staff has expanded from six and a supervisor to eight and a supervisor. The san- itary inspection staff has grown from one to two. The clerical staff was one in the beginning and Is , now two. A veterinarian, and a 'clinic nurse have been added. Six [doctors, JncluWing Dr. O. C. Pow­ers, head of the Oxford unit and medical officer of health, give part time service to the organiz­ation.The purpose of the health unit is the prevention of disease and Ihe promotion of health. It U a grouping together of the health departments of different areas or municipalities to form one depart­ment administered centrally.The Oxford Health Unit con-1 earns itself with ten different phases of health and disease con-, frol and prevention in the county Including Public Health Educa­followed the English prototype and! was not Influenced by the course! Ihe office took In Ihe United! Stalos, In Canada Ihe office ol sheriff of a county Is a most re­sponsible and honorable one, one which occupies an important posi-i tion with respect to the adminis­tration of justice and the conduct of the courts.Working In conjunction with Mr. Bishop and Mr. Martin are Mrs. Dorothy Black, secretary-clerk to Mr. Bishop in county and supreme court work; Miss Jean Lightbody, secretory clerk of the Surrogate, Court; and Miss Doris Powers/ bookkeeper and stenographer. jIncrease SeenIn Road CostsEstimated expenditure for roads in Oxford county indicates a slight increase in the county budget for 1952. Road costs are expected to be up $5500 over last year.Total amount of Ihe estimated cost is set at $369,200, The county will pay $172,200 as its share of the total or 5.576 mills. Provincial subsidies will amount to $192,100. An 80 per cent, subsidy is paid by the province on county bridge and culverts and 50 per cent, subsidy on the maintenance and construc­tion of county roads.Woodstock and Ingersoll contri-! bute $4900 to the maintenance and repair of suburban roads.List of estimates shows: Mach­inery repair, $11,500; new mach­inery, $21,000; bridges and cul­verts, county roads, $13,600; bridg­es and culverts boundary roads> $11,400; Woodstock suburban roads $9017.60; Ingersoll suburban roads, $13,554.40; urban municipalities, $9115.22; Construction, $118,375; maintenance $146,137.78; genera? $10,000.It May be Croquet But it Isn’t CricketY children love to play croquet, . They played it only yesterday, wickets still are in the lawn — ept the one I stumbled on.tion, School Health S'ervice, san­itation, milk and food control.I tuberculosis control, infant, pre­school and maternal hygiene, ven­ereal disease control, mental hy­giene and dental hygiene.The following licenses have been issued for the county of Oxford by county council this morning:Auctioneers: Frank Fulkerson, R.R. 1, Tillsonburg; W. A. Sim­mons, R.R. 6, Embro; R. A. Mc­Donald, Woodstock; Milton E. Brock, Thorndale; N. E. Roth, Tavistock; W. E. Nairn, St. Marys; Ivan D. Parkinson, R.R. 8, London; S. A. Brady, R.R. 2, Dorchester; Donald Rose, Inger­soll; W. R. Harvey, Mt. Elgin; Clarence Wolfe, R.R. 1, Vienna; N. W. Dance, Paris; A. B. Bru- bacher, Kitchener. Poultry: Sam Golden, Toronto; M. Miller and son, Toronto; J. H. Alderson and Son, Thamesford; J. C. Miller, Toronto; Delmar Clinton and Son, Norwich; Richard Morrow, Drum bo.Salvage: Elmer Sanderson, Norwich; Ross Millard, Ingersoll; George Skipper and Son, St. Marys; Bechard and Bancroft, In­gersoll; Canada Scrap Iron and Metal, St. Thomas; Robert Eich­ler, Shakespeare; William Kay, R.R. 8, Woodstock; Stanley So- beski, Woodstock; P» E. Jordan, I Woodstock; Gordon Hughson, I .Drumbo.PUBLIC SPEAKING WINNERCharlotte Carr, Oxford street, winner of the senior WOSSA pub­lic speaking competition at Thames Hall, London, . last Saturday is shown above holding the cup she won. The winner represented overPlan Forage Crops Day; New Winter Feed IdeasKeeping pace with the latest developments in hay making, the Oxford Crop Improvement Associ­ation, which originated Grassland Day and Grass Silage Day in Can­ada is now planning a Forage Crops Day to give farmers a prac­tical demonstration of the newest ideas of sorting hay for winter feed.Forage Crops Day will be held on June 27 on Dawendine Farm, owned by P. M. Dewan just south of Ingersoll.A meeting of crop improvement association executive members and representatives of the Ontario Ag­ricultural College and the Hydro- Electric Power Commission was held on Tuesday afternoon in the mow of Mr. Dewan's barn. At this meeting an outline of the program for the day was discussed and the date set.Forage Crops Day will go a step farther than Grassland Day and Grass Silage Day in its presenta­tion. This step will be the import­ant feature of the event.As with the previous presenta­tions hay making machinery will be on display and at work in the fields, but the hay will then be brought to the barn where mow drying will be demonstrated.Several members of the crop improvement group having seen mow drying of hay demonstrated in Wisconsin and Michigan in re­cent weeks are of the opinion that this method is probably the ans­East Oxford's Tax Rate Increased by 3.7 MillsThe East Oxford Council met I his week with all members pres­ent except Councillor Lawrence Gould who was absent through ill­ness;..M'?' Davis, secretary of the Oxford T.B. Association ’ and Mr. Peers, township organizer Were present to explain the man­ner of canvassing for the mass X-ray survey.40,000 students in high schools In the district. Miss Carr has brought a great honor to Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute and herself by winning the compedtion.I Staff Photo)wer to putting up the best quality hay for winter feed. The idea be­hind Forage Crops Day is to get these methods and their values a- cross to all the farmers possible.Mow drying or as it is sometimes referred to, mow finishing of hay, is basically bringing hay into rhe mow in the wilted stage while it still has about 40 per cent, mois­ture content. At this stage the leaves do not shatter and the hay retains more of its protein bv re­tention of the leaves.In the mow the hay is placed so air may be forced* through it by means of a fan and ducts. The circulation of air brings the wilted hay down to about 20 per cent, moisture content at which it is safely stored for the winter. Hand­ling at the wilted stage greatly re­duces the damage done to rhe hav by handling.A meeting is planned bv the as­sociation for next week when de­tails of the program will be given further consideration.Present at Tuesday’s meeting were: Mr. Dewan. Fred Cohoe Burgessville, president of the Ox­ford Crop Improvement Associa­tion; Douglas Hart, Woodstock: Charles Munro and Willard Mc­Kay, Embro; Stuart Kitchen. Fast Oxford; George Bell, agricultural representative and secretary of the association; Prof. C G. E. Down­ing, OAC, and Bill Watson, HEPC representative.The rates of taxation for 105? wre set by bylaw after eon^d- enng requisitions and estimate The total levy will be 37.9 mills* an Increase of 3.7 mills over tow ra os. The County of Oxford St a levy of $24,443,75. being $ftn6 far general purposes. $6763 ft? f “ rharity and welfare. and $10 hni % far county roads, requirirc ■ nit! of 12.6 mills ’ • a rate1 cov?r an twated $l-,638.08, less estimated receipts. OFFICERS ELECTED AT MEETING OF HEALTH UNITThe initial meeting of the Oxford;clerk-treasurer of Oxford Coun-ing service; back row: Reeve 130] c, repre- of;>11; Dr, O. C. Powers, medicalThe initial meeting of the oxford;cierk-treasurer or uxioru uoun- mg mwe, ~Health Unit last night elected E'ty; Warden Harley McBeth, rep- Robert Rudy, Tavistock, repre-;officer of health and G t.Juli, of North Norwich, as chair-resentative of the county; E. sentative of the county; Reeve,Flair, representame of J M man of the board for 1952. Shown Juli, chairman and provincial Roger Hawkins, Tillsonburg, rep-.stock council. —(Start photo?aboev from left to right are:(representative; Miss Margaret Front row sitting, L. K. Coles,1 Grieve, superintendent of nurs-resentative of the county; A. R.Horton, representative of Inger-TENDERS WANTEDSEALED TENDERS ADDRESSED TO THE COUNTY ROAD SUPER­INTENDENT AND ENDORSED •TENDER FOR HAULING ROAD MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT HIRE" WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE UNDERSIGNED UP TO 12 O’CLOCK NOON. MONDAY. APRIL 21. 1952, FOR THE FOL­LOWING:Hauling of gravel from the vari- aus crushers operated by or for the Corporation.Hauling of stone from the various commercial quarries within the County. , ,Feeding, crushing and hauling from designated gravel pits Delivery of the above mentioned materials to be made on certain nortions of the County Road Sys­tem as directed by the County Road Superintendent.Truck. shovel and equipmentAnv other work that may be des­ignated on the tender form.Contract agreement and specifica­tions and forms of tender may be obtained at the office of the Countv Road Superintendent. Court House. Woodstock, Ontario.Tenders must be accompanied by a marked cheque payable to the Countv Treasurer or an approved bid bond for Two Hundred Dol­lars.The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.J. N. MEATHRELLCounty Road Superintendent.TENDERS FORTRUCKSSEALED TENDERS, plainly mark­ed as to contents will be received by the undersigned until 12 ; o'clock noon, SATURDAY, APRIL 19. 1952. for the supply of two 3-ton heavy duty trucks. complete with hoist, dump body, chains and all accessories required by law for road construction and maintenance.The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.J. N. MEATHRELL.County Road Superintendent ।Court House.Woodstock. Ontario.A10/15 5HIT AT DANCE"Somebody hit me” said Ernest W. Seaman, Woodstock, in Magis­trate R. G. Groom's city police, court this morning. Charged with being drunk in a public place and carrying a bottle of liquor in his pocket, Seaman told the court that he was not drunk. He said he did not know who hit him. "They were strangers,” he said. Police said they found Seaman staggering a- round in a dance hall, with blood on his face, and "smelling strong-' ]y of alcohol.” Seaman pleaded not guilty to the first charge and admitted to having liquor in a pub-' lie place. Magistrate Groom fined him 515 and 514 costs.NOTICE TOTRUCKERSThe statutes with respect to the load limits commercial motor ve­hicles, trailers and other vehicles may carry during the months of March and April (subsections 4 and 5. section 33. Highway Traffic Act) will be strictly enforced on all County Roads.All gravel sections of County Roads are "Class B. Highways” and the gross weight of a vehicle mov­ing over or upon them shall not exceed the weight specified in sub­sections 3 and 4, sections 35 H.T.A.The co-operation of the taxpay­ers in Oxford County in assisting in having the statutes enforced will be appreciated as the cost of re­pairing the County Roads after the spring break-ups greatly curtails the funds available for construction work during the year. Half load limits on County or Township roads during March and April are statutory and signs or notices are not required to enforce the section of the Highway Traffic Act desig­nating load limits.J. N. MEATHRELL, County Road SuperintendentCourt House.Woodstock. Ontario.M11/19/2S/A2/9/16Oxford’s Cancer Unit Has $15,000 ObjectiveCollects Bounty On Two Fox PupsBounty was collected yesterday on the pelts of two fox pups, the first pups to be turned in to county clerk-treasurer L k. coles, this season. Elmer Wilker of A.R. •2, Tavistock, shot the young foxes in East Zorra.To eliminate the trip into Wood- stock to collect bounty township clerks in East Nissouri and North Norwich have set up facilities for accepting pelts of foxes shot in those areas.A. J. Baker township clerk at Lakeside and J. F. Pritchard, township clerk of North Norwich are authorized to mark the pelts, and forward the affidavits com­pleted by the hunters to L. K. Coles at’the county building. Mr. Coles will send the cheques out by mail to those who turn in foxes at those township offices.CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT IS SPEAKERWoodstock Board of Trade was rault, of Montreal spoke 1o the A. Vance, past president of the W. Scholz, president of th* \v^•klrcHMed yesterday by the nation- Woodstock board and reprwenta- Board; Clark Murray, M.P.; stock Board; T. R Dent mpp“ • " ~ -• Warden Hari™addressed yesterday by the nation-Woodstock board and representa- Board; .. . ....................al president of the Canadian Cham- lives from the county at a lunch- Mayor Bernadette Smith; Rene B Warden Harley McBeth.her of Commerce, for the first eon meeting held al the New Com- Perrault; president of the Cana-ltrn<» In its history, when Rene Per- mercial Hotel, Seated at the head dlan Chamber of Commerce; W. (Staff Tholot? u.-. -.•■re.1' Livvies Win Scorcher, 55-54Cop Canuck TitleCurren's Late Basket Gives "Burg Cagers Edge Over Scrappy GradsBASKETBALL CAPITAL—The basketball capital of Canada this week is Tillsonburg where the Livingston's are playing Winnipeg Varsity Grads in the Canadian senior final. Above is shown the interior of the Tillson­burg Arena during the most recent game. The arena has been transformed from a hockey rink into one of the finest basketball courts in the country.IWTHIS IS BASKETBALL, AN AERIAL SPORTYou'll look « long way before you find a game which la played much and so far off the floor as basketball and the opener of th© Senior Canadian finals in Till- wnburg last night went along wjyfo ploving thispoint. To demon- a leap with different intentions. On(it once more this time w th w«wi shots above taken the floor nearest the Camera Rldd,lof the Grade ph mu f ./ , . Winnipeg's top Scorer watches „ 'JhlbhS of theWade of Livingstons leaving the the rebound. Simpson. Livvies 1op| nH ,s i™’ *3 a™ Reid of Winnk floor in nn effort to score. On the man last night is in the back-1 PW No. 5 (Staff Photos by UoydJoin In ground. On the right Wade is at I Gatland) *Strate the two shotsunder the Winnipeg basket showleft Wade and Grad player Opener Goes To Varsity As Nearly 4000 Watchankle ststjckReginald Wall*™. prl"CP*S who work* under the county ro , Buperintendont, wa« in ured when a tree they were felling on th seventh concession of swerved In falling and him breaking a bone in He was taken to the Woods General hospital where his toolwaa put in a cast.In case you were wondering (or were you?) what happened to a certain Montreal referee’s shirt following the Eastern Canada finals and the winning of the titleby the Livingston’s here is the answer and the cu/prits. In this hitherto unpublished and revealing photograph the Sentinel - Review presents the “tale of the shirt”and a ripping good one too. Dis- playing the trophy on return from Montreal are from the left Tom Gibbons, Bud Redmond and Bill Coulthard. (Staff Photo)Ken Best, assistant agricultural representative in Oxford since May, 1948, will be leaving this county May 1 to become assistant agricultural representative in Pe­terborough. county, the minister of agriculture, Hon. T. L. Ken­nedy, announced today. Robert Bell, presently assistant in Peter­borough will move to Oxford to take Mr. Best's place, it was also announced.BRIDGE WASHED OU T BY ICE FLOESPounded by huge ice boulders'spans, weighing hundreds of i bridge will be repaired. Mean- and rising waters for two days tons, were hurled 40 feet, then |while ferry service would be set the $1,000,000 Saskatchewan .sank in the South Saskatchewan’up and the army would be asked Landing bridge, 335 miles north river. Premier T. G. Douglas ■ to lend a Bailey Bridge.of Swift Current, had three cen- placed damage at between $200,-1tre steel spans swept away. The 000 and $300,000. He said the I (CP Photo)Entertainment At County Home“It was a grand evening,” every­one was saying after the regular monthly program was staged at the Oxford County home in Wood- gtock last night, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Ingersoll.A full program of old time music j and dancing saw Ed Comiskey play the violin, his son Tom the saxo­phone and Simon Pothier at the piano.Joe Clair put on a tap dance and this proved to be highlight of the evening. Pat and Dennis McMillan showed an attentive audience what they could do with clubs by swing­ing them round their heads, arms and bodies. Others taking part Tom and Mike McMillan.Singing songs were Jack Shan­non. Stan Shannon. Joe Stephen­son and Bud Higgins.Les McKerrali was resposible for the organizing of the program and he also acted as master of | ceremonies.New Registry Office ShareFederal Grant Announced For Tillsonburg HospitalCIVIL DEFENCEFire departments throughout Ox­ford County will have their first organization meeting to discuss civil defence plans tomorrow night at 8 p.m. in the Woodstock Arm­ories, Deputy Fire Marshall of Oxford County James Ekins said today. Guest speaker will be In­spector R. Leonard, of the Fire Marshall'R Department for West­ern Ontario.Ingersoll council passed a bylaw last night authorizing the confirm­ation of an agreement with Oxford county for the payment of the town s share in the building of the new county registry office. Inger- soil s share in the new registry building is $16,462.80 or 9.72 per cent of the total cost.The repayment of the town's share to the county will be over a three year period.Wings Capture Stanley Cup From Montreal Crew * ? - _r j' ;,—THI LONDON FREE PRESS, Saturday, April 12, 1952UP IN THE AIR—Tillsonburg's hustling hoopster, Bob Simpson, goes way up to grab a loose ball during last night's thrilling cage final game at the Tillsonburg Arena. From left to right, are: Don Reid, of Winnipeg; Red Curren, Tillsonburg; Simpson and Mike Spock of the westerners. The homesters won the game and the Canadian title, 55-54. (Special Free Press Wirephoto by Ken Dougan and Bill Smith).PLANT 3500 TREES IN FIVE HOURSElmer Kam, R.R. 1, Woodstock, ( planted 3,500 trees in five hours; yesterday. They were planted un­der the Upper Thames Valley Authority's tree-planting scheme to Mr. Kara, the only cost being for the use of the tractor used to draw the planting machine. Shown in the above picture are Charlesand were supplied free of charge Groves (on tractor) assistant zoneforester of the Department of Lands and Forests who supervised operations, Elmer Karn who aided in the planting and his 17-year-old son, Howard, also working on the planting machine. (Staff Photo).Oxford To Fore At OEA SESSIONOxford county will be well r* presented this week in the councils of the Ontario Education Associa­tion which opens its annual con­vention in Toronto today.This convention is going to rank as the biggest ever held with a program listing 500 meetings. luncheons and six dinners for the benefit of 29 sections which make up the OEA.Mrs. Alex Watson of Innerkip, trustee in East Zorra. will intro­duce guest speaker W. J. Dunlop, Minister of Education, on Tuesday evening at the annual dinner of the Ontario School Trustees and Ratepayers Association which will be held in the Crystal Ballroom of the King Edward Hotel.In the urban section, Oxford is represented by James Bain of Woodstock, president of the sec­tion and Thomas E. Jackson of Ingersoll, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Gordon L. Ratz of the Tavistock school board is a director at large.In the rural and township school area section, Alfred Dickout of Salford is past president; Mr. Dickout is also one of the Associ* ation's two representatives to the Trustees Council for the Province. Grant Haley of Springford is a director in this section and Mrs. Alex Watson of Innerkip is the secretary-treasurer; she is also field director for the province and is one of the two Association re­presentatives on the executive com­mittee of the OEA.Frank Manson of East Oxford is on the nomination committee of this section and John Longworth, also of East Oxford is a member of the resolutions committee.Promote Fire Protection Plans for Rural RegionsOxford Schoolboy WinsIn an effort to push plans for fire protection throughout the coun­ty, W. A. Benton and Douglas Hart have- been waiting on township councils in Oxford to determine what type of fire protection is available in the townships,A year ago the Fire Marshall's office In Toronto said the only system which could be Instituted wai at township level.Blenheim township council Is fairly well covered by an arrange­ment with the Paris fire depart­ment and fire departments ntDrumbo, Platteville and Princeton.There has been little organiza­tion in Blandford, East Nissourl. East Zorra and West Zorra, bul those townships are interested in organization at an early date, it was understood. •Mr, Benton and Frank Ellis,' president of the Oxford Federation of Agriculture, will visit Dereham North Norwich, South Norwich,, East Oxford, North Oxford and West Oxford councils at their re­gular monthly meetings.Provincial Essay EventTerrence Brown. 14-ycar - old pupil of Tavistock public school has been announced winner of the Canadian Legion Provincial Essay Contest. Prime Minister Leslie Frost will present to him a cheque for $10 together with a Legion pro- vincial certificate of merit on May 23 at the Parliament Buildings Toronto. The premier will also con­duct a tour of the offices in the building at which all provincial winners In the contest will be pres­ent.COUNTY HOME MEETING The regular meeting ofCouniy Home heldRESIGNATIONSResignations of Mrs. Ha?el don and Miss Betty accepted by the night In the board f Cbimty building «heresignation is effective a.1 m ’™rAssh3vM^ THE SENTINEI -REVIEW. APr,!OXFORD COUNTYPROSPEROUS — PROGRESSIVEThe Bannei County Ol CanadaThe pride of ownership evident in every home and field in Oxford County... .the prime iocat on ....high productivity and the sound local government offer, every opportunity to farmers planning to settle in Oxford County !To The Citizens of Oxford County:Ladies and Gentlemen:In this Agricultural Edition, I wish to express the good wishes ot the County Council to the people of Oxford County.The Agricultural Committee in January of this year raised the bounty on red is a joint project with the City of Woodstock, Town of Ingersoll and the County industry will be kept in check. Since 1945, bounty has been paid on 2,925 fox caught in Oxford County.Construction of the new Registry Office is proceeding exceptionally well. This is a point project with t.le City of Woodstock, Town of Ingersoll and the County of Oxford providing the necessary funds. The total cost of the building with all equipment has been contracted for at $169,000.00. Each of the three Municipali­ties share in the cost on an assessment basis. The County's share of $114,785.00 has already been provided, and there will be no increase in the tax rate due to this item.All regular departments of the County are functioning well. The County Home is in excellent condition and iff providing a necessary and worthwhile service io those in need of care. The Health Unit is playing its proper part in the health and welfare of our citizens. The Oxford County Library Co-operative is bringing good reading to every library and public school in the CountvWishing everyone a successful year in 1952.Your Obedient Servant,HARLEY R. MCBETHWarden, County of Oxfordwvnttmmnb*-COUNTY COUNCILLORS 1 *52BkMMlford—Ollen O, CarterBhmbHm C. D. SutorOrval T. Coleman (DR.)Dereham Harley R. McBethWilliam J. Stoakley (D.R.)Itaat NiMHmri -J. K. McLeodReginald R. Day (D.R.)North Norwich Wilfred L. Bishopsouth Norwich Fred WaltherKaet Oxford -Murray LoganNorth’ Oxford--Herbert P- DunnOxford—Thomas PellowEawt Zorr*—William J. McDonald Louis L. Wettlaufer (D.R.)Wtwt Zorra—Gordon A. MarshallTtiiBonburg Roger L. Hawkins lutwrence W. Smith (D.R.)Km bro James D Hawack Norwich-J. B. Hanmer Tavhrtock Robert Rudy• DAIRY CATTLE Holstein Jersey Guernsey and Ayrshire.• BACON HOGS• DAIRY PRDUCTS — Cheese, Milk Powder• APPLES• CANNING CROPS• BEEF CATTLE• POULTRY and EGGS• GRAIN CROPS• ROOT CROPS• TOBACCO• MAPLE SYRUP Luncheon forCounty Wardens andDistrict RepresentativesJ. E. Patterson. Warden. Peel County; H. R. McBeth. Warden. Oxford County: E. L. Guyitt, Warden. Kent County: T. C. Keenan. Warden. Carleton County: D. W. Stewart. Warden. Lanark County.Increase in FoxPelts Continues1 Total of 54 fox pelts was turned in for bounty payments during April, bringing the total to date this year to 224, compared with 137 for Ihe same period last year.According to townships the totals were: Blandford, 14; Blenheim, 5: Dereham, 7; East. Nissouri, 7; East Oxford, 2; North Oxford, 7; West Oxford, 1; East Zorra, 11.Township clerk A. J. Baker at Lakeside has been authorized to mark pells In the north west sec­tion and township clerk J. F. Pritchard, North Norwich, Is look­ing .after pelts turned in from the south east section. This arrange­ments eliminates Ihe trip to Wood-i stock to collect the bounty. Affi­davits completed by the hunters are forwarded to L. K. Coles, coun­ty clerk treasurer who sends out bounty cheques by mall.Warning Against GarbageDumping on County RoadsAnniversary Noter 1 THOUGH other husbands may be lax, I- Unerringly I rememberMy wedding anniversaryIs sometime in September.OXFORD COUNTY"When you sing ‘the Junior Farther Song' do you really believe what you sing?” asked Jack McPherson, as he addressed the Oxford County Junior Farmers at their Banquet and Annual Meeting on January 25th.Mr. McPherson explained the meaning behind the lines of this song, which has liecomc the theme song of Ontario Jun iors. He challenged young farmers to always retain their bright eyes and light steps and to continue to grow harmoni­ously.‘The day has passed,” he said, “when the less intelligent member of the family should stay at home to farm while his brothers continue at school.' fmly young men of superior intelligence, he stressed, can make successful use of our land today.Warden of the County, H. R. McBeth, spoke briefly, recalling his first attend­ance at a Junior Farmer meeting in 1919 and of attending his first Junior Farmer picnic, accompanied by the young lad who is now Mrs. McBeth.The following officers for 1952 wer- elected: Past President, Russell Dickon’ President, Bill Green; Secretary, Haze Wilson; and Treasurer, Mac Logar . Gordon Smith will continue as Cour. . Director while County News Reports will be Jack Cockburn.The habit of dumping garbage, “There appears to be an attitude and empty bottles along the high-1 of the heck with it,” W. L. Fraser, XV3VS nnH CAHlMv nnH t Ki » foways and county’ and township roads has not extended to city’ streets to any extent, city engineer Don Venton said this morning.Complaints have been coming to the provincial police on garbagedistrict highway's engineer, said.Bottles are one of the worst hazards caused by the garbage­dumping drivers. Broken glass punctures tires, and cars have gone out of control dodging bottles on the road, said Mr. Fraser.and broken bottles tossed along the highways, according to Corporal! "There are lots of laws against Burt Moore, of the Woodstock de-(drinking in cars,” he said, "but tachment. He indicated that any-, there seems to be lots of it goingi one caught Uttering the highway I on.”would be prosecuted. I "Many’ don’t even throw theirJ. N. Meathrell. ebunty roads bottles clear of the road.” superintendent, said transients are; The bill for cleaning up roadside not the guilty parties in most cases 1 debris tossed out by drivers is of garbage dumping on county and mounting. D. P. Collins, district.township roads. He cited several, highway maintenance engineer instances of loads of garbage said crews in the 14 watching sta- vvhich apparently’ have been dump-1 tions gather tons of bottles, papers, ed by residents in the area. Farm-;cartons, clothing -nd ad ani- ers complain of carloads shoved mals. 'off at the-side of the road.A county bydaw prohibits the practice, and Mr. Meathrell issued a warning that anyone caught dumping bottles or garbage will be severely prosecuted.According to reports from other parts of Western Ontario, tons ofSometimes the animal is- a rabbit or a skunk — someone’s pet dog.Says the department: "Cleaning up after the heedless is becoming a costly matter for taxpayers. One car’s refuse doesn’t amount to,much, but multiply it by severalgarbage tossed from speeding cars .. , „ , , . . , ,is rapidly turning the sites of thousand and only a day is needed Western Ontario highways into long to turn side areas of highways intodrawn-out dumps.Hong garbage dumps.”OPENING OF CANCER CAMPAIGNThe drive for cancer funds gets I Streets will administer the soci- under way officially today as (ety’s effort to raise-$15,000 in Ox- Warden Harley McBeth and May-1 ford county to help in the fight or Bernadette Smith cut the rib-[against cancer. Of an estimated bon to mark the opening of! 160 new cases of cancer which campaign headquarters for the will pccur in this county during Oxford County Unit of the Cana- this year, the money raised by dian Cancer Society. The head-the Oxford unit will help save quarters at Light and Dundasithe lives of 90. —(Staff photo)Suggest Patients GetPlace at County HomeThe Woodstock General Hospital i account for the month of. March which is payable by the city for | the care of indigent patients again brought up the question of adding facilities for the care of these J patients to the county home, at finance meeting of city council Thursday night.Aiderman Harry Collins suggest­ed that council meet with county council to see what can be done in the matter."The county home doesn't ap­pear to be crowded at the present time,” Mayor Smith told commit­tee. "If even one dormitory could be made into a section for indigent it would certainly help.”She informed council that, a meeting with county council and the town of Tillsonburg had al­ready been arranged for sometime in June to discuss the matter fur­ther.The mayor in the course of herremarks concerning the home re­marked on the excellent manage­ment provided by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Forbes.Aiderman Collins was of the op­inion that a practical nurse could look after the patients if they were moved to the county home.Seventeen out of the 18 patients In the men’s public ward are in- digents over 70, Aiderman Palmer pointed out.Hospital account for the month of March totalled $883.74.Pay Out More Fox BountiesBounty was collected on 60 foxes during last month in the county of Oxford. During the same period last year only 17 pelts were turned in.i To date this year 170 have been ) turned over to county clerk-treas- i urer L. K. Coles, as compared with 1117 at the same time last year.Of the March total East Oxford had 4: Blandford. 12; Blenheim 7:I East Zorra. 4; Dereham, 12; West Zorra. 8; East Nissouri, 10; South, Norwich, 3.The Town Goes Wild Livvies Now ChampsDEER SEASON VOTEOxford County councillor* have voted 8 to 4 in favor of an open deer hunting season in Oxford county. Three county councillors have not been heard from as yet county clerk-treasurer L K. Cbles pf the P°U sent to the Department of Lands and Forests, but there is no indies - lion of what effect the Oxford vote will have in bringing about an open season. Concurrence of , other counties must be received Ideal Crown Attorney' Craig McKay. Q. C.. DiesCraig McKay. Q.C., B.A., LL.B.,( ------------------county crown attorney of Oxford and widely known Woodstock law- •>Tn'«^nssc^ nway al home.*10 Vansittart avenue, early Sun­day morning. Mr. McKay had been in ill health for the past several months and absent from his legal duties, but recently was consider­ably improved and was able to be out again for short periods. Uis death Sunday morning occurred very unexpectedly and was attri­buted to a heart attack. He was lit his 63rd year.Bom in Woodstock, he was a son of the late S. G. McKay, K. C„ former prominent Woodstock law­out to see cases.get convictions but rather that justice was done in allyer and the late Mrs. McKay, the former Jessie Agnes Campbell, ।He received his early education1 at the Woodstock Collegiate. His first professional venture look him into newspaper work and he was at one time a member of the Sentinel-Review reportorial staff. I He left this work to continue his । education at the University of Tor-1 onto and in 1913 was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts.Subsequently Mr. McKay attend­ed the law school at Osgoode Hall but at the same time, carried on a post-graduate course at the Uni­versity of Toron'o which won for him the degree of Bachelor of Laws from that institution in 1914. In 1916 he was graduated from Os- jgoode Hall with high standing and I was called to the bar. An interest- ' ing feature in connection with this event, was that when he was called to the bar, he was presented to the benchers of the Law Society of Upper Canada by his late father, S. G. McKay, K< C-, who was a life member of that society.Immediately after being called | to the bar, Mr. McKay became as­sociated with the well known Tor­onto legal firm of Bain, Bicknell, MacDonnell and Gordon, one «f the largest law firms in Ontario. His connection with this firm gave him a wide experience in general litigation and particularly in bank­ing and commercial law. He had the responsibility for the legal phases of a number of larger com­mercial mergers which were then effected in the city of Toronto. For some time he had charge of the agency work for his Toronto firm which acted as Toronto agents for a great number of barristers throughout the Dominion.Mr. McKay returned to Wood- stock in May 1928 and took over the law practice of his late father, S. G. McKaKy, K. C. He later wentinto partnership with Montalieu Nesbitt, Q.C., of Woodstock under the firm name of Nesbitt and Mc­Kay. In January 1935, A. C. Whaley, Q.C., joined the firm and continued for eight years, leaving to form a new partnership with R. A. MacDougall.Mr. McKay was appointed crown attorney for Oxford County in Nov­ember, 1935, as successor to the late N. Ball, K. C., which posi­tion he still held at the time of his death.In his capacity as crown attor­ney, he was widely known and respected throughout the province. Those closely associated with him considered him the ideal crown attorney, declaring that he was notMr. McKay was a bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada for the past 12 years. At one time h was president of the Ontario Crown Attorneys’ Association, which organization he was instru­mental in founding. He was also a member of the Phi Delta Phi.Although he never sought public office, he was always keenly inter­ested in tlie welfare of Woodstock and was closely associated with he was president of the Ontario ing city solicitors for many years.He was a member of Knox Pres­byterian church all his life and a strong supporter of the church. He was a member of the board of managers for some years and held the office of chairman for a term.For relaxation Mr. McKay en­joyed gardening and in the sum­mer he could be frequently seen working on the grounds and flower beds at his beautiful home on 'Vansittart avenue, which was one of the show places of the city.Surviving are his wife, the for­mer Mary Beatrice Robertson of Toronto, to whom he was married in 1917; one daughter Molly and one son, Craig, jr., both at home.The late Mr. McKay is resting at his residence, 210 Vansittart avenue, until Wednesday, May 7 at 11 a.m., then at Knox Presby­terian Church where the funeral’ service will be held Wednesday at 2.30 p.m.Final TributesTo Craig McKayFinal tributes were paid Wed- , . , , ing the service included, Judgenesdny afternoon to the late Craig . Kitrhpnp-. w E. Good-McKay. Q.C., county crown at.Clement of Kttchcner, torney of Oxford, whose unexpect-win, Stratford; Crown Attorney ed death occurred at his residence gavage, London; Montalieu Mac- 21.0 Vansittart avenue, early Sun- Lean> Hamjjton; Mr. Justice Fer- fn Knox Pre.- Toronto, pwldlng at the byterian church was largely at-Supreme Court sessions here, w tended by relatives and friends; adjourned court until 4 p m. to members of the legal profession of Woodstock and other points;city council, city and county of­ficials, officials and members of Knox Church. Children's Aid Soc­iety staff and others.The casket, resting in the chan­cel of the church, was banked with a profusion of beautiful floral tri­butes, tokens of sympathy and esteem of friends and associates.) The organist, G. H. Artnbrust, and members of the choir were in at­tendance and led in the music of the service.Rev. G. L. Douglas, pastor of the church, officiated at the ser­vice and delivered an appropriate message based on a text from Acts 5:29; "We ought to obey God rather than Man.”There are many people today, the minister said, who are ready to obey man rather than God.He paid tribute to Mr. McKay’s ever fearless stand for what he thought was right, in the discharge of his legal duties."He belonged to a profession in which tradition and precedent play­ed an important part,” the minis­ter said. "But the outstanding characteristic of Craig McKay was his unfailing zeal for justice, rath­er than for the letter of the law. He chose to obey God rather than man.”The minister also paid tribute to Mr. McKay’s love of his home.i his family and his church.Honorary bearers were members of the Oxford Bar Association: Judge Eric Cross, Montalieu Nes­bitt, Q.C., W. A. Calder, Q.C., C. G. Mitchell, John White, Leslie M. Ball, Wallace Nesbitt, A. C. Whaley Q.C., R. A. MacDougall, T. V. McManamy, W. E. G. Young, Woodstock; Royden G. Start, Q.C.,! W. R. Marshall, Q.C., and John C. McBride, Ingersoll; Magistrate R. G. Groom, William Weir and) Grant C. Brown, Tillsonburg.Casket bearers were six nep­hews: James P. Robertson, Hugh Robertson, David Low, W. E. C. Martin, Guy Saunders and Basil McGillivray. Interment was made in the Anglican cemetery.Keprejieniafivcs of the city pol­ice provincial police and R.C.M.* attended th* service from Ixjndon. Ingersoll, Tillsonburg and wood- stock.Members of the legs! profession from other outside points attend-the funeral.Approved Books Available HereOxford county boys and girls are not lagging behind Toronto children as far as literary advan­tages are concerned.Mrs. S. L. Krompart, county lib­rarian told the quarterly meeting of Jhe Oxford Library Co-operative last night, that 151 of the 156 book titles recommended by the Toronto Boys’ and Girls’ Library in the last Library review, are available to-young Oxford readers.Circulation during the first quar­ter of this year showed 24,431 books । circulated in the county. Of this number, 4473 went to libraries;, 19,759 to schools; 69 for reference, 12f) to office.One of the Women's Tnsfiiutes| had a unit of books for their use during the winter period.Mrs. Krompart will speak next Mpnday to Huron county libraries at a Workshop meeting to be held in Goderich. She has also been authorized by the board to attendOntario Library Association meet­ing which is to be held in London on* May 26 and 27.HERD INSPECTIONDr. L. E. L. Taylor, veterinarian of the Oxford Health Unit in order to speed up the check on animal herds in this county which is being conducted by the Dom­inion Department of Agriculture, Health of Animals Division, has inspected some twelve dairy herds providing milk to dairies in this area.6 THE SENTINEL-REVIEW, TUESDAY. MAY 6, 1952EditorialsThs Woodstock-Ingersoll Sentinel-Review, published by The Thomson Company Limited 382 Dundas Street. Woodstock, OntarioHEALTH REPORTDr. O. C. Powers, medical offi­cer of health, said today no con­tagious disease had approached epidemic level, in Oxford county during the month of March. There were scattered cases of measles, both red and German, chicken pox. mumps and scarlet fever. Dr, L. E. L. Taylor, veterinarian of the health unit has completed a check of all dairy herds in the county. Main purpose of the check has been to test for foot and mouth disease and warn producers of the necessity of keeping close check on the cattle.Oxford Mourns DeathOxford county lost one of its finest citi­zens with the death of Craig McKay, Q.C. If ever there was a symbol of justice here of anywhere else, it was Craig McKay, a man who sought the truth behind the law with unflagging zeal and unbounded hu­manity.The best stories about Craig McKay will never be written, because he did not wish it so; he did not parade his virtu res any more than he tried to excuse any mis­takes. But those stories are written in the hearts of hundreds of people in Oxford county — people of all ages to whom he gave help quietly and with never-failing compassion. Sometimes the help was ma­terial, and sometimes it came, from his own store of wisdom, but always it served the epd he sought himself — Christian justice.Perhaps one incident will cast a light onOf Craig McKayhi^ methods. A little girl was charged in juvenile court with the theft of a bicycle The kindly court authorities probed' the evidence and found that while a theft had undoubtedly occurred, there were circum stances that made it a rather pitiful case Mr McKay had a serious talk with the child, explaining the rights and wrongs of conduct. Then he bought a fine new bi­cycle and gave it to her.This was just one of an uncounted num­ber of similar instances. As crown attorn­ey he was not interested in piling un an impressive number of convictions He deemed his task to be one of securing the truth of the case, of discovering how best! the ends of real justice could be served IOxford will miss him for a long, lon.time. M THE SENTINEL.REVIEW, WEDNESDAY. MAY MJCHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY HOLDS ANNUAL MEETINGPlan Further AnnexationOf 306 Blandford AcresA resolution providing for an- of only the two parcels as well,! nexation of 306 more acres in Aid. Blair said he only wished to Blandford township was passed un- point out for the information of animously by city council last the council that objection would not: night. I be raised if council decided to!A hint that the purpose of the i annex more.annexation was to accommodate new industry was contained in the resolution which stated that cer­tain industries are being establish­ed in the area.The section immediately east of; the present city limits extends, easterly to a line approximately; in line with the present city limits in the south.The move will take in the 27 acres of the Bragg farm not pre­viously annexed, and will include the new Bickle-Seagrave plant as well as land owned by Tom Dent.Aiderman Blair stated that it! would be possible to square off the city limit by annexing into another property. Aiderman Harry Collins expressed the opinion that the city should only take in as much as it presently requires.Mayor Bernadette Smith indicat­ed that she too thought the two parcels of land containing the 3Q6 acres was quite sufficient.Explaining that he was in favorNorth Oxford Turns Down Open Deer Season RequestNorwich Tax Rate Jumps 10 Mills Over 1951 MarkOxford Crop Acreage 258,272, Census Shown■. The total acreage of all Oxford field crops in 1951 is reported by Wie Ninth Census of Canada in a publication just received as 258,272 £cres.- The hay crop makes up the larg­est single crop acreage in the coun- ty, 80,818 acres with oats for grain running second at 57,375 acres and ■fitixed grains third with 43,632 ^cres.* The figures given for all crops /p the county with the number of {arms reporting shown in brackets. are as follows, the unit in each case is an acre:All wheat, 25,806; fall wheat, 24.740 (2,241); wheat, durum, 420 (37); spring wheat, 646 (56).Oats for grain, 57,375 (2,427); barley, 2.686 (296); mixed grains, 43,632 (1555); all rye, 4723; fall rye, 4566 (214); spring rye, 157 (9); flax seed, 149 (14); corn shelled or for grain, 10,149 (1042); buckwheat, 1589 (154).Peas (dry), 79 (11); field bean(ry), 46 (5): soybeans (for thresh­ing) 431 (61).Hay, cultivated, 80,818; all cul­tivated hay (except alfalfa sown alone), 79,611 (3407); alfalfa sown alone, 1207 ( 94); oats cut for hay. 134 (151); corn for ensilage or fodder, 17,028 (2124).Potatoes. 630 (1373); turnips, swedes and mangolds, 2235 ( 977); sugar beets for sugar, 80 (3),Tobacco, 10493 (311).Other field ciods. 38.CHILDREN'S AID OFFICERS NAMEDThe following members of the Board of Directors of the Chil­dren's Aid Society were elected last night at Norwich at the an­nual meeting:President, Mrs. James Baxter, Ingersoll; vice-president, Howard Passmore, Woodstock; secretary- treasurer, R. G. Clowes; direct­ors, Douglas Campbell. Wood- stock, Mrs. Charles Carrigan, Woodstock, Hugh Harris, Lake­side, Harvey Longworth, Wood- stock, Kenneth Marshall, Nor­wich, Clark Murray, Woodstock, Dr. J. G. Murray, Ingersoll, Har­ley McBeth, R.R. 1 Salford, Wil­liam Palmer, Woodstock, Mrs. C. R. Patience, Woodstock, and Gordon Webb, Woodstock; honor­ary director, Miss Mary Piper, Woodstock.TOUR OF ROADHBRoad committee members of Oxford county council are spend­ing today and tomorrow touring the roads all over the county. An- i.uai inspection ot roads In the north part of the county will he completed by the committee to- -Jay./ can hardly wait for that turkey dinner Thomson’s Resignation Offered and Accepted 'Toronto (CP)—The Ontario Liberal Association has accepted the resignatloi Walter Thomson as leader of the Ontario Liberal party.The 56-year-old lawyer who operates a farm near Pickering in the Oshawa offered his resignation to the association’s annual meeting yesterday. It was ac( ed, despite a suggestion that a decision on it be held in abeyance.You are cordially invited to attend the156th ConvocationUniversity of Western Ontarioin the J. W. Little Memorial StadiumSaturday, May the Thirty-firstNineteen hundred and fifty-twoat three o’clock (D.S.T.)Should inclement weather make it impossible to hold Convocation in the Stadium, the ceremony will take place in the G. Eric Reid Memorial Gymnasium in Thames Hall. Because of the limited accom­modation and the necessity of providing seats for the parents of graduates, only those holding a special colored card can be admitted to Thames Hall. This card will not admit to the ceremony if held in Thames Hall.Admit TwoVeteran Township Clerk Edwin Parker Passes OnWidely known township clerk of gttst Zorra and one of the most deemed residents of the county, Edwin Parker of Hickson, passed away nt Woodstock General Hos­pital on Sunday June 1. He was In bls 92nd year and had been in falling health for the past throe months.Bom on the 15th Une of East Zorra, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parker. He had been a resident of Hickson for the past 25 years, prior to which he faftned all his previous life in East Zorra., Since he was 28 years of age, he Fjad. held every office, in connection With the municipal life of the town­ship, including that of reeve, as- gfessor, clerk, treasurer and others. He had been the township clerk for 37 years.v He attended Hickson United church since moving to the village and previously was a member of Bums Presbyterian church, East Zorra in which he was an active worker and was clerk of the session for many years.SURVIVORS"Surviving are tbfree sons, Roy E., tjast Zorra; Clarence at Hickson ahd James of Blind River, Ont., one brother, William Parker, Pike Bay, Ont. There are 10 grand­children and three great grandchil­dren. His wife, formerly Jessie Calder predeceased him by 11 years and a son, Bert of Hamilton, three years ago.The late Mr, Parker is resting at the M. D. (Mac) Smith Funeral Home, Woodstock, where the fun­eral service will be held Wednes­day, June 4 at 2.30 p.m. Rev.-J. P. Cooke of Hickson United churchEDWIN PARKERand Rev. Dr. Turner of Ingersoll, will officiate. Interment will be made in North Embro cemetery.Reeve W. J. McDonald paid the following tribute to the late Mr. Parker today:“With the passing of Edwin Parker, East Zorra township mourns the loss of a capable of­ficial and kindly gentleman. He served the municipality faithfully for over half a century in various capacities and for the past 37 years as clerk. He was possessed of a remarkable memory and was ac­tive to the end.“To all who had the privilege of serving under him, he will be sadly missed.”ONTARIO HEALTH MINISTER OFFICIALLY OPENS NEW TILLSONBURG HOSPITALHon. Mackinnon Phillips, M.D.Jin front of the new hospital. Many Ontario minister of health, presld-lot the nursing staff were on handed yesterday at the opening cere­monies of Tillsonburg Distric tMe- morial Hosptal. Ancompanicd by provincal, federal and county of­ficials, Dr. Philips spoke to a huge crowd from a platform arranged Hon. Mackinnon Phillips, Ontarioyesterday to hear the opening ceremonies of Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital. The event waa popularized by the appearance of Minister of health. Some of the nurses are shown, on the right, eagerly awaiting the ribbon-cutting ceremony and presentation of hos­pital keys to J. C. Eichenberg. chairman of ihe board of trustees. (Staff Photos).Dedicate New Hospital “In The Name of God” County Jail Will Be Hundred Years Old{Next Monday; Has Seen Four Executions1 THp hrenlrincr cfnriA nrs TrnrEpn follower! .Tnrlc Skinnor. thp nrnxIrriAfplv 100 inns of coal areThe days of breaking stone areForbes followed. Jack Skinner, thepresent governor, was appointed in gone: no longer is the prisoner in a jail issued with a meagre ration of bread and water. Times have changed considerably. But the Ox­ford county jail has seen both per­iods since its original opening 100 years ago this coming Monday.The grey building situated in Woodstock with its main entrance on Buller street was one of the fi^t to be erected in “Upper Canada,” and indeed one of few to conduct as many as four execu­tions. It was the second day in June, 1852, when the first prisoner I was sentenced to Oxford county jail to pay the supreme penalty for a crime.The jail was divided into two parts after a time; one section for men and the other for women. The : male section was built to hold 33 prisoners while the women’s prison was somewhat smaller, holding only five.Oxford jail witnessed its first hanging soon after its opening, in fact the same year of opening.STRANGLED WIFETommy Cook, a native of Inner- kip, who had grown old and had gone blind, suspected that his young wife was taking advantage of his sightless condition. The story goes that one morning in a jealous rage Cook seized his beautiful wife and strangled her to death.The scaffolding was erected in the yard under a shed which is now used for storing coal and hang­ing prisoners' washing.. The jail was at that time fitted with steel-strip beds which were fastened to "the walls of the indi­vidual cells.J A "cell within a cell” was built into the floor to hold the “ener­getic” prisoner and this has only ibeen used.once as far as can be recalled.There were no washhand basins in the first 50 or 60 years of exis­tence of the jail. Prisoners had to use a small tap which jutted out of wall in a corrjdor which had six cells leading offit. Even then there was only a cold water tap and any hot water wanted had to be healed in urns over a wood fire. Only one bath oxisted at first. This was used for both men and women, ALL CHANGEDThis has all been changed now. Washhand basjns have been instal­led in every corridor, hot water taps included, and showers were put in both sections of the jail.The first jailer was John Forbes. Charles Wilson and then George1936.When Mr. Skinner took over first task was not an easy ong. found that a certain amount vermin was present. He put his He of hisproblem before the jail board and had cement floor to replace the wooden ones and painted the build­ing completely. It was renovated in 1938 and the prisoners did prac­tically all of the work themselves.The three other hangings at the county jail are famously remem­bered.G. R. Birchell is the only one buried in the jail yard following a hanging. He was convicted on a charge of murder and the story of it will never be forgotten. On Feb. 17, 1890, Birchell was tried for murdering F. C. Benwell, h i s friend, in a lonely swamp near Princeton. He was hung at the county jail on Nov. 14, the same year as his trial.MADE BREAKNorman Garfield was arrested in London on Jan. 21, 1921 for the murder of Ben Johnson, owner of a candy store in Woodstock. June 2 saw Garfield walking to the gallows; However, before his hang­ing he made a break from the county jail only to be returned two days later.Mrs. Elizabeth Tilford was the only women to be hanged here. She was arrested June 10, 1935 for poisoning her husband. She fac­ed death ort the bitterly cold mor­ning of Dec. 13.The jail is a quiet building. Few have escaped from behind its 16- foot walls.Some excjting things have hap­pened, though, since its opening. One is recorded where a half-breed attempted to break out of his cell only a few minutes after entering it. He used a soup spoon as his implement for digging and had not quite finished the job jvhen the I warden spotted him.The prisoner of today is treated with consideration. Meals are re­gular and are of the best food.“It costs quite a bit of money to keep a prisoner nowadays," Mr. Skinner remarked.One prisoner is responsible for the cooking of the meals. The prisoners do their own washing and planting of vegetables in the yard., “The vegetables help out with the meals and also gives the prisoner experience in growing foodstuffs,” said Mr. Skinner.too TONS OF COALThe governor remarked that, ap-Tillsonburg Tax RateUnchanged at 72 Millsproximately 100 tons of coal are brought into the coal shed eachyear. “There is always good heat-i ing in this jail," he said.Blankets, sheets, towels, et cet­era are changed frequently and the governor said that no man uses an­other man's blanket without it first of all being washed and scrubbed. “Not even if the man is only in for a day,” he said.The prisoner is now issued with a feather pillow and a spring bed. Cells have to be cleaned up by 8 a.m. every morning and then pris­oners are exercised. .There is one time the governor Mr. Skinner will never forget. “When I first started working a' the county jail I slept there for 15 years. Around 1942 I distinctly re­member the jail was absolutely empty and we had to cut our ovyn grass and prepare our own meals,’1 commented Mr. Skinner.Prisoners of today are able to be “choosy.” They have the choice of tea or coffee in the mornings.There is always someone on duty at the jail in Woodstock. Helping the governor are the turnkeys Al­bert Emmrich. Ed Walton, J. P.| West and head turnkey Melvillle Hamilton.A large court yard 80 by 80 feet gives the prisoner ample space for exercise.Oxford County HuntersBog 217 Foxes in MoyFree Press Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK, May 29 Oxford County nimrods are bagging foxes at a rate that may make this a record year since the bountv was started in 1945 by county council.The bounty then was $4 compared with the present $3.County Clerk and Treasurer L. K. Coles believes this month willSHIFT OFFICESA shift in offices is occuring at the County building, with the coun­ty judge’s room being moved into the office formerly occupied by the Medical Officer of Health and the Health Unit Office staff.M.O.H. staff will move intochamber now occupied county judge.The the thebyPREPARE REPORTEqualization committee of Coun-ty council met this morning to prepare reports for the June ses­sion of council which begins next Tuesday morning.Mrs. H. Worth Dies in LondonThe death of Mrs. Fannie Ann Worth, wife of Henry G. WWtn. 135 Wonham street, occurred this morning at the residence or her daughter, Mrs. J. R- Sinclair, 1 Abbott street, London, In her 62nd, year.The late Mrs. Worth was the former Fannie Ann MeathcraU. She was bom in North Dorchester township and had spent the great­er part of her life in Ingersoll and district. She had been in wltng health for about two years. She was a member of St- James' An­glican church and of the Women s Auxiliary.Surviving besides her husband, are five daughters, Mrs. J. P- Sinclair (Margaret;; Mrs. W. Du­quette (Irene); Mrs. J. Keck, (Ruth) all of London; Mrs. L. Nagle (Doris), Rochester,, N.Y.; । and Miss Helen Worth, New York I City; two brothers, J. M. Meather-; all and Beatty Meatherall Ingersoll । and one grandchildThe late Mrs. Worth is resting; at the family residence, 135 Won­ham street, until 11 a.m. Saturday, I then at the Walker Funeral Home, । 88 King street, west, where the funeral services will be held at 2 । o’clock Saturday, Rev. C. J. Queen, rector of St. James’ Anglican church officiating. Interment will be in the Ingersoll Rural cemetery.Entertainment fit County HomeThe old people called out their requests, and old time violinist, W. H. Brown, played them, when Woodstock Kinsmen presented a program of entertainment last night at the county home.■ On the same program was a young violinist, Elsie Palanica. who appeared at the Oxford Music Festival in Woodstock this week.Mrs. E. Dougall and Mrs. E. Jellous provided piano music as solos and duets, and Edwin Izzard delighted the audience with his । recitations.President of the Kinsmen E. Campbell was present and L. J. McKerral, master of ceremonies I arranged the program.R. G. Forbes, superintendent of the county home, thanked the Kins­men not only for the program bur. also for the treats which they pro­vided the residents following the entertainment.be the highest one yet with 217 pelts turned in so far for the bounty. The previous high month was in May of 1945.Bag 441By the end of May, 1951 Ox­ford sharpshooters had bagged only 275. This year to date thev have bagged 441.Hunters in the northern half the county seem to have quite an edge over hunters in the southern half. Up to the end of April, Zorra Township leads the rest with a bag of 40. East Nissouri is next with 38 and Blandford third withOther townships; Blenheim, 24’ Dereham. 27; North Norwich o' South Norwich, «; East Oxford.’ 12- North Oxford. 18: West Oxford, r West Zorra, 29. ’County Clerk Coles pointed QUf that now A. J. Baker clerk of EJaat Nissouri. nnd f Pritchard, clerk, North Norwich' have been authorUvd tn pelG Mvept EqualizationTo Be StudiedEqualization committee of coun­ty council will meet June 16. the’ day before the June session of council begins, in order to pre­pare the report on Equalization for presentation nt the session.Equalization will occupy the main portion of the business dur­ing the four day session.The equalized assessment, has to be increased by at least $289,000 from the present total equalized assessment of $30,881,066, County Clerk and Treasurer L. K. Coles said.The annual inspection of the County home and a conservation tour are also on the agenda.a trench four feet deep. The pic- nor*h °f Thamesford. The lineit in place for the welders. In thelater to strengthen the seam withThe pipe is thrown in a long; caterpillar tracks lifts the pipe through the muddy fields. A sec- with fibreglass and lowered into down a near Highway 100, line across the fields before the while workers straddle it to hold ond gang of welders will follow ■ - —welding crew follows to make the,it in place for the welders. In the later to strengthen the seam with . - - , .. . .first seams in the pipeline. In the other photo, a tractor pulls the three welds. The pipe is coated hir^ on ^e right shows the scoop g - al th-s PO-nt.picw res above a hoist mounted on I truck with welding equipment with two inches of tar, covered shovel at work digging a trench (Staff Photos)WEED CONTROLAction for the control of weeds •hould be taken now according to Emerson Moulton, word inspector. Yellow rocket was especially men-, Honed ak a Variety of weed on which attention should be devoted at the present time. Methods ol dealing with it are, plowing under; and cutting. It was stressed that if action outlined is not taken in the early stages of the weed's growth It will later go to seed and further add to the problem of keeping It under control.PLEDGE CO-OPERATIONWarden Harley McBeth, Aider­man B. J. Blair, acting mayor, re­presenting Woodstock, and Mrs. M. Mills of Ingersoll spoke at the annual meeting of the Children's Aid Society at Norwich last night, and pledged co-operation of their communities in working with Chil­dren’s Aid.Steady Progress is MadeIn Building of PipelineBy the end oC July work will [to the end of the pipeline. 'Work .... -------- .TTL. M) untll dark, scve ndayn »probably be finished for Comstock Midwestern in this area, and the big trailer camp at the Woodstock Fairgrounds will move on, towards Toronto.With amazing speed hundreds of men from Texas, Oklahoma. Ariz­ona, Kansas, Illinois are working along with more than a hundred Canadians Io lay a pipeline which will carry oil through the green fields of Oxford county on its long journey from Sarnia to Toronto.Many of the Americans from the Southwest United States have brought their wives and children with them and they live in trailer villages.Superintendent D. L. Franklin and his pretty Kentucky wife oc­cupy a luxurious trailer with space equivalent to a small three-roomed house.At 5 a.m. the village comes to life as the men prepare to move out the big trucks and equipmnet week.One gang drops the big 12-inch pipe from trucks, along the route which the Une will follow; another digs the four foot trench while an­other gives the pipe the first weld. Later a second welding crew fal­lows, giving the seam three welds. Tar is placed at th esearns at tnar time and later the whole pipe b encased In tar, and then cove^d with fibreglags. The last CT&"Jr responsible fo rrestoring tne ground to its former state.There is very little time for re­laxation for the workers, but to­night a local Welcome to the P.p^ liners Committee has laid plans for a big hoedown at the Recreation Hall at the Fairgrounds where the Pipeliners will have an opportunity to meet the people of Woodstock.CLARK MURRAY ADDRESSES CALEDONIAN SOCIETYW1 • .V. ' -.ill.'"MW , xrord Council Prepares To Talk EqualizationAsk County Grant $4,000 For Oxford Celebration£haAjpan the. ty councils. hut he suggested that X±lTceKtOf expected to rail? insider-headed a C01n?nJll,ce’ ab,e ^enue from the centennial^U°n wWch aP*Paring its four-day program Cx£ord c°unty council।which could be used to cut the seeking a grants in proportion.grant of $4000 from the county., .’Tt will be a county-wide com- Mr. Naylor and C. O. Pickrem, l^'toc which will be running (he a member of the centennial com- activities," he said.El’?.!whatl Mr pl<*r«n stressed the value i ? termed the biggest!of the advertising to the county cv? a eVer held> I( would(which would be gained from (he and 1116 c°st: celebration. There would be. - -------— manythousands of visitors here for the centennial, and the word-of- mouth advertising alone promot­ed by the visitors would have an incalculable value, he felt. It would give the entire county a tremendous boost, with material results inevitably following.beinp'snuWht X.: Council decided to consider theoeing sought from city and coun-1 request.■was estimated a't $20,000.He said members of the com­mittee have talked with several manufacturers in Woodstock and have also made a spot suA’ey of business sections in the citv and county, and they felt they'could raise §12,000. The other $8000 was’WM'CALLS SPECIAL WEED MEETINGReeve Wilfred L. Bishop, who as to the need of taking Immediate a several year old plant of the called a special meeting of his'action to eradicate Yellow Rocket,: weed. His son, George, is holding council last week to arouse them I or Winter Cress, is seen holding a year old plant. (Photo by Lowe)Increase in AssessmentMain Item of BusinessFree Press Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK, May 29 — Equalization of the county assessment 1b the main Item of business to come before Oxford County Council which will meet here for four days starting Jane 17.The equalized assessment has to be increased by at least $289- 000 from the present total equalized assessment of $30,881,088,County Clerk and Treasurer L. K, Coles, of Ingersoll, said today.The annual Inspection of the Ox­ford County Home and a con­servation tour are also on the agenda.FINE CEMETERYDeputy-Reeve O. T. Coleman of Blenheim told council that he and Warden McBeth paid a special visit, to the cemetery at the county home Wednesday. The condition of the grounds was a credit to the county, he declared.Record Number Of Fox PeltsLargest number of fox pells ■...-d in for bounty in a single month was recorded by county .usurer L. K. Coles, during May, Bounty was collected on 223.May is usually the heaviest month with a number of pups bagged by farmers and hunters in the county. Previous to last month the largest number shot was in May 1945 when 205 were turned in.The first part of this year in­dicated that a record may be es­tablished. To date 447 fox have been brought in as compared with 275 for the same period last year.Largest number from any one township in May was recorded for Dereham, with 42 shot there.Other townships were Blandford, 14; Blenheim, 13; East Missouri, 34; North Norwich, 14; South Nor­wich, 2; East Oxford, 18; North Ox­ford, 12; West Oxford, 20; East Zorra 20; West Zorra, 34.A. J. Baker, Lakeside, clerk of East Missouri and J. F. Pritchard, clerk of North Norwich, as well as Mr. Coles are authorized to accept pelts.Reeve Suggests Paving ProgramFree Press Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK, June 20 — In committee of the whole on the road report at county council today, Reeve Wilfred Bishop, South Nor­wich, noted that some of the south­ern townships would soon be faced with a shortage of gravel.Seeking information he wondered if the road committee, headed by Reeve C. D. Sutor, Blenheim, had considered the adviseability of pur-1 chasing paving equipment and asked it to look into the matter.Reeve Sutor said the road com­mittee felt there was no great mileage in the townships requiring pavement. He noted that the cost of such equipment would run about $55,000 and that they would have to increase the road budget or reduce the road program.Thomas L. Hay, Prominent City Industrialist, DiesCeremony of Dedication Held at Lutheran ChurchAyr Farmers on Fox HuntReturn With 40-Lb. WolfAYR, June 24 - Three Ayr district farmers who went out to hunt foxes south of Kitchener last, night returned with a M-nnnni •hc-wolf instead. * u* * . •Hugh Guthrie, Richard Barrie and Everett Hussev were amiu a to seo (he animal jump out of the bush. Barrie shot it in th shoulder, neIt was believed to be the same wolf that lulled two xh owned by Farmer Richard Mitchell. It had escaped several nJ?P hod drives to catch it. gftR'The hunters expect the RiH to bring them a $25 bounty. Jxford Man Given BadgeBy Red CrossFree Press WomUtock BureauWOODSTOCK, June 17 - In n'eognition of his valuable service to the Oxford Unit of the Cana­dian Red Cross Society, Hugh Har­ris, Lakeside, was presented with the Ontario Red Cross badge of Merit in an unusual ceremony at County Council here today.The presentation was made to Mr, Harris, an ex-warden and past president of the Oxford society, by R. F. Brady on behalf of Dr. O. C. Powers, president. On hand also, besides County Council, to honor him were: Ex-Reeve Clair peers, East Oxford: J, A. Newell. Woodstock, treasurer; Past Presi­dent R. G. Clowes, Woodstock.Lauds SendeeMr. Brady pointed out that Mr. Harris throughout his many years of service to the society had con­tributed much to the county. "I deem it a privilege and an honor to present this badge in recognition of the work and contributions he| has made to the society,” Mr.1 Brady said.Mr. Harris, in reply, appreciated the honor bestowed on him and termed his contributions very small. Warden Harley R. McBeth, Dere-' ham Township, offered his congrat­ulations to Mr. Harris. IPast president of the Red Cross;of the Society. This took place Society of Oxford County, Hugh toe opening session of the, County Council. Seen in the pic-’Harris, Lakeside, was presented- ture above Is Russell Brady in tbejyesterday with a long service aC£ Of presenting Mr. Harri* wit’b badge by Russell Brady, secretary I the badge.—(Staff Photo).Consider Purchase of Land For County ReforestationReforestation committee of coun­ty council considered the possibil- 'ity of purchasing a tract of land in Blandford township for refores­tation purposes during a visit to county woodlots earlier this month, according 1o the forestry report presented to county council this morning.No decision will be made at the present time.County forester also reported fire guards cultivated on each for­est tract.Accounts for the sale of Christ­mas trees showed 173.20 from the Hall Tract and $15.20 from Me Embro tract.Lakeside Man Receives Merit BadgeProminent in Oxford County Red Cross circles for many years, Hugh Harris, Lakeside, was presented with the Ontario Merit Badge at County Council yesterday. Left to right, front: Ex-Reeve Clair Peers, East Oxford; Dr. 0. C Powers, Woodstock, presi­dent Oxford unit; J. A. Newell, Woodstock, treasurer; Warden Harley R. McBeth, Dereham Township; back row, R. G. Clowes, Woodstock, a past president; R. F. Brady, Woodstock; Hugh Harris. (Photo by Free Press Woodstock Bureau).RAPID PROGRESSRegistry office expects to move to the new building north of the County building sometime in Aug­ust. Work has progressed rapidly on the building and the exterior is almost completed.County council members this morning received official car wind- xhleld stickers for the Forage Day which is to be held on June 27 at the farm of P. M. Dewan at Ingersoll.Sponsored by the directors of the Oxford County Crop Improv- ment Association, the day will in­clude demonstrations of new me­thods in mow curing nay.There will be one mow of cured cut. hay on display and another of cured baled hay. as well as a large stack of cut hay silage put up with blower and another stack of full length hay pul up with Paterson buck rake.Several now lines of machinery will be on the grounds for the in- spoc.tlon of those attending.Invitation was extended io coun­ty councillors by George Bell, of the Provincial Agricultural office.Presentation, Hugh HarrisBr.ady; ®^retary of toe "I have done this type of work n^df a0Unt\Red 9Toss s*nce the last war and I haveKv6d preside,?t of toe found that there is plenty cf it to u'yrr d f°rmer county warden, do,’’ he said. “I have just stuck Hugh Harris, with a long service with Me society “ pnunfv^Atm%Tninl SeSSi0n .^1 He toanked the society for the ?n monuns badge which they had 'presented111 toe council chambers. him and Wardow WarlcxrPresident of the Society. Dr. O. the £d CrSm^ S Sie prelen^ f° W -haVe lunchIn making Hie presentation, Mr. Brady said:“It is indeed an honor for me to present Mr. Harris with this badge on behalf of the president of the society.“This badge is in recognition of service rendered to this Red Cross Society of Oxford. I have known Mr. Harris for a long time and I have found a warm spot in hisheart for Red Cross work."Mr. Harris sain he thought had done nothing exceptional.Get InformationOn AllowancesClerks of local municipalities will be given information concern­ing disabled persons allowances which come into effect in this pro­vince on July 1, County clerk treasurer L. K. Coles, told county council this morning.Persons of limited means who are physically or mentally totally disabled will be eligible * for the pension. The act however does not apy to persons in nursing homes or hospitals. It is designed primar­ily to give help to permanently disabled people being cared for at home. Those in hospitals and nurs­ing homes will still be the res­ponsibility of the municipality, Mr. Coles said.Pension will include people from 18 to 65 and will beset at $40 a month. It will not apply to any one already in receipt of a pension, including Blind Allowance, Moth­er's Allowance or Workmen’s Com- pensation.Single people in receipt of the pension are allowed to earn up to $70 and married people $1200. Cash or bonds up to $1000 may be held by single and up to $2000 by married pensioners.If any real property is owned it must be used solely as pension­ers own residence and not have any part rented.him and Warden' Harley McBethbers.mem­County Council Opens SessionThis morning's meeting of Ox­ford county council, the first of the June session, dealt with the reading of correspondence by the I county clerk, L. K. Coles. Ward- ,en Harley McBeth presided. A let­ter from Charles A. Stager, coun­ty clerk and treasurer of Water­loo County which stated that at a recent meeting of the Waterloo council the agriculture commit­tee proposed that all cattle being shipped as feeders should be in-' spected for warble flies and anv infected animals should be spray­ed before shipment by rail or truck. The letter was sent for the approval of Oxford County Coun­cil and said the measure would jEneV dUring AprH’ May andAnother letter written bv Mr Coles as secretary-treasurer oft the Oxford Health Unit applied toe council for the use of the old Registry Office-building due ihJ q“artm ^e Health Unit has in the court house.It said that the Unit would be prepared to pay for construction renovating and decorating which would be necessary to make th . building suitable for operations ^alth ^niL A “’year with the option of renewal was ir»nt?hr Providin« the cnunS grants the request.A foot-note said that even with the registry office build n? Health Unit would S™1 the use of the basement Z L,^urt House lor thf^This morning’s session was ad Journed for a meeting of the rosd committee. roadPLOWIN GMATCHGeorge E. Beil, secretary of the Oxford PlowMuen's Associa’tion >n. formed county council in a Enter this morning that the assooiation will consider offers from the vari­ous townships of Oxford, for Iw-a $289,000 BoostIn AssessmentCounty Assessor Opposition Defeated By Oxford CouncilFree Press Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK, June 19 — A motion asking the Provincial Gov­ernment not to press counties for appointment of county assessors was defeated in Oxford County Council session today.• • *Reeve Wilfred Bishop, who proposed the motion, said he felt the extra costs of a county assessor would not be justified.• * •Other county councilors said there is no indication the province intended such action and some favored appointing the county assessors.County Council Passes Equalization FindingsEqualized assessment in the county was jumped by a total of $289,000 over last year’s assessment, by unani­mous approval of county council this morning.The increase was recommended in a report presented by the equalization committee.Added to the total is the business assessment tojalhng $817,889, which brings the final total for 1952 to $31,IW,- 789.The 1951 figures, for each municipality are listed be­low, with increase for each shown as well as the businessTieOutshines Oxford's Best Free Press Woodstock Bureau | WOODSTOCK, June 20—Oxford County councilors, noted for their sartorial splendor and colorful ties, outdid themselves today.Impeccably dressed and with blazing ties they had to bow to the deputy reeve of Tillsonburg, Lawrence Smith, who outshone them all with a dashing Kentucky bow.The southern gentleman, from the banana belt of Oxford, puffing contentedly on a “southern” cigar, ignored the jealous jibes of his fellow councilors.Grant Rejected For CentennialWith regrets county council yes-i terday turned down the request of the Centennial committee of th< Board of Trade for a grant to help! start preparations for an Oxford County Centennial in 1953.This may mean that the Cen-1 tennial celebration will have to be scrapped unlesn a means other than grants is devised to finance the preparations necessary.Council expressed its apprecia­tion of the interest being taken by tine Board of Trade in honoring: the history of the county, bjut felt' that most local municipalities have conducted Old Boys reunions, and no amount had been set snide in the budget to make provision for such a purpose.assessment:The equalized assessment of rateable property will then be as follows: „ _ .1951 Increase Total 100% TotalBusiness Asst.Blandford ........ 1,227,200 5,700 1,232,900 5,235 1.238,135Blenheim ........ 3,546,500 34,800 3,581,300 48,600 3,629,900Dereham .......... 3,967,900 10,000 3,977,900 19,510 3,997.410East Nissouri .. 2,708,200 8,000 2,716.200 29.600 2,745,800North Norwich 2.006,300 5,500 2,011,800 34,850 2,046.650South Norwich 1,666,600 25,000 1,691,600 19,035 1,710,635East Oxford ... 1,949,000 1,000 1,950,000 5,000 1,955,000North Oxford .. 1,286,700 6,000 1,292,700 94,825 1,387,525West Oxford .. 1,688,900 36,000 1,724,900 23,350 1,748,250East Zorra .... 3,561,900 32.000 3,593,900 15,292 3,609,192West Zorra ... 2,939,200 1,500 2,940,700 8,700 2.949,400Tillsonburg .... 2,083,600 - 87,500 2,171,100 378,192 2,549,292Embro .............. 249,500 2,000 251,500 14,113 265,613Norwich .......... 641,500 30,000 671,500 83,275 754.775Tavistock ........ 560,900 4,000 564,900 38,312 603,21230,083,900289,00030,372,900817,88931,190,789NO ACTIONNo action was taken by Oxford county council on a letter fromCentennial CelebrationPostponed For One YearCentennial celebrations will have to be postponed for another year, executive members of the Board of Trade decided yesterday at a noon- hour meeting at the New Commer­cial Hotel.Tom Naylor, chairman of the Centennial committee, said a can­vass of merchants and industrial­ists showed a possible 12,000 pledged towards the celebration. The balance of $8000 it was hoped would be raised by grants fromcounty and city council.County council turned down the idea last week, stating that no such amount had been allowed in the appropriations for this year. Aiderman Walter Boys, speaking on behalf of city council, yesterday stated that council was of the op­inion that the plans set were too elaborate in the light of the fact that many centennials had been held in and around the county re­cently. Council, he explained, couldot very well commit the next year’s council to make a grant. No vote was taken at city council on the matter, he said.The fact that other centennials had been held didn’t seem to hold back other communities in the county, Tom Naylor said. A check throughout the county indicated a range of opinions from favorable) to extremely enthusiastic with promises of from $25 to $5do to­wards the celebration.Suggests Townships May Face Shortage of GravelSuggesting tnat townships would soon be facing a shortage of gravel, Reeve Wilfred Bishop of North Norwich, asked yesterday that the county prepare to face the problem of taking over the paving of most of the heavily trav­elled townsnip roads.He asked if the county was an­ticipating getting paving equip­ment in the next two or three years.Reeve C. D. Sutor of Blenheim, chairman of the Roads Committee, said according to information he had from the road superintendent, purchase of paving machinery was advisable.Paving machine and truck would eofrt In the neighborhood of $55,000. In order to make such a purchase it would be necessary for council to Increase the whole budget or1cut down on the road program, and it would be only for the paving of a matter ot a few miles of road, he said.Besides this, the machiens use a different type of asphalt than that used by the county at the present time. The work done by the machines is rough in compar­ison to the present paving and is more subject to break-up.Presenting his report on the con­dition ot roads, J. N. Meathrell, county roads superintendent said the work on the repairing of roads after the spring break-up has been completed and all sections show­ing signs of disintegration have been patched.To June, the cost, of maintaining and repairing roads was $137,761.06.C. O. Pickrem, a member of the committee, indicated that the sup­port of retailers and industry might be contingent on the help given by the two councils.Walter Scholz, president of the Board, expressed regret at the idea that the plans would have to be scrapped., It was decided to approach coun­ty and city council on the matter in 1953 before the estimates arc struck for that year. The celeb­ration will therefore be postponed until 1954.FOX BOUNTIESFox bounty was collected on. 28 foxes in Oxford county during the! month of June, bringing the total number for this year to date to 475. During the same period last year 302 foxes were tinned in. Of this month's total one was from Blenheim: five from Dereham, two from East Nissouri: one from South Norwich? one from East Ox­ford; one from North Oxford; 14 from West Oxford; two from East Zorra; and one from West Zorra.]Waterloo county asking for endor- sation of a resolution regarding spraying of cattle for warble fly at Ontario stockyards.WEED PROGRAMCounty weed inspec’or has been authorized by county council to enter into a program for the era­dication of common barbery and European blackthorn.APPROVE PICTUREPurchase of a picture of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edin­burg has been authorized by county council.RECOMMEND GRANTSAgricultural committee of county council yesterday recommended grants of $50 to the North Blen­heim Horse Show and $100 to the Oxford County Livestock judging competition and a grant of $200 to all Agricultural Societies in Oxford county.CLOSEDCounty offices will be closed all day Saturday during the mon hs at July and August.TEN-YEAR LEASEThe Health Unit nas been given a ten-year lease with option of renewal on the old Registry Office at a rental fee of $25 a'month by coumy council. The unit is rel quired to pay for all construction renovation and decorating that is necessary to make the building suitable for the operation of the health unit. The county will heat the building from the main county heating system and the unit must supply janitor services.ENTERTAINMENTThe Woodstock Y s Men's Club provided the entertainment and » treat for the residents of the Ox fm-d County Home last night. Jai Taylor was master of eeremnnie? Taking part were Tom Brooks’ Tom Clark. Jerry WlMen Stan Slewart. George Specdie and Roh Utting. R. J. Forbes expressed an- preeiation for the management 5 the home and the residents. Oxford Councilors See County HomeTENDERSFOR TRACTOWJ AND ATTA' •MENTS , ,front and loader*.Tenders to include A«-apacificattona on the aerad on and show the price on each component part of ” - units, together with price"-on mow er knives, grinding equipment an«™a.r »'■Count,Members of Woodstock and county council toured theDOxfoJd^°c yesterday. Part of the group, left to right, were: Mayor Bernadette Smith, of foodstock. Warden Harley McBeth, Dereham Township; Mrs. R. J. Forbes, matron at the home, Mr. Forbes, county home manager.INSPECTIONCounty council, Woodstock city council and the council of the town of Ingersoll will attend the annual Inspection of the County Home this afternoonCity, County Governing Bodies See County HomeWoodstock city council mem-.home manager and Mrs. R. J. bers joined county council in. Forbes, matron.their annual inspection of the| Redecorations and repairs have! County Home yesterday. Inger-1improved the appearance at the soli town council, also invited, home and added to the comfort;was unable to attend.It is usual for representatives of the municipal governing bodies to attend, but this marked the first time that the governing bodies had joined for a general visit to the home on the 11th line of East Zorra, just across the Thames river from Woodstock.County council adjourned from the afternoon session for the tour of the home at 2.30 p.m.Led by Warden Harley McBeth and Mayor Bernadette Smith, the procession of councillors was conducted through the buildings and the farm by R. J. Forbes,of the inmates.In his report on the conditions1 at the home, Dr. C. M. MacKay,; physician for the County Home, [reported food supplies of good [quality and the menus varied and well prepared. Sanitary condi-j tions were reported satisfactory.A great deal of the food and supplies used at the home are1 produced by inmates on the farm.Dr. MacKay said seven deaths had occurred at the home.Following- the inspection, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Forbes and the- staff of the home served tea and refreshments to the guests.TIE IDENTIFICATION?Strong Plea ReveredFor Cravat for CouncilUnder the guise of style, the old | school tie is creeping into the Ox­ford county co ncil. Denn y-Reeve Lawrence S./'-'h of Til’^onbur- told council Friday that it is abb time council adopted some !’.? t‘- fying mark. A uniform. he P". VA' too m-ch to ask. but po^si’-’y : dHlrc'ive tie might be h? ans wer to the situation, he sa'.d.The only factor holding up suck a plan, he declared, was the nc- ce: i y of ascertaining what type of tie was the most stylish. At the time he made the speech, Mr. Smith was sporting what he called a “Kentuckian tie”, reminiscent o the Abraham Lincoln era, but lending more color to the scene with its brilliant fuschia hue.The race for tie honors, he said, was between Reeve Rudy of Tavi­stock and himself.Called upon to display his tie, "'.gave Rudy declined to reveal his avat and replied to Deputy i -eve Smith's campaign speech :y clutching his lapels and stating :h ;t the “bare facts” about his ;e could not be shown at this time.Appointed as judge, the Sentinel- Review reporter ruled that Reeve Rudy must be disqualified for re­fusing to expose his entry in the con est to public view. It appears that the Smith tie will be the one adopted if and when council en­dorses the decision of the judge.North Norwich Council Moves on Yellow RocketGOVERNING BODIES VISIT COUNTY HOMEMembers of Oxford County Coun- of the home and an adjoining farm, row are, from left to right, Mrs I Mayor Bernadette Smith. Warden frndeS a reception thc'Sinty ln thls KrouP «nd in the front are matron and superintendent of Harley R. McBeth, and Aiderman Home yesterday, enjoying a tour Ji. J. Forbes and Mr. Forbes, who the home and whu acted ns hosts, I Walter Boys. (Staff Photo) Mrs. Hodgins looks on, while Principal-elect Edward Ferguson, chairman of the event, is seen al the right. (Staff Photo)seen trying out his new chair, just$ r Woods,ock P-eSdav wk. nEf> P‘ nails and Miss E. McCorquodale,hf ♦mX* trorn lwo membei’s of the teaching staff,_ .eavheis. Mr. Hodgins is here seen at the rear. la the centre,Retiring Principal Is Honored At CollegiateGOLDEN ANNIVERSARYMr. and Mrs. William Orth,A. D Robinson PresidentEx-Wardens' AssociationNationalA. D. Robinson, of West Oxford. Warden of Oxford County in 1934, was elected new president of the Ex-Warden’s Association, at a meeting in the county council chambers here yesterday.Guest speaker J. P. Combe. Tor­onto business and planning associ­ate, spoke on the problems of as­sessment and urged the necessity of the appointment of county as­sessors.He said it was about time central governments relieved the land- owners of small municipalities of some of the burdens of taxation.Other officers elected were: George Balkwill, Blenheim, war­den in 1935, first vice-presidenr; Charles Beagley, Embro, warden in 1936, second vice-president; County Clerk and treasurer L. K. Coles. Ingersoll, secretary-treasur­er; executive committee, Warden Harley R. McBeth, Dereham: Grant Sutherland, East Nissoui; W. J. Nichols, North Oxford.A minute's silence was observed in memory of the late ex-wardens, R. F. Minor, 1941, and James Pul­lin, 1916.Immediate Past President John F. McDonald, R.R. 3, Woodstock, i warden, 1933, acted as president ofthe meeting until the the nCw warden.The guest speaker duced by ex-Warden Hoolier. Tillsonburg, Rudy, Tavistock, 1950.election ofwas intro- George H. 1923. and;The following ex-wardens were present: Dr. H. B. Atkinson, Em­bro (1920); George H. Hollie, Till sonburg (1923); W.J. Weir. East, Nissouri (1926); William McIntosh' West Zorra (1927); Henry Hanlon. North Oxford (1930); J. F. Mc­Donald, East Zorra (1933).C. F. Beagley, Embro (1937); Alvin McKay. West Zorra (1932); J. K. Wardell, South Norwich (1943); J. C. Eichenberg, Tillson­burg (1944); Alex McCorquodale, East Nissouri <1945); J. Winston Nichols, North Oxford (1946); Mil­ton Betteridge, East Nissouri (1947); George Fewster, North Nor­wich (1949); Robert Rudy, Tavis­tock (1950); Grant Sutherland, J East Nissouri (1951); Warden H. R. McBeth, Dereham (1952).'Trust Company Limited is applying for probate of the will of the late Thomas Lyall Hav, of Woodstock, who died on May 7, 1952. The estate, which amounts to $1,481,999.29, includes: Cash, $219,439.05: bonds, $455,760.46; stocks, $727,989.19; Life insurance, $40,796.81; real estate, $31,175.00 and other assets, $6,- 838.78.Under the provision of the will the residence, Eastdene, is to be held for Mrs. Hay during her life­time and annuities totalling $14,600 are payable to the widow and re­latives or close friends of the family. Subject to these annuities and after payment of succession duties the estate is to be held in trust for charitable and education­al purposes beneficial to the City of Woodstock as indicated below.The following amounts are to be paid annually in perpetuity: Knox Presbyterian Church, Woodstock, $1000; Woodstock Rotary Club for its Crippled Children's Fund, $100; Woodstock Lions Club for its char- itable work, $100; Salvation Aitov for its Red Shield fund, $200*; Young Men's Christian Associa­tion, Woodstock, $200; Young Women’s Christian Association, Woodstock, $200; Victorian Or­'Baby' Warden Inducted Into Clubder of Nurses. Woodstock, $200.For a period of 21 years from Mr. Hay’s death $100 is payable annually to the Twenty Year Club of Hay and Company Limited.On the death of the widow, a cash legacy of $5,000 is payable to the Young Women’s Christian As­sociation, Woodstock.In addition the will of the late Mr. Hay establishes a scholarship for students attending Woodstock Collegiate Institute. One such scholai'ship is to be offered in each year and when awarded shall pro­vide the sum of $700 a year for each year up to a total of four years during which the student shall attend a recognized Canadian university and shall be taking a course in mechanical, chemical or electrical engineering or in the al­ternative such scholarship, when awarded, shall provide the sum of $800 a year for each year up to a total of four years during which the student shall attend a recog­nized Canadian theological co”'~e and be training for the ministry of a Protestant denomination.HOSPITAL benefitsThe Woodstock General Hospi­tal is the beneficiary of the net annual income from the residuary estate. This income is pavable in perpetuity, to be expended in theHarley R. McBeth of Dereham, the "baby" warden of the county, was inducted into the exclusive Ex-Warden s Association at the Oxford County court house. Left to right are: Henry Hanlon, North Oxford (1908); William Weir East Nissouri (1997)- ( IQO/p H H111 o r* T; I /innoi zfm \ ^^ClntO^h,** West Zorra'. 192/), George H. Hollier, Tillsonburg, (1923). (Photo by Free Press Woodstock Bureau.)purchase and maintenance of equipment or buildings for the hospital.The position of the estate at this time does not permit National Trust Company Limited to esti­mate the amount of income avail­able to the hospital this year.Mayor Bernadette Smith made the following statement this morn­ing in connection with the will of the late Mr. Hay:"The name of Thomas L. Hay will always be remembered and revered by the peonle of Wood- stock. His last magnificent gift to the General Hospital is a v ful climax to many years of self, less and faithful service as a mem­ber of the Board of Trustees. Woodstock may well be proud to have been the home of this great public benefactor. 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R. Green. Honored, Tribute Paid"He was like a father to me," said Gordon Sandick in the short­est and most touching tribute paid to the memory of Glennie Ray­mond Green yesterday during the unveiling of a bronze plaque at the county building.Chairman of the committee which brought about the erection of the plaque in the hall of the county building, Mr. Sandick was expressing the feeling of numer­ous men in the county who had been fortunate enough to enjoy the guidance and advice of the la'e G. R. Green.Guest speaker C. D. Graham, deputy minister of agriculture, spoke of his association with Mr, jreen when he was agricultural representative in the neighboring county of Perth.WENT FULL WAY"Ray Green had no short cuts m life,” he said, "he went the full way,"“The projects he Initiated and carried out here were not from(there were three things necessary] ed by George Bell, to create a good market for pro- agricultural representative for thisthe presentthe standpoint of making a living. His life was one of service,” the deputy minister declared.could have accepted other and higher positions but he chose to remain in Oxford. So it is for that reason that he served you here for some two generations.”Mr, Graham commended the action taken by the committee formed by Gordon Sandick of In- gersoU and F. E. EHls and Alex Muir of Woodstock in erecting a plaque which will be a reminder to young people in the years to come of the great work done in this county by G, R, Green, WARDEN'S TRIBUTEduce, 'quality goods, attractive packages and control of the sup­ply'. I believe the new generation has made progress along the lines of this advice given by Ray Green,” the warden said.The unveiling ceremony was per­formed by the widow of the late G. R. Green. Rev. Canon J. H. Geoghegan dedicated the plaque.Wilfred Bishop, Reeve of North Norwich, speaking on behalf of the B.S.A's. in this county, told of the infinite knowledge on things agri­cultural possessed by Mr. Green."I remember once while at Agri­cultural College I had to write an essay. I went to Mr. Green forcounty.UNIQUE RECORDMr. Green's record in Oxford county is one which will be diffi­cult to duplicate anywhere in the country. He helped organize the first school fairs both in Waterloo and Oxford counties. He had a guiding hand in the formation of the Oxford Farmer’s Co-operative. Woodstock Fair was another pro­ject in which he was active. Theannual seed fair, ploughing match and other events were planned ins - ■■help. In a few minutes able to summarize all Mems of the subject for said, LIKE FATHERAlex Muir, member ofhe was the pro- me,” hethe pla­que committee, confirmed GordonSandick's opinionthat Mr. Greenwas very like a father to manyHe county.’ e youngerfarmers in the IWarden Harley McBeth, chair­man of the ceremony, r-,J' i . d there was more we could have done Io honor Mr. Green, but this at least will be a lasting tri­bute to him,” he said.G. G. Bramhlll, agricultural re­presentative of Norfolk county, a classmate of Mr. Green’s at the Ontario Agricultural College and a dose friend, said he like many others had counted on him for guidance and counsel. ”1 am glad to see his name perpetuated."W. K. Riddell, agricultural re­presentative in Middlesex, refer­red to him a* an Inspiration to the people of the county. “HI# wholepaid his program of work was one of ex--- ----- treme Importance,” he said.Own personal tribute to Mr. Green.Ilretne Importance," he said, • He told the people here that1 The guest speaker was Introduc-his office with his active assistance. All of the producer organizations in the county looked to him for assistance.He was born on a farm in East­ern Ontario at Oak Leaf in Leeds county. Ho was the son of Ormond Green and the former Adelia Johnson, He was 60 years of age at the time of his death.OUTSTANDING STUDENTIn 1908 he entered the Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph to take the full agricultural course. He was rated as one of the out- BUndln® students of his time. On graduation ho was appointed as­sistant agricultural representative for Waterloo county with head­quarters at Galt.His wpointmont as Oxford’s first agricultural representative follow­ed and he moved to Woodstock.The summer before his death, Mr. Green received his member^ ship in the then newly formed On­tario Civil Servants Quarter Cen­tury Club. He was n charter mem­ber of the Woodstock Rotary dub and served on the club’s rural and urban committee. He had been on the board of management of New St, Paul’s churdn and was a for­mer warden of that church...........tKEEN MEMORIALinscribed in y of the late Rural reprcs- 11 be unveiledin the courthouse on Thursday af ternoon, June 19, at 2 p.m. by Mrs Green. (Staff Photo) afllM8WIMSKV CLNV SNOIXSMHbIn 1902 he entered the Ontario .gricultural College at Guelph to| ®m»L S3l<ijsnpu}Tt!rt^^^pus gm | -JnjoBjnuBm ajBinorjjE auom pue . poziuBSao-jajjaq Sq; Oj Xjuorjd I doj ®Af3 o; pue '.ujsnpui iBjnj I «inojj3B oiseq aqj jo sjsaaajui uuaj । -$uoi aqj jaSaoj oj Xouapuaj e si I »jaqj jBqj pajuap Xqnjssaoons aq I Ubo JI ijuiqj jou op j ‘pusq jeqjo k'sjbmojS qoojsaAq uno I pcjinXua XiiJBioduiaj seq qoiqM I JajSBStp aqj oj osjb ,'jaqjEai jaqrj | pue pooj qsnug aqj ur aoB[d opoj-siq s.jbuuej UBipBUEQ aqj jo Xeo -ap snouqo aqj oj jqSjaAuajunoo •Aijorujsuoa b st jobj siqj 'X[jeiI -noejoads jsouqe Suisebjouj- uoijbi I -ndod s.epeubq qjttt ‘asanoo jO•tusBMBS jq3iaMjq3q Xiaaam j <reqj jaqjEJ — uotjas pue jqSnoqj ejBtpeuiuq JOJ sues pue ‘jsSjej aqj uo qonm Xjoa st „punod qstjug aqj pue jvnop UEtpEUEj aq; 10 XjrI -IiqRJaAUoo aq, ssnosip oj„ sauj [•unoo qjiEaMUounuoo aqj jo aoua , -jajuoo b Smujaouoo AiajQ aSjoas I jatJEarr uon»soddr% Cn naisa^sija>poj anoX jjo ai,noX jojui sjoqq3tau aqj jsa[ ‘aSe ano<£ jsaj o; piBjjB noX ajy ispJBX pajpunq a ua.Aa jo a{tiu e jp?q UBJ ROA bouts 3uo[ Avoq 'aauBjs -ut joj; 'SunoX Xbjs oj a^q pjnoMoqM {BnpiAiput aqj jsuieSe jjjom HB uopBzqAp jo sasuajaad pun suorjuoAUoa 'suiojsno aqj ‘jajjBuj jBqj joj -aouEjsip aqj jIBq joj; -Sop pinoa pjo sjbsX 59 suosjad Ataj ajba Xiqeqojj -sapr ;q3u aqj sbu ubui aqj jnq ‘uisiomjaqiH ubiabuto -UBOg B SijEqj; ,/I3aJ nok Xbm 9lR PB jnq .b3b jnoX job j uop ns OAoqB PUB ajq Xofua 'aAq oj SunoX ooj pio SutatojS auo Xub bsia-pe pportA aq pue Surddojs jnoqjiM afra b jieq uni ueo aq ;Bqj ejosou -inpi wojj sajuM jaqaj Sunox... •sayiuiJij-ui aip jjo baejs oj aSB opq IBM JI nps jnq 'qBad aqj uiej -jb Xaqj ajojaq jaiqduisd aqj jojMemory of G. I Honored, Tribu"He was like a father to me,” said Gordon Sandick in the short­est and most touching tribute paid to the memory of Glennie Ray­mond Green yesterday during the unveiling of a bronze plaque at the county' building.Chairman of the committee which brought about the erection of the plaque in the hall of the county building, Mr. Sandick was expressing the feeling of numer­ous men in the county who had been fortunate enough io enjoy the guidance and advice of the la'e G. R. Green.Guest speaker C. D. Graham, deputy minister of agriculture, spoke of hi» association with Mr. | Green when he was agricultural representative in the neighboring county of Perth.WENT FULL WAY"Ray Green had no short cuts in life,** he said, "he went the full way."| "The projects he initiated and ; carried out here were not fromthe standpoint of making a living. His life was one of service," the deputy minister declared. "He county.Plaque Greentha. lull agricultural course-uoo jsa3uo[ joj pjoaaj aqj paturepli ‘bjjoz jssM ‘Aemom q3nn -san f•UBUUlBqa SEAT JjOOJS ■P°°A\ JO jaqjBj ’□ -g joXeiv -qEads sem 'pjojxo qjnos joj'd'^ ‘XafXEO -jai -j, -qajnqo pajiun aqj jo saipBj aqj Xq pooMjSBg je ppq sbm Xjjsd uapjBS (njssaoons y•oaqan& ‘umojsuuq je Moqs orjeo innuuB aqj je sazijd Bqj jo daaMs usap b X[[Bor;oEJd apsux 'jpojspooM 'suog pus sauuj ’Al *f jo pjaq uiajspH aqj,09V SHVSA SZthere were three things ne_ to create a good market f< duce, 'quality goods, at_ packages and control of t ply'. I believe the new gef* ES VIOLENC has made progress along “of this advice given b^^ Green," the warden said, f" The unveiling ceremony v.formed by the widow of | G. R. Green. Rev. Canor* Geoghegan dedicated the I Wilfred Bishop, Reeve ®Norwich, speaking on behaj^ B.S.A's. in this county, tol(< infinite knowledge on thinj * cultural possessed by Miv \ "I remember once while cultural College I had to essay. I went to Mr. Gi help. In a few minutes able to summarize all Mems of. the subject for said. LIKE FATHERAlex Muir, member of que committee, confirmed .Sandick's opinion that Mr.. was very like a father ti*W1e younger farmers Scould have accepted other and higher positions but he chose to remain in Oxford, So it is for that reason that he served you hero for some two generations."Mr. Graham commended the action taken by the committee formed by Gordon Sandick of In­gersoll and F. E. Ellis and Alex Muir of Woodstock in erecting a plaque which will be a reminder to young people In the years to come of the great work done In this county by G, R. Green, WARDEN'S TRIBUTEWarden Harley McBeth, chair­man of the ceremony, paid his■ x cl there was more wO have done to honor Mr. Gr® this at least will be a last j bute to him," he said.G. G. Bramhill, agriculti presentative of Norfolk co classmate of Mr. Green's / Ontario Agricultural College close friend, said he like others had counted on hi guidance and counsel; "1 a' to see his name perpetuate^W. K. Riddell, agricuhur preventative in Middlesex, red to him as an inspiration people of the county. "HIk program of work was one trema importance," ho saown personal tribute to Mr. Green,. -------"He told the people here that1 The guest speaker was int#*GREEN MEMORIALG. R . Green, agricultural repres­entative in Oxford, will be unveiledternoon, June 19, at 2 p.m. by Mrs Green. (Staff Photo)'Hiis bronze plaque Inscribed in in the courthouse on Thursday af honor of the memory of the late<; >: RAY GREEN WAS HAPPY AND MOST ACTIVE IN HIS W01K IN 0)Bronze Memorial Plaque Honors Late G. R. GreenOn Thursday afternoon of this] a bronze plaque will be un- "Wed in the corridor of the court- ‘house in Woodstock in honor of the memory of the late G. R. Green, Oxford's first agricultural repre- ‘ forsentative^ who held that post 36 years.The plaque, which will be veiled by Mrs. Green will be dicated in the presence of the tario Minister of Agriculture orun- de- On- hisdeputy, the Oxford county council, members of farm organizations and friends of Ray Green.Warden Harley McBeth will be i chairman of the program of un­veiling and dedication. Canon J. H. Geoghegan, rector of New St. Paul's church of which Mr. Green i was a member, will take part in the service.The committee in charge of the ' project, Gordon Sandick, Ingersoll. । who is chairman; F. E. Ellis andAlex Muir of Woodstock are es­pecially anxious that all friends of1 the late Mr. Green take this an­nouncement as an invitation to at­tend the service which will be heldc at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 19.( The project was aided by a ' grant from the county council and assistance from commodity groups and individuals throughout Oxford. . ,The inscription of the memorial, which has been placed just inside the door of the east corridor of thecourthouse, reads:‘•In honor of the memory of Glennie Raymond Green, B.S.A., September 29, 1887 - November 4 1947. X| "He served as Oxford county’s! In 1908 he entered fhe Ontario first agricultural representative. Agricultural College at Guelph to 'in his thirty-six years with us he lake the full agricultural course, laid the foundations of many of His progress through college was a brilliant one and he was ratedlaid the foundations of many of our rural organizations."His works shall live after him and Oxford county will be forever indebted to him."By reason of his position as rep­resentative of the Ontario Depart­ment of Agriculture, Mr. > Green was one of the best knowrt men in Oxford county. There were few farmers in this area who did not know him personally. His constant efforts in the assistance of farm organizations wifain Oxford made him a loyal friend of all who worked with him or knew him. As agricultural representative the projects on which Mr. Green worked, assisted and in many cas­es supervised are too numerous to mention in detail. He helped or­ganize the first school fairs, both in Waterloo and Oxford counties. He had a guiding hand in the for­mation of the Oxford Farmers; Co-operative. Woodstock fair was another project in Which he was active. The annual seed fair, plow­ing match and other events were planned in his office with his ac­tive assistance. All of the producer organizations in the county looked to him and his staff for assist­ance, which they received.as one of the outstanding students of his time. As soon as he grad-l uated a place was found for him' on the agricultural representatives list and he was appointed assist­ant for Waterloo county with head­quarters at Galt.His appointment as Oxford’s first agricultural representative follow­ed and he moved to Woodstock. Those seeking his advice and as­sistance found him at his desk in his office.on. Finkle street or met him out on the land for he was constantly visiting farms in Oxford and seeing things at first hand.The summer before his death, Mr. Green received his member­ship in the, then newly formed, Oniario Civil Servants’ Quarter Century Club. He was a charter member of the Woodstock Rotary IClub and served on the club’s rural and urban committee. He had been on the board of manage­ment of New St. Paul's church and was a former warden of that church. _____, __________u,Glennie Raymond Green was born on a farm in Eastern On­tario, at Oak Leaf in Leeds coun­ty. He was the son of Ormond Green and the former Adelia Johnson. He was 60 years of age at the time of his death. Honor Memory of Oxford Ag-RepLibraries Get County GrantPublic Libraries of Oxford coun­ty will receive a grant of $50 eacft from county council on recommen­dation of the education committee. Of that amount $20 will constitute the annual fee of each Library in the Oxford County Library Co? ! operative. ?Education committee received endorsation by council of proposal to pass a bylaw adding Hough.on township and part of Walsingham township in Norfolk to the Tillson­burg High School district.A resolution from Lincoln court4 ty, asking that a break be put on the extreme and unreasonable ex­penditure imposed on the municip-' alities by education costs, was en­dorsed.A memorial plaque honoring the late G. R. Green, one-time Oxford County agricul­tural representative, was unveiled at the court house in Woodstock yesterday. Among those present were, left to right: Warden H. R. McBeth, Dereham Township; G. G. Bramhill, Simcoe, Norfolk agricultural representative; Deputy Minister of Agriculture C. D. Graham; Mrs. G. R. Green; W. K. Riddell, London, Middlesex agricultural represen­tative. (Photo by Free Press Woodstock Bureau).Unveiled by WidowPlaque Honors First Ag-Rep of OxfordFree Press Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK, June 19 - Glow­ing tributes were paid to the mem­ory of the late G. R. Green, former Oxford County agricultural representative, at the unveiling of a bronze memorial plaque at the county court house here today.His many friends and associates, from near and far, crowded the east hall of the county court house to witness his widow unveil the plaque in a brief, impressive ceremony.On hand for the occasion and representing the provincial minis­ter of agriculture was Deputy Minister C. D. Graham, of Toronto, a former friend and associate.Commending those who had made it possible for this occasion, Mr. Graham said: “We meet to honor a great map.” Introduced by Agricultural Representative George Bell, the speaker declared that Mr. Green could have accepted and was offered on numerous occa­sions, more renumerative positions but he chose to serve his friends in Oxford County."May we long remember the late G. R. Green, that which he stood for, and the great example he set for us,” Mr. Graham stated.Warden Harley R. McBeth, Dere­ham Township, chairman, related how much Mr. Green had contrib­uted to agriculture in Oxford. “Many of his predictions and fore­casts have come true,” he stated. Warden McBeth noted that many organizations were developed in Oxford due to Mr. Green’s fore­sight and guidance.Others ^who paid tribute to the memory of Mr. Green were: Reeve Wilfred Bishop, North Norwich; Gordon Sandick, Ingersoll, chair­man of the committee; Alex Muir, Woodstock^ who served on the committee; G. G. Bramhill, Simcoe, Norfolk agricultural representa­tive; W. K. Riddell, London, Middlesex agricultural representa­tive.First Ag.-Rep.Canon J. H. Geohegan, rector of New St Paul’s Church here, led the gathering in prayer after the unveiling by Mrs. Green.The memorial committee, which included F. E. Ellis, Woodstock, was aided by a grant from county council. The memorial plaque is placed on the east wall of the east corridor just inside the main entrance.It reads: "In honor of the memory of Glennie Raymond Green, B.S.A., September 29, 1887- November 4, 1947. He served as Oxford County’s first agricultural representative. In his 36 years with us he laid the foundations of many of our rural organizations. His work shall live after him and Ox­ford County will be forever indebted to him.”TRIBUTE PAID MEMORY OF G. R. GREENend the surrounding ,r°r"'<’r ’PP™®1"'1®" ’n<1 sdmlratlon for At the right Is C..StSJ" MinisterDi Graham,jnond Green came to see a plaqueCollege, agricultural officials tW* county. Unveiled by the widow - ' IK * ft.. .of Agriculture.unveiled to his memory, at ’he farmers, and government °f lhc. !?,e Grpen ,h fT*’ spca^r Rho'vn Hs he sP<»k* ...... . s. . . . ' null Hl wn„ Hnrf Mlod 1 IX «How no ek_county building yesterday Agrlcul-representatives n]| expressed theirwas dedicated by Canon J. H. Geoghegan shown in the picturefollowing the unveilingplaque. (Stuff Photo)of the COME TO ONTARIO'S FIRST FORAGE DAY... "A HAY DAY FOR FARMERS!"AT P. M. DEWAN’S FARM ON THE CULLODEN GRAVEL ROAD ___________________ 2 MILES SOUTH OFINGERSOLL - FRI. JUNE 27th.- 10 A.M. -• Fertilixer Spreading Demonstration • Demonstra­tion of Moisture Testing Device • Mammoth Machin- ery Row Display.- 1.30 P.M. —PANEL TOPIC: "WHY MOW CURING?"F. E. Ellis, Chairman, Woodstock; Prof. C. E. Downing, O.A. C.J Dr. R. Weir, O.A.C.; Prof. O. Kennedy, O.A.C.; Bruce Mehlenbacher, Cayuga, Past Pres. Ont. Soil and Crop Im­provement; D. H. Hart, Woodstock.2 P.M.:Wm. J. Figi, Argyle, Wisconsin.ADDRESS: DAIRY FARMING WITHOUT A PLOW.DEMONSTRATIONSG Mow Curing—Chopped Hay and Bales £ Harvest­ing of Grass Silage • Stacking Grass Silage > Load­ing and Unloading Chopped Hay and Baled Hay.DISPLAYS• See the Hydro Display of Temperature Recording • Pasture, Hay. and Silage Mixtures Growing In Model Plots.REFRESHMENT BOOTH—AUSPICES LOCAL WOMEN'S INSTITUTE GROUPPROGRAM COMMENCES 10 A.M.COME AND BRING THE FAMILY!Sponsored by Oxford County Crop Improvement Assoc.NO ADMISSION CHARGE!Fox bounty van collected yester­day on this Utter of nine tax pups turned In to county clerk treas­urer L. K. Coles, by Mrs. Frank Nicholson and her son Glen. Mr, Coles, shown at the right mark­ing the pugs, said it was the larg-ieat litter he has ever been. Five cl over on his farm and his sons, or six is the usual number In a I Fred and Glen shot them. Turkey fox litter. The pups were shot on!and geese hones were discovered the farm of Frank Nicholson, lot in the nest ns well as the remains 22, concession 7 of Dereham'of rabbits. Mrs, Nicholson and township. Mr. Nicholson discover-1 Glen are shown in the picture rd the pups when he was sowing above with Mr. Coles. County Council Starts SessionMembers of county council as­sembled In the county court house this morning for the first meeting of the October session.In welcoming the members. Warden Robert Rudy noted that while "this Is not a particularly busy session." council would have to keep working in view of the relatively short time at their dis­posal.Curtailment of the session, he said, was due to the proposed trip by county council to the Interna­tional Plowing Match, which got under way in Alliston today.Council members will leave for the Match tomorrow morning and will return to Woodstock Thurs­day night. The purpose of the trip, Warden Rudy pointed out, was to advertise the 1951 edition of the event, which will be held in Oxford County.Highlight of the meeting came with an official tribute to the Ox­ford County Council Barbershop Quartet, which captured the pro­vincial championship several weeks ago at the annual Galt Fair.Congratulations on behalf of council were extended by the warden, who said the victory had| brought special honor to Oxford and had done a great deal to bring this county to the fore.The quartet, which subdued six other county council fours in the competition, is composed of Reeve Roland Fry. Blenheim; Reeve Alster Clark, West Zorra; Reeve Arthur Maedel, Norwich, and Reeve Clarence Stover, South Norwich.Mr. Fry, who coached the quar­tet to the win, responded to the congratulations by saying it was a great pleasure to bring the vic­tory cup back to Oxford. He ex­pressed the hope that it would re­main in Oxford next year and said he would wait with interest to see what could be done to keep it here.County clerk and treasurer L. K. Coles read a number of com­munications which were referred to committees for consideration and a report.Up for council’s consideration is an application for a franchise to construct natural gas trans­portation lines in Oxford. Sub­mitted by a London gas company, the purpose of the proposed line is to supply natural gas to Nor­wich village.As outlined in the requested franchise, which is sought for a ten-vear period, the line would run "in South Norwich, from Rock Mills to Springford, along th county road, then cut east to Ot­terville and north to Highway No. 59.The Sunday sports question will be tabled before council as the Women's Society of World Service and the Ladies' Aid of Zion Evangelical Church of Tavi­stock forwarded a petition re­questing that council oppose any action on the part of any muni­cipality in the county to take a vote to legalize commercial sport on Sunday.Following the reading of com­munications, Warden Rudy ad­journed the meeting to allow the' finance, properly and road com­mittees to meet.NO ACTIONCounty council will Lake no ac­tion on the petition of residents of Hickory HUI and the 12th con­cession of Dereham I ownship that a bridge be constructed in Till­sonburg to serve the area in which they are living.FRANCHISEA franchise will be granted to the Norofio Gas Company of Ixm- don for the laying of gas lines on county roads in North and South Norwich to serve Norwich village ft is expected that the franchise will be granted for a ten year period.I IRK EQUIPMENTSome of the equipment used nl the 1950 International Plowing Match held laal week war Alli- gton will likely make Us appoar- J.ance in Oxford for (he event, next year. Warden Robert Rudy was In the AIHstdn vicinity yester­day to look over the situation and make some purchases.OxforcFORMAL APPROVALCounty council was notified this morning that IL R. Scott, min­ister of the Deportment of Lands and Forests, had given formal approval of the reforestation by­law passed by council during the June session, New RegistryOffice SiteBowling ClubWith the selection of the bowl­ing greens behind the court house as a site for a new registry office, members of the Woodstock Lawn Bowling Club will have to start looking for other grounds on which to hold their matches in the fu­ture.Decision to erect the new struc­ture on the present greens was reached by county council last night, who approved a recommen­dation to this effect included In the report of the property com­mittee submitted by chairman Ar­thur Maedel, reeve of Norwich.Club members will have free use of the grouids until such time as they are needed for construction of the building. Pending a report from axi architect, council could give no definite date as to when the greens might be needed. Sev­eral members expressed the hope that construction could get under way in the latter half of 1951.L. G. Bridgeman, of London, has been authorized by council to pre­pare plans and specifications for the new offices. Indications were that a preliminary sketch might be ready for the December session.According to M. A. Bernath, im­mediate past president of the bowl­ing club, the selection of the greens as a site for the building “hasn’t l>een a complete surprise.’’ He pointed out the possibility that the greens might be used for such a purpose has always existed.The hunt for a new location for bowling activity, he said, would be left in the hands of the incoming executive, who were elected at the club’s annual meeting held last' night.Construction of a new’ registry office was welcomed by Registrar Ross Tuck, who commented this morning that the building was long overdue.Overcrowded working conditions at the present office, he termed a "disgrace,” adding that many wasted man hours have been the rule for some time now. The peo­ple, he said, are entitled to an of­fice which functions efficiently and, at the present time, "we are not able to give proper attentionIMMUNIZATIONOfficers of the Oxford Health Unit board will be immunized against flu during their regular meeting tonight. Dr. O. C. Pow­ers, unit director, will administer the anti-flu shots.REGISTRY OFFICE, PENSION PLAN MAIN COUNCIL ITEMSThere arc two. main items of business up for consideration by county council, which started on its final day of the October sess­ion this morning.One is the question of a new registry office, a subject under discussion for the past few years; the Other is a pension plan for municipal employees of the coun-A lengthy by-law providing for employee pensions will receive second and third readings today prior to its approval by council. Through the plan employees will be given retirement benefits.Council members conferred with an architect regarding plans andto public business." The new of­fice, Mr. Tuck felt, would correct this situation.RECOMMENDS I’LAQVEReeve Arthur Maedel, Norwich,,1 chairman of county council's prop­erty committee, recommended in a report submitted before coun­cil last night that a plaque in memory of the late G. R. Green,! agriculture f representative in Woodstock for many years, be placed in the corridor of the court, house.BIGGEST CROWD EVERInternational Plowing Match in 1951At John Hargreaves' Farm in W. OxfordWere you up around Alliston this week?If you were or if you have read about what was going on you will have a fair idea of the sort of thing which will hit this old coun­ty of Oxford next year about the same time.The greatest crowd of farmers or any people for that matter ev­er to be gathered together in one area in Oxford for one purpose will be in and around John Har­greaves Aldergrange Farm near Beachville for the 38th annual In­ternational Plowing Match.Old timers who remember the match here back in 1921, will see vast changes in the event unless they have been following the in­ternational in recent years. A tractor at the event 30 years agoWARDEN OF OXFORD SPEAKER AT TAVISTOCK W. I. MEETINGTavistock — The organization, operation and procedures of Oxford County Council' were told at the Tavistock Women’s Institute at its j meeting on Tuesday night by Ro-1 bert Rudy, reeve of Tavistock, and1 Warden of the County, in an infor mal, yet informative talk. Mr. Rudy also told of three trips he had been on in connection with County work.specifications for a new registry office and will probably reach a decision regarding the proposed construction of such a building during a meeting scheduled for tonight.Location for the new building, if it is approved, has not been def­initely set, However, the bowling greens on Graham street behind the county court house, which are county property, have been men­tioned ns a possible site.Consideration Is being given al­so the feasibility of tearing down the present registry office and er­ecting a new structure on that area.A delegation appeared before council requesting construction of a bridge from Baldwin street to Hickory Hill in Tillsonburg to re­place one which was there rough­ly IS years ago. Residents in the area concerned said the present means of getting to (heir property was inadequate, consisting ns it doe* of on unimproved and wind­ing road.Upkeep of County Roads $243,531.58 Up to Oct. 1Maintenance of roads through­out the county is an expensive pro­position. According loathe report of the city Council's road commit­tee $243,531.58 was spent, on (he county road system to October 1.Submitted by chairman Reeve Grant Sutherland, East Missouri, the report was approved by coun­cil al the final meeting of Ihe Oc- tober session held last night.Accounts covering spring main­tenance on gravel and hard top roads exceeded the approximation by approximately $15,000 the re­port said. Council was Informed that a petition for interim pay­ment of a statutory grant for road system expenditures up to Augast 31 had been made.Work on the system is progress­ing as rapidly as supplies and wea­ther will permit. All roadsides were sprayed I his summer with chemical weed- killer and all suf- was not rare but it was not far trie power, running water, tele-removed from that state. Horses were \the thing when the Ontario Plowmen's Association set up for business on the Ontario Hospital Farm. Parking was not the prob­lem then as now.These days parking has to be provided for cars and an air strip laid out nearby for visiting air­craft.Centre of the big match, the headquarters or "Tented City” will be on John Hargreaves farm. Plowing areas will be located in a radius surrounding the head­quarters area.The area set aside for the head­quarters site of the Internation­al has the conveniences of a mod­ern city, or many of them. Elec­APPROVE GRANTSOn a recommendation of county council’s agriculture committee a grant of $100 will be paid to the Junior Farmers’ stock judging competition and one of $400 will be given to the Oxford County’s Plowmen's Association.Policing is done by Ontario Pro­vincial Police constables.face treating of the hard top road surfaces is completed.Five bridges in the district will be constructed this year. Tenders on these structures outlined in the years’ program of work were cal- led and awards were made to the limit of the bridge appropriation.Paving between Cody's Corner* and Golspie on Road 17 is com­pleted and county road crews are now working on Cemetery Hill east of Springford. The general maintenance program Is nearly finished and remaining work should be done in good time.In order to keep within the county road's appropriation the committee decided to cancel the following items which were otigln- ally scheduled for this year: pav­ing road 4: completion of grading on Road 13 oast of Salford; com- p'clion of gilding on Road 28 in cor.cc^slon 1. V/cst Zorra.phones, parking and a small size airport plus police protection and two miles of eating establish­ments are among the many things arranged. A power line has to be strung to supply electricity for the many concessions and farm machinery exhibits.Thirty of the 1.600 acres set aside for the match site comprize the headquarters area.Adjacent to the headquarters area and within easy walking dis­tance of it is the parking ground.Exhibits and concessions extend approximately two miles. The former feature all types of farm equipment and the latter every­thing from restaurants to “hot dog” and "cake” stands. Con­cessions and exhibits were obtain­ed by making application to John A. Carro'.l, secretary-manager of the O.P.A. in Toronto.As 75 per cent, of those attend­ing the match will be from the rural areas, farm equipment, deal­ers are expecting brisk business.At the match held in three years ago, one company did $75,000 business in four days.Cost of staging the ; be more than $20,000.Kingston equipment worth ofmatch willTeams ofhorses have to be housed and fed, ticket sellers and collectors em­ployed, weather insurance carried and lunches for plowmen and pol­ice supplied. FIRST FORAGE DAY ATTRACTS LARGE CROWD* - -i<■x Close to 000 people from al! Over the district took over the farm of M.P. Dewan at Ingersol yesterday for an all-day forage program. Speakers and panel dis­cussion groupc discussed the prob­lems connected with forage. In the top picture is a section of the crowd which gathered around the sound truck in the early paid of the afternoon to listen to speakers. In the bottom picure, a group is shown gathered in the barn to in­spect the mow drying of chopped hay. There are 22 tons of dry hay in the mow. The hay when it was put in last Tuesday weighed 30 tons. Most farmers who exam­ined the hay agreed that the qual­ity was better than hay dried in the fields. As the hay dries more is added and the wooden boxes which can be seen apparently sit­ting on the top of the hay in the picture are moved up. They are actually about five feet tall and are placed in the hay at intervals to provide an updraft from the main air duct to facilitiate drying operations. (Staff Photos)FORAGE DAY"A HAY DAY FOR FARMERS"P. M. Dewanis Farm, ingersoll, June 27,1952 Assessor View Not SupportedA motion asking the provincial government not to pressure counties for the appointment of county assessors j was defeated in county council this morning, following i an hour-long debate.Reeve Wilfred Bishop, proposer of the motion speak­ing in favor of it, said he felt that the extra cost of a county assessor would not be justified in terms of the results that would be given.Objecting on the grounds that it would be out of order to present such a resolution to the provincial government, Reeve Roger Haw­kins of Tillsonburg said, “I am of the opinion that the provincial department doesn’t try to force anything on counties before they are ready for it.”Reeve Bishop said he had reason to believe the province did intendj to make it compulsory for coun-( ties to employ an assessor. “Most of the counties who have a county assessor advise keeping away from the system as long as possible,” he said and cited ’ Grey, Norfolk and Middlesex as examples.Reeve Robert Rudy, of Tavis-, tock, agreed with Reeve Hawkinsr in his opposition to the motion. *'I dare say some of the munici­palities aren't happy with it, but that doesn’t say that all the muni­cipalities are happy with their pre­sent system. Equalization i s usually a very contentious sub- CALEDONIAN GAMES AGAIN ATTRACT GREAT CROWDThe Zorra Highland Gameswhich sponsor- ? is viewed here oration. (Staff10 8’ P^Jt: Maureen* Croxton, 30, Caledonian Society a and Holly Croxton. 6 Byron. The ed the ratherincr ijterday featured a lot of good Scot- went as far as the finals in tish dancing, especially by the Seann Triubhas dance Thev n youngster,. The photograph at thelfrom le(t to E"‘Huge CroWd-ftgain Gathers at Embro For This Year's Edition of Games Ontario HospitalDental HealthPlan ProposedA public health program to make every Woodstock public school student “dental conscious” may be establish­ed soon by local dentists, the Oxford Health Unit, Red Cross and the board of education.Dr. 0. C. Powers, saidtoday that the board of education has given him the go-ahead signal to prepare plans of action for the educational program. It is expect­ed that Dr. Powers will open talks with local dentists next week.NEEDED ASSURANCE“Before we could start the pro­gram,” he said, “we need assur­ance from the board of education for instruction in dental educa­tion in the schools.”He explained, however, that it is not the idea to establish dental clinics for the school children. He said the primary factor is to stress care of the teeth and make the students dental conscious.START ON SMALL SCALEDr. H. C. Parrott, a city den­tist, advocated a complete educa­tional program in every school. He suggested, however, that the pro­gram should start on a small scale until the directors can observe the proper courses of Instruction.“In the long run.” he said, “the teachers will be able to do the | most good. The dentists should line up some literature on the subject,। books, etc., and then have the teachers take over with regular lectures.”FORMING ASSOCIATIONDr. Parrott stated that dentists in Oxford County are in the pro­cess of establishing an association, sinjilar to the Oxford County Med-I ical Association, but that it will be some time yet before the unit is organized."HJ MEMBER 1952CANADIAN GOOD-WADS ASSOCIATION James W. Innes Is Laid to RestBurled from Chalmers United church, the church he loved so well and served so faithfully through his long life, James W. Innes, well known farmer and cattle raiser of Oxford, was laid to rest Saturday afternoon. Mr. Innes died at Woodstock hospital, July 3, in hi* 80th yearThe church was filled for th* sendee, with friends, relatives, neighbors and associates, paying their final tribute of respect to one who was held in high esteem throughout this city and commun* My.Included in the large assembly were members of the Oxford coun« ty council, county officials, th* Ex-Warden’s association, Wood­stock Rotary Club who attended in a ibody, officials and members of Chalmers church, representat­ives of cattlemen's associations.BA NICE D WITH FLOWERSThe casket rested at the chancel steps and was banked with a pro­fusion of beautiful floral tributes* tokens of sympathy and esteem from friends and organizations with which he had been connected.The service was conducted by. Rev. Sterling Kitchen, pastor of the church and also taking part was Rev. G. L. Douglas of Knox Presbyterian church, fellow Rotar­ian of Mr. Innes, who read the Scripture.Rev. Mr. Kitchen delivered an appropriate message. "We are gathered here today," he said, "to pay final tribute to one who was,, well known to you, some of you for many years.”LIFE OF SERVICEHe paid tribute to Mr. Innes’, long life of service to this com? munity and his faithfulness to his. family, his church and the various organizations in whch he served. ADuring the service, two hymn* were sung, "That Man Has Perfect- Blessedness" and "Abide With Me", with Clarence Oerton, church organist, accompanying on th® organ.Members of the Rotary Club acted as ushers at the service.Honorary’ bearers were, J. G. Archibald, R. W. McPherson, J. G. Dunlop, Dr. D. M. Sutherland* W. H. Peirce, John W. Sales, R. Batterton and W. A. Hart Casket' bearers were Erroll Nephew, Will- ! iam McCorquodale, Russell Karn* Elmer Karn, T. R. Dent, M.L.A. and Clark Murray, M.P.GUARD OF HONORMembers of the Rotary club^ Kinsmen Club and ex-Warden’s Association formed a guard of honor as the casket was carried from the church.Interment was made In the Inne* family plot in Harrington cemet­ery, where Rev. G. L. Dougla* officated at the committal service.Among those attending the ser­vice were Ronald McPhee, Appin* Ont, representing the Jersey Cattle Association; George Henry* Oriel, president of the Holstein Association; George Drennon, field man for Central Ontario of the Holstein Association; J. Perry, field man for Western Ontario of the Holstein Association; George Clemons, Brantford, secretary of the Holstein Association and Prof. R. G. Knox of the Ontario Agricul­tural College, Guelph.Goring Leaves Zorra Council^,COUNCILLORLorne Junker R.R. 1 Bright, was named councillor to fill a vacancy in the East Zorra Council for the remainder of 1952 at a nominationHickson on Friday'even-Prominent Oxford FarmerJames W. Innes, Passes.lames W. Innes, widely known farmer and err tie man of Wood­stock and Oxford, churchman, Ro­tarian and prominent citizen In all public activities, passed away ’his morning at Woodstock General Hospital. He was In his ROlh year and had been in failing health lor some time recently and confined to the hosnitnl for h' past 10 days.Doan of the cattle men of Ox­ford. Mr, Innes was born in West Zorra a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Innes who came out from Scotland in 1842 and settled in West Zorra. In 1.896 he moved to West Oxford where he, had resided since.For several years he was a pro- min-'nt impor er of purebred Clydesdales but in later years had been interested chiefly in Holsteins and Jerseys and had carried off innumerable honors at the Royal Winter Fair and other shows for many years.REEVE AND WARDENEntering public life in 1921 as a member of the council of the township of West Oxford, Mr. Innes was elected reeve in 1923 and sat for hree terms in the county coun­cil. In his last term in 1925 he was elected warden of the county in an election which required 56 hal­lo Is before it was decided.In October 1925, Mr. Innes was the Liberal candidate for the House of Commons in the riding of South Oxford but was defeated by the late Hon. Donald Su:herland, later Senator, by the narrow margin of 200 votes. Since then Mr. InnesJAMES W. INNESNew Hospital ReclassifiedTillsonburg — The Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital has re­ceived notification of an amend­ment to regula.ions under the On­tario Public Hospitals Act which re-classified the Tillsonburg insti­tution from a Group C to Group B hospital, Superintendent G. Wal­ter Burrard announced Sunday.The new classification, according to government policy, will mean addi ional municipal and govern­ment grants of approximately $2500 in 1953. Mr. Burrard said the amendment will provide extra grants of about $1250 this year.The superintendent explained that the new classification is the highest group in which the local hospital can be included."Classification under Group A is allotted only to hospitals that are a ialed with a medical teaching university," he said. "The hospital will benefit by increased mainten­ance grants from the provincial government and from increased in­digent patient payments from mun­icipal governments.”Mr. Burrard said the new class­Majority Decides Against Open Deer Hunting SeasonAccording to a recent announce­ment made by the Department of Lands and Forests. In which the open seasons for deer in various parts of Ontario were given, there Is no provision for either county or township seasons in any coun­tries West of Lake Simcoe.Officials of the Department hadrecommended a general open sea­son in order to thin out the deer population inilh^larming districts. There werwWWW®^ reports of deer damaging ordnard*; brows­ing farm crops and the valuable hardwood reproduction in wood- lot*. In some cases they had eaten;main stems of small pines in new of the majority of the councils.was nominated on other occasions but this was the only time on which he ran for office.For three years he held the of­fice of president of the Woodstock Distinct Farmers’ Club and he was president of the Woodstock Agri­cultural Society for two years.He was a member of King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge, Wood- stock and was a member of the board of managers of Chalmers United church for many years, having been a chairman of the board. He was chairman of the!ification will necessitate greater emphasis upon correct administra­tive procedures. He added that hospi.al personnel are now being geared to accept the additional res­ponsibility.The notification was published in the Ontario Gazette and establish­ed Tillsonburg hospital in Group B, effective from last June 6.The counties of Oxford, Norfolk and Elgin will automatically pro­vide increased grants for the care of indigent patients.Last year 33 indigent patients were admitted from other counties in Ontario. Eleven patients resided1 in the United States, and two per­sons were admitted from provinces other than Ontario.Hon Mackinnon Phillips, Ontario Health Minister, indicated here earlier this month that Tillsonburg hospital would be re-classified. He was in Tillsonburg to attend the of­ficial opening of the institution’s new quarters.The grants are based on the number of indigent days for the year.plantations. They continue to cause many accidents with cars. The Department has a record of most of the highway accidents as the Conservation Officers send in re­ports of all doer picked up after accidents.The Fish and Game Commitee of the Legislature agreed with the recommendation for an open sea­son but recommended that foe county councils be consulted. All county councils In the Huron Dis trict, with the exception of Grey, Oxford and Bruce, voted against an open season. Th rofore, the Department acceded to the wishes Rmfoce eommlttre when foe new Chalmer.* church was erected on Vansittart avenue.In January 1935 he was appoint- ed manager of the Woodstock store nl the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, which position he held for several years,ROTARY PRESIDENTHe wax a popular member of Woodstock Rotary Club, of which he was elected president for the year commencing with July 1942. He wax always keenly interested in the work of the club and took a prominent part in all activities of the club in Its work for crippled children. He recently received his 1100 consecutive meeting button.Mr. Innes was married on March 7, 1900 to Mary Schaefer, at her home in West Zorra. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on March 7, 1950 at the home of their son, George Inir s, and Mrs. Innes, East Ox­ford. when hundreds of friends from far and near called to con- gra ulate this estimable couple.The first farm on which Mr. and Mrs. Innes lived after their mar­riage was the main Innes farm on Bower Hill, now occupied by one of the sons. In recent years they have been living at a farm pur­chased some years ago, on the Sweaburg Road.Mr. Innes was a faithful church­man and regular attendant Sunday mornings at Chalmers United United church. He was there a week ago last Sunday morning, just after getting out of hospital. That Sunday night he was return­ed to the hospital.Surviving are his wife, one daughter and five sons: Miss Hazel Innes at home; George H. Innes, East Oxford; Durno, on BowerContinued on page 15Hill; Alex fSandy), Brantford; Bruce at Burford and Gordon on the old Innes homestead. Bower Hill. There are also 12 grandchil­dren,| Surviving also are two sisters, Mrs. Charles Lupton (Edith) and Mrs. A. F/ Lupton (Clara), both oi Stratford.The late Mr. Innes is resting at the home of his son Gordon, Bower Hill until Saturday at 10 a.m. then at Chalmers United church where the funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment will be made in Harrington cemetery.Mayor Planning Plow Lessons«Mayor Bernadette Smith said this morning, she is hoping to start training soon for the Mayor's plowing event to be held at the International Plowing match in October.All she -needs at the present time is some equipment and a farm to work- on.Of the new classes added to the prize list of the plowing match possibly the mayors' class is re­ceiving the most public attention. Started by a challenge from Mayor Charlotte Whitton, this has devel­oped into a full fledged event which will be held on the afternoon of Oct. 8. immediately following the official opening. Besides Mayor Smith, the challenge has been ac­cepted by Mayor Allan Lamport of Toronto, and Mayor MacKen- zle of Beaverton. It is expected more will come forth before the match. The winner will receive a challenge cup widen is being pre­sented by J. D. Ihomas, honorary president of the Ontario Conser­vation Association.The match will be held at Carp airport, a few miles from Ottawa during the week of Oct. 7.FOX BOUNTYCounty clerk-treasurer L. K Coles reported 14 fox pelts turned in for bounty this month. Of the total one,was from East Nissouri. one from Dereham, one from East Oxford, one from Blenheim, two from!West Zorra. three from South Norwich and five from West Ox­ford, Total number ol pelt* turned in this year 1* 489. Woodstock Woman Serves Crown 50 YearsFamily Sets Law T raditionFiw PnSM Woodstock BureauWOODSTOCK, July 16 bucked by a long line of legal tradition, a modest. unftsaum- ing elderly little lady sat be­hind a huge desk at the County Court House today and related how she has served more than 50 continuous years as secretary to four Oxford crown attorneys.* * ♦Miss Emily Ball, 501 George street. Woodstock, declined to reveal her age but she feels she is still "young” enough “to haw a little fun out of life.”The Ball family, in one way or another, has been serving the cause of justice for nearly a century in Oxford and when Miss Ball hangs up the retired sign she will mark the end of dis­tinguished legal dynasty in the county.Born and raised in Woodstock, Miss Ball attended the Wood- stock Collegiate Institute and studied the piano and organ at the Royal Conservatory of Mu- , sic in Toronto. She is the daugh­ter of Francis Ramsey Ball, K.C., and the former Agnes Emily Ball.It was while her father was crown attorney, 1863 to 1903, that she became interested in legal work. She worked for her father for a few years and sincethen has served under her brother, Robert N. Ball, K.C., crown attorney from 1903 to 1935; the late Craig McKay, K.C., crown attorney from 1935 to 1952 and is now serving under Acting Crown Attorney A. C. Whaley,* * *While she was working underA record of more than 50 years service as secretary for Oxford County Crown At­torneys has been compiled by Miss Emily Ball, of Woodstock. She is shown with A. C. Whaley, Woodstock, acting crown attorney for Oxford . (Photo by Free Press Wood- stock Bureau),her brother a cousin, Alfred S. Ball, K.C., was police magistrate from 1903 to 1932."They used to say in Oxford that the law was run on ball bearings,” Miss Ball quipped.She feels that she is approach­ing the time when she should have a real good holiday and a little fun. When she first started on the job it was supposed to be | for only two weeks but she has undoubtedly set a record for service, at least in this county. For 10 years she acted as court reporter for Oxford County.Her father was the crown at­torney when the famous Birch­all murder trial was heard here in the town hall.Congratulations Woodstock!As the Warden of Oxford County it gives me great pleasure to extend congratulations to Mayor Bernadette Smith and the City of Woodstock on behalf of the County Repres­entatives in Oxford.The relationship and co-operation between the representatives of Woodstock and the County Officials has never been better. An example of this has been the erection of the new Registrar Office. A problem far the immediate future is the establishment o-Fsome sort of fire protection to the County Home. We are confident that this and other prob­lems can be easily overcome with the spirit and goodwill prevailing between both parties.HARLEY R. McBETH.Warden, County of Oxford.Keep Up The Good Work!• Finishing touches are being put the new $450,000 Norwich District High School, shown above. Books and otJner equipment are packedat the old school awaiting the day when the go ahead sign will be givep for moving. The schoolwill be in readiness lor Septem­ber and an official opening, with Hon. William J, Dunlop, Minis­ter of Education, as special speaker, will be held later in that month. (Photo by Lowe) AC. Whaley, Q.C. Named To Crown Attorney PostAlbtn c. Whaley, QU., well- Oxford calmly. It whs nnnnni^.1known Woodstock lawv<ficinlly appointed as crown attor-A. C. WHALYE, Q.C.- well- Oxford county, it whs announced —.......-’er and act by Hon Dana Porter, Q.C., atiing crown attorney, has boon of- l0W-geneml. at Toronto today.Mr. Whaley hns been acting ney .nd deck oi ibeMcKay, Q.C. wlio formerly held the posit J n for 17 years,Mr. Whaley, who is widely known in legal and educational circles, is a native of Oxford county naving been born in West Oxford, son of Mrs. John Whaley, Lrahani street and the late Mr.; 'Jhaley, a former member of Oxford county council.He received his early education at Woodstock Collegiate and then went to the University of Toronto,! [Where he graduated with honors in political science. He graduated from Osgoode Hall in 1934 and Joined the law firm of Boucher and Heron, Ottawa, In charge of their KemptviHe office, where he remained for some time.He came to Woodstock in 1935 anj the ,egal Nrm of Nesbitti and McKay, which then became known as Nesbitt, McKay and Whaley, later leaving this firm and forming a partnership with K. A. MacDougall, which still continues.Quarterly meeting of the Board of Audit for the county will take place today. Judge Eric Crotf, chairman of the audit committee, J. D. HH1, ciy treasurer, Reeva J. D .HoMack, Embro, and L. K. Cole*, county cJerk-treaaurer will meet at the county building to ex- amine accounts for criminal jus­tice.Crown Attorney Is CongratulatedA. C. Whaley, Q.C., who was to­day appointed Crown Attorney for v^ord county, received congratu­lations on his new position from Judge L. M. Ball before the juven­ile court session opened this morn­ing and also from fellow lawyers‘I wish to extend my sincere congratulations to Mr. Whaley be­fore we open court here today. I £eeL sufe, that he will continue to do the job of crown attorney every bit as well as Mr. McKay, whom were sorry to have lost” said Judge Ball.Mr Whaley replied he hoped he would be able to hold the high responsibility that Mr. McKay had.13(Staff Photo)Mr. Whaley has been active in various organizations in Wotd- stock. He is a member and past*^6 Woodstock Board of Education, also a member of the Ontario Educational Association serving as a director for three years. He is a member of the Lions Club and is a past chairman ot the Woodstock Progressive Conservative Association. He is a member of Chalmers United church.He is married to the former Helen Gardner of Woodstock, daughter of Mrs. Alex Gardner and the late Mr. Gardner and they have two children. Their home is at 279 Light street .POLICE COMMISSION CHAIRMAN the Police Commission is X noSd a, “Valley Authority Planning Start on District DamsSleek Super-liner SetsProgram Shows Eradication Atlantic Speed Record Of European Buckthorn TreesAboard the S.S. United States at Sea—(AP)_The sleek new cimm-1; ttS‘at*® completed her maiden Atlantic crossing today in a th™ Sdy4earTnUteS’ C°PP’ng the transat]an«c ^ribbcS for’t^U S.fo7theTret °tim^£The first run of the U.S. faster than the record set 14merchant fleet’s pride was 10 hours and two minutes years ago by the British Cunard liner Queen iSryjHospital Board Aware Of Need For Expansion tta ta^rt fOr nerfed medi“> attenti™- The ,of the couSv “eX'ed bv ta S STe“* hosPit’> * o stock General wK Se T when ,lheit necessary, an official of the oriW t? the CJty Was 10'114- In board said today fbr the board of, lion for ^quafe hospitaliza- j from the trustees to give a great deal of! and the eountv^an ^wdstock ; estimates mat me revenue will be consideration to the expansion of SX t hS y' an additional 93 approximately J20.000 per year the facilities at the hos^il Sewareiand. ,he P^vidoS of^ oral meetings have been held dur-' pom Imion h® ba Of present w111' thls cannot be used to cover mg pas t year to discuss u... ... ----- ..FIDELITy insurance COMPANYon re-popu- was 10,114, Ini'Hay will be 0, great benc[it to '- I the hospital. The board members i-. pointed out that the hospital does not receive any of the principal from the estate, but the board estimwfpq that revenue willay®I The cost of nwk । „ , ?pcra,ing deficits hut is available(hkhmidf^ SL?^ hosPi,al Purchase of new equipmentw;and means of approachingano meahs of approaching this buildings inel dln7fiii 1 purenase of new equipnSbl^than2ov^ ”ai,y buJ.^W and ^fi^^ 1S that a^ «S.a"f a R A for 93 bedswhich have embarked on .......... —building programs.tatThe Woodstock hospital servesa population of slightly over 30,000 and, on the government jal and provincialable funds totalmendalion of 5,5 beds per thousand„ an 1110 ,l,ne- The board, it wasL n,ni d®Ie”ninlng how such -stated, is trying to meet the situa 1km but it ls%ow----- crams government that the citizens cannot be pnner- recom- f? W" 0,ber ly served under present conditions.—- — -•-■■■ wo K. i uiou.iMijd . . 8 o a Shout 5380,000, There is a great challenge hemof population, the capacity is farlW^cb mean® 'haf finances Jn (he to the citizens of eltv ,•hew minimum /equl.UnT^^ wouldThere is a waiting lUt Milch oXfnniP / dTd by thG citlzen* of ‘Motent and proper hospital care from 75 to 140 at all times WoLlstock y Bnd city of J” Um° of W”™*- Nothing is more and these people, the board be-i The mavnifi^i » | mportant to a growing and thriy-tauld not have to wait । to ?h. tapH.I by lh“n ,he «Lady wants to Insure her husband’s fiddib TAKES WEALTH WITH HIMHANDLES ML WASTE'S COURTMagistrate R. G. Groom, mem-1vice during World War II, and her of .the Police Co ' t on, was appcL..?d m:i”i:tr fe follow^ practiced law in Tiilsor1 rg be- ing his retirement from the army, fore he entered the army for ser-l (Staff Photo)King Farouk of Egypt has sail­ed into exile, but not into pover­ty. He is reported to have $280,000,000 in gold and foreign investments which will be read­ily available if he decides tosettle in North or South Amer­ica. With him on yacht Mah- russa are his wife, three daugh­ters by his first marriage, and infant son King Ahmed Fuad IL (Central Press Canadian)’■’*' -4^S’"I L,vw^k*4‘-4DO YOU KNOW WOQDSTOCK?This seemingly over-sized mush­room is a familiar sight to those passing the building. Where is it? This is another in the series, "Do You Know Woodstock?" The ans­wer will appear on Tuesday. Theold soldier whose memory is kept alive by the memorial pic­tured on Saturday is Color Sgt. George W. Leonard of the 22nd Regiment (The Oxford Rifles) who died of wounds in South Africa May 10t 1901. (Staff Photo)DO YOU KNOW WOODSTOCK?TV bronze bust was erected as a memorial to a veteran of many years ago. It stands In a promin­ent place In Woodstock, whore? Whose name Is inscribed below? Might Develope Zorra LimestoneLIMESTONE CORESDrillers Work to Find Boundaries ol DepositExpansion of what is generally recognized to be ont of the largest, if not the greatest, limestone produc'^g areas on the North American continent was seen as a distinct possibility today.Drilling crews of Inspiration Mining and Develop­ment Company are presently working south of Embro along the middle branch of the Thames river. Limestone has been found in the area and it is understood ere vs are now endeavoring to find the extend of the depositJoe Konantz, left, and Don Courtemanche, North Bay, are show n with limestone cores taken from the area on the middle branch of the Thames south of Embro where theircompany, Inspiration Mining and Development Company, is I doing drilling for an unnamedj United States firm.(Staff Photo)A company, whose name has not been divulged at present, has taken options on three or four farms in the immediate area of Lot 8, concessions four and five of West Zorra. Prices mentioned in the optioning of farm land been in the neighborhood of $500 for 100 acres.On the site drillers have located limestone deposits at a depth of 36 feet and to a depth of 156 feet.Harvey Whetstone, one of the farmers whose land has been optioned, said this morning he be­lieved the company interested in the limestone, might be United States Steel Company.Possibility of an American con­cern interested in the Embro dis­trict land options was hinted by Charles Harpur, representative for an unidentified agent in West Port, New York.“I can’t commit myself one way or another at the present time,” he said, "but I’m definitely acting for an agent in West Port.”Mr. Harpur said rumors of ore drilling in that vicinity are "en tirely unfounded.” He said his agent is interested only in lime­stone, and that several farms had already been optioned."I’ve heard several persons talk about ore drilling near Embro. but that's not true. The drilling com­pany is searching for limestone, and that’s all,” he added.Mr. Harpur, a former resident of London, Ontario, was due to leave Woodstock today for West Port, N.Y. Another U.S. official, John Perkins, of Texas, met sev­eral farmers in the district and following "encouraging nego ia- tions,” he returned to the United States.Mr. Harpur will return to this district after reporting at West PointAt the present time three com­panies are mining limesone from the area in North Oxford township directly south of the new area be­ing explored. Managers of these firms, Doug Campbell of Chemical Lime, A. Mushlain of North Amer­ican Cyanamid and R. Adams of Gypsum, Lime and Alabastine, all said they had no knowledge of ex­ploration work in the district be­ing done by their companies.Limestone operations, one of the oldest industries, in this part of Oxford have been extended through the years to a point where three quarries now occupy an almost continuous portion of land stretch­ing a distance of five miles from Beachville to Ingersoll.A drilling rig being operated by 8 crew of Inspiration Min­ing and Development Company is shown In operation south ofEmbro. beside the middle branch of the Thames river. The bridge In the background Is nn the county road south of the vil­lage. An unnamed company, be­lieved lo be United States Steel, Is said to be probing the area tofind the extent of limestone de­posits known to be present.(Staff Photo) Buckthorne Removal DemonstrationA buckthorne removal day was held in Oxford County yesterday with the above par­ticipating. Left to right are: C. G. WayweI, Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph; Rob­ert Bell, Woodstock, assistant agricultural representative; Fred Coho, Burgessville, presi- dent Oxford County Crop Improvement Association; on the bulldozer are Joe Fallow-] field, Woodstock; Billie Hamilton, age 6, Woodstock.Experts Demonstrate Control, Removal o/ T roublesome BushFree Press Woodstock Bureau i WOODSTOCK, July 24 — The Banner County of Oxford took an-i other progressive step today in an effort to clean up buckthorne along with the common barberry, host plants to leaf rust or crown rust of oats.In a demonstration, about six miles north of here, off No. 19 ofHighway, a schooled teamauthorities spoke of the advantages of buckthorne removal. It was sponsored by the Oxford Crop Im­provement Association.I C. G. Maxwell, botany depart- Iment, Ontario Agricultural College,’ I Guelph, spoke on the various ■ methods of control by chemicals. |R. E. Goodwin, assistant director iof the crops, seed and weed branch ■of the Ontario Department of [Agriculture, also spoke briefly.Huge bulldozers took part in the | demonstration, uprooting the troublesome shrubs.Fred Cohoe, Burgessville, presi­dent of the Oxford association, was chairman of the demonstration, with Reeve W. J. McDonald, East Zorra, assisting.The day also featured control of the shrub with chemicals spray application.IN NEW BUILDINGThe new Registry Office building is now completed and occupied by Registrar Ross Tuck and the staff. Removal of all the books and records has been going on for the past several days. An official open­ing is being planned for a later date.Ingersoll Approves Share Of County Home ProjectIngersoll council voted Monday $3990 according to L. K. Coles, [secretary-treasurer of the Home’s •board of management. Mr. Colesnight to contribute §1715 toward the cost of fire protection for Ox­ford County Home for the Aged.Ingersoll money will be used to helpT install new water lines to the county home. There may later be an emergency reservoir at the home and the total cost .vu,. may run to $35,000. delay of seven or eight yearsOxford county will be asked to had doubled the cost of the pro- mtribute $11,759 and Woodstock1 feet.said that the province would pay 50 per cent, of the total cost. Mayor Thomas Morrison point­ed out that Ingersoll had set aside its share of the cost sixyears ago. He felt that a longHEALTH UNITThe Oxford Health Unit met last night at the county building. Dis-{ cussions concerned the busy fall period and plans will be made soon for another team of health activi­ties.Modelled in butter, the figure )f Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, nounted on her horse, "Win­ton". is daily attracting the itlention of thousands of people t the C.N.E. It is the feature .if an attractive display of dairy foods shown by the Ontario Da'.ry Producers’ Co-ordinating Board which represents more han 106,000 dairy producers in Ontario. The modelling of th^> Queen and her horse was execut- | ed by Ross Butler, noted artist, of Woodstock, Ontario. It re­quired 1,500 pounds of butter and 100 hours time by Mr. Butler who worked in a constant temperature of 40 degrees. The Royal figure is exhibited through I the kind permission of Ilix Ex­cellency Vincent Massey, Gover­nor-General of Canada.Traffic Collision At IntersectionA traffic collision at intersection of Delatre and Hunter Wednesday caused property damage estimat­ed by city police at $75. No one was hurt.Motorists involved are Gordon Herbert Ficht, of R.R. 1 Curries. Ont., and Leonard K. Coles, of 212 Oxford street, Ingersoll.Police said Ficht was travelling west and Coles proceeding south on Delatre when the two cars colided.The Coles' car escaped undam­aged, but Flchl's vchice was dam­aged to the extent of $75.Plan New RoofAt Court HouseOxford county council this month will take the necessary steps to lay n new roof over a portion of I the Court House building directly, above the Supreme Court, Reeve’1 Robert Rudy, of Tavist^k. said j today. Mr. Rudy Is chairman of , the county property commitfee. | "We’ve been intending to put s new roof on that part for some time now," he said, "but we couldn't get hold of a contractor."Spectators noticed rain dripping into the Supreme Court room at I he fall assizes this week. Again today- rain fell through cracks In the roof and bounced off desks below.Mr. Rudy said council will also consider repoinling some brick work. The roof is compose^ of slate and some metal.County council will meet In Woodstock on Sept. 30.Foxes Victims Of AutomobilesSix of the nine fox bounties In Oxford county last month were paid as the result of animals killed by motor vehicles, L. K. Coles, county clerk, said today. The other three foxes were shot.August bounty payment showed an increase of six over the same month last year when only three bounties were paid within the county.This brings the total fox bounties for this year up to 498. A^t the end of August, 1951, the county clerk’s office recorded 311 bounty payments for'the eight-month per­iod.The bounties are worth $3 each.Results by townships: East Ox­ford, 2; North Norwich, 1; Blen­heim, 1; East Zorra, 2; West Oxford, 1; West Zorra, 2.PUBLIC NOTICEAt the call of Warden Har­ley R. McBeth, a special meeting of the County Council of the County of Oxford will be held in theCouncil Chamber in the Court House Woodstock onTuesday, September 30th 1952, at the hour of ten o’clock a.m., for 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, County Clerk.County Clerk's Office, Woodstock.Band EntertainsAt County HomeOver 30 members of the Oxford Rifle Band entertained at a peas­ant concert last night for the residents of the Oxford County’ Home.Vice-president of the band, Bill Benton, conducted and the hour­long concert which include^ marches, popular music and manyT of the classics of yesteryear. The i concert was arranged by a com-’ 'mlttee lead by Les McKerral.A the close of the evening Mr. McKerral was assisted by Gib Stephens in serving sundaes which were a treat of Dick Comer and the Central Dairy. On behalf of the approximate 60 residents who were present for the concert, manager Bob Forbes expressed a vote of thanks to th* band members an dto Mr, Comer, Start New HighwaySouth Of WoodstockOfficial Announcement Foot-Mouth Fight OverOttawa (CP)—The Canadian Government today officially declared Canada free offoot-and-mofth disease.The Agnculture Department released an announcement in the name of Agriculture liner, now visiting in Western Canada, removing all restrictions imposed: ;o to prevent the infection from spreading from south Saskatchewan.sixWork To Begin At Once On Seven New ProjectsWork is to begin immediately on the construction of a controlled access highway for a distance of 35 milt/s be­tween Eastwood on Highway 2, and, running south of J Woodstock, to intersection with Highway No. 4y proximately midway between London and St. ThpmcW Hon. George H. Doucett, Ontario Minister of High\v;4^H announced today. flJudge Cross Grants Baseball InjunctionExpanding Tillsonburg PlansFirst Annexation640 Acres of Dereham Sought by MunicipalityTILLSONBURG, August 7 — Suffering unparalleled growing pains, this Oxford town is planning its first annexation.This year's Planning Board has requested municipal council to j pass a resolution authorizing the town solicitor to proceed with an • application to the Ontario Municipal Board for the necessary orderOpen Registry Office Sept. 30The official opening of Oxford in Woodstock at 6.15 p.m., followed! county's new $169,000 registry by the official opening at which! building is slated for Tuesday,ithe public is invited to attend all Sept. 30, County Clerk Len Coles, 8-30 p.m.said today. Over 50 invitations willMr. Porter will cut the ribbonIto annex parts of the adjoining •Township of Dereham.' Three Lots InvolvedThree lots, comprising 640 acres lying east of the town, are in­volved.Proposed in annexation plans be­fore council are lots one and twoPopulation UncertainExtent of increased population in annexation plans is yet to be| ascertained.For Dereham it would rid them! of a finger of land squeezed be­tween Tillsonburg and the Town­ship of South Norwich. This fingerbe mailed to registrars through- to declare the registry office open out the province. I for business. Local lawyers, rr ean- ;Hon. Dana H. Porter, attorney-' time, still have access to county general for Ontario, has promised records, although workmen Daye the county that he will preside at'yet to transport documents fr-tm the ribbon cutting ceremony. An] the old building alongside tie invitational banquet will be held; court house to the new quarters, bRegistry office staff, headed byEngagementsof the 11th concession, composed of ■. t ,t IS not accessible by township roads 210 acres each, and lot one of the , . .......12th concession, composed of 220 acres.and presents a situation similar to that which Tillsonburg has withHickory Hill residents—taxation is. muttwy diu resiuenvs—taxation isThis includes the territory from not sufficient to meet growing de- the present townline just east of mands for better roads and other Tillson avenue, east and south of 3erviccs.the 10th concession to Five Points;Property owners would also bene-thence south on the Dereham- fit by tbe move. The taxation would I South Norwich townline for a dis- be little> lf higher Servicestance of nearly two miles to theDereham - Middleton townline; thence westerly to the present townline of Dcreham-Tijlsonburg, known as Goshen street, following the present line through to com­plete the area.24 Properties AffectedIf annexed, some 24 properties would be affected, including sev­eral tobacco farms. Most noted (property would be Riley’s Motel on No. 3 Highway, Tillsonburg Ceme­tery and St. Mary's Cemetery would also become Tillsonburg property.Most thickly-populated area af­fected would bo on Potter's road from the townline to the C.P.R. spur line.In short, it annexation goes through, the Tillsonburg boun­daries would be extended eastward two-thirds of a mile, north of Con­cession street and about a third of n mile south of Conccvetan street.could be made available, and the town hydro rates are considerably lower than in the area at present.For Tillsonburg it would pro­vide an important area for required expansion plans and could be easi- । ly serviced by the present connect­ing links.Situation ConfusedTlie confused situation of boun­daries can be illustrated by pro­ceeding east on No. 3 Highway to­wards Tillsonburg. Passing from Middleton Township, South Nor-' wleh Township projects down past the highway for an eighth of a mile. From there the highway pro­ceeds into Dereham for one-third of a mile, and then into Tillson­burg, thus passing through four municipalities in about two-fifths of a mile.Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lambden, of Tillsonburg, announce the approach­ing marriage of their daughter, Jessie Margaret, to Mr. Gerald B. Coles, of Welland, youngest, son of Mrs. Coles and the late E. J. Coles, of Wood- stock The marriage to take place Saturday. October 11 at 300 pan. tn St. Paul's Untied Church. Tillson­burg. 19-2County Registrar Ross Tuck, are arranging the new building in pre­paration for the opening day.The new building cost S140.00P, but furishings boosted that figure to approximately $169,000. Wood- stock, Ingersoll and Odford County all share in the construction and( maintenance expenditures.Alster Clark, West Zorra Heads Oxford's Ex-ReevesAlster Clark, popular ex-reeve of West Zorra township, yesterday was elected president of the Ox­ford County Ex-Reeves Association. He succeeds John Wallace, of East Oxford. The annual meeting of the Association was held Wednesday at Altadorc.Wilfred A. Cockburn, of Blen­heim, was elected vice-president, while lx* Roy Curtis, of Dereham, was returned as secretary-treas­urer for 1953.Three directors elected at the sixth annual convention are Ed- Igar Stoakley, of North Norwich; Ellon Townsend, of East Oxford; and Reeve William McDonald, of East Zorra.The executive will decide on the date and meeting place for next year. A mammoth parade was one of the features of the Centen­nial celebration held yesterday in Ingersoll. Part of the paradeCentennial Celebrated Mayor W elcomes V isitor s jHundreds of visitors flocked into Ingersoll over the weekend to take part in the gi­gantic birthday party that marked the centennial celebration of the town. A full pro­gram was planned for the visitor and town residents, starting with a church service Sunday night and ending with a square dance Monday, night. The hours between were filled with parades, contests, speeches and all the events that go to make a gala oc­casion.Mayor Thomas J. Morrison ex­tended the official welcome to a large gathering of people in Vic­toria Park Monday afternoon. He praised the early pioneers for their labor, wisdom and foresight, which he said made possible the development of the community*. In a retrospective glance at the past. he pointed out how the efforts of those in past years served as aft impetus to others on the road and urged his listeners to make aurgea ms listeners io hwuw a uoneu paiuuuianj —■ —— greater effort at this time so they Armour McNaughton Chapter of might maintain the high standards the I.O.D.E. and the Junior Cham- of initiative, enterprise and de- ber of Commerce as being spark velopment evident in the pages of jplugs in the celebration organiza- Ingersoll’s past history. tion. The success achieved he be-"If Ingersoll is to grow, if we lievcd had been much greater than are to avail ourselves of some of j had been anticipated.the modern facilities which we In regulating traffic and in other ..... i <■------ .. .i__________full moooiirnpresently lack.' he said. '’some ; reSpecrs there was a full mea^Lge P^ o' , ^ber of the stores arrangedlarge part oi me piunevmuj cu-vpcianvii v.vof our forefathers, which we honor j the local detachment of the O.P.P. today, must be recaptured and yjoNSTER PARADE harnessed anew, to the dialleng-. Community enterprise, resource- ing requirements of industrial fU]nesSi Zest and fervor were growth.” । strikinglv manifested in the greatAssociated with him on the plat- pal.acte of floats Monday afternoon form were the following: ex-mayor. victoria park. Records of past J. V. Buchanan, William English, j ycarS) so iong held up as guiding now of London: J. M. Wilson, Iexarnpies were wiped out. Many Silas E. Brady, K. R. Daniel, Qf lhf> oldljmers who witnessed the all of whom spoke briefly. Other spCCtac”lar parade unhesitatingly ex-mayors who had been in the d€cjaped n f0 the greatest ever big parade were, Charles W. Riley. hf,d in the fown Dr Murray and A. H. Edmonds. .RECORD ATTENDANCEThe centennial celebration was । wajj eXemplifled to the high- on a scaje that was even a sur-]^ deg]1.ee> industrial firms, mcr- prise to the most I chants. in fact practically everymfiters. Attendance at Victona, jn tho tOwn wns repros-park for the ^grfl8nd I ented in the monster, colorful par-was estimated between 8.000 ano10.000 which i. believed to have: a(lnlirationact an all-time record. whQ wiinpHE(.r| „ and manywhole am inwi jammedis shown as it came up Thames street. The stage coach bore the councillors to the Fairgrounds, followed by a car carrying the ex-mayors of Ingersoll. The par­parked carss, the lines on some of the streets extending for dis­tances of nearly two blocks.Despite predictions of rain and a lower temperature the weather was ideal, which was an important factor in the success achieved. At the close of the program Mayor Morrison said he had only un­stinted praise of the united efforts that had made the celebration such an outstanding success. He men­tioned particularly the ChristinaIn commemorating the town’s ' 100th birthday 1 h c communityade started from ihe Borden plant and included more than 40 floats commemorating the years between 1852 and 1952. (Staff Photo) so diligently worked to make a great contribution to the day’s pro­gram.Representing a span of one[ hundred years there was abundant: scope in which to build up the parade. The horse and buggy era was not overlooked, some old equipages intensified the interest and thought had evidently been given to the town's imnortance as a dairy centre as one display was typical of the days when milk in the oldfashioned large cans was daily hauled to the cheese fac­tories of the district.The big parade was generally re cognised-as-the crowning glory of the celebration.WINDOW DISPLAYSInterest was centred on theas a special feature in connection with the centennial celebration.The varied nature of the dis­plays which included feminine wearing apparel, some typical ofthe fashion one hundred years ago, china and glassware, farm im­plements, household furniture, can-i die moulds, candle sticks and many other items, each in itself | constituting a link in the pioneer chain, were highly interesting. Old firearms were also displayed in a great variety.The collections emphasized the great advancement that has been made during the past century and bi ought a realization of the effort I hat was expended by the early pioneers in every phase of their work from household duties to till­ing the soli and harvesting the crops. EX-REEVES OF OXFORD GATHER FOR ANNUAL DINFormer East Oxford ReeveNotes 50 Years' ProgressAllan Kneale, 78-year-old retired Brantford insurance agent and real estate broker who experienced his municipal political life in Oxford county, yesterday told ex-reeves ithat progress of the county and the nation generally over the past i half century has meant boom times for all, while economic‘conditions have shaped into < something un­dreamed of at the, ttirn of the century.Mr. Kneale, who ' was elected , councillor of East Oxford township in 1900 and later reeve from 1905-6, was guest speaker at the sixth annual gathering of the Oxford County E-Reeves Association. Some 57 former reeves were in attendance.; “There have been tremendous •changes of all kinds in the last 50 years.” Mr. Kneale said. ‘‘That period has seen the greatest devel­opment of the world, and living conditions in Canada are unsur­passed anywhere else.”Referring to Oxford county, the speaker said value of crop produc­tion has increased $6,000,000 since 1900, while crop acreage has ad­vanced from 245,000 acres toOn the national scene, . Kneale mentioned expendituresbyCanada of $52,000,000 in 1900. Only 52 years later, he said, that figure has jumped to approximately, $2,448,000,000. He claimed develop­ment of natural resources, indus-j trial production and the threat of war were behind the increase. ,Years ago the county councils would battle strenuously to pre­vent road maintenance expendi­tures, he said, but now elected representatives strive to provide roads for modern transportation for county residents.“Most of the wooden culverts, bridges and sewage systems have been improved and replaced with modern materials and know-how,” the speaker added.Turning to a lighter side, Mr. Keale recalled the female beau­ties of 1900 with more clothes than what the modern-day Miss wears in public.259,000.In the same period, he said, hog production has .climbed from 82,000 to 90,000 with a current val­ue of $3,242,000. He noted cheese products had declined by 6.500,- 000 pounds but said this was due 'to other sources which require! milk in many varied products, j"I remember when the girls wore sunbonnets and long dresses and didn't show one bit of flesh the sie of a Canadian nickel,” he said. “But today there’s not enough nickels in al! of Canada to cover their bare skin in public."Foiir of the “old troupers” who like to recall their muni­cipal politics in township and county council sessions shortly after turn of the century mingled with many ex-reeves in Wood- stock yesterday to attend sixth annual convention of the Oxford County Ex-Reeves Association. In the lower photo seated, leftto right, are W. H. Sutherland, 92, Ingersoll; A. T. Walker, 83, East Oxford: Henry Vogt 86, Tavistock. Standing i s Allan Kneale, 78. Brantfox’d. A new slate of officers elected yester­day by the ex-reeves is shown at the top. From the left, are, LeRoy Curtis, Dereham. secre­tary-treasurer; W. A.Blenheim, vice-president; Wallace. East Oxford,, president; Alster Clark. Zorra, president; Edgarley, North Norwich, Reeve liam McDonald. East Zorra, Elton Townsend, East Oxford, directors. (Staff Photos)Board Reserves DecisionBlandford AnnexationOFFICIAL OPENINGThe Ontario Municipal Board to­day reserved decision on the city's application to annex a portion of Blandford township north of No. 2 Highway to the Second Conces­sion and part of the Bragg Farm north of the C.P.R. tracks to the Thames River.There was no indication what course the board will take follow­ing a hearing at city hall this morning in which township offic­ials opposed the application on two counts.Reeve O. O. Carter, supported by members of the township coun­cil, said Blandford would suffer a "heavy assessment loss" if the city annexed properties of Bickle- Seagrave Ltd. and the T. R. Dent farm. The township assessor said assessment loss may total about S75.000 — five per cent, of the town­ship’s total assessment of approxi­mately $1,255,000.Reeve Carter also rejected the proposal on the grounds that, the city had acquired a large area of township land two years ago "and has never made use of a good deal of it.”"The city has lots of industrial sites now,” he said, "and it should not branch out any further until the city has used up what it has now.”Mayor Bernadette Smith, how­ever, said it was the intention of the city to serve the proposed an­nexed area with water mains and city protection. She said Mr. Dent had voiced his approval of annexa­tion while Bickle-Seagrave Ltd. was prepared to accept a decision favoring Woodstock.R. F. Telfer, assistant manager of Bickle-Seagrave, sought com­pensation for a $3000 water pipe­line which the company installed and attached to the city main. The municipal board, however, ex­plained the issue comes under localOXFORD COUNTY’S 1952 PLOWING MATCHTO BE HELD OCT. 21 WEST OFDirectors of the Oxford County Plowing Match will meet in Woodstock Thursday to formul­ate plans and establish a revised prize list for the annual plowing event, Robert Bell, assistant agricultural representative, said improvement but that the company should collect something if other firms attach pipelines to the Bickle*Seagrave unit.Mr. Telfer also explored possi­bilities of acquiring a fixed assess­ment. The city has no jurisdiction to do this, and t’ * board doubted if any fixed assessment could be granted.The Canadian Aurora Light Co., represented by its manager. F. R. Adams, indicated it would be will, ing to be annexed by the city. •Municipal Board representatives at the hearing were Howard Yeates and C. W .Yates, Q.C.today.The county match this year will be held Oct. 21 on the farm of Ross McRae. R. R. 2 Nor­wich, which is just west o( Norwich village.The 1951 plowing match forCounty Registrar Ross V. Tuck announced today that plans have been completed for the official opening of the new §170.000 Ox­ford County Registry Building at a public gathering on Hunter street at 8.30 p.m. Tuesday. Hon Dana Porter, attorney-general for On-, tario will perform opening cere- mon. Mr. Tuck hope^ to see a good representation from the rural areas.NORWICHOxford County was held last year during the International Plowing Match on the farms of John R. Hargreaves and neigh­bors in West Oxford township.Officials expect a large num­ber of entries in the events. Attorney-General To Open RegistryA 10-year program to promote a now registry office in Oxford County will be concluded tonight when Hon. Dana Porter, attorney- general for Ontario, officially opens the new $170,000 building on Gra­ham street,Built by the W. H. Cooper Con­struction Co. of Hamilton, the foundation was laid in the fall of 1951 and staff and county records moved into the new quarters early in September.Last tall a concrete floor was covered with straw and wax paper to preserve the area and keep out frost until construction were able to proceed with toe budding shortly after last winter The floor is composed of six-inch reinforced concreteBEGAN 10 YEARS AGO“The idea for a new registry building was considered about 10 years ago,” explained Registrar Ross V. Tuck. “The old building was too small in comparison with the volume of business done in the county."Under provincial statutes the county is responsible for adminis­tration and construction of the building. However, Woodstock. In­gersoll and Oxford County all share in the cost. The office is staffed by five work-] ers. Others are John C. Blair, sen-j ior deputy, Miss Janet Palen, jun­ior deputy, Miss Helen White and Miss Doreen Boughner, clerks.Tonight at 8.30 p.m. the general public is invited to tour the regis­try building. Graham street will, be blocked to through traffic from Hunter to Buller to facilitate spec­tators.Other guests selected for opening ceremonies include Magistrate R. G. Groom, president of the Oxford County Bar Association: G. V. Hil- born, of Kitchener, president of the; Registrars Association of Ontario; Hugh Donald. Q C., inspector of legal offices for the province; the architect and contractor.TO PRESENT KEYReeve Robert Rudy, of Tavistock, chairman of the council’s property committee, will present the key to Mr. Tuck following the opening ceremonies by Mr. Porter.Earlier today guests met at thearmories . followed by a dinner nt which Mr. Porter was to be the guest speaker.‘ The registry office is sclf-suppor ing, Mr. Tuck said. The building operates on the fee system and a percentage of the year’s surplus | fees are turned back to the three , parties which financed the project.HEATING SYSTEMThe heating system is unique. Boilers In the County Court Build­ing provide steam which is forced through converters in the registry office. Fresh air drawn from the roof is blown through thousands of heated coils which force fresh, warm air to the attic where it fansout and blows through open-] ings in the ceiling.“The system is necessary to pre-; serve the records.” the registrar! said. “The air is humidified which, till not dry and eventually chip the records,”Registry office staff will be on hand tonight to conduct public tours and answer questions con­cerning the new building.New Building Is Fifth For Purpose In OxfordRoss V. Tuck, registrar for Ox­ford county, is the fifth man to hold that position since the late Captain Thomas Horner, one of the first white settlers in Blen­heim township, was appointed county registrar many years ago.Ironically, the new $170,000 re­gistry office which will be opened officially tonight, is the fifth such headquarters where county rec­ords are kept since the district was settled.The old building on the south­west corner of Graham and Hun­ter streets proved too small in proportion to the volume of busi­ness. Lawyers found difficulty in seeking sufficient room to go over their documents and many times it was just a case of waiting your turn.MOVES TO NEW QUARTERSOxford county authorities ex­pect a large crowd tonight at t h e official opening of the county's new $170,000 registry building on Graham street. Hon. Dana Porter, attorney-general for Ontario, is scheduled to of­ficiate at the ceremonies at 8.30Now, however, the new struc­ture should provide ample room for all types of business which require knowledge of county rec­ords and deeds.MOVED TO INGERSOLLCaptain Horner, conducted the county registry business from his home in Blenheim township. Later the records were removed to In­gersoll which became to be known at that time as the administrative seat of the county. James Inger­soll, the postmaster, was appoint­ed registrar following the cap­tain’s work.In 1848 the third county regis­try office was established in Wood- stock after permission was grant­ed two years earlier. The building was located at the northeast cor­ner of Light and Hunter which isp.m. Registrar Ross V. Tuck, above, is shown studying final plans for the occasion. Picture over his desk is that of James Ingersoll who was appointed postmaster and the second county registrar in Oxford. For story and more pictures, please turn to page three. (Staff Photo)I now part of the county building property.Third registrar was George R. Pattullo who took up the work after records were removed from Ingersoll.OLD BUILDINGThen the late Wallace MacWhin- nie was appointed deputy registrar in 1910 at the old building at Graham and Hunter. Mr. Mac- Whinnie was promoted to registrar, in 1922 and held that • position' unitl ■ hi&*‘health failed in l$5t) when the present registrar, Ross Tuck, up the ladder. Mn Tuck was^appointed deputy to Mr. MacWhlnnie In 1935.“So you can see that the county registry buildings have a long history," Mr. Tuck said. “Sincethe first office was opened, in Captain Horner’s home, the busi­ness has progressed to the stage where an expensive, modern struc­ture is required to serve the pub­lic."Attorney-General Opens New OfficeOxford County's new registry office wos officially opened last night in Woodstock. Present for the ceremonies were, left to right: Worden Harley McBeth; Ross V. Tuck, registrar; Mayor Bernadette Smith, Woodstock; ex-warden Grant Sutherland, East Mis­souri, building committee chairman; Ontario Attorney-General Dano Porter, T. R. Dent, M L.A, for Oxford.A picture of the late James Ingersoll, postmaster and registrar of Ingersoll town, hangs in Mr. Tuck's office.FpX BOUNTIESOxford county issued $3 bounties !«• payment for 10 fox pelts in September. L. K. Coles, county clerk and treasurer, said today. I The addition brings this year's total to 508 bounties. There were no bounty payments in September. 1951. Total that year in toe same corresponding period w as 311 Bounties by townships: East Nis- sduri, 1; East Zorra. 3; West Zorra,i 1;' Blenheim, 1; East Oxford, 1: Dereham. 1; North Oxford, 1;. West Oxford, 1.COUNTY AGREESWoodstock council learned last night that Oxford county council U agreed to pay its share of laying a concrete sidewalk on the west side of Hunter, along the new registry .UnUding site, to Bul'er street. The county* ^thorltles orig­inally sought S sidewalk only up to the jail Une. New Oxford CountyRegistry Office Is Opened r•JOXFORD COUNTY REGISTRY OFFICE OPENING TONIGHT REGISTRY OFFICE OFFICIALLY OPENEDPorter PraisesRegistry WorkImportance of a county registry office to the public it serves was stfressed last night by Hon. Dana Porter, attorney-gener'al for Ontario, who spoke before a large banquet audience at Woodstock Armories on the occasion of the official opening of the new $170,000 Oxford county registry building on Graham street.Building committee responsible for the construction of the new Oxford County registry office at­tended the official opening cere­monies last night (top). Mem­bers who served on the commit­tee last year and in 1952 are left to right, R. V. Tuck, county registrar; L. K. Coles, county clerk and treasurer; Harley Mc­Beth, 1952 warden; J. N. Meath­rell, engineer; W. J. McDonald, 1951 chairman: Fred Wurker, Ingersoll representative; Reeve Robert Rudy, 1952 chairman: Al­derman Harry Collins, Woodstock representative, and Grant Suth­erland, 1951 warden. Photo (bot­tom) shows Hon. Dana Porter, attorney-general for Ontario, cutting the traditional ribbons over the doors of the new Oxford County Registry Building to of­ficially declare the records house open to the public. Mi'. Porter spoke at a large banquet and later addressed a street audience at the registry office. (Staff Photos)Later in the evening. Mr. Porter cut the traditional ribbons which declared the building open to the citizens.LAND LAWThe speaker referred back to the “land-law” ages in England where the first registration of property records were tabulated following civil actions which were never clearly defined because of inadequate knowledge. .“The land-law,” he said, “was the basis of civil lawsuits which came as the result of conflict be­tween an original property owner and another person who would contest his ownership.“There was no registry system of any kind until it was thought best to keep records of that sort,” he said.Mr. Porter said the registry' system clarified land ownership. He pointed to the fireproof Wood- stock structure and said it would be impossible to imagine the chaos resulting from a blaze that des-i troyed county many years. FIRST LANDHe said the registered in Sept. 8, 1797.records dated backDEEDfirst land deed wasOxford county onConstruction of the Oxford regis-^ try building was the first major change in 10 years throughout the province, declared Hugh Donald, Q.C., inspector of legal offices.He pointed out that several other counties are contemplating con­struction of new legal quarters but that Oxford beat them to the gun.PRAISES COURT HOUSEG. V. Hilbom, president of the Registrars' Association of Ontario, upheld the Oxford county court house as “the finest county build­ings in Ontario.” He said the Registry office should be a decided asset and offered congratulations to the county councils behind the project.Others who spoke briefly in­cluded Ralph Cooper, of Hamilton, contractor; Magistrate R. G. Groom, president of the OxfordBar Association; R. V. county registrar; andTuck. WardenHarley McBeth, chairman.Mr. Porter was introduced by T. R. Dent, M.L.A. for Oxford, and thanked by the warden.The speaker made special men­tion of Miss Emily Ball who has served the legal profession for over 50 years. Miss Ball recently retired as private secretary to the crown attorney's office.'peningcounty OfficeH. R, McBETH Waboen, oxfohq CountyLAYING SIDEWALKIt has been a long time — more than 100 years — but they are fin­ally laying a cement sidewalk on the west side of Graham street from Hunter to Buller. This is the block where the new registry of­fice is located, which probably ac- counts for the work. There never was a sidewalk on this side, only a cinder path. There is no sign of the sidewalk being continued in front of the jail, from Graham to Light street, which would complete the block around the county build­ings. iceBUILDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMANReeve Robert Rudy, of Tavis­tock, chairman of the Oxford count}' building committee, right,' speaks to a large street audience from the steps of thenow county registry office last night before the building was opened by provincial legal auth­ority in the person of the Hon. Dana Porter. Others from theleft, are Rev. Canon J. K Geoghegan. Registrar Ross V. Tuck, Hon. Dana Porter, at­torney-general, and Warden Har­ley R. McBeth. (Staff Photo)OFFICIAL OPENINGOxfordWOODSTOCK, ONT.NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY-TWO Reeve Robert Rudy, of Tavis­tock, chairman of the Oxford county building committee, right, speaks to a large street audience from the steps of theBUILDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMANnew county registry office last night before the building was opened by provincial legal auth­ority in the person of the Hon. Dana Porter. Others from the left, are Rev. Canon J. H. Geoghegan, Pvegislrar Ross V, Tuck. Hon. Dana Porter, at­torney-general, and Warden Har­ley R. McBeth. (Staff Photo)ASSEMBLY .......... .............5.45—6.15 p.m.OFFICERS' LOUNGE, THE ARMOURY by kind permission of Lt. Col. N. F. Wilkins and the Officers, The Oxford RiflesDINNER ..................... 6.15 p.m.The ArmouryTOMATO JUICE ROAST TURKEY WITH DRESSING WHIPPED POTATOES CORN CELERY and PICKLES ROLLS PIE and ICE CREAM COFFEEOFFICIAL OPENING ............ 8.30 p.m.Registry OfficeHON. DANA PORTER, Q.C. Attorney-General, Province of Ontario4. INVOCATION ............................ Rev. Canon J. H. Geoghegan5. The building will be open for inspection by the public, immediately following the programme.Programme+WARDEN HARLEY McBETH, Chairman1. GRACE .........................................—.....Rev. Canon J. H. Geoghegan2. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN3. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS ........Mr. L. K. Coles County Clerk4. VOCAL SOLO .......... .Miss Helen BruceToronto, Ont.5. REMARKS ..................... ..Mr. L. G. BridgmanArchitect, London, Ont.Mr. Ralph Cooper Contractor, Hamilton, Ont.Mr. R. G. Groom President, Oxford Bar AssociationMr. G. V. Hilborn President, Registrars' Association of Ont.Mr. R. V. Tuck Registrar, County of OxfordMr. Hugh Donald, Q.C. Inspector of Legal Offices6. VOCAL SOLO ..................................Miss Helen BruceToronto, Ont.7. INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER .....Mr. T. R. Dent M.L.A., County of Oxford8. ADDRESS ........................................Hon. Dana Porter, Q.C., M.L.A.Attorney-General. Province of Ontario9. O CANADA Expansion is Planned At Woodstock HospitalOxford county council Inst night appointed a three-man committee to meet with the Woodstock General Hospital Board of Trust concerning the board’s tentative plans to construct an addition to the present hospital.Committee members are Warden Harley McBeth, Reeves James D. Hossack and W. L. Bishop. Committee appointment followed a request from V. B. King, board president, that a select group be appointed to work with the board of trust in Its initial program for increased hospital accommoda tion. Reeves Hossack and Bishop are finance c^mnittee chairman and secretary, respectively.Vernon B. King, president of the I hospital trust, told county council that hoard members "cannot evade ' the expansion issue very much j longer." He said that the institu­tion is rated at 87 beds but that 165 beds are required - nearly doubling the present accommoda­tion.This would indicate an expend!- j ture of about $1,500,000 for an ex- Jension to Woodstock General Hos­pital. Mr. King stated construction costs could be as nigh as between $18,000 and $20,000 ocr bed.TO OBTAIN ADVICEBut the president stated it was :not the board’s Intention to drat® Up tentative expansion plans Im­mediately. Rather to approach the municipalities and councils to ob­tain advice and independent com­ment on the situation. He mention­ed it took the city of Galt some five years to complete a building project."But it's necessary to start think­ing about increasing the hospital facilities," the spokesman said. "The hospital was built back in the 1890's and the last addtion was made 25 years ago. There has been no major change since thattime except to the nurses’ resid­ence.”WAITING LISTHe revealed a tremendous wait-1 ing list tor four months of this, year. About 457 persons sought hospitalization during the months: of March, April, May and June.Mr. Kins pointed out that Wood- stock hospital serves a reserved estimate of 30,000 persons in the district. .The need for new hospital equip­ment was stressed by James A. Vance, a member of the board ofContinued on page 17 ।I trust, He *Hld the having’difficulty with the boiler-room oper­ations.‘•The need for a now power plant and services Is even greater than the need for increased bed capacity," he stated.T. L. IIAY BEQJJEHtMr. King pointed out that the hospital bequest of the late T. L. Hay solved some financial prob­lems "but not all of them." He j estimated revenue from the Hay estate at about $20,000 per year J not enough to solve the hospital’s building problem.Other financial assets included about $140,000 in trust funds which, are earmarked for buildings andi equipment. Also the $1000 grant per bed from the provincial and feder­al governments."A long time ago it may have been possible to estimate hospital additions at $10,000 a bed but: not today," he stated, "It's likely to be a great deal higher than that. Even as high as $20,000." WITHIN BUDGETThe spokesman noted, though, that the hospital has kept within its budget this year — "something that hasn't been possible for the past few years.” On the other hand, he explained, the hospital would probably run a deficit for awhile after an expansion program."We wouldn't have tine same highCol. James Ingersoll Believed To Be First White Child Bom in AreaOn August CoL Janies as follows; "Passing first white13, 1886 the death of Ingersoll was reportedaway of probably the person born in thiscounty—For 52 years county regi­strar.“We this week regret to chron­icle the demise of probably the oldest resident of the c o u n t<. James Ingersoll, Esq., who. for 52 years, held the position of regi­strar. He was a thorough gentle­man. and so highly esteemed that he had not a single enemy. His quiet, kindly disposition could not help gaining him the respect of the community, which he enjoyed during his long lifetime. He was bom in the year 1801, and is said to have been the first white child born in the county.ARRIVED IN 1793“His father, Thomas Ingersoll, came from Berkshire county. Mass., and his mother was a sister of General John Whitting. They arrive dhere some time in 1793 with several other U.E. Loyalists, and were induced to settle in this vicinity by the promise of a crown land grant of the township of Ox­ford, and probably by the account given of the country by Capt- Brant, Chief of the Six Nations, whom Mr. Ingersoll met about the iContinued from Page 15) informed that he had not met ceM tain conditions of the "Dram Act* and the "Commission of Peace fA the county of Oxford." namely, Peter Teeple, Thomas Horner and Charles Ingersoll, Esq. (1824), had met and decided that the distiling rights should be awarded to Thomas Ingersoll, Jr.In 1829, Sir John Colborne, Lieut- Governor, granted water rights to Thomas Ingersoll, Jr., to erect a saw mill on what is known as Smith's pond today. In 1834 Charles Ingersoll. Esq. died and the new postmaster appointed was James A. Ingersoll. In the same year, August 4th, 1834, Thomas Homer, registrar, died and on November 12th 1834 the new regi­strar was James A. Ingersoll. This appointment rocked Qld Mother Oxford to her very boots. The ap-same time, while the chief was on a visit to New York."The result was that Mr. Inger­soll being selected to present the petition. A council was held in March. 1793, at Niagara, then the seat of Government; the grant ofa township was made,and theselection was on the Thames river, where the town of Ingersoll now stands, Mr. Ingersoll cutting he first tree, which went into the first log house, or white man's building of any kind, at that place. In that rude structure our subject was born—the town of Ingersoll being named after his father."The condition of the grant of the township was, that Mr. Inger­soll and his associates should fur­nish 40 settlers, who were each to have a farm of one or two hundred acres of land on paying to the government a fee of sixpence sterling per acre. About that time some evil minded persons reportd to the Home government that Governor Simcoe was likely to in­jure the country by encouraging Americans to settle here, as they might hold the land in bulk and thus prevent discharged Loyalist soldiers and their political friends from procuring grants.'The result was that an order from England conceded several grants, that of pointment was to have gone to Solomon Lssoing of Norwich. Mr? Lossing, a peace loving Quaker and a magistrate took his loss very keenly and the Mackenzie rebellion of 1837 was the aftermath.They say that competition is the life of trade. From 1820 to 1840 there existed no competition in the village of Oxford - Upon - The^ Thames. The Ingersoll family and the in-laws of the Ingersoll family held full sway. Charles Ingersoll, Esq, married W. H. Merritt's1, daughter. They married into the McNabs and tne Bensons. They tied up all of lots 21, 22 and 23 of southwest Ingersoll and held it for speculation. For two decades the Ingersoll family set the price of wheat and whiskey, barley and beer, grain and groceries.Mr. Ingersoll among the number; he became disgusted, removed to the township of Toronto, on the i Credit River, and there died in 1812, leaving a widow and seven children. Charles Ingersoll, the eldest son, was in the war of 1812- 14, raising at the start, with Mr. William H. Merritt, a troop of Light Dragoons, of which Mfr/ Merrit was captain, and he lieut- tenant. The company servedthrough the war.BORN IN WOODS"Born in the woods,and therespending most of his youth, the;subject of this briefbiography,browsed, as best he could, on the underbrush of knowledge, doing much more, in the line of mental drill, out of school than in, secur­ing in fact a good business edu­cation. His brother, Charles came into possession of the original Ox­ford farm in 1817 , and the next year James was sent to take charge of it."On arriving at the old place which I left when only five years of age, I had no recollection of it. During the war all the fences were destroyed and - all the boards on the old barn had been removed, but the log house in which I was bom was standing and occupied'. (Continued on Page 19)percentage of occupancy with an enlarged building,” he added. "We must be prepared to fa<® deficits with expansion but an addition is vitally needed.”Possibility of a public campaign for funds was ruled out by Mr. King. "Under that system,” he said, "the public would be paying twice. Once during the campaign and a second time in taxes."Warden Harley McBeth agreed the problem of hospital expansion concerned the Oxford County coun­cil. He promised that the commit­tee will give its consideration to the proposals suggested by Mr. King.BOARD OF AUDITA board of audit will review ex­penses for administration of jus­tice for the quarter period of June, July and August, the county clerk’s office announced today. The board, headed by Judge Eric Cross, will meet at the Court House Building next Thursday morning.MORE WATER SUPPLYCounty Council Approves Pipe-Laying ExpenditureOxford County council yesterday gave its approval to a $35,000 ex­penditure for laying new pipe to provide additional water supply for fire protection at the County Home. Earlier, both Ingersoll and Wood-stock agreed to pay their share oi the cost.The province will grant a 50 per cent, subsidy and Oxford county, Ingersoll and Woodstock will be taxed on a percentage of current assessment figures."The next step is ..p to the Coun­ty Home committee.” L. K. Coles, county clerk and treasurer, said today. “They’ll probably consider some plans at their next meeting.">’ Official QuitsFall sessions of Oxford County council ended last night.At TillsonburgResignation of G. Walter Burrard, superintendent of Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, was announced yesterday by J. c, Eichenberg, chairman of the hospital board. OXFORD COUNTY HOLDS PLOWING MATCHThe Eleventh annual Oxford County Plowing Match was held yesterday afternoon on the farm of Ross McRae just west of thevillage of Norwich. Clark Mur­ray, Federal member for Oxford County, shown on the left, tries his hand at the good old one-fur­row horse plow. This was known as class 13 and was a special for non-farmers. There were five entries and the Sentinel-Reviewreporter-photographer came fifth while Mr. Murray took secopd place. The beautiful black team of Percherons on the right, own­ed by A. D. Robinson. Ingersoll, are helping Cecil Wells, R.R. 2 Paris, to turn over the sod.(Staff Photos) (Story on page 2)Definite Action is TakenToward New C.A.S. BuildingDefinite progressive action was j man of the CAS property commit- taken last night towards a new | tee, would head the drive for funds, administration building for the'Children’s AicT Society of Oxfordcounty. *At a joint meeting of the CAS finance and property committee members and representatives of county and city councils, it was suggested that county council be approached to give consideration to the erection of the new build­ing on the north-west corner (Light and Buller streets) of the county square in Wodstock.Representatives from the various municipalities concerned were re­quested to take back the sugges­tions from the meeting to their respective councils, for the possi­bility of getting their endorsement and to a recommendation to next year's council,that they take action in this matter.In the report from the CAS it was announced that an architect had -been contacted and estimated the cost of the proposed building at 555,000 The JKgated that they could contribute $2000 of the amount. This would leave amounts of $21.400 to be paid by the county of Oxford $9,500 by Woodstock; and $4,100 by the town of Inger­soll.It was suggested that considera­tion might be given by the munici­palities to spread the cost of the building over a two-year period. In Woodstock, it was felt, approxi­mate ope-half mill on the tax rate would be sufficient. Also suggested was that an appeal for funds and furnishings be made to the public. If it Is decided to go ahead with this project, Hugh Harris, chair-CAS Planning New BuildingInitial steps were taken last night for the securing of a new administration building for the Children's Aid Society of Oxford county, at a well - represented board meeting held in the C.A.S. offices at the county buildings.The evening’s main issue result­ed in the formation of a planning committee for the project com­prising Superintendent R. G. Clowes, secretary; Douglas Camp­bell and Dr. G. Murray, as a sub-committee of the C.A.S. pro­perty committee. Their first pur­pose will be to contact an archi­tect and make enquiries re­garding approximate costs, and to prepare some of the ground work regarding the raising of funds for the erection of the new building. The present ffices, among other discrepancies, are small and open­ing into one another, making it almost, impossible to conduct inter-views with clients without creating nuCny embarrassing situations, Mr. Clowes said this morning."This is certainly not conducive to good public relations. Since there does not appear Io be anyman were Superintendent Clowes,! and board members Miss Mary Pyper, Cark Murray, Ken Mar- fnrthAr i I “■'•r I shall. Douglas Campbell, Howardfurther room for expansion or ac- Passmore and James Hossack.Plan Discussions On C. A. S. BuildingFurther discussion took place re-|Of the society's board of directors garding the construction of the, Thursday night. Well attended, the I proposed new administration build-i meeting was held under the chair­ing for the Children’s Aid Society | manship ‘of Howard Passmore, of Oxford county, at the meeting । vice-president, in the superintend-commod'ation at the county build­ings which are operating at full capacity now, the only road open is to a new C.A.S. administration building,” he explained.It is thought that the northwest corner of the county block, if itcaq be arranged, would the most suitable site for building.It was also decidedprovide the newto ask the Ox-Leslie M. Ball, judge of __ ford County Juvenile and Family Court, to act as the society’s honorary solicitor, a position made vacant through the death of the late Craig McKay, Q.C.The resignation of Stanley Main, case worker and probation officer of the Juvenile and Family Court, was accepted.Accounts were passed and Sup­erintendent Clowes gave reports on cases in urgent need of help.Hugh Harris presided in the ab­sence of the president, Mrs. James Baxter. Present with the chair­ent's office at the county building. ■/Outcome of the talk was the arrangement for municipal rep­resentatives to meet with the building committee which will con­vene next week under th? chair­manship of Hugh Harris. The meeting will be attended by city, county, tbwn of Ingersoll and Chil­dren's Aid Society representatives.APPOINTEDKenneth Wares well known 1 in Woodstock for the past sev- _ erAl years has been appointed to J the position of field worker with the Children's Aid Society of Ox­ford County. Mr. Wares succeeds Stanley Main who resigned re­cently to do social work in the United Slates. (Staff Photo)Avalanche Of Vote Gives Victory To Ike Retiring Oxford Wardenaid TributeMore than 200 guests paid tribute to retiring Warden H. R. McBeth, of Oxford County, at an annual banquet at Salford United Church. Left to right are: Mrs. McBeth, Warden McBeth, Dereham Township; Mrs. Harold Cosens and Warden Cosens, of Perth County, ________________________,___________.. '. . jAmong the many ardent admirers of retiring Warden Harley McBeth, of Oxford County, ot his annual banquet were his grandchildren. Five of his 10 grandchildren are seen - above with Mr. and Mrs. McBeth, of Dereham Township. ~Tillsonburg; Jackie Douglas, 12, Ingersoll; Judy Douglas, Beth, seven, Tillsonburg; Roberta Douglas, six, Ingersoll.Centre are: Anne McBeth, 10, 10, Ingersoll; front, Carol Mc- (Photo by Free Press Wood-stock Bureau).TOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THEWardens DinnerWEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 29th, 1932 ... at the .. .UNITED CHURCH, SALFORD, ONT.AT SEVEN O'CLOCKyin fr^ b or- #».// ,%’^mUXz.HARLEY R. McBETH,Warden 1 THE SENTINEL-REVIEW. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, IW ZL* . ------ i— . .*■*COUNTY LIBRARIANS VISIT OXFORD MUSEUMOxford County Librarian Mrs. S. L. Krompart of Woodstock is pictured above with a group of librarians from throughout O'- '"■1 county who were in the city . .ueei yesieruay; and Miss Ei- tia Nesbitt, curator of the Oxford County Museum, who conducted a tour of the museum for the ladies. Left to right in the back row are Mrs. M. Longworth of Norwich; Mrs. Charles Milton, Princeton; Mrs. James Shearer, Bright; Mrs. R. J. Sutherland,Embro; Mrs. W. Cocker, Oxford County Library; Miss Betty Crawford, Ingersoll; and Mrs. Mary Wilson, Bright. In the front row are Mrs. T. H. Haynes, Kintore; Mrs. J, A. Dickinson, Burgessville; Mrs. Krompart, Mrs. E. Chant, Burgessville; Mrs. William Bell, Plattsville; Mrs. H. Mason, Tillsonburg; and Miss Nesbitt who is pointing out some item of interest in a case of mounted birds. (Staff photo)Expect Balance Budget For Hospital’s YearTh? Woodstock General Hospital —board of trust has maintained a balanced budget so far this year it was reported yesterday to the fall sessions of Oxford County coun­cil by V. B. King, board president.“It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to report that,” he stated. “It Should be the first time in many years that we don't have to ask the county for a main­tenance grant if we keep within the budget for the remainder • of 1952.''The board president reported that a high hospital occupancy dur­ing the .former months was the reason behind a steady budget.“So far the budget has balanced, including that for depreciation, and we hope to continue it for the re­mainder of the year,” he said. "Any hospital can operate more efficiently when its accommoda­tion is taxed to capacity.”Mr. King appeared before county council to present his views on possible expansion of the present hospital. He noted, however, that an addition would ultimately cost the hospital a deficit.LIBRARIANS MEETThe librarians of Oxford County held their annual workshop meet­ing in the county library at the courthouse on Wednesday. A wel­come was extended by County Lib­rarian Mrs. S. L. Krompart who led a discussion on different phases of library work including public relations, story - hour programs, withdrawing old books and other library problems. At noon the lib­rarians were guests of the Oxford County Libray Board at dinner. In the afternoon book reviews were given by Miss Betty Crawford of Ingersoll, Mrs. E. Dickinson of Burgessville and Mrs. R. J. Suth­erland of Embro. After a discus­sion on the preservation of histori­cal material in the libraries, the ladjfs adjourned to the Oxford County Museum where Miss Effie Nesbitt, curator, conducted an in­structive tour of the building.tcHgggelCounty Council 1 Session OpensWarden Harley R. McBeth today welcomed reeves and deputy reeves to the fall sessions of Oxford. County Council as members gathered at the Court House Building at 10 a.m. for the meetings which are expected to be concluded Wednesday evening or early Thursday.Council moved into various com- the municipalities, the same mittee groups shortly after corres- time, Hastings County sought a pondence was read by L. K. Coles, petition to be forwarded to the county clerk and treasurer. It is department of national health and expected that committees w i 11 welfare.make their reports and consider) The resolution read in part: correspondence toward the end of i that the hospital notify the council sessions. regional office when a person whoFLOOR PRICES is in receipt of old age securityA Peel County resolution sought is admitted to hospital, and whom'Oxford co-operation in petitioning thi hospital has reason to believe; the federal and provincial depart- may be an indigent, and that'; ments of agriculture for an in- cheques then be forwarded to the; crease in the floor price of all hospital where a portion may be livestock.The resolution pointed out in­creased wage rates to packing council wild consider a $35,000 ex-1 house employees. It asked that penditure for additional water sup-, floor prices be increased to a parity ply for fire protection at the Coun-'price with labor.hospitaeT costsHastings County and the city ofChatham indicated that municipal!- per cent, subsidy and Oxford Coun­ties and hospitals should be award- ty, Ingersoll and Woodstock would ed a portion of old age security taxed on a percentage of cur- cheques when persons under that;rent assessment figures, classification are admitted as in- INFERRED TO COMMITTEES digent patients and unable to pay) Kitchener sought co-operation In medical costs out of their own making it compulsory for property1 pocket. .owners to destroy tent caterpillarChatham correspondence said the insects and Black Knot in fruit maintenance of indigents in hos- trees. All correspondence was re- pi tals is an increasing burden on ferred to the various committees.County Road Work Nears CompletionCounty road work including grading and a paving program is near completion, Reeve C. D. Sutor, Blenheim, told Oxford coun­ty council last nightThe report stated that grading is complete in most sections ex­cept for small areas on the east end of road 31, the west end of road 17, and north end of road 14.Gravel resurfacing was finished earlier this year and the paving applied on account.”Also, it's expected that Oxford' ty Home. Ingersoll and Woodstock already have approved the plan.The province would grant a 50 program and service treatment of bituminous surfaces is done. Other road work includes bridge con­struction and drainage and sub­grade preparation work north ol Bright, the latter will be started in»a week's time.where has been a net expcn- dt^ve on county roods to Sept. 15 ot $274,296.39. The balance work should be completed with the total estimates for the year.Open High School Building At Norwich Worth $450,000 11The new $170,000 Oxford county registry building, the fifth such headquarters for rec­ords and deeds in Oxford since tho county's inception, will be officially opened tonight by Hon. Dana Porter, attorney­general for Ontario. Top photo shows the public’s interior sec- tio.n of the building with Janet Palen, junior deputy registrar, looking over some records. Centre picture shows another in­terior view of the personnel quarters, desk, lighting systems, and records. Crown Attorney A. C. Whaley, searching for a title, is assisted by senior deputy j registrar John C. Blair. Photo, at the bottom, is an interior view of the new building. A large crowd is expected to be on hand i tonight. (Staff Photos).siisiREADYFOR THE PLOWING MATCHMayor Bernadette Smith is shown as she measu. the width of a furrow, she had just turn­ed over with the tractor plow, Saturday afternoon. John Har­greaves, five times internationalchampion who has been teach- i her practice before she starts in ing the art of plowing to the r-----uucompetition with other mayors ofmayor is extremely pleased with the progress made by his prote­gee. This was the last furrow ofOntario at the International Plow­ing Match at Carp, Ontario, to­morrow. (Staff Photo)Annexation Date is Set For July of Next YearDeputy City Clerk J. D. Hill announced yesterday that official word approving the city’s application to annex two parts of Blandford Township has been received from the Ontario Department of Municipal Affairs. Unconfirmed approval was noted in a telegram earlier this month.Mr. Hill, speaking.at a board of works session, said the annexation will become ef­fective July 1, 1953.He observed, however, that town­ship officials and property owners have until Nov. 12 In which to ap­peal the municipal board's deefe- ion.Annexation of 306 acres includes land from the present city limits to the eastern limits of the Blckle- Seagrave property, north to the south side of the Second Conces­sion of Blandford township, and south to No. 2 Highway.Twenty-seven acres of land ap­proved for annexation is that por­tion of the Bragg Farm or in-, dual rial Sites which has not al- ready been transferred to the city. The land is north of the C.P.R. mainline to the Thames River.Annexation of n portion of East Oxford Township became effective Jan. 1, 1951, The area extended east front* the* old city limits to Beard's Lane, There has been no major industrial development in that section but several private dwellings have been constructed. TOWNSHIP LOSSBlffndford township officials pointed out earlier this year that tho township will suffer n “heavy assessment loss*' if the city annex­ed properties of Hickle Seagravc Ltd. and other land. The township assessor said assessment loss may total about $75,000 of the town- ship's total aaseBSiBont value ot approximately $1,355,600. Warden's Dinner Set for SalfordWarden Harley R. McBeth, of Oxford county, will hold the an­nual "Warden’s Dinner" on Oct. 29 at the United Church in Salford, the county clerk’s office announc­ed today.The event, a highlight of the county council’s year, is held by the warden, who invites relatives, county employees, members of e^rnty council, prominent citizens and other guests.It is expected that about 150 persons will attend the dinner.Warden Harley McBeth of Oxford county (top photo) wel­comes 20 guests who attended the annpal "Warden’s Dinner' last' iSight in Salford United Church. Banquet guests included relatives, county officials and I the mayors of Woodstock, Inger­soll and Tillsonburg. On the right are Clark Murray, M.P.- Oxford, and Mrs. Murray. War­den McBeth and his wife are shown with Rev. and Mrs. R. B. Cumming (lower photo) fol­lowing the dinner. Mr. Cumming, the guest speaker, and former minister of the Salford charge, is president of the London Con­ference of the United Church of Canada. (Staff Photos)Speaker Urges Co-OrdinationNEW HIGHWAY MAPPINGRelatives, municipal and county officials formed the nucleus of 200-strong last night who were guests of Oxford County Warden Harley McBeth at the annual “Warden's Dinner” in Salford United Church.The mayors of Woodstock. Inger- loll and Tillsonburg, members of county council and other civic authorities attended the iour-hour banquet at which Rev. R. B. Cum­ming, of Brigden, was the guest speaker.Mr. Cummings, who served as pastor of Salford United Church from 1937-49, is president ■ of the London Conference of the United Church of Canada. He spoke on tbe "Church and Public Relations," Stressing a need for co-ordinating Sunday school and day school re­ligious teachings.He stated that a Sunday school class is "an essential cog In the Wheel of jChUbUjan teachings' and that "a day claas turns that wheel.’CLOSER IlEI^TIONSHIPMayor Bernadette Smith, who brought civic greetings to the large gathering, said «hr* washed to as- siat in bringing a closer relation-ship between Woodstock and Ox- The entertainment program wasi fold County Council "and in turn, prepared by Deputy Reeve Law-i Ingersoll and TlUwnburg." pence Smith, of TillsonburR,"It is my hope,” she said, "that we continue working together con­structively in the future."Mayor Thomas Morrison, of In- gersojl, pointed out that Warden McBeth has been serving Oxford county for 12 years. Mayor Kenneth II. Anderson, of Tillsonburg, also spoke briefly. He proposed a toast to the city of Woodstock and town of Ingersoll.Others who spoke briefly, men­tioning Oxford’s advance in the agriculture and dairy fields, includ­ed Clarence Stover, of South’Nor­wich, and A. D. Robinson, of Inger­soll, ex-reve and warden res­pectively; N I. Langrell and D. F. Gibson, Q.C., bojh of Tillson« burg and representing Dereham tqwnship; Howard Priester and, Mrs. R. R. Nancekivell, of Salford. County Clerk L. K. Coles presided as toast master.Warden and Mrs. Harold Cousins, of Perth County, were also in at­tendance.Oxford Member UrgesFarmers To Be PatientPleading for patience while the Ontario highways department maps the route of a new con­trolled access highway between Eastwood and No. 4 Highway mid­way between London anil St. Thomas, Thomas R. Dent. M.L.A.-Oxford, told a large banquet aud-Oxford, told a large banquet and- He indicated it is the province’s fence last night that the provide?'intention to pay for all private will compensate farmers who may I lands which might be required for lose privately-owned land in the highway construction.event the highway cuts through their properties.Mr. Dent, speaking at the an- ford, who spoke briefly on the nual Warden's Dinner in Salford British Empire. He said the Em- Uniled Church, maintained the pits has set an exampie of inter­highways department will offer national goodwill and cooperation the least inconvenience to fanners "The Empire is an associationin the district."The department Is trying to determine the route as soon as possible,’’ he said, "hut I ask the people along the present surfey route to be patient in the mda-time.”"We’ll all know its real value .whep the highway is completed,’ he said. "A new road is necessary to handle the increased traffic.”The legislator responded to a toast by Clark Murray, M.P.-Ox- pire has set an example of inter "The Empire is an associationof free and independent countries which are pointing Uie way to the ultimate objection of world peace." said Mr. Murray. 7k Warden* dinnerCOUNTY OF OXFORDWEDNESDAY EVENINGOCTOBER 29th, 1952United ChurchSALFORD, ONTARIOH. R. McBETH, WardenSurvey Gives Proposals For Water ConservationThe survey of the Woodstock water works system and water supply, which has been under way for the Public Utilities Commission for several weeks by James F. McLaren and Associates, Toronto engineers, has now been completed and the report was made to the commission at its monthly meeting last night by Mr. McLaren.The commission has been aware for some time that there has been a waste of water and the report showed that 31 per cent of the water pumped is being lost. The total gallons pumped per day was given at 3,619,000 while only 2,- 187,000 gallons are used.Tile source of supply, the report stated, is adequate for a city with a population of 25,000, so that the necessity of conseiving the water now going to waste, ,is evident.RECOMMENDATIONSRecommendations in the report included building a 400,000 gallon reservoir at the water works plant in which to store the water now going to waste.An eight inch main was recom­mended on Oxford street from Dundas to Ingersoll Avenue, re­placing the present four inch main.A six inch main on Winnett street from Builer to Drew, re­placing the present four inch main.These changes will strengthen the distribution in the areas and reinforce the supply Io the On­tario Hospital and if necessary, to the county home.A 16 inch main is recommended from the water works along Walter street to Norwich Avenue. The estimated cost of the various projects recommendcfl were given1 requirements to supply city wateras follows: control wiring from the water works to the wells. 58 500; reservoir, $50,000; eight inch feed­er main on Oxford street and six inch main on Winnett street, $16,000; 16 inch feeder main from waler works to Norwich Avenue, via Walter street, $53,500; 14 inch feeder main on Norwich Avenue to Dundas street, $35,500; 12 inch and eight inch mains on Dundas street, $17,000.All the projects need not be undertaken al once, the report stated, but (lie new reservoir and control wiring to the wells, should be proceeded with as soon as pos­sible, in order to save the wafer’ now going to waste,COUNTY HOME SERVICEThe engineers had also been re­quested to make a survey of theRotarians Told of Plans For TV In County Hometo the Oxford county home for: fire protection.Th^ir recommendation was that! a 60,000 gallon reservoir be con-, structed at the home at an esti­mated cost of $9,000 and a six inch feeder main of approximately: 4,100 feet be laid to the home at an estimated cost of $13,500, mak­ing the total estimated cost $22,500.iThe route for the water mair would have to be decided and settlement made with the various land owners over whose property it would pass.The information in the report will be passed on to the county council committee.Fox BountiesFor OctoberFox bounties totalling $33 ..ere approved for payment in October, the county clerk’s office announc­ed yesterday. Eleven pelts were submitted compared to 10 pelts in. October. 1951.This bring to 519 thd total num­ber of bounty payments on foxes Uiis year. There were 321 bounties paid tim ing the corresponding per­iod last year,past Zorra led last month with three pelts. Others arc Blenheim, 2: r.r. ham. 1; North Norwich, 2; I N i C .tord. 2; West Oxford 1.1 WenuBLENDED JUICE RELISHESROAST TURKEY AND DRESSINGCRANBERRY SAUCE SALADSMASHED POTATOESCORN TURNIPSPIE AND ICE CREAMCOFFEE ROLLSMINTSL. K. COLES, Chairman"THE QUEEN"God Save the Queen"THE EMPIRE, THE HOUSE OF COMMONS andTHE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY"Clark Murray, M.P.T. R. Dent, M.L.A."THE COUNTY OF OXFORD, THE COUNTY COUNCIL, and THE EX-WARDENS"Clarence StoverA. D. RobinsonADDRESSREV. R. B. CUMMING, B.A., B.D."TOWNSHIP OF DEREHAM"N. I. LangrellD. F. Gibson, Q.C."OUR SISTER MUNICIPALITIES"Kenneth H. Anderson, Mayor of TillsonburgMrs. Bernadette Smith, Mayor of WoodstockThomas Morrison, Mayor of Ingersoll"THE LADIES"Howard PriesterMrs. R. R. NancekivellSurvey Gives ProposalsFor Water ConservationThe survey of the Woodstock water works system and water supply, which has been under way for the Public Utilities Commission for several weeks by James F, McLaren and Associates, Toronto engineers, has now been completed and the report was made to the commission at its monthly meeting last night by Mr. McLaren.The commission has been aware for some time that there has been a waste of water and the report showed rhat 31 per cent of the water pumped, is being lost. The total gallons pumped per day wan given at 3,619,000 while only 2,- 487,000 gallons are used.The source of .supply, the report stated, is adequate tor a city with a population of 25,000, so that the necessity of conserving the water now going to waste, is evident.Rotarians Told of Plans For TV In County HomeRECOMMENDATIONSRecommendations in the report included building a 400,000 gallon reservoir at the water works plant in whjch to store the water now going to waste.An eight inch main was recom­mended on Oxford street from Dundas to Ingersoll Avenue, re­placing the present four inch main.A six inch main on Winnett street from Builer to Drew, re­placing the present four inch main.These changes will strengthen the distribution in the areas and reinforce the supply Io the On­tario Hospital and if necessary, to the county home.A 16 inch main Is recommended from the water works along Walter street to Norwich Avenue.The estimated cost of the various| quested tp make a survey of theprojects recommended w?re given1 requirements to supply city wateras follows: control wiring from the water works to the wells, $8 500; reservoir, $50,000: eight inch feed­er main on Oxford street and six inch main on Winnett street, $16,000; 16 inch feeder main from water works to Norwich Avenue, via Walter street. $53,500; 14 inch feeder main on Norwich Avenue to Dundas street, $35,500; 12 inch and eight inch mains on Dundas street, $17,000.All the projects need not be undertaken at once, the report; stated, but the new reservoir and, control wiring to the wells, should; be proceeded with as soon as pos-i sihle, in order to save the water' now going to waste.COUNTY HOME SERVICEThe engineers had also been re-to the Oxford county home for fire protection.Th^tr recommendation was that a 60.000 gallon reservoir be con-, structed at the home at an esti-j mated cost of $9,000 and a six inch feeder main of approximatelx 4,100 feet be laid to the home at an estimated cost of S13.5OO, mak-j ing the total estimated cost $22,500.Ths route for the water mair would have to be decided and settlement made with the various land ’owners over whose property’ it would pass.The information in the report will be passed on to the county council committee.Fox BountiesFor OctoberFox bounties totalling $33 „ere approved for payment in October, the county* clerk's office announc­ed yesterday. Eleven pelts were submi:t.*d compared to 10 pelts in October. 1951.This bring to 519 the total num­ber Of bounty payments on foxes this year. There were 321 bounties paid during the corresponding per­iod last year.Eu d Zorra led last month with thre? pells, Others are Blenheim, 2; D^:' ‘ham. 1; North Norwich, 2; N > nd, 2: West Oxford l.| COLD APPLES W*'’« ARE ox FO R D FR u I ICO- OP, Uo. WOOD ST.r'^**1►i. M , "BEST tH onrano.OXFORD APPLES WIN AT ROYALFor the third successive year | type of exhibit is being sponsored i tional feature to place before the Oxford apples won first prize in ’ by the Ontario Department of ron,umer and tradp nrooerlv the commercial feature of apples Agriculture and the Royal Agri- । P P Jat the Royal Winter Fair. This cultural Winter Fair as an educa- 1 graded and packaged apples.Sentinel-Review Names AH Burman As EditorP. U. C. to ConsiderMain to County HomeThe proposed city water service for fire protection at the County Home was under discussion at last night's monthly meeting of the Public Utilities Commission.A deputation attended the meet­ing composed of Warden Harley McBeth. County Clerk Len Coles and R. J. Forbes, manager of the county home. Mr. Coles ex­plained the desire of the county council that water service be sup­plied to the home, pointing out that it was for fire protection only. The home has an excellent well, which will continue to be used for the home’s daily requirements.W. F. Craig pointed out that with the city’s expansion, all the water mains are badly overload­ed, which means that sooner or later, heavier mains will have toSuggest Study z Of CAS. BuildingFinance committee of City Coun­cil last night recommended that । the 1953 council study the cost and ' necessity of the construction of a $55,000 administration building by (the Children’s Aid Society in Ox­ford County.Aiderman H. J. Collins said the city's share of the cost would be approximately $9,000. He reported that the CAS already has a build- j ing fund of $20,000.He noted that Oxford county, 'woodstock, and Ingersoll would be expected to share construction costs. Aiderman Collins stated that the CAS staff has increased to the point where officials find it neces­sary to seek other quarters.The society's offices arc located in the county court house but there was some discussion that the court house offices might eventually be used only for the administration of justice.Aiderman Collins made his re­port as the result of a recent meet­ing with the CAS. The city's stand on the matter, however, will be left in the hands of next year's council.Department of Agriculture To Sponsor Short Coursesbe installed to central distribution points.PROPOSED ROUTETlie route to be taken by the proposed main was discussed, which will have to cross the Thames River at some point. I! was suggested that it might be connected with the present eight inch main running out No. 19 high­way to the Ontario Hospital. Five fire hydrants will also be needed, located around the county home, it was stated.It was finally decided to have McLean and Son. Toronto, which is making a survey of the P.U.C. water system for the commission, look into the proposition and offersuggestions as to how best to serv* the county home.The commission is in full sym­pathy with the plan and will do all possible to comply with th* request. County Clerk Coles stated that it had been estimated the cost would be around $35,000 to be shared by the county, Wood- stock and Ingersoll.Third Wolf Pelt Reported for '52The third wolf pelt to be turned into the county treasurer’s office this year was reported today by L. K. Coles, clerk and treasurer for Oxford.Latest kill was credited to Frank Overholt. R.R. 5 Woodstock, who shot a wolf Nov. 1 on Lot five, Concession one of Blandford town­ship. Mr. Overholt discovered the wolf north of No. 2 Highway near Eastwood.Robert Schmidt, R.R. 6 Wood? stock, shot a wolf pup in East Zorra township on Aug. 16. A $15 bounty is paid for the pup’s pelt- three months ot age or under. Mr. Overholt stands to collect $25 if the pelt is confirmed by the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests.Mr. Coles, who has served Ox- Iford County for 10 years, reports 1 that he has received only five wolf pelts in that. time. Other kills were made in 1950 and 1951.“There was nothing before that when I was here," he said. “It seems that 1952 is the wolf year for farmers.”Mr. Coles said he has not. heard | of any damage to livestock caused by wolves.20-YEAR RECORDC. D. Sutor, re-elected Tuesday for his third term as reeve of Blenheim township, is completing his 20th year in municipal work. He was township clerk and treas­urer in Haldimand county for ten years and has served on Blenheim council for ten years, two year# as reeve, qne year as deputy reeve and the remainder as a councillor.! Mr. Sutor said he plans to retire from municipal politics at the end of next year.TOWN CRIER RCRIER'S MEMORIALTOWNGeorge Jonos, n genial and friendly resident of Woodstock for 25 years, popularly known as the “Town Crier," died Dec. 10, 1951, and was given a first class funeral by his WOodatOck friends They have now gone further and have erected a suitable granite memorial at his grave in the Baptist cemetery, as pictured here. The Inscription reads “George Jones, 1856-1951, Town1 Crier.” (SUU! Photo) Old Folks EnjoyMonthly ProgramThe Woodstock Chapter of the Order of the Moose entertained the resident* of the County Home for the Aged last week. The old folk thoroughly enjoyed the* program and treat*.Bill Wiscon played his .violin ac­companied by Lloyd Snyder on the piano. The three selections they rendered were "Play Fiddle Hlay.’ '"fhe Lost Chord and Memories.’WiK Hampatone gave a mono­logue entitled "Albert and the Lion" and sang some Scotch songs.Sam Carlisle and Russell Jones । gave forth with several selections on the piano and mouth organ. Ron Drake played a piano medley. Les jpnes also played the harmonica assisted by Sam Carlisle.L. J. McKerral acted as chair­man of the monthly program.PLOW AT WORKThe Oxford county jail and court building had their walks all trim and net yesterday morning as the attendant scraped the snow back with the motorized plow. This little plow is quite handy as with two sweeps it cleans the walks.PRESENTED WITH SILVER TEAOxford County Warden Harley McBeth was presented with a silver tea service on his retire­ment from county council lastevening. Left to right: Council­lor Gordon A. Marshall, West Zorra, who made the presenta­tion; Warden Harley McBeth;SERVICECouncillor W. L. Bishop, North Norwich, who read the address. (Staff Photo)Warden H. McBeth Retires From 1952 County CouncilSCHOOL BOARDSOxford county council, meeting at the county building today, ap­pointed the following as its repres­entatives on various high school boards; N. M. Marshall, Norwich district, W. H. Williamson, Paris district, William Weir, Ingersoll, and district, Waren Rock, Tillson­burg, Edward Kennedy, Woodstock suburban district.Tribute to a popular warden was ^aid on his retirement at the final sitting of the Oxford county coun­cil at the county building Friday evening. To Harey R. McBeth, of Dereham, who has occupied the position for the past year, the members presented an inscribed siver tea service together with an address. Warden McBeth suitaby acknowledged the,gift, after which each of the members voiced ap­preciation of his services and ex­pressed good washes for his future and that of his family.The address, read by Councillor W. L. Bishop, Nbrth Norwich, noted that many things had hap­pened to make Warden McBeth’s year of office a full and active one. It recorded the appreciation of the members of his leadership and guidance, and expressed their wishes for his future success and happiness. The gift, it was hoped, would bring back to the recipient many memories of an interesting year of office.Gordon A. Marshall, West Zorra, made the presentation, and War­den McBeth, in acknowledgment, thanked, the members for the co­operation and kindness they had extended to him. To be associated with such a group of men in the four years he had been on the council had completely changed his outlook on many things, he stated. He would leave them know­ing that his life had been enrichedby his connection with the council.Councillor Roger L. Hawkins oc­cupied the chair during the pre­sentation.REPORTS ADOPTEDPreviously the council had adopted a number - of committee । reports. It approved of agricultural grants of $500 each to Tillsonburg and Norwich high schools and one of $170 to Ingersoll high school in respect of agricultural courses. IOn the recommendation of the finance committee, the council en­dorsed a resolution and brief from Welland county council calling for a more equitable adjustment of administration of justice costs be- twreen the province and the coun­ties.It also supported a resolution from the Essex county council re­questing that an increased propor­tion of social service costs should be borne by the province.Councillor Bishop commented on the mounting costs of local coun­cils, over many of which, he said, they had little control.L. K. Coles, county clerk, was added to the county represen­tatives on the special Woodstock hospital building committee.The board of Oxford county hos­pitals is to be asked to consider levying a surcharge on residents of municipal areas "which have not and are not contributing to capital and operating costs" of the institutions.Oxford County Gets Brief on Expenses"Cumbersome, inequitable and inadequate” were terms which were applied to the Administration of Justice Expenses Act in a brief submitted to the Oxford county council at its meeting Monday from the clerk of the county of Welland, R. C. Barrick.The brief suggested that the act and all other acts having to do with the administration of justice expenses be reviewed and re-drawn with a view to bringing the same upto date and to simplify the payment of expenses incurred thereunder.It urged that the assumption by the province of its proper part of the expenses be arrived at on some general principle of equity.In his covering letter, Mr. Bar­rick wrote that it was necessary that the act be re-written to con­form to present day standards. He suggested that the county judgeor the county crown attorney should be consulted "as no one knows better than they the proper application of the act.”"The method used heretofore," he wrote, "of returning to the. counties one third of the cost of indictable cases only and leaving: the counties to assume the sum-’ mary^cost is in our opinion most! unfair. To give one official power1 to say what amounts should be paid with no appeal on such de­cision is in our opinion contrary to the principles of democracy in this great world of ours."The letter, which was one of a: number of communications read at the meeting, was referred to the appropriate committee.The session being the last of the year, Warden Harley R. McBeth took the opportunity to offer felici­tations to' the members and to wish them a continued sphere of useful service.Satisfactory ConditionsSeventeen Foxes KilledIn Oxford During MonthSeventeen foxes were caught and killed In Oxford County during the month of November this year, as against 11 in No­vember, 1951, L. K. Coles, Oxford County clerk-treasurer, staled this morning In releasing the end of-thc-month "fox bounty" report The foxes were caught at various points in the county, as follows: Blandford, 1; Blenheim. 2; Dereham, I; East NU- sottri 2; North Norwich. 1; South Norwich, 2; East Oxford. 1; North Oxford, 1; East Zorra 4; West Zorra, 2, for the total of 17 Total caught for this year, to the end of November, is 536; and the total for the end of November, 1951, was 322, a little more than 200 less last year than thia.At Jail and County HomeAt their resumed sitting at the ’ county building Wednesday mem­bers of the Oxford county council heard reports from Dr. C. Mac­kenzie Mackay on conditions at. the county jail and the Oxford county home. The food at the jail, the doctor reported, was of good qual­ity and well prepared, and the cor­ridors, cells, etc., were dean and well cared for.At the county home, the officialstated, the health of the inmates had been good with no undue amount of acute illnesses. Five pa­tients had been admitted to hos­pital during the year. Four per­sons had died since the doctor last reported in June this year, their1 average being 85.7 years. The of­ficial reported satisfactorily on hy- genio conditions at the home and added that the food had been of good quality and the diets well balanced and prepared.During Wednesday morning the count ycouncll gave first reading to three bills, which are to be passed this session. Oxford Health Unit Stages Annual DinnerA picture of the busy Oxford County Health Unit all to­gether is as hard to get os a picture of the extinct dodo bird It was finally achieved when members took time off for an informal annual dinner. The Health Board and staff are seen here, with the exception of Dr. L. E. Taylor and Miss Margaret Grieve, nursing supervisor. (Photo by Free Pressi Woodstock Bureau),Christmas ConcertAt Home For AgedPlowmen Present Mayor With TrayWednesday Y Club members paid a Christmas visit to the Oxford Home for The Aged last night, presenting a splendid Christmas program for the residents. They were accompanied by Rotarian Les McKerral, program director for the Oxford Home.Misstress of ceremonies Mary McCaul was introduced by ..Helen Boyce, YW program director; and the program she presented includ­ed the singing of several carols and songs by the entire group.Two skits, "The Helping Hand” and "The Big Shot,” were featured' and also a Christmas tableau with many of the members taking part. Three couples, Marie Gregor and Doug Hallman, Joan Allen and Cliff Joslin, Jean Jarvis and Bill McKenzie, danced a Virginia Reel to the tune of "Christmas in Kill- arney.” They were accompanied by Betty Waugh ,the club pianist Santa Claus put in an appearance later, coming along with a fine ar­ray of gifts for everyone.DANCE WINNERSThe Wednesday Y Club's Christ-' mas party took place later in the! YW recreation room where danc­ing was enjoyed. Two spot dances were won by Jean Jarvis and Rus­sell Dunlop, June Kerr and Bob Utting.Refreshments convened by Rob Utting and Norman Nutt were ser­ved by Bill McKenzie and Presi­dent Phil Utting. Miss Waugh ac-i companied the members for a sing­song of carols and Rob Utting fav­ored with a solo ‘costume’ number. Dancing concluded the evening and President Phil extended a vote of thanks to the members for their! help with the program.In the afternoon at the YW, a group of girls, eleven to thirteen, enjoyed a Christmas party with Program Director Helen Boyce,j playing games and charades and hearing a Christmas story, "The Tiniest Star,” read by Miss Boyce/ Refreshments were served at the close of their party.on their behalf in the coming year, she stated.Accompanying the tray was a letter from R. E. Bell, which read: “On behalf ot the directors and members of the Oxford County Plowmen's association, I would like to take this opportunity to express to you our thanks for the very generous way in which you have given of your time during the past year in the promotion of the county of Oxford."Through your being a good sport in competition both at the local and international plowing match you have contributed great-' ly in making Oxford known throughout the country. This gift is only a small token in apprecia­tion of your efforts."With kind regards for the Christmas season,” etc.The inscription on the tray was: Presented to Her Worship Berna­dette Smith by the Oxford County Plowmen's association, 1952.”As a token of their appreciation of the part played by Mayor Ber­nadette Smith, of Woodstock, in promoting the agricultural inter­ests of the county, especially by her attendance at the local and -international plowing matches last year, the directors and members of the Oxford County Plowmen’s ^association . have presented her with an inscribed silver tray. The ;gift was handed to her worship with a suitable expression o f thanks by the president of the as­sociation, Doug Start, at her resi­dence, 174 Light street, Woodstock, Tuesday afternoon. With Mr. Start -was R. E. Bell, assistant agricul­tural representative of Oxford .' county and acting secretary of the association.Mayor Bernadette Smith, in ack­nowledgment, spoke of the pleas­ure it gave her to take part in the plowing matches last year. The gift, which she highly appreciated, would act as an incentive to work10 Grandchildren "Aid" Oxford WardenCOUNTY HOMEMEETINGThe board of the Oxford health unit is holding Its last meeting of year at the county building on Wednesday afternoon. Ernest Juli is chairman of the hoard.. hi ot Oxford s ship of state, WardenH. I< McBeth, Dereham, presided at his final session in । ^0Un^ Court House. On hand were his 10 grand­children, pictured with him above. Left to right; Carol, seven; Anne, 10; Ellen, two; Susan, four months, children of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. McBeth, Tillsonburg; Johnny, one- Jacquelyn, 12; Judy, 10; Roberta, seven; Ruth, three children of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Douglas, Ingersoll. (Free Press Woodstock Bureau),Final meeting of the year ot the board of management of the Ox­ford County Horne is taking place tonight at the home of H. R. Mc­Beth, retiring warden, will be in the chair. CAPITOL THEATRE AND SENTINEL-REVIEW ENTERTAIN OLD FOLKS' RESIDENTS OF the Oxford founty Home were entertained bn Wednesday afternoon to a showing of Charlie Chaplin’s VUmelight” by the Capitol Thea- |re and the Sentinel-Review. The tarty was arranged through the courtesy of the firm distributing Jar. Chaplin’s film. Corsageswere provided for' the ladies through the courtesy of Dick­sons’ Florists and packages of tobacco for the men by Ernie Parkes Ltd. THE LOWER PHOTO shows a portion of the group about to enter the theatre following tlie presentation. IN THE TOP PHOTO the two oldestin the group, James Venebles and Miss Mary Dorland posed for a picture with some of those taking part in the presentation and arranging for the theatre party. From the left are Alf Bur­man, editor, representing the Sentinel-Review; R. J. Forbes manager of the county home;Road Cost in County Stayed Within BudgetNet expenditure on Oxford coun­ty roads for 1952 will not exceed the approved expenditure, it was reported by the standing commit­tee on county roads at a meeting of the Oxford county council Fri­day. The county share of the cost will be within the amount approp­riated as the county has expended on bridges and culvert work, on which the department of highways.1 Councillor C. D. Sutor (Blen- । heim) moved and Concillor H. P. . Dunn (North Oxford) seconded the . adoption of the report.After several members had paid ’ tribute to the improved condition of the county roads in their dis-]tricts.the report was adopted.a controlled-access highway across the major part of the county, the committee recommended that , the Oxford county council take no ac­tion on the resolution of Ontario county asking for special aid on county roads that were carrying a percentage of provincial traffic.Mr. Venebles, Les McKerrall, chairman of the joint committee which arranged for entertain­ment and treats for the county home residents; Miss Dorland, Tom Naylor, Capitol Theatre manager and Mrs. R. J. Forbes, matron at the county home. (Staff Photos) ■pays 80 psr cent subsidy, the full amount of the appropriation for this type of work, it was stated.In connection with the general account, the report stated that the expenditure would exceed the es­timated expenditure by approxim­ately $200, which was the cost of furnishing the workmen with sick­ness and accident insurance not covered by Workmen’s Compensa­tion.UNDER ESTIMATEUnder tne heading of machinery, the committee reported that the cost of operating the Woodstock and Embro shops would be approx-CHRISTMAS PLANSResidents of the county home, of, whom there are 58, will be having as their share of Christmas cheer a tree which is to be dismantled Christmas morning and a “big" dinner at noon. Gifts for the Christ­mas tree have been donated by various service clubs and institu­tions. Just who will officiate as Santa Claus is not known, but he will be there. In addition the resi­dents are hoping that a television set, which is being provided from a fund organized by L. J. McKer- ra). will be installed before the holiday. A number of radio sets are already in use at the home. The Christmas dinner will be serv­ed by the matron, Mrs. R. J. For­bes, and her staff.Tie Vote in N. OxfordWill Ask For Recountimately $1,300 less than .the mates, while the cost of machinery had been $1,400 than the amount provided.esti-new lessOwing to the heavy cost of cul­verts and work done by the neigh­boring counties on county bridges the program of bridge construction (Ln the county was not completed, but the county expenditure on | bridges and culverts would approx­imate the amount provided for in the estimates, the report stated.i In view of the effort that was being made by the department of highways to relieve Ihe traffic bur­den on county roads by buildingBy GEORGE F. JANESS.-R. Staff WriterThe unusual happened yesterday in the voting in North Oxford for the reeveship. Each of the candidates, H. P. Dunn and George Clendenning, received a total of 294 votes to bring about a complication that was said to never have previously existed inthe history of the township.As a consequence of the tie vote it wag officially announced today the course to be followed will be to ask for a recount of the ballots before Judge Eric Cross of Wood- stock. In view of the pressing fact that the council of the township will have to hold its inaugural meeting in January, it is expected the recount will be held with as little delay as possible,Miss A. E. Seldon, clerk of North Oxford, and Ihe returning officer, said today a similar situation had •never occurred during a period of |5g years, and that It was believed to be without a precedent in the ’ history of the township. The clerk­ship of North Oxford has been in the SeldQQ family for 58 years. Miss Seldon's father, Ihe late Rich.ard Seldon, served in that capacity I not bo elected, the clerk shall pub- for 35 years, and as his successor! Holy declare the result and put — Miss Seldon has served for the ~ ~past 23 years.H. P. Dunn said the total vote polled in the township yesterday, 588, was the largest ever record­ed. Mr. Dunn also said that he is the first man to represent. North Oxford as reeve for four consecu­tive years, and that in yesterday’s election he was seeking his fifth term.Sub section 139, chapter 243, of the Municipal Act. provides as fol­lows in the event of a tie vote:in a conspicuous place and put up, statement1under his hand showing the num­ber of votes lor each candidate and shall forthwith notify a judge of the coflnty or district court of the county or district in which the municipality is situated of the re­sult and the judge shall thereupon"(D If upon the casting up of (he votes two or more Candidates have an equal number of votes whereappoint a time and count the votes cast didates.•*If the certificate of the recount showsplace to re- for such can-of the result that the can-didates still have an equal number of votes the clerk shall forthwith after receiving the certificate glv* a vote tor one or more of thecandidates bo as to decide the both or all of such candidates cnn-lelection.'’ DECEMBER 13, 1853Ninety-Nine Years Ago TodayFirst Train Came to Woodstock562 Foxes Caught In Oxford in '52By STANLEY .1. SMITHNinety-nine hears ago today the first railroad train passed through Woodstock, enroute to London. The Wain consisted of an engine, bag­gage car and four coaches. The coaches were painted red and gol­den letters read "Canada Great Western Railway,” known todayas part of the Canadian Railway system.From the outset, one bitterest controversies of century was occasionedNationalCGW contemplating theof the bythe last the. : buildingof a railroad . , . running from the Niagara frontier to the Detroitriver . . . through a practically unbroken wilderness of trees, rocks and swamps. British finan­cial interests had poured thousands and thousands of pounds sterling into the fantastic proposition, yet, by the time the ribbon of steel had reached the Niagara escarpment, at Dundas, the directors of the road had met their nemesis in the form of a depleted treasury. More­over, a whispering campaign, Sponsored by rival American rail­roads and Atlantic seaboard ship­ping companies, that the CGW would prove another South Sea bubble, did not contribute much to enhance the success of the ven­ture.TO THE RESCUEIn 1850, the Honorable Francis Hincks. MPP. for Oxford county, came to the railway's rescue. He shook up the company's directors, field engineers and other railway Personnel. He then fathered a bill 'hrough the provincial parliament o permit counties to issue deben­tures for the subscription of shares in the uncompleted railway. He hen addressed every county coun­cil between Hamilton and Windsor. Mr. Hincks propounded the theory hat the inhabitants of Canada .Vest would benefit more from the lew railroad than the share or ■jondholders in England. He had acts and figures which were un- leniable. He held public meetings n Woodstock and Oxford village (now Ingersoll) and requested the nerchants and individual citizens o subscribe for shares. He ap- 'eared before the Oxford county , •ouncil. in June, and requested hat that body underwrite £25.000 vorth of stock. Naturally, Reeves and Deputy Reeves, from Norwich. < Dereham. Nissouri and the Zorras :by the council’s wishes. He would ‘ resign his seat and advocate that । the CGW strike a more southern ! route!COMMITTEE SET UP' The council knew that Mr. ; Hincks w*as the soul of integrity and he would follow out his threat ’ of resignation. Upon the motion of 1 J. M. Ross. Embro, and John Harrington, East Zorra, a special railway committee was set up un­der the chairmanship of John Bar­wick, an esteemed resident of Blandford township, to bring in a report al the next session.Mr. Barwick addressed several meetings to the farmers of the back fifties. He admitted that it was an impossibility for the road­bed of the railway to go up and down each concession to serve each farmer! He thought that if the railway went through the mid­dle of the county that it would be treating both north and south far­mers with equality. He pointed out that they were teaming the major­ity of their grain to either Wood- stock or Gxford-Upon-the-Thames and they would still have to do so, railroad or no railroad.It would be remiss if some of’ Mr. Barwick's report was not in­cluded in this article: "Last year, the farmers of Oxford had a sur­plus of 448.062 bushels of wheat over local requrements. We pro­pose to show that to transport this quantity of surplus wheat to Ham­ilton by railroad that a saving of £9.334 12s.6d., will be effected and the whole amount is saved by the grower. Your committee are in­formed by all grain and flour mer­chants, in Woodstock, that they invariably pay 2s.7d. per barrel for the carriage of a barrel of flour from Woodstock to Hamilton. While the G Wproposed to carry one for sixpence, thereby a saving of 2s.ld., per barrel, or 5d. per bushel on wheat will be effected. A saving of 5d. per bushel on 448.062 bushels of surplus wheat,1a little advice in a few words, namely: "Men may talk about the burden of taxes to build a rail road, but the tax which people pay! to be without them is a hundred fold more oppressive."Mr. Barwick went around the bush to obtain his logical conclu­sion that Oxford could not lose on the venture and the county coun-j cil met. on Dec. 2, 1850, and passed a bylaw to subscribe £25,000 to- i wards the building of the railway.)Mr. Barwick addressed the coun-! cil previous to the vote being tak­en and he warned the opponents' "It is a foregone conclusion that1 several other participating munici-) polities will not take out stock if Oxford county refuses." Even the) main objector. Warden Benjamin Van Norman, Tillsonburg a n d Dereham, withdrew his objection and supported the bylaw.Last year wax a bad one for es in Oxford county. The total accounted for, for which the county pays a bounty of 53 each, was 562, being 215 greater than in 1951 and highest for the last six years. The biggest number of; foxes caught or shot in the coun-) ty in recent . years was 640 in 1945. In 1951 the figure was a mere 3-17.MONTHS TOTALThe total for the month of De­cember last for the county was 26, made up as follows: Blandford,) three; Blenheim, seven; East Nis-1 souri, six; North Norwich, one;) South Norwich one; North Oxford two; West Oxford, three, and West Zorra, three.swamped the idea upon the grounds that the railway was be- "ng too far away from their res- wtive townships.The Honorable Hincks had an ice up his sleeve and he decided o play it. He informed the council hat sufficient money had been nromised to bring the railroad to the crest of the escarpment. He been hegee^ by the counties flahk’n" Lake Erie to change the nronos<=*d route and follow the north shore of the* lake to Detroit. He a’so informed them that ho waswould be £2.334.12s.6d, or in other words, Messrs. Andrews, Suther- lan dand company ;and Finkle and company would have given the Ox­ford county farmers £9.334.12s.6d. more for the surplus wheat had there been a railroad from Wood- stock to Hamilton.PLAIN FACTS"Nothing can be more plain than this: if a barrel of flour is worth 20 shillings in Hamilton, and its transportation from Woodstock to there costs 20 shillings and seven-’ pence, it is quite evident that the Woodstock merchant cannot afford to give more than 17s.5d. in Wood- stock. whereas if its transportation costs only 6d. per barrel, he could afford to give 19s.6d., per barrel. The whole of this saving goes into the growers’ pocket; and not only that but whatever the price of wheat might be in Hamilton, thisTIED FOR POSITIONThe occupancy of the seat for North Oxford in county council next year rests between these two men. George Clendening. on the left, shakes hands with the present Reeve, H. P. Dunn, in the county council chamber dur­ing Friday's session. Poth men polled 294 votes in the Dec. 1 election in the township. County Judge Eric W. Cross has set Dec. 12 as a date for the official recount of votes wh:ch has been requested. (Staff Photo!Length Of Service Record Set By North Oxford Reevea representative from Oxford and saving will be the same." jr -fi--- i'-.n r?”w«»vj Mr, Barwick weighed allthetr-.-rnren ent'1’? ofipros. and con-:, in en impartialOxford county then he would abide manner. He closed his report with]North Oxford Tie Vote SettledAfter a tie in the voting in the recent North Oxford election had been confirmed by"> rttSiunt at Woodstock today, the names of the two candidates were placed in a hat, and Miss E. A. Seldon, the returning officer, drew that of the retiring candidate, H. P. Dunn, who was accordingly declared re-elect­ed. He and his opponent, George Clendennlng, both polled 291 votes each at the December 1 election. The recount was held before County Judge Eric W. Cross in the judge’s chamber. Both candidates assisted in the counting with W. A. Calder, Q.C.. who acted as agent for Mr. Dunn. Mr, Dunn will serve ns reeve tor his fifth consecutive year. He is the only man who has sat ax reeve for more than three years.tion was called to one ballot paper which seemed to lie in doubt, but the judge ruled that is was a "Good one". Mr. Dunn was the recipient ol congratulations after his election,The recent tie of 294 votes registered for each of the two can- diates in the election of reeve at North Oxford was the first in 60 years. Miss E. A. Seldon, return­ing officer, stated at the recount Friday. She has been clerk-treas­urer of the township of North Ox­ford for 23 years and her father before her held the position fortSo years.Judge Eric W. Cross presided at the recount which took place in his chamber at the county build­ing. After the tie had been con­firmed Miss Seldon declined to give a casting vote as she was en- tit’?'’ to do. Instead, she placed the mes of the candidates in a ha . rom which she drew that of H. Dunn, the retiring r.eeve. It. is M Dunn's fifth consecutiveyear office and is a record inlong ' serviceW. . Calder, Q.C., appeared asagen. for Mr. Dunn, but George Clendenning. his opponent, was without a representative.NO OBJECTIONThe ballot papers were in five boxes and the recount lasted two and a half hours. At the outset the judge explained that the press could be excluded if the candidates wished, but neither offered objec­tion. While the votes from the sec­ond box were being counted atten- The route of the super-highway planned to by-pass traffic around Woodstock, Ingersoll and London is shown in the map supplied by the Department of Highways for Ontario. The 3S-mile section of the road which will eventually run from Windsor to the Quebec boarder, will be known as High­way No. 401. The four-lane road with controlled access will pass about two miles south of Wood- stock. The highways’ department | announced cloverleafs would be built at provincial highways in- | eluding No. 2 Highway just west of Eastwood, No. 59 near Blow's school and on No. 19 south of Ingersoll.Conservationists To Hold MeetingMembers of the Oxford County consorvation committee are to at­tend the annual meeting of the On­tario Conservation association Zone 1, of which Oxford County is part, at London tomorrow. The meeting will convene at 10.30 a.m. «t Fanshawe Dam, where an in­spection will be made of the tun­nel, the completed structure and the park area. Luncheon will take place at the Hotel London, follow­ed by the chairman’s address.Among the speakers listed for the afternoon are I. C. Marrltt, j Huron District Forester, depart­ment of Lands and Forests, and |D. Omand. Erie District Forester, Department of Lands and Forests on "What’s Doing in Reafforesta­tion in Zone 1”; A. H. Richardson, chief Conservation Engineer, "What's doing in the Conservation Authorities in Zone T’; Professor W. T. Ewen, Soils Department, Ontario Agricultural College, "What's doing in soils in the1 counties of Zone 1", D. N. John­son, secretary Zone 1, David Mc­Ewen, R.R. 4, London, Gordon Harwood, R.R; 7, Woodstock, Cecil Riddle, R.R. 2, Ingersoll, and Al­bert Bowman, Fullarton, "Farm Planning for Conservation Prac­tices." •Other business will Include elec­tion of officers, comments by Dr. E. J. Zavita, chief, division of re­afforestation, Department of Lands and Forests, and F. S. Newman, Regional Forester, St. William’s, forest nursery, Department of Lands and Forests, and consider­ation of recommendations.ounty Home Receives ift of Television SetDie presentation of a television set to the Oxford County Home, on behalf of the many service club members and other individuals who- made contributions towards its purchase, was made last night by Les McKerrall, entertainment chairman for the home, to the residents.In his presentation speech Mr. McKerral stated — "As chairman of the entertainment committee of the Rotary Club, it gives me great pleasure to present to you, on be­half of all the service clubs ofOxford county, and other interest­ed citizens, this television set. It is the sincere wish of the many people whom I am representing that the Old Folks will have many hours of enjoyment from the gift. I would like to take this oppor­tunity to express my thanks to allthose who helped to make this project possible. Therefore, Mr. Forbes, we ask you to accept this television set for the residents of the home.”THANKS GIVENR. J. Forbes, superintendent of the Oxford Cofinty Home, accepted the television machine the resi­dents and, in their behalf, thanked Mr. McKerral and all who had helped in making the gift a reality.He said "Mr. McKerral, on be­half of the residents of the home, Mrs. Forbes and myself wouldtowards the television, s e t es­pecially you Mr. McKerral, our enertainment chairman.”The machine is being installed today and the aerial put up. It will! be in working order some time: this afternoon it is expected; creat­ing a splendid background to! Christmas for the home's resi-' dents.like to convey our thanks to all those who, in any way, made it possible for the installation of the television set in the county home. We are sure- they all will appreci­ate it very much and will certain­ly enjoy it. Again we want to thank everyone who made contributions’ ’Harley McBeth, Salford, was named president of the Ontario Conservation Association Zone 1 at its annual meeting in London yes­terday. He succeeds Roy Dick, looming.j- Other officials of the association for zone 1 are H. G. Taylor, Bel- piont, and Mr. Dick, past presi- pents; Calvin Sutherland, Dorches- |er, vice-president; Leonard John­CONSERVATION MEETINGLTwo Oxford farmers, Gordon Harwood, R.R. 7, Woodstock and Cecil Riddle, R.R. 2, Ingersoll, will take part in a panel discussion on farm planning for conservation practices on Tuesday at the annual; meeting of the Ontario Conserva­tion Association Zone 1. As a pre­lude to the meeting, which is being held in London, the group will con­vene at the Fanshawe Dam for an inspection tour.Salford Man Named OCA Zone 1 Leaderson, London, secretary, and Mon­roe Landon, Simcoe, treasurer.Members of the Oxford county re-forestation committee in atten­dance were G. A. Marshall, West Zorra (chairman); O. O. Carter, Blandford; J. D. Hossack, Embro; F. Walther, South Norwich; J. N. Meathrell, county roads superin­tendent, L. K. Coles, county clerk and treasurer, and R. R Day, secretary.CANADIAN GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION3 3rd A v nihil ConventionTalbot ^ourOt I O BEK 23, 1952Apmu One Dropping into the Oxford County Ho ie last night, the photographer found this group of residents thoroughly enjoyingHOME RESIDENTS their new television set with which they gladly posed. The set was presented to the home by contributions made by Wood-WATCH TELEVISION stock service clubs, other organi­zations and individuals. The idea was sponsored by Les McKer-ral who has visited the home with entertainment each month for the past seven years.— (Staff Photo).W**? 1 -5.25 YEARS OF SERVICEThis beautiful tray was pre­sented to Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Forbes, supervisors of the Ox-vice to the home. The tray was given to them by members of the 1952 3oard of Management. Mr. and Mrs. Forbes farmed for'ord County Home for Ihe Aged, ' . ...for their 25 years’ faithful ser- I 10 years in the Ingersoll districtbefore taking over the supervis­ing job 25 years ago. At pres­ent there are 58 residents in the home..(Staff Photo).Oxford Honored Through Appointment Of H. R. McBeth In Conservation Post’ ’Recently the opinion was expressed on this page that mayors and wardens upon completion of their term in office often turn np ip public life to serve in other useful capa- This was illustrated this week will) theelecticn of Harley R. McBeth of Salford, who has just finished his term as warden of Ox­ford cq, the post of president of Zone 1, the Ontario Conservation Association.»qi wnixw ■ . ■ -iq । qr.. :and stream, improvement works are stop-gap measures, necessary, preventative but not curative. Up stream from the dams are the works of the conservation association, plant­ing of trees in areas selected for their water storage abilities, setting out trees on mar­ginal land which will serve no other useful purpose. The association’s work deals with showing farmers what can be done to con-—(dO) 'JUO ’S30MVU3 lUOdVCIVNV3 M (mssrasuNi;uo 'aniAxvw jhP.kih pjwuoaq jo «nvi>q) uj .lapjntu jo aJfiiaqyn soonj owe an ‘DannnoM kbm januu■•JlflA w u|Uj‘ buim । ouuj jcAjri-pv^aojl-X[muu aqj pauanj [ibC X»[8utpedH|B «0ieuiui-(dD) DSdINNiM<ioiiwM>ioM Aoi 'rvriHimi•jpo.iH [UJ9UO0 jo aaii|uu«|s aq.| Sujjeaq *jwa\ KJgi oqi U| qaipa jo jopuauans lauuoj eqj puu 'ppjuop.-»« num form hrwirAUIHU UWJUOO sapuip aqi ■uojssjauod posnpj—sSuijyAt tpn U« aAOJdde jsnui qotqjw—oayj U31O.1OJ eqi ins 'ouupjq siq »uun poqsqqnd sapuiaw auuqoA-£i sit aAwq u) papuojui A'nvup-iijo yaqoa Jis \wjs|U|iu dtuud qwRpfi CANADIAN GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATIONOCTOBER. 22nd 1952QUEBECANNUAL DINNER AND DANCE 33rd CONVENTION COMBIEN J'AI DOUCE SOUVENANCEParoles de Chateaubriand M61odie d'origine inconnue Arr. F. Darcieux y^k^uunme COMBIEN J'AI DOUCE SOUVENANCE Arrangement F. Darcieux LE PETIT CHAPERON ROUGE M. Blackburn TREES Rasbach JEAN, P'TIT JEAN G. Doret LES CHANTEURS DE LA COLLINE Le titre de cette chanson rappelle la devise du Quebec : “Je me souviens" Cette charmante romance du 19e si^cle est si vite devenue populaire qu'elle s'est r&pandue parmi les peuples d'Europe. On a essay© de traduire Chateaubriand, car la beaute de la m61odie en valait la peine. Les Chanteurs de la Colline ont enregistr6 cet arrangement pour le film “Mon Village" (Sainte-Marie de Beauce) LE PETIT CHAPERON Le c61dbre conte de Perreault est ici para­ phrase bridvement et sur le ton moqueur dans le po^me de Lionel L6veille mis en musique par un des plus jeunes et des plus brillants composi­ teurs du Canada, Maurice Blackburn. The title of this song recalls the motto of the Province of Quebec : “Je me souviens" This charming romance of the 19th century has so quickly become popular that it is widely known among the peoples of Europe. Attempts were made to translate Chateaubriand, for the beauty of the melody was well worth while indeed. The “Chanteurs de la Colline" have recorded this arrangement for the film “Mon Village" (Sainte- Marie de Beauce) ROUGE, M. Blackburn The famous tale by Perreault is here briefly paraphrased in humorous tones in Lionel Le- veille's poem, set to music by Maurice Blackburn, one of Canada's youngest and most brilliant composer. JARDIN D'AMOUR Frederic Keel IN QUELLE TRIM MORBIDE (Manon Lescault) Puccini ESTRELLITA Pons Mlle CONSTANCE LAMBERT TREES, “Poems are made by fools like me, but only God can make a tree". Oscar Rasbach a fait sur 1'immortel poeme de Joyce Kilmer une musi­ que d la fois simple et pleine de grandeur qui est un baume pour I'dme. Rasbach Oscar Rasbach has harmonized this immorta^ poem by Joyce Kilmer in an stately and yet simple soothing way. JEAN, P'TIT JEAN, G. Doret DANSES DU PAYS : La ribanbelle La boheme Danse Ecossaise Aupres de ma blonde Vive la Vie, Vive TAmour LES VILLAGEOIS Jean s'en vient des vignes et trouve sa femme d table avec monsieur l'avocat. Loin de dormer libre cours a sa jalousie, il pref ere manger sa soupe et “laisser courir le chat”. Petit Jean est un philosophe: sa soupe est bonne, il plaint l'avocat. .. Jean is returning from the vineyard to see his wife seated at the table with “Mister Lawyer". Instead of making a showdown of jealousy, he prefers having his soup and leaves things as they are. “Petit Jean" is quite a philosopher . .. the soup is good — and pity on the lawyer. J'ENTENDS LE MOULIN, Liebard J'ENTENDS LE MOULIN ET MOI, JE M'ENFOUYAIS JE LE MENE BIEN MON DEVIDOI Liebard A. Whitehead Lionel Daunais Une chanson du terroir dont le refrain fit la joie des soirees de Quebec. L'harmonisation d'un frangais de Paris, Liebard, degage bien le caractdre folklorique particulier de cette piece. A folklore song which is the joy of Quebec soirees — Harmonized by Liebard of Paris, it highlights the folklore character of this song. ET MOI, JE M'ENFOUYAIS ... Arr. A. Whitehead LES CHANTEURS DE LA COLLINE SEPARATION F. Darcieux Mlle CONSTANCE LAMBERT et LES CHANTEURS DE LA COLLINE . . . Ou la voix de la Conscience. Le mechant, en proie au remords se croit poursuivi par tout© la nature dont les bruits familiers, devenus hos- tiles, le harcelent. Notre podte inconnu, moins grandiloquent que Victor Hugo, nous amuse avec son Cain, sans laisser de servir la morale. ... Or the voice of Conscience. The bad man. a prey to remorse, imagines himself pursued by all nature, the familiar noises of which, having become hostile, torment him. Our unknown poet, less grandiloquent than Victor Hugo, amuses us with his Cain — without failing to serve us a moral. Les Villageois nous reviendront plus tard pour nous entrainer dans une "danse carree". Les Villageois will join us later in an old square dance. JE LE MENE BIEN MON DEVIDOI, Lionel Daunais Un autre air que fredonnaient nos chores Another tune hummed by our grandmothers aieules en vaquant aux soins domestiques. Les while doing the chores. The simple thoughts couplets sont pleins de reflexions naives qui featured in the “vers'' beset the young weaver assaillent la jeune tisserande sagement pench6e dutifully bent over her loom. sur son m6tier. SEPARATION, F. Darcieux “Dors en pensant d moi, reve-moi prds de toi; “Sleep while thinking of me" — “Dream of my sols avec moi sans cesse et sois toute avec moi", being by your side" — “Be endlessly with me Harmonisee d 5 voix mixtes “a capella" avec and all mine '— Harmonized by five mixed solo, cette composition exprime la nostalgie d'une voices “a capella" with solo, a classical ex­ touche bien classique. prassion of nostalgia. k ★ Constance JCamCeU CONSTANCE LAMBERT, young lyric soprano, has won early recog­ nition for her talents as a concert and operatic singer. After years of careful preparation by tutors in Ottawa and Montreal, she took her first big step toward stardom when she won the Grand Award in "Singing Stars of Tomorrow", a radio program that has started many young Canadians on their way to success in the singing world. Miss Lambert has alternated between radio, opera and concert stage with increasing success. She plans early next year to continue her studies and training in Italy. O ChanteuM de ta CMne ★ Some 8 years ago, Mr. MONTGRAIN formed among the Quebec Provincial, employees, a choral society known as the "Chanteurs de la colline or The Singers of the Hill". Since then, they have won renown by performances in radio and screen programs as well as in artistic circles. Their repertory consists of classics, modern and old, gay and serious; we are proud to present this talented group as a highlight of the entertainment program. o "LES VILLAGEOIS" were formed some six years ago by Miss F. Gaumond in Quebec City. "Les Villageois", or villagers, is one of the outstanding groups of its kind on the continent. This group of thirty has contributed much to the revived popularity of the folk dance. Their performances throughout the province are characterized by a great zest and enthusiasm for their work. "Les Villageois" are non-professional in the best sense; their greatest interest is in the renaissance of the folk dance, not only those of Canada but of other countries, as a part of our culture. For several years this unique group were featured on the CBC national network program "Soiree Canadienne", which originated from Quebec City. Their dances and demonstrations capture the gaiety and grace of the village dance. THE CHATEAU FRONTENAC, QUEBEC THIRTY-THIRD CONVENTION ■ ■ ■ TRENTE-TROISIEME CONGRES CANADIAN GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES BONNES ROUTES ■Annual Zbinne^L - - - ^bcne/L Annuel October twenty-second, Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-two Vingt-deuxieme jour d’octobre Mil neuf cent cinquante-deux CHAIRMAN . . - PRESIDENT Hon. Merrill D. Rawding, President of the Canadian Good Roads Association President de I'Association Canadienne des Bonnes Routes TOASTS - - - SANTES HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN SA MAJESTE LA REINE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES LE PRESIDENT DES ETATS UNIS ADDRESS - - - DISCOURS Hon. MauriceT. Duplessis, Prime Minister of the Province of Quebec Premier Ministre de la Province de Quebec presented by - - pre sente par Hon. Antonio Talbot, Minister of Roads of the Province of Quebec Ministre de la Voirie de la Province de Quebec ENTERTAINMENT ■ - - DIVERTISSEMENTS Soiree a Quebec Constance Lambert, Soprano Les Villageois (Folk dancers ' Danse de folklore) Les Chanteurs de la Colline DANCE DANSE Menu . Seafood Cocktail Coquetel aux Fruits de Mer Consomme with Sherry in Cup Consomme au Sherry en Tasse Roast Stuffed Brome Lake Duckling, Rouennaise Caneton du Lac Brome Roti, Farci, Rouennaise Buttered New Green Beans Haricots Verts Frais au Beurre Croquette Potatoes Pommes de Terre Croquettes Coupe Frontenac Petits-Fours ->»«<- DEMPT ASSE “ . . . . The road is not built for a thousand years; yet in a sense it is. When a road is once built it is a strange thing how it collects traffic, how every year as it goes on, more and more people are found to walk thereon and others are raised up to repair and perpetuate it and keep it alive." Robert Louis Stevenson (1894) 15 YEARS AGOTributes were paid to Warden C., F. Beagley of Embro. at the an nual warden's banquet, held at Uie New Commercial Hotel,Warden C. F. Beagley presided over a program ot entertainment presented at the county home for the old folks.Reeve T. J. Costello of Bland-; ford township, proposed to coun­ty council that the children's shelter be abolished and replaced by a receiving station and small staff.10 YEARS AGOAlvin McKay, reeve of West Zorra, was elected warden of Ox­ford county for 1942 oh the 14th ballot. The runner-up was Reeve Burt Martin of Blenheim.Oxford county council decided enlarge Its health program and appoint a third nurse to assist Miss Grieve and Miss Stillman.A third nurse was appointed by Oxford County Council health com­mittee, to the county staff, Miss Vera Kennedy of South Hunting­ton, Long Island.County Clerk Ken Roth and; County Councillor Fred. Day, Em­bro, attended the annual conven­tion of the Ontario Educational Aa-f social ion in Toronto.Deputy Sheriff J. B. Martin re- isumed his duties at the court house after several weeks Illness.J. N. Meathrell, Oxford county engineer, was speaker at a con­vention of engineers in London, ori the subject “Winter Road Mainten-) ance”.The township of North Oxford had the smallest acreage under cultivation of any in Oxfprd, with 7200 acres, a survey showed.Oxford county council road com­mittee made a tour of inspection of the' county roads, headed by the chairman, Reeve H. B. Martin.Warden and Mrs. Alvin McKay entertained 70 guests at luncheon at the New Commercial Hotel, in­cluding members of the county council, county officials and their, wives. !L. M. Ball, Woodstock barrister,, was appointed magistrate of Wood-, stock and Ingersoll courts, during the absence of Magistrate R.XG. Groom on active service.Hector Symons and Len Coles were delegates from the Woodstock Lions Club to the Lions Interna­tional convention in Toronto.The price of bread . at Embro dropped one cent to 7 cents per loaf.L. M. Ball. Woodstock lawyer,' began his duties as magistrate of Woodstock police courts, during the absence of Magistrate Groom on war service and was welcomed by Crown Attorney Craig McKay and Mayor Hayball.County council with Warden Al­vin McKay, met for their Septem­ber session in a rather chilly at­mosphere as there was no heat in the court house, while the new chimney was being built.In response to an appeal by Hon. Col. H. N. Ubelacker of the Oxford Rifles and Lieut. Fred Brown, county council made a grant of $500 to send comforts to the Oxford Rifles (Active) in B.C.Work was started on building a' new brick chimney at the court house, to replace the old metal chimney. Henry Vogel of Tavis­tock was awarded the contract.Kenneth A. Roth, Oxford county clerk and treasurer, died at Wood- stock General Hospital in his 27th year. He succeeded his father the late Adam Roth just two years previously.Len Coles was elected president of the Woodstock Badminton club with L. R. Lloyd, vice-president; H. J. Canfield, secretary and J. L. Browne, treasurer.| Warden Alvin McKay and county1 'council held a meeting to consider applications for the position of county clerk, to succeed the late Kenneth Roth,Leonard K. Coles, Woodstock, was appointed Oxford county clerk and treasurer, out of 27 applica­tions, to succeed the late Kenneth Roth.Oxford county council held itg final session of the year with War­den Alvin McKav presiding.Oxford county council sat until midnight at-Its final meeting of a four-day session, to wind up the year's business. Warden Alvin Mc­Kay presided.Iff YEAR* AGOReeve C. F. Beagley of Embro was elected warden ot Oxford county for 1937 and was the young­est warden elected for many yearsN. M. Marshall, newly elected reeve <yf Norwich village was the youngest reeve ever to occupy that position In Norwich.County council, with Warden C. F. Beagley presiding concluded Ils January session with a 'n light meeting. The sum of $52,000 was to be spend, on county roads.H. W. Sutherland, Embro, was elected president of the Orford County Library Association at the inaugural meeting. Miss Irene Cole Ingersoll, was secretary.I Oxford county’s first seed fair was held in Woodstock city hall | auditorium. Willis Marshall and AleX Muir were first prize winners.About 17,000 small trees were distributed among the school chil­dren of Oxford, five to each, to be planted around their homes.Tavistock council set the tax rate for 19B7 a 30 miljs.County and township officials of Oxford, Perth and Norfolk met at the Woodstock court house for a | conference on roads.The June session of Oxford coun­ty council opened at the court­house with Warden C. F. Beagley of Embro presiding.F. L. Pearson, secretary of the Oxford Law Association, announc­ed receipt of an offer of a por-i trait of Judge James Mitche^, one! of the early judges of the district about 1826, to be hung in he' courthouse library.C. E. Sutherland, Woodstock ex­mayor and prominent citizen, was appointed sheriff and surrogate court clerk of Oxford, combining the two positions held by Sheriff William McGhee and Peter Mc­Donald.County council decided to change the name of the county home to “Home for the Aged’’, by which it was to be known in future.R. J. Forbes, manager of he Oxford county home, was re-elect­ed president of the Ontario Associ­ation of managers and matrons at the annual convention in St. Cath­arines.A prisoner at Oxford county jail, John Belcastro, acting as cook while awaiting deportation, scaled the wall and made his escape.Woodstock tennis players defeat­ed Waterloo players in a friendly match, in all five events. The Wood- stock players were Len Coles, Cor­rigan Pearson, Len Taylor and Bob McDougall.A municipal picnic for county employees, councillors, ex-council­lors and their families, was being planned to be held at Southside Park., Warden C. F. Beagley’s home run was the feature of a softball game at the annual picnic of coun­ty officials at Southside Park.The new floodlighted tennis' courts at Chalmers United Church, [ Woodstock, were officially opened. Carl Ekins, president of the club, formally turned on the lights. Bob MacDougall and Len Coles played a feature match.Ex-warden William Holmes of Ottervile, was elected president of tlhe Oxford Ex-wardens' Associa­tion at the annual meeting, suc- needing Ex-warden C. W. Carroll, jJohn B. Martin. Bright, was appointed deputy sheriff of Oxford county, under Sheriff C. E, Suther­land.Warden C. F, Beagley and mem­bers of Oxford county council, were taken on a tour of inspection of the Ontario Hospital by Dr. D. O, Lunch, medical superintendent.Samuel R. Wallace, former Ox­ford warden and a veteran of the Fenian Raids, died at his home in Burgessville in his 94th year, flOxford county council decided to petition the Dominion government for a uniform observance of Re­membrance Day and make it a full holiday.Oxford cotH proceed to W accredited ca?B^Blive.A prisoner *1jail, while ;,l 'r.. J.r;;yard. wh< n kJ! alone• ®The March session »county council openedhouse with Warden Mcmtosh pre-1 siding.The Ontario Good Roads Ass* I ociatlon announced it would p^y I tribute to the late Andrew ^at- ’ tullo, Woodstock, found of the good roads movement and forftier MPP., in the form of a plaque on the Pattulo fountain on Wood- stock city hall square.The entire county council were guests of the Woodstock Rotary Club at its weekly luncheon meeting. President P. L. Canfield presided and welcomed the visi­tors.Woodstock jail was quarantined when a prisoner, awaiting removal to Guelph reformatory’, was found to have nm all pox.Woodstock tennis stars defeated the London Ontario Hospital play* ers in a Western Ontario league match. The Woodstock players', were Len Coles, B. Wilson, G.| Coles and R. Sinclair.The E. J. Coles Co. store, W4bd- stock was to be known in f'nure as the Canadian Department stor­es, Woodstock branch, having been_ taken over as one of a chain of 22 stores.A portrait of William McIntosh, warden of Oxford county, was added to those of his predecessors in the council chamber at the court house.A reunion of the Coles family 1 after a separation of 45 years, was I held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J E. J. Coles, Graham street, Wocd-B stock.O. C. Powers of Norwich and! W. M. Green, Embro. passed the! examinations of the Medical Coun-" cd of Canada. Both were graduat­es of the University of Western Ontario.Mayor B. C. Parker, Woodstock, received a letter from officials of t Salford, England, requesting par- | ticulars about Salford. Ontario, of which they had heard.Oxford county council received praise for its paving work of the year from R. C. Muir, Department of Highways engineer, at a ban­quet following the opening of new­ly paved sections.The annual warden’s banquet was held at the Hotel Oxford. Woodstock, with the warden Oxford County, William McIn­tosh as host. * 1Sixteen applications for the posi­tions of manager and matron of Oxford county home, were under consideration by the county coun­cil.Mr. and Mi’s. Robert J. Forbes were appointed by county council to be manager and matron of Ox­ford county home, succeeding Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parker, retired.L. C. Ecker, superintendent of the Oxford Children’s Aid Society, presented his annual report to county council and was compli­mented on the work done.A. L. Bushell was appointed clerk of Norwich at a special meet­ing of the village council. Brant County Official Honored?.eeve E- A- Wright Miss Ida Montgomery, deputy clerk treasurer of Brant County, Mrs. Wright, and Clerk-Treasurer ,R. E. W. Lawrason attended the warden's dinner : Miss Montgomery, who has served\45 years in the clerk's office, was presented with a set of luggage by the county. She will retire dt the end of this month. (Photo bvMarshall). ' .Last of Oxford Royal Oaks Moved at School GroundsINNERKIP, April 11 — A small oak tree commem­orating the coronation of the late King George VI has been transplanted on the grounds of S.S. No. 3, Bland­ford Township school.It is the only one of three sent to Oxford County schools that is still growing.It was sent to Canada from the “Royal Oak Tree” in Windsor Park, England.