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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1960-01-29, Page 6s-vwx utotos ',l xl'-OSi!roli, Sl1Aromai,. oNp., JANUARY' A,- FARMERS WIN PRIZES r BRUSSELS JAMBOREE GATHERING The 'Chain, Saw Jamboree held 3Brussels. Town Hall and sponsor- ect ,by PPllard's Chain Saw, of Brussels,; --•-was attended by over 29Q pegple, With the Morse Chain Saw school, the attendance dou- •h1ed any other one.held in Onthrio. Twenty-seven prizes were award- ed: filing vise, donated by Farm - era' Supply, Brampton, " winner, Hans-• Weller; chain, donated by Morse Chain $aw Co„,, winner, Os- • ten Cook, Belgrave; hard hat, don- ated by McCulloch Co. of Canada, winner, Lorne .Wall, Lucknow; gas can, donated by McCulloch Co. of Canada, winner, George Webster, Lucknow; six cans McCulloch oil, donated by McCulloch of Canada; winner, Roy Robinson, Belgrave; two gallons oil, donated by Cas- trol Oil of Canada; winner, Nor- man Stevenson, Brussels; eight prizes given of one gallon of oil, donated by Castrol Oil Co. of Can- ada; winners, Leo Deitmer, Geo. Evans, John Rinn, Hugh Rinn, Brussels; Ernest Beecroft, Bel - grave; Alvin Schiell, Atwood; Jno. McConnie, Wingham; 16 prizes, one tape donated by J. I. Case Co., winner, Alvin McDonald, Brus- sels; Morse chain, donated by Morse Chain Co., winner,. Lloyd ' Wheeler, Belgrave; File -N -Joint, donated by Diesel Equipment, win- ner, James Wilson, Atwood; $10 worth of merchandise, donated by Ladman Power Equipment, win- ner, Geo. Bender, R.R. 1, Neu- stadt; Oregon Chain, donated by London Farm and Garden Tractor, winner, Dave• McLean, Blyth; $10 worth of merchandise, donated by Ladman Power Equipment, win- ner, Frank Cooper, Belgrave; five prizes of one wedge each, donated by Diesel Equipment, ' Toronto; winners were Hartley Kritzer, Lis- towel; John Purdon, Wingham; Tom Millar Brussels; Jack Wil- lrae, Brussels; Pat Somers, Blyth. The dance which was to follow was postponed because of a death in the town and it will be held on Thursday, Jan. 28, with the fol- lowing prizes: Chain Saw Queen, Chain Saw King, best lathy clog - ger, best man clogger, best lady bushwacher costume, best man bushwacker costume. Mary: "So you bought a new fur coat after all. I thought you said your husband could not afford it this year." Jean: "So I did,'but we had a stroke of luck. My husband broke his leg and the insurance company paid him $300." 0 0 'There's one oP4he smartest- gals 'n'Iown1" She's stretching her home improvement dollar by call ing us in the winter when we're not too busy—when we're glad to get Interior renovation jobs. Next summer we may not have time for a job like this. By having it done now, she's getting a better and a faster job because skilled workers are more productive. • Somewhere around your home or place of business there's a job to be clone. It ��•'•"'"N, will, pay you to do it now. • HELP YOURSELF AND AT THE SAME TIME HELP YOUR COM- MUNITY TO INCREASE EMPLOYMENT THIS WINTER. CALL YOUR NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OFFICE FOR ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE. Issued 6y authority of the Minister of Labour, Canada 0005 :Tothe i ditoa tits'Of Activity 40 Years Ago , 240 West Park - St., Lapeer, Michigan. Editor, The Huron Expositor: It. seems that it was only yester- day—but by golly, it was 45 or 46 years ago,' when four ambitious young men decided one evening in autumn, that it would be nice to go over to Hensall for some—I be- lieve it was—ice cream. An way, it was a desert of some kid that could be had in a large white brick building near Hensall's railway station. ' But how to get over to Hensall. Well,' someone whispered that re- pairs were underway at the Bruce - field station. "Jigger house" and the jigger was sitting just off the main track. It could be put on the "main line" and slowly pushed toward Hensall. It was a dark night. One could see a train head- light miles distant. "Let's gel" said one. That was it. The four young men carefully, very carefully, placed that old caravan of yonder years, onto the tracks, pushed gently, very gently over the Bayfield Road crossing (no one in sight), and then they "pumped" on through Kippen to Hensall. After a couple of hours of visit- ing at Hensall—now for the return trip. These four ambitious, enere getic young men (three are still living) strolled back to their "train". It had been taken off the track just north of the mills or elevators. It had mired a little in the soft earth following a rain downpour. There was (so I heard) a lot of pushing, tugging, grunting. to get the "rail wagon" onto the track again, but eventually the .act was accomplished. Then, off for Brucefield. Just 'north of Kippen a distant railway engine whistle sounded into the night. Sure' enough there was a train coming. It was .dark, very dark. Where is the next farm gateway? they wondered. Again the train whistled. -There was a light coming for sure north of Beecefield—or maybe closer. Sud- denly one shouted, "Here's a farm gateway!" With the dear old jig- ger half -off- the .track ,one remem- bered, "Why that's the late pas- senger train at Clinton we hear." The headlight that supposedly had been visible wasn't there any more. Back on the steel again, all hands again "pumped"' a quarter of a mile. "Oh! Oh! There's the headlight-ag sure!" said one. All could- see."`Where are we? Keep going! etch for a gate - Way!" There was another one. Off the steel came the jigger. •And off went the light again. They watch- ed. They groaned. "Well, we nev- er. should - have attempted this trip," said one. About 20 minutes passed before the rail -wagon was on the track again, and on to Brucefield. It was halted at the road crossing and gently pushed to 'its proper place, and all four— once-energetic;, ambitious young men, went their separate ways home. They had joined in a pledge never, never to mention this incident to anyone, at least for several years. . How come I know so much about it? It's a good question! But no comment-- even after 45 or 46 years. But T have a feeling that pumping those ' old-time jiggers wasn't easy—it is really no way to travel. Sincerely, -. JIM O'NEILL A cranky old man invested in one of the new hearing aids that are almost invisible. A few days later he retiirried to the store to express his delight. I'll bet your family 'likes it too," said the salesman. "Oh, they don',t know I've got it," said the old fellow. "And am I having fun! In the past two days I've changed 'my will twice!" T 1T 1T 1T iT 1T iTI.T.LT GOING GOING GONE! V FERTILIZER 6.00 PER TON SAVINGS ON ,-• `tt ,i FARMERS ! — This is your Last Chance to buy your Fe ments for this year at this •-SPECIAL JANUARY DI EXAMPLE: t+, er Require-' UNT! 2 - 12 - 10 . _ - _.. ,$43.QO PER TON "Order To -day and._. Make Extra Profits This Year" Aeroprilts- Now in Stock at a' .Special Saving To ' You PHONE 775 "The Most Value For,, the Farmer's Dollar" • • SEAFORTH ITITITLTIT±T±Ti- JUNIOR CITIZEN — FIRST CLASS IS PRODUCT OF MINOR - HOCKEY Junior Citizen . First Class!_. He's a Most Valuable Player . in any league! Minor Hockey is an important training ground for hundreds of thousands of Canada's best, in hundreds ofjcommunities throughout the country today. As one contribution to this im- portant character building aspect of Minor Hockey, and as a proven .incentive to good. junior ; citizen- ship itizenship among the thousands of Cana- dian youngsters who play -in boys' hockey leagues across the country, the Robin Hood Trophy" is again being pres n ed for competition during the160 season. In announcing continuance of the trophy' program, a company ex- ecutive said that the gratifying and heartwarming response from tro- phy winners,league officials and community leaders to the first year's trophy program proved the worth and merit of these annual awards for th'e best all-around boy in each of the hundreds of local hockey leagues operated across the country for boys 13 years of age• and under. We are extremely pleased to be working with those dedicated peo- ple .who devote so much of their leisure time to providing organized WINTHROP TheMS and WA of Cavan Church, Winthrop; will, meet on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at AZ p.m. Cir- cle 4 will have charge of the pro- gram, and Circle 3, the lunch. Win-P-ri-zes , At Edelweiss Euchre ._ A pleasant evening was spent in the I.O,O.F. Hall on Monday when Edelweiss . Lodge .. entertained at euchre. Mrs. Keith Sharp was mis- tress of ceremonies. The winners were: ladies, first, Mrs. Norman Riehl; -lone hands, Mrs. Thomas Kays•, consolation, Mrs.• Lorne .Carter; men,F first, Harvey Dolmage; lone hands, Ar- thur Parker; consolation, Lorne Carter. ' hockey for these boys," he said. "'Their guidance and counselling cannot help -but producefiner .citi- zens and we are happy' to-co-oper= ate in this Worthwhile activity." During 1959, the first season ,r the trophy, more than 1,000 bo s, in all 10 provinces, were selected by local league officials, who bas- ed their selection on a Player's Creed which was drawn up.for the young players. The creed, in addi- tion -to urging every, boy to tr-ain. and keep fit in order to play.fo his peak capacity, emphasizes the im- portance of good behavior , in school, the, home and the commun- ity at large. A crest, a' personal parchment scroll containing the Player's Creed, and the trophy itself, all become the permanent prop"r"'ty of each winner. WINCHELSEA The Winchelsea euchre was held, at the schpol on Monday night with four tables playing. Prizes went to: ladies, high, Mrs. Elson Lynn; men's high, Jack Hern; lone hands, Mrs. John Coward; consolation,' Wayne Prance. Mrs. Fred Wal- ters and Mrs. Elson Lynn were the hostesses. Mrs. Garnet Miners visited Sun- day with. Mr. and Mrs.. Howard Johns,: Elimville North. Miss Kay Horne, of London, spent the weekend at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Kerslake visited on Friday evening with ly1r. and Mrs., Russell King and fam- ily, Crediton. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Waiters, San- dra and Judy visited in Clinton on Sunday. with MI. •and Mrs. Bill Pinning. Mrs. Philip Hern, of 'Sunshine, fell and broke her Thg. She will be in a cast for some, time. The Alaskan was, brought into court to answer a charge of big- amy. It seemed he had a wife in Fairbanks. and 'another in Juneau. The judge glared at the wrong- doer and demanded, "How could you do such a thing?" Replied •the bigamist: "Fast dog team.',' CLEM STEFFLER ,HEADS FAIR ADVANCE PLANS FOR CENTENNIAL The annual meeting of the East Huron Agricultural Society was held on Friday at the close of a banquet in ., St. John's Anglican Church, Brussels, served by the women of the church. Grace was said by Rev. K. W. Jaggs, rector, of the church. Guests at the head table were introduced, by Wilfred Shortreed. They were M. and Mrs. Richard Procter, Rev. K. W. ,Jaggs, Mr. and Mrs: Norman Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. Clelff Stef- fler, Mr. and Mrs. Wt J. Turnbull, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Shortreed, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Matheson. Clem Steffler, president , of the Brussels fair board, i spoke briefly thanking the directors, associate directors, and lady directors for their fine co: operation in directing. the successful 1959 fair. He noted that $400 - $500 in voluntary labor had been donated to improve the fair premises: Material /or a new fence to encircle the grounds was given by a local business man; new washrooms were installed in the palace. He described .tile 1959 fair es "as good a fair as vl ,have• ever had" and announcedethat "19,61 is the centennial year for Brussels fair." . Richard Procter expressed the appreciation of the fair • board to the women of St. John's Chureh for the dinner; Reeve Clifford Dunbar, of Grey township, and Gordon Wilkinson, of Morris town- ship council, assured the board of their interest in the fair's progress. Mrs. W. J. Turnbull, reporting for the women's division, announ- ced that the new prize lists are ' almost ready to be mailed. She pointed out that several new ex- hibitors had -been added, the flow- er` show had been outstanding, the children's competitions` very fine. New officers in the women's di- vision are: president, Mrs. Earl Cudmore ; vice - president, Mfg. Jack Lowe; secretary -treasurer, Mrs. James Mair. James Mair, representative for District No. 8 (six fairs in Perth and 10 in Huron), reported on dis-' trict activities, chief of which was an increase in the county grant obtained, • Hank Bellmati, leader of 4-11 Tractor Clubs in Huron County, explained that it, Seiet 'p r+r Head Huron Leaders' Club A young Usborne township farm- er, Howard Pyzti; of R.R. 1, Centra- lia, was elected president of the Huron County 4-H Club Leaders' Association at the . annual meeting in Clinton pn Monday. He succeeds Farmers' Union Meets in Seaforth The monthly -melting of Seaforth local of the Ontario Farmers' Un- ion was held in the Town Hall. The president told members that there would not be any interim payment up to the end of ,the year on eggs, but these past months' would be. on the year's average to the end of September, ,1960. The basic price for hogs is $22.65 per cwt. . Some •members stated they had not received their numbers for deficiency payments: The president'••advised them 'to Write again, as they have to have a number to receive deficiency payments. Mel. Tebbutt, a farmer from Markdale, was introduced by the president, Ile spoke on deficiency payments andw,4he coming hog vote. He stated the deficiency pay- ments are Union policy, but the Union is_striving to have them 'paid on 100 per cent parity on hogs and eggs. He stated that a lot of people are going to be disappoint-. ed, on theehog vote. They think hey are voting on the marketing board, put the vote is only on the plan. It is not known what will be on the ballot. ' He was questioned why the'Gov- ernment hadset the price of hogs at 80 per cent of; a 10 -year aver- age. He.thought-the large storage of pork had something to do with He stated that the Farm Union had written ,into the Act that the price had to bear the cost of pro- duction. The• other farm organ- ization asked for 65 to 85 per cent. of parity. is a one-year club, and is held once in five or six yeakie eachk centre of Huron Cott:tr. rt'i5. not to teach mechanics but is aimed at teaching all phases of tractor safety and the good care and maintenance 'of machinery. He in- troduced Harvey Godbolt who pre- sented the Massey -Ferguson tro- phy to Murray Hoover for high standing in the 4-H Tractor Club. "The' County Squires", a vocal quartette from Listowel, presented a program of barber shop- airs. Members are Grant Bitton, Bob Smith, Cal 'Rocker, Mack Pratt, with the manager Jim Reid, and pianist Glen Thompson. Norman S. Hoover, secretary - treasurer, presented the financial stateent of the fair board. The total grants to the fair are' $3,945, mad up of $1,12$ from the Prov- ince of Ontario, $30 from commer- cial, $181 from field crops, $257 from Huron County, $950• -from municipal and _$1,418 from dona- tions. Total admission was $913.75, total receipts were $7,277.6$; total prizes paid_ out., $3.254, Total ex-• $enditure 'for improvements was 1,901 (grounds $583, new equip- ment $158, washrooms $1,160). Wilfred Shortreed, reporting fer the -nominating committee, gave a following names of new direc- tors: Clem Steffler for a three- year period; Edison Wilson (Grey) for three years; Clifford Bray, (Grey) for one year to finish term of Fred Kilpatrick who has moved away; Murray .Huether (Brussels) for three years; Richard Procter (Morris) for three years. Edwin Martin and Carl Hemingway are auditors. N peelod of discussion followed with ideas for new classes, or'ways pf exhibiting. A suggestion was made that a fair is judged by the service it gives to the comma y and to agriculture. Following adjournment, a direc- tors' meeting was •held. Clem Steffler was re-elected president, with vice-presidents, Richard Proc- ter and Robert Grd"3by. Seeretary- treasurer Norman S. Hoover was re'engaged...An invitation is to' be sent to 'have the Banner Counties A rshite Club hold its Red--and- White Day. Iti .,, iisseis on fair' Day. ' Mrs. George Clifton, lady direc- tor for. Huron, spoke a few words. She stated that she enjoyed work- ing for the Union and was ,willing to help any Local . that wished so. She thought. we did not given Gor- don Hill, President of ; Ontario, credit for what he was doing for farmers. Varna Lodal are sponsoring a training school in the agriculture board rooms, Clinton, some time in February, and asked other Lo- cals to attend. The annual brief to -the Frost cabinet will be pre- sented early in February. The modern girl's hair may look like a mop, but that doesn't worry her -- she ..doesn't know what a myp looks like. ; , FEDERATION - NEWS Ron McMichael, of Wroxeter. George Underwood, of R.R. 1, Wingham. was named vice-presi- dent, and Maurice Hallahan, of Bel - grave, secretary -treasurer. Directors will be: Beef Jim Smith, Brussels; dairy, Cliff laray, Brussels; swine, Bili Turnbull, Brussels; tractor, Bob Henry, Blyth• grain, Jim Renwich, R.R. 1, Clifford; field crops, Larry Wheatley, R.R. 1. Dublin. The retiring president was nam- ed representative to the Huron County Federation of Agriculture. .Bruce ivIcCorquodale, associate agricultural representative f o r Perth, organized discussion groups which led to an exchange of var- ied ideas. Included tri the prob- lems discussed were: How to keep members interested through to completion of projects; how to maintain ,interest of the older members. 'Some of -the conclusions includ- ed: That interested parents create interested club members; :, that more emphasis should be placed on the club member rather than on his project. Two veteran club leaders •who have belonged to the association since its inception in 1952_.gav_e suggestions pertaining to club work. Ross Marshall, of Kirkton, suggested organizing a centrally - located senior club to care for senior 4-11 members. Achievement night for Huron in 1960, the climax of all 4-H activi- ties, will be December 2 at the South Huron District High School, Exeter. A change in age regulations will • Horticult.uralists - Name Officers Mrs. Earl Cudmore was elected president of Brussels Horticultural Society at the annual meeting held in the Library. She succeeds Mrs. W.' H. Bell. • Mrs. 'Ella Shurrie, in her secre- tary-treasurer's report, stated the society had handled $815.00, spend- ing $195.00 in civic improveMent. The society had met the third Mon- day. of every other month, holding six meetings. Ten beds of flowers throughout the town had been car- ed for, besides planting shrubs, bushes, roses, etc:, at various lo- cations. The society''had sponsored con- tests in the making of bird houses and posters, also the best decorat- .ed homes .and business places at the Christmas • season. Flowers had been sent to the sick, also to the different churches. The socie- ty had 86 members in 1959. Other officers elected were: vice- presidents, Mrs. R. W: Stephens and Mrs. D. A. Rahn; directors, Mrs. Robert Gemmell, Alfred Knight, Mrs. H. B. Kerney, Mrs. Amy Speir, Mrs: Wm. Wheeler, Mrs. Lorne Nichol, Mrs. Andrew Coutts, Mrs. W. H. $ell, 'Mrs. Lloyd Kernaghan, Mrs. James W. Armstrong;. auditors, Miss Addie Cardiff and Mrs. D. C. Matheson. Alfred Knight and D. A. Rann were` named delegates to the On- tario. Horticultural meeting, in Harrfilton, March 10 'and 11. By J. CARL HE INGWAY Huron CountyFar Forum F held their annual meetin on Januar- Y 14 in the -Blyth Memorial Hall with about 40 'members attending. Bob McMillan, chairman, presided and• stated that .the decrease in farm forums seemed to be due to the fact that many projects, such as the organization ofco-ops, and the building of community centres, have been .completed, Farm for- ums, however, are still even more important now to formulate ideas for the betterment of farm pee- ple, . Warren Zurbrigg, County Feder- ation president, .stated in his re- marks that farm forum was born of necessity in the depression, but fails to be appreciated' by young farmers who do not ,Remember those days. It could happen again.. This is an opportune time for these same young men to attend their farm' for'bins and Tay the _ plans that will prevent the depression of the "thirties" returning in the "six- ties". • - Ken Stewart, president of McKil- lop Township Federation, told of the Wprkshop that will be held"' February 8, 9 and 10, On the 8th, deficiency payments will be the topic in the Brodhagen Commun- ity Centre; on the 9th the topic will be Cilp-ops. and Credit Unions,' in the Library, Seaforth.;.,.,-on.. the 10th, Producer Marketing will be disreussed at, Brodhagen. These are afternoon meetings from 2 to 4. On the final evening a social will be held in the Brodhagen Com- munity Centre with Fred Peel, manager of Highland Shoes, Sea - forth, showing pictures of his trip to Russia. Following the meeting of the Farm Forum, the directors met and elected -Juhrr Solders, Zurich,- chairman, urich,chairman, and Rolance William, Exeter, vice-chairman. On January 20, delegates of Ontario Hog Producers Ina irr o- ronto.. The object of the meeting was to •'find out the opinion of these delegates and -the producers that they represent on the present method of sale Of hogs. Of the al- most 400 attending, only six or seven were 'opposed to the pres- ent method. Yet it seems that a vote must be held. Hon. W. A. Goodfellow stated last fall that the method of sale must be modified to have the con- fidence of thine concerned. Since the present Method. seems to have the confidence of the producers we can only conclude that it must be changed to get the confidence of the processors. Also no definite new method has been suggested, therefore we can only conclude that as far as the 'processor, is concerned any change would be an improvement. The objective of all this marketing legislation was • to improve the bargaining position of the producer,, so let us be sure that we retain what we have until such time all a definite new Method is suggested that will Anther improve; the bargainingy lidsition of pro: & eta, be made in the Huron clubs in that all members must be 12 by Jan. 1, 1961; and not have reached their 21st birthday by Dec. 31 of this year. More than 50 leaders represent- ing 26 clubs attended the -meeting at which the Ontario Department of Agriculture tendered a noon . banquet at Hotel Clinton in appree elation o4 the leaders' services. Douglas H. Miles, agricultural representative for Huron, and Don Grieve, associate • representative, were hosts. A welcome was extended from Clinton by Mayor Herbert Bridle,' while greetings were brought from Hurgn "County council, by the reeve of Turnberry township, John Wil- lits. The chairman of the agricultur- al committee of Huron County council, Valentine Becker, reeve of Hay township, was among speakers during the day -long pro- gram. A report on a 4-H short course for leaders was presented by Ted Dunn, of Bayfield. • Try . tIoyd' s 10 0 Down CASH or- TRADE Down Monthly '57 Meteor Rideau • $169 459 'Automatic, radio,. - two-tone. - '56 Chevrolet Sedan $139 $49 Two-tone '55,d Pontiac Sedan $129 Two-tone. '56 Ford Ranchwagon $149 ' Automatic,. radio, • Thunderbird motor. '54 Meteor A/T 2 -door $89 Automatic, radio, '53 Monarch "Sedan ::: -'$li9 $38" '54 Rambler :" $59 $35 '53 Pontiac Sedan $69 $38 New paint job, new tires. '52 Ford One -Ton $49 $23. '49 Ford 4 $5 $9 '50 Ford $15 $11 '50 Chev. Suburban'$19 $12 $46 $51 $42 i�yd's The Showplace of FINE USED CARS STRATFORD 150 Downie St. `PHONE 869 ANNUAL MEETING and BANQUET Tuckersmith Federation of Agriculture Tuesday, February 9, 1960 at 7:00 o'clock E'mondville United Church :. GUEST SPEAKER — JAMES JACKLIN, of •Chesley ADMISSION $1.50 Tibkets may be purchased fro, jany of the Dire c'tors.. , WILLIAM ROGERSON; Pres. 'JOHNBROADFOO'i, "Sec. 1959 CHEV. "8" BEL AIR 4 -DOOR HARDTOP A.T. ; Radio ; . Low Mileage ' 1957 'PONTIAC "8" SEDAN—A.T., Radio - 1957 OLDS SEDAN—A.T. 1957 CHEV. COACH J.9511. :FORD STAP GN WAGON'. b6 FORt) SEDAN 1955 MONARCH SEDAN—A.T. 1954 DODGE SEDAN - 1949 CHEVt SEDAN — $175.00 -1951 FORD SEDAN $75.00 1950 STUDEBAKER SEDAN -- $75.00 1949 • CHEV. SEDAN,— $75.00 Seaforth Motors PHONE 541 SEAFORTH Phone 186 MITCHELL