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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1960-11-03, Page 981 i 74 i MEMBERS FROM. DISTRICT ATTEND NTARIO FARMERS' UNION RALLY ( Mrs. R. Hill, PressSecfetary) The ninth annual convention of e Ontario Farmers' Union was reld in Memorial Hail, O.A.C„ ;uelph, on Octoper 24, 25 and 26. Allan Schoeder, an official of I 1 'kilted Auto Worers, speaking on Monday, said the wages paid Can- adian auto workers have little to do with the price of cars. He said, labor costs on one standard auto- mobile or a small truck are about $350, and estimated labor costs o farm machinery would be about the same proportion. In 1945, Mr, Schoeder said, wages amounted to 33.9 per cent of the cost of manu- factured farm machinery. In 1957 labor's share had dropped to 22.9 per cent. "Wages have gone up, but pro- duction per worker has gone up a great deal more." He told of an assembly line at G.M.C., that had been reduced from 225 to 14, the result of automation. Asked from the floor why auto and farm equipment prices had gone up dur- ing the same period, he answer- ed: "Most car and tractor prices are not set by wages. One firm aims to get 20 per cent on capital investment. During the past 10 years it has averaged 25 per cent. They get .,their investment return- ed every four years." Greetings from the ,Inter -Provin- cial Farm Union Council were brought by its chairman, A. P. Gleave, also President of the Sas- katchewan Farmers' Union. "Continually declining farm in- come and the resulting migration from farm to city are major fac- tors contributing to rising unem- ployment and are dragging the Canadian economy into depres- sion," he said. Mr. Gleave ex- plained the farmer is ode of the largest markets for consumer and capital goods. "How much better. a market he would be if he was in a healthy financial position with adequate income, rather than be- ing as he is today, the low man on the totem pole." To bring the economy back into gear the Farm Union leader sug- gested, expanded markets, both at home and abroad. "We have the land, resources and technical know- how. What we need is the people to make use of our abundances and let others share it, both at home and abroad, Alvin Hamilton, Minister of Ag- riculture, delivered his first .pub - Ifs address since his appointment to the delegates. He told the audi- ence that since he feels emotion- ally involved with the field of ag- riculture, he promises to do all in his power to solve the many prob- lems facing the farmers today.Mr. Hamilton said that it is his belief that the farmers will have to go through a period of transi- tion into' other forms of produc- ing commodities from the land. As an example, he cited the fore- cast that by 1965 pulp and paper requirements in Canada will be increased by 60 per cent. He sug- gested that many farmers can in- crease their future by planting trees and moving into this field p of production. A spirited question period fol- lowed Mr. Hamilton's address. It reached a climax when one of the delegates referred to some of the Minister's remarks as nothing but "wriggling around the facts". Vis - 4 ibly angered, Mr. Hamilton rose and defended his position, saying that the government under John Diefenbaker had ,done more in the last three years for farmers than any previous government had in • 25 years. • Mrs. Mary McIntosh, women's president of the Manitoba Farm- ers' Union and former school teacher, delivered a dynamic ad- dress to the convention on Wed- nesday. In her opening remarks, she said that• there is no division between eastern and western farm- ers. Their problems affect one an- other, and they must present a united front in the interest of ag- riculture. Mrs. McIntosh said that in Manitoba the cash income is down 4.4 per cent in the first six months of this year. "Women and children have provided the "slave labor that has kept farmers in business for too lona" she said. "Farmers have constantly been told they must become more efflei- ent, and this has resulted in in- creased production, greater sur- pluses, and lower prices," the speaker continued," "Steel mills run 50-75 per cent capacity, but this doesn't mean lower prices, and can hardly be termed effici- ency," she said: Mrs. McIntosh strong con- demned the system of acreage pay- ments for western farmers. She said it was strange that the num- ber of farmers, according to sta- FIRESIDE FELLOWSHIP GROUP The regular meeting of the Fire- side Group of First Presbyterian Church was held Tuesday even- ing in the school hall with Rev. Gordon Chambers, of Stratford, as the guest speaker. Rev. D. Leslie Elder announced the hymn and led in prayer after which he and Mrs. Elder favored with a duet, entitled, "He That Winneth Souls is Wise." Mr, J. Hoelscher introduced the speaker, who told of his work in the Belgian Congo, and:of the mir- at!ulous-escaped when the enemy Was on their very threshold. They had thought that the missionaries were safe, but - word was brought for them to flee without their be- longings. He felt that God had been with them all the way, and that He bad brought them safely to Canada again. Rev. Chambers is planning to return as the work is being carried on by the natives. Mrs. John Hoelscher thanked the s1►eaker and Rev. and Mrs: -Elder. The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer by Rev. Elder. A fellow wouldn't mind loaning his lawn . mower if the borra er Wouldn't take it Out Of the yard Women ' Is like pf't%ling to look May mirror, i m Verithti j ,Fee tistics, had declined, but the num- ber of permits issued for acreage payments had increased by a large number. • Agriculture, like education, has become everybody's business-• To- day, farmers are at the mercy of too many cold calculating bands - people with no compassion, She ,cited an example in the gummy, sodden mess knQwn today as bread. "The wheat germ is removed; maturing agents, preservatives, bleaches, etc., are added," She suggested if the processor did as well as the producer, we might have a product worthy of the name. Mrs. McIntosh said she believ- ed the increasing number of farm organizations were not in the best interests of agriculture, but the result of a desire for power. She advocated one strong organization, with representatives from all com- modities. "Too many little groups tend to weaken us and are too cost- ly to farmers," she said. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mel Teb- butt, 'Markdale; firsvice-presi- dent, Edwin Morden, Shelbourne; second vice-president, John Dol - mer, • Dundalk; women's president, Mrs. M. Hopkins, Fenlon Falls; women's vice-president, Mrs. Al- tna Parker, Roseneath; junior president, Ken Marisset, Prince Edward County. Of all the resolutions discussed, a ten -point resolution concerning hog marketing came .in for a lot of discussion and comment before being adopted. It asked for a marketing board of 11 members, each representing one of 11 zones, and elected at a meeting of hog producers in his own zone. The resolution asked also that the On- tario Hog Producers' Marketing Board have non connection, . direct or indireest, with any processing plant -co-operative or not. Results of other resolutions will be heard on Thursday night, Nov. 3, at a meeting'in'the agricultural board rooms in Clinton, when Charles MacNaughton, MLA, will be present. Education will also be discussed, and anyone interested is invited to attend. Pr TRIBUTE WAS PAID at the 'annual Huron County Holstein Club banquet in .Clinton to the president of the 21 -year-old organization and its only secretary. Shown left to right, are: Hume Cutton, of Goderich, termed 'dean of Huron Holstein breeders'; E. S. Innes,, Brantford, president of the Holstein -Friesian Association of Canada; G. Allen Betties, Bay- field, one of the club's first presidents, and his son, Alvin Betties, Hayfield, present presi- dent. (B-H photo). Dublin High School News (Rita Kennedy) Well, October is over and No- vember, our examination month, has arrived. "Have you began studying for exams yet?" is a common question these days. Recently we had the pleasure of a visit from two Y.C.S. leaders from Chatham, who have devoted a year of their time to Y.C.S. pro- jects. They spoke to the students of the increasing need .of prayer and good Christian example among fellow students in all student and adult activities. A community does look to its youth, really, for pro- gress! On Monday, Oct. 24, Grade 10 - diplomas were given out to the present Grade 11 students, by Father Durand. On this occasion Father Durand stressed the need of educated adults in the world today. • Speaking of the dislike of many for school, Father said: "Every school day can be, and should be, a -holiday, if -we make it so." He stated that everyone on earth, including the student, has a place to fill'and if he does not fill it, it will remain unfilled. In closing, Father expressed his DUBLIN NEWS Mrs. Norma Aslin bas returned to Toronto after disposing of her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans and Ray Maloney in Chippawa with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nagle spent the weekend in 'London with relatives. Mr, and Mrs, Hugh Pugh, Ash- burn, with Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Stapleton. • Miss Margaret Flanagan and Miss Mary Morrison spent the weekend at their homes, Miss Lydia Jordison, Toronto, wish that these students would continue their education. That same day, the Medical Mis- sionaries of Mary visited our school and showed us a very worthwhile movie of their work and duties in foreign countries. We recognized Sister Aloysious, v8ho showed the film, changing the bandages on a badly infested foot of a leper. Sister said that there really is no danger of infection for the nurse if she has the right attitude and takes the necessary precautions. A donation, given by the students, was gratefully ac- cepted by the Missionary Sisters. OF THE WEEK with Mrs. E. Jordison. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Stapleton in Port Credit with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Newcombe, Mrs. Catherine Feeney in Kit- chener with Mr, and Mrs. Bill Feeney. Miss Rose Mary Flannery, Lon- don, with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Flannery. Miss Beatrice Murray and Miss Shirley Horan, Brantford, spent the weekend at their homes. WINTHROP Try Norm and Johnny's English Style Fish and. Chips, pure beef hamburgs, foot- long hot dogs. Take out service. Phone 104, Sea - forth. • Quick Service. -(Adv.). Anniversary services of Cavan Church, Winthrop, were held on Sunday with • capacity congrega-, tions morning and evening. Rev. Lloyd Brown, of Brussels, was the guest minister and preached two thought-provoking sermons. At the morning, ,service Mrs. Frank Kling and Fred E. Willis, Seaforth, sang two fine duets. In the evening the choir sang two an- thems, Mrs. Oliver Anderson pre- sided at the organ. 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