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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1960-11-24, Page 8sM • WON 1.kPosal oit.s FORTH, ONT., NW, 24, 1.960 RF HOG PRICES GOdD FOR 8 MONTHS, SAYS O.A.C. ECONOMIST Seeoud-guessing the hog market has been just about everybody's hobby the last few months. Now an economist who has concentrat- ed on studying the price and sup- ply structure of Canadian hogs for, the past year makes his prediction. The outlook: $29 to $30 per cwt. for Grade A hogs until August 1, 1961. R. G. Marshall, Department of Agricultural Economics research- er with the Ontario Agricultural College, cautions however that "these predictions apply only for hogs in the feeding pens or for farrowings up to January and Feb- ruary next year. We can look for lower prices in the fall of 1961 and through 1962. Don't let good hog prices in the first half of 1961 encourage heavy breedings — it might be a mistake. Professor Marshall points to his three-year graph, showing the his tory of Dominion Bureau of Sta- tistics marketing forecasts, as evi- dence. Using these forecasts and taking into consideration other factors affecting price, he can es- timate hog prices quite accurate- ly. "Since about the middle of June, Grade A hogs have beet' fluctuat- ing at or around $27 per hundred- weight. This is the highest that hogs prices have been for two years, or since September, 1958. We've come out of the prolonged period of over -production. Our weekly hog marketings for. the last couple of months have been the lowest since the summer of 1958." Hog marketings have been run- ning about 110,000 per week. This is a considerable drop from the - 140,000 to 150,000 per week mar- keted through the first six months of this year, Ahd is a big drop from thb price -slump conditions of 165,000 per week in 1959. Professor Marshall feels the higher prices could have been "felt earlier" had we not had "considerable storage stocks to draw from" the past couple of months. "I'm sure this isn't a tempor- ary price rise," he states. "Apart from a possible seasonal decline in November and December when marketings are usually fairly 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Cash Bingo & Dance BRODHAGEN COMMUNITY CENTRE FRIDAY, NOV. 25th 8:30 p.m. 15 Regular Games — 3 Specials Admission $1.00, including Dance Dance Only, following Bingo, 50c DRAW FOR 25 TURKEYS 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 heavy, I expect hog prices to move up again from the present $27 to an average of $29 to $30 through the first six months of 1961. Prices might even go as high as $32 or $33 in June and July." Predicted D.B.S. hog marketings for the last three months of this year and for the first six months of 1961 are estimated at about 120,- 000 per week. "If these forecasts are correct, and they usually aren't far off," says Marshall, "my forecasts shouldn't be far off." The O.A.C. •economist expects fluctuations around this $29 to $30 average. His guess: stronger than average market in February and March of next year, then a weakening in April and May, then stronger prices in June and July, CROMARTY Mr. and Mrs. Alex MacKay and family, of Beaton, New York, and Miss Grace MacKay and William MacKay, of Thamesford, visited on Tuesday with Mr, and Mrs. T. L. Scott and family. Mrs. M. Houghton, accompanied by Mrs. Flo Dalrymple, of Eg- monville, visited on Monday in Walton with Mrs. Maud Leeming. Mr. and Mrs. George Wallace visited with Mr, and Mrs. Frank Keiland at Science Hill on Sunday. Mrs. Jim Miller has returned home from the hospital with her infant daughter. Miss Ina Scott, of London, spent the weekend at her home here with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott and family. The Marion Ritchie Evening Auxiliary held their November meeting at the home of Mrs. Mer- vin Dow with Mrs. John Miller presiding. Mrs. Duncan Scott read from ' St. John's Gospel, chapter 14. This was followed with prayer by Mrs. Miller. The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting. Twelve members answered the roll call which was "Remem- brance." The treasurer gave her report. During the business part of the meeting quiltings were discussed. Various members were appointed to look after the several tables for the bazaar. The December meet- ing was moved forward to the 13th of December. Mrs. Gordon Scott had charge of the topic and read a paper on "Remembrance." Mrs. Lloyd Mil- ler read the last chapter of the study book on Africa, which was prepared by Mrs. R. Laing. These days there are too many people in too many cars in too much of a hurry going in too many directions to nowhere for nothing. SPECIALS -- SIRLOIN STEAK RUMP ROAST — Beef FRESH HIND HAMS One-half or Whole FRESH PICNIC HAMS PORK BUTTS FRESH LEAN HAMBURG 79¢ Ib. 69¢ lb. 49¢ lb. 33¢ lb. 49¢ Ib. 35¢ Ib. HACHBORN'S MEAT MARKET Phone 58 Seaforth ON NOVEMBER 7, 1885, a group of bearded, frock -coated, beaver -hatted Canadian Paci- fice officers and directors, surrounded by railway engineers and trackworkers, gathered in the chilly mist of Eagle Pass at Craigellachie, British Columbia, to watch the driving of the spike that completed Canada's first transcontinental railway. Historians say that Lord Strathcona's hammer -taps were literally heard around the world, since the linking of the rails at Craigellachie fulfilled the term of Confederation, making Canada at last truly a nation "from sea unto sea." In Montreal, N. R. Crump, president of today's Canadian Pa- cific, commenting on the 75th anniversary of the event, said: "While on this historic ,oc- casion we pay homage to the great figures of the past—the men who built Canada's first transcontinental railway=it should not be forgotten that it was their vision of, the future which laid the economic foundations of nationhood and also established the basis of the world-wide transportation enterprise of Canadian Pacific today." Canadian Pacific has systemrown in eofe85,00ven 0n 'roud a tealf ileseservinges lnce Can da1anldachie into an the world by land, integratedsead transporta- tion HARLOCK Misses Shirley Knox and Noreen McEwing are practice teaching at the public school in Goderich this week. - Mr.. and Mrs. George Watt left on Thursday for a motor trip through the States as far as Kansas. A White Gift service will be held in Burns' Church on Sunday, December 4. Books, seals and diplomas will be given out to the Sunday School children. Every- one is invited to. please try to attend this service. DUBLIN Mr. and Mrs. Peter Grosech. and family, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Costello. Rev. Dr. Wemple, rector of Christ the King College, London, was the guest speaker at the Holy Name breakfast Sunday morning in St. Patrick's parish' hall. New officers were elected: President, Earl Healy; vice-president, Frank Bruxer; secretary -treasurer, Geo. Coyne., Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Looby in Dundas with Mr. and Mrs. John Robertson. Mr. R. F. Byrne, Hamilton, and 'Diss Monica Byrne in Blyth with Mrs. Tom Kelly. • Miss Beatrice Murray, Brant- ford, with Mr. and Mrs. John E. Murray. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Maloney, Kitchener, with Mrs. Mary Feeney. Mr. Clarence Looby, Napanee, with Mrs. A. M. Looby Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dill, Karen and Billie in Dundas with r. and Mrs. John Frost.. St. Mary's Guild Meets The. November meeting of the St. Mary's Guild was held at the home of Mrs. William Goyier with a good attendance. The meeting opened with a hymn. 1 -The presi- dent, Mrs. Friend, read the Scrip- ture, Psalm 34, followed by the Lord's Prayer and General Thanks- giving in unison. The roll call fol- lowed. It was moved and second- ed that the Guild pay the church budget. The Christmas meeting is to be held at the home of Rev. and' Mrs. H. Donaldson on December 14, in the afternoon, with each one' to bring a gift to be put on a touch and take table. The quilt was quilted and the meeting closed with benediction, and lunch was served. Iced tea or coffee won't be weak- ened if you make the ice cubes from tea or coffee. You are invited to visit CONGRATULATIONS to Phyllis Bryans Your FAMILY Our 1960 SNOW QUEEN! Baldwin Hardware PHONE 61 SEAFORTH PLAN NEW PREMIUM POLICY TO INCREASE HOG QUALITY In an attempt to piroduee a bet- ter quality hog carcass, the Fed- eral Government will initiate on October 3 its new premium policy on hog carcasses, whereby a prem- ium of $3.00 will be paid for a Grade A hog carcass,. and nothing on Grade B. One way to improve carcass quality in a long-range program is to buy a tpo-quality boar. If you are buying a boar this fall, you might keep the following in mind: Pick a boar that will improve some of the sows' physical weak- nesses. Pick a boar from breeding stock with a good Advanced Registry Policy test. Give preference to boars with a disease-free history. These guides are something you might keep in mind the next time you look around for a boar. You'll. improve your chances of picking a good one, says Garnet Norrish, O. A.C. swine researcher. What physical weakness should you look for? Garnet suggests pay- ing special attention to "weak bones in 'the feet and legs, poor type pigs, small, weak pigs at birth, light weaning weights, slow Church Groups W.I. NOTES The first meeting of the short course, "The Third Meal," will be held Thursday evening, Nov. 24, at 8 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Graham Kerr. Supper dishes will be demonstrated. Anyone wishing to take this course is welcome. The Seaforth Women's Institute held their first euchre and dance of the season last Friday evening. Music was supplied by Pierce Orchestra of Blyth. Prize winners for the euchre were: Men, first, Wally Crich; second, James Keys; consolation, Gordon Elliott; ladies; first, Mrs. Walter McClure; sec- ond, Mrs. Harold Pethick; consola- tion, Mrs. C. McClinchey. Winners of the birthday in No- vember were Mrs. Gordon McKen- zie and Mrs. Gordon 'Elliott. BARBARA KIRKMAN AUXILIARY The November meeting of the Barbara Kirkman Auxiliary of First Church was held at the home of the president, Mrs. W. A, Wright, on Tuesday evening, with an attendance of 22. Mrs. Wright opened the meeting with an article on "Promise Yourself," taken from the Glad Tidings. Mrs. M. R. Rennie presided at the piano for the singing of hymns. The minutes of the regular meet- ing were read and also the min- utes of an executive meeting which was called to organize a young women's group in the church. A letter of appreciation from Mr. W. C. Moore, of the Toronto -Dom- inion Bank, and Mrs. Moore was read for the .,co-operation of the auxiliary. in catering to the "open house" on Saturday. An amount of $50 was voted to the Remem- brance fund. The Soripture lesson was read by Mrs. John E. Patterson, who con- ducted the devotional period. Mrs. Dale Nixon, in her own affable manner, gave the final chapter of the study book on "Africa, the Re- sponsive Church." SEAFORTH MERRY MAIDENS The sixth meeting of the Merry Maidens was held at the home of Mrs. H. Taylor on Saturday. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Carol Carter and the roll call was then an9wered by your favorite cookie recipe. The next meeting is to be held at the home of Carolyn Ross on December 10. Notes on "Planning Party Re- freshments," "The Service," "Par-' ty Menu", "Outdoor Courtesy" and "Food Preparation," were taken and discussed. The roll call for next meeting is one duty of a guest. The home assignments are: plan a party, including the invitation decorations, entertain- ment and refreshments, and re- cord it in your record book, and be sure to -keep your record book up to date. growth, and sows that are poor milkers." Now let's take a sow herd with a few weaknesses and shop around fo;r a boar. Good test on Advanced Registry. What does that mean? It's a pig testing policy whereby four pigs from •a .litter are fed to- gether to market weight and then slaughtered. Growth, carcass data and feed efficiency information are then made available to you. If you sell or buy pigs, this information will have some effect on the final price. The best boars to buy are the ones that have had litter mates do exceptionally well on test; litter mates that did well on feed efficiency, maturation rate and carcass score. Anything above 85 per cent is considered a good A.P. score. "First ask the owner to show you the A.R. report of the pig's litter mates or of the sow," sug- gests Norrish. Look for average carcass score, age at slaughter, and amount of feed required." Prices? It varies, of course, with A.P. score and disease free• dom. "Don't expect to get much for anything under $75," says Norrish. Another point to keep in mind is age: buy a boar when it is 5-7 months and over 200 pounds. Light- er pigs, such as weaners or three - months olds, may not develop well. Finally, don't depend on one boar to do a complete upgrading your herd. Swine researcher Norrish suggests: keep using good testing boars. "In one case, high testing boars were used continuously. The first generation pigs graded 66 per cent A; the second generation, 69 per cent A; and the third genera- tion graded 81 per cent. In an- other case, low scoring boars were used in succession and the percent- age of Grade A hogs fell off rap- idly." Best Hay Comes From Early Seeding Maximum yields of good legume hay depend greatly on early seed- ing, states J. E. Langille, of the Canada Department of Agricul- ture's Experimental Farm, Nap - pan, N.S. He reported on a series of seed- ing experiments with two forage crop mixtures—one of timothy, red clover, alfalfa and alsike and an- other of brome, alfalfa and Ladino. Both mixtures were seeded at two- week intervals from about May 28 to the end of the first week of September, and the yields and per- centage survival of each species were recorded for three years. Best yields for both mixtures were obtained from June seedings, those from summer or fall seed- ings being much less. 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