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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1961-06-01, Page 7In 0 • • WURON COUNTY, FEDERATION_ NEWS By CARTA 1IEMINGWAY Last week I was given the op- portunity of attending a short course at the O.A.C. on communi- cations. I appreciate this greatly and hope that it will result in a bitter information service for you. Some of the things learned were new, while others refreshed the memory. Perhaps you will remember that quite some time ago I stated that words have no meaning, but ra- ther we have meanings for words. Fortunately, in the great majority of cases •the meaning that a great many of us have for a great many words is almost identical. It is the much smaller number of words for which our meanings are different, perhaps vastly different, that creates our quarrels. Let me give you an example: fiohn and Mary are out driving one ne summer evening. Suddenly Mary exclaims: "John, you are go- ing too far! " What did Mary mean by her words? Just a moment! Before you an- swer, consider whether or not your answer will tell me more about you than it will tell me about either John or Mary. If you think this over for a few minutes you will get some idea of the difficulties of expression that confront all public speakers and writers. ;• When I write I must. not . only use words that express my ideas, but I must try to use words that v�i11 mean the same to you. Ex- perience and training help, but at best, and at something • less than perfection. To assist in getting the message you must not only put your meaning on the words but also try to arrive at the mean- ing I intended. If I keep this in *Wind while writing, and you keep this in mind while reading, the probability of us misunderstand- ing each other will be cut in half. I was surprised recently to find that at least one individual inter- preted one of my articles to mean that I expected Co-operatives to be exempt from quality 9 and sani- tary regulations that apply to pri- vate businesses. To the best of my knowledge, Co-op fertilizers and feeds must conform to exactly the same an- alysis apd quality regulations as that produced by any private cor- poration. By the same token,. Co- pp dairy produce and egg -grading lilants must obey the same sani- tary and grade requirements as any private business. I feel quite sure that Co-operators Insurance must obey the same regulations of the Department of Insurance as any insurance company. I have never had any indications that "FAME" would or expected to have any exemptions from sani- tary or quality regulations that apply to any other plant. In closing, a quotations from the Alberta Wheat Pool Budget: Canadians spend, yearly, for food slightly more than one-third of the total money paid in taxes to all Governments. Marshall Holstein WINTHROP ,The WMS and WA of Cavan Church, Winthrop, are having a special meeting and bazaar on Wednesday, June 7, commencing from 't- at 2 p.m. Mrs. Struthers,Mit- chell, will- be the guest speaker. The ladies from Walton, Egmond- vUle, Bethel and Duff's will be guests. He: "It will be real simile for us to get married, darling. My father is a minister." She: "Okay, let's give it a whirl. Mine's an attorney." Still Lots Of Time Certainly it is getting on into summer now but there is still lots of time to have a good garden. Actually most flowers and vege- tables don't make much growth be- fore this in most parts of Canada, and some should never be set out before the first of June in any case. With our long hours of sun- light, this is the time of year when growth comes along amazing- ly fast, much faster indeed than even in the tropics. For these late started gardens it is an excellent idea to have the soil well worked, as fine as possible and we can hurry things along with a little chemical fer- tilizer, high in nitrogen and also water when the soil is dry. An- other shortcut is to use started plants, as much as possible. Nowa- days one can get almost any flower arid vegetable as started plants in flats and by using these one is ahead about two to three weeks. They're Newer and Better Now `Top Performer A purebred Holstein, owned by Ross Marshall, of Kirkton, has completed an exceptionally large •Record of Performance test. She is Meri Acres Lucky, who as a five - ear -old produced in 305 days on • ce-a-day milking, a total of 761 lbs. butterfat from 15,114 lbs. milk —average test 5.04 per cent but- terfat. This record has a breed class average percentage of 127 for milk and 175 for fat, or in other words, it is 27 per cent above the aver- t' age of the breed for milk, and 75 above the average of the breed for butterfat. Lucky has been classified Good Plus. Her sire, Mer, Acres Sov- ereign, was twice Reserve Grand Champion at the Huron County Black and White Day. M WORLD'S LARGEST THEATRE The largest theatre in the world is Radio City Music hall. It is one of the 1.4 buildings which make up Rockefeller Centre in New York City. The chief structure, the RCA building, is 70 storeys high. GREAT CANADIAN One of the greatest of modern Canadians, Sir John Alexander Macdonald, died on June 6th, 70 years ago' this year. He was born in Glasgow,, Scotland, and brought to Canada in 1820. He grew up in Kingston, Ont. The chief architect d of Confederation, he became the Dominion's first prime minister, serving from 1867 to 1873 and again from 1878 until his death in 1891. Another, and most important point, in late starting is to use new and faster maturing varie- ties. It is a good idea to take the advice of the experienced seedsmen. He knows that there have been a lot of improvements' in flower and vegetable varieties just as there have been in radios and cars. There are hybrid corns that not only mature earlier than old type Bantam, but are of much higher quality. And the same is true with squash, beans, carrots, tomatoes and almost all the an- nual flowers too. With these new- er and quicker growing types we can start the garden far later than in the old days and we can also grow things like melons, squash, tomatoes and peppers in parts of Canada where it would have been impossible even a decade back. • • den, plus a big lawn and flower garden, and in about one-fifth of the time our father would have needed. Moreover, we can do it with about one-tenth the fatigue. The important point is to have the right tool for the job a'd to have that tool clean and sh . There are all sorts of special hand culti- vators, narrow and wide, and mostly with long handles, so that there is no strain on the back. They will get in under trailing vines, make thinning a simple op- eration and will speed the weekly job of cultivation. One is well ad- vised to visit the nearest seed store and look over the tools that are specially designed to make life easier. Then there is power! URGE SPRAYING .OF LAWNS NOW CONTROL FOR BETTER WEED Better hurry if you want to get rid of lawn weeds this year. Dan- delions, chickweed and plantain have been especially serious. To destroy these, use 2,4-D, sug- gests John A. Weall of the O.A.C. Horticulture Department, This chemical will kill broad-leaved plants and won't affect the tender grass roots. It is sold commercial- ly and the manufacturer's direc: tions should be followed explicit- ly. Care should be taken in its ap- plication. If it drifts to other parts of the garden it may do serious harm to ornamental plants and shrubs. So, be sure to spray on windless days to reduce the possi- bility of drifting. 2,4-D is spray- ed with a gun attached to a hose for large areas, or a hand sprayer for small lawns. The whole lawn should be ,thoroughly wet after spraying. Try to spray when the temperature is above 60 degrees, suggests the horticulturist. The leaves of affected plants be- gin to curl and die within two or three days after being sprayer with 2,4-D. Even the roots decotn- pose. Following this decomposi- tion, remove any remains and dig up the soil surrounding the im- mediate area. After these areas have been exposed to sunlight for a week, prepare the ground, and re -seed. Usually one spraying is suffici- ent, but later spot applications may be necessary. One precaution: a separate sprayer should be used to apply Hardly anyone with a fair sized lawn thinks of pushing a mower nowadays. There are all sorts of power mowers on the market that only cost little, if any more than a first quality hand machine and which will cut a, lawn in half the time and with no work at all. There are also small tractors that will do a quarter acre of vegetable garden in less time than the aver- age man needs to cultivate a plot 20 by 30 by hand. And while one is looking these Iibor savers over it is a good plan also to investi- gate sprinklers, dusters, sprayers° and other gadgets that have come on the market in recent years to make gardening easier and more interesting. Successful Transplanting Some people seem to think that there is a deep mystery about transplanting that only those with a greenthumb are successful in moving plants or trees or shrubs. This is not so. All that is needed is to keep in mind a few impor- tant points. First, in moving anything whe- ther it is petunias out of a flat or a three-year-old maple or apple tree, don't expose the roots to the. air for a moment ♦longer than ab- solutely necessary, Sun and air will kill roots, that's why nature puts there below ground. Second, spread out the roots and cover with fine soil and press down firmly. Third, water well and keep moist for a day or two in tite case of small plants to several weeks if 'we are planting a big shrub, vine or tree. And a bit• of stimu- lant in the way of, chemical fer- tilizer will always help at trans- planting time. Also, if possible, do the transplanting in the evening or on a cloudy day and shade from the sun for a little while. Also with big nursery stock like trees, stake and tie firmly so that the wind will not whip around and loosen and let air in around roots. No More Back filches Suitable tools in good condition take the drudgery out of garden- ing. Today, with modern equip- ment, one person can easily look after a half acre of vegetable gar- BRAMPTON SIXTH GENERATION — Excellent Superior Sire. He has 33 daughters averaging 9,266 lbs. milk; 485 lbs. fat; for an average test of 5.24% Mature Equivalent 33 daughters aver- age score 87.5% BCA 128-119. Selling for $5 a hare in the use of the oustanding sire and many more of all brcyeds. This is not a once -a -year business promotion. It is e service available to you year 'round at cost. The $S.00 member- ship fee entitles you to: A Selection of Sires; Trained Technician • Service; Free Veterinary Service; Breeding Free Discounts. JOIN THE: WATERLOO CATTLE . BREEDING ASSOCIATION • "WHERE BETTER BULLS ARE USED" For service or more information contact: CLINTON HU 24441, or SEAFORTH 96 or for Long Distance, CLINTON ZENITH 9-5650 Between: 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. week days; 6 ands p.m. Saturday evenings BETTER CATTLE FOR BETTER LIVING FIRST PRESBYTERIAN WMS The May meeting of the WMS of First Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday. Miss Belle Camp= bell opened the meeting by read- ing the Scripture and also gave the prayer and hymn given at Stratford at the Council of the WMS, a report of which was given by Mrs. C. Bell, Miss J. Fraser, Mrs: ---3.- Thompson arid- IV rs. J. B. RusselL The ladies received an invitation to Bayfield to the Huron Presby- terial executive meeting on June 2. An invitation was also receiv- ed from Constance for June 21. WALTON Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ryan and Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Ryan attended the graduation exercises in Ridge - town, when Ken Ryan. was one o the students that graduated fron W.O.A.S. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. .Toe Ryan. At the regular morning service of Duff's United Church, Suncay, June 4, at 11:30 a.m., artbles donated for use in the churci by the Williamson family, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wiliam- sonwill be dedicated by tle pas- tor, Rev. M. Thomas. The 8th and 16th grout met at the home of Mrs. John AcDonald for the May meeting. The meeting was held on Tuesday evaing, May 23, and opened witli a hymn and the Lord's Prayer. A ,ioem called "The Lost Sheep," .as read by Mrs. Jim McDonald. 'he Scripture, second Chronicles, ciapter 9, was read by Mrs. Ed. Byans. Mrs. Jim McDonald gave the topic, "Queen of Seba." The min- utes were read rid the roll call was answered by 15 ladies. This part of the meetng closed with a hymn and the :enediction. The group ws invited to Win- ogon_June1, at 2 o'clock -At the next meet there is to be a waist measurment held. Lunch was served b Mrs. K. McDonald, Mrs, C. Marto, Mrs. W. E. Turn- bull and tit hostess. The next meeting is o be at the home of Mrs. C. Mtin. 2,4]) and this sprayer should not be used with insecticides and fun- gicides. By C. A. DEAN, M.D. MEDITORIAL: A recent Jour- nal of the American Medical Asso- ciation contained -an editorial which I feel is very timely. I think you will feel likewise, so I am mak- ing it the subject of today's col- umn. Many persons have expressed fear that television programs teach bloody violence. Those who don't and favor the gangster, west- ern and horror shows argue that belly -kicking, head knocking and other forms of violence are natural and arise spontaneously in the un- tutored. Reports of foot injuries amongst teenage boys is one argu- ment to the contrary. In the past few years surgeons have been caring for boys, shot in the right leg, while attempting a "fast draw" with a loaded gun. These boys certainly got the idea from watching television west- erns. In fact, such injuries have been dubbed "Dodge City dis- ease." These injuries are preva- lent throughout the country and will continue to increase, especial- ly since gun clubs to foster quick draws are sprouting up all over. This is only one way impression- able youths injure themselves. There are {Wore serious and untold effects on both their minds and bodies. It's a pity those who profit from purveying gangster and horror shows don't make them realistic. Why don't they show the disfig- urement that follows a shooting? Why don't they show the blinding, laming and helpless invalidism that can occur? True realism would show what' happens to some- one who is slugged—the head- aches, delirium and coma. Watch- ing televesion (and the movies) you'd think a head blow with a blunt instrument ,was just the thing to cure all our ailments. Be- lieve me it isn't and our children should'nt be led to think other- wise. PENS BEFORE NIBS The pen -nib as we know it to- day developed from early metal pens, which were made in one piece. The first metal pens consist- ed of steel tubing filed into shape, the edges of the tube meeting to -fora-the slit necessary- for flexi- bility. CUSTOM, KLLING • Beef • Pigs • Lambs KILLED AND COOLED Modern Refrigerator. under3overnment Permit CUT AND WRAPPED if customer so desires W. L. BAEKB1 & SON Call 294 For Apointment Brussels, )ntario 1959 RAMBLER CLAW SEDAN 1959 RAMBLER CLAW SEDAN—Red and White 1959 MORRIS MINOR -Grey 1956 V-8 DODGE—Aromatic; Blue 1956 PLYMOUTH_Dza Green 1956 PLYMOUTH—rata Grey 1954 PONTIAC—Grin 1953 PONTIAC—Bh 1952 HILI.rjMA N—C1vettible DUNLOP Nylon AS LOW AS f 1399 EXCH. Rayon 9.99 EXCH. MILER MOTORS pone 149 — Seaforth FURROW AND FALLOW By FAIRBAIRN Two recent developments is On- tario and Quebec Will have far- reaching effects on all -farmers in those two provinces -,-and perha s in the rest of Canada—who raise livestock, especially dairy cattle. First, legislation has been intro- duced in the Quebec legislature to legalize the manufacture and sale of margarine in that province, and, second, in Ontario we understand steps have been taken to amend the Pharmacy Act to enable feed dealers to sell certain antibiotics and, livestock medicants that pre- viously have only been available (legally) from drug stores and veterinarians. Dealing with the latter first, there has been quite a little battle raging behind the scenes, and now and again in public, about the high cost of some of these drugs or remedies or whatever classifica- tion in which they belong. Feed dealers have claimed (some of them have done it) they could sell the same products much below prices charged by a druggist or a feed dealer, this could still hap- pen. There has been no official an- nouncement about these changes, nor have we been able to get any confirmation, but any changes might not receive too much public- ity because when the feed dealers' association tried to do something about the situation a while back, there was quite a bit of opposition from druggists and vets. However, if it does happen it could mean savings of hundreds of dollars an- nually to some individual farmers and perhaps hundreds of thousands in over-all production costs. If changes are made, • farmers can thank the Ontario Federation of Agriculture who made the most recent approaches to the provin- cial gdvernment. The recently introduced margar- ine legislation in Quebec is simi- lar in many ways to that currently in force in Ontario. It will permit the manufacture and sale of the butter substitute, but not colored. Technically, there is a little color allowed in Ontario and we under- stand the Quebec legislation would permit the same, but it certainly is not butter color. In Quebec, they are going farther than On- tario by prohibiting the presence, even, of dairy substitute materials RED CROSS TO MEET The Red Cross Society will meet in the Library rooms on Friday, June 2. EGMONDVILLE Mr. Wayne Wamsley and Mr. Harry Beke, Galt, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fraiser over the weekend. ARE YOU RiADY TO When the Census Taker calls please be ready with the answers he needs Every household in Canada is being sent a list of questions the Census Taker will ask. Please study it and be prepared to answer all the questions or leave the answers with someone who will beat home when the Census Taker calls. What wit% you be asked ? Questions such as: what is your age and schooling; are you employed and what is your exact job title; how many hours do you usually work each week; in how many weeks did you work for wages or salary in the last 12 months; w, at were your earnings in the last 12 months? All Information Is kept strictly confidential and by law Is not available to any private organization or person, or any govern- ment department or agency other than the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. The Census Is interested only In totals accumu- lated for all parts of Canada. When the Census Taker calls, welcome him with your co-operation. Everyone will benefit when you help Canada count! f i` fw' DOMINION BUREAU OF STATISTICS ) 1or ,. RK. eio to 4.61 Published maw the authority of TM Honounbte George Hoes, Minister of Trade and Commerce TI1T4 tiilli QN r4.1)45,47*, J 'tI.0 S,i S.4O474 : 'll 614 in factories manufacturing dairy IIlI$ Wl I1111111IIW1II)�11II111111hIlllllli products --.at least. that 'is our ilii . `t5re {pr te, ], o terpretation at the !n ulle{It '.t'l;wwe. has peen some' sus nccIoi. ti somer ss s s o h .. � ping vie Tight � p b abit ofve a &. � yet. b�e :Q�j. l�lta tart dairy foods and ;this is designed to prevent *hitt happening, some daisy farmers May feast t Quebec legislation is onening the door to substitutes, its effect should be, and apparently is designed, to protect the milk producer, « « « Today's Tidbit: Did you know that top quality milk filters con- tain nine different types of fibres designed to provide top perform- ance? 5 ,iabg`ty' a a n aSelitl>lar� r ,� JohnA.ccr ` o� Successor to WATSON 4 -REID Phone 214 : SOaf+ rth IIIiIUIIf11WIIunonnitioiliin JIUQ11 NOTICE: I 1 will be away to convention the first two weeks of June. I have taken care of all Car and fire insurance premiums due in that period. However, in case of accident or change of cars, my Office phone will be attended, and service taken care of. GERALD HOLLAND Insurance Dublin — Ontario If your thirst demands a lively lager, reach for an Old Vienna— it's a move in the light direction. „ii LAGER 19EER Fa !:.:e..:::iiiliiiiiiFEiiiE:iil'eiiiiii36h reach for :t an Old Vienna • •