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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-01-25, Page 10THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 25, 1951 HAM ACTOR ON THE HOOF — One of Britain’s ten best, this prize-winning' porker steals the stage at London s Smith­ field Show^Obviously there's a lot of "corn” in "Porky s” posing, which makes him a ringer for all the celebrated theat­ rical "hams” ever known. —Central Press Canadian A Motprist Can Be Hurt, Top During tlie past week Huron County Federation of Agricul­ ture held its January Directors meeting in Clinton. Reports of the 'Ontario Federation Meeting were given by president, Coultes, Mrs. Lloyd Taylor as Women’s Director, Bob Allan as Junior Farmers Delegate and Wilfred Shortreed as one of voting Dele­ gates from Huron County. The. reports touched on the progress made during the past year and plans for the future. Last year Huron County Con­ tributed $1,645.0'1 to the On­ tario Federation. This year their budget has increased by 5 0 per cent and Huron Counties contri­ bution for 1051 will be around $2,400.00 if we are to meet our obligation to the Ontario organi­ zation. This will mean an in­ crease of 5 cents per farm in our County. It is a small amount when considered by the individ­ ual farm but when you multiply 5 cents by the number of farms in Ontario you will find it amounts to a lot of money, and will place the Ontario organiza­ tion in a much better financial position than they were in at the close of this year. The Federation of Agriculture has on several occasions been succesful in placing before in­ come tax authorities new ideas that have become a permanent part of their system of filing in­ come tax, it was through the work of the Federation that the policy of averaging farm income over a period of years was adopt­ ed. One farmer’ speaking at the Ontario annual told of how this system had saved his son $360.- 00 in the first three year aver­ age period. That amount will pay his Federation levy for many years to come. Our Farm organization is im­ proving from year to year and although we may have difficulty seeing tangible evidence of the work it is doing it is neverthe­ less saving us thousands of dol­ lars. The question was raised at our Directors meeting whether New Canadians are eligible for con­ scription if such a policy is adopted by our Federal Govern­ ment. Further information is be­ ing gathered through the co­ operation of our members of Parliament so more will be heard on this question at a later date. A letter was sent to the Min­ ister of Education .protesting the •discontinuing o f Agricultural grants to public schools for the purpose of promoting school fairs and other agricultural pro­ jects. If we do not keep an in­ teresting picture 'of agriculture before our children the trend from the rural area to the City will he increased instead of de­ creased as we would like to see it. On Wednesday evening, Jan­ uary 17th, Hay Township Fede? ration held their annual meeting and banquet in the community •centre in Zurich with a larger crowd in attendance than was at the County Federation banquet th Seaforth last November. Mr. Robert McCubbin Parlia­ mentary assistant to Agricultural Minister Gardiner was the guest speaker. In his remarks Mt. Me- Cuhin mentioned how quickly the Federation moved to head off any Goverment change of any change of policy that was not favourable to the Canadian Farmer, He was however a little critical of the Federation for their failure to commertd the Goverment when it passed legis­ lation favourable to our farm population. We are not entirley free to pass out bbquets to any particu­ lar Government. If we did adopt such a policy we would be ac­ cused of political bias by people who are not friendly to that par­ ticular party. Mr, 'McCubbin predicts an in­ flux of settlers from the United States into Western Ontario. If such a move takes place they will have to bring their bank ac­ count with them for we have many young men here in West­ ern Ontario who would prefer to farm but are unable to do so because they cannot shoulder the financial burden that goes with the purchase of a farm at the present time, On Friday night January 19th Tuckersmith Federation of Agri­ culture held its annual meeting and banquet in Hensail town hall, With Mr. Cameron McTag- gart of Glencow as guest speaker, Mr. MeTaggart in his remarks touched upon the latest news that butter is being imported from New Zelaud into Canada by private concerns. He was of the opinion and I agree with him that there is every reason to believe thatxthe same companies that were interested in promot­ ing the sale of margarine are implicated in the importation of New’ Zealand butter. We have been told that the farm income dropped 12 per cent in 1950. The beef indusry improved financially, pork pro­ ducts remained constant, wheat and other grains were steady or slightly lower. The decline in the dairy industry must have been around 18 per cent to bring the average decline down to 12 per cent. It is a dangerous situation to have the cost of liv­ ing index climbing and the farm income falling. That should be proof enough for our city friends that it is not the producer that is driving the cost of living in­ dex up. We are facing a threat of a third world war with a shakey dairy industry. Our armies re­ quire good food such as milk butter and cheese, not substi­ tutes. If ocean travel is restrict­ ed in the event of a third world war our oily rivals may get cut off sooner than they think. Within the next few days our Dairy groups in Huron County along with the Federation of Agriculture will be holding a meeting in Clinton to talk over the position of our Dairy Indus­ try and what we are going to do to strengthen it. Watch for the date of this meeting in your lo­ cal paper or over the radio sta­ tions serving Western Ontario, Plan to attend and assist your farm organization in solving, once and for all, the question of substitutes for our dairy pro­ ducts. Huron County Hog Producers Annual meeting will be held in Clinton at 2 p.m. on Friday January 26tli, Everyone shipp­ ing hogs is a members of this organization so cotne out and hear what your representatives are doing on your behalf. During the fall term the staff, council, school board, and Home & School Club spent considerable time, effort and money to pro­ mote a safety campaign at the public school, The council pro­ vided school signs for the main intersection which have been of inestimable value in alerting motorists to the fact that it is a school crossing: we say “in­ estimable’’ because no one will ever know how many or if any lives have been saved. This past week however, Exe­ ter children learned a new safety rule—-“A careful pedestrian does not endanger a motorist’s life by playing on the road’’. Several children “slid” to school last Tuesday morning with consider­ able more caution than on Mon­ day—the word had spread that Dr. Steiner had been seriously hurt and that “a child on the road” had figured in the acci­ dent. Yes, we have cautioned the drivers to be careful and help protect our children—let us stress the other .side of the pic­ ture too. On treacherous streets, drivers sometimes have little control of their cars and parents who allow their children to use the streets for skating rinks and sleigh slides are not only en­ dangering their children’s lives but those of the drivers. We’re very glad to hear that Dr. Steiner is able to be home and we hope his accident will be a lesson to all Exeter children —“Let's make Exeter a safe place in which to drive as well as walk”. School Plays Hensall Skating in its proper place is great fun as the bigger lads at the Exeter Public School will tell you. Providing old man winter continues to give them a break and provides good ice, they will visit Hensall on Tuesday and play a return .game on home ice Thursday afternoon, Keep your eyesnon the puck, hoys, and good luck! Ronnie Wearing in Grade 8 lias already become disallusioned about the fairer sex. In answer to Mr. Blowes’ question to name three means of communication, Ron replied, “Telegraph, tele­ phone and telawomanl”. This week the staff had to fill out another one of those frequent forms requiring pupil’s name, age, father’s name and address. In the kindegarten the registration forms provide all this information readily but Mrs. Jermyn was interested in hear­ ing the children’s version. “Your father’s name, Ricky Boyle?”— “Derry.” “Yes, but we jvant his real name.” “Oh—Mr. Boyle,” Ricky answered proudly. Freddy Wells' answer covered every­ thing — “Punch Nelson Wells”. Johnny Snell knew there must be some other answer but he couldn’t remember what it was, so he replied, “Just Swanee”; and Teddy Wilson’s smiling reply was “Daddy”. The Airport claimed some more members of our enrolment this past week, but these little ones will have to remain home until September as they were kindergarten pupils—Jimmy Mill­ er and Billy Steciuk. There was an admission to fill one of the empty chairs, however—Patricia Hill. Frankie Davis has also transferred from Mrs. Hughson’s Grade 3 to Toronto and Pearl Marlatt from Mr. Wilson’s room to Stratford. Mrs. Fredericks Fischer Mrs. Fredericka Fischer passed away at the home of her son William on the 16th concession, Hay township on Sunday, Janu­ ary 21st 1951, where she made her home for the past three years. Her husband Chris. Fischer predeceased her about a year ago, Mrs. Fischer was in her 82nd year, she was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Chas Weiberg of Centralia 4 sons, Chris, of Lucan; Jacob, of Dashwood; William and Ar­ il eil, of Hay township; also 26 grand 'Children and 14 great­ grandchildren, one sister* Mrs. Emma Fahner, of Philadelphia, The funeral was held from the Hoffman Funeral home on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with inter­ ment in the Bronson Line Luth­ eran Cemetery. Rev. L. Higenell officiating. SAINTSBURY The Guild of St. Patricks' Church Saintsbury met at the home of Mrs. Jack Dickins on Friday afternoon with a large attendance. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Clarance Davis, Mrs, Maurice McDonald was in the chair. Mrs, R. Green­ lee read the scripture lesson and Mrs. McDonald led in prayer. Mrs. D. Maguire read .the minu­ tes of the last meeting, Mrs. Harry Carroll in the absence of Mrs. F. Bridger gave the trea­ surers report. Aftex’ a business discussion the afternoon was spent in piecing quilt blocks. Mrs. Dickins assisted by Mrs. H. Atkinson and Mrs. C. Atkinson served a dainty lunch. Mrs. Mc­ Donald moved a vote of thanks to the hostess and her assistants and closed the meeting with prayer. Lantern Slides A number of ladies from St. Patricks attended the lantern slides and movies put on by Miss L. Powell of Obuse, Japan, a missionary on furlough. Miss Powell was born in Granton and is helping to do wonderful work in Japan. The slides were pre­ sented in the Parish hall of Holy Trinity Church and the ladies served lunch. Mi*, and Mrs. R. Greenlee and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carroll and boys were Sunday evening din­ ner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Abbott. Mrs. F. Davis spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Davis. Mrs. W. J. Davis and Ivan visited with Mr. and Mrs. G. Godbolt, of Centralia, on Sunday. THAMES ROAD Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred I-Iunkin visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Gilfillan, of Kirk­ ton. Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Hunkin visited on Sunday with Mr. Wor­ den Miller and family. Farm Forum The regular meeting of the Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Beavers with a full attendaxice present. Business was discussed. Euchre was then played. Lunch was ser­ ved which brought a pleasant evening to a close. The monthly community night will be held in Thames Road School this Friday evening. Mrs. R. Atkinson, of Central­ ia and Mr. W. Witson, of Lon­ don, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Atkinson. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dobbs at­ tended a birthday party at the home of Mrs. Turner, in London, on Fi’iday evening in honor' of Mr. G. Essery. Mr. and Mrs. M. Elstone were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Davis on Sun­ day noon and Mr. and Mrs. E. Greenlee and Larry and Mr, R. McFalls for Sunday evening din- The sympathy of the members, of St. Patricks •church is extend­ ed to Mrs. O. Weiberg in the net. Mr. and Mrs. C. Ings-, of Lon­ don spent Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Heber Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Atkinson and Mr. and Mrs. D. Maguire were Thursday evening dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Latta, of Arva, Brinsley Church Has Annual Meeting The Annual Congregational meeting of Brinsley United Church was held in the Sunday School parlors on Friday even­ ing January 19th after which a Social hour was spent. The lad­ ies served lunch. Rev. W. G. Parrott, Pastor of the charge presided with Lin Craven as congregational secre­ tary. Various reports were present­ ed by the treasurers of the dif­ ferent organizations of the Church and were very encourag­ ing which are as follows. Board of Stewards, $2318,33; W.A., $974.08; W.M., $124,83; Flower Fund, $25.84; M. andM. Fund, $190.85; Sunday School, $143.42; Mars Hill Cemetery Bd., $442.04. Official officers for 1951 are as follows: Clerk of Congrega­ tion, Lin Craven; Elders, Wil­ bert Sholdice, J. L. Amos, Wal­ ter Morley, Martin Watson; Trea­ surer, Earl Morley; Stewards, Jack Trevethick, Lin Craven, An­ sel Lee, David Morley, James Trevethick, Jack Hodgson; Par­ sonage Board, Wilbert Sholdice, Earl Morley; Pianist, Douglas Lewis; Assistant, Mrs. Jack Tre­ vethick; Choir Leader, Mrs. Lin Craven; Missionary, Leslie Mor­ ley, Douglas Lewis, Martin Wat­ son, Gordon Morley; Pulpit Sup­ ply, Wilbert Sholdice, David Morley, J. L. Amos; Ushers, Gor­ don Morley, chairman; Roy Glenn, Elmer Lewis, Leslie Mor­ ley, Billie Fenton, Carl Picker­ ing; S.S. Superintendent, Wes­ ley Watson; Secretary, Gordon Morley; Treasurer, Mrs. Jack Trevethick. W.A, President, Mrs, W. Watson, Treasurer, Mrs. Wes. Morley; Secretary, Mrs. Stanley Stephen; Flower Fund, Treasurer, Mrs. Lin Craven; W.M.S., President, Mrs. Mac Allison; Treasurer, Mrs. James Trevethick; Secre­ tary, Mrs. Carl Pickering; Young Adult, President, Douglas Lewis; Treasurer, Billie Fenton; Secre­ tary, Betty Sholdice. Personal Items The sympathy of the com­ munity is extended to Mrs, Lew­ is and family in tlieir recent sad bereavnient. The funeral of the late Arthur Lewis was held from his late residence concession 12 McGilli­ vray township on Thursday with interment in Ebenizer cemetery. The service being in charge of W. C. Parrott, of Crediton. A favourite hymn of the late Mr. Lewis was sung, entitled, “Near­ er My God to Thee,” and Mrs. Lin Craven by request sang, “There Are No Tears in The Sky”. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hodgins spent the week-end with friends in Windsor. Mr. Donald Watson spent the week-end in London with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Trevethick, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hodgins Phyllis and Bobbie, Mr. Harold Scott and friend Miss Irene Hod­ gins dined with Mr. and .Mrs. Gordon Scott on Thursday. Mt. and Mrs. David Morley left on a motor trip to Florida on Saturday morning, Barbara Thompson, of Lieury, is spending some time with her grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morley. Mr. and. Mrs. Gordon Allison and Mr. Cecil Hartte visited re­ cently with Mr. Douglas Lewis, of St, Joseph Hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs.1 Alonzo Hodgins and family visited Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Watson, of Parkhill. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Morley spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lewis. Veteran Dies At Grand Bend George Graham, retired brick layer, formerly of Detroit, passed away at his residence in Grand Bend after a lengthy illness. He was in his seventy-first year. He was a member of Palestine Lodge No. 357 F. & A.M., De­ troit. He was a veteran of the First Field Company, Canadian Engineers Division and a mem­ ber of the Grand Bend Legion 498, Since coming to Grand Bend he worked with several contrac­ tors in masonry work. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. G. F. Coyne, of Gogama, and Mrs. Anthony Dallas of Detroit, one son, David Graham of Detroit. Funeral ser­ vices were held in the Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood, with Legion members acting as flower bearers and pallbearers, and as­ sisting at the grave side services were the buglers from the Cen­ tralia Airport. Rev. J. Houghton of St. John by the Lake Anglican Church of Grand Bend officiated. Ice & Wood WE DELIVER :E» R* Witmer & Son Telephone 255-M Exeter Size each each cwt. HORSES CATTLE HOGS Call Collect Exeter 235 HIGHEST CASH PRICES FOR Dead Stock $10,00 $10,00 $2.50 per According to and Condition Seaforth 15 DARLING & COMPANY OF CANADA, LIMITED No Gambling Here You Are Sure of Top Prices — Call — RIVERSIDE POULTRY CO. 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