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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-11-15, Page 10Page W WINTER IS TOUGH ON CARS- tyw/w Ready NOW/ NOW Is the Time to Get Your Snow Tires Wi hive a Full Range of Sizes, also Super-Cushion Deluxe and Super-Cushion Marathons As Low as $27.30 Batteries Tit* Fiaious Goodyear Fresh ui«i other batteries as lowr as $14.70 Less Liberal Allowance On Old Battery Bully guaranteed by the above company We also have a good supply -of GENUINE PRESTONE still on hand E. L. Chaffe & Sons Corner No. 4 and Crediton Highways OPEN FROM 7 TO 11 (Except Mondays — Close at 1 P.M.) 1 YOU CAN RELY ON RELIANCE” »«■*—....... . ......... . —..... ........ has maintained dependable daily service between Montreal, Toronto* and Chicago for more than 50 years, providing fast service over Canadian National’s smooth, double-track roadbed with automatic block signals all the way. 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McConachie, a former McKee winner, who was chairman of the dinner at which 10 former trophy win­ ners were in attendance. Mr. Agar received the trophy for his outstanding contributions in the development of the heli­ copter for mountain services on the west coast. The trophy was presented at the annual meeting' of the Air Industries and Transport Association held recently at the Seigniory Club, Montebello, Quebec. •—'Central Press Canadian Germans Ontario's Pioneers Says Stephen Banquet Speaker The heritage Ontario owes to the Pennsylvanian German bet­ ter known as Dutch was the theme of an address by Dr. G. E. Reaman, of OAC Guelph, to 300 who attended the Stephen Township Federation of Agri­ culture Banquet W e d n e sd a y night. In a talk entitled “The Trail of the Black Walnut’’, Dr. Bea­ man, head of the English Depart­ ment of OAC, claimed, “We have not paid tribute to the founders of this country.” “We have been taught the pioneers, of Ontario were of En­ glish, Scotch and Irish descent, but that is erroneous. Our ear­ liest settlers were the Pennsyl­ vanian Dutch, more 'correctly de­ scribed the Pennsylvanian Ger­ mans.” He told the gathering that these pioneers all originated from Southern Germany. Since thea many of their names have been changed to English spell­ ings and pronounciations and that many people in Ontario could trace their ancestry back to the Germans, although they might not realize it. ■ _ “These people were practicing in Germany three centuries ago, conservation measures that we are encouraging among the farm people today,” the speaker said, “They had the most advanced farm methods in Europe and they brought their traditions and their experience with them to this country.” Religious Prosecution Persecuted for religious rea­ sons in Germany, these people came to America under the spon­ sorship of William Penn. When they were forced out of America because they would not fight during the revolution, they mov­ ed up to all parts of Canada and Ontario especially. “Because”, he said, “they knew the best soil contained limestone and that the black walnut tree grew only in lime­ stone soil they searched for the black walnut first in Pennsyl­ vania and again in Ontario.” “You people are farming ac­ cording to the methods brought to Canada by these Germans,” the professor stated. Many of their farm animals —- horses, cows, poultry etc. came with them, he said, and are the pre­ decessors of the farm.animals of today. Traditions He cited some of the institu­ tions in Canada which originated with the Germans, including bank barns, proper care of ani­ mals, two crust pie, familiar ex­ pressions such as “step up town,” “Elbow Grease”, etc., quilts, the axe and many other things that are commonly at­ tributed to English traditions. The reason that traffic travels on the right in this country father than on the left as in Europe was attributed to these people by the speaker. He said that the German wagon, the Connoslon, built in such a way that the drivers had to pass on the right side, initiated the right hand travel which has been the practise ever since. Bob McKerclier, vice-president of the Huron county federation introduced the speaker and said his speech was based on research the professor had made for a book which will bo published soon. Gerald Godbolt thanked the speaker. Re-elected President Gordon Ratz, president of the Stephen federation, was chair­ man for the banquet and re-elect­ ed president in the election which took place during the meeting. Steve Dundas was re­ elected vice-president and Mrs. Ross Krueger was named ladies representative. Directors -were elected by school sections as follows: No. 1, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Richards; No. 2, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lamport; No. 3, Harold Fahrner and Mrs. Winston Sliap- ton; No. 4, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Krueger; No. 5, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Finkbeiner; No. 6, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Webber; No, 7, Albert Gaiser and Mrs. Art Gaiser; No. 8,- Mr. and Mrs. Wally Becker; No. 10, Paul Eagleson and Mrs. William Love; No. 11, Mr. and -Mrs. Gerald Ma­ son; No. 12, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Webb; No. 13, Mr. and Mrs. Hil­ ton Ford; No. 14, Gerald God­ bolt and Mrs. C. McCurdy; No. 15, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Miller; No. 16, Melvin Stade, and Mrs. William Stade; No. 17, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Isaac; No. 18, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brophey. Wilfred Shortreid, second vice- president of the county federa­ tion, spoke on provincial activit­ ies. The last convention, he said, stressed close relations with town and city people. One page of the Rural Co-Operator, the of­ ficial organ of the Federation, was devoted to Huron news and he' advised those present to read it. Hail insurance, for all the farmers in the province, was now under consideration by the fed­ eration executive, he said. Under the present proposal a levy would be made along with municipal taxes to cover payment for the insurance. Bob McKerclier, first vice-pre­ sident of the county federation, was chairman of the business part of the meeting. He stressed that hail insurance would have to be dealt with by county and particularly municipal councils. If the present scheme is ap­ proved, he said, the decision as to whether it would be enforced would rest with municipal coun­ cils who would have to approve the levy. Earl Shapton, secretary of the Federation, announced a surplus of over $500. Gordon Ratz, the president, said the executive was open to suggestions as to how this money could best be spent for the farmers of Stepheii. During the meal; Miss Helen Shapton sang two splos, accom­ panied by Agnes Bray. Miss Mabel Selves contributed two readings to. the program. The banquet was held in the Exeter Legion Hall and members of the Eastern Star catered. Elimville W.L Donate $25 To Greek Fund During the November meeting of the Elimville WI, the ladies made a resolution to send $25 in aid for Greece. The meeting was held at the Township Hall and it was opened by the Ode i’ead by -Mrs. Hunter. Mrs. Allen Johns took the chair for the program and the motto was read by Mrs. James Miller. Mrs. Harvey Ford gave a reading and Mrs. Horace Det- bridge took tbs topic. Two films were shown by Harvey Sparling and Mrs, Jack- son gave a splendid report abont the area Convent!an at London. A lunch was served at the close of the meeting, Liberal Candidate JOHN ARMSTRONG Report From The West (T-A subscriber in Alberta, Mrs. Sydney Ransom, submits her semi-annual report of activ­ ities from the western pro­ vinces.) Medicine Hut, Alta., October 15, Id51. To The Editor, Exeter Times-Advocate: Since everybody is talking about the weather, it can’t be out of place to give our opinion of it, and at present that is not very favourable. To begin with we’ve had a very unusual summer varying from the “very, very good” to the “horrid” and we do have these extremes here. Instead of the usual dry weather we had rain in abundance—mostly com­ ing in showers, and this was just what was wanted for the prairie grass on which the range cattle grow and fatten, But this continuous precipta- tion has given the grain growers a hard deal. The grain crops have been exceptionally good for that dry district and the farmers have been looking forward to good returns for their hard work but there is not time for thresh­ ing. September was showery and only a little threshing could be done during the dry intervals. On Septembei- 25 after leaving fine weather behind in the mountains it was a sorry sight to see the snow lying on fields of swathed and stooked grain. Some of the fields were still un­ cut. This continued for some dis­ tance down from the foothills as we travelled homeward, on the “Crow” train. The next day we had snow and freezing weather in the southeast corner of the province which again was fol­ lowed by mild summer-like wea­ ther. On October 10 the mercury made an astounding climb to 80 degrees and were able to gather some of the late sweet peas, as­ ters and other flowers. But again the weatherman has frowned and for several days we have had snow flurries and win­ try weather. All this about Southern Al­ berta while our neighboring pro­ vince over the Rockies has suf­ fered from one of the driest sea­ season in, its history, and fprest fire have done tremendous dam­ age, But the B.C. weather has swung back again with rains to bring about the return to work among loggers who had been fighting fofest fires during the long drought. Alberta is decidedly on the map these days. The province has been enriched by the finding of oil in great abundance. The southern part, especially in the Lethbridge area, has gone in for irrigation for several years and as this is bound to ’continue the production of grain and vege- —-Please Turn to Page Eleven S S Monday Is Ad Day | Start the week out right, Mr. Merchant! Monday | | morning is a good time to line up your sales message | | tor The Times-Advocate. The habit pays dividends, | | too. You’ll telling be telling over 8,000 readers about | | your merchandise. | GENERAL ELECTRIC FLUORESCENT LAMPS Production usually increases with efficient lighting The cool, di®“sAamps1<h'lps1 work- G-B Fluoresce« „0'rk. Many eK do more and b«t« w ISmSSnlW. £“ R’ ?e® ta inefeased producuon, est C-G-E office. CANADIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED John Armstrong Will Give You . . Relief From Payment Of Gasoline Tax For Agricultural Purposes 3c Reduction On Gasoline Tax Hospitalization When Sickness Strokes JOHN ARMSTRONG is a Huron Man . . . Born in Hullett Township . . . Township Councillor for eight years . . . Reeve six years', , . County Warden 1949 . . . Member of Londesbord United Church . » . Veteran World War I . . . Progressive Merchant . . . Successful Farmer,. VOTE and ELECT ARMSTRONG And Have Something to Show for Your Taxes (Published by Huron Liberal Association)