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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-12-11, Page 3Page 4 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, H, 1952 SR Christmas Cards At The Times-Advocate 49Dodge Sedan RADIOAND VISOR 40 Pontiac Sedan ■S . ” 39 Plymouth 50 GMC Pick-Up HALF-TON Snell Bros LIMITED Seaway Will Affect Huron OAC Soils Speaker Predicts “Should the St. Lawrence Seawpy become a reality* it may quite possibly change the position of agriculture in Southwestern Ontario,” said Professor N,. R, Richards, head of soils depart­ ment, Ontario Agricultural Col­ lege, Guelph. He was addressing a meeting of the Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement As­ sociation "at the Ontario Street United Church, CUnton, Wednes­ day night. Professor Richards looks for an increase in urban and rural population with more competi­ tion for land, in the future, Speaking on the land to be found in Huron County he said it was the .............‘ world and growing of With Lake of irrigation,' the future culture in the county bright. Increasing Importance That farmers in the are becoming increasingly aware of the importance pf the soil is evidenced by the fact that 2109 samples of soil were' submitted to O.A.C. for fertilizer recom­ mendations, He ‘credited G. W. Montgomery, agriculture repre­ sentative for the improvement in the soils program. most versatile in the lends itself to the many types of crops. Huron as the source agri- ver> Professor Richards told njernbers that in order to main­ tain the highest standard of liv­ ing possible, the productivity of the land, must be maintained, Use Of Fertilizer The use of fertilizer which began more than two shousand years ago, lias developed to the place where it is no longer a hit and miss practice. Chemists have made discoveries such as that of phosphorus and nitrogen which have been of great importance in the making of fertilizers. Fer­ tilizing increases the yield ano makes a wider range of crops possible. '“The most unproductive soils can be made productive through intelligent management,” fessor Richards concluded. the Pro- Of is district Mrs. William Bennett Funeral services for Mrs. William Bennett were held in Atwood last Wednesday. Rev. J. W. Button, of Atwood United Church, conducted the services and burial was made in Elma Centre cemetery. Mrs. Bennett died last Monday in Listowel hospital in eighty-second year. She born on October 1, 1871, near JjSxeter, a daughter of the late her was Usborne Council Hears Complaint Usborne Council, at the De­ cember meeting, heard a com­ plaint from E. Herdman who said flood damage on his farm was caused by the laying of the water pipe line to R.C.A.F, Sta­ tion Centralia. Council instructed the clerk consult the township solicitor determine the proper place present the claim. An advance of $2,000 to ‘to to Chevrolet and Oldsmobile Cars and Chevrolet Trucks PHONE 100 EXETER Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Broken- shire. In 1919 she was married to Mr. Bennett and they farmed in Elma-township until 12 years ago when they retired to At* wood. She was a member of the Atwood United Church. Surviving besides her are two sisters, Mrs. Lucan, Atwood, and Sims, Exeter; and one _...... Mark Brokenshire, Dashwood. husband Margery Mrs. J. brother, Plenty of Christmas Spirit in these is E J. SES A- < ____ _ on school rates due was authorized for the Usborne Township School Area Board. Secretary-treasurer A. G. Hicks requested the pay­ ment on behalf of the board. Making Progress The Honor Roll committee re­ ported that they were making progress and hoped to have the roll made and hung in the hall by the time of the nomination meeting. The by-law setting the no­ mination for the statutory day, December 29, was given final reading. The tax collector reported over $23,000 of 1952 rates been received. Arrears Paid The treasurer reported a ance of cash of $24,533.24; that all of 1949 tax arrears had been paid; that $3,000 had been re­ ceived from the Department of National Defence in connection with the agreement for the lay­ ing of water pipe line to the R.C.A.F. Station at Centralia; and that $1,3 86.03 had been received for custom work and gravel to the road and bridges account. Road accounts of $1,641.54 were passed. Reeve Verne Pincombe pre­ sided at the meeting and coun­ cillors Harpld Jeffery, Earl Mit­ chell and Clayton Smith’ were present. / Wide selection of smartly styl- ’ ed watches.. All top values! 'I S>J Men’s 17-Jewel Watches, De­ pendable! $27.50 up Ladies’ 17-Jewel Watches. Many & smart designs to choose from. Ev­ ery watch a pre-sf cision time-piece. t $24.75 up *3 Choose From Our Christmas Card Selection 5V W’ ••J A s Id “.f / to Date* Set For County Court Actions Special dates for eight civil actions listed for Huron County Court and General Session of the peace were agreed to last week by Judge T. M. Costello. The jury action in which John Campbell, Grand Bend, is seek­ ing to recover lops or damage of $500 sustained as the result of a collision between his motor vehicle anti cattle owned by Melvin Gaiser, Stephen township, who has entered a counter-claim for $800 was adjourned without setting a date, The action of McKerral vs. Gunning was set for December 22. Judy Diapne McKerral, by her father, Arthur Joseph Mc­ Kerral, Exeter, has entered a claim for $4,000 for pain and suffering and personal injuries from Ronald Gunning, Usborne township farmer, arising out of an accident on January 11, 1952, at Exeter. Wins Chicago Prize M. E. Hooper and Son, of Marys, placed -sixth in the open hybrid shelled corn division of the International Livestock Ex­ position at Chicago, St. Mrs. W. R. Ratcliffe Funeral services for Mrs. William L. Ratcliffe, the former Laura Ethel Wiseman, 71, were held at Kirkton last Wednesday. Mrs. Ratcliffe died at the home of her son, W. Burns Ratcliff?, Byron, on Sunday, November 31. She had lived in the Kirkton district most of her life. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, James, Grand and Burns. Rev. United service, duhm was n Presbyterian cemetery. hallicrafters perfect Product’n One Feed Eggs Laid Two Feed Model 5R30 Here lies Eli Fudd, As stiff as a poker; He worried about Christmas—• What a boneheadedjoker!the project, agriculture teach- School Agriculture Department Experiments With Laying Hens By MURRAY DAAVSON ---- JARRETT there is an carried op by Grade and DAVID This year ment being high school, dents, to compare two commer* cial types of laying mash. There are two pens of birds of Vi-Cross breed, hatched at the Lakeview Poultry Farm and Hatchery Ltd. on the same day and pn the same farm. The two pens are identical ex­ cept that one is a bit larger than the other, but there is the same floor space per bird- Some of these hens were al­ ready laying when they were brought to the school, They are being fed scratch grain and lay­ ing mash, the mash coming from two different companies. The Grade 9 boys cared for the hens, each group responsible for a per­ iod of one week. The eggs are marketed a week, sizes has All of except one which died of a hae­ morrhage. It was used for di- expert at the 9 stu- for consumption once but no record of egg been kept. these hens are healthy Sorority Holds Party For Husbands, Friends Beta Sigma Phi sorority mem­ bers, their enjoyed a the Legion day night. Bob Secord, social leader, London, took the entertainment. Everyone en­ joyed the program of square dancing and games under his direction. Santa’s arrival with gifts for everyone, added to the fun. Members of the Legion Auxil­ iary served a turkey barbeque at tables decorated with ever­ green and candles. sectipg purposes,. For the last three weeks one pen of birds has gone off its feed and its production is drop? ping. However, it is worthy of note that the production of both pens is at quite a high level which speaks well for the birds. Weekly production is shown ip the following chart; Type Percent Product'n Speaking of Andrew Dixon, er in charge, said: "At the pres­ ent time, it looks as if one feed will prove superior. it this trend continues at the middle of the experiment the feed of the two pens will be switched thus elim­ inating the chance of inequality of the birds,” See The Coutts Train At The Times « Advocate A Gayz Colorful Centerpiece WORLD-WIDE RECEPTION $54.95 Path, London, Matcow, The Vatican, South America -r- the world is yours with the Hallicroftsrs Continental | Actually receives more stations over longer distances than ordinary radios, 5 Tubes including rectifier. We'll be glad to demonstrate the "Continental" for you today. Christmas Solve Them With Practical, Economical recreation charge of See the Coutts “Train” at THE TIMES-ADVOCATE husbands and friends Christinas party at Memorial J. Anderson, of ICirkton Church, conducted the Burial was in Kirkton Hall Tues- From RADIO AND ELECTRIC SALES AND SERVICE GENERAL WIRING PHONE 187-W EXETER Electrical Appliances :> '.v.'/l •) 'J |' : I Comments About Cromarty By MRS. K. McKELLAR Mrs. Ken Davey, Wayne and Gordon, of London, visited last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy McCulloch. •Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Currie, of London, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Walker. Mr. Darwin Keaton, Bluffton, Alta., was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Scott last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Binning and Richard, of Mitchell, visited Wednesday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. McKellar. Communion service was ob­ served in Cromarty church Sun­ day morning. Miss Olive Speare spent a couple of days with friends in Mitchell last week. Mr. John Templeman is able to be out again after his recent illness. Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Murray, of Exeter, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Howe. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Houghton and family visited in Wingham with Mr. and Mrs. Len Houghton on Sunday, Mr, Robert Laing presided at the Y.P.S. meeting on Sunday evening. Alice Sorsdahl read the Scripture Lesson and Mr. Dun­ canson led in prayer. A splendid topic was given by Miss Mar­ garet Walker. Miss Ethel Mae Norris sang a solo. Elect Officers The December meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society was .held Thursday in the basement of the church with a good at­ tendance. A Christmas worship service was led by Mrs. Lloyd Sorsdahl, Mrs. T. Laing read the last chapter of the Study Book. It being the annual meeting, the president, Mrs. Thomas Scott Sr. took the chair for the business period and election of officers. Very fine reports were given by the different secretaries and the surpassed its allocation.The election of officers result­ ed as follows: Past president, Mrs. Thomas Scott Sr; president, Mrs. Lloyd Sorsdahl; vice-presidents, Mrs. T. Laing and Mrs. M. Lammond; secretary, Mrs. T. L. Scott, as­ sistant, Mrs. K. McKellar; trea­ surer, Mrs. William Harper; Glad Tidings* secretary, Mrs. Houghton; press secretary, Mrs. K. McKellar; ’ Home Helpers . with her assistant; Mrs. T. Mrs. Very fine reports were treasurer. The Society K. McKellar, secretary, Mrs, Houghton, Mrs. J. ~ ‘ welcome Laing; Thomas Scott; nominating com mittee, Mrs. Duncanson ami E. Allen; pianists, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. John Wallace, Scott, atid welfare, ... supply secretary, Mrs. Will ♦BALANCED AGAINST PITCH ♦BALANCED AGAINST ROLL ♦BALANCED AGAINST JOUNCE Your new Plymouth is here with scores of new and surprising features! NEW COMFORT The sensational new Plymouth BALANCED BIDE is by far the softest, smoothest ride you will find in any car of comparable price. The new Plymouth is balanced against pitch—against roil—and against Jounce. Nothing like it has been offered before —even by Plymouth. 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