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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1971-11-11, Page 124A Clinton Neyvs,Record, Thursday, November 11„ 1971 matter of priliciPle 11111011011111011111.1111111111111111.11111111111 BY J, CARL HENIINGWAY I'm still having difficulty making allowance for the time lag between writing and, publishing of these comments. I missed our Canadian Thanksgiving but this should be in time for the U.S. Thanksgiving. Perhaps this leaves you a bit confused like the U.S. mother whose son was in Canada, The boy's thoughts of home became pretty strong on our Thanksgiving Day so he called home. To the course of the conversation he happened to mention that it was Thanksgiving day in Canada, There was a long pause and his mother _asked "When's Christmas?" While there is no doubt that in this land of ours every day should be "Thanksgiving Day" it seems to me that, for farmers, it is most appropriate that we should have a special "Thanksgiving Day" in the fail after harvest is complete. It varies a little from year to year but it seems to me that this has been a particularly good year in this area. Remember last spring how nicely we got our seeding in and how many were lamenting that the dry weather for seeding would mean a light hay crop, but their dark forecasts did not come true, There was lots of hay even if it was a little later getting it in the barn. Our grain crops were quite good, Now, that the corn is almost complete, it appears that we have an exceptionally good yield. In fact there has been very real difficulty in handling the abundance of grain. For all these things I'm sure our farmers give sincere and heartfelt thanks to our God. In spite of the bountiful harvest the returns to the farmer as net , income are quite disappointing. There must be something wrong with an economy that penalizes people for doing a particularly good job. Farmers realize throughout the world that they would be much better off financially if we cut production to something less than is really needed. It of course would mean that many more would suffer from hunger to the point of malnutrition and even premature death. Farmers refuse to do this even though it means real hardship for many farmers. For this our whole population should be profoundly Thankful! Letter to the Editor This crochet-knit cruise sweater has an open pattern for cool living. It's available in small, medium, large and extra large from Terry William Knitters Ltd. of Kitchener and retails for $14.95. FASHION/CANADA selections for 1971 are identified by the FASHION/CANADA tag — your shopping guide to eXcellence of Canadian fashion design and workmanship. Developed by the federal Department of Industry, Trade and Commerce, in co-operation with leading industry associations and participating provincial governments, the FASHION/CANADA program aims at establishing greater acceptance at home and abroad for fashions created and manufactured in Canada. FASHION/CANADA - The midi for men is here in this fitted, double-breasted coat of warm plaid. "Climatic" design by Bernard Miller for Crown Waterproof & Clothing Co. Ltd. of Toronto, it retails for $75. FASHION/CANADA selections for 1971 are identified by the FASHION/CANADA tag — your shopping guide to excellence of Canadian fashion design and workmanship. Developed by the federal Department of Industry, Trade and Commerce, in co-operation with leading industry associations and participating provincial governments, the FASHION/CANADA program aims at establishing greater acceptance at home and abroad for fashions created and manufactured in Canada. 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URSAN PROPERTY — We now offer Composite Dwelling Insurance as well as Homeowners In. surance. — SUMMER COTTAGES, TRAILER HOMES CHURCHES, HALLS. AGENTS: JAMES KEYS, RR 1, Seatorth; V. J. LANE, RR 5, Seaforth WM. LIMPER, RR 1, Londeeboro; SELWYN BAKER, Brussels; HAROLD SQUIRES, RR 3, Clinton; K. J. ETUE, Seaforth; DONALD G. EATON, Seaforth. Original Equipment Quality or Setter Bring This Coupon * With Winter Car Check FREE BOTTLE OF WINDSHIELD WASH ER ANTIOFREEZE nowidnowtominotoit IVAN lit MICKEY'S WAS SERVICE 3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU GRAND BEND tUNTON GODERICH Victoria at Maria At The Five Points Phone 238.2257, Phone 4824682 Phone 524-6923 Set) REA see JIM Hwy, 21 CS1.3550WK (Garden notes, Katsura Tree gives garden textured look Mr. and Mrs. Ken Colson (nee Ellen Cole) were the guests of honour at a presentation party last Saturday night. This was held in the community hall, Holmesville and was well attended by Mends of the Bayfield line and community. Euchre was the order of the evening. The ladies' prizes were won by Mrs. Robert Welsh and Mrs. A. Ostrom. Robert Welsh won the men's high and K. Colson the low. Frank Thompson held the most lone hands. Mr. and Mrs. Colson were presented with a beautiful gold and crystal swag lamp. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Middleton of Leaside, Toronto, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Middleton. The Rev. D. Jenkins of the Diocese of Michigan conducted the service in St. James Church Middleton Sunday. The rector, Rev. George Youmatoff was the speaker at the Remembrance Day Service in Bayfield at the same hour, The Rev. Andrew Mowatt of Clinton will be the guest speaker at the meeting of the ACW of St. James Church, Middleton at the home of Mrs. John Grigg on Thursday evening, Nov. 11. BY A,13.04CKLEY As the search for dependable trees for lawn or street planting continues, we find ourselves constantly re-evaluating the older types of trees. Many of these varieties, while possessing desirable characteristics, remain obscure and rarely used. This oversight is attributable to many factors — unfamiliarity with the trees, lack of awareness of their good qualities and faults, and most often their unavailability from nurseries, This latter point is particularly discouraging to those who, after becoming familiar with a tree, whether through personal contact or through their reading, find it impossible to obtain. The inevitable result — substitution of whatever happens to be available — nearly always results in frustration, and disappointment. The following are a few good trees that should be easy to get but are not too well known. The Kentucky coffee tree (Gymnocladus dioicus), despite its common name, will grow at least as far north as Ottawa, and endures our winters with little or no setback. Although a slow grower, older specimens will occasionally reach 50 feet. The coffee tree has coarse W. R. Catton the Wildlife management officer in this district with the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests this week reminded hunters that the department is continuing their program of deer hide collection as set out in an announcement earlier this year. In return for all hides turned in to various collection points in the Western Ontario region the department will be giving hunters a handwarmer stamped "Compliments of the Department of Lands and Forests." "In past years'.. Mr. Catton notes, "most hunters have simply discarded deer and moose hides once the hunt is over and the butchering complete." All this was happening at a time when hides have been very much in demand by remote northern Indian settlements, he added. Through an agreement with the Federal Government the Department of Lands and Forests is attempting to collect as many hides as possible, have them tanned and given to various Indian bands. The hides end up as beautiful works of handicraft from the talented native craftsmen. stubby branchlets with fine twigs and large luxuriant double-compound leaves, ridged grayish bark and, on female trees, thick brown seed pods. In fall the leaves change to golden-yellow. The green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica lanceolata) has been one of our best native trees for planting on streets and around homes, although one must become reconciled to its habit of producing multitudes of seeds that fall indiscriminately on all parts of the garden. With the selection of a sterile clone, this bothersome fault no longer exists, and one can recommend this beautiful tree for all to grow. This clone, Marshall's Seedless green ash, is in all other respects like a typical green ash but is more uniform. Many people are drawn to the flamboyant pictures in gardening magazines of the Crimson King maple. It is a fine looking tree, but grows extremely slowly, and its reddish leaves are rather dull instead of being brilliant as is so often depicted. I rather prefer its parent, the Schwedler maple which, although it doesn't have the dark red leaves, has reddish leaves in spring that turn to a rich dark green all summer. It is more In return for one complete hide (in quarter pieces is satisfactory) the hunter can pick up his handwarmer. "At the same time he will find it heartwarming to do this service to help some northern Indian people," Mr. Catton suggests. Collection points in the Owen Sound division will be at Hams Esso Service in Meaford and Ken MacDonald's Fur Farm R. R. 5, Owen Sound. In the Wingham division at Point Farms Provincial Park, four miles north of Goderich and in the Hespeler Division at the Hespeler Division Office on Beaverdale Road at Hespeler. vigorous than Crimson King and grows much faster, The Harlequin maple (Acer platanoides 'Drummoridil') has been available from nurseries for at least 10 years, but is still very little known. Its unusally striking variegated white and light green foliage will brighten any dark corner and enhance the appearance of stained wood siding. The rugged branch structure and deeply burrowed grayish corky bark of the Amur corktree (Pheliodendron amurense) seem to add permanence and stability to its surroundings. This is a very hardy tree from Northern China, and because of its insect 'and disease resistance and splendid compound dark green foliage, is being planted more and more each year. A better tree by far is the Saghalin corktree (Phellodendron sachalinense) which has more refined leaves, whitish corky trunk and few fruits. It is practically impossible to find in catalogues, however. Where a medium-sized tree is desired, consider the European bird cherry (Prunus padus) sometimes called the May-day tree. To see this tree in full bloom and experience the delightful fragrance of its pendulous white racemes is all that is necessary to prompt one to get a tree for himself. It produces small black cherries which are not particularly useful but they do provide a bounty for the birds. The May-day tree's foliage is most unusual — it opens in very early spdng and retains its pristine greenness all summer until it changes to scarlet, yellow and crimson In the fall. The eultivar Watered has larger flowers and longer recernes, which it produces in greater abundance at an early age. To add pebbled textured leaves to the landscape, plant the Katsura tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum). This tree will probably produce many main stems but it will reward you with its dark green medium-sized heart-shaped leaves that turn to rich yellow in the fall and will give you little trouble from insect pests or diseases. Available in the trade nowadays is the rare Amur Maacki (Maackia amurensis), a small tree with compound foliage like the black locust (Robinia) and bearing creamy-white panicles of flowers in midsummer. Its yellowish ruffled bark is ornamental during the winter months. Only a few trees are mentioned here, but these are fairly easy to get, especially if yolk order them now for spring delivery. Some nurserymen may have them right now. It is worth driving out to your local nursery if you are searching for a tree of reasonable size to plant in your garden this fall, Most of the trees mentioned are hardy in eastern Canada; the May-day tree, Maackia, and corktree are hardy in most of the Prairie provinces; all are' hardy in milder areas. The editor, I am writing to thank you most warmly for forwarding a copy of the Progress Enterprise containing our appeal photograph. We are very grateful to you for bringing this need to the attention of your readers as it is very hard to reach everybody. Dr. Hitschmanova has now set off on her 27th annual trans-Canada fund-raising tour and the continuing existence of all our projects always hinges on these very crucial three months. Thank you so much for helping us. Sincerely yours, Pamela MacRae (Mrs.), Information Officer, Unitarian Service Committee of Canada. A complete checking and service program for safe dependable winter driving. 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