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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-11-18, Page 5THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 18, 1954 Page 5 Farm Work Dangerous Says Co-op Fieldman Topics From Crediton By MRS.' J. WOODALL, It’s dangerous to work on a farm. The reason? Few farmers pro vide Workmen’s Compensation. Topic was brought up by Paul Meehan, of Toronto, Secretary fieldman qf the Provincial Medi- cal Service Federation, at the annual meeting of Huron County Co-operative Medical Services. “People on the farm need to be better educated as: the the need to carry Workmen’s Compensation,” said Mr. Meehan. “There are rec ords to show that it is more dan gerous to work on the average farm today than it is to work in the average factory in the town or city. Yet since 1917 employers have been required by law to provide Workmen's Compensation to factory workers.” Since 1946 W o r km e n's Compensation has been made available to farmers, but so far, said the speaker, only a few hundred have taken ad vantage of it. The Co-operative Medical Ser vices of Ontario and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, he said, are trying their utmost to persuade all farmers to take ad- Did you know that,,, A WOMAN IN HIGH HEELS IS EXERTING MORE PRESS URE ON THE STREET PER SQUARE INCH THAN A FULLY-LOADED, 19 WHEEL, FIVE-AXLE TRUCK k J 5?HE BEST TRUCK TIRE VALUE IN TOWN IS OUR HPMILER RIB BY 600DYEAR. NOW REDUCED TO JUST 131 15 FOR THE 6’00 X16 SIZE- BARGAINS IN OTHER SIZES TOO ! t/S SOON' LOOK FOR THIS "HIGH SIGN” OF QUALITY X92 GOODAea^ TIRES JIMMY HAYTER PHONE night II DASHWOOD, ONT. GENERAL GARAGE SERVICE vantage of Workmen’s Compensa tion. Mr, Meehan cited two cases in nearby counties where a farmer, not protected by Workmen’s Com pensation, lost his farm and life savings as the result of a serious accident to a farm-hand. Speaking of hospitals, Mr, Mee han said that “We as citizens should become more’interested in how our hospitals are operated. If most of us ran our businesses the way the hospitals are admin istered, we would go bankrupt.” He went on to say* that the hos pitals are operated on a poor ad ministration4 basis and “with a deplorable lack of adequate stu dies in cost accounting.” ' Weakness Referring to the Co-operative Medical Services, of which there are 34 in the province which give medical protection to 150,000 rural people, Mr. Meehan said that the weakness in prepaid plans is that they often fail where they should give the most help. “For example,” he pointed out, “the long-term catastrophic ill nesses are the things people fear the most, yet they fail to get adequate protection for them.” He said that there are, however, seven medical co-operatives in Ontario that have added a supple mentary premium to assist in the payment of catastrophic illnesses where the aggregate cost of hos pital, surgical, medical, special nurses and .general costs exceed $1,000 over a 12-month period, Harvey C. Johnston, of Blyth, president of the Co-operative, re ported that the co-operative sur gical plan which was first put into effect last May, has proven satisfactory so far. There are 600 persons covered. He said that 3,867 medical contracts, an in crease of 6 2 over the total of last year, were drawn up by the sec retary-treasurer, Bert Irwin, of Clinton. These contracts covered 10,267 persons in 181 various groups. There were 1,206 claims, totalling $63,052, an average of $53 each. The increase in claims over that of last year was $6,843. The Services finished the year with a small margin of profit. Directors Named Re-elected to the directorate were Mrs. O. G. Anderson, Wing ham; Fordyce Clark, Goderich; W. J. Forbes, R.R. 2 Clinton, and Kenneth Johns. Woodham. Other directors are besides President Johnston and secretary-treasurer Irwin;, Roy Strong, Gorrie, who is vice-president; Mrs. Lloyd Tay lor, Exeter; Russell T. Bolton, R.R. 1 Dublin; Gordon Kirkland, Lucknow; Bertram Klopp, Zur ich, and Gordon Richardson, of Brucefield. A discussion on the new surgi cal plan brought forth a question from Director Mrs. Taylor as to when it would be advisable to offer the plan to people over 60 years of age. President Johnston reported that the services’ exper ience. was not sufficient to offer a surgical plan to that age group as yet. Secretary Irwin said that 15.6 o fthe medical services mem bers are in the over-60 age group taking hospitalization. Paul Meehan, Toronto, secret- ary-fieldman for the Provincial Medical Services Federation, told the meeting that it takes a long time for the over-60 person "to recuperate, and thus a longer hospital-stay is necessary, but in the case of surgery it would be an entirely different matter, said he felt the risk is not great, accordingly. 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Guest speaker was Miss Ella Link, of Exeter. The Evangelical Church being the church of her childhood, Miss Link mentioned many fond memories brought to her. Basing her remarks on Thanksgiving, she stressed the value and joy of giving, not only our wherewithal, but kind words and a smile. Following the program refresh ments vwere served and a social time enjoyed. Mrs. N. Lamport voiced the appreciation visitors. The bazaar sponsored United Church Women’s tion on S aturday was patronized and proved very suc cessful. Miss Saloina Finkbeiner Miss Saloma Finkbeiner died suddenly at her home here on Friday evening. Born and raised near Crediton, she was a daugh ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Finkbeiner and had resided in the village for several years. She was a member of the Evan gelical Church and is survived <by four sisters, Mrs. Herbert Jones, of Kippen; Mrs.’William Parsons, of Cromarty; Mrs. Mary Wein and Miss Louieda Finkbeiner, Credi ton, and one brother, Edward, of Crediton. The funeral service was held from her late residence on Mon day and was conducted by Rev. E. N. Mohr. Burial was in Credi ton cemetery. Women’s Instiute will hold Family Night on Friday, Novem ber 19. Personal Items Mrs. Albert King attended the fnueral of her niece,. Mrs. Mae Clapsdale, in Brown City, Mich. Mrs. Norman Rickey and son Joey visited Tuesday with the for mer’s mother, Mrs. M. Braun, at the home of Mr. Albert Morlock. Mrs. Braun returned to Caseville, Mich., with her daughter. Mr. R. J. Wolfe, of Detroit, visited on Sunday with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wolfe. Mrs. Wesley Wein is spending some time with her sister in Pitts burg. Mrs. G. Richards and Mr. and Mrs. Sunstrome, of Monroe, Mich., spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. H. Young. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Beisel, of Elmira, were weekend visitors with. Rev. and Mrs. E. N. Mohr. Mr. K. Atkinson, of London, and Mr. James Gibson, of Blyth, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. William Oestriclier. Mrs. E. G. Matthews, of Co burg, is spending some time at the home of her son, Dr. William Matthews. Mr. Herbert K. Eilber is ser iously ill in Victoria Hospital, London. Mr. William Roeszler is very ill at his home here, having several strokes. Mr. Herbert moved to St. Sunday night, severe injuries _ „ __ ____ His condition is fair. Mr. William Haviland has re turned to his home after spend ing several weeks in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs. J. Hirtzel, who suffered a fractured hip and wrist, is im proving in Victoria Hospital, Lon don. The Community Youth Fellow ship met on Monday evening in the Evangelical Church School rooms with Dorothy Mathers in charge of the meeting. Quiet music was played by Doris Schwartz and Wallace Pfaff read the scripture. Rev. W. 0’ Parrott was in charge of the topic which was in the form of a panel discussion with Neil, Pfaff part. It Christmas party on December 22. An invitation from the Cen tralia Young People invited the Young People to attend a special service on Sunday evening. How Much An Hour? of the by the Associa- largely suffered Schenk Joseph’s having in a car crash. was re Hospital suffered Nearly every farm publication one picks up today is stressing “Labour Saving”. During the next six-month period more sense less hand labour will be carried out than months. Farmers a walking sier to ride a tractor. They don’t use a cradle to harvest their grain, they use a combine but in the barns many stables are still patterned after the vogue of the walking plow and They are dark, healthy and unhandy The windows are too too far apart. We noticed a barn built this year that still patterned lighting on same style of 50 years ago— small and too few of them. That man’s new barn simply has not applied the new theories of mo dern farming. Now we don't with some of the Some of them are jtical in all individual stances. For examle the pole barn versus the bank barn — that is the barn so common throughout the district. It is less than a decade ago that any farm being offered for sale where the barn was not up on a foundation was a drug on the market. This type of barn today has iu our opinion many advantages over the pole type. It provides more roughage storage and this roughage is pro tected from weather loss by sid- that live- during the past today no longer plow—it is much cradle most, slave small six use ea- era. un pits, and new has the always agree new theories, not too prac- circum- ing and the same roof covers it also protects the ] stock from rain and snow. Uses Feed Easily Another point in favour of bank barn is that most of roughage and bedding can, with careful planning, be stored in such a way that it requires only a few moments to feed and bed down the . the simple course, the says: “Why self-feeding Hard Work Less than ten years True, this can be done providing that (1) 'Cattle are on full feed. (2) That only one type of live stock is being fed. e.g. no calves with yearlings and no yearlings along with mature stock. And anyhow we have yet to see in operation any self-feeder that was completely automatic, al though some pictures we have seen are almost so. Most of the pole type barns are being used for a specific purpose. It is ei ther straight beef or dairy. And in these cases they do work out. Getting back to stables. Most of them are un handy. Just for fun some day count your steps. From the time you enter the barn to do your 'chores in the morning until you shut the doors at night. For in stance just carry a pail of ^water to a pen in an average barn (40 x 70) you could walk 220 feet, do this ten times a day, with feed and water, and you walk approximately half a mile carrying a pail of water or a forkful of feed. the the animals by applying law of gravity. Of i pole barn disciple do that? We favour and loose housing.” Stable row of cement cow stalls withlow or cement cow stalls with a wide feed alley-way in front and a ljttei’ carrier behind the gutter was counted the best in stables. It was nice to look at but, bro^ ther, it was hard work. A man could easily spend the whole day looking after fifty cattle and some hogs. Maybe the farmer's wife would have to come out to help milk and look after the chickens, Last Sunday we watched a pro gram on television that showed how a small factory had increased its net by cutting corners and just generally making all the jobs handier by a Jew innova tions, We feel that this principle can be applied to many of our barns and stables. Perhaps it will be strange at first but after all what is a barn and stable for? The barn is a large warehouse to store the farm produce until ic has been processed as quickly and efficiently as possible through the medium of livestock, who are the machines in your factory — the stable. And since your hourly wages as manager and worker in this factory are based on the cost of production it will pay you to make it as efficient an operation as possible. DID YOU KNOW If you refuse to accept any thing but the best, you very often get it. —Somerset Maughn. this week Batten the hatches Royal Winter Fair Investigate stable ventilation Try estimating feed until May 1 It’s a good time to get on snow tires Time to start putting that Christmas cake together, Mum Get that Christmas list in or- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reeves returned from Alberta this week. While in the West Mrs. Reeves underwent a serious operation in Edmonton hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Patterson spent a few days in Toronto this week and attended the Royal Winter Fair. Mr, and Mrs. Donald Scott and Mrs, Roy Scott, of Sarnia, spent the weekend with Mrs. William Patterson. * Mrs. Mae Holt was called to Buffalo on Thursday on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Geromette, who is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. T. M. Dodds. The latest report is that Mrs. Geromette is much improved. Miss Mary Yeo spent the week end in London. Miss May Skinner is spending the winter with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Beer, in St. Peters burg, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jackson and family, of Stratford, spent last Sunday with Mrs. Jackson’s mo ther, Mrs. J. Mousseau. Mrs. Lawrence don, spent a few with her sister, Baker. Mrs. Edward Brownie Hawkeye Flash Outfit Schwartz, Lon- days last week Mrs. William Gill spent the weekend with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Ramsden, in Toronto. Mr. Fred Desjardine was ad mitted to St. Joseph’s Hospital last week and is reported on the serious list. Mr. and Mrs. H. Wainwright spent a few days in London last week visiting with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Book. Mrs. Ada Pattterson is visiting with wood Mr. spent brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Walper, Mollard Line. Mr. and Mrs. S. Gascho, Harris ton, visited with Mr. Gascho’s sister, Mrs. Mary Ravelie and Mr. and Mrs. P. Harrison. Mrs. D. M. Jackson spent a few days in London this week. Mrs. Laura Foster, of London, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Holt. Mr. and Mrs. E. Keown spent a few days last week with Mr. Keown’s sister, Mrs. Rose Simp son, at Clandeboye. her daughter, Mrs. Well- Gill. and Mrs. Melvin Peariso Sunday with Mrs. Peariso’s ALL IN ONE PACKAGE... 50 If you have a child who wants his first camera—or if you yourself arc a beginner—here’s an ideal flash outfit. In this single Kodak packageis the Brownie Hawkeye Camcra^Flash Model, plus Kodalite Flasholder,(^)2-Way Flash- guard, 8 flash $ $ $ $ $ $ $ bulbs, 2 C-type QQ batteries, 2 rolls Kodak Verichrome Film, and a 32-page g® user’s booklet. Huntley's Drugs Trusses, Surgical Supports, Elastic Hosiery PHONE 50 EXETER Boost Exeter Mohawks bank barn On/y S750 New.' 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Also considerable progress made with the harvesting- of nips, sugar beets, soyabeans picking corn. Despite adverse weather ditions during the last con- seven months most farmers will have adequate supplies of home grown grain and roughage to their livestock. Two dogs were having one day and one of them the other was feeling awfully low. So he said to his friend, “Why don’t you go see a psychiatrist?” To which the other dog replied, “You know I’m not allowed on the couch.” Call 548 Exeter For A Demonstration