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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1970-07-09, Page 22 UMW) News-Record, Thursday,, July 9, 1970 Town 'To lk BY MARC R !VD Clinton Playground Progrants Sadie Orealis were Mr.. and Mrs. have begun under the leadership Gary Beaver and Master Travis of Barbara, Pollock and Vicki Warren, of Brantford; Miss S. M. Garrow, At present there are 78 Steep, London. and Mr, and Mrs.. children registered but Doug David Johnston, Kitchener. Andrews, Recreation Director, * * * says there is room for more. He Mr. and Mrs. Maurice would like to see about 100 Radford, Gregg and Tracey of youngsters participating. Elmira, N.Y., spent the past We are also reminded that weekend with immediate Tuesday evenings are set aside at relatives here. the swimming pool for adult • * * swimming from 7:00 to 9:00 Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Garrow of p.m. * * Sault Ste. Marie spent the weekend at the • home of the Bill Fisher; who has been at former's sister-in-law, Mrs. the Bank of Montreal for the Carmen GarrOw, Queen Street, past year, has been appointed Clinton, manager of the Ohapleau, hranCh, • * * He left Clinton at the end of Visitors to the Tom June. Mrs. Fisher and their small Leppington home on Sunday daughter will move as soon as and. who also attended the races they are able to find were Mr. and Mrs... Douglas ,accommodation. Carter, Mrs, Carter's sister and *, Mrs. Mary Spencer, all of Weekend guests with Mrs. London. Fruit and vegetable outlook SPEND YOUR MONEY where it does the most good I BONELESS ROUND STEAK ROASTS YORK CLOVER CREAM ICE CREAM LEAN MINCED BEEF ib.59 4 WATERMELON 994 I3AYFIELD TEL 565-2829 1/2 GAL. lb.994 894 LADIES' SHORT SHORTS Cotton twill, yellows, greens, blues Sizes 12 to 18 Reg. 1.99 LADIES' SHORT SETS Cotton twill shorts with tailored blouses. Sizes 12 to 18. Reg. 2.98. SPECIAL 99c NOW .88 LADIES' RAYON 'and' SHANTUNG PANTIES Sizes S - M - L 53c 2 pair 99c BRAIDED' OVAL MATS MEN'S FRUIT OF LOOM UNDERWEAR Sizes S - M - L Regular Price 2.49 NOW 2 11 LONG PLAY ALBUMS SPECIAL PURCHASE Ideal for the cottage or outside door. Reg. 1.77 NOW 1 .33 We StOck the Top 30 HITS in 45 RPM for 99, EACH TOP HITS IN POP & WESTERN • Reg. to 5.98 NOW z,99 EEO n [OM DEALERS CLINTON A. H. Mathers SEAFORTH — W. Westerhof A .STHCI LAYTON BLUEWATER HIGHWAY (No. 21.1 AT BAYFIELD (Formerly Hayfield Locker SerYitai Despite increasing per capita consumption of fruit and vegetables, the Canadian horticultural industry faces a huge challenge in the coming decade. According to Dr. G. R. Purnell and J. R. Burns of the Economics Branch, Canada Department of Agriculture, the battle for fruit and vegetable markets during the Seventies will be fought and won by keeping one step ahead of the competiton. "Tariff walls and other protective devices will not preserve the home market much longer," warns Dr. Purnell, Director General of the Branch. There will be a continuing trend towards consumption of processed products. This means that the processors and producers must change their attitude towards each other and become more of a partnership, says Mr. Burns. The processing industry is currently treated as an adjunct to the industry, rather than as an integral part. Recent data indicates that the processing industry contributes about $200,000,000 annually to the Canadian national income from fruit and vegetables. Mr. Burns also says there is a need for a national study of markets and production. Failing that, we should at least co-ordinate regional studies. "Each study assumes that the production from its area will capture the necessary share of the market. There just are not that many shares of large enough size to go around," says Mr. Burns. "The result of the whole series of optimistic recommendations arising from regional studies of production and processing may encourage surplus production." Mr. Burns outlines the trends and prospects for the Canadian horticultural industry in a paper published in the April issue of 'Canadian Farm Economics. For apples, he says, Canadian growers must be prepared to face the problems of large increases in production. Potential yields, combined with' favorable growing conditions, could result in crops of about 31 million bushels in the near future. "With such a potential supply and little prospect of equal demand, no' further plantings should take place, other than plantings to maintain production or to match variety to consumer preference for the next few years," says Mr. Burns. He also predicts a decline in Canadian exports to • the European market, an increase in the percentage of Canadian apples directed through the processing industry and a slight increase in domestic consumption of fresh apples. For strawberries, the outlook indicates that competition from low-priced imports will be stiff. The fresh market outlook is brighter and Canada may increase exports to nearby areas, particularly from the Maritimes into bordering states. Trends indicate that Canadian peach plantings should be held to replacement • acreage for land taken over by urban growth. We could produce a surplus of cherries if yields and growing conditions become favorable; further plantings should be limited to areas most favorably competitive with the United States, says Mr. Burns. The long-term outlook for grapes is optimistic, both because of new varieties and because of increasing wine consumption. For the more immediate future, some grape acreage will be lost to urban growth and industrial land in Ontario, but improved cultural practices will increase yields on the remaining land. In British Columbia, total acreage will show some increase in the next few years to meet the needs of an expanding wine industry. There will be increased competition for pear markets, both in Canada and abroad. "Under these circumstances, further plantings of pears should be confined to the renovation of less efficient orchards with varieties other than the Keiffer strains," says Mr. Burns. On the vegetable market, consumption will increase by about 12 per cent in the Seventies, but some of the demand will be met by imports. United States potato production and marketing will continue to influence the Canadian market and prices will continue to fluctuate widely, particularly in the Maritime provinces, says Mr. Burns. More potatoes will move into processing. We could be headed for a surplus because production is increasing faster than the combined United States and Canadian population. There are about 245,000 acres producing vegetables in Canada. The outlook is for both imports and exports to continue to increase, While total consumption will rise, consumers will show an increasing preference for processed vegetables. For example, consumption of frozen vegetables has increased 37 per cent from the 1962-66 five-year average. There will also be an increased demand for naturally-ripened vegetables in, the winter and spring, boosting the demand for greenhouse tomatoes, lettuce, radishes and green onions., "Other factors, such as the irrigated areas of Saskatchewan and Alberta, varieties better adapted to Canadian growing conditions, mechanical harvesting and centrally-oriented marketing, will increase production and distribution and help Canada become more competitive in the domestic and export markets," says Mr, Burn,. Varna girl wins award Cheryl Webster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant R. Webster won the "Highest Academic Girl" award presented annually at the Huron Centennial School, Br ucefield, for scholastic achievement, interest and participation in student activity in classes, arts, music and sports. Cheryl was presented with a trophy at the Graduation • Banquet held at the school on June 25. Cheryl received 33 A's and 3 B's of the possible 36. During the next few weeks we're going to be taking a visit to one of my favourite towns, Mule, Ontario. If you haven't heard of Mile, Ontario, before, ,don't worry, you're not alone. I was one of the ignorant too until. I met Jim Manx one day when I was back in college. We met one day in the cafeteria over a cup of the worst coffee I've ever tasted. He sat at my table because it was either that lor stand on 'his head. There *as only one empty chair in the whole room and we struck up a conversation. Eventually I asked him where he was from and'he told me he came from Mule. I guess he didn't like it when I laughed,qnaybe he was a little touchy on the subject, but he was very nice about explaining the history of the name to me after I picked myself up off the floor and rearranged my dislocated jaw. It seems that a man named Peter Small came to Canada back in the 1850's to make his fortune. He bought a wagon and a team of high-stepping horses and loaded the wagon with china, silverware, expensive 'dry goods and other luxuries of the day and went out on the roads, or the trails to be more exact, to sell his wares to the scattered settlers of that secluded part of Ontario. But old Peter had the same problem many others through the years have had. People just didn't buy what he had to sell. Oh, the ladies of the house always wanted to buy. Everywhere he stopped, they loved the pretty dishes and the shiny silverware but they just couldn't afford to buy. These were luxuries to people who could afford only tin plates. So old Peter didn't exactly prosper in the land of opportunity. His business went gradually downhill and with it his hopes. First he sold one horse and thus became a one-horse business. Next his fancy wagon went in favour of a ramshackled old milk cart bought from a line that went out of business. Next it was the last of the beautiful horses. Realizing he couldn't carry on a business at all without something to pull his cart, he FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY YOU CAN SEE 'HELLO.DOLLY!' AT POPULAR PRICES! Mauve and white lilacs and white candelabra provided the setting for a pretty wedding at St. AndreW's Presbyterian Church on Saturday May 23, 1970 at three o'clock for the double-ring ceremony performed by Rev. R. U. MacLean, in which Bonnie Lynn Layton, daughter. of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Layton became the bride of Kenneth Donald Strong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Strong, all of Clinton. Mrs. Robert Homuth, soloist, sang "Oh Perfect Love" and "At Dawning", accompanied by Mrs. Bert Boyes, organist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a floor-length gown of silk organza with long bishop sleeves, high mandarin neckline of guipure lace and a beautiful Schiffle embroidered skirt which extended into a flowing train edged with guipure lace. A four-tiered, rolled-edge, silk illusion veil was fastened in place by a floral headpiece accented with pearls. She carried an ,orchid on a white Bible. Matron of honour, Mrs. Gordon. Caldwell, and bridesmaids, Miss Dianne Sivitzer and Miss Joan' Cooper, all of Clinton, were gowned alike in floorlength gowns of mauve chiffon over taffeta with high mandarin collars, trimmed with White lace daisies and long bishop sleeves, also trimmed with daisies. They wore matching mauve headpieces fashioned with one flower and three streamers woven through their hair. Each carried a basket of shasta daisies. The flowergirl, Miss Marjory Strong, sister of the groom wore a gown which Was identical to those of the other attendants. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Bill Strong and guests were ushered by Steve Carter, cousin of the groom and Bob Layton, brother of the bride. Following the . wedding ceremony, a reception was held in the Church Parlours which were decorated with mauve and white lilacs and mauve candles. The bride's mother chose a powder blue crepe coat-dress with long sleeves and high mandarin collar trimmed with pearls. Her hat was of white lace and accessories were also white. Her corsage was of pink carnations. The groom's mother wore a dress of mauve crimpknit designed with, a high neckline. Her hat and accessories were white and she wore a corsage of pink carnations. For a wedding trip to Northern Ontario and the United States, the bride donned a white lace pantsuit styled With high Mandarin collar, and long sleeves and trimmed with pink daisies. Her corsage was a deep purple orchid. The young couple reside in Clinton. Of peoPle over Sixty-five in Canada, one in every five has some hearing loss in both ears. And, regardless of age, one in every forty Canadian has some degree of hearing handicap. If you are one of these people, chances are that you will turn to a hearing aid for help. Hearing aids, in many cases, can add greatly to yonr enjoyment of life. But if you are thinking of buying one, there are some things that you should know. Get a doctor's advice on the degree of deafness and on the value of a hearing aid in your particular case. Be wary of advertising claims of "instant hearing' , "new inventions" and miracles' . Look for information on the quality of the hearing aid, not on its cosmetic value like tiny' , "invisible", and "concealed' . Manufacturers' brochures and promotional material usually give more information than advertisements. Ask for them. "Contests" .for hearing aids are often simply a means of acquiring names of prospective customers. It may be a disservice to volunteer a friend's name. Many provinces require that dobr-to-door salesmen be licensed and bonded. After signing a contract with such salesmen, most provinces provide a few days during which you are allowed to reconsider and cancel it. Be aware of provincial laws and be certain that the salesman is licensed. At the time of Purchase obtain in writing any understandings as to refunds. Many dealers offer trial periods. Be certain of the terms under which trial is offered. If possible consult a dealer who offers trial prior to purchase. Buy only from dealers who offer adequate service or repair policies and — be sure you the terms of the policy. Be certain that the hearing aid is an unused one if it is offered as such. Ask the salesman what technical training he has. There is no required standard of training, but some companies offer better training to their salesmen that others. Don't be reluctant to ask a friend or relative with good hearing to help you make the purchase. To do so may avoid misunderstandings. These ' dos and don'ts" will give you some idea of how many problems might arise in the purchase of a hearing aid. Unfortunately problems do. arise. And too often it is the elderly, or people in smaller communities, or people on low incomes who find themselves in real difficulty. Through "Tice Consumer, Box 99, Ottawa", many pbople have reported long and fruitless attempts to get satisfaction from hearing aids that have cost anywhere from $85 to $725. The Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs has just completed an enquiry into the entire situation. All of the • people concerned supplied information, advice and suggestions. Reports were received from organizations and individuals who were considered to have special knowledge' of the industry, of the problems associated with the treatment of deafness, and of consumer problems with respect to hearing aids. It is not a problem that any one government can solve. It requires the cooperation of federal and provincial governments and of the hearing aid industry, itself. Birds' feet are shaped to assist them in getting food and in ' travel. GODERICH Mostly in fun By Keith Roulston looked around and, like the guy today who trades his Rolls for a Volkswagen, finally bought a suspicious-looking creature that the livery stableman assured him was a horse called Herman. Peter had never heard of a •mule in the old country. But it soon became evident to Peter that this was no ordinary horse. It was as stubborn as an Irish wife. When he said whoa, it picked up speed. When he slapped the reins on its skinny rump it stopped like a dead elephant. Still, Peter managed well enough for a while until, one day when he was stopped at a farm house trying vainly to persuade the farmer to shell out a 'few ' precious 'dollars fo'r hiS wife to buy a' complete Set of 1 china, Herman decided to take a stroll, dragging the wagon behind him. The farmer yelled when he saw the "horse" start off. "Hey buster, that mule of yours is leaving without you." Peter took after the wagon, but the faster he ran, the faster Herman ran and soon he was tearing down the road like a runaway express train dropping broken china and silver spoons along the way. After three gruelling miles Herman, apparently got tired and stopped by a little river that crossed the road to get a drink. Peter had long ago given up the chase, just too tired to keep running. He caught up at the river, and after a rest, tried to persuade Herman to go on, towards the nearest town, 25 miles away. But Herman refused. For more than a week he tried to get Herman to move but the mule seemed to like the spot. Finally Peter gave up. He built a shanty and settled down to enjoy himself where the river ran pure and clean near the road. After a while he set up a store, and unlike his travelling business it prospered. Then he built an inn and things got even better. Soon a mill was built and some houses gathered round and a little town sprang up. Everyone felt Herman should have some credit for his part in the town's founding, but who wants to live in a • town called Herman, so they called it Mule. And Mule it's been ever since. EXCLUSIVE * LIMITED ENGAGEMENT * DISTRICT SHOWINGS Starts' THURSDAY, JULY 23rd EVENINGS at 8:30 p.m. — Mat Saturday ZOO' THE ENTERTAINMENT BUY OF A LIFE TIME! Now the whole family can enjoy "The biggest, handsomest musical within memory" —Itiatio al Observer HI KIDS! 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