HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1972-02-24, Page 9Clinton News-Record, Thursday, febroary 24,1972-9
Playing Post Office
Children from Kingsbride School toured the Auburn Post Office recently. Here a student and the
teacher, Miss Anderson, post a letter while Postmaster Ken Scott prepares to accept it.
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BY J. CARL HEMINGWAY
On Sunday morning Feb. 13 there was an interesting interview with
one of our local M.P.'s over C.K.N, X. radio on the two price system for
`Canadian wheat. It was explained that the price for that portion of the
crop that was sold for domestic human consumption gives the producer
$3.00 per bushel and the portion sold for export would return $1.95 per
bushel, There was some question as to just how this was to be done but I
think this will likely be worked out satisfactorily without too much
difficulty. However there was a question raised by the interviewer that
was not answered at all.
Let us suppose there are A bushels produced, B bushels sold to
export and C bushels sold on the domestic market. This can result in
three situations.
First A—B--C -0. If this happens there is no problem, All the wheat
is sold and it is just a matter of figuring up returns. But it hasn't
happened for years and since there is a variable over which neither the
Government nor the farmer' has control-The weather-we can forget
about having to face this situation.
Second A-B-C --D. In other words there wasn't enough wheat to
supply the demand and some of our customers have to buy from some
other country. Having been left short by Canada, these customer's will
probably buy their wheat from the same supplier next year. It isn't the
Governments fault, it isn't the producers fault. The weather wasn't co-
operative. But it is a bad situation,
Finally A-B-C —D. We have produced all the wheat the domestic
market can use and all that we can sell at $1.95 to the export market.
There is a quantity left.
What can be clone?
If we produce too many cars we can put on a sales program for a
second car for the housewife or for the teenager in the family. If it is
s we can persuade people to buy a second for the recreation room
and a third for kitchen for the cook and perhaps one for the master bed-
room. And-and-and. If it is clothing we can change the style so that a new
wardrobe is necessary etc. etc.„.
Surplus food? Could we promote four meals a day? Yes, we could but
would it mean an increase in food consumption? If it did it would cause
obesity. I don't thihk this would be an acceptable solution.
It seems to me that the solution is not too difficult and I think the
Government is quite aware of it. We all know from experience that
yields vary considerably due to weather conditions. A stock pile with a
minimum and maximum limit should be purchased, and maintained by
the Government to guarantee an adequate food supply for the people of
Canada and our customers, If production slips too much and the
minimum is not being maintained by the Government to guarantee an
adequate food supply for the people of Canada and our Customers. If
production slips too much and the minimum is not being maintained by
the producers, incentives can be given. If farmers try to be too greedy
and over supply the maximum, that extra Supply should be left on the
farmers' hands and they can reduce next year's acreage accordingly.
With the quota delivery system already in effect each farmer can easily
be treated fairly. If the price set for domestic use and export sales is
realistic in terms of farm income the results will be in the best
interests of all concerned.
I wonder why neither the Government nor our farm organization
leaders have come up with such a plan,
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t4PER Fumbr/#
The election of officers took
place and are as follows:
president, Lorraine ChainneY;
' vice-president, Sherry plaetzer;
secretary, Maureen Longhurst;
press reporter, Trudy Machan.
Miss Heather Elliott discussed
the record book requirements and
told about choosing sleepwear
garnlents. Heather also told about
fabric finishes and trims. Mrs.
Clark demonstrated how to
straighten the fabric, Lorraine
Chamney and Sherry Plaetzer
demonstrated how to take
measurements.
The second meeting of Auburn
II was held at the home of Mrs.
William Clark and opened with the
4-H pledge. They chose Nightie
Nites for their name. They filled
out hand-out sheets and discussed
altering patterns and how to
assemble the garments.
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The first meeting of Auburn III
4-H club was held at the home of
Mrs. Frank Raithby and was
opened with tire 4-1-1 pledge,
The election of officers took
place. President is Barbara
Chamney; vice-president,
Margaret Franken; secretary,
Cathy McClinchey; and press
reporter, Barbara Empey.
The members chose grey
duotangs for record book covers.
A discussion took place on
patterns and fabrics suitable for
sleepwear. Measurements were
taken.
The next meeting is to be held at
the home- of Mrs. John
Hildebrand.
Hensall
By JOYCE PEPPER
The regular meeting of Amber
Rebekah Lodge was held on
Wednesday evening with V.G.
Mrs. Bev Beaton presiding in
absence of N.G.- Mrs. Ernie
Chipchase, and being assisted by
P.N.G. Mrs. Margaret Ingram.
The flag was presented and
placed in position and ,Lodge
opened in regular form. Due to the
flu bug and colds, many of the
officers and members were
unable to attend, There was a
number of accounts presented and
a motion made that these accounts
be paid.
Plans were made to attend a
Lodge meeting at Springtime
Lodge in Thamesford on March 22
:`With Members of the Exeter'
Lodge, Final plans to be
announced later,
Plans were also made to hold a
euchre, in place of the annual
birthday party, the first meeting
in March. Prizes to be donated by
the Committee in charge.
A motion was made by Mr's.
Margaret Ingram and seconded by
Mrs. Bertha McGregor that a vote
of thanks be extended to Mr's.
Dorothy Beaton for' the corsages
presented to all officers of the
Lodge at the banquet Feb. 2, and in
turn Mrs. Beaton thanked the
Lodge for the corsage presented
to her.
A successful euchre was held iii
the 1.0.0.F. Lodge rooms last
Friday evening sponsored by the
CP&T Committee, Eight tables
were in play,
Winner's were as follows:
Ladies' high, Mr's. Percy
Campbell; Ladies' low, Mrs. Bob
Parsons; Men's high, Howard
Lemmon: Men's low, Clarence
Volland; Lone hands, Al
Hoggarth.
Three draws held later were
won by Mrs, Percy Campbell,
Glenn Bell and Jinr McEwan.
PERSONALS
Mr. and Mrs. Don Kyle and Jeff
of Georgetown, Mr. and Mrs.
George Johnston of Belgrave, Mr.
and Mrs. Doing Johnston and
family, and Mr's. Nancy Kyle were
Sunday guests with Mr, and Mrs.
Byran Kyle of Bonsai'.
AubuxVn
Students get tour of post office
Miss Nancy Anderson' of
Auburn and teacher of Grades, 1
and 2 at Kingsbridge Separate
School arranged a bus tour for her
26 pupils. The party left
KillgShridge with Mrs.
Mittenburg as operator of the bus.
Roads and weather conditions
were perfect for the journey of 25
miles each way.
The first stop was at the Old
Mill, south of Blyth on Highway 4.
The children were graciously
received by the proprietor, Mrs.
Richard Snell and told about the
building and the different skins
that have been tanned. She was
assisted by Mrs. Raymond Snell,
a clerk, who told about the various
skins and the tanning process, Of
special interest was the bear,
wolf and even a mouse skin on
display.
A complete tour was had of the
large display room full of
merchandise and keen interest
was taken of the sheep-skin rugs
which are manufactured in the
back factory.
Returning to Auburn Post
Office, they went to the Auburn
Post Office where Postmaster
Kenneth Scott and his wife
explained the system of postal
operations. Stamping, mailing,
and the rural route system and
mail orders were all explained to
the children.
AUBURN W.I.
The February meeting of the
Auburn Women's Institute was
held in the Auburn Community
Memorial Hall with the president,
Mrs. Leonard Archambault in the
chair.
She opened the meeting with an
appropriate reading. The minutes
were accepted as read by the
secretary Mrs. Donald Haines.
The financial statement was given
by Mrs. Haines.
Mrs, Donald Cartwright was
chosen to go to Officers'
Conference in May with Mrs.
Thomas Haggitt as alternate.
Miss Sheron Collins read the
report of the 75th anniversary
celebrations at the Royal York,
Toronto, prepared by Mrs.
Eleanor Bradnock. Mrs. L.
Archambault also gave a report of
the celebrations held in Toronto.
Both ladies thanked the Branch
for sending them.
The roll call was answered by
naming memories of a pioneer
4 -kitchen. Mrs', Celia Taylor, the
curator of the Tweedsmuir
History Book reviewed and spoke
about the meeting she had with her
committee. Mrs. Myrtle Munro
gave an inspiring message on the
motto, If you look back too much,
you'll soon be headed that way.
Mrs. Donald Haines reported
for the 4-H clubs. The card report
was given by Mrs. Andrew
Kirkconnell.
Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer
introduced the guest speaker of
the afternoon, Mrs. Kenneth Scotl-
who spoke on the research with
Medicine down throtigh the years.
She told many of the old-time
remedies and spoke of the many
ways that have now vanished.
Mrs. Gerdon Chamney thanked
Mrs. Scott,
Musical selection was played
on the piano by Mrs. Richard
Brooks, Mrs. William Empey and
Mrs, Thomas Haggai took up the
collection,
Lunch was served by Mrs,
Thomas Lawlor', Mrs. Robert
Arthur, Mrs. William Straughan
and Mrs. George Millian.
At,f3URN SOCIALS
Mrs. Leonard Archambault and
Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock attended
the 75th anniversary celebrations
of the founding of the W.I. at the
Royal York Hotel, Toronto, when
1600 W.I. members were present
from all over Ontario,
Elmer Trommer spent the
weekend with his mother, Mrs.
Emma Trommer at Preston and
with Hespeler friends.
The Explorer Group of Knox
United Church held a toboggan
party at the home of Jane and
Ellen Thompson, A Valentine's
cake made by Mrs. Arnold Cook
and it with refreshments was
served by Mrs. Thompson.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jardin and
family of Kitchener visited
Sunday with his grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. William Straughan,
Miss Margaret R. Jackson of
Blyth visited on the weekend with
Mrs. James Jackson.
Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock and
Mrs. Donald Baines attended a
luncheon at Mrs. Charles
Munro's at Embro when the
president of the Associated
Country Women of the World,
Mrs. Olive Farquahson of
England and Mrs. Noblitt,
F.W.I.O. president of Ottawa
were guests of the London Area
Executive.
BRIDAL SHOWER
Miss Sheron Collins was guest
of honour at a surprise bridal
shower at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Stanley Ball. Misses Brenda
and Arva Ball and Miss Nancy
Anderson were in charge of the
program and Sheron was seated in
a decorated chair.
During the evening Miss Arva.
Ball played several piano solos.
Contests were given ...by Miss
Anderson and Miss Brenda Ball.
Winners were Arva Ball, Sharon
Collins and Mrs, Elliott Lapp.
Gifts were opened during the
program and Miss Collins
thanked everyone. Misses Brenda
and Arva Bail served a dainty
lunch.
4-H
Auburn II 4-H club met at the
home of Mrs. William Clark. and
opened with the 4-I-I pledge.
BY RENA CALDWELL
"Nature and Study of Birds
feature Institute meeting."
Sounds of spring came early for
members and visitors of Kippen
East Women's Institute when the
February meeting was held at the
home of Mrs. James Drummond,
Mrs. Bert Daynard, the guest
speaker, discussed nature and the
value of birds. She had many
colourful pictures of birds on
display and by means of a tape
recorder the cheerful songs of
many birds were heard. She was
thanked and presented with a gift
by Mrs. Wm. Bell. The roll call
was, "Bring a picture of a bird
and sing its song."
The report on citizenship and
education was given by Mrs. R.
Bell: home economics and health
by Mr's. A. Hoggarth. An
invitation will be sent to the South
Huron and District Association
for the Mentally Retarded to have
a representative speak at the
March meeting. Plans for the
Dessert Euchre were finalized
and also the visit to the Blue
Water Rest Home on March 9 at 7
p.m. Mrs. W. Bell and Mrs. J.
Drummond are to arrange the
program. The nominating
committee will be the Branch
Director's and Mrs. J. Sinclair'.
The members will cater to a
banquet in Zurich Community
Centre April 29. Mrs. Wm. Bell
gave the motto—"Even a
woodpecker owes his success to
the fact that he uses his head."
Mrs, J. Drummond gave the
Maitland
and 16th
Concession
BY MILLIE LOBB
Norene Tebbutt was hostess for
the S.S. No. 4 Community Club for
the February meeting.
The president led the members
in repeating the Creed and The
Lord's Prayer. Harriet Tyndall
read a poem "February".
Alison Lobh read tire'
secretary's report and Millie
Lobh gave the financial report,
Roll Call was answered by 15
members with "The flower of
their month of birth".
The March meeting will be held
at Ada Tebbutt's.
The remainder of the afternoon
was spent quilting and lunch was
served with Lula Merrill and
Harriet Tyndall assisting the
hostess.
history of the Institute. Mrs. M.
Connolly who chaired the
program opened with a reading.
Mr's. R. Bell, the president, had
charge of the business. Mrs, E.
Whitehouse gave courtesy
remarks. Mrs. J. Drummond was
hostess and Mrs. R. Kinsman was
co-hostess. Mrs. H. Caldwell and
her committee served lunch.
PERSONALS
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lawrence
The February meeting of the
Magic Circle Unit of Wesley
Willis U.C.W. was held at the
church with 15 members present.
The theme of the evening was
-Love" and each lady present
was presented with a "Love
Heart" prior to the meeting.
The president Mrs. Florence
Oliver opened the meeting with a
poem. The worship service was
conducted by Mrs. Greta Nediger
and Mrs,catharing Howard, Roll :
Call was answered by a verse on
Love,
Mrs. Ina Durst was present and
showed slides and gave a very
interesting talk on her recent trip
to Arizona, Mrs. Oliver
A change is coming which will
affect the habits of a lifetime for
most Canadians.
This change was initiated in
January, 1970, when the
Government of Canada published
the White Paper on Metric
Conversion in Canada.
"The conclusion that the
adoption of the metric system is
ultimately inevitable and
desirable means Canada will join
some 110 countries now
classified as metric-using,"
according to Dr. J.C. Woodward,
Assistant Deputy Minister
(Research) of Canada
Agriculture.
"The system was firSt adopted
in 18th Century France and has
gained steady acceptance as the
international system of
measurement. Britain is now
halfway through a 10-year
conversion pr'ogr'am," Dr.
Woodward said,
Australia, New Zealand and the
United States are considering a
wholesale switch to the metric
system.
The most obvious advantage of
the metric system is its decimal
nature.
Conversion to larger or
smaller' units involves only
multiplication or division by units
of 10.
How will the conversion come
about?
It's already started in some
areas.
The Preparatory Commission
for Metric Conversion was
established by Order-in-Council
on January 16, 1970. This
commission will initiate,
coordinate and undertake
investigations, surveys and
studies relating to the
implications of conversion in
various sectors of the Canadian
economy.
S. M. Gossage, formerly vice-
president of Canadian Pacific,
was appointed chairman of the
commission iir July, 1971.
Also, in 1970, a bill was enacted
establishing the Standards
Council of Canada.
This council is responsible for
promoting and coordinating
voluntary standardization in
Canada as well as Canadian
participation in international
of Moose Jaw, Sask., are visiting
their daughter and son-in-law,
Mr. and Mrs. R. E, Robinson.
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Robinson
attended the funeral of Mr.
Robinson's stepfather, Mr.
Badder of Wabash.
Billy Graham of California is
visiting his aunt and uncle Mr. and
Mrs. R. E. Robinson.
conducted tire business.
The World Day of Prayer
meeting will be at the
Presbyterian Church, March 3.
Speaker' will be Mrs. Lewis, The
Joint Thank Offering is in Ontario
St. Church April 9 with Dr. Moyo
of Seaforthas speaker. A special
Lenten Service is to be held by the
Magic Circle on March 8. All
ladies of town are cordially
invited.
Mrs. Nediger reported on,tbe
Presbytery meeting in Stratford
on Feb. 9. Fund raising events
were, discussed. The meeting
closed with the Mizpah
Benediction. A social time was
spent and enjoyed by all.
voluntary standardization
organizations.
It will work with such agencies
as the Canadian Standards
Association and the Canadian
Government Specifications
Board,
Jean-Claude Lessard,
formerly president of Quebec
Hydro, was appointed president of
the council last November. In
mid-June, 55 appointments were
announced to the council from all
walks of life, including
agriculture.
The Canada Department of
Consumer and Corporate Affairs
has made a study of metrication
arid has taken legislative action.
'Household products under' the
Hazardous Products Act must
now be labelled in metric and
inch-pound units,
The new Consumer Packaging
and Labelling Act requires that
retail packages carry quantity
statements in both metric and
inch-pound units.
"Canada Agriculture was
involved in the preparatory work
for the White Paper on Metric
Conversion," Dr. Woodward
said,
"CDA officials are in close
contact with their counterparts in
Britain where conversion is in
progress and also the U.S. where
a study of the merits and
problems of converting from
inch-pound to metric Units is
under way.
"The Canadian Agricultural
Services Coordinating
Committee (CASCC) agrees that
conversion to metric units is in
the long-term best interests of
agriculture and that conversion
should be coordinated with action
in the U.S.
“The committee encourages
the use of metric units with the
view to easing conversion,
particularly in rural areas."
Many research scientists are
already using metric
Measurement in their 'work and in
their published scientific papers.
We are also using it now in our
export trade in wheat and other
commodities.
Beginning ie January of this
year, all publications in Canada
Agriculture's numbered series
will include a conversion chart.
Magic Circle UCTV
Unit meets
Metric conversion begun,
program will take years