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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1966-12-15, Page 7Frustrating, Yes... Our Gov’t Isn’t Helping J, Carl Hemingway Ont St UCW Groups See European Slides At Christmas Meeting " Frustrating isn’t it! When you remember an article that' you have read somewhere and can't find it when you want fo use some of the figures. Just recently there was an article in one of the farm papers’outlining the assistance that file new Quebec Premier was giving farm co-operatives 'to'expand their processing fa cilities for farm products. While I am unable to give the figures the assistance was such that the farm paper painted out the danger that f armor control led cooperatives might acquire a monopoly on the processing and marketing of farm pro ducts. What danger? Even if farm ers gained control of processing and, marketing of their products it would be on a provincial basis largely and there would be - the equalizing competition from the other provinces as ■ well as from imports. Why shouldn’t the producer have a monopoly of the sale of, the products he produces ? Certainly industrial producers have a monopoly on marketing of their products, Why not the farmer? In order that *the‘ product of the farm may be fold effective ly it must be processed into a form that the consumer wants. To do this the farmer must own and control the processing faciV ities. The Quebec government is providing capital so that foe f anners can do this on a large enough scale to be an efficient force. What a difference in Ontario I Somewhat suddenly our Ontario Government through its De partment of Agriculture and Food has become very concern ed about the farm income. Even more suddenly they have got ten around to recognizing that marketing' has a definite bear ing on farm income. What is the Ontario Govern ment doing? The powers that be are pro moting marketing boards to the limit. All nicely under the con trol of a government appointed marketing board that has the power of "veto” over the pro ducer board. And' the market ing is nicely limited to the raw product which the farmer pro duces and Which can only be sold to a processor. To realize how this, weakens the position of the producer marketing board we must rec ognize the fact .that the raw product is perishable while the processed .product is storeable for a comparatively long period. This means that the farm mar keting board must sell today but the processor doesn’t have to buy until -the 'price is right. (Continued from page 1) requested, and passed, to Doug las Morgan for a $250 carport. Deputy Reeve George Wonch has $3,631 left in has general , government account out of a budget of $22,250. ' He repphted that Clinton Archery Club of about seven persons was using the upstairs in the town hall for practice.. Mr. Wench's committee has purchased a new flag for the pole in Library Park but did not paint the pole as it- could be re-located next spring when Clinton Lions Club build a cement walk from Albert Street to the cenotaph in the centre of the park. ‘Clerk John Livermore in formed council that the calcu lator they were contemplating purchasing would be up ten percent in price in 1967. A salesman ■ will, -instal the new calculator in December.* * Proctor said .this would be wip ed out by subsidy, and payments from other municipalities which oyve Clinton money for relief recipients.* $ * After finance • committee chairman Councillor Pat Noon an read' his. report, Clerk John Livermore informed council that- tax arrears for 1963 and 1964 were the lowest ever. Council paid Crown Assets Disposal Corporation the full price of $4,700 for the old post office building and property. Council also authorized paying the councillors sessional allow ances up to the end of Dec ember. * This is the reason that the farmer must go “hat-in-hand” to beg the processor to buy his product. But our benevolent govern ment is doing much better than that! It is sending out trade delegations to .sell farm pro duce. It has re-called the head ..of the farm product marketing office in Britain to become the chairman of the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Board. This is a wonderful manoeuver to gain the favour of the farmer.’ This man is a graduate of OAC which automatically demands the respect of the -'hay-seed”. He has had experience in the country of our greatest market* But there is a “Joker” in the deck.. This man of outstanding ability and experience won't be selling the farmer’s product. He will be selling the processors' product. Any benefit that drib bles back to the producer will be limited to processor benevo lence and government expedi ency, In spite of all this, many or ganizations seem content. Let me quote, the words of the guest speaker at the Huron County Federation of Agricul ture meeting as reported in the Brussels Post, December 8 ed ition. I. quote:— . “The problem of starvation now facing the world is the main, motive for farmers to “feed the world.” “In the name of God, no mat ter what. goes on, don’t go on strike. The world is on the brink. of starvation". In Other words it is alright to have our sons forced off the farm in order to earn an equitable, income? It is alright for the railroad or dock work ers to go on strike for a week, a month, or six months, while the Chinese "starve”, in order to gain satisfactory wages-. It is alright for our farm organ izations to invite another speaker to pat us on the back and feed us the same brand “guff” next year! —:-----o----------- Qver 70 ladlies we?.v present at a d^ghtfwl Christmas party ip Ontario Street United Church parlour on MbTday afternoon, December 12, when group four of the UCW enter- • tainecl group three. The Chulshmus worship’ ser vice was in charge of Mrs. Cecil Elliott with Miss Elva Wil'tse at the piano. The hymn "Angels from the Realms of GJkxry”, was sung followed by prayer and' meditation.' of The department of public works has a balance of $2,414 in the account out af a budget of $20,000 for local streets work. The chairman Jim Armstrong, while explaining a flooding situation at Raglan and Prin cess Streets, wondered why there was a catch basin in the high part of the road on Rag lan. Jim's answer to' former road builders in town was that “it was put. there so it wouldn't (wear out as fast.” Next spring he hopes to have the catch basin put in the proper place. Bot Construction were paid’ their final payment of $30,326 for reconstruction of Highway ’ 8 and storm sewers on Highway 4 in 1.964. Some discussion took place about more stop signs in town, to which public works chair man Jim Armstrong said, “We've got enough stops signs in town now”.« * The health and welfare ac count has a deficit of $1,344, but chiairrnan Councillor Cam * Mayor Symons informed council that the Highland Shoe Division of Geneseo of Canada had"planned starting 'this Week. to work on shoe sititching work in part of Par-Knit Hosiery factory on Albert Street. He said the firm are already train ing local persons at their Sea forth plant. The mayor'invited council to attend the town’s first event of Certtennial year as a group. The event is an interd'enomin- •ational church service in Ont ario Street United ’ Church on Sunday, January 1 at 8 p.m. Clinton teacher George Cub will have his Cehtennial Youth Choir there. Clinton Personal Mrs. A, E. Saunders, Sarnia -and Mrs. A. E. Saunders, Yar mouth, Nova Scotia, paid a visit last week, to the former-.’ladyis- ■parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ouninghame, Rattenbury Street West. is -----------o-----------_ LEGAL LIMIT An important legal change now in effect in Victoria, Aus tralia, a law malting it, an of fense to drive a vehicle if the blood alcohol content is .05 per cent or more, (two drinks). Legion Officers Installed By Exeter Team (Continued from Page On?) ' ' ■■ ' f Stewart “Dick” Freeman-and : Percy Brown, and Mrs. K. W, Colquhoun and Mrs. Gordon Wade, were installed by Harvey Pfaff; -the immediate past presi dents of Clinton, Mr, and Mrs. Ed Porter- were instructed by Eugene Beaver; The Exeter presiding officer, Andy Bierljng , instructed and installed the two presidents, of Clinton branches far 1967, Wil liam Chambers and Mrs. Don McLean. ' The combined executive were • instructed by Harry Holtzman, Clinton Legion pxecultiVe committee are: Harold Black, Harry Crich, Ivan Hoggart, Stewart Dick, William Reid, Robert Burke, George Woneh, and Percy Pugh. The auxiliary executive in cludes Mrs, Dennis, Bisiback, Mrs: George Wonch, Mrs. Mar garet MacDonald, Mrs. Hector Kingswell,. Mrs. Robert Burke and Mrs. William Edgar, There were guests present from Mitchell, Hensail and Sea- forth. Wilbert Edwards, 1966 president of the Exeter branch was introduced. The new Clinton president William Chambers requested the support of his branch dur ing Centennial year, and the auxiliary president Mrs. Mc Lean, promised full support from the auxiliary. The new presidents gave past president pins to Mir. and Mrs. Porter. Zone Commander Al Nichol son, Seaforth, commended the Clinton branch for giving 21. first world war veterans-life- memberships in the Legion' and suggested honouring any 40 year Legion memberships. The zone commander urged all branches to participate in.. Centennial year activities. He presided for the. dosing cere monies. Winners of the regular meet ing draws were: $30,' Gerald Cox; $15, G. Morley ~ $5, William Harris. . After the meeting stallation ceremonies, gasbord lunch was served and dancing enjoyed. A. candlelighting service wiith Mrs. H, ICixst, Mrs. J., T'Wihx Mrs. Colclougn, Mrs. R, Wheelea’, Mrs. P. Gibblngs and, Mrs. Q. McOlinchey taking part was interspersed with Christ mas carols from different na tionalities. Becky Howse sang a lovely Indian carol. j The leader of Unit four, Mrs. Qeorge Colclough extended a warm welcome to ah the ladies' present. . , - Mrs. Cecil Elltott introduced Miss L. Youngblut, from Gode rich and Miss D. Marquis, who had been on a trip last summer through England, Scotland, Wales, France and Switzerland. Miss Marquis gave a most jn- teresting account of tlieir trip While Miss Youngblut showed loyely coloured slides, A hearty vote of thanks' was tendered^ the two ladies- by Mrs, Ross Trewartha and a lunch brought the evening to a dose, IN MEMORIAM HUGILL In loving mem ory of a 4W Mother, Mrs. Jonathan Hugill -whip ’paissp4 away December U, -1961.' “Nat just today but always, Memories, pf yon will last, We know you are in his loving care, " . Of pain sorrow past.” —•Ever remembered " by foe family, 50p ■ .r-rrrr-’-r* LANSING — In loving mem ory of my dear husband, Sidney Lansing, Who passed away, sud denly, one year ago, December 20, 1965. ' “A happy home we once en joyed How sweat the memory stdll, But death has left a loneliness The world can never fill.” —Ever remembered end sadly missed by h'is wife, Beth. 50b As we are not sending Christinas Cards this year, we would like to take this Opportunity to wish our friends a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year. Sincerely/ HINA and ED WESTON Goderich,. Gift Suggestions For The Family ... ’ Color TV Stereo . Black and White TV t Ivan Hoggart, Counter; an d in- a smor- 'PM 196&—Clinton Ncw>4teto'<^P00« 7 For news, for views, for wide and varied entertain- ' ment, nothing can beat your weekly newspaper! And all for just 12c per week when purchased at a newsstand; 0R .. Subscribe By The Year Stove — Refrigerator Washer — Dryer Freezer — Vacuum Cleaner Hair Dryer V i.- Ml' ' ' . . 4*. Clinton News-Record • • • Clock Radio — Razor AM/FM Radio 1* For The Children... 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