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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1973-01-11, Page 7We are now in 1973. The holiday is over and back to work we go. Since livestock doesn't have a union or come under the 40 hour work-week farmers do not get away from work during the holidays they simply limit their efforts to the essentials while the extras are left for another day. When I look back on 1972 I find that the base price for my first shipment of hogs (Jan. 10) was $28.95 per cwt. and my last ship- ment (Dec. 18) was $44.55. This looks like a very good increase but over the years costs of production have risen much faster than income. About the best we can say for 1972 is that it wasn't nearly as bad as most of the last 20. In 1951 or 1952 when the price of hogs and cattle was the same as the latter part of '72, farm labour income was on a par with "off farm" labour income the farmer was in a much better economic position than he is today even though his efficiency is now much higher. Before we become too optimistic about '73 we should give serious thought to the statement of a farm economist that I hap- pened to hear on one of our farm broadcasts when he said recen- tly, "The improved prices that farmers are receiving for their products is largely due to adverse weather conditions and short crops in many parts of the world". In other words, the less you produce the better the price. I won- der how many farmers remember how many times we have been told that the only way to make a better income is to produce more? However, the family farm has received some concessions from the hand of government. For our 1972 income tax returns our per- sonal exemption will be $1500 for single and $2850 for married persons. If the exemptions had kept pace with the drop of the dollar purchasing power the exemption should have been. $1640 and $3280 respectively. There are a couple of other points. Since statistics tell us that 50 percent of family farmers have an income below the recognized poverty level, we might assume thatamincrease ime,xemption will be assistance to any of-them.,It is also interesting to read that the decrease of income tax for a married man with two children will be $137 if his income is $5000, but will be $347 if his income is $50,000. Just a little nudge to increase the spread between the rich and the poor, So much for government helping hand. I wonder if it is a case of the "pot calling the kettle black?" quote from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture Mnagement Digest, Vol. 3, No, 12, Dec, 1972, Page 4. "The Federation has already taken steps to convince the Federal Government to raise the Farm Iprovement loan ceiling for individual farmers to $30,000 on machinery and $20,000 on land or buildings which doubles the current maximum." "Delegates to the Federation Annual meeting voted that the Federation pressure, the Provicial Government to double all capital grants." Seems to me that our farm organizations are just as interested in getting rid of the family farm as the government. This seems to he a logical conclusion when we find that Ont. Minister of Ag, taking advantage of grants which are also just as available to hobby and Corporate farmers. We teach mechanics, communications, construction, and more. If you're about to get a job instead of more schooling, we can offer you both. A job with a future, and job training that'll challenge you. If you're up to out qualifying tests, you get job training, a salary, fringe benefits, a month's vacation with pay, and a chance to travel the world. Find out the facts. Talk to a counsellor, or see your recruiter today. Canadian Forces Recruiting and Selection Unit Centennial Square, 520 Wellington Street, London, Ontario, Phone: 679-5110 The Canadian Armed Forces olmoissimmial.EMILLIDLintt. Wind th tit* in matter of principle A WillangnaligNOMEIN BY J. CARL HEMINGWAY Eight girls received County Honors at the Clinton and area 4-H Achievement Day held in Clinton last Saturday. Left to right they are; Joanne Hickey, R.R. 3 Auburn; Jan Ginn R.R. 2 Clinton; Audrey Peel, R.R. 1 Auburn; Marlene Sewers, Londesboro; Rose Wain R.R. 2 Goderich; Barbara Empey, R.R. 2 Auburn; Faye Mason, Londesboro; and Carol Chowen, R.R. 3 Clinton. (News-Record photo) Sandra Good of Londesboro, left, and Barbara Elliott of Clinton received Provincial Honors at the Clinton area 4-H Achievement Day held last Saturday in Clinton. Five clubs from Clinton, two from Londesboro, three from Auburn, two from Holmesville and the Bayfield Club took part. (News-Record photo) THE BASE FACTORY OUTLET STORE Old Air Force Base Clinton, Ont. OUR LOW, LOW, EVERYDAY PRICES TAKE AN EVEN GREATER -DIP AS WE BRING YOU THIS MID-WINTER SALE MEN'S DRESS & SPORT SHIRTS COTTON—POLYESTER & COTTON— and KNITS Selections include "well known" brands REGULAR $ 1 97 to s4 57 2 5% O-FF MEN'S DRESS & CASUAL PANTS DOUBLE KNITS, CORDUROY, BRUSHED DENIM, COTTON and 1006/44 WOOL Rog. $4.9/ to $17.97 INCLUDING LATEST oh "BAG" 0 OFF & "FLARE" 5 STYLES PLUS MANY OTHER ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION SALE CONTINUES UNTIL FEB. 3rd STORE HOURS: MON to FRI 1 P.m to 9 P.M. SAT. 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. MEN'S & BOYS' SHIRTS - DRAWERS - AND COMBINATIONS 17. Regular and $1.9Y • CHILDREN'S MEN'S & LADIES' HYDRO PARKAS, JACKETS, SKI JACKETS WINTER COATS 1 CO% TO 2 5% OFF LESS 2 5 % CAFE CURTAINS LESS 5 0% CHILDREN'S, MEN'S 84 LADIES' CARDIGANS PULLOVERS LATEST FASHIONS In Orlon, Acrylic, etc, VARIOUS PATTERNS & SIZES CLINTON NEWS4RECORID, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1973,-4 Londesboro U0C.W. meets Auburn. Mr, and Mrs. Clayton Rober- tson of Copper Cliff spent last weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Straughan. Arnold Craig returned home last week after several weeks as a patient in Wingham hospital. Gordon Chamney received the garbage collection contract for the village of Auburn and commenced his -dutiO), fast -Saturday morning, Mrs, Beth Lansing visited the first part of last week at Bervie with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Peter. Rev. and Mrs. Keith Stokes and family of Blyth were guests last Saturday evening with Mrs. Celia Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mills arrived home after a couple of weeks of visiting at Mississauga with their family. Mrs. Peter Armour and daughter Julie of Bagotville, Quebec, and the former's mother, Mrs. Thomas Jardin of Wingham visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. William Straughan. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Andy Plunkett on the arrival of their baby daughter, Karen Elizabeth, the new year's baby for this district. Mrs. Gordon Miller and her sister, Miss Carol Beadle of Kitchener visited last weeWfor a couple of days with the for- mer's daughter, Mrs. Ronald Elliott and , Mr. Elliott in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Slater, Frankie and Joanne spent the holiday with relatives at Hespeler. Mrs. William Clark returned home last Wednesday after a holiday with friends in London. Mrs. Thomas Haggitt had the misfortune to fall and frac- ture her ankle bone a few weeks ago. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Arm- strong were in Toronto at a convention of the Ontario Milk Marketing Board at the Royal York in Toronto this past week. Norman Ball and grandson of Clinton visited last Friday with Mr. and Mrs. William Straughan. Mrs, William Andrews' has joined the staff of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce here. Harold Jardin of London visited last week one day with 'his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Straughan. ACHIEVEMENT DAY Auburn girls attended the 4- H AChievement Day for the project, The Third Meal, last Saturday in Clinton. Auburn I girls presented a play, The Family Reunion, in which all members took part. Auburn II had an exhibit, a buffet setting for a special oc- casion, with Yvonne Bean as commentator. Mrs, Sheron Stadelman, R,R.2, Blyth was the first mem- ber of an Auburn Club to receive Advanced Honours and silver pie server for completing 18 projects. Joanne Hickey and Barbara Empey received County honours for completing six projects. Auburn I leaders were Mrs. Prank Raithby and Mrs. 'Donald Cartwright. Members Were Sheron Stadelman, Sherry Plaetzer,- Wanda Plaetzer, Judy Van Dongen, Linda Van Dongen, Lorraine Chamney, Faye Seers, Gabriele Volme and Carol Gross. Auburn II leaders were Mrs. Thomas flaggitt and Mrs. Jessie Naylor. Members were Trudy Machan, Doris Naylor, Doreen McClifichey, Sandra McClinchey, Karen McClim chey, Joanne Hickey, Arva Ball, Cathy Perifound, Connie Trominer, June Meehan, Lynn Brucefield The general meeting of Brucefield U,C.W. was held in the meeting room of Brucefield United Church Tuesday after- noon January 2. Unit 1 was in charge of devotions. Mrs. Jack Hender• son and Mrs. John Broadfoot were leaders. Mrs. Henderson opened with a New Year's Message and Mrs. Broadfoot took different verses of Scrip- ture and spoke on them. Two hymns were sung and Mrs, Henderbon closed with prayer. Mrs, Stuart Wilson presided for the business portion •and Mrs. Edgar Stoll acted as secretary in the absence of Mrs. Vic Hargraves. Roll Call was answered by 16 members. Year end reports were given from all units and it was decided to use artificial flowers for winter months. Knitted ar- ticles are to be turned in at March meeting. World Day of Prayer is to be held in Kippen Church on March 2. Mrs. Lovell is the key woman, The nominating committee reported that Mrs, Dave Trieb- ner is our new vice-president and Mrs. Edgar Stoll is press secretary. Mrs. Wilson closed with prayer. BY MRS, BERT SHOBBRQOK Fifteen members of Lon- desboro U.C.W. executive en. joyed a dessert meeting on . Wednesday afternoon at the home of president, Margaret Whyte. The meeting opened with prayer by Margaret Whyte and correspondence was read by secretary Marjorie Dulzer, A card of thanks was received from pearl Hamilton for the poinsettia she received. Supply secretary, Ida Durnin read a letter of thanks from Angola, W. Africa for gloves and knit bandages, and from Rev, Ludford, Christian Island, for bales received. The memorial Hymnaries are to be dedicated at the memorial ser- vice in January. Reports were given by social and funeral lunch conveners. The U.C.W. General meeting will be held on March second on the Wort& Day of Prayer. Addle flunking moved a vote of thanks to Margaret Whyte and the meeting closed with Benediction. • PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shob- brook, Mrs. Maude Radford, Mr. Clarence Crawford, Mr, and. Mrs. George Colclanghp Miss Connie Gibbings and friend and Mr. and Mrs. Perc Gibbings spent Satnrday evening with Mr, and Mrs. Bob Gibbings, Marni and Jamie, R,1,1, Clinton, honoring Mrs. Pere Gibbings on her birthday. Little Lisa Bosnian has been a patient in Clinton Hospital this past week. Mr, and Mrs. Bert Shob- brook were dinner guests on Sunday of his sister Mrs. Maude Radford Myth. At the United Church Sun- day morning, Mr. Jack Lee welcomed people into the sanc- tuary and ushers were Larry Carter, Stewart Glousher, David Reid and Ken Scanlon, The service began with Gospel singing and the choir anthem was "My heart is overflowing". Rev. McDonald's message was "Take your time". Miss Wendy Caldwell retur- ned to Toronto Western Hospital on Sunday January seventh after spending Christ- . mas vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cald- well.