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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1973-08-09, Page 9Ford of Canada's turbocharged Model 7000, an 83-pto horsepower farm tractor with Load Monitor, the revoluntionary hydraulic draft-control system will be available for inspection and test drives during the "Ford Field Demonstration Day" to be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, and Friday, August 10 at St. Thomas, Ontario. The demon- stration site is half a mile east of the flashing lights at the junction of No. 3 and 4 highWays. Sponsored by Ray Potter and Sons of Clinton the event will feature Ford Blue tractors for every farm need, with Ford Tractor factory representatives on hand to answer questions. The 7000 with Load Monitor reacts to total tractor and implement loads through torque changes in the tractor's drive line. it will be equipped for the demonstration with several new options, including a I6-speed "Dual Power" transmission, two-speed (540-1000 rpm) pto, and a hydraulically-cushioned operator's seat. Drought relief sought for Africa HARVEST IS HERE We are ready to handle your wheat, barley fond mixed grain Try us for Service litene 5274910 Seaforth iindependent Shipper to United Co-operative of Ontario Livestock Dept Toronto Ship Your Livestock with Roy Scotehmer Monday Is Shipping Day From Varna Stockyard FALL BAYFIELD S6S-263 By ,7:30 cm. Monday For Prompt Socvloa Ng Charges on pick tf SEED WE NEED TIMOTHY SEED In order to meet the demand for Timothy, growers are urged to combine all available Timothy. The price will be fir- mer. If in doubt as to moisture and other problems, please contact us or bring in a sample before combining large acreages. We have a moisture tester. THE SEED PLANT LONDESBORO CLINTON 482-7475 BLYTH 523-4399 FORD PLANT,I PLEASE NOTE NEW DATES Come to our FORD FIELD DEMO DAYS! August 16 & 17 10:00 to 4:00 P.M. This change In dates was made necessary due to inclement weather at other demonstration, which caused the Clinton School to be delayed for a week, Come see what's new in our Ford Blue tractor line-up. Try 'em out in the field. Factory specialists will be on hand to answer all questions. Be among the first to try out Ford's new uie a with two-door convenience Officially tested at 82.5 decibels on the Ford'8500 tractor. Sound level rated at operator's ear, 10(11; tractor load. See the new work-saving options now available for the popular Ford 5000 and 7000 tractors • Amazing Load Monitor doff control standard with 7000 • 15 speed Duat'Power transmission . Two-speed. 540 1000 RPM PTO - • Duals and large tires • Deluxe tractor seat 4;173 I— BRING YOUR FARM FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS! FORD FIELD DEMONSTRATION DAYS SPONSORED BY RAY POTTER & soils RR 3 CLINTON 482—* 9997 Tractors Equipment HIGHWAY ?I SOUTH , GODERKH SQUIRE GIFTS CLEARANCE TABLE Come in and Browse More added every day 1/2 PRICE S UPER continuing at 30% OFF Royal Doulton FIGURINES & TOBY MUGS 20 0 OFF WEDGWOOD Blue, Green and Black JASPERWARE MOCASSINS ENDS OF LINE CLEARANCE 1/2 PRICE ALE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK SUMMER S AVINGS SPECIAL GROUP CLINTON NEO-RECORD, THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1973-9 News of Londesboro By Mrs, Bert Shobbrook UNITED CHURCH Welcoming into the sane- ory were Lloyd Pipe and Jack odd. The ushers were Dennis othergill, Stephen Dewitt, via Hulley and Glen John- et The organist was Mrs. Ian Bosman and the service erred with Gospel sing time, th soloist Ann Snell singing ing a song" and "One tin Idler" Rev. McDonald story the children was "Doing our W and his message was 'Are I really spiritually alive". The flowers at the front of e sanctuary were placed by r. and Mrs. Warner Collings honour of the marriage of eir daughter Barbara to Mr: ayne Straughan and by Mr. id Mrs. Hugh Flynn in 'flour of the marriage of their tughter Terri to Mr. Steven Ark. Both marriages took ace in the church on Satur- ty. The flowers on the emorial Stand have been aced in loving memory of Mr. 'illiam Jewitt who died 10 mrs ago August 5th, They ere placed by his wife, Ella d family. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Jack Arm- ong, Mrs. Glen Carter, Mr. d Mrs. Bert Shobbrook, Mr. hn Sheppard, Mrs. Maude dford and Mr. Clarence awford attended the funeral Forest on Saturday of Mr. an Moore, brother of Mrs. awford. A successful sale was held on ednesday August 1 for Mr. d Mrs. Al Volk, who have Id their farm to Peter sterhout Jr. We welcome and Mrs. Westerhout to the mmunity. Mr. and Mrs. Volk 11 still be living in the com- nity. sale was held on Saturday gust 4th for Mr. and Mrs. illiam Manning whose farm s purchased by Mr. and Mrs. b Trick. We welcome them the community. Mr. and s . Manning will be moving Blyth September 1st, having SEAT BELTS...When you rchased the home of Mr. and think about it, says the Ontario rs. Keith Allen. "WerViSIPYPSafety Logueeitis a nice •way m much happiness in- their- to,-say...`1,..1,eve You.','_. w * * home. - ongratulations to Miss •irley Hunking, a graduate of tchener-Waterloo school of CHILD-PROOF irdressing, on receiving word Is week that she has suc- Consumers' Association of ssfu 1 ly passed her Canada reminds parents that aminations. fans contained in air con- Cees De Krey of Holland is ditioners are potentially nding a month visiting his dangerous to inquisitive usin Mr. and Mrs. Arie children. Before purchasing a izer and other relations. unit, remove the filter and en- Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shaddick sure that there•is a wire mesh d family of Fergus spent the protector over the fan. CAC ekend with his parents, Mr. national headquarters is d Mrs. Joe Shaddick. located at 100 Gloucester Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Street, Ottawa. Eight Canadian relief and development agencies today launched the Combined Appeal' for African Drought Relief (CAADR) to raise $1 million during the month of August. Funds will be used to assist the more than six million Africans facing famine in the states of Mauritaniia, Senegal, Mali, Upper Volta, Niger, Chad and Ethiopia. The eight agen- cies are deeply involved in programmes of relief, research and rehabilitation and have combined their fund-raising' ef- forts on befalf of the African drought victims to pinpoint the urgency and stress the magnitude of the long-term problem. Participants in CAADR are: Canadian Hunger Foundation, Canadian Red Cross Society, Canadian UNICEF Committee, Canadian University Service Overseas, CANSAVE Children, CARE Canada, OXFAM- CANADA and World Vision. Co-Chairm'a of the Appeal are Kenric..Marshall, executive director of CANSAVE and Mrs. Marguerite D. Lamothe, a former president of the Canadian UNICEF Committee. Outling the situation, Mr. Marshall said, "The problem is immense: 2.5 million sq. kms. have been affected by the drought, the result of five years of sub-normal rainfall. Some six million people have been forced from parched lands in search of new water supplies, putting a tremendous strain on the few remaining wells and waterholes. Several million head of livestock--cattle, sheep, goats and camels have perished and the remaining animals are in great danger. Since most of the people are nomadic her- ders, the loss of their livestock means not only the loss of their worldly possessions, but also of their food supply." - "The semi-privation of the past several years because little or no rain has fallen, has weakened both people and animals. Children are now dying of measles because their bodies are too weak to resist. The task of providing im- mediate help now, and begin- ning programmes of educatiOn and rehabilitation is big, but we can and must help." "These are proud people, isolated by their way of life and they did not know they could ask the world ,fPr,..1.10P until it was almost too late. Now they are asking, and it is up to us to answer." Mr. Marshall urged all Canadians to contribute generously to the Appeal. Cheques and money orders should be sent to Cobined Ap- peal for African Drought Relief, or to the participating agency of your choice, marked "for African Drought Relief", P.O. Box 497, Station A, Ot- tawa, Canada. "Since August is usually Canada's warmest month," Mr. Marshall concluded, "when you drink a glass of water, draw a bath, or water your- lawn, remember the six million. Give them a chance to stay alive...to plant again." Overall co-ordination of im- mediate relief for the Sahelian area is under the direction of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO), and voluntary agencies are ac- tively assisting with sup- plementary food and medical distribution programmes, blanket and clothing distribution, well drilling, education in nutrition, agriculture and animal husbandry. Agencies are working closely with local citizens and governnients to en- sure that programmes under- taken are viable and germane. Today is my day to go slum- ping for the family's groceries and you ladies will appreciate my sentiments when I tell you I'm not looking forward to it, Shopping has always been one of the banes of my life, but for the last few months shop- ping - particularly grocery shopping - is enough to make me weep. I should tell you, first of all, that my family does not live ex- travagantly. In fact, we eat much less extravagantly today than we did 10 years ago. We use staples mostly. Breakfast isn't a big hassle at our house, nothing more than cereal (often times oatmeal) toast and coffee, tea or milk. Occasionally we have eggs. Rarely do we have bacon - the older kids don't eat fried foods for their complexions and my husband and I don't eat too many fried foods because of the high cholestrol count. Lunch is equally simple. Soup and a sandwich....or if we've missed breakfast, a breakfast menu. Dinner is more elaborate. We always have meat, potatoes, vegetable and salad. Dessert is nothing more than some fresh fruit or, for those who aren't counting calories, ice cream. Baked goods are restricted only to company affairs. And that's about it. If we snack, it is biscuits and cheese or more fruit. What I'm saying is our regular diet consists of just plain, ordinary nutritious food. Nothing fancy. Nothing impor- ted, Just Canada's Food Rules over and over. So what's so expensive? What is it that runs the grocery bill sky high? I guess it is nothing more than rising costs across the board. It is a frightening ex- perience to go to the grocery store with your regular grocery money and find it just won't stretch to buy all the necessities...never mind much left over for extras. I have a regular routine in the grocery store. I buy almost the exact same things from week to week and I just naturally move in the course I've become accustomed to at the store in which I shop, But every single week, one or two - maybe more - items have gone up in price from the previous week. I find I need at least one dollar more per week now over one month ago to buy almost the exact same supply of groceries. It has been going this way for several months now...and I'm getting worried. One day I was buying wieners, From one week to the next the price had increased by 14 cents per pound. (Since that fateful day they've gone up another fiVe cents per pound, too.) , As I was looking into the , wiener counter, I felt a little sick to my stomach. I held onto the side of the counter to steady myself. Another shopper hap- pened by and noticed my paleness. I "Can I help you?" she asked politely. "Are you all right?" I assured her I'd been fine until I looked into the meat counter at the price of wieners. "Have you seen the prices this week?" I asked her. "Yes," she told me. "But what can I do? I'm only praying I can raise my kids decently. No frills. Just decen- tly." I think that kind of sums up the attitude of most of us—and while I would be the last one in the world to find fault with the food producers across the nation, I run a little scared about what will happen to us all if something isn't done to curb prices. I've heard all kinds of theories in the past few weeks, but the one that sounds the most practical to me is the one which states that although prices remain high and are going higher, people continue to buy, buy, buy. There's no stop- ping them. They may complain, but still they buy. And how do you stop people from buying steak, for instance,. when fish is cheaper? How to convince people to eat cabbage when lettuce is out of reach? People like the way they've, become accustomed to living and they aren't ready to give it up, no matter what the price. It is supply and demand, all right..., and if we demand it the supply will be there though it could be expensive. Art Clark July 30.31st were Mr. and Mrs, Harold Haggitt of Midland Michigan and Mr, and We. Gordon Haggitt and daughter Ginger of Jackson- ville Florida, Mr, Les Woodman of Tillson- burg spent the weekend with his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Art . Clark and attended the Clark- Flynn wedding Saturday evening. ' Visitors on Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Shobbrook were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stemler of Pilot Mound, Manitoba, On, Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stemler called on Mrs. Townsend end Dorothy, and spent the evening with her aunt, Mrs. Laura Saundercock. Rev. McDonald spent last week as a counsellor at the Parents without Partners camp, Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Beacom of Punta Gorda, Florida visited this past week with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Lyon, Miss Edythe Beacom and Mrs. Laura Lyon. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hulley returned home on Wednesday night from a 2 1 /2 week vacation to 'Western Canada' and atten- ding the Dominion Assembly of 'Canadian Foresters in Van- couver. Mr. Arthur Adrie was a patient in Clinton Hospital from Wednesday to Sunday. Mr. Pat Mason was a patient in Clinton Hospital last week. Mrs. Jessie Jones spent Sun- day with her daugher, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Snell and family. Miss Doris Barron and Miss Nance Cuyler of Toronto spent the holiday weekend with Mrs. Townsend and Dorothy. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Radford Dawn and Monica of Niagara Falls are visiting this week with his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Radford. Mr. Stanley Shobbrook of Toronto visited Sunday with his cousin, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shobbrook.