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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1955-04-07, Page 5• • 4 • • %, . • • • • Huron County Crop Report Warm ming -like weather Melt- ed most Of Uia .snow from. last week's stOrms, Excellent runs -of, *Op were reported duringe Week. ' • Seed cleaning. plants- argroper- agog .at full capacity, • rucelloais inspectors have now lined Pp the heifer -calves for: the spring vaccination in the . twelve townships -operating ender titla program. Warble fly spraying was start- ed in the townships en April 1. .0 l I lll • l AMR • THE TIMES,ADVOCATA EXETERI .ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL, 7, 1955 Predict Nitrog en Need wheat .Growers Urged. By W. SHARD Soils Department, O.A.C. Whether to top -dregs a winter wheat crop with nitrogen is a Problem which confronts many Ontario flamers each spring. Aa spring growth Will soon be Mt* Mencing, it is time we gave the •question some serious eonsidera- Una. Have you ever considered mak- Make This Your Frozen Food Centre Farmers Please Note IN CASE QF ACCIDENT OR INJURY TO LIVESTOCK WE ARE AT YOUR SERVICE • Last year we looked after several cases of broken legs when cattle were first turned out to grass. This is the time of year when these things seem to bappen more often. • If we are contacte4 quickly, a severe loss may be turned into a mirror one or no loss at all, We Will Look After You Any Hour -- Any Day Of The Week After hours phone; R. S. Hicks, 609; Bob Ostler, 4664 • hetet.' Frozen Foods PHONE 70 MAIN ST. "DONTAAAKE ME LAUGH17 "I know what I'm talking about. No wise man or woman would be without the services of a trust company in matters concerning* their estate—it's far too - important. So, take my advice, write for the free booklet, "Blueprint For Your Family." _It will tell you a lot you should know about eitate administration." THE STERLING TRUSTS •C 0 R P 0 R .A T I 0 N HEAD OFFICE BRANCH OFFICE 372 Bay St., Toronto 1-3 Donlon St., Barrie • •. g Yeer Own fertiliser mendations fpr nitrogen? How? By considering the factors which limit nitrate production ln the soil, oby Considering the factors Which indicate the ereP would benefit frtOn tep-dreeeing With - nitrogen and _the past history of the field. Let us look at the factors which limit nitrate Production. These factors are anything which will slow up the growth of soil organisms and the• Production Of nitrate such as tentperafere and aeration. Nitrate production is slow to non-exista.nt during a cold, wet Opting. Low, poorly, drained areas, slow to warm up is the spring, have a restricted nitrate producing :ability, There- fore, 'weather conditions are a major factor, Large amounts Of trash—straw, roots, etc,—left by the preceding .crop limit the amount of nitrogen produced for the growing wheat crop. This is because the soil organisms which are decomposing this material have tied up all the nitrogen in the soil. It .has been said that you must grow a crop of bacteria before you can grow a crop of grain. Turning to the crop, a periodic examination of the crop after spring growth begins will often indicate the necessity: of further additions of nitrogen, A light green to distinctly yellowish green colour of the crop indicates a serious lack of nitrogen. This condition usually first appears in the lower areas of a field where nitrate production has been limit- ed, The grAwth may be retarded and proper stooling of the •crop prevented. A crop which has not wintered well and •appears thin in the spring may often be encouraged to stool out better by top -dressing with nitrogen. We must now consider the most important factor of all in the use of nitrogen as a top - dressing in the spring, What was. the past' history of the field? lies lodging, been common -on this field? What were the preceding crops—grass, clovers Or alfalfa, onto? How much manure has this field received? Lodging of cereal grain crops in previous years would indicate an abundant sup- ply of nitrogen and the grower should regrain fromusing a.nit- rogen top - dressing. Cautio n, should also be exercised when the wheat crop follows a legume crop or a heavy application of manure. Both these practices tend to raise the nitrogen content of the ,soil and increase the possibil- ity Of lodging. On the other hand, wheat follo3ving oats or a grass sod may suffer from a lack of nitrogen 'due to the nitrogen be- ing tied up in breaking down the crop residues returned to the soil.' Late plowing of a grass sod increases the possibility of a nit rogen deficiency in the wheat The amount of information which joust 'be available, as in- dicated by this discussion of the factors involved, indicates why it is so difficult for a soils specialist to give a satisfactory recom- mendation for spring top -dressing of wheat with nitrogen; An on- the- spot recommendation by the grower can be made it he con- siders the factoTs of weather, ap- pearance of the. crop, and prev- ious history of the field, which may be more satisfactory than a ecommendation based on a- son test, If a grower considers top - dressing his wheat with nitrogen, then he may be guided by the •following general recommenda- tions. TJse from 75 to 150 pounds per acre 'of ammonium _ nitrate. Apply this material as early as Possible in the spring; May 1 may be used ,as a ,deadline, unless a nitrogen deficiency appears at a later date. Watch the crop, watch the weather and consider the possibilities of lodging, then make your -decision on your nitro- gen fertilization Of winter wheat,. • DULAMEL IS COLOR MATCHED TO ALKYD SANI-FLAT CANADA'S FASTEST SELLING FLAT PAINT - The perfect semi -gloss enamel...ideal for any wall or woodwork areas that must be washed.- Galian $7.25 Quart $2.15 Benjamin USE ONLY THE SECT us. oore 'paints FISHER'S 3Fil4it.RbWARE den, !Spent a few daye last Week at the heitie VII', and Mrs, 91 Lloyd Geiser. tt) his helne after spending teal Mr. Jamea BrOdk has retarned EXETER Weeks it Stratford. PHONE 29 Youth:Clubs Elect Officers The joint Orgenizatien Meet* ing of the Exeter 441 Clubs was held April 4 at 8:30 p.m. at the Herold, Baker, Assistant Agri- culture Representative was in charge of the meeting. Howard rtYielus oTtehea etelkittrireSr.e8"nelib*. Officers elected wereBJU; Pincombe; Vice pros., Jim Ether - Shall; Press Reporter, Patsy Mar- shaPlle.lry iCalt Olub-Pres.,, ington; SeCretarY, MarilY4 Mar - Beef Calf Club—Pres., liaglt Rundle; Vice Pres., Keith goates; Secretary, Mu Murray Dawson; Press Reporter, Lorne Ballantyne. 'rain Club—Pres,, Norman Hyde; Viee Pres., Edward Hern; Secretary, Kush Rundle; Press Reporter, Thomas Hern, Poultry Qiub—Pres„ nal Etli- erington; Vice Pres., Don Bal- lantyne; !Secretary, Norman Hyde; Press Reporter, Marilyn Mar- shall. Discussion o f parliamentary procedure was held after which club members answered a quiz on the discussion. 4-(1-1 Club,. Leader Pins were presented to the Club Leaders, • • rp••••••0. l P. l P.P 444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444 Good Planting To most farmers, planting corn is a happy time. It ;mane an end to the spring season. The big "push" is over for awhile. Perhaps, as they go back and forth across their fields with the planter, they look farther WO the season, visualizing results of their labour. From the small grains they plant, new life will be generated to provide feed for another year. But, these hopes may go amiss unless the farmer does a precis- ion job during the planting sea- son. His work must be accurate. Accurate planting has more to do with yields of row crops, than S DH$ Public Speakers Honored By Lions Club Marion Creery and Jim Carter, winners of a public speaking con- test at the South Huron District High Scheol, performed at the supper meeting of the Lions Club Friday evening. Marion spoke on the status of Canada among the nations of the world while Jim's subject was "Out of the Earth", pointing -out Canada's great mineral resources and their development during the last half century. They Were each presented 'with a miniature silver trophy by J. A. Traquair and -A. 0. Elliot, The competition is sponsored by the Lions- Clubs and the speakers Comments About CreditOn By MBS. 3. WOODALL Special Church Services Services commemorating Palm Sunday were held in: the local churches "on Sunday, Appropriate addresses were given by the pas- tors and special inuSic was fur- nishedb'y the church choirs. Holy Communion union service will be held on Good Friday, April 8, at 10:15 a.m., in the Evangelical Church. The meeting will be led by the Rev. E. N. Mohr and the message will be delivered by Rev. W. C. Parrott, minister of the tTnited Church. Easter Sunrise Serivec will be held at 6f30 a.m. Sunday morn- ing in the Evangelical Church, sponsored by Members of Youth Fellowship, The speaker will be Rev, W. C. Smith, of Grand Bend, and Mr. Ken Flear, also of Grand Bend, will be soloifit. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. Miss Maleeta Wein „Miss Mileeta Wein, who died Sunday morning in• South Huron Hospital in her fiftieth year, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Wein. She was born in Stephen Town- ship and, With her parents, mov- ed to Crediton 18 years ago. PosSessing a kind and loving dis- position, she found it difficult to overcome the loss she sustained a few months ago, in the passing of her mother, to whom she was deeply devoted.' ghe was a member of Orediton Evangelical Church and was act- ive in the women's organizations of the church and church school. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Sylvester Wuerth, of Crediton, and Mrs. Roy' Goulding, London, and eight 'brothers, Melvin, Flint, Mich,; Lawrence, Exeter; Wesley and Emerson, of Stephen; Aaron, Leonard, Edwin and Lloyd, of Crediton. The body rested at the Dinner Funeral Heine, Exeter, until Tuesday, when a public service was held in the Evangelical Church conducted by Rev. E. N. Mohr. Interment was in Crediton cemetery/ Personal Items Mrs. .Irvin Finkbeiner, who Was taken to St, Joseph's Hospital last week and has undergone a major operation is improving favorably. Mr. Robert Wolfe, of Detroit, spent Thtfisday of last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Albert Wolfe. Mr. Ernest Gettinger, who spent several Months in Chicago and Detroit, returned to Crediton with him. Mr, and WS. Herbert Mist, of Detroit, visited over the weekend with relatives here. M. Calvin Pahrner, of 'Toron- to, Spent a few days with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, n. M. Fahrner. Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Geiser Visited during the weekend With 1*, anti Mrs. IL Restelnayer, in PlattsVille. Mr, and Mrs. H. Rodgers and son, Dale, of Kirkland Lake, :Meta a teW.days Mit week with Mr. and lefts", Ress Krueger, while On their return trip from Florida. Mr .and Mrs, It, arty, Len - don, were Sunday visitors with 1VIt. and Mr, Herbert Young, Mrs, Sinton Morlock, of Lon - will compete in a district contest, Mr. Philip Mandas, who has taken over the Monetta Menard restaurant/ was introduced to the gathering. W. 0. Allison ,reported that 19 tons of scrap paper, valued at $155 had been collected the pre - vides Wednesday afternoon. The members who failed to assist in the drive were assessed $1 and the coffers of the club were in- creased by $20. C. V. Pickard reported that $1496.45 had been raised for the Red Cross and Graham Ar- thur reported $515 had been' re- ceived for the Easter Seals for crippled children, with donations still coming in.. A donation of $25 ,was made to the Unitarian Service Committee of Canada for aid to Korean children. The occasion was the official visit of Deputy Distriet Governor A. J. Sweitzer to his home club. As many of the members were hockey fans anxious to attend•the Goderich-Exeter game at Gode- rich, they were permitted to re- tire. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Wt••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Story In Saintsbury. By MRS. H. DAVIS The death of .Beacher Noels, a former resident of this communi- ty, occurred in Aylmer. Mr. and Mrs, M. MdDonald, `Mr. and Mrs. J, Dickins, Mr. and Mrs. E. Atkin- son, Mr. and Mrs. Heber Davis attended the funeral on Thurs- day. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Noels and famtly, of Aylmer, attended the ice carnival in Lucan pn Friday evening and spent the night with, Mr. and Mrs, JaCk Dickins. They visited with Mr. and Mrs. Maur- ice McDonald on Saturday and returned heme Sunday .. Miss Joyce McDonald was one of the skaters who took part in the ice carnival at Lucan Friday night, -Mr. and -Mrs. Harold Hunter and Mr. Jack Hunter visited -with Mr. and Mrs. Heber Davis Thurs- day evening. Mr, and Mrs. James Turner vis- ited with 'Mr, and Mrs, Henry Hamilton recently. Mrs. iHamil- ton had the misfortune to frac- ture her arm. Mrs. W. J. Davis spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and -IVIrs.M. Abbott. 1VIr. Bill Abbott, of Nia- gara Palls, spent the weekend with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Greenlee and boys were Sunday guests wtih Mr. and MTS. A, .Dickins, of Bal- lymote, This Week In Winchelsea By AIRS. F. BORNE Miss Kay Hay, 'of xeter, spent the' weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Prance. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Box and children visited on Sunday with friends in St. Marys. Mr. and 'Mrs. 'Bill Gilfillan and sail, Randy, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Colin Gil- fillan. Miss 'Wilma, 'Walters, London, sOent the weekend at her home, Mrs, Harry Ford and Gordon motored to Kitchener on Sunday and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ford. The Eliniville Mission Band met on Saturday at the home of Miss Ruth Horne. Mr. and Mr. Jahn Batten and children spent _Sunday' with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Batten in Exeter. . . . Let TA- Wanta Ads Steer Von Safely To The Best Bargains Men, Women! Old at 50,60!Want Pep? 11,0„inna,..4.04:14.tx little 'Varmint np With OrtroIr bas done, For body old after' 40 Net bedew, ow in iton:Introduttory or "yet -Acquainted' Jae only eo*, Try ()wok Tonto Tablet* foe new yap, vigor and yotingor feeling, this *es, day. At drug Rotel. V/aot to Biel years Yakutat? Down to Earth By JA, 1. moron Better Yields any other single mechanical fac- tor. It more seed Is planted than the soil will support, the plants will not produce to their fullest extent. If less seed is planted than the soil will support, less earn will be- produced than the land Is capable of produeing. The necessity of proper seed= Ing or planting has taken on add- ed importance. Partners need maximum production to increase effieiency. Other factors, of eourse, enter in but unless a farmer does a good job of planting, he can hardly expect a good crop. When it comes to planting corn there are several' "musts" which can be controlled by man, Some of these important factors i 11 elude seedbed preparation, good strong seed adapted to the locality, accurate planting, popu- lation per acre, fertility, and depth of planting. A farmer cannot do much about the other factors, like rain- fall and climate, but if he uses good judgment and proven prac- tices in planting he is more cer- tain of having the makings of a good corn crop. The_seedbed should be proper- ly prepared, mellow and firm. Seed must be good with high germination. It must be properly graded so the planter can do an accurate job of planting. Hewever, .one should remember that •all cord planted will not produce an ear -bearing stalk. Some corn will fail to germinate. Some will fail because of pests and disease. A study shows that about 2.5 plants are produced from every three kernels planted per hill and 3.4 for every four kernels planted per hill. If you get 85 percent of the kernels planted to grow into ear -hearing stalks you will be do- ing well., To assure yourself of a plant- ing job that you will be proud of have your planter in perfect me- chanical condition. Make sure it plants at the rate you desire. Then, with enough fertility, pro- per soil conditions, and seed_of high quality you 'should start your crop, weather permitting, under near ideal conditions for the best posSible harvest. DID tOU KNOW? You can get three to five Hines • as much return from making silage 'frpm oats and other nurse crops and feeding it to wintering beef catfle than by selling the grain. THIS WEEK Easter Bonnets Go to Church. 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Or, on the other side, added horsepower is a safety factor, a reserve of quick power the value of which you can only appreciate when you're in a tight highway spot and suddenly need Pc. Before we can judge, we need a few facts. Fifteen of the 18 new cars boosted their top horsepower rating in 1954. The average increase over 1953 was 17 horsepower. The most powerful engine ill each manufacturer's line averages 160.8 horsepower, which is a higher rating than any single automobile had in 1950. In 1954 for the first time, every standard make of car .has at least one engine topping. 100 horsepower. Some develop more than 200 horsepower and experimental engines have been run that develop 40,0 horse- • power. Tho important thing to remember'I think, is this: When a car is on the highway, it's a lot safer if highway speed is not also its ma,xiinuin. speed. It's more comfortable, and that flexible reserve will pull you out of tight spots. 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