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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1956-07-19, Page 9s* - By D. I. HOOPER Second Section THE EXETER TIME5-ADV0CAT& JULY J9, 1956 4-H Crowd 'Captures' Niagara, Inspects Huge Hydro Program TAKE OVER TRAIN—Members of Huron County’s 4-H club, the‘largest program of its kind in Ontario, literally took over a nine-car special train during their .trip to Niagara on Tuesday. Five of them, along with Club Leader Harold Hern qf Usbofne, even took over the controls during a stop at Stratford. The. would-be engineers are iJohn Pym, Hugh Rundle, Norman Hyde and Marilyn Marshall, The-500 boys, and girls - visited historic battlegrounds in the Niagara district‘and toured new hydro develop­ ments there, • . ■ -T-A Photo By JIM ETI ERINGTON (Author of this account of the Huron County 4 H , train - trip to Niagara Fall? Tues­ day, is a membex- a' .several South Huron 4-H clubs. He’s the son .of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Etherington, R.R. 1 Hensail.) About 10.30 Tuesdaj morning a haggard conductor staggered through a 17-car special and gasped, “St Catharines, all out.” Under his breath we heard him grimly muttering “I made it.!’* As the train pulled to a stop we scrambled off to board the busses that were-to transport the 470 of us dor the day. We watched curiously as the engineer drag­ ged his shattered train away with its happy crew sobbing on each other’s shoulder in the bag­ gage- car. We travelled from St. Catha­ rines, through the Niagara fruit lands which were described in' detail by oux- friendly driver?, to Queenston Heights and Brock’s Monument. It was just after 11 and we were to eat our lunch here, then continue at 12 on our tour. Brock's Monument was re­ ported to have recoiled iri terror as the busses released their hordes of destructive , . . er . . . as young lady and gentlemen delegates from the county of Huron partook of this lovely park. Has anyone attempted to climb a narrow winding stair with a liberal assortment of people travelling foux* different ways at once as it was on the inside of Brock’s Monument? All kidding aside it was a wonderful place I and anyone remembering their i angu al train trip is a highlight- in the' adtive;TRIP HIGHLIGHTS PROGRAM—The •program planned for 4-H members in HuTon coiihty and this year’s excursion; to '’k Niagara was no exception. For many.of the:’ yciingeY boys; and girls,-■ thb:tofiBddyttrip rtijBMs their’tirst frOel’experience. On'Tuesday, the members took a special train, to St. <1Wj jCatharines, then boarded buses for tours of the Niagara district. A number of South /Huron members are. shown here with Agriculture ;Representative G. W. Montgomery and his assistant, Art Bolton. ... * ’—T-A Photo Ontario wheat producers are being urged to refrain from early marketing of their 1956 crop. Following a meeting last week in Toronto of the Ontario Wheat Growers Association, Edgar Martin, president, said that the Wheat association , through its county organizations will be ad­ vising wheat. producers across Ontario to Withhold as much as possible from marketing their 1956 crop during the harvest­ time market glut. -lk Mr. Martin . said that* on the basis of reports presented at the meeting in Toronto, it appears that the; 1956- Wheat .crop-will be below’last year’s 20,000,000 bush- els. Late seeding, excessive.rain, and over-q: ck ripening were major factors in cutting down the current crop. “The fact there is no carry­ over from last • year’s . wheat crop," Mr.' Martin said, “coupled with a smaller wheat crop this year and light crops in oth.r grains, makes it very apparent that there will be a good market for our 1956 wheat. Farmers therefore should riot rush onto the market at harvest time an udnfairly push down prices.' If producers throughout .Ontario hold onto their crop on the farm,’, or put it into storage; there .- should be highly satisfactory prices for wheat throughout the 1956-57 market season.” Mr, Martin said that lasttyear, farmers were Urged to hold back their wheat ’x arketings, with the result that only about 20 per cent of the 1955 crop was sold dur­ ing harvesting season. “That this action helped prices,” Mr. Martin said “was evidenced by the 25 cent per bushel rise' in wheat over a three week period in the midst of harvesting-.’!; - For. those farmers who -feel that they* must sell, their --crop in order to get cash, Mr. Martin, advised that they put it in stor­ age- and secure advances‘frrim elevator operators. ‘ ■ - waters of the 120-fdot gorge could be seen about 100 feet below. We certainly would like to have examined closer the main con­ trol room with its interesting switches and buttons but we had to be content to view it through plate glass while a cute blond guide explained that from this room, every piece t.f machinery in the buildipg could be control­ led. From here also ran main telephone lines to all emergency centres in western Ontario and to all other power plants.• The young lady guide stood up . . „ JI amazingly well under interro- sula and we owe plenty Of ‘thanks gation and, revealed not one of | to Gerry Montgomery and <j all their telephone numbers or those who prepared’this/trip Lp pameS. , • i us. . • “ Up we whooshed to our busses I think rug trip was best sum- for the trip to Fort George on;med up by a conversation over- the Niagara River across from!heard on the way home: where Marilyn Bell set out to what a day, and- next year we swim to Toronto, We arrived T'-4—...... J-------- here at 1.30 and captured the fort with Jittie resistance from its defenders. The fort is remarkably pre­ served and the buildings hold a great many original articles and weapons. A sort of museum has been set u pin them containing everything from early ’ploughs to fire engines. . Historic Battles Peering through the loopholes cne could almost imagine the American forces charging up the grassy slopes, from the river be­ low, their blue uniforms’ and brass buttons glinting, .cannons roaring, guns crackling . . . but It was onlly some tourists a Bit starled tp see so many eyes glinting from the loopholes and the noise was, bur Sound truck urging us back to the busses. Almost everyone felt kind of funny to be walking where Bri­ tish troops drilled and see the barracks where they were gar- rigoned during the War of 1812- 1814. Oh top of the palisades I came upon two small boys dis­ cussing which would take the fort faster, cannonading from the Fort Niagara across the river or a direct-attack from boats, in ^nuch the same manenr as General Brock did with his chief of staff long ago. We set out for Table Rock and The Falls at 2.30 and on the way saw a huge powerhouse that was destroyed by the recent rock slide. A large portion:of another building hangs suspended over ’the foaming rapids,, a trivial .mite'Aon 4fte; -great -f lanks^of--the' mighty river. '‘Front 3.00 uh til 4.30 we were free to explore the beautiful garden and watch the awe-inspj^rig, tumbling mass of history could well wonder how British troops ever, scaled that hill to retake it from the Ameri­ can forces. At 12 we-were called together and we climbed back on the busses to move on to the hydro building and the highlight of our trip. It was here that the 13 busses split up, seven going on to the second -portion of the trip, a visit to Fort George, and the other six staying at the hydro plant. As I was among the ones that stayed I will describe the hydro project first, Largest Plant in Ontario The imposing two-storey struc­ ture that sa- on the rim of the -gorge hardly bespoke he powerful facilities that lay nestled below ground. Inside the building we wera again divided; half going below to view - the power house the rest going to the projection room to see a film. It was with the group that the film first and like the rest I found it tremendously inter­ esting as it dealt with the con­ struction of Sir Adam Beck No. 2, We were informed it was the largest generating plant in On­ tario with 12 generators at pre­ sent and four more under, con- .struction. The film outlined -construction preparation that included the hiring of over 5,000 men and the building of a complete cement plant capable of turning out 160 cubic feet of cement per minute although operated by only seven men. . To obtain’ water- to operate the turbines it was- necessary to build two tunnels over five miles long and 45 feet wide from above the falls, under'the city of-Nia­ gara and to emerge near the plant into an open canal and a huge resivoir. The reservoir is filled at night when hydro is | plentiful and used during' the day when the demand for elec­ tricity is greater. The sixteeen generators when completed will generate 1,800,COO horsepower and when this plant is hooked up with-the 25- cycle Sir Adam Beck No, 1 next door a total of two and one-half million horsepower will be generated. This compares with Grand Coulee Dam in' the States and will be one of the largest in the world. Watched Swirling Waters Next, we took a huge elevator that descended the .245 feet into the vitals - of the powerhouse in about 30 seconds. There through a large window the swirling ............... ' '.'"'T'-..... 7 , the thundering falls. ,A great many look the spectacular trip I under the falls while other? i bought souvereers or took pic­ tures. The busses were to pick us up. at the Rainbow Bridge'* so we were, required to take the genic, j walk up to meet them to take I us to the Rapids Tavern for sup­ per. After a delicious meal of I chicken, green peas, potatoes and ice cream we felt well forti- ifed for the trip honxe. We certainly had a wonderful [ and interesting visit to the penin- ‘Boy, J go to Detroit—who says farmers don’t get around?” P.S.—The first portion- of our' trip was covered quite adequa­ tely as Don Southcott boarded the train in Mitchell to take some pictures and before he realized what was happening he was speeding merrily along towards St. Catharines. So it was that a poor photographer became the day’s first victim of Huron Coun­ ty’s citizens of to-morrow.- Worth A Hundred! Itycos'ts only a buck—$1.00..Aud­ it’s worth „a:.hundred! Yes, it’s the 1956 Jord Almanac.edited by Jdhrf.Strphin,. % If ’you are familiar with the work of this outstanding writer and editor, you cannot' help but be enthused by his information. It is only factual but at the same time as being, original it makes excellent readings. One of his outstanding, w.orks in our opinion is the “Ford Almanac”. ■ It contains more- facts and in-, formation than any. farm public­ ation we have ever seen. Leading off with front page news, every reader is awakened to his short­ comings, especially farmers who think they haye reached peak production. Many of us are not totally aware . of all the con­ firmed- research data available to ,us at the present time, nor do "we;-, as. individuals 'visualize What '-is«' iri."strife- for jus in '-the* future of agriculture., '- Twenty-eight; pages are de­ voted to “Horiie arid Family”. This seems th- us to be justified. After' all that is an important part of every farm. You hear a lot about the larger corporation farxiis broken down mto special­ ized units but they still tie back that a contented comfortable home and happy family, makes for better living. Applies To This District While written • and edited pri­ marily .for ’the U.S.A.. Ford Al­ manac is as applicable to us in this area as it is to our South­ ern neighbours. In the Scientific Alm abac,-Which deals with solar energy and lorig range' weather forcasting as it applies .to indus­ try ' and • business ’ as well' as farming, we note that to date these influences have a corn- plet’ely parallel -.effect” to our Eastern's Canadian economy and • production. : ■ I! Much crin be gleaned from section; eight “Managing Your Farm”.'The explanation of- farm efficiency is well worded—“It’s gettirig costs down and income up” That is the goal of every widri-awakri farmer. Of course their answer to the management problem of every farm is indi­ vidual problem and is up to the farmer’himself. The backbone of agriculture­ soils and their care-receive much attention dairy and Modern 11, gives hints and __________ _____ orie of the most valuable is the table showing whether a machine will pay off. The break even point in acres for a baler—68, a combine 78, corn picker 34, for­ age harvester 54 etc. This is only one Of the host of money-making and mohey-saving ideas in this outstanding section.- ■ \ ‘ ’ Insect, Weed Control In closing John. Strohm brings to- your attention that we have to always be on cur guard against insects and weeds. We agree that these two evils are a strong army when joined to­ gether against the poor indivi­ dual farmer. Department of Agriculture officials have been aware of these forces and have always stressed the damages by their research grants and by bringing new controls to the farmers as quickly as they are available. With a well-illu­ strated list of pests, both insects <.nd weeds accompanied by’ a complete list of control the Ford Almanac gives over 200 pages of factual and 'informative reading to aid you. Where .do you get this-Alma­ nac? It’s available at- your Ford fdealer. If in Exeter area, drop in 'at Larry Snider Motors arid ask for your copy. Sam Hendrick is the genial guy in charge of Farm Equipment there in case you didn’t know. Oh yes, we admire The Ford Motor Co. for their Almanac in that they only devoted eight pages to advertising Ford farm equipment? It’s as we said—only a buck and worth a hundred, DID YOU KNOW? . - You can increase the numbers of flowers on your plants by ad­ ding' potash to your soil. Carna­ tions, dahlias and chrysanthe”- nfums bloomed better when a weak solution of potash was ad­ ded when first buds appeared. Ford Almanac 1956. Calendar (No charges are njade for Items In Your Farm Calendar. Oe^dllns for insertion is Tuesday noon, «f each week.) Thursday, July It > HOLSTEIN BREEDERS PIC­ NIC—Seaforth Park; Robert Me- - Cubbih, speaker. ‘ Sunday,' July 22 JUNIOR FARMER CHURCH SERVICE—St. Andrews Presby­ terian Church, Wirigham, at 7.30 p.m. Friday, July 27 BUS TOUR — South Huron. Farm' Management bus tour of Kent County. t ... Saturday, July-28 JUNIOR FARMER . BUS’TOUR —To Toronto to visit Leaver Bros. Poultry Farms, -Malfoil “airport,- ’Casa -Loma, Master Feeds Farm, New Woodbine. A . ... *-Monday, J uly 30 ’ ’- j; ■’Twilight meeting—Hurda Soil and Crop Improvement As­ sociation to -meet at Huron Coun­ ty Home, Clinton. •i Thanks, Farmers, For 50,000,000 Tons of Purina Chows And the. real credit, goes to you pro-’ gressive livestock -and poultry feed­ ers. You‘ kept asking' for more and ' more and better and better feeds. You kept Purina Research busy. ■ making better Chows—'Purina “Mills ' humming to fill your needs—Purina Dealers working hard to keep you supplied. So, we say to all “of you from the 'bottom of our hearts: .“Thanks a million for 50.-Million. ■ Tons of ‘business.-” Recently one of the 41 Purina Mills made the 50 Millionth Ton of Purina Chows. : ‘ ■4.J . ’ ” ‘ ' • It is a glorious- achievement and we are mighty proud. If all the 50,000,-, 000 tons, were here' today they would fill a Checkerboard train over' 21,306 miles, long and reaching four-fifth of the way around the world! So you profit-minded farmers have cast your vote for far more Purina. Chows than any other feed. Huron County Crop Report By G. W. MONTGOMERY The heavy rain of Sunday, July 8, Along with periodic show­ ers every day the week .of July 9 to 14’ again delayed haying operations., Cut hay is badly weathered and bleached and in some cases rotting on the ground. Many farmers have decided to put in more grass silage, others' are putting hay in as grass .sil­ age for the first, time, attempting- to save some of .the hay crop. Fall wheat is rusting t badly- and much of the crop is still down from the severe storms of July 1 and 8. Approximately 20 farm properties in the County have, been damaged as a result of- cyclone winds with the storms of May 11/July 1 and 8.‘ In some cases farm buildings were com­ pletely demolished and on other farms damage war less exten­ sive. . , Harvesting of the canning pea crop, described as “fair” com­ menced during the week. along with livestock, poultry. farm machines, sec. many money-making useful ideas. Perhaps We Are Buyers Of TODAY EVERY FARMER CAN USE MECHANIZATION Your local dealer will be glad to give you full particulars. EXETER MASSEY-HARRIS-FERGUSON LIMITED Makert of High QualifyFarm IrriploMtriH Sine* 1947 . • ‘ .........’.'.■.... ,’._2......a...............L....„..... .....,-2...2........... SEEDS LTD. EXETER CREDITON • LONDON Ontario Bl k. ■-F--- New developments and new improvements in machines every year are extending the < mechanization Of agriculture. 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