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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-05-04, Page 10Tage Ten The Wingham Advance- Times, Wednesday, May 4tli, 1955 Here’s the slogan for your holidays this year— “Know Ontario Better!” There are fascinating sections of Ontario you’ve probably never seen. Plan now to visit some of these with your family. You can make a “circle” tour arranging to stop in a resort area “where family fun is king”. Side trips off the main highways will lead you to historic sites, quaint countryside, excellent fishing spots. And, all along your way you’ll find hospitable hosts who offer splendid accommodation at reasonable rates. Avoid disappointment by making reservations now if you plan a resort holiday. KNOW BETTER IN I I ONTARIO TRAVEL. ROOM 170. * 47 COLLEGE ST., TORONTO, ONTARIO. I I I I I t 1 i i i. • PLEASE SEND ME A FR EE ROAD MAP AND ■ TRAVEL INFORMATION ABOUT ONTARIO. [ NAME 1 1 I 1 | STREET ......... 1 1 1 1 1 1 ....... |i ’ POST OFFICE 1 | (PLEASE PE1NT CLEAEW) ____________________ ___________________ 1 1 Report from Parliament Hill (Continued from page nine.) Ontario. It is true that last year the western provinces had an unusually wet crop year, but the farmers there have the facilities of the Prairie Farm Assistance Act to help them when needed. The farmers in southern Ontario depending on late crops such as flax, white beans, soy beans and sugar beets to get extra money to pay taxes and many other yearly debts that accumulate, particularly in these days of high production costs on our farms, found there was no assistance available to them. I maintain what is good for one section of this dominion in time of economic strain should be applicable and within the reach of every farmer who needs it. I should lilce to endorse the suggestion made by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture that we re­ commend the development of an ade­ quate scheme of crop insurance with costs *to be borne jointly by the fed­ eral and provincial governments and the producers. In closing I should like to say a few words about education, a matter which I understand will be brought up before the coming dominion-provin­ cial conference. We have no greater asset in our country than our youth, and we should leave no stone, unturn­ ed to see that everything possible is done to fit them to take their place in the world of today. Most municipalities are trying to do this, but with the limited means of taxation at their dis­ posal they are finding it well-nigh impossible. I feel that the federal government, which now takes over 75 per cent of the tax dollar, must do more to assist this very important function of gov­ ernment at all levels. This was the conclusion arrived at after a research program carried out by the Canadian school trustees’ association under the direction of Dr. M. E. Lazette, a dis­ tinguished Alberta educationalist. This report indicates that to ensure quality of educational opportunity for all Canadian children the dominion government should designate special grants to the provinces for the speci­ fic purpose of assisting education. The Fanning Mill By Bob Carbert Around School HIGH SCHOOL Highlights Although students have been hiber­ nating for the last month because it was exam time they are now showing signs of activity and life around school. Evidences of this activity are the band parctice and cadet drill. This year Bill Connell has been chosen band leader and he is doing a very good job of training his band. Last year Jack Eiliott of Bluevale, went to the Cadet Camp at Banff. This year Jack is commanding officer of our cadets and Ian Hetherington is second in command. Both the cadets and the band are preparing for cadet inspection day which is to be held on May 9th. Some of the visitors who attended the opening of W.D.H.S, thought that this day was the annual open night. The open night of W.D.H.S. is to be held May 13. and on this night dis­ plays of the students’ progress in work will be set out for inspection. There will be a dance following the opening night and Johnny Day’s or­ chestra will supply the music. All are welcome to attend this big dance in May. The year book is almost ready to be printed. Pictures of basketball teams, literary society executive, classes, etc., have been taken by Bill Connell and Ivan McKague. Items of interest have been written up by Helen Haines, Berva Gallaher, Bruce Robertson, Danny Stuckey and others. This is going to be a book that will be cher­ ished by students and ex-students in the years to come. For any persons not attending the school, advance or­ ders will be taken on open night, May 13. The book is one dollar and must be paid for in advance. The students owe the success of this book to Bill Laid­ law and Sheila Porter who have been co-editors. The old W.D.H.S. has been purchas­ ed by Mr. Cruickshank to use for radio purpose. Some of the. boys of the school spent a half-day lugging old equipment from the old building over to the new school. Some of the people who visited the chemistry laboratory during open day saw a mud puppy in our aquarium. This little animal has lived undisturb­ ed all winter without eating, The other day an earthworm was put in the aquarium and strangely enough the mud puppy ate only part of it. Now that spring is here the mud Puppy will need more food because it will move about more. The students have decided to release it in the near future. Grade 13 students have decided to choose two basketball teams consist­ ing of both boys and girls out of their classes and to have a game. The first half of the game will be played under boys’ rules, the last half under girls’. This battle will take place May 3 at dinner-time and should be worth see­ ing, Donalda MacDonald 0-0-0 Chemicals in Agriculture If great grandfather could take a brief tour of the farm these days he would be amazed with the modern innovations, and the part that is being played by chemicals. Every week sees some new innovation, some new method of cutting down on labour, in­ creasing yields, defeating some pest oi’ making farming just that much more foolproof. The farmer of today has to be able to distinguish among the chemicals, pick out friend from foe, and learn how to use them prop­ erly, and prevent accidental use of some of the more poisonous ones. Let’s look for a moment at some of the new chemicals that are being .brought into use on farms. First in the plant food field, the modern com­ mercial fertilizers, in bag or liquid form, can help the farmer to increase yields and rebuild wornout acres. High nitrogen fertilizers will give the farmer the excellent yields of grass and corn that he has been seeking for years. In some areas liquid fertilizer is accepted by farmers as ideal, for that first boost' in growth that gets the crop away ahead of the other fields. More recently annhydrous am­ monia, a high nitrogen fertilizer that is applied from a pressure tank to the bottom of the furrow, has produced great increases in crop yields. Scient­ ists say thafSwe have yet only touched the surface in this field. Then there is the field of chemical control measures for insects and worms. The aphids, flies, worms and buds that eat their way through the fields and gardens and having a tough time keeping abreast of the latest chemical developments. Frist we had black leaf 40 and formaldahyde, but today there is a long list of chemicals that are both hard to spell and hard to pronounce. 2-4-D, 2-4-5-T, malath­ ion, aldrin, methoxachlor, these are just a few of the names. They are available in a variety of forms,to Breen-McLachlan Rites At Durham Church Pink and white phlox and potted ferns formed the sotting for the wed­ ding in the Presbyterian Church in Durham, on April 23, of Catharine Alberta MacLachlan, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Angus MacLachlan, and Robert John and Mrs. Wm. G. ham, Rev, Gordon L. of the church, officiated. The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Angus MacLachlan, was Breen, son of Mr, Breen, all of Dur­ Hammjll, minister gowned in white lace pver satin, bal­ lerina length with beaded cornet headdress ahd shoulder length She carried a bouquet of red and white hyacinths. Miss Alfreda MacLachlan bridesmaid for her sister. She wore a ballerina length gown of nile green taffeta, with matching headdress. Her flowers were pink carnations and pink hyacinths. Miss Betty McGowan, cousin of the groom, was organist, She wore riavy veil. rospg was blue taffeta, with white polka dots. Ross Taylor, Durham, was best man. A reception was held at the home of the bridegroom’s parents. Mrs, Breen received her guests wearing a suit of Dior blue Magi crepe with black accessories. For a weddipg trip to Detroit and southern points, the bride wore a suit of powder blue with navy and pink accessories. On their return, they will reside in Durham. Ridgetown Agricultural School On Wednesday morning, April 27, approximately 25 boys gathered in Room 16 to hear a talk given by Mr.. Woodward and Mr. Wilson, on the courses offered by the Ridgetown Agricultural School. Mr. Woodward stated that the courses offered were very practical and designed for boys who intended to return to the farm. He also pointed out that, although the minimum scholastic standing was Grade 10, all boys were encouraged to stay in high school for as long as possible. Mr, Wilson, the physical edu­ cation teacher and residence dean, outlined the approximate cost of the courses, and the school’s program of activities and athletics. It was stress­ ed that every farm boy should take at least a two-year course in an ag­ ricultural school. Further informa­ tion was left in the office where it can be obtained by anyone interested in the Ridgetown school. George Procter ALL TYPES of rubber stamps and stamp pads sold at The Wingham Advance-Times. SEE CAMERON’S BILLIARDS for guaranteed WATCH REPAIRS Ontario Department of Travel & Publicity Hon. Louis P. Cecile, Q.C., Minister. dener, or the farmer. Many of these pesticides are poisonous to humans, as well as insects, and have to be hand­ led with the greatest of care. But, they are able to control most of the insects we have today. Then there are the sprays to control the diseases of plants, the rusts, the smuts, the scabs, and other plant diseases. Potato and tomato blight have eaten into the vegetable crops, water core in turnips and a hundred and one others. Practically all of these are now brought under control with the new chemicals. Sprays, dusts and immersion treatments make farming highly technical, but" more profitable in terms of crop yields. This year, gardeners are able to buy an all pur­ pose spray, manufactured by Canad­ ian Industries Limited, that combines the pesticide qualities of the two powerful insecticides, malathion, and methoxachlor, and the fungicide quali­ ties of the new chemical captan. Available in either powder or liquid form, this is the answer to all of these problems, says C.I.L. We sincerely hope they are right. In the States beef feeders are able to get faster gains by using a very minute quantity of a new female hor­ mone called stilbestrol, in beef rat­ ions. As yet, this is forbidden in Can­ adian-manufactured feeds, but there are many other suppliments, biotics and feeds. anti­ vitamins included in our high octane gasolines, oils, and plastics and We have super-super synthetics galore. Farming is certain­ ly in the hands of the scientist in this advanced age. CASH PRICES FRESH GROUND BEEF .... .lb. 28c 4 lbs. for $1.00 lb. 25c lb. 30c BOILING BEEF, Plate.................... Rolled PLATE OF BEEF (no bone) SHOULDER ROAST OF BEEF ... ROLLED ROAST BEEF (no bone) PORK SAUSAGE............................. lb. 45c lb. 35c 3 lbs. $1.00 FRESH SIDE PORK, Sliced............lb. 50c in Piece lb. 45c SHOULDER ROAST OF PORK ... lb. 40c CHICKENS AT MARKET PRICE 4. J. LOCKRIDGE BUTCHER make it easier for the amateur gar- with a whole truckload of ■new advantages for you! Here's what happens tvhen Canada’s No. 1 truck builder pulls out all the stops! Here are some of the new advances ready to work for you right now. 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