HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1959-01-22, Page 9USBOINE LEADERS—New president of Osborne Federation of Agriculture is Horace
Delbridge, centre, Who confers with Past President harry Dougall, left, and Vice-
President Philip Johns following the annual meeting and banquet in Thames Road
United Church Friday evening. Usborne Federation will not raise its tax levy this
year, the meeting decided. —T -A Photo
ASKS FOR CO.OPERATION—Victor Jeffery, R.R. 3 Exeter, who was re-elected presi-
dent of Exeter Agricultural. Society at its annual meeting Friday afternoon, requested
more co-operation and assistance from both rural and town people to help build up
Exeter Fair. He said the event was one of considerable importance and required sup-
port from all sections of the community. With him are Vice -President Bill McKenzie
and Secretary -Treasurer Clark Fisher.
Osborne FA Holds Levy,
Seeks Rabies. Protection
Although Usborne Federation
of Agriculture plans to increase
its grant toward the county or-
ganization, the township tax
levy will remain at two-fifths of
a mill.
This was decided Friday night
at the annual meeting and ban-
quet in Thames Road United
church which attracted the lar-
gest crowd in the organization's
history.
Township federations in Huron
have been requester to raise the
levy to one-half mill lo meet
rising county expenses. The Us -
borne unit. however, has built
up a surplus over the years and
it plans to meet the increase
from these funds as long as they
last.
Horace Delbridge was elected
president, succeeding Harry Dou-
gall who has led the organiza-
tion for the past two years, Phi-
lip Johns is vice-president.
Directors include: Lloyd Fer-
guson, Ruuondele; Gordon Ham-
ilton, Lumley; Don Easton, No.
5; Sam Skinner, Eden; Lorne
Johns, Zion; Lorne Elford, Win-
chelsea; Alan Eveleigh, Plug -
town; Donald Bray, Thames
Road; Ray Jaques, Whalen.
Officials will investigate the
need and cost of anti -rabies
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EXETER
annual meeting. Theron Creery
urged this action because of the
present threat from rabid foxes.
Guest speaker was Rev. Bren
de Vries, minister of Tiivitt
Memorial Church, Exeter, who
warned that Canadians . were
taking their Christian democra-
cy for granted.
"Liberty is a gift — a Chris-
tian gift from God. We must
show We are worthy of it."
Six' out of every seven. Cana-
dians no longer go to church, he
said, and many families now
watch television instead of par-
ticipating in the worship periods
enjoyed by their ancestors, the
pioneers of this country.
"Some of us don't even thank
the Lord for the blessings he
has bestowed upon us here in.
Canada — weask for more and
more and more ..:"
He told of his experiences in
Holland during World War II
when he joined the underground
to fight the German occupation
troops.
Rev. de Vries was introduced
by Rev. H. C. Wilson, -pastor
of Thanes Road church, and ap-
preciation was expressed by Ho-
race Delbridge.
Carl Hemingway, Huron Fed-
eration fieldman, described the
need for investigation into the
egg markets and the threat of
contract production in this field.
"It doesn't look like we're get-
ting a straight deal," he said,
after revealing that he had been
quoted three different prices by
three different buyers the same
day despite the floor price.
Winston Shapton, Huron Fede-
ration president, who conducted
the election of officers, urged.
'Osborne farmers to consider the
price support problem to sug-
gest possible alternatives tvhich
the federation Might study. 1•le
also reported on the recent meet-
ing between the Federation's po-
litical action committee and Hu-
ron MP's and MLA's which, he
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EXETER, _ONTARIO, JANUARY 22, 1959
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OFA President Hails Plans
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Society Elects Officers
Over $1,000 In Prizes
Left Unclaimed At Fair
Exhibitors at Exeter Fair last
year failed to pick up over $1,000
in prizes offered by the agricul-
tural society, 11 was revealed at
the annual meeting Friday after-
noon.
Although over $4,000 in cash
is made available for competi-
tors, only $2,995 was claimed at
the annual exhibition.
It was just as well, however.
According to secretary -treasurer
Clark Fisher's financial report,
the society might have been
bankrupt if total prizemoney had
been claimed. Although receipts
totalled $8,800, net profit was cut
to $50,69 on the year's operation.
Cutting down on the number
of people who receive free ad-
mission to the fair was discussed
by the members as one solution
for improving the society's fin-
ancial position. Director A. G.
Hicks, who is in charge of the
gate crew, revealed that "far
too many" people gain free ad-
mission by coming in with ex-
hibitors and others who have
free passes.
Western Ontario supervisor,
Sid Harlow, SI. Marys, agreed
that this was one of the major
problems facing all fairs, in-
cluding the large ones. "You
have to cut down on those pas-
sess," he warned.
Mr. Harlow complimented the
society on having the best arena
displays in the district.
President Victor Jeffrey, who
was returned to office, said that
with the co-operation of town
and rural persons on the board
Exeter Fair "can top anything
in Ontario outside of the big
fairs." He urged a greater in-
terest in the society, particular-
ly in the planning of the fair at
the regular monthly meetings.
"The fair is important to the
community," he stated.
Growth of the junior section,
including public school and 4-H
competition, has contributed con-
siderably toward the success of
'the fair, the president stated.
The society was building up a
large reserve of exhibitors
through its annual school fair
which encourages children to
compete at an early age.
Garnet Hicks, reporting on the
school competition, regretted
that more interest was not
shown by Stephen children. He
said. efforts would be made this
coining year to encourage more
participation from this town-
ship.
Mrs, Rufus Nestle, one ,of the
lady directors, revealed that
competition in art was being
discouraged because of the wide
difference of opinion involved in
.judging, Exhibitors were encour-
aged to display their work to the
public. This 'will be tried at the
local fair next year.
Each of the directors gave a
report on the competition for
which he was responsible. . -
The financial statement re-
vealed prize money was paid out
as follows: horses, $1,151; cattle
$431; sheep, $258; swine, $199;
poultry, $72.15; grain and seeds,
felt, help to acquaint the repre-
sentatives with the farmers'
problems,
Other speakers included Arthur
Bolton, Huron ass't ag rep; Ross
Francis, CIA agent and Kenneth
Johns, medical co-op representa-
tive.
Harry Dougall presided for the
program and past president Ar-
nold Cann presented the slate of
officers.
The crowd — over 175 -- had
to be fed in two settings by the
ladies of the church,
$70.50; root and vegetables,
$42.50; fruit, $66.75; flowers,
$65.90; arts and crafts, $20;
junior fair, $329.20.
Bill McKenzie and Gerald Dea-
ring were returned as vice-pre-
sidents; Clark Fisher, who was
elected to his twentieth term,
announced he would resign next
year as secretary -treasurer.
Following directors and asso-
ciates were appointed:
Horses — Dalt 4Finkbeiner, H.
Beaver, G. K. Crocker, W. C.
Allison, Wihnore McBride, Al-
vin Passmore, Ron Swartz, Fred
Darling, Warren Sanders, Wil-
liam Coward and. Ed Brady.
Cattld — Harry 'Coates, Albert
Keys, William Ellerington, Whit-
ney Coates and Robert Cann.
Swine— Winston Shapton, Don
Easton, Harry Hern and Lloyd
Morgan.
Sheep — Gerald Dearing, Don
Dearing.
Poultry — Lloyd Cushman,
Warren Sanders, Ed Miller, Cla-
rence Knight and R. E. Pooley.
Flowers— Harold Jeffery,
Ralph Bailey, J. W. Herm.
Horticultural and commercial
features — William McKenzie
R. E, Pooley, Lloyd Reynolds,
Ted Jones and Harold hunter..
Grain and seeds — Robert Jef-
fery, Howard P y m, Harry
Strang.
Schools— Victor Jeffery, A.
G. Hicks, Carfrey Cann, John
Goran.
Entertainment — B. E. Pooley
Walter McBride, Fred Darling
and Gerald Godbolt.
Arena — A. J. Sweitzer, Har-
old Hunter, Harold Taylor.
4-H Clubs — Howard Pym,
Winston Shapton, Ross Marshall.
Grounds — B. W. Tuckey and
A. 0, Elliot.
Tickets and advertising — A.
G. Hicks, A. J. Sweitzer and
Don Southcott.
Horne Department — Mrs. R.
Kestle, Mrs. P. Dearing, Mrs,
William Stone, Mrs. H. Strang.
Domestic — Mrs. C. Brintnell,
Mrs. H. Penhale.
Arts and crafts — Mrs. Del-
mer Skinner, Mrs. Arthur Run-
dle.
Harry Strang was chairman
for the annual meeting.
"The crop insurance legisla-
tion and the extension of farm
credit to be dealt with by parlia-
ment in the coming year as sug-
gested by the speech from the
throne is wonderful news," said
Gordon Greer, of Ottawa, presi-
dent of the Ontario Federation
of Agriculture.
"These are problems on which
the Ontario and Canadian Fed-
erations have been trying to get
action for. years."
According to the throne speech,
the crop insurance program will
likely depend on the co-opera-
tion received from various prov-
inces.
rovinces. "This insurance will bene-
fit farmers who have specialized,
such as the Western Canada
grain producers and the tobacco,
fruit and vegetable, wheat, corn,
soyabean and other cash crop
producers of Ontario, if it is put
into effect," continued Mr. Greer.
"These farmers run a great risk
from hail and other damage to
their crops, and insurance would
give them a big lift."
Many farmers now insure their
crops on their own, but at con-
siderable cost. A government
program of assistance on in-
surance of this sort would re-
duce the farmer's costs and pro-
vide him with some deserved
protection, continued Mr. Greer.
The speech indicated that par-
liament will be asked to review ,
and revise farm credit legisla-
tion to make credit more ef-
fective for developing a sound
agriculture. In commenting on
this point, MIr.. Greer said that
federations have been seeking
sources of loans for co-operatives
and marketing boards for some
time.
"This might be the answer to
the farmer's current problem of
keeping vertical integration un-
der farm control. What is needed
is something like the Industrial
Development Bank, perhaps an
agricultural development bank if
youwant to call it that. Our co-
ops and boards need loans at
Forums Believe Co-ops
Best Integration Answer
The majority of members o£
farm forums discussing the topic
-"Who Will Hold the Reins?",
third and last in a series on Ver-
tical Integration, were of the
opinion that farm co-operatives
were the best means of coping
with vertical integration.
Avoid Integration
Members of Fairfield Forum,
meeting at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Murray Elliott, felt that by
producing high quality products
and avoiding contracts the in-
dividual farmer could help to
cope with vertical integration.
If a co-operative suceeds in
making its business pay divi-
dends thus satisfying its mem-
bers, it will gain more business
and more power. It will be able
to keep its independence and
the farmer will also be indepen-
dent of being totally integrated,
One group thought farmers
should band themselves into
powerful groups through co-ope-
rative organization of what they
cannot do alone.
"We do not plan to use verti-
cal integration if we can pos-
sibly help it" was the verdict
of the members.
.At the next meeting Arthur
Bolton, assistant ag rep will
speak on' vertical integration at
Account Books
Still Available
Farm account books are
going fast at The Times -
Advocate.
The books, prepared by the
economics department of the
Ontario Department of Agri -
Culture, are available with-
out charge. They can be se-
cured simply by dropping
into the office and asking for
them,
Records are provided for a
complete inventory of farm
produce and livestock, ac-
counts of receipts and ex-
penditures and many other
fortes for simplifying book-
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the home' of Mr. and Mrs, Gor-
don Wilson.
Beware Of Contracts
Parr Line Forum members,
at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. El-
don Jaxrott, felt that the indivi-
dual farmer will have to have
some competition among con-
tractors so that a producer would
get the best contract possible.
Marketing boards, such as the
hog organization, should prepare
contracts that would be suitable
to the producer and submit these
contracts to all contractors. The
farmer should maintain the right
to bargain through these media.
No fanner should sign any con-
tract unless it is approved by
the boards. Sugar beet contracts
are an example of bargaining by
the board and contractor.
Members stated that if verti-
cal integration is used in their
area it will have to be patterned
after the recommendations they
•
made in previous discussions.
In a period of euchre winners
were stlrs. Keith Love, Mrs.
Geiger, Howard Adkins and Ste-
wart Blackwell.
Monday night the meeting will
be held at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Ian McAllister.
Sell Products Drect
_Aaron Oestricher was chair-
man for the Unique forum at the
home. of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Schade.
Some members felt that as in-
dividuals very little could be
done to cope with vertical inte-
gration while others said the in-
dividual must dispose of his pro-
ducts directly to the consumer
and in order to do this he must
be efficient.
Through co-operatives pro-
ducts can be processed and sold
directly to the consumer.
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reasonable interest rates to waark
on behalf of agriculture. The
are now being hindered by lac".
of funds to expand and advance.
"We in the federation hope thin
credit extension move by the
government means that farm or-
ganizations and the individual
farmer will have a new source
of credit."
Back Drive,
HFA Urges
By J. I ARL HEMINGWAY
Huron FA Fieldman
The dates for the brucellosis
information meetings have been
announced by the county agri-
culture office. There either has
or will be an advertisement in
your local weekly stating the
tines and places of these meet-
ings. We hope you will make a
point of attending one.
Most of us remember the first
time our herds were tested for
TB and many farmers suffered
severe loss. I would like to point
out some of the differences in
the two situations.
First, a farmer can have a
herd infected with TB and not
notice any appreciable loss of
income. In case of brucellosis
there is a very definite loss of
income if the herd becomes in4
fected.
Second, if animals were con-
demned in the TB test a per-
centage went to the tank and
there was risk of serious finan-
ci.al loss. In the brucellosis test
the meat value is not lost thus
in the great majority of cases
the condemnation paid will more
than take care of any loss of in-
come suffered.
Third, in what little experience
I have had I would say that the
danger to human health from
undulant fever is much greater
than from TB contracted from
milk.
I do not wish to give you the
impression that this will be a
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