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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. 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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 Mickl�'s WeeklyMarkets Beads .................... $6.50 per cwt, (plus trucking) Wheat .......... ... ... . .......... $1.40 Oafs .51 bu. Mixed Grain 570 Feed d 'y' 106 bu, Malt, Barley a rley .96 bu. Prices Subject To Change 1 L Mickle & sou Ltd, PHONE 103 HENSALL Fbst, Courteous Service Storage Facilities iwwedr�wi�sw.w�r!'stl.,Mil��iiriir Second Section heserdetZinesakivocate EXETER, _ONTARIO, JANUARY 22, 1959 I�one .Pilloo: OFA President Hails Plans For Crop Insurance ,Credit Farm N ---_sof SWUM /WJQQN and NORT/i M/DOLESEX �' �'I� .ter 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- keeping. Be Sure to Visit CANADA. FARM & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT SHOW January 28.29.30.31, 1959 (10 am, to 6 p.m: daily) Industry Bldg„ C.N.E., . Toronto E$U P1ON' & PRODUDTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD t 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. Next week on Monday eve- PHONE 32 —Please Turn To Page 10 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. 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