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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1959-04-23, Page 11JUNIOR FARMERS PRESENT VARIETY SHOW—Musical numbers, including songs by the group ,above, entertained over 100 people who attended the South Huron Junior Farmers' variety show Friday night in Exeter arena. Two sets of twins, the I3rocks.and the Fraynes, also rendered vocal numbers. Comedy in the show included a fashion show in which everything from baby doll pyjamas to fur coats were modelled by male members of the group. Watch quiet bull' Suggests to priority safety expert kitten", don't be fooled, says a if your bull is "gentle as ato OAC scholarships farm safety expert Tame bulls are often the ones that kill people, probably be- cause chances aren't taken with those that advertise themselves as dangerous. "A bullis never a safe ani- mal and even those that have been reared as pets occasional- ly will go berserk",says H.' E. Wright, farm safty specialist with the Ontario Department of Agriculture. If you do have to handle your bull, make it a two-man job, says Wright, One man Walks in front and holds a bull staff that has been. anapned'Anto a ring. The other man follows and car- ries one end of a rope that has been tied through the ring and led back between both the front and back legs. Each man is then able to protect the other in case the .to should attack. lf you can't get the help and mustslead the bull by yourself, do it with, a staff, not a rope. A charging bull can't be pushed back with a strap or rope. "It's best to keep your bull in a pen fitted with a gate open- ing into breeding chutes so he doesn't have to be .handled at all" adds •Wright. "Portable loading chutes can be pulled away for loading cattle and hogs when not in use at the bull pen, ' Agricultural representatives have plans for both portable andiixed loading racks.• Food expert - lauds turnips Miss Frances Hucks, director of nutrition, home economics service, Ontario Department of Agriculture, told the Ontario turnip committee recently, that turnips are one of the most • economical sources of vitamin C. Moreover, this fresh ,farm pro- duct is now available at every season of the year, she said. Prof. E. W. Franklin of OAC horticultural dep't, poihted.' out that fast freezing ot turnips pre- serves the vitamin C content, and this method of mechanizing is becoming popular, Turnips adapt themselves well to fast freezing and the "diced" method is the most acceptable method of preparing the product in convenient form for consum- ers. The committee requested that the Canada Del)/ of Agriculture undertake an extensive national turnip breeding program with the objective of developing more suitable strains of turnips for quick freezing and processing. Roylance Westcott, Exeter, one of the committee members, at- tended the meeting. ADVERSE EFFECT Urea sprays a p p11 ed after bloom on the Spy variety of ap- ples can have an adverse effect on the quality of fruit after storage, Top priority should be given to providing more scholarships at the Ontario Agricultural Col- lege, claims a spokesman for the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. R. H. 'Williams of Hamilton, chairman of the Chamber's Agri- cultural Committee, states that everyone is directly or indirect- ly interested in farming, and everyone wants to see a higher standard of living for our farm- ers. "Better education is the answer", he declares, "and On- tario's farm boys need more help in the way of scholarships and bursaries". These inducements, Mr. Wil- liams continues, should be of sufficient value to partly cover living expenses as well as tui- tion fees. "At present we need inore degree men in agriculture to re- turn to the land in the interests of more scientific farming, and to advise others on better farm- ing practice," he points out. "Our governments and industry require graduates just as badly. "Actually, so ma n y more people are involved in agricul- tural services today than 30 or 40 years ago (such as feed, fer- tilizer, chemical, farm. machine- ry, oil,packing and canning companies, etc.) that industfy's need is just as great as farmers' for trained men". in Mr, Williams' opinion, far too few students are enrolling in Canadian agricultural colleges to meet the country's requirements. During 1955-58 inclusive, there were fewer than 300 graduates per year in all Canada. A study of 300 farms in On- tario, made in 1956, leaves little doubt about the need for a higher level of agricultural edu- cation. Annual farm earnings were shown to be $1,313.00 per family. The low standard of living implied obviously cannot support a college education for its sons. • Mr. Williams notes, "When we consider that only 5% of the farmers in Canada made enough money in 1955 to pay income tax —then we realize that something is drastically wrong with this occupation. "Some agencies or industries should support prospective stu- dents in agriculture if farming and its associated industries and government departments are to be serviced by adequately train- ed agriculturists". At the Ontario Agricultural College, a students may attend four year courses leading to de - FOR A BETTER CROP PLANT CONOP SEED .mmemmeeem1111111111111111111111MIll Nitrogen starvation costs yai money! TOP DRESS WHEAT NOW WITH 411IW 1•11001101111910 NITROGEN'3'571 0,044:Atr.. 1,1 !!!! ! 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Urges caution over new seed A semi -tropical grass called Sorghum Almum is being pro- moted for seed in Ontario this spring. Think twice before you buy it, warns OAC forage ex- pert Dr. W. E. Tossell. "Because of its poor perform- ance in the northern part of the U.S., its possible danger as a pasture because of high prussic acid content, and lack of infor- mation on its performance in Ontario, it can't be recommend- ed," says Dr. Tossell. Second Section e exeferZimesaiSvocafe : EXETER, ONTARIO, APRIL 23, 1959 P.gs gaVel, Bony ,hairy legs new vogue in 'Hollywood.' :'fashion.s', IF style Production of turkeys...' hits 'staggering' peak Turkey eggs set in the first three months of this year point to a potential production in- crease of 10 million pounds of turkey meat over the same period one year ago. Canada Department of Agri- culture officials say that from the first of the year to March 21, egg settings totaled $,G million. Included in this figure are in- creases of 1.4 million — a 28 per cent rise — for mature weight turkeys, and 803,000 — or 72 per cent — for broiler weights. On the basis of a 50 percent hatch and a mortality rate of five per cent, production would run close to 10 million pounds more than for the first quarter last year. • • • The industry entered 1959 with a staggering 18 millionpounds in storage, compared with 12.5 million pounds the previous year, Marketings for the first quar- ter amounted to 1.3 million pounds, 78 per cent higher than for the same period in 1958 when the total was 4.1 million. Sale, of turkeys at Easter — heaviest in Canada's history — helped to ease the situation. Most of the light and medium weight birds were cleaned out, of storage during the phenome- nal holiday sales. But the heavy stocks and the upswing in inarketings have combined to sharply reduce prices. Officials say they have draiiiied an average of 10 cents a pound since the beginning of the year. Many turkey producers are viewing the production boom with alarm and are wondering where it is leading them. A normal population increase will talce are of about 2.5 mil- lion pounds, and better' mer- chandising pre ctices, a.nd yeararound marketing .will increase per capita censum,ption. Also spurring sales is . the comparatively new idea of half or quarter turkeys This fills the bill for the housewife who wants turkey — but not 20 pounds. of it at one time. The agriculture department and the Poultry Products insti- tute are co-operating to intro- duce this pew merchandising approach on a national scale. It has already became popular in Toronto and Montreal. While the increase so far this year has been startling, the pic- ture is far .from .complete. Last year' 2,1 million poults were produced during the first three months and 5.4 million. in the second quarter. The balance lighter, ontract marketing of eggs yupear withs 4 m totaluc11 of 9,2 million. inevitable, says professor "Contract marketing of qual- ity -controlled eggs is inevitable and a good thing," claimed Pro- fessor A. Ross Cavers, in an address to egg producers at the annual convention of the Ontario Poultry Producers Assoication in Toronto. Professor Cavers, head of the poultry husbandry department, Ontario Agricultural College, and a well-known expert on poultry, discussed vertical integration, or contract production, as it affected poultry producers in the province. He indicated that contract marketingof quality eggs was growing in popularity and im- portance in Canada, partly due to Canada's successful egg grad- ing system. Ile told the egg pro- ducers that "contraet production without quality control is not likely to succeed as a permanent program," and stressed that this would mean larger flocks for egg producers. "Contractors will need to pick up eggs three times per week and will want ten 30 -dozen cases or more per stop if they can get them; this means 1,200 hens or more." This figure is about three times the size of the average egg producing flock in Ontario at the current time. Among the many marketing problems that face egg produc- What had happened was that independent contractors had bought up the excess chicks which were left in supply by the processors and had filled empty broiler houses .of broiler pro- ducers. This simply meant that production was relatively un- changed, even though the. or- ganized processors had made a determined effort. Generally, Professor Cavers indicated that producers of both eggs and broilers look for inle- gration and. like it, even though many farmers claim it has harmful effects on the farmer and his industry. But he empha- sized that unless integration's first principle, production of a given quality for a given market outlet, was followed, it would not be successful for any one Segment of the industry. Tom Robson; egg producer from Leamington, and president of the poultry association, point- ed out to members the need for the -organization to .make a fresh ers in Ontario, imported eggs present the greatest single head- ache. In dealing with this point, Professor Cavers stressed that "Ontario egg producers' best de- fence against imported eggs is quality control of the eggs pro- duced here in Ontario." Professor Cavers also (Us - Cussed the extent of integration in the broiler industry and indi- cated that it had lead to over- production. The processor, who is the usual contractor or inte- grator in Ontario's broiler Ride -- try, holds the future of the hatcherymen, the feed people and the grower in his control, because as integrator he agrees on prices with retailers. This forces him to be more respons- ible and more careful about the volume of broilers be contracts for. And when the members of the Ontario Poultry Processors Asso- ciation had tried to cut back on production last year, they were unsuccessful. "The outstanding failure (of ' the processors) to control chicken broiler produc-. tion within reasonable limits during the last half of 1958 was a matter of great disappointment to all concerned, including the processors," stated Professor Cavers. LATEST! NEW INTERNATIONAL •B-275 DIESEL .., ,:' .• V.‘,IN ...\,:::•,..'::A,..‘i.. a.0%.., 1.-..: Mtie:$.:imfti,:iggili:iii:i:iiii:i:im:ii:,,... The new B.275 Diesel is packed with practical aids to better farming; including constant -running 'live' power take -Off and A forward speeds. A more powerful running -mate for the famous international B-250. Chlinces are it's the very tractor you've been waiting for. Let's demonstrate the B-275. 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' ,ernwd, :and the commentator, in A gruesome radio .commerml, "stitches," ranked as one of the advertising '"CaSeY'S. Cosy Cof= highlights of South Huron Junior fins," was presented IV the staff Farmers' variety show in. Exeter .of radio station "Boci,i itioi: Arena Friday night. included Bob Down, Hugh and About 100 witnessed the. .color; Allan Rundle, Murray.:NNW*, Itti program which featured and Ray Cann. 11111S1e, tap dancing, baton twirl- ing and comedy. Mrs. Murray Dawson, who described the unusual fashions, Skinner, Ray Miller was the Plan' trying to keep "Alvin" luidee, had trouble keeping a straight control, face as she introduced Marilyn Nine girls danced in the kick Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, Jayne line. They included the Frayne Mansfield and many other cele. twins, Kathryn Hicks, Barbara. brated movie stars in costumes Morley, Carol Westcott, Margaret Chewing chipmunks pantomimi ing the 'Chipmunk Sullic," :were Fred Miller, Keith Bragg and Ed .ranging from baby doll pyjamas to evening gowns. Most of the models boasted the traditional "well-rounded" figures but bony knees and hairy legs appear to be a new vogue among the celebrity set. One of the costumes displayed by the 12 boys was an authentic „Mexican' outfit worn by Allan Rundle, one of several who took a trip south this winter. The program also featured two sets of singing twins. Doris and Doreen Brock opened the show with an introductory number and performed again later in the program. The other musical twins, Marlene and Darlene Frayne, sang a number of west- ern favorites. Barry Jeffrey, South Huron president, emceecl the show which opened and closed with songs by the entire club, Other vocal numbers were presented by Marilyn and Kathryn Hicks. Rosemary Smith rendered sev- eral tap dancing numbers and joined with Barbara Morley in a baton twirling number. Instrumental numbers included accordion solos by Alma Hern and Margaret Brock; duets of old time music by Raymond Cann and Bill Dougall, Wayne and Ross Rowe. Marilyn Marshall and Doreen • Hirtzel, Barbara Moore, Marilyn Morgan and Joan Westcott. In the skit, "School Days," in which Marilyn Marshall assumed a natural role as the teacher, the students came to her rescue in the end after giving her a harassing time. The pupils in eluded Ed Hern, Jim Dougalli Laverne Hamilton, Bob Down, Keith Bragg, Allan Rundle, the Frayne twins, Helen FraYne, Hugh Rundle, Doreen Brock, Margaret Hirtzel, Marilyn Moe= gan and Carol Westcott. Models in the fashion shove were Hugh Rundle, Jim Dougall, Ed Hern, Ray Cann, Murray Dawson, Floyd Cooper, Fred Miller, Keith Bragg, Ed Skinner, Laverne Hamilton and Bob! Downs. Accompanists were Agnes Bray and Margaret Brock. The "Kool Quins" played for the dance which followed the program. CONTROL. CODLING MOTH Two new insecticides, Diazin• on and Sevin, have shown some promise in codling moth control experiments at Summerland Re gional Research Station in Brit= ish Columbia over the past two years. Sevin proved .most effect- ive. • (.0eAt. 1004(S 111 1..10THING LETS 4 ,ONE DOWN SO MUCH L. AS HIS BUDGET GOItstG UP Growers Wanted for REG. SEED BARLEY REG. SEED OATS MALTING BARLEY FEED OATS Seed and Fertilizer Supplied Gro -Gold Fertilizer IS REALLY MOVING THIS SPRING Why? Because it's good, and we can give you . good service. ORDER YOURS NOW 3 3 1 1 1 Just About Sold Out! Yes, our stock of seed grain is low. Our best seed will go to those who order first. ORDER YOUR RE- 1 QUIREMENTS QUICK. If we haven't got it, we'll try to get it for you. THANKS A LOT for your it patronage. • .4 Grass Seed'33 available at good prices. ONT. GROWN ALFALFA NO. 1 SEED $25.50 ELNAR BRAND ALFALFA NO. 1 SEED $29.00 ONT. GROWN RED CLOVER NO. 1 SEED $28.50 ONT. GROWN TIMOTHY NO. 1 SEED ....... .„. $11.00 • All other grass seeds available at good prices, Let us help you, Weeds Cost Ont. Farmers About 40 Million Dollars Per Year! 5 1 Most farmers realize the profits they save by using weed killers. Some don't. This year see us for 3 CHIPMAN WEED SPRAYS and BRUSH KILLERS. It will pay you to spend a few cents per acre and 1. save dollars in your crops and pastures. METAL MINERAL BOX WITH LID FOR OUTSIDE FEEDING ... .. $5.95 I METAL HOG TROUGH rit,..162.4.014 $430 METAL CREEP FEEDER FOR PIGS . . .. . $4.45 I POULTRY WATERERS TUBE FEEDERS AUTOMATIC WATER BOWLS PIG FEEDERS i 414:11 117 • GRAIN -FEED -SEED 73t, —WHAIPJ CORNERS 10..,..KIRYTON V,RIr.