Loading...
The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1961-12-14, Page 11„entNeeeeeef,.,,,,enialifee L,;e-TER LEGION PIPE BAND — Exeter Legion's pipe band, which has made quite a name for itself through- out the distriOt, poses here for an official photograph. Front row, from left, are Pipe Major Fred Simmons, John Brown, Keith Brirrtnell, Al Smith, Bill Smith, set', geant drummer; John Laurin, Harold Schroeder, Drum Major Max Harness; back row Murray Brintnell, "Butch.” Fink, Eric Heywood, Roy Brock, aim Pinder, Jake 11/larks, Gordon McTavish, Glenn Fisher, Robert Sanders, sergeant piper, and Gerald Wurm. —Jack Doerr Kippen man heads club Jack Peck, Kippen, was elect- ed president of the Perth - Huron Shorthorn Club at its annual meeting and banquet last week at Egniondville Unit- ed Church. Mr, Peck succeeds Roy Neth- ercott, St, Marys, named as honorary president of the as- sociation. About 125 persons including many 4-H representatives, at- tended the event. Others who will serve on next year's executive are: vice- nresidents Fergus Lannin, of Dublin, and Howard Culvert, of Dungannon; secretary -trea- surer, D. H. Miles, of Clinton; assistant secretary, W. N. Ash- ton, Stratford, Named directors Huron County directors of the association n a in e d recently were: Charles Bowman, Blue - vale; Thomas Webster, RR 2 Auburn; Anson McKinley, Zur- ich; William Turnbull, RR. 2 Brussels; James Smith, RR 2 r russets; Edgar Wightm an, Belgrave, Perth County directors in- clude: Arthur Bald, Sebring - vine; Clarence Switzer, RR 1 St, Marys; Lincoln White, RR ' ti St. Marys; Thomas Mulhol- land, RR ,3 Mitchell; James O'Shea, Granton, and John Bunnell, St. Marys. i Redford W. Gardhouse, Mil- • ton, a Shorthorn breeder and international show judge, showed slides of a recent trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina, in elustrating judging of a Short- horn competition. - ; Fieldman comments Agree overall plan needed to sell milk By J. CARL HEMINGWAY Federation Fieldman (These are excerpts taken from the weekly reports of Hon. W. A. Stewart, Middlesex North MLA and Ontario Minister of Agriculture.) On Monday evening a meet. ing of the Huron County Dairy Co-Ordinating Boards was held in the federation office. It took the form of a farm forum dis- cussion. Unfortunately L h e weather was bad for driving and the attendance was small but the group did arrive at some recommendations. All agreed that an overall marketing plan for milk was necessary, To deal with the quota prob- lem it was agreed that present production should be frozen. Since there is a fairly .rapid change in farms it was felt that over -production could soon be overcome if production quotas were not saleable or transfer- able, A new producer would have to apply for a production quota and then wait his turn before he could become a ship- per. In controlling surplus a very small minority suggested an equalization deduction for the purpose of subsidizing surplus into export but the majority felt that production quotas would take care of the prob- lem. Horticultural society elects 1962 officers By MISS JEAN COPELAND The annual meeting of Kirk - ton Horticultural Society was held in' Aberdeen Hall, Kirkton, on Tuesday evening, Decem- ber 5, with a good crowd in attendance. Each member pre- sent received hall a dozen gladioli bulbs as a gift. A variety program was much enjoyed. Taking part were: solos by Terri Lou Paul. and Mrs. Lloyd Cowdrey; piano duet by the Christie sisters; vocal duet by Mrs. Fred Johns and Mrs. Cecil Burrell. 0. The special features of the evening were the demonstra- tions by Mrs. Logan,district director of the society, and l'. Mrs. Matson of Woodstock. • They demonstrated in eking •Christmas decorations which were elaborate yet simply , I made. During the evening several ;•.1 Christmas carols were sung. Lunch was served and a social . I time spent together. The door prizes which were , ,deflated by Mr. G. W. Winter If• of London, past district presi- 1 41•‘ dent, were won by Mrs. Jeffer• son, Mrs. Archie Levy, Miss '' Rhea Mills, Mrs. Emerson • 1Paton, Mrs. John Coward, Mrs, •eCharles Paul, Mrs. John Bar- rett, Mrs, Otmand MacDoug- elald, Mrs. Harold Hern, Mrs. Clarence Schrader'Miss •Judy ,ill I a cDoti geld and Mrs. Burton Morgari, Officers for 1962 ate: presi- dent, Mrs, Jim MacDotigald; 'ieisistants, Mre. Ross Marshall, `Mrs. John Barnett; secretary- , treasurer, Mrs, Eric Hum- ' rnreys; assistant, 1V4rs. Jini Willis. Directors for twe years, Mre, Calvin Christie, Mrs. Alden • Williams, Mrs, Jack Horn, Mrs. Ilussell Morrison and Mrs. Ebel' Bayne, Dieectete for rine year, Miss Jean Copeland, Mrs. Fred Swit. zer, Mrs. Clarence Schrader, Mrs. Norman Brock and Mrs, Elson Lynn. Honor couple wed 55 years By MRS. HAROLD DAVIS Mr. and Mrs. Clark Switzer of Mitchell celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on December 12 with a family ga- thering at Russeldale Hall wall 30 'present. Mrs. Switzer was the former Sarah Sutherland, daughter of John Sutherland and his wife Jane 'Currie, Mr. Switzer was a son of Cornelius Switzer and his wife Mary Bentley. Mr. and Mrs. Switzer were married Dec. 12 at Thames Road Manse by Dr. Colin Fletcher, It was a bright sun- shiny day with lots of snow. They started farming in Us - borne Township and three and a half years later moved to the Sutherland farm ort the town - line where they resided until twelve years ago when they moved to Mitchell. They have a daughter, Mts. Frank Baled of Mitchell, an- other daughter, Mrs, John Haines died in June 1947, They also have three grandchildren Mr. John Harper, RR 1 Mitch. ell, Mrs. Ken Ahrens and Mr. Jim Patton of Mitchell, also nine great grandchildren, Mrs. Switzer's hobby is mak- ing quilts while Mr, Switzeris a great gardener mid a handy - Man at fixing childree's toys etc. Guests were present from Mitchell Teeswater, St. Marys, Tavistock, Stratford, Avonton and Kirkton. Mr, and Mrs. Switzer were presented With gifts. Mrs. Nel- 111101101$101111,iilittlililtif 11111111 ,,,,, ,,,•, 1011, 1 1111 I if I 11111114i ill I II If illy I I i11110 Plant "PRIDE" HYBRID. • SEED CORN For Maximum tonnage combined with top Quality Ensit. n9ge. We shell be pleased to help yeti pick the proper f..'eariety for your' needs. Do not delay! See us today! CLAYTON I. ABBOTT Authorized Dealer E. A. GAGNON, Salesman 2114638 227.479 Discuss egg marketing At the meeting of Ontario Poultry Producers there was considerable discussion, rather heated at times, as to the meth- od of marketing eggs, A small group seemed quite determined to prevent the introduction of a producer marketing agency for eggs. However, when one of the Ontario directors suggested that if the producers present were satisfied with present egg marketing we might as well all go home and forget about selling our product. If we were not satisfied then we should take the necessary steps to formulate a plan, As a rest& a motion was passed instructing the commit- tee to draw up 5 petition, to be circulated immediately, re- questing that the Farm Prod- ucts Marketing Board draft an egg marketing plan on which a vote will be taken as soon as possible, Outline machinery act At the meeting of the OFA members on Dec. 8, Farmers' Allied Meat Enterprises be- came a member of the OFA and an invitation was extended to "Fame" to present an out- Iine of their program to the next members' meeting in or- der that informed support can be givenntothis:important pro- ject. Explanation of the steps tak- en to implement the resolution of.tbe OFA for a farm machin- ery act in Ontario was given. The following suggestions were presented to the agricultural committee of the gov't by the OFA with the support of the Ontario Farmers' Union. 1, To provide availability of repairs and service to. purchas- ers of farmachinery, 2. To provide for the control and sale of 'farm machinery and parts in Ontario. 3. To provide for the testing of farm machinery sold in On- tario. 4. To provide for the publish- ing of test reports, particularly on machines of the future. 5. To provide for an inspec- tion service under a farm raa- chinery board. If you plan to file your in- come tax on a cash basis this year, now's the time to think about what effect paying those bills, or holding off till Janu- ary, will have on your returns, says Ontario Department of Ag- riculture economists. If you think your 1961 income will be low, ,it enay be to your advan- tage to hold off paying some bills until next year. lie Bannerman, an only sister, was unable to be present, Mrs. Mime Switzer, sister in was present. Don't like quota idea Farm :Forum members in this district do not favor the idea of quota marketing as a planned program to bring pro- duction nearly equal to de- mand, Fairfield Forum members listed the production in this area as general mixed farm- ing specializing in cash crops such as sugar beets, beans, turnips, canning crops, corn, wheat, oats, clover seed, hogs, cattle, milk and eggs. Concerning the effects of quotas on the production and marketing of these commodi- ties members were not in favor, for as one person remarked: "There has to be a little gamble in farming." At the same time they agreed prices wtioonu.ld be better for stabilize - The group met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell King with 27 present. The next meet- ing will be the Christmas party at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Murray Elliott. $ocon4 Section e enfor'Zitnes-A6vocafe EXETER, ONTARIO, DECEMBER 14, 1961 Page EIeven Huron "last farm.. county if city sprawl continues Se e hog price rise, 'beef „about the same The Ontario- Department of Agriculture has prepared the fail issue of "Ontario Farm Businesa". Following, is some of the outlook information con- tained in this publication; prospects combined with a heavy replacement hatch, in the last half of 1961, signal a weaker price trend. BUTTER Consumption continues to fall and production and stocks to BgEF rise. Price depends entirely The number of beef cows, upon supports, which continue heifers, and steers in Canada at 64 cents until April 1962. was up 8" last June over a year earlier, but the large ex- CONCENTRATED MILK port of feeder cattle in late Stocks of skim milk powder summer and this fall will tend are rising and are almost as to offset the bleier numbers to high as two years ago. Prices some extent. Look for prices in are low and consumption is 1962 about the same as in 1961. rising rapidly. Evaporated milk The spread between top quality production and stocks are up, and common cattle is likely to while consumption is down be large in the first half of slightly. Price prospects are 1962. American prices in 3962 only fair with current: prices are expected to be about the likely to hold until spring - same as in 1961. CHEESE HOGS :Present prospects are for an increase of 12e; in Canadian marketings in the first quarter of 1962 and a price of $24 to $25, Later in the year the in- crease in marketing will be small—perhaps 4%—and prices are likely to- be in the $25 to $27 range. POULTRY Broiler marketings will con- tinue heavy until early Decem- ber. Ontario placements in- dicate a worthwhile cutback for the Christmas season when heavy poultry predominates. Canada's record turkey crop is moving well, with prospect of steady prices through the sea- son. The market for eggs has been relatively stable during the past 18 months, but limited Stocks are up 12te but price of grass -milk cheese is about 34 cents per pound. Price of fodder.milk (winter) cheese is likely to be at the floor price of 32 cents. FEED Ontario supplies are larger than usual, especially of for- age. However, there will be a shortage of both oats and bar- ley in Canada and prices will remain high until the 1962 crop is harvested, Now's the time to start think- ing about your fertilizer needs for next year, says Torn Lane, OAC soils specialist. Discount, prices offered early in the new year can save you $5,00 to $8.00 per ton, OFA requests study of national marketing The 29 -member board of gov. ernors of the Ontario Federa. ton of 'Agrieultnie-nreite-fated its request for a provincial farm machinery act when it met tlie cabinet of Premier John Roberts, QC, recently. The OFA,both in a previous meeting with Hon. Wm, A. Stewart, minister of agricul- ture, and in a session last week with the agricultural commit- tee of the legislature, had placed its views on a farm machinery act squarely before the government and members of other pOlitical parties. The OFA wants an act which would provide for availability of repair parts and service, control and sale of farth ma- chinery and parts in Ontario, the testing of farm machinery offered for sale in Ontario and the publication of test results, and an inspection service to carry out the intent of such an act. The OFA is also calling for a board to be set up which would administer the act In eeneral, the OFA brief voiced6 many of the requests which came out of resolutions passed at the 25tb annual con- vention on November 6, 7 and 8. Perhaps more than any previous brief to cabinet, this one ,asked for continued study into farm problems. It referred to past requests for more research by the On- tario Agricultural College in farm management and in mar- keting. The question of national marketing boards, their feasi- bility and the manner of their Pkgreds00;MigAi sqt<ki mtivAterrioivo's Witigto:WsOesigtidiAtt il+1 Old 4tiV,Ni- ,v, • A.*•,,k,m5vkA '" Christmas Turkeys Ducks and Geese Exeter Frozen Foods PHONE 70 C. M, Hall development, and the legal and economic complexities are not well understood said the OFA, They need more study and the OFA would like the research facilities of the Ontario Gov- ernment to assist with the study. The brief referred to the ad- justment which farmers must be prepared to make as con- ditions change, and voiced the OFA interest in the federal program for rural re -develop- ment. The OFA requested full provincial government partici- pation in any such re -develop- ment program. The presentation to cabinet also asked the Ontario Govern- ment to do all in its power to further development of an in- ternational food distribution program. It requested that the department- of agriculture de- velop an active information program on the public stock- yards at Toronto, and asked that a standard basis of settle- ment be established for beef cattle on the rail, so as to re- move grade and price report- ing discrepancies among pack- ing plants. OFA governors expressed their appreciation of the gov- ernment for the establishing of a co-operatives branch in the department, It was suggested that an important task of the new branch would be to for. mutate a clear set of require. meats to be met by business organizations seeking provin- cial charter as co-operatives in order to qualify as co-oper- atives and to use the name ca - operative. The OFA would also like to see more encourage- ment given to farm people by the government to use volun- tary co-operatives. The secondary school educa- tion changes suggested earlier in the year and explained by A. H. McKague, assistant su- perintendent of secondary schools, at the OFA annual convention, were mentioned in the brief. The OFA compli- mented the new approach "to bring education at secondary school level more in line with the needs of an industrial so- ciety. It is desired that sec- ondary schools serving rural areas be given equal oppor- tunity to offer amended and en- riched curricula along lines of- fered by larger urban schools." The OFA expressed apprecia- tion for government assistance to Ontario Farm Forum, On- tario Folk School Council, Rural Leadership Forum, 4 -II and Junior Farmer organiza- tions and others. Similar ap- preciation was given for the farm management advice pro- vided by government extension livaarriokers to the' farmers in On - The Christmas seal has be- come an aenual institution and offers at the Christmas season an opportunity for rich and poor alike to help in the fight against an ancient enemy — Tuberculosis. Shop Co -o Steel Roofing CO-OP STEEL ROOFING NOW AVAILABLE * New improved design * 14% improved load strength For Home, Industry, Farm or Cottage Standard or Custom Lengths Available Priced to Sell WE SHIP HOGS TUESDAYS CATTLE wEDNE3DAYs EXETER DISTRICT MAIN ST, Phone• .281 Collett' k(40i49114.0046. igtiV*4016101•06100Kit#444;444ii 41' V1410,14.4% .0ittotitironotobnittomiumiormittroi▪ mittrontotommuftroinvimmiimmuifintrinfirimintwo Fertilizer WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR 1962 FERTILIZER Extra Discounts for December Delivery Lice Check your cattle now for lice. Use ROTENONE or LINDANE LOUSE KILL now available at your local Co-op Beside CNR Station By the year 2.000, Huron may ban monster will reach from be the last major food-produe- Toronto to Windsor with tell- ing county in Ontario, Dr. ecles reaching out 30 to 40 Ralph R. Krueger suggested miles on each side, land and meetings of Hay and Stanley ruining far more than it useS. Federations of Agriculture. Situation serious Dr. Krueger, bead of the geo- The situation is serious" be graphy depl at Waterloo UM- said, "Ontario now has only versify College and a former two acres of prime Agricultural Zurich boy, said sprawling ire land per person and the United dustrial growth was threatening States says 21/2 acres are re - the agriculture industry. guired," He reported it was apparent ()Mario imports more food at the recent "Resources for than it exports. Minus wheat, Tomorrow" conference in Mon- it would import almost twice as treat, that Canada does not much as it exports, If the west - have unlimited resources. ern drought continues, Canada Only 3e; of the country is wit- will be unable te fill her wheat able for agriculture and the ei- commitments. ties are over -running the best There are no new Agricultural of this land. By 2,000 A.D. agri- frontiers to open in Canada, he culture will he insignificant in pointed out, the Northland is the Fraser Valley, the St, Law- marginal land with two crop rence Valley and Southern Onta- losses out of every five years. rio. Galloping urban growth "We do not need to limit ur- may leave Huron as the last ban growth to prevent cities major agricultural county in the from sprawling all over the province. countryside," said Dr. Krueger. 11 unchecked, Dr. Krueger "City people must learn to stated, the backbone of this ur. —Please turn to page 32 White gift service at Thames Road By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE THAMES ROAD On Sunday morning a com- bined service was held in the auditorium a the church with Mr. Victor Jeffery, superin- tendent of the Sunday School in charge of the service as- sisted by Rev. Hugh Wilson. The church was suitably dec- orated and a member from each Sunday School class put an envelope of money in the manger. Mr. Ross Rowe read the Scripture lesson. The choir rendered an anthem. Mrs. Floyd Stewart told the story of "The Misting But- tons". Rev. Hugh Wilson spoke a few words. The Sunday School Christmas concert is being held Friday evening, Dec. 15, WA and WMS meeting The Christm as meeting of the WA and WMS was held in the church basement on Wed- nesday afternoon with Mrs. William Cann and Mrs. Wil- liam Roweliffe as hostesses. The theme was "On Earth Peace Good Will Toward Men". The worship service was taken by the WMS president, Mrs. William Rohde assisted by Mrs, Lloyd "Knight and Mrs. Victor Jeffery. ,Mrs. H. C. Wilson gave an interesting topic on "Let's keep Christmas" and also gave a Christian stewardship reading, Mrs, Reg Hodgert and Mrs, William Cann led in some Christmas carol singing. Mrs. Reg Hodgert was in charge of the WA business, Personal items Mr. and Mrs, Sandy Elliot of Exeter attended Thames Road church on Sunday and were guests with Mr. and Mrs. William Snow and Mrs. Jennie Moore. Mr, and Mrs, Lloyd Cowdrey were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Knight and Linda. Mies Jean Ferguson, of Scar- borough, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cann. A large crowd from this community attended the recep- tion and dance for Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cann in Hensall Arena on Friday evening. They were presented with a purse ,of money, Mr. and Mrs. Foster Bray of Toronto attended the funeral of the former's sister, Mrs. Stella Martin, at the Hopper - Hockey Funeral Home, Exe- ter, on Tuesday of last week and later called on Mr. and Mrs, John Bray, , Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bray entertained Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Elford, Ava and Michael of Elimville, Mr. and. Mrs. Wil- liam Elford, Ronald and Doris on Saturday evening, the occa- sion being Mrs. William. En ford's birthday which was Dec. 7. The Baby Band party will be held in the church basement on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 14. ,0111)..11.11.1.11,1111111 ,,,,, 11111 el I III t. ml I 1•11.1ii mm1111111111 lllllllllll is,. lllll „. llll lllllllllllllll Purina Hog Chow THE BEST AND MOST IMPORTANT PART OF EVERY MAWS EDLICATIOW ITHAT GIvES 1-11MGELP' DOES NOT COST MORE BUT DOES MAKE MORE Save $5 Ton in your bags I Cost per bag $6,10 Less I3ag .25 Cash Disc. .10 ' YOUR COST ., $5,75 Purina Starters Are A Must FOR BST RESULTS AND BIGGER PROFITS PIG STARTENA lllllllll lllllllll „,.. $5.65 SPECIAL PIG STARTENA 6.10 BABY PIG CHOW, 50 lbs. .......... ..... ,........— 3,95 i MILK REPLACER, 25 lbs. ..... „... .. ... ..... 4,90 CALF STARTENA ... . .... ..... . 6.00 1. CHICK STARTENA ... 5.25 Plan for more profits at starting time. Protect your investment by giving your poultry and live stock a safe start, a better start with PURINA STARTERS. Hog Equipment For Sale Heat Lamps Pig Brooder McKee Bowl, 5 , McKee Bowl, D $ .85 Hog Trough, S : $ 3,50 3,75 Hog Trough, M .... 4,50 •. 9,95 Hog Trough, L 5.00 • 12,95 Nelson Bowl 40.00 ROUND FEEDER, HEAVY DUTY, WITH NYLON BEARING • $46.00 SQUARE FOUR.HOLE METAL FEEDER 85,00 Essential Minerals For Hogs 100 Lbs. — $3.70 25 Lbs. — $1.00i We Wester° bur Success .by Your Safisfaction • FEED *SEED • E t R gowit 135 —MIAIVOCORNM 1':4tow—KiRiatti 3601