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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-09-21, Page 13ATTENTION FARMERS! Wanted: Seed & Feed Oats Garry, Rodney and Russells Seed or Feed Barley Herta, Keystone and York. Please bring sample of oats or barley with you. Now Available Seed wheat contracts, Talbot or Genessee, whichever your prefer. Highest Prices Paid For White Beans For Fast Service and Quality Grain Contact W.G. THOMPSON & SONS LTD. HENSALL 262-2527 MacNaughton wants lid put on taxes was required, along with greater consultation among governments to determine the best use of public funds, on the basis of a sensible level of total taxation. He listed some of the plat- forms being advocated by the leaders of other political parties in Ontario, and said the tax in- creases required to meet the promises of the opposition part- ies would have to virtually double the levels he mentioned. "In the heat of this election, during which you undoubtedly will hear appeals to support more programs and new services, my message is simply this; progress has a price tag. I suggest to you that we can spend our way out of prosperity, if we are not careful," he advised. to feel conceited or complacent," "We walk into this election campaign with our heads high. Our party is not on trial — it is the spectators on the ePP0Sltion side who are on trial for their blindness to the progress and development of this Province," he added. "We are on the high road of progress while the opposition is on the highway of despair and we enter this campaign polite, proud and positive," he concluded. Other speakers at the meeting included Clinton Mayor Don Sym- onds, Huron MP Robert McKinley/ and William Jarvis, president of the Western Ontario PC Associa- tion. Of a progressive society. What can be more exciting for any youthful Canadian?" he ques- tioned. He suggested there were few jurisdictions in the -world's his- tory which had achieved so much of progress in so short a period of time, but pointed out the gov- ernment has no intention of pat- ting itself on the back. "It is obvious that growth and development creates problems — it doesn't solve them. We can- not stand still — we must continue to advance," he said. He said the unfinished tasks and the unsolved problems are so formidable that "there is no justification whatsoever for us the party, referring to it as a ,opeoplePs party" --a party which is not tied to any special interest or region, and includes those from all walks of life, all parts of the Province, all age groups, and all interests, Mr, Welch said it was theparty of Canadian independence, na- tional unity, national development and social progress. "Indeed the battle cry for this campaign might well be our pledge to keep Ontario Progressive and keep Canada united." The St. Catharines lawyer em- phasized that the party has a tremendous amount to offer to satisfy the political interest of young people everywhere. "This party stands for freedom and enterprise — the Hall Marks Times-Advocate, September 21, 1967 Page 13 Area residents attend nomination Over 250 persons attended the Progressive Conservative nomination in Clinton, Friday, when the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton was picked as the party's choice. He's shown here chatting with some area residents following the nomination. From the left: Mr. and Mrs. Murray Moore, Exeter; Mrs. Lorne Kleinstiver, Dashwood; Mrs. Doug Hughson, Exeter. T-A photo PC farm policy bankrupt — Continued from front page would set up a Prices Review board, to review price increases. "People are not impressed by the Tories' refusal to admit that action to hold the line on living costs is a proper duty of a democratic government," he stated. He said such a prices review board would let the people have the full facts behind price in- creases. When asked if a review board might be considered to look into labor demands, he said the de- mands of labor are already ex- posed to the public. Mr. MacDonald didn't indicate whether a NDP government would take steps to control prices or just review them. CUTTING COS TS Mr. MacNaughton then went on to explain another area where progress was being made by the Robarts government — in cutting government administration costs. He said Treasury Board, which he chairs, has introduced a more intense form of program budget- ing that will enable all depart- ments and their division to con- centrate more effectively on ec- onomy and efficiency. During the past five years, he reported, Treasury Board has been concentrating on such meas- ures as cost control, standardiz- ation of administrative practices, prevention of overlapping ser- vices and activities, control over staff growth and co-ordination and orderly development of gov- ernment accommodation. He listed some examples of the program and reported it was bringing about a saving of over $20 million a year. "Sometimes I wish the ac- tivities of our Treasury Board were not kept so secret, because I don't think the public is gen- erally aware of our intensive efforts to get the best value for their tax dollars," he said. In concluding his address, Mr. MacNaughton pointed out "the promises of today are the taxes of tomorrow" and quoted a found- er of the Progressive Party as follows: 'True progress can come only as the result of thoughtful, continuous, co-operative effort. This progress will be necessarily slow, but it must be continuous. Nothing can hinder it more than the mistakes of thoughtless im- patience'. "That sums up the position of the Robarts Government and the Progressive Conservative party in Ontario," Mr. MacNaughton stated. "Our continuing objective is true progress." --Continued from front page He said the government has already given immediate action to the Smith report proposal for a basic shelter exemption grant which incorporates direct reduc- tion of property tax for both home owners, tenants, farmers and particularly for low-income families who deserve the most help, The government has also decided to assume the total costs of administration of justice. "These measures were pos- sible because we had been giving both areas serious considera- tion well in advance of the pub- lication of the report,"Mr. Mac- Naughton said, and added that these significant forms of prop- erty tax reduction will be financ- ed without any increase in per- sonal income or sales taxes. They will be paid for primarily by revenue gains from the Prov- I n c e' s continuing economic growth and savings from the gov- ernment's intensified efforts to- ward economy and efficiency in its existing operations. "Further increased aid to municipalities, and in turn to the property owner, will be dependent partially upon the provision of further tax room from federal sources of revenue," the Huron MPP explained. He said if federal money was not made available, Ontario could raise the needed funds to reduce property taxes by the following proposals; — Broadening the base of re- tail sales tax to include many other services which are not tax- able now. — Raising the level of the sales tax from five to six percent. Imposing eight percentage points on top of the present per- sonal income tax. —Raising the gasoline tax from 16 to 17 cents per gallon. Mr. MacNaughton str es s ed these increases would be requir- ed to provide the prescribed aid to municipalities in 1966 and do not take into account any new or increased spending by either the provinces or its municipali- ties. "Our view is that our collec- tive governments have just about reached the limit (in taxes) in relation to our present level of prosperity and it's time to put the lid on taxes, to keep them in check, to maintain a sensible level which reflects the income of our people," he said. He said a system of priorities solution to assuring these vitally important groups of food pro- ducers an adequate income," he stated. He suggested the government's policy in the past has been to increase efficiency and produc- tive capacity, but this only brought about lower prices and farmers ended up with little or no increase in income to meet his extra efforts. The NDP leader said he favor- ed an Incentive Income Program for farmers, but chose to call it a "consumer's subsidy", which would assure the farmer of an adequate income while at the same time would keep food prices within the reach of the average family budget. He said the technique of im- plementing such a subsidy would be difficult, but noted it would take the co-operation of the fed- eral government. FARM PROBLEM Turning to the question of farm income, he said the present gov- ernment has failed to grapple with the basic problem of farm income, and the best that it can offer on the eve of an election is the promise of further study, "This indicates the bankruptcy of government planning," he said. "No one denies the difficul- ties involved in working out the technique for an incentive farm income program. But the need is great, even desperate. Essential- ly, it demands a measure of economic planning which the Tor- ies oppose. But it is the only By MRS. G. HOOPER Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Hartwick and girls, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Mor- ris and family visited Detroit Zoo and Mr. & Mrs. Harry Brandon of Detroit, Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Fred P etch, Strath- roy, spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Claire Sisson. Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Grasby and girls of Keswick, Garry and Ron Grasby of Stratford visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Claire Sisson. Mr. & Mrs. Gladwyn Hooper attended the Duant—Cole wedding at Erskine United Church, Lon- don, Saturday and the reception at Chesterfield House 109. Mr. & Mrs. Ken Kittmer and family, Mrs. Ethel Mills of Lake- side visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Thomson. Mr. Leonard Thacker, Linda, Cathy and Joy were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs. Peter Vanexan and Lisa of Waterloo. Give attendance awards at Kirkton UC service TOP SPEAKER Also speaking at the meeting was the Hon. Robert Welch, Pro- vincial Secretary, who is regard- ed as one of the most eloquent speakers in the Legislature. Per- sons in attendance quickly found out that the description was most appropriate. He reviewed the principles of The members' pamphlets were distributed. The points of a good record book were discussed. The leaders gave notes on "Early Canada". Mrs. Heard made "Blueberry Buckle" and demonstrated the correct way to measure ingredi- ents. This delicious dessert was served with lemon sauce. Sap gatherers hold convention PERSONALS Mr. Fred Hamilton is a patient in Westminster Hospital. Visitors during the weekend with Mrs. Albert Bickell were Mr. & Mrs. Ralph McNaughton of London, Mr. & Mrs. Harold Loughleen of Toronto, Mrs. Jim Stanley of St. Catharines, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Bickell of St. Marys, Mr. & Mrs. Roy McNaughton of Cave and Mr. Everett Bickell. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Switzer and family and Mr. & Mrs. Roy Switzer were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Herman Steffens and family of Centralia. Mr. & Mrs. Tony Uren of Sarnia, Bishop and Mrs. Apple- yard of Kitchener, Miss Cathy Bell of Newmarket and Mr. David Bell of Stratford were guests on the weekend with Rev. & Mrs. S. Bell. Mr. & Mrs. Bert Bickell were holidaying last week in Northern Ontario. Mr. Bill Kirk of Hamiota, Man- itoba spent the past week with Mr. & Mrs. Herman Paynter. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Switzer and Miss Joan Switzer attended the Wilson — Orr wedding in Rich- ard's Memorial United Church, Saturday. Mr. & Mrs. Simmons and fam- ily of North Branch, Mich., were Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Burns Blackler and family. Chevrolet Truck lays it on the line... with standout features that stand up to the tough jobs By 'MRS. HAROLD DAVIS KIRKTON Promotions Sunday was held at Kirkton United Church Sunday School. Seals and Diplomas were given out by the secretary Mrs. Cliff Scott and assistant super- intendent Mervin Shute. Those receiving a diploma of Merit for one year attendance were: Connie Francis, Stephen Francis, Mrs. Bill Lamont, Jeff Lamond, Mrs. Mervin Shute, Timmy Shute, Anne Marie Paynt- er, Mrs. Ross Everett, Daryl Selves, Vickie Burgin, Donnie Everett; • Second year, Jo-Anne Ever- ett, George Burgin, Mrs. Larry Selves, Joan Ross, Kim Blom- maert, Dwayne Selves, Lisa Mor- rison, Lynda Morrison; thir d year, Janice Burgin, Craig Paton, Lana Marshall, Lori Morrison, Stephen Paton; fourth year, Mark Paton, Jamie Eveleigh, Mrs. Geo- rge Burgin, Mrs. G. H. Burgin; fifth, Wayne Denham, Denise Rob- inson, Gary Urquhart, Murray Switzer, Mrs. Jack Swi tzer, Brent Marshall, David Burgin; sixth, Joanne Paton, Valerie Den- ham, Ellen Eveleigh, Mrs. Roger Urquhart; seventh, Robbie Amos, Donna Switzer, Grace Paton, Mrs. Ray Paynter; eighth, Linda Marshall, Jo-Anne Scott, David Paynter; Ninth, Billie Atthill, Eddie Att- hill, Linda Denham; tenth, Rob- erta Neil, Brian Denham, John Urquhart, Mrs. Cliff Scott; elev- enth, Bryan Amos, Bobby Mar- shall, Ricky Scott, Shirley Switz- er, Heather Urquhart, Monica Eveleigh; twelfth, Ruth Baillie, Norma Switzer, Ron Denham, Brenda Denham; 13th, Helen Bail- lie, Anne Urquhart, Bill Denham, Fred Cowdrey; 14th, C h e'r y 1 e Denham, Darlene Denham, Mrs. Bob Marshall; 15th, Barbara Switzer; 19th, Mrs. Allan Eve- leigh; 20th, Harry Burgin. Gifts for perfect attendance were given out by the teachers to Jeff Lamont, Dwayne Selves, Jo-Anne Everett, Murray Switz- er ) Brent Marshall, Robbie Amos, Donna Switzer, Shirley Switzer. Promotion certificates were given out by the superintendent George Burgin and teachers to: Nursery to Kindergarten, Jeff Lamont, Dwayne Selves, Mur- ray Robinson, Shelly Fletcher, Janice Burgin, Donna Bickell; kindergarten to primary, Jo- Anne Everett, Wayne Denham, Craig Paton, Joan Ross; primary to junior, Robbie Amos, Denise Robinson, Lori Morrison, Neil Stephen, David Paynter, Mark Paton, Kim Doupe; junior to in- termediate, Heather Urquhart, Shirley Switzer, Brian Denham, Bobby Marshall; intermediate to senior, Grace Paton, Ruth Bail- lie. START STUDY OF JAPAN Mrs. W. Kirkby was hostess for the UCW meeting Wednesday, Sept. 13. The theme of the worship service was "The Bible". Those taking part were Mrs. Jack Switz- er, Mrs. Jack Urquhart and Mrs. H. Shute. Mrs. N. Amos gave an interest- ing chapter of the new studybook on Japan. 4-H CLUB Monday, Sept. 11, Kirkton 4-11 Homemaking Club 2 held the first meeting of the fall project "A World of Food in Canada", at the home of Mrs. Ray Heard. Eight girls were present. The leaders are Mrs. Ronald Denham and Mrs. Ray Heard. The election of officers was held. President is Anne Urquhart; vice-pres., Shirley Switzer; sec- retary and press reporter, Norma Switzer; treasurer, Bar- bara Switzer; cover designer, Wendy Blackler and Heather Ur- quhart, NIEMNIUNIMISININASINAMOSO A Whisper Never Carries The Same Impact As A with the '68 Job Tamers S4at Take Chevy's extra workpower: for con- ventional pickups in '68, the rugged 155- hp 250 Six is the biggest standard Six you can buy. Or ask for the 292 Six. Want more? Get the brand-new 200-hp 307 V8 — standard in V8 conventional pickups for '68. In all, you won't find a broader range of power in any popular pickup! And leave it to Chevy Trucks to give you a truck-tough cab and body with double-strong construction. Cab, cowl, windshield pillars, roof and door open- ings on all models . double-wall sides and tailgate on Fleetsides ... all double- strong where they should be to tame the toughest job. DOMINANT SPACE MEANS INCREASED READERSHIP Every Chevrolet Truck has to make it before we mark it See your Chevrolet dealer now! Why Not Take Advantage of This Extra Readership Potential? AUTHORIZED CHEVROLET TRUCK DEALER IN EXETER: EXETER SNELL BROS. LIMITED PHONE: 235-0660 The First Annual Meeting of the Ontario Maple Syrup Pro- ducers Association and the Maple Queen Contest will be held at Honey Pot Ski Lodge, Maple, On- tario (Highway No. 7, near Tor- onto) on Thursday, September 28, 1967. Registration will be at 9 am. There will be a banquet at 5:30 pm when the speaker will be Dr. C. 0. Willits, of Phil- adelphia, Penn., outstanding world authority on maple pro- ducts and author of the Maple Syrup Producers Manual. Dr. Willits will be available to an- swer questions during the entire day. Questions may be submitted previously, dropped in the ques- tion box, or made directly to Dr. Willits from the floor. The program on September 28 will consist of reports from local organizations, a progress report and financial statement of the provincial organization from Walter A. Humphreys, Secretary- Treasurer, Barrie, and a full discussion on costs of produc- tion. Other topics will include var- ious phases of production and marketing—pipe lines, pumps, pills, purchase of sap, use of evaporator covers, sugar camps, entertainment of visitors, fes- tivals, and market outlets. Lunch will be served at noon and every- one will be welcome. The chair- man will be Wallace Crofts, Hall- burton, assisted by Chas. Corbett, Lucan. Re so lu tions should be submitted to officials of the organization, or presented in person. On September 29, there will be a tour and demonstration of labor-saving equipment in the maple bush of Amos Baker, Maple, Ontario (Highway No. '7, at Bathurst Street). The Ontario Maple industry has a terrific potential for ex- pansion as an annual source of farm income. Presently, there are more than seventy million maple trees In Ontario. Unfor- tunately, less than one million maple trees are tapped annually, The organisation has set an ob- jective to produce One million gallons of maple syrup in 1068, Behlen Continuous Flow Dryers Behlen Batch In-Bin Dryers B ehlen Portable Batch Dryers Behlen Grain Storage Tanks Behlen Grain Storage Buildings Y ork Cup Elevators R adson Moisture Testers WE SPECIALIZE IN THE ENGINEERING AND INSTALLATION OF GRAIN DRYING & STOR- AGE SYSTEMS. Chapman's Farm Equipment Ltd. 545 Grand Ave. East, #2 Hwy. 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