HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-11-23, Page 11President of Conestoga College
speaker for Federation annual
Area youth attends conference
Bob McNaughton, Kippen, is representing Huron County at the 36th annual conference of 4-H clubs being
held this month in Toronto and Ottawa. The conference is sponsored by the Canadian Council on 4-H clubs
and is being attended by 144 club members from across Canada, Shown with the Kippen youth are Susan
Bain, Stratford, and Barbara Dalgity, Hyde Park.
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Prepare for Federation's annual meeting
This photo of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture executive
was taken last week when they met to finalize plans for the annual
meeting to be held in Londesboro on Wednesday, November 29.
Seated are: Mrs. Faye Fear, secretary-treasurer and lady director,
RR 5 Brussels; president Charles Thomas, Brussels; Elmer Hunter,
vice-president, RR 3 Goderich, Standing from the left: Lloyd Bond,
RR 3 Clinton; Ernie Crich, RR 3 Seaforth; second vice-president
Bob Henry, Blyth; Bob Broadfoot, Brucefield; Tom Cunningham,
Junior Farmer representative, RR 1 Auburn. Missing is Ross Smith,
RR 1 Ethel.
Some die from magnesium deficiency
Urge farmers to get cattle in
Huron agricultural represen-
tative Doug Miles reported yes-
terday he has not heard about
any cattle in Huron dying be-
cause of magnesium deficiency
in the grass.
Dr. Fred J. Harden, assistant
head of the veterinary services
at the Western Ontario Agricul-
tural College, Ridgetown, said
Tuesday that at least 20 cattle
in Middlesex, Lambton and Kent
have died from the deficiency
during the past two weeks.
He advised farmers with cattle
on pasture, especially cows with
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By MRS. FRED BOWDEN
CENTRALIA
Funeral services for the late
Clarence Culbert were conductdd
by Rev. R, V. Wilson in the
Murdy Funeral Home, Lucan, on
Friday afternoon,
The deceased, son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. John Culbert was
a life long resident of the village
and was a civilian employee at
the former air base for a number
of years.
He is survived by a sister,
Mrs. Ethel Laughton, London,
and a brother, Gordon, Niagara
Falls. A brother, Wilson, was
killed in World War I.
Pallbearers were Messrs.
Wilfred IluXtable, Ray Shoe-
bottom, Wm Elliott, Bill Essery,
Doug Collins and Ralph Light-
foot. Interment was in St. James
Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Education will be the m ai n
theme of this year's annual Hur-
on County Federation of Agri-
culture meeting to be held Wed-
nesday, November 29 at Londes-
boro hall.
Guest speaker for the event
will be Professor J. W. Church,
president of Conestoga College,
the College of Applied Arts and
Technology which will serve the
counties of Huron, Perth, Well-
ington and Waterloo.
The first temporary buildings
of the College are being prepar-
ed near Highway 401, south-west
of Kitchener. It will open classes
in January, 1968.
However, satellite units will
be built in other areas and it
has already been reported that
one will be in Huron County.
Professor Church has also
written an article for this issue
of the Survey, outlining the aims
and objectives of the College.
This issue also carries ar-
ticles regarding the new Cen-
tralia School of Agriculture and
Home Economics located at the
former air base in the southern
section of the county.
Professor Church will be in-
troduced at the annual meeting
by John Gaunt, area fieldman
for the Federation of Agricul-
ture.
The proceedings start in
Londesboro at 1:30 p.m. and
every resident of Huron County
is invited to attend the meet-
ing. Articles in this paper also
detail the need for farmers to
actively support their organiza-
tions and this will be an oc-
casion where this is possible.
Federation president Charles
Thomas has extended a sincere
welcome to all persons interest-
ed in the farm organization to
attend.
He points out that farm or-
ganizations can only succeed by
attaining the support of all farm-
ers, who must work together to
determine the goals for agricul-
ture.
Also on the agenda are some
proposed changes to the con-
stitution.
The proposed changes would
provide for a different method
in electing the executive mem-
bers.
At the present time, the pres-
ident and vice-presidents are
elected at the annual meeting,
but the proposal to be presented
would have the annual meeting
elect six directors at large to
the board of directors for a two-
year term.
These six, along withthe town-
ship directors, would then elect
from among themselves a presid-
ent, a first vice-president, a
second vice-president, a lady di-
rector and three executive mem-
bers, all of whom will hold of-
fice until their successors are
elected or appointed.
These officers and the secret-
ary and Junior Farmer delegate
and past president, shall form
the executive of the Huron Fed-
eration of Agriculture.
nesium deficiency, known as
grass tetany, will appear very
nervous in the early stages, walk
with a stiff-legged gait, have
muscle spasms of the legs and
tail, and will quickly fall down
in convulsions.
A cow will generally be dead
within two hours of the first
symptoms being noticed. Instant
injection of magnesium c o m-
pounds under the skin and through
intravenous feeding by a veter-
inary, will save the animal.
The deficiency has apparently
been caused by about six weeks
without sunshine which is neces-
sary to stimulate the grass to
absorb magnesium from the soil.
Wet weather has produced heavy
fall pastures which has contribut-
ed to cattle being left out longer
than usual this fall.
calves at their side, to get them
into the barn as soon as possible.
Miles also repeated the com-
ment that cattle should immedi-
ately be brought into the stable
to guard against the disease.
Exeter veterinarian Dick Roel-
ofson said he has seen no indica-
tion of the problem among area
cattle, and noted was most prev-
alent in low land.
He suggested an area such as
Hay swamp could be affected by
the magnesium deficiency inpar-
ticular.
Dr. Harden said that if herds
cannot, for some reason, be mov-
ed into winter quarters, some
supplement should be provided
or, at least, the cattle checked
daily for symptoms.
An animal suffering mag-
Institute at Dashwood
display oldest millinery
PERSONALS
Mr. Frank Smyth is confined
afternoon and evening. Fourteen
from Dashwood attended. A panel,
Front Page Challenge, was acted
and John James was Pierre Ber-
ton. Each Fellowship was topro-
vide a Biblical contestant and
Orville James was Samson.
Following the supper hour
a film, "This is the Vision" was
shown. Secretary of the group,
Miss Norma Weigand of Dash-
wood EUB Church reported.
to his home as the result of a
fall last week. He fractured a
bone in his shoulder.
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Lilley and
Susan of London and Mrs. Phil
Johnston of Glanworth were Sun-
day visitors with Mrs. Arthur
McFalls.
Rev, Robert Wilson was in
Montreal this week attending the
funeral of his sister-in-1r w.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Theander
and Paul were Sunday visitors
with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smyth
and Miss Joanne Smyth.
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Swartz and
friends were in Toronto over
the weekend attending the Royal
Winter Fair.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Culbert
of Niagara Falls were guests
at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Wilfred Huxtable for several
days.
A meeting for the Nomination
of Village Trustees will be held
in the Centennial Centre Monday
evening '7 to 8 pm.
VISITS IN WINDSOR
Mrs. Alvin Essery visited over
the weekend with her daughter
and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
C. Rowe and family in Windsor.
Mrs. Rowe had just returned
home from the hospital follow-
ing surgery.
Saturday night Mrs. Essery
attended Commencement at the
Herman Collegiate, Her grand-
daughter, Linda Rowe, is a grade
13 honor graduate of the school
and a winner of the Laurel Crest.
Linda has chosen nursing as a
profession and is now training
in Metropolitan Hospital.
PERSONALS
Mrs. Stuart Wolfe and Mrs.
Gordon Bender attended the Royal
Winter Fair in Toronto last week
for their work in 4-H clubs.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Howe and
girls of London spent the weekend
with Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Rader
and family; Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Miller of Zion were Saturday
evening guests.
Zion Lutheran Church held its
annual meeting for the election
of officers Sunday, November 19
with the following results; presi-
dent, Gordon Kraft; vice-presi-
dent, Ken Keller; secretary,
Albert Rader; treasurer, Irvin
Rader; current secretary, Harry
Hayter; mission treasurer, Elgin
Rader; mission secretary, Carl
Keller; elders, Gerald Martene,
Wilfred Becker, and Adolph Kel-
ler; trustees, Harold Stire, Ervin
Devine and Earl Keller; Sunday
School Superintendent, Robert
Hayter; assistant, Albert Miller.
Appointed to the following com-
mittees were: stewardship,
Charles Martine and Lloyd Rader;
education, Howard Datars and
Bill Vandeworp; evangelism,
Garnet Willert and Alphonse Den-
amine; finance, Arnold Becker,
Ernest Miller, Robert Booge-
mans and Anthony Martine; nom-
inating committee, Oscar Miller,
Reinhold Miller and Delmar Mil-
ler; auditors, Reinhold Miller
and Roy Gibson.
Area steer
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PLAN CANVASS
The executive of the Bible
Society for Dashwood and district
met Monday evening to plan the
door to door canvass which will
take place before the end of
November in Dashwood and sur-
rounding district. The Bible soc-
iety is a World wide organization
which translates and supplies
Bibles throughout the world.
By MRS. ERVIN RADER
The November meeting of the
Dashwood WI was in charge of the
Historical Research and Current
Events group with Mrs. Leonard
Schenk convener. Mrs. Harold
Kellerman was chairlady for the
program.
Roll call was to wear your
oldest hat and tell the occasion
for which it was purchased. Mrs.
Irvin Rader commented on the
motto, "A backward glance may
encourage forward strides".
Sharon Rader played piano selec-
tions. Mrs. Leonard Schenk spoke
on the topic, "Origin and Use of
Aluminum Foil". She also con-
ducted a sing song,
President, Mrs. Glen Webb,
presided for the business. The
ladies are asking more inform-
ation on the St. John Ambulance
Course, Mrs. Irvin Rader and
Mrs. Leonard Schenk reported
on the London area convention
and Mrs. Sid Baker reported on
the centennial skit covering 100
years. The 1968 convention will
be held November 5 and 6 at
Trinity United church,Ingersoll.
December 117 Country Calendar
will feature the '70th anniversary
of London Area. Mrs. Sid Baker
reported on the District Board
meeting,
Donations were made to: The
Children's Aid, War Memorial
Hospital, Ontario Hospital at
Goderich, and Men's Christmas
Party. TO complete their cen-
tennial year the ladies are plan-
ning on placing playground equip-
ment at the community park.
Mrs. ilugh Boyle reported on the
Christmas gift sent to the adopted
child in India.
F.A., MAY & SON
The Christmas gift store FALL RALLY
The fall rally for the youth
Fellowship of the Stratford Dis-
trict Evangelical Us Churches
was held at Stratford Sunday
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John Walls 20, of RR 4 Den-
field, a Western Ontario Agri-
cultural School student, last Fri-
day won the reserve grand cham-
pion title, with his prize 850 lb.
Aberdeen Angus steer, in the
Queen's Guineas competition at
the Royal Winter Fair.
John Walls a consistent wit-
her in Middlesex co. judging
competitions, was among 209 en-
tries this year. Last year he
registered the highest score by
representatives of 33 county 4-H
Clubs.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Webb,
Lansing, Michigan, and Mrs.
Myrtle McGregor, Grand Bend,
spent the weekend with Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Finkbeiner,
Mrs. Lida Lamport is visiting
With Mr. and Mrs. Don Kennedy,
Karen and 'red of Ilderten and
other relatives in that district.
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Weather still
plagues area
Area farmers continue to get
little cooperation from the weath-
er, and in the words of Huron's
agricultural representative Doug
Miles, the situation is "bad".
He said he received a call from
Stephen Township this week in
which he learned that between 50
to 80 percent of the bean crop
was still in the field.
Up to 65 percent of this year's
corn crop remains to be har-
vested, and while he said he was
not concerned yet that the crop
couldn't be harvested, he said it
would probably mean there would
not be much fall plowing done.
He said Perth farmers were
also in bad shape, as an estim-
ated 50 percent of the bean crop
is still out there. Miles indicated
it is questionable if the beans
will be any good, but said farm-
ers may get some cull beans,
Usborrie and Stephen farmers
have been the hardest hit, as
Miles indicated farmers in the
borth of Reran have possibly
never had a better year,