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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. far Amateur Growers by Ernest C. Harvey • 1164. Your gardening friends will appreciate this highly read- able book written by the well-known rose grower, the late E.C. Harvey. 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 Hold funeral service for Clarence Culbert tvitivvet ofAvPits't:Ni tvidtStizrtroIWONivwdoNI;INt?iatStrt:?ialqi*tzitit;Svert:Iitt:ftt:NStsNrtv'ttitizn 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 tops Royal stop . a Shipka 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 ti• . with only one rciv a es.a o.si ott cot s?siaN Ism g 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. r, • •?. A SECOND SECTION EXETER, ONTARIO, NOVEMBER 23, 1967 PAGE 11 Year Round Rose Lore Where to Buy, How to Plant, Pruning are only some of the highlights of this 24-page informative booklet. And it's written in simple con- cise language. Single Copies 5(n AVAILABLE AT THE TIMES-ADVOCATE Try the Happy way to Christmas S ho 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,