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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-10-23, Page 13S A 0 4 4 S The Ontario Beef Improvement Association has been busy formulating policies and carrying out its objectives and projects since it became self-supporting one year ago, The Association Is financed by means of a check-off on all cattle and calves marketed in Ontario and this method of financing has worked out very well, according to Mr. Archie Custom Corn Drying QUICK EFFICIENT SERVICE Corry Also Bought CHECK OUR PRICES ON FERTILIZER FOR FALL GARDO PRODUCTS IN STOCK GRANTON FERTILIZER AND SUPPLY LTD. Phone 1 Granton, Ont. LOOK HERE FOR A GOOD USED TRACTOR International 806 Diesel with cab Farmall 806 Diesel with cab Farmall 806 Diesel with 18.4 x 38 tires International 606 Diesel, excellent Farmall 400 Gas, with wide front end Farmall 350 Gas, with wide front end Allis Chalmers WD45 with wide front end Ford Super Major, good condition International 414 Diesel International 275 Diesel International 250 Diesel with loader, good Massey 65 Diesel-matic Massey 35 3-cylinder Diesel Good Selection of Other Used Equipment on Hand N. T. MONTEITH EXETER LTD. 235-2121 "The best in service when you need it most!" Titook4dvoc00, Ogtobor 13,1969 g. 17 ' The directors Of district five Ontario. Region National Farmers 'Union- wish to. clarify the union position with regard to marketing boards: .donating to the Q.F.A. The directors feel the fees collected by the marketing boards is and should be for the sole purpose of marketing that commodity. By donating to the 0.P.A., the marketing boards are forcing the union members to support an organization which they do not wish to support. If the farmers wish to support the O.F.A. this is up to the 64ft ROW Except for some corn to be picked and some turnips to be pulled, this year's harvest is relatively completed. Fall ploughing was very slow until the rains last weekend. The soil which was relatively dry and hard, softened with the rain and thereby produced more fall ploughing. Union fees for .marketing whop" but tIo should have The Petz Straight Line Cattle Feeder provides high operating efficiency with low installation and maintenance costs. It is designed to distribute all types of feed with ease. GERALD SHANTZ Sales & Service Zurich GETTING REFRESHMENTS AT USBORNE'S OPEN HOUSE — Parents attending Open House at Usborne Central School Thursday night were treated to coffee after completing their tour of the school. Above, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cann are being served by Carolyn Glanville and Judy Parsons. T-A photo pliTZ AUTOMATE0 FEEDING SYSTEMS Illar HENSALL DISTRICT CO.OPERATIVE NOW RECEIVING CORN * IMPROVED FACILITIES WE WILL PURCHASE YOUR CORN OR CUSTOM DRY IT FOR YOU *TRUCKING AVAILABLE Give Us A Call Today HENSALL DISTRICT CO-OP 2622928 I I HENSALL Assistant Ag Rep appointed in Huron Mr. Michael (Mike) Miller was recently appointed Assistant Agricultural Representative for Huron County and began his new duties on October 6, He is a native of Kent County where his family operate a hog, beef and cash crop operation. Following his education at the Ridgetown District High School, he enrolled at the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, where he majored in Crop Science and graduated with his B.S.A. in the spring convocation, 1969. He was active in many student functions at college. In his final year, he was Chairman of the Union Council Finance Committee, Director of the Campus Co-Operative, Treasurer of his year '69 O.A.C., active in the University Soils and Crops Club and participated in College Royal. Mike worked with the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food for three summers, two at the Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology, Crops Division, and last year with the Soils and Crops Branch out of Brighton. Following his summer employment with the Field Staff of the Jolly Green Giant Company this year, he has joined the Huron Extension office at Clinton. His main farm management responsibilities will be in the area of Field Crop Production and Marketing. ry REDI- MIX CONCRETE {ALSO FORM WORK) McCann Const. Ltd. DASHWOOD Phone 237-3381 or 237-3422 FAST Unloading Service ATTENTION: FARMERS WE WANT YOUR OR 11 HIGHEST PRICES PAID W. 0. THOMPSON AND SONS LIMITED Phone 262-2527 Henson .1 Get your 870* Canada Savings Bonds at the Commerce. Well make it easy r 100‘.!., Canada. It's a grew land. Canada Savings Bonds let you own a piece of it. CANADIAN IMPERIAL' L )/P BANK OF COMMERCE • •'.1* Check-off is working well for beef producer group Etherington of RR Hensall. Mr. Etherington says the Association finances are being directed in various ways, including: — Beef Cattle Research at Ridgetown, University of Guelph (O.A.C. and O.V.C,) and Kemp tville — Consumer education through exhibits, recipe booklets, promotional material, etc. — Support of County and District Associations to carry out their projects. In addition, the Ontario group, along with other Provinces, is assisting in the formation of a national voice for cattlemen, the Canadian Cattlemen's Association. The C.C.A. will be responsible for matters which affect producers right across Canada including transportation, grading standards, marketing, etc. The production of beef cattle has become big business in this Province and the Ontario Beef Improvement Association is now in a position to speak on behalf of all beef producers. Head Office for the Association is located in the Ontario Stock Yards, Toronto, and Mr. Etherington is the representative of Huron on the Provincial Board of Directors. Road men attend match Most of the members of the Huron County Road Superintendents Association went on their annual bus trip last Thursday. Part of the day was spent at the International Plowing Match at Paris. The balance of the time was taken up visiting the new Gait location of the Valley Blade Company. Management of the Galt company then took the Huron men to the Leisure Lodge at Preston for a beef dinner. A short business meeting followed planning the annual banquet to be held later in the year in Brussels. Attending from this area were Lawrence Hill of Stephen Township, Bill Routly of Usborne and Karl Haberer of Hay. Union rep goes to Rome An invitation from Agriculture Minister H. A. Olson inviting National Farmers' Union president Roy Atkinson to attend the F.A.O. conference in Rome in November was considered at a recent meeting of the N.F.U. executive. Since it was not considered advisable for Mr. Atkinson to be absent so long, (the conference is slated to last for 21 days) at a critical time in N.F.U. 's first organizational season, it was decided to ask the minister to choose another N.F.U. representative to go in his place. In 1936 an Ontario farmer produced enough food for himself and 11 other people. In 1960 it was 25 people, and in 1968, 41 people. During this same time the number of farmers decreased by 40%. By MISS ELLA MORLOCK The October meeting of the Women's Institute was held in the Community Hall Wednesday, October 15. Mrs. Cliff Kenney reported for Good Cheer and Mrs. Harvey Hodgins on her day at the County Rally in Dungannon, October 6. Mrs. Hodgins and Mrs. Walter Weber are to be delegates to the convention at St. Thomas. It was decided to cater for the Senior Citizens' banquet. Mrs. Ross Haugh chaired the program on Home Economics and Health. Mrs. William Gaiser gave the motto "Some people are like mules. They are so busy kicking that they don't have time to pull." Mrs. Weber and Shelley played a piano duet and Mrs. Russell King read a poem on Thanksgiving. Mrs. Gerald Martene was guest speaker of the evening. In developing her topic "Understanding Oneself Better" she showed two films on mental health. Mrs. Donald Davey conducted two Thanksgiving contests. Lunch was served by hostesses Mrs. R. Haugh, Mrs. D. Davey, Mrs. W. Weber, Mrs. R. King and Mrs. W. Gaiser. PERSONALS Mr. & Mrs. Evan McCandless of Strathroy spent last Thursday with Mr. & Mrs. Will Oestricher. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Kirstein, Toronto, were Sunday guests of Albert Gaiser. Marty Martens has been a patient at War Memorial Children's Hospital, London. Mr. & Mrs. Alf Tilley spent Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Harry Crocker and other relatives in Lambeth. Present as guests at the wedding of Judy Smith and Tom Glavin, Saturday were several relatives from Toronto and Rev. & Mrs. Howard Zurbrigg from Hamilton. Miss Annie Cook, Erin, is visiting with Miss Ella Morlock. Word has been received of the death of Mr. George Stevenson. Mr. Stevenson was living with his son Al at Lethbridge, Alberta. He passed away Wednesday, October 15. Sunday was Open House at the manse on King Street North. Guests were invited to see the newly furnished home, By MRS. HAROLD DAVIS St, Paul's ACW met in the church basement Thursday evening. Mrs. Bill Schaefer presided. Scripture passage was read by Mrs. 13111 Waghorn. Mrs. Theron Creery was convener of the meeting and called on Mrs. Peek Hamilton who showed colored pictures taken during their stay in Texas last winter. Lunch was provided by M. H. Anderson and Mrs. Bill Schaefer.