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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-11-10, Page 4Andrew Dixon, our former agriculture teacher at South Huron District High School, left for Argentina Sunday, to continue his corn breeding program for the Alex M. Stewart & Son Ltd. firm at Ailsa Craig. By heading off to a warmer climate for the winter months, it is possible to get in an extra crop each year and thus escalate the program to develop new corn varieties. We happened to visit the Dixon farm down in McGillivray Township last Friday to pick.,up some apple cider (sweet un- fortunately) for a' Halloween party and ended up spending a'" couple of hours chatting with the forrffer teacher. There's always something new and interesting happening at the farm where he and his son, Jim, not only find time to look after a large apple orchard, but also experiment with a number of new crops. For instance, we had our first view of a few rows of sorghum. This is similar in appearance to corn and is quite popular in some of the southern parts of the United States, where the stalks are harvested and boiled down to make sorghum syrup. Mr. Dixon tells us it compares with maple syrup and has many of the same uses. He hopes by next year to have the equipment to produce the syrup and his experimental crop this year was of particular in- terest to the company in the southern states from whom he purchased the seeds, because they were anxious to have it tried in Canada. Another crop nearby was one similar to many gardens in the area. They were lupines. However, most of the lupines grown in this area produce a pod full of seed that is quite bitter and can be poisonous. It was found that groundhogs were eating some lupines growing wild in France and upon investigation it was learned there was a sweet variety, not injurious to health. Feeling it may have some agricultural benefits, the sweet lupines has been grown in the Dixon garden, but he reports his success has not been good and based on the returns from his small experiment this year, it appears unlikely the lupine has any strong potential as a crop. + + + Pointing to a field on the bow of a hill towards the rear of his farm, Mr. Dixon reported the green plant we could see was corn vetch. This is a type of grass that grows in clusters and has root structure similar to twitch grass. It multiplies rapidly and is being heralded as a boon to areas where erosion is a problem. Mt. Dixon is currently in discussion with the department of transportation and Com- munications regarding the use of crown vetch for roadsides which have steep banks and are eaten away by eroSion. It is also a valuable fodder and, is a crop that area farmers may be hearing more about in the future. Elsewhere on the Dixon farm you'll find a large field of aspar gus grown from seed by the way, a pine plantation and a large grove of walnut trees. The latter project is one of his pet ones and most of his farmer • students may recall his extolling the merits of planting walnut trees as a retirement project. He anticipates the trees will gross around $400 per acre, per year which is considerably more than some other crops are presently producing for area farmers. Our chat also touched on the line weather the area had been enjoying through the month of October and Mr. Dixon came up with a rather interesting con- jecture as to the reasons. He said he had been studying the matter and determined that the increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the air was changing our weather patterns. The carbon dioxide forms a shield, which prolongs the time it takes for the sun's rays to reach the earth, and also for the ground temperatures -to dissipate, This results in a situation where it takes longer for the ground atmosphere to warm up, and also longer for it to cool off once it has warmed up. So, our temperatures are cooler in the spring than they used to be, and our falls are warmer. 50 Years ago The snow which we had with us for a week has nearly all disappeared. Mr. Hector Rowcliffe was the winner of several prizes in the Kitchener Poultry show with his Game and Red Caps. The members of the AYPA held a most enjoyable Pumpkin Pie and Ice Cream social in the rooms on Friday evening. A program was rendered and contest and sports were enjoyed. The Exeter Flax Mill has started operations this week. A large crowd attended the concert in the Opera House on Saturday evening to hear Alice Dunbar, the lady comedian, the Munro children entertain and the Henderson Juvenile Pipe Band. 25 Years ago Parent's Night was enjoyed Friday at S.S. No, 10, Hay, when parents were entertained by the pupils under the direction of the teacher, Mrs. P.A. Ferguson, Miss Marion Rundle addressed the Women's Institue convention in London on Wednesday telling Of the National 4-II Club Congress which she attended this fall in Chicago. Mr, Wm. Gossman and sort, Leonard, of Dashwood, have returned from a two month trip to the West. The South group of the Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. L. Robinson, Monday night, The North group met at Lumley school. Ontario Panorama was broadcast direct from the Exeter arena last Friday when Mrs, Cochrane, Preston Dearing, Jack Green, Ed. Sweitzer and Mrs. Ruth Maunder were in- terviewed by Alan Savage and Gordon Sinclair, two well known CF11,t3 radio personalities, One of our readers stopped us oh the street the other day to show us a poem, It had been neatly folded in his mother's Bible, and found by the family after the lady had died. It's entitled, "A Monkey's Viewpoint" and you may find it of interest. • Three monkeys dining once in a cocoanut tree Were discussing some things that they heard true to be. "What do you think'? Now, listen you.Iwo; Here monkeys, is something that cannot be true. "That humans decend from our noble race! Why, it's shocking--a terrible disgrace. Whoever heard of a monkey deserting his wife Leaving a baby to starve and ruin its life? "And have you ever known of a mother monk To leave her darling with strangers to bunk? Their babies are handled from one to another And some scarcely know the love of a mother. Please turn to Page 7 15 Years ago, Mrs. Marie Worrell, William Street, won $3,500 for identifying the mystery voice of Billy O'Connor in a contest over CFPL sponsored by the Aylmer Com- pany. • Hundreds of people from the district attended the weekend opening of Al's Market, Hensall, where an extensive renovation program was completed recently. Larry Heideman, Mohawk scoring ace, took over his duties this week as recreation director for Exeter. Fire of unknown origin, smouldered for hours in the large machinery shed owned by LA/. Hogarth, north Exeter, Saturday afternoon. This week, the Times-Advocate introduces a new editorial feature, "Sugar and Spice" by W.B.T. Smiley. 10 Years ago Huron MPP C.S. MacNaughton was named minister without portifolio in the new Ontario cabinet sworn in at Queen's Park Wednesday.W.A. Stewart, Mid- dlesex north, who has been minister without portfolio for the past year, received the agriculture post in the cabinet. Winners of the Exeter Public School verse speaking com- petition last week were Brenda Dinney, Patsy Bridges, Paulette Schroeder and Jo Anne whilsmith. Exeter Public School board granted the recreation council permission to Use the gymnasium to hold their square dancing instruction for local youngsters, at their Meeting, Monday, Mrs. Roy Johns clicked for two successive turkey wins at the Legion's fowl bingo Thursday eveninn. Something new every visit TODAYt .CHILD BY HELEN ALLEN 4rarbotocrelearam Syndicate REMEMBER our SKATE EXCHANGE Is in Full Swing These boots are made for WALKING Through Slush and Snow FOR LADIES We have high tops, low tops, high heels and no heels . . . All WINTER WARM and FASHION- RIGHT From $10.95 FOR CHILDREN We have Over-the-Shoe, or over the sock. Built for RUGGED WEAR and WARM FEET From $5.95 FOR MEN There are insulated work boots and safety shoes . 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Haugh Women's Editor Gwyn Whilsmith Phone 215.1331 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario Secend Class Mail Regitteation Number 0386 Paid in Advance Circulation, September' 30, 1970, 4,6/5 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada $8.00 Per Year; USA $1000 -10Z,12Z.VMMV=•TZ" "'";" opwraisoktk,„,.., Jimmy is five, a small-boned, slim, and goodlooking boy, He has big brown eyes, brown hair, and a medium complexion, Healthy and active, he likes the outdoors, especially on a farm. He is keen on hockey and lacrosse and enjoys going to the arena to see older boys play. Jimmy's development has been slow due to early deprivations, but since entering nursery school he has made great strides. His speech is still somewhat behind and occasionally difficult to understand. But he is a lovable youngster, easily pleased and very responsive to affection and attention. Jimmy enjoys Sesame Street, and is fond of music and TV cartoons and likes to be reed to. He chooses his own library books, usually, animal stories. His big thrill is sleeping in a sleeping bag. Jimmy needs a mother and father who will welcome him with the knowledge that he has been slow in development but appears to make progress with stimulation, patience and attention. To inquire about adopting Jimmy, please write to Today's Child, Department of Social and Family Services, Parliament Buildings, Toronto 182. For general adoption information, ask your Children's Aid Society. , Afraid o Is the following a true picture of the times? Perhaps not, but there may be more truth than fiction in it for some people. Seems a disgruntled school teacher handed in his resignation with the following comments: "In our public schools today, the teachers are afraid of the principals, the principals are afraid of the superintendents, the superintendents are afraid of the board, the board members are afraid of the parents, the parents are afraid of the children and the children are afraid of nobody. When the above comments are considered in the light of some of the Hallowe'en antics in Ontario communities, there is reason to suggest the teacher wasn't too far off the mark. In Milton, for instance, the Riot Act had to be read after mobs of young people broke between 50 and 60 windows, set fires, tossed vegetables at Councillor Tom MacMillan may have been slightly embarrassed last week when some of his own words came back to haunt him during a discussion over the local dump. A committee headed by MacMillan had been asked on July 19 to come up with recommendations regarding a proposal that industrial users should be charged a special dump fee. The matter had apparently slipped his mind. This prompted Councillor Bruce Shaw to point out that this constituted "poetic justice" in view of the fact MacMillan had urged in the past that some system was needed to ensure that council's wishes and decisions were actually being carried out. MacMillan has pointed out on past 'Tis the season to be wary. That's right — wary not merry. Christmas just isn't what it used to be — yule logs, electric lights, on the tree, holly, mistletoe,CarO1S-,,i gaga „Claus !and all that sort of seasonal T-stuff. Joy, innocence, a C . 7 1•172° Take Christmas tree lights for instance. They're a No-No! .on all artificial trees. The fire department would rather you didn't use them at all. As for the trees, keep them out of the house if possible — They're a big enough hazard out there in the woods. The yule log used to be so comfy and cheery but today it only adds to the pollution problem. As for the unguided mistletoe, it could have serious implications for the population explosion. The flowing bowl is definitely As the two great wars of this century move gradually out of memory and into the pages of history books, our annual Remembrance Day recurs with alarming rapidity, for the veteran. There was nothing "great" about either of those wars, except for their size. Yet, the old sweats call their war the Great War, and the middle-aged sweats have to settle for the title World War II. The name of the day has been changed from Armistice Day to Remembrance Day, A good change. But I'm glad they haven't changed the date. November 11th is an ideal time to remember. It's usually cold, wet and gloomy. Even the skies seem to weep at the folly of man. It's difficult to conceive of hearing those hallowed cliches; "fallen comrades"; "In Flanders 6165C,,,,VACOMMAIMPM, Times Established 1873 nobod y passing cars and pedestrians, etc., etc. The scene at Goderich wasn't much better. Reports indicate one policeman was physically assaulted and sortie of the abusive language being heaped on people by young people — some of them 14 and 15-year-old girls — was shocking,. We hesitate to suggest the majority of kids in the gangs were bent on destruction in their own communities. However, they did indicate by their actions they are "followers" and their deeds were inexcusable. They may not be afraid of other people, as the teacher suggests, but perhaps they should be afraid of themselves. Unfortunately, the actions of a few will be used as a brand against all young people in Goderich and Milton. That's the sad plight of young people everywhere when some of their contemporaries get out of hand. occasions that many motions and decisions are made and end up without any action being taken because no one was named to handle the chore or those named had not carried through on their directives. We hope his embarrassment is short-lived and that it merely adds further ammunition to his contention that some system is needed to ensure that duties handed out to various committees are in fact undertaken. It's not that difficult to ensure. Each member receives a printed copy of the minutes of each meeting, and if they all checked back through the minutes every couple of months it would be easy to determine if there were items still in limbo. out. If you drink, don't drive. Better still, if you drive — don't drive. That leaves us with the Christmas dinner. Wait! Drop that fork! Don't take a chance. With all those additives, cyclamates, calories and mercury the 'good old Christmas dinner becomes a meal of death. Besides somebody somewhere has likely got a cranberry boycott on the go. Well, you wouldn't be able to wash the dishes because detergent is a dirty word. Of course, you can always go to church. On second thought, better check with your psychiatrist. See what he can do about your guilt complex when you know you're not going to be around again until Easter. — Contributed Further ammunition Wary Christmas! Men went willingly to .440/MPMVSMgriAS.M014$.,,,,,. Advocate Established 1881 fields the poppies grow,.."; At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we shall remember them..."; "lest we forget...", on a hot day in July. But I'm not being sardonic when I refer to hallowed cliches. They are cliches, but they are also hallowed, and they mean a great deal to the men - and many women - who gather once a year to remember that the cream of Canadian young men, in two generations, was skimmed off by a brutal fate on faraway fields. It's hard to believe in these days of the burning of draft cards, of draft dodging, that in those two geat wars, Canadians went not only willingly, but in most cases eagerly, to fight in a war 3,000 miles away, against an unknown enemy, for hazy reasons. At least, with hindsight, the reasons were hazy. But at the time, they were crystal clear. The Kaiser was out to destroy the British Empire. Good enough. Hitler was out to stomp across the civilized world in jackboots. Clear. Let's stop the sods. We didn't fight to subdue anyone, as the Russians, Ger- mans, Japs, Italians have done. We weren't out to conquer new territories. We were out to prevent someone from subduing us, or conquering our territory. In both wars, there was a minority who "joined up" for leas than heroic reasons: to get away from a nagging wife; to avoid the law; to escape a boring job. But in the first great war, Canadians literally flocked to the colours, swamping recruiting offices. In that war ; they showed a dash and elan and fortitude, once in action, that made them respected — Please turn to page 5 MirlfonNUNINUMMOSTAVAVAMM Amalgamated 1924 war f