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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-12-18, Page 8Knipco.. Heat that beats the others cold. ROY MARTYN RR 1, MITCHELL An Important Message to FARMERS From W. G. Thompson & Sons Buy now and pick up your Seed, Chemicals and Fertilizer requirements in the spring. SAVE $ You'll Be Glad You Bought Early 11140111.13211111P SPECIAL PRICES ON • Patoran • Atrazine * Eptam • 80 W • Sutan • Atrazine Liquid • Lasso • Furdan FROM "HYLAND" • Seed Corn • Seed Barley • Seed Oats • Mixed Grain 85 lb. bags Certified #1 Vernal Alfalfa Ib.95 C Double Cut Red Clover ,a69° Certified Climax Timothy 042c FERTILIZER BAGGED OR BULK 8-32-16 6-24-24 16-16-16 AMMONIUM NITRATE, POTASH, UREA NITROGEN BEFORE YOU BUY GIVE US A TRY Come in and see.us at W. G. THOMPSON & SONS LTD. HENSALL 262-2527 Branches also at Granton and Mitchell MERNER'S MEAT MARKET Dashwood 237-3314 Youth Involvement in the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair "T1S THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY" — The public school students have been busy this past week preparing for Christmas concerts and other festivities of the season. Above, the girls' choir of Stephen Township Public School practices some carols for the school concert Thursday night. From the left: Angela Liehman, Adrienne Vanderworp, Bonnie Nauss, Valerie Finkbeiner, and Barb Mitchell. Miss Karen Wallen is the pianist. Usborne appoints new auditors for township Usborne Township Council decided to`dismiss'A. M. Harper as township auditors for 1975 and appointed the firm of Durst and Vodden of Goderich to replace them at their December meeting, In other business, council voted to adopt the Leyes-Hern drain report on a provisional basis. Three tile drain loan ap- plications were approved by council for a total of $18,100. With regard to a tile drain debenture, council decided to pass a by-law for the debenture and to offer it for sale to the province, A by-law for funding the Down Drain and -the McDougall drain was passed. Annual grants were approved by council to the Kirkton Agricultural Society for $100, to Exeter Agricultural Society $100, to the Salvation Army for $25, to St. John's Ambulance, $25, to the Huron Plowmen's Association, $50, and to the Huron County Historical Society, $15. A tourist spending the night in a small town joined several natives sitting on the porch of a general store. After several futile at- tempts to start a conversation, he finally asked, "Is there a law against talking in this town?" "No law against it," answered one of the men. "But there's an understanding no one's to speak unless he is sure he can improve on the silence," Having been a member of the 1937 Royal Winter Fair Junior Farmer judging team from Middlesex County I'have had a long-standing interest in youth involvement in Canada's greatest Agricultural Fair, The Judging Competition between counties and districts in Ontario has been done away with, to be replaced over the last few years with the selection within the various counties and districts of rural young people to participate in a tour of various types of farms throughout On- tario. This tour provides these keen young people with the op- portunity to see for themselves how to do, or how not to do, ac- tual farming operations. It is certainly a "broadening of horizons" opportunity and has proven to be well accepted and appreciated by the approximate- ly two hundred young people whose tour winds up with a visit to the Royal. The 1975 Queen's Guineas Competition for the best beef calf cared for and shown by an Ontario 4-H Agricultural Club member was the largest in history with 288 entries, The competition attracted the largest audience in the Coliseum of any event, other than the Horse Show, of the 1975 Royal. The $250.00 Grand Champion prize, first set up by King Edward the Seventh when he was Prince of Wales, to he awarded for the development of Agriculture in Ontario, was won by Craig Massey, Wellington County, with his Maine-Anjou — Shorthorn Crossbred steer. The steers in this competition must be sold by auction following the show. The Grand Champion sold for $5.00 per pound to Dominion Stores and weighed 1200 lbs. So one can see why there is such enthusiasm among the 4-H beef calf agricultural club members, and their families, in this out- standing event. The Judge of the competition, Mr. Chas. Davis, of Saskatchewan, explained to the enormous audience and the com- petitors what he was looking for in a steer — one that would yield a high dressing percentage without being so overfinished to require wasteful trimming. He said the calves were of the highest quality he had judged in his last three years consecutive judging of the Queen's Guineas Competition. The other calves in the com- petition sold in a price range of 75C per lb, for the breed cham- pions down to somewhere in the high 40's, but many of the calves, particularly in the first prize awards group, sold in the 50-55c range. Considering the original cost of the calves, the strong feed prices and the enormous amount of work and care given each individual calf, as well as the cost of getting them to Toron- to and then taking a 2% shrink on the scale weight at ringside, it would appear the average price paid for the calves was not as high as it should have been. Nevertheless the experience gained and the opportunity to participate in this outstanding event makes it worthwhile for those fortunate enough to have their calf earn the right, through the county 4-H competitions, to compete at the Royal for the top honours and awards. I was greatly impressed with the involvement of young people in livestock showmanship. For instance, the Canadian Aberdeen Angus Association sponsor a Junior Showmanship Class open to young people between 9 and 21 years of age who own and show a purebred Abetrdeen Angus heifer. This year's competition, with 12 entries, was won by Mike Earley, of Kerwood, age 9. Needless to say he had very proud parents, and grandparents on both sides, as well as many relatives, friends and neighbours, who were proud of his obvious ability in livestock showmanship. This young man has already made a name for himself and I predict we'll hear much more about him in livestock circles as time goes on. The most important aspect of this type of youth involvement is to have such young people carry on in the breeding and raising of high quality livestock. Mr. J. M. Fraser, of Spring Farm Holsteins, Streetsville, Ontario, was honoured by having his por- trait and citation for his con- tribution to Canadian Agriculture presented to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. Jack Fraser, as he is so ,well and favourably known, has By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE THAMES ROAD The CGIT Vesper Service was held Sunday evening with a good crowd in attendance. Mrs. Reg Hodgert was at the organ. The leaders are Mrs. Larry Lynn, Mrs. Rick Mellenger and Mrs. Edwin Kerslake. Most of the girls took part in the service. At the close of the service cake and punch were served. Saintsbury officers remain two years By MRS. HEBER DAVIS SAINTSBURY The December ACW Christmas meeting was held at the home of Hazel Davis. With 12 members present Mary Davis, president called the meeting to order, while members listened to Christmas carols. The Scripture from Luke was read by Joan Greenlee, the Christmas theme was followed in prayer and readings by Cheryl Carroll, Hazel Davis and Mary Davis. Marguerite Greenlee, secretary, read the minutes of the last meeting and took the roll call, which was answered with a scripture verse, It was moved that all officers remain for the next two years. The Christmas gift exchange followed and the mystery prize donated by Marg. Carroll was won by Alexia Tindall; Hazel Eaton thanked the hostess. Personals Mr, & Mrs. Maurice Mac- Donald were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Davis. Mr, & Mrs. Hugh Davis and Mr. & Mrs. Fred Dobbs were guests of Mr, & Mrs. Cecil Lewis at the Shillelagh Lucan, Sunday for the annual Christmas party. Mr, & Mrs. Mervin Elston were guests Sunday with Mr, & Mrs. Heber Davis. Rev. George Hamilton, Glencoe, conducted the sacrament of Holy Communion at St. Patrick's church. Rev. Mrs, Mills took the service at the Glencoe Anglican church. Mr. & Mrs, Earl Greenlee, visited the Stephenson funeral home Sunday to pay their respects to the late Mr. Davies, their cousin. contributed immensely to the development and improvement of modern Canadian Holsteins. His enthusiasm for involving young people in obtaining and showing Holstein heifer calves while he was President of the C.N.E. has resulted in new and greater interest in the Agricultural aspects of the C.N.E. Many of the young peo- ple, encouraged by his continuing sponsorship of this class, have gone on to become purebred Holstein breeders in their own right. One of the others, whose por- trait and citation was made to the Agricultural Hall of Fame, was the late Prof. W. R. Graham, former head of the Poultry Dept. of O.A.C. Dr. Graham really started the research and health programs which now receive so much attention in today's poultry in- dustry. The third and last of this year's Agriculturists to be so honoured was the late Dr. Frank Schofield. He was not only a famous research veterinary scientist, but was also an effective agricultural missionary in Korea for many years where he even- tually died. The Royal Flower Show itself is worth coming to Toronto to see. This year the type of Christ- mas floral decorations, characteristic of several coun- tries of the world, were depicted in several individual displays. The roses, mums and hosts of other beautiful flowers, kept fresh and attractive throughout the show, continue to make the Royal Flower Show the great at- traction it has become. Greater interest in attending the Royal Winter Fair from areas outside Toronto could be generated by promoting bus tours from various central assembly areas. Few people en- joy driving in Toronto's traffic but charter bus operators can provide this service and at the same time provide an opportuni- ty for more Ontario people to enjoy Canada's greatest Agricultural Show. How about Service Clhbs, Women's Institutes, Junior Farmer Clubs, Church groups, or Senior Citizens' groups making plans now for such a trip to the 1976 Royal? You won't be disap- pointed. The Sunday School Christmas Concert will be held Saturday evening at 8 p.m. in the church basement. Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service will be held at Elimville December 24 at 8 p.m. White Gift service The theme of the service was 'Treasures'. Sandra Stewart and Rob Stewart were in charge of the service. The kindergarten class did a number, Bells. Primary class presented a number called Trees. Junior class's contribution was called Cards. Intermediate Class presented Silent Night, Holy Night and the Young People gave a number "Christmas Rose". A story "Sharing Treasures was given by Laurel Hodgert and Diane Hodgert Members of the Sunday School sang two numbers accompanied by Brenda Ballantyne at the piano. The Junior Class recited a poem "The Christmas Question"; Blaine Epp led in prayer; Mrs. Lloyd ' Ballantyne and Mrs. Lorne Passmore received the offering and Sandra Stewart pronouced the Benediction. Personals Mrs. Mary Hodgert of Exeter was a guest over the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Ross Hodgert. Karen Rohde of Exeter spent the weekend with her grand- parents Mr. & Mrs. William Roh- de. Mrs. Ruth Wakem, St. Marys, Miss Ida Hall, London, Mr. & Mrs. Lorne Elford and Michael, Elimville, Mrs. Minnie Elford, Ronald and Doris, were Vests recently with Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bray. The occasion was the 86th birthday of Mrs. William Elford. Mr. & Mrs. Norman Johns of Woodham were Saturday evening supper guests with Mr, & Mrs. William Rohde. Mr. & Mrs. David Passmore, Tom and Jon attended a Christmas family gathering Sunday at the home of Mrs, Irene flaiSt, Exeter, The United Church Women catered at a ball banquet at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre on Friday evening, There were 350 guests in attendance, & Mrs. Bert I3arry, Mrs. Pearl Baynham, London, Mrs, Gertie Moir, Mr, & Mrs. Oscar Ttickey, Hensall were Sunday dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs, Alvin Passmore, Country Style Short Rib and dal Shoulder Roasts Or L. Sirloin Football Steak Hums 1.79LB sl .59 LB 'FRESH BAKING Rhodes White DINNER ROLLS 61' Delmonte 48 oz. Tomato Juice 2/$11 0 FROZEN FOOD York 1/2 gal. 1 gal. ICE CREAM 9 .69 '3.19 PRODUCE Emperor lb. 45' POTATOES 10 lb. 83' CRANBERRIES Two 1 lb. Bogs 99' Florida lANGES 51b. 93' STORE HOURS Fri., Dec. 19 — 9-9 Tues., Dec. 23 — 9-9 Sat., Dec. 20 — 9-6 Wed., Dec. 24 — 9.6 Mon, Dec. 22 — 9-6 Sat., Dec, 27 — 9-6 Specials Effective Till Wed., Dec. 24. 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