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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-07-30, Page 2BOX 4 7 3 The Art and Practice of Bricklaying Editor, Wingham Advance:Times, Mr. R. 3, Deachman writes, "A Bricklayer in Holland lays 1,500 bricks a day; in Canada he lays 500". There is surely something grievous- ly wrong with this sentence, It is in distressful needs of amplification and elucidation. As it stands, one would be justified in translating or pera- phrasing it as follows. "A bricklayer working in Holland lays 1,500 bricks a day, he comes over to Canada and he lays only 500." I ask, therefore why this condition? Is the climate responsiblefor it? Is the Holland brick, the same siZe as the Canadian? Is it made of the same stuff? How many hours a day does the Holland bricklayer work? When Mr. Deachma,n has answered these questions one may almost intelligentiy be prepared to discuss the situation as he attempts to show it. I do trust he will oblige. ' As to the very, very silly question he asks viz: "whether you prefer to live in a country where bricklayers lay 1,500 bricks a day or in one where they lay only 500". My answer would be, "it would depend entirely on just how the other 99 per cent of the population conducted themselves'. Yours truly, Jas. G, Webster. Wingham, July 26, 1952. CROP CONDITIONS FOR JULY Field crop prospects in Ontario at July 1st were considerably below normal . The best crop situation in the province appears in Bruce, Grey and Sinicoe counties, Manitoulin and the other districts of Northern On- tario, where the weather during June was quite favourable for growth. The amount of rainfall during June amounted to 1.07 inches at Southamp- ton in Bruce County, as against 2.64 inches in June a year ago. For the province as a whole, the condition of field crops at july 1st, expressed as a per cent of normal, was reported by farm correspondents as follows:--fall wheat 91%; spring wheat, oats and barley 81%; fall rye 94%; mixed grains 84%; dry beans 81%; soybeans 89%; buckwheat 87%; Potatoes 88%; turnips and mangolds 81%; hay crops 85%; pastures 86%; corn for husking 86%; corn for fod- der 89%. Fall wheat cutting was general in Essex, Kent and Larnbton during the week of July 7th ,and became fairly general throughout most of the South- ern counties the week of July 14th. This crop was better established and further advanced than the spring grain crops and consequently yields were not nearly as greatly affected by the lack of rainfall in Southern and Central Ontario during June. In some counties the yield will be almost normal, and for the province as a whole, about 90% of normal. The grain is of a very good quality but straw is rather short. Spring grains showed the most serious effects of the dry spell which prevailed throughout a very large pertion of Southern Ontario. As a result the condition of oats, barley, and spring wheat was only 81% of norm'al at July 1st, and mixed grains 81% for the province as a whole. The straw is exceptionally short this seas- on and this product will be in scarce supply. These crops have now headed out and a few fields are already cut. There,ha,ve been several good showers received in all parts of Ontario- be- tween June 28th and July 10th ,and this moisture will assist greatly in the filling of the spring grain crops. Hay crops matured earlier than Usual this season and at the end of Jene most counties in Old Ontario had completed from 50% to 75% of their operations, AL July 15th, this work was nearing completion in Old Ontario, but was just commencing in the Northern districts. The yield varies considerably throughout the province with the overall production estireated at 85% of normal. Quality is .eaceptionally high, however, and this will help to make up for the de- ficiency of supplies so that most counties Will have supplies along with some carryover of oId hay for their winter feeding program. Forage har- vester machines and hay balers have, increased greatly in numbers this year, There has been a great deal more grass silage this year than ever before. Pastures were good during the entire month of June in those parts of Ontario which had good supplies ;of moisture during June, but Were becoming quite dried out anci„, burnt in the dry belt towards the end of Tjhuenea,Mount of whole Milk used in Ontario for the production of cream- erY butter 'and Cheddar cheese during June is estimated at 33340,600 pounds as compared with 333,780,000 in June 1951, a decrease of .15%, FIFTEEN YEARS AGO At St, Paul's Sunday School on Sun- day morning a presentation was made to Mr. Barney Browne, of a hand- some Bible, in recognition of his faithful services as superintendent of St. Paul's Sunday School for the past four years. Mr. )3rowne, who left for Willowdale on Monday, received the well-wishes of all present. The rector, Rev. E. L. Roberts, spoke of the splendid work done in the parish by Mr, Browne, and regretted losing such a valued helper. Miss M. Preston read the address and the presentation was made by Miss D. Fells. On MAdaY, Mrs. John Campbell had many callers and received many gifts and congratulations, the occasion being her 91st birthday. A year ago, when Mrs. Campbell celebrated her birthday, we visited her and found her bright and cheerful for her years and this past year has been kind to her as we noticed little change in this grand old lady when we called to congratulate her on her 91st birthday, The game scheduled with Lucknow here on Tuesday was called off as the, Sepoy gang have given up the ghost in the Bruce league. According to some reports all Lucknow games will be counted as wins for their oppon- ents. This methid of calculation if used is most unusual as the usual rule is that all games played count as scored. If this is followed it will put the Hurons on the spot with just two more games to play as have Allen- ford who lead them under this method of figuring Miss Norma Coutts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Coutts, has been re-engaged as teacher of SS No. 9, Hallett. Miss Coutts is at present taking a summer course at Western University, London. LUCKNOW SELLS P75,000 DEBENTURES The village of Lucknow has sold $275,000 of 5% debentures maturing in 20 instalments to J. L. Graham & Co. Ltd,, Toronto, at a price of 102.11 and interest which is a cost basis of ap- proximately 4.76%. These debentures which are being issued to provide funds for the erection and equipment of a, high sehool are issued on behalf Of the Lucknow High School District ceMprisiag the village of Lueknow and parts of the Townships of Cul- ross, Greenock, Kinloss, Ashfield and West Wawanosh. In vigev of prevail- ing financial condttions it is consider- ed Lueknow reteived an excellent price for the issue. PEST CONTROL * Ants Ant Traps 35c 3 for 1.00 Ant Check Traps 25c 10% D.D,T. Cones 50c Mosquitoes • Insect Repellant 49c 6-12 Repellant 59c Skeeter Skatter 65c Velvetta Repellant 49c House Flies Insect Bombs 98c, 1,49 3 Green Cross Spray D.D.T. 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Salkeld and Mrs. Irving Hunter, of Goderich and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Salkeld and Janice, of Isham, Sask,, were visitors recently with Mrs. Gordon and other relatives. Mr. Bill MacPherson, who is, sail- ing on the Royalton, was home for the week-end. About sixty enjoyed the wiener roast under the auspices of the ited Church Sunday School at Lorne Woods' on Tuesday evening. Rev, W, J. Watt, of Whitechurch, preached in the United Church last Sunday. There will be no services for the next two Sundays. Miss Margaret MacPherson, Reg.N., and Mrs. MacFarlane, of Lucknow, left by bus on Thursday for a visit with their aunt at Roundup, Montana. Mr. and Mrs. N. Todd and childran, of Stratford, and Mr, and Mrs. D. J. McIntosh, of St. Catharines, were vis- itors with Mrs. D. Todd, They, with Mrs, Todd, left on Monday for visit with relatives at Pigeon, Mich, Mrs. John Webster, of Toronto, is a visitor with Mrs. Cranston and Mr. M. 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TWO THE WIN GHAIYI ADVANCE-TIMES 'Wednesday, July *Op EltrOtvart Ci,riutrs Wenger Brothers, Publishers, W. Barry Wenger, Editor Published at Wirighana Ontario r Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Authorized as Second Class Mail Post Offiee Dept, Subscription Rate -- One Year s2,50, Six Months $1,25' in advance U. S. A. $3.00 per year Foreign Rate $3.50 per year Advertising Rates on application ANTI-NOISE BY-LAW One of the complaints that seems to crop up time and time again in the course of the year is that of noise. You wouldn't expect noise to he a problem in a small town but it is. If the number of people who are annoyed at some time during the night by unnecessary noises were to come forward at once, there wouldn't be any doubt about the need for an anti-noise by-laW. The worst offenders are horn-tooters, who, for lack of something better to do, beat a very 'unmusical tune on their horns during the late evening hours when working people are trying to sleep. Residents in aPid around the main street suffer the worst but even those several streets away aren't spared during these hot summer nights when the windows and doors are open. We often wonder also if there isn't a better way to call the firemen to out-of-town fires than by sounding the siren. Those who live near the town hall are often rudely awakened by the screaming of that siren during the early morning hours. It is harder on the older folks and we know of children who are badly frightened by the wailing of the siren. If the siren was used only for local fires, and by that we mean right in Wingham or a radius of two miles, it would seem more sensible. However., for a fire in a place.such Whitechurch, we can't see the need for the siren. A warning system that rings in the homes of the seven or eight men on the rural brigade might he * * DANGEROUS PURSUIT fire engines by auto. In fact we might say it most popular pastimes. It is also a dangerous hall to follow tht fire trucks have almost made it im- we understand the natural , curiosity and desire to follow TWENTY-FIVE fire might mean the loss of property or at the very worst, possible for the fire reels to get out on the street. While the red engines, it is one that could easily cause fatalities, the loss of lives. Stop and think how you would feel if your auto was in collision with the fire truck or in any way contribute,d to its failure to reach a fire. Think how your children in danger. How would you feel if one of the you would feel if it was your home that was. burning or firemen lost his grip on the rear of the truck and you were unable to stop in time to avoid running over him? There have been times when cars rushing to the town Any delay to the firemen in reaching the scene of a It is a common practice in most towns to one. There are some whose duty or job it is to chase the reels. These are such as doctors, newsmen, police, etc., who have legitimate right to be there. r or that matter why anyone who doesn't have to, would want to get up in the middle of the night from a nice comfortable bed, escapes us. If a person doesn't have to, why should he? That is probably the answer ; they don't have to. Any man who chases fires should apply for a positioni with the fire brigade and he will soon get a stomach full of fires and chasing them. The ladies should stay home with a good'book. * * LIKES SMALL COMMUNITIES There is an increasing tendency on the part of in- dustry to locate in smaller centres. Some times such a policy results in increased cost to industry from the stand- point of dollars and cents, but at the same time there are benefits which more than offset the cost. The treasurer of one large nationally known organiz- ation sets out just what than benefits are and the part they play in the decision to avoid as much as possible the large centres. According to the treasurer, his company has found that the practice of locating M small communities has certain advantages. "V or one thing there is less social discrimination in small places between people of different income levels. People live closer together, When people go to the same church and their children go to the 'same school. they get to know each other pretty well. We feel that when our. managers can know their employees and vice versa, our industrial relations will be on a better plane. Huron D;xpositord necessary. Fottmatelv here in Wingham we are not bothered by excessive noise from trains. and for this we are thank- ful. Another source 'of constant irritation is the auto- mobile cowboys who gun their four-wheeled steeds through the streets with a Toar like a Harvard aircraft taking off. We are beginning to believe that' mufflers are a thing of the past, and some of our modern autos sound like tractor trailers. While the sound might .please the owner of said vehicle and give him, a sense of power and excitement, it gives would-he sleepers a pain in the neck, and many sleepless hours. If an anti-noise by-law is possible here we would be all for it, A few tickets to the right people would do a lot for establishing a reign of quiet, restful nights in Wing- ham 'A Come to think of it, is it really necessary for the pilots of those Harvard aircraft to change pitch over town? Must write to the commanding officer at Centralia and warn him that future offenders might be getting tickets. Get your aircraft warmed up, Chief. YEARS AGO The cern crop was slightly beloW normal at the end of June, but ha$ grown rapidly during the first two weeks of July, Which have boon ex- treinely hot with several good raffia. Prices received by farmers for practically all agricultural produCtS Were considerably lower at june 15th r 195a, as eomPared With the seine date diart# ist$40,4111100.4•604.0whi.6.1.whowyawitAmpluimitootionft.d a year age4 ono With three members of the Federal Cabinet in attendance, Liberals of the district met here today for "organiza- tion" in preparation for the North Huron by-election, brought about by the death of J. W. King, Progressive member. The meeting, given a par- iamentary atmosphere by the pres- ence of Hon. James Malcolm, Hon, W. D. Puler and Hon. J. C. Elliott, was held, it is common property, for the purpoee of considering what could be done' in the way of getting the Liberals and Progressives together to defeat George W. Spotton, Conserva- tive candidate. The "getting together" procedure, Liberals hope, is to have the Progressives withdraw Sheldon Bricker, Fordwich, named some time ago as Progressive candidate. Ea vs expensive but it would be worth its cost. E,very time the in the centre, a few shade trees, and of 'some seating accommodation, it would fire siren sounds, people wonder about the security their homes, their businesses and their families. They , -could not be heavy. What is now I bNe appreciated by many, and the cost worry any more than is called the "Park" might then be de-shouldn't be subjected to this voted to recreation, and properly fitted Up, would serve a useful pur- pose. To have a neglected plece of ground, grown over with weeds and tall grass, so near our fine Town Hall and Postoffice, is not credit to the town. Next year's property committee might do worse than to take this Imatter into their serious considera- tion. Thursday of this week will be Wing- ham"s Civic holiday, and of course our citizens will loyally observe it, stores, banks, etc all being closed. has been ascertained that the rumour that there was smallpox in Kincar- dine, has no foundation, hence there will be no danger in spending the day at the lakeside. The special train will leave at 9.15 a.m. Baskets, etc, properly labelled to be at the station not later than nine o'clock. The Citizen's Band will acCompany the excursion. What a pretty little park might be made of the waste ground in the rear of the Town Hall! Instead of being an eyesore ,a place for weeds, old truck, etc., that same little spot might I be made a beauty spot. Properly 1 levelled, and sodded, with a fountain On Monday, Mayor Spotton having a Business College pupil in sight in Turnberry, invited R, S. McGee, Coun. Bone and the editor of the Advance to ride out with him in his auto. Be- fore returning, the village of Tees- water was visited, and all enjoyed the ride very much indeed The home chase the . • . trip of ten miles was made in twenty is one of minutes; very good time, we. should say. When the speed of thirty-eight miles an hour was struck, the editor and Cum, Bone held on to the cushion of the seat. Malcolm Alexander McCallum, Pro- gressive, of South Bruce, has filed notice of appeal at Osgoode Hall from the judgment of the Rota Court Justices Rose and Fisher disqualify- ing him as a member of the legia- lature, Acting on his behalf, Roe- buck and Newton, barristers, paid into court $100. The notice of appeal submits the judgment- given on July 16 was against the evidence. It claims that evidence Was improp- erly admitted and that the judges erred in finding him guilty of com- mitting a corrupt practice. Mr. Mc- Callum further submits that the judg- es erred in finding that the acts of the respondent, if amounting to a corrupt practice, do not fall within the saving provisions of Section 177 of the Ontario Elections Act, Winghara Utilities Commission re- ceived a very pleasing anl satisfactory surprise the other daY, When the Hydro-Eleetric Commission ordered a slight reduction in power rates and in street lighting, and also made a cash return of $2,500, surplus in street lighting service. 8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion 10.00 a.m.—Church School 11.00 a.m.,—Holy Communion 7.u00 p.m.—Quiet Hour