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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-11-25, Page 10Page 2 — Wi404111 Advance -Times, Thursday, Nov. 25, 1905 Mastitis Control Program Reduces Disease by Half Stewart Procter Seeks Post of County Warden The Ontario Department of gram. According to Dr. How- GODERICU--Four members Agriculture's mastitis control program was definitely worth the investment, according to Allan Woods, a Thorndale, Oar* tario farmer whose herd has completed the program. "The steps that are neces- sary to control mastitis cer- tainly cost less than infection in cows' udders, The pro- gram's already saved me mon- ey, There's no mastitis in my herd. Farmers who have cooperat- ed in this program are almost universally pleased with the results. The obvious reason for this is a definite increase in milk production with the added advantage of a substantial re- duction in the cost of veterin- ary treatments and antibiotics. The milking procedure is less burdensome and, in many cases, when the number of mastitis cases has lessened, milking time has been shorten- ed. To many of these farmers, the phrase "sanitation barrier" has a new and practical mean- ing. That is, by setting up sanitation barriers in the milk- ing procedure, new infection bas virtually ceased and old outbreaks have been brought un- der control. Since the mastitis control program was instigated ten months alto, 101 herds have en- rolled, with 117 of the herds (3, 300 cows) already complet- ing the six-month control pro - of this year s county council, instead of the usual two or three, are candidates for the wardenship in 1000. Just before close of the November session, Warden Glenn Webb called up» on intending candidates to make known their intentions. Council heard from Stewart Procter, reeve of Morris; Tom Leiper, reeve of Hullett; Ernest Talbot, reeve of Stanley, and Kenneth Stewart, reeve of McKillop. The choice will be made by the members in a roll call vote at opening of the January ses- sion. Brig. F. A. Clift, reeve of Bayfield, announced retire- ment but hoped to return in a couple of years or so. Brig. and Mrs. Clift expect to travel ex- tensively in the coming year. Warden Webb has asked that some member of his township acrd Neely, Extension veterin- arian, 52.1 percent of these cows had mastitis when first en* rolled. During the enrollment period, the incidence of this disease was cut in half, In some herds, mastitis was virtually eliminated or reduced to such a low degree that it ceased to he a problem or hazard to the herd.. Why wasn't the recovery more than fifty percent? "Some of the dairymen who enrolled failed to carry out our recom- mendations," ecom-mendations," reported Dr. Neely. "The mastitis problem not only remained, but, in some instances, it increased." Yet, there was still a fifty - percent reduction' In Ridge - town area alone, the percent- age of infected cows diminish- ed from d3.5 percent of the cows enrolled to 15 percent in the program's final test. Two Presentations Made Al Holstein Club Annual Eldon Bradley of the Amber- ly area was elected president of the Huron County Holstein Club Monday, succeeding, Harold Gaunt, of R. R. 2, Lucknow, Other officers: Vice-presi- dents, Thomas Hern, Granton; Allister Broadfoot, Seaforth; secretary -treasurer, Ross Tre- MASSEY-FERGUSON TRACTORS MULTIPOWER SHIFT ON THE GO 35.50 & 65 Gas or !Seise( Super "90" Deisel Manure Spreaders, Loaders Drills, Discs, Cultivators Hay. Balers, Mowers, Plows. y Feed Carts, Farrowing Crates, Hog Feeders, Water MASSEY-FERGUSON Bowls. NEW AND USED EQUIPMENT DIONE HARVESTERS CHAS, HODCINS MASSEY-FERGUSON SALES & SERVICE WINGHAM PHONE 357-1440 PIONEER This year Pioneer line of 1 chain saws offers a model for every need. 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Honor list certificates for highest standing in the county were presented: Top two year old, Mrs. William Storey, R. R. 2, Seaforth; H. B. Daniels, R. R. 2, Bluevale; three year old, Allister Broadfoot, R. R. 3, Sea - forth; D. S. Farquhar, R.R. 1, Clinton; mature cow, E. F. Bell, R. R. 1, Blyth, Allister Broadfoot. Receiving high herd produc- tion certificates: Top herd over 20 records, Ross Marshall, Kirkton, Harvey Daniels; herd under 20 records, Allister Broadfoot, George Hayden, Gorrie. Ross Marshall of Kirkton, national director, said breeders are selling some of the good cattle they should be keeping themselves. A mastitis workshop was an- nounced, to be held by early spring. A desk pen set was presented to retiring president Harold Gaunt and a master breeder's cane to George Hayden of Gor- rie, the highest honor accord- ed any Holstein breeder. FOA Directors Hold Meeting BELGRAVE — The directors of the Morris Township Federation of Agriculture met last Wednes- day evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fear. Jim Spivey was in charge. Minutes and treasurer's reports were read by Mrs. Fear. Several motions were passed, including that Mrs. Fear re- main as secretary -treasurer, and that the bank account could be changed to the Wingham Bank. It was decided to again spon- sor a bus trip, preferably the first w eek in June. The committee in charge will be Mel Mathers and Carmen Craig. Ted Fear volun- • teered to pick up the picnic ta- bles from the Federation Park and store them for the winter. The meeting was adjourned and euchre was enjoyed. Lunch was served. Nudist Catnp: A place where people go to air their differ- ences. Corn silage has kept in a trench silo for 14 years and come out with a good color and good smell, council accept nomination as reeve. Reeve Clifford Dunbar of Grey, who opposed Mr. Webb for the 1965 wardership, ex» pressed the views of council members in commending the warden for the able manner in which he had conducted busi- ness. "We have enjoyed your humor," he said; "it has re- lieved many tense situations." After thanking Mr. Dunbar for his kind words and also his cooperation through the year, Warden Webb continued: "Coun- cil must continue to investi- gate the possibility of changes in this county, not being pan- icked into them or pressured in- to them, I believe strong,y in the county form of government, and believe it best serves the needs of all our people, but fu- ture councils must be prepared to make changes where bene- ficial to the people, provided they do not cause any financial hardship. "Next year's council will have a busy year. The work continues to increase each year; and the plowing mate' 'ill make more work for a,� mem- bers of council. "I said last year if anymem- ber of Stephen council was nominated for reeve 1 would not oppose him, and I hope one will be nominated. "I hope when the history of Huron is finally published I will still be able to read it,and if not, that some member will read it to me. This has been a goal for eight years in coun- cil. "I thank our staff -- a won- derful group of people. I have come to appreciate them more. Mr. Berry has been most ef- ficient, also Bill Hanly. My best wishes to you all, and I hope you have successful nom- inations and elections. My best wishes to next year's warden." All four candidates for the wardenship cited their exper- ience in township and county council. Reeve Stewart Proc- ter said it is 13 years since Mor- ris has had a warden. "I ex- pect to have some worthy op- ponents, " he said, "but we are the best of friends and intend to continue that way." Reeve Tom Leiper entered Hullett council 16 years ago and has been in county council six years, It is 22 years since Stanley was honored with the warden - ship, Reeve Ernest Talbot said. Reeve Kenneth Stewart said he was in the unique position of representing McKillop and playing host to the plowing match. "I have had requests that I allow my name to stand for the wardenship,'' he said. "I am in hopes that this large event coming to Huron will show the people of Ontario and neighboring provinces and states what we have to offer in Hur- on -- good land, good roads, hydro and abundance of water -- and that our towns will gain more industries, very necessary for Huron. I have served in council for six years. I have discussed with my wife and family whether I should take this step, and they agree I shall have the time necessary to do the job." Grub -a -Gram A new idea hit upon by the Livestock Conservation Inc. will try to stir producers into taking more action on costly cattle grub damage. Beginning this fall, a new program will see that the evidence of grub damage is put right back into the hands of the man who sold the cattle. Livestock Conservation Inc. is asking U.S. packers to fol- low the "Grub -O -Gram" plan of reporting the amount of grub damage back to the man or agency who sold the animal, Presumably this will be the commission man at a central market or to the owner if the sale was direct. Either way, the aim is to get word back to the cattleman who raised or fed the animals Wood Production Has Great Value In Huron Dist. GOPBRICH--Wood produc- tion in this part of Ontario has a value in millions annually, county council was told by Lar- ry Scales, of Stratford, district forester. ;'We are trying to find out where hardwood products go when marketed from woodlots," he said. "In the 10 counties of Huron district — roughly Owen Sound to Goderich -- in any year the value of factory de- livered furniture produced can be $20,000,000; so it is a big industry, and certainly we are going to have to do more work to preserve the woodlots which produce maple, elm, birch and beech. "As long as you have drain- age and fertilizer you can grow good crops, and there is bound to be some pressure from people wanting to clear the land. There may have to be a court test of the bylaw." Mr. Scales said no land was acquired in the year ending March 31 last. Total area of the county forest stands at 1,366 acres, Mr. Scales agreed with Reeve Stewart Procter, Morris, that "we should be working more with established woodlots. Every forester in southern On- tario is concerned about this." At the Sheppardton tract, 24, 000 white pine were plant- ed. On the Robertson tract, a special research planting of poplar was set out on two acres in the fall of 1964. These were hybrids from Denmark, Italy and Sweden, and not charged to the county. They may make veneer logs eventually. Huron Farmers, Keen Businessmen GODERICH—Huron main- tains its position as one of the highly specialized agricultural areas of the province, D. H. Miles, agricultural representa- tive said in his report to county council. Statistics for 1964, prepared for exhibitions at the international plowing match, indicate that Huron was first in improved farm land, with 637,- 068 acres, and had the largest number of commercial farms with 4, 358. In total cattle, Hur- on was second with 197, 400, third in swine and again first in poultry. This county was second in all field crops, first for dry beans, third in corn for fodder, second with mixed grain, flax and barley. "Our farmers are keen busi- nessmen and are producing at a very high level," the report stated. "To keep it that way our people are very interested in farm management, and in the 1964-65 season there are three courses being provided, with an enrolment of 120 farm- ers in the three classes at Cred - ton, Clinton and Wingham, " Our 4-H leaders are the best in the country," declared Don Pullen, assistant represen- tative, addressing council on the junior extension program. This year, 395 4-H Agricultur- al Club projects were started by boys and girls in Huron, and 91.5% were completed. Certif- icates for voluntary leadership will be presented to two 4-H leaders for five years' service, to two for 10 years and seven for 15 years or more. Miss Diane Liddiard, home economist, reported that the 4-H Homemakfng,Club enroll- ed 449 girls, of whom 423 (in 41 clubs) completed the course. B.C. INDIANS MADE COMPLICATED MASKS The most elaborate ritual masks employed by North Am- erican Indians were those of the British Columbia Coast. These were large wooden masks, re- presenting both animal and hu- man heads. In some instances, the wearer could manipulate strings to roll the eyes and open and snap shut jaws. Other head masks contained different masks within, which the Indian ritual dancer could' change at will. Directors Report Successful Year GORRIB--The directors of the Howick Agricultural Society held their final meeting for the year in the Gorrie Orange Hall. The president, Robert Con- nell asked for the financial re- port, which showed an increase of over $100.00 in prize money awarded from the previous year, School Fair exhibits claimed 98 per cent of prize money awarded. The all-over picture of 1965 Fair was very favorable.. Reports were given by the directors on all sections show- ing an increase in exhibits and quality. 4*H Club interest is also on the increase, The District No. 8 annual meeting of Ontario Agricultural Societies (Perth -Huron) was an- nounced for November 10th, in Clinton. The annual meeting of the Howick Agricultural Society will be held in Fordwich the latter part of January 1966. Crop Report BY D, 8, PULLIEN, Assistant Ag, Rep, Practically all livestock have been housed in preparation for the winter in Huron County. Livestock feed supplies on the farm are adequate, In fact, some surplus hay has been pur- chased locally by farmers in Eastern Ontario, Farm water supplies are more favourable this year. Most of the corn erop is now harvested. Cooler weather would improve farm conditions, Meanwhile grain driers are still busy, There is still some fall work to be completed in Huron, "Look, we're surrounded by cannibals," "I hope they don't find out we're actors." "Why?" " Well, you know how well everybody likes to eat boiled ham!" TURNBERRY TOWNSHIP Municipal NOMINATIONS NOTICE is Hereby given that the Annual Meeting for the Nomination of Candidates to fill the offices of Reeve, Four Councillors, and Two Members of the School Board of the Township School Area for the Township of Turnberry for the year 1966, will be held at THE COMMUNITY HALL IN THE VILLAGE of BLUEVALE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF TURNBERRY from 1 to 2 o'clock in the afternoon, on Friday, November 26, 1965 That in case there should he more than the necessary number of candidates proposed and a poll demanded, polls will be open from 9 o'clock a.m., until 5 o'clock p.m., on Monday, December 6, 1965 AT THE FOLLOWING PLACES .THAT IS TO SAY: POLLING SUB -DIVISION NO. 1—D.R.O., Eleanor Walker; Poll Clerk, Les. McDougall. Mary Roberts' Residence, Lower Town. POLLING SUB -DIVISION NO. 2--D.R.O., Mary Lowis; Poll Clerk, Mina McCracken. Community Hall, Bluevale. POLLING SUB -DIVISION NO. 3—D.R.O., Harold Grant; Poll Clerk, Fred Lewis. Turnberry Township Shed, B Line. POLLING SUB -DIVISION NO. 4--D.R.O., Lorne Metcalfe; Poll Clerk, Mabel Goldrich. Mrs. Dunkin's Residence, Glennanan. JOHN V. FISCHER, Clerk. Clerk's Office, Turnberry, November 17, 1965. 18-25b IF YOU BELIEVE IN CORN SILAGE 5 • • r 1 • 4 i • i You need SHUR-GAIN 40%o Dairy Silasupplement Sweetened. By feeding SHUR-GAIN 40%6 Dairy Silasupplement Sweetened you get the best out of your corn silage and the most out of your milk tows. Drop in soon at your local SHUR-GAIN Feed Ser- vice Mill. We'll outline the SHUR-GAIN Dairy Silasupplement Program and how it can work on your farm, cAilisto) dairy Silasupplement • Wingharn Feed Mill DIAL 367.3060 WINGHAM, ONT.