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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1975-05-14, Page 16• .:,1.1,..44,144414 • Shut-Gain Makes Many Mineral FOrm.ulas,'.and your dealer stocks... what you need in .your area. Shui-Gain Research shoVvs the need for a variety of mineral mixes to meet the basic differences in. feeding conditions. aCross thecounlry. And because.ininera I's should he selected .not only by where y ou feed, but also by w/o/ you feed, ask your Shur-a.ain dealer for those. Shur-Gain MineralS best suited to your region. • ., ,Shur-Gain' Minerals offer the advantages of; range of choice, quality ingredients and modest price. Ask forthem'hy name. Shur-.Gain .'...tor the modern tarmeF. Anderson Flax Products Limited PHONE 528-2026 LUCKNOW Use hot water wisely Save energy...Save money Apart from home heating, a family usually consumes the most energy in produCing hot water. Here are lust a-few small things you can dO, that can I add up to a considerable energy saving. TUrn off hot waterjaps so they don't drip, fill clothes washers to match the size of the load, wait until you have a full load before using a dishwasher and remember showers usually require less 'hot water than baths. Try not to use more hot water than you need. The Cascade electric water heater will give you a dependable supply of hot water, but it's up to you to use it wisely, your hydro WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1975 TIiE .T4/CKNOW'RENTINEI.,, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO .44 N.F.U. NEWS By Mrs. G. Austin Representatives of the National Farmers Union met the House •of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture in April to discuss Bill C-SO, proposed amendments to the Agriculture Stabilization Act. The propesed amendments would change the Act in some tokenways, but would not do the kind of job required for the stabilization of farm prices, in the view of the N.F.U. The true test of any stabilization act is the attitude 'toward stabiliza- tion of its administrators. The current act has appeared to fail - actually it has been the application of the act which has been wanting. The hog- stabilization program which ran from April 1, 1974 to Marc, 31, 1975 was to guarantee producers a minimum margin Of $22.41 per cwt. between the wholesale cost of. feed grain and hog prices on 'a national basis up to a maximum of 1500 hogs per farm. indexing 88. or better.'The $22.41 margin is 90% of the past 5 year average return. " In April, 'May and June the national margin' was below,$22.41 - but producers who marketed hogs hi these months are out of luck, because for'the 12 month period it is certain the average is above ST. HELENS BRIDAL SHOWER On/ Saturday evening, Fran Fuson, bride elect, Was guest of honour at a 'community shower in the .St. Helens Hall. Mrs. Fred McQuillin played several medleys , as the ladies gathered. Mrs. Bob Aitchison Was ,chair- lady for a short program. Readings were given by Mrs. Peter Chand- ler, Mrs. Ross Gammie, Mrs. Witn de. Boer, Mrs, Rickey Humphrey, Mrs. Ross Errington, Mrs. Jim Aitchison and Mrs. Jim Curran. Best wishes were extended to the bride elect and she was assisted by Janet MacPherson and Barbara Aitchison in opening, her gifts. Fran expressed her appreciation and lunch was served at the conclusion of the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Miller, Mrs. Frank McQuillin and Mrs. Fred McQuillin attended the Storey- Torrance Reunion at Moorefield on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Maclntyre of Richmond Hill spent a few days with Miss Isobel. Miller and other relatives. $22.41. Hog farroWings in the first half of 1975 are projected 'to be down 17% across •the country. BROWNIE NEWS -On Tuesday, May 6th the. Brownies opened their meeting with' Brownie Ring. Sharon Struthers was Fairy Queen and the Sixers collected Brownie Gold. Tawny Owl did inspection followed by the Brownie Prayer. The • Pack then played skippin games and Lori Stanley and Debbie. Huffman passed their test for the skipping games. At work period Brown Owl helped some of the Brownies complete their craft; while Snowy Owl had others planting• a flower -to take home to mother. Tawny Owl went shopping• with three of the Brownies, who are still Working on their Thrift Badge. Helen Machityre showed inter- esting things of nature and Rosalea Cameron had her books that she read for Book. Lover Badge. Each Brownie received a letter to take home telling about: the Mother and Daughter banquet on Thursday, May 15th. The meeting closed with Taps. There's nothing better than a balanced budget except a surplus. Dungannon W On Wednesday evening, May 7 Dungannon Women's Institute met in Dungannon United Church for their meeting on Consumer . Affairs. 14 Auburn ladies were present as guests as well as ten local 4-H girls • and several Of their mothers. Following the W.I. Ode, 0 Canada, and the Mary Stewart Collect, Mrs. Graham McNee conducted the' meeting assisted by the, secretary treasurer, Mrs. Harry Girvin. The president welcomed all to the gathering and asked for the roll call "My favourite dairy product", which was answered by 14 meinbers. In the correspondence and business several items were noted. (1) an invitation. to prepare and present the -November birthday party at HUronview; (2) HurOnview June Tea is June 4 in the. afternoon to which donations to the bake table are invited; (3) an 'invitation to attend Blyth 65th anniversary of W.I. on May' 12th at 8 p.m. was accepted; (4) the District annual is to be held in Blyth on Monday, May 26, beginning at 9.30 delegates inelhde the president, Mrs. G. McNee, the district director, Mrs. Wilmer Rutledge and a member, Mrs. Jack Clem- ents. Community singing was enjoyed before the topic, with pianist Mrs. Gordon Finnigan.' As convener of Consumer Af- fairs, Mrs. Elmer Black introduced Mary. Ann Miltenberg, Huron County Dairy Princess, a grade 13 student at Wingham High School who lives on the 9th concession of Ashfield. Mary Ann was pleased to see the 4-H girls and their blouses which they displayed, or modlled. Mary Ann outlined her activities since becoming Dairy Princess Which included attending several rural fairs, and presenting ribbons; interviews and seminars; at the C.N.E. along • with 43 Ontario princesses; and helping to improve communications between the prod- ucer and the consumer. Slides on cheese were also given which stressed • our Health program. Leaflets on cheese were distributed RIPLEY HURON CENTRAL Reporters: Shelley Mason, Debbie Lowry, Mark Liddle. SPORTS. This •past week baseball has started. The girl captains are, Nancy MacDonald, Jenny Regier, Shelley Strauss and Shelley Farrell. The first game took place on Monday with Nancy's team win- ning over Shelley's 'team 7-5. The boys' captains are Brian Gamble, Murray Scott, Doug Quinn and Philip Trepanier. Murray's team beat Brian's team 9-0. GRADE 5-6 Last week Mark Liddle brought in some stones from the beach. Our class plans to polish them and make some jewellery such asp bracelets, rings, necklaces. The stones will be in a rock tumbler for the next 6 weeks: also courtesy of the Clinton office. Mrs. George Errington thanked the speaker on behalf of all ' present, and gave her a gift. Our next regular meeting is June 4 at the home of Mrs. Wilbur Brown, Lucknow. The roll call is to name a province of Canada and its embletri. Courtesies were expressed by Virginia Chisholm for the 4-H girls, and by Mrs.' Haggit for Auburn,.- also Mrs. McN.ee . Following singing the' Queen and W.I. Grace, a social 1/2 hour was enjoyed with lunch hostesses being Mrs. E. Black, Mrs. Clarence McClenag- han, Mrs. Robt. Irvin and Mrs. G. McNee.