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THE NEW ERA -84th YEAR
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IT IS BEGINNING TO LOOK
as if we may have something
some day at the entrance to
Community Park ... Under the
direction of Ald. "Red" Garon,
the old eyesore of a building
has been torn down and the area
levelled off with bulldozer and
grader . An ancient willow
treehasbeen removed ... This
particular piece of property was
given to the town a few months
ago by the Reliance Oil Comp-
any and good use should be made
of it . . .
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"RED" GARON HAS SOME EX-
ceilent plans up his sleeve in
connection , with the property .. ,
He wants to heve the pond under
the willow rtees cleaned out and
put in shape for use by the
youngsters as a wading pool with
fresh water circulating through
it , . This sounds like a good
idea Another plan would
be to fill it in and make an at-
tractive perk under the willows . .
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WHILE WANDERING IN THE
bush on the farm of Stewart
Baird, Stanley Township, Sunday
Fred Gibson d'iscoveerd something
unique . . It turned out to be
"radiosonde modulator" or met-
eorological weather transmitter,
complete with balloon and para-
chute . . ,
* * *
IN A "NOTICE TO FINDER"
attached on a tag, its stated: "This
' nstrument was released by the
ase Weather Station at Selfridge
Force Base, Michigan, to
btein pressure, temperature and
'nds aloft to a height of ap-
roximately 50,000 feet. It con -
ins an acid battery and is not
be mailed." The notice also
dvised the instrument's destruo-
ion . . . The instrument was
rned over to RCAF Station,
linton . ,
„ r.
MORE POWER TO" CLINTON!"
• tes G. S. Hensley, executive
irector, London Branch, Caned -
an Red Cross Society, comment -
on this town's contribution
otaWng $1,777.08 in the recent
mpaign ... This is about one-
hird of the total receipts of
5,480.78 from twenty -odd other
awns in Middlesex -Huron .
You should indeed be proud,"
r. Hensley emphasizes .
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MAY BE NICE TO VISIT
he Niagara 'Peninsula in bios-
m time -and many local peo-
le did on Sunday, which was
Blossom Sunday" as ewell as
Mother's Day" . . But here
t home, we have a "blossom
e" of our own, all ready for
e looking! The apricot
lossoms emerged first, then the
erries and pears, end there is
profusion of these around now
. The leaves of the trees are
idly corning into full leaf,
• . Truly, a wonderful time
the yeer!
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?VER IN COMMUNITY PARK,
wo livestock barns are now near -
>g completion in the north end
f the area, outside the race
rack . . The westerly one of
Mee is for cattle, erected by the
.griculturai Society . It for-
rerly was the church shed at
'urner's Church, Tuckersmith
township . , The easterly one
for horses, erected by the Turf
`hub , It formerly was the
!ouch shed at Holmesville Unit-
e Church . . The buildings
re about 45 by 80 feet in dimen-
ons, and have concrete bases,,,
!mite an accession to the facil-
les of the Park, especially for
rirs and race meets . ,
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d CASE YOU DON'T REALIZE
, tomorrow is Friday, the 13th,
'. which there usually are four
every year.. The day is
rpposed to be unlucky, so watch
sur step!,
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NE NEVER KNOWS WHAT
tie will find when working with
'other Nature in one's garden,
he other evening Cameron
rector was working in his ger-
m and he dug up what he
aught at first was a rather flat
ece of earth. On closer exam-
ation he found it was a coin.
veered with years' accumulation
corrosion and dirt. On clean -
g the coin it was found to be
United States Bronze Penny
oaring the date 1848. It is not
ten that a coin 'over 100 years
d is found in your own back
trd ...
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COMING EVENTS
Local movie "Stars of the
own," Clinton Town Hall, Fri -
y, May 20; two showings, 7.30-
W p.m. Admission: children
c, adults 45c, tax included.
ane see yourself and your
lends on the screen. Added
orts. 18-19-20-b
RCAF Officers' Wives Auxil-
ry Rummage Sale and home
oking sale, Clinton Town Hall,
Lturday, May 14. Rummage sale
gins at 11.30 a.m., home cook -
g sale at 3 p.m. 19-b
Big Holiday Dance, Looby's
all, Dublin, Tuesday, May 24.
usic• by CKNX Barn Dance
Ing. Dancing 10--1. 19-p.
Crystal Palace Ballroom, Mit-
ell, is a lovely, place to danoe,
'ery Friday night. Music of
,n Robertson and Ranch Boys.
!mission 50 cents. 19-p
St. Paul's Friendship Club An- a
al Blossom Tea in Parish Hall, e
ay 28. Set that date aside. $
19-20-b
CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY
4:LINTON
Huron -Perth Nominee
A. Y. MCLEAN, MBE
Publisher of The Huron Ex-
positor, Seaforth, who was
nominated Liberal candidate
for Huron -Perth riding at a
largely attended convention in
Seaforth Friday evening last.
He defeated Lloyd E. Edighof-
fer, Mitchell merchant, for the
honour. Six others withdrew.
--Engraving courtesy The
London Free Press
CLINTON RCAF
MARKS V -E DAY
WITH EX -PADRE
A former RCAF chaplain at
Clinton, Rev. T. Dale Jones,
rector of St. Thomas Anglican
Church, Seaforth, addressed the
members of two flights of RCAF
Station, Clinton, Seaforth branch
of the Canadian Legion, and
Seaforth District High School
cadets at a special church service
commemorating V -E Day on
Sunday.
"With the advent of V -E Day,
mankind has faced a life situation
and was given the opportunity
to once again plan for the future.
But after four years, we are still
plannieg but none seems to be
able to have faith in each other,"
he said.
The band of RCAF Station,
Clinton, was present. Following
the service, a wreath was placed
on the Memorial in Victoria. Park
by Legion President, Dr. Paul
Brady.
DEMAND LIGHT
FOR FARM LABOUR
WORK IN HAND
Demand for farm labor in
Huron County has been unusualy
light, R. Gordon Bennett, Clin-
ton, agricultural representative
for Huron, stated today. Work
on most farms in the county, he
said, seems this year to be well
in hand for the season.
Seeding of spring grain is com-
Illeted lir Huron, Mr. Bennett
said, and the majority of the
grain is up and growing well.
Prospects for a good hay crop,
he commented, have never been
better. Warm weather has also
brought along the fall wheat,
which looks promising, and pas-
tures are at an advanced stage of
growth for this time of year. '
Fruit growers in Huron, Mr,
Bennett said, are reporting ex-
ceptionally heavy sets of blos-
soms; if weather conditions are
right at polination time, the 1949
apple crop should be a heavy
one.
In the townships which are
carrying out warble fly cam-
paigns, the spray treatment pro-
grams are nearly completed.
Jarrott Bros., Kippen,
Buy Five Holsteins
The highest dispersal sale price
for a Holstein herd yet achieved
this year was made by the Thomas
Crest herd of Hooper Bros„ St.
Marys, which brought an average
of $671 on the sale of 48 head
for a total of $32,210. The top
price for e hull was $7,500 and
for a female $1,250.
One of the good foundation fe-
males of the herd, Susie DeKol
Baroness was purchased by Jar-
rott Bros., Kippen, for $700 as,
an 11 -year-old. A similar sum
was paid by D. W. Shively,
Springfield, for the Very Good
704 lb. cow Joan Keyes Pabnyna.
Jarrott Bros. bought five head in
all, these including the top -
priced bred heifer Echo Tensen
Marie who was Reserve Ail -Can-
adian Junior Yearling in 1947,
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New Goderich School
Referred to Solicitor
Goderich Town Council at the
regular meeting, referred to the
town • solicitor the request of the
Public School Board that final
approval of a by-law to provide
a capital expenditure of $311,000
for a new school be sought from
the Ontario Municipal Board,
Subject to this approval, the
Public School Board has accept-
ed the tender of George Hardie
Company, Toronto, at an esti-
mated cost on the revised plan
of $311,000. Charles Gillen, Lon-
don, is the architect.
The amount covers the estimat-
ed cost of, building furnishings,
rchitects' fees. The lowest tend -
r on the original plans was
368,000, which did not include
furnishings
MAY 12, 1949
ecor
T HE NEWS -RECORD -71st YEAR
Clinton
Day
Special
First Section -Pages 1 to 8
DAY" HERE SATURDAY
Town and C. of C
Welcome Visitors
TO OUR GUESTS ON "CLINTON DAY":
The citizens of Clinton extend a sincere invitation to one
and all to visit our town on "Clintop Day," Saturday next,
May 14.
It will be our earnest endeavour to make this, our second
event of this nature, even more popular than last year,
"Shop whereyou are invited to shop!"
Yours very truly,
(Signed) ROBERT HATTIN '
Mayor,
Town of Clinton
TO ALL OUR FRIENDS: ,
The members of Clinton and District Chasnber of Com-
merce are most happy to welcome again all the people of
Huron County and others on the occasion of our second
Clinton Day on Saturday next, May 14.
The, business people of our town are looking forward to
serving you and trust that our relations will be mutually
satisfactory, not only on this occasion but each and every
time you shop in our town.
(Signed) W. N. COUNTER,
President.
Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce
Pupils Make Good
Showing at Festival
School pupils of Clinton and solo classes, Margaret McDonald,
Goderich; pen and pencil set for
boy competitor showing best
musicianship in piano solo classes,
Beverley Boyes,• Clinton; silver
cup for winner of vocal classes
89, 90 and 91, George Cooper,
Clinton; fountain pen for second
prize winner, boys' voeal classes
67 and 54, Ross Willson, Clinton.
Friday Results
Among results. Friday were:
piano solo, nine years and under,
Bev. Boyes, Clinton, 87, first;
Elizabeth Grange, Auburn, 78,
fourth; Marguerite Lyon, Aub-
urn, 72, fifth; piano solo, 11 and
under, tan Griffiths, Blyth, 79,
fourth; Mavis Steep, Clinton, 78,
fifth; girls' vocal solo, 14 and
under -Ruth Dockstader, Gode-
rich, 81, first; Joyce Hawkins,
Clinton, 801/2, second; three other
competitors; vocal duett, 14 and
under -Marie llefausse and Gwen
Griffith, 80, third in finals; piano
solo, eight and under, Victor
Corran, Clinton, 8th, first; boys'
vocal- solo, nine nntlaientle'r; Ross
Crich, Clinton, 81'x•, first; John
Shaddick, Clinton, 81, second;
youngest solo competitor at
Festival, pictures, to Sandra
Merrill, Clinton, 41.
Mrs. Wendorf s Schools
These are the rural schools
under Mrs, Gertrude Wendorf's
supervision which were success-
ful at Huron County Music Fes-
tival at Goderich last week.
With an enrolment of 20 br
more, Unison Chorus, shield to
No. 7, McKillop, 2nd, No. 8, Mc-
Killop, 3rd, No. 4, McKillop; two-
part Chorus, shield to No. 8, Mc-
Killop, 2nd to No. U.S.S. 5, Hul-
lett, 3rd, No. 6, Goderich; Double
Trio, shield to No. 8, McKillop,
2nd, No. 7, McKillop.
With an enrolment of 20 or
district made an exceptionally
fine showing in the Huron County
Festival of Music which came
to a close in Goderich Friday
evening last.
Reginald Geen, ARTC, RMT,
Oshawa, the adjudicator, remark-
ed ori the great improvement
that has been shown in music in
the rural schools, and commend-
ed the continuance of musical
training in collegiate institutes.
J. 11. Kinkead spoke in behalf
of the contestants. J. A. Snider
spoke of the work done by the
Festival president, Mrs. J. G. Mc-
Dougall, who was presented with
a gift,
Clinton Scbool Showing
Pupils of Clinton Public School,
directed by -Mrs. Bert Boyes,
made an excellent showing at
the Festival which they attended
for the first time. Buses were
supplied by the Public School
Board to transport the children
to and from Goderich.
Wins by :Clinton included .the
chorus by Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8,
competing against Goderich,
Blyth and Seaforth; first in
double trios, three-part singing;
first in grades 3 and 4; first in
Grade 6; first in piano (Bev.
Boyes); second in duett (Gwen
Griffith and Marie Refausse);
first and second in girls(' solo
(F. Aikenheed, Gwen Griffith),
Awards Made
Presentations made after the
programme Friday evening in-
cluded: cash prizes $2 each, do-
nated by Clinton Lions Club for
winners chosen from classes 27
and 28, presented to Diane El-
liott, Mary Curry and Jayne
Ford; Sherlock -Manning Piano
trophy, for highest mark in piano
Melvin Crich Elected
To Barber Executive
Aid, Melvin Crich, Clinton, was
re-elected a member of the ex-
ecutive of Ontario Barbers' As-
sociation et the closing session of
the annual convention in Lon-
don, Otto Maluske, Toron-
to, was re-elected president and
Edwin V. Work, Toronto, secre-
tary.
proposed `Barbers' Bill"
was supported unanimously by
more than 100 delegates. The bill
provides for appointment of board
of three barbers to keep a register
of all qualified barbers in Ontario.
under, Unison Chorus, shield to
No. 4, Tuckersmith, 2nd, No. 5,
Hullett and No. 9, McKiliap, 3rd,
No. 10, McKillop; two-part Song,
shield to No. 5, Hullett, 2nd, No.
9, McKillop, 3rd, No, 17, Hullett;
Double Trio, shield to No. 4, God-
erich, 2nd, No. 9, McKillop, 3rd,
No. 4, Tuckersnith.
Vocal Solo Classes - Rural
Schools (girls) 11 years and un-
der, second, Edith Jones; 14 years
and under, third, Iris Byermann;
nine years and under, first, Jen-
nette Beuermenn, second, Faye
Love; duett, second, Richard and
Jayne Mary Snell, Beth Boyd end
Lois An Somerville (tied);
(Continued from Page Five)
REV. H. R. WILSON
IS SUCCESSOR
TO REV. A. LANE
Rev. ' Andrew Lane, who is
completing 11 years as minister
of Weslty-Willis United Church,
Clinton, has resigned in order to.
accept the pastorate of Brussels
United Church. Rev, Hugh C.
Wilson, the present minister in
Brussels, will be Mr. Lane's suc-
cessor here,
Rev. Mr. Lane came to Clinton
in July 1938 from Forest where
he had been stationed for some
years. Since coming to Clinton
the two younger children of the
family, Miss Agnes and Ronald,
were born. Mr. and Mrs. Lane
have two older children, Miss
Mary, a student at the University
of. Toronto, and Gordon, a stu-
dent at Clinton Collegiate In-
stitute. Rev. Mr, Lane will preach
his farewell sermons on Sunday,
June 26.
Rev. and Mrs. Wilson are no
strangers in this area as prior to
going to Brussels they were sta-
tioned at Auburn where they
were 'very popular. They have
two grown children, Miss Ruth
and John. Mrs. Wilson is a very
active worker in the women's
organizations of Brussels Church
and also has been active in Hu-
ron Presbyterial. Mr. Wilson is
a past president of Huron Pres-
bytery. Mr. Wilson will begin
his pastorate in Clinton on Sun-
day, August 7.
FRED O. WILSON
NEW ASSISTANT
REPRESENTATIVE
R. Gordon Bennett, Clinton,
Agricultural Representative for
Huron County, announced today
that Fred O. Wilson has been
appointed Assistant Agricultural
Representative for this county.
Mr. Wilson, who will commence
his duties on June 1, is a mem-
ber of this year's graduating
class at Ontario Agricultural
College, Guelph, having special-
ized in Animal Husbandry. lie
is a native of Wellington County,
coming from Erin, which is sit-
uated about 25 miles east of
Guelph. He hes been a very
active member in Club work in
his own County for a number
of years,
Mr. Wilson will succeed J. C.
Rennie, who resigned as Assist-
ant Agricultural Representative
on March 31 to work for the
National Dairy Council at Guelph
prior to going to Iowa State
College in September to work
for his Master's degree.
Fish and Game Club
Hear Zone Forester
W. A. G. Thurston, Stratford,
zone forester for Huron, Perth
and Oxford Counties, was the
main speaker at the May meet-
ing of Huron Fish and Game
Club in the Board Room, Ontario
Agricultural Office last Monday
evening. He gave a telk on trees,
indicating the benefits accruing
to many through trees, President
W. E. Jervis was in charge, and
there was a good attendance of
members.
The speaker was introduced by
Alex E. Baddy, and was thanked
in behalf of the Club by George
L. Falconer.
It was reported to the meeting
that 1,760 trees had been planted
last week on the Club's farm in
Goderich Township by the On-
tario Department of Lands and
Forests, of which the cost to the
Club was $158.50.
Shooting prizes, consisting of
gold and silver buttons, were
presented to various members
who had Won them.
Prominent at Liberal Convention
Liberals of Huron -Perth Federal riding crowded Cardno's Hall, Seaforth, Friday evening
last when they met to select a candidate to contest the election on June 27.
Left to right, above, are shown: WILLIAM'Hi. GOLDING, Saeforth, who has been MP for
the constituency for many years and who has retired; W. L. "NICK" WHYTE, Hullett Township,
president of Huron -Perth Liberal Association; and ROBERT McCUBBIN, MP in the last Souse
for Middlesex West, •the' chief speaker. It is rumoured that Mr. Golding may be appointed to
the Senate prior to the election. -Engraving courtesy The London Free Precis
Bargains Galore,
$50 Bingo, Feature
"Clinton Day" Issue
In Two Sections
To -day's issue of CLINTON
NEWS -RECORD is a special
shopping edition published in
Connection with the holding of
the gala "Clinton Day" in Clin-
ton this Saturdey, May 14. It
is distributed over a wide area
in the County of Huron in an
effort to acquaint the residents.
of the County with the real
values offered in Clinton this
Saturday.
The edition, which totals 16
pages, is published in two sec-
tions of eight pages each. Be
sure you get them both. Extra
copies are available at news-
stands and at this office.
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Junior Clubs
In County Up
From 1948
It was announced today by R.
Gordon Bennett, Clinton, Agri-
cultural Representative fr Hu-
ron County, that Junior Clubs
organized under the Agricultural
Representative's branch of the
Ontario Department of Agricul-
ture are being increased in the
County this year.
To date, eight clubs have been
organized, with four more yet to
complete their organization, In
addition to these, six Garden
Clubs have been organized under
the direction of Miss Jean Scott,
Home Econoimst for this county,
These comprise some 65 girls,
Mr. Bennett pointed out that
the majority of the clubs this
year are Calf Clubs with seven
being organized. Beef Clubs
have been organized at Seaforth,
Exeter, Brussels, and in Howick
Township, with other Beef Clubs
yet to be organized in Wingham
and Blyth. It is expected that
the clubs in Wingham and How -
ick also will have a number of
dairy calvesin them. In ad-
dition, Huron Holstein Club is
again sponsoring the Holstein
Calf Club, which will comprise
members with purebred Holstein
calves from all over the county.
The other clubs which have
been organized include the Grain
Club in Grey Township with
Clinton oats being used and a
Winter Wheat Club at Dungan-
non with Cornell 595 being used.
Also a Swine Club is being or-
ganized at Dungannon.
To round out the club picture,
two clubs one of which is new
and the other which is going in-
to its second year, will be or-
ganized in the near future. The
first of these is a Tractor Maint-
enence Club, which has been
organized in the Seaforth dist-
rict. This club is entirely new
this year and one which is gain-
ing considerable interest through-
out the whole district.
The other club is the Turnip
Club which will be organized
again in Huron County with the
majority of the members in the
vicinity of Exeter, This club
was first organized last year, it
being the only one in the prov-
ince at that time. We under-
stand that this year, there are
to be a number of such clubs
organized throughout the prov-
ince,
Mr. Bennett stated that inter-
est on the part of Juniors in
clubs is growing and also in all
Junior activities. He also point-
ed out that these clubs would be
more or less under the direction
of the Assistant Agricultural Rep-
resentative when he begins his
work on June 1. '
Mr. Bennett announced that
tentative date for the Judging
Competition will be June 11 but
it has not been decided where
the exact location will be. This
will be decided at a later date,
County Home Folks
Entertained by RCAF
The month of April was an
outstanding one for the residents
of Huron County Home, Clinton,
As reported previously, the of-
ficers of RCAF Station, Clinton,
arrived with an electric organ
and held an Easter church ser-
vice and organ recital.
A week later, the officers of
RCAF Station, Clinton, agein ar-
rived, this time with a motion
picture projector and the colour
movie "State Fair." The picture,
chosen because of its rural set-
ting, was outstanding entertain-
ment for the old folks and they
were most demonstrative i n
showing their appreciation.
At the conclusion of the movie,
the officers circulated throughout
the home distributing fruit,
candy, tobacco and other gifts.
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QIRLs' SOFTIIALL
All girls, under the age of 15
years, interested in playing soft-
ball this summer, are requested
to meet in the Canadian •Legion on the clarinet, 'my mother has
Hall, Clinton, Friday evening, Ito. hold down two keys while
May 13, at 8.30 o'clock. II hold the rest and blow."
It's "Clinton Day" again this
coming Saturday, May 14!
And that means a community
sales event of unrivalled propor-
tions,, It means that Clinton
merchants are cooperating to give
the finest values one could
imagine. •
To -day's special sisue of The
NEWS -RECORD is brim -full of
business announcements of sup-
reme interest to everyone. They
should be read - carefully by all
who are interested in making
their dollar go the farthest!
Travelling a few miles may save
many dollars.
Thousands Expected
The first "Clinton Day" was
held the first Saturday in Novem-
ber 1948; when thousands visited
Clinton for the day. This Satur-
day will see the second event of
this kind -just six months later.
The event - as it was last
time - is under the aegis of
Clinton and District Chamber of
Commerce. President of the
Chamber is W. Norman Counter,
and chairman of the Retail
Merchants' Committee, which is
is charge, is G. Ralph Foster,
assisted by the Tourist and Pub-
licity Committee.
It will be e big day in Clin-
ton, with plenty of bargains and
entertainment for everyone,
"Clinton Day -Saving Dayl" is
the slogan adopted for the event.
Giant Bingo
Through the cooperation of
Clinton Branch No. 140, Canad-
ian Legion, a giant bingo is
planned for the Town Hall, Clin-
ton, at nine o'clock Saturday
evening, with J. R.. Butler as
floor manager.
Fifteen games will be given for
75 cents, including a grand prize
of $50, of which $25 will be do-
nated by Canadian Legion, and
$25 by the Chamber of Com-
merde. There will be three
specials and one Share -the -wealth
bingo.
Seating accommodation will be
provided for 400.
Fifty per cent of the proceeds
will be donated to Clinton Public
Hospital, and 50 per cent to or-
ganizing and operating a girls'
softball team by the Legion.
Those in charge of this "Clin-
ton Day" are confidently look-
ing forward to a great day for
everyone, and extend a most
cordial welcome to all visitors in
town -from near and far -that
day.
"Cone with the crowds to
Clinton!"
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SPRAYING GRAIN
FOR MUSTARD
IS ADVOCATED
"Spring grain crops in Huron
look very promising at this time
of year," W. R. Dougall, Hen-
sall, County Weed Inspector,
stated today. .
Seeding is completed. The
ground worked well this spring
and weather conditions so far
have been ideal.
In a few days the picture
will be marred by the ugly ap-
pearance of mustard in many
fields in the county," he said.
"Mustard, like all other weeds,
is a moisture sapper and lowers
the grade of grain and reduces
its values as feed. The seeds
will lie in the ground for years
if the field is seeded out and
appear again when the field is
sown to crop.
It is an established fact that
mustard can be killed by spray-
ing with 2-4-D sloution. It is
one of the most susceptable weeds
to respond to this treatment, A
mild solution applied with low
pressure is 100 per cent effective
if thoroughly applied. Spray as
you would paint. Cover the whole
surface evenly. This treatment
will also help to control Canad-
ian Thistle and Sow Thistle and
will prevent them from maturing
seed.
"After making a survey of the
County, I find that in almost
every community the equipment
is available and men anxious to
do custom spraying," Mr. Dougall
declared. "The cost runs around
$2 per acre and in some cases
less, The time to spray is when
the grain is five to six inches
high and before the mustard is
in bloom. All weeds are most
easily killed when young and
tender.
"Do not spray where fields are
seeded out with clover as the
chemical will kill the clover,"
Mr. Dougall advised. "Grain will
not be• injured in any way. The
united effort of farmers can make
this project a success. Consult
your Agricultural Representative
or County Weed Inspector for
assistance,"
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A Smile for Today
Help Needed
The high school band was hav-
ing n rehearsal.
"Can you hit F sharp?" the
leader asked a freshman.
"At home I can but not here,"
replied the lad, hesitantly.
"Why can you do it at home
and not here?" persisted 1 the
instructor.
"Well," confessed the beginner