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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1954-04-01, Page 3What next? Now it's geiger Counters for your hay crop. At least, agricultural scientists are using radio -active fertilizer to determine what grasses will best withstand drought conditions. According to C -I -L Agricul- tural News, this was accomplish- ed by making year-old plantings Of four -inch cubes of sod of sev- eral different kinds of grasses over placements of radio -active phosphate fertilizer, Planting Was done at different depths in sandy soil eight feet deep to the Olay sub soil, With a Geiger .,counter American scientists were able to trace what individual root systems were doing by not - Ing when the sap became radio- active. e a a While this is a frustrating time of year for hunters because of closed seasons on practically all edible species of game, the true sportsman can find plenty of good hunting in the rural areas close to his home. Fox hunting can provide plenty of thrills, says K. N. Mor- ris, executive director of the Canadian Civilian Association of Marksmen. In the last few years, foxes have become so numerous —especially in eastern Canada— that they are a real pest. Farm- ers whose hens have been fall- ing prey to foxes can benefit by inviting groups of shooters from a nearby town or city who will be only too happy to help him exterminate these wily animals a e a at The hunting may be done by a group of hunters using fox hounds. In this type of hunt the group is usually In charge of a "master of hounds," It Is his res ponsibility to post his men on the edge of a wood or swamp so that each can cover an area to yards in radius. A 12 -gauge shot gun with BB shot is the ideal and safest weapon. Rifles are not recommended since ri- cocheting bullets are a definite safety hazard. When the hounds start baying, a fox has been flushed and everyone should be On the alert. a a a If dogs aren't available, half the group is posted and the other half act as "dogs" and do the rive, shouting to flush the Boxes. After an hour or two the Still Going—Dr. Albert Einstein poses at his home. The discov- erer of the theory of relativity celebrated his 75th birthday March 14. two groups can exchange jobs. When hunting alone, a .22 or a "varmint" rifle is recommend- ed, although care must be taken that no farm buildings or ani- mals are in the line of fire. When the snow has disappear- ed, gophers, groundhogs and crows make good off-season hunt,ing. Weeds robbed western Canad- ian farmers of $255,000,000 last year, said FI. E. Woods of the Manitoba Department of Agri- culture, in a talk before the first annual conference of the Canad- ian Agricultural Chemicals Asso- ciation in Toronto. This amounted to $1,028 for the average farm in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba eye 20 per cent of the total value of the major crops grown in these provinces. a w it The five chief factors contri- buting towards the total weed losses and estimated losses through each were: t; 6 S; The five chief factors contrib- uting towards the total weed loss- es and estimated losses through each were: Dockage losses $ 40,000,000 Competition to crops 166,000,000 Tillage control costs 55,000,000 Delayed seeding costs 4,000,000 Chemical control costs 10,000,000 S, a Dockage amounted to three per cent of the total crop or 3,000,000 bushels which took up .300 trains Of 55 cars each containing 2,000 bushels. Of the $40,000,000 dock- age loss, $6;000,000 were spent on freight, handling and cleaning. R a a With the growth of farm mech- anization and introduction of chemicals, a revolution has tak- en place in weed control in re- cent years, Mr. Woods said. The selective weedkiller, 2,4-D, has proven effective on most weeds, is cheap, safe and easy to apply. Some 15,000,000 acres were spray- ed last year in the three prairie provinces—about half the poten- tial. Mr. Woods foresaw the devel- opment of herbicides tailored to control specific weed species, especially in their dormant or germination stages. Ape Shoots Mani Kasenga Nkalalyasbi, of the Mkushi District, b Northern Rhodesia, Was recently shot•by a baboon through the thigh after a grim struggle. Kasenga, who was out hunting with his dogs and his gun, found 'a baboon perched on a branch of a tall tree. The government puts a price of 2s, 6d. on each baboon tail, so anxious to make a little money, Kasenga aimed at the animal. But the baboon leapt down from the tree, and in a moment there was a struggle between man anct beast for possession of the gun. Eventually, the baboon over- powered the man, and took the gun from him. Quite by accident the barrel of the gun pointed to- wards the hunter, and the ani- mal's tail was entangled with the trigger, Soon titers was en explosion, and t h e baboon, frightened, dropped the gun and ran for its life, leaving Kasenga shot through the thigh. Fortunately the wound was not serious, and Kasenga is recovering. CROSSWORD PUZZLE AC,I:o a 1. done by 4, Do uv R. Couple 18. And not 13. ora\'e Malt 74, 9ac1;11,.•u.ro l tr. r, :•. ur,r inY. 40 arr0JP1,,,,"eat IT. American tndl ne IS. Kcal hived ruck u i17 Alm high 1 Inver in ilio o: a 34. Coat tarn. ao 20, Makes I0R, Papal genii 20. !towing implement 22, Moving shoal 2s, Dise0048 of ",0" Doily or aold!era RR. Close of ,7, y 40. Lariat 42 nheltete0 frcln the Wind 48nroadeet 40 State sheep 4R 1toxlon 40 Proof ro 64. Scraped 11060 00. Liquor 60. Of un 117. Town In trely 410, Observed 60. employs i)CIW1N 1. xusect 2. Tibetan rfa,tella 2, «50731105 t, (Sores 6. :Tpeaks ia'Om monw1•y 0. union ia+l rr,u0411. 7..Aretln 8, Pont nam, B, nee opvesso tel. teem, rose 1 1" ' 1R, Ancient 1r1eh 07. San or oleic capital 11800 20. .11roail:e loudly ,y U, HcutiOn In N'oep speciaeally "1, e:aci 22. sane,,,,, 1,;,,. 41. 0,,ohn slowly' .u, Air 1,1,111., i11 outer fol•mr 411. lent y t will In 20. Park in the ,roto noel :h111 44, Viewer 27. Pnl,'r muIO.a"r 411.45,11o.1, chile• 11, Arabian 2U. Need to :erlr.g seam,'t 010. String ..17, Carni end 1, 1rartan al. Cribbage c1110 ,t1 White, nA!. Intimation . , -u r. 1. u•o,IC Aaower elsewhere on Lhie page, Stocking Up -. During a fashion show, there's scant time for changing costumes. The other day a bevy of models rashly boasted, "We are the world's fastest stocking -changers." One of them said she could take off a pair of stockings and don another in 38 seconds flat. Slows poke of the grout, took 52 seconds. A bevy of Columbus models emitted a ladylike "phooey to you-ey" and went to work, timed by a stopwatch. Shirley Lewis, second from right, above, made the quick change in 25 seconds. Slowpoke of the Ohio bunch was Beverly Robinson, centre, who made the quick change in a foot 45 seconds. Other hose -holsters are Sue Key, left, Barbara Jo Hilliker and Barbara Ann Harper, right. TheQueen's Message To The ible Society (Front the London "Times" of March 8, 1954) "A message from the Queen congratulating •:the British and Foreign Bible Society on their third jubilee was read at a commemorative meeting in Melbourne yesterday. "The Queen, who is.a patron of the society, spoke of the completion 01 150 years of 'vigorous and constructive work,' "'My family have always taken a deep interest in the work of the society,' she went on, 'and I pray that in Australia and throughout the world your labours in fostering a wider and deeper knowledge of the Seripturse may meet with con- tinuing success.' "The anniversary was remembered yesterday by the auxiliaries of the Bible Society in England and Wales and in other parts of the world. At the Festival Hall, London, on Saturday, 3,000 children attended g meeting at which was cut a birthday cake, weighing 950 pounds, a present from well- wishers in Australia." 4' '3'he 1500. anniversary Of the British and Foreign Bible Society was observed throughout Canada in churches from coast to coast on Sunday, March 7. The annual meeting of the Upper Canada Bible Society, held in Convocation Hall on Monday evening, was part of the observance. Word has just been received from Montreal that a great service of Thanks- giving was held there on Sunday afternoon in the Salvation Army Citadel, at which members of all the Protestant churches in Montreal were present. In Quebec city there was an extremely well attended service of Thanksgiving in the Anglican Cathedral at which the preacher was the Rev. J. S. Thomson, M.A., D.D„ LL.D., Dean of the Divinity Faculty of McGill University, Montreal. The General Heart' of the Society in Canada still meet in Toronto ou March 17. Particular reference will be made to the 150 years of service and the guest speaker at the luncheon will be the Ret, Dr, William Manson of Edinburgh. guest lecturer at Knox College. Toronto. - dy (imam\ rtrli.thl Take Your Time Nothing is gained and much -can be lust by rushing the sea- son and trying to work soil while it is stili, damp and sticky. While most vegetables and flow- ers can be planted a little later than usual and will do almost as well, if we put them in too soon they will either freeze to death or get such a tretback -that they wilts be permanently checked. But, of course, the'1•e are a few exceptions to every rubs. Some very hardy things like sweet peas, grass seed, the first garden peas, shrubbery. trees and many herbaceous psi'- eunial .roots, should he planted in tut;; spring just as soon as the soil can hcb dug without purl'. dling. These are Cooi weather loving plants and they roust get well ,'torted before the summer heat. In very niild parts of the county these things are plant- ed or set out in March and elsewhere not hi* than April or early May. Easy to be an Expert One of the thinggs that makes gardening such a fascinating hobby is the room for speciali- zation and original work in lit- erally hundreds of directions. Ansi the cost is roominn', a few cents for seeds, and pleasant • exercise. Anyone can soon be- come an expert along certain lines Of his own choosing. Some people like to concentrate on rock.gardens, others .on window boxes, 05 an extra tine lawn of, say . bent gl'u'es. Others g0 in for rare dwarf plants or speed 11 borders of various distinctive colors,5 Still others accept ti e challenge 115 shaded quarters and with tuberous begonias and other plants that actually prefer to .keep away from the sun. The seed teatatogucs Will help in choosing planta for any of those special purposes, and, of course, for they more advanced there are all sorts of special literature. In this sort cif tiling it will help to choose a plant or lion that seems to linvu a special liking for the soil or other conditions avaittible and, of course, ii. should be more or less a personal favourite, too. A Big Show One doesn't need z, lot of man,.} cr skill to make a big splash with flowers even around a 50001)1er cottage, coun- try lame or other place where a int of r,:, ular and particular car,: l0 irapo:4sible. The best pian, 01 any- of flown., cases, is to stic)t to things like petunias, nesturtimns, cosmos, marigolds, zinnias and similar plants, which are not only easily grown but which item 00111 Moot, steadily for 'Weeks. l s. S'S ith only little card at first these will 'vertically look after themselves. It is best to have solid beds 01 one flow- er, though not neenssarily the same color, for the showiest re- sults. A long bed of petunias alma threi' [est wide, will set of any drivcawry, and roughly circular beds of zinnias, mari- golds or sante Of the smaller things, will make a wonderful show. Then for the smaller gar - dee there ars all sorts of tiny fioseers, .like ale -mum, pnrtulaca, poppies and similar flowers which thrive even in poor soil and °nee well started will crowd out weeds and ger on blooming until fail. For An Early Start One can safely rush the sea- son for a few early tomatoes, hills of melons or cucumbers by planting or setting under spe- cial oiled paper, plastic or glass caps. Most seed stores carry these things which are about the size and shape of the old fashioned straw hat. These will furnish ample protection against even severe frost and by using them one can get a few tender things started two to three weeks ahead of the usual time, Frozen Nile River Fishing exerts see serious problems looming ahead for the industry. For Dr. Paul M. Han- sen 01 the Greenland Fishery Research Board, has reported that the North Atlantic has been getting colder during recent years—and is continuing to do 50. Other evidence over the cen- turies, it is pointed out, had so far suggested that the sea and climate in general were getting warmer. Over 000 years ago, in 1323, to be precise. England and Russia were linked by a layer of ice stretching all the way from the Thames, across the North Sea and Baltic. And in the year 1011, when the Danes were rav- aging England, the River Nilo was frozen stiff. These conditions have not been repeated, and scientists say it is because the seas have been getting warmer by about one de- gree centigrade every 100 years, But some of the latest observa- tions now indicate so reversal of this centuries' old trend, accord• ing to Dr. Hansen, OWL ON H. Barclay Warren, ILA., fOJ.). Jesus Strengthens Ills Diselple5 Atha 16:1.13 Memory Selection: howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is Dente, he will guide you into alt truth. John 16:13. It was their last evening to- gether before the crucifixion, The disciples were lonely be- cause Jesus said lee was about to leave them. But he comforted them by assuring that he would send them another Comforter, that he might abide with them forever. He, the Spirit of truth, would testify of Jesus. He would convince the world of sin, of. righteousness and of judgment The Holy Spirit came in his fulness upon one hundred and twenty disciples in the upper room on the day of Pentecost. They were purified in heart and empowered to witness, They went out to tell of Jesus Christ who died for man's sins and rose again the third day. They urged their hearers to repent of their sins and believe in Jesus Christ. Thousands heeded their exhor- tation. As they did, they experi- enced a transformation in their own lives. They received power to become the sons of God. They in turn became witnesses and so the good news spread. God has not changed. He still gives the Holy Spirit to those who obey Him. 'He is the Execu- tor of God's will, Jesus Christ purchased our redemption, The Holy Spirit makes it real to man. He reveals Christ. Let us not quench the spirit or grieve Him. Let the sinner obey His call. Let the believer follow His guidance. Only as our lives are directed by Him can we reach our full effectiveness in the advancement of God's kingdom. Does the Holly Spirit govern your life? Ile will only have this place of supremacy as we pre- sent our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 'MERRY MENAGERIE 'Now, dear, for the first few months just concentrate on your sense of balance!" (Upside clown to prevent peeking) 9a9'r4 J 1 4 8 ZS no' si ION �i��Wt+�:'mi: ' •• I 413 �c] 180 �, :.%i.J.: 4IBma .,,,,!..... 1 Q I2Js I a#7Jb0 „.7.4_,..,.7.7. �v21O + ..,, EINEIVOildiEl ©0©H 4 ..I St °-BB 41, Ss 41W-4-11 0 d'. 7.B 1 Slrr LZ 4 .'r. -0N, „m ;41. }Y/yMM;�' 4 ran ,aw Aaower elsewhere on Lhie page, Stocking Up -. During a fashion show, there's scant time for changing costumes. The other day a bevy of models rashly boasted, "We are the world's fastest stocking -changers." One of them said she could take off a pair of stockings and don another in 38 seconds flat. Slows poke of the grout, took 52 seconds. A bevy of Columbus models emitted a ladylike "phooey to you-ey" and went to work, timed by a stopwatch. Shirley Lewis, second from right, above, made the quick change in 25 seconds. Slowpoke of the Ohio bunch was Beverly Robinson, centre, who made the quick change in a foot 45 seconds. Other hose -holsters are Sue Key, left, Barbara Jo Hilliker and Barbara Ann Harper, right. TheQueen's Message To The ible Society (Front the London "Times" of March 8, 1954) "A message from the Queen congratulating •:the British and Foreign Bible Society on their third jubilee was read at a commemorative meeting in Melbourne yesterday. "The Queen, who is.a patron of the society, spoke of the completion 01 150 years of 'vigorous and constructive work,' "'My family have always taken a deep interest in the work of the society,' she went on, 'and I pray that in Australia and throughout the world your labours in fostering a wider and deeper knowledge of the Seripturse may meet with con- tinuing success.' "The anniversary was remembered yesterday by the auxiliaries of the Bible Society in England and Wales and in other parts of the world. At the Festival Hall, London, on Saturday, 3,000 children attended g meeting at which was cut a birthday cake, weighing 950 pounds, a present from well- wishers in Australia." 4' '3'he 1500. anniversary Of the British and Foreign Bible Society was observed throughout Canada in churches from coast to coast on Sunday, March 7. The annual meeting of the Upper Canada Bible Society, held in Convocation Hall on Monday evening, was part of the observance. Word has just been received from Montreal that a great service of Thanks- giving was held there on Sunday afternoon in the Salvation Army Citadel, at which members of all the Protestant churches in Montreal were present. In Quebec city there was an extremely well attended service of Thanksgiving in the Anglican Cathedral at which the preacher was the Rev. J. S. Thomson, M.A., D.D„ LL.D., Dean of the Divinity Faculty of McGill University, Montreal. The General Heart' of the Society in Canada still meet in Toronto ou March 17. Particular reference will be made to the 150 years of service and the guest speaker at the luncheon will be the Ret, Dr, William Manson of Edinburgh. guest lecturer at Knox College. Toronto. - dy (imam\ rtrli.thl Take Your Time Nothing is gained and much -can be lust by rushing the sea- son and trying to work soil while it is stili, damp and sticky. While most vegetables and flow- ers can be planted a little later than usual and will do almost as well, if we put them in too soon they will either freeze to death or get such a tretback -that they wilts be permanently checked. But, of course, the'1•e are a few exceptions to every rubs. Some very hardy things like sweet peas, grass seed, the first garden peas, shrubbery. trees and many herbaceous psi'- eunial .roots, should he planted in tut;; spring just as soon as the soil can hcb dug without purl'. dling. These are Cooi weather loving plants and they roust get well ,'torted before the summer heat. In very niild parts of the county these things are plant- ed or set out in March and elsewhere not hi* than April or early May. Easy to be an Expert One of the thinggs that makes gardening such a fascinating hobby is the room for speciali- zation and original work in lit- erally hundreds of directions. Ansi the cost is roominn', a few cents for seeds, and pleasant • exercise. Anyone can soon be- come an expert along certain lines Of his own choosing. Some people like to concentrate on rock.gardens, others .on window boxes, 05 an extra tine lawn of, say . bent gl'u'es. Others g0 in for rare dwarf plants or speed 11 borders of various distinctive colors,5 Still others accept ti e challenge 115 shaded quarters and with tuberous begonias and other plants that actually prefer to .keep away from the sun. The seed teatatogucs Will help in choosing planta for any of those special purposes, and, of course, for they more advanced there are all sorts of special literature. In this sort cif tiling it will help to choose a plant or lion that seems to linvu a special liking for the soil or other conditions avaittible and, of course, ii. should be more or less a personal favourite, too. A Big Show One doesn't need z, lot of man,.} cr skill to make a big splash with flowers even around a 50001)1er cottage, coun- try lame or other place where a int of r,:, ular and particular car,: l0 irapo:4sible. The best pian, 01 any- of flown., cases, is to stic)t to things like petunias, nesturtimns, cosmos, marigolds, zinnias and similar plants, which are not only easily grown but which item 00111 Moot, steadily for 'Weeks. l s. S'S ith only little card at first these will 'vertically look after themselves. It is best to have solid beds 01 one flow- er, though not neenssarily the same color, for the showiest re- sults. A long bed of petunias alma threi' [est wide, will set of any drivcawry, and roughly circular beds of zinnias, mari- golds or sante Of the smaller things, will make a wonderful show. Then for the smaller gar - dee there ars all sorts of tiny fioseers, .like ale -mum, pnrtulaca, poppies and similar flowers which thrive even in poor soil and °nee well started will crowd out weeds and ger on blooming until fail. For An Early Start One can safely rush the sea- son for a few early tomatoes, hills of melons or cucumbers by planting or setting under spe- cial oiled paper, plastic or glass caps. Most seed stores carry these things which are about the size and shape of the old fashioned straw hat. These will furnish ample protection against even severe frost and by using them one can get a few tender things started two to three weeks ahead of the usual time, Frozen Nile River Fishing exerts see serious problems looming ahead for the industry. For Dr. Paul M. Han- sen 01 the Greenland Fishery Research Board, has reported that the North Atlantic has been getting colder during recent years—and is continuing to do 50. Other evidence over the cen- turies, it is pointed out, had so far suggested that the sea and climate in general were getting warmer. Over 000 years ago, in 1323, to be precise. England and Russia were linked by a layer of ice stretching all the way from the Thames, across the North Sea and Baltic. And in the year 1011, when the Danes were rav- aging England, the River Nilo was frozen stiff. These conditions have not been repeated, and scientists say it is because the seas have been getting warmer by about one de- gree centigrade every 100 years, But some of the latest observa- tions now indicate so reversal of this centuries' old trend, accord• ing to Dr. Hansen, OWL ON H. Barclay Warren, ILA., fOJ.). Jesus Strengthens Ills Diselple5 Atha 16:1.13 Memory Selection: howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is Dente, he will guide you into alt truth. John 16:13. It was their last evening to- gether before the crucifixion, The disciples were lonely be- cause Jesus said lee was about to leave them. But he comforted them by assuring that he would send them another Comforter, that he might abide with them forever. He, the Spirit of truth, would testify of Jesus. He would convince the world of sin, of. righteousness and of judgment The Holy Spirit came in his fulness upon one hundred and twenty disciples in the upper room on the day of Pentecost. They were purified in heart and empowered to witness, They went out to tell of Jesus Christ who died for man's sins and rose again the third day. They urged their hearers to repent of their sins and believe in Jesus Christ. Thousands heeded their exhor- tation. As they did, they experi- enced a transformation in their own lives. They received power to become the sons of God. They in turn became witnesses and so the good news spread. God has not changed. He still gives the Holy Spirit to those who obey Him. 'He is the Execu- tor of God's will, Jesus Christ purchased our redemption, The Holy Spirit makes it real to man. He reveals Christ. Let us not quench the spirit or grieve Him. Let the sinner obey His call. Let the believer follow His guidance. Only as our lives are directed by Him can we reach our full effectiveness in the advancement of God's kingdom. Does the Holly Spirit govern your life? Ile will only have this place of supremacy as we pre- sent our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 'MERRY MENAGERIE 'Now, dear, for the first few months just concentrate on your sense of balance!" (Upside clown to prevent peeking) 9a9'r4 J 1 4 8 ZS no' N I'1 ION �i��Wt+�:'mi: ' •• I tt91N :gd5eiV �c] 180 4JN 1 1 Q I2Js I a#7Jb0 �v21O M©ME2111 S��J©] EINEIVOildiEl ©0©H irlifil 41, Ss 41W-4-11 0 d'. 1 i4+l-4 -fir dl. _ f�Csaa Cold Mutton -'-These shepherds from New Cumnock, Scotland, have lost their sheep, but they differ tram little Bo -Peep, as they know where to find them. During a recent blizzard, the sheep were lost under a snow drift. 0110 shepherd burrows his way into the snow to reach the sheep, while his companion holds his legs. They found the sheep half frozen, but alive,