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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1962-03-15, Page 4Queen's Park Report From CHARI-lE MACNAUGHTON ,..�..,....�,.., The most important to at i o• is ar- ound Queen's Park these days is the budget — over a billion dol- lams and the biggest en the history of the Province. Space will not permit nae to go into complete detail about this budget, but it can be said, I be- lieve, that it is really an imagine ative blueprint of future expan- shore and prosperity for all of us in Ontario. The budget did note that the Government intends to make sure Uiat Ontario agriculture remains in the foreground of development. It WAS also reported that in 1961 the yields of all major field crops exceeded the average of the last ten years and that farm cash in - conte reached the highest point in its history. I might further observe that in the year that lies ahead, it is the intention of your Provincial Gov, ernntent to strengthen research and marketing facilities. The es- tablishment of the Agricultural Research Institute, which will co- ordinate all research undertaken by the Department of Agriculture, is in my opinion, and I am happy to say that this opinion is shared by many, a history -making devel- opment capable of benefiting all phases of our province's agricul- tural income. Of further interest and great importance to the Ontario agri- cultural community is the am pointment of a special committee by the Floe, William A. Stewart, Minister of Agriculture, to inves- tigate the very important prob- lem of vertical integration. At the moment the committee's in- vestigations and studies will be confined to fruits and vegetables, but in all likelihood will be ex- tended over a much broader area. The committee is inviting submis- sions on the extent of the prob- lem in given areas; the reasons for favoring vertical integration, reasons not favoring vertical in- tegration and suggestions for im- proving the entire agricultural in- dustry, I suppose I might also be per- mitted to make further comment on matters which I announced two weeks ago because they are of particular importance to Huron Riding and Huron county. The designation of 21re miles of de- velopment road from Highway No. 8 at Seaforth to Highway No, 86 through Walton and Brussels, while of particular interest to this area. will benefit the entire county, because of the fact that capital construction costs, and the cost of pre -engineering will be paid for 100 per cent by the Province. The only cost to the county will be the work of sur- veying and acquisition of right- of-way, which I understand has already been pretty well complet- ed, The long-awaited new Provin- cial Hospital at Goderich should be completed and ready for oc- cupancy- some time this summer or early fall and a much needed agricultural office building at Clinton now only awaits approval by Treasury Board. This building mill provide for greatly needed office space and may well become even more than preciously the agricultural headquarters for the county because of the space which will be made available for meetings of our various county organizations at the agricultural level. I should like to conclude by saying that on February 19th I was privileged to represent Prime Minister Roberts and the Government of the Province at what for me was a thrilling oc• rasion. It was the 65th anniver- sary of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario. On this occasion 1,400 women assembled in the Queen Elizabeth Budding at the Canadian Nation- al Exhibition grounds, having braved one of the worst Snow storms of the winter to attend this important birthday party. One group of members had been in a bus from 7 a.m, to 12,30. driving a distance of only 137 holes. The entire affair impressed me particularly because of the splendid organization and the op- portunity it provided me to wit- ness the tremendous scope and effeetive work being done by an f organization that. I must confess, E I had largely takea for granted. I couldn't help but feet proud of these women from all over Ont- ario who put up with much dis- comfort and inconvenience to at -I tend this 65th birthday party and this explained to me why the Women's Institutes have been such an influence for good in this Prot'inee for so many years. I hope to leave the privilege of reporting through these column: again in a couple of weeks and at ' this point I wish to thank the publishers for making. this space available. DUBLIN Death of James Lloyd McCarthy James Lloyd McCarthy passed tuts suddenly at his home in. Lenan township March 10 in his 4eta year. Bon of the late Michael and Mrs. McCarthy,he was born at K,:.sla't and moved. with his family to concession 3. Logan. 42 years ago. Ile was educated at the Dublin Separate and Centime ation schools. He had farmed in Logan for most of his life. In it'3V rte was married to Mary Hart. of St, Columban who aur• t'ives with a son Keith of Kiteh- ener; four brothers, John, of Lo- gan, Matthew. Pontiac. Miert,; Dan of Windsor: Totts, of Toron- to; two sisters, Kathleen, Mrs, D. Monaghan. Kitchener; Genevieve, lits. Cordon Palin, of Toronto. He was, a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church at Dub- lin, and the- Holy Name Society. The remains rested M his late borne, concession 3, Leeau, till Wednesday Meathrg wiled re- tluiem High Maas was held in St. Patriclt's Roman Catholic Chinch, Dublin, et 10 o'oloek, by llev. It, Durand. lnternieut took place at St. Patrick's cemetery. John Flanagan Pies in Toronto John Flanagan passedaway in Tomato on Wednesday, March 7. Bortz iu McKillop 'township; he was a resident and a merchant. of Dublin for a iiuniber of years. He was the soli of the late Mr, and Mrs. Toni Flanagan. Het and his family moved to Toronto 30 years ago. He was married to the. late Loretto Shea of Mitchell and is survived by one son, Jack, three daughters, Mrs. James Don- ohue (Ursula); Mrs. Paul Stan- ley (Louise), Toronto; Mrs, L. Sioriarity (Helen), of Detroit; a brother, Jos„ of RR 1, Dublin; two sisters, Sirs, elan, Ellen O'- Rourke, RR 1, Dublin; Mrs. Eliz- abeth Murray, Walton. The re- mains rested at the Trull funeral home, 2704 Yonge St., till Satur- day, when requiem Mass was held at St. Marys Church, Rich- mond Hill at 10 o'clock. Interment took place at Holy Cross cemet- ery, Mrs, Leo Holland, Windsor, spent the week end with, her bro •then and sister, Pat Maloney and Mrs. M, Schulman, Miss Carol Smuck and Bobbie Stapleton, Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Stapleton. Miss Rose Marie Flannery, of Stratford, with Mr, and Mrs. John Flannery. Mr, and Mrs. Toto Butters in St, Thomas with Mr, and Dias, Ron Butters. The annual St, Patrick's Separ- ate School concert will be held this year on Friday evening, March 16th, 8.30 p.nt. and Sunday afternoon, March 13 at 2.30 p.m, Rev. Father Vincent Eckert, C.S.B., Gary, Indiana, with his mother, Mrs, Teresa Eckert, who is seriously ill and with Mr. and Mrs. George Coville. Mrs. C. MacDonald of Goderich, with Mrs. Elsie Jordison. Misses Margaret McCarthy and Nancy Kelly of St. Marys Hospi- tal, Kitchener, at their homes, Mrs. Frank Burns has returned to her home from Stratford gen- eral hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Billie Feeney and children, Kitchener, with Mrs, Nicholas Krauskopf. Mr, Joe Carpenter of Chatham with Monica Byrne. Mrs, Morley Lannin was host- ess to the regular meeting of the Zion United Church Woman's As- sociation. The president, Mrs. E. Barker, conducted devotions. The Scripture and meditation was read by Mrs, Bert Mahafty, A pro- gram of Irish poems, readings and instrumentals were enjoyed. The minutes were read by the secret- ary, Mrs, Lorne Aikens. Roll was called by Mrs, Charles Roney, 11 members responding. There were also many visitors present. Mrs, Lawrence Barker read a chapter from the study book. After the meeting a successful bake sale was held, followed with lunch served by the hostess and her as- sistants. BRODHAGEN Mrs. Louise Jarmuth returned home after spending six months in San Mateo, California, with her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Boyd. She spent a few days in Detroit before returning home, Mrs. Calvin Gilek, Susan and Brenda of Desboro have been with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Aug. Scherbarth. Eight year old Weedy Wolfe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Wolfe and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scherbarth Sr., un- derwent a heart operation in the Sick Childrens hospital, Toronto, last Friday and is progressing fa- vorably. Her parents returned home from Toronto on Sunday. Mr, Dalton Hinz returned from Seaforth hospital. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sippel and Ruth of Stratford and Mrs. Flor- ence Sippel and Claudette of Ta- vistock with Mr. and \Mrs. Dalton Hinz on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lockridge and Betty of Watford with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ahrens for the week end. Mr, and Mrs. Iran Bennewies returned home from a three-week trip to Arizona, Mr. Gordon Miller returned home from St. Joseph's hospital. London. Mrs. Manuel Beuerman spent a few days in London with her son Wayne. Mr. Chris W. Leonhardt attend- ed the Mutual Fire Underwriters Association convention at the King Edward hotel, Toronto for a few days. Mrs. Henry Leonhardt Jr. and baby son are at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Docking, Statin, A number of parents and pup- ils from here attended the drama plays at Mitchell District high school ou Friday evening. Clayton Ahrens, Waterloo, Ar- thur Diegel. Kitchener. Wayne Beuerman, London; Ray Benne- wie London; Warren Sholdice and friend. Tom Scott of Bramp- ton. at their homes for the week end. Mrs., Laverne Wolfe and grand son. Date Wolfe. spent a few days with her mother. firs. John Hinz Sr..Sebring -ille. A wedding dinner and reception was heed at the community hall here on Saturday for the :Malon- ey -Townsend wedding party. The members of the Chamber of Commerce held `heir monthly dinner meeting with 36 in atten- dame. I' wait derided to have a cociat evening this Thursday night when all helpers in the fin- ishing the basement, and their wires, are invited. The cost of the material for the basement amounted to about $1500. The ba- lance of the evening was spent in playing cards. Members of the United Luther- an Church Women met last Wed- noeday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Young. Mrs. Oscar Young and W. I. Proposes Bylaw Changes Representatives of eight of the nine W.1. branches of South He- ron District attended an exam - tire meeting at Heueell on 111aroh Oth, with Dir's. Harry Strang, rr 1, Honsall, district president, in charge; The Crediton branch was not represented. Mrs, James Drummond, Rle 2, Kippeu, bylaws convener, read a draft of proposed additional by- laws ylaws for the district. These were discussed- and amended and are next to bediscussedat the next meeting of each branch in the district. Delegates to the district annual meeting to be held at Hensall on May 10 are to be instructed on how to note on these bylaws at this tweeting, • Reports on the 65th W.I, anniv- ersary dinner held recently. at Toronto were given by Mrs, John MacLean or Seaforth, F.W.I.0. board member, and by Mrs. H. Strang. Au invitation was extended to all W. I. groups to attend the Huron County seed fair in Exeter on Saturday. Delegates were reminded to bring to the attention of their branches the following projects they are asked to support: The InteniationaleScholarshipFund; the Huron County Bursary Fund; the Adelaide Hoodless Homestead Restoration Fund; the National Foundation Fund; the special fund for the W.L's in the north- west territories; the Foster Par- ents' Plan and Pennies for Friend- ship — donations for the latter to be brought to the district an- nual at Hensall in May. The county rally is to be held M East Huron in October; the area convention is to be held in London, Nov, 5 and 6 and the fall executive meeting for South Hu- ron at Hensall on November 12, Mrs, Lloyd Pfeifer is charge of devotions. Their topic was "Ev- ery Inch a Christian." After the routine reports were read,'thank you cards and letters were also read. It was decided to donate $10 to the Red Cross and two layettes are to be made. A quilt was re- cently completed at the home of Mrs. Manuel Beuerman and an- other one is now being quilted at the home of Mrs. Philip and Har- old Rock, and some are to be quilted at the churcb, Birthday was reported by Mrs. Orland Ro- hrer and a hymn was sung in her honor. Lunch was served by Mrs. Lew Hicks, Mrs. Harold Mogk, Mrs. Dalton Hinz, Mrs. C. W. Leonhardt and Mrs. Irvin Miller. The World's Day of Prayer was held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brodhagen, with four nei- ghboring churches participating with about 75 attending. Welcom- ing the guests were Mrs. George Rock and Mrs. Russell Sholdice; opening remarks by Mrs. Manuel Beuerman; leaders, Mrs. Manuel Beuerman, St. Peter's Lutheran; Mrs. Gordon Rose, First Luther- an; Mrs. Art Nichol, United Bre- thren; Mrs. Chaffe, Willow Grove United; Mrs. Barker, Zion United. Prayers by Mrs. John Diehl, First Lutheran; Mrs. Lavern Hoegy, United Brethren; Mrs. McLagan, Wiltow Grove United; Mrs. Dal- ton Malcolm, Zion United; Mrs. Barker. Zion United. Miss Audrey Priestap, church or__gan.ist, was the. organist Pastor Brill introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Struth- ers of Mitchell. Mrs. Edwin Scher- barth thanked the guest speaker. Mrs. Filmer Koehler, McKillop, was guest soloist. Ushers were 3Irs. Albert Bauer, Mrs. Reuben Buuek, Mee. Boyd Driscoll, Mrs. Lloyd Pfeifer. Mrs. Minnie Vock offered the closing prayer and the benediction. MRS. JAMES H. HOGG On Thursday, March 1, Elva Agnes Staples, beloved wife of James H. Hogg. passed away sud- denly in Collintr'ood in her 60th year. The deceased was born ,in McKillop township, youngest dau- ghter of the late Mr. and firs. William Staples. Mrs. Hogg ex- tended S.S. No. 12, McKttlop pub- lic school, Seaforth collegiate in- stitute and Stratford teachers' college and taught three years prior to her marriage. She was an active member of the W.M.S. and WA. of Cavan Church, Win- throp, for many years and served as leader of the Mission Band for a time. Mr. and Mrs. Hogg moved to Seaforth in 1949 and to Coll- ingwood in 1953. She was a mem- ber of Fiat Presbyterian Church, Seaforth. and Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge. Surviving besides her hus- band to whom she was married in McKillop on Nov. 10, 1926. are one daughter, firs. Bedford (Lois) Dungey, Seaforth, and two grandchildren, Brenda and Bon- nie. Also surviving are four sis- ters, Mrs. Dora Williamson and Mrs. John (Cora) Pryce, Sea- forth; eaforth; Mrs. Leo (Lily) Murray, Se Columban,and :its. Ernie (Di- nah) Dr n) ah Toll Hallett: and one bro- ther, John Staples. Brussels Three sisters predeceased her, Jean. Mrs. Clarence Erickson; Mary. Mrs. Sandy Lamb, and Flo- rence, Mrs. Sam Lore, all of Wa- dena, Sask. The body rested at the G. A. Whitney funeral home. Seaforth, until Saturday at 2 p.m. when fu- neral services were conducted by Rev. J, C. Britton. Temporary en- tombment was in Pitz Memorial mausoleum, Mitchell. with burial to follow in :laltlandbank ceme- tery. A very large number of friends came to pay their last res- pects and the Sorel tributes were many. The Rebekah Lodge in a body paid tribute on. Friday even- ing. Pallbearers were Wm, Alex- ander, Robert. McClure, Robert Dodds, George Case, Willis Bar- rack and John Glanville. Flower - bearers were two nephews, Gor- don Staples and Douglas Hogg, The bereaved husband and family have the sympathy of the com• munity lu their great loss, Winthrop, Monkton Battle to a 6-6 Overtime Tie I'i'ititlirop Warriors and Monk - ton eViidoats battled to a 6-6 over- time tie in the third game of their best of seven WQAA luterreediate le series. Winthrop led 2-0 after .the first period on two goals by Winston Powell, In the second period Jim Strong scored for 'Winthrop and eleEwan counted for Monkton with the Warriors playing two men short. In the third frame Davidson scored for Monkton and Jim Strong made it 4.2 with his sec- ond goal of the night, but Monk- ,ou counted +twc fast 'goats by Herr and Ronuenberg to tie the score. Ray Powell gut Winthrop ahead less than a minute later but Ronnenberg scored for Monk- ton to make the •spore 5-e, which ended the scoring in regulation time and forced ten minutes of overtime. Monkten took the lead at 1,45 of the overtime period on a goal by Ludington, Winthrop tied the score at 7,58 when. Ferg Kelly scored on a pass from Jim Strong. This ended the scoring and made ,the final score 6-6. The series now stands at one win each and one gauze tied. The next two gauzes of the series are scheduled for Milverton on Wed. and Friday of this week. There were 17 penalties called In the game with Monkton serving 9, ST. COLUMBAN Misses Noreen Dalton, Brant- ford, and Miss Anne Dalton, of Stratford, with Mr, and Mrs, Maurice Dalton. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Purcell and family, Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs. Jack McIver and Mr. and Mrs, Tom Purcell. J. J. Holland is a patient in Scott Memorial hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Murray Jr. and family, Sarnia, with Mr, and Mrs. Gilbert Murray, Miss Jean Moylan, London, and Miss Luella Moylan, Stratford, with Mr, and ?lits, John Moylan. Mrs, Elizabeth Murray, Ray- mond and Dominic Murray and Joseph Flanagan in Toronto ow- ing to the death of John Flanagan Miss Joan Coyne, London, with Mr. and Mrs, Lewis Coyne: Mr. and Mrs, Don Heard and family, Newmarket, and Mr, and Mrs, John. Fawcett, London, with Mr, and Mrs. J. J. Holland. Mr. and Mrs. James Feeney and family, Kitchener, with Dir, and Mrs, Joseph Feeney. Word has been received here of the death in Weston of John Flanagan in his 85th year. Born in McKillop township he was the son. of the late Mr, and Mrs, Tho- mas Flanagan, Wanes wife, the for- mer Loretto Shea, predeceased him in 1955. Surviving are one son and three daughters, John, Toronto; Mrs. James (Ursula) Donahue, Richmond Hill; Mrs, Paul Stanley, Edmonton; Mrs, Lorne (Helen) Moriarity, Wayne, Mich.; two sisters, firs. Mary El- lin O'Rourke and Mrs. Elizabeth Murray, one brother, Joseph Flan- agan, Miilop township, and 18 grandchildren. Requiem Mass was sung in St, Mary's Church, Rich- mond Hill, with burial in Holy Cross cemetery, Thornhill. Pall- bearers were P. F. Benn, William Cook, Philip Flanagan William O'Meara, Michael Donahue and Gerrard Byrne. - The March meeting of the local council of the Catholic Women's League was held in the vestry of the church with the president, Mrs, Albert Cronin, presiding. The secretary, Mrs, Tom Kale, read the minutes of the preceding meeting. Mts. John Moylan read the correspondence. An invitation was extended to all members to attend a CWL meeting on March 13th in St. Joseph's parish hall, Stratford, at which there will be a speaker from the Mercy Shelter Guild. The treasurer, Mrs. Jack Lane, gave the financial report and a donation was voted to the Sacred Heart radio program. Mrs, John Moylan, -firs. Joseph Kale and Mrs. Joseph Burke were ap- pointed to act as a nominating committee. Auditors are airs. James McQuaid and Sirs. Frank Bowmen .4. reading on "Feasts in March' was given by -firs. Angus Kennedy. Father Coughlin gave a talk on the life and work of St. CoIuniban, the patron saint of our church. HULLETT On March 12th the Fireside Farm Foram met in Londesboro community hell with the directors of the Federation of Agriculture, township council and other int- erested ratepayers who listened to the broadcast, Taxation for Educe Hon. Four groups were formed to study the guide, answer questions and discuss the subject. There was a fine attendance and many interesting facts were learned. The British North America Aet gave each provincial government powers to make laws governing education within its own prov- ince. So there is considerable va- riety in Canada as a nation. Popu- lation. opulation. living costs and education costs have increased greatly with- in the Iast tea years and will like- ly continue to do so. We believe in equality of op- portunity. This we do not hare: Newfoundland spends on an aver- age 3100 to 3120 per student per year, while Alberta spends $367 end Ontario 3300. Young people mo toner stay in their home com- munity which educated them. Last year 80.040 persons moved from their home community in search of greater opportunity. The United States received many of these. By law students must remain longer in sebool. Handl- capped students are now receiv- ing instruction. All expenses of education have greatly increased and the farm- ing community is paying too high a percentage of the cost. The education tax for the liigit school areas has become an un- just bltrdon as Partners pay both per capita and for assosstneni, much higher than an urban dwell- er. A grass farm should not be taxed as high for edneetion pita poses as other property iu the township, It is the people who receive the benefit, not the laud, lettsiness now demands higher education for its employees, so it Should bear: some tax but not as high es residential sections. If books and subjects were stand- ardized education costs would be lower and more uniform through• out the dation. If the federal gov- ernment bore the expense of building new schools it would les- sen the burden on ratepayers, The federal government has the money 'from income taxes and a large share of the resources of the nation, The theaters are now in the group with small net incomes, as machinery, taxes and living ex- penses are so high and their pro- fits from the sale of products is low, They receive less for labor than the average urban dweller. Sontebelieve that a 'special sales tax for education should be used to. equalize the expense, firs. Howard Cartwright invit- ed the group for next week. HIBBERT "Separates for Summer" (By Mary Ellen Doyle) The Hibbert's Little Lassies held their first meeting of "Sem. arates for Summer" at the home of Mrs. Carter Kerslake on Thurs. day, March 8. The meeting was opened with the election of offic- ers: President, Janie Parsons; vice president, Patsy Coyne; sec.- treas., ec.treas., Joyce Kerslake; press re- porter, Mary Ellen Doyle; record book committee, Janet Miller, El- eanor Kemp; telephone girls, Margie Wallace, Kaye Worden, Sharon Burke. It was moved that we keep the name of Bib- bert's Little Lassies as out- club name. The treasurer's report was given. We decided on the color and size of our record book cov- ers. Mrs. Kerslake told us what the record books should contain. She also told hew to choose a pattern and material correctly. We should always look at the fin- ishes of the material and consider the cost of the material. The next meeting is at Mrs, John Wallace's on Thursday, March 15 after school. The meeting was adjourn- ed by Patsy Coyne. KIPPEN Mrs. Stanley Jackson was ad- mitted to St. Joseph's hospital, London during last week. Her many friends and neighbors ,Her her a speedy recovery. Dlr. and Mrs, Hank Binnendyk and family visited recently with the former's sister and brother- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Ven- nema of Burlington. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert McBride of Kitchener visited Wednesday with the former's mother, Mrs. Robert McBride in Hensall and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McBride and Sharon. Mr. F. W. Rowntree of Weston spent a few days visiting his sis- ter, Mrs. Norman Long. The Kippen East Women's In- stitute is reminded of the invita- tion to the Crediton WI on March 21st at 8.15 pm and also the pot luck supper at Mrs. Stewart Pep- per's on March 27 at 6.30 pm. The fifth meeting of the Thrif- ty Kippenettes was held March 10th at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Wm. Bell. Roll call was an- swered by 19 members. The girls decided on the covers for the re- cord book. Deanna Forrest was nominated as secretary for next meeting which is to be held on March 24th at 2 p.m. at the home of firs. Verne Alderdice. A dis- cussion was held on shorts and where not to wear them, also how to reinforce the seams and how to adjust your shorts to fit. -firs. Bell, Mrs. Alderdice, Sharon McBride and Jean McNaughton as leaders, the members were paired off into groups to each leader and were shown how to put in a zipper. The meeting clos- ed by singing the national an- them accompanied by Jean Mc- Naughton on the piano. CROMARTY Sirs. T. L. Scott, Mrs. M. La - mond, Mrs. C. McKaig, MTs, Ger- ald Carey and Mrs. Lloyd Miller attended the spring executive of Stratford Presbyterial in Knox Presbyterian Church, Stratford, on Tuesday, March 13th. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ramsey and children of Listowel and Mr, and Mrs, Carlyle Meikle were Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Wallace. Miss Mary Crawford is spend- ing some time with Miss Olive. Spectre who is slightly indisposed as the result of an injury. Members of the family and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Wallace on Friday night to celebrate with them the 52nd anniversary of their marriage. The evening g was spent playing progressive euchre with five tables in play and Mr. Wallace entertained with music on the harmonica, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Donald Wallace. A delicious lunch was served by tate family, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace are both enjoying excellent health and join in many social activities iu the commun- ity. Mr, and Mrs. Alex, Gardiner visited on Thursday with Mr. and firs. Wilmer Howatt of Londos- born. Mrs. Harris Butson of ltiunro United Church was guest speaker at the World's Day of Prayer service 'which was held in Oro- marty Church on I! riday after- noon. The thence of the service was "God's Love for the Whole World," and the leaders wore Mrs, Calder DIeHs.ig and Mrs. A. H. Daynard of Staf(a, Mrs. 'M'. L. Scott sang a solo "At the Plano of Prayer" attd wee a.ecotnpanied at the piano by Mrs, Wnt. Minot•. Prayers were .led by several lad - 1 i 4– HEI SDAPQit'1'lI MOWS, `l'rltt'sdeY Maroll 16, 1005 les front Cromarty and Biafra f cluirehes. There were around 40 VVoxld Da.y of ladies in eetendatice. Prayer Service FEDERATION einWe BY J. Carl Benting'way We bear a great deal about Canada s deol•easing art'iculturai population, In "view of this I would like to give you finale in• ferination that has come any Way- in ayin a .small pamphlet put out by the National Farmer's Union la the United States, Rentetnber" these.are U.S. figures and we can only guess at their relationship to Canada. There are about 7,5 million people on ammo, 10 million Hand- ling farmers' production after it leaves the farm and six trillion who handle the goods- farntet's buy to operate their homes and. farms, Tele is 37% of the nation's working force, Farmers should spend about 16. billion dollars a year to operate their Montes and 26 billion to op- erate their thane. Farmers are one of tite largest buyers of steel products: Ont mil- lion tons annually; one of the largest buyers of tires, tubes, etc„ 9% of the national output; 1/20 of the electrical output; the lar- gest buyers of petroleum; the only buyers of farts machinery; one of the largest markets for oars, trucks and pickups. Farmers have a total invest- ment of over 203 billion dollars, equal to about 3/5 of the value of all the stocks quoted on the New York Stock Exchange. The farm machinery inventory owned by farmers is equal to the investment of the steel industry and is greater than the invest- ment in the auto industry. In summary, farmers' income is important to the jobs and profits of industry and labor. It is the nation's largest bueiness. A 15% increase in gross farm income in Kansas would be equiv- alent to a plant hiring 36,150 men at $5,000 a year. Farmers receive $400. or 38% from the proceeds of a represen- tative food basket of rood costing 31,061.00, This is the end of the quotation. Canada could show that the farmer is in a somewhat worse position than his American neigh- bor. I would suggest that you take a second look at the final state- ment in the quotation. A little figuring shows that an increase of 15% in gross income to the farmer would mean only an in- crease of 5,66%u in the consumer food cost, This would mean that Canadian consumers would pay a little less than 29%, of their in- come for food. This would then be about 4% more than U.S. con- sumers are presently paying but would still be considerably less than food costs in other countries of the world. At a meeting of Huron County Co-op insurance committee and agents last Tuesday I was again amazed at continuing rapid ex- pansion of this association's bus- iness. No doubt some of this expan- sion is at the expense of some other companies, but much is due to the increasing consciousness. of the need for insurance protec- tion by farmers. It made me won- der if it wasn't just as urgent that farmers provide themselves with their own market protection, It is all very well to seek higher prices but first we must have a place of sale. It has disappeared in some products. Let us take steps to see that our market for livestock doesn't vanish. About 160 top-flight Canadian scientists, working in dozens of hospitals, universities and labora- tories, are currently receiving re- search support from the Canadian Cancer Society. Most of the support for cancer research in Canada comes from voluntary contributions collected during April by the Canadian Cancer Society. 'i'lte World Day of Prayer tor. vice was observed on Feeley at- tern00tt in the Northside '.United Church with it good attendance, Mrs. J, C. Britton spoke on the tlionte, Cs LWort oole World." 'i'heodobjectove ofr thistheWhSpee• tat day, she said, le not only pray- er, but pr'Y0I' 004 action, She lnontlouhlho God's loveed tcan'at lift us up,greatness widenof our outlook and make us willing to use our talents to help the mhh d towhole workission for othersofthe ticll alturnshalanl know the crucified Lord, Cho(r members f}•ora tho weal churches-led in the singipe, with Mrs. J. A, Stewart at the organ, A solo, "Be Still and Know," was sang by Mrs, Nei l Bell, The leaders and those taking prayers in the service were Mrs, Wm. 'Ball, Mrs, 0, McGavin, Mrs, Preston Dallas, Mrs. Robert Me - Milian, Mrs. R. Kerslake, Mrs, H. Donaldson, Mra, Roy McGonigle, MISS Belle Campbell, Mrs, J. M. Scott and Mrs, W. A, Wright. The offering, which amounted to $44,00 was received by Miss Gladys Thompson, Mrs. M. Ber- ger, Mrs, F, H. Sewage and Mrs, N. Schneider. HIGHWAY STATISTICS February statistics for No. 6 district, In brackets are figures for whole province; Motor vehicle accidents 194 (2,. 343); fatal accidents 3 (48); per- sons killed 7 (63); persons injure` ed 35 (701); vehicles checked 2,- 445 ;445 (39,046) ; warnings issued 1,- 178 (20,125); charges preferred 382 (6,064) registration and per - Tufts 21 (299); operators permits 15 (332) ; defective equipment 93 ((1,046); weight, load and size 7 (273) ; rate of speed 90 (1,995) ; rules of the road 121 (1,360); careless driving 14 (320) ; fail to report 2 (55), Northside United Church Worship 11 a.m. (Second Sun- day in Lent). Jr. Church school during worship. Sr, Church School 10 a.m, Organist, Mrs. Jas. A. Stewart; Choirmaster, Mr, Jas, A. Stewart; Minister, Rev. J. Cliff Britton, s.n. Dancing ! Brodhagen Com. Centre Friday, March 16 Desjardines Admission 75c FINAL Public Speaking CONTEST to be held in Seaforth District High School Tuesday, March 20 AT 8 P.M. Silver Collection Sponsored by McKdllop Federation of Agriculture O. Pryce A.R. Dodds Pres. Sec. Everybody Welcome TURKEY BINGO By courtesy of Seaforth Legion, the Sea - forth Lions will offer 15 twelve pound turkeys at the Legion Hall at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, MARCH 28th Proceeds in aid of Boys and Girls Work 15 GAMES — 5 SPECIALS Tickets $1.00 SAYE ON SEED buy from your local J -M dealer Choose JONES, MacNA` J'GHTON SEEDS for QUALITY—finest seed always, from an experienced seed house ECONOMY—reasonable prices for expertly processed seed SERVICE—convenient "close -to -home" service from this .local firm ASMI YOUR DEALER FOR JONES, MacNAUGHTON SEEDS Or call 08 ilh t'al; Exeter phone 235.0363 (lirodiieti phono 334.0308 Lennon phone G e 2.2258