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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1963-10-24, Page 7• THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1943 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS PAGE SEVEN Report on farmers would indicate they're not as poor as they say Huron's farmers, many of whom complain frequently about their poor financial posi- tion, came in for ;some good- natured chiding at the monthly meeting of the Federation of Agriculture last week. The chiding remarks followed a report by vice-president Alex McGregor, RR 2, Kippen, who as Huron's FAME chairman, re- ported $88,000 in debentures had been purchased by Huron farmers. Be also pointed out Huron farmers and other residents have purchased a total of $87,- 000 in shares in the project. This prompted one township director to state he couldn't understand where the farmers 'were getting all their money. "I thought they were all hard up," he added with a wry grin. McGregor, who stated he was quite pleased with the response, explained the salesman had re- ceived all kinds of hard -luck stories when canvassing in Huron. He reported one farmer was in a particularly bad way, but he added this was due to the fact he had just recently pur- chased an, airplane. Warren Zurbrigg, Clifford, who was recently elected secre- tary •of the Huron FAME Com- mittee, reported the county had gone 139 percent over its quota. McGregor explained the de- bentures were particularly good values, as they would not only boost the project to help farm- ers process their own livestock, but the debentures were also backed by an insurance policy, You don't have to have a medical examination and there are no questions asked as long as you are under 70 years of age, McGregor told the Federa- tion members.. He said he thought the county would do even better on the project, "The fellows in the south have their beans in now and it's a good place to invest money," he commented, The chairman also pointed out many farmers had gone and borrowed money from the banks to purchase debentures and shares. "The banks are willing to lend for that, he in- formed the group. Later in the meeting, when it was reported the Federation had a $2,000 government bond drawing only four and a half percent interest, McGregor said the group "would be sharp" if they invested it in FAME, add- ing they would receive six per- cent interest and could put the insurance on the life of the president. Charlie Thomas, Brussels, recommended the constitution of Federation be checked into to see if such a move could be made. Noting the life insurance angle, one member jokingly pointed out they could start electing some shaky, old presi- dents. Finances Good Mrs. Florence Elliott, secre- tary, reported the Federation would have approximately $500 on hand, beside the bond, at the year end it is expected. President Elmer Ireland noted this was exceptionally good in view of the fact that there had been a bank overdraft of $1,600 only two years ago. All townships except Usborne have paid their fees for the year and it is expected town- ship refunds will be over $1,000. 'BEAUTIFY YOUa2. HOME WITH... New Patterns Now In Stock! We have a large variety of bundle lots available, suitable for any room in the house. These are ail greatly reduced in price. THE TREND TODAY IS BACK TO WALLPAPER! YOUR LAST CHANCE 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL Made -to -Measure Suits This Offer Ends Shortly, So Take Advantage of the Big Savings. GASCHO'S DRY GOODS PRONE 59 ZURICR Have Comfort On Tap- Whenever You Need It! Don't let cold weather catch you with your coal bins empty—Let us fill your bin novo; COAL 15 ARRIVING EVERY DAY! NOW IS THE TIME FOR SEED CLEANING Bring it to Us for the best service! Na STADE S tl EIDO PHONE 72 — ZURICH Insurance Booms Harvey Taylor, reporting on the CIA insurance, reported the company was not as concerned with their loss ratio as they had been earlier this year. He said a report at the .fast meeting showed the ratio was down to 66 percent. However, he noted that at one time the ratio used to be below 50 per-. cent. Our rates are just a little better than most companies he stated, noting CIA was now the second largest company in On- tario and they hoped to be the largest in 1964. He proudly pointed out it was an all -Canadian company and all profits stayed right here rather than going to parent companies in the United States, which is the case with some firms. Plan Annual It was announced that the Federation's annual meeting would be held in Londesboro on Wednesday, December 4, and that Art Musgrove, president of the Ontario F of A, would be the guest speaker. Hon. William Stewart, min- ister of agriculture, had been invited, but declined due to the fact he plans a visit to the coun- ty this fall to address the Hol- stein breeders. The Ontario F of A annual will be held in Toronto on No- vember 11, 12 and 13 and the group ohose their delegates. They are: Elmer Ireland, president; Warren Zurbrigg, past president; Charles Thomas, second vice-president; Alex Mc- Gregor, first vice-president; Mrs. Alex McGregor, lady direc- tor; Murray Hoover, represent- ing Huron Junior Farmers. Ireland also recommended that the townships endeavour to send at least one director to the meetings, although they would not be voting .delegates. Alex McGregor and Elmer Hunter, RR 3, Goderich, were named to attend a Provincial Falk School to be held near Orillia from October 27 to No- vember 2. This year's program deals primarily with ARDA and the Federation agreed to pay their expenses to the sessions. Petitions Approved_ The township directors and executive also voted in favour of two resolutions which had been sent in by McKillop Town- ship F of A. One was that truckers be asked to have the sides of their loading chutes made of solid plywood to prevent accidents to animals which are caused by them being bruised or slipping through the slats which are now common on loading chutes. The second resolution had to do with the controversial freight assistance being given on West- ern feed grain. The McKillop group asked that this be stopped and not in- creased, as it has been suggested it may. , They pointed out •this would help stop vertical inte- gration and would protect On- tario grain growers. The vote carried by an 11 to three count on a show of hands. The resolutions will now be forwarded to be presented at the Federation's annual meet- ing in Toronto.—(Clinton News - Record). $22.00 That's All! Right now, at Crescent you can get a $506.94 loan for only $22.00 a month. 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Mrs. Clara Dowson Word was received Friday, October 18, from St. Joseph's Hospital, Sarnia, of the passing of Mrs. Clara Dowson, widow of the late John Elston Dowson. She had been a patient of the hospital for the past three months, due to a fractured hip. In her 84th year, she was the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, of Kippen, and was the last sur- viving member of a family of 10. She leaves to mourn her loss one adopted daughter (Mildred), funeral home, Hensall, with Mrs. Eldin Kerr, of Seaforth, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. She was a faithful member of St. Andrew's United Church, Kippen, for many years. Service was conducted Mon- day, at 3 p.m., from Bonthron Rev. D. A. MacMillan, a former minister, officiating. Interment was made in Bayfield cemetery. Pall bearers were Norman Stan - lake, Herb Britton, John Ander- son, Emerson Anderson, Bern- ard Keyes, John Keyes. 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