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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1974-10-31, Page 13PAGE 14 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1974 Soil test now saves fertilizer Tight fertilizer supplies and price increases in chemical nutrients have forced many Ontario farmers to take a sec- ond look at their fertilizer programs and at the benefits that can be derived from soil testing. The number of samples sent so far this year to the Ontario Soil Testing Laboratory operat- ed by the Department of Land Resource Science for the Ont- ario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, has increased by over+ 50 percent of 1973 totals. "The technology is here to provide farmers with the information and data they need in order to fertilize where needed and in the right amounts. In addition to recommending soil testing, Professor Lane points out that there are other methods of adding nutrients. "Ten tons of cattle manure to an acre., for example, will provide at least $21 equivalent fertilizer value in the first crop year. On the same basis, 10 tons per acre of swine man- ure provides an equivalent of $18 fertilizer value, and two tons of poultry manure provides a $16 equivalent. In cases wherq soil fertility is already high, farmers can apply manure in sufficient quantities so that additional commercial fertiliz- er is not required, " he says. Crop rotation, using a nitrogen -fixing crop such as legumes, also offers a good temporary and/or permanent solution to nitrogen shortages. A legume -grass sod with 50 percent or more legumes will return 100 pounds per acre of nitrogen when plowed down. While not always practical, such a rotation can help reduce your total nitrogen costs. Economical fertilizer use starts with the soil test. Rep- orts from the samples are mail- ed back in about two weeks from the laboratory; so farmers who take soil samples early can order their fertilizer requ- irements in plenty of time for the 1975 crop year. 50 Years Ago Hay Township rolled up a majority of 80 in favor of the drys in the recent liquor plebis- cite. The remarkable fine weather continues day after day, with nice warm sunshine just like September. The Zurich Jubilee Band gave an open air concert on Saturday evening and the streets were dusty and had to be sprinkled. Farmers on heavy soil are unable to plow owing to the dryness, while the past- ure fields are suffering from want of rnoisture. Mr. W.G. Hess and C. Fritz & Son, Ford dealers, have exchanged autos. Mr. Hess gets a sedan and C. Fritz & Son get a touring car. Thirty-two cars of grain and beans were shipped out of Hen - sail this week. 35 Years Ago Over 2,200 pounds of fowl, mostly goose, will be prepared by the women of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich in preparation for their annual fowl supper. Rev. H.A. Kellerman, Waterloo, was guest speaker at anniversary services at the EUB church, Sunday. Mrs. E. Thiel entertained a number of relatives and friends in honor of her friend, Miss Beatrice Gascho, bride -elect. Mr. Howard Klumpp left last week for Kitchener where he is engaged with the Willis Tipping Orchestra. Miss Helen Moir, who spent a few weeks in London, has returned to her home in Hen- sall. 25 Years Ago Mr. Maxine Ducharme, of the Parr Line, fell about 20 The Corporation Of The illage Of °,::,rich Notice Of The Electsrs Within The Village Of Zurich • TAKE NOTICE THAT the following is a true copy of a question to be submitted to the electors entitled to vote on money by-laws within the Village of Zurich; ARE YOU IN FAVOUR OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL BUILDING AT A NET COST OF TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($27, 000.00) AFTER TAKING INTO ACCOUNT RECEIPTS FROM OTHER SOURCES. MONIES TO BE RAISED BY ISSUE OF DEBENTURES TO BE RETIRED OVER A PERIOD OF FIFTEEN YEARS AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $3, 652.00 AND THAT the foregoing question shall be submitted to a vote of the electors at the next municipal election between the hours of 11 o'clock of the forenoon and 8 o'clock in the afternoon; AND THAT the 5th day of December, 1974 at 8 o'clock in the afternoon at the municipal office in the Village of Zurich, has been fixed for the appointment of persons to attend at the polling places and at the final summing up of the votes by the Clerk. AND THAT the Voters' List in this connection shall be posted up in the office of the Clerk of the Corporation of the Village of Zurich on the 1st day of November, 1974 and a voter may complain in respect of the list to the Clerk as set out in the Municipal Elections Act 1972, as amended, W.D. ARMSTRONG Clerk - Treasurer Village of Zurich .OF - YEARS GONE -gY- tees taothe barn floor and suf- fered a double fracture to the right arm and skull along with other bruises. Dorothy Irene, youngest daughter of Mrs. Bertha Hay- ter, Dashwood, was united in marriage to Earl F. Vandahl, of Assiniboia, Sask. They will reside in Dartmouth, N.S. There has been much activ- ity in the local EUB church the past week. A new air-condition ed furnace and toilet rooms have been installed and the church has been redecorated. Last, but not, least, several good ladies gave their willing hands for a good cleanup, which; was cheerfully done. 20 Years Ago Waterloo College Chapel was the scene of the wedding of Pauline Margaret Haberer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theo- dore ilaberer, Zurich, to Donald Brintnell, Sarnia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Brint- nell., Exeter. Toronto will be the home of Anna Zister. Hanover, and Fred F. Kalbfleisch, Toronto, who were married October 16, 1954. Mrs. Nora Feiertag, of Det- roit, was a weekend visitor at the hone of her cousin, Mrs. Gertrude Datars, and called on friends in the vicinity. Plan area dates hi Huron for Achievement Day The Howe Economics Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food is again holding 4-H Homemaking Club Achievement Days in Huron County. The girls are participating in the current project, "The Club Girl Entertains, " which is designed to help club members gain confidence in the practice of simple and gracious enter- taining. The girls in each club have had the opportunity to plan and prepare refreshments for various occasions, discuss table setting and service, practise flower arranging and discuss etiquette for many occasions. Miss Jane Pengilley, Home Economist for Huron County, will be conducting the followini Achievement Days throughout this area; Seaforth Area Ach- ievement Day, Seaforth High School, December 14; Zurich Area Achievement Day, Zurich Public School, January 4 Exeter Area Achievement Day, South Huron High School, Jan- uary 11, and Crediton Area, Stephen Township Central School, January 18. All friends and relatives are invited to attend the afternoon program which begins at 1:15 p.in. The girls will be present- ing skits and •exhibits on variou topics related to entertaining. Your presence will show your support for the young people in the County. 0 Father to neighbour: "My son is at the awkward stage. He doesn't know whether to give his girl a seat on the school bus or race her for it. Miss Arlene Haberer spent the weekend with friends in London, 10 Years Ago Hay Township council will snake application to the Cent- ennial Project Board far approv- al of a proposed township cent- ennial project. Mrs. Robert McKenzie, 52, was instantly killed when she was struck by a car driven by Milton Love, Hensall. Mr. Love said that the woman just seemed to fall into the side of his southbound car. Forty-three members and guests enjoyed a bus tour to the Niagara Peninsula this week, sponsored by the Kippen East branch of the Women's Institute. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hohner, Bayfield, celebrated 25 years of happy marriage last week and the occasion was marked by a Saturday night surprise party at their home, planned by the family of Mrs. Hohner. Specials this week are fresh pork spare -ribs. 49¢ ib; chuck or blade roasts, 39¢ 1b. TO OUR CUSTOMERS: Due to the increased cost of power, and other rapidly increasing cost of materials and items necessary to operate your elect- rical distributions, we have been forced to increase our rates for electric energy. The amount of increase will average 5.70jo over all classes of our customers. The effect- ive rate of increase may vary from one class of customer to another. The new rate will be effective on all bills issued on and after November 1, 1974. The new Residential Rates are as follows: 1st 50 KWH per month @u 4.6¢ 2nd 200 KWH per month @ 2.40 Preferred 500 KWH per month a@ 1.25¢ Balance KWH per month 01.45¢ Min. monthly bill $3.25 Zurich ? ydro Electric Syst NOTICE OF OMINATION Nomination for Reeve and Council Members for representation on the VILLAGE OF ZURICH COUNCIL will be received by the undersigned o :}menchng on Friday, November 7 and until 5 P.M., E.S.T., on Tuesday, November 12, 1974 Four council members and one Reeve to be elected to the village of Zurich Council, for the year 1975 and 1976 W. D. ARMSTRONG Clerk, Village of Zurich Zurich, Ontario NOT1 E NOMINATION Nominations for Reeve, Deputy -Reeve and Council members for represent- ation on the STANLEY TOWNSHIP COUNCIL will be received by the undersigned Commencing on Friday, November 7 and until 5 P, M, E, S, T,, on Tuesday., November 12, 1974 One Reeve, One Deputy -Reeve; and Three Councillors to be elected to the Stanley Township Council for the years 1975 and 1976„ Required nomination forms may be obtained from the Clerk's office. MEL GRAHAM Clerk, Stanley Township Brucefield, Ontario