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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1947-11-28, Page 5fi [ [ $.41VV01$.147 Fe erati.o23, II �f (00a4g.400 frenl rage '1) 'Isere Started, The government SO*, jeSt,e he IVA "to strong pressure, 'both for and againet. .It had. been 'intended [or the Gernirtnent," he Old the Meeting, "to lift coarse grain Con - Isola at the end of atilY, but the lift- ing was deferred because Of the pack- inghouse workere' strike." "The Federation of Agriculture is the best organization the farmers have ever had.," said L, E.., Cardiff, R. R. 4, Brussels, M.P. for Huron North, "The farmers are being forced out of productionhe said, "at the very -time when production needed. My advice to those of you who can af- ford it is: Hod your breeding stock If you, can. It will be valuable. This situation will be corrected." "It le now thiaucia1y impossible to produce hogs," said 'Charles Coultes, reporting to the meeting for the coun- ty hog producers' committee. He list- ed cost figures to back his estimate of the cost of production of a bacon hog at $44,08, while at prices controlled by overseas contracts farmers, are gi3t- ting about $35 for the hogs they sell. Figures which show that poultry- men are losing money with feed grain at its new high level of prices were presented at the meeting by R. S. Mekercher, Seaforth, who was elect- ed second vice-president of the Huron Federation of Agriculture. ' ' The cost figures wre prepared 'within the last few days, lir. McKer- cher said, from records kept by poul- try farmers in the s Seaforth district. They show that it has been costing an average of $1.59 to raise a pullet to maturity, and that at present pric- es the farmer is losing 73 cents on each bird. It is now expected, he said, that by next season costs will have gone 45 cents a bird higher. As examples, he cited: Laying mash that cost $2.80 in 1945 is $4.06 now; scratch grain that was $1.70 in 1945 is $3.40 now; on the other side of -the ledger, the farmer was getting. 46 cents a dozen for grade A large two years ago, and gets 43 cents now. "The production of eggs is not as lucrative an occupation as it Was a few years ago," he commented dryly. "Government control of marketing is essential," said Mr. McKercher, "if the poultry industry is to be saved from ruin.7 Reporting on the work of the Hur- on Federation of Agriculture in show- ing educational films to rural audi- ences, Victor Roy, Londesboro, said that„average attendance on the Hur- on County film circuit was third high- est among 32 such circuits on which National Film Board material idi shown. In September, he said, Huron rural audiences for the films had an average attendance of 83, ninth best among the 32 circuits; in October the attendance averaged 90, third best. The audience interest in the filtns is increasing, he said, and the quality of the N.F:B. prOductions is being im- proved. The co-operative medical Plan spon- sored by the Huron Federation of Agriculture nov: covers 607 adults and 475 children in the county,. Bert Ir- win, Hullett, reported. The Plan was put in effect, he fecalled, on August 1 this year. Since then the groups that have joined up inelude,13 school sec- tions, five 'farm forums, one farmers' co-operative, three Women's Insti- tutes, andtwo church groups. Amounts paid' al $4,343, and $136.10 has already been paid out in claims. Following is the resolution approv- ed by the meeting: "In view of the very critical situa- tion in which ,our livestock and poul- try producers find themselves with lifting of price ceilings and subsidies on grain, concentrates and equipment, we demand: "(1) That coarse grains be placed 'under the Wheat Board or similar board, to remove these basic com- modities from speculation and, to give a stabilized negotiated price for a reasonable future period, and '(2) That overseas contracts be re- negotiated through some means to assure producers average cost of pro- duction, plus a reasonable profit on their livestock and poultry produc- tion, and "(3) That the machinery of the Agricultural Prices Support Act be -made effective for immediate relief to - restore confidence of farm people in a program of production for abund- ance, and "(4) That sufficient number of min- isters be present at the Dominion - Provincial meeting at which this reso- lution is presented to aseure•the pro- gram drawn up will be taken up in the Dominion Cabinet." • !, f Grn aildkerc FOR glIVI Judging in the Ontario Section of the $25,000 National Barley Contest took ,place at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto lest week. Five winners were selected to go on to the Ontario -Quebec Inter- prov,incial contest which is to be run off early in the new year. Shown above are the three Ontario judges: (Left to right) prof. Robert Keegan, 0.A.C., Guelph: P. IS:Cowan, Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, and Dr. L. H. Newman, Dominion Qerealist, Ottawa. First prize winner in the Ontario Section was Harold K. Nesbitt of Britannia Bay, near Ottawa, who was also first prize winner for Carleton County. Other winners in their order were William Lowe, Fort Frances; John Kluke, Renfrew; Robert S. Sparrow, Kinburn; Martin L. Dowdall, Perth. - Acclamations • (Continued from Page 1) Middleton, Williarci Brown, Norman Jones (accl.). For School Trustees.A. Clark, P. 'L. McNaughton, L. Case (acct.). Hydro Commissioner—Thos. Welsh .(accl.). Goderich (*) Qualified. For Mayor—George G. MacEwant, J. W. Baker (accl.). For Reeve—John E. Huckins*, Geo. Mathieson*, W. J. Bake. ' For Deputy Reeve—Clayton Ed- ward*, Arthur Kaitting*, George .Mathieson, John Spain*. • For ,Council (six to be elected)— George Parsons*, Reg. McGee*, Arn- old McConnell, Thomas Taylor*, Jos. Moody*, Earl Elliott*, Joseph Al- laire*, Arthur Kitting, John E. Huckins, John H. Graham*, A. F. Sturdy*, Leo Walza.14*, John Spain, Harold Blackstone, Jr., Leonard Shear - down, john Cuthbertson*, Drennan, Kenneth J. Pennington*, D. N. O'Brien. For Public Utilities Commission— Dr. W. F. Gallow (accl). Public School Trustees—St. David's Ward, T. Roy Patterson (accl.); St. Andrew's Ward, Clifford R. Lowery ▪ (accl.); St. Patrick's Ward, F. Ker- shaw (accl.); St. George's Ward, Jas. B. Milne (accl.). WI ngham (*) Qualified. For Mayor — Dundan •Kennedy*, .Jack Ramie, 'Charles Roberts (acct.). For Reeve—Murray Johnston*, S. P. McKibbon, R. S. Hetherington (ace .). For COuncil (six to be elected)— • Samitel -,Burton, Joseph Clark*, Alex -Coots, Jetties Gtirney*, Jack Ravie*, Ronald Rae*, Robin Campbell*, Nor- man Rentail*, John P. McKibbon*, W. B. McCool, Ewart McPherson, El- mer Wilkinson, W. T. Cruickshank, Henry Thompson*. ,For School Board (one in .each ward)—Ward 1, George Scott*, Wm. Young; Ward 2, Harold Wilde*, E. S. Lewis, Charles Lloyd*, Herbert Fuller* (accl.). Public Utilities Commission — Fred Davidson, R. H. Lloyd, A. J. Walker, Thomas Fells*, Herbert Fuller (ac- clamation). Brussels (*) Qualified. For Reeve—R. J. 'Bowman, R. B. Cousins*, D. N. McDonald (accl.). For Council (four to be elected)— W. Willis*, R. Kennedy*, L. Eck- meir*, J. Fischer*, A. Grewar, H. Pearson, H. Bowler, Mrs, D. Inglis, William Speir, C. Long, Geo. Bridge (accl.). For School Trustees (.three to be elected)—D. McTavish*, W. C. Kerr*, Hugh Wilson*, A. McTaggart P.U.C.—Jack McDonald (accl.). Grey Township (*) Qualified. For Reeve—Stanley Machan*, John McNabb*. For Deputy Reeve—George Mac - Don ald *, Clifford Rowland*. For Council (three to be elected)— Bert Johnston*, Kenneth McFarlane*, Percy Ward*, James Collins*, • Howick Township (*) Qualified. Reeve—John T. Winter (accl.). Deputy Ree—Elmer Parrish (ac- clamation). For Council (three to be elected)— Harold Gowdy*, Ed. McCallum, E. H. Strong*, Warren Zurbrigg*, Cecil Grainger (accl.). School Area Trustees—West How - ick, Cloyne Michael, Allan Munro (accl.); East Howick, George Ashton, Gordon Hargrave (accl.). Morris Township (*) Qualified, Reeve—Harvey Johnston (accl.). For Council (four to be elected)— Charles Coultes*, Samuel Alcock*, Joseph Yuill*, James Peacock*, Bail- ey Parrott*. • Turnberry Township (*) Qualified. Reeve—Walter H. Woods (acct.). For Council (four to be elected)— Percy King*, Robert Powell*, John Fisher*, Nelson Underwood*, Cletus Retinger*. John McTavish, Percy Biggs, Wilbur Franck*, Wm. Det - man.. School Trustees (three to be elect- ed)—James Hardy, Alvin. Smith (ac- c)amation). Meeting to be held to fill third vacancy. No Election in (Continued from Page 1) sive expenditure on streets. He felt an excellent job had been done. A total of ten fires during the year was reported by Councillor B. F. 'Christie, chairman of thefire and water committee, and there were eight false alarms. He reviewed the purchase of the new fire truck. Councillor E. A. McMaster told the meeting he had learned a great deal during his year on the council and found that success depended on the co-operation of the various members. It is expected to commence shortly' the er'ention of a rest room, arrange- ments having been made with M. E. Clarke and, the neighboring town- ships. He endorsed the garbage col- lection scheme. Councillor W. A. Ross criticized the fact that the surplus was not used to lower taxes. He was opposed to a hospital grartt„ and complained that be was not consulted before work was undertaken by committees. Councill4r W. T. Teall found the members very co-orierative. He bad been consulted, he, said, commenting on the work of the street committee. Ross Savauge, speaking on behalf of the I'ublic Schoo1,13oard; predicted that major expenditures would be re- quired shortly because df crowded classrooms, He asked that council consider the plowing of sidewalks, and, the meeting later endorsed a resolu- tion to this effect, after members of council had explained the mechanical difficulties that presented such plow- ing being done. R. G. Parke, nominated for council, opposed the town surplus and felt It should be used to lower taxes. I. Hudson and H. E. Smith, also nomin- ated for &ninon, spoke briedy. H. L. Box, Public Utility Commis- sion nominee, pointedout that taxes Were rising: A property in 1945 tax- ed at $65.00, now paid MOO. Be sug- gested prepayment tax receipts be made available from January 1. Mr. Box felt it unreasonable that Toronto be permitted miles of Street lights when merchants were forced to dis- continue window lighting. Ken Campbell, who was nominat- ed for P.U.C., also spoke briefly. BRUCEFIELD Mrs.,Frank Strange, of Toronto, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Swan. Mrs, Alice Hohner scent the week- end with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Smith, of Exeter. Mrs. Russell Wilcox, Joanne and Iia May, of Alvinston, spent a couple of days last week with her aunt, Mr R. DaWson. Mr. and Mrs. E. Munn and Elaine, of.Hensall, and Mr. and Mrs. E. Schil- be, and Kenneth, of Zurich, spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs, George Swan, Mrs. James Moodie, who spent a couple of weeks in London, has re- turned home. WALTON NM& ,i111111•111111111111111 The grounds of Leadbury school, south of (:,Walton, are to be vastly im- Proved„ • ' Fred ' Sinclair has donated some hnd to the schpol section, and it is the intention of ratepayers, to erect swings and other equipment to Make the grounds as- pleasant and attractive as possible. Personals: Stewart Bryans, Guelph, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Bryans; Mr. and Mrs. George Dundas have moved into the Nichol- son house bn West Street; Campbell Wade in Stratford; Lawson, Kerny, London, with his wife and family. WINTHROP Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hauley are at- tending the Royal Winter Fair and visiting in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Davidson and family spent Sunday with her sister, Mre. Russell Maddess and Mr, Mad - des in Milverton. Mi. and- Mrs. Robert McClure and Ross spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Wilson, Tuckersmith, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Dale and little son, visited her parents, -Mr. and Mrs. R. McClure. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Taylor, Bev- erley and Dorothea, of Staffa, visited with Mr. and Mrs. John McClure. Mr. E. Haase spent Satiliday in Toronto. The W.M.S. and W.A. of Cavan Church, Winthrop, will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the home of Mrs. Robert Mc- Clure, commending at 2 p.m. The roll call will be a Christmas thought. The topic will be given by Mrs. Wm. Montgomery. Mr. and Mrs, Charles' Dolmage at- tended the Dolmage-Schmidt wedding in Tavistock on Wednesday., STAFFA AIME BY LEE -PEE IN THE 'REALM OF SPORTS Premdent Bill Wall Mated this week that the hookey team (114 not practice over the week -end in Strat- ferd due to the lack of ice. However, the team expects to bold •parctices ev- ery week -fend from now on. Most of the personnel of the team laave been lined up and before very long this column will bring you the complete line-up, with a brief sketch of each player. President Teall also mention- ed that the circuit 'will probably con- sist of a possible six teams. We men- tioned in' our column last week that perhaps Exeter will not be a starter. Mitchell has announced that they are entering, and also ,Centralia Flyers. To date we have the following teams: Seaforth, Goderich, Clinton, Clinton Radio School, Mitchell and Centralia Flyers. * * * Did you know that sports come first in Australia? Business is secondary. * * It may be a trifle early, but in or- der to give the fans time to think it over, we suggest right now, aLl ski" lovers should get together and form a club. If you raake a start, perhaps your neighboring towns will follow' suit. In that manner, skiing, parties. could be .arranged and we're sure all would enjoy those outings. * * * Another suggestion finds its way into this column ,from another paper, when we note that more interest has been shown in photography of late. Many towns have formed a camera club. Perhaps the younger set of the town could get together and fon:tette\ Seaforth Camera Club. Anyone with a camera and interested in such an organization, please .mail your ideas to this column and we will pass them on to others. Come on, camera fans, let's hear from you. * * * •National Hockey League Standing, (including Wednesday night games) GP Pts. Detroit 15 19 Boston r. • 15 18 Toronto 15 18 Montreal 15 14 New -York 14 12 -Chicago 16 9 • * * Now that Old Mail Winter is here, all the hockey fan‘ will be anxious •to learn how soon ice will be avail- able in the locaP rink. As soon as, the cold weather sets in a start will be made to lay a proper foundation for ice, so that the local team can get accustomed to their home ice sur- face. Only hard work, good hours and proper habits will lead to physical stamina and produce a winning com- bination. There must be a feeling of good fellowship and a spirit to win at all times. If all the teams in this circuit can go through the season in this sportsmanlike manner, then. we can safely say: "CLEAN SPORT IS GOOD SPORT" McDonald - Fawcett The home of Mr. and Mrs. William Fawcett, Staffa, was the scene ot a pretty wedding on Saturday evening, Nov. 22, when their daughter, Kath- leen Olive, was united in marriage to Mr. Ross Graham McDonald, of Sea - forth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mc- Donald, Cromarty. R,v, Da 'ard per- formed the ceremon n the p sence of the many friend 'the couple. The rooms were decorate in 'pink and white. The bride, tiven in mar- riage by her father, wore a street - length aqua dress with gold trim and a' pearl necklace, the gift of the groom. Her flowers were red roses. Miss Doris Fawcett, of Stratford, was her sister's bridesmaid. and chose a grey wood dress with blue and silver bead trim, Her bouquet, was red ros- es and white mums. Mr. Geo. Hen- derson, of Russeldale, attended • the groom. Mrs, Fawcett wore a blue crepe dress with black squlns and a corsage of yellow mums. Mrs. Mc- Donald wore black With a corsage of pink mums. A buffet lunch was served by Mrs. Harry Leslie, Mrs. Lorne Pethick, Mrs. McNichol and Mrs, Fleming. Later the happy cou- ple left for a motor trip, the bride travelling in a navy blue coat with black ,crepetrim. On their return they will reside on the groom's farm near Seaforth. ZION ' The new baru. on the ,Stacey place is almost completed. Mrs. Stacey and Mowet are glad to get their stock un- der cover again: Miss Joan Britton spent the week- end with Miss 'Eloise Corman, Dub- lin. Mr. and Mrs. Alb. Roney and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roney and Carl vie- ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Werhazn, Denfield. Mrs. James. Malcolm is confined to her bed and under the doctor's care with strept throat. Miss Frances Annis, R.N., London, visited over the week -end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Annis. Mr. and Mrs. George Pepper spent Saturday in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Britton spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. R. Keyes, Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Gordon and Don- na and Mr. H. Gordon spent Sunday with 14.r. and Mrs. J. Malcolm and Mr. and Mrs, D. Malcolm. • BAYFIELD Oa)c English 'dOlEtreC. berfjer Halu1140fSf Fine Irish in plain ex' with hand em- broidered initial'. These may be had singly', er in smart :Christmas boxes, An ideal gift LAWNS 10e to 39c LINENS...50c to $1.00 BOXED HANKIES $1.50 a Box Celebrate Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. John Scotchmer, Sr., celebrated their golden wedding an- niversary at their farm home on Mon- day, Nev. 24. Dinner was served to fourteen guests. Gifts, flowers and telegrams were showered en" the bride and groom of 50 years. They were married November 23., 1897, at Varna, Ont., started farming on the Blue Water Highway, one-quarter mile south of Bayfield, two years later moved to Fargo, North Dakota, re- turning five ears later to. settle on the farm on the Bronson Line, Stanley Township, where they lived for the past 43 year. Mr. and Mrs. Scotch - mer have five sons and one daugh- ter, who were all at the dinner: Mrs. Robert Greer, Bayfield; Clifford, of 'Chicago; Roy, Charles, John and Gor- don, all of Stanley Township. There are eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Death of Robert David Scotchmer The death occurred at his home in Bayfield on Friday, Nov. 21, after a short illness,. of Robert David Scotch - mer in his 76th year. He was the eld- ,est son of , the late Alfred and Jane Watson Scotchmer, and was born in Hayfield, When a young man he went to North DakOta. Where he was mar- ried in 1896 to Jane Sherritt. Atter residing in North Dakota for 10 years he brought his family back to On- tario. They resided on, the Bronson Line, Stanley Township. Mrs. Scotch - mer died in 1924, In 1926 he was 'married to Margaret Campbell and moved to Hayfield, where be since re- sided. Mr. Scotchmer was treasurer of St. Andrew's United Church for a great many years and was a member of the 'Hayfield Cemetery Board:, Ser- vice was held in St. Andrew's 'United Church, conducted by Rev. F. G. Stotesbury, assisted by Rev. D. J. Lane, Of Clinton. The pallbearers were William Sparks, Colin Campbell, Archie Armstrong, Murray Gra.inger, Walter Wallis and Fred Watson. The flower -bearers were six nephews: Douglas Seotehmer," Ernest Towns - bend, Gordon Scotchmer, Russell Heard, Thomas Scotchmer and Al- fred Scotchmer, Jr. Interment took place in Hayfield ceMetery. The ser - Vitae was largely attended, Among Men's Quality Lined Gloves Fine cape skin Gloves with linings of fleece, wool knit, or, fur; in Black, Brown, Grey or Natural. LINED GLOVES $2.25 to $5.00 FUR LINED • $5.95 FUR BACK GLOVES $6.50 4. CHRISTMAS Gift Ties Hundreds upon hun- dreds of smart new moderns, stripes, checks, prints, plain shades, or clever Pais- ley designs. We have the ties he'll want to, wear. • Overcoat • Values $1 $1.50 $2 White Shirts Cosy Fleeces, Soft Velours, Popular Elysians and Barrymores are all here • in just the colors you want, including Browns, Oxfords, Blues, Greys and Teal shades. Styled in Box Slipens, Raglans, or Fit- ted Alfedels. • SIZES 33 TO 46 IN STOCK 24 50 to 55.00 0, Excellent White Broad- cloth, new slub broad- cloth or smart white on white designs. For- syth, 'Arrow, Tooke and Warrendale. 2.55 to 3.95 Gift Housecoats GIVE Him a Hat Ali styles and shades in new Fall Hats for his .Christmas gift. If you don't know .his size, give him a Hat "Gift Certificate," and he can choose his own after Christmas. • — to $10 Store Open Wednesday Afternoons Until Christmas AIL -wool Flannels in plain shades or popular Scotch Plaids, in a wide variety of tones. - Silk Paisleys or stripes add to this fine showing of gift housecoats. Choose these now for the man of the house. 9.00 TO • 19.50 As an added service to Christmas Shoppers this Store will remain open Wednesday afternoons during Decem- ber. Store closes 10 p.m. Saturdays. Phone Seaforth Ont. those from a 'distance were Archdea- con Wm. Townshend, Mrs. Townshend and four sons, London; Fred Scotch - mer and son, Douglas, Richmond Hill; Mrs. Delbert Haw, of Proton Station; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heard, Stratford; Herbert Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scotchmer, Miss Mabel Scotchmer, of Toronto; Mr, W. McMullen. and Mr. Stewart, of Department of Agricul- ture, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. W. Weeks and two children, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wild, Mr. and Mrs, John Turner and son, Tom, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Allen. Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sherritt, Hen - salt; Mr. and Mrs. Clements, Mrs. J. Waisyn, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Scotch - mer, Miss Isabel Kirk and Mrs. Kirk, Ginn worth. • Miss Melvena Sturgeon, of Lendon, spent the week -end with her parents, Mr,' and Mrs. W. Sturgeon. Mr,- and Mrs, A. Furter and son, •Bill, of London, spent Sunday with Mrs, Wm. Stinson. Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Hallman and two sons, of New Dundee, were guests of Mr. • and Mrs. Grant Turner on Sunday. Miss Gloria Westlake, of London, spent the week -end at her borne in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Chris. Parker and daughter, Beaulah, spent the week- end in London. Mr. and Mrs. A. R Westlake are visiting ' friends. in St. Thomas this week. , King Winter is here again and the roads itt the district are in very poor condition. Pupils attending Clinton. Collegiate are having an enforced holiday owing to the fact the school' bus was unable to get through to- day (Wednesday). Clean Living Clean living means more to health authorities than simply moral con- duct and avoidance of excess. .The medical people think particularly of bodily cleanliness, infernal as well a% external. Cleanliness of body embraces thor- ough cleansing of the skin, through which the body breathes. The fre- quent refreshment of the skin is at* essential for physical as for social ad- vantage. And ceanUness involves scrupulous care of the clothing, so that all possible sources of contagion may be avoided, THE SALVATION, ARMY CAPT. F. HALLIWELL LIEUT. A. MILLAR --MUSICAL NITE-- WITH THE SALVATION ARMY BANDS FROM STRATFORD AND WINGHAM UNITING Saturday, Dec. 6th 8 p.m. CHAIP.MAN AND GUEST SPEAKER— BRIGADIER 0. WELBOURN (The Brigadier has spent more than 20 years as a Missionary in China)] Subject — "MANCHURIA." KEEP THIS DATE OPEN FOR THIS INTERESTING EVENT Admission 35 Cents