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SEAFORTH, Friday, October 29
'OIL IN HURON
Is the economy of Huron, which,
since the first settlements were hew-
ed from Canada Company bush, has
been based on agriculture, due for a
change?
Will the drilling programs of ma-
jor oil companies, which are now un-
der way, produce results which will
have the effect of introducing a
brand new feature into the economy
of the district? Nobody can give the
answer at this time, but it is signifi-
cant that responsible officials of the
Imperial Oil Company, addressing
the Huron County Municipal Offii-
cers' Association in Exeter last week,
indicated the oil and gas potential of
the county to be such as to justify a
continuation of the company's devel-
opment program. Such decisions are
not taken lightly. Drilling costs be-
ing what they are, test wells are not
put down in hap -hazard fashion, de-
spite the admittedly speculative na-
ture of the business. Undoubtedly
the results obtained from wells al-
ready drilled in the Zurich district
had much to do with the decision.
Here gas in commercial quantities is
available.
As speakers pointed out, the search
for oil or gas is a risky and specula-
tive business. There is nothing at
the moment to justify forecasts of
major finds in Huron, but on the
other hand, there is sufficient evi-
dence to result in a continuing pro-
gram. We will have to wait and see.
TSE AGRICULTURAL OUTLOOK
One of the basic problems affecting
the farm economy is the spread be-
tween the amount received by the
producer and the amount which the
consumer is required to pay for the
product. This means all too often
that the price of the things the
farmer .buys is geared to the price
the consumer pays for his product,
rather than to the price he, the far-
mer, receives for it. This condition
is particularly common during per-
iods in which farm products are in
good supply.
Cognizance of the problem is tak-
en by the Bank of Montreal Business
Review for October, when it points
out that Canada's large surplus of
agricultural products, accompanied
by a weakening of farm prices over
an extended period without appreci-
able reduction in operating costs,
continues to pose a major problem
for the nation's farmers.
"Taking a broad view of the agri-
cultural scene," the review says, "it
is apparent that in the sectors that
amount for upwards of four-fifths
of farm cash income -grain, live-
stock, dairying and poultry --there is
a pronounced impression of abun-
dance.
"But it is also apparent that the
present situation is not without its
•rdisurbing features for those engaged
an agricultural production. In com-
modity after commodity, prices have
weakened from their post-war peaks,
and, where government support has
-come into play, large surplus stocks
have been accumulated."
The review notes that this year's
tamps, which were late in maturing
and for the most part low in yield
and quality, are unquestionably lean
in comparison with the fat harvests
the past three years. It suggests,
r+vever, that, if a lean year had to
Oise, there was some consolation in
°act tit it found granaries and
wwfl Stocked,
oto elusion that clear-
IT the review, "is that
tilting Canadian agri-
lstao'a%nrs less of scarcity
and of plenty on a.
broader front than at any time in the
post-war period."
In reviewing the agricultural pic-
ture, the review pays particular at-
tention to the livestock situation, not-
ing that the rises in the cattle popula-
tion has been a prominent feature in
recent years.
From 1945 to 1950 there was a
steady depletion of herds, but in 1950
this trend was halted and reversed,
and there ensued a period of replen-
ishment which has continued, al-
though at a somewhat slower pace,
this year.
The review notes that the number
of calves and beef cattle on Canadian
farms at June 1, was officially esti-
mated at 6.7 million head, 1.6 per
cent above a year earlier and 23 per
cent more than the census count at
June 1, 1951.
Noting that in the last two years
cattle slaughtering have risen
sharply, it is suggested there is lit-
tle doubt that 1954 figures will be
substantially higher than 1953.
What Other Papers Say:
Storm Window Time Again
(Meaford Ekpress)
Autumn in these parts is generally
a beautiful time of the year. The
multi -colored leaves falling from the
numerous trees provide a marvelous
color spectre. The bright sunny days
and frosty nights step up the vigor
of John Citizen, who pays more at-
tention to the matter of earning a
living.
The children have settled down to
school routine and are no longer irk-
ed with the confinement. Most of the
housewives are gathering up the late
season fruits and vegetables and
storing them to meet the onslaughts
of winter appetites.
Most men are dodging the big is-
sue as to when the storm windows
go on. The canny ones delay because
it might get warm and the house
could not be properly aired. The
model husband no doubt has polish-
ed the permanent windows and is
now finishing up on the storms,
ready to replace them.
For some unknown reason, most
women are ogres when it comes to
storm windows. They want every
, window washed from cellar to gar-
ret, inside and out, before the storms
are put on. Then after the storms are
on they go around with a magnify-
ing glass looking for minute spots or
finger marks.
We never knew why Rip Van Win-
kle strolled off into the pleasant
Autumnal hills. for 20 years, until af-
ter we were married. Now we know.
Those storm windows got him down.
Timely Any Week
(Wingham Advance -Times)
October 1 to 8 was Newspaper
Week and newspapers all over Can-
ada and the United States marked
the occasion.
However, as Editor Ray Wilson,
of the Shawinigan Falls Standard
points out, any week is timely to
stress the merits of the weekly paper,
both in its news and advertisng.
The advertising director of one of
Canada's leading banks gives this im-
portant but emphatic reply to the
question, "Why we advertise in the
weeklies":
"Very simply, we use weeklies be-
cause they're a darned good buy for
our advertising dollars. If our ap-
propriation ever had to be cut, week-
lies would be the last of our media
to pay the supreme sacrifice.
"While we're national advertisers,
our business is essentially local; con-
sequently we advertise at the local
level in the local weeklies. -
"Familiarity breeds friendships,
not contempt. Our weekly newspa-
per advertising- enables us to say
`hello' in a friendly atmosphere. In
return, we get back a friendly `hello'
from the readers of weekly newspa-
pers. They go farther; they stop in
for a chat.
"When we advertise in the week-
lies, it helps us to identify ourselves
with the life of the people around us.
Our advertising rubs shoulders with
that of the local butcher, baker and
hardware store. As a result we be-
come an integral part of the com-
munity and accepted as such. ,Our
branch- and branch officers are ac-
cepted as a friendly part of the com-
munity."
THE HURON EXPOSITOR
SEEN IN THE COUNTY PAPERS
Preaching in Western Canada
Rev. Glen Beach left for Mani-
toba last week where he is con-
ducting revival services in Plum
Coulee, Morden and Wienipeg. He
expects to return the last of No-
vember. in his • absence Mrs.
Beach is carrying on the pastoral
duties in the church here. -Blyth
Standard.
Purchase Property
Rev. and Mrs. Albert Martin
have purchased the dwelling pro-
perty formerly owned by George
Barkner at Wagner's Corner, 2%
miles north of Zurich. They are
renovating the building and when
fairly well completed will occupy
the same. We wish them ,health
and happiness in their new home
-Zurich Herald.
Second Gas Well Struck
A second natural gas well has
been struck near Z:nch. Reports
of the yield indicate it has a
much larger supply of gas than
the first one. The new well is on
the farm of Carl Heideman, north-
west of Zurich, about one-quarter
mile from the original one on Bob
Clausius' farm. Stubble & Stub-
ble, contractors from Merlin, Ont.,
drilled the well for Imperial Oil
1,td.-Exeter Times -Advocate.
Resigns From Telephone Staff
Miss Alice Rogerson has tender-
ed her resignation as operator on
the Blyth Municipal Telephone
System, to take effect November 1,
and has accepted an office posi-
tion with the Bainton Woollen
Mills at Blyth. Miss Rogerson has
been with the local telephone com-
pany for the past 11 years, where
she has been a most efficient oper-
ator, and her decision to termin-
ate her association with the sys-
tem will be generally regretted. -
Blyth Standard.
Celebrate Silver Wedding
Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Bell were
taken by surprise !Saturday even-
ing at their home on King Street,
when sixty friends and relatives
gathered to honor them on their
25th wedding anniversary. They
were married on October 17, 1929.
A social evening was spent by
playing cards and chatting. At
Lunch time the bride and groom
were called forward and present-
ed with a chest of silver and oth-
er gifts. Mrs. Roy Wilson read the
address and made the presentation.
-Clinton News -Record.
Work Started on Motel
Digging operations have started
for construction of a 10 -unit motel
being built just north of Goderich
on Highway No. 21, near Dunlop,
by W. Hume Glutton, R.R. 6, Gode-
rich. Mr. Clutton "said he hoped'
construction would be completed in
time for opening next spring. The
motel will be the second one in
the Goderich area. First one built
was Pierson's Motel south of town
on Highway No. 21. The new build-
ing will measure 24 by 178 feet and
will be called the "Dunlop Motel,"
named after the Tiger Dunlop
Block "B" in Oolborne Township,
on which it is located. Mr. Clut-
ton said also that the motel will
be of cement block construction,
modern, heated and soundproofed.
-Goderich Signal -Star.
October Rain New Record
The weather forecaster at R.C.
A.F. Station, Centralia, predicts
that October will set a record for
rainfall for any month. A total of
8.12 inches has fallen in the first
20 days of the month. In a 28 -day
period ending October 17, 11.21
inches of rain was recorded. On
Friday, October 15, when the ef-
fects of the hurricane were felt in
this district, 1.35 inches of rain
fell in a six -hour period. Total
rainfall on that day was 2.43.
From October 10 to 17, a total of
5.73 inches of rain fell. The re-
cord rainfall for any 24-hour per-
iod was on October 11, 1949, when
2.90 inches fell. Maximum tem-
perature for the past week was
74.8 on October 14, and the mini-
mum was 32.5 on the night df Oc-
tober 18. -Exeter Times -Advocate.
Celebrates 98th Birthday
Huron County's grand old man.
William H. Campbell, celebrated
his 98th birthday on Tuesday at
his home near Auburn, still en-
joying fairly good health. Born in
Brooklin, Ont., in 1856, Mr. Camp-
bell moved with his parents to
Hullett Township at the age of 14
years. Later, the family moved to
a farm in East Wawanosh, four
:piles north of Auburn. After teach-
ing school for a few years, he was
married in 1879 to Fannie Harrison
and settled on the borne farm. He
sold the farm to his son, Albert,
33 years ago, retaining an acre of
it and \stablishing a home there.
He lived there until the death of
his wife 15 years ago, and since
then has made his home with Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Campbell. He has
another son, Colin, in Ottawa, and
a daughter, Mrs. W. P. Crozier, of
London, also 11 grandchildren and
16 great-grandchildren. A man of
sterling character, Mr, Campbell
has always been interested in
church work. For 50 years he was
13ible Class teacher of Donnybrook
United Church. Despite poor eye-
sight and being hard of hearing,
he is keenly interested in world
events.--Goderich Signal -Star.
"Keeper of the Trees
(By MRS. M. C. DOIG)
(Continued from last week)
Nels hasn't been so surly and
queer and contrary since I began
sending him to Dad's at every op-
portunity. But he still prefers the
company of trees to the company
of people. He works at the Lake-
side tree nursery in the summer
holidays. The manager says he's
the best man he's got.
Evelyn is the only one who nev-
er causes me a moment's anxiety.
Yes, she does, too. She is TOO
sensible and matter-of-fact. Doesn't
it beat all? There's no pleasing
me, I guess. I wonder if it's old
age creeping on?
Your loving sister,
JAN.
Part Seven
THE STORE . . , AND THE
ELECTION
An election was in the offing,
and there was rebellion in the
Tory ranks in Brig End Mills. Bill
Culliton, who had inherited from
his father the job of deputy re-
turning officer at No. 1 polling sub-
division, had come out flatfooted
and said they could give it to
somebody 'else, because HE was
voting C.C.F., and he wasn't going
behind anybody's back to do it,
either. The rumblings of this de-
fection reached to the furthest cor-
ners of the township.
If a Culliton could turn his coat,
anything could' happen. Why, Bill
Culliton's grandfather had been
the Tory member for two decades,
back in the eighties!
When the rumor first reached
their ears, Gerald Fox and Jack
Freelong refused to believe it. O1
course, Bill had opposed Higgins'
candidature at the nomination with
all the vigor at his command, and
when the Higgins' supporters had
shown themselves all powerful, had
stormed out of the assembly hall
as mad as a hornet; but to switch
over to the C.C.F.! Things like
that simply did not happen in Brig
End M411s.
(But the horrid truth was finally
brought home to Gerald in Kel-
son's store atbout a month before
the election. Bill walked in carry-
ing a crate of eggs, and at the
sight of Gerald leaning against the
counter, he bristled. He bristled
all over. A half -blind man could
see that he was just spoiling for a
fight, and Gerald's heart sank.
"Well, Gerald, I suppose you've
heard the news? The C.C.F.'s
have a new recruit and the two
old parties get a kick in the
pants."
"I heard, but I didn't, believe it.
How can you do it, Bill?"
Culliton snorted,
"How can i not?" he demanded,
"You.know just as. Well as I do
that Higglne is as crooked as a
dog's hind leg! He's gone bank-
rupt three times now, and always
emerged with enough money to try
again to get into Parliament. And
'With all -the decent fellows you
Could have run, who is the TorM
standard-bearer? Higgins! You
make the sick!"
Years Agone
The Huron Expositor of Twen-
ty -eve
Interesting Items Picked From
ty-Twen-
ty-eve and Fifty Years Ago
From The Huron Expositor
November 1, 1929
Mrs, C. Ham, Toronto, and her
brother, Dr. Swan, of Hamilton,
visited their aunt, Mrs. Wm. Scott,
Brucefield, last Sunday, who is
seriously ill.
Oliver Goldthorpe, who has con-
ducted very successfully the Bay-
field Garage for the summer, has
closest it for a time while he is
away hunting in Muskoka.
Robert Penhale, Bayfield, left
Sunday for Quebec, where he has
shipped a car of apples. Mrs. Hugh
McKay accompanied him to Toron-
to, where she went to see her
daughter, Miss Alma McKay, who
has been ill with pneumonia.
Mrs. James Hawthorne left on
Thursday enroute for her home in
Moose Jaw, Sask., after spending a
couple of months visiting friends
in and around Hillsgreen.
Mr, Joe McLellan, Tuckersmith,
has accepted a position in Guelph.
Rev, J. Eckert, of Hawthorne,
N.Y., called on his brothers and
sisters in Manley this week while
enroute to Buffalo, where he is go-
ing to do missionary work next
week.
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OVER 80 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CANADIAN PEOPLE
HEY KIDS!
From The Huron Expositor
October 28, 1904
Mr. Thomas Livingstone, of the
Kinburn Road, near Alma, has pur-
chased from Mr. H. Smith, of Hay,
a handsome young Shorthorn bull.
This bull was a prize winner this
year at the London and Exeter
shows.
Mr. F. L. Harburn, Staffa, has
returned to New Ontario, where he
has taken up land and intends
making it his home in the future.
He will be missed by a large cir-
cle of friends, and all join in wish-
ing him every success.
Mrs. Snell and son, Donald, of
Bayfield, are visiting relatives in
Toronto, Mrs. Snell will, attend the
W.C.T.TJ, convention to be held in
Bow-manville before returning to
her home.
Mr. Ernie Ireland, thresher,
while chopping for Harry Hamil-
ton, Grand Bend, had the misfor-
tune to get his finger in the chop-
per, which necessitated the ampu-
tation of the end of one finger in
order to have it properly dressed
ENTER YOUR DOG IN
DR. BALLARD'S
Mutt Show
AT THE SEAFORTH LIONS CLUB
HALLOWE'EN FROLIC
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29th
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Commencing at 7 p.m.
7 BIG CLASSES
1. LARGEST DOG 4. DOG WITH LONGEST TAIL
2. SMALLEST DOG 5. DOG WITH SHORTEST TAIL
3. BEST DRESSED DOG 6. DOG DOING BEST TRICKS
7. DOG EATING DISH OP DR. BALLARD'S "HEALTH" FOOD
IN FASTEST TIME
$2.00 FOR FIRST - $1.00 FOR SECOND
There's a Prize For Every Entry in the Show
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Gerald defended himself as best
he could, but his heart was not in
i t.
"We thought he'd bring in the
Green township votes," he explain-
ed, painfully. "You know yourself
that Green township quite often
swings the election."
"And do you expect, the decent
people of this riding to vote for
that dead -beat?" demanded Bill.
"You're crazy! I tell you, Gerald,
it's nothing but an insult to the
intelligence of every thinking Tory
in the whole riding. You'll see.
I'll lay you ten ,to one that Hig-
gins is snowed ander. Don't think
for one minute that I'm the only
IifeIong Conservative that's switch-
ing over. "I'm out in the open and
proud of it. That's all."
"But, Bill," Gerald pleaded,
"think of what you are doing to
the party!"
"Party hell!" retorted Culliton,
"How about the party thinking of
what they are doing to ME by run-
ning a louse like that?"
it was hopeless. Anyone could
see that. Without another word,
Gerald turned his back and Culli-
ton swaggered out.
"There'll be more," said Gerald,
morosely, to Sigmund. "He's just
a start. And who'll we 'get for
deputy at No. 1, rd like to know?
It'll have to be you, I guess, Sig-
mund."
"Oh, no it won't!" said Sigmund,
firmly. "You're not getting me to
act as any deputy. You trying to
put me out of business? I know
plenty of people, and not all Lib-
erals either, who would quit me
cold and deal in Tanner if I took a
job like that. And besides, I'm
not supposed to take part in elec-
tions. I'm a civil servant."
"Civil grandmother!" snorted
Gerald. "Your measley two-bit
postoffice wouldn't stop you if
you wanted to take the job. I'll
bet you are planning to go back
on us just like Culliton."
"I shouldn't be surprised," said
Sigmund, cruelly. "I couldn't make
a switch at a better time, it seems
to me. I'm over fifty years old and
I've been voting the same way for
thirty of those fifty odd. I'm
ashamed of it. There must, have
been at least one election during
all that time when the other side
ran the better man, or else was
the better party. It's no go, Ger-
ald. The party machine sure
made a horrible blunder this time,
and no mistake."
"I wbnder who we can get?" said
Gerald, dispiritedly.
"If I think of anyone, rig let you
know."
(Continued Next Week)
Seaforth Lions Club
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ALLOWE'EN
FROLIC
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29th
8:00 p.m., Seaforth Memorial Arena
FREE CANDY for the KIDDIES
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The public is asked to co-operate by donating Candy. Donations should be
left at Smith's Shoe Store as early as possible, not later than 6:00 p.m.,
Thursday, October 28
SPECIAL PRIZES for SKATING EVENTS
`1: '\' Wri 1st 2nd 3rd
RACES -8 years and under (Boys) . $1.50 8L00 .50
RACES -12 years and under (Boys) 1.50 1.00 .50
RACES -8 years and under (Girls) 1.50 1.00 .50
RACES -12 years and under (Girls) 1.50 1.00 .50
COSTUME -8 years and under .... 5.00 3.00 2.00
BEST COSTUME -14 years and under 5.00 3.00 2.00
NATIONAL COSTUME -Open to any age 5.00 3.00 2.00
COMIC COSTUME -Open to any age 5.00 3.00 2.00
BEST DRESSED COUPLE -Open to any age 5.00 3.00 2.00
BICYCLE RACE 3.00 2.00 1.00
MUSICAL BARRELS 3.00 2.00 1.00
POTATO RACE 2.00 1.00 .50
DANCE IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE
To Well Knovtrli Orchestra
Popular Prices
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1. Chrome Kitchen Set
4 Chairs.
2. 'trilight Lamp.
3. Foodmaster.
Table. 6.
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Electric Tea Kettle.
Silver Tea Service
Serving Tray.
Wool Blanket
4. Pop-up Toaster. 9. Lace Tablecloth.
TICKETS, 25o each, or 5 for $1.00
Proceeds for Lions Welfare Work
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A reamer was the owner of a
prize heifer. A stranger, having ad-
mired the animal browsing on the
hiilsdde, drove around to the far-
mer's home and asked, "How much
will you take ter your cow?"
The farmer thought a moment,
and said, "It all deperide, are you
a. tate assessor or has She ibeedi
kiUiM by a, kriaita?"
PRIZES ON DISPLAY
IN G. A. WHITNEY'S WINDOW
Spend Hallowe'en in Seaforth
Admission to Arena -- 35c
CHILDREN FREE
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