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The Huron Expositor, 1955-11-04, Page 2if EXPOSITOR, SEAFORTH, ONT., R:.N EXPOSITOR Established 1860 A. Y. McLean, Editor . Ublished at Seaforth, Ontario, Eery Thursday morning by McLean 1S,. ember of Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. Advertising rates on application. PHONE 41 Authorized as Second Class Mail Post Office Department, Ottawa SEAFORTH, Friday, November 4 NOV. 4, 1955 Farm- Forum Season There began this week in rural areas a feature that each fall and winter has come to be regarded with increasing importance. National Farm Radio Forum on Monday night held the opening discussion in a 21 -topic series. The opening topic, "Teacher or Sitter; why is there a rural teacher shortage, and how can it be over- come ?" is typical of each of the other topics in that it represents a matter of vital concern to those discussing it. Not only do weekly farm forums bring home to those participating in the discussions the fact that a prob- lem exists, but it also encourages people, who otherwise might not be concerned, with attempting to find a solution. The forum, too, plays an increas- ing part in the social life of the com- munity. Monday night during the fall and winter, has come to be re- garded as the night when neighbors get together—when everybody in the area served by a particular forum, is encouraged to join in the program. Each year during the farm forum season we carry reports of many of the district forums. We invite all the forums in the area which. The Huron Expositor serves to forward each Tuesday morning, a full report of the weekly meeting. A Sound Approach Speaking on the occasion of the opening of an addition to the Clinton. District Collegiate, Dr. C. F. Cannon, Deputy Minister of Education for Ontario, is reported by the Clinton News -Record to have emphasized that the school was a community school. "Encourage tke parents of the whole district to come to the school. Inform the people of what is going on. Develop good public relations, and work with the press to get the story of the school across. Have a Home and School," he urged, "and keep the adults interested in the work of their children." It is helpful that people like Dr. Cannon, occupying positions of great importance in the educational or- ganization of the province, should speak as he did. On occasions there is a tendency on the part of some boards to regard the school building, for which the members are re- sponsible, as private property, not to be employed except within the nar- row requirements of the curriculum. Fortunately, Seaforth and other boards in the area are not in this category. Hereabouts, school boards lend encouragement to the end that school buildings may be employed to as great an extent as possible in serv- ing the broad requirements of the community. Equally important is the fact that the deputy minister believes that lo- cal people should be responsible for their own affairs. "Heaven forbid," the speaker is quoted as saying, "that any man be- hind a desk is 'that park' (meaning Queen's Park) should take away the traditional rights of the local people to take care of their own affairs." Some of the difficulty that arises in the administration of school af- fairs at the local level is as a result of inconsistent and uninformed directives from the department, of which Dr. Cannon is the deputy min- ister, and which. deal with matters that might better have been determ- ?ted locally. Also contributing to the tiff culty, as Dr. Cannon recognizes, la a hesitancy on the part of local rade to kepi the -public, to whom t' r:,eepo `sible, fully informed and the need for growth enumerated by the deputy minister, indicate. On the whole, the problems are being met in a realistic manner. That the deputy minister is aware of and concerned about the matters he discussed in Clinton, sug- gests that an even better job will be done in the future. WHAT OTHER PAPERS SAY: Smoking in Bed (Port Arthur News -Chronicle). On the same day that this news- paper was reporting death of a Port Arthur woman, due to smoking in bed, the Toronto press was reporting another of same in that city, while Sudbury had it that "smokers top list of fire causes" there. Day may be coming when there will be a Smokers Anonymous. Facts Are a Nuisance (Hamilton Spectator) The Duchess of Windsor's col- laborator has quit his job helping her write her autobiography, on the grounds that her recollections are in- accurate. Which just goes to prove that the fellow doesn't grasp the basic principle of memoir - writing: if you've got to have facts, put them in the footnotes, where nobody will read them.. Forty Years Of It! (Brantford Expositor) It is no longer considered fantastic to talk of the day when most people in Canada and elsewhere in indus- trialized lands will live to be 90, retire at 50 and spend the last 40 years sit- ting around, possibly in abysmal boredom. When that time arrives, say the economists, the factory work- week will be down to 24 hours. What are people going to do with all that leisure? Times Have Changed! (Vancouver Province) It's all right to talk about how grandmother scrubbed her clothes on a washboard and did all her chores by hand. But what would happen if today's housewives started doing the same thing? What would happen to the thou- sands who make a living from pro- ducing and selling automatic washing machines, electric dishwashers, elec- tronic devices for opening doors, and electric floor waxers? What would happen to the sales of ready-made cake mixes, disposable dishes and frozen foods if mother insisted on doing aII the work like grandmother did? People who cater to "laziness" to- day are benefactors. They are giv- ing us an opportunity grandmother never had. SEEN IN THE COUNTY PAPERS Car Found on Brucefield Road Provincial Constable H el in a r Snell, Seaforth, spotted a 1939 ear in the ditch on the Brucefield road between Egmondville and that vil- lage, bearing a license plate of a vehicle reported stolen from Mit- chell. The car was out of gas, but not otherwise injured. — Clinton News -Record. Pheasants Scarce As Season Opens The three-day pheasant season opened Wednesday but hunters didn't bag many birds. Deputy Game Warden Henry Green, of Anne St., Exeter, said he saw only one bird shot all day. Other two days of the season are on Friday and Saturday. The South Huron Conservation Club released 1,100 pheasants in this area earlier this year.—Exeter Times -Advocate. Clear Trees From Square Machine equipment of Goderich joined by that of Huron County, moved in to clear 25 trees from the area adjacent the new Huron County building being constructed on Courthouse Square. Of the ma- ture trees in the area, one is to continue to stand, it being the ma- ture "Jubilee Maple" planted in conjunction with a special celebra- tion in 1937 by Mrs. H. J. A. Mc- Ewen, widow of the then Mayor McEwen. — Wingham Advance - Times. New Bridge To Be Built The $64 question as to where the new bridge will be built for No. 21 Highway to cross the Maitland River at Goderich, thus eliminating the present traffic hazard course leading down to Saltford, and when it will be built, is expected to be announced in the spring. So stat- ed L. D. Barrett, district engineer of the Ontario Department of High- ways, when he visited Goderich Thursday evening last on the occa- sion of the re -opening of the Square—Goderich Signal -Star. Pinned in Car, Driver Unhurt John Petty, 24, of R.R. 1, Clinton, escaped injury near Auburn when his tractor -trailer truck overturned pinning him in the cab. The acci- dent occurred at the intersection of Highways 6 and 9. The truck, loaded with 70 telephone poles. was in collision with a car driven by Donald Carroll, 69, of Arthur. The car was shoved 75 feet along the highway as the tractor and load overturned. A wrecker was press- ed into service to upright the cab and release the driver. He escap- ed with a shaking up. as did the driver of the car.—Wingham Ad- vance -Times. New Bridge Opened The $55,000 bridge spanning the Ausable River at Crediton East was officially opened by Huron County Warden Earl Campbell in Reduced Rates For Tee-Totallers (Hanover Post) An automobile insurance company which will sell insurance at reduced rates to tee-totallers, hopes to be ready for business within the next few months. The firm, supported by the Ontario Temperance Federation, is being organized by several mem- bers of the Norfolk County Temper- ance Federation. It plans to sell car insurance at premium reductions of 15 to 40 per cent to persons willing to sign a pledge not to drink any alcoholic beverages while the policy is in force. The company will interview charac- ter witnesses to prove the customer's claim to be a tee-totaller before issu- ing the policy. If the customer takes a drink after the policy is granted, it will be cancelled immediately. Proposed rates, based on those charged by a similar company in the United States, will be 15 per cent un- der the usual for the first year. For every accident -free year of . driving up to a total of five, the policyholder gets a five per cent "merit dividend." At the end of five years, the policy rates could be 40 per cent lower than usual. Magistrate R. G. Groom, of Till- sonburg, one of the promoters of the plan, said its purpose is to "fortify" teetotallers in their philosophy and to persuade others to accept abstin- ence, reports the St. Marys Journal- Argu� Just what effect this might have on the driniing public is questionable, and it's too bad, but accidents can- not always be laid to drinking driv- er, Some of the worst drivers today do not drink at all. y �y a special ceremony Tuesday after- noon last. The narrow cement structure replaces the narrow steel bridge built in 1917 which created much traffic hazard on the busy county road leading from No. 4 Highway to Grand Bend. Warden Campbell, before cutting the rib- bon, said the new bridge eliminat- ed the menace to traffic, which the old one created. A goodly number of accidents occurred at the old narrow bridge. Arthur Gib- son, deputy -reeve of Howick Town- ship, and chairman of the County Road Committee, presided for the ceremony which was witnessed by some 200 school children, munici- pal officials and residents of the community.—Zurich Herald. Judge At Winter Fair Ephriam Snell, R.R. 1, Clinton, veteran sheep breeder and exhibi- tor, will be one of the internation- ally -famous judges at the Royal Winter Fair this month, when he will make the decisions in the class for Dorset Horned sheep. It is with a renowned group of judges that Clinton's breeder will be as- sociated. They include the Earl of Dalkeith, M.F.H., St. Boswells, Roxburgshire, Scotland, as well as Duncan M. Stewart, Millhills, Grieff, Scotland, and Gwilyn . Ev- vans, Aberystwyth, Wales. A num- ber of 4-H Club youngsters from this county also can figure them- selves in with this distinguished company as they compete with each other in judging, as well as showmanship and the placing of their animals at Canada's "show- place of Champions" from Novem- ber 11 to 19.—Clinton News -Record. Mystery Pipe Aptly named a "mystery" was a prize recently awarded Reeve Wil- liam Morritt, of Blyth, by members of the Huron County Good Roads Committee at their recent meet- ing. The story goes that while Reeve and Mrs. Morritt, along with other delegates, were attending the Good Roads Convention at Banff, Reeve Morritt complained about his pipe. It just didn't hold the meeting en- oughtobacco. At in Goderich, Warden Earl Campbell and County Clerk -Treasurer A. H. Erskine, presented Reeve Morritt with a "mystery prize." After much coaxing, Reeve Morritt open- ed the prize which was the answer to his prayer—a large pipe capable of holding almost a package of to- bacco. The box was well wrapped and labelled with official looking stickers. It may be that the prize is the result of a lucky ticket held by Mr. Morritt, who is still won- dering how he came to be the winner of the very item he so earnestly had hoped for just a few short weeks ago.—Goderich Signal - Star. .r FA1IM NFws Deadline Dates For Christmas Parcel Mailing According to Postmaster F. E. Willis, advice has been received that the following are the deadline dates for mailings of parcel post vio surface transport: For Canadian Forces in the Ori- ent, parcels are to be in San Fran- cisco, Cal., USA., by 15th Novem- ber. From Seaforth, for European de- livery, 23rd November, and for parcels to the United Kingdom, 29th November. Gift parcels must contain bona - fide gifts, and must be clearly marked "Gift Parcel". Fully completed customs declaration form (91B) must be affixed to all parcels addressed abroad. Also non -adhesive declation form (15B) and Despatch Note (16B) must be completed and. forwarded with the parcel, where necessary. These forms and any additional informa- tion required may be obtained at the post office. To ensure speedy and safe deliv- ery, mailers are urged to pack all parcels firmly and securely in cor- rugated containers wrapped tight- ly in several folds of thick wrap- ping paper and tied securely with strong twine. Shoe boxes should not be used as containers, or fancy tis- sue paper as the outer wrapping, nor shorild Christmas ribbons be used to tie the parcel. Parcels may be sewn in strong cotton fab- ric for greater protection and se- curity. Mailers are asked to en- close suitable items only which run no risk of breaking and dam- aging other mail. The mailing of matches, safety matches, lighter fluid or any inflammable substance is strictly prohibited by law. Fresh fruits or' any perishable articles cannot be accepted for transmis- sion overseas. Glass jars and bot- tles should not be included. as they are likely to break and cause wide- spread damage and possible in- jury. Substances which might leak and damage the mails, if sent at all, must be enclosed in leak- proof metal containers with the lid securely soldered on and the con- tainer surrounded with absorbent material in corrugated cardboard, and securely wrapped and tied. All mail should be correctly ad- dressed in ink and fully prepaid. Misleading abbreviations should be avoided. A return address should appear on each parcel, and a slip showing the complete address of the addressee and the return ad- dress of the mailer should be en- closed in every parcel. Farm News of Huron number of sows bred would be a Fall plowing is well advanced and good indication of future hog mar; most farmers have completed the ketings. Although it is possibly i important outside work. The su the best indication as a basis for I beet harvest is still the ordergofar an initial forecast, it is by no the day in the south end of the means as straightforward as • it county, but excellent progress is be- ing made. Twenty-six head of cattle sold for an average of $214.00 at the fourth annual Perth -Huron Short- horn sale at Lucknow on Friday, Oct. 28. Six bulls averaged $315.00 and 20 females sold for an average of $184.00. $ $ Growing Pullets For Egg Production Several methods of growing pul- lets have proved satisfactory. Such details as sufficient space in pens and range shelters and plenty of hopper space are, perhaps. more important than the actual method of rearing, providing the birds are reasonably well fed. Pullets are being grown entirely indoors with satisfactory results. The use of shelters on grass range, however, is more popular than confinement rearing with pullets hatched in the spring. Experimental work indicates that it is not necessary, and may even be harmful. to force the growth and development of pullets with very high protein feeds. On the other hand. severe restriction of feed may be equally harmful. If some feed restriction is prac- tised it is necessary to dispense the feed in measured amounts in troughs or on the ground, since re- striction on the basis of length of feeding time is relatively ineffec- tive in retarding feed consumption. A satisfactory method of rearing pullets with a minimum of labor, is followed at the Canadian Depart- ment of Agriculture Experimental Station at Fredericton, N.B. The method involves full feeding of mash and grain on ranges, with free access to oyster shell. grit and water. Large, well construct- ed feed hoppers which require lit- tle attention, are used on range. Mash, oats and wheat are fed in separate hoppers. or in separate compartments of each hopper. The birds balance their own ration, and a much Larger proportion of grain than mash is usually eaten. The pullets are housed and fed a lay- ing ration before egg production exceeds five per cent. Forecasting Hog Marketing An accurate forecast of hog mar- keting is a valuable tool in the hands of anyone concerned with the hog industry. It gives the pro- ducer an idea of what future pric- es might be, it aids the packer in planning future operations, and it assists the government in planning its future agricultural policy. The chances of error in forecasting has over the years resulted in detailed study and analysis of the number of variable factors affecting hog marketings. Approximately one year from the time the sow is bred the litter should be ready for market. This might appear. Factors likely to disturb this relationship are ad- verse weather conditions and dis- ease during and after farrowing. Also in the event that economic developments after breeding war- rant a decrease in hog production a farmer may market bred sows for example. The effect any of these factors would have on the initial forecast, based on the num- bers of Bows bred. is quite obvious. Consequently many other factors must be considered as more infor- mation becomes available. -.... A girl applied for a job as a stenographer and they gave her a test in spelling. "How do you spell Mississippi?" she was asked. i "The river or the State?" A six-year-old was getting ready for his first day of school, and his mother, was very ,sad at the thought of her baby growing up and leaving her every day. As they drove toward the school, the child turned to his mother con- solingly. "Don't take it so hard, Mom. Just as soon as I learn to read the comics by myself, I'll quit." As the year for which the fore- cast is being made progresses, it stands to reason that the accuracy of the forecast should increase. Re- Iiable information, such aslhe num- ber of sows farrowed, number of pigs weaned, and numbers of pigs on farms under six months, when available and considered in the light of the first estimate, definite- ly reduces the chances of error. Unfortunately, the time required before such information can be obtained reduces the value of the forecast. For this reason emphas- is must be placed on methods of determining future marketings based on indications of a nature less specific. In ,other words, a forecaster must run the risk of being wrong to some degree occa- sionally, if he is to provide any forecasting service to the hog in- dustry one year in advance. In addition to the information as to the number of sows bred. the in- tentions as to the future plans of the farmer previous to breeding are given some consideration as a guide. This. of course, involves the human element and is subject to change. so is not too reliable. Nevertheless it has some value and has been used with some success in crop forecasting. Assuming that a farmer is rational in his thinking when planning the extent of the coming year's hog enterprise, it is likely that he would consider the prices of other livestock, the price of grain sold as such, compared to what it would bring if the marketed through hogs, and possibly the feed supply situation. To anticipate his thinking is difficult, but neverthe- less is a factor in hog forecasting. The" past records in hog market- ings as in anything else, is an indi- cation of what might occur in the future, subject, of course, to some variation. Analysis of this infor- mation in conjunction with other available data, by informed men with sound judgment, has in the past, and may continue to result in reasonably accurate forecasts of hog marketings one year in ad- vance. A study is now underway by the Eeonomics Division of the Market- ing,Service, Canada Department of Agriculture, with the hope of com- ing closer to the isolation of as many useful factors involved in Would lead one to believe that the ► forecasting as possible. YEARS AGONE From The Huron Exposited. November 7, 1930 Miss Margaret Chuter, Varna, is spending a holiday with friends in London. Mass Marjorie Ackert, of Bel- mont, is visiting with Rev. and Mrs. R. R. Conner at the manse in Kippen. Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Benn, Dub- lin, spent Sunday with friends in Lucan. Mrs. Joseph Little, of Winthrop, spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geddes, in Belgrave. Miss Marguerite McDonald spent the weekend at the home of her friend, Miss Beatrice Cooper, Kip - pen. Miss Jean McConnell, of Detroit, spent the weekend with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. D. McConnell, in Dublin. Mr. and Mrs. W. Manley and Mrs. Peter McLaughlin, of Man- ley, were weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Eckert, Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Carter and Joyce, of Tuckersmith, motored to Toronto this week. A. H. Carter and R. Noble returned with them from the University to spend the holiday at their parental homes. Mrs. F. Townsend, of Tucker - smith, visited friends in London this week. Miss Nellie Pryce, who recently purchased the grocery business of Mr. A. Jeffery, Seaforth, took pos- session this week. Miss Kathleen Ewart, who has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Hunt in McKillop, has returned to Winnipeg. Mr. Garnet Free, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Free, met with a pain- ful accident on Thursday. While playing in the schoolyard, he fell off the slide and fractured his wrist. Miss Cowan, of Sarnia, was a guest this week at the home of Mrs. John McIntosh, Seaforth. P5•73A..40.,r Interesting Items picked from The Huron Expositor of 25, 50 and 75 Yeats Ago. toba, where she spent the past couple of months. Mr. Will Allison, of Usborne, left on Monday ' for the Old Country with a shipment of cattle. Mr. H. Dilling has removed from the third concession of Hay to Us - borne and now occupies Mr. Thos_ Hawkins' house on the London, - Road North. Messrs. A.. Screenan and T. Johnston, Jr., of Drysdale, deliv- ered cattle to Mr. G. Dick in. Kip- pen one day recently. Mr. Alex McBeath is busily en- gaged with men and teams ship -- ping lumber from the Kippen sta- tion. Mr. McBeath is a busy man. $ $ From The Huron Expositor November 3, 1905 Mr. Frank Knight, of Exeter, has gone on a•trip to the Old Country. He accompanied Mr. William Alli- son, of Usborne, Mrs. Robert Cann, of Usborne, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. George Kerslake, of the Boundary. Mrs. D. Urquhart, Hensall, was in Toronto last week visiting her daughter and friends. Miss Waugh, of Seaforth, spent a few days last week with her sis- ter in Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Faust, of Zurich, spent Thanksgiving with their daughter, Mrs. Finkbeiner, in Milverton. Miss Celina Durand, of Winthrop, spent the Thanksgiving holidays at the home of her parents in Zurich. Mr. John Rea, of Leadbury, is retiring from farming- anioutende offering his fine stock, as well as implements, for sale. Miss Lottie Weeks and Russell Wilson, of Varna, spent Thanks- giving with the former's sister, Mrs. Adams, of Glencoe. Miss Minnie Coates§ returned to Seaforth last week from Mani- $ $ From- The Huron Expositor• November 5, 1880 As Mr. John Smith, a farmer of Grey, was driving up the street inr, . Brussels, when the band was play- ing, his team took fright and turn- ed short around and broke the pole of the buggy. The team ran about a quarter of a mile, but Mr. Smith,. his wife and child escaped injury. Mr. Thomas Moon, of Hullett, has just brought up from Chinguacousy a very fine well-bred Cotswold ram. The farm of Mr. Abel Reid, ore the 9th concession of Goderich Township, has been sold to Mr. T.. Irwin, for the sum of $3,900. The. farm consists of 80 acres. Mrs. D. Scott, of Brussels, had the misfortune to fall on the slip very sidewalk one day last week. and fracture her arm. The mem- ber was at once set and the patient is doing well. Mr. William Hill left Seaforth.. last week on a visit to England for the purpose of spending a few weeks in his native land, visiting,. friends and scenes of his youth. Mr, A. McFaul, of Staffa, was in Seaforth on Tuesday. We are glad to learn he is doing a good busi- ness in Staffa. Mr. James Anderson, of Wood- stock, brother of Mr. T. K. Ander-- son., was in Seaforth on Wednesday visiting friends. Messrs. Govenlock have purchas- ed timber lands in Michigan and are intending to erect a sawmill thereon. We regret that this will necessitate their removal from Seaforth. Mr. Arthur Forbes, Seaforth, has purchased .the stable and residence which he now occupies, from Mc- Naught & Beattie, for the sum of. $2,000. Mr. John Scott. of Tuckersmith, has moved to Hensall. Mrs. C. Purdy, London, formerly of Hensall, paid her friends a short visit a few days ago. Mr. George Anderson has return- ed to his home in Stanley after visiting his two sons in Southern+. Dakota. near Quincey. Mr. Alex Davidson, of the Com- mercial Hotel, Seaforth, left last. .w.eek.for; the CncL*�kiog.witL� •him a quanta y et applies." City Man,: "How can I ever re- pay you for your kindness in pull- ing my car from the ditch with. your tractor?" Farmer (cheerfully): "By cash, cheque or money order." What's Cooking? For most of them, it is just a part-time job. But the success of this newspaper depends in no small degree on their loyalty and efficiency. True, it is not the responsi- bility of country correspondents to make headlines. But to us, the daily happenings and the comings and goings of neighbors and friends is the *lost impor- tant kind of news in the world. We're proud of our rural representatives. They carry on their reporting jobs while still doing their everyday work, whether it be keeping house, Well, quite honestly, we don't know just what Mrs. Jones is up to this particu- lar time. But we are sure that we'd never know what was cooking all over this district — and neither would you — if it weren't for our country correspondents. working in an office, or operat- ing a farm. And if this newspaper is a vital part of our community and its well-being, to them belongs the credit. They help make all of us better acquainted with each other, sympathetic with each other's problems, joyous ,in the success and happiness of our friends and neighbors. Remember, too, when you help our c o u n t r y correspondents gather the news of the commun- ity, you help all of us make this a better and more friendly place in which to live. THE HURON EXPOSITOR Phone 41 ' - Seaforth • 1. R t, r