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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1956-11-16, Page 2it sI fr d t i! f.. is Since 1860 Serving the Community First Published at Seaforth, Ontario, every Thursday morning by ANDREW Y. McLEAN, Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada (in advance) $2.50 a Year. United States (in advance) $3.50 a Year. SINGLE COPIES -- 5 CENTS EACH Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, McLean Bros., Publishers Member of Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Ottawa SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, NOVEMBER 16, 1956 Shortages, Not Surpluses, Farm Problem Soon Farming as an industry has faced many problems during recent years, not the least of which have been of surpluses and lowered returns. But that this condition may change rather quickly is being emphasized by informed farm leaders. Rather than experiencing surpluses, it is not unlikely that Canada could find herself short in many lines of food. This was the message which Geo. Gear, Bruce County Agricultural Re- presentative, brought to the Seaforth Lions Club this week. It was also the message of Dr. H. L. Patterson, Director of Farm Economics for the Ontario Department of Agriculture, when he spoke on the occasion of the 25th National 4-11 Club Week in To- ronto. In the knowledge of a steadily ris- ing Canadian population, it is not un- reasonable that Canadian require- ments in the food line are rapidly catching up to our agricultural pro- duction and that Canadian farmers may have to produce more in order to feed our expanding population. Dr. Patterson also foresaw a shift in the kind of products grown in cer- tain areas and in the kind of live- stock raised. For example, dairying would be more confined to farms close to large urban markets because of the tremendous increase in the demand for fluid milk which has tak- en place in the past ten years and which may be expected to continue. "Agriculture has changed more cin the last ten years in Canada than it did in the previous fifty," he said, "es- pecially in the business features of farming. This has been caused by our rapid industrial development which is proceeding faster in this country than anywhere else in the world. Canada now ranks fourth among the nations in the value of goods traded and sixth in income from manufacturing. The industrial upsurge has resulted in considerable change. Population has increased and will continue to do so in indus- trial areas with strictly rural popu- lation declining." The inevitable result of this swing, thinks Dr. Patterson, is less farm workers and more machines of a spe- cialized nature. This is already be- ginning. Tractors increased 150% in the.. ten years between 1941 and 1951, while grain combines increas- ed in number by 374%. "This is the logical outcome," Dr. Patterson said, "of the fact that while farm labor costs are five times higher than they were before the Second World War, machinery, gas and oil have less than doubled." Mechanization also means adjust- ments, in Dr. Patterson's view. Farm- ing can no longer be self sufficient. The farm operation requires more cash income and the size of the farm unit is becoming larger. The aver- age area per farm increased from 236.8 in 1941, to 279.3 in 1951. If farmers are to keep up with the ex- pected 60% increase in population in the next 20 years, they must adjust to changing conditions as -they have done in the past ten. American System Wastes' Good Last week the American people, by a substantial majority, elected the man they wanted as President for the next four years. While there was little doubt as to the desire to have President Eisen- hower returned to office, there was almost as decided determination to have the party he leads held in a position where its policies could not be implemented except by compro- mise. This is the situation that arises under the American Constitution. A Republican President, governing with a Democratic Senate and House, can not expect to have other than difi'x- alty in having his program adopt - In Canada, of course, such a situa- tion cannot arise. If a particular party is returned to office, it is be- cause that party commands a ma- jority in the House of Commons. Another problem that arises un- der the United States system is that there is no means whereby the ser- vices of the runner-up—in •this case— Mr. Stephenson can be made avail- able to government. Discussing the matter, the Toron- to Star says: "Under the Canadian and British systems, the man who fails to be elected prime minister en- ters the Commons as leader of the opposition, an honorable and decent- ly paid position that provides unique opportunities for service. He be- comes, in a sense, the watchdog of Parliament, a responsible critic of the government of the day who speaks from the same forum as the prime minister. He stands ready to form an alternative administration the moment the government loses the confidence of a majority of the gouge. "But Mr. Stevenson, whom millions consider to be as able a man as President Eisenhower, is consigned itti7iti+el limbo. He has no seat in Congress, even though his party the majority of ,seats in. that e hb ds nb oferal positln of future "roil° 11ce- l ivate Citi- d hiss Man party but real control will soon pass to others. A twice -defeated candi- date who holds no public office can- not wield decisive influence in any party. "In time of peril for the United States and the whole free world, Mr. Stevenson's enforced premature re- tirement is a tragic waste of poten- tial leadership." Learn Through Doing One of the developments of recent years that has done much to ensure a bright future for rural Canada is the growth of the 44-1 movement and the extent to which those taking part learn the how and why of commun- ity responsibility. But there is another benefit, and that has been emphasized by Miss Helen McKercher, a McKillop girl, who has become a leading authority in the field of home economics. Miss McKercher, who is Director of the Home Economics Service of the On- tario Department of Agriculture, was addressing the Canadian Coun- cil on 4-H Clubs in Toronto this week and using her particular field as an example, suggested that the groundwork laid in 4-1-1 Club ac- tivities would inspire many young Canadian girls to follow the field of home economics. Not only does 441 work introduce. the participant to the possibilities of home economics, it opens the doors to a variety of other worthwhile careers, and permits the boys and girs to learn, through doing, what each involves. A Sad Warning (Rimbey Record) There is a growing insistence in, the English-speaking world that peo- ple learn to express themselves prop- erly, effectively, and simply. Such a campaign, of course, is nothing new theis on •r. ecor an 18th -century letter threatening a vii servant with dismissal "as a fool," 'unless he learn- ed to write 'a clear melodious tongue.' 111:st .,.n 'r,. SEEN IN THE COUNTY PAPERS She Couldn't Keep It Nancy Fahner, South Huron Dis- trict High School student, handled her first $1,000 bill while on a tour of the Bank of Nova Scotia's gen- eral offices in Toronto last week. She was one of 51 students who visited the modern banking insti- tution in the provincial capital. The Stephen Township girl return- ed the "sample" before she left.— Exettr Times -Advocate. • Pinned By Falling Tree . Jake de Boer, 54, of R.R. 3, Brus- sels, had a narrow escape last Saturday when he was cutting wood on the farm of Lloyd Michel. As a tree was felled he was caught by one of the heavy limbs and pinned to the ground by the left leg. A hoist was required to lift the tree before the man' could be freed. He suffered a severe frac- ture to the leg and akle.—Wing- hain Advance -Times. Child Drops Into Sewer Tragedy was narrowly averted on Monday afternoon when Cather- ine Taylor, four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Taylor was rescued from the sewage collect- ing tank at the foot of Carling Ter- race. The cover of the tank some- how had been shifted out of place, allowing room for the youngster's body to slip through. It is sup- posed that she leaned. over to peer into the tankand then toppled M. Wingham Advance -Times, Desecrate Tombstone The most destructive bit of dam- age done in Clinton on Hallowe'en night was the\ desecration of a tombstone on the lawn of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Ontario St. The cross which marks the last rest- ing place of one of the early min- From The Huron Expositor November 20, 1931 It is expected to have Hydro turned on in the village of Win- throp this week. Mr. Thomas Purcell. of Manley, has moved to New Brunswick with the Toronto Paving Company, af- ter completing 21 miles of paving in Quebec. Tom is a hustler on the mixer. Believing he was leaping into the arms of a neighbor, four-year- old Carmon Hogg, Brussels. hurt- led 15 feet through the air to the ground below. He received a bad- ly fractured nose and eye injur- ies as he plunged face first into the ground. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Hogg, Brussels, Mr. George Daly, of the Ontario College of Arts, Toronto, spent the weekend at the home of his par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. J, F. Daly. James Doig and Wilson McCart- ney, president and secretary of the Junior Farmers. have called a meeting to organize a hockey league this winter. Mr. Jack Carmichael accompar* ied by his sister, Miss Nellie, and Miss Ethel Murdoch, left by motor on Saturday for Tonawonda, N.Y., where they were guests with Miss Edith Foster. $ $ From The Huron Expositor Novejnber 16, 1906 Mr. Thomas Ferguson has pur- chased the grass farm of Robert Hanna, Tuckersmith, on the 8th concession, paying $2,000 for it. The farm contains 50 acres, Mr. Edward Daley has sold his residence on the/ corner of James and Helen Streets, to Miss Fowler, who has secured a pleasantly sit- uted and comfortable home. Mr. John G. Grieve and Mrs. Grieve, of McKillop, have return- ed after an extended visit in the West. Mr. George C. Barrows has sold his farm on the 14th concession of McKillop, west of Walton, to Robt. J. Holmes, of Leadbury. Price paid was $7,000. The farm contains 127 acres and has first class buildings. Mr. John Muroeh, Brucefield, who has been visiting in Scotland, has returned home. Mr. Alexander Monteith, Kippen., has gone en a trip to New Ontario to visit his brother, Henry. On day recently a horse was brought to the blacksmith shop of Mr. T. Mellis, Iiippen, to be shod. The animal objected very strew. ously to the Operation and bad fin4 isters of the church, was broen from the base and left to lie on the ground. Police report is that the vandals wkere not children, but of an age to most certainly know better.—Clinton News -Record. Turkey Provides Lunch For 44 A turkey with no visible owner and bound for no fixed address turned up on the roadside near S. S. 5, Hullett Township last week. It was cleaned and dressed and ready to stuff, and had apparrent- ly fallen off a passing truck. When none of the pupils laid claim to the bird, their teacher, Mrs. J. Willis VanEgmond, offered her skills in the realm of the kitchen, and took the turkey home. From then on its destination was sure. By Monday Mrs. VanEgmond had made the 22 -pound bird into sand- wiches which she and her 43 pupils enjoyed for lunch.—Clinton News - Record. Erecting Additon To Plant Last week workmen completed the task of tearing down the office section of the Canada Packers plant on Josephine St. South, to make way for a large addition to the building. The new structure will extend south from the present mill and warehouse and will occu- py a slightly larger ground area than the older section. Of cement block construction, the new build- ing will be two storeys high and will present a very modern ap- pearance. Space has been plan- ned to include enlarged offices, shower rooms and warehouse space. The street along the front of the building will be paved and a loading dock will run along its front exposure, above which a canopy will extend the full length of the building. — Wingham Ad-. vance-Times. YEARS AGONE Interesting items gleaned from The Huron Expositor of 25, 50 and 75 years ago. ally to be thrown and laid on the floor before the shoes could be put on. Mr. Mellis did the job up quickly and well. Those who as- sisted were surprised that the ani- mal submitted so quietly to the performance, but the mystery was soon solved when they event to raise the horse, to their surrise it was dead. This is the first time in many years' experience that Mr. Mellis has_shod a dead horse. Miss Maggie Pepper, Hensall, returned recently from a pleasant visit to Manitoba. Graham Bros., Stanley Township, have added 11 yearling colts to their already large stock of horses. They think it will pay them better to keep their stable filled with horses than with steers. $ From The Huron Expositor ' November 18, 1881 A span of horses attached to a democrat wagon, belonging to Mr. John Torrance, Hullett, ran away from the station. When crossing the railway track they became un- manageable and threw Mr. Tor- rance out of the vehicle. Further than receiving a liberal coating of mud, he was not injured. The new water tank on the Grand Trunk Railway at Seaforth burst on Thursday evening of last week. The tank was an immense size and was nearly full of water at the time. It was strongly hoop- ed with iron, but the large bolts uniting the hoops were broken off like pipe stems. It is supposed that the expansion of the timber by swelling was the cause of the burst-ap. Mr. John Ward has movhd his harness shop into the centre of Cady's block. The cow by-law provides that on and after the 1st of November, no cows shall be permitted to run at large within the town limits. It is now the 18th of November and all the side streets are swarming with these animals, and it is said that some of them even belong to Coun- cillors. Street Lamps are badly need in Dublin. On account of the dense darkness of Saturday night, Mr. Philip Kenny and Master Charles Belt, who were running rapidly in opposite directions, carne into violent collisiop. Mr. Kenny's up- per Hp was split and it had to he sewn up. Master Belt was knock- ed nocked senseless. When he got up he ,Thought he had been struck on the mind -pipe. . ?I " )' j: W .uu..!!" •.,.t. N!, it txi.• II.. :%..1, . ,� . ��,a+.,,•,g;r, �ii; Senforth Jr /V Downs Woodstock Wins Here 5-3 Seaforth Junior B's rocked Wood- stock Warriors out of the play here Thursday night to the tune of 5 to 3. Tempers were simmering from the last game in Woodstock. Mathewson, of Woodstock, was seriously injured in the first per- iod. He was taken to Scott Mem- orial Hospital for X-rays. Reserved seats were selling like hot cakes. Anyone wishing to buy reserved seats can contact John Longstaff. SEAFORTH—Goal, German; 1. d., C. Thompson; r.d., Hodgins, K. Thompson, Bain; centre, McElwain; r.w., Smith; l.w., J. Thompson; al- ternates, Williams, Oliver, Pigeon, Griffin, Waine, Carhpbell, Walters. WOODSTOCK — Goal, Kennedy; sub -goal, Cullen; 1.d,, Hart; r.d., Ames, Morrison; center, Pearson, r.w., Hanzel; l.w., Loveday; alter- nates, Wittey, Gretshy, Uniac, Har- graves, Mathewson, Nicholson. • Summary First Period—Williams, (Waine, Walters), 4:49. Penalty—Woodstock, Uuniac, .2 minutes, high stick, 13:00. Second Period—Woodstock, Pear- son (Nicholson, Hargraves), 4:20; Seaforth, J. Thompson (McLlwain), 7:55; Seaforth, Smith (Pigeon), 10.45, Seaforth, Hodgins, unassist- ed, 12:07; Woodstock, Loveday, Hanzel, 13:55, Penalties—Seaforth: Bain, 2 min. trip, 4:05; Pigeon, 2 min., hooking, 8:30; K. Thompson, 2 min., rough, 12:25; Waine, 2 min., rough, 16:52. Woodstock: Hargraves, 2 min., knee, 5:05; Ames, 2 min., trip, 6:54; Morrison, 2 min., hooking, 11:20; Uniac, 2 min., rough, 16:52. Third Period—Woodstock, Han- zel (Loveday), 9:43; Seaforth, Wil- liams (Walters, Waine), 14:49. Penalties—Woodstock: Morrison, 2 min., trip 3:03; Seaforth, Smith, 2 min., trip, 1:06. Freshman: "Someone told me yesterday that I was the hand- somest man in school." Coed: "That's curable." Freshman: "Who is?" Coed: "The habit of talking to yourself." f -SSROADS JUST KIDS (SY J4MES SCOTT) , In the matter of attending to the falling autumn leaves I have always considered myself to be a pretty wily character. For one thing I am not one of those who is out with his rake and his matches lathering up and burning the first few leaves that flutter to the ground. I don't go after them for weeks as they come down. I know perfectly well that sooner or later they will all be down and it seems silly to try do anything about it until then. Otherwise, you can have your lawn clean as a whistle one day, only to find it covered all over again the next morning. Of course, when you finally do get around to raking you have a mighty big pile of leaves to con- tend with. This year I decided I would try a little of the old Tom Sawyer trick and see if I could out- smart the youngsters in the neigh- borhood. The theory was this: I would go downtown and buy a big bag of marshmallows. Then I would let it be known that these marshmal- lows were available for roasting for all who would build a fire of leaves in my driveway. Obvious- ly they would rake up all my leaves to make the fire to roast the marshmallows. Pretty smart, eh? Well, I thought it was a clever dodge until I tried to put it into practise. I made my first mis- take when I decided I ought to show the'youngsters bow it should be done. I got started all right, and I kept right on going—all by myself. Oh, the children came around all right, just like bees to honey, but rake? No, sir. They watched me rake. They stood around and got in front of me and behind me, and on top of me, asking continual- ly when. the marshmallows were coming. After a while I got so sick and tired of trying to dodge them that I got out the big bag and let them go to it. There, I said to myself, that should hold them and at least it will keep them quiet and out of "Dollars and Sense How can YOU benefit from having a Current Account? You'll find it much easier to keep an accurate record of your current expenses when you have a Current Account. ' When you pay all bills by cheque on your Current Account, you receive back, at the end of each month, all your cancelled cheques as well as a, bank statement showing every withdrawal and every deposit you have made. Furthermore, they are much easier to file away than receipts and take less room to store. With them and your bank statements, you'll find it far easier to. get an exact picture of how you spend your money. So it's a good move to use a Current Account for paying all current bills—and keep your Savings Account for actual savings. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE SEAFORTH BRANCH: G. C. Brightrall, Manage/ my' way so I can get the leaves - raked. That's what J thought! As soon as they got sight\ of the marshmallows, all bedlam broke loose. Mary had three and John- ny only got one.Tommy broke ,Susie's stick and Eddie kicked Janies on the shin. In no time flat I had a regular free -for -all going on all around me. They kicked the leaves I had so neatly piled up, back allover the place. They jumped in the fire and put it out. They hollered and cried and laugh- ed and turned cartwheels all over the lot. The only thing which say-. ed me from a complete collapse is that these nights it gets dark early and then they all went home. As I reflected on this later while I was rubbing some linament on my stiff museles, I thought, well, you • ought to have known better. After all they are just kids. They had fun anyway, and if you thought you would exploit a little child' labor you deserved what you got. And you know that's a fact. I hadn't realized before how often we want the young ones to play the game according to grown-up rules. We want. it all to work out so we get something out of it, and I don't think'we have any right to do that. That word I used a min- ute ago—exploit—is just about true and we often hide it by saying it's good discipline or "they have to learn some time". Sure they do, but the next time we try to teach, them let's ask ourselves if we're not really trying to get something out of the poor little tikes for noth- ing, Far letter to let thelrt have fun. They'll 'earn all about how tough things can be soon enough. They're just kids. Let them enjoy it while they can. • IRON Ct1RTAIN } CRASIIER P' We confess a sneaking respect for one resourceful gentleman who fooled the Commies—albeit by morally dubious means. 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