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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1957-01-04, Page 7r , 8' A p 1 4 1#0rin$,1966, the Royal Cana- dian Navy acquired new ships, nev aircraft and new weapons and its Warships visited new places. Naval activity ranged from. the Canadian Arctic to the .Caribbean, from Europe to the Far East. The Arctic pa- trol ship Labrador, on her third annual voyage north, again was involved in. re -supply of DEW ' Line stations and ex- lored little-known regions of ,the .eastern Arctic. In the Caribbean area, 16 warships from the Atlantic and Pacific, commands combined for the largest manoeuvres ever held outside Canadian waters in peace time. There were train- ing cruises to Europe and to Japan. Three more ultraymod- ern destroyer escorts of the St.. Laurent class joined the fleet. The first squadron of carrier - borne jet fighters, F2H-3 Ban- shees, was formed, and the first of the new twin -engined, anti-submarine CS2F-1 Track- er aircraft was delivered to the R.C.N. Naval helicopters assisted in the airlift to, the Mid -Canada Line, carried out , a number of rescue missions and joined in anti-submarine exercises. The above layout illustrates some of the highlights of the year's activities: Top left: H.M.C.S. Assiniboine, 'one of four St. Laurent class destroy= er escorts now in service. Bottom left:• New guns, -are are tested on board the de- stroyer escort Algonquin. Top centre: An anti-submarine heli- copter lands onthe trial plat- form on board the frigate Buckingham. Bottom centre: The frigate Lanark was the first Canadian warship to pass through the famous Tow- er Bridge in London. Top right: Canadian sailors gath- er cocoanuts on shore leave in the Caribbean. Bottom right: Frogmen from H.M,C.S. Labrador prepare to survey an uncharted harbor in the Far North. • r YA.11At:+. ../' :AAt V>.:ACAN:,.. '. . H:h`+fn.'O BWB%Yr Br '�C•9n ei.B' V,9 r� re faa1ita a #oW`h e oP �, YNO PARI h on the Streets allowed between the-olitllr`s`' 8 a.m. This order will be strictly'' e force f •'i.d nTyllw., accordance with the 'Highway' Section 43, Subsection 9. Ac Notice is Herela: Given that the Municipality will not he respo' for any damages caused to parked v as the result of snow removal opera Expositor Want Ads Bring Results SEAFORTH MONUMENT OPEN DAILY T. Pryde & So ALL TYPES OF CEMETERY MEM Enquiries Are Invited Telephone Numbers: Exeter 41 Clinton 1620 Seaforth • POULTRY IS $3,000,000 INDUSTRY Canada's poultry industry, if considered on a dollar basis, has increased four fold since pre-war days and; ranks fifth in agriculture on the basis of farm cash income. In relation to products of the for- est and mine, the value of the poultry industry exceeds copper, nickel, iron ore, structural mater- ial and asbestos. Only in 1955 did the value of crude petroleum at the well head exceed that of the poultry industry. That there has been a tremen- dous transition in the poultry in- dustry in the last few years is particularly apparent in Huron where poultry accounts for a large share of the total agricultural pro, duction. Production has become highly specialized. processing is now done on a gigantic scale and marketing methods are receiving more attention than ever before. Broiler production is largely re- sponsible for this recent trend to- wards specialization. Ten years ago the chicken broiler was just beginning to seriously take root in Canada. It soon became evident that broilers could be produced in large numbers with a quick crop turnover at a relatively low labor cost. Broiler chickens can be fin- ished for market in from nine to 10 weeks and turkey broilers can be handled in approximately 12 to 14 weeks. This means a special- ized broiler producer can handle about three and one:half crops per year, Ifa poultryman raises 20,000 broilers at a time he will have a turnover of approximately 70,000 birds annually. This represents a total of approximately 210,000 pounds of poultry meat, assuming an average live weight of three pounds for each bird. This pro- duction in terms of meat is equiv- alent to slightly over 1,000 hogs • at 200 pounds live weight or 500 steers that put on a gain of 400 pounds each. Poultry production, as these figures indicate, is no longer a sideline enterprise. Another outstanding feature USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. HEAD OFFICE — EXETER, Ont. President, Martin Feeney, R.R. 2, Dublin; Vice -President, E. Clay- ton Colquhoun, R.R. 1,6 Science Hill. DIRECTORS—Harry Coates, R. R. 1, Centralia; William A. Ham-, iiton, Cromarty; Milton McCurdy, R.R. 1, Kirkton; Alex J. Rohde, R.R. 3, Mitchell. AGENTS—Thos. G. Ballantyne, R.R. 1, Woodham; Clayton Harris, Mitchell; Stapley Hocking, Mit- chell. SOLICITOR — VV. G. Cochran, Exeter. Secretary - Treasurer — Arthur Fraser, Exeter. which has made the broiler so at- tractive from a producer's view- point is its ability to convert feed into meat. No other meat animal can compare with the broiler in this respect and although the hog is the closest competitor, it is 20 per cent less efficient. It is not uncommon to produce a pound of live weight on a broiler with 2.6 pounds of feed. Turkey broilers have followed the same pattern as chickens ov- er the last five to ten years. Tur- keys used to be produced primar- ily for Christmas and Thanksgiv- ing and although the big •volume is still at those seasons they are now. sold more generally through- out the year. The small sized tur- key is competing actively with the roasting chicken and has influenc- ed the trend toward broiler pro- duction. This has resulted in a substantial increase in turkey - growing in Canada. Poultry inarketings in 1955 were 45 per cent higher than the 1943- 47 period—which up to then was a record—and egg marketings were up four per cent. During the war years large quantities of poultry and eggs were exported, but to- day the bulk is consumed on the home market. Turkey marketin.gs through Can- adian processing plants have ,in- creased from 18 million pounds in 1951 to 41 million pounds in 1955. The original work done in Canada in the development of the broad - breasted bronze turkey has played a part in the growth of the tur- key industry. Similar work in chicken, breeding has led to the development of better chicken meat strains and higher egg pro- duction. The manner in which the broiler industry has expanded is far be- yond early predictions. Eviscer- ated and cut-up chicken is as much a standard product in most self - serve counters today as sausage and bacon. This expansion. has presented a challenge to poultry breeders. broiler growers, hatch- ery operators, processing plant op- erators and marketing agencies. Operations are now on a year- round basis and specialization seems to be the key to the future of the poultry industry. The con- sumer is growing more demand- ing in all respects and it is not stretching the imagination too far to see production and marketings doubled againewithin the next few years. "Noo, son," said Macpherson, "just double up your fistslike this —verra tightly." "Och, shame on ye, Sandy," in- terrupted hie, wife, "teaching the wee bairn to fight, an' him only five years old." I wasna teaching him to fight. I was just showing the laddie how to carry a penny safely." NOTICE! Township of Tuckersmith To facilitate snow removal operations, the public is requested not to park cars of vehicles on road- sides during the Winter, months. And notice is hereby given that the Township wiiLnot be responsible for any damage caused to such vehicles; as a result of snow plowing opera- tions. Ea P. CHESNEY, Clerk Po hip of, Tuckerginith There Is Profit In Egg Production Although the total egg producing potential of the laying flock is im- portant, the rate at which produc- tion is maintained is highly impor- tant to a profitable enterprise, says T. M. Maclntyre. Senior Poultry- man at the Experimental Farm, Canada Department of Agriculture, Nappan, N.S. A flock laying at the rate of 60 per cent will produce 15 dozen eggs per hen in a 300 -day laying period. With eggs selling at 40 cents per dozen. this gives a re- turn of $6. If egg production could be maintained at 70 per cent, the average production per hen of this same flock would be 17.5 doz- en eggs worth $7. This means an increased income of $1 per bird or $1,000 on a flock of 1,000 birds. The importance of sustained high production is obvious. It has also been found that as production increases the cost of production per dozen decreases. Experimental work has shown that a five -pound hen laying at the rate of 189 eggs per year requires about five pounds of feed per doz- en eggs. A similar hen laying at the rate of 200 eggs per year re- quires only about four and one- half pounds of feed per dozen eggs. This represents a saving of one-half pound of feed per dozen eggs or about 2 cents per dozen. Based on a flock of 1,000 birds, this represents a saving of about $350 per year. CROSSROADS CHRISTMAS IS MORE. THAN CHURCH (By JAMES SCOTT) Last year, not by good manage- ment but by good luck, or just plain carelessness, I did something which I think I'll do every year now. I did not throw out or oth- erwise dispose of my Christmas cards until about three weeks ago when I took them out and you would be surprised how much plea- sure they bring the second time around. Here it was, with almost another Christmas upon us, but I still had time to look over and savor'some of the messages which I received a year ago. Right at the time, you know, you are so busy getting out your own cards, checking your lists, doing the last- minute shopping and the like of that, you don't really appreciate the beauty and the sentiment which the Christmas cards carry. Try keeping them for a while and then take another look. You'll be sur- prised at what you may find. For example. I found a little booklet with a Christmas poem which my friend, the poet, E. J. Pratt, had written specially. It fitted in so well with something which happened to me just the other day that I was glad to read it again. What happened was that I was in Hamilton. 'In the city there is a rectangular space in the middle FARM TOPICS SUBJECTS OF INTEREST TO FARMERS Weevils in Grain Insects of stored grain, particu- larly weevils of various types, have been and are being transport- ed from farm granaries to the mill and elevator and likewise from feed mills to the farm, reveals H, W. Goble, Provincial Entomologist. At times the truck itself may be the carrier of these pests through the hauling of infested grain from farms to the elevator; then, if the trucks are not swept or cleaned, feed may be infested when depos- ited on the same farm or other. farms_ This situation has given great concern to the milling trade. When grain arrives at the mill. with weevil infestation, it is nec- essary to fumigate it. This re- quires extra holding, plus the cost of the fumigation. While this cost is likely to be assessed against the grower, the miller loses also, as well as having the inferior quality grain for the Canadian and export trade. Although the best time to elim- inate weevils from Ontario farm granaries is during July, just be- fore harvest when grain stocks are reduced, certain measures should be carried out now and throughout the year. Periodic Sampling A great deal of grain went to storage in a "tough" condition in 1956. Grain insects develop more rapidly where the moisture con- tent is high. If the grain heats and any insects are present, they will increase id, number vei'.y rap- s. Inorder to detect high moisture below the surface of the grain, a metal pipe or rod should be pushed into the grain periodically. The rod will not pass through "tough" spots readily. The .rid should be left In the grain for at, least ten ninutes to see if the tad Weenies warm. A fork handle, while not as satisfactory, could be used ,in place of a pipe or rod. Truckers can help greatly by seeing that trucks are swept be- fore being loaded at both the farm and mill, even though no insects are seen. If a truck is used to carry grain or feed regularly, the inside pf the empty truck should be sprayed with lindane. Milled feed and empty sacks should be stored separate from the granary. The true weevils are not likely to develop in feed of this type or on used sacks. but the flour beetles, flour moths, mealworms and others are. These latter in- sects work with the weevils in grain storages and are particular- ly injurious in grain that is "out of condition." The sides and floor of empty bins should be treated periodical- ly, with lindane, methoxychlor, or a'mill spray of the Pyrenone type. Directions for use are given on the manufacturer's label, and in On- tario Department of Agriculture Circular 229, available from the agricultural iepresentative. The teed and seed dealer may also have information. Materials are available to be mixed with the grain at time of 'harvest for protection against in- sects. At this time of year these materials could advisedly be used for grain when it is cleaned and prepared for seed. Consideration should be given for their use for the 1957 crop, especially on wheat. Fumigation methods are given in Circular 229. Infested stock should be fumigated, especially if it is heating from insect attack. The Provincial Entomologist urg- es co-operation between the/grow- er, ,trucker, millet and feed andteed dealer to reduce the Iota frail stared g'ra'ht :Vests. of the principal street which is a little park. For the Christmas season, they had turned this en- tire park into something which looked almost like a cathedral or large church. At one end was a huge illuminated cross; at the other, two figures of angels at least forty feet high. In between at close intervals were very beauti- ful,reproductions of stained glass windows. "Good." I thought to myself, "that should make the people think about the real meaning of Christ- mas." You can imagine my shock when I heard a strong voice at my el- bow saying, "I think they're over- doing this churchy stuff. Christ- mas is more than church." I almost bit the man because I thought he was being sacrilegious, but later ,on thinking it over. I think I knw what he meant. Christmas is more than church. Christmas is the family; it is bas- ed on the Holy Family of the first Christmas which met not in a church but in a humble stable, Christmas is the spirit of love and generosity-, no matter where you find it. and if you have to go to church for it I suspect you're a little lacking in what it takes for a real Christmas. Now don't mistake me. I'm not saying don't go to church. I'm not saying that it isn't very impor- tant to. worship on Christmas, but I am saying that if you neglect the warmth of family relationships. the love that centres around the family hearth, you're missing a lot of the true meaning of Christmas. My friend. Ned Pratt, had the same idea, and when I reread his last year's Christmas card I found the lines which say exactly what I mean. They are my Christmas gift to every reader: "So, when we found ourselves be- reft Of childhood fantasies, we still had left The memories that years could not corrode— Behind the celebration of the Day Were living hands that had be- stowed The gifts. and love ehind the hands, and then Something our reasons could not rub away— The story of the Birt bequeathed to men. How could we question that, un- der the spells Woven around us by the Christ- mas bells? Decoration Award The lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Grigg, Clinton, was the first prize winner in the Home Decorat- ing contest co-sponsored by Clin- ton Citizens Horticultural Society and the Clinton and District Cham- ber of Commerce. Judging was completed on Saturday eening by out-of-town judges, who complain- ed that it was quite a task. since so many of the home entered in the contest were so well decorated. Biblical scenes depicted on two of the large living room windows of the Grigg home were highlights of the decorating scheme, and of course, Rudolph leading the rest of Santa's deer gained a lot of atten- tion. The homes will remain dec- orated until after New Year's and are well worth a tour of inspec- tion.—Clinton News -Record. • He: ' "Why, you didn't have a rag on your back when I married She; "Well( have plentyl;ii'oW'" Howick Council A regular meeting of Howick Township Council was held in the clerk's office Saturday. All mem- bers were present and Reeve H. Gowdy was in the chair, The min- utes of the last regular meeting were read and on motion of Mc- Michael and Gibson were adopted as read. Moved by Haskins and McMich- ael, that Bylaw Na 13-56. of the Township of Howick for the year 1956. amending Bylaw No. 11-56, setting the rate of interest for bank borrowing at Sbi'. as read the third time. be finally passed. Moved by McMichael and Gib- son: That the road accounts as ap- proved be paid. Moved by Allan and Haskins, that the following accounts be paid: County of Huron. 1956 tax levy, $43,575.70; Federation of Agricul- ture. advance on 1956 tax levy, 8500; Howick Municipal Telephone System, 1956 telephone accounts on roll. $2.158.78; Listowel H.S. Dis- trict. tax levy, $4.361.47; Town of Listowel. debenture, re Listowel H.S.D.. $452.37; Norwell H.S. Dis- trict. tax levy and debenture pay- ment, 85.338.77; Wingham H.S. Dis- trict, tax levy and debenture pay- ment. $14,752.11; East Howick T.S. Area. levy and township grant, $23.800; West Howick T.S. Area, levy and township grant less de- benture. $21.588.71; Culross T.S.A., levy and township grant, $567.08; Turnberry T.S.A., levy and town- ship grant, $400.20; U.S.S. No. 5, Wallace. levy and township grant, $300; Frank Earls, fox bounty, $1; Norman Wilson, 3 fox bounty $3.00; Wroxeter Telephone Co., tolls, $6; Mrs. John Lane, relief officer, $75; W. E. Whitfield, balance salary as Treasurer, $125; J. H. Pollock, bal- ance salary, $149.44; Listowel and District Fire Area. share of ac- count, $26.20; John Dinsmore, live- stock valuator, $10; Jas. Douglas, livestock valuator, $2; Harry Dane, equalization, 4 school assessments, 820; Harry Gowdy, Listowel Fire Area meeting. $5; Harvey Mc- Michael. repairs re McMichael Dr,. 810; T. V. Edgar, 2 wreaths for cenotaph. $14; Bank of Montreal, tax collection charges, $1; Royal Bank. tax collection charges, $3.59; Toronto -Dominion Bank, tax collec- tion charges. $4.80; Road Account. transfer, $5297.29; Wroxeter P.V., grant re Santa Claus parade, $20. "When we were married. Myrtle, you promised to obey me." "I know, John, but I couldn't very well start an argument with thethe vicar in front of all those people." WE Huron ;Ex asitor BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONf �I. EC y.x AUCTIONEERS EDWARD W. ELLIOTT Licensed Auctioneer Correspondence promptly an- swered. Immediate arrangements can be made for sale dates by Phoning 455-3, Clinton. Charges moderate and satisfaction guaran- teed. PERCY C. WRIGHT Licensed Auctioneer CROMARTY Livestock and farm sales a spe- cialty. For a better auction sale, call the WRIGHT Auctioneer. Phone Hensall 690 r 22. DENNIS and WIDFONG Auctioneers Graduates of Reisch American School of Auctioneering. Licensed in Huron, Perth and Waterlod Capable' of handling all types of sales—large or small. DON DENNIS, R.R. 1, Walton Phone Seaforth 843 r 11 ROY WILDFONG, R.R. 2, Walton Phone Seaforth 831 r 5 ACCOUNTING RONALD G. ,McCANN Palk Accountant CLINTON ONTARIO Office: Phones: Royal Bank Office 561, Res. 455 A. M. HARPER Chartered Accountant 55 South St. Telephone Goderich 343 Licensed Municipal Auditor. INSURANCE THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. HEAD OFFICE—SEAFORTH, Ont. OFFICERS: President - Wm. F. Alexander, Walton Vice -Pres. - Robert Archibald, Seaforth Manager and Sec.-Treas. - M. A. Reid, Seaforth DIRECTORS: E. 3. Trewartha, Clinton; J. L. Malone, Seafortb; Chris. Leon- hardt, Bornholm; Robert Archi- bald, Seaforth; John H. McEwing, Blyth; William S. Alexander, Wal- ton; Harvey Fuller, Goderich; J. E. Pepper, Brucefield; Allister Broadfoot, Seaforth. AGENTS: William Leiper, Jr., Londes- boro; J. F. Prueter, Brodhagen; Selwyn Baker, Brussels; Eric Munroe, Seaforth. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O W. J. CLEARY O O Seaforth, Ont. O O LICENSED EMBALMER 0 O and FUNERAL DIRECTOR O O , Night or Day Calls — 335 0 O O 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 c 0 O O O O O O O O O 0 0 O O BOX O Funeral Service O R. S. BOX O O Licensed Embalmer " O O Prompt and carefol attention O O Hospital.Hospital.ed C> c> PLOWE1tS FOR ALL o O OCCASI'C)'lV'S Phones: 0' • ,/Ress/ 595-W , yy� ,Syto�r/e� 43 111 tc,;: aG MEDIC DR. M. W. STAP Physician and S Phone 90 If no answer, ca JOHN A. GORWILL ' Physician and S Phones: Office 5-W; Seaforth JOHN C. GODD Physician and S Phone 110 SEAFORTH CL Telephone 26 E. A. MCMASTER, B.A.; M.D.;_; Interned Telephone 27 P. L. BRADY, M,D. Surgeon Telephone 55 DR. E. MALKUS Telephone 26 EVENINGS: Tuesday, Thursday. and Saturday only, 7-9 p.m. Appointments may be made. CHIROPRACTIC D. H. McINNES Chiropractic - Foot Correetl COMMERCIAL HOTEL:- Monday, Thursday — 1 to & p34t;: rs VETERINARY TURNBULL & BRYANS VETERINARY CLINIC J. 0. Turnbull, D.V.M. W. R. Bryans, D.V.M. Phone 105 Seaforth OPTOMETRIST JOHN E. LONGSTAFF Optometrisa Phone 791 Seaforth Eyes examined - Glasses' Fitted.'. MAIN OFFICE, SEAFORTH Office Hours: Seaforth, daily: except Monday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m,;,. Wednesday, 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m.; Thursday evenings by appointment, only, Clinton: Monday, 9 a.m.-5:30. p.m. (Above Hawkins' and Jacob'a Hardware. ) LEGAL A. W. SILLERY Barrister, Solicitor, Etc, Phones: Office 173, Residence 781 SEAFORTH ONTARIO McCONNELL & RAYS Barristers, Solicitors, Ete. P. D. McCONNELL D. I. STEWART SEAFORTH, ONT. Telephone 174 0 0 0 J. A. BURKE O Funeral Director O and Ambulance Sergii DUELIN -iii Night or DayCalla: Phone 43 r 10 0 O O O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 t> O 0 G A. o Fune: O Goderich , , O AMBULANC O Adjustable O for rent.`, FLOWED S , OCC";, 1I Telepho o: Residence ,yam Ft{�.