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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1963-01-17, Page 10y'. I 1 •TJTE HURON EXPOSITOR, SE.AR/RT%., ON JAN. 17, 1963 FIND TURKEY CROSS STRAINS CAN REDUCE PRODUCTION COSTS An attempt to lower the costs of turkey production through exploiting hybrid vigor is the aim of a breeding program be- ing conducted by the Canada Department of Agriculture. M. S. Mitchell, of the Poultry Division, said a number of breeders across Canada are co- operating in this cross strain protram. Cross breeding programs in swine, sheep and beef cattle have shown general superiority of the cross bred over the ptire bred for size; growth rate and feed conversion. Early results of strain crossing turkeys also indicate a superiority of cross strains over pure strains. The immediate objective is to screen available strains for combinability. The combining strains will result in lower poult Sell that unnecessary piece of furniture through a Huron Ex- positor Classified Ad. Phone 141 costs, as well as increased meat weight for sale. In establishing a three-way cross strain program, three basic procedures are followed. Females from one or more strains are randomly distributed into pens to be mated to males of other strains. Secondly, at least two hatches of first -cross females should be obtained and at maturity randomly selected and distributed into pens to produce three-way cross poults. Thirdly, the males producing the three-way cross should be rotated among the types of first - cross females. This is a new approach to turkey breeding in Canada, The co-operation being shown by breeders and the wide diver- gence of strains available for crossing will soon lead to the development of superior com- mercial poults available for the Canadian turkey industry. Huron EMO Co -Ordinator Designs County Position Devoting Wednesday fore- noon to ..‘hearing delegations, members of Huron county coun- ciI listened with sympathetic attention to a trio representing the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Two blind men, assisted by School Inspector James Kincaid, chatrman of the district advisory bArd, walked to the warden's desk and ad- dressed council. They were Ed. Wheeler, of London, field secre- tary, and Bill Murdoch, assist- ant. Mr. Murdoch announced a new service to the blind in the form of special recordings on tape enclosed in cartridges or cassettes. Other reports heard were those of the Children's Aid, jail governor, county assessor, agri- cultural representative, museum curator, and the emergency measures co-ordinator. The co- ordinator, T. Murray MacDon- ald, announced his resignation, effective February 1. Later it was Iearned that he has been offered a post as E.M.O. zone controller in Metropolitan To- ronto, and intends to accept. Though he "did not, elaborate on the announcement of his resignation, a part of his ire - port evidently has a bearing. He said: "We have made some progress, but not as much as could have been, or as there should be in the coming year. There is only one way emerg- ency measures can be a suc- cess. First, the office of co- ordinator must be recognized on an equal footing in every respect with your other depart. ment heads; second, your E.M.O. must be regarded in the same degree of importance and ne- cessity as your other depart- ments. Third, the co-ordinator, department heads and you must take an active part . When the absolute ruler of a nation of some 700,000,000 people has the attitude that the killing of 150,000,00 would be nothing, I suggest to you this should be taken most seriously. Believe me, Chou -an -Lai means exactly what he says. We should not ignore this threat." Miss Clare McGowan, local director of the Children's Aid Society, brought to. council Miss G. Wilkes and Mrs. E. Ross and explained the nature of their work. The former interviews parents who wish to adopt a child; Mrs. Ross investigates complaints of child neglect. Council Can Help "These investigations," said Miss McGowan, "are usually ex- tremely difficult. The parents being complained about are of- ten hostile, furiously angry, some even threateningly dan- gerous. Cases that come to court must be proved by ade- quate evidence. This is a costly business and often heartbreak- ing. You can be a tower of strength to any family in diffi- culty in your community. These people are often looked down upon; their children teased and made fun of." In the protection fi4d, the di- rector reported there were 69 cases last year, involving 239 children; There were 22 chil- dren taken into care; 17 return- ed to their own homes. Days of care totalled 9,947. Thirty children were placed on adop- tion, and 49 adoptions ,,were completed, including some chil- dren placed by other societies. Miss Mary Lou Stirling, coun- ty oupty librarian, reported a mem- bership of 33 libraries, three de- posit stations, four high schools and 254 elementary schools, In 1962 there were added 2,256 books and 874 were discarded. The new truck will be put in operation in February. Douglas Miles, county agri- cultural representative, invited council members to attend the formal opening of the new of- fices in Clinton, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. The Ontario ministers of agriculture and highways are expected. Herb Neil, Huron County Pio- neer Museum curator, praised the work of his assistant, Jas. Chisholm, during the year. He reported 22,262 visitors; a to- tal of 6,000 articles in the museum, including 400 added this year. He recommended a display of 600 articles at the International Plowing Match in 1966, and suggested acquisition Insert for. NAMz Address of a school car, such as used in Northern Ontario. Reeve Alvin Smith, of Turnberry, chairman in 1962 of the historic commit- tee, said time car in question. might be destined for a North- ern Qntario museum? but "the door is not closed." Jailer R. W. Bell presented statistics showing 208 prisoners committed in the pest year. Leading category was "intoxi- cated," with 46; theft followed with 27; impaired driving, 16. Only four persons are in the jail at present. Cost of daily rations per prisoner last year was 48.81 cents. Council adopted the report of the striking committee. Exclud- ing three committees already named, the list is as follows: Finance and Executive -Mrs. M. Mooney (1 year), R. Jewell (2), E. Talbot (2), William Mor- ritt (3), William Musser (3). Legislative and Educational -William Ball (1), T. Howard (2), C. Krauter (2), E. Snell (3), J. Corbett (3). Agriculture and Reforesta- tion -J. R. Adair (1), D. McKen- zie (2), S. Procter (2), G. Webb (3), T. Leiper (3), D. Miles, J. W. Britnell. Property -I. Haskins (1), A. D. Smith f2), R. Adair (2), E. Hayter (3), E. Snell (3). Warden's and Personnel -A. D. Smith (2), G. Webb (1), D. McKenzie (2), I. Haskins (3), R. Jewel (3). Library -M. Agnew (1), S. Procter (1), F. Walkhom (2), T. Leiper (2), E. Talbot (3), J. Cor- bett (3). Equalization -T. Howard (2), William Morritt (1), M. Oesch (2), William Musser (3), E. Hay- ter (3). Emergency Measures - M. Oesch (1), M. Agnew (1), F. Walkom (2), C. Kreuter (3), Mrs. M. Mooney. Criminal Audit - Judge Frank Fingland, William Ball, J. G. Berry. Elston Cardiff, MP, who ap- peared to request a repayable grant of $500 in connection with the International Plowing Match, had both hands in band. ages. 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