The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-07-21, Page 12Je
Page 12 Ti es.Advucole, July 21, 1964 dqy odds, to loss
District crops showing damage from drought
BEANS HURTING.
Bean dealers in Ilensall ap-
pear to be of the opinion that
the crop has been damaged to
some extent, but it is still too
early to really assess it,
However, they agreed that
without rain in the next few days
One dealer reported that late
beans "are on a wing and a
prayer even with some rain".
Ironically, there are many acres
of late beans due to the fact
many farmers replanted after
heavy spring rains had washed
out the first seeding,
it could be a serious satiation.
Beans are just now coming
Out in blossom and an extended
dry, hot period at this time
Could cause permanent damage
as blossoms dry up and drop off.
Cool weather will help to
counteract this.
However, he estimated that
only 40% Of the drop had been
harvested at that time and it was
the later peas that were the
hardest hit due to lack of rain.
lie said he couldn't tell if an
immediate rain would help.
umaybe some of the damage has
already been done," he explain-
ed.
The local manager said the
corn crop appeared normal at
present, but could certainly stand
some precipitation.
Pick a peck
for pickles
While farmers in Southwestern
Ontario count up their crop loss-
es due to excessive rains recent-
ly, farmers in south Huron have a
problem that is exactly oppesite.
An extended dry period in this
area is already starting to dam-
age crops and every day adds to
the situation.
"It's not disastrous yet," Hur-
on County Agricultural. Repre-
sentative Doug Miles reported,
"but it is beginning to show on
crops."
He indicated the first sign of
trouble due to the lack of mois-
tu re showed up a week ago Monday
and has been getting worse daily.
He said most crops are show-
ing the effect of the drought, but
stated that an immediate rain
would "fix us up".
Unfortunately, according to the
met section at CFB Centralia,
that rain won't arrive until at
least Friday, according to the
five-day forecast issued Tues-
day.
While temperatures were to
remain below normal through
Wednesday and Thursday, there
was little chance of rain until
a warming trend arrived on Fri-
day.
Jack Urquhart, Manager of Ca-
nadian Canners Ltd., had much
the same story as Miles. "Every-
thing needs rain," he stated.
He reported Tuesday that crops
weren't hurting too much at that
time, but every subsequent day
without rain would take its toll.
Until the first part of the week,
yields on the area's pea crop
had been normal, with quality
running quite high.
Cucumber harvest in full swing
About 25 young ladies from the area are being employed to pick cucumbers on the Canadian Canners
Ltd. field at the Hensel' area farm of Jim Melf wan. Some of the pickers are shown above gleaning
the future pickles from the field. --T-A photo
Allan heads bean group,
sees no great changes
Following many months of dis-
putes and bitter arguments, bean
growers in Ontario appear to be
back almost where they were
before Agriculture Minister Wil-
liam Stewart ordered the old bean
board shorn of its duties.
"It hasn't changed anything
— just caused a lot of contro-
versy," stated Robert P. Allan,
Brucefield, remarking on the re-
formation of the Ontario Bean
Marketing Board and a company
to be known as the Ontario Bean
Growers' Co-operative.
Senior positions on the two
organizations have been filled
by men who were displaced from
the old Ontario Bean Growers'
Marketing Board last February.
Farm community
told to think safety
About 25 young ladies from the
area converged on a field in the
liensall area this week. Their
task was to pick cucumbers.
The cucumbers are being
grown by Canadian Canners Ltd.
on the farm of Jack McEwan,
just south of the village.
After being picked, the cucum-
bers are transported to the
Waterford plant of Canadian Can-
ners for processing into pickles.
Each girl is supplied with a
small wheelbarrow on which is
placed a small crate to hold the
cucumbers.
The vines are not as thick as
those in most gardens, but they
produce a large number of
cucumbers. The area will be
gone over several times during
the picking,
Local Manager Jack Urquhart
said he didn't know how much
effect the lack of rain would have
on the crop, The vines are still
heavily laden with blossoms and
small cucumbers and he said
picking could continue for another
three weeks under favourable
conditions.
Visitors tour
Huron farms
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WHEN THE NEW LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON
A total of 42 farmers from Peel
County visited in Huron Monday
and Tuesday, touring farms in the
northern section of the county.
Next Thursday, three bus loads
of members of the Wellington
County Crop Improvement As-
sociation will be in Huron.
They plan a visit to the Kippen
area farm of Jack Peck, in ad-
dition to other Huron operations,
Traquair clan
meet at Hensall
The Traquair family held their
annual reunion in Hensall Park
with a large attendance.
A good sports program was
arranged and carried out by Mrs.
Robert McLachlan and Bill For-
est of Seaforth.
About 70 sat down to supper
in the arena.
Officers for next year: Pre-
sident, Russell Ferguson; sec-
retary-treasurer, Roland Wil-
liams; sports committee, Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Traquair, Jerry
and Jim Traquair; table com-
mittee, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Traquair and Mr. and Mrs. Mur-
ray Traquair.
It was decided to hold the
picnic next year at the same
place the third Sunday in July.
The Canadian farming com-
munity will join with the rest
of the continent between July 24
and 30 to participate in Farm
Safety Week, according to the
National Safety League of Canada.
The Canadian Highway Safety
Council will concurrently pro-
mote safety on rural roads and
emphasize safe procedures for
drivers of farm vehicles on pub-
lic thoroughfares,
Leading cause of death on Ca-
nadian farms, according to the
League, has been machinery, and
prominent in this category is the
tractor.
However, the home, chemicals,
construction and vehicles play
Allan has been elected chair-
man of the board, a position he
held on the old organization.
He was elected in a ballot
distributed to all growers.
Vice-chairman is Lloyd Tay-
lor, St. Thomas, also a member
of the old board. The executive
committee is comprised of Mr.
Allan, Mr. Taylor, Roy Downie
of Newbury and Clifford Dale of
Glanworth, also former mem-
bers.
Charles Rau, Zurich, presi-
dent of the old Ontario Bean
Growers' Ltd., has been elected
chairman of the company known
as the Ontario Bean Growers'
Co-operative.
Vice-chairman is Duncan Fer-
guson, St. Thomas, the former
vice-chairman of the company.
secretary-treasurer and gener-
al manager is Archie McMurchy,
Glencoe, who is also secretary-
treasurer of the board.
Allan reported there would be
no change in the function of the
board of the Co-operative. The
board will be concerned with
stabalizing the price of beans
and exporting beans that come
under the price,
The Co-operative will buy
beans from growers and sell to
the highest bidder.
important roles in the drama
of death and suffering on the
farm,
Gay McLaren, general mana-
ger of NSL, has issued a plea
to the farming community to
make Farm Safety Week a time
to assess the dangers on the
farm and plan to avoid or elimi-
nate them.
The League urged all organi-
zations such as 4-11 Clubs, ag-
ricultural societies and associ-
ations and safety councils to
concentrate on farm safety dur-
ing the July campaign so the
safety of the rural community
of Canada may benefit through
the year.
Centralia pianists pass
Girl gets music degree
SELF-
PROPELLED COMBINES
By MRS. FRED BOWDEN
CENTRALIA
Elaine Powe has received word
that she has successfully passed
her ARCT solo performer's
(Toronto) and her A. Mus. (Wes-
tern) with honors.
The following of her pupils
who have obtained standing with
Western Conservatory are Grade
3 piano, Brenda Lightfoot; Grade
1 theory, Janet McDowell, Dianne
Shapton, honors (equal).
With Toronto Conservatory,
Grade 7 piano, Tom Koch (first
class honrs).
Elaine, 18 year old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Powe,
plans to enter her second year
in honors French and Latin at
UWO.
day Mr. & Mrs. Reid Brown and
Roxanne of Lambeth visited with
them and this week they have as
guests Mrs. Sherman Eaton and
Bonnie of London,
Mr. Wellington Skinner attend-
ed the Skinner family picnic at
Stratford Sunday,
Miss Jean Lammie and Miss
Ruth Horne of Winchelsea were
holidaying for a week at the
Lammie's cottage in the Pinery.
Mrs. Norman Grass and son of
Boston, Mass. and Mrs. Eldon
Hodgson of Lucan were Friday
visitors with Mrs. Clara Abbott.
Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Powe and
family were Sunday visitors with
Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Ballagh and
family in Teeswater.
Mrs. Loula M, Pressey of
Corinth has returned home after
spending a couple of weeks with
her son and daughter-in-law, Mr.
& Mrs. Keith Pressey and family.
Mrs. Hilda Piktuizis and fam-
ily of Corinth were Thursday
guests of Mr, & Mrs. Keith
Pressey and family. Mr. John
Sonley and Mr. Gorden Ruckle,
both of London were Wednesday
evening guests.
PERSONALS
Mrs. C. Rowe and Carolyn of
Windsor visited last week with
Mrs. Rowe's parents, Mr. & Mrs.
Alvin Essery, Carolyn remained
for some holidays.
Among those attending the
chicken barbecue at Brinsley on
Wednesday evening of last week
were Mr. & Mrs. Harold Tripp,
Rev. D. M. Guest, Mr. & Mrs.
Earl Dixon, Mrs. George Hicks
and Mrs. Albert Smith.
Following rehearsal F riday
evening for the Lammie-Heywood
wedding the bridal party were
entertained at the home of Mr.
& Mrs. Ray Lammie,
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Paisley re-
turned to Toronto Sunday evening
after spending a few lays with
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her parents, Mr. & Mrs. George
Dunn and after attending the
Lammie-Heywood wedding Sat-
urday. Mr. & Mrs. Elmore Dunn
of Toronto also attended the wed-
ding and with Cathy and Ron
remained for a week's vacation.
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Molnar
and Jimmie of Agincourt were
weekend visitors with Mr. & Mrs.
S. Molnar.
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Harrison and
Debbie have returned home fol-
lowing a two week's vacation at
Port Stanley,
Mrs. Helen Joyce of Lorrain,
Ohio, was a weekend guest with
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Greb,
Mrs. Fred Cunnington returned
home from St. Joseph's Hospital
Saturday, She will return to the
hospital for further treatment
at the end of the month.
Sunday visitors with Mr. &
Mrs. George Dunn were Mr. &
Mrs. Chester Dunn, Mr, & Mrs.
John Ridley of Exeter and Mr.
& Mrs, Ira Marshall of Kirkton.
Jim Brown, son of F/L & Mrs.
James Brown is attending the
Roger Crozier summer hockey
school in Bracebridge this week.
Mr. John Andrew of Edmonton
visited with his wife's parents,
Mr. & Mrs. George Hicks, over
the weekend.
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Shoebottorn,
Danny and Mary returned home
Monday following a two week's
vacation at their cottage at Parry
Sound.
Mr. & Mrs. John Thompson
attended the Winger-Gudgeon
wedding in London Saturday. Sun-
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