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The Brussels Post, 1974-01-16, Page 3News of Walton UCW plans bakeless bazaar, quilting Correspondent Mrs. Allan McCall Mrs. Doug Fraser was hostess or the January meeting, of the 8th nd 16th unit on Wednesday fternoon in her home. Mrs. Don McDonald opened lie meeting reading an article rom the Upper Room. The cripture reading was taken from salm 121. The hymn "Unto the ills" was sung. Mrs. George McCall read an "There are gross errors in the eport on Egg Pricing released by the Food Prices Review oard," says Gordon Hill, pres- dent, Ontario Federation of griculture. These errors stem rom the Board's reluctance to heck the accuracy of the report ith the Ontario Egg Producers' arketing Board, prior to re- ease. "Such co-operation would ave omitted the errors and avoided the report being publicly iscussed in an air of conflict. P onsumers should resent a overnment agency stirring up lore confusion over food prices." Asking, "What does the Food Prices Review Board mean by accusing the egg board of maintaining egg prices at an `artificially' high level? There is 'absolutely nothing artificial about the way Ontario-egg prices are set." Mr. Hill explained that egg prices to the farmer are based on 'three factors: 1-the cost of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge No. 315 held their first regular meeting with a good attendance. Thank-yous were received from the shut-ins for Christmas gifts received from the Lodge. The Noble Grand thanked those who were in charge of our most successful Christmas party. A report was given on the new eye machine being purchased by the Oddfellows and Rebekahs of this district. It is to be presented article that was, used at Alma College, a reading entitled "Listening". Mrs. D. McDonald read a story "You're not listening" taken from the book "Salt in your kitchen." The hymn "Teach Me, 0 Lord, the Perfect Way", was read in unison, closing the devotional period. Mrs. George McCall presided for the bpsiness. The minutes were read by Mrs. Don. McDon- ald. 8 members were present. The offering was received, and the 30 cent membership fee production; 2- supply, and 3-the egg price paid to U.S. farmers. "Ontario farmers compete on a, very competitive North American egg market. Therefore, it is foolhardy to accuse the Ontario egg producers of setting artifi- cially high prices when Ontario prices have been consistently five cents to 12 cents a dozen below the U.S. price. In the U.S., egg prices are not regulated. They are determined by supply, and demand," he claimed. On January 8, 1974, U.S. farmers were being paid 72 to 74 cents a dozen,for Grade A large eggs. Ontario farmers got 63 cents. Mr. Hill denied that egg producers are making excessive profits.' Using figures from the Ontario egg board, he points out that the average weighted price to producers for all sizes of eggs on January 8, 1974, was 58 cents a dozen. The cost of producing one dozen eggs was 56 cents. to the Huron County Health Unit for use in the schools and clinics of the County. This machine is used to detect amblyophia, or hazy eye, in young children. Plans were made and a date set for a Dessert Euchre, February 11. After a short business period and discussion, members were asked to bring an article for a Penny Auction at the February 22 meeting. taken. Mrs. Doug Fraser .was appointed to help pack bales with the Supply and Welfare commit- tee and to the Mission and Service to help prepare meetings. It was decided to hold a ham supper June 4. Mrs. G. McCall closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Rae Houston assisted the hostesses in serving lunch. WALTON UNIT The Walton Unit of the U.C.W. "Most producers accumulated heavy debts during 22 consecu- tive months in 1971 and 1972 when returns were below the cost of production. That debt has to be paid. Consumers were the bene- ficiaries of these bargain-priced eggs, and producers must now be able to recoup their losses from these periods." The report says poultry and egg prices were the fastest rising components in the consumer price index during 1973. Egg prices climbed by 54 per cent during the year. "The figure is misleading because it is mea- sured against prices during a period of a badly depressed market. The industry was on the brink of bankruptcy." He adds that comparing 1973 prices with those in 1972 does not take into account the dramatic increases in feed costs during 1973. Feed accounts for 75 per cent of the cost of producing eggs. The Food Prices Review Board suggests the federal government give deficiency payment's-1 to producers to hold down the retail egg price. "This suggestion- is absolutely and completely unacceptable to farmers. Producers \\.jiave lived with a system of deficiency payments for many, many years, and this did not ward off bankruptcy." Mr. Hill said egg farmers must continue to get their income from the market place. "If deficiency payments are made, they should be paid to retailers or wholesalers - not producers." met in the church basement on Wednesday evening, January 9 with 24 ladies present. Mrs. Don Achilles opened the meeting with the thought for the month. "Standing at the Portal" was sung, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Ray Huether. Mrs. Achilles read the scripture from. Job 38: 19-33, followed by the meditation on "Beauty." Mrs. Bill Couts led in prayer followed by a reading "New Year's . Resolutions". Hymn 15, "For the Beauty of the Earth" closed the devotions. Mrs. Walter Bewley chose as her topic "Angry Grandmother Shakes Gulf Oil", a story of Gulf Oil practises in faraway Angola. She attended a stockholders meeting in Pittsburg. Mrs. Bewley also read a letter from Ann Reuber, a missionary with the Live-Live Project. Mrs. Wm. Thamer, the new president, was in 'charge of the business. She thanked those helping with the devotions and topic. Mrs. Howard Hackwell read the ‘minutes. The collection was received by Mrs. Mac Sholdice and the ,U.C.W. mem- bership fees were collected. Mrs. Harold Bolger and Mrs. Fred Dunk were chosen as Copper Contest Leaders and names were drawn for each side. Mrs.Edna Hackwell will be the represent- ative from the unit to work with the Mission and Service to plan programs through the year. It was decided to have a Bakeless Bazaar with letters to be sent to each member by the secretary. A quilt is to be quilted the beginning of the week at Mrs. Dunk's home. "Unto the hills around do I lift up" was sung. Lunch was served by Mrs. Bill Coutts, Mrs. Art Heard and Mrs. Ray Huether. Officers for 1974 are: President-Mrs. William Tha- met; Vice-Presidents-Mrs. Herb Traviss, and Mrs. Ron Bennett; secretary-Mrs. Howard Hackwell; Treasurer-Mrs. Mac Sholdice; Supper Committee-Mrs.. Fred Dunk, Mrs. Emmerson Mitchell, Mrs. Ernie Stevens and Mrs. John Gordon; Quilt Committee- Mrs. Bill Couts, Mrs. Ralph Traviss and Mrs. Nelson Reid. WIN AT EUCHRE There were 14 tables in play at the progressive euchre on Friday evening in the Walton Com- munity Hall. Winners were: High Lady- Mrs. Russell Marks; low lady- Mrs. Joyce Colyer; High man- Ross Mitchell; Low man-Stanley Hillen; Lucky cup-Mrs. Charles. Mc Cutcheon. Lunch. committee Mrs. Don McDonald, Mrs. Alvin McDon- ald, Mrs. Nelson Reid and Mrs. James McDonald were in charge. Another euchre will be held in two weeks. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McCall and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Traviss returned home Sunday from a week holidaying in Nassau of the Bahamas. Craig Shank of Garden City, Mich., was a weekend guest with Steven arid John Huether when the boys participated in the Hockey Tournament in Brussels. , Christine Achilles, five-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Achilles was on the "Big Al Talent Show" on T.V. recently. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Stevenson and Mr. and Mrs. Allan McCall and Mrs. Mary Barr visited on Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stevenson on the occasion of Ronald's second birthday. Morning Star helps buy eye equipment Nothing artificial about egg prices, Hill WEEKLY SALg BRUSSELS STOCKYARDS LTD. EVERY FRIDAY AT 12 NOON PHONE 887-6461 - BRUSSELS, ONT. Little Ads. do, big jobs. Brussels Post Want Ads. Do More Things For More People At A Lower Cost, In Brussels Dial 887-6641 To Place Your Brussels Want Ad. 88706641. THE BRUSSELS POST, JANUARY 16, 19741—.3