The Wingham Advance-Times, 1974-11-07, Page 4i� it.food
affairs is never
lova, but the cu:r-
'deral agriculture
n and Mrs. Plump.
i prices review board,
piing away at each other,.
geed headlines but in the Mean -
are meting our money and getting
Predaeiy nowheretoward a solution 0U -the
;flit%'* vexingfood price Problems.,
That last episode, In which Whelan has
ftrsiily decd to conduct a full•,scale In-
vestigetiort Of the bet stry "from the
Calc to the plate' i, r infantile. The
Food Prices Review boardhas just com-
pieted a connprehensive study of the -same
quastion:but the minister is having no part of
it. He intends to duplicate the entire opera-
tion
Canadians who Watch `these skirmishes
and put up the loot for all the sniping tend to
be strongly backing their own- particular
champions and leaving little room for com-
mon sense discussions. Farmers, by and
Large, love Eugene because he has said so.
often that'Canadians-are getting their food at
bargain basement prices. Consumers, who
are still not convinced about how lucky they
are, 'believe that Berylhas a great deal on
the ball.
Unfortunately, Whelan's blunt defense
Of the farnners' cause hat'. convinced
thousands of -the countrys food -producers
that CanadlanS. who live in the towns and
cities are blaming, the people of the soil for
the sharp increases in the cost of living --
and that is simplynot true. With the reams of
information poured out in the past few
months any .person who- reads or listens is
fuliy:awdre"that the farmers are not getting
fatand happy,on'their robs. We all know that
the price of everything the farmers must buy
to produce foodhas goneall but out of sight.
;Mr: Whelan, of °course, is not . just
minister of farming. His post is one intended
to serve all\ Canadians—not a single class.
His assertion that farmers must make an
adequate profit is totally true, if we are to
continue the food'' industry; But Mr. Whelan
also has an obligation to those who must buy
or feud
food for their families.
The important point is to dis+.
whether or not there is any way of reduce,
the great spread in prices between the
farmer and the housewife, an exercise in
which the resources of both the ministry of
agriculture and the food prices board should
beutilized to the full. Instead of carrying on
with the personal battles, the heads of these
two bodies should be cooperating to seek the
answers,
Two prominent Canadians, the president
of the National Farmers' Union and the
premier of Manitoba, have both publicly
stated that they favor a federally -sponsored
plan under which surplus Canadian foodstuff
would be processed and shipped to the areas.
in the world where there is acute food short-
age. immediately, of course, there was an
outcry in several quarters from those who
believed that such a pian would depress the
price of Canadian farm products.
Admittedly there are difficulties in a
program of this kind, not the least of which is
the inefficiency and corruption of those who
must distribute the food in the countries of
destination. In fact the president of Chad, in
central Africa, recently said he would accept
no more food from the U.S. because he .fan-
cied that he had been insulted by an Ameri-
can spokesman. That, despite the fact that
thousands of his countrymen are dying from
starvation every day.
There must be ways, however, that
could be found to alleviate some of the mis-
ery by which we are surrounded. Already
thisplanet produces less than enough food to
keep life in all its inhabitants ---and the popu-
lation of the world is expected to double in 2g
years and double again in the eight years
that follow.
These facts were brought into stark re-
lief at a recent meeting of food experts at the
University of Guelph—men who know and
want the rest of us to know that our children
and grandchildren could face a life of grim
need and the darkening shadow of war.
When enough people are aware that we
gorge while they starve, there will be deep,
deep trouble.
ver
ctck for the',..koock90-.
There is something pathetic about a man
o- ooeSn't k no t when to quit. Joey Small-
ly :living, father of Con-.
fed ark ti
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N�ewf la
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. � I�QJJ. i,,
,premier, tied to Make ane . more. 'fry for.
.:power even though he :had ri tred�from
, i , poli-
tics.
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t cs.. His own. Liberal', party made itplain: that
he .s through. •
Whether . admir°e Smallwood or - not
y ,,
youmust admit that he.ias:lots of courage,
but he obviously has never °heard' about the
better part of valor, " R
The.world, is full- of those .
egotists who
cannot see themselves or their personal be-
liefs with anything like true perspective.
Just take a look at -Bunny Ahern or Clarence
Campbells Iwo:`ieaders in the world of :sport,
who have in their better days contributed a
great deal to young athletes. Neither. knew
*.enough to'quit at the right time and, like
Smallwood, -wait for the inevitable time
when even their 'best friends will say "get
out".
J. EA
ra.w
watilkIrreh
;eyarlother
end. Ever)
k until4he
was but a caricature of his once great self.
Admittedly there is no surer path to the
grave than a mental attitude.. which .says,
"I'm getting old,, it's time to quit," But a
person need not stop doing everything that is
meaningful in life. It is a matter of ceasing
those tasks • which other and younger folks
can do better 'and taking the time to pursue
useful interests and activities.. How about
Grandma Moses?
Perhaps Joey Smallwood's defeat won't
be the end of him. With his vigor he might
still pursue a very active life—like writing a
few more books. On the other hand we all
know of a man who was president of the
United States and fought to hold his office
until he was forced to his knees by an angry
nation and his health was shattered.
What can you do with $500?
The federal governments magnanimous
decision to present each first-time purchaser
of a new home with won't ease the bur-
dens of Canadian young people .by any very
great degree. With the price of homes today,
$500 is only a drop in the bucket of debt which
50 many young couples will have to carry for
the rest of their lives.
As an example the only homes which
will qualify for the grants in London or Kit-
chener must be priced at $34,914 or less. If
there are some of 'them available (and real
estate people doubt there will be) the $500
leaves a balance of $34,414 to be paid. Let us
Let's be sensible
The Ontario Hospital Association has're-
commended that residents of other jurisdic-
tions who beeorrie ill and require treatment
in this province should be required to pay
their own bills --charges which, up to the
present, have been partially,borne by our
health insurance plan.
We can see no valid reason why such
visitors should not cover all their own ex-
penses. They do not contribute in any way to
the general maintenance of our health plan—
and in some cases, if they are ordinarily resi-
dents of an area which has its own health in-
surance program, they will be reimbursed
TH
suppose the young buyer would like to pay
for his home in 20 years and that he has to
take a mortgage for the balance. Let us also
assume he is fortunate enough to get the
needed money at 11 per cent. His principal
payment each year will be $1,720.70, plus an
interest payment the first year of 53,785.54,
for a total of $5,506.24 --considerably more
than $100 out of each week's pay cheque.
So far the governmennt has not even an-
nounced whether the 5500 grant will be tax-
able or not. If it is, the amount will shrink to
something much closer to 5400. Doesn't
sound like a very helpful gift, does it?
by their own insuring agency.
There might be some validity to the
argument that we should reciprocate such
services with other provinces and countries
which have similar plans and which would
Treat Ontario residents in the same way if
they took sick away from home. However, it -
must be remembered that not all areas are
covered by health insurance—notably the
United States.
We are continually reminded of the
staggering cost of health services. This
would seem to be a good place to recover at
least part of that cost.
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ews Ite
NOVEMBER 1927
Most successfulre-opening ser -
Vices were held Sunday at Crewe
United Church; Dungannon. The
church has been ' undergoing
renovation for some weeks,
during which time the services
were held in the schoolhouse
nearby. A new roof and a new
foundation makes the building,,
which was erected some 37yearS
ago, practically as -good as tie*.
t• The.' tianknithanstefs40 \Of
ifatiriatonliaiskissiiedia waning
against. 'bogus `$'10 'bills whicif
have made their way into sural:
parts of Western-Ontario.,,Several
bilis have been detected in which
the numeral "lb"' has been
pasted over the figure.) "2".
T. Fells , last week sold the
call will tell any
tt' ► in the future whet ice'
of rood conditions he sly e5*
Pict when he been" his jou
no matter how short it is.
The Ministry of Tranaportation
and Vommunicatkes annonneed
that its Whiter Rem Reporting
Serviee for the public went
operation' on Monday Nov. 4,
The Reid. .Informati n C 4
at Toronto'and the ministry's, la
disttrctoffices throughout the
province will have to
information on the cmd of all
prowl highwaysand secon-
dary highways. on e. 24-hour,
se -
yen -days -a -week basic. during
the meter mom«
Information on winter road
conditions may he obtained
around,the clock by telephoning:.
The Road Information Centre,
Toronto -=1 ; or
Chatham (354-1400,); London
(451.5100); Stratford (2714550);
Hamilton (0274131.); Burlington
(637-5625) Owen Sound 076-
'7350);
767350);'Pert 'Hope .'0885.6381),'
rrK
Kingston "i
gston (544-22 0); Ottawa (7 -
,7049) ; Bancroft (33243220;
Huntsville (789.2391);.. North
Bay (474-0044 or 474:-004.5); New
Liskeard '(047-6701) Cochrane
(272.4333); Sudbury .(522-9380);
Sault- Ste. Marie (256-5682);
Thunder . Bay (577-6451); Kenora
(468-6494).
Homuth farm on the B Line to
Robert Vint of Wingham,'also two
lots on Carling Terrace to R: H,
McGee.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Smith and
family are today moving to
Toronto. They are wished success
in their new home and in Mr.
Smith'snew business relations.
'. *Mr. Coombs of Bluevale met
the Wroxeter Village Council and
some of the' ra.tep erste. to
ran to h
e ave` old d aoliiet
g
ill fps. ty E t �rr 11, ii, a
ea m . I'f4C'oorb bs-lints
willing to put in the equipment if
the village would provide the
;hulloing.
The. prize for the best essay on
Howick Township and mate of
liowick at the HoWick Fall Fair,
•
One glance tells you Julie is a happy baby. At 19 months,
healthy and invariably sunny -tempered, Julie has no idea she is
a little girl with a .problem.
Julie was.born with Downs Syndrome (commonly known as
mongolism). Because of this condition, she has developed more
slowly than average and will probably require special schooling
as she gets older. However, she; is considered well within the
educable range.
Not walking yet, Julie is a speedy crawler. She isn't talking
but is quite vocal and expressive, leaving no doubt in anybody's
mind about what she wants. Though behind in these two areas,
she is animated and responsive and appears to have a good deal
of drive and energy.
Julie shows a lively interest in things going on around her. She
enjoys her toys and handles there, swell. She is a good eater and
sleeps right through the night walla Couple of daytime naps.
Julie needs a mother and father who will appreciate her ap-
pealing personality and who can accept whatever limitations
she may have. People considering adopting a child like Julie will
find government programs and parents' groups all over Ontario
to help in bringing up below-average boys and girls.
To inquire about adopting Juliertplease write to Today's Child,
Ministry of Community and Social Services, Box 888, Station K,
Toronto M4P 2H2. For general adoption information, consult
your Children's Aid Society.
SHE'S ALWAYS Ge lbNATURED
J..
was won by Mildred Baker
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geon
Baker. The prize was $2.00
donated by Councillor Fred
Taylor of Gorrie. •
W. T. Brydges was appointed
tax collector by the Morris Town
ship Council:
Millan Mpore, son of Mr. and
Mrs. T. H. Moore, was awarded
the T. Eaton Cup for the highest
number of points in his exhibits at
r
the school: fair. hell, in Holyrood.
in ,. Massey Hall, Toronto; to
g6 • protest against Ontario's liquor.
policy. "The tide of resentment is
rising against Ontario's riot of
drinking and many people are
looking to Premier Frost to
- redeem his position.
The Wingham Fire Brigade
averted what might have been a
disastrous fire at the home of
Jack, Pym on Diagonal Road,
when the wooden extension on a
sawdust"=burner.ght fire
Prompt action# 4 u* blaze
to the basement. .,, ;
W. B. Cruikshank, Turnberry
Township, whose hobby is short
wave transmitting, arranged a
fifteen -minute conversation for
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Reid of
Edward Street with . their son-in-
law
onin-law and daughter, Rev. and Mrs.
John Thompson who are on
missionary work in Trinidad.
Evidence of the mild. weather
we have been enjoying are the
beautiful pink roses which are
blooming in the garden at the
home of Rev. and Mrs. A.
Nimmo, Centre Street.
Ten children graduated from
the Baby Band into the Mission
Band when the Baby Band tea
was held in the United Church.
Those graduating were Greer
Dunlop, Ruth Hodgins, Jane
Hetherington, Dianne Dennis,
Eleanor Goy, Sharon Mont-
gomery, Billy Young, Gary Mac-
Dougal,Murray Kerr and Doug-
las Davidson.
Officers of Maitland Lodge No.
119, I.O.O.F., Wingham, were
installed. They include Roy
Manuel, Stewart .Cowan, Willis
Hall, W. H. Haney, E. S. Lewis,
Joseph Clark, Roy Trigger and
Roy Bennett.
0-0--0
NOVEMBER 1960
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Peebles
were honored guests at a banquet
held in the Legion Hall when
members of the postoffice staff
presented them'With gifts
marking his retirement as post-
master.
NOVEMBER 1939
TWO local hunters, 'H. L.
Sherbondy and Aare Adams,
look part inthe pheasant Shoot at
Peelee Island on the weekend.
Murray Johnson was elected
president of the Wingham
Hockey Club. Other officers are
• W. T. Cruickshank, Ross
Harrison and Murray Roberts.
Annual departmental middle
school written examinations will
be discontinued ih Ontario Hon.
Dr. L. J. Simpson, , minister of
education, announced. Middle
School certificates will be issued
on the recommendation of princi-
pals and teachers of secondary
schools. •
Nearly two hundred delegates
were in attendance at the 66th
annual convention of the Middle-
sex-Lambton Baptist Association
held here. The new moderator is
Rev. E. M. Loney, pastor of the
local church.
In an atmosphere of wartime
secrecy, fighting planes .for the
Royal Canadian Air Force are
being turned out at Mallon,
Ontario, according to plans
.borrowed from the British
government. The planes, Lysan-
ders, have a top speed of 2.80
miles an hour and a cruising.
speed of 240. They weigh about
three tons.
B. Cooke was elected president
of the newly -organized Red Cross
unit in the village of Gorrie. Vice-
presidents are Mrs. G. A. Wear -
ring and Mrs. B. Martin;
secretary is L. VanVelsor and
treasurer is W. A. Sawtell.
Mrs. Neil Montgomery was
guest of honor at a social evening
held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
C. Wade when members of
Trinity Church choir of Belgrave
presented her prior to her depart-
ure to take up residence in
London,
A shower was held at Westfield
in honor of Mr. and Mrs. George
Wightman whose 'marriage took
place recently.
Mrs. Robert Nicholson of Bel -
grave held an auction sale of
stock and implements. Joe Yuill
has purchased, the farm.
0--4--0
NOVEMBER 1949
The seventh annual presenta-
tion of the Wingham Horse Show
again drew large crowds despite
the cold weather. More titan 100
horses were in the Show with keen
competition in every crass.
Winners included Zimmerman
Biros, of Tavistock, Mr. Wright of
Lis rowel. Archie Haas Of Brant -
for d and Mr. Pritchard of Luck -
now.
Thousands of women gathered
'The W' am Boy Scouts and
Cub Pae raised- $250 at their
Annual Apple Day. Bryan Brooks
sold the most apples for the. Cubs
and Stewart Allan outsold the
other Scouts.
Dr. J. C. McKim, a graduate of
the University of Western
Ontario, arrived in Wingham and
will Join pr.. W. -A. Crawford in
the `operation of his medical
practice. The new doctor and hi
wf.h
e !MVO,' a1 nresidence
e
-- , , z� up
home on Franc
L
John Runstedtler, manager of
the local branch of the Toronto-
Dominion Bank, stated that work
will commence soon on 'the new
bank building. which will replace
the old Mason Block. Wilfred
White, local contractor, has been
given the job of erecting the new
building.
Members of the C.G.I,T. held a
Hallowe'en party in the United
Church. • Prize winners for best
costumes included Joan Riehl;
and Jane Cruikshank of Wing -
ham, Cheryle Roane of Tees -
water.
A farewell party was held at
Holmes' School for Mr. and Mrs.
John .McCormick prior to their
moving to Wingham.
DeWitt Miller was elected vice-
-pre�sident of District No. 9
Canadian Cancer Society at a
meeting held in Owen Sound.
The Wingham Sportsmen's
Association held its regular
meeting and elected officers for
the coming year. Elected presi-
dent was Ab Nethery; vice-pres-
idents are Brian Metcalfe and
Bill Gow; treasurer, Joe Clark;
secretary, flap Swatridge.
Christine Runstedtler and
Irene Saint were awarded Dom-
inion -Provincial .Bursaries when
the annual commencement exer-
cises of Wingham District High
School were held. Athletic
awards went to Barry Fuller and
Jane Hetherington.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Showers
and family have moved to their
new home in East York.
What's new at
Huronview?
The congregation' of the Clinton
Christian Reformed Church
formed a choir for the Sunday
evening swig service led by Aire
Van Der Ende with devotions by
Rev. Beukema.
Congratulations to Mr. and
Mrs. Ross McNee who celebrated
their 66th wedding anniversary
Sunday at the Home. Eighty rela-
tives,. - friends and neighbours
attended the reception held in
their honor by their family.
The residents had an op-
portunity to extend their bast
wishes to the McNees at Mon-
day's activities. Mrs. McGratton
gave two readings and joined
Mrs. Buchanan with vocal duets.
Mrs. Gladys Van Egrond, Nor-
man Speir and Jerry Collin pro-
vided the old tyme music with
volunteers from the Christian
Reformed Church and Mrs. Hul-
ley assisting with activities. Mrs.
Rae, of Wingham, was welcomed
at the Home.
The annual Hallowe'en party
was held in the , auditorium on
Thursday afternoon with several
residents, volunteers and staff in
costume. Marie Flynn, Lorne
Lawson, Norman Speir and Jerry
'Collins supplied the music for the
program, with a rhythm band of
those in costume, making a tour
of the Home. Cider, cookies, ap-
ples and candy were served to the
residents.
The members of the Huronvlew
Auxiliary alt `thele Oetobei meet-
ing decided to cancel the bazaar
for this year,