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Clinton News-Record, 1946-01-17, Page 7THITRSDAY, JIANUA;R:Y 17, 1946 CLINTON NEWS=RECO1w PAGE SEVEN :HURON COUNTY. FARMERS' OWN NEWSY PAGE BLYTH Mrs. Louise Anderson is relieving at S. S. No. 11, East Wawanosh, during the illness othe regular teacher, Miss Clare' McGowan. Lions special dance sponsored by the ons Club,here was a great success. Johnny Downs' orchestra supplied' the Music and the receipts were $261. Retires. From Board William :Mills, who ' has been a member' of the school board for the past 16 years, has tendered his re- signation owing to continued ill health.; Another nomiiiation will be necessary to fill the vacancy. • Retires to Farm R. J. Powell,who has -'retired from the grocery lbusinese after 26 years, - has moved to the farm he purchased from George Garrett on No. 4 high- way just south of Blyth. Stuart Rob - 'Ingo has purchased Powell's grocery • and will' take possession this week. .Mz. Robinson has been operating the grocery business he purchased from Bernard,Hall m 1939, and many years Previously was with the J. J. Mite - Ewan grocery in Goderich. He and his' wife, formerly Mies. Mary Lock- hart, are natives of Blyth M'r. Rob- inson is a son of Mr. and Mrs. ,'R, H. Robinson,, Mill .St. Red: Cross Society Elects The annual meeting of the Red Cross Society was held in the work rooms. Mrs, Mary Rintonl presided for the election of officers, with the following results: Honorary 'presi: dents, Mrs. F. . Metcalf, Mrs„ Isabel. Cole, Miss Marys Watt; president, ltliss 'J. Woodcock; first vice-presi- dent, Mrs. N. P. Garrett second vice- president, Mrs. R. M. McKay; treas. user, Mrs. N. W. Kyle; secretary, :Mrs. R. D. Philp; packing committee, Mrs. J. Cowan, Mrs. J. S. Chellew, Mrs.. J. Petts. The war work com- mittee and refuge committee are combined with Mrs. B. Herrington, donvener; . auditors, are Mrs, D. G. Hodd, Mrs. J. B. Watson. • Allocation Exceeded The W.M.S. of the United Church Ask Us the $64 Que4tion !, In Fairbanks -Morse farm equipment advertising, you've seen the slogan "It's What's inside That Counts." The next time you're in town, ask us the $64 question. Ask us to prove that what's inside any Fairbanks -Morse farm machine makes it better. Whether it's a water system, an engine, a light plant, or a Hammer mill that you'll need next, we're sure we can show you superior design and construction .. . hidden values which you'll agree • make a Fairbanks Morse product your best buy. And remember—you can always get repair parts for any Fairbanks -Morse product. J. H. Brunsdon CLINTON PHONES: Office 15 Residence 320 HE-4DQU:IRTERS FOR Fairbanks -Morse Water Systema . - Lighting Planta Crain Grinders . Windmills Hand Pumps • Milk Coolers • "Z** Engines- . Minnow MUla Wind Chargers Fjeotrle Venom ▪ , Wash Machined • , • Fealcs MOM 11 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL 0 SSIONAL DIRECTORY LEGAL Ii.- T. RANCE NOTARY PUBLIC Fire Insurance Agent Representing 14 Fire Insurance companies. Division Court Office, Clinton ,FRANK FINGLAND, K.C. Barrister. - Solicitor - Notary Public New Location Albert St. CLINTON ARTHUR E. PARRY Commissioner, Etc., Etc. By Royal Warrant. H. C. MEIR Barrister -at -Law Il'lelicitor, Supreme Court of Ontario; Proctor in Admiralty Wotaiy Public and,. Commissioner. Office: Mckenzie House Hours: 2.00 to 5.00 Tuesdays and Fridays CHIROPRACTJC CHIROPRACTIC FOOT CORRECTION D: H. McINNES, D.C.. T,Eluron St. - Phone 207 VET'ERIN.ARY DR.. G. S. ELLIOTT VETERTNARY SURGEON Phone 203 Clinton OPTOMETRY A. L. COLE, R.O. OPTOMETRIST Eyes examined and glasses fitted. GODERICH - PHONE 33 INSURANCE.., 0 FIRE T' 0 AUTOMOBILE a LIABILITY Q ACCIDENT And SICKNESS INSURE BE — ;SECURE H. C. L4WSON Hank of Montreal Bldg. Phone 251W AiICTIbNERRING EDWARD W. ELLIOT!' Licensed Auctioneer for Huron. Correspondence promptly answered, Immediate arrangements can be made for sale dates at CLINTON NEWS - RECORD or by phoning 203. Charges moderate and satisfaction guaranteed. HAROLD JACKSON Licensed Auctioneer Specialist in Farm and Household sales. Licensed in Huron and Perth Counties. Prices ` reasonable, satis- faction guaranteed,. For in£orrnation etc write or phone Harold Jackson, R.R. 4, ,Seaforth, phone 14.661. INSURANCE Insurance Protection Automobile, fire, wind, accident,. sickness, hospitalization. Cheapest rates and most modern coverage. M. G. R.ANSFORD PHONE 180W CLINTON INSURANCE J. Frank MacDonald Representative METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Phone 218 Clinton THE McKILLOP MUTUAL Fire. Insurance Company - Head Office, Seaforth. OFFICERS — President, W. R. Archibald.Setlforth; Vice-president, Frank McGregor, Clinton; ,Manager, and Secretary -treasurer, M. A. Reid, $eaforth. DIRECTOR'S - W. R. Archibald, Seaforth; Frank McGregor, Clinton;. Alex. Broadfoot, Seaforth; Chris. Leonhordt, Bornholm; E. -e. Trewar- tha, Clinton; John L. Malone, Sea - forth; Alex McEwing, Blyth; Hugh Alexander, Walton; George Leitch, Clinton. • AGENTS—John E. Pepper, Bruce - field; R.' F. Mcleercher, Dublin; J. F. Procter, Brodhngen; George A. tiy'att, Blyth, • Parties desiring to effect insurance or transact other business, will -be promptly attended to an application to any of the above officers, addres- sed to their respective post offices.° ,Losses inspected by the director living nearestthe point of loss. ACCOUNTANCY ERNEST W. HUNTER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT - 57 floor St. W. Toronto Ken Betzner Re-elected ' Ontario Federation Head Ken Betzner, Waterloo, was re- elected president, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, at the annual conven- tiom.in Toronto Friday last. • Other officers were elected as fol- lows:'Honorary vice-president, E; R. Bond, ' Mount Brydges; vice-presi- dents, R. A. Stewart, Almonte, Rob- ert Morrison, Alvinston; ex -officio member, H. H. Hannam, Ottawa. • Executive committee—Mrs. O. G. Anderson, Winghatn; Howard R. Laidlaw, Norval; Paul . Fisher, • Bur- lington; M. M. Robinson, Toronto; R. J. Scott, Belgrave; Roy Lick, Tor- onto; Alex McKinney, Brampton; W. A. Amos, Toronto; Clifford Weaver, Owen Sound: W. J. Wood, Alliston. met in the school room of the church with Mrs. D. G. Hodd in charge of the worship period, the theme of which ivas "Light on the parable written by Olive ,Schreiner, an Af- rican writer. The newly -elected president, Mrs. R. D. Philp,, presided for the bus- iness period.' The treasurer reported 5463 had been sent to the Presbyterial treasurer which was $100 over the allocation. Miss Luella Taylor •sang a solo, accompanied by Mrs. 0. D. Kilpat- rick, Mrs. Mary Brigham took the chapter in the study book, "Education is for Living," ' explaining the edu- cational system in Africa. Short prayers for the work in Africa were offered by Mrs. Hilborn, Mrs. Wight - man and Mrs. Petts. David Living- ston's favourite hymn, "O God of Bethel," closed the meeting. Tasker—Gardner A wedding was solemnized at Ash- field United Church parsonage, Luck - now, when Marion Helen, only daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gardner, became the bride of Glen Arnold Tasker, Toronto, eldest son of Mr. niannny. d M.rs. A. R. Tasker, Blyth, Rev. C. B. Woolley performed the core - The bride wore a floor -length white gown with fitted bodice, full skirt and' shoulder -length veil caught, in a small white feather bandeau. She car- ried a bouquet of pink Briarcliff roses with white streamers. She was attended by ,Miss Catherine MacLen- nan, Lucknow, who wore a turquoise blue dress trimmed with brown and carried bronze mums. The groom was attended by his brother, Lloyd Tasker. Following the ceremony dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents. The bride's mother received in a two-piece grey dress with cor- sage of rose carnations. The groom's mother wore a flowered two-piece dress with corsage of carnations. Later Mr. and Mrs. Tasker left on a trip to Buffalo. The bride traveled in an aqua blue dress with brown fur -trimmed coat and brown acces- sories. They will make their home in Toronto. Inaugural Meeting The inaugural meeting of Blyth's 1946 Council was held in Memorial Hall. A deputation from the firemen waited on the council, asking that a place be selected to keep the new fire equipment purchased last fall. The matter was left with the water and light committee. e. e Dr. D. G. Hodd, M.O.H., and R. D. Philp representing the Lions Club, asked consideration of the council for public rest rooms to be installed and stated the Lion Club had set aside $500 for this project. The council will ask representatives from interested local organizations to meet with the councillors and the hall board at a date to be set by Reeve Bainton. The reeve named the following Committees for 1946:' Water and light, F. Hollyman and II. T, Vodden; fin- ance, F. H6llyman and G. McNeil; relief, L. Whitefield, H. T. Vodden; streets, F. Hollyinan, L. Whitfield; law and order, F. Hollyman, G. Mc- Neil; a-Neil; Board of Health, Dr, D. G Redd, L. Whitfield. A. special meeting will be called by the reeve at which the, Memorial Hall Board will be appointed, and local organizations entitled to have repre- sentatives on the board will be asked to attend to name such representa- tives. A special meeting will also be called for the Board, of Trade to meet with the council. Applications for the position, of assessor will be called for, annual salary to be $125. HENSALL r.�s.., (By our own correspondent) Marks 78th Birthday The home of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin McKinley, on the Goshen Line, • was the scone of a happy family gather- ing on Thursday evening, January 10, the occasion the celebrating of the 78th birthday of George Coleman of E'gmondville. Present for the event wore Mrs. Coleman, members of the family and 18 grandchildren. M. Coleman was presented with alovely electrical gift. Mr. and Mrs. Cole- man wee were former well known residents of the Parr Line took up residence in,Rginondville spine years ago. Mr. and Mrs. McKinley are the son-in-law and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Niemen. Couple -Honoured A delightful affair was held in S, S. No. 10, Hay, Friday evening, January 11, the affair arranged in honor of Me. and Mrs. -Basil Edwards, former well known residents in that community, and who recently 'took up residence in Hensall, who were ,pre- sented with a 'lovely table lamp and occassional chair. The honors went to R.. J. Munn, and Ed. 'Munn. Pro- gressive euchre' was enjoyed and the winners were: Ladies .1st, Mrs. Gar- field Broderick; consolation, Mrs, Strader; gents `1st, Hugh McEwan; consolation, Jack Faber. Mrs. A. W. Shirray accompanied at the piano for a sig -song, and Jean Armstrong was at the piano for several choruses by pupils of the school. The affair was greatly, enjoyed by all. Death of .Mrs. Traquair, • Less than a month after she had returned from :Scott Memorial Hos- pital, ;Seaforth, after recovering from a fractured hip suffered in . a ,fall, Mrs. Mary Traquair, , died suddenly at her ?some on the second conces- sion of Tuckersinith Township. At the time of her marriage to the late Robert Traquair, she moved to the will spend the winter months. Reforestation. ti Cons e-rvaion Are Advocated Reforestation and conservation,. with particular reference to Huron County, were discussed in, a radio address over OKNX, Winghain, Sat- urday noon by F. K. B. •Stewart, Clinton, agricultural representative for Huron County. The address is as follows: "In dealing with the large and very attractive subject of fruit growing, the commissioners have had occasion to use only language of encourage- ment, but in connection with the topic they now have to discuss, they have to utter words of warning, perhaps even to give expression to some alarm, for from the day that the first pioneer settler entered Upper Canada until now, a=..process des- tructive to, our forest wealth has been rashly, recllilessly, wastefully, and it may even be said wantonly going on." The paragraph just read was tak- en from the report of the Agricultural Commission for•the Province of On Melo in 1881. Last week we overheard a resient' ,of Huron County, who has passed the three score years and ten mark, explaining to his neighbour Who is. just a little beyond middle age, that the young cattle, when they were put out on the grass, in the spring, fifty years ago, lost their winter coats and although thin, in a couple of weeks they had begun to gain'and in one months time you would hardly know them. Cattle nowadays just do not do that. IM went 'on to say, the grass must have had amore substance and nourishment in it than at the present time. Quoting from the report of 1881 and repeating the impressions of one of our older contemporaries, we in- troduce the subject of Conservation and Reforestation. We do this with all due respect to the industry and integrity of the pioneer who cleared the land .from Which he had to make a living for himself and his family. Periods of Economic depression have played their part in this wanton destruction. The cash• from the sale of standing timber may have been necessary to make ends meet. Prices paid for livestock and grain sold off the farm, did not always• warrant the sowing of fertilizers, that would keep the mineral content of the pastures up to the level, that would give the young cattle the start that they should have in the spring. Many changes have been made in the Reforestation programme for the Province of Ontario since 188e A number of Government nurseries have been set, out, across the Pro- vince, from which seedling trees have been available for years, at no more expense than the freight costs. • Many Counties and individuals have taken advantage of the Reforestation programme for more than twenty- five years. The idea of Conservation, or should I say preservation, is of more recent origin, nevertheless, very timely. Soil spespecialists tell us European Countries, soils that have been farmed for 1000 years maintain a high state of fertility. Perhaps some listeners will feel that with the development of elect- rical and steel equipment, to say nothing about the possibilities of o energy, that it is not necessary to plant trees. From the standpoint of a sound policy for Agriculture, it is important that we should, Practical and scientific research specialists tell us that in some European countries, where tillable land is at a premium., it has been recommended that as ingh as 20% of the land should be in forest, with 10% as a minimum. Not many coun- ties, if any, in theprovince measure up to these reeotmnendations. Erosion Discussed Mr. Cruickshank—You haven't said anything about erosion. Is that im- portant in Huron County? Mr. Stewart --dies, it is• important in every County. Mr. Cruickshank — What does erosion include? Mr. .Stewart --There are different kinds of erosion. Sheet Erosion: Is the removal of top soil' caused by heavy rainfall on unprotected, sloping land. In some extreme cases the to soil has been removed, but owing to the compara- tively heavy type of soil in most of Huron County it .should not be too serious. There were however many instances last spring and early sum- mer where this, took place. Gully Erosion: Means the removal of both top soil and sub soil caused by heavy .run off, chiefly in the spring. This -condition exists all along the shore line from Anberley to Grand Bend. In my, own time some of the gullies have ' worked back distances 25 to 30' rods. In some places south of Goderich they are getting back to the highway. • Wind Erosion: This is only serious on lighter soils, where they are eat- posed. Occasionally, in the winter time if not covered with snow, or. second concession where she had been a resident for 53 years. A life tong resident of that community she was born on the 12th concession of Tuck- ersmith. She was the former Mary Robertson, a member of Carmel Presbyterial) Church, Hensall. Mrs. Traquair will be much missed by her, family and in her home, and by a large circle of neighbors and .friends. Surviving ape two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Jones, St. Thomas; Mrs. Roland Williams, Exeter] one son, Richie, at home; ono sister, Mrs. John Newell, Foam Lake, Sask, A large public funeral was held from Carmel Church Saturday, January 12, at 2:30 p.m., Rev. P. A. Ferguson officiating, and during his memorial sermon paid high tribute to the, :,deceased. The choir sang, "Peace, Perfect Peace." Burial was lit Hensall Union Ceme- tery. The fioval tributes were many and lovely. (By our own Correspondent) Mr. Murray Gibson, and his sister, Miss Marry Gibson, Stanley, have tak- en up residence with. Mr. and Mrs... John McMurtrie, Hensall, where they some/kind of crop, it will blow if it has been exposed 1 high winds for an extended•peziiod. Flooding: Common to some of the lower and more flat areas bordering rivers .and streams in the county. Flood ;conditielle have become More serious in recent years, partly as the result of .the increased clearing and cutting of the highlands feeding the streams, which allows a quick run off. Mie. •C•ruickshaek—How do trees re - vent the water from running off a slope quickly? • Mr. Stewart: The leaves of, trees form a layer of humus or material that is quite porous and acts as a sponge. Much of the water will even- tually get through, but it takes it a good ,deal longer. • Show is also, retained for a longer period where trees shelter it from the sun's rays. Mr. Cruickshank—.What: about con- tour plowing where land is rolling? Is there anyone in Huron County who practises this type of plowing? Mr. Stewart: I only know of one man who has used this type of plow- ing in the County—Mr. Gordon Me - Gavin, of McKillop Township, By the way this young 'man is president of the •Ontario Plowmen's ,.Association. Gordon plowed this land with the tractor and has some ingenious method of keeping his tractor at the proper level. e. can't off hand explain how it is done, but he cut a good crop of• corn off this field last fall, and the other day he said the . jack rabbits were following the contours, just as though they were on a race course. I think we should get 'Gordon to tell us something about it. Action in Huron County Now we wish to say something about what is being done in Huron County. Approximately six years ago, a soil survey of the County of Huron was started at the request of the County Council. Unfortunately, the war interfered with this program and there are still .three townships to be completed. However, through 1 t e `onssrtmien eat Re:rels tat'oe committee, which was set up two years ago, they have requested that this :be completed as soon as possible. What does a oil map mean to a County? It means this, that a group of soil specialists have made an appraisal of the different soil types that are en- countered. These soil tyes have been put on a.map, different colours, rep- resenting the different types of soil. To a casual observer it night only mean a flare of colours, but when you examine the key or legend at the side of the map, it means a great deal tocarefuanyolly.ne whoir cares to examine it The personnel of the Comnnttee that has been, appointed by the County Council are: Fred Watson, Bayfield, chairman; George Arm- strong, Exeter; Roland Grain, Wing ham. These three men are ex -wardens of the County and have been appointed for a five-year period. Harry Sturdy, Auburn, last year's president of the Federation of Agri- culture is another five-year ap- pointee. John ;Airmstrong, Londesboro,. chaieman of Agricultural Committee of the County unt Council. Alex Alexander, Listowel, warden of the County. T. R. Patterson, Goderich, County Engineer. Norman Miller, Goderich, Clerk of the Huron County is secretary of the committee. The committee, wish to acknowe ledge the good work in connection with reforestation which has already beer done by the Public ,Schgpol in - specters, Mr. Kinkead, and Mr. Staples, the Clerk, and Treasurer H. Erskine, co-operating with Mr. Pat - CLINTON JUNIOR FARMERS AFFILIATE -WITH FEDERATION The January meeting of Clinton Junior Farmers was held in the Board Room of the Agricultural Of- fice, Clinton,'last week with BilI Hol- landtaken; tprehesidinmemg, Tbershehip roll callthis year was for now stands at 46. After this the minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. It was decided that the Junior Farmers woud become affiliated with the Huron County Federation of Agriculture, and that Bill.. Holland would be the delegate. Don Middleton and Elwin Merrill were elected as auditors, for the present year. Don Middleton then gave an excellent talk on parasites of animals and their treatment. At the joint meeting held after- wards, Ross Trewartha was chairman: The meeting opened with the singing of "0 Canada." Lois Wiltse read a club paper which had everyone laugh- isides.ng so herd they had to hold their The guest speakers, Phyllis Middle- ton, Marione Merrill, Keith Tyndall, and Jim Lobb, fold of their interest. ing and educational experiences at the short course they attended at University of Western Ontario. Alvin Wise ably conducted the re- creational part and the meeting dos- ed with the singing of the National Anthem, terson, the County Engineer, who two years ago distributed 300,000 trees through the, school sections of the, County. Also the Good Roads Com- mission should be mentioned for their initiative in purchasing land outright where snow hedges are to be planted. I believe the Junior Farmer organi- zations at Clinton and Blyth co- operated to assist with this project. In September 1945 the committee made a hurried survey of the County, with Professor Norwich of the Soils Department, Ontario Agricultural College, and Mr. I. C. Merritt, Galt, !County Fruit Growers 'i'o >EI''itt'd Annual in Mardi • Directors of HuntCnuitt y lar i Ut. ro G were Association held an execu- tive meethng 3n the A(grieult r. .Of- fice,. Clinton, Tuesday afternoon, with president Stewart Middleton in the chair. It was arranged to hold the annual meeting of the Association in Clin- ton the middle of March. , F1• l EDi3RATI,ON EXECUTIVE MEETS The executive of Huron Celerity Federation of Agriculture held busy meeting in the Board ;Room, Agricultural Office, Clinton, Tuesday afternoon, with President Russel Bolton, Dublin, in the chair. who is P'riivincial Forester for this district. With the advice of these men your committee hope to spend wisely .$5,000 which has been placed at their disposal by the County Coun- cil for Reforestation purposes. The only land purchased' up-to-date is 127 acres in Colborne Township adjacent to Sheppardton. .Anyone who has land that they consider would be satisfactory for this purpose should talk to some member of the committee. Hon. E. C. Drury in speaking to the Board of Trade at Goderich in November 1945 gave an outline of what had been accomplished in Sim - cos County. One of the many inter- esting things which Mr. Drury told his audience was the number of trees that had been planted in Simcoe County. The plantings were divided up as follows: 7,000,000 as Township projects, 8,000,000 as a County pro- ject, and 13,000,000 by individuals which all goes to indicate that the few hundred or thousand trees plant- ed by individuals really mean the most. This is quite true in so many things that affect Agriculture. Just like the little drop of water that finally wears the rock away. Our closing appeal is that you look over your property and decide. 3' �':v: a_d ; t iv4i d R tts..44..e. o s°•i',t'y.:ti NOTICE ANNUAL MEETING of CLINTON SPRING ,SHOW will be held in Board Room, Department of Agriculture, Clinton, at 2.00 p.m. Saturday, January 26 i Foll0 ti4iln the annual, meeting gal meeting to to organize gg e as an Agricultural Society will be held. tg Will all those interested accept this notice as all invitation to be present. td (Signed)—ROY F. PEPPER, President } +,! 3-4 etel!i'.'tt+iM!+t9etifeeeetrrete efeleeeRef."eele4eeeet l eleteice$,t"i"/'$ !R-�.t . �..e .:e't'iy-''eee 1` II r q,„, .lit if IL:c:(ilit\',„ Thousands of gallons of milk are diverted from the Dairies and Cheese Factories to the calf feed pail. THIS MEANS Less milk to market --smaller milk cheques SHUR-GAIN CALF STARTER is especially formulated to eliminate the necessity of feeding milk to your calves after they are five weeks old. 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