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Clinton News-Record, 1946-06-20, Page 6PAGE SIX CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, JIUNiE 20, 1946 Huron Federation Completes Successful Year's Work. Progress is Reported • • • In Many Activities Officer's of Huron County Federa- tion of Agriculture for 1946 are as follows: ;Past President, Harry L. Sturdy, Auburn; President, Russell Bolton, Dublin, R.R. 1; Vice -President, W. R. Lobb, .Clinton, R.R. 2; Secretary Treasurer, W. V. Roy, Londesboro, Executive --Russell Bolton, Dublin, R.R. 1; W. 'R, Lobb, Clinton, R.R. 2; Robert McKercher, Dublin, R.R. 1; Harry) L. Sturdy, Auburn; Earl Shap - ton, Exeter, $ R 1; E. G.' Goudie, Seaforth, R.R. 4; Gordon Kirkland, Lucknow, R.R. 3; L. G. Bryce, Wing- ham; ingham; W. V. Roy, Londesboro. ,Directors — Ashfield — Gordon Kirkland, Lucknow, R.R. 3; Colborne —Elmer Robertson, Goderich, R.R. 5; Goderich — Lorne Rodges, Goderich, R.R. 1; Grey—Orval Harrison, Monk - ton, R.11. 1; Hay—William Davidson, Zurich, R.R. 3; Howick — Harry Gowdy, Wroxeter; Hullett — Bert Irwin, Seaforth, R.R. 2; McKillop— Charles Boyd, Walton, R.R. 2; Morris --James Michie, Brussels; ,Stanley— Roy Lamont, Zurich, R.R. 1; Stephen —Earl Shapton, Exeter, R.R. 1; Tuck- ersmith--rE, B. Goudie, Seaforth, R.R. 4; Turnberry—L. 0. Bryce, Wing - ham; East Wawanosh—John Buchan- an, Blyth, R.R. 3; West Wawanosh Harold Gaunt, Lucknow, R.R. 2; Us- borne—James Simpson, Kirkton. Affiliated Associations Directors — Shorthorn Club—Roy Peplper, 'Seaforth, R. R. - 3; North Huron Plowmen—George Feagan, Goderich, R,R. 1; Belgrave Farmers' Co-Operative—Martin Grasby, Brus- sels, R.R. 4; Huron Central Agricul- tural Society, Clinton—Roy Pepper, Seaforth, R.R. 3; Huron Fruit Grow- ers—Stewart Middleton, Clinton R.R. 3; Huron Holstein Breeders—Willis VanEgmond,,Clinton, R.R. 1; Seaforth Farmers' Co-Operative—Robert Me - 1 ercher, Dublin, RR,. 1;Blyth Agri- cultural Society — Maitland Henry, Blyth; Clinton Junior Farmers William Holland, Clinton, R.R. 4; Blyth Junior Farmers William Young, Blyth, R.R. 1; Bayfield Agri- cultural .Society — Alfred Warner, Bayfield, R;R. 1; Seaforth Women's Institute—Mrs. Raymond Nott, Sea - forth, R.R. 4; Seaforth Agricultural Society—Elgin Nott, Clinton,•R.R. 4 Howick Agricultural Society—Wm. F. Campbell, Gorrie, R.R. 1; Repre- sentative for. Women's Organizations Mrs. L. Taylor,Exeter; County Hog Committee — harles ourtes'Bel- grave; Ontario Federation of Agri- cultural—Mrs. 0. G. Anderson, Wing - ham; Blyth Farmers' Co -Operative— George Watt, Blyth, R.R. 1; Zurich Agricultural Society—Wm. Davidson, Zurich, R.R. 3. Secretaries .Ashfield — Earl 'McDonald, Luck - now, R.R. 7; Colborne --Elmer Robert- son, Goderich, R.R. 5; •Goderich — George 0. Ginn, Clinton, R.R. 2; Grey OFA President Kenneth Betzner Who is serving his second year as president, Ontario Federation of Ag- riculture. A Waterloo County dairy farmer, he was brought up on the farm, but had banking and other ex perience before taking up farming on his own account. He attended the International Farm Conference in London, England, last month. —Carl Hemingway, Brussels, R.R..3; (fay — 'Carl Oestrelcher, Dashwood; Howick — Harry Gowdy, Wroxeter; Hullett--William Govier, Londesboro; McKillop, --- Alvin Dodds, Seaforth; Morris — Earl Anderson, Brussels, R.R. 4; Stanley — Allan Armstrong, Varna,R.R. 1; Stephen—Mrs. L. Tay lor, Exeter; Tuckersmith —Ignatius O'Leary, Seaforth, R.R. 4; Turnberry George Day, Wingham, R.R. 1; East Wawanosh — Ronald 'Coultes, Wingham, R.R. 5; West Wawanosh— W. A. Stewart, Dungannon, R.R. 1; Usborne—Delmer Skinner, Centralia, R.R. 1; Shorthorn Club—G. Pe. Nelson, Clinton; North Huron Plowmen's As- sociation — L. E. Cardiff, Brussels, R.R, 4; Belgrave Farmers' Co-Operat- ive—Charles, R. Coultes, Belgrave; Fiuran Central Ag r3 1 cu u 1 Society, li on C nt G. E. Nelson,Clinton: C Huron Fruit Growers—G. A. Nelson, Clin- ton; Huron Holstein Breeders -- W. Hume Clutton, Goderirli, R.R. 5; Sea - forth Farn,e rs' Co-Operative—Frank Reynold,s Seaforth, R.Et 2; Blyth Agricultura1 Society—Miss L. Living nt: ne, Blyt9; Clinton Junior Farmers • Murray Roy, Londcsbero; Blyth lu•nior Far•: crs—Tea. East, Auburn, R.R, 1; -Seaforth Women's Institute - Mrs. Paul Doig, Seaforth, R.R. 4; Seaforth Agricultural, Society Mrs. Jennie W. Storey; Howick Agricul- tural Society—W. E. Whitfield,. Gor- nie; Bayfield Agricultural Soeiety— J. E. Howard, Bayfield; Blyth learn:- ens' arm ens' Co -operative --Bert Marsh, Blyth; Zurich . Agricultural Society—E. F. Klopp, Zurich. Township Presidents Ashfield—Gordon 'Kirkland, Luck - now, R.R. 3; Colborne --Harold Mont gomery, Goderich, R.R. 4; Goderich Lorne Rodges, Goderich, R.R. 1; Grey —Orval Harrison, Monkton, R.R. 1; Hay—Wm. Davidson, Zurich, R.R. 3; Howick — Harvey Snarling, Gorrie, R.R. 2; Hullett—Bert Irwin; Seaforth, R.R. 2; McKillop—(Robert McMillan, Seaforth, R.R. 2; Morris James Michie,. Brussels; Stanley — Roy Lamont, Zurich, RR, 1; Stephen Earl Shapton, Exeter, R.R. 1; Tuck- ersmith - E, 1B. Goudie, Seaforth, R.R. 4; Turnberry — L. G. Bryce, Wingham; East Wawanosh — Law- rence Tayor, Wingham, R.R. 5; West Wawanosh—Harold Gaunt, Lucknow, R.R. 2; Usborne - James Simpson, Kirkton. County Committees Hog Committee—Chairman, Wil - limn Turnbull, Brussels; Charles Coultes, Belgrave; W R. Lobb, Clin- ton, R.R. 2. Directors: Morris—Charles Coultes, Belgrave; Turnberry—L, G. Bryce, Wingham, R.R. 2; Ashfield—Earl Mc- Donald, Lucknow, R.R. 7; Grey — Melville Dennis, Bluevale, R. R. 2; Howick — •S. J. Robinson, Fordwich, R.R. 1; East Wawanosh Ronald Coultes, Wingham, R.R. 5; Tucker - smith — James McIntosh, Seaforth, R.R. 3: Goderich — Alfred Warner, Bayfield, RR. 1; Hullett — Arnold Jamieson, Clinton, R.R. 4; Usborne— Jackson Woods, Exeter, R.R. 3; Stephen — Ed. Chambers, Crediton, R.R. 2; Colborne --Harold Montgom- ery, Goderich, R.R. 4; West Wawan- osh—Irvin Henry, Lueknow, R.R. 2; Hay Henry Sohilbe, Dashwood, R.R. 1; McKillop—Zack Ryan, Seaforth, R.R. 5; Stanley — Elmer Webster Varna, Warble Fly Committee — Russell Bolton, Hugh Hill, Charles Coulter; and F. K. B. Stewart; Resolutions Committee — J. Buchanan, E, B. Goudie, Earl Shapton; Farm Radio Forum — Robert McKercher, James Simpson, L. G. Bryce, James Michie, and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor; Radio Broad- cast Committee—H. L. Sturdy, Robert McKercher and W. V. Roy; Beef Pro- ducers' Committee—John Armstrong (Londesboro), Russell Knight, Robert McMillan• Poultry Committee—James Scott, H. Johns, W. V. Roy; Cream Patrons' Committee — Pete Parrish, Harr Gowdy, and James Simpson; Cash, Crop ommittee—John rm Arm- strong (Zurich), William Davidson, William Essery; Goderich Elevators— W. Hume Clutton, W. Glazier, Geo, Feagan, Hugh Hill and A. Betties. Secretary's Repot., The report of W, V. Roy, Londes- boro! secretary -treasurer of the Fed- eration, is as follows: "The past year has been full of events of National and historic im- Farmers! We Salute You You have done a wonderful wartime job and are now doing an even better one in peacetime. We are now) in a posit • m to supply WALK-IN COOLERS AND FAST FREEZERS Let us quote you on y .'ur requirements. You will be ,amazed at the low cost. Clinton Radio and Appliances PHONE 9 at the White Rose Station Service CLINTON Huron Federation Officers W. V. ROY RUSSELII BOLTON W. R. LOBB ABOVE (left to right) are • three active heads of Huron County Federation of Agriculture; W. V. Roy, Londesboro, secretary -treasurer; Russell Bolton, Dublin, R.R. 1, president; and W. R. ("Bert") Lobb, Clinton, R.R. 2, vice-president, portance. • It also will be remembere as one of progress in the life of ou County Federation. In presenting this report may briefly bring to your attention som of the work of your County organiz tion. Perhaps the inost'important even during 'the past year was the rece passing ' of an amendment to th Municipal Act to enable municipalitie to collect by levy up to one-half mi on the rural assessment—this none to be turned over to the County un of the Federation as membership fee It still remains for each municipalit to pass a by-law making. this legisla tion effective. The passing of thi bylaw will automatically make eve farmer a member of the Federation Finances . During the past year the county ha refunded 50 cents on the dollar to th Under the Ontario set-up Huron' County, on the basis of 2 cents a farm, is asked to contribut $1,316.00 to the provincial office an rn turn the Ontario office, support the National or Canadian Federation Huron County has the third large rural population of any county in On tario. Simcoe ranks first, with Middle sex second . Our affiliated organize tions contribute $5 in fees, and las year the County Council made a gra of $300 to help finance the Nationa Film Board showings in the county, It is hoped d thatthis • n P grant will be continued this year at least, as the new system of cone -cling fees can't be of much benefit before 1947. Ontario Department d eharge can be reimbursed. r National Film Board The projectionist for our county, I Harvey C. Johnston, has charge of all e showings and schedules. He reports a- 41 showings�last month, 31 showings- ' in townships and ten in urban schools, t in the county. Our monthly attendance nt at these showings compares very e favourably with other counties, but 5 there is still room for some improve- r! ment. Over the county as a whole, Y the attendance is steadily increasing, it and it is hoped that more people in s• our own county will avail themselves Y. of this opportunity to see these worth- - while films, which do a splendid job s in informing us in what goes on in r'Y our own country and in the world • about us. Huron Girls In Acticir s. Junior Institute: he The two Junior Institutes organized in February, 1946, at Clinton and 0 Blyth, make it possible for the young e people to solve some of their own d needs. Their program is three -fold, s considering education, recreation and service. Some of these activities the larges girls carry on and plan in their own _ meetings, and others they carry on _ jointly with the boy a' organizations. Members look forward to the monthly t meetings with separate sessions for gran the girls and boys, and then a joint 1 We in Huron have been most un fortunate during the last few months in losing, through illness, the services of our capable Agricultural Repre- sentative, Bain Stewart, who co-op- erated so whole-heartedly in all our undertakings. His valued services have been sorely missed. The heavy responsibility of filling his shoes has fallen on the shoulders of his former, pant -time assistant, Jerry Nelson. Hog Scheme Huron County. played no small part in putting over the Hog Scheme, in the Province, and while everything we had hoped for may not be achiev- ed all at once, we, at least, will have the satisfaction of knowing that we have some say in the marketing of our product, under the Farm Products Control Act. A tour of 'Whyte Packing Plant was arranged and some 50 farmers from all over the County took advantage of the opportunity and spent a profit- able half-day. Farm Radio Forums Huron County opened the Farm Radio Season on October 29. 1945, with 19 forums and an attendance of 303 During January the number in- creased until 43 reported on one night and represented 882 people. On March 18, 1946, 544 attended the 25 forums that brought the discus- sions to a close for the season. A worthy objective for the county would be to double the number taking part next year. Warble Fly Campaign Thih campaign was launched early in the year, with gratifying results to date. Few farmers failed to realize that it is to their own interest to see that then cattle are properly treated. In Goderich Township 6,356 head of cattle 'were treated with power spray, which seems to be the best method of treatment. The fol- lowing resoltuion was presented by. Huron County at the Ontario annual meeting last January and passed without a dessenting voice: Whereas the Warble Fly has been the cause of serious financial loss to the cattle industry in Ontario;' be it resolved, that the Ontario Federation of Agriculture request the Minister of Agriculture, the Hop. T. L. Ken- nedy', to take steps to have Provincial Legislation put into effect which would make it compulsory that cattle in the province must be treated to control this pest. War Assets Through the co-operation of the Ontario office and War Assets, Huron County farmers were able to procure some 40 military type trucks and tractors. Goderich Elevators This case is still under considera- tion at tune of going to press, and it is hoped that some` satisfactory ar- rangement can be worked out, where- by the person who assumed the over - meeting of business, program and re - I. creation. Tn addition to the regular` monthly meetings, the Clinton club, sent two ' of their members to London for the Short Course on Co-operation and Rural Leadershih, The Blyth club had one week's short course in Clothing. 1 Two representatives attended • the Provincial Junior Farmer meeting at Guelph and over 40 numbers tusk part in the Provincial Field Day at Guelph. This spring the Clinton Homemaking Clubs: Junior Institute is sponsoring two the Horne Gar- den Club, and Cottons May be Smart. Junior Homemaking Clubs: Homemaking Clubs are work clubs which are designed to help girls to make their best, better. Club' work in Huron County had a very small beginning. Only two mem- els completed the _work and were present at the first County Achieve- ment Day, Fortunately, Perth County. was holding its Achievement Day at the same time, so Miss Flora M. Durnin, County Home Economist, motored the two Huron members to Stratford where they had a worth- while day with a larger group. What Huron County lacked the first year in numbers, it made up in qual- ity. The two girls were Meaner Wil- son, now ,Mrs. Bradnock, and Ruth Straughan, now Mrs. Jardine of Aub- urn. During the next few years, these girls did much to interest other girls in the club work and to raise the standard of work in their 1oca1 clubs and in the county. 1940 was the peak year as far as completions were concerned, as 94 girls completed one or more project. Club work is usually sponsored by another organization. For the ten- year period, 16 Women's. Institutes and one U.F.W.O: Club have sponsor- ed one or more clubs. Seaforth W.I. clubs have the largest numbers of completions to their credit, with 106. The next in order are Bluevale, Bel - grave, and Ethel Women's Institute Clubs. There have been 72 local leaders and these have given freely of their time and effort. They had 348 girls in these clubs who have 680 projects to their credit. Jean Elliott, Bluevale, has led twelve clubs and has been responsible for 84 completions. Eighteen girls have completed six projects and have reached their County Honour Certificate pin. Four girls have completed twelve projects and have received their Provincial Honour Certificate and pin. In 1945, 71 girls completed one or more projects. The girls chose the following pro- gram for 1945-46: Dressing Up., Home Grown Vegetables," "Cottons May be Smart," and "The Home Gar- den Club." Women's Institutes have sponsored most of the organized;. clubs, The . following Institutes are conducting three clubs: Hurondale, Bluevale, Majestic and Corrie. Sea - forth and Ethel each has no club Other clubs are sponsored by individ- uals at Carlow and Dungannon, The Countryi Achievement Day for the Sluing and Fall Club will be held in Clinton on June 22. Look for Junior Exhibit at the Federation Field Day: Huron Junior Farmers' Clubs Club work for farm girls and boys, in varying forms, has been carried on for many years under the direction of the Provincial Department 'of'. Agriculture, assisted by the Domin- ion Department and local sponsoring organizations, A Great Loss THE LATE R. J. SCOTT Belgrave, direct,Q, of Ontario and Canadian Federations of Agriculture and prominent in the advancement of the farmers' interests for many years, who died in Toronto May 21 in his 47th year. AND ABLE FORATHE BIG TASK AHEAD With silent yet perceptible determination and an awareness of the urgency of the great need for foodstuffs, the Canadian farmer has accepted the responsibility which is his to maintain and increase - the output of farm products so important in our national economy and so esseptial to relieve the• critical shortage in world supplies. Provided, as he now is, with purpose nobler than self-interest, he sets himself to the task with loftier ambition and renewed energy. Eager he is for that conscious recognition within himself of having a definite and necessary part in the national welfare in its domestic and export ac- tivities. Zealous is he that his contribution may be worthy and adequate. 9 By his side, ever ready to help make more effective the farmer's effort is the Canadian implement maker whose co-operation in furnishing the most efficient machines enables him to multiply his output and extend his activities so that today he produces more with less manpower and in the most economical manner yet attained. Never were the opportunities in agriculture more promising—never was the Canadian farmer better fitted or better equipped to make the most of those opportunities. In the future as in the past Massey -Harris will endeavour to develop, supply and service equipment that will make it easier for the farmer to fulfill his plans and aspirations, I�11�1l��U • *=V. +alta • MA:Sr'EY- HARRIS COMPANY THE S. ER''V''1•C' E A R M.®F" THE CANAO 400,000FARMERS' SONS AND :HELPERS Left the Farms During the War Years PHONE 194 Despite the Loss of This Manpower Food Production. Was Doubled We Salute the Canadian Farmer! R. L. JERVIS CHICK HATCHERY FEED and POULTRY SUPPLIES CLINTON Where Good Implements Count The longest continuous use, under the most difficult conditions—and the day in and day out effort to plant, cultivate and reap the .harvest—is the true test of the quality of farm implements. The implements we sell invariably stand up under the hardest ,usage and, at the end of many years' hard service, are practically unimpaired in effic- iency. This has been the experience of thousands of farmers. Our implements are fully backed by a guarantee of perfect service. • All the latest models • are on display at our warehouse. Come in and see there. J.H. Brundson Farm Sales & Service PHONES: 15 Residence 320 CLINTON Huron Federation Officers W. V. ROY RUSSELII BOLTON W. R. LOBB ABOVE (left to right) are • three active heads of Huron County Federation of Agriculture; W. V. Roy, Londesboro, secretary -treasurer; Russell Bolton, Dublin, R.R. 1, president; and W. R. ("Bert") Lobb, Clinton, R.R. 2, vice-president, portance. • It also will be remembere as one of progress in the life of ou County Federation. In presenting this report may briefly bring to your attention som of the work of your County organiz tion. Perhaps the inost'important even during 'the past year was the rece passing ' of an amendment to th Municipal Act to enable municipalitie to collect by levy up to one-half mi on the rural assessment—this none to be turned over to the County un of the Federation as membership fee It still remains for each municipalit to pass a by-law making. this legisla tion effective. The passing of thi bylaw will automatically make eve farmer a member of the Federation Finances . During the past year the county ha refunded 50 cents on the dollar to th Under the Ontario set-up Huron' County, on the basis of 2 cents a farm, is asked to contribut $1,316.00 to the provincial office an rn turn the Ontario office, support the National or Canadian Federation Huron County has the third large rural population of any county in On tario. Simcoe ranks first, with Middle sex second . Our affiliated organize tions contribute $5 in fees, and las year the County Council made a gra of $300 to help finance the Nationa Film Board showings in the county, It is hoped d thatthis • n P grant will be continued this year at least, as the new system of cone -cling fees can't be of much benefit before 1947. Ontario Department d eharge can be reimbursed. r National Film Board The projectionist for our county, I Harvey C. Johnston, has charge of all e showings and schedules. He reports a- 41 showings�last month, 31 showings- ' in townships and ten in urban schools, t in the county. Our monthly attendance nt at these showings compares very e favourably with other counties, but 5 there is still room for some improve- r! ment. Over the county as a whole, Y the attendance is steadily increasing, it and it is hoped that more people in s• our own county will avail themselves Y. of this opportunity to see these worth- - while films, which do a splendid job s in informing us in what goes on in r'Y our own country and in the world • about us. Huron Girls In Acticir s. Junior Institute: he The two Junior Institutes organized in February, 1946, at Clinton and 0 Blyth, make it possible for the young e people to solve some of their own d needs. Their program is three -fold, s considering education, recreation and service. Some of these activities the larges girls carry on and plan in their own _ meetings, and others they carry on _ jointly with the boy a' organizations. Members look forward to the monthly t meetings with separate sessions for gran the girls and boys, and then a joint 1 We in Huron have been most un fortunate during the last few months in losing, through illness, the services of our capable Agricultural Repre- sentative, Bain Stewart, who co-op- erated so whole-heartedly in all our undertakings. His valued services have been sorely missed. The heavy responsibility of filling his shoes has fallen on the shoulders of his former, pant -time assistant, Jerry Nelson. Hog Scheme Huron County. played no small part in putting over the Hog Scheme, in the Province, and while everything we had hoped for may not be achiev- ed all at once, we, at least, will have the satisfaction of knowing that we have some say in the marketing of our product, under the Farm Products Control Act. A tour of 'Whyte Packing Plant was arranged and some 50 farmers from all over the County took advantage of the opportunity and spent a profit- able half-day. Farm Radio Forums Huron County opened the Farm Radio Season on October 29. 1945, with 19 forums and an attendance of 303 During January the number in- creased until 43 reported on one night and represented 882 people. On March 18, 1946, 544 attended the 25 forums that brought the discus- sions to a close for the season. A worthy objective for the county would be to double the number taking part next year. Warble Fly Campaign Thih campaign was launched early in the year, with gratifying results to date. Few farmers failed to realize that it is to their own interest to see that then cattle are properly treated. In Goderich Township 6,356 head of cattle 'were treated with power spray, which seems to be the best method of treatment. The fol- lowing resoltuion was presented by. Huron County at the Ontario annual meeting last January and passed without a dessenting voice: Whereas the Warble Fly has been the cause of serious financial loss to the cattle industry in Ontario;' be it resolved, that the Ontario Federation of Agriculture request the Minister of Agriculture, the Hop. T. L. Ken- nedy', to take steps to have Provincial Legislation put into effect which would make it compulsory that cattle in the province must be treated to control this pest. War Assets Through the co-operation of the Ontario office and War Assets, Huron County farmers were able to procure some 40 military type trucks and tractors. Goderich Elevators This case is still under considera- tion at tune of going to press, and it is hoped that some` satisfactory ar- rangement can be worked out, where- by the person who assumed the over - meeting of business, program and re - I. creation. Tn addition to the regular` monthly meetings, the Clinton club, sent two ' of their members to London for the Short Course on Co-operation and Rural Leadershih, The Blyth club had one week's short course in Clothing. 1 Two representatives attended • the Provincial Junior Farmer meeting at Guelph and over 40 numbers tusk part in the Provincial Field Day at Guelph. This spring the Clinton Homemaking Clubs: Junior Institute is sponsoring two the Horne Gar- den Club, and Cottons May be Smart. Junior Homemaking Clubs: Homemaking Clubs are work clubs which are designed to help girls to make their best, better. Club' work in Huron County had a very small beginning. Only two mem- els completed the _work and were present at the first County Achieve- ment Day, Fortunately, Perth County. was holding its Achievement Day at the same time, so Miss Flora M. Durnin, County Home Economist, motored the two Huron members to Stratford where they had a worth- while day with a larger group. What Huron County lacked the first year in numbers, it made up in qual- ity. The two girls were Meaner Wil- son, now ,Mrs. Bradnock, and Ruth Straughan, now Mrs. Jardine of Aub- urn. During the next few years, these girls did much to interest other girls in the club work and to raise the standard of work in their 1oca1 clubs and in the county. 1940 was the peak year as far as completions were concerned, as 94 girls completed one or more project. Club work is usually sponsored by another organization. For the ten- year period, 16 Women's. Institutes and one U.F.W.O: Club have sponsor- ed one or more clubs. Seaforth W.I. clubs have the largest numbers of completions to their credit, with 106. The next in order are Bluevale, Bel - grave, and Ethel Women's Institute Clubs. There have been 72 local leaders and these have given freely of their time and effort. They had 348 girls in these clubs who have 680 projects to their credit. Jean Elliott, Bluevale, has led twelve clubs and has been responsible for 84 completions. Eighteen girls have completed six projects and have reached their County Honour Certificate pin. Four girls have completed twelve projects and have received their Provincial Honour Certificate and pin. In 1945, 71 girls completed one or more projects. The girls chose the following pro- gram for 1945-46: Dressing Up., Home Grown Vegetables," "Cottons May be Smart," and "The Home Gar- den Club." Women's Institutes have sponsored most of the organized;. clubs, The . following Institutes are conducting three clubs: Hurondale, Bluevale, Majestic and Corrie. Sea - forth and Ethel each has no club Other clubs are sponsored by individ- uals at Carlow and Dungannon, The Countryi Achievement Day for the Sluing and Fall Club will be held in Clinton on June 22. Look for Junior Exhibit at the Federation Field Day: Huron Junior Farmers' Clubs Club work for farm girls and boys, in varying forms, has been carried on for many years under the direction of the Provincial Department 'of'. Agriculture, assisted by the Domin- ion Department and local sponsoring organizations, A Great Loss THE LATE R. J. SCOTT Belgrave, direct,Q, of Ontario and Canadian Federations of Agriculture and prominent in the advancement of the farmers' interests for many years, who died in Toronto May 21 in his 47th year. AND ABLE FORATHE BIG TASK AHEAD With silent yet perceptible determination and an awareness of the urgency of the great need for foodstuffs, the Canadian farmer has accepted the responsibility which is his to maintain and increase - the output of farm products so important in our national economy and so esseptial to relieve the• critical shortage in world supplies. Provided, as he now is, with purpose nobler than self-interest, he sets himself to the task with loftier ambition and renewed energy. Eager he is for that conscious recognition within himself of having a definite and necessary part in the national welfare in its domestic and export ac- tivities. Zealous is he that his contribution may be worthy and adequate. 9 By his side, ever ready to help make more effective the farmer's effort is the Canadian implement maker whose co-operation in furnishing the most efficient machines enables him to multiply his output and extend his activities so that today he produces more with less manpower and in the most economical manner yet attained. Never were the opportunities in agriculture more promising—never was the Canadian farmer better fitted or better equipped to make the most of those opportunities. In the future as in the past Massey -Harris will endeavour to develop, supply and service equipment that will make it easier for the farmer to fulfill his plans and aspirations, I�11�1l��U • *=V. +alta • MA:Sr'EY- HARRIS COMPANY THE S. ER''V''1•C' E A R M.®F" THE CANAO 400,000FARMERS' SONS AND :HELPERS Left the Farms During the War Years PHONE 194 Despite the Loss of This Manpower Food Production. Was Doubled We Salute the Canadian Farmer! R. L. JERVIS CHICK HATCHERY FEED and POULTRY SUPPLIES CLINTON