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Clinton News-Record, 1947-02-06, Page 8`.°rFt1RSDAT, FlE'IBRUiA;RY 6, 1947' HURON` 'COUNTY- FARMEIU LLiNTUN NHVV RE�ot7RD H. H. HANNAM AGAIN HEADS CANADIAN FARM FEDERATIONi H. Hannam, Ottawa, was re- elected president and managing dime - toe of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture fo'r'his eighth term. The election nook place at a meeting of the board of directors at Winnipeg, Mon. Other officers, re-elected, were: W. J. Parker, Winnipeg, first vice-presi- dent; J. A. Marion, Montreal, second vice-president; George C. Coote, Wan- ton, Alta., honorary secretary, and Colin G. Groff, Ottawa, secretary - treasurer. The board of directors elected by provinces was; British,Columbia.— P. E. French. Vernon; Mex eifercer, Vancouver; Leslie Gilmore, Vancouver. Alberta ---,Roy Marler, Bremner; Hugh W. Allen, Edmonton; George Church, Calgary, ISaskate iewan — George Weight, Borden; J. H. Wesson, Regina; Ger- non Loveridge, Genesi], Manieoba•--C, E. Wood, Marquette; W. J. Porker, Winnipeg, F H. Down- ing, Winnipeg. Ontario—+1K. iM. Betzner. Waterloo. H H. Hannam Ottawa R W. Mom- aison, Alvinston; R. A. Stewart, Al. monte. Quebec—J. S. Marion, Montreal; H. C. Bois, iVIontreai; Stewart Arm- strong, Lachute. Maritime Federation of Agriculture —4. E. Walsh, Moncton, N.B.; Alan Lockhart, Fahaouth, Prince Edward Island Federation of Agriculture—RR. A, Profitt, Free- town. United Grain Gnawers—R. S. Law, Winnipeg. Dairy Farmers of Canada—J. J. MoOague, Alliston, Ont, Canadian Horticulture Council — le F. Burrows, Ottawa. ACCIDENT FUNERAL DUN N i GAN ON The funeral of W. Iannos Johnston, R.R. 1, Holyroode, who was killed in a level crossing crash near .Kincardine, was held Sat- urday afternoon with service at the home of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Johnston. cirru3 TORONTO 1 CONTRACT BARLEY GROWERS WANTED We will pay a premium for Barley grown under contract CONTACT US GEORGE T. MICKLE & SONS Phone 103 Hensall, Ont. 2-4-6-8-b BLYTH FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION has on hand: Co -Op. Universal Milking Machina National Fertilizers National Calf Meal National Mineral Supplement for Livestock Builders' Supplies and Shingles We also offer Planing Mill Service Any milk producer wishing to sell milk to a Cheese Factory, phone 172 Blyth. We will wash your cans or' supply whey, Concentrates and Oyster Shell when Available YOUR PAfi'RONIAGE WTtff BE APPRECIATED Blyth Farmers' Co-operative Association BLYTH, ONTARIO 5-6-7b For Body and Fender Repairin SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 14 YEARS' EXPERIENCE C. R. Crossman Body Shop Rattenbury St. W., Just West of Bartliff's Bakeshop PRONE 594 McKinley's Chicks First Hatch will be on January 16th We have non -sexed Chicks and Pullets to spare before February 13th and Cockerel Chicks throughout the season. We hatch Barred Rocks, White Iieghorns, Light Sussex, New Rampshires and White Rocks as purebreds, and New Hampshire and Barred Rocks, New Hampshire and Light Sussex, White Leghorn and White Recite as crossbreds. PRICES ON HEAVIES AT THE HATCHERY Non -Sexed Pullets Cockerels Jan. 16th to Feb. 10th 14e 25c 5e Feb. 13th to. Mar. 6h 14ene 26e 5c Mar. 10th to Apr. 21st 15c 27c 5c Apr, 24th to May 1st 14c 25c 7c After May let 13c 23c 8c White Leghorns non -sexed are lc less and pullets are 3c higher; White Leghojrns X White Rock crossbreds non -sexed are le hese and pullets are lc higher than heavies. All prices are subject to change without notice and delivery cannot be guaranteed. McKinley Farm and Hatchery ZURICH - ONTARIO 1.-2-3-4- s6 -b PAGI1 SEVEN OWN NEWSY.HpAcg.. AUBURN Glen Patterson, wino, spent the past six months in Western Canada, has returned home. Elvin Munro, Orangeville, was, a recent visitor with his brother, Ralph Munro, and Mss. Munro. Mrs. Warner Andrews has returned from Alexandra Hospital, Goderich, where she underwent an operation. 24 Years Married Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Nesbitt quietly celebrated their 24th wedding anni- versary on Monday, February 3. Student Minister Mr. McIntosh, student of University of Western Ontario. London, occupied the pulpit in Knox Presbyterian Church last ,Sunday. ' Death of John Wright A former resident of this district in the person of John Wright, passed away in a London Hospital early Sunday morning in his 71st year. Deceased had been in poor health for several years, Mr. Wright was a native of Auburn, For some years he and, Min. Wright lived on the farm in East Wawanosh now owned by Carl Go -vier. Later they moved to the farm on the 13th concession of Hullett now owned by William Wagner. Two years ago they retired. to Seaforth. He is survived by his 'wife, the former Emma Thiel of Clinton, also one brother, Foster Wright, -13th concession of Hullett; two sisters, Mrs. Watkins and Mrs. Ranson of Hullett. The funeral was held from the G. A. Whitney's Funeral ,Chapel Sea - forth, on Tuesday and was conducted by Rev. H. 8. Workanan. Interment took place in Ball's ,Cemetery. United Church Annual The annual congregational meeting of Auburn United Church was held in the basement of the church on Wednesday, January 29, and was well attended. A hot -luck supper was served at one o'clock, after which a social time was enjoyed. Rev. H. J. Snell then took charge of the meeting, and after devotional exercises the .minutes of tine last an- nual aneeting were read and adopted. Reports of the various departments were read, and discussed, and all reports finally adopted on motion of Amos Andrew, seconed by Henry Leishman. The Missionary and Main- tenance Fund through reaching $510, showed a slight decrease from last •yeati, which was more than made up by do increase in the WJVIS givings, and by the .Mission Band, which doubled its givings over previous years. Pension Fund contributions amounted to $434. the remaining $112 to be raised as soon as possible. A new anember for the Session, to -ie,place William rStraughan, who is now a meinber of North St. United Church, Godericlt, will be chosen by the congregation shortly. George Millian was re-elected to the Session, to retire in 1955. Harry Sturdy and. Nelson Patterson were re-elected to the Board of . Stewards to retire in 1950. Miss Ehna Mutch, whose work was splendid in the cap- acity of Church treasurer was re- elected. The church secretary, Al- bert Campbell and Missionary treas- urer, Amos Andrew were re-elected. The following officers were re- appointed: H. Sturdy, W. 'Washing- ton. K, Arthur. S. Bali and R. D. Munro. Mrs. Harry Yungblut and E. D. Munro re -appointed auditors, It 'was decided that a Memorial, Plaque be placed in the church for I the hays who had served in the Second t World War. This matter was left. in the 'hands of the Session, with; Rev. Snell as chairman. A memorial service consisting of a hymn, 'Scripture reading and pray- i. er was conducted for the members who passed on in 1946. These were Andrew Sheppard, Mrs. Mary Moore, William Plunkett, William Thomp- son and Mrs. Archie Robinson, R. 11 Munro moved a vote of am- t predation for Rev. and Mrs. Snell I for their services and Christian ex- c ample, which was seconded by George ' d Bean and `heartily endorsed by all I o present. Rev. Snell thanked the con- i t gregation foe their kindness and co- b operation. The meeting closed with h the Benediction. NAMED TO BOARD SEAFORTH FAIR TO SPONSOR SWINE CLUB THIS YEAR ISeaforth, Agricultural Society ,will sponsor a swine club, this year, it was decided at the annual meeting in •Seaforth last week. Stormy weather prevented a good attendance. Presi- dent .J. Id. Gevenlock was in charge. The 'society agreed to sponsor a swine club after LeRoy Brown, agri- cultural representative, had told the meeting of the benefits. Mr, Brown reviewed the field crop competition and stated that a quantity of Beaver oats had been obtained for this year's field crap competition. He assured the meeting of his co-operation in arranging and administering either a calf club ora swine club. Directors and associate directors were re-elected and at a subsequent meeting of the board Mr, Govenlock was named president and Russell Bolton and Arthur Nicholson, vice- presidents. The board named a com- mittee including J. M. Scott, the ERLE I{ITCHEN president, and Russell Bolton to ar- range for the appointment of a Operator with his sons of a secretary' -treasurer with the sugges- laritehenhasbeento include the duties of farm near Wappointedomanagern. Erlet one of three members of the agri- ThoHmeeting approved memberships cultural prices support bo a r d inHuron County Federation of ("floor prices"). 1VIr. Kitchen has Agriculture and the Ontario, Associa- heen serving as secretary of the tion of Fall Fairs, Ontario. Concentrated Milk Produc- ers Association and of the Dairy Delegates appointed to- the Fair As- sociation convention in 'T'oronto in As - 'tamers of Canada. February were Russell Bolton and Mrs. John. Hillebes cht, with Arthur Nicholson and Miss Jean Scott as HYDRO STANDS HIGH alteranateBalance in Treasury IN RURAL NEEDS During the year. Treasurer C. Trott's report showed receipts total- ' FORUMS DECIDE led $4.338.41 and expenditures amounted to $4,075.86, including prize money paidout of $1,314.45. ;Despite The following is a summary of the malar expenditures to,, buildings. and Findings sent to the Ontario Farm grounds .hid the erecters thef new Radio Forum Office following the fencing, the society enters new Review' Broadcast of January 27, year with a balance in excess of $200. The Canadian Federation's Annual Reports of committee chairmen in - Conference in Winnipeg was the news dieated greatly increased exhibits in of the week. The Forum broadcast all d ar ments as a result, the meet - was from Winnipeg and so, naturally, ing ,was -told, of the complete revision the discussions in Ontario Forums of the prize listand increased centred around the activities of the prize money, farmers' organizations. Forums first William Glazier, chicken committee put a bit of thought on their own chairman, recommended additional local organizations and its activities money be made available and and then asked %themselves. "what that therize list be issued at an projects would we like to see the earlier date to permit exhibitors to provincial op Canadian Federation plan fee the fair. undertake?" The thing rural people want above everything else is Hydro. Not on the BLYTH AGRICULTURAL front page of their newspapers but an their concession and in their ,homes SOCIETY TO' HOLD and barns. Rich Hill in Dufferin, following the lead given by the wenn- FIELD CROP CONTEST en in :the Ontario Federation Con- vention put their sentiments in the • form of a resolution. " demand The annual meeting of Blyth that necessary steps he taken to Agricultural Society was held in the make sure farmers are given priority Orange Hall. Simon Hailahan, the in obtaining power, wire and equip- president, ,presided and in his brief anent.' East Mountain in Grey also address spoke of several improve - spoke plainly and to the point . • "We 'would like to see the .provincial menu he would likesee such as or 'Canadian Federation take action new fences and grading at the fair to secure Hydro at. lower cost to grounds. farmers." iss Lena Livingston, secretary - Local Forums have for some time treasurer, gave the financial state - waged war en the wobble fly. Now meat, with' receipts of $2,596.61 and expenditures, of $2,54:7, of which they demand provincial and federal $1,256,20 had been paid in awards, aid in bringing the campaign to a The society was encouraged, as this successful and decisive conclusion. was the first year• for some time the Marton in Waterloo heads a long balance was on the right side. list of Forums asking for a provincial LeRoy G. Brawn, Clinton, agricul- wide warble fly cam,pai n. 'a representative for Huron If the Federation ever runs out of coounty,every stated be had con- penjeets all they need to do is turn fidence in the junior farmers and to the Faruaus mor ideas. Vandeleur expressed his opinion that field crop n Grey would have the Ontario Fed- competitions stepped up the cailbre enation of Agriculture urge the gov- 03 crops, ermnent to start a plan of auto 'in- He said the time has come when surance along the line of that .in "we nmst turn to the newer types force im Saskatchewan, Rockview, of oats" and advised the use of such also in Grey, wants a thorough in- registered varieties as Ajax and vestigation of the wide spread in Beaver. He 'hoped the society would prices between producer and consume have a class in the ,prize list for these varieties, also table turnip's. Gerald E. Nelson, Clinton, assistant he federation to solve their probe agricultural representative for Huron County, said he was interested in a ems for them, not at all, "We der calf club which "has great possibil- ided to investigate the best potato ities and merits the s ort of the igger on the market and to purchase agricultural society" He said the ne co-operatively,' announces Ant -1 quality of calves exhibited last year rim Forum in Carleton, No, 5 Bin• was much superior to previous years rook in Wentworth is interested hi and suggested having calves in com- mie improvement, cream producers, 'petition. • He invited the junior farm - National Film Board showings, and er to attend the short courses in Not that rural people are sitting around waiting for governments or W. M. S. Meets The W.M.S. of Knox United Church \vas held in the school room on Tues- a day. The president, Mrs. James i Woods was in charge of the dovotion- o al period and offered prayer. The corresponding secretary read w several "Thank 'you" letters. Arrange- I c ments were. made for the World Day of Prayer to be held in the United, Church on February 21st. Miss Elma' Mutch took charge for the devotional period. The scripture was read re- sponsively and ,Mus. James Roberton offered prayer. The Heralds respond- ed. Mrs. Fred Toll on •Christian Stewardship Mrs. William Craig on India and Mrs. Woods on Temperance, The topic "India" from the 3rd chapter of the Study Book was taken by Miss Elmo, Mitch. Mrs. IL J, Snell offered the closing prayer. a foavl supper. Gadshill in Perth 'progress in Belgrave, tht ti I ringsis project . t o aur attention , . Mr. Hallahan declared all offices many ratepayers are not inforrned vacant and Bailie Parrott presided bout school law. If Fenn Forum for. the election of officers with the s adult education, let's have a, study following result:, f the school act." Summerstown Directors, S. Hallahan. H. Sturdy, n Glengarry, is laying plans, along G. Watt, G. Nethery, J. Buchanan, ith the Women's Institute, for a A, Young, M. Henry, Paul Watson, ommunity hall, B. Craig, Dr, K. G. Jackson, Men's Committee, J. B. Watson, W. J. Hallahan, A. Somers, B. Par- rott, K. Whitmore, 0. McGowan, W. er, oc gats, G. PORTER'S HILL ee0 Hay Township Mutual Increases Insurance Oster, Task C H h Brown, W. Belt, N. W. Kyle, J. Tamblyn, K. Brigham, Wallace Bell, The • 72nd Annual Meeting of the '. Hollyman, R. Toll, W. Mosritt, Members of Hay 'T'ownship Farmers' W. 'MeGett, G. McNall, J. Young, K. Mutual Fire Insurance Company was Taylor, 31, Craig,C. Shobbrook, G. held in the Town Hall, Zurich, on Radford, L. Whitfield, E. Pollard, January 27, 3947. The president, C. Galbraith, Lloyd 'Purvey. Arthur Finkbeiner, acted as chairman Lady directors. Mrs. C. Hodgins, and Herbert K. Either, .secretary. The president, in has address, stat- ed that there were 2,263 ,policies in once at the end of 1946' with a total mount at risk of $12,651,730. The mount of insurance was increased by 1,1.15,200 although the number of olicies only increased by 50, show - ng that the policy -holders are takin,e,� ut more protection. There were 75 lams paid during the east year (nailing $18,1,79,35 compered with $5,667.95 in the year 1945. ' The 30 per cent Income Fax pay ble to the Dooninion Government on tcrease in surplus commencing with e year 1947 also was mentioned. :was generally felt by the Mutual ire Underwriters' Association that, was ae unjust tax as Farm utuals were not operating for profit t were purely a Mutual Company. There. had been a strong represents-. on made to the Special Committee ppointed by the Government to in- estigate' the taxation of al] Co- eratives in the Dominion and at le time it was: thought Farm Mut- ilate would be exempted. However this matter will again come up for scission at the Convention of the ssoci•ation which will be held. in orento in March The .reports of the treasurer andditors were presented and adopted. aray C. Beaver, Goldie Graham and honnas Love, whose "tern of office •Directors had expired.. were re- ecte,d .ancl J. W. I3aherer and George eichert reappointed auditors The eeting closed with the singing of e National Anthem. Folhowing the nual meet, the Board of Directors et and appointed Harry C. Beaver resident, and Reinhold Miller, vice- esident for the ensuing year. 3 a a Allen Betties, who suffered an at- p tack of ependicitis, is improving and 1 able to be out again. o Mumps Prevalent'c Mullin are reported to have start- t ed in our section. Party Cancelled The Community Club party that a was planned for Fridays night in the i] school, was cancelled owing to bad th roads. It Community Club F The Community Club will hold its this February meeting at the home of M Mrs, Don Harris, February 19; in -1 bu stead of at Mrs: Belt Harris', as formerly 'stated. ti Porter's Hill W. A. a Twelve ladies met at the home of,v Mrs. Les. Cox on Monday, February op 27, to quilt. During the afternoon, 01 the W.A. held their January meet. ing that had been postponed earlier in the month, di The president, Mrs L. Cox, open- A. ed the meeting with 'Soepture read- T ing, followed by; all repeating the Lord's Prayer. Jit was moved and ae seconded that we give $25 to the H Sunday :School for supplies. A vote T was taken as to whether we would as or would not have a Bazaar this el year, This was parried that we ,have D one in late fall. It also was decided m that we have the travelling apron •and tit mite (boxes. Mrs. Stewart Schoenhals an invited the ladies to her home for in the February meeting. A pot -luck p supper was enjoyed. pr as. L. M. Scrimgeour, Mrs. Ben- ninger, Mrs. W. Thuell, Mrs. N. Rad- ford, Mrs. A Young, Mrs L. McNall, Mrs G. Dale, Marjorie Watt, Mrs. S. Hallahan, Mrs. G. Watt, Mrs. W. N.atso W n Mrs, J. B. Watson, Iva rinser, Mrs. G. Gibson, Mrs. Cl Shob- brook. Miss Gillespie. Re-elect President Following the appointment of directors a directors' meeting was called. by 5, Hallahan to elect the executive for 1947: President, 3. Hallahan; vice-president, M. Henry, H. 'Sturdy; secretary -treasurer, Miss Livingston, .auditors, G. Elliott,'A. W. P. SSnith, W. Young will sponsor field com- petition under LeRoy G. Brown and will aepont in March. He hopes to have 12 to 15 competitors. G. ,Neth ery and Paul Watson are the cam- mittee in charge of the calf club to week with Gerald Nelson. Archie Young was appointed delegate to the Federation of !Agriculture. R ORIGINAL CANAROMAIIC �. PIPE jo_ ALIT CALL Clinton 114 CHICKS --- CHICKS --- CHICKS NOW IS THE TIME TO PLAN FOR NEXT FALL'S LAYING PULLETS Start your Chicks on a good Chick Starter and develop them on a Good Developing Mash plan for Size, Body, Development now, and increase your profits later. Good Breeding — Good Feeding — then look for returns next fall and *inter • • • SPRING FERTILIZER IS SCARCE Order now and be sure of a supply of Good Well Matured Stock CONCENTRATES Feeds — Grains — Fertilizer — Seeds SAMUEL RIDDICK, B SONS (Successors to J. A. Petrie) yyI j frr! ?I !I ,VECAGSE OF THESE FIRESTONE EXTRA VALUES... rig ONLY SYNIHeric riRE P 0/000Es/w Hoo _ . HaaR • ;,r,letiv Yee, you can be sure of Firestone tires standing up to any practical speed you will ever travel. Wilbur Shaw, the famous race driver, definitely proved that for you in an actual speedway test. • Shaw drove for 500 miles at an ave. rage speed of 100 miles per hour—on the straightaways he hit 135 miles per hour, ' • Not a skid or blowout occurred in this gruelling test—equal to 50,000 miles of ordinary driving. You may never want to drive at 100 miles per hour but it's mighty comforting to. know your Firestone tires have the reserve strength and stamina to stand up to any demand you could ever make of them. When you are able to buy tires insist on having Firestone Detuxe Champion tires on your car. Vitamle Ru6Eer—tors pow. , ,a "a,n„ tenor.. .N 00.04040. -auk ere teed. laud, td ..riv f,It,ID, aM DIDa0n4h,a, o D,a,tt, ru(0fa :drl,L,, Curd,—TIDAdr worm. ,ups," tad, dafa4fnt4N tortilla for um a lmpA. 04,11, 1p T ,,d-1,4 6 ,10 o cn*,u,elniFt.tr. p,.., lresf�na' De r�xeCHAMp,1ON TIRES J. P. 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