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The Seaforth News, 1949-07-14, Page 7A# Warning Ignored — With grim irony, the .billboard at left in background warns "Ur; ve Carefully" as Charles Saulnier lies dead on a • sidewalkin Brockton, Mass. The pedestrian was struck by a (tit -run motorist who fled from the accident car, left, on foot, leaving liis victim to die. Sea ;,`9., s�riLu ,+1J:�„r��>v�s t�Y`ef.,�i�•'7'*�i. IC N1NGERF eb . oline P. C la.rk¢ Another week gone—and still no rain, Last Thursday, to the north of us they had a grand shower; Friday, about twenty miles south, h rained all one morning, but we could- literally count the few rain- drops that fell on our front door- step: We thought this must be the driest spot ht all Ontario—until yesterday. Yesterday we had visit- ors from up near Guelph and the first question asked was this: "Where did you get all the rain from?" "Rain," we said, "What n rai?" "Well, you must have had rain — 'things are looking green here to what they are up our wayl" And then we heard all about it. Not only have they had no rain but they had killing frosts—which we missed. Their spring crop is lying flat in the fields with no possibility of heading out. Garden stuff was also nipped so that beans and beets are shrivelled and burnt. Pastures, Success Story — cMrs. Perle Mesta, wealthy queen of Wash- ington society and longtime friend of the Trumans, was named by the ,President to be U.S. Minister to Luxembourg, Formerly a Republican, she be- came active in Democratic poli- tics and is credited with being an important factor in the President's successful campaign. of course, are practically non- existent. Altogether our friends painted a pretty grim picture. Today is election day and this morning, almost as soon as the polls were open, Partner and I were on our way to vote as free people in a free country. Bob had to go to Toronto, so his turn came later. As we came away Partner said— What in the world makes all these election officials look so mournful? You would think it was a funeral instead of an election day!" By the way,we have s u ggestion for next.. voting day. How about having a reading glass supplied in every booth? Partner forgot his glasses. Imagine that! I had a great time for a little while, trying to make him think he didn't see straight and had voted for the wrong party. That little job over, Partner and I did a little sight-seeing along the back concessions and we actually saw crops tliat were not bad at all, and hay fields that appeared about 50 per cent of average. These farms were not more than five or six miles away front our own but they were in a part of the county that is shel- tered, being fairly well wooded. So you see that is another argument in favour of forest conservation. In a bad year, where there is shelter crops are likely to be above average. Most people nowadays, especially those who come from the city, if they buy a farm they want it bor- dering the highway, with all con- veniences, and not too far from a town or city. So what happens, they get, their location, they pay higher taxes as a result—and get poorer crops. Maybe 1 shouldn't generalize, but a survey of the district sur- rounding us certainly bears out what I say. Maybe we had better get off the highway and move back a piece. It so happens that where we...,live wasn't a highway when we took over the farm. But times change, 1 wonder' will this heat wave ever break? You -know, when it gets 'very hot I say to myself—"I'11 never grumble again however cool it gets!" And then when it gets cold I say—"Tf only it would warm up a bit!" One thing 1 am sure of—every. thing that can fly, creep or crawl is unhappy this summer. The birds are just on the run all over the back garden all the time—apparently looking for what they can't find. Ants are everywhere -running, run. - ning here, there and everywhere. And flies, we have more flies this - year t his -year, than 1 have seei in years. 1 believe even they come around the house for moisture. And at night when the lights are on there are green flies and white flies, June bugs, grasshoppers and mosquitoes fluttering around every burning light bulb. There are big Mugs and little bugs and gnats of all kinds-- and inds—and where they all conte from and how they get in, dear only knows. • But one thing I never see is a worm—an ordinary, common earth W01111. 1 haven't seen one since spring. As for frogs, the only frogs we have spotted around here were two we fished out of the .cistern, But we often see a heron gliding gracefully over the fields. 1 wonder how far a heron will fly in search of water. And my family is lest as busy* looking for drink as the birds and beasts. Every day 1 make orange- ade or lemonade and by night it is always gone, as well as a good sup- ply of chocolate milk. Yes, it's a thirsty world around here. But 1 ask you—where would you rather be—here or in Australia? Australia where it is now winter— and pretty cold at that and a nation- wide coal strike into the bargain, with only a few hours allowed each day for the use of gas and electric- ity. Partner has a brother in Aus- tralia so maybe we shall hear a little more about what is going on over there. What's New At the C.N.E: if you are proud of your ureal planning and making a dollar stretch, then this news is certainly for you. One hundred dollars is be- ing offered at this year's C N E., to the housekeeper who makes out the best weekend menu and shopping list to go with it. The smart house- maker who places second gets $75, to fill up her purse, and the woman who comes third will get $50. Just so you can do a bit of prac- ticing between now and Sept. 10, the day of this interesting competi- tion, here are a few pointers. You will be asked to plan your weekend menu for a family of five and spec- ify quantities for Saturday night supper, Sunday breakfast, lunch and dinner. You don't even need to bring a pencil—Mrs. Kate Aitken will have them there for you. She will also give yon a list of current food prices. No entry fee for this contest. But send you entry form along now to Women's` Director, Canadian Nation a 1 Exhibition, Toronto. event \\4*, . *r*1 Hf Robin Hood and his Morrie Men had to score a liit with a bow and arrow or they didn't eat T� score a hit today shoot over tothe grocer's for Post's Grape -Nuts Flakes -that convenient, readyto-cat, easyto•digest cereal made not from one but TWO grains - wheat and malted barley. What a treat 1 that gorgeous Grape -Nuts flavor in crisp honeygolden flakes. Good for young and old bemuse. Post's Grape -Nate Flakes pro- vide nourishment . , . useful' quantities of carbo. hydrates,proteins, minerals and other foot! essentials. Served in a jiffy - eaten on sight. ' your grocer. New Gadgets and Inventions. -- You'll. Probably Be Seeing Auto Door. Handle 1. Safety control handle for inside of automobile doors is said to make impossible the accidental ,opening of door from inside. Said to be simple' to install it place' of the regular handle. Handle is disen- gaged from the door lock by turn of a, key, making opening„of door from inside impossible while it can still be opened from outside at any time. * *. *. Porch Shade Wood -slatted porch shade insures privacy but has a ventilator section at top which permits escape of sum- mer heat rays as they rise in the - enclosed area. Is constructed 01 light -weight, durable wood slats, firmly secured,- and comes in var- ious colors to harmonize with sur. Poundings. * * Plastic Luggage Matched luggage made of plastic., is said to withstand moisture; cold, and mildew, as well as dirt and scuffing. Available in four color ,,combinations—cherry with ivory trim, -burgundy and ivory, pastel green with red and navy blue with burgundy. Mat finished plastic covering may be restored. to new - like appearance with damp cloth, Maker states. Electric Sprayer Newly 'designed sprayer offered for household us- in spraying of enamels, varnishes, 'shellacs, light oils, liquid waxes, disinfectants and residual -type insecticides. Redesign involves change from metal to - plastics for major parts of the as- sembly. Appearance is said to be much improved and good-sized sturdy handle and trigger switch simplify operation. A standard Mason -type jar thread is molded into base of the housing which makes possible the use of other standard jars, Ease of access for cleaning and repair is made pos- sible by two screws which are ex- posed when glass jar is detached, and permit removal of base of the housing. Cool operation is another feature. ' * * * Matchbook Cover Matchbook cover of an acetatic plastic, contains a treated soft fabric which can be used repeatedly to clean spectacle and photo lenses, maker states. Lens cleaner is dis- played through lens on cover of holder, which features a pair of spectacles. Advertising to be dis- played is printed on reverse side of the semi -transparent cover so that it cannot rub off. Magnetic Probe - Magnetic probe no larger than a fountain pen is said to be useful for. removing steel or iron particles from areas where foreign matter is harmful. Can be used to remove sharp particles, of steel from storage bins; to retrieve metal particles from holesandother hard -to -reach places; also useful in first-aid sta- tions to remove steel Splinters front skin of employees; Philadelphia maker states. Point of magnet can be extended or retracted from polished Bakelite base by turning and knob. Magnetic strength - is controlled by amound of extension. New Boat Service To Newfoundland The vital role of railway and coastal steamship services in the economic life of Newfoundland was emphasized here today by It C. Vaughan, C.M.G., chairman and president, Canadian National Sys• tens, who returned recently from an official inspection of the company's • .properties and facilities in . that province. • The three principal industries of fisheries, forest and mining -prod- ucts could not prosper without the transportation services which have now been . incorporated into the Canadian National System, said Mr, Vaughan, Ile pointed out, how- ever, that the railwa- in the New- foundland district faced tremendous operating problems. There is the rugged terrain, widely scattered out- ports to serve and thin traffic lines. "The builders of the line deserve great credit for what they have accomplished,” he said. Mr. Vaughan estimated that the cost of the Newfoundland trans- portation services will considerably increase the annual expenses of the Canadian National Railways. "We will need all the traffic that we can get to offset this condition," he said. Mr, Vaughan announced that a second boat would be added to the service across the Cabot Strait, and an increase in the passenger train service between Port aux Basques and St. John's s fo six trains s e week: These additional services will be put into operation by the Canadian National to accommodate the ever- increasing flow of tourists, and to take care of the growing freight traffic between the island and the mainland. %.s N1Yr LESSON For Sunday, July 24 By Rev. R Barclay Warren PRAYERS OF CONFESSION Psalms 32:1-5; 51:1-2; 7-13 Golden Text: For thou, Lord, art - good and ready to forgive, and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee:. Psalm 86:5. .David who slew Goliath was him- self later huinilated by the lust of his own flesh. Viewing a wonnain as she washed, he yielded to tempta- tion, sent for her and committed adultery. Then to conceal his sin he arranged with his general to have the wornaut's husband slain in. battle. 2 Sam. 11. One wonders how much the laws of heredity had to do with the"fact that these two suis of fornication and murder were re- peated - among three .of David's children, 2 Sam. 13. How true the saying, "Chickens cone home to roost," ' and the declaration .of Scripture, "Be sure your sin will find you out." Nti. 32:23, But God is merciful'. 1n today's lesson we have the prayers of con- fession offered by David when con- denmed.by the prophet of God for his grevious sin. He die: not lay the blame on anyone else. He did not claim exemption from God's moral laws because he was a king. He simply confessed, "1 have sinned." In Ps. 32, he speaks of the convict- ion, which rested 'upon him. "My moisture is turned into the drought of summer." He pled for mercy and forgiveness. He prayed, "Create in mea clean heart, 0 God; andre- new a right spirit within me." He sought forgiveness for the act and purity for his inner nature. 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