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The Huron Expositor, 1949-05-20, Page 2OSITOR ed 1850 eLean, Editor. sbe# at $eaforth, Ontario, ev, Uratiay afternoon by IVIeLean „ Member of Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. Scription rates, $2• 00 a year in Va#ce; foreign $2.50 a year.. Single 5 cents each. SEAFORTH, Friday, May 20; 1949 774e Press and the Municipality •Discussing the relationship of the weekly press with the municipal co cil, Civic Administration, a re - c ntly established magazine circulat- • ing among those concerned with municipal work, says: "One of the most important and sometimes misunderstood men in your community is the fellow who •sits at the local press table. His is one of the box seats of democracy. Re gets a closer look at the roots of democratic government than his col- .Ieagues in the parliamentary press .gallery at Ottawa. "And -yet sometimes, through fail- ure of town fathers to recognize properly his privileges and responsi- bilities, the local editor is handicap- ped or prevented from doing his best job of community service." Fortunately for the ratepayers in this district, who are entirely de- pendent on their weekly paper for their knowledge ofmunicipal busi- ness and activity, there is rarely any difficulty in the maintenance of amicable relations with the various municipalities. Civic Administration, after discussion with Ray Silver, edi- tor of the Etobicoke Press, advanc- es several suggestions that will help any weekly newspaper to do a bet- ter job in the interests of the whole community: 'CIA off your only effective contact with all the local population. Realize that your local press is lis- tening on behalf of all the ratepay- ers. You need neither shout nor whisper. Plain talk—with facts, not generalities—is the best way to get ahead. "You can usually rely on the judg- tient and knowledge of the local edi- • tor. Chances are he's probably been in close touch with municipal affairs longer than you have. His files have a longer and more accurate memory. "The local editor may be a nuis- ance who calls your home at odd hours, but he's a close friend when it's necessary to explain to thousands of homes why a water shortage or blocked roads are beyond council's control. "The things that cause most ill feeling among ratepayers arerum- ors and lack of information. News- papers. can -explain complicated com- munity facts in black and white in A way that people can understand • them. "Councillors shouldn't embarrass the local press by asking them to de- lete things. On the other hand, coun- cillors should remember that local editors are ratepayers themselves and are reasonably well informed on civic affairs. "A candid attitude with the local press will give people sufficient facts to proraote understanding and pave the way for co-operation, and at the same time prevent rumors and wild distortions. Honest municipal offii- eials have no reason to fear public knowledge of facts." • Basis of Buying For many years Canada has en- forced a system of Standards for the guidance of the buying public, yet it sometimes is surprising to learn how few people use these government yardsticks to gauge the value they are likely to receive from various purchases. In buying men's shirts, for exam- ple, everyone looks for the collar size and many people stop when they have found the appropriate neck Measurement. Yet there is a second • and equally important measurement be considered in a well -fitting 1A—t1ie length of the sleeve. latter is eXpfesed by the num- g4 tor & Sleeves to fit men rdtbandusnal arm lengths are marked 33; 34 is Pretty URICII a standard size, and 35 is s'aitable for tan men or Men Not long arms; Women general are.• acutely aware of the different widths and sizes to be had in shoes, but nen as a rule are not so well acquainted with the particular type of shoe that will suit them best. They usually are content to tell the clerk: "I wear a size nine," without any mention of the suitable width. In shoes, AAAA is the designation for a very narrow shoe; anything with E in its meas- urement will be a wide shoe. The value of having government standards for industries to meet is well illustrated in the case of canned goods. "Fancy" quality foods in cans must conform to rigid specifi- cations so that when a purchaser buys "fancy" quality, he or she may be confident that the fruit, vegetable or other product in the can will be of highest quality. Goods which do not quite measure up to "fancy" standards are labelled "choice." In most cases these two are the grades in greatest demand by the buying public. "Standard" quality denotes the next highest grading. Meat, likewise, is graded accord- ing to pre -arranged government specifications. Thus "red label" meat is of highest quality, while "blue label" is the next best. In this case the grading and stamping of the meat is done by government in- spectors. In every case, the public may be sure their interests are being protected, for that was the purpose of setting the standards in the first place. • Where is the Chamber of Commerce? (Amherstburg Echo) What in the world has happened to the Amherstburg 'Chamber of Conunerce? It seems to have be- come inactive just at the time when it is most badly needed. To our knowledge there has not been a gen- eral meeting of the organization for monthg and we have had no report of any meeting DI! the directors. A live Chamber of Cbitiiii@k@S tial to the welfare of any growing community and its members must be willing to devote a good deal of their time to the common good of the district. In the past few months there have been many problems, the solution of which, needed the help and guidance of an organized group of public-spirited citizens. • Dogs Can Be a Nuisance (Port Elgin Times) The annual complaints about dogs running at large are as numerous as ever. The time, hard work and money which go into the making of a flower bed or garden can be de- stroyed in a few minutes by a frisky dog. The majority of dog owners comply with the by-law, but there are always some who pay no atten- tion to it. A few saved gardens are of more importance than the ruffled feelings of those who pay no atten- tion to the by-law. • Is the World Getting Hotter and Hotter? (Fergus News -Record)..,„. The first amazing week of May has passed into. history as we sit down to write this Page on Monday morning. It was noted as being the hottest first week in May in the past hundred years or so in Ontario—and that wasn't hard to believe. The high spot came on Friday, with a temper- ature of 88 degrees, but three or four days went over 80, and that is warm for May. The countryside was beautiful ov- er the week -end, being more like the end of May or early June. Growth was rapid and the spring flowers didn't last long. The wild blood -roots in the garden lasted only one day be- fore they dropped their fragile pet- als. Hyacinths and daffodils have come and gone already. The first buds are on the early roses. There is always a danger of a severe, late frost at a time like this. Mild frosts On not seem to do any harm to plants that have been grow- ing outside, but a heavy frost could blacken even)the leaves on the trees. But perhaps there is no danger of that. The past winter was one of the mildest 0n record, so perhaps the eather is tending to grow warmer. That's a pleasant thought with sum- mer just ahead—or is it? I had a MOSt Urtealtal e;perience the other day in the irillageavNow, I've been going an kand out ef that place ever since I Was old enough to drive the horse and. buggy. There's only a few .hundred people in the place, so I guess •I know everybody and everybody knows me. Some people are always friendly and others are Seldpm ev- er friendly at all. Some nod and some stop to speak. When I went into the, village the other day, J -9e Lawson, the lawyer, stopped me and shook hands. That's the first time that has happened since he Was a - pointed K.C. It made me wonder a bit. He asked about the wife and the family and how the crops were looking and asked, me to pop in and. have a chat with him any time 1 was in the village. Peter Joe Daniels was coming out of the barber shop. He, squint- ed at me a couple of times and then came along with his hand out- stretched to shake mine. You could see that I was just one of the fin- est men in. his acquaintanceship. We chatted aboat the weather and equally important things and he handed me a cigar and walked on. That was the first time ,he had spoken to me. since I sued him for not paying for the ten cords of hardwood. Eustace McGuffin, the postmas- ter, was busy shaking hands with everybody. He was just so friend- ly it would almost make you sick. The little matter of a cent short on a letter was reaUy nothing. Ely' Harry J. BP*, Usually he gets hie vietira in front of the wicket and, gives them a iong harangue about the dignity of His Maiesty's Mail, as if they were contlemnedi criMinals. Not so the other day, however. Big Beatty, who usually sits behind his desk in the garage and takes in the money while the help- ers work, was out pumping gaso- line and even wiping windshielda. He had a hearty smile for every- body. I saw that very dignified, Bert Booker, the other lawyer in town, who usually looks as friendly as a relative at a hanging, was sitting on the front steps of the hotel with a crowd around him. He had even bought an ice cream cone for one of the urchins who had been hanging around. The whole thing had me stump- ed and completely mystified. What on earth could have happened to the village! It was, really leoo good to be true. I had even heard Tim Murphy say to a customer, "Now, you don't worry a bit about that store bill. One of these days you can come in and we'll get it all straightened, up. Just don't worry, old .boy!" Then, as the old car was round- ing the corner of Main Street peat the Presbyterian Church shed, I saw the. sign which read 'NOMIN- ATIONS,' and I knew the answer. The coming election had every- body out working. It was a time to let bygones be bygones and get down to the serious business of electioneering. Just A Smile Or Two A tree: Something that stands perfently still for years, then all of a sudden jumps right into the path of a woman driver. _ • A youngster asked his father how wars started. "Well," .said his father, "suppose Canada quarelled 'with the United States and—" "But," interrupted the mother, "Canada must never quarrel with the United States." "I know," •agreed, the father, "but I am only taking a hypotheti- cal instance." "You are misleading the child," she protested. "No, I am not," shouted the father. "Never mind, Dad," put in the hoy. "I •think I know how wars start." • Two little girls on their way home from: Sunday School were solemnly discussing the lesson. "Do you believe there is a dev- il?" asked one, just a bit frighten- ed. "No," replied the other soothing- ly. "It's like Santa Claus; it's your father." Huron Fede Agriculture •110.1.1 ration of : Farm News Growing Fields Beans in Canada The field bean crop in Canada during the war and since has main- tained a rather steady average of from 85 to 95 thousand. acres. Pro- duction has averaged 1.5 million bushels which is greater than that required for domestic consumption in the country. Exports from the 1946 and 1947 crops have exceeded 250 thousand bushels. Field beans are used almost entirely for hu- man consumption, either as 'shell- ed beans or commercial processing in pork and beans. The commercial crop is grown chiefly in Southwestern Ontario where about eighty per cent of the beansare produced. The small white pea bean is the type in greatest demand for commercial canning. In this area,the Robust eariety once extensively grown has given way to Michelite because of its yields and more superior qual- ity. The Corvette variety is a lit- tle larger seed than Michelite and occupies a much smaller acreage. Beans have a high food value and the domestic demand for home consumption is fairly stable, says W. G. McGregor, Cereal Division, Central Experimental Farm, Ot- tawa. From many parts of Canada the question is frequently asked: "Can I grow shelled beans?" Field beans are grown successfully in a great variety of soils and require about the same climatic conditions as corn. However, since beans are grown primarily for human con- sumption, great care is required to produce a crop of the highest qual- ity. Planting should take place af- ter the damage of spring frost is past. Harvesting should aim at get- ting the crop in as clean and dry as possible. In threshing whether an ordinary machine or combine is used, care must be taken that as few beans as possible are broken or split. In some areas where earlier maturity is required, the Burbank variety is frequently grown. This variety is popular in the irrigation districts of .Alberta. The brown seeded Variety Norwegian is earl- ier than any of the white seeded varieties. Norwegian bakes well and can be recommended for areas where early maturity is essential. Several varieties with coloured seed are grown, and of these, Yellow Eye is most popular. It is highly prized as a baking bean but yields are low mimpared to the common white pea type, * * * Keep Sheep Home With Pasture In Canada the chief source of revenue from a sheep en I erpriss is derived from the sale nf the lamb crop. Of the factors that govern the rate of growth of lambs prob- ably one of the most important is pasture. Consequently any im- provement in the sheep pasture will be reflected in increased re- turns, brotight about by earlier ma- turity and improved condition of the lambs. While the farm flock is often al- lowed to graze only on laneeraYa and brush areas, yet the beef re- turns cannot be expected unless/ an adequate supply of nutrition. herb- age is siinplied. Two types of pasture an be nrollided for sheep, the first arid most common is permanent pas- ture. Trials conducted at the Cen- tral Experimental Farm, Ottawa, over the past 19 years, says S. B. oeoabgkxzfi. -). 1234 789 —& Williams, of the Animal Husban- dry Division, have shown that permanent pasture for sheep may be improved by the application of a complete chemical fertilizer. Ov- er this period the fertilized plot showed a 56 per cent increase in carrying capacity over the non -fer- tilized field, which more than paid for the cost of the fertilizer and, its application., Under certain conditions it may be advantageous to provide pas- ture for sheep by means of a suc- cession of cultivated crops. Such a plan has the advantage that more animals can be carried per acre, and a fresh supply of succu- lent herbags can be provided for the dry period, thus ensuring maxi- mum lamb growth throughout the season. At the Central Experi- mental Farm, Ottawa, such a rota- tion of crops consisting essentially of oats and Sudan grass, followed by clover and timothy, then rape and fall rye, has given consistent- ly higher returns than has perm- anent pasture. Irrespective of its type, there are certain essentials that every sheep pasture must have. It must be dry and. well drained, it must have an ample supply of clean drinking water; it must have shade, and salt must be provided. There is a saying among sheep - men, "You must either feed or fence your sheep." The meaning is obvious, a hungry sheep will find its way out of all but the best of fences, while sheep on good pas- ture are not prone to wander. So if your sheep are hard to keep at home, look to your pastures. * * * F.A.O. Studies World Use of .Milk In a recent publication of the Food and Agriculture Organization. it is pointed out that a consider- able part of the food value in milk is not fully used for human consumption. In view of the pre- sent inadequate world supply of milk. end the difficulty of increas- ing production in a short time, it is essential that existing supplies be used in the most effective way, the report concludes. The problems of effective utiliza- tion, says the report, are moiety those of processing and preserving so perishable a product. In many countries, where dairying is not advanced, substantial quantities of milk could be saved by efficient handling under sanitary conditions. Improvement for the most part Will be a national problem, but some countrfes will need, outside help .and guidance. Co-operative organization is recommended in the report, for regions where in- dividual initiative alone is unable to cope effectively with local prob- lems. The possibilities of increasing the use of dairy by-products, such as Skim milk and whey, for human consumption, are reviewed. It is pointed out that in countries where dairying is advanced, and cheese and butter DrOdnettea high, these hYrproducts are fed to aniniala in great (plant:10 and are lost to ai- red banes. beileuninton. Agone Years - Intereatlng Items Picks-sesm The Huron EXPPOItor of Twen- ty -Ova and Fifty Yearn An°. From llhe Huron Expositor May 23, 1924 The exeavation has been com, pieted for the new business block which Fred Thiel will erect oppoa- ite the Walper House in Zurich this summer. On Friday evening a goodly nem- ber of friends- and neighbors gath- ered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Doig, Tuckersmith, and pre- sented them with a beautiful rug and rocking chair, and Mr. Beattie, who had taught Mr. Doig in sehool, presented them with a clock. Mr. W. H. McLean, Kippen, had the misfortune to lose a line cow this week. Mr. H. B. Edge this week dispos- ed of his hardware and plumbing business. to Geo. D. Ferguson, of Teeswater. Mr. Alex Mitchell, of Manley, has installed a radio, the first in the community. The new pavement on Seaforth Main St. has been completed from the Queen's Hotel to Aberhart's Drug Store, and is now in use. It is a fine piece of work. • Dr. Everett Rivers, of Windsor, was here this week visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Rivers. Mr. J, Hawthorne, Hullett Twp., recently landed the nicest catch of speckled trout seen in the dis- trict for some time. There were 13 in the catch, one of which weighed 1% pounds. At a meeting in the Dick House Monday evening, a baseball, club was organized to represent Sea - forth in the Huron County League. The following, officers were elect- ed: President, W. E. Kerslake; vice-president, Charles Aberhart; sec.-treas., J. C. Backus; league ex- ecutive, Reg. Kerslake; managing committee, A. W. Dick, J. Sills, H. H. Johnson and W. Hart. At the meeting of the McKillop Branch of the W.M.S. of First Presbyterian Church, Mrs. John McDowell was made the presenta- tion of a life membership. Miss Margaret Armstrong contributed a piano solo. In regards to the Seaforth Old Boys' Reunion, the following have replied to invitations: Miss Agnes Govenlock, Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Woehl, Bridgeburg; Ent, Wm: Campbell, Albany, Mo.; Charlie Soole, Vancouver, B.C.; Mrs. I. C. Sister's dread of rats and mice Romping 'round her knees Is instinctive — they're not nice — For rodents spread disease. DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL HEALTH AND WELFARE McKenzie, Lanquist, Omaha, Neb. • From The Huron Expositor • May 26, 1899 Thos. Cudmore, of Osborne, left Tuesday for 'Winnipeg to visit his. son, Alfred, who is lying danger- ously) ill in .a hospital. He receiv- ed a kick in the leg from a horse some time ago, which made an ugly wound), and it was, feared that he would lose the limb. The citizens of Clinton celebrat- Xer €001.41_410:10., 1`40' nue a5u4 Q, tho 3$0 Battalion of Seaforth was pm, • sent, else Marine Band Or ,God - %loll,: • 14. aa4nruei McGeocls, OW a large load of Wool tcg 17V'rolcolier last week for Mr. G. 131. leek** for shipment by the CLP.R. Dr. R. R. Ross, dentist, has Mov- ed his family to Seaforth and are living in the Prenderg64 Mr,• R. Devereaux, of the Sea- fortb Carriage Works, has just turnedI out for 'lays' Livery, a pic- nic and commercial wagon, .com- monly known; as a carryall, which for comfort and style cannot bet beaten. Miss Alice Dundas, of Leadbury,, has bought a new wheel and rides it quite gracefully. Thos. Dreyer, of St. J'oseph, has closed up business there and has gone to Stratford where he has se- cured a good situation as black- smith. J. Confine, of St. Joseph, met with a painful accident. While run- ning a machine in the mill his fin- ger came in contact with a sharp knife and the point was taken off. Mr. Fred Kerslake, Staffa, has' purchased the Hotham farm from, Mrs. Mark Drake for the sum of $5,250. Mr". Jas. 'Gillespie and, grand- daughter, Mies Aggie Todhunter, Cromarty, left on Monday for Port- age La Prairie, the home of the latter. Mr. Woolley has sold, his fermi on the London Road to Mr. Wm. Berry for nearly $6,500. Seen in the County Papers Flew To Winnipeg Mr. C. A. Roberts and Mr. T. A. Currie, of the Western Foundry Ltd., left for Melton Airport on Monday for Wianipeg on a busi- ness trip. — Wingham Advance - Times. County Home Folks Entertained The month of April was an out- standing one for the residents of Huron County Home, Clinton. As reported' previously, the officers of R.C.A.F. Station, Clinton, arrived with an electric organ and held an Easter church service and organ recital. A week later, the officers of R.C.A.F. Station, Clinton, again arrived, this time with a motion picture projector and the color movie, "State Fair." The picture, chosen .because of its rural setting, was outstanding entertainment for the old folks and they were moat demonstrative in showing their ap- preciation. At the conclusion of the movie, the officers circulated throughout the home, distributing fruit, candy, tobacco and other gifts.—Clinton News -Record Elected To Barber Executive Ald.• Melvin Crich, Clinton„ was re-elected a snember of the execu• tive of Ontario Barbers' Associa. tion at the closing session of the annual convention in London. Otto Maluske, Toronto, was re-elected president and Edwin V. Wark, To- ronto, secretary. The proposed "Barbers' Bill"' was supported un- animously by more than 100 dele- gates. The hill provides for ap- pointment of board of three bar' berg to keep a register of all quali- fied barbers in Ontario. — Clinton News -Record. in strictest THAT'S THE WAY you want your money matters" handled. That's the way your bank handles them. When you deposit money, cash a cheque, make a money transfer, arrange a loan, you want it done speedily, efficiently . . . and above all, confidentially. It is only natural that your bank should work that way for you, for privacy is traditional in Canadian banking. In any case, the competition of other banks assures it. Canada's ten chartered banks — competitive, efficient, private — provide for millions of customers a service unexcelled in the world. State monopoly of banks would wipe out competition and would open your bank account to the eye of fhe state official. SPONSORgD BY 0 YOUR BANK. A, A A • • 4 4, t