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The Huron Expositor, 1949-12-23, Page 2tr. HURONC0 :tPOSITOR #lied 1860 ean, Editor and at Seafortia., Ontario, ev- xaay afterneon by McLean xof Canadian Newspapers sociation. 1,1bsratption rates, $2.00 a year in yao, foreign $2.50 a year. Single Coles, 5 cents each. Authorized as i Post OfficeDepartment, Ottawa SEAFORTH, Friday, December 23 Opportunity Knocks "The other day, while listening to a conversation in a personnel depart- , i ent where a new employee was be- ing hired, I overheard the employ - sent man ask the prospective em- ployee: 'Are you afraid of early hours?' The prospective employee's face lit up and his reply was: 'No, you can't stop early enough for This incident was recounted by Mr. W. E. Weaver in an address in To- 'ranto recently. He was addressing 'students at the commencement exer- cises at a Toronto school. At the time it sounded like a joke, but as Weaver went on to point out, it ";actually represents a situation that is far from funny. Mr. Weaver went on to say: "Over the last relatively few years there has been quite a marked change in the attitude of people seeking em- ployment. ' At the present time, the prospective employee seems to be more interested in security than op- portunity. I do not want to be mis- construed on this point of security. To the people who have been employ- ed for a number of years security be- comes a more important factor than opportunity, but to young people, I definitely believe, opportunity should be the first consideration, not secur- ity. At the present time, prospective young employees seem to be more in- terested in when they get their next raise, how much vacation they get, pension plans, group insurance, so- cial clubs and goodness knows what. Their attitude seems to be 'how much the company can do for them' rather than 'how much they can do for the company.' "Security tends to dull initiative whereas opportunity stimulates it. The pioneers of Canada developed our country to the point where it now is by initiative. To those of you who are graduating tonight I would like to urge that you look for opportunity ,und through this you will achieve suc- cess, and success willgive you earn- ed security." • The Soil Can Yield More Some startling statistics were re- vealed at a recent conference of the Plant Food Producers by Dr. Russell Coleman, President of the National Fertilizer Association in the U.S. Describing conditions in his own country, Dr. Coleman said that in its early history 19 farm people were necessary to produce sufficient food for themselves and one additional person. Today -19 farm people are supporting themselves and 66 others. In 1850 about 65% of the entire labor force in the country worked on farms Awhile 35% was engaged, in industry. Today only 12% are farmers. Of these, one-third are producing, 80% of the nation's farm commodities. This means that four per cent of America's population, using modern equipment and scientific soil manage- ment practices, are producing almost the entire bulk of the U.S. food sup - 'Dr. Coleman offered an example of what sound soil management may accomplish. In the U.S., he said, corn is grown on 90 million acres which yield an average of three million btiShe1s, Ifthe best known soil man- agement practices were employed, three billion bushels of corn can be produced on 50 million acres. This IVou1dt leave 40 Million acres for soil- tonServitg •crops such as alfalfa, tiOrer and hay: Thus, used, 40 mil- lion. acres of land would no longer lx l i ty to the American soil �serv, tie r ; program but would be er. ester :arid held in reserve to 6ie itee4 Of an expanding pop - Canadian' agriculturists can cer- tainly afford to give some serious thought to the matter of soil man- agement. Soil is unquestionably our greatest natural resource, yet ht many sections of the country it is be- ing "mined." Wind and water ero- sion take a devastating toll every year. Provincial and federal govern- ments are doing much to solve the problem but. they can't do it lQy them- selves. The time has come for every farmer in Canada to launch his own soil conservation program. • Christmas Seals This is the time of year when one again sees thousands of those bright little stamps adjourning Christmas letters and parcels, and the more there are of them this year the bet- ter it will be for the health of the people in the year and years to come. The money that is raised from the sale of these little Christmas Stickers is used entirely for the prevention of tuberculosis throughout the Domin- ion. It is quite true that tuberculosis has been pushed back to seventh place, instead of first, which it held for so long, as a cause of death in this country, but the fact can not be denied that it still takes a heavy toll of lives every year. Last year more than 5,000 Cana- dians died of the disease and it still remains the greatest single cause of death between the ages of 15 and 45 years of age. That is a very disturbing fact, be- cause those are the most productive years of life, in this country particu- larly. Medical science has demonstrated that tuberculosis is now curable, that it can be stopped in its tracks. One medical., authority explains how in these words: "Tuberculosis is an insidious disease. It does not blazen forth its symptoms until the mischief is well advanced. The only means of wiping out tuberculosis is preven- tion, which is based on the discovery of sources of infection at an early stage. This can be done by the all - seeing eye of the X-ray." It is now possible to X-ray all the people of Canada, and with the funds provided from the sale of Christmas seals, the sanatorium is now engag- ed in carrying out this great work. Recently a mobile X-ray unit visit- ed Huron County and a complete survey has now been accomplished. But it is absolutely imperative that this plan to discover ne'v cases early must be carried on continuously if we are to rear the goal of the com- plete destruction of tuberculosis. To accomplish this end, a much greater response on the part of the public to the sale of Christmas Seals is neces- sary. And surely, with the knowledge of the facts before them, there will be no doubt but that every citizen will meet the challenge by buying liberally of the Christmas Seals. • CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN (Hanover Post) Fort Erie, Ont., took a step recent- ly which will win a wide approval, though some politicians may not agree. A new by-law prohibits post- ers, political or any other kind, on any of the municipality's utility poles. "It's all part of our beautifi- cation drive," explained Mayor Ziff. Most people, we think, will agree with Mayor Ziff that the oulk of these posters are far from beautiful. • USE OF SUFFRAGE (Dutton Advance) EIgin County Council has decided to let the taxpayers voice their opin- ion regarding the county sharing in the new hospital proposed to be built at St. Thomas. By so doing they are giving them the chance to exercise the rights that were dearly won and have been preserved in a favored few countries. The taking of a vote was unnecessary, recent changes in the Municipal Act permitting a council to pass such a bylaw without an election. But the majority of councillors favor- ed letting those who are to pay the shot have their say and on Dec. 5th this opportunity will be theirs. It is now up to . the taxpayers, to show gratitude for this consideration by throtvng'off the indifference that of- ten characterizes such votes. The building of a 220 -bed hospital at an estimated dost of $2,000,000 or better is a bigtxridertaking, &eco in the County Rakers Prize Winning Mink Mr. A. R. DuVal attended the On- tario mink show held at Bridge- port this pant week and of the ten mink he exhibited, six of them re- ceived ribbons. — Wingham Ad- vance -Times. Santa Welcomed on Saturday Santa Claus made his annual a,p- pea><ance in Brussels last Saturday afternoon, sponsored by the Brus- sels Lions Club. He was ,greeted by a large number of Children who had been entertained by a picture show in the Town Hall prior to his arrival. There were 575 bags of treats distributed emo4rg the children of the district. Jolly Old St. Nick was his usual merry self. --Brussels Post. Leave For Visit in England Mrs. R. B. Rasmussen and daugh- ter, Heather, and Mrs. K. L. Swei- plane had come down in Usborne gard and babe sailed Saturday from Township through engine trouble ing games and, eating ice ere= and goodies of every description. The huge drill hall took on the appearance of a real wonderland. At the entrance was a 10 -foot statue of Santa to greet them and up on the stage there was , a tre- mendous fireplace with stockings hung all in a row. A Christmas tree that reached right up to the ceiling was an inspiring spectacle to the kiddies. There also were giant balloons in the shape of all the fairyland characters strung about the hall,—Clinton News,Re- cord. Plane Grounded in Usborne Friday night we sat in the com- fortably heated car of Provincial Constable Elmer Zimmerman and watched a number of ,airforce me- chanies, dressed in parkas, and in freezing weather, take off a wing from a grounded airplane, The New York on the Queen Elizabeth to visit with relatives in Yorkshire and, other parts' of England and Scotland. Both are wives of mem- bers of the R.C.A.F. LAC. Rasmus- sen, who is stationed at Rivers, Manitoba, spent six weeks in Exe- ter on leave, and has returned to his duties.—Exeter Times -Advocate, a Large Christmas Cactus' Two weeks ago we told of a Christmas cactus with 200 blooms. This week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Sanson, of Fordwich, there i5 a Christmas cactus' 14 inches high, four feet in diameter with some 400 blooms on it. This plant is seventeeu years old and has had as many as 450 blooms, all open at one time. This surely must •be a record. — Wingham Advance - Times. Honored On Anniversary Members of the family and rela- tives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Coates, of Usborne, Friday of last week , to .Felicitate them on the occasion of their 35th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Coates was the former Clara Luxton, The family presented them with a chime clock, while the near rela- tives presented them with a blank- et. Lunch was served by the lad- ies. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Munds, of London, were present for the oc- casion.—Exeter Times -Advocate. Santa Visits R.C.A.F. Station Saint Nicholas paid a pre -Christ- mas visit to some 380 children Wednesday. afternoon at a large Christmas party ,held for them by the personnel of the Radio School at Clinton. The children of both service personnel and civilian em- ployees had a wonderful time play - ears Agort interesting terns Picked From Th¢; Huron Expositor of Teve.n- ty:lfvo and Fifty ' Years .Ago. • From The Huron Expositor' December 26,. 1924 Mr. Gilbert Jarrett, Kippen, en- tertained a. number of his young friends on iruesday evening. Mr. J. B, Henderson left on Mon- day for Guelph, where he will spend some weeks with his daugh- ter. •" Mr. Ed. Mole was very agreeably surprised. on Saturday evening last when a number of his friends gathered at the Hydro office and presented .him with a fine large goose. The address was read by Ex -Mayor J. A. Stewart, while Mr. Montgomery Davis made the pre- sentation. Mise Beth Barton, Wilton Grove, is spending Christmas at her home here. The sacred cantata entitled, "Watching With the Shepherds," was given by the choir of St. An- drew's, Church, Kippen, under the leadership of Mrs. James B. Mc- Lean and. Rev. Lundy. Misses Grace Scarlett, Elva Lit- tle, Edna Campbell, Edith Goven- lock, Edna Jamieson, Minnie Wheatley and Vera Hoist are spending their holidays at '"their houses at Winthrop. and had been towed to the high- way ighway a mile and a quarter south of town. Before it could be taken down the highway one of the wings had to come off. Mr. Zim- merman was there to direct the traffic. It was about 2 -a.m. when we arrived back in town. "Just one of those things, all in a day's work,'' said Elmer. Flight Cadet J. B. Smith, a member of Course 14, whose home is in London, was forc- ed to make an emergency landing on Friday afternoon about three miles east of Exeter. Smith was carrying out routine training exer- cises when the engine of his Har- vard trainer ceased to function.— Exeter Times -Advocate. Surprise Party on 30th Anniversary A lovely set of dishes with, ser- vice for eight was the surprise gift received by Mrs. A. J. Hickey on Saturday evening when a number of their friends gathered at the home of Mr. and MN. B. J. Thiel to celebrate their thirtieth wedding anniversary, which actually occur- red in June but was delayed owing to the serious illness of Mrs. Hickey's sister. Mrs. Hickey and Mrs. Thiel attended the pictures shown at the Crystal 'Palace' and the former was invited into the Thiel home after, to find the group assembled in honor of her and her husband. Euchre was in play and delicious refreshments were enjoy- ed. Miss Butt read the address of congratulations and the gift was presented by Mrs. Thiel. Mr. Hickey, with that rare sense of humor he possesses, was equal to the occasion, although thoroughly surprised, and his wife also thank- ed their friends' graciously for this kindly show of their regard- Mrs. Les Robinson gave several read- ings.—Mitchell Advocate. Huron Federation of • • • Agriculture Farm News• r Rigid Inspection Guards Livestock their activities is a good habit to dultivate. The methods used by 'the veter- inarians of the Dominion Depart- ment of Agriculture to prevent the introduction and spread of animals disease in Canada are many. Regu- lations of the Health of Animals Division not only apply to the im- portation of animals, from other countries and the constant watch, for the outbreak of contagious,dis- eases within Canada; but they cover the inspection of stock cars and trucks, the cleaning and disin- fection of railway and public stock yards and the cleansing and dis- infection of live poultry crates at poultry processing or •killing plants. The inspection of stock cars and trucks is no small ,job. In 1948, the cleansing and disinfection of 9e.417 cars and 2,972 trucks was supervised by inspectors of the Division. Cleanliness• of the eating and drinking utensils as well `as the wholesomeness of the food and drink are necessary conditions for health. Green food, in the form of good quality hay to pick at, is. recommended as a source of pro- tection against vices. To draw a fine line between the distinct influences of breeding and environment on ,poultry mortality is difficult, indeed almost impos- sible, so the safest general course ' must be chosen. This is to secure stock from a good source and then be prepared to use proper meth= ods of management to allow full expression of its inherent vitality. • From The Huron Expositor December 22, 1899 A number of young people from Farquhar attended the house par- ty cf Thos. Coward recently and _aiticipated in an oyster supper and dance. Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Forsyth, of Kippen, assisted at the entertain- ment at Miss. M. McGregor's school at St. Joseph on Friday evening, which was a success. 0. W. Snell, Dashwood, has op- ened an open-air skating ring west of the photograph gallery. Mr. Fair, of Londesboro, has been engaged as teacher in Varna School for next year at a salary of $400. - Mr. W. H. Willis treated his em- ployee. to an oyster supper Mor. - day evening. Major Anderson, of town, us- ceeded in bagging a couple of very fine foxes last week. Mr. Andrew Murdoch, Brucefield, who has been attending the To- ronto Medical School, is spending the holidays at, his home. Your attention is called to the danger to life and property from Christmas decorations, such as draperies, scenery, cotton to repre- sent snow, etc. Displays of this nature and the lighting arrangements in connection therewith add greatly to the ordinary risks of fire. See that inflammable material is clear of and not hung over lighting devices, steam pipes, stove pipes, electric light bulbs, etc. See that electric circuits are properly fused and not overloaded. Have all tempor- ary decorations removed as soon as they have served their purpose. REMEMBER! — Nothing can render these displays absolutely safe, and that if accidents are not to mar the festive season, constant vigilance and care must be exer- cised. D'ORLEON SILLS, Fire Chief e. Hints on Care of Laying Flock Mortality among laying birds is one of the most profit reducing factors of the egg producing phase of poultry keeping, for at the death of a bird, the potential profit from future egg production must be added to the immediate market value of the dead bird. In the poultry breeding work at the Dominion Experimental Station at Harrow, Ont., the study of mor- tality within family groups • has shown that although some lines demonstrate a better state of long- evity than others, some males when bred more than one year, vary as regards daughter mortality. Some exceed the first year mortality during the second year, while in' other cases the opposite is met with. Where males show a con- sistently low family depletion dur- ing two or more years of testing, special effort is made to extend their progeny as having something extra in the way of vitality. Mortality cannot always be at- tributed to inherent weakness, for it is possible for adverse environ- mental conditions to have a bear- ing on vigour. Nutritional defi- ciencies, may reduce a flock where they give Way to ordinary exposure, whereas the same birds on ars adequate diet would stand up through similar circumstances. The causes of poultry mortality are numerous and often puzzling to their source of introduction, as tfon says W. F. Mountain, Head Poul- tryman at- the Station, Diseases probaljly predominate among the causes of death, particularly among laying pullets, and quite often they arise through some oversight. Housing young and old together, bringing' in new birds without a suitabte period of isolation, Or the adirnisslon of people or materials that hate had proximity to other flocks frequently Opens the door to tronbte. Prompt removal of birds shotVing Signs of elcltness is a worthwhile praetlee, In' fact, a daily rause to inspect the flock in In 1949, 2,306,000 gallons of maple syrup and 7,787,000 pounds of maple sugar were produced in Canada. Canada Protects Grain Cargoes Years ago piracy on the high seas was more common than it is today and was punishable by death. But pirates still go to sea in the form of insects which pillage the food in ships' holds to the tune of millions of dollars. And they too, are ,punishable by death, just as were the pirates of old, Their death sentence comes under the provisions of the Destructive In- sect and Pest Act Regulations, ad- ministered by the Plant Protection Division of the Dominion Depart- ment of Agriculture. For a number of years tihe-Divi- sion of Entomology 'has carried. out extensive research work on the protection of such foods as grain in storage, on the farms, at rail- way elevators, at elevators at the lakeheads and ocean ports, and al- so during railway transportation. A most satisfactory organization for the protection of Canadian .pro- duce has resulted. Early in the war the British Min- istry of Food requested the Cana- dian Government to extend these protective measures to include the inspection of ocean vessels carry- ing such produce to the United Kingdom from Canada. This was the beginning of a ship inspection program, that is administered by the Dieision of Plant Protection, in Canada at the ports of Halifax, St. JohnQueb c Three Rivers, SUM, , Montreal and Vancouver. The importance of this vessel inspection was so evident that it was not only continued after the War, but it was expanded te apply CO all ' exports' of grain or cereal products through any Canadian port and consigned te any eonn":r,v. In the early days many cases were Mend of large ace tattlationd of old grain and other plant material in varieutM" sections of ehips' holds; good breedffig places for insects. Many of the ships. exatnindd (Contihued os Page 3:) Hydro Consumers Of Seaforth Some additional power resources will become available to the H.E.P.C. on December 15, 1949, at the close of the naviga- tion season on the Great Lakes. During the night hours and on Saturdays this extra power will make it possible to afford some'measure of relief to retail merchants during the pre -Christmas season. Consequently restrictions on store window lighting ONLY will be suspended daily from 7.00 'Ott. to midnight, December 15th to December 24th, 1949, inclusive, and all day on Saturday, December ,17th, and on Saturday, Decem- ber 24th. This announcement, however, does not mean that power supplies will be unlimited during this period. The Commission cannot stress too strongly that this temporary relief to merchants and Christmas shoppers will only be pos- sible if all consumers exert every effort to conserve electric energy. Your continued co-operation is most essential. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL Seaforth Public Utility commission SEAFORTE f