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The Huron Expositor, 1951-11-30, Page 2t!! os Two ii; INE IIIIR,N ,"Oi 4.4 Established 1860 A. Y. McLean, Editor Published at Seaforth, Ontario, ev- ® ery Thursday afternoon by McLean Bros. Member of Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. PHONE 41 Authorized as Second Class Mail Post Office Department, Ottawa SEAFORTH, Friday, November 30 Christmas Shopping During the Christmas shopping season a year ago Seaforth merch- ants enjoyed a large proportion of the trade in the district the town serves. The fact that the stores of- fered a wide variety of merchandise at reasonable prices was appreciated by Christmas shoppers, and their ap- jpreciation was shown by the extent to which the local stores were patron- ized. While there was general satisfac- tion regarding the Christmas mer- chandise which was offered in Sea - forth stores, there was criticism be- cause no announcement was made of the hours during which the stores would remain open. Needless incon- venience was caused rural shoppers because of doubt as to whether Wed- nesday half -holidays were being ob- served, or whether the stores intend- ed to remain open for business. The present Christmas season is well under way, and during the next three weeks many hundreds of Christmas gifts will be bought from Seaforth merchants. To ensure that there is no repetition of the confu- sion that existed last year, the Cham- ber of Commerce would be well ad- vised to make an immediate an- nouncement of store hours in Sea - forth during the Christmas season. • Night School Classes Organization of night school class- es at the Seaforth District High School is a commendable move to make available the facilities of the school to many who for one reason or another wish to extend their knowledge along certain lines. It may be through a desire to continue an education that was cut short,, -or as a result of a wish to develop a hobby that district residents will be prompted to return to -classes. What- ever the reason, nothing but good can come of the plan. It often happens that only after one has finished school is it realized that full advantage was not taken of the ' opportunity •which the school provided. Now through the co-op- eration of the Department of Educa- tion, the Department of Agriculture, the High School Board, and members of the staff, a second chance "to go to school" is being provided. It has always seemed desirable that the community as a whole should make a more general use of the cost- ly school plants which in the past, all too frequently, have been put to use for but a few hours each day during the school season. Under the present pian, an opportunity is given the adult Apopulation of the district the school serves to realize the extent of and the benefit to be derived from its services. • A Tough Winter? Does the early snow and cold that has been common to the district for several weeks portend a long hard winter? While there will be many who will chorus an affirmative reply, there will be just as many who will say 'no' and give reasons. But as far as the Ottawa Journal is concerned, the matter is settled. It is going to be a tough winter, climatically speaking. The Journal says: " When the eleventh month arrives many citizens look to self-appointed weather pro- phets for an authoritative glimpse into the future. A professional met- .eertilogist has charts and graphs, l<rial balloons and complicated ma - Chines; even so, he is inclined to hedge and qualify over the radio. "The countryman is a bit reluct- ant to nfo his peers; but he will ItiO so Without any ifs, ors, or buts. THE EURO: EXPosrrQR • NOVEMBER 39 1951 Not in a generation have the omens been so ominous. We are in for a hard, old-fashioned Winter with re- cord amounts of snow and several prolonged below -zero. spells. "The woodchucks have been out much later than usual, putting on an extra layer of fat. Not in a decade have the coons been so rolypoly; us- ually they come out in warm spells during the Winter, but this season it looks as if they expected to sleep for a long period. The cattails' heads in the sloughs are at least an inch longer than ordinary and the acorn shells are the thickest and hardest the countryman has seen in 40 years. The crickets and katydid ceased their chanting a week earlier than normal, and the geese went south ahead of time. The lichens on the north sides of old maples are much greener than in recent years; onion skins were very thick and cornhusks very tight - Furthermore, all Fall the hens and pullets have stood aroundarguing and muttering instead of singing and scratching. All the signs point one way. We are in for it. Specifically we will have two deep snows in Janu- ary, two in February and one hum- dinger the second week of March." • Farmers Hold Firm While it may have been considered the points of dispute between district farmers and the Ontario hydro which last winter received so much prominence, had been settled, appar- ently is not the case. In a letter to the Toronto Globe and Mail, Sam Norris, of Staffa, points out the pres- ent position: "How long is perpetuity? Silly question isn't it, but one that keeps recurring in the minds of those farm- ers of Blanshard and Hibbert Town- ships who stuck together so well in their protest against the dictatorial tactics of Ontario Hydro in running a transmission line from Devizes to Seaforth across more than forty farms by force, against the owners' wishes, and without any settlement. "These men refusing to sign an agreement with Hydro because they considered the compensation offered to be ridiculously low were joined by many sympathizers who were not di- rectly affected, but who joined in the demonstrations solely because they wished to see fair play, and though hundreds turned out there was no suggestion of violence, a record of which the protesting farmers may well be proud. "How would Mr. Saunders, or any, other high ranking Hydro official, react if.the writer were to announce that he was taking over certain priv- ileges on property owned by them and was paying a small sum of money for these privileges in perpetuity, in other words, I don't know how much I want to buy, but I do know how much I'll -pay. Businesslike, isn't it? Would not a yearly rental, however, small, be much more fair to all con- cerned since no one knows how long perpetuity is? "Ontario iIydro officials would no doubt like the public to believe that our dispute had been settled and our group satisfied and dispersed. Noth- ing could be further from the truth; our men are holding firm, and this dispute with Hydro over compensa- tion for structures and right of way across some of the finest farm land in Ontario, is still a very live issue." What Other Papers Say: Repeal in Peel (London Free Press) After an unsuccessful attempt in 1947 opponents of the Canada Tem- perance Act in Peel have finally suc- ceeded in securing the withdrawal of that county from the provisions of legislation which was never very satisfactory and now seems impos- sible to enforce. Manitoulin took the same step a short time ago and now Huron and Perth are the only counties still under the Canada Tem- perance Act. Incidentally dissatisfaction over the enforcement -- or non-enforce- ment—of the C.T.A. in Huron was one of the issues at the time Grand Bend decided to throw in its lot with Lambton, where the Canada Temper- ance Act was not in force, rather than with Huron, where it was. CROSSROADS (By James Scott) "WEST MEETS EAST" Believe it or not, but sure en- ough they were handing out free loaves of bread on. the street cor- ners of Toronto Last week -end. Now it wasn't a very big loaf— just about three inches long and not very high ---but it was nicely wrapped in celopihane and on the top was a green and white sticker which said: "A gift from the peo- ple of Saskatchewan. Made 100% of Saskatchewan wheat." I can tell you I was pretty sur- prised as 1 hurried along the street on my way to the station and a big fellow, with a bigger grin, and an even bigger white Stetson hat, stepped up to me and handed me that loaf. "Do you still want to give this to me?" I asked, because only about twenty minutes before up at Varsity Stadium the final bell had sounded and Ottawa had kept Re- gina from taking the Grey Cup back to Saskatchewan, "Sure thing," said the Western- er. "It was a good game, even if we did lose." That sounded right to me. In fact that friendly voice sounded like a fanfare of trumpets proclaim- ing once more that we are a great dominion which stretches 'from sea to sea. And when I got home with that little loaf of bread made from Sas- katchewan wheat and gave it to Katie Scott (she ate every bit of it and asked for more), I wished there was some way of letting her know some of the things that ,small loaf stood for. For one thing, 1'd like her to re- alize that the little loaf came from the biggest breadbasket in the world, and that the fertile plains of Saskatchewan feed more people than any other area. This is a great responsibility for Canadians and through the years Canadians, by and large, have proved them- selves worthy to possess this mighty food -giving land. And, too, I'd like to see in that loaf the early pioneer qualities of the men from Huron and Bruce who went West. In Saskatchewan, more of the early wheat farmers came from Huron and Bruce than from any of the other Ontario coun- ties. Right to this day—in Maple Creek and Moose Jaw, in Regina and Saskatoon, in North Battleford and Rosetown—there are men and women (old-timers now) who saw their day's first light on a farm in Huron or Bruce. And another thing: That gesture of the man present- ing me with "a gift from the people of Saskatchewan" shows that our brothers in the West have not for- gotten other bad days. Do you re- member in the thirties how the Saskatchewan farmer suffered year after year from drought, hail and grasshoppers? How most years he didn't even get a crop for seed? Those days, we in the East all made a trip down to our fruit cel- lars and pitohed in to fill carloads of food to be sent to the folks in the West who were having a hard time. Of course, sometimes things went wrong—like the story they tell out West of the carloads of dried cod- fish which all went to the li.tle Saskatchewan town. All the other communities got carloads of dif- ferent food and clothing, but this place only got codfish, and codfish, and more codfish. 13y the time the depression was over, all the houses and barns around there were shingled with codfish, and all the people had died of starvation, Well, that's just another of the tall stories of the West, and while the Western people sometimes thought what we sent them wasn't of much use, they did appreciate the fact that in bad times we Cana- dians all stick together and try to help each other out. And in good times? Why everybody knows there is no bigger and more generous heart than beats in a Saskatchewan breast. That's what the little loaf really; means. That's what I wished Katie Scott could really understand. That's what I hope-'weFall under- stand. Seen in the County Papers. Fractures Collarbone Mrs. F. A, Wasman, town, sus- tained a fractured right collarbone when she fell at her home Tues- day evening. She was removed to Stratford Hospital, where she is resting comfortably.—Mitchell Ad- vocate. Teletype Installed in Packers The first teletype machine in Ex- eter was installed in the local Can- ada Packers office last week, The machine will provide', direct com- munication with a circuit of plants, including Clinton. Harriston, kerton and Torouto. It will be us- ed for inter -office communication of the National Corporation. this s the first circuit the firm has es- :abl'shed. Another one is expected to be installed shortly, linking ma- jor cities in Ontario and Quebec — Exeter Times -Advocate. Visitors Attend Rebekah Lodge A very pleaisant evening was held in the Majestic Rebekah Lodge room on Monday e'• efrng whet 4J visitors from Walkerton. Brussels. St. Catharine; and Teeswvater join- ed with the local members. Wing - ham degree team conferred the de- gree on two candidates. who -were welcomed into the lodge. Tickets were sold on a gift which wast won byt Miss Anne Geddes. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed by all.—Wingham Adv;:nce-Times. Purchase Building Site Hay Township Councillor Valen- tine Beck, of Dashwood. has pur- chased the twelve -acre strip of land just west of 'Zurich fair grounds from Conrad Siemon. While this is more land than Mr, Becker re- quires, he was obliged to take the entire 12 acres in order to get the frontage along the highway, where, we understand. be intends erecting a, large storage building for farm machinery and equipment. Mr. Becker & Sons have at Dashwood erected a most magnificent place for this kind of business. and we know they will be doing something worthwhile in Zurich to serve the community in this vicinity.—Zurich Herald. Receives $200 From Town Council A four -man delegation from Wes - icy -Willis United' Church waited on town council Friday night at a spe- cial meeting held in the town hall. While the meeting was held in committee, it was learned that the discussion centred around the sale of the old Wesley -Willis church shed property. After a lengthy discussion, a resolution was pass- ed by council whereby the church will be reimbursed to the extent of $200 of the money received by the town through the sale of the church shed upon release of any and all clams against the town of Clinton by reason of the sale of shed pro- perty to William D. Wells. of Clin- ton.—CIinton Citizen's News. Scholarships Awarded A. R. Scott, principal of Goderich District Collegiate, announced the winners of Carter scholarships awarded for highest standing in up- per school examinations. They were: John M. Hudson, Goderich, $100: Phyllis J. Hanly. Clinton, $60 and Douglas H. Webster, $40. First prize winner Hudson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hudson, Goderich. He was also awarded the Robert MacKay scholarship of $200 and the 1950 Hugh Innes Strang Memorial scholarship of $625, which includes four years' tui- tion' at the University of Toronto. Douglas Webster is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Webster. Gode- rich. He was also awarded the 1951 Strang scholarship of $625. the Maple Leaf Chapter I.O.D.E. scholarship of $100 and a Domin- ion -Provincial Bursary of $400.— Goderich Signal -Star. Bag Deer in Northern Hunt Hunters who set their sights on the fast-moving deer last week had varying success. Ed. Brady, Bill Chambers, Gerald Moffat and three other friends brought home four from Manitoulin. One of the big- gest hunting parties to take -annual trips up to Gore Bay came back with nine. In the party were E. L. Gibson. George Dobbs, Bill Arm- strong and Bill Stone, of Exeter; Roy Lamport from Crediton; Roy McLeod. Ed. Alexander and Bill Etherington of Usborne, Roches Faber, Jack Peck, Alex McMurtrie and Emerson Anderson of Kippen. Among those who came home emp- ty-handed were Lloyd Lindenfield and Bob Burns, who with two oth- ers from Detroit were in the North Bay district, and Earl Witmer and John Rader, Dashwood, who were in the same district. — Exeter Times-Advoca te. Testing Forage Crop Seeds For Germination In addition to examination for purity, all forage crop seeds offer- ed for sale must be tested for germ- ination in accordance with Regula- tions in the Seeds Act. The medium used by Department of Agriculture analysts for germin- ation tests varies according to the kind of seed. Clovers are germin- ated between special .blotters, but sometimes sand is used when the interpretation of normal and abnor- mal sprouts is difficult. Grasses are germinated on top of blotters in closed germination tanks, the moisture being regulated by filter paper wicks which dip into the wa- ter in the tank. Only pure seed as defined in the Canadian Rules for Seed Testing is planted. forage crop seeds may pre- s�T1J 'blems in germination at one ti , or another, says R. A. In- galls/District Seed Analyst at Sas- katoon, The most common of these is dormacy—a distinct rest period during which seeds fail to germin- ate even though the best condi- tions are duplicated. This delayed germination is due to several. known natural causes and varies in intensity and duration from season to season depending to large ex- tent upon the environmental condi- tions during growth and matura- tion. Most seeds received for teat im- mediately after harvest must re- ceive special treatment to break the rest period if maximum viabil- ity is to be determined. In the, (Continued on Page 7) Years Agone interesting items Picked From The Huron Expositor of Twen- ty-five and Fifty Years Ago From The' Huron Expositor December 3, 1926 The Misses Beat of town have leased their residence on Church St. to Mr. Coward of Saskatchewan. Mr. Thomas Jackson, of Egmond- ville, left last week for Battle Creek, Mich., where he will spend some weeks. Mr. Thomas McKay, of Manley, was in Toronto last week and bought up a carload of stockers to use up his supply of feed, and has engaged Mike McLaughlin to. take charge of them. Reeves J. W. Beattie, of Seafoi th, Roland Kenn dy, Tuckeremtth; If, J. 'McQuaid, McKillop, and Matt, 1 Armstrong, of Hallett, are in Gode- rich this week attending the De- cember session of the Huron Coun- ty Council. A number of Arctic owls have been captured in the Zurich district along the lake shore, and their ap- pearance is said to fortell a hard winter. Mr. Anson Keller, of Zurien, met with a painful accident on Monday evening. While finishing the chores In the barn on the farm of Mr. J. Eckstein,'Bronson Line, one of the horses kicked and struck Mr. Kel- lar in the face. It required eight stitches to close the wound. •' From The Huron Expositor November 29, 1901 Mrs. D. McGregor, of town, met with a painful accident on Friday tact.. She slipped and fell on -the- sidewalk near Barton's blacksmith - shop, breaking her arm in two pine -- es at the wx'iiit. Dre. Bethune and Ross have- leased the rooms in. the John o. block, formerly occupied 'by Dr. Bim el - den, and will move to their new- headquarters this week. Kennedy Bros„ of the Seaforthn. Meat Store, had a monster turkey for sale on Wednesday. The dress- ed weigiht of it was 26 pounds, and it was raised and fed by the Misses Gemmell of Tuckersmith. Mr. Wm. McDougall has leased the curling and skating rink in town for the season. Mr. Charles Dodds has rented his - farm on the 5th concession of Mc- Killop to his son Robert, and wilt' have an auction sale of his chat- tels. Mr. Alexander McBeath, of near Kippen, has purchased 40 acres of hardwood timber from Mr. George Mitchell on the Babylon Line. Christmas Gift Suggestions from The Huron Expositor �Up u0/Q 54 BRUCE and & i Y Everyone Likes a Gift Especially When It's t 1, 9 1 • Party -Accessories personalized with name or monogram! . . . what a clever way to say Merry Christ- mas! How perfect for holiday entertaining! Cocktail Napkins 50 for $2.00 In green, blue, red, yellow or pink with printing in gold, silver, blue ur red. Box of 50 $2.00 Box of 100 $2.75 Monogrammed Playing Cards 2 Decks $4.50 The famous Congress quality , cards of top quality and distinguish- ed design. In yellow with green and blue with red, with lettering in gold or silver. Two decks.. $4.50 PERSONALIZED COASTERS in blue, pink, yellow, dark green brown, light blue and white, with printing in contrast. 50 for $1,75 100 for $2,75 Luncheon Napkins 50 for $2.00 The larger size in the same shades as the cocktail napkins. Box of 50 $2.00 Box of 100 $2.75 Personalized Matches • i A 50 for $1.95 Choose from white and eleven col- ors with contrasting printing. at 50 for , $1.95 Metallics...50 for 2.25; 100 for 3.75 Personalized Informals `50 for $2.00 For brief notes, these little stationery folders, with writer's name imprinted, are smartly correct. And such a clever Christ- mas gift idea. 50 Informals (with envelopes) Larger "May Fair" size $2.00 50 for $2.50 The Huron Expositor PHONE SEAFORTH , 4