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The Huron Expositor, 1953-10-23, Page 2BF. established 1.860 ?ablShed t Seaforth, Ontario, ev u!sday afternoon by McLean LY. McLean, Editor tuerxption rates, $2.50 a year in trance,; foreign $3.50 a year. Single ooples, 5 cents each. *ember of Canadian Why Newspapers (Association, Advertising rates on application. PHONE 41 Authorized as Second Class ,Matt Post Office Department. Ottawa SEAFORTH, Friday, October 23 POPULATION AND BEEF The extent to which an increased population in Canada can provide potential markets for farm pro- ducts is indicated in the monthly commercial letter of the Canadian Bank of Commerce. After reviewing existing markets and current production, insofar as a wide range of agricultural products is concerned, the Letter dealt speci- fically with the beef market. Cattle holdings since the census of June, 1951, have increased by 16 per cent and, according to June estimates, are at a relatively high level. Since the removal of the embargo in March Canadian prices for comparable grades have been out of line (in that they were higher) with those in the United States and exports up to Octo- ber have, therefore, been relatively small—about 47,000 head as compar- ed with over 150,000 headtin the same period of 1951. The Letter has this to say: "More important, especially over the long term, have been the rising population and level of labor income, which have supported a high level of domestic consumption of meats and of meat prices. To the end of July, domestic disappearance of pork and beef com- bined has increased 13 per cent over the same period of 1952, that of beef rising 26 per cent and pork 2 per cent. The increase in beef consump- tion represents about 160,000 head of cattle, or slightly more than exports during a comparable period of 1951, and illustrates the extent to which domestic consumption can absorb the slack in export trade under fav- orable conditions." The fact, of course, which the Let- ter emphasizes, is that every time there is. an increase in population in Canada, there • is an increase in the demand for the products which Cana- dian farmers produce. And since Canadians enjoy a standard of living, with perhaps one or two exceptions, higher than any other country in the world, they can afford to pay a high- er price. VETERANS LAW-ABIDING In any discussion of crime, it is certain to be suggested that the experiences suffered by those engag- ed in the two World Wars have been such as to result in veterans getting into trouble with the law more fre- quently than other citizens. That this is not so was indicated at a recent meeting of prison of- ficials held in Toronto. Although major crimes in the Unit- ed States have increased by 34 per cent since 1940, this increase cannot be traced 'to the veterans of World War II, James V. Bennett, director, US. Bureau of Prisons, told the American Prison Congress. Statistics show that compared with the non -veteran, the ex -soldier is less likely to be `sent to a federal prison, Mr. Bennett said. If he is sent, he is less likely to be a repeater. He is less likely to be imprisoned for a vio- lent crime and his sentence is less ;lely.to be extremely long. "Criminology speaking," Mr. Ben- nett said, "he represents a better ad- d, more law-abiding citizen than tt man who has not helped his coun- in time of need. .feel stere military service exerts g nerslly er n finalizing influence t h ode id'participate in it" .' e frig, the veterans piiSoners, he "said. more, receptive to _��'•.r alts arid' are . interest (ttYea. They create fewer disciplinary prob- lems and participate more actively in constructive leisure -time activi- ties. Mr. Bennett's statistics show that 82 pei cent of the men who were 20 to 25 years old 10 years ago saw mili- tary service. His survey covered the years 1940 to 1952. THEY MARRY YOUNGER We hear a lot and read a lot about the difficulties that today face young people who wish to get married and start a home of their own. Housing is scarce and prices are high. A young couple has trouble in furnishing a home, even if they could find one, so the stories say. Faced with these difficulties, it would seem reasonable that there would be few- er marriages, or at least, that the newlyweds -to -be would have to wait a few years longer. But that's not the case in Ontario. In 1951 half the grooms were under 25; nearly two-thirds of the brides were under 23. And compare that with the record 10 years earlier: In 1941 only 7.8 per. cent of the grooms were under 21; in 1951, 13.8 per cent. In 1941 only 40.0 per cent of the grooms were under 25; in 1951, 50.3 per cent. Or consider the brides: In 1941 only 12.5 per cent of them were under 19 ; ' in 1951, 16.5 per cent. In 1941 only 50.0 per cent of them were under 23; in 1951, 63.8 per cent. In 1941 the most frequent marriage age for grooms was 24; in 1951, 21. In 1941 the most frequent marriage age for brides was 21; in 1951, 20. Perhaps conditions" aren't as bad as some would have us believe. UNITED NATIONS' DAY United Nations' Day, Friday, Octo- ber 24, serves to remind us of the necessity of supporting the organ- ization as possibly man's last hope for survival. It was on October 24, 1945, that the United Nation's Charter came into being. The bitter conflicts of power and ideology now dividing the world were less apparent, conflicts which have since resulted in amass- ing powerful armed might. In several regions since, there has actually been bitter and costly, though localized, fighting. And the peoples must face the fact that they continue to live toda in danger of- a third world war whi could wipe out civilization. In view of the ulerences that have arisen since 1945, there is a tendency sometimes to suggest that the United Nations has outlived its usefulness and that it is not doing the job it was supposed to do. That is not the case. The United Nations is not perfect. At the same time, it has a long series of successes to its credit, and today, if nothing else, it provides an opportunity for member nations to sit down together and to discuss their differences. In Canada, the United Nations As- sociation is doing a job in explaining the work of the organization. Repre- sentatives of the association in this district are Miss Mabel Turnbull and Miss Rena Fennell. What Other Papers Say: Don't Be One (Oakville Trafalgar, Journal) There is a type of individual who deserves a special label. You'll re- cognize him or her on the streets, recognize them by their lack of 'e- gard for the condition in which their actions leave the streets of the town. These people are "Litterbugs" be- cause they throw their empty' pack- ages of cigarettes, or paper bags, or other litter, on the streets without any apparent regard for the efferct this has on the attractiveness of the town. There are receptacles placed at most corners for refuse and it seems strange that people will still use the streets and sidewalks instead of these handy containers. One can't help but think that aroto4 their homes the wastepaper basket is probably the' spot they use .for the smile, trash they eoi sz'der. the streets suitable to re. b''^r eel(?: } SEEN IN THE COUNTY PAPERS Grocery Employee Hurt Mr. James D. Smith, employee of Jones Grocery •Stores, is on crutch- es as the result of an accident while at work. A cheese, weigh- ing between 80 and 90 pounds, struck the wall when coming down the ramp, bounced back and struck Mr. Smith, splintering bones In his left foot which will be in, a cast for several weeks.—Exeter Times- Advocate. Exploding Bottle' Damages Eyel Mr. (Charles Allison, caretaker at South Huron Hospital, suffered an injury to his face and one eye when he was struck by an explod- ing bottle as he opened the door of the incinerator. -He was taken to Victoria Hospital, London, for treatment,, It was at first thought he might lose the sight of the eye, but his physician is now hopeful of saving it. He has returned to his home.—Exeter Times -Advocate. Have Moved to Zurich Mr. and Mrs. 'Milne Rader, after the auction sale en Saturday, have moved their effects from their for- mer home, Goshen St. South, to the apartment they purchased on Main St. and Frederick St. Mr. and Mrs. William .Decker lire mov- ing into the residence vacated by the Rader& Mr. and,Mrs. Hubert Schilbe have moved from the Rader apartment into the Schilbe block, which also houses the Zurich post office.—Zurich Herald. Newlyweds Honored at Belgrave A capacity crowd was in attend- ance Friday evening in the Bel - grave Forresters' Hall for the shower and dance held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Dunbar, who were recently married. Eldon Cook called the young couple to the plat- form and read an address to them, William Taylor and Jack Cook pre- sented them with a purse of money and other gifts. Alan replied on behalf of his bride and himself. The evening was spent dancing to Tiffin's orchestra. — Blyth Stan- dard. Honor Veteran Electrician Mr. R. E. Crawford, Hanover, an employee of the Hydro Commission here for 24 years, 'has retired alter nearly 29 years in. the service of the commission. Along with two other retiring employees of the western, region, he was honored at the annual hydro retirement dinner held in Windsor recently, and was presented with an automatic ,toast- er. Mr. K. J. Lanapman and five members of the local hydro staff were present at the dinner, which was attended by over 300.—Exeter Times -Advocate. Wingham Truck in Accident Calvin Demman, of Palmerston, 66, suffered a severe Ieg injury in Atwood when he was crossing the main street and didn't see a truck as he started to cross over. He was hit by a large tanker -trailer from Wingham, driven by Bud Lockridge, despite every attempt by the driver to avoid hitting him. He was given medical treatment at the scene of the accident, as he lost considerable blood when his leg was injured badly. He was given plasma before being rushed to the Listowel Memorial Hospi- tal, where he is reported to be improving. — Wingham Advance- Tinpes. New Doctor to Assist Dr. Crawford Dr. A. D. McCurchy, North Bay, arrived in town last week to as- sist in the practice of Dr. W. A. Crawford. The two doctors will( occupy the enlarged offices at the rear . of Dr. Crawford's house on Centre St. A veteran with service in the Army during the Second World War, Dr. McMurchygradu- ated in 1952 from the University of Ottawa, and went into general practice at Deer Lodge, a Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs Hospital in Winnipeg. He is married /but has no family. Mrs. McMurchy is at Present in town with the doctor, and at the moment they are look- ing for suitable accommodation.— Wingham Advance -Times. Hold Party For Aged Patient On Saturday, October 10, the din- ing room of the Clinton Public Hospital was bright with autumn flowers, when a group of friends of Mrs. Neil Fox, a 'patient for eight years, held a birthday party in honor of this highly -esteemed lady, The friends of Mrs. Fox, in St. Louis, Missouri, were largely re- sponsible for the happy event and locally, Mrs. D. J. Lane, in as- sociation with Miss Sinclair, the hospital superintendent, sponsored the party. Those present to enjoy the social hour and to offer their felicitations were: pouring tea, Miss Sinclair; serving refreshments, Mrs. H. C. Lawson and Mrs. Lane, and guests, Mrs. Frank Fingland, Mrs. Morley Counter, Mrs. John Snider, Mrs. George Roberton, Mrs. J. Wil- son, Mrs. W. Brydone, Dr. J. W. Shaw and. Rev. D. J. Lane.—Clinton News -Record, Boy Drowns At Harbor Thanksgiving week -end brought tragedy to Goderich when an 18 - year -old St. Marys youth, John Facey, was drowned Sunday after- noon when he slipped from the south breakwall at the harbor. The boy hadbeen fishing with compan-, ions when it was believed his line became snarled and he went 'down the slanted side of the brealtwa;l to untangle it, and slipped on some moss. The body was recovered from the water in about five min- utes by Donald Bert McAdam. who was nearby in one of Bert McDon- ald's boats. Police and Goderich firemen were called along with Coroner Dr. W. F. Gallow and arti- ficial respiration was applied with a resuscitator for an hour by Fire- men Kingswell and Don Bissett. The victim was 'believed to have also suffered shock when he slip- ped from the wall.—Goderich Sig- nal -Star. Boy Friend: "I hate to tell you this, Junior, but you're losing your sister. At the party last night she promised to be my wife." Junior: "Huh! That's what the party was for!" Interesting Item Picked From The Huron Expositor of Twon. ty five anti Fifty Years Agp From The Huron Expositor_ October 19, 1928 Miss Eleanor Snider, Brucedeld, has been appointed organist of Eg- mondville 'Church, Mr. George Mays, Seaforth, le attending the Technical School in London. Hall stones the size of marbles fell in the, storm Thursday after- noon, Fortunately, no damage was done as it lasted only a few' min- utes. Mr. John Cowan, who recently disposed of his farm on the Bron- son Line, Stanley, had an auction sale of stock and implements last week. He has purchased a house in London, where he will move shortly. • From The Huron Expositor October 23, 1903 The plans for the proposed addi- tion to the House of Refuge, Clin- ton, are now ready and will be sub- mitted to -the House of Refuge Com- mittee of the County Council short- ly and will then come before the council at the December session. Mr. Duncan McMartin, Kippen, had the misfortune to have 'his hand cut and bruised on Monday, while engaged in scutching at the flax mill. The people of the neighborhood of Chiselhurst are glad to learn of the success and advancement of Mr. John S. Wren, B.A., who is an hon- or graduate of Toronto University. Mr. Wren was first assistant master to the principalship of Lucan, a four -master high school, which posi- tion carries with it a salary of $1,200 'a year. Continuous quality year after year $64 MAy.«A,,, r Ae.ro,l.e4 ban.. dG.ai.l. +ode.. ,00 .hb ESBE'CO LIMITED 658 Erie Street, Stratford, Ont. PHONE 78 Here in SEAFORTH Thursday OCTOBER 29 Town Hall The RCAF Career Counsellor, is ,here to give you complete infor- mation on what the Air Force offers YOU as an Air Crew Officer or as a skilled Airman Technician in a Modern Avia- tion Trade. * Don't miss this opportunity_right here in SEAFORTH, to get the facts you want to know about RCAF training and rates of pay. WORK ON — FLY ON JET POWER IN THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE RCAF Recruitin 343,Richutond St LONDON Unit Phone 47314 (By ISABELL.E CAMPBE.LL:) - McLaren's Store John McLaren, who lived after coming from Lanark for a year or two in Mitchell, came to Cromarty in 1856. His wife was Ellen Fer- guson, daughter of John Ferguson, who founded the village, McLaren built a well -finished log building next, which is the corner lot. This he used for a home, store andpost office. McLaren was the first Cromarty postmaster, and the first snail came to this office on Decem- ber •1, 1856. The, property and busi- ness' came to Robert Leggatt in the early 60's. From 1866 John Whyte was the owner, and from then on it was at times used as a store, a cobbler shop and a private house. A Mr. Broderick lived in it for a time. He assisted Whytes with the curing of their meat when they first started 'business here around 1869. From the time John Mow- att, another of Wlhyte's farm' help- ers, left in the late 80's, no one else ever lived in the house. It was vacant many years before it was torn down. Whyte Packing House On this same lot, back of the store, John McLaren built a barn. About three years before John Whyte moved to his' Mitchell pork packing establishment, part of this barn was torn down and an addi- tion—a smokehouse and smoke.' stack --were •added to it. It was here pork was cured, which sup.' plied his Mitchell shop. Prom 1876 when the business outgrew'' this building, all The work was done ii[ Mitchell. After this the (barn was torn down, but for many years the smokehouse and smokestack stood on the lot. The sniokesta'ck was the last to be removed. This lot was Simon 'Miller's gardSn. tom many years. In 1942 -Otto Walker moved a house to it from Usborne Township, in which he lived, tji1E after he took over the Walker store. — Occupants—Log Building: John McLaren, Robert Leggatt, James Milne (R), John Whyte, Joseph, Reading (R), Mr, Broderick (R), Jim Crawford CR), George Herron (R), Douglas •MacTavish (R), Eiir ward Seigel (R), John Mowatt (R), Simon A. Miller; Frame 'House:' Otto Walker, Jim Howe (R). McNicol Cobbler Shop In July, 1857, a William. Reid' bought a lot off Robert Leggett's farm, just south of the McLaren property. A few months later Wel. ter McNicol bought from Reid and built on it a large log building— cobbler shop and house combined: This was the first cobbler shop in. (Continued on Page 6) SALE! TEN % OFF ALL. 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