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lie 04fl4bfl111 "Durham County's. Gjreat Family. Journal" t4tEltttT 34 BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO, THURSDAY. .TUNE 29th.- 1950 ,,,PresidenÎ Issues Invitation Io Attend qJLnal Federation Picnic ai Orono Fellow Farmers: Our annual picnic is upon us again and plans are completed for an enjoyabie day on Wednesday, JuIy 5th, at the Community Park at Orono. This is a busy season and the urge to stay at home will be strong. But let us neyer forget that if we work away as individuals inattentive to the methods by which our produce is handled and neglectful of the relationship in which we stand to other occupations we will not benefit as we might from our labour. The Federation is our watchdog, as well as Qthe channel through which we can speak and obtain resuits. We owe it to otirselves and to our families that we take a day off and mingle with our neigh- bours in annual picnic. The more we get together the more we find what we have in common. We gain knowledge and inspiration for the job we have in hand and we re- turn to our homes with lighter step. We have a special reason for attending the picnic this year, viz., to take our f riend Ed. Summers by the hand and wish him well on this twentieth anniversary of bis coniing to Durham. Let's make it-a big day. MEL. H. STAPLES, Pres. Durham Federation of Agric, Rural Co-operative Nedical Services Provides Health Security for Farmers (By Forbes Heyiand) Co-Operatives of various kinds have been in existence for a great many years, the earliest being formed for the purpose of enab- ling the members to purchase the essentiais of living at a saving in money. Most, if flot ail, Co- Operatives have such an economic reason for existence and while in some cases many other benefits accrue to the members the im- mediate cause is economic. Various Types of Co-Ops. It was recognized that farmers reeded the help that Co-Opera- tives can give, and so as organiz- ation of the farming industry took place much thought was given to the place of various types of co- operatives in the industry. This thought has now crystallized to such an extent that there are purchasing and selinLy co-ops. that deal in many farm needs and products. Later came the need for some kind of insurance that would take care of the health of the farmer and his family. PrePay Hospital Car. In North America this need was met first in this when a Co-Oper- ative hospital scheme was inaug- urated. ittook the form of pre- payment -plan for hospital, sur- gical and medicai bis. As it met with acceptance and growth, the Idea was carried farther afield and in 1945 such a Co-Operative was started in Toronto. This was for the use and benefit of those in industry. Organise in Durham From this initial Co-Op. has uprung others. until now there are forty-one in the Province of Ontario. These are in the main rural, although some are urban and others are covering both sec- tions of the population,.In 1947 such a Co-Operative was' brought to Durham County and the late J. J. Mellor was the man who was the instigator. Under his en- thusiastic guidance a meeting was held in Orono and on Sept. lst, 1947 the Durham County Co-Op- atîve Medical Services was org- f -anized. * Owned By Members it is a true Co-Operative in- corporated under the laws of On- tario, was organized by members for the purpose of providing a pre- payment plan for hospital, surgical and medical bis.it is whofly owned and controlled by the per- sona who use its services. Di- rectors are eiected in annual meet- ing and any surplus resuiting from its operations is the property of its members. Hospital bil are paid promptly and directly ta the hospital. This has met with approval in Durham County to such an extent that from a begnnîng in 1947 with 110 members the Co-Op. has grown to 530 members and has expand- ed into Northumberland County as well. Duning this time the Co-Operative has established such a reputation with the local hos- 'C./ pitals that it has become one of the finest schemes recognized by them and its membership card is accepted without hesitation. Fairly Represented The management and contrai of the Co-Op. is in the hands of a Board of Directors who are elect- ed and if possible it is arranged that they corne from ail sections of the County so that any one in any part of Durham has a Di- rector close at hand for consulta- tion.. There are tweive Directors and they are elected for three- yeer perîod. This it is felt will provide continuity on the Board at ail times. There is a perman- ent Secreta.ry and he is the oniy eue in the organization being paid a salary. From the Board of D.i rectors is elected a Chairman and1 à Vice-Chairman. This Boardi ;meets regulaniy and the business tof the Co-Op. receives conscien- tious consideration at ail meet- ings. Ail Types of People The membershîp is mainly rur- al although there are groups in Bowmanville and Port Hope. It embraces many types of people and is organized for (as has been said> the purpose of providing prepaid health services on true Co-Operative basis principles for members of Farmn Forum, Worn- en's institute, Church, Profession- ai, Business or Fraternal groups in Durham County. The purpose of the Board is to provide such services as near cost as possible, having in mind ai- ways the needs and desires of the majonity of members as shown at annual and other meetings. Therefore it is in the interest of members to attend ail meetings so that their wishes may be known. interest in the Co-On. as shown by the membership is heipful ta the Directors and is needed for the healthfui growth of the Co- Operative. The premium charges are mod- erate for the services rendered and the overhead is kept at a minimum so that as time goes on there shouid be a patronage divi- dend for the members. This as paid wili further reduce the cost and if in the future the state should take over such services the funds of the Co-Operative wil belone to and wiil be returned to the members. The Board of Directors of the Durham County Co-Operative Medical Services is as follows: R. G. Moffatt, Sec'y-Treas.; J. Forbes Heyiand, Bawmanviile R. R. 4, Chairman; Gordon Staples. Cavan R. R., Vice-Chairman; Mrs. Rae Stewart, Ida R. R. 1: Mrs.c Lawrence White, Bowmanvilie R. R. 2, Geo. Black, Burketon R. R. 1; Eari Weathenilt, Bethany; Ern- est Twist, Bowmanvilie R. R. 2; Mrs. Carol Nichols, Port Hope R. R. 3; Clare E. Allun. Bowman- ville R. R. 4; Bert Gibson, Nestie- ton R. R. 1; W. C. McElroy. 112 Burton St.. Port Hope; H. N. Scott, Bowmanville R. R. 4. Any of these officers wili give you any information you want. or write to the Secretary. Many Interesting Events Planned For Farmers' Picnic 1950 Executive Durham Fecteration Pictured above are the hard-workiri g executive of the Durham Federation of Agriculture. This picture taken just after the election of officers shows from right, to left: back row - Walter Rundie, 3rd Vice-President; Ralph Larmer, lst Vice-President; Edgar -Nicholls. 2nd Vice-President; front row-Mel H. Staples, President; Ed. Milison, Secretary, and Walter Reynolds, Treasurer. Agricultural Representa tive Honoured E. A. SUMMERS who has been Agriculturýa] Representative in Durham County for the past twenty years will be one of the guests of honour at the Durham County Federation of Agriculture Annual Picnic to be held in Orono Commu nity Park on Wednesday, July 5th. Mr. Summers is shown above with a few of the trophies his teams have won during the past few years. Some of the Original Founders of County Federation Wednesday is Picnic Day for the farmers of Durham County. On Juiy 5th. the Durham County Federation of Agriculture will hoid their annual picnic at the Orono Community Park. The pienic, beginning at 10 a.m., will feature sports, speeches and special attractions: Dr. G. I. Christie, Guelph, and a Close friend of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Summers, Durham County's Agriculturai Representative, will speak at 2 p.m. it is expected that Dr. Christie wiii compliment Through the courtesv of Mel. H. Staples we aree Mr. Summers on his 20 years of picture af a grouli of the oiiginal founders af the Durhan- service in Durham County. culture. The. picture, which was taken in 1941, shows froi From 10 o'ciock untîl lunch. Everton White. Russell Osborne, Weston Banister, the late children's races, spansored by the Fare elnAe edy atelLwrWle Junior Farmers. wil be the main re elnAe edy atelLwrWle thre-eg e asr agt c runnnj feaured in the aternoon.i Im plem ent D ealers races will be open ta boys and For those interested fil uefor- girls in different age groups. estation. the Refcyrestry.N Station at Arrange Displays Prizes wili be awarded to contest- Orono will offer condlucted tours ants finishing first, second and of the reforestat ion area. Thlese!M d r ahn r third in each race, !tours wiIl bc arrangedi bv the De-M chnr Later in the afternoon, it us partment of Lands and Forests. Acrdn tadvceepts hoped that a bail game wili be Topping the ch 'ldre's da ' off the annual picnic of the Durham' piayed. According to Milford will be a free ride on the trailers Cout eeaino giýýýr White. Garden Hill. a team from of a pony tractor owned and op- onîFeeainoAgilue Hope Township will play Black- erated by Edgar Nichais, Part a t Orono. next Wednesday, is go- stock. Other sports will also bel Hope ing ta be like a huge flu fair. able to reproduce the above nCounty Federation of Agri- moleft to right: R. R. Stevens, SJ. J. Mellor, Walter Rundie, Reynolds and Mel. Staples. 1A]most every implement dealer in the district has signified his in- tention of putting displays at the Community Park. You may be sure that when you attend this picnic you wiII see the very latest in farm machinery. If, there is any doubt in your mind as to what equipment you shouid buy for Your farm, you wili be able to compare ail makes, brands and sizeb at the Federation piie. 6c PER COPY NTTMRI~P 9g:~ Letters Bring Gjreetings Ottawa, June 22, 1950. Editor, The Canaclian Statesman, Bowmanville, Ontario. Dear Sir: Ontario is a much favoured part af Canada It bas variable but productive soils and climatic con- ditions suited ta the production ai a great variety of food products. It hias the largest population in Canada and bas as its eastern neighbour the Province with the next largest, and ta the south an area of the greatest population density in the United States. It is relatively close ta Canada's largest shipping port and ta other seaboard outlets ta the world's markets. This central position makes Ontario an attractive market for the farm products she needs ta buy Irom other provinces, and enables ber ta market ber own products readily on export markets and in other parts ai Canada. Durham County farmers bave always been ta the fore in progressive agriculture, and have al- ways played their full part. in, the ail-important agricultural industry af Canada. It is with great pleasure that 1 extend greet- ings ta the Durbam County Federation af, Agricul- ture and wish it a successful annual Field Day and Picnic at Orono. HON. JAMES G. GARDINER, Minister ai Agriculture, Ottawa. Toronto, June 22nd, 1950. Editor, The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Ont. Dear Sir: In greeting Durham County. Federation of Agriculture, I would like first of all ta compliment the arganization on the fine type of officers which bave, during the years, directed its aifairs. Another thing for which it is famous is the valued assistance given in Junior Farmer activities. In this latter phase ai its work, E. A. Sum- mers aur representative in Durham, bas long been a guiding light. His work among rural young people bas been outstanding and it is very iitting that the picnic pay tribute ta bis 20 years' service in Durham County. One ai the most important assets in Agri- culture in Ontario, is aur young people. They are aur future citizens, they will be aur statesmen ai the future and it is ta them that we must look for the welf are of this Province in the years that lie ahead. My bearty commendation is also extended ta The Canadian Statesman, long one ai Ontario's outstanding weekly newspapers. Your publication af a special edition devoted to agriculture and the Durham Federation ai Agriculture. is a mast worthy undertaking. By your interest you are doing much ta bring about a better understanding between urban and rural people. Agriculture bas always been a vital part af Ontario's econamic lufe. Without the farmer, the city-dweller would not eat and with aur urban centres shawing continued growth, the farmer must always occupy a vital place in the general set-up ai lufe. Anather thing for which the Durham Fed- eration is ta be commended, is its plan ai holding montbly meetings in different townships ai the county. This is a most worthwbile plan and helps maintain interest in its important work. May The Canadian Statesinan continue ta take an interest in tbe vital work done by the Dur- ham Federation ai Agriculture and may Ed. Sum- mers, Agricultural Representative in Durham, be long spared ta continue bis energetîc leadership of rural young people. My best wishes toalal and may your annual picnic be a success. THOMAS L. KENNEDY, Ontario Minister ai Agriculture. The Canadian Statesmnan, Bowmanville, Ontario. June 26th,'1950. Dear Sir: We are very glad ta have this oppartunity, through your special edition, ta extend greetings from the Canadian Federation of Agriculture ta the Durham County Federation, and to acknowledge the very useful work this federation is performîng in the promotion of the welfare of the farm people of the county. We alsù wish to express appreciatian for the service The Canadian Statesman is giving in provid- ing so generously af its space from week ta week for the reporting of farm news and the activities of the county, provincial and national federations, and the farm forums. We look upon that as a recogni- tion on your part of the importance of the well-being of the people on the land ta the interests of the entire caunty community. It is fortunate, tao, that this occasion offers us the pportunity of extending aur congratulations ta Mr. Id. Summers, County Agricultural Repre- sentative, who is completing 20 years af service in that position. He bas made his own valuable çan- tribution ta the advancement af agriculture in the county, and the citizens do well ta bonour him at this time. 'Yours sincerely, H. H. HANNAM, President and Managing Director, Canadian Fedleration of Agriculture. Prommnent Citizens Send Best Wishes To Farm Federation RT. HON. JAMES G. GARDINUE Minister of Agriculture Government of Canada COL. THOMAS'L. hÂýNNEDY Ministei- of Agriculture, Prs.Nanaging Director ('dn. Federation of Agriculture MIAJOR JOHIN W. FOOTE Mlember of the Legisiature JOHN M. JAMES Member of Parliament Messages framn Majai Foot. and IvI. James will be found on,.n'" other page of this edition. . I IVOLUME9 ~6 --'y, 6c PER COPY NUMBER 29 U