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4The Canadian Statesman. i3owmanville, danuary 15, 1975 Section Two Duirhaim "Agr-iuNews CORN AND FORAGES FEATURE FARM MEETING At Blackstock Recreation Centre on danuary 3rd, the ighlîgbts of the meeting were discussions "What went wrong with 'the 1974 Corn crop" and 'Wbat about For- ages for 1975".1 Bill Hurst, Crop Specialist from Bright- on, went into details on the production sucb as: proper variety, fertility, weed con- trois, trouble shooting by cbecking on your corn crops throughout the growing sea- son and some of the things to consider to get the maximum at harvest time. During the afternoon Harvey Wright, a former Souls and Crops Spec- ialist, from the area, now working out of the University of Guelph, ikewise discussed frg.He compared imothy and loam; orchard grass wit alfaifa and trefoil. Pointing up that increased production is possible witb these crops but when such is the case, methods of handling the final crop must change. It may be that we wiii have to go to hayiage or various different types of sto rage that may not even be to date, thought of. He did stress the important factors sucb as: soil test to maintaini the proper fertiiity, use of suita ble varieties, insect and weed control and again the proper date -of harvest. A.O. Dairympie, Agricul- turai Representative along wîtb Bey Euls, Horticulture Extension Speciaiist Associa- tion during the year. The ýuse of herbicides, the tests on GnrlInsurance Fire and Automobile Insurance Contact: JOYCE GROOT 623-3958 or 623-5300 varlous varieties of soybeans, oats and bariey were al discussed. Mr. Elîs, in detail, outined the num ber of heat units that we bad and the bearing that this had on the seiection of the type of corn for instance, that sbould be grown. The election of officers and directors was a feature of the day. with ýGeraid Brown of Newcastle as 'President; Glenn Larmer, Biackstock lst Vice-President; Wes Yeilow- lees, Enniskilien, 2nd Vice- President; Secretary-Trea- surer, A). Daîrymple; Past President Harvey Malcolm of danetvilie. Township Direct- ors elected for one year term: Mel Wood, Miiibrook, George Scott: Janetviiie; dim Byers, Blackstock; Arnold Geisber- ger, Oshawa; Wm. Tamblyn, Orono; and Lorne White, Port Hope. Those eiected for two year term: Kari Heeringa, Fraser- ville; Brian Wilson, Janet- ville; John Bonsma; Black- stock;-Ross McMaster, Hamp- ton; Bob Chater, Orono and Lloyd Kellogg, Port Hope. Those elected for a\three y ear term: Wm. Olan, Mili- brook; Wayne Mitchell, Pontypool; Bob Dedong, Nest- leton; Don Rickard, Bowman- ville; Carence Nichols, New castie and John Curreliy of Poliard Farms, Port Hope. A new- committee that was selected this , year was a committee to work with the Ontario County Soul and Crop limprovement Association on the exhibit for the World and International Plougbing Match to be heid in Ontario Counfty in the faîl of 1975. Members of that committee are Glenn Larmer, Wes Yel- howees, Arnold Geisberger, A.O. Dairympie and Gerald Brown. Ail farmers in the County are welcome to join the Durbam County Soul and Crop Improvement Association, wbich incidentally is celebrat- ing its 35th year of service to County farmers. The member- sbip fee is $5.00 and to join the Ci'op Improvement Associa- thon, contact the Secretary- Treasurcr at the Ontario W. E.- LANG Ifyou hav'e 1a îhriiif roIM or if your pres ent ern i i i edof adjustment or repir CaIl 5 765- 98Pz11Loal3 3 i n Oshawa a certified hearing aid audioligist from Eaton's in Oshawa will give a complete audiometrie hearing test and recommend and custom fit the aid that is best suited to your individual needs. There is no charge for this service. Repairs and batteries available for most makes and models. You can use your Eaton's Charge Account Ministry of Agriculture and Food, at 234 King Street, East, Bowmýanvilie. When you be- come a member you will receive copies of Crop Gramns, fact sheets and information regarding special crop tours, bus trips etc., BOB McNAUGHTON LEAVES MINISTRY 0F AGRICULTURE AND FOOD Mr. Robert McNaugbton, a weli known Assistant Agricul- ture Representative for the Ontario Ministry of1 Agricul- ture and Food in Bowmanviile for a littie over a year, who bas been very much involved in the 4-H program and, bas come to know many Juniors and Seniors in Durham Coun- ty.ý Bob wii be ieaving the Ministry of Agriculture to go with a firm in the middle of danuary. I am sure that tbose of us in tbe Ministry of Agriculture and Food wisb him the best of success in bis new venture and I know that we express tbe thanks of al who worked wîtb Bob during the year for the job that bie bas done in Durham County as Assistant Ag. Rep. DURHAM AGRI CALENDAR Tbursdav, January 16 4-H Snowmobii~ Club Meet- ing at Ted Wa'tson's bouse starting at 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 20-22 Ontario Fruit and Vegetabie Grower's Association Annual Convention '- Four Seasons Sheraton Hotel, Toronto. Tuesdny, danuary 21 Crops Day, Eastern Ontario Annual Agricultural Confer- ence, Nepeon Sportsplex, Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa. Tuesday, January 21-24 Ontario Allied Nurseries Trades Association, Four Sea- sons Sheraton Hotel, Toronto. Wednesday, January 22-23 Ontario Soul and Crop Im- provement Association An- nual Meeting, Chateau Laur- ier Hotel, Ottawa. Thursday, January 23 January Station-Tested Boar Sale, Boar Test Station, New Hamburg starting at 2 p.m. Tuesda y,January 28-31 Canada Far Show, Exhibi- tion Park, Toronto. Thursday, January'30 4-H Snowmobile Clu b Meet- ing at Agricuitural Office Boardroom, Bowmanviiie starting at-8 p.m. Friday, January 31 Junior Farmer Provincial Directors' Meeting, MacDon- aid Block, Queen's Park, Toronto at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 1 Junior Farmers' Talent Festival '75, Royal York Hotel, Toronto. Wednesday, February 5 Peterborough Pork Confer- ence, Rock Haven' Motel, Peterborough, startingat 10 a .m. Wednesday, Februzary5 Ontaia Swine Breeders' Assoc., Annual Meeting start- ing at 10:30 a.m., at Coronet Hotel, Kitchener. Tbursday, Februnry 6-8 Canadian Charolais Assoc., Annuai Convention, Sheraton Cavalier Hotel, Saskatoon., Monday, February 17-18 Ontario Plowmen's Assoc. Annual Convention, at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto. Tuesday, February i8 E.B.I. Annual Meeting in OMAF Boardroom, Bowman- ville startîng at 8:00 p.m. WednesdayÎ, February 19-20 Ontario Association of Agri- cultural Societies, Annual Convention, Royal York Hotel, roronto. Tbursday, February 20-21 Ontario Beef Improvement Robert -B. Taylor- Succeeds George E. Gathe rcole as Chcrman of, Robert B. Taylor assumes the Post of Chairman of Ontario Hydro, Wednesday, January 1. He siucceeds Geo- rge E. Gathercole' who retfred. Mr. Taylor joined the Hydro Board of Directors last March as Vice-Chaîrman from the Steel Company of Canada where hie had been Vice-Pres- ident and Treasurer since 1959 and employed by that comp- any since 1949. Prior to that hie was, on the facuity of the School of Business Admrnis- N E' Sincere sympathy is extend- ed to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Edgerton and family on the death of hier mother Mrs. Annie Durward at Bon Air Nursing Home in Cannington. Sympathy is also extended to Mrs. Fred, Farrow, and family, Oshawa, on the death of hier husband and to Mr. Farrow's sister, Mrs. John Mathison of R.R., Nestieton. Mrs. Farrow was the former Evelyn Marlow who was born in Cartwright Township. Mrs. Lawrence Colledge returned home on Friday following a visit with hier sister Mrs. Florence Thomp- son, in Toronto and with ber daughter at Seeley 's Bay. She visited for Sunday evening dinner with lier son the Gordon Cooledge family at Caesarea. On Saturday afternoon Mr. and Mrs.1 Jim- Watts and family with Mr. and Mrs. Grahame Fish. In the evening they were dinner guests of Mrs. Gordon Gîllson. Mr. Herbert R. Vine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Vine, lef t on Saturday, Jan. 4, from Maiton for'the Grand Cayman Islands in the Caribbean Sea. He is spending a month scuba diving in the coral reefs and doing underwater photogra- phy one bundred miles south of Cuba. A number of other students from Graceiand Coll- ege, in Iowa also went on this winter break educationai trip with Herbert. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bowers, John and Brian, Oshawa were evening dinner guests with bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Bowers and Earl. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kelly and Estber, Little Britain, visited on Saturday evenrng with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Heasiip. Mr.-and Mrs. John McKeown R.R. Caledon East were sunday afternoofi visit- ors. In the evening the Heaslips were dinne-: guests of Mr. and Mrs. Don Frew, Alan and Virginia. Presbyterian Ladies' Aid, On T hursday afternoon, Jan. 9, Miss Ruth Proutt wns hostess for the annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid. Mrs. H. Visser, tbe president welcom- ed ail, wîshing tbem a Happy New Year and opened tlhe meeting witb a New Year's hymn and the Lord's prayer in unison. Miss Proutt gave the devotionai reading fromn second'Corinthians 9:6-8. The Bread explanation "A Cheer- fui Giver" from the daily bookiet and readin s' "Facing the New Year" ana"Steward- ship"' from the booklet, "Ster- ling As Silver". Minutes correspondence and financial report were read by the secretary. Assoc. Annual Meeting, Sky- Une Hotel, Toronto. Tbursday, February 20 February Station - Tested Boar Sale, Boar Test Station, New, Hamburg at 2: 00 p.m. Wednesday, February 26 Canadian Sheep Breeders Assoc. Annual Meeting, Royal Connaugbt Hotel, Hamilton. OBITUÂRY GORDON A RICHARDS Employd by General Mot- ors "OCanada Ltd. for 32 years, and retired for seven Gordon A. Richards, passed away Monday, January 6, 1975, in Memnorial Hospital, Bowmanville. In bis 72nd year hie had been iii for a lengthy Construction gang. Interment was in Bowman- ville Cemetery. APT .AOVE CONTRUCTION The Ontario Municipal Board bas given final- appro- Val to tbe Town of NeWeastle ,to spend $50,000 for construc- tion of overbead and under- ground lines to be debentured over 20 years. tration at Western 0O lMr. Tay] Thomas ai from West degree in tration in 1 service, be ern wherg severai yei He was Steering ( governmen Force Hyd year reviev Ontario Hyd'ro, the University Of He took up full-time duties as ýntario, London. Vice-Chairman of Hydro in or was born in St. Juîy. rid was graduated A past member of the tern with a B. Council of the Ontario Instit- Business Admînis- ute of Chartered Accountants, 941. After wartime be was elected a Fellow hn .returned to West- April, 1959. He is also a e be taught for member of the Ontario Econ- ars. omnic Council. a member of the Committee of the Mr. Taylor succeeds Mr. it-appinted Task Gathercole, appointed Hydro Iro during its 21/2 Vice-Chairman in 1961 and v of Ontario Hydro. Chairman i 1966, He is 65. STLETON It was decided to change the day of the meetings to the first Thursday of the month in the afternoon, also to continue- witb the Bîrtbday Box for tbe yer. A spring tea is phanned fo ay 24 in tbe afternoon - more details later., Mrs. Grant Thompson pre- sided for the election of officers wbicb are:- President - Mrs. George Heasiip, lst Vice President - Mrs'. Norman dobnstone, 2nd Vice-President - Mrs. Gordon Gilison, Secre- tary - Miss Ruth Proutt, Pianist - Mrs. Grant Thomp- son. The roll cail was answered with a Bible verse "Bless- ings" A bymn and the Mizpah Benediction concluded this part of tbe meeting. For the pro gram readings were given1 by Mrs. George Wolfe, "Life's Stewardsbip by Mrs. Harry McLaugblin "The New Year. "- Lunch was served by the bostess and assistant Mrs. McLaugblin and Mrs. Fred Dayes voiced the appreciaton. Sunday Services Preshyterianl In the Presbyterian Cburch Sunday morning Mr. Brian Fraser chose "A Recovery of Nerve" as the theme for bis message." In-the Corinthian Church, divisionswere pre- vetng the Cburch there from efetvely serving and wit- nessing to Christ. Paul's answer pointed to the true security of the 'Christian community - Christ and the Message He came to preach,. Our recovery of nerve and mission must be founded on Him. Nestleton Women's Institute On Wednesday afternoon, dan 8, ladies of Nestieton Women's Institute met ha the Nestieton Recreation Centre for their first meeting of 1975. Following the opening Ode and Mary Stewart Collect, Mrs.- Ben Dedong, tbe presi- dent weicomed ail, wisbed a bhappy New Year to everyone. She added that she hoped there would be peace and contentment not only in our bearts but tiiroughout 'the world and may the bonds>of friendship continue to be even stronger witbin the organiza- tion. Minutes of the December meeting and correspondence were read by the secretary Mrs. doe Wygerde and finan- ces were reported. The recent Creative Stitchery pro ject bad been most rewarding witb 12 leaders and 6 groups partici- pating. The, summary day wiil bedanuary 20 at 1 p.m. in the I.O.O.F. Hall at Orono. A letter re the recent change in the Park's Board, was received from Miss Doreen VanCamp Clerk of Scugog. There will be two boards, one for Blackstock and one for Nestieton, The' latter wilh assume the responsibility of the new Community Centre and the Scout Hall (at North Nestleton). Mrs. Ben De dong's name is being submit- ted as the representatuve from the Women s Institute. The annual Christmas letter and * f was received from our ister W.I., the Grove', in England. Mrs. Marshall wbo writes a delightfui letter of tbeir activities is 85. She said ber aim in life bas been to make some one else happy. After 26 years sbe bas returned as the secretary of the Church. Sugar is in very sbort supply. For tbis tbey line up, and i f ucky, may receive one or two pounds. EightCbrstmas Cheer box- es were packed at Mrs. Bower's home wbo also del- ivered tbem. Mrs. Harry McLaughIin sent the Christ- mas cards to former members who have moved from this area. Severai tbank you cards were received with generous donations enclosed.- Miss Ruth Proutt is to procure the iining for the quilt. Mrs. MI. Firlet reported on the seventy-second. annual Centrai Ontario Area Conven- tion which was beid in tbe Royal York Hotel, Dec. 2, 3, 4, Next year they are planning Ladies' Wool Gloves Ladies Fancy Wool Gloves Reg. $1.99 SSpecilal $.44 Pr. Law is a graduate of the Guelph Agricuiturai Coliege and for many years was a successfui agricuituraiist but, from Public School davs he had the talentof being able to draw. From that drawing skili be has progressed to carving. His first venture was a buffalo created from, the drawing. Later be completed a, team of horses witb sleigh.- In bis basment be bas literaily a gold mine of carvings. He bas done a biacksmith-sbop com- plete witb ail the tools also a twentieth century saw-mhlh. At the moment bis projeet is tbe Little Red Sehool. Mr. Law lives alone but be is flot alone as many people continue to cail to admire bis work of art. Foilowing this delightful taik lunch was served by tbe committee in cbarge and Mrs. Fred Dayes expressed the appreciation. Hose Almast Perfect Panty Hase by Burlington. Colars Spruce and Beige 2 pr.,44 Ladies' Full Slips Nylon. Colors White or Nude. Sizes,34 ta 40. Special 2/1.44 It's Better Than Any Sidewalk Sale And By Gosh and By Golly the prices are right at MURRAY JOHNSTON'S 1/2 YEARLY SALE of winter Wear for the quality minded man. Choose from nothing but quality merchan- dise, from our ample stock and treat yourself to the pleasure of being waited on by pleasant salesmen. SALE STARTS FR1. l7th JAN. MURRAY JOHNSTON (Oshawa) Limited '8 Simcoe Street North uprooted but sbould stay in their own home, if at al possible. Meals on wbeehs are proving a boon to tbese folk. The roll cail "Did you hear?. was varied and quite enight- ening such as Did you bear of the danger of aliergy shots, 2. Men's Lib'?, 3. Farm sold, 4. Teaching experiences of a local couple etc. etc. Mrs. Harry McLaugblin, Convener of Citizensbip and Worid Affairs ably presented the Motto, "It Matters Not How Long We Live but How we Live". We have to-day - smile, be agreeable, do not waste time, take time to plan. Mrs. McLaugiin spoke of Lake Scugog. the man-made lake and the involvement that went into the making and the pleasure and service it bas rendered over the years. She concluded witb a poemn written by Doctor Wiliams, "From spoke about a gentleman, Mr. Ivan Law, now eighty-nine wbo resides in Oshawa. Mr. Cleaner I2 Cans in a Pack. 1 can will do a 10 x 12 Rug. 20 oz. Cans Special m2CU$ 1 4 Coffee Mugs White witb Patterned design. Goad value. .441 Phentex Wool Clearing Ruban, only, 3.2 oz. Balils. 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