WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1948 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE THREE Farmers Ask Old Age Pension Of $55, Cut Rural Health Plan On N ational Scale Stressed As Need By H. Dent Hodgson Canadian Press Staff Writer Brockville, Jan. 28 (CP)--Resolutions urging better rural health services, income tax concessions to farmers and increased old age pension benefits were on the approved Tist today as the 12th annuai convention of the Canadian Feder- ation of Agriculture moved into the last day of a two-day open session, The resolutions passed yesterday called on the dominion government to proceed as rapidly as possible to obtain co-operation of the provinces in setting up a national health service which would benefit urban and rural areas equally. Agriculture as well as organized labor and other groups should be represented in the administration of such a scheme, the resolution add- ed. As one method of increasing ru- ral medical service it was suggested that special departments of rural medicine be set up in the medical faculties of Canadian Universities, with special provision for rural ap- prenticeship with rural practition- eers and government assistance for students, Urges Research 2 Need for further research in ar- thritic and rheumatic diseases and cancer also was stressed and it was urged that the federal government provide grants to further this work and set up at least five hospitals to take care of the estimated 600,000 arthritic and rheumatic cases in Canada. On income tax the convention ap- proved resolutions to petition the federal government to raise the ex- emptions to $1,200 for single per- sons and $2,400 for married persons, compared with the present $750 and $1,500 exemptions. On old age pensions, the conven- tion asked that all persons be paid $55 a month at the age of 65 and that the means test be eliminated. Today the open sessions were to hear a discussion on "a stabiliza- tion plan for Canadian agriculture" in which Dr. David MacFarlane of Macdonald College, Montreal, will take the lead. Others taking part include Prof. W. M. Drummond of the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph. Meetings of the board of direct- ors, closed to the public, were open- ed Monday and continue through Friday, Yesterday the 200 delegates from all parts of Canada heard a wel- coming address from H., H. Han- nam, CF.A. president, a review of government farm policies by Agri- culture Minister Gardiner, and a talk on .Canadian-United States trade relations by Francis Flood, agricultural attache at the US, Embassy in Ottawa. Wheat Increase Mr, Gardiner said the govern- ment phobably would announce in the near future an increase from $1.35 to $1.55 a bushel in the basic wheat price paid to western far- mers. He defended the govern- ment's wheat policy of long-term contracts with Britain and the em- bargo on wheat exports to the U.S. 'The Minister noted that ceilings would be re-imposed on meat prices in the near future and said the new ceilings, based on the higher prices in the contract for meat ship- ments to Britain in 1948, would likely continue for one year. Turning to the butter ceilings imposed last week, Mr, Gardiner said the wholesale ceiling had been set at 67 cents a pound because it was felt any higher price would not assist the farmer, Farmers could and must market butter at a reasonable price with reasonable returns to. the producer and without hurting the consumer. Mr. Flood said that more progress could be made in improving Can- adian-United States relations by farmers of the two countries than by any other groups. Board Favors '(Continued from Page 1) was granted for playground pur- Joses on a temporary basis by ity Council. . G. Disney was delegated to explain the Board's proposal to the Eastview Association: before mak- ing a definite recommendation to City Council. In favoring the site to the south- west of the present playground, the Board was of the opinion that this location would best suit future development of the eastern section between King Street and Bloor Street while being only one block south of the present community. Another factor in its favor was the fact that an area on the op- osite corner to the southeast has en set aside as a future school site, it being considered advanta- geous to have the park area in close proximity to the school. Discuss Charlton Transfer Progress was also made at last night's meeting towards reaching a decision on the" proposed trans- fer of property north of King Street in the vicinity of the Charl- ton Transport Ltd. base. Plans showing two alternatives were presented by the chairman, N. C. Millman, and the Board was requested to be prepared to make a jy at its next meeting, in some two weeks' time, At present, the Charlton proper- ty, which is approximately 165 feet wide blocks the easterly extension of Richmond Street on the south and Colborne Street farther north. The plan originally favored by the Board would give Charlton Trans- 'port an area approximately 130 feet wide on the east side of its property in exchange for strips * wide enough for the extension of the two streets and for a row of lots on the south side of the exten- sion of Colborne Street. Here, how- ever, the firm would be allowed to retain one lot as an emergency exit. The alternate plan, embodying suggestions set forth in a letter from A. W. 8S. Greer, K.C., solici- tor for residents of Cadillac Ave- nue North, would give the firm a strip only some 60 feet wide to the east of its present location. Instead of the city retaining a row of lots on the south side of Colborne Street, however, the Charlton pro- perty would be allowed to extend to the south edge of this street. In order to utilize the area be- tween the eastern limits of the Charlton property and the present houses on the west side of Cadillac Avenue a circling street or "place" would be formed, with an outlet on Cadillac Avenue. Six lots would front on this "place", The Board's proposal, allowing a more easterly extension of the Charlton property, had suggested a small park in the area between this line and the Cadillac Avenue houses. In connection with' their proposal the residents had asked that heavy vehicles be prohibited from using Cadillac. Avenue North. While no decision was made on this aspect of the proposal, it was felt that the city was st "ed in restrieti heavy traffic .o :ertain stre.... FRENCH CARS FOR CANADA Ottawa, Jan. 28--(CP)--The Ot- tawa Journal said in a newspage story yesterday it had learned that as soon as import quotas are set, British and French-made automo- biles will compete on the Canadian market in the low-price field against domestic manufacturers, GUELPH POPULATION UP Guelph, Jan, 28.--(CP)-- Guelph population showed an increase of 720 in the past year and now stands at 25,077, City Assessor Rob- ert Ryndon said Tuesday. Assess- able property in 1947 amounted to $19,051,160 an increase of $951,096 over the 1946 figure. 1 Income Taxes hd Win Rits Ritson Road Public School's skating rink rang with laughter, cheers and a noon as the school's annual skating carnival put speedst st s and on Skating Honors' a # 22 few wintry shivers yesterday after- d characters through their paces. Caught in the top picture is a group of junior girls taking time out from the rink. From left to right, they are: Beverly Cherry, Jacqueline Sandford, Judy Seneco and Marlene Jean Crowell Below, the winners of the senior boys' skating contest line up: left to right, Neil Davis, third place man; Glenn Rutherford, winner of top honors, i ; Don Gangemi ber two ~--Photos by Campbell's Studio Crisp Winter Setting for Ice Events Shouts hop-skipped through the air and skates sprayed ice and snow on happy onlookers yesterday after- noon as the Ritson Road Public School skating carnival rolled ahead in tip-top style. Costume contestants, paraded-- some shyly, some bubbling over with confidence--and speed skat- ing entrants whizzed around the rink encouraged by the frantic urg- ings of their pals. Winners in the costume contests were as follows: Grade I--Diane Yule, first; John Holt, second; Bobhie Gale, third. Grade II--Donna Allman, Hea- RITSON WINNERS (Continued on Page 2) North Simcoe School celebrated its annual masquerade skating carni- val yesterday with bright sunshine streaming down on the.smooth ice surface from a cloudless sky. A cooling northerly breeze went un- noticed by the happy youngsters who took part in speed skating races and generally had fun trying to recognize one another under their masks or make-up. Ruth Robinson and Gordon Mich- ol won Alderman Rae Halliday's prizes .donafed to the girl and boy who gained the most points in cos- tume and racing combined, Other prizes donated by the Home and School Association encouraged the youngsters to turn out in their fin- est fancy dress with the result that all colors of the rainbow were evi- dent in the 'varied costume styles which graced the rink. Miss Marion Swain's grade VI class won the room prize for highest total points, R. A. Jobb, principal of the school, and H. M. Brown were assisted by members of the staff in directing the carnival activities while cos- tume judging was in charge of Mrs, Gordon Davis, Mrs, I G. Tra- vell and Mrs. J. W. Payne. List of the winners follows: Comic Costume, Girls Grades 1.IV -- Loreen Brook, Kathryn Stainton, Pat Rice. Comic Costume, Boys' Grades 1- NORTH SIMCOE (Continued on Page 2) Chamber Speaker Is Outstanding Industrialist R. C. Berkinshaw, C.BEE, one of Canada's outstanding industrialists, who has just returned from a busi- ness trip to Africa, will be the guest speaker at the Chamber of Com- merce general meeting on Friday night, January 30, at 6.30 p.m. Mr. Berkinshaw is vice-president, general manager and treasurer of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Com- pany of Canada, Ltd.,, New Toronto, as well as director and treasurer of the Goodyear Cotton Company, St. Hyacinthe, Que.; director and treasurer, ear Improvement Co. Ltd.; vice-president and direct- or, Toronto Elevators Limited and Easy Washing Machine Compauy Ltd.; director, Crown Trust and Guarantee Company, Bank of Montreal, Mutual Life Assurance Company of Canada, Economic In- vestment Trust Limited, He is also past president of the Ontario Motor League, a director of the Toronto Industrial Commission, president of the Canadian Manus facturers' Association, vice- presi- dent of the Canadian National Ex- hibition, vice-chairman of the exe- cutive committee Corporation . of Trinity University, Toronto, vice. president and director of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Toronto, presi- dent of the Citizens' Research In- stitute of Canada, director of the Technical Service Council, chairman of the advisory board of the Boy Scouts Association, Toronto and was president Polymer Coporation Lim- Hed (a Crown Company) until April Mr. Berkinshaw was called to the Bar of Ontario, Sept. 1916 and practised as barrister and solicitor with the firm of Tilley, Johnston, Thomson & Parmenter, Toronto, 1919-20 and with the legal depart- ment, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. of Canada, Ltd, 1920. He was ap- pointed assistant-secretary the fol- lowing year, secretary and general counsel in 1926, assistant to the president in 1931, treasurer in 1932, general manager in 1933 and vice- president in 1945. He was appointed director-general of the Priorities Branch Depart- ment Munitions and Supply, Ottawa in 1941 and chairman of the War- time Industries Control Board in August of the same year, He was awarded the C.BE., in 1946. Mr. Berkinshaw served in World War I with 124th Battalion, as captain and adjutant, and as major with the 12th Batt, Canadian En- gineers. He received mention in dispatches, : He was educated at Upper Lati- mer School, London, Eng.; Upper Canada College, Toronto; Trinity University, Toronto, where he re- ceived the 'degree of B.A. in 1913; and graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1916. The public generally is invited to attend this dinner meeting and FRANKLIN-SIMON WEAR E § ILAD I 25 ONLY EVENING GOWNS REGULAR UP TO $45.00 To Be Cleared $15.0 20 ONLY UNTRIMMED COA 100% Wool and Camel Hair Must Be Cleared for Spring Stock 34.9 po REGULAR $49.95 in Box and Fitted Styles 64 SIMCOE ST., N..- OSHAWA 248 TELEPHONE hear this outstanding Canadian business man speak on topics which will be of interest to every citizen. Tickets are available at the Hotel Genosha desk and it is hoped that a large attendance will greet this noted speaker. Ice Carnival At Bathe Park Friday Night Looked 'forward to for weeks, the first annual Commun- ity Ice Carnival, will be held at Bathe Park on Friday night of this week under the auspices of the Bathe Park Community Associa- on, The program, which will include skating races, fancy skating, and fancy and comic costume contests, will get under way at 7.15 p.m. and bids fair to attract a large and en- thusiastic group of competitors. A public address system will be installed and Phil Holloway will perform the duties of master of ceremonies. To top off the evening 'there wil be refreshments to help many the inner man combat the ravages of competition and the cold wea- ther. The Bathe Park Community Ase sociation was one of the most ac- tive playground organizations in the city last summer. Already this winter it has sponsored a pee-wee hockey team and secured 12 sweat- ers for members of the team, BEAVERTON GET SEED FAIR The Ontario County Seed Fair will be held at Beaverton on Fri~ day, March 12, it is announced by H. L. Fair, County Agricultural Representative, A number of en- quiries are being received from county farmers regarding seed grain. Some seed cleaning plants have started operations, There is a strong demand for good quality, springer cows for export. Wean- ling pigs are in good demand. Po- tatoes are moving freely. Farmers are busy in the woods getting out supplies of fuel. 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