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~rn4b1~în dt4frai "Durham County's Great Family' Journal" VOLUME 92 SECOND SECTION BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1946 PAGES 13 to 20 ilute to Agriculture Iows Appreciation of Farmers' Wartim Jlob By H. H. Hannam, President, Canadian Federation of Agriculture The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has accepted the pro- posal of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association to join with them in a nation-wide "Salute te Agriculture" during the week of June 17. Many farm organizations across Canada are planning to hold their annual picnics during that week, and it is to be hoped that eventually this week in the year may become established by the method of practice and custom, to be national farmers' week, with possibly one day in the week selected as National Farmers' Day, just as there is a national Labour Day. The Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association has always shown a keen interest in farmer organizations, and in farming in general, and for a very good reason. The average community weekly news- paper editor is very close to the people who make their living from the soil, and generally speaking he has an understandng and appre- ciation of their problems and their way of life. The inauguration of the national "Salute to Agriculture" this year is taking the form of an appreciation of the wartime job done by the farmers of Canada. In 1940, with many thousands of young men and women leaving farms to join the armed forces (a total of 450,000 left the farms during the war to enter the services or to go to war industry), the farmers were faced with the stupendous task of pro- ducing a large volume of the food required by the alied nationsfor their armies and navies and air forces. That the farmers of this Dominion accepted the challenge and met it nobly is amply evidenc- ed by the records. During the five years from 1940 to 1944 inclusive the farmers o! Canada exported overseas more than two million tons of bacon, beef, dairy products and poultry prodcts for the use of our own and allied armed forces and to feed the beleaguered people of Great Britain. In order to do this and meet domestic requirements they stepped up annual hog production to a point 145 per cent abovepre- war production, increased beef production by over 30 per cent, sheep and lamb production by over 30 per cent, total milk production by up to two billion pounds yearly more than in pre-war years, with an increase in cheese production as high as 80 million pounds a year above pre-war production, and butter production by over fifty mil- lion pounds yearly. Having given their best efforts to the task of food production for wartime, farm people are turning their thouglits to the post-war world. They believed that we fought for an opportunity to build a better knd of security and freedom for all men than we have had heretofore. They want to see stability for agriculture on an economic plane that will make it possible to maintain the fertility of the sou and insure a decent livelihood for the number of families required to man our farms and farm them well. Farm people believe that if we were able to apply a general price ceiling in wartime to save us from dis- astrous inflation, we can equally well apply a general floor price un- ,eer farm products to save us from the disasters of deflation. They not believe it is necessary that the bitter experience of the 30's r.ave to be repeated. If regulations and controls are necessary to give security and stability to rural life, our farmers are willing to iaccept them. But better still, they would like regulations self-im- posed as far as possible, and administered largely by officials selected from among themselves. That is what democracy means to them. a • Federation Backs Hospital Drive Appoints Committee to Co-operate The regular meeting of the Dur- ham County Federation of Agri- culture met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Forbes Heyland on June 6th and as usual there was a splen- did attendance. A delegation from the Bow- manville Hospital Board address- ed the meeting asking co-opera- tion in the financing for the new hospital. The Federation express- ed its feeling of the need for this hospital as soon.as it can possibly be achieved and appointed the following to work in conjunction with the Hospital Board, W. Pickle, Art Stainton, A. Morton, Roy McGill, H. Jose, and John Rickard. It was reported that the by-law for the one-half mill membership fee had been passed by Clarke Township, Darlington Township, Hope Township, Cavan Township. Manvers passed the by-law after striking out the clause respecting the Federation auditor. Cart- wright Township laid it over for one month. Neil Mutton was appointed to contact the farmers in the Bow- manvilletarea andereport the re- suit to the Town Treasurer.John Rickard and H. Jose were to in- terview the Newcastle councîl re the passing of the by-law there. The secretary was instructed to attend the convention of Federa- tion County secretaries to be held in Toronto on June the 24th. A report was given on the coun- ty broadcast by M. H. Staples in Peterborough on June the 4th, and the Federation expressed its approval of the work done by the executive in this direction. The folowing committee was appointed to study the constitu- ption and brîng in recommenda- tions for any necessary changes. The Federation is desirous of find- ing a way of linking up more closely with the Forums and the Women' Institutes. n crderlto eiminate the need a arge mailing list mon- S cretary was instructed 'Lo notie se organization whose reprentative has not been at- (ecp the meetings to appoint another person on the board. Much work was done in connet- n with the picnic which is ta be held in Orono on June 2lst. This promises to be the best pic- flic yet. It was also agreed that there will be no more meetings unti] September unless in case o! em- ergeflcy. The Federation decided to dis- continue the grant of $20 per month for the showing of films. A hearty vote of thanks was tenderedlMr. and Mrs. Heyland for their splendid hospitality. C.W.N.A. President's Message to Farmers This message is written on be- half of all weekly newspaper pub- lishers to all of Canada's farmers. Closely associated with rural life as publishers are, they may seem to occasionally forget the import- ance of agriculture's contribution Hugh Templin, LL.D. to the economy of Canada and to themselves. . But such is not the case. The publisher of your weekly paper is more fully in- formed of the problems that be- set you than perhaps any one in the nation. His knowledge of your splendid contribution during the war years, and his good wishes for your fu- ture success in preventing famine throughout the world is best illus- trated in this special issue of his paper that graphically publicizes his opinion of your past achieve- ments. VOICE OF THE PEOPLE I would like to know if the gov- ernment would rent one or mole of the houses on the southend of the Cox farm as it is better th The rentis the same asr cwas five years ago and the price o! houses is twice as much today. Is the man owningaa house that is rented getting a fair deas when he can't get a tenant out s0 he can seil when selling today wouid make up somelo! the loss he has taken? Will the town of Bowmanville rent any of the houses they are putting up? Not if they can sell them, I think. What inducement is there to build under present conditions? A RATEPAYER CANADIAN PRFIDMENT |1 H. H. Hannam President and Managing Direc- tor Canadian Federation of Agri- culture, Ottawa. Born on a farm in Ontario. Taught rural schools in Ontario and Saskatelewan for some years, then attended Ontario Agricul- tural College, from where he was graduated with the B.S.A. degree in Agriculture in 1926. Did agri- cultural journalism for two years, then became education secretary for the Ontario United Farmers. In the summer of 1932 he made a special tour of Denmark and oth- er European countries studying the co-operative movement, fol- lowing which he wrote and pub- lished "Co-operation, the Plan for Tomorrow Which Works Today." In 1933 he became secretary o! the United Farmers o! Ontario, and in 1936 was made secretary of the United Farmers' Co-operative Company, Toronto, estabiishing the organization's publication "The Rural Co-operator." On the organization of the Canadian Fed- eration of Agriculture in 1935 he was made its first vice-president, and four years later became pres- ident, which post he has now fill- ed for six years. In 1943 he was named also Managing-Director of the organization on a full-time ba- sis. He was a member of the Ca- nadian delegation to the Hot Springs food conference in 1943 and to the first FAO conference at Quebec in 1945. He is chair- man o!the Advisory Committee to the Canadian Minister of Agri- culture, and the Canadian Food Board. Whilethandingthe work o! the CanadianFederation he lives on and operates a 126- acre dairy farm close to Ottawa. Be Sure to Remove Matches from Pocket In Clothing Drive Matches may have nothing to doa with conditions in Europe but i they have a lot to do with the National Clothing Collection, ac- i cording to Redverse F. Pratt, ex- I ecutive director for the June clo- thing drive, who warned today a that many Canadians now giving I clothes for overseas relief are lea- i ving matches in the pockets of | coats, trousers and other gar- ments donated to the collection. j This creates a serious fire hazard | in baling and shipment overseas of these clothes, Mr. Pratt warn- ed. "We cannot stress too strongly to .everyone in Canada that mat- ches or anything else that may bem of an inflammable nature should under no circumstances be left in pockets," Mr. Pratt pointed out. "This is most important for it creates a dangerous condition for our people charged with storing, baling and shipping of thesem clothes," he emphasized. Canadians are asked to search all clothing carefully before giv- ing it to the National Clothing Collection. The collection is being conducted !rorn coast to coast from June 17-29. Canadiansare asked to give all the serviceable used clothing they can spare from their wardrobes without replace- ment. Clothes donated will be distributed free of charge amongm people now living in those lands ravaged during the war. Four Phone Workers Awarded Safe Driving Buttons for 1945 Four Bowmanville telephonei workers have recently been awar- ded safe driving buttons for 1945 by the Ontario Safety League. O. D. Fagan received an award wheel without an accident; F. Williams and G. D. Anderson won awards for two years' safe driv- ing and D. T. Allan for one. In all 343 Bell Telephone em- ployees in Ontario have received 'awards consisting o! buttons and certificates inscribed with the number of years of safe driving. Twenty-one o! these awards were for 13 consecutive years' driving o! a Bell Telephone motor vehice without an accident of any kind, 9 for a similar record extending overr12 years, seven for teyears' safe driving, and 11 for a 10-year no-accident record. In 1945 more than 360,000 peo- ple visited the Recreation Centre in Arvida, Que., Canada's alum- inum city. The Story of County Federation By J. J. Mellor, Orono The Durham County Federation of Agriculture is sîrnply a part of a muh larger organzation name- ly the Provincial and Dominion Federation, and soon will be a small part of a world wide move- ment planned to-help agriculture throughout the world. In this larger organization universal needs are to be considered and farmers' interests in the way of marketing, distribution and prices are to be iooked after. Through the Provincial and Dominion un- its the farmers' wants and wishes are made known to the govern- ments concerned. All these larg- er things could not be handled by smaller units such as counties. ,Still there is a big work the county unit can do which would be beyond the facilities of these larger units. It is through the county unit the larger units learn whatisuin the mind of farmers what their difficulties are and the prices they receive for their goods and by getting a cross section of the whole picture can soon know if the farmer as a whole is getting a square deal. By passing this in- formation on to the Provincial and Dominion organizations the County units become a very im- portant cog in a well-organized machine. The County is even more im- portant to the farmers because it is more closely in touch with the needs of all those within its boun- daries. It endeavours to introduce health improvement, better schooling and living conditions. It is interested in the social life of rural people and at the same time keeps its finger on the pulse on theneeds of itskown rural folk and not only makes these needs known but endeavours to form plans to supply these needs. Each County has its ownproblems and no larger unit could even begin to meet or solve them. Durham County Federation has sponsored a Health Survey and is now heartily behind the County Health Unit. It has encouraged education by getting behind the Township School Area plan and also by sponsoring the Film Board showings in our schools. It has done this because it believes in this way better facilities will be made available.for the instruction of the children. At present it is really struggling with a big drainage scheme. It has to struggle because of the lack of suitable machinery and ONTARIO PRIDENT I Kenneth Betzner A Waterloo county, Ontario, dairy farmer, Kenneth B'etzner is serving his second year as pres- ident of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. Brought up on a farm, Mr. Betzner had banking and other business experience be- fore taking up farming on his own account Mr. Betzner attended the international farm conference in London, England, last month. FARM ELECTRIFICATION, a film produced by the National Film Board, about rural electri- fication in Manitoba, should be of interest to all rural communities wishing to bring electricity to their area. tile. Durham County wants to put in about five hundred thous- and tile because it believes in bet- ter farming and the Federation is trying to back this up. Durham County sees in Forums the best way to educate and en- tertain its adults and now is set- ting up machinery for a real drive for more Forums inthe fall. It has discussed a County Com- munity Centre and although it finds this a very big job it is will- ing to tackle it in the interests of the <arming population when the opportunity to do so arrives. As time marches on new prob- lems will arise and it is only through the experiences of today and seeing that the organization 1% strong in membership and in- terest these new problems will be met as they should be, so that all rural people will get the most out of the solutions. 25 Despite Ternfic Od Farmers F.ought to Tip Se aiesto Obtain Victory (Specially Contributed by John Atkins) On behalf of Canadians in the rural areas whose lives are blend- ed with agriculture, the editors of the weekly newspapers of Can- John Atkins ada join in this national tribute to the devoted service of farm men, women and children, in their vi- tai contribution to victoryrand peace. Farm people! We, your neigh- bors, have watched your surpas- sing resourcefulness and unspar- ing labor with wonder and admir- ation. Despite great odds and grave handicaps, in lack of help, in worn and inadequate equip- ment, and the weariness of years, you fought resolutely and victor- iously to produce the food that tipped the scales of victory. Only the figiting forces gave more; few others gave as much. In the face of misunderstand- ing, hampered by disparîties that lured your young workers to the cities, with aching backs, and with M M M M M M M M M M M i M M M 'f M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M hearts anxious for your sons and Women's Institute hearts anxious for your sons and daughters overseas, you carried on and carried through. You were sustained by deep satisfactions that abide with those who in making a life give life. In serving the purposes of Provi- dence by feeding mankind, you know in your inmost selves that -the munitions of mercy are more vital to peace than the munitions o! war. Never has a long-sustained ef- fort deserved more the reward of rest. Never has the world need- ed food more. Although you might say enough and quit, you are seeing the job through. For- tunately there are more workers who may help you. New equip- ment is comiig. Your sons and daughters are returning. We who record your achieve- ments; we whose hopes and in- terests and ideals are fused with yours; we who see that Canada now may serve mankind, as no twelve million people ever before have been privileged to serve; all pledge you our support that jus- tice in your labors may enable you to make Canada count greatly in the councils of peace. We salute your achievements. May Providence bless you in con- tinuing to serve its purposes. M.P.P. FOR DURHAM Hon Dr. R P Vivian JM l. M . J . K. • aa Twice elected to the Ontario Legislature and Durham's first Cabinet Minister, Hon. Dr. R. P. Vivian as Minister of Health and Welfare introduced advanced leg- islation which resulted in estab- lishment of County Health Units, one of the first of which was set up in Durham County. He has since been appointed head of the Faculty of Health and Social Hy- giene at McGill University. Endorsed by Zarmers who ac- corded him the greatest majority ever attained in Durham, Dr. Vi- vian was given fine support by Durham Federation of Agricul- ture in the county health scheme. After resigning his portfolio he continues in an advisory capacity to the present Ministers of the Health Department and plans to visit his constituents during the summer holidays. FARMER AND LEGISLATOR Fred W. Bowen, Newcastle For many years federal Mem- ber of Parliament for Durham County and present Chairman, County Ganaraska Commission, Fred W. Bowen has spent a life- time on the family farm where he has specialized in fat market cat- tile and apple orchards. For years he turned off prime beef on the hoof for the British market prior to the embargo. Women's Institute Plays Large Part by Assisting Farmers In June, 1900, the West Durham Tomen's Institute was first or- anized by twenty women from owmanville, Pontypool, Leskard, olina, Courtice, Newcastle and tarkville. This enterprisingor- 3anization, which grew in 1897 rom the Farmer's Institute, met o discuss the problems and sug- estions pertaining to their omes and community in hopes of )uilding up Durham County and naking it a better place in which o live. Since that time nine more ranches of the Women's Institute ave been formed, Nestleton, 3lackstock, Solina, Hampton, Ty- one, Maple Grove, Orono, New- onville and Kendal. These in- titutes, including the Bowman- rille branch, are working actively n their respective communities, 'et co-operating to form a dis- :rict organization which meets ainually to hear reports, trans- act business and meet represen- :atives from the Women's Insti- :ute Board from Toronto. At the ast district meeting the follow- ing officers were appointed: Pre- ident, Mrs. S. E. Werry, Solina; ist vice, Mrs. Percy VanCamp, Blackstock; 2nd vice, Mrs. Lor- enzo Trull, Hampton; secretary- reasurer, Mrs. Fred Trewin, Blackstock; representative of the West Durham Institute on the Federal Board of W.I., Mrs. O. W. Rolph, Orono. The progi'ammes of the meet- ings in the early part of the cen- tury were of an educational na- ture and were mostly papers which were prepared and given by the members. Topics were chosen such as; Coffee and its In- jurious Effects on Those Who Use It; The Value of Fruit as a Food; Emergencies; Matrimony; Sugges- tions for the Piazza; Making our Work Easier, etc. Refreshments at a meeting in July, 1903, consis- tend oC bread, lemons and sal- mon. Cake, sugar and butter were supplied by the members. The meetings took place in the Council Room, Sons of England Hall and the Royal Templar's Hall. The receipts for the first year were $24.40 and the. expen- ses were $4.45 leaving a balance of almost $20.00 at the end of the first year. The activities of the local Wo- men's Institute during the past 46 years have been varied and ex- tensive. Quotations copied from the past minute books include, "Gifts to the Hospital in 1920-21, valued at $318.93," "Furnishings for the Senior Nurse's Room at the new residence in 1927, cost- ing $75.00," "Shipping a bale of rlothing valued at $135.00 to Hal- iburton in 1927," "Making a spe- cial request to urge all women to vote in September, 1924." Some of the later activities of the local Institute have been: Op- ening a rest room in the Town Hall. redecorating their room and supolying linoleum for the halls Pt the hospital. During the war they made up Ditty Bags for the Navv League, did a ereat deal of knitting for the Red Cross and do- nPted manv hundreds of nounds of jam and honey to the Red Cross for distribution overseas. The officers and members in the year of 1900 included the following: Mrs. James Bradley, Treskard: Mrs. J. W. Soarling, owmanvile;:Miss Ethel Spar- line. Pontvnool: Miss Edith Leask. raninton: Miss F. E. Hiavernft. of rowmranville: Mrs. J. J. Smith, 1'rnniskilltn: Mrs. Thomas Baker, Conna: M"/rs. W. H. P-nrce, New- ,nf+lp: Mrs. J. R. Fisher, New- ictle: Mrs. Tsaac Tahb. Bowman- ville: Mrs. Geo. C. Haines, Bow- manville; Mrs. S. S. Bragg, Bow- manville. At this time when we are re- membprine the Agriculturists and thpir contribution to the welfare of the countrv. let us not foreet the "women behind the men be- hind the plough" and the untir- in, efforts thov have put forth to make this Canada a finer and more prosperous country. HAVE YOU A VICTORY Every extra souare foot o! fer- tu1e Canadian soli cultivated this summer wi nadd to theuDomin- yard flehting famine? Home-grown vegetables will not only nourish the family.a but 0b ssubstituting ouantities of meat. wheat, flour. cheese and eggs will be released for the hunger areas. A new series o! sing-songs is at present under preparation by the National Film Board. to be entitled "The More We Get To- gether". 20 Pages Paying Tribute To Farmers 'e j, Salute To Agriculture Edition PROCLAMATION Salute to Agriculture Week of June l7th, 1946 WHEREAS the Farmers of Canada have successfully fulfilled the expectations of the Allied Governments in supplying food for the Armed Services, and the people of Great Britain during World War II, and WHEREAS they are now being called on to supply the starving peoples of Europe with foodstuffs and to contri- bute in great measure to producing a large portion of the world's needs of food, and WHEREAS, it is felt that this accomplishment of the Canadian Farmers should be publicly recognized by ail. I THEREFORE PROCLAIM a "Salute to Agriculture" during this week of June 17th, 1946, and request ail re- sidents and merchants of Bowmanville to consider and acknowledge the importance of agriculture to the economy of the Dominion of Canada. C. G. MORRIS, Mayor. Town of Bowmanville. GOD SAVE THE KING 1