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SDAY, DECC. l9th, 19406K AAJA4bALiJ~* . UlIVALI .A Fedexration of Agric. Reviews Work of Year at Social Mleeting The second annual pot-luck ban- tivities tending ta better rural quet of the Durham Caunty Fed- amenities. Walter Rundle and eration af Agriculture, held in Walter Reynolds explained that Newcastle Commnunity Hall, Wed- the county Federation would give naeray evening, Dec. 11, brought a grant of $7 ta one member of tatether some 300mebran each Forum toward ýexpenses in Ze éta for a most enj oyable even- attending any of the three short g.Off icers reported on main courses ta be held at Guelph, Lon- Utvities carried on during the don, and Kingston during the Year and outside speakers enlarg- Christmas holidays. ed the picture af the Federation During the evening, Glen Allini to 1ueprvnca adtational contributed pleasing vocal -solos é u ings throug which the which were greatly applauded. mul ton bas'becme the real This very successful get-together aoic*f agriculture in Canada. preceded the annual meeting ta Ghered in graups for the be held in the same hall early in grand pot-luck feast the members January at which a new siate o! later came tagether for the gen- officers will be eiected. eral program. President Weston New officers elected were: Past Banister extended the officiai. wel- president, Garnet B. Rickard; came and in a short address sug- president, Gordon Stapies; lst vice gested that the officers were at ail president, James T. Brown; 2nd times open ta receive suggestions vice president, Robert Armstrong. from Forums in order ta pramote Directors: South Monraghan, Ger- ffectively the generai program af aid Anderson, W. C. Dawson; Cav- te County Federation. an, Harry Kennedy, Earl Morton; Guest Speakers Manvers, Alf. Johnston, Ernest The president intraduced guest Cavano, Howard McMullen, Gea. speaers Noman indaySu-Neais; Cartwright, Carl Wright, spearvsoranduatoinarmu-Ernest Larmer; Darlingtan, Elgin broadcasts and Alex McKinney, Taylor, RusslBrgg; CBrke,; Brampton, former president, On- CariasmlyncHl, EereSotn. tario Federation. Mr. Lindsay led HpMl com loeSat in community singing andi later delivered an inspirationai address. Mr. McKinney told of the im- mense amount of work undertak- en by bath the Ontario and Do- minion Associations wbich very definitely assisted in shaping leg- islation in behali of agriculture. With county units affiliated with the provincial unit and it in turn affiliated with the Canadian Fed- eratian, the result was a co-ordin- ation of views ta which govern- ments bad ta give heed. Moral Aspect S.S. No. 9, Clarke Newcastle Forum members turned out in full force ta the Federation pot iuck supper. A very enjoyable and instructive program followed the supper. Our next Forum meeting will be January 6th at Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Allin's, Fourth Line. Mr. Russell Osborne attended the funeral ai his aunt, Mrs. Stel- la Osborne on Monday. Mr. Lindsay dwelt upon the moral force back of the Federa- tion movement. Ca prig heSalem Federation witha ilcntu- ed of staves he pointed out that ta attain a full level, each stave had December meeting of the ta be firmly in place and at a Women's Association was held at uniform height ta carry full mea- the home of the President Mrs. sure. Community activity and L. Welsh, on Dec. 12. After a constructive measures couid only short Devotional and business rise as high as its shortest stave. period, Mr. Cressweii presided He suggested methods of streng- over the election of these officers: thening the county organization President, Mrs. L. Weish; vice which in turn wouid strengthen president, Mrs. W. G. Werry; the larger, unifying organizations. secretary, Mrs. S. Buttery; assis- Reports tant secretary, Mrs. L. Richards; deci-treasurer, Mrs. R. G. Collacutt; Secretary J. J. Mellor dsrb pianist, Mrs. S. Buttery; assistant ed the diversified projects carried paist, Miss MreClaut on drin theyea. On ofthegroup leaders, Mrs. P. Cann, Mrs. chief innovations was the recent F. Blackburn, Mrs. H. Barrie, * series of lectures on government Mrs. W. Craig; flower committee, which were undertaken ta stim- Mr. W. Cann and Mrs. W. Werry. ulate interest in Farm Forums. He Mrs. Craig had charge of the believed the county Federation programme. Carol Craig iavored was losing out by not developing with a piano solo. Mr. Lawrence a wider Forum movement and hie Savery, a former teacher, showed promised full aid of the Federa- severai interesting and educa- t~nexecutive in forming new tional scund films, which were enjoyed by all. Mrs Craig and A.Money Grant her group served lunch. A.Summers, Agricultural Representative, one of the key figures in organizing the county Who bathes in worldly joys, Federation, aiso spoke on its value swîms in a worid of fears.- as an asset ini promoting local ac-, Phineas Fletcher. PRESTO COOKER Model "40" I, cuit from SPeCial. extra durable, finesi qualty Simalloy. 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Indicator-Weight, wbich clearly shows 5, 10, or 15 pounds pressure, makes possible safe, efficient canning as wel as hû-speed cooking. THME RADIO SHOP smallpox. Ail parents are urged ta bring their children ta take advantage of these services. Aclts are aisa welcomne. Clarke Union Mr. Arthur Saunders visited with friends in Toronto. Mr. Murray Patterson bas ac- cepted a position with the Metai- lic Arts, Orono. Mrs. Bill Campbell formerly Miss Enid Bowen leit Tuesday for British Columbia where she wil join ber husband. Mr. and Mrs\ Jim Patterson, Toronto with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth His attended the Silver Wedding annivers'ary of Mr. and Mrs. Albert His,- Tuesday last.' Our Home and Schooi Club held a very successfui box social at the school on December the 4th. Hampton Mrs. B. Milîson and Mr. Hec- tor Milîson, Mr. Tom Kinsman, Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Orley Chapman, Orono, were visitors at Elmer Wilbur's. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Mtfnday, Mapie Grove, were guests on Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. H. Salter and Mr. and Mrs. T. Salter. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Baison vis- ited Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Baison, Taunton. 1~ The 1946 apple crop in Canada h; bushels, which-is 20 per cent higher t' double the 1945 crop. Surplus apples will be exported ta, Britain, the Uniteo fresh fruit or processed. Maple Grove Mr. and Mrs. Roy Metcali, Base Line, visited friends and relatives in Toronto. Rev. Dr. Fletcher, Oshawa, oc- cupied the pulpit Sunday in the absence ai aur pastor who was sick. White giit service wili be held next Sunday aiternon at the church service, in the form of a cash donation ta the Christmas Cheer Fund for British children. It will also be the final service conducted by the Rev. H. C. Lin- stead, as aur pastor, before leav, ing for Paisley. Master Gerald Brown, New- castle, gave an excellent address at the Sunday School an I"Liquar Advertising"l which was presented in a very able manner and well received. The Christmas meeting ai the Maple Grave Women's Institute was under the leadership of Mrs. W. H. Brown, Convener ai Agri- culture and Canadian Industries. Aiter the business period, she conducted the iollowing program: Miss Susie Laird told the story ai the Christmas hymn, "Silent Nigbt" and several carols were sung. Miss Loryne White sang a beautiful solo, aiter which Mrs. L. C. Snowden gave a talk on Bowmanville Industries and Mrs. K. Summersiord delighted with the sala "White Christmas," About iorty ladies enjoyed a social bah hour. Cadmus Miss M. Langield, teacher at Mahoad's, and ber pupils, ere holding their Christmas concert at Cadmus church an Friday evening Dec. 20th. There wili be special music next Sunday morning at aur Christmas church service. Mr. Staples ai Winnipeg, Man., who used ta live in this vicînity bas been visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Philp, and ather iriends. We are sorry ta report that Mrs. Marvin Nesbitt bas blaad poison- ing in ber toe. Ahl hope she will be better soon. Our W.A. and W.M.S. meeting bas been held over until the new year. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hanna and famiiy, Oshawa, visited Mr. and Mrs. A. Hanna. Haydon Sympathly is extended ta the iamily af the late William Martin in the sudden passirqg ai a beloved husband and father. W.A. met at Mrs. W. Thomp- san's on Thursday. Bible read- ing was read by Mrs. W. Black- burn and the devotianal by Mrs. A. Read. Readings were given by Mrs. Frank Moore, Mrs. T. Cowl- ing and Mrs. Jack Potts. A sel- ection was rendered by Mrs. T. Mountjoy, Mrs. F. Moore, Mrs. W. Thompson and Mrs. A. Beech. Mrs. A. Read piayed a medly o! Christmas carals. Lunch was served by Mrs. A. Beech's group. A donation ai five dollars is being sent ta the Telegram for "Christ- mas Cheer for British Children." Your correspondent wishes to extend ta the Staff and Patrons ai the Canadian Statesman a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. Burketon Mr. Orland Bailey, Toronto, and Miss Ruby Bailey, Oshawa, with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Clark, Bethany, witb Mr. and Mrs. Gea. Carter. Mrs. John Carter and Freddie visited in Toronto. Mr. Chester Hoskin visited in Toronto. Mr. R. Davey attended the funeral in Haliburton ai the late Mr. Jae Bresburn in bis 99th year. Mr. and Mrs. S. Irons and iam- ily moved here !rom Pontypool. Mrs. C. Ashton bas recovered from ber operation in St. Josepb's Hospital, Toronto. Mrs. Trick is also improving. We extend sympatby ta rel- ýs a bumper one toalng 6 jmllio han the 10 year averag e i935 and o the npe<ls of the Cand an mket daughter at Rochester, N.Y. Miss Hayes, Georgetown, was atives of the late Mr. W. Martin guest af Mrs. E. H. Cale. in their bereavement. Mr. W. W. Horn has returned Mr. and Mrs. R. Rowan and iram visiting his brother J. B. family, Enniskillen, at Mr. and Horn, Duttan. Mrs.JohnCartrs.Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hoskin Mrs.JohnCartrs.visited Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hos- Mr. and Mrs. T. Adams and km, Oshawa. family visited Mr. and Mrs. Ras Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ormistan, Oke, Oshawa. Bowmanviile, were Sunday visi- Roy Ashton, Mrs. H. Frick, Mr.I tors with Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Tom Hopeiy were in Toronto. Cornish. W. A. at the home ai Mrs. Ken- Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Horn with neth Roblîn. Mrs. J. Gill presided Mr. and Mrs. Percy Allun, Osh- Mrs. Davey read the Bible lessan, awa. Christmas carols were sung and Mr. and Mrs. M. Yeo, Toronto, a cainty lunch was served by visited Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mrs. Roblin andl her group. Next Yeo. meeting at Mrs. Raymond Da- Mr. and Mrs. W. Hoskin visited vey's in January. Mrs. N . Taylor their daughter, Mrs. M. Heard and gave a talk ai the times in Burke- Mr. Heard, Enniskillen. ton 50 years aga irom ber Miss Gladys Chapman, Toron- -mother's diary, when Mr. William ta, spent the weekend at home. Cowan sold butter in large rolîs Mr. and Mrs. Gea. Farncomb at at 10c a lb., fresh eggs 8c a dozen, W. W. Harn's. sugar 3c a lb., sold by the barrell, Our annuai Christmas concert dried appies 5c per lb. In the dry and tree by the children is be- good department men's caps 25c ing beld this Friday night at the each men's overalîs $1.00 a pair church in charge ai aur public ladies wrappers 50s, MacDonald school teachers. Tobacco 3 plugs for 25c. Mr. Wil- ~A white gift service is being liam John Holmans shipped a held at the Sunday Schaol ses- carload ai turkeys irom the sion on Sunday aiternoan and C.P.R. here and received 7c a lb. special Christmas service in or sold turkeys at an average ai charge ai aur pastor in the even- $1.O0 each. Mrs. Taylor said ing, with Christmas music by the many good tîmes were enjayed choir. Everyane is asked ta came and farmers iived well and hap- and join in the Christmas carol py. service. Dr. Miller and Miss Morlock, Miss Hayes, Georgetown, a de- the public health nutrse, were at partment speaker ai the Women's the schaol Wednesday ta inaculate Institute, conducted eh. off icers against diphtheria and whoop- and members rally an Thursday ing cough. They will visit the aiternoon which was interesting school again on Tuesday, Jan. 7 and heipiul. Representatives were ta, administer these innoculations. present from Sauina. Most'Hazardous 0f WhoI. Y.ar "The Best Present af Aii-Your Presence!" With that slogan as a keynote, the National Safety Council has announced a nationwide cam- paign ta check the huge annual Christmas holiday tali. Statistics prove the Christmas- New Year's holiday season is the most hazardous single petiod af the year. More than three times as many deaths occur during the actual Christmas holidays than on the same days of the week the re- mainder of theyear, according ta the Council. The- normal winter hazards, such as bad weather, slippery roads and longer periods of dark- ness, are increased by heavier tra- THUMR What Does Your Yellow Label Say ? If it runa out in the next few weeks why flot pay for it naw and save 50c. From naw until the end of the year a large numnber of subsoriptions to The Canadian Statesman expire. Double check your label ta see if you are ini this class. This year notices of expiration will flot be sent out until after the first of the year. Double check your label ta see if yau have renewed yaur subsoription. Gif t Subscriptions Agaod way ta salve your gift prablem is ta, send The Canadian Statesman 52 weeks a year. Use the handy coupon below. Christmas gift cards will be sent ta the persan receiving the subscriptian. 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T E'rJ%.7fIARTf . 1 YFGE PAGE FI"E vel and the festive spirit of thej accidendts are intolerable at any holiday season. time, but it seems ta us that dur- The Council's campaign seeks n ;Chitaseo vry one should be especially aware to create in the public mind an of what an accident in the family awareness of the special holiday can mean. hazards, and ta enlist voluntary "The Christmas season is the co-operation on the part of. every famiiy seasan, the time of reunion, individual ta hold accidents ta a of joy in one's chiidren, or draw- minimum this Christmas. ing even dloser the mast funda- The ouncl ephaszed hatmental ties in aur nation. [t is the Couaini tephaefftattruiy a time of happiness.' ofthe camaign bi gthe1final efort "Yet the lighted windows of i dth ert rgth nnaer146traf-e many homes this Christmas wil ficdeah til ow nererta hebe dimmed by the shadow of an 1945 total of 28,600. Such deaths, accident, and many a festive fam- which increased alarmingly after iiy gathering will beedMe an oc- V-J Day brought an end ta driv- casion of sadness. It can and it ing restrictions, were running 30 wili happen too often. But it need per cent over last year at the end not happen! A littie forethought, of the first nine montbs of 1946. a little extra care, will give yaur I"Every thinking persan real- famiiy the best present af anl- izes the importance of preventing your presence." accidents at this or any other __________ time af the year," said Ned H. Dearborn, president of the Coun- Make extra money this Christ- cii. "The deaths, injuries and mas. Use The Statesman Classi- financial loss due ta preventable fied coiumns. Gift Subscription This is a New Renewal