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TIT!R.~DAY. MAflC~ 20. 1056 TEE CANADIAN STATESMAN. BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO PAGI THIRTEEN Barn and Livestock Destroyed by Fire at Clarence Tûrner Farm A tragie marning f ire cause-d $40,000 damage ta a barn alang witb the loss ai many prized livestock owned by Clarence Turner and bis son Sam ai R. R. 4. Bowmanville. last Thurs- d!a:y narning. Bownanville Fire Brýgade rushed ta the scene about 1 a.m. but were unable Shorthorn Club Holds Banquet At Bîackstock Blackstock: Eighty-tbree mern- bers ai the Durham County .51prtborn Club enjoyed th e %pquet in the Cartwright Re- cie ational Centre last Wednes- day evening. Fred Trewin, pre- sident af the club wvas M.C. and introduced tbe head table gu est. Gordon Bennett, director af Extension for Dept. ai Agricul- ture, was guest speaker. H-e Ehowed a film ai bis trip :o Europe. Rev. Fred Jackson, TV- rorne, entcrtained with feats of mia gie. The "Country Four", the Newcastle Quartette, gave sev- eral fine numbers. Mr. Harrv Snider, President ai Ontario Shortborn Association spake on Sbortborn business. Several prizes were given out ta the ones witb lucky plates. Mr. Russell Osborne donated a bushel ai iovely apples for the fruit baskets on the tables. The Blackstack Women's Insti- tute received a hearty vote of tbanks for catering ta the ban- quet. ta sobdue tbe blaze wbich is beiieved ta bave * started by the electrical wiring in the barn. Thirty-eight bead ai pure- bred Hereford cattle, forty pigs. twa borses, and a large num- ber ai chickens were destroycd by the f ire. Fortunately the barn and the stock were in- sured. The Turner bousehold werz awakened from tbeir sleep by Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Trewin and Mr. and Mrs. Arnald Lobb w'no had first spotted the fire from the Trewin home at the corner ai Liberty and Concession streets. Since the Turner farm whicb is one-baîf mile east ai thc Boys' Training Scbool is out- side ai the town limits the bri- gade was allowed ta take oniy one of the two iiretrucks and the 600 gallon capacitly ai the truck was used ta prevent Ithe f re from spreading ta the bouse and an adjoining shed. It had started in tbe west end ai the barn and bad spre3dJ ciuickly througb the hay, straw. and dry wooden frame. More than 20 sbeep and 50 chickeîns wvbich were boused in the east ai the structure were rescued by tbe Turners and passing mo- torists. Forbes Heyland, a neighbour ai the Turners had returned home 20 minutes previaus to the time that tbe alarm wa3 sounded but he had seen no sign oi fire. The Bowmanville Detacb- ment ai the OPP made a tbc- rough search ai the area aiter they had been notiiied ai the blaze. Holstein Jersey Guernsey Hereford (polled and horned) Dual Purpose Shorthorn Scotch Shorthoru Ayrshire Whether you have one cow or a hundred, pure- brcd or grade, you get full value for our $5.00 service fee when you breed artificially. For complete information or service, telephone our closest representative between 7 and 9 a.m. MR. DICK WOOD, Bowmanville, MArket 3-3405 MR. JAAN TAAVET, Welcome, 2231 jMR. KEITH WOOD, Orono, 171-R-10 Barn and Lvestock Lost'in Flames A devastating f ire which sent flames and smoke kýept the f lames f romr1reaching the farm house and garage. hundreds of feet into the air completely gutted the barn Thirty-eight head of purebred Hereford cattie, 40 pigs, owned by Clarence Turner and bis son Sam early last two horses and a large number of chickens were also Thursday morning with damages amounting ta over destroyed by the blaze. $40,000. Efficient work by the Bowmanville Fire Brigade -Photo by Rehder For 26th Consecutive Year Durham Wins Seed Judging Competîtion at Spring Show Twenty-six years of unin- terrupted service as Agricul- tural Representative for Dur- ham County, marks an era that could well be said "Ed's era ai contribution - a hall-mark of service". For a man who has contributed so much ta the sum total ai this natian's character, wbich is constituted by the peo- pie wbo live in its variaus cam- munities, bis modern approach belles the far-reacbing impact ai bis office ta the Junior Farmers of Durham Caunty over the past quarter centur;. A fact that 85 percent ai Ed's pupils are now engaged in dif- ferent phases ai farming, well indîcates the value ai bis ser- vice ta this County. 26th Consecutive Win On WednesÉlay, March 21lst, fifty-six boys from eight Coun- ties: D~Irham, Hastings, Lennox and Addington, Northumber- land, Ontario, Peterborough, Prince Edward and Victoria toak part in the Seed Judging Competition at the Central On- tario Spring Show at Peterbor- ough. Each County was entiti --d ta enter ten boys with the three bigh scoring boys camprising each teani. The beautiful Agrico Trophy, donated by the Agricultural Chemicals, Part Hope was won by Durham Caunty. Durham County's boys have won this Quinte Seed Judging Competi- tion twenty-six cansecutive years. This year's teamn score was 1959 out of a passible score ai 2100, Lennox and Ad- dington was second with 1901, followed__by Prince Edward United President Co-ops Says Future Bright- If necessary, United Co-op- eratives ai Ontario plans ta build or acquire refinîng faci!- ities, ta secure access ta sour- ces ai crude ail, and ta own and aperate lake vessels, Art Mus- grave, President ai the argan- ization told a two-day Commo- dity Conference in Toronto las, week. Mr. Musgrave, ini addr\essing the Marketing Conference wbich was called ta review tbe current deterioratian in net fanm incarne and ta find wa'.s BOWMANVI.LLE STORE HOURS For Easter Weekend Open until 9 p.m. Thursday, March 29 CLGSED ALL DAY GGOD FRIDAY Opent unlil 6 p.m., Salurday, Narch 31 Business as usual on Monday, April 42nd Issued by the Retail Merchants Committee of the Bowmanviîîe Chamber of Commerce M third with 1882 and Victoria faurth with 1867. Keen Competition Edward Kowal af Durham County was high boy with a score ai 663 out ai a total of 700. This was Ed's first year il Grain judging. The other teanm members were Ronald Brooks who stood second with 655 and Lawrence McLaugbhin sixth with 641. The standing ai the first sixteen boys was: lst-Ed- ward Kowal, Durham; 2nd - Ronald Brooks, Durham; 3rd- Reid Tarrey, Victoria; 4th - Donald Aylsworth, Lennox and Addington; 5th - John Elliott, Lennox and Addington; 6th - Lawrence McLaugblin, Durham; 7th - Douglas Burnsîde, Hast- ings: 8th-Harold Moffat, Dur- ham; 9th - Tom Hkiff, Prince Edward; 10th Tied - Ronald Sliier, Ontario; and Kenneth Tamîli, Victoria; l2th-Robert May, Prince Edward; l3th - Kenneth Bragg, Durham; 14th -Carlos Cryderman, Durham; 15th - Robert Allun, Durham; l6th-Glenn Prescott, Durham. The tbree winning team mrem- bers each received a cash prizz and a bushel ai registered Gar- ry oats. One bushel was alsa given for the high boy in each class, but the three winningj memnbers had already received a similar prize sa were not ehi- gible for another bushel. Prize Winners Those marked No. 1 recelved, the Grain Prize. Oàts-l Bruce Yake, Ontariol County-150 Perfect Score; 1 Murray Hockley, Ontaria-SO; af stemming this trend, said, "We realize that net farm in- carne has shrunk during the past five years. We do flot dlaimi ta have ail the answers, but using the co-aperative technique or mutual seli-help) halds out a ray of hope for' bard pressed agriculture in the tomarrows."1 The U.C.O. President said' that it would appear that the1 raie "of United Co-operatives, af Ontario is dual-first, as purchasing agent ta reduce costs; second, as marketing agent ta obtain the best pas- sible price for aur product." In reviewing some oi the ac- complishments ai U.C.O. in a- sisting the farmer reduce bis buying and selling casts, Mr. Musgrave said that U.C.O. op- erated a commission house ati the Livestock Exchange int To- ronto; through its eleven creameries it produeed 20 peri cent ai the butter made in On- tario and through a co-ordinae- ed program the products of these creameries were beingn sold under a brand name and under rigid quality contral. corn- difions; and that the arganiz-- tian bas extensive livestock ieeds. commercial fertilizer, and petroleum pragranis. 0f tbe future, Mr. Musgrave predicted this: "United Co-op- eratives plans ta increase the quantity ai livestock feed pro- duction. We plan ta increase facilities for production (4 plant food as rapidly as is prac- tical, and pioneering if advis- able, in liquid fertilizer. "We plan to continue -ta ex- pand the provision ai petroieumj praduct oi highest. uality; if, necessary, ta build or acquire' refining facilities. ta secure ar- cess ta sources of crude ail, and ta own and aperate lake ves- sels. Do you know that conversa- tion is one ai the greatest pleasures in lufe? But it wants leisure. - William Somerset Maugham. Deai Stock Eemoved Hitbest Prices Pald 24-Hour Service TELEPHONE COLLECT COBOURG FR2-3721 NICK PECONI PETERBOROUGH RI 2-2080 Lawrence McLaughiin, Durham -150. Barley-1 Paul Heagle, Hast- ings-1 47. Wbeat-1 Carlos Cryderman, Durbam-141; Ronald Brooks, Duriuam-141. Red Claver & Alfalfa-1 Don- ald Ayieswartb, Lennox & Ad- dington-145; Edward Kowal. Durham-146; Reid Torrey, Victoria-145. Weeds & Forage Seeds - 1 Reid Tarrey, Victoria-92 out ai 100; John Elliott, Lennox & Addington-92; Kenneth Bragg Durham,-92; Edwaard Kowal, Durham - 92; Harold Moffatt, Durham-92. E. A. Summers, wbo coached tbe Durham boys, is justlv proud ai their excellent stand- ing. Farmer's Union Family Night At Bîackstock Blackstock: The Cartwright Farmer's Union enjoyed fam- ily night in the Community Hall on Friday evening with 150 persans present. Douglas Mackie, president, was in the chair. After the Queen, comimunity singing was enjoyed with Victor Malcolm leading. A very fine program was presented-two tap-dance. numbers by Sylvia Lawrence; humoraus readings by Mrs. A. Beacock and Mrs. V Malcolmn. Music by Don Prosser. Mr. Per- cy Rowe ai View Lake read some staries and poems ai bis own composition, which were greatly enjoyed. Games for young and older foliowed with each chiid receivIng a gift frorn the Union. Mrs. Adelbert Bea- cock was the winner ai the spelling match. The lucky door prizes xvere won by Mrs. Henry Wotten and Bert Gibson. A bountiful lunch was served bringing a wonderful famnily evening ta a close. YELVERTON Sunday guests afi the Floyd Stinzons ineluèded the Geo. Pr- ges, the Clarence Pages and the Howard Malcolms. Weekend callers at theRay Robinsons and the Ralph Mai- colms were Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don Henderson and family oil Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson of Ott&%va. The Balfour Moores enter- tp.ined Mrs. Sam Sedman, Mrs. Millie Thatcher of Whitby, MrS. Bill Jenkins and Peggy ai Bowý.- manville. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Heaslip were hosts on Saturday even- ing ta Mr. and Mrs. Percy Preston, Mr. and Mrs. Maure Nesbitt and Trevor, Mr. and Mrs. Rae Malcolm of Janet- ville. On Friday evening, Yelver- ton Family Club were guests of the contemporary Adult Club in Bethany as were the Janet- ville graup. A pleasant social evening was enjoyed with Jan- etville group contributing the devotional, Yelverton the pro- gram and Bethany the recrea- tion and refreshments. Messrs. Fred Stacey and Don Johnson have accepted emplo.v- ment with the General-Motors at Oshawa. BETHANY Following a meeting of thel Commissioners of the Manversl Township Municipal Telephone, System last week. Addison Scott was appointed as the new line repair man and night ouierator of the switchboard for the sys-ý tem. Mr. and Mrs. Scott andl family will mave from their farma home ta the village next week. Friends will be pleased ta know that Mr. William Hannah FARM MORTGAGE LOANS -To buy a farm -For major improvements -To buy equipment or stock Victoria and Grey TRUST COMPANY 437 George St. Peterborough 1 a *Mi I is home fromn Peterborough Hospital and making good pro- gress iollowing his recent oDera- tiori. Mr. and Mrs. H. MNeM'\ýaton, Peterborough, were weekend guests with Mrs. Ina Palmer. Mr. and Mrs. Ber, Monk, Pet- erborough, visited with Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Monk on SundaY. The sympathy of the commnun- ity is extended to Andrew Wat- son, Mrs. Lillian Millbv and Mrs. Bristow Taylor. in the death of their sister. Mrs. Franeis Segar of Peterborouzgh. on Saturday. Ivan St. John, Toronto, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Edrnunds on Sunday. The Ladies' Good Luck Lodge held a successful vrogressive euchre party in the Orange Hall on Friday night, with eight tables of players. Prizes for high score wvent to Mrs. Charles Smith and George Smith: conso- lation awards to Mrs. William Phillips and Andy Watson: luck-V door prize ta Mrs. Ross Woods. Lunch was served. The ladies plan a similar event to be held on April 6th. Happiness is neither %with;ii us only, or without us: it is the union of ourselves with God.- Biaise Pascal SEMIDWARF APPLE TREES On E. M. VU, Hl and :V In following varieties: Melntosh, Delicious, North- ern Spyý (Close. Lodi, Early Mclntosh, Gr a ve nst e in, .Joyce, Baxter. Greening, Cortland, Sandow, Stark, Red Rome. DWARFS On E. 31. IX Melba, Delicious, Spy, Cortland, Melntosh, Sandow PRICES Each Each Each 25 250 5&up &up &up Whips, 3 ½ ta 5 ItL 1.20 1.10 1.00 No. 1, 31,à ta 5 ft. 1.70 1.60 1.50 DWARF PEARS On Q. A. Bartlett, Clapp Favorite' No. 1, 3 ½ to 5 ft. 1.70 1.60 1.50 SWEET CHERRIES 'Windsor, Seneca, Early Rivers, Black Tartarian, Schmidt 11/16-mn. cal., 4 ta 6 ft. 1.30 1.20 1.10 PLTJMS Lombard, Burbank. Early Golden, Itallan. Stanley - 1.20 1.10 1.00 Prices are F.O.B. Bowman- ville. Packing at cost, guar- anteed true-to-name. Inspected by the Department of Agriculture N4ARTI'S NUJRSERY BOWMANVILLE, ON?., CANADA Phone: MA 3-5018 THE VILLAGE BLACKSMJTI-I oTday? L1v~9 'r m&suowtt ùt YEARS 0F PROGRESS 'ý HI E H Y D R 0 "'The smith a mighty mnan is he, with large and sinewy hands . .." That's how Longfellow saw him, and how he was regarded by his community. Todav, he doesn't have to he a physical giant, for the smith has a new kind of muscle. 'We can't describe it, for it's invisible. A unit we know as a "kilowatt - hour", lnuscle-power without an equal. Today, the roar of the bellowg and vibrant ring of the anvil are replaced by the hum of motors and the duli thud of the forging ham- nmer. Electrici ty, accomplishing tasks thought impossible 50 years F A MI LY A S S U R E S &go. And who can say what future applications witl be developed? W'ould yau 'venture ta estimate how much electricity wil.l be used ta power machinery in, say, 1975? Ontario Hydro endeavours ta do that every day . . . look into the future .,. . anticipate electric requirernents. Tomorrow's living as well as today's will more and more be rneasured in Içilowatt-hours. It is the aim of Hydro ta provide an adequate supply of electricity. . . so vital ta Ontarjo's farina, homes and industries. YO0U R E LE C TR1C A L FU T UR E Seed Potatoes FOUNDATION A and B SIZE Rural -Russels, Sobagoes, Canso, Keswick, Etc. Potato Growers who are planning to grow potatoes for the chip industry will require good healthy seed. Ail varieties are now available. Prices and quantity Phone RO 7-5427. ýýCLAIRE'S PRODUCE UINITED 2739 Dundas St. West. Toronto 9, Ont. If Doesn'f Cosi - If Pays t. breed your herd artificially through the service of the QUINTE DISTRICT CATTLE BREEDING ASSOCIATION Improved type and production means more profit for you. Service is available for the following breeds: 1 -1 ý THE CANADIAN STATESMAN. BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO PAGE TRMTFM THIYRSDAY. MARCH 29, 1958