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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 21st, 1957 $2.00 a year in advance--$3.00 to U.S.A. GET YOUR CARDS NOW FOR COLBORNE LEGION TELEPHONE BINGO! Although in retirement, he was active in many worthwhile enterprises. As a member of the Anglican Church in Canada, his devoted service to Trinity Anglican Church since his residence here will be long remembered and treasured. His interest and competent, skilled leadership with the Colborne Boy Scout Troop was of great benefit. He is survived by his wife, daughter Winnifred of Hollywood, a son Richard of Port Hope. Mr. Symonds rested at the Earle Elliott Funeral Home, Toronto, until 1.30 p.m., Thursday, March 21st. The funeral service was held in All Hallow's Anglican Church. Interment Pine Hills Cemetery. (Held over from last week) MAJOR W. C. SYMONDS GIVE FARMERS FULLEST For the past eight years a resident! POSSIBLE AID of Parliament Street, East Colborne, Walter Oaulier Symonds entered into rest at Sunnybrook Hospital, Tuesday morning, March 19th. Mr. Symonds had been in ill health for some time, hi? condition becoming more serious, he was taken to Sunnybrook Hospital two weeks ago. A retired army officer, he had had a colourful and distinguished military NORTHUMBERLAND LIBERAL ASSOCIATION MEETING The annual meeting of the Northumberland Liberal Association drew a large attendance in Colborne town hall Friday evening, March 15th, 1957. In the absence of the Hon. W. L. Huck, M.P., Niagara Falls, who was to have been guest speaker, Dr. Fred G. Rogertson, M.P., Northumebland, addressed the meeting. Hon. Houck had been recently bereaved by the death of his mother. The election of officers resulted as follows: Wesley Sweet, Campbellford, was supported by the farmers. I Emphasis on the vital necessity, through the providing of government loans, of supporting the basic agricultural industry in this country was made in the House of Commons cently by Dr. F. G. Robertson, Liberal M.P. for Northumberland and parliamentary assistant to Hon. Paul Martin, Minister of Health. The following is the text of Dr. Robertson's speech: Mr. Speaker, I wish to support this amendment to the Canadian Farm Loan Board Act and I would commend the government on introducing it. By it, the authorized capital of the Canadian farm loan board will be increased from $3 million to $4 million but since the Minister of Finance has authority to lend up to 20 times the par value of the outstanding capital stock of the Canadian farm loan board, this will provide an additional $20 million for the operation of the board. Today, private lenders and lending institutions such as banks, mortgage companies and insurance companies can find more attractive fields for their investment and, as a result, they investing a smaller and smaller percentage of their investment funds farm mortgages. The recent action of the Bank of Canada in restraining credit has also had an adverse effect farm credit so that today the Canadian farm loan board, as never before, is the main source of farm credit our country. The amendements which were made to this act last session have been very beneficial, and I would certainly disagree with the last speaker when he says that the Canadian farm loan board is not playing an important function in agriculture. In my part of the country it is well accepted and re-elected President. Vice-Presidents--Layton Rundle of Brighton and Jack Ball of Baltimore. J. C. M. German, Cobourg, was reelected Secretary-Treasurer. In his address Dr. Robertson described the recent budget as a family budget, with benefits for old and young, needy and blind. "The majority of Canadians feel that it is a good way to spend our the dangers of inflation. "We are caught In a dilemma, in a period of inflation", he said, "therefore, it is not the time to reduce personal in- He described the government's loan policy toward farmers, noting that increased amounts of capital were available to farmers under the Canadian Farm Loan Plan, which now has $53 million outstanding in loans to farmers. Under the Farm Improvement Loan Plan, farmers may borrow up to $5,000 for farm or house improvements or to purchase equipment. "The government will go on giving consideration as to how it can improve the conditions of farmers", he MRS. D. S. MINAKER CELEBRATES 90th BIRTHDAY to see that more money is being lent to the farmers than ever before by the Canadian farm loan board and that the amount of each loan has increased. To date the board has lent upwards of $120 million and at the present time has outstanding loans of nearly $50 million. These figures prove without question that the Canadian farm loan board is being of great assistance to the Canadian farmer. I am particularly pleased to note that the time lag between the placing of an application and the granting of an application toy the giving of a loan has been greatly decreased. I think the figures in the banking and commerce committee of last year indicated that 50 per cent of the loans took longer than 50 days; whereas a recent appraisal in the province of Ontario shows that during the present fiscal year 80 per cent of the loans are paid within 40 days. I believe, however, that further progress can be made in this regard and I would urge the Minister of Finance (Mr. Harris) to ask the Canadian farm loan board to do everything possible to cut down the time required for processing these applications. I know of a few isolated cases where there seems to have been an unreasonable delay in dealing with the applications. In supplying credit to farmers at the rate of 5 per cent the Canadian farm loan board is supplying mortgage money at 2 per cent lower than the going interest rate and cheaper than other government agencies. I think this is very commendable indeed and is an indication of the interest of the government in the agricultural industry of this country. I must, however, agree with some speakers who nave taken part in this debate that the board is too cautious in the appraisal of farm property. x The appraisals are invariably made at figures much less than the market value. I would suggest that this matter be approached in one or two ways; either that the maximum loan be greater than 65 per cent of the appraised value or that we have a more realistic appraisal policy. I feel that one or both of these approaches 86th BIRTHDAY is necessary if we are not to unduly PFI FRRATFh restrict farm credit. I would suggest, however, that the providing of farm Mrs William Everden, Little Lake, cre<iit is not the sole responsibility-of on Wednesday, March 20th, had her , the federal government. I think the 86th birthday. Her family marked! Provincial governments have a re-this occasion by a dinner party in her | sponsibihty in this field and we know honour j that some of the provinces are play- Mrs.' Everden enjoys good health,! inS an important part in providing and takes great pleasure watching the j fa™ credlt- television. She and her son William 1 I think the most successful farm reside on their farm. She is able to loan board is that in the province of attend to her household tasks. Her ; Quebec but I would also pay tribute other son, Thomas and family, live j to the junior farm loan plan which is close by. She has one granddaughter, operated bv the government of the four grandsons, also a great grand- province of Ontario. Under this plan daughter and a great grandson. , money is made available to some of During the day she had many cal- the younger farmers of the province, lers, and received numerous cards and I believe that all of the provinces, gifts. Mrs. Everden wishes to thank rot onlv those which have no farm all those who remembered her in any- lean' heard but also thop° that have, way on her birthday. should review the situation to see if The Colborne Express wishes Mrs. they cannot nrovide more credit for Everden continued good health to en- tho farmers of their provinces, joy many more birthdays. j I think that the whole approach to One of Colborne's oldest residents, Mrs. Dan S. Minaker, on Friday, March 22nd, 1957, will attain her 90th birthday. She has lived in this village from Smithfield. Since residing here from Smithfield. Since coming here she has made a host of friends among her neighbours and associates at the Colborne United Church. Mrs. Minaker enjoys good health and still continues to live an active life. She does her own housework, finding time for crocheting and per-suit of other hobbies. Mrs. Minaker has two sons, Alfred of Colborne and Escott of Trenton, The Colpqrne Express extends felicitations andf*est wishes for a Happy Birthday. UNITED CHURCH W. A. The regular meeting of the W. A, was held at the parsonage on March 14th. The President, Mrs, B. Spencer, called the meeting to order with the theme song. Mrs. Keith Redner who conducts the devotional period took as her theme "Adventures with God' Mrs. Ray Mutton read the scripture lesson from Hebrew 11:1-10 ve Mrs. Redner then closed with prayer and hymn 284 was sung. Reports from the corresponding secretary, Mrs. B. Smith; Treasurer, Miss Florence Clarke, and parsonage convener, Mrs. H. G. McKay, • given. Arrangements were completed regarding the Springtime Tea and Sale, April 27th, also a Rummage and Home Cooking sale May 11th. At the close of the business Mrs. Terrell gave her report on the United Nations. Mrs. W. May's group had charge of the programme: poem by Ella Wheel-Wilcox was read by Mrs. May; solo by Mrs. E. W. Rowsome "When Irish Eyes are Smiling"; Reading, "Good Impressions", by Mrs. May; poem by Edgar Guest, read by Mrs. Spencer. Programme closed with prayer. The president, Mrs. Spencer, thanked Mrs. Taylor, who very kindly opened her home for the meeting. The meeting was closed with prayer by the president. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Ray Mutton's group. IGA CARAVAN VISITS COLBORNE On Thursday morning, March 28th an I.G.A. tractor-trailer loaded with oranges and grapefruit will arrive in Colborne. This fruit will be picked from the ctrus groves in something less than forty-eight hours before its arrival here. A very lovely young lady, "Miss Florida Sunshine", will accompany this caravan. This pretty representative from the sunny south will add a great deal of interest to the morning's >roceedings by her charming personality. The Public and High School student will be the Caravan's guests at the- Colborne Town Hall. Here an excellent motion picture in full colour showing the citrus groves, picking and packing operations will be shown. This caravan will also visit Brigh- --*». Port Hop*. »~w™a„„ina. tours are sponsored by the Florida Citrus Growers' Association. COLBORNE ROTARY CLUB (By A. Dove) leen's Hotel, Monday, March 18, 6.30 p.m. Grace and the Queen. The hearty singing of Irish songs "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling", "Sweet Rosie OGrady" and "The Rose of Tralee". Dinner served roast beef followed by apple pie and cheese. Singing of Rotary songs with Mrs. Irvine at the piano. Weekly draw won by Bruce Spencer. Gordon Metcalf donated five dozen eggs to raise funds for a projector. Gordon has that Rotary spirit. Draw for the eggs was won by Al. Dale and Alf. Dove, each got 2V6 doz. Curling in Oshawa won by Graven-hurst Rotary Club. Alf Dove's team also won prizes players as you know were John Kaiser, Alf Minaker and Howard Grosjean. One new member introduced to our club by Pres. Alf Minaker, James (Jim) Small. Nice to have Jim a member. Next week is Dr. John's night watch out you fellows your questionnaires. Flying to Pittsburgh May 15th, Trenton, Colborne, Cobourg and Belleville will be represented. This was Al Dale's night. A film was shown to the members and enjoyed by all. Thanks Al. See you all Monday. MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER FOR BRIDE-ELECT Miss Donnarene Chatterson and Miss Helen Knapp were co-hostesses last Saturday afternoon, March 16th, 1957, when they entertained at Helen's home in honour of the bride-to-be, Miss Marion Davis. Several girl friends who attended High School with Marion were present at Miscellaneous Shower in her honour. This event was arranged by Helen and Donnarene and was a complete surprise to the guest of honour. Marion received many lovely and useful gifts. A dainty lunch was served. She expressed her appreciation to her former school associates for the gifts also to the hosesesses. the farm credit problem should be periodically reviewed by all levels of government in this country and changes made to keep pace with the changing conditions of agriculture. I believe that on the whole the Canadian farm loan board has been most helpful and has plaved an important role in the development of agriculture in this country. COLBORNE COUNCIL (Held over from last week) The regular meeting of Colborne Council was held in the Council Chamber Monday evening, March 11 Members present: Reeve F. W. Harding and Councillors Cotter, Post Armstrong and Spence. Minutes of last regular meeting were read and adopted on motion of Cotter and Armstrong. Mrs. R. Mutton and Mrs. J. Cotter of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Cam-Legion requested permission of Council to hold a tag day for the Navy League. On motion of Post and Spence, the Council gave the necessary permission. Correspondence:-- From Northumberland Music Festival Society requesting a grant. Moved by Post, seconded by Armstrong: That this Council grant the Music Festival Society $25.00.--Carried. From the Ontario Parks Association requesting membership in the Association. From Ontario Recreation Associa-ion requesting membership. From N. & D. Health Unit enclosing report for month of January and a copy of a discussion on "Nurs-Care in the Home, as Part of a Health Unit Program" as presented by members of the N. & D. Health Unit at the annual meeting of the Ontario Public Health Association. From Dept. of Highways enclosing a cheque for $1315.21, the same being the balance of 1956 street subsidy. From Ontario Government enclosing a copy of Hospital Care Insurance as proposed by the government. From the Colborne Women's Institute suggesting a number of items that the Council might consider for the improvement of the Village and the betterment of the residents. On motion of Post and Spence the above correspondence was filed. Mr. W. Lee asked Council for a Kennel Licence to raise hounds and was referred to the next meeting when the Council would have more definite information at hand. Bruce Montgomery requested Council for an increase in the hourly rate for day laborers from 85c to $1 per hour. Moved by Spence, seconded by Armstrong: That this Council agree hourly labor $1 per hour. -- Chief George Biytn reportea mat during the past month' he had issued ms, investigated 2 accidents, 2 break-ins>, 1 stolen car which was recovered, found 2 stores left open and had 5 minor complaints. Reeve Harding introduced two bylaws, one to appoint an Assessor and ie to provide for expenditures on the streets for 1957. On motion of Post and Cotter the by-laws were given their first reading. Moved by Armstrong, seconded by Spence: That the rules governing the passing of by-laws be suspended for this session of Council.--Carried. Moved by Cotter, seconded by Post: That the by-laws be given second reading, naming Wm. J. Troop Jr. as Assessor at a salary of $900 per year and appropriating $5000 as expenditures on streets and bridges of this Village.--Carried. On motion of Spence and Post the by-laws were given third reading, signed, sealed and numbered 821 and 822. Moved by Post, seconded by Spence: That the following accounts be paid: Stokes Cap and Regalia Ltd., for Fire Chief .......................$ 3.90 Cities Service Oil Co., for Town Hall .............................. 45.27 Al's Hardware, supplies for village ...................................... 18.25 For Fire Department ............ 8.50 I Alex. Rutherford, for Fire Department ............................ 5.'10 R. M. McManus, for Fire Dept. 3.34 C. L. Turney, snowplowing ...... 42.50 United Counties, hospitalizat'n 70.00 United Stationery Co., dog tags 12.22 Colborne Lumber Co., cement and lumber ........................... 44.46 Leonard Gordon, stamps, registrations, etc......................... 22.97 Dept. of Health for Insulin .. 1.11 Motor Vehicles Branch, licence for Fire Trucks ............... 4.00 Georpe Blyth, salary as constable ................... 200.00 Fred C Richardson, search of Sheriff's Office 2.50 Bell Telephone Co.. 165, 6.15; 1?. 4 05: 63w. 6.00: 91, 6.35. Total ........ 22.55 Colborne Public Utilities-- 'Street Lights .................... 421.03 Town Hall ........................ 22*1 PWine Rink 19.26 R«>Hef Accounts for March ... 95 86 Vire Department .......... 132.00 ■To* 'Parrell. navroll from Feb. 15 to March 9th 294.80 EASTER SEAL CAMPAIGN MARCH 21 TO APRIL 21 Rotarians. Lions, Kiwanians and the rest of the service club members always seem to be busy attending luncheon meetings and conventions and playing practical jokes on one another in hotel lobbies. But . . . behind all their "madness" is a method. And for some 35 years they have been so dedicated to helping the handicapped child that they have become, as one official of the Ontario Society for Crippled Children put it, "the backbone of our work". Without the backing of Ontario's 218 service clubs and their all-out promotion of the annual Easter Seal sale, the Society and its great and complex work could not function. It was back in Windsor, Ont., in 22 when a few physicians and surgeons with the memtoers of 10 service clubs became appalled at the number of unattended cases of crippled chil-Ontario and decided to do something positive about it. They formed the Ontario Society for Crippled Children which today needs $700,000 to properly look after its growing case load of some 11,000 handicapped youngsters across the province. Months before Easter, in every city, illage and hamlet where a service club exists, members start whipping up enthusiasm as only service club l do. Using Easter Seals at their media, they flood the mails with them and tirelessly follow through with their local canvasses until the final goal is reached. Service club members comprise nearly 100 per cent of the Society' directorate . . . the committees of the Society's five summer camps are service club members . . . the orthopaedic surgeons who spend untold hours operating on crippled children's legs and arms are mostly service club men. Small wonder, then, that the service clubs and Society operate in a sort of partnership and that the whole affair is dedicated to a rehibilitation program second to none in the world. COMING EVENTS Anyone interested in spending Easter Weekend in New York, Phone Port Hope Turner 5-2527. m6,20,27-a3c Trinity Church -- Morning Prayer 9.30 a.m. Lenten Service Thursday at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27th--The Women's Association of Colborne United church will hold the Annual Springtime Tea in the Sunday School Hall from 3 to 6 p.m. Watch this paper for further announcements. m7,14c Modern and Old time Dancing at Cobourg Arena every Sat. nite with Neil Taft and his seven piece band featuring Jack Giddings and his electric organo. Admission 75c. Dancing 9-12. Reserve the date. The Ladies' Auxiliary to Colborne 187 Branch Canadian Legion will hold a Euchre and Cribbage games on Wednesday, April 3rd at 8 p.m. Admission 35c. Refreshments served. SCOUT AUXILIARY AND LOCAL ASSOCIATION (Held over from last week) The combined meeting of the; Scout held at the home of Mrs. Clayton Ferguson on March 11. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. K. Redner, District Commissioner, who read a call to worship for Local Associations. Mrs. Redner reported on a Division meeting she had attended, held at the home of Mrs. Perry in Port Hope. She also announced that Colborne will now be in Central Area instead of Quinte Area as formerly. Our new area commls-'sioner will be Mrs. Thos. Buttery of Bowmanville. Mrs. Spear of Trenton, who has been our commissioner s' Guides were instituted in Colborne is retiring from her position because of ill health. Mrs. Redner paid tribute to the wonderful work done by Mrs. Spear in Girl Guide organization. Moved by Mrs. M. Brown and onded by Mrs. lies that the 5c per guide and Brownie asked for by Local Association headquarters toe paid. This will be used as a Camp Fund to pay expenses of Guides to Centenary Camp next summer. One of these camps will be held in every country of the world where guides are organized. The most proficient guide from our district will be going, expenses paid by this fund, to camp in Switzerland. Unfortunately since Guides are at present not active in Colborne, we will not have an opportunity to compete for this honour. Mrs. W. Williams took charge of Scout Auxiliary business and gave a report on the very successful banquet given the Fathers and Sons last week. She thanked all who had helped and said that the generous collection given by the fathers had almost met the expenses of the banquet. The next meeting, April 8th, will be held at the home of Mrs. D. McLaughlin. !N MEMORIAM SMITH -- In loving memory of a dear husband and father, George Smith, who left us March 25, 1956. There is no parting from those we No distance can divide; For today in memories garden, We still walk side by side. Each dawning day a thought of him At eventide a prayer; And in the hearts that loved him He always will be there. --Lovingly remembered by his wife Nellie and family. c Wednesday, April 24th--A Harmony Spring Ball will be held in the Masonic Temple Brighton, sponsored by Colborne Chapter No. 82 O.E.S. Music by Bus Mitchell and his Dixieland Band, featuring Bruce Mills, Trom-boneist. ml4c Friday, March 29th--A Euchre and Bridge will be held at the Masonic Temple, Brighton, at 8 p.m. under the luspices of Colbome Chapter No. 82 O.E.S. Prizes and refreshments. ml4 The regular meeting of the Northumberland County Historical Society will be held in the Grafton Town Hall on Thursday, March 28th, at 8 p.m. All welcome. m21 Friday, March 22nd, 1957. Dance in Shiloh Schoolhouse sponsored by the Community Club. Inglis Orchestra. Round and Square dancing 9 p.m. ti 12. Admission: Gents 50c. Ladies bring lunch. m21c Saturday, May 11th. -- Rummage Sale and Home Cooking, sponsored by Woman's Association, Colborne United Church. Watch for further particulars. m21tf CHURCH Y. P. S. The United Missionary Young Peo-. es Society was host church to the Youth for Christ showing of the film "Martyred Men" on Monday, March 18th. The service was conducted by Belleville Y.F.C. Director B. Blackwood. Doug Stark of Belleville led in a lively singhsong with Wilbur Leonard of Trenton at the piano. Paul Powers, Belleville, rendered two solos during the evening: "Ivory Palaces" "What Shall I Give Thee Mas-" accompanied by Barbara Seeley. The offering of the evening went towards the fund for the wives of the five missionaries martyred by the Auca Indians in Ecuador in January 1956. Mr. Blackwood related that a thousand young people in one area alone, had been influenced to give their lives for missionary service, also five Christian business men in one city because of the unselfish sacrifice of these young men in Ecuador. Greater interest and effort is being exercised to reach the untold millions still untold. BINGO NUMBERS Bingo numbers drawn up until Wednesday of this week are : (B) 11, 13. 15; (I) 17, 27; (N) 37; (O) 62, 64, 75. The Lord's Day Alliance includes on its Boards members of the Anglican, Baptist, Christian Reformed, Evangelical United Brethren, Fellowship of Evangelical Baptists, Lutheran, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Salvation Army, United, United Brethren in Christ churches. BIRTHS KERNAGHAN--Mr. and Mrs. David Kernaghan (nee Jean Cowie) are proud to announce the birth of a son, James David, at Cobourg General Hospital, Tuesday, February 19, 1957. CARDS OF THANKS Canada's food rules state that adults reauire at least one-half pint of milk daily. DYER-^Mr. R. B. Dyer wishes to express his sincere thanks to all who so kindly remembered him with letters, cards, flowers and calls when he was a patient in Sunnybrook Hospital. A special "Thank You" to his neighbours on Parliament St., East Colborne. x I wish to express my sincere thanks to my friends and neighbours for their kindness and thoughfulness during my recent stay in Cobourg General Hospital and since my return heme.--Mrs. Ann Hill.