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COLBORNE CHRONICLE - Thursday, March 9th, 1967 s f any Gather to Pay kast Respects JOHN KAISER ( well-known local resident 'or nearly twenty years, John 'ser passed away in St. Ii- hael's Hospital, Toronto, on February 16th. T:)hannes (John, as everyone ' :n w him) was born in Ger-tir ly in 1907, son of Joseph n ■ Lisbeth (Vogel) Kaiser, 5i Bocksiepen, Schlipruthen, V stfalia. John received his •d cation in Germany, spe-i irizing in Poultry Husbandry •tt Eslohe College, receiving 'li? B.S.A. degree. Ta 1930 John and his sister name to Canada and settled in Or< ssy, Prince Edward County. His brother, August, who was already in Canada, scon joined him and together they pioneered the poultry business in Ontario. It was while in Prince Edward County John met and married his wife, the former Margaret Kelson of Picton. In the lateW's John and his family, now a daughter Olive, moved t o Kirkland Lake where he worked several years at Macassa Gold Mine. In the spring of 1947 John and Margaret purchased then present property and once a-gain John resumed his poultry work. He soon became widely known in the poultry field winning the North American record for lowest conversion per pound of meat several times. Many of the people in the poultry business today gained their knowledge from the help and untiring effort' of John. No distance was too great if there was anyone he could help in any way. Not only in poultry circles, but in commuity and ciFic life, John's kindly personality, always ready to give of himself, even when health did not permit, won him a host of friends. His cheery smile and ever readiness to do another some kindness will live on in cherished memories of those whose pathways were enriched because of him. His love for Rotary lead him to hold many offices, attaining the office of President during 1965-1966. He was a true Ro- Jots And Thoughts For Northumberland Farmers by A. N. Watson Agricultural Representative SLOGAN -- The biggest room in the rorld is ro mfor improvement. 4-H CLUBS -- Northumberland 4-H Club Leaders met dast week at Brighton. 4-H agricultural clubs will be organized during Easter week. Rural boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 21 are eligible for 4-H work. The 4-H club leaders suggested that an exchange visit be organized with another county or area for one member from each of the calf clubs this year. Mr. Bill Honey of Dartford was re-elected as President of the Northumberland 4-H Club Leaders for another year. PRUNING APPLES -- Dr. Aleck Hutchinson and Mr. Bob Wilcox of Vineland will be in Northumberland County on Friday, March 10th at 9.45 a.m. to conduct a discussion and demonstration n-bout pruning apple trees. This will be held on the farm of Mr. Cy Williams, R.R.2, Colborne, Ontario. Pruning apple trees is always a controversial subject. However, everyone agrees that the treas should be properly trained in in the early life of an orchard. In the event of unfavourable weather, the discussion will take place at the Agricultural Service Centre in Brighton. FARM CONFERENCE -- Mr. Gordon Macklin of Cobourg will be one of the feature speakers at tthe Quinte Farm Conference on Thurs day, March 9th. This two-day conference is being held on March 8th and 9th at the Club Canara in Belleville. Top speakers from all across Ontario will be participating in the two-day program. Mr. Macklin will be discussing "The Big 3 in his Silo". He is one of two farmers in Northumberland County that we are aware of who is feeding high moisture corn this year. LEADERSHIP DAY -- Anyone holding office in a farm organization is invited to particpate in a leadership day to be held at the Agrcultural Service Centre in Brigthon or Tuesday, March 14th from 10 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. The purpose is to instruct people holding offices on how to conduct meetings and how- to more effectively perform the duties that the farm organization has appopinted or elected our farm people to do. CROP PROJECTS -- The Northumberland Soil and Crop Improvement Directors met last week and proposed crop projects for 1967. Some of these projects will include "Grass Control in Corn", "Early and Late Planting of Barley", 'Soybean Plots", "Pure Stands of Alfalfa", 'Popp Up Fertilizers" and new chemicals i crops. LEARMONTH MOTORS FORD - FAIRLANE - FALCON DEALER" "A-l Used Cars COLBORNE Phone 355-2242 tarian, living up to the Rotary motto, Service above Self, with every ounce of hu being. John also loved his Church, being an Anglican. He was President of the Men's Club, a faithful member of the choir, served on the Advisory Board and was always ready to help in any capacity. He was Area Chairman for the TB and Diabetes Association. John loved all sports ana was a member and ardent curler as long as health permitted. Local friends will long remember him riding his horse "Tony" aruond town and giving all the youngsters rides. The high esteem in which he was held was clearly evident by the many floral tributes and large number coming to pay their last respects in one of the largest funerals Colborne has seen. His remains rested at the Templer Funeral Home until Monday, February 20th, when the service was held in Trinity Anglican Church, with the choir in attendance. The Rev. L. M. Ware officiated, assisted by the Rev. C. Aspell of Brighton who read the Lesson, 1 Cor. 15, and the Rev. J. Kiddell of Downsview. The Rev. Kiddell spoke of his friendship with John, of the emphasis on "life" in the burial service, and of John's love of life. Left to mourn are his wife, Margaret; a daughter, Olive (Mrs. H. Sloan), Brantford, also a granddaughter, Sandra Lynne; brothers Franz, Saar, Germany, Alois, who has the homestead, Gut Becksiepen, Germany; sisters Greta (Mrs. K. Euler, Glenburnie, Ontario, Margot (Miss Kaiser), Hollywood, California, Lisbeth (Mrs. K. Brinker, Landau, Germany: and many nieces and nephews. An infant son, Joseph Alex-ader, predeceased him in Kirkland Lake in 1939," also his father, Joseph in 1913, his mo-ther, Lisbeth in 1929, brother Joseph 1914, sister Josephine 1918, brother Wilhelm in 1959, and brother August in 1966. Pallbearers were Ivan Buchanan, Colborne, C. Good, Portland, K. Helmer and M. Pulsford, Toronto, L. Rotte-veel, Colborne, and Wm. Winter, Picton. Rotary mem^rs acted as flower bearers and formed a guard of honour as did members of Trinity Church choir. Rotary President Russell Haynes carried the Rotary banner. Interment was in Union Cemetery, Colborne. Friends from out of town attending came from Brighton. Bloomfleld, Trenton, Picton, Belleville, Cressy, Glenburnie, Kingston, Portland, Pembroke, Cobourg, Oshawa, Port Hope, Campbellford, Toronto, Bowmanville. Thorn-hill, Binbrook, Ilderton and Maple. CASTLETON Mrs. F. Warner Mr. and Mrs. T. Black, Mrs. F Welton and Mrs. F. Warner were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. F, S. Harn-den at Grafton. UNITED CHURCH WOMEN PLAN CENTENNIAL LUNCHEON At the business meeting of Colborne U.C.W. on March 1st with Mrs. Spencer in the chair, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Beatty and family of Trenton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mr?. Harold Warner, The Community Club will meet in the hall on Tuesday, March 21st. Convener Mrs G. Squire and Mrs. F. Warner All are welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gun-tr of Oshawa visited Mrs. D. Gunter on Sunday, Mrs. F. Welton .spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. T. Black. Mr. Gordon Allchurch of Waterloo University was home for the weekend. Mr. Wayne Johnston of Oshawa was home for thc-weekend. There are six student teachers at the school here this week from Toronto Teachers College. Mr. Kingsley Welton, who is attending Carleton University, spent the weekend in ISew York City. plans were made to hold a Centennial Luncheon on April 5th, from 12 o'clock on, the waitresses to be in Centennial costume, if possible. The treasurer, Mrs. ,T. McDonald, reported a splendid balance in the bank. The report from our representative, to the Board of Stewards, Mrs. H. Harnden, was encouraging to those who are hoping for expansion in kitchen facilities. Mrs. A. Dale, membership convener, said there are 51 paid-up members as well as 11 life members. Mrs. E. McDonald's reading on Stewardship answered the question, "Why are Christians responsible for others?" Christ said, "Love one another." An interesting report on the recent U.C.W. Presfoyterial in Brighton was well presented by Mrs. K. Redher. Ladies registering numbered 250. An interfaith evening of fellowship is planned for Sunday, March 12th, beginning at 7.30 p.m. Each lady is asked to bring her husband and a couple from another church. A film will be shown, followed by a discussion period. Light lefreshments will be served by the U.C.W. It is hoped we will get to know our neighbours better. Mr. French explained the purpose of the planning fell-owwship meeting in Cobourg United Church on March 5th ;>nd urged all to attend. WHAT'S NEW in corn production and weed control? You are invited to hear DR. I. BANDEEN Royal Agricultural College, Guelph TUESDAY, MARCH 14th, 8.15 p.m. GLENBURNIE MOTEL BRIGHTON No. 2 Highway Discussion of Corn Root Worm problems Colour Film Refreshments ♦Rej'aT.M, Sponsored by Fisons {Canada) Limited and their Distributors Fisons (Canada) Limited -- 26 Prince Andrew Place, Don Mills, Ontario Irish Taxi Dial 355-2100 $1,000.00 CAN BE MADE GROWING AN ACRE OF CUCUMBERS FOR BICK'S OF CANADA LTD. EVEN THIS AMOUNT WAS TOPPED BY A GOOD NUMBER OF GROWERS LAST YEAR ANOTHER SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN PRICE THIS YEAR FOR INFORMATION KINDLY CONTACT ROSS PHILLIPS BOX 43 BRIGHTON