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Six COLBORNE CHRONICLE - Thursday. May 251h. 1967 Jots And Thoughts For Northumberland Farmers by A. N. Watson Agricultural Representative SLOGAN -- It takes more than a shoe shine to give some people BEEF -- Northumberland Beef Producers will be visiting feed-lots and cow-calf operations in Oxford County on June 10th. Points of interest will include V. J. Kaufman Farm at Woodstock, the Hartholm Farm at Woodstock, and Dr. W. J. Walker Farm at Woodstock. An educational tour is one of the activities of the Northumberland Beef Improvement Association each year. Mr. Oscar Davey of Cobourg is the 1967 president. NORTHUMBERLAND FARMS -- In 1961 Census, Northumberland County had 2,276 farms with an average size of 162 acres. The 1966 number just published indicates Northumberland has 2,075 with an average of 172 acres. These have been divided again into commercial farms (those selling $1,200 or more worth of farm produce). Northumberland in 1961 had 1203 commercial farms with an average acreage of 209. In 1986 Northumberland had 1203 com mercial farms wit han average-acreage of 209. In 1966 Northr umberland had 1252 commercial farms averaging 219 acres each. DANDELIONS -- Dandelions are very noticeable in lawns at this time of the year. They can be easily controlled, with 2,4-D, but BEWARE. 2, 4-D and related chemicals may severely damage crops of tomatoes, turnips, tobacco, beans, carrots, fruit trees, ornamental pplants and many others. Before spraying OMSIP needs to know... What's new in your family ? Those important events in your family interest OMSIP loo! The Ontario Medical Services Insurance Plan needs your help in keeping your file up-to-date... so that, for instance, you get instant coverage of your new baby...or your own coverage when you turn twenty-one...perhaps even reduced rates if you should lose your income! We suggest you tear out this check-list and keep if handy-and do let us know about these changes in your family. A Change of Address. Moving's a busy time, but please tako a minute to drop us a line. rried, you'll want to put your wife on your own Birth. Please advise OMSIP within 30 days after the baby is bom, or adopted, so you'll get effective coverage immediately. Otherwise, there's a 3 month waiting period after notification. Turning twenty-one. When a dependant comes of age, he is no longer covered by his parent's contract and must take out his own coverage. Again, let us know within 30 days for continuous coverage, or you must expect a 3 month waiting period after notification. Loss in Income. If your income is reduced or stopped because of unemployment, il ness, disability or retirement, you may be eligible for premium assistance. Please make special application to OMSIP. Old Age Pension. If you are receiving Federal Old Age Security, you do not receive OMSIPcoverage automatically. So ifyou wish to join OMSIP, please apply. Death. Upon the death of a contract holder, the new head of household should notify OMSIP. Please let us know as well if a dependant dies. This information/kept up-to-date in your file, helps make sure your OMSIP claims are settled fast. But whenever you write OMSIP, be sure to include your name, address and contract number: Address all OMSIP correspondence to-OMSIp' 135 St. Clair Ave. W, Toronto 7, Ontario. OMSIP helps payyour doctor bills...OMSIP pays 90% of o.m.a. scheduled fees. your lawn, be sure to survey the area for the prsence of desirable plants which might be damaged by these chemicals. WHEAT -- The Ontario Wheat Producers' Marketing Board has just announced the 1967 minimum price for wheat. This will start at $1.80 in July and rise to $1.90 by next February. The Board maintains this price by buying wheat at the fl oor price and disposing of it on world markets. To finance this operation a deduction of 18c per bushel is made from all wheat sold by producers. ANNUAL GIRLS' CONFERENCE The following 4-H Home-making Club members have been selected t o represnt Northumberland County at the Annual Girls' Conference at Guelph University, June 27th to 30th: Miss Sheila Broad-worth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Broadworth, Rose-neath R.R.I; Miss Elaine Baptist, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Baptist, Coldsprings, R.R. 1; Miss Linda Sharpe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sharpe, Hilton, R.R.I; and Miss Beverly Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Lewis, Hastings, R.R.2. A program is being planned around the needs and interests of 4-H Homemaking Club members with special speakers, exhibits, demonstrations and participation of • club members in discussion. About 200 club members from al Iparts of Ontario will be participating in this nsprng conference. The ams of the Conference are developed into an extrmely vrsatile program. OBITUARY FRANCIS J. USHER Passed away in Cobourg Hospital on Wednesday, May 17th, 1967, Francis Jefferson Usher, born on. October 17th, 1887, oldest son of the late John and Sarah Usher. He was born in Haldimand Township and lived practically his whol life there, except for afew years when he lived west of Cobourg. A good dairy farmer and apple grower, he lived at Wicklow, Eddystone and Fenella areas. An adherent of Wicklow Methodist (later the United) Church, he was Conservative in politics. He is survived by a daughter Ella (Mrs. M. George), Front Road East; a son Charles of Eddystone; and several grandchildren; a sister Florence (Mrs. J. Leeming), Vernonville; four brothers, Bruce and Melville at Wicklow, Milton, Vernonville, and Stuart, Osh- He was predeceased by one sister, Blanche (Mrs. S. Et-cher),Rossmount, and a brother, Nelson, Centreton. Funeral service at the J. M. Blacklock Funeral Home in Grafton was conducted by the Rev. H. E. Parsons, Castleton, on Friday, May 19th at 2.30 p.m. Pallbearers were: grandson Francis Bedding, nephews Robert and John Usher, and friends, Donald Giddings, Harry Cane and Percy Cane.