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THE COLBORNE CHRONICLE, Thursday, January 14th, i9Cu Page Five Northumberland | Farm Forums Adjustment in the number of farms in Canada, was the first topic of a special series on adjustment in farming to be discussed by the Forums. The broadcast, which was presented on January 4th, dealt with the questions, do farmers produce too much or too little? Does part-time off-farm employment befit Agriculture and what effects does it have? Do you think farmers would favour increasing direction and control of farm business by the farm organizations or government in order to help plan the agriculture of the future? In reply to the first question, a substantial number of Forums said it was their opinion that most farmers are producing too much. Some went on to say they were producing too much for the market but too little to make an adequate living. Others said they were producing what was necessary to make a living for themselves and their families. In considering part-time off farm employment, the Forums divided in opinion as to whether or not this would benefit agriculture. Those who were in favour said this was one way of cutting down production and helped young farmers to get started. Quite a number of Forums warned that working away from the home farm caused the farm to deteriorate. When asked if they would favour direction or control, approximately 75% of the Forums said they would favour some direction and many went on to say they preferred this to be done "by farm organizations rather than a government. Plainville and Cobourg Road Forum felt that farmers were not over producing but inter-graters and hobby farmers help to cause surpluses. Mount Pleasant felt that there was some over production in some products, namely grain, hogs and eggs. But as small farmers we have'nt any choice but to increase production to keep up with the high cost of living. Most of the Forums felt that part time, off farm employment does not benefit agriculture. Morganston and Front Road felt that it helped to cause surpluses. Direction from our farm organization boards was favoured by the Forums in Northumberland, but felt that government should enact only the necessary legislation to enable farm-to control their own busin- Cobourg Road asked the question "When by democratic process a simple majority elects a government why is it not enough to enforce a marketing plan. That is the opinion of the Farm Forums in Northumberland. FEED MADE ON YOUR FARM Tired of hauling feed to mill? Don't blame you. Why not let us bring our Feed-mobile to your farm for a really convenient feed service' We'll make top quality feed from ALL the grains and roughages you have available, combined with concentrates and fresh, sweet molasses. We'll save you TIME, LABOR, MONEY and assure you better production! FEEDMOBILE SERVICE PIONEER-CAFERTERIA DEALER Phone 286W Colborne NEW! 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Reeve Dingwall then called on Rev. L. Lovering to take Charge of the Devotional Service. He addressed the Council briefly, read a passage of scripture and closed with a word of prayer. Moved by Honey, seconded by Metcalfe that a hearty vote of thanks be extended to Rev. Lovering for conducting the Devotional Service at the Inaugural Meeting of the 1960 Council. Carried. The Council then adjourned to the Queen's Hotel, Colborne where Mr. Reg. Pacey, on half of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, entertained for dinner Cramahe Council along with Colborne and Haldimand Councils, which was well prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wood and staff. This little get-together with lr neighbours was a very nice gesture. The Council then returned to the Town Hall, Castieton at 2 p.m. and started their routine of business. Moved by Philp and seconded by Massey that a by-law to provide for the appointment and remuneration of certain Township officers for 1960 be now read a first time. Carried. Moved by Honey and seconded by Metcalfe that Rule 23 be suspended for the balance of this session. Carried. Moved by Metcalfe and seconded by Massey that the above by-law be now read and second and third time, signed, sealed and numbered 1090. Schedule Clerk, G. R. Beavis, $1000.00 um; Treasurer, Lorne Darling, $800.00 per annum; Assessor, Leslie Rice, S. Half, $500.00 per annum; Assessor, H. M. Doidge, N. Half $400.00 per annum; Hall Keeper, Alex Clark, $3.00 per sitting; Truant Officer, H. M. Doidge, $75.00 mileage; Auditor, D. M. Peebles, $200.00 per annum; Stock Valuator, J. E. Cooney, $5.00, per call and mileage. Moved by Honey and seconded by Metcalfe that the by-law authorizing the borrowing of certain sums of money from the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Colborne, to meet current expenditures of the Township of Cramahe for the year 1960 be duly passed, signed, sealed and number 1091. A communications was received from the Town of Tilbury ! Community Centres, etc. No tion taken. Orders were then drawn on the Treasurer as follows: Geo. Johnson, ambulance, 42.00; Alex Clark, care of Hall, 3.00; Leslie Rice, expenses Assessor, 15.00; William Mitchell, 1 lamb, 20.00 and D. M. Peebles, Auditor. 200.00. Council did then adjourn to meet the first Friday in February at 1.30 p.m. Ridge Road W.I. j CASTLETON Mrs. Herb Rusaw was hostess to Ridge Road W.I. on Thursday, January 7th, 1960. There being a very small turn out of members mostly due to sick- With the President in the chair the meeting opened with the Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and Lords Prayer. The roll call, the first book I remember reading, was answered by all present. The minutes were read and approved. There being no business to attend to either old or new, Mrs. Honey had charge of the programme on Historical Research and showed a picture of Shiloh Church built in 1963. Mrs. Frank Arthur gave a reading on "The New Cow", Mrs. G. Metcalf, "Just For Today", Mrs. G. Honey, "Little Things" and Mrs. J. W. Evely 'Weight Watching in Reverse". The meeting closed with the Queen and Mizpah Benediction and a social time was spent with a very dainty lunch served by the hostess and helpers. Little Susan Black of Toronto spent last week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Black. Mrs. D. Arkils, Mrs. C. Vanwicklin and Mrs. T. Black accompanied, Mr. and Mrs. R. Baker to visit Mr. and Mrs. L. Vanwicklin at Brighton on Sunday. Mrs. Lawrence Spencer and new baby are spending awhile with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ellis. The W. I. meeting will be held his Thursday night, January 15th, at the home" of Mrs. F. Warner at 8 p.m. Convenor Mrs. H. Welton. There will be travel pictures. Roll Call, how local places came by their name Everyone welcome. The Community Club meeting will be held on Tuesday night, January 19, at 8.30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. F. Warner. All members are urged tQ att- WE BUY RAW FURS RACCOON, RED FOX, MINK Durham Furriers Ltd. 82 King Street W. Cobourg FR 2-9511 DOIT NOW! . . . when skilled men and materials are available. In addition to interior renovations to homes, plants and businesses, there are many other things that can be done to advantage during the winter--maintenance of lawn and garden equipment, electrical appliances, outboard motors and automobiles, as well as dry cleaning of drapes and rugs, replacement of upholstery, etc. WHY WAIT FOR SPRING? For advice and assistance, call your local National Employment Office