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RT a FRET REL RT ; paren 7 Ty . Mahe ad Nod HG Ed dR NE aR Ho RAR Ea AR Watch your label; it tells when your expires. Subscription $1.50 per year in advance 6 cents a single cupy Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa. i EDITORIAL "PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 14th, 1946 © Buch is Uo patriot's boast, where'er we roam, his first, best country ever, is at home.--Goldsmith. - SEEKING FOR CAUSES Research has become the centre of modern Every day we hear of some new dis- Here are a few thought. covery, some new invention, typical ones, A radio that can be slipped into your overcoat pocket, Wallpaper that reflects heat, and prevents its escape through the walls, Holoplast, a plastic that is unaffected by water or by normal heat. A power canoe that can stand heavy weather. It has water tight compartments and an engine that can attain a speed of 14 kms. per hour, fuel consumption is very lor, The search for the causes of disease, and the discovery of means of combatting germs, pests, and weeds, is being speeded. All this has become essential to the well-being of humanity. The increase of harmful germs and insects is so rapid that only by scientific methods can the evil tide be turned. Much study: in recent years has been devoted Farmers are becom- ing convinced of the value of what used to be derisively termed 'book learning'. problems have entered into farming today that it is no longer possible to farm successfully just He did not meet the diffi- to agricultural conditions. as dad used to do. culties such as are faced today. This is perhaps most evident conditions of the soil, which may be depleted of its vital elements. Only by soil deficiencies be discovered. The farmer has been compelled to join in the campaign of research, and he owes much to the scientist, whose search for truth compels him to work long hours with in- finite patience, and taking great risks. Ta HOW MUCH CAN YOU FORGET? "The March Readers' Digest article--"How to enjoy a Bad Memory." most significent statement was "Quite literally, a man's memory is what he forgets with." Bible puts it another way--"Forgetting the things that are behind . . . . I press toward the mark." If the memory is cluttered up with a host of facts and figures, or hearsay, and superstitions and fears, it can make life a burden. ) Just now there is so much that is distressing in this changing world, that we cannot afford to If we did, even for a short period, we should be overwhelmed. time to refuse to fill the mind with all the sor- rows of humanity, and see so much that is bad, that we feel hopeless and helpless. remember it all, can be of gervice emergencies and This does not mean that we become indifferent to' human suffering; but it does give us time and inclination to look around us, and persistently and - wisely do our own part in our own way to relieve suffering and increase happiness. Memory, properly trained, is constantly har- vesting and assorting those facts of life which as the daily drama unfolds, and opportunities appear. A "well stored mind" is one.that knows where to look for painful; and can The pleasure. FOOD 8 food subsides on consumers; and So many than the subsides in the changing analysis can the doubt but that in the knowledge required and provides the keynote for thinking the right thing at the right time. Thank goodness, we can forget what has been remember what has given us * 0» UBSIDES DEFENDED Andrew Hebb, in the Rural Co-Operator, defends the ground that all people are by means of the subsides, all "taxpaayers, according to their ability to pay, put the money for food subsides into a pool and from the pool it goes to all users of such essential foods as milk, meat, bread, butter, cheese, pork, - in proportion to use. sides butter would cost eight cents more per pound, bread two cents more a loaf, milk three cents more a quart. "What could be fairer, or more constructive, If it weren't for these sub- ? Compare them with family al- lowances. The principle is the same but the sub- sides are available only to those who spend them on essential health-building, strength-giving foods. family allowances are splendid but there is no many instances they have mere- ly made possible a new hat for mother, a new tire for father's car or made more money available for theatre or even beverage room. also have released money for other purposes but 4 only to a comparatively small extent, sides go into a home only in proportion to the Food subsides Food sub- actual expenditures on the important foood sub- carried a good The portion to needs, The the benefit.s But marked family a It is high molk bottle--are cheque to her," sides; family allowances go into a home in pro- not neressarily in proportion to expenditures, It is optimism to put an extra $60 a year into a home of three people and to assume that the child will get more than a small share of food subsides cannot go into a home except to. do the job they are designed for, to maintain or increase the use of essential foods by the whole family. Food subsides are ear- llowances -- they are available only for their mission, to encourage the family to spend on these essentials. ped with the bread or the butter or sealed in the Food subsides-- wrap- a more effective way of getting money to mother than addressing a government Ontario County Seed Fair "held at Port Perry The attendance was good at the Seventh Annual Seed Fair staged by Ontario County Crop Improvement Association. The exhibits and pro- gram were held in the Port Perry High School, on Friday, March 8th. The morning session was devoted to the judging of exhibits of seed and potatoes by scholars of the Agricul- tural Class of the High School, and members of the Junior Farmers' or- ~- -ganization--and by the offieial judges. The afternoon session was held in the Assembly Hall, and was conducted by Mr. Wilmot Croxall as chairman. He had been a delegate at the recent convention in Toronto; and had been greatly impressed by the wide and forward looking program. An article in the Ottawa Journal set forth the agricultural situation, which the chairman said was well worth reading. Mr. Croxall had some very kind words for Fred Campbell, Ontario County Agricultural Representative. Before calling on Mr, Lloyd Lee, his associate delegate, the chairman stated that because of bad roads and other unavoidable causes, a number of en- tered exhibits had failed to arrive; but those that did come were of good quality. He also said that the names of the seed growers were available to those interested. This he considered important in view of the scarcity of good seed. Mr, Lloyd Ler read extracts from the address of "..e President of the Ontario Crop Improvement Associa- tion as delivered at the Convention. Here are a few notes: 19456 was a bad farming year in Ontario so far as weather was concerned, Yet, in spite of a thirty per cent. reduction in farm . help, there was a forty percent. in- crease in production, Two essential improvements in farming require good pasture, and the eradication of weeds. The growing was advocated of more wheat, early oats, soy beans (there is now a good market for soy beans) and corn, Chemical 2, 4-D was recom- mended for weed destruction; but it must be pure, and the user must fol-' low instruction, Morley Bain, winner in the Junior Farmers' "Public Speaking Contest,' gave a brief address on "Agriculture in Days of Pesce". The gist of his remarks was that the pioneers, with- out conveniences and with crude equipment, laid the foundation of good agriculture. The same spirit should, actuate the modern farmer, with his' greatly improved equipment, and bet- ter knowledge.. It is their business to improve crops and stock. ! Mr. R. J. Bryden, of the O.A.C., Guelph, gave a scholarly address on' soil, in which he told how the dif-' ferent soil elements (mineral and or- ganic) were absorbed by the various crops. Soil is the foundation of agri- culture. As soil goes, so goes the nation. Soil is a national asset, ahd should be treated as such. Because a farmer holds a deed of his farm, he does not have the right to rob the soil. Much. of Mr. Bryden's address was of a technical nature, But some statements of a general nature might be noted. "The speaker considered Ontario! County one of the best for general farming, He defined the open soils | that readily: absorb organic matter, and heavy 'clay that retained the various elements more fully. A soil may become too rich if over fed with clover or manure, In such case the tendency was for the crop to run to straw. The only cure for such a condition was to take more nitrogen out of the soil by crop rotation. In extreme cages of this kind he would even advocate growing corm on the same land two years in succession. 5 Good seed is much more valuable in producing large yleld than a large quantity used in the sowing. Bi Soil analysis is now accurately done, by a modern process which guages the acid or alkaline conditions, The speak- er described the method by which samples are prepared for testing, He startled his audience by answering his own question--'"How much water is required to grow a pound of grain?" , The audience guessed about 10 pounds. The answer was from 360 to 6500 pounds, Mr. Falils spoke of "long term pas- tures". He dealt with the grass seeds that have proved to be most suitable for good pasture. It is estimated that one acre of properly cultivated pasture is required to feed one cow 183 days. The general idea which the speaker put forward was that pasture should be treated, as far as possible, as any other crop. Pasture should not mere- ly be waste swamp land overrun with buttercups and other weeds; but should be a grown crop on' suitable land. Rotating use of psture offers a method of control, The cost of producing such a cultivated pasture is estimated at $10.00 per acre. The profiits are several hundred per cent. if properly managed, THE JUDGING Seed Winners The result in the seed classes, which were judged by R. E. Goodin, potato fieldman in the Crops, Seeds and Weed Branch, Ontario Department of Agri- culture, Toronto, and Frank Marritt of Keswick, were as follows: Oats, early, registered--F. M, Chap- man, Pickering. Fall Wheat--Heber Down, Brooklin; Wilmot Croxall, Uxbridge; Geo. Stone, Blackwater, 8 Oats, late -- Lloyd Lee, Seagrave; Allan Crosier, Blackwater, Oats, early--Wilmott Croxall; Geo. Stone; Armour McMillan, Seagrave; Ivan Norton, Goodwood; Allan Cro- sier; Howard Malcolm and Son, Lo- cust Hill. Oats, Ajax--Morley Bain, Zephyr; Heber Down, F. M. Chapman, W. F., Batty and Son, Brooklin; Lloyd Lee; Burnsell Webster, Port Perrp; Lloyd Smith, Port Perry; Leslie Smith, Port Perry; Harold M. Clark, Uxbridge; Fred Christie, Port Perry. Barley, 6-rowed--Morley Bain; H. Down; Lloyd Lee; Don St. John, Ux- bridge., Barley, 2-rowed-----Howard Malcolm and Son, Spring Wheat -- Howard Malcolm and Son. Buckwheat-- Howard Malcolm and Son, Red Clover--Howard Malcolm and Son, Timothy--Howard Malcolm & Son. Alfalfa--Howard Malcolm & Son. Potatoes, table stock--Ivan Norton; Harold Norton, Claremont; Milburn Meek, Sandford; H. M. Harper and Son, Goodwood. Potatoes, certified, early -- H. M, Harper and Son. Potatoes, certified, late--Ivan Nor- ton; Milburn Meek; Harold Norton; H. M. Harper and Son. Junior Section, Oats--Morley Bain; Rupert Lee, Seagrave; Ivan Norton, OYSTER SUPPER for Reach Tp., Tuesday, Mar. 19 An oyster supper has been arranged for March 19th, 1946, at 7 p.m. until all are served. The tickets for admis- sion to this supper are to be sold if possible before the night of Tuesday, March 19th, and can be obtained from one or two of your neighbours on each concession or near concession. There will be a program and Dr. F. W, Mill- er, B.A. Medical Officer of Health, will speak to us. He is one of four doctors who are carrying on a success- ful Rural Health Unit, in the Counties of Durham and Northumberland. We also intend to organize the Township, as a Federation in support of the already well organized County of Ontario, whose annual nomination meeting was held recently at Man- chester Hall. The spedker for that night was Mr. Milburn, Secretary of the Provincial Federation of Agricul- ture whose address was as follows: "We Canadian farmers have heen invited to participate in a world fed- eration of agriculture and 12 repre- sentatives of the Canadian Federation have been selected to go to London in Nay for this purpose," Mr. Milburn aid. "Before the war', Mr. Milburn said, "consumers didn't realize what food was. They thought it something to buy as cheaply as possible, and they didn't realize the tears and sweat and blood and disappointment that went into that food. They didn't realize how expensive that cheap food was, "Farm organizations used ta be negative", said Mr. Milburn, "We critized the packer, and the govern- ment. Today we are trying to he con- structive. We are trying to see our problems in relation to the problems of the processors, of labor, of business, Maybe we have to compromise a little from the opinion we reached when we were milking and the cow switched her tail in our face. Rarely do you hear at provincial and national levela of the Federation of Agriculture criticism of other groups, "Bit by bit we have built up farm prices, and have justified those prices, and now we are trying to maintain those prices. Another thing we are 'trying to do is to get a simpler form for income tax returns, to have income taxation of a farmers' income on an average income over a five-year eriod, and recognition that the basic reeding herd is capital not income. " "The Ontario Federation has dis- tributed 674 of about 1100 War As- gets trucks distributed to Canadian farmers. I think the price was right. We are hoping to distribute more trucks, "We are now asking for a four-year livestock Bie policy along the lines of the British agricultural price pol- icy," Mr. Milburn said. * 'Barnyard economics' are just about right, but our trouble is to convince other people that we are right... We need facts and figures. We hope to employ econo- mists to do this Tob for us, "Most farmers are critical of labor, but I don't know that we are in a 'position to be critical of labor," Mr. ilburn told the farmers present. Would Jou like labor to be critical of our milk producer organization? In fact, they did criticize us until we ex lained what we were trying to do. e have to be careful, We must steer a middle course, "The rest of the dairy groups have agreed with the butter group that "to go through in 26 there should be a four-cent increase in the price of butter," said Mr, Mil- burn in continuation of his outline of the Federation program. "We have proposed that there should be a national marketing act. We have commended the McGregor cartel report. Some of these cartels have their roots in Germany. Some of them have their roots in Canada. We have recommended an annual farmers' holiday.- We have recom- mended better payment of those civil servants in the provincial and national department of agriculture, = - . "Farm people must invest in organ ization in a substantial way but they must also participate. Santially said Mr. Milburn. "No matter what « political stripe the governments of the future have, the influence that will develop policies within any kind of government is organization. , Labor is organizing. Industry is organized. If agriculture does not organize effec- tively it will lose out. "Where are we going to get the ag- gressive support that our organization needs? For one thing we should give our young people a chance. There should be a businesslike agreement be- tween father and son, so that the son will know what share of the r¢spons- ibility is his, Give the young people a chance too in organizational respons- ibility. We have also to give our women a place, "We have to help to supply the world's food, We have to do some- thing to prevent World War III. The next time it will be total war and we will all feel it. * Perhaps we will have to incorporate into our business lives Christian principles, and perhaps we shall have to get down on our knees, so that our boys and girls won't have ears what we have gone through in the last six." MARRIED GERROW--STEPHEN * The marriage of Ellen Yvonne (Bonnie) Stephen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Stephen, Star City, Sask., to Donald Keith Gerrow, son of Mr. ad Mrs. Frank Gerrow, Scugog, was solemnized, March 2nd, by Rev. F. G. Joblin, at his residence, Port' Perry. For the occasion the bride chose a gown of ice-blue sheer crepe fashioned on princess lines with matching shoulder-length veil and corsage of pink carnations. Miss Joy Stephen, Toronto, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid in rose satin-back crepe with matching veil and corsage of sweet peas. Mr. Anson Gerrow, brother of the groom, was beat man. After a reception at the Grand Cafe, Oshawa, the couple left for a wedding trip to Toronto and Hamilton. On their return they will make their home on Ambleside Farm, Scugog. a. DIRECTORS PAY TRIBUTE In their Annual Report for 1945 to the shoreholders, just published, the directors pays a sincere tribute to telephone workers. They say: "Your directors feel it is worthy of note that the excellent results recorded for the past year have been due in no small degree to the zeal, efficiency and loyalty of your Company's employees. From the many tributes of patrons in all walks of life it Is evident that un- failing courtesy has characterized em- ployee contacts with the public. In- deed, courtesy and helpfulness have become the distinguishing qualities of Bell Telephone workers and have served, during the difficult period of the war and {ts aftermath, to enhance the high regard in which they are held." : Rod & Gun Club A meeting of the Club was held in the Port Perry Armouries on Monday evening and was well attended. Sev- eral new members joined the Club. The spring activities were brought up. There is to be lawn casting as goon as the weather will permit it. The time and place will be announced later, and as additional entertainment, a team will be chosen and a challenge for a similar team from an Oshawa Club for an evening's sport by that committee, Much was said in an. endeavour to having the lake front cleared of the weeds, so as to beautify the water- front. "The buoys which are broken off and submerged in the channel was also discussed, and a request is being made for their removal, and to be replaced by new ones, J These are very hazardous to small eraft, ; The next meeting of the Club will be held in the Armouries on Monday, March 18th at 8 p.m. lage about 1.30 a.m. on Saturday. A SAMUEL FARMER Editor and Publisher Myrtle Station the Sunday morning church service will be held in the church auditorium. We have a nice church and we are proud of it, but during the cold weather the service has been held in the Sunday School room as it so much easier to heat and too, the congrega- tion is always smaller in the cold weather, On 'Sunday morning Mr. Saywell preached from Philippians 3:13-14--But this one thing I do, for- getting those things which are behind and reaching forth to those things which are before. 1 press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." In this life nothing can be attained without effort, Rev. P. L. Jull has called a special meeting of the Official Board of the Myrtle Pastoral Charge -- Myrtle, Raglan, Prospect and Manchester, for Monday evening, March 18th, in the Sunday School room, Myrtle Church. This is a meeting of great importance and interest to the churches and a full membership of the Board is desired. We remind you to be on hand to met "Aunt Minnie from Minnesota", at the community hall, on Friday even- ing." If by any chance you are unable to come out, we will tell you about her and her fun makers next week. Mr. Geo. Obermyer spent a couple of days recently with friends in Listo- well and Hamilton. - Miss Mildred Harrison was a visitor in Toronto, on Thursday of last week. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Saywell, of Oshawa, on the birth of a little daughter in Grace Hospital, Toronto, on Wednesday, March 6th, Masons and their wives of this com- munity attended the annual 'At Home' in Brooklin on Friday night. Mr. H. Stacey captured the first prize for cuchre, We are sorry to learn that Mr. R. Heron had the misfortune to fall a few days ago and break a hip. He is in Oshawa hospital. The C.P.R. carpenter gang hag ve- turned and they are puting new siding on the water tank building. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Davidson, of Oshawa, were guests of Mrs, Harold Stredwick, on Saturday evening. Mr, and Mrs. Wilbur Denison and Friday when they attended the¢ fun- cral of a relative, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Taylor visited their mother, Mrs. William Taylor, on Sunday. She is in Oshawa hospital. Our new station agent, Mr. F. C. Wilson, of Islington, has arrived and is now on duty. ! Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stacey were in the Queen City on Monday. An accident occurred at the four corners at the south end of the vil- Golden Transport truck had pulled in to put a parcel on the verandah of Nottingham's store. Returning to the truck the driver was struck by a north Port Perry lads returning from a was called and later the injured man was removed by ambulance to Oshawa General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs, L. Tordiff of Brook- lin were callers at the David Luery home on Frdiay. Mrs. O. H. Lane was a visitor with Toronto relatives on Monday ad Tues- day. Mrs, E. Moore, of Oshawa, has re- turned home after spending the past week and a half with her daughter, Mrs. H, Hamilton and Mr. Hamilton. Mr. Ed. Dingman of Whitby, was around the village on Monday making his annual call in the interest of the nursery firm for whom he is agent. Miss Helena Grant, Reg. N., Toron- to, was a guest for a couple of days this week, of her brother, John Grant. We are sorry to tell you that Jimmie Cooper ig still on the sick list but we hope he may soon be out again, Harold Bradley celebrated his 21st birthday on Sunday. To help make a pleasant day, Leonard and Joyce and the two wee ones, of Oshawa, were there, also Ross Sweetman, of Port Perry. Mr. and Mrs, R. A. Cox were guests of Toronto relatives over the week- end, Mr, and Mrs. Earl Cook of Oshawa, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cook and two daughter, of Port Perry, were with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W, J, Cook, on Saturday and Sunday, re- spectively. his family over the week-end. & If the weather continues to be mild, Mr, M, Cryderman was home with He is still working near Bancroft getting out lumber for the Cohen Box, Co., of Whitby, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hamilton and children were down to Oshawa on Tuesday night ot see the Ice Folies. - Sm HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Port Perry High School bantams played Cobourg in a basketball match at Peterbor last Saturday afternoon. The team and a few spectators drove to Peterboro to see the game. The game was played and lost by Port Pervy. The final score was Port Perry 18, Cobourg 22. This game was so exciting that Mr. Crane, our Principal, broke both lenses out of his glasses. A show was later -enjoyed by the sport enthusiasts and then they jour- neyed home. Returned Men Defeat School Juniors On Monday a few returned men challenged the junior basketball team to a game. Many humorous instances were enjoyed by the players and the spectators, The returned boys were victorious and won by a score of-- Returned Men 31; School Team 28. SEAGRAVE The Seagrave War Work Group, who are associated with Port Perry 1.LO.D.E. have not more than a dozen workers, The following is an account of the work done in 1945: The work was valued at $133.43; donations to various services $178.77; making a total of $312.20. The work consisted of 150 ozs. of wool knited into socks, ete.; 14 large quilts and 9 crib quilts, 2 shirts, 8 blouses, 10 pairs pyjamas, 38 pairs bloomers, 9 mother's gowns, 19 baby gowns, 16 baby jackets, 9 skirts, 49 pairs boys' shorts, 24 girls' pantie dresses, 15 flannelette vests, 12 girls' gowns, 30 yards flannelette, 20 yards broadcloth, The same group also sent twelve crib quilts to the Fred Victor Mission, in Toronto, These women are now sewing for people of the European devastated areas. The need is very great and anyone who is willing to help will be welcomed. Bruce McCoy who is with the Oc- cupation Forces in the Friesian Is- lands, has received the watch which was presented to his father, for him, at the recent banquet. It was just two weeks on the way. He is well, but it is very cold and food not too 'plentiful. Mr. and Mrs. McCoy join with 'Bruce in thanking all those who" FO membrance. The watch he had taken ooverseas with him has disappeared, Mrs. A. Mitchell were in Toronto on 80 this one was doubly welcome. { A number of Seagrave people had the pleasure of joining with the Union School Red Cross Group in a shower in honour of Reid MacFarlane and his lovely British bride. The gathering took place on Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. MacFarlane. The arrangements were made on short notice so some, who would like to have been present, did not receive word. The evening was spent in games and social chat, also some music pro- | vided by Miss I. King and Mrs. Tobin, Two little girls, Leona Reynolds and Helen Thomas, carried a basket laden with gifts and the following address was read by Mr, Allan Crosier: To Mr. and Mrs. Reid MacFarlane: For many reasons this is a happy occasion for us who are with you to bound car in which were riding three night. First we are glad of an op- portunity to give you these small tokens of our sincere good wishes hockey match. As we understand it, "for 4 long, happy and prosperous mar- the driver of the truck suffered a'ried life. broken leg. Dr. Baldwin, of Brooklin,|too, which make it a pleasure for us But there are other reasons to be with you to-night. In the horrible war just ended you both were in Air Force Blue, and we are glad of this opportunity to wel- in addition, we extend a hearty wel- come both of you back into civilian life again. To you Mrs. MacFarlane, welcome to your new country. We hope you soon will feel it your home, and in this connection we can have no bet- ter wish, than that you like Canada as well as we feel sure Canada will like vou, For you Reid, we have a special greeting--a community expresses in welcoming home from war. one of its own sons, So with the dark days left well be- hind, our wish for you is that you may go on together to a bright and {happy future, in which all good things of-life may come to you. "Union School Neighbors and Friends. Signed, Reid thanked the friends for their Jovely gifts and good wishes, and éx- tended an invitation to all present to visit them, A dainty lunch was served and the guests departed in the wee amall hours, Mrs. Reid MacFarlane arrived last week from Finchley, London, England. ANCHESTER Mrs. Hughes, Toronto, visiting her mother Mrs. Richard Real, whom we regret to say is seriously ill, There was a very good attendance at the World Day of Prayer meeting held in the church onFriday afternoon. The monthly meeting of the W.M.S. was held on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Fred Real, The annual meeting of the Red (Continued on page 4) helped to send him this token of re-_ bes £ . Eo a a A