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The Olds Gazette and Mountain View News 1965-01-07 - 1966-06-30
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Page 8 The Olds Gazette and Mountain View News THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1966 Hog Growers Doing Research . on Alberta Marketing Methods ‘Agriculture Minister Harry E. Strom of Alberta last week an- nounced that the provincial gov- ernment will contribute $82,500 to aid victims of the Veregin bank- rupbtcy. A number of Alberta farm- ers lost close to $250,000 when Veregin, a livestock buying firm, went bankrupt in the fall of 1963. ‘These farmers received about 14 cents on the dollar from the sale of company assets and the bond, In addition to the direct grant, the provineial department of agriculture will guarantee that all producers will be compensated for up to 80 per cent of their losses. Speaking at the annual meeting of the Western Hog Growers’ As- sociation at Red Deer January 20, Mr. Strom said the province will pay 50 per cent of the guaranteed amount, while the remaining 50 percent will be taken out. of the proposed livestock dealers insur- ance fund. Mel Richards of Olds was a dele- gate to the convention. Mel is the area representative for the Western Hog Growers’ Association. Explaining the government’s de- cision to make a direct grant to these producers, Mr. Strom said many producers felt they were being protected by the government by the bonding system and gov- i of dealer busi- nesses, : As such the government decided it must accept some responsibility | for their losses. Mr. Strom added that the insur- ance fund will likely be establish-| before university research on hog marketing is completed. The Alberta Meat Industry Co- ordinating Committee, under the chairmanship of Dr. T. W. Man- ning, two years ago initiated a study of hog marketing in Al- berta as a consequence of the marketing board controversy. Dr. Manning, professor of ag- ricultural economics at the Uni- versity of Alberta, told the meet- ing he was critical of organiza- tions pressing for immediate ac- tion on the hog marketing board question. Suggesting these people should wait until the research is .com- pleted, Dr. Manning said it. ap- pears the people who are the best acquainted with the mark- eting system are largely unsure of the causes and, consequently, of the effects of possible changes. But, he added, some people who appear to have less understand- ing of the system are quite sure what changes should be made. According to Dr. Manning the proposed marketing commission, which would have powers to act as a selling agency and make compulsory deductions ,to pay for this service, would have very little control on the level of prices. Equalizing of bargaining pow- er between producers and pack- ers would require complete con- trol of the product which would entail control over production, time of sale, sales quotas, and control over other meats, he contended. ed with increased license fees on NO EASY SOLUTION a pro rata basis, ranging from | about $100 to $250 per year. | These fees will likely be reduc- ed when the fund reaches a mean- ingful level of about $500,000, he said. HOG MARKETING DISCUSSED | Hog marketing proposals also received a working over at the) Western Hog Growers’ Associ- ation meeting. | Delegates took a definite stand against establishment of a hog, marketing board or commission | 1 Day tp b Saturday, February 19 “While | have great sympathy for any farmer adversely affect- ed by circumstances beyond his control, | feel that too many people are seeking something that will ‘solve all their prob- ems for all time, and | strongly doubt that there is such a thing”. “My major fear,” Dr. Manning said, “is that some action may be taken which not only does not solve the problem but precludes the implementation of any other solution.” Hon. Harry Strom, provincial minister of agriculture, told the meeting delegates he would like to see some definite action taken. ‘Asking for some direction from the group, Mr. Strom said the gov- ernment has four choices. The Agricultural Products Mar- keting Council can call a meeting of repr ves of interested groups to discuss and draw up a paln; they can establish a market- ing commission without a plebis- cite for a trial period; they can hold public meetings throughout the province and ask producers what they want, or they can do nothing. | A (He suggested the fourth alterna- tive should not be used as action should be taken before prices drop again. If prices drop the pressure for a marketing commission or compul- sory board will become more in- tense. he said. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM McLEOD — In loving memory of our mother and grandmother, Doris Ann, who passed away Feb- ruary 28, 1964. S “The world changes year to year, And friends from day to day. But never will the one we love Ann, Ken, Daryl and Judy Sheets. a IN MEMORIAM McLEOD — In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmoth- er, Doris Ann, who passed away February 23 1964. ; “From our happy home and circle God has taken one we love; Borne away from sin and sorrow To a better home above.” Always remembered by Hartley, Mildred, Jimmy and Bobby McLeod. Fire Prevention Suggested As A Fitting Centennial Project by Austin Bridges, Fire Commissioner Fire protecti vise something new every year. We un- derstand that it is possible to de- tect the early stages of fire in a building by means of an electronic eye. On. the other hand it is still not possible to predict what per- sons will do or allow when hand- ling matches or cigarettes. Accord- ing to our fire loss statistics 17 Albertans, both adults and child- ren, died from carelessness with — and. matches during’ 1965. In spite of the many new fuels in common use, gasoline neads the list in cavising fire loss of life. Many people forget that gasoline is an explosive and highly danger- ous liquid if not handled and stor- ed under precise conditions. Eight persons died in Alberta as a result of accidents with petroleum pro- ducts during 1965. After review- ing these statistics and the pres- ent daily fire loss newspaper head- lines, we are somewhat pessimistic about the level of interest and con- cern about the fire loss situation. The fire loss picture in Alberta is very much similar to the situation ry elsewhere in Canada. We are no doubt the most reckless and most fire loss conditioned nation in the world. Isn’t it annoying to have this situation in a country where there are abundant resources to make life both exciting and interesting, and at the same time free from fire danger? Cam it be that built-in safety and product certification are of less account than sales ap- peal. Since we tend to become more and more subject to fire hazards resulting from new mat- | | signs, we ought to give greater attention to construction safety and we learn| © specialized protection. Canadians can well afford this specialized protection. I predict that there will be a greater demand for automatic fire detection, com- partmentation of buildings and other well proven fire protection engineering safe-guards when we become thoroughly disillusioned with the financial burden-of high- er and higher fire losses. Certain- ly national fire waste is even now to such proportions that it is a financial burden to us all, but it is difficult to see any change in prospect. There is hope of high purpose and striving for a strong nation- al identity in Canada’s centennial year. Why not a centennial year with greatly reduced fire losses? It might well be that this could have a good measure of public ap- peal. We have heard plans for a bonfire burning celebration. Why not a centennial fire control pro- ject — CFOP for 1967. I am sure Canada does not want to continue the reputation of a nation having the worst fire loss record. I am just as sure that sound and proven fire prevention meas- ures, if more dramatically present- ed and more rigidly enforced, could change the picture. pa Aluminum is the most abundant metallic element in the earth’s crust forming more than eight per cent of the solid portion of the crust.down to a depth of 10 miles. te o fn this modern age ‘ men. who die with their boots on usually have erials, new processes and new de-| one of them on the accelerator. & emona Mrs. Marion Reid left last week for a six week visit with her daugh- ter’ Mrs. L. Colwell at Victoria. An omission in the last news fail- ed to report that Mr. I. Marchant’s rink won third in the 4th Event of the Farmer’s bonspiel. Mr. George Whitlow, Jr.’s rink won the Curl-o-Rama in Cremona and went on to win at Crossfield. Good curling fellows. ‘Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Reid on the birth of a son Friday, February 4. ; The annual Woodman banquet was held in the Woodman hall on Saturday evening, February 5th. Betty Casebeer’s rink won 4th in the 1st event at the Carstairs ladies’ bonspiel and .Audrey Turn- er’s rink won 2nd in the 2nd event. ’Twas a lucky day for the girls as Mrs. Mable Sherriffs won the $15 draw on Friday. . The Cremona senior hockey team won a game with Sundre last week and the Juniors lost to Crossfield.’ Last Friday evening, February 4th, the senior basketball players played Carstairs at Cremona and both girls and boys won. The Jun- iors played at Carstairs with the girls winning and the boys. losing. The U.CJW. ladies met in the Church Hall last Friday afternoon, February 4th, with Rev. Sawat- sky as guest speaker. (Mrs. Elma and Alice Bird serv- ed a. delicious. lunch. The next meeting will be held on February 25th instead of on March 4th as sewing classes will be held then. Monday. evening, January 31, Mrs. Margaret Haley entertained her crib club at her home. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Leo. Kloberdanz and family of Grande Prairie visit- ed with the Mork family and other friends last week. Mr. and Mrs. David Lashmore and family of Edmonton were Cre- mona visitors with the Hunts and Lashmores last weekend. a The Graham Community Club met last week to plan a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Chris Homister (nee Rosmary Coombes) for Saturday evening, February 19, in the Gra- School. (community centre). (Mr. L. Randolph visited with Mrs. J. Rattray and Grant last week. Mrs. Randolph has been hos- pitalized for several days in Red Deer. The Junior Basketball tourna- ment was held in the. Cremona school last Saturday, February 12. The Cremona girls won the County Berscht's of Didsbury §-A-L-E rice 1:00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. 1 Da 2 Pr trophy. Congratulations to the Jun- ior girls and their coach, Miss Tup- pen. The boys lost but Sundre and Olds both were stiff competition. Better luck next year fellows. The annual meeting of the Credit Union was held in the Community Hall last Thursday evening, Feb. 10. Mr. Norman Whitlow and Mr. A. Hettinger were returned to of- fice as directors. (Mr. Michael Whitlow succeeded Mr. R, Walker on the Credit com- mittee. The members approved plans for an office building. Mr. J. Gillies .was elected president and Mr. A. Hettinger, vice-presi- dent. Mr. R. Haley was returned to office as a supervisor. Mr. Ride- out of Red Deer was guest. speak- er. Best wishes are extended to Mrs. Rueben Bouch who is in the hospital. ‘ The United Church Young Peo- ple and the 4H Chub enjoyed a toboggan party at Roy Luyendyk’s last Thursday evening, Feb. 10 Mr: and Mrs. Russell Haley had a birthday supper for their. son, Mr. Douglas Haley of Calgary, last Friday nirght, Feb. 4, and were pleasantly surprised when their daughter, Mrs. E. Adams (Darlene) and two school age children of Cas- — B., arived for the supper Mr. Bobbie Whitlow, curling with Mrs. Audrey Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Haley Foat,. against an Olds rink, won 2 games in a 2 out of 3 game Brier in Cremona last February 9. Mr. Whitlow’s rink =O go on to play in Medicine —_—_—_o-—___ CARD OF THANKS A sincere thank-you to all fri- ends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy, floral tributes and cards during the recent loss of a dear son and brother. It will al- ways be remembered with deep appreciation. uth & Elmer Peterson, Gladys, Ray McAulay & family Doreen, Ed Halicki & family. gins CARD OF THANKS jWe would like to express our sincere thanks for the thoughtful- ness of all our friends and neigh- bors for cards, floral tributes, do- nations and expressions of sym- pathy in our recent sad bereave- ment of my loving husband and our dear father. It will always. be deeply appreci- ated and remembered. (Phyllis Peterson, Terry, Larry, Douglas and Gregory. y ice if MEN’‘S SWEATERS, Reg. $10.95 to $19.95 HALF PRICE MEN‘S DRESS GLOVES, Lined, Reg. $3.95 to $6.95 HALF PRICE MEN‘S SPORT COATS, Fancy. Tweeds Reg. $19.95 to $42.50 MEN'S TOP COATS, Reg. to $42.50 MEN’‘S SPORT SHIRTS, Short Sleeves, “Arrow” __ HALF PRICE MEN’S WESTERN SHIRTS, Dome Fasteners, Reg. $8.95 HALF PRICE MEN’S SPORT JACKETS, 30 only, Reg. to $29.95 HALF PRICE MEN‘S UNDERWEAR SPECIALS, Clearing odd lines HALF PRICE Eee es a HALF PRICE .. HALF PRICE MEN’‘S PANTS, Broken sizes and styles ___----- HALF PRICE MEN’S CAR COATS & escapee phe COATS ~ ee pee kK CUT BOOTS, Reg. to $16.95 ___----- MEN’S HI eg a MEN‘S CURLING BOOTS, Warm Lined MEN'S SNOW BOOTS, Waterproof, Reg. $10.95 HALF PRICE MEN’S OXFORDS, Less than Half Price $5.00 pair 3:00 P.M. TIME SPECIAL First Quality Seamless Mesh NYLONS (cheaper by the dozen) | 12 pair $3.50 J. V. BERSCHT STORE CLOSED SATURDAY MORNING TO PREPARE FOR SALE MEN’S HATS, Stetson Brand __.------------- HALF PRICE MEN’S DRESS SOCKS, Travellers. Samples : Reg. to:$2.00 pair. SALE 2205.52. 3 pair $3.00 MEN‘S SUITS, Pure Wool Worsted, New Styles SALE $49.95 MEN’S PYJAMAS, Flannalette or Broadcloth SALE ____ $3.99 MEN‘S SPORT SHIRTS, “Arrow” Reg. to $5.95, SALE $3.99 MEN‘S FLANNEL WORK SHIRTS, Reg. to $5.95 SALE — $3.99 MEN’‘S UNDERWEAR, Penmans Brand, Pure Wool Combinations, Reg. $7.95 SALE _----------- $5.99 Thermal Combinations SALE ._------------ $3.99 Fleece Lined Combinations SALE ~----------- $3.99 - No. 95 Combinations SALE __.__-__-------- $4.99 .. Thermal Shirts or Drawers, SALE ~-----~----- $1.99 MEN’S WORK PARKAS, Reg. $14.95, SALE _-----__ $10.99 MEN’S WOOL WORK SOCKS, Reg. $1.25 SALE 3 pair $2.79 4:00 P.M. TIME SPECIAL TEEN AGER FLATS (Lace or Pump Styles) All Sizes = $2.00 Pair & SONS cress LADIES’ WINTER COATS, 10.only; Reg. to $69:95 HALF PRICE LADIES’ CAR COATS & JACKETS, 10 only _____ HALF PRICE LADIES’ BLOUSES, 30 only CE LADIES’ STRETCHIE SLIMS, G.W.G. Reg. $9.95 _ HALF PRICE LADIES’ RAYON PANTIES —~-------~------ HALF PRICE LADIES’ HATS, Values to $12.95, One Price ____ $3.00 each LADIES’ SWEATERS, Bulkies.or Fine Knit -----~ HALF PRICE LADIES‘ HAND BAGS, Reg. $5.00 ---------- HALF PRICE LADIES’ HOUSECOATS, 6 only ~-~--------- HALF PRICE LADIES’ & CHILDREN’S SNOW BOOTS ------— HALF PRICE LADIES’ SPRING COATS, 10 only _----------- HALF PRICE LADIES’ SKIRTS — SLACKS, Clearing Lines ______ HALF PRICE CHILDREN’S STRAP TOP OVERBOOTS SALE PRICE —___ $2.99 3 GRAB BOXES, Value Packed ~_-------------_--__ LADIES’ DRESSES, 25 only, Reg. to $22.95 ____ HALF PRICE TOWELS, Large Size 79 5:00 P.M. TIME SPECIAL FLANNALETTE BLANKETS Sizes 70x90 $2.00 Each “QUALITY SHOES AND CLOTHING’ DIDSBURY, ALTA.
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Image 742 (1966-02-17), from microfilm reel 742, (CU12506915). Courtesy of Early Alberta Newspapers Collection, Libraries and Cultural Resources Digital Collections, University of Calgary.