A History of Elmsdale , West, and Brockton , Olive MacNeill Coll. Betty Rennie Coll . Ervin Home with horses Betty Rennie climbing the windcharger tower at A.L. Rennie 's home Agriculturist June 1943 - Farmers having taxable incomes must make Income Tax Returns for 1942. You are taxable if your total net income exceeds $660.00 if you are single, and $1,200.00 if married. Agriculturist - During the war years, horses' tails and manes were used in seats of army vehicles and for mattresses for men on ships. Agriculturist October 1942 - People were asked to give their fur coats to be made into vests for sailors and merchant marines during the war years - they having to face the hazards of bitter winds and cold in the steady pursuit of their war duties. "Put your old fur coat on active service" was the slogan of those who sought coats of fur pieces from the general public. The expense of the project 139