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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 05, 1951

Page

6

Maple Cattle Breeders See High Quality Holsteins Jerseys

Halton members of the Maple Unit report strong interest after tours of Maple headquarters. They note Ringwood Beauvento 27th and an additional Hereford sire, plus $2800 Holstein Duke Burke, with the unit aiming to breed 35,000 cows in 1951. Breeders discuss costs, benefits, and farm efficiency.

Maple Halton Maple Cattle’ Breeders’ Association Jerseys Toronto Jim Watt Guelph Maple Cattle Breeders F. W. Reicheld & Sons Jarvis Houckhalmer Duke -Burke Abegweit Iron Milton G. W. Keffer Maple Association Edwin Harrop Frank G. Stark M. T. Watson Freeman Elmer Foster Campbellville John Chapman Bruce Reid Norval Mr. Stark Halton Guernsey Jersey Halton Jersey Guernsey Caledon Farms S J. W. Pawley Alfred Bagg & Son Edgeley G. Keffer Ontario

Guernsey Breeders Visit Halton Herds and Dairies

A group of sixty Guernsey breeders toured Halton facilities including Allan Everetts Waterdown Dr Hollinrakes Peters Corners W S Brooks Paris Don McKenzies Burford Ed Shavers and Wm Wades near Ancaster. They discussed grass silage with Charlie Binkley of Waterdown.

Guernsey Allan Everett Waterdown Dr. Hollinrake Burford Ed. Shaver Wm. Wade Ancaster Hamilton Charlie Binkley Binkley Halton Guernsey Oxford Norfolk Brant Waterloo Perth Wellington Halton Lazy Pat Palermo Valley Crest Farm Geo. H. King & Sons Oakville M. T. McNabb & Sons Georgetown J. L. Chisholm Milton Kelmscott Farm

Plastic fish bag aids fishing creels with ventilation

The Financial Post notes a plastic bag used as a fishing creel or basket. It has a smooth surface and porous weave that keeps fish in good condition with ventilation and does not absorb odors, avoiding a fishy smell.

Financial Post

Beware sore throats risk of rheumatic fever in children

Health guidance warns that neglecting sore throats or respiratory infections in children can allow streptococcus germs to trigger rheumatic fever in susceptible youngsters. The message urges prompt attention and medical care.

Floor Polisher Attachments For Vacuum Cleaners

The polisher attaches to a vacuum cleaner using its air stream to drive a turbine mechanism. Rubber bumpers protect furniture while it cleans scrubs waxes and polishes near walls and corners. Grease staled ball bearings eliminate oiling needs.

Auction Sale in Esquesing Township Furniture and Implements

Public auction in Esquesing Township south of Highway 7 on Tuesday April 1 at 1 o clock. Items include M H Binder mower drill cultivator harrows plows wagons buggies hay equipment and farm implements along with furniture ware and tools. Cash with clerk on sale day no livestock and no reserve as the farm is sold. Hindley and Elliott, auctioneers. Cream

Fred Harding No. 7 Highway M. H. Binder M. H Hay Tedder McCormick - Deering Hindley and Elliott

Auction sale of Durham cattle and Yorkshires at Nassagaweya

Instructions from J W Wilson to sell by public auction on lot 14 con 5 Nassagaweya township half mile south of Haltonville Speyside road Tuesday April 17 at 1 00 oclock horses and harness cattle reg Durham and red Durham cows heifers bulls steers calves and milkers Yorkshires include sows and hogs breeding stock and farm equipment power equipment and dairy machinery plus farm implements hay grain furniture terms cash sale to highest bidder with J Hindley and Edw Low Auctioneer McMullan clerk

J. W. Wilson Nassagaweya Haltonville-Speyside Sideroad Durham Miller Bros Yorkshire York Ford Tractor Ford Gilson Briggs and Stratton Motor M. H M.H Iris Pepe Briggs and Straton Motor J Hindley Edwiotr Barkwood Milton Tl. McMullan

Automatic choke still missing for back seat drivers

The quote notes no automobile manufacturer has introduced an automatic choke for back seat drivers, implying continued manual control remains standard. The remark highlights a humorous view of driver behavior and car design.

The Baffin House Plan Describes Compact Living Spaces

The Baffin features a combined living and dining alcove at centre with two bedrooms and a bath on one side and a kitchen and garage on the other. A front vestibule leads to a coat closet vestibule, with the rear giving access to the garage and basement. Each bedroom has twin wardrobe closets and linen closets line the hall. The compact kitchen has cabinets on both walls, a sink under the window, a stove near the chimney, and an inside-wall refrigerator. The roof is low with overhanging eaves and asphalt shingles. exterior walls use wide siding. Main house dimensions are 40 feet by 22 feet, floor area 688 square feet, volume 18 201 cubic feet.

Halton Featherstoneros Oakville M. C. Beaty Milton Featherstone Brampton Suzanna Zana Acton Art C.N.E S Royal the Royal Featherstone Bros Charles McKeown Elwood Johnston G. A. McPhail Eden Mills Leitchcroft Toronto Elevators Ltd

Balloon Stops Traffic in Hamilton and a Boy’s Joy

A balloon drifted into rush hour traffic in Hamilton, prompting a police stop and a curbside presentation to a sorrowing boy. The piece mixes local vignettes from Oakville Milton Burlington and Georgetown about skating events, band outfits, Easter eggs, and rural school staffing shortages.

Hamilton Fung Oakville Arena Hamilton Skating Club Oakville-Trafalgar Journal Edy Rada Vienna Georgetown Herald Clifford Cook Milton Junior Band Waddington School of Music Burlington Burlington and

Public Auction at Victoria Street Milton Residence

Miss Post orders sale by public auction at her residence Victoria St Milton next to the C N R Station on Saturday April Mth at 1 30 o clock. Items include mahogany settee with chairs, rockers, antique sofa, dining room suite, oak and fumed oak tables, lounge chairs, dressers, quilts and linens, sewing machines, gas range, electric appliances, garden tools, cookware, china and silverware, plus a large variety of household goods. Terms cash settlement with clerk day of sale. No reserve as the proprietress sold her home. Hindley n and Elliott Auctioneer ndell Clerk. b-2-91

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Hindley sale at Eramosa farm auction on April lith

Public auction at JAS W Hindley farm Lot 24 6th Line Eramosa one mile north of Lutteral School on Saturday April 1 30 pm. Furniture horses cattle hogs sheep poultry implements hay grain fuel and house hold goods to be sold with reserves. Hindley and Elliott auctioneers

Jas. W. Hindley Eramosa Lutteral’s Miles S E of Oustic York Low H.p Hindley and Elliott

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