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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1957
Page
17
Provincial Entomologist warns of white grub damage in Halton in 1967 with larvae feeding on grass and crops. Advice covers soil types and rates for aldrin chlordane dieldrin heptachlor and lindane on lawns pastures and fairways noting taint risk for crops and restrictions.
Halton farmers faced disrupted early seeding after a Thursday storm while many remain ready to plant as conditions improve. Demand for Garry and Rodney oats and Brant barley remained high, and winter wheat fields look in good shape despite the weather.
A bus of Oxford County breeders toured Halton Farms visiting the Avontea herd of Featherstone Brox Lindale farm owned by Maurice Beaty and the Rockella herd of Ken Fllu at Hornby. They praised the high quality of each herd andRamcone remarked that they have outstanding cattle in the county.
Muton Junior Farmers performed The Monkey's Paw in Alder shot drama festival where six groups competed. A Grimsby group won best overall and will go to the Provincial Drama Festival in Toronto. Dave Wilson, president, received best actor honors.
At a special Erin Township meeting the auditors report was adopted and bills approved, including 233 530 for Shells Oink Company diesel fuel. Regular session introduced a by law to appoint fenceviewers pound keepers and livestock valuators across divisions. daylight saving time approved. building inspector position advertised. Cox Construction tender accepted for 20 000 cubic yards of aggregate at 95 cents per cubic yard. various accounts paid totaling 8 510 90.
Protective Best Grande Prairie Alberta farmers announce a spring drive to plant nearly 40 000 trees along roadways to reduce drifting and winter road blocks and to lower costs of a new clearing program.
The soil bank program earmarks nearly 30 million acres for reserve in March and anticipates payments above 370 million dollars on banked acres. Signups appear strong though impact on production remains uncertain.
The Ontario Department of Agriculture report shows spring grain value at 30 dollars per acre and grain corn at 70 with labor of 100 hours and 410 production cost per acre. Returns per hour of labor favor grain corn, based on 60 bushels per acre, suggesting a start of three to five acres on loamy Halton soils with study on soil type, fertilization, variety, labor and storage.
The Ebenzer Auxiliary of the WMS met at Mr William Early s home for an April session led by Mrs Walter Freeman and Mrs Wilson Bewley. Easter readings and a dialogue on lay involvement opened with reflections on Good Friday and a call to advance the Kingdom. The program included a Formosa study review by Mr George Robertson and notes on missionary work by Rev G McKay.
In Prince George BC the city council weighs a 400 unit rental housing program with an estimated cost of 3 million dollars. The proposal aims to address housing needs in the northern BC city.
Business community petitions presented to Georgetown council requesting downtown parking meters to curb abuse of the two hour limit. Sid Silver represents signers stating enforcement is difficult. Council leans favorably and will invite tenders from meter companies for study and future action.
A thief entered the public school and ransacked every room over a short period. About 100 dollars from Junior Red Cross collections were taken. Chalk and papers were strewn about as the intruder gained entry through a rear window. James Robertson reported a front door at the Coliseum ajar and the snack bar broken into with cigarettes and chocolate bars stolen. OPP officers investigated.
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