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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 17, 1968

Page

5

Halton Junior Farmers Plan Busy Spring Activities

Junior Farmers groups across Acton Palermo and Norval map a spring of bowling field days drama debating public speaking curling and music contests. Members pay 1 to join Ontario association contact Bessey Harris Ells for club details and events including a trip to Kitchener and a May church service with Ontario president Albert Taylor.

Haltos Elfers’ Mary Junior Farmers Association of Ontario Acton Club Brian Bessey Palermo Murray Harris Norval Club Lorne Ells Halton Farmers County Ontario Department of Agriculture Bria Bessey Prg Grey ‘ County Farmers Haltop County Kitchener Webb Pierce Stoneman Grand Ole Opry Wellington Milton Knox Presbyterian Church Albert Taylor Ontario Cfvic Knox, Presbyterian Church Mrusie Witt Essex County Joy Hayward Guelph War Memorial Hall Hillsburgh Presbyterian Church Acton High School Fairview School Orangeville

Halton 4 H Sheep Club meeting at Hoay farm

W Hooy hosted Halton 4 H Sheep Club on Tuesday April 2 at W A Hoay farm in Moffat. Lois Hunter opened the meeting and led business with Janet Hunter as secretary reading minutes. Henry Stanley discussed lamb deficiency payments and club updates. Hooy described his operation including feeding breeding and housing programs and flock management of Suffolks Western era Karakul breeds. Joe Willmott participated. Stanley demonstrated traits of a good showman. Hooy showcased a Karakul fleece and its market prospects.

Halton W. A. Hoay Moffat Lois Hunter Janet Hunter Henry Stanley Halton Agricultural Hooy Ontario Joe Willmott Mr. Stanley

Halton County Egg Producers Vote Against Marketing Plan

Halton egg producers rejected changes to an agency type plan for marketing eggs and fowl. Of 88 voters on April 9 and 10, 79 opposed and only nine supported the quota based system and board control. The producers favored maintaining personal marketing methods.

Halton Egg Producers Egg and

Careful cutting during spring seeding urged for woodcutters

Farmers using their own wood for fuel have finished cutting next winter's supply. Some firewood and cordwood remain to be cut as spring seeding begins. The rush raises danger, so avoid rushing chainsaws and stay safe during the busy period.

Think Big Mindset Inspires Grand Achievements

An editorial urges bold thinking as the path to growth and success. It argues belief in one’s abilities fuels action and long term progress. The piece stresses disciplined effort and staying focused on challenging goals.

Churchill S E Griffin Celebrates 98th Easter Birthday

Churchill United Church honors S E Griffin for his 98th birthday with sunrise service and breakfast after Easter. About 110 attended the 7 am lawn service, Rev Gordon Turner led prayers, and a birthday card was presented. Griffin has been a member for 78 years and remains in fair health.

S. E. Griffin Swackhamer Frank Freeman United Church SE. Griffin Churchill United Gor Don Turner Gordon Turner Acton HIC Churchill Én Ing Gorgon Mig Norman Turney Juan Brighton Jung Swackhamer Erin High WJ. McDonald Gordon S. W. McDonald Margaret McDonald Streetsville F. A. Williamson Galt Archie Kerr Murray McMillan Caistor Centre Fenelon Falls Linda Damm Guelph Hospital Leslie Swackhamer Kathy Debbie Ross Swackhamer Georgetown Christopher Freeman Stroud Douglas Peers Christopher Toronto Ted Freeman Lyle and Gordon Rockwood Allen Skeech Port Credit A. Skeech

Wellington Wins Zone Drama Festival With Brothers In Arms

The Wellington entry Brothers In Arms by Merill Denis, presented by Eramosa Junior Farmers, won the Junior Farmer Zone Drama Festival at Orangeville Town Hall. Best Actress Ruth Freure and Best Actor John Gordon lead a strong Wellington team. the troupe advances to the Provincial at University of Guelph on April 20.

Wellington Ruth Freure Gwen Kovachick Halton John Gordon Murray Harris University of Guelph

Halton 4 H Strawberry Club Discusses berries

President Rosemary Booth opened the Halton 4 H Strawberry Club meeting at the Agricultural office in Milton on April 4. Attendees included Chuck Warner Bill Wilson Pete McCarthy and Mary Anderson. Warner outlined yearly projects and McCarthy explained strawberry varieties. Warner spoke on member led topics and chemical safety.

Rosemary Booth Halton Agricultural Milton Chuck” Warner Bill Wilson Pete McCarthy Mary Anderson Warner

Appoint reps to Health Unit for Wellington Dufferin Guelph

Three Provincial Representatives to the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Health Unit are A W Beattle of Elora a former Wellington County warden Delisle Everson of Orangeville a former Dufferin County warden and R B Fruere of Guelph a long time municipal politician The move follows Ontario public health district reorganization with 29 districts and 75 percent provincial grants for approved programs The Health Board appoints one representative from Wellington County one from Dufferin County and one from the City of Guelph.

Wellington Dufferin-Guelph A. W. Beattle Elora Wellington-Dufferin Mr. Beattle Wellington County Delisle Everson Orangeville Ontario Dufferin County R. B. Fruere Guelph Health Board Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph City of Guelph

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