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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1955
Page
9
County reports show scattered sowing with some fields germinating well and ready to pop. Main field work paused by shavers. meadows and winter wheat progress due to showers and higher temperatures.
A Canada Department of Agriculture release says synthetic soil conditioners do not increase corn or soybean yields. While some plots showed looser soil and better aeration, the Woodslee studies in Essex County found no overall yield benefit for field crops in Southwestern Ontario.
The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association held its annual convention in Toronto in late January. The proceedings booklet, with photos and papers, is available at the Milton office of the Ontario Department of Agriculture.
Fourteen to seventeen members of the Georgetown and Milton 4 H Forestry Clubs visited the Provincial Forestry Station at St. Williams on Saturday April 16. They observed seed beds for two year old stock transplanting and four year old trees destined for reforestation across the province. The trip was organized by Zone Forester C R Groves with club leaders Armstrong and Wilson assisting. Transportation was provided by Art Bennett. Associate Agricultural
Representative for Halton and Peel counties along with Art Vivian and Geo. Dennis of the Kingsway Kiwanis sponsor two 4 H Forestry Clubs in Halton. The effort ties local leaders to youth agricultural education and community service.
Halton appoints Howard C. King of Omagh district to supervise the Halton Centre Dairy Herd Improvement Association Group. King replaces Raymond Royce who moves to Guelph district to head a new D H L A group. King brings many years of dairy cattle experience and is praised by the group members.
Campbell River Vancouver Island district hunters risk losing their way each season prompting the Campbell River Fish and Game Association to propose training for its members in search and rescue techniques to improve safety and response.
The article previews The Lure of Montreal by W. P. Percival as a vivid guide to Montreal blending ancient and modern facets. It suggests readers consider Montreal on a broader eastern trip through Quebec towns or the Gaspe during holidays.
The Silver-Wood Women's Institute held a April 14 gathering at Mrs. Henderson Sr house. Lisa Hoare won a raffle drawing for a hand-tooled leather bag. Officers and conveners for 1955 56 included President Mrs H Marchington First VP Mrs W R Norton Second VP Mrs George Burt Secretary Mrs Ern Batkin Treasurer Mrs George Henderson District Director Mrs R Corbett Alternate Mrs E L Miller. Conveners named for roles in agriculture community activities citizenship and education and more. Two more layettes are planned for the Children's Aid and TB banquet attendance was noted for Trafalgar.
Wallace A Lasby celebrated his eighty fourth birthday at his home on Guelph Road April 10. Although frail he enjoyed time with family including sons W Lasby and J W A Lasby from Toronto, grandsons G Wallace Lasby and Joseph A Lasby, and great grandchildren Billie Bobbie and Catharine Jessie. Visitors and best wishes came from Mrs G W Lasby and others from Hillsburgh Acton and nearby.
Guelph hospital to her home within the week. Mr and Mrs George Burt attended the funeral of Mrs Sovereign in Burlington. Visitors this week include Mr and Mrs H Marchington with Mr and Mrs Philip Smith of England. The Marchingtons met the Smiths last year on the way to Canada. the Smiths settled in Montreal where Mr Smith writes for the Montreal Star. Mrs Amy Thompson and granddaughter Barbara spent the week with Mr and Mrs Ern Batkin over Easter. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Robert Betty with Mr and Mrs William Hahn of Detroit.
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