Winter wheat harvest hampered by weather across Ontario
Ontario farmers face delayed winter wheat harvest as rain and prolonged humidity slow combining. About 70 percent of the crop harvested with most grain grading No 2 or better. Of 1 157 boxcars inspected, 10.3 percent graded No 1, 76.6 percent No 2, 11.2 percent No 3, 1.2 percent No 4. Sprouted kernels and high moisture cause discounts. officials advise securing an official grade before sale. Ontario Wheat Producers Marketing Board has purchased 2.5 million bushels of new crop surplus wheat by August 8, with about half moved to terminal elevators.
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Ontario
Essex
Kent
Board of Grain Commissioners
Ontario Wheat Producers’ Marketing Board
Siggest
Otis McGregor
Onetario Wheat Producers’ Marketing Board
Slow Moving Vehicle laws on farms require 25 mph limit
Halton Farm Safety Council reminds drivers that SMV signs are mandatory on all farm vehicles using public highways at 25 mph or slower as of this September. The note emphasizes safety and quotes a Jenkins, Jones line about hope and effort.
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Halton
Cauneil
Halton-Peel 4-H and Junior Farmers Host Land Judging
Halton County members from Fiftyeone and Junior Farmers competed in the Halton Peal Land and Land Judging contest at Terra Cotta Conservation Area last Thursday. With staff shortages from the holiday season results are not complete but participants are expected to receive them by today or Thursday.
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Fiftyeone 4-H
Halton County
Terra Cotta
Old medicines and highway campaign warn kids and cleanliness
The AMA warns old medicines can deteriorate into a dangerous form, urging households to discard leftovers for children’s safety. A Department of Highways drive promotes roadside cleanliness with a catchy slogan urging travelers to avoid litter and teach good manners.
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American Medical Association
Department of Highways
Halton Farmers Face Sharp Property Tax Hikes
The Halton Federation of Agriculture chaired by Harold Middlebrook met at the Agricultural Office to discuss assessment increases affecting farmers across Halton. Widespread worry centers on up to triple rises planned for 1969, with figures higher than other counties. The federation will hold three September meetings to inform farmers and discuss potential appeals and a joint action, with a lawyer available for guidance.
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Halton Federation of Agriculture
Harold Middlebrook
Agricultural Office
Trroughout Halton
Thin County
Halton
Halton Junior Farmers hear plans for camps and fairs
Ruth Mason Halton Junior Farmers County Board met August 7 in Milton with 16 members. Don Brander and Barbara Britton will represent Halton at Junior Farmer Camp at Lake Couchiching. Dairy booths will be in at Milton and other fairs. Debating topics include Canadian farm products and This Business of Farming. The group discussed field day at Brampton, World Literacy exhibits, and plans to invite Essex County to Halton in October.
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Halton
Joy Howard
Brampton
University of
Brian Bessey
Cize
Wellington County
Only girl Lois Hunter on exchange
Lois Hunter of Burlington, a top Halton 4-H member, is selected as a delegate in the inter-province 4-H exchange program for 1969. She stands as the only girl chosen for major 4-H trips this year, with prior years showing no female selections and Ontario’s Verna Thompson having the other recent honor.
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Jim Jenkins
Lois Hunter
Bryan Marshall
J. Jenkins
Halton
Burlington
Tia
Lois
Verne Thompson
Aled
Ontario
Verna
Washington
Lola
Chiba
Univerty of Gueliph
Wellington College
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Ont. Dept. Agriculture and Food Photo
SMV
Jenkins, Jones
J, Jenkins
Free Press
By Ruth Mason
United States of America
Halton Suntory
Georgina Damp Browns
Dills Stationery Store
Mill ST
Acton
Perta National
Pollock and
Campbell
Water St. North
GALY
A.T. McLaren
Ontario Land ‘Surveyor
R.R
Freeston, Ontario
Svienna Goulash Huette and Schnitzel House
Natsagaweya
Calgary
Winnipeg
Schneiders
Kraft
Or. Jars
Miracle
Ont
Carnation
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