Dairy Herd Improvement Report Shows Higher Ontario Milk Output
The 1956 DHIA report shows 37 555 Ontario dairy herds enrolled in SQ Associations with 65 to 66 percent meeting DHIA production standards based on a 305 day lactation. Average milk output across enrolled cows reached 8.06 pounds with 324 pounds of fat, up 1 107 pounds of milk and 46 pounds of fat over six years since the policy began. Top herd is Hoy J. Wilson of Milton with 13 107 pounds of milk and 462 pounds fat in 305 days. Twelve Halton dairymen, including Galbraith Bros Burlington and Alfred Ford Milton, appear among the 400 pound herd group, while Halton’s total enrollment includes 13 of 77 in the 400 pound tier.
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Ont Bria
Ontario
Hoy J. Wilson
Milton
Halton
Galbraith Bros
Burlington RR
D. ¥. Lawrence
Milton RR
Walker Gunby
Burlington WR
Rd. Warrison
Ralph Ford
Clara Hinchart
Campbellville
Gordon Jefferson
Alfred Ford
Edgar Everett
G . Sue
Muzaby
Robertshall
Survey Claims 88.8 Percent of Cows Sired by A-1 Bulls
A DHLA survey of 1399 participants reports 88.86 percent of cows bred to A-1 sires. The data derive from DHIA herds and include notes on natural service daughters from known and unknown sires.
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Dhla
Naterat
Artifiensi
Dhia
Natural Service
DHTA
Laura Secord Butter Cow at 1957 Exposition
The article notes Laura Secord and a butter cow to appear at the 1957 exposition, with sponsorship by milk industry groups. It recalls Canadian history and figures such as Lieutenant James Fitzgibbon and Queenstown.
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Laura Secord
eLieutenant Jams Fitzgibbon
Community Church Notes and Local Gatherings
Regular WA and Quarterly Board meetings were held at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Danae Iv on Wednesday night. The church planned a Rally Day on the first Sunday of September with a supper and souvenir. Deaths, illness, and local visits are noted, including the passing of Neib McPachern and a sympathy message to the Swackhamer family.
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R. Denny
Ralph Danae
Penerhame
Nembbors
Met
Neib McPachern
Acton
Reve Gunals
Matteo
Shelburne
Thes
Abcu
Taranti
Ned Landry
Geshe Swackhamer
Churchall Church
McEachern
Ht. McEachern
Harry Krocker
St. Catherines
Les Swackhamer
Wasaga Beach
Norman Turner
Mrr
George Turner
North Bay
Edith
France
Halton Harvest Nearing End During August Weather
Harvest in Halton progresses with binders, combines, and threshers active. If weather holds through August 6, 70 to 80 percent of the grain crop will be cut, with odd men finishing by August 10.
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Halton
Miss Jean Peterson Feted for CNE Devery Competition
Dairy Queen representatives from Halton districts and agriculture groups praised Miss Jean Peterson of Woolwich for representing Halton at the Canadian National Exhibition in Malton. Lorna Woodley was later celebrated in Oakville as a finalist from 1956 with Gordon King winning that title.
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Jean Peterson
Acton
Georgetown
Mill
Oakwile
Halton Cream Producers
Halton Pederson
Agriculture
Ae Do
Wornby
Malton
Devery
Moss Lorna Woodley
Peterson
Gordon King
Oakville
Wheat Yields Mixed Across Area Highlight 50 Bushels
The column notes wheat yields below normal in Halton with averages around 30 to 40 bushels and an odd 50 bushels in Milton and Norval. Spring grain fairs better with oats near normal and a top yield of 80 bushels on a three and a half acre plot at Mac Alexander’s farm near Norval.
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Halton
Lleie
Milton
Mac Alexander
Norval
Noreal
Roy Coulter
Campbellvalle
Top Producing Guernsey Milk Cow Leads Province DHIA List
Pure Bred Guernsey Walker Gunby and Son of Burlington tops the DHIA report for fat production with Martha of the Valley yielding 741 pounds of butterfat from 18 335 pounds of milk in the 306 day lactation. Joan of the Valley also honored with 671 pounds fat in the mature cow category. In two year olds Gatpraith Bros of Burlington lead with Black Beauty K A Maple producing 13 756 pounds milk and 52 pounds fat. Elizabeth and Gordelia Babs cap three year old honors for Holsteins in Milton and Campbellville with 604 and 583 pounds fat respectively.
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Guernsey
Walker Gunby and Son
Burington
DHIA
Martha of the Valley
Gunby
Joan of the Valley
Black Beauty K. A
Gatpraith Bros of
Burlingtoon
Black Beauty
Galbraith’ Hr
Texas
Elizabeth
Clara Newhart
Campbellville
Gordelia Babs
Gordon Jefferson
Milton Babs
Harriston Hog Yards Could Reshape Hog Prices in Ontario
Eldred Aiken, chair of the Ontario Hog Producers Marketing Board, says Harriston yards may surpass Toronto Union Stock Yards as Ontario’s hog pricing factor if current trends continue. Early weeks show 600, 1393, and 1658 hogs moved, with 2504 through Toronto that third week. A note mentions Alexandra Falla near Great Slave Lake as a motorists’ landmark on the Mackenzie Highway.
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Ontario Hog Producers Co-operat
Ontario
Union Stock Yards
Toronto
Eldred Aiken
Deairman
Ontario Hog Producers’ Marketing Board
Aiken
Harriston
Union
Turonto
Alexandra Falla
May River
Great Slave Lake
Mackenzie Highway
Peace River
WMS Meeting At Mrs Gisby Home With Readings And Music
Mrs Gisby hosted the WMS gathering last Thursday. Mrs James Noble read scripture, Mrs A Norton led prayer, and Mrs Kilpatrick reviewed a study chapter. Miss Margaret Law sang with Mrs Penness at the piano.
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5. Gisby
WMS
Local Visitors Stop by in Weeklong Social Roundup
Lt Col and Mrs Bourre visit Mus koka for a week while Mr and Mrs K McCausland stay at Severn River for a couple weeks. A. C Patterson and Mrs Patterson with Mr and Mrs Ivan Ryman visit Meadowvale Sunday. Recent guests include Mr and Mrs T L Campbell of Hamilton with the Norton family.
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Bourre
Mus
Koka
Thd
K. McCausland
Severn River
A.C. Patterson
R. Patterson
Ivan Ryman
Meadowvall
Northern Dulane Holiday Visit By Wilsons Norton Family
Local residents Mr and Mrs Clare Wilson and Alice enjoyed holidays touring north ern Dulane and Algonquin Park. The Norton clan vacationed at Little Current Manitoulin Island with extended family including Mr and Mrs Harry Norton and others at cottaging spots. A later plan has Mrs Beeney joining her husband at Laval Quebec before a return to Prince Edward Island where he serves with the HCAF.
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Mra
Clare Wilson
Alice
Dulane
Algonquin Park
Wor Norton
CK Norton
Toronto
Little Current
Manitoulin Island
Harry Norton
Famiy
Eace
Erste Muller
Hisssell Muller
Waosage Beach
Mes Hall Curley
Patsy
Gail
Susan
Edgar Beeney
Laval
Quebec
Prince Edward Island
HCAF
Sunday Visitors Gather at Local Homes Across Community
A parade of neighbors dropped by various homes on Sunday including Mr. and Mrs T Jeetin and family in Brantford, and Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Hunter, Fred Drydges, Max Milne, Jim Milne, and others in Hamilton and Hockwood. Miss Donne Milne planned a week long holiday while Mrs Coulson left hospital after three weeks as well.
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T. Jeetin
Lloyd Hunter
Fred Drydges
Brantford
North
Nancy
Hamilton
Max Milne
Jim Milne
Hockwood
Donne Milne
Local families share weekend visits across towns
Acton residents Mr and Mrs Wesley Lille and family hosted a weekend gathering. Bundsy visitors included Mr and Mrs Tom Cutting with Bubbles and Tommy. Others present were Mr and Mrs Jack Lucker with Judy and Jimmy from Woodstock, Mr and Mrs JJ Ewing and Dianne from Hamilton. Ted Fountain and Grorgina from Guelph spent last week with Mr and Mrs Charles Fountain and family after returning from California.
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Acton
Wesley Lille
Tom Cutting
Bubbles
Tommy
Jack Lucker
Judy
Jimmy
Woodstock
JJ Ewing
Dianne
Hamilton
California
Ted Fountain
Grorgina
Guelph
Shd
Charles Fountain
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Ruth McBride
Mcbride
Paul Yates
Sick Children's Hospital
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Hilltop Lodge
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Peter Glyonh
Daleieo
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Mroo
Rkithpatack
Dorothy
Thorold
FE Sanford
Billie
Wouballahene
Too Price
Western Canada
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T. L. Campbell
A. W. Norton
Carl
Moggy
Peter
Sudbury
Meredith's
Noble's
Gearys
James Noble
Nick de Huey
Port Dalhousie
Seferink
Percy Moore
Port Arthur
Mr. W. H. Biggs
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English Assn
Ralph Davies
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Ibu
Acis
W. H. Biggs
FAE
FCI
FEAR
Main ST. N
United Suburban Gas Company Limited
Main ST. S
Main ST
Jos Ee
Ted Ireland
Troy
John Alton
Jennie Tovell
Hubert Patten
Guyiph
Patten
Bath Shoul
Onciple Church
Ound
Ho Seatin
Walter Couling
Quangeville
Coulon
Clifford McDonald
Roy's Electric Service
Reals Ver Free
Herb Cook
Acton RR
Acton Jersey
HYDRO
Teverege Pee Bileweamors
Nydre
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