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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1959
Page
3
Halton 4-H members finished their final quizzes for the grain potato and forage clubs on August lth and August 13 for the Holstein Jersey Guernsey Swine Beef and Dual Purpose groups. Members will exhibit at Milton Fair and prepare livestock training and fitting for the September 20th achievement day.
Ontario apple growers will vote August 21 on a plan to promote the industry through research and a markets information service. Proposed by the Apple Section of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, it emphasizes promotion and information with no control over prices or marketing. Arthur Oughtred of Clarkson, chairman of the apple section, notes two factors: rising production in Canada and the U S but falling consumption as consumers seek other advertised products.
Two Glen children aged 8 and 12 face charges for causing extensive damage at Glen Williams Public School. Police stopped the spree after about three hours as windows radios clocks and other fixtures were smashed. Damage will run into hundreds with costs near five thousand dollars.
Canadian apple growers push a campaign to boost consumption and defend markets from American competition. The plan proposes electing a grower board to set rules and run the program funded by advertising stamps of about three cents per bushel, affixed to containers or shipping papers.
Advice from an era on selecting a good motel along travel routes. Emphasizes quiet locations off highways, early afternoon stops, prebooking, shopping around, and using automobile clubs and chambers for reliable leads. Warns about open trunks and backdraft in station wagons.
The Bible Society of India and Ceylon reports distributing over 140000 Scriptures in 1 088 with one million three hundred thousand Bibles Testaments and Gospels to individuals churches and schools. Each matriculant received a copy of the Gospels and Acts and each graduate a New Testament and Psalms. A Tamil New Testament was placed in 900 district school libraries. Full-time women secretaries were established in multiple regions across India to support Bible publication and distribution.
AALTON COUNTY WEED CONTROL NEWS reports ragweed and golden rod as top pollen offenders fueling hay fever in late summer and fall. County stations show ragweed density not rising overall, with widespread public health calls to eradicate the weed and control golden rod in urban areas and pastures alike.
A note from the Farm Products Inspection Service of Ontario highlights corn quality this year. Early settlers introduced corn to North America and Ontarians enjoy fresh, milky kernels with green husks. Store promptly to preserve freshness, either husked or stripped and wrapped in moisture proof covering.
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Fresh corn can be cooked outdoors over embers or in a large pot on a grill. Soak the ears in cold water for 30 minutes then roast in husks for five minutes per side. Peel and serve with butter while hot.
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