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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 22, 1957

Page

12

Pre-Emergence Sprays Show Promise For Corn Growth

Report from Ontario Agricultural College notes field trials on 65 acres using pre-emergence sprays MU-CMU plus 2 14D and Simazin. Treated plots yield taller darker green corn for silage near Guelph. checks show weed pressure and nitrogen deficiency. Professor Jones offers to demo to interested growers.

Ontario Agricultural College George Jones Department of Field Husbandry College Farm Guelph

Pasture Competitors Display Fine Supply and Progress

Nor man J. Thomas of the Ontario Agricultural College guided a second inspection of 14 competitors in the Halton Soil and Crop Improvement pastire program. Farmers praticed rotational alting and weed control with alfalfa and hay-pasture mixes, noting cash returns and the looming October third inspection for a gold watch prize.

Norman J. Thomas Soils Department Ontario Agricultural College Halton Soil and Crop Improvement Association Viited Halton Co- of Audh

Corner Brook Fire Prevention Program Sees Full Student Involvement

Fire Chief Gordon Brewer reports a 100 percent response to a fire safety program in Corner Brook area schools. About 1,300 forms distributed were completed and signed by students and their parents, indicating strong community engagement.

Corner Brook Nfld Ccp Gordon Brewer

Farm Operators Pleased by Oat Yields and Rust Challenges

Halton farm operators report excellent yields from Garry and Rodney oat varieties despite high rust infestation. Farmers weigh samples and praise resistance, while experimental rust-tolerant lines continue to be developed. County returns are pending, but most Halton oats are expected to be Garry Rodney dominated. In Edmonton, Ball Carey describes a perfect cribbage hand that lost by one pot.

Halton Farm Rodney Halton Frankily Garry Trato Mowever Edmonton Ball Carey

Breitharp Opens Ex with Expanded Midway and Ringling Show

The feature includes a rebuilt press building torn down for more exhibit space, a remodeled midway with two new rides, and a grandstand set for two major attractions. Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus headlines the afternoon performances, followed by Canadiana 57 starring Rob Hope and a diverse cast in the evening.

Ringling Bros and Barnum Nantes Circus Jack Arthur Rob Hope

Esquesing Council approves numerous payments and by law

The Esquesing Township Council held regular and special meetings in July and August approving multiple payments including hospital, fire area and repair accounts. They voted to pay Lincol Motors, GC Brown, and others, and to maintain the Glen Williams wall. A by law regulating vehicle weight over the Stewartsown bridge was approved.

Exquesing Esquesing Acton McCallum Lincol Motors Wernes Pfeiffer John Scott Jack Lawson GC Brown Connen HEPC Thos Whillier and Son Ltd AV W Benton Mia Mo Lawaun Victor McCaskey Ltd Esquesing Council Glen Williams Credit Valley Conservation Authority Stewarttown Hall Isaac “Bauve Januay Georgetown Arthur Scott Motors Ltd Halfon Registry Office Faquesing Township Stewarttown van Sickler

Township accounts approved for livestock loss and taxes

The treasurer was instructed to pay livestock damage claims including H. Creig Reid and A. N. Stark. The road fund of $11,940.89 was approved for payment. Insurance on a truck and related items were ordered paid. Other approved costs include stamps, Bell Telephone, Georgetown Herald, envelopes, typing fees, and a July list.

H. Creig Reid A. N. Stark W. R. Greenley N. Stark A. W. Benson Bell Telephone Co Georgetown Herald Heg

Hungarians in Refugee Travel Reveal Food Tastes

Railway dining car staff noted Hungarian refugees dislikes and preferences during transit. They shun tomato juice but like apple juice, prefer pork and veal, but eat beef only in stews. All favor well cooked meat and brown bread, find white bread odd, and enjoy bacon and eggs while showing a taste for scrambled eggs.

Winnipeg Hungary

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