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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 22, 1957

Page

2

Pre Emergence Sprays Could Revolutionize Corn Growth

An Ontario college field tests pre emergence sprays on 65 acres of corn for silage, showing strong growth and nitrogen-rich dark green plants versus untreated checks. Professor George Jones reports cleaner soybeans with pre emergence sprays and praises results from Guelph, suggesting potential widespread adoption.

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

Pasture Competition Inspires As Inspectors Tour Ontario Farms

Norman J. Thomas of the Ontario Agricultural College led a second inspection of 14 competitors in the Halton Soil and Crop Improvement Association Pasture Competition. Inspectors noted good pastures, rotation, weed control, and alfalfa importance, with one report showing $60 per acre in milk sales in June. A final October visit will determine the gold watch winner.

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

Corner Brook Fire Chief touts 100 percent school program response

Fire Chief Gordon Brewer reports full participation in a fire-prevention program taught in Corner Brook area schools. About 13 000 forms were distributed and completed by students and their parents.

Corner Brook Nfld Gordon Brewer Seaponse Corner Brook Adudentes

Farm Operators Pleased by Yield from Garry and Rodney Oats

Halton farm operators report excellent yields from Garry and Rodney oat varieties over the past weeks. Growers praise rust resistance though field rust levels vary. opinions differ on which variety is better, with many expecting Garry to dominate Halton crops.

Halton Farm Halton Frankily Garry Rodney Irsto

Breithaupt Opens Ex Continued From Page Seven

Breithaupt Opens Ex Continued From Page Seven as the former press building is torn down for exhibits. The expanded midway adds two new rides and a remodeled setup. The grandstand promises two major attractions with Ringling Bros. circus in the afternoon and Canadiana 57 featuring Rob Hope in the evening.

Ringling Bros Barnum and Naney Circus Jack Arthur Rob Hope

Esquesing Council Advances Payments and By law Focus

Esquesing Township council held regular and special meetings to approve minutes and pay numerous accounts including hospital and fire area bills. Officers were instructed to settle Georgetown taxes and act on a bridge weight by law while notifying the Credit Valley Conservation Authority.

Esquesing Council Glen Williams Credit Valley Conservation Authority Stewarttown Hall Isaac Bauve Acton Januay Georgetown Arthur Scott Motors Ltd Halfon Registry Office Faquesing Township Stewarttown

Township treasurer approves livestock damage and various accounts

The treasurer is instructed to pay accounts for livestock damaged by dogs in the township including H. Creig Reid and A. N. Stack. A road bill of 11946.89 is approved, along with an insurance charge of 81 for a truck. Cheque to W. R. Greeniey is returned. AN. Stark is paid 3.00 for a fax destroyed. Other payments include A. W. Benton stamps 72, Georgetown Herald 303.3, Heg. Broomhead 12.10, Halton Registry Office 1.75, and Mrs MM Lawson 11.60.

H. Creig Reid A. N. Stack W. R. Greeniey AN. Stark A. W. Benton Bell Telephone Co Georgetown Herald Heg. Broomhead Halton Regretry Office Mra MM

Refugees Taste Preferences Revealed During Rail Journey

Railway dining car staff noted Hungarian refugees dislike tomato juice and favor red apple juice. They prefer pork and veal but eat beef only in stews, all meats well cooked. They favor brown bread over white, enjoy bacon and eggs, and prefer scrambled eggs.

Winnipeg Hungary

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