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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1956
Page
7
The Campbellville church WMS meeting was led by Miss Simpson with Mrs. Goldstraw presenting What is the Christian doing to fulfil his responsibilities to the world. The session highlighted missionary work with Indians learning agriculture and proper foods and urged aid to the hungry. Mrs. R. Elliot offered the closing prayer.
The 1956 Halton harvest shows fair progress given wet and wet spring conditions. Wheat mostly harvested except Nields awaiting the combine. yields range 20 to 50 bushels per acre with averages likely below normal. Hay harvests near completion though some bales remain. spring grain crops advancing despite lodging and twisting. Weather remains the main hurdle for cutting and a later report may note grain heating in bins.
Ontario appoints Wm Goodfellow as new Minister of Agriculture replacing the ailing F S Thomas. Goodfellow, a native of Northumberland and veteran farmer, brings practical agriculture and municipal affairs experience to guide the industry through current challenges.
West Halton 4-H tractor club members completed a driving test at Lowville Park. Ross Milne, agricultural engineering fieldman, oversaw with A P Galloway and Art Bennett assisting, as members backed a wagon to an unloading platform after a stakes course.
Reports from Halton farmers David Lawson of Milton and Johnson Neelands of Hornby cover tetrapetkus fall rye. Lawson harvested about 30 bushels per acre on 17 acres despite overwatering. Neelands sowed 10 bushels on six acres and saw top yields up to 45 bushels per acre on a drier end, with overall results favorable despite water issues.
Ike Marritt also known as Ike retired after 36 years with the Department of Lands and Forests. A banquet and presentation were held at the Walper hotel in Kitchener on Thursday of last week. He served central West Ontario counties with forestry and conservation efforts from Hespeler headquarters.
Norman Vernon of Penticton says he battled an aged snarling cougar at Conkle Lake while walking his small dog. Unable to find a weapon, he threw his cap at the animal and it backed off, according to police reports.
Amateur gardeners share observations on potato vines producing potato seeds, Easter lilies blooming in midsummer, and plants moved from pots thriving outside. The note invites readers to submit unusual growths for collective gardening guidance as orders for bean-related work from museums and governments pour in.
Glad Tidings notes show Mrs. Elliot and Mrs. E D Mahon presenting reports. Members gave brief department updates and the roll call answered Faith. Mrs Green Lessor reported Rev James Sutherland moving to Lo Tung to study language in six months. Meeting closed with the Lord s Prayer. Home Helpers served refreshments.
A $400000 facility designed to resemble a hospital will be constructed in Oshawa for Ontario County. The jail will house 71 prisoners and will be landscaped with trees to hide bars, though other prison features will remain.
During construction the 60 000 ton carrier rests on wooden blocks absorbing moisture. Navy covered blocks with household foil to protect the hull from rust during the 18 month build. Marine builder notes shift to aluminum for superstructures and boats.
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