Barn meeting outlines Holstein housing and management
The Halton Holstein Breeders held their second annual barn meeting at George and L. H. Leaver’s Campbellville farm. Don Brether showed the herd, Olin Bacon demonstrated hoof trimming, and John Benham spoke on dairy cattle housing and management. He urged clear plans for milk production or seed stock sales, stressing labor issues, production testing, and market demands. The session closed after coffee and donuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Holstein Breeders
George & L. H. Leaver
Campbellville
Don Brether
Olin Bacon
Hillsburgh
John
Benham
Acton Agricultural Society Banquet and Churchill Church Program
Acton Agricultural Society members and guests reflected on a busy fall fair at a banquet in Churchill church. More than 100 enjoyed roast beef and a program featuring Warden Bill Hunter of Georgetown and a county promotional film The Man and the Boy. Speakers from the University of Guelph and Ravindra Sharma of India discussed agriculture and production. Georgetown Barbershop chorus sang, and seniors at the event were honored. Kathy Lusby, queen’s contestant from Halton, and diary figures Carol Swackhamer attended. Local officials and fair leaders gave greetings as the evening closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Agricultural Society
Churchill Church
Bill Nelles
Bill’ Hunter
Georgetown
University of Guelph
Ravindra Sharma
Bhopal
Madhya
Pradesh
India
Canada
Harry Mahadeo
Guyana
South America
Acton Fair
Zenith Armstrong
Warden Hunter
Les Duby
Eramosa
Milne
George Currie
Erin Reeve
Jackson
Milton Fair
George Readhiead
Georgetown Fair
Keith Ebb
W. Fryer
W. Linhuam
Jack Marshall
Don Matthews
Swackhamer
W. Hyde
Christmas fire hazards warn farm families
Yule hazard warns families about fire dangers during the Christmas season. It notes dry trees, paper decorations, wrappings, and electric lights as common hazards and urges caution to prevent home fires. It also mentions symbols used by Red Crescent in Moslem nations and Red Lion and Sun in Iran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Crescent
Red Cross
Iran
Millinery course ends with Hatenanny show in Milton
Halton County women completed a millinery training program under the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food. Leader groups designed and covered brims, then return home to teach others. A Dec 4 summary day at St Paul’s United Church Milton will showcase hats and millinery techniques from Mrs. Mildred Mulligan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Home Economics
Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food
Mildred Mulligan
Toronto
St. Paul's United Church
Milton
Notice to Employers and Employees Ontario Standards Act overview
The New Employment Standards Act updates overtime holiday and vacation pay rules and enforces equal pay for equal work to protect workers. It sets a 48 hour weekly maximum with overtime at one and a half times, outlines industry specific overtime provisions, and allows wage collection up to $1600 beyond minimum wages. Some sectors fall under federal codes. contact the Employment Standards Branch at 365 5251 for details.
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Ontario
Canada
Employmenttandards Branch
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Rockwood
Bank of Montreal
New York
Michigan
Wisconsin
Diane Pell
Palermo
Ottawa
Diane
Katherine Langman
Hawkstone
Glen Squirrell
Shelburne
Jeannette Shortt
Meaford
Gilbert Reid
Arthur
Smith Griffin
Duncan
Waldie
Sandy McLean
OL. Davidson
Ab Robinson
Wilmer Fryer
Nino Braids
Kathy Lusby
Acton
Kathy
Halton
Carol Swackhamer
Acton Free Press
Nimard
Yule Hazard
Fair Board
Fair
Smith Griffin Sr
R. L. Davidson
Duncan Waldie
Mr. Waldie
Pollock and
Campbell
Water St. North
GALY
Mrs. K. Williams
Robert R. Hamilton
Optometrist
Mountainview Road
S. Georgetown
Dad
Milton Motor Sales Ltd
Main St
Lowell Bros
Royal Winter Fair Beef
Lovell — i Brothers
Conasa
Belivary & Shoe Shine Boys Ambulance
Ontario Department of Labour
Dalton Bales
Q.C
Peotetee
Omeworkers
Employment Standards Branch
Victoria Street
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