Debaters Move Into Second Round Halton Junior Farmers
Halton Junior Farmers advance to a second round debate meeting Wellington County Junior Farmers. On Friday December 21 Halton affirmative Bertha Watson Jack Black face Wellington’s negative team at Milton High School while Halton’s negative team Bill Marshall Howson Ruddell meets Wellington’s affirmative team in Eramosa Township. Local supporters rally behind the Halton quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Quartette
Wellington County
Jean Peterson
Bertha
Watson
Jack
Black
Wellington
Milton High School
Halon
Bill Marshall
Howson Ruddell
Eramosa
More Farmers Needed Forums in Ontario Discuss Efficiency
Ontario farm forums on December 3 debated whether Canadian agriculture needs higher efficiency and if there are too many farmers. Seventy five percent agreed efficiency could raise profits, with some saying there are not too many farmers but too many part time farmers. Forums urged higher returns to match city wages and noted population growth supports more farming.
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Ontario
Killarney Bay
Victoria
Springville Forum
van Peterborough
Canada
St. Alban's Guild Names Officers for 1957
The December meeting at Parish Hall with 30 members present elected 1957 officers led by honorary president Mrs. Jones and president Irene Heeley. Other slate includes Thelma Barbeau first vice president Penny Bristow second vice president Eileen Taylor recording secretary Mary Townsend treasurer Pat Boothe assistant treasurer Jean Lasby corresponding secretary Louise Lindsay flower convener Nac Fountain lunch convener Mrs Ganley entertainment Bo Anderson assistant reporter Doris Morton kitchen and bazaar committees and welfare volunteers Grace Nelles Bette Footitt. The gathering ended with Mizpah benediction and a pot luck supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Alban's Guild
Irene Heeley
Aileen Currie
E. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Thelma Barbeau
Penny Bristow
Eileen Taylor
Mary Townsend
Pat Boothe
Jean Lasby
Flower
Louise Lindsay
Nac Fountain
M. Rowles
Alice Newton
Peg Coon
D.van Wyck
Grace Nelles
Bette Footitt
Garry and Rodney Oats Yield Higher in All Surveys
Halton farmers note Garry and Rodney oat varieties dominate yields in 1954 to 1956 tests. W. E. Breckon cites two thirds of Canadian oats registration among these types. Local 4-H club data show Garry averaging over 60 bushels per acre in 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry
Rodney
Halton
Ment Association
Brock Harris
Simcoe
Ontario
Beaver
Decoration Contest For Homes In Burlington
Burlington and Nelson residents will enter the Chamber of Commerce home decoration contest beginning in the coming weeks. A $25 prize will go to the most attractive outdoor display, with a formal presentation planned later. A 10 member judging team will tour four cars to determine the winner.
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Burlington
Nelson
Chamber of Commerce
Nelson Township
Life Long Esquesing Resident Jane Reddy Dies at 83
Jane Elizabeth Reddy Sinclair, a life long Esquesing township resident and wife of Gilbert Sinclair, died at her daughter’s Limehouse home on December 4 1951. She was born in 1872, married in 1901, and observed their golden anniversary in 1951. Survived by husband five children nine grandchildren one great grandchild and sister Ellen Wiley. Funeral December 6 at Limehouse Presbyterian Church with burial at Greenwood Georgetown. pallbearers listed.
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Esquesing
Jane Elizabeth Reddy
Gilbert Sinclair
A.C. Patterson
Limehouse
Sinclar
Eyzghth Kane
Jane McKinley
John Reddy
Sideroad
Lawrence
Geraldton
Irene
Stuart Smith
Weston
Charles
Welland
Eva
A. C. Patterson
Herbert
Hamilton
Ellen Wiley
Sinclair
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Stone School Farm Forum
Silverwood Women’s Institute
Halton Jerseys Dominate Rankings In Milk Production
The Canadian Jersey breeder notes Halton Jersey cows high in the show ring and milk yield. Rockbank Candos, a four year old owned by Mac Alexander of Norval, produced 718 lbs fat and 12 030 lbs milk in a year. Jester Crystal Lily led junior three year olds with 10 301 lbs milk and 511 lbs fat. Lindale Succeed Sadie, Lindale Aidan Rose, and Lindale Lady Basilia appear in top classes with strong butterfat and milk figures. Vivian, a 15 year old formerly with Art Padbury, yielded 5338 lbs fat in 365 days.
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Halton Jersey
Rockbank Candos
Mac Alexander
Norval
G. S. Matthews and Son of
Acton
Ken Ella
Rockalda
Vivian
Arthur Padbury
Campbellville
Don Head Farms
Richmond Hill
Art Padbury
Malton Fan
Feel Soil Bank Plan Would Apply to West
Ontario Farm Forums on November 26 debated a western soil bank plan similar to the U S scheme to curb surpluses and promote soil conservation. Opinions split with some groups favoring voluntary reforestation and government aid while others doubt Ontario applicability and surplus need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Greenwood Forum
Canada
Mullifarry Forum
Middlesex
Foster Farm Forum
Hampton Forum
Durham County
Partnership Dissolved In Canadian Weekly Publishing Firm
Vancouver report states the partnership of L. C. Way and Associates, publishers and PR counsellors, has dissolved. Way becomes sole proprietor of The Canadian Weekly Editor and national ad rep for the BC Weekly Newspapers Advertising Bureau. Dean Miller and J. Roy Tim Armstrong move to separate roles. Armstrong remains editor of Country Life. Miller operates the firm’s PR division. Turner joins as BC representative for Farm and Ranch Review and Country Guide.
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Vancouver
L. C. Way
Assocites
Way
Dean Miller
J Ro
Tims Armstrong
Nahe of
LC. Way and Associates
Roc ¢Bobo Turner
Miller
Armstrong
Country Life
Farm and Ranch Review
Calgary
Country Guide
Winnipeg
Schedule of 100 New Boxes in Post Office Changes
Post Office to add over 100 private boxes after Christmas to meet demand. Front wall and counters rebuilt to include more boxes and improved mail slots. Total boxes rise from 552 to 663. many already assigned, others vacant. Changes address oversized boxes and reorganize space with new flooring and a rural mail section. Work to minimize public disruption planned for two weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Money Order
Frank Terry
Customs Office
Polish Canadians From Toronto Vote Clash at Trafalgar Township
Three Polish Canadians from Toronto drove over 100 miles to Trafalgar to vote after being told they could not as aliens. They obtained citizenship papers, returned before 6 pm, and secured ballots. Only about 2,000 of 8,000 eligible voters cast ballots. Saskatchewan land area noted.
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Trafalgar
Julian Kulczycki
John Flisak
John Kucyk
Toronto
Sheldon Featherstone
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St. Alban’s Guild
Alex J. Calder
Greenwood Cemetery
Georgetown
Fred Sinclair
Earl McKay
Harding Price
Richard Appleyard
Harold Campbell
Ben Case
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Acton Free Press
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Www
H. Denny
State Farm
W. H. Denny
Brock St
Trafalgarites
Saskatchewan
Optometrist
ST. E. Acton
Don Timmings
Department OF Highways
HYDRO
Ontario Hydro
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