Wind and Snow Control for Halton County Farms
Halton County farm operators face heavy drifting from west or southwest winds and substantial annual snowfall. Ontario Agricultural College researchers in Guelph study wind effects on buildings and windbreaks to reduce snow buildup. Building size shape and location, plus silo and feed bank placement, influence wind and snow, enabling limited control with wise windbreak use. Extension staff in Milton provide guidance to farmers.
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Amanon County
Ontario
Halton County
Department of Engineering Science
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Ontacio Department of Agriculture
Milton
Han Guelph
Halton
Pot Luck Supper Binds Four United Church Groups
A pot luck supper kicked off a joint meeting of four United Church Women groups last evening. Mrs G W McKennie spoke for the president, members volunteered for social and flower duties, and Miss Flora Moffat sent greetings from Bella Bella BC. Santa distributed gifts, a humorous skit and Christmas stories added festive mood, while old photos sparked light confessions and keepsakes amid decorated tables and carols.
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United Church Women In
G. W. McKennie
H. Force
C Rognvaldson
Flora Moffat
Bella Bella
Wm. Waterhouse
Mes D. Engel
Santa
Rae West
Engagement of Gwen Mainprise to Fred Ford in Acton
Mr and Mrs Elmer Mainprise announce the engagement of their daughter Gwen to Fred Ford son of Mr and Mrs William Ford of Guelph. The marriage is planned for Saturday December 29 1962 in Acton.
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Elmer
Free Slides Halton Fire Presentation Spotlight
The Halton County City Presentation Bureau showcases a year round fire prevention slide show developed with the Electrical Bureau of Canada. Slides and accompanying script are loaned to service clubs councils fire departments and safety groups across the country to promote prevention of central hazards in farm home and industry.
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Halton County
Electrical Bureau of Canada
Chambers of Commerce
Canada
Sant Dean
Steaman
Electrical Bureau
Electral Bureau
Iver
Tian Sho
Harborsub Commerce
Seligotsy
Industres Shurches
Anal Venth Cin
Douglas Wilson
Oakville
Tlalioy Mutual Aid Fire System
Hatton County Fire Prevention Bureau showcased in color
Feature on Hatton County Fire Prevention Bureau highlighting 277 firefighters including 267 volunteers and 1 full time, serving a 3,000 square mile area with a population of 115,000. The Plastin Bureau earned international awards for year round fire protection and the Halton program is recommended as a model for five towns.
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Hatton County
Cipbraes Fie
Walter
Plastin Bureau
Electrical Bureau
Halton
Local Police Urge Safe Driving During Holidays
Local police warn of increased drinking and reckless driving around the holidays. Departments instruct kept equipment on patrol and a vigilant watch for irrational driving that risks lives or property, urging, If you drink, don't drive take a taxi.
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Atatt Phot Kitchener
Actor
Scottish Dance Club
Bill Wilson
Gayle McKay
Leanne Pugsley
Lynne Colvin
Paula laCombe
Mr. Wilson
Ial
Fire Prevention Bureau
Easton
George Bumly
Millien
Halton Comte
Chauinan
Acton
Femen
Seston
Simpsons
Athices
Milter
Georgetown
Aetereer
Pam Sui
Seeig
Bureau
Pletinad Bureau of Canada
Devon
Adaeh
Delmonte
Lynn Valley
F. & S. Movers
Ont
Custom Cleaners
Main ST. N
Belivsay
Hinton’s
Toyl and
YMCA
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