Silverware Doubles As Decorations
A Christmas gift of silver hollowware can be a two fold or even three fold gift for the recipient. Many pieces have second and third uses and can be used as holiday decorations such as a gravy boat filled with pine cones and holly or a canilestick with a ribboned pine cone. The silver compote or vegetable dish can serve as a centerpiece or a decorative table accent with flowers or leaves. Do not hide silver when not used for its original purpose explore extra duties and possibilities.
Raithby Discusses Zero Pasturing at Halton Series
Prof Geo E Raithby head of animal husbandry at OAC spoke on zero pasturing and the future of Halton dairy industry. He outlined benefits such as higher yields and less pasture loss but noted drawbacks including labor needs costly equipment and feed quality concerns. John McDougall of Lazy Pat Farms shared practical experiences.
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Halton Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Geo. E. Raithby
O.A.C
Halton
Raithby
John McDougall
Palermo
Ralph Campbell
Department of Agricultural Economics
O. A.C
Esquesing Township Approves Seasonal Parking Ban
A special Esquesing township council meeting in Stewarts town on December 6 discusses a by-law to prohibit parking on township roads during certain seasons to avoid interference with snow plowing and sanding. Reeve Bird presided as members attended and the by-law was read and passed.
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Esquesing
Stewarttown
Reeve Bird
Halton Farm Groups Map Busy Schedule Of Meetings
Halton farm clubs plan a string of annual meetings with key speakers. Stewarttown hosts the Halton Federation of Agriculture and Soil and Crop Improvement Association events, while Burlington hosts a combined fruit Growers banquet with Hon. F. S. Thomas. Dairy breed groups set January meetings with speakers J. from Jersey Club, C D. Graham from Ontario Agriculture and a Golden Guernsey session with a radio commentator.
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Halton
Stewarttown
Halton Federation of Agricnutture
Federation
M. M. Robinson
Burlington Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association
Appleby United Church
F. S. Thomas
Ontario
Jersey Club
Stewarttown Hall
Ontario Jersey Club
Holstein Club
Trafalgar Hall
C.D. Graham
Halton Plowmen elect new officers after annual meeting
Halton Plowmen's Association wrapped up another year with an annual meeting led by president J Spencer Wilson. Highlights included junior and senior matches on Harvey Nurse farm and J J Thistlewaite farm, plus color pictures and a film. New officers named include President George E Readhead and secretary treasurer J E Whitelock, with a slate of vice presidents and directors across associations in Nassagaweya Trafalgar and Nelson areas.
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Halton Plowmen's Association
J. Spencer Wilson
Halton Association
J. E. Whitelock
Harvey Nurse Farm
George E. Readhead
Leonard Lister
Clebert McDowell
Upturn in Canadian Economy Exceeds Forecasts at Halifax Meeting
Bank of Nova Scotia president H. L. Enman told shareholders a 1935 upturn surpassed the most optimistic forecasts, highlighting Canada’s built in growth. F. W. Nicks reported assets up 16 percent and 35 new branches as GDP rose to 26 billion dollars amid industrial progress. Canada now ranks among the world’s top industrial producers with three times pre war output.
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H. L. En¢man
Bank of Nova Scotia
Halifax
Canada
F. W. Nicks
Ek Bank Wessets
Mr. Enman
Weather Signs at Christmas Predict the Year
British readers consult Christmas Eve and Christmas Day skies for portents of the year ahead. An old belief says a clear starry Christmas foretells a bountiful harvest, while foul weather hints hardship. Observations at sunrise or sunset supposedly indicate famine or declines for rulers and livestock.
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Britain
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Brampton
Geo. Readhead
Halton Plowmen’s Association
Roy Currie
J. C. Cunningham
R. A. Neilson
Stanley Mlay
Clifford Wrigglesworth
Lloyd Fisher
Tom Hunter
Nassagaweya
J. R. McPhail
Ross Gordon
Robert Hurren
George Swann
J. L. Chisholm
Jack Turner
Harold Fer
Stanley
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Victor“Hall
J- A Dixon
C. F. Picket
E. R Segsworth
W. ‘E. Breckon
J.A. Elliott
W. J. Robertson
M. 'T. ‘McNabb, V. & McArthur
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Youngstown
Aody
Chevrolet
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Dodge
Ford
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Oldsmobile
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Malton
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