Turkey shoot draws large crowd at Haltom Sportsmen event
The Haltom Sportsmen Association held a turkey shoot on Gordon Lee's farm on December 14 attracting many men hoping to win turkeys. Thirty birds and nine chickens were awarded to winners, with Irwin Thompson and J Brampton scoring the only perfect shot. Community notes report visitors and church meeting attendance and a new well being dug at the Horn by Community Park to supply water for nearby conveniences.
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Haltom Sportsmen'’s Association
Gordon Lee
Dee
Irwin Thompson
J Brampton
Temington Pump Shotaun
Fred Albverthorn
Raleover
Ceril Hairy
Beeverton
Harry Price
Walter Coulton
Lou Ssington
Myst
Doug
Leslie
Hallow Presbytery
Applewans United Church
Port Credit
Care is Essential Follow These Tips To Store Machinery
The article stresses proper care for farm machinery as investments rise. It notes rust during storage is common, especially on bare metal parts like plows and discs, and cites JWHO Southwest, Department of Engineering Science, Ontario Agricultural College for guidance on storage practices.
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JWHO
Department of Engineering Science
Ontario Agricultural College
Preventive storage rust for machinery and engines
To minimize cost and damage during long storage idle farm engines require rust protection. Drain oil after warming, add rust inhibitor per manufacturer, lubricate intake, remove spark plugs and treat, seal openings, drain water and fuel types, and store until spring for longer life. Gasoline and diesel units need fuel draining and inhibitor in fuel system.
Observance of Christmas Through the Ages
The text traces Christmas from its early mission to blend pagan customs with Christian observance in 601 A.D. under Pope Gregory, through English Puritan bans in 1684, to renewed interest with Dickens's 1843 A Christmas Carol and the holiday’s revival amid a shifting religious landscape.
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Gregory
England
Charles Dickens
Grandfather Frost in Russian Christmas Traditions
The article describes Grandfather Frost as a Russian Santa figure who entertains children in January at St. George's Hall with singers and dancers. It notes his Moscow stage origins and revival by Russians, with references to Kremlin access for American correspondents last year.
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Russia
Grandfather Frost
Moscow
St. George's Hall
Santa Claus
Kremlin
Dublin W I Members Hold Christmas Party
Members of the Dublin Women’s Institute held their December meeting as a Christmas party at Mrs Mansell Nellis’s home. The event featured carols, games, prizes for long-time and new members, a gift exchange, a charity donation, and a Christmas lunch hosted by several members.
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Dublin
Ssluation Army
Mra
Wm. McIntyre
Alex Bear
Mre Kennedy
McIntyre
M. Graham
William McPhedran
W. McIntyre
M Nellis
Wnd
Labor banquet criticizes municipal relief practices in Oakville
Millward at a labor institute banquet in Oakville objects that municipalities offer only handouts rather than work, urging tax funded aid or jail as a last resort. George Burt of the CLC calls unemployment funds to stabilize bonds, while Trafalgar reeve-elect Alex Phillips cites a failed plan to create work programs. The event drew 85 union members and wives with talks on welfare, union administration, and unemployment insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve Thomas
Millward
Labor Institute
Oakville
Municipal Welfare Department
George Burt
Canadian Labor Congress
Canada
Burt
Trafalgar
Alex Phillips
Tuwnship Council
Jack Taylor
Oakville and District Labor Council
Halton County
Max Dodds
Ontario Federation of Labor Welfare
Jim Roberts
CLC
Henry Weisbach
Lloyd Fell
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Ake
Bob Ridsdales
Ascton
Acton
ALTON
Fariabas
Halton
IGA
Cestemore
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Small Link
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Sunkist
Buck
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