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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1956
Page
13
Halton farmers hear Dr H L Patterson on Brucellosis and prospects for a Certified Brucellosis Free Area by 1960. Vaccination drives, movement rules, and government funding for calfhood vaccines are outlined with emphasis on keeping U S markets open for Halton cattle and the need for compliance.
Kingsway Kiwanis held a noonday luncheon at the Old Mill in Toronto for Halton Juniors. Speaker James D. Moore of the Canadian Council on 4-H Clubs announced 73,000 club members in 5,000 clubs in Canada in 1956 and more than three million worldwide in 43 countries. Halton members Allen Bowen to Marilyn Wrigglesworth received Short Course scholarships to Ontario Agricultural College, with two young ladies receiving equivalent awards.
Borgstrom a home economist for Halton Peel and York counties joins A T Woodley chair of Halton Advisory Council on 4 H Agricultural Clubs and A G Bennett associate agricultural representative for Halton and Peel with J E Whitelock as part of the group.
Lakeside chapter LODE held a Christmas meeting in the Legion Hall last week. Members exchanged gifts and sang carols. Mrs. A. Buchanan presented slides from her trip to Europe and offered commentary. Regent Mrs. Sonny Jacque chaired the session. Refreshments followed.
Mrs. Pearl Kennedy led the worship service for Knox Presbyterian Senior Auxiliary Christmas meeting on December 13 at the manse. Mrs. A J Buchanan presided and theme We Thank Thee for Christmas. A food parcel shower for the Scott Mission in Toronto and installation of 1957 officers were noted.
Porridge based puddings emerged around 1670 as stiffened plum porridge evolved into Christmas pudding. Mince pies were common by the late 1500s with meat additions like tongues and eggs. Turkey joined tables in 1452 replacing grander fowl dishes once served in feathered splendor.
The Christmas Seals began in Denmark in 1903 to raise money for children's hospitals. Today seals support charitable causes in many countries.
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