Ospringe student wins public speaking contest
Brenda Bruce from Ospringe school captured first place in the Erin township public school speaking contest held at Ospringe school. Betty Van Zoelen of Brisbane and Joan Watering of Hillsburgh’s Ross R. McKay finished second and third. Judges praised stage presence and interpretation while awarding top speaker honors and a large trophy.
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Rin Township School
Roy ‘Wheeler
To .Ospringe ‘School
Bruce Macpherton
Brenda Bruce
Ospringe
Ll.c
Erin Township
Betty van Zoelen
Brisbane
Joan Watering
Hillsburgh
Ross R. McKay
Canada
Abraham Lincoln
Brenda
Bruce MacPhergon
Batty van Zoolen
Brends Bruce
Centre
Hee
Jean Wetering
Hilsburgh School
Peterborough gains new Agricultural Representative as others depart
Free Press reports changes in Halton and Peel offices as John Cockburn departs Brampton for Peterborough on March 1. Geoff Taylor, already Halton Peel extension assistant, is noted for 4-H and farm youth work. Anne Dustan to move with husband Rev. Dustan to Calgary in mid March.
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Ce Atari
Department of Agneultrd and Food
Halton
Fytutrys
Pfu
John Gockitsen
Hopreggrtativn
Guett-Taylor
Hattos
Andl Podli
John Cockburid
Brampton
Asco
Pug
Wellington County
Iany
Rycepved
Herb Norry
Henry Stanley
Wellington
Pou
Ares
John
Peterborough
Geoff Taylor
Peel
Milton
Kemptville Agricultureal School
United Co-Operatives of
Ontario
Anne Dustan
Calegary
T. M. Dustan
St. Stephen's Church
Farm safety theme highlights man, machinery and fire
The 1968 Farm Safety Council of Ontario conference at the University of Guelph featured the theme Man, Machinery and Fire. Gerald Carton and William Harris represented Halton, with Constable H G Elson illustrating Slow Moving Vehicle signs. Oscar Snyder reported 1966-67 farm accidents in nine counties totaling 642 incidents, 36 fatalities, 36 permanent injuries, 448 injuries, 9064 days off work costing about 161000 dollars.
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Farm Safety Council of Ontario
University of Guelph
Halton Farm Safety Council
Gerald Carton
William Harris
Ontario
H. G. Elson
Oscar Snyder
Farm Safety
Farmers Week at Guelph Guelph Week 68 programs noted
Farmers Week at Guelph will run Monday through Friday February 19 to 23 in War Memorial Hall at the Ontario Agricultural College. The program features packaged sessions on marketing grains farm business and family relations with speakers from the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food the University of Guelph and related bodies. Daily talks cover topics from grain handling to farm management feeding manure handling and silage and draw on experts including Dr Mare Rot Nix of New York.
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War Memorial
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Ontario Department ‘of Agriculture and Food
University of Gustph
Tueaday
Harcourt Memorial
United Church
Dean Avera
Marerot Nix
New York
Macdonald Institute
Home Economics Branch
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Thiréday
Two Farm Community Meetings Set in Toronto Week of Feb 19
Two major meetings for farm groups will take place in Toronto the week of February 19. The Ontario Plowmen’s Association hosts its annual convention February 19 and 20 at King Edward Hotel, while the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies holds its 68th annual convention February 21 and 22. Delegates from 65 plowing matches will review last year’s International Plowing Match and discuss future events, including arranging the 1968 match near Guelph. Reverend Dr. F C Stewart of Kitchener is the luncheon speaker. About 1,000 delegates are expected for the Agricultural Societies gathering, with talks on fair-related provincial issues.
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Toronto
Queen's Park
Ontario Plowman’s Assoceation
King Edward Hotel
Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies
Wellington County
Gilchrist Farm
Guelph
F.C. Stewart
Kitchener
Agricultural Societies Convention
Acton 4-H Club Opens With Fruit Focus
The Acton 4-H group met at Mrs. MacNaughton home on February 10. Irene DeVries was named president with Corio Maxwall as vice president Kathy Lynch secretary Hicke Bollert treasurer Mary Ann Frouley reporter. Members include Shirley Sayers and Diane De Vries. Leaders Mrs. Lynch and Mrs. MacNaughton will teach fruit use in baking and cooking, storage, nutrition, and decoration as the club pursues short cakes pies and puddings. The girls expect a worthwhile and interesting year.
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Acton Group
MacNaughton
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Pusinch Township
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Acton
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