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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 20, 1958
Page
4
Halton 4-H Beef Calf Club members entered 13 steers in the Queen's Guineas Class at the Royal Winter Fair. The group posted top carcass scores with all steers rated Grade A on carcass score and averages showing heavier weights and solid gains.
The Halton Junior Farmers Association schedules its annual meeting for Thursday February 7 in the Agricultural Board Room Milton. Officers for 1088 will be elected and the county program for the coming year planned. The annual banquet is set for March 7 with awards and honors for provincial winners.
The Acton Junior Farmers and Junior Institute held their annual meeting on a Wednesday in February at the home of Mrs Mabel Borgstrons. Duras Thompson was elected president, with Kathryn Narish and Kathleen Stanley among officers and Jack Ferguson as vice president. A banquet plan was announced at Acton Parish Hall to honor 38 past presidents of the Acton Junior Institute and Acton Junior Farmers.
Ontario Department of Agriculture bulletin recommends seed varieties for forage and grain crops for 1958 planting. It lists new forage and grain seed varieties and details adaptations for local farmers, including corn hybrids and maturity, with guidance from agricultural representatives.
Jack Frost seals roads and homes as temperatures plunge to 30 below zero. Families keep warm with blankets and boots while tow trucks assist cars unable to start. Snow blankets the area with icy conditions and students face frigid morning commutes.
A Canadian agriculture discussion in Ontario reveals Farm Forums doubt the Canadian Federation of Agriculture reflects farmer views. Members praise policy direction but blame low public interest and weak CRA support, urging unified organization to speak for farmers.
The text describes how early cars were serviced before delivery and how buyers should operate new engines. It warns against overheating, advises a break in period with low speeds, and notes maintenance steps like proper lubrication and gradual operation to ensure longevity.
Janot Farmers names Ralph Cunningham as president and Bruce Van Viet as secretary with Hon Archer as treasurer. Vice presidents include Bad and directors listed as himer Wad Don Saith Fred Bacies and JOD Cameron.
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