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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 15, 1959

Page

3

Vertical Integration debated at Halton soil and crop meeting

Five panelists including W. E. Breckon and Dr. H Caldwell discussed contract farming and vertical integration from broiler production to processing. Benefits include market security and lower production costs, while risks involve loss of producer control and costly credit. Panelists favored cautious adoption to keep family farms viable into 1968 and beyond.

Oneol Te ‘Trust J. B. White Harvey Caldwell Department of Farm Economics Ontario Agricultural College Tts Shor Ford Center Hit Reford Gardhouse Halton Charles Munro Embro Roy Coulter Caldwell W. E. Breckon Manny Ontario Ww. E. Breckon A. R. Coulter Dr. H. Caldwell Charles G. Munro

Death notices honor W A Lasby and others in community

The community extends sympathy on the death of W A Lasby after a five year illness. He leaves two sons, Charles and Joseph, plus two grandsons and three great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements followed at Rumley Shomaker, Acton, led by Rev McKenzie and J Birtch. Pallbearers listed, floral tributes noted. Also noted is the funeral of Mrs Shel Leaman Wright of Toronto at Eden Mills cemetery.

Lasby W. A. Lasby Jessie Anderson Charles Jospeh Toronty Rumley-Shomaker Acton A. McKenzie J. Birtch G. McAlpine S. Fulton G. Blacklock C. Brinklow W. Lowrie W. Watson Mr. Lasby Shel Leaman Vnee Wright Toronto Eden Mills Leaman Gilbertson Robert Wright

Somerville Promoted to Manager at Hatton Co-Op Supplies

Bill Somerville is promoted to manager of Hatton Co-Op Supplies in Georgetown replacing Harold Dodds who moves to CBC farm broadcasting. Somerville, a district native living near Acton with wife and son, previously worked five years in Guelph with the United Co-Op feed department. Hatton Co-Op operates branches in Georgetown and Milton.

Bill Somerville Georgetown Halton Cne Harold Dodds Farm Broadcast Canadian Broadcasting Commission Mr. Somerville Acton George Somerville Guelph United Co-Op Hatton Co-Op Milton

Kroeze to Counsellor for Ac ton Christian Reformed Church

Rev Henry W Kroeze of Clark son will counsel the Ac ton congregation as the Christian Reformed church seeks a full minister. Rev Roelof Groeneboer has moved to British Columbia to serve another church. Kroeze will lead services and teach three catechism classes Monday evenings as the congregation hopes for a returning minister. A man never gets so rich that he can afford to lose a friend.

Henry W.kroeze Clarkson Acton Christian Reformed Church Roelof Groeneboer British Columbia

Mystery Fire Call Drills Georgetown Villagers New Year Eve

The Georgetown fire brigade visited the village on New Year’s Eve though no fire was found. The call came from an unknown source and remains under review. Peter Glynn spent holidays with grandparents the Dalziel and the Agnews at Woodbridge. Ted Brown shot a fox near the house, believed rabid. Ralph Turner suffered an eyeball injury at work but retained sight. Sunday visits included Mr. and Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Smith with local families at Ori stia and Elfordwood. Over 20 Brown family members attended a gathering with friends and neighbors.

Georgetown Peter Glynn Mrs. Dalziel Agnew Woodbridge Ralph Turner Malton Miss Doroth Kirkpatrick Calvin McDonald Elfidwood A. C. Patterson S. Smith Oristia Turner A. E. Wiley Mrs. Buckle Hamilton

Brampton Wedding of Bridget McLaughlin to George Jennings

Father Morgan presided at the marriage of Bridget Ann McLaughlin and George Allan Jennings. The bride wore a white brocade waltz dress with satin hat and carried a white baby mums and red rose bouquet. Attendant Mrs. Burke from Toronto wore red velvet and carried a white bouquet. Reception at Yellow Briar Inn Brampton with family from Palermо, Oakville, Freeston, Acton, Georgetown, Toronto, Guelph and Brampton. A telegram from relatives in Boston was read. The couple reside at Limehouse R1 Brampton.

Fred Niven Malton J. A. Milne James “Daniel Mary Grace Elfen Daniel Toronto Etd W. Lowrie Robert McAlping Alexander Burtington Morgan Bridget Ann John McLaughtin George Allan Jennings George Jennings Pet. Jennings Jack" Burke Brampton Jennings McLaughlin Jack Burke Yellow Briar Inn Palsermo Oakville Freéston Acton Georgetown Guelph Boston Mass Ror Limehouse

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