Master Seed Potato Grower Honored in Acton
Smith Griffin Sr. of Acton Wellington County was named Master Seed Potato Grower at a banquet in Toronto on January 18. At 96, Griffin has a long record of seed potato production, prizes, and service to local farming groups including Erin Agricultural Society and the OFVGA. His family remains active in farming and community affairs with his grandson Smith Griffin Jr. taking a leadership role in turnip exhibits.
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Smith Edward Griffin
Acton
Wellington
Pees
Griffin
Thetario Soil and
Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers
King Edward Hotel
Toronto
Russia
Canadian Seed Growers Association
Smith Griffii
Robertson
Canada
U.S.A
Smith Griffin Sr
Ontario Agricultural College
Experimental Union
Zavitz
Erin Agricultural Society
Churchill United
Harold
Smith Griffin—Jr
Smith Jr
OFVGA
Smith Griffin’ Sr
Oakville
Erin
Guelph
Ae Griffin Sr
Tate Grower
Smith Griffin Jr
Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
Holstein Districts Dominate All-Canada Awards
Holsteins from three district herds were cited in the annual all-Canadian Holstein selections by the Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada. Hunterholm Princess Jo anne, owned by Albert G. Hunt er of Burlington, was named reserve all-Canadian junior yearling heifer. Honorable mention went to M. De Wingrove of Campbellville for Ellecta Rockette Rebel in yearling bulls, and Maylee Flossie, a two-year-old heifer shown by Donald Walton of Dundalk and bred by Clayton May of Milton, also earned honorable mention in her class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holstein - Friesian Association of Canada
Hunterholm
Joanne
Albert G. Hunter
Burlington
M. de Wingrove
Campbellville
Maylee Flossie
Donald Walton
Dundalk
Clayton May
Milton
Pioneers in agriculture inspire Nassagaweya meeting
Nassagaweya Township hosts first meeting of the year at Mrs J Roberts home with 12 members and two visitors. Vice president presides, guest speaker Mrs Murray Mahon discusses Agriculture and Industry Past and Present, highlighting pioneer migration and township progress. Social lunch follows.
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Nassagaweya Women’s Institute
J. Roberts
David _DeBlauw
Lucas
Avas
Murray Mahon
Nassagaweya
Toronto
Guelph
Soils and Fertilizer Short Course Opens in Ontario
By Charles Warner Fruit and Vegetable Extension Specialist 80 attending sessions at Milton and Brampton began January 16 under Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food. Herb Norry directed the first session, noting soils worldwide importance. Future sessions run weekly for 10 weeks with hope to deepen understanding of soil function and fertilizer role in plant growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Warner
Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food
Milton
Brampton
Herb Norry
Peel County
Norry
House Notes And Local Gatherings In Week
Mrs Mitchel and Mrs Sanford hosted a well attended Tupperware party last Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs P Nunes Vas and children spent the weekend with her parents near Moorefield. Sympathy to Mr Thomas Aldwell on his father's death at Milton last week. Mrs Newton Ruddell home from hospital a week. Little Margaret Homan home after hospital for a digestive infection. Mr and Mrs A C Patterson visited in Toronto during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C.patterson
Toronto
Home visits and sock mending tips in community notes
Mr. Howard Price is well enough to be home after several weeks illness. The WI met at the home of Mrs. Ralph Turner on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Sanderson and family of Aurora and Dr. W. Cohoon of Toronto visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cohoon, on Sunday. Never wait until the hole has worn through to darn socks. Darn when the sock has begun to wear thin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Price
Ralph Turner
Sanderson
Aurora
W. Cohoon
Toronto
Mrs Cohoon
Nassagaweya Council Meeting Action January 16
Nassagaweya Township Council renewed a wrecking yard licence for J. and N. Newman. It received an OWRC report on the Campbellville Gravel Supply Co Ltd property on Campbellville Sideroad. The report recommended maintaining all retaining walls, repairing one pond wall, and stopping pumping water from a small pit to a pond. The council acknowledged receipt of the letter and asked OWRE to confirm the recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Newman
O.W.R.C
Campbellville Gravel Supply Co. Ltd
Campbellville
O.w.re
Briefs and motions mark township council session
Mandates were carried out and referred to the finance committee. Requests were made for grants to organizations aiding the handicapped or diseased. The Eden Mills Park deed was purchased from Puslinch Township for 1. Congratulated Reeve William Coulter on his election as Warden of the County. Deputy Reeve Hoey moved, seconded by MacArthur, Gordon and Mahon, to offer congratulations and support. Coulter thanked council for its backing.
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Eden Mills Park
Puslinch Township
William Coulter
Hoey
MacArthur
Gordon
Mahon
Coulter
Council
Memorial for Acton resident John Drew recalls sportsman and veteran
Funeral services were held for John Drew of Acton at St Joseph’s church with Rev V M Morgan officiating. A Legion service followed at the Quenley Shoemaker funeral home. Drew, born May 14 1927 in Cooksville, served in World War II and was active in Milton hockey. He is survived by his wife Shirley Marchment and three daughters, Bernice Janice and Donna, plus a daughter Madeline Harding. He also leaves brothers Joe and Johnny Drews. He lived in Acton since his first marriage and was a longtime Legion and Foresters member. His cheerful nature remained despite hospital stays.
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Idfter Ai Lingevig
Ilsiese
Bern- Hethe
Howplel
Geardmore and Co
Acton
Carpenter Maintene
Morgan
St. Joseph's Church
Legion Ser
Quenley, Shoemaker
Holy Name
John
Mary Drew
Milton
J. Shirley Marchment
Joseph's Church
Brock St
Firs
Armed Services
The
Legion
Independent Order of Foresters
Drew
Ile
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Acton Free Press
Acton High School
George Beisheri
Danny Arbie
Ron McCallum
Allan McNabb
Bob Turkesz
Dick Barclay
John McGeachie
Gerald Dick
Harry Oehlrich
Fred Flisnik
George Wallis
Terry Churchill
Lovell Bros
Hinds
DARY
Canada Farm & Industrial Equipment Show
Exhibition Park
Ontario
Mill ST. E
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Loose Leaf Space Atlas
Storm Bags
Brownine Journals
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