Local pupils shine at inter-county tractor event
Halton juniors won the inter-county tractor contest at the International. Oakville and North Halton High School Areas placed second and eleventh in the intersecondary school competition. The International Plowing Match is set for October 11 to 14 near Leamington in Essex county. County senior match tentatively October 28 may be between Milton and Campbellville. A committee including Roy Currie and others was formed to select a site.
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Alton
Oakville
North Halton
Oubt
Burlington
Akville
Leamington
Essex County
Spencer Wilson
Milton
Campbellville
Messrs
Roy Currie Lloyd Chisholm
Elmer Carton
Robert Hurren
Jack McPhail
Set Dates For Senior Junior Plow Matches
Officials set dates for senior and junior plow matches. John W Picket Arnold Picket and Leonard Lister were appointed to select the sites. Winfred Timbers of Smaithilde is named chief coach as the program advances.
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jRamogrmnayoh Ss
Saeintes
John W. Picket
Arnold Picket
Leonard Lister
Winfred Timbers
Smaithilde
Amd Jurtigyen
Canada’s Summertime Celebrations and Touring Adventures
A lively overview of Canadian summer events from Banff Indian Days to Saskatchewan’s museum openings and Acadian commemorations. Highlights include Shakespeare festival, provincial expositions in Quebec and Newfoundland, and scenic motor tours across vast landscapes with notes on cities such as Regina, Halifax, Toronto, and Vancouver.
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Julius Cieesar
Prince Edward
Marriage Trip to Tennessee Follows Georgetown Wedding
Muriel May Spence and Donald Hepburn Schenk wed in a double ring ceremony at St John's Church Georgetown. The bride wore net over white satin with lily of the valley and red rose bouquet. The couple will reside in Georgetown after a wedding trip to Tennessee and northern Ontario.
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Muriel May Spence
Clarence Spence
Donald Hepburn Schenk
William Schenk
Glen Williams
St. John's Church
Georgetown
Morgan McFarlane
Lily-Of-The-Valley
Marjorie
Gerry Inglis
Toronto
Milston
Acton
Victoria
Brampton
Kitchener
Stewarttown Hall
Spence
Schenk
Doris Hull
Tennessee
Ontario
Mrs. Schenk
Arlington Kindergarten Enrolls 224 Children
A report to Burlington cites Dr. Darton noting 224 children enrolled for kindergarten. The document outlines plans for the start of the school term in September and highlights education officials' involvement in the process.
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Almadk
Rarlington
Wragk
Darton
Qaumed
Education Ouran Ebaitrnom
Bhirlangton
Coumeill
Centennial Observance Of Grand Lodge In Toronto Anticipated
Local Masons plan a large centennial observance in Toronto with a religious service at the C N E Grandstand on July 17 and Grand Lodge sessions at the C N E Coliseum over two days. Dignitaries from Ontario Canada Britain Australia and many U S states are expected.
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Grand Lodge
C.N.E
C.N.E. Coliseum
Ontario
Canada
Great Britain
Commonwealth
Australia
United States
Toronto
J. P. Maher
Centennial Committee
Maher
Hamilton
Quebec
Grand “Lodge of
Grand ‘Lodge of
Manitoba
Grand Lodge of
Rental Arrangements for Your Farm Circular Issued
Ontario farms show about 17 percent rented with higher shares in some regions. The Economics Division of Agriculture Canada and the Ontario Agriculture College cooperated on a circular offering sample cash and share rental agreements. Copies are available at the Agricultural Office in Milton.
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Ontario
Essex County
Economiccs
Canada Department of Agriculture
Department of Agricultural Economics
OAC
Milton
Halton Jerseys and Holsteins Enter at the CNE
At Halton Jersey and Holstein club meetings plans were made to enter county herds at the Canadian National Exhibition. William Featherstone Maurice C. Beaty and J. E. Whitelock were named to select the Halton entries. Officials for the Black and Whites include W. H. Robinson Lloyd Pickard Martyn Heslop and J. E. Whitelock. Entries close August 9 with the dairy showing set for September 1 and 2.
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Halton Jersey and Holstein Clubs
Jersey
William Featherstone
Maurice C. Beaty
J. E. Whitelock
Halton
W. H. Robinson
Lloyd Pickard
Martyn Heslop
C.N.E
Oakville Trafalgar approve 1 070 000 school project
Oakville and Trafalgar councils approved a new 1 070 000 high school project and motions to seek Ontario Municipal Board approval for debentures of the same amount. Board member Thomas Blacklock cited nearby school visits and estimated costs at 11 per square foot or less. Oakville Reeve Dr. Fred Haldenby noted the debentures required careful study as councils endorsed the plan. The piece ends noting Canadian manufacturing weekly wages at 58.36 dollars on February 1, 1955.
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Oakville - Trafalgar High School
Oakville
Trafalgar
Ontario Municipal Board
Thomas Blakelock
Fred Haldenby
Gibson Hamilton unite in marriage at Georgetown Baptist
Evelyn Pearl Gibson and Leslie Thomas Hamilton were married Saturday afternoon at the Georgetown Baptist parsonage. Rev. Alfred J. Barker performed the ceremony. The Bride wore white lace over nylon with a fingertip veil and pink sweetheart rose bouquet. The reception followed at Limehouse Community Hall.
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Evelyn Pearl Gibson
Leslie ‘Thomas
Hamilton
the Baptist. Parsonage
Georgetown
Alfred J. Barker
James Gibson
Rockwood
John ‘Hamilton
Isla Gibson
William Clarke Holmes
Géorgetown
Limehouse Community Hall
Mrs. Hamilton
Raven Attack Forces Men From Truck In Ontario
Parry Sound residents report a raven swarmed a moving pickup, pecking at the doors and beating the sides with wings. The men trapped the bird and believe it was intoxicated by road salt, calling it now fairly tame.
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Parry Sound, Ont
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