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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1957
Page
6
The Ontario Department of Agriculture warns farmers to monitor fields for reddish brown army worms measuring half inch to two inches. The warning notes sightings are not yet severe but worms may move as hay is cut and wheat matures. Farmers should report infestations to local Agricultural Representative.
The Halton County hog shipment rose in June with market deliveries increasing from the week of May 13 17 to the week of June 10 16. The May week had 103 hogs shipped while June week showed higher activity.
The Minister of Agriculture, W A Goodfellow, announced Ontario designated a supervised Brucellosis area. All female calves must be vaccinated after four months but before 11 months. vaccination costs covered by the province. Owners arrange vaccination with licensed practitioners. no exclusive vaccination rights. Intra provincial cattle movement remains open within supervised areas.
Georgetown’s school board reports growth adds three rooms annually and envisions a fourth public school. They urge council to consider erecting a school on James Street on the old reservoir property and insist the site remain in public ownership for future district needs.
Health Department opens multiple antivenin depots across Ontario to treat rattlesnake bites free of charge. Treatment units will be available at hospitals in Little Current Espanola Parry Sound Bracebridge Orillia Midland Penetanguishene Barrie Collingwood Meaford Owen Sound Wiarton Lion's Head Southampton Kingar dutt Goderich Sarnia Chatham St Thomas Welland and Hamilton, with supplies at the Provincial Central Laboratory in Toronto.
Reeve Stan Allen will leave municipal politics after six years on Georgetown council to focus on duties as superintendent of Halton Centennial Manor Milton, while finishing his current term. He has served since 1952 and was Halton County warden in 196, commuting from Milton during a transition period. Mayor Armstrong called him a valuable servant and wished him well. In later notes Mayor Dennis said he was uninformed about sewer proposals after returning from Florida.
Mrs Joseph Park of 1110 Dundas Highway West Cooksville died after a 18 month illness at Toronto Hospital on July 5. Born in Naasagawey Township in 1082 she was Helen Mayes daughter of George Mayes and Mabel Robbins. Survived by husband Joseph Park and five children Marlyne June Ina Holo and Joseph Jr all at home plus five teachers Charles Windsor James Jack Carl Milton Eugene HRS Milton and two sisters Pearl Mae Allen Anderson Windsor and Betty R Milton. Member of United Church. Funeral July 9 at Rumley Funeral Home Acton officiated by Ken Seth Griffiths. Interment St Davids Cemetery Campbellville. Pallbearers Jim May Ronnie Skinner James Skinner James Park Gordon Russell Carl Canvassers Annoy Oakville Merchants
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