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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1958
Page
7
Weather shifts in early July boosted crop prospects. First hay crop is generally good with occasional stalls in North Halton. Late wheat harvest near, with wide fields ready for combining next week and quality appearing strong despite some variability.
More than 180 million stage stamps commemorating the Buy Beaut Jubilee Jamboree held at Sutton Coktfieta, England, last August were sold in Britain, according to a Canadian Press dispatch.
An arbitration award fixes a minimum price of $1.45 for winter wheat with an export movement fund deduction up to nine cents per bushel. Ontario Wheat Producers' Marketing Board chair Ro J Myeda notes the board will not match the full deduction, leaving growers facing lower effective prices this season.
Mrs James C Reid of RR 8 Georgetown was selected Halton's Dairy Princess at a garden party last week. She will represent Halton in the Dairy Queen competition at the Canadian National Exhibition. Judges included John W Pawley Jardine and David Pelletterio with assistance from Miss Joan Peterson.
Halton Vision schedules two key events for hog producers this week. The first, a land judging competition for senior farm operators, is set today at 1:30 PM on the farm of Charles, lot 16 in Raquesing Township. The second event, the Ontario Hog Producer Marketing Plan Poll, opens Friday with polling stations in each township and deputy returning officers assigned by township clerks. Hog producers are urged to vote and make their wishes known.
In Halton County a persistent weed known as wild carrot or queen anne’s lace is spreading rapidly due to dry weather. The article recommends spraying with a mixture of 24-D and 2,4-T and cautions against using brushkill on sensitive crops while noting the carrot harbors the carrot fly and requires repeated cultivation and careful management.
Montreal report describes a youth safety message urging proper use of diving equipment and following safety rules. It notes a 13 year old boy named Peter Kinigemall and others training weekly at a YMCA pool to improve technique. The piece emphasizes refresher courses and adherence to safety protocols.
The Lorne Scots militia to guard Princess Margaret arriving in Peel County on Wednesday night. Col. Arthur Kemp announces the unit will assist local authorities including police in Tyrone Township and neighboring Toronto units with security duties and transportation support from Brampton Orangeville Georgetown Pitt Meadows Milton and Oakville. The Manitobe city of Wawawekesa is named from the Aldookoon word for whip-poor-will.
Supper at 6 30 in the cafeteria style setting beside the lake amid flowers. Members Wispe Laints Borough and Mrs L Bridey lead a tour of the Lake and thank Kin Lapdwerough for hosting the garden event and Mr Landsborough for his patronage.
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