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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 31, 1958

Page

2

Top Contestant Named in Halton Land Judging Contest

Carolyn Gardhouse was named top contestant at Halton County Land Judging Contest held at FC Charles Georgetown Farm on Thursday July 26. The event sponsored by the 16 Mile Conservation Authority and Ontario Department of Agriculture featured judging classes across winter wheat alfalfa potatoes and corn with prize winners announced at Stewarttown Hall.

Carolyn Gardhouse Helton County FC Charles Georgetown Crafit 18 Mile Cress Conservation Authority Mahonean Cecept Onlane Department of Agriculture Onlane Agricultural College Progres Tom Loune Souls Department Stewarttown Robert Marshall Aboteman Ao Maclaren Catt Valley Martin Vier Mia Janay Aertion Priece Carolyn Gard Devas James Arthen Martane Dick- OW Lawrence John Keener Sh Rleaner Taylor Hansell

Agricultural Broadcasts Prompt Reader Feedback From Millon Office

Agricultural staff in Millon conducted broadcasts in early November about the Land Judging Competition and Aber fieldy Farm on Bequesng Tu an. The program, tied to 45 Malton farmers, drew a busy turnout and a mixed reaction from readers.

Ttultural Millon Gaithouse Charles Garathouse

Women in Russia Work on Logging

A historical report notes women in Russia engaged in logging and timber work while men handle heavy machinery. A photographer tours rural areas capturing women at work with saws beams and other manual tasks alongside men operating equipment.

Russia Qatar Angus Me Rey Adenine Fopester Mi -MoTean Amen

Fall Rye Pasture Potential and Seeding Tips

The article notes strong interest in fall and spring pasture using rye. Sowing in early August yields good fall pasture on light to medium land, with spring pasture aiding feed supply. It recommends seeding rates and timing to balance land use, plowing down rye for soil organic content, and mentions beef cattle grazing implications.

Norwally

Halton Federation Offers Scholarships

The Halton County Federation of Agriculture offers two scholarships of 100 toadbars each for 61st year awards at Ontario Agricultural College or Ontario Veterinary College. Applicants must be at least 17 by September 1 and have completed Grade 12. Selection favors 4-H activity and academic standing. results announced in late August.

Halton Teast Juni Palmer Fimae Agricultural Office Millen

August Dates to Remember in a Fragmented Note

A fragmented OCR list outlines August dates with events and years such as Trotsky assassinated in 1940 and Princess Margaret born in 1940. It mentions Vancouver and Newfoundland, plus scattered phrases about days and observances. The text remains unclear but preserves named individuals and places.

Fizabeth Bern Newfoundland Anne Iron Petr Yukon Vancouver Trotsky Princess Margaret Barn Vane Pcouver BE Santa

Hayweed Pollen Control Efforts Across Halton County

Halton County weed control news outlines the ragweed pollen issue, citing the Hayweed Pollen Index and data from the Alliance Academy of Allergy. It notes the August to October distribution window, explains weather influence on pollen levels, and promotes hand pulling as a practical control method amid a 16000 sufferer estimate.

United States Canada Aiiian Academy of Allergy Hatton Qaabsille Tete Mhandtea Halton

Touring tips to enjoy rainy day visits at local towns

The piece urges tourists to use local guides and chamber of commerce resources to discover sights in Almont and nearby towns. It highlights haunted houses and museum tours, suggesting guided plant tours and historical sites as engaging options for a vacation day indoors.

Woleer Chamber of Commerce Almont

Nassagaweya Women’s Institute Seeks World Peace Insight

The Nassagaweya Women’s Institute met at Mrs KR Rinehart’s home with Mrs Cargill presiding. Delegates discussed world peace duties, Ontario Agricultural College training, farm life, safety for children on tractors, and nature topics. A nature reading and poetry elicited amusement as the gathering adjourned with tea.

Nassagaweya Women's Institute KR Rinehart Cargal Cmy Poe Dublin Cenfereante Mo Mahon Hebdan Guelph Ontario Agricultural College Childred

Canadian Newsprint Powers Global Papers

Canada supplies half of the world’s newsprint and ships sheets worldwide. Printing presses in Jerusalem Johannesburg and many overseas communities publish editions in multiple languages using Canadian manufactured paper.

Jerusalem Johannesburgh

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Carollyn Gardhouse Halton’s Land Tom Barber Caimp‘bell Soils Department At Held Tay Margaret Lawn Dwight May Jeffrey Nurse Ves Ware George Greenteas Sandy Harnes Jack Robertson Dion Pyeyler Sandy Hepburn 9 Ton Hunter Allen Brownentge Soba Odpicket Ontario Aber Perristinge Ceerdbeuss Aberfeldy Halton Federation Halyon County Weed Control News FE McArthur OPP A. Kelso Roberts Wiakto Peg Onraril Hospital Services Commission Nassagaweya Women’s Institute Acton Crouth Acton Mis Moffat A Frank Livon Woop Pet Monterootus Pollock and Campbell Nave Galt Dad's Restaurant Cone Ane Campbellville Guelph Joob Borden He A Jontario
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