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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1968
Page
7
In a letter to the editor, a writer signing as Concerned argues farmers have right to use roads for moving between fields. Henry J. Stanley notes accident data, legal light requirements, and permits for farm equipment, urging motorists to slow for tractors and farm implements to avoid driving up food costs.
Halton 4-H Club leaders report five members will visit Kenosha County Wisconsin for two weeks in 1969 in return for the same number of Wisconsin 4-H members visiting Halton County in 1970. Summer programs begin June 20 with a Careers Seminar at the Ontario School for the Deaf Milton.
Acton Forage Club met at G Leslie's farm on Wednesday May 20 for its regular session. Lasby presided as members recited the 4-H pledge, minutes were read and adopted, speeches covered barley, oats and cash crops, a barley class and quiz followed, with Dr Braida noting the performances as well.
A bicycle reported missing from LG.A. parking lot on May 26 was later found abandoned at the Matthews home on Knox Avenue. The discovery ends the missing bike case and no further details are provided.
This reflection notes that the human body is a durable and miraculous machine with a heart beating over 100000 times daily and lungs moving vast air, yet a single mistake can destroy it in moments, inviting serious consideration.
The new Halton county promotional film Man and the Boy will be shown at Robert Little school Friday afternoon with Joe Hurst introducing the film to students.
The Halton Junior Farmer Field Day at Acton on Saturday May 25 drew more than double last year’s attendance with over 50 participants in morning track and field events along with officials and spectators. Afternoon baseball saw Palermo defeat Norval 15 to 1 and Palermo beat Acton 15 to 2.
Janet Wilson from Renfrewshire County arrives in Ontario for a two week exchange with Halton Junior Farmers. She tours Simcoe and Lambton farms, meets Linda Linham of Southbrae Farm, and plans to present Scotland slides at Stewarttown Hall. She notes similarities and looks to Ayrshire farm comparisons. She departs June 14 after a boat cruise.
Halton Safety Council launches a 1968 campaign under Man Machinery and Fire highlighting three main farm injury causes. President Gerald Carton and secretary Mrs William Webb outline plans to aid local farm groups with publications first aid tools and films. The kit includes posters safety sarviettes reflector tags and signs for slow moving vehicles with prices up to 11 25 for extinguishers. The council funds freight and projector rental for safety films available to farm groups.
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