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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1957
Page
9
The Ontario Department of Agriculture announces 30 scholarships for 4 H members. Ten awards worth 7300 each support study in home economics, agriculture, veterinary science, or related diploma programs. Applicants must meet age and residency rules and apply by July 4.
A year end market report shows pork and beef output down with pork down about half a million pounds and overall meat reductions near 20 million pounds. Hog marketing for the year runs 14 percent below the prior period and early winter farrowings will influence summer supply.
Registered stations in Canada marketed poultry totaling 51 million pounds through May 11. This is 15 million pounds more than the same period last year. Evincercated poultry tonnage reached 16 million pounds, up from 3.73 million pounds a year ago.
Halton delegates announced for the United Nations Tour at the Milton town ball on Saturday evening. Included are Jean Bird of Ashgrove and George Greenlees of Kilbride as the 1087 Halton delegates. Prizes were awarded for Halton Junior Farmer livestock judging and 4 H Homemaker work with funds donated by local groups.
The Health League of Canada warns against heavy sun exposure and first day burns. Begin with short half hour sessions, increase gradually, avoid all day sun, and watch for reflections from water. Use protective measures but don't rely on them to skip gradual tanning.
About 125 delegates from Ontario farm management associations attended the conference in Guelph. Speakers included Lawrence Kerr of Kent County, St Lawrence Seaway implications, and critic George Hunt on US farm programs. The program highlighted rapid tech advances and the need for a strong agricultural sector in Canada.
Canadian meat shipments to the United States in the first four months fell nearly 20 million pounds versus the same period last year. Fresh beef and veal exports dropped five percent, fresh pork down 26 percent, cured and smoked pork products down 6 percent, and canned hams and shoulders off 66 percent. Beef cattle exports have risen recently but year to date through May 21 remain well below last year’s peak.
Many showers honored Mie Kenneth Coffey prior to her May 23 marriage. Guests included June Cromkie and Mire Gence Nelios with relatives. The gatherings featured gift exchanges and well wishes for the couple.
Wedding at St Josephs church Arton on Saturday May 38 featured Frances Noreen Ilamar Pagilian daughter of Mr and Mrs Thed Mapilion and Kenneth James Coffey son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Coffey. Officiating priest Father Morgen, organist Irene Mulholland. Bridesmaids wore ice blue taffeta gowns. guests from Toronto Kitchener Crucigh Penetang Mona Road Abbot.
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