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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 07, 1962

Page

5

Halton Dairy Princess search at Hornby Garden Party

Halton County seeks nine dairy princess contestants aged 17 to 26 to represent Halton at the Dairy Princess Competition in Ontario. The selection will occur at the Hornby garden party on a Saturday in July with a five‑judge panel interviews and speeches. Contestants must demonstrate milking and equipment cleaning, and compete on appearance deportment and self expression.

Halton Dairy Hornby Halton Federation Prcture Holian County Ontario Department of Ontario

Ex Avro Arrow policy letter sparks reader dispute

A letter from "I vote Liberal" criticizes the government's cancellation of the Avro Arrow, defending the decision as in Canada's best interest. The writer notes layoffs at Avro, argues wage levels were high, and urges voters in North Halton to assess federal actions beyond municipal concerns while defending Conservative leadership.

Avro Arrow Diefenbaker All Canada Avro Sandy Best North Halton Canada George George Marlow Best

Memorial Gift Sends Retarded Children to Camp

Retarded Children will be sent to summer camp through a donation by the Georgetown Retarded Children's Auxiliary to the North Halton Association. The gift honors Mrs. Roy Ellenton of Milton, a past-president and founder of the North Halton Association, who recently died.

Georgetown Retarded Children's Auxiliary North Halton Association Roy Ellenton Milton The North

Letter to the Editor on Acton council and tax policy

A reader critiques Acton council for lacking fiscal discipline and progress. He cites assessments totaling 6.91 million dollars, compares 1960 and 1962 debentured levies, and argues for stronger planning, fewer small issues, and a professional fire department funded by taxes. He notes low voter turnout and suggests elected officials should treat governance like a business to push real progress.

Acton Free Press Acton Edea Eden

Ontario considers open deer season in southern regions

The Lands and Forests Minister J W Spooner urged county officials to consider a short annual open season on white tailed deer in southern Ontario counties not already under regular schedules. The plan limits hunting to Ontario residents with shotgun only and excludes dog use.

Ontario Lands and Forests J. W. Spooner Burton Timijad Abunerr Ontaro

Milk Producers District 12 Holds Annual Ladies Night

The District No.2 Toronto Milk Producers held its annual Ladies Night at Esquesing Township Hall Stewarttown on May 30. Don Meckersicy chaired, with speakers including the Ontario Whole Milk Producers president and local director George Pelletterio. Entertainment featured Misses Durattly Karen O Rourke Joy Hayward and Judy Wilson. Mr. Dyment discussed a milk marketing plan.

Milk Producers District 12 Toronto Milk) Producers Esquesing Stewarttown Don Meckersicy Ontario Whole Milk Producers George Pelletterio Taronto Misses Durattly Karen O'Rourke

Melton Copety's War on Weeds

Melton Copety outlines a lawn care method to reduce weeds through cultural improvements and a spray treatment. He notes most residents fail to maintain ideal lawns and presents a 2,401 aming mix with four gallons water per 1,000 square feet as a practical solution.

Georgetown Council Review of School District Costs

Georgetown officials question high payments for the old North Hallan district as three new zones replace it. County assessments cover Georgetown Acton and Milton schools, prompting the council to seek a revision of charge bases and likely adjustments to the funding framework.

Georgetown North Hallan Town High Schol

Weed killer use for lawns cautions urged

Homeowners seek easy weed control methods but warn of risk to ornamental plants. The writer notes selective weed killers can harm shrubs and flowers if misused and advises following product labels and directions. A well known lawn weed killer is recommended for safer results.

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