Three Halton Juniors Win Travelling Scholarships
Geoff Taylor reports three Halton Junior Farmers are chosen for travelling scholarships for 1907. Ruth Mason of Streetsville earns a two week August visit to British Columbia with other delegates funded by the National Centennial Commission. Exmest Alexander Norval R. R. I and another Ontario Junior Farmer Club member join a one week trip with United Co-operatives of Ontario to the American Institute of Cooperation annual meeting. Brian Bessey Hillsburg RR 2 attends the Hugh Bailey Memorial Tour in Ontario for one week in January 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoff. Taylor
Halton
Ruth Mason
Streetsville
Halton County
Junior Farmers’ Association
British Columbia
National Centennial Commission
Alexander
Norval R. R. I
Ontario
Junior Farmer Club
United Co-operatives of Ontario
American Institute of Co-operation
Brian Bessey
Hillsburg RR
Hugh Bailey
UCO
Preparedness increases deception? Driver perceives obstacle farther
A driver with seasonal vision anticipates an obstacle at twice the distance he can see an expected obstacle, highlighting how preparedness alters perception of risk and distance in driving scenarios.
Dairy Commission to consider supplementary milk quotas
The Canadian Dairy Commission announced on June 2 that it is authorized to consider applications for supplementary quotas for federal milk subsidies in 1967-68. Quotas will be based on 1966-67 subsidies, but adjustments may be made to prevent inequities. The commission will process transfers, expansions, and other exceptional cases to help economic units form, with priority to cases showing hardship or substantial prequota investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Dairy Commission
House of Commons
Diana the Guernsey earns lifetime production award
Georgetown Guernsey dairy, owned by John Y. McNabb, received Diamond Medal certificates for Diana and her offspring from the Canadian Guernsey Breeders' Association in April. Diana produced 100,585 lb milk and 5,213 lb fat across 10 lactations. her daughters Calumba Marquis Anne, Callumlea Maisy and Callumlea Actor’s Diana show strong records. The Callumba herd, started in 1939, has maintained test status with herd averages around 9,893 lb milk per 305 days. John McNabb, a noted judge, ranked high in Canadian and All American judging competitions.
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Callumba
Diana
Guernsey
John Y. McNabb
Georgetown
Guernsey Breeders’ Association
Bcas
Diane
Calumba Marquis Anne
Callumlea
Malcolm T. McNabb
John McNabb
Bcac
Observe precautions using pesticides department warns
Ontario agriculture official Hall Wright warns fungicides kill fungi and insecticides kill insects but many can harm humans. He urges reading labels and following directions. If headaches or sickness occur, see a doctor and bring the label. Farmers should puncture and bury empty containers away from water sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Wright
Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food
Norval breeders among top buyers at Ontario Jersey Sale
The third annual Ontario Invitational Jersey Sale was held at Oakville May 15 with 500 attendees at Hays Farms International Ltd. Ontario consignments from Ontario Quebec and New Brunswick sold. D H McCuaig and Son Norval Ontario completed several transactions buying two head for 2250 and selling four year old Norval Acres Favorite Glamour for 1650 to H Butcher Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Oakville
Hays Farms International Ltd
Quebec
New Brunswick
D. H. McCuaig
McGaig and Son
Early silage and safety tips for foragers on farms
In June brides are mentioned symbolically as a time for early silage and hay on farms. The article warns that while modern forage harvesters handle crops well they cannot distinguish grass from fingers. It advises shutting off the power take-off before unplugging or making adjustments to avoid injuries from sharp knives.
Esquesing Council Briefs in Regular Session
Esquesing council met in regular session Monday night endorsing a May 24 street dance in Norval from 7 p.m. to midnight with detours on two township streets. no objections to Oakville airport plan. approved 88 for four lamb losses and 10 to the claims examiner. received a garbage complaint from Mrs Sprawl about dumping near her home. treasurer urged monitoring of external waste. Road work costs up 31,000 but more done. set June 19 next meeting. bylaw prep to limit livestock in Glen Williams and curb year round township park ing. streetlight authorized on Mary Street Norval. grade rent request referred. Post Office urged Glen Williams name changes to Georgetown to avoid mail confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing Council
Jane
Norval
Oakville
Mary St
Glen Williams
Bud Snow
Mr. Snow
Post Office Department
Georgetown
Nassagaweya Ladies Aid and WMU Meet in Guelph
Nassagaweya group The Ladies Aid and Women's Missionary Society met on Thursday June 1 at 2 p.m. at Misa Jessie Dunkle's home in Guelph. Mrs. Norris opened with a thought for the day, hymns and readings followed, a quilting project was planned for June 13, and a June 24 bazaar and centennial celebration catering was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid. and
Women's Missionary Society of
Nassagaweya Becrhytorias Church
Misa Jessie’ Dunkle
Metcalfe St
Guelph
Norris
Ladies’ Aid
Esther Lowe
Robinson
Sunshine School
Roberts
Rotary Speaker Edith Hopkins to address club next Tuesday
Edith Hopkins will speak to Rotary Club members about her Rotary sponsored trip to Ottawa and Expo. Her account will appear in the Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Hopkins
Rotary Club
Ottawa
Expo
Free Press
Midsummer Night Dream advises trim by reducing calories
The note suggests shaping up for a slender figure by cutting down on excess calories to melt away body fat, echoing the line this too too solid flesh.
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Terry Holmes
Lynn Stewart
Bruce Hagen
Beardmore
Craig Reid
Gregory Daigle
Reighborne
Brian
Pollock and
Campbell
Water St. North
Galt
Heee Press
Callumlea K. Maisy
Acton
Smallwood
Dot
Farmers
Almanac
Nassagaweya Group
Frank Hathaway
Dennis
Miss Dunkie
Misa Minnie Dunkie
H. S. Holden Optometrist
Cork St. East Guelph
First Line TV
Department of University Affairs
University Avenue
Toronto
Onan
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