Verna Thompson Ontario delegate at US 4H conference
Verna Thompson of Milton Ontario attended the 3rd National 4H Conference in Washington DC representing Gosatio’s 30800 and Halton County. She and other Canadian delegates studied citizenship, met leaders, toured Ottawa Montreal and New York, and participated in a State Department reception.
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Verna. Thompson
Ontario
Ottawa, Washington
Verna Thompson
Milton
Washington, DC
Gosatio
Verna
Lyndon -Johnson
White House
Congress
Fast
Puerto Rico
Germany
Nigeria
Japan
United States
Orville
L. Freeman
Gale W. McGee
Wyoming
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
House
Eugene Rostow
IFYE
International Farm Youth Exchange
Lester R. Brown
International Agricultural Development Service
Kenneth, Hildebrand
Central Church of Chicago
Daniel M. Ogden
Canada
Ottawa
Chateau Laurier
Rt. Hon
L. B. Pearson
House of Commons
Canada Department of ‘Agriculture
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
United Nations
Washington
Department of State
Orville Freeman
Charlotte Hubbard
State Department
Halton County
Gordon F. Thompson
Milton County
Henry Stanley
Government offer ignored by Ontario dairy farmers
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture president says the government’s plan to consider supplementary dairy quotas fails to meet farmers’ requests. He blasts the release by Agriculture Minister J. J. Greene as worthless, citing unclear criteria, restrictive conditions, and possible denial after processing.
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Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Canadian Dairy Commission
J. J. Greene
Munro
Malton Junior Farmers Field Day at Acton High School
The Malton Junior Farmers held their annual Field Day on May 27 at Acton High School. Official starter Henry Stanely and chairman Bill Sinclair led events starting at 9:30 a.m. Rain cancelled the baseball games and a dance with McLeod's orchestra followed at Brookville Hall with special British guest Miss Judy Close, who celebrated her 23rd birthday. Results feature Verna Thompson and Lois Kirkwood among many names in sprints, jumps, throws, and relays, with Acton and Hamilton competitors prominent throughout the day.
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Malton
Acton High School
Henry Stanely
Bill Sinclair
McLeod’s
Brookville Hall
Judy Close
U.K
Halton
Judy
Britain
Reaching Assists Warns Against Direct Rescue in Drowning
Ontario safety specialist Hal Wright warns that reaching assists reduce drownings but discourage direct contact. He cites 360 drownings last year in Ontario with at least six due to rescuers or victims causing double tragedy. Use objects to extend reach and crouch at the edge to avoid being pulled in.
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Hal Wright
Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food Safety
Ontario
Mr. Wright
Relay Team Lineup Includes Alexander and Nurse Members
The 880 yard relay features Palermo, Bill Bennett, Bill Jackson, Bill Sinclair, Larry Campbell, Norval, Jeff Nurse, Don Hamilton, Bill Alexander, Ernie Alexander, and other listed runners. The lineup emphasizes key sprinters and team depth across the relay squad.
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Ray Swackhamer
Don Hamilton
Palermo
Larry Bennett
Larry Campbell
Bill Jackson
Bill Sinclair
Norval
Ernie
Halton crop report Rain insures normal crops
Halton County received between three and four inches of rain last week helping hay and grain crops recover after slow spring seeding. Farmers are advised to spray corn with Atrazine and use light mineral oil to control rapidly growing weeds. Shallow cultivation on heavy clay soils may improve aeration and growth after saturated conditions. Winter kill affected poorer hay and pasture, but growth is rebounding. plan fertilization for a better second cut if hay is short.
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H. J. Stanley
Halton
Princess Milking Contest At Hornby Garden Party
One princess competes alone in a race at Hornby Garden Party on Saturday July 15. judging requires milking a cow with a machine and delivering a short talk on Halton's Dairying industry. The winner advances to the C N E Ontario title. Open to girls 17 to 26 as of August 18 1967. farms available from Halton Department of Agriculture and Food in Milton.
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Hornby Garden Party
Halton
C.N.E
Ontario
Halton Department of Agriculture and Food
Milton
Railroad Crossings Demand Respect at Busy Intersections
Railway crossings attract headlines due to high fatality rates. Experts note one in four involved may die at such crossings, far graver than typical road crashes. The warning urges stricter precaution and heightened attention from drivers.
Marchers seek Ottawa meeting with Greene over farm requests
Farmers who marched on Parliament Hill press for an immediate meeting with Agriculture Minister J J Greene. The Ottawa March Committee telegrams Greene to arrange talks before June 23 and to outline government plans on farmers demands. Signed by Ontario Federation of Agriculture chief Charles Munro, Ontario Farmers' Union president John Dolmer, and Union Catholique des Cultivateurs head Lionel Sorel. The group grants three days grace for a cabinet response. The note also recalls Martha Washington appearing on late 19th century US currency.
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Parliament Hill
Ottawa
J. J. Greene
Toronto
Maurice Sauve
Mr. Greene
Charles Munro
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
John Dolmer
Ontario Farmers’ Union
Lionel Sorel
Union Catholique Des Cultivateurs
Sorel
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Commission
Lois Kirkwood
Helen Johnston
Wilma Mason
Wilma
Mason
Joyce Foster
Linda Foster
Acton
Joy Hayward
Helen Johnson
Doreen, Harrop
Mary Hamilton
Margaret Oliphant
Free Press
Farm Page
Acton Free Préss
Heather Belles
Nassagaweya
Mademoiselle Fifi
Kodak
Instamatic
Headquarters For Health
del Monte
Schneider
Weston
RED Hots
Elswood
Delsey
Stokely
Canada Packers
RAM
Sunkist
Valencia
Greene
Martha ‘Washington
Jack Ridley Cartage
Gaceco
Denny's Insurance Agency
Mill Se. W. Aden
Harold
Safeco
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