125 at 4-H careers seminar hear lectures on future work
About 128 people attended Halton 4-H Careers Seminar at the Ontario School for the Deaf in Milton. Speakers included Donald Taylor of Ford Motor Company Bramalea on industry as a career, George Grovnleex of Ralston Purina on livestock careers, and Peter Hannam a Guelph area farmer, who urged choosing a career to fit one’s talents. Geoff Taylor discussed civil service and extension work, while Mrs. Jean Norry described home economics and related fields. A student panel, audience questions, and a luncheon followed. the June 4-H club meeting adjourned.
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Halton
Ontario School For the Deaf
Milton
Donald Taylor
Ford Motor Company
Bramales
George Grovnleex
Ralston Purina Company
Ontario
Wales
Hae
Taylor
A Parton
Peter Hannam
Guelph
University of Guelph
Jean Norry
Brampton
Norry
Curling Club Seeks Shares for New Building
Reports say canvassers are making good progress in contacting potential investors for a proposed curling club building. A quirky note mentions a typewriter that produces a noncommittal wiggle when spelling is uncertain.
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Curling Club
Halton County Credit Union reports on successful year
Halton County Employees Credit Union held its first annual meeting at the Manor In Milton. The board reported 11 656 in shares and 12 325 in personal loans with a five percent dividend on shares and a 10 percent rebate on loan interest. Over 90 members. Garfield Brown honored by the board for founding the credit union. 1968 officers elected. Directors include S A Allen Robert Baath Eva Hawkins George Duncan Clare McKay. Credit committee George Hilson George Tocher L Becher. Supervisory committee Jack Corbett R E Jackson G Winnie.
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Halton County Employees Credit Union
Manor
Milton
Board of Directors
S A. Allen
Garfield Brown
Allen
Robert Baath
Eva Hawkins
George Duncan
Clare McKay
George Hilson
George Tocher
Thousands of Students Tour Hillsburg Farm for Conservation Education
More than 1,300 Public School children from Credit River watershed schools visited Hillsburg Farm and Terra Colts nature area for illustrated talks and tours since June 1. Information Officer Joan Rollings said CVCA aims to educate youth on conservation aims and outdoor learning.
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Credit River
Hillsburg
Terra Colts
Joan Rollings
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
CVCA
40 Hour Week Debate Threatens Rural Farmers in Ontario
John Root MPP Wellington Dufferin argues against reducing Ontario’s work week from 48 to 40 hours, warning small farmers and small businesses would suffer. He cites weekend livestock care and farming rhythms, while NDp and Liberals push amendments. Debate frames agriculture versus industrial staffing needs amid employment standards scrutiny.
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John Root
Wellington-Dufferin
Ontario
Dovercourt
de Monte
N.D.P
Berilea
Root
Chalvinats Y
Humane Society
Tam
Hon
Donald C. MacDonald
Howard
Mr. Root
Local girl chosen for 4 H conference
Irene Klein of Glen Williams Mary Anderson of Milton and Lars Kirkwood of Acton will represent Halton County at the Ontario 4 H Homemaking Clubs Girls Conference at the University of Guelph June 25 to 28. Two hundred delegates will hear speakers including Dr Ethal Chapman and Dr Margaret McCready during three days of group discussions exhibits and a banquet at Creelman Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Guelph
Ontario
Halton County
Guelph
Irene Kelr
Glen Williams
Mary Anderson
Milton
Lars Kirkwood
Acton
Ethal Chapman
Toronto
Margaret McCready
Macdonald Institute
Creelman Hall
Winners Named in Acton Hay Competition Scores
Winners of the hay competition hosted by the Acton Agriculture Society include Alex McPhedran with 92 points, Don Matthews 91, Melvin McCullough 88, Wallace Lasby and Sons 87.5, Norman Harris 66, Duncan McPhedran 98.5, George Wallace 84.5, Calvin Aitken 54, Wallace Swackhamar 83.5, and R. M. Storey 83. Fields were scored by R. Alexander of Georgetown in a strong contest.
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Alex McPhedran
Don Matthews
Melvin McCullough
Wallace Lasby and Sons
Norman Harris
Duncan McPhedran
George Wallace
Calvin Aitken
Walace Swackhamar
R. M. Storey
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Peel
Civil Service
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Halton County Credit Union
Jack Corebett
R. E. Jackson
C.v.ca
Caroline Flower & Garden Shop
Hwy
C. .MacDonald
York South
Barticular
The
Acton Agriculture Society
R. Alexander
Georgetown
Featuring
Leaf Springs
Adon
Cockshutt Farm Equipment of Canada Limited
Milton Area
Cockshutt Is
White Motor Corporation
Oliver Corporation
Minneapolis-Moline Inc
Cockshutt
Cockshutt Farm Equipment of Canada Ltd
Orenda Road
Brampton, Ont
Safeco Insurances
Safeco
Denny's Insurance Agency
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Acton Residences
Bill
Harold
Ryan
Canada
Surrah
Arnel
SALE
Grafton Fraser Limited
Ryan’s
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