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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 05, 1953

Page

6

Outstanding milk records set in Halton herd of Peer & Son

The Halton Paired Herd of G Leslie Peer & Son Milton reported outstanding milk and butterfat records for daughters of Hillandale and Man-O-War sires. Daughters Hillandale Dane Fobes and Hillandale Janette Fobes posted top yields in 365 or 885 day tests. Other Hillandale and RA Major daughters posted high milk and butterfat figures, reflecting strong herd performance.

Walton Halton Leslie Peer & Son Milton Moorebel Ormsby Hillandale Janette Fobes Jane Hillandale Marilyn Fobes Hillandale Ormsby Fobes Hillandale Fayne Hillardale Daneite

Erwin Gunby Re-elected President of Hog Producers

The Milton Town Hall hosted a joint meeting of Halton Hog Producers Association and Halton Federation of Agriculture. Chas Newton of the Ontario Hog Producers Association spoke on the new hog marketing agency, the most ambitious scheme yet.

Erwin Gunby Milton Town Halton Hog Producers’ Association Halton Federation of Agriculture Chas Newton Ontario Hog Producers’ Association

Fashion Hint From Cicero On Neatness And Fit

A newspaper-style note emphasizes presentable appearance through neatness and proper fit rather than trendiness. It recommends a two piece dress with a flattering jacket and slim skirt in an attractive print, suitable for spring and easy to sew in cotton for students learning dressmaking.

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Village by Marphantra Lak Many reviewed in English village drama

The Village centers on a family and their associates near London as war ends. It probes class tensions when a gentry daughter loves a working man and a rich American wife comments on equality. Ralph argues for equal rights while noting limits, inviting thought without heavy sermonizing.

Acon France London England Martha Wetherall Ralph United States WSO Tye Larue Ritz T. Nort

Friendly Enemies and Forgiveness Among Brothers

Six year old Edward prays for his mother and contemplates blessing his brother Cliff who “gave me an awful sock today.” He wonders if he should ask God to bless Cliff. His mother insists on forgiveness, while Edward argues Cliff isn’t his enemy. The Canadian Red Cross Society’s Enquiry Bureau traced 468 missing persons last year for relatives and friends in Canada and abroad.

Edward Cliff Canadian Red Cross Society Canada

Notice to Creditors and Others Estate of Robert Vyse

Notice to creditors and others with claims against the estate of Robert Vyse of Esquesing Halton County farmer who died about December 23 1952. Send particulars and proofs to the undersigned before March 7 1953 for distribution of assets among those entitled. Acton Ontario February 12 1953 CF Leatherland Solicitor for the Executors

Robert Vyse Esquesing Halton Acton Ontario Leatherland Ont

Simple economical house framing with practical layout

The house emphasizes economical construction with framed floors walls and roof. The kitchen sits under corner windows facing front and side yards. The centre bedroom near rear entry doubles as a work or play room with multiple wardrobes and hall closets. Exterior features include wide siding brick plaster and asphalt shingles. Floor area is 976 square feet and cubage 18 5444 cubic feet.

United Church Shows All-Round Progress in Halton Presbytery

Statistical returns for 1952 show broad growth across Halton Presbytery of the United Church of Canada. Membership rose 330 275 with gains at Burlington Hornby and smaller charges like Lowville Millgrove Georgetown and Trafalgar. Sunday school enrolment and attendance rose, vacations schools doubled, building valuations rose to 1 514 000 with 12 churches adding extensions. missionary spending exceeded the 10 percent target by 2 674. Salaries and transport costs also increased, and overall the year 1953 was described as good with charges advancing in a developing community.

Halton Church Appleby-Nelson Burlington Carlisle Freeston - Strabane Hornby Lowville Palermo-Bronte Trafalgar Georgetown Millgrove Milton Oakville

Princess Margaret Questions Minister Prayer At Balmoral

A recollection recalls Princess Margaret at age five asking why the minister did not pray for her during a Balmoral church visit. The queen, king, and princesses returned from service when she spoke of being prayed for as for her sister and mother. The passage is cited from The Reader's Digest.

Balmoral Castle Margaret Apa Elizabeth Reader's Digest

Barnyard Manure Turns Profit in Canadian Trials

Experimental stations report manure as a cash crop with 145 tons applied to a four year rotation boosting first period yield value by 506 dollars per ton. Prices used: mangels 1.93 per ton oats 0.49 per bushel hay 11.60 per ton.

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