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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 10, 1955

Page

7

Halton Maple Cattle Breeders elect Harrop and Stark again

At the Halton Branch annual meeting in Milton the Maple Cattle Breeders Association reported 1954 profit of 4406 with increases in breedings for Halton Ontario Peel Muskoka and Para Sound. Edwin Harrop and F G Stark were reelected to the Maple board. Dr D C G C McKay spoke on research and challenges in cattle breeding. Agricultural Representative J E Whitetock presided.

Amsa Snider Halton Milton Ontario Peel Muskoka Pary Sound Maple Messrs Edwin Harrop F. G. Stark

Holstein Breeders Honor Mrs Lawrence At Ladies Night

Holstein breeders honor Mrs Lawrence at the Halton Club Ladies Night banquet in Lawrence. The event featured a painting presentation to Mr and Mrs Lawrence, a Mercurial Trophy award, an illustrated address by J M Fraser, and vocal selections by Halton junior farmers. Attendees included guests from Waterloo Guelph Brantford and Streetsville.

Halton Holstein Lawrence Scaecinty Treanuvey S Hatton Club Brown Thos. Bird Rs. Lawrence Geo. Pelletterio Halton Club Palermo Geo. Drennan Guelph E. J. Meagher Dry. C. Rennie Ashville Farms David Pelletterio J. M. Praser Holstein- Friesian Club Great Britain Europe National Holstein Board A. G. Hunter Junior Farmer Faye Clements Barbara Cunningham Marjorie Segsworth

Halton Junior Farmers Elect New Officers in Milton

Don Matthews serves as past president with John W. Picket named president and Jean Peterson as 1st vice president. Earl Wilson is 2nd vice president while Joan Wriglesworth becomes secretary and Roy Ford treasurer. Mac Sprowl is County Director and Wilma Sinclair the press reporter. A. G. Bennett oversaw officer elections at the Milton Agricultural Office March 3. Mathews will host the upcoming Halton Junior Farmers banquet as Master of Ceremonies.

Don Matthews John W. Picket Jean Peterson Earl ‘Wilson Joan Wrigelesworth Roy Ford Mac Sprowl Wilma Sinclair

Holton Holstein Breeders elect J Picket secretary treasurer

John W. Picket of Hornby named secretary treasurer of the Halton Holstein Breeders' Club after the resignation of W J Lawrence. 1955 expected to be busy for Picket who also heads the Halton Junior Farmers.

John W. Picket Hornby Halton Halton Holstein Breeders’ Club W. J. Lawrence

W Watson to Speak at Halton Seed Fair and Bacon Show

Ontario Livestock Commissioner W P Watson will headline the Halton Seed Fair and Bacon Show at Milton Town Hall. A Carcass Cutting Demonstration will feature A L Currie of the Ontario Hog Grading Service. The 1955 prize list notes topics on soils land use conservation and farm business management with copies available from the Milton Agricultural Office.

Halton Ontario Ular W. P. Watson Watson Milton Town Hall A.L. Currie Canada “Dept Milton

Unemployment Up In Brampton Area

Unemployment in the Brampton district rose in February from 796 to 853, an increase of about 14 percent. The Unemployment Insurance Commission reported 131 unemployed placed in work during February, with Cliff Nelson noting seasonal trends and cautious optimism about spring.

Bramptay Ithe Insurance” Commission Commission Cliff Nelson Nelson

National Asset in Experience and Training Debate

The Assiniboine Times laments prejudiced officers and argues that trained, experienced personnel are a national asset. It asserts that years of application and ability should not be lightly disregarded in evaluating public service.

Auction Sale of Modern and Antique Furniture

Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott offer the estate furniture from an eight room house in Palermo. The sale on Wednesday March 16 at 1 30 pm includes solid walnut pieces, needlework, glass and silver, medical books, and office items with finances payable on day of sale. Public Trustee Executor for the Estate.

Eere Palermo Finn

Clearing Auction Sale In Gray's Mall Rockwood Farm

A large farm sale at Gray's Mall Rockwood offers horses and harness, cattle, hogs and sheep, poultry, and a full line of farm implements. McCormick Deering tractor, plows, cultivators, seed drills, and related equipment are listed alongside hay grain furniture and a variety of crates and farm goods. Cash with clerk on day of sale. No reserve as the farm is being sold. Hindley and Elyaiott Auctioneers.

Jan Fers Oxford Oxford Ram McCormick Deering H.G Lh.c Cockshutt A.B G. John M.H M-H. Mower Oldsmobile

Fragmented reminiscence of a weekend gathering and events

A narrated sequence describes a weekend visit with travel by road, meals, welcoming hosts, and varied activities. It mentions television, a late night, Sunday devotional, speakers, films, and an open night with Trafalgar Hall events, a symposium by ten, and a panel on farm accidents with over 80 attendees.

Lot Ap Benth Alx Trafalgar Hall

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