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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 16, 1950

Page

7

Halton Conservation Committee appoints new chairman

Reeve Gee Curnie of Eaquesing Township, longtime chair of Halton Agricultural and Reforestation efforts, was named chairman of the Halton Conservation Committee. The report covers a pond on Paul Pisher’s property near Nelson, its depth, potential spring effects, and plans by Prof Coventry of the University of Toronto to guide reforestation area selection. A public meeting with Coventry is planned during his visit.

Gee. Carviea Maltisa Osmserveltisa Caenunittes Halton Conservation Committee Reeve Gee Curnie Eaquesing Halton County Council Halton Consention Paul Pisher Neat Nelson Halfon Spearteven Nassagawey Tostis Coventry Department of Howegy University of Toronto Whelas Ontario Halton

Stewarttown Trail Social Sponsored by Halton Jersey Club

The second annual social event of the Halton Jersey Club drew over 100 guests with President Duncan Moffat and committee hosting. Mire Lindsay Ferguson of Rockwood and Stanley Matthews of Action won prizes in progressive euchre, followed by a lunch and dancing to May’s Orchestra.

Stewarttown Trail Halton Jersey Club Duncan Moffat Mire Lindsay Ferguson Rockwood Stanley Matthews Action Masi May

Nation Junior Farmers Sponsor County Church Service

The first annual County Church Seaside sponsored by Halton Dun lar Farmers will be held at Knows Presbyterian Church Milton on Sunday March 19 at 800 pm. John Uargreaves of Beachville is guest speaker. Music by the Halton Janver Farmer Choir of 40 voices. Choir practice led by Rev Alen Pudwell. A short choir recital will follow.

Halton Dunlar Farmers Knows Presbyterian Church Milton John Uargreaves Beachville Halton Janver Farmer Vupces Revo Alen Pudwell

Stanley Jay New President al en Junior Farmers

The Halton Junior Farmers held their annual meeting at the Agricultural Office Milton last week. Under President Jamey Kean they had a successful year in drama public speaking amateur entertainment athletics and choral work. Plans for the Annual At Home at the Tirant Inn Burlington on April 13 were announced. Officers elected include President Stanley Jay 1st Vice President David Pelletterio Vice President Gordon Darby Secretary Evelyn Course Treasurer Cameron Wilson.

Halton Milton Jamey Kean Tirant Inn Burlington Stankey Jay David Pelletterio Gordon Darby Evelyn Teasurer Cameron Wilson

Norval Juniors Elect New Officers At Dual Meetings

Norval Junior Farmers elected John McClure as president with Ward Brownridirs as vice president and Floyd Brigden as treasurer at a joint meeting hosted by Geo Wingfield. Jessie Wingfield led the Norval Junior Institute as president with Yeabe Currie as vice president and Ismey Kean as districts director.

Norval Juniora Jota McChure Naryval Junior Farmers Jessie Wingfield Norval Junior Institute Geo Wingfield Waines Geo S Atkins Bronte Joe Whitelock Alan John McClure Ward Brownridirs Howson Ruddell Floyd Brigden Elwood Carey Geo. Wilson Cliff ‘McDonald Duncan Robinson John Currie Jeasie Wingfield Yeabe Currie Sec Treas Eleano Stark Marion” Currie Ruth Barnes Norma Alexander Ismey Kean Mae Wingfield Annie Currie

Local Notables and Train Fire Reported in Ontario

Brin Williams and Russel on well known figures tied to Benopton and Brampton with ties to Toronto Township Council. A CPR bow car fire west of the Forks of Credit station caused a switch-point ruin but did not delay the passenger train. Martha Ann Annie Church dies at Orangeville hospital aged about 80 after a month of illness in Winess Advocate County.

Martha Ann Annie) Church 1. D Hospital Orangeville Winess - Advocate County

Georgetown Student Wins Third Scholarship at Queen's

Jack Tarzwell a third year mining engineering student at Queen's University Kingston son of Mr and Mrs Robert Tarzwell of Acton wins a $375 cash scholarship awarded for excellence in engineering leadership initiative and health. Rev A Leonard Self spoke on his work with Georgetown youths delighting listeners. Council weighs a $190000 new public school vote with earliest date set for September chairman Edwin Wilson urged timely planning for 1952 school use.

Jack Tarzwell Queen's University Kingston Robert Tarzwell Acton Georgetown A. Leonard Self Edwin Wilson Herald

Poultry Experts Urge Stable Methods From 1907 Lectures

A May reminder from the Egg and Poultry Market Report of Ottawa quotes Ontario experts urging no change in core poultry practices. The Lanark County talks emphasize calm handling, hens with laying instinct, proper feeding, and balanced blood to avoid weakness as production rises.

Department of Agriculture Ottawa Lanark County Ont Ros Hamer Ontario Department of Agriculture

The Birke House Plan features simple design

The Birke is a compact single story home with wide openings, overhangs, and cross ventilation. It uses a frame construction with asphalt shingle roof and can be built with concrete blocks as an alternative. Interior includes a modern kitchen, large closets, and roomy spaces. Overall 40 by 14 feet with a 1,160 cubic foot fall to a seven foot ceiling.

Oakville twins win at Eastern Canada indoor meet

Johnny Ross and Pete Sutton of Trafalga High School led North Toronto Track Club to two first place ribbons at the Eastern Canada indoor championship meet. Meanwhile Oakville council honoured ex-Reeve P W Chambres for 23 years of service as Chief J T Derry reported 134 traffic prosecutions last year with a noted gender remark from Coun. John Brandi.

Johnny Ross Pete Sutton Oakville -Trafalga Lloyd Percival North Toronto Focal Soungsers Council PW. Chambres Derry Coun John Brandi Admintration of Justice Committer Trafalgar Journal

FIT HARNESS AND HELP HORSE FOR SPRING WORK

Advice on checking harness condition washing and oiling and repairing harness. Emphasizes proper use fitting collar to avoid throttling shoulders and distribute weight. Warns ill fitting gear can cause shoulder scalp and blisters and recommends rest and lifting the collar to cool shoulders.

Burlington District Banquet Honors Ike Lynn for 20 Years

At the McColl Paontineac Of Company annual district banquet held at the Brant Inn on Wednesday afternoon Ike Lynn a local dealer received a gold watch marking twenty years of service in the local area Mrs Filman celebrated her 67th birthday on Monday and W oR Dalton of Sault Ste Marie was elected chairman of the Northern Ontario branch of the Engineering Institute of Canada Dalton attended Burlington Schools and is well known here Harold Saville was appointed to the Burlington and Suburban Area Planning Board for two years succeeding Geo Furman at the Flamboro township council meeting last Thursday Law states that husband and wife are not required to live together.

McColl- Paontenac Brant Inn Ike Lynn DP Filman Locust St W Or Dalton MEIC Sault Ste Marie WE Dalton Caroline St Norther Ontario Engineering Institute of Canada Dalton Burlington F Flamboro Harold Saville Burlington and Suburban Area Planning Board Geo. Furman Gazette

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