More Attractive Homesteads Debated by Ontario Farm Forums
On Monday evening March 9, 521 Ontario farm forums discussed improving homesteads with low cost steps. Members urged tidy grounds, shade trees, flowers, weed destruction, lawn care, fence repairs, and painting. They favored gradual upgrades funded by saving plans and cooperative loans, with 92 percent having beautified farms in three years and 72 percent endorsing a rural beautification project for value and appeal.
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Ontario
South McNeughton
Renfrew County
Ted
Forum
Green Park of
Welington
V.O.N. Week Highlights Home Nursing Across Canada
Canadian observanceV O N Week promotes the Victorian Order of Nurses and its home nursing services for Canadians from all walks of life. The program aims to raise awareness of in home care options provided by the order nationwide.
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V.O.N
Canada
Order of Nurses
Order
Cancer warning signs urged for early detection in Canada
The Canadian Cancer Society notes about 30 000 new cancer cases yearly in Canada and around 16 000 deaths. Skin, breast, and uterine cancers are most common, with treatments improving when detected early. Public health emphasizes knowledge of warning signs as a key cancer weapon.
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Canadian Cancer Society
Caneda
Dispersal Auction Sale at Esquesing Farm
Public auction on a March Tuesday at 2 PM at Lot 5 Con 8 Township Esquesing. Grace Guernsey cows and heifers including many with calving dates. one bull, Percheron mares, dairy equipment, hay, straw, ensilage. Real estate: 100 acre farm with barn, silo, and house offered with reserve. Cash on chattels. no reserve on chattels. sale conducted by Hindley & Elliott. George Currie clerk.
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W. Stringer
Con
Esquesing
Grace Guernsey
Dee
Nies
Guernsey
Hindley & Elliott
George Currie
Ontario bowls send seven to British Empire Games
At the Provincial Lawn Bowling Association of Ontario spring meeting in Toronto plans were made for Ontario to compete at the British Empire Games in Victoria in July. Seven Ontario men will represent Canada in singles doubles and rinks after district and club championships determine qualifiers. The second stage of the 1953 championships will be in Brampton on July 25, with district and club eliminations preceding. A fund will be raised for crippled children via the P.L.B.A. endowment. Local clubs anticipate a busy season as district meetings plan tournament dates.
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Provincial
Lawn Bowling Association of Ontario
Toronto
Ontario
Victoria
B.C
Canada
Winnipeg
Brampton
P.l.ba
Sienor 7
P.l.bla
Surnatter
Auction notice for mixed Livestock and farm goods sale
Frank Petch conducts a public auction on March 25 at 4 PM near Ballinafad selling Shorthorn cattle cows and calves pigs horses harness Shropshire sheep furniture machinery and groceries from an established herd. No reserve. cash terms. W.G. McDowell clerk.
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Clydesdale
Shropshire
Rez Comfort
Percy Pe
Chatham
Quebec
de Laval
Frank Petch
W. G. McDowell
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Oe Claarina Auction Sale
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Ashat
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