County Road Upkeep and Construction Costs Hit Near One Million
Annual report shows Halton County road upkeep and new construction in 1964 totaling around 918 thousand dollars. Costs covered winter sanding, plowing, paving, bridges, culverts, surveys, and expropriation preparations amid several major projects on Line roads and near Campbellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halfun
Roy F. Smith
PNY
Roads Department
Campbellville
Guelph
Huse Line
Guelph Line
Dairy Herd Improvement Charted by Association
In Halton County two associations were formed in 1959 with Halton East led by Frank Chisholm and Halton West under George McCormack. A third Halton Centre association began in 1980 with Dave Pelletterio in charge and later Howard King supervising. DAHUA tracks milk and butterfat tests to measure production gains across 128 herds totaling 33,505 cows, boosting average output from 145,000 to over 280,000 pounds. A Rotary Trophy honors the top improver among DAHEA members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Halton East Association
Frank Chisholm
Halton West Association
George McCormack
Halton Centre
Dave Pelletterio
Howard King
Halton Centre Association
Ebso Ibs
Eerbs
Hatton East
Hatton West
Weld Ibs
Hatton Centre
IAR
DALLA
Milton Rotary Club
DHEA
W.L. Ferguson
Rockwood
Township Insurance Policy Boost Approved by Council
Township council and a representative from the Frank Cowan Co reviewed coverage last week. Councillors increased municipal liability from 300000 to 500000 and fire insurance on the Town Hall from 500 to 10000 with wind insurance added. All policies moved from Hatton Mutual Pine to Cowan Co Campbellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowan Ca
Counillors
Cowan Co
Hatton Mutal Pine Insurance Co
Campbell Ile
Plan for Halton Call Club Husbandry Exhibit at Milton Fair
The Halton Call Club held its first meeting on April 22 in Milton's ODA Office. President Larry Gardhouse welcomed ten members as seventeen answered the roll call and juniors and seniors watched a story on cow digestion titled The Ramen Story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton +H
O.da
Milton
Larry Gardhouse
Bec
Junians
Anolurs
Strucgtianino Animal
Setting for Euchre at S S No 8 Eramosa School
The ladies of SS No 8 Eramosa held a euchre game in the school. Nine tables were in use and at the close no refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rookwood
SS No
Eramosa
First Meeting of 4 H Grain Gab at Acton Centre
The Acton 4 H Grain Club held its first meeting at the Acton Community Centre in 1965. President Bane Coles led discussions on crop production factors, equipment depreciation, and the upcoming phases of grain growing with focus on York barley and registered varieties. Members reviewed minutes, discussed machinery, fertilizer, and the cost of production, and planned future sessions and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Tire
Acton +H Grain Club
Contry
Bane Coles
Wetetary Ralerst Pek
Ian Beoee
Preadin Sng
Beatley Coon Factory
4-H Grain Club Learns of Seeds in April Meeting
The first regular meeting of the Hallow 44 Grain Club was held April 27 with president Harald Thompson outlining the diet'y objectives for new members. Secretary John McGav listed the Glysnization Meeting details before Agricultural Representative Henry Stanley spoke. Halt Steehans discussed Pedigree Seed lessons and proper cropping to raise yields. Henry Stanley presented a film "What's Behind the Say" on plant breeding with the message to grow certified seed. Coast fishing news noted waters along T2000 miles of shoreline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallow 44 Grain Club
Harald Thompson
Grain Club
John McGav
Henry Stanley
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Ruth Ann Elliott
John McGeachie
Dwight Engel
A. Hansen
E. A. Henson
Susan Redford
John Wood
Kelas
Haw
Ontario Steawt
Glen Willams
Hind
Derr
S.es
Ole
Aes
Mitton Inn
Saiton Headler County
Dalea
Halton
Up Insurance
H. S.holden Optometrist
Cark St. East Guelph
J. McGeachie
Call Club
Jane
McDowell
Colar CIA
York Bartey
le Vary Shaye
York
Cmagho
Dante
Catadas
Dabes
RED & White
Aunt Mary
Sunshine Fresh
General Electric
Weston
Sunbeam
PEG. Borden’ S
Starlac
Best Buy
JSB
Libby
Ajax Laundry
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