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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 14, 1959

Page

3

Halton Junior Farmers Plan for County Field Day

Halton Junior Farmers set Saturday May 26 at Hornby park for a county field day to pick Halton teams to compete at the Provincial Junior Farmer day in Guelph. Milton Acton Palermo Norval clubs enter teams in softball horseshoe pitching and tug of war. Interdenominational church service begins May 24 at 8:00 pm at Knox Presbyterian Milton with Howard Herrin of Waterloo County as guest speaker.

Halton Junior Farmers Plan Hornby Park Milton Acton Palermo Norval Halton Guelph Knox Presbyterian Church Howard Herrln Waterloo County Toronto

Weeds and Conservation in Ontario County

The article defines a weed as a plant out of place and discusses the Weed Control Act of Ontario setting 25 noxious varieties. It covers farmland decline from weeds, the shift to residential development, and the need to protect property values. It notes ragweed, poison ivy, and the role of chemical research alongside conservation efforts for soil, water, and wildlife, including river authorities and natural beauty spots.

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Beef Breeders Hear Reports At Ontario Cattle Meet

The Beef Cattle Red Day sponsored by the Advanced Registry Board for Beef Cattle and the Department of Animal Husbandry of Ontario Agricultural College will be hosted by O.A.C. with a complimentary noontime luncheon. Prof G Bubhby opens the proceedings as panel members discuss AR program 1959 by W P Watson and cattle research at O A C Guelph. A tour visits the Bull Testing Station at Arkell Farms.

Hei Advanced Registry Board Department of Animal Husbandry Ontario Agricultural College G. Bubhby O.A.C Glen Butts Ogeechee Farms Fairland Oklahoma U.sa Performance Registry International A.R W. P. Watson Ontario Jargess Animal Husbandry Department Guelph Arkell Farms

Dairy Field Day at Ontario Agricultural College Guelph

Dairy farmers in Halton County are invited to the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph for a Dairy Cattle Field Day in early June. The program includes a complimentary dinner, a talk by Dr. C. A. Lassiter of Michigan State, a research report by Dr. J. C. Rennie, and a panel on herd health and milk quality moderated by Prof. G. E. Raithby with experts from OAC and Ontario Livestock Branch. Attendees may visit the dairy barn to view stock and equipment.

Halton County Ontario Agricultural College Guelph C. A. Lassiter Michigan State University East Lansing Michigan J.C. Rennie Department of Animal Husbandry O.ac G. E. Raithby Animal Husbandry J. A. Henderson O.V.C F. W. Hamilton O.A.C R. H H. Graham Ontario Dalla

Knit cloths and a bell from No 9 needles

Instructions describe casting on 40 stitches and knitting garter stitch to create a square piece about 12 or 35 inches. The resulting cloths serve as useful dishcloths and the knot pattern aids in removing burnt marks from padding dishes.

Bannockburn 4-H Club Hosts Mothers and I Women Institute

Bannockburn 4-H Club Girls hosted mothers and Women’s Institute members to an afternoon program. Edith Thompson chaired. Beth McEnery acted as secretary substitute. The event featured daffodil arrangements, performances by 4-H girls, and refreshments.

Bannockburn W.I Edith Thompson Jane Cislak Beth McEnery Asent Donna Ledger Margaret Morrison Smile My Darling Clementine Linda Swackhamer Ruth Coles

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