Halton 4-H Club Reports On May meetings and judging practice
The Halton 4-H groups held May meetings at Hornby farm and Atorefeldy Farms. Members inclusief Jersey cow judging, wool fleece selections, and sheep shearing lessons learned from John Dunford Heather McCalg and Halton Extension staff. Strawberry and nursery operations were discussed by Tom Chudleigh with talks on strawberry management and new plant distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dunford
Ken Ella
Mac Alexander
John Meck Nabb
Heather McCalg
Ellas
Halton
Clare Wilson
Hill Wileson
Joe Willmott
Jim Jenkins
Willmott
Claire
Bill Wilson
Stokes
Tom Chudleigh
Milton
Chudleigh
Chudeleigh
Ontario president speaks at Halton junior church service
Free Press notes Albert Taylor, president of Ontario Junior Farm, as guest speaker at Hatton club and Halton Junior Farmer church service at Know Presbyterian Church Milton. Event featured entertainment by Halton junior singers and choir with Mrs G Newell recognized for leadership. Marilyn Kirkwood named Halton Junior Farmer princess alongside competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Knox Presbyterian Church
Ontario
Albert Taylor
Brian Bessey
Halton Jr
Junior Farmer
Ontario Junior Farm
Know’ Presbyterian Church
Milton
Mr. Taylor
Hatton Élub
Thé
Junior Farmer exchange meeting outlines 1990 queen contest
Halton Junior Farmers Courity Board held in May with President calling meeting to order. Three judges named for Junior Farm Queen contest Kathy Bowman Karen Campbell Marilyn Kirkwood Ruth Mason. Plans set for semi formal dance Leisure Lodge and annual church service. Four contestants presented impromptu speeches. Ruth Mason presented the rose to Howard Roszell. Miss Jeanette Wilson from Scotland to visit Halton May 31 to June 14. two host families needed. Field Day at Aton High School May 28 with track and baseball events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McGown
Kingx
Earl Burt
Haltonstter Tyle
Junior Farthers
G. Newell
Ruth Mason
Halton
Courity
Mayhinda
Agricultural Oiftica
Milirda
Kathy Williams
Mac Sprowl
Bih Wilson
Kathy Bowman
Karen Campbell
Marlyn Kirkwood
Leisure Lodge
Middlesex County
Guelph
Brookville Hall
Grey County
Essex County Exchange
Wach
Aton High School
Ayy
Jeff Nurse
Scotland
Jeanette Wilson
Howard Roszell
Purebred Holstein cows showcase strong performance records
A five year old cow in W. J. Mahon's Campbellville herd produced 19,929 pounds milk in 305 days with 821 pounds fat and an average butterfat test of 4.12 percent, earning 169 percent milk and 190 percent fat breed-class averages. A four year old in Joseph Schertzl's Norval herd yielded 19,119 pounds milk with 798 pounds fat and 4.17 percent butterfat in 305 days on twice daily milking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Mahon
Campballville
Hilton Carnation Pabst Empress
Joseph Schertzl
Norval
Almamellek Posch Margaret
NDP selects Wellington candidate Lanthier for June vote
Philip Lanthier an assistant professor at the University of Guelph was elected Wednesday night last as the NDP candidate for Wellington in the June 25 federal election. The 29 year old father of three was unopposed and nominated by John Harney former candidate in Wellington South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philp Lanthier
University of Guelph
New Democratic Party
Wellington
Mr. Lanthier
NDP
John Harney
Wellington South
MacDonald to Lead Walk for NDP Campaign Fund
Ted MacDonald announced his entry for the Walk for Winners in Burlington. The 10 mile route runs from the Skyway Bridge to Dundas Driving Park to raise funds for the NDP campaign association. Organizers led by president Bob Rannle set June 15 as the date and invite volunteers to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted MacDonald
NDP
Halton-Wentworth
Burlington
Skyway ‘Bridge
Dundas
NDP Camepaign Association
Bob Rannle
Institute records farm accidents 40 mishaps in Halton
From April 1 1967 to March 31 1968 the Women's Institute of Halton County conducted a farm accident survey. Forty accidents occurred, two fatal, causing 515 days off work, 7050 in medical bills and close to 95000 in property damage. Compared with 1959, conditions improved due to farm safety efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute of
Halton County
W.I
Yellow Rocket Widespread. Spraying Suggestions for Fields
Agricultural note by Henry w Stanley warns Yellow Rocket now prolifically grows in county hay and pastures due to early spring growth. Spray timing is late September or early October for alfalfa with 2,4 D at 20 oz per acre. in grass pasture or patches, 12-16 oz per acre in September or early spring. Mowing or hand pulling in spring, remove pulled plants and recheck in 10 days. Do not discard as feed.
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The
Acton Free Press
Lois McNabb
Hornby Farm
Doug Gardhouse
Strawberry Club
By Stuart Nurse
Bev Corman
Jean Wilson
Doug Stokes
Keith
Ken Austin
Chuck Warner
Pete McCarthy
Free Press
Jr. Farmer
Philip Lanthier
Canada
Ciencal
Staton
Canada Manpower Summer Employment Service
Queen St. East Brampton
Department of Manpower and Immigration
Mac
Henry W Stanley
Agricultural
Guelph Academy of String Art Orchestra
Kelly
Anderson's Book Store
Canada Packer’s
Wieners
Weston’s
Clark’s
Aylmer — Asst
Jars
BACON
Schneider
U.S. No
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