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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 17, 1956

Page

22

Elections Held for Halton CCF Officers in Georgetown

At the Halton Riding Association COP annual meeting in Georgetown on Saturday the following were elected: President Joan McIntosh Par Nelson vice-president Fred Jae Georgetown Secretary Graham Porter Georgetown treasurer Marjorie Pinney Burlington polling organizer Fret Hue George TOW provincial council delegate Dave Stubba Georgetown regional representative Stan Allen Georgetown publicity Ed Al Motens Georgetown. A motion was endorsed to submit to the next convention a reformist postal policy statement urging the Minister of Reform to resign if not modernizing the department's policies.

Halton Riding Association COP Georgetown Joan McIntosh Par Nelson Fred Jae Graham Porter Marjorie Pinney Burlington Fret Hue George Tow Dave Stubba Regio Stan Allen Cgeorgetown Ed al Motens

Large Entry in Halton Hog Marketing Contest Draws 106

Ed Davenport notes a large entry in Halton's Grade A hog marketing competition with 106 entries by May 1. Certificates for hogs from 1956 and earlier are being tabulated, and Halton's trophy win has boosted interest in marketing higher quality hogs for U.S. markets.

Halton F H Hatton Ed Davenport Halton Hog Producers’ Association Bilton United States U.S Tong

Why the Farm Bill Veto in US Was President Eisenhower Right

The piece cites Eisenhower’s veto as acting in farmers’ best interests by opposing soil bank production cuts paired with contradictory price supports. Economists cited suggest prices rise only with reduced supply or higher demand, while high supports spur overproduction. Doanes notes turkey and poultry expansion risk. call to grow slowly without a strong retail market.

President Eisenhower Thas Deanest Agricultural Digest Eisenhower National Planning Association Committee On US Agriculture Doanes

Fall Wheat Prospects in Halton Diminished by Wet Fall

Fall wheat stands in Halton show patchy and thin in heavy clay loam, with overall prospects for normal yields looking poor after a very wet fall and cold, wet spring. Despite some excellent stands, conditions have halted expected gains and rivals past 21 years. EAST RIVER NS CP reports.

Halton

Home Economics Career for Girls

Miss Helen Mickercher of the Ontario Extension Branch urges high school graduates to consider a career in home economics. She notes broad work in dietetics, home service departments, and extension roles, with growing demand and favorable salaries for creative individuals who enjoy homemaking and helping others.

Helen McKercher Ontario Department of Agriculture

Quebec City Payroll Surpasses Six Million in Wages

Quebec City payroll, covering about 1,760 municipal employees, paid over 6 million dollars in wages during the year. City personnel manager Paul Simard reported the figures.

Quebec Quebec City Paul_Simard

4 H Maintenance Club Sees Safety Films

The Weat Halton 4 040 Tractor Maintenance Club held its second meeting at Campbellwire Public School last week. President George Hume chaired the session with leaders Brack Harris Buck Galloway and Pield may. Rosa Milne Rosas outlined club objectives and available awards, presenting tractor and petroleum safety files to the 1 member present.

Weat Halton Campbellwire George Hume Art Bennett Brack Harris Buck Galloway Pieldmay Rosas Milne Roxas Serview Rosa

Canada Plans Nation-Wide Census of Agriculture in 1956

The 1956 quinquennial census will survey population and agriculture across Canada, expanding beyond the Prairie Provinces. Agriculture remains the largest primary industry, with data collected to support policy, local planning, and annual estimates, using basic inquiries and standardized schedules from farmers nationwide.

Canada Prairie Provinces

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