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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 24, 1967
Page
5
The piece explains lawn weed management focusing on 2 4D as the main chemical to suppress weeds while sparing grass. It notes timing in spring or fall, recommends Silvex for chickweed and black medick, and warns drift and crop damage. A cautionary note urges careful application and wind conditions.
A two week period brings white maggots attacking cabbage cauliflower radish and turnip roots. Wilting plants and worm holes signal infestation. Diazinon and related chemicals, safely used as directed, drench each plant with about three quarters of a cup to control the pest now before damage occurs.
Halton Children s Aid Society honored past president Canon C M Mitchell at its May gathering in Burlington, presenting cuff links for outstanding service. Members toured the enlarged Wellington Square Mall office space and viewed the film Children in Jeopardy.
The Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food created a new foods project for 20 000 4-H Homemaking Club members. Titled A World of Food in Canada, it traces Canadian food customs from early settlers to modern times and includes recipes from many cultures. Achievement Day events are set for May 13 in Ballinafad and May 27 in Milton with 82 members answering Twenty Questions and presenting country food exhibits.
The Halton 4H Electric Club held its second regular meeting at Fred Nurse and Long Farm on May 15. Ontario Hydro rep Bill Cooke led a farm wiring tour and explained fuse sizes and load requirements. Members learned about wiring devices, light bulbs, heat lamps, and slow blow fuses., Murray of Ontario Hydro quizzed members on Gems Law. Fred Speers will be guest speaker at the June meeting.
A sharp observation notes that making a large error can attract attention and prompt rapid responses. The piece discusses how visibility, reversal of expectations, and media tension elevate the impact beyond ordinary missteps.
A witty saying claims households often have too much month left after money runs out. The remark frames budget strain as a common monthly hardship facing many families.
Nassagaweya's first Art Crafts and Hobby Show at Brookville Hall drew wide local support on Saturday May 20. Exhibits from Milton Campbellville Moffat Streetsville Haltonville and new fashion displays attracted visitors. highlights included costume jewelry sterling silver textiles paintings and antique items. County Warden Bill Coulter attended with Mrs Coulter as the Nassagaweya Neighbors Association organized the event to celebrate regional craftsmanship.
Halton Junior Farmers host their annual field day at Acton High School on Saturday May 27 starting 9 30 a m The program includes boys 100 yard dash track events in the afternoon Paler mo Acton and Norval Junior Farmer Clubs contest the baseball trophy and the girls softball championship A dance at Brookville Hall nine to twelve to welcome Judy Close visiting farmer from Gloucestershire England supports the event Past and present Junior Farmers and friends invited If you give a woman an inch she thinks she s a ruler
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